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NATIONAL CREATIVE ICE CREAM FLAVORS DAY | JULY 1

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! July 1 marks National Creative Ice Cream Flavors Day as a day to sample or wonder about the odd combinations of ice cream flavors. Skip the traditional chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry ice cream when you celebrate this holiday!


The greatest thing about ice cream flavors is we have so many to choose from. Chocolate, strawberry, vanilla, or cherry to name a few. Did you ever consider a flavor beyond the standard flavors we love? There are around 725 businesses that make ice cream in the U.S. Imagine, trying a different flavor at one of those 725 ice cream shops! The great thing about creative ice cream flavors is if you can imagine it, you can achieve it. 


3 Places for Odd Ice Cream Flavors

  1. Mitchell's Ice Cream in downtown Cleveland is known to mix up some seasonal flavors that, to some might seem funky and to others are well worth the wait. Their salted butter sweet corn layers the flavors on your tongue. It makes you wonder why you ever bothered trying to pick the perfect cob in the first place. And their jalapeno strawberry has just the right combo of heat and sweet.  
  2. Ample Hills Creamery in New York City has two locations plus seasonal kiosks, they are sure to satisfy some flavor-seeking taste buds. Maybe you can try their Rum Raisin or Morning in Paris flavors to start.
  3. From the savory and smokey to the sweet and surprising, LICK Pure Cream in Seattle offers curiosity and thrill-seekers a chance to test those boundaries, too. Flavors like pork-belly pecan can't go wrong, right?


Excessive Heat Warning issued July 1 at 2:​03​PM CDT until July 2 at 7:​00​PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 116 expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening and again Tuesday from 10 AM to 7 PM CDT. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.

N O. Seal

Anyone seeking relief during daytime hours can visit the following locations on Monday, July 1:

  • Main Library, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. (219 Loyola Ave.)
  • Central City Library, 10 a.m. -7 p.m. (2020 Jackson Ave.)
  • Robert E. Smith Library, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. (6301 Canal Blvd.)
  • Mid-City Library, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. (4140 Canal St.)
  • Nix Library, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. (1401 S. Carrollton Ave.)
  • Children’s Resource Center Library, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. (913 Napoleon Ave.)
  • City Dennis Hubbel Library, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. (725 Pelican Ave.)
  • Algiers Regional Library, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. (3014 Holiday Dr.)
  • Norman Mayer Library, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. (3001 Gentilly Blvd.)
  • MLK Jr. Library, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. (1611 Fats Domino Ave.)
  • Louisiana SPCA, 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. (1700 Mardi Gras Blvd.) 
  • Rosenwald Annex, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. (1120 S Broad St.)
  • Annunciation Center, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (800 Race St.)
  • Keller Community Center, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (1814 Magnolia St.) 
  • Hunters Field, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (1659 N. Claiborne St.) 
  • Desire-Florida Multi-Purpose Recreation Center, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (3250 Industry St.) 

Indoor Pools – 2 p.m. – 8 p.m.

  • Treme Pool, 900 N. Villere St.
  • Joe Brown Park Pool, 5620 Read Blvd.
  • Gert Town Pool, 3411 Broadway St.
  • Sanchez Center Pool, 1616 Fats Domino Ave.

Outdoor Pools – 2 p.m. – 8 p.m.

  • Stallings Gentilly Pool, 2700 Lapeyrouse St.
  • Lyons Pool, 624 Louisiana Ave.
  • Stallings St. Claude Pool, 4300 St. Claude Ave.
  • Sampson Pool, 3211 Treasure St.
  • Whitney Young Pool, 6500 Magazine St.
  • St. Bernard Pool, 1500 LaFreniere St.
  • Lyons Pool, 624 Louisiana Ave.

Additional Resources for Unhoused Individuals: 

  • Ozanam Inn Shelter, 2239 Poydras St.
  • New Orleans Mission Shelter, 1130 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd.
  • Low Barrier Shelter, 1530 Gravier St.
  • Salvation Army Shelter, 4526 S. Claiborne Ave.

SAFETY TIPS 

 

These hot temperatures can become life-threatening if the proper precautions are not taken. Residents can visit weatherwise.nola.gov to find localized updates on weather conditions when considering outdoor activities. Residents are advised to take the following precautions to prevent health emergencies due to overexposure to extreme heat:  

  • Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. 
  • When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening hours.
  • Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
  • Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing when possible.
  • To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments.
  • Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9-1-1. 
  • Children and pets should never be left unattended in a vehicle. Even in 70-degree weather, the interior temperature of a vehicle can increase rapidly to over 100 degrees in just 20 minutes. Cracking a window does not help.  
  • Leaving a child or pet unattended in a vehicle often leads to a life-threatening emergency. Anyone who sees a child or animal unattended in a vehicle is urged to call 9-1-1 immediately.  

For more City updates or information about heat-related illnesses and tips on staying cool, visit ready.nola.gov/.


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NOLA GOLD is hosting our first playoff match on July 21 at 5:30 PM.

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St Marys Assumption Church of St Alphonsus Parish New Orleans


Today, St. Alphonsus Parish and the Redemptorist Community welcomed the parishioners of St. Theresa of Avila Catholic Church at the 12pm bilingual Mass. Sadly, St. Theresa’s church will close after 175 years of serving the community on July 1st. There was a procession led by Fr. Lance Campo from St. Theresa to St. Mary’s Assumption Church, worship and music followed by fellowship. May all feel welcomed in God’s house.

Starting on Sunday, July 7 - there will a 12pm Spanish Mass and each Sunday thereafter at St. Mary’s Assumption Church.


Will Cat 3 Hurricane Beryl get stronger?


Hurricane Beryl is becoming better organized as the storm completes the final stages of an eyewall replacement and is poised to strengthen again, the National Hurricane Center in Miami said Monday morning.

The major hurricane broke history over the weekend as the first Category 4 storm to ever form in June. 

The U.S. Air Force Hurricane Hunters will fly into Beryl Monday morning for a new assessment of the intensity and structure of the storm. 




Now a Category 3 hurricane, Beryl's maximum winds were 130 mph at 7 a.m. CST Monday morning and is now moving west-northwest at 20 mph, according to the NHC forecast.

"It should be noted that while Beryl's maximum winds have slightly decreased overnight, the area of stronger winds have grown, so the hazards of the hurricane are likely to affect a larger area," NHC forecaster Eric Blake said. "Beryl has a chance today to re-strengthen now that the eyewall cycle is close to completion and the vertical wind shear remains low."

Beryl barrels toward Windward Islands

Parts of the Windward Islands, which are not used to dealing with major hurricanes like Beryl, should prepare for life-threatening storm surge, hurricane force winds and heavy rain. Hurricane warnings are in effect for much of the islands. 



The highest risk of effects from impact include St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and Grenada, Blake said.


Beryl likely to weaken in Caribbean 

The hurricane will continue to move west-northwest, and eventually begin to move west later in the week due to a strengthening mid-level ridge that will be north of the storm, Blake said Monday morning. 

Beryl is forecast to weaken over the central Caribbean in a few days because of an increase in westerly wind shear. Blake said guidance models are not yet in agreement on how much the shear will affect the storm's strength.



National Hurricane Center

Will Beryl make it into the Gulf of Mexico?

It is too soon to tell if Beryl will make it into the Gulf of Mexico, Blake said Monday morning, but long-range guidance is now more in agreement that a stronger ridge over the Gulf of Mexico keeps Beryl "considerably South" and away from Louisiana and the U.S.



"This is a pretty big change from earlier so I don't want to bite off on that evolution just yet," Blake said, adding that the new NHC forecast did make note of the model consensus for "continuity purposes."


"I'll Be Back" is From Which Movie?

Predator

Commando

The Terminator

Total Recall

Glass Recycling Locations


Don't forget, we now have three recycling locations in the neighborhood. And its not just for glass! You can bring paper, cardboard, aluminum cans, and plastics #1 and #2.


All drop off locations are from 11:00 - 2:30 and a friendly Glass Half Full employee will be ready to assist.


Tuesdays: Jazz Museum (Barracks St. Entrance)

Thursdays: Cabrini Park

Sundays: Hisgtoric New Orleans Collection (616 Toulouse)

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Cool Zoo is closed from 1PM - 2PM.

Beat the Heat

Make a Splash at Cool Zoo!

The wet and wild, kid-friendly fun starts with a 750-foot lazy river and continues with a huge alligator water slide, spider monkey soakers, water-spitting snakes and more splash-worthy activities. Best of all, it’s right beside the animals inside Audubon Zoo.

So, bring your little animals to learn more about ours — and stay cool all summer long.

Cool Zoo

Tickets Now on Sale.

Purchase online today!

Plan Your Summer Adventure

  • Cool Zoo Operational Schedule - Summer 2024
  • Until August 4, 2024 – Open Daily
  • August 10, 2024 – September 1, 2024 – Open Weekends Only (Sat. & Sun.)
  • September 2, 2024 (Labor Day) – Open for Final Day

Tickets are available for Session 1 and Session 2:

Session 1 : 10AM-1PM

Session 2: 2PM-5PM

*Cool Zoo is closed from 1PM - 2PM.

Last Entry to the Zoo is at 4:30PM

Last ticket sold at 4:00PM


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New Orleans, LA 70118

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In Person

Louisiana Residents Discount Month

July 1 – July 31

BUY TICKETS

During the month of July, Louisiana residents get half off Museum general admission tickets with a state-issued photo ID. Beat the summer heat at New Orleans’s #1 attraction, and see what’s new at our world-renowned institution.


After Tony Mandina’s closes, a classic New Orleans Italian restaurant to open in its place

One Gretna classic closes, but an even older restaurant from New Orleans will expand in its place.


Tony Mandina’s on the West Bank served its last chicken parm and lasagna over the weekend, closing Saturday and ending a four-decade run for the family-run restaurant. But very soon the red sauce will be ladled out again here as another famous name for Creole-Italian food takes its place.

The Mid-City restaurant Venezia will open a second location in the former home of Tony Mandina’s, confirmed Venezia proprietor Nicholas Bologna.


The Venezia Restaurant sign on Carrollton Ave. in New Orleans on Friday, March 8, 2019.

Advocate Staff photo by CHRIS GRANGER

He has a 30-year lease on the building at 1915 Pratt St. and plans to open the doors here for a second Venezia in mid July. It will serve the same menu as the Venezia on North Carrollton Avenue, which includes steak and pizza on its long roster of Creole-Italian dishes.

There are no changes planned at the original Mid-City location, said Bologna.

Growing in Gretna

The move comes as Bologna had been looking for a second location to expand capacity for a restaurant that draws regulars from around the region.


“I’m constantly having to turn away parties and rehearsal dinners, and this will give us so much more room,” he said.

The old Tony Mandina’s is roughly twice the size of the original Venezia, with a main dining room, bar, private dining room and a banquet space for about 100 people. 

Bologna said he plans to retain Tony Mandina’s staff for this new Venezia. Getting them back to work is one reason he wants to open swiftly. Keeping the same staff will also contribute to what in some ways will be a restaurant of blended traditions.

“It’s two long-established Italian restaurants coming together,” Bologna said. “It’s going to be Venezia, but people used to going to Tony Mandina’s will see a lot of the same faces with a lot more to offer on the menu.”

Tony Mandina’s has no connection to the much-older Mandina’s Restaurant on Canal Street, located a few blocks from Venezia. The West Bank restaurant was opened by Grace and Tony Mandina 1982, and was more recently run by their daughter Kolette Mandina-Ditta.A

The restaurant was prized for its old-school flavors and hospitality, with a menu that ran through stuffed artichokes and turtle soup, specialties rarely seen outside home cooking (like braciolone) and house specials named for family members, like chicken Lindsey Grace (paneed chicken over pasta Alfredo).

It was a destination for celebrations and gatherings, and in this way served as an adjunct to home for many of its regulars.

In June, the Tony Mandina’s family announced they would close the restaurant, while continuing to develop their retail line, which includes the restaurant's red gravy and "Tony Mandina's Kitchen," the cookbook written by Mandina-Ditta and Poppy Tooker.


Venezia roots

Venezia got its start in Mid-City in 1957 at a time when many from the city’s Italian community were moving from the French Quarter (once a bastion of Italian immigrants) to other neighborhoods. It was the restaurant that introduced many in New Orleans to pizza back in the 1950s. It was also known for the stories that swirled around it in the early days.

Venezia was original operated by Anthony Carollo, the son of notorious mob boss Sylvestro “Silver Dollar Sam” Carollo, who would ultimately be better known for his own role in organized crime than as a restaurateur. The Bologna family bought the business in 1987, and has run it since.


For dessert?

The original Venezia is a block from Angelo Brocato Ice Cream, the Sicilian dessert emporium, and the two Italian spots have an entwined relationship. Many customers make the short walk from Venezia’s dining room to the gelato counter at Angelo Brocato into a two-part meal outing.




NEW ORLEANS — The City of New Orleans Department of Safety & Permits’ Healthy Homes Administration today announced their next series of Landlord Information Sessions. After the success of the first session, held on May 30 at Gernon Brown Recreation Center, and due to overwhelming interest from residents, the Healthy Homes Administration has now planned an additional seven meetings.  

 

Aimed at providing information for rental property owners across the city, each Landlord Information Session will offer landlords an opportunity to learn the requirements of the Healthy Homes Ordinance, as well as how to register rental property with the City of New Orleans.  

 

The registry process for Healthy Homes is being implemented in a phased approach, based on the total number of units on each parcel. The next round is for parcels with 4 – 49 dwelling units. Registration for these owners must be completed between July 1 to August 15, 2024. Owners of parcels with 4 – 49 dwelling units are encouraged to attend one of these sessions to receive more information on the process.  

 

There will be at least one meeting in each City Council District, including two in Districts C and E. The dates and locations are as follows: 




  • Monday, July 1 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Robert E. Smith Library (6301 Canal Blvd.) 
  • Tuesday, July 2 from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at East New Orleans Regional Library (5641 Read Blvd.) 

Attendees must register here before attendinsession. More information about the Healthy Homes Administration can be found online at nola.gov/next/healthy-homes.

Summer Sunset Sampler $19.14

A Taste of Napoleon House Favorites for a Historic Price!

AVAILABLE 3-6 PM / JULY 1 - SEPTEMBER 1

FIRST - Small Lemon-Parmesan Salad 

SECOND - A Quarter of our World Famous Warm Muffuletta with side of Jambalaya

THIRD - Classic Bread Pudding with whiskey sauce

500 Chartres Street, French Quarter NOLA / www.napoleonhouse.com


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MONDAY JULY 1 OPEN AT 5:00 PM


THE RUG CUTTERS5:30PM-8:30PM

ED WILLS BLUES 4 $ALE9:00PM-12:00AM

Celebrate Inaugural National Pimm's Cup Day with us!

Purchase our Pimm's Flight and receive a FREE Sample of our NEW Frozen Pimm's Cup! [available July 1 only]

500 Chartres Street, French Quarter NOLA / www.napoleonhouse.com


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Preservation Hall's Summer Residency at the Toulouse Theatre

~ 615 Toulouse Street in the historic Toulouse Theatre

~ Nightly performances

~Preseravation Hall is undergoing infrastructure upgrades to “ensure they are still around for years to come.”

~ concert times shift to:

Monday - Sunday, 5pm and 7:30pm

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Music Calendar


MonJul01

6pm

Secret Six Jazz Band

No Cover


MonJul01

9:00pm-1:00am

The Jump Hounds


TueJul02

6pm

Paradise Jazz Band

No Cover


TueJul02

9:00pm-1:00am

Kid Chocolate + the Free P.O.C


What is the highest-grossing movie worldwide?


$2.1 billion

$3.0 billion

$2.8 billion

$2.4 billion


As of March 2024, "Avatar" (2009) was the most commercially successful movie of all time, grossing about 2.92 billion U.S. dollars at box offices across the globe. "Avengers: Endgame" (2019) and "Avatar: The Way of Water " (2022) followed, with revenues of around 2.8 billion and 2.32 billion dollars, respectively

"I'll Be Back" is From Which Movie?

Predator

Commando

The Terminator

Total Recall



The correct answer is 'The Terminator'. Arnold Schwarzenegger made this line famous.

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 NOLA Jitterbugs

Contemporary Arts Center, New Orleans

Tickets

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Public 

 

Join the award-winning (1st place, baby!) NOLA Jitterbugs for a 6-week series with live music in the last class!

Our live music classes with local musicians and culture bearers, as well as our overall emphasis on music appreciation is what makes our lessons stand out among the rest!

Starts at The Contemporary Arts Center!

6-7pm Intro to Swing

For total beginners to swing dancing or dancing of any kind. Also for those looking to refresh their basics and learn some ragtime dances. We use these pre-swing era dances to teach beginners how to step on rhythm, step on rhythm while connected to another person, how to connect in order to lead or follow, you'll learn to syncopate your footwork, and then we'll slowly start to let go of one hand and create the beginnings of what will eventually be a bad-ass swing out.

7:30-8:30 Lindy Hop Vocab - Intermediate Level

This class is gonna give you some must know moves, some technique, some philosophy, and of course, we'll continue to clarify and polish up your swing outs.

No partner required to take either of these classes. Come alone or with friends!

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New Orleans, LA 70116

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In Person Classes in New Orleans

Mondays, 7:30-8:30pm

"Shimmer" Bellydance Basics

For all levels. Ongoing

$60 per month or $18 drop in.

10 classes, used within 10 wk., $120

At: "The Movement Collective"

3921 St. Claude Ave, (Bywater)

New Orleans

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Movement Collective - New Orleans

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Mondays, 7:30-8:30pm

Come and dance...

Bring veils, zils, and your hips to do lots of shimmies.

$18 per class, $60 per month

10 classes for $120

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SNUG HARBOR


UPCOMING EVENTS

Now 7 Nights per Week Again!

NEW SHOW TIMES:

Shows at 7:30pm & 9:30pm Nightly

APPEARING:




CHARMAINE NEVILLE BAND

Mon Jul 1 @ 7:30 pm



CHARMAINE NEVILLE BAND

Mon Jul 1 @ 9:30 pm


KYLE ROUSSEL SOLO

Tue Jul 2 @ 7:30 pm

KYLE ROUSSEL SOLO

Tue Jul 2 @ 9:30 pm




LOCATION:

SNUG HARBOR JAZZ BISTRO

626 Frenchmen St. 

New Orleans, LA 70116

504-949-0696

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ADMISSION:

GENERAL SEATING

$20.00 - $40.00

SNUG HARBOR JAZZ BISTRO

626 Frenchmen St. 

New Orleans, LA 70116

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Comedy House New Orleans


The most unique comedy show in New Orleans is The Open Mic From Hell, hosted by Chris Trew (as seen on MTV, Comedy Central, America's Got Talent)

CHNO ( Comedy house New Orleans)

609-610 Fulton St

New Orleans, LA 70130


Mon, July 1

8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

(Entry at 7:30 pm)

The Open Mic From Hell is the most unique night of comedy in New Orleans.

 

Everything about the show is chaotic and unpredictable in the most beautifully hilarious way. 

 

The list of performers? A total mystery. 

 

The jokes they’ll tell? Nobody knows, not even them. 

 

How does it work? Comedians sign-up on the list an hour before showtime. At least 13 names get pulled out of the bucket. 

 

When a name gets pulled they come on stage and make a choice - do they do an entirely new set based on words from the audience, or a special challenge set. 

 

Past challenges have had comics doing their set outside on the street, with noise canceling headphones on, and with a designated heckler in the crowd. We are always adding new, improved, and ridiculous challenges to the show. 

Hot 8 Brass Band

Takin' It to the Streets

Weekly Brass Band events:

Mondays - Big 6 Brass Band at Da Jump Off Lounge (1901 N. Claiborne Ave.) - 9pm

Tuesdays - TBC Brass Band at Maple Leaf Bar (8316 Oak St.) - 9pm

Tuesdays - Sporty's Brass Band at Hi Ho Lounge (2239 St. Claude Ave) - 9pm

Tuesdays - Brass Band at Rabbit Hole (1228 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd.) - 10pm

Wednesdays - New Breed Brass Band at Blue Nile (532 Frenchmen St.) - 9:30pm

Thursdays - Brass-A-Holics at Jazz Playhouse (300 Bourbon St.) - 7:30pm

Thursdays - Where Y'At Brass Band at Blue Nile (532 Frenchmen St.) - 9pm

Fridays - Sporty's Brass Band at Brass Hall (1104 Decatur St.) - 9pm

Fridays - Trumpet Slim & Brass Flavor at Blue Nile Balcony Room (532 Frenchmen St.) - 10pm

Saturdays - Marigny Street Brass Band at Blue Nile Balcony Room (532 Frenchmen St.) - 10pm

Saturdays - City of Trees Brass Band at Maison (508 Frenchmen St.) - 10pm

Sundays - Brass Band Sundays at Treme Hideaway (1234 N. Claiborne) - 10pm

Sundays - Street Legends Brass Band at Blue Nile (532 Frenchmen St.) - 10:30pm

Sundays - Hot 8 Brass Band at the Howlin' Wolf (907 S. Peters St) - 10:30pm


NATIONAL GINGERSNAP DAY

Mmmmmm, hungry? National Gingersnap Day on July 1 is a day for celebrating a sweet and savory cookie treat containing molasses, cloves, ginger, cinnamon, and brown sugar. The combination of sweet and spicy has long been enjoyed for generations and we're going to show you why you should celebrate National Gingersnap Day today!


Gingersnaps have a vague, but interesting history. Written records indicate the gingersnap was invented by German monks around 1296, using the word "snappen" as the description of the delicious treat. Interestingly, there doesn't seem to be very much "gingersnap" history available again until the early 1800s, where records indicate Dutch colonists were making them regularly. 

Today, around the world, gingersnaps are made in difference sizes and shapes. Scandinavians tend to make gingersnaps more like a wafer, while Americans make their gingersnaps more like a standard cookie. Despite the different appearance gingersnaps have, every recipe contains the same ingredients--cinnamon, molasses, and clove. 


Health Benefits of Gingersnaps

Gingersnap's are a healthy version to a cookie because of the ingredients they contain. Ginger, cinnamon, and clove all are considered anti-inflammatory spices. In addition, these ingredients are also known to fight heart disease. Separately, gingersnap spices each provide more specific benefits:

  1. Cinnamon - Lowers glucose levels in the body to help fight diabetes.
  2. Ginger - Aids in treating digestion.
  3. Cloves - Helps treat oral diseases and headaches.



On Deck for July 1, 2024


National Days

NATIONAL CREATIVE ICE CREAM FLAVORS DAY

NATIONAL GINGERSNAP DAY

NATIONAL POSTAL WORKER DAY

NATIONAL U.S. POSTAGE STAMP DAY




On Deck for July 2, 2024


National Days

NATIONAL ANISETTE DAY

NATIONAL WILDLAND FIREFIGHTER DAY


The Rise and Fall of Latin: How a Dead Language Still Lives in Modern Times

The Ancient Beginnings of Latin

The story of Latin begins in the 8th century BC, in a region known as Latium, which encompassed Rome and its surrounding areas in present-day Italy. Latin was the vernacular of these lands, spoken by shepherds, farmers, traders, and eventually, the grand orators and philosophers of Rome. As the Roman Republic and later the Roman Empire expanded, Latin spread with it, becoming the lingua franca of an empire that at its height spanned three continents.

The Golden and Silver Ages of Latin Literature

Latin literature thrived, especially during the Golden Age (80 BC – AD 14) and the Silver Age (AD 14 – 200). The Golden Age saw the works of great authors like Virgil, Horace, and Ovid, whose epic poems and lyrical verses are still studied today. The Silver Age was marked by the philosophical musings of Seneca and the satirical wit of Juvenal. These works, written in a language that was both elegant and complex, helped establish Latin as a language of intellectualism and refinement.

Latin as the Language of the Church and Scholarship

With the fall of the Western Roman Empire in the 5th century, Latin could have met its end. However, it found a new lease on life as the language of the Roman Catholic Church. Church proceedings, theological texts, and the Bible were all in Latin, thus preserving and promoting the language.

In the Middle Ages, Latin also became the language of scholarship. From Copernicus' astronomical theories to Newton's laws of physics, the major scientific works of the period were written in Latin. Similarly, Latin was the language of law, with legal codes and proceedings conducted in it. This use of Latin in various academic and professional fields reinforced its status as a language of learning, authority, and power.

The Decline of Latin

The decline of Latin began in the 17th century with the rise of vernacular languages. As more people became literate, there was a growing demand for books in the languages that they spoke and understood. At the same time, the scientific revolution and the Enlightenment promoted the idea that knowledge should be accessible to all, not just the educated elite. As a result, scholars began to write in their native tongues, leading to the gradual decline of Latin as a language of scholarship.

Latin Today: A Living Dead Language

Today, Latin is considered a 'dead' language, as it has no native speakers. However, it's far from being extinct. Latin lives on in the Roman Catholic Church, where it's still the official language. Latin Masses are held, and important documents are written in Latin.

Latin also survives in academia, particularly in the fields of theology, philosophy, and classical studies. It's also used in law, medicine, and science, with many terms and phrases still in Latin.

Moreover, Latin has had a profound influence on the Romance languages – Italian, Spanish, French, Portuguese, and Romanian – all of which evolved from Latin. Even English, a Germanic language, has been heavily influenced by Latin, with about 60% of its vocabulary derived from Latin, either directly or through French.

Finally, the study of Latin continues to be valued for its cognitive benefits. Learning Latin can enhance vocabulary, improve understanding of grammar, and promote critical thinking skills.

In Conclusion: The Persistent Legacy of Latin

Latin's journey from the speech of Roman farmers to the language of an empire, from the voice of the Church and academia to a 'dead' language that continues to live, is a testament to its enduring influence. Latin may no longer be spoken conversationally, but its legacy persists in our languages, our institutions, and our culture. It's a language that links us to our past, and in a way, continues to shape our present. In this sense, Latin is not dead; it's immortal.



 

July 1st Celebrated History

 

1867

New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Quebec and Ontario became the Dominion of Canada.

 

1903

France hosts the first Tour de France bicycle race.

 

1913

The Lincoln Highway Association forms. An idea of Carl Fisher, the organization promoted a coast-to-coast road sponsored and supported by corporate donations.

 

1968

The United States institutes the ZIP Code.

 

July 1st Celebrated Birthdays

 

Elizabeth Davey Lochrie - 1890

Known as the “Daughter of Montana” and adopted by the Blackfoot Nation, Elizabeth Davey https://lochrie.doanehoag.com/index.htmLochrie traveled rural Montana painting evocative portraits of the Native Americans who lived there. Her breathtaking murals captured the beauty and ruggedness of Montana frontier life.

 

Olivia de Havilland - 1916

The British-American actress is best known for her role as Melanie Hamilton in Gone with the Wind.

 

Nell Jackson - 1929

The Olympic sprinter was a pioneer in women's track & field. She competed in the 1948 Olympics but her greater contribution to the sport was being selected as the first African American head coach for the women's U.S. Olympic team in 1956. In 1972, Jackson was selected again to lead the team.

 

Dan Aykroyd - 1952

The Canadian-American actor gained popularity during the 1970s as a cast member with Saturday Night Live. As a versatile actor, Aykroyd's performances bring to life unique characters. Watch him in The Coneheads, The Blues Brothers, My Girl, Ghost Busters and Grosse Pointe Blanke, just to name a few.

 

Diana, Princess of Wales - 1961

In 1981, Lady Diana Spencer married The Prince of Wales. Together they had two sons, Prince William and Prince Henry. She died tragically in a car crash in 1997.


Time Capsule USA

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Being 50

The best ever early wind and solar clothes dryer.....


Growing up in Louisiana

John V Ulakovic 

How many folks in Louisiana recognize this guy?



New Orleans' Classic Memories: 1718 -1964

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Dealer Watch, complete with Wall Ad: Remember Paretti Pontiac? Well, to beat inflation, I'd say the "Brains for $.25 cents" is a consumer's bargain during inflation!!!  ...


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Louisiana State Archives

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The #LouisianaStateArchives is excited to announce our highly anticipated new exhibition, “America’s Last Fair: The 1984 Louisiana World Exposition”, opening Monday, March 4, and on display through Friday, December 13, 2024.

The exhibition showcases the creative engineering and artistic talent of countless Louisianans who entertained visitors from May 12-November 12, 1984. We look forward to sharing memories from the ‘84 Expo with you, so mark your calendars for a date with the Archives! #americaslastfair #worldsfairs #neworleanshistory #seymoredfair


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Monet New Orleans Location

Scottish Rite Temple

619 Carondelet St # 621, New Orleans, LA, United States. 70130



⭐ Monet: The Immersive Experience is a 360º digital art exhibition that invites you to step into the world of the French painter Claude Monet, one of the greatest artistic geniuses of the nineteenth century.


🚨 We’re open! Get your tickets now! 🚨


🎁 Treat your friends and family to a gift card, click here 🎁


Tickets for Monet: The Immersive Experience in New Orleans

🎫 Standard Admission - includes entry to the experience

  • Adult (13+)
  • Child (4-12)
  • Senior (65+), Student (13-26), or Military - valid ID required
  • Family Bundle (min. 4 tickets, of which max. 2 adults)
  • Group Bundle (min. 8 tickets)


🎫 VIP Admission - includes entry to the experience plus entry to the VR experience* with skip-the-line + a poster

  • VIP Adult (13+)
  • VIP Child (4-12)


*For Standard Admission only ticket holders, entry to the VR experience can be purchased separately on-site


Add-ons:

↪️ Make Your Tickets Flex - upgrade to Flex and go to the experience at any time on your selected date (add one Flex ticket per guest)

🛍️ Add-on Merchandise Bundle - includes Monet playing cards, pencil case tin, and a keychain

📷 Add-on Photo Opportunity - includes a photo in our green screen where you will be able to choose between several Monet-themed backgrounds


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Uptown, Tuesday MarketNext Market: July 2, 2024

8 AM - 12 PM

Uptown Square

200 Broadway Street at the River


Directions and Parking Tips

The Tuesday Market is located Uptown near the Mississippi River levee at Tulane University Square (originally known Uptown Square). Find us in the northeast corner of the parking lot between Leake Avenue and Broadway Street. There's plenty of free onsite parking.

RTA Lines 57, 31, and 32 pass right by market! Click here to view route 57 or click here for route 31/32.

From I-10

From I-10/Pontchartrain Expressway, take the South Carrollton exit. If you're coming from Metairie, the ramp will merge with South Carrollton heading toward the Mississippi River; if driving from Downtown or New Orleans East, turn left at the first traffic signal (Palmetto Street) then right at South Carrollton. Go 2.2 miles to the end of South Carrollton and turn left on Leake Avenue. With the levee on your right, continue 0.8 miles; the Market will be in the parking lot to your left, just before Leake meets Broadway.

No Cash? No Problem!

All of our vendors accept cash and tokens. Swipe for tokens on-site at the orange Welcome Tent with debit, credit, or EBT SNAP.

Shop with SNAP!

Market Umbrella implements fresh food incentive programs such as Market Match, which doubles SNAP dollars spent at market for the purchase of fresh fruits and vegetables. Starting January 1st, 2023, market match will be unlimited, allowing us to match each EBT dollar being swiped for on-site at the orange Welcome Tent.

Between June and the end of November, certified market vendors accept Farmers Market Nutrition Program vouchers for both seniors and WIC participants. Market Umbrella is able to double FMNP benefits with tokens on-site at the Welcome Tent.

UPTOWN Vendors Scheduled for

Tuesday

Amanda's Fruit Specialties

Applied Arts Coffee

Buttery Spell

Casa Borrega

Costantini Pasta

Cherry Creek Orchards

Fekete Family Farm

Gingerbooch

Honest Foods Company

Indian Springs Farmers Association

Isabel's Tamales and Produce

Johndales Farm

J&D Blueberry Farm

Know Dat Grow Dat

La Vie En Rose

Leo's Bread

Mizell's Farm

Monica's Okra World

Mycelium Express

NOLA Botanical Tea

Pete & Clara's Seafood

Poché Family Farm

Sassy Cajun Spices

Slicey McSlicer

VEGGI Farmers Cooperative


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Inside Jokes: Special Event Featuring Comedian Modi

Join My Jewish Learning for an exclusive online event with popular Jewish comedian Modi for a one-of-a-kind conversation on July 2 at 6:00 pm ET as free introduction to our class, Inside Jokes: Explore the Essence of Jewish Humor. 

 

Modi, who is known internationally for his stand-up and is featured in our unique class, will talk about the past, present and future of Jewish comedy with New York Jewish Week editor at large Andrew Silow-Carroll. 

 

When you register, we'll send you a Zoom link to attend, as well as info and a link to register for the full course. We hope you'll join us to learn and laugh!


I’m having a great time with my summer concert series at the Deutches Haus, on the first Tuesday and the third Wednesday of July and August. Some of my musical friends will be joining me, and are listed below. There’s free safe parking, great beer, excellent food, free music in a listening room (tips are welcome), and a strong AC. Here’s the line up:

TUESDAY 7/2, 7 to 9

DEUTSCHES HAUS, 1700 MOSS

John Rankin (solo)

Expect a wide range of styles, from Bach to Blues and more. Pure John Rankin, but I welcome requests.

WEDNESDAY 7/17, 7 to 9

DEUTSCHES HAUS, 1700 MOSS

John Rankin and Paul Sanchez.

The master storyteller/songwriter and my good friend joins me for an evening of tales and tunes.

TUESDAY 8/6, 7 to 9

DEUTSCHES HAUS, 1700 MOSS

John Rankin and Clarence Johnson III.

CJ plays the sax like most people talk, effortlessly and always listening. Always. A local treasure!

WEDNESDAY 8/21, 7 to 9

DEUTSCHES HAUS, 1700 MOSS

The New Orleans Guitar Masters with John Rankin, Cranston Clements, and Jimmy Robinson.

This might be a little loud, but this unique and dynamic guitar trio rated a review in Rolling Stone as one of the Best of Fest.




Charlie's Steak House

Location

4510 Dryades St

New Orleans, LA

70115


KERMITS TREME MOTHER IN LAW LOUNGE!!!!!!

 

Call more information text 504-435-8763 ”

  • 1500 N Claiborne Ave, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana
  • (504) 814-1819


Trumpeter Kermit Ruffins announced he was cutting back the hours at his music club and barroom at 1500 North Claiborne Avenue.


Kermit's Treme Mother-in-Law Lounge will, until further notice, only be open to the public two days a week.


The Mother-in-Law Lounge will open Tuesdays at 4 p.m. ahead of trumpeter Irvin Mayfield's weekly performance from 6 to 8:30 p.m. The club will then go dark until Saturdays, when doors open at 6 from Ruffins' weekly gig from 8 to 10 p.m.

Otherwise, the Mother-in-Law Lounge will only be active for private events. 


400 Esplanade Ave., New Orleans, LA 70116
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7 PM

Latin Night at Rock n Bowl

Mid-City Lanes Rock n Bowl


3000 S. CARROLTON AVE

New Orleans, LA 70118


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Public 

Latin Night returns on this night! Dance class starts at 7pm with Bianca San Martin and then social dancing begins at 8pm with DJ Maynor playing the best Latin music to dance to. $5 cover

TUESDAYS JUST GOT BETTER!

Nurses & First Responders, get 50% OFF your meal!

Dine in, show ID, save big!


  • 6711 Airline Dr, Metairie, LA, United States, Louisiana

(504) 733-2248

NEW ORLEANS – City Park is celebrating Independence Day with a BANG!

Happy 3rd of July, one of the region’s hottest events, returns to the Goldring/Woldenberg Great Lawn on Wednesday, July 3. The festivities begin at 7:15 pm with the national anthem, followed by a patriotic program featuring the Marine Forces Reserve Band. The evening culminates with fabulous fireworks atop the Peristyle at 9 pm.

“New Orleans loves to gather and celebrate, and Happy 3rd of July provides a wonderful opportunity to do both,” said City Park Conservancy President and CEO Cara Lambright. “City Park is proud to host this annual event, and we’re incredibly honored so many choose to spend their holiday with us at our greenspace.”

Guests are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs, and arrive early, to enjoy this free community event. Beer, hamburgers, hot dogs, soft drinks, water and wine will be available on site for purchase – Bonafried and La Cocinita food trucks will also be on hand. Friends of City Park Members enjoy exclusive access to City Putt restrooms for the number of individuals in membership level – proof of active membership required.

City Park Conservancy will once again offer sponsorship opportunities for groups and organizations. Packages include a 60’ x 28’ section of the Great Lawn’s VIP area (up to four people), complimentary beer and wine, food vouchers, indoor restroom access and more. To reserve your spot, email development@nocp.org.

For more event information, visit NewOrleansCityPark.org.

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Happy 3rd of July

Wednesday, July 3 | 6-9:15 pm

Where: New Orleans City Park Goldring/Woldenberg Great Lawn

Admission: Free


Middendorf's Seafood Restaurant

 

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Middendorf’s Seafood Restaurant turns 90 on July 4th. That’s right… 90 years of Middendorf’s and Thin Fried Catfish. We're ready to celebrate at both locations, Middendorf’s Manchac and Middendorf’s Slidell. There is something planned every day we're open the week of July 4th.

“90 years is really something, and we want to thank our guests for supporting us all of these years,” said Middendorf’s Owner Karen Pfeifer. “We put our heads together and came up with some really fun ideas for our birthday week including Spin & Win, Everyone Gets Cake, and a Stuffed Animal Giveaway. We love our Dorfers and are incredibly grateful for their support. We cannot do it without them.”

Middendorf’s started out as a small roadside diner back in 1934 in the middle of the Manchac, Louisiana Swamp. The first owners were Louis and Josie Middendorf. It was Mama Josie who created the delicious Thin Fried Catfish recipe that keeps hungry patrons coming back time and time again. We are proud to still be using her recipe today.

Since 1934, Middendorf’s has been locally owned and operated. Horst & Karen Pfeifer took the reins in 2007.

“We’ve had the restaurant now for 17 years, and it’s been both amazing and challenging,” shared Middendorf’s Owner Horst Pfeifer. “It’s hard work having the two locations, keeping them staffed and up to my standards. We’re also in Hurricane Season again, so there’s always a lot of planning and preparation involved. It’s all worth it for Middendorf’s. I love this restaurant and what it means to Louisiana.”

The 2024 Hurricane Season is the 90th one for Middendorf’s. Isn’t that something? See how Horst protects the restaurant in the latest episode of “Hangin’ with Horst” on Middendorf’s YouTube channel.... https://youtu.be/mWGO8-IlwFA?si=1hH5Anhro6vtCHp6

And, a final thought from Horst… “Whatever the future brings, running Middendorf’s is a true labor of love. We’ll keep doing the work to keep this Louisiana icon, the Home of the World Famous Original Thin Fried Catfish, going strong. And hopefully, we’ll be talking about this all again at 100 years.”

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90TH CELEBRATION EVENTS

WEDNESDAY, JULY 3, 2024

MANCHAC & SLIDELL

SPIN & WIN 10:30am-9:00pm: After dining with us or picking up to-go, show us your 7/3/24 receipt for a chance to WIN awesome prizes. (1 play per receipt)

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THURSDAY, JULY 4, 2024

MANCHAC & SLIDELL

EVERYONE GETS CAKE 10:30am-9:00pm: Happy Birthday to us! We're officially 90 years young today. Dine-in and to-go guests will receive a FREE piece of delicious Birthday Cake to celebrate. (1 piece per entree purchase)

LIVE MUSIC 3:00pm-6:00pm

* CHRIS BROUSSARD on The Deck in Manchac

* CHRISTIAN SERPAS & GHOST TOWN on The Porch in Slidell

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FRIDAY, JULY 5, 2024

MANCHAC & SLIDELL

STUFFED ANIMAL GIVEAWAY 10:30am-9:00pm (while supplies last): The first 200 kids who dine-in at each location will receive a FREE Limited Edition Stuffed Animal. We have special 90th Anniversary Star Spangled Bears and Brave & Bold Bald Eagles.

FACE PAINTING 2:00pm-5:00pm: Stand out from the crowd with FREE and awesome Face Painting.

LIVE MUSIC

* 3:00pm-6:00pm Manchac, CALL TIME on The Deck

* 4:00pm-8:00pm Slidell, PAT CATANIA on The Porch

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SATURDAY, JULY 6, 2024

MANCHAC & SLIDELL

GATORS 12:00pm-3:00pm: Get up close and personal with real, live alligators and learn a thing or two. It's a memorable and FREE experience for kids of all ages. Photo-op alert!

UNICORNS 10:30am-7:00pm: We've got a giant, inflatable unicorn that shoots water (pause for gasp LOL). So, come on over, get wet-n-wild outside in our super fun Sand Play Area. Don't forget to bring a towel!

LIVE MUSIC 3:00pm-6:00pm

* BRENT GENTRY on The Deck in Manchac

* CHRISTIAN SERPAS & GHOST TOWN on The Porch in Slidell

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SUNDAY, JULY 7, 2024

MANCHAC & SLIDELL

LIVE MUSIC 3:00pm-6:00pm

* DRAMA KINGS on The Deck in Manchac

* PRESS PLAY on The Porch in Slidell


New Orleans Museum of Art, One Collins Diboll Circle, City Park,
New Orleans, LA 70179

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*Wednesdays are free for all Louisiana residents, courtesy of The Helis Foundation

MUSEUM

10 am–5 pm, Tuesday–Sunday*



BESTHOFF SCULPTURE GARDEN

10 am–6 pm, Seven Days a Week

CAFE NOMA

10 am–4 pm, Tuesday–Sunday, and Private Events

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1 PM – 5 PM

German Coast

Farmers Market-

Westbank Bridge Park

13825 River Rd, Luling, LA 70070-6219, United States

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2 PM – 7 PM

Lafreniere Park Farmers Arts Market

3000 Downs Blvd,

Metairie, LA 70003-3957,

United States


 The Basin Lakeview

152 W Harrison Ave, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana 70124

Duration: 5 hr 45 min

Public 


Join us for the best steaks in town! Our cast iron seared 8oz filet includes a garden salad and your choice of:

Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Scalloped Potatoes

Creamed Spinach

Green Beans with Bacon

French Bread Medallions

Upgrade to the Caribbean Surf n Turf: a lobster tail and 8oz filet combo with salad, garlic mashed potatoes, and creamy spinach.

Enjoy half off wine bottles every Wednesday from 6pm to midnight!

Dine-in only



Jul 2024

Wed, Jul 3

6:00 PM - 11:45 PM


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6:00 PM - 11:45 PM

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Did you know...

 

Every Wednesday, we have "SENIOR CITIZENS DAY" for our 65+ year-old shoppers!


And we just increased that special weekly discount from 5% to 10% off your total grocery bill. Some restrictions do apply - such as this discount can not be combined with other discounts and it excludes the purchase of alcohol, tobacco and gift cards.


Today and every Wednesday shop at Langenstein's to get that extra discount for our seniors.


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July 4th Celebration

with the New Orleans Concert Band

/// July 4 @ 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm

Join the New Orleans Concert Band and members of the American Legion Band (Post 350) for their annual Independence Day celebration at Ogden Museum of Southern Art, featuring patriotic favorites, a salute to our armed forces and a few surprises.

Admission is free, but pre-registration is requested.

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Feed the Multitudes is a GIANT free food festival held annually by Victory Church on the 4th of July from 10 am - 3 pm in Metairie next to the Saints Training Camp!

 

The event is providing: Jambalaya, BBQ Chicken, Red Beans + Rice, Snowballs, Watermelon, Desserts, Grocery Giveaways, Haircuts, Free Shoes, Gift Card Giveaway, and Live Music.

 

Everything is FREE!!!!


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  • 609 Fulton St, New Orleans, LA 70130-1612, United States, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana
  • (504) 444-9553

Thu, July 4

9:00 pm - 10:15 pm

(Entry at 8:00 pm

FREE Admission to the Ogden Museum of Art for La. Residents

10:00 am

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Ogden Museum of

Southern Art

925 Camp St.

New Orleans LA 70130


If you are a Louisiana resident you can enjoy the Ogden Museum of Southern Art for free on Thursdays thanks to the Helis Foundation. Great museum with the largest and most comprehensive assemblage of Southern art in the world, establishing the Ogden Museum as the preeminent resource on art and culture of the South.

. Purchase tickets in advance. 

Who

All ages

Cost

Free for La. Residents

How

RESERVE TIMED

TICKETS HERE

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Riverwalk Outlets

July 4th will be a jam-packed day at #RiverwalkOutlets! We’re hosting the New Orleans Music and Culture Experience on Spanish Plaza from 2-9 p.m. Bring your lawn chairs and umbrellas to enjoy this free event featuring performances from James Andrews & the Crescent City All-Stars and other local musicians! Grab a bite and stay cool with food and beverage vendors from around New Orleans. This event is in partnership with the James Andrews Foundation and benefits the New Orleans Musicians Burial Fund. When the concert’s over, watch the beautiful fireworks display at 9 p.m.! Trust us — you won’t want to miss it!

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Swirl Wine Bar & Market

3143 Ponce de Leon Street

New Orleans, LA 7

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TODAY AT 11 PM – 2 AM

Kermit Ruffins & The BBQ Swingers

Blue Nile

Dominic Massa

 

We're happy to bring a piece of the past back to WYES . GREAT CHEFS OF NEW ORLEANS, the vintage TV series that began WYES’ legacy of award-winning nationally broadcast cooking shows, returns to the station – 40 years after its debut. Tune in Saturdays at 1pm. The original 26 episodes of GREAT CHEFS OF NEW ORLEANS will air on WYES, followed by other episodes of the multi-part series every Saturday.

Thanks to executive producer John Shoup for sharing the series (produced and directed by the late John Beyer) with us. It begins Saturday in the kitchen of the legendary Chef Warren Leruth, and you'll see many other local icons below in the weeks to come. For all the episodes, the distinctive voices of Mary Lou Conroy and Andres Calandria narrate, with original music from the Charlie Byrd Trio, the Dukes of Dixieland and Banu Gibson. LeRuth’s Gourmet Foods Andreas Preuss Marc Preuss Frank G Wong

THE DOOKY CHASE KITCHEN: LEAH’S LEGACY cooking series celebrates Leah Chase, the “Queen of Creole Cuisine.”

The 26-part cooking series, produced by WYES-TV in New Orleans, was shot on location at Dooky Chase’s Restaurant with dishes prepared by younger generations of the Chase family who have led the restaurant since Leah’s death in 2019.

Viewers will meet Leah’s grandson, Edgar “Dook” Chase IV, who now oversees the restaurant’s kitchen; her niece Cleo Robinson, who joined Leah in the kitchen in 1980; and the restaurant’s newest chef, Leah’s great-granddaughter Zoe Chase. Paired with some of the menus are specialty cocktails crafted by Leah’s granddaughter Eve Marie Haydel, the restaurant’s beverage manager who has updated drink recipes from the restaurant’s earlier days. Granddaughter Chase Kamata narrates. Each 30-minute episode explores a new take on Creole classics and a different chapter of the restaurant’s history.

See it every Saturday at 10am & Sundays at 11:30am.

Watch on WYES-TV and stream on wyes.org/live and on the WYES and PBS Apps. Out of WYES’ viewing area? Contact your local public television station for air dates. For a limited time, see new episodes with WYES Passport.

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NORTHERN ITALIAN HOTSPOT OSTERIA LUPO TO LAUNCH WEEKEND BRUNCH


Enjoy specialty dishes and handcrafted cocktails on Saturdays & Sundays, 11AM - 3PM

 

Since opening its doors in Spring 2023, Osteria Lupo — Uptown’s Northern Italian restaurant from co-owners Chef Brian Burns and Reno De Ranieri –  has become the perfect perch for sophisticated, yet approachable dining and/or cocktails with friends. Just in time for the Summer season, the restaurant is thrilled to announce weekend brunch starting on Saturday, Available every Saturday and Sunday from 11AM - 3PM, visitors will enjoy new Italian-inspired dishes, signature favorites, and specialty cocktails.

 

 

Osteria Lupo's brunch will offer a curated selection of dishes to provide a unique and memorable dining experience without breaking the bank. Main brunch plates feature unique options like the Lupo Frittata with Pesto Trapanese, pea tendrils, and provolone piccante; Eggs in Purgatory with arrabbiata, grilled focaccia, and ricotta salad; Grilled Hanger Steak and Eggs with crispy potatoes and salsa verde; Royal Red Shrimp with parmesan polenta, Calabrian chili butter, with a poached egg; Pane Perduto with rose water berries and lemon curd; Lupo Breakfast Sandwich - brioche, Italian sausage, fontina, and an egg; and a Tuna Sandwich - focaccia, soft herbs, and pickled pepper aioli.

 

Diners can still enjoy Osteria's signature antipasti, pastas, and pizzas. The brunch menu will include the Summer Melon Salad with prosciutto and herbed honey; Burrata con Panna with pistachio, aged balsamic, and grilled focaccia; Bucatini Carbonara with guanciale, pecorino, a poached egg, and bottarga; Radiatori with Louisiana blue crab, basil, and parmesan; Spicy Rigatoni alla Vodka with crispy garlic and Calabrian chili; Pizza Bianca with guanciale, potato, and a sunny egg; and 24-Month Prosciutto di San Danielle Pizza - fior di latte and basil.

 

No brunch is complete without a selection of handcrafted cocktails. Brunch libations include Hieronymus — pear, hibiscus, lavender, and prosecco; Bloody Mary — house bloody mary and Titos; La Mola — cimarron blanco tequila, Aperol, citrus, and bitters; Matralia —red wine, amaro, and cola; and an Espresso Martini with espresso, Borghetti, and Meletti amaro.

 

Weekend brunch will take place every Saturday and Sunday from 11AM - 3PM, starting on Saturday, June 1st. Osteria Lupo is located at 4609 Magazine Street. For additional information, please visit www.osterialupo.com or by calling (504) 273-1268. Reservations can be made on Resy.

Gretna Farmers Mkt

Gretna Farmer’s Market

Event Date:

Saturday 6

from 8:30 am - 12:30 am


Gretna Market

301 Huey P Long Ave

Gretna, LA 70053

Enjoy fresh local produce and crafts at the Gretna Farmers Market, every Saturday from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM, rain or shine, under the covered Gretna Market Building, Huey P. Long Avenue between 3rd and 4th Streets in historic downtown Gretna.

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Join us every Saturday,

9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. for over 80 local artisan vendors, including produce, prepared foods, jewelry, art, crafts, plants, music and more!

Join us here at Palmettos on Sundays from
10 am to 3 pm for an authentic
Louisiana Jazz Brunch.


JAZZ BRUNCH HOURS

SUN0AY

30

10 am – 3 pm

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Prefer to make your reservation via phone?
Give us a call at (985) 643-0050.

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Free Admission to Contemporary Arts Center

 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

FREE

Contemporary Arts Center

900 Camp Street New Orleans LA 70130

Pups & Pints at Chafunkta Brewing Co.

  • Recurring Recurring weekly on Sunday
  • Time: 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM
  • Price: Free
  • Chafunkta Brewing Company
  • 69123 Skybrook Rd., Mandeville, LA 70471
  • (985) 869-0716

Make your Sunday a true FUNDAY with Chafunkta Brewery's "Pups and Pints," every Sunday! Bring your dog to the brewery on Sundays and your second pint is free. Don't have a pup or can't bring one? That's OK, as 10% of ALL SALES will go to the Northshore Humane Society.

Jefferson Parish 

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You're invited to witness construction of a first-of-its-kind project — a living shoreline constructed in front of a federal storm protection system and between two recreation areas: Bucktown Harbor Park & Marina and the Bonnabel Boat Launch

On July 9 at 2:30 p.m., marsh building at the Bucktown Living Shoreline Project will be in full swing, with a dredge pumping sediment from the bottom of Lake Pontchartrain through a pipe to the project site. The sediment will be used to build approximately 20 acres of intertidal marsh. Parish employees and the project team will be available to answer questions. We hope to see you there!


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Orleans Parish Appreciation Days 2024 On the second Wednesday of the month Orleans Parish residents with one proof of residency will get free admission with up to four guests to Audubon Zoo. On the third Wednesday of the month Orleans Parish residents with one proof of residency will get free admission with up to four guests to Audubon Insectarium. On the fourth Wednesday of the month Orleans Parish residents with one proof of residency will get free admission with up to four guests to Audubon Aquarium. *Program shifts up a week to account for Thanksgiving & Christmas break

Heart Failure Support Group


Have you or a loved one been diagnosed with heart failure? Our support group community is open to patients, family members, friends, and caregivers. We offer education, resources, and emotional support.


Join us at our next meeting on Wednesday, July 10, from 4-5 pm at East Jefferson General Hospital in Esplanade 2 of the Conference Center for this free support group.

 Upcoming Dates

Wednesday, July 10

Wednesday, September 11

Wednesday, November 13

  Time

4 - 5 pm

 Location

East Jefferson General Hospital 1st Floor Conference Center - Esplanade 2 

  

Questions? Call our group facilitators at 504.503.6949


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Adults Only • After Hours • Live DJ

Every other Friday Night starting June 28

6:30 PM - 9:30 PM



TICKETS:

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General Admission: $30 per person.

VIP Tickets: $50 per person.

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EVENT DATES & THEMES:

July 12 - 80s Night

July 26 - Yacht Rock Night

August 9 - R&B Night

August 23 - Bey/Tay Pop Night

Celebrate Bastille Day



When:     Saturday, July 13th 2024, 5PM – 9PM

Where:    3100 block Ponce de Leon, between North Lopez St and Esplanade Ave, New Orleans


Feeling French? Celebrate Bastille Day in the neighborhood of French Creole aristocracy! The 2024, 17th Annual Faubourg St. John Merchant's Bastille Day Block Party will be on Saturday, July 13th , 2024, between 5 PM and 9 PM. Neighborhood merchants will have food and beverages for sale and there will be an arts market. Get you costumes out for the costume contest! Prizes for the best Marie Antoinette or Napoleon costume. The Costume contest will take place early, around 5:30 PM.



Bring your dancing shoes, chairs, your friends and relatives! There will be live music between 5 PM and 9 PM.

Pardon My French will provide lively French tunes and Cynthia Scott will sing her stirring rendition of “La Marseillaise” at 5:30.


Participants include: Cafe Degas, Faubourg St. John Neighborhood Association, French American Chamber of Commerce Gulf Coast Chapter, Le Ponce, Pal’s Lounge, , Swirl Wines and Special Food Truck guests.


Fair Grounds Race Course and Slots

Quarter Horse Racing has returned!

We are so excited about the return of Quarter Horse racing to the Fair Grounds. Racing will begin August 15 and conclude on September 14. Join us on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays beginning at 12PM!


2024 Full Moon schedule

(all times Eastern)


  • July 21 — 6:17 a.m. — Buck Moon
  • Aug. 19 — 2:26 p.m. — Sturgeon Moon
  • Sept. 17 — 10:34 p.m. — Corn Moon
  • Oct. 17 — 7:26 a.m. — Hunter’s Moon
  • Nov. 15 — 4:28 p.m. — Beaver Moon
  • Dec. 15 — 4:02 a.m. Cold Moon


For instance, almost every month’s Full Moon boasts a name sourced from Native American, Colonial American, or other North American traditions, with their titles mirroring seasonal shifts and nature’s events.


Strawberry Moon (June): Marks the prime strawberry harvest season.

Buck Moon (July): Recognizing the new antlers on bucks.

Sturgeon Moon (August): Named after the abundant sturgeon fish.

Corn Moon (September): Signifying the corn harvesting period.

Hunter’s Moon (October): Commemorating the hunting season preceding winter.

Beaver Moon (November): Reflects the time when beavers are busy building their winter dams.

Cold Moon (December): Evocative of winter’s chill.

In addition, there are a few additional names for Full Moons that commonly make their way into public conversations and news.

Super Moon: This term is reserved for a Full Moon that aligns with the lunar perigee, which is the Moon’s nearest point to Earth in its orbit. This proximity renders the Full Moon unusually large and luminous. For a Full Moon to earn the Super Moon tag, it should be within approximately 90 percent of its closest distance to Earth.

Blue Moon: A Blue Moon is the second Full Moon in a month that experiences two Full Moons. This phenomenon graces our skies roughly every 2.7 years. Though the term suggests a color, Blue Moons aren’t truly blue. Very occasionally, atmospheric conditions such as recent volcanic eruptions might lend the Moon a slightly blueish tint, but this hue isn’t tied to the term.

Harvest Moon: Occurring closest to the autumnal equinox, typically in September, the Harvest Moon is often renowned for a distinct orange tint it might display. This Full Moon rises close to sunset and sets near sunrise, providing extended hours of bright moonlight. Historically, this was invaluable to farmers gathering their produce.

New Orleans Jazz Club 7-28

JAZZ, JAZZ, JAZZ... we're back this Sunday, for some great Jazz from fantastic musicians at Mo's Chalet from 2:00 to 6:00 pm. It's an open Jam Session to Trad Jazz musicians and those who love the music which is FREE and open to the public. NOTICE to musicians...all musicians are welcome to play whether you're a regular or new to the Club. Keyboards and drums are provided so bring your ax and sign in and you'll be assigned 1 of 4 sets to perform in. Mo's provides a safe and welcoming environment for an afternoon of New Orleans Jazz. Bring your family and friends to create your own Jazz party where outside food is OK with a cash bar hosted by Sandy, Metairie's finest plus join in on our 50/50 cash drawing. Become a member and be a part of New Orleans music history by supporting America's oldest Jazz Club which was started in 1948. The NOJC Jam Session's are held on the last Sunday of the month from 2:00 to 6:00 pm.


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  • 2024 Spring Concert Series

  • Music lovers are invited to City Park for the popular Thursdays at Twilight concert series. Bring your friends and enjoy mint juleps and array of musicians indoors at the Pavilion of the Two Sisters (1 Victory Avenue, NOLA 70124). Admission is $15. Cocktails, wine, beer, soft drinks, water, and food available for purchase. No outside food, drink or pets allowed. 

  • Gates Open - 5:00pm
  • Performances - 6:00-8:00pm

  • Thursdays at Twilight is sponsored by
  • the Louis and Virginia Clemente Foundation, Inc. with support from WWNO 89.9 FM.


2024 SCHEDULE


  • August 1 | Philip Melancon
  • $15.00
  • + fees

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  • August 8 | Bon Operatit!
  • $15.00
  • + fees

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  • August 15 | Audrey LeCrone & the Crawzaddies
  • $15.00
  • + fees

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  • August 22 | The Pfister Sisters
  • $15.00
  • + fees

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  • September 5 | Walrus & Electric Yat Quartet
  • $15.00
  • + fees

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  • September 12 | Pardon My French
  • $15.00
  • + fees

  • 0
  • September 19 | John Boutte
  • $15.00
  • + fees

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  • September 26 | The Yat Pack
  • $15.00
  • + fees

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  • October 3 | Bruce Daigrepont
  • $15.00
  • + fees


+ fees

LSU Athletics is proud to announce its year-long celebration of 100 Years in Tiger Stadium, highlighted by stadium upgrades, events, storytelling initiatives, and a season-long celebration throughout the 2024 campaign.

Tiger Stadium, one of America’s most iconic sporting venues, first opened its gates on Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 1924. Since then, the Tigers have won 450 contests in Death Valley, which has been home to two Heisman Trophy winners, four national championship teams, and 12 SEC title-winning squads.

Included in the celebration are several upgrades to Tiger Stadium, including a new videoboard and lighting system, as well as other upgrades designed to enhance the game day experience. Other events and celebrations will be announced throughout the year.

The 2024 home schedule features several marquee matchups, including home contests against Oklahoma, UCLA, and Alabama. Information on the full 2024 schedule and season tickets will be announced in the coming weeks.

One of the most legendary stadiums in all of college football, Tiger Stadium has been called “the best place in the world to watch a sporting event” by ESPN and “the pound-for-pound king of noise in college football.”

Entering its centennial season in 2024, Tiger Stadium has been a cornerstone of LSU Athletics and the Louisiana community for almost a century, hosting numerous NFL superstars, Heisman Trophy winners, and Hall of Famers since its opening in 1924. It serves as a sporting, cultural, and commercial hub for LSU Athletics, which contributes an estimated $500 million of economic activity for the state of Louisiana annually.


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2024 SCHEDULE

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By Jeff Nowak, WWL Radio Sports

Another big piece of the Saints 2024 schedule has officially been finalized, with dates and times established for each of the Saints' three preseason games.

The team will have its first two preseason games out west due to their training camp being held in Irvine, California.


Here's how the slate shapes up:

- P1, Aug. 10 (Saturday): Saints at Arizona Cardinals, 7 p.m. (FOX/Gray TV)

- P2, Aug. 18: Saints at San Francisco 49ers, 7 p.m. (FOX)

- P3, Aug. 25: Tennessee Titans at Saints, 1 p.m. (FOX/Gray TV)

The Saints preseason opponents were announced with the rest of the 2024 schedule earlier in May, but exact dates and times for two of the matchups were left TBD. As is typical with the preseason, start times and days are all over the map. The Saints will kick off their preseason slate with a Saturday night game, and also start an hour later than a typical Sunday kick in the finale, hosted at the Caesars Superdome.


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The Saints also add another nationally televised game to their 2024 slate, with the Aug. 18 showdown against the 49ers being beamed to a national audience.


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Here’s the Saints’ full 2024 schedule in list format

Preseason

Week 1: at Arizona Cardinals, Aug.8-11 TBD

Week 2: at San Francisco 49ers, Aug. 18 at 7 p.m.

Week 3: vs Tennessee Titans, TBD, TBD

Regular season

Week 1: vs Carolina Panthers, noon, Sunday, Sept. 8 (FOX)

Week 2: at Dallas Cowboys, noon, Sunday, Sept. 15 (FOX)

Week 3: vs Philadelphia Eagles, noon, Sunday, Sept. 22 (FOX)

Week 4: at Atlanta Falcons, noon, Sunday, Sept. 29 (FOX)

Week 5: at Kansas City Chiefs (Monday Night Football), 7:15 p.m., Monday, Oct. 7 (ESPN)

Week 6: vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers, noon, Sunday, Oct. 13 (FOX)

Week 7: vs Denver Broncos (Thursday Night Football), 7:15 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 17 (Amazon)

Week 8: at Los Angeles Chargers, 3:05 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 27 (FOX)



Week 9: at Carolina Panthers, noon, Sunday, Nov. 3 (CBS)

Week 10: vs. Atlanta Falcons, noon, Sunday, Nov. 10 (FOX)

Week 11: vs. Cleveland Browns, noon, Sunday, Nov. 17 (FOX)

Week 12: BYE

Week 13: vs. Los Angeles Rams, 3:05 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 1 (FOX)

Week 14: at New York Giants, noon, Sunday, Dec. 8 (FOX)

Week 15: vs. Washington Commanders, noon, Dec. 15 (FOX)

Week 16: at Green Bay Packers (Monday Night Football), 7:15 p.m., Monday, Dec. 23 (ESPN)

Week 17: vs. Las Vegas Raiders, noon, Sunday, Dec. 29 (FOX)

Week 18: at Tampa Bay Buccaneers, TBD, Saturday or Sunday, Jan. 4-5. (TBD)

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She'll Love You Back. 
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