GO CAROLING DAY

Tune-up your voice on December 20th so you can join others on Go Caroling Day! Caroling is the practice of singing Christmas songs from door to door as a form of celebration. The word carol means a joyful song or dance.

The tradition of singing carols has roots in pagan celebrations of the Winter Solstice. Carols were later adopted by the Christian faith to celebrate the nativity during the 4th and 5th centuries and were primarily sung in Latin. St. Francis of Assisi improved the popularity of singing carols when he paired the songs with stories (canticles), and the songs were performed in modern languages. The Victorian era saw a surge in caroling, and many popular caroling songs still sung today were written during this era.

Though caroling is not as popular as it once was, it's still a tradition many families, communities, and churches look forward to every year. Some popular caroling songs include:

• Here Comes Santa Claus
• Jingle Bells
• O Christmas Tree
• Silent Night
• We Wish You A Merry Christmas
• Joy to the World
• Let it, Snow!

So, on Go Caroling Day, gather your best voices and sing your favorite Christmas songs door-to-door in your neighborhood.

 Join us for a Christmas Toy Giveaway Drive-Thru* 🎁 in collaboration with Mobilization at Xavier, as we spread holiday cheer!

📅 Date: Tomorrow, Saturday, December 21st  

⏰ **Time: 9 AM (until all toys are gone)  

📍Location**: Lafitte Greenway, 1891 St. Louis St., New Orleans, LA 70112; The line will begin at 1891 St Louis and N Roman.**Cars should be facing Claiborne once in drive-thru line.

Children must be present to receive toys. 

Security will be STRICTLY ENFORCED to ensure a safe and smooth event for everyone.  

Sponsored by the City of New Orleans, The Crayon Case, and Vulture Mafia. Don’t miss this opportunity to make the holidays magical! 🎁✨

 Bats are considered nocturnal, meaning they are most active during the night, primarily for hunting insects using their echolocation abilities. 

Rodrigue:

Before the Blue Dog

A new Louisiana State Museum exhibition Rodrigue: Before the Blue Dog, opens at the Cabildo .

This new exhibit presents more than fifty of Rodrigue's unique paintings alongside Louisiana State Museum artifacts related to Cajun culture. 

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• 4101 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Metairie, LA, United States, Louisiana
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The City of Covington's 12 Days of Christmas walking tour is up and ready to go! Grab the family or a friend and get your Christmas jogging jingle onor get in the car and make it a Christmas cruise

The 12 Y’ats of Christmas—Explained!

By: Emily Hingle

On the First Y'at of Xmas

Benny Grunch's holiday hit "The 12 Yats of Christmas" is a song that only locals can understand due to its references to beloved New Orleans businesses and colloquialisms. The tune emerged in the 1990s, and some of the references "ain't dere no more," as Benny Grunch puts it. For those who weren't here to experience these things, this is what "The Yats" were talking about.

12. On the twelfth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, a dozen Manuel's tamales

Mexican-born Manuel Hernandez started a hot tamale business in 1932 with a cart posted at Carrollton Boulevard and Canal Street. The operation grew into a window service eatery at 4709 S. Carrollton Ave. that was eventually run by Manuel's daughter Frances. The building was inundated with flood water from Hurricane Katrina and sold to new owners. While all parties involved hoped to revive the family business, it proved too difficult.

11. On the eleventh day at Veterans Highway, tryin' ta cross the street with eleven Schwegmann bags

Schwegmann Brothers Giant Supermarkets' first location at the intersection of St. Claude Avenue and Elysian Fields Avenue opened in 1946 by John G. Schwegmann. The second store opened in 1950 at 2701 Airline Hwy. was the largest supermarket in the nation. Schwegmann's grew to 18 stores over the next 50 years and heralded many innovations in the grocery business, including anti-price fixing campaigns, everyday low prices, and in-store utility bill payment services. Customers could get a drink at the bar during their shopping trip.

[Wikimedia Commons / Postcard Specialties]

Due to an influx of non-local competition, Schwegmann's was sold to Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Company in 1997, who declared bankruptcy on the brand and ceased operation in 1999.

10. I used'ta be at Kaiser now I'm woikin' down da street at da Tenneco Chalmette Refinery

The Kaiser Aluminum Corporation plant was built in 1951 and was the largest aluminum smelter in the world for some time. It shuttered in 1983.

The Tenneco Chalmette Refinery started operations in 1915 as a kerosene manufacturing plant then transitioned to oil refining as automobiles and electricity grew. Tenneco was only one of the numerous operators of the plant as Bay Petroleum, Tennessee Gas, and ExxonMobil also operated it at times. It has been owned by PBF Energy since 2015.

9. On the ninth day of Christmas, we drove down Delery in da Lower Nint' Ward

8. On da eighth day of Christmas, me and Rosalie ate by ya mama's

7. Cemetery traffic got backed up to Metairie at the Seventeenth Street Canal

The 17th Street Canal was created to drain swampy areas between Lake Pontchartrain and the city of Carrollton (later annexed by New Orleans). The levee atop the canal wall broke during Hurricane Katrina, flooding Lakeview homes. An erosion mitigation project started in mid-2024 to re-strengthen the wall of the canal.

6. On da sixth day 'a Christmas, we stopped at K&B's for a six pack 'a Dixie

Gustave Katz and Sydney J. Besthoff partnered to create a drug store called K&B at 732 Canal St. in 1905. The successful store grew into a chain that saw the iconic purple logo spread across the Gulf Coast. K&B offered its own brand of items, including liquor and beer. K&B was sold to Rite Aid in 1997, which ended up shuttering the brand.

[Wikimedia Commons / Times Picayune newspaper]

Dixie Beer started brewing at 2401 Tulane Ave. in 1907 under the helm of Valentine Merz. Dixie Brewing briefly sold to Coy International before selling to Joseph and Kendra Bruno in 1985, and it went bankrupt in 1989. It was revived in the 1990s with new specialty beers including Blackened Voodoo. Hurricane Katrina ruined the brewery, and production was moved to Wisconsin. Tom Benson purchased the majority of Dixie Brewing in 2017, and his widow Gayle Benson worked to open a brand new brewing facility in New Orleans East in 2020. The name Dixie would be changed to Faubourg Brewing Company some months later.

While the new sprawling brewery was popular with beer lovers, it was shuttered in 2024 after a merger with Made By The Water.

5. On the fifth day of Christmas, we stopped at A&G for frrried onion rrrings

Bob Atkinson and Clifton Ganus opened the first A&G Restaurant in 1932 at 2627 Canal St. There were 10 A&G Restaurants around New Orleans in five years time, serving Creole barbecued pork, ham sandwiches, and hot dogs. Their first cafeteria-style restaurant opened in 1950, which was followed by several more in the city, Metairie, Houma, and Lafayette.

4. On the fourth day I said, "OK, let's get a Christmas tree before ya drive me nuts"

3. On da thoid day' a Christmas, we stopped at McKenzie's for three French breads

Henry McKenzie's Prytania Street bakery was struggling in 1936 due to the ravages of the Great Depression, so he sold it to Donald Entringer Sr. for just $83. Entringer was able to save the bakery and grow the brand with his popular pastries such as turtles, jelly rolls, and buttermilk drops. There were dozens of McKenzie's Pastry Shoppes around the New Orleans metro, yet all of them shuttered in 2000 due to bankruptcy. Some of the stores reopened months later but did not last long. Tastee Donuts purchased the iconic logo and pastry recipes in 2001, so New Orleanians can still enjoy the famous pastries, including McKenzie's king cake.

2. In da Christmas Picayune, I seen it dere in Section E, a Tujague's recipe

Tujague's Restaurant opened in 1856 at 811 Decatur St. by Guillaume and Marie Abadie Tujague. The restaurant took over the former Begue's Exchange at 823 Decatur St. in 1914, and it flourished there for over 100 years. Tujague's second-generation owner Mark Latter chose to move into a new space at 429 Decatur St. in 2020 due to the lease expiring. Tujague's is the second oldest restaurant in New Orleans.

1. On da foist day'a Christmas, ma Mawmaw gave to me, a crawfish' dey caught in Arabi

1. Precook meat. 
2. In a deep oven safe pan, add Jambalaya Rice Mix, Water (same amount as stated on package), and precooked meat. 
3. Stir well and cover tightly with foil. Bake in preheated 400° oven for 60 min.
4. Remove from oven and let stand covered for 5 min. 
5. Stir and serve. Shout "Yum Yum, Come Get You Some!" 

We're pleased to announce that Kid Cafe', a free after-school meal program for youth- ages 18 and under, is now underway. In partnership with Second Harvest Food Bank, No Kid Hungry, and Share Our Strength, the program ensures that low-income children at afterschool program sites across New Orleans have access to nutritious meals during the school year. Kid Cafe' meals are available Monday through Friday from 3:00pm to 6:00pm at multiple NORD rec centers. For more information, call us at 504-658-3052.

NOLA ChristmasFest opens today for its 11th anniversary and will welcome thousands of guests into 300,000 square feet of holiday excitement, activities, parades and performances through Dec. 30 at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. Visitors to NOLA ChristmasFest are transported from New Orleans to the North Pole, enjoying an indoor winter wonderland of activities, such as ice bocce courts, an indoor ice-skating rink and four ice slides, plus the return of festival favorites like Skating with Santa.

The brand-new Yuletide YoYo ride brings a whimsical, high-flying twist to the festivities, adding a dash of adventure for carnival enthusiasts. Combined with the debut of Merry Mini Golf, these fresh attractions make 2024’s event the most dynamic yet, offering something for everyone to enjoy in the indoor festival.

For more information about NOLA ChristmasFest 2024, programing and a full schedule of events and activities, visit nolachristmasfest.com.

NOLA ChristmasFest Tickets, Hours and Awareness:

Santa will make a special visit on Sunday, Dec. 22, 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. when he returns for the popular Skating with Santa experience. Special tickets for this exclusive session cost $65 for adults and $45 for kids. Purchase your tickets to skate with Santa and enjoy hot cocoa, coffee, doughnuts and other delights – all before the doors open for entry to the first regular session of the day.

To see a full schedule of events, visit nolachristmasfest.com/special-events/.

NOLA ChristmasFest Schedule  

• Dec. 20: 4:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.
• Dec. 21 – 23: 11 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.
• Dec. 24: Christmas Eve, 11 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
• Dec 25: Christmas Day, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
• Dec. 26 – 30: 11 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Tickets are $25 for weekdays and $30 for Saturdays and Sundays. Each ticket is valid for a single admission on the specific day and session selected. Each session is 4.5 hours in length, except on Christmas Day. Invite a friend and mark your calendars for NOLA ChristmasFest 2024 and Skating with Santa! Purchase tickets online at nolachristmasfest.com/plan-your-visit. Guests under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times during their visit.

NOLA ChristmasFest 2024 is a credit card-only event, including ticket purchases and onsite concessions. 

To take care of parking in advance, use ParkMobile. Click Here for ParkMobile Online Parking Reservations.

The Big Freezy and Festival Favorites:

This year, The Big Freezy returns as the only real ice-skating rink in the area, complete with magical indoor snowfalls at regular intervals. The Big Freezy zone also features two ice bocce courts, four dueling ice slides and the Polar Pub, a cozy spot for adults to enjoy festive cocktails. Whether you're gliding across the ice or relaxing with a drink, this zone is a can’t-miss highlight of NOLA ChristmasFest.

Pictures with Santa:

Families can capture holiday memories with professional photos of Santa from Dec. 20–23. Prices vary based on photo size and package. For details on Creole Santa and Papa Noel’s schedule, visit NOLA ChristmasFest special events page.

Rosella is hosting a Mid City Christmas Caroling Sing Along event

Bring your kiddies, your parents and friends and get into the Holiday Spirit. There will be Hot Chocolate for the youngsters and Egg Nog for the parents. Our regular menu will be available. So come join us on December 20 for our first annual Caroling Event in Mid City!

5-30pm - 7:30pm

Rosella

139 S. Cortez St., New Orleans, LA 70119-6118, USA

Join us at the city of Kenner's Magical Christmas Village, where you can enjoy lights, snow, music, food, arts, crafts, and a special appearance from Santa Claus himself. Don't miss out on exciting vendors and entertainment!

• Admission: Free
• Location: Heritage Park in Rivertown, located at 2015 Fourth Street
• Date: This event is open to the public every day in December from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM. 

Vendors and entertainment will be present every Friday & Saturday. 

We're excited to announce that our Holiday in the Park is now open until Sunday, January 5, 2025. Location: 5601 Read Boulevard, New Orleans, La. 70127. Time: Nightly, from dusk until 9:00pm. Big 'Thank You' goes to our sponsor, New Orleans East Hospital! We appreciate you! For more information, call 504-658-3052.

(504) 895-9323

glenn@charliessteakhousenola.com

4510 Dryades St, New Orleans, LA, 70115

Comedy House New Orleans

THE BEST COMEDY SHOW EVERY FRIDAY!

Get ready for a night of non-stop laughs with the BEST stand-up comedy in New Orleans every Friday! Tickets are selling fast – grab yours now before they're gone!

Don't miss out on the funniest night in town!

knotty

/ˈnɒti/

Definition: Full of knots; difficult to untangle or resolve; intricate or complex.

Origin: Middle English knotty, from the word knot + the suffix -y.

Example: The plot of the novel was so knotty that readers found it challenging to follow.

"Knotty" refers to something that is complicated or difficult to understand. It can describe situations, problems, or even physical objects that are tangled or filled with knots. This term emphasizes the intricacy and complexity involved, suggesting that resolution may not be straightforward. In literature, for instance, a knotty narrative might weave together multiple storylines, making it challenging for the reader to piece everything together. Similarly, in everyday life, a knotty issue may require careful consideration and effort to resolve, highlighting the nuanced nature of the challenges we often face.

LSU Women's Basketball

CHICAGO – Aneesah Morrow recorded her 12th double-double of the season in her homecoming game as No. 5 LSU (14-0) took down UIC (2-6), 91-73, Thursday in Credit 1 Union Arena before the Tigers’ holiday break.

Morrow’s 86th career double-double is the sixth most in Division I history, passing Chiney Ogwumike’s 85 double-doubles with Stanford. The Chicago native finished the contest with 19 points, 13 rebounds, 4 steals, 3 assists and 2 blocks. 

“I always tell my teammates that I want them to always know they can depend on me to show up every night,” Morrow said following her 12th double-double of the season. “That’s my mindset going into every game that my teammates are going to be able to depend on me to score, and if I’m ot scoring I need to do something else.

Earlier in the day Morrow visited her high school Simeon Career Academy where she became the school’s first women’s basketball player to have her jersey retired. She led the team to its first ever City and State Championships.

“It was a great experience,” Morrow said. “I teared up a little bit. It was a little bit of deja vu. Just being able to see how much of an impact I’ve made was amazing.

Flau’jae Johnson recorded her third double-double of the season with a 23 point, 11 rebound performance. Mikaylah Williams also had a strong performance with 17 points and 7 assists.

Sa’Myah Smith finished the night a perfect 4-4 from the field with 8 points.

Arin Freeman led UIC with 19 points on 7-11 shooting and 6 rebounds. 

LSU has one more non-conference game remaining when it returns from the break on December 29 in the PMAC against Albany. 

Sun.

Dec 29

vs.

Albany

Baton Rouge, La. (Maravich Center)

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1:00 pm CT

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Arkansas

Fayetteville, Ark. (Bud Walton Arena)

8:00 pm CT

"SCROOGE!" at Slidell Little Theatre

Dec 20, 2024

Slidell Little Theatre 2024 Nellie Drive, Slidell, Louisiana 70458

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Enjoy this musical adaptation of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol at Slidell Little Theatre, complete with a cast of the characters you know so well, just in time for Christmas. 8 pm Fridays; 2 pm Saturdays and Sundays. $35; $25 for seniors and students. slidelllittletheatre.org. 

Info

Location

Slidell Little Theatre 2024 Nellie Drive, Slidell, Louisiana 70458

Regions

Northshore

Event Type

Seasonal, Theatre

Date & Time

Dec 20, 2024 +

Dec 21, 2024 +

Dec 22, 2024 +

NATIONAL SANGRIA DAY

Across the nation each year on December 20th, National Sangria Day recognizes a wine and fresh fruit combination that brings a fresh celebration to the table. 

Sangria is a beverage made with wine and sweetened with fresh fruit and fruit juices. Other ingredients can include herbs, spices, carbonation, and liquor. The combinations are endless, giving sangria a place in the cocktail rotation year-round. Refreshing and light during hot summer months, bright and sparkling during the winter ones, this fruity punch is quite versatile.

Sangria made with white wine is called Sangria Blanca.

Use fresh fruit in season for the best flavors. Once mixed, sangria should be chilled and the fruits allowed to marinate for a few hours or overnight. When making sangria, if you use 100% juice, you'll gain the maximum benefits, too. Eating the fruit versus all the sweet cakes and pies over the holidays will be healthier. Get the benefits of red wine, but drink in moderation and sangria will be worth all the celebration. 

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How we had to call home before cell phones.

Christmas Merry-Go-Round

Dean Moomey

BABY BOOMERS (1946 - 1964) by Jukebox Nostalgia

COME IN FOR 

WINE DOWN

FRIDAY

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Wine Down Friday with one of the largest wine selections in the city.

With one of the largest selection of wines in the Greater New Orleans area, Langenstein's and Prytania Wine & Spirits has WINE DOWN FRIDAY.

Wine Down Friday is a weekly 10% discount on all bottles of wine purchased every Friday.

So join us every Friday to "Wine Down!"

The Wine Down Friday discount is limited to wine in stock at our three Langenstein's locations in Uptown, Old Metairie, River Ridge...and every Friday at Prytania Wine & Spirits too!

UPTOWN

1330 Arabella Street, New Orleans, LA 70115

Phone: (504) 899-9283 | Mon-Sat: 7:00am to 7:00pm

Sun: 8:00am to 6:00pm

Breakfast served Daily: 7:00am to 10:00am

Lunch & Dinner on our Hot Bar Daily: 11:00am to 6:00pm (Closes at 5 pm on Sunday)

OLD METAIRIE

800 Metairie Rd, Metairie, LA 70005

Phone: (504) 831-6682 | Mon-Sat: 7:00am to 8:00pm

Sun: 7:00am to 7:00pm

Breakfast served Daily: 7:00am to 10:00am

Lunch & Dinner on our Hot Bar Daily: 11:00am to 6:00pm (Closes at 5 pm on Sunday)

RIVER RIDGE

122 Sauve Rd, River Ridge, LA 70123

Phone: (504) 739-1000 | Mon-Sat: 7:00am to 8:00pm

Sun: 7:00am to 7:00pm

Breakfast served Daily: 7:00am to 10:00am

Lunch & Dinner on our Hot Bar Daily: 11:00am to 6:00pm (Closes at 5 pm on Sunday)

PRYTANIA WINE & SPIRITS

1300 Arabella St, New Orleans, LA 70115

Phone: (504) 891-0448 |

Mon-Sat: 10:00am to 7:00pm

Sun: Closed

Free wine tastings every Friday.

FACEBOOK: @PrytaniaWineandSpirits

INSTAGRAM: @prytaniawineandspirits

• 512 Williams Blvd, Kenner, LA, United States, Louisiana
• (504) 454-9449

New Orleans East will host its 6th Annual Jingle On The Boulevard parade. This community event will delight attendees as they celebrate the merriment of the season.

The parade will feature Santa Claus, a variety of holiday characters, some of the city’s best marching units with signature souvenir throws, and surprise celebrity guest appearances!

Jingle On The Boulevard parade will take place on

Saturday, December 21, 2024. The parade will start rolling at 12 noon.New Orleans East will host its 6th Annual Jingle On The Boulevard parade. This community event will delight attendees as they celebrate the merriment of the season.

The parade will feature Santa Claus, a variety of holiday characters, some of the city’s best marching units with signature souvenir throws, and surprise celebrity guest appearances!

Jingle On The Boulevard parade will take place on

Saturday, December 21, 2024. The parade will start rolling at 12 noon.

8400 Morrison Rd

It's time in New Orleans East for the JINGLE ON THE BOULEVARD PARADE at noon Saturday. The parade will feature Santa, holiday characters, local marching organizations, Carnival-style floats, souvenir throws and more. The parade will start at Crowder Boulevard and Morrison Road, head to the lake on Crowder turning right onto Hayne Boulevard, right onto Read Boulevard and ending at Lake Forest Boulevard.

Join us for the last Arts Market of the year on Dec 21 & 22 at Marsalis Harmony Park! Celebrate the season with local art, unique gifts, and live music.

Location: Marsalis Harmony Park (Claiborne Ave. and Carrollton Ave.)

Dates: December 21 & 22

Time: 10 AM - 4 PM

Live Music:

Dec 21: Kelly Love Jones (1:30 - 2:30 PM)

Dec 22: Kari Jay and Baba (11:30 AM - 1:30 PM)

Comedy House New Orleans

Saturday nights just got a lot funnier!

Join us in the heart of NOLA’s Arts District for Super Standup Saturday, featuring top local talent and visiting comics seen on Netflix, MTV, and more. Don’t miss out!

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

Los Jefes Grill

Brunch isn’t brunch without bottomless drinks… and now a mariachi band. Weekend brunch Saturday + Sunday 11AM — 2PM. KIDS EAT FREE!

BATON ROUGE, La. – The LSU Tigers

The Tigers’ final game before Christmas will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 21 against UNO inside the Maravich Center.

Caroling in Jackson Square & Holiday Home Tour

When:  Sunday, December 22

What:   Holiday Home Tour, 12 pm-4 pm

Limited tickets available under eaves of Cabildo, 11 am -  3 pm. Online sales closed, Day of tickets are $40

              Self-guided walking tour of private residences festively

 Decorated for the season.  Generates funds to help pay      

 for the free Caroling in Jackson Square at 7 pm.

What:  Caroling in Jackson Square, 7 pm, Gates open at 6:30 

Free community sing-a-long, presented by Patio Planters as its gift to the community since 1946.

Candles and song books distributed at all four gates surrounding Jackson Square.  Standing event; no bathroom facilities.

Marketing support for Caroling in Jackson Square is provided by Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser and the Louisiana Office of Tourism, Gulf Coast Bank, New Orleans & Co., nola.com, and WLAE-TV.

Special Note:  Due to street repairs in preparation for Super Bowl, traffic may be heavier than usual.  Be sure to allow time to travel and park in order not to be late for festivities.

Please join us with ANNE OF GREEN GABLES curator Barbara Heller and scribe Debra Fleming for a book signing and puzzle purse how-to. Puzzle purses were a popular form of Valentine in the nineteenth century. Diana Barry’s “most fearfully and wonderfully twisted and folded” note to Anne was likely a puzzle purse and is presented as one (created by Debra Fleming) in this amazing special edition. Come fold and decorate one of your own!

The must-have volume for Anne of Green Gables fans: This special edition invites readers inside the beloved story with gorgeous replicas of the characters' letters and mementos.

Anne of Green Gables has been treasured by generations of dreamers and free spirits. For those who love to indulge in flights of fancy, Anne’s world offers escape and inspiration. Now, your imagination can take tangible form with this deluxe edition of L. M. Montgomery’s classic novel, the latest volume in the swoon-worthy Handwritten Classics series curated by Barbara Heller.

Throughout these pages, you will find pockets containing replicas of thirteen items from the story recreated with charming handwriting and loving attention to historical detail. Discover the notes passed between Anne and her bosom friend Diana in the Avonlea schoolhouse; the official program of the Debating Club, where Gilbert Blythe memorably recited “Bingen on the Rhine”; and of course, Marilla’s recipes for both raspberry cordial and currant wine. Each piece of ephemera transports you to idyllic Prince Edward Island.

For anyone who loves Anne of Green Gables and for anyone who still cherishes the joy of paper mementos, this collector's edition will illuminate a classic story in a whole new way.

opening & re-folding Diana’s Letter

Barbara Heller is a set decorator for film and television, including The Americans and When They See Us, and a writer and director of award-winning short films that have screened at festivals around the world (Cannes, Berlin, Sundance). Her previous books include special editions of Pride and Prejudice, Little Women, and Persuasion. She grew up in New Orleans and lives in New York City.

Event date: 

Sunday, December 22, 2024 - 1:30pm to 3:00pm

Event address: 

Octavia Books - 513 Octavia Street

New Orleans, LA 70115

Let’s Get Blitzened!

A Christmas Cabaret

Sundays, December 22

7 o’clock Monkey Hill Bar 6100 Magazine Street

Admission: $20

Reservations: 504-202-0986 or melonsongs@gmail.com

Forget your troubles and join us for another year of Christmas merrymaking and lunacy! Alden Hagardorn, Philip Melancon, Heidi Melancon, Mary Flynn, Claudia Baumgarten, Alfred Richard, and Hector Ventura will jingle away with their heartfelt pasquinades to an unsuspecting public.

St. Louis Cathedral Concerts -December 22nd

Sunday, December 22, 2024 - 5:30-6:30pm 

St. Louis Cathedral Choir and Orchestra Concert

Followed by Caroling in the Square by Patio Planters - 7pm

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,December 23

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. 

City of New Orleans Announces Holiday Trash and Recycling Collection Schedule

NEW ORLEANS — The City of New Orleans Department of Sanitation reminds residents and businesses at eligible properties serviced by the City of the solid waste and recyclable materials collection schedule for Wednesday, Dec. 25 (Christmas Day).

In observance of the holiday, there will be no curbside trash or recycling collection on Wednesday, Dec. 25, for eligible properties outside of the French Quarter and Downtown Development District (DDD). Residents and businesses are advised to plan accordingly. Regularly scheduled curbside trash and recycling collection services will resume on the following service day for each area.

Christmas Holiday Collection Schedule:

Trash and recycling collection will run a day behind schedule for the remainder of the week.

• Trash and recycling collection for Wednesday locations will occur on Thursday
• Trash and recycling collection for Thursday locations will occur on Friday
• Trash and recycling collection for Friday locations will occur on Saturday

Daily curbside trash collection will not be affected at eligible properties serviced by the City of New Orleans within the French Quarter and Downtown Development District during the Christmas holiday. The City of New Orleans thanks residents and businesses for their cooperation and wishes everyone a safe and happy holiday season.

For questions or additional information about sanitation services, please contact the City’s Department of Sanitation at 311 or visit nola.gov/sanitation.

The Bluegrass Pickin' Party is an open acoustic bluegrass jam. Bring your guitar, banjo, mandolin, fiddle, bass, dobro, harmonica, or singing voice to join the jam circle. Beginners welcome to come and learn traditional bluegrass music. Intermediate and advanced players welcome as well. This weekly jam is also open to anyone and everyone who'd like to come listen and enjoy the music.

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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

 Tamalyn Dallal

Movement Collective - New Orleans

Public 

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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

www.tamalyndallal.net

Parran's Po-Boys of Kenner

Hungry? Red Beans and Rice Monday.

Kenner

2321 W Esplanade Ave 504-305-6422

Metairie

3939 Veterans Memorial Blvd 504-885-3416

Open 11-7:30 pm

Taco Tuesday just leveled up at Los Jefes Grill! Come join us tomorrow for unbeatable deals:

🔥 $3 Tacos – including our award-winning Top Taco favorites like Chicharrones, Barbacoa, and Certified Angus Beef!

🍹 2-in-1 Margarita Shakers for double the fun!

🥃 2-for-1 Shots to keep the good times rolling.

🎵 Live DJ starting at 6 PM – bringing the vibes you won't want to miss!

Bring your friends and let's make this the best Taco Tuesday yet. See you at Los Jefes!

Cheers,Los Jefes Grill Team 🌮🍹

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

(504) 733-2248

Jon Cleary & The Absolute Monster Gentlemen are bringing a full stage of incredible guests to Tipitina’s for one special night on Sun, Dec 29th!

The Absolute Monster Horns, James Rivers, and John Boutté will be in the house after Charlie Halloran & The Tropicales start off the night!

Tickets and full show details currently available at Tipitinas.com

New Orleans Jazz Club 12-29

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.

Billy Nungesser Lt. Governor of Louisiana 

For the fourth consecutive year, Louisiana will showcase its vibrant culture in the 2025 Tournament of Rose Parade in Pasadena, California! This year’s float, featuring a Louisiana alligator adorned with beads, a Cajun dance hall, and pots of boiled seafood, perfectly captures the essence of a “Louisiana Saturday Night.” Plus, enjoy mid-parade entertainment by rising country star Timothy Wayne!

We can’t wait to share Louisiana’s celebratory spirit and unique culture with the world once again.

NFL on FOX 

WE GOT NEXT.

See you in New Orleans for Super Bowl LIX on FOX

Just two days after Super Bowl LIX, Jefferson Parish will celebrate its 200th birthday on Feb. 11. Bicentennial festivities kicked off at the State of Jefferson address Tuesday with the unveiling of the official poster, depicting a pelican before the Mississippi River in vivid pink and blue hues. It is illustrated by Louisiana artist Becky Fos, known for designing the 2023 state "I Voted" sticker, modeled after the Louisiana state flag.

A limited supply of signed and numbered posters can be purchased for $150, with proceeds going toward the Jefferson Community Foundation.

Courtesy of Jefferson Parish

The parish will celebrate the bicentennial on Feb. 11 with a Light the Night event, followed by a community-wide king cake party at Lakeside Mall on Feb. 15.

The following month, a bicentennial-themed Senior Expo will take place at the Alario Center on March 20, and a "Park to Park" 10K run will happen March 22 at Lafreniere Park.

Festivities for the parish's 200th birthday will come to a close June 14 with the Bicentennial Ball at Lakeside Mall, hosted by the Jefferson Community Foundation. Lee Sheng said she wanted parish events to involve the entire community and asked residents and local business owners to get involved.

"I want our bicentennial to feel like everybody's a part of it," Lee Sheng said in her address.