FATHER'S DAY

Father's Day falls on the third Sunday in June to honor the role fathers play in the family structure and society. This day recognizes not just fathers, but the father figures in our lives. These are the men we look up to who set solid examples for us and guide us throughout our lives.

Many families dedicate the day to their fathers and grandfathers. Whether they are first-time fathers just learning to change a diaper, or experienced fathers offering sage advice, the day celebrates everything a father is. Fathers from family to family play a variety of roles. They may be a caregiver, provider, or advisor. Some fathers are the strong, silent types. And yet others tell us stories for days. Fathers teach, guiding small hands as they hammer a nail or sail a kite.

We only look up to our fathers for so long. At some point, we begin to see things a little differently. But that's not when we stop looking up to them. It's at that point, we turn and look forward together.  

NATIONAL FUDGE DAY 

National Fudge Day comes around each year on June 16, allowing you to indulge in your favorite flavor of this delicious confectionery. Some of the most familiar fudge flavors are chocolate, chocolate nut, peanut butter, maple, and maple nut. 

Fudge lends itself to experimentation when it comes to flavors. Blending favorites or even a moment of inspiration will create a new delicious kind of fudge. Adding bits of candy, nuts, or sprinkles on National Fudge Day can bring just the right celebratory burst of excitement to an old favorite.

In the late 19th century, some shops on Mackinac Island, Michigan, began to produce similar products as the Vassar College fudge and sold it to summer vacationers. Fudge is still made in some of the original shops located on the famous island. 

How the tiki bar craze hit New Orleans at a Pontchartrain Beach hot spot

Fun fact: A Louisiana entrepreneur started the whole concept

• BY MIKE SCOTT

• In this undated photo, Harry Batt, former owner of Pontchartrain Beach, stands in front of the Bali Ha'i at the Beach. Originally called the Beachcomber, it opened in 1958, and was renamed in 1959.

If the wind was blowing in New Orleans on April 26, 1958, it was most assuredly a south wind.

Like, really south.

That was the day New Orleans’ beloved Pontchartrain Beach amusement park reopened for its 30th season. As was the case every year, there were new rides to be enjoyed, but the indisputable star of the show would be the park’s newest restaurant: the Beachcomber, a bamboo-bedecked, Polynesian-inspired oasis.

Later renamed the Bali Ha’i at the Beach for reasons we’ll explain later, it would give New Orleans its first full-on taste of tiki culture.

Over the quarter-century that followed, it would also carve out a place in New Orleanians’ hearts as a memorable locale to celebrate special occasions, from birthdays to anniversaries to prom nights to wedding proposals.

What many might not realize is that its opening also was a full-circle moment of sorts, or that remnants of the Bali Ha’i still linger today, if you know where to look.

Starting at the beginning

But before telling the story of the birth of the Bali Ha’i, it’s worthwhile — and relevant — to first flashback to the birth of tiki culture.

That came in 1938 with the opening in Hollywood of Don the Beachcomber, a tiki-inspired bar and restaurant that sprung not so much from actual island culture as from the fertile imagination of adventurer, raconteur and entrepreneur Donn Beach.

For the record, that wasn’t his birth name. He adopted it as part of his shtick, which centered on meticulous South Seas theming and powerful, rum-laced concoctions served in glasses as kitschily exotic as his restaurant’s island decor.

His real name was Ernest Raymond Beaumont Gantt. And his birthplace?

“It all started in 1907 in Mandeville in Louisiana across Lake Pontchartrain,” Beach told an interviewer in 1987 as part of an oral history project conducted by the Honolulu-based Watmull Foundation. “It's between Mandeville and New Orleans in the country. I spent my early days in school in Mandeville and Jamaica and in Texas.”

His family didn’t stay in Mandeville long — but it was long enough for him to get his first taste of sailing, courtesy of his maternal grandfather.

He was hooked.

Later, instead of going to college, he embarked on a round-the-world ramble that would inspire his game-changing Hollywood bar. Movie stars flocked to the place. Normals did, too. Countless imitators followed. Tiki culture was born.

The New Orleans connection

Notably among those imitators: Pontchartrain Beach owner Harry Batt.

Batt was himself a world traveler, setting out on annual voyages after his theme park closed for the season. Unfailingly, he returned with new ideas and new attractions to implement the following season.

In 1958, he decided to give tiki a try, closing the park’s old Beach Terrance restaurant and replacing it with an island-inspired structure featuring wall-to-wall escape.

Located right along the park’s Midway just a stone’s throw from the sandy beach from which the park got its name, the restaurant — built by Joseph Lenz, of New Orleans — was an ersatz Polynesian longhouse, with bamboo-covered walls and a thatched roof with dramatically pitched peaks.

Large wooden tikis adorned its exterior, with palm trees and other tropical foliage completing the look.

Stepping inside was to be transported to another world. The furniture was all bamboo and rattan. Hanging from the ceiling and on the walls were fish traps, spears and other South Seas artifacts collected by Batt “in Honolulu and elsewhere.” A prominent mural depicting the Hawaiian Islands decorated a wall of the main dining room.

Smaller, private dining rooms carried such names as the Bora Bora Hut, the Lanai Hut and the Samoan Hut.

The flavors of Bali Ha’i

The menu: Chinese food with a Cantonese flair — a relative novelty in New Orleans at the time. What most people remember, though, is the drink menu, which featured such potent pours as the Bali Bali, the Native Diver and the Tahitian Breeze.

Particularly popular were the shareable Tiki Bowl, served with multiple straws in a communal vessel supported by three tiki figures, and the Fogg Cutter, served in a smiling tiki mug, the design for which was appropriated from a now-defunct San Francisco joint called Tiki Bob’s.

Those willing to cough up a few extra dollars could take the mug or the bowl home with them.

It was an immediate hit. By the time the park closed after the 1958 season, it was announced the restaurant would operate year-round.

That’s about the same time that the lawyers came calling.

They were sent by the aforementioned Donn Beach, and they demanded Batt stop using the name the Beachcomber, arguing it infringed on Beach’s still-booming business.

They apparently made a convincing argument. When Pontchartrain Beach opened for the 1959 season, Batt’s Beachcomber had been renamed Bali Ha’i at the Beach.

All that remains

Alas, tastes change, and by the mid-1980s, tiki culture was experiencing a lull. After Pontchartrain Beach closed in 1983, an attempt was made to keep the Bali Ha’i running, but the handwriting was on the bamboo wall.

In October 1988, a classified ad in The Times-Picayune announced an everything-must-go sale at the Bali Ha’i — from souvenirs to chairs. Not long after, in May 1990, the building burned down.

Traces of it still remain, however. The old “entry port,” which apparently survived the fire, serves as a picnic pavilion at Veterans Memorial Park in Kenner.

Fueled by the recent resurgence of tiki culture, online auction sites occasionally offer Tiki Bob mugs emblazoned with the Bali Ha’i name.

You can own one for a couple hundred bucks or so.

'A Family Reunion': The United Houma Nation brings back its annual powwow June 15-16

• BY SARAH RAVITS Jun 9, 2024 

The United Houma Nation brings back its traditional powwow June 15-16 at the Barry P. Bonvillain Civic Center in Houma. 

Photo provided by Tara Fitch / The United Houma Nation

With an upcoming powwow, the United Houma Nation is making up for lost time.

The group of 19,000 tribal members, spread across six Louisiana parishes, have been focusing their efforts on recovering their homes and people after being hard-hit by the Covid pandemic, followed by hurricanes Zeta and Ida.

That’s on top of the growing concerns over land loss from coastal erosion over the years.

But these threats have fueled the Indigenous communities to further band together and fight for their survival.

The group's first powwow since before the pandemic is being held June 15 and June 16 at the Barry P. Bonvillain Civic Center in Houma, and it’s certainly a bright spot, says Lora Ann Chaisson, principal chief.

“It’s been a lot of work,” Chaisson says. “But the powwow is a celebration. There will be lots of different styles of dancing, and different tribes coming in.”

A powwow is basically a huge social gathering celebrating Indigenous cultures, with drumming and music, dancing, rituals and food. The United Houma Nation’s will offer white beans, Louisiana seafood and Indian tacos, along with art for sale.

It’s a chance for the Louisiana coastal region’s tribal members to share traditions, reunite with each other and share their customs with non-tribal members.

And it’s not only a showcase of the South Louisiana tribes that make up the United Houma Nation, who come from Lafourche, Terrebonne, St. Bernard, Plaquemines, St. Mary and Jefferson parishes. There will be tribal representatives from Oklahoma, Tennessee, Alabama and North Carolina flocking in to share their own rituals, all while dressed in “beautiful regalia,” Chaisson says.

The event also aims to raise awareness and solidarity for people with disabilities within the tribal communities and beyond. Chaisson says their disabled members make important contributions to the organization and society as a whole.

“We want to show that people with disabilities have abilities,” she says.

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There will be official tribal business occurring over the weekend, including a blessing of the powwow circle and the swearing in of new tribal council members who were elected June 1.

But then it’s time to party.

For those who have never been to a powwow, Chaisson says there are a few easy guidelines. For instance, people shouldn’t walk in and out of the powwow circle.

“Just be respectful,” she says. “Don’t touch people’s feathers ... They are medicine, they are sacred. And ask if you can take a picture.”

But Chaisson says it’s an inviting space for anyone to come learn and celebrate alongside the tribes, and there will be plenty of seating around the circle.

“Everyone is welcome,” she says. "We're excited to see all of our folks that we haven't seen in so long, to have the dancing and the drums back. I'm looking forward to it, and so many people are. It's been so long ... It's a big family reunion.”

The United Houma Nation powwow takes place at the Barry P. Bonvillain Civic Center at 346 Houma Blvd. in Houma. Doors open at 10 a.m. both days, with grand entry scheduled for noon. For more information, visit unitedhoumanation.org.

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.

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)

Charlie's Steak House

Location

4510 Dryades St

New Orleans, LA

70115

Which sentence uses "ephemeral" correctly?

His ephemeral presence filled the room.

The ephemeral snowfall lasted for days.

She cherished the ephemeral memories.

The ephemeral beauty of the sunset took their breath away.

Which sentence uses "ephemeral" correctly?

The ephemeral beauty of the sunset took their breath away.

"The ephemeral beauty of the sunset took their breath away." uses the word "ephemeral" correctly. In this sentence, "ephemeral" is used to describe the temporary or fleeting nature of the beauty displayed by the sunset. It emphasizes the idea that the beauty of the sunset is only temporary, existing for a short period of time before disappearing. The word choice effectively captures the essence of the sunset's transitory nature and conveys the powerful impact it had on the individuals, leaving them in awe and breathless.

Join the Official Watch Party at Loft 18 Metairie

Attention NOLA GOLD Rugby fans! Get ready for the ultimate watch party experience this Sunday, June 9th, at Loft 18! Come together to cheer on our NOLA GOLD team as they take on RFC Los Angeles in a match you won't want to miss. Witness every thrilling moment live on TV, while enjoying exciting games and soaking up the incredible atmosphere as we unite to propel our team to victory! Plus, as a special treat for our devoted fans, indulge in half-off all draft beer, $20 buckets of Nutrl, and a generous 20% discount on food. Come out and showcase your support at Loft 18 in true NOLA style!

Best Snowballs in New Orleans | Top 10 New Orleans Snowball Stands

By: Emily Hingle

When the weather gets hot in New Orleans, which is most of the year, you can find this tasty treat to cool you off. The snowball is a delicacy of the modern day when freezing water to make ice was finally invented. Local businessmen George Ortolano and Ernest Hansen created ice-shaving machines in the 1930s that would go on to make snowballs for nearly a century. Today, you can get snowballs across Louisiana, but everyone has their favorite spot because of all the great snowball memories.

These New Orleans snowball stands have been cranking out snowballs seasonally for years. Each one has their own specialties, but there are lots of excellent flavors at all of them.

WHERE TO GET SNOWBALLS IN NEW ORLEANS

1. Hansens's Sno-Bliz

4801 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 891-9788

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Hansen's Sno-Bliz [Courtesy of Hansen's Sno-Bliz Facebook]

When you drive past Hansen's, you'll probably notice a line down the block. The snowballs here are so good that New Orleanians have been enjoying them for almost a century! This humble snowball stand was awarded by the James Beard Awards in 2014 for being an "American Classic."

The regulars will always go for their favorite flavors, but there's no shame in trying one of the specialty limited flavors from time to time. Try a plain flavor like Pineapple, Grape, or Strawberry. The tart flavors include Satsuma, Limeade, and Fruit Punch. The new fancy flavors are also great: Hibiscus, Fresh Watermelon, Pink Peppermint, Ginger Cayenne, and more.

2. Imperial Woodpecker Sno-Balls

3511 Magazine St., (251) 366-7777

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Imperial Woodpecker Sno-balls [Courtesy of iwsnoballs.com]

Imperial Woodpecker Sno-Balls celebrated a decade of serving snowballs on Magazine Street at Aline Street in 2023. What sets this stand apart from the rest are the all-natural house-made syrups that can be ordered, although there are traditional sugary syrups available as well.

The house-made flavors include, but are not limited to, Coconut Milk, Lemon Basil, Pineapple Cilantro, and Watermelon Jalapeño. The cream house-made flavors include Cereal Cream, Cream of Cardamom, Earl Grey Cream, Cream of Chicory Coffee, and Vanilla Bean Cream. Get one of those topped with Marshmallow Fluff or even some vanilla ice cream for a real treat.

3. Pandora's Snowballs

901 N Carrollton Ave., (504) 285-4867

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Pandora's Snowballs [Courtesy of Pandora's Snowballs Facebook]

Pandora's Snowballs is easy to find when you're cruising down Carrollton. Just look for the line of people waiting on the corner of Dumaine Street. This Mid-City institution is open seasonally, but it's totally worth coming back in the summer to get a snowball to keep cool.

The cream syrups are really the standouts. There are dozens of flavors to try. The Orchid Vanilla Cream and Wedding Cake Cream are more sophisticated, while the Sky Blue Cream and Nectar Cream are for Pandora's biggest fans. There's also options including Red Velvet Cream, Cookie Dough Cream, Grasshopper Cream, Bananas Foster Cream, and Buttercream Cream just to name a few.

4. Sno-La

8108 Hampson St., (504) 327-7669

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Sno-La [Courtesy of Sno-La Facebook]

There's something very special about Sno-La. This snowball stand stuffs the inside of their snowballs with cheesecake. That's right! You have the option of having a snowball with a big chunk of creamy cheesecake right in the middle. There are plenty of traditional snowballs, too.

The Sno-La Favorite is a red velvet cream snowball stuffed with cheesecake, and The Pelican is a Bananas Foster cream and red velvet cream snowball stuffed with cheesecake and topped with condensed milk. The Chantilly Cake is a gorgeous treat: wedding cake cream and strawberry snowball stuffed with cheesecake, strawberries, and blueberries, and topped with whipped cream or condensed milk.

5. The Original New Orleans Sno-balls & Smoothee

4313 Elysian Fields Ave., (504) 309-5346

[Courtney Cook, Unsplash]

New Orleans Sno-balls has so much more than shaved ice treats, though that would be reason enough to visit it. They've got great flavor options like Bahama Mama, Cantaloupe, Polar Punch, and Tsunami, in addition to all the usual flavors you know well. The cream flavors deserve some attention. You can't find snowballs like Pralines-N-Cream, Strawberry Shortcake, or Banana Cream anywhere else.

You can also get a refreshing smoothie or concessions like hot dogs, corn dogs, and popcorn. To make a meal out of it, get a dozen Hot Tamales. It's a totally New Orleans tradition!

6. Rodney's Snowball Stand

9231 Lake Forest Blvd., (504) 241-2035

[Lance Anderson, Unsplash]

Rodney's is a favorite snowball stand for many Westbank residents. The traditional snowballs, in flavors like Passionfruit, Butterscotch, Banana, and Mango, keep them coming back, but the Deluxe Cream Flavors topped with condensed milk are special. The Piña Colada Cream can transport you to a tropical beach.

When you're at Rodney's, you may also be tempted to get a second dessert like a Hot Caramel Pecan Pie Sundae, a Strawberry Malt, or a Root Beer Float. If you prefer something hot and savory, the Hot Tamales or Chili Cheese Nachos will fill you up.

7. Ike's Snowballs

520 City Park Ave., (504) 208-9983

ikessnowballs.com

Ike's Snowballs [Courtesy of Ike's Snowballs Facebook]

If you're heading to City Park, stop by Ike's right next to MoPho for a big, cold snowball. There are a lot of options including cream, sugar-free, and clear flavors. There are also two very special snowballs just for dogs, who are welcome to hang out on the porch. They will love the chicken or roast beef snowballs made just for them.

The humans in your life will probably prefer a regular old snowball in a traditional flavor like Cake Batter, Tiger's Blood, Green Apple, or Strawberry, or something special like a Wine Cooler, Georgia Peach, Silver Fox, or Mojito.

8. Sal's Sno-Balls

1823 Metairie Ave., (504) 666-1823

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Sal's Sno-Balls [Courtesy of Sal's Sno-Balls Facebook]

Old Metairie folks rejoice when Sal's Sno-Balls opens for the season. Sal's may have the best snowballs in Jefferson Parish. Sal's keeps their menu simple, which means that the line moves pretty fast. People take their snowballs and eat them sitting on the tree stumps underneath the shady trees around the stand. You may be able to get a cup of shaved ice for your four-legged friend if you ask.

Sal's signature flavors are popular with the regulars: Popeye, Purple Dream, Sock-It-To-Me, and S'mores are one-of-a-kind. Sample one of the cream flavors like the Crème de Mint or a chocolate flavor like the Cherry Sip for something different.

9. Bubby's Snoballs

247 Harrison Ave., (504) 905-2366

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Bubby's Snoballs [Courtesy of Bubby's Snoballs Facebook]

Bubby's has a loyal clientele of Lakeview families who love walking over to the stand on hot days. Traditional snowballs are the main feature, but there are some snacks and soft-serve ice cream that may persuade you as well.

Adults will love the cocktail-inspired flavors like Hurricane, Margarita, Mojito, White Russian, and Pina Colada. Kids of all ages will appreciate Candy Apple, Wild Cherry, Nectar Cream, and Dreamsicle. You can get your dreamy snowball topped with a number of things, including gummy bears, strawberries, nuts, and Butterfingers.

10. Downtown 504 Snowballz

1703 N Broad St., (504) 344-9199

facebook.com/DownTown504Snowballz

NATIONAL TURKEY LOVERS' DAY

National Turkey Lovers' Day on the third Sunday in June asks us to make room for turkey on the menu this summer. Turkey adds to the fast and fresh convenience for consumers who love the option for its healthy lean protein and tasty flavor. 

With turkey being enjoyed more often in the spring and summer than ever before, it is the established year-round meat because of its versatility. Ground turkey, turkey tenderloin, turkey sausage, and turkey bacon are some of the more popular ways to enjoy this delicious meat. Summertime grilling includes turkey burgers, turkey drumsticks, turkey breast, and turkey hot dogs. Delis offer turkey sandwiches as a popular lunch choice, too. 

On Deck for June 16, 2024

National Days

FATHER'S DAY

NATIONAL TURKEY LOVERS' DAY

NATIONAL FUDGE DAY

On Deck for June 17, 2024

National Days

NATIONAL EAT YOUR VEGETABLES DAY

NATIONAL ROOT BEER DAY

NATIONAL CHERRY TART DAY

NATIONAL APPLE STRUDEL DAY

NATIONAL MASCOT DAY

June 16th Celebrated History

1911 - Henry Ford establishes the Ford Motor Company with 11 investors.

1933 - The Federal Reserve Act of 1933 creates the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC).

1963 - Valentina Tereshkova became the first woman in space when she was launched into orbit around the Earth in Vostok 6 on June 16, 1963.

2012 - Aboard the spacecraft Shenzhou, Liu Yang became the first Chinese woman in space.

June 16th Celebrated Birthdays

Geronimo – 1829

The legendary Bedonkohe Apache, Geronimo sought revenge against the Mexican and U.S. governments. He successfully evaded capture for decades until 1886. Geronimo surrendered, not once, but twice that year. First to General George Crook, but quickly escaped fearing death. He surrendered once again soon after to Brigadier General Nelson Miles.

Stan Laurel – 1890

Born Arthur Stanley Jefferson, the American comedian and actor gained prominence during the 1920s. He performed slapstick comedy routines alongside Oliver Hardy until illness ended Hardy’s career in 1954. The duo was noted for “The Cuckoo Song.

Katharine Graham – 1917

The American publisher presided over The Washington Post for nearly 30 years. She operated Newsweek magazine.

Joyce Carol Oates – 1938

The American writer is known for her poems and short stories. She’s published several books including,The Falls, We Were the Mulvaneys,andA Book of American Martyrs.

Tupac Shakur – 1971

In 1996, the influential American rapper was murdered during a drive-by shooting.

Cinema Flashback

Teri Garr, Gene Wilder, Marty Feldman,Peter Boyle, and Mel Brooks in “Young Frankenstein” (1974).

Good Old Days

a neighbourhood grocery store 1950s

New Orleans Uncovered

Derby Gisclair 

1944: Tight Fit

People often comment about how large many of the vintage automobiles were and how difficult it must have been to navigate along the streets of New Orleans. Well, imagine the difficulties for the streetcar operators in the French Quarter as evidenced by this image from 1944 of a female operator deftly guiding the Desire streetcar down Royal Street past the Monteleone Hotel. The hotel was the state campaign headquarters of Jimmie Davis who would eventually win the first of two terms in 1944.

Louisiana History

Wright Jessica 

1965: Flooding in the Lower 9th Ward of New Orleans after Hurricane Betsy

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

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

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, June 17

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. 

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

(504) 733-2248

The New Orleans Juneteenth Festival commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States. It is a time of reflection, celebration, and community engagement.

The festival is on Wednesday, June 19 from 12 pm - 6 pm at Congo Square, with a Second-Line at noon to kick off the event. New Orleans Juneteenth Festival provides an artistic space for local performing artists, vendors, and speakers to express their creativity while celebrating what liberation looks like through the lens of New Orleans culture.

St. Bernard Parish Government 

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**Juneteenth Committee to Commemorate Juneteenth in St. Bernard Parish**

St. Bernard Parish, LA – The Juneteenth Committee is delighted to announce a heartfelt community event commemorating Juneteenth, taking place on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 from 9am - 11am at Val Riess. This celebration aims to foster education, cultural awareness, and honor the historical significance of Juneteenth.

Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, marks the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States. It is a day for celebration, reflection, and learning. The Juneteenth Committee has organized a rich array of activities including historical presentations, a catered breakfast, music, and water activities for children.

"We are thrilled to partner with our sponsors and the St. Bernard Parish Office of Tourism to bring the community together once again to honor the rich history and achievements of African Americans," said April Columbus, President of the Juneteenth Committee. "Every year, this event provides an opportunity for all residents of St. Bernard Parish to come together, learn, and celebrate the emancipation of the enslaved. We aim to raise awareness and commemorate Juneteenth in a meaningful way."

This year's event will highlight and commemorate the Historical Fazendeville Community of St. Bernard Parish. By focusing on the importance of our roots, community, education, unity, and cultural appreciation, we hope to ignite a spirit of inclusivity and inspire our local leaders and government.

Philip Melancon

Gennifer Flowers' Kelsto Club

Wednesday Speakeasy at 7 …

720 St Louis, Across from Antoine’s

. . . No Cover

On Friday, June 21st from 6:00 – 8:00 PM, International House celebrates the advent of sultry summer with reverence and Vodou mystique found only in this

impossibly interesting city.

For centuries, the Summer Solstice has been celebrated worldwide, marking a time of transition and renewal. 

But, today, we’re the only hotel in the world that honors this sacred time with a local blend of Haitian Vodou, Catholicism, Native American tradition and Masonic mystery - paired, of course, with an extraordinary cocktails.

Kindly join us - dressed in white - for a fascinating evening. The rhythm of drums. A fascinating Priestess. This Creole World brought vividly to life. This beguiling Solstice celebration has happened annually for 150 years - first by legendary Voodoo Queen    Marie Laveau and now by the remarkable Priestess Sallie Ann Glassman.

New Orleans Jazz Club

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.

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, June 24 from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Norman Mayer Library (3001 Gentilly Blvd.) 
• Tuesday, June 25 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Algiers Regional Library (3014 Holiday Dr.) 
• Wednesday, June 26 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Rosenwald Recreation Center (1120 S. Broad St.) 
• Thursday, June 27 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Andrew Pete Sanchez Multi-Service Center (1616 Fats Domino Ave.) 
• Friday, June 28 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Treme Recreation Community Center (900 N. Villere St.) 
• 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 attending a session. More information about the Healthy Homes Administration can be found online at nola.gov/next/healthy-homes. 

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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