Mayor Landrieu to Host Graduation Ceremony for Job Training Program
NEW ORLEANS - Tomorrow, Dec. 12, 2017, Mayor Mitch Landrieu and City officials will celebrate the graduation of the 17th cohort of the City's job training program, STRIVE NOLA. Mayor Landrieu will also recognize the successes past STRIVE NOLA graduates who have benefitted from the program.
Launched in March 2015, STRIVE NOLA connects disadvantaged jobseekers to employment opportunities by providing workforce case management, foundational skills training and supportive services. Additionally, in December 2017, Mayor Landrieu announced the STRIVE Fresh Start program to support participants involved in justice system.
WHO: Mayor Mitch Landrieu
Ashleigh Gardere, Executive Director, Network for Economic
Tuesday-Saturday: 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m. Sunday: 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m.
533 Royal Street
Tour tickets are $5 per person, free for members of THNOC
Just in time for the holiday season, The Historic New Orleans Collection will once again offer Holiday Home and Courtyard Tours of the Williams Residence. The two-story brick townhouse, built in 1889 and restored in the 1940s, was owned by THNOC's founders General L. Kemper and Leila Williams. Filled with antiques and art collected by the couple in their wide travels, the house was occupied by the Williamses from 1946 through 1964.
From December 1 through 30, visitors to the residence will learn about the couple's Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Eve celebrations. The residence will feature a beautifully decorated dining room and elegant tree with vintage ornaments. Photos of their holiday parties will also be on display. In keeping with the Williamses' tradition of natural greenery, fresh wreaths, garlands, and flower arrangements-all donated by Arbor House Floral-adorn the residence and public spaces at THNOC's Royal Street property.
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FRESH & LOCAL:
It's the time of the year when fresh herbs really start to flourish. As wintery cold kicks in, you'll be able to find parsley, cilantro, many types of mint, cutting celery (a great stand in for the vegetable celery which doesn't grow particularly well in our climate), sage, oregano, thyme and rosemary, among others. Savory, marjoram and lovage are also available for the more adventurous. You can find cut herbs or plant starts at any of our four weekly markets to use or grow your own. Not only do fresh herbs add tons of fresh flavor and color to meals which can be great this time of year when we tend toward warm and creamy, mild comfort foods, they're packed with essential vitamins and polyphenols, which have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. The lemon thyme pictured below is also a natural mosquito repellent, in case this cold doesn't finish off those little buggers. Basil is cold intolerant but if you cover your basil plant on cold nights or bring it inside, you may be able to coax it through the winter, and have a robust bush next year.
PICKS OF THE WEEK: INTERESTED IN BUYING HERBS?
If you're interested in buying your own herbs for this season, find herb starts or full fledged plants at the Saturday and Tuesday farmers markets. Southbound Gardens sells herbs on Saturdays, Mr. Mizell on Tuesdays, and for a limited time J&D Farms on both Tuesdays and Saturdays. Herbs are some of the easiest plants to grow and buying starts instead of cut herbs really gives you the most bang for your buck. Southbound Gardens' Ian Willson, also Antigravity's Dirt Nerd, recently wrote the article Cut and Come Again that talks about the best ways to harvest plants like herbs so that they will keep growing and providing for your kitchen!
CULTIVATING COMMUNITIES
Longue Vue House and Gardens will be at the market Tuesday, December 12th with the students in their Cultivating Communities program. Stop by their table for goods like pineapple hot sauce, 6 inch potted edible ginger plants, greens, assorted herbs, and lemons and support this essential children's program.
VENDOR OF THE WEEK: SPICY LADY SEASONINGS
Perfect for gifts! Spicy Lady Seasonings have packaged spices, olive oils, spiced dark chocolate, teas and more. All products are salt and preservative free, non-gmo, and made with locally sourced or foraged ingredients. You can catch the "Spicy Family" at our Uptown, French Quarter, and Downtown markets as well as the Made in Louisiana event at SoFAB this Saturday after market.
TUESDAY'S GREEN PLATE SPECIAL: SNEAKY PICKLE
Sneaky Pickle is in the house for December. Sneaky P is an eclectic Bywater/Upper Ninth champ of a cafe. We are in for a month of an ever-changing menu of farm-fresh, from-scratch fare, including the signature "bowl of food," a beans, grain and veg mashup. By rotating local ingredients from the likes of VEGGI Farmers Cooperative and Des Allemands Katfish, Chef Ben Tabor aims to encourage vegans and meat eaters to enjoy their meals together.
In December, the variety of holiday happenings at the hotel will once again be complemented by performances from local school choirs. Throughout the month, students will gather in the Windsor Court lobby to provide seasonal entertainment in true New Orleans holiday spirit. The current schedule is below.
Tuesday, December 12, 1 p.m. - Newman Middle School
Wednesday, December 13, 1 p.m. - St. Andrews Episcopal School
Thursday, December 14, 1 p.m. - McGehee School
Friday, December 15, 10 a.m. - St. Paul's Episcopal
Windsor Court Hotel
300 Gravier Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone: 504-523-6000 Phone: 800-262-2662
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East Bank Regional Library Hosts
Bands in December as Part of Holiday Programming
METAIRIE, LA - The East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon, will host eight musical concerts during December 2017 as part of its holiday programming. Each concert is free of charge and is open to the public.
1 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2017
Memory Lane
The three-piece combo "Memory Lane" performs music from the 1930s to today.
7 p.m., Monday, Dec. 18, 2017
Mike and Friends
Concert performance by a new classical ensemble.
7 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2017
New Aurora Saxophone Ensemble
This small group, consisting only of saxophones, performs a variety of tunes.
7 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017
The Clarinet Quacks
The group consisting of clarinetists plays a range of music for patrons.
2 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 21, 2017
The Ken Veca Big Band
The Ken Veca Big Band performs music from the Big Band era.
For more information regarding this presentation, contact Chris Smith, Manager of Adult Programming for the library, at 504-889-8143 or wcsmith@jefferson.lib.la.us.
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NOPD First District to Hold Weekly MAX Meeting on December 12
NEW ORLEANS - The NOPD's First District will hold its weekly MAX meeting on Tuesday, December 12, at 1 p.m. The meeting will be held at the First District Station, located at 501 North Rampart Street. The public is invited to attend this meeting.
MAX meetings, led by the senior leadership in each NOPD district, provide a synopsis of police activity for the week, including trends in crime and crime reduction strategies that are being implemented. These meetings also include a discussion on all other topics for which that District has responsibility. The data supporting these MAX meetings is available online to improve transparency and accountability. MAX meetings are held once a week in each District and are open to the public.
For more information, call 504-658-6010.
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About the NOPD First District
Under the direction of Commander Hans Ganthier, the First District coverage includes the Treme and Mid-City areas. The First District police station is located at 501 North Rampart St., New Orleans, LA 70112. For more information, call 504-658-6010.
NOPD Third District to Hold Weekly MAX Meeting on December 12
NEW ORLEANS - The NOPD's Third District will hold its weekly MAX meeting on Tuesday, December 12, at 1 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Third District Station, located at 4600 Paris Avenue. The public is invited to attend this meeting.
MAX meetings, led by the senior leadership in each NOPD district, provide a synopsis of police activity for the week, including trends in crime and crime reduction strategies that are being implemented. These meetings also include a discussion on all other topics for which that District has responsibility. The data supporting these MAX meetings is available online to improve transparency and accountability. MAX meetings are held once a week in each District and are open to the public.
For more information, call 504-658-6030.
NOPD Fourth District to Hold Weekly MAX Meeting on December 12
NEW ORLEANS - The NOPD's Fourth District will hold its weekly MAX meeting on Tuesday, December 12, at 1 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Fourth District Station, located at 2405 Sanctuary Drive. The public is invited to attend this meeting.
MAX meetings, led by the senior leadership in each NOPD district, provide a synopsis of police activity for the week, including trends in crime and crime reduction strategies that are being implemented. These meetings also include a discussion on all other topics for which that District has responsibility. The data supporting these MAX meetings is available online to improve transparency and accountability. MAX meetings are held once a week in each District and are open to the public.
For more information, call 504-658-6040.
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About the NOPD Fourth District
Under the direction of Commander Caesar Ruffin, the Fourth District coverage includes Algiers and English Turn, including the Algiers Ferry Terminal and Mardi Gras World. The Fourth District police station is located at 2405 Sanctuary Dr., New Orleans, LA 70114. For more information, call 504-658-6040.
NOPD Sixth District to Hold Weekly MAX Meeting on December 12
NEW ORLEANS - The NOPD's Sixth District will hold its weekly MAX meeting on Tuesday, December 12, at 3:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Sixth District Station, located at 1930 Martin Luther King Boulevard. The public is invited to attend this meeting.
MAX meetings, led by the senior leadership in each NOPD district, provide a synopsis of police activity for the week, including trends in crime and crime reduction strategies that are being implemented. These meetings also include a discussion on all other topics for which that District has responsibility. The data supporting these MAX meetings is available online to improve transparency and accountability. MAX meetings are held once a week in each District and are open to the public.
For more information, call 504-658-6060.
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About the NOPD Sixth District
Under the direction of Commander Ronnie Stevens, the Sixth District coverage includes the Irish Channel, Central City and Garden District areas. The Sixth District police station is located at 1930 Martin Luther King Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70113. For more information, call 504-658-6060
NOPD Seventh District to Hold Weekly MAX Meeting on December 12
NEW ORLEANS - The NOPD's Seventh District will hold its weekly MAX meeting on Tuesday, December 11, at 1 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Seventh District Station, located at 10101 Dwyer Road. The public is invited to attend this meeting.
MAX meetings, led by the senior leadership in each NOPD district, provide a synopsis of police activity for the week, including trends in crime and crime reduction strategies that are being implemented. These meetings also include a discussion on all other topics for which that District has responsibility. The data supporting these MAX meetings is available online to improve transparency and accountability. MAX meetings are held once a week in each District and are open to the public.
For more information, call 504-658-6070.
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About the NOPD Seventh District
Under the direction of Commander Lawrence Dupree, the Seventh District coverage includes New Orleans East. The Seventh District police station is located at 10101 Dwyer Road, New Orleans, LA 70127. For more information, call 504-658-6070.
NOPD Eighth District to Hold Weekly MAX Meeting on December 12
NEW ORLEANS - The NOPD's Eighth District will hold its weekly MAX meeting on Tuesday, December 12, at 2 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Eighth District Station, located at 334 Royal Street. The public is invited to attend this meeting.
MAX meetings, led by the senior leadership in each NOPD district, provide a synopsis of police activity for the week, including trends in crime and crime reduction strategies that are being implemented. These meetings also include a discussion on all other topics for which that District has responsibility. The data supporting these MAX meetings is available online to improve transparency and accountability. MAX meetings are held once a week in each District and are open to the public.
For more information, call 504-658-6080.
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About the NOPD Eighth District
Under the direction of Commander Nicholas Gernon, the Eighth District coverage includes French Quarter and Central Business District, including Harrah's Casino, Canal Place and Bourbon Street. The Eighth District police station is located at 334 Royal St., New Orleans, LA 70130. For more information, call 504-658-6080.
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The New Orleans Jazz Museum at the Old U.S. Mint
400 Esplanade Ave. | New Orleans, 70116 504-568-6993 | 800-568-6968
New Orleans Jazz Museum
December Events
December 12
9:30a Baby Artsplay, free
2:00p Down on Their Luck Orchestra, free
4:00p Jazz Pilates, free
6:00p LEH Reception
December 13
2:00p Piano Hour, free
December 14
6:00p Friends of the Cabildo 2nd Thursday Lecture:"For Home and Country: Louisiana in the Great War" w/Karen Leather & Joyce Miller, free
December 15
7:00p Friends of the Cabildo Concert Series: Sonny Landreth, $25
The last day for open enrollment this year is December 15th!
With a shortened deadline this year, you must take action now to have coverage in 2018.
Event will feature health care navigators from
504HealthNet and the
New Orleans Musicians' Clinic who will offer onsite marketplace and medicaid enrollment with insurance counselors who can assist those who need to get signed up with the process and help choose a plan that's best for them.
Those interested in enrolling or getting coverage please bring ID, Social Security Number and proof of yearly income.
Kick off the Chanukah holiday with a joyous celebration and Lighting of the largest Menorah in the state. Music, Hot Latke Bar, Kids' Activities & Craft, Face painting, unicyclist and stilt-walker, Menorahs, candles, gelt, dreidels and sufganiyot. #sharethelights
500 Port of New Orleans Pl, New Orleans, Louisiana 70130
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You are invited to New Orleans Magazine's Hobnobber! Mix, mingle, sip and socialize with other local professionals. Enjoy complimentary hors d'oeuvres, drink specials, register to win door prizes and more. The December soiree takes place at Curio, located at 301 Royal St, New Orleans. $5 admission benefits French Quarter Fest, Inc. The dress code is business attire and advanced reservations are required.
NOTE: Must be 21 to attend *Email will be given to host venue.
Join the tradition and reserve your table for A Feast of Seven Fishes at Avo. This Italian Christmas feast includes a five-course tasting menu featuring Jumbo Lump Crab, Gulf Shrimp, Tuna, Trout, Red Snapper, Louisiana Crawfish and Scallops. For the full menu, click here. https://gallery.mailchimp.com/0b4b372df9785bd43924418a3/images/967b9248-e820-4376-8991-bef0a90bf82f.jpg This seasonal special is available beginning December 11 through December 30.
Multimedia Presentation by NASA Scientists in Entergy Giant Screen TheaterPLUTO-PALOOZA New Orleans: Tuesday, December 12, 2017, 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Visitors to Entergy Giant Screen Theater at Audubon Aquarium have a rare chance to hear directly from NASA's New Horizons research team on Tuesday, December 12, 2017 from 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. in a fast-paced, multimedia presentation featuring stunning images and science gathered by the New Horizons spacecraft that flew by Pluto and its moons. HD video illuminates key mission milestones, including a preview of the spacecraft's next encounter - a flight past a still-more-distant Kuiper Belt Object (KBO) known as "2014 MU69" on New Year's Day 2019.
"This is the greatest thing since the invention of sliced bread, and we are delighted to have these amazing scientists with us to share their life and work," said Tricia LeBlanc, Audubon Nature Institute's Director of Education Programs. "We're also going to be hosting a special Teacher Workshop at Audubon Louisiana Nature Center, using its new Planetarium to fly educators to Pluto along with the spacecraft, so that the unique and exciting STEM lessons associated with NASA's New Horizons will live on in Louisiana classrooms in coming months and years."
NASA researchers will share both the science and behind-the-scenes personal stories of the mission during the presentation in the Theater. Speakers include:
ALAN STERN, principal investigator from Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) and the driving force behind a mission to Pluto since 1989. An author, dreamer, pilot, space entrepreneur, former NASA associate administrator and a New Orleans native, Stern regards New Horizons as an inspiring American and human success story.
HAL WEAVER, project scientist from the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL), who discovered two of Pluto's five moons using the Hubble Space Telescope and coordinates the nationwide mission science team. He'll share images of Pluto's nitrogen ice glaciers, water ice mountains and possible ice volcanoes.
CATHY OLKIN, deputy project scientist from SwRI, and an expert on the icy worlds in the far reaches of our solar system. She's flown aboard NASA research aircraft including the "Vomit Comet" and is a proponent of encouraging all Americans, especially young women, to engage in STEM careers. She'll describe some of the mysterious discoveries made about Pluto's giant moon, Charon, and other aspects of the Pluto system.
MARC BUIE, an LSU grad and science team co-investigator from SwRI is, like Alan and the others, a longtime "Plutophile." Using Hubble, after an arduous search, he discovered the tiny KBO which is the spacecraft's next flyby target, slated for January 1, 2019. He also led Earth's most ambitious and complex occultation campaign ever, using distant starlight to characterize the color, shape and size of MU69, sending 23 telescopes to Argentina and South Africa, and also using NASA's SOFIA flying observatory. Exclusive HD video will document that grand adventure.
ALICE BOWMAN, the mission operations manager from APL, is a key force in the decades-long "rocket science" needed to keep the spacecraft safe on its journey of more than three billion miles (and counting). She'll describe the teamwork, practice and resilience under pressure that has led to New Horizons' continuing success.
Following the evening presentation at the Entergy Giant Screen Theater, the audience will have the opportunity for moderated Q&A with the guest researchers, and a chance to share "selfie" photos of themselves in front of giant backdrops of Pluto and MU69.
Katie Smith Senior Director of Public Relations and Social Media Office: (504) 378-2693 / Cell: (504) 278-0542 ksmith@auduboninstitute.org
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Join OperaCréole as we honor Our Lady of Guadalupe, and the rituals and devotions of the Advent and Christmas seasons, especially those of early New Orleans, at a beautiful 19th century church in the Bywater. The concert will feature the work of Samuel Snaer, Mitchell Southall, Grant Still, Handel, Bach and other beloved composers. The concert is free and open to the public but donations to the parish and to the company are welcome.
We're breaking bread for Festa Dei Sette Pesci, also known as Feast of The Seven Fishes on December 12th at our beloved osteria, Josephine Estelle. Stories state that this is a night of seafood, family and "abbondanza" or abundance. A word formally defined as plentifulness of the good things of life and a hit-the-nail-on-the-head description of what we're planning.
We're bringing together award winning taste-makers to plate up five courses of tradition with a cocktail hour and passed bites at the start.
The five-course feast will feature: Ryan Prewitt of
Peche, Stephen Stryjewski of
Cochon, Michael Stoltzfus and
Kristen Essig of
Coquette, Nina Compton of
Compère Lapin, Dan Causgrove of
Seaworthy and Andy Ticer, Michael Hudman, Chris Borges, Breanne Kostyk and Justin Koslowsky of
Josephine Estelle.
Seats are $125 per person - including pre-drinks, dinner, wine pairings and dessert. Cocktails start at 6pm, with a full five courses of seafood splendor beginning (when else?) at 7pm.
Proceeds from each ticket sold will benefit our friends at the
Gulf Restoration Network, working to reduce pollution in our waterways, preserve Gulf wetlands, require sustainable management of Gulf fisheries and protect threatened and endangered species.
For reservations, call Josephine Estelle:
504.930.3070
Tuesday, December 12 @ 6 pm: Organ & Labyrinth, Albinas Prizgintas plays the 5000-pipe tracker organ with ambient lighting
and occasional guest musicians. From Bach to the Beatles and Beyond! Since Katrina, a unique and magical
distinctively New Orleans musical meditation.All are welcome.
FAMILY FRIENDLY
Police security provided
Handicap access and elevator available
Free and Open to the Public
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Cathy will perform songs from her New Release "Christmas" and sing a Tribute to John Denver, with many of his well-known songs! CD's will be available for $15.00. "Christmas" is a celebration with rich melodic voice of New Orleans native, singer/songwriter Cathy Gianfala Carriere, from her angelic "O Holy Night," her deeply inspired "Jesus is Born" her original Bluesy new Hit song "Christmas Here in New Orleans," to her warm Jazzy "White Christmas," John Denver's "Falling Leaves" and others. Some of the proceeds of this album are being donated to the homeless and needy in the New Orleans area. Featuring phenomenal artistry of Producer/Pianist Chris Nole and other world-class musicians; all who work with Grammy Award winning artsts! CD's
Join us in the Foundation Room Lounge for an intimate listening experience featuring four incredibly talented singer/songwriters. This week we are featuring:
Jim McCormick Abigail Cosio (Bon Bon Vivant) Mark Farmer Marc Stone
One drink minimum, lounge and dinner menus available as well as happy hour food and drink specials.
Business casual dress code enforced: please no shorts, tee shirts, flip flops, baseball caps, or athletic wear.
THE COLUMNS HOTEL, 3811 St. Charles Ave., no cover
12/12/17- Paul Sanchez and John Rankin.
12/19/17- HOLIDAY SHOW with John Rankin, Ray Moore, Tim Paco, and ?
12/26/17- John Rankin (solo).
EVERY SUNDAY, 11:30 TO 2:30 JAZZ VARIETY
SUPERIOR SEAFOOD, ST. CHARLES AND NAPOLEON
The Superior Jazz Trio with Harry Hardin, Tim Paco, and John Rankin.
FRIDAY 12/1 7:30 P.M.
MUSIC AT THE MINT
The Big Easy Guitar Festival
with:
Tommy Malone, Twangorama. The New Orleans Guitar Masters, Phil deGruy, Chip Wilson, John Rankin, Cranston Clements, Tyler Clements, Paul Clement, and Jimmy Robinson.
813 Rue Bienville, New Orleans, Louisiana 70112, United States
"This program encapsulates the true spirit of the holiday season," says Katy Casbarian, co-owner of Arnaud's Restaurant. "We're excited to make this program bigger and better to respond to the need from the NOPD. We're thankful for the other local organizations who have come on board to support this great cause, to allow greater reach and longevity of the program."
Collection bins will be placed at accessible locations during normal hours of operation and moved to different locations every few days.
Those wishing to donate bears can also do so at the following location:
A sculpture by Hank William Thomas at the Old U.S. Mint (Photo by Michael Smith, courtesy Prospect. 4)(Photographer: Michael Smith
Prospect.4: The Lotus in Spite of the Swamp Catalogue
The Prospect.4 catalogue features more than 150 color illustrations of the works by the 73 artists and arts collectives participating in the triennial. Contributors include Trevor Schoonmaker, William Cordova, Miranda Lash, Omar Lopez-Chahoud, Wangechi Mutu, Filipa Oliveira, Ebony G. Patterson, Ylva Rouse, Ned Sublette, Zoe Whitley, with additional contributions from more than 40 local, national, and international curators and writers. Catalogues may be purchased at the P.4 Welcome Center, online at www.prospectneworleans.org , and at many participating P.4 venues.
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Reveillon Dinners
The word "reveillon" means "awakening" in French, New Orleans' original language. The Creoles, some of the city's earliest inhabitants, celebrated the start of Christmas in the early 1800s, with a big family meal when they returned home from midnight mass.
Two o'clock in the morning may be an odd time to start a feast consisting of chicken and oyster gumbo, game pies, soups, souffles, lavish desserts, brandy and coffee, but this is how it was done back then. It was a tradition the Creoles inherited from their European cousins as a way of breaking the daylong religious fast leading up to Christmas Eve.
By the 1940s, the Reveillon tradition, which had been slowly fading out over succeeding generations, all but disappeared. However, it was revived in the 1990s - with modifications reflecting the times - and has been increasing in popularity ever since.
Among those modifications, the emphasis on the Reveillon tradition shifted from family dinners at home to the tables of the city's top-tier restaurants. Also, the meals are offered at more conventional dining times during the day, instead of in the wee hours of the morning.
Today dozens of New Orleans restaurants offer Reveillon Dinners with menus inspired by the Creole families who began the tradition. Participating restaurants have added their own twists to their menus, featuring their house specialties and examples of their culinary creativity.
Holiday in the Park Lights at Lafreniere Where: Lafreniere Park . 3000 Downs Boulevard Metairie LA 70003 December 2017, 5:30 pm - 9:45 pm
Lafreniere Park .
3000 Downs Boulevard Metairie, LA 70003
Cost:
Admission: $5.00 per vehicle - FREE Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Description:
This annual light display is 100% LED with a 60' sea serpent, a Princess & her Castle, the Lombardi Trophy, Saints Players, Penguin Island, Teddy Bear Factory, & Snowman Island! Newest features are the Star Wars figures R2D2 and CP3O, M & M people, Olaf & Sven from Frozen" & the Minions from Despicable Me." Carousel open nightly, $1 per ride. In Santa's Forest choose an ornament & decorate it for one of the Christmas Trees free of charge. The library hosts Story Time" where they act out Christmas stories on stage. On weekends Santa, Frosty, & Rudolph visit.
Driving Entrance on West Napoleon Avenue access gate of the park
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CELEBRATION IN THE OAKSThe Most Spectacular Holiday Lights Festival in the Country
The 2017 season is Celebration in the Oaks' 31st anniversary!
Celebration in the Oaks in City Park is one of the most spectacular holiday lights festivals in the country, with more than 165,000 visitors pouring into the Park to see the magical winter spectacle. City Park's famous oaks are swathed in hundreds of thousands of twinkling lights and breathtaking light displays are scattered throughout 25 acres of the Park, including the Botanical Garden, Storyland, and Carousel Gardens Amusement Park.
Due to the immense popularity of this holiday attraction, we strongly recommend buying tickets in advance from this link to avoid waiting in ticket lines. Saturdays are the most heavily attended nights. You will find smaller crowds on other nights.
Hours 2017 dates: December 4, 2017 through January 1, 2018
Closed Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve
Monday - Thursday : 6pm -10pm Friday: 6pm -11pm Saturday: 5pm - 11pm Sunday: 5pm - 10pm Last entry to event is 30 minutes prior to closing.
Your tickets are good for any night of the event that we are open in the current season. There is no refund due to rain, power outages, and other unforeseen conditions.
Train tickets sales on-site will stop one hour before closing. At one hour before closing, you will not be able to get in the train line (only before that time). This may also happen with other amusement rides. Individual train tickets may be used in place of any single ride tickets for any other ride in Carousel Gardens.
-Admission Tickets: $9/person
-Children under 3 and Friends of City Park members: Free
Rides:
-Train Ride: $5/person
-Amusement Park Rides: $4/single ride ticket (excludes train)
-$18/unlimited ride band (includes train, must be purchased at the event)
Your tickets are good for any night of the event that we are open in the current season. There is no refund rain, power outages, and other unforeseen conditions.
There's no place like New Orleans for the holidays during Christmas New Orleans Style, a celebration of uniquely New Orleans holiday activities taking place
33rd Annual Christmas New Orleans Style Event Overview
Reveillon Feasts, Cathedral Concerts, Festive Events, Hotel Deals
'Cause it's Christmastime in New Orleans
For complete Christmas New Orleans Style information and schedules, or to request a guidebook, visit fqfi.org
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Cyril Neville Performing at Little Gem Saloon This Week
(New Orleans, LA, ) -The Little Gem Saloon, New Orleans historic live entertainment venue, is pleased to announce a three night series with the legendary Cyril Neville.
Music will commence at 7:30pm on Wednesday, December 13, Friday, December 15 and Saturday, December 16. Advance tickets are $10 and on day of show will be $15. Tickets are available at
TicketFly.com
or at the door upon arrival.
CYRIL NEVILLE is an American percussionist and vocalist who first came to prominence as a member of his brother
Art Neville's funky New Orleans-based band,
The Meters. He has appeared on recordings by
Bob Dylan,
Robbie Robertson,
Edie Brickell,
Willie Nelson,
Dr. John and The New Orleans Social Club. In 2005, Neville joined up with Tab Benoit for the Voice of the Wetlands Allstars to bring awareness to Louisiana's rapid loss of wetlands along the Gulf Coast. In 2010, Neville joined popular New Orleans funk band Galactic.
In 2012, Cyril Neville joined forces with Devon Allman (son of Gregg Allman of the Allman Brothers), award-winning blues-rock guitarist
Mike Zito, bassist Charlie Wooton, and Grammy-winning drummer
Yonrico Scott to form Royal Southern Brotherhood, a blues-rock supergroup. In 2014, Neville was nominated for a
Blues Music Award in the 'Contemporary Blues Album of the Year' category for Magic Honey.
As always dinner is served during the music at the Little Gem and in addition to the regular Southern dining menu,
The December "Seasons Eatings Menu" is being offered. Available as a prix fixe menu for $39++, these seasonal items are also available a' la carte through the month of December.
FIRST COURSE | Blue Crab Bisque with Caviar and Crème Fraiche
SECOND COURSE | Grilled Double Cut Pork Chop with Boudin Stuffing
or Butter Poached Louisiana Black Drum with Crawfish and Corn Ragout
THIRD COURSE | White Chocolate Bread Pudding Beignets
or call (504) 267-4863. The Little Gem Saloon is open for Lunch Monday-Friday from 11am- 2pm, Dinner Tuesday-Friday 5pm -10pm, Saturday 6pm -11pm and Sunday Jazz Brunch 10am-2pm.
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The
International High School of New OrleansWinter Bazaar is a festive, indoor, holiday market where family, friends, local community and vendors can have fun while making the most of the holiday spirit! And it's all happening Wednesday, December 13 from 2:00pm - 6:00pm.
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Hyatt Regency New Orleans Empire Ballroom 601 Loyola Ave New Orleans, LA 70113
Wednesday, December 13 11:00 am - 12:00 pm:Registration & Networking 12:00 - 1:00 pm: Luncheon & Keynote Speaker Presentation
Lunch at the Museum heads to New Orleans Museum of Art! On Wednesday, December 13, YLC's Lunch at the Museum series heads to the New Orleans Museum of Art! From 12:00 - 2:00 pm check out NOMA's new exhibit: East of the Mississippi: Nineteenth-Century American Landscape Photography FREE of charge! The event will also feature culinary treats for purchase from Bonafried Truck, plus live music. We'll see you for lunch!
Darlings, I am so excited that my darling friend Mayor elect LaToya Cantrell has confirmed that she is coming to my festive Round Table Luncheon Saluting the Holidays and New Orleans Tricentennial at the Bourbon Orleans. She needs to speak at the Chamber of Commerce Luncheon but she will here at my luncheon at 1:30 p.m. I am also expecting the Commander of the NO Police District Police Commander: Nicholas L. Gernon December 13 at noon at the Bourbon Orleans Hotel Mark Romig, President and CEO of the New Orleans Tourism Marketing Corporation, will be the co-host, along with social columnist Margarita Bergen. The Cultural and Historical Co-chairs of the New Orleans Tricentennial Priscilla Lawrence and Sybil Morial, have been invited, as well as the new Mayor-elect of New Orleans, Latoya Cantrell; the Consul of Mexico, Carlos Ponce; the Consul General of France, Vincent Sciama; Honorary Consul of England Jimmy Coleman; Romi Gonzalez, Jenny Hamilton, Exec. Director of New Orleans Ballet and Patti Lock, Director of Special Projects for Tall Ships of America.
As in the past the Luncheon will feature a tasting of red wine by winemaker, Dr. James Moises, and a tasting of Champagne and sparkling wines by Republic National Distributing Company. The live entertainment will provided by a myriad of entertainers that will include Becky Allen, Carl Mack, Marshall Harris, pianist Jim Walpole burlesque dancer Trixie Minx, Suzaune Yee McKamey, Conductor Paul Mauffray and vocalist Anais St. John. Guests are encouraged to wear their finest holiday outfit or costumes and prizes will be given to the best! The $60, all-inclusive price includes a delicious, 3-course gourmet luncheon, champagne/wines and valet parking.
ADVISORY: At last report, the luncheon may be sold out but there might still be some last minute seats available. Call Judy LeBlanc at (504) 571-4672 or email her
to inquire. RESERVATIONS AND PREPAYMENT ARE REQUIRED. Walk-ins will not be accepted, as the hotel will only prepare meals for the number of guests who have made reservations.
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Visit the Kenner Christmas Village for a unique holiday experience. Join us for cookie decorating, ice skating, live performances, "snow flurries", toy building, food, shopping, Biergarten and more. Free entry and Free parking
The Circus Cats are Back Dec. 1stTuna and the Rock Cats Raise $$ and help find homes for shelter cats in Mew Orleans!
Fur the month of December the Acro-cats feature their Meowy Catmas special - PURRformances JUST FOR MEW ORLEANS! Celebrate Christmas (or Catmas) with us by watching cats jump through wreaths, roll an ornament, push a sleigh and performing an array of other seasonal tricks. Real rescued house cats delight and amaze audiences of all ages. One of the many stars of the show are Dixie a black and white domestic shorthaired cat that ran away with the cat circus last Christmas. There will also be a special appearance by The Rock-Cats (the only cat band in the entire WORLD!) playing seasonal carol selections such as "A Cat in a Manger", "Catnip Roasting on an Open Fire" and "God Rest Ye Merry Kittens" (Songs might not be performed as described.) The Circus Cats travel the country on their Amazing Acro-Cat bus which is also a mobile fostering unit - helping cats and kittens from Jefferson Parish Animal Shelter find their furrever homes. Before, during and after the purrformances you can find the adoptable cats and kittens in search of their forever home. This one hour show has limited tickets available so they suggest buying online to get premium front row seats before they sell out! These fabulous felines always donate part of their proceeds to us at Jefferson SPCA.
Purrforming at The Theatre at St. Claude (behind Allways Lounge)
December 13th 15th 7pm December 16th 4pm 7pm December 17th 4pm
Interested in volunteering at the shows? Email jacob@jeffersonspca.org.
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Home for the Holidays with the Victory Belles
Our talented Victory Belles harmonize their way through the holiday season presenting sacred and secular favorites, superb musical arrangements, Rockettes-style choreography, and an array of beautiful costumes.
11:45 AM - 2:00 PM
Location:
BB's Stage Door Canteen 945 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130
11:45 a.m. Buffet Seating
Our talented Victory Belles harmonize their way through the holiday season presenting sacred and secular favorites, superb musical arrangements, Rockettes-style choreography, and an array of beautiful costumes. Come celebrate the wonder, warmth, and magic of the season as the Victory Belles come "Home for the Holidays" with a show guaranteed to put you in the holiday spirit!
945 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70130 info@nationalww2museum.org
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TOUR THE PRIDE OF PLACE CONTEMPORARY ART EXHIBITION
Wednesdays are free thanks to The Helis Foundation. Join us!
Free Wednesdays at the New Orleans Museum of Art
Where: New Orleans Museum of Art, One Collins C. Diboll Circle, City Park, New Orleans, Louisiana 70124
When: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Who: Everyone welcome, free admission is for Louisiana residents
How: Just show up
Free admission on Wednesdays for Louisiana resi
dents sponsored by the Helis Foundation
DAILY DOCENT-LED TOURS BEGIN
docent-guided tours will be
offered at NOMA daily at 1 p.m. Docent-guided tours are free with museum admission and are also available upon request for groups with two-weeks advance notice. Book a tour for your club, group, or family reunion! Contact Tracy Kennan, Curator of Education: 504.658.4113 or tkennan@noma.org
New Orleans Museum of Art, One Collins Diboll Circle, City Park, PO Box 19123, New Orleans, LA 70179
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Free Admission on Wednesdays to the Botanical Gardens in City Park
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
The Botanical Gardens in City Park
5 Victory Ave. New Orleans, LA 70124
Cost:
Free
From the 1930s to today, New Orleans Botanical Garden offers the city carefully cultivated gardens, where you will find more than 2,000 varieties of plants from around the world. Visitors will find aquatics, roses, native plants, ornamental trees, shrubs, perennials and more inside various theme gardens. Highlights of the Botanical Garden include the Conservatory of Two Sisters, the New Orleans Historic Train Garden, the Yakumo Nihon Teien Japanese Garden, the Pavilion of the Two Sisters, the Garden Study Center, Lath House and the Robert B. Haspel Garden Stage. Louisiana residents receive free admission on Wednesdays, Courtesy of The Helis Foundation. Regular Hours:
Open 7 days a week 10am to 5pm. Last entry is at 4pm
Open year round, twelve acres of gardens and art await you!
Residents should show their Louisiana ID to the cashier in the Oscar J. Tolmas Center, 5 Victory Avenue.
Walter Wolfman Washington cut his teeth backing up some of the best singers and performers in New Orleans history before putting together his long time band The Roadmasters who have been burning down and burning up local and national stages since their first gigs in the 1980s. His guitar style combines both rhythm and blues, blues, New Orleans funk, and modern jazz into a way of playing that is uniquely his. His singing is emotional and heartfelt. His guitar work is intricate, intimate, and full. There is a little Bobby Blue Bland, a little Kenny Burrell, a little George Benson, a little church, and a lot of New Orleans charm and experience in a Walter Wolfman Washington performance. The Roadmasters are known for doing their own soulful originals and then tackling some great unsung covers such as Johnny Guitar Watson's "You Can Stay But That Noise Got To Go," Otis Redding's "Nobody's Fault But Mine," and Bill Withers' "Use Me." And in this day and age of musicians imitating the past or trying to recreate it, The Wolfman stands out as a musician steeped in the history but completely contemporary. Few musical acts, if any, do what he does. He is real, authentic, and unique.
Thursdays (alternating Thursdays): Creole Italian specialties of Italian Olive Salad, Creole Red Gravy Pasta with Italian Sausages, Sno-Balls OR Cajun Specialties: Corn Macque Choux, Classic Gumbo, Gâteau de Sirop (spiced cake)
11 AM - 1 PM $40 ($50 Cajun menu) includes lunch and tour
Please join us for a Holiday Appreciation Event & Charity Bake Off
Hosted by: CENDERA Funding
$10 donation entry ticket includes:
(2) Complimentary Drinks*Hor Dourves*Seafood Gumbo*Dessert Tasting*Pictures with Santa
** Donation proceeds will go to purchasing toys for Children's Hospital**
Bayou Haven Bed & Breakfast
34205 Hwy 433
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Christmas Caroling At The Trailhead
The City of Covington is excited to announce the 1st Annual Christmas Caroling at the Covington Trailhead. On December 14, 2017, Christmas Caroling at the Covington Trailhead will begin at 7:00 pm. located at 419 N. New Hampshire, Covington, Louisiana.
The Crispin Schroeder band will dazzle the crowd with favorite holiday tunes and The Northlake Performing Arts Society with jump in with carols. Jamie Planchard, a jazz vocalist with The Louisiana Academy of Performing Arts will be performing. Singer/Songwriter who studied at NOOCA, Maddi Tripp will delight the crowd with "Have Yourself a Merry little Christmas". The magical night will end with candle lights and the crowd singing "Silent Night".
Refreshments and Libations will be available for purchase from Bec and Call, The English Tea Room, The Kiwanis and the Covington Business Association. Cookbooks will be for sale from the Junior League of Great Covington. The public is encouraged to bring their chairs.
The Beautiful Christmas Tree has generously been donated by the New Orleans Advocate and The St. Tammany Farmer. The Christmas Poinsettias decorating the Covington Trailhead were a gift from Hancock Whitney Bank.
"This family friendly event will be memorable and enjoyed by all" says Amy Tucker, City of Covington Event Coordinator.
For additional information, contact: please contact Amy Tucker, Event Coordinator City of Covington atucker@covla.com or visit our website www.covla.com
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MISS BENNET: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY
By Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon
Directed by Aimée Hayes and Jeffrey Gunshol
Featuring James Bartelle, Annie Cleveland, Monica Harris, Ian Hoch, Helen Jaksch, Shelley Johnson, Michael A. Newcomer, and Emily Russell
The stage is set! Join the Bennet sisters at Pemberley starting tonight!
SPECIAL EVENTS THIS WEEKEND
Contact the box office directly at 504-522-6545 for group rates for book clubs, students, and families.
Tickets are going fast! Contact the box office directly at 504-522-6545 for group rates for book clubs, students, and families.
Loyola University, Marquette Theatre
December 14 - December 23
December 14, 15, 16 7:30pm
December 17 3:00pm
The Darcy and Bennet families gather at Pemberley for the holidays! Bookish Mary Bennet, the oft-forgotten middle child, may have finally met her intellectual match in Elizabeth & Darcy's unexpected guest, Arthur de Bourgh. Will Lydia steal the spotlight once again, or can Mary step out of her sisters' shadows as the heroine of her own story?
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.
Where: Ogden Museum of Southern Art, 925 Camp St., New Orleans, LA 70130
Join us for a "Ramp Run Through the Dome",up and around the Dome's Ground, Plaza and Terrace Levels, then down the ramps finishing on the field! This event is fun for competitive runners looking for a new challenge, kids & football fans alike!
All participants will receive a race t-shirt, free post-race refreshments, and a free general admission ticket to the 2017 R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl on Saturday, Dec. 16th.
*Tickets to the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl obtained through your entry fee for the race are in the general admission seating area of the stadium and are not in proximity to either team's ticket allotment. If you wish to sit in a participating team's seating allotment, those tickets should be purchased directly from that school's athletic department and would be additional to the ticket received as part of your entry fee in the race.
RACE INFO:
Online Registration is open until Thursday, Dec. 14th at 11:30pm. Late Registration ($40 for adults, $35 for kids) & Number Pick Up will open at 5:00pm on Race Day on the Exterior Plaza level of the Dome, near Gate D (by Champions Square). The race begins at 6:00pm on the Exterior Plaza level. Free parking will be located onsite at Garage 2, located on Girod St.
Dashing through the Dome will also collect donations to benefit Toys for Tots before and after the event.
December 10-17, 2017 Jefferson Performing Arts Center
We are thrilled for this Louisiana premiere of this production! Fun for the whole family!
What would you do if you had all eternity? When Winnie Foster learns of the magic behind the Tuck family's unending youth, she must fight to protect their secret from those who would do anything for a chance at eternal life. As her adventure unfolds, Winnie faces an extraordinary choice: return to her life or continue with the Tucks on their infinite journey.
Our tea is well served. Our guests are served well.
Our properly brewed and served afternoon tea is as enjoyable as it is traditional but also effortlessly charming. And never ever stuffy. It's a grand, gracious New Orleans pastime worth savoring every afternoon.
Friday at 2:00 pm Saturday & Sunday at 11:00 am and 2:00pm
A Well-Brewed Afternoon:
Holiday Tea
From December 15 to January 3, this centerpiece of the New Orleans holiday season has been a community tradition for over 30 years.
$69.03 for adults and $35.84 for kids, inclusive of tax and gratuity
Service includes a properly brewed pot of tea; a glass of sherry, sparkling wine or specialty cocktail; an enchanting selection of English tea sandwiches; seasonal scones with clotted cream; and a final course of gourmet desserts.
Reservations are required and can be made by calling (504) 596-4773
Presented by the DDD, The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk, & the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8 & FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2017 Where: Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Plaza | When: 6:30pm
The Downtown Development District and the Outlet Collection at Riverwalk present two weekends of special outdoor movie showings! Friday, December 15 - Elf
The Shops at Canal Place Reindeer Run & Romp and Holiday Scavenger Hunt Presented by the DDD & Entergy
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You are going to really need us this weekend
Guest: Frank Stansbury of LaFete News
Every Friday at 3pm
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"Steel Poinsettias''
Dec. 10-17, Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts in Kenner.
Ricky Graham, Sean Patterson and Varla Jean Merman start in this silly adult comedy. "See Mrs. Sandy Claus do hair and talk trash with Wheezy Grincheaux, Herbelle The Elf, Mrs. Scratchit, and Cherie Snowman."
Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts Kenner, LA
Sat 12/16/2017 at 8:00 PM
Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts Kenner, LA
Sun 12/17/2017 at 3:00 PM
Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts - 325 Minor Street - Kenner, LA 70062 (504) 461-9475 info@rivertowntheaters.com
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Based On A True Story New Orleans Premiere
DECEMBER 9 - DECEMBER 16
NOT ABOUT NIGHTINGALES by Tennessee Williams is based on a true story. Delving into the dark and dangerous world of institutional corruption, Williams tells the story of a prison hunger strike with deadly consequences. When Butch leads a noisy but nonviolent uprising to demand the Warden give the inmates food fit for human consumption, the Warden strikes back, testing the humanity of everyone in his prison. Even the most hardened inmates melt at the thought of Klondike, a suffocating boiler room-turned-torture chamber which is reserved for men who step out of line. As the uprising reaches its boiling point, Jim, the Warden's pet prisoner is faced with the hard choice between speaking up and losing his chance at release or staying silent and living with consuming guilt.
Starring some of New Orleans' Finest Artists: Zeb Hollins III as Jim, Sean Richmond* as Butch, and Nicole Himel as Eva, and featuring Ann Dalrymple, Todras Sam, Christopher Robinson, Stephen Stanley, Gavin Robinson, Cameron-Mitchell Ware, with Joseph Furnari as the Warden.
Resident Production Stage Manager: Kimberly Norlin Directed by: Augustin J Correro Costume Design: Lee Kyle Lighting Design: Derek Blanco Scenic Design/Props: Augustin J Correro Sound Design: Nick Shackleford Production Assistant: Kenneth Latourii
* Member of Actors Equity Association
Not About Nightingales was written as a class assignment to pull a story from the newspaper headlines, and it's one of Williams' first plays concerned with social justice. It was discovered and posthumously mounted for the first time in the late 1990s. TWTC is presenting its New Orleans premiere, right here in the prison capital of the world: Louisiana. Zeitgeist Multi-Disciplinary Arts Center 1618 Oretha C Haley Blvd, New Orleans, Louisiana 70113 (We will have concessions and drinks available at this show!) Sunday, December 10 - 8PM Friday, December 15 - 8PM Saturday, December 16 - 8PM
* This production contains graphic adult content. We highly recommend 16 years and older.
Admission is $10 at the door (No advance tickets sold)
Arrive early to secure the best seat We do not sell out shows Beverages available by donation Souvenir merchandise available Food for purchase next door (by ladies of First Free Mission Baptist Church) Sit inside or bring chairs to sit outside Children welcome, no pets, no ice chests
Friday, Dec. 15
6:30 - 9:00
Peter Harris Trio & Germaine Bazzle
PETER HARRIS TRIO & GERMAINE BAZZLEFriday, December 15, 6:30-9 pm
Peter Harris, a New Orleans native, has been playing bass professionally since 1996. He has performed around the world with a wide array of artists, including the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Ellis Marsalis & Nicholas Payton. In 2013 Harris released his first CD under his own name, "The Jackal," featuring an impressive lineup of some of the best in the business.
One of the true legends of New Orleans jazz, Germaine Potter Bazzle has been under-recognized nationally and internationally through her entire career. On par with R&B queen Irma Thomas, her voice in jazz is as distinctive as any, with a sweet soul to match. Her exploits singing in the Seventh Ward are unmatched, but she has been known primarily as a teacher. Influenced by the greats like Sarah Vaughan, Ella Fitzgerald, and Billy Eckstein, she took on a repertoire of classic jazz, American popular songs, show tunes, and the music of Duke Ellington.
Created in 2013, the Friends of the Cabildo Concert Series has brought together some of the best musicians from New Orleans and Louisiana to perform and archive their music for the Louisiana State Museum's music collection. Join us for a unique musical experience at the intimate 150-seat, state of the art Old U.S. Mint 3rd Floor Performance Hall.
December 15: Sonny Landreth January 19: Marcia Ball March 16: BeauSoleil with Michael Doucet
Single concert tickets: $25 General Admission, FOC/LMF Members: $20. Series Tickets: $150 General Admission, FOC/LMF Members: $120.
SANTA'S KITCHEN is a fun-filled holiday themed culinary experience for children (recommended ages 3-10.) Families will purchase tickets to attend a Santa's Kitchen session. Each child will receive an apron and chef's hat then be escorted through four culinary experience stations:
Hot Chocolate & Reindeer Food
Gingerbread House
Sugar Cookies & Krispy Rice Wreaths
Snacks with Santa
When the session is complete, the family will go home with a bag full of their hand-decorated holiday treats to enjoy.
Proceeds benefit the Louisiana Hospitality Foundation and LCI Foundation.
Date: Saturday, December 16, 2017
Location: Louisiana Culinary Institute, 10550 Airline Highway, Baton Rouge, LA 70816
8:30am 10:30am 1:00 pm 3:00pm
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THE SOUTHERN FOOD & BEVERAGE MUSEUM (SoFAB) PRESENTS
MADE IN LOUISIANA: A CELEBRATION OF FOOD, BEVERAGES & CULINARY INNOVATIONS
Who/What: The Southern Food & Beverage Museum (SoFAB) is pleased to present Made in Louisiana - a festival showcasing the food, beverages and culinary products all made in the Pelican state. Guests will enjoy samples and can purchase holiday gifts from over 45 purveyors. Products include:
When/Where: Made in Louisiana will take place Saturday, December 16, 2017 12:30PM - 4:30PM at the Southern Food & Beverage Museum, 1504 O.C. Haley Boulevard in New Orleans.
Advance tickets are priced at $15; at the door for $20; SoFAB Members $12. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit https://natfab.org/events/made-in-louisiana
Media interested in attending to cover the event, should contact:
Join Deanie's Holiday Kids Party in the French QuarterNew Orleans' liveliest Breakfast with Santa − holiday tunes and loads of treats!
Beginning next weekend, Deanie's in the French Quarter celebrates with New Orleans' liveliest breakfast with Santa and holiday music show for the kids, Deanie's Seafood's Holiday Kids Sing-Along & Dance Party with Vince Vance. Join us for one of four seatings on Dec. 10 & 16-17.
Enjoy loads of goodies, breakfast and photos with Santa, plus a holiday sing-along with Vince & The Valianettes. Tickets are $45. Buy your tickets now online or call Deanie's Holiday Hotline at
504-515-1635.
Don't miss our second annual Teddy Bear Tea-the perfect holiday experience to share with children and grandchildren-featuring delicious food and sweet treats, lively music from the Victory Belles, a visit from Santa Claus, and a special teddy bear gift for all children in attendance.
December 19-24 Broadway in New Orleans Presents: White Christmas
January 1, 2018 Tricentennial Kickoff
January 27, 2018 Krewe du Vieux
February 13, 2018 Mardi Gras Day
Through February 25, 2018 Prospect.4
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TROY UNIVERSITY AND UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS ACCEPT
2017 R+L CARRIERS NEW ORLEANS BOWL INVITATION
NEW ORLEANS - Troy University and University of North Texas accepted invitations today to compete against one another in the 17th Annual R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl on Saturday, Dec. 16, at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The game will kick off at 12 p.m. CST and will air on ESPN and ESPN Radio.
"The R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl Committee, staff and volunteers are delighted to welcome back Troy University and the University of North Texas to New Orleans," said R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl Chairman Sheriff Paul Valteau. "We look forward to celebrating a spectacular week of bowl activities with both universities' coaches, student-athletes, alumni and fans."
Dec. 25th - Carmela Duo 12 Noon -3pm Holiday Brunch
Dec. 31st - Alex Owen & the Messy Cookers 8pm-Midnight Reveillon Dinner
Sunday Brunch Entertainment Time - 11 am - 2 pm
Sundays and especially the holidays don't get any better than this in New Orleans! Locals & visitors can rediscover a beloved tradition at The Maison Dupuy, one of the great Sunday Brunch originals, and a dining gem in a setting unsurpassed for delicious local food creations by Chef Matt Regan along with superb service and featuring some of New Orleans best musicians!
Sunday Brunch is served from 10:30 am to 2 pm. For reservations please call 504-648-6113.
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EVERY Sunday, 11:30 to 2:30
Superior Seafood, St. Charles and Napoleon
Sunday Brunch continues, and I always have a great time. The Superior Jazz Trio plays from 11:30 to 2:30. Food is excellent, prices reasonable, free valet parking, and the music is suave and sophisticated, just like you and me.
Make your reservations now! The dinner series begins October 18 with Trinity and will end January 17, 2018 with The Pelican Club.
All WYES SEASON OF GOOD TASTES dinner menus, along with wine and coffee pairings are available at wyes.org under events. $95-$100 per seat (tax and gratuity included). A portion of the proceeds benefit WYES, your local PBS member station.
Brown Butter Southern Kitchen & Bar
Monday, December 18, 2017 at 6:30pm
The Pelican Club Restaurant and Bar
Wednesday January 17, 2018 at 6:30pm
MANY THANKS TO: Community Coffee, Caire Hotel & Restaurant Supply and Thompson Meats.
After two sold out performances in 2016, New Orleans' favorite holiday revue, Harry Shearer and Judith Owen's Christmas Without Tears returns to Le Petit for two shows to benefit the New Orleans Musicians Assistance Fund
This year's revelers will include: Sean Ardoin, Bryan Batt, Eric Bloom, Michael Cerveris, Evan
Christopher, Phil DeGruy, Helen Gillet, John Goodman, Dayna Kurtz, Tom McDermott, Trixie Minx,
Aurora Neeland, Matt Perrine, The Pfister Sisters, Solid Harmony, James Singleton and more!
Welsh-born and Los Angeles-based pianist and singer-songwriter Judith Owen and her husband,
actor and humorist Harry Shearer (The Simpsons, Spinal Tap) will once again spread their special
brand of yuletide cheer with their Christmas Without Tears 2017 Tour in a two-night benefit event.
What Owen describes as an antidote to Xmas, the witty and heartwarming show features an all-
star array of friends and guests dropping into Owen and Shearer's onstage living room to share a
song, a story or a laugh - a perfect mix that makes for a true variety show.
A reverent and irreverent antidote to the most stressful of seasons, each evening includes both
invited performers and surprise guests who drop into (arry and Judith's onstage living room and
share a song or a joke to bring the holiday spirit to all. Song selections range from the
sentimental "Winter Wonderland and "(ave Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" to the
irreverent "F&*k Christmas and "Jesus Was a Dreidel Spinner.
This Yuletide tradition began in Shearer and Owen's living room, followed by their first public
performance in 2005 at a Disney Hall benefit in support of the people of New
Orleans following Hurricane Katrina. ALL proceeds go to charities, with performances from the
6 U.S. Tour benefiting the Greater Chicago Food Depository, My Friend's Place, Le Petit
Théâtre Du Vieux Carré, and the New Orleans Musicians Clinic & Assistance Foundation.
A throwback to simpler times, this homespun variety show is both festive romp and salve for the
soul, serving as a reminder to all that Christmas is a time to be with the ones you love...and
LSU bound for the Citrus Bowl a second straight year - vs. Notre Dame
The 17th-ranked Tigers (9-3)
No. 14 Notre Dame (9-3)
The teams meet at noon CT on Jan. 1 in a game televised on ABC.
Clemson and Alabama will meet in the College Football Playoffs semifinals on
Jan. 1 in Allstate Sugar Bowl.
Oklahoma will face Georgia in the Rose Bose in the other semifinal.
The two winners will meet in Atlanta on Jan. 8 for college football's national championship.
TROY UNIVERSITY AND UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS ACCEPT
2017 R+L CARRIERS NEW ORLEANS BOWL INVITATION
NEW ORLEANS - Troy University and University of North Texas accepted invitations today to compete against one another in the 17th Annual R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl on Saturday, Dec. 16, at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The game will kick off at 12 p.m. CST and will air on ESPN and ESPN Radio.
"The R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl Committee, staff and volunteers are delighted to welcome back Troy University and the University of North Texas to New Orleans," said R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl Chairman Sheriff Paul Valteau. "We look forward to celebrating a spectacular week of bowl activities with both universities' coaches, student-athletes, alumni and fans."
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The concerts will begin at 8 p.m. and will consist of two sets, with the second set starting at 9:30 p.m. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. for all shows. The exceptions are the shows on April 28 and May 5, during Jazz Fest, which will have sets at 9:30 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. Jazz & Heritage Concert Series
2017-2018 Schedule
Sets at 8:00 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.
Doors open at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 17 Astral Project Saturday, March 10 Jason Marsalis Vibes Quartet Saturday, April 7 Doreen Ketchens Saturday, April 28 Donald Harrison Saturday, May 5 Naydja CoJoe, Nayo Jones and Mykia Jovan Saturday, May 26 Jesse McBride & Next Generation Saturday, June 9 Troy Sawyer and the Elementz plus Calvin Johnson & Native Son Saturday, July 14 Kyle Roussel Organ Trio www.jazzandheritage.org.
April 19, 2018
The Tall Ships America to New Orleans schedule includes:
Thursday, April 19
2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Tall Ships Parade of Sail - Tall Ships sail into downtown New Orleans and dock along Woldenberg Park.
Friday, April 20 - Sunday, April 22
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Tall Ships open to the public, and admission is free. To see the Tall Ships like a VIP, Fast Pass tickets are available for front-of-line access for Tall Ships (only), and VIP hospitality in Woldenberg Park. Purchase Fast Pass tickets here
Saturday, April 21
6:00 p.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Tall Ships celebrate New Orleans' 300th birthday. There will be an on-deck and dockside black-tie and boat shoe gala fundraiser on the visiting Tall Ships at Woldenberg Park. Tickets include birthday cake by Salon by Sucré, fireworks over the Mississippi River at 9:00 p.m., and dancing to Louisiana Spice. Gala tickets are available here
Monday, April 23
Tall Ships depart for St. Petersburg, Florida and other ports on their own schedule.
