Vehicles will not be able to cross North Rampart Street at Esplanade Avenue for five to six weeks as crews install tracks for the new Rampart-St. Claude Avenue streetcar line.
While the intersection is closed, traffic on Esplanade, including the Jackson-Esplanade bus line, will be rerouted to U-turns that have been opened on North Rampart.
For lakebound drivers, that means taking a right on Rampart and turning around at St. Bernard Avenue to get back to Esplanade. Riverbound drivers will take a right on Rampart and U-turn at Gov. Nicholls Street.
One lane of traffic in each direction on Rampart will remain open during construction.
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Media Advisory: Federal funders, Sen. Cassidy to discuss research investment in Louisiana
WHAT: Louisiana Research Summit, a conference bringing together the state's - and nation's - scientific leaders to discuss additional support to the state's existing research expertise, ensuring that what happens in Louisiana laboratories improves the lives of everyday citizens. The conference is being hosted by University Medical Center New Orleans.
WHO: Dr. Francis S. Collins, director of the National Institutes of Health; Dr. France Córdova, director of the National Science Foundation; Dr. Janet Woodcock, director of the FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research; and Mary Woolley, president and CEO of Research!America. U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-LA, a physician, is the honorary host.
WHEN: Tuesday, Feb. 16, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Experts will be available to the media from 8 to 9 a.m. during an exhibition showcase.)
WHERE: University Medical Center, 2000 Canal St. Main entrance is on Tulane Avenue, and media parking will be available in the surface lot near the corner of Tulane and S. Galvez St.
"Uptown Funk" by Mark Ronson featuring Bruno Mars wins the Grammy record of the year.
Taylor Swift's official switch from country to pop with her multi-hit, best-selling "1989" album brought the singer her second Grammy Award win for album of the year.
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CITY OF NEW ORLEANS TO HOLD ABANDONED VEHICLE AUCTION
NEW ORLEANS - On Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2016 the City of New Orleans Department of Public Works will hold its first abandoned vehicle auction of 2016. The auction, located at Almonaster Auto Pound, 10200 Almonaster Avenue, will begin at 9 a.m.
Since May 2010, the City of New Orleans has held 26 vehicle auctions, selling 2,732 abandoned cars and contributing over $1,838,817 to the City's General Fund.
As in prior auctions, the buyer will pay a $50 administrative fee which gets the buyer a notarized title at time of payment. This feature has been extremely well received by the public as the buyers no longer have to take all of the documentation to the Division of Motor Vehicles to apply for a new title. This process has proven that it saves the citizens time and streamlines their purchase.
The current auction will have 72 vehicles for sale, all of which have been discarded on neighborhood streets or left unclaimed by residents with excessive parking fines and fees.
Abandoned vehicles take up parking spaces needed for traffic circulation, contribute to a sense of neglect in neighborhoods, and can become junked harborages for rats and mosquitoes. To combat this quality of life nuisance, the City of New Orleans Department of Public Works has towed 1,573 vehicles in 2016 through Feb. 6, 2016.
Online Bidding: Introduced in March 2009, the City will continue use of its online bidding feature. Residents interested in online bidding need to register with Proxibid prior to the auction start time by visiting www.brownsauction.com. The online bidding feature allows residents to preview and pre-bid on any vehicle prior to the live auction, get vehicle information online by entering the vehicle information number (VIN), and bid on vehicles from anywhere in the world as the auction proceeds live from the Almonaster Auto Pound.
All prospective buyers must register before viewing. A refundable $50 fee is required to view and/or bid on any vehicle during the auction. The fee will be applied to any purchase made or refunded if no purchase is made.
Brown's Auction Company from Lafayette, LA, is the State of Louisiana's licensed, authorized dealer and conducts auctions on all City of New Orleans equipment.
Individuals interested in purchasing a car are encouraged to pre-register today and to arrive early on Thursday as many cars sell within the first few minutes of the auction.
Quick Facts
All vehicle information is currently on Brown's Auction Web site, www.brownsauction.com. Per the terms of the contract, the available vehicle list includes the VIN, make, model, and lien holder information. Any auction-related questions should be directed to Brown's Auction Company at (337) 457-4919.
The current auction was advertised on Friday, Feb. 12, 2016.
Prior to the auction, attempts are made to contact the vehicle's owner or lien holder before the vehicles are added to the auction list. Vehicle owners or lien holders that pay all fines and fees are able to retrieve their vehicles prior to the auction.
Purchasing a vehicle
Cash or cashier's check required
Payment must be received on the day of the auction. If payment is not received, the purchased vehicle will be placed on the list for the next scheduled auction, the buyer's $50 deposit is
forfeited and the bidder is barred from participation in future auctions.
A $50 administrative fee will be added for each purchased vehicle which gives the buyer a notarized title to that vehicle
City employees and relatives of City employees are forbidden from purchasing any vehicles at the auction.
For more information, visit Brown's Auction Company's Web site at www.brownsauction.com
LSU fans will be allotted 20,000 tickets for the 2016 season opener Sept. 3 against Wisconsin at Lambeau Field
Wisconsin will get 40,000 tickets for the game in the historic 80,735-seat stadium in Green Bay. The Green Bay Packers organization, will get the remaining tickets.
Ticket prices range from $91 to $118. Student tickets will cost $48.
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. All parking of necessary work trucks will abide by city laws and will not block driveways, fire hydrants, or impede streets in an unsafe manner. We will park our work trucks on Bienville Street while we prepare to film and after we have finished. We are working closely with the Film New Orleans Office to help ensure that we adhere to the standards set forth. If you have any specific concerns, contact us as soon as possible with any special needs so that help address needs and concerns.
The following areas will be posted for "No Parking" on 6am, Wednesday, February 10th until 8pm, Tuesday, February 16th:
- Bienville Street between N. Rampart and Burgundy
Our dear friend Graison Gill, the man behind Bellegarde Bakery, has returned to the Saturday market with his awe-inspiring array of bread. Be sure to get a loaf (or two) and ask about his upcoming classes where you can learn his artisan techniques from grain to oven. Learn why his methods produce unrivaled bread then try it out for yourself after he equips you with all the necessary knowledge. Ask about discounted rates for industry folk and market shoppers. Learn more here.
Pick of the Week: Handmade Moments!
The Crescent City Farmers Market has been blessed with fantastic music this past week by a travelling trio by the name of Handmade Moments. Catch them one last time at our Tuesday market before they hit the road again. Then be sure to say hey to our friends in The Bad Oyster Band at the Saturday market.
Tuesday's Green Plate Special
Chef Matthew Kopfler from L'enfant Terrible doesn't mess around when it comes to his veggies. He accentuates flavors by letting the market-fresh produce shine through his dishes without clouding them with overly-complex preparations. Find him exploring all four markets for the perfect ingredients that will end up on your plate this Tuesday!
Recipe of the Week
As temperatures drop, warm up with these deep Indian flavors. Try purple or orange cauliflower to add an eye-catching element to the dish.
Lidia's Indian Spiced Cauliflower and Potatoes
As temperatures drop, warm up with these deep Indian flavors. Try purple or orange cauliflower to add an eye-catching element to the dish.
Ingredients
1 head cauliflower (any color), cut into florets
1 lb golden or red skin potatoes, cut into pieces (same size as florets)
1 yellow onion, chopped
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 tsp ginger-garlic paste (see notes)
1 tsp (or to taste), chilli powder or cayenne
1 tsp coriander powder
1 tsp turmeric
½ tsp garam masala powder
2-3 Tablespoons coconut oil (or high heat oil of your choice)
1 tsp fennel seeds
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp black mustard seeds
½ stick cinnamon
2 pods cardamom
1-2 whole cloves
⅓ cup water or vegetable broth
salt
Directions
Heat oil over medium heat and add fennel, cumin mustard, cinnamon, cardamom and cloves and fry for 3 minutes, until fragrant but not burnt.
Add chopped onions and ginger-garlic paste and saute until onion is translucent. Add tomatoes and chilli powder, turmeric, garam masala and cook until combined and fragrant and the tomato has softened. Add cauliflower and potatoes and combine. Add water or broth, bring to a simmer, cover and cook until potatoes and cauliflower are soft, adding more liquid if needed. If there is too much liquid at the end of cooking, reduce over medium high heat until desired consistency. Season with salt and chopped cilantro and serve with rice or dal.
Note: ginger-garlic paste is made from grinding equal parts garlic and ginger into a paste, it is used very often in Indian cooking as an aromatic flavoring base and can be kept in a container in the fridge for easy use.
Instill a love of art at a young age through a guided, hands-on gallery experience. Young Audiences Wolftrap teaching artists will present a series of 12 workshops for caregivers and children ages 1-2. Learn how to integrate music, movement, and drama, into everyday playtime to foster children's developmental growth. Maximum of two babies per adult, please! About Young Audiences: For over 50 years, Young Audiences of Louisiana has operated arts in education programs that promote academic excellence and social growth through the arts. Studies have shown that students enrolled in Young Audiences programs outperformed their peers on standardized tests, exhibited fewer disciplinary issues and had increased school attendance.
Where: New Orleans Museum of Art, One Collins C. Diboll Circle, City Park, New Orleans, Louisiana 70124
When: 10:30 AM Tuesdays at 10:30 am through March 29, 2016
Who: Caregivers and children ages 1-2.
How: Just show up!
Cost: Price per class: Non members: $5 + Admission; NOMA members: $5
'HAITI AND THE MUSIC OF CONGO SQUARE': 11 a.m., Leonard S. Washington Memorial Library, Southern University, 6400 Press Drive, New Orleans. Documentary screening and discussion of one of the most sacred sites of African-American memory and community with Freddi Williams-Evans. Call (504) 286-5225.
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HAPPY HOUR GETS HAPPIER AT GRAND ISLE New Specials on Crafts, Drafts, Wines & Bites
New Orleans' seafood-centric dining destination, Grand Isle, has just introduced a bigger and better Happy Hour, certain to give folks reason to punch out early. Available Monday through Friday from 4PM - 7PM, Grand Isle will feature an array of food and drink specials in the restaurant's bar area.
Guests can kick back with half-priced draft beer, house wine-by-the-glass and signature craft cocktails created by beverage director Julia McElroy. Libations are inspired by the seasons, using house made flower waters, herbs from the restaurant's on-site garden, Southern shrubs, as well as unusual house-infused spirits such whiskey-strawberry-mustard flowerand vodka-oregano-grapefruit. Signature cocktails include Ginger and Spice - gin, jalapeño, ginger and fresh lime, topped with ginger beer; Strawberry Crush - rum, tarragon, strawberry puree, lemon and a strawberry-balsamic shrub; Lavender Saltrita - tequila, lavender-salt syrup, lemon and Clement Creole shrub; and The Awakening, inspired by Kate Chopin's novel about Grand Isle, Louisiana, featuring pear vodka, lemon, orange flower water and topped with champagne. Imbibers can accompany their beverage with 50 cent oysters on the half shell and, back by popular demand, a half-pound of boiled U-10 shrimp for only $7.
Grand Isleis located at 575 Convention Center Boulevard, on the Fulton Street promenade in New Orleans. Lunch and dinner served 11AM - 10PM Sunday through Thursday; 11AM - 11PM Friday and Saturday. Happy Hour is Monday through Friday 4PM - 7PM. $3 discounted parking is available in the Harrah's parking garages with validation. Telephone: (504) 520-8530;www.grandislerestaurant.com
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Completely Cut Out Processed Foods for Lent ZukaBaby Hosts the 2016 Real Food Challenge New Orleans, La., - ZukaBaby, New Orleans' only natural parenting boutique, hosts its first annual 2016 Real Food Challenge this Lent Season from February 15 to 22 at both of its locations Uptown and in Metairie. What food we put in our bodies is vital to our everyday wellbeing. What women eat is especially important for conception, pregnancy and breastfeeding and what we feed children helps them grow and stay healthy. ZukaBaby invites you to join them for its 10-Day Real Food Challenge February 13-22, to recharge healthminded resolutions post Mardi Gras. "People don't tend to realize how much processed food is in their diet and busy families need easy solutions for healthy eating," said ZukaBaby Owner Erin Pelias. "Our Real Food Challenge is 10 days of events to cover health-inspired solutions to life's everyday obstacles." ZukaBaby will have the following FREE in-store talks from local health professionals and additional resources:
* February 16th at 10am: Shopping Trip to the Crescent City Farmer's Market - Shopping Seasonally
* February 17th at 1pm: Healthy Eating on the Go - Rebecca Miller, MPH, RDN, LDN & Eat Fit NOLA * February 18th at 6:30pm: Nutrition for Moms - Eating for Fertility, Pregnancy and Breastfeeding with Erin Reho Pelias, HHC (at the Metairie location) * February 19th at 3-5pm: Healthy Snacks at TGIF Play Date - Food Samples and cooking demos for healthy snacks for you and your sweet baby * February 20th at 1pm: Breastfeeding 101 - with Erin Reho Pelias, HHC & Aniko Gregor, Pediatrician * February 21st at 2pm: Baby Food Making with Bayou Bites * February 22nd at 6:30pm: 10 Real Food Challenge Potluck Wrap Party! All events will take place at ZukaBaby Uptown, 5228 Magazine Street, with the exception of Tuesday, February 16's Crescent City Farmer's Market Shopping Trip and Thursday, February 18's event which will occur at ZukaBaby Metairie, 3248 Severn Avenue.
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American children's author and illustrator, Tomie dePaola, said, "Reading is important, because if you can read, you can learn anything about everything and everything about anything." What better way to instill a love of reading to a child than to read to them everyday.
St. Bernard Parish library strives to bring reading alive to children through interactive storytelling. "Tales on Tuesdays" will return this winter and spring , and will run through May 3 at 1 p.m. and again at 5:30 p.m. The program takes place at the Chalmette branch at 2600 Palmisano Blvd.
The earlier program is geared for younger listeners. The evening session is open to children of all ages, but will target school-aged children. This program is free and sessions run about 45 minutes. "Tales on Tuesdays" is intended to introduce children to literature through storybooks, poetry, flannel boards, finger plays, and participatory activities.
For more information, visit St. Bernard Parish Library on Facebook, or at www.mysbpl.org, or call 504.279.0448.
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2016 Women's Business Alliance with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business & NAWBO at Le Pavillon Hotel
Name: 2016 Women's Business Alliance with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business & NAWBO at Le Pavillon Hotel
Join the New Orleans Chamber in conjunction with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses & NAWBO for our Women's Business Alliance seminar and networking event
The Women's Business Alliance seminar & networking event will feature a seminar on the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses mini mod: Your Leadership Style
Modern leadership places an ever-higher premium on coaching team members to get results. This session will help you discover your personal leadership style, how it impacts the performance of your company, and how to adjust your style to elicit the highest commitment from your employees. Seminar will be taught by Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses faculty Ronnie Slone
Ticket for Seminar Include: **Complimentary hors d'oeuvre during happy hour networking**
**2 drink tickets for happy hour networking** There will be a marketing table for all members to display their marketing materials.
Parking Options: *Valet Parking at Le Pavillon Hotel $15 *Self Parking Lot 833 Poydras St. (entrance on Poydras before Baronne St. on the side of Le Pavillon Hotel) $15 *Premium Parking Lot P169 1000 Perdido St. 3 hrs $6.00, 6 hrs $9.00 *meter parking along Poydras St. and side streets available as well.
Please join us when New York Times bestselling author of THE AVIATOR'S WIFE, Melanie Benjamin, presents and signs, THE SWANS OF FIFTH AVENUE, her triumphant new novel about New York's "Swans" of the 1950s-and the scandalous, headline-making, and enthralling friendship between literary legend Truman Capote and peerless socialite Babe Paley.
Of all the glamorous stars of New York high society, none blazes brighter than Babe Paley. Her flawless face regularly graces the pages of Vogue, and she is celebrated and adored for her ineffable style and exquisite taste, especially among her friends the alluring socialite Swans Slim Keith, C. Z. Guest, Gloria Guinness, and Pamela Churchill. By all appearances, Babe has it all: money, beauty, glamour, jewels, influential friends, a prestigious husband, and gorgeous homes. But beneath this elegantly composed exterior dwells a passionate woman a woman desperately longing for true love and connection.
Enter Truman Capote. This diminutive golden-haired genius with a larger-than-life personality explodes onto the scene, setting Babe and her circle of Swans aflutter. Through Babe, Truman gains an unlikely entree into the enviable lives of Manhattan's elite, along with unparalleled access to the scandal and gossip of Babe's powerful circle. Sure of the loyalty of the man she calls True Heart, Babe never imagines the destruction Truman will leave in his wake. But once a storyteller, always a storyteller even when the stories aren't his to tell.
Truman's fame is at its peak when such notable celebrities as Frank and Mia Sinatra, Lauren Bacall, and Rose Kennedy converge on his glittering Black and White Ball. But all too soon, he ll ignite a literary scandal whose repercussions echo through the years. The Swans of Fifth Avenue will seduce and startle you as it opens the door onto one of America's most sumptuous eras.
Octavia Books | 513 Octavia St. | New Orleans, LA 70115 | 504-899-READ octaviabooks.com
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Sold Out! Champagne Education Series, Session 1: "Champagne 101 v2.0", February 16, 6:30pm In our exciting series last year, Dr.Michael Knisley took us from basics to advanced in 4 sessions and I think it is safe to say that everyone who attended left with a deeper understanding and appreciation of the region, the wines and the producers. Well, all of us, especially Michael, had so much fun that we are ready to begin again with a new focus and, of course, new wines! In this second version of his basics class, you'll learn that Champagne is wine first and foremost. But, it is also the most complex category out there. Because of this, it is often misunderstood, overlooked, and "relegated" to celebratory occasions rather than being enjoyed on its own merits as a wine. This overview of the basic styles of champagne will help you understand why this is such a special type of wine, make sense of the complexity of its production and styles, and appreciate why it shouldn't just be served for special occasions. $45 and reservations are required. You can sign up for this class here, Champagne 101 v2.0;
Wednesday, February 17, 6-8pm - Southern French Wine Flight! We'll take you on a tour of the Mediterranean coast of France with an intriguing and delicious flight of 4 wines from the Luberon, Provence, Minervois and Carcassone. $15, nor reservations required
Friday, February 19, 6-8pm - Antonio Molesini in the house! Our favorite Italian wine guy will be in house pouring 4 new wines from Sicily! This tasting is free and no reservations are required.
Saturday Happy Hour with Phil de Gruy and Emily Roberston, 4-6pm Weather permitting, our friends Phil deGruy and Emily Robertson will be making another guest appearance at the shop Saturday, adding a little music to our popular happy hour. Get a glass of your favorite wine at half price and wander on out to our courtyard for some amazing guitar and vocals from two of our favorite local musicians. No cover charge but generous tips are greatly appreciated :) Check our facebook page for any cancelations due to weather.
Northern Italy Flight & Honey Bee Catering, Wednesday, February 24th, 6-8pm Linda Smith of Frederick Wildman Imports will be in the house tonight pouring a flight of northern Italian wines from Piemonte, Lombardia and the Veneto. We have chosen 4 gems that demonstrate the focus of her portfolio on artisanal family owned wineries that produce small quantities of high-quality wine. And since Italian wine is always best experienced with food, David Phillips of Honeybee Catering will be in the house serving up 2 exciting dishes to pair with the wines. For the list of wines and/or to reserve your spot, go to Northern Italy. Reservations are required, $20, limited to 25 spots.
Swirl Wine Bar & Market
3143 Ponce de Leon Street
New Orleans, LA 70119
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KINKY BOOTS
is Broadway's huge-hearted, high-heeled hit! With songs by Grammy® and Tony® winning pop icon Cyndi Lauper, this joyous musical celebration is about the friendships we discover, and the belief that you can change the world when you change your mind. Inspired by true events, KINKY BOOTS
takes you from a gentlemen's shoe factory in Northampton to the glamorous catwalks of Milan.
Charlie Price is struggling to live up to his father's expectations and continue the family business of Price & Sons. With the factory's future hanging in the balance, help arrives in the unlikely but spectacular form of Lola, a fabulous performer in need of some sturdy new stilettos.
With direction and choreography by two-time Tony® Award-winner Jerry Mitchell (Legally Blonde, Hairspray) and a book by Broadway legend and four-time Tony® Award-winner Harvey Fierstein (La Cage Aux Folles), KINKY BOOTS is the winner of 6 Broadway Tony® Awards including Best Musical, Best Score and Best Choreography.
Take a step in the right direction and discover that sometimes the best way to fit in is to stand out. "There is no show hotter than KINKY BOOTS!" - CBS News
'KINKY BOOTS': Opening Tuesday, through Feb. 21, Saenger Theatre, 1111 Canal St., New Orleans. The Broadway hit, based on the film of the same name, brings the music of Cyndi Lauper and words of Harvey Fierstein to the local stage in this delightful show. $30 and up. (504) 525-1052. saengernola.com
Ladies Night: Michael Jackson's signature choreography and moves with Bobby Bonsey
Tuesday, February 16 (7pm-9pm)
Back by popular ladies' demand, Bobby Bonsey will guide you through Michael Jackson's most flashy and famous choreographies. Sign up to learn the movements from Beat It and Billie Jean. The Moonwalk is included.
What to Wear: Anything that makes you feel beautiful, luscious, and allows a full range of motion!
Pre-register by Sunday, February 14, and the price is only $20 (includes one cocktail). Otherwise: $25 per person at the door
Brian Parker Discusses Estate Planning, Tax Reduction Strategies
And Investment Asset Allocation at Free Library Seminar
METAIRIE, LA - Brian D. Parker, a financial planner, will discuss estate planning, tax reduction strategies, and investment asset allocation, at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 16, at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Avenue, Metairie.
The event is free of charge and is open to the public. Registration is not required.
Parker will discuss the following subjects during his presentation.
Why it is necessary to have wills, living wills and powers of attorney in Louisiana.
Advantages and disadvantages of tax-deferred annuities.
Strategiespertaining to funding long-term care costs.
Why fee-based managed accounts are changing the investment world.
Avoidthe tax time bomb on IRAs, 401Ks and annuities.
Achieve stock market participation while lowering risk to principal.
Planning techniques that will allow you to conserve your principal, minimize taxes, and maximize retirement income.
Brian D. Parker has been in the financial service industry for more than 29 years. He is the President of Advanced Financial Concepts and he specializes in estate planning, tax reduction strategies, and investment asset allocation. Parker is a Louisiana Notary Public, Chartered Financial Consultant, Certified Life Underwriter, and holder of five securities licenses. He is a 16-time qualifier of the Million Dollar Round Tables' Top of the Table. Parker is a native of Covington.
For more information regarding this event, contact Chris Smith, Manager of Adult Programming for the library, at 504-889-8143 or
[email protected].
LSU AgCenter Provides Six Sessions About
About Healthy Eating at Lakeshore Branch Library
METAIRIE, LA - Karen Walker, nutrition agent with the Jefferson Parish office of the LSU AgCenter, will lead a series of six nutrition classes at the Lakeshore Branch Library, 1000 W. Esplanade Avenue, Metairie beginning after Mardi Gras.
All sessions are free of charge and are open to the public. There is no registration.
The sessions occur at the following times and dates.
7 p.m., Feb. 16 - Rise and Shine Cobbler
Lesson: Make Half Your Plate Fruits and Veggies
7 p.m., Feb. 23 - Quinoa & Vegetable Stir Fry
Lesson: Make Half Your Grains Whole Grains
7 p.m., March 1- Salmon Patties
Lesson: Vary Your Protein
7 p.m., March 8- Fun Fruit Salad
Lesson: Physical Activity
7 p.m., March 22 - Lite Banana Pudding
Lesson: Calcium and Dairy
7 p.m., March 29- My Plate Wrap
Lesson: Food Safety and Food $$ Management
For more information regarding this event, contact Chris Smith, Manager of Adult Programming for the library, at 504-889-8143 or
[email protected].
Feng Shui!
Wyming Sun Talks About the Ancient Chinese Practice
METAIRIE, LA - "Feng Shui for Health and Wealth," a presentation led by Tao arts practitioner Wyming Sun, will occur at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 17, at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon, Metairie.
This presentation is free of charge and is open to the public. Registration is not required.
Sun says that some workspaces make employees tired after an hour and a half -- hence the widespread custom of coffee breaks. "Other spaces exhilarate you and can sustain your energy for three, four, sometimes even five hours -- basically until you get hungry," he says. "Moreover, over thousands of years of conscientious observation and study, similar benefits have been shown to be achievable by increasingly subtle changes."
He also says that "if you are attended by a good physician and taking appropriate medicine and live next to a busy interstate and hear the noise of the traffic and smell the exhaust, you will get well slowly. On the other hand, if you live near a park and you hear the birds and smell the flowers, you will get well quicker -- even with the same doctor and the same medicine."
Sun will discuss these concepts as well as the following.
If you need sleep, Feng Shui can help you put in high efficiency rest hours.
If you need to finish a project, Feng Shui can help you put in high efficiency hours at your desk or worktable.
If you need to increase your skills, Feng Shui can help you put in high efficiency practice hours.
Wyming Sun began learning Taoist arts from his father, a native Chinese, at age seven, in New Orleans. In 1992, he became an "indoor pupil" of a master from Taiwan (the fourth ranking master of the Blue Dragon Lineage, a union of masters from Taiwan that practice Feng Shui for Asian corporations). In nearly two decades of international travel and teaching, Sun has practiced on hundreds of residences, corporation headquarters, public buildings (including a cancer hospital in Vancouver), and businesses.
For more information regarding this presentation, contact Chris Smith, Manager of Adult Programming for the library, at 504-889-8143 or
[email protected].
Author Event!
Mary LaCoste Gives A Basic Primer on Local Traditions:
Death Embraced, New Orleans Tombs and Burial Customs
METAIRIE, LA - Mary LaCoste, author of a new book titled Death Embraced: New Orleans Tombs and Burial Customs,will speak at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 18, at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon, Metairie.
This session is free of charge and is open to the public. There is no registration.
Lacoste asks readers to ponder issues that should not be avoided. Some may want to use it as a guide to visiting New Orleans graveyards . . . or as a guide to life. In this presentation, she will discuss the following historical points about decay, love and tradition.
New Orleans reverted to Spanish rule in the 1760s and the Spanish, not the French, began above ground burial in New Orleans prior to the Louisiana Purchase.
New Orleans historic cemeteries have both below ground and above ground burials. All of the graves in the old Jewish cemeteries at the end of Canal Street are below ground as are about half the graves in the St. Patrick cemeteries there.
For most coffins, wood is the material of choice. Human bodies are 60 percent water and wooden coffins allow for evaporation and natural decomposition. It is natural decomposition that makes multiple burials work in a single tomb.
Mary LaCoste is a native of New Orleans with a successful retirement career as a tour guide and journalist. Over the years she has served as a teacher, principal and university instructor. Fascinated by the tomb owned by her husband's family and determined to set the record straight for visitors and her many grandchildren, she began the long process of seeking out information through personal inquiry and research sources. A volunteer with local preservation groups, she helps organize and give stained glass tours of local houses of worship. She holds a Doctor of Education degree from the University of New Orleans.
For more information regarding this presentation, contact Chris Smith, Manager of Adult Programming for the library, at 504-889-8143 or
[email protected].
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Monday-Friday: 10am - 7pm 8301 Olive Street
Saturday-Sunday: 8am - 5pm New Orleans, LA 70118
Cash, Credit, Debit, EBT, or Check
Remember: everything sold in our market is grown, raised, and produced locally!
- Blood Oranges (John Vogt Farm, Port Sulphur, LA)
- Salad Mix (Parish Produce, New Orleans, LA)
- Strawberries (Fletcher Farm, Ponchatoula, LA)
- Dino Kale OR Curly Kale (Fekete Farm, Hungarian's Settlement, LA; Pointe Coupee Minority Growers' Co-op, Lettsworth, LA)
- Navel Oranges (Barrois Citrus, Belle Chasse, LA)
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Whole Foods Market® Louisiana stores to donate percentage of sales to
New Orleans, Baton Rouge and Lafayette communities
Wednesday, Feb. 17 Community Giving Day
WHAT: Whole Foods Market Louisiana stores will donate five percent of their Wednesday, Feb. 17 net sales to local organizations serving veterans, neighborhoods, HIV/AIDS patients, sexual trauma survivors and children.
WHO &
WHERE: Whole Foods Market Arabella Station
5600 Magazine St., 504-899-9119, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
VFW POST 8973
Located at 531 Lyons Street and part of Veterans of Foreign Wars, VFW Post 8973 provides assistance with housing, medical, and legal affairs as well as educational opportunities to young veterans. They honor the local community of veterans for their service and sacrifice to the country. More information is available at www.nolavfw.org.
Whole Foods Market Broad St.
300 N. Broad St., 504-434-3364, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
BRINTON FAMILY HEALTH & HEALING CENTER
Brinton Family Health & Healing Center opened in Ruth U. Fertel/Tulane Community Health Center in April 2012 and has benefitted thousands in New Orleans' Mid-City neighborhood. Their mission is to harness the resources in the clinic and area to creatively get people invested in their health and the community's health. Services include in-clinic and community events and programs; connecting patients to resources; acting as liaison between the clinic, patients and community; as well as coordinating volunteer and internship opportunities for future leaders in medicine and public health. More details are available at www.tulane.edu/som/bfhhc/.
Whole Foods Market Veterans
3420 Veterans Blvd., 504-888-8225, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
PROJECT LAZARUS
Serving the Greater New Orleans area, Project Lazarus helps heal and empower people living with HIV/AIDS by promoting wellness, providing housing and offering important support services. Their programs are designed to address the issues faced by their residents and help them gain the skills that lead to independence. To date, more than 1000 men and women diagnosed with HIV/AIDS have called Lazarus their home. Learn more at www.projectlazarus.net.
Whole Foods Market Baton Rouge
7529 Corporate Blvd., 225-218-0452, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sexual Trauma Awareness and Response (STAR)
STAR's mission is to support survivors of sexual trauma, improve systems response, and create social change to end sexual violence in order to build a healthy community free from oppression and sexual trauma. STAR offers services to the Greater Baton Rouge area, including Ascension, East Feliciana, East Baton Rouge, Iberville, Pointe Coupee, West Baton Rouge and West Feliciana parishes. In 2015, STAR opened an office in New Orleans to expand the geographic reach of services. Visit www.star.ngo for more details.
Whole Foods Market Lafayette
4247 Ambassador Caffery Blvd., 337-314-9653, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
HEALING HOUSE
Helping children ages 4 to 17 through grief issues, Healing House provides a safe place where children who have experienced a death of a loved one can express their thoughts and feelings in a variety of ways. In support groups facilitated by volunteers, children learn to express their grief through interactive play, expressive art work and discussion groups with peers experiencing the same trauma. Although Healing House is geared toward children, parents also find a place to talk and share feelings with others. All services are available free of charge and run by trained volunteers. Learn more at www.healing-house.org.
WHEN: Wednesday, Feb. 17 - store hours
HOW: More information on Whole Foods Market's Community Giving Day program is available at wfm.com.
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MAYOR LANDRIEU'S OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TO HOST BUSINESS INFORMATION SESSIONS
NEW ORLEANS - On Wednesday, February 17, 2016, Mayor Mitch Landrieu's Office of Economic Development will kick off another series of Business Information Sessions designed to connect local entrepreneurs and business owners with useful tools and resources to grow their businesses.
"These quarterly sessions are key to helping our local business owners and entrepreneurs thrive in the City's growing entrepreneurial hub," said Mayor Mitch Landrieu. "When our businesses succeed, our economy strengthens, more residents gain jobs, and we grow the tax base that pays for essential City services."
These sessions allow interested entrepreneurs and business owners to learn more about business opportunities. One session will take place in each City Council district. All are open to the public, and individuals can attend any or all sessions.
District A Councilmember Susan G. Guidry said, "The Administration's Business Information Sessions recognize the City's thriving entrepreneurial spirit and provide excellent opportunities for our local businesses to grow and connect with our festival culture."
District B Councilmember LaToya Cantrell said, "These information sessions provide a win-win opportunity by helping our emerging entrepreneurs to expand and grow alongside our City's unique and wonderful festivals. I hope that this series will also further diversify the City's workforce through increasing participation in the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program among small, women-owned, minority-owned, and LGBT-owned local businesses."
District C Councilmember Nadine M. Ramsey said, "The festival season is an enjoyable and potentially profitable time for our residents. I am encouraged by the administration providing the crucial information needed to facilitate access for all citizens to participate in the wonderful economic opportunities presented by the numerous festivals held in New Orleans."
District D Councilmember Jared C. Brossett said, "In this period of great economic growth in the city of New Orleans, it is more important than ever that we take the initiative in expanding economic opportunity. These sessions are a perfect example of how municipal government can be proactive in making sure that all of our entrepreneurs have access to the same knowledge and information. Through a series of steps like these, our business leadership community becomes deeper and more diverse and our economy and our city thus become stronger."
District E Councilmember James A. Gray said, "New Orleans is famous for its festivals, and both locals and tourists spend a lot of money on food, art and entertainment. Anyone who bakes a great pie, paints, makes jewelry and more can create or grow a small business. The Mayor's business sessions are a terrific opportunity for anyone interested in working and making money on the festival circuit."
The complete list of dates and locations can be found below.
District A:
Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016
1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Lakeview Christian Center
5885 Fleur de Lis Dr., New Orleans, LA 70124
Topics:
"Procedures to Become a Vendor in Future Special Events" presented by City of New Orleans One Stop Shop
"Things to Know Once You Receive a Special Event Occupational License" presented by City of New Orleans Bureau of Revenue
District B:
Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016
1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
JOB1 Business and Career Solutions, 2nd Floor Conference Room
3400 Tulane Ave., New Orleans, LA 70119
Topics:
"Jazz in the Park Business Opportunities" presented by People United for Armstrong Park
"2017 BUKU Music & Art Project Business Opportunities" presented by Winter Circle Productions / AEG Live Gulf Coast
District C:
Wednesday, March 2, 2016
1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Treme Recreation Center, Multipurpose Room
900 N. Villere St., New Orleans, LA 70116
Topics:
"New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and Crescent City Blues Festival Business Opportunities" presented by New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation, Inc.
District D:
Wednesday, March 9, 2016
1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Dillard University Office of Community Relations, DUICEF Building, Room 207
2601 Gentilly Blvd., New Orleans, Louisiana 70122
Topics:
"ESSENCE Festival Business Opportunities" presented by Montana Productions, LLC
"Wednesdays at the Square Business Opportunities" presented by Young Leadership Council
District E:
Wednesday, March 16, 2016
1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Joe W. Brown Recreation Center
5601 Read Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70127
Topics:
"Bayou Boogaloo Festival Business Opportunities" presented by Mothership Foundation / Bayou Boogaloo
"Freret Street Market & Festival Business Opportunities" presented by Freret Street Market & Festival
To RSVP, residents or business owners can click here or contact Business Services Manager Margrett Frazier in the Office of Economic Development at (504) 658-4237 or [email protected].
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CITY ANNOUNCES MEETINGS ON PROPOSED HISTORIC DISTRICTS
NEW ORLEANS - Today, the City of New Orleans announced the schedule for the Historic District Landmarks Commission Study Committee meetings for Uptown/Carrollton and Mid City/Parkview. The Uptown/Carrollton and Mid City/Parkview Study Committees will meet to discuss the boundaries, levels of jurisdiction and surveys for the proposed historic districts.
The dates and locations of the meetings are listed below.
Uptown/Carrollton Meeting #3:
Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016
6 p.m.
VFW Hall
531 Lyons St., New Orleans, LA 70115
Mid City/ Parkview Meeting #2:
Monday, Feb. 22, 2016
6 p.m.
Jesuit High School, St. Ignatius Hall
4133 Banks St., New Orleans, LA 70119
The Mayor appointed review committees for each area that will recommend boundaries and levels of jurisdiction for proposed new historic districts.
Email Eleanor Burke at [email protected] for more information. Click here for a link to Louisiana State law governing the creation of local historic districts.
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NOMERS Monthly Board MeetingCity of New Orleans sent this bulletin at 02/15/2016 02:40 PM CST
CITY OF NEW ORLEANS
EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
REGULAR MEETING
DATE: Wednesday, February 17, 2016
TIME: 9:30 a.m.
PLACE: 1300 Perdido Street
Purchasing Conference Room 4W05
New Orleans, LA 70112
AGENDA
NEW BUSINESS
1. Date for next Regular Meeting
COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Investment Committee - The Bogdahn Group
a. Presentation
I. Wasatch Advisors
b. Review Status of Opportunistic Managers
c. Monthly Flash Report
2. Budget Committee
a. Trustee Conference Review & Approval
3. Member Relations Committee
4. Contract Compliance Committee
a. Tax Attorney
b. The Bogdahn Group
5. Headline Risk Committee
6. Staffing Committee
MONTHLY REPORTS
1. Minutes of Regular Meetings - January 20, 2016
2. Board to Ratify Retirements - February 2016
3. Deceased Report - February 2016
4. Refund Report - January 2016
5. Transfer Report - January 2016
6. Employer Contribution Reports - November & December 2015
For these dinners, Bourbon House chefs partner with bourbon brands for a series of special evenings. Bourbon House prepares a four course prix fixe menu, each paired with a Bourbon. Brand ambassadors are on hand to visit tables and answer any and all questions about the spirits. These dinners differ from Bourbon House's typical Whiskey Dinners that are held in the second floor private dining room and have a set start time.
cocktail evening with author and rum expert, Wayne Curtis.
February 17th 6:30pm
at Palace Café's Black Duck Bar
Cocktails and small plates will be served
During a tasting, guests will be guided through the three styles of rum (Spanish, French and British) and learn an overview of the colorful history of the spirit from expert Wayne Curtis.
Signed versions of Curtis' book And a Bottle of Rum: A History of the New World in Ten Cocktails, will be available for purchase.
MENU
Smoked Salmon Galette Gruyere Gougeres Goose Rillette on Bellegarde baguette Garlic Gulf Shrimp with Valencia Rice Brie & Leek Fondue with Bellegarde baguette, apples, roasted fingerling potatoes Pot Roast Slider with Colman's mustard & pickled cabbage
Join the Friends of Longue Vue at the 2016 Essence of Style Design Symposium featuring author and interior designer Suzanne Rheinstein.
This year's event starts with a Designer Reception at a private residence on Feb. 17 from 6 to 8 p.m. Guests can mingle with Suzanne and interior design enthusiasts while enjoying libations and delicious fare.
On Feb. 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Suzanne will share her design philosophy of "fewer things, but better things" and discuss her new book "Rooms for Living: A Style for Today with Things from the Past." Following the talk, enjoy a fabulous three-course lunch, eclectic silent auction and book signing at The Audubon Tea Room.
Tickets to the Designer Reception are $125. Tickets to the Design Symposium luncheon are $100 for members and $125 for nonmembers. For more information, contact Jen Gick at 504.293.4723.
DETAILS: Join French Quarter Festivals, Inc., New Orleans tourism officials, and invited guests for 2016's first French Quarter Festival presented by Chevron press conference. French Quarter Festivals, Inc. will announce exciting details about the April 7th-10th festival, including lineup and poster artist. The press conference will feature live entertainment from Grammy Award-winning Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band. Refreshments will be provided. For more information contact Rebecca Sell at (504) 522-5730 or email [email protected]. Visit the French Quarter Festivals, Inc. website at fqfi.org for more information about the organization.
Wednesday, February 17, 2016 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM (CST)
New Orleans Hotel Storyville Gardens 1261 Esplanade Avenue New Orleans, LA 70116 View Map
Legendary Boston R&B sax player Sax Gordon comes to New Orleans to perform with local piano player Joe Krown's band. One night only! Wednesday Feb. 17, 5-8pm in the gardens at Hotel Storyville. FREE ADMISSION.
Wednesdays - Treme Brass Band at the Candlelight Lounge (925 N. Robertson St) - 9pm
Part of the French Market District, Crescent Park is a 1.4 mile, 20 acre urban linear park that connects our community and visitors to our riverfront. This unique public space provides breathtaking views of New Orleans, native landscaping, bike paths, a dog run and multi-use pavilions for all to enjoy.
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Fresh & Local Our new hours for the Wednesday market ! We'll be in the French Market from 1pm-5pm each week from now on, so stop by for strawberries, Louisiana shrimp, eggs, organically grown carrots and greens, cabbage big enough for the whole family, and more! Let us treat you to free parking in the French Market lot so you can see the bounty for yourself.
Wednesday Market, The French Quarter
1pm to 5pm1235 N. Peters Street in the French Market
We are excited to introduce the newest Crescent City Farmers Market in the Historic French Market! Every Wednesday from 1-5pm, this historic space will come alive with local fresh vegetables, fruit, pastured meats, seafood, breads and baked goods, preserves, and more. Weekly chef demos and live music! Complimentary Parking for Crescent City Farmers Market shoppers. Credit/debit and SNAP are gladly accepted in exchange for market tokens issued at the welcome table. Make groceries with these fantastic vendors in a hip and historic setting!
New Crescent City Farmers Market Hours at the French Market
Wednesday farmers market hours will change from 2-6 p.m. to 1-5 p.m. starting Wednesday February 3rd, 2016
NEW! CRESCENT CITY FARMERS MARKET HOURS FOR 2016: 1:00 TO 5:00 P.M.starting Wednesday February 3rd, 2016. You shopped---we noticed! We have altered our operating hours for everyone's benefit, based on when we noticed the heaviest shopper traffic. Farmers appreciate arriving and leaving earlier, too! Thank you!
IN ADDITION TO LIVE ACOUSTIC MUSIC DURING MARKET TIMES, ENJOY THESE SPECIAL PROGRAMS DURING THE CRESCENT CITY FARMERS MARKET AT THE FRENCH MARKET ON CERTAIN WEDNESDAYS:
NEW! Making a Jazz Gumbo starts tomorrow January 27th and is every last Wednesday of the month from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. Enjoy a live musical performance by a trio of musicians from the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park and watch a cooking demonstration by local historian, tour guide, and former restaurateur Dianne "GumboMarie" Honore. February 24, March 30th.
NEW!! Doc at the Market. Free Health & Fitness chats, Q&A sessions and workshops with local "Get Checked. Get Fit. Get Moving!" program director Eric "Doc" Griggs, MD. Find Doc at the farmers market stage every second Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. February 10th, March 9th.
33rd Annual FRENCH MARKET MASK MARKET Mardi Gras Weekend: February 5-8, 2016. Mask artisans from around the country and city showcase and sell their masks in Dutch Alley the weekend before Mardi Gras, including Lundi Gras. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday through Monday
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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 residents sponsored by the Helis Foundation
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5:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Grammy Award winning blues artist, producer, composer, and actor Chris Thomas King was born in 1962 and spent his childhood surrounded by music in his father's famed Baton Rouge blues club, Tabby's Blues Box. Influenced by the finest blues musicians, King began touring with artists such as Buddy Guy and B.B. King in his teens. In the early 1990's, King began to infuse his sound with hip-hop and electronic music, creating a rap/blues fusion, which offended blues purists. Frustrated with what he viewed as rejection from American blues fans, King relocated to Europe in 1993 where he wrote and produced a number of recordings including 21st Century Blues and My Pain Your Pleasure, which was lauded by European audiences.
King returned to New Orleans in 1996 and began to reenter the more traditional American market. In 2000 the Coen Brothers chose King to play the role of itinerant blues man Tommy Johnson in their film, O Brother Where Art Thou. The enormous success of the film helped put King back in the spotlight and resulted in the sale of millions of records, as well as numerous awards, including Album of the Year at both the Grammy Awards and Country Music Awards. Today King has sold more than 10 million records and has continued to pursue acting roles, appearing in the Oscar winning film Ray, the Wim Wenders film The Soul of a Man, and Kill Switch with Steven Seagal.
OAH Lagniappe! O Fun: Kids Art Activity Table O Yum: Miss Linda's Soul Food Catering Free for Museum members | $12.50 at the door for nonmembers
Artist Talk - Sarah House
05:30 PM - 06:30 PM
Please join us for an artist talk with Sarah House on Thursday, February 18th, from 5:30 - 6:30 pm before Ogden After Hours. House works primarily with ceramic materials to create functional wares and sculptural installation inspired by fractal geometry, the mathematics of nature. House earned her BFA in Ceramics from Temple University's Tyler School of Art, and her MFA in Studio Art from Tulane University. She has participated in Artist in Residence programs at Baltimore Clayworks, Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts, The International Ceramics Studio, Tainan National University of the Arts, The International Ceramics Research Center and The Clay Studio of Missoula. House is a Windgate Fellow, a Nyburg Fellow and has been recognized globally for her work, exhibiting in Hungary, Denmark, Taiwan, South Korea, Germany, Poland, Canada, and Sweden as well as across the United States. She currently creates in her New Orleans studio.
Join Salon by Sucre and Donner-Peltier Distiller for a night of Sips and Bites!
Enjoy a night of Sips with Donner-Peltier Spirits cocktails and Bites from the Salon by Sucre kitchen. Tasting stations will also be available for your enjoyment.
Early bird tickets are available through the month of January.
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Salon By Sucre - 622 Conti Street New Orleans, LA 70130 -
Be sure to arrive early to enjoy cocktails, dinner and musical entertainment at the exquisite Eiffel Society. Valet Parking is provided.
Dear Friend of Politics with a Punch,
Join us on Thursday February 18 for another unforgettable edition of Politics with a Punch, our local version of "Politically Incorrect." It is a fast-paced, free-wheeling, no-holds barred discussion of what is happening in our city, state and nation. We place a premium on having a good time and expect plenty of laughs as we discuss the controversies and the outrageous antics of our local leaders and scoundrels.
We launched Politics with a Punch in 2002 and have enjoyed 14 years of great times thanks to our awesome panelists and faithful patrons. This next event will be another very special show as we celebrate the Kickoff to Election Year 2016!
It will be held at the beautiful Eiffel Society, 2040 St. Charles Avenue. This outstanding venue offers plenty of available parking, a superb staff and tremendous amenities for Punch patrons. It has been recently renovated and looks outstanding. Join us for this special program and enjoy another fabulous panel.
The doors open at 6 p.m. for Punch Happy Hour as the Eiffel Society bar will offer a delicious menu of specialty drinks for our patrons. As an added treat, dining will be available for our patrons at the Eiffel Society. After our event ends, we invite you to stay with us for cocktails and socializing with our fellow patrons and panelists.
Our show will begin at 8:00 p.m. As usual, we have picked an outstanding panel with some of our favorite all-stars plus some exciting newcomers. Check out our exceptional line-up of celebrities for this New Orleans POLITICAL COMEDY TRADITION:
Kevin Belton, Star of PBS Show "New Orleans Cooking with Kevin Belton"
Tony Bentley, Star of "The Big Short" and "Twelve Years a Slave"
Joseph Cao, Former U.S. Congressman; Candidate for U.S. Senate
Woody Jenkins, Chairman of Donald Trump LA Campaign
Bernie Pinsonat, Pollster & Political Consultant
J.D. Sledge, Outstanding Comedian; Local and National Headliner
Roger Villere, Chairman, Louisiana Republican Party
Rachel Wulff, Anchor/Reporter, WWL-TV Channel 4
We'll discuss.... Louisiana Legislative Session: Budget Mess, Tax Plans; What is Legacy of Bobby Jindal? Governor Threatens TOPS and LSU Football, Good Ideas? Future of Film Tax Credits and Other Special Deals Debated; NOLA Beans Coffee Shop in Lakeview Robbed; Uber Driver Mugged; Black Nationalists Takeover Bywater House and Claim Ownership; Justice Antonin Scalia Dead; No Autopsy, Found with Pillow over Head? Battle over Nomination; Recess Appointment? Trump vs. Cruz & Bush; "W" Campaigning in South Carolina; Sanders vs. Clinton; Is "Big Dog" Bill Clinton Losing his Magic? Hookers for Hillary Caucusing in Nevada; Boycott of All White Oscars; Beyoncé Halftime Show Leads to Controversy; Cam Newton Sulks; Kanye West $53 Million in Debt, wants $1B from Zuckerberg...Along with more Great Topics, as always, it will be a Prime Time for Punch!
With so much serious discussion, it is helpful once a month to be able to poke fun at some of the hilarious, insane and unpredictable events which occur in this state. Since 2002, along with Steve Sabludowsky of Bayoubuzz.com, I have been a part of one political tradition that has grown into quite a success story.
In our 14 years of promoting good natured hilarity, we have featured some of the top political, business, comedic, media and entertainment talent in Louisiana. I am honored to host Politics with a Punch, an event which has attracted sell-out crowds for the past several years.
Tickets are only $20.00 per person/$35.00 per couple.
If you would like to take advantage of this opportunity, please RSVP by sending me an e-mail reply. You can also purchase tickets in advance at a discounted price ($15.00 per person/$25.00 per couple) on-line at our website:
For e-mail reservations, I need to know the number of people in your party as the tickets will be distributed on a first come, first serve basis.
At Punch, we guarantee everyone will have a good time, and anyone who has attended one of our events can attest to that fact.
For more information, call me at #504-669-6076.
Thanks again for your support of Politics with a Punch. Without you and other friends, we could not have such successful events each and every month.
Hope to see you Thursday night at the fabulous EIFFEL SOCIETY!
Jeff Crouere
Host, Politics with a Punch
P.S. For sponsorship of the event and advertising opportunities, contact Jeff Crouere at #504-669-6076 or [email protected]
Jeff Crouere is the Host of "Ringside Politics," which airs at 7:30 p.m. Fri. and 10:00 p.m. Sun. on WLAE-TV 32, a PBS station, and 7 till 11 a.m. weekdays on WGSO 990 AM in New Orleans and the Northshore. He is the Political Analyst for WGNO-TV ABC26 and a Columnist for selected publications. For more information, visit his web site at RingsidePolitics.com. E-mail him at
[email protected].
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New Orleans, LA - Mercedes-Benz Superdome
Feb 20, 2016 - Feb 20, 2016
Featuring: Big Kahuna driven by Shane England, Barbarian driven by Devin Jones, Captain's Curse driven by Alex Blackwell, Doomsday, El Toro Loco driven by Marc McDonald, Grave Digger driven by Charlie Pauken, Fatal Attraction driven by Jeff Murphy, Hurricane Force driven by Steven Thompson, VP Racing Fuels' Mad Scientist driven by Lee O'Donnell, Monster Mutt Dalmatian driven by Candice Jolly, Rage driven by Cory Rummel, Storm Damage driven by Tim Mente, Team Hot Wheels driven by Scott Buetow, Wrecking Crew driven by Dave Radzierez, Zombie Hunter driven by TBD, Gunslinger driven by Scott Hartsock
Saturday February 20, 1:00PM-2:00PM Avoid the lines, skip the crowds and enjoy VIP access with the Total Access Pass for Monster Jam! A limited quantity of tickets are set aside for the BIGGEST Monster Jam Fans, so make sure to purchase NOW! Each Total Access Pass Includes: One (1) event ticket with the best seats in the house, free entry to the Party In The Pits, PLUS one (1) hour VIP access to the Party In The Pits before it's opened to the public (1pm - 2pm). Monster Jam Fans with a Total Access Pass should enter through Gate-A Ground on event day. Quantities are limited - don't miss out! Buy your Total Access Pass tickets, TODAY!
TICKET PRICES
Tickets start at $10
Mercedes-Benz Superdome Bag Policy: Prohibited items include gym bags / backpacks / school bags, oversized packages, cans, bottles, weapons, fireworks, contraband, video cameras, cameras with lenses that exceed 6", recording devices, beach balls, laser pointers, artificial noisemakers and containers of any kind.
-All tickets are $5 more day of show. Tickets are subject to an additional facility fee. Pit Pass information below. Need valid event ticket with $10 pit pass for entry.
There will be free snacks, beer, and wine! This is an avenue in which you can learn about different ways to get involved with Young Leadership Council and meet Project Leaders, Board Members, and fellow volunteers. We encourage all YLC members to attend and to bring friends who are interested in YLC
Chef Andrea's presents a four course dinner with four wine pairings to celebrate the season. Featuring Northern Italian classics with a twist including Chef Andrea's handmade Lobster Ravioli and Beef Tenderloin en Brochette. Full menu online AndreasRestaurant.com
February Wine Tasting: Four Courses with Four Wine Pairings
Thursday, February18th, 2016
6:30 pm Start with Apertif
First CourseItalian Onion Soup Wine Pairing: Maso Canali Pinot Grigio Second CourseLobster Ravioli with vodka sauceWine: Allegrini Palazzo della TorreThird CourseInvolitini di Pollo MichelangeloChicken Breast Stuffed with fontina cheese, prosciutto, & spinach with mushroom sauceORBeef Tenderloin en BrochetteBeef Tips Tenderloin, Mushroom, Onion, & Bell Pepper Skewers served with safran risottoWine: Brancaia Chianti ClassicoFourth CourseChocolate Mousse Truffle Cake with Raspberry CoulisCoffee IncludedPrice per Person: $38 plus tax & gratuity
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Dine with Mosquito Supper Club
Two charming hosts (and fantastic cooks) serve up authentic Cajun food, family-style.
Martin brings her family's food from Chauvin, LA, to the city in a family-style setting. Platters are set down on the table, and everyone digs in. It's a dining style New Orleanians relate to, whether they're from Irish, German, Italian, or Afro-Caribbean families. Cajun music fills the dining room (limited seating, reservations only) as guests enjoy a five-plus course meal.
A sample menu, this one for fall, is quintessentially Cajun: doughy "Lagniappe Rolls" with Steen's Butter (as if butter isn't decadent enough, this one is laced with cane syrup from Abbeville, LA); crispy eggplant fritters; gumbo with shrimp, crab, and okra; cucumber and tomato salad with Steen's vinaigrette; stuffed Lousiana crabs; and blackberry dumplings with "Pop Rouge" ice cream for dessert. (Local folk of a certain age may remember the old "Pop Rouge" strawberry/cream soda from Lafayette.)
This fall, Mosquito Supper Club commences on Thursday nights at 810 N. Rampart Street, a light-filled, second-story space in the French Quarter with a can't-beat-it view of Armstrong Park. Dinner begins promptly at 7:30 p.m. Go to their site's reservations page to book your seats... and meet your adopted Cajun family.
Extra helping: Michot and Martin also run Curious Oyster Company in St. Roch Market, open daily, if you can't make it to a supper club event.
Historic St. Mary's Catholic Church A Free, Public Concert Series for Lent Thursdays, 6 p. m., February 11 - March 17, 2016 Presented by The Bishop Perry Center 1941 Daupine Street, New Orleans, LA 70116 For Details: 504-227-3272 or [email protected]
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Thursdays at Twilight Pavilion of the Two Sisters at 6:00 pm
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
B.B. King's Blues Club Opens on Decatur Street Featuring Memphis BBQ, classic New Orleans cuisine and local musicians daily in the heart of the French Quarter New Orleans, LA - B.B. King left a legacy in the heart of music fans across the globe and the restaurant and blues club bearing his name will leave you wanting more. Only the second one to open since his death, it is a special tribute to the late musician. Known for its great live music and Memphis BBQ,
B.B. King's Blues Club (1104 Decatur St.) will host its Grand Opening in the heart of the French Quarter on February 18, 2016. Tourists and locals alike will find B.B. King Blues Club to be a destination for good music and great food. The club will feature their famous Memphis BBQ coupled with classic New Orleans dishes and an Oyster Bar. Enjoy the Memphis fare including their Famous Dry Ribs, Smoked Prime Rib and Pulled Pork or try a New Orleans favorite such as Gumbo Ya Ya, Shrimp and Grits or an Oyster Po Boy. Cornbread is a southern staple and B.B. King's is well loved for that reason. Guests can wash all of that down with a drink from the copper-topped bar or one of B.B. King's classic cocktails or local craft beers. B.B. King's Blues Club is proud to have New Orleans native, Syrena Johnson as their Executive Chef. Syrena is a local talent that entered the program at Liberty Kitchen after Katrina displaced her family and found a mentor in Chef John Besh. From there, Syrena won Besh's foundation's scholarship to the International Culinary Center in New York and after graduation returned home to share her talents with New Orleans, and B.B. King's is all the better having her skills in the kitchen. At B.B. King's live music will be played seven days a week. The B.B. King All-Star Band will entertain guests four nights a week and local bands will play 3-4 nights a week. The music will begin even earlier at 11 AM on Sunday featuring a Jazz/Blues brunch for people to enjoy. "We have been looking for a location in New Orleans for a decade and are excited to bring our world famous BBQ and all day entertainment to the heart of the French Quarter. We work to honor the music legacy of B.B. King and our All-Star band will play everything from authentic blues, classic soul, rock & roll, and jazz for our guests. We want you to come enjoy the food and stay for the music," said Tommy Peters, President of Beale Street Blues Company. Tony Coleman, B.B. King's drummer for more than 30 years is the music director for the Club and ensures that the music is a top-notch tribute to the late musician. New Orleans offers the opportunity to showcase music that B.B. King's hasn't had in other locations, and employing local musicians is the only way to get it right. Coleman said "The opportunity to put music together for a location in New Orleans is a dream come true. While touring, we were only able to be here for a night or two so I am looking forward to being involved in the city's music scene for a long time." Media Contact: Darcee Snider Gambel Communications 307.761.1895 [email protected] It is essential to the Club to carry on the legacy of B.B. King and the importance of supporting the arts. B.B. King's Blues Club has partnered with New Orleans Center for Creative Arts (NOCCA) and will showcase music students regularly at the club, giving them the opportunity to share their craft on stage and work with other talented artists to hone their skills. B.B. King's Blues Club's gift to music lovers everywhere is their All-Star Band, the hand-selected house band complete with a full horn section that will have guests dancing to music inspired by the King of Blues, the Queen of Motown and all their favorite Blues, Soul, Jazz and Rock and Roll musicians. B. B. King's Blues Club is open seven days a week, Sunday - Thursday 11:00 AM - 12 AM and Friday - Saturday 11:00 AM - 2AM. To contact B.B. King's or book a special event, call 504-934-KING. To view the menu and learn more, visit www.bbkings.com/new-orleans/. Fans can also follow along on Facebook and find out what is happening on Twitter @BBKingsNOLA. About BB King's Blues Club: B.B. King's Blues Club began where B.B. King got his start, Memphis, Tennessee. The home of American blues music, legendary musicians, famous barbeque, historic landmarks and great basketball. With clubs also located in Nashville, Orlando and Montgomery, their newest location is in another famous music city, New Orleans. Stop in and enjoy good food and great music at any of their locations. For more information and menus visit www.bbkings.com. ###
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Sip and Socialize at the New Orleans Magazine's
Hobnobber event at Tchoupitoulas Beer Garden!
Thursday, February 18th
5:30-7:30 pm
Tchoupitoulas Beer Garden
840 Tchoupitoulas Street in the Warehouse District
Complimentary Hors d'Oeuvres * Cash Bar - Beer, Wine and Cocktail Specials * Door Prizes & Games of All Kinds!
JEFFREY MARTORELL as Perkins (The Butler) ELYSE MCDANIEL as Debbie (The Ambassador's daughter) JOE SEIBERT as Joe (the daughter's boyfriend)
LEON CONTAVESPRIE as Captain South (the marine officer)
STACY TALIANCICH RANDALL as Marion (The Ambassador's mistress)
MARYLEE GIBBONS as Faye (The Ambassador's klutzy secretary)
CLAIRE CONTI as Lois (The Ambassador's wife)
From the playwright and director of last year's smash hit "
Sex Please, We're Sixty", JPAS presents another hilarious farce.
When "Hormone" Harry Douglas, the new American Ambassador to Great Britain, tells his family he is going to Scotland to play golf, his wife and daughter announce weekend plans of their own. Their newly hired butler, Perkins, watches stoically as each leaves the Embassy and secretly returns for a romantic rendezvous in the empty house. Harry's secretary and Marine Corps Embassy Security then arrive in the wake of a bomb threat and the embassy is sealed off, with hilarious results. Even the imperturbable Perkins is drawn into the shenanigans.
Those abstaining during Lent will find an array of dining options at Emeril's Delmonico, where Chef de Cuisine Anthony Scanio will offer seafood specials including Gulf Shrimp a la Creole with okra, rice and plantain fritters and Gulf Fish of the Day with Louisiana shrimp, grilled vegetables, mirliton pickle and bouillabaisse broth. Chef Scanio's gumbo, which rotates regularly, will be a Lenten-kosher Seafood & Okra Gumbo, available now through Easter Sunday. Recipes and images are available. Emeril's Delmonico is located at 1300 St. Charles Avenue in the Garden District. Telephone: (504) 525-4937;
www.emerilsrestaurants.com/emerils-delmonico
GRAND ISLE
Seafood haven Grand Isle restaurant is the perfect spot to dine during Lent. Executive Chef Ryan Haigler features a bounty of meatless options. Lenten-friendly appetizers include Smoked Fried Oysters with roasted garlic aioli; Tuna Tartare; and the Sardine Dip, served up in a jar with Steen's cane vinaigrette and hot sauce crisps. Entrees include Grilled Swordfish with vegetable skewers and roasted cauliflower mash; Catfish Creole; and a Whole Fried Fish with Fresno chili vinaigrette. Grand Isle is located at 575 Convention Center Boulevard, on the Fulton Street promenade in New Orleans. Telephone: (504) 520-8530;
www.grandislerestaurant.com
EMERIL'S NEW ORLEANS
During Lent, diners can still indulge in "New New Orleans" cuisine at Emeril's. Chef de Cuisine David Slater is offering both seafood delights and vegetarian options for those refraining from meat. On the lighter side, dishes include Charred Local Kale Salad with Blue Crab, pickled Fresno chilis, boiled peanuts, watermelon radish, parmesan and crisp sweet onions in a citrus-buttermilk dressing; Warm Cauliflower "Caesar" with grilled romaine, Covey Rise tomatoes, olives, feta and pomegranate; and the Maine Lobster Salad with avocado butternut squash, fennel, endive, grapefruit, hazelnuts, trout roe tossed in a toasted poppy seed dressing. Heartier options include Mussels Poutine with cheese curds, pickled chilis, charred scallion and hand cut fries and Emeril's signature BBQ Shrimp. Emeril's New Orleans is located at 800 Tchoupitoulas Street in the Warehouse District. Telephone: (504) 528-9393;
http://www.emerilsrestaurants.com/emerils-new-orleans
COMPÈRE LAPIN
At Compère Lapin, guests can enjoy Chef Nina Compton's Caribbean-Italian-Louisianan cuisine with savory seafood specials certain to make diners forget about meat. Begin with signature Conch Croquettes with pickled pineapple tartar sauce. Dinner selections include Local Grouper with beurre blanc, potato pearls and caviar; Pici Pasta with lobster and squash; and a Caribbean Seafood Pepper Pot. Compère Lapin is located in The Old No.77 Hotel & Chandlery, 535 Tchoupitoulas Street in the Warehouse District. Telephone: (504) 599-2119;
www.comperelapin.com
NOLA
Head down to the French Quarter through Easter for Lent specials at NOLA, where Chef de Cuisine Brian Mottola will wow diners with a variety of seafood and vegetarian specials. Guests can delight in Grilled Scottish Salmon with crushed Yukon gold potatoes, crème fraiche, salsa verde, crispy Brussels sprouts and pickled peppers and the melt-in-your-mouth New Bedford Scallops with parsnip puree, fennel, cerignola olives and orange butter sauce. Veggie options include the Vegetarian Entrée - quinoa, Brussels sprouts salad, charred green tomato, shiitake mushrooms, butternut squash, baby spinach, roasted fennel and marcona almonds and Veggie Pizza fresh from the wood-burning oven with artichoke hearts, Kalamata olives, tomato, feta, and house-made ricotta cheese. NOLA is located at 534 St. Louis Street in the French Quarter. Telephone: (504) 522-6652;
http://www.emerilsrestaurants.com/nola-restaurant
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Barpreneurs School. Learn about a new subject every Friday leading up to New Orleans Entrepreneur Week 2016.
Are you a hospitality startup? We want to hear from you. Join us weekly to pitch your biz and get feedback from the group. Even better! We'll pick three "Barpreneurs" to represent us at the NOEW Kickoff party on March 11. Email [email protected] to sign up to pitch your company or idea at lunch and join the running.
Every Friday, noon
*New topic every week, ranging from patent law to social media marketing
*FREE advice from experts in startups, business and entrepreneurship
*FREE valet parking at the adjacent W French Quarter, as space permits
*25-cent martinis at lunch! Monday - Friday
*2-course lunch specials starting at $13
The schedule of sessions is as follows:
Feb. 19 - Knud Berthelsen: The New Face of Business - online tools and how to use them
Feb. 26 - Seth Nehrbass: Patent Law - what you need to know
March 4 - Peter Ricchiuti and Grant Morris: Out to Lunch - pitch to these guys to be on their radio show and learn what works and what doesn't.
Hours of operation: 5-7PM; Phone orders are taken starting at 4PM at 504.431.8507.
Pick-up or eat-in or both? Both
Menu:
Fried fish plates, fried shrimp plates, shrimp stew plates as well as our "Ama Special", a combinatin of all of the above. Our dinners include potato salad or french fries, as well as cole slaw and french bread. Child's plates are also available.
Cost:
Funds to benefit:
Other info: Call Cathy at 504.431.8505 for more information on dates
Stations of the Cross every Friday at 5:30PM
Avondale
ST. BONAVENTURE CATHOLIC CHURCH
Parish Address: 329 S. Jamie Blvd., Avondale, La. 70094
Dates of fish frys: Ash Wednesday & Every Friday in Lent (not Good Friday)
Other info: Ash Wednesday Mass at 6:00pm; Friday's Station of the Cross at 6:30pm
Belle Chasse
OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP
Parish Address: 9016 Highway 23 Belle Chasse, LA 70037 (KC Hall)
Dates of fish frys: Fridays during Lent (except Good Friday)
Hours of operation: 5-8:30 p.m
Pick-up or eat-in or both? Both
Menu:
Cost:
Funds to benefit:
Other info: Weekday Mass - 6 p.m. / Stations of the Cross - 6:30 p.m.
Des Allemands
ST. GERTRUDE THE GREAT
Parish Address: 17292 LA Highway 631 Des Allemands, LA (Fr. Mac Community Center)
Dates of fish frys: Friday, February 26th
Hours of operation: 5 PM until 6:30 PM
Pick-up or eat-in or both? Both
Menu: Meal will include white beans, rice, fried fish, coleslaw and bread
Cost: $7.00 per plate
Funds to benefit: All proceeds will benefit CYM members attending the Steubenville on the Bayou conference this summer.
Other info: 6 PM Mass followed by Stations of the cross
Folsom
ST JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC CHURCH
Parish Address: 11345 ST JOHN CHURCH ROAD FOLSOM, LA 70437: JONATHAN HALL
Dates of fish frys: THE FIRST 5 FRIDAYS IN LENT
Hours of operation: 4:00 - 7:00 PM
Pick-up or eat-in or both?
Menu: FRIED OR BAKED FISH, COLE SLAW, POTATOES AND HUSH PUPPIES. DINE IN OR TAKE OUT
Cost:
Funds to benefit:
Other info: STATIONS OF THE CROSS AND CONFESSION BEGIN AT 5:00 PM. CONFESSIONS ARE UNTIL NO LONGER NEEDED.
Franklinton
HOLY FAMILY CHURCH
Parish Address: 1220 14th Ave, Franklinton, LA 70438
Dates of fish frys: 2/12, 2/19, 2/26, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18
Hours of operation: Fridays, 5-7 pm
Pick-up or eat-in or both? Both
Menu: Menu Fried catfish fillets, hush puppies, new potatoes, corn, dessert
Cost: $8.00
Funds to benefit: Help Center Food Bank and Holy Family's Friends of St Francis
Other info: Way of the Cross 6 pm
Harvey
ST. JOHN BOSCO CHURCH
Parish Address: 2114 Oakmere Dr. Harvey (St. John Bosco Church Family Life Center)
Dates of fish frys: Fridays, February 12th, 19th 26th, March 4th, 11th, 18th
Hours of operation: 5PM-8PM
Pick-up or eat-in or both? Both
Menu:
Fish Plate $8.00
Fish and Shrimp Plate $9.00
Shrimp Plate $10.00
Sweets and Drinks Available
Cost: See Above
Funds to benefit:
Other info: Stations of the Cross 7PM
Jefferson
ST. AGNES CHURCH
Parish Address: 3410 Jefferson Highway, Jefferson, LA 70121
Dates of fish frys: Friday, February 19th, Friday, March 4th, Friday, March 18th
Hours of operation: Dinner is served at 5:00pm in the Marquette Activity Center
Pick-up or eat-in or both? Both
Menu: Fish, Shrimp, French Fries, Coleslaw and Iced Tea.
Cost: $10.00
Funds to benefit:
Other info: Way of the Cross every Friday evening at 7:00pm
Lacombe
ST. JOHN OF THE CROSS
Parish Address: 61030 Brier Lake Dr. Lacombe, LA 70445
Dates of fish frys: February 19th, March 4th & 18th
Hours of operation: 5:00 - 7:30pm
Pick-up or eat-in or both? Both
Menu:
$8.00 for Fish $9.00 for Combo $10.00 for Shrimp
served with coleslaw, smashed potatoes, hush puppies and a roll
Drinks for sale from the Youth Group and a Ladies Guild Bake Sale for desserts
Cost: See above
Funds to benefit:
Other info:
Laplace
ASCENSION OF OUR LORD CATHOLIC CHURCH
Parish Address: 1809 Greenwood Dr., LaPlace, LA 70068 (front of school)
Dates of fish frys: Wednesday Feb. 10 & Friday Feb. 12, 19, 26, March 4, 11,18
Hours of operation: 10:30am-7:00pm
Pick-up or eat-in or both? Pick-up only
Menu: Adult Plate - 2 large pieces of fish with Cajun boiled corn and Cajun boiled potatoes
Child Plate - 1 large piece of fish with Cajun boiled corn and Cajun boiled potatoes
Cost: Adult - $8.00 , Children, $6.00
Funds to benefit: Rev. Benjamin Piovan Scholarship Program
Other info: Stations of the Cross/Communion Service/Divine Mercy Chaplet on Fridays at 7:00pm
Madisonville
ST. ANSELM CATHOLIC CHURCH
Parish Address: 306 St. Mary Street in Madisonville
Dates of fish frys: every Friday night during Lent beginning February 12th
Hours of operation: Drive thru begins at 4:00 p.m. and dine-in begins at 5:00 p.m.
Pick-up or eat-in or both? Both
Menu:
Catfish Platter, Shrimp Platter, Baked Catfish Platter and Seafood Platter which includes a Softshell Crab. Also available are Caesar Salad with Shrimp and homemade Gumbo. Special pricing is offered for a child's plate of catfish or shrimp. Each platter includes french fries, choice of two homemade sides, such as mac & cheese, creamed spinach, cole slaw, Caesar salad, baked mixed vegetables and corn, plus dessert and drink
Cost:
Funds to benefit:
Other info:
Mandeville
MARY, QUEEN OF PEACE CATHOLIC CHURCH
Parish Address: 1501 West Causeway Approach Mandeville, LA 70471
Dates of fish frys: Every Friday during Lent starting February 12
Hours of operation: 5 to 7:30 p.m. in the Cafeteria
Pick-up or eat-in or both? Both
Menu: Fried fish, baked fish, or fried shrimp with two sides, dessert and soft drink.
Cost: $9 a plate
Funds to benefit:
Other info: Mass at 6 p.m. every Friday during Lent, followed by Stations of the Cross
Marrero
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION PARISH
Parish Address: 4401 7th St. Marrero, La 70072
Dates of fish frys:
Hours of operation: 5:30 till 730pm
Pick-up or eat-in or both? Both
Menu:
Meal includes 2 or 3 large fillets, white beans and rice, salad and fresh bread $8.00
Fries can be subbed or a side order, nachos and desserts.
Cost:
Funds to benefit:
Other info: 6pm Mass; 6:45 Stations
Visitation of Our Lady Church
Parish Address: 3500 Ames Blvd. Marrero, La
Dates of fish frys: Starting Ash Wednesday and the following Friday
Other info: Mass at 5:30 p.m., Stations of the Cross follow Mass
ST. EDWARD THE CONFESSOR
Parish Address: 4921 W. Metairie Ave., Metairie, LA 70001
Dates of fish frys: February 19 and March 11
Hours of operation: 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Pick-up or eat-in or both? Both
Menu:
Fish & Shrimp Platter, Fried Fish Platter, Fried Shrimp Platter, Blackened Catfish Dinner, Crawfish Pies, Cheese Pizza, French Fries, Child's Fish Plate, Child's Shrimp Plate
Cost:
Funds to benefit:
Other info: Mass is held at 6 p.m. and Stations of the Cross is held at 6:30p.m.
ST. LOUIS KING OF FRANCE CATHOLIC CHURCH
Parish Address: 1600 Lake Avenue, Metairie, Louisiana 70005
Dates of fish frys: February 19, February 26, and March 4
Hours of operation: 4:30 pm in the SLKF Lorio Center
Pick-up or eat-in or both? Both or Drive-Thru
Menu: Fried Fish, Fried Shrimp or Combo Plates served with French Fries and Coleslaw; Baked Desserts, Soft Drinks, Water, and Beer available for Additional Purchase
Cost: $10 per plate
Funds to benefit:
Other info:
ST MARY MAGDALEN CHURCH
Parish Address: 6425 W Metairie Ave Metairie La 70003 (School cafeteria)
Dates of fish frys: Februray 19th and March 4th
Hours of operation: 5:30 - 8:00
Pick-up or eat-in or both? Dine-in and Drive-thru
Menu:
> Catfish and Shrimp Platters, Served with Hot Potatoes, coleslaw and
> Bread $9.00 ea Pizza $2.00 / slice Crawfish Pies $3.00 ea Gumbo $4.00
> cup Soft Drinks and Water $1.00 Water and Beer $2.00
Cost: See above
Funds to benefit:
Other info: We do have Stations of the Cross held each Friday of the Lenten season starting at 6:00pm.
New Orleans
ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC CHURCH
Parish Address: Althea Holmes Center (Behind the Church) 300 Ptolemy St. New Orleans, LA 70114
Dates of fish frys: See menu below
Hours of operation:
Pick-up or eat-in or both? Both
Menu:
Ash Wednesday beginning at 11:00a.m.
Fried Fish, potato salad or green salad, vegetable, baked macaroni, cake and bread
Proceeds go to the Knights of St Peter Claver Unit #36 Junior Division
Call Miranda at (504) 361-8835
Every Friday during Lent beginning at 11:00a.m.
Fried fish, potato salad, vegetable, baked macaroni, cake and bread
Proceeds go to the All Saints Men of Vision Isaiah 43 Mentor and Music projects
Call Miranda at (504) 361-8835
Good Friday beginning at 11:00a.m.
Fried Fish, potato salad, vegetable, baked macaroni, cake and bread
Proceeds go to the All Saints Altar Society
Call Miranda at (504) 361-8835
Cost:
Funds to benefit:
Other info: Stations of the Cross will be on Fridays at 6:00p.m. followed by Benediction
BLESSED TRINITY PARISH
Parish Address: 4230 South Broad St.
Dates of fish frys: Fridays, February 12 & 26, Fridays, March 11 & 18
Hours of operation: noon - 4:00
Pick-up or eat-in or both? Both + Deliveries of 5 or more
Dates of fish frys: February 19; February 26; and March 4
Hours of operation: 5:30pm to 8:00pm
Pick-up or eat-in or both? Both
Menu: Fried Fish, French Fries, Green Beans and Coleslaw - $8.00 (Desserts and Drinks are available at an additional charge).
Cost:
Funds to benefit: for parish fellowship and funds raised are used to maintain and restore parish properties.
Other info: Stations of the Cross are at 5:00pm
ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA CHURCH
Parish Address: 4640 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70119
Dates of fish frys: February 12, 19, 26; March 4, 11, 18
Hours of operation: 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Pick-up or eat-in or both? Both
Menu: Fish Fry Dinner-Golden brown lightly breaded catfish fillets, served with French fries, hush puppies, vegetables, & bread
Seafood Gumbo over rice dinner served with potato salad & bread
Various desserts & soft drinks will be sold
Cost: $8.00
Funds to benefit: the church parish of St. Anthony & KC #2409 youth programs.
Other info: Stations of the Cross @ 6:00 p.m.
ST. DOMINIC CATHOLIC CHURCH
Parish Address: 6326 Memphis St. New Orleans, LA 70124
Dates of fish frys: Friday, February 19, 2016 and Friday, March 11, 2016
Hours of operation: 6:00pm-8:30pm
Pick-up or eat-in or both? Both
Menu: Fried fish, baked macaroni, green beans, cole slaw and brownie
Cost:
Funds to benefit:
Other info:
ST. PIUS X PARISH
Parish Address: 6666 Spanish Fort Blvd. New Orleans, LA 70124
Dates of fish frys: Friday, March 4, 6-8:30pm (Boy Scout Fish Fry)
Friday, March 18, 5:30-8:30pm (Parish Fish Fry)
Hours of operation: See above
Pick-up or eat-in or both? Both
Menu: Check back on fish fry dates
Cost:
Funds to benefit: Boy Scouts for first event
Parish Festival for second
Other info: Confession at 5:30pm every Friday; Stations 5:30pm every Friday; Mass at 6pm every Friday and every weekday during Lent.
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AUDITIONS FOR THE 2016 SUMMER INTENSIVE PROGRAMS!
February 20 & 21
The Chevron Studio, Lyons NORDC Center
624 Louisiana Avenue (corner of Tchoupitoulas)
NEW STUDENT AUDITIONS
For new students not currently enrolled in NORDC/NOBA Center for Danceprograms.
Saturday, February 20 Ages 9-11
1:00pm Registration
1:30-3:30pm Audition
Sunday, February 21 Ages 12-18
10:30am Registration
11:00am-1:00pm Audition
CURRENT STUDENT AUDITIONS
For students currently enrolled in NORDC/NOBA Center for Dance programs
Saturday, February 20 Ages 9-11
9:00am Registration
9:30-10:45am Audition
Ages 12-18
10:30am Registration
11:00am-12:15pm Audition
The tuition-free Summer Intensives held in June and July 2016 give motivated students ages 9-18 opportunities to study with a distinguished faculty of local and visiting guest artists representing some of the world's biggest names in dance. Past artists have included Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Ballet Hispanico, Complexions Contemporary Ballet, Dance Theatre of Harlem, Limon Dance Company, San Francisco Ballet, and Parsons Dance, among others
Internationally renowned and award-winning dancer and choreographer Ronald K. Brown will headline the faculty of the three-week Summer Intensive July 6-26. "One of the most profound choreographers of his generation" (The New York Times), Brown founded his Brooklyn-based Evidence, A Dance Company in 1985 and recently premiered his sixth, critically acclaimed work on the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.
Additional faculty for 2016 Summer Intensives will be announced.
Photo by A.J. Sisco-CFD student Jaelyn Robinson with Dance Theatre of Harlem's Resident Choreographer Robert Garland
For detailed audition requirements and information, visit www.NOBAdance.com
The market joins a host of other activities, including French Market eateries, Shops of the Colonnade and Upper Pontalba, the Flea Market, and other retail outlets and restaurants that are open year-round.
Saturday Farmers Market
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Enjoy the sights and sounds of New Orleans as you shop, dine, and enjoy all the market has to offer!
A French Market operated Handmade food and arts market, showcasing the best artisanal food and locally made art New Orleans has to offer.
Saturday Market vendors- changes weekly and seasonally so visit market often!
Jazz Yoga at the Jazz Park Visitor Center
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Yoga and Meditation Accompanies by Live Jazz Piano Music
- Free and Open to the Public-All Levels Welcome Classes are INDOORS at The New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park in Dutch Alley, at 916 N. Peters Street, behind A Tisket A Tasket Bookshop at 910 Decatur Street.
- Wear comfortable clothing and bring your own yoga mat to Jazz Yoga & Meditation: Sun Salutations Gentle Hatha Flow. This free yoga class will feature instructor Susan Landry and meditational jazz piano by Peter Nu. Please arrive 10 minutes early to sign in and meet the instructor. There are a minimum number of complimentary yoga mats available for those who need them.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR: Susan Landry began practicing yoga in 2004. She completed her Yoga Teacher Training Certification at the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health in Lenox, Massachusetts in June 2006. She has taught yoga for the City of Tucson Parks and Recreation Department, Miraval Life and Balance Resort, and at Mountain Waves in Flagstaff, AZ. Susan continues to study with Brahmani and Jashoda (www.journeyintoyoga.com) and Rama Jyoti Vernon, Eric Schiffman, and Shiva Rae have also inspired her along the way. She also practices Kharma and Bhakti yoga, which are included on her path. She is certified to teach yoga to both children and adults.
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park Ranger Walk
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
This weekly complimentary tour begins at the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park at 916 N. Peters Street in Dutch Alley.
Participants may sign up inside the Jazz Park Visitor Center at the front desk. Space is limited to 25 per tour.
The National Park Service Ranger will take guide attendees throughout the French Market District to talk about the development of jazz in New Orleans, as well as French Market history, architecture, and notable points of interest.
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Where Ya' Rack? Largest Installment Ever...
Where Ya' Rack has a big install day coming up - in fact, it's our biggest ever! We will be installing 30 racks along the new Lafitte Greenway, so we'll need a few extra hands to help get everything done in one day.
We'll be meeting this Saturday, February 20 at 8:30am at the Extra Space Storage facilityat 1120 South Jeff Davis Parkway. Lunch is on us. If anyone is interested in helping out please email us at [email protected] to let us know you're in and come meet up with us on Saturday. You can also RSVP to volunteer here!
Children's Clothing Exchange SaleSunday, February 21 through Tuesday, February 23
Our sponsor, Childrens Clothing Exchange, holds a great consignment sale held in the Spring & Fall, giving you the chance to BUY fine quality "used but not abused" infant - pre-teen children's clothing, baby equipment, toys & furniture. The sale is moving to a great new location at 3905 Magazine Street. Receiving days are 2/21, 2/22, 2/23, 2/26 & 2/27. Infant clothes (size 0 - 24months), toys and baby equipment will be on sale during receiving as consignments come in. All other clothing will be available for sale after pricing, beginning Saturday, March 5. INFANT SALE DAY: 3/4 includes infant clothing (0-24 mo), toys & equipment only! REGULAR SELLING DAYS: 3/5 - 3/10; INFANT 1/2 PRICE SALE DAYS: 3/11; 1/2 PRICE SALE DAYS for all items: 3/12 - 3/214. Check
website for times.
Where: 3905 Magazine St. New Orleans, LA 70115
When: The full schedule of the sale can be found at
www.ccexnola.com
NOLA Spaces | 1719 Toledano Street, New Orleans, LA | (504) 897-0327 | nolaspaces.com
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Don't Miss the opportunity to join Goldman Sachs Program to grow your business and create jobs!
For more information and to apply visit
www.10KSBapply.com
or call 504-671-5555 504-671-5555
New Orleans Calendar of Events
Rock 'N' Roll Marathon * February 28
The Buku Music + Art Project * March TBA
Congo Square Fest * March 19-20
Crescent City Classic * March 26
Tennessee Williams/Literary Fest * March 30-April 3
Zurich Golf Classic * April TBA
French Quarter Festival * April 7-10
Jazz & Heritage Festival * April 22-May 1
Wine & Food Experience * May 25-28
Greek Festival * May 27-29
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MARTIN * LAWRENCE
~GALLERIES~
MEDIA CONTACT: Cary Alden, 504.834.7517, 914-7517, [email protected]
WHAT: FINE ART AUCTION PREVIEW RECEPTION
Art collectors will get a first peek and have a chance to buy in or purchase original paintings, sculptures, serigraphs, etchings and lithographs at special prices in advance of the March Spring Auction on Saturday, February 20 at Martin Lawrence Gallery on Royal Street's art galleries promenade. Catalogues of the works up for auction will be available and distributed during the evening.
Works by Bertho, Chagall, Dali, Picasso, Deyber, Erte, Francis, Fressinier, Hallam,Haring, Hart, Hofmann, Kondakova, Lalonde, Lichtenstein, Mas, Mira, Murakami, Rembrandt and Warhol among many others will be available for purchase during the Preview held in advance of the March 6 Art Auction.
WHERE: Martin Lawrence Gallery
433 Royal Street (between Conti and St. Louis Streets) in the heart of the
Martin Lawrence Gallery invites the public to a preview of paintings and exclusive limited edition works by renowned contemporary artists from their extensive collection. Auction catalogues will be available listing the exceptional pieces for acquisition that evening at a special Buy-In price or write-in bid at discounts of 30% - 60% off retail. This incredible opportunity makes fine art, which includes 20th century masters and 21st century stars, affordable for all levels of collectors. Martin Lawrence Galleries offers the largest and finest inventory of extraordinary works from the rare to the sublime including paintings, etchings and linocuts -- Andy Warhol, and Picasso, the brilliant imagery and sculptures of Erte,the father of Art Deco, Joan Miro and today's finest artists including Liudmila Kondakova, Robert Deyber, Philippe Bertho, Felix Mas,Kerry Hallam, Francois Fressnier, Douglas Hofmann, Takashi Murakami, Rene Lalonde, Mark Kostabi and Ali Golkar are among the select group.
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Taste of New Orleans Cooking Class
Southern Food and Beverage Museum1504 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd New Orleans, LA, 70113 United States
The Southern Food & Beverage Museum offers a weekly lunch demonstration in the state-of-the-art Rouses Culinary Innovation Center by Jenn-Air. Presented by SoFAB staff, the demonstrations are an in-depth look into how to create delicious traditional dishes that can be found nowhere else in the world. Join us and take the secrets of New Orleans' flavors home to your kitchen!
The $40 standard menu includes:
Fresh Tomato Salad with Creole Remoulade Sauce
Creole Jambalaya with Chicken, Sausage, Vine-Ripened Tomatoes, and Cajun Country Rice
Bananas Foster with Vanilla Ice Cream
French bread with butter
Iced Tea
Admission and a private tour of the Southern Food & Beverage Museum is included in the ticket price.
SPECIAL MARDI GRAS CLASS: The museum will be closed on Monday, February 8th, so we will be moving the class to Wednesday, February 10th. Stay tuned for a special Ash Wednesday menu! Purchase tickets below.
Please purchase your tickets at least 48 hours in advance so we can prepare for the correct number of attendees. Within 48 hours, please call the museum at 504-569-0405 to see if there is any room in the class for additional attendees. Special dietary needs can be accommodated with 48 hours notice. There is a discount for SoFAB Members.
Please choose the date you would like to attend below. If you have any issues with the ticketing software or would prefer to make your reservation on the phone, please call our offices at 504-267-7490. On the weekends, please call the museum directly at 504-569-0405. Tickets may be refunded or exchanged up to 48 hours prior to the event. After 48 hours no refunds will be available.
Taste of New Orleans
Monday, Feb, 22 2016 11:00 AM
General Admission$40
SoFAB Member$35
Monday, Feb, 29 2016 11:00 AM
General Admission$40
SoFAB Member$35
This class is also available for private group reservations at any time, and specialty menus can be created for groups upon request. Additional add-ons available for purchase upon request. Please contact Jyl Benson ([email protected]) for more information.
Southern Food, Demo Kitchen
lunch, cooking demonstration, New Orleans food, Louisiana Food, New Orleans
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Throw on your Poodle Skirt, Slick Back
your Pompadour and Party 50's Style as we Celebrate 50 Years of
New Orleans Magazine
February 24 @ Generations Hall
benefiting the LA SPCA
Music by The Yat Pack and Robin Barnes
Culinary Delights from 20 Top Restaurants
Wine, Beer and Vodka Cocktails
TOPS OF THE TOWN EVENT TO BENEFIT THE LA. SPCA
New Orleans, La. - Poodle skirts and pompadours... It's time for Tops of the Town, presented by Northwestern Mutual.
Tops of the Town, a celebration of the top people, places and things in New Orleans, will be held on Wednesday, February 24th from 7-10pm at Generations Hall. This year the annual soiree promises to be extra special, as it will also celebrate 50 years of New Orleans Magazine. The 50s-themed event will feature live entertainment by The Yat Pack, Robin Barnes and The Jailhouse Rockers, culinary creations from 20 local restaurants and caterers, and wine, Abita Beer and signature cocktails crafted by Bombora Vodka and CooranBong Australian Vodka. Guests are encouraged to wear 50s style attire or costumes.
Tickets are $50 in advance, $75 at the door and a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Louisiana SPCA. Tickets are available at TopsOfNewOrleans.com. Call 504.828.1380 for more information.
Contributing sponsors: Cadillac of New Orleans, Harrah's New Orleans, NOLA Pilates, Mardi Gras Productions, Dorignac's Food Center, Xplore Federal Credit Union, Abita Beer, Bombora Vodka, CooranBong Australian Vodka and Paperdoll Promotions.
Participating restaurants include:
Brown Butter Southern Kitchen & Bar, Community Coffee Co., Dorignac's Food Center, Drago's, English Turn Golf & Country Club, FroYo Café & Sweets, Katie's Restaurant, La Thai Uptown, Little Gem Saloon, Omni Riverfront Hotel, Pigeon Caterers, Reginelli's Pizzeria, Southern Candymakers, Sun Ray Grill, Tchoupitoulas Beer Garden, The Ruby Slipper Café, The Velvet Cactus, Toulouse Gourmet/The Cannery, Vega Tapas Café and Windsor Court Hotel.
About New Orleans Magazine and Renaissance Publishing LLC:
New Orleans Magazine is owned by Renaissance Publishing LLC, which is locally owned by Todd Matherne, Errol Laborde and Alan Campell. New Orleans Magazine is a glossy, monthly lifestyle magazine with features and columns about the city, with a strong emphasis on food and dining coverage. Celebrating its 50th anniversary, it is the flagship city magazine of New Orleans life and culture. In addition to New Orleans Magazine, Renaissance Publishing also owns MyNewOrleans.com, New Orleans Homes & Lifestyles, BIZ New Orleans, St. Charles Avenue, Louisiana Life, OnStage, New Orleans Bride, and Acadiana Profile.
Tops of the Town & 50 Years of New Orleans MagazineA Birthday Bash and Celebration of the Top People and Places in Town
Don your poodle skirt or pompadour and come celebrate 50 years of
New Orleans Magazine AND the Tops of the Town as selected by our readers. Whether you're fanatical about Frank, mesmerized by Marilyn or enamored with Elvis, our '50s-themed bash will be the hippest kick this year!
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New Orleans Magazine's Tops of the Town:
Date: Wednesday, February 24th
Time: 7pm to 10pm
Place: Generation's Hall (310 Andrew Higgins, New Orleans)
Heart disease is no match for the power of women's voices. Most women don't notice the symptoms of heart disease until it's too late. That's why heart disease has been called the silent killer. But we won't be silent. Yet, many of these deaths can be prevented.
The American Heart Association's Go Red For Women is the world's largest network of women standing together to save women's lives from heart disease. Millions of women have united to raise their voices about their No. 1 killer. With your help, many more lives can be saved.
The American Heart Association's Go Red For Women is the world's largest network of women standing together to save women's lives from heart disease. Millions of women have united to raise their voices about their No. 1 killer. With your help, many more lives can be saved.
Find out how you can raise your voice to end the no. 1 killer of women at this year's Go Red For Women.
Thursday, February 25, 2016
10:00am - 1:00pm
Marriott New Orleans 555 Canal Street New Orleans, Louisiana 70130
The first three Wednesdays in March (March 2, 9 and 16) have been designated as the archdiocesan "Nights for Confession." On these dates, the sacrament of penance is to be available in all churches from 5 to 6:30 p.m.
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NEW ORLEANS - The New Orleans East Hospital (NOEH) is committed to providing quality healthcare close to home. "Our goal this Heart Month is to raise awareness of the risk factors for cardiovascular disease, a leading cause of death among African Americans in this community," says Dr. Takeisha Davis, CEO of the New Orleans East Hospital. This February, New Orleans East Hospital will mark American Heart Month with a mission to educate the residents of New Orleans East, Gentilly, the Lower Ninth Ward, and the city at large about the importance of heart health. "We would like to seize every opportunity to educate our community about how to keep their hearts healthy. Throughout the month there will be heart health lectures by NOEH Cardiology physicians and we will be disseminating information designed to increase personal health knowledge and lower the risks of heart disease within the community," says Dr. Corey Hebert, CEO of Community Health TV. Below is a list of events sponsored by New Orleans East Hospital this month to provide a platform for information regarding heart disease in the community. For more information, visit www.noehospital.org.
Friday, February 26, 2016 People's Health Education How to Love Your Heart by Cardiologist, Dr. Emmett Chapital 12:30pm New Orleans East Hospital Main Conference
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CITY TO HOST RECYCLING DROP-OFF DAY ON SATURDAY
NEW ORLEANS - The Department of Sanitation will host its Recycling Drop-off Day , from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the City's Recycling Drop-Off Center at 2829 Elysian Fields Ave. Recycling Drop-off Days will be held for Orleans Parish residentson the second Saturday of each month.
Items accepted at all monthly Recycling Drop-Off Days include: paper (newspaper, magazines, office paper, junk mail, phone books), ink jet cartridges, toner cartridges, digital cameras, DVRs, digital picture frames, metals (aluminum, steel, tin), laptops, stereos and speakers, plastics (#1 through #7), printers and fax machines, telephones, cords, systems, cell phones, beepers, pagers, uninterruptible power supplies, security systems, computers, processors, monitors, circuit boards, GPS devices, Xboxes, PlayStations, Wiis, MP3 players, DVD movies and video games, household batteries, fluorescent light bulbs, incandescent light bulbs, Mardi Gras beads, microwave ovens, televisions (limit 4) and tires (limit 4).
Household hazardous waste materials will not be accepted at this event. Additionally, the City does not accept glass for recycling at the Drop-off Center or curbside except in the French Quarter or DDD.
Below is the 2016 schedule for the Recycling Drop-Off Center: March 12: Recycling Drop-Off Day April 9: Recycling Drop-Off & Shred Day--Iron Mountain will securely and confidentially shred up to 50 lbs. of documents at no charge as a community service May 14: Recycling Drop-Off Day & Household Hazardous Materials Collection Day June 11: Recycling Drop-off Day July 9: Recycling Drop-Off & Shred Day--Iron Mountain will securely and confidentially shred up to 50 lbs. of documents at no charge as a community service Aug. 13: Recycling Drop-Off Day Sept. 10: Recycling Drop-Off Day Oct. 8: Recycling Drop-Off & Shred Day--Iron Mountain will securely and confidentially shred up to 50 lbs. of documents at no charge as a community service Nov. 12: Recycling Drop-Off Day Dec. 10: Recycling Drop-Off & Shred Day--Iron Mountain will securely and confidentially shred up to 50 lbs. of documents at no charge as a community service
For more information on items accepted at the City's Recycling Drop-Off Center or to register for the City's FREE curbside recycling program, please call 311. These services are only available to residents of Orleans Parish.#
3-13-16
Fashion Week is March 13th-19th
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Daylight Savings Time
daylight savings time this year will begin at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 13, which is the Fifth Sunday of Lent.
Join in for the 32nd Annual Chef Soiree, which benefits the programs of Youth Service Bureau. The Chef Soirée draws more than 3,000 patrons to Covington's Bogue Falaya Park each spring to enjoy some of the best food, drink and entertainment the Northshore has to offer. Proceeds from the event help YSB provide advocacy, counseling, education and intervention for at-risk youth and families in St. Tammany and Washington Parishes.
3-20-16
Remember to attend the parade on Sunday March 20th, 2016!
Microsoft Convergence is the place where leaders gather to explore, share and experience business solutions. See new innovations, get insights and fresh perspectives, connect with experts and peers, and think about business in new ways.
New Orleans, LA
April 4-7, 2016
FESTIVAL OF BALLOONS BRINGS EXCLUSIVE BALLOON ART TO NEW ORLEANS FAMILIES
(Wichita, KS) - The Festival of Balloons, which features the world's largest and most elaborate displays by international balloon artists, announced that its biannual event will be held in New Orleans at the Hilton Riverside on Sunday, April 10, 2016, from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
The Festival of Balloons is an opportunity for the public to view the balloon art that will be created during the 2016 World Balloon Convention. The Pioneer Balloon Company is the organizer and host of the Festival of Balloons and the World Balloon Convention where hundreds of balloon professionals from countries around the world will gather to showcase the art, entertainment and education relating to the balloon industry.
Large balloon sculptures, balloon dresses and other inflated masterpieces will be available for festival attendees to view and photograph, and single inflated balloons will be available for purchase. In addition to the amazing balloon sculptures, the Festival of Balloons will also feature captivating balloon entertainers, interactive balloon demonstrations and people draped in balloon costumes.
Tickets to the Festival of Balloons are $10 for adults and children 12 and under are free. Tickets can be purchased at the door or online at festivalofballoons2016.eventbrite.com. For more information, please visit the Festival of Balloons' Facebook page at www.facebook.com/festivalballoon or follow on Twitter @festivalballoon.
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Stevie Wonder, Pearl Jam, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Neil Young, Snoop Dogg, Paul Simon,
Steely Dan, Beck, Van Morrison, Nick Jonas, Trombone Shorty, Julio Iglesias, J. Cole,
Elvis Costello, Flo Rida, My Morning Jacket, Gary Clark Jr., Bonnie Raitt, Maxwell,
Gov't Mule, Dr. John, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Arlo Guthrie, Mavis Staples, Boz Scaggs,
Ms. Lauryn Hill, Michael McDonald, Buddy Guy, Preservation Hall Jazz Band and Over 500 More
To Appear at 2016 New Orleans Jazz Fest
Tickets & VIP Packages on Sale Now!
New Orleans, LA (January 19, 2016)-The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival presented by Shell today announced the music lineup for the 2016 Festival scheduled for April 22 - 24 and April 28 - May 1. The Festival annually celebrates the unique culture and heritage of New Orleans and Louisiana, alongside unforgettable performances by nationally and internationally renowned guest artists. Jazz Fest takes place at the Fair Grounds Race Course and will once again feature 12 stages of music in such varied genres as R&B, gospel, blues, rock, pop, traditional and contemporary jazz, Cajun, zydeco and much more.
The artists scheduled to appear at the 2016 Jazz Fest include:
Stevie Wonder, Pearl Jam, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Neil Young + Promise of the Real, Snoop Dogg, Paul Simon, Steely Dan, Beck, Van Morrison, Nick Jonas, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, Julio Iglesias, J. Cole, Elvis Costello & The Imposters, Flo Rida, My Morning Jacket, Gary Clark Jr., Bonnie Raitt, Maxwell, Irma Thomas, Janelle Monáe, Jonny Lang, Herbie Hancock & Wayne Shorter, Gov't Mule, Dr. John & the Nite Trippers, Tedeschi Trucks Band & Friends, Arlo Guthrie, Mavis Staples, Boz Scaggs, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Michael McDonald, Buddy Guy, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, The Isley Brothers, Aaron Neville, Chris Botti, Grace Potter, Alpha Blondy, Elle King, Galactic, Brandi Carlile, Brothers Osborne, Rhiannon Giddens, Jon Batiste & Stay Human, Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk with Art Neville, Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats, Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings, Better Than Ezra, Los Lobos perform La Pistola Y El Corazon, Hurray for the Riff Raff, Punch Brothers, Taj Mahal, Maze featuring Frankie Beverly, Anders Osborne, The Lone Bellow, Kermit Ruffins & the Barbeque Swingers, Tribute to B.B. King, Tribute to Allen Toussaint, John Hammond, Elvin Bishop, Mystikal, Jazmine Sullivan, CeCe Winans, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Tab Benoit, Terence Blanchard, Davell Crawford, Gregory Porter, Snarky Puppy, Rebirth Brass Band, Big Freedia, Jon Cleary & the Absolute Monster Gentlemen, Ellis Marsalis, Arturo Sandoval, Roy Rogers & the Delta Rhythm Kings, Donald Harrison, Jr., Dirty Dozen Brass Band, The Black Lillies, Dédé Saint-Prix of Martinique, The Garifuna Collective of Belize, DeJohnette·Coltrane·Garrison, Irvin Mayfield & the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra, The Soul Rebels, The Revivalists, John Boutté, Mississippi Mass Choir, Nathan & the Zydeco Cha-Chas, Ricky Dillard & New G, Dwayne Dopsie & the Zydeco Hellraisers, Glen David Andrews, Buckwheat Zydeco, Naturally 7, Cyril Neville & SwampFunk, George Porter, Jr. & Runnin' Pardners, Leo Nocentelli, Zigaboo Modeliste's Funk Revue, Henry Butler & Jambalaya, Big Chief Monk Boudreaux & the Golden Eagles Mardi Gras Indians, Imagination Movers, Walter "Wolfman" Washington & the Roadmasters, BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet, Christian Scott, Walter Trout, Joe Lovano US Five, Pine Leaf Boys, Rockin' Dopsie & the Zydeco Twisters, Voice of the Wetlands All-Stars, Royal Teeth, Lost Bayou Ramblers with special guest Spider Stacy, Herlin Riley Quintet, Sweet Pain featuring Chico Ramos and Supa G of Belize, Hot 8 Brass Band, Creole String Beans with guest TK Hulin, Sweet Crude, Eric Lindell, Nicholas Payton & Afro Caribbean Mixtape, Geri Allen: The Erroll Garner Jazz Project, Corey Harris Band, Heads of State with Gary Bartz, Larry Willis, Al Foster, and George Mraz, Anthony Brown & group therAPy, Tribute to Jelly Roll Morton featuring Henry Butler, Butch Thompson, and Dr. Michael White, Big Chief Bo Dollis, Jr. & The Wild Magnolias, Creole Wild West, Semolian Warriors, Ninth Ward Hunters, Wild Tchoupitoulas, and Mohawk Hunters Mardi Gras Indians, Young Men Olympia Aid, Untouchables, The Furious Five, Uptown Swingers, Men of Class, and Lady Jetsetters Social Aid & Pleasure Clubs and hundreds more!!! (The complete day-by-day schedule is attached.)
This year Jazz Fest will shine a spotlight on the culture of Belize at the 2016 Cultural Exchange Pavilion, featuring performances by artists from the country, as well as a specially curated area with Belizean arts and crafts and additional cultural programming.
Click HERE for the official 2016 Jazz Fest talent announcement video.
Advanced early-bird single-day tickets for Jazz Fest are $60 through February 2. The advanced ticket price will be $65 beginning on February 3. The gate price ticket will be $75. Children's tickets (ages 2 - 10) are still only $5 and are available at the gate only. Single-day tickets to Jazz Fest are on sale by specific weekend, with each ticket valid for a single day's attendance. Tickets are available at www.nojazzfest.com and www.ticketmaster.com, at all Ticketmaster outlets or by calling (800) 745-3000. Tickets can be purchased in person at the Smoothie King Center Box Office. All general admission Jazz Fest tickets are subject to additional service fees and handling charges.
All of the Festival's hugely popular VIP packages are on sale while very limited supplies last. The Jazz Festival offers three distinct VIP opportunities to experience the event in style: the Festival's popular Big Chief VIP Experience ticket package provides special viewing access at most of the Festival's stages; the Grand Marshal VIP Pass allows for up-close access at the three major stages; and the Krewe of Jazz Fest VIP Pass which entitles patrons to special covered seating at the Acura Stage audience area (details attached). The Festival offers a special layaway arrangement for each of the VIP packages. For information on layaway, please visit www.nojazzfest.com.
Jazz Fest also offers full-service travel packages for fans wishing to take the guesswork out of attending the event. Visit www.nojazzfest.com to learn more about the official travel packages that include hotel accommodations, travel to and from the Festival grounds and Festival tickets, including the option for Festival VIP packages.
A listing of hotels offering special Jazz Fest rates is posted at www.nojazzfest.com, where patrons can effortlessly reserve their hotel rooms for the event. Festivalgoers can peruse room availability and book their accommodations early, taking advantage of some of the best prices offered at participating hotels including at the Official Host Hotel, the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel.
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Taste At The Lake 2016 Friends of Lakeview Friday, May 13, 2016 from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM (CDT)
With tempting aromas of dark cherry, blackberry and spice, Zin-phomaniac is a complex, full-bodied wine with juicy, approachable flavors of ripe blue-purple fruit and dark semi-sweet chocolate. A kiss of vanilla and a touch of brown baking spice add depth to the long, satisfying mouthfeel.
