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Windsor Court Hotel Kicks Off Queen's 90th Birthday Celebration
Three-month fête features $90,000 dessert, royal birthday packages and exclusive Queen's Prerogative cocktail
 
April 21, 2016 (New Orleans, LA) - The Windsor Court Hotel in New Orleans is paying homage to its namesake this summer as it commemorates the 90th birthday of Queen Elizabeth II. The royal celebrations in England are happening throughout the next three months.
 
New Orleans premier luxury hotel is joining in the revelry to mark the momentous occasion with a variety of opulent offerings.
 
  • The Crown Jewel: $90,000 Dessert - This indulgent, dark chocolate fondant cake is encrusted with edible 24K gold and topped with a luscious Cristal champagne sauce infused with raspberries and passion fruit. The decadent dessert is then garnished with gold-dusted berries and a golden-chocolate crunch. The centerpiece of this masterful confection from Pastry Chef Shun Li is a 3.95-Carat Ruby and Diamond Ring from M.S. Rau Antiques.
* Orders for The Crown Jewel must be placed three days in advance.
 
  • The Queen's Prerogative - Crafted by Kent Westmoreland, head mixologist at Cocktail Bar at Windsor Court, this twist on the queen's regular lunchtime cocktail features gin, Dubonnet, Maraschino juice, orange and Angostura bitters, and orange peel garnish.
 
  • A Royal Stay at Windsor Court - For those who want to extend the elegant experience beyond drinks and dessert, the hotel is also offering three extravagant royal birthday packages, ranging in price from $2,779 to $119,260.
    • o   In addition to roundtrip airport transfers, welcome amenities, daily breakfasts, a tasting dinner in The Grill Room and Royal Tea in Le Salon, packages may also include three nights in the Presidential Suite or two nights in a Club Premium Riverview Suite; a private tour of M.S. Rau Antiques, complete with champagne lunch; and a private Day at The Spa at Windsor Court.
* More information on the packages is available online: 
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CITY OF NEW ORLEANS TO HOLD
ABANDONED VEHICLE AUCTION
 
NEW ORLEANS - On Tuesday, April 26, 2016 the City of New Orleans Department of Public Works will hold its third abandoned vehicle auction of 2016. The auction, located at Almonaster Auto Pound, 10200 Almonaster Avenue, will begin at 9:00 a.m. 

Since Mayor Mitch Landrieu took office in May 2010, the City of New Orleans has held 27 vehicle auctions, selling 2,802 abandoned cars and contributing over $1,895,309 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 75 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 4,345 vehicles in 2016 through April 9, 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. 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 today, Friday, April 22, 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
http://www.brownsauction.com/
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Pick of the Week: Your Recipe!
Check out Emelia Clement, the Orleans Parish SNAP Educator from LSU Ag, this Thursday from 3pm-5pm to learn some market fresh recipes. And once you've gotten your inspiration from the farmers market, be sure to submit your recipe for the French Market's 30th Annual Creole Tomato Festival cookbook. Share your favorite creole tomato recipe here: https://www.frenchmarket.org/30th-annual-creole-tomato-festival/cookbook-submissions/

 
Tuesday's Green Plate Special
We have the distinct pleasure of hosting Baru at every Tuesday market in April. They'll be serving a variety of scrumptious Latin Caribbean tapas that satisfy your desire for fresh, adventurous cuisine. Chef Edgar loves choosing market fresh ingredients to incorporate into his playful recipes that we know you'll love!
 
Recipe of the Week: Baby Spinach Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette
This sweet and tangy salad will turn any spinach-doubter into a believer.

 Baby Spinach Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette
This sweet and tangy salad will turn any spinach-doubter into a believer.
Ingredients
Salad
  • 6 cups loosely packed spinach
  • 1 cup strawberries, sliced
  • ½ cup cucumber, chopped
  • ¼ cup pumpkin seeds, toasted
  • ¼ cup green onions, very thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup pecans, toasted and chopped
Vinaigrette
  • ¼ cup walnut oil, or salad oil of your choice
  • 2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • ⅓ cup red onion, very finely minced
  • 1 Tablespoon honey
  • 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Combine vinegar, red onion, honey, mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl or jar. Mix well with a whisk or shake the jar vigorously. Wisk in the oil or add it to the jar and shake vigorously once more.
Add spinach to a large salad bowl.
Top with cucumber, strawberries, green onion, pumpkin seeds, and pecans. Pour over salad dressing and toss to coat.
Serves 4


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New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park Ranger Walk: TOUR STARTS AT OLD U.S. MINT
April 26 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
|Recurring Event (See all)
Due to New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park renovations this tour will begin at the Park Service Gift Shop on the 1st floor Old U.S. Mint located at 400 Esplanade Ave.
For more information please contact the National Park Gift Shop on 1st Floor of the Old U.S. Mint at 589-2265.
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 .

PIANO HOUR AT THE OLD U.S. MINT presented by the the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
April 26 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
|Recurring Event (See all)
Due to New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park renovations the concert has been moved to the 3rd Floor of the Old U.S. Mint located at 400 Esplanade Ave.
For more information please contact the National Park Gift Shop on 1st Floor of the Old U.S. Mint at 589-2265.
Free weekly (indoor) jazz concerts with piano virtuoso, Richard Scott, presented by the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park!
Every Tuesday 12 noon to 1 p.m. inside the Old U.S. Mint 

Crescent City Farmers Market at the French Market!
April 27 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
French Market, New Orleans, LA United States
Crescent City Farmers Market: Weekly, year-round, producer only farmers market featuring local, seasonal produce, fresh Louisiana seafood, honey, bread and baked goods, preserves and locally made grab-and-go items.  Credit/debit and SNAP are gladly accepted in exchange for market tokens issued at the welcome table.  Made at the Market chef demos occur at each Wednesday market.  Local chefs will prepare fresh dishes that incorporate one or more of that Wednesday's farmers market offerings.  For more information on this and other Crescent City Farmers Market locations visit crescentcityfarmersmarket.org.
Parking information: http://www.frenchmarket.org/parking-directions/

French Market Music & Food Walking Tour. TOUR STARTS AT THE OLD U.S. MINT!
April 27 @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
|Recurring Event (See all)
Due to New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park renovations this tour will begin at the Park Service Gift Shop on the 1st floor Old U.S. Mint located at 400 Esplanade Ave.
For more information please contact the National Park Gift Shop on 1st Floor of the Old U.S. Mint at 589-2265.
WEDNESDAY 1:30 P.M. FRENCH MARKET MUSIC & FOOD TOUR
TOUR BEGINS AT THE PARK SERVICE GIFT SHOP INSIDE THE OLD U.S. MINT-SIGN UPS REQUIRED (FREE) French Market Food...

French Market Culinary History Walking Tour
April 27 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
|Recurring Event (See all)
COMPLIMENTARY TOURS ARE OFFERED ON MONDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS. 
*Please see below for more information.
Monday 10:00 a.m. - French Market History and Culture Walking Tour
Wednesday 1:30 p.m. - French Market Music & Food Walking Tour
Wednesday 3:00 p.m. - French Market Culinary History Walking Tour
TOURS ARE APPROX 40 MINUTES AND HELD RAIN OR SHINE All tours are first come, first serve: Limited to 16 people. ***NOTE THAT FOR WEDNESDAY TOURS, REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. You can sign up...

JAZZ PILATES WITH STEPHANIE JORDAN AT THE OLD U.S. MINT!
April 27 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
|Recurring Event (See all)
Due to New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park renovations this program will take place on the 3rd floor of the Old U.S. Mint located at 400 Esplanade Ave.
For more information please contact the National Park Gift Shop on 1st Floor of the Old U.S. Mint at 589-2265.
Jazz Pilates with Stephanie Jordan
The Old U.S. Mint 3rd Floor located at 400 Esplanade Ave.
Every Wednesday, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Free and Open to the Public...
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New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
 
Experience Jazz Music Where it all Began
Old U.S. Mint New Orleans
Only in New Orleans could there be a National Park for jazz! Drop by our French Market visitor center to inquire about musical events around town. In the mood for a world class musical experience? Attend a jazz concert or ranger performance at the new state of the art performance venue in the Old U.S. Mint.


Old U.S. Mint | 400 Esplanade Ave | New Orleans, LA 70116 | tel: (504) 568-6993

April 26 Tuesday
12:00-1:00 pm Old U.S. Mint
Piano virtuoso Richard Scott performs an hour of traditional New Orleans jazz at our French Market location.
2:00-3:00 pm Old U.S. Mint
The New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park, the Consulate General of France in New Orleans, and the Louisiana State Museum are pleased to present a Creole Music Residency at the Old U.S. Mint, April 26th through April 30th. L'Union Creole will perform an educational concert focusing on traditional songs and original compositions sung entirely in the Creole language.
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April 27 Wednesday
2:00-3:00 pm Old U.S. Mint
The New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park, the Consulate General of France in New Orleans, and the Louisiana State Museum are pleased to present a Creole Music Residency at the Old U.S. Mint, April 26th through April 30th. L'Union Creole will perform an educational concert focusing on traditional songs and original compositions sung entirely in the Creole language. Reknowned jazz vocalist Stephanie Jordan leads Jazz Pilates set to the recorded music of major jazz composers like John Coltrane and Kidd Jordan. Jazz Pilates integrates traditional Pilates and dance movements with jazz music to improve the mind-body-spirit connection. Please bring your own fitness mat.
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April 28 Thursday
2:00-3:00 pm Old U.S. Mint
The New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park, the Consulate General of France in New Orleans, and the Louisiana State Museum are pleased to present a Creole Music Residency at the Old U.S. Mint, April 26th through April 30th. L'Union Creole will perform an educational concert focusing on traditional songs and original compositions sung entirely in the Creole language. 3:30-4:30 pm Old U.S. Mint
Park Ranger Chandra Teddleton leads JAZZ BOUNCE AEROBICS set to the Jazz iterations of local Brass Bands and Jazz artists with some funky beats! The aerobics class will educate with some serious sweat equity! Come and join the fun of our healthy parks initiative.
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April 29 Friday
2:00-3:00 pm Old U.S. Mint
Armand St. Martin is a New Orleans Piano Man Extraordinaire, and popular entertainer. He performs solo on the grand piano playing a mix of his original Louisiana songs and classic New Orleans tunes accompanied by his colorful southern storytelling. ($5.00)
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April 30 Saturday
9:30-10:30 am Old U.S. Mint
Bring comfortable clothing and your own yoga mat to our French Market location for Jazz Yoga. This free yoga class will feature instructor Susan Landry and meditational jazz piano by Peter Nu.
12:00-1:00 pm Old U.S. Mint
Kids are invited to bring their own instruments and join members of the Treme Brass Band for our Music for All Ages workshop. This program, started by Ranger Bruce Barnes, seeks to pass along brass traditions the New Orleans way.
2:00-3:00 pm Old U.S. Mint
The New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park, the Consulate General of France in New Orleans, and the Louisiana State Museum are pleased to present a Creole Music Residency at the Old U.S. Mint, April 26th through April 30th. L'Union Creole will perform an educational concert focusing on traditional songs and original compositions sung entirely in the Creole language.
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All National Park Service programs are free of charge unless otherwise indicated.
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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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Jazz Fest Schedule

Tuesday, April 26thNoon - Bamboula 2000
1:00pm - Jon Cleary2:00pm - NOLATET3:00pm - Zachary Richard4:00pm - Kenny Neal5:00pm - Little Freddie King6:00pm - Stooges Brass Band
 
Wednesday, April 27thNoon - Evan Christopher & Tom McDermott
1:00pm - Mitch Woods2:00pm - Michael Cerveris2:00pm - DVD SIGNING: writer & director Lily Keber signs "Bayou Maharajah" (Cancelled, Sorry)
3:00pm - Billy Gregory & Carlo Ditta4:00pm - Smoking Time Jazz Club
5:00pm - Cha Wa6:00pm - Hot 8 Brass Band


  • Louisiana Music Factory
    421 Frenchmen St.
    New Orleans, LA 70116 
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Sync Up Cinema: April 26-27; Sync Up Music: April 29-30
Time: Sync Up Music: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day; Sync Up Cinema: 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. each day.
The George and Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center
1225 N. Rampart Street
New Orleans, LA 70116
Map This Location


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It's not all wine trivia but there is free wine involved!
Trivia at Pearl every Tuesday night at 7:00pm
Hosted by Sweet Jake

Wine specials!
$1 off cocktails and wine all night!
Awesome prizes like whole bottles wine and keychains! Yes, keychains.
Have questions or need to place an order?
504-483-6314
3700 Orleans Ave. Suite 1C
New Orleans, LA 70119
In the American Can Building
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Bob Dylan: The New Orleans Series
April 25, 2016 - Sunday, May 1, 2016
New Orleans, La
Proving there's little he can't do (except remember his own densely packed lyrics in concert, maybe) Bob Dylan exhibits a collection of paintings inspired by the Crescent City at NOMA this summer. The Minnesota native wrote in the first volume of his autobiography, Chronicles, "There are a lot of places I like, but I like New Orleans better. There's a thousand different angles at any moment ... No action seems inappropriate here. The city is one very long poem." His works present a city that is fluid and mysterious and not without its theatrics. On view in the museum's Great Hall from April 25 until May1. noma.org
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Pictured: "Dance Hall" by Bob Dylan.
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Last Week 

Tickets are good for any night of the current season that the event is open. There is no refund due to rain, power outages, and other unforeseen conditions.
More than 30 extraordinary, blazingly bright silk covered structures will fill the Botanical Garden.  We'll have 100s of lanterns to delight you at every turn. Picture an incredible glowing dragon 192-feet long, a four-story, lit-from-within pagoda towering high enough to be seen from almost any vantage and dozens of dazzlingly colorful lighted displays created by a team of some 100 artisans and technical staff from Sichuan Tianyu, located in Zigong, China.
These beautiful objects have been enjoyed by hundreds of thousands of people in Europe, most recently in Rotterdam, the Netherlands and, and in the United states first in Spokane, Washington and now in New Orleans.

See the lanterns during the day or view them at night. 
Botanical Garden featuring China Lights (Daytime)
10am to 5pm (Last ticket sold at 4pm)
through May 1, 2016
*$12/person ages 13+
*$8/children ages 3 to 12
*Children under 3 free
*Group (25 people +) $10/person
Tickets must be purchased at the Oscar J. Tolmas Center (5 Victory Avenue)
No Friends of City Park discount or free admission in to the Botanical Garden during this exhibit. Bring your printed ticket to the event.
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China Lights (Night time):
February 28 through May 1, 2016
Open: Sunday, Tuesday through Thursday: 6pm to 10pm
Friday and Saturday: 6pm to 11pm (Closed Monday)
In the New Orleans Botanical Garden (separate from the Botanical Garden Daytime entrance fee)
*$18/person ages 13+
*$12/children ages 3 to 12
*Children under 3 free
*Group (25 people +) $15/person
Adult tickets may be purchased online and at the Tolmas Center.

Please call 482.4888 with questions about China Lights.
Click here to purchase tickets.
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Hours
 
Monday-Friday: 10am - 7pm                                                                                           
Saturday-Sunday: 8am - 5pm
                                                                              
8301 Olive Street
New Orleans, LA 70118
 
Cash, Credit, Debit, EBT, or Check 
 
Have a question? Call us! (504) 483-7037

What's in the Box?
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Ace Hotel  Jazz Fest schedule for Three Keys
Reservations: 504.941.9191 / Hotel: 504.900.1180 

Preservation Hall workshops
Noon-6 p.m. Tuesday, April 26
Musicians from the venerable music hall lead several workshops throughout the day, including workshops for percussion, woodwinds, brass, Mardi Gras Indian drumming and gospel. Ben Jaffe and Charlie Gabrial also will discuss the history of New Orleans jazz and its relation to the Civil Rights movement. Free with RSVP.

Preservation Hall Hot 4 plus CMradio
10 p.m.-2 a.m. Tuesday, April 26
Clint Maedgen's electronic project merges with Pres Hall. Free with RSVP.

WWOZ presents The Bootleg Duo DJ set with Tricia Boutté and Paul Longstreth
9 p.m.-1 a.m. Wednesday, April 27
Free with RSVP.

North Mississippi Allstars' Luther and Cody Dickinson with Vetiver
10 p.m.-2 a.m., Thursday, April 28
Tickets $10 general admission, $25 VIP.

Third Man Records presents Viva L'American Death Ray, Buck Biloxi & the Fucks, Planchettes, Black Abba and DJ sets by Anita Bump and Lil Blasta.
10 p.m.-2 a.m. Friday, April 29
Free with RSVP.

Musicians Clinic Benefit with Hurray for the Riff Raff
10 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, April 30
By donation.

Lil Buck Sinegal and The Buckaroos with special guest Buckwheat Zydeco. 
11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, May 1
Free with RSVP  and meal price.

South Louisiana Swamp Stampede feat. Keith Frank & the Soileau Zydeco Band, CC Adcock & the Lafayette Marquis and Guitar Lightnin' Lee and His Thunder Band
9 p.m.-1 a.m. Sunday, May 1
Tickets $10 general admission, $25 VIP.
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Pizza Poetry with Big Class
April 26, 2016 | 4:00-6:00 PM
Ashé Cultural Arts Center | 1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., New Orleans
Free and open to the public.
The Pizza Poetry Project celebrates National Poetry Month and the power of youth voices by publishing poems by New Orleans' writers ages 6-18.  Working together with some of the best pizza joints in town, Big Class publishes poems of all kinds on pizza boxes, for delivery and pick up.  The Pizza Poetry Project seeks to reveal a vibrant and supportive poetry community in New Orleans that celebrates youth writing and poetry in general. For the entirety of the project, Big Class makes updates to the Pizza Poetry Blog. Check in to find writing prompts, inspirational poems and stories, poetic discussions and interviews, and much more.  This year, pizza eaters/poetry readers should post their poems on social media using #pizzapoetry16.
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CITY TO HOST NEW ORLEANS SUMMER CAREER PATHWAYS PROGRAM ORIENTATION STARTING TOMORROW
 
NEW ORLEANS - Tomorrow, April 26, 2016, the City's Network for Economic Opportunity and JOB1 will kick off its New Orleans Summer Career Pathways Program orientation to provide training and employment opportunities in the advanced manufacturing and energy sectors. 
 
In October 2014, the U.S. Department of Labor committed $8.2 million to support workforce development and training in New Orleans. Of that, a $5.8 million competitive grant went to the City of New Orleans Office of Workforce Development and a $2.4 million grant went to Delgado Community College for workforce development.
 
The City has leveraged the grant to improve the delivery of workforce training services, facilitate cooperation across federal, state and local workforce programs and funding streams and expand partnerships within industry sectors to develop programs that reflect current and future skill needs.
 
The City's Office of Workforce Development is working with a variety of training providers and community partners and organizations to customize training programs for local workers interested in obtaining certification in trades in the advanced manufacturing and energy sectors. In addition to education and skill training, participants will be provided with the wrap-around supportive services needed to increase completion and experience in real work settings to gain nationally recognized industry certifications. 
 
Tomorrow, the first Summer Career Pathways Program Orientation will take place at the Young Men Olympians Club House, 2101 S. Liberty St. Each orientation will last from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.
 
Career training will be offered in industrial maintenance, electrical and pipefitting.
 
April 26 
Young Men Olympians Club House 
2101 S. Liberty St. 
New Orleans, LA 70113
 
May 10
Stallings St. Claude Recreation Center
4300 St. Claude Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70117
 
May 17
Behrman Recreation Center
2529 General Meyer Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70112
 
May 25
Joe Brown Recreation Center
5601 Read Blvd.
New Orleans, LA 70127
 
May 31
Treme Recreation Community Center
900 N. Villere St.
New Orleans, LA 70116
 
In September 2014, the Mayor launched the Economic Opportunity Strategy to connect disadvantaged job seekers and businesses to new opportunities.
 
Both grants, as part of Department of Labor's Workforce Innovation Fund, seek to improve job training programs across the country. Delgado was one of 270 community colleges around the country who received a total of $450 million in federal job-driven training grants. This funding was part of the Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College and Career Training (TAACCCT) competitive grant program, which is co-administered by the Department of Labor and Department of Education.
 
For more information, call (504) 658-4500.
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Announcing a New Fitness Series at Crescent Park!
"Move Your Brass" Outdoor Zumba & Bounce Class
EVERY TUESDAY FROM 6-7 P.M.    Tuesday, April 19- Tuesday May 24
Mandeville Ellipse, Crescent Park
RAIN OR SHINE!     FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
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LSU at Tulane
When: 6 p.m. Tuesday
Where: Turchin Stadium
TV: CBS Sports Network
Radio: WDGL-FM, 98.1; KLWB-FM, 103.7; WWL-AM, 870; WWL-FM, 105.3; WRBH-FM, 88.3
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Miss the music during the Jazz Fest Break?
  You won't miss a beat at the....
   
BEAUCOUP BRASS BENEFIT CONCERT
Tuesday, April 26, 2016
7pm
The Historic Carver Theater
 
It's kind of a brass fest with music by Landry Walker High School's
Chosen Ones Brass Band; the French Funk Brass Band, Tarace Boulba; 
New Orleans favorites The Hot 8 Brass Band and more.
 
Though it's a benefit concert, admission is free.  But, donations are
encouraged because proceeds will go to fund Landry Walker Chosen Ones Brass Band's well earned trip to France in May.So come on out for a night of great music and give what you can.
 
For more information, call (504) 304-0460.
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Feast Day at Our Lady of Good Counsel - Tuesday April 26th 

    A Mass will be offered at the Church of Our Lady of Good Counsel, 1307 Louisiana Avenue, on Tuesday, April 26th, the Feast of Our Lady of Good Counsel, at 7:00 pm.  The Reverend Monsignor Christopher H. Nalty, pastor of Good Shepherd Parish, will be the celebrant.  Melissa Brocato will be soprano soloist, with Brian Morgan at the pipe organ.
 
     The Church of Our Lady of Good Counsel was dedicated in 1894, and was named after the miraculous fresco now found in Italy.  For further information, please telephone the St Stephen Rectory, (504)899-1378.
 
. This will be a non Charismatic mass. The mass will be followed by a reception in the back of the church. Please consider joining us.
 
    Contact:  Barbara Fortier, CMP,  (504)861-3671
    For further information, please telephone the St Stephen Rectory, (504)899-1378
 
 
 
Reminder - Weekly Mass, Rosary and More
   The Center for Jesus our Lord has Catholic Charismatic mass weekly on Sundays at 10:30am. at OLGC, 1300 Louisiana Avenue at Chestnut Street. 
 
   The weekly rosary continues at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church at 6pm on Wednesdays. There is a daily mass in the OLGC Rectory at 7:30 a.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays. It is a regular weekday Mass and all are welcome.
 
   See Good Shepherd website for additional Masses, times for Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and Confession Times at Good Shepherd.
   http://goodshepherdparishnola.com/
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April 26 - May 1
Show Times: 7pm & 9:30pm
The Broad Theater 
636 N Broad St, New Orleans, Louisiana 70119
 
Bayou Maharajah, by filmmaker Lily Keber, begins a week-long run tonight with live music and special surprises in store.
"The Tragic Genius of James Booker," as her film is subtitled, and to help share the iconic New Orleans pianist's work with those who might never have heard of him.
Check out our schedule online. Tickets for all events can be purchased at the box office, as well as online at TheBroadTheater.com and 
 
BROWN! (Jazz Fest Hangover) brings some of that Movie Pitchers magic back tomorrow night with live improv, and The Last Waltz transports you back to the music scene of the late 70's starting on Tuesday.
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FULL SCHEDULE

*all shows are PM unless noted otherwise
 
APR 26 HI-HO LOUNGE NEW ORLEANS 7:00
APR 27 DBA NEW ORLEANS 4:00
APR 29 THE RUSTY NAIL W/ HAPPY TALK BAND NEW ORLEANS 10:00
APR 30 OLD POINT BAR NEW ORLEANS 9:30
MAY 1 THE BMC NEW ORLEANS 9:00
MAY 4 3 KEYS (ACE HOTEL) NEW ORLEANS 8:45
MAY 6 MAGNOLIA CAFE ST FRANCISVILLE, LA 7:00
MAY 7 SIBERIA W/ AMITY ROSE NEW ORLEANS 6:00
MAY 8 THE BMC NEW ORLEANS 9:00
MAY 13 UGLY DOG SALOON NEW ORLEANS 7:00
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Loyola Jazz Band Concert
Date: Tuesday, April 26, 2016
Time: 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Contact: CMFA Box Office · [email protected] · (504) 865-2074
Location: Roussel Performance Hall, 2nd Floor, Comm./Music Complex
Free and Open to the public, no ticket required
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Backbeat Jazz Fest Series!
All shows at Blue Nile, unless otherwise noted.
More info to come...stay tuned!
 
Tuesday 4/26
Adam Deitch Birthday Bash
 
Wednesday 4/27
Ivan Neville Piano Sessions Vol. 6
   
RSVP Records/Rope-a-Dope presents "We Want The Funk" 
 
Thursday 4/28
Flow Tribe

Johnny Sketch & The Dirty Notes
   
Friday 4/29
Kermit Ruffins
 
Big Sam's Funky Nation (late)
   
Saturday 4/30
Break Science Live Band
 
Robert Walter's 20th Congress (late)
 
Sunday 5/1
Funky But Better featuring featuring Big Sam, Doug Wimbish, Roosevelt Collier, PJ Morton, Maurice Brown, and Daru Jones
plus Tarace Boulba
 
Monday 5/2
Nth Power

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Silky Satin Lounge 2016 Jazzfest House Concerts 
Two Piano Nights with two grand pianos for all kinds of 
potential mayhem. Both shows 8PM. Suggested donation $25
 
* Tuesday, April 26: Marcia Ball, Tom McDermott and 
Joe Kennedy. Joe is the pianist for the Dukes of Dixieland, 
and one of the underground monster talents on the scene. 
Marcia is an icon who will sell this one out; please RSVP 
for this 8pm show or the late show at 10:30pm. Reserve your 
 
Shows at 625 Hagan, NOLA 70119, one block downtown 
from Parkway Bakery, near Orleans Avenue. BYOB, 
food also welcome. Parking available behind venue. Please 
don't spread information on social media or post photos after. 
Thanks for supporting live music in New Orleans! 

Palm Court
1204 Decatur St

NO LA 70116

504-525-0200

Music 8p-11p

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>        28 Tim Laughlin & Connie Jones w/ Crescent City Joymakers
>        29 Lucien Barbarin w/Palm Court Jazz Band & Tim Paco
>        30 Brian O'Connell w/Palm Court Jazz Band & Lester Caliste
>        May 01 Lucien Barbarin w/Sunday Night Swingsters

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SAVE THE DATE 
 
Saturday, June 4, 2016

7:30-10:30 p.m.   ~   6:30 p.m. Fete VIP

The Shops at Canal Place
333 Canal Street, New Orleans, Louisiana

Entertainment
Tim Laughlin

Food
Cafe Degas
Chateay du Lac
Custom Catering
Degas House
Fro Yo
& More

Libations
Absinthe Museum Tasting
Coca Cola Brands
Community Coffee
Dorignac's Wines & Spirits
Fleur de La
Southern Eagle
& More

French American Chamber Logo
 
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DINNER AFTER DARK
American Sector is proud to present Landry Vineyards

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA  - The American Sector Restaurant + Bar in The National WWII Museum has announced its next dinner in the Dinner After Dark series. "A Night with Landry Vineyards" will take place on April 27, 2016 at 7:00 PM. The 5-course dinner prepared by Executive Chef Eric Cook, surrounded by the ambiance of the Stage Door Canteen, will feature the wines from the West Monroe, Louisiana winery, Landry Vineyards.
Cook will begin the evening with a seared scallop with blackberry merlot glaze, lemon and gremolata, accompanied by a Cajun 75 cocktail of peach muscadine wine, Bombay gin, ginger and orange. The first course of oxtail spring-rolls is served with pickled red onion, braised purple cabbage and redneck demi-glaze. A Redneck Manhattan-Redneck Red, Maker's Mark and Peychaud's Bitters-pairs well with the oxtail. For the second Course, Chef Eric will prepare whole roasted shrimp "Creole," a local muscadine lacquered shrimp with quinoa and spring tomatoes, and served with the Bayoutage White Blend. Charred Wild Boar with white bean cassoulet, caramelized cipollini onions, and blackberry backbone jus meet the Bayoutage Red Blend for the meat course. For Dessert, Chef Eric poaches a pear in Cotton Rouge wine, accompanied by St. Andre cheese, almond brittle and cinnamon biscotti, and served with a glass of Cotton Rouge.
"Our garden to table menu at American Sector pairs nicely with these local wines," states Cook. "It is our aim to create food that is inspired by both regional and Southern favorites, and Landry Vineyards shares that spirit. We hope you will come in and see for yourself why local is always better." Landry Vineyards, located in the hill country of West Monroe, was established in 1999 by the Landry family. The wines are distinctive to the region while complimenting the rich, flavorful Cajun foods of Louisiana's French Acadian Heritage.

Reservations should be made by email directly with [email protected]




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Hotel Modern

Join Us for Crawfish and all the Fixin's
April 27th | May 5th | May 19th | June 2nd 
STARTS AT 5PM
IN THE COURTYARD
(UNTIL CRAWFISH RUN OUT)
$20.00 for 4lbs. Includes all the fixin's
$1.00 Miller High-Life Ponies

936 St. Charles Avenue,
New Orleans, Louisiana 70130
(504) 962-0909



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Wednesday, April 27, 2016
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

$0 Member Registration
$0 Non-Member Registration

Cavan
3607 Magazine Street
New Orleans, LA 70115





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4 CHARACTERS, 10 MINUTES, 1 SURPRISE THEME
 
Every month, Southern Rep Theatre challenges the local playwriting community to write a ten minute play on a surprise theme.
 
This month's theme: IDENTITY THEFT
 
This month's plays and playwrights:
SEE SPOT SPECULATE by Kate Bailey
WHEN I WAS YOU by Bridget Erin
IDENTITY CRISIS by Scott Free
SUNFLOWERS by Thomas Price
CULTURAL HOMOGENIZATION by Bryon Reiger
ROOM 512 by Lori Tipton
 
See the staged readings for one night only!
 
Wednesday, April 27 at 7:30 PM
The Theatre at St. Claude
$13.50 (includes taxes and fees)
 
RSVP to the Facebook Event!




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2016 New Orleans Jazz FestFRENCHYLIVE.COM
Come Party on Oak Street with some Art, Live Music & Food
This year we would like to welcome three guest Artists whose work will be on display at the Oak Street gallery throughout the two weeks of Jazz Fest.  Long time friend and live artist Scramble Campbell, NYC and Music Photographer Dino Perrucci and fellow studio artist Scott Guion are this years guest artists.

LIVE MUSIC at the GALLERY for JAZZ FEST

Wednesday, April 27th
Frogs Gone Fishing  Trio (7pm - 9pm)
Acoustic

Friday, April 29th
Joshua Q Paxton (8pm - 11pm)
Tribute to James Booker
Saturday, April 30th
Tom Worrell (8pm - 11pm)
Tribute to Allen Toussaint

FRENCHY LIVE PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

Thursday April 28th
Shorty Fest @ HOB

April 28th - May 1st 
NO Jazz Fest Fairgrounds

GUEST ARTISTS on DISPLAY at 8314 OAK STREET
Scramble Campbell
Colorado based artist Keith 'Scramble' Campbell is nationally recognized for his paintings 'live and in concert' because he actually attends concerts where he completes paintings during the course of a single performance.
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Dino Perrucci
With a career that spans nearly three decades, Dino Perucci is a seasoned photographer whose talent has earned him the acclaim of musicians and music lovers alike.  Born and raised in Merrick, Long Island, Dino's early fascination with music photography was evidenced by his bedroom walls, which were plastered with posters and photos of live performances.
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Scott Guion
Scott Guion is a painter born in New Orleans in 1971,who's work fuses classical realist technique with modern pop surrealism. He currently resides in Nashville with his wife, son, two cats, and two dogs.
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Frenchy Gallery8314 Oak Street, New Orleans, LA 70118504.861.7595  |   [email protected]
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DINNER & SHOW
 (6:00pm Seating 8:00pm Showtime) 


$64.99

DINNER AND SHOW UNDER 12
 (6:00pm Seating 8:00pm Showtime)

$56.99

SHOW ONLY
 (8:00pm Showtime)

$29.52 

BRUNCH
 (11:00am Seating 1:00pm Showtime)

$58.99 
BRUNCH UNDER 12
 (11:00am Seating 1:00pm Showtime)

$48.99

945 Magazine Street New Orleans, LA 70130, Entrance on Andrew Higgins Drive
PHONE: (504) 528-1944 - FAX: (504) 527-6088 - EMAIL: [email protected]




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treme

Wednesdays - Treme Brass Band at the Candlelight Lounge (925 N. Robertson St) - 9pm




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The Spring 2016 Jazz @ the Sandbar series continues as follows:


The Spring 2016 Jazz @ the Sandbar series concludes with:

April 27 - Trumpeter Maurice Brown
Jazz @ the Sandbar was established in 1990 by Ellis Marsalis, the first Coca-Cola Endowed Chair of the Jazz Studies Program at UNO. The series is designed to provide UNO Jazz Studies students an opportunity to get real life experience performing with high-level professional musicians in front of a live audience. Concerts are presented on Wednesday nights during the fall and spring semesters and feature a different jazz artist each week. Jazz @ the Sandbar provides a medium for our students to exercise their improvisational skills and gives them the opportunity to work with jazz masters in a concert setting.

Jazz @ the Sandbar is presented by the UNO Jazz Studies Program with support from the UNO Student Government Association, the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation, Inc., the New Orleans Jazz Celebration, Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro, WWNO FM, OffBeat Magazine, and the New Orleans Theatre Association (NOTA). For more information, call the UNO Music Department at (504) 280-6039 or New Orleans Jazz Celebration (504) 309-JAZZ, or visit us on the web at www.nojc.org/sandbar.
 
Concert times: 7:00 - 9:30pm.
Location: The Cove, Founders Road, UNO Lakefront Campus.
General Admission: $5.00 at the door.
Faculty, Staff & Student Admission: FREE w/ UNO ID Card.
Tickets sold at the door.
 
The admission charge goes toward the George Brumat Scholarship Fund.




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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  1-5 p.m. 
 
NEW! CRESCENT CITY FARMERS MARKET HOURS FOR 2016: 1:00 TO 5:00 P.M..  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  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.  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.  





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The Victory Belles present Songs that Won the War
April 13 - August 24

The Victory Belles bring to life the songs that inspired the Allies to victory during World War II. This new Belles show features musical gems of the era such as White Cliffs of Dover, Harbor Lights, The Last Time I Saw Paris, La Vie En Rose, and I'll Be Seeing You, all sung in rich, three-part harmony. You may even find yourself dancing with one of our beautiful Belles!

The Victory Belles present Songs that Won the War
March  30
11:45 a.m. buffet seating
BB's Stage Door Canteen

Purchase tickets at  www.stagedoorcanteen.org
 
  or call 504-528-1943 




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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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Join us for the coolest networking event of the year at Adventure Quest Laser Tag! There will be light hors d'oeuvres which will include one beer or glass of wine as well as UNLIMITED Laser tag throughout the event. Additional adult beverages will be offered at a discounted rate of $2 for Beer/Wine, and $5 for a 20oz Daiquiri. This event is going to be SO MUCH FUN - RSVP now so you don't miss out!



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Tickets for All Nights SOLD OUT
except for:
Friday, April 29

@ Preservation Hall 
Doors Open at Midnight each night during Jazz Fest 
More Info +  Tickets 
We are proud to announce our 12th annual  Midnight Preserves, a benefit series for the  Preservation Hall Foundation. Preservation Hall's annual  Midnight Preserves series during Jazz Fest welcomes prominent artists from a variety of genres to join the  Preservation Hall Jazz Band for intimate midnight concerts within the walls of our hallowed venue in the heart of the French Quarter. Past guests have included Jimmy Buffett, Shovels and Rope, Alabama Shakes, Robert Plant, The Del McCoury Band, The Blind Boys of Alabama, and dozens more.
CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS
 
Stemming from these collaborations have been groundbreaking recordings, films and tours, as PHJB continues to pave the way for preservation and perpetuation of the New Orleans musical tradition.
While the surprise guest artists for this year's series are not announced in advance, rest assured that every night will present collaborations audiences will never forget.
As always, proceeds from the series will benefit the Preservation Hall Foundation education, outreach, legacy, and archiving initiatives in 2016 and beyond. A portion of the ticket price is tax deductible. Tickets are limited, so book with haste.
General Admission tickets are Sold Out, however, there are few Platinum passes available for Sunday, April 24 and Friday, April 29 at  midnightpreserves.com.
Limited VIP Packages and reserved seats are available.





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Jazz Fest Cubes Announced

2016 NEW ORLEANS JAZZ FESTIVAL POSTER!
House of Swing: Portrait of the First Family of Jazz
Ellis Marsalis' musical dynasty-a father and four sons that swing like no other-inhabits an allegorical house in this brilliant portrait of the first family of jazz that doubles as a loving portrait of the Crescent City's beauty and grace. Graphic master Paul Rogers' companion piece to his classic 2002 Jazz Fest portrait of Wynton Marsalis is a further exploration of his unique "soulful precision" style.
http://www.art4now.com/


2016 CONGO SQUARE POSTER!
Portrait of B.B. King by George Hunt
One blues master inspires another in George Hunt's spontaneously soulful blues portrait depicting B.B. King's formative experiences. 
http://www.art4now.com/




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CITY ISSUES REMINDERS IN ADVANCE OF THE 2016 NEW ORLEANS JAZZ AND HERITAGE FESTIVAL
 
NEW ORLEANS - With the 2016 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival open at the Fair Grounds Race Course on April 23, the City is reminding the public about the procedures and requirements for selling goods and public parking in the festival's vicinity. This year's festival dates are Thursday, April 28 to Sunday, May 1.

"Celebrating its 47th year, the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival is one of the most authentic cultural experiences in the world," Mayor Mitch Landrieu said. "Jazz Fest attracts hundreds of thousands of revelers to the Fair Grounds and is only getting bigger and better. This year, we encourage all residents and visitors to make a plan before heading out to Fair Grounds to enjoy a day of music, food and culture. As in previous years, City enforcement officials will be on site to ensure that local businesses are in compliance with City ordinances. Our goal is to make commercial business owners and non-profit managers aware of the rules and regulations, and to eliminate confusion in advance."

COMMERCIAL BUSINESS ENFORCEMENT
City code requires that commercial businesses get the appropriate permits if they wish to operate on their commercially-zoned property during the festival. In the event that a non-profit organization plans to manage a parking service on commercial property, they must also apply for a permit. Fees associated with permits for parking operations are $265.25 for a business and $30 for a non-profit organization. 

In addition, existing businesses will be allowed to sell their products on their property, both inside and outside of their business contingent upon not blocking the public right-of-way. However, the City will aggressively enforce the rules that prohibit transient vendors (carts, trucks, etc.) from improperly selling their products within the festival's "Clean Zone."

The Clean Zone is a temporary designation that seeks to protect the quality of life for residents and assists businesses in thriving during the 2016 Jazz and Heritage Festival. Simultaneously, the designation will facilitate a tremendous positive economic impact on the City of New Orleans and the State of Louisiana through the regulation and control of certain areas in order to provide for the public health, safety, and welfare of thousands of residents, visitors, dignitaries, and media personnel who will attend events.

The Clean Zone is bounded by Florida Avenue on the north, North Broad Avenue on the east, Esplanade Avenue on the south, and Bayou St. John on the west (excluding the portion of that area contained within the exterior boundaries of the New Orleans Fair Grounds Racetrack). The Clean Zone is in effect beginning at 6 a.m. on Friday, April 22, 2016, and ending at 7 a.m. on Sunday, April 24, 2016. The Clean Zone will go into effect again at 6 a.m. on Thursday, April 28, 2016, and ending at 7 a.m. on Sunday, May 1, 2016.

The City of New Orleans' One Stop Shop for permits and licenses is open during regular business hours, Monday - Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.  Click here for more information  or call (504) 658-7100.

GETTING TO JAZZ FEST
The Fair Grounds Race Course is located at 1751 Gentilly Blvd. in a residential part of the city offering restricted parking in surrounding neighborhoods. Festival-goers that are driving to the Fair Grounds are encouraged to bicycle, carpool whenever possible, park in downtown long-term lots and use the shuttle system festival organizers have arranged or to take public transportation.
 
Additionally, because the Wisner Boulevard Bridge Overpass is closed to the public for construction, festival goers should seek alternate routes when travelling to and from the festival.

Bicycling
Festival attendees planning on riding bicycles to the Fair Grounds are encouraged to utilize the City's designated bikeways.  Click here for a map of the City's bikeway network.

Bicycle parking is available by the Gentilly Pedestrian Entrance at the corner of Gentilly Boulevard and Sauvage Street.  Click here for a map of Jazz Fest.

Jazz Fest Express Shuttle Service
Gray Line Tours will operate continuous round-trip transportation - the Jazz Fest Express - from the Sheraton Hotel, the Gray Line Lighthouse at the Steamboat Natchez Dock (Toulouse Street at the River - next to Jax Brewery and City Park (next to Marconi Meadows) daily from 10:30 a.m. until all patrons have been transported from the Fair Grounds.

A special entrance will be used only by Jazz Fest Express vehicles to avoid traffic and bring festival-goers inside the gates of the festival.

Click here for more information   or call (504) 569-1401 / 1-800-535-7786.

Taxi and Pedicab Stands
Taxi cab stands are located at the Stallings Playground at the corner of Gentilly Boulevard and Lapeyrouse Street and Fortier Park at the corner of Esplanade Avenue and Mystery Street.

A pedicab stand is located at Esplanade Avenue and Mystery Street across from the taxi cab stand.
 
Transportation Network Companies
The City anticipates a high volume of ride requests for Transportation Network Companies (TNC) and TNC for-hire vehicles, such as uberX and Lyft, during the festival. In an effort to minimize interruption to Uber and Lyft service and reduce passenger inconvenience, TNC's will direct passengers and drivers to meet at a location outside of the restricted traffic zones.

RTA
RTA offers bus and streetcar service to stops within walking distance of the Fair Grounds.  Click here for more information.

JAZZ FEST PARKING ENFORCEMENT
Parking enforcement personnel will be monitoring for illegal parking, including blocking hydrants, driveways and sidewalks, or parking within 20 feet of a crosswalk, intersection or stop signs. Motorists are reminded to park in the direction of travel on one-way streets, and with the right wheel to the curb on two-way streets. Motorists are highly encouraged to pay close attention to all posted signage to avoid being ticketed or towed.

The City's Parking Control Officers will be actively enforcing the following safety violations:
  • Blocking a fire hydrant ($40 fine)
  • Parking in a fire lane ($40 fine)
  • Parking within 15 feet of a fire hydrant on either side ($40 fine)
  • Parking within 20 feet of a crosswalk, intersection, or stop sign ($40 fine)
  • Parking on a sidewalk ($40 fine)
  • Parking on a traveled portion of the roadway ($40 fine)
  • Parking within 3 feet of a driveway on either side ($40 fine)
  • Parking on the neutral ground and subject to seizure ($75 fine)
  • Parking adjacent to the neutral ground ($40 fine)
  • Parking in freight/loading zone ($40 fine)
  • Parking in a handicapped zone without proper permit displayed ($500 fine)
  • Parking at an expired meter ($40 fine)
  • Parking in a Residential Permit Parking zone without a permit displayed ($40 fine)
  • Parking in the wrong direction (vehicles must park in the direction of travel on one-way streets, and with the right wheel to the curb on two-way streets) ($40 fine)
  • Vehicles with unpaid parking tickets will be booted and/or towed.
  • Department of Public Works (Parking enforcement and information), (504) 658-8100 (answered 24 hours)
  • Information related to Residential Parking Permits, (504) 658-8200
  • Pay and release of boot, (504) 599-5652
  • Information on Ticket/Tow Appeals Hearings: (504) 658-8250
Towed vehicles may be retrieved at the N. Claiborne Avenue Auto Impound Lot located at 400 N. Claiborne Ave., New Orleans, LA 70112.
 The Auto Impound Lot is open 7 days a week from 7 a.m. to 1 a.m.



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  • THURSDAYS AT TWILIGHT: 6 p.m., Pavilion of the Two Sisters, Botanical Gardens, City Park, Victory Drive, New Orleans.  $10. 

Thursdays at Twilight Garden Concert Series
March 3, 2016 at 6:00 pm
   
Where: Pavilion of the Two Sisters in the Botanical Garden
Hours: Gates open at 5pm; music begins at 6pm
Parking: There is a free parking lot across the street from the Botanical Garden. Admission: $10/person
Check the their amazing scheulde for dates and performers by clicking here. 
http://neworleanscitypark.com/calendar/category/thursdays-at-twilight



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  • 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
When: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Cost: Free for Louisiana resdients
For more info: www.ogdenmuseum.org
 
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 Stephanie Jordan performs Jazz Live at Hyatt Regency New Orleans 
 
 
NEW ORLEANS - Please join Jazz Live at Hyatt every Friday and Saturday,  - May 7 as they welcome Stephanie Jordan for an extended engagement at Hyatt Regency New Orleans.  The Stephanie Jordan Ensemble will do two sets in her signature trademark of performing jazz standards from the likes of Abbey Lincoln, Dionne Warwick, Nancy Wilson, Nat "King" Cole, Frank Sinatra, and other jazz greats from the Big Band era.  The show also includes highlights from the 
"Stephanie Jordan Sings a Tribute to Lena Horne" CD.
 
Jazz Live at Hyatt takes place in the 8 Block Kitchen & Bar on Level 3 of the Hyatt Regency, 601 Loyola Ave, New Orleans, LA 70113.  Show time is from 7:00 to 10:00 pm. There is no cover charge for the performance and reservations are not required. 
 
Friday, April 29 @ 7pm & 9pm
Saturday, April 30 @ 7pm & 9pm          * International Jazz Day
 
Friday, May 6 @ 7pm & 9pm
Saturday, May 7 @ 7pm & 9pm
 
 
Immerse yourself in the best of sophisticated New Orleans nightlife with delicious appetizers, masterfully crafted cocktails, and premium spirits, while enjoying complimentary Live Jazz!  Enjoy creative sushi dishes, the freshest Louisiana seafood, or a mouthwatering burger at Vitascope Hall, one of the best NOLA bars for catching up with friends.
 
Stephanie has performed worldwide including the Kennedy Center, Jazz at Lincoln Center, Marian's Jazzroom in Bern Switzerland, Duke Ellington Jazz Festival in Washington, D.C., and in the presence of the President and First Lady Michelle Obama at the Washington Convention Center.  Jordan sang at the inaugural International Jazz Day presented by UNESCO which was celebrated by millions worldwide. Just as she had ten years ago at Jazz at Lincoln Center, the Stephanie Jordan Big helped frame the moment of the evening at "The Power of Community: Katrina 10 Commemoration" on August 29, 2015 at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans with her performance of classic tune "Home" from the Broadway musical "The Wiz" during the commemoration".  
 
All About Jazz writes, "Her (Stephanie Jordan) tone is crisp, perfect, but not in that polished way that sounds like an opera singer attempting jazz. She is more like a master of technique, yet with plenty of soul."
 
Jazz critic Sandy Ingram says "She's a singer with poise and pizzazz, with a voice and an appealing look that bring to mind Carmen McRae and Lena Horne." Stephanie's lyrical style has also been compared to Shirley Horn and Diana Krall, while other critics say it's more like living legend Nancy Wilson.
 
Recognized internationally, the Sud Ouest French publication calls her "unbelievably superb." The Washingtonian Magazine labeled her "JAZZHOT."
 
 Audix Microphones has dubbed her "Lady Jazz!"
 
 
Please visit www.StephanieJordan.com to learn more.
 
 
 
 
Please visit the Hyatt Regency New Orleans
Hyatt Regency New Orleans has everything you need to relax, work, or play in the Big Easy!
 







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NORDC CONTINUES MOVIES IN THE PARK THIS WEEK
 
NEW ORLEANS - The New Orleans Recreation Development Commission (NORDC) will continue the 2016 spring season of Movies in the Park on Friday, April 22, 2016 with "Inside Out" (2015) at 7200 Forshey St. New Orleans, LA 70125, hosted by Norwood Thompson Booster Club. 
 
The Movies in the Park series features free, family-friendly outdoor movie screenings at NORDC playgrounds for residents across the City. NORDC partners with playground booster clubs and community organizations that help promote the events.
 
The movies will begin at sunset, between 7:15 and 7:30 p.m., weather permitting. Moviegoers are encouraged to arrive early for fun fitness activities with instructors from Fit NOLA at NORDC.
 
The screenings are free and open to the public. Moviegoers are welcome to bring lawn chairs, blankets and picnics. 
 
The full schedule is available at  www.nordc.org

 
CEO of Southern Theatres and New Orleans Recreation Development Foundation Board Member George Solomon contributed nearly $50,000 to the Movies in the Park program. This support will be used for industry licensing, marketing, and new equipment and supplies.
 
Participants under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. No pets, alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs, firearms, weapons, smoking, or cooking will be allowed during the event.
 
NORDC Movies in the Park Spring 2016
 
Movies will begin at sunset, between 7:15 and 7:30 p.m, weather permitting.
 
                                         
April 29
"Hotel Transylvania 2"
Taylor Playground
2600 S. Roman St.
New Orleans, LA 70125
Hosted by Taylor Park Booster Club                      
                         
May 6
"The Karate Kid" (2010)
Cut-Off Recreation Center Playground
6600 Belgrade St.
New Orleans, LA 70131
Hosted by Cut-Off Booster Club                       
                        
May 13
"Jumanji"
Lemann Playground
628 N Claiborne Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70112
Hosted by Treme/Lemann Playground Booster Club        
                                   
May 14
"Wall-E"
Oliver Bush Playground
2500 Caffin Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70117
Hosted by Holy Cross Neighborhood Association          
                             
May 20
"Jurassic World"
Joe W. Brown Park
5601 Read Blvd.
New Orleans, LA 70127
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ARMAND ST. MARTIN
"APRIL 2016 ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCY"  
THE LOUISIANA STATE MUSEUM
In Concert
at: 
OLD U.S. MINT PERFORMANCE ART CENTER
400 ESPLANADE, FRENCH QUARTER
 
Celebrity Pianoman * BMI Songwriter *
Varese Sarabande Records and 
Patty Lee Records Recording Artist *  
 
10th Generation New Orleanian
ARMAND ST. MARTIN
performs his popular all-original solo concert
with his colorful songs,
his sizzlin' New Orleans piano playing,
and his good-times Louisiana stories!
 
during Jazz Fest-time

Friday, April 29, 2016
seating limited
2 pm - 3 pm
ALL CONCERTS ABOVE ARE 
at the Old U.S. Mint
Special Ticket Offer:  $5.00
through Eventbrite or at the door
Groups welcome!
 
"Armand St. Martin is Non-Stop Entertainment!" - 
The Los Angeles Times
 
 
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Camellia City Farmers Market
1808 Front St., Olde Towne Slidell
(985) 640-7112
www.camelliacitymarket.org
8am-12pm Sat
Local produce, prepared foods, arts and crafts. Live music.

Covington Farmers Market
(985) 966-1786
www.covingtonfarmersmarket.org
8am-12pm Sat at 609 Columbia St.
10am-2pm Wed at 419 N. New Hampshire St.
Vegetables, fruit, dairy, meats, herbs, honey, baked and prepared foods, soaps and potted plants; live music.


Mandeville Trailhead Community Market
675 Lafitte St., Mandeville
(985) 624-3147
www.mandevilletrailheadmarket.com
9am-1pm Sat
Handmade crafts, prepared foods, jellies and plants. Live music. Pet adoptions second Saturdays.
 
 
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Trinity Episcopal Church
1329 Jackson Avenue 
New Orleans, Louisiana 70130
 
The Trinity Artist Series are celebrating 28 years of continuous concerts are Informal and FREE of Charge.
Handicap access and elevator available.
Police security provided. for more information please contact:
 
Albinas & Manon Prizgintas
www.trinityartistseries.com
www.albinas.org
www.trinitynola.org
Trinity Artist Series
Trinity Episcopal Church
1329 Jackson Avenue, New Orleans,

Phone:
504.522.0276
 All programs last one hour and take place every Sunday of the year at 5:00 p.m. Police security provided. Handicap access and elevator available.   Informal and FREE of charge
 

New Orleans Calendar of Events
Wine & Food Experience * May 25-28
Greek Festival * May 27-29



4-28-16


   
5-6-16


Frank Stansbury With Host Eric Asher
Live From 
Guests:





5-11-16

Wednesday, April 13, 2016
801 Harrison Avenue, NOLA 70124 | 5:00 - 8:30pm
 
Save the Date for the 2016 markets:
March 9 | April 13 | May 11 | June 8 | September 14 | October 12 | November 9 | December 14
http://harrisonavenuemarketplace.org/market/




5-13-16
Taste At The Lake 2016 Friends of Lakeview Friday, May 13, 2016 from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM (CDT) West Lakeshore Shopping Center
135 Robert E Lee Blvd
New Orleans, LA 70124

Friday, May 13, 2016 from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM (CDT) 
             
Friday, May 13th | 7:00 - 10:00 PM
135 Robert E. Lee Blvd.
Live Music: TBA
$40 Attendee ($45 day of the event) 
$100 Patron
includes: early entry (6:15 PM), private V.I.P. seating, restrooms, and bar 
Over 30 Restaurants | Wine | Beer | Live Music | One Price
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/taste-at-the-lake-2016-tickets-21063647938    



5-14-16

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:


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.#




5-15-16
The afternoon event will feature delicious food; amazing musical entertainment by Tank and the Bangas, plus DJ Raj Smoove and MC Wild Wayne; a silent auction, door prizes and the chance to interact with the Boys Town children and their families.

The public is invited to share in this fun-filled, charitable fundraising event by securing a lane time or by becoming a Bowl-A-Palooza event sponsor. Individual tickets are $25.


5-20-16
Bayou Boogaloo


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Jazz'n the Vines schedule:

Jazz'n the Vines - All shows are Saturday evenings from 6:30 to 9 pm with gates opening at 5 pm:

    April 23 - Pine Leaf Boys
    May 14 - Linnzi Zaorski
    May 28 - The Roamin' Jasmine
    June 11 - Gal Holiday & The Honky Tonk Revue
    June 25 - The Iguanas (special fireworks show)





6-30-16

                2016 ESSENCE Festival Reveals First-Round Performance Lineup Featuring Headlining Performances from Kendrick Lamar, Mariah Carey and Maxwell     








3701 Banks St.
New Orleans, LA 
70119
 
504-486-9080     504-486-9080
http://finnmccools.com/







21st Amendment
Venue Status: Open
21st Amendment
725 Iberville Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
Contact Info
(504) 378-7330
  





Buffa's Lounge is conveniently located at the corner of Esplanade Avenue and Burgundy St. in 
New Orleans at 1001 Esplanade.  It is just in the Faubourg Marigny at the "Border of the Quarter."






 
24Columns Hotel
3811 Saint Charles Ave.
New Orleans, LA
 
(504) 899-9308
(800) 445-9308
 



dba

d.b.a  
618 Frenchmen St.
New Orleans, LA 70116
Contact Info
(504) 942-3731





The Dragon's Den | 435 Esplanade Ave. NO, LA |(504) 940-5546

http://dragonsdennola.com/




Calendar



Irvin Mayfield Logo
 
300 BOURBON STREET


The Maison | 508 Frenchmen Street | 504.371.5543
http://www.maisonfrenchmen.com/music-calendar/



Maple Leaf Bar
8316 Oak St. New Orleans, LA  (504) 866 9359  





Calendar
Hotel Monteleone
214 Royal Street
New Orleans, LA 70130 
  Note: Convenient parking available in hotel garage for a fee. 
The music series is free and open to Carousel Bar and Lounge patrons



Mid City Lanes Rock 'n' Bowl
3016 S. Carrollton Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70118
Calendar






Spotted Cat Music Club
The Spotted Cat
623 Frenchman Street
New Orleans
, LA70116
http://www.spottedcatmusicclub.com/









445 S. Rampart Street
New Orleans, LA


 





Chickie Wah Wah is a non-smoking venue
Chickie Wah Wah
2828 Canal St.
New Orleans, LA 70119


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Blue Nile
532 Frenchmen St.
New Orleans, LA70116
Contact Info


Three Muses
536 Frenchmen St.
New Orleans, LA






Valerie Sassyfras
Sat, 03/05/2016 - 10:00pm






The Hi-Ho Lounge
2239 Saint Claude Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70117

(504) 945-HIHO
(504) 945-4446
LIVE MUSIC LISTINGS - JANUARY 2016  
 
     



Tasting Notes
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.

Love New Orleans & She'll Love You Back.

Sincerely,

Frank Stansbury
Lafete News
[email protected]
504-450-1955
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