NEW ORLEANS - Today, the City of New Orleans is reminding residents about the importance of safe environment for students, parents and the general public as the new school year begins.
This morning, the City's school zone flashing beacon system was activated and crews are inspecting beacons to ensure that each is fully operational. Any on-site equipment that is not functioning properly will be replaced during these site visits. Commuters should pay attention to the reduced speed limit in school zones.
In advance of the start of this school year, the City's Department of Public Works (DPW) dispatched its Pothole Killer truck to more than 150 school sites to fill potholes within a two block radius of each school, as well as clean out catch basins.
The City is working with its contractors at various locations near schools throughout New Orleans to repair infrastructure and improve drainage:
Crews are working to repair a drainage point behind the curb in the sidewalk area at 5517 Freret St. near Lusher Charter School's main campus. Work will be completed this month.
DPW has planned to make a drainage point repair and fix portions of the damaged roadway near the Louisa Street entrance of George Washington Carver Collegiate Academy. Work will be scheduled around Fall break.
In late August/ early September, DPW will begin drainage repairs at the intersection of the Canal St. and Carrollton Ave. near Sacred Heart of Jesus School.
Reminders from the New Orleans Police Department:
Review traffic safety rules - Parents dropping off their children at the bus stop should let their children exit their vehicles at curbside, away from traffic. Children should wait until the bus comes to a complete stop before approaching the bus from the curb and wait until the bus comes to a complete stop before preparing to exit.
Follow speed limit in School Zones - The New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) will be conducting traffic enforcement in school zones across the city.
Reinforce general safety rules - Find another child in the neighborhood whom your child can walk to school with, remind them not to talk to strangers and remind them not to stop until they arrive at school.
Pack light - A backpack should never weigh more than 10 to 20 percent of a child's body weight.
Important Numbers For Flood Victims
BATON ROUGE, LA - State Treasurer John Kennedy asked Louisianians impacted by the historic flooding to keep these important phone numbers handy.
These numbers and websites are what people need to file for federal disaster assistance, file a flood insurance claim or to find volunteer opportunities. As of now, the parishes of East Baton Rouge, Livingston, St. Helena and Tangipahoa have been declared major disaster areas.
FEMA
www.DisasterAssistance.gov
1-800-621-FEMA
National Flood Insurance Program
www.floodsmart.gov
1-888-379-9531
Volunteer Opportunities
www.volunteerlouisiana.gov
225-291-4533
"The flooding impacted thousands of people. A number of people lost everything," said Treasurer Kennedy. "If you're trying to register for assistance
Key Contacts
Louisiana State Police: 225-925-6325 or *LSP from any cell phone
American Red Cross: 1-866-GET- INFO (1-866-438-4636)
United Way of Southeast Louisiana ATTN: Flood Relief 2515 Canal Street New Orleans, LA 70119
*United Way will accept donations starting Tuesday, Aug. 16 at the Canal St. office. They will take cash and cleaning supplies and toiletries. They will NOT accept clothing and furniture at this time.
Get Started: Louisiana flooding a reminder of disaster prep
Floodwaters that have inundated southern Louisiana are a reminder to small business owners of the need to prepare for possible disasters.
The site sponsored in part by the Small Business Administration includes information on parts of disaster planning like ensuring that company records are backed up at a remote location, and creating a plan to communicate with staffers. It also has tips for planning and recovering from specific types of disasters, including floods. For that, it suggests being cautious even where floodwaters have receded, disinfecting anything that got wet and checking on whether the water supply is safe for drinking.
-www.sba.gov
This includes information on disaster loans, which can be obtained by businesses and homeowners in places that have been declared federal disaster areas.
Parts of Louisiana have already received disaster declarations.
-www.fema.gov: The Federal Emergency Management Agency has a Small Business Toolkit containing information on planning and implementing disaster plans.
-www.iii.org: The Insurance Information Institute, an industry organization, has information on the types of insurance business owners should consider buying. Owners should note that flood insurance must be purchased separately and is not included in standard business policies that cover damage from wind, rain, fire and other threats.
-www.readyrating.org: The American Red Cross has information and videos to help businesses assess their readiness in case of emergency.
, for small companies that want to become federal contractors and participate in special contracting programs. The site is set up for companies that want to be certified as Women-Owned Small Businesses. The WOSB certification enables companies that are at least 51 percent woman-owned to be eligible for certain government contracting programs.
The site will be expanded by spring to include other contracting programs including the 8(a) Business Development Program aimed at economically and socially disadvantaged owners.
AUGUST 16 - NATIONAL RUM DAY - NATIONAL AIRBORNE DAY - NATIONAL ROLLER COASTER DAY - NATIONAL TELL A JOKE DAY
National Rum Day August 16
NATIONAL RUM DAY
National Rum Day is observed annually on August 16. Rum is a distilled clear alcoholic beverage which is a byproduct of molasses production or made directly from sugar cane juice. After the fermentation and distillation process, most rum is aged in wooden oak barrels.
RUM FACT: The Sugar Act of 1764, which was a tax on sugar, molasses and rum by the British on the American colonies, helped start the unrest that finally became the American Revolution.
Followed by the vodka and all the whiskies combined, rum is the third most popular spirit in the United States. It stirs up images of sandy beaches and brightly colored umbrellas in fruity drinks. And it should. It is a sweet spirit and originated in sunny Papua New Guinea. It made its way to the Caribbean by way of the West Indies.
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National Airborne Day August 16
NATIONAL AIRBORNE DAY
National Airborne Day is observed each year on August 16. Designated by the United States Congress, National Airborne Day honors the nation's airborne divisions of the Armed Forces. National Airborne Day was created in 2001 by 43rd United States President, George W. Bush.
August 16, 1940, marks the date of the first official Army parachute jump at Ft. Benning, Georgia. The successful jump validated the innovative concept of inserting United States ground combat forces behind a battle line by parachute. These sky soldiers represent some of the most prestigious and effectively trained forces in the United States Army.
HOW TO OBSERVE
Thank a paratrooper and use #NationalAirborneDay to post on social media.
HISTORY
On August 3, 2009, the US Senate of the 111th Congress recognized National Airborne Day with Senate Resolution 235. President George W. Bush proclaimed National Airborne Day on August 14, 2002.
National Roller Coaster Day August 16
NATIONAL ROLLER COASTER DAY
Each year on August 16th, you will find people at amusement parks and theme parks across the country participating in National Roller Coaster Day.
In 1885, a patent was awarded to LaMarcus Adna Thompson regarding roller coasters which were made out of wood. However, there were "Russian Mountains" roller coasters considerably earlier.
The oldest roller coasters are believed to have originated from the so-called "Russian Mountains". Built in the 17th century, these were specially constructed hills of ice that were located near Saint Petersburg, Russia. The slides were made to a height of 70 to 80 feet consisting of a 50-degree drop and were reinforced by wooden supports.
A roller coaster consists of one or multiple cars on a track, similar to a specialized railroad system that rises in designed patterns, sometimes with one or more vertical loops.
HOW TO OBSERVE
Celebrate by visiting an amusement park near you and enjoying a roller coaster ride. If you cannot get to a roller coaster, make plans for your next roller coaster adventure! Use #RollerCoasterDay to post on social media.
National Tell a Joke Day August 16
NATIONAL TELL A JOKE DAY
What would be better than a day filled with laughter? National Tell a Joke Day is observed annually on August 16th, and that's no joke!
This day will be filled with smiles and much laughter from morning till night as everyone shares their favorite jokes. The more jokes you tell, the more fun you will have and so will those around you.
Jokes have been a part of human culture since at least 1900 BC.
A joke is described as something that is spoken, written or done with humorous intention. They can come in many forms. On National Tell a Joke Day, try a one-liner or a knock-knock joke if you aren't comfortable with the whole comedic act that can be involved in the short story versions. Some simply rely on gestures to express humor.
With humor, timing and delivery can be an essential element. Without it, the joke will fall flat. Be sure to know the audience. Clown jokes may not go over well at a phobia convention.
In moderation, laughter is healthy, uses the abdominal muscles and releases endorphins (natural "feel good" chemicals) into the brain.
HOW TO OBSERVE
Tell a joke, listen to a joke, laugh, celebrate, have fun and enjoy! Use #NationalTellAJokeDay to post on social media.
Puppy Manners Class will be held at the Louisiana SPCA, located at 1700 Mardi Gras Blvd. Teach your puppy basic manners, address and prevent behavior problems, and provide an important socialization experience for your new family member! *This is an open enrollment, 5-session class. You may start at any time, but your 5 classes must be used consecutively due to age requirements for this class.* Puppies must be less than 16 weeks or younger at the start of their first class, and received their first 2 rounds of DHPP vaccinations administered by a licensed Veterinarian. Puppies adopted from a shelter must be in the home for 2 weeks before they may attend a class. Humans may attend classes without their puppy until their puppy is eligible to attend. The cost for the 5 sessions is $115 and registration is required. Visit www.la-spca.org/grouptraining for more info.
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REMEMBERING SHARON LITWIN
Sharon Litwin, a beloved founder of the Crescent City Farmers Market, passed away earlier this summer. A memorial to honor Sharon will be held Sunday, August 21 at 1 p.m. at The Pavilion of The Two Sisters, 3 Victory Ave., in City Park. We hope you'll join us to celebrate her legacy.
PICK OF THE WEEK:
NORDC
Love hula hooping? Always wanted to learn? Well you're in luck, because the New Orleans Recreation Development Commission (NORDC) is bringing hula hoops to Saturday's market! Show off your best moves or learn from the pros.
DIRTY COAST
Time is running out! Dirty Coast grocery bags and t-shirts are on sale until this Thursday. Order yours now while you still can! Proceeds benefit your Crescent City Farmers Market. Click here to purchase.
TUESDAY'S GREEN PLATE SPECIAL:
HILLEL'S KITCHEN
Hillel's Kitchen is back for another week as the Green Plate Special. Their fresh recipes are sourced locally and taste delicious. Catch them Uptown on Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
RECIPE OF THE WEEK:
HEIRLOOM TOMATO AND
RED CORN SHRIMP SAUTÉ
Looking for a new dinner recipe? This one can be entirely sourced from your Crescent City Farmers Market! Allow only 15 minutes for preparation and you have a healthy gourmet dinner for two.
Heirloom Tomato and Red Corn Shrimp Sauté
Looking for a new dinner recipe? This one can be entirely sourced from your Crescent City Farmers Market! Allow only 15 minutes for preparation and you have a healthy gourmet dinner for two.
Ingredients
1/2 pound ruby red shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 cups spinach
2 ears red corn, husked
1 pint heirloom cherry tomatoes, halved
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh basil, roughly chopped
Sea salt and black pepper
2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese (optional)
Directions
Brush corn with olive oil and place on a hot grill pan. Cook for five minutes, rotating to grill evenly. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly before cutting corn kernels. Meanwhile, heat one tablespoon olive oil over medium heat in a pot. Season shrimp with salt and pepper. Add shrimp to pan and cook evenly, flipping after 2 minutes. Add tomatoes to pan, cooking for 2-3 minutes. Add corn and basil, continuing to sauté until fragrant. Then, add spinach and toss until just beginning to wilt. Season combination with extra salt and pepper, and sprinkle with feta. Serve immediately with a crusty baguette and glass of chilled pinot grigio.
Makes 2 servings
UPTOWN Tuesday
August 16, 2016 | 9 am - 1 pm
200 Broadway Street near the River
FRENCH QUARTER Wednesday
On Summer Break
MID-CITY Thursday
August 18, 2016 | 3 pm - 7 pm
3700 Orleans Avenue near the Bayou
DOWNTOWN Saturday
August 20, 2016 | 8 am - 12pm
700 Magazine Street at Girod Street
The floods in Louisiana
The floods in Louisiana this week have devastated our friends, neighbors, and vendors. To provide assistance, the Crescent City Farmers Market will be accepting donations to take to our local farmers impacted by the recent flooding and collection organizations.
Please only donate new items. They can be dropped off at the following locations:
Market Umbrella office 200 Broadway Street, Suite 107 Every day, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Tuesday Uptown Farmers Market Tulane University Square, 200 Broadway Street at the River Tuesday, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Thursday Mid-City Farmers Market American Can Building 3700 Orleans Avenue at the Bayou Thursday, 3 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Saturday Downtown Farmers Market Reily Foods Parking Lot 700 Magazine Street at Girod Street Saturday, 8 a.m. - 12 noon
If you have any questions, please call Market Umbrella at (504) 861-4485. Thank you for your support and generosity during this difficult time!
Louisiana Flood Relief
The Junior League of New Orleans is mobilizing to help those that have been affected by the flooding in Louisiana.
While there are many agencies who will be assisting with those affected by the floodwaters, JLNO wants to do something as a women's organization that is different. As the largest League in the state, we are best equipped due to our size and resource access to make a major impact for those affected. These donations will be given directly to the Leagues in the areas affected in order to share with their members who have suffered losses or to be given at the Leagues' discretion to help meet immediate needs in their community. We will also be sharing diapers with the American Red Cross Louisiana Region and United Way of Southeast Louisiana for dissemination to their shelters in the affected parishes.
Therefore, we are requesting the following donations:
Diapers in all sizes.
Women's feminine hygiene products to be taken to shelters.
Gift cards in $20 amounts to Target and WalMart.
Donations will be accepted at Junior League of New Orleans Headquarters, 4319 Carondelet St., during normal business hours of 8:30 am to 5:30 pm, Monday through Friday. We will continue to accept donations until further notice. We expect to make our first deliveries to Baton Rouge and Lafayette on August 18 and August 19.
Financial contributions can also be made using the form above. We will use your donation to purchase additional products to send to shelters throughout Southern Louisiana.
Rouses Markets is partnering with Second Harvest Food Bank, and all stores are accepting cash and donations of non-perishable food, cleaning supplies and toiletries.
For those who can't make it to a cash register at the store, donations are also being accepted online.
Dine out August 1-31 with COOLinary Restaurant Month. During the entire month of August, award winning restaurants will feature 2- and 3-course lunch specials for $20 or less, and 3-course brunch and dinner specials for $39 or less. Visitwww.COOLinaryNewOrleans.com
for participating restaurants and make your reservation today!
'Museum Month' returns this week New Orleans' annual "Museum Month" returns Aug. 10. During the event, major local museums offer free admission with an active membership at another participating institution. For example, buying a membership to the Contemporary Arts Center gets you in to the New Orleans Museum of Art, the National World War II Museum, Le Musee de Free People of Color and several other local museums. Budget-friendly memberships include Ashe Cultural Arts Center (from $25), the Historic New Orleans Collection (from $35) and Longue Vue House & Gardens (from $35). A complete list of participating museums is available at
Remember to bring your membership card with you to all participating museums.
Walmart and the Walmart Foundation Announce $500,000 toward Louisiana Flood Relief Efforts
Donations and needed supplies to assist organizations leading the flood relief efforts
Walmart prepares to deliver one million water bottles to affected areas across Louisiana
BENTONVILLE, Ark., - Walmart and the Walmart Foundation have made a commitment to provide support through cash and in-kind donations of $500,000 to organizations helping with relief efforts for those affected by the floods in Louisiana. Working closely with the Salvation Army, American Red Cross and the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank, coordination efforts are being made with elected officials and governmental entities across the region to meet the needs of those affected by the overwhelming flooding in the Louisiana region this week.
With widespread flooding and thousands of people displaced from their homes, Walmart and the Walmart Foundation have coordinated efforts as part of the $500,000 donation to send truckloads of water to affected areas of the state, anticipating over one million bottles of water to be delivered in the coming days.
"We are deeply saddened by the devastating floods in Louisiana and the catastrophic effect it's having on our associates and members of the community," said, Mark Cooper, Senior Director of Emergency Management, Walmart. "We are fully committed to the relief efforts and will continue to work closely with local officials to do everything we can."
Cook, bartenders, managers and even an ice chef have made the first-ever
New Orleans' list of Zagat's "up-and-coming culinary industry superstars." The
Zagat "30 Under 30" selection of culinary professionals -- all younger than 30 - is culled from public nominations by a team of editors who deem these folks are having a significant impact on the way the city eats and drinks.
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 in...
FREE Fitness class every Tuesday 5:45-6:45 at Crescent Park's Mandeville Ellipse. This class is all about getting out and having fun and is open to all fitness levels! For more information visit
www.crescentparknola.org
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...
Due to Crescent City Farmers Market taking a summer break from July 20-October 12, we will take a break on this tour from July 20 and resume on October 12th. Thank you! TOUR BEGINS AT "A TISKET A TASKET BOOKS & GIFTS" - 910 DECATUR STREET - SIGN UPS REQUIRED (FREE at counter in store) French Market Culinary History Tour meets at "A Tisket a Tasket Books & Gifts" at 910 Decatur Street
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.
August 16 Tuesday 12:00-1:00 pm Old U.S Mint Piano virtuoso Richard Scott performs an hour of traditional New Orleans jazz at the 3rd floor Performance Theatre. 2:00-3:00 pm Old U.S. Mint 2:00-3:00 pm Old U.S. Mint Ranger Bud Holmes leads the Down on Their Luck Orchestra in a program demonstrating musical elements that helped nurture New Orleans role as the birthplace of jazz. The DOTLO is rounded out by Joe Stolarick on drums, Richard Scott on piano, and Michael Harris on bass guitar.
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August 17 Wednesday 2:00-3:00 pm Old U.S. Mint Have a witty Wednesday. Programming TBD!
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August 18 Thursday 2:00-3:00 pm Old U.S. Mint National Park Service Presents: Talk that Music Talk All Star Jam Session and Performance in honor of the traditional Brass Bands and the mentorship they have afforded the community. The Performance features legendary musicians Benny Jones, Sr., Kenny Terry, Woody Penouilh, Will Smith, Roger Lewis, Oscar Washington, Terrance Taplin, Will Hightower, Doyle Red Cooper, and John Michael Bradford! Don't miss this historical event!
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August 19 Friday 2:00-3:00 pm Old U.S. Mint Music at the Mint: Khari Allen Lee & the New Creative Collective will perform at The Mint on Friday, August 12th, 19th, and 26th at 2pm. Admission is $5.25 and will be available at the door ($5.25). ____________________________
August 20 Saturday 2:00-3:00pm Kyle Rousel performs at the Mint during our Saturday Jazz Piano Hour in our 3rd floor performance space.
· Comfortable overnight room or suite at choice of Bourbon Orleans, Hotel Mazarin, Hotel Le Marais, Dauphine Orleans or Whitney, with rates starting as low as $99
· Daily Breakfast (at participating hotels)
· Welcome Drink, Free Wifi, and Free Bottled artesian waters.
· STASH REWARD POINTS plus Reward BONUS points for use at any STASH hotel nationwide.
Picturing New Orleans 1873: Jewell's Crescent City Illustrated Tuesday, August 16, 6pm. Free admission. Reservations: 504-523-4662 The Historic New Orleans Collection, 533 Royal St., NOLA
One of the most important published pictorial records of the 19th century,
Jewell's Crescent City Illustrated brought together photography and wood
engraving to showcase New Orleans's architectural and commercial
development. In this talk, Gary Van Zante, curator of architecture, design
and photography at the MIT Museum, will explore the city revealed in the
innovative collaboration, as well as the various contributions of its creators
including New Orleans photographer Theodore Lilienthal.
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2051 Metairie Road
Metairie, LA 70005
504-836-2007
CULINARY TOUR OF THE MEDITERRANEAN
Metairie, LA- Pack your culinary suitcase and prep your palate for an exciting journey! Vega Tapas Café embarks on its 17th annual "Tour of the Mediterranean," an epicurean excursion of exotic tastes and flavors from around the Great Inland Sea!
The special tour tasting menus, which cost $40 per person plus tax and gratuity, include four scrumptious courses crafted around the classic flavors of that week's featured country. Optional wine pairings are available as well for an additional $20 per person.
"Tour of the Mediterranean" dates include:
August 16 thru 22 - Cyprus
August 22 thru 27 - Spain
Additionally, each guest will receive a culinary passport for their journey - Get four stamps and receive a free bottle of Cava on a return visit; Get eight stamps and receive a bottle of Cava and an order of paella on a return visit.
The city's first true tapas eatery, Vega Tapas Café is located at 2051 Metairie Road in Old Metairie and is open for dinner Monday through Saturday at 5:30pm. In addition, Vega Tapas Café offers full-service catering for business luncheons, celebratory occasions and private functions. Visit www.vegatapascafefor more information.
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TRINITY ARTIST SERIES in August:
Tuesday, August 16 @ 6 pm: Organ and Labyrinth. Albinas Prizgintas plays the 5000 pipe tracker organ with ambient lighting and occasional guest musicians. From Bach to the Beatles and beyond! Since Katrina, a unique and magical distinctively New Orleans musical meditation.
Sunday, August 21 @ 5 pm: Sanford Hinderlie, jazz pianist. Professor of Music and Director of the Music Technology Center at Loyola University
Tuesday, August 23 @ 6 pm: Organ and Labyrinth. Albinas Prizgintas plays the 5000 pipe tracker organ with ambient lighting and occasional guest musicians. From Bach to the Beatles and beyond! Since Katrina, a unique and magical distinctively New Orleans musical meditation.
Sunday, August 28 @ 5 pm: Albinas Prizgintas,organ/piano/harpsichord and Friends remember Katrina !
Tuesday, August 30 @ 6 pm: Organ and Labyrinth. Albinas Prizgintas plays the 5000 pipe tracker organ with ambient lighting and occasional guest musicians. From Bach to the Beatles and beyond! Since Katrina, a unique and magical distinctively New Orleans musical meditation, All people are welcomed. Please visit:www,albinas.org
Trinity Artist Series, 1329 Jackson Ave. New Orleans
We're happy to announce two cool specials at Press Street Station this month.
First, Chef Michael Doyle has created a fabulous, three-course "Coolinary" dinner menu. For $33, you'll receive a spectacular meal in our beautiful dining room, and you'll support NOCCA Institute programs for students, faculty, and the community, too. The menu includes something for every palate:
First Course
Choice of...
Wedge Salad
Chicken Liver Mousse
Chilled Corn Soup
Second Course
Choice of...
Grilled Gulf Fish
Press Street Gardens Cookout
Roasted Half Chicken
Third Course
Choice of...
Flourless Chocolate Cake
Peach Cobbler
Second, every dinner guest can receive a complimentary glass of wine with their meal. Just tell your server that "Sally sent you"!
Thanks for your support of NOCCA, The NOCCA Institute, and Louisiana's young artists and future leaders. We'll see you at Press Street Station soon.
Sally Perry
Executive Director, The NOCCA Institute
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Benjamin Rybeck - THE SADNESS
THE SADNESS is a rapturous, absorbing and wholly original novel that announces Rybeck as a surprising and inventive young writer. -Kristen Radtke
Please join us for a reading and booksigning with Benjamin Rybeck featuring his debut novel,
THE SADNESS.
Broke and homeless at 30, Kelly Enright flees Arizona. Returning to her hometown of Portland, ME, her only plan is to track down her estranged but well-off father. But her twin brother, Max, is living in their deceased mother's home, and if anyone's more screwed up than Kelly, it's disheveled, misanthropic Max.
Max has just one obsession: film. In particular, his own unfinished project from a decade earlier, which he believes is a masterpiece in the making. He dreams of completing it, but there's a major problem: Evelyn, his actress and muse, has recently disappeared. After seeing her name in the credits of a famous cult film shot in their hometown, Max thinks Evelyn's disappearance has something to do with the film, and an upcoming festival devoted to it.
Kelly's arrival upsets Max's plans for finding Evelyn. Enter Penelope Hayward, the film's star and Kelly's high school best friend. Now a major Hollywood star, Penelope arrives in Portland as the festival's guest of honor. As Max's search for his lost leading lady becomes increasingly, absurdly self-destructive, Kelly must help her brother, who has never recovered from their mother's death.
Benjamin Rybeck is the marketing director at Brazos Bookstore in Houston. He received an M.F.A. from the University of Arizona. His work has appeared in Kirkus Reviews, Electric Literature, The Rumpus, Literary Hub, The Nervous Breakdown, and elsewhere.The Sadness is his first novel.
504ward Restaurant Night is your chance to make multiple things happen at once -- you get to eat a delicious meal at one of the city's best restaurants at a knocked-down price, you get to meet other smart, lovely 504ward members, and you get a chance to connect with some of the most inspiring established leaders this city has to offer. Just one of those things would be worth your time. We're offering you all three -- and for our next 504ward Restaurant Night, we're going to Lüke, and it's going to be delicious.
It's happening Tuesday, August 16, with drinks at 6:30 and dinner at 7:30. The menu looks fall-down good -- there are multiple starters, served family style, including Heirloom Tomato Salad, Crabmeat au Gratin, and Flammenkuchen -- which the menu says is an Alsatian onion tarte. Whoo! The second course is Gulf Shrimp "Étouffée" with Creole tomatoes, garlic and popcorn rice and, for dessert, Brendan's Bread Pudding with vanilla bean ice cream & hot buttered pecan sauce. We just started sweating looking at the menu and we haven't even seen the food yet.
As always, space is limited, and we give preference to those who haven't been to a Restaurant Night before. If you want to come, sign up here by noon Monday, August 8th. The price, as always, is $30 tax and tip included. (Bring cash for the bar, though!) This is a great chance to have an extremely delicious meal with some great people, and if you haven't done a Restaurant Night yet, come on. Let's do this.
Please note that, in the event of inclement weather (including rain, thunderstorms and extreme heat) practices in Metairie will be moved indoors and will be closed to the public. Practices at The Greenbrier also may be cancelled or closed to the public in the event of inclement weather. Practice times and field locations are subject to change with little or no advance warning at the discretion of the football operations staff. Updates are promptly available on the club's digital media platforms.
Parking and Admission Information: For fans wishing to attend workouts in Metairie and The Greenbrier, admission is available on a first-come, first-served basis. In practices held in Metairie, gates will open to the public 45 minutes prior to each practice. Limited bleacher seating is available in both Metairie and The Greenbrier; please note---there is no reserved seating. Additional seating on the berm is available at The Greenbrier. Standing room along the fence line is permitted in Metairie. There is no admission charge for watching training camp practice. An admission ticket will be issued to each person upon entrance to the football facility at practices at the Greenbrier. The ticket will also enable you access to The Greenbrier property activities and include assorted special discounts. Parking at practices in Metairie is free based on availability. Public parking is available in parking lots close to the team facility off of Airline Drive in Metairie for practices. At The Greenbrier, parking for spectators will be located just east of the Greenbrier at the White Sulphur Springs Water Plant (1266 Big Draft Road, White Sulphur Springs, W.Va. 24986). Spectators will then board on-site transportation for the 3-5 minute ride to the practice facility. This is the only form of transportation that is allowed to enter the training camp facility. Personal vehicles, walk-ins, and private buses/motor coaches are not permitted. Transportation will run continuously during the scheduled times listed, taking spectators among the parking lots, football facility and The Greenbrier resorts. The transportation fee is $5 per adult and $2 for children 12 and under.
Lodging: The Greenbrier has availability throughout the Saints training camp so please call its reservations team for rates and availability at (855) 851-9901 followed by selecting option 4.
Player Autographs: Following each practice, Saints players will sign autographs for fans. Available players will sign autographs if weather, time and other circumstances permit. Please note, however that autographs are not guaranteed.
Still Photos and Video: Fans are welcome to take photos of the players during training camp. However, video is prohibited. Saints staff may request at any time that you cease using those devices.
Hand-Wanding/Prohibited Items: Fans are advised to arrive early as they will be checked via hand-wanding and all bags will be checked by security. Backpacks, video cameras, oversized handbags, outside food and beverage, pets and any other items deemed unacceptable by the New Orleans Saints are prohibited. At The Greenbrier practices, fans are hand-wanded at the parking site.
Concessions: Food beverages and merchandise are available for purchase. Drink and food from the outside are not allowed on the premises.
Restrooms: Restrooms are available at all training camp locations.
Special Needs: Visitors with special needs should see a Saints or Greenbrier representative for appropriate assistance. In Metairie, the ADA dropoff site is in front of the main entrance gate for practice. The Greenbrier ADA parking/dropoff site will be located at the White Sulphur Springs Water Plant with transportation provided to the practice site. A viewing area is available for our disabled fans.
2016 TRAINING CAMP PRESENTED BY VERIZON SCHEDULE
Camp schedule
Date Time (Central Time)LocationCamp Status
TUE., Aug. 16 8:30 a.m. - 11:20 a.m.The GreenbrierOpen
WED., Aug. 17 OFF Travel to Houston
THUR., Aug. 18 TBD NRG ParkJoint Practice with Texans
FRI., Aug. 19 TBD NRG ParkJoint Practice with Texans
SAT., Aug. 20 7 p.m. Saints at Texans Preseason Game 2/Return to New Orleans
SUN., Aug. 21 OFF
MON., Aug. 22 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Saints FacilityOpen
TUE., Aug. 23 9:30 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.Saints FacilityOpen
WED., Aug. 24 9:30 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.Saints FacilityOpen
THUR., Aug. 25 3:30-5:20 p.m.Saints FacilityOpen
FRI., Aug. 26 7 p.m.Mercedes-Benz Superdome Preseason Game
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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
Remember: everything sold in our market is grown, raised, and produced locally!
In addition to the $25 "box" of seasonal, locally-sourced food we sell a wide range of other products by the item and pound: fruits and vegetables, meat and dairy products, locally made, value added products (jams, pickles, sauces, beverages, baked goods, pantry staples,, etc), seafood, and more!
*email [email protected] with any questions, comments, and/or concerns!
Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
Whisk olive oil, basil, thyme, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Allow flavors to combine for 5 minutes. Brush oil mixture on inside flesh of peach halves.
Grill peaches, flesh sides down until softened and grill marks appear, about 4 minutes
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Alice Cooper
Wednesday, August 17
Saenger Theatre
Don't miss the Pioneer of Shock Rock himself. Drawing equally from horror movies, vaudeville, and garage rock, he created a stage show that featured electric chairs, guillotines, fake blood and boa constrictors. Alice Cooper continues to tour regularly, performing shows worldwide with the dark and horror-themed theatrics that he's best known for
Wednesdays - Treme Brass Band at the Candlelight Lounge (925 N. Robertson St) - 9p
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Mayor Landrieu's Office of Economic Development to Host Business Information Sessions
NEW ORLEANS - On Wednesday, August 3, 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," said Mayor Mitch Landrieu. "When our businesses succeed, our economy gets stronger, 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.
The complete list of dates and locations can be found below.
District C:
Wednesday, August 17, 2016
1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Treme Recreation Center Multipurpose Room
900 N. Villere St., New Orleans, La. 70116
Topics:
* "Conquering Your Personal Finances Before Venturing Out "5 steps to getting your finances in order before starting your new business" presented by Dillard University School of Business / Kemberley Washington, CPA
* "Small Business Lending "financing and business services to small businesses that cannot access affordable financing through traditional sources" presented by TruFund Financial Services, Inc.
District D:
Wednesday, August 24, 2016
1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Norman Mayer Branch Library
3001 Gentilly Blvd., New Orleans, La. 70122
Topics:
* "LA Dept. of Ins. Managing Risks For Your Business" presented by Louisiana Department of Insurance Minority Affairs, Office of the Commissioner
* "Responsive and Quality Business Support Services to Help Your Business Succeed" presented by Lift Fund
District E:
Wednesday, August 31, 2016
1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
East New Orleans Public Library
5641 Read Blvd., New Orleans, La. 70127
Topics:
* "The Mobilization Fund" presented by NewCorp, Inc.
* "Leveraging, Investment and Technical Assistance Activities on the Development of Small Businesses (Fresh Food Retailer Initiative & Godman Sachs 10,000 Small Business) " presented by Hope Enterprise Corporation (HOPE)
To RSVP, residents or business owners can click here or contact Margrett O. Magee in the Office of Economic Development at (504) 658-4237 / [email protected]
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NOONTIME TALKS IN AUGUST
Every Wednesday in August at 12 pm, curator Mel Buchanan will give a Noontime Talk on The Essence of Things - Design and the Art of Reduction: An Exhibition of the Vitra Design Museum.
Wednesdays are free for Louisiana residents thanks to The Helis Foundation. Join us!
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
FREE ADMISSION TO NOMA FOR ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY
NOMA is once again participating in the Blue Star Museum program this summer, which means that from Memorial Day to Labor Day, all active duty military personnel (along with up to five family members) will receive free admission.
Thank you for your service!
New Orleans Museum of Art, One Collins Diboll Circle, City Park, PO Box 19123, New Orleans, LA 70179
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The Victory Belles present Songs that Won the War
July 17 - 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!
Gambel Communications presents "Back to School" Training - an in-depth look into topics including: media relations, media training, social media strategy, strategic partnerships, digital marketing and nonprofit communications.
Pete Fountain will be remembered during funeral services on Wednesday, Aug. 17, at St. Louis Cathedral. As promised by his son-in-law Benny Harrell and as befits the musician's contributions to the city's musical lexicon, the service will be followed by a second-line.
Public visitation will begin at the cathedral at 9 a.m., which will be followed by "words of remembrance" at 11:30 a.m. Mass will begin at noon, and the second-line will follow, according to a representative from Lake Lawn Funeral Home, which is handling arrangements for Fountain's family. The interment will be private.
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Photo by Elsa Hahne
Wed. Aug 17 noon
Funeral for clarinetist Pete Fountain
St. Louis Cathedral
By request of Pete's family, I've been given the honor to perform "Just a Closer Walk With Thee" at his service. A 2nd line to The Hotel Monteleon to follow.
You will be able to stream it live on NOLACatholic.org
Wed. Aug 17 8-11pm
The Bombay Club
830 Conti St.
Pianist Kris Tokarski and I will be hosting an "open jam night" for the musicians that are attending the funeral and playing the second line.
Bradford Watermelon Apertivo Thursday August 18, 5-7p Pearl Wine Co 3700 Orleans Ave
Join us Thursday 8/18 (5-7p) at Pearl Wine Co for an apertivo, the Italian happy hour, featuring the heirloom Bradford Watermelon. Star Hodgson of El Silencio Mezcal will be making Bradford Watermelon - Mezcal cocktails. We will be serving small plates consisting of chilled slices of the delicious Bradford Watermelon and Bradford Watermelon pickles made by Chef Mina Seck of Continental Provisions. We will also have jars of pickles to sell so you can take home a taste of this delicious heirloom melon.
The heirloom Bradford Watermelon, thought to have been lost in the early 1900s, has been resurrected through the efforts of Nathaniel Bradford and the Slow Food Ark of Taste. Food writer Ian McNulty highlights the Bradford story in his recent article in The Advocate.
Proceeds from the apertivo will go towards funding our Louisiana-Vietnam delegation to Salone del Gusto e Terra Madre, Slow Food's international gathering in Turin, Italy this September. Both Star and Chef Mina are part of this historic delegation that will represent two of the most rapidly disappearing regions in the world that also are major contributors to the world's food supply.
Slow Food New Orleans wishes to thank the following restaurants that featured the Bradford Watermelon in dishes last week and donated the proceeds to our Terra Madre delegation.
The Farm to Table Experience (F2Te) is the premier annual gathering in the south exploring cultivation, distribution, and consumption of food and drink sourced locally. F2Te will feature Tastings, Interactive Displays, Hands-on Workshops, Chef Demos with top New Orleans chefs, Garden to Glass Reception with mixologists and more! 15% off for Gambit readers! Use code F2TGAMBIT at www.f2texperience.com
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LIZZIEby Steven Cheslik-DeMeyer, Tim Maner, and Alan Stevens Hewitt
In 1892 on a sweltering August day in a small New England town, a well-to-do elderly man and his second wife were brutally murdered with an axe in broad daylight. Lizzie Borden, their youngest daughter, was the primary suspect. She was arrested and tried, but, with no witnesses to the hideous crime, she was acquitted. The murders remain unsolved to this day.
LIZZIE is four women fronting a six-piece rock band. LIZZIE is rage, sex, betrayal, and bloody murder. LIZZIE is American mythology set to a blistering rock score. LIZZIE is a new American musical with a sound owing less to Sondheim and Andrew Lloyd Webber than to Nirvana, the Runaways, and Heart.
Performances: August 14-28, New Orleans Arts Center (3330 St. Claude Ave)
All performances are at 8pm
$25 General Admission**
$30 VIP Seating** - reserved front-row seat and autographed program
**Plus tax and fees
This show uses hazers for and strobe-like moments for lighting effects. This show contains adult themes and language and is not appropriate for children under 15 years old.
Promethean Theatre Company Presents THE FLICK Written by Annie Baker Directed by Stephen M. Eckert In a run-down movie theater in central Massachusetts, three underpaid employees sweep popcorn, mop the floors, and attend to one of the last 35 millimeter film projectors in the state. A hilarious and heart-rending cry for authenticity in a fast-changing world, Annie Baker's THE FLICK inspired critical acclaim and controversy during its Off-Broadway runs, winning both the 2013 Obie Award for playwriting and the 2014 Pulitzer Prize for Drama August 14-28 (Thursday-Saturday 7:30pm, Sunday 2pm) Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts 325 Minor Street - Kenner, LA 70062 (Map It) $25 General Admission, $20 Students/Seniors
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What: Join music lovers at City Park to hear some of New Orleans' favorite performers during the "Thursdays at Twilight" concert series. Bring your friends to enjoy this very popular series with an array of musicians and mint juleps indoors at the Pavilion of the Two Sisters. This series is sponsored by the Louis and Virginia Clemente Foundation with support from WWNO 89.9 FM.
Admission is $10 per person. Mint juleps, wine, beer, soft drinks, water, and food are available for purchase. No outside food, drink, or pets are allowed.
Advance tickets are available online at NewOrleansCityPark.com. Advance tickets may also be purchased over the phone at 504-483-9488 or at the Botanical Garden Gift Shop. Thursdays at Twilight Series Season Passes are also available for purchase.
When: Thursday Evenings
5 pm - Gates Open, 6 pm - Performance Begins
Where: Pavilion of the Two Sisters, New Orleans Botanical Garden, City Park
Contact: New Orleans Botanical Garden: phone: 504-483-9488 or email: [email protected]
August 18 - Pfister Sisters
Holley Bendtsen, Yvette Voelker, Debbie Davis and Amasa Miller comprise one of the few groups that represent the New Orleans swing era, with their recreation of the Boswell Sisters arrangements, and the only act featuring vocal jazz harmony. They bring joy to your soul, harmony to your ears, and the best and biggest boogie-woogie to your feet. For more information about the band, visit pfistersisters.com.
August 25 - Mark Brooks and Friends
Mark Brooks is one of New Orleans' most talented, versatile, and sought after bassist. Mark has played and toured with an array of artists including Dr. John, The Neville Brothers, Henry Butler, Charles and Aaron Neville's Ensembles, Lou Rawls, Fats Domino, Ellis Hall Preservation Hall Jazz Band and Harry Connick, Sr. Mark is known for his diversity with the different styles of music ranging from Rhythm & Blues, Contemporary Jazz, Traditional Jazz, Blues, and Gospel. For more information about the band, visit markabrooks.net
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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
Kenny Rogers has enjoyed great success during his storied career of nearly six decades. The enduring Country Music Hall of Fame member embarks on his farewell tour performing many of his number one hits such as "The Gambler," "Lucille," and "Coward of the County."
Farm to Table Experience - New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center | August 18-20
The Farm to Table Experience showcases the cultivation, distribution and consumption of locally sourced food and drink through hands-on demonstrations, education and more.
New Orleans Gift & Jewelry Show - Helen Brett Enterprises | August 19-22
Helen Brett Enterprises has welcomed buyers and sellers of gifts, jewelry and general merchandise to the Gift & Jewelry Show for 70 years.
The Gift & Jewelry Show attracts an average of 13,000 - 15,000 buyers and includes 500 booths.
The Cripple Creek Theatre Company presents Ragtime, an "opulent and muscular" musical that incorporates the birth of film, the Harlem Renaissance and "the American tradition of armed insurrection as a tool to combat tyranny and oppression."
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TIPITINA'S FOUNDATION FREE FRIDAYS CONCERT SERIES Free Show!
FOUNDATION FREE FRIDAYS CONCERT SERIES
** THIS IS EVENT IS FREE AND OPEN TO PATRONS AGES 21+ ** NO TICKETS ARE NECESSARY *** - AGES 21+ - MUST HAVE VALID GOVERNMENT-ISSUED ID TO ENTER - General Admission / Standing Room Only ** The Box Office is open 10am to 5pm Mon-Fri **
SEPTEMBER 9 - How, When and Why to Use Everyday Home Cooking Equipment in Gourmet Cuisine
Chris Montero, Café NOMA culinary curator and Napoleon House executive chef
504.482.1264
Inside New Orleans Museum of Art #1 Collins Diboll Circle, City Park / New Orleans, LA 70124
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Locals won't want to miss a look into the life of New Orleans treasure-Pete Fountain.
WYES-TV/Channel 12 will air PETE! which pays tribute to the New Orleans music legend Pete Fountain The 1980 documentary is an intimate portrait of a man known worldwide for his musical talents and as an ambassador for his hometown.
NEW ORLEANS MUSIC LEGEND PETE FOUNTAIN REMEMBERED WYES Rebroadcast of PETE! Pays Tribute To The Renowned Musician New Orleans, LA-Orleans music
legend who died August 6, WYES is pleased to rebroadcast its 1980 documentary PETE! as its own tribute to the music great. PETE! originally aired on WYES and PBS stations nationwide. The one-hour program was produced and directed by the late John Beyer. It is narrated by one of Fountain's longtime friends, comedian and singer Phil Harris. Photographers for the film were Dave Landry and Paul Combel, who spent weeks traveling with Fountain and the WYES production team to film scenes and interviews for the program. WYES-TV/Channel 12 will air PETE! Saturday, August 20 at 6:00 p.m. and Sunday, August 21 at 7:00 p.m. For more details, visit wyes.org. "We are so glad to be able to share this piece of history with our viewers," said WYES Executive Vice- President and Chief Operating Officer Beth Arroyo Utterback. "Pete was a good friend to WYES and beloved by all of us, just as he was by so many people in the city. We think that seeing this rare footage again will bring back beautiful memories of a wonderful man and his immense talent." It is an intimate portrait of a man known worldwide for his musical talents and as an ambassador for his hometown. One of the first scenes in the program offers a rare glimpse of Fountain preparing for a show, razor in hand, shaving his face (except for the familiar mustache and goatee) and baldhead in preparation for a performance. "He may be the best jazz-based popular clarinetist in the world," Harris says at one point in the program. In addition to interviews with Fountain, the program features interviews with jazz critic and former WDSU news director Doug Ramsey, music historian Al Rose as well as Pete Fountain band members. It also features rare footage of Fountain in his youth, as he shares memories of his early musical career, including studies at "the conservatory of Bourbon Street," as he liked to joke. "I was 16 when I was playing on Bourbon Street," Fountain explains in the program, which was filmed when he was 50 years old. He explains that his first gigs were at strip clubs. "I was 15 when I played a striptease and had just got into the union. I had a ball." There is also rare film footage of Fountain and his Half-Fast Walking Club parading through the streets on Mardi Gras, as they did every year since 1960. There is even footage of a social event for club members, held during the "offseason" after Mardi Gras. "It is a sort of boys' club for swingers and the ladies are always welcome," Harris explains in the program. "This is Pete Fountain's turf and it is a direct reflection of his town and his personality. It's also a hell of a lot of fun." The program even features a rare clip of Pete doing something you never heard him do - sing! In his classic New Orleans accent, he sings a delightful version of "Sunday in the Country" over footage of his children and grandchildren at their weekend home on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Other highlights include seeing Pete and his band relaxing on the road as well as in performance at his club in the Hilton Riverside Hotel. There are also scenes of Pete enjoying fishing, as well as wonderful scenes of him and his wife Beverly and their children at home. Pete and Beverly are also seen on the dance floor, in a loving moment shared between the couple who were married 64 years. ABOUT WYES: For over 59 years, WYES has worked to inform, teach, illuminate, entertain and inspire our entire community. It is the oldest public television station serving southeast Louisiana and the Mississippi Gulf Coast, the 12th oldest in the nation, and the most utilized non-profit organization in our two states with as many as a half-million people using our broadcasts, outreach activities and website each week. We are proud to be part of the nationʼs largest classroom, the largest stage for the arts and a trusted window to the world. For more information, call (504) 486-5511 or visit wyes.org. Like us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter & Instagram. ####
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August 2016 Schedule
Saturday, August 27thCutting Edge Music Business Conference Live ShowcasesNoon - Trouble In The Garden1:00 - Captain Ledge Band2:00 - The Lilli Lewis Project3:00 - Jessie Campo4:00 - Diane Cameron Elam
At 5:00 p.m,, Saturday August 20th, join us at Barcadia to watch the New Orleans Saints preseason game vs Houston Texans. We will also be voting and naming the official cocktail of the 610 Stompers Finally, we will have FREE sample cocktails, dancing by the 610 Stompers, specialty cocktails, free t-shirts, and prizes.
WHO DAT!
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Cozy Covington, nestled in St. Tammany Parish on Lake Pontchartrain's Northshore, is still most famous as the final residence of the great writer Walker Percy. In the past several years, however, Covington has grown into an established and respected arts community, offering cultural and (par for the course in Louisiana) culinary offerings that draw visitors from the local area and throughout the region ... even getting New Orleanians across the lake.
An excellent example of Covington's commitment to the arts is its annual
White Linen Night. This event benefits the Covington Public Arts Fund, which is dedicated to fundraising for and commissioning works of art that are then donated to the City of Covington for display in public areas of the city. The organization's first commissioned piece, a monumental bronze sculpture of Walker Percy himself, is set to be unveiled on October 7.
During White Linen Night, on August 20 this year, revelers will break out their white linen clothing and explore downtown Covington. Bars and restaurants will be selling refreshments as attendees browse the shops and galleries, a cluster of food trucks will be parked and ready for business at the Tammany Trace Trailhead, and several music acts will entertain outdoors throughout the event.
So break out your iron (unless you prefer the disheveled bohemian look), choose some comfy shoes, and plan your getaway to the third annual
Covington White Linen Night, from 6 pm to 9 pm on August 20.
Library Hosts Weight Loss Program on Sundays in August
METAIRIE, LA -A series of four workshops that focus on weight loss conducted by the nonprofit organization, SelfCare Health Initiatives, will occur at 1:30 p.m., Sundays - August 21, and 28 - at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie.
"Beneath the Weight - End Stress Eating" is a three-week program designed to enable participants to help each other learn how to stop eating high carbohydrate, high calorie foods in response to stress and emotions. It happens on the first three Sundays in August.
"Journey to My Right Weight - Connecting to Resources," occurs at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, August 28. It brings together weight-challenged individuals and practitioners of several weight loss modalities, including nutrition, exercise, therapy/counseling, group support, hypnotherapy, and yoga/meditation.
The program is free of charge and is open to the public.
It is sponsored by the nonprofit organization, SelfCare Health Initiatives, which partners with the Tulane School of Social Work, New Orleans Healing Center, and the Broadmoor Arts and Wellness Center for the presentation of the program.
For more information regarding this event, contact Chris Smith, Manager of Adult Programming for the library, at (504) 889-8143 or wcsmith@jplibrary.net.
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Some Like It Hot! is a New Orleans Dixieland Jazz Band
formed from a love of traditional jazz playing the Jazz Brunch
Every Sunday from 11am - 2 pm
Enjoy Mimosa's & a delicious brunch! No Cover Charge.
BUFFA'S 1001 Esplanade Ave, NOLA (enter Buffa's Back Room on Burgundy Street). I want to remind you that Buffa's Never has a Cover Charge
and they feature about 15 bands performing every week
Family Day Jazz Brunch at Federal City Auditorium!
Jazzi Brunch Buffet this summer at Federal City Auditorium in Algiers!
The Algiers Auditorium have pre-set 18 weeks of Live Music & Great Food with their Summer Jazzi Brunch Buffet. enjoy their unlimited breakfast buffet & bottomless mimosas. Each week a different jazz ensemble will grace the stage with their harmonic sounds & melodies. Tickets will be sold online only!
$30 Early Bird Tickets will allow you to pre-purchase tickets for any weekend in advance & save $5 per ticket. 8 tickets maximum can be purchased, which guarantees your group seated together. 88 seats available $35 General Tickets gets you in the door but there's no guarantee your group will all sit together. 104 seats available $350 RSVP Table Tickets will have 6 tables available with a maximum of 10 people. These tables will be close to the stage for you and your guests to enjoy the musicians with a clearer view. They are not a restaurant and will not have tickets for sale at the door UNLESS they are NOT sold out for that weekend. One non-profit organization per month will be chosen. They will donate a portion of the ticket sales to help their cause.
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Burlesque Brunch: Legs and Eggs! With our friends at New Orleans Ice Cream - look for special treats on the menu Sundays, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
How about some legs with your eggs?! Join us for Sunday brunch with a kick. World-famous burlesque dancer Bella Blue performs to live music while you dine on three creative Creole courses by Chef Juan Carlos Gonzalez. New Orleans has a long history with burlesque dancing. Our city was a burlesque hot spot from the 1940s to when clubs were shut down in the 1960s. We hope you enjoy our homage to this historic and beautiful art form.
Mojo's Four Part Event Series "A Method to Our Madness" will Bring Out the Barista in us all
Coffee drinkers are invited to learn how to make the most of their brew beginning on Sunday,
Coffee enthusiasts and those who are eager to learn are invited to the interactive demonstrations led by some of the most talented baristas and roasters in the city on Sunday, Aug. 21. The events are free and open to the public and will be held at Mojo Coffee House at 4700 Freret Street beginning at 7 p.m.
on Aug. 21 several top Mojo baristas will lead "One Coffee, Four Different Ways," demonstrating how one coffee can taste entirely different depending on the brewing device used. The devices demonstrated will include the Hario V60, Chemex, Aeropress and French Press. In the final event, guests will gain a greater understanding of why baristas use the tools they use, and which of these brewing options they prefer themselves.
events will be held at Mojo Coffee House at 4700 Freret Street at 7 p.m.. Mojo Coffee Roasters hopes to continue to inform the New Orleans coffee drinker on quality standards and the latest trends in coffee through this event series.
Mojo Coffee Roasters single origin coffees are roasted right here in New Orleans. They are now available for purchase in both Mojo Coffee House shops at 1500 Magazine St. and 4700 Freret St., at Ignatius Espresso Bar & Cafe, at Satsuma Cafe, and
online at mojocoffeeroasters.com
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Krewe of OAK Mid-Summer Mardi Gras is Aug. 27. The krewe and costumed revelers and marching groups gather on Oak Street at the Maple Leaf Bar and parade to Palmer Park. The group marks its 30th parade with the theme "Get Wet." The krewe holds its ball at the Maple Leaf after the event.
this year's Krewe of OAK parade will take off on Saturday, August 27 at 8:00 p.m. from the front of the Maple Leaf Bar.
Instead of traditional Mardi Gras floats, which would be too big to pass along the Carrollton neighborhood's narrow streets, OAKers instead parade in outlandishly decorated golf carts and on foot. One or more brass bands also march with the parade. Residents of the neighborhood join in the fun with marching groups of their own, like the "Bearded Oysters Dance Troupe," a group of women led by a Mother Shucker in a Mardi Bra.
The parade route is about a mile and a quarter in length and the marchers stop at several neighborhood bars along the way. The Krewe of OAK parade ends where it began, in front of the Maple Leaf Bar, where the krewe's "Mid-Summer Carnival Ball" is held.
The ball begins at around midnight. There is a cover charge to get into the bar and attend the ball, but that includes beer and food. The tickets to the ball, however, are now available only from krewe members. Many guests are costumed, although in very unconventional ball attire. This is really a mini, mock Mardi Gras, in the best New Orleans neighborhood tradition.
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Get your calendar out right now! We have SAVE THE DATE info you won't want to miss!
Our biggest fundraiser, the Louisiana Seafood Festival, is just a month away! It is scheduled for September 2-4, 2016 at City Park Festival Grounds in New Orleans. Advance tickets are on sale now for $8per day, advance weekend ticket packages are $22, and children 55 inches and under will be admitted free when accompanied by a paying adult. Ticket prices will increase beginning Friday, September 2, 2016 to $10 per day and $25 weekend ticket package. Check out the amazing music lineup!
What's the perfect pairing with Louisiana Seafood? Louisiana tunes!
Our musicians bring an authentic touch to the festival, offering a toe-tapping experience you don't want to miss. Come, listen, dance and enjoy ... with a lineup of musicians that keep the party going all weekend.
The festival will present three days of live music on the Bud Light Music Stage. The 2016 lineup includes:
Friday, September 2, 2016 3:00pm Darcy Malone and the Tangle 4:30pm Benjy Davis 6:00pm The Producers 7:30pm Zebra
Saturday, September 3, 2016 11:00am Dave Jordan and the NIA 12:30pm Tank and the Bangas 2:00pm Johnny Sketch & the Dirty Notes 3:45pm Big Sam's Funky Nation 5:30pm Village People 7:30pm The Romantics
Sunday, September 4, 2016 11:00am Big Easy Playboys 12:30pm Hot 8 Brass Band 2:00pm Paul Varisco & the Milestones featuring Luther Kent 3:45pm Flow Tribe 5:30pm Bonerama with Special Guest George Porter Jr. 7:30pm Blood, Sweat & Tears featuring Bo Bice
Vendor menus will be announced very soon.
HINT: There's a festival ticket offer, available only through the BE A TOURIST marketing campaign!
Jazz in the Park's fall concert series runs Thursdays from Sept. 8 though Nov. 3. The lineup features Nigel Hall, Soul Rebels, Corey Henry and the Treme Funktet, Dwayne Dopsie and the Zydeco Hellraisers and others. Events are held in Louis Armstrong Park from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and also feature food and craft vendors and kids activities.
The full schedule is as follows:
Sept. 8 Nigel Hall and Kid Merv
Sept. 15 Corey Henry and the Treme Funktet and Erica Falls
Sept. 22 Russell Batiste & Friends featuring the Wild Tchoupitoulas and the Joe Krown Trio featuring Walter "Wolfman" Washington
Sept. 29 Johnny Sketch and the Dirty Notes, N'awlins Johnnys
Oct. 6 Soul Rebels and NoiseWater
Oct. 13 John Papa Gros Band and Ceasar Brothers
Oct. 20 Mike "Soulman" Baptiste and The Mystics
Oct. 27 Los Hombres Caliente featuring Bill Summers and Irvin Mayfield and Marlon Jordon
Nov. 3 Dwayne Dopsie and the Zydeco Hellraisers and Shannon Powell
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THE 8th ANNUAL NEW ORLEANS BURLESQUE FESTIVAL
From September 15 - 18, the most glamorous and eye-popping burlesque dancers from around the globe come together to perform over four nights in sultry New Orleans, to shimmy, shake, bump and grind.
The New Orleans Burlesque Festival has established itself as one of the top burlesque festivals in the world. An estimated 2500 people are in attendance over the weekend. Besides performers from across the USA, this year's fest will feature dancers from New Zealand, Australia, London, Tokyo, and Canada.
A highlight of the festival is the Queen of Burlesque competition in which eight of the top classic striptease dancers compete for the title, accompanied entirely by a live jazz band. Sold-out every year, the competition is moving to bigger venue this year, The Civic. The annual Bad Girls of Burlesque, which is now a monthly show at House of Blues, is a highly anticipated showcase featuring an array of kick-ass women from all over the world.
Besides showcases, the festival includes an opening and closing party. Celebrated guests of the festival include Rita Alexander the Champagne Girl and Leslie Zemeckis. Rita Alexander was a headline attraction on Bourbon Street in the 1960s. Leslie Zemeckis authored the book, Behind the BurlyQ and Goddess of Love Incarnate: The Life of Stripteuse Lili St. Cyr.
Celebrate this classic form of adult entertainment that made Bourbon Street famous worldwide.
Rick Delaup Founder & Producer, New Orleans Burlesque, LLC phone. 504.975.7425 email: [email protected]
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Friday, September 16 at 8 PM - 11 PM
The Arbor Room - City Park
New Orleans, Louisiana 70124
Tickets Available
friendsofcitypark.com
Join us at the Arbor Room and Popp Fountain to taste over 25 specialty martinis from Republic National Distributing Company and enjoy delectable cuisine from over 20 of New Orleans' best restaurants. Tickets include food and drinks for the duration of the fundraiser.
Proceeds raised will benefit the renovation of the City Park Police Building.
Co-Chairs: Meredith Soniat and Natalia Weil
Ticket Levels: Before the Madness - 7:00 PM gates open Reserved Table: $400 for 4 admission tickets Reserved Seating: $200 for 2 admission tickets
General Admission - 8:00PM gates open $55 per general admission ticket $45 per Friends of City Park Member ticket
Current Participating Restaurants: Altamura Barcadia Canal Street Bistro Dickie Brennan's Steakhouse Dots Diner Fulton Alley Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant Manhattanjack Mr. B's Bistro NOLA Snow Snoballs Reginelli's Riccobono's Peppermill and more!
No refunds or exchanges allowed. All ticket sales are final. If event is cancelled due to rain, your ticket purchase will be a donation to the renovation of the City Park Police Building. All credit card purchases will be subject to a $2 processing fee.
9-17-16
The 2nd Annual Algiers Fall Fest has revealed the lineup for this year's celebration. The event, which will honor the military and the local community, is set to feature music from Rockin' Dopsie Jr. and the Zydeco Twisters, Rebirth Brass Band, Johnny Samson, Tank and the Bangas, the Marine Corps Band and DJ Captain Charles.
Algiers Fall Fest will take place Saturday, September 17 at Federal City in Algiers, LA on New Orleans' West Bank. In addition to music, there will be a variety of food trucks, drink vendors and children's activities.
The festival will be free and open to the public
9-26-16
Crepes a la Cart, Delpit's Chicken Shack, A Taste of Houma, The Company Burger, Bayou Hot Wings, Fiorella's Cafe, Belle's Diner, McHardy's Fried Chicken, Roux Bistro, Orleagian Snowballs, Koreole, Milkfish, Koz's, Nana G's Chicken & Waffles, Diva Dawg, Tracey's Original Irish Channel Bar, Tchefuncta Country Club, Swamp Kitchen, Frazier's Connection, Liberty's Kitchen, Jazz City Cafe, Frencheeze Food Truck, Cafe Reconicle, The Fry Bar, Tiger's Creole Cuisine, Sweet Legacy and Porter & Luke's.
NEW ORLEANS -FCF is set to take place on Sunday, September 25, 2016, from 11 a.m. - 8 p.m., at Lafayette Square, located in the Central Business District of New Orleans.
FCF is a free outdoor festival that brings food, music, family and festivities together in celebration of the classic Southern dish. The festival will include events such as the Fried Chicken Tenders Eating Contest and the Best Fried Chicken Contest, which will be judged by local and national food writers, bloggers and critics. Also, the event will feature a 10-foot ONE LOVE wall where festival attendees will be encouraged to share a message of love and encouragement as well as what they love about fried chicken and the festival.
The Fried Chicken Festival presented by Raising Cane's is sponsored by First NBC Bank, NOLA Brewery, New Orleans Multicultural Tourism Network, New Orleans Tourism Marketing Corporation, AT&T, and Walker Motor Corporation.
For more information, please visit friedchickenfestival.com.
Chef Alex Guarnaschelli Named 2016 New Orleans All-Star for James Beard Foundation's Fourth Annual Taste America® Ten-City Culinary Tour to Visit New Orleans this September
New Orleans, LA - The James Beard Foundation (JBF) is pleased to announce the fourth consecutive year of the Taste America® national culinary tour, which will bring celebrated chefs and eager diners together for a unique series of delectable events this fall. Spanning six weekends between September 23 and November 5, 2016, this year's program will stop in 10 dynamic American cities including Boston, Charleston, Chicago, Kansas City, Los Angeles, New Orleans, Phoenix, Portland, OR, San Francisco, and the Twin Cities. Each city's weekend-long itinerary will feature a one-of-a-kind benefit dinner prepared by a Taste America All-Star and Local Star chef; free in-store consumer events at select Sur La Table® locations with celebrity chef appearances, cooking demos, book signings, tastings from local producers and artisans; and more.
Taste America New Orleans will kick off on Friday, September 30, 2016, at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans with A Night of Culinary Stars, an exclusive dining event benefiting the James Beard Foundation. The evening will begin with a walk-around tasting reception filled with cocktails and hors d'oeuvre from local chefs and restaurateurs, followed by an extraordinary four-course dinner crafted by chef Alex Guarnaschelli and a Local Star chef, who will be paired together to create an unforgettable one-night-only menu. Local chefs participating in A Night of Culinary Stars will be announced with the box office launch in June 2016. Please visit jbftasteamerica.org for more details.
The full 2016 Taste America program calendar is as follows:
Sept. 23-24 Los Angeles: All-Star Scott Conant*/Phoenix: All-Star Amanda Freitag*
Oct. 28-29 Twin Cities: All-Star Jose Garces*/Boston: All-Star John Besh*
Nov. 4-5 Charleston: All-Star Dan Barber*/San Francisco: All-Star Anita Lo**
*Notes James Beard Award Winner
**Notes James Beard Award Nominee ***Notes James Beard Award Semifinalist
"In recent years, it has been exciting to watch Americans take an ever-growing interest in the sourcing, preparation, and artistry that goes into the food we eat," said Susan Ungaro, president of the James Beard Foundation. "There are great chefs turning out truly inspired food from Charleston to Portland and everywhere in between, and we are thrilled to be able to bring so many of them together to foster a delicious dialogue about our country's vibrant culinary landscape for the fourth year running."
The James Beard Foundation is proud to donate a portion of the evening's proceeds to the Taste America Scholarship Fund. Local culinary students in Louisiana are invited to apply for this culinary scholarship between April 1 and May 15, 2017, via jamesbeard.org. Candidates will be reviewed by the JBF Scholarship Selection Committee, chaired by Ungaro.
The James Beard Foundation's Taste America 2016 is made possible by the generosity of our sponsors and partners, including premier national sponsor New Orleans Tourism Marketing Corporation; supporting sponsors Breville®, Sodexo, and TABASCO®; retail partner Sur La Table; national media partner Saveur; and digital media partner The Daily Meal®. Additional support has been provided by Chefwear and VerTerra Dinnerware. Taste America New Orleans' local sponsors include Hyatt Regency New Orleans.
For more information about Taste America events in New Orleans, please contact Liz Bodet 504-583-5550 or Kendall Gensler 504-343-2092 and follow #JBFTASTEAMERICA on Twitter and Instagram.
10-8-16
who paved the way
Nellie Murray, a celebrated 19th century New Orleans chef and caterer, will be remembered at the 'Nellie Murray Feast,' on Oct. 8. The five-course fundraising dinner supports the completion of Bess Carrick's documentary, 'Leah Chase: The Queen of Creole Cuisine,' slated to air in on WLAE-TV in early 2017. This drawing comes from The Daily Picayune of 1894.
NELLIE MURRAY FEAST
What: A five-course early 19th-century-style dinner prepared by area chefs, with wine and cocktails, to celebrate the life and contributions of 19th century Creole caterer and chef Nellie Murray and raise money to complete a documentary on the life of chef Leah Chase, chef and co-owner of Dooky Chase Restaurant.
Where: John and Donna Cummings' home in Metairie. Details provided with ticket purchase.
When: Oct. 8, from 7 to 10 p.m. (A patron party for top donors and special guests is from 6 to 7 p.m.)
The first ever Beignet Fest will be held Oct. 8 in Lafayette Square.
Just when you thought the city couldn't possibly dedicate a festival to yet another indigenous food item, a local nonprofit has announced the lineup for the first-everBeignet Fest this fall.
The festival - which aims to raise funds for children with autism - takes place October 8 at Lafayette Square and will feature both sweet and savory versions of the iconic fried dough confection from local restaurants.
Local couple Amy and Sherwood Collins hatched the idea for the festival to donate proceeds to the Tres Doux Foundation, which they founded to help raise awareness and funds for autism programs in New Orleans.
"Through our journey with our son, Liam, who is on the autism spectrum, we found out there's a gap in accessible programming for kids on the spectrum, and we wanted to change that,"Amy Collins said in a prepared statement. "So, we are doing what we do best - creating and managing a festival with amazing food and music!"
The list for food vendors so far includes - of course - Café Du Monde, Ye Olde College Inn, The Ruby Slipper, Café Beignet, New Orleans Coffee & Beignet and Bread & Circus, of Lafayette. Curiously. Morning Call doesn't appear to have joined the lineup just yet.
While the festival is free and open to the public, apportion of the proceeds from food and beverage sales will go toward the foundation. Guests will be able to cast their vote for a favorite in several categories including best sweet, savory, most original and all around crowd favorite.
The musical lineup includes Big Sam's Funky Nation, John "Papa" Gros Band, Los Po-Boy-Citos, The Confetti Park Players Children's Chorus and
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.
