Flood Victims Get More Time To Apply For Disaster Unemployment Assistance, 
FEMA To Provide Crisis Counseling
People who lost jobs or income because of the flooding across south Louisiana have more time to apply for disaster unemployment assistance.
         The Louisiana Workforce Commission announced Thursday that it was extending the application period to Oct. 14 in the 20 parishes that were part of the federal disaster declaration. The unemployment assistance is available from Aug. 14 through Feb. 18.
         The aid is available to people who can't work because of flooding damage to their job site or an injury from the flooding - and who don't qualify for regular unemployment benefits.
         Applications can be filed online at www.laworks.net or by phone at 1-866-783-5567. The workforce commission is encouraging people to apply through the website, warning that delays are likely if someone tries to file by phone.
         In a news release Wednesday, Sen. David Vitter's office announced the Federal Emergency Management Agency will provide Louisiana with $6.8 million to fund crisis counseling for flood victims.
         The release says the grant is for counseling, education and development of coping skills. The state will be responsible for distributing the money from FEMA's Crisis Counseling Assistance and Training Program.
         Program funds generally go to community-based shelters, community centers and churches. In some cases, in-person services are made available at survivors' homes.
         Earlier this week, FEMA announced funding for free crisis counseling for storm-affected children, administered by the state health department.

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DOLLAR FOR DOLLAR MATCH FOR THE GREATER BATON ROUGE FOOD BANK
Creole Cuisine Restaurant Concept raising money through September 7th

WHAT:                    
Creole Cuisine Restaurant Concepts is helping to raise money for the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank. Every dollar donated at any Creole Cuisine restaurant will be matched by the company and donated to the Food Bank.
As a result of the recent flooding, the food bank lost almost 1 million pounds of food. The dollar-for-dollar match will help the food bank replace the food needed to assist those in the area of recovery. "We will do anything we can do to help our neighbors, family and friends following this catastrophic event," states Marv Ammari, Chief Executive Officer of Creole Cuisine Restaurant Concepts. "We know exactly where they are, we endured Katrina and without the help of our nearby cities we could not have come back as quickly as we did. We know this fundraiser won't replace everything, but every little bit helps and we're in this together."
Donations of any amount can be added to your check at any Creole Cuisine Restaurant Concepts restaurant. The company will match 100% of all donations.

WHEN:                     
August 31 - September 7, 2016

WHERE:                 
Any Creole Cuisine Restaurant Concepts restaurant:
Bayou Burger & Sports Company
Boulevard American Bistro
Broussard's
Café Maspero
Chartres House
Creole House Restaurant & Oyster Bar
Kingfish
LeBayou Restaurant
Pier 424 Seafood Market
Royal House Oyster Bar
The Bombay Club
The Original Pierre Maspero's
Big Easy Cafe in Metairie
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What's New in New Orleans' Hospitality Industry - September 2016
New Orleans Convention & Visitors Bureau
 
In Case You Missed It - Recent Awards:
 
New Orleans was named the number one city in the U.S. for International Visitor Growth in 2015.
The U.S. Department of Commerce's National Travel & Tourism Office, a section within the International Trade Administration announced a 37% increase in international visitors to New Orleans and a 36% increase in international visitors to Louisiana.
Elle UK named New Orleans one of the "Top 5 Music Destinations in the World," August 2016.
Travel + Leisure has named New Orleans "Number 1 City for Food in the U.S.," August 2016.
        
The Best Cities for Food in the U.S. list is a part of Travel + Leisure's World's Best Awards 2016. Results are conducted by readers of the magazine, website and social media.
New Orleans was also ranked "No. 7 City in the World" and No. 2 among "The Best Cities in the U.S." in Travel + Leisure's World's Best Awards 2016.
Condé Nast Traveler ranked New Orleans number nine on the list of "Friendliest Cities in the U.S.", August 2016.
New Orleans was named one of "2016's Top Labor Day Destinations" by HotelPlanner.com, August 2016.
New Orleans restaurant, N7, named in "Top 10 Best New Restaurants in America" by Bon Appétit, August 2016.
 
RECENT ANNOUNCEMENTS­
New Orleans has been selected to host the 66th NBA All-Star Game 2017 for the third time in 10 years. The game will be played on Sunday, February 19th at the Smoothie King Center.
Allegiant Air has announced non-stop flights from Concord, NC to New Orleans with fares as low as $45 beginning on November 18, 2016.
GLO Airlines has announced its fifth non-stop flight destination from New Orleans to Huntsville, AL beginning on September 30, 2016.
This new flight to Huntsville, AL will be offered three days a week on Sundays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
The Contemporary Arts Center New Orleans has announced their 40th Anniversary Season offerings, including the Performing and Visual Arts Season that will highlight interdisciplinary; spirit of forward-thinking dreamers.
The CAC 40th season began in August and will continue through June 30, 2017.
 
UPCOMING EVENTS AND DEVELOPMENTS
The inaugural New Orleans Daiquiri Season is set to take over New Orleans for the month of September.
Formerly the New Orleans Daiquiri Festival, the Tales of the Cocktail team is bringing back the festival as a season with 30 days of special events and tastings across New Orleans.
 
Jazz in the Park returns to Armstrong Park on September 8th offering much more than
               
Jazz in the Park - Budwiser
a live concert series, with local music, artwork and lots of food vendors.
Jazz in the Park will occur every Thursday from 4-8 p.m. through November 3, 2016.
The 4th Annual Downriver Festival will celebrate "Oysters & the Future of Our Coast" along the Mississippi River with live music, cooking demonstrations, presentations and panels on Saturday, September 10th from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. at the Old U.S. Mint and the French Market.
Throughout the week of September 12-18, Restaurant Week New Orleans, formerly "We Live to Eat Restaurant Week,"  offers discounted menus across the city.
Restaurant Week New Orleans offers lunch menus for $20 or less, as well as dinner and brunch menus for $39 or less.
The 8th annual New Orleans Burlesque Festival will host parties, discussion panels, burlesque workshops and the Queen of Burlesque competition September 15-18.
The inaugural Fried Chicken Festival will take place on September 25th in Lafayette Square with over 20 restaurants offering their take on the celebrated southern staple.
The festival will celebrate National Chicken Finger Day from 11 a.m.- 8 p.m. with family-friendly activities, live music throughout the day and of course, lots of fried chicken.
Vendors will compete to win the title in the Best Fried Chicken Contest, judged by local and national food experts.
Festivals will continue through October with some big names and local favorites:
Hosted by the Contemporary Arts Center, Art for Arts' Sake will welcome over 30,000 guests to stroll the Warehouse District art galleries, gift shops and exhibits along Julia Street and Magazine Street on October 1st.
Tremé Fall Festival returns October 1-2 for the second-annual celebration of this cherished New Orleans neighborhood through live music, food, arts, building projects, free health screenings and tours of St. Augustine Church and more.
Oscar®-qualifying New Orleans Film Festival, presented by the New Orleans Film Society, returns for its 27th year October 12-20.
The New Orleans Film Festival received more than 4,000 submissions from 115 different countries and will be showcasing a lineup of 200 films.
The Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival will bring local and regional art
               
Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival
vendors, live music and lots of great barbecue with an emphasis on Louisiana cuisine to Lafayette Square October 14-16.
New Orleans' official Halloween Parade, the Krewe of Boo will roll Saturday, October 22 from the Marigny Neighborhood to Downtown New Orleans.
October 23rd will mark the 10th annual Oak Street Po-Boy Festival with live music, local merchants and more than 50 vendors offering their best po-boy.
Halloween weekend brings the Voodoo Music + Arts Experience October 28-30, with an impressive lineup of artists including G-Eazy, Band of Horses, Kevin Gates, Mutemath and more.
For a full list of festivals, click here.
RESTAURANTS
Chef Emeril Lagasse's newest restaurant in New Orleans, Meril, will open its doors on September 24th.
Meril is the first new restaurant in New Orleans for Chef Emeril Lagasse in almost two decades.
Chef Will Avelar will be at the helm in the kitchen. He most recently served as sous chef at Emeril's Delmonico.
It is named after the celebrity chef's daughter and will have a menu inspired by meals Lagasse enjoys cooking at home for his family, dishes he's enjoyed while traveling as well as inspiration from years of experience.
The restaurant is located in the New Orleans Warehouse District and will be open daily for lunch and dinner.
 
AIRPORT
Construction has begun on a new terminal at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, set to debut in 2018.
This $826 million project will feature 30 gates, a 2,000-car parking garage, a central utility plant and a ground transportation staging area.
The new terminal is projected to have a $3.2 billion annual economic impact on tourism in New Orleans.
The airport has also added a variety of new flights:
Allegiant (One new twice-weekly departure to Concord Regional Airport beginning November 18, 2016)
GLO Airlines (Three times weekly departure to Huntsville International Airport beginning on September 30, 2016)
Condor (One new twice-weekly departure to Frankfurt, Germany, beginning May 3, 2017)
Allegiant (One new twice-weekly departure to Tulsa International Airport, May 26, 2016)
GLO (Two new seasonal weekly departures to Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport, June 24-September 5, 2016)
JetBlue (One new daily departure to Fort-Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, beginning September 29, 2016)
Branson AirExpress (Return of seasonal air service four times weekly to Branson Airport, May 26-August 14, 2016)
Condor will begin seasonal nonstop flights from Frankfurt, Germany to New Orleans twice weekly on May 3, 2017.
This will be New Orleans' first nonstop flight to Europe since the 1980s and will connect New Orleans passengers to more than 120 other cities in the Eastern hemisphere through Condor's partner airlines.
Flights will depart on Wednesdays and Sundays on a Boeing 767-300ER aircraft with 259 seats.
The flight is estimated to bring nearly 10,000 people to New Orleans annually.
 
MEETINGS AND CONVENTIONS
American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine Annual Meeting | September 13-25
This annual meeting is the premier event for Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic medicine professionals; it will host guest speakers, workshops and educational sessions focusing on all realms of electrodiagnosis neuromuscular diseases and neuromuscular ultrasound.
Projected attendance: 1,200
ServiceMaster Global Holdings, Inc. ServiceMaster Experience | September 14-17
For the first time, the inaugural ServiceMaster Experience will bring all cleaning, home maintenance, pest control and lawn fertilization brands together to showcase services through a state-of-the-art, interactive mobile exhibit.
Projected attendance: 1,400
Water Environment Federation (WEFTEC) | September 24-28
WEFTEC is North America's largest meeting of its kind, offering water quality professionals from around the globe the opportunity to learn water quality education and training.
Projected attendance: 18,000
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  • 2016 Power Breakfast Sponsored by First NBC Bank - September
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    Name: 2016 Power Breakfast Sponsored by First NBC Bank - September
    Date: September 7, 2016
    Time: 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM CDT
    Registration: Register Now

    Pre-registration is now closed, please email [email protected]or call 504-799-4264 to be added to the waitlist.
    Join the New Orleans Chamber for the monthly Power Breakfast sponsored by First NBC Bank.
     
    Whether you are a new member, a longtime member of the New Orleans Chamber or you are interested in becoming involved with the New Orleans Chamber,  marketing your business is the first step to success.  
     
     B2B networking allows business people to effectively network with each other by providing each person time for a sales pitch about what distinguishes their business or service from others in their field.   All attendees will have the opportunity to give a 1-minute presentation about the products or services of their business.  Attendees exchange business cards and marketing materials so that they can follow up with the people they meet. 
    There will be a table for members marketing materials and business cards available at the breakfast.

    Parking Options:
           1515 Poydras St garage, enter from Freret St. 
       0-1 hours $4, 2 hrs $6 
    HEAL Parking Garage, 300 LaSalle St. 1 hr $4, 1-2 hrs $5                    
     
    Click hereto register or members can email [email protected] to register.
    1515 Poydras St.
    5th Floor Auditorium
    New Orleans, LA 70112
    Date/Time Information:
    Wednesday, September 7, 2016
    8:00 AM Registration & Networking
    8:30 - 9:30 AM Program
    Contact Information:
    Krystan Hosking - Director of Events
    Fees/Admission:
    FREE for Members
    $10 for Nonmembers 
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FRESH & LOCAL
Fall is coming, so it's time to prepare your backyard garden! Jim Mizell has started bringing out some fall favorites to plant. Come by the Tuesday Market to pick up some broccoli, cabbage, cold-hardy herbs, and more!  
 
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
YOGA AT THE MARKET!
Throughout the month of September, we will offer complimentary yoga classes at the Thursday market in partnership with Reyn Studios. Classes will run from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. on the beautiful Bayou St. John. Bring a mat, a water bottle, and meet at 3700 Orleans Avenue!             
 
CRESCENT FUND
We're still accepting monetary donations to the Crescent Fund to help relieve our vendors from devastating damage caused by the August 2016 floods. Donations can be made by clicking here.

TUESDAY'S GREEN PLATE SPECIAL:
No Green Plate Special for September 6th.         
 
RECIPE OF THE WEEK:
SMOKED TROUT, POTATO, AND ARUGULA SALAD
Tired of the same old lunch? This healthy salad recipe is anything but ordinary. Find nearly all of the ingredients at your Crescent City Farmers Market.
Smoked Trout, Potato & Arugula Salad
Tired of the same old lunch? This healthy salad recipe is anything but ordinary. Find nearly all of the ingredients at your Crescent City Farmers Market.
Ingredients
  • 12 ounces baby (new) yellow potatoes or fingerlings, scrubbed
  • 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed, divided
  • 1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
  • 3 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced shallot
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 6 cups packed baby arugula
  • 4 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
  • 4 ounces smoked trout, skinned, boned and flaked (about 3/4 cup)
Directions
Place a steamer basket in a large saucepan with 1 inch of water; bring to a boil. Place the potatoes in the basket, cover and steam until barely tender when pierced with a skewer, 13 to 15 minutes, depending on size.
Meanwhile, chop 1 tablespoon capers and place in a large bowl. Add sour cream, vinegar, dill, oil, shallot, pepper and salt. Whisk to combine.
When the potatoes are cool enough to handle but still warm, halve them (or quarter if large) and add to the bowl along with arugula, eggs and trout. Toss gently until just combined. Serve the salad topped with the remaining 1 tablespoon capers.
To hard-boil eggs, place in a single layer in a saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat; cook at low simmer for 10 minutes. Drain and cover with ice-cold water. Peel when cool.

 
UPTOWN Tuesday
September 6, 2016 | 9 am - 1 pm
200 Broadway Street near the River
FRENCH QUARTER Wednesday
On Summer Break
MID-CITY Thursday
September 8, 2016 | 3 pm - 7 pm
3700 Orleans Avenue near the Bayou
DOWNTOWN Saturday
September 10, 2016 | 8 am - 12pm
700 Magazine Street at Girod Street


After spending more than two decades on the corner of Magazine and Girod streets, the downtown Crescent City Farmers Market is moving to a new home in Downtown NOLA. Starting Oct. 1, the Saturday morning market will be at the parking lot outside the May Gallery, at 750 Carondelet St., organizers announced Aug. 27.
 
Real Estate developer The Domain Companies, which is a partner in the lot and adjacent buildings, has donated space to both the gallery and the market.

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New Orleans Police

NOPD to graduate newest class of officers trained in specialized de-escalation techniques 
Department delivers on commitment to train 20 percent of patrol officers in Crisis Intervention Team Training by fall 2016

NEW ORLEANS--(Sept. 6) the NOPD will graduate the newest class of police officers trained in specialized de-escalation techniques known as Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training. CIT is a nationally recognized 'best practices' approach in recognizing and managing behavior that may be attributable to a mental health disorder. This is the fourth class to graduate from the training since the program launched in September 2015. With this graduation, the NOPD has delivered on a commitment to train at least 20 percent of the patrol officers by August 2016 as part of the federal consent decree. NOPD will continue to train officers in CIT to exceed this 20 percent threshold and provide the best possible crisis response to the community.
 
 
CIT officers received 40 hours of specialized training from mental health experts focused on techniques and best practices for minimizing the use of force against individuals in crisis due to mental illness or a behavioral disorder. Training includes lectures from mental health experts as well as on-site visitation and exposure to mental health facilities, intensive interaction with individuals with a mental illness and scenario-based de-escalation skills training. CIT officers are then assigned to each police district to respond to and de-escalate mental health and other crises.
 
WHO: NOPD Superintendent Michael Harrison
           Cecile Tebo, Director of NOPD Officer Assistance Program
           Lisa Romback, Executive Director, NAMI New Orleans
           NOPD CIT Graduates
 
WHAT: NOPD to hold fourth CIT graduation ceremony
 
WHEN: TOMORROW, September 6, 2016
             10:00 a.m.
 
WHERE: NOPD Training Academy
              2045 Lakeshore Drive
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Giving blood refreshes your own blood supply 
and guards against heart disease. So give often!
 
 
Tuesday, September 6, 1-5pm
2901 S Carrollton Ave, New Orleans, LA 70118
The Bloodmobile will be parked in the FRONT CIRCLE of the Seminary.
 
Sunday, September 11, 2016 11:30-3:30pm
2035 Toledano Street, New Orleans, LA 70115
The Bloodmobile will be parked in the parking lot of the [Holy Ghost Center].
 
Friday, September 16, 2016 at 10:00am 10-5pm
17000 Medical Center Dr.
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
The Blood Drive will be set up on the 1st Floor of the Hospital Classroom.


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SEPTEMBER 6 - NATIONAL COFFEE ICE CREAM DAY - NATIONAL READ A BOOK DAY -  NATIONAL ANOTHER LOOK UNLIMITED DAY

National Coffee Ice Cream Day September 6
NATIONAL COFFEE ICE CREAM DAY
If you are a coffee lover and a lover of ice cream, then this is the food holiday you look forward to every year.  National Coffee Ice Cream Day is observed annually on September 6th.
This creamy and caffeinated ice cream treat is sure to satisfy your taste buds.  There are those that are not a fan of cold coffee. However, when it is whipped with cream and sugar, it takes on a magical taste of its own.
Coffee ice cream has been around for many years.  In 1869, coffee ice cream was used in a parfait and a recipe appeared in a 1919 cookbook for an Egg Coffee, consisting of cream, crushed ice and coffee syrup.

HOW TO OBSERVE
To celebrate National Coffee Ice Cream Day, try one of the coffee ice cream dessert recipes:
Use #CoffeeIceCreamDay to post on social media.

National Read a Book Day September 6
NATIONAL READ A BOOK DAY
National Read A Book Day is observed annually on September 6th.  On August 9th, we all celebrated National Book Lovers Day.  While these bookish days may seem similar, National Read a Book Day invites us ALL to grab a book we might enjoy and spend the day reading.  
Don't keep it to yourself.  Share the experience!  Read aloud either to children or to grandparents.  Read to your pets or to your stuffed animals and plants.  
Reading improves memory and concentration as well as reduces stress.   Older adults who spend time reading show a slower cognitive decline and tend to participate in more mentally stimulating activities over their lifetime.  Books are an inexpensive entertainment, education and time machine, too!
HOW TO OBSERVE
Sit back, relax and read a book.  Use #ReadABookDay to post on social media.

National Another Look Unlimited Day Day After Labor Day
NATIONAL ANOTHER LOOK UNLIMITED DAY
National Another Look Unlimited Day is observed annually on the day after Labor day.
Are you feeling green?  Have you collected more things around your house and need another "spring cleaning"? National Another Look Unlimited Day would be the perfect day. Spring cleaning meet Fall cleaning.  It is a day dedicated to taking a look around your house and ridding it of the excess of things you have accumulated.
It's time to clear out the closets.  Purge the attic.  Donate toys and clothes.  Tidy up, clean up and put to use those items that have  purpose! 
Don't just trash it, though! May items have multiple uses.  Repurpose an item that is no longer being used for its original job.  Don't know how to use it?  The internet probably has a solution.  Old cribs have been repurposed into arts and crafts centers.  Broken dressers into books shelves or wine racks.  Your trash may be someone else's treasure.  Donate or sell it so someone else can give it new life.
HOW TO OBSERVE
To celebrate National Another Look Unlimited Day, find at least one thing to donate, gift or reuse.  Have a clean and green day! Use #AnotherLookUnlimitedDay to post on social media.

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New Orleans Police

NOPD First District to Hold Weekly COMSTAT Meeting on September 6
NEW ORLEANS - The NOPD's First District will hold its weekly COMSTAT meeting on Tuesday, September 6,  at 1 p.m. The meeting will be held at the First District Station, located at 501 North Rampart Street. The public is invited to attend this meeting.
 
COMSTAT meetings, led by the senior leadership of each NOPD district, provide a synopsis of police activity for the week, including trends in crime and crime reduction strategies that are being implemented. In 2010, the NOPD opened these meetings to the public to improve transparency and accountability. COMSTAT meetings are held once a week in each district.
 
For more information, call 504-658-6010.




NOPD Second District to Hold Weekly COMSTAT Meeting on September 6
NEW ORLEANS - The NOPD's Second District will hold its weekly COMSTAT meeting on Tuesday, September 6, at 1 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Second District Station, located at 4317 Magazine Street. The public is invited to attend this meeting.
 
COMSTAT meetings, led by the senior leadership of each NOPD district, provide a synopsis of police activity for the week, including trends in crime and crime reduction strategies that are being implemented. In 2010, the NOPD opened these meetings to the public to improve transparency and accountability. COMSTAT meetings are held once a week in each district.
 
For more information, call 504-658-6020.




NOPD Fourth District to Hold Weekly COMSTAT Meeting on September 6
NEW ORLEANS - The NOPD's Fourth District will hold its weekly COMSTAT meeting on Tuesday, September 5, at 1 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Fourth District Station, located at 2405 Sanctuary Drive. The public is invited to attend this meeting.
COMSTAT meetings, led by the senior leadership of each NOPD district, provide a synopsis of police activity for the week, including trends in crime and crime reduction strategies that are being implemented. In 2010, the NOPD opened these meetings to the public to improve transparency and accountability. COMSTAT meetings are held once a week in each district.
For more information, call 504-658-6040.



NOPD Fifth District to Hold Weekly COMSTAT Meeting on September 6
NEW ORLEANS - The NOPD's Fifth District will hold its weekly COMSTAT meeting on Tuesday, September 6, at 1 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Fifth District Station, located at 3900 North Claiborne Avenue. The public is invited to attend this meeting.
 
COMSTAT meetings, led by the senior leadership of each NOPD district, provide a synopsis of police activity for the week, including trends in crime and crime reduction strategies that are being implemented. In 2010, the NOPD opened these meetings to the public to improve transparency and accountability. COMSTAT meetings are held once a week in each district.
 
For more information, call 504-658-6050.




NOPD Sixth District to Hold Weekly COMSTAT Meeting on September 6
NEW ORLEANS - The NOPD's Sixth District will hold its weekly COMSTAT meeting on Tuesday, September 6 at 3:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Sixth District Station, located at 1930 Martin Luther King Boulevard. The public is invited to attend this meeting.
 
COMSTAT meetings, led by the senior leadership of each NOPD district, provide a synopsis of police activity for the week, including trends in crime and crime reduction strategies that are being implemented. In 2010, the NOPD opened these meetings to the public to improve transparency and accountability. COMSTAT meetings are held once a week in each district.
 
For more information, call 504-658-6060.




NOPD Seventh District to Hold Weekly COMSTAT Meeting on September 6
NEW ORLEANS - The NOPD's Seventh District will hold its weekly COMSTAT meeting on Tuesday, September 6, at 1 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Seventh District Station, located at 10101 Dwyer Road. The public is invited to attend this meeting.
 
COMSTAT meetings, led by the senior leadership of each NOPD district, provide a synopsis of police activity for the week, including trends in crime and crime reduction strategies that are being implemented. In 2010, the NOPD opened these meetings to the public to improve transparency and accountability. COMSTAT meetings are held once a week in each district.
 
For more information, call 504-658-6070.




NOPD Eighth District to Hold Weekly COMSTAT Meeting on September 6
NEW ORLEANS - The NOPD's Eighth District will hold its weekly COMSTAT meeting on Tuesday, September 6, at 2 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Eighth District Station, located at 334 Royal Street. The public is invited to attend this meeting.
 
COMSTAT meetings, led by the senior leadership of each NOPD district, provide a synopsis of police activity for the week, including trends in crime and crime reduction strategies that are being implemented. In 2010, the NOPD opened these meetings to the public to improve transparency and accountability. COMSTAT meetings are held once a week in each district.
 
For more information, call 504-658-6080.

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EATmoor in Broadmoor is Back!
Join us on Tuesday, September 6th from 5:00-8:00 p.m. 
at Rosa F. Keller Library & Community Center for the first 
EATmoor of the Fall!  Enjoy local food truck fare, live music, 
drinks, dancing and more with your neighbors!
 
September Food truck line-up:
Diva Dawg
Wings to Geaux
Old School Eats
Fete au Fete
Petite Rouge Coffee Truck
Imperial Woodpecker Sno-balls
 
Save the Date for the upcoming EATmoors this Fall 
on Tuesday, October 4th and November 1st!
Check out the full schedule of programs and events  here.
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TRINITY ARTIST SERIES
 
Tuesday, September 6 @ 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:
 
Sunday, September 11 @ 5 pm:
The Asylum Chorus, a Super hip New Orleans group of musical  performers original, trendy and fun to see and hear.

Tuesday, September 13 @ 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:

Sunday, September 18 @ 5 pm;
Richard Rowley, guitarist  performing Favorites, from the 20's, 30's, 40's and 50's with a variety of pop, country, Dixieland, and some Irish, Italian, Blues and Bluegrass songs

Tuesday, September 20 @ 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:

Sunday, September 25 @ 5 pm:
Flutist Laura Patterson, percussionist Brittany Piatz, pianist Albinas Prizgintas in a program of Tangos, Irish traditionals and contemporary works
 
Tuesday, September 27 @ 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
Albinas Prizgintas 504 670 2520  [email protected]
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Microwave Babies presents the world premier of Waterworld (The Musical)
The adaptation of Kevin Costner's 1995 megaflop is staged in a lush Bywater pool.
 
Aug. 13, 2016  -  This August and September, hot, sweaty, bored New Orleanians are invited to visit a world unlike any other, one where the polar ice caps have melted and submerged every continent: Waterworld! Adapted for the stage by Danielle Small and directed by Michael Martin, Waterworld (The Musical) features synchronized swimming, video projections, post-apocalyptic drama and original music and live performances by Ratty Scurvics. Produced by Microwave Babies theater company, it takes place at Maison Macarty (3820 Burgundy St., www.maisonmacarty.com/main.php ).
 Audience members should expect to get wet (although dry seating is available).  16 years+  event.
 
"Everyone does Shakespeare in the Park in the summer, but that's silly. It's too hot outside," Danielle Small says. "I thought, 'Why not have a play in a pool?'"
 
Doors open at 5 p.m., and curtain time is 7:30. Audience members are encouraged to arrive early to swim, buy cocktails from an adjacent tiki bar and stake out a seat in the pool's shallow end. Poolside seating also is available. Tickets are $20 and are for sale at   http://www.eventbrite.com/o/microwave-babies-11109347861 

GoFundMe contributors can receive tickets as awards for certain donation levels: https://www.gofundme.com/Waterworldtheplay Mondays and Tuesdays are service industry night, when tickets are $10-$15 with proof of employment.
 
Tuesday, Sept. 6. Doors at 5 p.m. Show at 7:30 p.m. 
Thursday, Sept. 8. Doors at 5 p.m. Show at 7:30 p.m. 
Friday, Sept. 9. Doors at 5 p.m. Show at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 10. Doors at 5 p.m. Show at 7:30 p.m.
 
Music by Ratty Scurvics. Play adaptation by Danielle Small. Directed by Michael Martin and assistant directed by Danielle Small.
 
Synchronized swimming choreography by Jules Ismaname and Reverend Spooky LaStrange. Starring Mac Taylor, Stoo Odom, Jessica Frymire, Danielle Small, Christine Rush, Reverend Spooky LeStrange, Andrew Brasher, Sam Cammarata, Michael Martin, Stumps, Pasha, Obie Perez, Missy Wilkinson, Angela Harbold, Jules Ismaname with Ratty Scurvics,  Ann Zatarain is stage manager and wearer of many hats. Dana Embree is costume designer. Eric Sie works video and projection magic.
  • Red Cross
Accepting: Donations via telephone. Call 1-800-REDCROSS or text LAFLOODS to 90999 to donate $10



American Red Cross of Southeast Louisiana
Donate:
Txt to Give: 1-800-RED-CROSS, Text LAFLOODS to 90999 to make a $10 donation.
 
(Charges will appear on your wireless bill, or be deducted from your prepaid balance. All purchases must be authorized by account holder. Must be 18 years of age or have parental permission to participate. Message and Data Rates May Apply. Text STOP to 90999 to STOP. Text HELP to 90999 for HELP. Full Terms: www.mGive.org/T. Privacy Policy: www.mGive.org/P.) 
Volunteer:
Those wanting to volunteer can register at www.redcross.org/louisiana
 
(click on Volunteer on right side). You can also call 855-489-2528 or sign up online volunteerlouisiana.gov. To help people affected by the Louisiana Floods, visit 
 call 1-800-RED CROSS 
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September 6 - September 18
Sucré New Orleans 

From September 4 - October 1, 2016, Sucré and Salon are teaming up for a month-long fundraising campaign. A portion of proceeds from all Sucré cupcakes and Salon specialty cocktails will be donated to a local nonprofit each week in September.
 
 In addition, each Sucré location will serve as a donation center for Second Harvest Food Bank of New Orleans to contribute to the relief efforts of the recent flooding across Louisiana. Customers will receive 5% off their purchase for all donated items brought to Sucré locations. Maximum discount is 20% off total purchase.
 
#ShareTheSweetness
 
 Week 1 | September 5 - 10: The Louisiana SPCA
 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10th: Adoption Event!
 Join us in the courtyard in front of our Sucre Lakeside location to meet a few adorable adoptables and learn more about how you can get involved with the SPCA!
 
 Week 2 | September 11 - 17: Second Harvest Food Bank - Feeding South Louisiana
 
 Week 3 | September 18 - 24: Son of a Saint
 
 Week 4 | September 25 - October 1: New Orleans Center for Creative Arts (NOCCA)
 
 Note: Facebook only allows events to last for two weeks (thanks Zuckerberg), which is why the event shows September 18th as the end. It is not. It's October 1st.
 
 For more information on donated items to Second Harvest, visit their site here: http://no-hunger.org/disaster-response/




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French Market, New
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park Ranger Walk: TOUR STARTS AT OLD U.S. MINT
September 6 @ 11:00 am -  12:00 pm
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...

PIANO HOUR presented by the the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
September 6 @ 12:00 pm -  1:00 pm
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 New Orleans Jazz National Park located at 916 N. Peters Street, Dutch Alley.  Directions.
No reservations necessary, but seating is limited.


MOVE YA BRASS FITNESS CLASS AT CRESCENT PARK
September 6 @ 5:45 pm -  6:45 pm
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.
 

French Market Music & Food Walking Tour. TOUR STARTS AT THE OLD U.S. MINT!
September 7 @ 1:30 pm -  2:30 pm
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 ON HOLD
September 7 @ 3:00 pm -  3:40 pm
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
The French Market Culinary History Tour meets...

JAZZ PILATES WITH STEPHANIE JORDAN AT THE OLD U.S. MINT!
September 7 @ 4:00 pm -  5:00 pm
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...

New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park Ranger Walk. RANGER WALK STARTS AT THE OLD U.S. MINT!
September 8 @ 11:00 am -  12:00 pm
Due to New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park renovations this tourr 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...

YOGA SOCIAL CLUB AT CRESCENT PARK
September 8 @ 5:45 pm -  6:45 pm
For more information visit our YOGA SOCIAL CLUB FACEBOOK PAGE
Mingle, make friends and get sweaty each Thursday at Yoga Social Club in Crescent Park (N Peters & Marigny St. entrance).
Each week a different New Orleans yoga teacher will lead practice so you can discover a style that resonates with you.
Hosted by lululemon athletica shops at canal place in partnership with Crescent Park, this complimentary series runs through October 2016. Classes last one hour (5:45pm-6:45pm).




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The Broad Theater 
636 N Broad St, New Orleans, Louisiana 70119

 
Tickets are $10 for each film and are available online at  TheBroadTheater.com
The Broad Street Theater
636 North Broad Street
New Orleans, LA 70119


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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!  

Sautéed Summer Squash with Wilted Cherry Tomatoes
INGREDIENTS
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 large shallots, thinly sliced
  • 6 garlic cloves, sliced
  • 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 (8-ounce) zucchini, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch thick pieces
  • 1 (8-ounce) yellow squash , halved lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch thick pieces
  • 1 cup assorted color cherry tomatoes,halved
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
DIRECTIONS
  1. Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add the shallots and cook until starting to soften, 1-2 minutes. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook until beginning to brown slightly, 2-3 minutes longer. Stir in the zucchini and squash and cook, tossing occasionally, until crisp tender, 5-6 minutes. Add the tomatoes and salt and cook until tomatoes just start to wilt, 2-3 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the basil.
To make this dish ahead, undercook the vegetables just a couple of minutes and let them cool to room temperature on a large plate. Once at room temperature, they may be transferred to a bowl and kept refrigerated.

 
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400 Esplanade Ave. New Orleans, LA 70116

 
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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

DOCENT-GUIDED TOURS

Every Wednesday at 12 pm in September, join NOMA docents for a free guided tour throughout the galleries.

Each week's tour features a different theme:
  • Sept. 7: Elements of Design
  • Sept. 14: Art of Louisiana
  • Sept. 21:  Portraits
  • Sept. 28: Self-Taught Artists
Wednesdays are free for Louisiana residents thanks to The Helis Foundation. Join us!   

 
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You are invited to attend:
 
Louisiana Flood Relief Fundraiser
 
Thursday, September 8, 2016 from 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM at the Riverview Room
 
In support of our Louisiana neighbors, sister companies Riverview Room and New Orleans School of Cooking are hosting a fundraiser to aid in flood relief. 100% of proceeds will be donated to Second Harvest Food Bank  - this consists of event ticket sales, bids on silent auction items, raffle ticket sales and direct donations.
 
 Join us for a lively evening, hosted by Chef Kevin Belton, in our newly renovated space featuring: *Open bar
*Cocktail buffet
*Live cooking stations featuring New Orleans School of Cooking chefs
*Music by Groovy 7
*Silent Auction
*Raffle Prizes
*FREE parking in Jax Parking Lot on the corner of Decatur and Toulouse from 4:45 pm - 9:45 pm courtesy of the Berger Company
 If you cannot attend the event, but would like to help, direct donations are very much appreciated and will be donated directly to Second Harvest Food Bank. Just click on the "Attend Event" button, then the "Get Tickets" button and you will see the option to donate.  
 
Riverview Room
 
600 Decatur Street
 
4th floor
New Orleans, LA 70130 
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Ogden After Hours - Tank and the Bangas in the Patrick F. Taylor Library
September 8 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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Tank and The Bangas were formed in 2011 at an open mic set in New Orleans, centered at a shot gun house, Jerk Chicken Sam'iches and a drum set. Instantaneously this group knew that they had something that stirred crowds that cried out for original music from them. If you're from New Orleans, you know all the ingredients to make a good gumbo. Your seasonings have to mix well, your roux has to be thick, and your meat has to be cut to perfection. Tank and The Bangas are what you call a great gumbo! Originating in New Orleans, Tank and The Bangas have all the qualities that relates them, to the city that birth them but a flair that separates them as well. Their performances range from being "One of the most energetic shows you'll ever see" to "A gospel tent in Mississippi". Rummaging through their sound like a thrift store hippie, you'll find the Bangas to provoke a musical reference of Rhythmic Soul and Spoken word among other genres such as Rock, Gospel, Funk, and Folk. Combining the various musical technique among the Bangas, coupled with the instilling play on lyrics from the lead vocalist; Tank and The Bangas have quilted a unique sound that singles them as one of the most distinctive groups to come out of New Orleans.
Group members include Tank/ Lead vocalist/Norman Spence on Bass/keyboard, Joshua Johnson/Drums, Merell Burkett/keys/ Nita Bailey/Percussion; and various other Bangas.
"It is no surprise that Bangas fans have demanded a formal album, given their track record of knock-out, floor-burning live performances. If their live show delivery has been accurately captured on this disc, then Think Tank should be one of those timeless debut albums savored by avid music fans even years, and many albums, later. Yes, that's a tall bill to fill, but the sheer potential of this band's classic status is just that real." - Offbeat Magazine
[Image courtesy of Gus Bennett, Jr.]
Plus an O-Yum Pop Up: Ms. Linda Green, The Ya-Ka-Mein Lady
 
September 8
Time:
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Ogden Museum of Southern Art - Patrick F. Taylor Library
925 Camp Street
New Orleans, LA 70130 United States + Google Map
Phone:
504.539.9650
Website:
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Flood City
September 1 - 17 | NOCCA Nims Black Box Theatre
WORLD PREMIERE
 
In Johnstown, Pennsylvania in 1889, The Great Flood has destroyed a bustling steel town, and left a motley crew of survivors and surveyors to clean up and rebuild. Meanwhile, at a bar in Johnstown a century later, laid-off steel workers wax metaphoric about past lives and future ambitions. Traversing time and space, Reisman's distinctly hopeful dark comedy depicts the destruction, rebuilding, and adaptation of an American city. Award-winning director Mark Routhier and an ensemble of seven bring Reisman's unorthodox story to life this September at the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts (NOCCA).
Performance Schedule:
Thursday, September 8 at 8pm
Friday, September 9 at 8pm
Saturday, September 10 at 8pm
Sunday, September 11 at 2pm
Wednesday, September 14 at 8pm
Thursday, September 15 at 8pm
Friday, September 16 at 8pm
Saturday, September 17 at 8pm
We ask that, in light of the recent historic flooding in our home state of Louisiana, you consider donating to the flood relief efforts through the NOLA Pay it Forward Fund run by the Greater New Orleans Foundation. The Pay it Forward Fund will provide resources for the early relief and rebuilding efforts of those communities impacted by the recent floods. DONATE BY CLICKING HERE.
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The Arts Care
A Benefit for Louisiana Flood Victims
Thursday, September 8
Mahalia Jackson Theater 7:30PM
Presented by the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra
&
New Orleans Opera Association  
 
In response to the unprecedented flooding that has taken place in the greater Baton Rouge and outlying areas, New Orleans arts organizations, the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra and New Orleans Opera Association partner to present a performance benefiting educational institutions, arts organizations, and social service support in the affected communities.
 
Support this great cause by joining us for an unforgettable evening spanning music from Broadway, Opera and orchestral masterworks!
 
Support this great cause by joining us for an unforgettable evening spanning music from Broadway, opera, and orchestral masterworks!

Highlights Include:
"I Dreamed a Dream" from Les Miserables
"Summertime" from Porgy and Bess
"Votre toast, je peux vous le rendre" (Toreador Song)
             from Carmen
"You'll Never Walk Alone" from Carousel
"Nessun dorma" from Turandot
"Make our Garden Grow" from Candide

Tickets are $19, $49, $79, and $109
FREE PARKING at the Mahalia Jackson Theater

**Free parking donated by Arts Center Enterprises, Mahalia Jackson Theater and the City of New Orleans**
 
100% of proceeds will benefit public schools, arts organizations, and MusiCares for cases of extreme and unique need for individual artists.
 
Funds will be administrated by Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge's Creative Relief Fund.
 Purchase Tickets
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http://neworleanscitypark.com/calendar/category/thursdays-at-twilight

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

Thursdays at Twilight Garden Concert Series
 Gal Holiday and The Honky Tonk RevueActivitiesBotanical GardenThursdays at Twilight
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]

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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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Taste of Louisiana: Creole-Italian Lunch Demonstration
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  • Southern Food & Beverage Museum1504 Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard New Orleans, LA, 70113 United States
Southern Food & Beverage Museum Founder and President, Liz Williams, is a New Orleans native with Sicilian roots. As a young girl, Liz learned not only the Sicilian culinary traditions, but the Creole twist on Sicilian food, now known as Creole Italian.
Join Liz and SoFAB's Director of Culinary Programming, Jyl Benson, every Thursday from 11 AM to 1 PM in the state-of-the-art Rouses Culinary Innovation Center by Jenn-Air for their new Creole Italian lunch demonstration and cooking class. The demonstration class offers an in-depth look into how to create delicious Creole Italian dishes that can be found nowhere else in the world, along with their cultural and historical traditions.
We provide the authentic recipes for you to take home, but in class we'll show you how to "cheat' and make them a little easier. Not only will you enjoy the lunch cooked right in front of you, but you'll also learn the fascinating history of the Sicilian people in New Orleans. Fun fact: At one time there were more Sicilians in New Orleans than in any other place (other than Palermo)!
The atmosphere for the class is relaxed, fun, and friendly, and guests are encouraged to seek advice on cooking, dining, and local interests from Liz and Jyl.
The $40 menu includes:
  • Italian Olive Salad with Fresh Lemon and Provolone
  • Creole Red Gravy with Sweet Italian Sausage and Pasta
  • Made to Order Snoballs
  • Garlic Bread
  • Iced Tea
Admission and a guided private tour of the Southern Food & Beverage Museum led by Liz Williams is included in the ticket price. If you have special dietary needs or questions, please contact Jyl Benson ( [email protected]) directly at least 48 hours in advance.
Please purchase your tickets at least 48 hours in advance so we can prepare for the correct number of attendees. Within 48 hours, please call the museum at 504-569-0405 to see if there is any room in the class for additional attendees. There is a discount for SoFAB Members.
Please choose the date you would like to attend below. If you have any issues with the ticketing software or would prefer to make your reservation on the phone, please call our offices at 504-267-7490. On the weekends, please call the museum directly at 504-569-0405. Tickets may be refunded or exchanged up to 48 hours prior to the event. After 48 hours no refunds will be available.
Taste of Louisiana: Creole-Italian
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9-8-16
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 Boogie Men - will perform this Friday night (SEPT. 9th)
at Ruby's Roadhouse in Mandeville (9:45pm).
 
 
  Ruby's is located at 840 Lamarque St. & Florida Blvd. in Mandeville.
For more info, call (985) 626-9748
 
It has been awhile since we've played at Ruby's,
it should be a great crowd !!!!
See you there ..............
 
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CALL TO ACTION: Volunteers Needed on
SEPTEMBER 9th - 18th

Denham Springs, LA

NOLA Tree Project is Coordinating Volunteers Daily!   September 9th is CALL TO ACTION DAY to Gut and Clean Houses in Denham Springs. LA. 
To Sign Up, go to 

or
CLICK HERE!
The mission of NOLA Tree project is growing stronger, healthier communities through tree plantings, community service projects, and disaster recovery!
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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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On September  9th, 16th & 23rd, get on the bus and roll with us on a Daiquiri Tour, featuring New Orleans style frozen daiquiris, classic daiquiris, and daiquiri-inspired cocktails from around New Orleans. Featuring MC Corey Mack!

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New Time, New Host
Frank Stansbury will be a guest on the
 Tim McNally S how
3pm Every Friday
Talking about the Weekend's Events

Tim McNally
Host, The Dine, Wine and Spirits Show
Every weekday, 3-5 p.m.
WGSO 990AM
Wgso.com
 
Wine and Spirits Editor
and monthly Feature Writer
New Orleans Magazine
 
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Free Family Day
September 10 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
On Saturday, September 10, the Ogden Museum of Southern Art will once again present its annual Family Fair from 10 AM to 2 PM. The free admission day will feature a variety of art activities inspired by a Southern county fair, as well as games and performances geared towards children of all ages. Food and drink will be available for purchase. Established in 2008, this annual event celebrating the opening of the Museum provides families with an interactive museum experience that blends country fun with an engaging exploration of the Museum's current exhibitions and invites the entire community to explore the rich visual culture of the South. 
September 10
Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Ogden Museum of Southern Art
925 Camp Street
New Orleans, 70130 United States + Google Map
Phone:
504.539.9650
Website: http://ogdenmuseum.org

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Louisiana Music Factory 
  • 421 Frenchmen St. 
            New Orleans, LA 70116
 
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NOLAsynchroniCITY Film Series
features the extraordinary culture of 
New Orleans and our Louisiana heritage
Sunday nights in September
Two showing at 7pm and 9pm
in Buffa's Back Room
Free and Open to the Public
 
Piano Players Rarely Ever Play Together  
by Stephenson Palfi
"Piano Players Rarely Ever Play Together" is a 76 minute portrait of three great New Orleans pianists and how they influenced one another's music. The three keyboard artists - Tuts Washington, Professor Longhair and Allen Toussaint - are featured playing together for the first time in a rehearsal for a joint concert. The rehearsal turned out to be the only time the three ever played together, because Professor Longhair died two days before the scheduled performance. The documentary takes viewers through the very personal and sacred New Orleans tradition of a jazz wake and funeral procession for Professor Longhair, which was taped at the encouragement of his widow, Alice. 
Stevenson's widow Polly Waring will attend for Q&A  
Read more:


Buffa's Back Room
1001 Esplanade Avenue
(enter on Burgundy Street)
New Orleans, LA 70116
(504) 949-0038
Serving Great Good
24 Hours a Day / 7 Days a Week
Live Music and Entertainment Nightly
Never a Cover Charge
www.buffasbar.com

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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. 


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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 

Plus the Restaurant is open 24/7 serving good food! 

Some Like It Hot Band
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The French Market Presents:
"A Taste of the Opera at the French Market"
In partnership with the New Orleans Opera Association
The 4th annual September concert series
Returns to Dutch Alley Performance Pavilion (St. Phillip & Decatur Streets, Riverside)
Every Sunday in September 2016
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. September 4, September 11, September 18, & September 25
Featuring vocalists from The New Orleans Opera Association
Presenting songs from the forthcoming 2016-2017 New Orleans Opera season 
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MOZART - REQUIEM
Benefit Concert for Baton Rouge Flood Victims

Sunday, September 11, 7:30 pm
 
at Trinity Episcopal Church
1329 Jackson Avenue 
New Orleans, LA 70130

Benefit Concert for Baton Rouge Flood Victims, with a performance of the Mozart Requiem by orchestra musicians combined from both the Louisiana Philharmonic and Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestras, with a chorus of singers from the New Orleans and Baton Rouge regions, vocal soloists Amy Pfrimmer, Daveda Karanas, Tyler Smith, Terrance Brown, and conductor Paul Mauffray at Trinity Episcopal Church.
 
General admission is by donation, and your tax deductible donation checks can be made to the Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra (with "Musician Relief Fund" in the memo line). Many of the BRSO musicians and chorus members have faced significant losses in the recent flood including their homes, cars, instruments, and some affiliated with the orchestra have lost nearly everything.

We in New Orleans can relate first-hand to these experiences, and many of us have faced similar circumstances related to Hurricane Katrina. In a show of solidarity and empathy we reach out to our colleagues with this performance of the Mozart Requiem. This is a moment for our community of musicians to acknowledge the transient nature of life and to mourn the loss of our neighbors.

Instrumentalists as well as singers from the Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra and Chorus will be joining musicians from the Louisiana Philharmonic to perform this famous Requiem which is the final work Mozart was attempting to complete at the time of his early death.
 
A few quotes from the Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra about their situation:
 
            - "One of our violinists, a recent graduate of LSU School of Music, lost his vehicle to the flood while he was performing out of the country."
 
            - "One of our flutists had her flute submerged in the flooding of Runnels School (A private school that suffered a catastrophic level of flooding) and also suffered personal losses at her home."
 
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Taste of Louisiana: New Orleans Lunch Demonstration
    • Southern Food and Beverage Museum1504 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd New Orleans, LA, 70113 United States
Every Monday from 11 AM to 1 PM, the Southern Food & Beverage Museum offers a weekly lunch demonstration in the state-of-the-art Rouses Culinary Innovation Center by Jenn-Air. Presented by Liz Williams, SoFAB Founder and President, and Jyl Benson, SoFAB's Director of Culinary Programming, the demonstration class offers an in-depth look into how to create delicious, traditional dishes that can be found nowhere else in the world, while discussing their cultural and historical origins. 
We provide the traditional recipes for you to take home--but in class we show you how to "cheat" and make them easy to make too! The atmosphere is relaxed, fun, and friendly and guests are encouraged to seek advice on cooking, dining, and local interests from Liz and Jyl.
Did you know that Jambalaya was originally spelled "jumble-aia" and was not served for company because it was leftovers from previous meals.
The $40 menu includes:
  • Fresh Tomato Salad with Creole Remoulade Sauce
  • Creole Jambalaya with Chicken, Sausage, Vine-Ripened Tomatoes
  • Bananas Foster with Vanilla Ice Cream
  • French bread with butter
  • Iced Tea
Admission and a guided private tour of the Southern Food & Beverage Museum led by Liz Williams is included in the ticket price. If you have special dietary needs or questions, please contact Jyl Benson ( [email protected]) directly at least 48 hours in advance.
Please purchase your tickets at least 48 hours in advance so we can prepare for the correct number of attendees. Within 48 hours, please call the museum at 504-569-0405 to see if there is any room in the class for additional attendees.  There is a discount for SoFAB Members.
Please choose the date you would like to attend below. If you have any issues with the ticketing software or would prefer to make your reservation on the phone, please call our offices at 504-267-7490. On the weekends, please call the museum directly at 504-569-0405. Tickets may be refunded or exchanged up to 48 hours prior to the event. After 48 hours no refunds will be available.
Taste of Louisiana: New Orleans
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This class is also available for private group reservations at any time, and specialty menus can be created for groups upon request. Additional add-ons available for purchase upon request. Please contact Jyl Benson ( [email protected]) for more information.
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SIXTH ANNUAL RESTAURANT WEEK NEW ORLEANS- SEPT. 12-18
Diners can prepare to dig in at more than 70 restaurants!
 
METAIRIE, La.- The Louisiana Restaurant Association's (LRA) Greater New Orleans Chapter, in partnership with the New Orleans Convention & Visitors Bureau, is excited to announce that its Restaurant Week New Orleans will be held September 12-18, 2016.
 
During this weeklong celebration of New Orleans cuisine, participating restaurants in the New Orleans metro area will offer special prix fixe menus. Restaurants will offer a two-course lunch for $20 or less and a three-course dinner for $39 or less. Some restaurants will also offer a three-course brunch for $39 or less.
 
Participating restaurants range from fine-dining establishments to neighborhood favorites. Discover new places and enjoy old favorites! To check out the restaurant list and menus, visit www.RestaurantWeekNewOrleans.com. Diners can make reservations through OpenTable; seats fill fast. Share your Restaurant Week New Orleans experiences on social media with the hashtag, #RestaurantWeekNOLA.
 
More than 70 participating restaurants:
  • The American Sector Restaurant & Bar
  • Andrea's Restaurant
  • Annunciation
  • Antoine's Restaurant
  • Arnaud's Restaurant
  • Audubon Clubhouse
  • Avo
  • Bayona
  • BB King Blues Club
  • Besh Steak
  • The Bistreaux at Maison Dupuy
  • The Bombay Club
  • Borgne
  • Bourbon House
  • Brigtsen's Restaurant
  • Broussard's Restaurant & Courtyard
  • Café Adelaide
  • Café Degas
  • Café Giovanni
  • Carrollton Market
  • Charcoal's Gourmet Burger Bar
  • Charlie's Steak House
  • Commander's Palace
  • Court of Two Sisters
  • Dante's Kitchen
  • Dick & Jenny's
  • Dickie Brennan's Steakhouse
  • Domenica
  • Fogo de Cháo Brazilian Steakhouse
  • The Fountain Lounge
  • Fulton Street Bistro and Bar
  • Galatoire's Restaurant
  • Galatoire's "33" Bar and Steak
  • Grand Isle Restaurant
  • The Grill Room at Windsor Court
  • Hard Rock Café
  • House of Blues Restaurant and Bar
  • The Irish House
  • Johnny Sánchez
  • K-Paul's Louisiana Kitchen
  • Katie's Restaurant & Bar
  • Kenton's
  • Kingfish Kitchen and Cocktails
  • La Provence
  • Legacy Kitchen (Metairie & New Orleans)
  • LMNO at Le Meridien New Orleans
  • Lüke
  • Manning's
  • The Melting Pot
  • Mizado Cocina
  • Morton's Steakhouse
  • Mr. B's Bistro
  • Muriel's Jackson Square
  • NOLA
  • Palace Café
  • Pascal's Manale
  • Patois
  • The Pelican Club
  • Pizza Domenica
  • Press Street Station
  • Rebellion Bar & Urban Kitchen
  • Restaurant August
  • The Rib Room
  • Roux Carre
  • Royal House Oyster Bar
  • Rue 127
  • Ruth's Chris Steak House (New Orleans & Metairie)
  • Salon Restaurant by Sucré
  • Semolina
  • Shaya
  • Silk Road
  • SoBou
  • Superior Seafood & Oyster Bar
  • Tableau
  • Trenasse
  • Tujague's Restaurant
  • Vacherie Restaurant
  • Willa Jean
  • Zea Rotisserie & Bar (Kenner, Metairie, Harvey, Harahan, Slidell & Covington)
  Erica P. Burns
Director of Communications
Louisiana Restaurant Association
2700 N. Arnoult Road
Metairie, LA 70002
(504) 636-6516 Direct Line
(504) 454-2277 Office
(504) 454-2299 Fax

Restaurant Week New Orleans
Save the Date: September 12 - 18, 2016
In New Orleans, we live to eat; it's part of who we are. The culinary industry is a cornerstone of the city's identity and should be embraced by locals, as they play a vital role in supporting our restaurants, the culinary talent behind them and celebrating the way of life for which New Orleans is widely known. Restaurant Week New Orleans seeks to keep all of the city's restaurants top-of-mind with consumers while also building an emotional connection with the local food-loving community. The result-a larger number of locals dining out more often and fueling the movement through referrals and word-of-mouth to increase patronage across every type of restaurant.
http://www.coolinaryneworleans.com/restaurant-week/#restaurants
 
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9-15-16

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]






9-16-16


 		 Friday, September 16 at 8 PM - 11 PM

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    The Arbor Room - City Park
    New Orleans, Louisiana 70124
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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




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.
 
 Fried Chicken Festival  
 
Media Contact:
Malana Joseph Mitchell
(504) 559-0823





9-30-16

The Bear Creek Bayou Festival is scheduled for Sept. 30 to Oct. 1, 2016.
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9-30-16

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*
  • Sept. 30-Oct. 1  Kansas City: All-Star Gavin Kaysen*/New Orleans: All-Star Alex Guarnaschelli*
  • Oct. 14-15         Chicago: All-Star Missy Robbins***
  • Oct. 21-22         Portland, OR: All-Star Stephanie Izard*
  • 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.)
Tickets: Dinner is $250 and  available through Eventbrite. Tickets are nontransferable and nonrefundable.
Information: Tables may be purchased. Visit

, send an email to  [email protected] or call 504.816.4091.





10-8-16

  • 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
Alexandra Scott. 





2-17-17
NBA All-Star oncourt festivities tip off Friday, Feb. 17, with the BBVA Compass Rising Stars Challenge, where the league's top rookies and second-year players will compete in a U.S. versus World game format for the third consecutive year. On Saturday, Feb. 18, State Farm All-Star Saturday Night will feature current NBA players showcasing their unique abilities in exciting basketball competitions, including the Taco Bell Skills Challenge, where participants compete head-to-head in a series of passing, shooting and agility drills; the Foot Locker Three-Point Contest; and Verizon Slam Dunk. The weekend concludes on Sunday, Feb. 19, with the NBA All-Star Game.
Love New Orleans & She'll Love You Back.

Sincerely,

Frank Stansbury
Lafete News
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