Gun owners in New Orleans will have to report if their firearm is lost or stolen, and those without concealed-carry permits will be barred from bringing weapons to public recreational facilities under an ordinance signed Monday by Mayor Mitch Landrieu.
The ordinance received unanimous approval from the City Council last week, with one member absent.
"We recognize that gun ownership is a right, but (with) every right in the Constitution comes a corresponding responsibility to handle that right in a safe way, especially as it comes to guns," Landrieu said.
"When criminals are intent on doing harm and gun owners act irresponsibly, unfortunately innocent people get caught in the crossfire."
Under the ordinance, gun owners would be required to report a lost or stolen firearm to the police within 48 hours. Failure to do so would carry a penalty of $250 for a first offense and $500 for subsequent offenses.
The ordinance also declares properties operated by the New Orleans Recreation Development Commission to be firearm-free zones, a designation that already applies to schools and school buses. Carrying a gun at those locations, which include parks, playgrounds and recreation centers, could yield a fine of $500 and up to six months in jail.
The ordinance includes exemptions for law enforcement personnel and for people with concealed-carry permits; those exemptions were included to bring the ordinance in line with state laws governing firearm-free zones.
Finally, the ordinance bans the negligent carrying of a concealed firearm, defined as wielding a gun in a way that presents a danger that it might be used or that leads to a perception that it is about to be used in a crime. That's an expansion of state law, which includes similar prohibitions only for handguns.
Under the city law, negligent carrying of a concealed firearm could bring a fine of up to $500 and up to six months in jail and could lead to the revocation of the suspect's concealed-carry permit and forfeiture of the handgun.
Bark park a go
The New Orleans Recreation Development Commission (NORDC) voted 7-3 last week to approve an off-leash dog area in Cabrini Park, capping several years of discussion on the topic. The French Quarter green space had been used as a de facto dog park until 2014, when the park was closed and reopened as a playground (including a security guard to enforce leash laws for several weeks). NORDC's new plan splits the green space between a fenced area for dogs and their owners and a playground and field for children and families.
City of New Orleans to Hold Abandoned Vehicle Auction
NEW ORLEANS - On Tuesday, September 13, 2016, the City of New Orleans Department of Public Works will hold its fourth abandoned vehicle auction of 2016. The auction will take place at Almonaster Auto Pound, 10200 Almonaster Avenue and begin at 9:00 a.m.
As in prior auctions, the buyer will pay a $50 administrative fee which gets the buyer a notarized title at time of payment. This feature has been extremely well received by the public as the buyers no longer have to take all of the documentation to the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles to apply for a new title. This process has proven that it saves the citizens time and streamlines their purchase.
The current auction will have 93 vehicles for sale, all of which have been discarded on neighborhood streets or left unclaimed by residents with excessive parking fines and fees.
Abandoned vehicles take up parking spaces needed for traffic circulation, contribute to a sense of neglect in neighborhoods, and can become junked harborages for rats and mosquitoes. To combat this quality of life nuisance, the City of New Orleans Department of Public Works has towed 10,035 vehicles so far in 2016.
Online Bidding: Introduced in March 2009, the City will continue use of its online bidding feature. Residents interested in online bidding need to register with Proxibid prior to the auction start time by visiting www.brownsauction.com. The online bidding feature allows residents to preview and pre-bid on any vehicle prior to the live auction, get vehicle information online by entering the vehicle information number (VIN), and bid on vehicles from anywhere in the world as the auction proceeds live from the Almonaster Auto Pound.
All prospective buyers must register before viewing. A refundable $50 fee is required to view and/or bid on any vehicle during the auction. The fee will be applied to any purchase made or refunded if no purchase is made.
Brown's Auction Company from Lafayette, LA, is the State of Louisiana's licensed, authorized dealer and conducts auctions on all City of New Orleans equipment.
Individuals interested in purchasing a car are encouraged to pre-register and to arrive early on auction day as many cars sell within the first few minutes of the auction.
Quick Facts
All vehicle information is currently on Brown's Auction Web site, www.brownsauction.com. Per the terms of the contract, the available vehicle list includes the VIN, make, model, and lien holder information. Any auction-related questions should be directed to Brown's Auction Company at (337) 457-4919.
The current auction will be advertised on Monday, September 12, 2016.
Prior to the auction, attempts are made to contact the vehicle's owner or lien holder before the vehicles are added to the auction list. Vehicle owners or lien holders that pay all fines and fees are able to retrieve their vehicles prior to the auction.
Purchasing a vehicle
Cash or cashier's check required
Payment must be received on the day of the auction. If payment is not received, the purchased vehicle will be placed on the list for the next scheduled auction, the buyer's $50 deposit is forfeited and the bidder is barred from participation in future auctions.
A $50 administrative fee will be added for each purchased vehicle which gives the buyer a notarized title to that vehicle
City employees and relatives of City employees are forbidden from purchasing any vehicles at the auction.
For more information, visit Brown's Auction Company's Web site at www.brownsauction.com
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Pick of the Week: Alligator
Des Allemands Outlaw Katfish Company is back with alligator meat this week. Get your fixin' at the Tuesday market before they sell out!
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! Donations for our teachers are greatly appreciated.
Tuesday's Green Plate Special: La Cocinita
It's Taco Tuesday all month long at the Crescent City Farmers Market! La Cocinita will be at the Tuesday Market throughout September to fulfill your taco desires. Catch them at 200 Broadway Street from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Recipe of the Week: Watermelon mimosa
Cool down with a refreshing cocktail made from fruit sold at the Crescent City Farmers Market. Combine fresh watermelon with your favorite champagne or sparkling wine, and voilà!
Watermelon Mimosa
Cool down with a refreshing cocktail made from fruit sold at the Crescent City Farmers Market. Combine fresh watermelon with your favorite champagne or sparkling wine, and voila!
Ingredients
1 quarter of a large watermelon, peeled and cut into small pieces, about 5 cups of fruit Juice from 6 large oranges, about 2 cups juice
1 bottle of chilled champagne, cava, prosecco or other sparkling wine
Optional: Sugar or honey to taste, based on sweetness of the fruit
Fresh mint leaves to garnish
Directions
Blend the watermelon chunks with the orange juice until you have a smooth mix. Taste and add sugar/honey if needed. Strain the watermelon orange mix (not required, but recommended). Chill the watermelon orange mix in the refrigerator until ready to prepare the drinks. Pour the watermelon orange mix into champagne flutes, about half full. Add the champagne or other sparkling wine, pouring it gently to avoid from making a bubbly mess. Stir gently and garnish with a fresh sprig of mint.
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.
Featuring Aimée Gowland & Corrie Pellerin of ALG Style
Join us for PRAL NOLA's September Luncheon, "Smoke & Mirrors", presented by the founders of ALG Style.
- Pulling off poised and polished in the workplace when under stress and your co-workers are annoying
-Tips and tricks to showcase your personality through your clothing while maintaining a professional appearance
- Why cropped pants and pleated kahkis are the devil and why quite possibly you may not be wearing pants
Conceived in 2007, ALG Style's mission is to teach men and women to "dress their best self." Clothing is an extension of your personality and when you look good, you consequentially feel good, and that projects and enhances a confident self-image. Whether it is conducting corporate seminars or assisting a client with refining his or her personal style, ALG understands that fashion is not universal; their job is to aid in defining what is right for the individual.
Founders Aimée Gowland and Corrie Pellerin bring varied fashion experiences to the company; their distinctive viewpoints collectively provide intelligent, personal, insightful and on-trend information to clients both corporate and individual.
Aimée is a fashion writer and stylist for ALG Style. Aimée's interests in the fashion industry and her strong connections with the retail and fashion community have led to professional relationships with large-scale retailers and styling for local print publications. Additionally, Aimée continues to contribute to several local publications and blogs discussing the subject of fashion and style. Her education includes a Master's Degree from St. Peter's College and post graduate studies from the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) in New York.
Corrie Pellerin is a designer, stylist and personal shopper for ALG Style. Pellerin has received accolades from Project Green's Worn Again and the Alegria Fashion show sponsored by the LA/SPCA. After receiving her degree in Fashion and Accessory Design at Savannah College of Art and Design, Corrie worked in New York for Issey Miyake and local artist Ashley Longshore. Her experience in merchandising, retail and the wedding industry has trained her to address the needs of both the retailer and the customer.
Luncheon Schedule:
11:30 a.m.- Networking
Noon - Luncheon and Presentation
Important Notes:
You must register online or via email at [email protected] by noon the day prior to guarantee a seat.
Please take a moment to familarize yourself with our updated Cancellation Policy:
You must cancel at least 24 hours prior to the luncheon or you will forfeit the cost. No credit will be given for a future luncheon.
Credits must be used within two months or it will be forfeited.
If you are using a credit and you fail to cancel at least 24 hours prior to the luncheon, you will forfeit the credit.
Failure to adhere to the cancellation policy on multiple occasions (3+ times) will prohibit the member from receiving credits in the future.
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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 13-18, 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.
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.
Join the New Orleans Chamber in conjunction with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses & NAWBO for our Women's Business Alliance seminar and networking event at:
The Women's Business Alliance seminar & networking event will feature the seminar:
New Orleans: Where Culture Means Business.
Meet four amazing businesswomen who have transformed facets of the region's unique and multi-faced culture into successful enterprises that support the people and traditions of New Orleans. Listen as these "cultural entrepreneurs" tell the stories of how they turned their passion for music, art, food, and fun into business opportunities that help shape our region's vibrant cultural economy
"There were 1,658 cutural businesses in New Orleans in 2014, 4.5% more than in 2013. Most cultural businesses in New Orleans are small businesses" - 2014 New Orleans Cultural Economy Snapshot, The Mayor's Office of Cultural Economy
**This event has limited seating - book your seat early**
Meet our Moderator:
Ticket for Seminar Include:
**Complimentary hors d'oeuvre during happy hour networking****2 drink tickets for happy hour networking**
There will be a marketing table for all members to display their marketing materials. Parking Options:
Secure parking lot on the side of Cafe Reconcile on the corner of Oretha Castle Haley Blvd & Euterpe St. and parking in the back lot of Cafe Reconcile.
Click here to register. Pre-registration is highly encouraged by noon on Tuesday, September 13th.
September 13: Culinary Arts students host "Taco Tuesdays" in Press Street Station
Beginning September 13, NOCCA's Culinary Arts students invite you to their weekly "Taco Tuesday" night in Press Street Station from 5pm to 9pm!
Don't expect average fare from these young chefs-in-training. They'll use what they've learned in the classroom to create inspired takes on the classic taco.
Come meet these extraordinary students as they show off their culinary skills
5 Press Street, at the corner of Royal
504-249-5622
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Somm Series: Piedmont
September 13, 2016 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Martin Wine Cellar - Baronne
3827 Baronne St
New Orleans, LA 70115
USA
Cost:
$22
Contact:
(504) 899-7411
Wine Tastings
In this tasting series, we're exploring
major wine regions in depth with a different subject each month.
This month we will be tasting
the Piedmont region of Italy, venturing through the harvest from Dolcetto to Nebbiolo
as we taste the main grapes
of one of the greatest regions of Italy.
Stay tuned for more tastings like this one, featuring different winegrowing regions!
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.
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.
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.
City to Host Second #EquityNewOrleans Community Listening Session
NEW ORLEANS - TOMORROW, the City of New Orleans will host its second Community Listening Session as a part of #EquityNewOrleans, a citywide initiative to assess the role of equity in City government using a data-driven process that prioritizes stakeholder engagement. The results of this process will be used to inform the development of future strategies and decision-making within City government in order to build a more equitable New Orleans. #EquityNewOrleans is an inititative of the Office of Mayor Mitch Landrieu in partnership with the Foundation for Louisiana and funded by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation.
WHO: Deputy Mayor Judy Reese Morse
City Officials
James A. Joseph, Former Ambassador to South Africa, Emeritus Professor of the Practice of Public Policy at the
Duke University Sanford School of
Public Policy
Angela Glover Blackwell, Policylink, President and CEO
WHAT: #EquityNewOrleans Community Listening Session
WHEN: September 13, 2016
6-8:30 p.m.
WHERE: Carver Theater
2101 Orleans Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70116
Anyone who would like to be interviewed as a part of the initiative should arrive at 5:30 p.m.
#EquityNewOrleans is a citywide initiative of the Office of Mayor Mitch Landrieu funded by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. In partnership with the Foundation for Louisiana, #EquityNewOrleans will assess the role of equity in city government using a data-driven process that prioritizes stakeholder engagement. The results will be used to inform the development of future strategies and decision-making within city government.
MIA BORDERS RELEASES 5TH LP, "FEVER DREAMS"
New Orleans soul songstress Mia Borders has released her fifth studio LP, entitled Fever Dreams. The album, available now on all digital platforms, will be available as a CD on September 30 and a vinyl record on December 30. The music combines elements of funk, soul, R&B, and electronic, and features appearances by John "Papa" Gros, Jesse Morrow, Rob Lee, and Takeshi Shimmura, among others.
In support of all of her releases, Borders tours frequently, while remaining based in New Orleans. She performs at clubs and festivals around the world, most notably: New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, Essence Festival, Brazil's Bourbon Street Music Festival, House of Blues New Orleans, Tipitina's, Santa Cruz Blues Fest, Chattanooga's Night Fall, Telluride Cajun Festival, Voice of the Wetlands, Memphis' Levitt Shell, Wakarusa, Long's Park Amphitheater, 2012 Aspen Food & Wine Classic, The Green Parrot, and The Kennedy Center for Performing Arts.
For booking inquiries or promo copies of Fever Dreams,
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.)
(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
From September 13 - 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 2 | September 13 - 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)
For more information on donated items to Second Harvest, visit their site here:
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...
Diverse job opportunities for a range of skill sets in
New Orleans' largest industry
Councilmember Nadine Ramsey and the New Orleans Convention and Visitors Bureau will host a hospitality and tourism career fair featuring various jobs openings within the industry. This is the industry's eighth career fair this year in a series aimed at connecting employers with job-seekers in convenient, relaxed locations, eliminating the pressure of large-scale career fairs.
The Hospitality and Tourism Job Fair is designed to connect job seekers with industry employers in a comfortable and approachable environment, facilitate networking and provide assistance in the hiring process. It is recommended that job seekers bring an updated resume, but is not required.
The Job Fair will include opportunities to meet with a variety of hotel, restaurant and tourism employers one-on-one and learn more about the hiring process. The event is open to everyone. This is the first hospitality and tourism career fair hosted in the Tremé, and is part of a citywide hospitality and tourism job fair series.
A list of participating employers for the September 14 job fair include:
Ace Hotel
Holiday Inn Downtown Superdome
Hotel Management of New Orleans
Hotel Monteleone
Hyatt French Quarter New Orleans
IBERIA Bank
Intercontinental New Orleans
Le Meridien
NOPD
New Orleans Hotel Collection
New Orleans Marriott
The Ritz-Carlton
Royal Carriages
Shiftgig
Windsor Court Hotel
Wyndham Vacation Ownership
*Participating employers are subject to change without notice.
WHEN 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Wednesday, September 14, 2016
WHERE Tremé Recreation Community Center 900 North Villere Street
WHY Tourism is a top 10 employer in 49 of the 50 states, and is a $7 billion dollar industry in New Orleans supporting more than 86,000 jobs. Careers range from food and beverage service, housekeeping, sales, guest relations, finance, administration and more. These jobs can provide growth and opportunity to move up in a company, as well as employee benefits. Attending a hospitality and tourism career fair is the first step towards building a meaningful and long-lasting career in New Orleans' largest industry.
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Brendan Jones - THE ALASKAN LAUNDRY
Please join us for a reading and siging with author Brendan Jones featuring his debut novel, THE ALASKAN LAUNDRY.
In waters as far and icy as the Bering Sea, a fierce, lost young woman finds herself through the hard work of fishing and the stubborn love of real friendship.
Tara Marconi has made her way from Philly to the Rock, a remote island in Alaska governed by the seasons. Her mother's death left her unmoored, with a seemingly impassable rift between her and her father. But in this majestic, rugged frontier she works her way up the commercial fishing ladder from hatchery assistant all the way to king crabber. Disciplined from years as a young boxer, she learns anew what it means to work, to connect, and through an unlikely old tugboat how to make a home she knows is her own. A testament to the places that shape us and the places that change us, The Alaskan Laundry tells one woman's unforgettable journey back to the possibility of love.
Brendan Jones lives on a tugboat in Alaska and works in commercial fishing. A Stegner Fellow, he received his B.A. and M.A. from Oxford University, where he boxed for the Blues team. His work has appeared in the New York Times, Ploughshares, Popular Woodworking, The Huffington Post, and on NPR.
Event date:
Wednesday, September 14, 2016 - 6:00pm
Event address:
Octavia Books, 513 Octavia Street, New Orleans, LA 70115
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:
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.
The Friends of the Slidell Library, celebrating its 40th year, will once again sponsor a fall concert series at four St. Tammany Parish Library branches on the east side of the parish.
The series will kick off with a traditional jazz performance by Linnzi Zaorski at 6 p.m. on Sept. 14 at the Slidell Library, 555 Robert Blvd.
Tuba Skinny will also perform jazz tunes at 6 p.m. on Sept. 28 at the Pearl River Library, 64580 La. 41. This concert will be outdoors, so take your chairs or blankets.
Classical duo Uptown Strings will perform at 6 p.m. on Oct. 5 at the South Slidell Library, 3901 Pontchartrain Drive.
Kelcy Mae will end the series with a country performance at 6 p.m. Oct. 19 at the Lacombe Library, 28027 U.S. 190. The performance is outdoors, as well, so remember the blankets or chairs.
This Thursday, we will be dancing to live Latin music while enjoying Cuban-themed food and beverages to raise funds for the Louisiana Hospitality Foundation and NACE-New Orleans (National Association of Catering & Events.)
Thursday, September 15, 2016 Patron Party 6:30pm General Admission 7:30pm
- Reserved Table = $500, includes admission and seating for 4 (only 3 left!) - Patron Party = $110, $125 at the door - General Admission = $85, $100 at the door
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Ogden After Hours - The Trad Stars present: The Music of Jelly Roll Morton
September 15 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The Trad Stars was formed by John Zarsky and Jason Danti in February 2014 after discovering how the bass clarinet and trumpet created a unique "trad" sound. The focus of the band is to explore the interplay between trumpet, bass, clarinet, acoustic guitar, and drums within the traditional jazz idiom. The Trad Stars play a variety of styles that draw from various jazz greats, but will focus their set on the ragtime and early jazz music of New Orleans born pianist, composer, and bandleader Jelly Roll Morton.
Dance for a Cause: Benefit Concert featuring the Grammy nominated Hot 8 Brass Band! THIS THURSDAY from 7pm-9pm. 100% OF PROCEEDS GO TO BATON ROUGE FLOOD VICTIMS.
Come out to the Roux Carre (2000 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd) for good food, good music and a good cause!
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Lecture Series The Italian Contribution to New Orleans Cemeteries
September 15, 6:00 pm-7:00 p.m.
Join us for a lecture on the Italian community's impact on the cemetery landscapes of New Orleans. Historian and preservationist Emily Ford will describe the legacy of Italian artisans, Italian burial places and society tombs.
This lecture will examine the impact of New Orleans' Italian community on the city's cemetery landscapes. While the great avenue of Italian society tombs in Metairie Cemetery is a powerful visual reminder of New Orleans' Italian heritage, many other historic cemeteries have stories to tell.From the influence of 1850s Italian sculptor Americo Marozzi on Bywater cemeteries like St. Vincent de Paul and St. Roch, to hidden Florentine masterpieces in Cypress Grove, Italian artisans have subtly made their mark upon the development of our iconic cemeteries. This lecture will also present lesser-known Italian burial places and society tombs, including those in Odd Fellows Rest and Valence Street Cemeteries. Focusing primarily on the contributions of Italian artisans, the lives of some Italian cemetery "residents" will be highlighted as well.
The lecture is free for AICC Members and students with a valid university or high school ID. For non-members, the suggested donation is $10.
American Italian Cultural Center -
537 South Peters Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
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Jefferson Performing Arts Society Presents
Breaking Up is Hard to Do
September 15 - 18, 2016 Teatro Wego 177 Sala Avenue Westwego, LA
Jefferson Performing Arts Society
Presents:
Breaking Up is Hard to Do
Featuring the Songs of Neil Sedaka.
Book by Erik Jackson and Ben H. Winters
Music by Neil Sedaka
Lyrics by Neil Sedaka, Howard Greenfield, and Philip Cody
Directed by Butch Caire
Musical Direction by Karl Harrod
Choreography by Butch Caire
Stage Manger Gwen Caire
Starring:
Brittany Luberda as Marge Gelman
Christian Tarzetti as Lois Warner
James Greer as Del Delmonaco
Trey Capello as Gabe
Claire Conti as Esther
Butch Caire as Harvey
Delmonotones:
William Alber, Trevor Brown, Troy Domino, Alex Lucas
Set at a Catskills resort in 1960, this is the sweetly comic story of Lois and Marge, two friends from Brooklyn in search of good times and romance over one wild Labor Day weekend. The score showcases 18 Neil Sedaka classics, including "Where the Boys Are", "Sweet Sixteen", "Calendar Girl", "Love Will Keep Us Together", and of course, the chart-topping title song.
Public Performances will be held:
Sept. 10 - 18, 2016
Fri/Sat at 7:30 PM
Sun at 2:00 PM
*Thurs. Sept. 15 at 7:30 PM
Teatro Wego!
177 Sala Avenue
Westwego, LA
Tickets for Breaking Up is Hard to Do can be purchased by calling 504.885.2000,
Online at www.jpas.org or by visiting our Administrative Office at 1118 Clearview Pkwy. Metairie, LA. (Mon - Fri, 9 am - 5 pm)
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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Jazz in the Park Returns Thursday, September 8
4:00 - 8:00 pm Every Thursday through November 3
NEW ORLEANS - Just outside of the French Quarter lies the famous Louis Armstrong Park, the perfect place to go if you want to dance to live music and bring in the cool fall weather.
Starting on September 8, the park will host its annual live concert series every Thursday from 4-8 p.m. There will be local bands, live painting and art displays, food vendors, and even a DJ to host weekly events! Admission in FREE and open to the public, so head on over and watch the sun go down to the sounds of a NOLA band.
Music
For nine semiannual seasons, Louis Armstrong Park has hosted this live concert series, bringing in over 141,000 visitors to the event! Locals and tourists alike love Jazz at the Park for its wide variety of local music styles and energetic crowds of all ages who love to dance to the beat.
Check out this year's schedule and lineup of performers:
September 15: Erica Falls and Corey Henry
September 22: Joe Krown, Russell Baptiste and Frinds featuring the Wild Tchoupitoulas
September 29: Nawlins Johnnys and Johnny Sketch & the Dirty Notes
October 6: Noisewater and Soul Rebels
October 13: Ceasers Brothers and John Papa Gros Band
October 20: Mystic and Mike "Soulman" Baptiste
October 27: Marlon Jordan and Los Hombres Calientes
November 3: Shannon Powell and Dwayne Dopsie & the Hellraisers
Art
At Jazz in the Park, you'll find beautiful artwork on display by some of the most talented local artists in the city. From live painting to handmade jewelry and fine crafts, you'll be inspired each week by these pieces.
Getting There
Located along Rampart Street, Louis Armstrong Park is an easy walking distance from the French Quarter. Street parking is also available with meter service until 7 p.m.
Because Jazz in the Park is an outdoor event, it is subject to weather delays and cancellations. For more information on Jazz in the Park, check out the event's Facebook page.
People United for Armstrong Park (PUfAP)
Jazz in the Park is presented by People United for Armstrong Park. It serves as a significant weekly cultural program and economic engine for the Treme neighborhood.
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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
Taste of Louisiana: Creole-Italian Lunch Demonstration
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.
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.
Walter "Wolfman" Washington kicks off the fall series of The Historic New Orleans Collection's Concerts in the Courtyard this Friday. Washington will be joined by his band, the Roadmasters, in THNOC's beautiful French Quarter courtyard. Admission includes three beverages (white wine or beer). Guests must be 21+.
Concerts in the Courtyard with Walter "Wolfman" Washington & the Roadmasters
Concerts in the Courtyard, The Historic New Orleans Collection's popular outdoor music series, returns Friday, September 16, with a performance from
Walter "Wolfman" Washington and the Roadmasters.
Concerts in the Courtyard with Walter "Wolfman" Washington and the Roadmasters
Friday, September 16 * Doors: 5:30 p.m. * Show: 6-8 p.m.
533 Royal Street
Admission is $10, free for
THNOC members,and includes three beverages. White wine, craft beer and soft drinks will be available at each event. Guests must be 21 or older to enter. In the event of rain, visit
www.hnoc.org or call (504) 523-4662 for updates.
Now in its ninth year, Concerts in the Courtyard offers a fun, affordable way to kick off the weekend. In addition to the Walter "Wolfman" Washington, the fall series will include shows by
The Tumbling Wheels (Friday, October 21) and the
Colin Lake Band (Friday, November 18).
All concerts this season will feature a bar offering white wine and craft beer. Admission is $10, free for THNOC members, and includes three beverages. Shows are held at 533 Royal St. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; the concerts are 6-8 p.m. THNOC's
museum shop and first-floor exhibition galleries will be open during the event. Capacity is limited and the event is designed for a standing audience. Outside chairs, food and beverages are not permitted on the premises.
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Let the Good Times Roll September 11 - 25directed by Rich Arnold & Kasey Marinomusical direction by Rich Arnoldchoreography
Since their crowd pleasing, sold out hit show Under The Boardwalk here at Rivertown Theaters, patrons continually request that we bring back The Buddies. So here they are kicking off our 2016-2017 season, and bringing their tight harmonies and slick choreography to your favorite Doo-Wop, Motown and Rock n Roll hits, including classics inspired by the city of New Orleans. "The Boys" will again be joined by the dazzling "Big Easy Babes" with their nod to the girl groups and diva anthems of the '50's and '60's. The great American Radio Songbook comes to life in a rollicking musical event that promises all the spectacle, excitement and extraordinary talent our audiences have come to expect. The Times Picayune says, "The non-stop energy the quartet brings to the stage is positively infectious and makes the show a treat not just for those audience members who heard this music originally on jukeboxes at the malt shops. It is a night for the entire family to enjoy." Let The Good Times Roll will have audiences smiling and singing along, proving that retro never sounded so new!
DANCING IN THE STREETS · SPLISH SPLASH · LET'S GO TO THE HOP · HONKY CAT · THIS MAGIC MOMENT · SHE LOVES YOU · LOVE POTION #9 · KING CREOLE · JOHNNY B GOODE · YOU NEVER CAN TELL · HOUSE OF THE RISING SUN · RIGHT PLACE, WRONG TIME · LADY MARMALADE · BABY LOVE · IKO IKO ·POISON IVY · IN THE STILL OF THE NIGHT · CAN'T BUY ME LOVE · I'M A BELIEVER ·BUILD ME UP BUTTERCUP · SOME KIND OF WONDERFUL · ONE FINE DAY · AND MUCH MUCH MORE!
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.
The Blood Drive will be set up on the 1st Floor of the Hospital Classroom.
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New Time, New Host
Frank Stansbury will be a guest on the
Tim McNally Show
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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8pm
On September 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!
NORDC to Kick Off Movies in the Park 2016 Fall Season
This season, each film screening will have an alternate location in case of inclement weather
NEW ORLEANS, LA
The Movies in the Park series features free, family-friendly outdoor movie screenings at NORDC playgrounds for residents across the City. NORDC partners with playground booster clubs and community organizations to promote the events. This season, each film screening will have an alternate location in case of inclement weather. Friday's screening will be held at Joe W. Brown Rec Center in case of inclement weather.
The movies will begin at sunset, between 6:15 p.m. and 6:45 p.m., weather permitting. Moviegoers are encouraged to arrive early for fun fitness activities with instructors from Fit NOLA at NORDC. The screenings are free and open to the public. Moviegoers are welcome to bring lawn chairs, blankets and picnics. Participants under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. No pets, alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs, firearms, weapons, smoking, or cooking will be allowed during the event.
CEO of Southern Theatres and New Orleans Recreation Development Foundation Board Member George Solomon made a significant contribution to the Movies in the Park program, which will be used to support the Movies in the Park program.
Movies will begin at sunset, between 6:15 to 6:45 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 16
"Zootopia"
Burke Playground
2524 Annunciation St.
New Orleans, LA 70130
Rain site: Lyons Rec Center
Friday, Sept. 23
"Annie"
Stallings St. Claude Playground
4300 St. Claude Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70117
Rain site: Stallings St. Claude Rec Center
Friday, Sept. 30
"The Little Rascals"
Hardin Playground
2500 New Orleans St.
New Orleans, LA 70119
Rain site: Treme Rec Center
Friday, Oct. 7
"Inside Out"
Lakeview Playground
5501 General Diaz St.
New Orleans, LA 70124
Rain site: Gernon Brown Rec Center
Friday, Oct. 14
"The Wiz"
Pontchartrain Park
6500 Press St.
New Orleans, LA 70126
Rain site: St. Bernard Rec Center
Friday, Oct. 21
"A Bug's Life"
Oliver Bush Playground
2500 Caffin Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70117
Rain site: Sanchez Multi-Purpose Center
Friday, Oct. 28
"Beetlejuice"
Behrman Park
2529 General Meyer Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70114
Rain site: Behrman Rec Center
Friday, Nov. 4
"Monsters University"
Taylor Playground
2600 S. Roman St.
New Orleans, LA 70125
Rain site: Rosenwald Rec Center
Friday, Nov. 11
"Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2"
Evans Playground
5100 LaSalle St.
New Orleans, LA 70115
Rain site: Lyons Rec Center
Friday, Nov. 18
"The Good Dinosaur"
Annunciation Playground
800 Race St.
New Orleans, LA 70130
Rain site: Lyons Rec Center
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NEW ORLEANS - Once again this year The Historic Carver Theatre will play host the GOSPELFEST: Mercy is Our Mission, the local Gospel Music Festival. The 2016 GOSPELFEST will be on Saturday, September 17 beginning at 6pm. In this Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy "Choosing a theme for this year is part of celebrating the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy," said Dr. Ansel Augustine, Director of the archdiocesan Office of Black Catholic Ministries. "We are encouraging all the choirs to sing songs according to our theme, Mercy is Our Mission."
Several choirs from across the area will come together for an evening of praise and worship through music. The annual event brings together the choirs including the Archdiocesan Mass Gospel Choir, Voices of Peter Claver, St. Joseph the Worker, the ARC Singers, Our Lady Star of the Sea, St. Raymond/St. Leo the Great and many more for this spirit-filled celebration of the rich tradition of Gospel Music in New Orleans.
Admission is free, but all are invited to bring nonperishable food items to benefit Second Harvest Food Bank or make a donation at the door. This organization has mobilized quickly to aid victims of the Louisiana Flood in addition to their ongoing work to feed and aid those in our own community. All are encouraged to put the Corporal Works of Mercy into action as the NOLACatholic community celebrates our rich culture and diversity with GOSPELFEST. The event is coordinated by the Office of Black Catholic Ministries of the Archdiocese of New Orleans and sponsored by The Historic Carver Theatre, The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival Foundation, and Second Harvest Food.
For more information call the Archdiocese of New Orleans Office of Black Catholic Ministries at (504) 861-6207 or email [email protected]
Online ticket sales for our kick-off to the 2016 Fall Jazz'n the Vines season, next Saturday, September 17 at 6:30 pm, are open. This includes our special online-only offer (not available at the gate to the public!) of two admissions and a bottle of wine (our '15 Roux St. Louis) for just $25. That offer is just $15 for Wine Club Members. Members - you can buy your tickets in advance at the winery, by calling the winery at 985-892-9742, or at the gate. For more information, policies, and links to online ticket sales, please see our event listing here...
Physical address/Tasting Room: 81250 Old Military Rd. Bush LA. 70431 Postal address: PO Box 275, Covington, LA 70434 Cheers, Pontchartrain Vineyards
Here's our Fall 2016 Jazz'n the Vines line-up!
All shows are on Saturday and are from 6:30 to 9 pm with gates opening at 5 pm. Please stay tuned for more info, ticket sales, special offers, and more!
October 29 - Roddie Romero & The Hub City All-Stars
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My Book Tour
Barnes and Noble Metairie, September 17th (2:00pm-4:00pm) Barnes and Noble Baton Rouge, October 8th (2:00pm-4:00pm)
As an independent author, book signings are a great way to gain exposure. Please spread the word about these events to your family and friends.
With just 61 days until the election, now is the perfect time to read America's Last Chance, which is all about the most important presidential election in U.S. history. It includes critical information every voter should have before casting a ballot.
18 Up from the Cradle of Jazz 60 minutes Copyright 1980. This lively and informative video traces the development of New Orleans jazz by focusing on two musical families: the Lasties and the Nevilles. From interviews with family members, still photographs, and voice-over narration emerges an understanding of the relationship between family and artistic production, place, and sound. An attempt is made to locate these familial traditions within the larger structure of jazz and African-American cultural traditions. Producer: New Orleans Video Access Center Director: Jason Berry and Jonathan Foose
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Ruthie, The Duck Girl The film is the story of one of the French Quarter's most dynamic and eccentric characters, Ruth "Ruthie the Duck Girl" Moulon. For more than 50 years she roller-skated around the Quarter with her pet ducks in tow. But, as we learn, every visible feature of Ruthie's outlandishly public existence echoes an event from her hidden past.
Aired in 1999 on WYES-TV in New Orleans.
Directed by Rick Delaup
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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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.
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.
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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SAVE THE DATE
2016 FACC-GC BEAUJOLAIS FESTIVAL
Thursday, Nov. 17
from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
(Major Sponsor VIP Party from 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.)
The purpose of this press conference is to announce a new Carnival Krewe, "Krewe of Stars", dedicated to New Orleans Performing Arts. We will announce the date and location of our Carnival ball, and introduce our celebrity royalty. Please join us for lunch.
HISTORY:
Impresario and entertainer Marshall Harris with musician, costumer and talent agent Carl Mack have created an all new Mardi Gras Krewe that will celebrate, showcase and support the New Orleans performing arts community throughout the year. All involved in the entertainment field, including actors, singers, dancers, musicians, costume designers, hairdressers, make-up artists, set designers, acrobats, burlesque artists, directors, producers, cabaret singers, comedians, television & radio personalities, lighting designers, sound techs, photographers, and all those who support them it are encouraged to become members.
As quiet as it is kept, the West Bank has its own piece of paradise-- a multi-purposed nature lover's dream nestled on the edge of Algiers and Belle Chasse called the Woodlands Trail. On Saturday, Sept. 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the trail will be showcased at Forest Fest, a benefit to "Save Our Sponge" which will provide food, music, art and activities for the family.
What is the connection between nature trails and sponges?
That is where the multi-purposed function of the trail comes in. Not only does the Woodlands Trail serve as a recreational park packed with hundreds of species of migratory birds, but is also a natural sponge and wind barrier during storms, thus making it a critical part of the local landscape.
"As we've seen with the recent floods across Louisiana, it's important to have natural woodlands and wetlands to absorb rain and storm impact," said Katie Brasted, Executive Director of Woodlands Conservancy, the nonprofit that manages the trail.
Woodlands Conservancy manages over 800 acres of bottomland hardwood forest: 631 acres in Plaquemines Parish and 190 acres in Orleans Parish. Experts report that with the continuing loss of our wetlands in combination with relative sea level rise, the Woodlands Conservancy lands will be one of the largest forested landmasses between open water and the city of New Orleans within the next 35-50 years.
But that's not all the trail offers.
Visitors to the conservatory will find birds chirping and flapping in the air, the sound of leaves and creepy creatures rustling on the ground, and the damp smell of woodsy grassland and trees. Occasionally a cool breeze rustles through the canopy of lush green trees, providing hikers protection from the sun.
Visitors will see plenty of deer and alligators along the way. The trail is minutes away from Algiers and Belle Chasse and about 15 minutes from the city's Central Business District. The trail, which is free and open seven days a week from dusk until dawn, is located just past Belle Chasse Primary School at 449 F. Edward Hebert Blvd. in Belle Chasse.
Woodlands Conservancy will be celebrating 15 years with Forest Fest, and it is a great way to be introduced to the Woodlands Trail. The event will feature bird banding demonstrations, guided hikes, nature art activities, saplings for sale, music with Rockamo and the NOCCA Jazz Ensemble, food for purchase, and much more. Forest Fest is free for children 12 and under and adults may attend for a suggested $5 donation.
"We want people to come for the celebration activities, but most of all, we want them to learn the many roles the forest plays, not only as providing habitat for wildlife and migratory birds and an ecotourism destination, but as a natural sponge and wind barrier that serves as a critical line of defense during storms," Brasted said.
For more information about Forest Fest, the Conservancy or to schedule a school field trip, visit the Conservancy's website at
The Bulldog and Louisiana SPCA Present the 7th Annual NOLA on Tap Beer FestSaturday, September 24, 2016 New Orleans City Park - Festival Grounds 1 pm-8 pm; VIP Early Entry noon-1 pm
NOLA on Tap is the largest beer fest in the region. 25,000+ beer lovers help us kick-off Oktoberfest in New Orleans.
NOLA on Tap features include: live music, 400+ local, national & homebrewed beer, Homebrewers Beer Judge Certification Program (BJCP) competition & People's Choice Awards, food, contests, dog-friendly, art & merchandise vendors, non-beer drinks and games.
Exciting news! This year's NOLA on Tap will be the first fest in the state to use
cashless payment technology wristbands to improve your festival-going experience!
Must be 21 to drink beer and alcoholic beverages.
Come celebrate with us at the largest fundraiser for the Louisiana SPCA!
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
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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.
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
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.
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.
