SEPTEMBER 27 - NATIONAL CHOCOLATE MILK DAY - NATIONAL CRUSH A CAN DAY - NATIONAL CORNED BEEF HASH DAY - NATIONAL WOMAN ROAD WARRIOR DAY - NATIONAL VOTER REGISTRATION DAY
National Chocolate Milk Day September 27
NATIONAL CHOCOLATE MILK DAY
Across the country, folks enjoy a tall, frosty glass on National Chocolate Milk Day which is observed annually on September 27.
Invented by Hans Sloane in the late 1680s, today chocolate milk can be purchased premixed or it can be made at home with either cocoa powder and a sweetener or with melted chocolate, chocolate syrup or chocolate milk mix.
While Sloane was in Jamaica, he encountered a beverage the locals drank made with cocoa mixed with water. After trying it, he reported the flavor to be nauseating. After some experimentation, Sloane found a way to mix the cocoa with milk to make it more pleasant tasting. He brought the chocolate recipe back with him upon his return to England. Now people enjoy this delicious drink every day.
HOW TO OBSERVE
Mix up some chocolate milk to drink and use #ChocolateMilkDay to post on social media.
National Crush a Can Day September 27
NATIONAL CRUSH A CAN DAY
National Crush a Can Day is observed annually on September 27. This day was created to help educate people about the benefits of recycling.
Interesting Facts:
If you laid all the aluminum cans recycled in 2010 end to end, they could circle the earth 169 times.
In America, 105,800 cans are recycled every minute.
Recycling aluminum saves 95% of the energy it would have taken to process the same amount from a virgin source.
Your television can run for 3 hours from the energy saved by recycling one can.
Aluminum cans are worth about a penny each.
The industry pays more than $1 billion annually for recycled cans.
HOW TO OBSERVE
For tips on recycling visit www.cancentral.com. Start Recycling cans and use #NationalCrushACanDay to post on social media.
National Corned Beef Hash Day September 27
NATIONAL CORNED BEEF HASH DAY
National Corned Beef Hash Day is observed annually on September 27.
Making corned beef hash is a great way to use up leftovers. Corned beef hash became popular during and after World War II as rationing limited the availability of fresh meat.
The Hormel Company claims it introduced corned beef hash and roast beef hash to the United States as early as 1950. However, "hash" of many forms has been part of the American diet since at least the 19th century, as is attested to by the availability of numerous recipes and the existence of many "hash houses" named after the dish.
National Woman Road Warrior Day Fourth Tuesday in September
NATIONAL WOMAN ROAD WARRIOR DAY
National Woman Road Warrior Day is observed annually on the fourth Tuesday in September. This is a day to honor women who travel for business. While men were the main business travelers in the past, women now account for half of all work-related travel.
Filming Notices for Residents and Businesses in the Central Business District
NEW ORLEANS - Today, the Mayor's Office of Cultural Economy issued filming notices to residents and businesses in the Central Business District.
On Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016, a production company will film exterior scenes at the 300 block of S. Diamond Street and the 300 block of N. Diamond Street. As a result, the 300 block of S. Diamond Street will close from 7 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 26 until 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 28, and the 300 block of N. Diamond Street will close on Tuesday, Sept. 27 from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m.
Law enforcement officers will be on site ensure public safety and to help facilitate the work.
Film New Orleans within the Mayor's Office of Cultural Economy assists productions with the City's permitting process, connects productions with local crew and resources, and facilitates communication between productions and the local community.
In 2015, New Orleans hosted 41 tax credit film projects (TV, films, and commercials with budgets over $300,000), with direct spending of roughly $583 million.
For questions about filming in New Orleans, please contact Film New Orleans at (504) 658-0923 or visit
www.filmneworleans.org
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Soft Shell Crabs
Fresh Louisiana soft shell crabs will be at the Tuesday Market! Get them while you can at 200 Broadway St. starting at 9 a.m.
Yoga at the Market!
This week is the final Yoga at the Market on Thursday, September 29th. Bring a mat, water bottle, and join us at 5:00 p.m. at 3700 Orleans Avenue for an hour of yoga!
Tuesday's Green Plate Special: La Cocinita
Come for breakfast and taco bout what you want for lunch! La Cocinita will be serving outside the Tuesday Market on September 27th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Recipe of the Week: Sweet Corn Soup with Crab
Fresh crab and local corn make the basis for this soup recipe. It's certain to be a crowd pleaser.
Sweet Corn Soup with Crab
Fresh crab and local corn make the basis for this soup recipe. It's certain to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 Vidalia onion, chopped
5 cups fresh corn kernels
3/8 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups water
1/3 cup half-and-half
1/3 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
1 pound jumbo lump crabmeat, drained and shell pieces removed
Directions
Heat a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil; swirl to coat. Add onion; sauté 3 minutes. Add corn, salt, and pepper; sauté 3 minutes. Add 2 cups water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 6 minutes. Place corn mixture and half-and-half in a blender. Remove center piece of blender lid (to allow steam to escape); secure blender lid on blender. Place a towel over opening in blender lid (to avoid splatters). Blend until smooth.
Place peas in a small bowl; mash slightly with a fork. Stir in remaining 1 tablespoon oil, basil, and crab; serve over soup.
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.
Lower flood insurance rates coming to St. Charles Parish
4,000 homeowners in St. Charles Parish may be eligible
for a dramatic reduction in flood insurance rates.
Starting Oct. 1, residents on the parish's east bank may be eligible for a "preferred risk policy," which is available only to homeowners who live in areas thought to be at minimal risk for flood damage.
Those in who qualify for such policies could see their rates drop to as low as $400 or $450 a year, down from as much as $2,500 a year.
NEW ORLEANS - September 27, 2016, Mayor Mitch Landrieu will join City Officials to remind residents of the updates to the new FEMA flood insurance rates that go into effect for New Orleans this Friday, Sept. 30, 2016.
The new FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are available online
where residents can view information about their property by navigating to their state, parish and local address.
Due to significant improvements in drainage and flood protection, more than 53 percent of all properties in New Orleans were removed from Special Flood Hazard Areas ("A" zones") and as a result, will benefit from more affordable flood insurance. Under the new FIRMS, many homeowners will be eligible for a significantly lower flood insurance rate.
Media Availability
WHO: Mayor Mitch Landrieu
City Officials
Michael Hecht, President & CEO, GNO Inc.
WHAT: Remind residents of updates to new FEMA flood insurance rate maps
WHEN: TOMORROW, September 27, 2016
10 a.m.
WHERE: New Orleans City Hall Mayor's Press Room 1300 Perdido St. New Orleans, LA 70112
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WEFTEC 2016
WEFTEC 2016, the Water Environment Federation's 89th Annual Technical Exhibition and Conference being held Sept. 24-28, 2016 at the
New Orleans Morial Convention Center.
WEFTEC, which includes more than 20,000 participants, is the world's largest annual water quality event and provides the latest developments, technologies and services for water preservation, restoration and sustainability.
WHERE: New Orleans Morial Convention Center
900 Convention Center Blvd.
New Orleans, LA 70130
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NOPD First District to Hold Weekly COMSTAT Meeting on September 27
NEW ORLEANS - The NOPD's First District will hold its weekly COMSTAT meeting on Tuesday, September 27, 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 27
NEW ORLEANS - The NOPD's Second District will hold its weekly COMSTAT meeting on Tuesday, September 27, 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 Third District to Hold Weekly COMSTAT Meeting on September 27
NEW ORLEANS - The NOPD's Third District will hold its weekly COMSTAT meeting on Tuesday, September 27, at 1 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Third District Station, located at 4650 Paris 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 504-658-6030.
NOPD Fourth District to Hold Weekly COMSTAT Meeting on September 27
NEW ORLEANS - The NOPD's Fourth District will hold its weekly COMSTAT meeting on Tuesday, September 27, 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 27
NEW ORLEANS - The NOPD's Fifth District will hold its weekly COMSTAT meeting on Tuesday, September 27, 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 27
NEW ORLEANS - The NOPD's Sixth District will hold its weekly COMSTAT meeting on Tuesday, September 27, 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 27
NEW ORLEANS - The NOPD's Seventh District will hold its weekly COMSTAT meeting on Tuesday, September 27, 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 Cancels Weekly COMSTAT Meeting
NEW ORLEANS -
The NOPD's Eighth District has canceled its regularly scheduled weekly COMSTAT meeting, scheduled for Tuesday, September 27.
The next meeting will be scheduled for Tuesday, October 4, at 2 p.m .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.
Where: 2216 Metairie Road, Metairie, Louisiana 70001 When: Mon - Fri 2PM - 6PM; Sat & Sun open at 10AM - 6:30PM Who: Everyone! How: Just show up! Cost: Prices vary for pumpkins; free to take your own pictures!
It's that time of year to pick out the perfect pumpkin or two! A ...
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NOPD Offers Additional Police Recruit Testing Times
NEW ORLEANS- In an effort to continue to improve and streamline the application process for potential police recruits, the NOPD has announced additional walk-in testing options.
Applicants can now take the NOPD's Civil Service test on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings at 4:45 p.m.
"We wanted to make it easier for working men and women to be able to take the test and get them started in the process," said NOPD Superintendent Michael Harrison. "By offering evening testing options, it will help make the application process more accessible. We are committed to doing whatever we can to make it more efficient and to attract the best and the brightest candidates to join NOPD."
Those interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement with the NOPD can complete the first step of the process by submitting an application via
www.JoinNOPD.org. Step two is taking the in-person multiple choice exam and written test at the Civil Service Department offices (1340 Poydras Street, Suite 900). The test is also offered every Monday through Friday at 9:30 a.m., excluding major holidays.
Applicants are required to bring a valid driver's license with them to take the test. Proof of high school graduation or equivalent is preferred, but not required. Testing takes 4-5 hours, so candidates should park in long term parking. An application completed in advance is helpful - available at
www.JoinNOPD.org - but not required.
About NOPD Recruitment
NOPD offers a rewarding career path and a competitive salary and benefits package. Applicants must be at least 20 years of age and have obtained a high school diploma or a state approved G.E.D. The NOPD offers fast-track programs for promising recruits that allow them to earn income while going through the recruitment process. Interested job seekers can apply online for the police department and learn about the entire recruitment process at
www.joinnopd.org.
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TRINITY ARTIST SERIES
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.
Many of the memorable sights a tourist sees in Rome were created by one man, Gian Lorenzo Bernini. Presented by Tom Cortazzo, this lecture features a virtual walking tour through the Eternal City to see many of Bernini's breathtaking and inspiring creations, from his spellbinding sculpture David, to his Fountain of the Four Rivers in Piazza Navona and his grand colonnade in front of St. Peter's Square. Hear about this prodigy who grew to command commissions from popes, fell from grace in the world of architecture and staged a triumphal return to be recognized as the undisputed father of the Baroque style and leading sculptor of his age.
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.
It's not often that you can view the Aurora Borealis from as far south as Louisiana. Hurtigruten Voyages, the world leader in exploration travel, will be bringing the phenomena of the Northern Lights to the Kenner Planetarium in Kenner, LA, using state-of-the-art projectors on September 27th. Hurtigruten Expedition staff and local travel experts will talk about what it's like to be a professional explorer. Guests will learn about expedition voyages with Hurtigruten in the world's most remote destinations like Antarctica, Iceland, Greenland, Arctic Canada, Spitsbergen (Svalbard), and South America. One of these voyages will include an escorted trip to see the Northern Lights in April of 2017. While this is an educational lecture there is a sales presentation included and for that reason we recommend adults only attend.
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Banned Books-n-Booze
Celebrate Banned Books Week with New Orleans Public Library and New Orleans Gulf South Bookseller's Association at
Vaughan's Lounge (4229 Dauphine St.) in the Bywater.
Enjoy a beverage and read or listen to people read from banned books. This is an open-mic event so feel free to choose from our selection of banned and challenged books or bring your own! 21+
Vaughan's Lounge
Tuesday, September 27 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm
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New Orleans Friends of Music and the LPO present: Garrick Ohlsson, piano
Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at 8:00 PM Tulane's Dixon Hall, New Orleans, LA Since winning the 1970 Chopin International Piano Competition, pianist Garrick Ohlsson has established himself worldwide as a musician of magisterial interpretive and technical prowess. He is one of the world's leading exponents of the music of Chopin, and is noted for his masterly performances of the works of Mozart, Beethoven, and Schubert, as well as others in the Romantic repertoire. He has recorded on well-known labels such as: Arabesque, RCA Victor, Angel, BMG, Hyperion, and Virgin Classics labels. The third volume of his complete Beethoven sonatas received a Grammy Award
This is the opening concert of Friends of Music's 62nd season and is co-presented with the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra.
Tickets Available Online or at the Door $35 General Admission / $18 Young New Orleanians / Students Free with ID
Swine Palace welcomes alums for hilarious season opener!
Swine Palace is bringing back some fabulous alums to create an all LSU Theatre opening for our 25th Anniversary season! Nathan Frizzell (BA '03), Michele Guidry (MFA '08, Acting), and Shawn Halliday (MFA '05, Acting) are all performing in this classic theatre farce. Vastine Stabler (MFA '02, Directing) is directing the show and Patsy Radford (BA '10) is the professional stage manager. Don't miss this opportunity to see our LSU graduates in this hysterical look at the backstage (and onstage) antics of the touring theatre troupe for Nothing On. Welcome back everyone and we look forward to a great show!
From September 23 - 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 4 | September 26 - October 1: New Orleans Center for Creative Arts (NOCCA)
For more information on donated items to Second Harvest, visit their site here:
THERE ARE TWO DIFFERENT WALKING TOURS ON MONDAYS: 10 A.M. AND 1:30 P.M. BOTH MONDAY TOURS MEET AT THE FRENCH MARKET ARCH AT URSULINES. THEY OCCUR RAIN OR SHINE, UNLESS THERE IS SEVERE WEATHER. ARRIVE 5-10 MINUTES PRIOR TO TOUR BEGINNING TIME. BOTH MONDAY TOURS ARE LIMITED TO 16 TOTAL ATTENDEES, FIRST COME FIRST SERVED. BOTH TOURS ARE FREE. IF THE TOUR GUIDE DOES NOT ARRIVE BY 10a.m. call the French Market Office at 504-636-6381.
Due to New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park renovations this tour will begin at the Park Service Gift Shop on the 1st floor Old U.S. Mint located at 400 Esplanade Ave.
For more information please contact the National Park Gift Shop on 1st Floor of the Old U.S. Mint at 589-2265.
Space is limited to 25 per tour.
The National Park Service Ranger will take guide attendees throughout the French Market District to talk about the development of jazz in...
FREE Fitness class every Tuesday 5:45-6:45 at Crescent Park's Mandeville Ellipse. This class is all about getting out and having fun and is open to all fitness levels! For more information visit www.crescentparknola.org.
Due to New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park renovations this tour will begin at the Park Service Gift Shop on the 1st floor Old U.S. Mint located at 400 Esplanade Ave.
For more information please contact the National Park Gift Shop on 1st Floor of the Old U.S. Mint at 589-2265.
WEDNESDAY 1:30 P.M. FRENCH MARKET MUSIC & FOOD TOUR
TOUR BEGINS AT THE PARK SERVICE GIFT SHOP INSIDE THE OLD U.S. MINT-SIGN UPS REQUIRED (FREE) French Market Food...
Due to Crescent City Farmers Market taking a summer break from July 20-October 12, we will take a break on this tour from July 20 and resume on October 12th. Thank you! TOUR BEGINS AT "A TISKET A TASKET BOOKS & GIFTS" - 910 DECATUR STREET - SIGN UPS REQUIRED (FREE at counter in store) French Market Culinary History Tour meets at "A Tisket a Tasket Books & Gifts" at 910 Decatur Street
Due to New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park renovations this program will take place on the 3rd floor of the Old U.S. Mint located at 400 Esplanade Ave.
For more information please contact the National Park Gift Shop on 1st Floor of the Old U.S. Mint at 589-2265.
Jazz Pilates with Stephanie Jordan
The Old U.S. Mint 3rd Floor located at 400 Esplanade Ave.
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New Orleans Opera presents the finest young local and regional singers in casual, 90-minute concerts of opera, Broadway and more.
Now in its 10th season, Opera on Tap - New Orleans is attracting people from around the world. All concerts are on Wednesday evening and are free and open to the public!
The Rusty Nail 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM 1100 Constance Street | New Orleans, LA 70130
Wednesday, September 28, 2016 (This week)
Wednesday, November 2, 2016 Wednesday, February 1, 2017 Wednesday, March 22, 2017
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The Vic-Tones
The Vic-Tones, a dynamic male vocal trio with their own distinctive sound, are the newest addition to The National WWII Museum's entertainment roster! These talented singers celebrate the music of the 1940s. Swing, Big Band, Jazz, Latin and Country music dominated and defined this decade and the Vic-Tones bring it all to life in BB's Stage Door Canteen. You'll swoon and swing to the harmonic vocal stylings of ageless classics like Stardust, Paper Doll, Swinging on a Star, Pistol Packin' Mama, That Old Black Magic, Besame Mucho and The Way you look Tonight among many others. Stage Door Canteen details Please note that Stage Door Canteen Show tickets are non-refundable. A 48 hour notice to receive any rain checks to be good for six months - calls or emails must be received by 3 p.m. two full days prior to day of show. Please check in at the ticket desk in the Lobby of The Solomon Victory Theater on the day of your show. Membership will be verified at check in for memeber tickets. Tuesday September 14, 2016 Opening Day Matinee seating 11:45am,showtime 12:45pm. Food service concludes before start of show. Please call the Stage Door Canteen at 504-528-1943 if someone in your party has mobility issues or dietary restrictions. We'd also like hear if your party is celebrating a special occasion! Guests may be seated either downstairs or upstairs, with elevator access. Parties of more than two guests seated upstairs may be seated at adjacent tables for two. Please note that tickets are non-refundable. Location & Parking The Stage Door Canteen's official address is 945 Magazine Street however the entrances can be accessed both from Andrew Higgins Drive and from Magazine Street through the American Sector restaurant, between Andrew Higgins & Poeyfarre Street. Paid parking is available at the corner of Magazine Street and Andrew Higgins. There are several additional paid parking lots in the neighborhood that are not owned by the Museum and have varying fees.
NEW ORLEANS, LA-Be a key member of the Ogden team by serving as a Docent!
An Ogden Museum of Southern Art Docent is a volunteer who leads tours helping visitors to "see the South" through the visual arts and in the context of literature, music, food and more. Prospective docents should have an interest in art and Southern culture, and a desire to interact with adults and children, helping them discover their own interpretations of art.
This fall, the Ogden Museum of Southern Art will hold training sessions for those interested in becoming a volunteer docent. Training sessions will take place on six consecutive Wednesdays, September 28 and October 5, 19, 26, from 10 am to noon. Interested docents should attend all six sessions. Training will include techniques and strategies for engaging museum visitors in meaningful explorations of works of art in the collection and in special exhibitions.
For more information on becoming an Ogden Museum Docent or for an application, contact Ellen Balkin at [email protected] or visit www.ogdenmuseum.org
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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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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.
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.
Join us for the St. Claude Social, our weekly New Orleans Swing Dance night!
7:30 - 8:30, $5 Introductory Lesson with Giselle Anguizola
8:30 - 11:00, $10 Social Dance featuring Giselle and her Swingin' Three
St. Claude Social is a BYOB event.
Note: The club is very smallbut lots of fun!
Before and/or after St Claude Social head to...
FRENCHMEN STREET!
Be respectful of clubs. You MUST purchase drinks or food to hang out in any establisment on Frenchmen St. for any amount of time. Even if you hang out and listen to or dance to one song and then leave, you must give to the club in some way. It is the way of our culture here in New Orleans.
Tip the bands. Tip bartenders. Buy CDs. Buy drinks. Swing out ONLY if its feels appropriate and there is space. Don't forget, these clubs don't just have lindy hoppers in them. Be aware of your surroundings. Make space for all! Most importantly, have fun! <3
Friday Sept 30th 2016
Noon
Swing Dancer Second Line through the French Quarter!
Start Location- Washington Square (Royal & Frenchmen Streets)
End Location- French Market Dutch Alley (N Peters & St Phillip)
1pm-5pm
French Market Stomp - Dutch Alley Performance Pavillion (N Peters & St Phillip - riverside)
Music: The Palmetto Bug Stompers
6:00pm - Welcome Hour!
American Sports Saloon - 1200 Decatur St
What: Meet up for food and drinks with other festival attendees. 10% off of food with your event wrist band!
6:00pm - CHECK-IN FOR WEEKEND TICKETS AND WRIST BANDS
American Sports Saloon - 1200 Decatur St
*Registration table will be outside on the sidewalk starting at 6:00pm. You can pick up your weekend tickets or purchase nightly dance tickets at this time. No class registration.**
**Class registration will be on Saturday morning at 8am, Oct 1st, at The Ace Hotel.
8pm-12am
American Sports Saloon - 1200 Decatur St, 2nd floor
Music: Ben Polcer's Hot Six
10pm-1am
The Old US Mint - 3rd Floor - 400 Esplanade Ave
Music: Aurora Nealand's Royal Roses
1am-4am
American Sports Saloon - 1200 Decatur St, 2nd floor
Music: New Orleans Jazz Vipers
12pm-1pm
Ace Hotel New Orleans (600 Carondelet St)
Lesson: The Shim Sham!(All Levels)
1pm-3pm
Stumptown Swings at The Ace Hotel
Music : Bon Bon Vivant
1pm-5pm
French Market Stomp - Dutch Alley Performance Pavillion (N Peters & St Phillip - riverside)
Music: The New Orleans Jazz Park Centennial Band led by Richard Scott
8pm-1am
Ace Hotel New Orleans (600 Carondelet St)
Music: Tuba Skinny
1am-4am
Ace Hotel New Orleans (600 Carondelet St)
Music: Soul Party!
Monday Oct 3rd 2016
2pm Musicians & Dancers Four Square Game! Crescent Park - Mandeville Wharf - Rain or Shine (Its covered!) N Peters & Marigny Streets (Take the elevator or the stairs to get to the wharf)
LSU's Jazz Showcase offers an evening showcasing all of LSU's jazz ensembles. This is a free concert that starts at 7:30 pm. The venue is the LSU New Band Hall.
Elias Goldstein, Faculty Viola
September 29, 2016 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
LSU School of Music Recital Hall
LSU School of Music Building
LSU's Elias Goldstein will perform Bach's Partita no 1, and Cello Suite no 4 as well as selections by Fritz Kreisler.
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ITALIAN DINNER: Solidarietà
Thursday, September 29, 2016 6:30-9:30 p.m.
A fundraiser to benefit the victims of the devastating Louisiana flooding and the Italian earthquake. Join the American Italian Cultural Center for a delicious Italian dinner at Andrea's featuring pasta all'Amatriciana in honor of the town Amatrice as well as entertainment by Phillip Manuel. This event will be a fun way to help our two communities! Tickets are available here.
- See more at: http://neworleanscitypark.com/calendar/category/thursdays-at-twilight#sthash.AfPsHNaK.dpuf
Thursdays at Twilight Garden Concert Series
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.
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 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.
Music Box Village Fri.-Sat. Sept. 30-Oct. 1 | Quintron conducts Aurora Nealand, Rob Cambre, rapper Delish and musicians from around the world in a preview of the new home of New Orleans Airlift's Music Box Village, a collection of musical architectural installations. At 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. at 4557 N. Rampart St.
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New Orleans Swing Dance Festival brings its "French Market Stomp" to Dutch Alley September 30-October 2nd from 1:00-5:00 p.m.
French Market Stomp - Dutch Alley Performance Pavilion
Music: The Palmetto Bug Stompers
Saturday October 1st: 1pm-5pm
French Market Stomp - Dutch Alley Performance Pavilion
Music: The Western Sweethearts
Sunday October 2nd 1pm-5pm
French Market Stomp - Dutch Alley Performance Pavilion
Music: The New Orleans Jazz Park Centennial Band led by Richard Scott
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Polo Club Lounge at Windsor Court Reopens After Summer Expansion
$300K refurbishment offers additional seating, extended performance area and new menu
NEW ORLEANS - Windsor Court Hotel will unveil its newest expansion on Friday, W When it reopens Polo Club Lounge after two months of restoration and expansion. Reminiscent of the private clubs of England, the rich, soft furnishings and dark woods will remain the same, but the addition of approximately 930 square feet will allow for more seating and an increase in performance space.
"We are excited to welcome guests back into Polo Club Lounge. It's the same, stylish venue that our regulars have always loved, but the refurbishment adds new elements to enhance the customer experience," said Windsor Court Director of Food and Beverage Joey Worley.
To complement the aesthetic revamp, a new menu created by The Grill Room Chef de Cuisine Gabriel Charpentier will boast an array of elevated pub fare. Small plate selections include Steak Tartare, a Crab and Crawfish Croquette and Bibb Salad, while larger offerings include Fish & Chips, the Windsor Burger Royale and a Crab Cake Po'Boy. The menu also features two varieties of Caviar, as well as shared selections of a Cheese Plate, Charcuterie and Oxtail Ragout Poutine, among others.
A popular venue for local jazz performers, the Polo Club Lounge's newly expanded wing, which boasts all new sound and lighting equipment, is the perfect backdrop for musical mainstay Robin Barnes. As the headliner on Friday and Saturday nights, she captivates audiences with her scintillating voice and melodic grace. Known as the Songbird of New Orleans, Barnes recently made the Billboard charts with her new album, "Songbird Sessions," which landed at No. 5 for Current Traditional Jazz Albums.
Other enhancements in Polo Club Lounge include new barstools and drapes, a refurbished bar top, and the addition of outlets along the bar so guests can charge their phones.
Windsor Court continues to welcome guests to Cocktail Bar, where Head Mixologist Kent Westmoreland wows locals and tourists alike with his twist on classic cocktails and where renowned jazz vocalist Anais St. John takes to the stage every Friday and Saturday evening.
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LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL
HELDOVER! More performances added
- Fri, Sept 30 & Sat, Oct 1
Let the Good Times Roll September 30directed 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!
It is finally here! Tonight is opening night of West Side Story! Make sure to reserve your tickets that ensure you will be transported to New York City to experience one of the most classical and innovative musical dramas of our time.
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.
NORDC Continues Movies in the Park 2016 Fall Season
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 Stallings St. Claude 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. There will be 30-minute practice sessions for the annual Thriller Mob before all Movie in the Park events through October 28. All moviegoers are welcome to participate in the practice sessions led by NORDC and FitNOLA partner Kenneth "Kynt" Bryan. 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.
Back by popular demand is this tribute to the incredible shows and stars Bob Hope took to war-zone islands during World War II. A cast of 13 re-creates Judy Garland, The Andrews Sisters, Deanna Durbin, Carmen Miranda, Frances Langford, and Bob himself, along with our Victory Swing band. Just imagine how thrilled our troops were when these stars performed such favorites as
Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy,
In the Mood,
I'll Be Seeing You,
Somewhere Over the Rainbow, and, of course,
Thanks for the Memories.
In honor of the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, Christ Anglican Catholic Church (4316 North Woodlawn Avenue, at West Esplanade, in Metairie) will host its Annual Blessing of the Animals on Saturday, October 1st from 9 AM to 1PM. There will be treats for the pets and prayer cards and certificates to commemorate their individual blessing to take home.
All pets must be on leash or in a cage or crate to prevent squabbles. All pets are welcome-no matter how big, small, scary, cute or ugly! It's free and a fun time, so plan to be there.
If you are pregnant or a parent, this HUGE expo is for you! Besides all the great exhibitors at the show, there are tons of giveaways, a play area, face painting, entertainment for the kids.
Where: The Ponchartrain Center - 4545 Williams Boulevard in Kenner
When: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Who: Expecting parents; young families; Children welcome!
This free family friendly event feature bands 90 Degrees West and Groovy 7. There will be wiener dog races, costume contests and a talent show. Multiple food vendors and pet friendly vendors will be selling their pet accessories and handing out information. There will be an inflatable area for the kids at an extra fee and all proceeds go towards the dog park! Hosted by the City of Kenner, Parks and Recreation Department.
Where: Kenner, Laketown
When: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Who: All ages
How: Just show up.
Cost: Free to enter! Food, refreshments and inflatables are additional.
From 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. on Saturday, October 1, attendees can expect a full day of live music, art, crafts, food, and more. The Festival will also host a kid's fest with painting, building projects' and entertainment, as well as free health screenings and tours of St. Augustine Church. There's a full lineup of incredible local musicians throughout the day on Saturday. This year's lineup includes Casa Samba, Zulu Walkers, Treme Allstars, Glen David Andrews, Tank & the Bangas and more. Free Parking is available at Armstrong Park via the St. Phillip Street entrance, as well as along Rampart Street and many other sites throughout the neighborhood. Or better yet, ride the brand new Rampart Streetcar Line to the Fest! Feel free to bring chairs, blankets, and picnic items although these items will also be sold at the festival for your convenience.
Where: The festival is located at the intersection of Henriette Delille and Governor Nicholls Street, near St. Augustine Church in Treme. The church's address is 1210 Governor Nicholls St, New Orleans, LA 70116
Luncheon for repairs to Saint Anna's Episcopal Church roof. $10 Suggested donation includes, spaghetti with your choice of sauces, vegetarian or meat ball, salad and a dessert. We will have "to go"
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The Joy Theater hosts
Party Under the Marquee
Game Day Tailgate
New Orleans, LA - October 2, 2016.
The Joy Theater will host pre-game tailgate parties for the 2016-2017 Sunday Saints home game. Drink specials including Bloody Mary's and Mimosas will be available outside, under the marquee and a full bar inside the theater will also be open. Food trucks will be out front serving up to your appetite before the game. Live entertainment as well as local vendors will be inside for game-day goers to enjoy music, fun, games and prizes.
General entry is free. VIP "Season passes" to include priority entry, Joy Theater merch bundle and one complimentary Bloody Mary or Mimosa per game is also available. Come party under the marquee at the Joy Theater!
When: Saints home games. 10:00am doors for 12:00pm CST games | 5:30pm doors for 7:30pm CST games.
Where: Joy Theater 1200 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70112
** Group& Business Packages ** Get tickets for your staff delivered for free! Packages for 10 or more include free priority entry to the pre-game tailgate and can include drink tickets, food truck tickets, raffle tickets and merchandise bundle. Email [email protected] for more information and package level pricing.
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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.
Luncheon for repairs to Saint Anna's Episcopal Church roof. $10 Suggested donation includes, spaghetti with your choice of sauces, vegetarian or meat ball, salad and a dessert. We will have "to go"
Admission to the main event concert (Doors: 7pm) at the Pavilion of the Two Sisters.
$75.00
$80.64 with fees
Patron Party Individual Ticket
Includes admission to the Patron Party (6pm - 7pm) at The Parkview Terrace at the Casino at City Park and admission to the main event concert (Doors: 7pm) at the Pavilion of the Two Sisters.
$150.00
$160.29 with fees
Patron Party Sponsor - 8 tickets
Includes admission for 8 to the Patron Party (6pm - 7pm) at The Parkview Terrace at The Casino at City Park and admission for 8 to the main event concert (Doors: 7pm) at the Pavilion of the Two Sisters.
$1,000.00
$1,042.00 with fees
Patron Party: The Parkview Terrace at The Casino at City Park above Morning Call
6:00-7:00 PM
Entertainment by The Gumbo Trio
Individual ticket $150 Sponsor $1,000 for 8 persons
Main Event Concert: Pavilion of the Two Sisters
Doors open at 7:00 PM Open Bar
Show starts at 7:30 PM
Deacon John & The Ivories & The Dixie Cups
Main Event Ticket $75
Pavilion of Two Sisters City Park
3 Victory Ave. New Orleans,
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who paved the way
Nellie Murray, a celebrated 19th century New Orleans chef and caterer, will be remembered at the 'Nellie Murray Feast,' on Oct. 8. The five-course fundraising dinner supports the completion of Bess Carrick's documentary, 'Leah Chase: The Queen of Creole Cuisine,' slated to air in on WLAE-TV in early 2017. This drawing comes from The Daily Picayune of 1894.
NELLIE MURRAY FEAST
What: A five-course early 19th-century-style dinner prepared by area chefs, with wine and cocktails, to celebrate the life and contributions of 19th century Creole caterer and chef Nellie Murray and raise money to complete a documentary on the life of chef Leah Chase, chef and co-owner of Dooky Chase Restaurant.
Where: John and Donna Cummings' home in Metairie. Details provided with ticket purchase.
When: Oct. 8, from 7 to 10 p.m. (A patron party for top donors and special guests is from 6 to 7 p.m.)
The first ever Beignet Fest will be held Oct. 8 in Lafayette Square.
Just when you thought the city couldn't possibly dedicate a festival to yet another indigenous food item, a local nonprofit has announced the lineup for the first-everBeignet Fest this fall.
The festival - which aims to raise funds for children with autism - takes place October 8 at Lafayette Square and will feature both sweet and savory versions of the iconic fried dough confection from local restaurants.
Local couple Amy and Sherwood Collins hatched the idea for the festival to donate proceeds to the Tres Doux Foundation, which they founded to help raise awareness and funds for autism programs in New Orleans.
"Through our journey with our son, Liam, who is on the autism spectrum, we found out there's a gap in accessible programming for kids on the spectrum, and we wanted to change that,"Amy Collins said in a prepared statement. "So, we are doing what we do best - creating and managing a festival with amazing food and music!"
The list for food vendors so far includes - of course - Café Du Monde, Ye Olde College Inn, The Ruby Slipper, Café Beignet, New Orleans Coffee & Beignet and Bread & Circus, of Lafayette. Curiously. Morning Call doesn't appear to have joined the lineup just yet.
While the festival is free and open to the public, apportion of the proceeds from food and beverage sales will go toward the foundation. Guests will be able to cast their vote for a favorite in several categories including best sweet, savory, most original and all around crowd favorite.
The musical lineup includes Big Sam's Funky Nation, John "Papa" Gros Band, Los Po-Boy-Citos, The Confetti Park Players Children's Chorus and
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.
METAIRIE, LA - The Genealogical Research Society of New Orleans has announced its line-up of programs for Fall 2016. Each program occurs at 7 p.m. on the third Monday of each month at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 West Napoleon Avenue, Metairie.
Each presentation is free-of-charge and open to the public. Reservations are not required.
7 p.m., Monday, Oct. 17, 2016
Daniel Hammer, deputy director of The Historic New Orleans Collection, will discuss "German Research Materials at the Historic New Orleans Collection." Hammer has a Bachelor's degree in German literature from Reed College in Portland, Oregon, and a Master's degree in Historic Preservation from Tulane University School of Architecture. He works closely with The Collection's significant holdings relating to the history of the German community in New Orleans. He created an online research pathfinder to these materials, available at www. hnoc.org and has published and presented numerous papers about 19th and 20th Century German New Orleans, and the German community organizations whose records are preserved at The Collection.
7 p.m., Monday, Nov. 21, 2016
Sal Serio, curator of the American Italian Research Center at the East Bank Regional Library in Metairie, will discuss "The USS Rich: Algiers Naval Station to the D-Day Invasion at Normandy." The U.S.S. Rich (DE-695) was a Buckley-class destroyer escort, the first United States Navy ship named in honor of Lieutenant (j.g.) Ralph M. Rich (1916-1942) who was awarded the Navy Cross for his leadership as a fighter pilot off Enterprise during the Battle of Midway. The ship was sunk off Utah Beach during the Allied Invasion of France in 1944.
The Genealogical Research Society of New Orleans was established in 1960 to foster an interest in family research and to encourage preservation of genealogical records in New Orleans, and in Louisiana and the Gulf Coast south. Since January, 1962 the Society has published a quarterly, New Orleans Genesis, which is available to its members.
For more information regarding these presentations, contact Chris Smith, Manager of Adult Programming for the library, at 504-889-8143 or[email protected].
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New Orleans Opera presents the finest young local and regional singers in casual, 90-minute concerts of opera, Broadway and more.
Now in its 10th season, Opera on Tap - New Orleans is attracting people from around the world. All concerts are on Wednesday evening and are family friendly. While the entertainment is free and open to everyone, Abita Brew Pub takes reservations for all Opera on Tap performances. These fill up quickly so be sure to call ahead! (985) 892-5837
Abita Brew Pub 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM 72011 Holly Street | Abita Springs, LA 70420 Wednesday, October 19, 2016
Wednesday, January 11, 2017
Wednesday, March 8, 2017
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New Orleans Opera presents the finest young local and regional singers in casual, 90-minute concerts of opera, Broadway and more.
Now in its 10th season, Opera on Tap - New Orleans is attracting people from around the world. All concerts are on Wednesday evening and are family friendly. While the entertainment is free and open to everyone, we suggest getting there early as the seats fill up quickly! Don't forget to mention you are there for OOT when you park at the hotel for a special discount.
Four Points by Sheraton French Quarter 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM 541 Bourbon Street | New Orleans, LA 70130
Tomorrow Night - Wednesday, September 21, 2016
Wednesday, October 26, 2016 Wednesday, November 23, 2016 Wednesday, December 21, 2016 (Annual Holiday Concert) Wednesday, January 25, 2017 Wednesday, February 15, 2017 Wednesday, March 15, 2017 Wednesday, April 19, 2017 Wednesday, May 17, 2017
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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.
