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Whooping Cranes Arrive in Louisiana
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Congress OKs More Than $1.25B For LA Flood Recovery
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Congress has approved more than $1.25 billion for Louisiana's flood recovery.
The additional allocation approved Friday means Congress has dedicated between $1.8 billion and $1.9 billion, including an initial $438 million in disaster relief funds, for Louisiana's long-term rebuilding. Still, that's short of the at least $2.6 billion requested.
Republican U.S. Sen. David Vitter says now that money has been secured, it's time to focus on making sure the funds are allocated quickly.
A flood recovery task force created by Gov. John Bel Edwards will decide how the dollars are spent.
The August flooding in South Louisiana was one of the worst natural disasters in U.S. history. It followed Red River flooding in March that affected much of north and central Louisiana.
Edwards and others said they'll seek more flood assistance in 2017
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Operation Christmas Drop
Gift & Donation Drive For Got Our Troops Foundation
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Today's military faces tougher more frequent operations, relocations, deployment, and family separations. Families across our state face more stressors than ever before....especially during the holidays.
When you support Operation Christmas Drop you support service members, first responders, residents, and members of our communities. All funds stay in the State of Louisiana for our Louisiana Heroes!
Join us at Take 5 for Operation Christmas Drop on December 13, 2016, from 6am - 10am. The location is the Take 5 at 2401 South Carrollton Ave.
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Let's be holiday heroes!
Join WWL for "Operation Christmas Drop!"
Our mission is to grant the wishes of military families with the Got Our Troops Foundation! Please join us for a series of special remote broadcasts around the city... then select a few items off our "Holiday Hero tree" and give the men & women who served our country what they really want for Christmas.
We know you're busy this time of year, so if it's easier, just click the button below to make a donation directly.
or select a few items to drop off at these locations from our Holiday Hero Tree :
- Rouse's $25, $50, $125, $200
- Bass Pro Shop $20, $100
- Old Navy $20, $100
- Amazon $10, $25, $50, $75
- JC Penney's $25, $75
- Visa gift card $50, $100, $125
- Apple Store gift card $20, $100
- ITunes gift card $10, $25
- Starbucks $10, $25
- Subway $10, $25
- Bed, Bath & Beyond $20, $100
- Target $10, $50
- Disney Store gift card $10, $50
- Best Buy $10, $50
- Nintendo 3DS $150
- Walmart $20, $100
- Toy R Us $10, $50
- Academy Sports $15, $75
- Girl's bicycle $250
- Boy's bicycle $250
- Instyler Curling Iron $90
- Kid Kraft Play Kitchen $120
- Fit Bit Charge 2 $130
- Makeup Palette Collection $50
- Flight Force Battling Drones $100
Here are our upcoming live broadcasts:
Tuesday, December 13 - Join Tommy Tucker at Take 5 Oil Change, 2401 S. Carrollton in New Orleans. Musical guest - Harpist Rachel Van Voohries
Wednesday, December 15- Join Garland Robinette at the Langensteins in River Ridge.
Friday, December 16 - Join Don Dubuc 10am-1pm at Rouse's Market, 2900 Veterans in Metairie, brought to you by Community Coffee. Musical guest: Cellist Daniel Lelchuk
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CHRISTMAS WISH GRANTED! FIRST DRIVE THROUGH COFFEE SHOP NOW OPEN ON EASTBANK OF NEW ORLEANS
We've had drive-through daiquiri shops for years but now New Orleanians finally have a drive-through coffee shop on the eastbank.
Who: CC's Coffee House Licensee Owners Anthony and Nicole Marullo
Where: 2323 Canal Street across from the new Veterans Administration Hospital
What:
Now open for business: a 1640-square-foot CCs store that offers the full-line of CCs coffees, teas and pastries; employs 18 young men and women and can serve up to 14 cars at an estimated three-minutes per order at peak times at its drive-through window. There are also 10 parking spaces for those who wish to linger longer, as well as an outdoor patio.
The new coffee shop cost approximately $750,000 to construct and will be a good neighbor for the United Medical Center, the Veterans Affairs Medical Complex, Warren Easton High School, and even the Catholic Convent in the area.
"In a city that invented the drive-through Daiquiri shop, it makes no sense that there were no drive-through coffee shops on this side of the river. We expect 70 percent of our business will come from the drive-through window," said co-owner Nicole Marullo.
Anthony Marullo is the owner/operator of the French Market Restaurant at 1001 Decatur St. in the French Quarter. His wife will supervise the day-to-day operations of the CC's facility. The pair is considering opening more CCs drive-through shops in Gentilly, east New Orleans and the Carrollton area and thanked Councilwoman LaToya Cantrell and the New Orleans City Council for making this opening possible.
Anthony Marullo, CC's Licensee Co-Owner, (504) 957-2269 or Heather Harper/Devin Johnson (504) 897-6110 or (504) 289-0499
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| Fresh & Local
We have Brussels sprouts at the market! Roasted, pan-fried, or grilled... any way you like them, that's the way you should cook them! They can be sliced thin and eaten raw. Looking for a new method of preparation? Ask your vendors for their favorite Brussels sprout recipes.
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Pick of the Week:
New Orleans Public Library
Looking for a fun Saturday activity? Bring the whole family to the market and create some holiday crafts with the New Orleans Public Library! The fun begins at 8:00 a.m. at 750 Carondelet on Saturday.
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Mullét Country
Mullét Country is back at the Wednesday market with naturally-grown produce - no harmful chemicals! You'll find mustard greens, collards, kale, lettuce, carrots, herbs, satsumas, beets, eggs, and more!
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Don't forget! We have Crescent City Farmers Market holiday baskets for sale! This pre-packaged basket includes $10 in market tokens, a reusable shopping bag, our awesome Don't Miss a Beet shirt, and more! For more information and to order yours, contact (504) 861-4485 or visit the main tent at any of our markets.
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Tuesday's Green Plate Special:
Fete au Fete
Imagine cheesy garlic grits with cheese, a fried egg, and cayenne aioli... Those are the ingredients that make up the famous Fete au Fete Trash Grits! Visit them at 200 Broadway Street from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday.
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Recipe of the Week:
Mirliton and Shrimp Saute with Cauliflower Grits
You'll find some of the biggest cauliflowers you've ever seen at the Crescent City Farmers Market. . We also have cheddar (orange) and graffiti (purple) cauliflower that would make beautiful grits! Thanks FitNOLA for this yummy recipe!
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Mirliton and Shrimp Saute with Cauliflower Grits
You'll find some of the biggest cauliflowers you've ever seen at the Crescent City Farmers Market. Pick one up and turn it into delicious and healthy "grits" topped with a mirliton and shrimp saute. Thanks FitNOLA for this yummy recipe!
Ingredients
for the mirlition and shrimp
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lb. shrimp, peeled, deveined and rinsed
- 4 medium mirlitons, rinsed and diced
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
- Ground black pepper to taste
- 1/3 - 1/2 cup water
Directions
Pat shrimp dry.
Heat oil over medium-high heat until very hot. Add the shrimp and season lightly with salt and pepper. Stir for 1 minute, remove from the pan and set aside.
Return pan to the stove and heat oil again. When hot add diced mirlitons. After 3-4 minutes, season mirlitons with paprika, garlic, salt, and pepper. Add water a splash at a time, letting each addition evaporate before adding more.
Cook, stirring occasionally, until mirlitons are soft and slightly browned, about 15 minutes.
Return shrimp to the pan and cook 2-3 minutes more, or until shrimp are cooked through.
Taste for seasoning, add salt and pepper if necessary.
Ingredients
for the cauliflower puree "grits"
- 4 heads of fresh cauliflower, separated
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- ¼ to ½ cup olive oil
- ½ red onion, shaved
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Toss all ingredients together in large bowl till uniformly coated with oil. Place into baking dish along with 1 cup water. Bake for 40-50 minutes or until deep golden brown. Remove and allow to cool slightly. Place into food processor and pulse. Using oil from pan, adjust the consistency as needed
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Join us for a Ribbon Cutting at Mid-City Library's new location.
Mayor Landrieu will hold a ribbon cutting, Tuesday, December 13 at 10am to open the new Mid-City Library location at 4140 Canal Street in the historic Automotive Life Insurance Building.
The new Mid-City Library location will feature a larger children's room, a dedicated teen space, a Spanish-language collection, a community meeting space and 27 dedicated parking spaces.
The historic building features a modernist design with a glass facade and terrazzo flooring. The building was designed by Curtis & Davis Architects and it was designated a city historic landmark by the New Orleans Historic District Landmarks Commission in 2010. The 9,259 square foot, two-story building sits on a 23,000 square foot lot.
Who:
Mayor Mitch Landrieu
Councilmember Susan Guidry
New Orleans Public Library Officials
What:
New Mid-City Library Ribbon Cutting
When:
Tuesday, December 13, 2016
10 a.m.
Where:
Automotive Life Insurance Building
4140 Canal St.
New Orleans, LA 70119
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You are invited to join us at two special screenings of
at the Prytania Theater.
These screenings are free!
Tuesday December 13 at 2:30 pm
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Tickets are required for admittance. Please pick up your tickets at the Prytania Theater Box Office, located at 5339 Prytania Street, New Orleans. The box office is open daily from Noon - 9 pm. We cannot hold tickets for anyone and seats are available on a first come, first serve basis. We hope to see you there!
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DECEMBER 13 - NATIONAL COCOA DAY - NATIONAL DAY OF THE HORSE - NATIONAL VIOLIN DAY - PICK A PATHOLOGIST PAL DAY
National Cocoa Day - December 13
NATIONAL COCOA DAY
A cold December day is the perfect time to make yourself a cup of hot cocoa and enjoy National Cocoa Day. Each year on December 13, people across the country celebrate their favorite cold weather comfort drink.
Hot cocoa is a warm beverage made with cocoa powder, heated milk or water and sugar. The terms hot chocolate and hot cocoa are often used interchangeably by Americans causing a bit of confusion. To make hot chocolate, we use ground chocolate which contains cocoa butter. It's mixed with hot milk and is actually a drinking chocolate.
Hot chocolate is a richer beverage made from ground chocolate which contains cocoa butter. Mixed with hot milk, the resulting mug is full of chocolate flavor and the fat and calories that come with it.
Hot chocolate is also known as drinking chocolate.
Hot cocoa is made from cocoa powder. Through the fermentation, drying, roasting and grinding process of cocoa beans a paste called chocolate liquor is produced. Through another process, the cocoa butter is separated leaving cocoa powder. It is this cocoa powder that we use to make hot cocoa. It has very little fat and calories and is mixed with either hot milk or water.
Both are enjoyed in a variety of combinations, topped with whipped cream or marshmallows. Sometimes a sprinkle of cinnamon or a dash of peppermint makes the chocolate extra special.
NATIONAL DAY OF THE HORSE
National Day of the Horse is observed annually on December 13.
National Day of the Horse encourages people of the United States to be mindful of the contribution of horses to the economy, history and character of the United States.
The domesticated horse we know today, also known as Equus caballus was introduced into North America by Spanish explorers. Escaped horses eventually spread across the American Great Plains.
Interestingly, there is a debate about the origin of E. caballus. There have been recent mitochondrial studies of an ancient horse called Equus lamei. E. lamei once populated North America and died out more than 11,000 years ago. The studies suggest it is genetically equivalent to what we know as the modern, domesticated horse. This could mean that E. caballus is technically a native species and its evolutionary origin is North America.
Aside from the anthropological debate, the horse has contributed greatly to the advancement of civilization in North America. From clearing forests for farmland and a form of travel bringing pioneers to the west to diversifying Native American's hunting habits and rounding up livestock on ranches, the horse is embedded in American history and legend.
HOW TO OBSERVE
Use #NationalDayoftheHorse to post on social media.
HISTORY
On November 18, 2004, United States Senate Resolution 452 recognized December 13 as the National Day of the Horse.
National Violin Day - December 13
NATIONAL VIOLIN DAY
Observed annually on December 13, National Violin Day honors that bowed string instrument, which is also known as the fiddle.
Through a variety of techniques, a violinist produces music from the violin. By drawing the bow across the strings, the violinist manipulates the sound in a variety of techniques providing a broad range of music. Violinists have demonstrated over the generations the versatility of the violin by the extensive use in many genres such as baroque music, classical, jazz, folk music, rock and roll and soft rock.
"Violin" comes from the Medieval Latin work "vitula" which means stringed instrument.
Although having ancient origins, the violin got most of its modern characteristics in Italy during the 16th century with further modifications in the 18th and 19th centuries.
The person who makes or repairs violins is called a luthier.
It is believed that Turkic and Mongolian horseman from Inner Asia were the world's earliest fiddlers. Their two-stringed upright fiddles were strung with horsehair strings. They played them with horsehair bows and often featured a carved horse's head at the end of the neck. The violins that we play today, (also the violas and cellos) and whose bows are still strung with horsehair, are a legacy of the nomads.
- It is supposed that the oldest documented four string violin, like the modern violins, was constructed by Andrea Amati in 1555.
- The record dollar amount paid for a Stradivari violin, when the "Lady Blunt" was sold on an online auction on June 20, 2011, was $15.9 million.
- Violins made by Stradivari are one of the most sought-after instruments by both collectors and musicians alike.
HOW TO OBSERVE
Listen to some violin music and use #NationalViolinDay to post on social media.
Pick a Pathologist Pal Day - December 13
PICK A PATHOLOGIST DAY
Pick a Pathologist Day is observed annually December 13th. This day was created to encourage us to make friends with a pathologist or coroner because we never know what tomorrow holds.
HOW TO OBSERVE
Make friends with a pathologist or a coroner. Use #PickAPathologistPalDay to post on social media.
HISTORY
Pick a Pathologist Day was created by Thomas and Ruth Roy at Wellcat.com.
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Home for the Holidays & Holiday Delivery Program
WHEN: December 12-23
Adoption Hours: Mon-Sat 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. / Sun 12 - 4 p.m.
WHERE: 1700 Mardi Gras Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70114
NEW ORLEANS - Help the animals at the Louisiana SPCA find their forever homes in time for the holidays! From December 13-23, ALL adoptables will be available for $25.
Make someone's holiday by participating in our Holiday Delivery program and give your loved one a gift that they won't forget. For a $75 donation, we will deliver your newly adopted pet on either Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Hanukkah, or Kwanzaa. This program is available for all animals adopted from the Louisiana SPCA two weeks prior to the desired delivery date.
To view all of the animals available for adoption and to learn more about Home for the Holidays and the holiday delivery program visit www.la-spca.org/adoptables. Regular adoption procedures will apply.
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Windsor Uncorked: Champagne and Sparkling Wines
Dec 13, 2016
06:00 PM until 08:00 PM
During this annual celebration of Champagne and Sparkling Wines, Sommelier Bill Burkhart will offer a brief history of everyone's favorite bottled bubbles and touch on key developments that have led to the annual production of more than 300 million bottles in the Champagne region of France. In addition to tasting a few selections of true French Champagne, guests will sip and discuss similarly made wines from California, Italy, Germany and Spain.
Cost
$45
Location
Windsor Court Hotel
300 Gravier Street
New Orleans, LA
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THE SHY MIRROR by Gordon Robert Sabatier (posthumous presentation by family/friends)
Please join us in celebrating the launch of THE SHY MIRROR by Gordon Robert Sabatier, published posthumously by Xavier Review Press. Readings will be by New Orleans poet Ralph Adamo, William Sabatier. and others
There is no singular delight in coming into the world of Gordon Robert Sabatier who is both a natural poet and a learned one too. . . . Here is a poet who does what all art asks us to do: to blur the lines between what is human and not human, the lines between pain and ecstasy, between being fully immersed in the physical and spiritual in the moment of the poem. Here is a poet who uses formalisms we use to harness the fierce and wild. We hear and see attention to line and syllable in the ways that master technicians pay attention to line and measure and sound and image. But there is more.
--Darrell Bourque, former Louisiana poet laureate and author of Megan's Guitar and Other Poems from Acadie
There is a Dickinsonian shyness, reclusiveness bursting forth in short intense lyrics; there's the mad hermit quality of his defensive, retreating form manifest in the crisp, clear, nature-centered verse; there is . . . the quality of an intense, troubled, private relation with God which only language can capture or relieve despite a desperation for clear union and purpose.
--Ralph Adamo, author of Ever
Event date:
Tuesday, December 13, 2016 - 6:00pm
Event address:
Octavia Books, 513 Octavia Street, New Orleans, LA 70115
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December Trinity Artist Series schedule:
Tuesday, December 13, @ 6 pm: Organ and Labyrinth. Albinas Prizgintas plays the 5000-pipe tracker organ
with ambient lighting and occasional guest musicians.
From Bach to the Beatles and beyond! Since Katrina, a unique and magical
distinctively New Orleans musical meditation. All are welcome. See www.albinas.org for more details
Sunday, December 18 @ 5 pm: Saxophonist Calvin Johnson with Albinas Prizgintas, keyboards & Friends
performing Classic Christmas tunes with a New Orleans twist.
Tuesday, December 20, @ 6 pm: Organ and Labyrinth. A special pre- Christmas Celebration!
Albinas Prizgintas plays the 5000-pipe tracker organ with ambient lighting and occasional
guest musicians. From Bach to the Beatles and beyond! Since Katrina, a unique and magical
distinctively New Orleans musical meditation. All are welcome. See www.albinas.org for more details
NO Concert on Sunday, December 25 !
NO Organ and Labyrinth on Tuesday, December 27
2017
NO Concert on Sunday, January 1
But back on January 3:
Tuesday, January 3 @ 6 pm: Organ and Labyrinth Celebrating the New Year!
Albinas Prizgintas plays the 5000-pipe tracker organ with ambient lighting and occasional
guest musicians. From Bach to the Beatles and beyond! Since Katrina, a unique and magical
distinctively New Orleans musical meditation. All are welcome. See www.albinas.org
for more details
Trinity Episcopal Church
1329 Jackson Avenue, New Orleans
Contact:
Trinity Artist Series, 1329 Jackson Ave. New Orleans
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French Quarter Festivals, Inc. presents the
Christmas New Orleans Style Concert Series
Joe Lastie's Family Gospel debuts tonight at 6pm
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French Quarter Festivals, Inc. (FQFI) proudly presents the free Christmas New Orleans Style 2016 Concert Series. The concerts take place at two of America's most historic churches: St. Louis Cathedral, located on Jackson Square, and St. Augustine Church, celebrating its 175th anniversary in historic Treme. Throughout the month of December, revel in the sounds of the season with jazz performances, gospel choirs, classical ensembles, and more. The Christmas New Orleans Style concerts are free and open to the public.
St. Louis Cathedral Concerts
The St. Louis Cathedral concerts, produced by French Quarter Festivals, Inc. as part of Christmas New Orleans Style, generally run for an hour, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m (excluding 12/18). The concerts are open to the public.
- December 13, 2016 Irma Thomas Sings Gospel (Gospel)
- December 14, 2016 Tony Green and Gypsy Jazz (Gypsy Jazz)
- December 15, 2016 Christmas Organ Spectacular w/ Emmanuel Arakélian (Classical)
- December 18, 2016 (5:30) St. Louis Cathedral Annual Concert
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AMICI Dinner Christmas Party
Tuesday, December 13 at 7:00 pm
Register by noon today, 12/12!
Join us at the American Italian Cultural Center for a Christmas celebration! We'll learn about Italian Christmas traditions and enjoy some delicious food. The event includes antipasto trays, pizza from Pizza Delicious, Nor Joe muffalettas, and panettone bread pudding!
We will also have holiday karaoke and a photo wall.
The cost is $10 for AICC members and $15 for non-members. Register HERE
or call the AICC (504-522-7294) to make a reservation!
Winter Mercato
Open thru December 31
Visit the Winter Mercato at the AICC! Our Winter Mercato is filled with Italian and New Orleans style gifts sure to please anyone on your list. We have items from Mignon Faget's Animal Crackers line available! The Winter Mercato is open from 9:30-5:00 on weekdays, during all AICC Italian classes and events.
Tue, December 13, 2016
American Italian Cultural Center
537 South Peters Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
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Jersey Boys (Touring) Tickets
at Saenger Theatre New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
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Every Tuesday, 8 p.m., The Columns Hotel, 3811 St. Charles Ave.
12/13/16- Guitarmony with Phil DeGruy, Todd Duke, and John Rankin. An extra fine treat, with three completely different guitarists having a great time together. You're gonna feel the same way. Really.
12/20/16- 12TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY SHOW!! John Rankin, Ray Moore, John Mahoney, and Tim Paco want you and your friends to come sing Holiday songs. I'll hand out singalong sheets; hopefully a few of you can bring fruitcake or leftover Halloween candy. And you can join the band! One song per customer, and must be Christmas, Channukuh, or Kwanzaa; all proficiencies and ages welcome. A great band, my Holiday present for you!
12/27/16- Paul Sanchez and John Rankin. Paul needs no introduction to anyone from New Orleans or half of the U.S., which incidentally, he has driven in the last two months. Glad to have him home for the Holidays-maybe we'll have a new song or two together by then!
Every Sunday, 11 AM to 2 PM, Superior Seafood, Napoleon and St. Charles Ave. (Closed Christmas Day)
The Superior Jazz Trio (Harry Hardin, Tim Paco, and John Rankin) continues, and I for one am quite happy to be there. I recommend the chargrilled oysters and the shrimp salad. And everthing else that I've tried there, but there's something about that shrimp salad...
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STATION 6 TO LAUNCH HAPPY HOUR
Local favorites are ice cold for the holidays
New Orleans, Louisiana- Beginning on Tuesday, December 13, 2016 through Mardi Gras, Chefs Alison Vega-Knoll and Andrew Knoll of Station 6 in Bucktown invite locals to stop in for a special Louisiana Happy Hour, Tuesdays through Thursdays from 3PM until 6PM. "The Cajun winter is upon us, and Station 6 is the place to warm up or cool off, whichever you need, with some ice cold Cajun caviar, Champagne, and local oysters," states Chef Alison. "Our place is your place, so come get cozy and stay awhile." The Happy Hour special includes a Cajun Caviar tasting, six local oysters, and a glass of Champagne Lallier Grand Cru Grande Reserve Brut for $15, additional discounted bar and oyster specials will also be offered.
Cajun Caviar, a trademarked brand, is processed and packed by hand according to a traditional Russian method. The roe used to make Cajun Caviar is from the Choupiquet, most commonly known as the bowfin. Cajun Caviar ranks among the finest Malossol caviars in the world.
Station 6 opened in September 2016 and has offers fresh seafood, including a selection of raw oysters, and features New Orleans and Mediterranean style foods.
Station 6:
105 Old Hammond Highway
Metairie, Louisiana 70005
www.station6nola.com
Hours of Operation:
Tuesday - Thursday, 11AM - 9PM
Friday - Saturday, 11AM - 10PM
Sunday, 11AM - 8PM
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It's That Time of the Year Again!
**Our storefront is open, and we are baking our world famous King Cakes**
Randazzo's Camellia City Bakery
3501 Pontchartrain Drive
Slidell, LA 70458
985-781-CAKE (2253)
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Special Priority Offer Begins Now!
Get tickets today before they go on sale to the general public December 16.
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June 6 - 11 * Saenger Theatre
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USE CODE : ABBA
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The ultimate feel-good show. Relive the thrill one last time!
Have the best time of your life at this smash-hit musical that combines ABBA's greatest hits, including "Dancing Queen," "S.O.S.," "Super Trouper," "Take A Chance on Me" and "The Winner Takes It All," with an enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship. Whether it's your first visit or your fourteenth, see the show that has so many coming back for more!
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Get Your Tickets at
Discount is not valid on previously purchased tickets and cannot be combined with any other discount. Offer is valid for regular price tickets of $69, $54 and $44. Ticket prices include mandatory $3.50 per ticket Mahalia Jackson Theater facility fee. Some restrictions apply. Discount is valid through Friday, Dec. 16 or while tickets are available.
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Post a picture under the mistletoe and #TableauMistletoe
for a chance to win dinner for two at Tableau!
Just in time for the holiday festivities, Tableau has installed a larger than life mistletoe. The "Kissing Corner," located at the intersection of St. Peter St. and Chartres St. on historic Jackson Square, beckons folks to spread the holiday cheer through a kiss!
The huge mistletoe sculpture was designed and built by local artist, Robin Durand.
Durand is a scenic artist for both museums and film, and most recently was the lead scenic artist for the WWII Museum's "Campaigns of Courage."
The mistletoe is just one of the many ways Tableau is getting
in the spirit of the season. Custom jingle bells are given to all lunch guests,
Chef Nick Lama invites you to celebrate the season at Avo.
Enjoy A Feast of Seven Fishes at Avo. This Italian Christmas tradition includes a seven course tasting menu featuring seafood favorites like Linguine & Clams and new dishes like Crab & Chorizo Stuffed Piquillo Peppers. For the full menu, click here.
This special menu is available from December 13 through Christmas Eve.
To make a reservation, call 504-509-6550 or click here.
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Holiday In The Park - Christmas Light Display in Lafreniere ParkFriday,
December 8 through Saturday, December 31
Beautiful light display throughout Lafreniere Park. Exhibit features LED lights with fantastic displays such as a lighted 60-foot Sea Serpent in the lagoon, a princess and her magical castle & the gingerbread man! Old favorites include holiday characters, the beloved Lombardi Trophy between two Saints Players, the Teddy Bear Factory, and Snowman Island! The park sparkles for the holidays with thousands of twinkling lights and displays. $5.00 per vehicle - entrance on West Napoleon Avenue access gate of the park. Children's Carousel open will also be open nightly - $1.00 per child. Open Sunday thru Thursday Dusk til 9:45 p.m. and Friday & Saturday Dusk til 11:45 p.m. Concessions will be available for sale.
Where: Lafreniere Park, 3000 Downs Blvd, Metairie 70003
When: 5:30 PM - 9:45 PM The display will be open Friday & Saturday from 5:30 to 11:45 pm and Sunday thru Thursday from 5:30 to 9:45 pm.
Who: Everyone!
How: Downs Blvd entrance will close at 5PM. Vehicles must enter from W. Napoleon only.
Cost: Entrance fee: $5 per car; Free admission on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day. On those two nights, the display will come on at 5:30pm and be turned off at 9:30pm. The Children's Carousel is open nightly through 9:00 p.m. and costs $1.00 per child. ALL money collected is spent on improving the display for the next year
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Only in New Orleans does the Archbishop come & Bless your Cathedral
500 Canal St
New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans 12 Days of Christmas
On the 1st day of Christmas NOLA gave to me a fleur de lis atop my Christmas tree
On the 2nd day of Christmas NOLA gave to me 2 warm beignets
On the 3rd day of Christmas NOLA gave to me 3 streetcar rides\
On the 4th day of Christmas NOLA gave to me 4 winter weddings
On the 5th day of Christmas NOLA gave to me 5 Pelicans playing
On the 6th day of Christmas NOLA gave to me 6 crabs a boiling
On the 7th day of Christmas NOLA gave to me 7 Saints a singing
On the 8th day of Christmas NOLA gave to me 8 chefs a cooking
On the 9th day of Christmas NOLA gave to me 9 shotgun houses
On the 10th day of Christmas NOLA gave to me 10 oyster pearls
On the 11th day of Christmas NOLA gave to me 11 bayou bonfires
On the 12th day of Christmas NOLA gave to me 12 trays of crawfish
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Reveillon Dinners
Reveillon, an adaptation of a traditional Creole holiday dining custom, will be celebrated nightly in almost 50 restaurants throughout the city. Menus showcase the feasts of Christmas past, present, and future: Four Reveillon restaurants - Antoine's, Galatoire's, Commander's Palace, and Tujague's - are more than 100 years old and feature classic Creole cuisine. Contemporary Reveillon utilizes preparation techniques and products of the modern day not necessarily available to the original Creoles and can be enjoyed at Domenica, Kingfish, Restaurant R'evolution, The Pelican Club, and many more. Reveillon menus are offered only once a year, making CNOS the only time guests can enjoy this authentic taste of New Orleans. New participants include: Carmo, Caribbean Room, Josephine Estelle, M Bistro, Root, Salon by Sucre, and Seaworthy. Diners can indulge in Reveillon at The Gumbo Shop for $34 or be treated to Commander's Palace decadent eight-course dinner for $110.
REVEILLON TO BE CELEBRATED AT CREOLE CUISINE RESTAURANTS
For More Information:
Liz Bodet:
REVEILLON TO BE CELEBRATED AT CREOLE CUISINE RESTAURANTS
Broussard's, Kingfish Kitchen & Cocktails, and The Bombay Club offer special menus this holiday season
New Orleans, Louisiana-Creole Cuisine Restaurant Concepts is pleased to announce that Broussard's, Kingfish Kitchen & Cocktails, and The Bombay Club will each create a modern twist on the traditional Reveillon menu this coming December. Each restaurant will present a different four-course dinner menu starting at $45 per person.
Executive Chef Neal Swidler of Broussard's will start off his menu will a choice of charcuterie and house-made pâté or Tabasco deviled eggs. The second course consists of truffle butternut squash bisque or Creole turtle soup au sherry. Filet Mignon Wellington or seared drum with crispy crab croquette will be offered for the third course. The final course will be roasted pumpkin bread pudding or peppermint stick panna cotta. Reservations for the Broussard's Reveillon dinner can be made by calling (504)581-3866.
Kingfish Kitchen & Cocktails Executive Chef Nathan Richard will present boudin-stuffed frog leg with cane syrup mustard for his first course. The second course will be a choice of turtle sauce piquante or Louisiana citrus "fruit cake" with arugula, foie gras torchon, cranberry salt, roasted chestnuts, and satsuma jelly. Roasted porchetta with shrimp and eggplant dressing or pecan-crusted scallops with mirliton dressing will be offered for the third course. Richard's dessert course will be figgy pudding with eggnog ice cream or a tasting of Cajun sweets. Reservations for the Kingfish Reveillon menu can be made by calling (504)598-5005.
Executive Chef Phillip Todd of The Bombay Club will offer a first course choice of baby turnip confit with roasted oyster mushrooms, crispy prosciutto, frisée, and pumpkin seed-arugula pesto, or a pear and roasted fennel salad. Todd's second course is spicy plum glazed pork belly or sweet potato and chorizo bisque. For the third course, a choice of pan-roasted Gulf flounder Clemenceau or boudin-stuffed roasted quail. The dessert course offers sticky toffee cake or pumpkin and caramel apple bread pudding. Reservations for The Bombay Club can be made by calling (504)577-2237.
Reveillon on the Rocks
The Reveillon dinner has been celebrated in homes and restaurants all over New Orleans since the 1850s. Local bartenders now create both classic and original cocktails to capture the spirit of Reveillon, one-sip-at-a-time. Beginning December 1st and continuing until the last toast on New Year's Eve, and at some spots lasting through Twelfth Night (January 6th), nearly 20 bars and restaurants will say "Cheers to the Holiday Season" with a total of 42 spirited libations. New participants include: Café Beignet, Davenport Lounge, Emeril's Delmonico, Emeril's Restaurant, The Green Bar at The Westin New Orleans, GW Fins, Longitude 90 bar at Le Méridien New Orleans, Morton's The Steakhouse, NOLA, The Pelican Club, Restaurant R'evolution, Salon by Sucre, and Three Muses Maple.
Get a FREE Christmas New Orleans Style Guidebook You'll find everything you need to celebrate December in New Orleans in this handy free guide. Papa Noël Hotel deals, Reveillon menus, a complete calendar of events, and more. - See more at:
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Gingerbread Christmas tree stands 7 feet tall in sparkling Roosevelt Hotel
The Roosevelt New Orleans Waldorf Wonderland
The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel will capture the true essence of the holidays in continuing the traditions and celebrations known and loved by guests worldwide. Beginning Nov. 30, The Roosevelt will open its spectacular holiday wonderland lobby and welcome the holiday season and the unique experiences that come with it. The block-long, gilded Waldorf Wonderland Lobby returns, decorated with 44 Birch trees, more than 22,000 twinkling lights and scores of festively dressed Christmas trees.
The Roosevelt New Orleans
130 Roosevelt Way
New Orleans, LA
Phone
(504) 648-1200
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Miracle on Fulton Street
December 13 - Monday, December 26
Fulton Street Pedestrian Corridor
Miracle on Fulton Street will once again transform the Fulton Street pedestrian corridor into a winter wonderland! Enjoy twinkling lights, interactive ornaments and daily "snow" fall through December 26. On Friday and Saturday evenings, December 2-24, enjoy visits with Santa, live entertainment,
Experience the sights and sounds of the holiday season with Miracle on Fulton Street. On Fulton Street , visitors can view thousands of twinkling lights, daily "snow" fall and a gingerbread display. On Friday and Saturday evenings December 2 - 24, enjoy live music and photos with Santa beginning at 6pm.
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Make Your Season Bright at the
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Sonesta.com/RoyalNewOrleans, 300 Bourbon Street,
New Orleans, LA 70130
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Thursday: Holiday Home and Courtyard Tours return
December 10 - 30, 2016
(excluding December 24 and 25)
Tuesday - Saturday: 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m.;
Sunday:
11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m.
533 Royal Street
Admission is $5 per person, free for THNOC members.
Just in time for the holiday season, The Historic New Orleans Collection will once again offer Holiday Home and Courtyard Tours of the Williams Residence. The two-story brick townhouse, built in 1889 and restored in the 1940s, was owned by THNOC's founders General L. Kemper and Leila Williams. Filled with antiques and art collected by the couple in their wide travels, the house was occupied by the Williamses from 1946 through 1964.
From December 8 through December 30, visitors to the residence will learn about the couple's Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Eve celebrations. The residence will feature a beautifully decorated dining room and an elegant tree with vintage ornaments. Photos of their holiday parties will also be on display. In keeping with the Williamses' tradition of natural greenery, fresh wreaths, garlands and flower arrangements--all donated by Arbor House Floral--adorn the residence and public spaces at THNOC's Royal Street property.
Each tour lasts approximately one hour. Tuesday - Saturday tours begin promptly at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m., and Sunday tours are offered at 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m. No tours will be offered while THNOC is closed December 24 - 25. Admission is $5 per person, free for
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The Williams Residence will be among the five historical French Quarter properties featured in Creole Christmas*, December 27 - 29.
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Separate admission rates apply for Creole Christmas, which is presented by the Friends of the Cabildo. Visit www.friendsofthecabildo.org or call (504) 523-3939 for details.
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3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Metairie, Louisiana 70002
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North Pole Express
$1.50 a ride or 10 tickets for $10
Monday - Saturday 10am - 8pm
Sundays 12pm-6pm
Santa Photos Packages:
$19.99 and up.
Pose selection available prior to paying.
Photos are immediately printed.
Monday - Saturday
10am - 8pm
Sundays
Noon-6pm
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1204 Decatur Street
New Orleans LA, 70116
Phone:
504.525.0200
Open: Wed - Sun
Dinner Served: 7p -11p
Palm Court Jazz Cafe'
1204 Decatur St
504-525-0200
Dining & Live Traditional Jazz
7p-11p
December:
14 Lars Edegran & Topsy Chapman w/Palm Court Jazz Band & Shannon Powell
15 Tim Laughlin & Crescent City Joymakers w/Charlie Halloran
16 Kevin louis & Palm Court Jazz Band & David Harris
17 Brian O'Connell & Palm Court Jazz Band w/Hal Smith
18 Mark Braud & Sunday Night Swingsters w/Kerry Lewis
19 - 22 closed
23 Closed for Private Party
24 - 30 Closed for Holidays
31 NEW YEARS EVE GALA 9p-1a with Palm Court Jazz Allstars
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New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park Ranger Walk: TOUR STARTS AT OLD U.S. MINT
December 13 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Due to New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park renovations this tour will begin at the Park Service Gift Shop on the 1st floor Old U.S. Mint located at 400 Esplanade Ave.
For more information please contact the National Park Gift Shop on 1st Floor of the Old U.S. Mint at 589-2265.
Space is limited to 25 per tour.
The National Park Service Ranger will take guide attendees throughout the French Market District to talk about the development of jazz in...
PIANO HOUR presented by the the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
December 13 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Free weekly (indoor) jazz concerts with piano virtuoso, Richard Scott, presented by the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park!
Every Tuesday 12 noon to 1 p.m. inside the New Orleans Jazz National Park located at 916 N. Peters Street, Dutch Alley. Directions.
No reservations necessary, but seating is limited.
New Orleans Supermoon Photography Workshop with Zack Smith $$
December 13 @ 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm
New Orleans Supermoon Photography Workshop
Tuesday, December 13th
http://www.zacksmith.com/new-orleans-supermoon-photography-workshop-2016/
Zack Smith Photography Workshops invites you to a special one-night-only Supermoon Photography Workshop in a unique and exciting partnership with the French Market Corporation and Crescent Park. You will learn how to expose for the bright Supermoon using the necessary gear as well as use smartphone apps to be in the best position!
I will teach you what lenses to use as well as the exact Aperture and Shutterspeed to capture...
MOVE YA BRASS FITNESS CLASS AT CRESCENT PARK
December 13 @ 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm
FREE Fitness class every Tuesday 5:45-6:45 at Crescent Park's Mandeville Ellipse. This class is all about getting out and having fun and is open to all fitness levels! For more information visit www.crescentparknola.org.
December 14 @ 1:00 pm -
5:00 pm
The weekly fresh farmers market are held Wednesdays from 1:00-5:00 p.m. in the open air French Market, with complimentary 2 hour parking for CCFM shoppers, plus local live acoustic music and special programming including:
Wednesday Walking Tours: Local tour guide Dave Thomas offers a complimentary French Market culinary history tour each Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. that begins in A Tisket A Tasket book and gift shop in the French Market District and ends at the Crescent City Farmers Market,...
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French Market Music & Food Walking Tour. TOUR STARTS AT THE OLD U.S. MINT!
December 14 @ 1:30 pm -
2:30 pm
Due to New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park renovations this tour will begin at the Park Service Gift Shop on the 1st floor Old U.S. Mint located at 400 Esplanade Ave.
For more information please contact the National Park Gift Shop on 1st Floor of the Old U.S. Mint at 589-2265.
WEDNESDAY 1:30 P.M. FRENCH MARKET MUSIC & FOOD TOUR
TOUR BEGINS AT THE PARK SERVICE GIFT SHOP INSIDE THE OLD U.S. MINT-SIGN UPS REQUIRED (FREE) French Market Food...
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French Market Culinary History walking tour
December 14 @ 3:00 pm -
3:40 pm
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 Phone:( 504) 524-8482
The French Market Culinary History Tour meets at our cookbook-centric resident bookshop A Tisket a Tasket and includes stops at: Evans Creole Candy; a peek at the making of beignets at Café du Monde; river views...
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JAZZ PILATES WITH STEPHANIE JORDAN AT THE OLD U.S. MINT!
December 14 @ 4:00 pm -
5:00 pm
Due to New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park renovations this program will take place on the 3rd floor of the Old U.S. Mint located at 400 Esplanade Ave.
For more information please contact the National Park Gift Shop on 1st Floor of the Old U.S. Mint at 589-2265.
Jazz Pilates with Stephanie Jordan
The Old U.S. Mint 3rd Floor located at 400 Esplanade Ave.
Every Wednesday, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Free and Open to the Public...
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New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park Ranger Walk. RANGER WALK STARTS AT THE OLD U.S. MINT!
December 15 @ 11:00 am -
12:00 pm
Due to New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park renovations this tourr will begin at the Park Service Gift Shop on the 1st floor Old U.S. Mint located at 400 Esplanade Ave.
For more information please contact the National Park Gift Shop on 1st Floor of the Old U.S. Mint at 589-2265.
Space is limited to 25 per tour.
The National Park Service Ranger will take guide attendees throughout the French Market District to talk about the development of jazz in...
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YOGA SOCIAL CLUB AT CRESCENT PARK
December 15 @ 5:45 pm -
6:45 pm
For more information visit our YOGA SOCIAL CLUB FACEBOOK PAGE
Mingle, make friends and get sweaty each Thursday at Yoga Social Club in Crescent Park (N Peters & Marigny St. entrance).
Each week a different New Orleans yoga teacher will lead practice so you can discover a style that resonates with you.
Hosted by lululemon athletica shops at canal place in partnership with Crescent Park, this complimentary series runs through October 2016. Classes last one hour (5:45pm-6:45pm).
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Hours
Monday-Friday:
10am - 7pm
Saturday-Sunday: 8am - 5pm
8301 Olive Street
New Orleans, LA 70118
Cash, Credit, Debit, EBT, or Check
Have a question? Call us! (504) 483-7037
Remember: everything sold in our market is grown, raised, and produced locally!
What's in the Box?
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Saturday-Sunday: 9am - 5pm
8301 Olive Street
New Orleans, LA 70118
Cash, Credit, Debit, EBT, or Check
Have a question? Call us! (504) 483-7037
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TICKETS ON SALE
NOLA CHRISTMASFEST 2016
New Orleans Convention Center Holiday Festival Premiers Expanded Indoor Ice Skating Rink
. The fourth annual NOLA ChristmasFest kicks off Friday, December 16 and continues through Friday, December 30.
Tickets are $20 per person for admission and will include skating, skate rentals, admission to all rides and attractions. Skating lessons, photos with Santa, face painting and cookie deocorating will be charged separately. Group tickets are available for only $15 each when 10 or more tickets are purchased in advance.
Back by popular demand is the Gingerbread Exhibit which will feature dozens of New Orleans-themed confectionary creations of local landmarks by renowned chefs.
NEW ORLEANS - The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center announced the complete entertainment line-up for the Fourth Annual NOLA ChristmasFest:
* Friday, Dec. 16, 6:00 p.m. - New Orleans Ballet Association - Nutcraker
* Saturday, Dec. 17, and Sunday, Dec. 18, 12:00 p.m. - Imagine Theatre - The Present
* Saturday, Dec. 17, 6:00 p.m. - Riverwalk Band
* Monday, Dec. 19, at 6:00 p.m. - Victory Belles
* Tuesday, Dec. 20, and Wednesday, Dec. 21, 6:00 p.m. - Jeannie Morris School of Dance
* Thursday, Dec. 22, 6:00 p.m. - Hollywood Highsteppers
NOLA ChristmasFest, one of the largest indoor holiday events along the Gulf Coast, opens Friday, Dec. 16, and runs through Friday, Dec. 30, 2016, at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center inside Hall I.
The family-oriented holiday festival will include 15 days of family fun for all ages. NOLA ChristmasFest will showcase New Orleans' only authentic ice skating rink, which will be double in size from last year. Also new this year is the New Orleans-themed Gingerbread House Exhibit, which will stage beautifully hand-crafted gingerbread creations. NOLA ChristmasFest will also feature Santa and other popular holiday characters, carnival rides, themed inflatables and arts and crafts.
The popular children's activities including the A-Maze-ing walk-through Maze, Kringle Carousel, Winter Whirl, Snowball Fight and the Snowy Summit Climbing Wall will return for NOLA ChristmasFest 2016 guests. Children and families will be able to take memorable Christmas photos with Santa and his North Pole friends within the festive environment.
NOLA ChristmasFest will display thousands of dazzling lights and dozens of Christmas trees decorated by New Orleans businesses, and Convention Center Boulevard will be draped in holiday décor with more than one million mesmerizing lights synced to traditional and contemporary Christmas music.
The expansion of NOLA ChristmasFest 2016 is due to an overwhelming success in 2015 in which more than 44,000 visitors from all across the South enjoyed the indoor Christmas festivities.
NOLA ChristmasFest will be open every day during the two week event including special hours on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. NOLA Convenient parking will be available nearby.
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Celebrate the Holiday Season
with a FREE Bon Operatit! concert
Come enjoy classic holiday favorites and
join in on a Christmas carol sing-a-along!
Wednesday, December 14 from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
at the Four Points by Sheraton French Quarter
541 Bourbon Street
$5.00 valet parking at the hotel
To reserve a table call (504) 524-7611 ext 146
For more information visit
www.BonOperatit.com or call (504) 232-1046
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Joan Mitchell Center
2275 Bayou Road
New Orleans, LA 70119
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8:30am to 11:30am
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Join us on Wednesday, December 14 as we celebrate the completion of our 2016 residency cycle and share details about next year's artists and public programming!
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Joan Mitchell Center | 2275 Bayou Road | 504.940.2500
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https://www.facebook.com/events/580340618816890/
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A Holiday Lecture
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14
Wine reception 5:30 p.m., Presentation 6 p.m.
1126 Royal Street
Christmas has been celebrated for more than two millennia, but popular traditions practiced today -- decorating trees, gift-giving, Santa Claus and street caroling -- were largely invented in the Victorian era. Historian John Magill presents an illustrated lecture on the evolution of the holiday and how it came to be adapted into New Orleans' unique cultural milieu.
Free for museum members *
$7 admission for nonmembers.
and attend a series of four lectures in Spring 2017
along with other year-round benefits. Future lecture topics will include the history of Italians in the French Quarter, housekeeping tips from the 19th century, and the role of Irish domestic workers
in Victorian-era New Orleans.
To reserve seats for December 14, visit our Eventbrite registration page
, or call (504) 525-5661.
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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15TH
SAENGER THEATRE
TICKETS ON SALE THIS WEDNESDAY AT 10AM!
New Orleans, LA - Comedian/actors Dave Chappelle and Chris Tucker will join forces at the Saenger Theatre on February 15th for an unforgettable night of hilarity. Both Chappelle and Tucker have acquired years of stand-up comedy, acting and producing among other talents.
Dave Chappelle began his film care in 1993 as Ahchoo in Mel Brooks' Robin Hood: Men in Tights and then subsequently landed rolls in box office hits including The Nutty Professor, Con Air, and Blue Streak. His first lead role was in the 1998 comedy film Half Baked, which he co-wrote with Neal Brennan.
In 2003, Chappelle became more widely known for his sketch comedy television series, Chappelle's Show, also co-written with Brennan, which ran until his retirement from the show two years later. By 2006, Chappelle was called the "comic genius of America" by Esquire[3] and, in 2013, "the best" by a Billboard writer.[4] The show continues to run in late-night syndication and on television networks around the world.
Chris Tucker is best known for playing the role of Detective James Carter in the Rush Hour film series. He became a favorite on Russell Simmons' HBO Def Comedy Jam in the 1990s and came to prominence in his first starring role, the 1995 film cult classic Friday starring alongside Ice Cube. In 1997, Tucker was an executive producer and co-starred in the hit movie, Money Talks with Charlie Sheen and then appeared in the highly successful Luc Besson's The Fifth Element.
Chris Tucker co-starred in the 2013 Oscar®- nominated film Silver Linings Playbook with Robert DeNiro, Jennifer Lawrence and Bradley Cooper. To date, Tucker has starred in films that have collectively grossed over one billion dollars in box office sales worldwide. His most recent project, Ang Lee's Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk was recently released in theaters in November 2016.
Tickets for Dave Chappelle and Chris Tucker ($59.75 - $99.75) go on sale Wednesday, December 14th at 10am at the Saenger Theatre Box Office, ticketmaster.com, livenation.com or by calling 800-745-3000. The box office, located at 1111 Canal St., is open Monday through Friday 10am to 5pm. All tickets subject to applicable service charges and fees.
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Kino Movie Night
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Joyeux Noel
7:30 PM
* Food available for $5
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Schlarraffia Nova Orleana Sippung
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8 pm
Wir sprechen deutsch
Come and practice your German
By invitation only, check our link on DH webpage
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German Language Classes
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9:45 am - 10:45 am
Intermediate |
11 am - 12 pm
Beginners
See website for rates and more info
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Schlarraffia Christmas Party
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4 - 10 pm
By invitation only, check our link on DH webpage
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Singer's Practice
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Sängerchor @ 7 pm | Damenchor @ 8 pm
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Schlarraffia Nova Orleana Sippung
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8 pm
Wir sprechen deutsch
Come and practice your German
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Margarita Bergen
504-495-9181
The annual Holiday Round Table Luncheon on Wednesday, December 14 at noon at the Bourbon Orleans Hotel is completely sold out. More than 210 fun-loving guests will be attending this Holiday Tradition!
The festive luncheon will feature a Champagne Tasting by Lisa Tull of Republic Beverage, a Pinot Noir Tasting by Dr. James Moises of Moises Wines, a Vodka Tasting by luxury brand French imported Lucky Player FLEUR DE LIS VODKA and KING CAKE VODKA.
Talented Queen of Mardi Gras Posters Andrea Mistretta Quaranta will unveil her 2017 Mardi Gras Poster.
Authors of the book, Steamboat NATCHEZ, New Orleans & The History of Mississippi River Steamboats, Kerri McCaffety and Captain Clarke C. "Doc" Hawley, will be speaking about their new book. Radio show host and author Jeff Crouere will discuss his book, America's Last Chance. The featured entertainers include Suzaune Yee McKamey, Anaïs St. John, burlesque star Trixie Minx, entertainers Marshall Harris, Becky Allen, Claudia Baumgarten, Carl Mack and pianist Jim Walpole.
A fashion show presented by Tracee Dundas of Fashion Week and beautiful holidays hats will be for sale by Haute Dames' Debbie Crutchfield Evans and Suzy Capitelli.
Invited guests will be Consul of France Gregor Trumel and his wife Ingrid, Councilwoman Latoya Cantrell and Susan Guidry , Commander Nicolas Gernon- of the Eight District and Honorary Consul of England Jimmy Coleman.
A three-course gourmet luncheon will include wine and champagnes and valet parking for the all-inclusive price of $55. Please contact Judy LeBlanc with Bourbon Orleans Sales at 504-571-4672 or email her at
[email protected].
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Wednesdays are free thanks to The Helis Foundation. Join us!
Free Wednesdays at the New Orleans Museum of Art
Where: New Orleans Museum of Art, One Collins C. Diboll Circle, City Park, New Orleans, Louisiana 70124
When: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Who: Everyone welcome, free admission is for Louisiana residents
How: Just show up
Free admission on Wednesdays for Louisiana residents sponsored by the Helis Foundation
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University of Southern Miss Golden Eagles vs. University of Louisiana at Lafayette's Ragin' Cajuns!
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Outside the Bachs:
Baroque Christmas
with Handel's MESSIAH
December 15, 7:30 p.m.
Orpheum Theater, New Orleans
December 16, 7:30 p.m.
First Baptist Church, Covington
Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra
David Danzmayr, conductor
Alissa Mercurio Rowe, soprano
Lisa LaFleur, mezzo-soprano
Clarie Shackleton, mezzo-soprano
Kameron Lopreore, tenor
Ivan Griffin, bass-baritone
NOVA Masterworks
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Contact:
St. Louis Cathedral
615 Pere Antoine Alley
New Orleans, LA. 70116
504-525-9595, ext. 5341 or 5342
What: Organ recital by Emmanuel Arakélian. Young Artist in Residence of the St. Louis Cathedral. Free and open to the public.
When: Thursday, December 15, 6:00 pm.
Where: Cathedral-Basilica of St. Louis, King of France on Jackson Square, New Orleans.
EMMANUEL ARAKELIAN. Emmanuel Arakélian is a 2012 graduate of the Conservatoire national de région Toulon Provence Méditerranée. Graduating with highest honors in organ, harpsichord and basso continuo, he subsequently entered the famed Conservatoire national supérieur de musique et de danse de Paris (founded in 1795). At the conservatory, he has specialized in both organ and harpsichord (class of Olivier Latry and Michel Bouvard) and harpsichord (class of Olivier Baumont). Emmanuel's love for early music and his interest in instrument building, has lead him to work extensively with historic organs and harpsichords and to conduct research on baroque ornamentation and musical rhetoric. He is also known as an exponent of contemporary composers for organ such as Bernard Foccroulle (b. 1953), Thierry Escaich (b. 1965) and Jehan Alain (1911-1940). He has performed throughout Europe and at major organ festivals such as the International Organ Festival of the Chartres Cathedral and Toulouse Les Orgues.
He currently serves as organist and Artistic Director of Saint Léonce Cathedral of Fréjus, France. Mr. Arakélian was recently appointed "Young Artist in Residence" of the St. Louis Cathedral in New Orleans.
Mr. Arakélian's performance is made possible through the generosity of Elise Murray Cambon Memorial Trust and the parishioners of the St. Louis Cathedral
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The Music: Composers represented on the program include Johann Sebastian Bach, Dietrich Buxtehude, Michel Corrette, Louis-Claude Daquin and Louis Marchand.
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Celebration in the Oaks
December 11, 2016 - January 1, 2017
- Location: New Orleans Botanical Garden
- Address: Victory Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70124
- Times: Friday and Saturday 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm; Sunday - Thursday 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Admission: $9.00 per person, children under 3 and Friends of City Park enter free:Train Ride $5.00
- Phone: 504-483-9415
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The Circus Cats are Back.Tuna and the Rock Cats Raise $$ and help find homes for shelter cats in Mew Orleans!
A very special presentation of The Amazing Acro-cats Featuring Tuna and the Rock Cats, only in New Orleans at The Theatre at St. Claude (in the Marigny)
Fur the month of December they feature their Meowy Catmas special - PURRformances JUST FOR MEW ORLEANS! Celebrate Christmas (or Catmas) with us by watching cats jump through wreaths, roll an ornament, push a sleigh and performing an array of other seasonal tricks. Real rescued house cats that delight and amaze audiences of all ages.
There will also be a special appearance by The Rock-Cats (the only cat band in the entire WORLD!) playing seasonal carol selections such as "A Cat in a Manger", "Catnip Roasting on an Open Fire" and "God Rest Ye Merry Kittens" (Songs might not be performed as described.)
The Circus Cats travel the country on their Amazing Acro-Cat bus which is also a mobile fostering unit - helping cats and kittens from Jefferson Parish Animal Shelter find their furrever homes. Before, during and after the purrformances you can find the adoptable cats and kittens in the raffle ticket area.
This one hour show has limited tickets available so they suggest buying online to get premium front row seats before it sells out! Their Very Important Cat People (VICP seating) get front row seats, and very special purrks after the show! These fabulous felines also always donate part of their proceeds to us at Jefferson SPCA.
Purrforming at The Theatre at St. Claude
(behind Allways Lounge)
December 15th and 16th 7pm
December 17th 4pm and 7pm
December 18th 7pm
Very Important Cat People (VICP seating) - Front row seats with special after show perks is only $34 - GA seating is $24 Kids Prices (10 years old and younger) $20. Tickets at the door cost $36, $26, and $22.
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Other spirits tastings this month!
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Thursday, December 15th
Smooth Ambler Bourbon
Tuesday, December 20th
Virgil Kane Bourbon
(During Trivia)
Thursday, December 22nd
Cathead Vodka
Old New Orleans Rum
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If you are a Louisiana resident you can enjoy the Ogden Museum of Southern Art for free on Thursdays thanks to the Helis Foundation. Great museum with the largest and most comprehensive assemblage of Southern art in the world, establishing the Ogden Museum as the preeminent resource on art and culture of the South.
Where: Ogden Museum of Southern Art, 925 Camp St., New Orleans, LA 70130
When: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Cost: Free for Louisiana resdients
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Celebrate the Holidays with
laughter and magic
at The Castle Comedy Theatre
501 Williams Blvd. in Kenner's
historic "Rivertown" district...
Free, Safe, Well-lit parking -
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HILARIOUS
HOLIDAY
FUN!!
*
Fri. Dec. 16
8pm-11pm
Tickets $15
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Comic icon
Becky Allen,
on stage with
three of the
funniest stand
up comics
around,
Rhonda
Bordelon,
Cyril Morise
and
Marie DiSanti
will guarantee
to be this
year's must
see holiday
entertainment
event.
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Bitten By
A Wizard -
The Comedy Magic
of
Michael Dardant
*
Saturdays
Dec. 17 &
Jan. 14
8pm
Tickets $15
*
Here's your chance to step into the world of magic with a master of Comedy Magic and up close Sleight of Hand. He qualified for the World Championships of Magic, (FISM) in Italy, July 2015, where he placed in the top ten in the World in the category of Parlour Magic. As you'll see, Mike brings a lot to the table (including the silverware which often falls from his hat).
Watch him in action!
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A magnolia-scented Christmas show. See Mrs. Sandy Claus do hair and talk trash with Wheezy Grincheaux, Herbelle The Elf, Mrs. Scratchit, and Cherie Snowman. Starring the creators of DITZYLAND, Ricky Graham, Varla Jean Merman, Sean Patterson and Jefferson Turner.
This is adult antidote to the holiday season!
Dec. 16-18
Steel Poinsettias
8 p.m. Fri.-Sat.; 2 p.m. Sun.
Tickets $30
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A Vintage Christmas
The Victory Belles present musical favorites such as Do You Hear What I Hear, I'll Be Home for Christmas, The Christmas Song, Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas and Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer. Joined by Tom Hook as Burl Ives, this all new Canteen production promises to bring you an old-fashioned Christmas full of seasonal nostalgia.
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Movies on the Mississippi
Friday, December 16, 6:30PM
The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk and the Downtown Development District (DDD) present three nights of free outdoor screenings of holiday movie favorite, Elf, at the annual Holiday Movies on the Mississippi. Free and open to the public, the events will be hosted at Riverwalk's Spanish Plaza with the movies shown on a 26-foot movie screen.
- Friday, Dec. 16, 6:30 p.m. - Elf
The screenings include popcorn from Popcorn Bistro and hot chocolate from Café du Mode. The first 75 families in attendance each Friday will receive a free fleece blanket, courtesy of the DDD.
The film series is part of the DDD's Canal Street: Home for the Holidays promotion that supports Canal Street retailers during the holiday season and encourages family-friendly activity along the Canal Street corridor.
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Frank Stansbury will be a guest on the
Tim McNally S
how
3pm Every Friday
Talking about the Weekend's Events
Host, The Dine, Wine and Spirits Show
Every weekday, 3-5 p.m.
WGSO 990AM
Wine and Spirits Editor
and monthly Feature Writer
New Orleans Magazine
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FREE Open Community Ballet Classes with
Donald Williams
Former Dance Theatre of Harlem Principal Dancer
and Master Teacher
Dec. 16
10:30am-12:00pm Ballet Master Classes
(Ages 14 & up - Intermediate/Advanced Level)
Location: The Chevron Studio at Lyons Rec Center, 624 Louisiana Ave.
Registration will begin in person 30 minutes prior to each class - first come, first served.
New participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian
to complete and sign an enrollment packet and release forms.
or call 504.522.0996 ext. 213.
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BELLES & BEARS AT A TEDDY BEAR TEA
New Holiday Tradition comes to The National WWII Museum
WHAT:
The traditional Teddy Bear Tea arrives at the National World War II Museum just in time for the holidays. Guests will be entertained with favorite holiday songs by the museum's charming local trio, the Victory Belles, and American Sector Restaurant + Bar will serve delicious food and sweet treats. A special visit from Santa will round out the morning event and young guests will leave this tea with a teddy bear souvenir.
https://ticketing.nationalww2museum.org/webstore/shop/viewItems.aspx?cg=Tickets&c=TBT
WHEN:
December 17, 2016
10AM - 12PM
WHERE:
BB's Stage Door Canteen
The National WWII Museum
945 Magazine Street
HOW:
Tickets are $59 each ($54 for members) and may be purchased online atwww.nationalww2museum.org
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Dec 11, 2016 to Dec 18, 2016
12:00 PM until 06:00 PM
This event occurs weekly, on Sunday, Saturday and Sunday.
Dat Dog's Magazine Street location will transform during the first three weekends in December to host a series of holiday markets with the Magazine St. Art Market. Guests can expect festivities including a toy drive, swag bags, raffles, football watch parties, kid's crafts, face painting, live music and more. An assortment of local artisans will also showcase their products.
The toy drive will benefit Children's Hospital New Orleans. Donors will receive $2 off any hot dog from Dat Dog for a new, unwrapped toy donation (limit one per customer).
The Magazine St. Art Market offers a unique weekend destination in the courtyard of Dat Dog with the convenience of being on Magazine Street. Featuring new artists each weekend, we specialize in affordable local
art, wearable art, jewelry and costumes. Find everything you need for your weekend oasis: food and drink specials at Dat Dog, local art, game day and family-friendly fun! We feature a full calendar of special events and
curated art markets.
Free
View map Dat Dog on Magazine
3336 Magazine St.
New Orleans, LA
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Teddy Bear Tea at The Roosevelt New Orleans
December 11 - Saturday, December 24
Click here for times and more details
Elves are busily preparing for this popular event that delights and excites children of all ages! At Teddy Bear Tea you will be taken on Santa's journey to the rooftops of New Orleans. Santa and Mrs. Claus will welcome you and your children while you enjoy a presentation of delicious holiday food, specialty teas, and tasty pastries, as well as sparkling wine and mimosas for Mom and Dad.
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St. Augustine Church Concerts- Back by Popular Demand!
St. Augustine is the oldest African-American Catholic church in the United States. The church is located at 1210 Gov. Nicholls Street in the historic Treme neighborhood. Free secure parking is available in the church's parking lot - enter from Henriette Delille Street.
The St. Augustine Church holiday concerts, produced by French Quarter Festivals, Inc. as part of Christmas New Orleans Style, run for an hour, from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. The concerts are free and open to the pubic.
- December 17, 2016 Original Tuxedo Jazz Band
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Louisiana Music Factory
Free Concert Series Schedule
December 2016 Schedule
Saturday,
December 17thToday's concerts sponsored by Pontchartrain Vineyards witha FREE WINE TASTING2:00pm - Fred LeBlanc3:00pm - Harmonouche
421 Frenchmen St, New Orleans, LA 70116
(504) 586-1094
Hours: 11AM to 8PM Daily
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PIETY STREET HOLIDAY MARKET: Last-Stop Shop!
Saturday, December 17
11 AM to 4 PM * Old Ironworks
612 Piety St., just off Chartres
Art * Crafts * Vintage * Flea
Delicious Food * Live Music
12/17: Dave Rebeck String Trio
Info: 504-505-4113; [email protected]
Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1585843058096324
It's a Yule-apalooza! Pick up some last-minute gifts at stocking stuffer central: Piety Street Market! 70+ vendors offer a festive array of creative art, handmade jewelry and crafts, homemade goodies, vintage clothes & collectibles, used books and flea market finds in a bustling neighborhood setting. Come get you some!
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PREPARATIONS UNDERWAY AS
"RUNNING OF THE SANTAS" INCHES CLOSER
New Orleans Magazine lists Renowned Costumed Christmastime event as a must for the holidays
(New Orleans, La.) -
The "
Running of the Santas
," the largest, quirkiest and possibly most unique Christmastime event along the Gulf Coast, will bring thousands of costumed revelers to the Big Easy when the extravaganza kicks off in the New Orleans Warehouse District for a sixth year on Saturday, December 17. Last year's "Running of the Santas" attracted more than 3,000 revelers to the streets of downtown New Orleans to participate in Christmastime merrymaking.
The annual "Running of the Santas" kicks off at 11 a.m. from the "South Pole" located at Manning's at 519 Fulton St., where revelers will experience live music and special holiday drinks. The crowd of Santas will then depart for the six block "Fun Run" at 5:45 p.m. to the "North Pole" located at Generations Hall at 310 Andrew Higgins Drive. Registration begins at 11 a.m. at Manning's. This year's "South Pole" will offer food by Manning's and musical entertainment by D.J. Wixx.
This holiday tradition calls for participants to dress up in their most creative Christmas attire for a chance to win the treasured "Best Holiday Costume" award. The outlandish costume contest is scheduled for 8 p.m. on stage at Generations Hall. Event organizers predict more than 4,000 costumed participants will turn out this year donned as Santa, Mrs. Claus, Elf, Rudolph, Jack Frost, the Ghost of Christmas Past and other assorted costumed characters.
Flow Tribe will headline this year's "Running of the Santas." The renowned New Orleans funk band will rock the Christmas event at Generations Hall from 8:30 - 10 p.m., and Category 6 will ignite the crowd from 6:30 - 8 p.m.
This year, New Orleans Magazine listed "Running of the Santas" as # 9 in its distinguished column titled "Fifty Things Every New Orleanian Should Do."
Tickets to the "Running of the Santas" are now available atwww.runningofthesantas.com
and on Twitter @RunningSantas
A portion of the proceeds will benefit That Others May Live Foundation. The foundation is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization established in 2002. The foundation provides scholarships, family counseling, and aid to surviving children of United States Air Force (USAF) Rescue Heroes who gave the ultimate sacrifice during a rescue mission. The goal of the program is to ensure that every child of a fallen personnel recovery service member receives an opportunity for success.
About Running of the Santas
"Running of the Santas
" is the premier holiday season event which started in 1998 in the streets of downtown Philadelphia when 40 close friends decided to suit up in holiday costumes and go bar hopping. More than a decade and a half later, the "Running of the Santas" event has grown across the world with more than 20 host cities from Pennsylvania to the shores of New Zealand.
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A portion of the proceeds will benefit That Others May Live Foundation. The foundation is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization established in 2002. The foundation provides scholarships, family counseling, and aid to surviving children of United States Air Force (USAF) Rescue Heroes who gave the ultimate sacrifice during a rescue mission. The goal of the program is to ensure that every child of a fallen personnel recovery service member receives an opportunity for success.
About Running of the Santas
"Running of the Santas
" is the premier holiday season event which started in 1998 in the streets of downtown Philadelphia when 40 close friends decided to suit up in holiday costumes and go bar hopping. More than a decade and a half later, the "Running of the Santas" event has grown across the world with more than 20 host cities from Pennsylvania to the shores of New Zealand.
The 2016 Running of the Santas kicks off at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 17.
The annual extravaganza starts at the "South Pole" located at Manning's, 519 Fulton St., where the bevy of Santas will depart for the four block "Fun Run" at 6:00 p.m. to the "North Pole" located at Generations Hall, 310 Andrew Higgins Dr.
Registration begins at 11:00 a.m. at Manning's where more than 5,000 partygoers will indulge in holiday food and specialty drinks.
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Some Like It Hot! is a New Orleans Dixieland Jazz Band
formed from a love of traditional jazz playing the Jazz Brunch
Every Sunday from 11am - 2 pm
Enjoy Mimosa's & a delicious brunch! No Cover Charge.
BUFFA'S
1001 Esplanade Ave, NOLA (enter Buffa's Back Room on Burgundy Street).
I want to remind you that Buffa's Never has a Cover Charge
and they feature about 15 bands performing every week
Plus the Restaurant is open 24/7 serving good food!
Some Like It Hot Band
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12-15-16
The holidays are arriving soon. What better way to spend a night with your family, friends, or your honey than attending the Christmas Tribute to Frank Sinatra?
! This is going to be a special show, everyone! It features David Cook & The Yat Pack playing songs from good 'ol Frank Sinatra. The show will be Thursday, December 15, 2016 @ 8:00pm at Boomers inside Boomtown Casino New Orleans. Tickets are on sale NOW and can be purchased through Ticketweb by clicking this link http://www.ticketweb.com/t3/sale/SaleEventDetail?dispatch=loadSelectionData&eventId=6973935
or by calling 1-866-777-8932.
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I'll be a featured guest on Don Vappie's Creole Christmas show at the historic Dew Drop Inn in on December 16. It's a CD Release Party, so save your money, and buy all your presents from Don! This is one of the coolest places to play in the whole world. There's home cooked food and wine/beer available, and the vibe is family-friendly. If it's cool out, wear a jacket, as it's open air.
Friday, December 16
Dew Drop Inn
430 Lamarque Street
Old Mandeville, LA
6:30 - 9:00p
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Hope to see you out listening to live music, even if it's not mine!
Peace and love,
Cindy Scott
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12-27-16
THE FRIENDS OF THE CABILDO TO HOST ANNUAL
CREOLE CHRISTMAS FRENCH QUARTER TOURS
NEW ORLEANS (November, 2016) - The Friends of the Cabildo, the support organization for the Louisiana State Museum, will host their annual Creole Christmas tours, December 27th - 29th, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. These well-loved Christmas focused tours take guests through historic homes throughout the French Quarter, providing a glimpse as to how Creoles might have celebrated the holiday in the past. Tickets are $20 for existing FOC members, $25 for non-members, $15 for seniors, students, children twelve and under are free.
"The Creole Christmas tours are an annual tradition that many look forward to," says Ruth Burke, president of the Friends of the Cabildo board of directors. "Attendees are able to set their own pace as they visit several historic home locations in the French Quarter, staged for Christmas."
Originating at the 1850 House Museum store at 523 St. Ann Street on Jackson Square, the tours direct guests through various stop points in the French Quarter. Featured homes include the Gallier House, the 1850 House, the Spring Fiesta House, the Historic New Orleans Collection's Williams Residence and the Beauregard-Keyes House. In the Spring Fiesta House, guests can partake in refreshments while enjoying a presentation on Reveillon and its Creole origins.
"The holiday season in New Orleans is truly special," Friends of the Cabildo Executive Director Jason Strada said. "Visitors are getting to experience what Christmas looked like back then, from a historically accurate perspective while at the same time helping support and preserve our city and state's history."
To purchase Creole Christmas tour tickets, contact Friends of the Cabildo at (504) 523-3939, or visit FriendsoftheCabildo.org. Day of the tour tickets can be purchased at the 1850 House or by calling (504) 524-9118.
About Friends of the Cabildo
Founded in 1956, the Friends of the Cabildo (FOC) is 501(c) (3) organization that supports the Louisiana State Museum (LSM). The FOC assists the LSM through a variety of functions including providing volunteers and financial support to all State Museum properties in New Orleans and the state of Louisiana. The Friends of the Cabildo are located in Historic Jackson Square in the Cabildo at 701 Chartres Street and can be contacted at (504) 523-3939 or by visiting www.FriendsoftheCabildo.org.
Executive Director
Friends of the Cabildo
701 Chartres Street
New Orleans, LA 70116
(504) 523-3939 (O)
(504) 524-9130 (F)
12-31-16
'Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve' Heads To New Orleans For First-Ever Live Central Time Zone Countdown
For the first time ever, Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest will include a Central Time Zone countdown, as the New Year's Eve 2016-17 edition of the annual broadcast will include live coverage from New Orleans.
The live segments will include exclusive performances from the Allstate® Fan Fest, in which New Orleans locals and tourists gather to celebrate New Year's Eve and usher in the college football Sugar Bowl held in New Orleans on New Year's Day. The broadcast will also include interviews leading up to midnight and a fleur-de-lis drop near Jackson Square when the clock turns to 2017.
Ryan Seacrest will lead the New Year countdown to midnight live from New York City with comedian
Jenny McCarthy
in Times Square. Singer-songwriter and Black Eyed Peas vocalist
Fergie
will return to host the Billboard Hollywood Party from Los Angeles.
Marking the 45th anniversary of the annual show, Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2017 will feature 5 1/2 hours of performances and reports. Previously announced performers include
Mariah Carey
, DNCE, Thomas Rhett and Gloria Estefan and the cast of the Broadway musical On Your Feet. Performers for the Los Angeles wing of the broadcast will be announced in the coming weeks.
Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2017 airs Saturday, December 31 starting at 8 PM ET/PT on
ABC
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1-6-17
JANUARY 6-7-8, 2017
FRI-SAT-SUN
Francis Portela, Batman and Robin, Coming to New Orleans Comic Con!
Green Lantern Corps; LoSH; Adventure Comics; Captain America; The Flash; X-Men; Wolverine; Batman; Spider-Man+!
A current teacher at the Joso School for Comic-Book Artists, and also a former student, Francis started working in American comic-books both as a penciler (two issues of GI Joe: Frontline for Image / Devil's Due) and an inker, in books like Batman: Gotham Knights (with Al Barrionuevo) for DC Comics, and The Resistance (with Juan Santacruz) for Wildstorm.
Later, he started penciling for Marvel, company he's still working with these days, in titles like Araa: The heart of the Spider; Captain Universe: X-23; Heroes for Hire; a lengthy stint as artist in Black Panther, and also three issues of Wolverine: First Class.
The miniseries Supervillain Teamp: MODOK's 11 was his first collaboration with writer Fred Van Lente, and they worked together again in short stories like the Vulture one they did for Web of Spider-Man #5, and the Halo: Blood Line miniseries.
Currently, Francis is drawing the New-52 Legion of Superheroes book for DC Comics.
http://wizardworld.com/comiccon/neworleans
1-7-17
MUSICAL TALENT ANNOUNCED FOR LINK STRYJEWSKI FOUNDATION BAL MASQUÉ
Dr. John & the Nite Trippers Headline 2nd Annual Fundraiser
New Orleans, Louisiana - The Link Stryjewski Foundation is proud to announce the musical lineup for the Second Annual Bal Masqué, set for January 7, 2017 at the historic Orpheum Theater in New Orleans. Dr. John & the Nite Trippers will headline the evening, following performances by Big Sam's Funky Nation, Cha Wa, and the Roots of Music. The gala fundraiser is a celebration of New Orleans' Creole carnival roots, capturing the spirit of a classic Bal Masqué with music, dance and food. The evening will feature culinary creations from world-renowned chefs John Currence (City Grocery, Oxford, MS), Suzanne Goin (Lucques, Los Angeles), Paul Kahan (Publican, Chicago), Mike Lata (FIG, Charleston), Nancy Oakes (Prospect, San Francisco), Richard Reddington (Redd, Yountville, CA), Andrea Reusing (Lantern, Chapel Hill), and Maggie Scales (La Boulangerie, New Orleans). The Bal Masqué will follow an intimate event preview dinner on Friday, January 6, 2017, at Calcasieu, hosted by returning chef Mario Batali (Babbo, New York City). Tickets available now at balmasque.linkstryjewski.org or by calling 504-588-2189 Ext. 5.
"Dr. John is an international legend and New Orleans icon who represents the musical soul of our city," states Chef Donald Link. "We are honored that he will join us in support of our mission to help nourish and educate the youth of New Orleans this year." Dr. John, whose career spans six-decades, recently released a new album, The Musical Mojo of Dr. John: Celebrating Mac and His Music. The album includes performances by Bruce Springsteen, John Fogerty, Widespread Panic and Dr. John & The Nite Trippers' Music Director Sarah Morrow. It also includes performances by several New Orleans legends, Allen Toussaint, Irma Thomas, Terence Blanchard, John Boutté, Big Chief Monk Boudreaux, the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, George Porter Jr. and Zigaboo Modeliste of the Meters, and Aaron, Charles and Cyril Neville.
The Link Stryjewski Foundation was created to address the persistent cycle of violence and poverty, as well as the lack of quality education and job training opportunities available to young people in New Orleans. The Link Stryjewski Foundation provides support to organizations that directly work to end the cycle of violence and poverty that affect the lives of children.
More information about the Bal Masqué and the Link Stryjewski Foundation can be found at http://www.linkstryjewski.org/bal/
Chefs Donald Link and Stephen Stryjewski created the Link Stryjewski Foundation to address the persistent cycle of violence and poverty, as well as the lack of quality education and job training opportunities available to young people in New Orleans. The Link Stryjewski Foundation provides support to organizations that directly work to end this cycle. The mission of the Link Stryjewski Foundation is to help nourish and educate the youth of New Orleans, allowing them to realize their potential and become active positive members of our community. For more information about the Link Stryjewski Foundation and its beneficiaries, visit www.linkstryjewski.org
For More Information:
Liz Bodet:
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1-24-17
WYES SEASON OF GOOD TASTES
With limited seating...reservations fill fast! Be sure to head to
wyes.org
on Monday, November 14 to be the first to purchase your seat online. All proceeds benefit WYES, your local PBS member station.
Click here for all participating restaurants, menus and refund policy.
New this year...reservations online only!
http://wyes.events.table8.com/
WYES KICKS OFF THE 25TH YEAR OF SEASON OF GOOD TASTES
Local Restaurants Donate Dinner to Support Local PBS Member Station WYES
New Orleans, LA - This season marks the the 25th year that WYES has spotlighted some of the finest local restaurants during our annual WYES SEASON OF GOOD TASTES. Guests can look forward to a delicious five or six-course meal planned by the chef with delectable wines, spirits and/or cocktails paired with each course. This season, from December through March, guests can choose from six restaurants with menus highlighting everything from Slow Roasted Peking Duck, to Chargrilled Gulf Oysters to Soupe à la Bière with leeks, potato and house-made bacon. Be sure to grab your seat at these highly coveted dinners by making your reservations online only beginning Monday, November 14 at
wyes.org
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Tuesday, January 24, 6:30 p.m.
Dickie Brennan's Black Duck at Palace Café
Master Chef Rène Bajeux
605 Canal Street, New Orleans
$95
Tuesday, February 7, 6:30 p.m.
Broussard's
Chef Neal Swindler
819 Conti Street, New Orleans
$95
Tuesday, March 14, 6:30 p.m.
Trinity
Chef Michael Isolani
1117 Decatur Street, New Orleans
$65
Monday, March 27, 6:30 p.m.
Compère Lapin
Chef Nina Compton
The Old No. 77 Hotel & Chandlery
535 Tchoupitoulas Street, New Orleans
$95
RESERVATION POLICY: New this year, WYES will be taking ONLY online reservations at
wyes.org
through Table8, an online reservation service. Your credit card will be charged at the time your reservation(s) is made. Event reservations are transferable to another guest. If you would like your reservation(s) transferred to another name, email
[email protected]
. 100% refund will be issued for cancellations made one week prior to the dinner. There will be a late cancellation fee of $25 per reservation for any cancellations made after the one-week deadline. Cancellations within two days of the dinner, please consider your payment a donation to WYES.
2-17-17
NBA All-Star oncourt festivities tip off Friday, Feb. 17, with the BBVA Compass Rising Stars Challenge, where the league's top rookies and second-year players will compete in a U.S. versus World game format for the third consecutive year. On Saturday, Feb. 18, State Farm All-Star Saturday Night will feature current NBA players showcasing their unique abilities in exciting basketball competitions, including the Taco Bell Skills Challenge, where participants compete head-to-head in a series of passing, shooting and agility drills; the Foot Locker Three-Point Contest; and Verizon Slam Dunk. The weekend concludes on Sunday, Feb. 19, with the NBA All-Star Game.
4-24-17
Official PGA TOUR Event
TPC Louisiana
April 24 - 30, 2017
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Love New Orleans & She'll Love You Back.
Sincerely,
Frank Stansbury
Lafete News
[email protected]
504-450-1955
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