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Tuesday April 13, 2021
LSU will welcome fans back to Tiger Stadium for the National L Club Spring Game on Saturday, April 17.
Kickoff is scheduled for noon CT on SEC Network+, with live radio broadcast on LSUsports.net/live and 104.5/104.9 FM in Baton Rouge.
Admission to the game will be free of charge and seating will be general admission throughout the lower bowl of Tiger Stadium. Gates to Tiger Stadium will open at 11 a.m. that day and fans will be able to enter at the South and West gates.
LSU will follow safety protocols currently in place for all of its outdoor athletic events and social distancing is encouraged throughout the lower bowl. In addition, masks will be required to enter Tiger Stadium.
The LSU football team will walk down Victory Hill at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday. Fans are invited to cheer the Tigers down Victory Hill using social distancing.
A free 2021 National L Club Spring Game poster and roster card will be distributed to fans when entering the stadium. Concession stands will be open throughout the south concourse of Tiger Stadium.
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Louisiana to take orders for oyster larvae
BATON ROUGE, LA.
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says it will start taking orders for oyster larvae through its online portal on Monday morning.
The Michael C. Voisin Oyster Hatchery typically gets about 20 to 30 orders a year for oyster larvae and seed oysters, department spokesman Rene LeBreton said in an email Friday.
"The hatchery mainly focuses on producing larvae, but seed production is performed on a limited basis,” he wrote.
Louisiana to take orders for oyster larvae beginning Louisiana to take orders for oyster larvae beginning Monday


The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says it will start taking orders for oyster larvae through its online portal on Monday morning.
The Michael C. Voisin Oyster Hatchery typically gets about 20 to 30 orders a year for oyster larvae and seed oysters, department spokesman Rene LeBreton said in an email Friday.
"The hatchery mainly focuses on producing larvae, but seed production is performed on a limited basis,” he wrote.


Larvae cost $250 to $400 per million and seed oysters $9.75 to $13.50 per thousand, depending on the type, LeBreton said.
Orders will be first-come, first-served, with priority to Louisiana oyster growers. The department notes that larger orders may be reduced or split based on availability of larvae and seed oysters.


please visit the music relief program website
City Of New Orleans Launches Music Relief Programs
The City of New Orleans has launched economic relief programs for music venues, including waiving 2021 alcoholic beverage operator (APO) and mayoralty permit fees, providing small grants to support venues and individual musicians in becoming compliant with city and state reopening guidelines, and partnering with local nonprofits to provide free, one-on-one assistance to music venues to apply to the SBA’s Shuttered Venue Operator Grants Program. For more information, including a listing of technical assistance providers .
Vaccine Locations

The NOLA Hospitality SAFE Team will host a COVID-19 Vaccination event on Tuesday April 13, 2021 from 7:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. at Dickie Brennan's Tableau, 616 St. Peter Street, for members of the hospitality workforce. The Johnson & Johnson one-shot vaccines are being provided by Ochsner Health. Appointments are highly encouraged. Register by calling (844) 888-2772 . Bring a form of Photo Identification (driver’s license, passport, state ID card, etc.). Insurance is not required. Please

There were 40 new COVID cases and no deaths since yesterday. 40.5% of NOLA residents have received 1st COVID vaccine. ready.nola.gov/data

As a reminder, the City of New Orleans is also offering vaccines at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. The Regional Transit Authority (RTA) is providing free shuttle service to the Convention Center Hall from Duncan Plaza, the West Bank RTA Park and Ride, and the New Orleans East Walmart. Complimentary parking for individuals driving to the Convention Center will be available in Parking Lot F, directly across from Hall J. New Orleans Emergency Medical Services continue to administer vaccine in the homes of residents who are homebound.

Those interested in receiving a vaccine in Louisiana should register for an appointment by calling (504) 290-5200 Appointments are required.

everyone 16+ in LA
is vaccine eligible.

Vaccines available daily! Free & no ID or insurance needed. We've created a community vaccine event calendar at
Join the Citywide Vaccine Waitlist. If eligible, we'll contact you when appointments are available. ready.nola.gov/getvaccine
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Additional information about Jake and his coloring book projects can be viewed at
NEW! Color New Orleans Coloring Book! Launching
April 13th!!
Color New Orleans is a coloring book filled to the brim with the city’s most iconic settings. This new addition to the Color Our Town series, is a perfect celebration of the Big Easy!
From Bourbon Street to the famed Streetcar and the St. Louis Cathedral, Color New Orleans brings NOLA’s most recognizable landmarks to life. Detailed in over twenty beautiful line drawings, readers can spend their time coloring these attractions and learn about their detailed histories.
The Color Our Town New Orleans Collection also includes beautifully illustrated notecards! visit: colornola.com
Author Jake Rose’s passion for architecture, photography, and most importantly, historic landmarks, led him to create the Color Our Town series of coloring books celebrating the beauty and diversity of small towns and big cities across America. Collaborating with artists from around the world, beautiful line drawings are created using Jake’s own photographs, each accompanied by rich detailed histories, making it unique in the world of coloring books.
City of New Orleans Mobile Testing

If you think you've been exposed, please quarantine yourself until you receive your test results.
TUESDAY Apr 13
AT 11:00 AM
Cooped Up and Cooking
Humana plans to go live.
Spring is just around the corner, so why not add some zest to your step? Join Chef Nino on Tuesday, April 13, at noon EST, to learn his latest Cooped up and Cooking recipe: Creamy Greek Yogurt-Honey Lemon Lime Salad With Quick Chicken. Come get in the mood for warmer, spring days with a refreshing twist on a simple yet satisfying dish! #ThatsHumanCare
Here’s the ingredients list to help you prepare:
For the salad: 4 Tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice; 4 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice; 4 tablespoons local honey; 4 tablespoons first cold-pressed olive oil; 1 cup plain Greek yogurt; 12 ounces of your favorite salad greens; salt and pepper to taste.
For the chicken: 1 pound boneless chicken thighs or breasts (cut thin); 4 tablespoons first cold-pressed olive oil; 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or cilantro, cut finely; salt and pepper to taste. If you’re missing any ingredients, there’s no need to worry. Chef Nino will guide you through substitutions during the event.
If you need a reminder, click Get Reminder below to be notified before the event begins.

New Orleans Jazz Museum
400 Esplanade Avenue
New Orleans
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4-13-21

Virtual Concert: Cultural Connection with Tania and Sasha Daley
  • Tuesday, April 13, 2021
  • 2:00 PM  3:00 PM
  • New Orleans Jazz Museum
  • 400 Esplanade Ave.New OrleansUnited States 

Join the New Orleans Jazz Museum on Facebook Live for Cultural Connection featuring Tania and Sasha Daley! Cultural Connection highlights the roots, history and development of local and international musicians and how they have managed to make a cultural connection through music, the language that unites us all.
This performance is free and open to all on Facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live.

VIRTUAL CONCERT: Sporty's Brass Band live from the Jazz Museum Balcony!
  • Tuesday, April 13, 2021
  • 5:00 PM  6:00 PM
  • New Orleans Jazz Museum
  • 400 Esplanade AvenueNew OrleansUnited States

Sporty’s Brass Band will perform live for the New Orleans Jazz Museum's socially-distant courtyard concert series on Tuesday at 5pm CDT.
Enjoy Jazz Music from home with the New Orleans Jazz Museum! Join the Jazz Museum online for their weekly Courtyard Live-stream Concert Series, in which dynamic jazz musicians perform live from the Jazz Museum’s balcony! Tune in every Tuesday at 5pm on facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live to watch for free.

Virtual Concert: Jumphounds Rockin' With Cosimo!
  • Tuesday, April 13, 2021
  • 7:45 PM  9:45 PM
  • New Orleans Jazz Museum
  • 400 Esplanade Ave.New OrleansUnited States

Tune in on Facebook Live for a Jumphounds’ birthday tribute to Cosimo Matassa! The concert stream is free and open to the public on facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live.

$4.4M children’s emergency room planned for Metairie
Children’s Hospital New Orleans will expand in Metairie, opening a new pediatric emergency room in September
The 11,000-square-foot facility at Clearview Parkway and Veterans Boulevard will have 11 beds for patients up to age 21 and will be open 24 hours.

Beyond emergency services, the facility will also provide diagnostic imaging services like CT scans, X-rays and ultrasounds.

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4 PM CST – 6 PM CST
Phil Melancon & His Baby Grand Piano at 24 frames in Canal Place Mall
Prytania Theatres at Canal Place
4 PM CST – 6 PM CST

Price: Free · Duration: 2 hr

Prytania Theatre Presents...
Phil Melancon & His Baby Grand Piano at 24 frames in Canal Place Mall
Join us every Tueday & Saturday at our bar, 24 Frames! Phil Melancon takes over our Baby Grand Piano performing your favorite New Orleans Classics & Show Tunes in Phil's iconic New Orleans Style.
The Show Must Go On!
24 Frames Bar at Canal Place
in the Prytania Theatres at Canal Place
333 Canal Street, 3rd Floor
New Orleans, LA
This event is free, however, you must register by clicking the link above.
2727 Prytania St,
New Orleans, LA 70130
504-895-2266

Melissa Ginsburg in conversation with Laura Lippman

|| Tuesday April 13th ||
6-7pm CST

"Ava, 14 years old and totally on her own, has still not fully processed her mother's death when she finds herself on a train heading to New Orleans, going to stay with Lane, her grandmother whom she's never met. Lane is a well-known artist in the New Orleans art scene. She spends most of her days in a pot-smoke haze, sipping iced coffee, and working on the mural that has been her singular focus for years. Her grip on reality is shaky at best, but her work provides a comfort. Ava's arrival unsettles Lane. The girl bears an uncanny resemblance to her daughter, whom she was estranged from before her death. Now her presence is dredging up painful and disturbing memories, which forces Lane to retreat even further into her own mind. Ava, meanwhile, is entranced and frightened by her grandmother. She wants to be included in her eccentric life, but can't quite navigate Lane's tempestuous moods. Attempting to keep the peace is Oliver, Lane's assistant and confidant. As this unlikely trio attempts to find their way and form a bond, the oppressive heat and history of New Orleans bears down on them, forcing them to a reckoning none of them is ready for…"
Upcoming 2021 Stewards of Children Open Enrollment Sessions (2-Hour Training):


  • May 3, 6:00PM (ONLINE)
  • June 7, 6:00PM (ONLINE)
  • July 5, 6:00PM (ONLINE)
  • August 2, 6:00PM (ONLINE)
  • September 13, 6:00PM (ONLINE)
  • October 4, 6:00PM (ONLINE)
  • November 1, 6:00PM (ONLINE)
  • December 6, 6:00PM (ONLINE)


Upcoming 2021 Play It Safe! Open Enrollment Sessions (1-Hour Training):

  • April 13, 6:00PM (ONLINE - Grade 3)
  • May 4, 6:00PM (ONLINE - Grade 4)
  • June 8, 6:00PM (ONLINE - Grade 5)
  • July 6, 6:00PM (ONLINE - "Survivors," Grade 6)
  • August 3, 6:00PM (ONLINE - "Sexting and Cyberbullying," Middle thru High School)
  • September 14, 6:00PM (ONLINE - "It’s Harassment," Middle School)
  • October 5, 6:00PM (ONLINE - "Relationships: Paint them Healthy," Middle thru High School)
  • November 2, 6:00PM (ONLINE - "It’s Called Rape," Middle thru High School)
  • December 7, 6:00PM (ONLINE - "Abuse of Power," Middle thru High School)
Hope House Announces 2021 Schedule of FREE Abuse Prevention Trainings
According to national statistics, 1 in 10 children will be sexually abused by their 18th birthday.
Children’s Advocacy Center - HopeHouse, a nonprofit organization that provides forensic interviews and free counseling to child abuse victims in St. Tammany and Washington parishes, will host monthly child abuse prevention trainings online for adults and children throughout 2021. Please see the attached press release for the complete schedule of online trainings for this year.
All trainings are FREE and will be conducted via Zoom meeting by Hope House’s expert team of authorized facilitators. The trainings are nationally acclaimed


Hope House to provide age-appropriate online trainings for adults and children
COVINGTON, LA (January 26, 2021) – Children’s Advocacy Center - Hope House, Stewards of Children online training dates:

CLICK HERE to learn more or to register for an upcoming training, or contact our prevention coordinator Jessica Fuselier directly at 985-892-3885 Ext 1.
Lavender Ink / Diálogos is proud to be one of the founding organizers of The New Orleans Poetry Festival.
The fest returns after a one-year Covid hiatus with a full month of online programming this April. The opening event features a hybrid performance of readings from the new anthology I Am New Orleans, and programming continues with readings, workshops and roundtables every day for the entire month. Everything is free and open to all to Zoom in. See the complete calendar and access events at nolapoetry.com.
LSU Baseball Report

Overall Record: 20-12
Last Week’s Results
April 6 (Tue.) – McNEESE STATE (W, 14-1)
April 9 (Fri.) – at Kentucky (W, 15-2)
April 10 (Sat.) – at Kentucky (W, 8-6)
April 11 (Sun.) – at Kentucky (L, 4-13)


This Week’s Schedule
April 13 (Tue.) – GRAMBLING STATE, 6:30 p.m. CT (SEC Network +)
April 15 (Thu.) – SOUTH CAROLINA, 6:30 p.m. CT (ESPNU)
April 16 (Fri.) – SOUTH CAROLINA, 7 p.m. CT (SEC Network +)
April 17 (Sat.) – SOUTH CAROLINA, 2 p.m. CT (SEC Network +)
4-13-21
Jon Cleary New Orleans
Ready to step up your vocabulary?
Micawber
[ MI-CAW-BER ]
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Part of Speech
noun
Definition
one who is poor but lives in optimistic expectation of better fortune
Origin + Etymology
1852
Wilkins Micawber, character in the novel David Copperfield (1849–50) by Charles Dickens
Synonyms
optimistidealistdaydreamer
Antonyms
cynicdefeatistempiricpessimist
Example
Jerry was known as a micawber because even though he was born very poor, he always set his sights on achieving extreme wealth someday.
NATIONAL MAKE LUNCH COUNT DAY
On April 13th, we have an opportunity to break a trend that has been occurring around the country by joining National Make Lunch Count Day.
According to a recent study commissioned by TGI Fridays, the majority of U.S. workers suffer from “FOLO” – otherwise known as a “Fear of Lunching Out.” Many workers eat lunch at their desk at least twice a week (73%) while one-third have lunch at their desk every day of the week. Don’t fear lunching out any longer!
Taking a break from the workday improves productivity. That includes taking a lunch break. Leaving the office or even your desk for 20-30 minutes to refuel also reinvigorates your creative juices. Our brains and bodies need the daily break. When you return, you’ll be refreshed and ready for new ideas and approaches to whatever your job throws your way. 
The observance is here to remedy FOLO and help American workers increase their creativity and productivity.

NATIONAL PEACH COBBLER DAY
National Peach Cobbler Day on April 13th each year recognizes a delicious dessert that originated during the 19th century.
Unable to make traditional suet puddings due to lack of suitable ingredients and cooking equipment, the settlers instead covered a stewed filling with a layer of uncooked plain biscuits or dumplings, fitted together. When the dish is fully cooked, the surface has the appearance of a cobbled street. The name may also derive from the fact that the ingredients are “cobbled” together. Some cobbler recipes resemble a thick-crusted, deep-dish pie with both top and bottom crust.
In 2007, the world’s largest peach cobbler was made at the Georgia Peach Festival. It consisted of:
  • 90 lbs of butter
  • 150 lbs of sugar
  • 150 lbs of flour
  • 32 gallons of milk
  • 75 gallons of peaches
Dave YoungThe New Orleans Culture (TNOC)

Here comes a Streetcar named Desire. Bourbon Street. 1940.
Derby Gisclair
Despite the popular axiom, at one time there really was such a thing as a “free lunch.” As chronicled in William H. Coleman’s 1885 “Historical Sketch Book and Guide to New Orleans,” the free lunch was instituted at the barroom of the old St. Louis Hotel in 1837 by a gentleman named Alvarez. The majority of business at the time was conducted in the French Quarter, but the businessmen lived “as far down as the lower cotton presses, and some as high up as Julia Street,” which did not give them time to return home in the middle of the day for a small lunch and they complained that the restaurant prices were too high, offering a full meal of several courses when all they wanted was a bowl of soup and a sandwich.

In 1841, a fire destroyed The St. Louis Exchange. The Saint Louis Hotel emerged from the ashes and opened its doors in early summer of 1843 to 600 guests on its three floors and elegant ballrooms. Around the turn of the century, the building was sold back to the state and it closed its doors. This photograph is undated, but in the foreground we see that construction has just begun on the site for the Louisiana Supreme Court building which began in 1908.

As the French Quarter decayed, so did the St. Louis hotel. Tours were led through the decrepit interiors until the great hurricane of 1915 did such extensive damage that the building was later torn down.


The Old School Page

(Rain Lamps as seen in the Sears Wishbook catalog from 1979)
Do You Remember When
Did you own a bike like this?
Need help? Here are some tips for streaming from a phone from WWOZ's Video Director.
DAILY CALENDAR
OnlineWire - New Orleans virtual gig calendar
Virtual gig listings from New Orleans musicians, so you can support and enjoy live, local music. Without leaving home. 
 
While normal gigs are not being held during the pandemic, we'll be updating the WWOZ OnlineWire, a calendar of virtual gigs, in the place of the regular WWOZ Livewire. These are happening on a variety of platforms-- mostly social media. We're sharing links when and where we can.

Many musicians are offering digital "tip jars" via Venmo or other payment systems during these sets. Stay in and support some live, local music! As always, listings are subject to change.
Impastato's Restaurant
4 Course DINNER Special!
available Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday!
$30.00 per person (+ drink, tax and tip)
Includes
Pasta combo
Salad
Choice of 6 Entrees
Amaretto Parfait for dessert
Swirl
3143 Ponce De Leon St,
New Orleans, LA 70119
504 304 0635

Swirl Wine Bar & Market
3143 Ponce de Leon Street
New Orleans, LA 70119

Covid 19 Update - we are open for pickup, delivery and limited shopping AND you can now have a glass or a bottle on our patio or front tables or we can sell you a glass to go. No indoor consumption is permitted at this time. Please see our rules of engagement posted on the door and feel free to call with any questions, 504 304 0635 and don't forget your mask!!
Events Calendar
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New Digital Museum Experience
APRIL 2021



Learn about the story of Edwin Nye, an American Prisoner Of War held by the Japanese during World War II and later the father to Bill Nye “The Science Guy.”

American drinking culture underwent massive changes due to World War II. In this program, join Jennie Merrill, Director of Education at the Southern Food and Beverage Museum, as we explore just how the war made such a far reaching impact on this piece of American culture.
S. Neil Fujita was an American citizen born to parents of Japanese American ancestry. Like more than 120,000 other Japanese Americans, Fujita and his family were forcibly relocated and incarcerated during World War II.

After your Museum visit, join us in BB’s Stage Door Canteen for a casual instrumental performance of wartime piano music!
Wednesday Bike Nite at Daisy Dukes
4-14-21
  • Daisy Dukes
  • Recurring Recurring weekly on Wednesday
  • Time: 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
  • Price: Free to enter
  • Daisy Dukes
  • 1200 W Causeway Appr, Suite 13A, Mandeville, LA 70471
  • (985) 951-2140
Covington Farmers Market - Wednesday Lunch Market
4-14-21
  • Recurring Recurring weekly on Wednesday
  • 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
  • Price: Free
  • Covington Trailhead
  • 419 N. New Hampshire St., Covington, LA 70433
  • (985) 966-1786

Produce in season and prepared foods for lunch or take-away. Held at the Covington Trailhead.

The Covington Farmers Market is held twice weekly, all year-round: 10am-2pm Wednesdays at the Covington Trailhead, 419 N. New Hampshire St. and 8am-12pm Saturdays at 609 N. Columbia St, on the side lawn of the Covington Police Department. These events are rain or shine.
Wednesday market vendors sell prepared foods, lunches to-go, and some fresh produce, and occasionally features live music and cooking demos. Saturday market vendors sell vegetables, fruit, dairy, poultry, seafood, beef, wines, herbs, honey, baked goods, prepared foods, pastries, doggie treats, soaps, potted plants and more.
The public is invited to enjoy live music from the quaint gazebo as they shop for fresh and prepared foods, sample weekly cooking demonstrations, or just have a seat with a cup of coffee and enjoy the music and atmosphere. Occasional visits by area food trucks, too.
New Orleans Museum of Art, One Collins Diboll Circle, City Park,
New Orleans, LA 70179
April 14, 2021
HOURS
MUSEUM
10 AM to 5 PM, Wednesday* through Sunday
* Wednesdays are free for all Louisiana residents, courtesy of The Helis Foundation
BESTHOFF SCULPTURE GARDEN
10 AM to 6 PM, Wednesday through Sunday
CAFE NOMA
Wednesday to Sunday: 10 AM to 3 PM and private events
Tickets · $25
via Eventbrite
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7:30 PM CDT – 10 PM CDT
Funkin' It Up with Big Sam !!
Royal Sonesta Hotel
New Orleans
7:30 PM CDT – 10 PM CDT

Public 

OUTDOOR LIVE MUSIC BY BIG SAM WILLIAMS (of the Funky Nation)
Mystery in Motion: Masking and Spirituality in Mardi Gras
Every Wednesday, from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on March 3 through March 31, teaching artist Ausettua AmorAmenkum will lead a dance course called African Dance in New Orleans: Online Course at the Louisiana State Museum [link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com]. The six-week course will explore African traditions and influences on New Orleans culture and dance. To register visit the course’s event page .
exhibit
The Louisiana State Museum, working in collaboration with the renowned Musée du Quai Branly–Jacques Chirac in Paris, has announced the opening of a new exhibition, Mystery in Motion: African American Masking and Spirituality in Mardi Gras

In addition to a stunning exhibit in the Presbytere, there also are several virtual programs offered in connection with the program.

This new exhibition inside the Presbytère on Jackson Square examines the direct influence of multicultural spirituality within the carnival traditions of Black New Orleanians. Due to the pandemic, you will not find many Black masking Indians on the streets this carnival season, but you will see their elaborate suits and learn about their use and inspiration inside the museum’s galleries. The exhibit will be on display through November 28, 2021,
“Mystery in Motion is a groundbreaking exhibition highlighting the vibrant carnival traditions of the Black community in New Orleans and it offers an excellent way to celebrate Mardi Gras safely during this current pandemic,” said Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser.
Mystery in Motion guest curators Kim Vaz-Deville, Ph.D., and Ron Bechet of Xavier University of Louisiana explore spirituality in Mardi Gras through the presentation of more than two dozen Black masking Indian suits, carnival costumes, and masking objects produced in New Orleans, juxtaposed with extraordinary African artifacts that are representative of the cultures, religions, and artistry that influenced their creation. These exceptional African objects will be on loan from the collections of the Musée du Quai Branly–Jacques Chirac and Southern University at New Orleans.
“There is so much happening on Mardi Gras day, it is impossible to take in all the sights, sounds, and experiences. The intent of the exhibition is to offer an opportunity to contemplate the spiritual dimensions of African American Mardi Gras masking that are hidden in plain view,” said Kim Vaz-Deville, Ph.D.

Additionally, several virtual events will be held in conjunction with the exhibition that are free and open to the public:

Every Wednesday, from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on February 24 through March 31, teaching artist Ausettua AmorAmenkum will lead a dance course called African Dance in New Orleans: Online Course at the Louisiana State Museum [link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com]. The six-week course will explore African traditions and influences on New Orleans culture and dance. To register visit the course’s event page [link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com].
Sandbar Jazz
Spring 2021
Jazz @ the (Virtual)
Sandbar schedule

(At this time, due to Covid restrictions, a live audience will not be allowed.)

All shows will be livestreamed from the Cove without an audience through the UNO School of the Arts Facebook page and the Jazz Studies Facebook page with limited student participation. Since the series will be free to the public, we would like ask viewers who are able to consider donating to the George Brumat Scholarship Fund (make sure you select the scholarship fund from the list in the donation window). All earmarked donations will go to the scholarship fund for Jazz Studies students.

• April 14: Mahmoud Chouki
• April 21: NOLATET w/ Aurora Nealand
• April 28: Amina Figerova
• May 5: Student Combo Showcase

City Park N. O. Logo
April 14, 2021
Playgrounds:
Storyland: Open Wed. – Sun. 10am to 4:30pm (last entry at 4pm); limited admission; tickets on this link; limited admission
- Other Park playgrounds will open over time and will be announced on Park website and social media.

Open Wed. 10am to 8pm and Thurs.- Sun. 10am to 4:30pm; Wednesday is free entry for LA residents courtesy of The Helis Foundation;

City Putt; open Wed. – Sun. noon to 7pm

Café Du Monde: Open 7 days week, 8am to 8pm, take-away only
8 PM – 9 PM

Online Event
Walter 'Wolfman' Washington & The Roadmasters
Hosted by d.b.a. New Orleans and StageIt

4-14-21
Every Wednesday Streaming LIVE on StageIt from d.b.a in New Orleans.

Walter “Wolfman” Washington has been a mainstay in the New Orleans music scene since the early 1960s. He cut his teeth backing up some of the best singers and performers in New Orleans history including Lee Dorsey, Johnny Adams, and Irma Thomas before putting together his long time band The Roadmasters, who have been burning down and burning up local and national stages since their first gigs in the 1980s. This new record confirms what fans have known for years: Walter “Wolfman Washington has soul to go along with that fire.
April 14, 2021
Evenings with Enrique
Free Concert Series
at The Helis Foundation Enrique Alferez
Sculpture Garden
at New Orleans
Botanical Garden
in City Park.
Entertainment, food & free admission every WEDNESDAY Evening
5 pm to 8 pm in APRIL. Each week, "Evenings with Enrique" will feature local musicians
playing among the collection of 14 sculptures
by the famed Mexican-American artist, Enrique Alferez.
Guests are invited to purchase mojitos and Latin food. Enter through Oscar J. Tolmas Building (5 Victory Avenue). Every Wednesday is free to Louisiana residents, courtesy of The Helis Foundation.
presented by City Park Botanical Gardens
and Ecos Latinos Series
Including the following
LOUISIANA MUSICIANS
Don’t forget Thursdays are always free at Ogden Museum for Louisiana residents, courtesy of The Helis Foundation’s Art for All program!
4-15-21

Ogden Museum 
925 Camp Street, 
New Orleans , LA 70130
 Facebook
and YouTube.
The Violin Channel to Launch New Original Concert Series
The Violin Channel is excited to announce the launch of Vanguard Concerts, a free 10-episode digital series featuring a lineup of today’s top string players
The Vanguard Concerts lineup includes violinist Joshua Bell with pianist Alessio Bax, the Dover Quartet, Junction Trio, violinist Philippe Quint with pianist Jun Cho, violinists Nathan Meltzer and Kevin Zhu with pianist Rohan de Silva, violist Jordan Bak, violinist Charles Yang with pianist Peter Dugan, violinist Tessa Lark with pianist Amy Yang and guitarist Frank Vignola, and cellist Sophia Bacelar with pianist Noreen Cassidy-Polera and dancer Jamaii Melvin.
Co-produced by VC Founder Geoffrey John Davies, the Alphadyne Foundation, and veteran performing arts executive Charles Letourneau, each concert features a custom look and feel from Creative Director David Katzive.
“Our series was created with the sole purpose of helping artists during this time of crisis,” says VC Founder Geoffrey John Davies. “Not only are we paying them real fees for their performances, but we are also creating the ultimate promotional materials and giving the artists the right to use them at no cost in perpetuity.”
Tickets
April 15
6 PM CDT – 9 PM CDT
SoBou Courtyard Fest-SoBou Sounds
310 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70130-2217, United States
310 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70130-2217, United States
6 PM CDT – 9 PM CDT
Public 

SoBou Sounds series is part of the W French Quarter's newest event, SoBou Courtyard Fest.
Featuring Dr. Sick and The Late Greats
When: Every Thursday from 6PM-9PM
Where: SoBou Courtyard at W French Quarter
How: Reservations through OpenTable (Select Outdoor Seating)
Free Wine Tasting!
Thursday, April 15, 2021
 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm


3700 Orleans Ave
New Orleans, LA

Price: Free
Join us each week for our Free Wine Tasting! Every Thursday form 5 - 7 pm! Crescent City Farmers Market in our parking lot starting at 3 pm!


Live music starts at 6:30 pm!
Outdoor music at the Winery featuring

JAZZ'N THE VINES
IS BACK! 

APRIL 24: DEBBIE DAVIS
MAY 8: AMANDA SHAW
MAY 22: THE KRICKETS
JUNE 5: SAMUEL RAY WARREN as RAY CHARLES
JUNE 19: PINE LEAF BOYS
TASTING ROOM OPEN
April 15, 2021
Our normal hours are Thursday thru Sunday , Noon Until 4pm

Pontchartrain Vineyards
81250 Old Military Rd
Bush, LA 70431





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WINE PAIRING DINNER
Champagne & Charcuterie Preceding
 Dinner on the Plaza

FIRST COURSE
Curried Blue Crab & Sweet Corn Bisque with a Lump Crabmeat Beignet*
2019 Napa Valley Duckhorn Sauvignon Blanc
SECOND COURSE
Gulf Seafood Dumpling, Grilled Shrimp, Bouillabaisse Broth, Charred Peppers with Orange Herb Salad*
2018 Napa Valley Chardonnay
THIRD COURSE
Honey Glazed Beef Short Ribs, Spring Pea, Artichoke and Smoked Paprika Risotto
2017 Napa Valley Duckhorn Cabernet Sauvignon
FOURTH COURSE
Pontchatoula Profiterole, Strawberry Ice Cream with Hot Fudge
2017 Napa Valley Merlot
*Shellfish allergies will be accommodated with advance notice.
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6 PM CDT – 9 PM CDT
It's ALL Fun & Games Bike Night
New Orleans Harley-Davidson

6015 Airline Dr
Metairie, LA 70003

Thursday at 6 PM CDT – 9 PM CDT

Price: Free · Duration: 3 hr
Public 

It's all fun & games!
Live music from Ransakk
$5 and up Food from Southern Traditions Streetside Cafe & Snoballs and The Bullseye.
Cold drinks provided by Port Orleans Brewing Company
Giant Fun & Games! 
Melba's
Old School Po Boys

1525 Elysian Fields Ave
New Orleans, LA 70117

Wow! Meet cartoonist
John O’ Brien.
Thursday, April 15, (12-1pm)
Get lunch. Get FREE book!
4-15-21
1 PM CST – 5 PM CST
Luling Market at the Westbank Bridge Park
13825 River Rd, Luling, LA 70070-6219, United States
The German Coast Farmers Market’s Westbank market takes place every Wednesday afternoon from 1-5pm at the Westbank Bridge Park on River Rd. in Luling. We’ll have lots of fresh, locally grown Fruit & Vegetables, Local Raw Honey, Chicken and Duck Eggs, fresh Sausages, Jams, Jellies, Pepper Jellies, Pickled Items, Salsa, Dips, Baked Goods, Infused Olive Oils and Vinegar, Crafts, Plants, Fresh Specialty Hot Foods such as Hot Tamale, plus lots more
  • April 15 — Dat Band at Rev. Peter S. Atkins Park

to provide outdoor music in public venues for residents denied live music by the Coronavirus pandemic and for musicians denied the chance to perform.
The free concerts, packaged by the Office of Cultural Arts & Entertainment, are scheduled from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Those attending are permitted to bring ice chests, food, adult beverages, blankets and lawn chairs. COVID protections in place at the time of each concert will be enforced, including face masks and social distancing. Other shows planned this month include:

  • April 15 — Dat Band at Rev. Peter S. Atkins Park
  • April 22 — Fermin Ceballos at Covington Trailhead
  • April 29 — Christian Serpas & Ghost Town at Bogue Falaya Park
3501 Jourdan Road
New Orleans, LA 70126


 There is no cover charge for live music, but we do recommend making a table reservation to guarantee a table to see your favorite artist. events on InstagramThe beer garden is open everyday for you to enjoy a socially distanced beer. Tours, live music, and great food specials available on the weekends.
Events
FREE LIVE MUSIC
Dixie Brewery
 3501 Jourdan Road 
We have live music at the brew park every Friday night and all day on Saturday and Sunday 
4-16-21

April 16 2021
The coffeehouse
is serving !
All outdoor and acoustic.
On Friday nights only!
5110 Danneel St, New Orleans, LA 70115

Join us this Friday (weather permitting) for our Sidewalk Serenade: A socially distant gathering of our Neutral Ground community.
We will invite one or two local musicians to serenade us from a safe distance, outside, as we share stories, laugh, sip our coffee, and sweat profusely.
Please bring cash, so you can support the coffeehouse and also tip the musicians. We miss you, and can't wait to see your beautiful (masked) faces again!
Please socialize responsibly! Masks are required for service, and encouraged while conversating.
Day market Free to artists in April!
Email:
See you soon! Let’s live life again y’all!
The Art Garden & floating gallery

Join us back on Frenchmen street safe outdoors, masked & occupancy controlled under the lights with our artists again!
Grand are-Opening Friday & Saturday nights 4/16 and 4/17 from 6pm - 9:30pm
DAY market Saturday Noon - 4pm! Bring the kiddos & walk the dog on down to our new day market.
Tickets to the FIRST EVER FILM PRODUCED BY THE NEW ORLEANS OPERA – $40.00
 
$20.00 for Military, Teachers, and other Essential Workers (enter discount code: MEDIUM50)

$10.00 for Students (enter discount code: MEDIUM75)
Menotti's 
The Medium
 premieres April 16, 2021

We are so proud to present to you our first ever production designed for film! A film produced during the time of COVID brings with it restrictions and obstacles that challenge the creative process in ways none of us considered before now. How do you have a séance scene without touching hands? How do you show deep emotion and attachment without at least a gentle touch? Watch our behind-the-scenes video and read the April Blog Post (link below) to learn the answers to these questions and SO much more. 
Phil Melancon
at piano of  Superior Seafood
St. Charles and Napoleon
Apr 16
Fridays from 5-7
This is Happy Hour. Drinks are reasonable, oysters are huge and cheap. The place is loud and crowded, so make a reservation 
293-3474 or plan on waiting.
Due to the current pandemic, patrons must make reservations to attend an event
4-16-21
Movies
in the Park
is Back with NORD
Movies in the Park is a seasonal program that features family-friendly, free outdoor movie screenings at NORD playgrounds for residents across the City. Residents are encouraged to arrive early to visit with family and friends and participate in fun activities before the movie. Movies in the Park is free and open to the public. 
Movie goers are welcome to bring lawn chairs, blankets and picnics. Movies begin at sunset, between 6:15 p.m. and 6:45 p.m., and will be moved indoors if there is rain.
Each event is limited to a capacity of 125 people (up to 6 people per group). Reservations will open 7 days before each Movies in the Park event.
Robin Barnes Casey is at Windsor Court.
 · 
Guess who’s back?!
Very excited to announce that I’ll be singing again at Windsor Court THIS FRIDAY. New time/ 7:30p-10:30 pm. Happy to be home!
4-16-21
Crawfish is the spice of life! Our resident restaurant partner, Fete Au Fete, is now serving crawfish every weekend. Join us for a few pounds and a cold brew!
Friday: 4:30 pm - Until They're Gone!
Sat & Sun: 12 pm - Until They're Gone!
$5.99/lb

Beer Garden, Great Lawn & Limited Indoor Seating Available
Masks are required unless seated.
Trixie with Guitar
Preferred Seating allows you to arrive at your leisure - Read more and purchase tickets:
Trixie Minx's Burlesque Ballroom at The Jazz Playhouse 
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with a rotating cast of soloists all performing classic strip tease to live music featuring vocalist Romy Kaye
held in the outdoor courtyard of the Royal Sonesta Hotel,
300 Bourbon Street, French Quarter New Orleans
Friday, 1 Hour Shows at 7 PM and 9 PM
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5 PM CDT – 8 PM CDT
Parking Lot Sessions
NOLA Brewing


every Friday is 5-8pm and every Saturday/Sunday is 2-5pm.

Price: Free · Duration: 3 hr
Public 

Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from now into May we'll be kicking back to enjoy some live performances paired with great brews, crawfish and NOLA Pizza Co Pizza!
Check out the calendar below to see who will be performing! On each day the times listed this event page will be when the performances will kick off and when the crawfish will be ready! So

FRI 4/16 The Quickening
SAT 4/17 Kevin Scott’s Funk Theory
SUN 4/18 Brewgrass Sundays: Mike Doussan and Rurik Nunan
FRI 4/23 Blind Texas Marlin
SAT 4/24 TBA
SUN 4/25 Brewgrass Sundays: Talking Grass (a Tribute to Talking Heads)
FRI 4/30 TBA
SAT 5/1 Billy Iuso
SUN 5/2 Brewgrass Sundays
Reserve your spot at
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7 PM CDT – 10 PM CDT
Meschiya Lake LIVE!
Royal Frenchmen Hotel & Bar
Today at 7 PM CDT – 10 PM CDT

Price: Free · Duration: 3 hr
Public 

Excited to be hosting Meschiya Lake and her band Friday Night at 8 p.m. in the Royal Frenchmen Courtyard. Meschiya's list of accolades (three time female performer of the year at the Big Easy awards for one) speak for themselves, but her voice sings above and beyond the many praises she has earned
LSU football returns

 A quarterback competition will headline the Tigers' 15 practices through April 16 with the spring game on Saturday, April 17 at Tiger Stadium, LSU .

LSU’s National L Club Spring Game presented by Tony Chachere’s will kickoff at noon CT at Saturday, April 17 in Tiger Stadium.
The game will be streamed on SEC Network+ as well as being broadcast on the LSU Sports Radio Network and on the internet at www.LSUsports.net.
Details in regards to stadium protocols and pre-game activities will be announced in the near future
Click here for more information
AFTERNOON TEA SERVICE WINDSOR COURT
Le Salon at Windsor Court will open  to offer its signature afternoon tea service on Saturdays and Sundays only. Service will be available between 11:00am and 2:00pm.

April 17
Mandeville Trailhead Community Market
April 17

Reserve your table today by giving us a call at 504.821.5009
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11 AM CST – 3 PM CST
Brunch with The Degas House & Museum, Your French Landmark!
Degas House

2306 Esplanade Ave
New Orleans, LA 70119
Experience brunch at the Degas House & Museum, your French Landmark in New Orleans!
Indulge in delicious New Orleans style brunch delicacies with indoor parlor and outdoor (dog friendly) courtyard seating, while enjoying both art and history.
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Enjoy one of our delicious brunch dishes including one Mimosa or Bloody Mary for $25.
Enjoy Bottomless Mimosas or Creole Bloody Mary's for $15!
Social distancing is not a problem, as we are in compliance with CDC guidelines, so please remember your mask. We have our huge courtyard outside and more space inside for you safety and comfort.
Brunch will continue to run on both Saturday and Sunday every week!
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12 PM CST – 3 PM CST
SATURDAY SUNDAY
CAJUN BRUNCH
Palmettos On The Bayou
Come enjoy LIVE Cajun music, delicious food, and refreshing cocktails on the Bayou every Saturday thru May.


1901 Bayou Ln
Slidell, LA 70458
April 17
German Coast Farmers Market
The German Coast Farmers Market is weekly market every Saturday Morning in Destrehan from 8am-12pm at 13786 River Road next to Ormond Plantation.
We’ll have lots of fresh, locally grown Fruit & Vegetables, along with Local Raw Honey, Fresh Farm Eggs, French Pastries, Jams, Jellies, Pepper Jellies, Pickled Items, Homemade Tortilla Chips, Salsa, Dips, Kettle Corn, Fresh Seafood, Artisan Breads, Specialty Hot Foods such as Hot Tamales, Gumbo, Pastalaya, Jambalaya, BBQ plates and sandwiches, plus lots more!

 8 AM – 12 PM

13786 River Rd, Destrehan, Louisiana 70047
Visit  for tickets and info.
We all need something new in 2021!
How about a pirate festival?
Buy tickets now for new pirate festival

Get your tickets online ONLY and
get ready for a
swashbuckling good time!
so advance notice of press attendance is required. Contact Dave Walker at 504-256-8645 for more information.
Exhibition Celebrates the Social Aid and Pleasure Clubs of New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS – The sights and sounds of a defining local cultural practice, second line parades, come alive in “Dancing in the Streets: Social Aid and Pleasure Clubs of New Orleans,” on view at The Historic New Orleans Collection to June 13, 2021.
Assembled in collaboration with more than 30 community partners and club members, the exhibition offers an intimate look at New Orleans street parades while also providing historical context of the tradition. Black mutual aid societies were founded in the 19th century to support African Americans and Afro-Creoles at a time when they were denied many social services, and second line parades are one of their most enduring legacies. Full of color, music, footwork, friends and neighbors, second line parades provide a weekly physical and symbolic gathering place for Black history and expression.

In the exhibition, displayed on the third level of THNOC’s Tricentennial Wing at 520 Royal Street in the French Quarter, parade regalia—from full suits to elaborate baskets and fans—gives viewers an up-close look at the unique artistry of second line parades. Images from a dozen contemporary photographers, including Judy Cooper, whose vision inspired the origin of this show, wrap around three gallery walls to re-create a second line from start to finish.

. COVID-19 safety protocols—facemasks, timed ticketing and limited gallery capacity to ensure social distancing—will be in place,
April 17
New Orleans’ hottest new culinary pop-up
is here
This Saturday and every Saturday this spring, Rouses Markets will host a family-friendly weekend vacation for your tastebuds.
Nearly 20 local food vendors from all over the city will be featured at Pop-Up @ Tchoup, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Rouses at 4500 Tchoupitoulas St., with live music from Piano on a Truck. The kickoff event this weekend is sure to be a great time for the whole family.
This outdoor space is the new hub for emerging culinary artists. Safely enjoy the fresh air with plenty of space to physically distance, as you munch on some tasty treats. Fall in love with New Orleans food again. Take a break from another weekend inside, and taste the flavors of your favorite local chefs.
Our Vendors
Supporting local businesses is at the heart of Pop-Up @ Tchoup. Making a commitment to the local economy, all vendors keep 100% of their profits.
Popular food vendors like Linda Green, The Ya-Ka-Mein Lady, along with social media sensations like Issa Snack Express, Buttery Spell, the BATTER-ina and Divine Cuisine, will bring their fresh, locally-made products straight to customers. You can get everything from fresh lemonade, juices, and huckabucks, to custards, cakes, cheesecakes, and even hot glazed beignets! YUM!
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11 AM CST – 2 PM CST
Joe Krown Live
on the Piano at
Weekend Brunch
Red Fish Grill
Today at 11 AM CST – 2 PM CST

Price: Free · Duration: 3 hr
Public 

Featuring "New Orleans Piano, from Louis Armstrong to Fats Domino" -- live every Saturday and Sunday from 11 am - 2 pm! Thru February
April 17
2 PM CST – 4 PM CST
The JIM SHAFFER TRIO Saturdays at Dat Dog Frenchmen!
Dat Dog - Frenchmen
2 PM CST – 4 PM CST

Price: Free · Duration: 2 hr
Public 

It's a swinging' good time with the Jim Shaffer Trio on the balcony! Your future holds many a fun Saturday with us! Check out upcoming shows, all 2pm - 4pm: , Saturday 4/10, & Saturday 4/17
Camellia City Market
April 17

  • Recurring Recurring weekly on Saturday
  • Time: 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Price: Free
  • Camellia City Market
  • 1808 Front St., Slidell, LA 70458
  • (985) 640-7112
Gretna Farmers Mkt
FREE to attend; product prices vary by vendor

Gretna's Farmers Market
Huey P. Long Ave. Between 3rd and 4th streets
Gretna, LA 

April 17
 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM

To introduce and maintain healthy habits, bring the kids to the farmer's market! Each Saturday, local vendors offer fresh fruits and vegetables, plants and flowers, dairy, meats, baked goods and prepared foods. Live music plays in the background while you shop. Teach your children the value of shopping local--for both personal and community health!
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11 AM CST – 5 PM CST
Backyard Artist Pop-Up Market at Disco Warehouse
Disco Warehouse
11 AM CST – 5 PM CST

Price: Free · Duration: 6 hr
Public 

Join us for our Backyard Artist Pop-Up Market, every Saturday! (11:00am - 5:00pm) Support local artists and small business. Please wear a mask at all times. 3101 Tchoupitoulas St. NOLA
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9 AM CST – 12 PM CST
Paradigm Farmer's Market (w/ brunch and live music)
Paradigm Gardens

9 AM CST – 12 PM CST

Tickets
via Eventbrite
Public 

Paradigm Gardens Plant Sale featuring plants for sale, art & crafts, brunch, drinks, and live music.
4-18-21
Abita Springs
Art and Farmers Market

 Abita Springs · 
Welcome Sun Heirloom Farms LLC!! They are a small farm located in Sun Louisiana. “All of our plants are heirloom strains from all over the world.” Robert Levin. Specializing in rare melons, exotic fruits, culinary herbs, flowers etc.
Sundays 11-3
All Broadside second line shows are 1-3 p.m. For tickets, click here.
The Broadside Announces Brass Band And
Second Line Sundays
The lineup is as follows:

April 18 – We Are One Social Aid and Pleasure Club with Sporty’s Brass Band
April 25 – YMO Social Aid and Pleasure Club with Young Pin Stripe Brass Band 

April 18, 2021
Madisonville Maker's Market
  • Recurring Recurring weekly on Sunday
  •  10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
  • Price: Free
  • Madisonville Ball Park & Playground
  • Pine Street, Madisonville, LA 70447
  • (985) 264-2328
The Madisonville Market, put on by the Northshore Maker’s Market Foundation, is more than just a farmer’s market. It’s a place where the community can interact with local artisans, crafters, farmers, chefs and more as they share their passion for making handmade goods, homegrown produce and prepared foods. 
The weekly market takes place each Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Madisonville Park & Playground, located on Pine Street near the 1000 block (closest cross street is Jahncke Ave.). Over 40 vendors offer hot and ready-to-eat foods, chocolates and candies, cookies and baked goods, jams and jellies, sauces and seasonings, flowers, plants, eggs, cheeses, fruits, veggies, local honey and selections by local vintners. Also, you'll find original art, handmade jewelry and accessories, hand-dyed fabrics, hand-sewn leather goods, wooden creations, soaps and body care products, health and wellness items, home decor items, baby clothes and hand sewn masks. 
1043 Poland Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117-4739, United States
Sunday morning market with all local vendors. Breakfast, produce, and so much more. Check the weekly flyer for vendor list.

Free coffee if you bring a mug.
Bywater Market
April 2021
SUN
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John Rankin
FACEBOOK LIVE PAGE
Mondays
PERFORMANCES
FACEBOOK LIVE: 6 TO 7 PM EVERY MONDAY!
John Rankin Music

4-19-21  
FACEBOOK LIVE:
I am still playing live on Facebook every Monday from 6 to 7 CST on my “John Rankin Music” page. I hope you consider joining us some Monday!

LOCAL PERFORMANCES:

Friday April 16, 6 to 8
John Rankin and Matt Rhody
7801 Freret St.
This is another porch concert; Bring your chair and beverage. Rain date is the same time on Saturday or some time on Sunday afternoon. 
Facebook
Robin Barnes presents #SongbirdAtHome
Apr. 19
7 PM – 8 PM
Join Robin Barnes, the Songbird of New Orleans and her husband Pat Casey every Monday night as they bring a concert right from their living room to yours! Live stream the show every Monday night at 7PM CST on Facebook & Instagram!
LIVE MUSIC at the Broadside 
600 N Broad St. New Orleans, LA 70119 
504-218-1008 
Johnny Sansone's Blue Monday Blues Party featuring special guest John Mooney!
Mon, Apr 19, 2021
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
BROADSIDE
600 North Broad Street, New Orleans, LA
Ticket Price


Audubon Aquarium of the Americas Click here for tickets!
Audubon Zoo
Click here for tickets!
FREE Audubon Zoo and Aquarium Days for Orleans Parish Residents
Orleans Parish Appreciation Days 2021
Audubon Aquarium of the Americas
On the first Thursday of the months this year, Orleans Parish residents with one proof of residency will get free admission with up to four guests to Audubon Aquarium of the Americas. Must bring present a valid government-issued photo ID at the front gate along with your tickets.
Audubon Zoo
On the third Wednesday of the months this year, Orleans Parish residents with one proof of residency will get free admission with up to four guests to Audubon Zoo. Must bring present a valid government-issued photo ID at the front gate along with your tickets.
FREE DAYS

April 21 - Zoo
May 6 - Aquarium
May 19 - Zoo
June 3 - Aquarium
June 16 - Zoo
July 1 - Aquarium
July 21 - Zoo
August 5 - Aquarium
August 18 - Zoo
September 2 - Aquarium
September 15 - Zoo 
October 7 - Aquarium
October 20 - Zoo 
November 4 - Aquarium
November 17 - Zoo
December 2 - Aquarium
December 15 - Zoo
 For more information and to purchase tickets to see the concert and movie at The Broadside, click here.
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Join us at the Broadside for Verdi’s La Traviata and a pre-movie concert featuring New Orleans Opera singers. The concert starts at 7:00 pm followed by the movie at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $30.

The Broadside is the sister business of The Broad Theater and is located at 600 N. Broad St., New Orleans, LA 70119. It’s an open air venue with a full bar, hot dogs and popcorn! They are following all Covid-19 safety rules (masks required). The seats are paired and safely distanced.
Farmstand Live Lineup
SATURDAY, APRIL 24, 2021
Gates Open at 4 p.m. and All Vehicles Must Arrive by 6 p.m.

LINE-UP:
(Official “Where do We Go From Here” Album Release Party)
Smoke N Bones
SOUL Brass Band
PREPARED BOXED DINNERS BY:
Cochon Butcher
Justine
Charcutie of NOLA
Addis NOLA*
*vegetarian option
 
OPTIONAL DESSERT:
(available for an additional $10)

 
Saturday, May 1, 2021
Gates Open at 4 p.m. and All Vehicles Must Arrive by 6 p.m.
LINE-UP:
Jon Cleary and the Absolute Monster Gentlemen
George Porter Jr. and the Runnin’ Pardners
Honey Island Swamp Band

PREPARED BOXED DINNERS BY:
La Petite Grocery*
NOLA Charcuterie
Luncheon NOLA
Cochon Butcher
*vegetarian option
OPTIONAL DESSERT:
(available for additional $7)
Dee-Lightful Cupcakes
Cocktails, beer and wine will be available for purchase at both events.
Farmstand Live Event Comes To Shrine On Airline—Local Food Meets
 Local Music
Taking place on the two Saturdays of what are traditionally Jazz Fest weekends (April 24 and May 1, 2021), the first two events of Farmstand Live will take place at the Shrine on Airline and feature live performances by some of New Orleans’ critically acclaimed musicians; prepared dinners from the city’s finest restaurants; and farm fresh produce boxes from Crescent City Farmer’s Market.
Farmstand Entertainment is the brainchild of Emily Vanlandingham, founder/chef of Locally Preserved, New Orleans first all-natural food manufacturer. Vanlandingham, who recently earned a master’s degree in food business from the Culinary Institute of America, witnessed the economic downfall of New Orleans during the pandemic, just as she was completing the last year of her studies. “When the pandemic carried on for months on end, and I was working on my final project, I knew I needed to pivot,” says Vanlandingham. “I set out to find a way to change the distribution models of New Orleans’ most profitable sectors. We rely heavily on our incredible live music, on our renowned dining scene, and on our year-round farming. Farmstand Entertainment, and specifically, Farmstand Live, is a way to combine the three and pump money back into the economy.”
The ticketed drive in experience for April 24 beginning at 4 p.m. features Dumpstaphunk (for their official Where Do We Go from Here? album release party), Smoke n Bones, and SOUL Brass Band with prepared boxed dinners by Cochon Butcher, Justine, Charcuterie of NOLA, and Addis NOLA. (Optional Bywater Bakery dessert will be available for an additional $10 and cocktails, beer, and wine will be available for purchase.)
Saturday May 1 will featured Jon Cleary ad the Absolute Monster Gentlemen, George Porter Jr. and the Runnin; Pardoners, and Honey Island Swamp Band with food from La Petite Grocery, NOLA Charcuterie, Luncheon NOLA, and Cochon Butcher (all served in boxes with vegetarian options available). Dee-Lightful Cupcakes will e available for an additional $7 and alcohol will be available for purchase.
Ticket packages start at $90 per person. For more information, visit here. Note: All people in vehicles must have a ticket and tickets will not be sold at the gate. There is a minimum of 2 people per car and a maximum of 8 people total.
Presale tickets go on sale Thursday, April 1 and General Public tickets go on sale Monday, April 5. All shows are rain or shine. Farmstand Live will take place at the Shrine on Airline, the 10,000-seat stadium located at 6000 Airline Drive in Metairie, Louisiana.
 
THE HISTORIC FAUBOURG TREMÉ ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES THE TREMÉ VIRTUAL & CULTURAL FESTIVAL, A FUNDRAISING CELEBRATION TO BENEFIT THE HISTORIC FAUBOURG TREMÉ, FEATURING THE TREMÉ BRASS BAND, DR. MICHAEL WHITE, AND JAMES ANDREWS & THE CRESCENT CITY ALL-STARS AT THE NEW ORLEANS JAZZ MUSEUM, LIVE IN FRONT OF A VIP AUDIENCE AND LIVE STREAMED ON FACEBOOK, SATURDAY, APRIL 24, 2021 

The annual Tremé Fall festival has been reimagined into a live in-person and virtual celebration of Tremé with delicacies from local chefs, fine spirits, an auction, cultural entertainment and more
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The Historic Faubourg Tremé Association (HFTA), in partnership with the New Orleans Jazz Museum, announced today the 2021 Tremé Virtual & Cultural Festival, a virtual and live in-person fundraising festival featuring the Tremé Brass Band, clarinetist Dr. Michael White, and James Andrews and the Crescent City All-Stars, Saturday, April 24, 2021 from 6pm - 9pm at the New Orleans Jazz Museum, 400 Esplanade Avenue in New Orleans, Louisiana
 Tickets are on sale at EventBrite
The outdoor festival will feature an auction, delicacies from local chefs and fine spirits

and will be available for viewing live on the New Orleans Jazz Museum Facebook pages
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6 PM CST – 8 PM CST
Opera Night at Dat Dog Frenchmen 4/24
Dat Dog - Frenchmen


6 PM CST – 8 PM CST

Price: Free · Duration: 2 hr
Public 

Classin' up this hot dog joint with OPERA!! Enjoy three Saturday nights this Spring with the Opera Festa Singers on our Frenchmen Street balcony, 6-8pm, April 24th.
April 25th 2021
Congregation Gates of Prayer Music and Art Festival
Eight Bands. Two Stages. A legendary New Orleans lineup
The lineup has been released for this year's Gates of Prayer Music and Art Festival and headliners include NOLA legend George Porter, Jr. & The Porter Trio, as well as the Rebirth Brass Band. This will be a day full of legendary New Orleans music (including Bonerama, the Walter "Wolfman" Washington Trio, and Preservation Brass) while in a COVID-safe environment. The festival will take place at 4000 West Esplanade Ave. in Metairie on Sunday, April 25. from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and will start off with an opening prayer by Rabbi David Gerber and close off with a final performance from Rebirth Brass Band. In addition to incredible performance by world-class bands, a wide range of artists will also be displayed in the Art Village. You are welcome to take a stroll to view the beautiful art displays and even purchase your favorites
Read more and register to participate in the live online event.
schedule
This Sunday!

Backstage with the Linos Piano Trio
April 25, 2021
2:30–3:30 PM

Backstage with the Borromeo String Quartet
May 16, 2021
2:30–3:30 PM

Backstage with Jenna Sherry, Shuann Chai, & Teunis van der Zwart
May 23, 2021
2:30–3:30 PM
Here are the dates of the 2021 Full Moons:


April 2021
The April 2021 Full Moon, also called the Full Pink Moon, will be on Monday April 26, 2021 23:31 EST or April 27, 2021 03:31 UTC. This will be the second full moon of the Spring 2021 season.
May 2021
The May 2021 Full Moon, also called the Full Flower Moon, will be on Wednesday May 26, 2021 07:14 EST or 11:14 UTC. It will be the third full moon of the Spring 2021 season.
There will also be a Total Lunar Eclipse at the same time as the full moon, technically 5 minutes after the full moon peak.
June 2021
The June 2021 Full Moon, also called the Full Strawberry Moon, will be on Thursday June 24, 2021 14:40 EST or 18:40 UTC. This will be the first full moon of the Summer 2021 season as it occurs a few days after the Summer Solstice.
The Summer Solstice is on the calendar for June 20, 2021 23:32 EST or June 21, 2021 3:32 UTC.
July 2021
The July 2021 Full Moon, also called the Full Buck Moon, will be on Thursday July 23, 2021 22:37 EST or July 24, 2021 02:37 UTC. This will be the second full moon of the Summer 2021 season.
August 2021
The August 2021 Full Moon, also called the Full Sturgeon Moon, will be on Sunday August 22, 2021 08:02 EST or 12:02 UTC. This will be the third full moon of the Summer 2021 season.
And the August 2021 full moon will also be the third full moon of the Summer 2021 Season. As this season will have 4 full moons, this full moon will also be a seasonal blue moon.
September 2021
The September 2021 Full Moon, also called the Full Harvest Moon, will be on Monday September 20, 2021 19:55 EST or 23:55 UTC. This will be the fourth full moon of the Summer 2021 season.
The Autumn Equinox is on the calendar for September 22, 2021 15:21 EST or 19:21 UTC. As the September full moon will be closer to the Autumn Equinox than the October full moon, it will be called the Full Harvest Moon.
October 2021
The October 2021 Full Moon, also called the Full Hunter’s Moon will be on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 10:57 EST or 14:57 UTC.
November 2021
The November 2021 Full Moon, also called the Full Beaver Moon, will be on Friday November 19, 2021 03:58 EST or 8:58 UTC.
There will also be a penumbral lunar full moon eclipse during the November full moon, technically a few minutes after the peak. The moon will pass through the Earth’s penumbra resulting in a slight dimming of the moon’s surface. You likely won’t be able to tell the difference from a regular full moon.
December 2021
The December 2021 Full Moon, also called Full Cold Moon, will be on Saturday December 18, 2021 23:36 EST or December 19, 2021 04:36 UTC.
The Winter Solstice is on the calendar for December 21, 2021 10:59 EST or 15:59 UTC.
St. Joseph’s Altars 2021
Future altars:
St. Angela Merici Church, 901 Beverly Garden Drive, Metairie, will host its St. Joseph altar April 30 and May 1 (the Feast Day of St. Joseph the Worker). The altar will be open for public viewing April 30 from 6-8 p.m. and May 1 from 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m., with a blessing at 10:30 a.m. Online donations can be made at bit.ly/2NVuNAI. Contact Janet Cruppi (504) 338-2957 or Renee Lauland (504) 371-2101.
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2:30 PM CDT – 4:30 PM CDT
Joe Krown at Dat Dog Frenchmen 1st Saturdays!
Dat Dog - Frenchmen

Dat Dog - Frenchmen
2:30 PM CDT – 4:30 PM CDT

Price: Free · Duration: 2 hr
Public 
 
King of Keys JOE KROWN is back on the balcony at Dat Dog Frenchmen, first Saturdays of the month: April 3. 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm!! Come boogie at a safe distance with us!
MON, Apr 19 AT 4 PM
Chef Carl’s Famous Monday Night Fried Chicken is back. Every Monday . Served with red beans, cole slaw and a buttered biscuits.
TO-GO option available through Teddy’s Cafe
A Return to Normalcy Round Table Luncheon
"A Return to Normalcy Round Table Luncheon" on Wednesday, May 12 at noon at Galatoire's.Invited guest speakers include Mayor LaToya Cantrell; New Orleans native, ER doctor and leader of the coronavirus fight Dr. Jennifer Avegno, Director of the New Orleans Health Department; Lisa Alexis, Director of the Office of Cultural Economy for the City of New Orleans, Valerie Grubbs & Kay Oplinger, Chairs of the 2021 Mad Hatter's Luncheon ), Society Editor Nell Nolan & Greg Lambousy, Director of the NO Jazz Museum.The fabulous live entertainers will be by "Saucy Chanteuse Kate Burgun" accompanied on the piano by talented pianist Jim Walpole.Executive Chef Phillip Lopez is preparing a delicious menu: Salad Maison, Trout Amandine with Steamed Asparagus and Caramel Cup Custard. Bubbly will be flowing.Last time it was sold out so don't wait and make your reservation now. The $65 per person is all-inclusive and RSVPs are being taken by Margarita Bergen by Venmo, Zelle (Chase), or by sending a check ASAP indicating the date you wish to attend the luncheon to Margarita Bergen, 811 Marigny Street, Unit C, New Orleans, Louisiana 70117...Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at 12 PM
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Please email info@nowfe.com to select your choice of Labs and your Vinola and Grand Tasting Saturday sessions (Afternoon or Evening).\
New Orleans
Wine & Food Experience moves to summer
The New Orleans Wine & Food Experience has announced tickets are now on sale for the 2021 event. Due to COVID-19 safety precautions, organizers have moved NOWFE to a mid-summer event, taking place June 9-13. “We are excited about our summer plans,” states Aimee Brown, NOWFE Executive Director. “We will have several of our popular events, however, coming together safely is most important. Rest assured NOWFE 2021 will be a safe place to share your love of food and wine.” Events will have limited attendance; however, some events will have additional time slots added. “We’ve created several ticket packages to help guide our guests through the best experience that fits their needs,” said Joey Worley, NOWFE President. “With varying levels, everyone can find something to fit their budget and their schedule.”

(Details for our Wednesday, June 9th Wine Dinner Series, Labs and Experiences will be announced soon.)
 
2021 Events include:

VINOLA
True wine connoisseurs, with a higher level of appreciation for fine wines, will enjoy the opportunity to sample rare and highly valued wines, each one boasting a retail value of at least $75. Elite wines from around the world will be presented by winemakers themselves. Vinola also features participating restaurants that provide delectable samples of food to go with your upscale wine.
Thursday, June 10, 2021
Price: $185 
Location: The Capital on Baronne, 210 Baronne St.
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Vinola Afternoon: 12:30pm-3:00pm (Trade, The VIP and The Connoisseur Package attendees entrance starts at 12:00pm)
Vinola Evening: 5:30pm-8:00pm (Trade, The VIP and The Connoisseur Package attendees entrance starts at 5:00pm)

GRAND TASTINGS
The Grand Tastings at NOWFE showcase wines from around the world and food served by New Orleans Finest Chefs. Wine connoisseurs will take pleasure in the opportunity to meet winemakers, ask questions and taste special appellations from across the globe. Novice wine drinkers will simply enjoy the experience of trying many new wines and learning what they like about different styles, varieties and price ranges. All attendees will appreciate the prospect of chatting with well-known and up-and-coming chefs in the culinary world. The Fleur de Lis Culinary Awards will also be bestowed upon the winners at the Grand Tastings!
Friday, June 11, 2021
Price: $149
VIP a la Carte: $195
Location: The Sugar Mill, 1021 Convention Center Blvd.
Time: 6:00-9:00pm (The VIP and The Connoisseur Package attendees, as well as VIP a la carte ticket holders entrance starts at 5:30pm)

Saturday, June 12, 2021
Price: $149
VIP a la Carte: $195
Location: The Sugar Mill, 1021 Convention Center Blvd.
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Grand Tasting Saturday Afternoon: 12:30pm-3:30pm (The VIP and The Connoisseur Package attendees, as well as VIP a la carte ticket holders entrance starts at 12:00pm)
Grand Tasting Saturday Evening: 6:00pm-9:00pm (The VIP and The Connoisseur Package attendees, as well as VIP a la carte ticket holders entrance starts at 5:30pm)

TOURNAMENT OF ROSÉS
Get your game on and head to Fulton Street for this unique opportunity to see the world through rosé-filled glasses. Taste through premier rosés- both still and sparklers- from France, Spain, Italy, United States and the Southern Hemisphere. Then you be the judge- cast your vote for your favorite in NOWFE’s second annual People’s Choice Tournament of Rosés Awards. Best of Show, Gold, Silver and Bronze will be awarded. Tasty bites to accompany the wines will be served up by Harrah’s.
Saturday, June 12, 2021
Price: $70
Location: 500 Block of Fulton Street
Time: 11:00-1:00pm

BURLESQUE, BUBBLY & BRUNCH
Join Trixie Minx and her Burlesque Beauties for a one of a kind NOWFE experience: Burlesque, Bubbly, and Brunch, which features a plated brunch prepared by the Chefs at the Omni Royal Orleans, and a burlesque performance to “top off” this festive closing event of NOWFE 2021. Bloody Mary and Coffee vendors included. Bottomless Luc Belaire and Luc Belaire cocktails will be served.
Sunday, June 13, 2021
Price: $60
Location: Omni Royal Orleans
621 St Louis St, New Orleans, LA 70130
Time: 11:00pm-1:00pm

There are three levels of ticket packages from which guests may choose:

THE GRAND TASTINGS PACKAGE
Price: $225 (a $73 savings compared to purchasing each ticket a la carte)
The Tasting package gives just a “taste” of our main events this season.
Includes entrance to:
· Grand Tasting Friday Evening
· Grand Tasting Saturday- Select Afternoon or Evening

Please email info@nowfe.com to select your Grand Tasting Saturday session (Afternoon or Evening).

THE CONNOISSEUR PACKAGE
Price: $610
The Connoisseur Package is for the wine and food enthusiast looking to be a part of the entire experience that NOWFE has to offer. Includes 30 minutes early entry and the following:
· Vinola- Select Afternoon or Evening (Plus Early Entry)
· Grand Tasting Friday Evening (Plus Early Entry)
· Grand Tasting Saturday- Select Afternoon or Evening (Plus Early Entry)
· NOWFE After Party
· Choice of 3 Labs
· 10% Discount on Additional Labs 
· $20 Voucher to use at NOWFE Merchandise Store

Please email info@nowfe.com to select your choice of Labs and your Vinola and Grand Tasting Saturday sessions (Afternoon or Evening).

THE VIP PACKAGE
Price: $900
Upgrade to the VIP Package! This ticket allows you to experience the event at the highest level. Includes 30 minutes early entry, VIP areas and the following:
· Vinola- Select Afternoon or Evening (Plus Early Entry)
· Grand Tasting Friday Evening (VIP)
· Grand Tasting Saturday- Select Afternoon or Evening (VIP)
· NOWFE After Party
· Choice of 4 Labs (with Priority Seating)
· 10% Discount on Additional Labs
· $20 Voucher to use at NOWFE Merchandise Store



Here a look at LSU’s 2021 football schedule:

Sept. 4 at UCLA
Sept. 11 vs. McNeese State
Sept. 18 vs. Central Michigan
Sept. 25 at. Mississippi State
Oct. 2 vs. Auburn
Oct. 9 at Kentucky
Oct. 16 vs. Florida
Oct. 23 at Ole Miss
Oct. 30 bye
Nov. 6 at Alabama
Nov. 13 vs. Arkansas
Nov. 20 vs. ULM
Nov. 27 vs. Texas A&M
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Love New Orleans &
She'll Love You Back. 
.Sincerely, 

Frank Stansbury 
Lafete News 
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