Countdown to French Quarter Festival Press Conference in Jackson Square
WHAT : French Quarter Festival Press Conference
WHEN: Tuesday, February 20 at 10 a.m.
WHERE: Jackson Square
DETAILS: Join French Quarter Festivals, Inc., New Orleans tourism officials, and invited guests for the Countdown to French Quarter Festival presented by Chevron Press Conference. French Quarter Festivals, Inc. will announce exciting details about the April 12-15 festival, including lineup and poster artist. The press conference will feature resfreshments and live entertainment from Amanda Shaw .
For more information contact Rebecca Sell at (504) 522-5730 or email
rebecca@fqfi.org . Visit the French Quarter Festivals, Inc. website at
fqfi.org
Entergy is Prepared for Severe Weather - Are You?
Severe Weather Awareness Week reminds everyone to have a storm plan in place
NEW ORLEANS - Weather has been anything but reliable in the Deep South this winter, so it is tempting to think the warming temperatures will be a welcome respite.
But don't let your guard down. Severe weather - tornadoes, lightning, high winds, flash flooding, severe thunderstorms and even hail - can occur at any time.
Of course, extreme weather also can cause power outages and downed power lines. Entergy prepares year-round for these disruptive events and encourages you to prepare, too.
"We monitor the weather 24/7, and when severe weather threatens, we mobilize our crews for outage restoration," said Melonie Stewart, Entergy's vice president of customer service in Louisiana. "Everyone should have their own plan in place before severe weather threatens that accounts for all family members, including pets."
Make a Plan, Assemble a Kit
First, ensure that you have multiple ways of getting severe weather warnings:
Install a smart phone app that will alert you to severe weather in the area or sign up for emergency alerts on your smart phone.
Have a weather radio with a loud alarm that will wake you when severe weather threatens at night.
Download the free Operation: Storm Ready guide from Entergy's website. This booklet has a checklist of what a kit should include so you don't overlook anything important.
Know How to Communicate with Entergy
There are several ways to report outages or downed power lines:
Call 1-800-9OUTAGE (1-800-968-8243) .
Check the View Outages map on Entergy's website or app for outage info and, if available, cause and estimated restoration time.
Download the free Entergy app for Apple or Android to check power at your home or business and to report outages.
Register for MyAccountAnywhere to get outage info on your mobile phone and to send and receive texts.
"Despite our best efforts to reduce the likelihood of outages during bad weather, storms can be powerful and unpredictable," said Stewart. "Be prepared and have everything you need in one central location if you lose power, including a way to notify us of the outage. This will help you be more comfortable and also will instill order and safety while our crews restore service."
The National Weather Service has designated Feb. 19-23, 2018 as Severe Weather Awareness Week. Both the Louisiana and New Orleans offices of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness have joined in the recognition. They and other partners are urging everyone to "Get a Game Plan" and stay "NOLA Ready" in the event of severe weather.
New Orleans Power Station
New Orleans' energy future needs your support.
On Feb. 21, the Utility Committee of the City Council will meet and is expected to consider two proposals for the New Orleans Power Station. The meeting is open to the public for comment.
THE NEED: New Orleans needs local, clean, safe and reliable power. Right now, we rely exclusively on power generated outside Orleans Parish, which could greatly impact the reliability of the electric grid and costs for our customers.
The New Orleans Power Station will help when power is needed most, including in response to weather events like hurricanes, tornadoes, and extreme hot or cold temperatures, all of which New Orleans is likely to experience.
THE SOLUTION: Our two proposals include a 226-megawatt unit and a smaller 128-megawatt unit. We chose these facilities because they will produce clean, reliable, safe and cost-effective power for our customers.
The City Council recently held an evidentiary hearing, and company experts who have conducted extensive analysis testified that either power station alternative would be sound from an economic, safety and environmental perspective. The Council's independent energy experts support the construction of the 128MW option. We have hosted and participated in more than 25 public meetings across the entire city regarding this proposal, and we thank you for the widespread community input.
SHOW YOUR SUPPORT: Our commitment to the future of New Orleans is as strong as ever. We deserve reliable and affordable energy, and we need a local power source to make that happen. Please show your support at nolapowerstationsupport.com.
Powering tomorrow begins today. And together, we power life.
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FRESH & LOCAL:
Most New Orleanians will agree that Mardi Gras is the most magical time of the year. They are wrong (hear me out). The best time of year is the forty days that follow, when we have the best excuse to pinch some tails. With Mardi Gras behind us and Lent in full swing, it's time to start thinking about those tasty Friday fish fries and seafood boils.
At a recent sustainable fishing conference, a gulf seafood expert stated that 90% of the seafood caught in Louisiana is exported, and 90% of the seafood consumed in Louisiana is imported - a dismal statistic. Make sure you're eating straight from the gulf and our surrounding lakes, rivers and bayous by shopping from any of our Crescent City Farmers Market water masters.
The market features three prominent Louisiana seafood vendors: Pete and Clara's Seafood (Tu, Sa), Four Winds Seafood (Tu, W, Th, Sa), and Des Allemands Outlaw Katfish (Tu). A one-stop shop for all of your favorites including gulf shrimp, blue crabs, catfish, drum, and crawfish. Find your seabream, croaker and flounder, too! Fresh, local seafood is just one of countless perks of living in the South, and now that Lent is here it's a perfect time to start adding more to your diet - swing by any of our markets to collect your bounty!
PICKS OF THE WEEK: TOFU
Another Lenten alternative is tofu, and thanks to the good work of Veggi Farmers Co-Op, our market has the best and the price can't be beat. Extra firm tofu is made with non-GMO soy by the Vietnamese co-op in New Orleans East. Flavor choices - yes choices, where other ingredients are mixed in to create not only delicious flavors but also interesting texture - include mushroom vermicelli or chili lemongrass. If you're shopping for a restaurant, feel free to ask them about customizing your own flavor! Check out the tofu options along with soy milks and an assortment of asian veggies from this vendor at the Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday markets weekly.
Pro tip: Freeze your tofu and then thaw and squeeze it. Removing much of the water this way yields a whole new texture that lends itself perfectly to frying. This is also a great way to keep ingredients on hand for a quick weeknight meatless main.
SPINACH
We might be unaccustomed to the cold weather, but it is what allows one of our favorite dark leafy greens to prosper. At this time of the year, you'll find this superfood at many vendor stalls. Rich in protein, iron and calcium which are usually associated with meat and dairy products, spinach is a delicious way to get these essential nutrients. Use more mature spinach with hand-sized leaves usually sold in tied bunches for cooking, and tender baby spinach usually sold loose with leaves less than 3-4" for salads. Spinach pairs especially well with rich, meat or cheese-based dishes (think creamed spinach or spinach and artichoke dip) and its bright coloration lends itself to homemade food coloring perfect for easter eggs or to keep a broccoli cheese soup bright green. Try our new favorite simple spinach and tofu dish with peanut sauce, recipe below.
VENDOR OF THE WEEK: MAJOR ACRE FARM
While we've heard many an aspiring farmer wax sentimental on the pastoral ideal, Ellis Douglas actually went out and started a farm. A native Mississippian, Ellis moved to New Orleans 15 years ago to go to culinary school and has worked in and around local food since then. With a couple acres in LaPlace, Major Acre Farm recently began attending our Thursday market at the beginning of their very first harvest. Come check out this new stand and support a beginning farmer while you enjoy produce harvested the morning of market and grown without any synthetic fertilizers or pesticides. You'll also find canned and fermented items using fruits and vegetables grown on site. The (vegan) daikon kimchi is incredible!
TUESDAY'S GREEN PLATE SPECIAL: ROOTS
This duo will be serving market inspired goods as our GPS throughout the month of February. Their food is local, healthy, all made from scratch, and delicious. Learn more about the pop-up restaurant and their food philosophy on their Facebook page.
The former Bohn Motor Co. building in the Broad Avenue corridor is set to undergo a historic renovation and expansion.
Designed by New Orleans architect Emile Weil, who designed the Saenger Theater and Dixie Brewery, the 1920s-era structure at 2700 S. Broad Ave. served as a car dealership but has sat vacant for years. It has been part of a longtime plan to revive the Broad Avenue corridor.
The $14.4 million project broke ground Monday. The new 41,000-square-foot facility will be the new site of Odyssey House Louisiana, an organization that provides low-cost medical and behavioral health care to thousands of New Orleanians.
The project will create 45 new permanent jobs, a news release said.
Gulf Coast Housing Partnership and Rhodes Commercial Development supported the project, with Enterprise Community Investment and Goldman Sachs providing New Market Tax Credit allocations.
Financing was provided by the Louisiana Office of Community Development, the New Orleans Redevelopment Authority, and the Reinvestment Fund, with a New Market Tax Credit equity investment through Goldman Sachs and historic tax credit equity investments through Twain Financial Partners.
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Join us for a special LUNCH meeting in February. Bring a prospective member for FREE! RSVP Required. Our Speaker: Laura Cottingim, New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Fest Do you have a coworker or an industry partner who would benefit by connecting with more tourism professionals and staying up-to-date with industry trends? Well, invite that person to our February lunch meeting for FREE. Cost: $30.00 Members | Free for Prospective Members* *Prospective Members are free for the February meeting ONLY. RSVP Required. http://www.mswit.com/news/upcoming-events/special-february- meeting-for-mswit 11:30 AM - 1 PM
It's PR, not the ER: Navigating Healthcare Marketing in a Technically Advanced Landscape
This lively panel discussion of healthcare marketing professionals will explore best practices, current trends and how to standout in a competitive, yet highly regulated industry.
The panel will include:
Christine Albert, MPP, APR, Vice President, Marketing and Communications, LCMC Health
You must register online or via email at pralnola@gmail.com by noon the day prior to guarantee a seat.
If you have any dietary restrictions or allergies, please share that information no later than 24 hours in advance of the luncheon to pralnola@gmail.com, so we can notify the restaurant.
Please take a moment to familarize yourself with our updated Cancellation Policy:
You must cancel at least 24 hours prior to the luncheon or you will forfeit the cost. No credit will be given for a future luncheon.
Credits must be used within two months or it will be forfeited.
If you are using a credit and you fail to cancel at least 24 hours prior to the luncheon, you will forfeit the credit.
Failure to adhere to the cancellation policy on multiple occasions (3+ times) will prohibit the member from receiving credits in the future.
If you're interested in getting your APR, please contact our APR Board Chair Christine Rigamer at Christine.rigamer@gmail.com.
Have news about a recent award, job opening or other announcement? Email pralnola@gmail.com and we'll include it in an upcoming social media post.
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NOPD First District to Hold Weekly MAX Meeting on February 20
NEW ORLEANS - The NOPD's First District will hold its weekly MAX meeting on Tuesday, February 20, at 1 p.m. The meeting will be held at the First District Station, located at 501 North Rampart Street. The public is invited to attend this meeting.
MAX meetings, led by the senior leadership in each NOPD district, provide a synopsis of police activity for the week, including trends in crime and crime reduction strategies that are being implemented. These meetings also include a discussion on all other topics for which that District has responsibility. The data supporting these MAX meetings is available online to improve transparency and accountability. MAX meetings are held once a week in each District and are open to the public.
For more information, call 504-658-6010.
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About the NOPD First District
Under the direction of Commander Hans Ganthier, the First District coverage includes the Treme and Mid-City areas. The First District police station is located at 501 North Rampart St., New Orleans, LA 70112. For more information, call 504-658-6010.
NOPD Second District to Hold Weekly MAX Meeting on February 20
NEW ORLEANS - The NOPD's Second District will hold its weekly MAX meeting on Tuesday, February 20, at 1 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Second District Station, located at 4317 Magazine Street. The public is invited to attend this meeting.
MAX meetings, led by the senior leadership in each NOPD district, provide a synopsis of police activity for the week, including trends in crime and crime reduction strategies that are being implemented. These meetings also include a discussion on all other topics for which that District has responsibility. The data supporting these MAX meetings is available online to improve transparency and accountability. MAX meetings are held once a week in each District and are open to the public.
For more information, call 504-658-6020.
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About the NOPD Second District
Under the direction of Commander Shaun Ferguson, the Second District coverage includes Uptown and Audubon, incorporating Audubon Park, Audubon Zoo, Tulane University and Loyola University. The Second District police station is located at 4317 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA 70115. For more information, call 504-658-6020.
NOPD Third District to Hold Weekly MAX Meeting on February 20
NEW ORLEANS - The NOPD's Third District will hold its weekly MAX meeting on Tuesday, February 20, at 1 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Third District Station, located at 4600 Paris Avenue. The public is invited to attend this meeting.
MAX meetings, led by the senior leadership in each NOPD district, provide a synopsis of police activity for the week, including trends in crime and crime reduction strategies that are being implemented. These meetings also include a discussion on all other topics for which that District has responsibility. The data supporting these MAX meetings is available online to improve transparency and accountability. MAX meetings are held once a week in each District and are open to the public.
Under the direction of Commander Jeff Walls, the Third District coverage includes Lakeview, Gentilly and West End, encompassing Dillard University, Southern University of New Orleans, Delgado Community College, University of New Orleans and City Park. The Third District police station is located at 4600 Paris Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70119. For more information, call 504-658-6030.
NOPD Fourth District to Hold Weekly MAX Meeting on February 20
NEW ORLEANS - The NOPD's Fourth District will hold its weekly MAX meeting on Tuesday, February 20, at 1 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Fourth District Station, located at 2405 Sanctuary Drive. The public is invited to attend this meeting.
MAX meetings, led by the senior leadership in each NOPD district, provide a synopsis of police activity for the week, including trends in crime and crime reduction strategies that are being implemented. These meetings also include a discussion on all other topics for which that District has responsibility. The data supporting these MAX meetings is available online to improve transparency and accountability. MAX meetings are held once a week in each District and are open to the public.
For more information, call 504-658-6040.
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About the NOPD Fourth District
Under the direction of Commander Caesar Ruffin, the Fourth District coverage includes Algiers and English Turn, including the Algiers Ferry Terminal and Mardi Gras World. The Fourth District police station is located at 2405 Sanctuary Dr., New Orleans, LA 70114. For more information, call 504-658-6040.
NOPD Fifth District to Hold Weekly MAX Meeting on February 20
NEW ORLEANS - The NOPD's Fifth District will hold its weekly MAX meeting on Tuesday, February 20, at 1 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Fifth District Station, located at 3900 North Claiborne Avenue. The public is invited to attend this meeting.
MAX meetings, led by the senior leadership in each NOPD district, provide a synopsis of police activity for the week, including trends in crime and crime reduction strategies that are being implemented. These meetings also include a discussion on all other topics for which that District has responsibility. The data supporting these MAX meetings is available online to improve transparency and accountability. MAX meetings are held once a week in each District and are open to the public.
For more information, call 504-658-6050.
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About the NOPD Fifth District
Under the direction of Commander Frank Young, the Fifth District coverage includes the 9th Ward and Bywater areas. The Fifth District police station is located at 3900 N. Claiborne Ave., New Orleans, LA 70117. For more information, call 504-658-6050.
NOPD Sixth District to Hold Weekly MAX Meeting on February 20
NEW ORLEANS - The NOPD's Sixth District will hold its weekly MAX meeting on Tuesday, February 20, at 3:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Sixth District Station, located at 1930 Martin Luther King Boulevard. The public is invited to attend this meeting.
MAX meetings, led by the senior leadership in each NOPD district, provide a synopsis of police activity for the week, including trends in crime and crime reduction strategies that are being implemented. These meetings also include a discussion on all other topics for which that District has responsibility. The data supporting these MAX meetings is available online to improve transparency and accountability. MAX meetings are held once a week in each District and are open to the public.
For more information, call 504-658-6060.
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About the NOPD Sixth District
Under the direction of Commander Ronnie Stevens, the Sixth District coverage includes the Irish Channel, Central City and Garden District areas. The Sixth District police station is located at 1930 Martin Luther King Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70113. For more information, call 504-658-6060.
NOPD Seventh District to Hold Weekly MAX Meeting on February 20
NEW ORLEANS - The NOPD's Seventh District will hold its weekly MAX meeting on Tuesday, February 20, at 1 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Seventh District Station, located at 10101 Dwyer Road. The public is invited to attend this meeting.
MAX meetings, led by the senior leadership in each NOPD district, provide a synopsis of police activity for the week, including trends in crime and crime reduction strategies that are being implemented. These meetings also include a discussion on all other topics for which that District has responsibility. The data supporting these MAX meetings is available online to improve transparency and accountability. MAX meetings are held once a week in each District and are open to the public.
For more information, call 504-658-6070.
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About the NOPD Seventh District
Under the direction of Commander Lawrence Dupree, the Seventh District coverage includes New Orleans East. The Seventh District police station is located at 10101 Dwyer Road, New Orleans, LA 70127. For more information, call 504-658-6070.
NOPD Eighth District to Hold Weekly MAX Meeting on February 20
NEW ORLEANS - The NOPD's Eighth District will hold its weekly MAX meeting on Tuesday, February 20, at 2 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Eighth District Station, located at 334 Royal Street. The public is invited to attend this meeting.
MAX meetings, led by the senior leadership in each NOPD district, provide a synopsis of police activity for the week, including trends in crime and crime reduction strategies that are being implemented. These meetings also include a discussion on all other topics for which that District has responsibility. The data supporting these MAX meetings is available online to improve transparency and accountability. MAX meetings are held once a week in each District and are open to the public.
For more information, call 504-658-6080.
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About the NOPD Eighth District
Under the direction of Commander Nicholas Gernon, the Eighth District coverage includes French Quarter and Central Business District, including Harrah's Casino, Canal Place and Bourbon Street. The Eighth District police station is located at 334 Royal St., New Orleans, LA 70130. For more information, call 504-658-6080.
Renowned jazz vocalist Stephanie Jordan created Jazz Pilates which is set to the recorded music of major jazz composers like John Coltrane, Kidd Jordan, and Kent Jordan. Stephanie Jordan developed her Jazz Pilates technique after receiving her certification from Wise Body Pilates. Jazz Pilates integrates traditional Pilates and dance movements with jazz to enhance the mind-body-spirit connection. It is a muscle lengthening and strengthening program designed to improve balance and transform the body so that it functions at optimal capacity.
Jordan believes that the whole fitness movement is too focused on "Buy a membership, join a spa, purchase this equipment and you'll be beautiful." Jazz Pilates participants are able to use what they were born with-their bodies. The New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park Visitor Center provides the perfect venue to allow French Market District visitors to create movements that is beneficial to both physical and mental health-in a mere 45 - minutes to an hour. Participants are introduced to the works of major jazz composers and performers while developing a lifelong physical fitness and emotional wellness through arts and fitness integration. With all of the distractions in the world, the human body naturally retains the basic urge to create movement, to physically "get a lot of stuff out." Jazz Pilates is designed to improve balance and transform the body so patrons may function at optimal capacity while working, playing, or just living life to the fullest.
Please bring your own fitness mat and arrive at least 10 minutes before class begins.
Getting to eat it with fellow independent businesses!
Join
StayLocal for our bi-annual Independent Business Meet-Up at the Ruby Slipper Cafe in Mid-City. We'll be joined by our parent organization, the
Urban Conservancy (yeah new friends)! At the event, local businesses and professionals are invited to take part in water management demos, network, and get exclusive design insights from host and Ruby Slipper owner Erich Weishaupt, including incorporating a TRUEGRID parking lot.
The event is free to attend. All local, independent businesses are welcome.
Oak Wine Bar is hosting another mini Wine Festival from Tuesday Februrary 20th through Friday February 23rd from 5:30-8:00 each day. We will have two distibutors pouring 20 different wines each day, and tickets are only $20 a day. The lineup will include wines from all over the world.
Tuesday- European Wines
Wednesday- Southern Hemisphere Wines (South African, Australian, Argentinian)
Thursday- American Wines
Friday- Sparkling
All wines will be available for purchase at a discounted price at the bar. So come enjoy some great wines with us as we celebrate all that is great about wine throughout the world.
For more info email us at info@oaknola.com or call us at 504-302-1485
Mazant National is proud to host their largest fundraiser for Hogs at the NOYC! 25.00/ person all you can eat Menu: Pulled Pork, Ribs, Brisket, Slaw, Potato Salad, Beans, and Mac *Plus Special Treats* Guests will be able to vote for their favorite samples in Blue Plate, Neuskey's, Tabasco, Porkpourri, and Sauce categories. Come out and help us raise money for pediatric brain cancer!!
Please join us for an evening of poetry reading and book signing with Catriona Wright, E. Martin Nolan, and Julia Carey.
Catriona Wright is a writer, editor, and teacher. Her poems have appeared in Prism International, Prairie Fire, Rusty Toque, Lemon Hound, The Best Canadian Poetry 2015, and elsewhere. She has been a finalist for The Walrus's Poetry Prize, Arc's Poem of the Year Contest, and a National Magazine Award. In 2014, she won Matrix Magazine's LitPop Award. She is the co-founder of Desert Pets Press, a chapbook press; and she is the poetry editor at The Puritan. She lives in Toronto.
Carnal, flamboyant, visceral and bold, TABLE MANNERS is a rich meal. Catriona Wright's debut introduces us to the image of the poet as "gastronaut," a figure who seems to live entirely between table and a stove and who steeps her surroundings and relationships in complex emotional flavours. "My life," she writes, "is now tuned to bone marrow donuts and chef gossip. I'm useless at any other frequency." Wright's wild narratives are sometimes funny, sometimes frightening and always ravishingly observed. TABLE MANNERS is what might have emerged had Julia Child written like Sharon Olds, or if Anthony Bourdain knew his way around a line-break.
E Martin Nolan is a poet, essayist and editor. He edits interviews at The Puritan, where he's also published numerous essays, interviews and blog posts. He teaches at The University of Toronto. Born and raised in Detroit, he attended Loyola University New Orleans, and received his Master's in the Field of Creative Writing from The University of Toronto. His essays and poems have appeared in Arc, CNQ and CV2, among others. His non-fiction writing focuses on literature, sports and music. You may know him as Ted.
The poems in STILL POINT contrast the calm and tumult of Hurricane Katrina, the deconstruction of Detroit, the financial crisis of 2008, and the BP Gulf oil spill, weaving lyrical sequences and individual pieces into a coherent whole focused on humanity's relationship to itself and to nature. STILL POINT tells a story of beauty and horror, and how normalcy stubbornly persists amid history's arc.
Julia Carey has published poetry, fiction, and essays in journals such as Mason's Road, Psychopomp, Tiferet, Dudley Review, and VIDA, among others. Nominated for a Pushcart Prize, she also won the Speitz Prize in Poetry in the William Faulkner-William Wisdom Writing Competition, and has had her work featured in the anthologies Louisiana In Words and New Orleans: What Can't Be Lost, 88 Stories from the Sacred City. In addition to being adjunct faculty at Loyola, she is a Visiting Professor of the Humanities and Social Sciences at the Bard Early College Program in New Orleans. She also addresses local youth disconnection by teaching storytelling and college seminars in workforce development programs through the Youth Empowerment Program and the Cowen Institute. 6 PM -
513 Octavia St (Corner of Laurel), New Orleans, Louisiana 70115
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NOPD First District to Hold Monthly NONPACC Meeting on February 20
NEW ORLEANS - The NOPD's First District will hold its monthly NONPACC meeting on Tuesday, February 20, at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held at the First District Station, located at 501 North Rampart Street.
New Orleans Neighborhood Police Anti-Crime Council meetings, or NONPACC, occur monthly and are attended by the District Commander and other district personnel. These meetings provide community members with an opportunity to voice their concerns directly to the District Commander.
For more information, call 504-658-6010.
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About the NOPD First District
Under the direction of Commander Hans Ganthier, the First District coverage includes the Treme and Mid-City areas. The First District police station is located at 501 North Rampart St., New Orleans, LA 70112. For more information, call 504-658-6010.
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Name:
YLC Toastmasters Club Meeting
Start Date and Time:
Tuesday Feb 20, 2018 06:00 PM
End Date and Time:
Tuesday, Feb 20, 2018 07:30 PM
Description:
A YLC Toastmasters Club meeting is a learn-by-doing workshop in which participants hone their speaking and leadership skills in a no-pressure atmosphere.
YLC Toastmasters Club will give you the skills and confidence you need to effectively express yourself in any situation. Whether you are a professional, student, stay-at-home parent, Toastmasters is the most efficient, enjoyable, and affordable way of gaining great communication skills.
RSVP below to join YLC Toastmasters Club for the bimonthly meeting from 6:00 - 7:30pm at the YLC Building on the first and third Tuesday of each month.
Location:
YLC Building - Downstairs (Front) 1840 Euterpe Street New Orleans LA 70113
An Evening of Scotch with Brand Ambassador, Robert Ferrara
Taste the following:
Glenlivet 18, 21, 25
Abelour 18 and A'bunadh
Chivas 18 and Royal Salute
$20 per person
Gifts included.
The Miami-based Brand Ambassador for Single Malt Whisky has honed his skills at South Florida's best restaurants and cocktail bars, and he's racked up a more than impressive resume. Ferrara has won a fair share of awards for his impact behind the bar: during his tenure at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel, Ferrara created celebrated concoctions for Lure Fishbar and The Rum Line, earning him a spot on the Miami Herald's South Florida Food 50. He's also been dubbed one of America's Greatest Bartenders by Thrillist and nabbed a spot on The Daily Meal's 25 Best Bartenders in America list.
His work repertoire includes Miami hotspots like Swine where he was named Best Bartender by Miami New Times and The Dutch where The English Rose won several awards for Best Cocktail.
The New Jersey native has been in the hospitality industry since his teenage days, working at restaurants throughout The Garden State: he joined the team at Avenue, an upscale bistro on The Jersey Shore, to learn the art of the craft. Although the BarSmarts grad moved away from Jersey, he never strayed far from the beach, originally moving south to open STK Miami in 2008.
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Pirate's Alley Faulkner Society, St. Jude Community Center
St. Louis Cathedral, Archdiocese of New Orleans, and
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation p resent the
Fifth Annual Series of Free Public Concerts for Lent
Soul of the City: 300 Years of Musical
Diversity
Tuesdays
February 20 - March 27, 2018
6:30 P. M.
Voluntary Collections at Concerts will Benefit Programs for the Poor
Our first concert of this series presents Tom McDermott
From Bamboula to Boogie... From Gottschalk to Gospel!
Tuesdays
February 20, 2018
at Historic St. Mary's Catholic Church
1100 Chartres Street, French Quarter New Orleans
The superbly talented artist Tom McDermott-lauded by the New York
Times as apianist who can play anything he decides he wants to play-
will be the musical star of concert number one in the annual Musical
Prelude to the Celebration of Easter to benefit organizations serving the
poor. McDermott will introduce the theme, Soul of the City: 300 Years
of MusicalDiversity with a piano ramble from the work of famed New
Orleans classical composer-pianist Louis Moreau Gottschalk, through
ragtime, traditional jazz, andthe contemporary beats of the "New Orleans
Sound," and demonstrate connections between the complex rhythms of
Gottschalk and those who followed him.
Celebrated New Orleans historian Nancy Dixon, Ph.D ., who edited the
new tricentennial celebration tome of the Louisiana Endowment for the
Humanies tome, will introduce this year's concert series with an overview
of music in the life of New Orleans since founding. Copies of the LEH book,
New Orleans & The World: 1718-2018 Tricentennial Anthology, will be
available for signing at the concert. To reserve your copy in advance
A sculpture by Hank William Thomas at the Old U.S. Mint (Photo by Michael Smith, courtesy Prospect. 4)(Photographer: Michael Smith
Prospect.4: The Lotus in Spite of the Swamp Catalogue
The Prospect.4 catalogue features more than 150 color illustrations of the works by the 73 artists and arts collectives participating in the triennial. Contributors include Trevor Schoonmaker, William Cordova, Miranda Lash, Omar Lopez-Chahoud, Wangechi Mutu, Filipa Oliveira, Ebony G. Patterson, Ylva Rouse, Ned Sublette, Zoe Whitley, with additional contributions from more than 40 local, national, and international curators and writers. Catalogues may be purchased at the P.4 Welcome Center, online at www.prospectneworleans.org , and at many participating P.4 venues.
TUESDAY FEBRUARY 20
Rooted in Resistance, Remembrance, Ritual, Resilience: Black Masking Indian Panel Discussion
7-9PM
New Orleans Jazz Museum
400 Esplanade Avenue
Free and open to the public.
P.4 artist Darryl Montana, Sabrina Mays Montana, writer Kalamu Ya Salaam, and photographers Chandra McCormick & Keith Calhoun.
P.4 CLOSING WEEKEND SCHEDULE
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 22 - SUNDAY FEBRUARY 25THURSDAY FEBRUARY 22
QUEEN: A Symposium on Black Beauty 4PM Xavier University Administration Building 7341 Palmetto Street Roundtable discussion with Alexis De Vaux, Mia L. Bagneris, Brenda Marie Osbey, Lakeesha J. Harris and Niki Lopez.
Hair Combing Cycle - Collective Performance by P.4 Artist Satch Hoyt 6PM Xavier University Administration Building 7341 Palmetto Street *Free and open to the Public. In collaboration with Xavier University's Department of Fine Arts.
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 23
The Katastwóf Karavan by P.4 Artist Kara Walker -Activation 11:30AM 101 Mississippi River Trail, Algiers Point **Free and Open to the Public
The Katastwóf Karavan by P.4 Artist Kara Walker -Activation 2:30PM 101 Mississippi River Trail, Algiers Point **Free and Open to the Public
The Katastwóf Karavan by P.4 Artist Kara Walker - Live Presentation with Kara Walker and Jason Moran 4:45PM 101 Mississippi River Trail, Algiers Point **Free and Open to the Public
A Toast to Prospect.4! 6:30PM **by invitation only Celebration of P.4 and announcement of the P.5 Artistic Director
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 24
Building Cultural Economies Conference 9AM - 3:30PM Dillard University 2601 Gentilly Boulevard **Registration required:Conference Keynote speaker, artist Xenobia Bailey, with panelists Shantrelle P. Lewis, Dr. Kara Olidge, John Barnes, Dr. Tanisha Ford, and Carla Williams.
In partnership with Dillard University Ray Charles Center for Material Culture.
Artist Workshop with P.4 Artist Michel Varisco 10AM - 1PM Ogden Museum of Southern Art 925 Camp Street **Registration Required:
Workshop
Prospect.4 Film Program: Horace Ové, Zac Ové, and Beatriz Santiago Muñoz. ACE Hotel New Orleans 600 Carondelet Street **Free and open to the public.
The Katastwóf Karavan by P.4 Artist Kara Walker - Activation 11:30AM 101 Mississippi River Trail, Algiers Point **Free and Open to the Public
Gallery Talk with Ayo Scott 1PM Ogden Museum of Southern Art 925 Camp Street Featuring the work of Prospect.4 Artist John T. Scott.
The Katastwóf Karavan by P.4 Artist Kara Walker - Live Presentation with Kara Walker and Jason Moran 2:30PM 101 Mississippi River Trail, Algiers Point **Free and Open to the Public
Weekly Monster & Reflections on Time Book Launch 3:00PM Gallier Historic House 1132 Royal St. *Free and open to the public. Book Launch by Prospect.4 Artist Pedro Lasch. Conversation by the artist with Carin Kuoni, the Vera List Center for Arts and Politics, New York and Bernie January, Youth Empowernment Project (YEP), New Orleans. (Followed by a closing reception at M.S. Rau Antiques - 630 Royal Street)
The Katastwóf Karavan by P.4 Artist Kara Walker - Activation 4:45PM 101 Mississippi River Trail, Algiers Point **Free and Open to the Public
SweetArts Gala 2018 - Art Unfolds 7-10PM Contemporary Arts Center New Orleans 900 Camp Street Honoring Bard Early College, Urban Bush Women, Stone Pigman and P.4 Artistic Director Trevor Schoonmaker.
**ticket required:
Sweet Arts.
SUNDAY FEBRUARY 25
The Katastwóf Karavan by P.4 Artist Kara Walker - Activation 11:30AM 101 Mississippi River Trail, Algiers Point **Free and Open to the Public
The Katastwóf Karavan by P.4 Artist Kara Walker - Activation 1:55PM 101 Mississippi River Trail, Algiers Point **Free and Open to the Public
Join us for an enlightening evening with George Saunders. George will be talking about his recent novel Lincoln in the Bardo and abooksigning will follow.Each ticket includes a $5.00 coupon good toward any purchase of George Saunders' books the evening of the event.Lincoln in the Bardo - #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * WINNER OF THE MAN BOOKER PRIZEThe long-awaited first novel from the author of Tenth of December: a moving and original father-son story featuring none other than Abraham Lincoln, as well as an unforgettable cast of supporting characters, living and dead, historical and inventedNamed One of the Ten Best Books of the Year by The Washington Post, USA Today, and Maureen Corrigan, NPR * One of Time's Ten Best Novels of the Year * A New York Times Notable Book"A luminous feat of generosity and humanism."-Colson Whitehead, The New York Times Book ReviewDoors will open at 6:00 PMParking: Street parking plus neighborhood parking lots.For further information contact Garden District Book Shop 504-895-2266
If you are unable to attend, you must call the book shop to order signed books.
Event date:
Tuesday, February 20, 2018 - 7:00pm to 10:00pm
Event address:
New Orleans Advocate
840 St. Charles Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70130
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East Bank Regional Library's Great Books Club
Announces Selections for First Half of 2018
METAIRIE, LA - The members of the EBR Great Books Discussion Group have announced their reading schedule through the first half of 2017.
The group meets at 7 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon, Metairie.
The group's events are open to the public and are free of charge. Registration is not required.
The group is moderated by Gwen Kelley, a librarian who works in the Special Collections Department at the East Bank Regional Library, Metairie.
7 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018 - The Life of Pi by Yann Martel
7 p.m., Tuesday, March 14, 2018- Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden
7 p.m., Tuesday, April 17, 2018 - Atonement by Ian McEwan
7 p.m., Tuesday, May 15, 2018 - Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka
7 p.m., Tuesday, June 19, 2018 - The World According to Garp by John Irving
For more information regarding this presentation, contact Chris Smith, Manager of Adult Programming for the library, at 504-889-8143 or wcsmith@jefferson.lib.la.us.
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The Color Purple
FEB 20, 2018 to
SAENGER THEATRE 1111 CANAL STREET, NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA 70116
Lise de la Salle February 20th at 7:30pm at Tulane's Dixon Hall The New Orleans Friends of Music is proud to present pianist Lise de la Salle, playing the music of J.S. Bach, Thomas Enhco, and Franz Liszt at Tulane's Dixon Hall on Tuesday, February 20, at 7:30pm. Tickets are available online and at the door. Prices are $35 for General Admission, $18 for Young New Orleanians (under 35), and free for students with ID.
In just a few years, through her international concert appearances and her award-winning Naïve recordings, 29 year-old Lise de la Salle has established a reputation as one of today's most exciting young artists and as a musician of uncommon sensibility and maturity. Her playing inspired a Washington Post critic to write, "For much of the concert, the audience had to remember to breathe... the exhilaration didn't let up for a second until her hands came off the keyboard."
Concert Program
J.S. Bach - Italienisches Konzert in F major, BWV 971
Thomas Enhco - Chant Nocturne
Albert Roussel - Prelude et Fugue, Op. 46
Thomas Enhco - La Question de l'Ange
Franz Liszt - Fantasie und Fuge uber das Thema B-A-C-H
J.S. Bach/arr. Franz Liszt - Prelude and Fugue in A minor, BWV 543
J.S. Bach/arr. Wilhelm Kempff - Sicilienne in G minor, trans. for the piano (after BWV 1031)
Francis Poulenc - Valse-improvisation sur le nom de B-A-C-H, FP 62
Thomas Enhco - L'aube Nous Verra
J.S. Bach/arr. Ferruccio Busoni - Chaconne from Partita No. 2 in D minor, BWV 1004
Parking Information
The Friends of Music continues to provide free parking at Diboll Garage, Tulane University, on concert evenings. A free Tulane University Shuttle will take you from/to the parking lot and Dixon Hall. For more information about parking and to view an interactive parking map, please visit the FOM parking information page.
Please join us for an evening of presentations around the issues of plastic garbage and its impact on our environments.
LEAVINGS: A Rachel David & Shawn Hall Collaboration in partnership with A Studio in the Woods and Tulane ByWater Institute are excited to present an evening of talks by
LSU biological oceanographer, Mark Benfield and Teaching Responsible Earth Education (T.R.E.E.) educator, Elyria Grote
Tuesday, February 20th
Light Refreshments 7pm with presentations starting at 7:30pm
Questions/discussions to follow
Carrara Marble & Granite, 912 Julia St.
Leavings: A Rachel David & Shawn Hall Collaboration is a Prospect Satellite Exhibition Open Thursdays - Sundays from noon - 5pm running through February 25th
Mark Benfield is a biological oceanographer who is currently a Professor in the College of the Coast and Environment at Louisiana State University. His research examines microplastic flux from the Mississippi River into the Gulf of Mexico and its environmental impact on coastal food webs. He also directs the Gulf SERPENT Project - a partnership between the oil and gas industry and academia that used deepwater industrial remotely operated vehicles to study biodiversity in the depths of the Gulf of Mexico. Mark received his B.Sc. from the University of Toronto, M.Sc. from the University of Kwazulu-Natal, and Ph.D. from Texas A&M University. He holds an adjunct appointment as a Guest Investigator in the Biology Department at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution.
Elyria Grote started working for T.R.E.E. in September 2015. She quickly became passionate about her work as an outdoor educator, as she saw the great effect the programs have on the students. She received an MA in Cultural Anthropology from the University of Kent in Canterbury, UK. Her studies focused on environmental perceptions, which made it apparent that environmental education is crucial to our communities. Her work with several non-profits in the New Orleans area helped broaden her perspectives and gave her further insights into the necessity of the programs offered by T.R.E.E. As a native New Orleanian she is thrilled that these programs are being taught to the younger generations in this city.
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Swine Palace invites patrons to arrive early for their Arcadia showing to participate in a unique, pre-show conversation. Just arrive 30 minutes before show time, take your seat, and be ready for a brief, yet dynamic experience that is sure to whet your appetite for the show! Admittance to the lectures is INCLUDED in your ticket price, so don't miss out! 2/20 & 2/21 Harrison Magner - "Arcadia by Tom Stoppard" 2/22 Jeff Keuhny & Kevin Risk - "Landscape/Agriculture in Arcadia" 2/23 George Judy - "Here am I in Arcadia" 2/24 Vince LiCata - "Chaos Theory, Fractals, Disorder" 2/25 George Judy - "Here am I in Arcadia"
The Shaver Theatre is housed in the Music & Dramatic Arts Building, which is located across from the School of Music Building on Dalrymple Drive. This facility plays host to many of the LSU Theatre performances and seats 350 people. LSU Opera, the LSU School of Music Jazz Ensemble and community groups such as New Venture Theatre and Christian Youth Theatre also perform here.
21 Lars Edegran & Topsy Chapman w/Palm Court Jazz Band 22 Duke Heitger & Tim Laughlin w/Crescent City Joymakers 23 Closed Private Party 24 Duke Heitger w/Palm Court Jazz Band 25 Gerald French & Sunday Night Swingsters 26 & 27 Closed 28 Lars Edegran & Topsy Chapman w/Palm Court Jazz Band
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Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro
FEBRUARY 2018 Music Schedule
February 20 @ 8 & 10pm - Todd Duke Trio
February 21 @ 8 & 10pm - Uptown Jazz Orchestra with Terrance Taplin
February 22 @ 8 & 10pm - The Bruskers Duo from Italy
February 23 @ 8 & 10pm - Ellis Marsalis Quintet
February 24 @ 8 & 10pm - The New Orleans Griots: James Rivers, Germaine Bazzle, David Torkanowsky, George French & Herlin Riley
Remember: everything sold in our market is grown, raised, and produced locally!
Braised Green Beans with Tomatoes and Garlic
Ingredients
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, preferably canola
1 large onion, thinly sliced
12 garlic cloves, 6 minced
1 1/2 teaspoons sweet paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 1/2 pounds green beans
One 16-ounce can diced tomatoes
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
How to Make It
Step 1
In a large, deep skillet, heat the vegetable oil. Add the sliced onion and cook over moderate heat until translucent and softened, about 8 minutes. Add the minced garlic, paprika and cayenne pepper and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the green beans and 6 whole garlic cloves and cook for about 2 minutes, tossing to coat the beans.
Step 2
Pour the diced tomatoes and their juices into the skillet and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the green beans are very tender, about 40 minutes. Season the braised green beans with salt and pepper. Transfer them to a platter and serve warm or at room temperature.
Make Ahead
The braised green beans can be refrigerated overnight.
Carnival season is here and so are the opportunities to start a fulfilling job. New Orleans Convention and Visitors Bureau is hosting it's February Job Fest of the year. Join us on Wednesday, February 21st, from noon until 3 p.m. for our February Job Fest at St. Bernard Recreation Center. We have top employers in the city's largest industry ready to hire great, enthusiastic people like you! Resume assistance will be available and Daughters of Charity will there to provide information on health services. More details are below.
Who: The New Orleans Convention & Visitors Bureau is hosting the event and everyone is welcome to attend. List of some of the participating employers are below.
What: Designed to be a one-stop shop for job candidates, Job Fest allows participants to meet with a variety of employers from hotels, restaurants, and other tourism fields. Participants can ask questions and learn more about the hiring process in a welcoming, one-on-one setting. The Job Fest is part of an effort to connect job seekers to careers in the hospitality and tourism industry across New Orleans.
Why: In New Orleans, tourism provides thousands of satisfying jobs in fields like guest relations, finance, administration, housekeeping, food and beverage service and beyond. Each job offers an opportunity for growth to move up in a company while enjoying employee benefits and the peace of mind that comes with a steady paycheck. A job in hospitality and tourism - which can start by a visit to Job Fest - is the basis for a lasting and fulfilling career in New Orleans.
*List of employers are subject to change
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La Rioja is Spain's most well-known region and produces a range of wines from white to rose and it's famous age-worthy reds. Tempranillo is the star grape here with its authorized partners, Mazuelo (Carignan), Graciano, and Garnacha completing the traditional blends. One of the great things about Rioja is that it has a system of qualifying wines based on the method and length of the aging process. From basic Rioja to Crianza, Reserva and the ultimate Gran Reserva levels, the region offers a range of styles defined by the amount of time spent in oak giving it a versatility enjoyable on many different levels.
In our Wednesday Night Flight this week you will learn about the 4 levels as we taste one from each category, explaining the differences in the aging process and how they add to the flavor profile of the wine. You'll hear about the 3 sub-regions within Rioja and how their locations affect what is in your glass and the story behind how France played a part in the production standards of the region. If you'd like a little something to snack on with your wine, resident cheesemonger Casey Foote will select and present a regional pairing plate ($10 with flight, $15 without the flight). No standing in line for our Wednesday flights - you sit at a table, we come to you and pour tableside complete with lots of educational info on what you are drinking. The flight of 4 wines is $20 - reservations are highly recommended as we can only seat walk-ins if space allows. Check out the stellar lineup below. Wednesday February 21, 5:30 to 7:30
Lopez de Heredia, Bosconia Reserva (2005) - RP 94pts
Vina Real Crianza (2014) - VM 90pts
Bodegas Larchago, Gran Reserva Rioja (2005) - NYR but just trust us...
Phone: (504) 304-0635
Piemonte: From Asti to Barolo, the wines of Piedmont are among Italy's most prolific and best rated. We will be joined by winemaker Simone Scaletta this Friday as he pours his Dolcetto and Barolo plus Dave Sobiesk will pour 2 other delcious Piemontese wines. This tasting is free and open to the public, no reservations required. Friday February 23, 6-8pm
The Sancerre region in France is known for its iconic crisp, refreshing mineral-driven whites but most people are unfamiliar with its elegant reds and mouthwatering rose wines. This week our favorite neighborhood wine guy David Sobiesk will host our Wednesday Night Flights, Sancerre - One in Every Color (actually there will be 2 whites but who's counting?) He will present 4 wines in this in-depth look at the region's terroir and grape varieties. If you'd like a little something to snack on with your wine, resident cheesemonger Casey Foote will select and present a regional pairing plate ($10 with flight, $15 without the flight). No standing in line for our Wednesday flights - you sit at a table, we come to you and pour tableside complete with lots of educational info on what you are drinking. The flight of 4 wines is $20 - reservations are highly recommended as we can only seat walk-ins if space allows. Reserve here:
Press Conference on the Principality of Monaco's Participation in the New Orleans Tricentennial
NEW LOCATION: NOPSI Hotel
WHAT:
This press conference will gather delagates from Monaco and New Orleans Tricentennial officials to celebrate the cultural ties with the Principality and Monaco's participation in the City's 2018 celebrations.
The Embassy of Monaco is presenting a series of events in conjunction with the Tricentennial of New Orleans, which is the birthplace of the first American-born Princess of Monaco.
WHEN:
Wednesday, February 21st 10am - 11am Light refreshments will be served
WHERE:
NOPSI Hotel 317 Baronne St, New Orleans, LA 70112
WHO:
Ambassador of Monaco to the United States Maguy Maccario Doyle
Mayor-elect LaToya Cantrell
Mark Romig, President & CEO, NOTMC
Jenny Hamilton, Executive Director, NOBA
Jean-Christophe Maillot, Choreographer-Director, Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo
Alice Blangero, Official Photographer, Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo
Executive Chef Benoit Witz, Executive Chef, Hotel Hermitage Monte-Carlo
Executive Chef Yvan Didelot, Hyatt Regency New Orleans
Executive Chef Pete Page, NOPSI Hotel New Orleans
MORE INFORMATION:
Almost 70 years before Philadelphia's Academy-Award® winning icon, Grace Kelly, married Prince Rainier III to become Princess Grace, a beautiful heiress from the French Quarter, born in 1857, wed Prince Albert I of Monaco. In 1889, Miss Marie Alice Heine married the great-great grandfather of the Principality's current Sovereign - Prince Albert II - becoming Her Serene Highness Princess Alice of Monaco.
In advance of the return tour by Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo, presented by New Orleans Ballet Association and sponsored by the Hyatt Regency Hotel New Orleans, and to mark the city's 300th birthday, the Embassy of Monaco - with the support of its Consulate General in New York and Honorary Consul in New Orleans - is organizing the inaugural Monaco Takes New Orleans (MonacoEventsUSA.com) series of events and activities in the birthplace of the first American-born Princess of Monaco.
"To celebrate our historic connections with the City of New Orleans on this momentous anniversary, we are very proud to showcase some of the wonderful facets of the Principality of Monaco over a week-long festival. From February 19 through February 25, the Principality of Monaco will be the toast of the town with two fascinating exhibitions - both free and open to the public - and a Monégasque culinary week at the NOPSI Hotel leading up to the acclaimed Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo's performance of the ever-romantic tragedy, Romeo and Juliet, presented by New Orleans Ballet Association," said Monaco's Ambassador to the United States, Maguy Maccario Doyle.
"We are thrilled to have the Principality of Monaco participating in the New Orleans Tricentennial," said New Orleans Mayor Mitchell Landrieu. "As we celebrate 300 years of New Orleans, we will be remembering the cultural ties between our City and Monaco. I would especially like to thank Ambassador Maccario Doyle and the New Orleans Ballet Association for organizing this week of activities, and I encourage everyone to experience these outstanding events."
MONTE-CARLO LEGENDS Setting the tone for the week-long celebrations is Monte-Carlo Legends, a photographic tribute of black and white vintage stills featuring iconic personalities from the past who have helped write the Monte-Carlo story and shaped its enduring appeal. This exhibition will be displayed in the lobby of the NOPSI Hotel, 317 Baronne St., New Orleans, from Monday, February 19 through Sunday, February 25.
FLAVORS OF MONACO From Monday, February 19 through Sunday, February 25, NOPSI Hotel and its Executive Chef Pete Page will partner with Monte-Carlo SBM to host Michelin-starred Executive Chef Benoit Witz of the Hotel Hermitage Monte-Carlo on a series of prix-fixe daily lunch menus with a Monegasque flair (nopsi.com and montecarlosbm.com).
INSIDE LES BALLETS DE MONTE-CARLO On exhibition for the first time in New Orleans - in the city's premier contemporary art space, the Angela King Gallery - 16 dramatic black and white photographs by Monaco-born Alice Blangero transport us behind-the-scenes and inside Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo as she captures the most intimate moments of the company's work, on view at 241 Royal St., in New Orleans from Tuesday, February 20 through Sunday, February 25 from 11 am to 5 pm.
ROMEO AND JULIET The New Orleans Ballet Association (NOBA) will present for the first time since 2005 the internationally renowned Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo in a spectacular performance of Roméo et Juliette. Shakespeare's tale of the famous star-crossed lovers gets an exotic French twist in this "gorgeously original" (The London Telegraph), stunningly imaginative interpretation by renowned choreographer and director Jean-Christophe Maillot. Flawlessly performed with impeccable artistry by this exquisite company of 50 dancers and set to the romantic Prokofiev score, this innovative staging is a must-see event at the Mahalia Jackson Theater on Saturday, February 24 at 8 pm.
"NOBA is honored to bring Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo back to New Orleans to celebrate New Orleans' Tricentennial - our gift to the City. We are grateful to presenting sponsors Hyatt Regency New Orleans and Pam and Warner Williams for their extraordinary support," said New Orleans Ballet Association Executive Director Jenny Hamilton. "The company's unique staging of this timeless masterpiece is guaranteed to be the pinnacle moment of Monaco's visit to our great city."
"It is an honor for Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo to return to New Orleans to perform Romeo and Juliet. We have developed strong ties with the American ballet tradition over the years, and have wonderful memories of every meeting we've had with audiences in this city. This tour in the United States fills us with joy. We are particularly grateful to the New Orleans Ballet Association for making it possible to present this mainstage performance, which has a very special place in our repertoire," said Maillot.
Tickets for Roméo et Juliette begin at $40 and may be purchased through the NOBA's Box Office at (504) 522-0996, online at www.nobadance.com or through Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com.
In other related events:
UNE AFFAIRE D'AVANT GARDE: EN BLANC ET NOIR BRAVO, the Ballet Resource And Volunteer Organization of the New Orleans Ballet Association, and Honorary Chair, Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser, extend an invitation to join the artists of Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo for a chic black-and-white masquerade ball. This glamorous evening will feature a spectacular, French-inspired menu, open bar, dancing, a fabulous silent auction, a raffle for a $3,000 shopping spree at Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry, and more. The VIP Gala Experience Weekend Package includes tickets to the Gala Patron Party and Dinner on February 23, and the performance of Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo, VIP Intermission Reception and Post Performance Reception at the Mahalia Jackson Theater on February 24. Through this event, BRAVO contributes to NOBA's programs, including the presentation of world class performances in New Orleans and more than 5,500 dance classes, workshops, and activities each year, all tuition-free. For tickets and sponsorship opportunities, please visit www.nobadance.com, call (504) 522-0996, ext. 208, or email fmartin@nobadance.com.
PRINCESS GRACE FOUNDATION-USA Members of the Princess Grace Foundation-USA will participate in the activities organized by the Embassy by highlighting award winners whose work in theater, dance, and film ignite a cultural conversation. Much like the enriched city of New Orleans, award winners create thought-provoking pieces with an homage to history, diversity and current events. Toby Boshak, Executive Director says, "We are proud to highlight the work of Jon-Sesrie Goff during the Monaco Takes New Orleans celebration, whose powerful short film Site of Reckoning: Battlefield 2016 is part of the Prospect 4: The Lotus in Spite of the Swamp exhibition at the Contemporary Arts Center in New Orleans." On through February 25, open Wednesday through Monday, 11am-5pm. Contemporary Arts Center New Orleans, 900 Camp St, New Orleans, LA 70130 http://cacno.org
The 2018 Monaco Takes New Orleans series of events are organized and presented by the Embassy of Monaco in Washington, D.C., and the Consulate General of Monaco in New York, with the support of the Honorary Consulate in New Orleans. With special thanks to Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo, the New Orleans Ballet Association, Hyatt Regency Hotel New Orleans, NOPSI Hotel New Orleans, Angela King of Angela King Gallery, Monte-Carlo SBM, New Orleans Convention Company (NOCCI), the office of the Mayor of New Orleans, Alex Soldier Jewelry, and the Princess Grace Foundation-USA.
For updates and more information, please visitwww.MonacoEventsUSA.com.
Clarise Soper will focus on the genealogist's role in assisting the Department of Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) and the Past Conflict Repatriation Branch in their joint mission to return soldiers to their families.
Location: H. Mortimer Favrot Orientation Center 945 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130
Known for close harmonies, synchronized dance steps, and exuberant performances for troops here and abroad, the Andrews Sisters epitomized the "We're all in this together" spirit of the war years.
Starting or expanding a business in Jefferson Parish?
This Prosper Jefferson seminar is for you!
(AVONDALE, La) -- JEDCO and the Jefferson Chamber have teamed up to bring you a Prosper Jefferson seminar on Starting a Business in Jefferson Parish. Join us for the first of a three-part seminar series on the Life Cycle of Business. We've invited four experts from a variety of industries to share their insight and advice on important Business Basics, including:
Applying for an occupational license
The permitting process in Jefferson Parish
Zoning and how that impacts your business
Insuring your assets, your employees and your business
Various business entities and understanding which one is right for your business
Case Study: Starting a Business in Jefferson Parish
If you want to start and grow your business in Jefferson Parish, this seminar is for you! The event will be held Wednesday, February 21st, from 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM at the Entergy office on Jefferson Highway. The address is 4809 Jefferson Highway, Jefferson LA 70121 (at the corner of St. George and Jefferson Highway). It is $5 to attend, which will cover breakfast for attendees. Please register for the event in advance online. Register here.
LOCATIONEntergy Offices (Eastbank of Jefferson Parish) 4809 Jefferson Hwy. Jefferson, LA 70121
HOSTED BYJEDCO and the Jefferson Chamber
Meet our Panelists
Ryan Daul , Daul Insurance
Ryan is an insurance Producer and Vice-President for Daul Insurance Agency. Ryan's goal as a Producer is the same as every other Daul Insurance Agency employee's goal: to do what is best for the customer at all times. This is the primary focus of every transaction occurring within the agency. Ryan began working for Daul Insurance Agency in 2002 after graduating from Loyola University. He became licensed as a P&C Producer in 2003. Ryan graduated from Tulane's MBA program in 2009. He received his CPCU designation in 2015.
Ryan has served or is currently serving on the following boards: Independent Agents of Greater New Orleans - Board Member; Professional Insurance Agents - Governmental Committee Member/ Board Member 2016; Timberlane Country Club - Board Member (2009-2011); Jefferson Chamber of Commerce - Board Member;Plaquemines Association of Business and Industry (PABI) - Board Member; and GNO, Inc.'s NexGen Council 2016.
John Piglia, Jefferson Parish Office of Inspection & Code Enforcement
Mr. Piglia has been involved in the construction field for well over forty years. He began his career in construction as a plumber and became a quick study with the many aspects of both residential and commercial construction. John was first employed with Jefferson Parish Juvenile Services beginning in 1988 performing maintenance. In 1991, Mr. Piglia began working in Code Enforcement, where he has been for the past 27 years and currently serves as the Assistant Director for the Department. Mr. Piglia is a Certified Building Official (CBO) and a Plans Examiner, all certified through the International Code Council. Additionally, John is a Certified Floodplain Manager and is currently serving as a member of the Board of Directors for the Building Officials Association of Louisiana (BOAL).
Courtney Richard, Anchor36 Trucking & Logistics
In 2010, Anchor36 Trucking & Logistics began with one truck and a vision. For the past 8 years, Courtney Richard has grown a heavy haul and logistics company in a tough market with a tough crowd. Highlights of her experience include:
Building two successful woman-owned companies. Since inception, the Anchor36 companies have grown into a multi-million dollar trucking conglomerate with more than 200% revenue growth year over year until 2016.
Developing relationships with and winning the business of some of the world's biggest companies including DHL, Shell, GE, Kiewit, and many global freight forwarders.
Spearheading all aspects of staff development and management; including staff and driver recruitment, training, and direction.
Maintaining a reputation for excellent negotiation and presentation skills; cultivating a reputation as a motivator and public speaker for Women in Non-Traditional Workplaces.
Todd Tournillon, CPA
Todd Tournillon recently opened his own local accounting firm after almost eighteen years with a large regional firm. His public accounting experience includes providing assurance services for clients in a variety of industries, including construction manufacturing, professional services, hospitality, transportation, government, oilfield services, auto dealerships, and non-profits. Todd is heavily involved with the community, supporting a number of local organizations including JEDCO, the Jefferson Chamber of Commerce, UNO Alumni Association, UNO Foundation, and the New Orleans Oyster Festival.
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Uncommon Exchanges welcome at Tulane
The Newcomb Art Museum presents a new conversation series in which the Tulane and New Orleans communities are invited to interact with diverse experts from the Gulf South region.
The conversation series is envisioned as a way to present workshops that establish commonalities. It was created to give those outside of the Tulane community unique access to the expertise found within the university. By pairing professors, artists, scholars and experts from various disciplines "this new series not only leverages Tulane and regional expertise in diverse areas of knowledge, it also furthers President Fitts' vision for working across disciplines as a model for the future," said Monica Ramirez-Montagut, director of the Newcomb Art Museum.
"We believe this can be one of the most gratifying experiences for those that continue to be intellectually curious."
Monica Ramirez-Montagut
The first program in the series begins at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 21. Rebecca Snedeker, executive director at the New Orleans Center for the Gulf South, will moderate a conversation between Emilia Oddo, assistant professor of classical studies in the Tulane School of Liberal Arts, and Mead Allison, professor and chair of the Department of River-Coastal Science and Engineering in the Tulane School of Science and Engineering.
The discussions will take place inside the museum and are intended to be intimate and interactive.
"The spontaneous nature of the conversations will provide the audience with the exciting opportunity to experience firsthand the potential revelation of a new idea or definition," said Ramirez-Montagut. "We believe this can be one of the most gratifying experiences for those that continue to be intellectually curious."
A second "Uncommon Exchanges" is scheduled for March 21 at 6 p.m. with artist Tia-Simone Gardner and Tulane Department of English chair and associate professor Mike Kuczynski.
The Newcomb Art Museum is building #81 on the
University Map, also available for download below.
It is fully wheelchair accessible. Unless prior arrangements have been made with staff or security, photography is not allowed.
join us on Wednesday, February 21, for a season opening Community Coffee event at the Joan Mitchell Center! This Community Coffee will take place in the Indigo Building. Visit with staff, neighbors, and friends and hear about the incoming group of Artists-in-Residence, who will begin their residencies in late February. Coffee and refreshments will be provided by Pagoda Cafe.
Christian Scott aTunde AdjuahStretch Music Two-time Edison Award winning (2010 and 2012) and Grammy Award nominated trumpeter, composer, producer and music executive... brings his Stretch Music to the CAC.
Performance times: Wednesday, February 21 - 7:30pm Thursday, February 22 - 7:30pm Friday, February 23 - 7:30pm
Christian Scott, also known as Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah (born March 31, 1983, in New Orleans, Louisiana) is a two-time Edison Award winning (2010 and 2012) and Grammy Award nominated trumpeter, composer, producer and music executive.
Scott's Grammy nominated international recording debut, Rewind That was called "arguably the most remarkable premiere the genre has seen in the last decade" by Billboard Magazine, earning Christian two prominent features on their cover and inclusion in their list of "Ones to Watch in 2006."
Christian is the nephew of jazz innovator and legendary sax man, Donald Harrison, Jr. He began his musical tutelage under the direction of his uncle at the age of thirteen. After graduating from the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts (NOCCA) in 2001, Christian received a full scholarship to Berklee College of Music, where he earned a degree thirty months later.
Since 2002 Christian has released seven critically acclaimed studio recordings and two live albums. Christian is known for developing the harmonic convention known as the "forecasting cell" and for his use of an un-voiced tone in his playing, emphasizing breath over vibration at the mouthpiece, widely referred to as his "whisper technique." Christian is also widely recognized as one of the progenitors of "Stretch Music," a jazz rooted, genre blind musical form that attempts to "stretch" jazz's rhythmic, melodic and harmonic conventions to encompass as many other musical forms, languages and cultures as possible.
Stretch Music in its approach to communicating sentiment in composition is akin to a musical version of a cubist's rendering of an object. In analytic cubism, objects are taken apart, analyzed, and re-assembled in an abstracted form that depicts the object from a multitude of perspectives. This gives a more global viewing of what comprises the object and a clearer representation of what the object is. It is a violent attempt to rid the listener of any uncertainty of meaning or intention and to enforce a more focused reading of the sentiment being articulated.
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 resi
dents sponsored by the Helis Foundation
DAILY DOCENT-LED TOURS BEGIN
docent-guided tours will be
offered at NOMA daily at 1 p.m. Docent-guided tours are free with museum admission and are also available upon request for groups with two-weeks advance notice. Book a tour for your club, group, or family reunion! Contact Tracy Kennan, Curator of Education: 504.658.4113 or tkennan@noma.org
New Orleans Museum of Art, One Collins Diboll Circle, City Park, PO Box 19123, New Orleans, LA 70179
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Free Admission on Wednesdays to the Botanical Gardens in City Park
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
The Botanical Gardens in City Park
5 Victory Ave. New Orleans, LA 70124
Cost:
Free
From the 1930s to today, New Orleans Botanical Garden offers the city carefully cultivated gardens, where you will find more than 2,000 varieties of plants from around the world. Visitors will find aquatics, roses, native plants, ornamental trees, shrubs, perennials and more inside various theme gardens. Highlights of the Botanical Garden include the Conservatory of Two Sisters, the New Orleans Historic Train Garden, the Yakumo Nihon Teien Japanese Garden, the Pavilion of the Two Sisters, the Garden Study Center, Lath House and the Robert B. Haspel Garden Stage. Louisiana residents receive free admission on Wednesdays, Courtesy of The Helis Foundation. Regular Hours:
Open 7 days a week 10am to 5pm. Last entry is at 4pm
Open year round, twelve acres of gardens and art await you!
Residents should show their Louisiana ID to the cashier in the Oscar J. Tolmas Center, 5 Victory Avenue.
An Ogden Museum of Southern Art docent is a volunteer who leads tours helping visitors to the museum "See the South" through the visual arts and in the context of literature, music, food and more. Prospective docents should have an interest in art and Southern culture and a desire to interact with adults and children, helping them discover their own interpretations of art. This program will provide a behind-the-scenes look at the making of an art museum and offer an introduction to Southern art, history and culture. The training will include museum techniques and education strategies for engaging museum visitors in meaningful explorations of works of art in the collection and in special exhibitions. Check out our FAQ to learn more.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a docent at The Ogden Museum of Southern Art? The Ogden Museum of Southern Art docent is a volunteer who leads tours helping visitors to The Museum "See the South" through the visual arts and in the context of its literature, music, food and more.
Are there any prerequisites for beginning the docent program? Prospective docents should have an interest in art and Southern culture and a desire to interact with adults and children helping them discover their own interpretations of art.
What is the process to be a docent at The Ogden Museum of Southern Art? Prospective docents must complete and submit the docent application. The prospective docent must also complete the course of docent training, and make a commitment to the Museum for two years, primarily working with school and adult tours, but also specialized tours and group events.
When does training take place? Training sessions are held twice a year in September and January.
What does the training involve? Training will focus in four areas: 1) aesthetics, museum studies and the educational mission, 2) Southern art, history and culture, 3) discussion of specific artists and works in the galleries, and 4) practice tours and shadowing.
What is the cost of docent training? There is no cost for docent training.
Once the training has been completed, what kind of time commitment is expected of the docent? Docents are required to give a minimum of two tours a month or volunteer 4 hours at events as gallery docents. Docents should allow 2 hours per tour. Each tour lasts slightly more than one hour, however docents are asked to arrive at least 20 minutes prior to tour. Docents will also attend monthly meetings to discuss logistics, meet artists, and learn about changing exhibits and special programs.
Training
Our next docent training dates are:
Feb. 7, 21 and 28 | 10 a.m. to noon. Prospective docents should attend all training sessions.
The Ogden Museum accepts docent applications year round, so please submit your application at any time. If you need any more information please email sechaniz@ogdenmuseum.org
Named after the infamous South Louisiana swamp rat, Nutria is an instrumental trio that performs original compositions with an emphasis on collective improvisation. Their music explores jazz, chamber music and traditional music of African diaspora and Eastern Europe, while staying true to New Orleans jazz and groove traditions.
"There's a clear strategic intelligence and inventiveness at work with this jazz trio... a range of musical influences showing a substantial depth of artistic resourcefulness..." - Kevin Lynch, No Depression Magazine
Thursdays (alternating Thursdays): Creole Italian specialties of Italian Olive Salad, Creole Red Gravy Pasta with Italian Sausages, Sno-Balls OR Cajun Specialties: Corn Macque Choux, Classic Gumbo, Gâteau de Sirop (spiced cake)
11 AM - 1 PM $40 ($50 Cajun menu) includes lunch and tour
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
Plum Street Snowballs, 1300 Burdette St., will open Friday (Feb. 23) from 2 to 6 p.m. Hours will extend as the season goes on.
"We open the last Saturday in February every year," said Steven Bel, owner of Sal's Sno-balls, 1823 Metairie Ave. "This Saturday, Feb. 24, at 11 a.m., we open for the 2018 season. We will be open seven days a week: Sunday to Friday, from 1 to 10 p.m.; and Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m."
On March 1, Hansen's Sno-bliz, 4801 Tchoupitoulas St., traditionally opens. This year is no exception. (Check this stand's Facebook pagefor a possible pop-up at the end of February.)
This musical comes complete with down-home country humor and true emotion. The show includes many of Cline's unforgettable hits such as Crazy, I Fall to Pieces, Sweet Dreams, Walkin' After Midnight, and many more.
BRAVO, the Ballet Resource And Volunteer Organization of the New Olreans Ballet Association (NOBA), and Honorary Chair Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser are very excited to bring the annual Gala to the Hyatt Regency New Orleans for a chic black-and-white masquerade ball on Friday, February 23, 2018. Une Affaire d'Avant Garde: En Blanc et Noirwill revel in the artistry of Monte-Carlo' s 50-member national ballet company-Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo-which is returning to New Orleans for the first time in over a decade as the first stop of three on its North American tour and a special tricentennial feature event. Attendees can expect more of the luxurious treatment, fun, and creativity that have become the signature of BRAVO's annual Gala events!
In addition to the Gala evening, BRAVO and Benefactor Dinner Honorary Chair Donna Hutto Edwards, First Lady of Louisiana, invite all Benefactor Level Patrons to a spectacular grand-seated Benefactor Dinner hosted by the exquisite Windsor Court Hotel on Thursday, February 1, 2018, where guests will receive a treasured gift provided by Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry. For patrons of Le Jardin Exotique and all Benefactor levels, the Une Affaire d'Avant Garde: En Blanc et Noir experience also includes tickets to the Patron Party and Gala at the Hyatt Regency Hotel and preferred seating for the the Main Stage presentation of Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo's Roméo et Juliette at the Mahalia Jackson Theater on Saturday, February 24, 2018, the Company's innovative and contemporary portrayal of Shakespeare's famous masterpiece of star-crossed love. The performane evening further includes admission to a VIP intermission wine reception and a post-performance reception at the theater.
This year's Gala will recall Truman Capote's grand Black and White Ball, as guests are invited to dress in black and white formalwear and masquerade in ode to Monte Carlo's stark, contemporary staging of Roméo et Juliette. The night will include a patron party featuring cocktails and hors d'oeuvres at the Hyatt's 8 Block Kitchen & Bar, a spectacular three-course menu of delicious French cuisine specially prepared by chefs directly from Monaco, entertainment by the Benchwarmers, a raffle, a champagne pull, a silent auction of select items, and more!
Through this event, BRAVO proudly contributes to NOBA's programs, including the presentation of world class performances in our city and over 5,500 dance classes, workshops, and activities each year--all tuition-free.
We hope that you will join us for a memorable time.
Hyatt Regency Hotel, New Orleans
601 Loyola Venue
New Orleans, LA 70112
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The Pontchartrain Home ShowDate/TimeFeb 23, 2018 to Feb 25, 2018 12:00 PM until 05:00 PM
The 30th Annual Spring Pontchartrain Home Show will be held on February 23 - 25 at the Pontchartrain Center in Kenner. This year's show will feature exhibitors who have the latest products in kitchens, remodeling, flooring and much more. Experience tastes of Louisiana section section, free samples Louisiana Wine, Beer, & Spirits. Every participant has a chance to win great door prizes!
Let your kids enjoy "FREE" kid games in the Kid Zone.
Cost
$8.00
Location
Pontchartrain Center
4545 Williams Blvd
Kenner, LA
Join us for an intimate evening concert by local Yiddish folk music group Sages of Khelm, celebrating our current exhibition, L'Dor D'vor: From Generation to Generation - Jewish Women and their Impact on New Orleans.
Enjoy a welcoming reception with light refreshments in the gallery and tour the exhibition before the concert!
Tickets are $12 online, $15 at the door. Click the button below to purchase tickets.
Looking to learn more about gardening, or just want to help? Join us for Garden Volunteer Day! No experience is necessary. Come to learn, have fun, and work in the beautiful gardens of Longue Vue.
Meet in the Green House every
Thursday, 8:30AM - 12:30PM
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In the midst of Mardi Gras madness did you miss Cupid's arrow? Then rendezvous at the Cabildo for Amour Perdu and find your lost love! Perhaps your amour is on the dance floor with DJ Matty sippin' a complimentary Love Potion crafted by Ghost Tequila, Cash Bar available? Or maybe they're enjoying delicious chocolates by Sucre while exchanging French poetry during a Speak-Easy session?
Join DJ MATTY and the LOUISIANA MUSEUM FOUNDATION as we dance the night away on FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2018 at the CABILDO from 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM. ADVANCE TICKETS are $15 PER PERSON (LMF, FOC & AFNO MEMBERS $10 in advance). Day of the event TICKETS ARE $20 PER PERSON AT THE DOOR (LMF, FOC & AFNO MEMBERS $15 at the door).
Whether you've found your other half or come with an open heart, purchase your tickets in advance below!
Mater Dolorosa, corner of Dublin and Plum Streets
Dates: Feb. 23, March 9, and 23
Menu: Fried fish, macaroni and cheese, cole slaw, fries, and bread.
Price: $10
Our Lady of the Rosary, 3368 Esplanade Ave.
Dates: Feb. 23, March 2 and 9
Menu: Fried fish, French fries, cole slaw, and green beans.
Dine-in or take-out
St. Dominic School, 6326 Memphis St.
Date: March 9 at 6 p.m.
The school's mother's club is raising money for St. Dominic's ministry partnership in Haiti.
St. Francis of Assisi, 5951 Patton St.
Dates: March 9 and 23
Menu: Fried fish dinner.
Price: $10; child's plate: $5
St. Gabriel the Archangel, 4700 Pineda St.
Dates: Feb. 23, March 2, 9, 16, and 23
Menu: Fried or baked fish, macaroni and cheese, vegetable, green or potato salad, dessert, and drink.
Price: Varies; buy 10, get one free.
Dine-in or take-out
St. James Major, 3736 Gentilly Blvd.
Dates: Feb. 23, March 2, 9, 16, and 23
Menu: Fried fish with potato salad, green peas and bread.
Price: $10
St. Rita, 65 Fontainebleau Drive.
Dates: March 2 and 16
Menu: Fried fish, macaroni and cheese, peas, potato or green salad, bread, cake and drink.
Price: $10
Take-out available
EAST BANK JEFFERSON PARISH
St. Agnes, 3310 Jefferson Highway, Jefferson
Dates: Feb. 23, and March 9, and March 23, from 5 to 7 p.m.
Menu: Catfish, shrimp, fries, cole slaw, bread and ice tea.
Price: $10
The men's club puts on the event, with proceeds going to the parish. Family bingo after the March 23 dinner.
St. Angela Merici, 835 Melody Drive, Metairie
Dates: Feb. 23, March 9 and 23
Menu: Choice of fried fish dinner, grilled fish dinner, fried shrimp plate, gumbo, children's plate, or cheese pizza
Prices: Range from $2 to $13
Dine-in or drive-thru service available on Pomona Street.
St. Ann, 3601 Transcontinental Drive, Metairie
Dates: Feb. 23 and March 9
Menu: fish, corn on the cob, boiled potatoes, and bread
Price: $10
St. Benilde, 1901 Division St., Metairie
Dates: Feb. 23 and March 23
Menu: Fried fish plate, fried shrimp plate, combo plate, soft shell crab plate, grilled redfish with shrimp cream sauce, seafood muffuletta, crab and corn bisque, shrimp taco, or cheese pizza.
Price: $2-$14
Dine-in or take-out
St. Catherine Of Siena Catholic Church, 105 Bonnabel Blvd., Metairie
Dates: Feb. 23, March 2, 9, 16, and 23
Menu: Fish, shrimp, soft shell crab or combo plates including hush puppies, French fries and Italian salad.
Price: $9 (pizza available for $2 a slice)
Dine in or take out.
Divine Mercy, 4337 Sal Lentini Parkway, Kenner
Dates: February 23, March 2, 9, 16, and 23
Menu: Fried fish, spicy boiled potatoes, corn and bread
Price: $8
St. Louis King of France, 1600 Lake Ave., Metairie
Dates: Feb. 23, March 2 and 9
Menu: Fish, shrimp, or combo plate includes corn, French fries, and bread
Price: $10
Dine-in, take-out and drive-thru service available
Michael DeMocker
NORTH SHORE
The American Legion Bayou Liberty Post 374, 2233 Carey St., Slidell
Dates: March 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Menu: Choice of fried or blackened catfish, cole slaw, French fries, and a dessert.
Price: $10
SPECIAL NOTE: Before 3 p.m. on the Friday you wish to come, call 985.643.7276 to reserve food.
Most Holy Trinity, 501 Holy Trinity Drive, Covington
Dates: Feb. 23, March 2, 9, 16, and 23
Menu: Fried catfish, shrimp or combo plate with macaroni and cheese or fires, salad, hush puppies, French bread, drink, or grilled shrimp salad.
Price: $11; Child's plate is $6
Dine-in or take-out
Our Lady of Lourdes, 345 Westchester Place, Slidell
Dates: Feb. 23, March 2, 9, and 16
Menu: Fried fish, fried shrimp, or baked fish topped with grilled shrimp served with crab-boiled smashed potatoes, salad, and bread
Price: $9-$11
Dine-in or drive-thru
St. Anselm, 306 St. Mary St., Madisonville
Dates: Feb. 23, March 2, 9, 16, and 23
Menu: Fried shrimp, fried catfish, soft-shelled crab.
Price: varied by item; child's plates available
Dine-in beginning at 5 p.m. Take-out available
St. Genevieve, 58203 La. 433, Slidell
Dates: Feb. 23, March 2, 9, 16, and 23
Menu: Fried fish, macaroni and cheese, potato salad, green peas, and bread
Price: $8
Local deliveries for four or more orders available by calling 985.285.4016
St. John of the Cross, 61030 Brier Lake Drive, Lacombe
Dates: Feb. 23, March 9 and 23
Menu: Fried fish, shrimp, or combo plate with Cajun smashed potatoes, hush puppies, and bread
Price: $9-$10
Dine-in or take-out
St. Margaret Mary, 1050 Robert Blvd., Slidell
Dates: Feb. 23, March 2, 9, 16, and 23
Dine-in or take-out
WEST BANK
All Saints, 300 Ptolemy St., Algiers
Dates: Feb. 23, March 2, 9, 16, and 23
Menu: Fried fish, eggplant casserole, stuffed crab with macaroni and cheese or French fries, potato salad, vegetables, dessert.
Price: $8-$12
Eat-in or take-out; call-in orders begin at 10 a.m.
Our Lady of the Angels, 6851 River Road, Waggaman
Dates: Feb. 23, March 2, 9, 16, and 23
Menu: Fried fish dinners, shrimp and okra dinner, or blackened fish with alternating weekly specials.
Price: Varies
Dine-in or take-out (11 a.m. to 1 p.m.)
Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 9030 La., 23, Belle Chasse
Dates: Feb. 23, March 2, 9, 16, and 23
Menu: Fried fish, fired oysters, French fries, white beans, and cole slaw.
Price: Varies.
Take-out available
St. Joachim Church, 5505 Barataria Blvd., Marrero
Dates: Feb. 23, March 2, 9, 16, 23.
Menu: Fish plates, with fries, cole slaw, bread and snack.
Price: $7 (3 Pieces), $8 (four pieces)
Fish cooked in peanut oil. Dine-in and take-out available.
Visitation of Our Lady, 3500 Ames Blvd, Marrero
Dates: Feb. 23, March 2, 9, 16, 23, from 5 to 8 p.m.
Menu: Fish, shrimp and oyster po-boys and dinners as well as specialty platters of baked potato with crawfish étouffée and fried shrimp; broiled fish with baked potato bread and cole slaw; fish topped with crawfish étouffée with cole slaw and hush puppies. Kid's plates available as well, along with sides.
Prices: Varies, but po-boys, $9-$11.50; dinners, $10-$15.50; specialty plates, $10-$12. Kids' plates, $6-$8.
The men's club puts on the seafood suppers.
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We are so thrilled to share such an incredibly talented cast, staff, design team, and crew with our audiences of The Hunchback of Notre Dame!
Tickets for The Hunchback of Notre Dame can be purchased at jpas.org, by calling 504-885-2000, or at our box office located at 1118 Clearview Parkway in Metairie, LA.
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THE LOUISIANA PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA PRESENTS From the 'Big Easy' to the 'Big Apple' Glass Orchestral Project - Carnegie Hall Thursday, February 22, 2018 7:30 PM
The LPO is honored to have been selected as one of only two orchestras to participate in Carnegie Hall's Philip Glass residency during their 2017-2018 season. Canegie Hall will present the LPO on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 on the Perelman Stage in the Stern Auditorium, marking the orchestra's first ever performance in this landmark concert hall celebrated for its wonderful acoustics. Hear the LPO perform the Carnegie Hall program in New Orleans on February 22nd and 24th.
The program begins with a few exotic selections. Revueltas' La Noche de los Mayas, inspired by Mayan culture, culminates in a blaze of pulsing rhythms and wild percussion, while Philip Glass' Days and Nights in Rocinha is an evocative tribute to the largest favela in Brazil. There are more fireworks as the concert concludes with Glass' Concerto Fantasy for Two Timpanists and Orchestra, a thrilling showcase requiring Olympian virtuosity from the two soloists who play nine timpani between them.
Get a preview of the LPO's exciting Carnegie Hall debut program without the airfare. The program begins with a few exotic selections. Revueltas' La noche de los Mayas,inspired by Mayan culture, culminates in a blaze of pulsing rhythms and wild percussion, while Philip Glass's Days and Nights in Rocinhais an evocative tribute to the largest favela in Brazil. There are more fireworks as the concert concludes with Glass's Concerto Fantasy for Two Timpanists and Orchestra, a thrilling showcase requiring Olympian virtuosity from the two soloists who play nine timpani between them.
Huey P. Long Ave. Between 3rd and 4th streets Gretna, LA 00000
Cost:
FREE to attend; product prices vary by vendor
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!
The Chinese New Year begins Friday (Feb. 16) and Fat City will be the scene of a four-hour block party to celebrate on Sunday, Feb 25th.
The Chinese Lunar Calendar designates each year with a zodiac animal. 2018 is the Year of the Dog, a symbol of love, loyalty, friendship and honesty. According to a Newsweek article this giant statue on display at a mall in China was made to resemble President Donald Trump.
The Metairie Business Development District, along with the Xavier University's Confucious Institute and Fat City Friends are hosting an inaugural Chinese New Year Block Party Celebration on Sunday, Feb. 25th, in Fat City.
The celebration will be staged on 18th Street between N. Arnoult Road and Edenborn Avenue in Fat City. The block party is from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The theme of the celebration is "Culture, Education, and Economic Development."
Watch traditional dances and artistic performances
Entertainment will include a traditional lion dance.
A Chinese face-changing dramatic art performance.
Sample Asian cuisine
The celebration also will include Asian cuisine prepared by local restaurants, including Pho Michael, Akira, Los Jefes and Mandarin House
Costume contest and face painting
The celebration will feature face painting, a costume contest and musical performances.
Sundays don't get any better than this in New Orleans! Locals & visitors can rediscover a beloved tradition at The Maison Dupuy, one of the great Sunday Brunch originals, and a dining gem in a setting unsurpassed for delicious local food creations by Chef Matt Regan along with superb service and featuring some of New Orleans best musicians!
Sunday Brunch is served from 10:30 am to 2 pm. For reservations please call 504-648-6113.
The Maison Dupuy offers two charming venues for the three-course Sunday Champagne Jazz Brunch -- the casual Bistreaux Restaurant featuring murals of famed artist Toulouse Lautrec's Paris scenes and floor to ceiling windows and the picturesque Courtyard, one of the best outdoor settings in the French Quarter.
Sunday Brunch continues, and I always have a great time. The Superior Jazz Trio plays from 11:30 to 2:30. Food is excellent, prices reasonable, free valet parking, and the music is suave and sophisticated, just like you and me.
Contemporary Arts Center, 900 Camp Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
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Jefferson Parish Library Group Will Undertake
The Cervantes Classic, Don Quixote, in 2018
METAIRIE - Megan Holt, PhD, chief executive officer for Words & Music: A Literary Feast in New Orleans, and executive director for One Book One New Orleans, will make a presentation about the Spanish classic Don Quixote, at 7 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 29, at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon, Metairie.
This event is free of charge and is open to the public. There is no registration.
Dr. Holt is fluent in Spanish and studied Don Quixote as she earned her doctoral degree in English/Comparative Literature from Tulane University in 2013.
Don Quixote is a Spanish novel by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra and is considered the most influential work of literature from the Spanish literary canon. It is often referred to as the first modern novel. It regularly appears on lists of the greatest works of fiction ever published.
This seminar is the first session in a series in which participants read Don Quixote throughout 2018 and discuss it one Monday per month according to the schedule below. Some sessions also will feature outside speakers from local universities or libraries. For the most part, the members of the group will research elements of the book and make presentations.
The book, usually more than 800-900 pages in most editions, will be split into 12 sections. It is recommended that participants acquire the edition with Edith Grossman as translator. It is available in paperback.
7 p.m., Monday, Feb. 26, 2018
Part One and Part Two, Chapters 1-14
7 p.m., Monday, March 26, 2018
Part Three, Chapters 15-27
7 p.m., Monday, April 30, 2018
Part Four, Chapters 28-38
7 p.m., Monday, May 21, 2018
Part Four, Chapters 39-52
7 p.m., Monday, June 25, 2018
Second Part, Chapters 1-10
7 p.m., Monday, July 30, 2018
Second Part, Chapters 11-21
7 p.m., Monday, Aug. 27, 2018
Second Part, Chapters, 22-30
7 p.m., Monday, Sept. 24, 2018
Second Part, Chapters 31-40
7 p.m., Monday, Oct. 29, 2018
Second Part, Chapters 41-51
7 p.m., Monday, Nov. 26, 2018
Second Part, Chapters 52-59
7 p.m., Monday, Dec. 17, 2018
Second Part, Chapters 60-74
For more information regarding this presentation, contact Chris Smith, Manager of Adult Programming for the library, at 504-889-8143 or wcsmith@jefferson.lib.la.us.
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Get carried away with life
The clown Mauro has passed, but his spirit is still with us. Instead of mourning, the funeral cortege celebrates the here and hereafter with laughter and exuberance. Rich, extravagant memories frolic with the senses. The sound of laughter peals around the stage, visions of joyous tumblers and players fascinate the eyes. Regret and melancholy retreat in the face of a cavalcade of lively recollections of a life gloriously lived. A festive parade that entertains; the perfect accolade for an artist whose life was dedicated to revelry and making merry.
The full moon calendar 2018 Here you see the full moon calendar with the full moon dates of 2018 and exact times and dates in an overview. Friday, 2 March 2018, 01:51:24 am Saturday, 31 March 2018, 02:36:54 pm Monday, 30 April 2018, 02:58:12 am Tuesday, 29 May 2018, 04:19:36 pm Thursday, 28 June 2018, 06:53:00 am Friday, 27 July 2018, 10:20:24 pm [**] Sunday, 26 August 2018, 01:56:12 pm Tuesday, 25 September 2018, 04:52:30 am Wednesday, 24 October 2018, 06:45:12 pm Friday, 23 November 2018, 06:39:18 am Saturday, 22 December 2018, 06:48:36 pm
March 2018 is a special month, not only because it's when the spring equinox occurs, but also because it will host two full Moons-one on the 1st and another on the 31st (just as we had two full Moons in January).
The first full Moon is traditionally called a Full Worm Moon after the earthworms that emerge at this time of year.
March's Full Moon is traditionally called the Full Worm Moon by the Native Americans who used lunar phases to track the seasons. Colonial Americans also used these names, especially those of the local Algonquin tribes who lived between New England and Lake Superior.
At the time of this Moon, the ground begins to soften enough for earthworm casts to reappear, inviting the return of robins and migrating birds.
Roots start to push their way up through the soil, and the Earth experiences a re-birth as it awakens from its winter slumber.
In some regions, this is also known as the Sap Moon, as it marks the time when maple sap begins to flow and the annual tapping of maple trees begins.
When two full Moons occur in a single calendar month, the second is called a Blue Moon. In March 2018, a Blue Moon will occur on the 31st.
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WHAT: Verbatim Verboten, the invasion-of-privacy revue. WHO: Produced by Clove Productions. Directed and hosted by Mason Joiner. Created by Michael Martin. WHERE: The Valiant Theatre & Lounge, 6621 St Claude, Arabi.
WHEN: Every other Saturday, 10:30pm, beginning Mar 3, 17, 31; Apr 14. (Additional dates confirmed by March 20.)
HOW: $10 at the door. Reservations 504-298-8676 or
cloveproductions@gmail.com.
The long-running but intermittent comedy revue, Verbatim Verboten, settles in for its first run in over two years, at the Valiant Theatre in Arabi. Directed and emceed by Mason Joiner, regulars in the rotating cast include Andy Nemo, Audrey Wagner, Jesse Stephens, Rebecca Fox, Cameron-Mitchell Ware, Harold Gervais, LaKesha Glover, Drew Cothern, Shelley Johnson, and Matthew Rigdon. Valiant artistic director Richard Mayer, a VV vet as both director and actor, provides guidance from behind the curtain.
Verbatim Verboten creator Michael Martin celebrates the rebirth of his brainchild with a slew of new material for the actors to tackle. Word-for-word transcripts of the famous and the notorious (plus a few regular people, for variety) in an ever-changing revue of exchanges the public wasn't meant to hear: surveillance tapes, secretly recorded conversations, forgotten open mics, on-camera diatribes, released emails, private correspondence, et cetera. Mason and his cast deliver the unvarnished, verbatim goods...with, perhaps, some interpretive license, every now and then.
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For 2018, the official medallion worn by members will be the coat of arms for County Donegal, Ireland. Donegal is a beautifully landscaped area located on the northwest coast of Ireland. As New Orleans celebrates its 300th birthday, the Irish Channel continues to celebrate its proud Irish roots and culture the best way we know how - by parading it down the street.
Irish Channel St. Patrick's Day Parade Irish Channel St. Patrick's Day Parade Club New Orleans, Louisiana irishchannelparade@gmail.com Facebook: IrishChannelStPatricksDayParade Instagram: irishchannelparade Twitter: irishchanparade Snapchat: ICStPatsParade www.irishchannelno.org
FRIDAY, MARCH 9 PRACTICE MARCH 1 2 : 0 0 P. M . - 4 : 3 0 P. M . Members & Media Only Traveling Parade in the French Quarter
THURSDAY, MARCH 15 PUBLIC BLOCK PARTY 1 0 : 0 0 A . M . - 6 : 0 0 P. M . Annunciation Playground 1500 Chippewa St.
SATURDAY, MARCH 17 M A S S 1 2 : 0 0 P. M . St. Mary's Assumption Church 2030 Constance St. SATURDAY, MARCH 17 PA R A D E 1 : 3 0 P. M . Beginning at Napoleon Ave & Tchoupitoulas
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As part of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation's Jazz & Heritage Concert Series, Astral Project will perform a free concert on Saturday, Feb. 17, at the Jazz & Heritage Center, 1225 N. Rampart St., with sets at 8:00 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.
Astral Project has been together since 1978 and features saxophonist Tony Dagradi, bassist James Singleton, guitarist Steve Masakowski and drummer John Vidacovich. The band, known for its cutting-edge improvisation and transcendental performances, has been hailed as one of the "most distinctive and cohesive groups in jazz" by DownBeat magazine.
No tickets or advance registration are required, and there is no reserved seating.
The concerts will begin at 8 p.m. and will consist of two sets, with the second set starting at 9:30 p.m. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. for all shows. The exceptions are the shows on April 28 and May 5, during Jazz Fest, which will have sets at 9:30 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. Jazz & Heritage Concert Series
2017-2018 Schedule
Sets at 8:00 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.
Doors open at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 10 Jason Marsalis Vibes Quartet Saturday, April 7 Doreen Ketchens Saturday, April 28 Donald Harrison Saturday, May 5 Naydja CoJoe, Nayo Jones and Mykia Jovan Saturday, May 26 Jesse McBride & Next Generation Saturday, June 9 Troy Sawyer and the Elementz plus Calvin Johnson & Native Son Saturday, July 14 Kyle Roussel Organ Trio www.jazzandheritage.org.
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Coffee & Dessert - Slidell Senior Center - 610 Cousin Street - 12:30PM
March 14 - Peggy Scott Laborde, WYES
The Tricentennial Documentary and Book
April 11 - Tom Gregory, Producer, writer and host of the monthly south-Louisiana travelogue Go Coast Louisiana.
May 9 - Heath Allen, WDSU News reporter will talk about the Changing World of News Gathering
June 13 - Dr. Catherine Wilbert, Will speak about her Big Sky Ranch and its CATNIP Foundation in Folsom, LA.
July 11 - Frank Jackson, Will speak about the Old Town Slidell Soda Shop and interesting facts about ice cream and soda fountain history.
August 8 - David Grouchy, COAST 50th Anniversary
September 12 - Trixie LeBlanc, Northshore Maritime History
October 10 - Linda Fránzo, Fall in love with growing Herbs! Linda Fránzo, owner of Passionate Platter will demonstrate how to grow your herbs, harvest, eat & preserve the bounty. Bring all your herb questions! Put Herbal Pizzazz in your Food & Gardens! Fresh herb plants will be available! If weather permits her presentation will be outside in the COAST pavilion and gardens.
November 14 - Richard Angelico and Tom Colvin longtime St. Tammany relic hunter will talk about finding treasures on the Northshore.
December 12 - Sandra Scalise Juneau, Sicilian and also a baker, is a local expert on the tradition of St. Joseph Altars.
Southern Food & Beverage Museum CIC1830 Martin Luther King Junior BoulevardNew Orleans, LA, 70113United States
The SoFAB Wine Group is held monthly every 3rd Monday from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. in The Rouses Culinary Innovation Center by Jenn-Air (1830 M.L.K. Blvd.).
Advance tickets are $25 per person, and $20 per SoFAB/NatFAB Member. At the door tickets will be $30 per person, and $25 for members. Become a member today! Advance tickets close at 4:30 PM on the day of, and a limited number will be sold at the door.
If you have any issues with the ticketing software or would prefer to make your reservation on the phone, please call us at 504-267-7490 during the week or 504-569-0405 on weekends. Tickets may be refunded or exchanged up to 48 hours prior to the event. After 48 hours no refunds will be available.
Upcoming Groups:
March 19: "So You Think You Know Chardonnay" - You may be surprised to discover the varied wine styles of one of the worlds most popular grapes. Book Now
April 16: "Not All Rosés Smell As Sweet" - Just in time for Spring, Rosés are made in every wine region in the world. Learn about their varied styles. Book Now
May 21: "Oak In Wine and Why" - Neutral, French, American in Red and White wines will be discussed. Book Now
June 18 - "Old World vs. New World" - What are the differences between Old World and New World wines of similar grape varieties and what do they mean to us. Book Now
About the Sommelier
Gabriel is the Owner of Les Grands Esprits Consulting. He has most recently worked as a Captain and Sommelier at Commander's Palace Restaurant. He has experience working with importers, wholesalers, chef's and managers throughout South Louisiana. He specializes in Pacific Northwest wines, Louisiana's local breweries, and pairing with South Louisiana's Cajun/Creole traditional recipes, ingredients, and techniques.
HOGS REVEALS BAND LINEUP FOR TENTH ANNIVERSARY EVENT Times Announced for Performances on Three Stages
New Orleans, Louisiana-Hogs for the Cause has released it's "cubes," with musical lineup of times and stages for the 2018 event, set for March 23rd and March 24th. The 10th Annual Hogs for the Cause will feature three stages and nearly two dozen top-billed bands UNO Lakefront Arena Grounds. The artist performances are set as follows: FRIDAY, MARCH 23- GATES AT 3:30PM Bud Light Stage 5:30PM-6:30PM: Sweet Spirit 7:00PM-8:30PM: The Band of Heathens 9:00PM-10:30PM: N.M.O. (North Mississippi Osborne)
Blue Plate-Luzianne Stage 5:00PM-6:00 PM: Iko Allstars 6:30PM-7:45PM: Spafford 8:15PM-9:45PM: Karl Denson's Tiny Universe Phelps Dunbar Stage (Tent) 6:00PM-7:15PM: Khris Royal & Dark Matter 7:45PM-9:00PM: Maggie Koerner 9:30PM-10:45PM: Stoop Kids SATURDAY, MARCH 24 - GATES AT 11:00AM Bud Light Stage 12:30PM-1:30PM: The Artisanals 2:00PM-3:00PM: Banners 3:45PM-5:15PM: Tyler Childers 6:00PM-7:30PM: Turnpike Troubadours 7:45PM-8:45PM: Awards Blue Plate-Luzianne Stage 12:30PM-1:45PM: Cordovas 2:15PM-3:30PM: Mipso 4:00PM-5:15PM: Son Little 5:45PM-7:00 (ish)PM: The SteelDrivers Phelps Dunbar Stage (Tent) 12:00PM-1:00PM: Hot 8 Brass Band 1:30PM-2:45PM: Jonathon 'Boogie' Long 3:15PM-4:30PM: Blackfoot Gypsies 5:00PM-6:30PM: Samantha Fish "We have worked really hard to bring in the best bands for our 10-year anniversary," states Becker Hall, Director and Co-Founder of Hogs for the Cause. "For ten years we have partied for the kids, and this year will be no different with many locally, regionally and nationally acclaimed artists hitting out stages." This year Hogs for the Cause will be using RFID wristbands, which can be loaded with Cash, Debit or Credit Cards. The RFID technology provides the ultimate convenience with faster transactions. The wristband serves as both ticket and payment systems. "We're very excited to get away from the wooden nickels and move towards a more convenient system for our patrons and vendors," states Hall. "And the wristband will make for a great memento after the event." Tickets are on sale now on the Hogs for the Cause website (www.hogsforthecause.org). Two-day general admission passes for both Friday and Saturday are available for $49; single-day, general admission tickets are $25 each, in advance. New this year, two-day general admission tickets, preloaded with $45 in "Hoggy Dollars," are available for $79. The 2-Day Boss Hog pass is $349 and includes admission on both Friday and Saturday, access to Boss Hog Tent with open bar and private restrooms, $90 pre-loaded to wristband, as well as private front stage viewing. For the ultimate music fan, Hogs for the Cause is offering Friday Side Stage tickets and Saturday Side Stage tickets for $500 per day. This special ticket includes admission, $45 pre-loaded wristband, access to Boss Hog Tent with open bar and private restrooms, as well as private on-stage side viewing and private front stage viewing. For additional ticket options, please visit the website. The 2018 Hogs for the Cause sponsors include: Children's Hospital, Bud Light, Blue Plate Real Mayonnaise, Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans Tourism Marketing Corporation, Capital One, Tabasco, Titos Vodka, Jack Daniels, Nueskes Bacon, Luzianne Iced Tea, Bristow Gin, Neat Wines,
Link Restaurant Group, and WWL-TV.
April 19, 2018
The Tall Ships America to New Orleans schedule includes:
Thursday, April 19
2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Tall Ships Parade of Sail - Tall Ships sail into downtown New Orleans and dock along Woldenberg Park.
Friday, April 20 - Sunday, April 22
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Tall Ships open to the public, and admission is free. To see the Tall Ships like a VIP, Fast Pass tickets are available for front-of-line access for Tall Ships (only), and VIP hospitality in Woldenberg Park. Purchase Fast Pass tickets here
Saturday, April 21
6:00 p.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Tall Ships celebrate New Orleans' 300th birthday. There will be an on-deck and dockside black-tie and boat shoe gala fundraiser on the visiting Tall Ships at Woldenberg Park. Tickets include birthday cake by Salon by Sucré, fireworks over the Mississippi River at 9:00 p.m., and dancing to Louisiana Spice. Gala tickets are available here
Monday, April 23
Tall Ships depart for St. Petersburg, Florida and other ports on their own schedule.
April 5,2018
Giant Saxophone Arrives in New Orleans for City's Tricentennial
Jazz is a music genre created by African Americans who lived in Louisiana. During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, musicians gathered around New Orleans to play rhythmic styles such as swing, bebop, and free jazz on their brass and woodwind instruments. One of the most notable instruments of the jazz sound is the saxophone.
Musicians such as John Coltrane, Charlie Parker and Stan Getz have popularized the saxophone throughout the years. Most people would deduce that since jazz finds its origins in the deep south of New Orleans, subsequently, the saxophone was born there as well. Truth is, the saxophone doesn't bear its roots from Southern USA, but hails from Southern Belgium.
During the early 1840s, a Belgian musician by the name of Mr. Adolphe Sax invented the saxophone. The saxophone is a single-reed instrument made of metal, with a conical bore. The saxophone player blows air into the instrument, creating a vibration that radiates an octave sound out of the bell and any open holes. Known for its romantic, alluring sounds, the saxophone is a fan favorite among music lovers all across the globe.
On April 5th, 2018, the city of New Orleans will celebrate its 300th anniversary. As a gift from the city of Namur, Belgium, FedEx will transport a giant saxophone to New Orleans for the city's tricentennial celebration. This special saxophone was painted by Dimitri Perpete (shown in the photo). The saxophone will be presented to the city, as the double-sided painting on the saxophone commemorates the musical connection between the instrument's birthplace and the world's capital of jazz.
FedEx donated shipping of the giant saxophone from Houyet, Belgium to New Orleans, USA, and it arrived safely just in time for Mardi Gras. The dedication of the sculpture will take place during the April 5thtricentennial celebration.
You can be sure that this celebration will be one to remember, as the sounds of the saxophone playing will ignite chants of 'Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler,' a Cajun expression meaning 'let the good times roll'!
DID YOU NOTICE THE RED HOUSE in the middle? It joins theses two and makes a pair! In honor of the the legendary Fats Domino! Official 2018 Jazz & Heritage festival poster. Available now at
Sting, Sturgill Simpson, Steel Pulse, Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real, Ron Carter Trio, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Jon Cleary, Samantha Fish, Davell Crawford, Jake Shimabukuro, Wayne Toups, Luther Kent & Trickbag, Bobby Rush, Leslie Odom Jr., Eric Lindell, Sidi Toure of Mali, BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet, Big Chief Donald Harrison, Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah, Chubby Carrier & the Bayou Swamp Band, Ten Strings And A Goat Skin of Canada, Meschiya Lake & the Little Big Horns, New Orleans Nightcrawlers, Zulu Gospel Ensemble, Semolian Warriors Mardi Gras Indians, The Palm Court Jazz Band with Sammy Rimington, New Wave Brass Band, Rumba Buena, Batiste Fathers & Sons, The Deslondes, Shades of Praise, Yvette Landry, Free Agents Brass Band, Alexey Marti, Micah Stampley, Spencer Bohren & the Whippersnappers, Corey Ledet & His Zydeco Band, Golden Sioux and Black Seminoles Mardi Gras Indians, Kod Kreyol and the Creole Dance Ensemble of Haiti, Clive Wilson's New Orleans Serenaders with Butch Thompson, Sarah Quintana & the Miss River Band, Papo y Son Mandao, Bamboula 2000, Pastor Jai Reed, The New Orleans Guitar Masters feat. Cranston Clements, John Rankin, and Jimmy Robinson, The Ellis Marsalis Center for Music Jazz Ensemble, Tonia Scott & the Anointed Voices, Big Chief Juan & Jockimo's Groove, Tribute to Billie Holiday with Sharon Martin & Company, Northern Cree of Canada, Kyle Huval & the Dixie Club Ramblers, We Are One, Perfect Gentlemen, and Keep N It Real Social Aid & Pleasure Clubs, Michael Skinkus and Moyuba, Jon Roniger & The Good for Nothin' Band, Shake 'Em Up Jazz Band, Jesse McBride presents The Next Generation, The Bester Gospel Singers, The Dynamic Smooth Family Gospel Singers, David & Roselyn, Arrianne Keelen, Mykia Jovan, Dillard University's VisionQuest Gospel Chorale, Free Spirits Brass Band, Go Getters and Big Nine Social Aid & Pleasure Clubs, Calvin Johnson's Native Son - Stories of Sidney Bechet feat. Aurora Nealand and Brian "Breeze" Cayolle, Dancing Grounds Youth Showcase, University of New Orleans Jazz Allstars, Kid Simmons' Local International Allstars, KID smART Student Showcase, Ladies of Unity LLC, Wild Apaches, Black Mohawk, and Black Foot Hunters Mardi Gras Indians, Young Audiences Performing Arts Showcase, and Adella Adella the Storyteller.
SATURDAY, APRIL 28
Aretha Franklin, Khalid, Bonnie Raitt, Jack Johnson, Common, Tribute to Fats Domino with special guest Jerry Lee Lewis, Big Freedia, The Fabulous Thunderbirds featuring Kim Wilson, Charles Lloyd & The Marvels with special guest Lucinda Williams, The Last Bandoleros, Sona Jobarteh and Band of Gambia, Hot 8 Brass Band, Los Silver Stars of Honduras, Sonny Landreth, Bonerama, Terrance Simien and The Zydeco Experience, Lena Prima and her Tribute to Louis Prima, Jerron 'Blind Boy' Paxton, Pine Leaf Boys, Delfeayo Marsalis presents the Uptown Jazz Orchestra, Creole String Beans, Chilluns with Cranston and Annie Clements, Dave, Johnny, and Darcy Malone, Spencer and Andre Bohren, Original Pinettes Brass Band, New Orleans Gospel Soul Children, Voice of the Wetlands All-Stars, Northern Cree of Canada, Gregg Stafford's Jazz Hounds, Vishten of Canada, Creole Wild West Mardi Gras Indians, Kod Kreyol and the Creole Dance Ensemble of Haiti, Roddie Romero & the Hub City All-Stars, Johnson Extension, Aurora Nealand & The Royal Roses, Leah Chase, Eddie Cotton, New Orleans Klezmer Allstars with guest Steven Bernstein, Ed Volker and Los Reyes de Lagardo, Andrew Duhon, Tin Men, New Birth Brass Band, Butler Bernstein & The Hot 9, Nigel Hall Band, Anthony Brown & group therAPy, The Mulligan Brothers, Cha Wa, Leo Jackson & the Melody Clouds, Trumpet Mafia, Grupo Sensacion, Comanche Hunters Mardi Gras Indians, Johnette Downing and Scott Billington, New Orleans Tricentennial 100 Voices Youth Choir, Scott D., Sweet Cecilia, Tracksuit Wedding, Rusty Metoyer & The Zydeco Krush, Louisiana Repertory Jazz Ensemble, Paulin Brothers Brass Band, First Emanuel Baptist Church Mass Choir, The Wimberly Family Gospel Singers, Orange Kellin's New Orleans DeLuxe Orchestra, Versailles Lion Dance Team, Baby Boyz Brass Band, Nine Times, Single Men, and Single Ladies Social Aid & Pleasure Clubs, Archdiocese of New Orleans Gospel Choir, Arthur and Friends Community Choir, Xavier University Jazz Ensemble, Young Guardians of the Flame, Washitaw Nation and Wild Mohicans Mardi Gras Indians, Magical Moonshine Theatre, Loyola University Jazz Band, Crescent City Lights Youth Theater, The RRAAMS, DJ Kelly Green, 21st Century Brass Band, Good Fellas, Dumaine Street Gang, Divine Ladies, and Family Ties Social Aid & Pleasure Clubs, Creole Osceolas, and the Seminoles and Ninth Ward Black Hatchet Mardi Gras Indians.
SUNDAY, APRIL 29
Jimmy Buffett and his Acoustic Airmen, David Byrne, George Benson, Charlie Wilson, Irma Thomas, John Mayall, Jon Batiste with The Dap-Kings, Doug Kershaw & Friends, Tab Benoit, Chocolate Milk, Hezekiah Walker, Amanda Shaw, John Boutte, Sweet Crude, Magnificent 7 with Dave Malone, John Papa Gros, Tommy Malone, Mark Mullins, Robert Mercurio, Raymond Weber, and Michael Skinkus, Dwayne Dopsie & the Zydeco Hellraisers, Big Chief Monk Boudreaux & The Golden Eagles Mardi Gras Indians, Dr. Michael White & the Original Liberty Jazz Band with Thais Clark, Nicholas Payton, Meschiya Lake Remembers Sweet Emma Barrett, Treme Brass Band, The Electrifying Crown Seekers, Imagination Movers, Henry Butler & The Jambalaya Band, Socks in the Frying Pan of Ireland, Paul Sanchez & the Rolling Road Show, Mitch Woods & His Rocket 88's, Royal Teeth, Kenny Neal with guests Henry Gray and Lazy Lester, Tribute to Jelly Roll Morton with special guest Henry Butler, Vishten of Canada, Kim Carson & the Real Deal, The Rocks of Harmony, Trout Fishing in America, Johnny Sketch and The Dirty Notes, Erica Falls, Brother Tyrone & the Mindbenders, Lil' Nathan & the Zydeco Big Timers, Savoy Family Cajun Band, Supaman, Jambalaya Cajun Band presents a Tribute to DL Menard with Larry Menard, Kidd Jordan & the Improvisational Art Quintet, Tuba Skinny, John Mahoney Big Band, The Creole Jazz Serenaders with Don Vappie, Cynthia Girtley's Tribute to Mahalia Jackson, Panorama Jazz Band, Dr. Brice Miller & Mahogany Brass Band, Helen Gillet, Lynn Drury, Jonte Landrum, Val & Love Alive Choir, St. Joseph the Worker Music Ministry, TBC Brass Band, Lacee and Lebrado, Kod Kreyol and the Creole Dance Ensemble of Haiti, Big Chief Kevin Goodman & The Flaming Arrows Mardi Gras Indians, Barbara Shorts and Blue Jazz, Northern Cree of Canada, Da Truth Brass Band, Big Steppers, Untouchables, and Furious Five Social Aid & Pleasure Clubs, Harris Family Cajun Band, Tyronne Foster & The Arc Singers, Young Seminole Hunters and Black Feathers Mardi Gras Indians, Northside Skull & Bones Gang, The City of Love Music & Worship Arts Choir, Chris Clifton & His Allstars, Rahim Glaspy, NOCCA Jazz Ensemble, Ashe Cultural Arts Center Kuumba Institute, Chakra and Omosede Dance Theatre, Tornado Brass Band, Uptown Swingers, New Look, First Division, and Young Men Olympia Aid Social Aid & Pleasure Clubs, Theatre on Tap, Monogram Hunters, Ninth Ward Hunters and Shining Star Hunters Mardi Gras Indians, and the Puppetry Arts Theatre.
THURSDAY, MAY 3
Lionel Richie, Toots & The Maytals, Lyle Lovett and his Large Band, Old Crow Medicine Show, Blind Boys of Alabama, Kermit Ruffins & the Barbecue Swingers, Big Sam's Funky Nation, Telmary y Habana Sana de Cuba, Archie Shepp Quartet feat. vocalist Marion Rampa, Cyril Neville's Swamp Funk featuring Omari Neville & The Fuel, Susan Cowsill, Hot Rize, Honey Island Swamp Band, Jeremy Davenport, John Mooney & Bluesiana, Stooges Brass Band, Hot Jazz of France with Avalon Jazz Band, Joe Krown Trio featuring Walter Wolfman Washington, Banu Gibson with guest Vince Giordano, The Roots of Music Marching Crusaders, Le Ker Creole featuring Sunpie & the Louisiana Sunspots, Real Untouchable Brass Band, Keith Frank & the Soileau Zydeco Band, Gal Holiday, Jamaican Me Breakfast Club, Patrice Fisher & Arpa with guests from Guatemala, Seguenon Kone & Ivoire Spectacle, Evangelist Jackie Tolbert & the Gospel Ensemble, J. Monque'D Blues Revue, OperaCreole, Santiman and Garifuna Generation, Caesar Brothers FunkBox, Goldman Thibodeaux & the Lawtell Playboys, Cheyenne and 7th Ward Hunters Mardi Gras Indians, Terrace Martin, Pocket Aces Brass Band, Toronzo Cannon, The Walls Group, The Chosen Ones Brass Band, VIP Ladies, Men of Class, and New Generation Social Aid & Pleasure Clubs, Raphael Bas and Harmonouche, The Jones Sisters, Wendell Brunious & the New Orleans Allstars, Preservation Brass, Larry Sieberth presents The Art of the Voice with Tonya Boyd-Cannon, Yolanda Robinson, and JarellB, Bantam Foxes, Naughty Professor, New Soul Inc., Higher Heights Reggae, The Revelers, Jamil Sharif, Alex McMurray and His Band, Pat Casey and the New Sound, Shaun Ward Xperience, Bonsoir, Catin, The Rayo Brothers, The Tangiers Combo, Nineveh Baptist Church Mass Choir, Isabel Davis, White Cloud Hunters Mardi Gras Indians, SUBR Jazzy Jags, McDonogh 35 High School Gospel Choir, Eleanor McMain Singing Mustangs, Micaela y Fiesta Flamenca, Native Nations Intertribal, Smoking Time Jazz Club, Katy Hobgood Ray, Clay Parker and Jodi James, Sporty's Brass Band, Revolution, Sudan, and Men Buckjumpers Social Aid & Pleasure Clubs, Delgado Community College Jazz Ensemble, Landy Walker Charter High School Choir, ISL Circus Arts Kids, Calliope Puppets, and Ecole Bilingue of New Orleans.
FRIDAY, MAY 4
Beck, Sheryl Crow, Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit, Aaron Neville, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Tank & The Bangas, Ruthie Foster, Marcia Ball, Marcus Miller with special guest Rahsaan Patterson Celebrate Al Jarreau, Hiss Golden Messenger, Little Freddie King Blues Band, Nathan & the Zydeco Cha-Chas, Darcy Malone & The Tangle, Sunpie & the Louisiana Sunspots, Zachary Richard, The Soul Rebels, C.J. Chenier & the Red Hot Louisiana Band, Lil' Buck Sinegal's Blues Band with special guest Barbara Lynn, New Orleans Hip Hop Experience Feat. Fiend, 3D Natee, a New Orleans Cypher, DJ Keith Scott, and Cool Nasty Band, Jupiter & Okwess of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Bruce Daigrepont Cajun Band, James Andrews & the Crescent City All Stars, Glen David Andrews and the Treme Gospel Choir, CC Adcock + The Lafayette Marquis, Avalon Jazz Band, Don Vappie's Tribute to King Oliver, Motel Radio, Germaine Bazzle, Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church Mass Choir, Wess Anderson Quintet, New Breed Brass Band, Mark Braud's New Orleans Jazz Giants, Stars of Heaven, Big Chief Bird & the Young Hunters Mardi Gras Indians, Hot Club of New Orleans, Herbert McCarver & the Pin Stripe Brass Band, Sean Bruce, The Tumbling Wheels, New Orleans Jazz Orchestra, The Nth Power, Players Ella and Louie Tribute Band, Naydja Cojoe & the Lagniappe Section, Plaquemine Brulee, Doreen's Jazz New Orleans, Maggie Bell Band, JIVA-NOLA featuring Mehnaz Hoosein & Andrew McLean, Brian Seeger Organ Trio, Betty Winn & One A-Chord, New Leviathan Oriental Fox-Trot Orchestra, Da Souljas Brass Band, Original Four, and Original Big 7 Social Aid & Pleasure Clubs, The Pure'D Blues Group feat. Butch Mudbone, Golden Comanche and Young Cherokee Mardi Gras Indians, Glenn Hartman & The Earthtones present Polka and Cajun Connection, The Swing Setters, Josh Kagler & Harmonistic Praise Crusade, Kumasi, John Lawrence and Ven Pa' Ca Flamenco with guest Antonio Hildago of Spain, 79rs Gang Mardi Gras Indians, Donald Lewis, Native Nations Intertribal, Topsy Chapman & Solid Harmony, The Gospel Inspirations of Boutte, Young Eagles and Algiers Warriors Mardi Gras Indians, Caren Green & Cornbread, Tipitina's Interns under the direction of Donald Harrison, Jr., The New Orleans Baby Doll Ladies, Kumbuka African Dance & Drum Collective, Pastor Terry Gullage & the Greater Mt. Calvary Voices of Redemption, Gray Hawk presents Native American Lore, New Generation Brass Band, Scene Boosters and Lady & Men Rollers Social Aid & Pleasure Clubs, Lake Forest Charter Jazz Ensemble, and Pastor Tyrone Jefferson.
SATURDAY, MAY 5
Aerosmith, Anita Baker, Cage the Elephant, The Revivalists, Juanes, Delbert McClinton & Self Made Men, Dianne Reeves, Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk, Better Than Ezra, The Bounce feat. Cupid, 5th Ward Weebie, DJ Jubilee, Partners-N-Crime, Ricky B with DJ Raj Smoove, Tamela Mann, Deacon John, Cowboy Mouth, Boyfriend, New Orleans Classic R&B Legends featuring The Dixie Cups, Clarence "Frogman" Henry, Wanda Rouzan, and Al "Carnival Time" Johnson with Bobby Cure & the Poppa Stoppas, Kermit Ruffins' Tribute to Louis Armstrong, Walter Trout, The Lee Boys, GIVERS, The East Pointers of Canada, Jupiter & Okwess of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Big Chief Bo Dollis, Jr. & The Wild Magnolias, Jermaine Landrum & The Abundant Praise Revival Choir, James Rivers Movement, Lost Bayou Ramblers, Lurrie Bell, Gregg Stafford & His Young Tuxedo Brass Band, Feufollet, Charmaine Neville Band, Warren Storm - Willie Tee & Cypress Band with guests T.K. Hulin and Gregg Martinez, Corey Henry & Treme Funktet, Stoop Kids, Astral Project, Tim Laughlin, Kristin Diable & The City, Leyla McCalla, Sean Jones Quartet, EmiSunshine, Marachi Jalisco US, Blodie's Jazz Jam, Curley Taylor & Zydeco Trouble, Ingrid Lucia, Fi Yi Yi & the Mandingo Warriors, Storyville Stompers Brass Band, Westbank Steppers, Nine Times Ladies, and Valley of Silent Men Social Aid & Pleasure Clubs, Watson Memorial Teaching Ministries Mass Choir, Smitty Dee's Brass Band, Lars Edegran & the New Orleans Ragtime Orchestra, Julio y Cesar Band, Vivaz!, Kenny Bill Stinson & the Ark-LA-Mystics, Connie & Dwight Fitch with the St. Raymond & St. Leo the Great Choir, Gerald French & The Original Tuxedo Jazz Band, Voices of Peter Claver, Major Handy & the Louisiana Blues Band, Denisia & Back Row, Jasen Weaver Band, Highsteppers Brass Band, Trouble Nation and Mohawk Hunters Mardi Gras Indians, E'Dana, Louis Ford & His New Orleans Flairs, Native Nations Intertribal, Yogapalooza with the Bari Koral Family Rock Band, Anya Hollingsworth, Pastor Mitchell J. Stevens, New Hope Baptist Church Mass Choir, Walter Mouton & the Scott Playboys, Stephen Foster's Foster Family Music Program, Young Fellaz Brass Band, Lady Jetsetters, Undefeated Divas & Gents, and Original Pigeon Town Steppers Social Aid & Pleasure Clubs, Javier's Dance Company presents Across the Border, Wild Red Flame, Uptown Warriors, and Young Brave Hunters Mardi Gras Indians, and the Eulenspiegel Puppet Theatre.
SUNDAY, MAY 6
Jack White, Steve Miller Band, Smokey Robinson, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, Radiators @ 40, Maze featuring Frankie Beverly, Savion Glover, Buddy Guy, Rebirth Brass Band, Galactic, Anders Osborne, Ellis Marsalis, DJ Captain Charles, George Porter, Jr. & the Runnin' Pardners, Lakou Mizik of Haiti, The Gospel Soul of Irma Thomas, The Iguanas, Walter Wolfman Washington & the Roadmasters, Calexico, Terence Blanchard featuring the E-Collective, Rockin' Dopsie, Jr. & the Zydeco Twisters, Rising Dragon Lion Dance Team, New Orleans Suspects, The Zion Harmonizers, Geno Delafose & French Rockin' Boogie, Glen David Andrews, Flow Tribe, Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys, Hard Head Hunters Mardi Gras Indians, Young Pinstripe Brass Band, Mr. Sipp, Mia Borders, Jeffery Broussard & The Creole Cowboys, Bobby Lounge, Johnny Sansone, Dr. Michael White's Tribute to Billie and Dee Dee Pierce featuring Cynthia Girtley, Kinfolk Brass Band, George French & the New Orleans Storyville Jazz Band, Prince of Wales and Original New Orleans Lady Buckjumpers Social Aid & Pleasure Clubs, The New Orleans Spiritualettes, Sasha Masakowski "Art Market", Jonathon "Boogie" Long, The Heritage All Star Brass Band featuring Dr. Michael White and Gregg Stafford, Tommy Sancton's New Orleans Legacy Band, The Pfister Sisters, Leroy Jones & New Orleans' Finest, Wild Tchoupitoulas, Buffalo Hunters, and Wild Squatoulas Mardi Gras Indians, The War and Treaty, Ty Morris & H.O.W., Javier Olondo and AsheSon, Robin Barnes & The FiyaBirds, Bill Kirchen, Quiana Lynell, Chief Howard with the New Orleans Mardi Gras Indian Rhythm Section, Joe Dyson, T'Monde, Don "Moose" Jamison Heritage School of Music, Square Dance NOLA with the Bayou Clogger String Band, Audrey Ferguson & The Voices of Distinction, Sierra Green & The Soul Machine, Lyle Henderson & Emmanu-EL, Native Nations Intertribal, Sons of Jazz Brass Band, The Mighty Travelers, Jose Fermin & Merengue4-FOUR, Young Magnolias and Apache Hunters Mardi Gras Indians, Joe Lastie's New Orleans Sounds, Craig Adams & Higher Dimensions of Praise, Culu Children's Traditional African Dance Company, Da Knockaz Brass Band, Ole & Nu Style Fellas and Original C.T.C. Steppers Social Aid & Pleasure Clubs, Kai Knight's Sihouette Dance Ensemble, Curtis Pierre with The Samba Kids, and the Muggivan School of Irish Dance.
