How exactly to keep cool when the heat index surpasses 100 degrees is a highly debatable issue. Some logically argue that cool is the way to go. If that's your bent, we've got you covered with fresh fruit popsicles and ice cold fresh juices from Amanda's Frozen Fruit Bars. She's also got one of our favorites - the icy cold lemonade with plenty of sweet peach pulp will replenish your hydration and electrolytes when water just doesn't cut it! Country Girls Creamery and G&M Goat Farm have ice cream and gelato respectively, and this week, G&M will be unveiling their brand new flavor: rum raisin!
Others argue hot is the way to go - that breaking a sweat is the surest way to relief from the heat. If that's the case for you, now is a great time of year to stock up on hot peppers. You'll find jalapeno, cayenne, banana, habanero, tabasco, Thai chili (aka birdseye) and more at our markets. And those sneaky Shishito with their variable heat (most peppers are sweet, but every now and then, you get a spicy one!). For those die hards out there, we also serve hot coffee all year long at the welcome tent. And don't forget, with the addition of Varino's Italian Sausage to the Tuesday lineup, we've got other hot food options available. We've all missed Isabel while she's been on vacation, but she'll be back with tamales, breakfast burritos and salsas on Saturday September 1st, and it'll still be plenty hot then.
PICKS OF THE WEEK:Honey
You hear people say that local honey is better for you, but why? Well, studies have shown that local farm fresh honey provides more nutrients, including antioxidants, than traditionally raised foods. And people say that since local honey is made with nectar from local flowers, and incorporates pollen from local plants, that that subtle exposure helps to alleviate allergies to those very same plants. Not to mention fresh, raw honey is more potent and tastier, and supports your local bee farms (called apiaries) and local bee populations! As a healing remedy, honey can help in a variety of ways. It provides an energy boost as it's a good source of carbohydrates that your body needs for energy. Honey can relieve morning sickness, aid in sore throats and laryngitis, and provide relief for arthritis, upset stomachs, and bad breath. All in all, honey is really good for you! Ask your Crescent City Farmers Market honey vendors for other ways to use honey on a daily basis.
National Farmers Market Week
Thanks for celebrating CCFM during National Farmers Market week! We hope you enjoyed watching and tasting the seasonally curated dishes demonstrated by the folks at
Casa Borrega,
Marjie's Grill, and
Central City BBQ/
Patois and took these tasty recipe ideas home with you! These cooking demos were sponsored by the LDAF's
Louisiana Grown Specialty Crop Project to increase sales of fresh produce by local farmers. Shout out to our musicians Aaron Berenson, Bad Oyster Band, and Marshall Hilliard for providing fresh beats at the market last week. Music at the markets is made possible by the
New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Foundation. and the
New Orleans Musicians' Clinic and Assistance Foundation. The biggest thanks to all of our market vendors! This would not be possible without your hard work, passion, and the support of our mission and community. We love you! Peep our
Instagram for the winner of our NFMW contest winners! <3
Market Match Facebook Group
Our
Market Match program is a great way for people shopping on a budget to stretch their food dollars and gain access to the region's best produce. We recently created a
Facebook group for SNAP shoppers to get even more out of the program! When you join our Market Match group, you'll get tips and recipes for storing and preparing the seasonal produce that we offer at Crescent City Farmers Market. Join us on Facebook and share some of your secrets for shopping local on a budget.
VENDOR OF THE WEEK:Burg's Bees
Gerard Burg is an enthusiast of many things, and an expert on at least one... honey! Mr. Jerry has been with the market since 2014 and started beekeeping since the early 1980s in St. Tammany Parish with only two hives. He decided to get serious about bees upon retirement and hit the ground running in 2009 on land in Tangipahoa Parish. At his high of 40 hives, beekeeping activities were significantly impacted in August of 2016 when Burg lost nearly half of his beehives to the floods that devastated many areas of our state. Our resident beekeeper now has approximately 35 hives and counting. While honey might be a regular grocery item you are used to picking up at the store, honey is a seasonal item, just like strawberries or even eggs, at the market. Bees require the nectar produced by flowers to make honey, which is a primary source of food for the overwintering colony. Honeybees don't forage in the winter when the plants are not producing nectar and pollen. In warm weather (spring and summer), foraging worker honey bees collect nectar from flowers within a four-mile radius of their hive. In our area, the honey harvest may take place between late April until late September when plants and trees are flowering. Basically, you harvest what you can, leave some for the bees, sell what you have, and wait until next year for more. Jerry also likes to make mead with his honey, which is pretty tasty. Ask him about it at the market tomorrow!
TUESDAY'S GREEN PLATE SPECIAL:Rimon
New to the Green Plate Special is Rimon! Rimon is a kosher, farm-to-table restaurant located inside the gorgeous Hillel building on Tulane's campus. CCFM alum Chef Daniel Esses of Esses Foods and Three Muses, serves up seasonal, local, and delicious food to the Tulane community. Dishes at Rimon are made using pasture-raised beef and lamb, responsibly raised poultry, local gulf fish, and freshly baked bread and pastries. We loved the short ribs with chilled noodles, watermelon and tomato gazpacho and peach pie with coconut cream last week. Check out this week's menu
here!
RECIPE OF THE WEEK:Squash Stuffed Bell Peppers
Check out this seasonal
stuffed bell pepper recipe by MUO staff Caryn Blair. She was last seen serving this dish at the Broadmoor Improvement Association's Healthy Minds, Healthy Bodies, Healthy Communities fair. It was a big hit with the crowd! You can try different types of squash (summer zucchini or winter butternut) and different types of peppers. Even switching up green and red bells add visual interest to the platter, and some flavor variety to choose from. Serve alongside Market fresh salad, and you've got a complete meal.
Squash Stuffed Bell Peppers
Check out this seasonal stuffed bell pepper recipe by MUO staff Caryn Blair. She was last seen serving this dish at the Broadmoor Improvement Association's Healthy Minds, Healthy Bodies, Healthy Communities fair. It was a big hit with the crowd! You can try different types of squash (summer zucchini or winter butternut) and different types of peppers. Even switching up green and red bells add visual interest to the platter, and some flavor variety to choose from. Serve alongside Market fresh salad, and you've got a complete meal.
Ingredients
3 bell peppers cut in half lengthwise, insides removed
¾ cups rice
1 ½ cups water
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ cup large yellow onion finely chopped
1 cup squash or zucchini, chopped into ¼"- ½" cubes
1 tomato chopped into ½" cubes
2 tablespoons vegetable broth or water
2 teaspoons Creole seasoning
1 teaspoon black pepper
1- ½ teaspoons salt or to taste
Directions
Prepare rice as it states on the package.
Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the yellow onions and cook until translucent.
Add the squash, seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook until squash begins to brown. (Add broth or water if needed.)
When rice is finished cooking, add it and chopped tomatoes to the pan. Stir and set aside.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Cut the bell peppers lengthwise, remove their insides, and place cut-side-down on a lined baking sheet. Bake in the oven for five minutes.
Remove peppers from the oven and allow to cool. Flip them over and fill generously with squash and rice mixture.
Want to escape the heat this August? Come CHILL with us! Bubbles + Business will be hosting a very ICY meeting at the Ice Pit. Come enjoy frozen beverages and toasty treats while enjoying some of our entertaining surprises along the way!
Don't forget to wear your best coat for a chance to win a contest! We'll make sure the Ice Pit is nice and chilly so don't forget to bundle up with all of your trendiest winter attire that you hardly get to wear during a NOLA winter.
B+B was conceptualized with the idea that just as bubbles rise to the top of champagne, we should celebrate the ones around us who help others to rise. Along with no paid admission price to the event and complimentary champs-noshes, an honoree is selected that exudes superior creativity and success by setting the pace for the B+B group to keep pushing individualism along the journey to the measure of each member's personal success.
Ice Pit (Basement of Orpheum Theater)
129 Roosevelt Way
New Orleans, LA 70112
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105 Metairie Hammond Highway Bucktown, LA 70005 ISLAND-HOPPING WITH CHEF ALISON & DREW Take a tour of six Caribbean islands at Station 6 this summer A portion of the proceeds from the six Island-Hopping Tour will benefit Chef José Andrés' World Central Kitchen to help feed the people of Puerto Rico during their continued recovery from the aftermath of Hurricane Maria. . The final stop on the tour is where it all began for the Knoll's-Antigua-from August 14 - 19. The old-fashion rum punch will be flowing while curry goat roti's and pepperpot are served.
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All three of our New Orleans locations are looking for crewmembers! Are you ready to be part of the best dang team of weenie slingers around? We'd love to meet you and talk to you about what working at Dat Dog is like! Join us for job auditions + meet-and-greet on Tuesday, August 14 from 2-4pm at our location at 3336 Magazine Street. Food and drink will be provided. If you can't make it to the event, visit datdog.com/jobs to apply for a position at one of our restaurants! 14
Join the Down on Their Luck Orchestra in an up-beat performance demonstrating a variety of jazz styles.
Free and open to the public, sponsored by the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park. Located in the third floor performance venue of the New Orleans Jazz Museum.
Me Got Fiyo: The Professor Longhair Centennial celebrates both the New Orleans Tricentennial and the Centennial of the birth of the most beloved and influential pianist in New Orleans history: Henry Roeland Byrd aka Professor Longhair.
This exhibit showcases all things Fess starting with his origins and development to his early hits such as "Tipitina," "Mardi Gras In New Orleans," and "Big Chief" to his 1970s comeback, his untimely death, and his continual presence in New Orleans since then.
Come see finalists compete for a headlining spot at BB's Stage Door Canteen! Singers will perform a song written or recorded in the 1940s, either with an accompaniment or a cappella. The winners of each preliminary round will perform in the finale on August 14 for a $1,000 cash prize!
Tuesday, August 14 @ 6 pm: Organ & Labyrinth with Albinas Prizgintas. Albinas plays the 5000-pipe tracker organ with ambient lighting and occasional guest musicians. From Bach to the Beatles and beyond! Since Katrina, a unique and magical distinctively New Orleans musical meditation.
Sunday, August 19 @ 5pm: The Truffle Honeys, a female trio of soprano singers, performing popular songs.
Tuesday, August 21 @ 6 pm: Organ & Labyrinth with Albinas Prizgintas. Albinas plays the 5000-pipe tracker organ with ambient lighting and occasional guest musicians. From Bach to the Beatles and beyond! Since Katrina, a unique and magical distinctively New Orleans musical meditation.
Sunday, August 26 @ 5 pm: Jo "Cool" Davis Annual Memorial Concert with Cordell Chambliss and friends. Gospel and jazz.
Tuesday, August 28 @ 6 pm: Organ & Labyrinth with Albinas Prizgintas. Albinas plays the 5000-pipe tracker organ with ambient lighting and occasional guest musicians. From Bach to the Beatles and beyond! Since Katrina, a unique and magical distinctively New Orleans musical meditation.
All are welcome.
Trinity Episcopal Church
1329 Jackson Avenue, New Orleans
Police security provided
Handicap access and elevator available
Free and Open to the Public
FAMILY FRIENDLY
Police security provided
Handicap access and elevator available
Free and Open to the Public
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ROBBO and Chris Champagne Poetry Reading ROBBO returns -one night only. You may remember him from Dragon's Den , or not. Robbo will be reading with Chris Champagne , who you may have forgotten and there will be an open mike. . Please come welcome Robbo back. And READ some of my stuff. Please. 7 PM - 10 PM Crescent City Books
124 Baronne St, New Orleans, Louisiana 70112
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YEA!!! John Rankin is back!!
He has been performing at the Columns Hotel every Tuesday
night for a couple of decades!!! usually with superb guest musicians.
This week you have the opportunity to hear him solo ... a great treat
because he knows so many tunes ... Hundreds!l!! Plus he composes
lots of great songs too so it's a treat to hear him when he can be
spontaneous and play his heart content ...and he has a HUGE HEART!!
... almost as big as his talent .... Every Tuesday restarting this week
Tuesday, August 14, 2018 8pm - 11pm
The Columns Hotel, 3811 St. Charles Ave Uptown New Orleans
* 8/21- The New Orleans String Kings
(Don Vappie, Matt Rhody, and John Rankin).
* 8/28- Harry Hardin and John Rankin.
* 9/4/18 - Washboard Chaz and John Rankin.
* 9/11/18- John Fohl and John Rankin.
* 9/18/18- Alex McMurray and John Rankin.
Plus he has a great trio called The Superior Jazz Trio
with Tim Paco and Harry Hardin playing Every Sunday
11:30 to 2:30 at Superior Seafood, St. Charles at Napoleon
No Cover Charge
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It's hot out there! During the month of August, when FOX8 meteorologists declare the temperature is at or above 93 degrees, New Orleans Museum of Art, Ogden Museum of Southern Art, and Contemporary Arts Center will open their doors for free the next day, courtesy of The Helis Foundation.
When it hits 93 degrees, head to the museums for sno-balls, fans, bottled water, and a respite from the heat! Last year, the award-winning initiative saw 1,500 people visit the museums over three days.
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Instructor Led Class Schedule
State law prohibits the admittance of any student who arrives 15 minutes after the start of the class. Each participant will receive a server-training workbook that is current, complete, and accurate. Classroom presentation will be consistent with the approved program. A written examination will be given at the completion of the course. Students must complete the course in order to take the examination. The exam will consist of 20 questions. A passing score of 70% or higher is required. Those who receive failing scores on the test may be re-tested at a time and place to be determined by the trainer. Participants failing the re-test must repeat the full course for an additional fee.
Participants must present a lawful form of identification before admittance to the class. A current form of identification is required (Driver's License, ID Card, Military ID or Passport) . Your Social Security number must be povided. Discussions will be pertinent to the responsible beverage alcohol or tobacco sales, service, and consumption. Smoking is not permitted during class.
The Louisiana Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control will no longer mail RV cards to the Attendees or to Providers. When an attendee passes a Responsible Course, they will be able to access their RV cards on their Smartphones or Tablets (14-21 business days after the Course was taken).
For Attendees who would like a physical copy, they can also print their RV cards (14-21 business days after the course was taken) at http://atc.la.gov/print-your-rv-permit.php
A fee of $25.00 is required for their permit. Their permit is valid for 4 years from the date of current completed course. After their permit expires, they must attend another Responsible Vendor Training course, which will be valid for another four years.
The following is required to complete the AMT Services Responsible Vendor Training Course:
A current form of identification: (One of the following)
A current Drivers License
A current Identification Card
A Military ID
Passport
A fee of $25.00 (cash) is required and must be submitted before the course begins
SCHEDULE AN IN-HOUSE CLASS AT YOUR ESTABLISHMENT (No Minimum Limit Required);'
or
ATTEND A SCHEDULED CLASS IN YOUR AREA.
PRE-REGISTERING IS NOT REQUIRED. YOU MAY ATTEND ANY CLASS THAT IS POSTED
Please refrain from bringing children to the class.
New Orleans Hamburger & Seafood Co: 6920 Veterans Blvd., Metairie
Thu: Aug. 16
5:30 P.M.
New Orleans Hamburger & Seafood Co: 1005 S. Clearview Pkwy, Elmwood
Sat: Aug. 18
9:00 A.M.
Zea Rotisserie: 4450 Veterans Blvd., Metairie
Sat. Aug. 18
9:30 A.M.
Dat Dog: 601 Frenchmen St., NOLA
Tue: Aug. 21
3:30 P.M
Out of Bounds: 4445 Veterand Blvd., Metairie (Old Pizza Florence)
Sat: Aug. 25
9:00 A.M.
Applebee's: 3701 Veterans Blvd., Metairie
Sat: Aug. 25
9:00 A.M.
Olive Garden: 168 Northshore Blvd., Slidell
Tue: Aug. 28
10:00 A.M.
Boomtown Casino: 4132 Peters Rd., Harvey
Tue: Aug. 28
3:00 P.M.
Bourbon Heat: 711 Bourbon St., NOLA
Wed: Aug. 29
2:00 P.M.
Dryades Public Market: 1307 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., NOLA
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French Quarter Museum Association
The French Quarter Museum Association is a network of seven unique cultural and historical
museums that tell diverse stories from all corners of
New Orleans' oldest neighborhood.
The Historic New Orleans Collection,
Hermann-Grima + Gallier Historic Houses;
the Beauregard-Keyes Historic House and Garden Museum;
the New Orleans Pharmacy Museum;
the Louisiana State Museum, which includes the Cabildo, the Presbytère, and the 1850
House;
the New Orleans Jazz Museum at the US Mint (an affiliate of LSM);
the Catholic Cultural Heritage Center, which comprises the Old Ursuline Convent, St. Louis
Cathedral, and St. Anthony's Garden.
The mission of the FQMA is to make museum-going an integral part of the French Quarter
experience.
By working together to create shared experiences throughout the Quarter, FQMA members provide
engaging and enriching cultural experiences at your fingertips.
THNOC's 533 Royal St. location is hosting the FQMA visitor center, which will offer passersby
information about all participating museums in the Vieux Carré.
In the visitor center, each institution has a dedicated alcove with a text panel and pictures, so that
visitors can learn at a glance about all the historical offerings a short distance away.
A representative is on hand to provide additional information about all the museums and the 13
sites that they represent.
The FQMA visitor center will be open the public Tuesday-Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., and
Sunday, 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., through December 30, 2018.
Admission is free to the visitor center; regular rates apply at each site
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For the next three months, Audubon Aquarium of the Americas will be home to six of artist Angela Pozzi's creations, including sculptures of a 10-foot Sea Jelly, a 10-foot-long leaping Marlin named "Flash'' and a 1,500-pound Great White Shark named "Greta.'' Sebastian James the Tufted Puffin has been on display near the entrance to Audubon Zoo for about a month.
In October, nine more sculptures will be added to the collection at the Aquarium and one more will join the Tufted Puffin at the Zoo. The sculptures will be on display through April 30, 2019.
Washed Ashore Sculptures Land at Audubon Aquarium of the Americas and Audubon Zoo
Giant Aquatic Sculptures Made From Plastic Pollution Make Aquarium Debut
In celebration of World Oceans Day, Audubon Aquarium of the Americas is announcing its latest conservation initiative: "Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea.'' This limited-time special exhibition features larger-than-life aquatic animal sculptures crafted from plastic trash collected from beaches and designed to educate a global audience about the threat that plastic pollution poses for the ecosystems of the world's oceans and waterways.
Made entirely of debris removed from Pacific Coast beaches, the "Washed Ashore'' traveling exhibit offers visitors a powerful, visual reality of the proliferation of pollution in the world's waterways through marine animal representations that use thousands of pieces of plastic in every color of the rainbow.
Examples include sculptures of a 10-foot Sea Jelly, a 10-foot-long leaping Marlin named "Flash,'' a 1,500-pound Great White Shark named "Greta'' and 12 other large aquatic animals. As part of the exhibit, Sebastian James the Tufted Puffin and SeeMore the Sea Lion Pup will be on display at Audubon Zoo.
"Plastics have entered into all marine habitats and every level of the ocean food chain,'' said Rich Toth, Audubon Aquarium of the Americas managing director.
''Whales, fish, zooplankton and numerous other animals are eating our trash. Approximately 80 percent of marine debris comes from land-based sources - streets to streams to rivers to oceans.''
Hours
Museum Month
You and a guest can visit the 14 participating New Orleans institutions listed below,
simply by showing your NOMA membership card.
A collaboration of museums of all sizes across the greater New Orleans area, Museum Month offers museum members the opportunity to visit all participating institutions, FREE OF CHARGE, throughout the month of August.
Is your NOMA membership up to date?
Join or renew now to visit all the participating institutions for free during the month of August! Remember to bring your membership card with you to all participating museums. If you have lost your membership card, please call (504) 658-4130 or email
membership@noma.org.
The Ogden Museum of Southern Art showcases and celebrates the art and culture of the American South. Housing the largest collection of Southern art in the world, the Ogden is home to works by well-known painters, folk artists, and contemporary artists still at work.
New Orleans Museum of Art
Located in beautiful City Park, the New Orleans Museum of Art is the oldest fine arts institution in the city. The museum's permanent collection boasts an impressive range of works from European and American art to African and Japanese works.
Contemporary Arts Center
Right across the street from the Ogden, the Contemporary Arts Center is a multidisciplinary arts center dedicated to the production, presentation, and promotion of the art of our contemporary times.
When you've got the culture bug...New Orleans Jazz MuseumLocated in the historic Old U.S. Mint between the French Quarter and the live music of Frenchmen Street, the New Orleans Jazz Museum celebrates the history of jazz in the city where it was born. The museum takes a global view of jazz: it is one of the most innovative and influential musical genres history.When you're brushing up on your history...National World War II Museum
Formerly called the D-Day Museum, the National World War II Museum is dedicated to telling the stories of "the war that changed the world." This Smithsonian affiliated institution includes a special display of the Higgins boat, which was developed by Andrew Jackson Higgins of New Orleans.
COOLINARY NEW ORLEANS August 14-31, 2018During the month of August, experience cuisine that delights your palate and is an integral part of the history and culture of New Orleans. This annual culinary tradition features specially priced prix-fixe lunch, dinner and brunch menus.
COOLinary Restaurants
More restaurants coming daily for 2018 COOLinary New Orleans Restaurant Month.August 1-31, 2018
During the month of August, experience cuisine that delights your palate and is an integral part of the history and culture of New Orleans. This annual culinary tradition features specially priced prix-fixe lunch, dinner and brunch menus.
Choose from Augie's entire menu and enjoy 2 entees for the price of 1! Lowest priced entree is free. From August 1st to October 31st, 4-6 p.m. Dine-in only. Limit 2 FREE entrees per table, no gift certificates and no other discounts apply. Book your special event or holiday party in our private room. Open 7 days for lunch and dinner.
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Tammany Taste of Summer
Only forty minutes from the French Quarter in New Orleans, St. Tammany Parish has long been where New Orleans comes to play and get away.
Plan your visit during the month of August and take advantage of the Tammany Taste of Summer for delicious dining deals, special prix fixe menus, culinary events and activities, and discounted overnight accommodations. Use the booking link below for a special rate valid on stays August 14-31, and mention the promo code "Tammany Taste" at your hotel check-in to receive a free culinary gift compliments of the St. Tammany Parish Tourist Commission.
In our Restaurants section, peruse participating Tammany Taste of Summer restaurants to check out their special deals and prix fixe menus.
Check out the Videos section to see entertaining and bite-sized chef interviews, tastings, and features on the culinary scene in St. Tammany to help you plan your trip. It's deep and delicious and meant to be savored.
SUMMER SAVINGS COUPON BOOKLET: ACTIVE August 13 - SEPTEMBER 30, 2018
As New Orleans continues to celebrate its triventennial, this Summer is the perfect time for residents to rediscover the city's oldest neighborhood - The French Quarter - where 300 years of adventures await!
FQBA's Passport to the French Quarter offers the perfect opportunity to visit the Vieux Carre's dozens of restuarants, bars, attractions and shops with the passport in hand to unlock access to deals and discounts galore.
Enjoy complimentary cocktails, appetizers and so much more from nearly 30 different bars and restaurants!
Relax, recharge and save money with discount hotel rates for a Summer staycation in NOLA!
Visit frenchquarterpassport.com to access your free Passport to the French Quarter discount booklet and start saving today!
Tipitina's (Uptown)501 NapoleonNew Orleans, LA 70115
Join us August 15 for women's networking, and of course, WINE! Enjoy $4 glass specials and meeting fabulous women!
Women & Wine on Wednesdays connects women: for building new relationships and for re-connecting old ones, through a unique facilitated forum each month, fulfilling an ongoing and critical need for women to share resources and discover new opportunities, by providing access to a wider and more diverse network of both business and social connections, for the growth and support of our professional and personal lives. Wine, for centuries, has proven to liven the senses, cause thoughts to flow, and enhance friendly idea exchanges, so it blends perfectly to foster a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere for us. Come enjoy a glass of wine - visit with old friends and meet some new ones - spend time with like-minded women who have a desire to support each other and collaborate to improve ourselves, others, and the communities in which we live. Events are held each month on the third Wednesday. There are no dues or fees to participate.
In 2011, my friend Antonio Molesini and I took our first group of Swirl customers to Tuscany and Antonio's hometown of Cortona. I fell in love with that quintessential medieval hilltop town with its ancient Etruscan history and for the next 5 years, it was our base for exploring the Tuscan wine regions, villages and towns. Montepulciano, Montalcino, Chianti Classico, Cortona, Pienza, Florence, Greve, Siena and more became our regular stops, as we enjoyed the regional food, the generous people and of course the local wines.
Needless to say, Tuscany will forever have a special place in my heart and it's easy for me to find an excuse to showcase its beautiful wines. So this week you can "Drink like a Tuscan" at our Wednesday Night Flights, we'll do a classic (and super delicious) Vernaccia di San Gimignano, a beautiful Sangiovese rosé, a Chianti Classico and the star of the show - the baby Tenuta San Guido Sassacaia, Guidalberto 2015( JS 94, WE 93, W&S 92) 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. All wines are available for purchase to drink at Swirl or you can take them to go.
Class Policies: -As with all of our tastings and classes we ask that you not wear perfume, cologne or any other strong scents that could interfere with the wine's aromas for you and those around you. -Refunds can be made with a minimum 3 days advance notice. Credit cannot be given towards future classes.
Beat the heat and work up a sweat with free community workout classes hosted at Canal Place throughout August. Canal Place is partnering with
Free to Be Power Yoga to host the Summer Sweat Series.
The
class will feature Your Own Determination (YOD) programming, designed to hit every aspect of your physical fitness, while creating mindfulness, and awareness of your body. It incorporates strength, flexibility, balance, speed, power, endurance, agility, coordination. Satisfying the needs that the world of physical fitness is in search of, this class is the perfect compliment to physical fitness, or your yoga practice. Feel your muscles burn during the workout, feel your mind & body at peace by the end of class.
Sessions will take place
August 1 with instructor Michelle LaCaze,
August 8 with instructor Maggie Conley,
August 15 with instructor Natalie Illg,
August 22 with instructor Jen Meinen, and
August 29 with instructor Krista Casale, in the comfort of the air conditioned space located on Level 3.
Classes are open to all levels and modifications will be provided as necessary. Sessions will begin at 6:00 pm. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early to claim your spot. Bring your own mat.
WaterWorld, the Musical is a hilarious, interactive, swimming pool-based play adapted from the 1995 post-apocalyptic cult favorite/flop movie Waterworld. Written and directed by Danielle Small, the 2018 edition adds new songs and puppeteering, operatic synchronized swimming, new projections and original live music by acclaimed local artist, Ratty Scurvics, and a brand new, surprise ending!
The event will run Weds through Friday August 22nd - 24th. There will be special Service Industry days on Wednesdays August 8th and 15th, where local service industry workers will receive tickets for a reduced price at the door--though all are welcome to attend every performance.Shows take place at Maison Macarty Bed and Breakfast, 3820 Burgundy St.
Rain or shine, Metairie's open-air market will feature fresh foods, live music, kids entertainment, specialty events, festivals, breakfast and lunch items, and a great community vibe.
Metairie's Farmers Market features local growers of fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts, plants, flowers, herbs and artisan cheese makers. Local ranchers bring antibiotic and hormone free chicken, beef, lamb, goat, pork, bison and fresh fish to the market. The meats are grass fed and grass finished, unlike the grocery store meats that may be labelled grass-fed but usually is fattened up on grains, thus not grass finished. They will have organic pasture raised eggs, low temperature, non-homogenized milk, raw cheeses, delicious yogurt, probiotic vegetables.
Don't want to cook? Then shop their freshly prepared specialty foods from all over the region - including an abundance of gourmet flavors from all over the world. The prepared food vendors use the farmers' products as much as possible. They emphasize organically grown, healthful foods and preparation in addition to being delicious.
Shop for an exclusive collection of handmade crafts from jewelry, clothes,
soaps, candles, art, not to mention those rare, one of a kind, gift items.
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Nutrition Education! LSU AgCenter
Presents Five Free Classes at River Ridge Library
METAIRIE - Karen Marie Jones, nutrition agent with the Jefferson Parish office of the LSU AgCenter, will present a series of nutrition classes at the River Ridge Library, 8825 Jefferson Highway, River Ridge.
Each event is free of charge and is open to the public. There is no registration.
Walker Jones says that it's easy to learn that healthy eating is easy and delicious. "You are what you eat, so invest in yourself by including more vegetables, whole grains, lower fat and salty foods and include regular exercise to keep your heart strong and body feeling good," she says.
2 to 3 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018
Demonstration: Quinoa and Vegetable Stir Fry
Lesson: Make Half Your Grains Whole Grains and Snacks
2 to 3 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2018
Demonstration: Lite Banana Pudding
Lesson: Calcium and Dairy Exercise
2 to 3 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018
Demonstration: My Plate Wrap
Lesson: Food Safety and Food Dollar Management
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.
Our salute to "Ol' Blue Eyes" features the adorable and charming Spencer Racca backed by the Museum's Victory Trio! Join us for a nostalgic matinee performance featuring Frank's classic hits. This legend lit up the world with his voice!
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.
Join us at the 7th annual Gold Medal Chefs Gala to celebrate The 2018 Hospy Award Honorees
Ella Brennan Special Hospitality Industry Award
Lyn Morein, Bayona President's Outstanding Volunteer Award
Tory McPhail, Commander's Palace Jamie Shannon Outstanding Chef Award
Spiros Dimitriou, New Orleans Marriott Hotel Champion of Hospitality
Todd Graves, Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers Drago Cvitanovich Award for Outstanding Philanthropy by an Entrepreneur
Hyatt Regency New Orleans Outstanding Philanthropy by a Hotel
Dolph Parro, Republic National Distributing Corp. Brian Klotz Award for Outstanding Philanthropy by a Supplier Leah Chase, Dooky Chase's Restaurant Archie Casbarian Humanitarian Award
Announcing the 7th Annual Gold Medal Chefs Gala and Hospitality Awards
Celebrity Chef Jose Garces and Louisiana "Gold Medal Chefs" will Prepare a Gold Medal Meal
NEW ORLEANS, La. - The Louisiana Hospitality Foundation is pleased to host its 7thAnnual Gold Medal Chefs Gala and Hospitality Awards on Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at the La Nouvelle Orleans Ballroom inside the Morial New Orleans Convention Center. More than 600 attendees will enjoy an evening of culinary delight featuring a cocktail hour, five-course seated dinner, silent and live auctions, and an industry awards presentation.
This year's slate of Louisiana-sourced "Gold Medal Chefs" includes:
Chef Jana Billiot, Restaurant R'evolution
Chef Scot Craig, Katie's Restaurant and Francesca
Chef Michael Gulotta, Maypop and MoPho
Chef Carl Schaubhut, DTB
Chef Amy Sins, Langlois
The gala will also feature special guest and celebrity Chef Jose Garces of the Garces Restaurant Group in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania who will prepare one of the evening's dinner courses.
GOLD MEDAL CHEFS GALA MENU PREVIEW
COCKTAIL PARTY Open Bar
SILVER DOLLAR COCKTAIL Tequila, fresh press watermelon juice, ginger, lime Chef Carl Schaubhut, DTB and Bacobar
SEATED DINNER CHILLED WATERMELON SOUP with lump blue crab Chef Amy Sins, Langlois
CONCHITAS scallop gratin, parsnip cream, parmesan, Cajun Caviar Chef Jose Garces, Garces Group
SEARED CHILEAN SEA BASS with smoked tomato and sweet onion corn relish over goat cheese sweet potatoes Chef Scot Craig, Katie's Restaurant and Francesca
MISO CURED SHORT RIB pickled sweet potato, brown butter hen-of-the-woods, ginger gremolata Chef Jana Billiot, Restaurant R'evolution
CHERRY GARCIA roasted white chocolate mousse, dark chocolate Luxardo cake, fresh bing cherries, chocolate cherry crunch Chefs Michael Gulotta and Katie O'Hara, MoPho and Maypop
"The Foundation is excited to showcase such a recognized chef, father, farmer, food and drink lover, restaurateur, James Beard Award winner, author and Iron Chef," said David Blitch, president and co-founder of the Louisiana Hospitality Foundation. "Chef Garces, combined with the talents of our amazing Louisiana chefs, will provide the best gala dinner this industry has ever enjoyed while celebrating our Foundation's important work in the community."
In addition to the dinner, an awards ceremony will feature an awards ceremony to honor those in our community who make a significant impact on our hospitality industry. Honorees will be announced at the gala and presented with a "Hospy Award" for the following categories:
President's Outstanding Volunteer Award
Drago Cvitanovich Award for Outstanding Philanthropy by an Entrepreneur
Jamie Shannon Outstanding Chef Award
Bryan Klotz Award for Outstanding Philanthropy by a Supplier
Archie Casbarian Humanitarian of the Year Award
Outstanding Philanthropy by a Hotel
Hotel Champion of Hospitality
Guests purchase either tables or tickets to enjoy an open bar cocktail hour, five-course seated dinner, and exciting silent and live auctions throughout the evening. Tables and tickets are on sale now atwww.GoldMedalChefs.com. Sponsorships are also available by contacting Jennifer Kelley at (504) 913-5980.
Sponsors for the 7th annual Gold Medal Chefs Gala include Centerplate, the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, Greater New Orleans Hotel & Lodging Association, Coca-Cola, Crescent Crown Distributing, Southern Eagle Sales & Service, Republic National Distributing Co., Southern Glazer's, Thompson Auction Services, and Southwest Airlines.
Founded in 2012, the Gold Medal Chefs Gala and Hospitality Awards is an annual fundraiser produced by the Louisiana Hospitality Foundation. Proceeds from the gala will be used to support the Foundation's mission work and grant programs including its hospitality worker crisis grant program that provides financial assistance and resources to employees of Louisiana's hospitality industry during times of crisis.
Founded in 2006, the Louisiana Hospitality Foundation's mission is to strengthen Louisiana's hospitality industry through support of individuals within the community. We do this by supporting workforce development programs directly related to our industry; providing access to culinary and hospitality education; working to ensure a positive perception of Louisiana's hospitality industry; and providing financial assistance and/or guidance to people in the hospitality industry during times of crisis.
Since its inception, the Foundation has distributed over $1.6 million in support of its mission in the form of community grants, education grants, and hospitality worker crisis grants. These funds are raised through charitable donations and signature fundraising events including Horses, Hops and Cops, the Fidelity Bank Champions Club at Zurich Classic, the Gold Medal Chefs Gala, and other special events.
When National Rum Day happens to be on the same day as the anniversary of Elvis Presley's death, you know we'll be throwing down. We partnered with
Papa's Pilar to bring you unlimited rum cocktails and passed canapés inspired by some of the King's favorite snacks. Dress like Elvis to receive a complimentary frozen cocktail!
Tickets include unlimted Dark & stormy & banana rum punch and light hors d'oeuvres.
Share your fun by taking a picture and TAG @Cavannola & #rumstheword
Cavan
3607 Magazine Street
New Orleans, LA 70115
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Tastes of Louisiana! Monday & Thursday Demonstration Lunches are Back!The summer break is over, and we again welcome visitors and locals to enjoy Louisiana-inspired cuisine with a private tour of SoFAB Cooked and narrated by SoFAB's Culinary Director Jyl Benson and Liz Williams, SoFAB Founder and President
Admission, lunch, and a guided private tour of the Southern Food & Beverage Museum led by Liz Williams are included in the ticket price
Sponsored by our friends at Luzianne Tea
Thursday, August 16 11 AM - 1 PM Cajun Cooking Class
Celebrating the uniquely original and heartwarming Cajun cuisine!
Cost: $50 per person, $45 for NatFAB Members. Includes a jar of SoFAB's Spice Mix or a Cocktail Recipe Book
MENU Corn Macques Choux with Tasso Cajun Gumbo with Dark Roux, Andouille and Chicken, served with Louisiana Long-Grain Rice Gateau de Sirop (Cajun spice cake with Steen's Cane Syrup) Luzianne Iced Tea
For its second (!) annual water ballet production, Aqua Mob New Orleans presents The Last!, its parody of Peter Beagles The Last Unicorn, running Thursday- Saturday, August 16-18, 2018 in the beautiful pool at the Drifter Hotel. About The Last!: Mamou Fortune captures what may be the last Unicorn left in the larger world for her Night Circus, but cannot control its fate. Determined to find the rest of its family, the Unicorn enlists the help of a hedge witch and set off on an epic adventure. Through song and synchronized swimming, The Last! explores the nature of heroism in a dark world.
The Drifter Hotel 3522 Tulane Ave. New Orleans, LA 70119
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If you are a Louisiana resident you can enjoy the Ogden Museum of Southern Art for free on Thursdays thanks to the Helis Foundation. Great museum with the largest and most comprehensive assemblage of Southern art in the world, establishing the Ogden Museum as the preeminent resource on art and culture of the South.
Where: Ogden Museum of Southern Art, 925 Camp St., New Orleans, LA 70130
Audubon Nature Institute's sustainable seafood program, Gulf United for Lasting Fisheries (G.U.L.F.,) is celebrating the bounty of the Gulf of Mexico all summer. The third annual Summer of Sustainability dinner series will be hosted at Audubon Aquarium of the Americas and features the chefs of the G.U.L.F. Chef Council and Restaurant Partnership Program.
G.U.L.F. would like to formally invite you to join us for an evening of edible education, with proceeds going to benefit Audubon's sustainable seafood efforts across the Gulf Coast.
FAQs
What does the dinner include?
Each dinner is six-courses with wine pairings.
Dress Code?
Dress for a nicer evening out. We recommend jackets for men, but a tie is not necessary.
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
No. We will have a list with attendee names.
Is seafood the only item served?
This is a seafood dinner, so the dishes will all feature fish or shellfish.
When can I see the menu?
With seafood, we want the freshest available product, which sometimes isn't known until right before the dinner. We will do our best to get menu information out as early as possible, but trust us, whatever these chefs make is going to be delicious.
Can menu subsitutions be made?
Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate menu substitutions.
HISTORICAL MUSICAL TRAIN TOUR AT NEW ORLEANS CITY PARK
All Aboard! Classic miniature train transforms into magical tour
Friends of City Park's Historical Musical Train Tour. The tour takes place aboard the park's miniature train where guides sing and perform for passengers. The original score was composed by Paul Soniat, the Director of the Botanical Gardens at City Park, and features notable New Orleans musicians, including Michael Girardot of The Revivalists, Sam Craft of Sweet Crude Friends of City Park's Historical Musical Train Tour will run every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 4 p.m. sharp through the fall of 2018. The tour lasts approximately 45 minutes, and guests are not able to depart the train once the tour has begun. Ticket prices are $16 for Friends of City Park members, $20 for general admission, and children 36 months and under receive free tickets (but they must be booked in advance). WHERE: New Orleans City Park Departing from Carousel Gardens Amusement Park 5 Victory Ave New Orleans, LA 70124 WHY: As New Orleans celebrates its Tricentennial this year, the tour ties in with celebrations and educational events happening all around the city. Honoring the rich history of one of the nation's oldest urban parks - and in keeping with Friends of City Park's mission - the tour will educate residents and visitors alike about the history of the Park. All proceeds from the train tour will go to Friends of City Park, a nonprofit that funds capital improvements within the park, such as the Botanical Gardens, Storyland, Popp Fountain, Historic Wooden Carousel, and many others.
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Vieux Carré by Tennessee WilliamsThe Tennessee Williams Theatre Company of New Orleans
TWTC kicks off its FOURTH SEASON with an ALL STAR CAST. Set at 722 Toulouse Street, VIEUX CARRÉ follows a young writer, not unlike Williams himself, who arrives one winter in the Crescent City for the first time and falls in love with the fabled French Quarter. It's a dangerous affair, though, and one that involves ambiguous love triangles, desperate longing, and heartbreak. Will the boy be able to navigate his way out of the fog teeming with quarter characters, starving society ladies, hustlers, and buskers? Or will he find himself crushed in the flood of carnal and spiritual desire?
#1 Collins Diboll Circle, New Orleans, LA 70124 | www.cafenoma.com
Complimentary Summer Cooking Demonstrations!
featuring Ralph Brennan Restaurant Group chefs
August 10 - August 24
Friday Nights at 6:00 pm
inside Café NOMA
THIS YEAR'S THEME!
In conjunction with NOMA's exhibition Changing Course: Reflecting on New Orleans Histories, the talented culinary team will share their vision inspired by the exhibit, which will commemorate the past and look to the future by offering a contemporary twist on iconic New Orleans dishes.
SUMMER SCHEDULE
August 17 - Beignets
Chris Montero, Executive Chef at Café NOMA & Napoleon House
August 24 - Gumbo
Austin Kirzner, Executive Chef at Red Fish Grill
Limited seating available...
Arrive early for dinner & stay for the show!
Friday Night Specials
$15 Bottles of Wine
$5 Select Wines by the Glass
$7 Select Artful Cocktails
Eat, Drink, Play: $10
Specialty flatbread pizza with a glass of house red or white wine!
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GRFA invites you and your family to join us Saturday, August 18, for PaintFest 2018, a FREE community art making event at Tulane Lakeside Hospital for Women and Children!
GRFA supports the Arts in Medicine program's mission of recognizing the integral role arts play in healing the spirit while transforming the hospital experience. If you and your family love to paint, we invite you to join us for this festive morning program!
PaintFest 2018
Saturday, August 18
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Tulane Lakeside Hospital for Women and Children
4700 South I-10 Service Rd W
Metairie, LA 70001
Cafeteria, 1st Floor
FREE and Open to All
Questions about PaintFest? Contact the Tulane Arts in Medicine team at 504-780-6830.
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 Saints training camp dates and practices that are open and closed to the public. They will break camp on August 19th after the Saints' second preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals.
After the second preseason game, fans will also have one last chance to attend practice on August 19.
OPEN: August 19
Practices will be held at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center in Metairie. All open practices are free of admission; but tickets are on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Grab your gal pals and head to the Theater at Harrah's New Orleans for a day filled with fashion, food and fun!
Don your favorite chapeau and come enjoy hat and fascinator fashion shows featuring local designers and boutiques, informal shoe modeling, tasty tidbits by local restaurants, a complimentary glass of Champagne, cash bar, lively music by DJ Bam Bam and other girly surprises! This fun-filled, ladies day out will benefit Dress for Success New Orleans, a nonprofit, volunteer-driven organization whose mission is to empower women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and the development tools to help women thrive in work and in life.
Featured Hat Designers
Cathy's Creations * Les Dames Chapeaux, LLC "The Hat Ladies" * McB Designs, LLC * Sassy Royals Hats
Featured Vendors
Glitter Buzz NOLA * Kind Cakes and Candles * Mynnye Chocolates * RPS Designs * SoLA Deli * Sparkle Art, Inc. DBA Elektra Cosmetics
Delicious Bites Provided by:
B on Canal: Madam's Modern Kitchen & Bar * Domenica Restaurant * Manning's * The Steakhouse
Details for St. Charles Avenue's Hats, Heels & Highballs:
Date: Sunday, August 19
Time: 2pm - 5pm
Place: The Theatre at Harrah's New Orleans Casino (8 Canal Street)
Tickets: $20 in advance | $30 at the door
Ticket price includes: Fashion shows; Tasty tidbits; and more!
"HAPPY MONDAYS" AT COMPÈRE LAPIN ABIGAIL GULLO INTRODUCES WEEKLY TASTING & COCKTAIL CLASS
Friday, August 3, 2018 - Compère Lapin's cocktail maven
Abigail Gullo has earned raves and accolades for her progressive and forward-thinking mixology approach that complements
Chef Nina Compton's robust dishes, while also packing a punch on its own. As a true student of the craft, Gullo takes pride in her vast knowledge of spirits and flavors, injecting history and stories into every sip, leaving visitors thirsty for more. Now cocktail enthusiasts can soak up Gullo's expertise with
"Happy Mondays" - her weekly tasting and cocktail class held at the Compère Lapin's bar each
Monday at
4PM.
According to Gullo, a frequent contributor to Vice and The Today Show who earned nods at the 2018 Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards as finalist for
"American Bartender of the Year" and "Best American Hotel Bar," "I am excited to educate people on the art of the cocktail - how it's made, what inspired it and the ingredients behind it. It's going to be a laid back, fun and easy way to taste and learn."
The
complimentary tasting and class includes a cocktail demonstration by Gullo or one of her visiting guest bartenders, as well as a tasting of the base spirit used in each drink. Guests can enjoy the cocktail of the week for only
$6, available throughout Happy Hour. August schedule follows:
Monday, August 20
Cocktail: Cherokee Rose
Spirit: Bolivian Brandy
Monday, August 27
Cocktail: Martino
Spirit: Rye Whiskey
Compère Lapin is located in the Old No. 77 Hotel & Chandlery at
535 Tchoupitoulas Street, in New Orleans' Warehouse District. The restaurant serves lunch daily from 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Happy Hour Monday - Friday 3 p.m. - 6 p.m., and dinner nightly from 5:30 p.m. - 11 p.m. Valet parking is $5 and ample municipal parking is available. For more information or reservations, call
(504) 599-2119, visit
www.comperelapin.com or follow the restaurant on Instagram and Twitter @CompereLapin and Facebook at
www.facebook.com/Compere-Lapin.
Kick off your week at Pythian Market! ������ To thank all of you for the work that you do to keep the hospitality industry in New Orleans thriving, we're rolling out Service Industry Mondays. �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� Enjoy extended happy hour prices across all vendors from 4-9PM: - Bar 1908: $5 Wines (Red, White, Rosé & Sparkling), $4 Draft Beer, $6 Grand Temple Old Fashioned & G&T&T - Cru NOLA - Raw & Bubble Bar: 25% off savory bites and all-night raw oyster Happy Hour - Little Fig: Free Coconut Rice Pudding with any purchase - Frencheeze Food Truck: 25% percent off your meal.
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 Museum at the Old US Mint provides the perfect venue to allow French Market District/ New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park 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.
"Jazz Pilates with Stephanie Jordan"
Monthly Schedule
Tuesday, August 21
Tuesday, September 4 Tuesday, September 17
Tuesday, October 2 Tuesday, October 16
Tuesday, November 6 Tuesday, November 20
Tuesday, December 4 Tuesday, December 18
"Jazz Pilates with Stephanie Jordan" is Free and open to the public; sponsored by the New Orleans Jazz Museum.
Louis Armstrong's cornet from when he was a resident of the Municipal Waif's Home for Boys, 1913-14
Through dynamic interactive exhibits, multigenerational educational programming, research facilities and engaging musical performances, the music New Orleans made famous is explored in all its forms.
Housed in the historic Old U.S. Mint, strategically located at the intersection of the French Quarter and the Frenchmen Street live music corridor, the New Orleans Jazz Museum is in the heart of the city's vibrant music scene.
Through partnerships with local, national and international educational institutions, the New Orleans Jazz Museum promotes the global understanding of jazz as one of the most innovative, historically pivotal musical art forms in world history.
Jazz Collection
The New Orleans Jazz Museum's collection is the largest and most comprehensive of its kind in the world.
The Jazz Collection chronicles the music and careers of the men and women who created, enhanced and continue in the tradition of New Orleans jazz at the local, national and international levels. It consists of instruments, pictorial sheet music, photographs, records, tapes, manuscripts and other items ranging from Louis Armstrong's first coronet to a 1917 disc of the first jazz recording ever made. It includes the world's largest collection of instruments owned and played by important figures in jazz- trumpets, cornets, trombones, clarinets and saxophones played by jazz greats such as Bix Beiderbecke, Edward "Kid" Ory, George Lewis, Sidney Bechet and Dizzy Gillespie.
Other artifacts in the Jazz Collection include some 12,000 photographs from the early days of jazz; recordings in a wide variety of formats, including over 4,000 78 rpm records that date from 1905 to the mid-1950s, several thousand 12-inch LPs and 45 rpm records, approximately 1,400 reel-to-reel tapes; posters, paintings and prints; hundreds of examples of sheet music from late 19th-century ragtime to popular songs of the 1940s and 1950s - many of them first editions that became jazz standards; several hundred rolls of film featuring concert and nightclub footage, funerals, parades, and festivals; hundred of pieces of relevant ephemera; and architectural fragments from important jazz venues...
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Musical Groups Perform at East Bank Regional Library
METAIRIE - Seven musical groups have been booked to perform this summer at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon, Metairie.
All performances are free of charge and open to the public. There is no registration. Other groups might be added to the calendar.
7 p.m., Tuesday, August 21, 2018
The 21-piece Shriner Jazz Orchestra performs standards to the hits of today.
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.
The 6th Annual Louisiana Beef Picnic! On Wednesday, August 22nd, Dickie Brennan's Steakhouse is once again transforming itself into an indoor picnic, complete with Louisiana grass-fed beef from Gonsoulin Cattle Ranch, as well as for the first time, Louisiana Wagyu from Raines Farm. The Gonsoulin Family has been raising cattle outside New Iberia since 1770. Their grass-fed beef is raised sustainably and without antibiotics or growth hormones. Louisiana's Raines Farm has the largest herd of Wagyu cattle in the state. Raines Farm cattle are humanely raised, vegetarian fed, as well as hormone and antibiotic free. Chefs from Dickie Brennan's Steakhouse, Palace Cafe, Bourbon House and Tableau will expertly prepare various cuts of Louisiana beef to showcase their creativity. In true Dickie Brennan's Steakhouse fashion, they will use local ingredients, adding depth of flavor to each slice. Of course, a Louisiana picnic would not be complete without libations. This year Glenfiddich Whisky is joining in the festivities and will be offering specialty cocktails and tastings. Craft beer from Urban South Brewery and Port Orleans Brewing Companywill be served as well as wine from Wines of Substance and non-alcoholic drinks. Tickets are $80 a person and include food, drink and gratuity. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Second Harvest Food Bank - Feeding South Louisiana BUY YOUR TICKETS TODAY: https://neworleans.boldtypetickets.com/events/56813314/louisiana-beef-picnic
The National WWII Museum's own Victory Swing Orchestra celebrates the great big bands of the WWII era.
The National WWII Museum's own Victory Swing Orchestra celebrates the great big bands of the WWII era. This amazing ensemble of talented New Orleans musicians will have you In the Mood to dance the night away!
Dine & Dance with the Victory Swing Orchestra July 28 August 11 & 25 October 6 & 13 November 17 & 24
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Created in 2010 with the purpose of boosting and spreading Spanish films and shorts made by women, Mujeres de Cine is made possible by SPAIN arts & culture. Four films will be screen as matinees at 2 pm on select Saturdays between July 14 and August 25.
Saturday, August 25, 2 pm: Summer 1993, directed by Carla Simón
1 Collins Diboll Cir, New Orleans, Louisiana 70124
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City to Expand Recycling Drop-Off Program, Adds Second Drop-Off Day Each Month
NEW ORLEANS - Due to increased demand, starting in August, 2018, the City of New Orleans Department of Sanitation will add another day each month to its Recycling Drop-Off Center schedule. The Recycling Drop-Off Center, located at 2829 Elysian Fields Ave., will be open on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
On the second and fourth Saturdays of each month, Orleans Parish residents can drop off paper products (newspapers, junk mail, phone books, catalogs, office paper and color inserts); plastics #1 through #7 (water, soda, juice, detergent, plastic pots from nurseries, plastic bags, etc.); metals (aluminum, tin and steel cans); cardboard; boxboard (cereal boxes); Mardi Gras beads; batteries (AA, AAA, AAAA, C, D, 6-volt, 9-volt and Lithium); light bulbs (incandescent and fluorescent); electronics (computers, laptops, phones and televisions, limit 4), microwave ovens (limit 4); tires (limit 4), glass (limit 50 pounds.) and organics for composting (frozen fruit/vegetable scraps such as peels, skins, pits and seeds; tea bags; coffee grounds; paper coffee filters; eggshells; nutshells; seed shells; plain bread; grains and plain pasta (no toppings, meat, bones, dairy or foods with oil).
Fall and Winter 2018 Drop-Off Schedule
NOV. 10, 2018
AUG. 25, 2018 NOV. 24, 2018
SEPT. 8, 2018 DEC. 8, 2018 **
SEPT. 22, 2018 DEC. 22, 2018
OCT. 13, 2018 **
OCT. 27, 2018
** SHRED DAY. Limit 50 pounds
Companies that provide services free of charge as a service to the community:
Iron Mountain -- paper shredding and recycling
CACRC -- e-waste recycling
Republic Services -- single-stream recycling
The Composting Network -- composting
Since the City initiated a Recycling Drop-Off Center in August 2010, a total of 1,183 tons have been recycled. Since the current curbside recycling program began in May 2011, a total of 48,250 tons have been recycled. Properties that are eligible to receive solid waste collection by the City are also eligible to register to receive free recycling services.
The annual march begins beneath the balcony of the Maple Leaf Bar at 8316 Oak St.
Then proceeds downtown to Carrollton Avenue, where it turns left and continues to Palmer Park for a post-parade party.
The 2018 Mid Summer Mardi Gras parade will feature dance and marching groups including Bosom Buddies and Breast Friends, the NOLA Organ Grinders, Tap Dat, and El Lucha Krewe, plus a contingent of members of the Intergalactic Krewe of Chewbacchus.
The theme of this year's Krewe of O.A.K procession is "Hard Oak for your Tongue and Groove."
The krewe's King Robustus XXXII is Paul Bel, a contractor who has been responsible for maintaining Jacques-Imo's restaurant and the tin tile interior of the Maple Leaf bar. The 2018 queen is event planner Keri Lee.
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Summer Free Concert Series @The French Market The French Market District is proud to present a three-part summer concert series with the National WWII Museum's Victory Belles at 1:00 p.m. the last Saturday of July and August at the Dutch Alley Performance Pavilion. The Victory Belles are a delightful vocal trio performing the music of the 1940s, with their repertoire including all the treasured gems of the WWII era plus patriotic classics including a musical salute to each branch of the US armed forces. Free and open to the public
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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. 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
This full Moon heralded the appearance of the moss pink, or wild ground phlox-one of the first spring flowers. It is also known as the Sprouting Grass Moon, the Egg Moon, and the Fish Moon.
METAIRIE - The New Orleans Public Library will present four genealogy classes for beginners and intermediate researchers this fall 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.
7 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018
Navigating Historic New Orleans Newspapers
Learn how to use online databases and get the most out of a search. This course will focus on how to navigate the Historic Newspapers database (Newsbank), including printing and saving. It will also walk patrons through various searching methods and provide lessons on how to ensure patrons are searching most efficiently.
7 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018
Introduction to Property Research Resources
This class will provide beginners with an introduction to property research resources focusing on Orleans Parish. This includes free resources available online as well as resources housed in the Louisiana Division/City Archives.
7 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2018
Introduction to Ancestry and HeritageQuest
Patrons will learn how to access and navigate both the Ancestry and HeritageQuest genealogy databases. Staff will explain the available resources, review searching methods and tips, and provide examples. This class will also cover some general troubleshooting methods.
Amanda Fallis will lead the first and fourth sessions. She has been a professional archivist for more than two years and has been an employee of New Orleans Public library for more than five years. She received her Masters of Library and Information Science with a special certification in archives and special collections in 2015 from the University of Southern Mississippi's School of Library and Information Science. Amanda joined the Louisiana Division/City Archives and Special Collections that same year, where she has worked with the department's extensive genealogy and city records, as well as with hundreds of other historic collections. Fallis is a member of the Society of American Archivists, Louisiana Archives and Manuscripts Association, and the Louisiana Library Association.
Christina Bryant will lead the second and third sessions. She is a Certified Archivist, has worked as the Head of the Louisiana Division/City Archives and Special Collection at the New Orleans Public Library since 2015. She previously worked on Hurricane Katrina recovery projects and as an archivist at the Notarial Archives before joining the staff at the Louisiana Division/City Archives in 2013. She manages a collection that dates back to 1769 and whose contents are housed across three floors of the Main Library. Bryant received her master's degree in Library and Information Science with a specialization in archives from Louisiana State University in 2005. She currently serves as the president of the Greater New Orleans Archivists and the Chair of the Local Government Records Section for the Society of American Archivists.
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.
In accordance with provisions of the American with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, as amended, Jefferson Parish shall not discriminate against individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs or activities. If you require auxiliary aids or devices, or other reasonable accommodation under the ADA Amendments Act, please submit your request to the ADA Coordinator at least 48 hours in advance or as soon as practical. A 72 hour advanced notice is required to request Certified ASL interpreters. ADA Coordinator/Office of Citizens with Disabilities 1221 Elmwood Park Blvd., Suite 403, Elmwood, LA 70123, (504) 736-6086, ADA@jeffparish.net
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If caterpillars are creeping and termites are swarming, it must be time for Audubon Nature Institute's 2018 season of "Wild Nights'' and "Insect Adventures.''
Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium is once again offering opportunities for up-close looks - during the day and after dark - at the amazing diversity of arthropods living among us.
"Ever wonder which marvelous moths and beautiful beetles are out and about at night,'' asks Zack Lemann, Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium's Animal and Visitor Programs Manager. "And what about the darting dragonflies and active ants that fly and crawl about during hot summer days? Then don't miss this chance to learn about all the fascinating bugs that inhabit south Louisiana.''
The insect safaris take place in Audubon Wilderness Park located at Freeport-McMoRan Audubon Species Survival Center in Lower Coast Algiers and Audubon Louisiana Nature Center in eastern New Orleans adjacent to Joe Brown Park.
Registration for "Insect Adventures'' includes an aerial net, while "Wild Nights'' guests receive a night headlamp and batteries. All participants receive a small insect collection kit and an exclusive "Wild Nights Insect Adventures'' collectible water bottle.
"Insect Adventures'' are held from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., while "Wild Nights'' take place from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Meals are not provided.
The cost is $60 for Audubon members and $70 for non-members (plus sales taxes). Guests must be six years of age or older. The adult-to-child ratio is three children per adult.
"Wild Nights'' and "Insect Adventures'' 2018 Schedule:
(Day sessions are 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.; night sessions are 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.)
Saturday, September 8 - Audubon Wilderness Park (day)
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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.
The Victory Belles are a delightful vocal trio performing the music of the 1940s, serenading audiences at The National WWII Museum and across the globe. The music of the 1940s brought hope and joy to our GIs and those on the Home Front alike-and the Victory Belles keep that tradition alive in rich, three-part harmony. Their repertoire includes all the treasured gems of the WWII era plus patriotic classics including a musical salute to each branch of the US armed forces.
Matinee: $41 August 3, 2018 September 17 & 28, 2018 October 8, 2018 February 27, 2019
Brunch: $60 October 7, 2018
Dinner & Show: $64 Show Only: $30 September 19 & 20, 2018 & December 30, 2018
