NEW ORLEANS - The NOPD will join other law enforcement agencies across the U.S. in this year's national "Click It or Ticket" seat belt enforcement campaign, which will take place May 20-June 2, 2019.
As part of this campaign, NOPD officers will coordinate highly visible seat belt enforcement.
According to NHTSA, in 2017, there were 10,076 unbuckled passenger vehicle occupants killed in crashes in the United States. In that same year, 55 percent of passenger vehicle occupants killed at night (6 p.m.-5:59 a.m.) were not wearing their seat belts. That's why one focus of the Click It or Ticket campaign is nighttime enforcement. Participating law enforcement agencies will be taking a no-excuses approach to seat belt law enforcement, writing citations day and night.
"The Click It or Ticket campaign is so important because it raises awareness about seat belt safety during the time period when seat belts are least used," said NOPD Superintendent Shaun Ferguson "With an increased number of cars flooding the streets due to the Memorial Day holiday, it's imperative we get the word out about the importance of seat belt safety."
Ferguson said that he hopes this enforcement crackdown makes people more aware to the dangers of unrestrained driving.
"If you know a friend or a family member who does not buckle up when they drive, please ask them to consider changing their habits," he said. "Seat belts save lives, and everyone-front seat and back, child and adult-needs to remember to buckle up every trip, every time."
For more information on the Click It or Ticket campaign, please visit www.nhtsa.gov/ciot
Laine Hardy captures 'American Idol' crown,
becomes first Louisiana native to win show
Livingston's "bayou boy" Laine Hardy walked away with the "American Idol" title. He's the first Louisiana singer to win "American Idol" in its 17 seasons.
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WixCon is making it's debut in New Orleans!
If you are a Wix user and are looking to: grow and scale your business, learn Wix coding (Corvid), increase your knowledge of SEO and Marketing, discover the latest website design trends, and network with like-minded professionals, then WixCon 2019 is the event to attend! WixCon is for the community by the community.
What's in it for you? Valuable lessons, take-aways and answers on a wide range of topics many of which are asked frequently in our Facebook group. You'll discover how to set up recurring income freeing up your time and energy; get the latest on coding techniques and how to use code to up-sell your business; learn the ins and outs of finding high-value clients and selling your business to them.
Dates: May 20 & 21 (optional day on the 22nd for networking, workshops, and conversations)
Since the founding of the United States, American painters have sought to capture the essence of the country on canvas. From Sea to Shining Sea: 200 Years of American Art presents works that span the first two centuries of our rich history, highlighting the variety and strength of American artistic achievement from the colonial era through World War I.
Opening this spring at M.S. Rau's French Quarter gallery, the comprehensive American Fine Art exhibition features paintings, watercolors, and drawings from over 60 artists. Among the most well-known are John Singleton Copley, Gilbert Stuart, Frederic Edwin Church, Winslow Homer, Thomas Eakins, Mary Cassatt, Childe Hassam, and Edward Hopper.
Together, the works on display represent the wide variety of styles that have developed in our country, ranging from Colonial Art to the Hudson River School and Tonalism to American Impressionism and the Ashcan School. Together, they successfully capture the cultural moment of their respective ages, perfectly defining on canvas the character and very essence of American life throughout the centuries.
NOMA's newly expanded Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden. As always, admission to the Besthoff Sculpture Garden is free.
The six-acre addition features 26 new works by artists working primarily in the 21st century. The expansion, which broke ground in December 2017, builds on the success of the museum's existing five-acre Besthoff Sculpture Garden, widely regarded as one of the top sculpture gardens in the world. The existing site is home to 64 sculptures from renowned artists from the 19th century to the present.
Artists featured in the expansion include Larry Bell, Tony Cragg, Johan Creten, Katharina Fritsch, Frank Gehry, Jeppe Hein, Georg Herold, Thomas Houseago, Shirazeh Houshiary, Baltasar Lobo, Robert Longo, Gerold Miller, Beverly Pepper, Pedro Reyes, George Rickey, Ursula von Rydingsvard, Sean Scully, Yinka Shonibare, Frank Stella, Hank Willis Thomas, Bernar Venet, and Fred Wilson. A work by Ugo Rondinone will be installed in the garden in late 2019. Two new works have been commissioned for the site: a 60-foot-long mosaic wall by artist Teresita Fernández, and a glass bridge by Elyn Zimmerman. 11 AM - 6 PM New Orleans Museum of Art
1 Collins Diboll Cir, New Orleans, Louisiana 70124
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New Orleans City Park is proud to share the Park and partner with the New Orleans Museum of Art and The Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden.
Should you have questions about this event, please reach out to the museum at 504.658.4100 and not the Park.
Join NOMA's docents for a free guided tour of the Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden on Fridays, Saturdays, and Mondays, weather dependent, at noon. Represented sculptors include Pierre Auguste Renoir, Rene Magritte, Henry Moore, Isamu Noguchi, and Robert Indiana, among others. Meet at the gates to the garden, which offers free admission year-round.
NEW ORLEANS the City announced that its curbside recycling program will continue; however; effective Saturday, May 18 in an effort to simultaneously improve the marketability of recycled items and reduce contamination, Plastics #3 through #7, wax board (juice boxes/milk cartons) and plastic bags will no longer be accepted by its collection contractors or at its Recycling Drop-Off Center on Elysian Fields Avenue.
Recently, Metro Services Group, one of the City's collection contractors, received notice from its recycling processor, Republic Services, that it would suspend acceptance of items from residential, single stream, curbside collections effective May 17. Republic citied rising costs as a result of China's ban on the imports of previously accepted types of recyclable materials and changes in contamination level requirements in the global market as the reason for the indefinite suspension.
This announcement required a rapid response by Metro Service Group to secure a change in processors. Although alternative arrangements were successfully completed, the suspension by Republic Services highlighted the current recycling situation on the national, regional and local level.
"We recognize just how important our recycling program is for our people and our city, so we worked alongside Metro, the local business community and our national resilience network to find a solution," said Ramsey Green, Deputy CAO for Infrastructure and Chief Resilience Officer.
Recycling is facing significant challenges; however, it is important to recognize the environmental and economic benefits that result from refusing unnecessary items, reducing the amounts and types of items purchased and reusing items. Recent articles on recycling note that the majority of the material collected in recycling programs remains in the United States and are used for feedstock in the production of consumer goods.
Green added: "We must all do our part to reduce contamination to assist collection, processing and manufacturing companies until new and expanded markets are developed. Although contamination from our area has not exceeded generally acceptable levels, it can be reduced further. It is our hope that these actions will assist in extending the life of the City's recycling programs."
GUIDANCE ON PREPARING YOUR RECYCLING FOR CURBSIDE PICKUP OR DROP-OFF
Items that will be accepted curbside during regularly scheduled collections include:
Plastics #1 (soda/water bottles) and #2 (milk/juice/shampoo/detergent containers);
Organics for Composting (fruit/vegetable scraps (peels, skins, pits, or seeds), tea bags, coffee grounds and paper filters, eggshells, nutshells, seed shells, plain bread, grains, and plan pasta (no toppings, meat bones, dairy or foods with oil).
Food and drink containers should be rinsed out before recycling. As always, Styrofoam, containers with food, and items stained with grease (i.e. pizza boxes) are not accepted in the curbside program or at the Recycling Drop-Off Center.
St. Roch Market New Orleans · New Orleans, Louisiana
Join HarvestNola at St. Roch Market New Orleans each Monday, Thursday, and Sunday and take your pick from a variety of farm-fresh goodies, including produce, dairy, baked goods, flowers, and more!
"This decades-old fried chicken recipe has only improved through years of love," said Chef Carl Cushenberry. "I've dedicated most of my life to The Roosevelt New Orleans. I am delighted to call the Fountain Lounge my home where I can serve authentic Southern fried chicken every Monday. It is so special to me." Join us, Monday's in the Fountain Lounge. $18.93 per person includes fried chicken, red beans & rice, coleslaw, a biscuit, and a local beer.
The New Orleans and Central Business District Historic District Landmarks Commissions regulate 17 local historic districts and have almost 50,000 structures under their jurisdiction. This one-hour course is designed to help property owners understand the HDLC and the application process. It will provide the knowledge and tools property owners need to smoothly navigate the process, and how to prevent common frustrations and pitfalls.
Taught by Historic District Landmarks Commission staff, this course will be held 10 times annually, alternating between lunchtime and evening classes each month to make it accessible for different schedules.
Each course will cover similar information so property owners can ask questions and learn more about how to work with the HDLC. This course is great for property owners who live in a local historic district and are considering making changes to their homes or those considering purchasing in a local historic district.
923 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans, Louisiana 70130
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Every Monday, Amine, Simon and Michelle play a cocktail of classical arabic, turkish and north african music ! and in case if you were wondering ..... YES BELLYDANCING ! :D
Bar Opens at 7pm! Improv at 7:30pm! $10 online or at the door.
Join us on Monday for an evening of hilarious, awesome improv with Live Girls and Foxhole.Live Girls has branded a new wave improv they like to call "Crop-Top Comedy." A strong blend of jokes that would embarrass their mothers with under-used theatre degrees. Live Girls is Greta Trosclair, Julie Dietz, Mary Jacobs, and Mary Guiteras. Their experiences on NOLA stages range from the prestigious Tulane Shakespeare Festival right down to "Professional Mascot" at the Royal Sonesta on Bourbon St. Live Girls is excited to be partnering with Southern Rep.
LSU clinched the fifth seed in the Southeastern Conference tournament when it won on Friday night. The Tigers will play South Carolina (28-27, 8-22) on Tuesday night.
Only the second house in U.S. to receive this designation
New Orleans, LA (May 16, 2019) - In a time when the world mourns the devastating damage to the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, New Orleans has reason to be proud.
The French Ministry of Culture recently announced that it has included the Degas House in the Maisons des Illustres network of houses of the famous in various parts of the world.
According to Vincent Sciama, Consul General of France in Louisiana, "I am very excited that the Degas House has been awarded this prestigious French designation. It recognizes the unique work accomplished by Degas House founder, David Villarrubia, and the impact the Degas House has made on the New Orleans cultural scene since the house was established in 1996."
Villarrubia, who was awarded the Chevalier in the French National Ordre of Arts and Letters by the Ministry of Culture in 2009, responded, "This honor is a tribute to all those who work tirelessly to raise awareness of-and keep alive- the French influence on New Orleans, especially the art of Edgar Degas."
He added, "I am especially proud because of the 236 Maisons des Illustres properties in the network, Degas House is only the second home in the United States to be recognized with this distinction, and only the fourth outside of the French territories."
Besides the homes of visual artists such as Edgar Degas, the Maisons des Illustres network includes the homes of writers, musicians and composers, actors, scientists, designers and world leaders.
The Maison des Illustres designation was created in 2011 by then French Minister of Culture and Communication, Frédéric Mitterand, to honor homes not only for their historical value, but also because of who lived in them. The purpose of the label is to encourage people to visit these homes which represent all aspects of French history and culture.
Degas House is in excellent company, as among the member houses are familiar names such as Monet, Renoir, Cezanne, Napoleon, Cartier, Yves Saint Laurent, Marie Curie and Jeanne d' Arc, among many others. Locations of these houses include France, Germany, Tahiti, China, French Guyana, Guadalupe, Corsica, Morocco and the United States.
It is well documented in Degas' letters from New Orleans that his time in in the city represents the turning point in Degas' artistic style. Degas' artistic evolution to a "more spontaneous, better art" occurred in New Orleans and led to impressionist Movement of 1874 and beyond. Degas completed eighteen paintings, four drawings and five letters while here in New Orleans.
Degas House
Founded in 1966, the Degas House in New Orleans is the only home or studio of the French Impressionist Master, Edgar Degas, open to the public in the world. The Degas House Museum and Foundation conducts guided tours with Degas' great-grandnieces as tour guides and docents. Degas House also hosts weddings, receptions and corporate events in the spacious parlors, gallery and courtyard. Degas House welcomes guests into its nine-room historic luxury bed and breakfast. For more information on Degas House please contact korta@degashouse.com, 504-821-5009, or visit the website https://www.degashouse.com/ orhttps://www.degas.org/.
Join us for the debut of Elevator Pitch - the Village's newest musical house! Admission is Free, RSVP for updates!
About this Event
Join us for the opening of "Elevator Pitch"!
A collaboration between renowned artists
New Orleans Airlift,
Christine Sun Kim, and
Rick Snow, "Elevator Pitch" will join the beloved Music Box Village's campus in New Orleans, as an interactive sound structure that explores how music can be created and experienced by Deaf and hearing communities together. Presented with support from the
Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center.
"Elevator Pitch" is inspired by Kim's childhood memories of crowding elevators with her Deaf friends , and shouting so loudly that they could feel the vibrations of each others' voices. Meanwhile, elevators are often to hearing people as the sites of " awkward silence," thus the concept of this installation challenges when and where various people have a voice. Born deaf herself, Kim approaches "Elevator Pitch" by investigating how Deaf communities of New Orleans experience a city so deeply defined by music, and by highlighting how Deaf people are vital to this culture of sound.
The piece is developed in collaboration with local composer and educator Rick Snow, whose work involves instruments, lighting, media, and sculpture to create immersive experiences; and New Orleans Airlift, the art collective and architectural team behind the Music Box Village. Airlift has stewarded an environment of creative collaboration, with the goal of widening access to sound and music to communities locally, nationally, and globally.
About the artists:
New Orleans Airlift is an acclaimed artist-driven organization that inspires wonder and connects communities through the creation of experimental public artworks. They are widely known for their works of musical architecture, borne out of the region's rich musical landscape.
Christine Sun Kim is a celebrated artist whose multidisciplinary approach includes illustrations, musical notations, and movement that often pays regard to American Sign Language (ASL) to demonstrate various methods of deepening our appreciation of our aural environments.
Rick Snow is a New Orleans-based composer and educator, whose work involves sculptural and interactive sound objects that combine live instruments, interactive video, and lighting with sculptural elements.
Elevator Pitch will officially open on May 21, 2019 and remain as a permanent fixture at the Music Box Village.
EVERY TUESDAY, STARTING AT 8 P.M.
THE COLUMNS HOTEL, 3811 ST. CHARLES AVE.
NO COVER, FOOD SERVED UNTIL 10 P.M.
Jazz Variety (JV)
EVERY SUNDAY, 11:30 to 2:30
SUPERIOR SEAFOOD
ST. CHARLES AVE. AND NAPOLEON AVE.
Jazz Brunch with the Superior Jazz Trio (Harry Hardin, Tim Paco, and John Rankin).
SATURDAY 5/25, 6:30 to 9
THE DEWDROP JAZZ & SOCIAL HALL
430 LAMARQUE ST., MANDEVILLE 70448
The NOLA String Kings with Don Vappie, Matt Rhody, and John Rankin
SUNDAY 5/26, 3:30 TO 6:30
THE OLD POINT BAR
545 PATTERSON DR., OLD ALGIERS
John Rankin (singer-songwriter)
Join us in the Fountain Lounge every Tuesday for the perfect pairing: Top shelf burgers and champagne. Specially crafted to bring an the best ingredients to you in a world class setting.
Each guest will receive a complimentary glass of champagne with the purchase of a burger, and even more offerings are available by the bottle. Menu available here:
ANNOUNCE CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP AND EDUCATION SCHEDULE MAY - SEPTEMBER 2019
CAREGIVER SUPPORT: The Council on Aging St. Tammany Parish caregiver support program lets those caring for people with Alzheimer's, dementia or other age-related illnesses share their struggles and successes, guided by gerontologist Matt Estrade. There is no cost to participate. You can join the meetings at any date.
Sessions are scheduled at:
Slidell Senior Center, 610 Cousin St., from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
May 21, June 4 & 18, July 9 & 23, August 6 & 20, September 3 &17
Covington Senior Center, 19404 N. 10 St., from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
May 28, June 17 & 25, July 16 & 30, August 13 & 27, September 10 & 24
For information, call or email Matt Estrade 504-339-1757 Mwestrade@gmail.com or COAST - 985 892 0377
Panelists across four sectors discuss how transplants can respectfully engage and collaborate with native New Orleanians and their culture. Admission is Free! Tuesdays in April and May @ the Music Box Village 6pm Happy Hour 7pm Panel 8pm Post-panel Decompress New Orleans Airlift
4557 N. Rampart Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70117
Panels moderated by Kelsi Brooks and Wendy Fervin Smith The BRIDGE is Airlift's multi-faceted initiative to deepen our connection to our native New Orleanian communities.
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A TRUE FLOW FOR ALL led by the Footprints To Fitness krewe! Stretch & Flow is a breath-based Hatha practice that brings Balance, Strength and Flexibility to the body and mind. Each class will focus on a theme, build core strength, and address common complaints in the hips, back, and shoulders. Modifications are given making this practice both accessible and challenging for all yogis, from beginners to intermediate skill levels. Smiling and letting go of your stress is highly encouraged.
METAIRIE, LA - Diana Watson, a local writer and editor, will lead a newly created writers' group that will be headquartered at the River Ridge Library, 8825 Jefferson Highway, River Ridge.
This group is open to the public and is free of charge. Registration is not required.
Diana Watson is a novelist, poet and writer of short stories. She has one independently published novel, titled Magnificent Maggnom Opus. She also works as a technical writer and she has a small editing business.
The first four sessions of this group will be held at the East Bank Regional Library because the schedule would not allow them to be booked at River Ridge.
River Ridge Library, 8825 Jefferson Highway.
7 p.m., Tuesday, May 21, 2019
7 p.m., Thursday, June 13, 2019
7 p.m., Thursday, June 27, 2019
7 p.m., Thursday, July 11, 2019
7 p.m., Thursday, July 25, 2019
7 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019
7 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019
7 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019
7 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019
7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019
7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019
7 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019
7 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019
7 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019
7 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 19, 2019
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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Author Event!
Rory O'Neill Schmitt and Rosary Hartel O'Neill Discuss
Their New Book New Orleans Voodoo, A Cultural History
METAIRIE, LA - Rosary Hartel O'Neill and Rory O'Neill Schmitt, authors of a new book titled New Orleans Voodoo, A Cultural History, will discuss it at 7 p.m., Wednesday, May 22, at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon, Metairie.
This event is free of charge and is open to the public.
According to the authors, there is no more compelling nor more spiritual city than New Orleans. The city's Roman Catholic roots and its blended French, Spanish, Creole and American Indian populations heavily influenced the rites and rituals that West Africans brought to Louisiana as enslaved laborers. The resulting unique Voodoo tradition is now deeply rooted in the area.
Enslaved practitioners in the 19th century held Voodoo dances in designated public areas like Congo Square but conducted their secret rituals away from the prying eyes of the city. By 1874, about 12,000 New Orleanians attended Voodoo queen Marie Laveau's St. John's Eve rites on the shores of Lake Pontchartrain.
The Voodoo tradition continues in the Crescent City today. Rory Schmitt and Rosary O'Neill study the altars, art, history and ceremonies that anchor Voodoo in New Orleans culture.
Rory O'Neill Schmitt is an author, photographer and professor. Upon graduating from St. Mary's Dominican High School, she moved to New York, where she attended Fordham University and earned her bachelor's degree in art history and studio art, as well as a master's degree in art therapy from the School of Visual Arts in New York City, and a doctoral degree in curriculum and instruction studies with a concentration in art education at Arizona State University in Tempe. O'Neill has gained professional experience over the years at museums and galleries, such as the International Center for Photography, Cristinerose Gallery, Visual Arts Gallery and others. She currently works at the University of Southern California's Bovard College, where she coaches and supports faculty.
Rosary Hartel O'Neill lives in New Orleans and New York City. She is the author of 25 plays and three books of nonfiction. A Senior Fulbright Drama Specialist, she has received six Fulbright Awards. Other awards include residencies at the Tyrone Guthrie Centre in Ireland, American Academy in Rome and the Irish Cultural Center and Cartoucherie Theatre in Paris. In New York City, she is an active member of the Actors Studio, the Players Club and the National Arts Club. In New Orleans, she is professor emeritus of drama and speech at Loyola University and a member of Louisiana Women in Film and Television. She founded the Southern Repertory Theatre.
For more information regarding this event, contact Chris Smith, Manager of Adult Programming for the library, at 504-889-8143 or
wcsmith@jefferson.lib.la.us.
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Don't miss out on this month's Community Content Series (rescheduled from April!) featuring experts from our incredible sponsor, Regions Bank.
When it comes time to finance a small business, the lending options can be overwhelming. Finding a banker you know and trust is important and a key component to the success of a small business. Equally important is determining what lending options are right to support your business's needs. Join Regions and The Idea Village to discuss the financial options that are available to you and how to prepare for a successful lending outcome. We'll have local bankers as well as a few non-traditional lenders available to share information on how to work with a lender to make your small business a reality.
Two fun tastings this week Loiregon! It's a term coined by those who believe that the Loire Valley, not Burgundy, is the true soulmate to the Willamette Valley. And there a quite a few wineries on the bandwagon, including our friends at the Portland based Division Winemaking Company, Leah Jørgensen Cellars and Bow & Arrow to name a few. They have uncovered, or planted, native Loire varieties across the Pacific Northwest, from Washington's Yakima Valley to the Rogue Valley near the California border. That includes melon de Bourgogne (Muscadet's grape), chenin blanc and, especially, cabernet franc, plus sauvignon blanc, malbec (known as côt in the Loire), gamay and pinot noir, which is planted throughout the Loire.
Join Erin and Bridget as we explore this connection in a blind flight - 2 traditional Loire Valley (Sancerre & Gamay) and 2 wines from Oregon's Willamette Valley made with the same varieties. The wines will be presented blind, not as a test to see if you can determine which is which, although that will be fun as well, but to keep any preconceived notions of place out of the mix. What we really want to know is what you think. Is the quality similar? The taste? Do you prefer one bottle over another? And most importantly, do you like them? We'd love for you to participate in this very special event where Oregon takes on one of the most famous wine region in the world! For more information or to reserve a spot go to WNF Loiregon
And for our Friday Free for All this week, join James Moises and Anna Freundl for a tasting of newly arrived Lebanese wines including the fresh vintage of Kefraya Myst, one of our favorite rosés!! Bizou has the largest portfolio of Lebanese wines in the country and this new batch of fresh vintages is super exciting. This tasting is free and open to the public, no reservations are required. 6-8PM
Also this week the Music in the Park concert series in Fortier Park (the small green space across Esplanade from Swirl) will take place this Sunday, weather permitting. The concerts are family friendly, community building events that will take place each Sunday from now until Father's day from 1:30 to 3:30. And to help you bring that perfect bottle of wine or piece of cheese to the event, Swirl will be open this Sunday from 1-5PM. If you tell Erin you are going to the concert, you'll get a 10% discount on your wine and cheese purchase, plus cups, a plate and knife for your cheese!
Swirl Wine Bar & Market
3143 Ponce de Leon Street
New Orleans, LA 70119
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The NOLA Project and the New Orleans Museum of Art invite you to NOMA's Besthoff Sculpture Garden for a world-premiere play by ensemble member, and Big Easy Awards Theater Person of the Year, Michael Aaron Santos! THE HENCHMAN: A SHAKESPEARE STORY is a wondrous sequel to A Midsummer Nights Dream that reveals the true story of Jacob, the changeling boy Oberon and Titania quarreled over many years ago. This adventurous comedic follow-up to the Bard's timeless tale features familiar fairies, mischievous magicians, and a powerful villain determined to dispatch Jacob. ℹ️/��: NOLAProject.com/show/the-henchman-a-shakespeare-story/
YLC Wednesday at the Square Presented by AOS Interior EnvironmentsFree 10-Concert Series * Wednesdays 5-8 pm at Lafayette Square March 27 - May 22, 2019 * Rain Dates: May 29, June 5, June 12
Cost and Tickets
The concert series is free and open to the public, supported by sponsors and food and drink sales. Food and drink tickets may be purchased at designated booths at the square.
A VIP Area is available for patrons who wish to have the best YLC Wednesday at the Square experience. VIP Passes offer access to an exclusive viewing area in front of the stage, three Abita beers, and exclusive bathroom on-site. VIP Passes will be available for purchase in 2019.
Food and Drink
Outside food and beverages are prohibited. Please remember, this is a fundraiser and your food and drink purchases at YLC Wednesday at the Square keep the concerts free. All food and beverage is available for purchase using tickets. Tickets can be purchased at each concert with cash or credit card, but may not be purchased in advance. Stay tuned for our list of food vendors coming in 2019.
Attention: Pet Owners
For the protection of our YLC Wednesday at the Square patrons, all pets must be kept on a leash with a maximum length of 6 feet at all times. Animals exhibiting aggressive behavior are not permitted. Owners are asked to immediately remove an animal that exhibits aggressive behavior. By entering the concert area, owners agree to be solely liable for the actions of their pets. If we find your pet to be a risk to other patrons, you will be asked to leave.
Volunteers Needed!
YLC Wednesday at the Square Volunteers receive a YLC Volunteer t-shirt, food tickets, and a wristband for three beverages while volunteering at Lafayette Square. If you love live music and meeting new people while supporting a great cause, Wednesday at the Square is the ideal volunteer experience for you! If you are interested in volunteering at YLC Wednesday at the Square, follow this link or email info@ylcnola.org.
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. Performing midweek matinees in BB's Stage Door Canteen through June. Reserve at the ticketing link.
Join us for Small Talks, Noontime Talks, and daily tours
Noontime Talks are casual conversations scheduled at noon between artists, curators, and other special guests with NOMA visitors. Curator Vanessa Schmid will discuss The Orléans Collection on Wednesday, January 23.
Docent-guided tours are offered daily at 1 pm. Tours of the Besthoff Sculpture Garden are given on Saturdays and Mondays at noon, weather permitting. Call 504.658.4153 to verify.
Admission is FREE to NOMA on all Wednesdays courtesy of The Helis Foundation.
Docent guided tours of the museum are offered daily at 1 pm. Guided tours of the Besthoff Sculpture Garden are offered on Saturdays and Mondays at noon
Noontime Talks are casual conversations frequently scheduled throughout the year at noon between artists, curators, and other special guests with NOMA visitors.
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.
The Round Table Luncheon Saluting FestiGals will take place on Wednesday, May 22 at noon in the historic ballroom of the Bourbon Orleans Hotel, 717 Orleans Street in the French Quarter.
The luncheon will be co-hosted by Margarita Bergen and Diane Lyons, Founder of FestiGals Women's Weekend Experience (Thursday, June 20, to Sunday, June 23).
There will be a special cameo appearance by talented entertainer, Amanda Shaw, 2019 FestiGal Grand Diva.
The invited speakers are Dr. Megan Holt, Executive Director, One Book One New Orleans & CEO of Words & Music, A Literary Feast in New Orleans, who will speak about the upcoming Juleps in June on June 28.
Aislinn Hinyup,Vice President, Communications at WYES New Orleans who will speak WYES & PBS fans across southeast Louisiana & the Mississippi Gulf Coast will compete to raise funds for WYES through social media.
Frank Stansbury of the French American Chamber of Commerce will talk about the upcoming La Fête du Vin d'Été, Celebrating White Wines from France (June 22).The event is in its 20th year. He will also speak about the upcoming American-Italian Cultural Center's presentation of Opera at the Piazza on June 21.
Live entertainment will be by Dr. Maxim Samarov, cellist and Director of the New Orleans Chamber Orchestra, as well as well as talented soprano Kathleen Halm Simmons. Pianist Jim Walpole and Carl Mack on drums will provide additional entertainment .
The $65, all-inclusive price includes a delicious, 3-course gourmet luncheon, plus champagne/wines and valet parking. Make your reservations now by calling Judy LeBlanc at (504) 571-4672 or email her at Judy.LeBlanc@BourbonOrleans.com.
There will not be a Luncheon June and August but put in your calendar July 17 Saluting Tales of the Cocktail
Joni Mitchell's "Blue" album is generally regarded by music critics as one of the greatest albums of all time. It has garnered numerous accolades in the 5 decades since it's release in 1971. In 2017, National Public Radio ranked the album #1 on it's list:
"The 150 Greatest Albums Made by Women"
Joni Mitchell, born Roberta Joan Anderson on November 7, 1943 in Fort MacLeod, Alberta, Canada, is one of the most influential singer-songwriters of all time. Her music has drawn from folk, rock, pop and jazz and reflects social and environmental ideals as well as feelings about romance, confusion, disillusionment and joy. She has received many accolades for her body of work, including 9 grammy awards. She has influenced and inspired many artists across many generations and genres. Those who count Joni as one of their greatest inspirations include the late Prince, Diana Krall and Annie Lennox. Her best-selling album "Blue" continues to receive praise and recognition 5 decades after its release in 1971. In 2000 The New York Times chose "Blue" as one of the 25 albums that represented "turning points and pinnacles in 20th century popular music."
KatieCat & Cain have been delighting audiences for more than a decade with their fun to sophisticated vocal harmonies and unique interpretations of many styles of music, including jazz, blues, bossa nova, international favorites and vintage popular music.
They met in San Diego, California in 2007 and have enjoyed many exciting adventures together. In 2016 they married and moved to Cuenca, Ecuador, where they set up their own venue to entertain both the locals and expats.
Pavillion of the Two Sisters inside the Botanical Gardens. Admission is $10 per person with mint juleps, wine, beer, soft drinks, water, and food available for purchase. Gates open at 5 p.m. and the performance begins at 6 p.m.
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
Ogden Museum of Southern Art, 925 Camp St., New Orleans, LA 70130
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Paul McCartney
May 23, Smoothie King Center
The ageless Sir Paul and his able band will showcase his Beatles back catalog and solo albums in a mass singalong.
Ariana Grande
May 25, Smoothie King Center
The pop diva will bring "The Sweetener World Tour" to New Orleans and will feature songs from her fourth album, of which the tour is named after, and her to-be-released fifth album, "Thank U, Next."
Weird Al Yankovic
June 13, Saenger Theatre
Everybody's favorite pop music prankster lovingly puts his twist on popular songs from across the musical spectrum.
Twenty One Pilots
June 19, Smoothie King Center
In March 2017, the innovative duo electrified a sold-out Smoothie King Center with a hybrid of live and prerecorded music boosted by a smart, contemporary visual presentation, unflagging enthusiasm, and obvious respect for the audience. They return as part of the Bandito Tour.
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Twenty One Pilots performs at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Thursday March 2, 2017.
Essence Festival
July 4-7, Mercedes-Benz Superdome
Coming off one of the biggest years in its history, the Essence Festival returns to the Superdome for three nights of concerts and to the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center for several days of seminars and fan activities.
Queen + Adam Lambert
Aug. 20, Smoothie King Center
With the movie "Bohemian Rhapsody" once again reminding everyone how awesome Queen was, guitarist Brian May and drummer Roger Taylor will once again hit the road with "American Idol" alumnus Adam Lambert filling in for the late, irreplaceable Freddie Mercury.
Backstreet Boys
Aug. 30, Smoothie King Center
Three months after New Kids on the Block, fellow boy band survivors the Backstreet Boys bring their DNA World Tour to town.
Voodoo Music + Arts Experience
Oct. 25-27, City Park Festival Grounds
With Halloween falling on a Thursday in 2019, Voodoo Fest producers opted to schedule the 21st edition of the festival on the previous weekend. You'll likely still see lots of costumes along with Voodoo's mix of familiar and cutting-edge rock, rap and electronic dance music.
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Mark your calendars for Southern Rep's upcoming Mainstage production celebrating the Queen of Gospel, the legendary Mahalia Jackson.
New Orleans' own Troi Bechet brings a legend to life in this new celebration of the Queen of Gospel. From her early days in a shotgun shack in New Orleans to her international success as a singer and civil rights leader, Mahalia Jackson journeyed in faith and courage. An evening of story and song illuminates the struggles and triumphs of this home-grown American icon.
Bring the family, and enjoy free live music every Friday night in May at Heritage Park in Kenner's Historic Rivertown! No outside food or drink, please. See their schedule below:
The Historic New Orleans Collection will reprise its popular Portage Bike Roll in 2019 and once again bring participants face to face with the culture of New Orleans. A component of the upcoming exhibition Art of the City: Postmodern to Post-Katrina, presented by The Helis Foundation, the Portage Roll is a bike tour that can be taken with or without a guide and will reach outside of the gallery walls to bring participants face to face with the art, architecture, and history of the city.
Featuring stops at St. Augustine Church in Tremé, The Wave of the World sculpture in City Park, Bayou St. John, and more, the Portage Roll intertwines these landmarks of New Orleans's diverse communities into a single, idiosyncratic urban landscape.
The six-mile tour traces the ancient portage route-an overland path-that once connected the Mississippi River to Bayou St. John and, by extension, Lake Pontchartrain and the Gulf of Mexico. Situated on a natural ridge, this footpath had been used for trade by Native Americans for centuries, and prompted the French to establish New Orleans in 1718 where the French Quarter is today. Esplanade Avenue, running from the river to Bayou St. John, traverses part of this ridge and is the primary thoroughfare of the Portage Roll.
Artist Babette Beaullieu set the route, which was inspired by a similar program conceived by the late architect R. Allen Eskew. Jacob Rozensweig, a local cartographer, designed a map of the tour, allowing for a self-guided experience.
Guided bike tours will be held on Saturdays and Sundays, May 11-June 2, at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., and are free, thanks to the generous support of The Helis Foundation. Bicycles will be provided by Blue Bikes. Reservations are required and may be made through my.hnoc.org. Participants must be 16+ years old.
Art of the City will open on April 6, 2019, as the inaugural exhibition in THNOC's new, exhibition center at 520 Royal Street. Programming related to the exhibition will continue throughout the run of the show, and Portage Roll maps will be available in the exhibition.
Bring the family and enjoy free movies every Saturday night in May at Heritage Park in Kenner's Historic Rivertown! No pets or outside food and drink, please. See their schedule below.
Bacchanal invites our purveyors and sometimes even winemakers for tasting. Every Saturday. 3-5, usually in the yard, but upstairs in case of inclement weather
REMINDER: CITY TO HOST ITS ANNUAL HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS MATERIALS COLLECTION DAY
NEW ORLEANS - The City of New Orleans, Department of Sanitation will host a Household Hazardous Materials Collection Day 019, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Recycling Drop-Off Center, 2829 Elysian Fields Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70122. Proof of Orleans Parish residency will be required in the form of a valid driver's license or a motor vehicle inspection sticker.
Household Hazardous items that will be accepted only on Saturday, May 11 include:garden chemicals, pesticides, household cleaners, drain cleaners, bleach, paint (latex and oil based), paint thinner, varnish, grout, flammable liquids, muriatic acid, small mercury devices, aerosols, pool shock, antifreeze, motor oil and gasoline. Household Hazardous items should never be placed in garbage or curbside recycling containers.
The following items will not be accepted: tanks, fire extinguishers, explosives, radioactive materials, medicines, medical waste, radioactive materials, asbestos or hazardous waste from businesses or schools.
Items accepted at all monthly Recycling Drop-Off Events include: paper (newspaper, magazines, catalogs, office paper, junk mail, phone books), plastics (#1 through #7), small metals (aluminum, steel, tin), cardboard, boxboard, wax board, E-waste* (computers, laptops, telephones/telephone systems, keyboards, speakers, telephone/computer cables, x-boxes, PlayStations, Wii, MP3/DVD/CD Players, UPS, circuit boards, Portable Navigation/GPS devices, in jet/toner cartridges, digital cameras/video recorders (DVRs), fax machines, small printers, Monitors, Processors, Networking equipment, stereos, security Systems), Household batteries:* (AA, AAA, AAAA, C, D, 6v, 9v, Lithium), Light bulbs:* (fluorescent and incandescent), Mardi Gras beads, Televisions (limit 4), Tires (limit 5), Composting: fruit and vegetable scraps (peels, skins, pits or seeds), tea bags, coffee grounds and paper filters, eggshells, nutshells, seed shells, plain bread, grains, and plain pasta (no toppings, meat, bones, dairy or foods with oil) and Glass (limit 50 lbs.).
The City reserves the right to limit the type and quantities of items accepted.
Below is the remaining 2019 schedule Recycling Drop-Off Day & Household Hazardous Materials Collection Day
May 25: Recycling Drop-Off Day
June 8: Recycling Drop-Off Day
June 22: Recycling Drop-Off & Shred Day-Limit 50 lbs.
Companies providing free recycling services to the community, in partnership with the Department of Sanitation, are: Capital Area Corporate Recycling Council (CACRC) (electronics), Republic Services (recycling), The Green Project (paint),The Composting Network (composting), ArcGNO, Mardi Gras beads and Iron Mountain (paper shredding). #
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Joan of Arc Costume Workshops
Hmmm... want to try your hand at making Medieval military garb?
Come to our costume workshops with Antoinette de Alteriis at Rosedale Library from 9:30 - 1:30 on the 4th Saturday of the month
METAIRIE - A series of costume workshops that focus on knights, lords and ladies will occur on the fourth Saturday of each month at the Rosedale Library, 4036 Jefferson Highway, Jefferson.
The sessions, which are free of charge and open to the public, will occur at following times and dates.
9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Saturday, May 25 - focusing on knights
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Saturday, May 25 - focusing on lords and ladies
9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Saturday, June 22 - focusing on knights
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Saturday, June 22 - focusing on lords and ladies
9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Saturday, July 27 - focusing on knights
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Saturday, July 27 - focusing on lords and ladies
9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 24 - focusing on knights
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 24 - focusing on lords and ladies
A fashion show of knights, lords and ladies will occur during Saturday. More information on that event will be published in the future.
The workshops will be led by Antoinette de Alteriis, costumer director for Krewe de Jeanne d'Arc and president of the Gulf Coast International Costumers Guild. Various guest designers and crafters will also be available during the sessions.
Workshop instruction will focus on two costume-making books, The Medieval Tailor's Assistant by Sarah Thursfield and Medieval Costume and How to Recreate It by Dorothy Hartley. The library has numerous copies of both books.
During the first session in April, material recommendations will be discussed and a supply list will be distributed. Patrons will be responsible for their own supplies. Participants should contact Antoinette de Alteriis to register and to discuss supplies at dealteriisa@bellsouth.net.
For more information, contact the Friends of the Jefferson Public Library at (504) 455-2665 or email at friendsjpl@yahoo.com.
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Contemporary Arts Center, 900 Camp Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
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The pool at Above the Grid will be open to locals on Sundays from 3pm - 8pm during the summer,
Our salute to "Ol' Blue Eyes" features Spencer Racca backed by the Museum's Victory Trio.
Spencer Racca's hit tribute to "Ol' Blue Eyes" is back in BB's for a limited engagement of weekend performances. Join us for this nostalgic revue featuring Frank's classic hits "Fly Me to the Moon," "Come Fly with Me," "I've Got You Under My Skin," and more. This legend lit up the world with his voice!
Carlos, the lone survivor of an illegal and catastrophic crossing turns into an unwitting "coyote" to help Piper, an unlikely new friend escape the American Dream he nearly died for. A romantic comedy in two acts and one border.
World premier of this new play by Kurt Arja Opprecht, directed by Gregory Johnson, starring Kimberly Kaye and Edward Simon.
Figure drawing is one of the oldest and most valuable artistic traditions. In this course, you will be working with a nude model, which is an invaluable asset to aspiring and established artists alike. Drawing a model from observation develops and broadens one's perceptual drawing skills. Through this experience students will further their understanding of the proportional relationships and rhythms of the body and natural form
Two of New Orleans most talented and unstoppable performers have teamed up as a dynamic duo to present Marquee - an ode to the trail blazers of the New Orleans cabaret. Brought to you by Vinsantos, LadyBEAST, and Le Petit Theatre - this heartwarming show gives a window into the history of New Orleans cabaret from the 1890s through the 1950s. A dynamic cast of characters from drag, burlesque, vaudeville and circus pay homage to the colorful history of this well known, but less understood cultural staple of American theatre.
This playful performance lends tribute to the pioneers of New Orleans cabaret such as Nita and Zita, Barbette, and Josephine Baker. Ensemble acts of bawdy burlesque, death defying circus, vaudeville dance comedy, live music and more are tactfully performed by modern stars of the New Orleans cabaret scene including Franky Canga, TitiBaby, Sweet Tooth Simone, Cherry Bombshell, Madame Mystere, Vinsantos and LadyBEAST. Original music by Vinsantos and choreography by LadyBEAST.
There will be a mini museum on display in the lobby of the theatre of historical artifacts for the audience to experience prior to seeing the show.
Co-producer and Director of Movement and Choreography and performer, LadyBEAST, has a variety of incredible talents including producing and touring, nationally and locally, the production "Levity". Vinsantos, the other co-producer, composer of original music and performer, will demonstrate her extraordinary skills that caught her the name "Queen of New Orleans Queens" as said by Vice Magazine. Joining these two will be performers Titibaby, Franky Canga, Sweet Tooth Simone, Cherry Bombshell and Madame Mystere.
"This is a full-blown theatre production which includes the best of New Orleans' performers," said LadyBEAST.
Tickets are $25 to $35 and can be purchased here. VIP experience: $45- available through Le Petit Theatre's box office by calling (504) 522-2081.
There will be a mini-museum of historical artifacts on display in the lobby of the theatre prior to the show. Additional performances are scheduled for ;
June 6-9.
Le Petit Theater
616 St Peter St
New Orleans
Media contact: LadyBEAST Phone: (267) 259-8291 Email: ladybeastproductions@gmail.com
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CHEF ISAAC TOUPS REVEALS UPCOMING THEMES FOR
COUNTER CLUB: INTIMATE MONTHLY DINNER & BRUNCH SERIES AT TOUPS SOUTH
Since launching in September 2017, Chef Isaac Toups' Counter Club - the monthly off-menu dinner and brunch series at Toups South - has been a smashing sold-out success. Held exclusively at the restaurant's exhibition kitchen counter, guests can enjoy four courses of imaginative, southern regional cuisine, while interacting with Chef Toups and his team.
Below is a sneak-peek at upcoming Counter Club themes, priced at $50 per person (excluding beverages, tax, and gratuity):
Eggs Around the World on Sunday, June 9, 2019, will highlight egg favorites from across the globe including Eggs Shakshuka.
Summer Garden on Thursday, June 20, 2019. Celebrate the summer season with dishes like the Peter Rabbit - buttermilk fried rabbit with field peas and roasted squash.
Counter Club dinner takes place the third Thursday of each month at the Toups South exhibition kitchen, 1504 Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard inside the Southern Food & Beverage Museum (SoFAB) in New Orleans. Diners can choose from two seating times: 6PM or 8:30PM. Counter Club brunch takes place the second Sunday of each month at noon.
Seating is very limited and reservations can only be made by calling the restaurant directly at (504) 304-2147. Diners should specify which Counter Club they'd like to attend and share any dietary restrictions. Stay up to date on Counter Club themes and availability: @toupssouth (Instagram & Twitter) and/or
2018-2019 JAZZ & HERITAGE CONCERT SERIES ANNOUNCED Free Concerts Featuring New Orleans Musicians
"When we announced our inaugural concert series last year, we were thrilled to give a world-class showcase to our very deserving local artists," said Don Marshall, executive director of the Jazz & Heritage Foundation. "This year, we're expanding into new directions and increasing the number of events we're presenting, from 13 shows last year to 18 this season."
2018-2019 JAZZ & HERITAGE CONCERT SERIES All events at the George and Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center 1225 N. Rampart Street Free Admission All shows have sets starting at 8 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., except where noted.
Saturday, June 15: A Song For You: A Tribute to Soul Music TONYA BOYD-CANNON
Saturday, July 13: Noite do Brasil - Brazilian Night CHEGADÃO, AMIGOS do SAMBA and SAPATOS NOVOS Three sets, starting at 8 p.m., 9 p.m. and 10 p.m.
