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 Darling friends,
I have been informed that I have been nominated for Bayoubuzz Woman of the Year. If you could vote for me, I would greatly appreciate the honor. Regardless, please vote for someone. I am again honored to be on this list.
I wanted to remind everyone about my annual Sauza's Fiesta Navidena on December 21 from 3 to 6 p.m. at my condo's courtyard at 811 Marigny Street in the Marigny. Music by Julio and Cesar. You are welcome to bring a dish or libations.
This is very exciting weekend with all kind of traditional holidays celebrations such as the Christmas Caroling in the Square as well as the lighting-ceremony at Chanuka -At Riverwalk on Sunday and very special fundraiser events such as Irvin Mayfield's 31 Birthday Bash at the Main Public Library on Saturday and the Daniel Price Memorial Fund for Aspiring Artist Fundraiser at the House of Blue on Tuesday, December 23,featuring performances by Irma Thomas, Kermit Ruffins, Trombone Shorty, and many more!
I hope you have been enjoying the wonderful events that are so much part of our traditional “Christmas New Orleans Style,” many of which I am listing below. For more detailed information please visit http://www.christmasneworleansstyle.com/ .
December 19-23
ROYAL TEDDY BEAR TEA
Royal Teddy Bear Tea offers children and adults a whimsical afternoon celebration featuring a full tea menu, a visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, Christmas storytelling and holiday sing-a-longs. Special treats include a keepsake cup and Royal Teddy Bear. Transformed into a magical wonderland, the Royal Sonesta will be brimming with holiday cheer and festive decorations. Two seatings at 11am and 3pm. Royal Sonesta Hotel, 300 Bourbon St., 504-553-2205; www.sonesta.com
December 19-23
Holiday Brunches at Begue's Restaurant
Seatings at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. During the month-long celebration, the hotel is transformed into a Royal Winter Wonderland and special Papa Noel Rates can be enjoyed, beginning at $109 per night.
December 19
IRVIN MAYFIELD HOLIDAY LUNCHEON AT MORTON'S STEAK HOUSE- MINGLE, JINGLE AND JAZZ
Heat up the holidays at Morton’s The Steakhouse in New Orleans with some cool jazz during the third annual Mingle, Jingle & Jazz, Friday, Dec. 19, from 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p..m.
Local jazz legend Irvin Mayfield will present a live holiday jazz concert during a special lunch at Morton’s to raise money for The New Orleans Jazz Orchestra.
Tickets for Mingle, Jingle & Jazz are $75 each, non-inclusive of food, beverage, tax and gratuity. The New Orleans Jazz Orchestra will receive 100 percent of all ticket sales.
December 19
Opening of “Evangeline: From Tragic Heroine to Cultural Icon”
Williams Research Center, 410 Chartres Street
The exhibition “Evangeline: From Tragic Heroine to Cultural Icon” explores the relationship between Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s epic poem Evangeline: A Tale of Acadie and the Cajuns living in south Louisiana. Since the poem’s publication in 1847, Cajuns have embraced the work as part of their culture. Showcasing maps, books, prints, and ephemera, the exhibition brings this story to life. Among the highlights are still images from the 1929 silent film Evangeline, shot in St. Martinville, Louisiana, as well as a 1905 copy of the poem illustrated by renowned artist Howard Chandler Christy.
December 19
GENNIFER RETURNS!
My darling friend Gennifer Flowers is returning to the French Quarter with a very special performance at Broussard's, 817 Rue Conti on Friday, December 19 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Ms. Flowers will be accompanied by piano player extraordinaire Mimi Guste. Ms. Flowers will also performs at Broussard's on New Year’s Eve and on January 9, 2009. For more information call 504-581-3873 or visit http://www.broussard.com/
December 19
Obituary Cocktail Society
Meeting this Friday from 6 to 7 p.m. Bar Tonique (A new bar by the Delachaise uptown family) at 820 N. Rampart.
December 19
FRIDAY NIGHT MUSIC CAMP with THE PFISTER SISTERS Holiday Show
Family Happy Hour- 5 to 7 p.m. at The Big Top Gallery,1638 Clio Street, 504.569.2700
December 19
SIP THROUGH THE CITY: FRENCH QUARTER & MARIGNY CRAWL
"A series of spirited events presented by Old New Orleans Rum" at 6:00pm
Join Old New Orleans Rum, December 19, as they make their way through the edge of the French Quarter and into the Marigny for a night of Old New Orleans Rum cocktails at our exclusive hotspots.
Registration begins at 6 PM at Molly's on Decatur. First 100 to register will receive a FREE Old New Orleans Rum bar towel. We're debuting our latest rum concoction, GINGEROO, as our first drink at Molly's for your tasting pleasure, so don't miss out!$2 Old New Orleans Rum cocktails at each location with wristband.You must be 21 years of age or older to participate.
Begin your Sip Through The City at..Molly's (registration) 6-8 PM,1107 Decatur St.Stroll up the street to...
Balcony Music Club 8-9 PM,1331 Decatur St.Cross Esplanade and make your way up Frenchmen...BLUE NILE 9-10 PM
532 Frenchmen St.Travel deep into the Marigny to find...R BAR 10-11 PM 1431 Royal St. Late night at...
The John 11 PM-12 AM,2040 Burgundy St. Local music and live entertainment will set the mood at each location!504.945.9400 info@neworleansrum.com
December 19
Kermit Ruffins Annual Birthday Bash,
House of Blues New Orleans , 225 Decatur Street at 7 p.m. tickets $15 and will include Trombone Shorty, Irvin Mayfield, George Porter, James Andrews, Jason Marsalis and many more.
December 19-28
SCROOGE IN ROUGE! A British Music Hall Christmas Carol
Le Chat Noir,715 St. Charles Avenue, 8:00pm through Sunday, December 28 at 6:00pm
504-581-5812. lechat@bellsouth.net
December 19 & 20
Grenadine McGunkle's Double-Wide Christmas!
One Eyed Jacks, 615 Toulouse Street, in the heart of the French Quarter. Running With Scissors celebrates turkey, tinsel, and trailer parks. Friday and Saturday at 7pm. Tickets are $20 and can be reserved at NORunningWithScissors.com or 504- 606-9903.
December 19 & 20
MUSIC AT THE BOMBAY CLUB
Songstresses Anais St. John and clarinestist Tim Laughlin will be performing at the Bombay Club, 830 Conti Street, this Friday and Saturday respectively, starting at 9:30 p.m. Regularly on Sunday –Thursday, local artist Philip Melancon entertains on the piano from 7–11 p.m.. with R&B, original local melodies and a lot of fun. Phil is a great all-around entertainer who will make you laugh and feel good, so come on out and give him a good audience.
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December 19 & 20
THE NUTCRAKER SWING
The Lula Elzy New Orleans Dance Theatre presents the Nutcracker Swing - a jazzy twist on a yuletide tradition!Friday, December 19, 2008 at 10:00am and Saturday, December 20, 2008 at 8:00pm.at Loyola University/ Roussel Hall, 6363 St. Charles Ave.
This year, the Nutcracker Swing introduces the Uptown Jazz Orchestra under the direction of Ellis and Delfeayo Marsalis. Featuring New Orleans' premier modern and traditional jazz artists, including: Jason Marsalis, Kent & Marlon Jordan, Jamil Sharif and Herlin Riley. The
concert features the dancers and orchestra kicking up Ellington's spirited interpretation of Tchaikovsky's ?Nutcracker Suite" along with the music of Wynton Marsalis’ modern classic “Cresent City Christmas Card”, including ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas.
Saturday, December 20
IRVIN MYFIELD'S 3Ist BIRTHDAY BASH
The New Orleans Public Library is presenting Irvin Mayfield's 31 st Birthday Bash to benefit the New Orleans Public Library at the Main Public Library,219 Loyola Avenue. The fundraiser will feature as well, The Roots, Kermit Ruffins and the Barbeque Swingers, Rebirth Brass Band, Amanda Shaw, Free Agents Brass Band and DJ Soul Sister. FREE for library card holders. For tickets call 596-2652 or visit www.neworleanspubliclibrary.org
December 20
Judith Owen & Harry Shearer's Holiday Sing-A-Long with Special Guests
The Contemporary Arts Center, 900 Camp St., presents actor/comedian Harry Shearer (The Simpsons, Le Show) and his wife, acclaimed singer/songwriter/humorist Judith Owen, in an evening of holiday mirth. The evening unites Christmas-lovers and Scrooges alike, in traditional and non-traditional holiday music, part performance, part sing-along. Both reverent and irreverent...a perfect seasonal kick-off. 3:00pm and 8:00pm, 504-528-3800 (box office);http://www.cacno.org/ $20 general admission.. $18 students & seniors. $15 CAC members.
December 20
BUSTOUT BURLESQUE - LIVE JAZZ AND STRIP TEASE at House of Blues, 225 Decatur.
You can get a Free Souvenir photo taken with the girls at the two shows : 7:30 p.m. and 10 p..m. Tickets at 504-310-4999.
December 20
BYWATER CHRISTMAS MARKET
Bywater Art Market holds an extra holiday market featuring original art nd refreshment from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Market Park- 700 block of Piety Street.
December 20 and December 21
TWO DAYS HOLIDAY EXTRAVANGANZA AT ART MARKET OF NEW ORLEANS
Arts Market of New Orleans -10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Palmer Park, S. Carrollton and S. Claiborne Aves in Uptown. Free and open to the public!
Discover a vibrant market brimming with exciting pieces from the region’s best artisans. From paintings, photography, ceramics, glasswork, jewelry, woodwork and printmaking to handcrafted clothing, soap and candles, the Arts Market truly offers something for every person and every budget. Plus live music, food and drink from your favorite local restaurants, and exciting and educational kid's activities.
Different entertainment each day! In total, over 160 artists showing over two days.
December 20
HANZEL AND GRETEL
The Jr Committe of the New Orleans Opera is presenting Hanzel and Gretel
11am with reception to follow at noon
New Orleans Museum of Art 1 Collins Diboll Circle -$15 adults $10 children, accepting cash/credit card/check (Reservations Requested)RSVP Gina Klein (504) 529-2278 x227
December 20
COOKING UP A STORM-Tasting and Book Signing of Recipes Lost and Found from the Times-Picayune of New Orleans
Noon - 3PM-Octavia Books,513 Octavia St. - New Orleans
An afternoon of signing and tasting with food writers Marcelle Bienvenu and Judy Walker featuring their special new coobook, COOKING UP A STORM: Recipes Lost and Found from The Times-Picayune of New Orleans.
Johnette Downing and Dianne de Las Casas Dish Up Flavorful New Kids Books Just in Time For Christmas
On Saturday, December 20th from 2:00 to 3:30 Maple Street Children's Bookstore will host a double-feature launch of two new children’s books: CHEF CREOLE by New Orleans’ beloved Johnette Downing and THE CAJUN CORNBREAD BOY by celebrated storyteller Dianne de Las Casas. These New Orleans storytelling and songwriting treasures will presenting their new releases, followed by a meet & greet and autographing, just in time for Christmas.
December 20
Patty Lee Records
Presents a Free-for-all-ages
HOLIDAY IN-STORE PIANO-PUMPIN’ SOLO SHOW
ARMAND ST. MARTIN
RECORD-RELEASE PERFORMANCE for his NEW CD
KATRINA ANTHEM
featuring his song “ORLEANS LULLABY”
THIS SATURDAY! DECEMBER 20, 2008 1PM
(COME EARLY! ARMAND ST. MARTIN PERFORMS at 1PM; THERESA ANDERSSON PERFORMS at 2PM!)
December 20
Anita Powell and friends: Hat Making Class-all materials provided. FREE. 12pm-3pmWhere: All Saints School/Across from the clinicWhy?: BECAUSE IT"S FUN AND RELAXING All are welcome.....families, friends..anyone!!
December 20
Kids Program with the Storyville Stompers
11:00 – 12:00 p.m.
Children are invited to bring their own instruments for a hands on traditional jazz workshop with members of the Storyville Stompers Brass Band.
Lars Edegran & the Riverwalk Jazz Band featuring Big Al Carson
2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Back by popular demand, a traditional New Orleans jazz Christmas with Lars and Big Al featuring all the Holiday classics performed with a distinctively local flavor.
New Orlans Jazz National Historical Park,916 N Peters,French Quarter
(Riverside, N. Peters and Dumaine)beautiful indoor stage!
These activities are free and open to the public and will take place in the park’s VisitorCenter at 916 N. Peters Street, unless specified. The Visitor Center is the site of programs and music performances relating to the origins, development and progression of America’s original art form – jazz. For more information, call 504-589-4841, Tuesday through Saturday, or visit us online at www.nps.gov/jazz.
December 20 and December 21
GRENADINE MCGUNKLE'S DOUBLE-WIDE CHRISTMAS!
Saturday and Sunday, December 20 & 21 at 7pm
One Eyed Jacks, 615 Toulouse Street or call 504 606 9903 for reservations-All seats: $20
NOTE: Saturday, December 20 performance nearly sold out!
December 21
SUZAUNE AND COMPANY
Café Sbisa presents Cabaret singer Suzaune Yee McKamey every Sunday for Sunday Brunch from 12 to 3 p.m.1011 Decatur St, (French Market area). 504-522-5565
December 21
CHANUKA-AT RIVERWALK The Rivermarket, 1 Poydras St. . A candle-lighting ceremony precedes the festivities and lighting of a 12 foot menorah to commemorate the Festival of Lights in New Orleans. 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
December 21
DELTA FESTIVAL BALLET’S NUTCRAKER
Delta Festival Ballet’s 27th annual Nutcracker with the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra. The region's most lavish and professional production of the holiday favorite featuring guest artists Janessa Touchet of Cincinnati Ballet and Joseph Phillips of American Ballet Theatre. Dixon Hall, Tulane University ,104 Dixon Hall ,Tulane University. $25-$58. Call 504-865-5269 or 504-888-0931 or visit www.deltafestivalballet.com
December 21
FRENCH QUARTER HOLIDAY HOME AND PATIO TOUR
Savor the holiday spirit as Patio Planters, the Social and Garden Club of the Vieux Carre, present five beautiful French Quarter residences/patios dressed for the season.. Features include interesting architectural styles and home furnishings as well as a variety of collections of Christmas decorations plus a visit from Papa Noel. The tour is a prelude to the highly anticipated, 62nd annual Caroling in Jackson Square later in the evening. 2 pm - 4:30pm.Various addresses, Maps given with tickets.504-524-9595 $15; www.patioplanters.org
December 21
Trinity Artist Series presents : ZULU Gospel Ensemble directed by Rodney Mason
Music for Advent and Christmas.
Trinity Artist Series -Sundays at 5 pm Free ,Trinity Church - 1329 Jackson Avenue - New Orleans
December 21
ST. LOUIS CATHEDRAL ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CONCERT
The St. Louis Cathedral Concert Choir and Orchestra present their Annual Christmas Concert under the direction or Mr. Dreaux Montegut. The event is free and open to the public from 5:30 – 6:45 p.m., followed by Caroling in the Square sponsored by Patio Planters.
December 21
CAROLING IN JACKSON SQUARE
Join in a truly moving 62-year-old tradition as Jackson Square brims with candlelight faces and song-lit spirits as high as the spires of the St. Louis Cathedral. Led by Patio Planters, the Social and Garden Club of the French Quarter. Candles and song sheets provided. Gates open at 6p and caroling begins promptly at 7pm. Free and open to the public. For more information, call (504)523.7047 or visit www.patioplanters.org
December 21
NEW ORLEANS BOWL
The New Orleans Bowl is a post-season college football bowl game certified by the NCAA that has been played annually at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana since 2001.After being played on Fridays the past two years, the New Orleans Bowl is being moved to Sunday, Dec. 21 at the request of ESPN, which airs the game. The Trojans of Troy State University take on the Golden Eagles of Southern Mississippi University. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. $20 to $40.
December 21
CHRISTMAS WITH AARON NEVILLE AND HIS QUINTETFEATURING CHARLES NEVILLE House of Blues 225 Decatur Street, Sunday, Dec 21 7pm
Dec 22- 23
Local choirs and New Orleans artists herald the season at St. Louis Cathedral with Cathedral Concerts of classical music, holiday carols, jazz, and gospel favorites in one of the country’s most historic churches. All concerts are FREE! They begin at 6 p.m. and last approximately one hour.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 22
6:00 PM-7:00 PM
Theresa Andersson, John Fohl and David Doucet
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23
6:00 PM-7:00 PM
Reverend Lois J. Dejean, Queen of Gospel
and Mary Queen of Vietnam Church Choir
December 22 & 29
Charmaine Neville & Friends: New Orleans R&B
Snug Harbor, 626 Frenchmen. Admission. Call 504-949-0696
Through December 23
HOLIDAY CHOIRS IN THE COURTYARD
Holiday Choirs by the Courtyard will be presented FREE! School choirs from across the Metro New Orleans area have once again been invited to perform in the main lobby of the Royal Sonesta Hotel. The choirs are a tradition at the hotel, which is adorned in holiday finery for the season.
Monday, December 22 - Ursuline Academy
Tuesday, December 23 - Isidore Newman School
Tuesday, December 23
HOME FOR THE HOLIDAY- House of Blues, 225 Decatur Street
The NOCCA Institute, House of Blues, and the family of Daniel Price invite you to the 5th Annual Home for the Holidays at House of Blues New Orleans,225 Decatur Street from 6 to 10 p.m. . Home for the Holidays is a night of spectacular art and music benefiting the Daniel Price Memorial Fund for Aspiring Artists, which honors the memory of NOCCA alumnus Daniel Price. In keeping with Daniel’s twin passions of art and music, the Fund provides scholarships for outstanding visual arts and music students at NOCCA. (To learn more about the Fund, please visit www.DanielPriceMemorial.org.)
Home for the Holidays begins with a food-filled patron party from 6:00pm – 7:30pm, featuring an art auction and a very special performance by Irma Thomas. Patron tickets to Home for the Holidays are $125 and entitle patrons to a buffet dinner and open bar.
Home for the Holidays continues from 7:30pm - midnight with the official Home for the Holidays concert, featuring performances by Kermit Ruffins and the BBQ Swingers, Rebirth Brass Band, Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue, and special guests Jonathan Batiste, John Boutte, Rockin’ Dopsie, and Amanda Shaw. General admission tickets to the concert are $30 and entitle guests to a complimentary Abita beer. To purchase patron and general admission tickets, or for additional information, please visit www.HOB.com/neworleans or call 504 310 4999. Home for the Holidays is presented by The NOCCA Institute, House of Blues, and the family of Daniel Price, with support from Republic National Distributing Company.
December 23& December 24
PRESERVATION HALL PRESENTS THE THIRD ANNUAL “CREOLE CHRISTMAS” CONCERT
Concert times at 2:00 PM & 4:00 PM. Advance tickets available. 504-522-2841.
December 23
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CAROL SINGALONG with John and Tom Fischer (clarinet and sax).
All Holiday music, bring the kids! The Columns is always decorated beautifully to the max. We hand out lyrics, so you won’t have to forget the second verse. You can bring a dessert if you would like to, all musicians welcome to come up and play a Christmas or Chanukah song with us. First set is 8 to 9:30, second is 10 to 11 pm. Tuesday, December 16, 2008
TUESDAYS, 8 TO 11 p.m.
COLUMNS HOTEL
3811 St. Charles Ave, in New Orleans
December 24
Christmas Eve on the Steamboat NATCHEZ
Celebrate under the stars of the Mississippi River. Enjoy our Steamboat Jazz Trio, holiday décor, festive holiday buffet and a beer, wine, and select open bar. From the heart of the French Quarter, our authentic steamboat takes you back to the holidays of New Orleans in the 1800s. Reservations required. Boarding opens at 6:30pm, Sailing 7:30pm - 9:30pm.Toulouse Street and the Mississippi River - Toulouse Street Wharf, Adjacent to Jax Brewery-504-586-8777 / 800-233-2628; www.steamboatnatchez.com
December 24
CHRISTMAS EVE AT ST. LOUIS CATHEDRAL
Come celebrate, as we have for generations, by capping off your Christmas Eve with the pageantry of the traditional Midnight Mass. Doors open at 11:15pm. Christmas carols, with the St. Louis Cathedral Concert Choir, begin at 11:30p. Vigil Mass at 5pm on the 24th. Christmas carols with the St. Louis Cathedral Boy choir begin at 4:30p.. On Christmas Day, Masses will be at 9am and 11am. St. Louis Cathedral, Jackson Square at Chartres St.504-525-9585.Free
December 24
Christmas Eve "Bonfire Adventure"
Celebrate a time honored Louisiana tradition! This Gray Line adventure includes a narrated motor coach tour, a guided tour of a River Road Plantation, a "Cajun Country" dinner, and viewing the bonfires that light the way for Papa Noel (our Cajun Santa Claus). Some walking necessary. Advance guaranteed reservations required - call early.3pm-9pm. Buses depart from The Lighthouse at Toulouse St and the Mississippi River. 800-535-7786 / 504-569-1401
www.graylineneworleans.com
Through December 24
SEASONAL CHARACTERS AND SPECIALS
Through Christmas Eve, historic and seasonal characters will roam the streets singing and being jolly to set the mood. Participating businesses will open with each having something unique to offer from author book signings on Jackson Square to champagne on Royal Street each Saturday in December. Special holiday shopping hours are 6–9 p.m.
Through December 24
CHORAL ENTERTAINMENT AT THE INTERCONTINENTAL
New Orleans area school students will present holiday choral entertainment in the lobby of the InterContinental New Orleans in the 400 block of St. Charles Avenue on weekdays during the lunch hour. Guests can enjoy a festive lunch featuring holiday specials in the Veranda and hear the wonderful sounds of the holiday season. The following school's choirs will present in the hotel lobby:
12:30 p.m. St. Michael's Special School
Through December 24
EVENTS AT THE RITZ CARLTON
A life-sized Gingerbread House, will welcome guests throughout the holidays at the Ritz Carlton on Canal Street. On their way to “Mélange On Trois,” adults can wander through and remember the awe and wonder they felt during Christmastime when they were 10 years old!
At the Ritz Carlton Hotel, Cynthia Weisinger welcomes potential members into THE LIBRARY,”A Private Cigar Club”. Interested parties should contact Cynthia at 524-1331 for a tour and information. She can also be reached by email at: cynthia.weisinger@ritzcarlton.com . A membership makes a very affordable Christmas present!
Performing musicians are, Thursday, Friday and Saturday: Early evening, George French; Later evening, Jeremy Davenport; Sunday Brunch: Armand St Martin.
Through December 30
HOLIDAY HOME AND COURTYARD TOURS
The Historic New Orleans Collection is presenting Holiday Home & Courtyard Tours, Tuesday–Saturday at 10 & 11 a.m., 2 & 3 p.m. Admission is $5 per person or free for THNOC members. Visit the festively decorated residence and courtyard of General and Mrs. L. Kemper Williams, founders of The Historic New Orleans Collection. Browse through The Shop at The Collection for unique gift items on your holiday list.
Through December 30
Beauregard-Keyes House in Holiday Trim
Step into Christmas past for a look at the House in Venetian style trim. Dressed in greenery velvet ribbons and lace, hourly tours include the 1826 house, Frances Parkinson Keyes' doll collection, folk costumes, and fans. 10am - 3pm Monday - Saturday, Close at noon on December 13, 24, 31. 1113 Chartres St. $5, $4 for Students & seniors, $3 for children 6-12
December 30th
Come to the Degas House and enjoy French wines with food pairings from the time of French Impressionist Master Edgar Degas.
They are teaming up with Swirl Wines, and the Southern Food and Beverage Museum (SOFAB). The menu of traditional creole dishes of 1870 New Orleans is being prepared by Chef de Cuisine Josh Garic of Vega Tapas Cafe. Swirl is also providing an Absinthe station for all guests to enjoy. This may be the most unique food and wine pairing you will find in the city that is known for its "distinctive" celebrations!
The Degas House ,2306 Esplanade Avenue-6:30-8:30 pm- $45 Reservations and Prepayment Required. You can purchase tickets by calling (504) 304-0635 or (504) 821-5009 .The cut off to purchase tickets is Friday, December 26th. 24hrs cancellation notice required.
December 31
Noon Year's Eve at Audubon Zoo
Come on down and ring in the new year with all your friends at Audubon Zoo.Audubon Zoo members get in free! This fun-filled event is a family celebration to ring in the New Year on “Noon Year' Audubon Zoo is located at 6500 Magazine Street in New Orleans. Admission to the Noon Year's Eve event is included in regular admission.
December 31
Kids' New Year's Eve Party
The Louisiana Children's Museum's New Year's Eve Party is back! The Museum celebrates with a countdown to noon, a confetti drop and a balloon launch. Paper bag, party hats, bow ties, and live music add to the festivities. Please call 504.523.137 for more information or visit www.lcm.org 9:30am - 2:30pm; Countdown at noon. 420 Julia St. 504-523-1357; www.lcm.org
$8 for nonmembers, $2 for members
December 31
New Year's Eve on the Steamboat NATCHEZ
Your favorite New Year's memory! Enjoy good food, good spirits, dancing to renowned band "IVY", party favors, and the best seat in town for the community-sponsored midnight Fireworks Show. Docked in the French Quarter, our authentic steamboat and its terrific crew will make this night one to remember. Reservations required! Boarding opens at 9:30pm, Sailing 10:30pm - 12:30am. Toulouse Street and the Mississippi River - Toulouse Street Wharf, Adjacent to Jax Brewery, 504-586-8777 / 800-233-2628;www.steamboatnatchez.com
December 31
A NOLA New Year's Eve
The Crescent City Countdown Club will present the traditional New Year's Eve festivities in the New Orleans French Quarter including live local music and a gumbo pot drop to launch the midnight barrage of fireworks over the Mississippi River. 9 pm-12 midnight, Jackson Square in the French Quarter,This is a Free event.. www.crescentcitycountdown.com . Please call (985) 630-4604 for more information or visit www.crescentcitycountdown.com. Admission is free and begins at 9 p.m.
Through January 4
Miracle on Fulton Street
Harrah's Fulton Square (Fulton and Lafayette streets) Every hour, starting at noon until January 4
"Winter Wonderland" lights and decorations display, music, Santa photos and actual snowfalls. FREE.
Through January 18
Prospect 1 New Orleans
Installation by Rosângela Rennó, Wednesday–Saturday, 10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Sunday, 10:30–4:30 p.m., Brulatour Courtyard, 520 Royal Street. Rennó’s installation is a video display that features four members of Louisiana’s French-speaking Creole communities. Rennó was motivated to create this piece upon viewing The Collection’s 2007 exhibition What’s Cooking in New Orleans? Culinary Traditions of Louisiana and has described her work as “a very humble homage to Louisiana.”
Through February 20
A Closer Look: The Antebellum Photographs of Jay Dearborn Edwards, 1858–1861
Williams Gallery, 533 Royal Street. The Historic New Orleans Collection presents an exhibition of the earliest-known paper photographs of New Orleans. A Closer Look features three dozen images of a thriving southern city on the brink of the Civil War.
Through February 20
Cajun Document, 1974: Photographs by Charles H. Traub and Douglas Baz
Williams Research Center, 410 Chartres Street. For six months in 1974, New Yorkers Charles H. Traub and Douglas Baz lived in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, and photographed the community and the surrounding countryside. Their collective work encompassed hundreds of images that depict the land, people, and life patterns of Louisiana’s Cajuns.. This exhibition is a selection of 30 images from that series.
Through March 1
NEW ORLEANS MUSEUM OF ART
NOMA presents “Photography and Depression,” an examination of depression in all its forms, including mental and financial, through 82 works from the Museum's permanent collection.
Featured artists represent a who's who of photography, including Ansel Adams, William Eggleston, Walker Evans, Andrew Feininger, Lewis Hine, Dorothea Lange, Danny Lyon, Eadweard Muybridge, George Tice, Alfred Steiglitz, Weegee and many more.
The works are accompanied by text excerpted from Culture and Depression, a 1985 book by Dr. Arthur M. Kleinman, the distinguished professor, psychiatrist, medical and social anthropologist based at Harvard University.
Weekly
“PLAYIN’ AT THE POLO” at the Windsor Court
The Polo Club Lounge, “Playin’ At The Polo,” featuring popular local musicians performing a repertoire of sophisticated jazz is presenting the following:
Friday: Vocalist Leah Chase, 9 p.m. – 12 Midnight
Saturday: Cabaret singer Anais St. John
Thursday, Friday & Saturday: Pianist Michael Pellera, 7-11 p.m. Thursdays, 7-9 p.m. Fridays, 6-9 p.m. Saturday
Sunday –Wednesday: Pianist Jim Harris, 6–10 p.m.
Sunday Brunch: Christopher Kohl Trio, 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Now through January 4, Le Salon is open 7 days a week with seatings at 11:00am, 2:00pm & 4:30pm to ensure you can take advantage of this special annual tradition of taking tea and viewing our fragrant 15 foot Christmas tree and vibrant poinsettias.
The hotel is offering very special Holiday Packages:
Christmas Holiday Package
Come home for the holidays at the Windsor Court Hotel and enjoy all that we have to offer with our suite accommodations, gourmet dining and holiday treats.
Our special Christmas Holiday Package includes a one night stay in one of our spacious suites, dinner for two in The New Orleans Grill on Christmas Day, and a glass of sparkling wine to toast the occasion.
Package Includes:
- One (1) night in a suite accommodation
- Christmas Day feast for two (2)
- Glass of sparkling wine
*Christmas Day Buffet served at 11:00am, 11:30am, noon, 1:30pm, 2:00pm & 2:30pm with a limited a la carte dinner menu starting at 5:30pm
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