Arthur Hardy. The Mardi Gras Guide is published by Arthur Hardy, who for three decades, has been the eyes, the ears and the voice of Carnival in New Orleans. More than two million copies of his Mardi Gras Guide have been sold, and Arthur Hardy is seen and heard on local television and radio several
Local and Visitor Markets. The Mardi Gras Guide reaches the local and tourist markets that spend more than a billion dollars each year during the Carnival season. The award-winning Mardi Gras Guide is
350,000 Readers. The Mardi Gras Guide provides the best cost-per-thousand exposure rate of any advertising medium in the region. The publication enjoys the largest circulation of any mag- azine in Louisiana - 70,000 copies - with a pass-along
Eleven Weeks of Exposure. The Mardi Gras Guide is on the newsstands for eleven weeks. And after the parades have passed, the publication is kept and treasured as a souvenir program. The Mardi Gras Guide has achieved genuine collectible status, with
500 Regional Outlets. The Mardi Gras Guide is on sale at more than 500 outlets in metro New Orleans, St. Tammany Parish, Baton Rouge, the River Parishes and the Mississippi Gulf Coast. It's also available by mail and the Internet. The city's finer hotels, convention planners, travel agencies,
Cross Promotion. The Mardi Gras Guide is heavily promoted over the Internet and is annually the subject of more than 3,000 promotional ads on local television and radio. It has received more than 500 favorable reviews and has been recommended by USA Today, Frommer's, Fodor's, Travel Weekly, Advertising Age, Southern Living and the CBS Morning News.
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The Edgar Degas Foundation invites you to the Degas House for "Breakfast and a Tour", every Saturday and Sunday from 9AM-2pm.
Breakfast includes Creole Omelet's to order, French Waffles, or French Toast with fresh fruit, a variety of fresh baked goods, grits , coffee and teas, with fresh juice.
Also included are Signature Bloody Mary's, Mimosa's, and other soft beverages. (one adult beverage is included and provided by the Degas Foundation, while additional adult beverages are available through further donations.)
Courtyard and Parlour seating available
The tour features the Degas Foundation's award winning film, Degas In New Orleans, A Creole Sojourn and our lead tour guide, Degas' great grand niece, Ms. Joan Prados.
The tour lasts approximately an hour and fifteen minutes and includes the following themes:
Follows the visit of Edgar Degas in New Orleans
1872 and 1873 and beyond.
Donations of $35. per person with a reservation made through our office phone, 504-821-5009, or email
info @degashouse.com.
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For not only leading the New Orleans Saints to the first Super Bowl title in the franchise's history, but also for helping lead the city of New Orleans' rebirth after the tragedy of Hurricane Katrina, quarterback Drew Brees is the recipient of Sports Illustrated's 57th Sportsman of the Year award.
Saints Commemorative License Plates to Be Sold Starting Dec. 1
Plates recognize Saints' victory in Super Bowl XLIV
The New Orleans Saints and the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles announced today the sale of a prestige Louisiana license plate commemorating the Saints' 31-17 victory over the Indianapolis Colts in Super Bowl XLIV. The specially created New Orleans Saints "World Champions" license plates will begin being sold tomorrow at selected Offices of Motor Vehicles. The Saints also announced that formation of a special auction would be held for those interested in purchasing one of the first 98 specially marked license plates.
The license plate features a white background with the Saints' "Old Gold" bordering the top third of the plate with the Saints' trademarked logo, the Fleur-de-Lis, in the upper left-hand corner. Below the license plate serial numbers are the black and boldfaced words "World Champions" with the Super Bowl XLIV official logo interspaced in-between the words.
The Saints, the Louisiana Motor Vehicle Office and the National Football League also proudly announced today that the first 98 produced license plates (ranging from number 2-99) will be available beginning Monday, December 6 through a special auction at www.nflauction.nfl.com that will benefit local state charities. Louisiana residents will be able to bid on the limited number of license plates in accordance with the officially licensed rules listed on the NFL Auction website. The auction will allow those fans the opportunity to proudly display the number of their choose or the number of their favorite Saints player.
On December 1st, over 270 chefs and restaurateurs will participate in "Dine America/Dine Louisiana" serving Gulf Seafood quality to diners, friends and family. This communal activity will demonstrate that our professional food experts whose livelihood depends upon quality of their ingredients and cuisine recommend Gulf Seafood.
This "America's Night Out for Gulf Seafood" is a chef/restaurant statement supporting the Gulf Coast fishing families and their Gulf Seafood catch. TIZM online auction site will include restaurant donated cookbooks and dinners for the Louisiana Community and Technical College System Foundation culinary programming.
http://dineamerica2010.com/index.htm
7 on Fulton - Chef Matthew Fultz (New Orleans, LA)
A Mano - Chef Joshua Smith (New Orleans, LA)
Arnaud's Restaurant - Chef Tommy Digiovanni (New Orleans, LA)
Bacco - Chef Chris Montero (New Orleans, LA)
Bayona - Chef Susan Spicer (New Orleans, LA)
Besh Restaurant Group - Chef John Besh (New Orleans, LA)
Boudreaux's Restaurant - Chef Bryant Gardner (New Orleans, LA)
Broussard's - Chef Gunter Preuss (New Orleans, LA)
Cafe' Adelaide - Chef Chris Lusk (New Orleans, LA)
Café Giovanni - Chef Duke LoCicero (New Orleans, LA)
Cajun Cabin - Chef Dominic Scalisi (New Orleans, LA)
Cochon Restaurant - Chef Stephen Stryjewski (New Orleans, LA)
Commander's Palace - Chef Tory McPhail (New Orleans, LA)
Court of Two Sisters - Executive Chef Chad Penedo (New Orleans, LA)
Deanie's Seafood (Lake Ave.) - Chef Darren Chifici (Bucktown, LA)
Deanie's Seafood (Iberville) - Chef Dave Fouche (New Orleans, LA)
Dickie Brennan's Steakhouse - Chef Alfred Singleton (New Orleans, LA)
Domenica - Chef Alon Shaya (New Orleans, LA)
Galatoire's - Chef Brian Landry (New Orleans, LA)
The Grill Room - Chef Drew Dzejak (New Orleans, LA)
GW Fins - Chef Tenney Flynn (New Orleans, LA)
Herbsaint Restaurant - Chefs Donald Link and Ryan Prewitt (New Orleans, LA)
K- Paul's Louisiana Kitchen - Chef Paul Prudhomme (New Orleans, LA)
La Bayou Restaurant - Chef Rob Vance (New Orleans, LA)
La Cote Brasserie - Chef Chuck Subra (New Orleans, LA)
The Landing - Chef Justin Pittenger (New Orleans, LA)
La Thai Uptown - Chefs Diana Chauvin/Merlin Chauvin (New Orleans, LA)
La Truffe Sauvage - Chef Mohamed Chettouh (Lake Charles, LA)
Le Meritage - Chef Michael Farrell (New Orleans, LA)
Louis XV1 - Chef Agnes Dellet (New Orleans, LA)
M Bistro - Chef Matt Murphy (New Orleans, LA)
Mike's On The Avenue - Chef Mike Fennelly (New Orleans, LA)
Mr. B's - Chef Michelle McRaney (New Orleans, LA)
Muriel's Jackson Square - Chef Gus Martin (New Orleans, LA)
Ninja Restaurant - Chef Momo Young (New Orleans, LA)
O'Briens Grille - Chef Matthew Donelon (New Orleans, LA)
The Original Pierre Maspero's Restaurant - Chef Richard Tyler ll (New Orleans, LA)
Palace Cafe - Chef Ben Thibodeaux (New Orleans, LA)
Pier 424 - Chef Robert Bechtold (New Orleans, LA)
Prejean's Restaurant - Chef Ernest Prejean (Lafayette, LA)
Primo's Restaurant - Chef Chad A. Richardson (New Orleans, LA)
Ralph Brennan Group - Haley Bittermann, Exec. Chef (New Orleans, LA)
Red Fish Grill - Chef Brain Katz (New Orleans, LA)
Roux on Orleans - Chef Guy Sockrider (New Orleans, LA)
Royal House Oyster Bar - na (New Orleans, LA)
Salu Small Plates and Wine Bar - Chef Ryan Gall (New Orleans, LA)
Sam's By The Beach - Chef Sam Elias (Santa Monica, CA)
Semolina - Chefs Greg Reggio, Hans Limburg and Gary Darling (Metairie, LA)
Regional Governor (Louisville, KY)
Vega Tapas Cafe - Chef Glen Hogh (New Orleans, LA)
Whole Foods Market Arabelle Station - Prepared Foods Team (New Orleans, LA)
Whole Foods Market Veterans - Prepared Foods Team (Metairie, LA)
Wolfe's Restaurant - Chef Tom Wolfe (New Orleans, LA)
Zea Rotisserie & Grill - Chefs Greg Reggio, Hans Limburg and Gary Darling (Kenner, LA)
Zea Rotisserie & Grill - Chefs Greg Reggio, Hans Limburg and Gary Darling (Harvey, LA)
Zea Rotisserie & Grill - Chefs Greg Reggio, Hans Limburg and Gary Darling (Covington, LA)
Zea Rotisserie & Grill - Chefs Greg Reggio, Hans Limburg and Gary Darling (New Orleans, LA)
Zea Rotisserie & Grill - Chefs Greg Reggio, Hans Limburg and Gary Darling (Metairie, LA)
Zea Rotisserie & Grill - Chefs Greg Reggio, Hans Limburg and Gary Darling (Harahan, LA)
The Historic New Orleans Collection is proud to participate in PhotoNOLA 2010, the city's fifth annual festival of photography presented by the New Orleans Photo Alliance. In addition to presenting the exhibition "The Seventh Ward: People, Places and Traditions," The Collection will host book signings and the keynote lecture Friday, December 3, and another lecture Saturday, December 11. All events will take place at the Williams Research Center, 410 Chartres St. Details on the various activities are listed below.
"The Seventh Ward: People, Places and Traditions"
December 1, 2010-February 26, 2011
Tuesday-Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Williams Research Center, 410 Chartres St.
Free and open to the public.
As part of PhotoNOLA 2010, The Historic New Orleans Collection presents the exhibition "The Seventh Ward: People, Places and Traditions" on the second floor of the Williams Research Center, 410 Chartres St. Anchoring the display is a collection of images by Owen F. Murphy Jr., who was commissioned along with writer Leila Hay Owen by the Arts Council of New Orleans in the late 1970s. The pair was charged with documenting the distinct social and cultural traditions of the Seventh Ward, a New Orleans neighborhood that was traditionally home to a large number of Creoles of color. In addition to Murphy's images, the exhibition explores the architecture, people and culture of the New Orleans neighborhood from 1857 to the present. Images on display were pulled from The Collection's holdings and include artists such as Christopher Porché West, Michael P. Smith and Jules Cahn.
"In Print: Multi-Artist Book Signing"
Friday, December 3
5-7 p.m.
Williams Research Center, 410 Chartres St.
Free and open to the public.
"In Print: Multi-Artist Book Signing" will feature several photographers with recent publications serving up a compelling range of titles. Each of the photographer's books will be available for purchase at this event
.
Featured Photographers & Titles:
Dave Anderson, One Block: A New Orleans Neighborhood Rebuilds
Michelle Bates, Plastic Cameras: Toying with Creativity
Julie Blackmon, Domestic Vacations
Jackie Brenner, Friday Night Grind
Ashley Merlin, Statuesque New Orleans
Sylvia Plachy, Self Portrait with Cows Going Home
Mario Tama, Coming Back: New Orleans Resurgent
Christopher Porché West, New Orleans: What Can't Be Lost
Multiple Artists, Before (During) After
PhotoNOLA Keynote Lecture with Michael Kenna
Friday, December 3
7-9 p.m.
Williams Research Center, 410 Chartres St.
Free and open to the public.Registration is required.
Reservations: http://photonola.org/michael-kenna-lecture/
For the PhotoNOLA 2010keynote lecture photographer Michael Kennawill present an overview of his work to date and discuss his technical and aesthetic approach to the photographic medium. For more than 35 years, Kenna has been looking at landscapes in ways quite out of the ordinary. His mysterious photographs, often made at dawn or in the dark hours of night, concentrate primarily on the interaction between the ephemeral atmospheric conditions of the natural landscape, and human-made structures and sculptural mass. Kenna works in a traditional, non-digital photographic medium. His hand-crafted black and white prints reflect a sense of refinement, respect for history and thorough originality. His photographs have been shown in more than six hundred gallery and museum exhibitions throughout the world and are included in many permanent collections. A Gallery for Fine Photography, 241 Chartres St., will host an exhibition of Kenna's work during PhotoNOLA.
PhotoNOLA Lecture with Stephen Wilkes
Saturday, December 11
3-5 p.m.
Williams Research Center, 410 Chartres St.
Free and open to the public. Registration is required.
Reservations: http://photonola.org/stephen-wilkes-lecture/
For more than 20 years, Stephen Wilkes has been recognized for both his fine art and commercial photography. His work has been featured in Vanity Fair, Sports Illustrated, Time and Life Magazine and is part of the permanent collections of The George Eastman House, International Museum of Photography & Film; Library of Congress; The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston; and The Jewish Museum, New York. He is a Canon Explorer of Light and consults for Lexar, X-Rite and Epson. Wilkes also shoots advertising campaigns for many of the country's leading advertising agencies and corporations. This event is sponsored by Canon.
* Cathedral Christmas Concerts *
From December 1-23 at the St. Louis Cathedral in Jackson Square,
local choirs and New Orleans artists herald in the season with nightly
concerts of Christmas carols and gospel favorites in one of the
country's most historic churches. Concerts start at 6pm and last about
one hour. Free and open to the public.
The 2010 Concert Schedule
* Wednesday, December 1 - Ronnie Kole
* Thursday, December 2 - Friendly Travelers
* Sunday, December 5 - Rachel Van Voorhees
* Monday, December 6 - Ellis Marsalis
* Wednesday, December 8 - The Zion Harmonizers
* Sunday, December 12 - Ingrid Lucia
* Monday, December 14 - Trish Foti Genco and Friends
* Tuesday, December 14 - Danny O'Flaherty
* Wednesday, December 15 - Tom McDermott & Connie Jones
* Thursday, December 16 - Philip Manuel & Shades of Praise
* Sunday, December 19 - St. Louis Basilica annual Christmas Concert
(Please note that this concert begins at 5 p.m.)
* Monday December 20 - Walter Wolfman Washington
* Tuesday, December 21 - Irvin Mayfield
It wouldn't be Christmas without Christmas Carols and Concerts. There
are several great traditions of both in New Orleans. Here are the best.
* Caroling in Jackson Square *
On December 20 at 7pm in Jackson Square the Patio Planters will host
the 59-year-old tradition as Jackson Square brims with candle-lit
faces and song-lit spirits as high as the spires of the St. Louis
Cathedral. Candles and song sheets provided. Gates open at 6pm and
caroling begins promptly at 7pm. For more information, call (504)
524-8432 or visit the official website. Free and open to the public.
* Caroling and Art Market in Faubourg Marigny *
On Sunday, December 13 at Frenchmen and Royal Streets at the edge of
the French Quarter, The Faubourg Marigny Improvement Association hosts
its annual caroling in historic Washington Square. Song sheets and
candles provided. There's also a great art market with local artisans
for Christmas shopping. The art market if from 10 to 4. There are lots
of great restaurants in this neighborhood, so have some dinner and
come back for candlelight caroling at 6pm. Call (504) 945-8014 or
visit the official website for more information. Free and open to the
public.
SEE YOU TONIGHT!
Spirit of the Gulf!
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
6:00 PM to 9:30 PM
Windsor Court Hotel
23rd Floor
300 Gravier Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
**Festive Holiday Attire**
Come join us for a festive hospitality holiday event that services a good cause as we present
Our First Annual NACE Honors Holiday Extravaganza
Honorees Include
Executive Chef Matt Murphy,
The Ritz-Carlton Hotels of New Orleans
Louisiana Seafood Promotion & Marketing Board
Come enjoy amazing cuisine, wonderful libations, entertainment, and holiday networking with some of the top people in the industry both from the New Orleans area and around the country as NACE New Orleans honors a top individual and top organization who have been at the forefront of helping the industry recover from the many hardships it has had of recent.
And a portion of the evening's proceeds will go to the local non-profit group, Save Our Coast, that is helping in the recovery.
As a special holiday present to the entire hospitality community, everyone will pay the member rate for the event, which is $45.00 per guest in advance or $55.00 at the door.
contact Gwen Defraites
504- 620-4126
[email protected]
The evening of Wednesday, Dec. 1 is full of fun events.
All events are from6 to 8 pm.
Exhibition Opening:
Different Strokes for Different Folks
Get the first looks at recent gifts of fine glass from the Harter, Jastremski, and Sawyer Gifts. Different Strokes for Different Folks explores the wide range of form, color and style of glass and the equally broad spectrum of its collectors. This exhibition is presented in the Cameo Gallery on the second floor.
Residents and Visitors Photography Walk-through
Calling all PhotoNOLA 2010 attendees and photography lovers! Join us for a walk-through of the Residents and Visitors exhibition that showcases twentieth century photography of Louisiana.
Museum Shop Featured Artist: James Vella
Meet Artist James Vella @ Museum Shop
This December the Museum Shop features glass artist James Vella. Special items for sale include glass oysters, crabs and tree ornaments. Perfect for holiday gifts!
As a graduate student, Vella discovered the art of glass. Fifteen years later, his creations have been featured in galleries across the country and internationally. In 2005, he was awarded an artist residency at the Eisch Factory in Frauenau, Germany. Vella is the owner of the Vella Vetro Art Glass Studio in New Orleans and has been on staff at Pilchuck Glass School for many years. Vella often uses every day items as inspiration and gives them life and meaning in the context of his glass sculptures.
These events are FREE and open to the public!
Admission to the Sculpture Garden is FREE at all times.
WEDNESDAYS ARE FREE FOR ALL VISITORS!
Discounted LA resident prices and FREE Wednesdays are thanks to the Helis Foundation.
NOMA members are FREE at all times
New Orleans Museum of Art
One Collins Diboll Circle, City Park
New Orleans 70179
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• Author Event
Start: 12/01/2010 6:00 pm
Please join us for an evening celebrating the release of WHERE YOU KNOW: New Orleans As Home. Editior David Rutledge and contributors will read selections from the book, followed by a book signing. This second book of a planned trilogy follows Do You Know What It Means to Miss New Orleans? (2006).
Five years later, New Orleans is still striving to recover. Where We Know: New Orleans as Home contains voices of people who stayed on to rebuild and those who no longer think of New Orleans as home. It also weaves in historical quotations from Louis Armstrong, Lafcadio Hearn, Walker Percy and many others. Their words give context to the topic of living in this culturally complex place. The culture of New Orleans can be as obvious as Bourbon Street or as subtle as a trumpet. Always, though, there is a passion for the culture and for the city.
Those who choose to leave or are unable to come back still have an intense sense of what this city is all about. Those who stay often do so with dedication, doubts and a sense that no other city can replace this one. Where We Know conveys that intense sense - the joys and rewards, the fears and dangers - of making this city one's home.
Located in uptown
New Orleans, Louisiana
513 Octavia Street
(corner of Laurel)
504-899-READ (7323)
Antonio's Italy, Tuesday November 30th, 6-8pm
Join Antonio Molesini, Italian Wine Specialist for a tasting of wines from Tuscany and Umbria featuring regions we will visit on our upcoming trip. As an added treat we'll have Chef Sonia Pendola sampling her authentic Italian Torte, delicious savory pies made in the traditional Tuscan style. Due to the popularity of Antonio's events, we'll be pouring from both the bar and the tasting table so you don't have to wait in line if you don't want the full, Antonio story complete with Italian accent and hand gestures! We'll also be releasing the itinerary for our upcoming wine and culinary tour of TuscanyThis tasting is limited to 40 participants. Reservation and prepayment are required call 504.304.0635. $12
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DECEMBER 2010 SCHEDULE
Wednesday, December 1
5pm-8pm Sasha Masakowski
8pm Irvin Mayfields¹ NOJO Jam presents the music of Dizzy Gillespie
Thursday, December 2
5pm-8pm Roman Skakun
8pm Shamarr Allen
Friday, December 3
5pm-8pm Professor Piano Series featuring Josh Paxton
8pm Leon ³Kid Chocolate² Brown
12 Midnight Burlesque Ballroom starring Trixie Minx featuring Linnzi Zaorski
presents OTease the Holiday Revue
Saturday, December 4
8pm Glen David Andrews
12 Round Midnight Brass Band Jam featuring the Kinfolks Brass Band
Sunday, December 5
7pm Tyler¹s Revisited featuring Germaine Bazzle and Paul Longstreth
Monday, December 6
8pm Bob French and The Original Tuxedo Jazz Band
Chickie Wah Wah
2828 Canal Street
1 @ 8 - Bruce "Sunpie" Barnes - Zydeco night
2 @ 8:00 - Tuba Skinny
2 @ 10 - Cindy Scott w/the Matt Lemmler Quartet
3 @ 5:30 - Happy Hour w/The Pfister Sisters
3 @ 8 - Paul Sanchez
3 @ 10 - Rebecca Loebe
4 @ 10 - Grayson Capps w/the Lost Cause Minstrels
The Roosevelt's Waldorf Wonderland Lobby
The Roosevelt Hotel
123 Baronne Street
New Orleans, LA
The hotel's grand lobby is transformed into a canopy of white birch branches and tens of thousands of twinkling lights. It also is lined with Christmas trees decorated with bows and ornaments, poinsettias and other holiday-themed displays.
• 22 - 18 foot White Birch trees
• 58 - 7-8 foot Frasier Fur White trees fully decorated
• 1000 feet of lighted garlands
• Thousands of handmade ornaments
• Hundreds of hand blown ornaments
• 89,672 lights in the display
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New this year will be a New Orleans snow village constructed from gingerbread, created by Deborah Heyd, pastry chef at The Roosevelt. The 6-foot by 11-foot structure, to be displayed in Teddy's Café, will depict Jackson Square and the French Quarter and include a St. Charles streetcar, an alligator-drawn carriage hauling Santa and more
PHOTO By FRANK STANSBURY
MIRACLE ON FULTON STREET
HOLIDAY CELEBRATION CONTINUES THROUGH JAN. 2
ADMISSION: FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC LOCATION: THE ENTRANCE TO MIRACLE ON FULTON IS LOCATED AT FULTON AND POYDRAS IN DOWNTOWN NEW ORLEANS.
MIRACLE ON FULTON ATTRACTIONS: A CANOPY OF LIGHTS ~ A SERIES OF 14-FOOT, CUSTOM-BUILT, FAUX WROUGHT IRON ARCHES, 8-FOOT CHRISTMAS TREES AND 3-FOOT FLEUR DE LIS ORNAMENTS WILL CREATE A DRAMATIC CANOPY ILLUMINATED BY THOUSANDS OF LED LIGHTS. A COMPUTERIZED SYSTEM WILL ENABLE LIGHTING TECHNICIANS TO CREATE VARIED COLOR SCHEMES AGAINST THE BACKDROP OF PEARL-WHITE ARCHES, ORNAMENTS AND TINSEL. PERIODIC SNOWFALLS ~ FAUX SNOW WILL FALL DAILY TO CREATE THE FEELING OF A WINTER WHITE CHRISTMAS IN NEW ORLEANS.
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
* THE TOPCATS ~ DECEMBER 3 (8PM-10PM)
* BRW ~ DECEMBER 4 (8PM-10PM)
* CULLEN LANDRY & MIDNIGHT STREETCAR ~ DECEMBER 5 (4PM-6PM)
* THE WISEGUYS ~ DECEMBER 10 (8PM-10PM)
* VINCE VANCE & THE VALIANTS ~ DECEMBER 11 (8PM-10PM)
* YAT PACK ~ DECEMBER 12 (4PM-6PM)
* BENNY GRUNCH AND THE BUNCH ~ DECEMBER 17 (8PM-10PM)
* CLASSIC ADDICT ~ DECEMBER 18 (5PM-7PM)
* ROCKIN' DOPSIE & THE ZYDECO TWISTERS ~ DECEMBER 18 (7PM-10PM)
* SHARON MARTIN ~ DECEMBER 19 (4PM-6PM)
* JUDY SPELLMAN ~ DECEMBER 20 (6:30PM-8:30PM)
* DAVE LEMON & THE FLOW ~ DECEMBER 21 (6:30PM-8:30PM)
* ANGELA BELL ~ DECEMBER 22 (6:30PM-8:30PM)
* REAL LOVE ~ DECEMBER 23 (6:30PM-8:30PM)
* PHILIP MANUEL ~ DECEMBER 26 (4PM-6PM)
* BAG O' DONUTS ~ JANUARY 1 (4PM-7PM)
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VIEUX CARRE' BAND ~ JANUARY 2 (4PM-7PM)
MACY'S TREMENDOUS TREE TOWERING AT AN AMAZING 30 FEET INTO THE SKY!
GINGERBREAD DISPLAY AT HARRAH'S HOTEL
THE NEW ORLEANS SUPERDOME.
SANTA'S MAILBOX ~ WRITE A LETTER TO SANTA AND HELP MAKE A WISH COME TRUE. DROP YOUR LETTER TO SANTA IN MACY'S BELIEVE MAILBOX ON FULTON STREET. FOR EVERY LETTER RECEIVED, MACY'S WILL DONATE $1 TO THE MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION.
HOLIDAY BOARDWALK ~ STROLL DOWN OUR HOLIDAY BOARDWALK AND ENJOY HOLIDAY TREATS, FACE PAINTING AND MORE
Attractions:
Amusement Rides
The Park's Carousel Gardens with rides including the century-old Antique Carousel, Miniature Train, Live Oak Ladybug Roller Coaster, Coney Tower, Fun Slide, Bumper Cars, Rockin' Tug, the Scrambler, and Tilt-A-Whirl. Kid's rides include the Red Baron Plane Ride, Umbrella Cars, Monkey Jump, Slime Buckets and Construction Zone.
Ride bands for unlimited rides are available for $15/person/night. Individual Ride bands are also available for $3 per ride.
Entertainment
Nightly performances featuring school choirs and orchestras, Irish dancers, cloggers, bell choirs, ballet troupes, dance groups, and gospel groups. See our calendar for performance schedules
Family Holiday Photos and Santa Photos
Gather your family and friends for Santa and holiday photos in the Carousel Gardens. Photos will be available for purchase at the event (cash or credit card only) from Romaguera Photography
Visits with Santa Claus
Located on the walking tour nightly 6:00-10:00 p.m. from November 29th through December 30th..
City Park Christmas Cafe
Warm yourself on a chilly holiday night with a steamy cup of coffee, hot chocolate, or hot buttered rum. City Park Catering will also have signature dishes such as gumbo, jambalaya, crawfish pasta, bread pudding and Christmas cookies, as well as a menu of other palate-satisfying dishes.. Located in the Entertainment Tent, adjacent to the Conservatory of the Two Sisters in the Botanical Garden. Additional refreshements are avaialble at the Carousel Cafe in the Amusement Park.
Storyland
City Park's renovated fairy tale theme park featuring twenty-six larger then life storybook exhibits for kids that allow our little visitors to climb on, slide down or pretend to be their favorite character. Mother Goose, Pinocchio's whale, and Captain Hook's ship as well as many other whimsical figures will delight the young and young at heart nightly on the walking tour.
The New Orleans Botanical Garden, generously decorated for the season with millions of lights and special exhibits.
New Orleans Historic Train Garden
The New Orleans Historic Train Garden, a 14,000 square foot elevated display located in the Botanical Garden showcases over 40 intricately crafted New Orleans landmark buildings. An assortment of trains and streetcars travel along 1,400 feet of rail
1204 Decatur Street
New Orleans, LA, 70116
Phone: 504.525.0200
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Maple Leaf Bar
Live Music Nightly
8316 Oak St
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 866-9359
504-866-5323 for recorded info
http://mapleleafbar.com/
Adding pages. Can still get on board
before we go to press until
December 3rd.
Don't be reading the 2011 Edition during Mardi Gras
and thinking you should have been in it!
The 2011 Cover
Arthur Hardy. The Mardi Gras Guide is published by Arthur Hardy, who for three decades, has been the eyes, the ears and the voice of Carnival in New Orleans. More than two million copies of his Mardi Gras Guide have been sold, and Arthur Hardy is seen and heard on local television and radio several
Local and Visitor Markets. The Mardi Gras Guide reaches the local and tourist markets that spend more than a billion dollars each year during the Carnival season. The award-winning Mardi Gras Guide is
350,000 Readers. The Mardi Gras Guide provides the best cost-per-thousand exposure rate of any advertising medium in the region. The publication enjoys the largest circulation of any mag- azine in Louisiana - 70,000 copies - with a pass-along
Eleven Weeks of Exposure. The Mardi Gras Guide is on the newsstands for eleven weeks. And after the parades have passed, the publication is kept and treasured as a souvenir program. The Mardi Gras Guide has achieved genuine collectible status, with
500 Regional Outlets. The Mardi Gras Guide is on sale at more than 500 outlets in metro New Orleans, St. Tammany Parish, Baton Rouge, the River Parishes and the Mississippi Gulf Coast. It's also available by mail and the Internet. The city's finer hotels, convention planners, travel agencies,
Cross Promotion. The Mardi Gras Guide is heavily promoted over the Internet and is annually the subject of more than 3,000 promotional ads on local television and radio. It has received more than 500 favorable reviews and has been recommended by USA Today, Frommer's, Fodor's, Travel Weekly, Advertising Age, Southern Living and the CBS Morning News.
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www.sonesta..com
at The National WWII Museum
Tuesday, November 30, 2010, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm CST
Teacher Webinar - "A Day of Infamy: Teaching the Lessons of Pearl Harbor" December 7, 1944 - In the war that changed the world this was the day that changed the war-a "Day of Infamy." In this free professional development webinar, we will explore Japanese and American motivations and actions through maps, and primary sources. We'll answer the questions of WHY the Japanese attacked, HOW they did it, and WHAT happened after the attack. Classroom materials will be available to download at the conclusion. Email [email protected] to reserve your spot today. This webinar will also be presented on Monday, December 6, 2010, 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm CST.
Wednesday, December 1, 2010,
12:00 pm buffet seating
Ring in the Holidays with the Victory Belles!
The Stage Door Canteen at The National World War II Museum
The National World War II Museum presents a sparkling new musical show just in time for the holidays! Guests will jingle all the way through this nostalgic Winter Wonderland of musical classics. Come celebrate the season with our charming vocal trio and such delights as I'll Be Home for Christmas, Santa Baby, Jingle Bells, I've Got My Love to Keep Me Warm, White Christmas and a stocking-full more! Advance ticket purchase or reservations are recommended. Purchase tickets at www.stagedoorcanteen.org or call 504-528-1943.
The National WWII Museum 945 Magazine Street New Orleans, LA 70130, Entrance on Andrew Higgins Drive
PHONE: (504) 528-1944
Ring in the Holidays with the Victory Belles! 2010
Wednesday, December 1
12:00 pm buffet seating
Friday December 3
6:00 pm dinner seating
8:00 pm show-only
Saturday December 4
12:00 pm buffet seating
Sunday December 5
11:00 am brunch seating
The Stage Door Canteen
The National World War II Museum
945 Magazine St.
504-528-1943
The National World War II Museum presents a sparkling new musical show
just in time for the holidays! Guests will jingle all the way through
this nostalgic Winter Wonderland of musical classics. Come celebrate
the season with our charming vocal trio and such delights as I?ll Be
Home for Christmas, Santa Baby, Jingle Bells, I?ve Got My Love to Keep
Me Warm, White Christmas and a stocking-full more! Advance ticket
purchase or reservations are recommended.
Windsor Court
Christmas Tree Lighting Marks Start of Holiday Season
WHO: The Windsor Court Hotel
WHAT: Christmas Tree Lighting
WHERE: The Grand Lobby
Windsor Court Hotel
300 Gravier Street
New Orleans, LA
WHEN: Thursday, December 2nd at 6:00 PM
WHY: Experiencing the elaborate holiday decorations at the Windsor Court has become a New Orleans tradition. The twenty-foot Colorado Blue Spruce, imported from North Carolina, will be crowned by the chandelier in the Grand Lobby. With 16,800 lights and hundreds of ornaments, the thirty-year-old tree will be a sight to behold. The decorating theme will remain traditional with red and gold comprising the main color theme. A newly restored locomotive will circle the tree, which will also be surrounded presents in all sizes.
Thursday December 2, 2010
A Bourbon themed dinner event
Featuring the musical stylings of
New Orleans' own
Walter Wolfman Washington
&
The Roadmasters
~ Hand-Passed ~
Black pepper Pâté with Bourbon black currant jam, on a roasted garlic toast point
Paired with
Buffalo Trace Manhattan
Seated Dinner
_____7:30_____
Historical Whiskey Narration by:
Peter Paddy & Phil Cusimano
~ First Course ~
Tri pepper corn crusted Sea scallops with fennel and leek confit and a Bourbon-Rosemary cream
Paired with
Blanton's Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey
~ Second Course ~
Bourbon-marinated apple and celeriac salad,
spiced pecans, blue cheese, baby arugula
and a Bourbon-shallot mustard vinaigrette
Paired with
Robert Mondavi (California) Chardonnay
~ Third Course ~
Orange Bourbon lacquered half roast duck
with turnip mashed potatoes,
Haricot Vert and an orange Bourbon sauce
Paired with
Woodford Reserve Old Fashioned
~ Fourth Course ~
Bourbon Peach Foster (in the style of Bananas Foster)
with vanilla ice cream
Paired with
Southern Comfort served over crushed ice, with a traditional orange & cherry garnish
~ After Dinner Entertainment ~
Accompanied by
12 yr. Pappy Van Winkle sipping Bourbon
served on light rocks
$75 inclusive
We are so thankful to our various Bourbon houses for participating
in this festive affair.
While we know that these inspired Bourbon cocktails
will be beyond sensational,
we do understand and appreciate that there are those who would prefer
something with a little
less "bite" with dinner.
Wine service will be provided throughout the event and substitution is permitted.
Bon Appétit!
Don't forget to wear your favorite pair of Blue Jeans!!
See you there!
Sincerely,
Elizabeth Schindler
Broussard's Restaurant
504 5813866
Baptiste Trotignon Trio * Thursday, December 2
Award winning French pianist.
According to the London Evening Standard, "His touch is subtle and his music graceful, rooted in swing but decorated with warm chord voicings, shapely phrases and telling silences."
Swirl Wine Bar and Market
Hosting Music and Swirl's Sensational Spanish Wines event!
Live music will be provided by local smooth Latin Singer/Guitarist Javier Gutierrez("Vivaz! and Acoustic Swiftness")
3143 Ponce de Leon Street ( close to Esplanade ave. behind Cafe' Degas)
*
Thursday,Dec 2nd @ 6:00PM to 8:00 PM
Our fun filled festival of lights begins with a special *Chanukah Jieux Brew
Thursday Dec.2nd 6-8PM @ Mimi's (upstairs) 2601 Royal St.* We will delight
in Kosher-style treats, latkes and cocktails. Please BYO menorah and candles
so we can do it right ;) All members, family & friends are welcome.
We are trying to put together a 5 or preferably 6 piece band for our annual
Chanukah second line parade. *Dues and donations are welcome! *
*Our Sixth Annual Community Wide Chanukah Second-line Parade: *
*Sunday Dec. 5th*
*6:00pm Sharp. *
**We will begin at* @ Spanish Plaza* (stage area) outside the Riverwalk Mall
and disband for Kosher beignets at Cafe du Monde. Bring your menorahs and
six (6) candles! This will follow the 6th annual Community-Wide Chanukah
celebration from 4-6PM at Spanish Plaza. Please wear your horns and bring
Chanukah toys/ gelt to hand-out.
*What*: Book release party for *How To Rebuild a City: Field Guide from a
Work in Progress *
*When*: December 2nd, 6:00 - 8:00pm
*Where*: Beth's Books/Sound Café, 2700 Chartres Street (at Port St.), New
Orleans, La. 70117, [email protected], (504) 947-4477
Also featuring music, food and drinks. Free and open to the public.
With contributions and collaboration from over 100 residents, writers,
photographers, artists, and community organizations from New Orleans (and
beyond) who kickstarted the recovery process,* How to Rebuild a City: Field
Guide from a Work in Progress* presents the post-disaster landscape from the
perspectives of those who are navigating their way through it.
Beautifully designed, sometimes fun, always informative, How to Rebuild a
City is a reflection of the many ways that New Orleanians have realized our
way towards recovery, actively and creatively engaging with our communities.
The book also serves as a primer of sorts for those who may encounter the
post-disaster lifestyle wherever they live. Filled with advice, know-how
and citizens sharing their stories of how they put the pieces back together,
How to Rebuild a City celebrates the collective spirit of New Orleans as the
city moves beyond crisis and into a brighter, safer and stronger future.
*How to Rebuild a City: Field Guide from a Work in Progress*
Editors: Anne Gisleson & Tristan Thompson
Designer: Catherine Burke
$20, paperback, 152 pages, full-color, 8.25" x 6.25".
ISBN 978-0-9777681-5-8, published by Press Street, 2010.
Proceeds to benefit Rebuilding Together New Orleans (rtno.org)
For review copies or more information contact:
Anne Gisleson
504.813.2818.
[email protected]
www.press-street.com
[email protected]
St. Alphonsus Creche Exhibit
featuring international nativity scenes
from Nova Scotia, Russia and Finland
Tuesday, November 30 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.
Thursday, December 2 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.
Saturday, December 4 11:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sunday, December 5 11:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
St. Alphonsus Art & Cultural Center
2025 Constance Street
New Orleans, LA
504.524.8116
Clever Wine & Cocktail Lounge, located at 3700 Orleans
Avenue in the American Can Company, announces their musical entertainment
for December. All shows are 8pm until 10 pm.
December 2, 9 and 16-Johnny Sansone's Mic-City
Concert Series
Friday, December 3-Courtyard Kings
Saturday, December 4-Sasha Masakowski
Friday, December 10-Vincent Marini
Saturday, December 11-Billy Iuso
Friday, December 17- Scott Sanders
Jeremy Davenport - December Listings
"Davenport Lounge" is the official name of Jeremy's Club
Every Thursday (5:30pm), Friday (9pm) + Saturday (9pm)
at Davenport Lounge in The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans.
DECEMBER
Thurs, 2 @ 5:30pm
Fri, 3 @ 9:00pm
Sat, 4 @ 9:00pm
Thurs, 9 @ 5:30pm
Fri, 10 @ 9:00pm
Sat, 11 @ 9:00pm
Thurs, 16 @ 5:30pm
Fri, 17 @ 9:00pm
Sat, 18 @ 9:00pm
Thurs, 23 @ 5:30pm
Fri, 24 @ 9:00pm
Sat, 25 @ 9:00pm
Thurs, 30 @ 5:30pm
Fri, 31 @ 9:00pm
Sat, 1 @ 9:00pm
139TH THOROUGHBRED RACING SEASON OPEN
THE BEST THAT FAIR GROUNDS RACE COURSE & SLOTS HAS TO OFFER WILL BE BIGGER AND BETTER DURING THE 139TH THOROUGHBRED RACING SEASON, WHICH RUNS FROM DEC. 2, 2010, TO MARCH 27, 2011.
THE 2010-2011 THOROUGHBRED RACING SEASON WILL RUN THURSDAYS TO MONDAYS THROUGH FEBRUARY AND FRIDAYS TO MONDAYS IN MARCH, EXCEPT ON DEC. 24 (CHRISTMAS EVE) AND DEC. 25 (CHRISTMAS DAY). LIVE RACING ALSO WILL BE CONDUCTED ON DEC. 22 AND MARCH 8 (MARDI GRAS DAY).
First post is set for 12:40 p.m. Central Standard Time (CST) daily, graded stakes days (Jan. 22, Feb. 19 and March 26; first post is 12:10 p.m.) and Starlight Racing nights (Dec. 17, Jan. 21, Feb. 18 and March 18; first post is 5 p.m.).
Reservations for Clubhouse dining and box seats will be taken by phone at (504) 943-2200 or 1-800-262-7983 . General admission to the Grandstand is always free and Clubhouse admission is $6, except for Starlight Racing ($10).
FAIRGROUNDSRACECOURSE.COM
SLIDELUCK POTSHOW NEW ORLEANS II
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2
6:30PM - 9:30PM
THE BIG ROOM, GENERATIONS HALL
310 ANDREW HIGGINS DRIVE.
NEW ORLEANS, LA
A KICKOFF EVENT OF PHOTONOLA -
NEW ORLEANS' ANNUAL PHOTOGRAPHY FESTIVAL.
6:30 COCKTAIL HOUR | 7:30 POTLUCK | 9PM SLIDESHOW
...NOT. TO. BE. MISSED. $10 TICKETS - CASH BAR.
SLIDESHOW ARTISTS:
* DAVID RAE MORRIS
* TINA FREEMAN
* MICHAEL DONNOR
* CHRISTY LEE ROGERS
* AND OTHERS
6PM DOORS * THOSE WHO BUY TICKETS IN ADVANCE ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THE DOOR
PRIZES! PRIZES INCLUDE GIFT CERTIFICATES FOR: $50 TOWARDS FRAMING AT
BOTH POET'S GALLERY & CUSTOM FRAMING AND THE DARKROOM, A HOLLYGROVE
PRODUCE BOX, A KEYHOLE BOOK FROM LAKESIDE CAMERA, AND MORE!
6:30 COCKTAIL HOUR * HAVE A DRINK WITH FELLOW CREATIVES, PERUSE WORK
ON DISPLAY BY LOCAL ARTISTS, ENJOY BEATS BY DJ DIAGNOSIS, CHECK OUT
THE LIVE GRAFFITI, AND TAKE A PICTURE IN THE PRODIGIOUS MICHAEL
DONNOR'S POLAROID PHOTO BOOTH. THAT'S RIGHT - WE'RE NOT ONLY HAVING A
SLIDESHOW OF ART - IT'S GOING TO BE ON THE WALLS AND CREATED BEFORE
YOUR EYES! FEATURED WORK BY CHRISTIAN TAYLOR, LI PALLAS, KATE
HANRAHAN, AND OTHERS.
7:30 POTLUCK * THIS PART'S ALL ABOUT YOU! NEW ORLEANS IS KNOWN FOR ITS
FOOD - NOW SHOW EVERYONE WHAT YOU'VE GOT - AND WHET THEIR APPETITE BY
PUTTING A TEASER ON THE DISH SIGN UP PAGE. WE'RE ALSO GOING TO HAVE A
GRILL ON-SITE, SO BRING SOME BURGERS FOR THE BARBIE OR ENJOY ONE OF
OUR TOASTED TREATS. AND TO TOP IT OFF, HOLLYGROVE MARKET AND FARM, A
COMMUNITY-OWNED NON-PROFIT STORE AND TRAINING FARM THAT SELLS FOOD
ITEMS, INCLUDING LOCALLY GROWN ORGANIC PRODUCE AND LOCALLY SOURCED
ORGANIC DAIRY AND MEATS, WILL BE PROVIDING SOME DISHES USING THE
PRODUCTS THEY SELL IN THEIR STORE. IN SEASON. LOCAL.. FRESH!
9PM SLIDESHOW * THE THEME OF THE SLIDESHOW IS "COMMUNITY," SO, IN
KEEPING, TWO NEW ORLEANS LOCALS WILL BE CURATING: SLPS NEW ORLEANS
DIRECTOR, ANDREA CALDWELL, AND ANDY LEVIN, CREATOR AND CURATOR OF
100EYES, AN ONLINE PHOTOGRAPHIC SHOWCASE FEATURING CONTEMPORARY
PHOTOGRAPHY INCLUDING DOCUMENTARY, ART, AND ALTERNATIVE
PHOTOJOURNALISM. ONLY THE FIRST HALF OF THE SLIDESHOW WILL CONSIST OF
THEMED WORK THOUGH; THE SECOND HALF WILL INCLUDE ANY AND ALL TYPES.
Spud and Maureen McConnell
So, folks have been loving "The Bickersons" and now we've added two more Friday night performances. People of all ages - from teens to grandparents - have been cracking up over the timeless humor of "The Bickersons." Did I mention the food at Zeke's is awesome? Come have some laid-back fun with us. Reservations: 259-8038 $40 ticket includes everything: show, dinner, tax & tip. It's a great deal and a great night of fun.
Friday, December 3 at 6:00pm - December 10 at 9:00pm
Zeke's Restaurant on Metairie Road
1517 Metairie Road
Metairie, LA
The Roosevelt New Orleans Makes Old Traditions New Again With the
Waldorf Wonderland Lobby, Teddy Bear Tea and Special "Papa Noel" Rates
Holiday Display to Feature Gingerbread Village Depicting New Orleans Landmarks
The Roosevelt New Orleans continues the tradition of offering a
spectacular New Orleans holiday wonderland as luxurious and memorable
as this historic property for locals and guests to experience during
the holiday season.
The holiday delight, an attraction to all who visit New Orleans during
the holiday season, has been a New Orleans tradition since the 1930s
and returns again from Sunday, November 28 through January 6, 2010.
This year, the Waldorf Wonderland lobby returns bigger and better as
the grand lobby is transformed into a canopy of white birch branches
and thousands of twinkling lights. The lobby also will be lined with
Christmas trees decorated with bows and ornaments, poinsettias and
other holiday-themed displays. The festive and free attraction is a
favorite near and far and is open to the public.
New this year will be a New Orleans snow village constructed with
gingerbread. The 6x11 foot structure will depict Jackson Square, the
French Quarter and include a St. Charles streetcar, alligator drawn
carriage hauling Santa and more! The gingerbread village will be
displayed inside Teddy's Café, located off of the hotel's grand lobby.
Due to popular demand, The Roosevelt's Teddy Bear Tea returns with
more dates than last year. The event, a family favorite during the
holidays, hosts guests and their children for a special tea party
featuring children's menu items, as well as traditional tea, a cash
bar and menu for adults, plus complimentary free-flowing champagne.
Each child will also receive a teddy bear upon arrival. Entertainment
will include storytellers and trumpeters, as well as appearances by
Santa, his elves and Mrs. Claus. Framed, commemorative photos with
Santa will be available at an additional cost.
Guests can participate in Teddy Bear Tea on Dec. 4-5, 11-12 and 18-23
in the Crescent City Ballroom, with seating's at 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 4
p.m. Tickets for Teddy Bear Tea are $49 for adults and $34 for
children 10 years and younger, plus tax and gratuity, and can be
purchased by calling The Roosevelt at (504) 648-1200.
Guests can extend their holiday cheer at The Roosevelt with the Papa
Noel rates starting at $139 for a deluxe guest room and $199 for a
one-bedroom suite. To take advantage of this offer, guests can call
1-800-WALDORF or visit www.therooseveltneworleans.com and enter
promotional code P4. The special is available Dec. 1 - 29, 2010, based
on availability. Rates exclude taxes, gratuities and incidental charges
Join WWOZ for a Second Line and Birthday Bash featuring Live Local Music!
WWOZ 90.7 FM wwoz.org, New Orleans' own listener supported Jazz & Heritage
radio station celebrates 30 years of bringing New Orleans music to the
universe on December 4, 2010. WWOZ ('OZ) invites you to join in a Second
Line and Birthday Bash.
On Saturday, December 4, come parade with the 'OZ family. The second line
begins at noon at Elysian Fields and Decatur in the Faubourg Marigny. The
procession will be led by the Treme Brass Band, and will also include the
Black Men of Labor, the Camel Toe Lady Steppers, Mardi Gras Indians and the
New Wave Brass Band.
Second Line Route
12 p.m. - Depart from the corner of Decatur & Elysian Fields
Head up Elysian Fields to Royal St.
Left on Royal
Continue on Royal to Toulouse St.
Left down Toulouse to Decatur
Up Decatur towards the French Market
Disband at the French Market.
On the evening of December 4, 'OZ will throw a Birthday Bash concert at
Tipitina's Uptown, where the station got its start in 1980. 'OZ's very own
DJ Soul Sister will kick off the party, followed by live music from the WWOZ
All Stars featuring Theresa Andersson, Kirk Joseph, John "Papa" Gros, Willie
Green, Shamarr Allen and many more. Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 at the
door and are on sale now at Tipitinas.com.
For more information on both events, visit wwoz.org or contact Crystal Gross
at 504-568-1239 or [email protected]
Crystal Gross
WWOZ 90.7 FM New Orleans
504.568.1239
www.wwoz.org
Algiers Bonfire and Concert Returns for the First Time Since Katrina
Algiers Economic Development Foundation and The City of New Orleans host music, food and the lighting of the Algiers Bonfire
Algiers Economic Development Foundation (AEDF) has partnered with the City of New Orleans to bring back the annual holiday concert and lighting of the Algiers bonfire. This is the first time since Hurricane Katrina that this seasonal family tradition will return to the banks of the Mississippi River. This year's event will take place on Saturday, December 4, and will include music from Wanda Rouzan, special guest Glenn David Andrews, The Algiers Brass Band, The Navy Brass Band and Host Norman Robinson, Anchor WDSU, Channel 6 News.
The Bonfire and Concert will be held in conjunction with the 2nd Annual Holidays on the Point, where merchants from the historic Algiers Point neighborhood will be hosting festivities at their various locations from 10:00AM to 4:30PM on the weekends of November 27th and December 4th. The public is encouraged to spend the day shopping at local Algiers businesses and enjoying food and music at local restaurants and bars. AEDF anticipates that its community-based event programs will generate over $200,000 in direct economic impact this year. "This event is about renewing a New Orleans tradition and bringing people to Algiers to shop and spend the day!" said AEDF President Chris Kane.
On the weekend of December 4th, the Bonfire and Concert will close out the Holidays on the Point Festivities. The Bonfire Concert will begin at 5:00PM and will be framed by a backdrop of the skyline of downtown New Orleans and the Mississippi River. The event will include festival style food and beverages sold by local vendors.
In addition, The New Orleans Fire Department will provide a free burn safety demo for guests to view prior to the Bonfire. The safety demo will ignite two home-like structures adjacent to the bonfire. The demo is focused to remind guests how easy a holiday fire can spread. Following the demo, the NOFD will join Councilmember Kristin Gisleson Palmer and Councilmember-at-Large Jacquelyn Brechtel Clarkson. "This will be the first Bonfire since the storm and it has been a joy to help bring back the tradition of this celebration during the holiday season. It will be a symbol of our community celebrating the strength of our beautiful city and all the hopes we share for the New Year. " said Councilmember Gisleson Palmer.
The Algiers Bonfire Concert is from 5:00PM-8:00PM on Saturday, December 4th, followed by the lighting of the Bonfire at 8:15PM. The Concert and Bonfire are located at The Cultural Village (200 Morgan St) on the Algiers levee adjacent to the Algiers Ferry Terminal. The event is free and open to the public..
The Louisiana Landmarks Society has a tradition of attracting talented
preservationists. This tradition will live on December 4th at Le
Marche des Fetes, a unique holiday boutique.
Since its establishment in 1950, the Louisiana Landmarks Society's
gifted leadership has included the beloved artists Angela Gregory and
Lloyd Sensat, as well as the noted writers Harnett Kane and Jessie
Poesch. That legacy continues in the likes of current board member
Pamela Pipes, whose Audie worthy tour CDS will be available for
stocking stuffers.
Shoppers will meet visually talented and crafty Landmarks members
while penned members wil be on hand throughout the day to conduct book
signings.
With artworks, craft items, and holiday decorations galore, the Pitot
House lawn will be a magical market land for one delightful day.
Debuting in the parterre garden on the 4th of December, Lousiana's own
beautiful Peggy Martin Survivor Rose bushes, in addition to decorative
greenery, heritage and herb plants, will be available for gift giving
and holiday decorating.
Lovely baked goods and lunch munchies from Liberty's Kitchen will be
on hand for shopping fuel and holiday feasting.
Shoppers will find wonderful deals and member discounts on a variety
of Pitot House themed items, including special Louisiana Landmarks
Society gift memberships and Pitot House event tickets. Le Marche des
Fetes will take place from 9 am until 4 pm on Saturday, December 4th -
rain or shine.
Photographs with Papa Noel will take place at the Pitot House from 10
am until Noon.
For more information, please call (504) 482-0312 or write to
[email protected]
The Louisiana Landmarks Society promotes historic preservation through
education, advocacy and operation of the Pitot House.
Learn more at http://louisianalandmarks.org
Deacon John tribute to Louis Prima * Saturday, December 4
This December, 2010 marks the centennial anniversary of the birth of a New Orleans legendary showman Louie Prima. The Snug Harbor couldn't find a better New Orleans showman to pay tribute to Louie than our own Louisiana Hall of Famer Deacon John and his Ivories on Saturday, December 4th. Louis Prima (7 December 1910 - 24 August 1978) was a Sicilian-American singer, actor, songwriter and trumpeter who rode the musical trends of his time. He started with his seven-piece New Orleans style jazz band in the 1920s, then successively leading a swing combo in the 1930s, a big band in the 1940s and then his now legendary Vegas lounge act in the 1950s with singer Keely Smith. In each of his musical endeavours, he incorporated his exuberant personality into his act.
The 3rd Annual Side Splitting Sleigh Ride of Insanity benefiting Toys for Tots will take place on Saturday, December 4th at Republic New Orleans located at 828 South Peters St. in New Orleans. The show features nationally performing stand up comedian and Emmy award winner Tom Gregory along with favorites Tee Ray, Dane Faucheux, JD Sledge, and James Cusimano. Doors open at 7:30 PM and the show starts at 8:30 PM.
Admission is FREE by bringing an unwrapped toy.. Tickets can also be purchased for $20 at the door or online at www.republicanola.com. All proceeds go to benefit Toys for Tots.
Toys for Tots
The mission of the U. S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program is to collect new, unwrapped toys during October, November and December each year, and distribute those toys as Christmas gifts to needy children in the community in which the campaign is conducted.
The primary goal of Toys for Tots is to deliver, through a new toy at Christmas, a message of hope to less fortunate youngsters that will assist them in becoming responsible, productive, patriotic citizens.
About the Comedians
TEE RAY has worked with Dave Coulier, Marc Ryan, Doug Stanhope and countless other comedians and has performed at comedy clubs and college campuses throughout the country including The Funny Bone in Baton Rouge & Shreveport, House of Blues, The Laff Stop in Houston, Casino Royale in Las Vegas, and the New Orleans Comedy Festival.
TOM GREGORY is an Emmy Award winning TV personality (nominated six times) and a national headlining comic. He has been a three-time headliner at FunnyFest--The Calgary Comedy Festival, performed at the Boston International Comedy Festival in 2008 and was the closer at the 1999 New Orleans Comedy Festival.
DANE FAUCHEUX has performed for audiences all over the Southeast at venues such as Republic New Orleans, The Howlin' Wolf, Le Chat Noir, and Harrah's Casino. His comedy has been described as "eccentric, daring, and fun" by The Austin Chronicle.
J.D. SLEDGE is a nationally performing comic who has appeared at such well-known venues as the House of Blues, Tipitina's, The Howlin' Wolf, Republic New Orleans, Le Chat Noir, Seven Ten Lounge in Chicago, and Houston's Laff Stop.
JAMES CUSIMANO is a native New Orleanian comedian/actor/writer who has performed at Harrah's Casino New Orleans, Republic New Orleans, The Howlin' Wolf, Le Chat Noir, and The Varsity Theatre in Baton Rouge.
PhotoNOLA kicks off this week and I am thrilled to be a part of it with my
exhibit of lumen prints, *Crescent City Illumenations* at Julie Neill
Designs!
*"Crescent City Illumenations"
Julie Neill Designs
3908 Magazine
New Orleans, LA
Opening Reception:
December 4th 6-8pm
Dates:
December 4th - January 15, 2011
More Info:
**http://photonola.org/2010/10/01/julie-neill-designs/*
Buffa's
Jazz every Sunday from
11:00AM until 2:00 PM featuring
Dixieland/Traditional jazz by
"Some Like it Hot"
at Buffa's Lounge
corner of Burgundy and Esplanade Ave
o Cover Charge
Enjoy a delicious brunch!
Drink 2 dollar Mimosa's
SOME LIKE IT HOT! BAND - October Music Schedule
November Music Schedule
Every Sunday 11am-2pm Buffa's Jazz Brunch, 1001 Esplanade
Sundays November 28th.
MARYFLYNN'S "PROHIBITION" Jazz and blues
every Sunday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
with local singer Maryflynn Thomas
Enjoy a musical brunch of jazz and blues at
St. Charles Tavern
1433 St. Charles Avenue
504-523-9823
No cover charge.
Corner of Melpomene, next to Office Depot.
Eine Deutsche Weihnachten
Sunday, Dec. 5th 6:00pm
The German Heritage Festival Association will hold its annual German Christmas Dinner at Rue 127
Rue 127 is a new restaurant located at 127 North Carrollton Ave in the heart of
Mid-City. Located in a renovated 19th century New Orleans style shotgun home.
Chef Ray Gruezke, a New Orleans native, studied at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park , New York, and has worked in New York, Florida , and Baton Rouge. He has also worked at Commander's Palace and Le Foret.
Desserts are created by Chef Joanna Palmer, who also studied at the Culinary Institute of America. She has worked at Commander's Palace and Cochon.
$50 per person (tax and tip included)
Cash bar.
Seating is very, very, limited, make your reservation NOW.
MENU French onion soup OR salad
Bratwurst with apple and onion
Brisket
Green beans and potato salad
Apple strudel for dessert
(tea or soft drink and coffee included)
Mail payment to:
GHFA
P.O. Box 791042
New Orleans, LA 70179 and/or Call Jim Copeland at 504-669-9684 (if no answer please leave a message) for reservations.
Trinity Artist Series
1329 Jackson Avenue - New Orleans -
Call:Albinas 670-2520-
[email protected]
Police security provided. Handicap access and elevator available. Informal. FREE of charge
Sunday, December 5 at 5 pm
McDonogh 35 Gospel Choir
directed by Veronica Downs-Dorsey
presents their 2010 Christmas & GOSPEL program.
McDonogh #35 was the first public high school choir in New Orleans to form a Gospel Choir.
The choir performs internationally and at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival yearly.
Please
Note: Saturday, December 11 at 7pm
The New Orleans Black Chorale directed by
Dr. John Ware
with Albinas
Prizgintas,
organist,
present
Christmas Concert featuring Christmas Spirituals
and selections based on the spiritual and light gospel.
The 30 years old New Orleans Black Chorale specializes in performing music by African American composers and is especially dedicated to the preservation and performance of American Negro Spirituals. In addition to the annual Christmas concert, the Black Chorale also presents an annual Black History Concert and performs in venues throughout the New Orleans region.
Dr. John E. Ware, received the Big Easy Entertainment Award's Classical Arts Lifetime Achievement Award last March 2010.
Sunday, December, 12 at 5 pm:
Messiah Sing-Along 24th Annual Season's Highlight
The audience sings the choruses together with The Trinity Choir.
The solos section will be sung by a roster of sparkling soloists
The musical accompaniment will be provided by organist Albinas Prizgintas
at the 5000 pipe mechanical action organ of Trinity Church
and by Dr. Jean Montes will direct an ensemble of exciting instrumentalists
YOU are ALL invited. Scores are provided
unday, December 19 at 5 pm
Dr.ucian Zidaru, pianist
Sunday, December 26 at 5 pm
Special Christmas program
th organistAlbinas Prizgintas
on the
Sunday, December 26 at 5 pm
Special Christmas program with organistAlbinas Prizgintas
on the
Trinity tracker organ. Albinas plays Your favorite Classical and Popular Christmas songs
www.albinas.org
Please Note: Thursday, December
0 at 7 pm
The Yale Whiffenpoofs, 14 of them
As one of the nation's oldest and most acclaimed collegiate a cappella groups the Whiffenpoofs have, during their 101 years of existence, sung all over the world.
They have a long tradition of performing a selection of traditional male glee club type songs along with a very healthy mix of contemporary a cappella songs.
*** Every Monday from 6 to 7 pm , TAIZE in the Chapel with candlelight
very Thursday at 6:30 pm Choral Evensong
Evensong is an ancient Anglican service which embodies the glories of the Anglican musical traditions
www.albinas.org
Albinas Prizgintas
Director of Music Ministries
Trinity Episcopal Church
1329 Jackson Avenue
New Orleans
Les Marches des Fetes on December 4th
The Pitot House on Bayou St. John is the setting for this unique
holiday boutique! This holiday market will feature local artisans,
food and beverage vendors. Nearly 30 booths will be on site for you to
shop for one-of-a-kind gifts for Christmas (or for yourself)!
There will be a special sale of the Peggy Martin Survivor Rose and
other plants and herbs. Performing musicians will accompany your
shopping spree, and different authors will be scheduled throughout the
day to autograph their publications - perfect gifts for the book lover
on your list!
Camellia Grill has become a late-night staple for burgers, fries and shakes in New Orleans. The highly popular Riverbend diner will be expanding to a new location in the French Quarter at 540 Chartres St. Camellia Grill will celebrate the grand opening of its French Quarter location December 3 to 5, with 50 percent of all proceeds being donated to the LA/SPCA and the Big Easy Awards Foundation
The Mardi Gras Indian Hall of Fame
University of New Orleans - Anthropology Department
and
University of New Orleans International Alumni Association
Present
Queens Rule! VI
A celebration of women in the Mardi Gras Indian Tradition
(formerly hosted by Newcomb College Institute)
To be held
Sunday, December 5, 2010
at the
UNO Alumni Center
5- 8 pm
The program will feature a
Panel Discussion,
Pinning Ceremony,
Queen Selection Announcement,
and Reception
Additional information to follow.
For more information, contact Cherice Harrison-Nelson: (504)214-6630
Round Table Luncheon at Royal Sonesta Hotel
The December Round Table Luncheon on December 8 at noon at the Royal Sonesta Hotel will be a very festive one and will include a champagne and sparkling wines tasting with Lisa Tull of of Republic Beverages, live entertainment with exotic cabaret singer Suzaunne Yee McKamey accompanied on the piano by Jim Walpole, a fashion show by Prima Donna Closet; feature speakers : Priscilla Lawrence , Director of the Historic New Orleans Collection, Lorin Gaudin- Food Goddess and Ann Tuennerman, Mrs. Cocktail of Tales of the Cocktail and of course great gourmet food by our celebrated chefs.. The three-course gourmet luncheon is only $38 and includes complimentary parking and wines to complement the food. For reservations call Noel Scallan at 504-553-2220. Due to the large attendence at this luncheon, it has been moved to the ballroom and guests will be able to reserve tables.
Margarita Bergen,
Tel/ Cell 504-495-9181 Fax/504-940-6201
US Marine Band - TOYS FOR TOTS CONCERT
Friday, December 10 • 7:30pm - 10:30pm
Alario Center
Annually holiday concert by the Marine Band New Orleans...the officially Marine Band of the Who Dat Nation!!
You have seen them at Marine Gras, you have gotten "Crunk" with them and the Saints and here is your change to hear a FREE holiday concert and help support TOTS FOR TOTS.
Admission is free, however a NEW, UNWRAPPED toy is greatly appreciated!
Please invite your friends and family and if you can't join us on December 10th please consider dropping off toys to support this cause. All toys collected will stay in the NOLA area! If you have any questions please call me at the number below.
THANK YOU!!!
Michael
Alario Center
(504) 349-5525
December 11th, 12th, 18th, 20th
10am - 3pm
TICKETS ON SALE FOR THE NEW ORLEANS ACTORS
RESOURCE CENTER 2ND ANNUAL LOUISIANA ACTORS EXPO
Guest panelists announced for the day-long workshop
Tickets for the 2nd annual New Orleans Actors Resource Center (NOARC)Louisiana Actors Expo are now on sale. The one-day event will take place on December 11, 2010 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at The Old U.S. Mint Louisiana State Museum located at 400 Esplanade Avenue in New Orleans.
The Louisiana Actors Expo was created to give new actors the information they need to start their acting careers and seasoned actors information to advance their careers. "The Louisiana film industry is growing steadily. We are third behind Los Angeles and New York in production, so the opportunities for actors are here," says Chris Stelly, Director of Film and Television for the Louisiana Office of Entertainment Industry Development. "To sustain this, Louisiana Entertainment is focused on cultivating our intellectual infrastructure, our creative talent, across all sectors of the entertainment industry. By bringing together casting directors, talent agents, directors, producers, writers and other film industry professionals, all of whom are invested in actors in our region, NOARC's Louisiana Actors Expo supports this mission. It provides an exciting opportunity for actors of all ages to learn what they need to know to start and nurture a career in the film industry."
Confirmed panelists for the Louisiana Actors Expo include:
Casting Directors
Anne Massey, Anne Massey Casting
Hank Langlois, Caballero Casting
Lisa Marie Dupree, Films In Motion
Ryan Glorioso, Glorioso Casting
Tracy Kilpatrick, The Casting Office
Talent Agents
Carol Bloodworth, Fruition Talent
Dawn Landrum, Landrum Arts
Erin Guidry, Trinity Talent
Ken del Corral, del Corral Talent and SAM Agency
Lawrence Turner, del Corral Talent
Lee MacKenzie, fameagency
Liz Atherton, TAG Talent
Rebecca Hale, Hale Talent
Tabitha Bryant Huffman, Trinity Talent
Tommye Myrick, Proclaim Talent Agency
Other notable film industry professionals include:
Chris Stelly, Director of Film and Television, Louisiana Office of Entertainment Industry Development
Diana Boylston, Regional Representative, AFTRA
Eric Thompson, Vice President, Twentieth Century Fox
Indigo, Actor, Showtime's Weeds
Jason Hewitt, Director/Producer/CEO, Films In Motion
Jason Tomlinson, Regional Representative, Screen Actors Guild
Katherine Brooks, Writer/Director, Loving Annabelle
Leslie Creppel, CEO, Cast Our Kids
Lolis E. Elie, Writer, HBOs Treme
Matthew Dickens, Writer/Director/Producer, The War Zone
Reed Daigle, Director and 2010 winner of the New Orleans 48 Hour Film Project
Steve Esteb, Director, Dirty Politics
Wayne Douglas Morgan, Actor/Producer/Independent Filmmaker, Upperline Entertainment
Panel discussions and Q & A's will be moderated by the following Louisiana acting coaches:
Casey Groves
Dean West
Garrett Prejean
Jennifer Schemke
Lance Nichols
Veleka Gray
In addition, there will be a special presentation room where the founders of two companies that provide actors with tools to efficiently and successfully manage their careers will demonstrate their online services. Gary Marsh, founder and CEO of Actors Access/Breakdown Services, the most widely used online casting portal, and Brian Vermeire, co-founder and CEO of Holdon Log and Kristina Hughes, co-founder and COO of Holdon Log, the developers of PerformerTrack, the standard career management tool for performers, will show actors how to use their online services to manage their acting career.
Due to the demand from actors, parents of aspiring child actors and industry professionals, the 2010 Louisiana Actors Expo will launch three new features: child actor panels, casting sessions and agent meetings. In addition to the adult actor panel discussions, Q & A sessions and film industry vendors featured last year, these new components will give actors of all ages the opportunity to learn inside information about the film industry.
"As a parent, I understand wanting to give your children the tools they need to succeed," says Shanda Quintal, Executive Director of the New Orleans Actors Resource Center. "And in the film industry, because a child actor's parent is the de facto manager, the parent and the child must work as a team in order to succeed."
The Expo's child actor panels will focus on children ages 8 to 14 interested in starting an acting career in the Louisiana film industry. Agents and casting directors will discuss important topics that every actor of any age needs to know if they are considering working in the industry. "There are an amazing amount of films being shot in Louisiana," says Quintal. "However, there are a limited number of roles for children in the Louisiana film industry. But for dedicated children and supportive parents, the Louisiana Actors Expo will provide the cold, hard facts both need for a child to reach their goals of becoming a professional actor. Information and dedication are key."
Topics for the child actor panel will include:
• Headshots and Resumes
• Getting An Agent
• Audition Etiquette
• Self-taping for Submissions
• The Casting Process
NOARC's 2010 Louisiana Actors Expo will again offer the adult actor panels introduced at last year's inaugural expo where actors of all levels, from aspiring to advanced, can learn something new. Topics for the adult actors panels will include:
• Getting an Agent
• Developing and Maintaining a Working Relationship With Your Agent
• Getting the Callback
• Working in Independent Film
• Managing a Business: Your Acting Career
Casting sessions are for actors with representation (an agent) who are interested in performing a "cold-reading" audition for two prominent Louisiana casting directors. For those new to the industry, this is a unique opportunity to be seen by professionals in the position to get actors the jobs they want. Actors must come prepared with a headshot and resume.
Agent meetings are a new feature designed for actors seeking representation (i.e., looking for an agent). During the meeting, actors can interview with two Louisiana agents who are actively seeking new talent to represent. Actors must come prepared with a headshot and resume, and two monologues--one dramatic, one comedic. There are only a few slots available for both the casting sessions and the agent meetings.
General admission to the Louisiana Actors Expo is $50 per person in advance. Parents or adult guardians of attendees between the ages of 8 and 14 must also purchase a ticket. Casting session and agent meeting tickets are $25 each and must be purchased separately. Limited slots are available. Tickets are on sale now. To register and purchase tickets go to http://louisianaactorsexpo.eventbrite.com. Tickets also will be available at the door the day of the event for $60 per person.
Naydja CoJoe & the Jazz Experience
Masquerade Lounge
6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Harrah's Theater
6:00 - 11:00 p.m.
Friday, December 31, 2010
Tales of the Cocktail
Presents
Sazerac Cocktail Academy
Take a sip of history
Wednesday, December 15
11:30 AM
Arnaud's Restaurant
813 Bienville Street
New Orleans, Louisiana
For Reservations call 504-523-5433
$40 per person
New Orleans is no stranger to the cocktail, where enjoying a drink is a civic pastime for locals and visitors alike. Though many drinks can call New Orleans home, the one that stands above the rest, embodying the history and character of our city is the Sazerac, the Official Cocktail of the City of New Orleans.
Join us this December at the historic Arnaud's Restaurant for your chance to become an official Sazeractivist at two special holiday Sazerac Academies. Enjoy a champagne toast and a menu specially prepared for the holidays as you soak in the Sazerac's storied history and all the info you need to make your own. It's the perfect way to celebrate the holiday season with friends, family and a whole lot of flavor.
Each Sazerac Cocktail Academy will include:
• Historical overview of the drink, the brand and the company
• The significance and breakdown of each ingredient in the Sazerac
• Memorabilia and artifacts on display
• Hands on experience to make of a Sazerac yourself and a holiday version of the Sazerac too
• Oath of an Official Sazeractivist
• Welcome champagne cocktail
• Three course holiday lunch menu inclusive of tax and tip
All attendees will receive:
• Framed limited edition Sazerac poster
• Sazerac leather coaster
• Sazerac business cards with recipe for grassroots distribution encouraging visitors to insist on the "authentic" recipe
• Sazerac Academy certificate with their name and date on it
Sazerac Cocktail Academy Menu
Watercress Salad
Tomatoes, Mushrooms, Creamy Vinaigrette
Or
Pissaladière
Thin onion tarte with black olives, anchovies and fresh thyme
~~
Pork and White Bean Cassoulet
Sausage and French Bread Croutons
Or
Crabmeat Cheesecake
Louisiana lump crabmeat, Brie and cream cheese, eggs, cream, fresh vegetables, herbs and spice.. Served with sherry-infused Cream Sauce
Or
Chicken Basquaise
Sautéed and served with Tomato, Garlic, Prosciutto and Red Pepper
~~
Chocolate Espresso Pot de Créme
Anise Biscotti
Coffee
Thanks for your continued support of New Orleans
Sincerely,
Frank Stansbury
Editor LaFete News
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