Thursday, August 20, 2020

A Toast to New Orleans and to all of us that are alive, healthy and praying for the sick and the one that died.

 Good Evening Darlings!

It is Thursday, August 20, I am back in the Big Easy and loving it. I am alive, I am healthy, I am breathing, I am blessed. Life is Good!. Praying for the sick and those who died!.🙏🙏.Wear your mask and Keep Social distance.

We all go through hard times when we feel like it’s the end of the world. But even when everything seems to be going wrong, there’s always something that’s going right. You just need to find it and bring it into your awareness.
Find things in your life to be grateful for and appreciate. Remember, the happiest people aren’t those with the most wealth, friends, or power, but those who practice gratitude and focus on loving their lives.
Start loving your life because there are countless opportunities around you, the world is full of amazing people, and you still have so many new experiences ahead to look forward to. You just need to find it and bring it into your awareness...


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https://www.theadvocate.com/…/article_7fc3aca0-e2fa-11ea-a2…

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards will hold a news conference at 2:30 p.m. Thursday to provide information on Louisiana's on-going fight against coronavirus.
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Watch live: John Bel Edwards updates Louisiana's response to coronavirus
Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards will hold a news conference at 2:30 p.m. Thursday to provide information on Louisiana's on-going fight against coronavirus.

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Darlings, I just returned to my beloved New Orleans after spending a very much needed relaxing week visiting neighboring states: Mississippi, Alabama and Florida.
This historical pandemic has incarcerated not only the body but also my soul.

 I am grateful to my darling friend Laura Scott for inviting me to accompany her in traveling that took us out of New Orleans.
Laurie and me, we're on the road again and this time after spending a beautiful night at the historical Fernwoodd House we were headed to Jackson, Mississippi.
I always have been a City Girl, so it was such an extraordinary experience for me to be outdoor at a clay shooting tournament at the exquisite Providence Hill Farm in Jackson, Ms. It was sponsored by The ABC Insurance and the hills reminded me of the blue Gras stud farms in Lexington, Kentucky. Laurie and I were volunteers controlling the clay shoot.

Last time I was in Jackson, Ms. I came by limousine with legendary Mark Turk, owner of the Bombay Club, and few other friends for a book release.
We were invited by the Governor of Ms. to the Governor’s Mansion and we had a great time.
I enjoyed very much spending time in Fort Morgan and enjoying the hospitality of Sally Meyers in Orange Beach, Alabama. I also enjoyed returning to visit FloraBama, Floridarn to Al, Miss and Fl.




Great news:

The Louisiana Dept. of Health reported 918 more coronavirus cases, 28 more deaths and 73 fewer hospitalizations in its daily noon update Thursday.
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Louisiana coronavirus: State reports fewer than 1,000 cases for fourth day; hospitalizations drop
The Louisiana Dept. of Health reported 918 more coronavirus cases, 28 more deaths and 73 fewer hospitalizations in its daily noon update Thursday.

I am sorry to learn that a longtime friend has died.Irene Klinger -Irene was a social activist and a pillar of the New Orleans community.
Visit the Coolinary website
 for menus and a
list of participating restaurants and the options they are offering
Coolinary restaurant specials return this year

A yearly campaign that aims to boost New Orleans restaurants during their slowest months is returning this year with some changes.
Coolinary runs from Aug. 3 through Sept. 15. As in previous years, it offers special two- and three-course lunch menus for $20 or less and three-course dinner and brunch menus for $39 or less at a variety of restaurants across the city.
This year the campaign has opened participation to include delivery and take-out options, as well as counter service restaurants. Many restaurants have pivoted to these services as the COVID-19 pandemic lengthens.
“Our beloved restaurant community has been severely impacted by the pandemic crisis that began during their busiest season and the Coolinary campaign is a wonderful opportunity for us all to contribute to their success.” said Stephen Perry, president and CEO of New Orleans & Company. “The addition of take-out and delivery to the program will help our residents support these establishments in whatever way they feel most comfortable. We hope this is a time where we can rediscover New Orleans’ authentic spirit and fall in love with our hometown again.”




Great move. 🙏😍

A Mid-City roadway named for the slave-owning president of the Confederacy will be renamed for an African-American educator whose vision transformed Xavier University, the New Orleans City Council agreed Thursday
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City Council renames Jeff Davis Parkway for Norman Francis; other street, park names could follow
A Mid-City roadway named for the slave-owning president of the Confederacy will be renamed for an African-American educator whose vision transformed Xavier University, the New Orleans City Council agreed Thursday


Tipitina's web series continues this Saturday and offers music fans an opportunity to support the venue, its staff, and local musicians. Tune in to Tipitinas.TV to catch a live performance from Rebirth Brass Band!

The New Orleans music documentary feature One Note at a Time, which shared stories of musicians facing misfortune after Hurricane Katrina, will have virtual screenings on August 29 and 30 in acknowledgment of the 15th anniversary of the storm.
The New Orleans music documentary feature One Note at a Time, which shared stories of musicians facing misfortune after Hurricane Katrina, will have virtual screenings on August 29 and 30 in acknowledgment of the 15th anniversary of the storm.

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Screenings of New Orleans music doc 'One Note at a Time' announced
The New Orleans music documentary feature One Note at a Time, which shared stories of musicians facing misfortune after Hurricane Katrina, will have virtual screenings on August 29 and 30 in acknowledgment of the 15th anniversary of the storm.
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https://www.offbeat.com/news/dr-michael-white-zoom/
New Orleans clarinetist Dr. Michael White will be joined by trumpeter Gregg Stafford and tuba player Bennie Pete for a free Zoom presentation, “New Orleans Brass Band Tradition From the Streets to the World.” Taking place Sunday, August 23 from 7 to 9 p.m. Central, the online event is part of Healdsburg Jazz’s ongoing original series celebrating jazz history and culture. Together with his special guests, White will explore the evolution, functions, musical style, and social significance of the New Orleans brass band tradition.

Register TODAY
Infrastructure-Quarterly Neighborhood Leaders' Roundtable on August 27th-
RSVP no later than Friday, August 21st at 5pm.
Join the Mayor's Neighborhood Engagement Office for its 3rd quarter virtual Neighborhood Leaders' Roundtable about City Infrastructure.
You will have the opportunity to engage with:...

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A photo from the early 20th century shows a man and two women at a voting machine; THNOC, 1998.42.3.35
contentTHNOC's Libby Neidenbach explains why the fight for voting rights didn't end in 1920

When the 19th Amendment was ratified in August of 1920, there were already layers of restrictions that blocked black citizens from accessing the ballot. While white women gradually increased their participation in politics, for African American women, the passage of the federal amendment was largely moot. 

Read our newest First Draft article, where Visitor Services Trainer Libby Neidenbach follows the decades-long struggle for black women to vote alongside their white counterparts. Neidenbach co-curated THNOC's virtual exhibition "Yet She Is Advancing" with Visitor Services Assistant Madeline Drace.
Thu, August 27, 2020
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM CDT

Click HERE to register. 
RSVP no later than Friday, August 21st at 5pm.

Quarterly Neighborhood Leaders' Roundtable on August 27th

Join the Mayor's Neighborhood Engagement Office for its 3rd quarter virtual Neighborhood Leaders' Roundtable about City Infrastructure.
 
You will have the opportunity to engage with:
 
  • Ramsey Green, Deputy CAO of Infrastructure
  • Sarah McLaughlin Porteous, Director of RoadWork
  • Keith LaGrange, Director of The Department of Public Works
  • Bob Turner, The Sewerage and Water Board.
 
There will also be spotlight information from the Greater New Orleans Foundation.
The conversation is free to stream and will be moderated by NOFS Programming Manager Zandashé Brown. Registration is required at 


 

 “The Movie Series”
Join Us!

Popp Fountain/Arbor Room

10 Diagonal Dr., New Orleans, LA 70124


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Movie Schedule: 

August 21 - “Us”
August 28 - “A Quiet Place”
September 4 - “Shaun of the Dead”
September 11 - “It Follows”

For a weekly screening of our favorite horror movies under the stars at City Park.

7:30 pm-10:00 pm

  • August 21
  • August 28
  • September 4
  • September 11

Rain alternative - Movies will be shown indoors at the Arbor Room

Admission: $35.00 per person (Must be 21+ to attend)

Maximum guests: 50 

Beer Menu: Michelob Ultra, Paradise Park, Bud Light, and Modelo Especial

  • Scary movies, open beer bar, Tito’s jello shots, and bags of salted peanuts.
  • Free raffle for beer merchandise.
  • Guests provide their own blankets/chairs 
  • Guests will be allowed to bring their own food & beverages as well
  • Chef Kevin Belton is back with a bang in his new cooking series — KEVIN BELTON’S NEW ORLEANS CELEBRATIONS!
    The 26-part series is a smorgasbord of delicious creations inspired by the vibrant festivals of New Orleans and the surrounding region. The series premieres on WYES on Saturday, at 9:30am. Each episode (26 in all) will repeat on Sundays at 1pm. Contact your local PBS station for airdates and times.
    New Orleans is known as the Festival Capital of the World, hosting over 130 festivals each year that showcase the unique food and multicultural heritage of the city. In his new courtyard kitchen at the WYES-TV studios, Belton dishes up his twist on some of the city’s best-tasting food booth favorites, from Breakfast Jambalaya to a Shrimp and Crab Burger.


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