A Toast to New Orleans and YOU. Week of October 30 to November 6: Happy Halloween/ Noche de Muertos/ NO Film Festival/ Moonlight &Miracles/ Carnival du Vin/Nocturne XX and more
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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
New Orleans Jazz Museum
400 Esplanade Ave.New OrleansUnited States (map)
A Vibrant Celebration of Life and Tradition!
Join us for an unforgettable evening at the New Orleans Jazz Museum as we celebrate "Noche de Muertos at the Museum" on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, from 5:30 to 7 pm. Immerse yourself in the rich cultural tapestry of the Day of the Dead in a gala organized by the Jazz Museum and the Mexican Consulate in New Orleans.
Indulge your senses as we offer an array of delicious Mexican snacks and enticing cocktails throughout the event, adding a touch of culinary delight to the festivities. Experience the electrifying atmosphere with live music performances that will transport you into the heart of the celebration.
Get ready to showcase your creativity with our thrilling costume contest. Come dressed in your most captivating and imaginative Day of the Dead attire for a chance to win exciting prizes!
Admission to this extraordinary event is free and open to the public, granting you access to an enchanting evening filled with cultural immersion, live entertainment, and the opportunity to connect with a diverse community of individuals who share a passion for art, music, and tradition.
After receiving 3,900 submissions from 117 countries for the 34th anniversary of the festival, our seasoned team of programmers selected a slate of 127 films in competition that represent a wealth of perspectives. These include 29 feature films (19 documentaries, 10 narrative features) and 98 short films, with 25 world premieres, 9 US premieres, 40 Southern premieres, and 49 Louisiana premieres.
Overall, films from filmmakers based in the American South represent 60% of the lineup, and Louisiana-made films represent 22% of the lineup. The directors of selected films represent 35 different nationalities. Films directed by women and non-binary directors account for 60% of the lineup, films helmed by directors of color make up 60%, and films from directors identifying as part of the LGBTQ+ community account for 41% of selected films.
Our full #NOFF2023 lineup includes 151 films, 2 South Pitches, 3 Artist Talks, 3 workshops, and 17 panel conversations.eceiving 3,900 submissions from 117 countries for the 34th anniversary of the festival, our seasoned team of programmers selected a slate of 127 films in competition that represent a wealth of perspectives. These include 29 feature films (19 documentaries, 10 narrative features) and 98 short films, with 25 world premieres, 9 US premieres, 40 Southern premieres, and 49 Louisiana premieres.
Overall, films from filmmakers based in the American South represent 60% of the lineup, and Louisiana-made films represent 22% of the lineup. The directors of selected films represent 35 different nationalities. Films directed by women and non-binary directors account for 60% of the lineup, films helmed by directors of color make up 60%, and films from directors identifying as part of the LGBTQ+ community account for 41% of selected films.
Our full #NOFF2023 lineup includes 151 films, 2 South Pitches, 3 Artist Talks, 3 workshops, and 17 panel conversations.
After receiving 3,900 submissions from 117 countries for the 34th anniversary of the festival, our seasoned team of programmers selected a slate of 127 films in competition that represent a wealth of perspectives. These include 29 feature films (19 documentaries, 10 narrative features) and 98 short films, with 25 world premieres, 9 US premieres, 40 Southern premieres, and 49 Louisiana premieres.
Overall, films from filmmakers based in the American South represent 60% of the lineup, and Louisiana-made films represent 22% of the lineup. The directors of selected films represent 35 different nationalities. Films directed by women and non-binary directors account for 60% of the lineup, films helmed by directors of color make up 60%, and films from directors identifying as part of the LGBTQ+ community account for 41% of selected films.
Our full #NOFF2023 lineup includes 151 films, 2 South Pitches, 3 Artist Talks, 3 workshops, and 17 panel conversations.
On Friday, November 3, the eleventh annual Moonlight and Miracles, presented by the Gayle and Tom Benson Foundation, will take place at the Caesars Superdome. This year’s black-tie gala will feature live music by Blue Rhythm, great food and drinks, the Mercedes-Benz raffle, presented by Gallagher, Latter & Blum and Securance Technologies. During this year's event, Ochsner Health will honor Mrs. Gayle Benson for her dedication and support as chair of the event for ten years. Ochsner will also honor John Curtis Christian School and Suma Reddy-Satti, MD as the 2023 Miracle Makers.If you are unable to attend the event, be sure to tune in to the the fourth annual Moonlight & Miracles telethon on Sunday, November 12th. The program will air on WVUE-Fox 8 at 7 pm. Visit ochsner.org/moonlight or contact specialevents@ochsner.org for sponsorship opportunities.
November 3
Moonlight and Miracles
Benefits: Ochsner Health
Tickets: $250
Location: Caesars Superdome, 1500 Sugar Bowl Dr.
Contact: 504-842-7110, ochsner.org/moonlight
November 3
Jefferson Community Foundation Gala Celebration
Benefits: Jefferson Community Foundation
Tickets: $250, table sponsorships also available
Location: 3600 Chateau Blvd, Kenner
Contact: 504-264-1237, jeffersoncommunity.org
November 4
Carnivale du Vin
Benefits: Emeril Lagasse Foundation
Tickets: Varies
Location: The Fillmore, 6 Canal St.
Contact: emeril.org
November 5
NOCTURNE XX
Benefits: Musical Arts Society of New Orleans
Tickets: Patron: $150, Young Patron: $150, Table of 10: $250
Location: Ritz-Carlton Hotel, 921 Canal St.
Contact: 504-899-4826, masno.org
November 5
Imagination Gala
Benefits: Ochsner Hospital for Children
Tickets: $250
Location: The Sugar Mill
Contact: ochsner.org/imaginationgala
November 5
Mensches & Merriment
Benefits: Shir Chadash Conservative Congregation
Tickets: $180-$10,000
Location: Shir Chadash, 3737 W. Esplanade Ave.
Contact: 504-889-1144, shirchadash.org
New Orleans & Company Partners with WWOZ to Launch Groundbreaking Musician Database
New Orleans & Company is excited to partner with WWOZ, known for showcasing the best of New Orleans music around the world
NEW ORLEANS, LA – Representing over 200 New Orleans musicians and counting, the New Orleans & Company Musician Database, powered by WWOZ is an online compendium of the talented musicians who make our city special through their creativity, artistry, and dedication to their craft on a daily basis launching this month.
“It is fitting that we introduce this incredible and growing collection of information for our musician community during “Music Month,” a project that has been on our wish list to provide the New Orleans’ cultural community for a long time,” said Walt Leger III, President and CEO, New Orleans & Company. “It is an honor to offer this level of support to those who provide the soundtrack for our city, and it is our mission to grow this database to include artists and culture bearers from more genres.”
For years, New Orleans & Company has partnered with WWOZ to provide their Livewire calendar’s music listings to millions of NewOrleans.com visitors. The Musician Database elevates the partnership by connecting the live music calendar to detailed pages on the musicians and bands scheduled to perform on any given night. With roughly half a million visits to the front page of those listings alone this year so far, this project unlocks the opportunity to showcase the community’s musicians to a large, targeted audience of visitors and locals who want to support New Orleans music.
Every artist will have a unique URL. As an example, James Andrews’ URL can be viewed here: https://www.neworleans.com/listing/james-andrews/46408/.
