Monday, November 27, 2023

A Toast to New Orleans and YOU- Week of November 27- December 4: Lighting of Christmas Tree at Windsor Ct & Lobby of Roosevelt / Fete De Noel/ Roots & Children's Hospital Parade/Hot Dish Dinner & more...../

 Good afternoon my darling family and friends. It a chilly, Cyber Monday, November 27. I am praying that you all had a blessed Thanksgiving week. Let's pray for the safe return of all the hostages.  I am looking forward to a week full of holiday festivities.  I hope this week will be fruitful and bring joy and happiness to you and your family. Safe travel to all of you returning home!  ðŸ˜˜

Thanksgiving 2023 will go down my memory lane as an unbelievably delicious and memorable one. Without my roommate Rick Tringali, his dog Nizi and my beloved brother Lorenzo out of town, I opted to invite longtime friends and new ones to join me at Thanksgiving. In between drops of rain, my lovely courtyard and living room were the setting for the feast. Chef William Leon cooked the turkey and the pork loin, dirty rice and my darling friends brought in the rest to make it a delicious Thanksgiving Feast!
WOW ! La Fete de Napoleón was quite a memorable night. It started with a lovely and delicious reception at the historic Napoleon House that was followed by an incredibly special preview of the epic film Napoleon. I loved the film, but I thought there were too many long battles. I do recommend it to history lovers. The acting and cinematography were  excellent!

Before you see Napoleon - read this: Napoleon Fact Check: 12 Biggest Changes & Historical Inaccuracies

Since I could not be in two places at the same time, I missed the annual  DDD's Canal Street Lightening 
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OMG, this is a deal that you cannot refuse: Announcing Cyber Monday Sale for the New Orleans Jazz Museum Improv Gala on Saturday, Dec. 2, featuring Irma Thomas, GALACTIC, featuring Anjelika “Jelly” Joseph, Mahmoud Chouki, Aurora Nealand, Shake ‘em Up Jazz Band, Opera Creole with Trumpet Mafia, Tim Laughlin, the Detroit Brooks Quintet, and other fabulous performers, great New Orleans cuisine, cocktails and more.

December 2

New Orleans Jazz Museum Improvisations Gala, presented by the Herb Alpert Foundation

Benefits: New Orleans Jazz Museum

Tickets: $150 Gala General Admission, $300 Patron Party & VIP Lounge

Location: 400 Esplanade Ave.

Contact: nolajazzmuseum.org/gala, gala@nojazzmuseum.org

Buy 2 General Admission tickets for only $200! That’s $100 off two tickets - Must purchase a minimum of two tickets to get the deal with code: CYBERMONDAY.  Available at www.nolajazzmuseum.org/gala.
Please take advantage of this offer from New Orleans Opera;
  Today is your last chance for 50% off
tickets to see Lisette Oropesa in Concert is TODAY. Use the code: SAVE50, valid through Monday, Nov. 27 at 11:59 PM.
The Spectacular Holiday Round Table Luncheon celebrating the holidays and Navidad will take place on Friday, December 15 at noon at Briquette's - The live entertainment will be spectacular and will include among others Suzaune Yee McKamey doing the popular 12 Nights of Christmas, guitarists Julio and Cesar performing Feliz Navidad, talented entertainers MaryFlynn, Carl Mack, Marshall Harris, Paul Mauffray, and others. $75 all inclusive. The chefs are preparing a delicious menu that will be shared later.
As in the past, it will be sold-out so reserve and pay for your table now via Zelle, Venmo or by sending a check to Margarita Bergen at 818 Marigny Street, Unit C. New Orleans, Louisiana 70117
Darlings, it is beginning to feel like Christmas, and it is that time of the year that we need to plan which of the 12 days of Christmas you and your table are you going to be at my spectacular festive, Holiday Round Table Luncheon on Friday, December 15 at 11:30 a.m. at Briquette's . I know that Michael Langford has Day 1, Punkin and Sammy have Day 5 and Triness have 7 Swans.  The entertainment will be unforgettable! Please let me know ASAP which day are you and your table:
Not to be missed!
WWOZ to second line to new home November 28!
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Calling All Guardians of the Groove! Join us along the route as WWOZ second lines from our home of the last 18 years in the French Market Building (1008 N. Peters St.) to our new home at Jax Brewery (600 Decatur St.) on Tuesday, November 28 starting at 10:30am! The event will begin with the removal of the iconic WWOZ sign hanging outside the door on N. Peters. The second line will begin promptly at 10:45am and take the route straight up N. Peters to Decatur St., past Jackson Square, directly to the Jax building.
The second line will be led by legendary New Orleans musicians including James Andrews & the Crescent City All-Stars, Treme Brass Band, Cyril Neville, John Boutte, Kermit Ruffins, Amanda Shaw, Charmaine Neville, Little Freddie King, Bruce "Sunpie" Barnes, Shamarr Allen, and more! We look forward to having members from the Black Masking Indian community join us, as well as Baby Dolls!
This celebratory second line will also feature WWOZ's award-winning staff, show hosts, and volunteers as well as dedicated board members, and key supporters. Please come out to celebrate along the route in your festive and fun attire-- WWOZ clothing, hats, umbrellas, and flags are highly encouraged! And if you can't be there in person, we'll be video streaming on our Facebook page and YouTube channel. Please join us there, too!
The second line will conclude outside our new home at the Shops at Jax Brewery (600 Decatur St.).
The WWOZ Second Line is sponsored by Corporate Realty, Mike Siegel.
More details on WWOZ's move to the Jax building can be found at http://wwoz.org/965266-wwoz-announces-new-home-atop-jax....
Mother Nature at its best:
We leave you this Sunday morning among the colors of fall at the Thompson Pond Preserve in Upstate New York. Videographer: Lorraine Mullins.
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The annual New Orleans Athletic Club's Turkey Day Race started in 1907 making it one of the oldest continuously running non-marathon races in the U.S. Money raised benefitted Spina Bifida
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These leftover turkey recipes, including casseroles, sandwiches, soups and more, will help ensure every bite of your Thanksgiving feast is enjoyed.
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WOW. this week is going to be a social decathlon for me. I am going to start it attending tonight the annual Lightening of the exquisite Christmas Tree at the Windsor Court Hotel

https://downtownnola.com/event/revellion-dinners/2023-11-26/ 

  November 28 is going to be a busy day for me. I will start it by attending the  annual 

Fete de Noel that benefit the Ladies Leukemia League

Ladies Leukemia League, Inc. is a 501 c 3, all-volunteer, non-profit organization founded in 1969 by a group of ladies dedicated to finding a cure for leukemia and related diseases.

The major fund raiser—LLL’s Fête de Noël Luncheon and Fashion Show—has become the premier event of the holiday season in the New Orleans Metropolitan Area.

Proceeds from this luncheon are used to fund grant proposals submitted by researchers at institutions in the Gulf South Region (Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas) evaluated by LLL’s medical panel.

This volunteer organization functions without a paid staff but rather with dedicated members who work year-round to bring hope to those who suffer.

Ladies Leukemia League, Inc.

Tickets: $110+

Location: Hilton New Orleans Riverside

Contact: 504-458-4288, ladiesleukemialeague.org 

The Roots of Music "Support Your Roots" Parade

 Roots of Music

Tue, Nov 28
5:30pm   We’re so excited to host the talented Kermit Ruffins in our Support Your Roots parade this year.
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The Marching Crusaders, along with community partners, will be marching from near our home base to @lildizzyscafe504 on November 28th starting at 5:30 pm. Tickets to our block party at Li’l Dizzy’s are available for purchase through the link in our bio- $25 for entrance and food!\ The parade participants include Casa Samba, Re-Creations Brass Band, Tulane, Fidelity, Slingshot Vehicles and Jeeps Club, NOLA Heat Dance Team, Baby Dolls, and Kinfolk Brass Band.

This is one dinner that I am not going to miss:

Hot Dish @ Paradigm Gardens 

Tuesday, November 28

Lightening of the Lobby of the Roosevelt Hotel 

This year, the Roosevelt is bringing back its beloved Christmas tradition on Nov. 28, unveiling 1,600 feet of garland and 4,000 glass ornaments, the hotel announced Wednesday morning.

New Orleans Saints Executive Vice President and General Manager Mickey Loomis will be there to help switch on the ceremonial lighting of over 112,000 lights, the Roosevelt said in a news release.

The hotel will also be offering various options for holiday dining experiences and drink options at the Sazerac Bar and Teddy's Café.

The Sazerac Bar is bringing back their annual holiday drinks, including the Christmas Cookie — a sweet, vodka-based mixed drink — and the Candy Cane, a sugar drink featuring Rumple Minze. 

Creative Writing Discussion with Maurice Carlos Ruffin
and UNO Creative Writing Workshop Alumni
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Join us on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at 6:00 PM for an engaging discussion about creative writing at the Earl K. Long Library, room 407. Alumni from the University of New Orleans Creative Writing Workshop (UNO CWW)--including Mimi Ayers, Christopher Louis Romaguera, and Maurice Carlos Ruffin--will share their experiences and how the UNO CWW has helped shape their careers.
This event is free, family-friendly, and open to the public. The Earl K. Long Library is accessible for community members with mobility limits.
Maurice Carlos Ruffin's collection of short stories, The Ones Who Don't Say They Love You, is One Book One New Orleans' selection as the focus of its citywide adult literacy initiatives and free public programming.

November 29 @ 7:30 pm 

Broadway in New Orleans – Wicked

Saenger Theatre 1111 Canal Street, New Orleans

November 29-December 17, 2023 | So much happened before Dorothy dropped in. WICKED, the Broadway sensation, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a different angle. Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another girl, born with emerald-green skin—smart, fiery, misunderstood, and possessing an extraordinary talent. 

Marigny Opera House presents :"Along The River Road" with Dustan Louque & Margaret Hebert

Friday, December 1, 2023 @ 7:30PM (Doors @ 7:00)

Dustan Louque returns to the Marigny Opera House with his acoustic holiday concert 'Along the River Road,' an exciting night filled with incredible music and unforgettable performances. Get ready to groove to Dustan Louque's soulful tunes as he takes you on a journey along the scenic River Road. Immerse yourself in the captivating atmosphere of this in-person event and let the music transport you to another world. With these songs, he and Margaret Hebert further illuminate St. James Parish and the Christmas Eve bonfires that line the Mississippi River where Dustan grew up.

Tickets available HERE, Suggested Donation: General Admission - $25 // Student, senior, etc. - $15

Kick off the 2023 Holiday Season

with the 2nd Annual

Children’s Hospital

New Orleans Holiday Parade!

Saturday, December 2 at 11 am

Our family-centered Holiday Parade is back, and will be even bigger and better this year! The parade will start from The French Market with an extended route through Downtown, and will end with a post-parade holiday experience and concert in Lafayette Square!

Only three parades are rolling in the French Quarter area of New Orleans, Louisiana. The rest are in other neighborhoods.
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With holiday shopping now in full swing, here are some seasonal entertainment attractions in the New Orleans area.
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These have been tumultuous times in the restaurant business. In New Orleans, that's meant change for a number of high-profile spots, and some still have giant question marks over their
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Make sure you read this article  before you watch "Napoleon."
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