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Celebrate the 3rd annual Jazz at Congo Square Festival in New Orleans on September 10th
The 3rd annual Jazz at Congo Square Festival will take place on Sunday, September 10th in Armstrong Park. The festival is a free celebration of New Orleans music, food, culture, and traditions featuring live entertainment from 1 pm to 7 pm. The festival will showcase a variety of artists who have contributed tremendously to our city’s local scene and the international music community at-large. There will also be local food, art and merchandise vendors as well as musical performaces by Delfeayo Marsalis and the Uptown Jazz Orchestra, Luther Grey and The Congo Square Drummers, Treme Brass Band and Anjelika “Jelly” Joseph.
Mini Chicken Pot Pies: Simple Dinner Ideas
Chicken pot pies are one of the most popular and top-rated meals of all time. These delicious mini bite-sized pot pies are super easy to make and are something your whole family will love any day of the week, but they are also great for movie nights or parties too.
Justin Timberlake and Timbaland team up again for Monday Night Football
Justin Timberlake and Timbaland are teaming up again to curate new music for the NFL’s Monday Night Football games during the league's 2023 season. ESPN revealed on Monday that the pop-superstar will be working with Timbaland to create music which will run during various promotional spots as well as live telecasts and pre-game shows for select Monday night games.
After 50 years, the Krewe of Jefferson will no longer roll on Mardi Gras Day
The Krewe of Jefferson, Metairie's oldest truck parade has announced that it will no longer be participating in Mardi Gras due to lack of participation. The announcement was made on the club's Facebook page. The announcement came as a shock to many, who expressed their sadness and disappointment in the comments section under the post, with over 150 comments posted in just a few hours.
Trans-Siberian Orchestra returns to New Orleans this holiday season with their 2023 Winter Tour
Great news for all TSO fans! Trans-Siberian Orchestra is coming back to New Orleans this holiday season to the Smoothie King Center on Wednesday, December 13th. "Rock out this holiday season with TSO as we bring back ‘The Ghosts of Christmas Eve: The Best of TSO and More’! We're are pulling out all the stops to make sure this winter tour is our best show in years."
Beignet Fest is back on September 23rd in New Orleans
It's a sweet time in New Orleans because Beignet Fest returns on Saturday, September 23rd, from 10 am to 6 pm at New Orleans City Park Festival Grounds. Beignet Festival was founded in 2016 by Amy and Sherwood Collins whose son, Liam, who was diagnosed with autism at 3 years old. Soon after they discovered that New Orleans was lacking opportunities for children who are on the Autism spectrum. They wanted to do something to help their son and all the other families in New Orleans who were also struggling to find programs. Bringing together the overwhelming need for programs to assist children with Autism and their idea about a festival centered around beignets, they created the Beignet Fest and the Beignet Fest Foundation, which makes grants with the proceeds from the festival to support New Orleans-area programs that serve children with development delays.
Broadway's blockbuster musical WICKED returns to the Saenger Theatre in New Orleans
The Saenger Theatre and Broadway in New Orleans has announced that WICKED will return to New Orleans from November 29th through December 17th, 2023. This fall WICKED celebrates its 20th Anniversary on Broadway. WICKED is now the 4th longest-running show in the history of Broadway. In 2017, WICKED surpassed The Phantom of the Opera as Broadway's second-highest grossing musical, trailing only The Lion King. WICKED is the winner of over 100 international awards including Grammy Awards and Tony Awards and has been performed in over 100 cities in 16 countries around the world.
Jennifer Aniston reveals what pieces she kept from Friends wardrobe
As you know, Jennifer Aniston is still very close with her Friends co-stars but she is also still close to Rachel Green, the character sheportrayed on the showfor 10 years. Aniston is on the cover of the Wall Street Journal for its Fall Women’s Fashion issue and in her interview with WSJ, Aniston revealed that she kept a pair of red loafers and a floral dress that Courteney Cox wore as Monica. Last year, Aniston's longtime hairstylist Chris McMillan shared a photo to Aniston wearing the dress next to him, which she later shared on her Instagram stories with the caption, “Does the dress look familiar? Still got it.”
A new tropical disturbance could be headed into the Gulf of Mexico next week
The National Hurricane Center is monitoring an area of moisture that is currently sitting over Central America could have the possibility of tropical development in the coming days. The NHC gives the disturbance a 50% chance of development into a tropical system as it moves northward to the Caribbean into the Gulf over the next seven days. The next named storm will be called Idalia.
Tropical Storm Harold heads toward the Texas-Mexico border as tropics heat up
On Tuesday morning, the National Hurricane Center said that Tropical Storm Harold is expected to bring heavy rainfall and high winds to much of south Texas and northern Mexico throughout the next 48 hours. Harold formed in the Gulf of Mexico early Tuesday morning and is currently about 70 miles southeast of Port Mansfield, TX. The storm is moving west-northwest toward the Texas-Mexico border at 18 mph, producing wind speeds of 45 mph with tropical storm force winds extending out 115 miles from Harold's center. The NHC said that Harold could increase in strength before making landfall later tonight.
Calling all coffee lovers! Check out the 1st annual NOLA Coffee Festival next month
Calling all coffee lovers!! The 1st annual NOLA Coffee Festival will take place on Friday, September 15th and Saturday, September 16th at the Earnest N. Morial Convention Center from 9 am to 4 pm.
Sazerac in Seersucker Bourbon Dinner at Tujague’s Restaurant is back next month
It's back! The Sazerac in Seersucker Bourbon Dinner at Tujague’s restaurant in New Orleans returns on Thursday, September 14th, 2023. This annual event features a specially prepared 5-course menu that is paired beautifully with five featured bourbons.
Frozen S'mores: Decadent Desserts
Who doesn't love S'mores? But who wants to wait until winter for them? With this simple recipe for frozen s'mores, you can have a refreshing version of this dessert, anytime you want. Plus, there is nothing better than a delicious cold treat on a hot summer day especially here in Louisiana. The best part is these frozen treats are so easy to make and hello... chocolate! Do I need to say more??
Westbank Heritage Festival celebrates its 7th year in Westwego next month
The 7th annual Westbank Heritage Festival returns to the Segnette Field at the John Alario Center in Westwego, on Saturday, September 23rd and Sunday, September 24th from 12 noon to 9 pm. The free festival will feature live musical performances, great food and games for the entire family for a whole weekend of fun.
The Queen, Baton Rouge's newest casino set to open on Thursday, August 24th
Get ready Baton Rouge, The Queen is scheduled to open to the public on Thursday, August 24th. The Queen, which was formerly the Hollywood Casino, underwent a $85 million total renovation that moved from the Mississippi River to land, with a new casino, dining and entertainment destination that expanded from 62,000 square feet to over 100,000 square feet.
ALDI to purchase all Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarkets
German discount retailer Aldi announced on Wednesday that they are purchasing all of Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket's locations from parent company Southeastern Grocers for an undisclosed price. The majority of the Winn-Dixie and Harveys are located in Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi and Florida. The deal to purchase the nearly 400 stores is set to close in the first half of 2024.
Baton Rouge mayor announces new road rehabilitation program
On Wednesday, Baton Rouge's Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced a plan that will see 50 miles of Baton Rouge roads will be repaved and restriped over the next few years under a new road rehabilitation program.
Governor Edwards declares a state of emergency for Louisiana due to the extreme heat
Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards has declared a state of emergency for Louisiana due to concerns that have brought on by extreme heat throughout the state. Over the past couple of months, there have been dozens of high temperature records set, some days with a heat index of 115 degrees or above. Also, the extreme drought that recently resulted in a Louisiana being place under a statewide burn ban.
Chris Stapleton brings his "All-American Road Show" to Lafayette on November 16th
Grammy award winning country singer and songwriter Chris Stapleton has added a stop in Louisiana to his "All-American Road Show." Stapleton will perform at the Cajundome in Lafayette on Thursday, November 16th, 2023.
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Tina Howell is a credentialed writer, photographer, television and radio commentator and podcast host who covers sports, community events, and business news. She is a member of the PFWA, LSWA and Press Clubs of New Orleans and Baton Rouge.
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