The 2024 French Quarter Festival presented by Chevron:

 A Celebration of Louisiana’s Living Legends, April 11-14

40+ Music Debuts, 60+ Culinary Experiences, New Stages, and more!

Big Chief Monk Boudreaux and the Golden Eagles on stage at FQF 2023 photo by: Cedric Ellsworth

Check out What’s New 

• Jack Daniel’s Stage in Spanish Plaza: The Jack Daniel’s Stage which has moved to Spanish Plaza on the riverfront includes Water Seed presents the Journey to Funsktar, showcasing a special light show, and the debut of Teedra Moses, and The Original Pinettes Brass Band with Mia X. 
• DJ Stage on the Riverfront at the Foot of Canal: A first for Fest and exciting addition for attendees is the DJ Stage which will feature 24 popular DJs from across the city playing a variety of beats. 
• Culinary Stage: Popular Chef Kevin Belton hosts the Culinary Stage presented by Kingfish Kitchen and Cocktails on the Riverfront featuring interviews and demos with FQF chefs daily.
• Premium VIP Offerings and Expanded Fest Family Experience: The free festival offers fans a chance to Fest in style with upgraded viewing options including the expansion of the Fest Family Experience from three to four hospitality lounges and tents, and the introduction of Front-of-Stage Passes and parking options that take the hassle out of the day. 
• WWL Louisiana Media Stage: WWL Louisiana moves from the New Orleans Jazz Museum to Spanish Plaza and premiers its broadcast stage that will also engage fans throughout the weekend. 
• New Orleans.com Stage powered by New Orleans & Company in Jackson Square: An all-star lineup featuring John Boutté, Quiana Lynell and the Lush Life, James Andrews, and more.
• Loyola University Esplanade in the Shade Stage at the New Orleans Jazz Museum: Fans will notice a new presence inside the gates on Esplanade Ave. with the Loyola University Esplanade in the Shade Stage with performances from Astral Project, Iceman Special, and students from Loyola University. 
• Ernie’s Schoolhouse Stage: Now located in Aquarium Plaza, it welcomes the debut of Bonnabel High School Concert Band, and more.

French Quarter Fest food is diverse and delicious. See Ian McNulty’s scouting report here.

• BY IAN MCNULTY 

'Champions row' at Jax Lot

French Quarter Fest food competes for your appetite, not awards. But the Jax Lot is shaping up as a champions row, lined with vendors who have racked up accolades at other competitions.

Bao Mi won a top award at last year’s National Fried Chicken Festival, and it has the same Korean fried chicken bao ($7).

LUFU NOLA won top honors two years in a row at Food Fight, and it makes its French Quarter Fest debut here with a range of Indian street food ($8-$16).

Food truck Southerns hit a superfecta at last year’s Oak Street Po-Boy Festival with four awards, and it's back at Jax Lot with its fried chicken sandwich ($12), as well as its stand-out cracklins ($13).

Speaking of Po-Boy Fest, that’s where Red Fish Grill once served its tangy, fried BBQ oyster po-boy ($15), and you can get a taste again here.

Full circle at Jackson Square

Classic and new vendors are interspersed across the festival areas, and this one at the center of it all brings that interplay into focus.

A new one to watch is Nori Guys, a pop-up bringing spicy tuna sushi tacos ($10) and crab and tuna wonton nachos ($12).

This is also where you’ll find Tujague’s, the city’s second-oldest name in dining, with shrimp-stuffed mirliton ($11) and shrimp remoulade ($12)

And no vendor has more experience in the game than Vaucresson Sausage Co., which was here from the start of the festival and returns with its classic po-boys of hot sausage or crawfish sausage (a pork blend) and a new rendition with jerk chicken sausage ($10 each).

City of New Orleans Announces Public Safety Preparations for French Quarter Fest, Issues Traffic and Transportation Reminders 

NEW ORLEANS — The City of New Orleans today announced the public safety measures in place ahead of French Quarter Festival, which is expected to bring hundreds of thousands of visitors to New Orleans. Residents are encouraged to prepare for heavy pedestrian and vehicular traffic and to celebrate safely throughout the weekend.  

"I am thrilled for the return of French Quarter Festival, the largest celebration and showcase of Louisiana music in the world,” said Mayor LaToya Cantrell. “With more than 20 stages playing various genres of music and nearly 60 local restaurants serving up delicious classics, there is something for everyone to enjoy this weekend. Our economy is our culture, so it is vital that we invest in our local culture-bearers to keep it alive. After another safe and successful fest last year, our public safety team stands ready to keep the crowds and streets safe again this year. It takes great coordination and collaboration to host such events, and we are prepared to once again demonstrate to everyone why New Orleans is the best in the world at executing major events and festivals with a rich culture that is absolutely unmatched."   

The New Orleans Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (NOHSEP) office will activate the City’s Event Command Post that will be staffed by representatives from public safety agencies to monitor events. NOHSEP will also partner with the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Joint Terrorism Task Forces and the Louisiana State Analytic and Fusion Exchange Center to ensure public safety.    

After today’s severe weather, the weather is expected to improve heading into the weekend. NOHSEP will continue monitoring the weather in partnership with the National Weather Service throughout the weekend. To follow real time weather forecasts, visit weatherwise.nola.gov.  

Details on special events are available at ready.nola.gov/events. Residents and visitors are also encouraged to follow @nolaready on social media and sign up for emergency alerts by texting “NOLAREADY” to 77295. 

Traffic Restrictions  

In anticipation of large crowds, the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) will restrict traffic to ensure the safety of pedestrians. Additional intermittent street closures might be required as crowd size warrants.  

From 5 p.m. to 12 a.m. on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Bourbon Street, from Iberville to St. Ann streets, will be closed to vehicular traffic. Only emergency vehicles will be able to cross Bourbon Street. Public safety officials will screen vehicles entering the French Quarter within the perimeter of Iberville, Decatur, Dumaine and North Rampart streets. Only residents, employees, hotel guests and taxis or ride hailing services will be allowed to drive vehicles into the French Quarter. Additionally, from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, the following streets and intersections will be closed to traffic:  

• Rampart Street from Iberville Street to St. Ann Street 
• Canal Street from Chartres Street to Burgundy Street 
• Dumaine Street from Dauphine Street to Royal Street 
• Decatur Street from Conti Street to Dumaine Street 
• N. Peters Street at Canal Street will close intermittently as needed per traffic 

French Quarter Fest Kickoff Parade   

Street closures will also be in place along the route of the French Quarter Fest Opening Day Parade the morning of Thursday, April 11. The parade will begin at 10 a.m. on the 200 Block of Bourbon Street and will proceed down St. Ann Street to Jackson Square for the Annual Opening Day Ceremony at the NewOrleans.com Stage powered by New Orleans & Co.   

The parade will take the following route:  

• Begin at Iberville Street and Bourbon Street  
• Continue on Bourbon Street to St. Ann Street  
• Right on St. Ann Street to Chartres Street  
• Right on Chartres Street to Jackson Square 
• End inside Jackson Square

Transportation Impacts  

In anticipation of increased ridership during weekend events, the Regional Transit Authority (RTA) encourages riders to plan ahead and pre-purchase fares. Download the Le Pass app to plan your trip, check service alerts, purchase fares, and track your bus or streetcar in real-time. For up-to-date service information and more, visit the agency's website at www.norta.com or call Ride line (5 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily) at (504) 248-3900.  

Due to heavy pedestrian and vehicular activity, the City of New Orleans recommends that residents avoid driving through the French Quarter area if not involved in festivities. Residents and festival attendees are encouraged to use rideshare (bikes and cars), public transportation (bus, streetcar and ferry) and bicycling to attend French Quarter Fest if possible.   

Safety Reminders  

As always during major special events, residents and visitors are encouraged to take care in large crowds and to report suspicious activity to public safety officials.   

About the Festival 

French Quarter Festival began in 1984 when Mayor Ernest "Dutch" Morial, the first African American mayor of New Orleans, conceived the idea of a uniquely New Orleans event that would attract both visitors and locals back to the French Quarter and stimulate a healthy business environment ahead of hosting the World's Fair in May 1984.  

Today, more than 20 stages with over 270 local acts are set up throughout the French Quarter to celebrate local music and represent every genre from traditional and contemporary jazz to R&B, New Orleans funk, brass bands, folk, gospel, Latin, Zydeco, classical, cabaret and international. Events associated with French Quarter Fest will take place Thursday, April 11 through Sunday, April 14, with the French Quarter Fest Opening Day Parade on Thursday, April 11 at 10 a.m., followed by the Opening Day Ceremony held at 11 a.m. in Jackson Square. Additional details about festival events are available at frenchquarterfest.org.  

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His explanation was nebulous and hard to understand.

The chef added a nebulous spice to the dish.

She wore a nebulous dress to the party.

The team played a nebulous game.

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⭐ Monet: The Immersive Experience is a 360º digital art exhibition that invites you to step into the world of the French painter Claude Monet, one of the greatest artistic geniuses of the nineteenth century.

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CITY OF NEW ORLEANS ANNOUNCES MONTHLY AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT INFORMATION SESSIONS

NEW ORLEANS — On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) into law. The $1.9 trillion package is designed to directly combat the COVID-19 pandemic and its impacts to states and municipalities. The City of New Orleans received $388 million in ARPA funds, and as of February 2024, $245 million has been spent and another $48.5 million has been obligated, representing 76 percent of the City’s total appropriation.  

The ARPA Implementation Team will begin holding monthly ARPA Information Sessions at libraries throughout New Orleans. The information sessions will be an opportunity to share updates on ARPA funded projects, share upcoming funding opportunities, answer questions from stakeholders and connect New Orleanians with agencies who have received ARPA funds. Details on the information sessions are included below.  

• April Information sessions:
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• April 11, 5 - 7p.m. Nora Navra Library (3001 Gentilly Blvd.) – Meeting Room

May Information Sessions:

• May 6, 5 - 7 p.m. East New Orleans Regional Library (5641 Read Blvd.) – Large Meeting Room
• May 7, 5 - 7 p.m. Algiers Regional Library (3014 Holiday Dr.) – Small Meeting Room   
• May 7, 5 - 7 p.m. Milton H. Latter Library (5120 St Charles Ave.) – Dining Room
• May 8, 5 - 7 p.m. Robert E. Smith Library (6301 Canal Blvd.) – Meeting Room
• May 9, 5 - 7 p.m. Nora Navra Library (3001 Gentilly Blvd.) – Meeting Room  

June Information Sessions:

• June 3, 5 - 7 p.m. East New Orleans Regional Library (5641 Read Blvd.) – Large Meeting Room
• June 4, 5 - 7 p.m. Algiers Regional Library (3014 Holiday Dr.) – Small Meeting Room  
• June 4, 5 - 7 p.m. Milton H. Latter Library (5120 St Charles Ave.) – Dining Room
• June 5, 5 - 7 p.m. Robert E. Smith Library (6301 Canal Blvd.) – Meeting Room
• June 6, 5 - 7 p.m. Nora Navra Library (3001 Gentilly Blvd.) – Meeting Room  

The ARPA Implementation Project Management Office (ARPA PMO) was established in the Fall of 2023 to ensure ARPA funds are spent in full compliance with federal guidelines and to support Departments in spending their ARPA allocations. The ARPA PMO provides oversight, risk assessment, management and monitoring compliance of ARPA funds to ensure projects are designed to be on time and meet goals and compliance mandates.  

For further information and updates on the City's ARPA investments and initiatives, contact City’s ARPA team at arpa@nola.gov or visit the official website at nola.gov/arpa/.

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Which sentence uses "nebulous" correctly?

His explanation was nebulous and hard to understand.

The chef added a nebulous spice to the dish.

She wore a nebulous dress to the party.

The team played a nebulous game.

Which sentence uses "nebulous" correctly?

His explanation was nebulous and hard to understand.

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• The Tigers play host to McNeese on Tuesday night at Alex Box Stadium

Tue.

Apr 9

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Baton Rouge, La. (Alex Box Stadium, Skip Bertman Field)

W, 16-0 (7)

Fri.

Apr 12

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Knoxville, Tenn. (Lindsey Nelson Stadium)

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Knoxville, Tenn. (Lindsey Nelson Stadium)

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2828 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70119

Thursday

Apr 11

7:00 PM

Groovemaster Presents

Loose Cattle + Duquette Johnston

Duquette Johnston

Friday

Apr 12

7:00 PM

Honey Island Swamp Band

The Desert Nudes

TICKETS

Saturday

Apr 13

7:00 PM

Gal Holiday & The Honky Tonk Revue

TICKETS

Saturday

Apr 13

10:30 PM

Groovemaster Presents

Kirk Joseph's Brass with Class

Featuring: Roger Lewis (Dirty Dozen), Dave Mullen, Dwayne Paulin, Aurélien Barn

TICKETS

Sunday

Apr 14

7:00 PM

Groovemaster Presents

The Wild Tchoupitoulas 50th Anniversary - featuring the Uptown Ruler Cyril Neville

With Omari Neville & The Fuel

TICKETS

Monday

Apr 15

7:00 PM

Janiva Magness

TICKETS

Wednesday

Apr 17

7:00 PM

Zach Person

Layla Musselwhite & Jimmy Robinson

TICKETS

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Thursday

Apr 18

7:00 PM

An evening with Nicolas Michaux, Turner Cody and Ben Chace

TICKETS

Friday

Apr 19

7:00 PM

Alvin Youngblood Hart

TICKETS

Saturday

Apr 20

7:00 PM

Groovemaster Presents

Kevn Kinney (of Drivin n Cryin’)

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• The Pfister Sisters
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618 Frenchmen Street ♪ New Orleans, LA ♫ PH (504) 942-3731

ThuApr11

6:00-9:00pm

Joy Clark

$10 Cover

ThuApr11

10pm

Soul Project

$10 cover

Built upon the funky foundation of New Orleans, Soul Project FUAS bring their own voices to the  mix of Funk, Blues, Gospel, Jazz. and Groove that the Crescent City continually produces.

FriApr12

3pm

Chris Johnson Band

No Cover

FriApr12

6pm

Andrew Duhon

$20 cover

Tickets

Andrew Duhon is a songwriter from New Orleans, a teller of stories with an undeniable voice, weighted and soulful. Duhon has released 3 recordings, the latest of which, ‘The Moorings’, was nominated for a Grammy in 2014 for ‘Best Engineered Album’. He has toured solo for much of his career, and that troubadour element is certainly present, an usher of modern day folklore. 

FriApr12

10:00pm-1:00am

Dwayne Dopsie

$10 cover

Tickets

FriApr12

1:30AM (Sat Morning)

James McClaskey's Rhythm Band

$10

Tickets

After hour events for New Orleans Swing Festival & Ultimate Lindy Hop Showdown. Open to public participation or spectating.

SatApr13

6:00-9:00pm

Tuba Skinny

No Cover

SatApr13

10pm

Soul Rebels

$20

Tickets

SatApr13

1:30am (Sun Morning)

Amber Rachelle + The Sweet Potatoes

Tickets

After hour events for New Orleans Swing Festival & Ultimate Lindy Hop Showdown. Open to public participation or spectating.

SunApr14

2:30-5:30pm

Treme Brass Band

$10

Tickets

The musicians appearing at the Palm Court are some of the legends of New Orleans music. We have live music five nights a week - dinner 7pm til 11pm. The Palm Court is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays but is available for private party bookings on those days We take group bookings up to 180 persons any day or night of the week. A variety of options are open to such groups and we are very happy to work with our clients to provide their group with a customized evening of entertainment and catering according to their needs.

Reservations Suggested

April 2024

THU

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April 11 @ 7:30 pm

Duke Heitger & Crescent City Joymakers

Takin' It to the Streets

Weekly Brass Band events:

Mondays - Big 6 Brass Band at Da Jump Off Lounge (1901 N. Claiborne Ave.) - 9pm

Tuesdays - TBC Brass Band at Maple Leaf Bar (8316 Oak St.) - 9pm

Tuesdays - Sporty's Brass Band at Hi Ho Lounge (2239 St. Claude Ave) - 9pm

Tuesdays - Brass Band at Rabbit Hole (1228 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd.) - 10pm

Wednesdays - New Breed Brass Band at Blue Nile (532 Frenchmen St.) - 9:30pm

Thursdays - Brass-A-Holics at Jazz Playhouse (300 Bourbon St.) - 7:30pm

Thursdays - Where Y'At Brass Band at Blue Nile (532 Frenchmen St.) - 9pm

Fridays - Sporty's Brass Band at Brass Hall (1104 Decatur St.) - 9pm

Fridays - Trumpet Slim & Brass Flavor at Blue Nile Balcony Room (532 Frenchmen St.) - 10pm

Saturdays - Marigny Street Brass Band at Blue Nile Balcony Room (532 Frenchmen St.) - 10pm

Saturdays - City of Trees Brass Band at Maison (508 Frenchmen St.) - 10pm

Sundays - Brass Band Sundays at Treme Hideaway (1234 N. Claiborne) - 10pm

Sundays - Street Legends Brass Band at Blue Nile (532 Frenchmen St.) - 10:30pm

Sundays - Hot 8 Brass Band at the Howlin' Wolf (907 S. Peters St) - 10:30pm

Noises Off by Michael Frayne

Opens at Jefferson Performing Arts Center Friday, April 12, 2024

“The Funniest Farce Ever Written”

Features an All-Local Cast Directed by Harold Heno

(Metairie, Louisiana—The comedy Noises Off is the next Jefferson Performing Arts Society production onstage at Jefferson Performing Arts Center, featuring a cast of nine local performers directed by Harold Heno. Called “the funniest farce ever written”, it will run for five performances only from April 12 through 21 as part of JPAS’s 46^th season. 

Noises Off (1982) is a Tony-nominated play by British playwright Michael Frayn that is a staple of professional theaters on both sides of the Atlantic. It became a popular movie directed by Peter Bogdanovich in 1992, featuring Michael Caine and Carol Burnett. This play within a play is filled with slapstick antics, including plenty of slamming doors, fallen trousers, and lost sardines. The plot involves a group of British actors rehearsing a flop called Nothing’s On who are far from ready for opening night. Offstage intrigue and drama between the actors add to the show’s fast-paced hilarity, mischief, and mayhem.

Director Harold Heno graduated with his MFA in Directing from the University of New Orleans and spent three years as the resident designer/technical director at Le Petit Theatre before being brought to Campbell University in North Carolina to build their theatre major program. After 5 years in NC, he and his family moved to NYC where he spent 19 years in educational and professional theatre, directing and producing. He and his wife returned to New Orleans during the COVID pandemic. Says Heno of Noises Off: “To this day, it’s still the funniest show I have ever seen or directed, and I am thrilled to share it with another audience!”

FEATURING:

Nancy White as DOTTY OTLEY

Elizabeth McCoy as BROOKE ASHTON

Mary Lee Jacobs as BELINDA BLAIR

Bailey Gabrish as POPPY NORTON TAYLOR

Benjamin Clement as LLOYD DALLAS

Johnathan Mares as GARRY LEJEUNE

Leon Contavesprie as FREDERICK FELLOWES

David Jacobs as SELSDON MOWBRAY

Miles Hamauei as TIMOTHY ALLGOOD

Purchase tickets by calling 504-885-2000 or visit www.jpas.org

Darlings the month of April brings a lot of birthdays and as such I am celebrating not only my birthday (April 24) but also Sammy Steele, Michael Langford , Carl Mack, Rick Tringali and others.

To celebrate the birthdays, as in the past there will be a Champagne Fiesta Round Table Luncheon on April 12 at noon at the 12th Night Revelers room at legendary Antoine's Restaurant. Since it is my 78th birthday, only 78 guests will be allowed and the price will be $78 all inclusive.

Don't be left out and RSVP and pay now via Zelle, Venmo or check to Margarita Bergen. 811 Marigny Street, New Orleans. LA 70117. Guests are invited to wear WHITE.

Friday Night Wine School

Swirl Wine Bar & Market

3143 Ponce de Leon Street

New Orleans, LA 70119

Join us for the 4th in our series of exploring the 20 Italian wine regions, where once a month we take a deep dive into a specific region (or two) – discussing the major grape varieties, terroirs, producers and Italian classification system. So, if you adore Italy like we adore Italy, or just want to learn more about one of the greatest wine-producing countries on earth, come along on our journey, we promise it will be a fun, educational and delicious trip!

Each of the 20 Italian wine regions features an array of climates, landscapes, and historical influences making the country home to one of the largest numbers of indigenous grape varieties in the world. The exact number of grape varieties is challenging to pinpoint due to regional variations, local names, and ongoing research. However, estimates suggest that Italy has well over 2,000 native grape varieties. We know that tackling Italy can feel daunting, so in usual Swirl form, we are here to help!

With their geographical borders touching each other, it seems as if the central Italian wine regions of Abruzzo and Umbria would have much in terms of viticultural history and styles. They share a rugged terrain created by the Appenine mountains and both have rich cultural heritage, natural beauty, and distinctive culinary traditions that contribute to their unique identities. However, as we look closer it seems that their contrasts are more evident than their similarities.

Umbria's landlocked location and shared border with Tuscany have significantly influenced its wine culture. Its continental climate means it experiences more extreme weather, with its hot summers and cold winters due to its inland location. Umbria has a more significant diurnal temperature variation, balancing a wine's ripeness and acidity, which is crucial for producing well-balanced wines with complexity and structure. Umbria and Tuscany have some shared cultural history that have led to stylistic similarities as well.

Abruzzo, on the other hand, is located on the Adriatic coast and is characterized by a diverse landscape that includes mountains, hills, and coastline. Its proximity to the sea gives it a Mediterranean climate, which is generally milder compared to the more inland Umbria. Traditional practices such as transhumance (seasonal migration of livestock) and shepherding have deep roots in Abruzzo's history and contribute to its rustic character. Economically, Abruzzo is characterized by its agrarian economy and smaller-scale industries, compared to Umbria, which has seen greater economic diversification and development,

Join us this evening as we discuss the similarities but more noticeably, the differences in these two wine regions that share a border yet have traveled very diverse paths. Wesley Kohler-Bergere will lead this fun and informative tasting of whites, reds and rosé.

Learn a little, drink a little and have some fun with us! I hope you'll join us, 7 spots are remaining and you can book them here - Umbria & Abruzzo

Time Slot Added, Rosenthal Tasting -  We've added a 5PM time slot to our tasting with Sophia Charow of Rosenthal Wine Merchants. She has a plane to catch and won't be present for one of the later spots so we've added another. Alex Minton will take over when Sophia leaves. 

Sunday Pop Up!  Come check out our new Sunday pop-up from 12:30 to 6, The Nell Shell! Featuring Lobster Rolls, Lump Crab Rolls and Smoked Tuna Rolls - they've been a HUGE hit on Sunday afternoons. We'll be closed Easter Sunday, but look for them again starting April 7th.

 Kermit's Treme Mother In Law Lounge.

 · New Orleans 

Fried catfish starting at noon every Friday at the mother-in-law lounge all day long

• 1500 N Claiborne Ave, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana
• (504) 814-1819

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TODAY AT 11 PM – 2 AM

Kermit Ruffins & The BBQ Swingers

Blue Nile

NEW ORLEANS —

Big Bounce America is coming to New Orleans again, but this year, it is supersized.

Big Bounce America is coming back to the University of New Orleans at 2000 Lakeshore Drive on April 13-21.

Big Bounce America features one of the world's biggest bounce houses, which now covers over 24,000 square feet.

A ticket gets you three hours of "inflatable madness."

The event features a giant inflatable obstacle course, a deep-sea adventure, slides, ball pits, and more.

To learn more on how to buy tickets, click here.

University of New Orleans

2000 Lakeshore Dr, New Orleans, LA 70148

Dominic Massa

We're happy to bring a piece of the past back to WYES . GREAT CHEFS OF NEW ORLEANS, the vintage TV series that began WYES’ legacy of award-winning nationally broadcast cooking shows, returns to the station – 40 years after its debut. Tune in Saturdays at 1pm. The original 26 episodes of GREAT CHEFS OF NEW ORLEANS will air on WYES, followed by other episodes of the multi-part series every Saturday.

Thanks to executive producer John Shoup for sharing the series (produced and directed by the late John Beyer) with us. It begins Saturday in the kitchen of the legendary Chef Warren Leruth, and you'll see many other local icons below in the weeks to come. For all the episodes, the distinctive voices of Mary Lou Conroy and Andres Calandria narrate, with original music from the Charlie Byrd Trio, the Dukes of Dixieland and Banu Gibson. LeRuth’s Gourmet Foods Andreas Preuss Marc Preuss Frank G Wong

What is the Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival?

The Strawberry Festival is a 3-day festival held annually in Ponchatoula, the Strawberry Capital of the World. Each year, around 300,000 visitors attend to enjoy the rides, free live music, and food and drinks from our local non-profit vendors.

When and where does the Strawberry Festival take place?

The festival is held in April of each year at Ponchatoula Memorial Park on North 6th Street. The 2024 festival will take place on April 12th, 13th, and 14th.

Do I need to purchase tickets for the Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival?

Nope! Entry to the festival is free - we are proud to host the state’s largest free harvest festival.

Where can I park to attend the Strawberry Festival?

The Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival does not have any designated parking. There are several lots surrounding Memorial Park where attendees can park your car for a fee, which typically benefits a local non-profit. Free parking is limited, so please prepare accordingly.

FRIDAY, APRIL 12TH

NORTH STAGE

5:30-7:30 PM

Clay Cormier & The Highway Boys

8:15-10:15 PM

PaperChase

SOUTH STAGE

5:00-7:00 PM

3rd Street Band

7:45-9:45 PM

Yeah You Right Band

SATURDAY, APRIL 13TH

NORTH STAGE

11:45-1:45 PM

Vic and the Boys

2:15-4:15 PM

Ferg’s Hwy

5:30-7:45 PM

The Peyton Falgoust Band

8:30-10:30 PM

Kings of Neon

SOUTH STAGE

12:30-2:30 PM

Lindsey Cardinale

3:00-5:00 PM

The Eighties Experience

5:30-7:30 PM

The Dominos

8:00-10:00 PM

Thomas Cain

SUNDAY, APRIL 14TH

NORTH STAGE

9:00 AM

Church Service

11:30-1:00 PM

Nashville South

1:30-3:30 PM

Tyler Kinchen & the Right Pieces

4:00-6:00 PM

The Phunky Monkeys

SOUTH STAGE

11:00-12:30 PM

The Drunk Uncles

1:00-3:00 PM

Swampland Revival

3:30-5:30 PM

Three Thirty Seven

Pups & Pints at Chafunkta Brewing Co.

• Recurring Recurring weekly on Sunday
• Time: 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM
• Price: Free
• Chafunkta Brewing Company
• 69123 Skybrook Rd., Mandeville, LA 70471
• (985) 869-0716

Make your Sunday a true FUNDAY with Chafunkta Brewery's "Pups and Pints," every Sunday! Bring your dog to the brewery on Sundays and your second pint is free. Don't have a pup or can't bring one? That's OK, as 10% of ALL SALES will go to the Northshore Humane Society.

WYES-TV WILL BROADCAST A NEW DOCUMENTARY CELEBRATING THE NATIONAL VOTIVE SHRINE OF OUR LADY OF PROMPT SUCCOR’S 100TH ANNIVERSARY New Orleans, LA — Ever since its founding more than three centuries ago, New Orleans has needed prayers. In 1727, just nine years after the city’s founding, a group of Ursuline nuns arrived to help see the city through its toughest times. They have been teaching, serving and inspiring New Orleanians ever since. In 1924, the sisters also created a place for locals and visitors from around the world to pray: the National Votive Shrine of Our Lady of Prompt Succor. As this sacred space in Uptown New Orleans commemorates its centennial, a new WYES documentary explores its history and the devotion to this place that is shared by so many from all faiths and all walks of life. A PLACE OF HOPE: THE NATIONAL SHRINE OF OUR LADY OF PROMPT SUCCOR, produced and narrated by Karen Swensen, will premiere on Monday, April 15 at 9:00 p.m. on WYES-TV and stream on wyes.org/live and on the WYES and PBS Apps. For additional airdates, visit wyes.org. This shrine to the patron saint of New Orleans and Louisiana has a history intertwined with the city and its faithful. A powerful symbol of that faith rests inside: the statue of Our Lady of Prompt Succor to whom New Orleans, and the nuns, prayed for quick relief as the British threatened to overtake the city during the Battle of New Orleans. Their prayers were answered and since then, thousands of people have sought hope, comfort, consolation and peace, by repeating the words from centuries ago: “Our Lady of Prompt Succor, hasten to help us!” The documentary features archival photos and interviews with some of the Ursuline nuns who have served this community and preserved the shrine’s place in the city, along with some of the many people who have found solace, inspiration and hope there.

 NOLA Jitterbugs

Contemporary Arts Center, New Orleans

Tickets

nolajitterbugsfall2023.dancecamps.org/booking.php

Public 

Join the award-winning (1st place, baby!) NOLA Jitterbugs for a 6-week series with live music in the last class!

Our live music classes with local musicians and culture bearers, as well as our overall emphasis on music appreciation is what makes our lessons stand out among the rest!

Starts at The Contemporary Arts Center!

6-7pm Intro to Swing

For total beginners to swing dancing or dancing of any kind. Also for those looking to refresh their basics and learn some ragtime dances. We use these pre-swing era dances to teach beginners how to step on rhythm, step on rhythm while connected to another person, how to connect in order to lead or follow, you'll learn to syncopate your footwork, and then we'll slowly start to let go of one hand and create the beginnings of what will eventually be a bad-ass swing out.

7:30-8:30 Lindy Hop Vocab - Intermediate Level

This class is gonna give you some must know moves, some technique, some philosophy, and of course, we'll continue to clarify and polish up your swing outs.

No partner required to take either of these classes. Come alone or with friends!

SIGN UP HERE:

https://nolajitterbugsfall2023.dancecamps.org/booking.php

• 900 Camp St, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana
• (504) 528-3805

DMac’s New Orleans

8 pm every Monday night!

• 542 S Jeff Davis Pkwy, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana
• (504) 304-5757

Don't Miss Expressions of America!BUY TICKETS

The National WWII Museum’s new outdoor sound and light show brings history to life like never before—now featuring the Victory Belles! Our immersive show combines cutting-edge technology and special effects with the real words and stories of everyday people who made a tremendous impact during a time of monumental conflict.

Before the show, explore US Freedom Pavilion: The Boeing Center and enjoy entertainment from the Victory Belles, the Museum’s lively vocal trio performing the music of the 1940s!

Upcoming Dates:

April 15, 22, 27 & 29

May 4 & 13

Tickets just $20!

NEW ORLEANS – City Park Conservancy and The Helis Foundation announce the return of Evenings with Enrique at the New Orleans Botanical Garden starting April 3. Free for Louisiana residents courtesy of The Helis Foundation, Evenings with Enrique occurs every Wednesday in April and October at the New Orleans Botanical Garden. Visitors revel in the extended garden hours through 8 p.m. while listening to the lively beats of some of the best local Latin American artists and ensembles among the Garden’s abundant landscape.

WHAT:             Evenings with Enrique in the New Orleans Botanical Garden  

WHEN:            Every Wednesday in April starting April 3 

                      5:00 – 7:30 p.m. 

WHERE:           New Orleans Botanical Garden, City Park  

                      5 Victory Avenue 

MUSIC 

LINEUP:         

April 17  

5 – 7 p.m. Fermin Ceballos and Merengue

April 24

5 – 7 p.m.: Bruno Elisabetsky and Sincopado

FOOD:              Culinary creations served by Chef Pat White will be available for purchase at the outdoor Kitchen in the Garden.

17

1 PM – 5 PM

German Coast

Farmers Market-

Westbank Bridge Park

13825 River Rd, Luling, LA 70070-6219, United States

CLICK TO GET TICKETS TODAY!

Rhythm & Roses Concert Series Returns To BK House

by: OFFBEAT STAFF

The Rhythm & Roses Concert Series makes its return to the Historic BK House & Gardens. Nestled in the heart of the Vieux Carré, the Parterre Garden on Ursulines at Chartres Street will come alive with the sounds of New Orleans music every Thursday evening from March through May.

Kicking off on Thursday, March 14, the series promises an eclectic lineup of performances showcasing some of the city’s top talents. From the spirited fiddling of Amanda Shaw to the soulful sounds of Erica Falls and the infectious grooves of The Rumble, each concert is sure to be a memorable experience for music lovers of all ages.

The Lineup Includes:

James Andrews                  April 18

George Porter Trio                April 25

Marcia Ball                       May 2

Concert-goers can expect gates to open at 5:30 p.m., with performances running from 6-9 p.m. Tickets are priced at $30 for nonmembers and $25 for BK members, with a special multiple concert package available on the BK House website. Beverages will also be available for purchase onsite, with proceeds benefiting the Museum.

Limited seating will be provided, so attendees are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance to secure their spot. While small chairs are permitted, outside beverages will not be allowed.

In addition to the concert series, visitors can explore the rich history and heritage of the BK House through a variety of events and exhibits, including the ongoing Haiti-Louisiana: Tides of Freedom Exhibit in partnership with the Nous Foundation. Membership information and details about upcoming events can be found on the BK House website.

Originally built in 1826 and designated as a National Historic Landmark, the BK House has been lovingly restored and preserved over the years. Programming at the house focuses on the seven families who lived on the property and the influences of the French Quarter neighborhood. Membership, events, grants, donations, and fundraising activities support ongoing restoration efforts and future capital improvement projects.

Chef Andrea Apuzzo is back in the kitchen for this Metairie wine dinner

BY VICTOR ANDREWS

• Chef Andrea Apuzzo of Andrea's Restaurant in Metairie on Thursday, August 18, 2022. (Photo by Chris Granger

If you've been craving a taste of chef Andrea Apuzzo's Italian cuisine, you'll soon be in luck.

The native of Italy, famous for Andrea's Restaurant in Metairie, is back in the kitchen. This time, it's for a wine dinner on April 19 at Marchand's Creative Kitchens in Metairie.

Apuzzo ran his namesake restaurant for nearly four decades before selling the business in 2022.

Now the chef has crated Andrea & Associates Culinary Consulting and will prepare the dinner under that banner.

The three-course menu, plus dessert, will start with oysters en brochette with lemon cream sauce, served with Verdicchio di Matelica DOC or Riva de la Rosa. The second course is homemade porcini mushroom ravioli with sage sauce with Melini Chianti Reserve DOCG. A choice of filet of redfish Basilico or lamb shank osso buco is the third course, served with Cà Maiol Lug Trebbiano DOP or Nero d'Avola Tenuta Regaleali DOC. The meal ends with a Ponchatoula strawberry shortcake.

Apuzzo, who has cooked for presidents, members of the British royal family and luminaries from the world of sports and entertainment, is also the author of cookbooks and also offers a variety of items designed to heat and serve at home.

The 6:30 p.m. dinner at 3517 Division St., Metairie, will be $100 per person inclusive. For more information, visit chef-andrea.com.

Shakespeare's 460th Birthday Party!

Celebrate the 460th birthday of William Shakespeare amidst the lush surroundings of Longue Vue Gardens!

On Saturday, April 20th from 1-4PM, join us for an enchanting day filled with games, bocce, drinks, bubbles, and an art market. Play ‘Pin the Quill on Sir Will’ or take aim and dunk a jester for a splash of laughter and merriment. There’s something for everyone at this fun-filled event honoring the Bard. Whether you’re a seasoned Shakespeare aficionado or just looking for a day of family fun, this event promises something special for kids and adults alike. Mark your calendars and join us for a day filled with laughter, camaraderie, and celebration as we raise funds to support the New Orleans Shakespeare Festival at Tulane’s mission of bringing the beauty of Shakespeare to our community!

Secure your spot for an unforgettable birthday bash honoring the one and only William Shakespeare!

$15 general admission; $5 Children 12 and under

Join the Autism Society of Greater New Orleans for our 19th Annual Autism Festival!

When:  

Saturday, April 20th 2024

11:00 AM-3:00 PM

Where:

Westwego Farmer’s Market

484 Sala Ave

Westwego, LA

FREE ADMISSION provided by our Sponsor Insul-Tech.

2024 Full Moon schedule

(all times Eastern)

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• April 23 — 7:49 p.m. — Pink Moon
• May 23 — 9:53 a.m. — Flower Moon
• June 21 — 9:08 p.m. — Strawberry Moon
• July 21 — 6:17 a.m. — Buck Moon
• Aug. 19 — 2:26 p.m. — Sturgeon Moon
• Sept. 17 — 10:34 p.m. — Corn Moon
• Oct. 17 — 7:26 a.m. — Hunter’s Moon
• Nov. 15 — 4:28 p.m. — Beaver Moon
• Dec. 15 — 4:02 a.m. Cold Moon

For instance, almost every month’s Full Moon boasts a name sourced from Native American, Colonial American, or other North American traditions, with their titles mirroring seasonal shifts and nature’s events.

Worm Moon (March): Named after the earthworms that signal thawing grounds.

Pink Moon (April): In honor of the blossoming pink wildflowers.

Related: How to see the eclipse in April

Flower Moon (May): Celebrating the bloom of flowers.

Strawberry Moon (June): Marks the prime strawberry harvest season.

Buck Moon (July): Recognizing the new antlers on bucks.

Sturgeon Moon (August): Named after the abundant sturgeon fish.

Corn Moon (September): Signifying the corn harvesting period.

Hunter’s Moon (October): Commemorating the hunting season preceding winter.

Beaver Moon (November): Reflects the time when beavers are busy building their winter dams.

Cold Moon (December): Evocative of winter’s chill.

In addition, there are a few additional names for Full Moons that commonly make their way into public conversations and news.

Super Moon: This term is reserved for a Full Moon that aligns with the lunar perigee, which is the Moon’s nearest point to Earth in its orbit. This proximity renders the Full Moon unusually large and luminous. For a Full Moon to earn the Super Moon tag, it should be within approximately 90 percent of its closest distance to Earth.

Blue Moon: A Blue Moon is the second Full Moon in a month that experiences two Full Moons. This phenomenon graces our skies roughly every 2.7 years. Though the term suggests a color, Blue Moons aren’t truly blue. Very occasionally, atmospheric conditions such as recent volcanic eruptions might lend the Moon a slightly blueish tint, but this hue isn’t tied to the term.

Harvest Moon: Occurring closest to the autumnal equinox, typically in September, the Harvest Moon is often renowned for a distinct orange tint it might display. This Full Moon rises close to sunset and sets near sunrise, providing extended hours of bright moonlight. Historically, this was invaluable to farmers gathering their produce.

See the 2024 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival schedule cubes, with times and stages

Fans of the fest can now start planning who'll they see when the festival opens in a month

• BY KEITH SPERA

• Jon Batiste, left in purple, performs in the crowd gathered in front of the Festival Stage at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival on Friday, May 5, 2023
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The 2024 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival's schedule cubes, with performance times and stage assignments, are posted online at the festival's website. 

Fans of the festival can now start planning their daily itinerary and making decisions about who they'll see and who they'll miss. 

The cubes are typically unveiled exactly one month before the festival's opening day at the Fair Grounds. The 2024 Jazz Fest opens on Thursday, April 25, for the first of its two four-day weekends.

On Tuesday, the festival's producers held a press conference inside the Fair Grounds grandstand to officially roll out the cubes and reveal other details about the 2024 festival.

See the full Jazz Fest cubes here

That festival will feature the Rolling Stones, Foo Fighters, Chris Stapleton, Neil Young & Crazy Horse, the Killers, Anderson.Paak & the Free Nationals, Queen Latifah, Hozier, Earth, Wind & Fire, Vampire Weekend, Fantasia, Greta Van Fleet, Bonnie Raitt, Heart and Widespread Panic, among many others.

Jon Batiste, the Revivalists and Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, all of whom have achieved national stardom, are among the hundreds of native New Orleans and Louisiana acts that make up the bulk of the festival lineup.

The 53rd edition of what is officially the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival presented by Shell will celebrate the music and culture of Colombia on both weekends. Colombian musicians, cultural displays, parades and cuisine are part of the expanded programming around the festival’s Cultural Exchange Pavilion.

Jam band Widespread Panic, a veteran of many previous Jazz Fests, is scheduled for the opening day, April 25, as are the Beach Boys and Stephen Marley. That day is this year’s “locals Thursday,” for which Louisiana residents may buy as many as two tickets for $50 apiece, with no additional fees at the gate that day.

Otherwise, at-the-gate tickets are $105 plus fees. Single-day tickets for May 2, aka Rolling Stones Thursday, are sold out, as are all second-weekend multi-day and VIP packages that include May 2.

Second-weekend three-day packages, good for May 3-5, are still available for $270 plus fees at www.nojazzfest.com.

First-weekend four-day passes are also still available, at $320 plus fees.

Click here or the PDF to see the cubs for all days of Jazz Fest

New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival 

 · 

Jazz Fest 2024 Music Lineup!

GA Weekend Passes and VIP Packages on sale now!

Full Music Lineup and Purchase tickets at www.nojazzfest.com.

The Rolling Stones are coming to Jazz Fest

by: Raeven Poole

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The Rolling Stones are headed to Jazz Fest!

Officials with the New Orleans Jazz &Heritage Foundation announced Tuesday, Nov. 21 that the group will headline the 2024 festival.

Their only festival appearance is set for May 2 as a part of their Stone Tour ’24 Hackney Diamonds.

“‘The Rolling Stones at Jazz Fest’ is a long-held prophecy coming true. The Festival thanks Mick, Keith, Ronnie, and Concerts West, for their steadfast dedication to making this once-in-a-lifetime Jazz Fest magic. The pilgrimage starts today, come get satisfied,” said Quint Davis, Producer/Director of Jazz Fest.

Author Event!

French Harpist Claire Le Fur Performs on May 5

METAIRIE – Claire Le Fur, French harpist, will perform at 2 p.m., Sunday, May 5, at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon. Metairie. This event is free of charge and is open to the public. There is no registration.

Le Fur will lead a master class for local harpists at 12:15 p.m., also at the library.

Claire Le Fur, French harpist, studied at the Ecole Normale de Musique de Paris with Micheline Kahn, Marie-Claire Jamet and Catherine Michel and received an advanced diploma as a concert performer. She is pursuing a concert career, while also teaching at the Municipal School of Music of St. Raphael.

In 1993, Le Fur created a Caribbean Music festival on the French Island of Martinique, titled "Days of the Harp," bringing together harpists from different cultures, as well as other musicians, such as flutists, guitarists, clarinetists, violinists and vocalists. The “Journees de la Harpe” Festival takes place each year in November.

In 1992, Le Fur recorded her first solo harp CD in Caracas, "French Composers of the 20th Century", in homage to her masters. She regularly performs French Creole traditional music with her quintet “Les Alizés” (Trade Winds Quintet), composed of musicians from France, French Guyana and the French Caribbean. She likes to mix the harp with other artistic disciplines such as cinema, theatre, poetry, floral art, etc, to create shows in unusual and natural places.

Franck Bilot, a clarinetist from French Guyana and Sissi, a French Creole drummer from Martinique will perform with Le Fur. New Orleans/North Shore Celtic Harp Ensemble also perform.

For more information regarding this presentation, contact Chris Smith, Manager of Adult Programming for the library, at 504-889-8143 

WYES GALA 2024 — IT’S 5 O’CLOCK SOMEWHERE PRESENTED BY OSCAR J. TOLMAS CHARITABLE TRUST

Thursday, May 9

WYES | 916 Navarre Avenue

7pm Patron Party | $500

8pm Gala | $200

**Ages 21-40

**Junior Patron Party $225

***Junior Gala $100

TICKETS

Escape the rigors of the 9 to 5 workweek, put on your best Hawaiian or Jazz Fest style shirt, and join us for the WYES Gala on Thursday, May 9. #wyesgala2024

WYES GALA 2024 — IT’S 5 O’CLOCK SOMEWHERE PRESENTED BY OSCAR J. TOLMAS CHARITABLE TRUST

Thursday, May 9, 2024 

WYES Paulette and Frank Stewart Innovation Center for Educational Media, 916 Navarre Avenue, New Orleans

Thank you to this year's Gala Co-Chairs:

Alicia and Douglas Higginbotham, Erin and JP Hymel, and Alison Toussaint-LeBeaux

The Landsharks Band, the original premier Jimmy Buffett band, will perform!  

Entertainment Sponsor: Erin & JP Hymel 

Did you know...after playing with The Landsharks Band in Key West, Jimmy Buffett hired the band to be the house band at Margaritaville!

Guests will enjoy cuisine from The Windsor Court.

Ochsner Health Patron Party - 7pm admission | $500 per person (includes Gala admission)

General Gala - 8pm admission | $200 per person  

**Junior Patron and Gala prices are available for ages 21-40

Junior Patron $225 (includes Gala admission) | Junior Gala $100

Purchase your tickets or sponsorship online or contact WYES at (504) 486-5511 to pay via check or over the phone.

ONLINE AUCTION COMING SOON TO WYES. 

Those unable to attend the Gala can still support WYES by bidding online during the Gala auction Thursday, May 2 through Thursday, May 9, at 10pm.

Thank you to the Gala Auction Committee Chairs: Dreda & Conor Lutkewitte.

Bid on jewelry, sporting events, art, outdoor excursions, private dinners, domestic and international trips, beauty and spa treatments, bourbon tastings, family outings, home furnishings, theater and concert events, gift cards to restaurants and boutiques and more coming soon at wyes.org. 

The Balloon Glow & Laser Show - New Orleans is at NOLA Motorsports Park.

Coming May 31st & June 1st 2024! Get the whole family out for a great family fun time! See incredible Hot Air Balloons, check that bucket list and get a ride on an actual Hot Air Balloon!

We will have a Kids Zone, with Games and Rides including trains, bounce house's, rock and much more!

Live Music for your entertainment from a variety of Artists.

Craft & Retail Vendor Booths with tons of cool and interesting stuff for sale!

Food Vendors with bunches of fantastic Festival Style food to choose from!

Bucket List!! Tethered Hot Air Balloon rides will be available for purchase during the event for $25 per person. While supplies last and weather dependent. Announcements on rides will be made at the event.

For the Grand Finale each night after dusk... about 9pm we will have the fantastic Hot Air Balloon Glow & Laser show where we will light up all the balloons in unison with crowd participatory "Count Downs"! This show incorporates Music and visually stunning coordinated burns by the Hot Air Balloons & Lasers.. creating a Glow!

Bring your blankets, chairs and umbrellas and set up your own "perfect" viewing spot i!

Tickets:https://www.freshtix.com/events/balloonsneworleans

FAQ:

Tickets are limited. Purchase as soon as possible before we sellout.

Volunteers needed to work with the balloon pilots to set up.

Parking is FREE and onsite.

American Italian Cultural Center

Piazza d'Italia, New Orleans

Tickets · $25 - $100

www.eventbrite.com/e/opera-in-the-piazza-2024-tickets-867687866767

Public 

 · Anyone on or off Facebook

Join us for an enchanting evening of breathtaking Opera performances under the stars at Opera in the Piazza 2024!

Opera in the Piazza 2024

Get ready for a night of enchanting melodies under the stars! Join us for Opera in the Piazza 2024 where talented singers will grace the stage with their incredible voices. Let the music transport you to another world as you enjoy this in-person event in the heart of the city. Whether you're an opera aficionado or just looking for a magical night out, this is an experience not to be missed. Bring your loved ones and immerse yourself in the beauty of live opera. Save the date and get ready to be swept off your feet!

Opera in the Piazza is presented by the American Italian Cultural Center.

Performances arranged and directed by Todd Simmons, former Director of the New Orleans Opera Association, and current General Manager of the Jefferson Performing Arts Center.

General admission ticket holders, please bring your folding chairs.

Food and Beverage vendors will be on site.

VIP ticket holders will be given preferred seating; no need to bring chairs; food and beverages will also be offered in the Renaissance Room at the American Italian Cultural Center.

Please note, this event will be CASHLESS.

ALL SALES ARE FINAL.