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The Abita Grows Initiative, the Abita Springs Farmer's Market and Stoney Point Farm have joined together in the Seniors Farmers' Market Nutrition Program. According to organizers, the effort is being done to help low-income senior citizens in the area receive vouchers for purchase of fresh produce at the Farmer's Market. The is a program offered through the United States Department of Agriculture. Grants are dispersed to states and then authorized to local programs like the new initiative on the Northshore.

Mar 31, 2008. Transport for London (TfL) services and after 9.30am on National Rail and independently operated. The Committee agreed in February 2011 to a four year deal with ATOC starting in 2011/12 and this is. There are a number of matters relating to concessionary fares that will have an impact on the scheme.

French Market Every week until December 30, 2015 COMPLIMENTARY TOURS ARE OFFERED ON MONDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS. *Please see below for more information. Monday 10:00 a.m. Pitbull Give Me Everything Tonight Free Mp3 Download Bee. - French Market History and Culture Walking Tour Wednesday 1:30 p.m. - French Market Music & Food Walking Tour Wednesday 3:00 p.m.

- French Market Culinary History Walking Tour TOURS ARE APPROX 40 MINUTES AND HELD RAIN OR SHINE All tours are first come, first serve: Limited to 16 people. ***NOTE THAT FOR WEDNESDAY TOURS, REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. New Orleans port cargo hits 14-year high The amount of cargo at the docks increased 28 percent over the 2013 numbers. 'It was a busy year for the port, and these numbers reflect the success we've realized from the combined efforts of the entire port community,' said Gary LaGrange, port president and CEO. 'This is great news and creates momentum for our terminal operators and customers. The challenge now is to build upon these successes and continue to grow.' A jump in the amount of imported iron and steel that was handled by the port led to the increase.

In 2014, there were 3.5 million tons of iron and steel that went through the port, a 102 percent increase over the year before. The amount of breakbulk cargo - goods not transported in shipping containers or tankers - was up 52 percent from 2013's total to reach nearly 3.8 million tons. The total amount of cargo to pass through the port, which includes export grain, midstream operations and private tonnage, also was up 28 percent to top 31 million tons. LaGrange said he expects 2015's cargo figures will be better because of the thriving chemical industry and new shippers, such as Chiquita Brands International, which returned to New Orleans in October after a 40-year absence.

'New weekly services, such as CMA CGM's Victory Bridge Service to Europe, the return of Maersk Line's vessels, Chiquita cargo and our new Mississippi River Intermodal Terminal will position the port for future growth,' he said. 6 Fini Welcomes Carmel Duplantis (licensed aesthetician 15 years experience) $59 Special April 6th, 13th, and 18th 10 - 4 pm Fini- A Beauty Boutique 6250 General Diaz New Orleans LA 70124 Your Appointment Will Include: 30 Minute Complimentary Skin Analysis, Microdermabrasion and Non-Surgical Facelift. MICRODERMABRASION: * tiny crystals are sprayed onto the skin to exfoliate dead skin cells * enzyme peel - nourishes the skin while softening dead skin cells and cleaning pores NON-SURGICAL FACELIFT: * treatment using copper peptides and other ingredients that mimics the effects of botox * this treatment tightens, firms, hydrates and diminishes visible signs of fine lines and wrinkles Schedule Your Appointment Today (504) 304-0633 Don't wait!

Space is limited. 6 SENATOR JP MORRELL ANNOUNCES PRE-SESSION TOWN HALL MEETINGS Senate District 3 Constituents Invited to Meetings in Jefferson, St. Bernard, and Orleans Parishes State Senator JP Morrell NEW ORLEANS, LA - State Senator JP Morrell announced that he will be hosting Town Hall meetings in each parish of Louisiana Senate District 3 in preparation for the upcoming legislative session. Morrell will present his legislative agenda and solicit guidance from constituents. State agencies are also invited to participate to address constituent concerns.

'Government works best when everyone is at the table. I hope all of District 3 will attend and share their priorities with me so that I can better represent them in Baton Rouge,' said Morrell. Some distinctive components of Morrell's legislative agenda that will presented are proposals for tougher laws against sexual assaults, programs for improved sexual education, policies for equal pay for women, expanding Medicaid in Louisiana, and responsible tax credit reform. TOWN HALL SCHEDULE Jefferson Parish Monday, April 6, 2015 @ 5:30 pm West Jeff Medical Center, Fonseca Auditorium 1101 Medical Center Boulevard Marrero, Louisiana 70072 * Morrell will be joined by State Representatives Robert Billiot and Bryan Adams St.

Bernard Parish Wednesday, April 8, 2015 @ 5:30 pm St. Bernard Port 100 Port Blvd., 2nd floor Chalmette, Louisiana 70043 *Morrell will be joined by State Representative Ray Garofalo Orleans Parish Thursday, April 9, 2015 @ 5:30 pm Holy Cross School Gymnasium 5500 Paris Avenue New Orleans, LA 70122 *Morrell will be joined by State Representative Joseph Bouie. 6 SPRING SERIES OF COURSES STARTS THE WEEK OF MONDAY, April 6, 2015: Swing, Lindy Hop, Argentine Tango, Salsa, Latin and Ballroom! See FULL SCHEDULE below or here!

IMPORTANT NOTES: * For all classes: no partner necessary but you can bring a friend * Wear comfortable shoes and preferably non-sticky ones. * Level 1 classes require NO dance experience. * Save 5% on courses by signing up by Sunday, April 5 online here. TRY ANY CLASS THE FIRST WEEK FOR $15 - Courses start the week Monday, April 6-Thursday, April 9, 2015 All partner dances are offered as 10-week courses. However you can try a course the first week of the Series for $15. APRIL 2015 SCHEDULE MONDAYS: Classes Start April 6 6.30pm: Dance Trance (drop-in) 6.30pm: Lindy Fundamentals (level 2) with Laura 7.30pm: Lindy Pre-intermediate (level 3) with Laura 7.30pm: Argentine Tango Fundamentals (level 1) With Ector and Katarina 8.30pm: Arg.

Tango Intermediate (level 2) with Ector and Katarina 8.30pm: Les Rebelles performance troupe (1920s, 1960s gogo and French CanCan) Join us! To 8 p.m., Monday, April 6, 2015 Family Night: Earth Day Children's Stage Area, East Bank Regional Library, Metairie We will be exploring some crazy art techniques. Family Night includes stories and crafts designed for school aged children and their parents. The book to be read is The World That We Want by Kim Michelle Toft. The craft will be drawing a rainforest. To 8:30 p.m., Monday, April 6, 2015 The Artist's Way Seminar Napoleon Room, East Bank Regional Library, Metairie Participants will focus on Walking in this World: The Practical Art of Creativity, the sequel to the international bestseller The Artist's Way, by Julia Cameron. This series of library seminars presents the next step in her course of discovering and recovering the creative self.

To 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 7, 2015 Read and Sing: 'Jumping Into Spring' Children's Stage Area, East Bank Regional Library, Metairie The Read and Sing Story Time includes stories, songs, and finger plays for infants and toddlers. The books to be read are Edwin Speaks Up by Lynn Plourde and Are You Spring? By Caroline Pitcher. To 9 p.m., Tuesday, April 7, 2015 DIY Art Attack: Paint Sample Mini Notebooks Teen Center, East Bank Regional Library, Metairie Take a break and do something creative! You can pick up the supplies for this craft between 3-9 pm in the Teen Center (as long as supplies last) and make it on your own! No registration is required, but supplies are limited so first come first served!

Only one set of materials per person. To 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 7, 2015 Lego Club Children's Activity Room, East Bank Regional Library, Metairie Come try your skill, invent, and experiment in our new Lego Club targeted for ages 5 to 10. Legos will be provided for you so you don't need to bring Legos from home. Younger siblings are welcome.

Large Legos will be provided for younger siblings. To 8:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 7, 2015 Poetry Event! - Ava Haymon, Ralph Adamo and Andy Young Napoleon Room, East Bank Regional Library, Metairie 1 p.m.

To 3 p.m., Wednesday, April 8, 2015 Genealogy Class with Sal Serio Jefferson & Napoleon Rooms, East Bank Regional Library, Metairie 5 p.m. To 6 p.m., Wednesday, April 8, 2015 T.A.B. - Teen Advisory Board Teen Center, East Bank Regional Library, Metairie During this meeting of the minds, discuss future library happenings with other teens over refreshments.

This event is for grades 6-12. To 7:45 p.m., Wednesday, April 8, 2015 Jammy Jamboree: 'Gardens' Children's Stage Area, East Bank Regional Library, Metairie You are invited to come to our new 'Jammy Jamboree'! Come in your pajamas and cuddle with your favorite stuffed animal as you listen to bedtime stories and songs and make a fun craft! This story time is targeted for kids ages 3-5. The book to be read is In the Garden: Who's Been Here? By Lindsay Barrett George. The craft to be made is a paper caterpillar.

To 8:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 8, 2015 Music Concert - Pianist Sal Liberto Jefferson & Napoleon Rooms, East Bank Regional Library, Metairie PIANIST SAL LIBERTO TICKLES THE IVORIES AT JEFF PARISH LIBRARY PERFORMANCE METAIRIE, LA - Pianist Salvadore Liberto will perform at 7 p.m. On Wednesday, April 8, at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Avenue, Metairie. The performance is free-of-charge and is open to the public. Registration is not required. Members of the Friends of the Jefferson Public Library will be present for those who want to purchase compact discs.

Liberto has been writing, recording, and performing original music for 20 years. He has released four studio albums and has played at many performing arts centers, theaters, coffeehouses, and colleges across the United States. From Grammy-winning producer John Snyder: 'In this group of songs there are melodies that you will not be able to forget, feelings that will not wash off or dissipate. This is not because they are easy and logical and simple but because of their effect, their hopefulness, their uplift. Let them lift you, let them neutralize your cynicism, let them lighten your load and diminish your doubt, let them remind you that love is abundant in this world and we are never far from it.'

From Lawrence F. Specker, Mobile Press-Register: 'There's often a fine line between entertainment and inspiration. Sal Liberto isn't shy about his ambition to straddle it.' From Jan Bixler, Administrator, Unity Church Gulfport, MS: 'When I asked Sal to come to Unity Church of Gulfport to address our congregation, I had a general idea of what his message and music would be about. What I didn't know was that his heartfelt belief system would mirror ours at our non-denominational church here on the Gulf Coast. His message was timeless and inspired. And then there is his music!

Sal's musical style, great piano playing, and wonderful lyrics are an absolute joy. We can't wait for his return to offer a spiritual message and entertain in his fresh and delightful style.' From folk singer Livingston Taylor: 'Sal is a nightmarish act to follow.'

For more information regarding this event, contact Chris Smith, Manager of Adult Programming for the library, at 504-889-8143. 6 NEW Hours Monday-Friday: 10am - 7pm 8301 Olive Street Saturday-Sunday: 8am - 5pm New Orleans, LA 70118 Cash, Credit, Debit, EBT, or Check Remember: everything sold in our market is grown, raised, and produced locally! Monday, April, 6th Can't make it to the market? 6 Indywood Theater 628 Elysian Fields Monday, April 6 7:00 Film School: The Fugitive 9:30 The Tale of Princess Kaguya Tuesday, April 7 7:00 Open Screen 9:00 The Tale of Princess Kaguya Wednesday, April 8 7:00 The Tale of Princess Kaguya 10:00 Bad Movie Night Thursday, April 9 7:00 Local Film Night 9:30 The Tale of Princess Kaguya Film School: The Fugitive In April we want to give our Film School for the Public a little more focus--literally (forgive the pun). Cinematography is the great unsung hero of filmic art. This month we're going to show two films that exhibit excellent cinematography.

The Director is usually credited as the 'author' of a film, but the cinematographer the 'author' of the image. We'd like to give you the tools to appreciate this type of authorship. There's a lot you can learn to refine your eye and deepen your ability to notice all the beautiful choices being made in every frame of a great film. This week we're showing a film with great black and white cinematography. The Fugitive was made by one of America's greatest filmmakers: John Ford.

It was Ford's favorite of his own films. More importantly for our interests, The Fugitive was shot by Gabriel Figueroa--one of the greatest black and white cinematographers of all time.

Local Film Night Thursday, April 9 at 7:00 Indywood's grand mission is to foster local filmmaking culture. Every month we do a Local Film Night. The filmmakers in our neighborhood send in short films that they've made around New Orleans, and we screen the cream of the crop.

After the screening we have a talk back with the filmmakers. All Sundays 10pm: Joe Krown Trio featuring Walter 'Wolfman' Washington & Russell Batiste Sunday, April 26: 10pm: Joe Krown Trio feat.

Walter 'Wolfman' Washington & Russell Batiste; 11pm Maple Leaf Bar Allstars: Ivan Neville, Jon Cleary, Tony Hall, Raymond Weber, Derwin Perkins 2:30am: Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey w/ Horns 11pm: announcement coming soon 2:30am: Marco Benevento, Dave Dreiwitz, Andrew Borger Monday, April 6 & 13, 10pm: George Porter Jr. Trio Monday, April 20, 10pm: Monday Funkday Monday, April 27, 10pm: Monday Funkday All Tuesdays 10:30pm: Rebirth Brass Band Tuesday, April 28th 8-10pm: Luther Dickinson, Cody Dickinson, Johnny Vidacovich Wednesday Wednesday, April 8th: Club Closed Wednesday, April 22, 8:30pm: Hook Line & Dine Extravaganza w/ Flow Tribe, Frogs & Friends, Crawfish Boil & more Wednesday, April 29th, 10:30pm: Johnny Vidacovich, Ivan Neville, June Yamagishi & George Porter Jr. Presented by WWOZ & Prime Example 4/7/15 Tues. 8pm to 11pm Sidemen +1 Jazz Quintet Great jazz standards Jam with us. Bring your ax 4/8/14 Wed. 8pm & 10pm JESSE McBRIDE & NEXT GENERATION Straight-ahead jazz Jam session @ 10pm 4/14/15 Tues. 8pm to 11pm Sidemen +1 Jazz Quintet Great jazz standards Jam with us.

Bring your ax 4/15/15 Wed. 8pm & 10pm JESSE McBRIDE & NEXT GENERATION Straight-ahead jazz Jam session @10pm LATIN JAZZ NIGHT @ PRIME Presented by cubaNOLA & PRIME EXAMPLE JAZZ CLUB 4/16/15 Thurs. 8pm& 10pm ALEXEY MARTI & URBAN MINDS CUBAN Jazz-Rumba-Funk-Salsa ******************* JAZZ FEST @ the PRIME 1st week 4/21/15 Tues. 8pm to 11pm SIDEMEN+1 Jazz Quintet Great jazz standards Jam with us.

Bring your ax 4/22/15 wed. 8pm & 10pm JESSE McBRIDE & NEXT GENERATION Straight-ahead jazz Jam session @10pm 4/23/15 Thurs. 8pm& 10pm 'HEADHUNTERS' Bill Summers/Percussionist Will Clark/Drummer Donald Harrison/Saxophonist TBA/Bassist TBA/pianist 4/24/15 Friday 8pm & 10pm 'BRIDGE TRIO' Max Moran/Bassist Joe Dyson/Drummer Conun Pappas/Keyboardist 4/25/15 Sat. 8pm & 10pm Dr. Lonnie Smith/B-3 Organ Quartet 4/26/14 Sun. 8pm & 10pm DELFAEYO MARSALIS (trombonist) Quintet JAZZ FEST @ the PRIME 2nd week 4/28/15 Tues. 8pm to 11pm SIDEMEN +1 Jazz Quintet Great jazz standards Jam with us.

Bring your ax 4/29/15 wed. 8pm & 10pm JESSE McBRIDE & NEXT GENERATION Jam session @10pm Straight-ahead jazz INTERNATIONAL JAZZ DAY Thursday 4/30/15 We are proud to present the great Trumpeter, MAURICE BROWN We will be treated to a tribute to CLARK TERRY. Show times: 8pm & 10pm 5/1/15 Friday. 8pm & 10pm STEPHANIE JORDAN Quintet A very special vocalist Stephanie Jordan will cover during her performance in honor of the Strayhorn Centennial celebrations taking place around the globe. Billy Strayhorn Centennial 5/2/15 Sat. 8pm & 10pm DONALD HARRISON Quintet Jazz-Funk-New Orleans GERMAINE's KITCHEN Hours: 5pm-2am Tues.-Friday 7pm-2am Sat.

Prime Example Jazz Club Julius E Kimbrough 1909 N Broad Av N.O., La 70119 504-701-9007 Gina Forsyth UpDate-April 2015 April Tues. 7 Mags Elysian Fields at Rampart 11 pm w/ The Wasted Lives Wed. 8 Little Gem Saloon 445 S Rampart at Poydras 7-9 PM Cutting Edge CE Listening Room w/ Lilli Lewis and NOWIM Thurs. 9 Neutral Ground Coffeehouse 10 pm (504) 891-3381 5110 Danneel St Fri. 10 French Quarter Festival 3:45-5:15 pm w/ Bruce Daigrepont Cajun/Zydeco stage, Bienville and Decatur. 12-Thurs.17 Dewey Balfa Cajun and Creole Heritage Week Vermilionville. Lafayette, LA Sat.

19 Abita Springs Opry with the Rambling Letters and the Wasted Lives Thurs. 23 Neutral Ground Coffeehouse 9 pm Fri. 25 Jazz Fest Fais Do Do Stage 12:20-1:10 pm w/ Bruce Daigrepont Sun. 26 Festival International 12:15-1:15 Heritage Stage w/ Barry Ancelet, David Greely, Terry Huval, Sam Broussard, Pat Flory, Mary Howell, Tom Piazza, Jan Boney, and who knows who else Gal Holiday This week in New Orleans French Quarter Festival 2015: Weekend schedule The city of New Orleans is gearing up for another spectacular French Quarter Fest. We look forward to seeing those of you traveling to our fair city for this fun event!

Our festival set is on Friday April 10 at 12:30pm. There are a variety of other Gal Holiday shows to choose from that weekend, starting with a performance across Lake Pontchartrain on Thursday April 9 in Covington, LA for the cities' April Concert series, 'Rockin' the Rails.' Friday April 10, 8-11pm (NO COVER) There are some brand new music venues along the ever-changing Frenchmen Street including club 30-90, a venue named after the latitude/longitude coordinates of New Orleans.

It seems like a nice, non-smoking spot to see a show and they serve pizza. Check out the Yelp review to see what other people are saying. Saturday April 11, 6-9pm (NO COVER) Siberia is a little off the beaten path but is a cool spot to see a band.

(Haha, get it?) The Slavic soul food kitchen called Kukhyna serves fabulous fare and our friendly bartender (and part owner), Luke Allen is also a local songwriting hero and bandleader of Happy Talk Band. Sunday April 12, 8-11pm ($8 cover, all to band) Our Sunday residency at Chickie Wah Wah works out great for French Quarter Fest.

If you're looking to get away from the crowds after a packed weekend, hitch a ride on the red Canal Streetcar to our home away from home. Blue Oak BBQ in non-smoking venue with a great patio & clean restrooms. 7 Global Golf Institute, LLC proudly presents 'Young Cats Swinging for Old Lions & Benefiting New Cubs' The 4th Annual New Orleans Musicians Celebrity Classic & Awards Banquet April 7-8, 2015 with Special Guests: 'Celebrity Golfer' Keith 'Fig 'Newton, PGA 'Celebrity Golfer' Don Wallace, PGA Tour, Director of Tournament Operations Jazz & Golf! NEW ORLEANS - In 2012 'Young Cats Swinging for Old Lions' was created by Global Golf Institute, LLC (GGI) to celebrate 19 living legends for over 50 years of service and commitment to the New Orleans music industry. At the 2013 N.

Musicians Celebrity Golf Classic (NOMCGC) and Awards Banquet, GGI expanded the generational connections through music and golf with the theme, 'Bridging Generations in Music and Making Connections in Golf.' A young generation of musicians-golfers (Young Cats) played a round of golf to honor the older generation of legends (Old Lions). Proceeds from the golf tournament and awards banquet funded the event and the 2013 NOMCGC 'New Cubs' Award given to support a youth 501 (c)3 organization, Kuumba Institute, the Youth Cultural Arts Program at ASHE' Cultural Arts Center. Now GGI will host the 4th annual NOMCGC and Awards Banquet Fundraiser on April7-8, 2015. The Class of 2015 Golden Honorees: 16 of New Orleans Music Legends including Nina Buck, Topsy Chapman, Dwight Fitch, Richard Moten, and Cyril Neville. Meet & Play Golf with 2014 'Celebrity Golfer' Keith 'Fig 'Newton, PGA Champions Tour; and 2015 'Celebrity Golfer' Don Wallace, PGA Tour.

Schedule of activities for 4th annual NOMCGC 1. Sponsors & Players 'JAZZ JAM' PAIRING PARTY: Tuesday evening, April 7 beginning at 7:00 PM Location: Prime Example Jazz Club, 1915 N. Broad Avenue, New Orleans, LA featuring Live entertainment. 2. Golf Classic 4-man Scramble: Shotgun start. Wednesday, April 8, 9:00 AM Location: Historic JOE M.

BARTHOLOMEW Municipal Golf Course in Pontchartrain Park, 6514 Congress Drive, New Orleans. * Individual Players: golf & banquet @ $125/player, golf only-$75/player. * Package discount for foursome: golf & banquet=$500, golf only=$300. * After March 25: golf & banquet @ $150/player, golf only-$100/player. * Sponsorships are available, including Sponsor-a-hole signage: $100 Players fees include 18 holes of golf, golf cart, range balls for warm-up, breakfast snacks, lunch, and awards banquet. Trophies to be awarded.

2015 Golden Honorees Second Line Parade: Wednesday, April 8, 3:00 PM Location: New Orleans Musicians Union Hall, 2401 Esplanade Avenue, New Orleans. Escort 2015 Golden Honorees to the Awards Banquet at Dooky Chase's with a traditional New Orleans second line parade featuring 2012 Golden Honoree Benny Jones and the exciting Treme Brass Band. The Evening Tribute and Awards Banquet immediately following parade, 4:00 PM Location: Dooky Chase's Restaurant, 2301 Orleans Avenue, New Orleans. Limited Space. Banquet reservations: $50/person - Great food, awards, surprises! Checks payable to Efforts of Grace, Inc.

(a 501 c (3) organization). Mail to Global Golf Institute, 2622 George Nick Connors Drive, New Orleans 70119. For player registration form, banquet reservations, or sponsorships: Connect with Glennon E. Bazzle, GGI: 504-583-6842 or 2015 NOMCGC Honorees: Nina Buck Scotty Hill Mary Ann Bulla * Richard Knox * Steve Burtchaell * Richard L.

Moten * Topsy Chapman Cyril Neville Richard Dixon Alfred 'Uganda' Roberts Dwight Fitch Joe Saulsbury * Kirk Ford John 'Kid' Simmons * Major Handy Don Vappie * 7 7 On Tuesday, April 7th, please plan to join us at Andrea's in Metairie during our new Dine Out For Education Nights in Jefferson Parish to benefit Jefferson Dollars for Scholars! Andrea's offers the community the finest in New Orleans' Seafood, Steaks and Northern Italian Cuisine. By having lunch or dinner at Andrea's on Tuesday, April 7th, you'll also be helping to fund local high school students' dreams of a college education. You'll enjoy Andrea's delicious Award-Winning Italian Cuisine and 20% of the day's proceeds from your lunch or dinner at Andrea's will help fund Culinary Scholarships within our College Scholarship Program. Cookbook Author and Chef Andrea Apuzzo--who is very pleased to be participating in our Dine Out For Education Nights--has created memorable culinary experiences for such notables as Queen Elizabeth, Princess Ann, President and Mrs. Jimmy Carter, Senator Ted Kennedy, Clint Eastwood, Omar Sharif, Sophia Loren, Senator Jack Kemp, Lee Meriwether and Tommy Lasorda. Chef Andrea and his entire staff look forward to welcoming and preparing a special meal for you and your party on Tuesday, April 7th during Dine Out for Education Nights and in so doing, contributing to culinary scholarships for our community's children.

Remember: making a contribution has never been this fun, this easy, or this delicious! For reservations, please call (504) 834-8583 Andrea's Italian Cuisine is located at 3100 19th Street at Ridgelake, Metairie For additional information, please visit 7 New Master Gardener certification class will be offered in Luling Residents of St. Charles and St. John parishes who have an interest in becoming a Louisiana Master Gardener volunteer are invited to participate in the 2015 LMG certification program scheduled to begin April 7 and end with graduation on June 23. The Louisiana Master Gardener certification program is designed to recruit and train volunteers to help meet the needs of home gardeners while providing an enjoyable and worthwhile experience as gardening educators. The volunteer aspect of the Master Gardener program allows individuals to dedicate their time and talents to helping the public improve their knowledge regarding best management practices in consumer horticulture and environmental stewardship. Class participants are not required to have an extensive horticulture background or knowledge as the course work is tailored to beginner and experienced gardeners.

The 12-week certification course will involve one class session per week held each Tuesday from 9 a.m. Included will be three Saturday sessions from 9:00 a.m. To 12:00 p.m. Classes will alternate between the St. Charles Parish County Agent's office of the LSU AgCenter, 1313 Paul Maillard Road in Luling, and the St.

John Parish library, 2920 U.S. 51 in Laplace. Additionally, there will be two class field trips to the LSU Ag Center's Hammond Research station in Hammond and Burden Center in Baton Rouge. Classes will include basic training on specific horticulture subject matter areas involving Soils & Plant Nutrition; Botany; Plant Propagation; Plant Pathology; Entomology; Vegetable Gardening; Fruit Culture, Woody Ornamentals; Annuals & Perennials; Lawn Management & Weeds; Diagnostics and Problem Solving. Class instruction will be provided by PhD specialists and parish County Agents of the LSU AgCenter. Additional instruction will be provided by certified horticulturalists, Master Gardeners, and other green industry professionals. The cost is $150 to cover costs for the training manual and teaching supplies due at the first class on April 7.

Class size will be limited to a maximum of 20 participants. To qualify for selection, a Louisiana Master Gardener application must be submitted and received at the St. Charles Parish or the St.

John Parish Extension County Agent's office To request an application for participation in the 2015 LMG Certification training program call the St. Charles Parish Extension office at 985-785-4473 or the St. John Parish Extension office at 985-497-3261. The Louisiana Master Gardener program is sponsored by the LSU AgCenter and is open to all adults regardless of socio-economic level, race, color, sex, religion or national origin. Rene' Schmit is the LSU AgCenter County Agent for St.

Charles Parish and can be reached at 985-785-4473. 7 An Evening With The 86 Co. Tuesday, April 7, 2015 5:00 pm Angeline 1032 Rue Chartres PART 1 - BARTENDERS MAKING SPIRITS Join Jason Kosmas, co-founder of The 86 Co. & Employees Only as he and Omar YeeFoon of The 86 Co. Taste through Fords Gin, Ca?a Brava Rum, Aylesbury Duck Vodka & Tequila Cabeza. They will share the story of each spirit's formulation and how they worked with distillers from around the world. PART 2 - LAST CHANCE BEFORE FRENCH QUARTER FEST With French Quarter Quest looming on the horizon, join The 86 Co.

For a cocktail crawl of the historic Crescent City district. Enjoy cocktails featuring a different spirit from The 86 Co. At each stop amongst industry friends.

Angeline is the first stop and we'll continue from there at 6:30 PM. RSVP to: (click) 7 The Somm's Pick Tasting Event Sommelier Liz Dowty Artisanal Greece We have another exciting 'Somm's Pick' tasting event coming up on Tuesday April 7th and can't wait to have Liz Dowty presenting her wines. Liz has chosen 2 wines from Greece that showcase the quality of red and whites coming from this Mediterranean hot spot! Taste the indigenous red variety of Mavrodaphne with a total case production of just over 200 plus a stunning white made with grapes from 80 year old Assyrtiko vines grown in the volcanic soils of Santorini.

This tasting is by reservation only! Due to the limited availability of the wines we only accept 30 reservations for each tasting and Somm's Pick Buyers Club got first pick of the spots. It is $10 to attend the event which will include tasting the 3 wines plus a free Riedel crystal wine glass that is yours to keep. The wines will be available for sale starting that evening and will be featured in the store through the month. Use this link to sign up for your spots: The Somm's Pick with Liz Dowty For More Information on the program: The Somm's Pick For an Application to the Somm's Pick Buyers Club: The Somm's Pick Buyers Club Best, Beth Swirl Wine Bar & Market 3143 Ponce de Leon Street New Orleans, LA 70119 7 Former Gulf Claims head Kenneth Feinberg to speak at Tulane April 1, 2015 Barri Bronston Phone: 504-314-7444.

A renowned attorney who has overseen the claims process for such high-profile disasters as the 9/11 terrorist attacks and the BP oil spill, will deliver a public lecture April 7 at Tulane Law School. Feinberg, who served as administrator of the Gulf Coast Claims Facility from 2010 to 2012, will talk about his extensive experience in assessing who should get paid what and how the law can respond to calamity.

The title of his lecture, which is free and open to the public, is 'Unconventional Responses to Unique Catastrophes: Tailoring the Law to Meet the Challenges.' It is set for 5 p.m. In the Wendell H. Gauthier Appellate Moot Court Room 110 at Weinmann Hall, 6329 Freret St. A reception will follow.

Esquire magazine has called Feinberg In addition to the 9/11 terrorist attacks, he has overseen the claims process for the Boston Marathon bombings and the Virginia Tech and Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting rampages. The Obama Administration and BP jointly designated Feinberg as administrator of the Gulf Coast Claims Facility to determine payment for the families of oil-rig workers who were killed in the Deepwater Horizon explosion and the Gulf Coast residents whose livelihoods were devastated by the damage. Even before he became an in-demand compensation fund administrator, Feinberg was a pre-eminent mediator. Among other cases, he helped negotiate a $180 million settlement in a class-action suit brought by Vietnam veterans injured by exposure to Agent Orange. After Congress created the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund, the first time federal money was used to directly pay the injured and relatives of mass disaster, Feinberg distributed about $7 billion. He wrote about the experience in the 2005 book Feinberg is currently reviewing claims stemming from crashes linked to defective GM ignition switches.

7 Pelicans vs. Warriors Tuesday, April 7 7. Tuesday, April 7, 6-8pm - The Somm's Pick Tasting Event - Sommelier Liz Dowty joins us tonight with 2 amazing wines she has selected from Greece! Learn about the ancient indigenous varieties and crazy growing techniques that make this one of the world's most interesting wine regions.

Invitations to the event go out to the Buyer's Club members first and then the remaining spots will be made available to those on the Swirl email list the following day. Wednesday, April 8, 6-8pm - Wednesday Nite Flites Blind Tasting!! - Tonight Kimi and Erin asked to do a blind tasting of one of the most loved, hated, manipulated and misunderstood white wines - Chardonnay!! We'll pour you our favorite old world and new world wines from France, Italy and California and see if you can tell what is what.

For those of you who have been participating in our Somm's Pick events we'll have blind tasting sheets available for you to practice with! No reservations required.

Friday, April 10, Friday Free For All, 6-8pm - Swirl welcomes Garrett and Betsy Busch from Trinitas Winery in Napa Valley. More info next week but just so you know, they make a case of wine for the Pope every year.Free, no reservations required!

Swirl Wine Bar & Market 3143 Ponce de Leon Street New Orleans, LA 70119 504.304.0635. NEW ORLEANS - On Tuesday, March 10, 2015, Mayor Mitch Landrieu's Office of Economic Development will kick off another series of Business Information Sessions designed to connect local entrepreneurs and business owners with useful tools and resources. These sessions will allow interested business owners to learn more and ask questions about the City of New Orleans One Stop Shop, Contractor' Continued Education, Surety Bonds, On the Job Training and the New Orleans Small Business Assistance Fund, One session will take place in each City Council district. All are open to the public and individuals can attend any or all sessions. The complete list of dates and locations can be found below.

District B: Tuesday, April 7, 2015 5:30pm - 7:00pm JOB1 Business and Career Solutions 3400 Tulane Ave. 2nd Floor, New Orleans, LA 70119 Topics: 'On the Job Training' presented by JOB1 Business and Career Solutions 'Small Business Assistance Fund' presented by NewCorp, Inc. To RSVP, residents or businesses owners can or contact Margrett Frazier in the Office of Economic Development at (504) 658-4237 /. Directed by Joanna Russo, NEVER SWIM ALONE is a hilarious satire centered around a 13-round, boxing style competition between Frank and Bill. Guided by a blue-bathing suited Referee, the two mean ruthlessly fight for the Top Dog title; calling into question the fighting dog we all have within us. 'NEVER SWIM ALONE is a story told in a structure we haven't explored at The Elm Theatre,' said Artistic Director, Garrett Prejean. It's a new challenge for Elm.

'The thing that really excited me about this play was how theatrical it was, yet it keeps to our focus: relationships.' The production runs through April 18th, and will feature Artistic Director, Garrett Prejean (Frank), Big Easy nominee Nicholas Stephens (Bill), and a new local talent,Tenea Intriago (Referee). Where: Old Marquer Theatre (2400 St. Claude Ave) thru April 18 Thursday - Saturday Time: 8:00pm Tickets: $15 Purchasing: Tickets can be purchased at or by calling 504-218-0055. If you have any questions about The Elm Theatre call 504-218-0055 or email info@elmtheatre.org 8. Wednesday, April 1 The Revivalists + Robin Barnes Wednesday, April 8 Kermit Ruffins + Alanna Royale Wednesday, April 15 Big Sam's Funky Nation + Amanda Shaw Wednesday, April 22 Flow Tribe + Sweet Crude Wednesday, April 29 Marcia Ball + Lynn Drury Wednesday, May 6 Earphunk + Meschiya Lake Wednesday, May 13 Dumpstaphunk + Daria & the Hip Drops Wednesday, May 20 George Porter Jr. And Runnin Pardners + Hazy Ray Wednesday, May 27 Irma Thomas + Andrew Duhon In addition to the music acts featured each week, YLC Wednesday at the Square includes an Artist Village, showcasing local handcrafted items including jewelry, ceramics, paintings, photographs, t-shirts, and more.

A variety of food and beverages will be available for purchase from local vendors including Ara?a Taqueria and Cantina, Cajun Moon Catering, Cook Me Something Mister, Cr?pes? La Cart, Frencheeze Food Truck, Froyo Caf? And Sweets, Lucy's Retired Surfers Bar & Restaurant, Miss Linda the Ya-Ka-Mein Lady, Ninja Sushi, Plum St.

Snoballs, Po' Girl Catering Company, Salu Bistro and Bar, Saucy's BBQ, Squeal, and Theo's Pizza. The Victory Belles present America's Wartime Sweethearts: A Tribute to The Andrews Sisters Wednesdays thru August 19, 2015 Noted for their close harmonies and synchronized dance steps, the Andrews Sisters epitomized the 'we're all in this together' spirit of the war years, with optimistic songs and infectious exuberance that made them ideal morale boosters. The Victory Belles are proud to pay tribute to this talented trio, who volunteered so much time entertaining our troops here and abroad. Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy, Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree, I'll Be With You in Apple Blossom Time, and Chattanooga Choo Choo are just a few of the signature favorites you'll hear in this upbeat Canteen salute. 8 New Orleans, LA - The French Market and The New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park are proud to announce another unique New Orleans-style wellness class that is free and open to the public: Jazz Pilates with Stephanie Jordan. The classes are held weekly from 12 noon to 1:00 p.m.

At the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park Visitor Center in Dutch Alley. Participants must bring their own fitness mat and are encouraged to arrive 15 to 30 minutes prior to allow time for parking, signing in, and meeting the instructor. Why Wednesdays? The French Market hosts a new weekly Crescent City Farmers Market on Wednesdays from 2-6 p.m. Farmers Market shoppers receive 2 hours of complimentary parking when they purchase something from the market. 8 Tax aide The AARP Tax-Aide program is being offering tolow and moderate income, especially senior citizens, each Wednesday through April 15 from 10 a.m. At the East New Orleans Regional Library, 5641 Read Blvd.

A picture identification, Social Security card, 2014 tax forms and records, the new Affordable Care Marketplace form 1095-A and any Marketplace exemption documents are needed. Also, homeowners' insurance declaration page and 2013 income tax return are needed. For information, call 888-687-2277. Laura Kelley's traces the history of one of the city's largest immigrant groups. Click to read an excerpt published in. Click to listen to Kelley in an LEH-funded story on WWNO 89.9FM. James Nolan's new collection of short stories,, has received positive reviews in The New Orleans Advocate, Kirkus Reviews and Foreword.

NPR's Andrei Cordescu said, 'James Nolan is New Orleans' master storyteller. If Flannery O'Connor had been a bad boy living in the French Quarter, she'd have been James Nolan...These stories are wise, marvelous, funny.' The Spring 2014 schedule continues with these respected guest artists: * * April 8 Drummer Paul Wiltgen * April 15 Guitarist Warren Battiste * April 22 Saxophonist Rick Margitza * April 29 Trumpeter Christian Scott Jazz @ the Sandbar is presented by the UNO Jazz Studies Program with support from the UNO Student Government Association, Offbeat Media, WWNO FM, and the New Orleans Jazz Celebration. All admission proceeds go to the George Brumat Memorial Scholarship Fund. For more information, call the UNO Music Department at (504)280-6039 or New Orleans Jazz Celebration (504)309-JAZZ, or visit us on the web at www.nojc.org/sandbar.

Concert times: 7:00 - 9:30pm. Location: The Cove, Founders Road, UNO Lakefront Campus. General Admission: $5.00 at the door. Faculty, Staff & Student Admission: FREE w/ UNO ID Card. Tickets sold at the door. Meet the Artist Series UNO Jazz Studies offers a diverse program of workshops for our students which are also open to the public.

There is no charge to attend the workshops. The specific location of each clinic varies, but all are held somewhere in the Performing Arts Center building where the music classes take place. Below is a list of clinics that are scheduled at this time: April 6, 3:30p, PAC215 Brazilian Music Specialists Dr. Almir Cortes and Dr. Leandro Barsalini April 8, TBA Drummer/Composer from Europe Paul Wiltgen April 22, 3:30p, PAC103 Saxophonist/Composer from Paris Rick Margitza.

9 Join Us for Women's Business Alliance Join the New Orleans Chamber at our monthly premier women's only networking event, the Women's Business Alliance. Event at Victory on Thursday, April 9, 2015, from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m This is an informal gathering for our Chamber ladies to meet and greet each other. Please feel free to bring your female friends and colleagues.and lots of business cards! Thursday, April 9, 2015 5:00 p.m. Victory Victory will provide **Complimentary hors d'oeuvre** **$5 drink specials** There will be a marketing table for all members to display their marketing materials. Parking Options: Premium Parking Lot P146: 333 O'Keefe Ave. 0-3 Hours $5 Premium Parking Lot P184: 317 O'Keefe Ave.

0-3 Hours $5 to register or members can email to register. 9 Jefferson Parish and St Tammany Parish will have back to back Prayer Breakfasts on April 9 and 10 to take advantage of the opportunity to have featured speaker Astronaut Charles Duke. Charles Duke is a retired Air Force Reserve Brigadier General and was commissioned upon graduation from the Naval Academy with a degree in Naval Sciences. He then received a Masters in Aeronautics from MIT. He was one of the 19 astronauts selected by NASA in April 1966.

He served as member of the astronaut support crew for the Apollo 10 flight. He was Capsule Communicator between the crew and mission control for Apollo 11, the first landing on the Moon. Duke served as lunar module pilot of Apollo 16, the fifth manned lunar landing mission. Duke spent more than 20 hours exploring the moon. This involved placement and activation of scientific equipment and experiments, the collection of rock and soil samples and the use of Rover-2 (their lunar car).

He has logged 265 hours in space. In December 1975, Duke retired from the Astronaut program to enter private business.

He is an active speaker who encourages and inspires others to reach their goals and beyond. Come hear a great message from this humble man of courage and faith. This is the place to be to mingle with top business, political, and community leaders from our local area. Parish Presidents Young and Brister will be on hand to welcome guests at their respective parish breakfasts. Sportscaster Ken Trahan will MC for the Jefferson event which will take place at the Landmark Hotel in Metairie at 7:00 AM on Thursday, April 9. Newly elected DA Warren Montgomery will MC the St Tammany event which will take place at the Fleur De Lis Event Center in Mandeville at 7:00 AM on Friday, April 10. Tickets are $25 per person or $190 for a table for 8. For more information and to make reservations call Liz at 985-626-9582 or email:.

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Sponsored by Christian Business Men's Connection and Life Resources, Inc. Antoine's Restaurant 713 St.

Louis Street Thursday, April 9th, 2015 Patron Party 7:00 - 8:00pm Gala 8:00 -10:30pm Cocktail Attire - Dinner, drinks, and dancing! Entertainment by Guitarist John Rankin (Patron Party) and Charmaine Neville with Special Guests (Gala) Established in 1840, Antoine's is the country's oldest family-run restaurant, a favorite of locals, and a beloved New Orleans institution. In 2015, Antoine's Restaurant turns 175 years old! Obviously they have been doing something right throughout the years to have lasted long enough to be considered the oldest continuously operated family-run restaurant in the country.

Throughout the years Antoine's remained iconic and famous for great service, atmosphere, culinary delights and New Orleans originals - like Oyster Rockefeller, Eggs Sardou, and the famous puffed souffl? Potatoes -that were all born here. Guests have included famous movie stars, musicians, presidents, popes, generals, and New Orleans' most prominent families.

The names of each of the dining rooms at Antoine's Restaurant are steeped in history. During the French Quarter Festival Opening Night Gala, enjoy the original Main Dining Room, the Mardi-Gras themed Rex, Proteus, and 12th Night Revelers rooms, the Mystery Room, 1840 Room, the Last Room (or Tabasco Room) and the Wine Cellar, which holds approximately 25,000 bottles when fully stocked. French Quarter Festival is the only time of the year when Antoine's allows a non-profit community organization to 'take over' - celebrating the opening of French Quarter Festival at this grand Gala event. Guests will enjoy tastings by Antoine's and other festival favorites, and open bar courtesy of Abita Brewing Company and Republic Beverages. Order tickets online. Click here for.

Click here for or call to make your reservations - (504) 522-5730 9 Twilight series The Thursdays at Twilight concert will be held April 9 and feature the New Orleans Mystics, who play the music of Motown, at the Pavillion of Two Sisters at City Park. Doors open at 5 p.m. The concert begins at 6 p.m. Tickets are $10 per person. April 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th Yappy Hour in the Courtyard at Rare Form, to benefit the Louisiana SPCA will be held at 437 Esplanade Ave. At Frenchmen St.

From 4:00pm-8:00pm every Thursday. Stop in for dinner, or just enjoy some craft cocktails and listen to relaxing live music with your friendly four-legged friend. Fresh water and treats will be provided for pups while owners enjoy $1 off all craft cocktails. Don't forget, when you mention 'Yappy Hour,' 15% of the proceeds from your outing go to benefit the Louisiana SPCA! Visit for more info. April 18th Critter Cinema, sponsored by the Louisiana SPCA will be held at the Louisiana SPCA, located at 1700 Mardi Gras Blvd., from 6:00pm-9:30pm.

Great fun for animal-loving, pizza-eating, movie-watching kids! What better way to end the week than getting cozy with kitties & puppies, enjoying G-rated critter movies, making friends with other young animal lovers and snacking on pizza & popcorn at the Louisiana SPCA!

For kids ages 5-10, please feel free to bring a sleeping bag, pillow and PJs. $30 per child. Pre-registration is required, please call 368-5191, ext. 207 or e-mail. For more info visit la-spca.org/crittercinema.

April 18th Pet First Aid/CPR Course, sponsored by the Louisiana SPCA will be held at the Louisiana SPCA, located at 1700 Mardi Gras Blvd. From 9:00am-12:00pm.

Find out what to do if your dog suddenly stops breathing or your cat cuts her paw on a piece of glass and more. This hands-on training course will teach you the basics in animal handling, restraint, pet first aid and CPR using realistic animal mannequins. Taught by a Red Cross certified instructor, you will learn what to do in common emergency situations prior to seeking veterinary care.

Course fee is $65 and pre-registration is required to secure a seat at la-spca.org. April 25th Feral Cat TNR.The Basics and Beyond Workshop, sponsored by the Louisiana SPCA will be held at 1700 Mardi Gras Blvd., from 10:00am-Noon. A FREE humane education course for people with neighborhood cats. Learn the importance of Trap-Neuter-Return and find out about basic methods and equipment. Network and find area resources for low-cost spay/neuter, trap rental or purchase.

Discover ways to advocate for neighborhood cats and gain support for TNR in the community. Get answers to your feral cat questions and how they apply to cat ordinances.

Call 762-3306 for reservations or visit la-spca.org for more information. Be a part of what promises to be one of the most exciting events of the year - the WYES Gala! Enjoy live entertainment, dancing and the grandeur of Downton Abbey amid the setting of the period's favorite pastime - at our own iconic New Orleans Fair Grounds! Attendees can enjoy the Daily Double specialty cocktail and celebrate the contributions of WYES to our community. Thursday, April 9, 2015 6:30 p.m. Patron party / 8:00 p.m.

Gala Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots 1751 Gentilly Boulevard, New Orleans Downton Abbey or Derby Attire Preferred Entertainment by BRW Cuisine by Celebrate Catered Events by Windsor Court. A Taste of Covington - 4 Day Food & Wine EventApril 9 - April 12, 2015 Join us for Covington's 4th annual food & wine experience. 4th ANNUAL 'A TASTE OF COVINGTON' The dates are set - April 9 through April 12, 2015 - and plans are rolling along for another great 'A Taste of Covington.' Thursday, April 9th - 6:30pm cocktails with 7:00pm seating Vintner's Dinners by reservation at top local restaurants with wine pairings Thursday, April 9: 6:30pm cocktails with 7:00pm seating - VINTNERS' DINNERS at these top local restaurants with the best wine pairings: Annadele's Plantation, Dakota, Gallagher's Grill, Del Porto, The English Tearoom, Lola, Mac's on Boston Street, Ox Lot 9, Pardos American Bistro and Seiler Bar. Be seduced with a 4-course dinner with wines paired specifically for each course. Only $80 all-inclusive (seating will be limited so make your reservations early with the restaurant of your choice.) Visit the page for additional information.

Friday, April 10th - Grand Tasting Under Two Tents at Acquistapace's Wine Warehouse Friday, April 10 from 7 - 9pm: For 2015 - 'A GRAND TASTING' under TWO tents! And in the wine warehouse at Acquistapace's Covington Supermarket. Saturday, April 11th (Afternoon) - Festa del Vino Wine Tasting at the Southern Hotel Saturday, April 11 from 2 - 4pm: 'FESTA DEL VINO' Wine Tasting * Presented by Mayor Mike Cooper at the Southern Hotel 428 E. Covington, LA 70433 $60 per ticket includes logo wine glass, premium wine tastings, and hor d'oeuvres Limited to 100 tickets! Available for purchase online only! Tickets are non-refundable.

Must be 21 years and older to attend. ATOC Festa del Vino TicketsPurchase with Credit Card through PayPal Festa del Vino Tasting - Click 'Add to Cart' to Proceed with Purchase Saturday, April 11th (Evening) - St.

Tammany Art Association's Annual Spring for Art Saturday, April 11: 6:00pm to 9:00pm (Free Event) - STAA 'SPRING FOR ART' Stroll the streets of Downtown Covington and enjoy an evening of music, art, shopping and wine! (Wine supplied by individual shops for 'Spring for Art') Sunday, April 12: CHAMPAGNE JAZZ BRUNCH at Ox Lot 9 Tickets are sold out. - ($40 per person) Jazz Music by Steppin' Up. Please note these are reserved seatings and there are TWO seatings - 10:30am and 1:00pm.

Your name will be on a list at the reserved seating and your proof of purchase will be required for admittance. Tickets are non-refundable. Must be 21 years and older to attend.

Click 'Add to Cart' to Proceed with Purchase ATOC Champagne Jazz Brunch TicketsTickets - 1st Seating - 10:30am - SOLD OUT!! Tickets - 2nd Seating - 1:00pm - SOLD OUT! Sunday, April 12th - Champagne Jazz Brunch - SOLD OUT!! Our 2014 event TOTALLY sold out,! Contact Cliff Bergeron of the Covington Business Association at 504.439.2543 or via.

The is a non-profit organization dedicated to representing and advancing the interest of local businesses in Historic Downtown Covington. Gospel Music Family Super Group The SHOWERS CD RELEASE CONCERT with Special Appearances by FOREVER JONES & CANTON JONES with Live Streaming by YesLord Radio::::::::::::::::::::::::::: FRIDAY, APRIL 10th:: 7pm @ GREATER ST. STEPHEN FULL GOSPEL BAPTIST CHURCH 5600 Read Blvd New Orleans, LA GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS INCLUDE A COPY OF THE SHOWERS CD! TICKETS INCLUDE A COPY OF THE SHOWERS CD, A PHOTO OP, MEET & GREET with THE SHOWERS, CANTON JONES & FOREVER JONES, VENDOR PURCHASING OP AND HORS D'OEUVRES/BEVERAGES! BUSTOUT BURLESQUE ANNOUNCES ITS 10TH ANNIVERSARY & BIGGEST SHOW EVER NEW ORLEANS (April 1, 2015) - Bustout Burlesque's 10th Anniversary All-Star Show unveils a lineup of vivacious acts to perform at House of Blues on April 10, 2015. Bustout Burlesque's biggest show ever features mesmerizing burlesque stars, Elle Dorado (2014 Queen of Burlesque), Ginger Valentine (the new Evangeline the Oyster Girl), Miss Stormy Gayle, Angi B'Lovely, and Athena. The beautiful and talented striptease dancers will be accompanied by Dante (Bustout Burlesque's Master of Ceremonies), Dr.

Sick, Chris McDaniel, and live traditional jazz from the Bustout Burlesque Jazz Band. Expect the best in classic burlesque at this 10th Anniversary All-Star Show! Bustout Burlesque premiered on March 13, 2005 in the French Quarter as an authentic all-American 1950's style burlesque show recreating the glamorous nightclub entertainment once found on Bourbon Street. In 2012, Travel Channel listed Bustout Burlesque as one of the 'Top 10 Burlesque Shows' worldwide! Since then, the show has appeared on MTV's MADE and HBO's Treme.

Bustout Burlesque also created the first burlesque striptease on ice with former professional figure skater, Elle Dorado. Bustout Burlesque's 10th Anniversary All-Star cast have been shaking things up in the world of burlesque. Ginger Valentine is the new Evangeline the Oyster Girl, recreating the famous Bourbon Street act of the 1940's and '50's. The act was officially passed on to her from the original Evangeline, Kitty West. Miss Stormy Gayle, an original cast member of Bustout Burlesque, headlined a show at Viva Las Vegas plus she's made appearances as far as Germany. Athena, a New Orleans native was labeled 'Goddess of the Bodice' by the New Orleans Times Picayune.

Bustout Burlesque's momentous night brings big acts, big props and the best in classic burlesque! Rick Delaup, a New Orleans native, is the creator and producer of Bustout Burlesque, as well as Bad Girls of Burlesque, STRUT (a male revue), and the annual New Orleans Burlesque Festival. He has researched the history of New Orleans burlesque for 15 years and has spoken on the subject at events, including the Burlesque Hall of Fame and Tales of the Cocktail.

Tickets for Bustout Burlesque's 10th Anniversary All-Star Show at House of Blues on April 10, 2015 are on sale now and available at,,, and at the House of Blues Box Office at 225 Decatur Street in New Orleans. For more information call (504) 310-4999. The musical shantytown The Music Box Roving Village: City Park will host concerts with the houses serving as the orchestra. Its performances are 7 p.m. The bright, intricate nests made by bowerbirds inspired Ross Harmon and Frank Pahl's shack, surrounded with heavy chimes tuned to different scales. The inside is completely covered in mosaic mirrors. Callie Curry (aka Swoon) collaborated with New Orleans blacksmith Darryl Reeves on a gazebo-like structure, detailed with lattice-like brass cuttings and Reeves' brass instruments twisted into the house's frame.

A pneumatic switchboard in the center controls the horns A tall windmill-inspired silo topped with tubes and metal shaped into musical ceiling fans. Slowly pull a rope from the ornate pulley system inside the house and you'll hear the tubes catch air as they turn into resonating chambers bellowing slightly dissonant tones. 'We'll probably have only heard our instruments playing together for the first time the day before, 'It'll be sunset when people first arrive. We want them to feel like they've entered an enchanted world. They'll come in, find these musical houses, find their seats - they'll be all over the place - and we'll have a concert that we have no idea what it will sound like.' Apr 5 - May 10 The Music Box Roving Village New Orleans City Park, Harrison Avenue and Wisner Boulevard www.neworleansairlift.org Open noon to 6 p.m. Friday-Sunday (excluding performance dates) Performances are 7 p.m.

Friday-Saturday, April 3-4; Tickets $15. THE LADY WITH ALL THE ANSWERS For decades, renowned advice columnist Ann Landers answered countless letters from lovelorn teens, confused couples, and a multitude of others in need of advice.

No topic was off-limits, including nude housekeeping, sex in a motorcycle helmet, the proper was to hang toilet paper, sibling rivalries, addiction, religion, and wandering spouses. Landers regaled her readers with direct, insightful, and often humorously honest responses. Late on a 1975 night in Landers' Chicago apartment, an ironic twist of events confronts her with a looming deadline for a column dealing with a new kind of heartbreak: her own. As she shares her struggles to complete the column with us, we learn as much about ourselves as we do about the wise, funny, no-nonsense woman whose daily dialogue with America helped shape the social and sexual landscapes of the last half century. April 4 - 19 No show April 5 Teatro Wego! 177 Sala Avenue Westwego, LA April 24 - 26 Christ Episcopal School Theatre 80 Christwood Blvd.

Covington, LA BOX OFFICE: 504.885.2000 WWW.JPAS.ORG. 10 ALWAYS.PATSY CLINE Fri-Sat DINNER AND SHOW (6:00pm Seating 8:00pm Showtime) Sun BRUNCH (11:00am Seating 1:00pm Showtime) 'Always. Patsy Cline' Comes to the Stage Door Canteen at The National WWII Museum Tickets Now Available for April 4--April 5 Run NEW ORLEANS - The National WWII Museum's live-theater venue, the Stage Door Canteen, regularly plays host to award-winning shows celebrating the music of the World War II era, but their newest offering will take audiences into the years following the war and celebrate one of country music's first crossover sensations. Patsy Cline,' a musical play, complete with down-home country humor and true emotion, includes many of Cline's unforgettable hits such as 'Crazy,' 'I Fall to Pieces,' 'Sweet Dreams,' 'Walkin' After Midnight,' and many more. The show, which runs April 4 - April 5, is more than a tribute to the legendary country singer, who died tragically at age 30 in a plane crash in 1963. It is based on a true story about Cline's friendship with a fan from Houston named Louise Seger, who befriended the star in a Texas honky-tonk in 1961, and continued a correspondence with Cline until her death.

The show takes its title from Cline's letters to Seger, which she signed affectionately 'Love Always, Patsy.' Margaret Belton reprises the role of Patsy Cline from a recent award-winning appearance at Altarena Playhouse in Alameda, California. 'As long as I can remember, the music from old records was always one of my favorite sounds,' said Belton. 'Once I discovered Patsy, things changed.

I just wanted to climb into her voice and live in it. The soul and love that pours from her voice made me feel so alive, and I deeply connected with it.' In addition to her many stage and screen credits, Belton also performs regularly as the lead singer of The Patsychords. 945 Magazine Street New Orleans, LA 70130. Temple Sinai, the oldest Reform Jewish congregation in the state as well as the largest, celebrates its 145th anniversary this year. Founded in 1870, many in the congregation are descendants of the original members Rabbi Edward Paul Cohn of Temple Sinai in New Orleans and temple members are planning Temple Sinai's 145th anniversary celebration April 11.

An anniversary gala celebration April 11 at the Teal and Stephen Goldring Pavilion, Temple Sinai, will feature music by The Gold Standard and a performance by The Pussyfooters. The patron party begins at 6 p.m. With dinner and entertainment at 7 p.m.

Reservations for the April 11 gala is April 8. For tickets, call 504.861.3693. All Day John Broven, author of Rhythm and Blues in New Orleans, will be appearing on a panel at the 2015 French Quarter Festival. French Quarter Festivals Inc. 400 North Peters Street #205 New Orleans, LA 70130 Click HERE for more info.

April 11, 2015 11:00 a.m. Melissa Wallace, author of It's Great to Be a NOLA Kid: An A-Z Coloring Book, will be signing her book at NOLA Kids.

NOLA Kids 333 Chartres Street New Orleans, LA 70130 April 11, 2015 1:00 p.m. John Taylor, author of Wings Over New Orleans, will be signing his books at Barnes & Noble in Mandeville. Barnes & Noble 3414 Hwy. 10 Mandeville, LA 70471. Tulane Lakeside Hospital for Women and Children Offers Free Infant Massage Classes at East Bank Regional Library METAIRIE, LA -Beginning in January, Tulane Lakeside Hospital for Women and Children will present a monthly workshop about infant massage at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 West Napoleon Avenue, Metairie.

The presentations will be held on the following dates during 2015 10 to 11:30 a.m., Saturday, April 11, 2015 10 to 11:30 a.m., Saturday, May 9, 2015 10 to 11:30 a.m., Saturday, June 13, 2015 10 to 11:30 a.m., Saturday, July 11, 2015 10 to 11:30 a.m., Saturday, August 8, 2015 10 to 11:30 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015 10 to 11:30 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015 10 to 11:30 a.m., Saturday, Nov.

14, 2015 10 to 11:30 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 12, 2015 Each presentation is free-of-charge. The once-a-month workshop is limited to 20 participants who must contact Rene Guilbeau at 780-4363.

Infant Massage is a parent enrichment program that provides loving touch from the start of a baby's life. It incorporates techniques that help promote social and emotional development, brain development and touch, adaptations for children with special needs, and bonding and attachment with parents and caregivers. According to Guilbeau, early psychological and sensory input is essential in facilitating the development of all infants. Infant massage contains critical elements of bonding including eye to eye contact, smiling, soothing sounds, caressing, smell, and mutual interaction. Benefits for the baby: Enhances bonding and attachment; promotes social, emotional and cognitive development; reduces gas and colic; strengthens and regulates primary organ systems; regulates behavioral patterns and promotes sleep. Benefits for parents: Enhances communication and emotional ties; promotes better understanding of infant cues; helps parents unwind and relax; provides quality one-on-one interaction; gives fathers a special time to connect and bond; For more information regarding this event, contact Chris Smith, Manager of Adult Programming for the library, at 504-889-8143.

Bernard Irish Italian Islenos Parade is set to hit the streets of St. Bernard Parish on April 12 at noon. The parade will feature more than 40 floats along with 30 marching units, and riders will toss about 300,000 pounds of produce. Businesses, groups, families and friends are invited to enter a float, or small group and individuals are invited to ride on existing floats.

For information, call 504.655.7555 or 504.655.7553 or email The parade committee also is accepting applications for princesses. Girls ages 11-18 are invited to ride on the princess float. For $125, the princess experience includes the ride and insurance on the float, official parade pink princess T-shirt, s rhinestone tiara, custom printed sash, custom heritage medallion and presentation dinner. For more information on becoming a princess, call Mary O'Neil a, 504.638.4476 or email Sponsorships for the official 'III' Parade T-shirt also is needed.

Prices for sponsors to be featured on the back of the parade shirt will be $100, $250, $500 (three available) and $1,000 (one available). For sponsoship information, call 504.655.7555, 504.655.7553 or email. Join the New Orleans Chamber at our next POWER PANEL BREAKFAST. The topic is Power Up Your Network: How to build meaningful relationships at Chamber events!

You spoke and we listened! Join us for our next! A few months ago we met with several member businesses from various sizes and industries, and they all had one thing in common.they wanted to learn how to network more effectively. We are bringing in some of the best and the brightest 'power networkers' who will show you how to how to make meaningful relationships and get the most out of Chamber events.

Testimonials: 'Great reminders and inspiration to keep doing what I'm doing and be more consistent! Financial Accounting By Pc Tulsian Pdf Free Download on this page. ' 'This was awesome. The panel had different backgrounds and I feel they were able to reach everyone.' 'Excellent networking tips!' Tuesday, April 14, 2015 8:00 am - Registration 8:30 am - 9:30 am Panel Program New Orleans Chamber Office Building 5th Floor Auditorium (click on address for map) Event is FREE for members & $10.00 for non members, but space is limited to the first 50 people, so RSVP now! Chamber member table available at the event for members to place their marketing materials.

Breakfast & Refreshments Provided Courtesy of: The program itself will consist of a one-hour panel session with our 'power networkers'. We will discuss how to:? Work the room at an event? Ask the right questions and the importance of being a good listener? Get quality business cards and connect with the right people? Follow up after an event? Be memorable We are confident that you will leave the event feeling motivated and excited about our upcoming events and your 'powered up' network!

We hope that you can join us! Parking Options: Meter parking available on Perdido St.

& Poydras St. 1515 Building parking Lot available, entrance on Freret St., 1-3 Hours $4 to register or members can email to register. Join us on Friday, April 17, 2015 from 6:30-10pm for our Barn Dance Benefit presented by the Louisiana Hospitality Foundation. This is an incredibly unique event that takes place at our farm and features music, dancing, dinner, and cocktails under the Louisiana night sky. As the largest urban farm in the city, located in heart of beloved City Park, we are proud to invite you to this fantastic annual party.

Thanks to our beautiful, outdoor setting we have no capacity limit for the event, so bring your friends! This year, square dancing with caller Dan Baker and free Zydeco instruction with Harold Bernard kicks off an evening of revelry on the farm. Performances by four-time Grammy nominee, and will inspire revelers to kick up their heels.

Premier local restaurants and chefs plan to cook up delightful small plates: 1,000 Figs Centerplate Drago's Seafood Restaurant Fulton Alley Good Eggs Mr. B's Bistro Mondo Pagoda Cafe St. James Cheese SEED Seither's Seafood Sodexho Woody's Fish Tacos We will also offer craft cocktails, coffee specialties, and have ice-cold beer on hand. And last but not least, we are offering some very exciting silent auction items, including once in a lifetime vacation opportunities, unique art pieces, and other special surprises. Are $40 in advance online, or $50 at the door. CULTIVATE FRIENDS AND SAVE!

Make a $400 contribution and you'll get 11 tickets (that's 1 ticket free!) and you'll also underwrite one comp ticket for a Grow Dat youth or community member. Or, make a $200 donation and you'll get 6 tickets (one ticket free!) and underwrite one comp ticket for a Grow Dat youth. The Lakeview Shepherd Center has been a resource for families and seniors for over 38 years. The center is a place of fun and social interaction. It provides hot meals five days a week along with classes in tai chi, yoga, embroidery, quilt making, bridge, French, Wii games and monthly cultural outings. The center serves the community by offering a place where elderly parents can enjoy their day and give the family some respite for just $20 per month. In recent years, funding the center has become a challenge.

As a fundraiser, Jump, Jive and Swing April 18 from 6 to 9 p.m. At the Schoen Mansion on Canal Street in New Orleans. The Pfister Sisters will sing; and local restaurants will provide food. A silent auction will be held. A prize for best 40's costume will be awarded.

Tickets are $50 per person and $35 for seniors. For information, email or mail to 316 38th St., in New Orleans. Jazz'n the Vines Spring 2015 Schedule: Saturday, April 18 - Benny Grunch & The Bunch Saturday, May 2 - Swingaroux Saturday, May 16 - Waylon Thibodeaux Saturday, May 30 - Roamin' Jasmine Saturday, June 13 - Amanda Shaw & The Cute Guys Saturday, June 27 - Los Poy-Boy-Citos Please note - all shows are at the winery and take place from 6:30 to 9 pm. Visit our Jazz'n the Vines page for more information.

Contact Information Telephone: (985) 892-9742 FAX: (985) 892-9742 Physical address/Tasting Room: 81250 Old Military Rd. 70431 To our valued guests at Jazz'n the Vines - Out of consideration to other attendees of the show, please abide by these courtesies when out at the winery - please make sure that younger audience members are not engaged in 'horseplay' in the audience area, around the stage, or in and around the winery building. Children are welcome to play, if supervised, in the empty grass block behind the seating area. Also, please no smoking in the audience area, at the tasting table and outside bar, in the tasting room, or on the patio.

You are welcome to smoke along the periphery of the viewing area if away from other guests or off to the sides. Lastly, the winery and tasting room close at 4 pm the day of the show in order to get ready for the event. We re-open at 5 pm. As we only have a one-lane road in and out of the winery, please do not arrive before 5 pm to the gate in order to allow daytime guests as well as employees to leave or arrive. Thank you very much for your attention and patronage at Jazz'n the Vines and Pontchartrain Vineyards! Strawberry Picking Mrs. Heather's Strawberry Farm - Besides picking their own strawberries to take home with them, kids can learn how a strawberry grows, enjoy face and hand painting, tractor races, bouncing horse race, hipline, jumping pillow and a picnic area They are now open to pick strawberries.

Everyday 9 to 5 until Mother's Day. The cost is $20 per flat of strawberries or $12 per half flat. For field trips it's $7 per child.

Located at 31458 Hwy 43, Albany, LA 70711 Blahut Strawberry Farm Located approximately 6 miles from Tickfaw State Park. Owner Cathy Blahut Harris suggests making a full day of it and going to Tickfaw State Park where they have great picnic facilities, a playground for kids, and a small water-park that is fun for young children. 2015 picking dates are not yet up on their website. Please call before going to this farm.

Liuzza Produce Farm, 985.981.5788 or 985.429.9605, is open to public on weekends beginning March 28th through May 3. Saturday hours are 10-3pm and Sunday hours are 10-2pm. Besides strawberry picking, kids can enjoy pony rides, face paining, horse drawn wagon rides, tire swings, petting zoo, and more! Jambalaya, hotdogs, chocolate dipped strawberries and more available for purchase.

Is April 9th-12th Volunteer Shifts are Still Available!!! April 9-12, 2015 THE 32ND ANNUAL FRENCH QUARTER FESTIVAL PRESENTED BY CHEVRON VOLUNTEER EFFORTS ARE THE REASON THIS FESTIVAL REMAINS FREE TO THE PUBLIC SIGN UP HERE OPPORTUNITIES STILL REMAIN BY EACH MAJOR STAGE INCLUDING THE WOLDENBERG RIVERFRONT PARK STAGE. HAVE FUN GIVING BACK IN ONE OF OUR BOOTHS WHILE WITNESSING BRASS-A-HOLICS, RAW OYSTER CULT, KERMIT RUFFINS & THE BARBECUE SWINGERS, FLOW TRIBE AND MORE!!!! The 32nd Annual French Quarter Festival presented by Chevron is April 9th-April 12th, 2015! Locals and tourism officials call French Quarter Festival 'the kickoff to festival season in New Orleans.' What started as a neighborhood festival and 'locals' event' has grown into the largest showcase of Louisiana music and food in the world, with an economic impact of over $251 million. Last year, Huffington Post named French Quarter Festival the 'one thing to do in Louisiana.'

In 2015, attendees can look forward to food from some of New Orleans' finest restaurants at 'The World's Largest Jazz Brunch', performances from over 1,600 world class, local musicians, and an immersion into a unique cultural experience that cannot be replicated anywhere. Allen Toussaint to Perform at French Quarter Festival Locals' Day Returns Allen Toussaint is one of the most influential figures in New Orleans R&B. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998, the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame in 2009, and the Blues Hall of Fame in 2011.The celebrated songwriter, record producer, and musician returns to French Quarter Festival for the first time since 1998. Allen Toussaint will perform on the riverfront Abita Stage on Locals' Day, Thursday, April 9th at 3:45 p.m. In what promises to be an incredible day of music, Mr.

Toussaint will perform after the Grammy award-winning Rebirth Brass Band and before the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra with very special guests. The Very Best Live, Local Music Across 23 Stages Two New Stages in 2015 Year after year, French Quarter Festival is voted 'locals' favorite' while also attracting a tremendous out-of-town audience. A huge part of the appeal is that attendees get a true and authentic New Orleans experience - a broad range of Louisiana artists and a diverse variety of musical styles and genres.

Since 1984, French Quarter Festival has been committed to featuring New Orleans' finest artists every day of the festival, on stages all over the French Quarter. The tradition grows in 2015, when French Quarter Festivals, Inc. (FQFI) unveils two new stages and expands its footprint and musical lineup. The new Outlet Collection at Riverwalk Spanish Plaza stage sponsored by The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk and Harrah's New Orleans will take the music across Canal Street with three days of programming. The new Omni Royal Orleans stage located at 500 Royal St.

Will bring more traditional jazz to the street with performances on Saturday and Sunday. Visit our website for the complete 2015 lineup, which includes over a dozen new acts.

The 2015 French Quarter Festival will feature over 1,600 local artists. Festival organizers remain committed to growing the Musician Sponsorship Program; every dollar donated to the fund goes directly to the artists.

In 2014, a total of over 250 individuals, foundations, and businesses signed up to support local musicians by 'adopting an artist.' Sponsors come from all over the United States - from California to Maryland - and are helping to keep French Quarter Festival free for the community. Musician sponsor Shelby Russ, President and CEO of AOS Solutions, calls sponsorship a way to enrich quality of life in New Orleans. 'French Quarter Fest is one the quintessential celebrations of our abundance of artists in New Orleans. We believe the art that all of those talented individuals produce is the single most important driver of quality of life in this city. AOS has a long-standing commitment to reinvest in the community in which our employees and clients live.

We are proud to give our sponsorship and our thanks to Irma Thomas and the entire French Quarter Fest team for enriching our home and our lives.' The Festival is still seeking 2015 sponsorships. Contact Georgia Rhody at (504) 522-5730 or email georgia@fqfi.org for more information. New Orleans Jazz Orchestra Residency The New Orleans Jazz Orchestra (NOJO) will have an unprecedented residency at French Quarter Festival celebrating the opening of their new home, the New Orleans Jazz Market, on Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard. The residency will consist of four concerts during the 2015 French Quarter Festival. Each performance will feature a completely different music program and guest artists backed up by NOJO under the direction of Irvin Mayfield: Thursday, April 9th Irvin Mayfield and NOJO featuring the music of Stevie Wonder, The Beatles, and The Grateful Dead; Friday, April 10th Irvin Mayfield and NOJO featuring the music of Led Zepplin, Nirvana, and Queen; Saturday, April 11th Irvin Mayfield and NOJO perform children's songs and interact with young audiences; Sunday, April 12th The New Orleans Songbook: Featuring Irvin Mayfield, NOJO, and special guests. Opening Night Gala returns to Antoine's Thursday April 9th, the French Quarter Festival Opening Night Gala benefiting the Roots of Music will return to Antoine's Restaurant.

Established in 1840, Antoine's, the country's oldest family-run restaurant, celebrates its 175th anniversary in 2015. During the Gala, guests will enjoy the original Main Dining Room, the Mardi Gras-themed Rex and Proteus Rooms, Escargot Room, the Mystery Room, 1840 Room, the Last Room (or Tabasco Room) and the Wine Cellar, which holds approximately 25,000 bottles when fully stocked. French Quarter Festival is the only time of the year when Antoine's allows a non-profit community organization to 'take over' - celebrating the opening of French Quarter Festival at this grand Gala event. The Rex Room at the 2014 French Quarter Festival Gala Charmaine Neville with special guests will perform at the gala. Guitarist John Rankin will perform at the patron party. Tickets are now on sale and can be purchased online at www.fqfi.org or by calling 504-227-3124.

Patron tickets are $250 and Gala tickets are $125 ($150 beginning April 1st). Official French Quarter Festival 2015 Posters by Tami Curtis and Simon Hardeveld Fleurty Girl Unveils New Kermit Ruffins Shirt Designed for French Quarter Festival For the 2015 poster, renowned local mixed-media artist, Tami Curtis, draws inspiration from New Orleans musical icon, Little Freddie King. Little Freddie King hails from McComb, Mississippi and has a musical career that spans the decades. In the 60's Freddie played with the likes of Babe Stoval, Polka Dot Slim, Guitar Grady, Guitar Ray, Snooks Eaglin, Billy Tate, Harmonica Williams, Boogie Bill Webb, Rev Charles Jacobs (his cousin), Harmonica Slim and Eddie Lang. His 1970 recording, Harmonica Williams and Little Freddie King, is believed to be the first electric blues album recorded in New Orleans. Now into his 70's, Little Freddie has yet to slow down; since 2000 he has performed at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, French Quarter Festival, Montreal Jazz Festival, Ottawa Blues Festival, as well as nearly a dozen European festivals.

The musician has just released a new album, Messin' Around Tha Living Room. French Quarter Festival is thrilled to honor him with this vibrant poster. Once again French Quarter Festival also features a special limited-edition poster created by New Orleans' most well-known French folk-art painter, Simon Hardeveld. Since the early 2000s, Hardeveld has entertained many with his hilarious and colorful paintings that hang in New Orleans restaurants like Boulangerie, Chickie Wah Wah, Lola's, and Joey K's. His pieces whimsically embody the unique culture of this spectacular city.

Last year for the 2014 Satchmo SummerFest, French Quarter Festivals, Inc. Partnered with Fleurty Girl to create custom-designed, festival-inspired shirts. The partnership continues in 2015 with the Kermit Ruffins unisex tee, which will sell for $25. All proceeds help fund the free, community event. A Showcase of New Orleans' Finest Cuisine In a city famous for its wealth of delicious and unique traditional food, French Quarter Festival gives attendees a taste of the best of the best at the 'The World's Largest Jazz Brunch.'

Over 60 vendors feature classic New Orleans dishes as well as cuisine from the finest restaurants in the region. A number of restaurants have been with the festival since its beginning in 1984, and have been great partners for 30 years: Pat O'Brien's, Trey Yuen, Tujague's, Vaucresson Sausage, Desire Oyster Bar, and Court of Two Sisters. Other festival favorites return for 2015, including Galatoire's, Muriel's, Antoine's, Praline Connection, Dickie Brennan's, Restaurant R'evolution, Bennachin, Love at First Bite, GW Fins, House of Blues, Jacques-Imo's, K-Paul's, Mrs. Wheat's, Lasyone's Meat Pies, Ruth's Chris Steak House, Three Muses, and more.

A full list of restaurants, including new vendors for 2015, will be released in March. Special Events, Programs, and Festival Extras Once again festival attendees will have access to free pedicabs, courtesy of Chevron. The festival app, sponsored by GE Capital will also return! Visit our Special Events page for details about the French Quarter Festival Second-Line Kickoff Parade; Let them Talk: Conversations about Louisiana Music;Film Fest at French Quarter Festival presented by Timecode: NOLA and more. Omni Royal Orleans Named Official Hotel of French Quarter Festival The historic Omni Royal Orleans, located in the heart of the neighborhood, is the official hotel of French Quarter Festival and Satchmo SummerFest.

The Omni Royal Orleans offers graceful elegance and has received the AAA Four-Diamond luxury award for the past 27 years. Located on the most fashionable corner, St.

Louis at Royal, the hotel is steps away from our festival and the best New Orleans has to offer. We are proud to count them among our growing number of supporters and thank all of our generous sponsors! Jazz in the Park returns for eight straight weeks this spring, running from April 16th to June 11th, with a stellar roster of New Orleans music that features Kermit Ruffins, Soul Rebels, Honey Island Swamp Band, Raw Oyster Cult, James Andrews, The Honorable South, Glen David Andrews and New Breed Brass Band, to name a few. Jazz in the Park is known for food, music and fun and now Art! ***New this year***Jazz in the Park Treme Art Exhibit.

The Treme Art Exhibit tells a story through Art of what makes the Treme community such a great place to live, work and play. Featuring 23 artists of various backgrounds, the exhibit highlight lives of ordinary and extraordinary past and present Treme residents and depicts the places of Treme which have been a staple of the community and captures the spirit and culture of the Treme which are all the things that are sacred to New Orleans.

We currently have EASTER King Cake Croissants available! Call Katherine at 228-234-4649 to order. We will also be getting in NEW FLAVORS Coffee and Orange Sorbet soon. Let us know what you would like. $3 Tuesday Smoothies through April REAL FRUIT & PROTEIN SMOOTHIES We have 16 Real Fruit and Protein Smoothies for that healthy treat or meal substitution.or if you just need lunch on the go! SOFT SERVE YOGURT, GELATO, ICE CREAM & SORBET Our yogurt bar has 24 flavors and over 100 toppings to choose from.

Make it as healthy or decadent as you want. HARD PACK BLUE BELL ICE CREAM We have 8 rotating Blue Bell Ice Cream flavors. Tell us your favorite and we will put on our list to rotate in.

KING CAKE CROISSANTS New this year and delicious - will become your new craving! Available in original and cream cheese filled.

NEW ORLEANS ROAST COFFEE Crafted by New Orleans finest PJ;s Coffee. AUNT SALLY'S PRALINES Individual pralines or gift sets are available. Can be purchased for delivery. CUSTOM CAKES BY VOODOO SWEETS For your office party or birthday party, customized cakes for any event. HOT WAFFLES MADE FRESH UPON REQUEST Plain or with yogurt and fruit toppings.

FroYo Cafe And Sweets 819 (C) Canal St, New Orleans Phone: 228 234 4649 Email: katherine.sutton@rpmfroyo.com Website: froyocafeandsweets.com. AVAILABLE ALL YEAR LONG They are again raising the bar by transitioning into a Caf? And Sweet Shop, and bringing in the King Cake Croissant? The combination possibilities are endless with 8 yogurt machines offering 24 flavors, over 100 unique & fun toppings, and 16 real fruit & protein smoothies! In addition, they have recently added Blue Bell Ice Cream and Aunt Sally's Pralines to their menu line.

There is truly something to satisfy every tasteFroYo Caf? Watch for more updates on our Facebook at or contact Katherine Sutton on (Mobile/Cell) 228-234-4649 and/or (Work) 504-522-3684,. Tasting Notes With tempting aromas of dark cherry, blackberry and spice, Zin-phomaniac is a complex, full-bodied wine with juicy, approachable flavors of ripe blue-purple fruit and dark semi-sweet chocolate. A kiss of vanilla and a touch of brown baking spice add depth to the long, satisfying mouthfeel. Degas exhibit The Newcomb Art Gallery at Tulane University will present an exhibition of works on paper by famed French artist Edgar Degas on the school's Uptown campus starting this month.

20 to May 24, 'Edgar Degas: The Private Impressionist, Works on Paper by the Artist and his Circle,' will feature drawings and prints along with photographs, monotypes and sculpture. In addition to the artist's works showing familiar horses and dancers, lesser-known depictions of antique sculpture and Old Masters will be on view. The works come from a single private collection. February 21 - May 24, 2015 Location: Woldenberg Art Center (bldg #81) - Tulane University Address: 6823 St. Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70118 Times: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Admission: Free Phone: 504-314-2406 Visit Website Featuring drawings, prints, sculpture, and photographs, all from a single private collection, the exhibition illuminates the background and personality of Degas the individual, as well as to present his skill as an artist.

The show's subject matter is often personal: In addition to three rare self-portraits, depictions of family members and friends are also included. Works touch upon three notable themes of Degas' oeuvre: the human body, horse racing, and the ballet. Enriching the exhibition are a selection of more than forty works on paper of well-known artists, many of whom were friends of Degas.

NOLA Navy Week 2015 will be smaller, with six vessels that will be moored along the Mississippi River's east bank and opened for public tours. More than 2,700 sailors, Marines and Coast Guard personnel are expected to visit the city during the week.

The ships are scheduled to arrive April 23 and depart April 29. The USS Cole, the guided-missile destroyer that was attacked by suicide bombers in Yemen in 2000, killing 17 U.S.

Sailors and injuring 39 others, is among the five active warships from three nations currently scheduled to visit the port. The flagship for the visit is the USS Wasp, the flattop amphibious assault ship that also was part of NOLA Navy Week 2012. It embarked to New Orleans with a contingent of Marines and their fighting equipment.

The Coast Guard barque Eagle, also a highlight of the 2012 NOLA Navy Week, is scheduled to return in April. However, it will be the only tall ship this time. In addition to the Eagle, Cole and Wasp, the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS James E. Williams, Canadian destroyer HMCS Athabaskan, and Great Britain's HMS Landcaster, known as 'The Queen's Frigate,' are tentatively scheduled to visit the port. France is considering sending a warship as well. The ships will be berthed along the Mississippi River, with the Eagle moored at Bienville Street in Woldenberg Park NOLA Navy Week April 23-29, 2015 Since its earliest years under the American flag, New Orleans has been the site of a major naval presence. Although it is more than 100 miles from the nearest body of open water, the width and depth of the Mississippi River has made our port city accessible for naval vessels of all sizes, types and classes to berth here.

New Orleans' longstanding naval tradition will be celebrated from April 23-29 as NOLA Navy Week returns to the Mississippi Riverfront. During that week, six ships from three nations will line the banks of the river between the French Quarter and the Crescent City Connection bridge. All of these ships will be open to the public for free, on-board tours starting Friday, April 24. Navy is bringing in the USS Wasp, the USS Cole and the USS James E. Williams and the U.S. Coast Guard will be represented by the USCGC Dauntless.

The British Royal Navy is represented by the HMS Lancaster and the Royal Canadian Navy will bring in the HMCS Athabaskan. Other events scheduled that week in conjunction with the event include: *An official Navy Week Gala held at the National World War II Museum on the night of Friday, April 24.

*A Seafood Cook Off held the morning of Sunday, April 26 at the Spanish Plaza in downtown New Orleans, adjacent to the river and next to the Outlet Collection at Riverwalk. The Cook Off will begin at 11 a.m.

And will feature culinary specialists from each of the participating ships, paired with local chefs. *A fireworks display over the river on the evening of Monday, April 27, with viewing from Woldenberg Riverfront Park and Algiers Point on the opposite bank. Other events, including musical concerts, may also be scheduled for the week. Check back at the Navy Week website, www.nolanavyweek.com for the latest updates. Visitations All of the ships will be open daily for free general public visitation beginning on Friday, April 24 and ending Tuesday, April 28. Hours of operation vary for each ship throughout the week.

Check the schedules for the individual ships in the write-ups below. Visitors will be allowed on board on a first-come, first-served basis, so be prepared to wait in line during peak times. Because these are active military ships, visitors can also expect security screenings prior to boarding. About the Ships USS Wasp The tenth ship to bear the official Navy designation, the Wasp name has a history as long as the United States itself. Warships under that name have seen action and emerged victorious in nearly all conflicts involving the U.S. From the American Revolution through the present.

The currently sailing USS Wasp is a U.S. Navy multipurpose amphibious assault ship, launched in 1989 and it is the flagship of the Second Fleet, as well as the lead ship of its class. The Navy-Marine Corps team's newest amphibious warship has as its primary mission the support of a Marine Landing Force. She and her sister ships are the first specifically designed to accommodate new Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) for fast troop movement over the beach and certain types of jets that provide close air support for the assault force. The Wasp's dimensions are 843 feet long with a beam (width) of 105 feet, which can accommodate the full range of Navy and Marine Corps helicopters, conventional landing craft, and amphibious vehicles. It will be docked at 500 Port of New Orleans Place, near Port of New Orleans offices, just upriver from the Crescent City Connection.

Public open visitation times are: *Friday, April 24: 12:30-5:00 p.m. *Saturday, April 25: 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

*Sunday, April 26: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. *Monday, April 27: (closed for the afternoon; open for private tours in the morning) *Tuesday, April 28: 12:00 noon-5:00 p.m.

USS Cole The USS Cole made international headlines on October 12, 2000 when it was the target of an al-Qaeda terrorist attack while anchored in the harbor of Aden, Yemen. During the attack, 17 American sailors were killed, 39 were injured and the ship suffered extensive damage to its hull. The Cole is an Arleigh Burke-class, Aegis-equipped guided missile destroyer. She was built in March 1996.

After the 2000 attack, the Cole was repaired and redeployed in 2003. The Cole is 505 feet long with a beam of 66 feet. The ship's motto, 'Glory is the Reward of Valor,' pays tribute to its namesake, Marine Sergeant Darrell S. The Cole will be berthed in the 1200 block of North Peters Street, adjacent to Woldenberg Park.

Public open visitation times are: *Friday, April 24: 12:30-5:00 p.m. *Saturday, April 25: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. *Sunday, April 26: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. *Monday, April 27: 12:00 noon-5:00 p.m. *Tuesday, April 28: 12:00 noon-5:00 p.m. USS James E Williams The USS James E.

Williams is an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer named after Petty Officer 1st Class James Elliot Williams, a Medal of Honor recipient. Its maiden deployment was in May 2006 as part of the Global War on Terrorism Surface Strike Group, and the vessel completed this deployment in October of the same year. In 2007, the USS James E. Williams deployed again as part of the USS Enterprise Carrier Strike Group. During this deployment, the James E.

Williams was contacted by the North Korean cargo vessel, Dai Hong Dan, which had been taken over by Somalian pirates. The ship's crew provided medical assistance to Dai Hong Dan, and safely returned from deployment on December 17, 2007. The Williams is 509 feet 6 inches long with a beam of 66 feet. It will tie up on the riverfront adjacent to the 1300 block of North Peters Street. Public open visitation times are: *Friday, April 24: 12:30-5:00 p.m. *Saturday, April 25: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. *Sunday, April 26: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

*Monday, April 27: 12:00 noon-5:00 p.m. *Tuesday, April 28: 12:00 noon- 5:00 p.m. HMCS Athabaskan The HMCS Athabaskan (DDG 282) is an Iroquois-class destroyer that has served both the Canadian Forces and the Royal Navy since 1972.

This ship is the third vessel to use the designation HMCS Athabaskan. The ship is assigned to the Maritime Forces Atlantic (MARLANT) and her homeport is Halifax, Nova Scotia. Some of the ship's notable service efforts include the 2005 disaster relief in response to Hurricane Katrina and the disaster relief effort in Haiti after the 2010 earthquake. The Athabaskan is 425.9 feet long with a beam of 49.9 feet, and it has both a hangar and a flight deck. It will berth at 1350 Port of New Orleans Place, alongside the Port of New Orleans office building.

Public open visitation times are: *Friday, April 24: 12:30-5:00 p.m. *Saturday, April 25: 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

*Sunday, April 26: 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. *Monday, April 27: 12 noon-5:00 p.m. *Tuesday, April 28: 12 noon-5:00 p.m. HMS Lancaster The HMS Lancaster is a 'Duke' class frigate of the Royal Navy, also known as 'The Queen's Frigate,' in reference to Queen Elizabeth II who launched the ship in 1990. The Lancaster has been involved in numerous counter-narcotics missions in the Caribbean, as well as on missions tackling piracy, human trafficking, arms smuggling and other criminal and terrorist threats. With a length of 436 feet 4 inches and a beam of 52 feet 10 inches, the Lancaster is equipped with a flight deck and enclosed hangar.

Along with the Athabaskan, it will be tied up at 1350 Port of New Orleans Place. Public open visitation times are: *Friday, April 24: 12:30-5:00 p.m. *Saturday, April 25: 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

*Sunday, April 26: 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. *Monday, April 27: 12:00 noon-5:00 p.m. *Tuesday, April 28: 12:00 noon-5:00 p.m. USCGC Dauntless USCGC Dauntless is a U.S. Coast Guard cutter that was commissioned in 1968 and is named for an aspiration trait meaning to 'persevere fearlessly.' The Dauntless was homeported in Miami, Florida before being decommissioned at the Coast Guard Yard in Curtis Bay, Maryland. She later underwent extensive renovations and returned to service soon afterward.

The Dauntless has earned the reputation of 'drug buster' after numerous interceptions of illegal narcotics at sea. Other services include search and rescue operations.

It was one of the first responders after the space shuttle Challenger disaster, and it took part in various homeland defense operations. The Dauntless has been featured in movies like 'The Island' and the James Bond film, 'License to Kill.' It will be berthed in the 200 block of Bienville Street, adjacent to Woldenberg Park. Public open visitation times are: *Friday, April 24: 12:30-5:00 p.m.

*Saturday, April 25: 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. *Sunday, April 26: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Find NOLA Navy Week on Facebook and on the web at www.nolanavyweek.com. Andrew Jackson: Hero of New Orleans Through 2014-March 29, 2015 Gallery hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Sunday, 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 533 Royal Street Admission is free. Exhibition to highlight Andrew Jackson's role at the Battle of New Orleans Display and additional programming commemorates the 200th anniversary of the battle New Orleans, Louisiana - Two hundred years ago on a battlefield just outside of New Orleans, a frontier general and his motley force of regulars troops and volunteers defeated a larger, more experienced British army intent on capturing the port city.

The Historic New Orleans Collection's new exhibition, presented in conjunction with the bicentennial of the Battle of New Orleans, sheds light on Andrew Jackson, the leader of that improbable American victory. 'Andrew Jackson: Hero of New Orleans' will be available to the public at 533 Royal St., Tuesday-Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., and Sunday, 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., through March 29, 2015. 'Jackson was the 19th-century equivalent of a rock star,' said Jason Wiese, exhibition curator and associate director of THNOC's Williams Research Center. 'He was one of the United States' most famous heroes, as well as one of its most polarizing figures.' Before he became the seventh president of the United States, Jackson was a relatively unknown Tennessee militia general. His success in battles with Creek Indians introduced him to a national audience, but it was his triumph at the Battle of New Orleans in 1815 that launched him to stardom.

23 Annual Cutting Edge CE Conferences and Events August 27 - 29, 2015 Downtown Marriott at the Convention Center Warehouse District New Orleans Cutting Edge Entertainment Law Seminar? Music Business Sessions?

Film and Interactive Workshop? Educators Forum? Roots Music Gathering? NewWorks Artist Showcase? Nola Downtown Music and Arts Festival NEW ORLEANS - The Music Business Institute will produce the 23rd Cutting Edge CE Conference (formerly Cutting Edge Music Business Conference) August 27 - 29, 2015 at New Orleans' Downtown Marriott at the Convention Center in the Warehouse District. Cutting Edge will utilize New Orleans' Warehouse Arts District to produce the nola Downtown Festival and artists' showcases. Cutting Edge CE Conference will focus on 'Hot' topics and 'Current' trends in today's music and entertainment industry.

Cutting Edge Entertainment Law Seminar will explore the art of 'Making a Deal' Strategies, Tactics, and Winning Techniques. Companion panel sessions will bring the attendees face to face with entertainment business leaders in music, film and interactive media. Attend and visit Cutting Edge's Trade Show, Industry Meetups, one-on-one consultations and Artists Showcases. Cutting Edge Educators Forum and Roots Music Gathering will commemorate 'The Post Katrina Years: Ten Years of Music Survival and Progress' - Ten Years of the most exciting music in a generation. Cutting Edge Events promises exciting activities for the attendees and general public; the nola Downtown Music and Arts Festival, will host Popular Artists? Music Legends? Classic Cars?

Pop-up Shopping? Social Volunteerism. Located in New Orleans newest entertainment district and fastest growing neighborhood the New Orleans Downtown Warehouse District. Walk and enjoy music, food, art, bowling, and pop-up shopping along Fulton and Diamond Streets.

Stretching from Andrew Higgins Drive down to the Fulton Street Alley, and the Piazza d'Italia, New Orleans Downtown Warehouse District has the clubs, the restaurants, the casino and the arts district. Cutting Edge ends the summer in New Orleans fashion with a Street Party.

Organized and presented by the Music Business Institute, a New Orleans based non-profit organization whose sole mission is to enhance the career opportunities of musicians and entertainment professionals through dynamic education content and business networking. Speaking/Presenting at the Cutting Edge Interested in being a speaker or presenting your material/product at the Cutting Edge contact. Artist Showcase Performance opportunity now open apply via or For more information contact: New Orleans VooDoo 2015 Schedule. Saturday, March 28 7 p.m. Jacksonville Sharks Saturday, April 4 7 p.m. Cleveland Gladiators Saturday, April 11 7 p.m. Orlando Predators Friday, April 17 6:30 p.m.

At Tampa Bay Storm Saturday, April 25 7 p.m. Philadelphia Soul Saturday, May 2 7 p.m. Spokane Shock Saturday, May 9 7 p.m. Arizona Rattlers Friday, May 15 6 p.m.

At Cleveland Gladiators Saturday, May 30 6:30 p.m. At Tampa Bay Storm Saturday, June 6 5 p.m. At Philadelphia Soul Friday, June 12 7:30 p.m. Cleveland Gladiators Saturday, June 20 7 p.m. Jacksonville Sharks Saturday, June 27 6 p.m. At Orlando Predators Friday, July 10 9:30 p.m. At San Jose Sabercats Saturday, July 18 7 p.m.

Tampa Bay Storm Saturday, July 25 9:30 p.m. At Las Vegas Outlaws Sunday, August 2 3 p.m. At Philadelphia Soul Saturday, August 8 6:00p.m. At Jacksonville Sharks ############################################################### Councilmember-At-Large Stacy Head, President (504) 658-1060, Councilmember-At-Large Jason Williams, Vice President (504) 658-1070, Susan Guidry, District A (504) 658-1010, LaToya Cantrell, District B (504) 658-1020,. Nadine Ramsey, District C (504) 658-1030, Jared Brossett, District D (504) 658-1040, James Gray, District E (504) 658-1050. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOL CELEBRATES 175 YEARS!

What do the following have in common? Alexander Graham Bell's telephone, Thomas Edison's light bulb, Carl Benz's automobile, and Simon Hubig's pies? Paul Lutheran Church and School at 2624 Burgundy Street in the Marigny, has been around longer than all of them! Paul was founded in 1840, and was in existence before the invention of the telephone, the light bulb, the automobile, and Hubig's pies! Originally meeting in a firehouse on Chartres Street, a group of German immigrants met for a protestant church service which marked the beginning of St. Paul Lutheran Church, as we know it today.

Later that year, a German church school was added. Paul Lutheran, on the corner of Port and Burgundy, has a rich history in the Faubourg Marigny neighborhood.

It has persevered through many tragedies, including two fires, yellow fever, and the Civil War. During Katrina and the harrowing days thereafter, our church was Ground Zero for the people in our surrounding neighborhood (The months and years after the storm found our members and school families spread across the state and country. Yet there was no question that once again St. Paul would remain and continue our mission in its present community. We are proud that although our membership spreads throughout the greater New Orleans area (as depicted in our logo), we continue to stay true to our roots in the Marigny, Bywater, and St. Many members have now chosen this community as their home, as well as a vibrant neighborhood they want to celebrate and improve.

Moreover, generations of families send their children to our school and are happy to be a part of our church and neighborhood. Paul Lutheran continues to support the surrounding neighborhoods and their associations. We offer building space for meetings and community events, as well as an accessible forum for civic issues. We also enjoy hosting our own events that draw our neighbors and us together whether it be for fellowship, spirituality, or support. We will continue to build upon our relationship of love and service to all those inside and outside the doors of St.

This year marks the 175th anniversary of God's grace and love at St. Paul, and YES.we are celebrating! Our theme LOVE ALIVE@ 175 is based on I John in the 4th chapter, 'We love because he first loved us.' Paul Church and School continues to thrive in its original neighborhood by sharing our love with each other and everyone around us because God first loved us. We want to share our joy and thankfulness by celebrating this momentous year with our p resent and former church members, alumni, community, and new friends and visitors. Four major events have been scheduled which reflect our history and current dedication to EDUCATION, MUSIC, FAITH and COMMUNITY! As our church and school celebrate this year, we continue to reach out to ALL.and welcome YOU to be a part of God's love!

MUSIC Saturday, May 16, 2015 6pm-8pm Jazz Concert and Reception - NOCCA Jazz Ensemble Sunday, May 17, 2015 10:30am Worship & Sacred Music Sunday, May 17, 2015 4pm-8pm Classical Concert FAITH Saturday, August 1, 2015 6pm-8pm Historical Presentations/Wine and Cheese Reception Sunday, August 2, 2015 10:30am Worship and Grand Reception ARTS AND COMMUNITY Saturday, November 7, 2015 Noon-7pm Community Arts and Music Festival Sunday, November 8, 2015 10:30am Divine Worship Sunday, November 8, 2015 4pm-7pm Community Pot-Luck/Candlelight Worship in Courtyard.