NEW ORLEANS CALENDAR - December Events
December - Mobile Laundromat Returns to New Orleans to Provide Free Laundry Services to Hundreds of Local Residents
New Orleans Saints Kicker John Carney fluffs and folds for a cause
“New Orleans Saints’ John Carney appearing courtesy of PLAYERS INC”
What: Starting December 13th, the Tide CleanStart mobile laundromat returns to New Orleans to deliver some holiday cheer by helping families renew their sense of hope by providing clean clothes while they continue to rebuild their homes and lives.
• Families are encouraged to drop off their laundry to be washed, dried and folded by the Tide CleanStart team, free of charge.
• The Tide CleanStart mobile laundry facility contains 32 high-efficiency washers and dryers and has the capacity to do nearly 1,500 loads of laundry in the five day period the truck will be in the New Orleans area.
• The truck can do approximately 300 wash and dry cycles a day — equal to one year's worth of laundry for a single family.
Who: The service is available to all local families in need of clean clothes
Why: Just months after the first anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, Tide understands there are families still struggling with everyday household tasks. By returning to New Orleans, Tide hopes to alleviate some of these pressures and continue its commitment to the area’s revitalization.
Where: Wal-Mart parking lot, 1901 Tchoupitoulas, New Orleans, LA, 70130
When: Program runs daily from Monday, December 13 to Friday, December 17 from 7AM – 9PM
Photo and interview opportunities with New Orleans Saints’ John Carney: 2-6 PM on Tuesday, December 14th.
New Orleans Saints Kicker John Carney fluffs and folds for a cause
“New Orleans Saints’ John Carney appearing courtesy of PLAYERS INC”
What: Starting December 13th, the Tide CleanStart mobile laundromat returns to New Orleans to deliver some holiday cheer by helping families renew their sense of hope by providing clean clothes while they continue to rebuild their homes and lives.
• Families are encouraged to drop off their laundry to be washed, dried and folded by the Tide CleanStart team, free of charge.
• The Tide CleanStart mobile laundry facility contains 32 high-efficiency washers and dryers and has the capacity to do nearly 1,500 loads of laundry in the five day period the truck will be in the New Orleans area.
• The truck can do approximately 300 wash and dry cycles a day — equal to one year's worth of laundry for a single family.
Who: The service is available to all local families in need of clean clothes
Why: Just months after the first anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, Tide understands there are families still struggling with everyday household tasks. By returning to New Orleans, Tide hopes to alleviate some of these pressures and continue its commitment to the area’s revitalization.
Where: Wal-Mart parking lot, 1901 Tchoupitoulas, New Orleans, LA, 70130
When: Program runs daily from Monday, December 13 to Friday, December 17 from 7AM – 9PM
Photo and interview opportunities with New Orleans Saints’ John Carney: 2-6 PM on Tuesday, December 14th.
December - Cajun Cringle Mingle
Saturdays & Sundays The Sheraton Hotel hosts the second annual Cringle Mingle featuring “Uncle Wayne” Daigrepoint, the Port-a-Puppet Players, a sing-a-long, dance-along and an animated reading of the “Cajun Night Before Christmas.”
Where: 500 Canal St. 504-595-5511.
When: Saturdays & Sundays 1pm
Admission: $26.
Saturdays & Sundays The Sheraton Hotel hosts the second annual Cringle Mingle featuring “Uncle Wayne” Daigrepoint, the Port-a-Puppet Players, a sing-a-long, dance-along and an animated reading of the “Cajun Night Before Christmas.”
Where: 500 Canal St. 504-595-5511.
When: Saturdays & Sundays 1pm
Admission: $26.
Through Dec. 17 - It’s a Wonderful Life, the musical
A musical rendition of one of America’s favorite holiday movies, “It’s a Wonderful Life, the musical,” which features an important life lesson for George, the main character. About to kill himself on Christmas Eve, George discovers, with the help of his guardian angel Clarence, what the world would be like if he had never been born.
Where: Slidell Little Theatre, 2024 Nellie Dr. 985- 643-0556; www.slidell-slt.org.
Admission: $10 - $17
A musical rendition of one of America’s favorite holiday movies, “It’s a Wonderful Life, the musical,” which features an important life lesson for George, the main character. About to kill himself on Christmas Eve, George discovers, with the help of his guardian angel Clarence, what the world would be like if he had never been born.
Where: Slidell Little Theatre, 2024 Nellie Dr. 985- 643-0556; www.slidell-slt.org.
Admission: $10 - $17
December - Louisiana Living History Project
Saturdays & Sundays Roam the French Quarter and you’re bound to run into the characters of the Louisiana Living History Project, a group of trained actors that will magically transport you back to the 1800s. The group starts at 11 a.m. the Hotel Monteleone and continues on to the French Market, Jackson Square and several French Quarter restaurants. Free.
Where: Hotel Monteleone and continues on to the French Market, Jackson Square and several French Quarter restaurants. 504-522-5730.
When: Saturdays & Sundays 11am
Admission: FREE
Saturdays & Sundays Roam the French Quarter and you’re bound to run into the characters of the Louisiana Living History Project, a group of trained actors that will magically transport you back to the 1800s. The group starts at 11 a.m. the Hotel Monteleone and continues on to the French Market, Jackson Square and several French Quarter restaurants. Free.
Where: Hotel Monteleone and continues on to the French Market, Jackson Square and several French Quarter restaurants. 504-522-5730.
When: Saturdays & Sundays 11am
Admission: FREE
Through December 17 - Yule Laugh Out Loud
A wild twist on the traditions of Christmas, Yuletide presents a Christmas world where Santa’s sleigh is actually a clipper ship pulled by eight teams of reindeer and elves submit their gift ideas to bureaucratic porcupines. The whole bizarre elf population is shaken to its core when Santa announces this will be his last year as Claus the 23rd.
Where: Southern Repertory Theatre, 365 Canal St., 3rd floor. 504-522-6545. www.southernrep.com
A wild twist on the traditions of Christmas, Yuletide presents a Christmas world where Santa’s sleigh is actually a clipper ship pulled by eight teams of reindeer and elves submit their gift ideas to bureaucratic porcupines. The whole bizarre elf population is shaken to its core when Santa announces this will be his last year as Claus the 23rd.
Where: Southern Repertory Theatre, 365 Canal St., 3rd floor. 504-522-6545. www.southernrep.com
December 1-2 - Noche Flamenca
Noche Flamenca was founded in Madrid in 1993 by artistic director Martin Santangelo and his wife, Soledad Barrio, and has since developed into one of Spain’s most successful flamenco companies.
Where: New Orleans Ballet Association. Dixon Hall, Tulane University, 504-522-0996. www.nobadance.com
When: 8pm
Noche Flamenca was founded in Madrid in 1993 by artistic director Martin Santangelo and his wife, Soledad Barrio, and has since developed into one of Spain’s most successful flamenco companies.
Where: New Orleans Ballet Association. Dixon Hall, Tulane University, 504-522-0996. www.nobadance.com
When: 8pm
December 1-3 - Oodles of Jewels
The annual Christmas Bead, Gem & Jewelry Festival features more than 50 exhibitors selling beads, gemstones, and jewelry to both the public and retailers.
Where: Pontchartrain Center, 4545 Williams Blvd., Kenner. 504-455-6101, www.aksshow.com
When: Fri. - Sat. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sun. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Admission: $5 without online coupon
The annual Christmas Bead, Gem & Jewelry Festival features more than 50 exhibitors selling beads, gemstones, and jewelry to both the public and retailers.
Where: Pontchartrain Center, 4545 Williams Blvd., Kenner. 504-455-6101, www.aksshow.com
When: Fri. - Sat. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sun. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Admission: $5 without online coupon
December 2 - “Journey to the East”
The famous Shaolin Temple Warrior team, led by Shi Deyang, the grand master and head master of the Shaolin Warrior Monks, will accompany New Orleans students of the Liu Institute International in “Journey to the East,” a live and large-scale martial arts show that will be filmed by China’s CCTV.
Where: The LIU Institute, 2708 Jefferson Hwy. 504-835-1877, www.shaolin-world.net
The famous Shaolin Temple Warrior team, led by Shi Deyang, the grand master and head master of the Shaolin Warrior Monks, will accompany New Orleans students of the Liu Institute International in “Journey to the East,” a live and large-scale martial arts show that will be filmed by China’s CCTV.
Where: The LIU Institute, 2708 Jefferson Hwy. 504-835-1877, www.shaolin-world.net
December 2 - French Market Tree Lighting
Watch the tree light up and take part in some Christmas carols.
Where: 1000 Decatur St. 504-522-2621
When: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Watch the tree light up and take part in some Christmas carols.
Where: 1000 Decatur St. 504-522-2621
When: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
December 2-9 - Gingerbread Junction
Construct a one-of-a-kind gingerbread house and build fond memories with your family at Gingerbread Junction. Seasonal art projects, music and more conjure up the holiday spirit.
Where: Louisiana Children’s Museum, 420 Julia St. 504-523-1357, www.lcm.org
When: 10a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 3 p.m.
Admission: $35 per house & admits up to 4.
Construct a one-of-a-kind gingerbread house and build fond memories with your family at Gingerbread Junction. Seasonal art projects, music and more conjure up the holiday spirit.
Where: Louisiana Children’s Museum, 420 Julia St. 504-523-1357, www.lcm.org
When: 10a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 3 p.m.
Admission: $35 per house & admits up to 4.
December 2 - Holiday Home Tour
St. Matthew the Apostle School Library presents the Holiday Home Tour featuring tours of four or five neighborhood houses decked out in holiday splendor, refreshments and holiday gift shopping. Sponsored by Home & School Association. River Ridge/Harahan neighborhoods.
When: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Admission: Advance: $10. Event day: $12. 504-737-4260.
St. Matthew the Apostle School Library presents the Holiday Home Tour featuring tours of four or five neighborhood houses decked out in holiday splendor, refreshments and holiday gift shopping. Sponsored by Home & School Association. River Ridge/Harahan neighborhoods.
When: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Admission: Advance: $10. Event day: $12. 504-737-4260.
December 2 - Oak Alley Plantation 31st Annual Christmas Bonfire Party
Celebrate the holiday season at Oak Alley Plantation for the 31st annual Christmas Bonfire Party, featuring a Cajun/Creole buffet, open bar, lively dance band and plenty of good cheer.
Where: Oak Alley Plantation, 3645 Highway 18 (River Road) 800-442-5539, www.oakalleyplantation.com
When: 7 p.m. - Midnight.
Admission: $100 per person.
Celebrate the holiday season at Oak Alley Plantation for the 31st annual Christmas Bonfire Party, featuring a Cajun/Creole buffet, open bar, lively dance band and plenty of good cheer.
Where: Oak Alley Plantation, 3645 Highway 18 (River Road) 800-442-5539, www.oakalleyplantation.com
When: 7 p.m. - Midnight.
Admission: $100 per person.
Through December 28 - Spoken Soul Session
New Orleans Renaissance Society presents Spoken Soul Session, a fusion of poetry, jazz, hip-hop and soul.
Where: Dream, 309 Decatur St. www.thesoulofno.com
When:8p.m. - Midnight.
Admission: $7.
New Orleans Renaissance Society presents Spoken Soul Session, a fusion of poetry, jazz, hip-hop and soul.
Where: Dream, 309 Decatur St. www.thesoulofno.com
When:8p.m. - Midnight.
Admission: $7.
Through December 30 - Express Themselves
Contemporary painter, Bill Dunlap, explores persistent issues of Southern history in his display William Dunlap: The Panorama of American History. Arnold Mesches’ expressionistic paintings inspired by the fantasy world of the circus are on display in his exhibit Arnold Mesches: The Circus.
Where: Ogden Museum of Southern Art, Contemporary South Gallery. 925 Camp St. 504-539-9600, www.ogdenmuseum.org
Contemporary painter, Bill Dunlap, explores persistent issues of Southern history in his display William Dunlap: The Panorama of American History. Arnold Mesches’ expressionistic paintings inspired by the fantasy world of the circus are on display in his exhibit Arnold Mesches: The Circus.
Where: Ogden Museum of Southern Art, Contemporary South Gallery. 925 Camp St. 504-539-9600, www.ogdenmuseum.org
December 2-30 - “Women, Symbols and Icons”
The “Women, Symbols and Icons” exhibition at LeMieux Galleries features mixed media paintings by Luz Maria. Inspired by Mayan steles, pre-Columbian pottery and symbolism, she paints her figures solid and strong like boulders or mountains.
Where: LeMieux Galleries, 504-522-5988.
When: (Opening artists’ reception, Dec. 2, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.)
The “Women, Symbols and Icons” exhibition at LeMieux Galleries features mixed media paintings by Luz Maria. Inspired by Mayan steles, pre-Columbian pottery and symbolism, she paints her figures solid and strong like boulders or mountains.
Where: LeMieux Galleries, 504-522-5988.
When: (Opening artists’ reception, Dec. 2, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.)
December - Christmas Jazz Concerts
Top local jazz musicians share their talents at nightly concerts in the majestic St. Louis Cathedral, the oldest continuously active Roman Catholic Cathedral in the United States.
Where: Jackson Square in the historic French Quarter, 615 Pere Antoine Alley.
When: 8 p.m.
Admission: FREE
Top local jazz musicians share their talents at nightly concerts in the majestic St. Louis Cathedral, the oldest continuously active Roman Catholic Cathedral in the United States.
Where: Jackson Square in the historic French Quarter, 615 Pere Antoine Alley.
When: 8 p.m.
Admission: FREE
Through December 30 - Let the Lights Shine
Traditions abound with the return of City Park’s annual Celebration in the Oaks Walking Tour in the newly replanted Botanical Garden, Carousel Gardens Amusement Park and Storyland fairytale playground. Closed Dec. 24 - 25.
Where: New Orleans City Park Botanical Garden. 504-482-4888, www.neworleanscitypark.com
When: Mon. - Thurs. 5:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.; Fri. - Sun. 5:30 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Admission: $5
Traditions abound with the return of City Park’s annual Celebration in the Oaks Walking Tour in the newly replanted Botanical Garden, Carousel Gardens Amusement Park and Storyland fairytale playground. Closed Dec. 24 - 25.
Where: New Orleans City Park Botanical Garden. 504-482-4888, www.neworleanscitypark.com
When: Mon. - Thurs. 5:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.; Fri. - Sun. 5:30 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Admission: $5
December 2-30 - “Book of Hours” Exhibition at LeMieux Galleries
Exhibit of colored pencil drawings by Mary Lee Eggart. In her adaptation of the “Book of Hours” Eggart chose birds, plants and animals symbolically and visually appropriate to the theme of each hour.
Where: LeMieux Galleries, 332 Julia St. 504-522-5988, www.Lemieuxgalleries.com
When: (Opening artists’ reception, Dec. 2, 6 - 8 p.m.) 10 a.m. - 6 a.m., Tues. - Sat.
Exhibit of colored pencil drawings by Mary Lee Eggart. In her adaptation of the “Book of Hours” Eggart chose birds, plants and animals symbolically and visually appropriate to the theme of each hour.
Where: LeMieux Galleries, 332 Julia St. 504-522-5988, www.Lemieuxgalleries.com
When: (Opening artists’ reception, Dec. 2, 6 - 8 p.m.) 10 a.m. - 6 a.m., Tues. - Sat.
December 3-5 - Christmas in the Country
Christmas in the Country features a Christmas Village wrapped in white lights, parade, tree lighting, concerts and live nativity.
Where: 11757 Ferdinand St., St. Francisville. 1-800-789-4221. 225-635-6330.
When: Fri. - Sat. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun. 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Christmas in the Country features a Christmas Village wrapped in white lights, parade, tree lighting, concerts and live nativity.
Where: 11757 Ferdinand St., St. Francisville. 1-800-789-4221. 225-635-6330.
When: Fri. - Sat. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun. 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
December 3, 17, 31 - How ’Bout Dem Saints
The New Orleans Saints kick off at noon in the Louisiana Superdome against the San Francisco 49ers (Dec. 3), Washington DC Redskins (Dec. 17) and Carolina Panthers (Dec. 31).
Where: 1500 Poydras St. 504-731-1700, www.neworleanssaints.com
The New Orleans Saints kick off at noon in the Louisiana Superdome against the San Francisco 49ers (Dec. 3), Washington DC Redskins (Dec. 17) and Carolina Panthers (Dec. 31).
Where: 1500 Poydras St. 504-731-1700, www.neworleanssaints.com
December 4 - Bienville Place Tree Lighting
The Upper Decatur Association and French Quarter Business Association have joined together to transform the Vieux Carre’s newest public park into a holiday wonderland. Councilman Troy Carter will officially light up Bienville Place.
Where: Bienville Place Park, corner of Bienville and Decatur
When: 6:30 p.m.
Admission: FREE
The Upper Decatur Association and French Quarter Business Association have joined together to transform the Vieux Carre’s newest public park into a holiday wonderland. Councilman Troy Carter will officially light up Bienville Place.
Where: Bienville Place Park, corner of Bienville and Decatur
When: 6:30 p.m.
Admission: FREE
December 9 - A Holiday in Old New Orleans
Celebrating its 20th year, Art Against Aids is a fun-filled night for a good cause. Enjoy cuisine provided by local dining establishments, a silent art auction, entertainment and a special honorary program dedicated to the event’s previous chairs.
Where: Ritz Carlton. 504-821-2601, www.noaidstaskforce.org
When: 8 p.m. - midnight.
Admission: $50.
Celebrating its 20th year, Art Against Aids is a fun-filled night for a good cause. Enjoy cuisine provided by local dining establishments, a silent art auction, entertainment and a special honorary program dedicated to the event’s previous chairs.
Where: Ritz Carlton. 504-821-2601, www.noaidstaskforce.org
When: 8 p.m. - midnight.
Admission: $50.
December 9-10 - PRC Holiday Home Tour
Explore the splendor of New Orleans’ Garden District and tour seven private homes exquisitely decorated for the season at the Preservation Resource Center’s Holiday Home Tour. Each home features local musicians.
Where: 1329 Jackson Ave. (Trinity Episcopal Church’s Bishop Polk Hall). 504-581-7032. www.prcno.org
When: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Admission: $22 - $32
Explore the splendor of New Orleans’ Garden District and tour seven private homes exquisitely decorated for the season at the Preservation Resource Center’s Holiday Home Tour. Each home features local musicians.
Where: 1329 Jackson Ave. (Trinity Episcopal Church’s Bishop Polk Hall). 504-581-7032. www.prcno.org
When: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Admission: $22 - $32
December 9-23 - Holiday Traditions Around the World
Discover how the holiday season is celebrated all over the world. Explore the geography, language, traditions and celebrations of other countries through displays, demonstrations, art projects and more.
Where: Louisiana Children’s Museum, 420 Julia St. 504-586-0725. www.lcm.org
When: 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Thurs - Sat, 12 - 4:30 p.m. Sun.
Admission: $7 per person, free members & children under the age of one.
Discover how the holiday season is celebrated all over the world. Explore the geography, language, traditions and celebrations of other countries through displays, demonstrations, art projects and more.
Where: Louisiana Children’s Museum, 420 Julia St. 504-586-0725. www.lcm.org
When: 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Thurs - Sat, 12 - 4:30 p.m. Sun.
Admission: $7 per person, free members & children under the age of one.
December 12 - Literary Luncheon
Stimulate your mind at a Literary Luncheon with Katharine Weber at the Hotel Monteleone.
Where: Hotel Monteleone.
When: Noon - 2 p.m.
Stimulate your mind at a Literary Luncheon with Katharine Weber at the Hotel Monteleone.
Where: Hotel Monteleone.
When: Noon - 2 p.m.
December 14 & 16 - Hornets
Enjoy the fast paced game of basketball as the Hornets take on the San Antonio Spurs at 8:30 p.m. on Dec. 14 and the Dallas Mavericks at 7 p.m. on Dec. 16. 504-301-4000. www.hornets.com
Enjoy the fast paced game of basketball as the Hornets take on the San Antonio Spurs at 8:30 p.m. on Dec. 14 and the Dallas Mavericks at 7 p.m. on Dec. 16. 504-301-4000. www.hornets.com
December 15 - Chanukah on the Avenue
Witness the traditional lighting of the Chanukah Menorah at this pre- Chanukah ceremony, with songs led by Cantor Joel Colman. Then join with Temple Sinai’s Youth Choir in singing joyful Chanukah songs.
Where: Temple Sinai, 6227 St. Charles Ave. 504-861-3693, www.templesinaino.org
When: 7 p.m.
Admission: FREE
Witness the traditional lighting of the Chanukah Menorah at this pre- Chanukah ceremony, with songs led by Cantor Joel Colman. Then join with Temple Sinai’s Youth Choir in singing joyful Chanukah songs.
Where: Temple Sinai, 6227 St. Charles Ave. 504-861-3693, www.templesinaino.org
When: 7 p.m.
Admission: FREE
December 16 & 17 - Merry Fishmas
Young visitors at Audubon Aquarium of the Americas this holiday season will find some holiday fun with a fishy flare at Merry Fishmas! See live animal presentations, shows, and make some arts & crafts at this undersea event.
Where: Audubon Aquarium of the Americas, Canal Street at the River.
When: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Admission: Free with Aquarium admission.
Young visitors at Audubon Aquarium of the Americas this holiday season will find some holiday fun with a fishy flare at Merry Fishmas! See live animal presentations, shows, and make some arts & crafts at this undersea event.
Where: Audubon Aquarium of the Americas, Canal Street at the River.
When: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Admission: Free with Aquarium admission.
December 17 - Caroling in Jackson Square
Flanked by the elegant Pontalba apartments, with magnificent St. Louis Cathedral as a backdrop, thousands of faithful sing the songs of the season each year in Jackson Square. Song sheet and candle provided. Patio Planters.
Where: Jackson Square 504-524-8432. www.patioplanters.org.
When: 7 p.m.
Admission: FREE
Flanked by the elegant Pontalba apartments, with magnificent St. Louis Cathedral as a backdrop, thousands of faithful sing the songs of the season each year in Jackson Square. Song sheet and candle provided. Patio Planters.
Where: Jackson Square 504-524-8432. www.patioplanters.org.
When: 7 p.m.
Admission: FREE
December 9 - A Holiday in Old New Orleans
Celebrating its 20th year, Art Against Aids is a fun-filled night for a good cause. Enjoy cuisine provided by local dining establishments, a silent art auction, entertainment and a special honorary program dedicated to the event’s previous chairs.
Where: Ritz Carlton. 504-821-2601, www.noaidstaskforce.org
When: 8 p.m. - midnight.
Admission: $50.
Celebrating its 20th year, Art Against Aids is a fun-filled night for a good cause. Enjoy cuisine provided by local dining establishments, a silent art auction, entertainment and a special honorary program dedicated to the event’s previous chairs.
Where: Ritz Carlton. 504-821-2601, www.noaidstaskforce.org
When: 8 p.m. - midnight.
Admission: $50.
December 17 - Chanukah at Riverwalk
Join Chabad Lubavitch of Louisiana for the annual lighting of the largest menorah in Louisiana. The festivities feature traditional and contemporary Jewish music and free latkes (potato pancakes).
Where: Riverwalk’s Spanish Plaza, Canal Street at the River. . 504-866-5164, www.chabadneworleans.com
When: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: FREE
Join Chabad Lubavitch of Louisiana for the annual lighting of the largest menorah in Louisiana. The festivities feature traditional and contemporary Jewish music and free latkes (potato pancakes).
Where: Riverwalk’s Spanish Plaza, Canal Street at the River. . 504-866-5164, www.chabadneworleans.com
When: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: FREE
December 20 - Peggy Post’s Etiquette for Children
Peggy Post, Emily’s granddaughter and author of the delightful Emily’s Everyday Manners, makes etiquette easy and fun at a special children’s tea.
Where: Hotel Monteleone, 214 Royal St. 504-681-4452.
When: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Admission:Children: $15. Adults: $30.
Peggy Post, Emily’s granddaughter and author of the delightful Emily’s Everyday Manners, makes etiquette easy and fun at a special children’s tea.
Where: Hotel Monteleone, 214 Royal St. 504-681-4452.
When: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Admission:Children: $15. Adults: $30.
December 22 -The New Orleans Bowl
The New Orleans Bowl, which matches the Sun Belt Conference Champion against a Conference USA opponent, returns to New Orleans and the Louisiana Superdome after Lafayette played host following Hurricane Katrina.
Where: Louisiana Superdome. 504-525-5678 or 504-522-5555, www.neworleansbowl.com/nob
When: 7 p.m.
The New Orleans Bowl, which matches the Sun Belt Conference Champion against a Conference USA opponent, returns to New Orleans and the Louisiana Superdome after Lafayette played host following Hurricane Katrina.
Where: Louisiana Superdome. 504-525-5678 or 504-522-5555, www.neworleansbowl.com/nob
When: 7 p.m.
December 30 - Countdown to Noon
Children and their parents can rock, roll and ring in the New Year with the Countdown to Noon featuring a balloon launch, confetti drop, noisemakers and a performance by the Imagination Movers.
Where: The Louisiana Children’s Museum. 420 Julia St. 504-523-1357, www.lcm.org
When: noon
Admission: $10 for members, $13 for nonmembers.
Children and their parents can rock, roll and ring in the New Year with the Countdown to Noon featuring a balloon launch, confetti drop, noisemakers and a performance by the Imagination Movers.
Where: The Louisiana Children’s Museum. 420 Julia St. 504-523-1357, www.lcm.org
When: noon
Admission: $10 for members, $13 for nonmembers.
December 31 - New Year’s Eve
New Orleans counts down to the New Year in Jackson Square during one of the largest street parties, featuring a lighted ball dropping from atop Jackson Brewery!
Where: Jackson Square, French Quarter. 800-672-6124. 504-566-5003, www.neworleanscvb.com
New Orleans counts down to the New Year in Jackson Square during one of the largest street parties, featuring a lighted ball dropping from atop Jackson Brewery!
Where: Jackson Square, French Quarter. 800-672-6124. 504-566-5003, www.neworleanscvb.com
January 3 - Allstate Sugar Bowl
Football doesn’t get much better than this! Since 1934, the Sugar Bowl has promoted world-class sporting events that positively impact the New Orleans economy, and this year promises to be no different.
Where: 504- 525-8573, www.allstatesugarbowl.com
When: 7 p.m.
Football doesn’t get much better than this! Since 1934, the Sugar Bowl has promoted world-class sporting events that positively impact the New Orleans economy, and this year promises to be no different.
Where: 504- 525-8573, www.allstatesugarbowl.com
When: 7 p.m.