Letter from the Incoming President
I am excited and honored to transition into the role as JLNO president from Alice Glenn, someone I am humbled to call my mentor and friend. The Board of Directors and I…
Author: Site Staff
Letter from the Outgoing President
What an honor it has been to serve as your president for this year, which has been one of significant transformation for JLNO. We saw the closure of Bloomin' Deals and the…
Letter from the Incoming Editor
Anyone who knows me can tell you Spanish is my chosen secondary language. Lessons since first grade, four years in high school and two years in college should provide a firm foundation to tackle any Spanish-speaking occasion life can afford.…
Letter from the Outgoing Editor
As I approach the last issue of Lagniappe under my tenure as Editor, it is hard to believe this will be the final edition to organize, review, proof, edit, etc. Through…
Free Summer Film Series at the Orpheum
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – The New Orleans Film Society (NOFS) announced the Summer Film Series at the Orpheum Theater as an audience warm-up to its 30th New Orleans Film Festival (October 16-23, 2019). Admissions are FREE and open to the public, with…
FestiGals to Honor Exceptional Women at Inaugural Hats Off Awards Luncheon on Friday, June 21
NEW ORLEANS (press release) — Fifteen exceptional New Orleans-area women will be honored at the inaugural FestiGals Hats Off Luncheon this Friday at 11:30 a.m. at The Jung Hotel and Residences! The Celebrating Women’s Conference is presented by Fidelity Bank…
BODIES OF KNOWLEDGE: NOMA Hosts International Contemporary Art Exhibition
NEW ORLEANS (press release)– The New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA) presents Bodies of Knowledge, on view June 28 – Oct. 13. The exhibition brings together eleven international contemporary artists to reflect on the role that language plays in defining…
Wellbeing: Race Results
• 26 runners for JLNO, which included 10 JLNO members and two spouses • Averaged $635/runner • 30 volunteers…
Thank You to Our Sponsors and Donors
Donations Received between January 1, 2019 and April 30, 2019 Support includes gifts to JLNO Programs, Annual Giving, Endowment and Fundraising Events. Please contact Development Coordinator Paige Morrison about bequests and planned giving: Paige@jlno.org or 504-891-5845 $10,000+ Fran…
National Mac n' Cheese Day Celebration! Sunday, July 14
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – To prepare for the third annual NOLA Mac n’ Cheese Fest this Fall, the team is excited to announce its National Mac n’ Cheese Day Celebration on Sunday, July 14 at the Civic Theatre (12 –…
Mamma Mia! Premieres at Rivertown
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Get out your ‘70s duds and get into the musical magic of Mamma Mia! at Rivertown Theaters this July featuring two dozen hits from the ’70s pop sensation ABBA. It’s the most wonderfully entertaining summer escape…
Upcoming Events at NOMA
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – In the weeks ahead: Friday, June 21, 5 - 9 p.m.: Self-described "NOLAmerican" musician Lynn Drury will perform during Friday Nights at NOMA. Sunday, June 23, 6:30 - 9 p.m.: NOMA will partner with…
Free admission to NOMA for military families through Labor Day
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – The New Orleans Museum of Art is pleased to once again participate in BlueStar Museums, a collaboration between the National Endowment for the Arts, BlueStar Families, the Department of Defense, and museums across America. Each summer since 2010, Blue Star Museums have offered free…
NOMA: Baby Artsplay Returns and Few Spaces Remain for Summer Art Camps
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Instill a love of art at a young age through a guided, hands-on gallery experience. With support from The Helis Foundation, teaching artists from Young Audiences Wolf Trap will provide a free six-part workshop series on…
FRIDAY NIGHTS AT NOMA: 'The Black Museum' documentary chronicles Smithsonian's newest addition
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Friday Nights at NOMA returns June 14 from 5 to 9 p.m. with a screening of the 2017 documentary "The Black Museum" that chronicles the planning, construction, and phenomenal public reception of the Smithsonian's National Museum of…
New Summer Menu Items & Happy Hours at Ace Hotel New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – The Ace Hotel New Orleans' eateries announce summer menu items and updated happy hour times and specials. Seaworthy: Set in a classic Creole cottage from 1832, Seaworthy is an oyster bar and seafood restaurant…
Louisiana Children’s Museum Julia Street Location to Close July 27 in Preparation for the Grand Opening of New City Park Campus on Aug. 31
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – The Louisiana Children’s Museum’s (LCM) beloved Warehouse District location will shut its Big Blue Doors for the last time at the end of the day on Saturday, July 27, leading up to the highly-anticipated…
New Orleans Roller Derby Pride Celebration
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – The Big Easy Rollergirls (BERG) are defending their rankings at their Home Bout on Saturday, June 15 at the UNO Lakefront Arena. The roller derby action starts at 5:00pm with the Big Easy Rollergirls Allstars …
Louisiana Landmarks Society Announces 2019 "New Orleans Nine Most Endangered Sites"
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – The Louisiana Landmarks Society is set announce the 2019 New Orleans’ Nine Most Endangered Sites tomorrow, June 12. The list has been raising public awareness and shaping the advocacy efforts of Louisiana Landmarks Society…
New Orleans Walmart Stores and Sam’s Clubs To Raise Money For Children’s Hospital New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Today, June 10, all New Orleans Walmart stores and Sam’s Clubs kick off this year’s Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals (CMN Hospitals) fundraising campaign to help treat local children who are sick or injured. All money…
Picnic Provisions & Whiskey Grants Full Scholarship To NOCHI
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Picnic Provisions & Whiskey is living out their mission to support and mentor members of the culinary community by granting a full scholarship to the New Orleans Culinary and Hospitality Institute (NOCHI). Picnic Provisions &…
Juleps in June
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – One Book One New Orleans (OBONO) is excited to host Juleps in June, which will be held at the home of Honorary Chair Leah N. Engelhardt on Friday, June 28, from 6:00-9:00 p.m. "This year,…
Literacy Alliance of Greater New Orleans to Host 12th Annual Regional Adult Education Graduation
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – The Literacy Alliance of Greater New Orleans (LAGNO) will host the 12th Annual Regional Adult Education Graduation ceremony on Saturday, June 29, at 10:00a.m. at the Mahalia Jackson Theater. More than 100 graduates will celebrate…
No Menu Tuesdays Dining Series Returns To Coquette
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Starting July 2, Coquette's "No Menu Tuesdays" summer dining series is back for its sixth year in a row. Every Tuesday July through September, the Garden District restaurant, led by co-executive chefs Michael Stoltzfus and…
Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk To Open For The Rolling Stones In New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – The Rolling Stones are excited to announce Ivan Neville’s Dumpstaphunk with special guest The Soul Rebels will join the North American ‘No Filter’ tour as guest artists in New Orleans on Sunday, July 14 at…
Galatoire's "33" Celebrates Dad With Father's Day Fried Chicken & Champagne Brunch
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Celebrate dad with quality time and delicious food Sunday, June 16 at Galatoire’s “33” Bar & Steak. On Father’s Day, the restaurant will feature a special fried chicken brunch that includes all-you-can-eat fried chicken, free flowing…
Toups' Meatery Launches Happy Hour
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Mid-City New Orleans’ go-to spot for Cajun rustic cookery and killer cocktails, Toups Meatery, has just announced the launch of Happy Hour. Guests can belly up to the bar every Tuesday through Saturday, from 3 p.m.…
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