 Country music legend Lorrie Morgan is celebrating her 40th anniversary as a Grand Ole Opry member and is taking her dozens of memorable songs and decades of memories on the road this year with a Ruby Anniversary Tour. She will be in the New Orleans area for one night only on Thursday, November 21, at Jefferson Performing Arts Center in Metairie.
Morgan is known for her lustrous vocal phrasing unforgettable storytelling. A Nashville native who is the daughter of Country Music Hall of Fame member George Morgan, she made her debut on the Grand Ole Opry stage at age 13, singing "Paper Roses." Lorrie Morgans is the first woman in the country music genre to begin her career with three consecutive Platinum albums. "Where I am in my life right now, I'm not afraid to express what I feel," she says. “I'm not afraid to express my views on anything, especially on being a woman and my experiences in this business and in life.” "My dad used to say, 'You should never take yourself too seriously,' and I got my sense of humor from my dad. I love to have fun. I've reached the age where I feel that I deserve good company around me, people who can make me laugh, who love music and who love to have a good time.” Parking is free at the concert venue: Jefferson Performing Arts Center, 6400 Airline Drive, Metairie, LA 70003. Visit www.jpas.org for directions and information.  King Brasserie & Bar is hosting a Book Signing Happy Hour with local author Beth D'Addono for her new book, "City Eats New Orleans" profiling more than 50 chefs and restaurants on Wednesday, November 13. All are invited, and this free event open to the public will take place from 5 to 6pm. at King Brasserie at Kimpton Hotel Fontenot. There will also be drink specials and light nibbles from Executive Chef Samuel Peery.
Toups Family Meal (TFM), Chef Isaac and Amanda Toups’ non-profit dedicated to providing food security for families in need, is excited to host its first annual Thanksgiving Meal Box Drive on Saturday, November 23rd. Delivering free Thanksgiving grocery meal boxes to 1,500 New Orleanians, Isaac, Amanda and their team of volunteers are working hard to ensure that no family in New Orleans goes hungry this Thanksgiving.
That Saturday, from 3PM-5PM, volunteer delivery drivers will set out in their vehicles to deliver box meals containing all the fixings for a traditional Thanksgiving meal: A whole chicken with just enough time to thaw for the big day, along with classic sides like collard greens, potatoes, mac n’ cheese, cornbread, and dessert. Additionally, in keeping with the theme of the holiday season, the boxes will include a milk chocolate advent calendar. This special treat will allow families to experience the added joy of being able to count down the days to Christmas! To donate, click here. To register to be a volunteer driver, click here. Follow Toups Family Meal on social media @toupsfamilymeal WHEN/WHERE: The Toups Family Meal Thanksgiving Meal Box Drive will begin at the TFM distribution facility, located at 845 North Carrollton Avenue in New Orleans. The drivers will depart at 3PM and distribute throughout the city until 5PM. Get ready for the holidays at BABs with 'How to Host the Ultimate Holiday Party' – a unique, hands-on holiday hosting workshop. For this event, Chef Compton and lead bartender Rick Powanda will guide participants through the art of creating an unforgettable holiday gathering.
Priced at $150 per person (excluding tax and gratuity), guests will enjoy:
 Fresh off their Gambit 2024 Best of New Orleans top local theatre company win, Crescent City Stage is serving up a festive masterpiece guaranteed to warm your heart and spread holiday cheer.
Now in its second year, this production of Patrick Barlow’s adaptation of 'Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol', brings the magic of Christmas alive with just five local actors. LeBaron Thornton, Erin Cessna, Eleanor Frederic- Humphrey, Ryan Reilly, and Michael A. Newcomer will morph into Scrooge, Tiny Tim, Bob Cratchit, and a merry band of characters. A Christmas Carol can be seen in a limited run from December 4th to 15th at the Loyola Marquette Theater. Evening performances are at 7:30 pm with Sunday matinees at 2:30 pm. Tickets are on sale now HERE .  The devastating aftermath of Hurricane Helene has left restaurants in Asheville, North Carolina in a dire situation. Recognizing the urgency, over twenty New Orleans chefs and restaurant owners have united to create Cooks for Carolina. This dinner series will provide crucial support to independent restaurants and restaurant employees in Asheville and Buncombe County.
Each New Orleans restaurant will send 100% of the proceeds from its individually created event to the nonprofit Explore Asheville’s Always Asheville Fund, which is coordinating the distribution of grants to small, independent restaurants in Asheville and Buncombe County. Several North Carolina chefs will join the New Orleans restaurants to share what they are going through as they rebuild. Events begin on November 6th and continue through the holidays. Reservations are required and can be made online (see website for details). “We know what they are going through in North Carolina, and we know what it’s like to be waiting for potable water,” said Chef John Harris, chef-owner of Lilette and Bouligny Tavern and local organizer of Cooks for Carolina. “Asheville is such a beautiful part of the country, and I love spending time there, so it’s especially important to me to support these chefs and restaurants. I want to see them survive and come back stronger.” For details, up-to-date event information and reservations visit www.cooksforcarolina.com  James Beard: Best Chef South 2024 semifinalist Melissa Araujo’s celebrated restaurant, Alma Cafe, known for its bold and authentic Honduran-inspired cuisine, is expanding with the opening of its second location in Mid-City New Orleans. Set to open at 301 North Carrollton Avenue, the new outpost will bring Araujo’s signature blend of Latin American flavors and New Orleans spirit to one of the city’s most dynamic neighborhoods.
Opened in the Bywater in 2020, Alma Café is a reflection of Chef Araujo’s deep connection to her heritage. The new Mid-City location promises to build on that legacy, offering both familiar favorites and new creations that celebrate Latin American cuisine. “My grandmother’s kitchen was where I first learned that food is love,” says Araujo. “When I opened Alma in Bywater, my goal was to share the warmth and soul of Honduran cuisine. We’ve had such an incredible journey. Opening a second location in Mid-City allows me to introduce even more people to the heart of Honduran cooking—simple, soulful, and filled with flavor.” The menu at Alma Mid-City pays tribute to the food Araujo grew up with. Traditional dishes, rooted in Araujo’s childhood memories, are reimagined with a modern twist, using fresh, locally sourced ingredients to honor both her heritage and New Orleans’ bounty. The Mid-City location will boast an oyster bar, along with a dedicated tortillera, turning out fresh handmade tortillas throughout the day. An array of seasonal specials as well as expanded vegan and gluten-free options to reflect Chef Araujo’s commitment to inclusive, health-conscious dining, will also be on offer. Alma Café Mid-City will also feature a full-service cocktail bar. For coffee lovers, Alma’s specialty coffee bar will feature a variety of Honduran beans and house-made creations. Designed to capture the warmth and vibrancy of a traditional Honduran kitchen, the Mid-City space will offer seating for 200 guests, including both indoor and outdoor dining. Continuing its dedication to sustainability, Alma Café Mid-City will source ingredients from local farmers and purveyors, ensuring that each dish is not only delicious but also supports the local economy and environment. Alma Cafe will open in late 2024 at 301 North Carrollton Avenue in Mid-City. For more information visit www.eatalmanola.com  For those feeling LUCKY, Broadway in New Orleans' upcoming musical, BEETLEJUICE has announced a lottery ticket policy. The Saenger Theatre will be partnering with the digital ticket lottery platform Lucky Seat. On Friday, November 8, participants will have a chance to win $49 tickets for the New Orleans engagement, playing at the Saenger Theatre from November 12-17, 2024.
Entries for shows at The Saenger Theatre will open at 12pm. on Friday, November 1, and close at 9:30am. on Friday, November 8. Lucky Seat will send an email to winners starting at 10am on Friday, November 8, and will continue throughout the day as needed. Winners will have until 1 pm on Friday, November 8, to claim and purchase their tickets. Participants must have a Lucky Seat account to participate in the lottery. Entrants may create an account on LuckySeat.com to enter (conditions apply). Broadway in New Orleans will also offer special Student Rush Tickets for $30. Students simply need to bring valid college student identification with them to the Saenger Theatre Box Office beginning two hours prior to each performance. The Student Rush Ticket price will be valid for evening performances ONLY with a two-ticket limit per student ID. Student Rush Tickets are subject to restrictions. Performance Schedule:
 The New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA) closes out a year of programming marking 20 years of the museum’s Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden with the Visionaries Garden Party. Attendees will enjoy music, dancing, and libations under the stars surrounded by some of the most celebrated works of art of the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries. Guests are encouraged to wear festive, garden party attire.
Friday, November 8, 7–11 pm @ NOMA’s Besthoff Sculpture Garden Funds raised support the future of NOMA and the Besthoff Sculpture Garden. The Visionaries Garden Party is part of a year of programming, events, new installations, and more celebrating 20 years of NOMA’s Besthoff Sculpture Garden, a landmark destination for visitors from New Orleans and around the world. Other events include the Visionaries Gala on Thursday, November 7, with an extremely limited number of seats available. Entertainment for the evening includes:
 Starting Friday, November 1, Café Normandie will extend its service to include dinner, available Friday through Monday from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. With this expansion, guests can now savor the restaurant’s unique culinary offerings throughout the day and into the evening. The updated hours of operation across The Higgins Hotel’s dining venues are as follows:
Café Normandie Breakfast: Monday-Saturday, 7am - 11am, Lunch: Monday-Saturday, 11:30am - 2pm, Dinner: Friday-Monday, 5pm - 9pm (Starting November 1) Rosie's Monday-Saturday, 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm Kilroy’s Friday-Monday, 11:00 am - 11:00 pm Tuesday-Thursday, 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm Provisions Open Daily: Monday-Saturday, 6:00 am - 10:00 pm |
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