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| Krewe of Zeus Grand Marshals
(1/21/2012) Krewe of Zeus welcomes members of the fighting LSU Tigers Football Team to serve as Grand Marshals! |
| Krewe of Caesar 2012 Grand Marshals
(1/13/2012) Krewe of Caesar Grand Marshals for 2012 are Sesame Street favorites Elmo & Cookie Monster |
| Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Initiative
(1/4/2012) Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses helps small businesses create jobs and economic opportunity by providing entrepreneurs with greater access to business education, financial capital and business support services. Participants will gain practical business knowledge and skills that can be put to work immediately, such as contract negotiation, marketing, accounting and people management. |
| Library Lost to Hurricane Katrina Reopens Biggerand Better Than Before
(12/27/2011) The grand reopening of the Lakeshore Branch of the Jefferson Parish Library will occur at 9 am on Saturday, January 7, 2012 at 1000 West Esplanade, Metairie. The library, destroyed by Hurricane Katrine was opened to the public on Tuesday, December 27, 2011. The opening day will feature many events to celebrate the reopening of the library. This event is free of charge and open to the public. |
| International Soccer Fire vs. Real Espana
(12/20/2011) As part of a club fundraiser, Louisiana Fire is proud to announce that it will host the first annual Louisiana Fire Champions Cup Festival. |
| Zurich Classic of New Orleans Earns "Best Of" Award at PGA Tour Tournament Advisory Council Meeting
(12/19/2011) The Zurich Classic of New Orleans was honored by the PGA TOUR at the TOUR'S Tournament Advisory Council (TAC) meeting on Saturday, December 10. The Zurich Classic of New Orleans earned an award for "Best Charity Integration" during the 2011 tournament at TPC Louisiana. |
| Operation Chariot is the Topic of Discussion at Next Meeting of World War II Discussion Group
(12/15/2011) Walt Burgoyne, education programs coordinator at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans will discuss Operations Chariot at the next meeting of the World War II discussion group, at 7pm, on Thursday, January 5, 2012, at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon, Metairie. |
| Is One of Your New Year's Resolutions to Jumpstart Your Stamp or Coin Collection Hobby?
(12/15/2011) Stamp and coin collecting are featured topics of a special presentation at 7pm, Thursday, January 5, 2012, at East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon, Metairie. |
| Did You Make Another Resolution to Lose Weight?
(12/15/2011) Darren Colletti, a fitness and training professional, will discuss various methods to get on the road to better health at 7 pm, Wednesday, January 4, at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon, Metairie. This even is free and open to the public. |
| Nunset Boulevard: The Nunsense Hollywood Bowl Show
(12/14/2011) Your favorite nuns are back on state in an all new musical comedy show. Jefferson Performing Arts Society (JPAS) is pleased to present the local premiere of Nunset Boulevard: The Nunsense Hollywood Bowl Show. |
| Ring in the New Year with Audubon Zoo
(12/13/2011) Visit the Audubon Zoo in New Orleans on Saturday, December 31, 2011, where families and kids of all ages celebrate the New Year in style. Family-friendly entertainment is on stage at the Zoo's Capital One Field from 10:30 am-12:30 pm with games and prizes for guests while supplies last. |
| WYES and Jefferson Parish Library Partner to Present a Sneak Peek of "Downtown Abbey, Season 2"
(12/12/2011) The Jefferson Parish Library and WYES will partner to present a sneak preview of one of the most popular series in Masterpiece History, "Downtown Abbey," as it returns for its second season. |
| JEDCO Announces Business Awards at Annual Luncheon
(12/9/2011) Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission (JEDCO) announced its 2011 business award recipients at its annual luncheon on Tuesday, December 6th, at the Airport Hilton. |
| Storytime with Nate
(12/1/2011) On December 1, at 11 am, a mother and daughter writing team will read and sign copies of their first children's book at the East Bank Regional Library. |
| Snow Day at Lafreniere Park
(12/1/2011) Jefferson Parish will light the way to the 2011 holiday season at Holiday in the Park tomorrow, Friday, December 2, 2011 at Lafreniere Park. The lighting ceremony will begin at 5:30 pm in the Southmall parking lot. The New Orleans Concert Band will perform a holiday concert on stage beginning at 6 pm. |
| 2011 Hurricane Season Officially Ends
(11/30/2011) The 2011 Atlantic hurricane season officially ends today, November 30, 2011, and Jefferson Parish is counting its blessings to have avoided what many forecasters labeled a very active hurricane season. |
| Toys for Tots Concert
(11/29/2011) On Friday, December 9, 2011 at 7:30 pm, the United States Marine Corps Band New Orleans will perform a holiday concert at the Alario Center, 2000 Segnette Boulevard in Westwego, as part of their Toys for Tots Tour. The concert is free and open to the public, however, they ask for a donation of a new, unwrapped toy. All toys will be distributed to children in the New Orleans area. |
| Holiday in the Park
(11/21/2011) Jefferson Parish will light the way to the 2011 holiday season at Holiday in the Park on Friday, December 2, 2011, at Lafreniere Park in Metairie. The lighting ceremony will being at 5:30 pm in the Southmall parking lot. The New Orleans Concert Band will perform a holiday concert on stage beginning at 6 pm. |
| JPAS Theatre Kids! Production of Disney's JUNGLE BOOK, KIDS!
(11/17/2011) Jefferson Performing Arts Society's Theatre Kids! take the stage once again in their production of the musical Disney's JUNGLE BOOK, KIDS! at the Westwego Performing Arts Theatre, 177 Sala Ave. in Westwego, December 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, and11 with performances on Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm and Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2pm. |
| Pianist Gisele Bonfaire will Perform at the East Bank Regional Library
(11/15/2011) Pianist Gisele Bonfaire will play song from her CD "Melodies On and Along the Mississippi River" at 7pm, Wednesday, December 1, at the East Bank Regional Library. |
| Copeland's of New Orleans says "Thank You" for 28 Amazing Years in Business
(11/11/2011) November 14 through November 17, Copeland's of New Orleans celebrates its 28th year in business and will say "thank you" to guests by opening their vault of recipes and offering these along with others that have been on the menu since 1983 for four days at amazingly discounted prices. |
| Jefferson Parish Beautification Dedication
(11/10/2011) A dedication ceremony will be held Monday, November 14, 2011, at 6pm on the neutral ground at the intersection of Veterans Boulevard and Lake Villa Drive in Metairie to celebrate the completion of Veterans Boulevard Commercial Parkway overlay zone (CPZ) Beautification Project Phases IV and V. |
| Residence Inn in Metairie, LA Completes Major Renovation
(10/28/2011) Marriott International, Inc. announced that the 120-room Residence Inn by Marriott located at 3 Galleria Boulevard in Metairie, LA has recently completed a major renovation of its guestrooms and lobby space. |
| Courtyard in Metairie, LA Competes a Major Lobby Renovation
(10/28/2011) Marriott International, Inc. announced that the 153-room Courtyard by Marriott located at 2 Galleria Boulevard in Metairie, LA has recently completed a major renovation to its lobby. |
| Barataria Preserve Hosts Art Exhibit That Comes from "Out of the Muck"
(10/27/2011) Experience the vision of young local artists through a special exhibit at the Barataria Preserve Visitor Center, November 5 through January 1. "Out of the Muck" features masks made by the Teen Board of New Orleans' Contemporary Arts Center (CAC) and provides a special journey into Louisiana's wetlands. |
| Jim Fitzmorris Presents a New Play at JPAS Westwego Performing Arts Theatre
(10/26/2011) JPAS is honored to present the world premier of FROM A LONG WAY OFF, a new play by Jim Fitzmorris at the Westwego Performing Arts Center. The production opens Friday, October 28 and runs Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sundays at 2pm through November 13, 2011. |
| A Night of Opera and Broadway
(10/25/2011) The Jefferson Performing Arts Society proudly presents you A Night of Opera and Broadway, two performances only in New Orleans and the Northshore. Wednesday, November 9, 7:20pm-Tulane's Dixon Hall and Sunday, November 13, 2pm-Northshore Harbor Center. |
| Audubon Zoo's Louisiana Swamp Festical Music Line-up Announced
(10/6/2011) Circle the date for a toe-tapping good times - Audubon Zoo announces the musical schedule for the 27th annual Louisiana Swamp Festival. With two stages and music from 10:30am-4:45pm both days, the schedule includes the best in Cajun and Zydeco sounds, flavored with a touch of traditional country. |
| 1st Annual Kenner Food & Wine Event at Chateau Country Club
(10/5/2011) Held and hosted by Chateau Golf and Country Club, this evening event will be held poolside to promote local businesses and economic growth in the Kenner area. Food from the area's top restaurants will be available to compliment the tasting of over 65 different wines. |
| Louisiana Tax Free Shopping Opens its Baton Rouge Redemption Center
(9/28/2011) International visitors to Louisiana will enjoy the convenience of Baton Rouge's first tax-free shopping refund center when it celebrates its grand opening on September 27, 2011 |
| Haunting of Mississippi
(9/28/2011) Barbara Sillery, creator of the popular video The Haunting of New Orleans and the author of the companion book by the same name, will discuss her latest investigation into paranormal history, The Haunting of Mississippi, October 31 (Halloween), at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon, Metairie. |
| Lost Restaurants
(9/28/2011) Tom Fitzmorris and Peggy Scott Laborde will discuss their collaborative project, Lost Restaurants of New Orleans at 7 pm, Tuesday, November 29 at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon, Metairie. Lost Restaurants of New Orleans celebrates some of the memorable former eateries in New Orleans. |
| Jefferson Parish Public Transit System - Safe, Practical and Accommodating
(9/26/2011) General Information: Organized passenger transportation service in Jefferson Parish commenced in the 1930s and was privately owned and operated. Fifty years later, Jefferson Parish Government assumed ownership and established the government owned and operated transit function. |
| Local Glass Collector Presents his Love for Glass at the East Bank Library
(9/23/2011) Kirk Diez, a local collector of glass whose collection is on display at the East Bank Regional Library in Metairie, will discuss glass collecting at 7 pm, Tuesday, October 18, at the library, 4747 W. Napoleon, Metairie. The presentation is free of charge and open to the public. |
| Murder and Other Misbehavior
(9/23/2011) Murder and Other Misbehavior, a book launch party introducing new works by five local authors, occurs at 7 pm on Tuesday October 25, at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon, Metairie. The panel discussion focuses on crime, murder, mystery, and mayhem. Three of the authors will discuss their new works of fiction. This event is free and open to the public. |
| Genealogy Fair at the East Bank Regional Library
(9/22/2011) A Genealogy Fair involving genealogical societies from the Greater New Orleans area will occur from 1 to 4 pm on Saturday, October 15, at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 West Napoleon, Metairie. |
| Two Special Agents with the FBI will Discuss Identity Theft and Cyber Games at Library Presentation
(9/22/2011) Two special agents who serve with the New Orleans Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation will discuss identity theft and other cyber crimes at 7pm, Tuesday, October 4, at the East bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon, Metairie. |
| Terrorism: Past, Present and Future
(9/22/2011) Lou Reese, an adjunct professor in Homeland Security Studies Degree Program at Tulane University, will present "Terrorism: Past, Present, and Future" at 7pm, Wednesday, October 5, at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon, Metairie. |
| Library Host Training Session to Explain STAIR Tutoring System
(9/21/2011) Start the Adventure in Reading (STAIR), a volunteer-based, non-profit children's literacy organization that provides reading tutors for public school second grade students, will conduct a tutor training session at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, October 11, at the East bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon, Metairie. |
| Big Book Sale
(9/20/2011) The Friends of the Jefferson Parish Public Library will conduct its semi-annual Big Book Sale on October 13-16 at the Pontchartrain Center, Williams Blvd at the Lake, in Kenner. |
| Coffee and Conversation: Patricia Brady's "A Being So Gentle"
(9/20/2011) Patricia Brady, author of "A Being So Gentle: The Frontier Love Story of Rachel and Andrew Jackson," will discuss the book at 7 pm, Wednesday, October 12, at the East Bank Regional Library, Metairie. The Coffee and Conversations series is a joint program created by the Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival and the Jefferson Parish Library. Series events are free of charge and open to the public. |
| Ornamental Grasses
(9/20/2011) Tammany Baumgarten, a licenses landscape horticulturist and irrigation contractor with the state of Louisiana, will make a presentation on ornamental grass at 7 pm on Thursday, October 20 at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave, Metairie. This meeting is free and open to the public |
| Spera Davenport
(9/20/2011) Keith Spera, the music critic for the New Orleans Times Picayune, will discuss his new book, Groove Interrupted:Loss, Renewal and the Music of New Orleans, 7pm, Wednesday, October 26, at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon, Metairie. The discussion will be followed by a performance with jazz trumpeter Jeremy Davenport. |
| Willaim Crowell to Discuss "How We See Color" in Special Lecture
(9/16/2011) William Crowell, a local artist whose work is on display at the Jefferson Parish Library, will discuss his work and his artistic vision in a lecture titled "How We See Color" at 7 pm, on Wednesday, September 28, at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon, Metairie. |
| Petite Rouge's "A Cajun Red Riding Hood" is back!
(9/12/2011) The Jefferson Performing Arts Society’s Theatre For Young Audiences is thrilled to bring Mike Artell’s PETITE ROUGE: A CAJUN RED RIDING HOOD back to the stage and on tour throughout Louisiana after a very successful debut at the Westwego Performing Arts Theatre in September of 2010! |
| Jefferson Parish Film Rebates
(9/9/2011) Jefferson Parish film rebates put Louisiana among "top production incentives" in the world. |
| Deutsches Haus to Bring Oktoberfest to River Town
(9/9/2011) The annual Oktoberfest celebration sponsored by Deutsches Haus,a non-profit organization that has been celebrating and preserving German heritage and culture, will be held this year at River Town in Kenner. |
| Live at Lafreniere
(9/1/2011) JCEL, a young professional group, announces a FREE September concert series in Jefferson Parish at the Lafreniere island pavilion. |
| JULY JPAS Youth Musical Theatre Productions of Seussical, Jr. and Guys and Dolls Take the Stage!
(7/15/2011) The July Sessions of JPAS Summer Youth Musical Theatre are about to take the stage on the East and West banks at the Jefferson Performing Arts Center in Metairie and the Westwego Performing Arts Theatre. Kids in 3rd-7th grades will present a fun-filled production of SEUSSICAL, JR. July 22, 23 at 7:30PM & July 24 at 2PM at the Westwego Performing Arts Theatre (177 Sala Ave. in Westwego). |
| AKC Lagniappe Classic - All Breed Dog Show
(6/19/2011) Free Admission-Pontchartrain Center: August 4-7 four full days of ALL BREED competitons with a "specialty" breed day on August 3 |
| PRELUDE TO A KISS on Stage at JPAS Teatro Wego!
(6/17/2011) Jefferson Performing Arts Society is proud to present the Playbill Stage Production of PRELUDE TO A KISS by Craig Lucas for two performances only Friday, June 24 and Saturday June 25, 2011 with performances at 7:30PM at JPAS Teatro Wego! Theatre (177 Sala Avenue in Westwego) as a fundraiser for the upcoming JPAS 34th Season. |
| Lafitte-Barataria Bridge Update
(6/3/2011) Change in shuttle service times |
| Lafitte - Barataria Bridge
(5/31/2011) The Barataria Bridge/Leo Kerner Bridge is closed to trafic as it was struck by a vessel and will be under repair - An emergency fairy shuttle has been set up. |
| Grand Isle Tarpon Rodeo Returns to Grand Isle
(5/27/2011) Grand Isle Tarpon Rodeo, leaders from the Town of Grand Isle and Jefferson Parish, along with state and local Elected Officials are excited to announce the return of the Grand Isle Tarpon Rodeo. |
| John F. Young
(5/24/2011) Communities Linked Through Jefferson Transit and Regional Transit AuthorityBicycle Rack Permits No Longer Required on Jefferson Transit. |
| JPAS 34th Season Auditions
(5/24/2011) AUDITIONS THE JEFFERSON PERFORMING ARTS SOCIETY'S 34TH SEASON June 10-12, 2011Calling all singers, actors and dancers! |
| Martin's Wine Cellar, Metairie
(5/23/2011) Beginning June 6th Martin's Wine Cellar Metairie location will offer weekly dining from 4pm-8pm |
| Mississippi River Level
(5/20/2011) Jefferson Parish President John Young reports the current stage of the Mississippi River at the New Orleans Carrollton Gauge is 17.02 with a predicted crest of 17.0.The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced today, the Army’s Chief of Staff, General Martin Dempsey, will tour and inspect Mississippi River flood-fighting projects Saturday, including the Bonnet Carre Spillway and the Morganza Floodway. |
| JPAS Cultural Crossroads
(5/18/2011) JPAS Cultural Crossroads Selected for Microsoft's 2011 US Innovations in Education Forum |
| Jefferson Parish Hurricane Prep Rally
(5/5/2011) Jefferson Parish citizens are invited to attend the "Hurricane Prep Rally" at Lafreniere Park Saturday, May 21, 2011 in order to hear the latest on preparation for hurricane season |
| New Orleans Saints' Schedule Released
(4/20/2011) The New Orleans Saints' 2011 schedule is released with season opener at Green Bay |
| JPAS Auditions
(4/18/2011) Auditions for The Drowsy Chaperone are May 1 and 2, 2011-Seeking singers & dancers for this TONY award-winning musical! |
| JEDCO announces business innovation center opening
(3/24/2011) If your new business needs to move ideas, products and services into the global economy, look no further than JEDCO's Business Innovation Center. For more information, contact Lucien Gunter at (504) 833-1881. |
| JPAS KidsTheatre
(3/24/2011) **DISNEY'S ARISTOCATS, KIDS is part of the JPAS Arts Adventure Series!** |
| Kenner Italian Heritage Festival
(3/1/2011) Kenner Italian Heritage Festival is back! Enjoy live entertainment, food, and activities April 1-3, 2011 in Kenner's Rivertown |
| Family Gras 2011
(2/1/2011) Jefferson Convention & Visitors Bureau is pleased to announce the entertainment line up for Family Gras 2011! |
| JPAS announces Meshuggah Nuns! The Ecumenical Nunsense!
(12/10/2010) JPAS' Little Sisters are back with shenanigans on the high seas! Don't miss this good time. |
| JPAS announces A Celtic Christmas
(12/3/2010) Celebrate December 21st, one night only a Celctic Christmas |
| JPAS presents A Christmas Story
(11/18/2010) Enjoy this holiday classic! |
| Baby Fest - A baby & Family Expo...Big Easy Style!
(9/7/2010) Baby & Family Expo is coming to the Pontchartrain Center in Kenner, Louisiana on October 2, 2010. Over 34,000 sq ft of vendors, activities, shopping, entertainment, contests and more. |
| Holiday Inn Metairie N.O. Airport Hotel 2010 Renovation Award
(9/1/2010) Holiday Inn Metairie N.O. Airport Hotel has been selected as a 2010 Renovation Award Winner by Intercontinental Hotel Group! This award is given only to hotels for successfully completing modernization and renovations during the past year. |
| JPAS Announces Auditions
(8/25/2010) Kids Theatre auditions for How to Eat Like A Child to be held September 11th beginning at 9am at TeatroWego! Theatre in Westwego |
| Closure: Bonnabel Boat Launch, Metairie, Louisiana
(8/12/2010) Bonnabel Boat Launch in Metairie, LA will be closed 3pm Thursday, August 19th - 6am Friday, August 20th. |
| Annual State Sales Tax Holiday
(8/3/2010) Enjoy the state's annual sales tax holiday this weekend...August 6 & 7, 2010 |
| Update Wellhead leak at Bayou St. Dennis
(7/27/2010) The Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office (JPSO) and the United States Coast Guard (USCG) have established a 2 mile safety perimeter around the leaking wellhead struck earlier this morning in Bayou St. Dennis, located in lower Jefferson Parish |
| LA Tax Free Shopping
(7/20/2010) Post Katrina we see that international shoppers are once again choosing Louisiana! |
| Grand Isle Island Aid Concert Performance Schedule & Line up Change
(7/9/2010) Change in the start time for Island Aid Concert. Change in entertainment line - up. |
| Areas of Lafitte fishing re-opened
(7/8/2010) Areas of fishing in Lafitte, Louisiana have re-opened. |
| Grand Isle Island Aid Concert Date and Performers Announced
(7/1/2010) Grand Isle benefit concert set to take place Saturday, July 24, 2010 with performances by Little River Band, Three Dog Night, Amanda Shaw & more. |
| 2010 AKC Lagniappe Classic Dog Show
(6/21/2010) We're going to the dogs again! The 2010 Lagniappe Classic Dog Show will be held at the Pontchartrain Center August 4-8, 2010 |
| Insta-Gator Alligator Ranch & Hatchery New Facility is Open
(6/10/2010) New state of the art facility - Playing with Baby Alligators - now open! Ranch and facility will be featured on the Discovery Channel's "Deadliest Catch" season finale! |
| Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office Forensic Conference
(6/9/2010) The Louisiana Division of the International Association for Identification (LA-IAI) specializing in forensic identification/investigation and scientific examination of physical evidence will meet in Metairie. This year, the LA-IAI is proud to announce that Lt. Kelly Carrigan, Sr., of the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office, will be hosting the 65th annual educational conference here in Jefferson Parish. |
| Experience LatiNola
(6/7/2010) Experience LatiNola at Lakeside Shopping Mall June 19, 2010 |
| Grand Isle Tarpon Rodeo replaced with Island Aid Concert
(6/1/2010) Grand Isle 2010 Tarporn Rodeo to present Island Aid Concert July 23, 24, 25, 2010 |
| Louisiana Cookin' Magazine 2010 Chefs to Watch Awards
(5/19/2010) Louisiana Cookin' 2010 Chefs to Watch Awards - the results are in and are sure to please! |
| Martin Wine Cellar June Tastings
(5/14/2010) Come experience our tasting! |
| JEDCO-Southeast Louisiana Hurricane Preparedness Expo
(5/13/2010) The 2010 SELA Hurricane Preparedness Expo is set for June 2nd at the Pontchartrain Center, Kenner, Louisiana |
| JEDCO-SBA Opening Business Recovery Centers
(5/11/2010) SBA to open Business Recovery Centers for small businesses affected by the Deepwater BP Oil Spill |
| Grand Isle & Lafitte, Louisiana, OPEN
(5/7/2010) Grand Isle and Lafitte are OPEN! |
| JEDCO Gulf Oil Spill Survey
(4/30/2010) JEDCO, Jefferson Economic Development Commission, partnering with Greater New Orleans, Inc., Louisiana Economic Development and other organizations throughout southeast Louisiana to determine the economic effect of the tragic event. |
| Chicago Fire Soccer Club expansion of local club
(4/28/2010) Chicago Fire Soccer Club announces expansion of its local New Orleans affiliate, Chicago fire Juniors-Louisiana. Moving forward, the consolidated three club entity will compete underneath the CFJ-Louisiana banner. |
| Martin Wine Cellar
(4/5/2010) Martin Wine Cellar announces the New Orleans City Council approved request to demolish or move the buildings necessary to make way for the building of the new store on Baronne Street |
| Gretna Farmers Market Saturday, March 27th
(3/24/2010) Fabulous produce, baked goods, wine, jellies, candies, and more! |
| JPAS The Sicilian Bachelor
(3/24/2010) Regional premiere! Don't miss this comedy...The Sicilian Bachelor is set in a small town in Sicily 1920. Don Cola Duscio returns home with his VERY unconventional girlfriend from Rome which then begins a comedy of errors that is sure to have audiences rolling in the aisles! |
| Hilton New Orleans Airport Eath Hour 3/27/10
(3/23/2010) The Hilton New Orleans Airport marks Earth Hour 2010 with participation from 8:30 p.m. through 9:30 p.m. 3/27/10. |
| Rachel Ray - 2010 Grand Marshal
(1/27/2010) Rachel Ray, celebrity chef, to ride as 2010 Grand Marshal in the Krewe of Argus on Mardi Gras day! |
| Valentine's Day Weddings at Gretna Green Blacksmith
(1/27/2010) Gretna, Louisiana - Valentine's Day Weddings at Gretna Green Blacksmith February 14th! |
| JPAS Theatre Kids auditions and Spring 2010 News
(1/27/2010) Jefferson Performing Arts presents JPAS Theatre Kids auditions and Spring 2010 News |
| Footloose! January 29-February 7, 2010
(1/27/2010) Jefferson Performing Arts Society presents Footloose! January 29-February 7, 2010 |
| Tax Free Shopping - new Refund Center in Lakeside Shopping Center
(1/27/2010) Tax Free Shopping new Refund Center in Lakeside Shopping Center |
| Jeffferson CVB announces new website
(1/25/2010) Intro teaser text |
| Theatre Kids! Enroll now - Spring 2010
(1/15/2010) Jefferson Performing Arts Society presents Theatre Kids! Enroll now - Spring 2010 |
| Olympic Development Program (ODP) Soccer
(1/13/2010) Olympic Development Program (ODP) Soccer to be played in Jefferson beginning January 14, 2010 |
| 2010 Jefferson Heroes open Nomination
(1/12/2010) JEDCO announces the 2010 Jefferson Heroes open Nomination |
| Gretna Farmers Market
(1/9/2010) Gretna Farmers Market January 9, 2010 |
| Spring Auditions for Youth Choirs Jan 5 and 6 - 2009
(12/22/2009) Jefferson Performing Arts Society announces the Spring Auditions for Youth Choirs Jan5 and 6 - 2009 |
| Gretna Farmers Market Art Walk
(12/19/2009) Gretna Farmers Market Saturday, December 19, 2009 and Art Walk held over for this Saturday too! |
| Children's Choir Concert December 14, 2009 at Westweg
(12/14/2009) Jefferson Performing Arts Society presents the Children's Choir Concert December 14, 2009 at Westwego Theatre of Performing Arts |
| Royal Palm Restaurant and Banquet - Holiday Open House
(12/10/2009) Royal Palm Restaurant and Banquet Venue announces Holiday Open House December 10, 2009 |
| Family Gras suspended until 2011 Carnival season
(12/7/2009) Jefferson Convention and Visitors Bureau announces Family Gras suspended until 2011 Carnival season |
| Gretna Farmers Market - December 5, 2009
(12/5/2009) Gretna Farmers Market Saturday, December 5, 2009 |
| A Christmas Carol by KIDS Theatre
(12/2/2009) Jefferson Performing Arts Society presents A Christmas Carol by KIDS Theatre |
| Disney's Beauty and the Beast
(11/6/2009) Jefferson Performing Arts Society presents Disney's Beauty and the Beast |
| Fall Fest November 14 & 15, 2009
(11/6/2009) Barataria Preserve at Jean Lafitte National Historic Park and Preserve announces Fall Fest November 14 & 15, 2009 |
| Hot Flashes, a comedy starring Becky Allen
(11/2/2009) Jefferson Performing Arts Society presents Hot Flashes, a comedy starring Becky Allen |
| Gretna Farmers Market celebrates birthday
(10/17/2009) Gretna Farmers Market celebrates birthday Saturday, October 17, 2009. Come to the market! |
| Gretna's Farmers Market and Birthday celebration
(10/10/2009) Gretna's Farmers Market Saturday, October 10, 2009 and a celebration of birthday Saturday, October 17th! |
| JPAS THRILLS THE WORLD!
(10/1/2009) JPAS THRILLS THE WORLD! At Zephyrs Stadium October 24th. |
| Soccer Tournaments in Jefferson 2009
(9/21/2009) Soccer Tournaments in Jefferson 2009 - The Gator Classic will bring in over 2,600 enthusiasts and earn the area over $700,000. |
| Pinkalicious performances - September and October
(9/21/2009) Jefferson Performing Arts Society announces Pinkalicious performances September and October |
| Auditions for 2010 spring presentation of the Sicilian Bachelor.
(9/18/2009) JPAS presents auditions for 2010 spring presentation of the Sicilian Bachelor. |
| Gretna's Farmers Market Saturday, September 19, 2009
(9/18/2009) Gretna's Farmers Market Saturday, September 19, 2009 |
| West Jefferson Golden Oldies Festival - October 17, 2009
(9/18/2009) West Jefferson Golden Oldies Festival - October 17, 2009 |
| William Conescu
(9/18/2009) Jefferson Parish Public Library presents William Conescu October 2, Eastbank Regional Branch |
| Westwego Farmers and Fisheries Market
(9/17/2009) Westwego Farmers and Fisheries Market - Special presentation on WWL TV's morning show Friday, September 18, 2009 |
| Viagra Falls! Performances this fall.
(9/17/2009) Jefferson Performing Arts Society announces Viagra Falls! Performances this fall. |
| Still time for auditions for the JPAS Childrens Choir
(9/17/2009) Jefferson Performing Arts Society announces still time for auditions for the JPAS Childrens Choir |
| Louisiana's National Parks celebrate "America's Best Idea"
(9/16/2009) Louisiana's National Parks celebrate "America's Best Idea" a six part series on PBS television airing beginning Sunday, September 27, 2009 |
| Gretna Farmer's Market
(9/5/2009) Gretna Farmer's Market with special visit by West Jefferson Medical Center |
| NOLA Motorsports
(9/2/2009) NOLA Motorsports |
| Emergency Rule Louisiana Annual Second Amendment Weekend Sales Tax Holiday
(9/2/2009) Emergency Rule Louisiana Annual Second Amendment Weekend Sales Tax Holiday |
| Gretna Farmers Market August 22, 2009.
(8/22/2009) Gretna Farmers Market August 22, 2009. Fabulous variety of fresh produce and more! |
| "Second Amendment Weekend Sales Tax Holiday"
(8/19/2009) Annual "Second Amendment Weekend Sales Tax Holiday" September 4, 5 & 6, 2009 - No State or Local Tax on purchase of firearms, ammunition, and hunting supplies. |
| Felix and Oscar!
(8/19/2009) Jefferson Performing Arts Society announces Felix and Oscar! |
| Theatre Kids auditions for "A Christmas Carol"
(8/19/2009) Jefferson Performing Arts Society announces Theatre Kids auditions for "A Christmas Carol" on September 12, 2009. |
| Gretna Farmers Market celebrates National Farmers Market Week
(8/8/2009) Gretna Farmers Market celebrates National Farmers Market Week this Saturday. And...it's Art Walk Saturday too! |
| Gretna Farmers Market
(8/1/2009) Gretna Farmers Market |
| Gretna Farmers Market
(7/25/2009) Gretna Farmers Market |
| JPAS 32nd Season!
(7/5/2009) JPAS 32nd Season! |
| Hurricane Preparedness Release
(5/22/2009) Hurricane Preparedness Release |
| Jefferson Parish Public Library announces line-up
(3/30/2009) Jefferson Parish Public Library announces line-up planed for Week of March 30, 2009 |
| Gretna Presents Mel Ott Dedication
(3/7/2009) Gretna Presents Mel Ott Dedication |
| Gretna Farmers Market with Pawdi Gras Parade February 28, 2009
(2/28/2009) Gretna Farmers Market with Pawdi Gras Parade February 28, 2009 |
| Jean Lafitte Preserve Palmetto Trail Opens
(2/27/2009) Jean Lafitte Preserve Palmetto Trail Opens and work begins on the Bayou Coquille Trail |
| Youth Theatre Summer Camps 2009
(2/26/2009) Jefferson Performing Arts Society announces Youth Theatre Summer Camps 2009 |
| Wild Mushrooms World Premiere
(2/19/2009) Jefferson Performing Arts Society announces Wild Mushrooms World Premiere, description of this great comedy! |
| Wild Mushrooms! A comedy by Annie Pie.
(2/18/2009) Jefferson Performing Arts Society announces Wild Mushrooms! A comedy by Annie Pie. |
| Theatre Kids February 28, 2009
(2/18/2009) Jefferson Performing Arts Society announces Theatre Kids February 28, 2009 |
| 3rd Annual Gretna Jubilee
(2/6/2009) Westbank Magnet Schools host 3rd Annual Gretna Jubilee March 7th at the Gretna's Farmers Market. |
| Jefferson Parish Public Library Louisiana Writers Award
(12/22/2008) Jefferson Parish Public Library Louisiana Writers Award - award-winning author Tim Gautreaux as the recipient of the prestigious Louisiana Writer Award. |
| Gretna Tree Lighting with Caroling
(12/7/2008) Gretna Tree Lighting with Caroling and more, Sunday, December 7, 2008 |
| The Gretna Farmers Market
(12/6/2008) The Gretna Farmers Market Presents Farmers Market December 6, 2008 |
| Westwego Farmers and Fisheries Market Holiday events
(11/20/2008) Westwego Farmers and Fisheries Market Holiday events |
| Magnificat
(11/20/2008) Jefferson Performing Arts Society announces Magnificat |
| Children's Musical Theatre
(11/10/2008) Jefferson Performing Arts Society announces Children's Musical Theatre |
| Cultural Crossroads
(11/10/2008) Jefferson Performing Arts Society announces Cultural Crossroads |
| The Gretna Farmers Market Presents Farmers Market
(11/8/2008) The Gretna Farmers Market Presents Farmers Market |
| The Gretna Farmers Market Presents Art Walk Saturday November 8, 2009
(11/8/2008) The Gretna Farmers Market Presents Art Walk Saturday November 8, 2009 |
| The Esplanade MAll Presents Reggie Bush
(11/5/2008) The Esplanade MAll Presents Reggie Bush Tuesday, November 11, 2009 |
| "Louisiana Book Festival" October 4, 2008
(10/4/2008) State Library of Louisiana announces "Louisiana Book Festival" October 4, 2008, Baton Rouge, Louisiana |
| "Louisiana Book Festival" October 4, 2008
(10/4/2008) State Library of Louisiana announces "Louisiana Book Festival" October 4, 2008, Baton Rouge, Louisiana |
| "Louisiana Book Festival" October 4, 2008
(10/4/2008) State Library of Louisiana announces "Louisiana Book Festival" October 4, 2008, Baton Rouge, Louisiana |
| "Louisiana Book Festival" October 4, 2008
(10/4/2008) State Library of Louisiana announces "Louisiana Book Festival" October 4, 2008, Baton Rouge, Louisiana |
| "Louisiana Book Festival" October 4, 2008
(10/4/2008) State Library of Louisiana announces "Louisiana Book Festival" October 4, 2008, Baton Rouge, Louisiana |
| "Louisiana Book Festival" October 4, 2008
(10/4/2008) State Library of Louisiana announces "Louisiana Book Festival" October 4, 2008, Baton Rouge, Louisiana |
| Return to the Forbidden Planet
(9/29/2008) Jefferson Performing Arts Society presents Return to the Forbidden Planet at Teatro! Wego Theater in Westwego October 31, 2008 |
| The Best Christmas Pageant Eve
(9/29/2008) Jefferson Performing Arts Society presents The Best Christmas Pageant Eve. Visit www.jpas.org for information and show times |
| Nunsense, October10-26
(9/29/2008) Jefferson Performing Arts Society presents Nunsense at Teatro! Wego Theater in Westwego October10-26, 2008 |
| The National World War II Museum presents Lives Remembered
(9/27/2008) The National World War II Museum presents Lives Remembered |
| The 2008 Gretna Heritage Festival
(9/20/2008) The 2008 Gretna Heritage Festival October 3, 4, & 5, 2008 will be more exciting than ever! Local and National Artists, Arts & Crafts, Food, Games, Rides, fun for the family! |
| Gretna Farmers Market every Saturday rain or shine.
(8/9/2008) Gretna Farmers Market every Saturday rain or shine. Fresh Fruits, Veggies, Arts & Crafts! |
| Becky Allen The Queen of Bingo
(7/31/2008) Becky Allen The Queen of Bingo to benefit the Jefferson Children's Advocacy Center. Three Performances Only! Presented by the Jefferson Performing Arts Society and Krewe Des Sept Productions |
| JPAS auditions for the Childrens Chorus and Youth Chorale
(7/28/2008) Jefferson Performing Arts Society, JPAS, auditions for the Childrens Chorus and Youth Chorale August 25 & 27, 2008. |
| Al Copeland Memorial Powerboat Races
(7/7/2008) Al Copeland Memorial Powerboat Races - Bud Light Offshore Race Team To Tackle Lake Pontchartrain - Team looks forward to rough, bumpy water. |
| Al Copeland Memorial Powerboat Races VIP Tickets on Sale
(7/7/2008) Al Copeland Memorial Powerboat Races - VIP Tickets on Sale |
| Searching for Health Information online
(7/7/2008) Jefferson Parish Library Press Release: Searching for Health Information online - An Internet Course for Older Adults. |
| Jefferson Parish Library and The Historical Miniatures Gaming Society - Wargames
(5/30/2008) Jefferson Parish Library Press Release:Jefferson Parish Library and The Historical Miniatures Gaming Society - Gulf South (HMGS-GS) invite the public to observe Historical Miniatures and Boardgames which highlight the wargame hobby in the East Bank Library Children’s and Main library display cases from June 8 through August 22, 2008 at 4747 West Napoleon Avenue in Metairie. |
| An Evening with Louisiana's Poet Laureate: Darrell Bourque
(5/27/2008) Jefferson Parish Library Press Release:Jefferson Parish Library is honored to host the program An Evening with Louisiana’s Poet Laureate: Darrell Bourque on May 27th at 7pm at the East Bank Regional Library, funded by a grant from the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities. |
| Writer Howard Bahr discusses and reads from PELICAN ROAD
(5/21/2008) Jefferson Parish Library Press Release:Writer Howard Bahr discusses and reads from PELICAN ROAD, the first non-Civil War novel by this celebrated author of THE BLACK FLOWER, THE YEAR OF JUBILO, and THE JUDAS FIELD. |
| Jefferson Parish Library Summer Reading Program
(5/15/2008) Jefferson Parish Library Press Release:Jefferson Parish Library Summer Reading Program |
| Rick Bragg to discuss THE PRINCE OF FROGTOWN
(5/13/2008) Jefferson Parish Library Press Release:Rick Bragg returns for a visit to discuss and read from his latest book, THE PRINCE OF FROGTOWN, the final volume of his beloved American saga that began with All Over but the Shoutin’ and continued with Ava’s Man. |
| C. W. Cox Award Program
(4/22/2008) City of Gretna Press Release:C. W. Cox Award Program: Please come out and help us honor these Outstanding Citizens |
| Creative Fiction Writing Workship - Shirly Ann Grau
(4/16/2008) Jefferson Parish Public Library Press Release:Author and Old Metairie resident Shirley Ann Grau, winner of the Pulitzer Prize for THE KEEPERS OF THE HOUSE, will present a creative fiction writing workshop on Wednesdays, 7:00-8:00PM, Apr. 16 & Apr. 30; May 14 & May 28. All sessions of this workshop, held every two weeks, will meet at Old Metairie Library, 2350 Metairie Rd., Metairie, LA, except on May 14, when the session will be held at East Bank Regional Library, 4747 West Napoleon Ave., Metairie. |
| Robert Berning Productions, Inc. receives director
(4/10/2008) Robert Berning Productions, Inc. Press Release:Robert Berning Productions, Inc. receives director of the year and gold award at Addy's |
| erning's work recognized at New Orleans' Addy Award Show
(4/10/2008) Robert Berning Marketing Press Release:Berning's work recognized at New Orleans' Addy Award Show |
| Poetry Reading by Sheryl St. Germain
(4/8/2008) Jefferson Parish Public Library Press Release:Born and raised in Kenner, but now director of the MFA in Creative Writing Program at Chatham University, Pittsburgh, poet and author Sheryl St. Germain will read from and discuss her poetry collection, LET IT BE A DARK ROUX: NEW AND SELECTED POEMS, at this Poetry Month event. |
| Martin Wine Cellar tasting events
(4/7/2008) Martin Wine Cellar Press Release:We are pleased to offer tasting events that appeal to both wine novices and seasoned wine collectors. Come enjoy any of our seated tastings with lecture or our casual reception-style tastings. |
| Martin Wine Cellar Tastings and Lectures
(2/1/2008) Martin Wine Cellar Press Release:Come enjoy our seated tastings with lecture and our casual reception-style tastings. We are pleased to offer events for wine novices as well as seasoned wine collectors. |
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Family Gras
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Lundi Gras Celebration at Kenner Rivertown (Zulu meets Argus)
At the River the King of Zulu and the King of Argus parades each meet and toastMore Info
Mardi Gras Celebration
Fat Tuesday celebration kicks off at 10:00 a.m. on the east bank of JeffersMore Info
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