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Monday, January 12th, 2026
Good morning, New Orleans. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 12th of January.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ DoubleTree by Hilton New Orleans is nearing completion of a $5 million renovation that updates its 367 guest rooms, meeting spaces, restaurant, pool area, and ballrooms along the downtown riverfront to enhance modern meeting capabilities while preserving its historical charm. Biz New Orleans
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mayor-elect Helena Moreno celebrated New Orleans culture at the All In for Our Culture Festival at Lafayette Square on Sunday + honored cultural groups + and promised a government that welcomes everyone ahead of taking office today. WWL-TV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Grand Isle’s Cheniere side remains under a boil water advisory after a loss of pressure in the water system (residents must boil water for one minute before use) until the Jefferson Parish Water Department or Louisiana Department of Health lifts the order. WDSU
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Fair Grounds Live Racing
12:45-2:15 p.m. — Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots — Ticket prices may vary — Experience the excitement of live horse racing while enjoying clubhouse dining.
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Noel Coward's Blithe Spirit
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Le Petit Theatre — Ticketed event — Experience a delightful séance with the charmingly eccentric Madame Arcati and the hauntingly humorous antics that ensue.
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Steve Detroy Trio Live Performance
1:00 PM – 8:30 PM — Fritzel's European Jazz Pub — Check for pricing — Experience the soulful, sophisticated sounds of the Steve Detroy Trio as part of the Happy Hour Concert Series.
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Fair Grounds Live Racing
12:45-2:15 p.m. — Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots — Reservation required — Enjoy an exciting day of live horse racing with buffet dining options.
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Charmaine Neville Band Performance
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Tickets required — Enjoy Charmaine Neville's captivating voice and vibrant personality at one of New Orleans' favorite jazz spots.
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Keiko Komaki Concert
6:30-7:30 p.m. — Ellis Marsalis Center for Music — Tickets available — Celebrate New Orleans piano traditions with a live performance.
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Folk Alliance International Conference
10 a.m. - 12 p.m. — Sheraton New Orleans Hotel — $300 CAD for artists — Celebrate folk music with showcases and networking opportunities in the vibrant heart of New Orleans.
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Blithe Spirit
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Le Petit Theatre — Ticket info not provided — Enjoy a comedic ghost story that brings the past to life with charm and wit.
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Hadestown
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Saenger Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience a captivating musical journey to the underworld where myth and music intertwine.
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Noel Coward's Blithe Spirit
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Le Petit Theatre — Ticket prices vary — A whimsical comedy about a novelist haunted by a ghost after a séance goes awry.
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He who has a why to live can bear almost any how.
~ Friedrich Nietzsche
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