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Sunday, March 22nd, 2026
Good morning, New Orleans. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 22nd of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Finn McCool’s in Mid-City raised nearly $30K for childhood cancer research during its 17th annual St. Baldrick's event, demonstrating the pub's ongoing commitment to community health. WWL-TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ New Orleans is set to host the Stella! Shouting Contest during the Tennessee Williams literary festival, where contestants will mimic the famous scene from A Streetcar Named Desire (a local art highlight). WWL-TV
- ➤ The Walnut Room opened in 1940 at Lakefront Airport (in the Art Deco terminal) and first hosted live music performances. It served as a nightclub and discotheque over the years before a post-Katrina renovation transformed it into Messina’s Runway Cafe. NOLA.com
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Working musicians were offered free health screenings (including checks for blood pressure, glucose, vision and hearing) at a clinic hosted by the local chapter of the American Federation of Musicians on Saturday in Treme. Union leaders hope to make the clinic an annual event to better support local entertainers. Fox 8
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Charmaine Neville Band Performance
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Ticket required — Experience the captivating sound of Charmaine Neville's rich voice in the vibrant New Orleans jazz scene.
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The Great Gatsby
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Saenger Theatre — Tickets available — Experience the glamour and heartbreak of a Broadway spectacle based on a classic tale.
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Delfeayo Marsalis & the Uptown Jazz Orchestra
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Tickets required — Enjoy a vibrant jazz party with Delfeayo Marsalis and his esteemed orchestra.
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The Lumineers Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Smoothie King Center — Tickets required — Experience the enchanting melodies and heartfelt lyrics of The Lumineers in a captivating live performance.
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Flow Tribe Live
9 PM – Midnight — Chickie Wah Wah — Tickets start at $86 — Experience the unforgettable sounds of Flow Tribe in an iconic New Orleans venue.
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ARD Research Symposium 2026
March 28-31 — Hyatt Regency New Orleans — Participation fees may apply — Explore innovations in food, health, and agriculture at this collaborative symposium.
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Tom Hook & Wendell Brunious Performance
4:30-8:30 p.m. — Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Check website for entry fees — Enjoy an evening of smooth jazz infused with Tom Hook's extensive industry experience.
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Charmaine Neville Band Live Show
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Ticket prices vary — Experience the vibrant blend of R&B, Jazz, and world rhythms from Charmaine Neville, the torchbearer of New Orleans musical legacy.
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Stanton Moore Trio Performance
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Cost unknown — Enjoy an evening of impeccable drumming and jovial spirits with Grammy-winning musician Stanton Moore.
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Delfeayo Marsalis & the Uptown Jazz Orchestra
5-9 p.m. — Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Cost info not provided — Enjoy a night of vibrant jazz with Delfeayo Marsalis and the talented Uptown Jazz Orchestra.
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~ Tony Robbins
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