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Monday, March 23rd, 2026
Good morning, New Orleans. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 23rd of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Travelers faced long security lines at Louis Armstrong International Airport on Sunday, with wait times reaching up to three hours. Airport officials are reviewing measures to ease delays moving forward. Fox 8
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ After selling his family's 80-year-old Gallo Mechanical to a private equity firm last summer, David Gallo explained on Talking Business that the deal supports long-term work with Meta for AI data centers (with about 100 workers) and the company will soon do more work in the Carolinas than locally. NOLA.com
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A new episode of the Mark Romig Show today features New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough as he discussed his NFL journey, his role as Mardi Gras parade Grand Marshal, & his family milestone. Produced by LOVE NOLA TV, the episode airs on YouTube and podcast platforms. Biz New Orleans
- ➤ Lively competitors are set to shout their hearts out at the Tennessee Williams Festival’s annual 'Stella!' contest today at the festival grounds — local theater fans will gather for this spirited celebration of drama and community tradition. Fox 8
- ➤ The St. Joseph Society presented its queen, maids, and Caesar at Piazza d’Italia, and women will ride in the Italian-American Heritage Parade for the first time on March 28 (celebrating local traditions). WWL-TV
- ➤ Today, the Louisiana Irish-Italian parade took place in Metairie, celebrating cultural heritage by handing out produce. The Chalmette parade will take place on April 11, giving residents another chance to enjoy local traditions. WWL-TV
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices have risen by about a dollar per gallon since Feb. 28, straining local rideshare and cab drivers as they face thinner margins at the pump. Drivers report that higher fuel costs now cut into earnings, forcing adjustments in work and spending. Verite News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today stays sunny with highs in the low 80s and the potential to tie the record at 83 while a dry cold front will hit Friday — cooling temperatures for a near-normal weekend with no rain expected. WDSU
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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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Bard at the Batture: Spring Awakening
5:30-8 p.m. — The Batture — $20-$40 — Experience Shakespeare's timeless tales of love and renewal by the riverfront as the sun sets.
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~ Les Brown
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