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Monday, November 17th, 2025
Good morning, New Orleans. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 17th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Audubon is changing plans for its Riverfront for All park at the former Gov. Nicholls Street Wharf—after spending $30 million on phase one that will finish early 2026. CEO Michael Sawaya said phase two at the larger Esplanade Avenue Wharf will have a new plan—possibly adding food vendors and naming rights sales to help fund the park. NOLA.com
- ➤ More than 40 local vendors gathered on Oak Street for the annual Po-boy Festival where they served specialty sandwiches amid tough economic times, and Gene Colley from Southerns made his famous nine-day pho-strami po-boy by smoking brisket for 14 hours—supporting local eateries in hard times—while festival-goers enjoyed a variety of po-boys. Fox 8
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ WWL's Lily Cummings reported on the 2025 Kenner Food Truck Festival in Kenner—where food trucks and live music offered a variety of local flavors—and said the event shows the area's growing reputation for culinary and music experiences. WWL-TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Carver High School’s Field of Dreams stadium cleared its final hurdles with a bond vote and a naming rights deal that brought total funding to $15m; construction will begin early next year—this new venue will seat 4,000 and host sports and community events with completion expected in spring. The project marks a long-awaited homecoming for local students and neighborhood residents. NOLA.com
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Golden State Warriors beat New Orleans 124-106 Sunday night as James Borrego debuted as the Pelicans’ interim coach following Willie Green’s firing — Moses Moody scored 32 points with eight 3-pointers to boost the win. WWL-TV
- ➤ LSU defeated Arkansas 23-22 at Tiger Stadium on November 15—interim coach Frank Wilson earned his first win with the close game. Fox 8
- ➤ Tulane defeated Florida Atlantic Owls 35-24 to reach the AP top 25 at 24 with an 8-2 record, & the team will travel to Philadelphia on November 22 at 2:45 p.m. to face Temple University. WDSU
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Kyle Roussel Performance
6:30-7:30 p.m. — Ellis Marsalis Center for Music — Check the event page for ticket details — Celebrate New Orleans piano traditions with a live performance.
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Jon Cleary Concert
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Chickie Wah Wah — Tickets available — Enjoy an evening of live music with acclaimed artist Jon Cleary in a vibrant New Orleans venue.
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An Evening with Zack Feinberg and Paul McDonald
9-10:30 p.m. — Chickie Wah Wah — Tickets starting at $32.61 — Enjoy an unforgettable night of music with talented artists in a vibrant venue.
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Battle of the Badges Boxing 2025
7-10:30 p.m. — Pontchartrain Convention & Civic Center — Tickets available — Cheer on first responders in an exciting boxing competition for charity.
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Back to the Bowery - The Legend of CBGBs
8-9:30 p.m. — House of Blues New Orleans — Ticket prices vary — Experience a captivating musical journey through original tracks and beloved covers.
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Broadside Tailgate Picnic with Soul Brass Band
12-3:30 p.m. — The Broadside — Free entry — Experience the vibrant sounds of the Soul Brass Band in a festive tailgate atmosphere.
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Zebra's 50th Anniversary Tour
7:00-9:30 p.m. — Orpheum Theater New Orleans — Tickets available at ticketmaster.com — Celebrate New Orleans' own Zebra with an unforgettable performance.
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The Soul Rebels Brass Band Performance
11 PM-2 AM — Le Bon Temps Roule — Check for pricing — Experience the dynamic blend of hip-hop, soul, and jazz from one of New Orleans' top brass bands.
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PJ Morton Live Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — Orpheum Theater New Orleans — Tickets available — Experience PJ Morton's Annual Black Friday Show in a captivating New Orleans venue.
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ACE Massage Cupping Workshop
Saturday-Sunday — New Orleans, LA — Pricing not specified — Enhance your massage skills with hands-on ACE Massage Cupping techniques led by Annie Garic.
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~ Andrew Carnegie
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