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Saturday, December 6th, 2025
Good morning, New Orleans. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 6th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The annual Algiers Bonfire Concert will be held tomorrow from 2 to 7 p.m. at Algiers Batture on 200 Morgan St, featuring live music, a kids’ tent, food trucks and a special Santa Claus arrival by barge. Biz New Orleans
- ➤ Community events light up our local region as the Winter Lantern Festival in Westwego offers giant lantern displays and live acrobatics through Jan. 4, while holiday gatherings including craft workshops, family-friendly movie nights and a Christmas run are planned across local libraries, parks and community centers throughout December. NOLA.com
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ In recent weeks, a federal enforcement operation led to the shuttering of several Hispanic-owned businesses in Kenner, including Taqueria La Conquistadora, where owners report a drastic drop in customers and community members express concern about the local economic outlook. New Orleans City Business
- ➤ New Orleans restaurants brace for a two-month immigration sweep that began Dec. 1, which could lead to staffing shortages and temporary closures as industry groups advise businesses to review legal rights & update response plans. New Orleans City Business
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ New Orleans will host Hondo Rodeo Fest at the Caesars Superdome from April 10-12, 2026, featuring headliners Jason Aldean, Cody Johnson, and Creed, along with shows by Lynyrd Skynyrd, Old Dominion, and Bailey Zimmerman (pre-sale tickets go on sale Dec. 10). Fox 8
- ➤ S.W. Green’s historic mansion, built by the city’s richest Black entrepreneur and a survivor of a 1928 arson attack, burned in 2023 after it was relocated in 2011 for a new medical center (experts say its loss hurts local preservation). Verite News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Thrive New Orleans offers job training and paid work programs for green infrastructure and climate resilience & supports small business growth through technical skills and affordable housing programs. The initiative partners with local funders to help residents advance careers and boost community opportunities. Biz New Orleans
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ New Orleans food lovers can try softshell shrimp at Evviva’s happy hour, as local food writer Ian McNulty reported. The shrimp are sourced from Anna Marie Shrimp (led by Lance Nacio) and are appearing on menus more often. WWL-TV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Tulane faces North Texas tonight at Yulman Stadium in the American Conference Championship Game, with a conference title and a College Football Playoffs spot at stake (kickoff is at 7:00 p.m.). Coach Jon Sumrall stresses the need to win at the line of scrimmage to avoid past turnovers. WWL-TV
- ➤ LSU legend Joe Burrow shared his reaction after Lane Kiffin was named head coach during a media question and answer session before his Bengals game. He said Kiffin looks good — though he noted it remains to be seen how the coaching change will affect LSU. WDSU
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Andrew Duhon & Kristin Diable Concert
6:30-10 p.m. — Tipitina's — Check the website for ticket info — Experience soulful tunes from New Orleans songwriters Andrew Duhon and Kristin Diable.
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Red Hat Enterprise Linux Systems Administration II Class
8 a.m. — RC Health Services New Orleans — $1890 — Enhance your Linux skills with comprehensive training for system administration.
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Groundwater Week 2025
8 AM – 5 PM — New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center — Free proposals available for stands — Explore the latest groundwater technologies and products at this comprehensive industry event.
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Beats Antique Live Performance
7-9:30 p.m. — Joy Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience the genre-defying sounds of Beats Antique as they blend world music, electronic, and art into an unforgettable night.
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One Night Only: A Christmas Carol Staged Reading
6-10:30 p.m. — The Josephine — Ticket sales support programming — Enjoy a festive staged reading of a lively retelling of Dickens’ classic with heart and humor.
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Tank and The Bangas Live Performance
8-10:30 p.m. — Tipitina's — Check for ticket prices — Experience the vibrant sound of Tank & the Bangas blending soul, rock, hip-hop, and funk.
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December Holiday Book Party
8 PM – 12 AM — D'zara 1804 — Drinks on the house — Celebrate a year of reading in a dazzling winter wonderland atmosphere.
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Nutcracker Ballet Performance
2:00 – 3:30 PM — Orpheum Theater New Orleans — Ticket prices vary — Experience the enchanting Nutcracker ballet performed by the New Orleans Ballet Theatre.
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Stanton Moore Trio Live Performance
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Ticket prices vary — Experience the infectious rhythms of Stanton Moore, a New Orleans native and renowned drummer.
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Leslie Odom, Jr. - The Christmas Tour
8-9:30 p.m. — Orpheum Theater New Orleans — Tickets available — Experience a magical evening of holiday music with award-winning artist Leslie Odom, Jr.
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