Celebration In The Oaks
December
1-15 Give a Gift, Get a Treat. Creole Cuisine Restaurant Concepts hosts its annual toy drive for local children in need. For each gift delivered to a Creole Cuisine Restaurant Concepts restaurant, the donor will receive a complimentary dessert to enjoy at the end of the meal. For gifts brought to Daiquiri Paradise, the donor will receive 2 for 1 daiquiris. Drop off at any Creole Cuisine restaurant. CreoleCuisine.com. 1-Jan 3 Celebration in the Oaks Driving Tour. Celebration in the Oaks in City Park is the most spectacular holiday lights festival in the country. City Park’s famous oaks are swathed in over a million twinkling lights and breathtaking light displays are scattered throughout the 2.25 mile driving tour of the Park. Guests must remain in their vehicles at all times. New Orleans City Park, 2 Friederich Ave. Closed Dec 24 and 31. neworleanscitypark.com/celebration-inthe-oaks. 18
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1-Jan 14 Me Time Challenge. The Allstate Sugar Bowl Crescent City Classic and Ochsner Health are teaming up for a brandnew virtual challenge focused on physical and mental health. All challenge proceeds will go directly to the Women’s Wellness and Survivorship Center at Ochsner Baptist. Registrants receive a virtual bib, commemorative Me Time Challenge longsleeve shirt and a finisher’s medallion. $35. ccc10k.com. 3 Good Shepherd School Virtual Gala. The Good Shepherd School, which provides a free tuition quality Catholic private education to children in New Orleans no matter their financial status, is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a memorable virtual Gala. New Orleans’ legendary Commander’s Palace Restaurant will provide fine dining cuisine delivered to your door as you enjoy the sounds of Irma Thomas. 598-9399.
thegoodshepherdschool.org. 4-5 Jennifer Ponson Jewelry Designs Show. View Jennifer Ponson Jewelry Designs at the Bead Shop by appointment. 4612 Magazine St. 895-6161. 5 Art Walk & Wine Tasting. Visit gallery to gallery in the 700 and 800 blocks of Royal Street sipping wines from around the globe while taking in some of New Orleans greatest gifts—rare antiques, fine art, and stunning historic architecture. Tickets are limited. 4-6pm. nowfe.com. 5 Early Childhood Open House. Ursuline Academy, 2635 State St. Register online at go.uanola.org. 5 Improvisations: The New Orleans Jazz Museum Gala. 7-11pm. 400 Esplanade. Tickets are limited. nolajazzmuseum.org/ events/gala2020. 5-20 Holiday Tea. Continue this festive Ritz-Carlton tradition in the Ritz’s French Quarter Balcony room. The Ritz-Carlton,
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