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🌱 Patch AM: Family honors Keenan Zeno with glowing Crescent City Connection tribute
Make time for Bonsai Workshop at Skeeta Hawk Brewing on the New Orleans Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- Family honors Keenan Zeno with glowing Crescent City Connection tribute
- How New Orleans’ largest menorah became a statement of resilience
- Could New Orleans’ levees withstand the next century’s stronger storms?
Also on today's calendar: Bonsai Workshop at Skeeta Hawk Brewing and 9 more events.
Find out what's happening in New Orleansfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in New Orleansfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Monday: Cold with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 46 and low of 37 degrees.
- Tuesday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 62, low: 53.
- Wednesday: Mainly cloudy, with a high of 72 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Why the Crescent City Connection glowed gold and white for one family Sunday night (wwltv.com) — New Orleans’ Crescent City Connection lit up gold and white Sunday night to honor the 40th birthday of the late fashion designer Keenan Zeno, as his family gathered at Woldenberg Riverfront Park. His mother and sister requested the special bridge lighting to celebrate his life, share memories of his battle with lung cancer, and keep his connection to New Orleans shining visibly across the river. 
• New Orleans Hanukkah celebration continues despite recent attack in Australia (fox8live.com) — New Orleans families gathered at Spanish Plaza as Chabad of Louisiana lit what’s billed as the state’s largest menorah, with extra NOPD security following a deadly Hanukkah attack in Australia. Speakers balanced grief and resilience, honoring victims abroad and hostages in the Israel-Hamas conflict while stressing the community’s determination to celebrate and “spread light” despite fear.
• Researchers issue warning about 'catastrophic failure' that could impact coastal cities: 'The threat is growing' (thecooldown.com) — New Orleans is highlighted as one of several global delta cities facing growing flood risks as rising seas combine with sinking land and stronger storms. Researchers warn that outdated levees and seawalls could lead to catastrophic failures without upgrades, but note that smarter infrastructure, restored wetlands, and cleaner energy can still reduce future danger.
📸 Around New Orleans
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🗓 Upcoming Events in New Orleans
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- French Quarter - Arrowhead Jazz Band
National Park Service French Quarter visitor center , 419 Decatur St , New Orleans
3:00 pm - Harry Shearer & Judith Owen's Christmas Without Tears
Orpheum Theater , 129 Roosevelt Way , New Orleans
7:00 pm - Latin Skate Night presented by VIVA NOLA Magazine
Airline Skate Center , 6711 Airline Dr. , Metairie
6:00 pm - Bonsai Workshop at Skeeta Hawk Brewing
Skeeta Hawk Brewing , 455 N Dorgenois St , New Orleans
6:00 pm - French Quarter - Jazz Program - Eric Lucero Duo
National Park Service French Quarter visitor center , 419 Decatur St , New Orleans
1:00 pm - Courtyard Cocktails: A Happy Hour Mixology Class
New Orleans School of Cooking , 524 St. Louis , New Orleans
2:30 pm - French Quarter - Jazz Program - Bruce “Sunpie” Barnes
National Park Service French Quarter visitor center , 419 Decatur St , New Orleans
3:00 pm - Prairie Acadian Cultural Center - Rendezvous in the Prairie
Prairie Acadian Cultural Center , 250 W. Park Avenue , Eunice
5:30 pm - Candlelight: Christmas Classics
Ogden Museum of Southern Art , 925 Camp St , New Orleans
6:30 pm - Candlelight: Tribute to Queen
Ogden Museum of Southern Art , 925 Camp St , New Orleans
8:30 pm - Courtyard Cocktails: A Happy Hour Mixology Class
New Orleans School of Cooking , 524 St. Louis , New Orleans
2:30 pm - The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show - New Orleans, LA
Sheraton Metairie - New Orleans Hotel , Galleria Blvd , Metairie
6:00 pm
Tuesday December 16
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
Saturday December 20
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Is this your dog???
Found Fountainbleau/Versailles Blvd. Very friendly. (Nextdoor Marlyville) - Please be on look out for our outdoor, long haired black cat.
Left ear is tipped. She got spooked off this morning. Any sightings, let me know. Sure she will return soon. Thanks! Found! (Nextdoor Woodland Heights)
- Marriott International posted a job opening for Night Auditor & Hotel Operations in New Orleans. Apply here.
- Common House posted a job opening for Porter in New Orleans. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near New Orleans here.
🗞 Nearby News
Gretna
- Blake Pontchartrain: Maison Blanche once had locations beyond Canal Street (nola.com)
- With over 750 punchlines sent, check out the WINNER and finalists in Walt Handelsman's LAST Cartoon Caption Contest! (nola.com)
- Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office Launches Innovative Drone First Responders Program to Bolster Law Enforcement Efficiency (hoodline.com)
Jefferson
- Gambit's Thumbs Up / Thumbs Down for Dec. 15 (nola.com)
- LCMC Health's EMS and partnered hospitals prepare for the spike in seasonal calls as the cold weather and holiday celebrations roll in (nola.com)
- Here's what happened on the 2nd week of the immigration crackdown in south Louisiana. (nola.com)
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