Thursday, December 6, 2012

Holidays on the Point - December 8th New Orleans


Staybridge Suites New Orleans

Holidays on the Point

December 8, 2012

On Saturday, December 8th HOLIDAYS ON THE POINT returns - partnering with the APA Home Tour, and ending with a big flare that evening – the AEDF and Friends of the Ferry sponsored, 25th Algiers Bonfire. The hours will be from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM with the excitement moving over to the levee at 5:00 PM for the 25th Annual Bonfire festivities.

B & B on the Point, 405 Delaronde at Lavergne, 10 – 3 PM – Hillery and Ed Moise open their doors for you to have photos with Santa and Ms. Claus.

Crown & Anchor Pub, 200 Pelican at Bouny – Holiday pub drinks. Enjoy from 11 AM TIL........

Gulf Pizza, 446 Pelican at Verret.  2 – 9 PM. Those yummy hamburgers you loved from Wednesdays on the Point!

Face Painting by Meghan Davis Noon – 2 PM

Calliope Puppets – 2 – 4 PM. All Ages Lantern Workshop presented by Calliope Puppets at Gulf Pizza - FREE (donations accepted for materials) Come make a lantern of recycled materials to carry in a magical candle lit parade on the levee at the Algiers Bonfire that evening! Please bring a clean, preferably clear (not opaque or milky) plastic 2 liter bottle. All other materials provided. Child participants must have an adult partner for the workshop, as well as, the parade!

Kupcakes, Etc, 501 Pelican at Verret – 7 AM – 6 PM – Featuring a Hot Chocolate Bar with all the toppings along with the season’s favorite cupcakes, pastries, and desserts.

Rosetree Glass Studio, 446 Vallette at Eliza – Open from 10 AM – 5 PM to purchase holiday gifts PLUS : “Blow Your Own Holiday Ornament” Sessions (Pre-registration only – Call 366-3602) Fundraising opportunity for the LA/SPCA

Vine & Dine, 141 Delaronde – "Toys for Tastes" 2pm - 5pm. Bring a toy or $10 donation to benefit the Marine Corps Toys for Tots charity.

Confetti Kids Park – Confetti Kids' Letters to Santa: Noon – 2 PM. Parents - bring your kids to Confetti Park at Pelican and Verret so they can create their own letter to Santa. As Santa's annual helper, this will give you great ideas to fulfill your child's holiday desires! We'll be there to help out. Note to Parents - you will be the direct line to Santa and will need to send off their wishes to the North Pole after your thorough review!

Hubbell Library in Confetti Kids Park – 1 PM it’s Holiday Story Time.

Belleville Assisted Living, 813 Pelican between Belleville and Elmira 2 – 6:00 pm – Holiday Tea and Social; Tour this great addition to the life on Algiers Point.

Algiers Music Point, 323 Verret – Live Music out front

Friends of the Algiers Courthouse, The Algiers Courthouse, 225 Morgan across from the levee –Historic Algiers Courthouse note cards and more

Holy Name of Mary Church – Listen for the church bells! Father Mike will be playing Christmas Carols........ Yes, the sounds of the season!

THE MERCHANTS OF

ALGIERS POINT

WISH YOU AND YOURS

A HAPPY AND SAFE HOLIDAY SEASON

 

No comments:

Post a Comment