{"id":2182864,"date":"2025-12-01T14:38:04","date_gmt":"2025-12-01T14:38:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2182864"},"modified":"2025-12-01T14:38:04","modified_gmt":"2025-12-01T14:38:04","slug":"play-along-in-the-holiday-horror-murder-mystery-entertainment-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/play-along-in-the-holiday-horror-murder-mystery-entertainment-life\/","title":{"rendered":"Play along in the &#8216;Holiday Horror Murder Mystery &#8216; | Entertainment\/Life"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-breakout=\"1\" style=\"position:relative;\">\n<div class=\"col-md-8\">\n<p>Imagine this setting for a holiday mystery party: The Tasty-Ful Design Company\u2019s holiday office party is swinging \u2014 as well as a party can when it\u2019s held in the breakroom on a Friday afternoon. And everyone, from the VP down to the security guard, is decked out for an ugly sweater contest.<\/p>\n<p>But things are about to get uglier in the &#8220;Holiday Horror Murder Mystery,&#8221; as someone peeks into the copy room and finds Nepo Tasty, the owner\u2019s nephew, strangled with the sleeves of his own sweater.<\/p>\n<p>Who would do such an ugly thing on such a festive occasion? It could have been one of the employees that Nepo had insulted. It could have been someone who was jealous of his place in the owner\u2019s affections.<\/p>\n<p>And ugliest of all \u2014 it could have been you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"2\" style=\"position:relative;\">\n<div class=\"col-md-8\">\n<p>This party\/murder mystery event is appropriate for ages 13+ and older. There are mentions of alcohol, sexual references, sleeping pills, gambling, and restraining orders. This game takes one to two hours to play depending on group size.<\/p>\n<p>Online registration at <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/calendar.jplibrary.net\">calendar.jplibrary.net<\/a> is required for those who want to have a character role. Spectators are welcome and do not need to register.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2-4:30 p.m. Dec. 6: Live Oak Library, 125 Acadia Drive, Waggaman.<\/li>\n<li>6-8:30 p.m. Dec. 9: Lakeshore Library, 1000 W. Esplanade Ave., Metairie.<\/li>\n<li>6-8 p.m. Dec. 11: North Kenner Library, 630 W. Esplanade\u00a0Ave., Kenner.<\/li>\n<li>6-8 p.m. Dec. 12: Grand Isle Library, 143 Ludwig Lane, Grand Isle.<\/li>\n<li>6:30-8:30 p.m. Dec. 18: River Ridge Library, 8825 Jefferson Highway, River Ridge.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"3\" style=\"position:relative;\">\n<div class=\"col-md-8\">\n<p><strong>A NEW LOOK AT LOUISIANA:<\/strong> Philip Gould, a cultural documentary and architecture photographer, will discuss his new book, &#8220;Louisiana from the Sky,&#8221; at 7 p.m. Dec. 8, at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie.<\/p>\n<p>Since 1974, Gould has built a career capturing images of the state, primarily from ground-level. In this collection, he uses both a drone camera and high-winged aircraft to see Louisiana anew. Bolstered by essays from journalist and folklorist Ben Sandmel, &#8220;Louisiana from the Sky&#8221; offers a new vision of the Pelican State.<\/p>\n<p><strong>MUSIC EVENTS:<\/strong> Cathy Gianfala Carriere, a guitarist and Nashville recording artist, will perform a range of music at 1 p.m. Dec. 7 at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"4\" style=\"position:relative;\">\n<div class=\"col-md-8\">\n<p>Carriere has been a guitar instructor for more than 30 years, as well as vocalist in musical productions, at special events, concerts and television. She has worked in church music ministry in the Archdiocese of New Orleans for more than 40 years, as cantor, choir director and musician.<\/p>\n<p>Other upcoming events include:\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>7 p.m. Dec. 10 \u2014 New Aurora Saxophone Ensemble<\/li>\n<li>7 p.m. Dec. 11 \u2014 Jefferson Parish Community Band<\/li>\n<li>7 p.m. Dec. 15 \u2014 Trombone Choir<\/li>\n<li>6 p.m. Dec. 18 \u2014 Holiday Hoedown, A Ukulele Sing Along<\/li>\n<li>7 p.m. Dec. 22 \u2014 Clarinet Quacks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>GREAT BOOKS:<\/strong> The Great Books Discussion Group, headquartered at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., has selected six books to be read and discussed in the first half of 2026. The group is open to all.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"5\" style=\"position:relative;\">\n<div class=\"col-md-8\">\n<ul>\n<li>&#8220;Heart of Darkness&#8221; by Joseph Conrad \u2014 7 p.m. Jan. 20.<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;The Once and Future King&#8221; by T.H. White \u2014 7 p.m. Feb. 24<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;All the Pretty Horses&#8221; by Cormac McCarthy \u2014 7 p.m. March 17.<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;The Jungle&#8221; by Sinclair Lewis \u2014 7 p.m. April 21.<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;The Good Earth&#8221; by Pearl S. Buck \u2014 7 p.m. May 19.<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;A Room of One\u2019s Own&#8221; by Virginia Woolf \u2014 7 p.m. June 16.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>OYSTER ART:<\/strong> Patrons ages 6 and up can make decoupage oyster ornaments from 6 to 7 p.m. Dec. 3 at the River Ridge Library, 8825 Jefferson Highway. Materials will be supplied.<\/p>\n<p>The Creative Craft Club is an extension of the Paper Craft Club, which meets the first Wednesday of each month. No sign-up is necessary.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"6\" style=\"position:relative;\">\n<div class=\"col-md-8\">\n<p><strong>CREATIVE CONNECTIONS:<\/strong> This welcoming and inclusive program designed for adults with developmental disabilities meets from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Mondays at the Belle Terre Library, 5550 Belle Terre Road, Marrero.<\/p>\n<p>Each session features activities that encourage creativity, social interaction, and lifelong learning. Participants will explore a variety of hands-on experiences, including arts and crafts, music, movement, storytelling, games, and sensory-friendly projects. Caregivers are encouraged to participate. No registration required.<\/p>\n<p><strong>YOGA AMONG THE BOOKS:<\/strong> Registered Yoga teacher Peter Spera will lead a gentle yoga class from 11 a.m. to noon on Wednesdays and Thursdays at the Gretna Library, 102 Willow Drive.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"7\" style=\"position:relative;\">\n<div class=\"col-md-8\">\n<p>Patrons should wear comfortable clothes and bring a yoga mat.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.nola.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Imagine this setting for a holiday mystery party: The Tasty-Ful Design Company\u2019s holiday office party is swinging \u2014 as well as a party can when it\u2019s held in the breakroom on a Friday afternoon. 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