Food Trucks on Freret, Toys For Sailor Jerry Tats, More

FRERET— Robert Morris reports on two Freret Street rallies for tonight, December 4: "a Christmas-themed roundup of food trucks at Dat Dog, and a $50-per-person fundraiser for Mayor Mitch Landrieu at Publiq House headlined by the Brass-A-Holics." Food trucks including Empanada Intifada and Foodie Call run from 5 to 8 p.m. The "Young Professionals for Mitch Landrieu" is from 6 to 9 p.m ($50/ticket). [UptownMessenger]

WAREHOUSE DISTRICT— New Orleans City Biz reports that the selection process for a new owner of the Louisiana Artworks building is now underway: "a five-member board made up of individuals connected to the owners of the building, the Arts Council of New Orleans and Louisiana Artists Guild, began analyzing bids Wednesday," which includes a bid for a culinary and hospitality institute spearheaded by Ti Martin, Dickie Brennan, John Besh. [CityBusiness, sub req]

FAIR GROUNDS— The Race Course & Slot's upcoming Tasting at The Tracks, which Eater just reported on yesterday, has been CANCELLED. Y'all will have to wear your hideous snowman sweaters somewhere else. [Eaterwire]

FRENCHMEN— Laura McKnight reports that Sailor Jerry Rum will host its Second Annual Toys for Tots for Tats, on December 14 at 11 a.m. at Downtown Tattoo (501 Frenchmen St), in which die hards who bring an unwrapped toy valued at $20+ will get a free Sailor Jerry tattoo. Raffle/refreshments start at 6 p.m. nextdoor at Downtown Gallery. [NOLA.com]

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