Calendar: New Year’s at Juban’s … King cake tasting at Whole Foods … LSU Spring leisure classes

Toast the new year at Juban’s: Juban’s will count down the hours to midnight with a four course dinner and champagne, accompanied by Ned Fasullo and his Fabulous Big Band Orchestra. Get your reservations by calling 346-8422. King for a day: Whole Foods is getting Mardi Gras started early with a king cake tasting on Wednesday, January 6. Several samples of traditional and filled king cakes will be available throughout the store, starting at noon. Free to the public. Learn at your leisure: LSU’s spring semester starts soon, and there are still plenty of slots available for foodie fun. Learn the art of chocolate making, or become an amateur sommelier. Visit lsuunion.augusoft.net to sign up.