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CharlotteObserver.com

Essence, artists remember Michael Jackson WXVT AP - July 4, 2009 10:44 AM ET NEW ORLEANS (AP) - The opening night of the Essence Music Festival was all about music and remembering Michael Jackson. ... Coca-Cola "Opens Happiness” at the 2009 Essence Music Festival ...WELT ONLINE 2009 Essence Fest begins Friday in New OrleansSan Francisco Chronicle Essence Festival Kicks Off Friday in New OrleansEZ-Tracks San Jose Mercury News -The Daily Advertiser -WXVT all 294 news articles »

Posted on 4 July 2009 | 9:54 am

Voodoo Experience NewOrleans.Com The voodoo experience will return to halloween weekend this october 30, 31 and november 1 in new orleans' city park. This marks the third voodoo experience ... and more »

Posted on 3 July 2009 | 11:10 pm

Livesteez

LIVE COVERAGE: New Orleans' Women Uniquely Highlighted in Ford ... Livesteez ... various women in New Orleans. “Ford is very proud to celebrate the legends that helped build the rich heritage in the city.” The tour seeks to motivate ... and more »

Posted on 3 July 2009 | 9:41 am

Judge Orders Canal Street Hotel To Close WDSU NEW ORLEANS -- A Civil District Court judge has ordered the Canal Street hotel where a woman was shot and killed earlier this week to close. ... and more »

Posted on 2 July 2009 | 2:18 pm

WWL First News

Convention business down in New Orleans WWL First News Perry says virtually every hotel room in New Orleans is sold out for Essence Festival. "That's been a real eye-opener for us," says Perry. ... and more »

Posted on 2 July 2009 | 6:32 am

The Times-Picayune - NOLA.com

New Orleans Seafood Festival NewOrleans.Com The New Orleans Seafood Festival will take place Friday, September 25 through Sunday, September 27 at Harrah's Fulton Square in downtown New Orleans. ... Fourth of July events in the New Orleans areaExaminer.com Free parking set for Seafood FestivalNews Banner Mandeville Seafood Festival get cooking ThursdayExaminer.com all 14 news articles »

Posted on 1 July 2009 | 9:14 am

2009 Grand Marnier® and NAVAN® "On the Fly" Competition NewOrleans.Com Tales of the Cocktail is an internationally acclaimed festival of cocktails, cuisine and culture held annually in New Orleans, Louisiana. ... Tales of the Cocktail Stirs the Soul in 2009 - July 8th to 12thNewOrleans.Com all 2 news articles »

Posted on 1 July 2009 | 9:14 am

bestofneworleans.com

The Essence Music Festival features top names in rap, hip-hop and R&B bestofneworleans.com In 2007, she was name-dropped by New Orleans' own Lil Wayne on a widely circulated mix tape ("Upgrade U Freestyle"), and after embarking on a 2008 tour, ... Essence Fest is full of New Orleans funk, short on JazzLouisiana Weekly LADY TE IS HITTING THE NEW ORLEANS STAGEHip Hop Press (press release) Local Students Head to Music FestivalWCTV all 5 news articles »

Posted on 30 June 2009 | 9:55 pm

bestofneworleans.com

The Essence Music Festival features top names in rap, hip-hop and R&B bestofneworleans.com In 2007, she was name-dropped by New Orleans' own Lil Wayne on a widely circulated mix tape ("Upgrade U Freestyle"), and after embarking on a 2008 tour, ... and more »

Posted on 30 June 2009 | 9:55 pm

WWL First News

New Orleans bursts to the country's top destination WWL First News "The 'Go Fourth On The River' Festival and the Essence Festival and just all there is to do in New Orleans in general." and more »

Posted on 30 June 2009 | 4:44 am

OffBeat Magazine

BackTalk with Gabriel Roth of Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings OffBeat Magazine Who are other New Orleans artists who influenced you? Eddie Bo's drummer, James Black, is a big influence on Homer [Steinweiss, the Dap-Kings' drummer]. ... and more »

Posted on 28 June 2009 | 4:59 pm

OffBeat Magazine

BackTalk with Gabriel Roth of Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings OffBeat Magazine Who are other New Orleans artists who influenced you? Eddie Bo's drummer, James Black, is a big influence on Homer [Steinweiss, the Dap-Kings' drummer]. ... and more »

Posted on 28 June 2009 | 4:59 pm

Is your jambalaya the best? You can win $2500 if it Daily Comet Cooks entering recipes must use Zatarain's New Orleans Style Jambalaya Mix, but participants can tinker with their recipes to have their's stand out ... and more »

Posted on 28 June 2009 | 12:02 am

WWII in the Gulf of Mexico talk at UNO WXVT AP - June 23, 2009 5:24 AM ET NEW ORLEANS (AP) - The threat of German U-boats in the Gulf of Mexico during World War II will be the topic of a University of ... and more »

Posted on 23 June 2009 | 4:29 am

Louisiana Elections: The David Vitter, Charlie Melancon Competitions Bayou Buzz Several weeks ago, she addressed members of the press and met with the public at stops in Baton Rouge and New Orleans . For her next tour, she will visit ... and more »

Posted on 22 June 2009 | 1:26 pm

COMMENTARY: New attitudes, vision needed for a new City Hall New Orleans CityBusiness There is a chance for real planning and real innovation as the city of New Orleans moves its headquarters across the street. Most of the leadership required ... and more »

Posted on 22 June 2009 | 2:56 am

WWL First News

Elite car owners converge in New Orleans WWL First News Other events include a tour of Trinity Yacht in New Orleans where they manufacture yachts that cost tens of millions of dollars, rum distillery visits ... and more »

Posted on 19 June 2009 | 9:11 am

Louisiana Business: New Orleans, Chevron, World Trade, Texas ... Bayou Buzz Friends of New Orleans City Park just earned $50000 as the winner of Redwood Creek wine and Planet Green's "Greater Outdoors Project," a national ... and more »

Posted on 18 June 2009 | 12:43 pm

The Times-Picayune - NOLA.com

New Orleans Area Golf Course, Not For Profits Should Not Be Funded ... Bayou Buzz It became the new home of the Zurich Classic even though the former home course, English Turn is more popular with the golfers. The Tournament Players Club ... Private golf course up for $9M state bailoutDaily Mail - Charleston all 13 news articles »

Posted on 17 June 2009 | 12:31 pm

WWL First News

New Orleans city officials to tour potential new city hall WWL First News New Orleans City Council members and city department heads today will tour the former Chevron operation building in downtown New Orleans. ... Nagin Discusses Benefits Of China TripWDSU Done Deal: City Finalizes Purchase Of Chevron BuildingWDSU all 22 news articles »

Posted on 17 June 2009 | 8:16 am

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