For decades, generations of New Orleanians had proudly called Sid Mars Restaurant in Bucktown one of their favorite neighborhood restaurants. What Hurricane Katrina didn’t damage, the Corps of Engineers took the rest away…utilizing their land for the new pumps at the 17th Street Canal in the famed Bucktown area.
It’s taken over 4 1/2 years…but [...]

Searching online for the Krewe of Boo?
That great Halloween event is now called the Krewe of Halloween…still under the direction of Blaine Kern, Sr.
Click here for details of this year’s event – www.kreweofhalloween.com.

National WWII Museum Kicks Off Week of Commemoration
Events Planned to Honor the ‘Greatest Generation,’
Mark Museum’s 10th Anniversary
NEW ORLEANS (May 20, 2010) – Beginning with Memorial Day on May 31, a series of major events, ceremonies, special exhibits and lectures will be taking place at The National World War II Museum in New Orleans. [...]

Now is the time to plan your trip to New Orleans! We have great festivals coming up in the next few months, including:
New Orleans Wine and Food Experience – May 25-29
Essence Music Festival — July 2-4
Go 4th on the River – July 4th
Satchmo Summer Fest – Aug 5 – Aug 8
So make plans [...]