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2012-2013 New Orleans Broadway Schedule

The 2012 - 2013 season will see a number of award productions to the Mahalia Jackson Theater in New Orleans. The season opens on October 30th, 2012 with a 25th anniversary production of Les Misérables, which will be in New Orle… Read More »

New Year 2012 in New Orleans!

We’re counting the days to Christmas here in New Orleans. It’s an incredibly festive season for us here as Christmas will give way to New Year’s and soon enough give way to Mardi Gras! As you’re making plans for all of thes… Read More »

Football Fans Love New Orleans!

New Orleans hosts both the Sugar Bowl and the BCS Championship in January 2012, along with outstanding New Year’s festivities! Now is a good time to be a football fan in New Orleans. Even if you aren’t a fan of the soon-to-be nati… Read More »

For Kids: Fun with Copeland's and the Saints

If you're looking for something to do this month, you'll quickly find events going on all around us! This Saturday, December 10th, Copeland's Restaurant in Kenner is hosting a Holiday Fun Kids Camp from 11:00 .m. to 1:00 p.m. Special … Read More »

Christmas Caroling in Jackson Square

Get your singing voices ready for Christmas Caroling in Jackson Square! The tradition returns to the French Quarter on Sunday, December 18th at 7 p.m. Candle-lit carolers lift their voices in front of the St. Louis Cathedral in a celebration o… Read More »

Help New Orleans Musicians in 2012

With the holidays and the upcoming new year fast upon us, we'll be passing along several bits of info that you'll want to know. First off this week is a chance to help New Orleans musicians. Below is a letter from French Quarter Festiv… Read More »

The Oak Street Po-Boy Festival

There are a few foods that really define New Orleans, and the po-boy is one of those Crescent City essentials. So what do we do with something we love in Louisiana? We have a festival! The Oak Street Po-Boy Festival is this Sunday, November 20… Read More »

2011 Renaissance Festival

The Renaissance Festival runs from November 5 through December 11 in Hammond, Louisiana. One of the great New Orleans events this season kicks off this weekend as the 2011 Renaissance Festival is finally upon us. The faire will be highlighted … Read More »

The Bayou Classic - Saturday, November 26th

2011's 38th Annual Bayou Classic marks both the return of past traditions and the beginning of new ones. Grambling State and Southern University will once again meet in their annual gridiron match-up, but this year they will meet in the newly … Read More »

Halloween Weekend in New Orleans

While there’s plenty to do this weekend, Experience New Orleans recommends the following festivities for your Halloween enjoyment. Jean Lafitte’s Haunted Swamp Tour – Forget a haunted house. How about a haunted swamp? Jean La… Read More »