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NOLA Street Names

How Our Rues Got Their Names.  “They told me to take a streetcar named Desire, and then transfer to one called Cemeteries and ride six blocks and get off at – Elysian Fields!” – Blanche Dubois If you’re lo… Read More »

FestiGals 2017: You Go, Girl!

The Ultimate New Orleans Girlfriend Getaway   This June 22-24, women from all around the country will gather in New Orleans for FestiGals, a celebration of women and New Orleans. Girlfriend, this annual event celebrates, empowers a… Read More »

Bye Bye Birdie

Spring is for Bye Bye Birdie at the Rivertown Theaters. It’s 1958 and rock ‘n roll heartthrob Conrad Birdie has been drafted. Before heading off to serve, his songwriter/agent Albert Peterson and Albert’s secretary/finance Rosie … Read More »

Jazz Fest Guide

A Local’s Guide to New Orleans Jazz Fest By: Abby Sanders, Pelican New Orleans (Cajun Encounters)   You bought your tickets for Nola Jazz Fest 2017 months in advance. You’ve probably already read through the lineup 100 t… Read More »

Edwardian Ball

New Orleans’ First Annual Edwardian Ball: A Turn-of-the-Century, Head-Turning Event. If you were looking for an evening at Downton Abbey, forget it. The first annual Edwardian Ball in New Orleans was more like a “steampunk Mardi G… Read More »

NBA All-Star Events

  Join us for the NBA All-Star events starting this Thursday! This weekend is a busy one for the Big Easy. With appearances by some of the biggest names in basketball, the NBA All-Star extravagaza tops our list can't miss events li… Read More »

Valentine’s Specials Straight from the Heart of NOLA.

Even True Love Comes with Reservations. Peruse These Valentine’s Specials and Make Yours Now. Everybody in New Orleans knows that months with “R’s” in them have the best oysters, but, in February, the “R”… Read More »

The best things to do in New Orleans

There are so many things to do in New Orleans, it might take a lifetime to see and experience them all. If you're only visiting for a short period of time though, here are a couple of things you might want to check out: Broadway Theatre… Read More »

10 Ways to Ring in 2017 NOLA style!

10 Ways to Ring in 2017 NOLA style! If you made a resolution to do something besides watch TV on New Year’s Eve, don’t let the ball drop! If you’re going to be in New Orleans, you’re in luck. Along with toasting to 2017 at … Read More »

NOLA ChristmasFest Under Way

Credit: NOLA ChristmasFest Facebook NOLA ChristmasFest, the region’s only indoor Christmas festival, is back and better than ever! This year features an expanded ice skating rink, fan favorite holiday characters, fun amusement rides and … Read More »