New Orleans

Great Music and Great Food

The weather was perfect, and the barbecue grills were working hard for this past weekend's Crescent City Blues and BBQ Festival. Lafayette Square Park was packed as blues singers and players demonstrated their considerable skill. There was a l… Read More »

Crescent City Blues and BBQ Festival

Taj Mahal, Ruthie Foster, Corey Harris, Lil' Ed & the Blues Imperials, Henry Gray and Barbara Lynn headline this year's Crescent City Blues and BBQ Festival. The free annual festival takes place in Lafayette Square Park on O… Read More »

Introducing: French Quarter Oktoberfest

WILLKOMMEN!! Chef Gunter Preuss & Henryk "Heiner" Orlik, Brew Master of Heiner Brau Microbrewery, invite you to celebrate their German heritage at the First Annual French Quarter OKTOBERFEST. The event will take place at Broussa… Read More »

New Orleans Film Festival 2010

The New Orleans Film Society hosts its 21st New Orleans Film Festival beginning Thursday, October 14th and continuing to Thursday the 21st. This year, the opening night's events include music by Sasha Masakowski & Musical Playgr… Read More »

Gentilly Fest 2010

Gentilly Fest is all about bringing together the best of New Orleans' music, food, art, and great causes. Dedicated to supporting the Gentilly community and the city of New Orleans at large, the festival will show support to the New Orleans Poli… Read More »

Carnaval Latino - Oct. 9th and 10th

Carnaval Latino, a celebration of Latin music and Hispanic culture, returns this weekend, October 9th and 10th, to the New Orleans riverfront. Featured artists include Cuban dancer and singer Omara Portuondo as the Queen of Carnaval Latino as well as… Read More »

New Orleans on Tap: Beer tasting, pub crawl

A beer tasting like no other. Come sample 200 different beers featuring Abita, Lazy Magnolia, Strangford Lough and others while sitting under an oak tree in City Park. Enjoy live music by Johnny Sketch and the Dirty Notes. Did we forget to mention… Read More »

Main Line grooves on Frenchmen St with 50 Cent

[/caption]Recently on Sunday nights I have passed by the Blue Nile on Frenchmen St. to check out a new band called Main Line. After a day of football and hopefully a Saints win, it has been a great way to end the day. The show is always free and alw… Read More »

October Means Scary, Silly Fun for Kids

With Halloween just around the corner, parents and kids alike are already picking out their costumes and favorite candy. Before knocking on your neighbors' doors for candy, be sure to check out the great events going on around town! Th… Read More »

New Orleans Baby Fest

Have extra pacifiers and bottles ready, 'cause the Baby Fest is coming to New Orleans. On October 2nd, the Ponchartrain Center will host over seventy-five exhibitor booths with everything that new or expecting parents could need, including bou… Read More »