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Mo’ Satchmo: Louis Armstrong Itinerary

Red Beans & Rice-ly Ours: Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong If you’re coming to town for Satchmo SummerFest this August 2 & 3 (the 4th is Louis Armstrong’s birthday), chances are you’re a big fan of Pops. When you’re not attending the Jazz Mass, second lining in the Satchmo Salute Parade, listening to great local musicians, or attending a fascinating lecture, you might want to check out some sites… Read More »

5 Ideas 4 the 4th

Steamboat Natchez photo by Kerri McCaffety. New Orleans' colors aren't just purple, green and gold – they’re red, white and blue.  While New Orleans was part of France until 1802, nobody knows how to celebrate Independence Day like we do. Here’s what’s going on – and where fireworks are going off – around town. Uncle Sam Jam in Lafreniere Park, July 3 Celebrate America in Metairie at Uncle Sam Jam with… Read More »

Ain’t Misbehavin’: Sassy, Summertime Fun at Le Petit

Ain’t Misbehavin’: The Fats Waller Musical Show,  playing through June 22 at Le Petit Theatre Photo by Ashley Lorraine Photography Winner of the 1978 Tony Award® for Best Musical, Ain’t Misbehavin’: The Fats Waller Musical Show, is both a fun and deeply moving celebration of  the legendary  Fats Waller, the master of the stride piano. Conceived by Richard Maltby Jr. and Murray Horwitz, Ain’t Misbehavin’ was first produced on Broadway… Read More »

Father’s Day in NOLA

How to Celebrate Your Rad Dad. You can give Dad the latest bestseller or a pair of silly boxers for Father’s Day or you can give him what he really wants – time with you and your sibs. Here are some New Orleansy ways to celebrate Father’s Day weekend with dads of varying activities levels.  Enjoy Indoor Golfing at Loft18 This fun restaurant on Metairie Road features five golf simulation… Read More »

May Is for Music and Mom!

If, as T.S. Eliot wrote, “April is the cruelest month,” May in New Orleans makes up for it. Our swamps, gardens and event calendars are bursting with fun and celebrations of life. Here’s just some of what awaits you in New Orleans this month. Second Weekend of the Jazz and Heritage Festival (May 1-4) The second weekend of Jazz Fest is always wonderful and this year promises to be better… Read More »

Something for Everybunny this Easter

New Orleans celebrates Easter every year with egg hunts, jazz cruises, parades, and, of course, church services. Don’t spend Easter morning with your head in your Easter basket. Here are some eggcellent ideas (if we do say so ourselves). Easter at St. Louis Cathedral St. Louis Cathedral certainly isn’t the only place you can celebrate Easter Mass but, if you’ve never been, make this the year. Click here for the… Read More »

Who Loves You? We Do. Jersey Boys at Le Petit

What comes between Carnival season and festival season in New Orleans? The Four Seasons! An evening spent at Jersey Boys at Le Petit Theatre, is (yeah, we’re going to go there), “Oh, what a night!” While all the actors held their own, the four leads were especially good — each given their moments to shine. Sebastian Rohn who plays Valli, is a joy to watch. His charisma leaps from the… Read More »

Oh What A Night! Jersey Boys at Le Petit

Get ready for an unforgettable evening at Le Petit Theatre with Jersey Boys: The Story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. Jersey Boys tells the inspiring journey of four young men from humble beginnings who went on to become legends in the world of pop music. Awarded Best Musical at both the Tony Awards® and Olivier Awards®, the show takes you behind the scenes of Frankie Valli and The… Read More »

Make a Pact to Kayak the Manchac

Here's the thing: when you’re a staff member at experienceneworleans.com, you’ve been on a tour or two. Why? Because we never promote anything we can’t vouch for ourselves. That means we’ve been on steamboats, traditional swamp boats, airboats and, now, we can add New Orleans Kayak Swamp Tours to our list. While all the tours have their advantages, there’s nothing like kayaking through the swamp with a camera stuffed in… Read More »

Explore the Beauty and Fragility of Louisiana’s Vanishing Coast at HNOC

The Historic New Orleans Collection’s (HNOC) newest exhibition, “Edge of Tomorrow," features the work of acclaimed artist and documentary photographer Ben Depp whose images provide breathtaking views of the marshes, bayous and waterways that define the region, while also serving as stark reminders of the urgent environmental challenges threatening these fragile ecosystems. Get a sense of what it’s like to soar above a salt marsh at sunrise. See flocks of… Read More »