New Orleans

Jazz Fest Highlights: Second Weekend

The best of the Fest, day by day. Thursday, May 3 The second weekend of Jazz Fest started off with a talent-packed Thursday lineup. Flow Tribe, the Dukes of Dixieland, Ani DiFranco, the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, and more highly anticipated acts … Read More »

Meet the Carriage House at Maison Dupuy

Just when you thought that the Maison Dupuy couldn’t get any better–welcome to the Carriage House. An 1800s cottage tucked behind the hotel, the Maison Dupuy’s Carriage House is the ultimate in French Quarter luxury. The firs… Read More »

St. Patrick's Day in New Orleans

It's festival season in New Orleans, and things are about to get even crazier than usual! Here's a convenient primer on the Crescent City's St. Patrick's Day traditions, with a little history thrown in as lagniappe. Whether you… Read More »

Comic Con Was a Blast!

This past weekend, I had the chance to visit the New Orleans Comic Con, and I had a fantastic time. I took in the sites and quickly blew through my spending allowance on great finds both for myself and my son. All of the celebrities were out i… Read More »

The 2011-2012 Saints: New Faces, New Facility

Another year of the WHO DAT nation’s rise to fame is upon us as the New Orleans Saints kick off another promising season for 2011. The Saints are ready to reestablish themselves as the number one team in the NFL once again, after the heartbr… Read More »

Volunteer at the 2011 Satchmo Summerfest

Volunteer Registration Is Now Open! Satchmo Summerfest has officially opened registration for this year's festival. Both individuals and teams are needed. If you are interested in signing up a team, you will need everyone's information … Read More »

Essence Fest 2011 Is Almost Here!

Now only a week away, the Essence Music Festival is set to bring the best of both national and local acts, with a strong representation of the commercial sounds of rap, hip-hop, R&B, gospel and the local flavor of brass bands, jazz, and the blues. Th… Read More »

Film-O-Rama Continues This Week

Even though Film-O-Rama started last week, you can still catch a number of films all this week. The festival ends on Thursday, May 19th.For local film buffs, the New Orleans Film Sociey's Film-O-Rama is an event not to be missed. Showcasing films… Read More »

Dylan Dog Showcases New Orleans

Dylan Dog, released at the end of April 2011 in theaters, prominently features the city of New Orleans throughout the movie. You'd think that a movie about a guy investigating a crime scene among werewolves, zombies and vampires would not be a… Read More »

Record Numbers at the French Quarter Festival

The French Quarter Festival estimates that over half a million people attended the festival this past weekend. Their official numbers placed the attendance around 533,000, up 20,000 from last year. The festival has seen continued growth over the past… Read More »