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Missing October in New Orleans? Scary!

  Celebrate October in New Orleans. New Orleans is at her best in October. It’s perfect weather for a ghost or cemetery tour, plus we have a whole lineup of fun festivals planned, including the Krewe of Boo! Parade, featuring floats from the world-renowned Kern Studios. Come celebrate everything from BBQ to Boo at the Zoo. And there's just nothing like Halloween in the French Quarter! Find your hotel now!… Read More »

Second Line to New Orleans in September

In September, the boys in the black and gold kick off the regular season with road games against the Detroit Lions on the 13th and the Baltimore Ravens on the 20th, before returning home to the Dome to take on the Las Vegas Raiders on the 27th. No matter where kickoff is, bars and restaurants all over the city will be packed with fans. Why not come join them? Below,… Read More »

Historic New Orleans Collection Turns 60

Here’s to 60 Years of New Orleans Stories   If you love New Orleans history—and around here, that covers just about all of us—there’s a big birthday coming up in the French Quarter. The Historic New Orleans Collection is turning 60, and they’re celebrating with “Cheers to 60 Years!” on Thursday, October 29. Founded in 1966 by General and Mrs. L. Kemper Williams, HNOC has grown from a private collection into one… Read More »

Houmas House: So Much More Than a Home Tour

             About an hour from New Orleans on Louisiana’s historic River Road sits Houmas House Estate & Gardens. With 38 acres of gardens, three one-of-a-kind restaurants, the Turtle Bar, the Wine Cellar, the Great River Road Museum, the Inn at Houmas House, and several events planned throughout the year, it’s more than a one-hour tour. You’ll want to spend a day or two here. Along… Read More »

The Art Spot: Magazine Street’s New Creative Hangout

New Orleans has never treated art as something that belongs behind velvet ropes. Here, creativity spills into the streets, fills neighborhood shops and shows up wherever people gather. The Art Spot feels right at home in that tradition. Located at 2011 Magazine Street, this colorful new destination brings together a gallery, working artists, a coffee shop and flexible gathering spaces under one roof. It is the kind of place you… Read More »

Hard Rock Rising Brings Global Music Competition to NOLA

New Orleans musicians are getting a chance to take their talent from Canal Street to the global stage. Hard Rock Cafe New Orleans and Coca-Cola are joining forces for Hard Rock Rising, a live competition open to singer-songwriters, bands and DJs. Local artists will perform across four rounds in September, with fans voting to help determine who advances. Artist submissions are open through August 18. The New Orleans competition rounds… Read More »

One Last Summer Adventure at Chateau LeMoyne

Before backpacks are packed and alarm clocks start ringing again, treat the family to one more unforgettable getaway in New Orleans. Chateau LeMoyne, tucked away on quiet Dauphine Street in the French Quarter, is the perfect home base for squeezing every last drop out of summer. Its peaceful courtyard, heated saltwater pool and charming resident courtyard frogs make it feel like a hidden oasis, even though you're just steps from… Read More »

Play Bourbon Street at Hard Rock Cafe

Hard Rock Cafe's Micro Music Festival Puts You in the Spotlight Think you've got what it takes to rock Bourbon Street? Or maybe you just love discovering local talent before everyone else does. Either way, Hard Rock Cafe New Orleans' Micro Music Festival deserves a spot on your itinerary. Held every second Thursday of the month from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., this isn't your typical open mic night. It's… Read More »

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 1 & 2 (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 »

4 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 – especially during America's 250th anniversary! Here’s what’s going on – and where fireworks are going off – around town. Uncle Sam Jam in Lafreniere Park, July 3 Celebrate America… Read More »