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Aiden Gill for Men: A Barbershop Classic

by Shawn Plep Every man should experience a real barber shop at least once in his life. I'm not talking about a hair stylist, and I'm not referring to a salon - or even a "men's salon" (whatever that is). I am talking ab… Read More »

New Orleans Web Design - Compucast

For all your web design needs, remember the webhost of ExperienceNewOrleans.com is Compucast Web Inc. Compucast is owned by local resident Judy Weitz, who has been providing solid service and innovative websites to New Orleans businesses, hotels… Read More »

A New Orleans Vieux-To-Do: 3 fests, 1 weekend

** For information on this year's festival, please visit our Vieux-To-Do page. ** Make plans now to be in New Orleans June 13-June15 to experience three different great festivals all happening nearby each other on the same weekend! &… Read More »

Movies at the Prytania Theatre

by Shawn PlepLast Friday, my wife and I went to the Prytania Theatre to see Iron Man. It was an exceptional movie: if you haven't seen this film yet, you simply must. There's hardly anything more satisfying than seeing Iron Man greet a group … Read More »

New Orleans Hornets are Buzzin'

New Orleans, deep in its football traditions, has officially become a basketball town! The New Orleans Hornets, lead by 2008 NBA Coach of the Year, Byron Scott and NBA 2008 VIP contender Chris Paul, put the sting to the Dallas Mavericks in the fir… Read More »

Jazz Festin' 2008

The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, one of the premier New Orleans events each year, begins this weekend, April 25-27, and continues May 1-4. Each year an all star line-up of entertainers highlights the two special weekends at the New Orleans… Read More »

French Quarter Fest Schedule on your phone

Great news for those with internet access on cell phones or other mobile devices! You can access the entire entertainment and events schedule for this weekend's French Quarter Festival by logging on to www.fqfi.org. A complete listing of… Read More »

French Quarter Fest's 25th Anniversary

On April 11-13, 2008, the City of New Orleans will celebrate the 25th Anniversary of our beloved French Quarter Festival. Enjoy 250 hours of free entertainment featuring more than 150 musical performances on fiftheen stages throughout the French Q… Read More »

NBA All-Star Game in New Orleans Arena

If you like round-ball excitement, you want to be in New Orleans February 15-17 for the NBA All-Star Game and festivities. The 2008 event marks the first time that the NBA All- Star Game will be held in New Orleans. The National Basketball As… Read More »

Early Mardi Gras = special hotel packages

"Throw me something mister" takes on a whole new meaning for the 2008 Mardi Gras season. With the big Mardi Gras weekend being extra early this year, Feb 1-5, hotels are offering great rates on Mardi Gras packages, many don't even re… Read More »