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Membership Musts: A guide to New Orleans attractions

With so many exciting things to see and do in New Orleans, choosing can be tricky. So we've put together a helpful guide that could save you some major cash throughout the year. Audubon Nature Institute Membership This membership is a must. The pass gives goers free admissions to Audubon Zoo, the Audubon Aquarium of the Americas, and the Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium for a full calendar year. Plus… Read More »

Bravo, Corteo!

  Cirque du Soleil wowed the crowds at Corteo, March 2-4, 2018, at the Smoothie King Center. Variety promised laughter, chills and all around amazement and they were right on all accounts. Corteo, which means cortège or procession in Italian, is about a clown who watches his own funeral take place in a joyous, festive, carnival-like atmosphere, while being watched over by caring angels. According to a press release, by juxtaposing… Read More »

“New Orleans, the Founding Era”

The Historic New Orleans Collection is marking New Orleans’ tricentennial with a fascinating new exhibit entitled, “New Orleans, the Founding Era,” which explores New Orleans’s birth and early years. The display offers the perspectives of the native populations who inhabited the land before France’s arrival and during its early years, enslaved Africans, and early European settlers. Come see 135 original objects complemented by large reproductions and interactive items. Several items… Read More »

Join the Grand Second Line Around Jackson Square

Juggle Your Schedule and Head to the French Quarter! On Wednesday, February 28th at 11 a.m., the cast and crew of Cirque du Soleil’s CORTEO will kick off their North American tour with a grand second line around Jackson Square complete with costumes, giant balloons, fantastic performances, and more. Go get a CORTEO-themed cocktail from Monty’s On the Square and sip along with the fun at the corner of St.… Read More »

Hurray for Cirque du Soleil!

Cirque du Soleil's CORTEO Kicks Off Its U.S. Tour in New Orleans! After breaking records and thrilling more than 8 million people all over the world, Cirque du Soleil's CORTEO is coming to North America in March and has chosen New Orleans to be the first stop on its 2-year tour. From March 2 to 4, 2018, the much-anticipated show will visit the Smoothie King Center for a limited run… Read More »

New Route for Irish Channel St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Where to Catch Your Cabbage This Year. The Irish Channel St. Patrick's Day Parade route has changed this year due to continuing construction Uptown. In 2018, the parade will roll on Saturday, March 17, beginning at Napoleon Ave. and Tchoupitoulas Street, after noon mass at St. Mary's Assumption Church. Officials anticipate a 1:30 start time. Get your green on! To learn more about St. Patrick's Day festivities in New Orleans,… Read More »

LPO: A Great Orchestra for a Great City

According to Daniel Lelchuk, Assistant Principal Cellist for the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, “To be a great city you have to have a great symphony orchestra.” Last Saturday’s event – Jurassic Park in Concert with the LPO – proved New Orleans is a great city. Watching Steven Spielberg's Jurassic Park with live music was an amazing experience. For one thing, seeing all those musicians on a stage beneath the huge screen… Read More »

Rivertown Theaters Unveils Exciting 7th Season

On Saturday, January 6th, New Orleans’ theater-loving crowd gathered at the Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts for its annual Season Announcement Party & Fundraiser. “We are so proud to be announcing our 7th season and we keep setting the bar higher and higher!” Kelly Fouchi, co-artistic director, said in a press release. “The focus of this annual event is to have fun and showcase the thrilling season coming up.”… Read More »

What’s New in 300-Year-Old NOLA?

It’s not exactly breaking news that New Orleans turns 300 this year, but you may not know that, along with all the fun and fascinating Tricentennial events in the works, there’s good news from the airport and the port. The Louis Armstrong International Airport has been undergoing a renovation that will be complete in 2019 and include uniquely New Orleans restaurants, attractions and shops. Look for names like Pizza Domenica, Mondo,… Read More »

The Odd Couple: His and Hers

This week, we got to witness an interesting experiment in the American theater firsthand – two versions of Neil Simon's The Odd Couple – one featuring male lead characters (Oscar Madison and Felix Unger) and the other female (Olive Madison and Florence Unger). Both scripts about America's most famous mismatched roommates were written by Neil Simon, directed by New Orleans' own Ricky Graham and feature the same actors in both… Read More »