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NOLA ChristmasFest Under Way

Credit: NOLA ChristmasFest Facebook NOLA ChristmasFest, the region’s only indoor Christmas festival, is back and better than ever! This year features an expanded ice skating rink, fan favorite holiday characters, fun amusement rides and inflatables inside the  Convention Center from now until December 30. ChristmasFest features a new and exciting 120-foot ice slide, an amazing walk-through maze, themed inflatables and fun rides such as the Kringle Carousel, Winter Whirl, Snowball… Read More »

Ways to Celebrate Christmas Cheer in New Orleans

Christmas, New Orleans style, is in full swing. There’s lots of exciting holiday themed events going on throughout the city. Here’s a few of our favorites, so gather up your friends and family and enjoy the festivities. St. Louis Cathedral Christmas Concert – All month long, St. Louis Cathedral has regularly held holiday concerts. The Grand Finale is Dec. 20 at 5:30 p.m. with the annual Christmas Concert. The Cathedral… Read More »

Politics Is Fun Again at 1776, The Musical at Rivertown

 Photo credit:    John Barrois If you think the current election is stressful, go see 1776, The Musical, playing now through November 20th at the Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts (15 minutes from New Orleans in Kenner). You’ll go away from this performance with the realization that politics in this country have and always will be a challenge!  Apparently, the willingness to listen to all sides of an argument is exactly what… Read More »

NOLA Architecture: From Shotgun to Creole

Homes in New Orleans have a distinct architectural look, borrowing from the various cultures that have settled in the Big Easy. Shotgun Homes might be the most talked about, but it’s just one of the many beautiful styles you can see when traveling around this city. American Townhouses These tall and narrow homes, often had brick walls were built in the decades before the civil war in areas upriver from… Read More »

Fall in New Orleans: Our Favorite Season of All?

  Hello, Fall, our old friend! We’re so happy to see you again. Don’t get us wrong – summer was a blast. We beat the heat with strawberry daiquiris from Mango Mango, hot happy hour specials, and great tunes at Bourbon Heat and Maison Bourbon. We danced sizzling summer nights away with live music at the House of Blues, enjoyed long afternoons lounging by some of our favorite hotel pools (thanks Holiday… Read More »

September in New Orleans

We may be closing out summer, but September is just getting started! And, you do not want to miss out on all the exciting events. Check out some of our favorites below and be sure to check our events calendar for more! Shrimp & Petroleum Festival This family-friendly festival is held every year over Labor Day weekend in Morgan City, LA. This small town is approximately an hour southwest of New… Read More »

6 Reasons to Visit New Orleans This August

Summer may be winding down, but New Orleans is heating up (and we don’t just mean literally).  With festival season kicking into high gear, we’ll be dancing the days and nights away with amazing music, delicious dining, and you can even experience a mini Mardi Gras parade. COOLinary New Orleans  If you are a foodie, there is no better time to visit New Orleans then the month of August. This… Read More »

Inaugural New Orleans Daiquiri Season

The New Orleans Daiquiri Festival has undergone a revamping and is now the New Orleans Daiquiri Season! Why throw a two-day party when you can throw a thirty-day one, right? During the whole month of September, local bars and restaurants will be offering tastings and special events that pay homage to the classic New Orleans cocktail, the frozen daiquiri. The Daiquiri Festival began in 2011 and was purchased by Tales of… Read More »

Go 4th on the River New Orleans Fireworks Display was Amazing!

No city throws a party like New Orleans! And this year’s 26th annual July 4th celebration, Go 4th on the River, did not disappoint. My first time attending, I can easily see why it is ranked the 5th “must see” fireworks display in the US. Sponsored by thirty-three local businesses and community organizations, the free Dueling Barges Fireworks Show can be seen from both the East and West Banks of… Read More »

Ladies: Celebrate YOU at Festigals!

Festigals 2016 is almost here, and we couldn’t be more excited!  But, there’s still time to sign up.  Events will be happening all weekend long (July 28-30).  For those of you who don’t already know about Festigals, think about it like New Orleans’ ultimate one-of-a-kind getaway for women. It kicks off Thursday, but runs through Sunday.  You can sign up for a package that covers all the activities, or buy tickets just… Read More »