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Missing October in New Orleans? Scary!

  Travel + Leisure Names New Orleans One of the 13 Best Places to Visit for Halloween Around the World. 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.… Read More »

It’s Game On in New Orleans

On August 25, the boys in the black and gold are back, playing their first home game against the Tennessee Titans in the Dome. Then they take on the Carolina Panthers on September 8, the Philadelphia Eagles on September 22, Tampa Bay on October 13, and the Denver Broncos on October 17th.  If you can’t get to the Dome, bars and restaurants all over the city will be packed with… 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 3 & 4 (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 on… 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. Here’s what’s going on – and where fireworks are going off – around town. Uncle Sam Jam in Lafreniere Park, July 3 Celebrate America in Metairie at Uncle Sam Jam with… Read More »

Blooms & Barks at Destrehan Plantation

Take a Zyrtec and head to Destrehan Plantation this April for their 2nd Annual Spring Garden and Pet Show, April 20 & 21. Along with plants and pets, there will be live music, great food, arts & crafts, fascinating presentations, and even a petting zoo (Saturday only)! Unless you’re allergic to a good time, we can think of no reason to miss this fun event on the breathtaking grounds of Louisiana’s oldest… Read More »

One Fine Night at Le Petit Theatre

Between 1962 and 2005, singer/songwriter Carole King wrote or co-wrote 118 pop hits on the BillBoard Hot 100. Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, with a book by Douglas McGrath, tells the story of her early life and career with plenty of songs she wrote with ex-husband Gerry Goffin, as well as numbers by their friends/competitors Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil. The production made its Broadway debut in January 2014 and… Read More »

Big Fun at Le Petit!

Le Petit Theatre has three productions coming up and you're not going to want to miss even one of them!Single-show tickets and Pick 3 packages starting at $90 are now available. Read about the shows below and get your tickets at lepetittheatre.com. Dinner and a Show But the fun doesn’t end there! Two of our favorite French Quarter restaurants are offering special offers to Le Petit ticket holders. From Tujague's… Read More »

This Spring at the Jefferson Performing Arts Center

Last night, disco fans by the hundreds came out to the Jefferson Performing Arts Center to experience Mania: The ABBA Tribute. The theater was filled with ABBA lovers of all ages - those who grew up with ABBA and those who discovered it because of Mama Mia. If you were there, chances are you still have Dancing Queen stuck in your head. If you weren't, there are some upcoming shows… Read More »

Go Ghost Hunting at Destrehan Plantation

  According to a YouGov survey published in USA Today, 41% of Americans believe ghosts exist, and 20% claim they've actually seen one. Believers and skeptics alike will find the Haunted Tour at Destrehan Plantation an eye opener- even if they don't see a spirit. If you don't believe in ghosts, you'll still be fascinated by the tales you'll hear about life and death on this plantation, located just 25… Read More »

Meet Arthur Hardy

Poseidon float photo by Joe Trombatore Arthur Hardy is one of those people who knows everything about Mardi Gras – but what do you know about Arthur Hardy? Has he ever marched in a parade? What does he think is the most common misperception about Carnival? Most importantly, what does he like to eat on the parade route? A couple of years ago, we sat down with Arthur and asked… Read More »