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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 2 & 3 (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 »

Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS Officially Christened

A New Chapter on Old Man River On July 12th, 2025, The New Orleans Steamboat Company officially christened the Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS at the Bienville Street Wharf, followed by a celebratory cruise. Though certified and operating since late 2020, the Covid-19 pandemic delayed a formal christening. According to Matt Dow, the company’s Director of Marine Operations. “Although the boats are blessed every year, it was very important to… Read More »

Le Petit Theatre to Raise Curtain on 109th Season

Since 1916, visitors and locals alike have gotten their theater fix at Le Petit Théâtre du Vieux Carré. Located in the French Quarter just steps from St. Louis Cathedral, Le Petit is a true New Orleans treasure.  According to Artistic Director A.J. Allegra, we have much to look forward to in the season ahead. "I am very excited by the wide range of human stories we are telling on the… Read More »

5 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 »

Ain’t Misbehavin’: Sassy, Summertime Fun at Le Petit

Ain’t Misbehavin’: The Fats Waller Musical Show,  playing through June 22 at Le Petit Theatre Photo by Ashley Lorraine Photography Winner of the 1978 Tony Award® for Best Musical, Ain’t Misbehavin’: The Fats Waller Musical Show, is both a fun and deeply moving celebration of  the legendary  Fats Waller, the master of the stride piano. Conceived by Richard Maltby Jr. and Murray Horwitz, Ain’t Misbehavin’ was first produced on Broadway… Read More »

Father’s Day in NOLA

How to Celebrate Your Rad Dad. You can give Dad the latest bestseller or a pair of silly boxers for Father’s Day or you can give him what he really wants – time with you and your sibs. Here are some New Orleansy ways to celebrate Father’s Day weekend with dads of varying activities levels.  Enjoy Indoor Golfing at Loft18 This fun restaurant on Metairie Road features five golf simulation… Read More »

May Is for Music and Mom!

If, as T.S. Eliot wrote, “April is the cruelest month,” May in New Orleans makes up for it. Our swamps, gardens and event calendars are bursting with fun and celebrations of life. Here’s just some of what awaits you in New Orleans this month. Second Weekend of the Jazz and Heritage Festival (May 1-4) The second weekend of Jazz Fest is always wonderful and this year promises to be better… Read More »

Take the Official Jazz Fest Express

Gray Line Gets You Closer to the Music. Follow the second line to Gray Line’s Official Jazz Fest Shuttle. It’s the only shuttle that takes you inside the Fairground's gates! Air-conditioned buses offer round-trip transportation from four departure points and run continuously until the last festival-goer leaves. What’s more, they enter through an exclusive entrance reserved just for the Official Jazz Fest Shuttle buses! Uber and Lyft have zones that require drop-off… Read More »

Something for Everybunny this Easter

New Orleans celebrates Easter every year with egg hunts, jazz cruises, parades, and, of course, church services. Don’t spend Easter morning with your head in your Easter basket. Here are some eggcellent ideas (if we do say so ourselves). Easter at St. Louis Cathedral St. Louis Cathedral certainly isn’t the only place you can celebrate Easter Mass but, if you’ve never been, make this the year.  Historic French Quarter Easter… Read More »

Who Loves You? We Do. Jersey Boys at Le Petit

What comes between Carnival season and festival season in New Orleans? The Four Seasons! An evening spent at Jersey Boys at Le Petit Theatre, is (yeah, we’re going to go there), “Oh, what a night!” While all the actors held their own, the four leads were especially good — each given their moments to shine. Sebastian Rohn who plays Valli, is a joy to watch. His charisma leaps from the… Read More »