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The 37th Annual Bayou Classic

The gridiron grudge match returns on Saturday, November 27th with the 37th annual Bayou Classic sponsored by State Farm Insurance. Each year, the sold-out Superdome is host to over 62,000 fans in one of the great traditions in college football. The Grambling State University Tigers and the Southern University Jaguars come into this year's game historically tied, with both teams winning 18 of the past 36 contests. Expect to see… Read More »

Great Music and Great Food

The weather was perfect, and the barbecue grills were working hard for this past weekend's Crescent City Blues and BBQ Festival. Lafayette Square Park was packed as blues singers and players demonstrated their considerable skill. There was a little something for all types of listeners: solo players brought their laid-back stylings, and full bands had the audience up and dancing and singing along. I was surprised at how family-friendly the… Read More »

Crescent City Blues and BBQ Festival

Taj Mahal, Ruthie Foster, Corey Harris, Lil' Ed & the Blues Imperials, Henry Gray and Barbara Lynn headline this year's Crescent City Blues and BBQ Festival. The free annual festival takes place in Lafayette Square Park on Oct. 16th and 17th and features two music stages, a crafts fair and "the best barbecue in the South." You can get additional access to your favorite artists at the "Oral History Stage"… Read More »

Introducing: French Quarter Oktoberfest

WILLKOMMEN!! Chef Gunter Preuss & Henryk "Heiner" Orlik, Brew Master of Heiner Brau Microbrewery, invite you to celebrate their German heritage at the First Annual French Quarter OKTOBERFEST. The event will take place at Broussard's Restaurant and Courtyard on Saturday, October 16 from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Celebrate in true, German fashion at this unforgettable courtyard festival which will feature: Live, traditional German music Many types of German beer… Read More »

New Orleans Film Festival 2010

The New Orleans Film Society hosts its 21st New Orleans Film Festival beginning Thursday, October 14th and continuing to Thursday the 21st. This year, the opening night's events include music by Sasha Masakowski & Musical Playground and the Treme Brass Band. Food will be prepared by Chef Ian Schnoebelen and cocktails prepared by Mixologist Alan Walter. The Film Society will show a wide variety of films in categories such as… Read More »

Operation Pumpkin For Children’s Hospital

Take your kids trick-or-treating AND go shopping at the same time! On October 16th, doctors will create hand-carved Jack-O-Lanterns to be sold with proceeds benefiting the Children's Hospital. While they're carving pumpkins, kids can go visit stores at the Shops at Canal Place to get in some early trick-or-treating from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Shops at Canal Place are located at 333 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70130. Read More »

Gentilly Fest 2010

Gentilly Fest is all about bringing together the best of New Orleans' music, food, art, and great causes. Dedicated to supporting the Gentilly community and the city of New Orleans at large, the festival will show support to the New Orleans Police, Fire Department, EMS, and Children's Music camps. Gentilly Fest will also donate funds to the sports programs of Ponchartrain Park and Milne playgrounds.But this festival isn't solely about… Read More »

Carnaval Latino – Oct. 9th and 10th

Carnaval Latino, a celebration of Latin music and Hispanic culture, returns this weekend, October 9th and 10th, to the New Orleans riverfront. Featured artists include Cuban dancer and singer Omara Portuondo as the Queen of Carnaval Latino as well as national rock stars Los Lonely Boys.In addition to the music, food and drinks, participants will also be able to enjoy an amusement park -- added for the first time this… Read More »

New Orleans on Tap: Beer tasting, pub crawl

A beer tasting like no other. Come sample 200 different beers featuring Abita, Lazy Magnolia, Strangford Lough and others while sitting under an oak tree in City Park. Enjoy live music by Johnny Sketch and the Dirty Notes. Did we forget to mention the pub crawl? That's right, local bars will be sponsoring tables and when you visit the bars and get your beer passport filled you'll get a free… Read More »

Voice of the Wetlands Festival Oct. 8-10

This coming weekend marks the return of the annual Voice of the Wetlands Festival in Houma, Louisiana. Get your fill of Louisiana blues and rock music at this free event on Oct. 8th, 9th, and 10th. Featured musicians include the VOW All-Stars (including Cyril Neville, Anders Osborne, Big Chief Monk Boudreaux, Johnny Sansone, and Waylon Thibodeaux), Galactic, BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet, Louisiana LeRoux, Susan Cowsil, and Zebra. The event goes… Read More »