New Orleans

Le Petit Theatre is back and better than ever
July 23, 2013 | New OrleansLe Petit Theatre had seen better days. “The building was badly in need of repair,” board member Kathleen Van Horn said. “We had a lot of termite damage, and the building was not up to code in most ways.” T… Read More »

Fourth of July: Show us those fireworks!
July 5, 2013 | New OrleansHappy Fifth of July! Okay, it’s not as exciting as the Fourth of July, but happy Friday anyways. We hope you had a great time yesterday barbecuing with friends, going to the lake, watching fireworks and whatever else you decided to do fo… Read More »

5 travel safety tips from locals
July 3, 2013 | New OrleansSafety is always a concern when visiting any major city, especially if you’re not particularly familiar with the area. While millions of people pass through New Orleans every year without incident, crime does happen. Tourists are often … Read More »

Stilettos no challenge for these Festigals
June 25, 2013 | New OrleansWe had a blast this past weekend with the ladies of Festigals, and we have the pictures to prove it. Saturday’s stiletto stroll was definitely a highlight. Several different Krewes showed up to participate. There was dancing, music, hot pink wi… Read More »

You Can Win A New Orleans Prize Package!
June 6, 2013 | New OrleansWe love New Orleans, we want to share that experience with you. Most of the time we can only share it virtually with you. This time, we’re doing something a little different. Three days, two nights in a boutique luxury French Quart… Read More »
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6 Swamp Tours Near New Orleans
May 23, 2013 | New OrleansJust a short drive east, west or south from the hustle and bustle of the French Quarter are remote stretches of land and waterways that haven’t changed much since the first settlers founded New Orleans in 1718. In these remote stretches, you… Read More »

5 Books To Read About New Orleans
May 16, 2013 | New OrleansSomething about New Orleans cultivates a creative atmosphere. Maybe it’s the colorful culture or maybe it’s the storied history that develops native writers and draws in authors from other parts of the globe. Whatever it is, … Read More »

5 local Jazz Artists You've Never Heard Of
April 18, 2013 | New OrleansSince Jazz Fest is right around the corner, I thought it would be a good time to focus on that musical genre. Names like Louis Armstrong, Harry Connick Jr., the Marsalis Family, you really don’t need me to tell you anything more about th… Read More »

New Orleans Cocktails: The Sazerac
April 11, 2013 | New OrleansThink New Orleans cocktails and you may imagine a college student stumbling down Bourbon Street with an oversized green plastic container filled with an oversweet drink called a hand grenade. That’s one aspect, but the city has a much deeper… Read More »

April 2013 Things To Do In New Orleans
April 1, 2013 | New OrleansApril showers bring May flowers, or in New Orleans April brings festivals, sports, Broadway plays and more festivals. The most well-known festival coming up this month is the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, but it’s just the tip of… Read More »
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