Labor Day in New Orleans

August 15, 2017  |  New Orleans

Five Fun Ways to Spend the 3-Day Weekend with Your Family. Princess and Superhero Party at City Park. Although you wouldn’t know it by the thermostat, summer is coming to an end. Give it the send-off it deserves by heading… Read More »

Bye Bye Birdie

May 6, 2017  |  New Orleans

Spring is for Bye Bye Birdie at the Rivertown Theaters. It’s 1958 and rock ‘n roll heartthrob Conrad Birdie has been drafted. Before heading off to serve, his songwriter/agent Albert Peterson and Albert’s secretary/finance Rosie Alvarez concoct a plan to… Read More »

Jazz Fest Guide

April 6, 2017  |  New Orleans

A Local’s Guide to New Orleans Jazz Fest By: Abby Sanders, Pelican New Orleans (Cajun Encounters)   You bought your tickets for Nola Jazz Fest 2017 months in advance. You’ve probably already read through the lineup 100 times and know… Read More »

Edwardian Ball

March 27, 2017  |  New Orleans

New Orleans’ First Annual Edwardian Ball: A Turn-of-the-Century, Head-Turning Event. If you were looking for an evening at Downton Abbey, forget it. The first annual Edwardian Ball in New Orleans was more like a “steampunk Mardi Gras” than it was… Read More »

The best things to do in New Orleans

January 24, 2017  |  New Orleans

There are so many things to do in New Orleans, it might take a lifetime to see and experience them all. If you're only visiting for a short period of time though, here are a couple of things you might… Read More »

Ways to Celebrate Christmas Cheer in New Orleans

November 18, 2016  |  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… Read More »

Politics Is Fun Again at 1776, The Musical at Rivertown

November 7, 2016  |  New Orleans

 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… Read More »

NOLA Architecture: From Shotgun to Creole

October 24, 2016  |  New Orleans

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… Read More »

Fall in New Orleans: Our Favorite Season of All?

September 26, 2016  |  New Orleans

  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… Read More »

6 Reasons to Visit New Orleans This August

August 5, 2016  |  New Orleans

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… Read More »