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Things to do this weekend (Oct 11-13, 2013)
October 9, 2013 | Upcoming EventsMake sure you’re hungry and bring your dancing shoes to New Orleans. Oh and did I mention there's a film festival going on all over the city? This weekend, October 11 to 13 is packed full of fun events all… Read More »
Lee Tucker, the ‘grandfather’ of Jackson Square artists
October 6, 2013 | New OrleansWhen Lee Tucker was a kid, he had an unlimited supply of paper. His dad worked for a company that periodically re-designed all of its business forms. When the new ones came in, the old ones, which were blank on… Read More »
Prize Pack Giveaway Winner (And a new contest)
October 3, 2013 | New OrleansAnd the winner is… Cheri G. of Tupelo, Mississippi. Congrats Cheri! She won a three day, two night stay in New Orleans! The prize pack includes two nights at the historic Maison Dupuy, located in the beautiful French Quarter. While… Read More »
October 2013 things to do
September 29, 2013 | Upcoming EventsSeptember flew by, and with it, the hot weather. Finally, the cooler weather is starting to settle in, and that means the festivals are back in a big way. Whether you love music or food, New Orleans has a festival… Read More »
Steamboat Stomp: The Jazz Festival that Floats
September 22, 2013 | Upcoming EventsGood news for jazz enthusiasts – New Orleans is about to be home to yet another jazz festival. Except this one floats. Many great jazz musicians, including Louis Armstrong and Fate Marable, got their start playing on riverboats traveling from… Read More »
Ditch the men. This NOLA trip is for girls only
September 11, 2013 | New OrleansNo kids. No men. No parents. No stress. That’s what a girlfriends' getaway is all about. New Orleans is one of the best places for girls just to be girls, but we frequently get asked for recommendations on what to… Read More »
Dr John & Bobby Rush fight evil with Crimestoppers
September 8, 2013 | Upcoming EventsDr. John and Bobby Rush fans have something to be excited about this week. The two local musicians have teamed up to write a new song titled “Another Murder in New Orleans,” which will be released at the Crimestoppers Patron… Read More »
The Family Friendly Side of New Orleans
September 4, 2013 | New OrleansToo often people think that New Orleans is strictly a city for adults. The truth is that it can be very family-friendly, with the makings of a vacation getaway that kids from age 2 to 102 will love. With its… Read More »
September 2013 things to do
August 27, 2013 | New OrleansSeptember isn’t as well-known as its brother and sister months, but it’s a great time to be in New Orleans. The weather is a little bit more agreeable, and crowds are on the mild side. Of course, it doesn’t hurt… Read More »
Navigating New Orleans farmers markets
August 25, 2013 | New OrleansFarmers markets are popular in New Orleans, and there are plenty of them. The trick is knowing about them, when they happen, where they take place, and how they differ. Here’s a list of farmers markets in New Orleans proper,… Read More »