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Help New Orleans Musicians in 2012

With the holidays and the upcoming new year fast upon us, we'll be passing along several bits of info that you'll want to know. First off this week is a chance to help New Orleans musicians. Below is a letter from French Quarter Festivals, Inc. Dear Volunteers, As a second step to the 2012 Musician Sponsorship Fundraising Mailer, volunteers are needed to work the phones. Can you spare a few… Read More »

The Oak Street Po-Boy Festival

There are a few foods that really define New Orleans, and the po-boy is one of those Crescent City essentials. So what do we do with something we love in Louisiana? We have a festival! The Oak Street Po-Boy Festival is this Sunday, November 20th from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the corner of Carrollton and Oak Street. Whether you walk, bike or drive, the festival can accommodate you.… Read More »

2011 Renaissance Festival

The Renaissance Festival runs from November 5 through December 11 in Hammond, Louisiana. One of the great New Orleans events this season kicks off this weekend as the 2011 Renaissance Festival is finally upon us. The faire will be highlighted by a theme park-like setup that celebrates European Renaissance in Hammond, LA through teaching, shopping and entertainment. Over 50 shows will highlight month long festival with themes of drama, action… Read More »

The Bayou Classic – Saturday, November 26th

2011's 38th Annual Bayou Classic marks both the return of past traditions and the beginning of new ones. Grambling State and Southern University will once again meet in their annual gridiron match-up, but this year they will meet in the newly renovated and re-named Mercedes-Benz Superdome. With additional seating capacity, more fans will be allowed to witness the event live than ever before! This year also marks the return of… Read More »

Halloween Weekend in New Orleans

While there’s plenty to do this weekend, Experience New Orleans recommends the following festivities for your Halloween enjoyment. Jean Lafitte’s Haunted Swamp Tour – Forget a haunted house. How about a haunted swamp? Jean Lafitte Swamp Tours have set up evening tours into the haunted murky waters of the bayou. Tours available Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings! Visit JeanLafitteSwampTour.com for more info. Boo at the Zoo – We recommend the… Read More »

Local Theatre Entertains New Orleans in October

New Orleans has plenty to offer on the stage over the next few weekends. Check out some of these great offers. Hallelujah Girls The Jefferson Performing Arts Society is bringing the comedy The Hallelujah Girls to Westwego from October 21st to November 6th. Performances will be on Friday and Saturday nights at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Please note that this production will contain adult language and humor.… Read More »

Boo at the Zoo 2011

Boo at the Zoo returns to the Audubon Zoo Oct. 21, 22, 28 and 29. Tickets are $16 per person. If your kids are bursting at the seams for an opportunity to go trick or treating, you’re in luck. Boo at the Zoo, a family friendly Halloween event at the Audubon Zoo, opens this Friday, October 21st. For the next two weekends, the zoo will become the stage for haunted… Read More »

New Orleans: Oct. 14-16, 2011

The greater New Orleans area offers several entertainment options this weekend! This weekend, New Orleans has to make some serious choices: culture, movies, music, or boats! Blues guitarist Kenny Wayne Shepherd will be headlining the New Orleans Blues & BBQ Festival, which runs from Friday the 14th to Sunday the 16th in Lafayette Square Park. The New Orleans Film Society exhibits its great taste in film with amazing selections in… Read More »

The 2011 New Orleans Blues & BBQ Festival

The sixth annual Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival will be in downtown New Orleans in Lafayette Square Park from October 14th - 16th. Blues and BBQ. It’s like peanut butter and jelly. The two items just need each other! The Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival is back in Lafayette Square Park to keep the Central Business District rocking! Blues rocker Kenny Wayne Shepherd will headline this year’s show… Read More »

Things to do in New Orleans Oct. 7th – 9th

Looking for something to do in New Orleans this weekend? Don't worry. You have plenty of options! Residents and visitors alike can expect a wide range of choices throughout the month of October. It's cooling down, and we want to get out there and enjoy that weather! Gretna Heritage Festival - Gretna Fest will certainly be this weekend's biggest event in the New Orleans area, with seven stages featuring classic… Read More »