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Ongoing: Vieux Carré Matinées
December 22, 2009 - December 31, 2010 |
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Times: 11:30am-1:30pm
http://www.hnoc.org/?p=1434
Location: LePetit Theatre, 616 St. Peter Street
Phone: (504) 523-4662
Admission: free
The Historic New Orleans Collection and Le Petit Théâtre du Vieux Carré are proud to present Vieux Carré Matinées, a series of free films and tours celebrating Louisiana’s rich history and culture. Vieux Carré Matinées are now showing every Tuesday–Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The program opens with a brief tour of Le Petit Theatre, the nation’s oldest continuously operated little community theatre. Following the tour, patrons will have an opportunity to view one of 10 films, many of which were produced in part by The Collection. Each film addresses a different aspect of the region, including the Battle of New Orleans, Creole cooking, and visual artists of New Orleans. Both the tour and the films are free and open to the public.
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Sistah's Making a Change
March 29, 2010 - December 30, 2010 |
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Times: Mondays and Thursdays 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Location: Ashé Cultural Arts Center, 1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd.
Phone: (504) 569-9070
Get fit with the “sistahs” as you exercise and dance your way to wellness. Classes are taught by professional dancer and choreographer Giselle Nakhid and other guest dancers. The program is directed by Jamilah Muhammad, a registered nurse and professional dancer, who handles all other aspects of programming, such as educational films, nutrition, and health and wellness. A nutritious meal is served after each class. Admission is free and open to the public. No dance experience required.
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Brown Improv Comedy
May 22, 2010 - December 18, 2010 |
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Times: 10:00 pm
Location: Zeitgeist Multi-disciplinary Arts Center, 1618 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd. New Orleans, LA
Phone: (504) 592-3220
Join us for a Standup Comedy Show featuring Gant Laborde, Bob Murrell, Jonathan Christensen, and Ken LaFrance.
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Old New Orleans Rum Distillery Tour
June 18, 2010 - December 31, 2010 |
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Times: Monday - Thursday 2:00 pm; Friday and Saturday 2:00 pm, and 4:00 pm
Location: Old New Orleans Rum, 2815 Frenchmen Street
Phone: (504) 945-9400
Admission: $10.00
Celebration Distillation offers tours and tastings at the distillery. Our tours offer a intimate and detailed look at the distillation process from beginning to end. All of our tours conclude with a visit to our tasting room. Become a connoisseur as you experience the subtle flavors of our distinctive rums. On occasion the distillers will offer samples of rums we have yet to bring to market to get your thoughts on the directions they are going.
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Tai Chi/Chi Kung in the Art Galleries of the New Orleans Museum of Art
August 4, 2010 - December 29, 2010 |
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Times: 6:00 pm
Location: New Orleans Museum of Art, Art Galleries
Phone: (504) 456-5000
Admission: $5.00/class for Non-Members ; Free for NOMA & Wellness Center Members
Join East Jefferson Hospital’s Terry Rappold for an evening of relaxation and
rejuvenation conducting Tai Chi in NOMA’s art galleries. All participants must pre-register by calling EJGH Health Finder. Please bring a mat.
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Christmas New Orleans Style
December 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010 |
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http://www.frenchquarterfestivals.org
Location: New Orleans
Phone: (504) 522-5730 or (800) 673-5725
There's no place like New Orleans for the holidays during Christmas New Orleans Style, a celebration of uniquely New Orleans holiday activities taking place throughout December. Experience the magic of the season in a city steeped in traditions of the past, but with the food, music and good times of today. More than 100 festivities are planned during the month-long event, showcasing the cultural diversity that adds spice to the gumbo of New Orleans' heritage.
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Celebration in the Oaks
December 3, 2010 - December 23, 2010 |
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Times: Friday and Saturday 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm; Sunday - Thursday 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
http://www.celebrationintheoaks.com
Location: New Orleans Botanical Garden in City Park
Phone: (504)483-9415
Admission: $7 per person, children under 3 and Friends of City Park enter free
City Park's annual holiday lighting exhibit and festival returns with one of the most beautiful holiday light exhibits in the country. Closed December 24th and 25th and December 31st.
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20th Annual Festival of The Bonfires
December 11, 2010 - December 13, 2010 |
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Times: Friday 2:00 pm - 12:00 am; Saturday 9:00 am - 12:00 am; Sunday 8:30 am - 9:00 pm
http://www.festivalofthebonfires.org
Location: Lutcher Recreation Park, Louisiana Avenue—LA Hwy. 3193
Phone: (225) 869-1717
Admission: $4.00; Kids under 10 and Adults 62+ — Free
Enjoy great food, live entertainment, crafts, Santa’s Very Merry Forest and carnival rides throughout the weekend. Each night will be highlighted with a single bonfire lighting! Come out and experience a prelude to the famous Christmas Eve Bonfires: A tradition unique to St. James Parish and all the world!! Free Shuttles to the levee are available 30 minutes prior to bonfire lighting. Food Booths, Crafts, Santa’s Very Merry Forest, Amusement Rides and Family Fun throughout the weekend.
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The Preservation Resource Center's Holiday Tour of Garden District Homes
December 11, 2010 - December 12, 2010 |
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Times: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: Garden District
Phone: (504) 581-7032
Tour seven magnificent private homes in the Garden District! Also, visit the tour headquarters to shop at the holiday boutique and dine at the cafe catered by Palate New Orleans Catering and Special Events.
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New Orleans Saints vs. St. Louis Rams
December 12, 2010 |
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Times: 3:05 pm
Location: Louisiana Superdome
Phone: (504) 587-3663
The New Orleans Saints and the St. Louis Rams kickoff at 3:05 pm. GO SAINTS! GO SAINTS!
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New Orleans Hornets vs Sacramento Kings
December 15, 2010 |
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Times: 7:00 pm
http://www.hornets.com
Location: New Orleans Arena, 1501 Girod St.
Phone: (504) 587-3663 or (800)-4NBATIX
Admission: Tickets starting at $13.00.
New Orleans Hornets vs Sacramento Kings. Come experience NBA basketball at its best as the Hornets take on the NBA's brightest stars. Bring yourself or a group to an amazing fan experience - New Orleans style! Tickets starting at $13.00.
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Tales of the Cocktail to Host 5th Annual Tales of the Toddy December 16
December 16, 2010 |
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Times: 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
http://www.TalesoftheCocktail.com
Location: Hotel Monteleone, Nouvelle Ballrooms 214 Royal Street
Phone: 504-948-0511
Admission: $25.00
Tales of the Cocktail is welcoming everyone to join them for an evening filled with yuletide cocktails and holiday cheer at the 5th Annual Tales of the Toddy. The innovative Jazz musician Lars Edegran will be performing as attendees sample the holiday menus from ten of New Orleans’ top restaurants, browse the wares of a dozen local artists and sip on cocktails from fourteen of the best New Orleans bartenders.
In addition to one-of-a-kind yuletide cocktails, cuisine and gifts, this year Tales of the Toddy is bringing some healthy competition to the holiday season with New Orleans’ first-ever Bourbon Milk Punch Out Competition. Attendees will have the opportunity to sample different takes on the classic cocktail, and vote for their favorite to be crowned the top milk punch in the city.
Making a special appearance at this year’s Tales of the Toddy will be the men of the 2011 New Orleans Firefighter calendar who will be hosting a special “Shaker Boy” line. Show your patent shaker face, and have your photo taken at the custom “Shaker Face” photo booth. Befitting the giving spirit of the season, a portion of ticket proceeds will benefit the Flo Woodard Memorial Scholarship Fund. This annual scholarship sends local bartending professionals to attend the Bartending/Beverage Management Course; a 12-week program taught by Daniel Victory at the Crescent City School of Bartending in New Orleans, valued at $3,000. Tickets go on sale October 1.
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New Orleans Hornets vs Utah Jazz
December 17, 2010 |
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Times: 7:00 pm
http://www.hornets.com
Location: New Orleans Arena, 1501 Girod St.
Phone: (504) 587-3663 or (800)-4NBATIX
Admission: Tickets as low as $13.00.
New Orleans Hornets vs Utah Jazz. Come experience NBA basketball at its best as the Hornets take on the NBA's brightest stars. Bring yourself or a group to an amazing fan experience - New Orleans style! Tickets as low as $13.00.
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French Market's First Annual "Beignets with Santa"
December 18, 2010 |
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Times: 2:00 pm
Location: French Market
Phone: (504) 522-2621
Enjoy a few hours of sugary fun with Santa and his elves! Participants will receive a scavenger hunt sheet and special shopping bag to explore the French Market after enjoying beignets from the world-famous Cafe du Monde. Entertainment in Dutch Alley and throughout the Market. Check back for more details.
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