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Block Party Celebrates Family Fun and Community - Wolfe’s Restaurant Rowe Block Party invites families to come out for fun and help raise money for Children’s Hospital of New Orleans  Read more...

"Playin' at the Polo" Entertainment Series for December 2008 - The Polo Club Lounge, named by Zagat as one of New Orleans’ best places to drink, is jazzin’ it up every Friday and Saturday with the hot entertainment series, “Playin’ At The Polo,” featuring popular local musicians performing a repertoire of sophisticated jazz.  Read more...

New Exhibition at Studio 527 presents rich contemporary works by established and emerging artists - A recurring theme in exhibitions staged by Robert Tannen throughout his career has been the inclusion of the works of other artists whose work he respects.  Read more...

Remembering Pearl Harbor at the National WWII Museum - Read more...

Sheraton New Orleans Hotel Unveils One-of-a-Kind Works by Louisiana Artist George Rodrigue - Six-Week Art Exhibit Opens December 5th  Read more...

Thanksgiving Travel Expected to be Heavy - The Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport expects a busy Thanksgiving holiday travel period  Read more...

Omni Royal Orleans To Host Area School Choirs During December - The sounds of children’s choirs make the holidays even more special at The Omni Royal Orleans  Read more...

New Orleans Museum of Art Presents Photography and Depression - Eighty-two works from permanent collection on view through March 1, 2009  Read more...

Media Alert - Studio at Colton School to Host Holiday Affordable Art Bazaar December 13 – 21  Read more...

New Orleans Photo Alliance Presents: Review PhotoNOLA Portfolio Walk - The New Orleans Photo Alliance is pleased to announce a photographers' portfolio night at the International House Hotel on Saturday December 6th.  Read more...

NOMA waives admission fee during Prospect.1 and major Fabergé exhibition - Free Admission through Jan. 18  Read more...

Louisiana State Museum marks Mardi Gras milestone with - From Tramps to Kings: 100Years of Zulu  Read more...

Calcasieu - Private Dining by Chef Donald Link  Read more...

The National WWII Museum New Orleans - Read more...

The Holiday Extravaganza, Family Holiday Entertainment, from NORD Crescent City Lights Youth Theater - Saturday, December 13-Tuesday, December 23 at the NORD Ty Tracy Theatre in Gallier Hall  Read more...

The National World War II Museum to hold special screening of PBS documentary - Daughter and victim of father’s atrocities struggle with the past  Read more...

The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans- Three new awards in November - Sources: International Restaurant and Hotel Award (IHRA), Condé Nast Traveler Magazine and Simply the Best Magazine – November 2008  Read more...

Media Alert - Free Architecture and Art Festival 2nd annual DesCours brings five days of architecture, art and design to New Orleans, Louisiana  Read more...

Book Signings for "Signs of New Orleans" - Tom Varisco, proprietor and award-winning graphic designer of Tom Varisco Designs, who has just released his latest book, “Signs of New Orleans, ” his second self-published book, will hold several book signings around the city.  Read more...

Jimmytone Records Presents Galaxy of Stars - Read more...

Galatoire’s Holiday Auction December 1 to benefit WRBH and The Southern Food & Beverage Museum - Reserve your paddles now to bid on Galatoire’s tables for the Friday before Christmas  Read more...

Orient-Express Hotels Announces New General Manager at Windsor Court Hotel New Orleans - Orient-Express Hotels is pleased to announce the appointment of David Teich as General Manager of Windsor Court Hotel in New Orleans.  Read more...

New Orleans Photo Alliance Presents: - "Love and Concrete" by Lori Waselchuk  Read more...

Dutch Alley Artist Co-op to host Prospect.1 Satellite Exhibition - The Dutch Alley Artist Co-op in conjunction with www.NewOrleansThanksYou.com is hosting a satellite exhibition at the gallery during the Prospect 1 New Orleans Art Biennial from November 1st to January 18th, 2009.  Read more...

Last Steamboat Makes Historical Last Stop at Louisiana Plantation - Today marked the end of the Passenger Steamboat Era in the United States after more than two centuries. America’s last authentic paddlewheel passenger steamboat, the Delta Queen, ended its last voyage down the Mississippi River after 61 years plying U.S. rivers.  Read more...

Winners Announced for 2008 SportsTravel Awards - Read more...

Kids Go Free on New Orleans Ghost Tours - Read more...

New Orleans Photo Alliance Presents - PhotoGALA: A Benefit Party  Read more...

“Playin’ at the Polo” Entertainment Series For November 2008 - Read more...

Welcome to Prospect.1: - DDD Collaborates on Unique Welcome Center  Read more...

Veterans Day at The National World War II Museum - Veterans Day at The National World War II Museum Free admission for vets, active military, Guard, Reserve and immediate families  Read more...

arte projects @ Prospect 1 announces Opening Weekend events - Featuring performance art piece by New York-based J. Mandle Performance, Prospect.1 Panel Discussion moderated by Cay Sophie Rabinowitz and special concert by New Orleans musician Theresa Andersson  Read more...

Studio at Colton School opens to the public with All Saints Day Ramble - Artists convene at Studio with installations that invite audience participation  Read more...

Chateau Sonesta Hotel in former D.H. Holmes Changes Name to Chateau Bourbon - Hotel to become member of Wyndham historic hotel portfolio  Read more...

Art at all Hours - Studio 527 presents a unique series of exhibits and events for opening of Prospect.1  Read more...

November at the National WWII Museum - Read more...

Anne Rice's Vampires & Other Supernatural Beings Tour - Coming Soon to the French Quarter  Read more...

WWII 101 Package at Marriott & Renaissance Hotels of New Orleans - Provides Refresher Course on History with Tickets to The National World War II Museum  Read more...

the “BRITISH INVASION” OF the BIG EASY Begins October 23rd at the Ritz-Carlton - On October 23rd a series of events involving martinis, mischief and football will signal the “British Invasion” of the Big Easy!  Read more...

Bayou Bacchanal Brings the Caribbean to Downtown - Caribbean carnival fans will invade downtown New Orleans with stunning costumes dancing to the rhythm of steel pan music on November 1st, 2008 in celebration of the annual Bayou Bacchanal – the official Caribbean carnival of New Orleans.  Read more...

Rambla - The ‘Name’ in Spain Falls Mainly On… A New Restaurant at International House  Read more...

‘Vive La France’ With Omni Hotels - Guests Can Experience the Authentic Flavors of France Without a Passport as Part of the Luxury Hotel’s Sixth “Flavors of the World” Offering  Read more...

New Orleans Photo Alliance Presents: PhotoNOLA 3 - PhotoNOLA is a month long celebration of photography in New Orleans, coordinated by the New Orleans Photo Alliance in partnership with galleries, museums and photographers citywide. December 2008 marks the third annual series of events  Read more...

Famed Roosevelt Hotel in New Orleans Being Reborn as Waldorf=Astoria Collection Property - The revered Roosevelt Hotel name – which for nearly a half-century meant the finest luxury accommodations, entertainment and dining, as well as world-famous beverages and celebrities – is returning to New Orleans, reborn as a Waldorf=Astoria Collection® Hotel.  Read more...

Dickie Brennan’s Steakhouse Re-Opens for Lunch - With an affordable menu featuring Guests’ Favorites  Read more...

New Orleans Boat Show Returns to the New Orleans Morial Convention Center - 39th Annual Show Features Hundreds of the Latest Boats, Marine Accessories, Plus Fun for the Entire Family  Read more...

Japan Fest at NOMA Oct. 19 - Japan Fest, the largest annual celebration of Japanese culture in the Gulf South, returns to the New Orleans Museum of Art on Sunday, October 19  Read more...

Backbeat Presents Announces Fall Schedule at The Blue Nile and Tipitina’s French Quarter - Backbeat Presents is a collaboration between New Orleans-based Hypersoul and New York City-based Creative Entertainment Group  Read more...

Talkin' Water, Halloween Party and Prospect.1 Programs - A screening of the emotional Katrina documentary Talkin' Water, a Haunted History Halloween Party, and multiple programs held in conjunction with the historic Prospect.1 art biennial are among the myriad events offered free to Louisiana residents on Wednesday nights at the New Orleans Museum of Art through the end of 2008.  Read more...

Score A Touchdown With Big Easy SAINTSational Getaway at Marriott & Renaissance Hotels - Saints Cooler, Six-Pack NoLa Brewed Abita Beer & Breakfast Starting at $119  Read more...

Hurricane Gustav alters restoration timeline for Nottoway Plantation - As Hurricane Gustav paid an unwelcome visit to South Louisiana over the Labor Day holiday, the hurricane's wrath did not make exceptions for Nottoway, the south's largest remaining plantation home.  Read more...

Halleleujah! Gospel Brunch is Back at House of Blues New Orleans! - Exciting New Dining Options Return to Renowned French Quarter Entertainment Venue  Read more...

Hotard Rolls Out Newly Redesigned Website - Hotard Coaches, Inc. proudly announces the launch of its newly redesigned website, www.hotard.com.  Read more...

NOMA to Host New Orleans Premiere of Documentary Film Shot by Local Teenagers - Talkin' Water, a documentary film shot by four African American teenage girls in post-Katrina New Orleans, will be screened as a special sneak preview at the New Orleans Museum of Art on Wednesday, October 8 at 6 p.m.  Read more...

Germany and Britain face off at the National World War II Museum - Battle of Britain display an opportunity to see war planes up close  Read more...

Whiskey Fest 2008 - Bourbon House & The New Orleans Bourbon Society host the second AMERICAN WHISKEY FESTIVAL September 24 & 25  Read more...

NOMA to Exhibit Picasso Works on Northshore During Fall for Art - On Saturday, October 11, during St. Tammany's annual "Fall for Art" evening of gallery openings, the New Orleans Museum of Art will present Picasso in the Pines, a free, one-night-only exhibition of drawings, ceramics and prints by Pablo Picasso, from 6-9 p.m. at GalleryNU in Covington.  Read more...

Virtual V-Mail comes to The National World War II Museum - The first Museum in the country to utilize VideoMail technology  Read more...

LEED for Homes - Sustainable Standards for Residential Green Building in our Region - Monthly public panel discussion on Wednesday, September 17th, 2008  Read more...

NOMA Resumes Regular Hours This Week - Public Programs Include University Night on Wednesday  Read more...

Final Fiesta Wednesday for The Baroque World of Fernando Botero - The New Orleans Museum of Art will bid adios to The Baroque World of Fernando Botero on Wednesday, September 17, with a Final Fiesta in honor of the Colombian artist from 5-8 p.m. in the Museum's Great Hall.  Read more...

NOMA Adds Rethink, Renew, Revive to Saturday Exhibition Openings - Rethink, Renew, Revive is an exhibition of six large-scale photographs by New Orleans-based artists, originally scheduled to have been on view during the city's Katrina anniversary observance on August 29  Read more...

New Harvest the Music Fall Concert Series - Local nonprofits gear up for free 6-week series featuring national and regional music artists  Read more...

Coping with Katrina to Showcase Children's Art Therapy Initiative - From August 27 to November 2, the New Orleans Museum of Art will present Coping with Katrina: Artwork from the Hyogo-NOMA Children's Art Therapy Initiative, an exhibition of artworks by children who lived through the 2005 hurricane and subsequent flooding.  Read more...

Astor Crowne Plaza in New Orleans Begins Multi-million dollar Renovation - First Renovation Since Hotel Opened in 2002  Read more...

September at the National World War II Museum - Read more...

LRA Names John Besh Restaurateur of the Year - John Besh received the 2008 Louisiana Restaurant Association (LRA) Restaurateur of the Year award at the annual Chair’s Reception and Grand Awards Banquet August 3, 2008 at the Marriott New Orleans at the Convention Center.  Read more...

Compete for WWII Knowledge Supremacy at the National World War II Museum Quiz Nite - Calling all World War II buffs and armchair historians! Put your knowledge of the war that changed the world to the test or compete for bragging rights over your friends at The National World War II Museum’s Quiz Nite.  Read more...

NEW ORLEANS INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN’S FILM FESTIVAL AUG. 16-17, 2008 - MORE THAN 100 SHORT FILMS FROM AROUND THE WORLD MADE FOR CHILDREN  Read more...

Louisiana State Museum- New Orleans Trips the Lights Fandango - LSM Education goes "Across the Border" on Smithsonian Museum Day, September 27 August 21 welcomes the British, Spaniards and Slaves  Read more...

Filmmakers Chin and Shearer to Discuss Artistic Creativity in the Wake of Disaster - A pair of thoughtful short films made in the wake of disaster, 9-11/9-11 by Mel Chin and Last Things by Ivor Shearer, will be screened at the New Orleans Museum of Art on Wednesday, August 27, at 7 p.m., followed by a conversation with the filmmakers.  Read more...

Pyrotecnico Receives Gold Jupiter at International Fireworks Competition - Read more...

New Orleans Rebirth Tour! - Cajun Encounters Tours, Inc. has been offering the City/Cemetery Tour daily which includes parts of the city that were devastated by Hurricane Katrina. Now they will operate an additional tour to highlight all the exciting rebuilding contributing to the "rebirth" of New Orleans.  Read more...

ST CLAUDE SANKOFA COMMUNITY MARKETPLACE TO DEBUT AUGUST 9TH IN LOWER 9TH WARD - Coalition of resident artists, community groups, churches and business owners partner with the Historic Lower 9th Ward Council for Arts and Sustainability to bring monthly farmer’s market, crafts market, health fair and entertainment to help spur economic growth and restoration  Read more...

NOMA Seeks Volunteer Docents - Do you love studying and discussing art? Do you like sharing your passion for art with others? The New Orleans Museum of Art is seeking volunteer docents to guide groups on tours of the Museum.  Read more...

From Sea to Shining Sea, the Fifth Annual Great American Seafood Cook-Off Features Talented Chefs Fr - In New Orleans on Aug. 2 and 3 the temperature will be rising as some of America’s most talented chefs compete in the 5th Annual Great American Seafood Cook-Off, primarily sponsored by the National Oceanic Atmospheric Association (NOAA).  Read more...

LRA FOODSERVICE EXPO, “FEAST AT THE TABLE,” CONVENES AUGUST 2-4, 2008 - The Louisiana Restaurant Association (LRA)’s premier foodservice event, the 55th Annual Louisiana Foodservice EXPO, will be August 2-4, 2008 at the New Orleans Morial Convention Center, Halls I-J, with an estimated 15,000 attendees.  Read more...

NOMA Names 10 Artists to be Honored September 26 at Love in the Garden - The New Orleans Museum of Art will honor 10 New Orleans-based artists at this year's fourth annual Love in the Garden celebration on Friday, September 26 in NOMA's Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden.  Read more...

Louisiana State Museum Special Programming Continues - From Napoleon to Jazz LSM Programming Shines on the Many Facets of New Orleans Culture  Read more...

ArenaBowl XXII Weekend, July 25-27, 2008 - DON’T MISS THE PARTY!  Read more...

Celebrate the Fourth of July, City Park Style - Bring the whole family to the Amusement Park on the Fourth of July when amusements will be open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.  Read more...

Harrah's New Orleans Hosts a Summer of Laughs with Two Outrageously Fun Shows in August - The S.E.L.L.O.U.T. Comedy Tour Stops at Harrah's Theatre Plus, Back by Popular Demand, Glitz! Returns for a Limited Engagement  Read more...

Go 4th on the River - Celebrate Independence Day down by the riverside!  Read more...

A La Nouvelle-Orleans Bastille Day - Bastille Day Celebrations  Read more...

“JUNE WITH JUDY” OPENNING THIS SUNDAY - Spend Sundays in June with the music of Judy Garland at the JPAS Teatro Wego! Theatre  Read more...

Running With Scissors frolics in the footlights, dreaming of...A Place in the Sun - A tale of love, loons, and the electric chair based on the Paramount classic! July 11 - August 3 at Le Chat Noir, 715 St. Charles Avenue  Read more...

JPAS DAY AT WHOLE FOODS JULY 2 - 5% OF ALL SALES AT THE VETERANS STORE TO BE DONATED TO JPAS  Read more...

ACTOR’S THEATRE OF NEW ORLEANS presents THE MUSICAL COMEDY MURDERS OF 1940 - ATNO is proud to present the THE MUSICAL COMEDY MURDERS OF 1940 written by John Bishop and directed by René J. F. Piazza, with performances July 10 - 26, 2008, Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. with Sunday matinees on July 13 and 20 at 2:30 p.m.  Read more...

**Media Alert/Photo Opportunity** - SILENT CHARITY AUCTION: 100 PERCENT OF PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT CHILDREN’S MIRACLE NETWORK AT JW MARRIOTT NEW ORLEANS  Read more...

BAYOU ROAD FRESH MARKET PROVIDES MORE THAN GREAT FOOD - Market is a Celebration of Historic Neighborhood, Art, and Healthy Living  Read more...

The National WWII Museum - August at The National WWII Museum  Read more...

Colombian Independence Day Celebration Among Special Events Planned for the Baroque World of Fernand - Family Day kicks off public programs on Saturday, June 28  Read more...

Rodrigue’s Louisiana a Rousing Success - More than 52,000 visitors saw retrospective of famed Cajun artist  Read more...

Beethoven's Back - and he’s bringing old friends and new ones with him in the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra’s eighteenth season of classical masterpieces  Read more...

The National World War II Museum commemorates D-Day June 6, 2008 - Commemorate the anniversary of the D-Day invasion at Normandy with a visit to The National World War II Museum. This monumental date also marks the 8th anniversary of the Museum’s opening  Read more...

America’s National World War II Museum is growing - New Victory Theater to feature 4-D technology while Stage Door Canteen will entertain, educate  Read more...

Spring Weekends in the Botanical Garden in City Park - Media Alert  Read more...

The 72nd Annual New Orleans Spring Fiesta - The New Orleans Spring Fiesta Association will hold its 72nd Annual Spring Fiesta from March 29th – 30th; and April 4th – 6th, 2008.  Read more...

Weddings in Style Magazine Hosts “Garden of Eden” Eco-Friendly Bridal Show at InterContinental - On Sunday, February 10, 2008 InterContinental New Orleans will host the Weddings in Style “Garden of Eden” eco-friendly bridal show.  Read more...

The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra's “Festa d’Italia” - A Celebration of American-Italian Contributions to New Orleans Culture  Read more...

Contemporary Duck Decoys Come to The Historic New Orleans Collection - Birds of a Feather, a Two-Part Exhibition, Continues January 15  Read more...

Immerse Yourself in History with New Exhibition at The Historic New Orleans Collection - Surrounded by Water on view through August 10  Read more...

The New Orleans Museum of Art Presents George Rodrigue - Work of Louisiana’s most famous contemporary artist to be featured in retrospective  Read more...

New Orleans Ballet Association & The NOCCA Institute - The New Orleans Ballet Association and The NOCCA Institute are pleased to co-present the high-powered contemporary jazz company, River North Chicago Dance Company.  Read more...

Behind the Bench to Hold ‘Touching a Life Gala' - Behind The Bench, the National Basketball Wives Association, will host the “Touching a Life Gala” on Feb. 15 at 6:30pm at the New Orleans Marriott during the 2008 NBA All Star Weekend in New Orleans, LA.  Read more...

TICKETS FOR 2008 NBA ALL-STAR JAM SESSION - TICKETS FOR 2008 NBA ALL-STAR JAM SESSION PRESENTED BY ADIDAS ON SALE JAN. 17 – Hornets’ Chris Paul to Donate 100 Tickets to Recovery School District Students – – First 50 Fans in Line to Receive a Free Ticket –  Read more...

ExpressJet Airlines Celebrates Flights From Louis Armstrong International Airport - Start of ExpressJet non-stop service brings several new destinations to New Orleans business and vacation travelers  Read more...

The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans-Named One of the 65 Best New Hotels in the World - Source: Conde Nast Traveller’s UK Edition- 2007 Hot List  Read more...

Sugar Bowl Impact Tops $125 Million - The Sugar Bowl Committee's 2007 Allstate Sugar Bowl Football Classic and festival events produced an economic impact of $126.7 million for the city and state  Read more...

New Orleans Marriott Metairie at Lakeway to Open - Largest Full-Service Hotel in New Orleans Area to Open Since Hurricane Katrina  Read more...

Southwest Airlines Pumps Up Schedule for Spring and Summer Travel - Airline Adds Flights in 15 City-pairs, Including New Orleans  Read more...

Longue Vue Gardens and Museum Shop Open - Read more...

New Orleans Museum to Re-Open with a Tribute to the Arts - Six months after devastating Hurricane Katrina, the New Orleans Museum of Art will re-open its doors on March 3, 2006 with a grand tribute to the arts called "The HeART of New Orleans."  Read more...

The Shops at Canal Place Re-open Feb. 10 - Read more...

Ripley's Believe It or Not! Reopens in Time for Mardi Gras - Collection in New Orleans' Odditorium Spared Major Damage from Katrina  Read more...

Whole Foods Market® Arabella Station Re-Opened to New Orleans Community Today - Uptown New Orleans Store Welcomed Team Members And Shoppers Back During 8:45 Am Opening Ceremony  Read more...

Morton's Steakhouse Reopens at One Canal Place Jan. 12 - Read more...

Louisiana SPCA Launches Series of Proactive Programs - Read more...

Historic Streetcars Get Back on Track - Cars to Run Riverfront and Canal Street Routes 7 Days a Week  Read more...

Emeril's Restaurant Opens December 8 - Lagasse’s Flagship Restaurant Reopens in the Warehouse District  Read more...

The Party's Restarted: Mardi Gras World Open - Read more...

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