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What are you doing for Labor Day?

Summer is winding down and we are winding up to celebrate the Labor Day weekend! Labor Day weekend in New Orleans is a mix of one last weekend escape in the Big Easy before heading back to the grind of the work and/or school week. So if you are … Read More »

Start planning for Satchmo Summerfest 2014

Save the date: The 2014 Satchmo SummerFest is July 31 through Aug 3!  Last year, attendance reached 60,000, and it’s only getting bigger and better. Named after New Orleans’ own Louis Armstrong, this festival features three days … Read More »

Where to watch the Fourth of July fireworks in New Orleans

New Orleans is a great city to be in to watch fireworks on the Fourth of July, and the French Quarter is a great neighborhood to watch them from. Every year, thousands of locals and visitors gather to watch the show, shop, eat and celebrate together.… Read More »

Jazzfest 2014 is fast approaching

So you think you know everything there is to know about the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival? Well get your dancing shoes on and prepare your bellies for some delish dishes. Starting Friday, April 25, the 2014 Jazzfest starts at the "Fairgr… Read More »

French Quarter Festival

Festival season is officially open in the French Quarter. Come on down and participate in the French Quarter Festival this weekend. It started on Thursday but there is still time to catch some of the best local talent around. Check out Woldenburg… Read More »

Free things to do in New Orleans

Each week something different is happening in this great city we call New Orleans. Alot of the things you can do are FREE! On Wednesdays, the Young Leadership Council of New Orleans puts on a free concert in Lafayette Square from 5-8pm. Stop in, … Read More »

What's Happening in New Orleans This Weekend

The weekend of March 28-29, 2014 has some fun events planned. Hogs for the Cause starts on Friday but the delish eating is actually on Saturday from  11am - 10pm. Come early and vote often for your favorite. This event helps raise… Read More »

The Cubes are Out! The Cubes are Out!

No, the ice cubes are not rebelling! For anyone that loves Jazzfest, they know what this means. The Cubes are Out means the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Fest has announced their 2014 lineup for both weekends - April 25-26-27 and May 1-2-3-4. … Read More »

New Orleans Pelicans Basketball is in full Swing...

Come down to the Smoothie King Center - for us locals it is also known as the New Orleans Arena - to watch the New Orleans Pelicans challenge the LA Clippers, Utah Jazz and Sacramento Kings all in the next few days. Games start at 7pm and tickets are… Read More »

Stella! Stella! Guess what time of the year it is?

Tennessee Williams Festival takes place in New Orleans through the dates of March 19-23, 2014. A stellar group of literary, theater and musical talent will gather for the 2014 Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival.  The f… Read More »