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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 »

First Day of Spring Means Warm Weather

March 21st is the first full day of Spring 2014. Come on down to the Maison Dupuy to start the season. Have you had enough of the cold weather? No more snow? How about temperatures in the 70s? Sky so blue it hurts your eyes? Light colored, br… Read More »

St. Patrick's Day Festivities

The beer is green - on purpose and everyone becomes Irish this weekend in New Orleans. This is what is happening. Friday - March 14 - Jim Monaghan's St. Patrick's Parade kicks off at 6pm starting and ending at Molly's on the Market. T… Read More »

Festival Season in New Orleans

As the last of the Mardi Gras beads have been put away, the city is gearing up for St Paddy's Day. Parades honoring the Irish and Italians will be happening this weekend - March 15-16 and March 22-23. Be on the lookout for maskers to toss cabbage… Read More »

Maison Dupuy welcomes American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

Starting Tuesday, March 11, New Orleans will be the place to be if you need an orthopaedic surgeon. Over 30,000 people per day are expected to visit our fair city for their annual meeting. Doctors from all over the world will be here for educatio… Read More »

Mardi Gras Bourbon Street Awards

The most famous drag queen contest in America is in New Orleans.   Over four decades old, this event started out as a one-time novelty to help promote a French Quarter hamburger joint (Clover Grill). It is now a major contest each Mardi … Read More »

The Greasing of the Poles?

No you did not read that wrong and yes it happens every year right before Mardi Gras....for the last 44 years at least.   Yes, it is on Bourbon Street but it is not what you think.The Royal Sonesta Hotel originated this long standing Car… Read More »

French Quarter Parades

The madness has begun for the Carnival season in New Orleans. Krewe of Cork rolls this Friday at 3pm in the French Quarter. Following the traditional Uptown route and parading onto Canal Street, the Krewes of Oshun and Cleopatra kick it off at 6:… Read More »