Archive | December, 2011

2012 Starlight Music Lineup Announced

Local Faves The Boogie Men, Bucktown All-Stars, Rockin’ Dopsie Top Six Nights of Music The Boogie Men, Bucktown All-Stars and Rockin’ Dopsie Jr. & The Zydeco Twisters are among the headliners slated for six nights of live music in the Clubhouse during the 2012 Starlight Racing series at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots. The [...]

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Christmas at the Ritz

Images from The Ritz Carlton’s Christmas Brunch.

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Celebrate New Year’s Eve in N’Awlins!

Galactic New Year’s Celebration at Tipitina’s! Tipitina’s, 501 Napoleon Ave. Celebrate the arrival of 2012 with Galactic and special guests for a very special show at Tipitina’s! The evening will feature very special guest Anders Osborne in addition to Corey Glover(of Living Colour) and Corey Henry (of Rebirth Brass Band). The Eric Lindell Trio will [...]

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Cirque Dreams Holidaze Dazzles New Orleans

By Sheri M. Bleuler McKee When you’re a child the holidays are a magical time and many are anxious for presents and sweets. A child envisions the simplest thing like a Christmas tree coming to life and suddenly that fantasy becomes a reality with magical characters leaping, jumping, and even balancing the dreams of Christmas. [...]

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INSPIRED TO PLAY

Partnership between New Orleans Jazz Orchestra (NOJO), The New Orleans Hornets and Irvin Mayfield’s I Club will Enhance the Musical Game Experience for all Hornets Fans-Local Music Performances to Bring Even More Pride to the Hive The New Orleans Jazz Orchestra (NOJO), the New Orleans Hornets and Irvin Mayfield’s I Club, today announced the “Inspired [...]

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New Orleans’ Best Bourbon Spiked Eggnog Crowned at Tales of the Toddy

Chris Hannah of Arnaud’s French 75 Bar created the winning cocktail, the Blue Hawaiian Nog, whilst Ian Julian (Pumpkin Trace) and Steven Yamada (Nog I Yam) tied for second place. In addition to the one-of-a-kind cocktails and cuisine enjoyed at Tales of the Toddy, the first-ever Bourbon Spiked Eggnog Competition settled the discussion of who [...]

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New Orleans Convention & Visitors Bureau Names 2012 Board of Directors

Fred Sawyers of Hilton New Orleans Hotels to serve as Chairman of the Board The New Orleans Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) has inducted its 2012 Board of Directors. This esteemed group of business leaders provides the strategic direction for New Orleans’ $5 billion tourism industry and advances the interests of the CVB’s 1,000 members. [...]

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The NOCCA Institute & the Daniel Price Memorial Fund host HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS at House of Blues

Featuring performances by Irma Thomas, Kermit Ruffins, Trombone Shorty, and more! Friday, December 23 at House of Blues, 225 Decatur Street Tickets from $37 at www.HOB.com/neworleans or 504 310 4999! The NOCCA Institute, House of Blues, and the family of Daniel Price invite you to Home for the Holidays at House of Blues New Orleans [...]

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SOUTHERN REP ANNOUNCES THE 2011-2012 LINEUP for the annual NEW PLAY BACCHANAL

Southern Rep is thrilled to announce the line-up for our 2011-2012 Season Annual NEW PLAY BACCHANAL, January 4 – 7, a non-stop, jam-packed feast of workshops, readings, and one-of-a-kind events that all celebrate world premiere new plays! Featuring the workshop and readings of this year’s winner and finalists of the Southern Rep Ruby Prize, named [...]

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Santa’s Elves Deliver Holiday Cheer to Homeless Animals

Santa’s elves will visit the animals of the Louisiana SPCA this Wednesday, December 21, at 4pm for a special delivery. The Jefferson Performing Arts Society’s Theatre Kids! program decided to give back this holiday season. The kids raised $605 through a month long Penny Drive and chose the Louisiana SPCA as the beneficiary. They perused [...]

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