Archive | July, 2012

JEFFERSON PARISH LIBRARY WILL PROVIDE SERIES OF GENEALOGICAL PROGRAMS FOR BEGINNERS

By on July 29, 2012 in Business / Social

 Sal Serio, curator of the Italian American Research Center headquartered at the East Bank Regional Library in Metairie, will lead a series of genealogical seminars beginning in July and going to the end of the year. The sessions are designed as introductions to basic genealogical research. They are open to the public and are free [...]

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COOLinary New Orleans

By on July 29, 2012 in Food

Celebrating Dining in America’s Most Delicious City! The celebration taking place August 1-30, which features special menus and pricing at restaurants throughout the city, is a natural fit for a city whose cuisine is an integral part of its history, fabric and culture. Restaurants are offering specially priced COOLinary pre-fix menus during August. Enjoy a [...]

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DRINK OF THE WEEK~GREY GOOSE® LA POIRE FLEUR DE LIS

By on July 28, 2012 in Food

With Tales of the Cocktail going on in the French Quarter this week, the city has been a flurry of upscale parties and events revolving around some of the finest spirits.  The other evening I had an exclusive invitation to attend the Grey Goose Noir event at Martine Chaisson Gallery on Camp Street.  There I [...]

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White Linen Night

Whitney White Linen Night: A CAC fundraiser

By on July 26, 2012 in Charity / Non Profit

Presented by the New Orleans Arts District   DATE: Saturday, August 4, 2012,  300 – 700 blocks of Julia St. Created in 1994 to attract visitors from the region to visit New Orleans in the heat of the summer, Whitney White Linen Night,  this annual fixture on the New Orleans arts scene now draws over 35,000 [...]

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C’EST LA VIE

By on July 26, 2012 in Food

C’est La Vie chef/owner Sebastien Baudin announces Uptown’s Happiest Hour every Tuesday – Friday from 4-7pm with its new $4 lively libation menu. Signature Stoli martinis, Champagne cocktails and wine by the glass specials are featured on the menu for $4 each. Martinis include: Espresso, Cosmo, Peach, Lotus and Bikini; Champagne Cocktails include: Chartreuse, Violette, [...]

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2012 Azucar Ball ~Noche de Carnaval

By on July 26, 2012 in Charity / Non Profit

Prepare for a night of elegance, intrigue and mystery.  The New Orleans Hispanic Heritage Foundation (NOHHF) will host its 22nd annual fundraiser, The Azucar Ball, on Friday, November 16, 2012, at Mardi Gras World (Eastbank).  The theme for this year’s Azucar Ball will be Noche de Carnaval  (Night at the Carnival).  This highly anticipated event [...]

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2012 Satchmo SummerFest featuring Traditional Jazz and Brass Bands, Great Local Food, and a host of Special Events

By on July 24, 2012 in Festivals & Fairs

  The premiere American Jazz Festival dedicated to the life, legacy, and music of New Orleans’ native son, Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong, will take place August 3 – 5 at the Louisiana State Museum’s Old U.S. Mint. This weekend-long celebration will feature traditional jazz, contemporary jazz, and brass bands comprised of New Orleans’ most talented musicians. [...]

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DIJON HIRES CHEF RYAN HUGHES AS CONSULTANT

By on July 24, 2012 in Food

Dijon owner, Kurt Brodtmann, announced that Chef Ryan Hughes has been named as a consulting chef to the restaurant. Hughes, formerly of Johnny V’s and Café Degas, will oversee all aspects of the kitchen including a redesign of the current menu while a search for the permanent chef continues. This fall Hughes will assume the [...]

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CAMEL, OSTRICH races coming Aug. 18;’TAILS & ALES’ BEER TASTING DEBUTS SAME NIGHT

By on July 24, 2012 in Sports & Recreation

Ostriches, camels and horses, oh my! For one night only on August 18, Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots will present live racing with camels and ostriches along with live Zydeco music, a mascot race and a full program of American Quarter Horse races. The family-friendly evening starts at 4 p.m. and features 11 Quarter [...]

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Michael Glassberg Wins First Place in the Herbsaint Melodic Mixology Cocktail Competition

By on July 24, 2012 in Food

Michael Glassberg, bartender at the famous Carousel Bar & Lounge in the historic Hotel Monteleone, took 1st place in the Herbsaint Melodic Mixology Cocktail Competition held on July 16th as part of the 10th annual Tales of the Cocktail. Glassberg competed against four other finalists to claim the prize for creating the best musically inspired [...]

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