By Sheri M. Bleuler McKee~ NOLA’s Party Girl The Krewe of Tucks is known for their tongue and cheek humor with the motto of Beer, Booze, Bourbon, and Broads; but this legendary Mardi Gras Krewe is so much more. This year NOLA’s Party Girl was invited to partake in the complete TUCKS experience after hearing [...]
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AUDUBON ATTRACTIONS OPEN LUNDI GRAS
Audubon Zoo, Audubon Aquarium, Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium, and Entergy IMAX® Theatre Welcome Visitors February 20, 2012 Audubon Nature Institute in New Orleans gets into the Carnival spirit with special Monday openings at all attractions Monday, February 20, 2012. Normally closed Mondays, all venues will be open Lundi Gras beginning at 10am so visitors [...]
Semolina Celebrates the Revival of Crawfish Season Starting February 22
The Crawfish Revival, which has become a popular tradition at Semolina, is coming back for another year starting February 22. The restaurant is celebrating its return with three appetizers and five tantalizing entrees featuring Louisiana crawfish for a limited time. “We are thrilled to announce our 2012 Crawfish menu,” said Nancy Jeansonne, director of marketing [...]
Save the Date: Second Annual Taste at the Lake Wine and Food Event
New location, ticket levels and restaurants WHO: Lakeview Civic Improvement Association (LCIA) and Friends of Lakeview, in partnership with WGNO and NOLA38 This event is open to the general public. WHAT: Second Annual Taste at the Lake, a celebration of food, wine, entertainment and community spirit featuring more than 35 fine restaurants and caterers from [...]
First Sacred Music Festival
March Festival Celebrates Sacred Music From the rhythmic, riveting sounds of the African drum to the melodic lament of cantorial music, New Orleans celebrates its spiritual legacies at the city’s first Sacred Music Festival. The festival is hosted by the New Orleans Healing Center and La Source Ancienne Ounfo. The two-day event begins Saturday, March [...]
Richard Strauss’ Salome
A princess scorned, she finally gets her man…on a platter! The Biblical story of King Herod’s obsession with his wildly temperamental step-daughter unfolds shockingly before your eyes when the lecherous monarch is forced to grant Salome’s special demand in payment for her performance of the famous Dance of the Seven Veils – the head of [...]
DRINK OF THE WEEK~ZULU MILK
With it being Mardi Gras weekend, it’s only fair to say we must have a drink that reflects the spirit of the carnival season. Old New Orleans Rum is a favorite brand of NOLA’s Patry Girl, and I was thrilled with excitement to try their latest creation, ZULU MILK. This drink is perfect for anytime, [...]
HARRAH’S NEW ORLEANS MASQUERADE OFFERS A REASON TO CELEBRATE ALMOST ANY NIGHT OF THE WEEK WITH LAUNCH OF WEEKLY THEMED NIGHTS
Considered one of the hottest nightclubs in the nation, according to Nightclub and Bar Magazine, Masquerade – located inside Harrah’s New Orleans Casino – offers a little something for everyone with the launch of a series of themed club nights. Kick off the week in true New Orleans fashion by grooving to the sounds of [...]
The Copeland Family of Restaurants Adds a Layer to Tradition
Copeland’s Introduces the King Cake Cheesecake King Cakes have been a New Orleans Carnival tradition for many years and the Copeland Family of Restaurants has taken the King Cake to a whole new level! Copeland’s has introduced the 21’st century King Cake into its restaurants just in time for the Mardi Gras Season. In order [...]
NEW ORLEANS WINE & FOOD EXPERIENCE HAS AGED TO PERFECTION
20th year will celebrate in grand style with cake, Champagne, wine and food What began as a small, intimate, one-day gathering of wineries and chefs 20 years ago has grown into a grand celebration of wine and food attracting more than 10,000 people each year over a 5-day weekend, and giving back to the community [...]
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