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12th Annual Satchmo SummerFest

 Save the date for Satchmo SummerFest – August 3-5, 2012 presented by French Quarter Festivals, Inc. The premier American Jazz Festival dedicated to the life, legacy, and music of New Orleans’ native son, Satchmo SummerFest will feature three days of fascinating seminars about the history and influence of jazz music in New Orleans and discussions [...]

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DRINK OF THE WEEK-MANGO MARY

This week’s drink comes from Bartender Andrea Christian mixing up some “magic” behind the long wooden bar in VooDoo BBQ and Grill’s St. Charles Avenue location.  After having grown up breathing in the moist air of New Orleans for 18 years, Colorado’s clean crisp air initiated her into the life of mixing and matching ingredients [...]

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Stage Door Canteen at The National WWII Museum Hosts CITY-WIDE AUDITIONS

An Open Call for both AEA and non-AEA actors, dancers and actor-musicians The annual city-wide open auditions will be held at The NATIONAL WWII MUSEUM’s STAGE DOOR CANTEEN located at 945 Magazine Street. Parking is available on the street or in the Museum’s Magazine Street parking lot for $6. This OPEN CALL for actors, dancers, [...]

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Muriel’s Jackson Square Offers Healthy Choices with all the Flavor

Partnership with Ochsner Health System Highlights Healthy Menu Choices In an effort to help guests meet their personal health and wellness goals Muriel’s Jackson Square has announced it is partnering with Molly Kimball, registered dietitian with Ochsner’s Elmwood Fitness Center, to offer Eat Fit NOLA menu items. “Our Eat Fit menu reflects a healthier version [...]

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The Louisiana Museum Foundation Announces Music at the Mint 2012 Series

State of the art venue welcomes classic performers in a modern setting  The Louisiana Museum Foundation (LMF) proudly announces its Music at the Mint concert series featuring seven concerts at the New Orleans Mint Performing Arts Center located on the third floor of the Old U.S. Mint, 400 Esplanade Avenue. The concerts will run on [...]

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BICYCLE SECOND LINE

Cyclists Take to the Streets to Support Safe Bicycling  Bike Easy is hosting a second line parade like no other on Sunday, May 20, 2012, and the public is invited to participate. The fifth Bicycle Second Line will roll through eight distinctive New Orleans neighborhoods over a 12-mile route. While the Bone Tone Brass Band [...]

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Yann Tiersen will perform at House of Blues New Orleans on Sunday, May 20 at 8pm.

The 41 year old Frenchman is an incredibly talented multi-instrumentalist. He has been playing piano since age four, violin since age six, and electric guitar since age thirteen. He has been classically trained, yet inspired by punk subculture and rock bands such as Nirvana. He has released seven studio albums and multiple successful soundtracks, such [...]

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Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents Fully ChargedSM Powers Up

New Orleans, June 21 – 24  Don’t miss Fully Charged, the all-new surge of circus entertainment from Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Baileywhere megawatts of thrills explode off of the arena floor with breathtaking dare-devilry, superhuman stunts and never-before-seen performances that energize Children Of All Ages, and will run June 21 – 24 at the [...]

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RESTAURANT INDUSTRY BLOG UNVEILED BY LRA

The Louisiana Restaurant Association (LRA) recently launched its new blog, http://lrablogs.blogspot.com/. The blog is the LRA’s online commentary sharing opinions and reflections of the latest news and trends of the restaurant industry in Louisiana and beyond. Through several posts of original content per day, LRA staff bloggers explore topics like the launch of a new [...]

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Pelican Publishing illustrator Emile Henrique to give a presentation and sign copies of his books, including the D.J. Series and The Battle of New Orleans: The Drummer’s Story

Storytelling and signing for D.J. Series and The Battle of New Orleans: The Drummer’s Story Interactive story time with illustrator Emile Henriquez, followed by a book signing for his books, will take place on Saturday, May 19th, from 5:15 pm onward at the Louisiana Bicentennial Festival located in Slidell Heritage Park, 1701 Bayou Lane, Slidell, [...]

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