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Industry Press Releases

From Sea to Shining Sea, the Fifth Annual Great American Seafood Cook-Off Features Talented Chefs Fr - In New Orleans on Aug. 2 and 3 the temperature will be rising as some of America’s most talented chefs compete in the 5th Annual Great American Seafood Cook-Off, primarily sponsored by the National Oceanic Atmospheric Association (NOAA).  Read more...

LRA FOODSERVICE EXPO, “FEAST AT THE TABLE,” CONVENES AUGUST 2-4, 2008 - The Louisiana Restaurant Association (LRA)’s premier foodservice event, the 55th Annual Louisiana Foodservice EXPO, will be August 2-4, 2008 at the New Orleans Morial Convention Center, Halls I-J, with an estimated 15,000 attendees.  Read more...

NOMA Names 10 Artists to be Honored September 26 at Love in the Garden - The New Orleans Museum of Art will honor 10 New Orleans-based artists at this year's fourth annual Love in the Garden celebration on Friday, September 26 in NOMA's Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden.  Read more...

Louisiana State Museum Special Programming Continues - From Napoleon to Jazz LSM Programming Shines on the Many Facets of New Orleans Culture  Read more...

ArenaBowl XXII Weekend, July 25-27, 2008 - DON’T MISS THE PARTY!  Read more...

Celebrate the Fourth of July, City Park Style - Bring the whole family to the Amusement Park on the Fourth of July when amusements will be open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.  Read more...

Harrah's New Orleans Hosts a Summer of Laughs with Two Outrageously Fun Shows in August - The S.E.L.L.O.U.T. Comedy Tour Stops at Harrah's Theatre Plus, Back by Popular Demand, Glitz! Returns for a Limited Engagement  Read more...

Go 4th on the River - Celebrate Independence Day down by the riverside!  Read more...

A La Nouvelle-Orleans Bastille Day - Bastille Day Celebrations  Read more...

“JUNE WITH JUDY” OPENNING THIS SUNDAY - Spend Sundays in June with the music of Judy Garland at the JPAS Teatro Wego! Theatre  Read more...

Running With Scissors frolics in the footlights, dreaming of...A Place in the Sun - A tale of love, loons, and the electric chair based on the Paramount classic! July 11 - August 3 at Le Chat Noir, 715 St. Charles Avenue  Read more...

JPAS DAY AT WHOLE FOODS JULY 2 - 5% OF ALL SALES AT THE VETERANS STORE TO BE DONATED TO JPAS  Read more...

ACTOR’S THEATRE OF NEW ORLEANS presents THE MUSICAL COMEDY MURDERS OF 1940 - ATNO is proud to present the THE MUSICAL COMEDY MURDERS OF 1940 written by John Bishop and directed by René J. F. Piazza, with performances July 10 - 26, 2008, Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. with Sunday matinees on July 13 and 20 at 2:30 p.m.  Read more...

**Media Alert/Photo Opportunity** - SILENT CHARITY AUCTION: 100 PERCENT OF PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT CHILDREN’S MIRACLE NETWORK AT JW MARRIOTT NEW ORLEANS  Read more...

BAYOU ROAD FRESH MARKET PROVIDES MORE THAN GREAT FOOD - Market is a Celebration of Historic Neighborhood, Art, and Healthy Living  Read more...

The National WWII Museum - August at The National WWII Museum  Read more...

Colombian Independence Day Celebration Among Special Events Planned for the Baroque World of Fernand - Family Day kicks off public programs on Saturday, June 28  Read more...

Rodrigue’s Louisiana a Rousing Success - More than 52,000 visitors saw retrospective of famed Cajun artist  Read more...

Beethoven's Back - and he’s bringing old friends and new ones with him in the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra’s eighteenth season of classical masterpieces  Read more...

The National World War II Museum commemorates D-Day June 6, 2008 - Commemorate the anniversary of the D-Day invasion at Normandy with a visit to The National World War II Museum. This monumental date also marks the 8th anniversary of the Museum’s opening  Read more...

America’s National World War II Museum is growing - New Victory Theater to feature 4-D technology while Stage Door Canteen will entertain, educate  Read more...

NOMA to Stay Open All Night June 7-June 8 for Closing of Rodrigue's Louisiana - Continuous free with admission events include Rodrigue, Prudhomme, live music, late-night DJs, and more  Read more...

Armstrong International Airport Recognized by J.D. Powers - Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport has tied for 3rd place in the J.D. Powers 2008 North American Airport Satisfaction Index Study – Small Airport Category.  Read more...

Audubon Insectarium to Open in New Orleans in June - North America’s Largest Museum Dedicated to Insects First New Attraction in New Orleans Since Hurricane Katrina  Read more...

Ribbon-Cutting for the Southern Food And Beverage Museum Grand Opening - On Saturday, June 7, 2008, The Southern Food and Beverage Museum (SoFAB) will welcome members and friends to celebrate the grand opening of its new 14,000 square foot home in the Riverwalk Marketplace in New Orleans.  Read more...

Ruth's Chris Steak House Opens its Downtown New Orleans Restaurant - Harrah’s New Orleans welcomes Ruth’s Chris Steak House with sizzling style  Read more...

New Director of Sales & Marketing Named at Omni Hotels - Luxury Brand Appoints Industry Veteran to Leadership Role  Read more...

Spring Weekends in the Botanical Garden in City Park - Media Alert  Read more...

Sisterspeak Luncheons - Saturday, June 21, 2008  Read more...

Cajun Day and Hornets Day This Saturday at NOMA - Celebrate the Best of Louisiana with Free Events  Read more...

Cajun Day and Hornets Day—Saturday, May 17, 2008 - to celebrate Rodrigue’s Louisiana: Cajuns, Blue Dogs, and Beyond Katrina  Read more...

Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra SEASON FINALE - Mahler’s Second Symphony “RESURRECTION”  Read more...

First Annual Louisiana All Veterans' Reunion to be Held in Baton Rouge May 15 – 18, 2008 - The Opening Ceremonies for LAVR will be 9am Thursday, May 15, 2008 at the Greater Baton Rouge Fairgrounds on Airline Highway in Baton Rouge  Read more...

Leading Hypertension Organization Helps to Restore Hope and Heart Health in the Aftermath of Katrina - Community Outreach Program in New Orleans Helps Detect Hypertension  Read more...

NOMA’s “MidWeek in MidCity” Helps with the Revival of MidCity - Film screenings, gallery talks and live music offer special incentive to visit  Read more...

W New Orleans - French Quarter presents BoW WoW Bingo - Bring your 4-legged best friend to a pet-friendly evening of Bingo at the W New Orleans – French Quarter (316 Chartres Street) all proceeds will benefit the Louisiana SPCA.  Read more...

Tales of the Cocktail Announces Tickets On-Sale Now - Website offers individual tickets, packages and day passes  Read more...

Join the Essence Empowerment Seminar Series During The 2008 Essence Music Festival July 4, 5,6 - ESSENCE announced today the schedule for the 2008 ESSENCE Empowerment Seminar Series to be held during the 2008 Essence Music Festival July 4, 5 and 6 in New Orleans.  Read more...

Rihanna, Keyshia Cole, Musiq and LL Cool J Added to the 2008 essence music festival - Nation’s Largest Annual Celebration of Black Music and Culture July 4, 5, 6, 2008  Read more...

The George P. Schultz Annual Forum on World Affairs - "A Tale of Three Cities: How the United States Won World War II"  Read more...

The LPO Celebrates the Season with Copland’s Appalachian Spring - Aaron Copland’s lush tribute to America’s simple heritage – the gentle, always popular Appalachian Spring Suite - opens a stunning concert this Saturday, April 26 at 8 p.m. at Tulane University’s McAlister Auditorium under the baton of guest conductor Daniel Hege.  Read more...

Harrah's New Orleans Luxury Hotel Offers Special Online Travel Deals - Harrah's Offers Guests a Fun Escape with the New Orleans Getaway Packages  Read more...

Majestic America Line Pays Tribute to the Legendary Delta Queen - Tribute Events are planned for guests and communities  Read more...

COUNTRY INN & SUITES BY CARLSON NEW ORLEANS FRENCH QUARTER HONORED WITH PRESIDENT’S AWARD - The Country Inn & Suites By Carlson NEW ORLEANS FRENCH QUARTER, located in New Orleans, LA was presented with a 2007 Country Inns & Suites By Carlson President’s Award.  Read more...

Harrah's New Orleans Jazzes up the Night - When the Sun goes Down at Jazz Fest Head to Harrah’s Theatre  Read more...

NOMA Celebrates Spring with Dog Day in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden - MEDIA ADVISORY  Read more...

S. E. Louisiana To Raise Awareness For People Affected By Cancer on Livestrong Day 2008 - On May 13, 2008, Louisiana resident and Breast Cancer Advocate, Debbie Mormino, will join the Lance Armstrong Foundation (LAF) to unite people affected by cancer and raise awareness about cancer issues.  Read more...

MEDIA ALERT-3rd Annual Backbeat Jazzfest Concert Series Announces Initial Line-Up - The 3rd Annual Backbeat Jazzfest Concert Series has announced their lineup.  Read more...

‘SYNC UP’ WILL LINK LOCAL MUSICIANS WITH FESTIVAL AND FILM BUYERS DURING JAZZ FEST - The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and Foundation, Inc., as part of its economic development mission, is launching an initiative to connect the independent musicians of Louisiana with professional music buyers from around the world who will be in New Orleans for Jazz Fest.  Read more...

The Culinary Institute of America Honors New Orleans’ First Family of Food - Brennan family of Commander’s Palace fame honored by top food institution for commitment to New Orleans foodservice and hospitality  Read more...

New Appointments & Food and Beverage Additions at The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans - Read more...

CBS’s Big Brother is gearing up for another summer of fun! - OPEN CASTING CALL IN NEW ORLEANS  Read more...

PROSPECT.1 NEW ORLEANS - Announces Artists for its Inaugural Biennial and Highlights of Works to be Presented November 1, 2008 – January 18, 2009  Read more...

Michaul's Live Music Restaurant on St. Charles Avenue Has Reopened Once Again - One of the best dining and live music experiences in New Orleans, Michaul’s Live Music Restuarant, 840 St. Charles Avenue, is back since Hurricane Katrina.  Read more...

Tennessee Williams / New Orleans Literary Festival - The spirit of legendary playwright Tennessee Williams comes alive in late March when noted authors, thespians and other luminaries join forces at the 22nd annual Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival, March 26-30, 2008.  Read more...

V-Day Announces its Tenth Anniversary Plans in New Orleans - Superlove To Offer Two Days Of Art, Performance, Speakers, And Wellness At The Superdome  Read more...

17th Annual New Orleans Wine & Food Experience Uncorks Program Plans - Louisiana Superdome, Live Auction and Exclusive Events to be Toasted  Read more...

President Clinton to Speak at Tulane University - President Clinton will speak about the ability of the next generation of young leaders to address major global challenges and create lasting, positive change.  Read more...

New Orleans Hornets’ Peja Stojakavic Takes His Game Off the Court to Help Kids in Need - Charitabowl Fundraiser To Benefit Peja’s Courts For Kids  Read more...

Real Life...Real Music...With a Real Cause - Tour to visit New Orleans (Jazz Fest Invitational)-April 26, 2008  Read more...

Music in the Garden - For the New Orleans Botanical Garden, Spring not only means fragrance and flowers but it also means music. The New Orleans Botanical Garden in City Park kick-off two different music series this March.  Read more...

Lt. Governor Landrieu to Unveil Louisiana's African American Heritage Trail - In celebration of Black History Month, Lt. Governor Mitch Landrieu will hold a press conference Wednesday, February 27 at 10 a.m. at the New Orleans African American Museum to unveil Louisiana's African American Heritage Trail.  Read more...

Airport Sees Record Numbers for Beginning of 2008 - The NBA All-Star Game resulted in another post-Katrina record day for Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport  Read more...

Don Zimmer Returns to Astor Crowne Plaza as New Director of Sales and Marketing - Don Zimmer, a local veteran of the hospitality industry, has re-joined the stately Astor Crowne Plaza as director of sales & marketing  Read more...

Danielle Plauche-Shaw Named Director of Sales for Omni Royal Orleans Hotel - Picone Named Omni Express Sales Manager  Read more...

Things are Heating Up at Harrah's New Orleans - From the X-Girls to the Chippendales to GLITZ, the Art of Female Impersonation, Harrah’s Offers Something for Everyone This April  Read more...

The 72nd Annual New Orleans Spring Fiesta - The New Orleans Spring Fiesta Association will hold its 72nd Annual Spring Fiesta from March 29th – 30th; and April 4th – 6th, 2008.  Read more...

Step Into The Monteleone Just Like Tennessee - Visitors in Town for the Tennessee Williams Festival Invited to Visit His Favorite Hotel  Read more...

Armstrong International Reports 2007 Year End Numbers - The Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport served 7,516,533 passengers in 2007  Read more...

Morrison Communications Receives NAPL Award - Read more...

Old Algiers RiverFest™ Expands to Jam-Packed Two-Day - For two days, April 5-6, music will waft over the river as Old Algiers Main Street Corporation presents the fourth annual Old Algiers RiverFest™.  Read more...

Najee and George Porter Jr & Runnin’ Pardners to Headline Soul Fest - Zoo festival moves to March  Read more...

Countdown to French Quarter Festival's 25th Anniversary Celebration Begins - With just under twenty-five weeks to go until its 25th Anniversary, preparations are now underway for French Quarter Festival 2008, which will celebrate 25 years of showcasing the finest music, food and culture this uniquely New Orleans event has to offer. Festival-goers Encouraged To Save-the-Date for Festival Fun: April 11-13, 2008  Read more...

The George & Leah McKenna Museum of African American Art Celebrates Grand Reopening Feb. 22 and 23 - The George & Leah McKenna Museum of African American Art, located at 2003 Carondelet St., will reintroduce its collection of inspiring works to the community in grand style with festivities centered around its reopening on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 22 and 23.  Read more...

New Orleans … Where NBA All-Star 2008 Happens - NBA All-Star 2008 will tip off in New Orleans, transforming the music Mecca into the “Basketball Capital of the World” for the first time.  Read more...

Weddings in Style Magazine Hosts “Garden of Eden” Eco-Friendly Bridal Show at InterContinental - On Sunday, February 10, 2008 InterContinental New Orleans will host the Weddings in Style “Garden of Eden” eco-friendly bridal show.  Read more...

The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra's “Festa d’Italia” - A Celebration of American-Italian Contributions to New Orleans Culture  Read more...

Mardi Gras Revelers Converge on New Orleans - Mardi Gras is upon us at the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport and we are seeing our seasonal surge in passenger traffic  Read more...

Contemporary Duck Decoys Come to The Historic New Orleans Collection - Birds of a Feather, a Two-Part Exhibition, Continues January 15  Read more...

Immerse Yourself in History with New Exhibition at The Historic New Orleans Collection - Surrounded by Water on view through August 10  Read more...

The New Orleans Museum of Art Presents George Rodrigue - Work of Louisiana’s most famous contemporary artist to be featured in retrospective  Read more...

New Orleans Ballet Association & The NOCCA Institute - The New Orleans Ballet Association and The NOCCA Institute are pleased to co-present the high-powered contemporary jazz company, River North Chicago Dance Company.  Read more...

Behind the Bench to Hold ‘Touching a Life Gala' - Behind The Bench, the National Basketball Wives Association, will host the “Touching a Life Gala” on Feb. 15 at 6:30pm at the New Orleans Marriott during the 2008 NBA All Star Weekend in New Orleans, LA.  Read more...

TICKETS FOR 2008 NBA ALL-STAR JAM SESSION - TICKETS FOR 2008 NBA ALL-STAR JAM SESSION PRESENTED BY ADIDAS ON SALE JAN. 17 – Hornets’ Chris Paul to Donate 100 Tickets to Recovery School District Students – – First 50 Fans in Line to Receive a Free Ticket –  Read more...

ExpressJet Airlines Celebrates Flights From Louis Armstrong International Airport - Start of ExpressJet non-stop service brings several new destinations to New Orleans business and vacation travelers  Read more...

The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans-Named One of the 65 Best New Hotels in the World - Source: Conde Nast Traveller’s UK Edition- 2007 Hot List  Read more...

Sugar Bowl Impact Tops $125 Million - The Sugar Bowl Committee's 2007 Allstate Sugar Bowl Football Classic and festival events produced an economic impact of $126.7 million for the city and state  Read more...

New Orleans Marriott Metairie at Lakeway to Open - Largest Full-Service Hotel in New Orleans Area to Open Since Hurricane Katrina  Read more...

Southwest Airlines Pumps Up Schedule for Spring and Summer Travel - Airline Adds Flights in 15 City-pairs, Including New Orleans  Read more...

Longue Vue Gardens and Museum Shop Open - Read more...

New Orleans Museum to Re-Open with a Tribute to the Arts - Six months after devastating Hurricane Katrina, the New Orleans Museum of Art will re-open its doors on March 3, 2006 with a grand tribute to the arts called "The HeART of New Orleans."  Read more...

The Shops at Canal Place Re-open Feb. 10 - Read more...

Ripley's Believe It or Not! Reopens in Time for Mardi Gras - Collection in New Orleans' Odditorium Spared Major Damage from Katrina  Read more...

Whole Foods Market® Arabella Station Re-Opened to New Orleans Community Today - Uptown New Orleans Store Welcomed Team Members And Shoppers Back During 8:45 Am Opening Ceremony  Read more...

Morton's Steakhouse Reopens at One Canal Place Jan. 12 - Read more...

Louisiana SPCA Launches Series of Proactive Programs - Read more...

Historic Streetcars Get Back on Track - Cars to Run Riverfront and Canal Street Routes 7 Days a Week  Read more...

Emeril's Restaurant Opens December 8 - Lagasse’s Flagship Restaurant Reopens in the Warehouse District  Read more...

The Party's Restarted: Mardi Gras World Open - Read more...

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