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New Orleans Wine and…

May 21 - 25, 2013
The five-day bacchanalia brings together world-renowned winemakers, celebrated… more

Wicked

May 21 - Jun 2, 2013
Back by “Popular” demand.  Variety calls WICKED "a… more

CAF Red Tail Squadron…

May 22 - 25, 2013
The CAF Red Tail Squadron’s traveling exhibit, Rise Above, features an… more

Lagniappe Lecture…

May 22 - 22, 2013
Learn more about Wartime Logs, the special diaries that the YMCA and Red Cross… more

Swingaroux "Big Band"…

May 22 - 22, 2013
Come Swing Dance to the Big Band sound of Swingaroux, the hottest big band in… more

The National World…

May 22 - 29, 2013
The National WW II Museum offers you the opportunity to pick up an… more

The Victory Belles "A…

May 22 - 29, 2013
From George M. Cohan to Irving Berlin, from the Star-Spangled Banner to God… more

Jazz in the Park

May 23 - 23, 2013
Presented by People United for Armstrong Park with music by the Hot 8 Brass… more

Thursdays at Twilight…

May 23 - 23, 2013
This very popular series with an array of musicians and Mint Juleps will begin… more

Greek Festival

May 24 - 26, 2013
Every year descendents of one of the Western world's oldest cultures celebrate… more

Irma Thomas…

May 24 - 24, 2013
Join the Friends of the Cabildo as the “Soul Queen of New Orleans, plays… more

On the Back Porch…

May 24 - 25, 2013
Come hang out “On The Back Porch” with New Orleans’ favorite… more

Asian Heritage…

May 25 - 25, 2013
Ethnic foods, clothes, jewelry and music, martial arts demos, children's… more

Asian Pacific…

May 25 - 25, 2013
The day long event will feature costumed performers, live entertainment,… more

Oak Alley Plantation…

May 25 - Jul 27, 2013
When thinking of Oak Alley Plantation, the plantation's historic alley of oak… more

The 4th Annual Big…

May 25 - 25, 2013
The 4th Annual Big Easy Comedy Festival returns to New Orleans this Memorial… more

Of Thee I Sing: A…

May 26 - 26, 2013
Of Thee I Sing!  A Patriotic Celebration with The St. Timothy Choir Kenya… more

Wednesdays on the…

May 29 - 29, 2013
Wednesdays on the Point began six years ago in an effort to draw visitors to… more

Jazz in the Park

May 30 - 30, 2013
Presented by People United for Armstrong Park with music by Colin Lake, George… more

Thursdays at Twilight…

May 30 - 30, 2013
This very popular series with an array of musicians and Mint Juleps will begin… more

New Orleans Wine and…

May 21 - 25, 2013
The five-day bacchanalia brings together world-renowned winemakers, celebrated… more
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Lunchbox Lecture - "The M-1 Garand" by John McGuckin

Wednesday, October 17, 2012
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

The development and deployment of the only successful semi automatic rifle of WWII before and after the war. Presenter John McGuckin will present a short history of Springfield Armory and John Garand's work on the rifle along with an explanation of the various modifications and combat experience of the weapon.  Feel free to bring your lunch or just come and enjoy the lecture.  For more information call 504-528-1944 x 229.