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Old New Orleans Rum Distillery Tour August 13, 2008 - December 31, 2009 |
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Times: Monday - Friday 11;00 am AND 2:00 pm; Saturday 11:00 am, 2:00 pm, and 4:00 pm Location: Old New Orleans Rum, 2815 Frenchmen Street Phone: (504) 945-9400 Admission: $10.00 Celebration Distillation offers tours and tastings at the distillery. Our tours offer a intimate and detailed look at the distillation process from beginning to end. All of our tours conclude with a visit to our tasting room. Become a connoisseur as you experience the subtle flavors of our distinctive rums. On occasion the distillers will offer samples of rums we have yet to bring to market to get your thoughts on the directions they are going.
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Muriel's Jackson Square 3 Course Table d' Hotel Dinner February 4, 2009 - February 5, 2010 |
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Times: Monday - Friday 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm; Saturday & Sunday 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm http://www.muriels.com Location: 801 Chartres Street, On The corner of Jackson Square Phone: (504) 568-1885
Muriel’s Jackson Square offers an exceptional 3 course meal for only $28.95. Come enjoy a full dining experience featuring many choices such as Crawfish and Goat Cheese Crêpes, Turtle Soup, Gumbo, BBQ Shrimp, Pecan Crusted Puppy Drum and Shrimp Remoulade. Muriel's is housed in an historic building overlooking Jackson Square. Come immerse yourself in New Orleans culture and revelry that reflects the rich cultural, and culinary character of the Crescent City.
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Chef Michael Farrell Brings a Fresh Culinary Style to Meritage at the Maison Dupuy February 19, 2009 - December 30, 2009 |
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Location: Le Meritage at The Maison Dupuy Phone: (504) 648-6119 Morty Valldejuli, general manger of the Maison Dupuy Hotel, is proud to unveil Le Meritage, an exciting new dining concept whereby fresh seasonal cuisine is impeccably matched to the primary characteristics of wine. All dishes on the menu are available in large and small plates and wines by the glass are offered in full and half pours, encouraging guests to savor different pairings at one sitting. After a nationwide search, Michael Farrell, a veteran restaurateur with New Orleans roots, has been chosen as Executive Chef. Chef Farrell brings a wealth of culinary experience to the new endeavor. He served as Executive Chef in a number of acclaimed eateries throughout the nation including Alto in Denver, The Summer House on Island, Anthem in Las Vegas and Beano’s Cabin in Beaver Creek, Co. The style he brings to Le Meritage evolved over the course of his career beginning with his coastal upbringing. Chef Farrell will utilize the very finest meats, Louisiana seafood, game and classic local ingredients in the creation of dishes such as Pan-Roasted Drum with Fava Bean Succotash & Fried Green Tomatoes and Braised Beef Short Rib with Parsnip Puree & Sorrel Gremolata. The menu items have been created to compliment and pair with six specific wine categories - Light Whites, Full Body Reds, Sparklers, Full Body Whites, Fruity Reds and Spicy-Earthy Reds.
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Houston's Restaurant Present - The Garden District Trio May 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009 |
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Times: 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm Location: Houston's Restaurant, 1755 St. Charles Ave. Phone: (504) 524-1579 Come join us at Houston's Restaurant for dinner and jazz featuring the Garden District Trio featuring David Hansen, Tom Hook & Chris Sharkey.
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Open Blues Jam September 28, 2009 - February 8, 2010 |
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Times: 5:00 pm - midnight www.rocknbowl.com Location: Rock n Bowl - Mid City Lanes Phone: (504) 861-1700 Admission: $5.00 Rock n Bowl is now open on Monday evenings for bowling, food, beverages and an Open Blue Jam starting at 8:30 pm. Musicians - bring your instruments and jam with us!
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Two-Hour Walk-in Courses with Hands-on Adventures in Glassblowing October 20, 2009 - January 31, 2010 |
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Times: Monday - Saturday, 10:00am - 4:00pm, 2-hour increments Location: New Orleans ArtWorks at New Orleans Glass Works & Printmaking Studio, 727 Magazine Street (between Girod and Julia Streets) Phone: (504) 529-7279 Your source for holiday ornaments! It is the ideal time of year to get together with friends and family to create your holiday ornaments. Design your own gifts for the holidays!
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Miracle on Fulton Street November 27, 2009 - January 3, 2010 |
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http://www.harrahsneworleans.com Location: Fulton and Poydras Streets at Harrah's Hotel Phone: (504)533-6522 Admission: Free and open to the public Come experience a white Christmas this holiday season in New Orleans—but only on Fulton Street. Periodic ‘snowfalls’, dazzling lights and decorations will transform the street into a winter wonderland! One of the city’s newest holiday traditions, “Miracle on Fulton Street” brings the magic of the season alive in true New Orleans fashion. Visit with Santa and his reindeer, sip hot chocolate or spiced apple cider, and sample the traditional holiday menus offered by our Fulton Street restaurant partners. You’ll leave feeling jolly and filled with good cheer!
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Christmas New Orleans Style December 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009 |
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http://www.frenchquarterfestivals.org Location: New Orleans Phone: (504) 522-5730 or (800) 673-5725 There's no place like New Orleans for the holidays during Christmas New Orleans Style, a celebration of uniquely New Orleans holiday activities taking place throughout December. More than 100 festivities are planned during the month-long event, showcasing the cultural diversity that adds spice to the gumbo of New Orleans' heritage. During this season, famed New Orleans chefs share culinary secrets in free cooking demonstrations, public concerts feature popular musicians and gospel choirs will perform sacred tunes in the majestic St. Louis Cathedral. Also, Restaurants serve the Reveillon, an adaptation of an old Creole dining custom, and hotels offer attractive Papa Noel rates. Experience the magic of the season in a city steeped in traditions of the past, but with the food, music and good times of today.
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CHRISTMAS REVEILLON DINNER (Mélange) December 1, 2009 - December 24, 2009 |
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Times: 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm Location: Ritz Carlton, 921 Canal Street Phone: (504)670-2828 Admission: $65 non-inclusive of tax and gratuity (per Adult) Diners will enjoy a four-course traditionally French holiday dinner; one that has always been associated with Nouvelle Orleans New Orleans. The word Reveillon means “awakening” in French. This celebratory holiday dinner will provide an eye-opening, palate pleasing holiday experience. Reservations suggested.
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Hotel Monteleone Reveillon Dinner December 1, 2009 - December 25, 2009 |
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Times: 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Location: Hotel Monteleone, 214 Royal Street - Hunt Room Phone: (504) 523-3341, ext. 4240 Admission: $45.00 - $65.00 (4 courses) Come join us as we celebrate the Senses for Reveillon Dinners in The Hunt Room Grill. Celebrate the holidays in the old New Orleans way. It’s a feast for the senses and a memorable gathering for family and friends.
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Celebration In The Oaks December 4, 2009 - December 23, 2009 |
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Times: Friday and Saturday 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm; Sunday - Thursday 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Location: New Orleans Botanical Garden in City Park Phone: (504)483-9415 Admission: $7 per person, children under 3 and Friends of City Park enter free;Rides: $3 per ride or $15 per unlimited ride band City Park's annual holiday lighting exhibit and festival returns with old favorites and new attractions. See celebrationintheoaks.com for information and updates on closures due to weather. Closed December 24th and 25th.
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Garden District Gallery Presents - The Language of Flowers December 5, 2009 - January 9, 2010 |
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http://www.gardendistrictgallery.com Location: Garden District Gallery, 1332 Washington Avenue Phone: (504) 891-3032 Join us for the Opening Reception for the Exhibition for The Language of Flowers. The show will feature the works of 20 artists from New Orleans, the Gulf South, and as far as China. The participants will contribute artistic works using a variety of mediums and provide various interpretations of flowers, their symbolism, colors and textures.
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Trinity Artist Series Presents Taize December 7, 2009 - December 28, 2009 |
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Times: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Location: Trinity Episcopal Church, 1329 Jackson Ave. Phone: (504) 670-2520 Come join us for Taize enchanting simple songs led by Albinas Prizgintas at the piano: candlelight moments of silence, a beautiful iconic cross, and tea. The focus is meditation, tranquility, and healing.
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New Orleans Glass Works Presents - Holiday Young Adult Workshop December 21, 2009 - December 23, 2009 |
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Times: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Location: New Orleans ArtWorks at New Orleans Glass Works & Printmaking Studio, 727 Magazine Street (between Girod and Julia Streets) Phone: (504) 529-7279 What better way for your "elves" to spend part of their holiday break from school! Learn a new skill in glassblowing, print, and metal sculpture! Join us for the Holiday Young Adult Workshop: Where Science Meets Art. Classes for ages 10 - 17 include: Glassblowing and glass sculpture, Metal Sculpture, and Printmaking.
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PAPA NOEL HOLIDAY TEAS (Lobby Lounge) December 21, 2009 - December 23, 2009 |
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Times: 11:00 am or 2:00 pm Location: Ritz Carlton, 921 Canal Street Phone: (504) 670-2828 Admission: $39 non-inclusive of tax and gratuity (per Adult or Child) This popular event features a holiday tea complete with musical accompaniment and storytelling for the children by Papa Noel in the two-story gingerbread house that can be found in the hotel’s lobby. Children enjoy holiday hot chocolate, finger sandwiches, and cookies and the hotel’s chefs work with the children to create their own one-of-a-kind holiday cookies and cupcakes. Reservations required.
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