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December 29, 2009    Next
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.
The Louisiana State Museum and the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club present From Tramps to Kings
January 10, 2009 - December 30, 2009
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Times: Tuesday - Sunday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
http://www.lsm.crt.state.la.us
Location:  The Presbetere, 751 Chartres St.
Phone:  (504) 568-6968
Admission:  $6.00 for adults, and $5.00 for seniors and active military personnel; Children under 12 are free.
The Louisiana State Museum and the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club present From Tramps to Kings: Zulu 100 Years, a yearlong exhibit exploring the origins, the unique Carnival traditions, and the cultural and civic contributions of Zulu from 1909 to the present.
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.

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.
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.
Upcoming Exhibition, Symposium Explore the Territorial Period 1803 - 1812
October 6, 2009 - May 2, 2010
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Times: Tuesday - Saturday 9:30 am – 4:30 pm; Sunday 10:30 am – 4:30 pm
http://www.hnoc.org
Location:  Williams Gallery, 533 Royal Street
Phone:  (504) 523-4662
On December 20, 1803, the Louisiana Purchase was signed, confirming the transfer of the former French colony to the United States. Statehood, however, was not immediate. For nearly 10 years, Louisiana was entrenched in a turbulent period, rife with political disputes and culture clashes. The exhibition Between Colony & State: Louisiana in the Territorial Period, 1803-1812, and its companion online component, examines the people, places, and events that shaped this fascinating period. Highlights include manuscript maps, newspapers from the period, and artists' depictions of life during this time.
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!
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!
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.
Holiday Home Tours of the Williams Residence
December 1, 2009 - December 30, 2009
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Times: Tuesday–Saturday: 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 2 p.m. & 3 p.m., Sunday: 11 a.m., 2 p.m. & 3 p.m.
http://www.hnoc.org
Location:  533 Royal Street
Phone:  (504) 523-4662
Admission:  $5, free for THNOC members
Visit the festively decorated residence and courtyard of General and Mrs. L. Kemper Williams, founders of The Historic New Orleans Collection. While there, browse through The Shop at The Collection for unique gift items on your holiday list, and visit The Collection’s free exhibition Between Colony & State: Louisiana in the Territorial Period, 1803–1812.
Remembering “Dogs in My Life”: The Photographs of John T. Mendes
December 1, 2009 - February 27, 2010
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Times: Tuesday–Saturday, 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
http://www.hnoc.org/?p=1242
Location:  Williams Research Center, 410 Chartres Street
Phone:  (504) 523-4662
Admission:  Free
The Historic New Orleans Collection and the University of New Orleans Press have partnered to celebrate the life and work of John Mendes through an exhibition and book signing. An amateur photographer, Mendes (1888–1965) captured New Orleans from 1916 until the mid 1930s. More than 50 of his images will be showcased at the Williams Research Center in the exhibition titled Remembering Dogs in My Life: The Photographs of John T. Mendes on view December 1, 2009, through February 28, 2010.
 
Each of the featured images is a recent print from the photographer’s original gelatin dry-point negatives. Accompanying the exhibition is the release of Dogs in My Life: The New Orleans Photographs of John Tibule Mendes, a new title from the University of New Orleans Press. The book consists of a compilation of Mendes’s photographs complemented by excerpts from his 1964 self-published memoir detailing his passion for dogs and the numerous pets in his life. The public is invited to attend the opening reception for the exhibition and a book signing on Tuesday, December 1, at the Williams Research Center, 410 Chartres Street, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
 
Editor Bill Lavender and John H. Lawrence, director of museum programs at The Collection and author of the introduction to Dogs in My Life, will be available discuss the artist and his work. Copies will be available at the book signing and are currently on sale at The Shop at The Collection for $26.95. Both the exhibition and the opening reception are free and open to the public.
Trinity Artist Series Presents - Albinas Prizgintas
December 1, 2009 - December 29, 2009
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Times: Tuesdays 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location:  Trinity Episcopal Church, 1329 Jackson Ave.
Phone:  (504) 670-2520
Come join us for Albinas Prizgintas, organist. The program includes some of the greatest music written for organ and a variety of performed music, ranging from Classical Baroque to vintage rock tunes.
Vieux Carré Matinées
December 1, 2009 - March 30, 2010
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Times: Tuesday–Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
http://www.hnoc.org
Location:  616 St. Peter Street
Phone:  (504) 522-2081
Admission:  free
The Historic New Orleans Collection and Le Petit Théâtre du Vieux Carré announce the launch of Vieux Carré Matinées, a series of free films and tours celebrating Louisiana’s rich history and culture. Vieux Carré Matinées are now being offered every Tuesday–Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Many of the films were produced for past exhibitions at The Collection and address topics such as the Battle of New Orleans, Creole cooking, and visual artists of New Orleans. Prior to the films, patrons will be given a brief tour of the theatre’s facilities and history. Both the tour and the films are free and open to the public.
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.  
Ongoing: Vieux Carré Matinées
December 22, 2009 - December 31, 2010
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Times: 11:30am-1:30pm
http://www.hnoc.org/?p=1434
Location:  LePetit Theatre, 616 St. Peter Street
Phone:  (504) 523-4662
Admission:  free
The Historic New Orleans Collection and Le Petit Théâtre du Vieux Carré are proud to present Vieux Carré Matinées, a series of free films and tours celebrating Louisiana’s rich history and culture. Vieux Carré Matinées are now showing every Tuesday–Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The program opens with a brief tour of Le Petit Theatre, the nation’s oldest continuously operated little community theatre. Following the tour, patrons will have an opportunity to view one of 10 films, many of which were produced in part by The Collection. Each film addresses a different aspect of the region, including the Battle of New Orleans, Creole cooking, and visual artists of New Orleans. Both the tour and the films are free and open to the public.
Celebration In The Oaks
December 26, 2009 - December 30, 2009
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Times: Friday and Saturday 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm; Sunday - Thursday 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
http://celebrationintheoaks.com
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.
Kuumba Institute Kwanzaa Program
December 28, 2009 - December 31, 2009
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Times: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm
Location:  Ashé Cultural Arts Center
Phone:  (504) 569-9070
Admission:  Free
Kuumba Institute hosts a Kwanzaa Program for children ages 6 to 16.; Kwanzaa Principles: December 28 -Ujima (Collective Work and Responsibility), December 29 - Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics), December 30 - Nia (Purpose), December 31 - Kuumba (Creativity).
Kuumba Institute Kwanzaa Program
December 28, 2009 - December 31, 2009
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Times: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm
Location:  Ashé Cultural Arts Center
Phone:  (504) 569-9070
Admission:  Free
Kuumba Institute hosts a Kwanzaa Program for children ages 6 to 16.; Kwanzaa Principles: December 28 -Ujima (Collective Work and Responsibility), December 29 - Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics), December 30 - Nia (Purpose), December 31 - Kuumba (Creativity).
Holiday Teas
December 29, 2009
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Times: 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Location:  Longue Vue House and Gardens, 7 Bamboo Road
Phone:  (504) 488-5488, ext. 339
Admission:  $30.00 for members; $35.00 for non-members
Come celebrate the season at a Holiday Tea! Tour the house—decked in twinkling lights and festive greenery, toast the holidays with a complimentary glass of champagne, savor tea with friends, enjoy seasonal sounds, and find the perfect gift at The Shop at Longue Vue. These teas fill up early, so reserve your seat today!
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