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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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.  
Hotel Monteleone Holiday Choirs 2009 - St. Louis King of France and Ursuline
December 7, 2009
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Times: 10:30 am and 11:30 am
Location:  Hotel Monteleone, 214 Royal Street
Phone:  (504) 523-3341
Holiday Choir Performances School choirs from across the Metro New Orleans area have once again been invited to perform in the main lobby of the Monteleone. The choirs are a tradition at the hotel, which is adorned in holiday finery for the season. Performing in the main Lobby will be St. Louis King of France followed by Ursuline.
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