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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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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.
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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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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.
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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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New Orleans Museum of Art Presents - Woodward Exhibition Opening Reception October 21, 2009 - February 28, 2010 |
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Times: 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Location: New Orleans Museum of Art, One Collins Diboll Circle, City Park Phone: (504) 658-4100 Come join us at The Museum of Art Opening Reception for the William Woodward Exhibition. Drawing from the holdings of both institutions, the exhibition features more than 70 paintings, etchings, sculpture and ephemera related to Woodward's life and works. A native of Massachusetts, Woodward came to New Orleans in the 1880s to teach fine arts, mechanical drawing and architectural drawing at Tulane University.
Woodward was involved with every facet of architecture in New Orleans, consulting on the design of Tulane's new building for architecture classes. He also designed and built his own home in Uptown New Orleans. His interest in architecture evolved into a passionate commitment to preservation. The first artist to focus intensely on the Vieux Carré, Woodward documented the Quarter's rich cultural heritage in vignettes of daily life-women at market, street cleaners, deliverymen and milkmaids driving drayage carts and residents engaged in their daily activities. Woodward's depictions of French Quarter buildings focused public attention on the heedless destruction of historic properties. The exhibition offers an opportunity to view a large selection of Woodward's renderings of the French Quarter and to judge the strength of his artistic contribution.
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Holiday Art & Craft Extravaganza with Live Demonstrations by the Artisans October 23, 2009 - January 2, 2010 |
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Times: Fridays and Saturdays 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Location: New Orleans ArtWorks at New Orleans Glass Works & Printmaking Studio Phone: (504) 529-7279 Find treasures for Hanukkah and Christmas. Hand-made designs by local Artisans. Ideal for friends and family of all ages!
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New Orleans Museum of Art Present - Walt Disney Studio "Dreams Come True" November 18, 2009 - March 14, 2010 |
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Times: Wednesday Noon until 8:00 p.m; Thursday-Sunday 10:00am - 5:00pm http://www.noma.org Location: New Orleans Museum of Art, 1 Collins Diboll Cir., City Park Phone: (504) 658-4100 Admission: LA resident with valid ID (Audio tour included):Adult $8. Sr (65 and up) $7.50; Child 3-17 $5; Child under 3 Free; Out of st visitor Adult $16;Sr (65 and up) $15; Child 3-17 $10; child under 3 free The New Orleans Museum of Art is proud to be the only North America venue for Dreams Come True: Art of the Classic Fairy Tales from the Walt Disney Studio. This major exhibition features more than 600 rarely seen original artworks that brought legendary fairy tales to the screen, including Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast.
Dreams Come True: Art of the Classic Fairy Tales from the Walt Disney Studio also includes artwork from the upcoming Walt Disney Animation Studio's musical comedy, The Princess and the Frog, an animated feature film from the creators of The Little Mermaid and Aladdin, set in New Orleans and due for release on December 11, 2009.
Visitors to Dreams Come True will encounter themed rooms showcasing artwork related to specific animated films. Arranged chronologically by year of release, the rooms will feature Silly Symphony shorts, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast and The Princess Frog. Short film clips will accompanythe artwork to illustrate how individual sketches and paintings lead to a finished cinematic masterpiece.
An eight-minute video presentation about the tradition of storytelling in Disney films will screen continuously in the Stern Auditorium s a preface to the exhibition.
Dream Come True is generously supported by The City of New Orleans, Edward Wisner Donation. Public school tours and transportation are underwritten by The Walt Disney Company.
Free admission for NOMA members. Audio Guide $3.00
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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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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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Big Sam's Holiday Jam December 25, 2009 |
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Times: 9:00 pm Location: Blue Nile, 532 Frenchmen Street Phone: (504) 948-2583 Admission: $10.00 Be sure not to miss the concert of the season as Big Sam hosts the biggest funkdown in town at the Blue Nile featuring:Big Sam Williams with Jonathan Batiste, Donald Harrison,Terence Higgins, Calvin Turner, and other special guests.
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CHRISTMAS DAY BREAKFAST BUFFET (Mélange) December 25, 2009 |
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Times: 7:00 am - 10:00 am Location: Ritz Carlton, 921 Canal Street Phone: (504) 670-2828 Admission: $25.00 non-inclusive of tax and gratuity (per Adult) The restaurant will offer a breakfast buffet. For those who want a traditional breakfast, they can order off of the restaurant’s menu. Reservations suggested.
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Christmas Lunch Buffet at 7 on Fulton December 25, 2009 |
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Times: 11:00 am - 4:00pm Location: 7 on Fulton, 700 Fulton St., New Orleans, LA Phone: (504) 525-7555 Admission: $35.00 per person Join us for a Christmas lunch buffet that includes a seafood station, carving station, salad and soup selection as well as entrees, such as blackened red fish, bronzed duck medallions, crawfish maque choux and our signature deconstructed green bean casserole. Complimentary valet parking for up to 4 hours.
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The Omni Royal Orleans Presents - Victor Atkins December 25, 2009 |
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Times: 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Location: Omni Royal Orleans, Hotel Lobby adjacent to Rib Room Bar Phone: (504) 529-5333 Join us for Victor Atkins. The Omni Royal Orleans is the perfect stopping-off point in the heart of the French Quarter to start off or wind down an evening with great entertainment, people-watching and a great cocktail and appetizer menu in the popular bar, known as “the crossroads of the Quarter.”
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