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Old New Orleans Rum Distillery Tour
August 13, 2007 - December 31, 2008 |
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Times: Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 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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Surrounded by Water: New Orleans, the Mississippi River, and Lake Pontchartrain
January 26, 2008 - July 12, 2008 |
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Times: Tuesday - Saturday 9:30 am – 4:30 pm; Sunday 10:30 am - 4:30 pm
www.hnoc.org
Location: Williams Gallery, 533 Royal Street
Phone: (504) 523-4662
Admission: free
Surrounded by Water: New Orleans, the Mississippi River, and Lake Pontchartrain positions natural history alongside human history—examining the roles the river and lake played in New Orleans’s economic, social, and cultural growth, while reflecting upon the effects that the city’s expansion had upon the bodies of water themselves. Surrounded by Water traces the ways in which Lake Pontchartrain and the Mississippi River have formed the physical presence of New Orleans created its commerce, wealth, and recreation; and shaped New Orleans impression around the world.
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Chalmette Battlefield Raises Old Glory During National Journey
February 18, 2008 - May 26, 2008 |
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Times: Mondays through Thursdays 7:00 am-3:00 pm; Fridays through Sundays 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
http://www.nps.gov/jela.
Location: Chalmette Battlefield, 8606 West St. Bernard Highway, in Chalmette
Phone: (504) 281-0511
Admission: Free
Chalmette Battlefield Raises Old Glory During National Journey A special flag-raising ceremony as part of “Old Glory’s Journey of Remembrance” will take place at Chalmette Battlefield, in Chalmette. The ceremony is part of a national program to honor the service and sacrifice of Americafallen heroes. The public and especially members of the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association, representatives from the military services, and all veterans and their families are invited to this free program. The flag which will be raised at the battlefield flew over the USS Arizona Memorial and the USS Oklahoma Memorial on December 7, 2007, in honor of Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. It has been traveling across the and will fly over 25 national cemeteries and historic sites including Independence Hall, Appomattox Courthouse, the Gettysburg battlefield, and McHenry.
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The Old U. S. Mint Presents - Let Your Motto Be Resistance
March 15, 2008 - June 1, 2008 |
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Times: Tuesday - Sunday 10:00 am- 5:00 pm
Location: Old U. S. Mint, 400 Esplanade Ave.
Phone: (504)568- 6968 or (800)568-6968
Admission: $6.00 Adults; $5.00 Students , Seniors, and Active Military; Children 12 and under are free
Let Your Motto Be Resistance: African American Portraits explores the history of African American achievement from the mid-nineteenth century to the present through the changing roles of photographic portraits. Let Your Motto Be Resistance: African American Portraits explores the history of African American achievement from the mid-nineteenth century to the present through the changing roles of photographic portraiture. The photographs, many by noted photographers and portraying distinguished subjects, establish a sense of place and identity and explore both aesthetic and vernacular styles. Among the subjects are such luminaries as actor, singer, and activist Paul Robeson; trumpeter and composer Wynton Marsalis; legendary singer Nat “King” Cole; performing artist Eartha Kitt; opera legend Marian Anderson; jazz pioneer Louis Armstrong; vocalist Sarah Vaughn; choreographer and dancer Judith Jamison; and Harlem Renaissance poet and writer Langston HughesThe exhibition includes portraits produced by both well-known photographers such as Berenice Abbott, James VanDerZee, Edward Weston, Gordon Parks, Irving Penn, Carl Van Vechten, and lesser-known or anonymous photographers. The exhibition inaugurates the Smithsonian’s new National Museum of African American History and Culture, and features works drawn exclusively from the collections of the National Portrait Gallery, Washington, DC. The exhibition opens to the public this month at the Old U.S. Mint. The museum encourages the entire family to visit this extraordinary exhibition and to participate in the associated adult and family programs.
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The U. S. Mint Presents - Treasures of Napoleon
April 1, 2008 - August 3, 2008 |
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Times: Tuesday - Sunday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm; Thursdays until 8:00 pm
Location: The Old U.S. Mint, located at 400 Esplanade Avenue
Phone: (504) 568- 6968 or 1-800-568-6968
Admission: $6.00 Adults; $5.00 Students , Seniors, and Active Military; Children 12 and under are free
Napoleon Marches into New Orleans 'Empereur commande "Laissez les bons temps rouler!"(The Emperor commands "Let the Good Times Roll!) Louisiana will at last welcome Bonaparte when Treasures of NAPOLEON comes to the Louisiana State Museum's OLD U.S. MINT in the New Orleans French Quarter from April 6th to August 3rd, 2008. The spectacular traveling exhibition Treasures of NAPOLEON, tells the fascinating story of Napoléon and showcases the world-class art and design of his time. It has already been seen by 125,000 visitors and universally praised. Created from the extraordinary collection of 1st Empire authority and author, Pierre-Jean Chalençon, the exhibit showcases rare, personal belongings of Napoléon I, as well as some of the most famous depictions of him by the greatest artists of the time. While elements of the exhibition have been loaned for major exhibitions around the world, this is the first time these irreplaceable artifacts are being seen in North America. Treasures of NAPOLEON offers visitors an opportunity to see beyond the “legend” of Napoléon Bonaparte to gain an understanding of this complex figure as a man. User-friendly interpretive text and more than 250 objects, framed paintings, prints and documents, as well as furniture from the Imperial palaces, shine a light on the extraordinary life of one of history's pivotal figures.
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JazzFest 1970 and 1971 Beauregard Square
April 7, 2008 - June 6, 2008 |
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Times: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: 1205 N. Rampart Street
Phone: (504) 558-6100
Admission: Free
"Jazzfest 1970 & 1971: Beauregard Square” will feature the first-ever showing of memorabilia from the Jazz & Heritage Archive, commemorating the first two years of Jazz Fest. The show conveys the rich history of the event then known as the New Orleans Jazz Festival & Louisiana Heritage Fair. It features various pieces of memorabilia and documentation that illustrate the challenges of staging what would eventually become one of the top music festivals in the world: photos, posters, ticket stubs, correspondence between the producers and city officials, production invoices and more. The exhibit also features a collection of Noel Rockmore watercolors that illustrate the early days of the festival.
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The National WWII Museum Presents - Real to Reel: Hollywood and World War II
April 12, 2008 - October 31, 2008 |
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Times: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Location: The National WWII Museum, 945 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA
Phone: 504-527-6012
The National World War II Museum presents Real to Reel: Hollywood and World War II, with a showcase exhibit of select artifacts. Check back for more details.
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Harrah's New Orleans Presents - World Series of Poker Tournament
May 9, 2008 - May 21, 2008 |
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Location: Harrah's New Orleans
Phone: (504) 533-6074
The high-stakes action of the World Series of Poker, the richest sporting event on the planet, is returning once again to the Crescent City. The WSOP Circuit will wrap up its fourth successful year with a stop at Harrah’s New Orleans Casino & Hotel. This year’s tournament schedule includes 15 events. Buy-ins range from $175 up to $5,000 for the No-Limit Hold ‘em championship event. This year’s schedule also includes events in Seven-Card Stud, Pot-Limit Omaha, Limit Hold’em, as well as No-Limit Hold’em and a Ladies Championship event.
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Bayou State LiveSTRONG Day
May 13, 2008 |
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http://www.LiveStrong.org
Phone: (985) 892-5858
Louisiana resident and Breast Cancer Advocate, Debbie Mormino, will join the Lance Armstrong Foundation (LAF) to unite people affected by cancer and raise awareness about cancer issues. The event organized by Ms. Mormino, is one of 500 local LIVESTRONG Day events to be held across the country to engage communities with experiences that increase awareness and show support for cancer survivors and their loved ones.Booths are available, ($10/min. donation to “LAF”) for individuals, businesses and charities to raise awareness and funds for the LAF at participating locations. “Participating in LIVESTRONG Day is important to me because cancer has affected so many people in my family and our community” said Mormino. “It is an honor to have the opportunity to support cancer survivors and encourage people in S.E. Louisiana to unite together to end the needless death and suffering from the disease that has claimed so many lives by uniting people in the fight against cancer we will remind our decision-makers that their constituents care about cancer and demand change. About the Lance Armstrong Foundation. The Lance Armstrong Foundation (LAF) unites people through programs and experiences to empower cancer survivors to live life on their own terms and to raise awareness and funds for the fight against cancer. The LAF focuses on cancer prevention, access to screening and care, research and quality of life for cancer survivors. Founded in 1997 by cancer survivor and champion cyclist Lance Armstrong, the LAF has raised more than $250 million for the fight against cancer. Join 60 million LIVE wristband wearers and help make cancer a national priority.
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Bayou State LiveSTRONG Day
May 13, 2008 |
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http://www.LiveStrong.org
Phone: (985) 892-5858
Louisiana resident and Breast Cancer Advocate, Debbie Mormino, will join the Lance Armstrong Foundation (LAF) to unite people affected by cancer and raise awareness about cancer issues. The event organized by Ms. Mormino, is one of 500 local LIVESTRONG Day events to be held across the country to engage communities with experiences that increase awareness and show support for cancer survivors and their loved ones.Booths are available, ($10/min. donation to “LAF”) for individuals, businesses and charities to raise awareness and funds for the LAF at participating locations. “Participating in LIVESTRONG Day is important to me because cancer has affected so many people in my family and our community” said Mormino. “It is an honor to have the opportunity to support cancer survivors and encourage people in S.E. Louisiana to unite together to end the needless death and suffering from the disease that has claimed so many lives by uniting people in the fight against cancer we will remind our decision-makers that their constituents care about cancer and demand change. About the Lance Armstrong Foundation. The Lance Armstrong Foundation (LAF) unites people through programs and experiences to empower cancer survivors to live life on their own terms and to raise awareness and funds for the fight against cancer. The LAF focuses on cancer prevention, access to screening and care, research and quality of life for cancer survivors. Founded in 1997 by cancer survivor and champion cyclist Lance Armstrong, the LAF has raised more than $250 million for the fight against cancer. Join 60 million LIVE wristband wearers and help make cancer a national priority.
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Dr. Michael White and the Hot 8 Brass Band Lecture at the Jazz and Heritage Gallery
May 13, 2008 |
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Times: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
http://www.jazzandheritage.org
Location: Jazz & Heritage Gallery, 1205 N. Rampart Street
Phone: (504)558-6100
Admission: Free
Dr. White, a well-known traditional jazz clarinetist and historian, will speak on the topic, “Teaching Kids Life Lessons Through Jazz.” He will be joined in the discussion and in musical performances by the Hot 8 Brass Band, one of the top groups of New Orleans’ jazz scene.
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Longue Vue House and Gardens Presents - Kinder-Garden: “Creep, Crawl and Fly” Drop-In Program
May 13, 2008 - May 14, 2008 |
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Times: 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Location: Longue Vue, 7 Bamboo Road
Phone: (504) 488-5488 ext. 333
Admission: $10 FLV; $12 Non-members; Siblings discounted; $5.00 for additional adult
Come join us for Kinder-Garden: “Creep, Crawl and Fly” Drop-In Program Discovery Garden, Shine Only! Children ages 18 mos. – 3 yrs and their accompanying adult are invited to explore the world of insects through age-appropriate activities such as “insect exploration”, sand play, singing, crafts and digging for worms in this hands-on class for young, curious learners. Pre-registration is NOT required in this drop-in program. Program fee covers one child and one adult.
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Longue Vue House and Gardens Presents - Tea on Tuesday
May 13, 2008 |
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Times: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Location: Longue Vue, 7 Bamboo Road
Phone: (504) 488-5488 ext. 313
Admission: $25.00 members; $30.00 non-members
This popular lecture series celebrates the Longue Vue Style for which the Sterns were renowned. Bamboo, granite, and cork! Join us for a special presentation given by Peggy Stafford of Stafford Tile and Stone, on historical and modern trends in surface covers. Enjoy a traditional tea after the lecture with a selection of scones, pastries, homemade lemon curd and finger sandwiches. Guests may also tour the gardens at their leisure before or after the Tea. Reservations Required. Limited Seating.
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