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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.
Melange - The Ritz Carlton New Orleans Presents Weekly Sunday Brunch
October 19, 2008 - December 27, 2009
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Times: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location:  The Ritz Carlton, Melange Restaurant
Phone:  (504) 670-2828
Admission:  $44.00 Adults; Children 11 years old and under $20.00
The Ritz Carlton's talented culinary team will prepare a lavish and luscious buffet of seasonal favorites including carved meats, omelet and seafood stations, fish, vegetables, salads, soup and delectable desserts.  Reservations are recommended but not required. 
Crescent City Farmers Market Uptown
January 3, 2009 - December 26, 2009
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Times: Saturdays 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location:  Uptown Square, 200 Broadway St.
Join us for an amazing selection of the freshest, tastiest fruits, vegetables, seafood, baked breads and freshly made pies, bedding plants, dairy products, freshly cut flowers, and more! direct from our region's finest farmers, fishers, and bakers. Nestled between the levee and Broadway in the parking lot of Uptown Square, the Tuesday Market is an ideal place to start your week's grocery shopping, to pop in for a gourmet sandwich during your lunch break, or simply to schmooze with some of Uptown New Orleans' most innovative restaurant chefs who often can be found planning menus with Market vendors.
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.
House of Blues Presents - The Gospel Sunday Brunch
January 25, 2009 - December 27, 2009
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Times: 10:00 am
http://www.hob.com
Location:  House of Blues, 225 Decatur St.
Phone:  (504) 310-4999
Admission:  $16.50 - $38.50
Hallelujah! It's back!  The Sunday Gospel Brunch returns to the House Of Blues New Orleans!
Arts Market of New Orleans
January 31, 2009 - November 28, 2009
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Times: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location:  Palmer Park (at the corner of S. Claiborne Ave. and S. Carrollton Ave.
Phone:  (504) 523-1465
Presented by the Arts Council of New Orleans, the Arts Market is a monthly arts market held the LAST Saturday of every month. Located at Palmer Park in the lovely Carrollton Section of Uptown New Orleans (At the corner of two well trafficked streets, S. Claiborne Ave and S. Carrollton Ave,) the Arts Market has no admission charge. The Arts Market features handmade, affordable art from local and regional artists and artisans. Styles of art include Painting, Photography, Ceramics, Glass, Jewelry, Wood, and Printmaking, plus handmade clothing, soap, candles, and other delights. Between 50 and 100 artists display and sell their wares each month. The Arts Market also features live entertainment, food and beverage booths, and a children's activities area.
Bubbles & Brunch at Ralph's on the Park
February 1, 2009 - December 27, 2009
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Times: Sundays, 11 am - 2 pm
http://www.ralphsonthepark.com/menu_display.php?id=21
Location:  Ralph's on the Park 900 City Park Ave.
Phone:  (504) 488-1000

Come for Endless Champagne & Mimosas at Bubbles & Brunch with Chef Chip Flanagan.

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.

Muriel's Jackson Square Presents a New Orleans Jazz Brunch with Joe Simon's Jazz Trio
February 8, 2009 - January 31, 2010
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Times: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
http://www.muriels.com
Location:  Muriels, 801 Chartres Street
Phone:  (504) 568-1885
Classic French Quarter Style mixed with Contemporary Creole Cuisine.  Enjoy dining to the sounds of Joe Simon's Jazz Trio.  Muriel's offers New Orleans Classics like Gumbo, BBQ Shrimp, Turtle Soup, and Shrimp Remoulade along with more contemporary flavors like Pecan Crusted Puppy Drum and Muriel's own Crawfish and Goat Cheese Crepes.    After brunch enjoy a cool cocktail on our balcony overlooking historic Jackson Square. 
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.
Bywater Art Market @ Markey Park
July 18, 2009 - December 19, 2009
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Times: 9:00 am
Location:  Markey Park, 700 block of Piety between Royal and Dauphine Street
Phone:  (504) 944-7900

Approaching their 9 year anniversary, the Bywater Art Market continues to go strong with their unique mission of presenting highly juried, original works of art at affordable prices. No rides, no kids tents, no music – this is not a mini jazz festival; it’s about celebrating and promoting Art!

Admission is free and refreshments by Nathan’s Que Crawl (the Purple Truck!) will be available.
Yoga in the Sculpture Garden
August 1, 2009 - August 7, 2010
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Times: 8:00 am
Location:  New Orleans Museum of Art Sculpter Garden
Phone:  (504) 456-5000
Admission:  $5.00 per session for NOMA members; $10.00 Nonmember participants
Come join us for Yoga in the Sculpture Garden on the first Saturday of every month. This class will be presented by a certified yoga instructor from the East Jefferson General Hospital Wellness Center. Participants should bring a yoga mat. All participants must pre-register by calling EJGH Health Finder.
ALL YOUTH CHOIRS CURRENTLY ACCEPTING MEMBERS!
September 3, 2009 - March 25, 2010
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Times: Thursdays 5:45 pm - 7:00 pm
http://www.jpas.org
Location:  Jefferson Performing Arts Center, E J High School Auditorium, 400 Phlox Street in Metairie
Phone:  (504) 885-2000 ext. 211
Calling all young singers! Jefferson Performing Arts Society is currently still accepting children and teens for their Children's Choirs and the NEW JPAS Jam & Jive Show Choir! To register and join, please drop by a rehearsal time for the appropriate age level choir to fill-out the paperwork and meet the choirs! (formerly the JPAS Youth Chorale). All choirs are vocally directed by Mary Lou with accompanist Garrett Fried.
Rehearsals for the JPAS Children's Choir are Thursdays at the Jefferson Performing Arts Center, EJ High School Auditorium, 400 Phlox Street in Metairie, and continue through the Spring. There is a one-time tuition fee of $400 for the Children's Choir plus additional costuming fees. fees.
ALL YOUTH CHOIRS CURRENTLY ACCEPTING MEMBERS!
September 19, 2009 - March 27, 2010
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Times: 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Location:  St Elizabeth Seton School, 4119 Saint Elizabeth Drive
Phone:  (504) 885-2000 ext. 211
Calling all young singers! Jefferson Performing Arts Society is currently still accepting children and teens for their Children's Choirs and the NEW JPAS Jam & Jive Show Choir! To register and join, please drop by a rehearsal time for the appropriate age level choir to fill-out the paperwork and meet the choirs! (formerly the JPAS Youth Chorale). All choirs are vocally directed by Mary Lou with accompanist Garrett Fried. Rehearsals for the JPAS Apprentice Choir will be Saturdays from at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School, 4119 Saint Elizabeth Drive in Kenner and continue through the Spring. There is a one-time tuition fee of $300 for the Apprentice Choir plus additional costuming fees.

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!
New Orleans Photo Alliance Presents “The Spirit World”
October 2, 2009 - November 22, 2009
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Times: Fridays 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm; Saturdays and Sundays 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm, and by appointment
http://www.neworleansphotoalliance.com
Location:  New Orleans Photo Alliance Gallery, 1111 St. Mary Street
Phone:  (504) 610-4899
Come join us for the Opening Reception for the exhibit "The Spirit World". The New Orleans Photo Alliance is proud to present a national juried exhibition about the spirit world. Timed to coincide with the season of Halloween and All Saints Day, the show includes documentary, fine art, and conceptual images that evoke the spiritual, supernatural, and unearthly.

The images summon memories, imaginings, and the subconscious, blurring boundaries between past and present, presence and absence. Russell Joslin, Editor and Publisher of SHOTS Magazine, served as juror and selected twenty-seven images by eighteen photographers.
SUNDAY BRUNCH RETURNS TO THE ROOSEVELT IN THE LEGENDARY BLUE ROOM
October 4, 2009 - December 27, 2009
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Times: 11 am - 2:00 pm
Location:  The Roosevelt Hotel, Blue Room
Phone:  (504) 648-1200
Admission:  $59.00 and include valet parking and a complimentary glass of champagne;Children 10 and under will be served at half price
The Roosevelt New Orleans welcomes back a beloved tradition. Beginning Oct. 4, the Blue Room will return to the Sunday brunch circuit by offering guests a gourmet plated brunch, complete with a performance by jazz clarinetist Tim Laughlin and a complimentary glass of champagne.

The plated brunch will feature gourmet culinary creations by executive chef Stefan Kauth and desserts by executive pastry chef Robert Plouffe. Two culinary stations containing seafood creations and desserts will serve as focal points and add to the pageantry of the meal.
Trinity Artist Series Presents - Albinas Prizgintas with Taize
October 5, 2009 - November 30, 2009
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Times: Mondays 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location:  Trinity Episcopal Church, 1329 Jackson Ave.
Phone:  (504) 670- 2520
Come join us for Taize, every Monday in the Chapel with candlelight. Program directed by Albinas who will perform selections at the piano. The program is offered for the recovery of the city.
Gallery Bienvenu Presents - Artist: Sibylle Peretti "The Unusual Kind"
October 6, 2009 - November 28, 2009
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Times: Tuesday - Saturday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location:  Gallery Bienvenu, 518 Julia Street
Phone:  (504) 525-0518
German-born artist Sibylle Peretti conjures visions of childhood and childhood lost. In Perettis works, children are often grouped in pairs, conversing wordlessly with one another or with birds, water, or flowers, as if immersed in a mystical union with nature. Her ethereal imagery and haunting thematic subtexts captivate the viewers imagination.
 
Perettis exhibition at Gallery Bienvenu features porcelain sculptures and mixed-media works on panel, which incorporate myriad layers of paper, oil paint, and watercolor on either side of Plexiglas panels. Her unique techniques impart a texture that complements the works conceptual nuance. Collectors and museum curators around the world have responded to Peretti's vision, which hovers between fairy tale, dream, and historic fact.

The current series was inspired by a growing fascination with children raised with little or no exposure to human beings. With their immaculate innocence, such children have intrigued storytellers and researchers for ages from Romulus and Remus, the legendary founders of Rome, who are said to have been nursed by a wolf to Victor of Aveyron, made famous by Truffault's film, The Wild Child to Genie, a feral child whose discovery made headlines in the 1970s.
 
These children live in a kind of private, untouchable world, the artist says, in which their honesty and purity opens doors of fantasies and dreams. With Peretti's imagery as a springboard, viewers may project themselves into the children's archaic, pre-verbal world. The works reconnect us to dormant memories or emotions, inducing free associations that encourage the mind to skim and skip where rationality alone could not lead. It is this freeing of the imagination, coupled with the rigors she lavishes on composition and surface, that so eloquently distinguishes her work.
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!
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.
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!
WRBH Reads Their Eyes Were Watching God
October 26, 2009 - November 25, 2009
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Times: Monday - Friday 2:00 pm and 8:30 pm
Location:  Southern Food and Beverage Museum, 1 Poydras St, #169
Phone:  (504)569-0405
Don Lewis, a New Orleans actor, will begin to read the book on Monday, Oct. 26. The readings will occur daily, Monday through Fridays at 2 p.m., and they will repeat at 8:30 p.m. Each half-hour segment amounts to about 12-14 pages, meaning that the book will be completed in about 25 installments.
Garden District Gallery Group Invitation Exhibition: FIRE, EARTH, AIR, WATER: THE ELEMENTS
November 7, 2009 - November 28, 2009
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Times: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
http://www.gardendistrictgallery.com
Location:  1332 Washington Ave. (Corner of Washington Ave. & Coliseum St.)
Phone:  (504) 891-3032
Admission:  FREE

Come join us for Garden District Gallery Group Invitation Exhibition: FIRE, EARTH, AIR, WATER: THE ELEMENTS.

Southern Rep Theatre Presents the Regional Premiere of I AM MY OWN WIFE
November 12, 2009 - November 22, 2009
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Times: Thursday-Saturday at 8:00 pm; Sunday Matinee at 3:00 pm
http://www.southernrep.com
Location:  3rd Fl in The Shops at Canal Place, edge of the French Quarter
Phone:  (504) 522-6545
Admission:  $29.00
Join us at the Southern Rep Theatre for the Regional Premiere of the Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize Winner I AM MY OWN WIFE.  I AM MY OWN WIFE, written by Doug Wright is the hauntingly complex true tale of Charlotte von Mahlsdorf, a German transvestite who successfully outwitted not only the Nazis and Communists, but could also spot a priceless antique at 100 yards. The play is the hauntingly complex true tale of the quietly dignified Charlotte von Mahlsdorf, a German transvestite who not only outwitted the Nazis and Communists, but could also spot a priceless antique at 100 yards. Playwright Doug Wright spent ten years interviewing Charlotte and developing this play. For Charlotte collected antiques from abandoned or bombed houses, enough to turn her East Berlin home into a museum, and transform the basement into a salon and haven for gay artists and intellectuals struggling to survive under the repressive regime.
 
She received the Medal of Honor from the reunified German government for preserving antiques and culture. But before her life was over, all of her life story would be called into question. Yet this is not a story about being gay, not a story about being a cross-dresser and not a story about cold war politics. It is a story about survival and one astounding person. And, by the way, its funny, too. Directed by Carl Walker - Co-Production with All Kinds of Theatre. Southern Rep provides discounts for students, seniors, active military, K-12 teachers, and theatre professionals (I.D. required).

Directed by Carl Walker - Co-Production with All Kinds of Theatre. Southern Rep provides discounts for students, seniors, active military, K-12 teachers, and theatre professionals (I.D. required). No Performances the week of "Thanksgiving" November 26 - November 29.
New Orleans Celebrates “National Opera Week” at The Inn On Bourbon
November 13, 2009 - November 22, 2009
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Location:  The Inn on Bourbon, 541 Bourbon Street New Orleans, LA
Phone:  (504) 524-7611
The Inn On Bourbon hotel will be New Orleans’ official headquarters for “National Opera Week,” scheduled for November 13 – 22, 2009. Located at 541 Bourbon Street, on the site of New Orleans’ famed French Opera House (1859-1919), the hotel will host a variety of events in honor of the National celebration, including:
 
Operatic Performances by Bon Operatit – Friday, Nov. 13, 7 p.m. – 8:30  p.m. – Puccini Bar – Singers will perform “Libiamo” from "La Traviata"; “Nessun Dorma” from "Turandot"; “Habanera” from 'Carmen"; “La Donna e Mobile” from "Rigoletto"; “Flower Duet” from “Lakme"; “O Mio Babino Caro” from "Gianni Schicchi; a set from the “Phantom of Opera”; and music from “West Side Story” and many popular songs from the golden age of musical theatre.   $5 Valet Parking Special in the Hotel Garage, only during this event.

A Presentation on the History of Opera Houses, Opera Performances & Opera Today, Presented by John Magill, curator of the Historic New Orleans Collection (HCNO)– Thursday, Nov. 19, 12:30 p.m., Salon de Gallier
 
Displays of French Opera House Artifacts – Items salvaged from the French Opera House will be  exhibited at The Inn On Bourbon, throughout National Opera Week.  Courtesy of the Historic New Orleans Collection, the artifacts include Playbills, photographs and original set design sketches and paintings, all saved from the 1919 fire.

National Opera Week celebrates the vitality of opera in America. The celebration begins with the presentation of the 2009 NEA Opera Honors in Washington, D.C., and will travel coast-to-coast as opera companies offer a range of free programs for the public that demonstrate the allure and accessibility of this most multi-media of the arts.
The Jefferson Performing Arts Society presents HOT FLASHES
November 13, 2009 - November 29, 2009
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Times: Friday & Saturday at 7:30 pm, Sunday Matinee at 2:00 pm
http://www.jpas.org
Location:  Teatro Wego! Dinner Theatre
Phone:  (504) 885-2000
Admission:  $30 for adults, $27 for seniors (65+), $20 for students (with valid ID)
The girls of the Tuesday Afternoon club are descending on TEATRO WEGO! to solve the world’s problems, complain about the injustices of getting older and to raise a glass to the joys of womanhood. Come join them for a hilarious time! Parental Discretion is strongly advised due to mature content
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 residents with valid photo ID (Audio tour included) : Adults $8. Srs (65 and up) $7.50; Child 3-17 $5; Child under 3 Free; Out of state visitors Adults $16;Srs (65 and up) $15; Child 3-17 $10
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   
 
Faulkner Festival
November 19, 2009 - November 23, 2009
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http://www.wordsandmusic.org
Meet with legendary authors, top editors, key agents and entertainers in honoring William Faulkner!  Great local music and food.
Celebration In The Oaks Childrens' Preview Party
November 22, 2009
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Times: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location:  Carousel Gardens, Storyland in City Park
Phone:  (504) 483-9415
All the foods kids can't get enough of-- hamburgers, pizza, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, cakes, soft drinks, and much more, plus all the amusement rides and live entertainment, face painting, and other treats. Attendance Limited.
House of Blues Present - Eyedea and Abilities and Themselves
November 22, 2009
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Times: 8:00 pm
http://www.hob.com
Location:  The Parish at the House of Blues
Phone:  (504) 310-4999
Admission:  $12.00 - $13.00
Come join us at The House of Blues for Eyedea & Abilities and Themselves.
Lucien Barbarin & Mark Braud with Sunday Night Swingsters
November 22, 2009
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Times: 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Location:  Palm Court Jazz Cafe, 1204 Decatur St.
Phone:  (504) 525-0200
Join us for a Creole cuisine and live Traditional Jazz entertainment featuring Lucien Barbarin & Mark Braud with Sunday Night Swingsters.
Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts Presents Romeo and Juliet
November 22, 2009
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Times: 2:30 pm
Location:  Mahalia Jackson Theater of the Performing Arts
Phone:  (504) 529-3000
Gounod's opera debuted at the Théâtre Lyrique in Paris in 1867, eight years after Faust. The composer again turned to a great work of literature - Shakespeare's timeless drama of doomed love between two teenagers from rival families in 14th-century Verona. Many of the most famous scenes from the play are captured in the opera: Mercutio's charming Ballad of Mab, the Fairy Queen; Juliet's breathless arrival at the Capulets' ball; the nocturnal balcony farewell of the young couple; their secret marriage by the kindly Friar Laurence; flashing swordplay that results in the deaths of two young men; the touching bedroom scene; the magic potion; and the final, anguished meeting of the "star-crossed lovers." Gounod lavished on this score a sure hand with a distinctively French touch, creating some of his most beautifully memorable music.
New Orleans Po-Boy Festival
November 22, 2009
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Times: 12:00 pm
Location:  Oak Street at South Carrollton
Come join us for the New Orleans Poboy Preservation Festival. Hosted by the Oak Street Association, the New Orleans Po-Boy Preservation Festival was founded as a celebration of the storied sandwich and the role it has played in New Orleans' culinary culture. History has it that a local shop owner who was formerly a streetcar driver began feeding the striking the workers for free. When a hungry worker would come in off of the picket line the call would go out: "here comes another poor boy!" From those humble beginnings spring the many varieties of the po-boy sandwich; a New Orleans original of which there is no sub-stitute! The Po-Boy Preservation Festival will also highlight the ongoing revitalization of the Oak Street corridor.
Tales of the Cocktail Presents - L'HEURE VERTE The Green Hour Presented by Lucid Absinthe
November 22, 2009
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Times: 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Location:  Absinthe Museum of America, 823 Rue Royale, French Quarter, between Rue St. Ann and Rue Dumaine
Phone:  (877) 737-2772
Enjoy free tastings at the Absinthe Museum of America. Lucid Absinthe and The Absinthe Museum of America are re-instituting "l'heure verte" also known as "The Green Hour." It was in the late 1800's that 5 pm became known in France as a social time to sit back and relax, sharing a glass of absinthe with friends.
Trinity Artist Series Present - High Ground Drifters Bluegrass Band
November 22, 2009
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Times: 5:00 pm
Location:  Trinity Episcopal Church, 1329 Jackson Ave.
Phone:  (504) 670- 2520
Join us for the High Ground Drifters Bluegrass Band led by Grant Ligon with Paul 'Willie' Williams, John Noble, Jeff Bagwell, and Greg Nichols.
Turkey Teas
November 23, 2009 - November 24, 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:  $17.00 for members; $20.00 for non-members
Kids are invited to celebrate the Thanksgiving holidays Longue Vue-style with songs, stories, games, and a fall craft. Enjoy hot chocolate, cookies, and sandwiches with your tea. Reservations are required, and seating is limited.
Decorative Arts & Design Series: “Family Photos—Framing and Displaying with Style”
November 25, 2009
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Times: 10:00 am - noon; 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location:  Longue Vue House and Gardens, 7 Bamboo Road
Phone:  (504) 488-5488, ext. 320
Is your house overrun with family photographs and memorabilia? Join our panel of experts as they teach you how to display and honor your cherished family photos tastefully and with style. This program is free and open to the public, thanks to a generous grant from the Helis Foundation. The afternoon program is a repeat of the morning program. Reservations are required, and seating is limited.
New Orleans Hornets vs Milwaukee Bucks
November 25, 2009
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Times: 7:00 pm
http://www.hornets.com
Location:  New Orleans Arena, 1501 Girod St
Phone:  (504) 587-3663 or (800)-4NBATIX
Admission:  Tickets as low as $13.00
New Orleans Hornets vs Milwaukee Bucks. Come experience NBA basketball at its best as the Hornets take on the NBA's brightest stars. Bring yourself or a group to an amazing fan experience - New Orleans style!  Tickets as low as $13.00
The Blue Nile Presents - Tobias Delius and James Singleton and Georg Graewe
November 25, 2009
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Times: 9:30 pm
Location:  Blue Nile, 532 Frenchmen St
Phone:  (504) 948-2583
Come join us at the Blue Nile for Tobias Delius and James Singleton and Georg Graewe.
Tulane Women's Basketball vs LSU
November 25, 2009
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Times: 7:00 pm
http://tulanegreenwave.com
Location:  Fogelman Arena
Phone:  (504)861-WAVE (9283)
Admission:  tickets as low as $10.00
Tulane Women's Basketball vs LSU.
Tales of the Cocktail Presents - L'HEURE VERTE The Green Hour Presented by Lucid Absinthe
November 26, 2009
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Times: 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Location:  Absinthe Museum of America, 823 Rue Royale, French Quarter, between Rue St. Ann and Rue Dumaine
Phone:  (877) 737-2772
Enjoy free tastings at the Absinthe Museum of America. Lucid Absinthe and The Absinthe Museum of America are re-instituting "l'heure verte" also known as "The Green Hour." It was in the late 1800's that 5 pm became known in France as a social time to sit back and relax, sharing a glass of absinthe with friends.
Thanksgiving Brunch at The Landing
November 26, 2009
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Times: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location:  Crowne Plaza Hotel New Orleans Airport 2829 Williams Blvd. Kenner, LA 70062
Phone:  (504)463-7015
Admission:  $32.95, $28.95 seniors and $14.95 children non-inclusive of tax and gratuity
Our special Thanksgiving brunch caters to every palette and includes dishes, such as bacon wrapped pork loin with golden raisin & cranberry chutney, brined turkey with oyster dressing and dutchess sweet potatoes with candied pecans.  Please call for reservations.
Thanksgiving Day Breakfast (Mélange)
November 26, 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.
Thanksgiving Day Brunch (Mélange/Lobby Lounge)
November 26, 2009
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Times: 10:00 am, 12:30 pm, and 3:00 pm
Location:  Ritz Carlton, 921 Canal Street
Phone:  (504) 670-2828
Admission:  $79.00 non-inclusive of tax and gratuity (per Adult); $30.00 non-inclusive of tax and gratuity (per Child under age 12)
The hotel’s Thanksgiving Day Brunch is popular amongst locals and visitors alike. The culinary team of The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans showcase their talents with a diverse menu that features cuisine from around the world. Music provides the backdrop for this idyllic gathering. Reservations required.
THANKSGIVING DAY DINNER (Mélange)
November 26, 2009
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Times: 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location:  Ritz Carlton, 921 Canal Street
Phone:  (504) 670-2828
Admission:  $65.00 non-inclusive of tax and gratuity (per Adult); $95.00 with Wine Pairings- non-inclusive of tax and gratuity (per Adult); $25.00 non-inclusive of tax and gratuity (per Child under age 12)
Prepared by the team of culinary professionals at The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans, this four-course prix fixe menu allows diners to enjoy the spirit of the holiday season with friends and family. Wine pairings are optional for adults. Reservations required.
Thanksgiving Lunch at 7 on Fulton
November 26, 2009
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Times: 11:30 am - 2:00 pm
Location:  700 Fulton St. New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone:  (504) 525-7555
Admission:  $45.00 non-inclusive of tax and gratuity
Celebrate the Thanksgiving holidays with our savory three-course prix fixe menu that include dishes such as turkey breast confit, and herb crusted leg of lamb. Reservations required.
Thanksgiving: The Pilgrims Would Envy You at the Hotel Monteleone
November 26, 2009
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Times: Seatings 11:30 am and 1:30 pm
Location:  Hotel Monteleone, 214 Royal Street
Phone:  (504) 523-3341, ext 4264
Admission:  Adults $45.00; Children $20.00
Join us at Hotel Monteleone  for a delectable  Thanksgiving. From traditional roast turkey to glazed ham and omelets, Le Café is serving up a Thanksgiving any pilgrim would love and ours has a New Orleans accent on Thanksgiving Day.
The Blue Nile Presents - Bayou International featuring DJ T-ROY
November 26, 2009
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Times: 10:00 pm
Location:  Blue Nile, 532 Frenchmen St
Phone:  (504) 948-2583
Come join us for  Bayou International Reggae Night with DJ T-ROY at the Blue Nile.
3rd Annual French Market Tribute to Tuba Fats
November 27, 2009
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Times: 1:00 pm - 8:00 pm
http://www.frenchmarket.org
Location:  French Market and Washington Artillery Park
Come join us for the 3rd Annual French Market Tribute to Tuba Fats featuring over 60 Sousaphone players including: Al Carson, Ben Jaffe, Kirk Joseph, Phillip Frazier, and Matt Perine and many more!   
Bayou Classic: Battle of the Bands and Greek Show
November 27, 2009
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Times: 7:00 pm
Location:  Louisiana Superdome
Phone:  (800) 745-3000
A crowd favorite of the Bayou Classic festivities, the Battle of the Bands pits Grambling University's band against Southern University's band to see whose marching band reigns supreme.
Celebration In The Oaks
November 27, 2009 - November 29, 2009
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Times: Friday and Saturday 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm; Sunday 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location:  New Orleans Botanical Garden in City Park
Phone:  (504)483-9415
Admission:  $6.00 per person, children under age 3 free
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.
Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 13 presents - OldSkool Wrestling Entertainment
November 27, 2009
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Times: 6:00 pm Door opens; 7:00 pm Show
Location:  The Northshore Harbor Center, 100 Harbor Center Blvd, Slidell, LA
Phone:  (504) 234-5857 or (504) 329-4279
Admission:  $15.00 - $20.00
Come and enjoy OldSkool Wrestling! Scheduled to Appear: Former WWE two time ladies Champion Jazz and former WWE star Rodney Mack, former ECW star Hardway Rod Price, former WCW star Diceman Ronnie Vegas and Slidells' own Kevin Northcutt. Rounding out the performers list are your O.W.E. favorites: Marty Graw, G-Money and The Players Club and many more local, national and international wrestling stars.
Harrah's New Orleans Presents -Con Funk Shun feat. Michael Cooper and Felton Pila
November 27, 2009
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Times: Doors open 7:30 pm; Show 9:00 pm
Location:  Harrahs Theatre
Phone:  (800) 745-3000
Admission:  $35.00
Harrah's New Orleans Proudly Presents:"Con Funk Shun" live at Harrah's Theatre.  Con Funk Shun is a star -quality attraction delivering a superb, high-energy show with electrifying choreography, glistening six-part vocal harmonies, and a dash of humor. They are, unquestionably, among the heroes of Funk with romantic ballads and dance-party hits galore. Memorable melodies, inventive horn arrangements and klav-guitar woven grooves, make the group absolutely essential to the evolution of Funk. They charted an impressive one Platinum album and four consecutive Gold albums between '77-'86. With finesse and consistency they legitimized what came following them:  high-profile, commercial explosions featuring their hits in countless rap/hip-hop samples that exposed them to a new generation. Their hits include "Ffun", Love's Train", "Chase Me", "Shake and Dance with Me", and more!  DJ Captain Charles will spin before show begins.
Lucien Barbarin with the Palm Court Jazz Band
November 27, 2009
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Times: 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Location:  Palm Court Jazz Cafe, 1204 Decatur St.
Phone:  (504) 525-0200
Join us for a Creole cuisine and live Traditional Jazz entertainment featuring Lucien Barbarin with the Palm Court Jazz Band.
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!
Arts Market of New Orleans
November 28, 2009
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Times: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location:  Palmer Park (at the corner of S. Claiborne Ave. and S. Carrollton Ave.
Phone:  (504) 523-1465
Presented by the Arts Council of New Orleans, the Arts Market is a monthly arts market held the LAST Saturday of every month. Located at Palmer Park in the lovely Carrollton Section of Uptown New Orleans (At the corner of two well trafficked streets, S. Claiborne Ave and S. Carrollton Ave,) the Arts Market has no admission charge. The Arts Market features handmade, affordable art from local and regional artists and artisans. Styles of art include Painting, Photography, Ceramics, Glass, Jewelry, Wood, and Printmaking, plus handmade clothing, soap, candles, and other delights. Between 50 and 100 artists display and sell their wares each month. The Arts Market also features live entertainment, food and beverage booths, and a children's activities area.
DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
November 28, 2009 - December 13, 2009
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Times: Saturday 7:30 pm; Sunday Matinee at 2:00 pm
http://www.jpas.org
Location:  Jefferson Performing Arts Center, 400 Phlox Street in Metairie
Phone:  (504) 885-2000
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! This family favorite returns to the JPAS stage once again, just in time for the holidays! This production of DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST features an all new cast and crew with all the magic and enchantment you've come to expect and more! Based on the Academy-Award winning animated feature, the stage version of Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST includes all of the wonderful songs written by Alan Menken and the late Howard Ashman along with new songs by Mr. Menken and Tim Rice. Step into the heart of provincial life in a lovely French town, then be transported into a mysterious and magical castle where objects come to life, a Beast lurks, and a Beauty finds true love! JPAS' production of Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST is family theatre at its best!
Harrahs Theatre Presents - Cameo
November 28, 2009
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Location:  Harrah's Theatre
Phone:  (800) 745-3000
Saturday, November 28, Harrah's New Orleans Proudly Presents: "CAMEO" live at Harrah's Theatre. CAMEO celebrates 30 years...Modern music history would be amiss if there wasn't at least a chapter in every decade about the legendary group known as CAMEO. From the '70s through today, CAMEO has been churning out trailblazing hits and selling upwards to ten million albums.

The group's pivotal sounds have marked major turning points in music; and now, CAMEO's creator and producer, Larry Blackmon, is once again ready to change the way the world listens to music. A multitude of recording artists and filmmakers have re-created and/or used original recorded versions of their favorite CAMEO music and songs in projects being played today.

These artists include TuPac, Boys II Men, Will Smith, 8-Ball & MJG, Snoop Dogg, Mariah Carey, KORN, just to name a few. It was Blackmon who popularized the "AWE" - that has been imitated, but never duplicated! Likewise, the phrase "WORD UP" has never lost its appeal with the urban population. Standing Room Only. Open to the Public; Must be at least 21 to enter.
New Orleans Ballet Theatre "NutCracker"
November 28, 2009
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Times: Saturday 2:00 pm; Sunday 2:00 pm
Location:  Loyola University’s Roussel Hall
Phone:  (504)528-3800 or (504)210-0222
Admission:  $30.00 and $20.00 for students and seniors
New Orleans Ballet Theatre announces its 2009 performance of Tchaikovsky’s “Nutcracker” at Loyola University’s Roussel Hall, , November 28, 2009. Join Clara as she travels through the snow to arrive in the land of sweets. Watch these magical inhabitants including Spanish, Chinese, Spicy Arabian, Mother Ginger and the Polichnelles, and the beautiful and exotic Flowers lead by the Sugar Plum Fairy entertain and amuse Clara. Performing in this year’s “Nutcracker” are Jennifer Kronenberg who is the featured artist on the cover of October’s Dance Magazine. Aubrey Morgan of New York City Ballet who performed on last season’s television show “So You Think You Can Dance” and Edward Spots a finalist who competed on this season’s show will also be performing along with a host of fabulous dancers from around the country. Performances are Saturday, November 28, 2009 at 2:00pm and 7:00pm and Sunday, November 29, 2009 at 2:00pm at Roussel Hall on the campus of Loyola University. Group purchases of 10 or more tickets receive a 20% discount. Please call Curtis at (504)210-0222 for group purchases. Visa, Mastercard and American Express are accepted.
Soul Rebels Brass Band
November 28, 2009
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Times: 10:30 pm
Location:  Blue Nile, 532 Frenchmen St
Phone:  (504) 948-2583
Come join us at the Blue Nile for the Soul Rebels Brass Band.
The Blue Nile Presents Washboard Chaz
November 28, 2009
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Times: 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location:  Blue Nile, 532 Frenchmen St
Phone:  (504) 948-2583
Come join us at the Blue Nile for Washboard Chaz.
The Mahalia Theatre Presents - Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker
November 28, 2009
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Times: 8:00 pm
http://www.mahaliajacksontheater.com
Location:  The Mahalia Jackson Theater of the Performing Arts
Phone:  (504) 287-0350
The Moscow Ballet will be returning to New Orleans this holiday season for a special performance of its critically acclaimed Great Russian Nutcracker benefitting Kingsley House. The event will take place at the newly reopened Mahalia Jackson. Moscow Ballet's Great Russian Nutcracker features spectacular sets and more than 45 beautifully costumed Russian dancers. Whimsical and imaginative story-telling blends with the richness of Russian classical dance to make the Great Russian Nutcracker a unique performance available in southeast Louisiana this year! All proceeds from the Nov. 28th performance will benefit Kingsley House.
Tulane Men's Basketball vs George Mason
November 28, 2009
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Times: 2:00 pm
http://www.tulanegreenwave.com
Location:  Fogelman Arena
Phone:  (504)861-WAVE (9283)
Admission:  tickets as low as $15.00
Tulane Men's Basketball vs George Mason. 
XXXVI State Farm Bayou Classic
November 28, 2009
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Times: 1:00 pm
Location:  Louisiana Superdome
Phone:  (504) 522-5555
The State Farm Bayou Classic has become the greatest and most distinguishable sporting event in all of Black America. Everyone loves a grudge match. And that's what football fans can expect at the 36th Bayou Classic sponsored by State Farm Insurance Companies. Every year, the game is a sell-out, attracting more than 70,000 fans. It'll be another terrific game this year as Southern University Jaguars and Grambling State University Tigers football teams line up on the field to battle it out! http://www.statefarmbayouclassic.com
Coors Light Post Game After Party
November 29, 2009
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Location:  Masquerade Showroom
Phone:  (504) 533-6000
When every Saints home game is over, things will heat up in Masquerade with the Coors Light After Party. Join us after every home game for two hours of giveaways, live music and $2 Coors Light. Plus, register to win the coolest VIP package ever including: 2 Coors Light Tailgating Passes, 2 Tickets to the next home game, and 2 VIP Cold Zone passes. Must be 21 years of age or older to enter.
Garden District Gallery Group Invitation Exhibition: FIRE, EARTH, AIR, WATER: THE ELEMENTS
November 29, 2009 - November 30, 2009
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Times: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
http://www.gardendistrictgallery.com
Location:  1332 Washington Ave. (Corner of Washington Ave. & Coliseum St.)
Phone:  (504) 891-3032
Come join us for Garden District Gallery Group Invitation Exhibition: FIRE, EARTH, AIR, WATER: THE ELEMENTS.
Skinny Puppy - In Solvent See Tour 2009
November 29, 2009
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Times: 8:00 pm Door opens; 9:00 pm Show
http://www.hob.com
Location:  House of Blues, 225 Decatur St.
Phone:  (504) 310-4999
Admission:  $27.50
Come join us at the House of Blues for Skinny Puppy - In Solvent See Tour 2009.
Trinity Artist Series Present - The New Orleans Vocal Arts Chorale
November 29, 2009
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Times: 5:00 pm
Location:  Trinity Episcopal Church, 1329 Jackson Ave.
Phone:  (504) 670- 2520
Join us for the New Orleans Vocal Arts Chorale directed by Albert LeDoux. This will be a concert of Christmas music including dances, carols, and lullabies.
Academy SRT: Holiday Class and Production for Children!
November 30, 2009
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http://www.southernrep.com
Phone:  (504) 523-9857
Admission:  $175.00 (includes costumes and all materials)
New Orleans Southern Rep, the regions premiere professional theatre, expands its education branch Academy SRT to offer not only classes, but plays for kids and teens to do! Academy SRTs production of original play Enchanted Holiday Celebration will be directed by Academy SRT Instructor Julie Faust.

Rehearsals begin November 30, 2009 with performances December 12 & 13, 2009 on stage at Southern Rep (full schedule below). ACTING ROLES for KIDS Ages 6-12. Children will learn the play process from audition to performance in a professional theatre! Registration Cost: One full need-based scholarship and two 50% off need-based scholarships are available.
 
Deadline to apply for scholarships is November 24th INTERNSHIPS for TEENS Ages 13-18: Leadership opportunities are available for teens interested in working creatively as a team. Interns will have the opportunity to work with theatre professionals and get hands-on experience. Academy SRT is seeking responsible teens in these areas: Assistant Directing, Stage Management, Costumes, Lights, Sound, Scenery & Prop Crafts ENCHANTED HOLIDAY CELEBRATION: When all good children are tucked in bed and the mall closes on Christmas Eve, enchanted window display characters come to life and adventure to City Park for the Celebration in the Oaks! But wait this year winter in New Orleans is just too hot for Jazzy Snowmen Bingo, Bango & Boingo to leave their snow-globe in the mall!

Join Rudy the Red Nose Gator, Crawfish Carolers, Gingerbread Boys, Elves, and Tiny Tim as they leave no candy cane unturned in attempt to get their snow friends safely to the celebration without melting! Pre-registration is strongly encouraged to ensure placement.
New Orleans Saints vs the New England Patriots
November 30, 2009
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Times: 7:30 pm
http://www.neworleanssaints.com
Location:  Louisiana Superdome
Phone:  (504)587-3663
The New Orleans Saints and the  New England Patriots kickoff at 7:30 pm. 
Tulane Men's Basketball vs Alabama State
November 30, 2009
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Times: 7:00 pm
http://www.tulanegreenwave.com
Location:  Fogelman Arena
Phone:  (504)861-WAVE (9283)
Admission:  tickets as low as $15.00
Tulane Men's Basketball vs Alabama State.
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 Holiday Choirs 2009 - St. Matthew and William Heart Elementary
December 1, 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. Matthew followed by William Heart Elementary.
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.
Mahalia Jackson Theatre for the Performing Arts Presents - Oprah Winfrey's - THE COLOR PURPLE
December 1, 2009 - December 6, 2009
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http://www.mahaliajacksontheater.com
Location:  Mahalia Jackson Theater, in Armstrong Park at 801 N. Rampart Street, New Orleans, Louisiana
Phone:  (504) 287-0351
Nominated for 11 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Oprah Winfrey Presents THE COLOR PURPLE, which is based on the classic Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Alice Walker and the moving film by Steven Spielberg. It is the unforgettable and inspiring story of a woman named Celie, who finds the strength to triumph over adversity, and discover her unique voice in the world. With a joyous GRAMMY-nominated score featuring gospel, jazz, pop and the blues, THE COLOR PURPLE is about hope and the healing power of love. As on Broadway, the first North American Tour of THE COLOR PURPLE is directed by Gary Griffin. THE COLOR PURPLE features a libretto by Pulitzer Prize-winner Marsha Norman, music and lyrics by Grammy Award-winning composers/lyricists Brenda Russell, Allee Willis and Stephen Bray, and choreography by Donald Byrd.
Tea on Tuesday: “Holiday Arrangements”
December 1, 2009
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Times: 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Location:  Longue Vue House and Gardens, 7 Bamboo Road, New Orleans, LA
Phone:  (504) 488-5488 ext. 339
Admission:  $25.00 for members; $30.00 for non-members
Creative and inspiring floral decorator, Meade Wenzel, is back at Longue Vue this December to help you create beautiful holiday arrangements for your home and table. A traditional tea will be served after the lecture with a selection of scones, pastries, homemade lemon curd, and finger sandwiches.  Reservations are required, and seating is limited.
Hotel Monteleone Holiday Choirs 2009 - St. Benilde
December 2, 2009
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Times: 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. Benilde.
Lars Edegran & Topsy Chapman w/ Palm Court Jazz Band
December 2, 2009
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Times: 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Location:  Palm Court Jazz Cafe, 1204 Decatur St.
Phone:  (504) 525-0200
Join us for a Creole cuisine and live Traditional Jazz entertainment featuring Lars Edegran &Topsy Chapman w/ Palm Court Jazz Band.
Tulane Men's basketball vs UNO
December 2, 2009
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Times: 7:00 pm
http://www.tulanegreenwave.com
Location:  Fogelman Arena
Phone:  (504)861-WAVE (9283)
Admission:  tickets as low as $15.00
Tulane Men's basketball vs UNO.
Yuletide Celebration
December 2, 2009
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Times: 7:30 pm
http://www.lpomusic.com
Location:  Pontchartrain Center, Hall A
Phone:  (504) 523-6530
Admission:  $15.00 - $35.00
Come join us for a  spectacular night of popular holiday favorites, food, and fun!
“Toasts & Tails & Jingle Bells” Holiday Party to benefit the LA/SPCA
December 3, 2009
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Times: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
http://www.la-spca.org
Location:  Canine Culture, 8110 Hampson Street
Phone:  (504) 373-5141
Admission:  $5.00
“Toasts & Tails & Jingle Bells” Holiday Party to benefit the LA/SPCA will be held at Canine Culture. Come for some holiday cheer, light hors d’oeuvres, treats for the pooches, art signing by Aidi Kansas and more. Howliday Costume Contest, too! Friendly, leashed, pets are welcome!
Celebration In The Oaks
December 3, 2009 - December 20, 2009
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Times: Friday and Saturday 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm; Sunday 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location:  New Orleans Botanical Garden in City Park
Phone:  (504)483-9415
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.
Holiday Happy Hours in Dutch Alley
December 3, 2009 - December 17, 2009
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Times: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location:  Dutch Alley in the French Quarter
Phone:  (504) 412-9220

Join us on Thursdays with the LPO Brass Quintet, strolling characters, and carolers in Dutch Alley. Holiday drinks will be for sale. 

Holiday Teas
December 3, 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!
Hotel Monteleone Holiday Choirs 2009 - Country Day
December 3, 2009
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Times: 11:00 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 Country Day.
Louisiana State Museum presents Visions of Excellence exhibition Opening Reception
December 3, 2009
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Times: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
http://www.lsm.crt.state.la.us
Location:  Louisiana State Museum's Arsenal Gallery
Phone:  (504) 568-6945
Visions of Excellence,” a collection of 53 extraordinary images by photojournalists around the world, opens  at the Louisiana State Museum’s Arsenal Gallery at the Cabildo, Jackson Square. This exhibit will open with a reception hosted by Friends of the Cabildo, PhotoNOLA, and Pictures of the Year International. A focal point of PhotoNOLA, a citywide celebration of photography presented each December by the nonprofit New Orleans Photo Alliance, “Visions of Excellence” presents an extreme wide-angle view of world events with images of war, catastrophe, politics, sports, the arts, entertainment, nature, and daily life. The photos were selected from more than 40,000 submissions to the 66th Annual Pictures of the Year International competition. It will remain on view through March 3, 2010.
Southern Rep Theatre Presents the Regional Premiere of I AM MY OWN WIFE
December 3, 2009 - December 6, 2009
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Times: Thursday-Saturday at 8:00 pm; Sunday Matinee at 3:00 pm
http://www.southernrep.com
Location:  3rd Fl in The Shops at Canal Place, edge of the French Quarter
Phone:  (504) 522-6545
Admission:  $29.00
Join us at the Southern Rep Theatre for the Regional Premiere of the Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize Winner I AM MY OWN WIFE. I AM MY OWN WIFE, written by Doug Wright is the hauntingly complex true tale of Charlotte von Mahlsdorf, a German transvestite who successfully outwitted not only the Nazis and Communists, but could also spot a priceless antique at 100 yards. The play is the hauntingly complex true tale of the quietly dignified Charlotte von Mahlsdorf, a German transvestite who not only outwitted the Nazis and Communists, but could also spot a priceless antique at 100 yards. Playwright Doug Wright spent ten years interviewing Charlotte and developing this play. For Charlotte collected antiques from abandoned or bombed houses, enough to turn her East Berlin home into a museum, and transform the basement into a salon and haven for gay artists and intellectuals struggling to survive under the repressive regime.
 
She received the Medal of Honor from the reunified German government for preserving antiques and culture. But before her life was over, all of her life story would be called into question. Yet this is not a story about being gay, not a story about being a cross-dresser and not a story about cold war politics. It is a story about survival and one astounding person. And, by the way, its funny, too. Directed by Carl Walker - Co-Production with All Kinds of Theatre. Southern Rep provides discounts for students, seniors, active military, K-12 teachers, and theatre professionals (I.D. required). 
 
Local director Carl Walker returns to Southern Rep after his much-lauded direction of DOUBT in the All Kinds of Theatre/Southern Rep co-production two seasons ago. Southern Rep provides discounts for students, seniors, active military, K-12 teachers, and theatre professionals (I.D. required).
The Bourbon House Presents - "Kentucky Colonel” to Dickie Brennan
December 3, 2009
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Times: 6:30 pm
Location:  Bourbon House
Phone:  (504) 274-1829
Admission:  $85.00 per person inclusive
The State of Kentucky is bestowing the honor of “Kentucky Colonel” to Dickie Brennan for all he’s done to promote and foster an appreciation of Bourbon. To celebrate, Kentucky is sending down one of their prized chefs, Ouita Michel (nominated two times for a James Beard Award and Chef in Residence at Woodford Reserve Distillery) to prepare a five course dinner with Chef Darin Nesbit. To complement the delicious cuisine, Master Distillers, Harlen Wheatly and Chris Morris from the Buffalo Trace and Woodford Reserve Distilleries respectively will be pouring their bourbons and speaking to the special nuances of each.
Hotel Monteleone Holiday Choirs 2009 - St. Francis Xavier and Kehoe-France
December 4, 2009
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Times: 9:30 am and 10:30 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. Francis Xavier followed by Kehoe - France.
Le Petit Theatre Presents - A "White Christmas"
December 4, 2009 - December 20, 2009
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Times: Friday 8:00 pm; Saturday 2:00 pm Matinee; Sunday 2:00 pm Matinee
http://www.lepetittheatre.com
Location:  Le Petit Theatre, 616 Saint Peter Street
Phone:  (504) 522-2081
Admission:  $25.00 - $62.00; student and group discounts are available
Make a new holiday memory this year at Le Petit Theatre with Irving Berlin’s beloved musical “White Christmas,” a show the whole family will love, running December 4 – 20. New Orleans’ newest holiday experience will include not-to-be-missed decorations and visits from Santa at every matinee. And, just in case New Orleans gets a warm December, there’s a guarantee of snow inside the theatre.
 
A glorious stage adaptation of the beloved, timeless film, this heartwarming musical features 17 Irving Berlin standards to tell the story of two World War II veterans whose successful song and dance act (and eyes for two beautiful singing sisters) leads them to a picturesque Vermont Inn – which just happens to be owned by their former army commander – to stage a winter show. Presented originally on Broadway last year to sold-out audiences, the uplifting story is a merry and bright theatrical experience full of dancing, laughter and some of the greatest songs ever written.

The dazzling score features well-known standards such as “Blue Skies,” “I Love A Piano,” “How Deep Is the Ocean” and the perennial favorite, “White Christmas.” Le Petit’s 25-member cast features five local talents who have gone on to regional and New York theater careers: Brandt Blocker (Director), Rich Arnold (Phil Davis), Ashley Lemmler (Betty Haynes), Kasey Marino (Bob Wallace) and Julie Tolivar (Judy Haynes). Arnold – whose “White Christmas” role was performed by Danny Kaye in the film – appeared at Le Petit last year as Rich in “Cabaret.” While in New York, he has performed with the Broadway tour and Moscow companies of 42nd Street. Lemmler – who takes on Rosemary Clooney’s role – is widely known across the region.

Most recently at Le Petit, she was seen as Amalia in “She Loves Me,” Nellie in “Summer and Smoke,” and the soprano in the vocal quartet in “City of Angels.” She’s a frequent performer on the New Orleans music scene, including jazz solo spots at Harrah’s and the Ritz Carlton Hotel. Marino – stepping into Bing Crosby’s film role – was seen this past summer in Tulane Summer Lyric’s production of “Company” as Robert. He was featured in the closing company of “Hairspray” on Broadway and is currently working on several Broadway-bound projects. Tolivar – whose slot was originally filled by Vera-Ellen – understudied and played Truly Scrumptious opposite Raul Esparza in “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” on Broadway, and understudied Tony-award winning actress Karen Ziemba in the role of Georgia Hendrix in the Tony-winner “Curtains” on Broadway. She won the 2008 Kevin Kline Award for Best Actress in a Musical for Polly in “Crazy for You” at Stages St. Louis. Because of the added demand for tickets, Saturday matinees have been added to regular performances on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturday evenings and Sunday matinees.
New Orleans Hornets vs Minnesota Timberwolves
December 4, 2009
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Times: 7:00 pm
http://www.hornets.com
Location:  New Orleans Arena, 1501 Girod St
Phone:  (504) 587-3663 or (800)-4NBATIX
Admission:  Tickets as low as $13.00
New Orleans Hornets vs Minnesota Timberwolves.  Come experience NBA basketball at its best as the Hornets take on the NBA's brightest stars. Bring yourself or a group to an amazing fan experience - New Orleans style!  Tickets as low as $13.00 
Plaquemines Parish Fair and Orange Festival
December 4, 2009 - December 6, 2009
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Times: Friday 5:00 pm-9:00 pm; Saturday 10:00 am - 9:00 pm; Sunday 10 am - 6:00 pm
http://www.lmohpark.com
Location:  The Medal of Honor Park, at the end of Barriere Road in Belle Chasse, LA
Phone:  (504)656-7599
Plaquemines Parish is Louisiana's southernmost Parish where the great Mississippi River meets the Gulf of Mexico. The Parish is a region of ecological wonder with its many waterways, fishing and hunting grounds, and the best Citrus in the Country. This year we are celebrating the 63rd Anniversary of the Plaquemines Parish Fair & Orange Festival held annually the first full weekend of December.  After you exit the Belle Chasse Tunnel, you take and right turn at the first traffic light onto Barriere Road and go to the end of the road. The park will be the right side with lots of free parking on the left. The Plaquemines Parish Fair & Orange Festival has many of activities to offer the entire family. We invite you to take a trip to Belle Chasse, Louisiana and experience our wonderful food, entertainment, contests, crafts, novelties and hospitality.
Tulane Women's Basketball vs Prairie View A&M
December 4, 2009
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Times: 7:00 pm
http://tulanegreenwave.com
Location:  Fogelman Arena
Phone:  (504)861-WAVE (9283)
Admission:  tickets as low as $10.00
Tulane Women's Basketball vs Prairie View A&M.
“Monte the Lion’s Children’s Holiday Party”
December 5, 2009 - December 19, 2009
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Times: 10:00 am
Location:  Hotel Monteleone, 214 Royal Street
Phone:  (866) 468-7619
Admission:  Adults $49.00; Kids $36.00
On Saturdays in December, join us for Monte the Lion’s Children’s Holiday Party. Our holiday tea is big on holiday fun. With lots of treats for kids – and grown-ups, too. Take a picture with Santa. Meet merry Mrs. Claus and the elves. Our own Monte the Lion will entertain you and give every child a souvenir Monte stuffed animal. Enjoy seasonal savories, games and caroling, too.
An Adoption Affair, sponsored by the LA/SPCA
December 5, 2009
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Times: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
http://www.la-spca.org
Location:  Canine Culture, 4920 Tchoupitoulas St
Phone:  (504) 218-4098
An Adoption Affair, sponsored by the LA/SPCA will be held at Canine Connection. Any Pit Bull or Pit mix adopted on 12/5 will receive a special gift package: $30.00 LA/SPCA obedience class gift certificate, one night free boarding at Canine Connection, five free self-washes at Canine Culture, treat bag, treats, clicker and bandana. LA/SPCA adoption counselors and volunteers will be on hand to help you select the right pet for your family. A variety of shapes, colors and sizes of four-legged friends eager to find a new home will be available for adoption.
Ashé Cultural Arts Center Presents - Holiday on the Boulevard
December 5, 2009 - December 6, 2009
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Times: Saturday 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location:  Oretha Castle Haley
For the tenth consecutive year, the Boulevard comes alive as Ashe Cultural Arts Center and GoodWork Network join with musicians, actors, merchants, and the community to create an amazingly entertaining holiday festival and marketplace in Central City New Orleans. The festival brings together a mix of jazz, hip-hop, r&b, gospel, folk, reggae, along with theater and dance. Holiday on the Boulevards events will occur on Saturday, December 5, and Sunday, December 6, 2009 at Ashe which is located at 1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., and at GoodWork Network, 1824 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd.


One of the highlights of the festival is when Ashes holiday icons, Mama YeYe & Baba Kwanzaa, meet Santa & Mrs. Claus. Led by a brass band, the couples second line from GoodWork Network to Ash where they are met by festival participants who join in the second line.



Voices Not Forgotten, another feature not to be missed, spotlights the senior citizens (ages 62 to 94) from the Central City Senior Center. These ladies and gentlemen infuse oral histories, backed by videography, into their song-and-dance routines and are known for not only packing the house, but bringing it down with a foot-stomping audience that always begs for more.



The festival also includes a marketplace which gives festival-goers the opportunity to purchase gifts from local merchants and artisans, and enjoy food prepared by local vendors.



Good Work Networks Youth Marketplace will feature youth, ages 7-21, who have participated in entrepreneurship training provided by GoodWork Network. The training culminates with real-world selling on December 5, at Holiday on the Blvd. Along with other young people, they will sell affordable food items and hand-made holiday gifts. Participating youth groups include LA Green Corps, Alpha Coffee House, Sojourner Truth Community Center, and Cafe Reconcile

Ashé Cultural Arts Center Presents - Holiday on the Boulevard
December 5, 2009 - December 6, 2009
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Times: Saturday 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location:  Oretha Castle Haley
For the tenth consecutive year, the Boulevard comes alive as Ashe Cultural Arts Center and GoodWork Network join with musicians, actors, merchants, and the community to create an amazingly entertaining holiday festival and marketplace in Central City New Orleans. The festival brings together a mix of jazz, hip-hop, r&b, gospel, folk, reggae, along with theater and dance. Holiday on the Boulevards events will occur on Saturday, December 5, and Sunday, December 6, 2009 at Ashe which is located at 1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., and at GoodWork Network, 1824 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd.


One of the highlights of the festival is when Ashes holiday icons, Mama YeYe & Baba Kwanzaa, meet Santa & Mrs. Claus. Led by a brass band, the couples second line from GoodWork Network to Ash where they are met by festival participants who join in the second line.



Voices Not Forgotten, another feature not to be missed, spotlights the senior citizens (ages 62 to 94) from the Central City Senior Center. These ladies and gentlemen infuse oral histories, backed by videography, into their song-and-dance routines and are known for not only packing the house, but bringing it down with a foot-stomping audience that always begs for more.



The festival also includes a marketplace which gives festival-goers the opportunity to purchase gifts from local merchants and artisans, and enjoy food prepared by local vendors.



Good Work Networks Youth Marketplace will feature youth, ages 7-21, who have participated in entrepreneurship training provided by GoodWork Network. The training culminates with real-world selling on December 5, at Holiday on the Blvd. Along with other young people, they will sell affordable food items and hand-made holiday gifts. Participating youth groups include LA Green Corps, Alpha Coffee House, Sojourner Truth Community Center, and Cafe Reconcile

Beauty and the Beast Tea Party
December 5, 2009
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Times: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
http://www.jpas.org
Phone:  (504) 885-2000
You are cordially invited to an enchanted afternoon with Belle, Mrs. Potts and the enchanted characters from the JPAS Production of Disney's Beauty and the Beast! Come meet and greet with your favorite Beauty and the Beast characters, enjoy delectable refreshments, fun crafts and activities! Seating is limited.
Canal Street Parade and Concer
December 5, 2009
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Times: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
http://www.fqfi.org
Location:  Canal Street
Phone:  (504) 561-8927
Admission:  Free and open to the public
Come join us for the Annual Canal Street Parade featuring floats, marching bands, pageant queens, a celebrity Santa and Mr. Bingle followed by an outdoor concert featuring jazz men Jeremy Davenport and Tim Laughlin, all of whom headline at Downtown jazz clubs, along with other performers. Merchant promotions will take place all day. 
Celebrate the Holidays Cajun Style at Audubon Zoo
December 5, 2009
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Times: 11am-1pm
Location:  Audubon Zoo, 6500 Magazine Street
Audubon Zoo in New Orleans is the place to meet Papa Noel- the Cajun father of Christmas! On Saturday, December 5, from , visitors have a chance to take pictures with Papa Noel and give him their holiday wish lists too! Each child who visits Papa Noel will receive a free candy cane and temporary tattoo. The Roland Cheramie Cajun band will get everyone into the holiday spirit, and naturalists will be on hand with holiday-themed animal encounters. Storyteller Joe Paris of Crowley and Acadiana Louisiana will present stories for children of all ages. Mr. Paris has brought the humor, adventure, and passion of the Cajun Culture to audiences all over the world, and has just returned from a European and an American Tour."
Dig, Do, Discover: “Holiday Gifts from the Garden”
December 5, 2009
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Times: 10:00 am – noon
Location:  Longue Vue House and Gardens, 7 Bamboo Road
Phone:  (504) 488-5488, ext. 410
Admission:  Free for members; $5.00 per child or adult for non-members
Come celebrate our garden’s beautiful bounty, while creating holiday gifts.  Using the inspiration of nature and objects found in the garden, make beautiful presents for yourself, your family members, and even for your favorite backyard critters.  This program is geared to children four years and older, but children and adults of all ages are welcome; guests under the age of 18 months are free.  Shine only!  Pre-registration is not required.
Hotel Monteleone Presents -Historical Characters "Louisiana Living History Project"
December 5, 2009 - December 20, 2009
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Times: 11:00 am
Location:  Hotel Monteleone Lobby
Phone:  (504) 948-0323
Back in Time with Historical Characters Sponsored by The Louisiana Living History Project, enjoy live entertainment and education with tales, songs and dances from the multi-cultural northern capital of the Caribbean in the 18th and 19th century. Appearances by Thomy Lafon, Marie Laveau, Jean Lafitte, The Baroness Pontalba, John James Audubon, Josie Arlington, John McDonogh & Papa Noel.
LA/SPCA Holiday Pet Photos
December 5, 2009 - December 6, 2009
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Times: Saturday and Sunday 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
http://www.la-spca.org
Location:  Jefferson Feed, Pet & Garden Center, located at 4421 Jefferson Hwy.
Phone:  (504) 733-8572
Admission:  $25.00
Join us for the LA/SPCA Holiday Pet Photos. Give a special gift of love and receive a CD of ten (10) digital photos of you, your pet/or family with two scenes to choose. All proceeds benefit the programs and services of Gulf Coast Doberman Rescue and The Louisiana SPCA.
Mistletoe, Mutts & Meows Holiday Photography, to benefit the LA/SPCA
December 5, 2009
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Times: 10:00 pm - 5:00 pm
http://www.la-spca.org
Location:  Petcetera, 3205 Magazine St.
Phone:  (504) 269-8711
Mistletoe, Mutts & Meows Holiday Photography, to benefit the LA/SPCA will be held at Petcetera. Professional photography by Scott Stuntz, holiday cheer, gift wrapping and giveaways.  $5.00 from each photo order will benefit the LA/SPCA.
Native Plant Conversation: “Hollies and Other Evergreens”
December 5, 2009
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Times: 8, 9, 10, and 11:00 am
Location:  Longue Vue House and Gardens, 7 Bamboo Road
Phone:  (504) 488-5488, ext. 401
Admission:  Free
Come learn about native plants of Louisiana, which are better adapted to the extreme conditions of our area and which are also more pest and disease resistant.  Held the first Saturday of each month, these free 40-minute presentations will be conducted by Longue Vue’s native plant specialists, who will focus on a different topic each month. The Wild Garden, a garden devoted to featuring native plants in an idealized setting, will be the setting for these conversations.  After each presentation, participants will receive a complimentary native plant.  This program is free, thanks to a generous grant from the Greater New Orleans Foundation Environmental Fund, but reservations are required.
PAPA NOEL HOLIDAY TEAS (Lobby Lounge)
December 5, 2009 - December 19, 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.
TENTH ANNUAL HOLIDAY ON THE BOULEVARD
December 5, 2009 - December 6, 2009
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Times: 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Location:  Ashé Cultural Arts Center & Good Work Network, 1712 and 1824 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd
Phone:  (504) 569-9070
The boulevard comes alive at this indoor festival, featuring live entertainment, storytelling, vendors, food and fun. Join Santa & Mrs. Claus in a high-spirited, one-block Second-Line to meet up with Ashé’s holiday icons, Baba Kwanzaa & Mama YeYe, as well as the Historical New Orleans Characters. Vendors offer interesting gift items.
The LA/SPCA Pit Bull or Pit mix adoption
December 5, 2009 - December 6, 2009
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Times: Saturday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm; Sunday 12:00 noon - 4:00 pm
http://www.la-spca.org
Location:  LA/SPCA, 1700 Mardi Gras Blvd
Phone:  (504) 368-5191, ext. 150
Any Pit Bull or Pit mix adopted from the LA/SPCA, will receive a special gift package:$30.00 LA/SPCA obedience class gift certificate, one night free boarding at Canine Connection, five free self-washes at Canine Culture, treat bag, treats, clicker and bandana. LA/SPCA adoption counselors and volunteers will be on hand to help you select the right pet for your family. A variety of shapes, colors and sizes of four-legged friends eager to find a new home will be available for adoption. Call or visit for more information.
Tulane Women's Basketball vs Longwood
December 5, 2009
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Times: 3:00 pm
http://tulanegreenwave.com
Location:  Lakefront Arena
Phone:  (504)861-WAVE (9283)
Admission:  tickets as low as $10.00
Tulane Women's Basketball vs Longwood.
Breakfast with Santa at the Bourbon Orleans Hotel
December 6, 2009
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Times: 11:30 am – 2:00 pm
Location:  The Orleans Ballroom at the Bourbon Orleans Hotel – 717 Orleans St., New Orleans, LA 70116
Phone:  (504) 571-4630
Admission:  Adults $25.00; Children (3 yrs - 12 yrs) - $15.00; Children (2 yrs & under) - FREE
Join us as we celebrate the holidays! We invite you and your family to have Breakfast with Santa and enjoy a delicious breakfast buffet featuring scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, blueberry pancakes, mini waffles, donuts, muffins, hot chocolate and more!  Children will be able to take pictures with Santa, enjoy story time with Mrs. Claus and participate in arts and crafts. Tickets must be purchased in advance. All major credit cards accepted. Pictures with Santa in a special Holiday folder will be available for purchase. Valet Parking is $10 per vehicle. Pictures with Santa Claus in Special Holiday Holder $10 each. We look forward to celebrating the holidays with you! Please ask about our Papa Noel rate starting at $79. Visit www.bourbonorleans.com for details.
Christmas with Aaron Neville and his Quintet featuring Charles Neville
December 6, 2009
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Times: 7:00 pm Door opens; 8:00 pm Show
http://www.hob.com
Location:  House of Blues, 225 Decatur St.
Phone:  (504) 310-4999
Admission:  $33.50
Come join us at the House of Blues for an evening of Christmas with Aaron Neville and his Quintet featuring Charles Neville.
Saint Nicholas Day Fair in Dutch Alley
December 6, 2009
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Times: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location:  Dutch Alley in the French Quarter
Phone:  (504) 412-9220
Come join us for the Saint Nicholas Day Fair in Dutch Alley.
VICTORIAN HOLIDAY TEAS (Lobby Lounge)
December 6, 2009 - December 20, 2009
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Times: 11:00 am or 2:00 p.m.
Location:  Ritz Carlton, 921 Canal Street
Phone:  (504)670-2828
Admission:  $39.00 non-inclusive of tax and gratuity (per Adult)
An elegant holiday offering, enjoy traditional tea service amidst the gentle sounds of the harp and perhaps Napoleon Bonaparte or Marie Laveau will stop by for a visit. Historic characters stroll through the holiday tea to impart stories and offer a flavor of a city steeped in culture. Reservations required.
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.
Holiday Teas
December 8, 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!
Hotel Monteleone Holiday Choirs 2009 -St. Louis King of France and Archbishop Chapelle High School
December 8, 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 and Archbishop Chapelle High School.
New Orleans Hornets vs Sacramento Kings
December 8, 2009
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Times: 7:00 pm
http://www.hornets.com
Location:  New Orleans Arena, 1501 Girod St.
Phone:  (504) 587-3663 or (800)-4NBATIX
Admission:  Tickets as low as $13.00
New Orleans Hornets vs Sacramento Kings. Come experience NBA basketball at its best as the Hornets take on the NBA's brightest stars. Bring yourself or a group to an amazing fan experience - New Orleans style!  Tickets as low as $13.00
Hotel Monteleone Holiday Choirs 2009 - St. Ann and St. Rita School
December 9, 2009
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Times: 10:00 am and 11:00 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. Ann followed by St. Rita School.
Holiday Teas
December 10, 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!
Hotel Monteleone Holiday Choirs 2009 - Holy Cross
December 10, 2009
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Times: 10:30 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 Holy Cross.
LA/SPCA Holiday Pet Photos
December 10, 2009
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Times: 4:00 pm - 7:30 pm
http://www.la-spca.org
Location:  Jefferson Feed, Pet & Garden Center, located at 4421 Jefferson Hwy.
Phone:  (504) 733-8572
Admission:  $25.00
Join us for the LA/SPCA Holiday Pet Photos. Give a special gift of love and receive a CD of ten (10) digital photos of you, your pet/or family with two scenes to choose. All proceeds benefit the programs and services of Gulf Coast Doberman Rescue and The Louisiana SPCA.
Le Petit Theatre Presents - A "White Christmas"
December 10, 2009 - December 17, 2009
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Times: Thursdays 8:00 pm
http://www.lepetittheatre.com
Location:  Le Petit Theatre, 616 Saint Peter Street
Phone:  (504) 522-2081
Admission:  $25.00 - $62.00; student and group discounts are available
Make a new holiday memory this year at Le Petit Theatre with Irving Berlin’s beloved musical “White Christmas,” a show the whole family will love, running December 4 – 20. New Orleans’ newest holiday experience will include not-to-be-missed decorations and visits from Santa at every matinee. And, just in case New Orleans gets a warm December, there’s a guarantee of snow inside the theatre.
 
A glorious stage adaptation of the beloved, timeless film, this heartwarming musical features 17 Irving Berlin standards to tell the story of two World War II veterans whose successful song and dance act (and eyes for two beautiful singing sisters) leads them to a picturesque Vermont Inn – which just happens to be owned by their former army commander – to stage a winter show. Presented originally on Broadway last year to sold-out audiences, the uplifting story is a merry and bright theatrical experience full of dancing, laughter and some of the greatest songs ever written.

The dazzling score features well-known standards such as “Blue Skies,” “I Love A Piano,” “How Deep Is the Ocean” and the perennial favorite, “White Christmas.” Le Petit’s 25-member cast features five local talents who have gone on to regional and New York theater careers: Brandt Blocker (Director), Rich Arnold (Phil Davis), Ashley Lemmler (Betty Haynes), Kasey Marino (Bob Wallace) and Julie Tolivar (Judy Haynes). Arnold – whose “White Christmas” role was performed by Danny Kaye in the film – appeared at Le Petit last year as Rich in “Cabaret.” While in New York, he has performed with the Broadway tour and Moscow companies of 42nd Street. Lemmler – who takes on Rosemary Clooney’s role – is widely known across the region.

Most recently at Le Petit, she was seen as Amalia in “She Loves Me,” Nellie in “Summer and Smoke,” and the soprano in the vocal quartet in “City of Angels.” She’s a frequent performer on the New Orleans music scene, including jazz solo spots at Harrah’s and the Ritz Carlton Hotel. Marino – stepping into Bing Crosby’s film role – was seen this past summer in Tulane Summer Lyric’s production of “Company” as Robert. He was featured in the closing company of “Hairspray” on Broadway and is currently working on several Broadway-bound projects. Tolivar – whose slot was originally filled by Vera-Ellen – understudied and played Truly Scrumptious opposite Raul Esparza in “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” on Broadway, and understudied Tony-award winning actress Karen Ziemba in the role of Georgia Hendrix in the Tony-winner “Curtains” on Broadway. She won the 2008 Kevin Kline Award for Best Actress in a Musical for Polly in “Crazy for You” at Stages St. Louis. Because of the added demand for tickets, Saturday matinees have been added to regular performances on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturday evenings and Sunday matinees.
Tales of the Toddy
December 10, 2009
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Times: 5:30 pm- 8:30 pm
Location:  W Hotel, 300 Poydras Street
Kick off the unique flavor of the holiday season at Tales of the Toddy. The best bartenders in New Orleans will be making spirits bright with special yuletide cocktails while sharing their secrets on how you can add a little spice to your own holiday festivities. The toddies won’t be the only thing leaving you with a warm feeling as a portion of every ticket sold will benefit the New Orleans Musicians Assistance Foundation.
The W Hotel Presents Tales of the Toddy Making Spirits Bright
December 10, 2009
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Times: 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Location:  W New Orleans, 333 Poydras Street
Phone:  (504) 525-9444
Join us at The W Hotel for TALES OF THE TODDY. It is the most spirited time of the year! Kick off the unique flavor of the holiday season in New Orleans with Tales of the Toddy, a holiday celebration with a cocktail twist. The best bartenders in New Orleans will be shaking up some yuletide toddies, eggnogs, punches and champagne drinks while sharing their secrets on how to add a little flair to any holiday festivities. For this holiday event with twist, we are asking local mixologists, and all those shaking up the holidays to craft a holiday cocktail using premium spirits.
 
Guests will experience new cocktails, enjoy desserts, and other delights from the area’s best restaurants and bars.  All to warm the spirit and offer good cheer, as we raise a glass to toast the season. Just by participating, you’ll be Making Spirits Bright with a little holiday cheer as the event will benefit the New Orleans Musicians Assistance Foundation, a non-profit organization that provides low cost medical care for our city’s musicians.
Hotel Monteleone Holiday Choirs 2009 - St. Catherine of Sienna School and Holy Cross School
December 11, 2009
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Times: 10:00 am and 11:00 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. Catherine of Sienna School followed by Holy Cross School. 
House of Blues Present - John Prine with Special Guest Iris DeMent
December 11, 2009 - December 12, 2009
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Times: 7:00 pm Door opens; 8:00 pm Show
http://www.hob.com
Location:  House of Blues, 225 Decatur St.
Phone:  (504) 310-4999
Admission:  $40.00
Come join us at The House of Blues for John Prine with Special Guest Iris DeMent.
JPAS Theatre Kids! Present A Christmas Carol
December 11, 2009 - December 20, 2009
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Times: Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm; Sunday at 2:00 pm
http://www.jpas.org
Location:  Westwego Performing Arts Theatre, 177 Sala Avenue in Westwego
Phone:  (504) 885-2000 ext. 205
This version of the Dicken's classic is a joyous children's play based on the world's most popular Christmas story! All your favorite characters - Ebenezer Scrooge, Bob Cratchit, Tiny Tim - and a host of others bring the spirit of Christmas to the hearts of everyone - cast, audience, young and old alike! A Christmas Carol is packed with humor, excitement, drama, music and warmth of the holiday season.
New Orleans Hornets vs. New York Knicks
December 11, 2009
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Times: 7:00 pm
http://www.hornets.com
Location:  New Orleans Arena, 1501 Girod St.
Phone:  (504) 587-3663
Admission:  Tickets as low as $13.00
New Orleans Hornets vs New York Knicks. Come experience NBA basketball at its best as the Hornets take on the NBA's brightest stars. Bring yourself or a group to an amazing fan experience - New Orleans style!  Tickets as low as $13.00
The Inn on Bourbon Presents - A Christmas Concert with Bon Operatit
December 11, 2009
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Times: 7:00 pm
http://www.bonoperatit.com
Location:  The Inn on Bourbon, 541 Bourbon Street
Phone:  (504) 524-7611
Admission:  Free
The Inn on Bourbon will feature a Christmas Concert with Bon Operatit! Come celebrate with food, special opera themed cocktails and fun at The IOB's Puccini Bar.
Yuletide Celebration - In Covington
December 11, 2009
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Times: 7:30 pm
Location:  Benet Hall, St. Joseph Seminary College
Phone:  (504) 523-6530
Admission:  $15.00 - $30.00
Come join us for a  spectacular night of popular holiday favorites, food, and fun!
Bywater Art Market @ Markey Park
December 12, 2009
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Times: 9:00 am
Location:  Markey Park, 700 block of Piety between Royal and Dauphine Street
Phone:  (504) 944-7900

Approaching their 9 year anniversary, the Bywater Art Market continues to go strong with their unique mission of presenting highly juried, original works of art at affordable prices. No rides, no kids tents, no music – this is not a mini jazz festival; it’s about celebrating and promoting Art!

Admission is free and refreshments by Nathan’s Que Crawl (the Purple Truck!) will be available.
Happy Ho-Ho-Holidays Family Tea with Santa
December 12, 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
Glad tidings and great tea!  Children and their parents are invited to join Santa in celebrating the holidays at Longue Vue with songs, stories, and holiday cheer. Have photos taken with Santa, and create a festive frame to capture and share the joyful spirit of the season. Toast the holidays with a complimentary glass of bubbly cheer, served with hot chocolate, cookies, sandwiches, and tea. Reservations are required, and seating is limited.
Kids on Canal At the Chateau Bourbon
December 12, 2009
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Times: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location:  Chateau Bourbon-A Wyndham Historic Hotel
Phone:  (504) 586-0800
Admission:  $10.00 per person
Elves will escort children to festively decorated craft stations as Chateau Bourbon Hotel and ACCENT on Children's Arrangements will offer creative holiday projects. Then the kids can sip hot chocolate while enjoying a visit from Santa! Reservations Required.
Kids on Canal At the Chateau Bourbon
December 12, 2009
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Times: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location:  Chateau Bourbon-A Wyndham Historic Hotel
Phone:  (504) 586-0800
Admission:  $10.00 per person
Elves will escort children to festively decorated craft stations as Chateau Bourbon Hotel and ACCENT on Arrangements will offer creative holiday projects. Then the kids can sip hot chocolate while enjoying a visit from Santa!
LA/SPCA Holiday Pet Photos
December 12, 2009
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Times: 4:00 pm - 7:30 pm
http://www.la-spca.org
Location:  Jefferson Feed, Pet & Garden Center, located at 4421 Jefferson Hwy.
Phone:  (504) 733-8572
Admission:  $25.00
Join us for the LA/SPCA Holiday Pet Photos. Give a special gift of love and receive a CD of ten (10) digital photos of you, your pet/or family with two scenes to choose. All proceeds benefit the programs and services of Gulf Coast Doberman Rescue and The Louisiana SPCA.
Louisiana Philharmonic Presents - Mendelssohn and Mozart
December 12, 2009
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Times: 8:00 pm
http://www.lpomusic.com
Location:  Mahalia Jackson Theater of the Performing Arts
Phone:  (504) 287-0351
Admission:  $15.00 - $65.00
Come join us for Mendelssohn: Symphony No. 4 “Italian.”
Louisiana Philharmonic Presents - Messiah in Hammond
December 12, 2009
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Times: 7:30 pm
http://www.lpomusic.com
Location:  Holy Ghost Catholic Church, Hammond
Phone:  (504) 523-6530
Admission:  $15.00 - $35.00
Come join us for Handel's Messiah.
The Preservation Resource Center's Holiday Tour of Garden District Homes
December 12, 2009 - December 13, 2009
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Times: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location:  Garden District
Phone:  (504) 581-7032
Admission:  Tickets purchased in advance $30 for PRC members / $35 for non-members $25 for groups of 10 or more; Purchased on the day of the tour $40
Every year the Preservation Resource Center presents a holiday home tour of private homes in the Garden District of New Orleans. In 2009 there are seven magnificent homes of the tour including the home of Mr. & Mrs. Thomas D. Westfeldt II. This home at 2340 Prytania Street was built in 1838 on the Livaudais plantation and is the oldest home in the Garden District. It has been occupied by the same family for over 150 years. Current resident Thomas Westfeldt II is a prominent coffee importer and local philanthropist, and was crowned as Rex -- King of Carnival -- during the 2009 Mardi Gras season. On the day of the tour, tickets may be purchased at the headquarters at Trinity Episcopal Church at 1329 Jackson Avenue. The event includes informational tours of the interiors of historic Garden District homes. There will be live performances by New Orleans musicians at each home on the tour. The tour headquarters include a café with food from Palate and New Orleans¡¦ premier holiday boutique with a wide variety of vendors selling unique artisan wares.
Treme Creole Gumbo Festival
December 12, 2009
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Times: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Location:  1225 N. Rampart St.
Phone:  (504) 558-6100
Admission:  Free
The second annual Treme Creole Gumbo Festival celebrates the history of Faubourg Treme as a hotbed of New Orleans musical and culinary culture. The festival takes place Saturday, Dec. 12, in the parking lot of the new Jazz & Heritage Center (formerly the Tharp-Sontheimer-Laudumiey Funeral Home) at 1225 N. Rampart Street. Admission is free. Several outstanding New Orleans Creole restaurants will be on hand selling their own takes on gumbo and other local delicacies. Locally made wearable art, jewelry and fine crafts for the home will be featured in the festival's Arts & Crafts Market. The festival also includes the fourth annual Jazz & Heritage Holiday Bazaar - a special sale of official Jazz Fest t-shirts, posters and other collectibles. The Treme Creole Gumbo Festival is produced and presented by the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation. Co-sponsors include the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities and the Southern Food and Beverage Museum.
3rd Annual Cruising with Santa aboard the Creole Queen
December 13, 2009 - December 20, 2009
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Times: Boarding time 10:30 am; Cruise 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
http://www.creolequeen.com
Phone:  (504) 529-4567
Admission:  $20.00 per adult; $10.00 per child; Advanced reservations required for $25.00 combo rate 1 parent 1 child
Join us for a cruise onboard the Mississippi River with Holiday music, cookies, and hot cocoa with Santa. Bring your camera for pictures with Santa!  Bring a toy for toys for tots.
Breakfast with Santa at the Bourbon Orleans Hotel
December 13, 2009 - December 20, 2009
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Times: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location:  The Orleans Ballroom at the Bourbon Orleans Hotel – 717 Orleans St., New Orleans, LA 70116
Phone:  (504) 571-4630
Join us as we celebrate the holidays! We invite you and your family to have Breakfast with Santa and enjoy a delicious breakfast buffet featuring scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, blueberry pancakes, mini waffles, donuts, muffins, hot chocolate and more!  Children will be able to take pictures with Santa, enjoy story time with Mrs. Claus and participate in arts and crafts. Tickets must be purchased in advance. All major credit cards accepted. Pictures with Santa in a special Holiday folder will be available for purchase. Valet Parking is $10 per vehicle. Pictures with Santa Claus in Special Holiday Holder $10 each. We look forward to celebrating the holidays with you! Please ask about our Papa Noel rate starting at $79. Visit www.bourbonorleans.com for details.
Chanukah at Riverwalk
December 13, 2009
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Times: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
http://www.riverwalkmarketplace.com
Location:  Riverwalk Marketplace
Phone:  (504) 522-1555
Admission:  FREE
The  Riverwalk Marketplace will host the Annual Chanukah at Riverwalk celebration in partnership with Chabad Lubavitch Louisiana. The spectacular event features the Louisiana's largest menorah as well as, traditional Jewish music, food and festivities.
UNO Lakefront Arena Presents - Kelly Clarkson
December 13, 2009
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Times: 7:30 pm
Location:  UNO Lakefront Arena
Phone:  (504) 280-7222
Admission:  $42.50 - $282.50
Pop superstar Kelly Clarkson brings her tour to the Lakefront Arena for a night that her fans have been waiting for! Don’t miss out on this special night – get your tickets early!
Hotel Monteleone Holiday Choirs 2009 - Ursuline Choir
December 14, 2009
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Times: 11:30 am and 2:00 pm
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 Ursuline Choir and NOCCA.
Holiday Teas
December 15, 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!
Hotel Monteleone Holiday Choirs 2009 - Ursuline
December 15, 2009
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Times: 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 Ursuline.
Christmas in New Orleans Book Signing with Peggy Scott Laborde and John T. Magill
December 16, 2009
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Times: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Location:  Longue Vue House and Gardens, 7 Bamboo Road
Phone:  (504) 488-5488, ext. 333
Admission:  Free
Enjoy the company of Christmas in New Orleans authors Peggy Scott Laborde and John T. Magill over light holiday refreshments during this book signing at The Shop at Longue Vue. Reminisce about holidays in the Crescent City through the pages of this festive new book, which features photographs, recipes, and stories highlighting how New Orleanians have celebrated the season since the 1800s. Purchase your last minute holiday gifts on this special night when the shop stays open late!
Hotel Monteleone Holiday Choirs 2009 - St. Philip Neri
December 16, 2009
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Times: 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. Philip Neri.
LMFAO's Party Rock Tour with Special Guests: Far East Movement, Paradiso Girls and Space Cowboy
December 16, 2009
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Times: 8:00 pm Door opens; 9:00 pm Show
http://www.hob.com
Location:  House of Blues, 225 Decatur St.
Phone:  (504) 310-4999
Admission:  $18.50
Come join us at the House of Blues for LMFAO's Party Rock Tour with Special Guests: Far East Movement, Paradiso Girls and Space Cowboy.
New Orleans Hornets vs Detroit Pistons
December 16, 2009
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Times: 7:00 pm
http://www.hornets.com
Location:  New Orleans Arena, 1501 Girod St
Phone:  (504) 587-3663 or (800)-4NBATIX
Admission:  Tickets as low as $13.00
New Orleans Hornets vs Detroit Pistons . Come experience NBA basketball at its best as the Hornets take on the NBA's brightest stars. Bring yourself or a group to an amazing fan experience - New Orleans style!  Tickets as low as $13.00
Tulane Men's Basketball vs. McNeese St.
December 16, 2009
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Times: 7:00 pm
http://www.tulanegreenwave.com
Location:  Fogelman Arena
Phone:  (504) 861-WAVE
Admission:  tickets as low as $15.00
The Tulane Men's basketball team takes on  McNeese State at Fogelman Arena.
Holiday Teas
December 17, 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!
Hotel Monteleone Holiday Choirs 2009 - St. Cletus
December 17, 2009
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Times: 10:30 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. Cletus.
House of Blues Present - Underoath plus August Burns Red also plus Emery
December 17, 2009
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Times: 5:30 pm Door opens; 6:00 pm Show
http://www.hob.com
Location:  House of Blues, 225 Decatur St.
Phone:  (504) 310-4999
Admission:  $21.00
Come join us at the House of Blues for Underoath plus August Burns Red and Emery.
Louisiana Philharmonic Presents - Messiah
December 17, 2009
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Times: 7:30 pm
http://www.lpomusic.com
Location:  First Baptist New Orleans, 5290 Canal Blvd. New Orleans
Phone:  (504) 523-6530
Admission:  $15.00 - $65.00
Come join us for Handel's Messiah.
Disney Live! Rockin' Road Show
December 18, 2009
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Times: 10:30 am, 3:30 pm, and 6:30 pm
http://arena.uno.edu
Location:  Lake Front Arena, 6801 Franklin Ave.
Phone:  (504) 280-7222
Admission:  $19.00 - $56.00
Get ready to dim the lights and raise the curtain – Mickey Mouse is in the house and he’s setting the stage for fun - just for you! But first he’ll need to find some amazing acts to put in his show. Mickey, Minnie, Goofy and Donald all head off on an adventure and find some great friends to help them out. You’ll get to sing along to cool songs, jump out of your seat to dance to the beat and laugh out loud with Buzz and Woody from Toy Story, Cinderella, Tigger, and more of your Disney friends at this show-stopping, zany, on-stage adventure coming right to your hometown!
New Orleans Hornets vs Denver Nuggets
December 18, 2009
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Times: 7:00 pm
Location:  New Orleans Arena, 1501 Girod St
Phone:  (504) 587-3663 or (800)-4NBATIX
Admission:  Tickets as low as $13.00
New Orleans Hornets vs Denver Nuggets. Come experience NBA basketball at its best as the Hornets take on the NBA's brightest stars. Bring yourself or a group to an amazing fan experience - New Orleans style! Tickets as low as $13.00
PAPA NOEL HOLIDAY TEAS (Lobby Lounge)
December 18, 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.
Playhouse Disney Live!
December 18, 2009
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Times: 12:30 pm, 3:30 pm, and 6:30 pm
http://www.arena.uno.edu
Location:  Lake Front Arena, 6801 Franklin Ave.
Phone:  (800) 745-3000
Admission:  $19.00 - $56.00
Get ready to dim the lights and raise the curtain – Mickey Mouse is in the house and he’s setting the stage for fun - just for you! But first he’ll need to find some amazing acts to put in his show. Mickey, Minnie, Goofy and Donald all head off on an adventure and find some great friends to help them out. You’ll get to sing along to cool songs, jump out of your seat to dance to the beat and laugh out loud with Buzz and Woody from Toy Story, Cinderella, Tigger, and more of your Disney friends at this show-stopping, zany, on-stage adventure coming right to your hometown!
Procrastinator's Pajama Party and Sweet Tooth Soiree at the French Market
December 18, 2009
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Times: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location:  French Market
Phone:  (504) 522-2621
Come join us for the Procrastinator's Pajama Party and Sweet Tooth Soiree at the Flea Market.
Arts Market of New Orleans
December 19, 2009
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Times: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location:  Palmer Park (at the corner of S. Claiborne Ave. and S. Carrollton Ave.
Phone:  (504) 523-1465
Presented by the Arts Council of New Orleans, the Arts Market is a monthly arts market held the LAST Saturday of every month. Located at Palmer Park in the lovely Carrollton Section of Uptown New Orleans (At the corner of two well trafficked streets, S. Claiborne Ave and S. Carrollton Ave,) the Arts Market has no admission charge. The Arts Market features handmade, affordable art from local and regional artists and artisans. Styles of art include Painting, Photography, Ceramics, Glass, Jewelry, Wood, and Printmaking, plus handmade clothing, soap, candles, and other delights. Between 50 and 100 artists display and sell their wares each month. The Arts Market also features live entertainment, food and beverage booths, and a children's activities area.
New Orleans Saints vs the Dallas Cowboys
December 19, 2009
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Times: 7:20 pm
http://www.neworleanssaints.com
Location:  Louisiana Superdome
Phone:  (504)587-3663
The New Orleans Saints and the  Dallas Cowboys  kickoff at 7:20 pm
Tulane Men's basketball vs VCU
December 19, 2009
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Times: 1:00 pm
http://tulanegreenwave.com
Location:  Fogelman Arena
Phone:  (504)861-WAVE (9283)
Admission:  tickets as low as $15.00
Tulane Men's basketball vs VCU.
Caroling in Jackson Square
December 20, 2009
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Times: Gates open at 6:30 pm; Caroling 7:00 pm
http://www.patioplanters.org
Location:  Jackson Square
Phone:  (504) 523-7047
Admission:  Free and open to the public

Join in a truly moving 63-year-old tradition as Jackson Square brims with candlelit faces and song-lit spirits as high as the spires of the St. Louis Cathedral.  Candles and song sheets provided.

Coors Light Post Game After Party
December 20, 2009
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Location:  Masquerade Showroom
Phone:  (504) 533-6000
When every Saints home game is over, things will heat up in Masquerade with the Coors Light After Party. Join us after every home game for two hours of giveaways, live music and $2 Coors Light. Plus, register to win the coolest VIP package ever including: 2 Coors Light Tailgating Passes, 2 Tickets to the next home game, and 2 VIP Cold Zone passes. Must be 21 years of age or older to enter.
Holiday Home Tour
December 20, 2009
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Times: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location:  French Quarter
Phone:  (504) 524-9595 or (800) 356-6252
Admission:  $15.00 per person
Savor the holiday spirit as The Patio Planters of the Vieux Carré presents French Quarter residences dressed for the season. The tour includes interesting architectural styles and home furnishings, as well as a variety of collections of Christmas decorations. This December fund raiser is a prelude to the highly anticipated Caroling in Jackson Square later in the evening. Tickets are available for purchase at Creole Delicacies, 533 St. Ann Street (at Jackson Square)
Preservation Hall Presents - A Creole Christmas
December 20, 2009
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Times: 4:30 pm
Location:  Preservation Hall, 726 St. Peter Street
Phone:  (504) 522-2841
Join us at the Preservation Hall for a Creole Christmas featuring Lars Edegran, Big Al Carson, Leroy Jones, Freddie Lonzo, Evan Christopher, Kerry Lewis, and Shannon Powell.
R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl
December 20, 2009
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Times: 7:00 pm
Location:  Louisiana Superdome
Phone:  (504) 587-3663
The New Orleans Bowl, a post-season NCAA college football bowl game, has been played annually at the Louisiana Superdome since 2001. The annual football game matches up the best of the Sunbelt Conference and Conference USA.
Tulane Women's Basketball vs Stephen F. Austin
December 20, 2009
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Times: 2:00 pm
http://tulanegreenwave.com
Location:  Fogelman Arena
Phone:  (504)861-WAVE (9283)
Admission:  tickets as low as $10.00
Tulane Women's Basketball vs  Stephen F. Austin.
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.
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.
Holiday Teas
December 22, 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!
Tulane Women's Basketball vs McNeese State
December 22, 2009
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Times: 7:00 pm
http://tulanegreenwave.com
Location:  Fogelman Arena
Phone:  (504)861-WAVE (9283)
Admission:  tickets as low as $10.00
Tulane Women's Basketball vs McNeese State.
Home For The Holidays - Rebirth Brass Band, Kermit Ruffins & The Barbeque Swingers
December 23, 2009
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Times: 7:30 pm
http://www.hob.com
Location:  House of Blues, 225 Decatur St.
Phone:  (504) 310-4999
Admission:  $30.00
Come join us at the House of Blues for Home For The Holidays - Rebirth Brass Band, Kermit Ruffins & The Barbeque Swingers with special guests Amanda Shaw and Shamarr Allen plus The Eric Lindell Trio with special guests Stanton Moore.
Home For The Holidays Patron Party - Nova Nola featuring Sasha Masakowski and the John Boutte Band
December 23, 2009
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Times: 6:00 pm
http://www.hob.com
Location:  House of Blues, 225 Decatur St.
Phone:  (504) 310-4999
Admission:  $125.00
Come join us at The House of Blues for Home For The Holidays Patron Party - Nova Nola featuring Sasha Masakowski and John Boutte Band with special guests Theresa Andersson - Includes buffet dinner and open bar.
New Orleans Hornets vs Golden State
December 23, 2009
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Times: 7:00 pm
http://www.hornets.com
Location:  New Orleans Arena, 1501 Girod St
Phone:  (504) 587-3663 or (800)-4NBATIX
Admission:  Tickets as low as $13.00
New Orleans Hornets vs Golden State Warriors. Come experience NBA basketball at its best as the Hornets take on the NBA's brightest stars. Bring yourself or a group to an amazing fan experience - New Orleans style! Tickets as low as $13.00
Christmas Eve "Bonfire Adventure"
December 24, 2009
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Times: Departs at 3:00pm; returns 9:00pm (approx)
http://www.GrayLineNewOrleans.com
Location:  Departs from Lighthouse @ Toulouse Street and the Mississippi River
Phone:  (800) 535-7786 or (504) 569-1401
Admission:  Adult: $82.00; Child: $52.00; Group: $73.75
Join our BONFIRE ADVENTURE as we travel to Destrehan Plantation for a guided tour of this original "indigo" plantation. You'll also have the opportunity to see period craft demonstrations of open hearth cooking. Your tour guide entertains you with a history of Plantation Country and serves eggnog as you travel to the banks of the Mississippi. Enjoy some local cuisine at an old fashioned Cajun country party by the river before viewing the lighting of the bonfires. Dress is casual, wear comfortable shoes. This is a guided motorcoach tour with some walking required (approximately 8-10 blocks).
CHRISTMAS EVE DINNER (Mélange)
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:  $65.00 non-inclusive of tax and gratuity (per Adult); $95.00 with Wine Pairings- non-inclusive of tax and gratuity (per Adult); $25.00 non-inclusive of tax and gratuity (per Child under age 12)
Prepared by the team of culinary professionals at The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans, this four-course prix fixe menu allows diners to enjoy the spirit of the holiday season with friends and family. Wine pairings are optional. Reservations required.
Preservation Hall Presents - A Creole Christmas
December 24, 2009
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Times: First Show Door opens 2:00 pm; Second Show Doors open 4:00 pm
Location:  Preservation Hall, 726 St. Peter Street
Phone:  (504) 522-2841
Join us at the Preservation Hall for a Creole Christmas featuring Lars Edegran, Big Al Carson, Leroy Jones, Freddie Lonzo, Evan Christopher, Kerry Lewis, and Shannon Powell. Call for tickets.
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.
Coors Light Post Game After Party
December 27, 2009
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Location:  Masquerade Showroom
Phone:  (504) 533-6000
When every Saints home game is over, things will heat up in Masquerade with the Coors Light After Party. Join us after every home game for two hours of giveaways, live music and $2 Coors Light. Plus, register to win the coolest VIP package ever including: 2 Coors Light Tailgating Passes, 2 Tickets to the next home game, and 2 VIP Cold Zone passes. Must be 21 years of age or older to enter.
New Orleans Saints vs the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
December 27, 2009
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Times: 12:00 pm
http://www.neworleanssaints.com
Location:  Louisiana Superdome
Phone:  (504)587-3663
The New Orleans Saints and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers kickoff at 12:00 Noon.
Tulane Women's Basketball vs Long Island
December 28, 2009
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Times: 6:00 pm
http://tulanegreenwave.com
Location:  Fogelman Arena
Phone:  (504)861-WAVE (9283)
Admission:  tickets as low as $10.00
Tulane Women's Basketball vs Long Island.
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!
House of Blues Present - Better than Ezra
December 30, 2009
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Times: 7:00 pm Door opens; 8:00 pm Show
Location:  House of Blues, 225 Decatur St.
Phone:  (504) 310-4999
Admission:  $35.00
Come join us at the House of Blues for a live performance featuring Alternative Rock music by Better Than Ezra.
New Orleans Hornets vs Miami Heat
December 30, 2009
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Times: 7:00 pm
http://www.hornets.com
Location:  New Orleans Arena, 1501 Girod St
Phone:  (504) 587-3663 or (800)-4NBATIX
Admission:  Tickets as low as $13.00
New Orleans Hornets vs Miami Heat. Come experience NBA basketball at its best as the Hornets take on the NBA's brightest stars. Bring yourself or a group to an amazing fan experience - New Orleans style! Tickets as low as $13.00
"Pop A Cork" for City Park"
December 31, 2009
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Location:  City Park in The Pavillion of Two Sisters
Phone:  (504) 483-9376
Come and join us New Year's eve in the garden amidst the lights of celebration for an elegant eveniing.This event will feature dancing and dining with a five course gourmet dinner, open bar, party favors, champagne and dessert at midnight. Reservations are limited. Cocktail attire required.   
A NOLA New Year's Eve
December 31, 2009
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Times: 9:00 pm
http://www.crescentcitycountdown.com
Location:  Jackson Square, French Quarter
Phone:  (985) 630-4604
The Crescent City Countdown Club will present the traditional New Year's Eve festivities in the New Orleans French Quarter including live local music and a gumbo pot drop to launch the midnight barrage of fireworks over the mighty Mississippi River.
House of Blues Present - Better Than Ezra - Open Bar Included In Ticket Price
December 31, 2009
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Times: 9:30 pm Door opens; 10:00 pm Show
http://www.hob.com
Location:  House of Blues, 225 Decatur St.
Phone:  (504) 310-4999
Admission:  $100.00
Come join us at the House of Blues for a live performance featuring Alternative Rock music by Better Than Ezra.
New Year’s Eve Means Dinner in The Hunt Room Grill
December 31, 2009
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Times: Open seating 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location:  Hotel Monteleone, 214 Royal Street - Hunt Room
Phone:  (504) 523-3341, ext. 4240
Admission:  Starting at $65.00-$80.00 (5 courses)
Come join us for New Year’s Eve Means Dinner in The Hunt Room Grill. Dinner in The Hunt Room Grill is the perfect way to kick off your New Year’s Eve celebration – or the elegant culmination of the evening. You’ll love the setting, the service and the specially-selected four-course menu. On New Year’s Eve.
NEW YEARS EVE- EARLY NIGHT OUT (Mélange)
December 31, 2009
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Times: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location:  Ritz Carlton, 921 Canal Street
Phone:  (504)670-2828
Admission:  $65.00 non-inclusive of tax and gratuity (per Adult) $95.00 with Wine Pairings- non-inclusive of tax and gratuity (per Adult); $25.00 non-inclusive of tax and gratuity (per Child under age 12)
For revelers who want to enjoy an early night out on New Year’s Eve, then the four-course prixe fix dinner at The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans is the perfect option. It could also be the case that patrons want to enjoy and early dinner before heading out to parties or the French Quarter for the night. The Early Night Out dinner fits the bill. Reservations required.
NEW YEARS EVE- TUXEDOS & TINIS (Mélange/Lobby Lounge)
December 31, 2009
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Times: Reception: 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm and Dinner: 9:00 pm to the New Year
Location:  Ritz Carlton, 921 Canal Street
Phone:  (504)670-2828
Admission:  $250.00 non-inclusive of tax and gratuity (per Adult)
Reserve the most prized ticket in the City, New Year’s Eve at The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans, also known as Tuxedo and Tinis night. Men should don their favorite black tie ensemble while ladies should be in evening attire. This five-course celebratory dinner features martinis, live jazz, party favors and a midnight champagne toast. Advance payment required and reservations required.
Noon Year's Eve at Audubon Zoo
December 31, 2009
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http://www.auduboninstitute.org
Location:  Audubon Zoo, 6500 Magazine Street
Phone:  (504) 861-2537
Come join us for Noon Year's Eve at Audubon Zoo. This fun-filled event is a family celebration to ring in the New Year on “Noon Year's Eve.” Come on down and ring in the new year with all your friends at Audubon Zoo.
The Rex Room's New Year's Eve Balcony Bash on Bourbon
December 31, 2009
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Times: 8:00 pm - 1:00 am
Location:  The Rex Room on Bourbon Street, 401 Bourbon Street Above the Jester Mardi Gras Daiquiri and Pizza Shop Corner of Bourbon and Conti
Phone:  (504) 581-6665
Admission:  $125.00 per person
Join us for the New Year's Eve Balcony Bash on Bourbon. There will be open popular brand bar and buffet and champagne toast at midnight. Bring in the New Year from our wrap around balcony over looking Bourbon Street. Balcony holds up to 100 people!!
76th Allstate Sugar Bowl Classic
January 1, 2010
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Times: 7:00 pm
Location:  Louisiana Superdome
Phone:  (504) 525-8573
The 75th Allstate Sugar Bowl Football Classic Celebrating its 75th anniversary, this year’s Sugar Bowl game on January 1, 2010, features the University Alabama Crimson Tide from the Southeastern Conference and the University Utah Utes from the Mountain West Conference.
New Orleans Hornets vs Houston Rockets
January 2, 2010
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Times: 7:00 pm
http://www.hornets.com
Location:  New Orleans Arena, 1501 Girod St
Phone:  (504) 587-3663 or (800)-4NBATIX
Admission:  Tickets as low as $13.00

New Orleans Hornets vs Houston Rockets.  Come experience NBA basketball at its best as the Hornets take on the NBA's brightest stars. Bring yourself or a group to an amazing fan experience - New Orleans style!  Tickets as low as $13.00

Mardi Gras Season
January 6, 2010 - February 16, 2010
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http://www.neworleanscvb.com
Location:  New Orleans and the Metropolitan Area
Phone:  (800) 672-6124 or (504) 566-5003
The season officially begins on the Feast of the Epiphany or Twelfth Night. Mardi Gras is a time for parties, parades, balls and celebrations. For a complete parade schedule visit www.mardigras.com
New Orleans Boat and Sports Show
January 6, 2010 - January 13, 2010
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Times: Wednesday - Friday: 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm; Saturday: 11:00 am - 10:00 pm; Sunday: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
http://www.NewOrleansBoatShow.com
Location:  New Orleans Morial Convention Center Grounds, 1400 Tchoupitoulas Street
Phone:  (504) 780-1818
Admission:  $9.00 for Adults; $5.00 for Youth (13 to 15 years);FREE for Children 12 years and $15.00 for a discount 2-day ticket
Come for the boats & gear—stay for the fun & action at the Fishin’ Fever Cove and more. Come see why life is better with a boat! Information, resources and expert, unbiased advice for boaters of all abilities.
Opera on Tap
January 6, 2010
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Times: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Location:  The Inn on Bourbon, 541 Bourbon Street New Orleans, LA
Phone:  (504) 529-2278, ext 222
Admission:  Free
Now in its 3rd season, Opera on Tap - New Orleans is attracting people from around the world. This season is expanding to The Inn on Bourbon. Opera will be heard once again in the French Quarter. Since the first performance in 2005, it became very clear that there was, and continues to be, an untapped audience starved for intense, acoustic, musical experiences. Join us at these fun nights out.
Opera On Tap
January 6, 2010
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Times: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Location:  The Inn on Bourbon, 541 Bourbon Street New Orleans, LA
Phone:  (504) 529-2278, ext 222
Admission:  Free
Now in its 3rd season, Opera on Tap - New Orleans is attracting people from around the world. This season is expanding to The Inn on Bourbon. Opera will be heard once again in the French Quarter. Since the first performance in 2005, it became very clear that there was, and continues to be, an untapped audience starved for intense, acoustic, musical experiences. Join us at these fun nights out.
Phunny Phorty Phellows Parade
January 6, 2010
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Times: 6:30 pm
http://www.phunnyphortyphellows.com
Location:  St Charles Streetcar Route
The Phunny Phorty Phellows, the Heralds of Carnival, hold their traditional countdown and official kickoff to Mardi Gras 2010. The costumed and masked krewe will assemble on Twelfth Night, January 6, 2010 at Canal Street Station (Canal & N. White) at 6:30pm. At 7pm sharp, the Phunny Phorty Phellows will board the streetcar and begin their ride to "Herarld the Arrival of Carnival" down the St. Charles Ave. Streetcar Line. All are invited to come see the PPP off beginning at 6:30, when the group starts to gather. Of course Storyville Stompers will be with us. The Phellows are an historic Mardi Gras organization that first took to the streets 1878 through 1898. They were known for their satirical parades and today¹s krewe members’ costumes often reflect topical themes. The group was revived in 1981.
St Joan Of Arc Parade
January 6, 2010
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Times: 6:00 pm
Location:  Woldenberg Park
Phone:  (504) 251-5046
Come join us for the  Twelfth Night and Joan of Arc’s birthday, admirers of the Maid of New Orleans will gather at Woldenberg Park at 5:30 p.m. and at 6:00 p.m.. walk up Conti Street , then down Decatur Street to the St. Joan statue at St. Phillip Street in the New Place de France. The parade will honor of the life and death of Jeanne D’Arc, born January 6, 1412, in Domremy , France , who was burned at the stake at age nineteen, two years after her success at the Battle of Orléans, France. This first annual parade will feature three Joan of Arcs, in addition to artists, musicians, and revelers of all ages in medieval/Renaissance costumes.

The parade will be lit by processional candles carried by 50 participants, and parade participants will sing a Joan of Arc marching song, put to an ancient French melody. Caye Mitchell of the New Orleans Posse, a riding club whose members participate in many New Orleans parades, including the Lady Godivas in Muses, will play Joan as a soldier, riding on a white horse carrying a replica of Joan’s standard (created by local artist Susan Gisleson) and will be flanked by two knights in armor on horseback bearing torches. One of these knights will be her husband Fred Mitchell, portraying the Bastard of Orléans, one of Joan’s most loyal comrades. Kelly Faucheux, one of the owners of Renaissance Publishing whose company logo happens to be the image of the Joan of Arc statue in the French Quarter—will ride on a horse as the beatified Joan, wearing a halo and covered in gold as a symbol of Joan’s redemption and immortality.

Kelley shares a birthday with Joan of Arc, and is particularly excited to celebrate her 40th in this truly New Orleans fashion, surrounded by members of Renaissance Publishing Company dressed as angels. Australia James, an honors student at Helen Cox High School and a NOCCA theatre student, will portray Joan as prisoner. She will perform a monologue from George Bernard Shaw’s play Saint Joan at the statue at St. Phillip Street , giving voice to Joan just before her execution.
 
Before the parade, she will stand at the John Scott sculpture Ocean Song at Woldenberg Park , which with its mirrored shapes resembling flames foreshadows her fate. A highlight of the parade will be the limited edition gift boxed commemorative imported Italian Saint Joan of Arc medallions and necklaces that Rob Clemenz, owner of SaintsforSinners.com will offer fortunate parade-goers. Additional throws include more reverent and unique items such as Joan of Arc prayer cards, as well as somewhat irreverent items like Atomic Fireball candies.
 
Parade participants will toast Joan below her statue with Goldschläger, a cinnamon schnapps containing tiny flakes of gold, generously provided by Glazer’s of Louisiana .
The Inn on Bourbon's Opera Returns To Bourbon Street Series
January 6, 2010
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Times: 7:00 pm
Location:  The Inn on Bourbon, 541 Bourbon Street
Phone:  (504) 524-7611
Admission:  Free
The Inn on Bourbon is continuing its Opera Returns to Bourbon Series with a jam packed schedule of free opera performances.  Come celebrate with food, special opera themed cocktails and fun at The IOB's Puccini Bar.
Battle of New Orleans Anniversary
January 8, 2010 - January 9, 2010
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Location:  Dockville Oaks, down in St Bernard Parish on St Bernard Highway
Phone:  (504) 281-0510
Admission:  free (except for Lantern Tour)
History lives at Chalmette Battlefield, site of the Battle of New Orleans in 1815. Over 100 living history reenactors will set up camp, fire cannons and muskets, discuss strategy and tactics, and demonstrate period crafts and cooking on Friday, January 9, and Saturday, January 10, 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Admission to all events except the Lantern Tour is free.  Handicapped parking is available at the battlefield; all other parking is at the St. Bernard Parish Courthouse, 1101 West. St. Bernard Hwy., Chalmette. Free shuttle buses will take visitors from the parking area to the battlefield and reenactment. On Friday, January 8, at 4:30 p.m., St. Bernard Parish will host a reenactment of the December 23, 1814, night skirmish at historic Pakenham Oaks. No parking is available at Pakenham Oaks; shuttle buses will run from the battlefield and from the courthouse parking area. On Saturday, January 9, beginning at 5:45 p.m., experience the "night before the battle" during a lantern-lit guided tour of the American and British camps. Tours begin every 10 minutes; last tour starts at 7:15 p.m. Tickets are $5; children under 5 are free (no ticket needed). See website or call 504-589-3882 ext. 121 for ticket sales information.
Midori Plays Sibelius - In Covington
January 8, 2010
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Times: 7:30 pm
http://www.lpomusic.com
Location:  First Baptist Church, 16333 Hwy. 1085 Covington, LA
Phone:  (504) 287-0351
Admission:  $15.00 - $30.00
The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra presents Midori Plays Sibelius at the First Baptist Church in Covington.
New Orleans Hornets vs New Jersey Nets
January 8, 2010
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Times: 7:00 pm
http://www.hornets.com
Location:  New Orleans Arena, 1501 Girod St
Phone:  (504) 587-3663 or (800)-4NBATIX
Admission:  Tickets as low as $13.00
New Orleans Hornets vs  New Jersey Nets. Come experience NBA basketball at its best as the Hornets take on the NBA's brightest stars. Bring yourself or a group to an amazing fan experience - New Orleans style! Tickets as low as $13.00
Tulane Women's Basketball vs Houston
January 8, 2010
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Times: 7:00 pm
http://tulanegreenwave.com
Location:  Fogelman Arena
Phone:  (504)861-WAVE (9283)
Admission:  tickets as low as $10.00
Tulane Women's Basketball vs Houston.
Tulane Men's Basketball vs UAB
January 9, 2010
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Times: TBA
http://tulanegreenwave.com
Location:  Fogelman Arena
Phone:  (504) 861-WAVE
Admission:  tickets as low as $15.00
Tulane Men's Basketball vs UAB.
House of Blues Present - Between The Buried and Me plus Cynic also plus Devin Townsend
January 10, 2010
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Times: 6:30 pm Door opens; 7:00 pm Show
http://www.hob.com
Location:  House of Blues, 225 Decatur St.
Phone:  (504) 310-4999
Admission:  $14.50 - $16.50
Come join us at the House of Blues for Between The Buried and Me plus Cynic with  Devin Townsend and  Scale The Summit.
Tulane's Women's Basketball vs Rice
January 10, 2010
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Times: 2:00 pm
http://tulanegreenwave.com
Location:  Fogelman Arena
Phone:  (504)861-WAVE (9283)
Admission:  tickets as low as $10.00
Tulane's Women's Basketball vs Rice.
The New Orleans School of Art & Craft
January 11, 2010
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http://www.nolaArtandCraft.com
Phone:  (504) 944-7900
 The New Orleans School of Art & Craft is the latest venture of art entrepreneur Blake Vonder Haar, the founder and director of The New Orleans Conservation Guild (opened in 1997), the Antique Frame Gallery (2001), New Orleans Art Supply (2005), as well as the hugely popular Bywater Art Market (2002).
 
New Orleans has had a long love affair with art and artists, and while there have been academic studies in Fine Art available in the city, there has been a real lack of instruction in Fine Craft. The School of Art & Craft hopes to fill that void with classes in Metalsmithing, Mosaics, Sculpture, Mixed Media, Puppet and Marionette making, Papermaking, Bookbinding, Calligraphy as well as Beginning Drawing and Oil Painting and Portraiture.
 
Additionally we will offer drawing and painting classes with a twist by offering specialties like “Cityscapes in Plein Air with Watercolor”; “Pen and Ink Techniques”, “Storytelling through Comics”, “Phototransfers using Encaustic”, “Printmaking: Linocuts”, "Photographing your Art", and "Basic Digital Photography", with much much more to come in the future. Several classes are designated for or appropriate for children and youth. Classes will range from one day to 12 week classes as well as weekend workshops, and will start as early as 9 am with several evening classes on the schedule.
New Orleans Hornets vs. L.A. Clippers
January 13, 2010
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Times: 7:00 pm
http://www.hornets.com
Location:  New Orleans Arena, 1501 Girod St
Phone:  (504) 587-3663 or (800)-4NBATIX
Admission:  Tickets as low as $13.00
New Orleans Hornets vs L.A. Clippers. Come experience NBA basketball at its best as the Hornets take on the NBA's brightest stars.  Bring yourself or a group to an amazing fan experience- New Orleans style! Tickets as low as $13.00
Opera On Tap
January 13, 2010
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Times: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Location:  The Rusty Nail, 1100 Constance Street New Orleans, LA
Phone:  (504) 529-2278, ext 222
Admission:  Free
Now in its 3rd season, Opera on Tap - New Orleans is attracting people from around the world. The Rusty Nail is the Opera On Tap - New Orleans home base. Since the first performance in 2005, it became very clear that there was, and continues to be, an untapped audience starved for intense, acoustic, musical experiences. Join us at these fun nights out.
Tulane Men's Basketball vs Rice
January 13, 2010
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Times: TBA
http://tulanegreenwave.com
Location:  Fogelman Arena
Phone:  (504)861-WAVE (9283)
Admission:  tickets as low as $15.00
Tulane Men's Basketball vs Rice.
Southern Rep Theatre Presents SOUTHERN REP NEW PLAY BACCHANAL
January 14, 2010 - January 31, 2010
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Times: Thursday-Saturday at 8:00 pm; Sunday Matinee at 3:00 pm
http://www.southernrep.com
Location:  3rd Fl in The Shops at Canal Place, edge of the French Quarter
Phone:  (504)-522-6545
Admission:  $19.00 - $35.00
Come gorge yourself on the new, the daring, the theatrical at SRT’s New Plays Festival. Experience the birth of new work. Revel in the voices of the South. Feast on workshops, readings, and explorations featuring Gulf Coast South writers and  New Orleans’ own actors. Southern Rep presents our Southern 10-Minute Play Competition. The winner will be our curtain-raiser for THE PIANO TEACHER, the final show in our 2009/10 Season.  Southern Rep provides discounts for students, seniors, active military, K-12 teachers, and theatre professionals (I.D. required).
House of Blues Present - Goodie Mob Reunion (Cee-Lo, Big Gipp, Khujo, and T-Mo) with special guests
January 15, 2010
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Times: Door opens 8:00 pm; 9:00 pm Show
http://www.hob.com
Location:  House of Blues, 225 Decatur St.
Phone:  (504) 310-4999
Admission:  $33.50
Come join us at the House of Blues for a live performance featuring  rap artists' Goodie Mob Reunion (Cee-Lo, Big Gipp, Khujo, and T-Mo) with very special guest Scarface.
Bywater Art Market @ Markey Park
January 16, 2010 - December 18, 2010
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Times: 9:00 am
Location:  Markey Park, 700 block of Piety between Royal and Dauphine Street
Phone:  (504) 944-7900

Approaching their 9 year anniversary, the Bywater Art Market continues to go strong with their unique mission of presenting highly juried, original works of art at affordable prices. No rides, no kids tents, no music – this is not a mini jazz festival; it’s about celebrating and promoting Art!

Admission is free and refreshments by Nathan’s Que Crawl (the Purple Truck!) will be available
New Orleans Hornets vs San Antonio Spurs
January 18, 2010
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Times: 2:30 pm
http://www.hornets.com
Location:  New Orleans Arena, 1501 Girod St
Phone:  (504) 587-3663 or (800)-4NBATIX
Admission:  Tickets as low as $13.00
New Orleans Hornets vs San Antonio Spurs. Come experience NBA basketball at its best as the Hornets take on the NBA's brightest stars. Bring yourself or a group to an amazing fan experience - New Orleans style! Tickets as low as $13.00
New Orleans Hornets vs Memphis Grizzlies
January 20, 2010
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Times: 7:00 pm
http://www.hornets.com
Location:  New Orleans Arena, 1501 Girod St.
Phone:  (504) 587-3663 or (800)-4NBATIX
Admission:  Tickets as low as $13.00
New Orleans Hornets vs Memphis Grizzlies. Come experience NBA basketball at its best as the Hornets take on the NBA's brightest stars. Bring yourself or a group to an amazing fan experience - New Orleans style! Tickets as low as $13.00
The Inn on Bourbon's Opera Returns To Bourbon Street Series
January 23, 2010
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Times: 7:00 pm
Location:  The Inn on Bourbon, 541 Bourbon Street
Phone:  (504) 524-7611
Admission:  Free
The Inn on Bourbon is continuing its Opera Returns to Bourbon Series with a jam packed schedule of free opera performances.  Come celebrate with food, special opera themed cocktails and fun at The IOB's Puccini Bar.
Tulane Women's Basketball vs Southern Miss
January 23, 2010
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Times: 2:00 pm
http://tulanegreenwave.com
Location:  Fogelman Arena
Phone:  (504)861-WAVE (9283)
Admission:  tickets as low as $10.00
Tulane Women's Basketball vs Southern Miss.
Giuseppe Verdi's Messa da Requiem
January 24, 2010
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Times: 2:30 pm
Location:  Mahalia Jackson Theater of the Performing Arts
Phone:  (504) 529-3000

The most operatic of all sacred works, the 1874 Requiem takes its rightful place in a season of treasures from the late Romantic period. The closing "Libera me" section was conceived in 1869 as part of a mass written by 13 different composers to honor Rossini after his death. That effort was abandoned, to Verdi's frustration, but five years later he resolved to bring a Requiem to completion as tribute to Alessandro Manzoni, the Italian poet, novelist and humanist. Verdi's admiration for the writer brought out his best - the music is infused with rhythmic vitality, sublime melodies and dramatic contrasts. He recycled a duet from Don Carlos and chose a quartet of singers from the European production of Aida for the Milan premiere, which he himself conducted. Join internationally known soloists from today's operatic stage, the New Orleans Opera Chorus, and choral groups from throughout our community for this special event.

Tulane Men's Basketball vs East Carolina
January 24, 2010
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Times: TBA
http://tulanegreenwave.com
Location:  Fogelman Arena
Phone:  (504) 861-WAVE
Admission:  tickets as low as $15.00
Tulane Men's Basketball vs East Carolina.
Tulane Women's Basketball vs UTEP
January 28, 2010
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Times: 7:00 pm
http://tulanegreenwave.com
Location:  Fogelman Arena
Phone:  (504)861-WAVE (9283)
Admission:  tickets as low as $10.00
Tulane Women's Basketball vs UTEP.
FOOTLOOSE
January 29, 2010 - February 7, 2010
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Times: Friday & Saturday at 7:30 pm; Sunday Matinee at 2:00 pm
http://www.jpas.org
Location:  Jefferson Performing Arts Center, 400 Phlox Street in Metairie
Phone:  (504) 885-2000
One of the most electrifying movie musicals in recent memory bursts onto the JPAS stage with exhilarating results! Life in small town Bomont is peaceful until big City boy Ren arrives. Breaking every taboo, Ren brings dance back into the heart of a town held back by the memory of a tragedy. To the rockin' rhythm of its Oscar and Tony-nominated score with dynamic new songs for the stage musical, FOOTLOOSE explodes onto the stage with classic 80's anthems like "Holding Out for a Hero," "Almost Paradise," "Let's Hear it for the Boy" and, of course "Footloose!"
New Orleans Hornets vs Chicago Bulls
January 29, 2010
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Times: 7:00 pm
http://www.hornets.com
Location:  New Oreleans Arena
Phone:  (504) 587-3663 or (800)-4NBATIX
Admission:  Tickets as low as $13.00
New Orleans Hornets vs Chicago Bulls. Come experience NBA basketball at its best as the Hornets take on the NBA's brightest stars. Bring yourself or a group to an amazing fan experience - New Orleans style! Tickets as low as $13.00
The New Orleans Ballet Association Present Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo
January 29, 2010
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Times: 7:30 pm
http://www.nobadance.com
Location:  Mahalia Jackson Theater of the Performing Arts
Phone:  (504)522-0996
Admission:  $20.00 - $125.00
Mardi Gras season kicks off with the long-awaited return of Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo. Affectionately called The Trocks, this lovable all-male ballet company performs delightful parodies of great ballet classics from Swan Lake, Giselle and the Dying Swan to the dances of George Balanchine and Martha Graham. Filling the stage with technically proficient male ballerinas on pointe and in tutus have made The Trocks a worldwide dance phenomenon and “one of the great comic creations of the American stage.
Arts Market of New Orleans
January 30, 2010 - November 27, 2010
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Times: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location:  Palmer Park (at the corner of S. Claiborne Ave. and S. Carrollton Ave.
Phone:  (504) 523-1465
Presented by the Arts Council of New Orleans, the Arts Market is a monthly arts market held the LAST Saturday of every month. Located at Palmer Park in the lovely Carrollton Section of Uptown New Orleans (At the corner of two well trafficked streets, S. Claiborne Ave and S. Carrollton Ave,) the Arts Market has no admission charge. The Arts Market features handmade, affordable art from local and regional artists and artisans. Styles of art include Painting, Photography, Ceramics, Glass, Jewelry, Wood, and Printmaking, plus handmade clothing, soap, candles, and other delights. Between 50 and 100 artists display and sell their wares each month. The Arts Market also features live entertainment, food and beverage booths, and a children's activities area.
Krewe du Vieux
January 30, 2010
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Times: 6:30 pm
http://www.kreweduvieux.org
Location:  French Quarter

Known for their satirical themes and irreverant style, Krewe du Vieux is one of Carnival's most anticipated Mardi Gras krewes with the hand-made mule-drawn floats and adult themes.

Louisiana Superdome Presents - Monster Jam
January 30, 2010
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Times: 7:00 pm
http://www.ticketmaster.com
Location:  The Louisiana Superdome, 1500 Poydras St
Phone:  (504) 522-5555
The Louisiana Superdome has been home to Monster Jam for a decade, exciting fans with explosive family entertainment. Monster Jam combines the full throttle excitement of 12,000 pound monster trucks, with the affordable ticket prices families enjoy. The Pit Party before the event allows fans to walk the massive dirt track, meet the drivers, get autographs and see the trucks up close. After every event, those who didn't get a chance to meet the truck drivers will always get another chance at a post show autograph session.  Monster Jam will return after three years this winter, to fans thirsty for their dose of metal crunching, high flying action that Monster Jam guarantees!
New Orleans Museum of Art Opening Reception for Parallel Universe
January 30, 2010
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Times: 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Location:  New Orleans Museum of Art
Phone:  (504) 658-4100
A reception will celebrate the opening of Parallel Universe and prepare the public for Quintron's first week of recording sessions. A cash bar will be available in the Great Hall and the Museum will be open throughout the evening for viewing Parallel Universe.
New Orleans Museum of Art Presents - New Orleans Artists Quintron and Miss Pussycat
January 30, 2010 - May 2, 2010
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Times: Wednesday, 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm; Thursday-Sunday, 10 am - 5:00 pm
http://www.noma.org
Location:  New Orleans Museum of Art, second floor Frederick R. Weisman Gallery
Phone:  (504) 659-4100
On January 30, New Orleans Museum of Art will kick off the 2010 contemporary exhibition schedule with a celebration of New Orleans artists Quintron and Miss Pussycat. Widely known for multimedia performances in music clubs and alternative art spaces over the past 15 years, Quintron and Miss Pussycat have inspired audiences around the world with their innovative approach to puppetry and organ-based music. Parallel Universe: Quintron and Miss Pussycat Live at City Park will be the artists' first museum exhibition. In addition to past work, Miss Pussycat will debut a new music video, and an original music album by Quintron will be recorded entirely on-site at the New Orleans Museum of Art. Parallel Universe: Quintron and Miss Pussycat Live at City Park is organized by Miranda Lash, Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art.
 
The exhibition will begin with a vibrant and comprehensive display of Miss Pussycat's puppetry, a "parallel universe" the artist creates and channels within her set designs and performances. Hundreds of her puppets will take over the first gallery, spanning the length of Miss Pussycat's career. Arranged in miniature landscapes, her handmade puppets fuse the surreal and fantastical with a dose of whimsy. Functional in purpose and beguiling in form, the puppets enact scenes laden with satire, humor, and wit, while appearing innocent and child-like. Describing the puppets as "portals to the spirit world," the artist explains that the ritual of making a puppet show allows the puppets to assume a life of their own. Her versatile working method as a puppeteer ranges from swiftly arranging puppet shows for rock concert stages, to painstakingly directing videos with large support crews and arranging prerecorded soundtracks. Miss Pussycat's presentation will include the debut of her latest puppet video.
Tulane Men's Basketball vs Southern Miss
January 30, 2010
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Times: TBA
http://tulanegreenwave.com
Location:  Fogelman Arena
Phone:  (504) 861-WAVE
Admission:  tickets as low as $15.00
Tulane Men's Basketball vs Southern Miss.
The World Famous Lipizzaner Stallions
January 31, 2010
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Times: 10:00 am
Location:  New Oreleans Arena
Phone:  (800) 745-3000
The World Famous Lipizzaner Stallions are coming to the New Orleans Arena! The Lipizzaner Stallion has galloped boldly out of the pages of over 400 years of history, and is now preserved as an equestrian work of art, an equine ballet not to be rivaled. Harkening back to a time when the horse was a symbol of grace and majesty, the Lipizzaner Stallions are truly a great experience to be enjoyed by the entire family!
 
The Lipizzan is a rare and unique breed; its history and culture is known worldwide. The Walt Disney movie The Miracle of the White Stallions, depicting General George S. Patton saving them at the end of World War II from certain extinction, created an even greater world-wide interest in the Lipizzaner breed. Had it not been for Patton, there would be no Lipizzans today.
New Orleans Hornets vs Phoenix Suns
February 1, 2010
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Times: 7:00 pm
http://www.hornets.com
Location:  New Orleans Arena, 1501 Girod St
Phone:  (504) 587-3663 or (800)-4NBATIX
Admission:  Tickets as low as $13.00
New Orleans Hornets vs Phoenix Suns. Come experience NBA basketball at its best as the Hornets take on the NBA's brightest stars. Bring yourself or a group to an amazing fan experience - New Orleans style! Tickets as low as $13.00
Mahalia Jackson Theatre for the Performing Arts Presents - Mama Mia!
February 2, 2010 - February 7, 2010
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http://www.mahaliajacksontheater.com
Location:  Mahalia Jackson Theater, in Armstrong Park at 801 N. Rampart Street, New Orleans, Louisiana
Phone:  (504) 287-0351
An independent, single mother who owns a small hotel on an idyllic Greek island, Donna is about to let go of Sophie, the spirited daughter she’s raised alone. For Sophie’s wedding, Donna has invited her two lifelong best girlfriends—practical and no-nonsense Rosie and wealthy, multi-divorcee Tanya - from her one-time backing band, Donna and the Dynamos. But Sophie has secretly invited three guests of her own. On a quest to find the identity of her father to walk her down the aisle, she brings back three men from Donna’s past to the Mediterranean paradise they visited 20 years earlier. Over 24 chaotic, magical hours, new love will bloom and old romances will be rekindled on this lush island full of possibilities. Inspired by the storytelling magic of ABBA’s songs from “Dancing Queen” and “S.O.S.” to “Money, Money, Money” and “Take a Chance on Me,” MAMMA MIA! is a celebration of mothers and daughters, old friends and new family found.
New Orleans Hornets vs Oklahoma City
February 3, 2010
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Times: 7:00 pm
http://www.hornets.com
Location:  New Orleans Arena, 1501 Girod St
Phone:  (504) 587-3663 or (800)-4NBATIX
Admission:  Tickets as low as $13.00
New Orleans Hornets vs Oklahoma City. Come experience NBA basketball at its best as the Hornets take on the NBA's brightest stars. Bring yourself or a group to an amazing fan experience - New Orleans style! Tickets as low as $13.00
New Orleans Museum of Art Presents - New Orleans Artists Quintron and Miss Pussycat
February 3, 2010 - May 2, 2010
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Times: Wednesday, 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm; Thursday-Sunday, 10 am - 5:00 pm
Location:  New Orleans Museum of Art, One Collins Diboll Circle, City Park
Phone:  (504) 659-4100
New Orleans Museum of Art will kick off the 2010 contemporary exhibition schedule with a celebration of New Orleans artists Quintron and Miss Pussycat. Widely known for multimedia performances in music clubs and alternative art spaces over the past 15 years, Quintron and Miss Pussycat have inspired audiences around the world with their innovative approach to puppetry and organ-based music. Parallel Universe: Quintron and Miss Pussycat Live at City Park will be the artists' first museum exhibition. In addition to past work, Miss Pussycat will debut a new music video, and an original music album by Quintron will be recorded entirely on-site at the New Orleans Museum of Art. Parallel Universe: Quintron and Miss Pussycat Live at City Park is organized by Miranda Lash, Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art.
 
The exhibition will begin with a vibrant and comprehensive display of Miss Pussycat's puppetry, a "parallel universe" the artist creates and channels within her set designs and performances. Hundreds of her puppets will take over the first gallery, spanning the length of Miss Pussycat's career. Arranged in miniature landscapes, her handmade puppets fuse the surreal and fantastical with a dose of whimsy. Functional in purpose and beguiling in form, the puppets enact scenes laden with satire, humor, and wit, while appearing innocent and child-like. Describing the puppets as "portals to the spirit world," the artist explains that the ritual of making a puppet show allows the puppets to assume a life of their own. Her versatile working method as a puppeteer ranges from swiftly arranging puppet shows for rock concert stages, to painstakingly directing videos with large support crews and arranging prerecorded soundtracks. Miss Pussycat's presentation will include the debut of her latest puppet video.
New Orleans Hornets vs Philadelphia 76ers
February 5, 2010
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Times: 7:00 pm
http://www.hornets.com
Location:  New Orleans Arena, 1501 Girod St.
Phone:  (504) 587-3663 or (800)-4NBATIX
Admission:  Tickets as low as $13.00
New Orleans Hornets vs Philadelphia 76ers. Come experience NBA basketball at its best as the Hornets take on the NBA's brightest stars. Bring yourself or a group to an amazing fan experience - New Orleans style! Tickets as low as $13.00
Oshun and Pygmalion Parades
February 5, 2010
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Times: 6:00 pm
Location:  Uptown, St. Charles Ave
Mardi Gras Revelers come enjoy the Oshun and Pygmalion Parades. Krewes roll down St. Charles Avenue to Canal Street. A single route for all parades.
Tulane Women's Basketball vs Tulsa
February 5, 2010
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Times: 7:00 pm
http://tulanegreenwave.com
Location:  Fogelman Arena
Phone:  (504)861-WAVE (9283)
Admission:  tickets as low as $10.00
Tulane Women's Basketball vs Tulsa.
Krewe of Pontchartrain, Sparta, and Pegasus
February 6, 2010
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Times: 2:00 pm ; 6:00 pm; and 6:45 pm
Location:  Uptown
Mardi Gras Revelers come enjoy Krewe of Pontchartrain, Sparta, and Pegasus. Krewes roll down St. Charles Avenue to Canal Street. A single route for all parades. 
Mystic Krewe of Shangri-LA
February 6, 2010
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Times: 2:00 pm
Location:  French Quarter
Mardi Gras Revelers come enjoy the Mystic Krewe of Shangri-LA.
Tulane Men's Basketball vs SMU
February 6, 2010
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Times: TBA
http://tulanegreenwave.com
Location:  Fogelman Arena
Phone:  (504) 861-WAVE
Admission:  tickets as low as $15.00
Tulane Men's Basketball vs SMU.
Krewe of Barkus
February 7, 2010
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Times: 2:00 pm
http://www.barkus.org
Location:  French Quarter
THROW ME A BONE, MONSIEUR! New Orleans' only Carnival parade for dogs, Barkus trots down the streets of the French Quarter two Sunday's before Mardi Gras. Each year a new Queen is chosen, always a rescued or adopted female dog.
Krewe of Carrollton Parade
February 7, 2010
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Times: 12:00 pm
Location:  Uptown
Mardi Gras Revelers come enjoy the Krewe of Carrollton Parade. Krewes roll down St. Charles Avenue to Canal Street. A single route for all parades.
Krewe of King Arthur Parade
February 7, 2010
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Times: 1:15 pm
Location:  Uptown
Mardi Gras Revelers come enjoy the Krewe of King Arthur Parade. Krewes roll down St. Charles Avenue to Canal Street. A single route for all parades.
Tulane Women's Basketball vs SMU
February 7, 2010
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Times: 2:00 pm
http://tulanegreenwave.com
Location:  Fogelman Arena
Phone:  (504)861-WAVE (9283)
Admission:  tickets as low as $10.00
Tulane Women's Basketball vs SMU.
WWE Smackdown/ECW Live at The New Orleans Arena
February 9, 2010
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Times: 6:30 pm
http://www.ticketmaster.com
Location:  New Orleans Arena, 1501 Girod St
See all of your favorite Smackdown and ECW Superstars including: The Undertaker,  CM Punk, Batista, Rey Mysterio, Chris Jericho, Kane, Tommy Dreamer, Matt Hardy, Christian, John Morrison, The Great Khali, Michelle Mccool, Mickie James and many more.
Krewe of Ancient Druids Parade
February 10, 2010
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Times: 6:30 pm
Location:  Uptown
Mardi Gras Revelers come enjoy the Krewe of Druids parade. The Ancient Druids Parade will begin at Napoleon Ave. and Tchoupitoulas St., right on St. Charles Ave. to Canal St.
New Orleans Hornets vs Boston Celtics
February 10, 2010
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Times: 7:00 pm
http://www.hornets.com
Location:  New Orleans Arena, 1501 Girod St
Phone:  (504) 587-3663 or (800)-4NBATIX
Admission:  Tickets as low as $13.00
New Orleans Hornets vs Boston Celtics. Come experience NBA basketball at its best as the Hornets take on the NBA's brightest stars. Bring yourself or a group to an amazing fan experience - New Orleans style! Tickets as low as $13.00
Babylon, Muses and Chaos Parades
February 11, 2010
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Times: 5:45 pm
Location:  St. Charles Avenue
Mardi Gras Revelers come enjoy the Babylon, Muses, and Chaos Krewes roll down St. Charles Avenue to Canal Street.  A single route for all parades.
Hermes, Krewe d'Etat, and Morpheus Parades
February 12, 2010
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Times: 6:00 pm
Location:  St. Charles Avenue
Mardi Gras Revelers come enjoy the Hermes, Krewe d'Etat, and Morpheus Krewes roll down St. Charles Avenue to Canal Street. A single route for all parades.
Iris, Tucks, and Endymion Parades
February 13, 2010
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Times: 11:00 am
Location:  St. Charles Avenue
Revelers come enjoy the Iris, Tucks, and Endymion Krewes roll down St. Charles Avenue to Canal Street. A single route for all parades.
NOMTOC Parade
February 13, 2010
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Times: 10:45 am
Location:  Westbank
Mardi Gras Revelers come enjoy the NOMTOC parade which  will follow  Holiday Dr., to Gen Meyer Ave., to the Whitney Ave. route.
Okeanos, Thoth, Mid-City, and Bacchus Parades
February 14, 2010
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Times: 11:00 am
Location:  St. Charles Avenue
Revelers come enjoy the Okeanos, Thoth, Mid-City, and Bacchus Krewes roll down St. Charles Avenue to Canal Street. A single route for all parades.
Valentine's Day with Bon Operatit
February 14, 2010
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Times: 7:00 pm
http://www.bonoperatit.com
Location:  The Inn on Bourbon, 541 Bourbon Street
Phone:  (504) 524-7611
Admission:  Free
Come join us at the Inn on Bourbon for Valentine's Day with Bon Operatit.
“Zulu Lundi Gras Festival”
February 15, 2010
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Times: 10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Location:  Woldenberg Park
The Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club will celebrate on Monday, February 15, 2010, the 18th year of the "Lundi Gras Festival." The Zulu organization will host a full day of fun and excitement along the banks of the mighty Mississippi River for locals and visitors of New Orleans to enjoy.
Join us for the Zulu Lundi Gras Festival which will be held at Woldenberg Park. Come see the Zulu King and Queen as they  arrive by Coast Guard Boat to the Zulu King’s Stage. 
24th Annual Riverwalk Lundi Gras Celebration
February 15, 2010
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Times: 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
http://www.riverwalkmarketplace.com
Location:  Riverwalk Marketplace
Phone:  (504) 522-1555
Admission:  FREE
Come join us for Lundi Gras. The Riverwalk Marketplace will again host the 24th Annual Lundi Gras Celebration with the official arrival of Rex, King of Carnival, to Riverwalk's Spanish Plaza. Lundi Gras is a free celebration with music, food and fireworks on the Mississippi River. Each year, the festival features the grand tradition of Rex, King of Carnival,  arriving to Riverwalk's Spanish Plaza on a United States Coast Guard vessel to proclaim the official start of Mardi Gras revelry.
Lundi Gras 2010
February 15, 2010
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Times: 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location:  Spanish Plaza
Phone:  (800) 672-6124
Lundi Gras (meaning “Fat Monday,” a play on words from the French “Mardi Gras”) traditionally takes place at the Spanish Plaza, adjacent to the Riverwalk Marketplace, as Rex herald the beginning of Mardi Gras. This free, open-to-the-public event includes a parade, fireworks display and a bal masque.
Proteus and Orpheus Parades
February 15, 2010
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Times: 5:15 pm
Location:  St. Charles Avenue
Revelers come enjoy the Proteus and Orpheus Krewes roll down St. Charles Avenue to Canal Street. A single route for all parades.
BES Parade
February 16, 2010
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Location:  Westbank
The BES Parade will follow Franklin Ave., to 5th St., to Huey P. Long Ave. to Westbank Expwy following the Grela Parade.
Grela Parade
February 16, 2010
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Times: 11:00 am
Location:  Westbank
The Grela Parade will follow Franklin Ave., to 5th St., to Huey P. Long Ave., to Westbank Expwy.
Mardi Gras Day 2010
February 16, 2010
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http://www.neworleansinfo.com
Location:  Metro New Orleans
Phone:  (800) 748-8695
Admission:  Free
Fat Tuesday. Revelers come enjoy a long day of parades and celebrations beginning with ZULU followed by REX.
New Orleans Hornets vs Utah Jazz
February 17, 2010
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Times: 7:00 pm
http://www.hornets.com
Location:  New Orleans Arena, 1501 Girod St
Phone:  (504) 587-3663
Admission:  Tickets as low as $13.00
New Orleans Hornets vs Utah Jazz. Come experience NBA basketball at its best as the Hornets take on the NBA's brightest stars. Bring yourself or a group to an amazing fan experience - New Orleans style!  Tickets as low as $13.00  
Tulane Men's Basketball vs Memphis
February 17, 2010
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Times: TBA
http://tulanegreenwave.com
Location:  Fogelman Arena
Phone:  (504) 861-WAVE
Admission:  tickets as low as $15.00
Tulane Men's Basketball vs Memphis.
Tulane Women's Basketball vs Memphis
February 18, 2010
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Times: 7:00 pm
http://tulanegreenwave.com
Location:  Fogelman Arena
Phone:  (504)861-WAVE (9283)
Admission:  tickets as low as $10.00

Tulane Women's Basketball vs Memphis.

New Orleans Hornets vs Indiana Pacers
February 19, 2010
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Times: 7:00 pm
http://www.hornets.com
Location:  New Orleans Arena, 1501 Girod St.
Phone:  (504) 587-3663 or (800)-4NBATIX
Admission:  Tickets as low as $13.00
New Orleans Hornets vs Indiana Pacers . Come experience NBA basketball at its best as the Hornets take on the NBA's brightest stars. Bring yourself or a group to an amazing fan experience - New Orleans style! Tickets as low as $13.00
NUNSENSATIONS! THE NUNSENSE VEGAS REVIEW
February 19, 2010 - March 7, 2010
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Times: Friday & Saturday at 7:30 pm; Sunday Matinee at 2:00 pm
http://www.jpas.org
Location:  Teatro Wego! Dinner Theatre, 177 Sala Avenue in Westwego
Phone:  (504) 885-2000
NEW ORLEANS AREA PREMIERE! Your favorite nuns are back in Westwego bringing you more heavenly hilarity with new songs and skits! The original ladies from last season's popular production of NUNSENSE joined by a new novice, return in this flashy, sassy Vegas style musical revue! When a parishioner volunteers to donate $10,000 to the sisters’ school if they will perform in a club in Las Vegas, Mother Superior is hesitant to accept. However, after being convinced by the other sisters that “what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas” Reverend Mother agrees. What follows is the most feather-filled, sequin-studded, fan dancing Nunsense show ever!
Tulane Men's Basketball vs Marshall
February 20, 2010
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Times: TBA
http://tulanegreenwave.com
Location:  Fogelman Arena
Phone:  (504) 861-WAVE
Admission:  tickets as low as $15.00
Tulane Men's Basketball vs Marshall.
Tulane Women's Basketball vs UAB
February 20, 2010
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Times: 4:00 pm
http://tulanegreenwave.com
Location:  Fogelman Arena
Phone:  (504)861-WAVE (9283)
Admission:  tickets as low as $10.00
Tulane Women's Basketball vs UAB.
New Orleans Hornets vs Houston Rockets
February 21, 2010
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Times: 6:00 pm
http://www.hornets.com
Location:  New Orleans Arena, 1501 Girod St
Phone:  (504) 587-3663
Admission:  Tickets as low as $13.00

New Orleans Hornets vs Houston Rockets.  Come experience NBA basketball at its best as the Hornets take on the NBA's brightest stars. Bring yourself or a group to an amazing fan experience - New Orleans style!  Tickets as low as $13.00

Opera on Tap
February 24, 2010
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Times: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Location:  Abita Brew Pub, 72011 Holly Street Abita Springs, LA
Phone:  (504) 529-2278, ext 222
Admission:  Free
Now in its 3rd season, Opera on Tap - New Orleans is attracting people from around the world. Opera on Tap will also head to the Northshore to the Abita Brew Pub. Join us at these fun nights out.
Southern Rep Theatre Presents - AMERIVILLE by Universes
February 24, 2010
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Times: 8:00 pm
http://www.southernrep.com
Location:  3rd Fl in The Shops at Canal Place, edge of the French Quarter
Phone:  (504) 522-6545
Admission:  $19.00 - $35.00
Southern Rep Theatre and our presenting partners bring you the amazing theatre collaborative, Universes performing in their newest work, AMERIVILLE which  will feature Steven Sapp, Mildred Ruiz, Gamal Abdel, Chasten and Ninja. This young group fuses poetry, jazz, hip-hop, politics, down home blues and smoldering Spanish melodies, creating an unforgettable theatre experience. AMERIVILLE takes on what it means to be an American – with heart, impassioned dance and incandescent harmonies. Co-Presentation with JuneBug Productions, Ashe Cultural Arts Center and Tulane University. Southern Rep provides discounts for students, seniors, active military, K-12 teachers, and theatre professionals (I.D. required).
Southern Rep Theatre Presents - AMERIVILLE by Universes
February 25, 2010 - March 7, 2010
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Times: Thursday-Saturday at 8:00 pm; Sunday Matinee at 3:00 pm
http://www.southernrep.com
Location:  3rd Fl in The Shops at Canal Place, edge of the French Quarter
Phone:  (504) 522-6545
Admission:  $19.00 - $35.00
Southern Rep Theatre and our presenting partners bring you the amazing theatre collaborative, Universes performing in their newest work, AMERIVILLE which will feature Steven Sapp, Mildred Ruiz, Gamal Abdel, Chasten and Ninja. This young group fuses poetry, jazz, hip-hop, politics, down home blues and smoldering Spanish melodies, creating an unforgettable theatre experience. AMERIVILLE takes on what it means to be an American – with heart, impassioned dance and incandescent harmonies. Co-Presentation with JuneBug Productions, Ashe Cultural Arts Center and Tulane University. Southern Rep provides discounts for students, seniors, active military, K-12 teachers, and theatre professionals (I.D. required).
New Orleans Hornets vs Orlando Magic
February 26, 2010
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Times: 7:00 pm
http://www.hornets.com
Location:  New Orleans Arena, 1501 Girod St.
Phone:  (504) 587-3663 or (800)-4NBATIX
New Orleans Hornets vs Orlando Magic. Come experience NBA basketball at its best as the Hornets take on the NBA's brightest stars. Bring yourself or a group to an amazing fan experience - New Orleans style! Tickets as low as $13.00
The New Orleans Ballet Association Present - Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
February 26, 2010 - February 27, 2010
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Times: 8:00 pm
http://www.nobadance.com
Location:  Mahalia Jackson Theater of the Performing Arts
Phone:  (504) 522-0996
Admission:  $20.00 - $125.00
Celebrating 50 years as a cultural ambassador to the world, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is one of America’s most distinguished dance companies dedicated to bringing the African American experience anddance traditions to the world’s stages. Led by artistic director Judith Jamison, the company brings two powerhouse programs including Ailey’s masterpiece, Revelations, performed on Friday night.
Mardi Gras Marathon to Rock ‘n’ Roll in 2010
February 28, 2010
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Times: TBD
http://runrocknroll.competitor.com
Location:  New Orleans, Louisiana -Start/Finish Line Locations TBD
It’s time to Rock ‘n’ Roll through the Big Easy! The Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon format is an enjoyable experience for both race participants and spectators with live local bands at every mile along the course playing original and cover songs to energize the runners. The races also feature a cheerleading spirit competition, which showcases local cheerleading squads along the sidelines rooting for race participants all the way to the finish line. Event weekend kicks off February 26, with a two-day Health & Fitness Expo where all participants pick up their race packets. The expo will feature more than one hundred running and fitness retailers, exhibits and interactive clinics. In true Rock ‘n’ Roll fashion, New Orleans runners will be treated to a post-race concert after the event. All participants and volunteers receive free entry to the concert. Past headliners have included the Goo Goo Dolls, Chris Isaak, Martina McBride, Kenny Rogers, Chicago, Sara Evans, Sugar Ray, Ozomatli, INXS, LIVE and Collective Soul.
The W Hotel New Orleans Presents - The Alegria Fashion Show
February 28, 2010
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Location:  W New Orleans, 333 Poydras Street
Phone:  (504) 525-9444
The Alegria Fashion Show will take place on Sunday, February 28, 2010 at the W Hotel on Poydras St. In addition to the runway style fashion show, a silent auction will be held. All proceeds of the event will benefit the LA/SPCA’s Low Cost Veterinary Clinic.
New Orleans Hornets vs San Antonio Spurs
March 1, 2010
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Times: 7:00 pm
http://www.hornets.com
Location:  New Orleans Arena, 1501 Girod St.
Phone:  (504) 587-3663 or (800)-4NBATIX
Admission:  Tickets as low as $13.00
New Orleans Hornets vs San Antonio Spurs. Come experience NBA basketball at its best as the Hornets take on the NBA's brightest stars. Bring yourself or a group to an amazing fan experience - New Orleans style!  Tickets as low as $13.00
New Orleans Hornets vs Memphis Grizzlies
March 3, 2010
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Times: 7:00 pm
http://www.hornets.com
Location:  New Orleans Arena, 1501 Girod St.
Phone:  (504) 587-3663 or (800)-4NBATIX
Admission:  Tickets as low as $13.00
New Orleans Hornets vs Memphis Grizzlies. Come experience NBA basketball at its best as the Hornets take on the NBA's brightest stars. Bring yourself or a group to an amazing fan experience - New Orleans style!  Tickets as low as $13.00
Opera on Tap
March 3, 2010
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Times: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Location:  The Inn on Bourbon, 541 Bourbon Street New Orleans, LA
Phone:  (504) 529-2278, ext 222
Admission:  Free
Now in its 3rd season, Opera on Tap - New Orleans is attracting people from around the world. This season is expanding to The Inn on Bourbon. Opera will be heard once again in the French Quarter. Since the first performance in 2005, it became very clear that there was, and continues to be, an untapped audience starved for intense, acoustic, musical experiences. Join us at these fun nights out.
The Inn on Bourbon's Opera Returns To Bourbon Street Series
March 3, 2010
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Times: 7:00 pm
Location:  The Inn on Bourbon, 541 Bourbon Street
Phone:  (504) 524-7611
Admission:  Free
The Inn on Bourbon is continuing its Opera Returns to Bourbon Series with a jam packed schedule of free opera performances.  Come celebrate with food, special opera themed cocktails and fun at The IOB's Puccini Bar.
JAMFEST 2010
March 4, 2010 - March 6, 2010
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Times: TBD
http://www.NewOrleansJamfest.com
Location:  TBD
New Orleans JAMFEST'10 has joined forces with Loyola University Jazz Department’s Jazz Ensemble Festival to create a culturally rich and educationally outstanding performance opportunity from Thurday March 4 to Saturday, March 6, 2010. There will be a registration fee for this event.
 
New Orleans JAMFEST’10 organizers value the importance of music and the arts as part of a complete education. At JAMFEST’09 students will walk in the footsteps of the giants of Jazz while discovering New Orleans, the city of its birth. Our goal is to provide the optimum experience for all performers and directors through cultural immersion and the wonder of learning through cooperation with Loyola Jazz Ensemble Festival, which is in its 40th year. All performances both competitive and non-competitive will be held at beautiful historic Loyola University.
 
The Festival is open to big bands or Jazz combos from elementary through junior college level. Master classes will be held for all instruments on Thursday, March, 4th and Friday,5th, and will be taught by our guest artist, bassist and composer Rufus Reid and the Loyola jazz faculty. A panel of expert musician/educators will adjudicate and provide clinics immediately following each performance.
The New Orleans Ballet Association Present Lyon Opera Ballet
March 5, 2010 - March 6, 2010
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Times: 8:00 pm
Location:  Freda Lupin Memorial Hall, NOCCA
Phone:  (504)522-0996
Admission:  $65.00
In the very intimate setting of NOCCA, comes a special performance by one of France’s national treasures. As resident company at the world-famous Lyon Opera House, the Lyon Opera Ballet is known for its innovative repertoire and ground-breaking works. This exquisite company brings a program of critically acclaimed works by three trailblazing choreographers, including Jirí Kylián’s Petit Mort set to Mozart, Trisha Brown’s Set and Reset with music by Laurie Anderson and Maguy Marin’s Grosse Fugue set to Beethoven.
Italian-American St. Joseph's Day Parade
March 6, 2010
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Times: 6:00 pm
http://www.italianamericanmarchingclub.org
Location:  French Quarter
Phone:  (504)421-0955 or (504) 561-1006
Italian-American parade will begin at Canal Street and Chartres; proceeding down Chartres to St. Peter; left on St. Peter to Royal Street; right at Bienville to Bourbon Street; Another right onto Bourbon Street down to St. Anne. Finally, the parade will turn onto St. Ann and proceed back to Royal Street and take Royal back to Canal.
Tulane Men's Basketball vs Houston
March 6, 2010
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Times: TBA
http://tulanegreenwave.com
Location:  Fogelman Arena
Phone:  (504) 861-WAVE
Admission:  tickets as low as $15.00
Tulane Men's Basketball vs Houston.
New Orleans Hornets vs Golden State
March 8, 2010
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Times: 7:00 pm
http://www.hornets.com
Location:  New Orleans Arena, 1501 Girod St.
Phone:  (504) 587-3663 or (800)-4NBATIX
Admission:  Tickets as low as $13.00
New Orleans Hornets vs Golden State Warriors. Come experience NBA basketball at its best as the Hornets take on the NBA's brightest stars. Bring yourself or a group to an amazing fan experience - New Orleans style! Tickets as low as $13.00
New Orleans Arena Presents - John Mayer
March 10, 2010
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Times: 8:00 pm
Location:  New Orleans Arena, 1501 Girod St
Phone:  (800) 745-3000
John Mayer is coming to New Orleans with special guests Michael Franti and Spearhead! Nominated for 5 awards, Mayer picked up two trophies at the 51st Grammy awards: Best male Pop Vocal performance for "Say"  and best solo rock performance for  "Gravity". Don't miss your chance to see this amazing show.
Opera On Tap
March 10, 2010
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Times: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Location:  The Rusty Nail, 1100 Constance Street New Orleans, LA
Phone:  (504) 529-2278, ext 222
Admission:  Free
Now in its 3rd season, Opera on Tap - New Orleans is attracting people from around the world. The Rusty Nail is the Opera On Tap - New Orleans home base. Since the first performance in 2005, it became very clear that there was, and continues to be, an untapped audience starved for intense, acoustic, musical experiences. Join us at these fun nights out.
New Orleans Hornets vs Denver Nuggets
March 12, 2010
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Times: 7:00 pm
http://www.hornets.com
Location:  New Orleans Arena, 1501 Girod St
Phone:  (504) 587-3663 or (800)-4NBATIX
Admission:  Tickets as low as $13.00
New Orleans Hornets vs Denver Nuggets. Come experience NBA basketball at its best as the Hornets take on the NBA's brightest stars. Bring yourself or a group to an amazing fan experience - New Orleans style!  Tickets as low as $13.00
THE SECRET GARDENS TOUR 2010
March 12, 2010 - March 13, 2010
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Times: Guided Tours Friday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm; Self-Guided Tours Saturday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
http://www.secretgardenstour.org
Location:  Twelve private gardens in Uptown New Orleans
Phone:  (504) 309-8212
Admission:  $25 each, or on the day of the tour for $30 at one of the designated gardens; Private tours are $60 online
The Secret Gardens Tour  invites the public into private gardens designed by renowned national and local landscape architects. Aside from the intrinsic beauty of nature’s bounty, many of this year’s gardens feature extensive outdoor art collections including sculpture and metalwork by noted New Orleans and Louisiana artists. Aside from self-guided and guided walking tours, additional attractions include boxed lunches and bottled water for sale, ongoing musical performances and Secret Treasures: the outdoor boutique offering garden accessories, gifts and art by local artists and merchants. As in tours past, the floral labyrinth will be featured in a garden.
7th Annual Soul Fest at Audubon Zoo
March 13, 2010 - March 14, 2010
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http://www.auduboninstitute.org
Location:  Audubon Zoo, 6500 Magazine Street
Phone:  (504) 581-4629

A celebration of African American food, music, crafts and culture. This two day event spotlights the achievements of African Americans, educates about their heritage and culture, and promotes health and wellness in the African American community.

St Patrick's Day Parade
March 13, 2010
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Times: 12:30 pm
http://www.irishchannelno.org
Location:  Magazine and St. Charles
The annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade rolls down the lower section of Magazine Street and St. Charles Avenue. Marchers and riders in the parade will have plenty of green beads and doubloons and, if the visitor is really lucky, he or she might catch a coveted potato or head of cabbage. The tuxedo-clad marchers also hand out paper flowers in exchange for a kiss on the hand or cheek. Make sure you wear something green – with so many parade goers, the law of St. Paddy’s day attire is strictly enforced and if you don’t follow it, you may just get pinched. There is also a block party located at Annunciation Square, near Chippewa and Race Streets. Show up and you’ll find plenty of Irish music and dancers, food from local restaurants, arts and crafts booths, wine and beer. Off-street parking is available. All proceeds go to benefit St. Michael’s Special School.
Downtown Irish Club Parade
March 17, 2010
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Times: 6:30 pm
Location:  Bywater/French Quarter
Phone:  (504) 943-0785
The annual downtown St. Patrick's Day parade begins on the corner of Burgundy and Piety in the Bywater, proceeds roughly up Royal, accross Esplanade to Decatur, up Bienville to Bourbon. The parade makes several "pit stops" on its way to Bourbon St.
Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts Presents The Flying Dutchman
March 19, 2010
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Times: 8:00 pm
Location:  Mahalia Jackson Theater of the Performing Arts
Phone:  (504) 529-3000
The composer's own stormy sea voyage from Germany to England may have provided impetus for his inspired treatment of the famous legend. The Flying Dutchman, having struggled to round the Cape of Good Hope during a whirling gale, recklessly swears to complete the task, even if it takes an eternity. He is condemned by the forces of darkness to sail until Judgment Day, unless he meets a woman willing to die in order to save him. Permitted to land only once every seven years to seek redemption, the Dutchman's ship docks in a Norwegian coastal town where he encounters Senta. Already obsessed with the gloomy myth, she is torn between her lover Erik, and the compelling, mysterious stranger. Wagner's wild and haunting opera, first heard in 1843, is his earliest work to be performed regularly worldwide. Don't miss this powerful close to our season!
The Producers
March 19, 2010 - March 28, 2010
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Times: Friday & Saturday at 7:30 pm; Sunday Matinee at 2:00 pm
Location:  Jefferson Performing Arts Center, 400 Phlox Street in Metairie
Phone:  (504) 885-2000 ext. 205
Down-on-his-luck Broadway producer, Max Bialystock, and his nerdy, young accountant, Leo Bloom, concoct a scheme to raise thousands of dollars from backers and then put on a guaranteed flop of a show "Springtime for Hitler." With all the money that will be leftover, the pair will be rich! Only one thing goes wrong: "Springtime for Hitler" turns out to be a gigantic hit! All roles open - especially seeking strong dancers and character actors that can carry a tune. Rehearsals begin February 1, 2010 through opening.
74th Annual Spring Fiesta
March 20, 2010 - March 28, 2010
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http://www.springfiesta.com
Location:  Various New Orleans locations
Phone:  (504) 581–1367 or (800) 550-8450
The highlight of the Spring Festival is a daylong series of events designed to entertain, educate, and allow all to revel in the cultural heritage that is uniquely New Orleans. The festival includes a parade of horse-drawn carriages through the French Quarter and the presentation of the Spring Fiesta Queen and her court at Jackson Square. Tours of private homes, gardens and courtyards complete the remainder of the actvities.
The Inn on Bourbon's Opera Returns To Bourbon Street Series
March 20, 2010
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Times: 7:00 pm
Location:  The Inn on Bourbon, 541 Bourbon Street
Phone:  (504) 524-7611
Admission:  Free
The Inn on Bourbon is continuing its Opera Returns to Bourbon Series with a jam packed schedule of free opera performances.  Come celebrate with food, special opera themed cocktails and fun at The IOB's Puccini Bar.
Irish-Italian Parade
March 21, 2010
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Times: 12:00 Noon
http://www.lairish-italian.org
Location:  Clearview Shopping Center, Metairie
Phone:  (504) 736-6101
The annual Irish-Italian parade follows the Veterans Street route.
Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts Presents The Flying Dutchman
March 21, 2010
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Times: 2:30 pm
Location:  Mahalia Jackson Theater of the Performing Arts
Phone:  (504) 529-3000
The composer's own stormy sea voyage from Germany to England may have provided impetus for his inspired treatment of the famous legend. The Flying Dutchman, having struggled to round the Cape of Good Hope during a whirling gale, recklessly swears to complete the task, even if it takes an eternity. He is condemned by the forces of darkness to sail until Judgment Day, unless he meets a woman willing to die in order to save him. Permitted to land only once every seven years to seek redemption, the Dutchman's ship docks in a Norwegian coastal town where he encounters Senta. Already obsessed with the gloomy myth, she is torn between her lover Erik, and the compelling, mysterious stranger. Wagner's wild and haunting opera, first heard in 1843, is his earliest work to be performed regularly worldwide. Don't miss this powerful close to our season!
New Orleans Hornets vs Dallas Mavericks
March 22, 2010
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Times: 7:00 pm
http://www.hornets.com
Location:  New Orleans Arena, 1501 Girod St.
Phone:  (504) 587-3663 or (800)-4NBATIX
Admission:  Tickets as low as $13.00
New Orleans Hornets vs Dallas Mavericks. Come experience NBA basketball at its best as the Hornets take on the NBA's brightest stars. Bring yourself or a group to an amazing fan experience - New Orleans style!   Tickets as low as $13.00
Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts Present - A New Musical Wicked
March 24, 2010 - April 11, 2010
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Location:  Mahalia Jackson Theater of the Performing Arts
Phone:  (504) 529-2278
Long before Dorothy drops in, two other girls meet in the land of Oz.  One - born with emerald green skin - is smart, fiery and misunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious and very popular. WICKED tells the story of their remarkable odyssey, how these two unlikely friends grow to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good Witch. WICKED is a new musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz Godspell, Pippin, Academy Award winner for Pocahontas and The Prince of Egypt and book by Winnie Holzman (“My So Called Life,” “Once And Again” and “thirtysomething”) based on the best-selling 1995 novel by Gregory Maguire.
New Orleans Hornets vs Cleveland Cavaliers
March 24, 2010
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Times: 7:00 pm
http://www.hornets.com
Location:  New Orleans Arena, 1501 Girod St.
Phone:  (504) 587-3663 or (800)-4NBATIX
Admission:  Tickets as low as $13.00
New Orleans Hornets vs Cleveland Cavaliers. Come experience NBA basketball at its best as the Hornets take on the NBA's brightest stars. Bring yourself or a group to an amazing fan experience - New Orleans style! Tickets as low as $13.00
Southern Rep Theatre presents the World Premiere Comedy "WITH A BANG" by Peter McElligott
March 24, 2010
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Times: 8:00 pm
http://www.southernrep.com
Location:  3rd Fl in The Shops at Canal Place, edge of the French Quarter
Phone:  (504) 522-6545
Admission:  $19.00 - $35.00
WITH A BANG is a ridiculously absurd, terrifyingly comedic tale penned by NOLA Project member, Peter McElligott. Our young heroine, Margaret, finds out that her father has died…again. When she’s confronted by one very awkward messenger who vehemently denies being an angel, Margaret realizes she must take on her father’s mission – to save the world. This brand-new piece is sure to be an exhilarating ride, as it features members of the much ballyhooed NOLA Project. Directed by Aimee Hayes. Southern Rep provides discounts for students, seniors, active military, K-12 teachers, and theatre professionals (I.D. required).
Southern Rep Theatre presents the World Premiere Comedy "WITH A BANG" by Peter McElligott
March 25, 2010 - April 18, 2010
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Times: Thursday-Saturday at 8:00 pm; Sunday Matinee at 3:00 pm
http://www.southernrep.com
Location:  3rd Fl in The Shops at Canal Place, edge of the French Quarter
Phone:  (504)-522-6545
Admission:  $19.00 - $35.00
WITH A BANG is a ridiculously absurd, terrifyingly comedic tale penned by NOLA Project member, Peter McElligott. Our young heroine, Margaret, finds out that her father has died…again. When she’s confronted by one very awkward messenger who vehemently denies being an angel, Margaret realizes she must take on her father’s mission – to save the world. This brand-new piece is sure to be an exhilarating ride, as it features members of the much ballyhooed NOLA Project. Directed by Aimee Hayes. Southern Rep provides discounts for students, seniors, active military, K-12 teachers, and theatre professionals (I.D. required).
New Orleans Hornets vs Portland Trail Blazers
March 27, 2010
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Times: 7:00 pm
http://www.hornets.com
Location:  New Orleans Arena, 1501 Girod St
Phone:  (504) 587-3663 or (800)-4NBATIX
Admission:  Tickets as low as $13.00
New Orleans Hornets vs Portland Trail Blazers. Come experience NBA basketball at its best as the Hornets take on the NBA's brightest stars. Bring yourself or a group to an amazing fan experience - New Orleans style!   Tickets as low as $13.00
New Orleans Hornets vs LA Lakers
March 29, 2010
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Times: 7:00 pm
http://www.hornets.com
Location:  New Orleans Arena, 1501 Girod St.
Phone:  (504) 587-3663 or (800)-4NBATIX
Admission:  Tickets as low as $13.00
New Orleans Hornets vs L. A. Lakers.  Come experience NBA basketball at its best as the Hornets take on the NBA's brightest stars. Bring yourself or a group to an amazing fan experience - New Orleans style! Tickets as low as $13.00
Louisiana Philharmonic Presents - Something Borrowed
March 31, 2010
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Times: 7:30 pm
http://www.lpomusic.com
Location:  First Baptist Church, Kenner
Phone:  (504) 523-6530
Admission:  $15.00 - $35.00
Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra Presents Something Borrowed at the First Baptist Church in Kenner featuring Rachmaninov’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini and Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition.
New Orleans Hornets vs Washington Wizards
March 31, 2010
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Times: 7:00 pm
http://www.hornets.com
Location:  New Orleans Arena, 1501 Girod St.
Phone:  (504) 587-3663 or (800)-4NBATIX
Admission:  Tickets as low as $13.00
New Orleans Hornets vs Washington Wizards. Come experience NBA basketball at its best as the Hornets take on the NBA's brightest stars. Bring yourself or a group to an amazing fan experience - New Orleans style!   Tickets as low as $13.00.
32nd Crescent City Classic
April 3, 2010
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Times: 8:30 am
Location:  New Orleans
Phone:  (504) 861-8686
One of the world’s great 10K races, the Crescent City Classic is an Easter Weekend Tradition, not only in New Orleans, but in the world. It runs on a flat, fast, 6.2 mile course that lends itself to world records as well as those who just want to get some exercise "New Orleans Style" and then enjoy the fabulous Postrace Party.
27th Annual Chris Owens French Quarter Easter Parade
April 4, 2010
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Times: 1:00 pm
http://www.frenchquartereasterparade.com
Location:  Iberville and Bourbon
Phone:  (504) 293-2619
Celebrate Easter with a New Orleans tradition and join Chris Owens and revelers at the Chris Owens French Quarter Easter Parade, 2010! Chris Owens French Quarter Easter Parade, 2010!
6th Annual St. Charles Easter Parade
April 4, 2010
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Times: 12:15 pm
http://www.easterontheavenue.com
Location:  St. Charles Avenue
Phone:  (504) 453-5553
Join us for our 6th Annual  Easter On The Avenue Parade, also known as The St. Charles Easter Parade, as we roll up and then down beautiful St. Charles Avenue. The Parade will start at Emeril's Delmonico Restaurant and travel to and around Lee Circle then up to Cadiz Street, turn around and return to Emeril's Delmonico Restaurant. There will be carriages and convertible automobiles led by the Easter Bunny and a Brass Band. There will be throws and surprises for onlookers. Wear your Easter finery and join in the festivities!!
New Orleans Hornets vs Charlotte Bobcats
April 7, 2010
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Times: 7:00 pm
http://www.hornets.com
Location:  New Orleans Arena, 1501 Girod St
Phone:  (504) 587-3663 or (800)-4NBATIX
Admission:  Tickets as low as $13.00
New Orleans Hornets vs Charlotte Bobcats. Come experience NBA basketball at its best as the Hornets take on the NBA's brightest stars. Bring yourself or a group to an amazing fan experience - New Orleans style!  Tickets as low as $13.00
Southern Republican Leadership Conference 2010
April 8, 2010 - April 11, 2010
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http://www.srlc2010.com
Location:  New Orleans
Phone:  (225) 753-3549
As the largest GOP gathering until the 2012 National Convention you can expect the top conservative leaders in the Country.
27th Annual French Quarter Festival
April 9, 2010 - April 11, 2010
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http://www.frenchquarterfestivals.org
Location:  French Quarter
Phone:  (504) 522-5730 or (800) 673-5725
Admission:  Free
Enjoy 250 hours of free entertainment featuring more than 150 musical performances on fifteen stages throughout the French Quarter over a three-day weekend. Nearly 60 food and beverage booths located in Jackson Square and Woldenberg Riverfront Park will make up the "World's Largest Jazz Brunch," a signature event, featuring authentic local cuisine from renowned area restaurants.
French Quarter Festival Kickoff with Bon Operatit
April 9, 2010
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Times: 7:00 pm
http://www.bonoperatit.com
Location:  The Inn on Bourbon, 541 Bourbon Street
Phone:  (504) 524-7611
Admission:  Free
The Inn on Bourbon is continuing its Opera Returns to Bourbon Series with a jam packed schedule of free opera performances.  Come join us for the French Quarter Festival Kickoff with Bon Operatit. Celebrate with food, special opera themed cocktails and fun at The IOB's Puccini Bar.
New Orleans Hornets vs Utah Jazz
April 9, 2010
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Times: 7:00 pm
http://www.hornets.com
Location:  New Orleans Arena, 1501 Girod St.
Phone:  (504) 587-3663 or (800)-4NBATIX
Admission:  Tickets as low as $13.00
New Orleans Hornets vs Utah Jazz. Come experience NBA basketball at its best as the Hornets take on the NBA's brightest stars. Bring yourself or a group to an amazing fan experience - New Orleans style!   Tickets as low as $13.00   
THE SICILIAN BACHELOR
April 9, 2010 - April 25, 2010
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Times: Friday & Saturday at 7:30PM, Sunday Matinee at 2PM
http://www.jpas.org
Location:  Teatro Wego! Dinner Theatre, 177 Sala Avenue in Westwego
Phone:  (504) 885-2000
WORLD PREMIERE! Set in a very small town in Sicily in the 1920s, see what happens in this rousing, knee-slapping musical comedy of errors that revolves around the return of Don Cola Duscio to his provincial hometown of Sicily with his unconventional and independent girlfriend from Rome. Based on a classic Italian farce, audiences will be humming the tunes to the bouncy and witty musical score of THE SICILIAN BACHELOR long after they've left the theatre.
New Orleans Hornets vs Minnesota Timberwolves
April 11, 2010
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Times: 6:00 pm
http://www.hornets.com
Location:  New Orleans Arena, 1501 Girod St
Phone:  (504) 587-3663 or (800)-4NBATIX
Admission:  Tickets as low as $13.00
New Orleans Hornets vs Minnesota Timberwolves.  Come experience NBA basketball at its best as the Hornets take on the NBA's brightest stars. Bring yourself or a group to an amazing fan experience - New Orleans style!  Tickets as low as $13.00 
The New Orleans Ballet Association Present - Gala des Etoiles – 40th Anniversary Gala of Stars
April 17, 2010
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Location:  Mahalia Jackson Theater of the Performing Arts
Phone:  (504)522-0996
NOBA closes the season with a star-studded gala event celebrating 40 years of Bringing Dance to Life in New Orleans. This glittering evening features performances by some of the world’s most distinguished artists from companies such as American Ballet Theatre, New York City Ballet and MOMIX. The gala will also honor community visionaries who have supported and championed NOBA’s mission for many years.
Zurich Classic of New Orleans
April 19, 2010 - April 25, 2010
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http://www.zurichgolfclassic.com
Location:  TPC Louisiana, 11001 Lapalco Blvd
Phone:  (504) 436-8953 or 342-3000
The Zurich Classic of New Orleans golf tournament is the PGA TOUR's annual stop in New Orleans. This world-class event features golf's biggest names combined with the city's greatest food and music - right on the course! This is the PGA TOUR New Orleans style! The Zurich Classic is produced by the Fore!Kids Foundation, one of the top contributors to children's services organizations in the Greater New Orleans area - over $15 million since its inception.
41st Anniversary New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
April 23, 2010 - May 2, 2010
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http://www.nojazzfest.com
Location:  New Orleans Fair Grounds, 1751 Gentilly Blvd.
Phone:  (504) 522-4786
The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival is one of the world's greatest celebrations. More than 4,000 talented musicians, cooks and crafts people assemble to share their unique cultures and heritage with locals and visitors alike over the 10-day festival, held at the Fair Grounds and throughout the city.
9th Annual Ponderosa Stomp
April 27, 2010 - April 28, 2010
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http://www.ponderosastomp.com
Location:  House of Blues, 225 Decatur St.
Phone:  (504) 310-4999
Come join us for the 9th Annual Ponderosa Stomp, a marathon of  eight hours-plus music festival that celebrates and pays tribute to the unsung heroes of rock ‘n’ roll, rhythm & blues, and other forms of American roots music.
Jazz Fest Festival Kickoff Weekend with Bon Operatit
April 30, 2010
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Times: 7:00 pm
http://www.bonoperatit.com
Location:  The Inn on Bourbon, 541 Bourbon Street
Phone:  (504) 524-7611
Admission:  Free
The Inn on Bourbon is continuing its Opera Returns to Bourbon Series with a jam packed schedule of free opera performances.  Come join us for the Jazz Fest Festival Kickoff Weekend with Bon Operatit.
Mother's Day Celebration
May 9, 2010
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http://www.auduboninstitute.org
Location:  Audubon Zoo, Magazine St.
Phone:  (866) 487-2966
Bring mom to New Orleans’ world renowned Audubon Zoo for a little bit of t.l.c. She'll feel like a Queen with all the attention you'll shower on her in New Orleans. Here she will find great live music and incredible food in the lush surroundings of one of America's top zoos.The concert is free with zoo admission and gives both of you a chance to relive those Sunday afternoons you spent holding mom's hand while looking at elephants and giraffes. You could even buy HER a cotton candy for a change! Because of ongoing recovery efforts at the Audubon Zoo, please call to confirm times of the event.
Southern Rep Theatre Presents The Regional Premier Of The Tony Award Winner GREY GARDENS
May 11, 2010 - May 12, 2010
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Times: 8:00 pm
http://www.southernrep.com
Location:  Le Petit Theatre, 616 Saint Peter Street
Phone:  (504)-522-6545
Admission:  $19.00 - $35.00
It’s a scandalously entertaining musical! A witty and gorgeous “riches to rags” epic, GREY GARDENS is about Jackie O’s most infamous relations, Big Edie and her “fashion-forward” daughter, Little Edie. A Tony Award-winning musical, a land-mark documentary, and now a film, it’s a survivors’ story of two giddily eccentric women who started as American aristocrats and ended up secluded in their decaying genteel mansion. Book by Doug Wright, music by Scott Frankel, and lyrics by Michael Korie. Directed by Aimee Hayes. Co- Production with Le Petit Theatre du Vieux Carre.  Southern Rep provides discounts for students, seniors, active military, K-12 teachers, and theatre professionals (I.D. required).
8th Annual Saints and Sinners Festival
May 13, 2010 - May 16, 2010
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http://www.sasfest.org
Location:  Bourbon Orleans Hotel
Phone:  (504) 581-1144
This event was a new initiative designed as an innovative way to reach the community with information about HIV/AIDS, particularly disseminating prevention messages via the writers, thinkers and spokes-people of the GLBT community. It was also formed to bring the GLBT literary community together to celebrate the literary arts. The “Saints and Sinners” LGBT literary festival presents panel discussions and master classes around literary topics to provide a forum for authors and editors to talk about their work for the benefit of emerging writers and the enjoyment of fans of LGBT literature.
Southern Rep Theatre Presents The Regional Premier Of The Tony Award Winner GREY GARDENS
May 13, 2010 - May 30, 2010
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Times: Thursday - Saturday 8:00 pm; Sunday 3:00 pm
http://www.southernrep.com
Location:  Le Petit Theatre, 616 Saint Peter Street
Phone:  (504)-522-6545
Admission:  $19.00 - $35.00
It’s a scandalously entertaining musical! A witty and gorgeous “riches to rags” epic, GREY GARDENS is about Jackie O’s most infamous relations, Big Edie and her “fashion-forward” daughter, Little Edie. A Tony Award-winning musical, a land-mark documentary, and now a film, it’s a survivors’ story of two giddily eccentric women who started as American aristocrats and ended up secluded in their decaying genteel mansion. Book by Doug Wright, music by Scott Frankel, and lyrics by Michael Korie. Directed by Aimee Hayes. Co- Production with Le Petit Theatre du Vieux Carre.  Southern Rep provides discounts for students, seniors, active military, K-12 teachers, and theatre professionals (I.D. required).
Louisiana Philharmonic Presents - The Music of Pink Floyd
May 15, 2010
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Times: 8:00 pm
http://www.lpomusic.com
Location:  Mahalia Jackson Theater of the Performing Arts
Phone:  (504) 523-6530
Admission:  $20.00 - $125.00
Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra Presents The Music of Pink Floyd at the Mahalia Jackson Theatre.
Southern Rep Theatre Presents the Regional Premiere of the Off-Broadway Hit "THE PIANO TEACHER"
May 19, 2010
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Times: 8:00 pm
http://www.southernrep.com
Location:  3rd Fl in The Shops at Canal Place, edge of the French Quarter
Phone:  (504)-522-6545
Admission:  $19.00 – $35.00
When the sweet, cookie loving Mrs. K, the epitome of the caring grandmotherly piano teacher, reaches out to her old students, she unleashes a creepily dark mystery she can’t quite keep in her piano bench. Featuring a stunning tour de force role for Mrs. K, it will keep you guessing until the very end. Paired with this quiet wonder, SRT continues its tradition of championing new work by showcasing the winner of our Southern 10-Minute Play Competition. By Julia Cho. Directed by Julie Hamberg.  Southern Rep provides discounts for students, seniors, active military, K-12 teachers, and theatre professionals (I.D. required).
Southern Rep Theatre Presents the Regional Premiere of the Off-Broadway Hit "THE PIANO TEACHER"
May 20, 2010 - June 13, 2010
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Times: Thursday-Saturday at 8:00 pm; Sunday Matinee at 3:00 pm
http://www.southernrep.com
Location:  3rd Fl in The Shops at Canal Place, edge of the French Quarter
Phone:  (504)-522-6545
Admission:  $19.00 - $35.00
When the sweet, cookie loving Mrs. K, the epitome of the caring grandmotherly piano teacher, reaches out to her old students, she unleashes a creepily dark mystery she can’t quite keep in her piano bench. Featuring a stunning tour de force role for Mrs. K, it will keep you guessing until the very end. Paired with this quiet wonder, SRT continues its tradition of championing new work by showcasing the winner of our Southern 10-Minute Play Competition. By Julia Cho. Directed by Julie Hamberg.  Southern Rep provides discounts for students, seniors, active military, K-12 teachers, and theatre professionals (I.D. required).
The New Orleans Wine and Food Experience
May 25, 2010 - May 29, 2010
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http://www.nowfe.com
Phone:  (504) 529-WINE
The New Orleans Wine & Food Experience (NOWFE), one of the most prestigious festivals of its kind, celebrates 19 years of wine and food with a four-day extravaganza. The 2010 event brings together world-renowned winemakers, celebrated chefs and industry insiders in a showcase of signature events and one-of-a-kind seminars designed to entertain, educate and inspire. 
37th Annual Greek Festival New Orleans
May 28, 2010 - May 30, 2010
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Times: Friday 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm; Saturday 11:00 am - 11:00 pm; Sunday 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
http://www.greekfestnola.com
Location:  1200 Robert E. Lee Boulevard
Phone:  (504) 282-0259
Mark your calendars for the 37th Annual Greek Festival New Orleans!  Come out and Experience Greece on th Bayou!  Tireless volunteers have been hard at work in preparation of old favorites and new additions! Once again, we have expanded and reconfigured the grounds to better accomodate our guests. Join us for delicious food, delightful drinks, and entertainment the entire family will enjoy.
Bayou Boogaloo
May 28, 2010 - May 29, 2010
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Times: fRIDAY 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm; Saturday 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
http://thebayouboogaloo.com
Location:  Jefferson Davis Parkway neutral ground where Orleans Ave meets Moss
Phone:  (504) 488-3865
Live local and nationally reknown bands with an eclectic mix of music and fun. The Bayou Boogaloo will feature an art market, children's entertainers and activities, community info along with consumer resource booths, and canoe races. These are just a few of the many fun things to do at the annual Bayou Boogaloo. Plenty of food, drinks, and wonderful merchandise will be available for sale. The Bayou Boogaloo has grown into Mid City’s favorite free festival. Great live music and good fun with a relaxing bayou side atmosphere. Come mingle with Mid City’s best!
Wine and Food Festival with Bon Operatit
May 28, 2010
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Times: 7:00 pm
http://www.bonoperatit.com
Location:  The Inn on Bourbon, 541 Bourbon Street
Phone:  (504) 524-7611
Admission:  Free
The Inn on Bourbon is continuing its Opera Returns to Bourbon Series with a jam packed schedule of free opera performances.  Come join us for the Wine and Food Festival with Bon Operatit.
Mahalia Jackson Theatre for the Performing Arts Presents - Avenue Q - The Broadway Musical
June 8, 2010 - June 13, 2010
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http://www.mahaliajacksontheater.com
Location:  Mahalia Jackson Theater, in Armstrong Park at 801 N. Rampart Street, New Orleans, Louisiana
Phone:  (504) 287-0351
AVENUE Q Princeton, a bright-eyed college grad who moves to NYC with big dreams and a tiny bank account. The only apartment he can afford is way out on Avenue Q, where everyone's looking for the same things he is: a decent job, a stable relationship, and a "purpose." Eventually, Princeton learns to embrace the ups and downs of city life and realizes that "the real world" isn't so bad, after all! AVENUE Q is the smash-hit Broadway musical about real life in New York City, as told by a cast of people and puppets through a hilariously irreverent, Tony-winning book and score. The three-time Tony Award -winning musical will make its New Orleans debut in the summer of 2010. AVENUE Q features music and lyrics by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx, book by Jeff Whitty, based on an original concept by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx; and is directed by Jason Moore; puppet design by Rick Lyon, musical supervision by Stephen Oremus, choreography by Ken Roberson, scenic design by Anna Louizos, costume design by Mirena Rada, lighting design by Howell Binkley, and sound design by Acme Sound Partners.
Louisiana Seafood Festival- New Orleans Vieux to Do
June 11, 2010 - June 13, 2010
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http://www.louisianaseafood.com
Location:  Old U. S. Mint, 400 Esplanade Ave.
Phone:  (504) 587-7788 or (504) 952-4168
The Louisiana Seafood & Cajun Zydeco Festivals are joining the 23nd year Creole Tomato Festival for a 1/2 mile of food, music and fun in the Historic French Quarter. Festival site includes the National Historic landmarks of the French Market and LA State Museum’s Old U.S. Mint. There will be free Music on 5 stages and Chef Demonstrations throughout the weekend.  Over 50 Food, Beverage and Merchandise booths Fishermen, Arts & Crafts and Farmers Villages celebrating Louisiana’s extraordinary culture, music and cuisine – fresh from the farm and fresh from the sea!
Bonoperatit
June 18, 2010
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Times: 7:00 pm
http://www.bonoperatit.com
Location:  The Inn on Bourbon, 541 Bourbon Street
Phone:  (504) 524-7611
Admission:  Free
The Inn on Bourbon is continuing its Opera Returns to Bourbon Series with a jam packed schedule of free opera performances.  Come celebrate with food, special opera themed cocktails and fun at The IOB's Puccini Bar.
16th Annual Essence Music Festival
July 2, 2010 - July 4, 2010
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Location:  Louisiana Superdome
Phone:  (504) 587-3822
The 16th Annual Essence Music Festival returns to the Big Easy in 2009!  Known as "the party with a purpose" for its hip-hop, rhythm and blues and soul performances at the Louisiana Superdome by night, and inspirational "empowerment seminars" by day. Essence fans can count on what they've come to expect – three days of great music in a city with world-class restaurants and a rich cultural fabric -- a place that doesn't holler "last call" when the party's just getting started. For more information visit www.essence.com.
Go 4th On The River
July 4, 2010
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Times: 9:00 pm
http://www.Go4thOnTheRiver.com
Location:  Woldenberg Park, 1 Canal Street
The Go 4th on the River Dueling Barges Fireworks Extravaganza is the annual Independence Day Celebration along the New Orleans Riverfront with all-day activities for the whole family. New Orleans Summers are hot – and there is no hotter place to be for the Fourth of July than in the Crescent City. The biggest celebration happens on the banks of the Mississippi with the annual Go Fourth on the River extravaganza. “Dueling Barges” is an exciting fireworks show to the tune of patriotic music – it’s a world renown, one-of-a-kind spectacle! Spend the day exploring the French Quarter before settling down for the show. There are a lot of different locations to catch the excitement along the river, so no matter where you watch, you’ll be front and center for the action!
San Fermin in Nueva Orleans
July 9, 2010 - July 11, 2010
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http://www.nolabulls.com
Location:  French Quarter
San Fermin in Nueva Orleans is NOLAs homage to the Running of the Bulls in Pamplona, Spain. There will be events for 3 days, including the Running of the Bulls at 8AM on July 10th.
Bastille Day Celebration
July 10, 2010 - July 14, 2010
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Phone:  (504) 568-0770
Commemorate French Independence Day with French-themed food and activities. This year's celebration will begin on Saturday at Esplanade Avenue’s Faubourg St; John merchants (between Ponce  de Leon Street and Esplanade’s 3100 Block). They invite you to enjoy live music from Vavavoom and the String Beans, play the French game pétanque at Fortier Park (across Esplanade from Café Degas), participate in the many children’s activities planned, and enjoy the food and drink. Admission is free. 

.The Alliance française of New Orleans will be hosting a dinner (wine included) at Café Degas  with the live music. In addition, a Mass in French will be celebrated at Saint Louis Cathedral.  

Also,  there will be a wreath-laying ceremony, organized by  the Conseil des Sociétés Françaises will take place at the Jeanne d’Arc statue at Place de France on Decatur Street. Refreshments afterward at the Market Café.
Edgar Degas Birthday Celebration
July 19, 2010
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Times: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location:  Degas House Historic Home, Courtyard & Inn, 2306 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans, LA
Phone:  (504) 821-5009
On the occasion of his 176th birthday the Edgar Degas Foundation invites you to come celebrate. There will be music, food and drinks with absinthe tastings provided by Le Tourment Verte, specialty cocktails created especially for the occasion, and the house will be open for touring. Music by Paul Sanchez and The Rolling Road Show and food by Daniel Esses of Esses Foods.
Tales of the Cocktail 2010
July 21, 2010 - July 25, 2010
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http://www.talesofthecocktail.com
Location:  French Quarter
Stir Your Soul at the 8th Annual Tales of the Cocktail. Tales of the Cocktail features more than 100 separate ticketed events. Ticket packages are available online while supplies last.
COOLinary New Orleans - A celebration of Dining in America's most Delicious City!
August 1, 2010 - August 30, 2010
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Times: Lunch and Dinner
http://www.COOLinaryneworleans.com
Location:  Various Restaurants
Phone:  504-566-5011
The celebration, which features special menus and pricing at restaurants throughout the city, is a natural fit for a city whose cuisine is an integral part of its history, fabric and culture. Visit www.COOLinaryneworleans.com for more information.
Satchmo Summer Festival
August 5, 2010 - August 8, 2010
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http://www.frenchquarterfestivals.org
Location:  French Quarter
Phone:  (504)522-5730 or (800) 673-5725
"What a Wonderful World" you'll discover during an entertaining and educating weekend in the French Quarter honoring New Orleans' native son, Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong. The Satchmo-inspired program includes musical performances, lively discussions, jazz exhibits, a jazz mass, activities for budding young jazz fans, a club crawl, "red beans and ricely yours" foods, and a star-studded line-up of performances that would have made Louis smile.
Whitney White Linen Night
August 7, 2010
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Times: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location:  300 - 600 blocks Julia St, Camp Street
Phone:  (504) 528-3805
Come join us for the Annual open-air event where guests visit the wonderful galleries throughout the Warehouse/Arts District. There is fabulous New Orleans cuisine from local restaurants and cool drinks to sip on as well as stages and live entertainment provided by some of New Orleans’ most eclectic and talented musicians. Please visit www.cacno.org, for afterparty details.
Bonoperatit
August 13, 2010
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Times: 7:00 pm
http:www.bonoperatit.com
Location:  The Inn on Bourbon, 541 Bourbon Street
Phone:  (504) 524-7611
Admission:  Free
The Inn on Bourbon is continuing its Opera Returns to Bourbon Series with a jam packed schedule of free opera performances.  Come celebrate with food, special opera themed cocktails and fun at The IOB's Puccini Bar.
Royal Street's Dirty Linen Night 2010
August 14, 2010
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Times: 6:00 pm -9:00 pm
Location:  500 to 1000 blocks of Royal Street
Phone:  ( 504) 957-3540

The 9th annual Dirty Linen Night, an annual art walk in the French Quarter, is  a non-profit organization based in New Orleans. This FREE event invites you into the artist-owned studios, galleries and unique shops in the French Quarter.
 Also, look for participating shops on the 500 block of St. Peter and St. Ann Streets and the Dutch Alley Artist Co-Op at Dumaine and Decatur Streets.

Southern Decadence
September 1, 2010 - September 6, 2010
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http://www.southerndecadence.net
Location:  French Quarter
Phone:  (504) 522-8049
A long weekend of parties, parades and gay pride in the lower Quarter at one of the oldest and largest gatherings of gays in the country.
Krewe of Boo Parade & Costume Expose
October 30, 2010
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http://www.kreweofboo.org
Location:  Mardi Gras World, Blain Kern's Mardi Gras World, 1380 Port of New Orleans Place
Phone:  (504) 361-7821
Admission:  Parade Free - Costume Party $100.00 per person

The Halloween Costume Expose’ is the Krewe of Boo’s annual Halloween celebration following the Parade! Held on October 24th, our Halloween-themed costume party unites imagination with alter-ego to produce a Halloween celebration yet to be seen. This black and orange extravaganza is outfitted in first-class décor, exquisite Mardi Gras World props, themed lighting, thousands of costumed patrons, and phenomenal entertainment! Guaranteed to impress even the most adept socialites, the Halloween Costume Expose’ is the Krewe of Boo’s most significant fundraising event. The parade will begin at Elysian Fields/Decatur. 

Prospect.2 New Orleans Preview
November 11, 2010 - November 12, 2010
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Location:  New Orleans Museum of Art and venues throughout the surrounding New Orleans Area
Join us for the Prospect.2 Preveiw. Prospect.2 will again be the largest biennial of international contemporary art in the United States. Already one of the most important arts events on the international calendar, Prospect.2 will present more than 60 artists in individual and group exhibitions, which will showcase seven historic New Orleans neighborhoods. Dan Cameron, who founded Prospect New Orleans, is once again curating the programs, while Barbara Motley, a New Orleans arts and cultural leader and the new Executive Director, will work with Cameron locally to achieve the ambitious goals set for the biennial in 2010 and subsequent years. Prospect.2 will present the work of local, national and international artists from more than 20 countries and from diverse cultural, generational and artistic backgrounds. Each artist in the exhibition will be provided with a dedicated space or venue located in sites throughout the New Orleans metropolitan area. Many of the world's most promising and/or recognized artists will be invited to develop major new projects to be premiered in New Orleans during the biennial. The full list of artists and venues will be announced in the spring of 2010.
Prospect.2: International Biennial of Contemporary Art
November 14, 2010 - February 13, 2011
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Location:  New Orleans Museum of Art
Phone:  (504)658-4100
Admission:  TBD
Join us for Prospect.2: International Biennial of Contemporary Art. It will include works by 60 artists, down from Prospect.1's 81. A higher percentage of those artists will hail from Louisiana. Among the local artists slated for the show are Dawn DeDeaux, Dan Tague, Bruce Davenport and Robert Tannen. Though there will still be artistic outposts in the Lower 9th Ward, there will include more sites in Central City, Uptown and the French Quarter.
XXXVII State Farm Bayou Classic
November 27, 2010
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Location:  Louisiana Superdome
Phone:  (800)745-3000
The State Farm Bayou Classic has become the greatest and most distinguishable sporting event in all of Black America. Everyone loves a grudge match. And that's what football fans can expect at the 36th Bayou Classic sponsored by State Farm Insurance Companies. Every year, the game is a sell-out, attracting more than 70,000 fans. It'll be another terrific game this year as Southern University Jaguars and Grambling State University Tigers football teams line up on the field to battle it out! http://www.statefarmbayouclassic.com
Christmas New Orleans Style
December 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010
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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. 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. 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.
A NOLA New Year's Eve
December 31, 2010
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Times: 9:00 pm
http://www.crescentcitycountdown.com
Location:  Jackson Square, French Quarter
Phone:  (985) 630-4604
The Crescent City Countdown Club will present the traditional New Year's Eve festivities in the New Orleans French Quarter including live local music and a gumbo pot drop to launch the midnight barrage of fireworks over the mighty Mississippi River.
28th Annual French Quarter Festival
April 8, 2011 - April 10, 2011
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http://www.frenchquarterfestivals.org
Location:  French Quarter
Phone:  (504) 522-5730 or (800) 673-5725
Admission:  Free

Enjoy 250 hours of free entertainment featuring more than 150 musical performances on fifteen stages throughout the French Quarter over a three-day weekend. Nearly 60 food and beverage booths located in Jackson Square and Woldenberg Riverfront Park will make up the "World's Largest Jazz Brunch," a signature event, featuring authentic local cuisine from renowned area restaurants.

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