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Calendar of Events

12/20/2009 - 12/26/2009    Next
Old New Orleans Rum Distillery Tour
August 13, 2008 - December 31, 2009
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Times: Monday - Friday 11;00 am AND 2:00 pm; Saturday 11:00 am, 2:00 pm, and 4:00 pm
Location:  Old New Orleans Rum, 2815 Frenchmen Street
Phone:  (504) 945-9400
Admission:  $10.00
Celebration Distillation offers tours and tastings at the distillery. Our tours offer a intimate and detailed look at the distillation process from beginning to end. All of our tours conclude with a visit to our tasting room. Become a connoisseur as you experience the subtle flavors of our distinctive rums. On occasion the distillers will offer samples of rums we have yet to bring to market to get your thoughts on the directions they are going.
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 - January 31, 2010
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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!
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.
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!
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.
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!
New Orleans Museum of Art Present - Walt Disney Studio "Dreams Come True"
November 18, 2009 - March 14, 2010
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Times: Wednesday Noon until 8:00 p.m; Thursday-Sunday 10:00am - 5:00pm
http://www.noma.org
Location:  New Orleans Museum of Art, 1 Collins Diboll Cir., City Park
Phone:  (504) 658-4100
Admission:  LA resident with valid ID (Audio tour included):Adult $8. Sr (65 and up) $7.50; Child 3-17 $5; Child under 3 Free; Out of st visitor Adult $16;Sr (65 and up) $15; Child 3-17 $10; child under 3 free
The New Orleans Museum of Art is proud to be the only North America venue for Dreams Come True: Art of the Classic Fairy Tales from the Walt Disney Studio. This major exhibition features more than 600 rarely seen original artworks that brought legendary fairy tales to the screen, including Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast. 

Dreams Come True: Art of the Classic Fairy Tales from the Walt Disney Studio  also includes artwork from the upcoming Walt Disney Animation Studio's musical comedy, The Princess and the Frog, an animated feature film from the creators of The Little Mermaid and Aladdin, set in New Orleans and due for release on December 11, 2009.

Visitors to Dreams Come True will encounter themed rooms showcasing artwork related to specific animated films. Arranged chronologically by year of release, the rooms will feature Silly Symphony shorts, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast and The Princess Frog. Short film clips will accompanythe artwork to illustrate how individual sketches and paintings lead to a finished cinematic masterpiece.

An eight-minute video presentation about the tradition of storytelling in Disney films will screen continuously in the Stern Auditorium s a preface to the exhibition.

Dream Come True is generously supported by The City of New Orleans, Edward Wisner Donation. Public school tours and transportation are underwritten by The Walt Disney Company.  

Free admission for NOMA members. Audio Guide $3.00   
 
Miracle on Fulton Street
November 27, 2009 - January 3, 2010
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http://www.harrahsneworleans.com
Location:  Fulton and Poydras Streets at Harrah's Hotel
Phone:  (504)533-6522
Admission:  Free and open to the public
Come experience a white Christmas this holiday season in New Orleans—but only on Fulton Street. Periodic ‘snowfalls’, dazzling lights and decorations will transform the street into a winter wonderland! One of the city’s newest holiday traditions, “Miracle on Fulton Street” brings the magic of the season alive in true New Orleans fashion. Visit with Santa and his reindeer, sip hot chocolate or spiced apple cider, and sample the traditional holiday menus offered by our Fulton Street restaurant partners. You’ll leave feeling jolly and filled with good cheer!
Christmas New Orleans Style
December 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009
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http://www.frenchquarterfestivals.org
Location:  New Orleans
Phone:  (504) 522-5730 or (800) 673-5725
There's no place like New Orleans for the holidays during Christmas New Orleans Style, a celebration of uniquely New Orleans holiday activities taking place throughout December. More than 100 festivities are planned during the month-long event, showcasing the cultural diversity that adds spice to the gumbo of New Orleans' heritage. During this season, famed New Orleans chefs share culinary secrets in free cooking demonstrations,  public concerts feature popular musicians and gospel choirs will perform sacred tunes in the majestic St. Louis Cathedral. Also,  Restaurants serve the Reveillon, an adaptation of an old Creole dining custom, and hotels offer attractive Papa Noel rates.  Experience the magic of the season in a city steeped in traditions of the past, but with the food, music and good times of today.
Holiday Home Tours of the Williams Residence
December 1, 2009 - December 30, 2009
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Times: Tuesday–Saturday: 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 2 p.m. & 3 p.m., Sunday: 11 a.m., 2 p.m. & 3 p.m.
http://www.hnoc.org
Location:  533 Royal Street
Phone:  (504) 523-4662
Admission:  $5, free for THNOC members
Visit the festively decorated residence and courtyard of General and Mrs. L. Kemper Williams, founders of The Historic New Orleans Collection. While there, browse through The Shop at The Collection for unique gift items on your holiday list, and visit The Collection’s free exhibition Between Colony & State: Louisiana in the Territorial Period, 1803–1812.
Remembering “Dogs in My Life”: The Photographs of John T. Mendes
December 1, 2009 - February 27, 2010
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Times: Tuesday–Saturday, 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
http://www.hnoc.org/?p=1242
Location:  Williams Research Center, 410 Chartres Street
Phone:  (504) 523-4662
Admission:  Free
The Historic New Orleans Collection and the University of New Orleans Press have partnered to celebrate the life and work of John Mendes through an exhibition and book signing. An amateur photographer, Mendes (1888–1965) captured New Orleans from 1916 until the mid 1930s. More than 50 of his images will be showcased at the Williams Research Center in the exhibition titled Remembering Dogs in My Life: The Photographs of John T. Mendes on view December 1, 2009, through February 28, 2010.
 
Each of the featured images is a recent print from the photographer’s original gelatin dry-point negatives. Accompanying the exhibition is the release of Dogs in My Life: The New Orleans Photographs of John Tibule Mendes, a new title from the University of New Orleans Press. The book consists of a compilation of Mendes’s photographs complemented by excerpts from his 1964 self-published memoir detailing his passion for dogs and the numerous pets in his life. The public is invited to attend the opening reception for the exhibition and a book signing on Tuesday, December 1, at the Williams Research Center, 410 Chartres Street, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
 
Editor Bill Lavender and John H. Lawrence, director of museum programs at The Collection and author of the introduction to Dogs in My Life, will be available discuss the artist and his work. Copies will be available at the book signing and are currently on sale at The Shop at The Collection for $26.95. Both the exhibition and the opening reception are free and open to the public.
Trinity Artist Series Presents - Albinas Prizgintas
December 1, 2009 - December 29, 2009
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Times: Tuesdays 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location:  Trinity Episcopal Church, 1329 Jackson Ave.
Phone:  (504) 670-2520
Come join us for Albinas Prizgintas, organist. The program includes some of the greatest music written for organ and a variety of performed music, ranging from Classical Baroque to vintage rock tunes.
Vieux Carré Matinées
December 1, 2009 - March 30, 2010
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Times: Tuesday–Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
http://www.hnoc.org
Location:  616 St. Peter Street
Phone:  (504) 522-2081
Admission:  free
The Historic New Orleans Collection and Le Petit Théâtre du Vieux Carré announce the launch of Vieux Carré Matinées, a series of free films and tours celebrating Louisiana’s rich history and culture. Vieux Carré Matinées are now being offered every Tuesday–Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Many of the films were produced for past exhibitions at The Collection and address topics such as the Battle of New Orleans, Creole cooking, and visual artists of New Orleans. Prior to the films, patrons will be given a brief tour of the theatre’s facilities and history. Both the tour and the films are free and open to the public.
Trinity Artist Series Presents - Choral Evensong
December 3, 2009 - December 31, 2009
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Times: 6:30 pm
Location:  Trinity Episcopal Church, 1329 Jackson Ave.
Phone:  (504) 670-2520
Come join us for Choral Evensong with the Trinity Choir. The service is intended to include full congregational participation in the singing of  canticles, responses, psalms, hymns, as well as  occasional anthems, with organ prelude and postlude. All who may be interested in joining our merry troupe, please show up at 6:15 at the organ. A wonderful, simple, elegant service.
Garden District Gallery Presents - The Language of Flowers
December 5, 2009 - January 9, 2010
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http://www.gardendistrictgallery.com
Location:  Garden District Gallery, 1332 Washington Avenue
Phone:  (504) 891-3032
Join us for the Opening Reception for the Exhibition for The Language of Flowers. The show will feature the works of  20 artists from New Orleans, the Gulf South, and as far as China. The participants will contribute artistic works using a variety of mediums and provide various interpretations of flowers, their symbolism, colors and textures.  
Trinity Artist Series Presents Taize
December 7, 2009 - December 28, 2009
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Times: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location:  Trinity Episcopal Church, 1329 Jackson Ave.
Phone:  (504) 670-2520
Come join us for Taize enchanting simple songs led by Albinas Prizgintas at the piano: candlelight moments of silence, a beautiful iconic cross, and tea. The focus is meditation, tranquility, and healing.
Ongoing: Vieux Carré Matinées
December 22, 2009 - December 31, 2010
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Times: 11:30am-1:30pm
http://www.hnoc.org/?p=1434
Location:  LePetit Theatre, 616 St. Peter Street
Phone:  (504) 523-4662
Admission:  free
The Historic New Orleans Collection and Le Petit Théâtre du Vieux Carré are proud to present Vieux Carré Matinées, a series of free films and tours celebrating Louisiana’s rich history and culture. Vieux Carré Matinées are now showing every Tuesday–Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The program opens with a brief tour of Le Petit Theatre, the nation’s oldest continuously operated little community theatre. Following the tour, patrons will have an opportunity to view one of 10 films, many of which were produced in part by The Collection. Each film addresses a different aspect of the region, including the Battle of New Orleans, Creole cooking, and visual artists of New Orleans. Both the tour and the films are free and open to the public.
Ashé Cultural Arts Center's Kwanzaa Celebration
December 26, 2009
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Times: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Location:  Ashé Cultural Arts Center
Phone:  (504) 569-9070
Admission:  FREE
Ashé Cultural Arts Center presents its annual Kwanzaa celebration.  December 26's focus is on Kwanzaa Principle  "Umoja," which means "unity."
Celebration In The Oaks
December 26, 2009 - December 30, 2009
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Times: Friday and Saturday 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm; Sunday - Thursday 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
http://celebrationintheoaks.com
Location:  New Orleans Botanical Garden in City Park
Phone:  (504)483-9415
Admission:  $7 per person, children under 3 and Friends of City Park enter free;Rides: $3 per ride or $15 per unlimited ride band
City Park's annual holiday lighting exhibit and festival returns with old favorites and new attractions.
Hermes Bar at Antoine's Restaurant Present - Glen David Andrews
December 26, 2009
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Times: 1st Set: 9:30 pm / 2nd Set: 11:00 pm
Location:  Hermes Bar at Antoine's Restaurant, 713 St. Louis Street
Phone:  (504) 581-4422
In New Orleans, the city that gave the world jazz, a young trombone player and vocalist is proudly taking that style of music into the 21st Century. Glen David Andrews, articulates his city's deep musical heritage through his performing better than anyone his age. He has one foot planted in the more contemporary, funky sounds that define today's New Orleans brass band scene; meanwhile, Andrews shows his elders the respect he believes they deserve, as his other foot rests firmly in the music's time-honored traditions.
NOMA celebrates ¡Sí Cuba!
December 26, 2009 - December 27, 2009
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http://www.noma.org
Location:  New Orleans Museum of Art
Phone:  (504) 658-4100
Admission:  Louisiana residents with valid photo ID: Adults, $8; Seniors (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 under 3 free
The New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA) is proud to participate in "¡Sí Cuba!" a major citywide presentation of arts, music, and culture related to Cuba taking place in New Orleans January through April 2010. ¡Sí Cuba! is a collaborative venture between museums, universities, galleries, and other arts organizations in New Orleans, co-organized by NOMA, Newcomb Art Gallery, and the Stone Center for Latin American Studies at Tulane University. NOMA's participation in ¡Sí Cuba! includes two exhibitions: Luis Cruz Azaceta: Swimming to Havana, a solo exhibition of paintings and Polaridad Complementaria: Recent Works from Cuba, a traveling show organized by the Centro de Arte Contemporáneo Wifredo Lam, Havana. Polaridad Complementaria will be co-presented at the New Orleans Museum of Art and the Newcomb Art Gallery at Tulane University.
 
The solo exhibition Luis Cruz Azaceta: Swimming to Havana will feature a suite of new paintings, all from 2009. The phrase "Swimming to Havana" proposes the impossible as no unassisted human is capable of traversing ninety miles across the Caribbean Sea from Florida to Cuba. Yet it is a journey said to have taken place countless of times in the minds of Cubans wishing to reach the United States, and Cuban immigrants dreaming of returning home. In his suite of new paintings, Azaceta invites viewers to undertake their own imaginative journeys through his imagery. These paintings explore the idea of "crossing over" in myriad ways: between abstraction and figuration, between geometric and organic forms, between Cuban and American culture, and between the historically linked cities of New Orleans and Havana.
The Omni Royal Orleans Presents - YaDonna West accompanied by Victor Atkins on piano
December 26, 2009
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Times: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location:  Omni Royal Orleans, Hotel Lobby adjacent to Rib Room Bar
Phone:  (504) 529-5333
Join us for YaDonna West accompanied by Victor Atkins on piano.
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