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Bubbles & Brunch at Ralph's on the Park February 1, 2009 - December 27, 2009
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.	Remove

Chef Michael Farrell Brings a Fresh Culinary Style to Meritage at the Maison Dupuy
February 19, 2009 - December 30, 2009

Location: Le Meritage at The Maison Dupuy
Phone: (504) 648-6119
Morty Valldejuli, general manger of the Maison Dupuy Hotel, is proud to unveil Le Meritage, an exciting new dining concept whereby fresh seasonal cuisine is impeccably matched to the primary characteristics of wine. All dishes on the menu are available in large and small plates and wines by the glass are offered in full and half pours, encouraging guests to savor different pairings at one sitting. After a nationwide search, Michael Farrell, a veteran restaurateur with New Orleans roots, has been chosen as Executive Chef. Chef Farrell brings a wealth of culinary experience to the new endeavor. He served as Executive Chef in a number of acclaimed eateries throughout the nation including Alto in Denver, The Summer House on Island, Anthem in Las Vegas and Beano’s Cabin in Beaver Creek, Co. The style he brings to Le Meritage evolved over the course of his career beginning with his coastal upbringing. Chef Farrell will utilize the very finest meats, Louisiana seafood, game and classic local ingredients in the creation of dishes such as Pan-Roasted Drum with Fava Bean Succotash & Fried Green Tomatoes and Braised Beef Short Rib with Parsnip Puree & Sorrel Gremolata. The menu items have been created to compliment and pair with six specific wine categories - Light Whites, Full Body Reds, Sparklers, Full Body Whites, Fruity Reds and Spicy-Earthy Reds.

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Two-Hour Walk-in Courses with Hands-on Adventures in Glassblowing
October 20, 2009 - January 31, 2010

Times: Monday - Saturday, 10:00am - 4:00pm, 2-hour increments
Location: New Orleans ArtWorks at New Orleans Glass Works & Printmaking Studio, 727 Magazine Street (between Girod and Julia Streets)
Phone: (504) 529-7279
Your source for holiday ornaments! It is the ideal time of year to get together with friends and family to create your holiday ornaments. Design your own gifts for the holidays!

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WRBH Reads Their Eyes Were Watching God
October 26, 2009 - November 25, 2009

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.

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House of Blues Present - Pretty Lights plus Alex B November 7, 2009
Times: 9:00 pm Door opens; 10:00 pm Show http://www.hob.com Location: House of Blues, 225 Decatur St. Phone: (504) 310-4999 Admission: $16.50 Come join us at the House of Blues for Pretty Lights plus Alex B.	Remove

Louisiana Philharmonic Presents - Tchaikovsky Pathètique November 7, 2009
Times: 8:00 pm http://www.lpomusic.com Location: Mahalia Jackson Theater of the Performing Arts Phone: (504) 523-6530 Admission: $15.00 - $65.00 The Louisiana Philharmonic Presents Tchaikovsky Pathètique at the Mahalia Jackson Theatre.	Remove

The Blue Nile Presents Kermit Ruffins and the BBQ Swingers November 7, 2009
Times: 10.30 pm Location: Blue Nile, 532 Frenchmen St Phone: (504) 948-2583 Come join us at the Blue Nile for Kermit Ruffins and the BBQ Swingers.	Remove

Slidell's Bayou Jam Present - Swingaroux November 8, 2009
Times: 5:30 - 7:30 pm slidell.la.us/events_bayou_jam Location: Slidell Heritqge Park Phone: (504) 875-0032 Admission: free Come listen to the big sound of the Swingaroux a 'New Generation Big Band', at the Slidell Heritage Park for a Bayou Jam.	Remove

Audubon Zoo, Audubon Aquarium and Audubon Insectarium FREE ADMISSION for Veterans on Veteran’s Day
November 11, 2009

Times: 10:00 am
Location: Audubon Zoo is located at 6500 Magazine Street. Audubon Aquarium is at #1 Canal Street, and Audubon Insectarium is located at 423 Canal Street
Phone: (800) 774-7394
Veterans are invited to visit Audubon Zoo, Audubon Aquarium of the Americas and Audubon Insectarium in New Orleans free of charge on Veteran’s Day, November 11, 2009. A coupon available on Audubon’s web site at www.auduboninstitute.org is good for complimentary admission for a veteran with valid military ID and four guests. Military personnel (active or retired) must accompany the group.

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Opera On Tap
November 11, 2009

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.

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Irvin Mayfield's Jazz Playhouse at the Royal Sonesta featuring Johnaye Kendrick November 12, 2009
Times: 8:00 pm Location: Royal Sonesta, 300 Bourbon Street Phone: (504) 553-2299 Come join us at the Royal Sonesta for Irvin Mayfield's Jazz Playhouse featuring Johnaye Kendrick.	Remove

Leroy Jones & Katja Toivola-Jones w/Crescent City joymakers November 12, 2009
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 Leroy Jones & Katja Toivola-Jones with the Crescent City Joymakers.	Remove

Bon Operatit at the Inn On Bourbon November 13, 2009
Times: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm http://www.bonoperatit.com Location: The Inn On Bourbon 541 Bourbon Street Phone: (504) 524-7611 Admission: Free Opera Returns to Bourbon Street! Free Opera performances at the IOB's Puccini Bar.	Remove

Colloquium to Discuss Jewish History in Louisiana & the Gulf South
November 13, 2009

Times: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Location: Williams Research Center, 410 Chartres Street
Phone: (504) 523-4662
During the 19th century, tens of thousands of French-speaking Jews from Alsace-Lorraine immigrated to Louisiana and the Gulf South. They settled in locales both rural and urban, forging new communities and melding cultural and religious traditions from Old World and New. On November 13, scholars from across the United States and Europe will trace the legacy of this historic migration. Advance registration (through October 16) is $35; registration after October 16 is $50.

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Howling Success 2009 November 14, 2009
Location: Mardi Gras World, Blain Kern's Mardi Gras World, 1380 Port of New Orleans Place Phone: (504) 368-5191 On Saturday, November 14, 2009 the Louisiana SPCA will host the area's most unique fundraiser. The 28th Annual Howling Success will be held at the gorgeous Grand Oaks Mansion inside the new East Bank location of Mardi Gras World.	Remove

Holiday Teas
December 3, 2009

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!

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Getting Around

A Confidential Transportation
100 East Airline Hwy Kenner, LA 70062 Toll-Free: (800) 783-1599 Phone: (504) 712-1700 Fax: (504) 712-1075 Website: www.aconfidential.com E-Mail: jamie@aconfidential.com	Remove

Projects with Purpose
2561 CitiPlace Court Suite 750-236 Baton Rouge, LA 70808 Phone: (225) 202-3420 Fax: (225) 927-1600 E-Mail: charlotte@projectswithpurpose.org	Remove

Nightlife

Jefferson Performing Arts Society
1118 Clearview Pkwy Metairie, LA 70001 Toll-Free: (877) 884-JPAS Phone: (504) 885-2000 Fax: (504) 885-3437 Website: www.jpas.org E-Mail: publicity@jpas.org	Remove

Restaurants

Bombay Club, The
830 Conti Street New Orleans, LA 70112-3440 Toll-Free: (800) 699-7711 Phone: (504) 586-0972 Fax: (504) 525-5444 Website: www.thebombayclub.com E-Mail: info@thebombayclub.com	Remove

Cochon Restaurant
930 Tchoupitoulas Street New Orleans, LA 70130 Phone: (504) 588-2123 Fax: (504) 588-2797 Website: www.cochonrestaurant.com E-Mail: info@cochonrestaurant.com	Remove

Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant
200 Poydras St New Orleans, LA 70130 Phone: (504) 552-2739 Fax: (504) 552-2699 Website: www.gordonbiersch.com E-Mail: pgalloway@gbrestaurants.com	Remove

Mulate's - The Original Cajun Restaurant
201 Julia Street New Orleans, LA 70130 Toll-Free: (800) 854-9149 Phone: (504) 522-1492 Fax: (504) 598-3844 Website: www.mulates.com E-Mail: mulatesnola@aol.com	Remove

National Comedy Company
727 St. Peter New Orleans, LA 70116 Phone: (504) 523-7469 Website: www.nationalcomedycompany.com E-Mail: improv@nationalcomedycompany.com	Remove

Tours

Gulf Coast Aviation
5701 Walter Beech St. New Orleans, LA 70126 Phone: (504) 246-2700 Website: www.neworleansairplanes.com E-Mail: info@neworleansairplanes.com	Remove

Novel New Orleans
1409 Decatur Street New Orleans, LA 70116 Phone: (504) 944-7466 Website: www.juliesmithauthor.com E-Mail: julieorleans@cox.net	Remove

Visitor Information Resources

City of Covington
419 N. New Hampshire St. Covington, LA 70433 Toll-Free: (866) 892-1873 Phone: (985) 892-1873 Fax: (985) 867-1205 Website: www.cityofcovingtonla.com E-Mail: pkeller@covla.com	Remove

Where to Stay

Days Hotel of Metairie The Gateway to New Orleans, The
3400 S I-10 Service Rd W Metairie, LA 70001-1986 Toll-Free: (877) 835-9787 Phone: (504) 833-8201 Fax: (504) 838-6829 Website: www.dayshotelneworleans.com E-Mail: jenny@nohotelconsult.com	Remove

Hyatt Regency New Orleans
Poydras Street at Loyola Avenue New Orleans, LA 70113 Toll-Free: (800) 233-1234 Phone: (504) 561-1234 Fax: (504) 523-0488 Website: www.hyatt.com	Remove

Radisson Hotel New Orleans Airport
2150 Veterans Memorial Blvd Kenner, LA 70062-5498 Toll-Free: (800) 333-3333 Phone: (504) 467-3111 Fax: (504) 461-0572 Website: www.radisson.com/neworleans_airport E-Mail: rhernandez@lodgian.com	Remove

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