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Calendar of Events

Old New Orleans Rum Distillery Tour
August 13, 2008 - December 31, 2009

Times: Monday - Friday 11;00 am AND 2:00 pm; Saturday 11:00 am, 2:00 pm, and 4:00 pm
Location:  Old New Orleans Rum, 2815 Frenchmen Street
Phone:  (504) 945-9400
Admission:  $10.00
Celebration Distillation offers tours and tastings at the distillery. Our tours offer a intimate and detailed look at the distillation process from beginning to end. All of our tours conclude with a visit to our tasting room. Become a connoisseur as you experience the subtle flavors of our distinctive rums. On occasion the distillers will offer samples of rums we have yet to bring to market to get your thoughts on the directions they are going.

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Melange - The Ritz Carlton New Orleans Presents Weekly Sunday Brunch
October 19, 2008 - December 27, 2009

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.

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The Louisiana State Museum and the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club present From Tramps to Kings
January 10, 2009 - December 30, 2009

Times: Tuesday - Sunday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
http://www.lsm.crt.state.la.us
Location:  The Presbetere, 751 Chartres St.
Phone:  (504) 568-6968
Admission:  $6.00 for adults, and $5.00 for seniors and active military personnel; Children under 12 are free.
The Louisiana State Museum and the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club present From Tramps to Kings: Zulu 100 Years, a yearlong exhibit exploring the origins, the unique Carnival traditions, and the cultural and civic contributions of Zulu from 1909 to the present.

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House of Blues Presents - The Gospel Sunday Brunch January 25, 2009 - January 31, 2010
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!	Remove

Muriel's Jackson Square 3 Course Table d' Hotel Dinner
February 4, 2009 - February 5, 2010

Times: Monday - Friday 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm; Saturday & Sunday 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
http://www.muriels.com
Location: 801 Chartres Street, On The corner of Jackson Square
Phone: (504) 568-1885

Muriel’s Jackson Square offers an exceptional 3 course meal for only $28.95. Come enjoy a full dining experience featuring many choices such as Crawfish and Goat Cheese Crêpes, Turtle Soup, Gumbo, BBQ Shrimp, Pecan Crusted Puppy Drum and Shrimp Remoulade. Muriel's is housed in an historic building overlooking Jackson Square. Come immerse yourself in New Orleans culture and revelry that reflects the rich cultural, and culinary character of the Crescent City.

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Muriel's Jackson Square Presents a New Orleans Jazz Brunch with Joe Simon's Jazz Trio
February 8, 2009 - January 31, 2010

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.

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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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Houston's Restaurant Present - The Garden District Trio May 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009
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.	Remove

ALL YOUTH CHOIRS CURRENTLY ACCEPTING MEMBERS!
September 19, 2009 - March 27, 2010

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.

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New Orleans Photo Alliance Presents “The Spirit World”
October 2, 2009 - November 22, 2009

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.

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Trinity Artist Series Presents - Albinas Prizgintas with Taize October 5, 2009 - November 30, 2009
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.	Remove

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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LA/SPCA Meet-n-Sniff, Playmates Looking for Playdates
November 5, 2009

Times: 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
http://www.canineconnectionnola.com
Location:  Canine Connection, 4920 Tchoupitoulas St
Phone:  (504) 218-4098
Admission:  $10.00
Meet-n-Sniff, Playmates Looking for Playdates--an opportunity for single dog lovers, and their dogs, to connect; to benefit the LA/SPCA will be held at Canine Connection. Bring a photo of yourself with your pet, as soon as everyone has registered, the SNIFFING begins! Games, Music, Raffle, Appetizers, Refreshments and MORE!

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15th Annual Poydras Home Art Show and Patron Party November 6, 2009 - November 8, 2009
Times: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Location: 5354 Magazine Street Phone: (504) 897-0535 Come join us for the 15th Annual Poydras Home Art Show and Patron Party. There will be great food, traditional and contemporary paintings, photography, sculpture, metalwork, pottery, jewelry and fine crafts by regional artists. Music by Deacon John.	Remove

Ashé Cultural Arts Center Presents -Make a Joyful Noise Gospel Festival
November 7, 2009

Times: Noon – 7:00 pm
Location:  Ashé Cultural Arts Center, 1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd
Phone:  (504) 569-9070
Admission:  Free
Come join us to hear local singers belt out the gospels, traditional hymns and chants at this annual indoor festival. The Ashe Drum Circle will lead a parade which starts at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Statue at Felicity and S. Claiborne Avenue and will end at Ashe Cultural Arts Center for the start of Make a Joyful Noise Gospel Festival. This event will feature Dillard University's Vision Quest, Jo Cool Davis, Rev. Lois Dejean, The Jones Sisters, Bishop Onassis Jones & Justified, O.P. Walker High School Gospel Choir, New Hope Youth Choir, Chuck Brown & Yielded Vessels, Heavenly Melodies, True Worship Mime Ministry, Sixth Baptist Church Heaven Bound Youth Choir, Household of Faith, Gail Fly, Pepper Boy, Golden Voices, Silhouette Dance Ensemble, Ron Hattley & Worship Squad.

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Garden District Gallery Opening Reception for Exhibition: FIRE, EARTH, AIR, WATER: THE ELEMENTS November 7, 2009
Times: 6:00 pm - 8:00 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 the Garden District Gallery Opening Reception for Exhibition: FIRE, EARTH, AIR, WATER: THE ELEMENTS.	Remove

The Blue Nile Presents Washboard Chaz November 7, 2009
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.	Remove

New Orleans Saints vs the Carolina Panthers November 8, 2009
Times: 3:05 pm Location: Louisiana Superdome Phone: (504)587-3663 The New Orleans Saints and the Carolina Panthers kick off at 3:05 pm.	Remove

Tennessee Williams Annual Review
November 10, 2009

Location: The Historic New Orleans Collection
Phone: (504) 598-7147
Edited by Professor Robert Bray of Middle Tennessee State University and published by The Historic New Orleans Collection, the Tennessee Williams Annual Review is the only journal dedicated to the legacy of Williams. This year’s journal features a photo essay from the filming of A Streetcar Named Desire,as well as essays by José I. Badenes, John S. Bak, Larry T. Blades, Bernadette Clemens, Michael S. D. Hooper, Tom Mitchell, and Michael Paller.

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Absinthe Museum of America Presents a New "Absinthe of the Month"
November 13, 2009

Times: 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Location: Absinthe Museum of America, 823 Rue Royale, French Quarter, between Rue St. Ann and Rue Dumaine
Lucid Absinthe Supérieure is the first genuine absinthe made with real Grande Wormwood to be legally available in the United States in 95 years. Established as the absinthe category leader on the U.S. market, Lucid is proud to be at the forefront of educating the American public on absinthe. Special guest on November 13th will be Master Distiller and absinthe historian Ted Breaux.

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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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Lucien Barbarin with the Palm Court Jazz Band with Clive Wilson November 13, 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 Lucien Barbarin with the Palm Court Jazz Band with Clive Wilson.	Remove

Tulane Women's Basketball vs. Louisiana-Monroe November 13, 2009
Times: 5:30 pm http://tulanegreenwave.com Location: Fogelman Arena Phone: (504) 861-WAVE Admission: $10.00 Tulane Women's Basketball vs. Louisiana-Monroe.	Remove

Pontchartrain Vineyards' Jazz'n the Vines presents Rick Trolsen & Gringo Do Choro
November 14, 2009

Times: 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm (Gates open at 5:30 pm)
http://www.pontchartrainvineyards.com
Location:  Pontchartrain Vineyard, 81250 Old Military Rd. Bush LA
Phone:  (985) 892-9742
Admission:  $10.00 per person; Children 12 & under no charge
Bring flashlights and umbrellas! Your lawn chair, picnic dinner and thirst for our wine while listening to our outdoor concert. Concert performance features Rick Trolsen and Gringo Do Choro.

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Convention & Business Services

BearCom
4009 Distribution Dr Suite #200 Garland, TX 75041 Toll-Free: (800) 541-9333 Phone: (214) 765-7492 Fax: (214) 355-4939 Website: www.bearcom.com E-Mail: eric.stephens@bearcom.com	Remove

Fleur De Lis New Orleans Cuisine Exquisite Catering
4846 Magazine Street New Orleans, LA 70115 Phone: (504) 833-0871 Fax: (504) 835-1404 Website: www.fdlcatering.net E-Mail: fdlcatering@gmail.com	Remove

Whole Foods Market
5600 Magazine Street New Orleans, LA 70115 Phone: (504) 899-9119 Fax: (504) 899-9210 Website: www.wholefoodsmarket.com E-Mail: customer.questions@wholefoods.com	Remove

Getting Around

Crescent City Fitness Foundation
Po Box 13587 New Orleans, LA 70185 Phone: (504) 861-8686 Fax: (504) 861-8687 E-Mail: ccc10k@aol.com	Remove

Gaten's Adventures Unlimited LLC
465 Morris Road Hammond, LA 70401 Toll-Free: (877) 855-8572 Phone: (985) 345-7629 Fax: (985) 345-8354 Website: www.gatenbuscharters.com E-Mail: gatensadventures@aol.com	Remove

Nightlife

Bouche
840 Tchoupitoulas Street Suite #103 New Orleans, LA 70130 Phone: (504) 595-3137 Website: www.bouchenola.com E-Mail: info@bouche.com	Remove

Harrah's New Orleans Casino
8 Canal Street New Orleans, LA 70130 Toll-Free: (877) 277-4263 Phone: (504) 533-6000 Fax: (504) 533-6769 Website: www.harrahsneworleans.com E-Mail: nolasales@harrahs.com	Remove

Restaurants

Brennan's Restaurant
417 Royal Street New Orleans, LA 70130 Phone: (504) 525-9713 Fax: (504) 525-2302 Website: www.brennansneworleans.com E-Mail: BRENNANSNO@aol.com	Remove

Cannon's Bistro & Steamery
4141 St. Charles Ave New Orleans, LA 70115 Toll-Free: (877) 528-1592 Phone: (504) 891-3200 Fax: (504) 895-3388 Website: www.cannonsnola.com E-Mail: lucien@cannonsrestaurants.com	Remove

Mélange Restaurant at the Ritz Carlton, New Orleans
921 Canal St. New Orleans, LA 70112 Toll-Free: (800) 542-8680 Phone: (504) 524-1331 Fax: (504) 670-2895 Website: www.ritzcarlton.com E-Mail: darren.crumpton@ritzcarlton.com	Remove

Superior Bar & Grill
3636 St. Charles Ave. New Orleans, LA 70115 Phone: (504) 899-4200 Fax: (504) 891-1329 Website: www.superiorgrill.com	Remove

Shopping

Couronne Jewels & Watches
301 Royal St. New Orleans, LA 70130 Phone: (504) 565-7552 Fax: (504) 587-0076 E-Mail: 301royal@gmail.com	Remove

Da Cajn Critter Cookbook / Lyles Ventures LLC
2228 St. Charles Ave. New Orleans, LA 70130 Phone: (504) 524-2319 Fax: (504) 524-2319 Website: www.dacajncritter.com E-Mail: info@dacajncritter.com	Remove

Little Toy Shop
900 Decatur Street New Orleans, LA 70116 Toll-Free: (800) 432-7080 Phone: (504) 522-6588 Fax: (504) 561-8327 E-Mail: littletoyshoppe@aol.com	Remove

United Gift & Novelty Company, Inc.
425 Milan Street New Orleans, LA 70115 Toll-Free: (800) 999-4885 Phone: (504) 894-0404 Fax: (504) 894-0405 Website: www.unitedgiftneworleans.com E-Mail: ugnc@aol.com	Remove

Tours

Cajun Critters Swamp Tours
363 Louisiana St Westwego, LA 70094 Toll-Free: (800) 575-5578 Phone: (504) 347-0962 Fax: (504) 341-7238 Website: www.cajunswamptour.com E-Mail: cajuncritt@aol.com	Remove

Cajun Pride Tours
110 Frenier Lane Laplace, LA 70069 Toll-Free: (800) 467-0758 Phone: (504) 467-0758 Fax: (985) 651-1827 Website: www.cajunpridetours.com E-Mail: michelle@cajunprideswamp.com	Remove

Haunted History Tours, Inc.
New Orleans, LA 70125 Toll-Free: (888) 644-6787 Phone: (504) 861-2727 Fax: (504) 861-1444 Website: www.HauntedHistoryTours.com E-Mail: webmistress@hauntedhistorytours.com	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

What To Do

Musee Conti Wax Museum New Orleans
917 Conti St. New Orleans, LA 70112-3409 Toll-Free: (800) 233-5405 Phone: (504) 581-1993 Fax: (504) 566-7636 Website: www.neworleanswaxmuseum.com E-Mail: beth@neworleanswaxmuseum.com	Remove

Southern Food & Beverage Museum
1 Poydras Street, #169 Riverwalk New Orleans, LA 70130 Phone: (504) 569-0405 Fax: (504) 587-7944 Website: www.southernfood.org E-Mail: info@southernfood.org	Remove

Where to Stay

Garlands Guest House & Creole Cottages
1129 St. Philip St. New Orleans, LA 70116 Toll-Free: (800) 523-1060 Phone: (504) 523-1372 Fax: (504) 523-1951 Website: www.historicgarlands.com E-Mail: pgarland10@cox.net	Remove

Hilton New Orleans Airport
901 Airline Drive Kenner, LA 70062-6922 Toll-Free: (800) 872-5914 Phone: (504) 469-5000 Fax: (504) 466-5473 Website: www.neworleansairport.hilton.com E-Mail: melinda.mueller@hilton.com	Remove

Lafitte Guest House
1003 Bourbon Street New Orleans, LA 70116 Toll-Free: (800) 331-7971 Phone: (504) 581-2678 Fax: (504) 581-2678 Website: www.lafitteguesthouse.com E-Mail: carol@lafitteguesthouse.com	Remove

New Orleans Marriott Metairie at Lakeway
3838 N. Causeway Blvd. Metairie, LA 70002-1767 Toll-Free: (866) 882-4377 Phone: (504) 836-5253 Fax: (504) 836-5258 Website: www.marriott.com/MSYMM E-Mail: christina.loosemore@marriott.com	Remove

Royal St. Charles Hotel
135 St. Charles Ave. New Orleans, LA 70130 Toll-Free: (800) 265-1856 Phone: (504) 679-6307 Fax: (504) 679-6314 Website: www.royalsaintcharleshotel.com E-Mail: richie@nohotelconsult.com	Remove

W New Orleans
333 Poydras Street New Orleans, LA 70130 Toll-Free: (800) 522-6963 Phone: (504) 525-9444 Fax: (504) 581-7179 Website: www.whotels.com/wneworleans E-Mail: StephanieS.Miller@whotels.com	Remove

Windsor Court Hotel
300 Gravier Street New Orleans, LA 70130 Toll-Free: (800) 262-2662 Phone: (504) 523-6000 Fax: (504) 596-4513 Website: www.windsorcourthotel.com E-Mail: muram@windsorcourthotel.com	Remove

Wyndham Riverfront New Orleans
701 Convention Center Blvd. New Orleans, LA 70130 Phone: (504) 524-8200 Fax: (504) 524-0600 Website: www.wyndhamriverfront.com E-Mail: lbastion@wyndham.com	Remove

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