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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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Crescent City Farmers Market Uptown
January 3, 2009 - December 26, 2009

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.

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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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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

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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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

Tales of the Cocktail Presents - L'HEURE VERTE The Green Hour Presented by Lucid Absinthe
November 6, 2009 - November 20, 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
Phone: (877) 737-2772
Enjoy free tastings every Friday in November. Complimentary absinthe lecture and tasting with Master Distiller Ted Breaux November 13th and 14th. 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.

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Lionel Ferbos w/Palm Court Jazz Band November 7, 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 Lionel Ferbos with the Palm Court Jazz Band.	Remove

Irvin Mayfield's Jazz Playhouse at the Royal Sonesta - Bob French and the Original Tuxedo Jazz Band November 9, 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 Bob French and the Original Tuxedo Jazz Band.	Remove

New Orleans Hornets vs Portland Trail Blazers
November 13, 2009

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

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Girl Scout Day at Longue Vue
November 14, 2009

Times: 10:00am - 4:00 pm
Location:  Longue Vue House and Gardens, 7 Bamboo Road
Phone:  (504) 488-5488, ext. 339
Admission:  $5.00 for Scouts and Scout Leaders
Take a guided tour through the lovely house at Longue Vue and then leisurely explore the gardens. Girl Scouts and Scout leaders will receive the special ticket price of $5 per person. A minimum of 15 people per tour and advance registration are required.

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Getting Around

Grace's Transportation
New Orleans, LA Phone: (504) 416-2330 Website: www.gracestransportation.com E-Mail: tvinet2@charter.net	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

Visitor Information Resources

Insight Media - Great City Guides
6310 Balsam Lane North Maple Grove, MN 55369 Toll-Free: (866) 551-2489 Phone: (763) 245-0554 Fax: (323) 417-4896 Website: www.greatcityguides.com E-Mail: dsmith@greatcityguides.com	Remove

What To Do

St. Patrick's Church
724 Camp Street New Orleans, LA 70130 Phone: (504) 525-4413 Fax: (504) 568-1324 Website: www.oldstpatricks.org E-Mail: jessiebrupbacher@hotmail.com	Remove

Where to Stay

1870 Banana Courtyard French Quarter/New Orleans B&B
1422 N. Rampart St. New Orleans, LA 70116- Toll-Free: (800) 842-4748 Phone: (504) 947-4475 Fax: (504) 949-5689 Website: www.bananacourtyard.com E-Mail: bananacour@aol.com	Remove

Auld Sweet Olive Bed & Breakfast
2460 North Rampart Street New Orleans, LA 70117 Toll-Free: (877) 470-5323 Phone: (504) 947-4332 Website: www.sweetolive.com E-Mail: sweetolivebb@aol.com	Remove

Sully Mansion Bed & Breakfast
2631 Prytania St. New Orleans, LA 70130 Toll-Free: (800) 364-2414 Phone: (504) 891-0457 Fax: (504) 269-0793 Website: www.sullymansion.com E-Mail: sullym@bellsouth.net	Remove

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