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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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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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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 3, 2009 - March 25, 2010

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.

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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

'Congo Square Rhythms' Exhibit
October 12, 2009 - November 20, 2009

Times: Monday - Friday 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Location:  The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and Foundation, Inc.
Phone:  (504) 558-6100
Admission:  Free
The Jazz & Heritage Gallery is pleased to announce "Congo Square Rhythms," an exhibit of paintings and mixed media works by Louisiana artists. The exhibit, will feature works by more than 25 local artists, each representing or inspired by the cultural legacy of Congo Square. Artists featured in the "Congo Square Rhythms" exhibit include: Ulrick Jean-Pierre, Shakor, Haitham Eid, Nat Williams, Sheila Phipps, Cecelia Tapplette-Pedescleaux, Bruce Brice, Larry Daniel Nevil, Michelle Levine, Ronald Jones, E. E. Williams, Michelle Lavigne, Eric Waters, Charles Simms, Ashton Ramsey, Jim Belfon, Alton Osborne, Cherice Harrison-Nelson and Latanya Clark, and others.

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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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Kinder-Garden: “Creepy Crawlies in the Garden”
November 3, 2009 - November 17, 2009

Times: Tuesdays 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Location:  Longue Vue House and Gardens, 7 Bamboo Road
Phone:  (504) 488-5488, ext. 333
Admission:  $10.00 for members; $12.00 for non-members; $5.00 for each additional adult
Children ages 18 months to 3 years and their accompanying adults are invited to explore the world of insects through age-appropriate activities such as bug hunts, texture play, singing, parachute play, craft making, and worm digging in this hands-on class for young, curious learners. Program fee covers one child and one adult. Sibling discounts are offered. Shine only! Pre-registration is not required.

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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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Garden District Gallery Group Invitation Exhibition: FIRE, EARTH, AIR, WATER: THE ELEMENTS November 7, 2009 - November 28, 2009
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.	Remove

Hermes Bar at Antoine's Restaurant Present - Glen David Andrews
November 7, 2009

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.

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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

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

Tulane University Greenwave vs UTEP Miners November 7, 2009
Times: 2:30 pm http://www.tulanegreenwave.com Location: Louisiana Superdome Phone: (504) 861-9283 Admission: $17.00, $20.00, and $35.00 Tulane University Greenwave football vs UTEP Miners.	Remove

David Torkanowsky presents Mason’s VIP Lounge Revisited featuring Germaine Bazzle and special guests November 8, 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 David Torkanowsky Mason’s VIP Lounge Revisited featuring Germaine Bazzle and special guests.	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

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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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

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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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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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

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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Convention & Business Services

Gulf Coast Tent Rentals
2301 Albany Street Suite C Kenner, LA 70065 Phone: (504) 468-8368 Fax: (504) 468-8371 Website: www.gulfcoast-tent.com E-Mail: info@gulfcoast-tent.com	Remove

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

Nightlife

Maison Bourbon Jazz Club
641 Bourbon St. New Orleans, LA 70130 Phone: (504) 522-8818 Fax: (504) 524-3856 E-Mail: enricaann@bellsouth.net	Remove

Restaurants

Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville
1104 Decatur Street New Orleans, LA 70116 Phone: (504) 592-2565 Fax: (504) 592-2555 Website: www.margaritavilleneworleans.com E-Mail: tyra@margaritaville.com	Remove

Upperline Restaurant
1413 Upperline St. New Orleans, LA 70115-4037 Phone: (504) 891-9822 Fax: (504) 891-7794 Website: www.upperline.com E-Mail: jonola@worldnet.att.net	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

Louisiana Children's Museum
420 Julia St. New Orleans, LA 70130 Phone: (504) 523-1357 Fax: (504) 529-3666 Website: www.lcm.org E-Mail: mail@lcm.org	Remove

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

1896 O'Malley House
120 South Pierce Street New Orleans, LA 70119 Toll-Free: (866) 226-1896 Phone: (504) 488-5896 Fax: (504) 483-3791 Website: www.1896omalleyhouse.com E-Mail: larry@1896omalleyhouse.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

Balcony Guesthouse
2483 Royal Street New Orleans, LA 70117 Toll-Free: (800) 395-2124 Phone: (504) 945-4425 Fax: (504) 947-7508 Website: www.balconyguesthouse.com E-Mail: contactus@balconyguesthouse.com	Remove

Bourgoyne Guest House
839 Bourbon Street New Orleans, LA 70116 Phone: (504) 524-3621 Website: www.bourgoynehouse.com E-Mail: jbourgoyne1@bellsouth.net	Remove

Hampton Inn & Suites New Orleans Convention Center
1201 Convention Center Blvd. New Orleans, LA 70130-8904 Toll-Free: (866) 311-1200 Phone: (504) 566-9990 Fax: (504) 566-9997 Website: www.neworleanshamptoninns.com E-Mail: kjacobs@highpointe.com	Remove

Hotel Provincial
1024 Chartres St. New Orleans, LA 70116-3298 Toll-Free: (800) 535-7922 Phone: (504) 581-4995 Fax: (504) 581-1018 Website: www.hotelprovincial.com E-Mail: mmack@hotelprovincial.com	Remove

La Quinta Inn & Suites Downtown
301 Camp Street New Orleans, LA 70130 Toll-Free: (800) 531-5900 Phone: (504) 598-9977 Fax: (504) 598-9978 Website: www.laquinta.com E-Mail: lq0983dos1@laquinta.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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