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From Dr. John to the Dirty Dozen Brazz Band, Amanda Shaw to...

Sun, 30 Dec 2012 18:26:07 -0600

From Dr. John to the Dirty Dozen Brazz Band, Amanda Shaw to Zydeco, find out what’s happening in live music, New Orleans events & festivals on NewOrleans.com.

Thanksgiving in New Orleans

Mon, 05 Nov 2012 09:38:00 -0600

Thanksgiving in New Orleans:

It’s that time of year in New Orleans! Thoughts turn to turkey, or course, but there’s so much more happening in the city come late November: lots of live music, Opening Day at the New Orleans Fair Grounds, and the Grambling-Southern Bayou Classic. Yeah, the Classic involves football, but it also features an epic Battle of the Bands, where Grambling’s Tiger Marching Band and Southern’s “Human Jukebox” (pictured above) take to the field and give it all they’ve got.

Here in New Orleans, we get ready for Halloween early. These...

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 10:08:00 -0500

Here in New Orleans, we get ready for Halloween early. These bones at St. Charles Avenue and State Street have been doing their thing for nearly a month! Look carefully for some references to things that happen only in the Big Easy…

We know that your schedule can hamper your Halloween prep, so we’ve got a list of the places to go to make your costuming easier. All dressed up with no place to go in the Crescent City? Show off your getup at these parties or put any of these Halloween activities on your itinerary. Only ONE WEEK before it all goes BOO!

There’s no reason to be chicken about Halloween in New...

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 15:37:26 -0500

There’s no reason to be chicken about Halloween in New Orleans! One of the most popular holidays in the Big Easy this side of Mardi Gras, there’s lots to do for any and all ages…in fact, there’s 20+ things to do, from costume parties to haunted houses to family gatherings beyond the usual house by house trick-or-treat. Get in your best getup come All Hallows’ Eve and prepare to party, boys and ghouls!

A snowball’s chance in New Orleans

Tue, 22 May 2012 09:35:24 -0500

A snowball’s chance in New Orleans:

People often ask how New Orleanians can stand to eat the city’s famous rich, heavy and fried foods in the withering heat of summer. The answer? We chase it with a snowball. Along with po-boys, gumbo, and crawfish, add the glorious snowball (also spelled “snoball”) to the list of foods you have to try when you visit New Orleans.

Travel tips from a New Orleans hotel concierge

Mon, 21 May 2012 16:26:41 -0500

Travel tips from a New Orleans hotel concierge:

When you travel to New Orleans, it’s easy to end up following the same well-worn tourist path to the famous and notorious landmarks, but there’s more to New Orleans than beignets and Bourbon Street. To make the most of your time here, you’ve got to ask a local about what to do in New Orleans and where to go. If you’re the kind of traveler who bristles at the thought of standing in line at a po-boy shop with hundreds of other tourists, we’re here to help. In this ongoing series, a New Orleans hotel concierge (one of the city’s best advice-givers) offers up her favorite places to go in New Orleans.

New Orleans for kids: 8 places you won't have to cover their eyes

Mon, 14 May 2012 15:31:21 -0500

New Orleans for kids: 8 places you won't have to cover their eyes:

Despite its reputation as a playground for grownups, New Orleans is also a city of families. Whether you have a few days (or just hours) before or after your Caribbean cruise from New Orleans, there are plenty of family-friendly diversions in the Big Easy.

Things to do in New Orleans: Memorial weekend

Thu, 10 May 2012 17:15:14 -0500

Things to do in New Orleans: Memorial weekend:

Memorial Day weekend in New Orleans (May 25 – 28) is packed with great things to do. And – surprise! – there’s food and music involved…because that’s what we do best in the Big Easy. Start planning your four-day getaway today! (Hint, hint: You’ll find great deals on hotels in New Orleans for Memorial weekend on NewOrleans.com.)

New Orleans hotel spotlight: Le Pavillon

Wed, 09 May 2012 12:37:18 -0500

New Orleans hotel spotlight: Le Pavillon:

Le Pavillon hotel is the sumptuous grand dame of hotels in downtown New Orleans – an exquisite, European-styled luxury hotel that drips with style and class. The location is convenient yet out of the fray: five blocks from Bourbon Street, two blocks off of St. Charles Avenue (where you can catch a streetcar that will deliver you to the French Quarter or the Garden District and Audubon Park) and eight blocks from the Convention Center and New Orleans cruise terminals. Large rooms invite and the aura of European elegance will make you feel very VIP.

Sail away, sail away on a New Orleans cruise

Mon, 07 May 2012 11:22:34 -0500

Sail away, sail away on a New Orleans cruise:

One more reason to visit New Orleans? Embark on a Caribbean cruise from one of the three major cruise lines that port in New Orleans.

Jazz Fest 2012…in hats

Mon, 07 May 2012 10:36:08 -0500

Jazz Fest 2012…in hats:

Minimal gear is required for a good time in New Orleans, but during Jazz Fest, one accessory reigns supreme: hats. The sheer diversity of hats at Jazz Fest runs the gamut from enduring, classic chapeaus to oddball lids decorated with the detritus of past Jazz Fests.

The 5 New Orleans po-boys you meet in heaven

Thu, 03 May 2012 12:30:28 -0500

The 5 New Orleans po-boys you meet in heaven:

In a culinary paradise like New Orleans, you’re bound to run into some great, even life-changing po-boys. Here are five to test the theory….

12 iconic New Orleans restaurant dishes

Wed, 02 May 2012 10:00:49 -0500

12 iconic New Orleans restaurant dishes:

Treat this like a visual checklist of famous New Orleans restaurant dishes. Haven’t had ‘em all? Isn’t it time you planned another foodie trip to the Big Easy?

Maison Dupuy hotel concierge picks: Napoleon House, Treme & more

Tue, 01 May 2012 09:18:44 -0500

Maison Dupuy hotel concierge picks: Napoleon House, Treme & more:

Want to avoid tourist traps in New Orleans? Ask an expert: Maison Dupuy concierge Sarah Abrusley offers insight into her favorite places and things to do in New Orleans.

2012 Second Line Season in New Orleans – photo gallery

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 09:25:39 -0500

2012 Second Line Season in New Orleans – photo gallery:

DIY New Orleans tour: Mid-City

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 10:09:52 -0500

DIY New Orleans tour: Mid-City:

It’s time for Jazz Fest in New Orleans! Before, during or after the Fest (or just because) — 10 places to explore in the neighborhoods near the Fair Grounds, including Mid-City, Bayou St. John and Esplanade Ridge.

New Orleans Food Trucks & Pop-Up Dining

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 10:05:12 -0500

New Orleans Food Trucks & Pop-Up Dining:

The alternative restaurant scene in New Orleans has grown from a handful of post-Katrina taco trucks and second line street vendors to a bona fide culture of mobile and itinerant eateries. In case you’ve missed the revolution of food trucks and pop-ups in New Orleans, here’s a current look.

Keep your eyes trained on the riverfront this week – New...

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 11:33:16 -0500

Keep your eyes trained on the riverfront this week – New Orleans is the inaugural city in a three-year national celebration commemorating the War of 1812 and the Star-Spangled Banner. During NOLA Navy Week (April 17 – 23) the city will host a colorful spectacle of ships from Erato Street to Upper Poland Avenue on the Mississippi River.

NOLA Weekend: French Quarter Fest, surf rocker Dick Dale + more!

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:04:46 -0500

NOLA Weekend: French Quarter Fest, surf rocker Dick Dale + more!:

A bastion of 20th century New Orleans glamour, the Bourbon...

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 10:05:26 -0500

A bastion of 20th century New Orleans glamour, the Bourbon Orleans is known for its prime Bourbon Street balcony views – the French Quarter hotel is party central for special events like Southern Decadence and New Year’s Eve. Best of all: every guest room and the fitness center at the Bourbon Orleans were completely renovated in 2011.