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What's Happening in New Orleans
Please note that date and time information is subject to change.
All information should be verified. Calendar is updated
approximately once a month.
Calendar of Upcoming Events
Arts Market of New Orleans
Date: June 28, 2008 (10:00 am - 4:00 pm)
Location: Palmer Park
Discover the talent of nearly 100 local artisans at this day-long, outdoor marketplace. Browse or purchase one-of-a-kind arts and crafts, including paintings, photography, ceramics, jewelry, glass wares, wood working, clothing, and more. The Arts Market also features live entertainment, food and beverage booths, and a children's area.
Thursday at Twilight Garden Concert Series
Date: Through – August 28, 2008
Location: City Park, Botanical Garden, Pavilion of the Two Sisters
Enjoy 6 pm musical performances in the park. Food, soft drinks, beer, wine and mint juleps available for purchase.
COOLinary New Orleans
Date: July 1, 2008 - August 31, 2008
Location: Participating Restaurants Around the City
Sample the best of New Orleans cuisine at a deliciously affordable price. Participating restaurants will offer patrons specially priced menus throughout the summer, including three-course dinners and lunches under $30 and $20, respectively. For more information and a list of participating restaurants, visit www.COOLinaryneworleans.com.
14th Annual Essence Music Festival
Date: July 4 – 6, 2008
Location: Louisiana Superdome
See Chris Rock, Kanye West, Mary J. Blige, Chris Brown, LL Cool J at the Essence Music Festival.
Satchmo Summerfest
Date: July 31 – August 3, 2008
Location: The Old US Mint
Cash in on some musical gold at the Old US Mint during this annual celebration of Louis Armstrong’s life and legacy. The three-day festival features concerts, parades, seminars, regional cuisine, and family events. For details, visit the Satchmo Summerfest website.
Southern Decadence
Date: August 28 – September 1, 2008
Location: Throughout the French Quarter
Labor Day marks New Orleans’ 38th Southern Decadence Festival, the city’s largest gay and lesbian event. Round-the-clock festivities include parades, dance parties, live music, talent shows, and general revelry throughout the French Quarter. For a full list of events, visit the Southern Decadence website.
Halloween in New Orleans
Bourbon Pub / Parade
October 23 - 26, 2008
Celebrate Halloween in New Orleans with the Gay Halloween Parade.
Allstate Sugar Bowl Football Classic
Date: Friday, January 2, 2009
Location: Louisiana Superdome
The Sugar Bowl is a New Orleans classic on New Year's weekend.
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Annual New Orleans Events
Mardi Gras
February 24, 2009
What is there to say -- it's Mardi Gras in New
Orleans. See www.mardigras.com
for the latest details on 2009 Mardi Gras in NOLA.
Booking Info: Special Event
Rates and Procedures Apply. Call 504.561.5858 for details.
22nd Anniversary Tennessee Williams/
New Orleans Literary Festival
March 2009
A five-day festival featuring national and regional
scholars, writers, and artists. The festival includes discussions
and lectures, performances, a one-act play competition, walking
tours, and a bookfair. For more information go to www.tennesseewilliams.net.
French Quarter Festival
April 17 – 19, 2009
 Come
and see the French Quarter Festival! Hear
music ranging from jazz to brass bands, and everything in
between. Sample some of New Orlean's finest food, tour private
patios, join in a second-line parade, and much more.
See http://fqfi.com for all the details on the 2009 French Quarter Festival.
Booking Info: Night Minimum Stay Required.
Call 504.561.5858 for availability and rates.
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
April, May 2009
Next to Mardi Gras, this is the ultimate New Orleans experience.
Cajun, zydeco, gospel, blues, rhythm and blues, and of course
jazz, can be heard at different venues through the city.
Don't miss the amazing food and crafts that are also featured
at
this festival. Go to www.nojazzfest.com
for all the latest on New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.
Booking Info: Special Event Rates and Procedures
Apply. Call 504.561.5858 for details.
Christmas New Orleans Style
Annually December
Tours of historic homes, candlelight caroling, madrigal dinners,
chefs' demonstrations. For more information about the
event go to
www.christmasneworleans.com
or call 504.522.5730
Booking Info: Be sure to ask
for Hotel Maison de Ville’s Papa Noel Rates
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