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FREE personal finance ebook available on Amazon today ($9.99 value) FREE personal finance ebook available on Amazon today ($9.99 value)

In celebration of Financial Literacy Month, you’ll be able to get a FREE Kindle copy of Stuff About Money: No BS Financial Advice for Regular People at Amazon.com on April 12, 2012. It’s a $9.99 value. Financial Literacy Month was first started in 2000 by the Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Finance Literacy. In 2004, the U.S. Senate passed... [Read more of this review]



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Celebration in the Oaks: Through January 2 Celebration in the Oaks: Through January 2

Celebration in the Oaks is now open in City Park through January 1, 2012. As one of the most beautiful light displays in the country, it attracts over 100,000 visitors every year and features century-old oak trees adorned in thousands of lights. There are also a number of exhibits and attractions including a 20-minute Laser Light Show, a ’50s... [Read more of this review]



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New Orleans Daily Deals (November 28, 2011) New Orleans Daily Deals (November 28, 2011)

With so many deals and discount sites in New Orleans, it’s hard to keep track of everything. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR FEED and get daily deals and discounts on dining and entertainment in New Orleans delivered straight to your inbox in one email. Dine, play and shop in New Orleans for half price! Here are some of the great offers you can get today: FEATURED... [Read more of this review]



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Oak Street Po-Boy Festival: November 20 Oak Street Po-Boy Festival: November 20

Head down to Oak Street on November 20, 2011, for the Oak Street Po-Boy Festival. All held in celebration of the almighty po-boy, the festival features great food, live music and more. There are 45 food booths in all featuring food from such restaurants as Cafe Reconcile, Boucherie, Palace Cafe, Squeal, GW Fins, Bourbon House and Jacques-Imo’s. There... [Read more of this review]



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St. Bernard Farmers Market Every Saturday St. Bernard Farmers Market Every Saturday

Head out to Aycock Barn in historic Old Arabi every Saturday for the St. Bernard Farmers Market. It runs from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and features fresh produce and seafood along with arts and crafts. There are also market exhibitions, live entertainment and children’s activities. For more information visit the Facebook page.  Read More →



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New Orleans Fringe Theatre Festival: November 16-20 New Orleans Fringe Theatre Festival: November 16-20

See and experience all kinds of wild, strange and fresh theater this week at the New Orleans Fringe Theater Festival. The event runs from November 16-20, 2011 and features 63 performing groups and over 150 performing shows at 22 venues across the city. There’s also a parade that rolls on November 19 and a Free-For-All tent in the Marigny which... [Read more of this review]



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Louisiana Renaissance Festival in Hammond every weekend through December 11 Louisiana Renaissance Festival in Hammond every weekend through December 11

If you ever wanted to take a step back in time, travel out to Hammond for the annual Louisiana Renaissance Festival. The event has grown so big that it’s essentially a mini theme park with an entire English village featuring over 100 shops, 50 shows and dozens of demonstrations every day. There are shows with comedy, drama and action (including... [Read more of this review]



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Tin Men at Concerts in the Courtyard: November 18 Tin Men at Concerts in the Courtyard: November 18

Head to the Historic New Orleans Collection on September 16 for Concerts in the Courtyard. It’s their monthly concert series and features music by the Tin Men. The concerts are $10 at the door and FREE for TNOC members. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the music runs from 6-8 p.m. For more information, visit the web site.  Read More →



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$34 in coupons for Whole Foods $34 in coupons for Whole Foods

Visit this page for $34 in coupons for products at Whole Foods Market. Some of the coupons include: 2 365 yogurts for $1 $1 off 365 ricotta cheese $1 off organic chicken breast strips For more deals and discounts at Whole Foods Market, check out The Whole Deal.  Read More →



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Free New Orleans Saints Kids’ Football Clinic: November 1, 8 and 29 Free New Orleans Saints Kids’ Football Clinic: November 1, 8 and 29

Head to Academy Sports and Outdoors for a FREE New Orleans Saints Kids’ Football Clinic which will include demonstrations and lessons with a New Orleans Saints player and an in-store autograph session. The dates and locations include: November 1 (800 S. Clearview Pkwy.), November 8 (1000 W. Esplanade, Kenner), November 29 (61107 Airport Rd., Slidell).... [Read more of this review]



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Swamp Fest: November 5-6 Swamp Fest: November 5-6

Head down to the Audubon Zoo on November 5-6, 2011 for Swamp Fest. The event celebrates Louisiana’s Cajun culture and heritage with food, live music, demonstrations and arts and crafts. Some of this year’s performers include: Nathan & the Zydeco Cha-Chas, Christian Serpas & Ghost Town, Pine Leaf Boys, Lafourche Cajun Band, Jenny... [Read more of this review]



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Save $55 on Rock ‘n’ Roll New Orleans Marathon entry (Today only!) Save $55 on Rock ‘n’ Roll New Orleans Marathon entry (Today only!)

The Rock ‘n’ Roll New Orleans Marathon has been running a special promotion where when the Saints win, you can save the point spread difference on your registration fee. On a good week that might be $7-$20 but with last night’s record-smashing victory against the Colts, you can save a whopping $55 on your registration today. The offer... [Read more of this review]



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Rockin’ Dopsie plays FREE show at Lafreniere Park today Rockin’ Dopsie plays FREE show at Lafreniere Park today

Today is the last day of the Live at Lafreniere Sunset Concert Series and you can catch Rockin’ Dopsie. The event takes place at the Lafreniere Park Pavilion every Thursday at 6 p.m. and features live music along with great food from restaurants such as Drago’s, Plum Street Snowballs, Lucky Dog, Zea’s Restaurant, Mellow Mushroom and... [Read more of this review]



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FREE concert with Dirty Dozen Brass Band and Jon Cleary FREE concert with Dirty Dozen Brass Band and Jon Cleary

Head to Lafayette Square today at 5 p.m. for a FREE concert with Dirty Dozen Brass Band and Jon Cleary’s Filthy Few. It is part of the Harvest the Music concert series. Along with great music, there is food, arts and fun, with a portion of the proceeds going to benefit the Second Harvest Food Bank. Some of this year’s performers... [Read more of this review]



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Park-a-Boo at Lafreniere Park: October 28-30 Park-a-Boo at Lafreniere Park: October 28-30

Celebrate Halloween at Lafreniere Park on October 28-30, 2011, for Park-a-Boo. It’s a 3-day Halloween celebration for children under 13 years old with trick or treating, face-painting, games, a “boo house” and plenty of spooky activities for the kids. It is FREE for children under 3, $5 for children ages 3 through 12 and $7 for those... [Read more of this review]



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Meschiya Lake at Concerts in the Courtyard: October 15 Meschiya Lake at Concerts in the Courtyard: October 15

Head to the Historic New Orleans Collection on October 15 for Concerts in the Courtyard. It’s their monthly concert series and features music by Meschiya Lake & the Little Big Horns (October 21) and Tin Men (November 16). The concerts are $10 at the door and FREE for TNOC members. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the music runs from 6-8 p.m. For... [Read more of this review]



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Deutsches Haus Oktoberfest in Rivertown: October 14-16, 21-23 Deutsches Haus Oktoberfest in Rivertown: October 14-16, 21-23

Celebrate Oktoberfest with the Deutsches Haus in Rivertown on October 14-16 and October 21-23, 2011. They moved the fest to Rivertown in Kenner this year because their temporary clubhouse in Metairie was not big enough to host the event. The good thing is that there will be a lot of space this year to accommodate the growing crowd. You’ll find... [Read more of this review]



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Gretna Fest: October 7-9 Gretna Fest: October 7-9

Head to the Best Bank from October 7-9, 2011, for Gretna Fest. Over 130,000 people attended the event last year and it is growing bigger with every passing year. Some of this year’s performers include: Galactic, Grand Funk Railroad, Sara Evans, Dash Rip Rock, Molly Hatchet, New Orleans Bingo Show, Cowboy Mouth, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Kyle Turley Band,... [Read more of this review]



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Angola Prison Rodeo: Sundays, October 2-30 Angola Prison Rodeo: Sundays, October 2-30

Head out to Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola for the 2011 Angola Rodeo every Sunday from October 2-30, 2011. The rodeo, which has been noted as the country’s largest prison rodeo, puts inmates against beasts in such events as Bull-Dogging, Bust-Out, Bareback Riding and Bull Riding. Convict Poker is one of the most popular events. Four inmates... [Read more of this review]



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Voice of the Wetlands Festival: October 7-9 Voice of the Wetlands Festival: October 7-9

Take a ride down to Houma for the annual Voice of the Wetlands Festival from October 7-9, 2011. The event takes place on the grounds of Southdown Plantation and is FREE. There is plenty of food, arts and crafts and live music. Some of this year’s performers include: Tab Benoit, Anders Osborne, Dave Malone, Christian Serpas & Ghost Town, Dash... [Read more of this review]



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