Don Vappie Plays Twilight on Thursday: September 15
September 12, 2011 by Craig Guillot
Filed under Arts and Culture, Popular, events
Head down to City Park to the Pavilion of the Two Sisters every Thursday through October 13 for the Thursdays at Twilight Concert Series. Upcoming performers include: Don Vappie (September 15), Julio and Cesar (September 22), Tom Sancton and N.O. All-stars (September 29), MI Scoogin (October 6) and John Rankin (October 13). The concerts start [...]
Scales and Ales at Audubon Aquarium: September 16
September 12, 2011 by Craig Guillot
Filed under Arts and Culture, Popular, events
Help support the Louisiana Marine Mammal and Sea Turtle Rescue Program at Scales and Ales at the Audubon Aquarium on September 16, 2011. You’ll be able to sample wine and beer from more than 20 bars as you enjoy the sights and sounds of the Audubon Aquarium at night. There will also be food from [...]
New Orleans Burlesque Festival: September 15-17
September 12, 2011 by Craig Guillot
Filed under Arts and Culture, events, festivals
New Orleans has established itself as a burlesque capital in the past decade and you can enjoy it all at the New Orleans Burlesque Festival on September 15-17, 2011. There will be a variety of events and shows including the Art of Striptease, Mondo Burlesque and Bad Girls of Burlesque. On Saturday, there will be [...]
Harahan Farmer’s Market: September 10
September 6, 2011 by Craig Guillot
Filed under Arts and Culture, events, retail
The City of Harahan is starting up its own farmers market which will be held on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month. The first market will be held on September 10. It will be held from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. behind the Harahan City Hall at 6437 Jefferson Highway. If you’d like [...]
Save 50% at Audubon Aquarium and Insectarium for Parish Appreciation Days
August 31, 2011 by Craig Guillot
Filed under Arts and Culture
The Audubon Nature Institute is offering half price admission to the Audubon Aquarium and Insectarium for area residents from September 1 through October 2. The offer is good for 50% off a single ticket for residents of Orleans, Jefferson, St. Bernard, Plaquemines, St. Tammany, St. John, St. Charles, St. Mary, Lafourche, Terrebonne and St. James [...]
Shamarr Allen at Concerts in the Courtyard: September 16
August 31, 2011 by Craig Guillot
Filed under Arts and Culture, Popular, events
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 Shamarr Allen & the Underdawgs (September 16), Meschiya Lake & the Little Big Horns (October 21) and Tin Men (November 16). The concerts are $10 at the door and FREE for [...]
One tank, cheap day trips from New Orleans
August 26, 2011 by Craig Guillot
Filed under Arts and Culture
Visit this link for One Tank Trips, a 12-page brochure that highlights quick and cheap day trips from New Orleans. The destinations include: St. Joseph Plantation, Ship Island, Global Wildlife Center, St. Martin Parish, New Orleans Plantation Country, Avery Island and Bayou Lafourche. A tank of gas might cost you a few bucks but most [...]
Who’s Who in I Do Bridal Show: September 11
August 25, 2011 by Craig Guillot
Filed under Arts and Culture, events
Check out all the latest and greatest in wedding vendors and exhibitors at the Who’s Who in I Do Bridal Show on September 11, 2011. Some of the participating exhibitors will include: Bourbon House, Plant Gallery, John Darry Photography, Louisiana State Museum, Crescent City Brewhouse, Beth’s Flowers, Sweet Life Bakery, Marriott New Orleans and Alert [...]
Grand opening of New Orleans Healilng Center: August 28
August 24, 2011 by Craig Guillot
Filed under Arts and Culture, events
Head down to the corner of St. Roch and St. Claude Avenue on August 28, 2011 for the grand opening of the New Orleans Healing Center. There will be live music, food and free samples, services and “personal/family survival kits.” More than a dozen bands will perform including John Boutte, Henry Butler, Treme Brass Band, [...]
Hit the beach on the cheap at Ship Island
August 23, 2011 by Craig Guillot
Filed under Arts and Culture, Featured
If you’re up for a quick day trip to the beach, consider heading out to Ship Island. If you’ve never made it out there, Ship Island is about an hour by ferry from Gulfport, Miss., and offers a fast and cheap getaway for those looking for a day at the beach. Unlike the murky waters [...]
