Angola Prison Rodeo: Sundays, October 2-30
October 5, 2011 by Craig Guillot
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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. [...]
Voice of the Wetlands Festival: October 7-9
October 5, 2011 by Craig Guillot
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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 [...]
FREE show with Down at the House of Shock: October 1
September 30, 2011 by Craig Guillot
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Get out to the House of Shock tomorrow for a FREE show with New Orleans’ own Southern metal band Down. It is free with paid admission ($25) to the House of Shock. It’s a good deal to get you in both the haunted house and the show. Down will take the stage at 8 p.m.
FREE concerts at Lafayette Square every Wednesday for Harvest the Music
September 27, 2011 by Craig Guillot
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Head to Lafayette Square every Wednesday from September 14 through November 2 at 5 p.m. for free concerts at 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 include: [...]
French Quarter Oktoberfest: October 1
September 27, 2011 by Craig Guillot
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Head to Broussard’s Restaurant and Courtyard on Conti Street for the 2nd Annual French Quarter Oktoberfest on October 1, 2011. The festival will feature traditional live German music, German beers and German food such as red cabbage, bratwurst, roasted pork shank, apple strudel and currywurst. The French Quarter Oktoberfest runs from 11 a.m. to 9 [...]
Street Fare Derby: September 24
September 23, 2011 by Craig Guillot
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Get out to the Fair Grounds on September 24, 2011, for the inaugural Street Fare Derby, a celebration of street food, food trucks and more. It is held during the closing day of the track’s Summer Quarter Horse Meet from 12:30-6 p.m. There will be live music by Kermit Ruffins and the Barbecue Swingers and [...]
The Yat Pack plays FREE concert at Lafreniere Park tonight
September 22, 2011 by Craig Guillot
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Head to Lafreniere every Thursday from September 15 through October 20 for the Live at Lafreniere Sunset Concert Series. 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 [...]
Live at Lafreniere Sunset Concert Series: September 15-October 20
September 13, 2011 by Craig Guillot
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Head to Lafreniere every Thursday from September 15 through October 20 for the Live at Lafreniere Sunset Concert Series. 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 [...]
New Orleans Burlesque Festival: September 15-17
September 12, 2011 by Craig Guillot
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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 [...]
Louisiana Shrimp and Petroleum Festival: September 1-5
September 2, 2011 by Craig Guillot
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Take a trip down to Morgan City on September 1-5, 2011, for the annual Shrimp and Petroleum Festival. The 76th annual event features music, food, arts and crafts and great family fun. Some of this year’s performers include: Allison Collins, Category 6, Chubby Carrier, Amanda Shaw, Mojeaux, David St. Romaine, Southern Cross and more. There [...]
