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 [...]

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. [...]

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 [...]

Get your dose of Halloween terror at the House of Shock

Nearing it’s 21st year in operation, the House of Shock has grown to be one of the most horrific and notorious haunted houses in the country. With more than 16 themed rooms and a massive labyrinth of tunnels, dark hallways and hundreds of costumed actors, it is also one of the biggest attractions of its [...]

French Quarter Oktoberfest: October 1

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 [...]

Cheap hotel deals at Paragon Casino Resort

Paragon Casino Resort is now offering “Get Happy Getaway” packages that let guests choose from a variety of accommodations to relax and get happy. Hotel packages start at $90 per night in a standard room with $30 food credit and a $20 free play credit (code : GHP2011). They also offer additional hotel packages that [...]

The Yat Pack plays FREE concert at Lafreniere Park tonight

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

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 [...]

Don Vappie Plays Twilight on Thursday: September 15

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

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 [...]

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