On March 10 at Hyatt Regency New Orleans, Brad Pitt and Ellen DeGeneres will host “A Night to Make It Right” with special guests Randy Jackson and performances by Rihanna, Sheryl Crow, the Neville Brothers, Seal and local favorite Dr. John and friends. The benefit gala will raise vital funds for the completion of 150…
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This Saturday, December 10, 2011, we are hosting our 5th “Fight the Blight” Volunteer Day from 9:00am– 1:00pm. This effort is being coordinated through ServeNOLA, the Mayor’s service and volunteerism initiative. Please click here to sign up for Fight the Blight Day. With the holiday season upon us and a slate of…
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This Saturday at Napolean and Magazine Streets there will be a parade, food and music. For those of you who don’t know New Orleans Magazine Street is about a 4 miles stretch of antique stores, boutiques, restaurants. There are numerous restaurants with outdoor dining. Whole Foods is located in Uptown on Magazine Street as is…
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The Freret Market was started in 2007 and consists of food, art and flea markets. There is a kids area. The market has 90 vendors, pet adoptions, and free live music. There is free parking. On November 5th the Lagniappe Brass Band will play with the Ten Men at 1:45 and The Help at…
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New Orleans has many Halloween events between now and Halloween which falls on the 31st of October. New Orleans is the place to be if you enjoy dressing up in costumes with all of the events, for the kids, for the adults. Some of these events are: The 3rd Annual Boo Carre Halloween and Harvest…
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Hugh Laurie acts, is a comedian back in England and will release “Great Performances: Hugh Laurie: Let Them Talk — A Celebration of New Orleans Blues,” in September. Check it out.
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New Orleans celebrates July 4th on the Mississippi with a Celebration that is ranked 5th in the United States. Go 4th on the River features a Dueling Barges Fireworks Display. Public parking is available. While waiting for the Fireworks to start there is plenty to do and see. At the Harbor are the Shops at…
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Afternoon Tea at Le Salon at the The Windsor Court is a tradition in New Orleans. The Windsor is a wonderful, elegant hotel and is where the Obama’s stayed while in New Orleans. You can sip 26 of the finest loose leaf variety brews. Rated #1 for Best Ambiance and #1 for Best Special Occasion…
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On Saturday, June 4th the City of New Orleans will hold it’s 3rd “Flight the Blight” Day. This is an organized volunteer effort that has resulted in “a true partnership between the City, local neighborhood organizations, local non-profits and volunteers from throughout the community.” The five locations for the 3rd “Fight the Blight” Volunteer Day…
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