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Theater Thursday: April 5, 2012

It's no normal Thursday night in NOLA. Check out the shows below for an impromptu theater experience tomorrow evening! A Streetcar Named Desire Southern Repertory Theater's performance of Tennessee Williams' A Streetcar Named Desire has relocated to Michalopoulos Studios! Directed by Jason Kirkpatrick, the seminal play returns to New Orleans after a canceled 2006 post-Katrina season. Starring Ashley Ricord as Stella Kowalski, Michael Aaron Santos as Stanley Kowalski, and Aimee… Read More »

Fabulous Final Four Festivities

Like basketball, but live under a rock? In that case, here’s some amazing news. For those who didn’t know, the NCAA Final Four is coming up on March 31 and April 2. And where better for the four finishing factions to face off than our very own New Orleans? I know, I know, it’s nice and dark under your rock, but sometimes you need to come up for air (and… Read More »

Meet the Carriage House at Maison Dupuy

Just when you thought that the Maison Dupuy couldn’t get any better–welcome to the Carriage House. An 1800s cottage tucked behind the hotel, the Maison Dupuy’s Carriage House is the ultimate in French Quarter luxury. The first-floor master suite opens onto the private courtyard, with a koi pond and outside dining where you can enjoy your meals prepared to order by hotel chefs. Want a little more privacy? Just go… Read More »

March in New Orleans: Beer, Wine and Music

It’s spring in New Orleans, which means three things: summer is already here, Abita Strawberry is back, and there are a ton of events going on in the city! We at Experience New Orleans don’t want to miss a thing (looking at you, Steven Tyler), and we know you don’t either--so here are ongoing and upcoming March fun and festivities: French Quarter Wine Festival Now in its sixth year, the French Quarter… Read More »

St. Patrick’s Day in New Orleans

It's festival season in New Orleans, and things are about to get even crazier than usual! Here's a convenient primer on the Crescent City's St. Patrick's Day traditions, with a little history thrown in as lagniappe. Whether you're Irish Catholic, Irish-Italian, or just have a passion for green beer, St. Patrick's Day in New Orleans is not an event to be missed. Read on for Erin Go Bragh basics! What:… Read More »

2012 New Orleans Jazz Fest Lineup

This year’s New Orleans Jazz Fest lineup is another great one and there are plenty of reasons to be in the Crescent City from April 27th to May 6th. Rock icons like Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band, The Eagles, The Beach Boys 50th Anniversary Reunion, the Neville Brothers and Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers will all take the stage. Jazz Fest also includes an array of more recent… Read More »

Mardi Gras Parades can make you hungry!

Happy Mardi Gras! Nothing makes you hungrier than catching beads all day at the parades! We asked the restaurants on NewOrleansRestaurants.com if they were going to be open on Mardi Gras day. Here is a great list of those who responded YES…they will be open! ANDREA’S – opens at 5pm for dinner BISTREAUX at Maison Dupuy – open with regular hours BOMBAY CLUB – pay one price 11am – 5… Read More »

Comic Con Was a Blast!

This past weekend, I had the chance to visit the New Orleans Comic Con, and I had a fantastic time. I took in the sites and quickly blew through my spending allowance on great finds both for myself and my son. All of the celebrities were out in full force, and even revered comics artists had long lines that wrapped through the convention floor just for an autograph and a… Read More »

An All-New MardiGrasNewOrleans.com

Mardi Gras' premier website has been re-designed to serve you better! Have you seen the new MardiGrasNewOrleans.com? The premier site for Mardi Gras in New Orleans has been redesigned from the ground up. You can still find the same great content for history and shopping, and the schedule and map system has been recreated to help you keep up with all of the krewes. Use the site on the go… Read More »

The New Orleans Comic Con 2012

The New Orleans Comic Con returns to the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center with a stellar list of stars. Geek enthusiasts, the end of January marks one of my favorite times of the year: The New Orleans Comic Con. Back for its second year, the convention will feature stars from science fiction and fantasy movies and television series, WWE superstars, and comic book artists and writers. How big are these… Read More »