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Jazz Fest Is Almost Here!

Are you ready for Jazz Fest 2011?! Next weekend will see some of the biggest names in rock, hip-hop, jazz, r&b, gospel, blues and Cajun music come down to the Crescent City from April 29th to May 8th. The festival will have a little something for every music lover with artists varying from Willie Nelson to John Mellencamp to Grammy Album of the Year winners Arcade Fire. After more than… Read More »

Record Numbers at the French Quarter Festival

The French Quarter Festival estimates that over half a million people attended the festival this past weekend. Their official numbers placed the attendance around 533,000, up 20,000 from last year. The festival has seen continued growth over the past few years: 2010 saw an increase of over 70,000 more in attendance than the previous year! This success is not confined to just the festival. Hotel occupancy for Friday and Saturday… Read More »

Wheel of Fortune Comes to New Orleans

TV game show Wheel of Fortune will be taping new episodes at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center later this week, Friday April 15th - Sunday, 17th. Pat Sajak, Vanna White and the whole crew will record three weeks' worth of the 30-minute program that will air on Fox, including a number of shows for "College Week."The pre-sale period for tickets is complete, but a quick search on eBay turned… Read More »

French Quarter Festival Begins!

The French Quarter Festival is here with 4 days of festival in 2011! Tonight kicks everything off with the TGIF "Thank Goodness It's Festival" Kickoff Party at the House of Blues. Zydeco king Rockin' Dopsie, Jr. and bluesman Little Freddie King will keep the House rocking throughout the evening, with Dopside playing the Music Hall and King in the VooDoo Garden. The focus switches over to the heart of the… Read More »

Brass Roots Movie Accepted to Kickstarter

The documentary Brass Roots is nearing its completion stage, and the filmmakers are asking for some help. Using the fundraising service Kickstarter, Brass Roots hopes to raise $20,000 to help cover production costs in order to have the film ready for festival season. Kickstarter is a unique fundraising service. While many serves simply accept your donation and apply it to the cause of your choice, Kickstarter begins by accepting pledges.… Read More »

New Orleans Loves the Arts

Do you appreciate the fine arts? Would you like to get a little more culture in your life? Check out these events coming up in the first weekend of April.Jammin' on JuliaThis Saturday, April 2nd, the New Orleans Arts District Association will host the art benefit and block party on Julia Street. View art varying from cutting edge contemporary pieces to classic Louisiana art. While you're at it, check out… Read More »

Excuses to Eat in New Orleans March 25-27

It's not as if the city of New Orleans needed an excuse to have a good time or to eat some amazing food, but this weekend has a couple of great opportunities for food and events. Hogs for the Cause - City "Pork" (still known as City Park in other areas) hosts a hog cookoff to raise funds to fight against pediatric cancer. 50-75 teams will be preparing pork dishes… Read More »

Hogs for the Cause 2011

Hogs for the Cause will be in City Park this Saturday, March 26th with fantastic food, New Orleans bands and competitions to raise money to fight pediatric cancer. What better way to raise money for a non-profit organization than having a good ol' fashioned cook-off? New Orleans is a city in love with fantastic food, and attendees will have the chance to vote with their tax-deductible donations to name the… Read More »

March Madness Hits New Orleans

The New Orleans Arena hosts three key games in the 2011 NCAA Tournament. College basketball fans rejoice at this time of year as March Madness officially descends on the nation. Sixty-four college teams begin a tournament that will end with only one school holding the NCAA National Championship trophy. Televisions will certainly be tuned in to sports channels, and fans in select cities will be able to witness part of… Read More »

The Mardi Gras Indians Prepare for Super Sunday

For those of you still wanting to hang on to this year's Mardi Gras excitment, check out the Mardi Gras Indians. After becoming well known from the popularity of HBO's show Treme, the press is paying will be paying more attention to the New Orleans tradition of Super Sunday (St. Joseph's Day, Sunday, March 20th). On this day, the Mardi Gras Indians will march in their "Super Sunday" parade complete… Read More »