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New Orleans Film Festival 2010

The New Orleans Film Society hosts its 21st New Orleans Film Festival beginning Thursday, October 14th and continuing to Thursday the 21st. This year, the opening night's events include music by Sasha Masakowski & Musical Playground and the Treme Brass Band. Food will be prepared by Chef Ian Schnoebelen and cocktails prepared by Mixologist Alan Walter. The Film Society will show a wide variety of films in categories such as… Read More »

Operation Pumpkin For Children’s Hospital

Take your kids trick-or-treating AND go shopping at the same time! On October 16th, doctors will create hand-carved Jack-O-Lanterns to be sold with proceeds benefiting the Children's Hospital. While they're carving pumpkins, kids can go visit stores at the Shops at Canal Place to get in some early trick-or-treating from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Shops at Canal Place are located at 333 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70130. Read More »

Gentilly Fest 2010

Gentilly Fest is all about bringing together the best of New Orleans' music, food, art, and great causes. Dedicated to supporting the Gentilly community and the city of New Orleans at large, the festival will show support to the New Orleans Police, Fire Department, EMS, and Children's Music camps. Gentilly Fest will also donate funds to the sports programs of Ponchartrain Park and Milne playgrounds.But this festival isn't solely about… Read More »

Carnaval Latino – Oct. 9th and 10th

Carnaval Latino, a celebration of Latin music and Hispanic culture, returns this weekend, October 9th and 10th, to the New Orleans riverfront. Featured artists include Cuban dancer and singer Omara Portuondo as the Queen of Carnaval Latino as well as national rock stars Los Lonely Boys.In addition to the music, food and drinks, participants will also be able to enjoy an amusement park -- added for the first time this… Read More »

New Orleans on Tap: Beer tasting, pub crawl

A beer tasting like no other. Come sample 200 different beers featuring Abita, Lazy Magnolia, Strangford Lough and others while sitting under an oak tree in City Park. Enjoy live music by Johnny Sketch and the Dirty Notes. Did we forget to mention the pub crawl? That's right, local bars will be sponsoring tables and when you visit the bars and get your beer passport filled you'll get a free… Read More »

Voice of the Wetlands Festival Oct. 8-10

This coming weekend marks the return of the annual Voice of the Wetlands Festival in Houma, Louisiana. Get your fill of Louisiana blues and rock music at this free event on Oct. 8th, 9th, and 10th. Featured musicians include the VOW All-Stars (including Cyril Neville, Anders Osborne, Big Chief Monk Boudreaux, Johnny Sansone, and Waylon Thibodeaux), Galactic, BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet, Louisiana LeRoux, Susan Cowsil, and Zebra. The event goes… Read More »

Main Line grooves on Frenchmen St with 50 Cent

[/caption]Recently on Sunday nights I have passed by the Blue Nile on Frenchmen St. to check out a new band called Main Line. After a day of football and hopefully a Saints win, it has been a great way to end the day. The show is always free and always funky. This week was a real treat as 50 Cent and Chelsea Handler sat in the audience. 50 Cent not… Read More »

Frank Family Vineyard Wine Dinner

The Bombay Club invites you to the Frank Family Vineyard Wine Dinner on Thursday, September 30th at 6:30 p.m. The event is hosted by Scott J. Lloyd, the national sales director for Frank Family Vineyards. The Wine Dinner is a five-course meal featuring four different wines and champagnes paired with foods designed to compliment one another. Be sure to make your reservations today at 504-586-0972 at this limited seating event.… Read More »

October Means Scary, Silly Fun for Kids

With Halloween just around the corner, parents and kids alike are already picking out their costumes and favorite candy. Before knocking on your neighbors' doors for candy, be sure to check out the great events going on around town! The Audobon Zoo, in conjunction with the Children's Hospital, presents Boo at the Zoo at 5 p.m. on Oct 22, 23, 29, and 30. Kids can trick-or-treat, ride the Mombassa Ghost… Read More »

New Orleans Baby Fest

Have extra pacifiers and bottles ready, 'cause the Baby Fest is coming to New Orleans. On October 2nd, the Ponchartrain Center will host over seventy-five exhibitor booths with everything that new or expecting parents could need, including boutiques, photographers, health & fitness, natural parenting, baby services and more. Event promoters are giving away $10,000 worth of door prizes, plus swag bags to the first 50 moms and moms-to-be. You certainly… Read More »