New Orleans

Krewe of Boo Officially Added To Our Can’t Miss Event List

Halloween has come and gone, but this year was definitely one for the memory book! We had the privilege of riding in New Orleans official Halloween parade, Krewe of Boo. Our float, Chucky and The Bride, was led by our frightfully dressed captained Chucky (aka Elliot) who navigated us through our first spooktacular parade flawlessly.   The weather was perfect and  parade-goers of all ages flooded the streets of the… Read More »

Get Around Town Like A Pro: Transportation Changes

New Orleans public transportation gets you where you want to go—whether it’s hopping on a street car or riding the ferry, it’s a great way to travel! The city’s always looking for ways to make it even better, so here are some exciting changes that have recently happened: The Ferry Extends Hours: In August, the ferry at Algiers Point/Canal Street Service Hours extended its hours of operation for more convenient… Read More »

Packing Essentials: Four New Orleans Fall Necessities

Fall is one of our favorite times in New Orleans…cool air, football and so much fun. But packing for this time of year can be a little tricky. Get the most out of your vacation by packing like a pro.  Lightweight layers: When September rolls around, the days are hot, averaging 85 degrees—but nights can get a little chilly with temperatures dipping into the low 70s. And, as the months… Read More »

Le Petit Theatre…a Gem for New Orleans!

This past weekend we had the good fortune of attending a performance of UNDER THE BOARDWALK at Le Petit Theatre.  It was truly a fabulous production showcasing our great local talent.  The packed house showed their appreciation and love of all the hits from the ‘50s and ‘60s…from Doo-Wop and Motown to the Beach Boys and the Four Seasons!  My only regret is not seeing the show on opening weekend… Read More »

The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk set to open

If you love shopping in New Orleans, then you’re going to love this: The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk is premiering just in time for Memorial Day weekend.  This string of popular brand name outlet stores has been highly anticipated, and a great addition to the city. The Big Easy has long been under-served in the retail sector, with approximately 30 percent less square feet of retail per capita than the… Read More »

‘Death of a Salesman’ premieres at Le Petit Theater

There are a lot of great aspects of New Orleans, but one of our favorites is the city’s thriving theatre culture.  With many talented actors, directors and theatre managers living in New Orleans, you don’t have to go far to watch quality productions. Le Petit Theater’s premiere of Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman Friday didn’t disappoint. Rain was heavily falling, but the harsh weather didn’t keep the audience away… Read More »

Things to do this weekend (April 18-20)

There’s always something to do in New Orleans, but this weekend will be especially packed full of activities. Today may be rainy, but the forecast for Saturday and Sunday looks sunny with highs in the 70’s.  If you’re looking to get out of the house and take advantage of this great weather, here are a couple of things we recommend: The Crescent City Classic 10k Even if you’re not signed… Read More »

New Orleans decorates for Christmas

It’s the holiday season, and New Orleans looks beautiful. From Jackson Square to the West Bank, businesses and residents have hung lights in windows and holly on balconies. Christmas trees have popped up all over the city, and the street musicians have picked up some holiday tunes. As we walked around the French Quarter yesterday, we decided to take a few pictures of the decorations. Enjoy! In Jackson Square, red… Read More »

Local legend Frank Davis remembered as genuine, loved

Photo courtesy of WWL New Orleans local legend Frank Davis, a well-loved outdoorsman, culinary mastermind, and WWL radio and TV star, died Monday at the age of 71 from a rare autoimmune disease known as CIDP, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropthy. Since the news of Davis’s death was released, many of his fans have been posting beautiful farewell messages on his Facebook page: Suzanne Bazajou: “Sure gonna miss ya, big guy! Keep… Read More »

5 Things to do in New Orleans in December

December is a wonderful time of year to be in New Orleans. The beautiful decorations, the fun events, the mild weather and a lot of Christmas spirit brings the city together even more-so than usual.  For those of you lucky enough to be in town this month, here are five great things to do before you leave: Celebrate in the Oaks One of our favorite December events is Celebration in… Read More »