New Orleans

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 »

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 »

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 »

The 2011-2012 Saints: New Faces, New Facility

Another year of the WHO DAT nation’s rise to fame is upon us as the New Orleans Saints kick off another promising season for 2011. The Saints are ready to reestablish themselves as the number one team in the NFL once again, after the heartbreaking loss against the Seattle Seahawks ended last season a bit too early. Defense Coordinator Greg Williams plans to re-emphasize the importance of defense and has… Read More »

Volunteer at the 2011 Satchmo Summerfest

Volunteer Registration Is Now Open! Satchmo Summerfest has officially opened registration for this year's festival. Both individuals and teams are needed. If you are interested in signing up a team, you will need everyone's information before you begin registration. (name, email, cell phone, emergency contact, t-shirt size) A team consists of 4 people and must have a designated "team leader" working with the group. Remember - shifts fill FAST, so… Read More »

Essence Fest 2011 Is Almost Here!

Now only a week away, the Essence Music Festival is set to bring the best of both national and local acts, with a strong representation of the commercial sounds of rap, hip-hop, R&B, gospel and the local flavor of brass bands, jazz, and the blues. This year, the festival is from July 1st to July 3rd, and, as always, the festivities will be held in the Superdome in New Orleans.2011… Read More »

Film-O-Rama Continues This Week

Even though Film-O-Rama started last week, you can still catch a number of films all this week. The festival ends on Thursday, May 19th.For local film buffs, the New Orleans Film Sociey's Film-O-Rama is an event not to be missed. Showcasing films that did not show up in the local Cineplex, Film-O-Rama aims to enlighten the film crowd with some of the best in indie films, including documentaries and fictional… Read More »

Dylan Dog Showcases New Orleans

Dylan Dog, released at the end of April 2011 in theaters, prominently features the city of New Orleans throughout the movie. You'd think that a movie about a guy investigating a crime scene among werewolves, zombies and vampires would not be a great film to show off the city of New Orleans, but you would be wrong. Dylan Dog, finally released in theaters on April 29th, 2011 was entirely shot… 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 »

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 »