New Orleans

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 »

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 »

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 »

New Orleans Catering

Experience New Orleans is your resource for finding the best this city has to offer. To that end, we recently launched New Orleans Catering to help you find the best caterer for your upcoming social event. Not only does the site provide a recommended list of catering companies and restaurants that provide catering services, New Orleans Catering also gives helpful hints to assist you in finding the best resources for… Read More »

Halfway to St. Patrick's Day Celebrations

Strangford Lough Brewing Co South is proud to be apart of the Half Way to St. Patrick's Day celebration this Friday, September 17 throughout the Greater New Orleans area.Locations and events include:The Kerry Irish Pub331 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA (French Quarter)9:00pm. - 10:00pm Featuring The Irish Bayou BandFinn McCool's Irish Pub3701 Banks St, New Orleans, LA (Mid-City)8:00pm - 9:30pmTracey's Irish Bar & Restaurant2604 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA (Irish… Read More »

New Orleans Celebrates Football like No Other

By Michael Roberts Having recently moved back into the New Orleans metro area, I am quite new to all that the city now has to offer. Family members have lived here in Louisiana for a dozen years now, but there are some aspects of this town that you can't understand until you're here. For example, New Orleans launched the NFL season this year with more fanfare than I've ever seen… Read More »

Vince Vance offers tribute to New Orleans

Thanks to Vince Vance (of Vince Vance and the Valiants) who wrote this great tribute to New Orleans! This is quite emotional for us locals! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V86xxTm8-ek Read More »

Two events, one great Saturday night

Locals and visitors alike are looking forward to a great New Orleans' Saturday night featuring TWO annual events held back to back. This Saturday (August 7th), enjoy music and dancing at SATCHMO SUMMERFEST till 6:00pm. Then walk to Julia Street for art, culture, and even MORE music & dancing at the 16th Annual White Linen Night. Experience great art throughout the New Orleans Arts District and at the Contemporary Arts… Read More »

Halloween Parade “throws and updates”!

In case you missed the July 15th meeting for general membership, you can always visit the member section of the "Krewe of Halloween Official Site" and ride with us! And click here if you are looking for more info about Halloween throws, trinkets and promotional products!!!! Its not too late,Please join us! Read More »