New Orleans

Let’s Give ‘Em a Hand

Our city’s musicians, artists and service industry workers are what make New Orleans, well, New Orleans. If you need a helping hand or want to give one, click on the links below and learn more. Culture Aid Nola Directs aid to culture and hospitality workers Culturalyst A free artists directory and livestreaming platform with direct tipping capabilities Gayle Benson Community Assistance Fund Funds awarded to nonprofits that support service and… Read More »

NOLA Street Names

How Our Rues Got Their Names.  “They told me to take a streetcar named Desire, and then transfer to one called Cemeteries and ride six blocks and get off at – Elysian Fields!” – Blanche Dubois If you’re looking for a street named “Main” in New Orleans, you won’t find it. Apparently it never even occurred to those who developed New Orleans to name a street anything so mundane. In… Read More »

Have a Blue Dog Christmas

Five George Rodrigue DYKs Without a doubt, the symbol most associated with New Orleans is the fleur de lis, a mark so identified with the city that people have joked that Lee Circle should be renamed “Fleur de Lis Circle.” Still, the fleur de lis isn’t the only image that immediately says “New Orleans.” There’s George Rodrigue’s Blue Dog. Blue Dogs have been hanging on walls all over the country… Read More »

Come Fly, Come Fly Away!

New Airport Terminal Opens Nov. 6 in New Orleans. The new $1 billion terminal at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport opens on November 6, just in time for the holiday rush.  Other than the existing runways, one parking structure and the rental car lot, everything old is new again at MSY. (The former terminal was more than 50 year old.) The new terminal offers a new baggage screening system,… Read More »

10 Adventures for Non-Walkers

Sit Down and Explore New Orleans! When Fats Domino sung about “Walkin’ to New Orleans,” it sounded like a good idea, but what if you’re one of the 40 million Americans with arthritis or back or knee problems? Here are ten things you can do in New Orleans that don’t require a lot of walking. 1. Take a Jazz Cruise on the Steamboat NATCHEZ One of the best views of… Read More »

Sip Your Way Through The Bloody Mary Festival!

If you love Bloody Marys in all varieties, you can’t miss the Bloody Mary Festival at The Howlin’ Wolf, Saturday, November 2nd and Sunday, November 3rd from 12:00pm-4:30pm. New Orleans is one of 10 cities nationwide to host The Bloody Mary Festival in 2019. Recently nominated as the Top 10 Specialty Food Festival by USA Today, The Bloody Mary Festival is the largest event of its kind. Come sip on innovative concoctions… Read More »

Big Easy Con: Super Heroes, Super Stars & Super Fun

You don’t have to wait for Mardi Gras to costume in New Orleans. Nerd out at Big Easy Con, a three-day pop culture convention in one of the best cities in the world. This year, it takes place November 1-3 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. This is your chance to see stars from television and movies, the biggest names in the comic industry, cosplay superstars, unique exhibits and… Read More »

It’s Game On at Dave & Buster’s New Orleans

New Orleans Means Fun and Fun Means Dave & Buster’s. If you like arcade fun–and who doesn’t–you’ll love Dave & Buster’s on Poydras, right near the Superdome. It’s a great place to play both classic and state-of-the-art games, billiards, four-person air hockey, or watch your favorite sports teams on massive screens with epic stadium sound (Who Dat!) while you grab a bite to eat. The food and cocktails are fun,… Read More »

Escape the Heat at the Escape Game

On Your Mark, Get Set, Geaux! We can’t think of a better way to escape the New Orleans heat this summer than 60 minutes at the Escape Game – now open in the French Quarter at 233 N. Peters. Here’s your chance to find out why the Escape Game was #1 on TripAdvisor’s list of Top Escape Rooms in the U.S. and why over 25,000 people have rated the experience five… Read More »

June in NOLA: Magnolias and More

Louis Armstrong crooned about “magnolias in June” but there are many more reasons to come to New Orleans this month. For one thing, many of the hotels are offering special summer rates. For another thing, some of our favorite festivals take place in June. Check them out below and make your hotel reservations now. New Orleans Oyster Festival (Woldenberg Riverfront Park) June 1-2 Slurp your way into summer at the… Read More »