Friday, April 22, 2011

2011 New Orleans Festivals

New Orleans is the Festival Capital of the World. We have dozens of festivals that celebrate our unique food, music and multicultural heritage all year-long.

You'll find great music at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage FestivalFrench Quarter FestEssence Music Fest and Voodoo Festival; exotic food specialties at the New Orleans Food and Wine ExperiencePo-Boy Festival and others; and exciting celebrations our city's diverse culture at Fiesta Hispanica, St. Patrick's DaySouthern Decadenceand more. We have writing and visual arts festivals commemorating our historic literary and film traditions like the annual Tennessee Williams Festival, FringeFest and the New Orleans FilmFest. And, of course, there's the biggest festival of them all – Mardi Gras, which is celebrated here like there's no tomorrow!
Nowhere else on the planet is there a greater selection and wider diversity of fabulous special events than those you can experience in New Orleans. On nearly any week or weekend you choose to come down here you will find SOMETHING good going on. Check out our festival calendar below, pick the festival(s) that you'd like to experience for yourself, then make your reservations and come on down for the most fun you'll ever have. We guarantee it!


via neworleansonline.com

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

HAUNTED HISTORY


With its rich history and voodoo culture, we dare you to take a Haunted History Tour! These amazing entertaining and historical tours explore the dark side of the city. 
The French Quarter holds many secrets and you can visit the sites of ghosts, hauntings, and all things paranormal on this ghostly adventure. 
See the legendary Vieux Carre and here the sinister stories of New Orleans!


Check it out here

CLUB AMPERSAND


Inside the industrial setting of a former Whitney Bank in the CBD, Ampersand is a stylish club with an artsy European/South Beach feel featuring two levels, two bars, giant dance floor, courtyard, VIP lounge & several cozy sitting rooms—one of which was the former bank's vault. Sophistication with a dash of naughtiness is the motto of this hip nightspot with a progressive cosmopolitan flair. Ampersand is a classy, upscale and cosmopolitan nightspot for locals & tourists alike. The club's seductive vibe is a definite reflection of its chosen motto.
Ampersand is definitely one of NOLA's biggest hotspot and you've got to check it out if you're visiting and looking to have a fun night out on the town. So go to Ampersand when you SeeNewOrleans!

Arnaud's




Located right next to Bourbon Street, Arnaud's Restaurant offers classic Creole Cuisine and great service in beautifully restored, turn of the century dining rooms. Since it was founded in 1918, Arnaud's has remained true to it's traditions and is one of the best restaurants in a city known for it's great food.
There's live Dixieland Jazz in the Jazz Bistro, romantic dinners in the Main Dining Room, cocktails at the French 75 Bar, and great service all around. See why the locals love Arnaud's so much.
Stop in when you SeeNewOrleans!

NOLA BREWING


NOLA Brewing – New Orleans Lager & Ale – represents the creation of refreshing high-quality beer in the heart of New Orleans. Located in the Irish Channel, they provide locally produced products that taste, look, and feel great. Founded in 2008 by Kirk Coco & Peter Caddoo, NOLA Brewing provides quality lagers and ales for you to enjoy.  
Brews:
  • NOLA BLONDE ALE
  • NOLA BROWN ALE
  • HOPITOULAS
  • HURRICANE SAISON-SPRING SEASONAL
  • 7th STREET WHEAT
  • IRISH CHANNEL STOUT-WINTER SEASONAL
If you're looking for things to do in New Orleans, stop by and have a pint!

TOP 10 THINGS TO DO IN NEW ORLEANS



The bustling heart of the city. From exciting history, great hotels, world-class dining, great nightlife scene, live music, shopping and sightseeing, the French Quarter has it all.
Ride this historical landmark through the beautiful Garden District of New Orleans!
The best jazz club in the city.
Filled with awe-inspring classic Victorian homes and breathtaking surroundings, be sure to swing by the Garden DIstrict!
This featured attraction lies in the heart of the French Quarter and is home to the amazing St. Louis Cathedral.
Open year-round and home to over 2,000 animals, the Audubon Zoo is a top draw for anyone visiting New Orleans.
With its rich history and voodoo culture, we dare you to take a Haunted History Tour!
This architectural gem serves as the iconic landmark of the city.
This amazing aquarium is continually recognized as one of the top aquariums in the United States.
Located within the French Quarter, the party never stops on Bourbon Street!