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May 21, 2013

Save the Date: New Orleans Summer Events 2013

Here in NOLA, you’re bound to find an event or festival going on, no matter which weekend you visit!  While we’ve talked about many of these events in the past, you may be interested in updated dates and features for this summer’s big events.  Avenue Inn invites you to be our guest during any and [...]

April 27, 2013

The Magic Behind Mardi Gras: Float Construction

Filed under: Festivals,Local Culture,Local Events,New Orleans Events — Tags: , , — Joe Rabhan @ 11:55 pm

The revelry of Mardi Gras has passed for the year, but the wonder of the event remains throughout the year.  The celebrating, the parades, those amazing floats with the colors, the detail, and the animation… Speaking of the amazing floats, do you ever wonder how they come to be each year? For those of you [...]

February 26, 2013

New Orleans Springs to Life in 2013 With Amazing Festivals

Spring will be here before you know it, and along with it come some of the biggest and best events on the bayou! Despite the fact that there are hundreds of area hotels, you just can not get the personalized service and welcoming atmosphere that a bed and breakfast offers.  When you stay at the [...]

February 7, 2013

Foodfest: Regional Food Highlights From NOLA and Around the Country

If you have ever been to New Orleans, you know that you certainly won’t go hungry here in the Crescent City.  If you haven’t ventured this way, know that you are in for a gastronomical treat when you visit!  And the very best way to experience all the food offerings in this great city?  Come on [...]

January 20, 2013

March Events in NOLA: St. Patrick’s Day and More

It’s that time again.  Time to think past Mardi Gras to the next big celebration:  St. Patrick’s Day and the celebrations that surround it!  This year, the holiday falls on a Sunday, making for an entire weekend of celebration.  While some events happen in static locations, much of the excitement comes in the form of [...]

October 9, 2012

Holiday Events For A Perfect New Orleans B&B Getaway

It’s never too early to plan the perfect holiday trip to New Orleans!  November and December are jam-packed with activities and events, assuring that your stay at our New Orleans bed and breakfast will be fun and festive! Last year we told you a little bit about the Celebration in the Oaks.  Now in its [...]

August 11, 2012

2012 Film Festival Offers New Orleans Movie Entertainment

Filed under: Festivals,Local Events,New Orleans Events — Tags: , — Joe Rabhan @ 2:13 pm

One week each October, it’s all about the movies when our city hosts what has become known as the “Cannes on the Mississippi.”  The New Orleans Film Festival features films and short films from local directors, national names, and entries from abroad.  This year, October 11-18, 2012 will see some 10,000+ attendees make the pilgrimage [...]

July 9, 2012

Get Your Lederhosen Ready for NOLA’s Oktoberfest 2012

Although October is still three months away, it’s never too soon to make plans for NOLA’s annual Oktoberfest.  As one of the more popular area activities attracting up to 15,000 total guests, lodging options fill up quickly.  So plan your visit to New Orleans for three weekends of food, beer, and fun for the entire [...]

June 15, 2012

Enjoy a Bit of New Orleans Southern Decadence On Labor Day in 2012

Filed under: Local Attractions,New Orleans Events — Tags: , , — Joe Rabhan @ 8:00 am

You truly never know what you’ll find in New Orleans – and we like it that way! What started as a simple house-party in 1972, given by a small group of friends, has grown and evolved into what has become the “Mardi Gras” of the Gay-friendly community!  So how does a small gathering morph into [...]

May 29, 2012

Attend Satchmo SummerFest, the Premier NOLA Summer Event

Filed under: Festivals,Local Events,New Orleans Events — Tags: , — Joe Rabhan @ 4:51 am

  Make plans now to attend the Satchmo SummerFest, one of NOLA’s most popular and successful events!  This year’s Festival runs from August 2, 2012 through August 5, 2012 at the Old U.S. Mint just an easy streetcar ride and a few minutes’ walk from our New Orleans bed and breakfast location.   Some call this the [...]

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