Around the rest of the United States, Halloween might look like this: Children streaming from house to house, begging for candy. Downtown in larger cities, there might be a single nightclub, sponsoring a costume-themed dance party. Maybe your community will have a parade of halfheartedly spooky floats, a few bands, and children in costume. But [...]
August 26, 2012
August 11, 2012
2012 Film Festival Offers New Orleans Movie Entertainment
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 28, 2012
Catch Some New Orleans Soul at the Blues and BBQ Festival
The south is truly known for its soul. Memphis is commonly referred to as the birthplace of soul, but thanks to legendary R&B artist Allen Toussaint, we like to think that New Orleans is certainly a sister-city! What began in 2006 as an offshoot the NOLA Jazz Festival with more performers than attendees, the Blues [...]
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
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
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 [...]
May 6, 2012
Do Not Miss the Vieux To Do This June!
Not one, not two, but three festivals rolled into one! June 9-10, 2012 welcomes the Vieux To Do. Visit three area festivals during this weekend to experience the heart and soul of New Orleans. This Mississippi riverside event spanning a single six-block area is a do-not-miss event if you stay in our bed and breakfast [...]
April 18, 2012
Memorial Day Weekend Activities, NOLA Events
Make plans now to visit New Orleans at the end of May and enjoy two very popular annual NOLA Memorial Day weekend activities! The New Orleans Food and Wine experience will take place on May 22-28, 2012, and the New Orleans Greek Festival also runs from May 25-27, 2012. Both NOLA events will highlight your [...]
April 3, 2012
Let Loose at the NOLA Jazz Fest
In 1970, Mahalia Jackson and Duke Ellington took part in a spontaneous jazz parade during the Louisiana Heritage Fair, and the NOLA Jazz Fest was born! April 27- May 6, 2012 marks the 43rd annual New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, commemorating the unique spirit of Jazz and Louisiana heritage during this annual event. What [...]
March 17, 2012
Have a Shuckin’ Good Time at the LA Crawfish Festival
Come one, come all to the Louisiana Crawfish Festival held right here in New Orleans! Plan your getaway now and celebrate the culture, life, and food of the bayou at this annual event. This all-things-crawfish Louisiana tradition began in 1975, and brings visitors from around the city, state, and the country. What was once a [...]
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