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 [...]
May 21, 2013
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 [...]
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 [...]
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