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Explore New Orleans | | | | | | | 1329 Jackson Ave
New Orleans,
LA
70130-5131
504-670-2520 | | | | | Description: Great music in a great location describes the Trinity Artist Series. Each Sunday, music fans flock to Trinity Episcopal Church to listen to the free performances. The series features a number of artists from a variety of musical genres and they all take the stage promptly at 5pm. Past performers have included Ellis and Jason Marsalis, Samirah Evans, and The Wild Magnolias.
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| New Orleans Wine and Food ExperienceVarious locations
New Orleans,
LA
504-529-9463 | | | | | Description: This five day event features a champagne brunch, wine dinners and tastings, cooking demonstrations and seminars conducted by premier chefs, vintners and wine consultants. At the Royal Street stroll, local galleries open their doors to pedestrians, who sip provided samples while browsing the collections, and live jazz bands provide street side entertainment. The 2006 participants include Food Network's Dave Lieberman and Wine Wednesday's radio host, Ziggy "the Wine Gal" Eschliman. Call for event locations.
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| Tennessee Williams Literary Festival717 Orleans
New Orleans,
LA
504-581-1144 | | | | | Description: This literary festival brings in over 100 prominent writing and publishing figures and, of course, thousands of Tennessee Williams fans and scholars for a fun, informative five days of classes, seminars, theater productions and discussion panels. Of course, the events aren't all erudite in nature. There are plenty of chances for festival-goers to loosen their ties and take in food and wine tastings, guided walking tours of the writer's old stomping grounds, and even a concert or two.
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| Spring Fiesta & Historic Homes Tour826 St. Ann St
New Orleans,
LA
70116
504-581-1367 | | | | | Description: Nearly two dozen privately-owned homes in the French Quarter, Garden District and Uptown are open to the public during this ten-day spring event. Ticket-holders get intimate glimpses at some of the city's most gorgeous residences as well as private gardens and courtyards that often remain unseen by the casual passerby. Also part of the festivities is a French Quarter parade and because this is New Orleans after all plenty of opportunities to savor good food and drink. Particularly popular is the Sunday brunch, the cost for which includes tour tickets.
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| French Quarter
New Orleans,
LA
70130
504-522-5730 | | | | | Description: Zydeco and Cajun music are just some of the melodies that fill the Vieux Carré during this April event. The French Quarter Festival features 13 stages, hundreds of musicians, and a number of musical genres international, blues, rock, swing and, of course, jazz. All other events (from the art show to the children's activities) are free, and festival-goers can enjoy the Crescent City's fine food during the World's Largest Jazz Brunch.
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| New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival (Jazz Fest)1205 N Rampart St
New Orleans,
LA
70116
504-522-4786 | | | | | Description: For over 30 years, this 10-day event has packed the New Orleans' Fairgrounds. Jazz Fest is renowned for the caliber of musicians it attracts. Concertgoers can enjoy everything from gospel and jazz to rock and swing. Past performers include the Allman Brothers, Marcia Ball, and Geno Delafose & French Rockin' Boogie. Event goers can also enjoy savory food, modern crafts and the musical musings that resonate from a dozen stages.
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| French Market Place
New Orleans,
LA
| | | | | Description: People who let the summer heat and humidity keep them away from New Orleans miss out in a huge way when it comes to this awesome jazz festival. Who is Satchmo, you ask? Well, you may know him better as Louis Armstrong, and this four-day weekend celebration pays tribute to the legendary musician's life, legacy and love of music. Associated events range from exhibits to panel discussions, and there are also organized club crawls, food stands operated by local eateries, and plenty of great live performances. C'mon down, y'all!
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| Palm Dr
New Orleans,
LA
70124
800-672-6124 | | | | | Description: Thousands of fans flock to this outdoor music festival in the 1300-acre City Park to hear big name bands and local legends perform. Eminem, Green Day, Marilyn Manson, Snoop Dog, Counting Crows and Beastie Boys are among the artists who have graced the stage at previous festivals. Weekend tickets cover admission for both festival days.
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| Christmas New Orleans Style! | | | | | Description: This month long event draws hundreds of spectators. To celebrate the season, Jackson Square fills with carolers, choirs and musical artists who all joyfully sing at Christmas. There are candlelight processions, free concerts and the luminated beauty of Jackson Square and the French Quarter. Additional activities include guided candlelight tours of historical homes and private courtyards, as well as a number of events such as bonfires and holiday lights held across the city. Most events are free, but call ahead for listings and prices.
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| 1500 Poydras St
New Orleans,
LA
70112
504-828-2440 | | | | | Description: The first of January marks a landmark college gridiron battle The Sugar Bowl. The event pits two of the country's best college football teams, the Georgia Bulldogs and Hawai'i Warriors, in a match that's part of the College Bowl Championship Series. Allstate sponsors the event, and tourists flock to the Superdome to watch their favorite teams fight to the end! Tickets go on sale in March, so call ahead for exact dates and pricing information.
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