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03/14/2010 - 03/20/2010    Next
House of Blues Presents - The Gospel Sunday Brunch
January 25, 2009 - May 30, 2010
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Times: 10:00 am
http://www.hob.com
Location:  House of Blues, 225 Decatur St.
Phone:  (504) 310-4999
Admission:  $16.50 - $38.50
Hallelujah! It's back!  The Sunday Gospel Brunch returns to the House Of Blues New Orleans!
ALL YOUTH CHOIRS CURRENTLY ACCEPTING MEMBERS!
September 3, 2009 - March 25, 2010
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Times: Thursdays 5:45 pm - 7:00 pm
http://www.jpas.org
Location:  Jefferson Performing Arts Center, E J High School Auditorium, 400 Phlox Street in Metairie
Phone:  (504) 885-2000 ext. 211
Calling all young singers! Jefferson Performing Arts Society is currently still accepting children and teens for their Children's Choirs and the NEW JPAS Jam & Jive Show Choir! To register and join, please drop by a rehearsal time for the appropriate age level choir to fill-out the paperwork and meet the choirs! (formerly the JPAS Youth Chorale). All choirs are vocally directed by Mary Lou with accompanist Garrett Fried.
Rehearsals for the JPAS Children's Choir are Thursdays at the Jefferson Performing Arts Center, EJ High School Auditorium, 400 Phlox Street in Metairie, and continue through the Spring. There is a one-time tuition fee of $400 for the Children's Choir plus additional costuming fees. fees.
ALL YOUTH CHOIRS CURRENTLY ACCEPTING MEMBERS!
September 19, 2009 - March 27, 2010
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Times: 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Location:  St Elizabeth Seton School, 4119 Saint Elizabeth Drive
Phone:  (504) 885-2000 ext. 211
Calling all young singers! Jefferson Performing Arts Society is currently still accepting children and teens for their Children's Choirs and the NEW JPAS Jam & Jive Show Choir! To register and join, please drop by a rehearsal time for the appropriate age level choir to fill-out the paperwork and meet the choirs! (formerly the JPAS Youth Chorale). All choirs are vocally directed by Mary Lou with accompanist Garrett Fried. Rehearsals for the JPAS Apprentice Choir will be Saturdays from at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School, 4119 Saint Elizabeth Drive in Kenner and continue through the Spring. There is a one-time tuition fee of $300 for the Apprentice Choir plus additional costuming fees.

Upcoming Exhibition, Symposium Explore the Territorial Period 1803 - 1812
October 6, 2009 - May 2, 2010
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Times: Tuesday - Saturday 9:30 am – 4:30 pm; Sunday 10:30 am – 4:30 pm
http://www.hnoc.org
Location:  Williams Gallery, 533 Royal Street
Phone:  (504) 523-4662
On December 20, 1803, the Louisiana Purchase was signed, confirming the transfer of the former French colony to the United States. Statehood, however, was not immediate. For nearly 10 years, Louisiana was entrenched in a turbulent period, rife with political disputes and culture clashes. The exhibition Between Colony & State: Louisiana in the Territorial Period, 1803-1812, and its companion online component, examines the people, places, and events that shaped this fascinating period. Highlights include manuscript maps, newspapers from the period, and artists' depictions of life during this time.
Vieux Carré Matinées
December 1, 2009 - March 30, 2010
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Times: Tuesday–Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
http://www.hnoc.org
Location:  616 St. Peter Street
Phone:  (504) 522-2081
Admission:  free
The Historic New Orleans Collection and Le Petit Théâtre du Vieux Carré announce the launch of Vieux Carré Matinées, a series of free films and tours celebrating Louisiana’s rich history and culture. Vieux Carré Matinées are now being offered every Tuesday–Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Many of the films were produced for past exhibitions at The Collection and address topics such as the Battle of New Orleans, Creole cooking, and visual artists of New Orleans. Prior to the films, patrons will be given a brief tour of the theatre’s facilities and history. Both the tour and the films are free and open to the public.
Ongoing: Vieux Carré Matinées
December 22, 2009 - December 31, 2010
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Times: 11:30am-1:30pm
http://www.hnoc.org/?p=1434
Location:  LePetit Theatre, 616 St. Peter Street
Phone:  (504) 523-4662
Admission:  free
The Historic New Orleans Collection and Le Petit Théâtre du Vieux Carré are proud to present Vieux Carré Matinées, a series of free films and tours celebrating Louisiana’s rich history and culture. Vieux Carré Matinées are now showing every Tuesday–Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The program opens with a brief tour of Le Petit Theatre, the nation’s oldest continuously operated little community theatre. Following the tour, patrons will have an opportunity to view one of 10 films, many of which were produced in part by The Collection. Each film addresses a different aspect of the region, including the Battle of New Orleans, Creole cooking, and visual artists of New Orleans. Both the tour and the films are free and open to the public.
The National World War II Museum Presents - Special Exhibit- Entertaining the Troops
January 2, 2010 - March 21, 2010
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Location:  The National WWII Museum, 945 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA
Phone:  (504) 528-1944
Join us for a Special exhibit Entertaining the Troops. Sponsored by HUMANA with additional support from AT&T.
Sunday Jazz Brunch at The Roosevelt New Orleans
January 3, 2010 - December 26, 2010
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Times: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location:  The Roosevelt Hotel, Blue Room
Phone:  (504) 648-1200
Admission:  Adult plates are $59 and include valet parking and a complimentary glass of champagne. Children 10 and under served at half price
Join us every Sunday for the  Jazz Brunch at The Roosevelt New Orleans featuring Jazz clarinetist Tim Laughlin at  The Blue Room.
NOMA celebrates ¡Sí Cuba!
January 6, 2010 - March 28, 2010
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http://www.noma.org
Location:  New Orleans Museum of Art
Phone:  (504) 658-4100
Admission:  Louisiana residents with valid photo ID: Adults, $8; Seniors (65 and up), $7.50; Child 3-17, $5; Child under 3, Free. Out-of-state visitors: Adults, $16; Srs (65 and up), $15; Child under 3 free
The New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA) is proud to participate in "¡Sí Cuba!" a major citywide presentation of arts, music, and culture related to Cuba taking place in New Orleans January through April 2010. ¡Sí Cuba! is a collaborative venture between museums, universities, galleries, and other arts organizations in New Orleans, co-organized by NOMA, Newcomb Art Gallery, and the Stone Center for Latin American Studies at Tulane University. NOMA's participation in ¡Sí Cuba! includes two exhibitions: Luis Cruz Azaceta: Swimming to Havana, a solo exhibition of paintings and Polaridad Complementaria: Recent Works from Cuba, a traveling show organized by the Centro de Arte Contemporáneo Wifredo Lam, Havana. Polaridad Complementaria will be co-presented at the New Orleans Museum of Art and the Newcomb Art Gallery at Tulane University.
 
The solo exhibition Luis Cruz Azaceta: Swimming to Havana will feature a suite of new paintings, all from 2009. The phrase "Swimming to Havana" proposes the impossible as no unassisted human is capable of traversing ninety miles across the Caribbean Sea from Florida to Cuba. Yet it is a journey said to have taken place countless of times in the minds of Cubans wishing to reach the United States, and Cuban immigrants dreaming of returning home. In his suite of new paintings, Azaceta invites viewers to undertake their own imaginative journeys through his imagery. These paintings explore the idea of "crossing over" in myriad ways: between abstraction and figuration, between geometric and organic forms, between Cuban and American culture, and between the historically linked cities of New Orleans and Havana.
Big Freedia's Hookah Bounce
January 7, 2010 - January 2, 2014
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Times: 10:00 pm
http://hookahbounce.com
Location:  The Hookah, 309 Decatur St
Phone:  (504) 943-1101
Admission:  $5.00
Every Thursday Big Freedia and DJ Rusty Lazer along with other local bounce artists hit the stage at The Hookah. If you're wondering what is bounce, here is what Wikipedia has to say about Bounce Music: Bounce music is an energetic style of "New Orleans hip hop" music which is said to have originated as early as the late 1980s, but is typically believed to have begun with the 1991 single "Where Dey At by MC T.Tucker. A highly influential cover of "Where Dey At" was also released by "DJ Jimi in 1992.

Bounce is characterized by "Call and response" style party and Mardi Gras Indian chants and dance call-outs. These chants and call-outs are typically sung over the Triggerman beat, which is sampled from the song "Drag Rap" by the Showboys, or Brown beat, which is sampled from Derek B's "Rock The Beat". The sound of bounce has primarily been shaped by the recycling and imitation of the "Drag Rap" sample: its opening chromatic tics, the intermittent shouting of the word "break", the use of whistling as an instrumental element (as occurs in the bridge), the "drag rap" vocals and its brief and repetitive melody and quick beat (which were produced with use of Synthesizers and drum machines and are easily sampled or reproduced using like-sounding elements).
 
The genre maintains widespread popularity in New Orleans, LA and the southern United States and has a more limited following outside of the Deep South. Throughout this decade, the "Take Fo'" record label has dominated the genre with artists such as "DJ Jubilee and "Willie Puckett." Katey Red, "Big Freedia" and "Sissy Nobby have also made significant contributions.
Bywater Art Market @ Markey Park
January 16, 2010 - December 18, 2010
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Times: 9:00 am
Location:  Markey Park, 700 block of Piety between Royal and Dauphine Street
Phone:  (504) 944-7900

Approaching their 9 year anniversary, the Bywater Art Market continues to go strong with their unique mission of presenting highly juried, original works of art at affordable prices. No rides, no kids tents, no music – this is not a mini jazz festival; it’s about celebrating and promoting Art!

Admission is free and refreshments by Nathan’s Que Crawl (the Purple Truck!) will be available
NEWCOMB ART GALLERY & NEW ORLEANS MUSEUM OF ART PRESENT ¡Sí Cuba!
January 16, 2010 - April 30, 2010
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Times: Tues, Thurs & Fri 10am - 6pm; Wed 10am - 8pm; Sat & Sun 11am - 5pm (closed university holidays)
http://www.sicubaneworleans.com
Location:  Newcomb Art Gallery, Woldenberg Art Center (Bldg #81)
Phone:  (504) 865-5328
Organized by the Newcomb Art Gallery at Tulane University and the New Orleans Museum of Art,  ¡Sí Cuba! is a major presentation of Cuban art, music, and culture that will take place in New Orleans from January through April 2010. ¡Sí Cuba! is a collaborative venture between museums, universities, galleries, and other arts organizations across the city. The project is anchored by Recent Works From Cuba, a joint exhibition presented by the Newcomb Art Gallery and the New Orleans Museum of Art. Opening at both venues on January 16, the show features more than 50 works by 27 Cuban artists working in various media that highlight the latest trends in contemporary Cuban art. The show is curated by Jorge Fernandez Torres, vice-director of the Centro de Arte Contemporáneo Wifredo Lam and curator of the Havana Biennial and Margarita Sánchez Prieto, curator, researcher and art critic at Centro de Arte Contemporaneo Wifredo Lam. The show was developed by the National Council of Fine Arts and the Centro de Arte Contemporáneo Wifredo Lam, Havana and toured by International Arts & Artists, Washington, DC.
Louisiana and Cuba: Multiple Perspectives
January 19, 2010 - April 17, 2010
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Times: 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
http://www.hnoc.org
Location:  Williams Research Center, 410 Chartres Street
Phone:  (504) 523-4662
Admission:  free
In conjunction with ¡Sí Cuba!, a city-wide presentation of art, cultural and historical exhibitions and programs that relate to Cuban art and culture, The Collection presents Louisiana and Cuba: Multiple Perspectives. The exhibition will be on view at the Williams Research Center January 19–April 17. With documentary photographs of Cuba in the 1980s by New Orleanian Michael P. Smith set against earlier materials (18th–19th century) featuring Cuba and Louisiana, this exhibition illustrates the cultural, political and economic connections that have historically tied these two places together.
The Contemporary Arts Center Presents - Aïda Ruilova: The Singles 1999 - Now
January 28, 2010 - May 2, 2010
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Times: Thursday through Sunday, 11:00 am- 4:00 pm
http://www.cacno.org
Location:  Contemporary Arts Center, 900 Camp Street
Phone:  (504) 528-3805
Admission:  $5/general, $3/students & seniors, FREE To CAC members
Join us for the Opening Reception for Aïda Ruilova: The Singles 1999 - Now. Combining classical cinematic devices with a distinctively jarring, low-tech sensibility, New York-based artist Aïda Ruilova creates dark, narrative video work. Aïda Ruilova: The Singles 1999 - Now presents a survey of the artist's single-channel video work since 1999. Ruilova is one of a young generation of artists who employ media in innovative ways with a do-it-yourself aesthetic, often drawing upon contexts - like cinema, music, and popular culture - that exist outside the art world. Her short video loops often feature characters performing cryptic and physically uncomfortable actions, revealing her fascination with the conjunction of horror movie aesthetics and the sublime. A compelling, though obscured, narrative is created, overwhelming the viewer with questions. Unidentified, Ruilova's characters and their relationships remain ambiguous, and the viewer is left to actively detangle the action.

Ruilova's works have a strong formal and associative relationship to music. Ruilova, a classically trained musician, was a member of the experimental music group Alva. Her videos feature visceral experiences of discrete sounds - among them evocative phrases muttered repetitively, heavy breathing, scrunching guitar strings, and vinyl LPs being scraped across cement - that reinforce both the physicality of her editing and the isolation, claustrophobia, and extreme psychological stresses of contemporary life that are alluded to throughout her work.

The National WWII Museum Special display – Hitler’s Gemaldegalerie Linz Album
January 29, 2010 - May 2, 2010
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http://www.nationalww2museum.org
Location:  The National WWII Museum, 945 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA
Phone:  (504) 528-1944
The National World War II Museum will display two albums containing photos of artwork amassed by Hitler for his planned Linz, Austria Führermuseum. Both albums have recently resurfaced after 64 years. Only 20  of the 31 albums are still known to exist. They were originally created for Hitler to select artwork for a planned museum in Linz, Austria. After display at the New Orleans museum, it will go back to Germany where it will aid in the ongoing search for a number of these  artworks.
New Orleans Museum of Art Presents - New Orleans Artists Quintron and Miss Pussycat
January 30, 2010 - May 2, 2010
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Times: Wednesday, 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm; Thursday-Sunday, 10 am - 5:00 pm
http://www.noma.org
Location:  New Orleans Museum of Art, second floor Frederick R. Weisman Gallery
Phone:  (504) 659-4100
On January 30, New Orleans Museum of Art will kick off the 2010 contemporary exhibition schedule with a celebration of New Orleans artists Quintron and Miss Pussycat. Widely known for multimedia performances in music clubs and alternative art spaces over the past 15 years, Quintron and Miss Pussycat have inspired audiences around the world with their innovative approach to puppetry and organ-based music. Parallel Universe: Quintron and Miss Pussycat Live at City Park will be the artists' first museum exhibition. In addition to past work, Miss Pussycat will debut a new music video, and an original music album by Quintron will be recorded entirely on-site at the New Orleans Museum of Art. Parallel Universe: Quintron and Miss Pussycat Live at City Park is organized by Miranda Lash, Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art.
 
The exhibition will begin with a vibrant and comprehensive display of Miss Pussycat's puppetry, a "parallel universe" the artist creates and channels within her set designs and performances. Hundreds of her puppets will take over the first gallery, spanning the length of Miss Pussycat's career. Arranged in miniature landscapes, her handmade puppets fuse the surreal and fantastical with a dose of whimsy. Functional in purpose and beguiling in form, the puppets enact scenes laden with satire, humor, and wit, while appearing innocent and child-like. Describing the puppets as "portals to the spirit world," the artist explains that the ritual of making a puppet show allows the puppets to assume a life of their own. Her versatile working method as a puppeteer ranges from swiftly arranging puppet shows for rock concert stages, to painstakingly directing videos with large support crews and arranging prerecorded soundtracks. Miss Pussycat's presentation will include the debut of her latest puppet video.
New Orleans Museum of Art Presents - New Orleans Artists Quintron and Miss Pussycat
February 3, 2010 - May 2, 2010
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Times: Wednesday, 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm; Thursday-Sunday, 10 am - 5:00 pm
Location:  New Orleans Museum of Art, One Collins Diboll Circle, City Park
Phone:  (504) 659-4100
New Orleans Museum of Art will kick off the 2010 contemporary exhibition schedule with a celebration of New Orleans artists Quintron and Miss Pussycat. Widely known for multimedia performances in music clubs and alternative art spaces over the past 15 years, Quintron and Miss Pussycat have inspired audiences around the world with their innovative approach to puppetry and organ-based music. Parallel Universe: Quintron and Miss Pussycat Live at City Park will be the artists' first museum exhibition. In addition to past work, Miss Pussycat will debut a new music video, and an original music album by Quintron will be recorded entirely on-site at the New Orleans Museum of Art. Parallel Universe: Quintron and Miss Pussycat Live at City Park is organized by Miranda Lash, Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art.
 
The exhibition will begin with a vibrant and comprehensive display of Miss Pussycat's puppetry, a "parallel universe" the artist creates and channels within her set designs and performances. Hundreds of her puppets will take over the first gallery, spanning the length of Miss Pussycat's career. Arranged in miniature landscapes, her handmade puppets fuse the surreal and fantastical with a dose of whimsy. Functional in purpose and beguiling in form, the puppets enact scenes laden with satire, humor, and wit, while appearing innocent and child-like. Describing the puppets as "portals to the spirit world," the artist explains that the ritual of making a puppet show allows the puppets to assume a life of their own. Her versatile working method as a puppeteer ranges from swiftly arranging puppet shows for rock concert stages, to painstakingly directing videos with large support crews and arranging prerecorded soundtracks. Miss Pussycat's presentation will include the debut of her latest puppet video.
New Orleans Photo Alliance Presents - The American Dream
February 4, 2010 - March 21, 2010
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Times: Fridays 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm; Saturdays and Sundays 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
http://www.neworleansphotoalliance.com
Location:  New Orleans Photo Alliance Gallery, 1111 St. Mary Street
Phone:  (504) 610-4899
The New Orleans Photo Alliance is proud to present a national juried exhibit, “The American Dream”, juried by 2005 Guggenheim and 2000 MacArthur Fellow, Deborah Willis. Dr. Deborah Willis, a professor at New York University is also a professional art photographer and one of the nation’s leading historians of African American photography. She is the author of numerous books including the critically acclaimed, The Black Female Body: A Photographic History with Carla Williams (Temple University Press, Philadelphia, 2002) and the upcoming Michelle Obama: The First Lady in Photographs.
Le Petit Theatre Presents "13" A Musical
March 4, 2010 - March 21, 2010
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Times: Thursday – Saturday 8:00 pm
Location:  Le Petit Theatre, 616 St. Peter St.
Phone:  (504) 522-2081
Admission:  $23.00 – $60.00; Student and group pricing are available.
When his parents get divorced and he’s forced to move from New York to a small town in Indiana, Evan Goldman just wants to make friends and survive the school year. Easier said than done. The star quarterback is threatening to ruin his life and his only friend, Patrice, won’t talk to him. The school freak sees an opportunity for blackmail and someone is spreading the nastiest rumors. With an unforgettable pop-rock score by Tony Award winning tune-smith Jason Robert Brown, 13 is a hilarious, high-energy musical for all ages about discovering that “cool” is where you find it, and sometimes where you least expect it.
The Ritz Carlton Presents - Jeremy Davenport
March 4, 2010 - March 27, 2010
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Times: Thursdays 5:30 pm; Friday and Saturday 9:00 pm
Location:  The Davenport Lounge at the Ritz-Carlton New Orleans
Phone:  (504) 524-1331
New Orleans jazz favorite, Jeremy Davenport, can be found in the Davenport Lounge at the Ritz-Carlton New Orleans.  Come experience not only pure entertainment, but also an introduction to a lifestyle - a jazzy, swanky, sexy way of life.  Let Jeremy Davenport fill your soul and ears with tunes and beats from the old and new. A must see when in the New Orleans French Quarter - tourist or not!
The National World War II Museum Presents Let Freedom Swing
March 5, 2010 - March 28, 2010
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Times: Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 pm; Sundays at 1:00 pm
Location:  The National World War II Museum Stage Door Canteen
Phone:  (504) 528-1944
A lively musical production highlighting the music of the war years featuring a cast of eight set in the fictitious New Orleans Stage Door Canteen. Dinner packages available at The American Sector, a Chef John Besh restaurant.
The LA/SPCA Biggest Loser Doggy Style
March 8, 2010 - April 26, 2010
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Times: 6:00 pm -7:00 pm
Location:  Jefferson Feed, Pet & Garden Center, 4421 Jefferson Hwy
Phone:  (504) 368-5191
Admission:  $100.00
Does Daisy have a little junk in the trunk? Register your dog for an Eight-week Course. Applications accepted thru February 5; must include an LA/SPCA certificate of health form from a licensed veterinarian.  Plus... Weekly weigh-ins, Eight-week supply of Wellness pet food, Weight management lessons, Basic nutrition and exercise plan, Food/exercise diary, Before & After pictures, Weekly prizes, Group trip to Dog Day Afternoon at City Park (March 21, 2010). Two tickets to Bark in the Park at Zephyr Field (April 11, 2010) Doggy Yoga at The W New Orleans, and Grand prize for “winner.” All dogs must have basic obedience skills.
Kinder Garden: “The Green Grass Grows”
March 9, 2010 - March 30, 2010
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Times: 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Location:  Longue Vue House and Gardens, 7 Bamboo Road
Phone:  (504) 488-5488, ext. 333
Admission:  $10 for members; $12 for nonmembers; $5 for additional adult
Children ages 1½ to 3 years and their accompanying adults are invited to explore the world of gardens through age-appropriate activities such as painting with plants, sorting seeds, singing, making crafts, and digging for worms in this hands-on class for young, curious learners. Program fee covers one child and one adult. Sibling discounts are available. Shine only! Pre-registration is not required.
The Maple Leaf Bar Presents - Mia Borders
March 10, 2010 - March 31, 2010
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Times: 10:30 pm
Location:  Maple Leaf Bar, 8316 Oak Street
Phone:  (504) 866-9359
The Funky and Soulful singer-songwriter who has proven to be a hot up-and-comer on the New Orleans music scene continues her weekly residency at the Maple Leaf Bar.
Thursdays at Twilight Garden Concerts
March 11, 2010 - October 7, 2010
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Times: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location:  Pavilion of the Two Sisters, City Park Botanical Garden
Phone:  (504) 483-9386
Stroll through the New Orleans Botanical Garden at twilight, settle in with a mint julep and enjoy the finest musicians New Orleans has to offer. This popular music series, offers jazz, classical, and Latin American music. 
Mint juleps, wine, beer, soft drinks, water, and food available for purchase, no outside food and drink or pets allowed. Admission is not included in Friends of City Park membership.
Arnaud’s Restaurant Presents Frappe Fridays
March 12, 2010 - March 19, 2010
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Times: 11:30am-1:30pm
Location:  Arnaud’s Restaurant, 813 Bienville Street
Phone:  (504) 523-5433
Admission:  $35 per person, per Friday
The New Orleans Cultural and Culinary Preservation Society is inviting all cocktail enthusiasts to explore Herbsaint a little further at Frappe Fridays. During this series of seminars, we’ll dive head first into the history of this legendary liquor and some of the city’s most accomplished bartenders will lead demonstrations on how to craft a number of Herbsaint cocktails. Join us as we honor a New Orleans liquor that has become irreplaceable. Each Frappe Friday will include: Historical overview of J.M. Lengendre and Herbsaint,Memorabilia and artifacts on display,Hands on making of a Herbsaint Frappe by each person,an exclusive Tasting of the new Herbsaint Original, and a hand crafted French Creole inspired meal at Arnaud’s Restaurant. All attendees will receive:Herbsaint Frappe Completion Certificate for Framing, Herbsaint recipes, and a few surprises!
Patois: The Seventh Annual New Orleans International Human Rights Film Festival
March 12, 2010 - March 21, 2010
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http://patoisfilmfest.org
Location:  Venues across New Orleans
Phone:  (504) 610-3003
The New Orleans International Human Rights Film Festival is back! The citywide film festival runs March 12-21. This year's festival will premiere visionary, provocative and beautiful, new films from New Orleans and around the world dedicated to social justice. This year's festival promises a breathtaking line-up of performances, workshops, and speakers who offer concrete solutions and celebrate successes in the global struggle for human rights. 
Downtown Irish Club Parade
March 17, 2010
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Times: 6:30 pm
Location:  Bywater/French Quarter
Phone:  (504) 943-0785
The annual downtown St. Patrick's Day parade begins on the corner of Burgundy and Piety in the Bywater, proceeds roughly up Royal, accross Esplanade to Decatur, up Bienville to Bourbon. The parade makes several "pit stops" on its way to Bourbon St.
Luck o’ the Irish – St. Patrick’s Day at 7 on Fulton
March 17, 2010
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Location:  7 on Fulton – 700 Fulton Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone:  (504) 525-7555
Join us as we celebrate the St. Patrick’s Day! You’ll love our uniquely Irish cocktails such as the Shamrock Shaker, Irish Spring and Paddy’s Girl. We will also serve Guinness and George Killian’s Irish Red. Receive complimentary valet parking.
Parasol's St. Patrick's Day Block Party
March 17, 2010
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Location:  Parasol's Restaurant & Bar , 2533 Constance St.
Phone:  (504) 897-5413
Parasol's Restaurant and Bar, corner of Third and Constance Streets. The green beer and Guinness flow at this annual St. Pat's bash in the Irish Channel. 
2010 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship
March 18, 2010
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Times: TBA
http://www.neworleansarena.com
Location:  New Orleans Arena
Phone:  (800)745-3000
The road to the 2010 NCAA Final Four travels through New Orleans in March! The drama and excitement of March Madness starts when the 1st and 2nd round sessions of the NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Championships come to the New Orleans Arena Thursday, March 18 & Saturday, March 20.   Also, a limited amount of 12-seat suites are available on a one-time rental basis for the NCAA event. This is an excellent way to see the exciting games from your own private luxury suite! Suites will be rented on a first come, first served basis so ACT NOW!
Centric Presents Chrisette Michele Epiphany Tour
March 18, 2010
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Times: 7:00 pm Door opens; Show 8:00 pm
http://www.hob.com
Location:  House of Blues, 225 Decatur
Phone:  (504) 310-4999
Admission:  $33.50
Come join us at the House of Blues for a live performance featuring R & B artist Chrisette Michele.
Little Masters
March 18, 2010
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Times: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location:  Longue Vue House and Gardens, 7 Bamboo Road
Phone:  (504) 488-5488, ext. 410
Admission:  $15.00 for members; $17.00 for non-members
Bring your little ones to Longue Vue to stretch and sketch in our program for 2½ to 5 year olds and their parents or caregivers. Get inspired by the beauty of our gardens while painting, dancing, singing, and trying yoga moves under the open sky. Program fee covers one child and one adult.  Sibling discounts are offered. Shine only! Space is limited and reservations are required.
The Polo Club Lounge at Windsor Court launches Mixology Class Series
March 18, 2010
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Times: 5:30 pm
Location:  Windsor Court, The Polo Club Lounge
Join us at The Polo Club Lounge for  a series of regular mixology classes taught by Blais, who was named to Travel + Leisure's 2009 list of World's Greatest Hotel Bartenders. Blais will provide a brief overview of the history of bourbon and give a demonstration on how to make the perfect Mint Julep. Attendees will then have a chance to choose their favorite bourbon and practice making Mint Juleps for themselves. Foods that pair well with bourbon will be served during the class.
Lark in the Park
March 19, 2010
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Times: 7:30 - 11:30 p.m.
http://www.friendsofcitypark.com
Location:  City Park Pavilion of Two Sisters Botanical Garden
Phone:  (504) 483-9376
Admission:  $125.00 per person in advance, $110 for members of Friends of City Park or $150.00 per person at the door.
Friends of City Park presents Lark in the Park in the Pavilion of the Two Sisters and the Botanical Garden. Featured entertainment is by the Bucktown Allstars with delicious food, libations and exciting auction items! All funds raised will benefit the restoration of the beloved Peristyle. Must be 21 to attend. Cocktail attire/black tie optional for gentlemen.
Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts Presents The Flying Dutchman
March 19, 2010
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Times: 8:00 pm
Location:  Mahalia Jackson Theater of the Performing Arts
Phone:  (504) 529-3000
The composer's own stormy sea voyage from Germany to England may have provided impetus for his inspired treatment of the famous legend. The Flying Dutchman, having struggled to round the Cape of Good Hope during a whirling gale, recklessly swears to complete the task, even if it takes an eternity. He is condemned by the forces of darkness to sail until Judgment Day, unless he meets a woman willing to die in order to save him. Permitted to land only once every seven years to seek redemption, the Dutchman's ship docks in a Norwegian coastal town where he encounters Senta. Already obsessed with the gloomy myth, she is torn between her lover Erik, and the compelling, mysterious stranger. Wagner's wild and haunting opera, first heard in 1843, is his earliest work to be performed regularly worldwide. Don't miss this powerful close to our season!
Starlight Racing
March 19, 2010
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Times: 5:00 pm
http://www.fairgroundsracecourse.com
Location:  Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots, 1751 Gentilly Blvd
Phone:  (504) 948-1174
Join us at the Fair Grounds Race Course and Slots for Starlight Racing . Starlight Racing — a new upscale night racing experience will offer specialty drinks in the trackside Miller Beer Garden chalet, live music by The Wise Guys, world famous charbroiled oysters from Drago’s and more.
The Producers
March 19, 2010 - March 28, 2010
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Times: Friday & Saturday at 7:30 pm; Sunday Matinee at 2:00 pm
Location:  Jefferson Performing Arts Center, 400 Phlox Street in Metairie
Phone:  (504) 885-2000 ext. 205
Down-on-his-luck Broadway producer, Max Bialystock, and his nerdy, young accountant, Leo Bloom, concoct a scheme to raise thousands of dollars from backers and then put on a guaranteed flop of a show "Springtime for Hitler." With all the money that will be leftover, the pair will be rich! Only one thing goes wrong: "Springtime for Hitler" turns out to be a gigantic hit! All roles open - especially seeking strong dancers and character actors that can carry a tune. Rehearsals begin February 1, 2010 through opening.
UNO Lakefront Arena Presents - Monique
March 19, 2010
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Times: 8:00 pm
Location:  UNO Lakefront Arena
Phone:  (800) 745-3000
Admission:  $39.50 - $59.50
It's a night full of laughter as MO'NIQUE brings her sharp tongue and sarcastic stand-up routine in her "Spread The Love Tour" to the Lakefront Arena. Get your tickets early - this is something not to miss!
XIII Bach Around the Clock
March 19, 2010 - March 20, 2010
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Times: 7:00 pm - 12:00 Midnight
Location:  Trinity Episcopal Church, 1329 Jackson Ave.
Phone:  (504) 670- 2520
Come join us for the 13th Annual Bach Around the Clock. There will be over  two hundred performers celebrating J.S Bach's 325th Birthday with  music, poetry, dance, yoga, refreshments and much more. BACH AROUND THE CLOCK is 29-hours of non stop performance of music. Refreshments and security provided. Come and go as you please!
2010 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship
March 20, 2010
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Times: TBA
http://www.neworleansarena.com
Location:  New Orleans Arena
Phone:  (800) 745-3000
The road to the 2010 NCAA Final Four travels through New Orleans in March! The drama and excitement of March Madness starts when the 1st and 2nd round sessions of the NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball championships come to the New Orleans Arena Thursday, March 18 & Saturday, March 20! Also, a limited amount of 12-seat suites are available on a one-time rental basis for the NCAA event. This is an excellent way to see the exciting games from your own private luxury suite! Suites will be rented on a first come, first served basis so ACT NOW!
74th Annual Spring Fiesta
March 20, 2010 - March 28, 2010
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http://www.springfiesta.com
Location:  Various New Orleans locations
Phone:  (504) 581–1367 or (800) 550-8450
The highlight of the Spring Festival is a daylong series of events designed to entertain, educate, and allow all to revel in the cultural heritage that is uniquely New Orleans. The festival includes a parade of horse-drawn carriages through the French Quarter and the presentation of the Spring Fiesta Queen and her court at Jackson Square. Tours of private homes, gardens and courtyards complete the remainder of the actvities.
Annual Easter Egg Hunt
March 20, 2010
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Times: For Members: 9:30 am-10:30 am Hunt starts at 9:45 am; For Members and the Public: 11:30 am to 12:30 pm Hunt starts at 11:45 am
Location:  Longue Vue House and Gardens, 7 Bamboo Road
Phone:  (504) 488-5488, ext. 320
Admission:  $6.00 for members; $8.00 for non-members
Bring your basket and hop on over to Longue Vue to join the Easter Bunny for a morning of fun, crafts, face-painting, egg hunting, and more!
Audubon Zoo Presents - Earth Fest
March 20, 2010 - March 21, 2010
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http://www.AudubonInstitute.org
Location:  Audubon Zoo
Phone:  (800) 774-7394
Earth Fest is a fun way for Zoo visitors to learn about saving our environment. Exhibitors will represent groups from non-profit, government and private businesses involved in environmental issues. Local restaurants and caterers will offer taste-tempting fare including poboys, chicken and andouille gumbo, fried eggplant and more, prepared by native Louisianans. Additionally, artisans will be showcasing their handmade arts and crafts.
Fête Française
March 20, 2010
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Location:  821 General Pershing in Uptown New Orleans
Phone:  (504) 237-7092
The spring festival season in New Orleans kicks off with Fête Française. The one-day celebration of the French heritage and food of New Orleans has emerged as the inaugural spring festival for music lovers and gastronomes throughout the region.  This year’s Fête is themed Joie de Vivre and presents internationally renowned musicians, Eric John Kaiser and Tété, as well as Feufollet and Wazozo.  Herbsaint and Cochon -- James Beard Foundation Award-winning chef Donald Link’s restaurants, St. James Cheese Company, Amanda’s Palettas, and Patti Constantin Catering, La Petite Grocery, La Cote Brasserie, Tacaux Loceaux, Theo’s Pizza along with the local once-a-year sensation, Deux Papas, whose Moules-frites are a must-have!
Oak Alley Plantation's 19th Annual Spring Arts and Crafts Festival
March 20, 2010 - March 21, 2010
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Times: Saturday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm; Sunday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
http://www.oakalleyplantation.com
Location:  Oak Alley Plantation,3645 Highway 18 Vacherie, Louisiana
Phone:  (225) 265-2151
Admission:  $5.00 13 years & over; $2.00 6 to 12 years; .; There is no charge for kids 5 yrs. & under
Oak Alley Plantation is  pleased to announce its  Spring Arts & Crafts Festival.More than 170 booths of juried artists and crafters from throughout the United States. Coming from as far away as California, Missouri and Tennessee, to as close as Mississippi, Florida, Texas, Alabama, Arkansas, and our own local artisans from Louisiana. Oak Alley's show prides itself in selecting crafters with the most unique items to sell. We also limit each booth to selling items from only two categories. We have made it our mission to continue to have a high quality Festival that only handcrafted, original items are allowed to be sold by exhibitors. More specifically, the items must be hand-made by the exhibitor, themselves and the exhibitor must be on hand to talk about his craft during the show. "Secret Shoppers" roam the Festival to ensure that crafters are following the rules.

Some unique items such as mixed media 2-D art, garden & folk art, stained glass, Louisiana Mud Paintings, pen and ink drawings, watercolor prints, copper fountains, sculptured resin dolls, gourmet jellies & pickles will be on display for sale. And of course, we will have on hand original and handmade creations such as jewelry, furniture, clothing, home accessories, paintings, photography, pottery, wooden crafts and toys. You will also find gifts to give for Easter, Mother's Day and Father's Day. And don't forget, for all those sports fans we will have plenty of LSU and Saints memorabilia!
The Inn on Bourbon's Opera Returns To Bourbon Street Series
March 20, 2010
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Times: 7:00 pm
Location:  The Inn on Bourbon, 541 Bourbon Street
Phone:  (504) 524-7611
Admission:  Free
The Inn on Bourbon is continuing its Opera Returns to Bourbon Series with a jam packed schedule of free opera performances.  Come celebrate with food, special opera themed cocktails and fun at The IOB's Puccini Bar.
Twilight MOMS Presents - Vampire Baseball Fever
March 20, 2010
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Times: Door opens 11:00 am; Game 12:45 pm
http://fantrips.travel.com
Location:  Zephyr Field, 6000 Airline Highway Metairie, LA
Phone:  (800) 487-1136
Admission:  $25.00
Following on the heels of the hugely successful Vampire Baseball event in Portland, Oregon, Fan Trips Travel is pleased to announce its 2010 series of Vampire Baseball exhibition games. Join cast from Twilight and New Moon, along with other great Louisiana celebrities as they take to the field to play Vampire Baseball in a benefit for the 9th Ward Field of Dreams in New Orleans. Vampire Baseball highlights include: exhibition game with stars, autographs and photos with stars, meet and greet oppurtunity with stars, and after-party and concert.
Why People Live in New Orleans Book Tour Book Signing
March 20, 2010
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Times: 11:00 am -1:00 pm
Location:  Maple Street Book Store, 7529 Maple Street, New Orleans
Phone:  (504) 866-4916
Do you have loved ones or friends who miss New Orleans?  Do you know people who would speak up for New Orleans if they had an appealing and easy resource? Do you want to thank a volunteer or group of people for their generosity towards you or our area? Pick up an autographed and personalized copy of Why People Live in New Orleans at author Christine Ewy's book signing.
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