NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Tickets are on sale for Krewe de Lune’s annual charity event, Lunar Lagniappe: A Benefit for STAR (Sexual Trauma Awareness & Response). The pool party and fundraiser will take place at The Drifter Hotel (3522…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Besthoff Sculpture Garden expansion opens May 15: Featuring 26 works by artists working primarily in the 21st century, the much-anticipated expansion of the Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden opens to the public on…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – The inaugural NOLA Soul & Art Festival is already making a big splash in a crowded New Orleans festival scene. The festival showcases the best in New Orleans Soul, Funk, Blues, Brass and Jazz on…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Copper Vine eatery is set to launch a series of wine dinners with elevated regional cuisine and top-tier vintners. Kicking off the series on Thursday, May 16, will be a 5-course pairing dinner with David…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – For New Orleanians looking to celebrate mom, Effervescence is the place to do it. Treat mom to some pretty pink bubbles with 10 percent off both sparkling rosé flights and all sparkling rosé bottles. In addition to the bubbles…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – New Orleans chefs Michael Stoltzfus and Kristen Essig will soon open the doors of their anticipated second concept, thalia. The second concept by the co-owners and chefs of celebrated Coquette is slated to open early…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – The New Orleans Flower Collective, a group of local flower farmers, is putting on their annual Mother’s Day Brunch! Everyone is invited to enjoy an amazing locally grown flower market, handmade vases, coffee, cocktails and brunch…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Last week, May 2, PJ Morton hosted The Buddy Bolden Block Party, kicking off his new initiative to restore the home and enrich the legacy of New Orleans' forgotten father of jazz, Charles "Buddy" Bolden.…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Catch “the most exciting two minutes in sports” at Hot Tin’s Kentucky Derby Watch Party. The crown jewel of the Pontchartrain Hotel, the rooftop bar will host one of the best race-day soirees this side of…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – OpenTable released its annual list of 100 Best Brunch Restaurants in America - just in time, as OpenTable data reveals 81 percent of diners book their Mother’s Day reservation 2 weeks in advance. The Best Brunch Restaurants list has a…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – The new Louisiana Children’s Museum (LCM) in New Orleans City Park at 1 Roosevelt Mall is set to open its doors to the public, end of summer 2019. The museum began construction at their new…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Spring cleaning is in full swing, and there’s no better time to declutter the home. Use these tips from storage experts Zippy Shell of Louisiana, a local portable storage and moving company, to clean, purge and…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Located in NOLA’s Warehouse District, Sofia is an Italian-inspired restaurant, featuring an elevated take on traditional cuisine in a fun and art-filled setting. Festival revelers heading home, back downtown or trying to get out of the Jazz Fest crowds can…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Young Leadership Council (YLC) and Greater New Orleans Foundation (GNOF) will launch Get Down & GiveNOLA at YLC Wednesday at the Square, a partnership to mobilize and inspire a new wave of donors at YLC’s annual…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – South Market Live! returns with a later time this first Saturday in collaboration with The Arts District of New Orleans’ annual Jammin’ on Julia festival on May 4. Starting at 6 p.m., listen to the signature…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Lyft is partnering with Deutsches Haus for the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. In addition to the convenience of a dedicated pickup and drop-off spot for festivalgoers, riders will also receive a $5 discount off a beer…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Make Your Move Foundation and New Orleans City Park have partnered to bring Move Ya Brass, a fun and funky fitness program, to Mid-City through the end of June. Through this partnership, New Orleans City…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Vintage Rock Club, New Orleans’ first throwback bar and video music experience venue, announced the launch of its new quarterly special event series — featuring four evenings of drinks and dancing with popular themes from…
NEW ORLEANS – French Quarter eatery Justine and Hotel Peter & Paul's The Elysian Bar were named among 88 other restaurants in the world as two of the hottest new restaurants of 2019 by Venue Report. "Getting together with friends…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Magazine Street Merchants Association is proud to announce the 9th annual Magazine Street Champagne Stroll on Saturday, May 11. Locals and visitors are invited to this one night only event, with over 100 businesses providing FREE sparkling wine, and many…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – In a city known for endless culinary offerings and plentiful libations, it can feel impossible to strategize the perfect eating and drinking itinerary in New Orleans – especially if you’re in search of the perfect bite after a full evening enjoying the…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – On Saturday, April 13, New Orleans Culinary & Hospitality Institute (NOCHI) hosted its grand opening celebration with staff, board members, donors, partners…
Hardly five minutes had passed since I’d discovered the identity of the Boy on the Balcony, courtesy of a short email from Jazz Fest 2019 poster artist Scott Guion, when my phone rang. “So, you found out my secret.” It…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – SoBou is thrilled to announce the arrival of our new Bar Chef, Amanda Thomas! Responsible for overseeing the entirety of SoBou’s beloved bar program, Amanda brings an adoration for creating sustainable cocktails and can’t wait to…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – The Joy Theater has announced that it will unveil new interior cosmetic renovations to further optimize its patron experience and on-site event capabilities. AEG Presents (who acquired operating rights to the theater in 2017) has…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Galatoire’s “33” Bar & Steak is hosting a Kentucky Derby Watch Party and Hat Contest on Saturday, May 4, beginning at noon. Guests are invited to don classic derby attire, including their best fascinators and fedoras.…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – SoBou is thrilled to welcome world traveler and cocktail enthusiast Amanda Thomas to the bar as our new Bar Chef! Before moving to the city she now calls home since 2009, Amanda spent several years traveling…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Since opening September 2018 at 1001 Poydras St. in New Orleans’ Central Business District, Copper Vine has offered a unique culinary and cultural experience aimed to demystify wine in a fun and relaxed…
Has anyone else seen the Boy on the Balcony? A cursory internet search reveals that so far, he has either gone unnoticed or no one has bothered to question him. Could it be that no one has looked close…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Celebrate at “Swing in the Oaks,” a free outdoor concert in New Orleans City Park. The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO) will play under the Peristyle to a crowd of thousands. The concert will take place…
