Enjoy some leisure time as the weather gets better.
Travel Central
On October 24, Travel Central will be hosting an exclusive lunch at Ralph’s on the Park to dive into the wonders of Alaska, Antarctica, and the Arctic Circle with Seabourn Cruise Line!
Since 1988, Travel Central has been delivering the finest curated travel opportunities to travelers in the Greater New Orleans Area. What truly sets Travel Central apart is the incredible team of 15 travel advisors, most with over 20 years of experience, dedicated to crafting unforgettable vacations. Enjoy a delicious meal while discovering breathtaking destinations, luxurious accommodations, and unforgettable adventures.
Let our expert guides share fascinating insights and inspire your next grand journey. Seats are limited, so RSVP today at (504) 834-7000 and join us for an afternoon of exploration and excitement at travelcentralvacations.com.
Foo Foo Festival
Pensacola has always been known for white sands and pristine beaches, while over on the mainland, there is a whole wide world of music, food, and fun to be had throughout the year. Most notably, in the Fall, the local community rolls out the seasonal staple, Foo Foo Festival, a twelve-day city-wide event where local Pensacola nonprofits are gifted county funding to put on a show for tourists and locals alike. A showcase for the vibrant community of non-profit and arts organizations throughout the city, Foo Foo Festival is an ever-shifting kaleidoscope of once-in-a-lifetime events and experiences. Featuring thirteen unique grant-funded events in 2024, Festival organizers hope to offer something for everyone each year, allowing the grant recipients to stretch their creative impulses and craft something extraordinary for visitors. Pensacola has always been the best way to beach on the Gulf Coast. With the success of Foo Foo Festival, this bustling community is showcasing something new; an Artful Way To Beach, and everyone is invited to join the festivities.
Learn more at foofoofest.com.
Scarlet Pearl Casino
If you want a world-class experience for your next travel destination, look no further than Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort. Treat yourself to modern amenities in the 300-room all-glass tower, featuring breathtaking design, superior service, and bathrooms that feel more like a spa.
Hustle or hit, Scarlet Pearl Sportsbook never quits with 24/7 betting kiosks and more than 20 HD screens surrounded by an entertainment screen measuring an astounding 144 square feet. Place a bet on your favorite teams while sipping on a cold one at our full-service bar, playing video poker, or catching a game day feast at Sportsbook Eats for the premiere sports fan experience. Now accepting wagers for as little as $10.00, and offering in-play betting, it’s always game time at Scarlet Pearl Sportsbook.
Sportsbook Eats is open Monday – Sunday: 11AM – 9PM. Please call 888-752-9772 or visit ScarletPearlCasino.com for details.
Briquette
Located right in the nightlife hotbed of the Warehouse District, Briquette features some of the finest contemporary seafood in New Orleans, with fresh fish prepared over red-hot briquettes bestrewed in the finest flavored oil. Featuring a picturesque 18-foot seafood display filled with fresh Bronzino, halibut, Faroe Island Salmon, Louisiana Redfish, and many other fresh whole fish, Briquette is proud to showcase contemporary and coastal dishes like Snapper Pontchartrain, Louisiana Redfish on the Half Shell, and Prime 14oz Ribeye.
This Fall, Briquette is offering a new Seasonal menu beginning in late September.
On Oct 18th, join Briquette for a night of fine wine and seafood dining during their annual Chef AJ’s Creole Italian Wine Dinner. Enjoy five courses of delicious pasta, seafood, and veal along with exquisite wine pairings for only $150 a person, all-inclusive.
New Orleans Creole Cookery
New Orleans Creole Cookery prides itself on offering the finest in Cajun and Creole cuisine in a stylish and innovative fashion that excites audiences and ignites appetites. Created by A.J. and Anna Tusa, this French Quarter staple and local favorite is a delicious repository and cultivator of traditional Creole recipes and cooking techniques, going back generations.
As the fall returns, NOCC is your hub for families and friends to sit down for the finest in courtyard dining room, offering Saturday and Sunday Brunch as well as our NEW Oyster happy hour in the Oyster Bar along with our Game Day Happy Hour in the Oyster Bar for all Football games on Saturday & Sunday. For families, visitors, or longtime residents, there is nowhere better to find an authentic Creole culinary experience than the New Orleans Creole Cookery.
Located at 508 Toulouse Street. For more information, reservations, or to book a private event, call the restaurant at 504-524-9632 or visit neworleanscreolecookery.com.
Mischief Creations
Mischief Creations was born from a desire to create something new. In 1997, Connie Born felt the drive to craft a new kind of doll that could represent Louisiana culture, not just a voodoo doll, but something more culturally representative with a Mardi Gras twist. Her creations have taken on a life of their own, originally sold by Mr. Mardi Gras himself Blaine Kern and soon set to be a permanent inclusion as an art installation in Louisiana Marketshops At The 115 in Henderson, LA near Breaux Bridge. Here Connie’s Mischief Dolls will be able to take their place as the regional representatives they were always meant to be, with classic shapes and styles ranging from priestesses to clowns to the mythical Rougarou. Awarded the distinction of Honorary Louisiana Ambassador by Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser in 2019 for her art and service, you can learn more about Connie, her creations, and installations across Louisiana at kreweofmischief.com.
The Lodge
Tired of the typical beachfront vacation of crowded beaches and feeling as though hotels are stacked on top of each other? Here at The Lodge at Gulf State Park, you can reunite with nature. Enjoy relaxing views of the sugar white sand beaches and emerald waters of the Gulf of Mexico or walk/bike our 28 miles of trails through 6,150 acres covering nine ecosystems. Highlighted by 350 guest rooms and suites, 4 dining outlets overlooking the Gulf, live music, a beachside infinity pool, and 40,000 square feet of event space, The Lodge is a resilient, environmentally friendly coastal development where sustainability and connectivity to the outdoors are a central focus.
Book a room at Lodgeatgulfstatepark.com or call 251-540-4000.
Chouette
Fall is in the air, which means getting back into the kitchen to cook. Upgrade your culinary life with new kitchen essentials from Chouette. The deBuyer Affinity cookware line embodies French elegance. With its polished exterior, the sleek 5ply stainless-steel body offers excellent performance and precise temperature control for uniform cooking, performing similarly to copper cookware without endless polishing. For those of us who love to bake, the revival of one of France’s true heritage brands, Manufacture Digoin is producing some of the most beautiful bakeware ever imagined. Stunning ceramic mixing bowls pair with baking dishes that are the perfect combination of elegance and utility. And if it’s new table settings you’re after, Sabre Paris flatware coupled with Degrenne place settings and glassware is one of the most stylish holiday combos we can think of. Find it all, or let us help you custom order, in-store now at Chouette.
The Village of Baytowne Wharf
Nestled along the shore of the Choctawhatchee Bay in Northwest Florida, The Village of Baytowne Wharf is a charming community bustling with incredible local restaurants, cozy boutiques and galleries, and bountiful nightlife. Located within the gates of Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, the Village of Baytowne Wharf is the perfect place to visit this fall with friends, spouses, or even the whole family. Come by for the 16th Annual Baytowne Wharf Beer Festival to sample unique suds and ales and enjoy live music and VIP events. Or start making plans for endless Holiday events like Night of Lights of the signature Winter Event – Sparkling Wine and Holiday Lights, where guests can walk the streets of Baytowne while sampling a selection of premium champagnes to celebrate the holidays. The merriment and atmosphere make the Village of Baytowne Wharf your fall solution for food and fun in the sun.
Live Nation
Don’t miss your favorite artists this fall! Live Nation has your fall calendar sorted with epic artists & unforgettable nights.
• BLXST – October 3 – Fillmore
• Lola Young – October 3 – House of Blues
• Atsuko Okatsuka – October 4 – Orpheum Theater
• Joywave – October 5 – House of Blues
• The Used – October 7 – House of Blues
• Qveen Herby – October 10 – House of Blues
• 49 Winchester – October 15 – House of Blues
• TK Kirkland – October 18 – Fillmore
• Sixpence None The Richer – October 20 – Parish at House of Blues
• Thee Sacred Souls – October 22 – Fillmore
• Microwave – October 30 – House of Blues
• Chameleons – October 30 – Parish at House of Blues
• The Fab Four – November 7 – House of Blues
• David Kushner – November 8 – Fillmore
Head to LiveNation.com for even more shows! •
