Everything Positively New Orleans
May 13, 2011
WHAT: Liuzza Palooza WHEN: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, May 15 WHERE: 3600 block of Bienville St., www.liuzzapalooza.org HOW MUCH: $5 admission, kids 12 and under free In 2006, Liuzza’s reopened after its post-flood repairs to once again stand as that classic New Orleans neighborhood restaurant so many people conjure in their hungry imaginations, whether...
May 12, 2011
If you’re anything like me, you need a day to breathe before the work week kicks back in. Get some space with a guided canoe tour through the bayou at Jean Lafitte National Historic Park and Preserve. Every Sunday, this National Park offers a free canoe tour. You must call ahead, as spots fill up quickly. So call your friend, significant other, grandpa,...
May 12, 2011
Here’s your chance to find out about local community programs that are looking to recruit mentors for youth ages 7-21. Mentoring activities include academic tutoring, college preparation assistance, building job skills, leadership development and more. You don’t need prior experience—just be a caring adult who wants to make a difference in the life of a child....
Broadway Across America is pleased to announce that East Jefferson General Hospital will be its title sponsor for the 2011-2012 Broadway season. Other sponsors for the season are Cadillac and Hotel Monteleone, each for the third consecutive year, and Zatarain’s as a first time sponsor. The 2011-12 season contains shows representing contemporary to classic, and...
May 10, 2011
Local artist Abby Cantrell and Jazz singer Robin Barnes come together to showcase how they enjoy New Orleans culture through personal expressions of painting and singing. The two will host a art and music mixer on Thursday, May 12th, creating a positive environment to enjoy New Orleans at its best. Twist Cocktails at 628 St. Charles Ave. The show will feature...
May 10, 2011
Started after Hurricane Katrina and modeled after the prestigious Boston Wine Festival, French Quarter Wine Festival brings some of the world’s best winemakers to the Maison Dupuy Hotel, located in the heart of New Orleans. The Closing Reception is the culmination of eight weeks of events that included a grand opening reception and 14 wine dinners hosted by the...