The Crescent City is Sugarplum Central this Holiday Season with festive fan favorites taking center stage, including The Nutcracker, Mannheim Steamroller Christmas, the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra Holiday Spectacular and A Charlie Brown Christmas, to name a few. But the magic of the season doesn’t end there—catch The Illusionists’ Magic of the Holidays, a mind-blowing evening filled with sleight-of-hand wizardry, and the irreverently witty undie-pop duo The Skivvies.
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The Jazz Museum’s Global Bridge
November 27, 2023
The New Orleans Jazz Museum teamed up with Le 360 Paris Music Factory in bringing New Orleans Jazz to Paris, France for a jointly produced Festival Jazz Nouvelle-Orléans. The festival featured performances by premier New Orleans musicians, James Andrews, George Brown and Christie Jourdain of the Original Pinettes Brass Band and a traditional second line. The artists served as cultural ambassadors of the New Orleans music tradition, teaching master classes and sharing our unique culture with the Parisian audience.
Experience the Magic of The French Market
November 27, 2023
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, so gather your family and friends and head to the historic French Market District for a day of yuletide fun. Celebrating 200 years of commerce, community and culture, a visit to the iconic French Market District is sure to be the star on the top of your tree!
New Orleans Holiday Happenings
November 27, 2023
The holiday season is the perfect time of the year to visit the Crescent City. In New Orleans, we like to extend our celebrations so that our holiday season stretches from December through February. The cuisine, the decorations, the events and most of all the music; no matter what holiday you visit for, we have it all. Whether you are enjoying a jazz band playing Louis Armstrong’s “Christmas in New Orleans” at one of our many Réveillon dinners or dancing in the streets to “Mardi Gras Mambo” performed by a high school band at a Carnival Parade, let the holiday magic sweep you up.
Ooh La La! Dishing It Up with French Flair
November 27, 2023
Since its founding in 1718 by French explorers, New Orleans has remained proud of its French heritage. La Nouvelle-Orléans was named in honor of Philip II, Duke of Orleans, who served as Regent of the Kingdom of France until young Louis XV could take the helm of the throne. Although the city was under Spanish control for much of the 1700s, it held tight to its French legacy, which remains evident in beaucoup aspects of New Orleans culture, including Mardi Gras (French for Fat Tuesday), jazz funerals and of course its world-renowned cuisine.
Holiday Revelry On the Rocks
November 27, 2023
’Tis the season for feeling thankful and festive! What better way to kick up our heels than to get out of the house and do a little shopping while treating ourselves special? One of my merrymaking holiday traditions is to shop with my naughty and nice girlfriends in the Quarter, stopping to sip a few cocktails that we refer to as “jingle juice” along the way to add extra cheer. Not just the usual eggnog or mulled wine, because the holidays are synonymous with celebration. Christmas trees, Kwanza kinara, and Hanukkah menorahs aren’t the only thing getting lit this season!
Bevolo Gas & Electric Lights Illuminate New Orleans and Around the World
November 27, 2023
Bevolo Gas & Electric Lights began in the French Quarter in 1945 when Andrew Bevolo, Sr., an Italian immigrant, revolutionized the production of gas lamps. He honed his metalworking skills while working for historic manufacturing companies including Ford, Sikorsky and Higgins. His master craftsmanship and artistic style were the perfect complement when paired with the talents of renowned architect, A. Hays Town. Together, utilizing a hand-riveting technique rather than brittle soldered joints, they created what would eventually become known as the original French Quarter Lamp.
Art Is Life! Inspiration from the Most Musical Corner in America
November 27, 2023
Isabelle Jacopin, a Brittany, France-born painter, has been drawn to the world of art since her early childhood. Her artistic journey began at the age of 18 when she embarked on a self-taught exploration of various mediums. Initially, she expressed her creativity by painting on silk, a venture that sustained her livelihood. Throughout the years, Jacopin has remained dedicated to her craft by continuously experimenting with different artistic mediums and techniques.
