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December 8th is the New Orleans Jazz Museum Improvisations Gala 2018

TICKETS ON SALE NOW! Come together for an elegant and extemporized mix of music, dancing, art, and illuminations at our inaugural Improvisations Gala. Taking place throughout the New Orleans Jazz Museum from 8:00pm to 10:00pm, Improvisations features libations from Sazerac Company, gourmet local cuisine, a thrilling silent auction–featuring an exclusive artwork by Emilie Rhys, and entertainment by acclaimed musicians all set within the Luna Fete Celebration of Light and Music. Purchase tickets here

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Evening of Desire Event to Benefit TWLF

The Festival is excited to host this benefit performance featuring New Orleans notables in a lineup of smoldering music, scenes, and poetry by and inspired by the ardent writings of Tennessee Williams. Proceeds from the evening will benefit the programming for the upcoming 2019 Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival to be held March 27-31. Buy tickets

TOMMY’S CUISINE LOOKS ON THE SUNNY SIDE NOW OPEN FOR SUNDAY BRUNCH

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA—Tommy’s Cuisine has announced it is now offering Sunday Brunch from 10AM until 2:30PM, featuring live music and $12 bottomless bellinis. Chef Adam Superneau has crafted a brunch menu that combines classic New Orleans dishes with world-class Italian cuisine.

Artist Reception at Martin Lawrence Gallery

Martin Lawrence Gallery New Orleans invites the public to the Opening Reception for an exclusive exhibition showcasing never-before-seen original paintings as well as hand-signed limited edition works of art by contemporary artist Robert Deyber available for acquisition during the evening. The evening offers attendees an exciting opportunity to get acquainted with the artist, his influences and the techniques utilized in the creation of these whimsical and remarkable paintings. WHERE: Martin Lawrence Gallery
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The French Market Summer Concert Series

Summer Free Concert Series @The French Market The French Market District is proud to present a three-part summer concert series with the National WWII Museum’s Victory Belles at 1:00 p.m. the last Saturday of June, July and August at the Dutch Alley Performance Pavilion. The Victory Belles are a delightful vocal trio performing the music of the 1940s, with their repertoire including all the treasured gems of the WWII era plus patriotic classics including a musical salute to each branch of the US armed forces. Free and open to the public

Creole Tomato Festival Kicks off June 9

The 32nd annual French Market Creole Tomato Festival, June 9 and 10, 2018, will kick-off with the Ripe and Ready 2 mile Run/Walk in partnership with the New Orleans Police and Justice Foundation in Crescent Park followed by two days of live music, cooking demonstrations presented by Louisiana Cookin’ Magazine, food booths, kid’s activities, and the 3rd annual Bloody Mary Market in Dutch Alley. With stages at the New Orleans

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THERE’S A COUP IN THE FRENCH QUARTER! The Governor Now Open

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA— The Governor Restaurant and Seafood Bar is now open at 301 Chartres Street at the corner of Bienville in the French Quarter. The restaurant was designed to honor and respect all 56 Louisiana governors with interior artwork including memorabilia representing each of the colorful characters who once presided over the Great State of Louisiana.
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NEW ORLEANS KREWE DE JEANNE D'ARC TO MARCH IN FRENCH JOAN OF ARC PARADE MAY 8, 2018

In celebration of the new sister city relationship with Orléans, France, members of New Orleans-based Krewe de Jeanne d’Arc will walk in the 589th annual Joan of Arc parade in Orléans, France, May 8, by invitation of Orléans Mayor Olivier Carré. The Krewe de Jeanne d’Arc parades annually on Twelfth Night in the French Quarter in celebration of Joan of Arc's January 6th birthday and New Orleans' French heritage. The Orléans parade commemorates May 8, 1429, when Jeanne d'Arc lifted the Siege of Orléans and saved France--thereby earning the moniker "The Maid of Orléans".

REVITALIZED CABILDO REOPENS WITH EXHIBITION FROM SPAIN

The Louisiana Museum Foundation, on behalf of the Louisiana State Museum, will host its first tricentennial celebration event, on Friday, April 20th, with a reception reopening the revitalized Cabildo and premier of Recovered Memories: Spain, New Orleans, and the Support for the American Revolution.