Fall 2023

Kick Off the Cultural Season

August 23, 2023

Football season in Louisiana is as beloved and revered as a piping hot bowl of ya mama’s filé gumbo! However, it’s not the only show in town that kicks off in the fall, as the cultural arts scene also hits the ground running. Ballet, symphony, Broadway, and opera patrons will score big with the abundance of winning performances around town, while music fans will have plenty to cheer about with major headliners touching down in the Crescent City. So suit up … It’s showtime!

Caesars Superdome – caesarssuperdome.com
Sept. 27: Beyonce – Renaissance Tour

Directing Jazz at Preservation Hall

by Kim Welsh

August 23, 2023

No visit to New Orleans is complete without a visit to hear traditional jazz at internationally renowned Preservation Hall. Founded in 1961 by Allan and Sandra Jaffe, Preservation Hall sought to give a home to traditional New Orleans music at a time when it was surviving primarily on neighborhood streets. Integrated from its very inception during the Jim Crow South, the Hall was always a place for black and white musicians to play together for black and white audiences.

New Orleans Jazz Museum's Improvisation Gala: "Out of This World!"

by Kim Welsh

August 23, 2023

Here’s yet another event to get excited about this fall! The New Orleans Jazz Museum’s 6th annual Improvisations Gala will feature the incomparable Jason Neville Funky Soul Band and Special Guest Mr. P. Funk “George Clinton” on Dec. 2, 2023 on the museum grounds in the historic French Quarter.

The Improvisations Gala will take place throughout the historic complex at 400 Esplanade Ave. from 8–11 p.m., preceded by a one-hour Patron Party. This year’s theme is “Out of this World.” Tickets are $300 per person for the exclusive Patron Party and $150 per person for General Admission.

Things That Go Bump in the Night!

by Anthony Leggio

August 23, 2023

Since New Orleans was founded in 1718, the city has always had an allure or mystique surrounding it. From its development by the French through its period of Spanish control, then briefly back to the French before being acquired by the United States with the Louisiana Purchase, the Crescent City has indeed become a kaleidoscope of stories, folklore and legends. Even before it was founded as a city, the Big Easy which was then known as Bulbancha ("place of many tongues” in Choctaw) was an important trading hub by the Native Americans.

Explore the Beauty of our Neighboring Parishes

by Kim Welsh

August 23, 2023

Louisiana is blessed with abundant wildlife, historic sites and natural beauty. Just to the west of our airport, Louisiana's River Parishes is a strip of land about 120 miles long along the Mississippi River between New Orleans and Baton Rouge. The area is known for its unique history, agriculture, cuisine and ecosystems. Influences from Germans, Acadians or “Cajuns,” French, Spanish, Native Americans and enslaved Africans blend together to create a regional culture, unique even to Louisiana.

High Steaks... Ace Places You Can Bet On!

by Cheryl Lemoine

August 23, 2023

Although New Orleans may be better for its casual cuisine like jambalaya, gumbo, and po-boys, as luck would have it, there’s no shortage of elite steakhouses we’ll roll the dice on any day. Whether you’re craving a classic, tender filet or are looking to double down on a hefty tomahawk for two, we’re dealing up some winning, meat-centric restaurants that are sure to sizzle!

Desi Vega’s Steakhouse – desivegasteaks.com

Crème de la Crème - Magnificent Meals with Superb Libations

by Kim Welsh

August 23, 2023

There is a certain comfort I feel when my friends and I go to our favorite local bars to imbibe in perfectly balanced, well-executed cocktails. The camaraderie is enjoyable, and we often meet other like-minded folks to chat with and savor the moment and the joie de vivre we celebrate here in New Orleans. There are very few things I enjoy doing more but I have to say that if that bar happens to have excellent food as well, all is right in the world.

Music Inspires Art

by Kim Welsh

August 23, 2023

Emilie Rhys is a third-generation artist who specializes in depicting New Orleans musicians, French Quarter rooftop views, and other delightful subjects. In her serene French Quarter gallery, Scene by Rhys Fine Art at 1036 Royal St., she paints portraits on canvas and smaller images on copper plates. Often spotted at music venues, she spontaneously draws pen and ink drawings of musicians in performance with remarkable accuracy. Her renderings capture the immediacy of improvisation. The only thing she enjoys more than hearing music is to “draw the music” while it’s playing.

Fall in Love with the French Market - Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice

by Cheryl Lemoine

August 23, 2023

If you’re a fan of all things español, then a visit to the French Market on Saturday, Sept. 16 to pay homage to Hispanic Heritage Month is a must! This fun-filled fête is held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Farmers and Flea Markets with daylong, Latin-inspired live music and Spanish-influenced cultural activities. Sway your hips to the beat of authentic Spanish music, performed live by top local bands. Sip creative cocktails crafted by El Gato Negro while indulging in classic cuisine served up by some of the area's top Hispanic and Latino eateries.