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San Fermin en Nueva Orleans – July 11-14, 2013

June 17, 2013 – 3:06 am

From July 11-14, experience the exhilaration of the Spanish adventure, without crossing the Atlantic, and without the hazard of real bulls. Join us in the French Quarter for the San Fermin en Nueva Orleans, our own version of the Running of the Bulls. Coming down for this event? Make your reservation with 1896 O’Malley House Bed & Breakfast for true rest and relaxation (between the excitement!)

Thursday, July 11 – Kick-off the festival with Marques de Caceras Wine Dinner where the delicious cuisine is perfectly paired with Marques de Caceres wines for an exquisite, an ideal way to begin the festival.

Friday, July 12 – Officially begin the San Fermin in Nueva Orleans with El Txupinazo (pronounced el choo-pee-naht-so). Meet other festival-goers and enjoy authentic Spanish cuisine. Get into the spirit with festive red and white attire.

Saturday, July 13 – This is the day you’ve been waiting for! Instead of being chased by real bulls – they take some of the stress out of it and send the RollerBulls after you! These roller derby girls from Big Easy Rollergirls and other leagues will chase and “gore” all festival goers. This event is huge – expect over 14,000 runners and 400 RollerBulls.

After the excitement, enjoy cocktails and a concert put on my local musicians to relax and celebrate your survival!

Sunday, July 14 – Round off the crazy weekend with the El Pobre de Mi, a relaxing event featuring a tapas brunch and specialty drinks. Then enjoy the 4th Annual Ernest Hemingway Celebration & Talent Contest including a variety of theatrical events.

The Running of the Bulls in Spain is a once in a lifetime event – but the San Fermin in Nueva Orleans is something you won’t want to miss…again and again! It will be crazy and fun – not just another New Orleans festival! While you are spending this exciting weekend in New Orleans – be sure to rest yourself in our inn. 1896 O’Malley House Bed & Breakfast offers cozy beds and great bathtubs for soaking – you’ll enjoy the recovery.

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Essence Music Festival 2013 – New Orleans

June 12, 2013 – 3:54 am

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Summer is hot and the parties continue! Book your room at 1896 O’Malley House Bed & Breakfast during July 4-7 for the 2013 Essence Music Festival. This is your chance to see tons of big names all in one place.

Thursday opens the festival with tunes from Doug E. Fresh and the Stooges Brass Band and be inspired by Devon Franklin, Traci Braxton, and more.

Friday the party keeps building with music from Maya Azucena, Brandy, and so many more. You won’t want to miss what Robin D. Stone, Steve Harvey, and many more speakers have to say!

Saturday you can groove with Solange, Big Daddy Kane, and may more talented artists. Empower yourself within your community with Al Sharpton, and feed your soul with Iyanla Vanzant.

Sunday caps the festival with amazing artists including Janelle Monae and Beyonce. You can also hear powerful messages from Yolanda Adams, Kurt Carr, and more.

So much amazing music and wonderful speakers – we know you’ll want a comfortable place to unwind after a full day at Essence Festival. Be sure to book a cozy room at our inn to make your weekend perfect. See you soon!

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Go 4th on the River, 2013: Independence Day in New Orleans

June 5, 2013 – 4:29 am

Summer is here and the parties are heating up. Sure, New Orleans is known for Mardi Gras, but no celebration lights up the Mississippi River like the 4th of July. If you’re staying at 1896 O’Malley House Bed & Breakfast over July 4th, don’t miss New Orleans’ spectacular salute to Independence Day.

The 4th of July in New Orleans is complete with free concerts featuring local brass and jazz bands and more. The official schedule of events and bands have not yet been announced, but the grand finale of the patriotic filled day will be a firework display at 9 pm. What sets this fireworks display apart from any that you will see elsewhere, is the enormous display from twin barges on the Mississippi River in the Woldenberg Riverfront Park. This event is known as Dueling Barges in the 23rd Annual Go Fourth on the River celebration.

You can view the fireworks either on the French Quarter side of the river, or from Woldenberg Park.

For more details about this event, check out New Orleans Online, but also watch Go 4th on the River website for updated information. We believe this is a must see! Reserve your room with us today, and come celebrate with us!

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Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco Festival, June 8-9, 2013

May 8, 2013 – 5:30 am

Celebrate summer at the 7th Annual Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco Festival on the two stages of the Old U.S. Mint in addition to a stage at the French Market’s Creole Tomato Festival; June 8-9, 2013.

Come dance with us to the two-step dance music provided by such artists as Chubby Carrier & the Bayout Swamp Band, Dikki Du & the Zydeco Krewe, the Lost Bayou Ramblers, Dwayne Dopsie & the Zydeco Hellraisers – and many…many more!

You simply can’t resist this beat!

You won’t go hungry – the festival promises delicious local fare available throughout the party. Finally – take home a piece of the festival and support local artisans at the Arts Market.

The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and Foundation, Inc is still finalizing details about this year’s festival – so check their website for details as we get closer to this event. We hope that you’ll immerse yourself in NOLA life for a day when you are staying at 1896 O’Malley House Bed and Breakfast June 8 or 9, by joining the party – and moving your feet to some fantastic Cajun-Zydeco music that we love so much!

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Mid-City Bayou Boogaloo New Orleans, May 17-19, 2013

April 16, 2013 – 3:35 am

bayou Staying with us at 1896 O’Malley House Bed & Breakfast over the weekend of May 17-19? Party with a purpose at the Bayou Boogaloo of 2013. The 7th Annual Mid-City Bayou Boogaloo put on by the MotherShip Foundation benefits neighborhood restoration projects from Hurricane Katrina, sustainability projects, and more. What better reason to get into local music, art, and delicious food?

Saturday, May 18th check out the Bicycle Pub Crawl beginning at 8 AM and taking you to 6 local eateries for coffee, beignets, local personalities, and southern hospitality! Traveling without your wheels? Bicycle rentals are available.

Sunday, May 19th enjoy a 11-mile ride, Bicycle Second Line, beginning at Bayou St. John and ending at Bayou Boogaloo. In typical NOLA style, this easy ride goes at parade pace and even includes life music! Don’t miss it!

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Check out the 5K and the 4th Annual Rubber Duck Derby – just more ways to enjoy the festival.

Throughout the festival – check out the incredible line-up of local music…never a dull moment! Get something unique and support resident artists as dozens of New Orleans’ own will be offering an amazing variety throughout the Festival Arts Market. Finally, you won’t go hungry with the selection of delicious New Orleans flavors. This festival has everything! See you soon!!

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Party Like an Animal at the Audubon Zoo in New Orleans – 2013

April 10, 2013 – 3:26 am

whitney When you’re visiting New Orleans and staying at 1896 O’Malley House Bed and Breakfast, we don’t want you to miss the wildest attraction we have – the Audubon Nature Institute. The institute includes our zoo, aquarium, butterfly garden, and insectarium!

Get some relief from the heat in the Cool Zoo splash park at the Audobon Zoo and then visit the Dinosaur Adventure to see pre-historic animals. Come face to face with exotic animals in the Asian domain, African Savanna…and so much more! Your kids will love Zoo-to-Do kids party on April 26th from 5-9 pm, featuring activities and live entertainment perfect for all ages.

Zoos aren’t just for kids. Check out the Whitney Zoo-to-Do party and gala on May 3 from 7 pm to midnight. This is an amazing party to benefit the zoo – what more would you expect from New Orleans? Enjoy live music from Bjorn Again, Phat Hat, Ingrid Lucia, and Jaywalker Brass Band on three stages. Eat, drink and be merry with delicious meals and refreshing beverages from many New Orleans favorites. You’ll even have the opportunity to bid on some great prizes in the silent auction or buy a winning raffle ticket for a new Lexus!

So don’t miss this opportunity to party New Orleans-style and enjoy our awesome zoo! We look forward to seeing you!

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Zurich Classic of New Orleans 2013

April 4, 2013 – 3:25 am

zurich1 Welcome, golfers and golf fans to our beloved NOLA for the Zurich Classic of New Orleans. Visit us April 22-28 for this annual stop on the PGA Tour. The tournament takes place at Tournament Players Club of Louisiana, which is a little bit over 11 miles from 1896 O’Malley House Bed and Breakfast. We know you will find that our accommodations and the nearby attractions and restaurants will give you the full flavor of a New Orleans vacation.

Watch with excitement as your favorite pros compete throughout the tournament. Want to challenge the pros? Participate in one of the three Pro-Am events available. Proceeds from this tournament support cultivating a love of golf in children through the Fore!Kids Foundation. Fore!Kids Foundation creates programs benefiting Louisiana’s own children.

If you want to spend some time practicing your own swing, you can also check out these other golf courses in New Orleans:

Book your room now before we fill up – and we’ll see you for the Zurich Classic!

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30th French Quarter Festival – April 11-14, 2013

March 20, 2013 – 7:19 am

fqfi_logo April is full of fun and exciting events to keep you busy and entertained during your stay with us. Stay at 1896 O’Malley House Bed and Breakfast during the French Quarter Festival, happening April 11-14. This festival was originally created to bring locals back to the French Quarter after major street and sidewalk repairs in 1984. This festival has been drawing crowds for 30 years!

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