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In the years before air conditioning in homes and vehicles, New Orleanians did a number of things to lessen the effects of the summer heat. One of them was wearing white linen clothing. Men wore white suits to reflect, rather than absorb, the sun’s heat, and women wore white dresses for the same reason.
The white linen tradition is revisited every summer in the city’s Warehouse Arts District on the first Saturday night in August during White Linen Night. Those who get into the spirit of the occasion wear white outfits and some even wear white hats as they leisurely stroll through the art galleries along Julia Street and adjacent side streets.
White Linen Night (sponsored by Whitney Bank) takes place on Saturday, August 7 from 6-9 p.m. With about twenty art galleries participating, four blocks of Julia Street are closed off for a New Orleans-style block party. And this year, as in past years, the Contemporary Arts Center at 900 Camp Street will host a White Linen Night party with live music and an art show of its own.
As you visit the galleries with their fabulous artworks on display and for sale, you can keep cool with complimentary hand-held fans, available at each gallery and at booths along the street. There will also be samplings of New Orleans’ world-famous cuisine from local restaurants and cool drinks to sip on as you gallery hop. The outdoor celebration includes stages and live entertainment provided by some of New Orleans’ most eclectic and talented musicians.
The official post party at the Contemporary Arts Center is a summer must-attend! You can expect to hear great music, view amazing art and mingle with an enthusiastic crowd. Cash bars and cuisine are available from 9 p.m.-midnight. Admission is $10 and free for CAC members.
For more information call the Contemporary Arts Center at (504) 528-3805 or visit www.cacno.org.
Entertainment on Julia Street:
6 – 9pm
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The premier American jazz festival dedicated to the life, music and legacy of New Orleans’ native son, Louis ‘Satchmo’ Armstrong. This free community event is produced annually in August by French Quarter Festivals, Inc. in New Orleans historic French Quarter neighborhood. It draws locals as well as international visitors who come to celebrate the life of our most famous native son during the weekend of his birthday.
Live, Local Music – Held at the Louisiana State Museum’s Old U.S. Mint, Satchmo SummerFest features live music all weekend across 2 stages all weekend.
Fascinating Speakers, Seminars and Discussions – Join us during the festival for free seminars and discussions, featuring a host of educational and entertaining speakers who knew or were inspired by Louis Armstrong.
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12 Semifinalists Announced
The Musical Arts Society of New Orleans, sponsor of the New Orleans International Piano Competitions, has announced the names of the twelve semifinalists selected to travel to New Orleans to compete for more than $20,000 in cash prizes this July 24–31. These pianists, between the ages of 14 and 18 years old, are:
Joey Chang, USA
Anna Han, USA
Kimberly Hou, USA
Seika Ishida, Japan
Dong-Yeon Kim, Korea
Hugo Kitano, USA
Peng Lin, China
Yifan Sun, China
Yutong Sun, China
Trenton Takaki, USA
Min Joo Yi, Korea
Angie Zhang, USA
Tickets for this event will go on sale beginning July 1 and will be available through this website or by calling (504) 899-4826. The 2011 competition will be streamed live on the web (www.hallpiano.com) beginning at 7:00pm on Monday, July 25.
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The internationally acclaimed festival of cocktails, cuisine and culture returns for its seventh year in New Orleans, July 20-24, 2011.
The event brings together the best and brightest of the cocktail community—award-winning mixologists, authors, bartenders and chefs—for a five-day celebration of the history and the craft of the cocktail.
This year, the most spirited event of the summer invites everyone to “Stir Your Soul” with a spirited series of dinners, cocktail demos, tastings, competitions, seminars, book signings, tours and special events all perfectly paired with some of the best cocktails ever made.
To put the event in quantifiable terms you can taste, Tales of the Cocktail 2010 used 85 pounds of mint leaves, 40 pounds of super-fine sugar, 280 liters of lime juice, 350 liters of lemon juice, 1815 lime wedges, 2115 lemon twists, 2340 jalapeño slices, 50 pounds of ginger root, 12 pounds of cherries and satisfied the
taste buds of thousands of cocktail lovers from across the world.
The internationally acclaimed festival of cocktails, cuisine and culture returns for its seventh year in New Orleans, July 20-24, 2011.
The event brings together the best and brightest of the cocktail community—award-winning mixologists, authors, bartenders and chefs—for a five-day celebration of the history and the craft of the cocktail.
This year, the most spirited event of the summer invites everyone to “Stir Your Soul” with a spirited series of dinners, cocktail demos, tastings, competitions, seminars, book signings, tours and special events all perfectly paired with some of the best cocktails ever made.
To put the event in quantifiable terms you can taste, Tales of the Cocktail 2010 used 85 pounds of mint leaves, 40 pounds of super-fine sugar, 280 liters of lime juice, 350 liters of lemon juice, 1815 lime wedges, 2115 lemon twists, 2340 jalapeño slices, 50 pounds of ginger root, 12 pounds of cherries and satisfied the taste buds of thousands of cocktail lovers from across the world.
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December is a magical time in New Orleans. There are carolers strolling the French Quarter along with choirs and musicians. The city is all lit up with holiday lights and decorations. Restaurants are serving Reveillon dinners.
City Park is decorated for “Christmas in the Oaks”, a beautiful walking tour of the Botanical Gardens. On December 19th New Orleanians gather in Jackson Square to sing Christmas carols.
Throughout December St. Lewis Cathedral offer free concerts. Come join for a Christmas you will not soon forget.
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The city is buzzing with a lot of tourist this month. The festival line up this month is very diverse. We start out with The Mirliton Festival in the Bywater on November 6th. The same weekend we have the Renaissance Festival and the Swamp Fest at Audubon Zoo on November 6-7th.
On November 21st is the Po-Boy Festival in River Bend on Oak Street. On November 27 is the Bayou Classic foot ball game.
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Fall is here and things are jumping in New Orleans. The fall festival season kicks off with Art for Arts Sake on Oct. 2. The New Orleans Film Festival is next starting on Oct.14-21st.
The Fall Garden Show in City Park and The Crescent City Blues Festival both the weekend of Oct. 16th-17th.
Next we have the Bucktown Sea Food Festival and the Wooden Boat Fest (Madisonville). I really love that one. Both are the weekend of Oct. 22-24th.
At the end of the month we have the Voodoo Music Experience in City Park and of course HALLOWEEN!
New Orleans we voted as the best Halloween destination in the country by the travel writers.
The weather is amazing this time on year here in NOLA so come for a visit. Your room is waiting.
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As summer comes to a close and things start to cool off, it’s time to eat! September is a great time to visit New Orleans. New Orleans and food have long gone together. So, with so many amazing places to eat, there is something here for everyone. Here at the 1896 O’Malley House B&B we have an extensive guide book of great eateries. With our knowledge of the city we can help you pick the perfect restaurant. As always we have a few Festivals to throw in. September 23rd -26 is the Alligator Festival in Lulling and on the 24th the Deutsches Haus kicks off their annual Oktoberfest which runs to the end of October. So pull up a chair and come visit us this month. Our summer rates last until the end of September!
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It’s Here! No, not Mardi Gras. That happens every year. The SUPER BOWL! Ok I know Mardi Gras is a big deal but nothing like our beloved Saints going to the big game. Our Saints are so much more than just a football team to us here. They represent the come back spirit of the city we all love some much. For those of you that have been here, you know New Orleans is much more then a place to live. It is a celebration of life. Boy are we celebrating now.
So get in a car or on a plane and come be a part of it. Oh yes, we will be having a blast at Mardi Gras too!
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