Arts and Culture

February 7th City Council Meeting

By admin on February 6, 2013

Among the agenda items scheduled to be heard at tomorrow’s City Council meeting: Celebrating Mardi Gras 2013 with the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club. To view the meeting agenda click here.

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Historical Landmark Reopens Sunday

By admin on January 18, 2013

This Sunday evening, January 20th, the Little Gem Saloon will hold a Grand Opening Party to announce the completion of the first business project aimed at revitalization of the historic 400 block of South Rampart Street. A historical landmark, the Little Gem Saloon was first opened in 1903, taking its place among other jazz clubs [...]

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Le Petit Theatre: A Star Is Reborn

By admin on June 27, 2012

I am so proud to share the following press release from Le Petit Theatre du Vieux Carre with you, not only personally, but also on behalf of the City of New Orleans. This is so important to our city’s history, culture and performing arts! NEW ORLEANS, LA – Le Petit Theatre du Vieux Carre announced [...]

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Statement on Changes at the Times-Picayune

By admin on June 13, 2012

June 13, 2012 — New Orleans City Council President Jacquelyn Brechtel Clarkson said the following about the changes at the Times-Picayune: “Less than a full-time newspaper is totally unacceptable to a world-class city, and obviously New Orleans is on its way to becoming a world-class city again! It is with deep regret that I have [...]

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30 Days Until Jazz Fest!

By admin on March 27, 2012

And here they are: schedules for each day of Jazz Fest 2012!

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French Quarter Festival Press Conference

By admin on March 27, 2012

March 14, 2012 On Wednesday, March 14, French Quarter Festivals Inc. held their 29th Annual French Quarter Festival Press Conference and Merchandise Unveiling at the Court of Two Sisters in the French Quarter. The French Quarter Festival, which will be held this year from April 12 through April 15, is the largest free music festival [...]

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March 1, 2012 City Council Regular Meeting Summary

By admin on March 2, 2012

New Orleans City Council passed resolutions supporting an Entergy New Orleans customer service center in New Orleans East and commending the New Orleans Police Department on its 2012 Mardi Gras season coordination.

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City Council February 2, 2012 Regular Meeting Summary

By admin on February 2, 2012

Continue reading for a synopsis of the latest New Orleans City Council Regular Meeting.

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Crescent City Lights Youth Theatre presents “Rabbit Sense”, through September 18th

By admin on September 14, 2011

“Rabbit Sense” features young singer/actors both new and familiar to CCLYT audiences with Tyson Ford in the role of Brer Rabbit and newcomer Frankie Rose Allen portraying Kris.

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Grand Opening: Ellis Marsalis Center for Music

By admin on August 25, 2011

August 25, 2011 Having the Ellis Marsalis Center for Music named for me is more than an honor. It is also an opportunity to realize many of the dreams I have long held for the music and musicians of New Orleans. –Ellis Marsalis Today, the Grand Opening Ceremony and Dedication was held for The Ellis [...]

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