In the city where the “Po-boy”, or as some say “Poor Boy”, originated, where did the name of the beloved “Po-boy” come from and why? These culinary treats can be made with meats and cheeses, or seafood. If the wait staff asks you [...]
What is a Crawfish? We eat a lot of different types of food in New Orleans, but one of our staples is crawfish. Crawfish are fresh water crustaceans that look a lot like small lobsters. They breathe through gills and are found in streams, swamps, [...]
March Fun Events There is something wonderful about March in New Orleans...Maybe it is the perfect weather that is not too cold and not too hot or maybe it is just the wonderful events that are going on all over the city. It is [...]
JPAS' fantastic restaurant collaboration is back for performances of The Hunchback of Notre Dame! The Hunchback of Notre Dame is a lushly scored retelling of Victor Hugo’s epic story of love, acceptance and what it means to be a hero. This production is based on [...]
8 Fun Cajun Sayings Have you ever sat on the Neutral Ground joining the crowd yelling, "Throw me somethin, Mister," and wondered about how many unique saying we have in New Orleans? We truly do have a lot of great ones that we sometimes forget. [...]
Mystic Krewe of Barkus 2018 - Game of Bones Barkus Marks Its Territory On February 4th, 2018, the dogs are coming to the French Quarter. But, these are not just any dogs....they are Royalty. The Pawty starts at Armstrong Park at 10:30am and continues til [...]
What is the Endymion Parade? Endymion is one of three Super Krewes that entertains the city of New Orleans with music, great bands, blinking beads, and extravagant floats during Mardi Gras. With more than 3,000 riders, it is by far the largest parade with the [...]
2018 Mardi Gras Parades Although Carnival season and the 2018 Mardi Gras Parades actually kicks off on January 6th each year, Mardi Gras Day is Tuesday, February 13, 2018. All of the major New Orleans parades on the Uptown route are the 2 weeks prior [...]
Holiday Spectacular: From the Big Easy to the Big Apple What better way to enjoy some holiday cheer than with the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra and the 610 Stompers.... Details: Dates: December 9-10, 2017 Times: Saturday (7:30pm) & Sunday (2:30pm) Location: Orpheum Theater New Orleans Cost: $10-140 Website: https://www.lpomusic.com/ [...]
CAJUN CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS Santa Claus transforms into Père Noël when his sleigh reaches the bayous of Cajun Country in Louisiana. His sleigh turns into a pirogue, and his reindeer turn into alligators. Père Noël and his gators follow the bonfires, built as 20 foot towers, [...]
