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Passion for Fashion: New Orleans Fashion Week

by Noelle October 7, 2011 Arts & Culture

Move over fashion capitals of the world, New Orleans Fashion Week is making its mark on the big, beautiful fashion map for the second year. Popping off next week, October 15 through 21, the New Orleans fashion world will open its doors to showcase their innovative designs. Fashionistas from all over the state will flock to the city to revel …

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Reborn to the Sound of Rebirth Brass Band

by Noelle October 2, 2010 Arts & Culture

My one year anniversary with New Orleans is coming up this month and the relationship has gotten pretty serious. I never thought I could fall for someone so quickly but every day I fall a little more in love with the Crescent City.

For New Orleanians, Rebirth Brass Band is a staple, a music institution that has changed the New …

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Free for All Fridays at Tipitina’s

by Noelle July 30, 2010 Arts & Culture

One thing you can’t help but love about New Orleans is the music; it’s everywhere. As an added bonus, a lot of times you can listen for free, and let’s be honest, who doesn’t adore that. From street corners, to local bars, to music venues there is no shortage of tunes throughout the Crescent City. But in the summer on …

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Star Spangled NOLA

by Noelle July 3, 2010 Events

New Orleans is a city that loves to celebrate and is the perfect place to be this Fourth of July holiday weekend. There are a ton of family friendly events occurring throughout the city to help you get the most out of your long weekend.

Riverwalk Marketplace

In the mood for some shopping? The Riverwalk Marketplace is a great place …

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The French Quarter’s Best Kept Secret

by Noelle July 1, 2010 Food

The Bistro Maison de Ville, is a restaurant you may have walked by a hundred times. Tucked away on Toulouse, the tiny restaurant offers a quiet and romantic escape from the sounds of Journey, which pour out seemingly without ending from the open doors of the nearby Bourbon Street bar scene. The Bistro, which opened in 1986, is run by …

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Fall in Love with Loa

by Noelle June 25, 2010 Arts & Culture

I stumbled upon Loa one day with some friends and instantly fell in love. Located in the boutique International House Hotel, Loa is more than just your run-of-the-mill hotel lobby bar. Once inside, you are invited into an old world atmosphere where candlelight decorates the room, gorgeous crystal chandeliers hang from the ceilings and plush seating makes you want to …

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