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GoNOLA Recommends: 5 Things To Do In New Orleans This Weekend

by Sally Tunmer December 8, 2011 Arts & Culture

If you see a dizzying blur of fake beards and red and white velvet this weekend – don’t be alarmed – it’s just another krewe of drunk Santas. Besides the Krewe of Kringle on Saturday, there’s a more family-friendly holiday event this weekend with Louisiana’s version of The Nutcracker at the Southern Rep Theater. Over Christmas already? Not to worry …

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The Running of the Santas: Taking Christmas To The Streets

by Sara Hudson December 5, 2011 Cocktail Culture

No one presumes that New Orleans, the city of Mardi Gras, 24/7 bar hours and Bourbon Street, has an angelic halo of purity hovering over it. So it’s no surprise that we who so well lead the life of laissez le bon temps roulé present a multiplicity of ways to heat up holiday celebrations, including this year’s new tradition: the …

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Three New Orleans Bars Celebrate the End of Prohibition

by Elizabeth Pearce December 2, 2011 Cocktail Culture

On December 5, 1933, Congress ratified the 21st Amendment, ending thirteen years of Prohibition in the United States. What some – namely government officials – called The Great Experiment, most of America had come to call The Great Mistake. But while most of the country was mixing up bathtub gin, New Orleans had a more steady and reliable supply of …

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GoNOLA Recommends: 5 Things To Do In New Orleans This Weekend

by Sally Tunmer November 30, 2011 Arts & Culture

The beginning of December in New Orleans means it’s time to completely immerse yourself in holiday events and activities. Don’t try to escape, because Christmas New Orleans Style won’t allow you, so there’s nothing to do but just embrace it. Always diverse, New Orleans welcomes an all-male dance troupe sharing the weekend with youth theater and the Crescent City’s official …

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GoNOLA TV Presents: Thanksgiving at Arnaud’s

by Andrew November 21, 2011 Cocktail Culture

It’s nice to know that even if you can’t in many other towns, you can always get a well made drink or an epicurean meal on a holiday in New Orleans. This Thanksgiving, if you don’t have any traditional plans or aren’t partaking in one of the many alternative Thanksgiving festivities in New Orleans, you can dine out at several …

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New Orleans Pedicabs: When Pedaling is a Pleasure

by Sara Hudson November 21, 2011 Cocktail Culture

From the charm of streetcars to the leisurely pace of horse-drawn carriages, transportation wafts all manners of New Orleans stories and histories. The latest addition to the family? Pedicabs. Pedicabs are those odd contraptions that look like the offspring of clown tricycles and nineteenth century buggies. Anyone who has ever dragged children around in a wagon or double stroller will …

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New Orleans Around the Web | Week of November 14

by Sally Tunmer November 18, 2011 Arts & Culture

This week, online news and lifestyle channels have picked up some interesting featured New Orleans projects and events. It is Semaine Francais, or French Week, in New Orleans organized by the local French Consulate celebrated of course with the ever-so-popular French 75 cocktail. Also commencing this week are the launch of two huge, year-round cruise ships embarking from New Orleans …

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To-Go Drinks From Sidney’s: A Perk of Living in New Orleans

by Elizabeth Pearce November 18, 2011 Cocktail Culture

One of the pleasures of being in New Orleans is the legality of sipping on what I like to call a “walking around drink.” When walking with a drink in your hand, you can’t be in a rush, lest you slosh that lager down your shirt. Drinking while walking makes you slow down and appreciate all that’s lovely around you: …

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GoNOLA Recommends: 5 Things To Do In New Orleans This Weekend

by Sally Tunmer November 16, 2011 Arts & Culture

As Thanksgiving quickly approaches and with a bye week for the Saints, this weekend makes sure to take advantage of its prime timing. A rare chance to see the lavish art collections inside splendorous New Orleans homes, three distinct festivals celebrating the best of their respective themes and a parade of saucy women with towering headwear are the highlights of …

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Teas the Season: Holiday Tea Time in New Orleans

by Liz Genest Smith November 14, 2011 Arts & Culture

While New Orleans is certainly best known for its more boisterous festivities, it also has mastered the art of hosting refined afternoon teas, especially during the holidays. Lest you think I’m jumping the gun on Christmas, this year’s busy season is kicking off early with a Thanksgiving-themed tea tradition. Here is your guide to upcoming holiday teas in New Orleans:…

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Boudin & Beer: New Orleans Legacies Unite

by Hartley Casbon November 2, 2011 Cocktail Culture

Beer and sausage are a naturally delicious combination, especially when the sausage is boudin that has been hand-crafted by some of the region’s best chefs and the beer is local Abita. Which is why chefs Emeril Lagasse, Donald Link and Mario Batali have teamed up to host Boudin & Beer, a one-night celebration of artisanal sausages, craft brews and live …

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Friday Lunch Follies: A Tradition at Galatoire’s

by Liz Genest Smith October 31, 2011 Cocktail Culture

At long last, I recently crossed another New Orleans must-do off my list. And this was a big one: Friday Lunch at Galatoire’s. The perfect opportunity arose when a friend of mine decided to celebrate her 40th birthday and her grandmother’s 80-something with friends and family of the female persuasion. A big group of New Orleans party ladies – perfect …

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Shake Yo’ Can: NOLA Brewing Can Release Party

by Sara Hudson October 24, 2011 Cocktail Culture

What’s not to love about Mardi Gras?  Carnival is the ultimate month-long, city-wide festival, combining most all of the best New Orleans traditions: costumes, performances, drinking, music, street parties and parades. Best part? It’s all free. Of course, any honest Mardi Gras veteran will admit there’s one small fly in the fun ointment: weighty logistics.

Like tubing, street-walking or …

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The Hermes Bar at Antoine’s: Casual New Orleans Charm

by Will Woldenberg October 7, 2011 Arts & Culture

I’ve started to dread checking in at upscale restaurants. That’s because I know that even though I went through the trouble to make reservations at least 24 hours in advance and showed up to the restaurant on time, I will usually get offered the “opportunity to hang out for a few minutes at the bar.” Fifteen minutes later, I’ll still …

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A New York Writer Experiences Magic in New Orleans

by Lauren McCabe October 6, 2011 Arts & Culture

What makes New Orleans magical? The answer is million-fold, and undoubtedly has something to do with the rich culture, history, and experiences that seem to spring from every nook and cranny. I’ve heard of Jazz Fest goers who came down for a weekend and stayed twenty years. I once met a priest who visited New Orleans on a missionary trip, …

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GoNOLA Recommends: 5 Things To Do In New Orleans This Weekend

by Sally Tunmer October 5, 2011 Arts & Culture

This weekend is as rowdy as it is culturally-rich. It all starts off with the ever-hysterical Louis C.K. performing Thursday night, and gains momentum through Sunday. Expect to find a New Orleans Fire Fighters runway show, an Irish dance party and some local fine art and theater. Not to mention, the weather right now is near-perfect, so it’s optimal outdoor …

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