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Old New Orleans Rum Distillery Tour
August 13, 2007 - December 31, 2008
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Times: Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location:  Old New Orleans Rum, 2815 Frenchmen Street
Phone:  (504) 945-9400
Admission:  $10.00
Celebration Distillation offers tours and tastings at the distillery. Our tours offer a intimate and detailed look at the distillation process from beginning to end. All of our tours conclude with a visit to our tasting room. Become a connoisseur as you experience the subtle flavors of our distinctive rums. On occasion the distillers will offer samples of rums we have yet to bring to market to get your thoughts on the directions they are going.
Surrounded by Water: New Orleans, the Mississippi River, and Lake Pontchartrain
January 26, 2008 - July 12, 2008
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Times: Tuesday - Saturday 9:30 am – 4:30 pm; Sunday 10:30 am - 4:30 pm
www.hnoc.org
Location:  Williams Gallery, 533 Royal Street
Phone:  (504) 523-4662
Admission:  free
Surrounded by Water: New Orleans, the Mississippi River, and Lake Pontchartrain positions natural history alongside human history—examining the roles the river and lake played in New Orleans’s economic, social, and cultural growth, while reflecting upon the effects that the city’s expansion had upon the bodies of water themselves. Surrounded by Water traces the ways in which Lake Pontchartrain and the Mississippi River have formed the physical presence of New Orleans created its commerce, wealth, and recreation; and shaped New Orleans impression around the world.
Palm Court Jazz Band with Topsy Chapman and Lars Edegran
February 20, 2008 - December 31, 2008
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Times: Wednesdays 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
http://www.palmcourtjazzcafe.com
Location:  Palm Court Jazz Cafe, 1204 Decatur St.
Phone:  (504) 525-0200
Join us for a Creole cuisine and live Traditional Jazz entertainment featuring Topsy Chapman and Lars Edegran.
Thursdays at Twilight Garden Concert Series
March 13, 2008 - August 28, 2008
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Times: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Performance at 6pm
Location:  City Park, Botanical Garden- Pavillion of the Two Sisters
Phone:  (504)483-9386
Admission:  $6.00 for adults, $2.00 for children age 5-12
Series continues through August.  Outside food and drink not permitted. Sorry, admission is included in Friends of City Park membership. Series sponsored by Phelps Dunbar and The Azby Fund. Support provided by Republic Beverage Company, New Orleans Musica da Camera, WWNO 89.9fm, and the New Orleans Botanical Garden.
The U. S. Mint Presents - Treasures of Napoleon
April 1, 2008 - August 3, 2008
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Times: Tuesday - Sunday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm; Thursdays until 8:00 pm
Location:  The Old U.S. Mint, located at 400 Esplanade Avenue
Phone:  (504) 568- 6968 or 1-800-568-6968
Admission:  $6.00 Adults; $5.00 Students , Seniors, and Active Military; Children 12 and under are free
Napoleon Marches into New Orleans 'Empereur commande "Laissez les bons temps rouler!"(The Emperor commands "Let the Good Times Roll!) Louisiana will at last welcome Bonaparte when Treasures of NAPOLEON comes to the Louisiana State Museum's OLD U.S. MINT in the New Orleans French Quarter from April 6th to August 3rd, 2008. The spectacular traveling exhibition Treasures of NAPOLEON, tells the fascinating story of Napoléon and showcases the world-class art and design of his time. It has already been seen by 125,000 visitors and universally praised. Created from the extraordinary collection of 1st Empire authority and author, Pierre-Jean Chalençon, the exhibit showcases rare, personal belongings of Napoléon I, as well as some of the most famous depictions of him by the greatest artists of the time. While elements of the exhibition have been loaned for major exhibitions around the world, this is the first time these irreplaceable artifacts are being seen in North America. Treasures of NAPOLEON offers visitors an opportunity to see beyond the “legend” of Napoléon Bonaparte to gain an understanding of this complex figure as a man. User-friendly interpretive text and more than 250 objects, framed paintings, prints and documents, as well as furniture from the Imperial palaces, shine a light on the extraordinary life of one of history's pivotal figures.
The National WWII Museum Presents - Real to Reel: Hollywood and World War II
April 12, 2008 - October 31, 2008
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Times: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Location:  The National WWII Museum, 945 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA
Phone:  504-527-6012
The National World War II Museum presents Real to Reel: Hollywood and World War II, with a showcase exhibit of select artifacts. Check back for more details.
Standing With Papa Legba: The Intersection of Contemporary Haitian Art
May 24, 2008 - July 11, 2008
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Times: Thursday - Sunday 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location:  The George and Leah McKenna Museum of African American Art, 2003 Carondelet St.
Phone:  (504) 586-7432
Admission:  $5.00 Adults; $3.00 Seniors and Students; $2.00 Children ages 6-12
Standing With Papa Legba: The Intersection of Contemporary Haitian Art represents a critical point in Haitian Art history during which artists explore realms grounded in Haiti’s rich African influence and deal with contemporary issues and Haiti’s socio-political history as well. In both Haitian Vodou and New Orleans Voodoo, Papa Legba is the deity that presides over the crossroads and intersections of life. It is here at the crossroads that we find contemporary Haitian artists confronted with the past and future of Haitian Art. Centered in four major themes – spirituality, history and politics, contemporary life, and “wonder-realism,” this exhibition is told from a first-person narrative. Standing With Papa Legba: The Intersection of Contemporary Haitian Art is a celebration of the visual arts traditions of Haiti and an attempt to de-mystify this culture and situate Haitian art in a contemporary context. Featuring the work of Ulrick Jean-Pierre, Vidho Lorville, Georges Valris, Eric P. Julien and the late Pierro Barra, the exhibition includes installation work, mixed media, paintings, photographs, traditional iron work and ornately decorated sequin Vodu flags.
The New Orleans Museum of Art Presents - The Baroque World of Fernando Botero
June 28, 2008 - September 21, 2008
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Times: Wednesday Noon until 8:00 p.m; Thursday-Sunday 10:00am - 5:00pm
Location:  The New Orleans Museum of Art, One Collins Diboll Cir. in City Park
Phone:  (504) 488-2631
This summer, the New Orleans Museum of Art will present The Baroque World of Fernando Botero, the first major U.S retrospective of the artist's work in more than 30 years. Recognized as one of the most well-known and commercially successful artists to emerge from Latin America, the Colombia native now has his work exhibited and collected by major museums around the world, including the New Orleans Museum of Art. The 100 paintings, drawings, and sculptures in this exhibition span the length of Botero's career-from paintings executed in 1959 in Colombia, to sculptures executed as late as 2005. The works were selected by John Sillevis, curator of the Gemeentemuseum in The Hague, and editor and contributor to the accompanying exhibition catalogue. The exhibition is organized and circulated by Art Services International, Alexandria, Virginia. The exhibition is accompanied by a fully illustrated catalogue with essays by John Sillevis, guest curator; David Elliot, Director of the Mori Art Museum in Tokyo; and Edward Sullivan, Dean of Humanities and Professor of Latin American Art at New York University.
COOLinary New Orleans - Celebrating Dining in America's Most Delicious City!
July 1, 2008 - August 31, 2008
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www.COOLinaryneworleans.com
Location:  Citywide
Phone:  800-748-8695
The celebration, which features special menus and pricing at restaurants throughout the city, is a natural fit for a city whose cuisine is an integral part of its history, fabric and culture. Visit www.COOLinaryneworleans.com for more information.
Trinity Artist Series Presents - Albinas Prizgintas
July 1, 2008 - July 29, 2008
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Times: Tuesdays 6:00 pm -7:00 pm
Location:  Trinity Episcopal Church, 1329 Jackson Ave.
Phone:  (504)670-2520
Come join us for Albinas Prizgintas, organist. The program includes some of the greatest music written for organ and a variety of performed music, ranging from Classical Baroque to vintage rock tunes.
"Playin' at the Polo" Presents Michael Pellera
July 3, 2008 - July 26, 2008
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Times: Thursdays 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm; Fridays 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm; Saturdays 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Location:  The Polo Club in the Windsor Court
Phone:  (504) 523-6000
Meet with friends and colleagues, sip a classic cocktail and hear some of the city's best musicians. Entertainment tonight featuring pianist Michael Pellera.
"Playin' at the Polo" Presents Troi Bechet
July 4, 2008 - July 25, 2008
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Times: Fridays 9:00 pm – 12:00 midnight
Location:  Polo Club Lounge in The Windsor Court
Phone:  (504) 523-6000
Meet with friends and colleagues, sip a classic cocktail and hear some of the city's best musicians. Entertainment tonight will be jazz vocalist Troi Bechet.
14th Annual Essence Music Festival
July 4, 2008 - July 6, 2008
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http://www.ticketmaster.com/venue/221337
Location:  Louisiana Superdome
Phone:  (504) 587-3822
The 14th Annual Essence Music Festival returns to the Big Easy in 2008!  Known as "the party with a purpose" for its hip-hop, rhythm and blues and soul performances at the Louisiana Superdome by night, and inspirational "empowerment seminars" by day.  With the festival’s confirmed return to New Orleans for the next three years, Essence fans can count on what they've come to expect – three days of great music in a city with world-class restaurants and a rich cultural fabric -- a place that doesn't holler "last call" when the party's just getting started. For more information visit www.essence.com.
Bikini Brunch at W New Orleans French Quarter Courtyard
July 5, 2008 - July 26, 2008
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Times: Saturdays 10:00 am
Location:  W New Orleans, French Quarter, 316 Chartres Street
Phone:  (504) 552-4067
Who else let's you enjoy brunch in your bathing suit? Unwind every Saturday in July at W New Orleans - French Quarter Bikini Brunch. Nibble on bites from the brunch menu provided by Bacco Restaurant and enjoy bottle service with mixers as you cool off by the pool in the tranquil French Quarter courtyard setting. As a special bonus, the pool is open for use by all brunch guests.  Brunch menu is limited, please RSVP.

Playin at the Polo featuring Jim Harris
July 6, 2008 - July 27, 2008
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Times: Sundays 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location:  The Polo Club in the Windsor Court
Phone:  (504) 523-6000
Join us as The Polo Club Lounge, named by Zagat as New Orleans' best place to drink, is jazzin' it up with the hot entertainment series, "Playin' At The Polo," featuring pianist Jim Harris.
Trinity Artist Series Presents - Katherine White with Albinas Prizgintas
July 6, 2008
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Times: 5:00 pm
Location:  Trinity Episcopal Church, 1329 Jackson Ave.
Phone:  (504)670-2520
All American Songs special program celebrating America with Katherine White, mezzo soprano Albinas Prizgintas pianist.
Trinity Artist Series Presents - Katherine White with Albinas Prizgintas
July 6, 2008
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Times: 5:00 pm
Location:  Trinity Episcopal Church, 1329 Jackson Ave.
Phone:  (504)670-2520
All American Songs special program celebrating America with Katherine White, mezzo soprano Albinas Prizgintas pianist.
Trinity Artist Series Presents - Taize
July 7, 2008 - July 28, 2008
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Times: Mondays 6:00 pm -7:00 pm
Location:  Trinity Episcopal Church, 1329 Jackson Ave.
Phone:  (504)670-2520
Come join us for Taize enchanting simple songs led by Albinas Prizgintas at the piano: candlelight moments of silence, a beautiful iconic cross, and tea. The focus is meditation, tranquility, and healing.
WWE Raw Live
July 7, 2008
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Times: 7:00 pm
http://www.neworleansarena.com
Location:  New Orleans Arena, 1501 Girod St
Phone:  (504) 587-3663
Admission:  $20.00 - $75.00
New Orleans hosts Monday Night RAW for the first time EVER!!!! Come see your favorite Raw Superstars including: Triple H, John Cena, Chris Jericho, Shawn Michaels, JBL, Mr. Kennedy, Umaga, Carlito and  Santino Marella.
House of Blues Presents - Peter Murphy plus Ali Eskandarian
July 9, 2008
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Times: 7:00 pm Door opens; 8:00 pm Show
http:www.hob.com
Location:  House of Blues, 225 Decatur St.
Phone:  (504) 310-4999
Admission:  $25.00
Come join us for new wave artist Peter Murphy and Ali Eskandarian.
Harrah's New Orleans Presents - Sinbad
July 10, 2008
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Times: 7:00 pm and 10:00 pm
Location:  The Theater at Harrahs
Phone:  (504) 533-6600
Admission:  $35.00
SINBAD is coming to Harrah's Theater to perform two shows!  SINBAD is ranked by Comedy Central as one of the top 100 comedians of all time.  In addition to stand-up comedy, this hard-working funnyman has enjoyed success in television and film.  SINBAD has starred in movies such as "Houseguest", "Jingle All the Way", and the Cherokee Kid".  With his clean family-friendly persona and animated antics, SINBAD has won the hearts of fans worldwide. Open to the public must be 21 or older to enter casino.
Southern Rep Presents - Private Eyes
July 10, 2008 - July 27, 2008
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Location:  The Shopsat Canal Place, 365 Canal Street 3rd Floor
Phone:  (504) 891-1883
Come join us for the  for the comedy "Private Eyes," by Steven Dietz
Thursdays at Twilight Concert - Milton Scheueman and Thais St. Julien
July 10, 2008
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Times: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location:  City Park, Botanical Garden- Pavillion of the Two Sisters
Phone:  (504) 483-9386
Admission:  $6.00 for adults, $2.00 for children age 5-12
Come join us for Milton Scheueman and Thais St. Julien for a salute to Judy Garland, as they  sing songs performed by the woman called America's Greatest Entertainer.   
Harrah's New Orleans Presents - Joint's Jumpin
July 11, 2008 - July 13, 2008
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Times: 8:00 pm
Location:  Harrah's New Orleans
Harrah’s New Orleans brings back the sounds of yesterday’s favorites with “Joint’s Jumpin’,” a musical revue that celebrates classic New Orleans rhythm and blues hits from the 1950’s and 1960’s… freewheeling, happy-go-lucky music with high energy arrangements, soul-shaking horns and vocals that get you feeling that funky New Orleans beat! Shows take place in Harrah’s Theatre nightly.
Kiss of Fire Tango Festival
July 11, 2008
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Times: 8:00 pm - 12:00 pm
http://www.KissofFireTango.com
Location:  Royal Sonesta, 300 Bourbon Street
Phone:  (504) 957-7675
Come join us for the KISS OF FIRE TANGO FESTIVAL! There will be 12 Classes, 2 Milongas & one exciting Show in beautiful, Historic New Orleans featuring international stars of Argentina Murat and Michelle Erdemsel,  Master instructors  from atlanta Rick and Lynda Wilson and New Orleans instructors Ector Guterrez and Kerri McCaffety.
Running with Scissors Presents - A Place in the Sun
July 11, 2008 - August 3, 2008
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Times: Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 pm; Sundays at 6:00 pm
Location:  Le Chat Noir, 715 St. Charles Avenue
Phone:  (504) 581- 5812
Admission:  $21.00 - $26.00
Running With Scissors return to Le Chat Noir with A Place in the Sun, an outrageous parody of the 1951 Oscar-winning film about teenage romance, class struggle, and water sports. This tale centers on George Eastman, who's weary of living with his pious parents and moves out West to work in his uncle's swimwear factory. Before his first day on the job, he falls for wealthy society gal Angela Vickers Brian Peterson, but, fearing she's out of his league, he settles for gawky girl-next-door Alice Tripp Dorian Rush. Complications ensue-including a careless roll in the hay with Alice and subsequent 1950s-style "trouble". Will George honor his obligation to Alice? Or will he follow his lust all the way to Angela's doorstep? And what on earth is all that waterskiing about? Tune in this summer and find out!
Bastille Day Celebration
July 12, 2008 - July 14, 2008
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Phone:  (504) 568-0770
Commemorate French Independence Day with French-themed food and activities. This year's celebration will begin on Saturday at Esplanade Avenue’s Faubourg St; John merchants (between Ponce  de Leon Street and Esplanade’s 3100 Block). They invite you to enjoy live music from Vavavoom and the String Beans, play the French game pétanque at Fortier Park (across Esplanade from Café Degas), participate in the many children’s activities planned, and enjoy the food and drink. Admission is free. 

On Sunday, Dejeuner at Arnaud’s Restaurant at 12:30pm (wine included). Dejeuner at Don’s Seafood Restaurant at noon with Les Enfants de La France. The Alliance française of New Orleans will be hosting a dinner (wine included) at Café Degas at 6:30pm, with the live music duo Vavavoom. In addition, a Mass in French will be celebrated at Saint Louis Cathedral, at 11am, with Bishop MoranoOfficiating.  

On Monday, there will be a wreath-laying ceremony, organized by  the Conseil des Sociétés Françaises will take place at 10am at the Jeanne d’Arc statue at Place de France on Decatur Street. Refreshments afterward at the Market Café.
Bastille Day Celebration
July 12, 2008
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Times: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location:  3143 Ponce de Leon, New Orleans
Admission:  Free
In recognition of Bastille Day, the Faubourg St. John Merchants Association is holding a street fair on Ponce de Leon with food and drink from local merchants, live music by Vavavoomm and the String Beans, arts and crafts, and kids activities, and the French lawn game Petanque. A great event for the whole family, don't miss it!
Kiss of Fire Tango Festival
July 12, 2008 - July 13, 2008
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Times: 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm
http://www.KissofFireTango.com
Location:  The Napolean House, 500 Chartres Street
Phone:  (504) 957-7675
Come join us for the KISS OF FIRE TANGO FESTIVAL! There will be 12 Classes, 2 Milongas & one exciting Show in beautiful, Historic New Orleans featuring international stars of Argentina Murat and Michelle Erdemsel,  Master instructors  from atlanta Rick and Lynda Wilson and New Orleans instructors Ector Guterrez and Kerri McCaffety.
Playin at the Polo presents Sasha Masakowski
July 12, 2008
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Times: 9:00 pm – 12:00 midnight
Location:  The Polo Club in the Windsor Court
Phone:  (504) 523-6000
Join us as The Polo Club Lounge, named by Zagat as New Orleans’ best place to drink, is jazzin’ it up with the hot entertainment series, “Playin’ At The Polo,” featuring vocalist Sasha Masakowski.
The National WWII Museum Presents- Lagniappe Lecture
July 12, 2008
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Times: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location:  The National WWII Museum, 945 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA
Phone:  (877) 813-3329 x 229
Come join us for a Lagniappe Lecture, the Office of War Information presented by William Murphy. This lecture in conjunction with the exhibit Real to Reel: Hollywood and WWII.
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