Erin & Brian

For many, the most anticipated play of the season will be John Biguenet’s SHOTGUN, the second play in his Rising Water cycle, scheduled to make its world premiere in early May 2009 at Southern Rep.

Dinner, Jazz and beignets. Start with a three-course dinner at Tujague's Restaurant then enjoy a leisurely walk down Bourbon Street to a neighboring nightspot to enjoy some New Orleans Jazz before ending the evening with cafe au lait & beignets at Cafe Du Monde.

La Nuit Comedy is home to New Orleans’ most exciting and original comedy shows!We've got it all! Chicago-Style Improv, Pro-Am Stand-Up, and all-ages comedy for your kids or company.

This Uptown bar features a stage known as the House of Dues upon which is performed local blues, funk, jazz and R&B for a clientele which includes undergraduates, attorneys and music freaks who enjoy a good brew and balletomanes.

Combine a 2 hour motorcoach tour of New Orleans, Lake Pontchartrain and the French Quarter with another relaxing 2 hours on the Natchez Steamboat Mississippi River cruise.

In the shadow of General Robert E. Lee's statue, the Circle Bar is open daily from 9 p.m. until 4 a.m. with a happy hour between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. Seedy but cool, great bluesmen and retro rock bands in a 30s speakeasy looking place that overflows on weekends.

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At Bennachin’s in the French Quarter, you won’t find African-influenced New Orleans cuisine. Instead, you’ll find New Orleans-influenced African cuisine. The saucy dishes include a whole trout and several stews. Jazz Fest regulars will recognize some of the offerings from its stall at the Fair Grounds: jama-jama (sautéed spinach) and fried plantains

Cafe´ au´ lait, crossword puzzles & beignets at the Cafe´ DuMonde

Praline Connection Gospel and Blues Club The “blues’ part of the name is more or less defunct but the gospel brunches are still held Sundays at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. On Friday nights, there’s hip-hop at 11 p.m.

Enjoy delicious food while listening to a live Jazz band at "The Court of Two Sisters" — awarded the Gold Award for Best Dining, Best Outdoor Dining and Best Breakfast and Brunch in New Orleans.

Located on the first floor of Jax Brewery Millhouse, you can hang out on the terrace and watch the boats go by or grab a seat inside. Either way you’ve got to try the mango margarita and definitely the spectacular focaccia muffalletta

Delicious vegetarian sushi (served in LARGE ROLLS) and delicious double-sized servings of miso soup in charming soup kettles.

This area around Julia and Camp has lots of galleries, studios and interesting shops. One of the new "hip" areas of town

We would love to shop around for our favorite piece of art as a cherished keepsake from our once in a lifetime trip. This gift will adorn our home for many years to come!

Start three blocks from Maison Perrier and explore two miles of antiques, boutiques, restaurants and eclectic stores. Visit Cafe Rani for lunch, Bella Donna for a massage and Lillette for dinner.

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An eyewitness account of the events surrounding the most devastating natural, and man-made, disaster on American soil. Covers different neighborhood areas like Lakeview, Gentilly, New Orleans East, St. Bernard, and the Ninth Ward.