Words & Music: A Literary Feast - Nov. 19th to 22nd
Words & Music, A literary Feast in New Orleans will open on Thursday, November 19th at 8 a.m. and run through Sunday afternoon, November 22. The theme selected for 2009 is A Walk on the Noir Side of Literature and Life, a nod to The Maltese Falcon BIG READ events which will be an important part of Words & Music, 2009.(More)
New Orleans Songwriters Festival - Dec. 3rd, 4th & 5th
Scheduled featured performers are J.D. Souther (writer of Eagles’ hits “Best of My Love,” “New Kid in Town” and “Heartbreak Tonight”); Don Schlitz, ASCAP’s four-time Songwriter of the Year and multi- Grammy award winning writer of Kenny Roger’s hit song, “The Gambler” and New Orleans’ own Allen Toussaint.(More)
Treme Creole Gumbo Festival - Dec. 12th
The second annual Treme Creole Gumbo Festival honors the role of the historic Treme neighborhood in the development of New Orleans music, cuisine and culture. With one stage showcasing the best jazz, blues and R&B from the Treme, plus gumbo cooking demonstrations by the finest chefs in the city, the festival offers fun for the whole family. (More)