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Posts From: February 2020

The Peacock Rooms & Gospel Coffee & Boozy Treats Adds to New Orleans Rich Food & Beverage Scene

Feb. 20, 2020

NOLA’s Central Business District gains show-stopping cocktail lounge and stylish corner café NEW ORLEANS, LA (February 19, 2020)​ -- Led by Executive Chef Chris Lusk and Bar Director Steve Yamada…

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Ralph Capitelli Selected as 63rd Sugar Bowl President

Feb. 19, 2020

Will oversee all Allstate Sugar Bowl events including 2021 College Football Playoff Semifinal NEW ORLEANS – Ralph Capitelli, a prominent local attorney, has been selected as the Sugar Bowl Committee’s…

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Lyft announces New Orleans Mardi Gras transportation plan

Feb. 19, 2020

Transportation network offers tips for 2020; most popular parades and visitor locations from 2019 NEW ORLEANS -- Lyft, whose mission is to improve people's lives with the world's best transportation…

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New Orleans & Company Emphasizes Hospitality Industry’s Importance at Tourism Leadership Luncheon

Feb. 19, 2020

Governor John Bel Edwards joins as keynote speaker New Orleans & Company hosted the annual Tourism Leadership Luncheon on February 18 at the New Orleans Marriott, emphasizing the tourism and…

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Port Nola Sees Record Cruise Passengers and Ship Calls in 2019

Feb. 13, 2020

Officials Expect Continued Growth With Additional Cruise Line Commitments in 2020 NEW ORLEANS - The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) saw another record-breaking year in cruise passenger numbers and…

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Chaka Khan, Tank and the Bangas, and Tonya Boyd-Cannon to Perform at the Jazz & Heritage Gala

Feb. 12, 2020

New Orleans, La (February 12, 2020) -- The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation announced Chaka Khan, Tank and the Bangas, and Tonya Boyd-Cannon will be among the performers at the 22nd annual Jazz…

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Royal Sonesta New Orleans Celebrates 2020 Greasing of the Poles

Feb. 12, 2020

Special guests and Carnival royalty celebrate the 50 th anniversary of the hotel’s annual, one-of-a-kind Mardi Gras tradition NEW ORLEANS (February 12, 2020) – Royal Sonesta New Orleans will host its…

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Higgins Hotel & Conference Center is Honored with ConventionSouth's Prestigious Award

Feb. 10, 2020

Top New Or Renovated Meeting Site Award New Orleans, LA , Jan 31, 2020 It is with great honor that the publishers and editors of ConventionSouth , the national multimedia resource for planning events…

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Harrah's New Orleans Distributes $112,500 to Local Area Nonprofits

Feb. 10, 2020

NEW ORLEANS – February 7, 2020 – On February 5, Harrah’s New Orleans hosted members of 47 local nonprofit organizations. The organizations gathered together with representatives from the New Orleans…

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CAC New Orleans Announces Spring 2020 Performing Arts Season

Feb. 10, 2020

(NEW ORLEANS, LA – February 7, 2020) – With a commitment towards fostering the artistic expression of emerging creators, the Contemporary Arts Center, New Orleans is proud to announce its Spring 2020…

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