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Category: Hospitality Industry Press Releases

Arts Market New Orleans Opens Applications for Artists and Jewelers

Feb. 13, 2019

Local Market Seeks New Vendors for 2019 Arts Market New Orleans, Palmer Park’s monthly handmade market presented by Arts Council New Orleans and managed by Louisiana Crafts Guild, actively seeks new…

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"A Confederacy of Dunces Adaptation," Tribute to Young Tennessee, Award-Winning Writers, All Slated

Feb. 12, 2019

The Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival returns to the historic French Quarter for its 33rd annual celebration of contemporary literature, culture, theater, and the works of Tennessee…

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Port NOLA Sets Cruise Passenger Record, Topping 1 Million for Fifth Consecutive Year

Feb. 07, 2019

River Cruise Segment Up 23 Percent, Cruise Spending Supports Local Businesses The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) set a new record in 2018 with 1,182,111 cruise passenger movements, up 2.3 percent…

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Lucy's Retired Surfers Bar and Restaurant Names Kevin Armantrout Chief Executive Officer

Feb. 05, 2019

Lucy's Retired Surfers Bar & Restaurant (Lucy's), the popular beach and surf bar concept headquartered and owned by Kirkendoll Management in New Orleans, announced today that Kevin Armantrout will be…

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Port NOLA Sets Container Record in 2018

Jan. 24, 2019

The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) moved more containers in 2018 than at any time in its history, totaling 591,253 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs), up 12.3 percent compared to one year ago. The…

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Emeril Lagasse Foundation Announces New School Site for Emeril’s Culinary Garden & Teaching Kitchen

Jan. 23, 2019

Chef Emeril Lagasse and the Emeril Lagasse Foundation are proud to announce Belle Chasse Academy as its second school site of the recently launched Emeril’s Culinary Garden & Teaching Kitchen…

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Le Petit Theatre Extends A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder Due to Popular Demand

Jan. 23, 2019

Le Petit Theatre continues its 2018 – 2019 season with A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder, the hit musical with extended performances through February 10, 2019. Join us for an enchanting evening…

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New Orleans Culinary & Hospitality Institute (NOCHI) Announces Team of Chef-Educators

Jan. 15, 2019

New Orleans Culinary & Hospitality Institute (NOCHI) is pleased to announce the recent staff appointments of Shawn Hanlin as Culinary Education Director, Allison Vines-Rushing as Culinary Arts…

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Saints and Sinners LGBTQ Literary Festival 2019 Lineup

Jan. 14, 2019

Saints and Sinners, an annual LGBTQ literary conference, will run concurrently with the The Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival, March 29-31, 2019. Founded in collaboration with NO/AIDS…

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Contemporary Arts Center New Orleans Announced its Spring 2019 Performances & Exhibition Schedule

Jan. 14, 2019

Cuban-American Dancer and Choreographer Rosie Herrera brings Make Believe; Andrew Ondrecjak creates a Landscape with Figures; SweetArts 2019 is Made with Love; a landmark exhibition Hinge Pictures:…

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