New Orleans, a legendary city celebrated for its unique influence on American history, music, food and architecture, placed a fine focus on the film industry with the creation of the New Orleans Film Festival in the spring of 1989. A favorite inspiration and location for films including Pretty Baby, The Big Easy, Interview With the Vampire and The Pelican Brief, the Crescent City has always attracted artists world-wide.
More than 160 artists and craft vendors from throughout the country will be on hand featuring original and handmade creations such as jewelry, furniture, clothing, home accessories, paintings and prints, pottery, wooden crafts, toys and much more! Bring the kids out for pony rides, a petting zoo, face painting as well as Bungy jumpin'!
Five-time Grammy winner and 2009 Living Blues performer of the year Buddy Guy will headline the fourth annual Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival, taking place in Lafayette Square Park.on October 17th and 18th 2009.
Come out for live music on two stages, arts and crafts from local artists and the best barbecue in the South.
You can feel the excitement in the air; with every drop in humidity, the exhilaration of another fall sports season begins its steady rise. Football colors show up everywhere (especially in my office), you high five the guy in the parking lot in his basketball jersey and your heart starts that familiar "pound" as you realize it's that time of year again.
Enjoy over 100 food items, games and carnival rides all weekend long. With 3 stages and over 25 bands you are sure to find all types of music to enjoy at this year's Gretna Heritage Festival. There's an enormous carnival on the grounds for the kids...fun and safe rides include the: Helicopter, Titanic, Fire Engine, Merry Go Round, Octopus, Hamster Umbrella Ride.


















