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Arts Market of New Orleans : Bamboola 2000 performs at the Arts Market of New Orleans

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The Arts Council of New Orleans is a private, non-profit organization designated as the City’s official arts agency. Now in its 35th year, the Arts Council works in partnership with the City of New Orleans, community groups, local, state and national governmental agencies, foundations and other non-profit arts organizations to meet the arts and cultural needs of the greater New Orleans area through a diversity of initiatives and services. The Arts Council serves as one of nine regional distributing agencies for the State of Louisiana grant funds and administers available municipal arts grants and the Percent For Art program on behalf of the City of New Orleans.

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VISUAL ARTS , MUSIC , CULINARY

Arts Market of New Orleans

Palmer Park

Ever wondered how T-Shirts were made?... Wonder where to get the best fish tacos in town?... Are you curious when Evacuspots are coming to a neighborhood near you?... Find out this Saturday at the Arts Market in Palmer Park! This Saturday, May 25th from 1100am - 1200pm the New Orleans… More
August 10

VISUAL ARTS

Dirty Linen Night

Royal Street

Over 60 arts galleries and antique shops on Royal Street are opening their doors for this annual block party and art walk benefiting the Arts Council of New Orleans. Wine, cocktails, and beer will be served, and visitors are encouraged to explore Royal Street and meet the artists and business… More
December 24

THEATER

Christmas Eve Bonfires Along the Levee

Toulouse St. @ The Mississippi River in the French Quarter

Celebrate a time honored Louisiana tradition - the lighting of the bonfires on the banks of the Mississippi River! The Bonfire Express includes round-trip transportation to view the bonfires that light the way for Papa Noel (our Cajun Santa Claus) to bayou country. For many years this Cajun community has… More
Starts December 15

MUSIC

Caroling in Jackson Square

Jackson Square

Join in a truly moving annual tradition as Jackson Square brims with candlelit faces and song-lit spirits as high as the spires of the St. Louis Cathedral. Candles and song sheets provided. Gates open at 630 pm and Caroling begins promptly at 7pm. Free and open to the public. More
Starts December 1

CULINARY , MUSIC , ARCHITECTURE

Christmas New Orleans Style

City Wide

A Month of Concerts, Reveillon Dinners and Festive Holiday Events Events include concerts at the St. Louis Cathedral, Caroling in Jackson Square, Reveillon dinners at over 30 restaurants throughout the city, Cooking Demonstrations, and the magnificent lighting display at City Park's Celebration in the Oaks. Christmas New Orleans Style has… More
Ongoing

FILM , VISUAL ARTS

Beyond “Beasts”: The Art of Court 13

CAC / Contemporary Arts Center

Press Play, Soundscape, & The Corner galleries Opening Reception, Friday, March 8 from 6pm to 8pm The Contemporary Arts Center will host an openining reception for Beyond “Beasts” The Art of Court 13 and three other new exhibtions. This opening night reception will feature a one-night-only installation on view curbside… More
Ongoing

MUSIC

The Mario Abney Sextet

Cafe Istanbul

Mario Abney landed in New Orleans via Chicago and has heated up the scene with a taste of the Windy City. The band, which will play mostly original material, includes his talented, jazz-wise music friends from here and around the country. Every Wednesday night @ Cafe Istanbul. More
Ongoing

MUSIC

Rebirth Brass Band @ Maple Leaf Bar

Maple Leaf

Come check out the Grammy Award- winning Rebirth Brass Band perform every Tuesday at the Maple Leaf Bar! Simply put, The Rebirth Brass Band is a New Orleans institution. Formed in 1983 by the now infamous Frazier brothers, the band has evolved from playing the streets of the French Quarter… More
Ongoing

MUSIC

Papa Grows Funk @ Maple Leaf Bar

Maple Leaf

Come check out the band Papa Grows Funk every Monday night at Maple Leaf Bar! Booty shaking party music best sums up the inimitable Papa Grows Funk, one of the most successful funk bands to emanate from New Orleans. Rooted in improvisation, the group of all-star musicians led by Hammond… More

Arts Council of New Orleans
818 Howard Avenue, Suite 300
Suite 300
New Orleans, LA 70113
web: http://www.artscouncilofneworleans.org/index.php
email: LGlatz@artscouncilofneworleans.org
phone: 504-523-1465