“See” listings
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Beauregard-Keyes House
Travel through time in this lovely 1826 house in a residential area of the French Quarter. It was once home to Confederate Gen. P.G.T. Beauregard, and is still decorated in classic 19th-century Southern style, complete with a beautiful boxwood garden outside. (06/2011)
1113 Chartres St
504-523-7257
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Louisiana Children’s Museum
At this lauded museum that’s all hands-on, children can pilot a tugboat down the Mississippi, anchor their own newscasts, help “rebuild” the city after Hurricane Katrina and play in a pint-sized replica of Jackson Square. (05/2011)
420 Julia St
504-586-0725
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Living With Hurricanes: Katrina and Beyond
Opened in October, this $7.5 million interactive exhibit tells the story of the storm and the floods that inundated the city. Among the displays are objects rescued from the floodwaters, including the ruined piano of local legend Fats Domino, who was missing right after Katrina before being rescued. (03/2011)
At Presbytere, Louisiana State Museum 751 Chartres St
504-568-3660
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RIVERFRONT HISTORY FRONT
Free daily walks led by National Park Service rangers concentrate on the Mississippi River's role in New Orleans history and culture. Twenty-five tickets are given out per day, starting at 9am, until the hour-long tour begins at 9:30 sharp. (01/2011)
419 Decatur St
504-589-2636
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RESIDENTS AND VISITORS
Take the red streetcar to the city’s art museum to see these photographs of 20th-century Louisiana, including Ernest J. Bellocq’s famous studies of the women of the Storyville red-light district and Michael P. Smith’s 40-year chronicle of the city’s music scene. Through Feb. 11. (01/2011)
At New Orleans Museum of Art City Park
504-658-4100
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PROSPECT.1.5 NEW ORLEANS
This 15-week program keeps the NOLA art scene cracking since Prospect.2, the largest biennial of international contemporary art in the country, was postponed until 2011. More than 50 artists present work in 13 venues throughout the city. Through Feb. 19. (12/2010)
Various locations
212-680-5305
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ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF THE BONFIRES
A short drive from the city, this weekend festival—with food, live entertainment, carnival rides, a 5k run and, of course, a nightly blaze— is a prelude to the famous levee bonfires of Christmas Eve, when Mississippi River communities construct elaborate bonfires to light the way for St. Nick. Dec. 10-12. (12/2010)
2545 Louisiana Ave, Lutcher
225-869-1717
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A NOLA NEW YEAR’S EVE
Spend the final three hours of 2010 in crowded Jackson Square, sipping a Hurricane and waiting for the giant fleur-de-lis to drop. A dazzling fireworks display lights up the river. Dec. 31. (12/2010)
At Jackson Square French Quarter
985-630-4604
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NEW ORLEANS PO-BOY PRESERVATION FESTIVAL
The premise of this annual festival is to celebrate the po’boy—traditionally shrimp, roast beef or oysters served on a Gendusa’s Bakery roll. Get a taste of these signature sandwiches from NOLA’s finest shops, with concoctions that stretch the imagination and belly—think Vietnamese banh mi barbecue pork and smoked chicken étouffée. Nov. 14. (11/2010)
Oak St
504-866-5320
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SECRET GARDENS OF THE VIEUX CARRÉ
Once a year, visitors are offered a rare glimpse into the spectacular (and very private) courtyards and lush, semi-tropical gardens of French Quarter residences. The self-guided tours are sponsored by the local garden society, the Patio Planters du Vieux Carré. Tickets are available the day of at Creole Delicacies (533 St. Ann St). Oct. 16-17. (10/2010)
Vieux Carré
no phone
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CRESCENT CITY BLUES & BBQ FESTIVAL
This free outdoor barbecue and blues extragavanza mixes the best in food and music. The result is a finger-lickin’ good time listening to the city’s premier entertainers. Saturday, check out Taj Mahal, and don’t miss Ruthie Foster on Sunday. Oct. 16-17. (10/2010)
580 St. Charles Ave
504-558-6100
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FALL AND GARDEN SHOW
This popular event features landscape design exhibits, plant sales, food and plenty of live music. The real attraction, though, is topiary artist Pearl Fryar, who’ll give a lecture and demonstration on Saturday. Oct. 16-17. (10/2010)
1 Palm Dr
504-483-9386
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