Events
Markets, festivals, workshops, and other exciting events around town
Upcoming Events
Burlesque to the Future
When
Saturday, March 27, 2010
10:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Where
The Howlin Wolf
907 South Peters
New Orleans, LA 70130
Edible New Orleans Spring Release Party
When
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Where
Jack & Jake’s Market
8300 Earhart Blvd.
Details
Edible New Orleans is hosting a gathering of restaurants, food artisans, breweries, markets and growers to celebrate the release of its second issue and the arrival of Spring.
Free food and drinks; live Bluegrass music from the Tanglers; unlimited copies of Edible’s Spring issue. Participating businesses and organizations include: Cochon Butcher, Crescent City Farmers’ Market, Hollygrove Market, Lazy Magnolia Brewing Co, New Orleans Food & Farm Network, NOLA Brewing Co, Satsuma Cafe, Southern Food & Beverage Museum, St. James Cheeseshop, Vom Fass and more. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased via www.edibleneworleans.com or guests can pay at the door. For more information, call 504-419-8187 or email [email}info@edibleneworleans.com[/email]
Filed under: Parties
2010 Spring Gift Show
When
Saturday, April 17, 2010
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Where
P’zazz Meeting, Reception and Swim Centre
1784 Pace Blvd.
New Orleans, LA 70114
Details
For more information on participating in or attending, contact Hollins Gifts at 504-284-6719 or via email at (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Filed under: Exhibitions
Eighth Annual Continuity Insights Management Conference
When
Sunday, April 11, 2010 – Wednesday, April 14, 2010
On-site registration begins April 12.
Where
Sheraton New Orleans
500 Canal St.
New Orleans, LA 70130
Details
Three-day continuity planning conference. The conference begins with an optional city tour called Road to Recovery Bus Tour, Sunday, April 11 from 3PM to 4:30PM.
Conference:
Both plenary/general and breakout sessions over the course of three days (April 12-14, 2010).
Exhibit Hall Hours (tentative)
Monday – April 12, 2010 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Tuesday – April 13, 2010 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Wednesday – April 14, 2010 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM (FREE ADMISSION FOR NEW ORLEANS BUSINESSES)
Special Tuesday Night Reception
Tuesday, April 13, 2010, 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Creole Queen Paddleboat Event
Join your fellow attendees at this New Orleans traditional paddleboat. Enjoy music, dancing, food, and compete for prizes. Don’t miss this fun-filled evening.
For more information on the conference, visit www.continuityinsights.com
Filed under: Business Summits, Conferences, Forums, Seminars, Workshops
Ongoing Events
Algiers Point Art & Fine Craft Market
When
First Saturday of each month from 10 am – 4 pm
Where
446 Pelican Ave. at the old Gulf Station across from Confetti Park
Art Markets Bywater Art Market
When
Date: Third Saturday of each month
Time: 9 am to 4 pm
Where
Markey Park, 3300 Royal St.
Arts Market of New Orleans
When
Date: Last Saturday of each month
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where
Palmer Park, corner S. Clairborne and S. Carrollton avenues
Covington Farmers Market
When
Date: Wednesdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Time: Saturdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where
609 N. Columbia St., Covington
Crescent City Farmers Market
When
Date: Tuesdays
Time: 9 am to 1 pm
Where
Uptown Square, 200 Broadway St.
French Market
When
Date: Daily
Time: Hours vary by vendor.
Where
N. Peters Street, between St. Ann and Barracks streets
Freret Market
When
Date: First Saturday of each month
Time: Noon to 5 pm
Where
Freret Street parking lot, between Napoleon Avenue and Jena Street
Friday Night Live with Troy Sawyer
When
Date: Every Friday Night
Time: 10PM to 2AM
Where
The Precinct
1377 Annunciation St.
(Across from the Saulet)
Fridays at the Roch
When
Date: Last Friday of each month
Time: 5 pm to 9 pm
Where
Neutral ground behind St. Roch Market, St. Claude at St. Roch Ave.
Gretna Farmers Market
When
Date: Saturdays
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Where
Huey P. Long Avenue, between Third and Fourth streets
Harrison Avenue Marketplace
When
Date: Second Wednesday of Every Month Excluding January, February, June and July.
Time: 5 pm – 8 pm
Where
801 Harrison Avenue (Parking lot of former Lakeview Fine Foods)
Jeremy Davenport
When
Every Thursday from 5:30 to 9PM
Every Friday and Saturday from 9PM to 1AM
Where
In the Davenport Lounge at The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans
921 Canal St.
The Upper 9 Farmers Market
When
Date: Every Saturday
Time: 1 pm – 4 pm
Where
3500 St. Claude St. (Holy Angels)
Upper 9th Ward Farmers Market
When
Saturdays from 1PM – 4PM
Where
Holy Angels Parking Lot, 3500 St. Claude
Vietnamese Farmers Market
When
Date: Saturdays
Time: 6 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Where
14401 Alcee Fortier Blvd.
Women & Wine on Wednesdays
When
Date: Third Wednesday of Every Month (usually)
Time: 5:30 pm – 7 pm
Where
Location varies
