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Record Year For French Quarter Festival Attendance
A record year–in spades–for this year’s French Quarter Festival: the 31st annual French Quarter Festival presented by Chevron attendance figures, as reported by organizers, indicate that nearly 733,000 festival-goers enjoyed the […]
Photos: French Quarter Fest Saturday, April 12
This year’s French Quarter Fest has been an incredible success, with enormous crowds and absolutely perfect weather. With hundreds of performers spread across dozens of stages, there has been something […]
French Quarter Fest Volunteer Spotlight: Stu Barash
French Quarter Fest volunteer Stu Barash has worn many hats within the festival’s organizational ranks over the years. Barash currently serves on the board of French Quarter Festivals Inc., and […]
French Quarter Fest Visitor Profile: John and Marie Morris
Belmont, California, residents John and Marie Morris know exactly what to do as soon as they land in New Orleans for French Quarter Festival. “The first thing we do when […]
Photos: French Quarter Fest Second Line Parade on Bourbon Street
The French Quarter Fest got off to a great start this morning with the annual second line parade down Bourbon Street and into Jackson Square. Brass bands, marching groups, second […]
Photos: French Quarter Fest 2014 Day 1
French Quarter Fest 2014 certainly got off to a great start. The Thursday crowds were huge and enthusiastic, and the performances were great. The weather couldn’t have been any better, […]
Ticket Giveaway: Win Tickets to see Jack White at the Saenger on June 3
We have a pair of tickets to see Jack White at the Saenger Theatre on June 3. White will perform with special guest Kelley Stoltz in support of his new […]
New Orleans Concert Picks of the Week: April 10 – April 16, 2014
Hungry for live music… Look no further! Here’s OffBeat’s look at New Orleans’ top concerts for the week of April 3 – April 9, 2014 featuring: Corey Ledet, Raw Oyster Cult, Better Than […]
Mardi Gras Indian Doc “We Won’t Bow Down” Premiers April 12
A new documentary focusing on Mardi Gras Indian traditions is set to premiere on April 12 at the National WWII Museum’s Solomon Victory Theater, with proceeds going to the Pontchartrain […]
Threadhead Thursday Gets You Ready for Jazz Fest
The fifth annual Threadhead Thursday will take place in the Botanical Gardens of City Park on Thursday, April 24, from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. The event is free (with […]
