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801 Royal
Mon - Fri 11am til Midnight or later Sat - Sun 9am til Now serving breakfast (Only Sat & Sun)
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The place where Vampire's shop. One of the Quarters few mens stores, featuring casual & contemporary clothing, jewelry & clubwear.
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918 Royal Street New Orleans, LA 70116 Open Daily 12noon - 6PM (504) 525-6662
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April 10, 17, 24, 5PM - 8PM = Wednesday At The Square: YLC Wednesday at the Square is a free, 12-week spring concert series with food and drink for sale to benefit the Young Leadership Council.YLC Wednesday at the Square is located at Lafayette Square on St. Charles Avenue in the CBD across from Gallier Hall. www.wednesdayatthesquare.com April 11 - 14 = French Quarter Festival: The largest FREE music festival in the South, Featuring over 800 local musicians, more than 65 of New Orleans finest restaurants, free special events, family fun with two exciting kids areas for 2013, and the return of FIREWORKS on the Mississippi River (Saturday April 14 at 9 pm), sponsored by Tropical Isle. www.fqfi.org/frenchquarterfest April 18-22 = NOLA Wenches Shore Leave ("HoistYer Colors"): Celebrating All Pirates,Wenches & Scallywags from near & afar. Come one & all for a Piratical Vacation like No other in the Historical Crescent City. www.nolawenches.com/nola-shore-leave April 26 - May 5 = New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival: Inspired by the spirit of Mahalia Jackson and the Eureka Brass Band back in 1970, the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival continues to celebrate the culture of Louisiana with the combined fervor of a gospel hymn and the joy of a jazz parade. www.nojazzfest.com May 1, 8, 5PM-8PM = Wednesday At The Square: YLC Wednesday at Lafayette Square on St. Charles Avenue, is a free 12-week concert series with food and drink for sale to benefit the Young Leadership Council. Local artisans also sell their work in the Artist Village near the Camp Street entrance. www.wednesdayatthesquare.com May 5 = Cinco de Mayo: Spanish for "fifth of May" is a celebration held on May 5. It is celebrated nationwide in the United States and regionally in Mexico, primarily in the state of Puebla.
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The French Quarter Festival celebrates its 30th Anniversary this year. It was first produced in 1984 as a way to bring residents back to the Quarter; following the Worlds Fair and extensive sidewalk repairs in the French Quarter. More than 2,000 community volunteers help to make the French Quarter Festival a success. French Quarter Festival is the largest, free music festival in the South. The French Quarter Festival has 21 stages throughout the French Quarter celebrates local music and represent every genre from traditional and contemporary jazz to R&B, New Orleans funk, brass bands, folk, gospel, latin, zydeco, classical, cabaret, and international.
New Orleans great restaurants, create the Worlds Largest Jazz Brunch in Jackson Square, the Old U.S. Mint and Woldenberg Riverfront Park during French Quarter Festival weekend. Despite popular misconception, New Orleans is not a Cajun city, though many Cajuns live there. The people, culture and cuisine of New Orleans are Creole, and have a long and distinguished history in the city going back to its founding. Since 1835 the New Orleans & Carrollton Line is the oldest street railway line still in operation. New Orleans was the third largest city in the United States in 1852. French Quarter Guide Page 13
Y ou are cordially invited to the Gra nd Opening of Lisa Victoria Ga llery And Celebration of Hope
Benefiting St . Jude Children's Research Hospital
Lisa Victoria Ga llery April 13, 2013 7: 00 Pm 616 Royal Street New Orleans, La
Featuring the works of over 20 of the most talented Local Louisiana A rtists Live Music and Cocktail Reception In our historic French Quarter courtyard
% of proc eed s b ene fiting St. Jud e Childre n's Resea rch Ho spita l
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Lantern
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WEDNESDAYS @ 8:00PM
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RED, LIME & PINK 504-324-3119 NOON - 6PM 1305 DECATUR STREET FRENCH QUARTER CONTEMPORARY ACCENT FURNITURE LOCAL ART, GREAT LIGHTING, CUSTOM RUGS AND BARSTOOLS MADE ANY HEIGHT
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Tandem Bike $30 4 hours $50 8 hours $80 2 days $160 weekly
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This third-generation, family owned business established in 1894, is a paradise for collectors of miniatures.
Neighborhood Notes
Lisa Victoria Gallery has newly opened at 616 Royal Street. Stop in and visit the gallery which featuring local artists in action.
Newly opened Crescent Bike Tour offers Rentals, Guided Historical Tours and Sales. They are located at 626 North Rampart.
Tresor Gallery has recently opened a brand new gallery at 811 Royal Street. Stop in and see their unique artwork.
Diva Dollz, has opened a new location at 216 Decatur Street. They carry women's clothing, lingerie and more.
Located at 1214 Decatur Street, French Quarter Scooter Rentals can get you easily cruising around the area.
A new coffee shop, Spitfire Coffee, has opened at 627 Saint Peter Street. Offering a variety of coffees, try it out on your next break.
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VILLALOBOS Rescue Center is a rescue, rehabilitation and placement facility for abused and abandoned Pit Bulls. VRC works ceaselessly to give Pit Bulls another chance in life. Villalobos Rescue is featured on Animal Planet's Hit Show "Pit Bulls & Parolees". The VILLALOBOS Trolley Tour also takes you to Musicians Village and Saint Louis Cemetery #1.
Historic French Quarter Walking Tour Saint Louis Cemetery #1 Walking Tour
Transportation Services for Your Wedding, Bachelor and Bachelorette Parties, Dinners, Showers, and Bridal Shopping Events. The added touch of a Trolley or Limousine will be very Impressive and Memorable for You and Your Guests.
Take a walking tour of the French Quarter. Explore New Orleans oldest cemetery, St. Louis Cemetery #1, and much more!
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THE ORIGINAL
FRENCH MARKET
RESTAURANT & BAR
SINCE 1803
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Twelve years before Andrew Jackson won the Battle of New Orleans, The French Market Restaurant & Bar began serving outstanding seafood and ice-cold drinks to visitors and natives alike. Today the ambience remains the same. Join Chef David Picou in savoring our grand traditions!
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