festivals

Jazz Fest Music Schedule For Saturday, May 4

Jason Saul — Sat, 04 May 2013 15:41:19 +0000

Your updated, complete music schedule for the second Saturday of Jazz Fest 2013!

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Photos: Highlights From The 27th Annual Festival International

Dionne Grayson — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 21:41:30 +0000

The 27th annual Festival International took over downtown Lafayette this past weekend, featuring scores of musicians and crafts artists from all over the world and packing the streets with revelers.

WWNO was there, and brought back these highlights.

Festival International's Official Lineup Video:

http://youtu.be/XZRY1KFHFjo

Festival Showcases Shreveport's Indian Community

Kate Archer Kent — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:10:00 +0000

The culture of India will take center stage on Saturday, April 27, for the ASEANA Foundation’s Spring Festival. In its sixth year, the festival draws hundreds of people to downtown Shreveport. The event will highlight traditional Indian cuisine and folk dances.

In A City Of Festivals, Why Not Taxfest 2014?

Brett Will Taylor — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 10:00:00 +0000

Unless it's your birthday, you've just been promoted, or find out that you have the winning Powerball numbers, April 15 is not the most celebrated day in America.

But wait! If you're about to opt for that last-minute extension, maybe, just maybe, there's a way to make Tax Day fun, New Orleans-style...

2013 French Quarter Festival Schedule

Jason Saul — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 18:56:33 +0000

If you're headed out to the French Quarter Festival this weekend, it's about time you got your itinerary down. Take a look at what's when with the complete festival schedule, plus links at the bottom of the post to our complete festival coverage and a map of where's it's at when you get there.

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The 2013 French Quarter Festival starts Thursday, and runs through Sunday, April 14.

2013 French Quarter Festival Traffic Advisory

Jason Saul — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 18:16:57 +0000

The New Orleans Police Department has released traffic restrictions for the 2013 French Quarter Festival. The Festival begins this Thursday, April 11, and lasts until Sunday, April 14.

Throughout the Festival, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., North Peters/Decatur Streets will be restricted when pedestrian traffic between Iberville and Dumaine Streets necessitates the closure.

2013 French Quarter Festival Map

Jason Saul — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 17:01:18 +0000

Find out where it's all at this weekend with this map of the 2013 French Quarter Festival.

The map highlights music stages, bars and clubs with performances, and everything from food booths to restrooms to ATM locations. You can click on the map for a larger version, or download the map here.

The French Quarter Festival begins this Thursday, April 11.

Bogalusa Festival Takes Honors at Conference

The Associated Press — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 23:27:08 +0000

The Louisiana Association of Fairs and Festivals has named the Bogalusa Blues and Heritage Festival its New Event of the Year.

Lockport Festival Set for March

The Associated Press — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 20:38:02 +0000

Lockport's annual Main Street Market is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 16 at the Bayouside Park.

Voodoo Music Festival Sold to SFX Entertainment

Jason Saul — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 21:39:26 +0000

The Voodoo Music Experience has been bought by SFX Entertainment, a New York-based producer and promoter of concerts and other live entertainment, according to an article on Billboard Magazine's website.