french quarter fest
The Hall signed on as a sponsor of the French Quarter Festival this year and will offer free shows during the festival. [1]
The 26th annual French Quarter Festival opens Friday, April 17, with a parade at 10 a.m. [2]
Like a true block party, the annual French Quarter Festival, from April 17-19, is free and open to everyone. [...] For an entire weekend the French Quarter is magically transformed into a vast outdoor mall offering the best in local musical entertainment, culinary delights and colorful, imaginative works of art that capture the joie de vivre (joy of life) that makes New Orleans the unique place it is. [3]
Watch part one of “Song For New Orleans,” a story about New Orleans’ rebirth and the roll jazz played in healing the community. [4]
Much like Jazz Fest, French Quarter Fest aims to honor our local culture with an array of musical acts and a swelling army of food vendors. [2]
The Place d’Armes Hotel offers New Orleans charm at it’s best at the best location in the Quarter. [5]
These delicacies and more will be featured at the food booths at French Quarter Fest ‘09. [3]
French Quarter Festivals, Inc. under sunny skies and spring like temperatures today announced the addition of the Harrah’s Foundation and Preservation Hall as new sponsors of the 25th anniversary of French Quarter Festival, set to take place April 11 -13. [...] The Historic New Orleans Collection adds to the festivities of French Quarter Fest with the ninth annual Bill Russell Lecture, featuring author and jazz historian William Howland Kenney, at 7:00 p.m. [6]
The Preservation Hall Jazz Band performs in Jackson Square recently before a news conference announcing plans for the festival. [1]
The 26th annual French Quarter Festival kicks off Friday (April 17), providing a feast for fans of New Orleans food and music. [2]
* Complete list of galleries from the Times-Picayune and NOLA.com. [6]
After all, jazz is what New Orleans is best known for and, if that’s what you’ve come to hear, you will not be disappointed. [3]
For those who wish to use credit cards, food tickets may be purchased in increments of one dollar at any official FQF Information Booth. [6]
Sources:
[1] Keith Spera - Times-Picayune - NOLA.com: French Quarter Fest
[2] French Quarter Festival in New Orleans - NOLA.com
[3] French Quarter Festival
[4] New Orleans French Quarter Fest
[5] French Quarter, New Orleans
[6] Festival News: French Quarter Fest