Post by kayla on Mar 31, 2010 6:08:29 GMT -5
Just thought I'd toss out some info and things on the city we're playing to help bring it to life even more for the characters. It's one of my favorite cities in the world and there's soooo much to see and explore here.
First link is to the official New Orleans Tourism website. There's everything in there!
www.neworleansonline.com
Secondly, while everyone knows about Mardi Gras there's another Spring festival that is often overlooked and forgotten. I forgot myself till I saw it on the website. It's called The French Quarter Festival.
Here's a link for more direct info and below is a quote from the site about the festival. www.neworleansonline.com/neworleans/festivals/musicfestivals/fqfest.html
Sounds like a lot of fun and could add a little chaos for those trying to maintain order.
First link is to the official New Orleans Tourism website. There's everything in there!
www.neworleansonline.com
Secondly, while everyone knows about Mardi Gras there's another Spring festival that is often overlooked and forgotten. I forgot myself till I saw it on the website. It's called The French Quarter Festival.
Here's a link for more direct info and below is a quote from the site about the festival. www.neworleansonline.com/neworleans/festivals/musicfestivals/fqfest.html
Celebrating the rites of spring and the best-preserved historical district in the United States, the 27th Annual French Quarter Festival swings into full gear on the weekend of Friday, April 9 and runs through Sunday, April 11.
Widely known as “The World’s Largest Block Party,” that’s exactly what it is with one twist: it encompasses far more than just a single block. Nearly half of the 100-block Vieux Carre is cordoned off and dozens of music stages, food and crafts booths and other concessions are spread out over the wide area – including Jackson Square and the riverfront – to allow for maximum enjoyment and freedom of movement.
This year over 450 musical artists – all local New Orleans and Louisiana musicians – will be performing on 17 stages scattered throughout the French Quarter and along the riverfront and in Jackson Square. Music in all imaginable genres will be featured, including rock, pop, Cajun/Zydeco, Latin, country/western, folk, funk, gospel, blues, R&B, hip hop, and, of course, New Orleans’ famous traditional jazz.
Popular returning artists include Zydeco wizards Rockin’ Dopsie Jr. and Sunpie Barnes; trumpeters extraordinaires Kermit Ruffins, Irvin Mayfield, Connie Jones and Jeremy Davenport; Cajun fiddle prodigy Amanda Shaw; Latin sensation Fredy Omar con su Banda; keyboard wizards Ronnie Kole and Tom McDermott; Susan Cowsill and her band; plus the city’s most famous brass bands and Mardi Gras Indians. Add to that a slew of New Orleans’ up and coming musicians, including Luke Winslow King and Andrew Duhon; plus several opera and classical music performances too –hundreds of hours in live entertainment, all FREE.
And this year, join French Quarter Fest in a very special tribute to New Orleans native son Louis Prima, who was born 100 years ago here in the Crescent City. The “King of Las Vegas” during his 1950s and ‘60s heyday, the great trumpeter/vocalist will be feted by members of his family, including Louis Prima, Jr., who sings and plays just like his Dad.
Widely known as “The World’s Largest Block Party,” that’s exactly what it is with one twist: it encompasses far more than just a single block. Nearly half of the 100-block Vieux Carre is cordoned off and dozens of music stages, food and crafts booths and other concessions are spread out over the wide area – including Jackson Square and the riverfront – to allow for maximum enjoyment and freedom of movement.
This year over 450 musical artists – all local New Orleans and Louisiana musicians – will be performing on 17 stages scattered throughout the French Quarter and along the riverfront and in Jackson Square. Music in all imaginable genres will be featured, including rock, pop, Cajun/Zydeco, Latin, country/western, folk, funk, gospel, blues, R&B, hip hop, and, of course, New Orleans’ famous traditional jazz.
Popular returning artists include Zydeco wizards Rockin’ Dopsie Jr. and Sunpie Barnes; trumpeters extraordinaires Kermit Ruffins, Irvin Mayfield, Connie Jones and Jeremy Davenport; Cajun fiddle prodigy Amanda Shaw; Latin sensation Fredy Omar con su Banda; keyboard wizards Ronnie Kole and Tom McDermott; Susan Cowsill and her band; plus the city’s most famous brass bands and Mardi Gras Indians. Add to that a slew of New Orleans’ up and coming musicians, including Luke Winslow King and Andrew Duhon; plus several opera and classical music performances too –hundreds of hours in live entertainment, all FREE.
And this year, join French Quarter Fest in a very special tribute to New Orleans native son Louis Prima, who was born 100 years ago here in the Crescent City. The “King of Las Vegas” during his 1950s and ‘60s heyday, the great trumpeter/vocalist will be feted by members of his family, including Louis Prima, Jr., who sings and plays just like his Dad.
Sounds like a lot of fun and could add a little chaos for those trying to maintain order.