Mark February 23 and 24 for a night at the ballet. The traveling company presents Romeo and Juliet at the Mahilia Jackson Center for the Performing Arts, and tickets are available now. With choreography by Jean-Christophe Maillot, the Shakespeare favorite presents music by Sergei Prokofiev and scenography by Ernest Pignon-Ernest. It first premiered…
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Historic New Orleans Collection
Visit 533 Royal Street in the French Quarter Tuesday through Saturday from 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. and tour the historical galleries. Get a peek into New Orleans history at Williams Residence, with guided tours at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m. You can also request a private tour for groups…
Last Chance for Prospect.4
The fourth cycle of the citywide arts exhibition opened in November 2017 and ends February 25th. It’s your last chance to check out a variety of pieces inspired by the lotus plant. This gorgeous, aquatic flower has a rich history in the swamp, proof that objects of great beauty can arise from muddy waters.…
Get Ready for Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras officially begins on January 6th, though celebrations continue through February (with Fat Tuesday!). From marching bands to flambeaux carriers and those famous floats, New Orleans hosts a party and a history lesson like no other. It’s truly “the greatest show on Earth,” and you’ll be doused in doubloons, beads and prizes if you’re…