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Sharon's New Orleans Travel Blog June 2009 Archive

By Sharon Keating, About.com Guide to New Orleans Travel since 2004

Carol's Daughter Cosmetics at Essence

Tuesday June 30, 2009
Lisa Price's "pop-up" store in the French Quarter will be the scene for some beauty panel discussions and demonstrations at Essence Fest.

Essence Festival Art Event

Monday June 29, 2009
Add another fun event this weeked for Essence Festival. On Friday, July 3rd Picou's Fine Art and Serenity Spa will host an artist's reception at Hotel Le Cirque. Featured artist ... Read More

Stay Out of the Heat - Visit a Museum

Wednesday June 24, 2009
A great way to beat the heat on your trip to New Orleans is to check out the museums. The museums in New Orleans are varied and interesting. There's something ... Read More

Discover the Ogden Museum of Southern Art

Monday June 22, 2009
The Ogden is a wonderful place to learn about and enjoy southern art while you cool off. Find out more.

4th of July in New Orleans

Tuesday June 16, 2009
Celebrate the 4th of July in New Orleans. As always, New Orleans has a big party planned that includes a specular fireworks display, free concerts, special discounts, steamboat cruises, ... Read More

Essence Music Festival

Sunday June 14, 2009
The Essence Music Festival is held in New Orleans every year over the 4th of July weekend. There are great concerts in the Superdome, extra fun at the Superlounges, empowerment ... Read More

Creole Tomatoes, Great Seafood and Cajun Music

Saturday June 13, 2009
This weekend you can get great Louisiana seafood, Creole tomatoes, and hear Cajun/Zydeco music all at once in the French Quarter at the Vieux To Do. Find out about ... Read More

The First "Ant-iversary" of the Audubon Insectarium

Tuesday June 9, 2009
The Audubon Insectarium opened last June and has been an extraordinary success. My grandchildren love it, and you children and grandchildren will also. This weekend marks the first anniversary ... Read More

Rock n' Bowl has moved

Sunday June 7, 2009
The eternal Rock n' Bowl ("Rock and Roll will never die") has moved down the street to 3000 S. Carrollton, next to Ye Olde College Inn, but the entertainment goes ... Read More

Celebrate D-Day at the National World War II Museum

Wednesday June 3, 2009
This Saturday, June 6th is the anniversary of D-Day. The best place to be to celebrate that historic day is at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans. ... Read More

First Saturday Art Walk on Julia Street

Monday June 1, 2009
Art Walks are a tradition in New Orleans. We love to spend an evening walking up and down Julia Street or Royal Street sipping Champagne or a Martini, people watching ... Read More
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