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Halloween is Big in New Orleans, Getting to be another Venue to Value….
October 15th, 2012 categories: Art , Music , Parks, French Quarter
Halloween is a big holiday in New Orleans and is getting bigger all the time. More and more people are decorating. This is some of the great decorations in the French Quarter this weekend with more to come. New Orleans is just a natural for this holiday. People just like to costume and this gives them another chance to do so.
This weekend was the Seafood Fest at Waldenberg Park. There was also a Blue’s Fest in Lafayette Square. The Voodoo Fest is on the way. It will run the weekend before at City Park on October 26,27, and 28th. People will stay the entire week to enjoy New Orleans and hopefully some fo best weather of the year.
The First New Orleans Hornets NBA game is October 31st with another one on Friday night. The big LSU-Alabama is on Saturday. That will put a lot of Bama fans in town. Maybe they will run into a ghost of the game. The New Orleans Saints play on Sunday against Philly. You can see that it will be a busy week or so.
Lafitte’s is one of the oldest bars in the United States and it will get busy at noon on Halloween and stay busy to the wee hours of the morning. The number one costume may be pirates as they have dress rehearsals monthly as it is.
There will also be several big movies shooting around that times as well. That always adds to the fun.
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Parks and Green Spaces in the Warehouse District, more than one would think….
July 10th, 2011 categories: Art , Music , Parks, Warehouse District
The Warehouse District offers three public parks – Lafayette Square and and the Mississippi River Heritage Park. Warehouse District residents are never more than a few minutes walk from a public green space. The Spanish Plaza and Piazza d’ Italia are more like rest stops. You are a streetcar ride away from tow of the largest municipal parks in the United States in City Park and Audubon Park off of St. Charles Ave.
Spanish Plaza, Beginning of the Riverwalk and next to the Ferry Crossing.
See a Google map of each park. Some are green spaces and other are more of a place to relax and enjoy water and more water.
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Warehouse District Today, 75 cent Sliders and Restoration News at World War II Museum…
June 10th, 2011 categories: Art , Music , Parks, New Orleans Origionals, Warehouse District
The John Kushner Restoration Pavilion has just opened this past weekend at the World War II Museum on Magazine Street in the Warehouse District of New Orleans. It is a ” big garage” where World War II relics brought back to life through restoration. It allows the public to watch the process. They are currently restoring a PT boat for all to see. Really a great idea and much more than a simple garage.
The other great new is free parking and a Happy Hour with Sliders for $.75 and a Happy Hour. Sit in an air conditioned Stage Door Canteen and enjoy yourself while getting a great deal. I will go back and make it a point to eat several more on on my next trip.
The City just put parking meters in where they can make a few cents and give out more tickets on the nearby street. The Stage Door and Museum countered with free parking with food and drinks. The locals and tourist in New Orleans loves this idea. They will get the word out, get more people introduced to the place, and in the long run bring in more bucks. Great marketing Idea for the Museum and the same old thing for the City to soak the traffic. Now which tactic would you favor…..
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Facebook Pages are another tool for learning about New Orleans Condos…
December 18th, 2010 categories: Art , Music , Parks, Warehouse District
Facebook and Real Estate can easily be used together as a way to give you a glimpse of the lifestyle of an area that you may be interested in. Most people want to see and hear about an area before they begin looking for a condo or home. Facebook has become very photo friendly so its easy to shoot and quote. Then link a news article about the area to give you a feel as to what is happening and what is new.
Its a much more updated way to keep people in the loop of what is going on week to week. Its not only I that keeps up the pages but friends and clients who are interested and have a view that may differ from mine. Its as much about a lifstyle of the area than the bricks, beams and mortor of New Orleans.
Eric’s New Orleans Profile on Facebook is another way to give you a feel for the New Orleans Market and feel of the areas where I work. It has become very photo friendly. Its not all fact and figures but more about a lifestyle of what is going on in the areas. You can follow my posts easily on my facebook fan pages by just pressing “ like”.
New Orleans Today and Yesterday is a collect of photos and things that people remember about New Orleans and what makes our city different. You can share as well. It touches on the history of the neighborhoods with lots of info on the various types of homes and buildings in the New Orleans Metro area. Its getting that feel as people do want lifestyle…..
New Orleans Warehouse District on Facebook is about the New Orleans Warehouse District. It is much newer page and the area is smaller than many I cover. I have hundreds of photos so posting one a day is easy. So much going on and you can read and make comments as well. Its meant to be informative and since seeing is believing it can show you what is here. Few Words and a photo………..
Using this blog and the condo site New Orleans Condos along with Facebook will give you the feel that you need so you can make an informed decision. You can always just call me to go over any questions that you may have or we can meet wherever to talk about your needs…..
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Aquatic Gardens, Could it be in your shopping plans !
November 27th, 2010 categories: Art , Music , Parks
Aquatic Gardens at 621 Elysian Fields is a hidden gem of a retailer. Its right ouside the French Quarter. I have been there to buy lilies which is one of their specialities. The gift shop is full of yard art and much more items that are completely unique. For small spaces and courtyards this retailer is a must visit just to see the colors and get ideas for ponds and gardens.
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New Orleans Ranks well ! City is becoming much younger !
October 17th, 2010 categories: Art , Music , Parks, Market Trends
The city known as the “Big Easy” also came out tops for people watching, singles scene and the metropolis with the best bars and concerts and bands.
“In the nightlife category, New Orleans beat Las Vegas. Last year New Orleans swept all of the night-life categories and New Orleans did this year,” Kelso added.
Miami topped the charts for the most attractive people, followed by San Diego and Charleston but southern charm seemed to come into play with Nashville, New Orleans and Charleston having the friendliest folks.
New York was the U.S. city with the most stylish residents with Miami and San Francisco and Los Angeles also coming up with high marks.
But when it comes to most intelligent Minneapolis/St. Paul took the crown, followed by Austin and Boston. The twin cities also scored top marks as the cleanest city.
The results were based on an online survey of more than 60,000 people who rated 30 U.S. cities in various categories. Five new cities, Providence, Kansas City, Cleveland, Houston and St Louis, were added to the survey this year.
Washington D.C. was the top choice for best museums, galleries and historical sites, with New York, Chicago, Philadelphia and Boston also in the top five.
“In regards to culture, Washington D.C. and New York really tied in that category. New York got the No. 1 ranking for classical music and theatres, and Washington D.C. did for historical sites and monuments and museums and galleries. It was a nice East Coast tie,” Kelso said.
For more sedate family fun, Orlando, Florida was the top choice with Washington D.C. coming in second, and San Diego third. If money is a consideration, Cleveland scaled the chart for best affordable getaway.
New York may have bowed to New Orleans in the nightlife ranking but it was still scored top marks in a category considered important by many — shopping.
Katrina and lately the Saints have given us exposure you could never pay for in a million years. New Orleans just has to take advantage of the good news.
(Reuters Life!) – “Looking for romance? Head to Honolulu. But if you are single, like live music, boutique hotels and want a wild weekend, New Orleans is the city to visit.
In its latest survey of America’s favorite cities Travel and Leisure magazine asked readers to pick the best places for everything from the most attractive, intelligent, stylish and the friendliest people to where to find the best museums, restaurants, bars, museums and affordable hotels.
“The big news this year is that New Orleans received the most number one rankings over New York,” said Travel and Leisure Assistant Editor Stirling Kelso.
“It is a popular weekend destination. You can go to New Orleans and feel like you have left the country,” she added. Read the rest of this entry »
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Photos from November Blogs! Its real easy to do! So enjoy for 60 seconds!
November 27th, 2009 categories: Art , Music , Parks
This is a photo slide show from picnik. Its very easy to do for real estate or any other photos you want to showcase. The photos are downsized so they are not real sharp, Big photo files are not good on the Internet. These are all shots of New Orleans that you can enjoy. I use this service for all my photos so they all online for me to crop, size and adjust as I wish. Just move them to a slide show, its very easy.
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New Orleans gets good Press! We are a little different! Our Weather is Great Now!
October 14th, 2009 categories: Art , Music , Parks
This is a copy of a recent article that puts New Orleans area in a positive light. I think America is actually discovering us and figuring out we can have a good time by spending little money.
NEW YORK (Reuters Life!) – Looking for romance? Head to Honolulu. But if you are single, like live music, boutique hotels and want a wild weekend, New Orleans is the city to visit.
In its latest survey of America’s favorite cities Travel and Leisure magazine asked readers to pick the best places for everything from the most attractive, intelligent, stylish and the friendliest people to where to find the best museums, restaurants, bars, museums and affordable hotels.
“The big news this year is that New Orleans received the most number one rankings over New York,” said Travel and Leisure Assistant Editor Stirling Kelso.
“It is a popular weekend destination. You can go to New Orleans and feel like you have left the country,” she added.
The city known as the “Big Easy” also came out tops for people watching, singles scene and the metropolis with the best bars and concerts and bands.
“In the nightlife category, New Orleans beat Las Vegas. Last year New Orleans swept all of the night-life categories and New Orleans did this year,” Kelso added.
Miami topped the charts for the most attractive people, followed by San Diego and Charleston but southern charm seemed to come into play with Nashville, New Orleans and Charleston having the friendliest folks.
New York was the U.S. city with the most stylish residents with Miami and San Francisco and Los Angeles also coming up with high marks.
But when it comes to most intelligent Minneapolis/St. Paul took the crown, followed by Austin and Boston. The twin cities also scored top marks as the cleanest city.
The results were based on an online survey of more than 60,000 people who rated 30 U.S. cities in various categories. Five new cities, Providence, Kansas City, Cleveland, Houston and St Louis, were added to the survey this year.
Washington D.C. was the top choice for best museums, galleries and historical sites, with New York, Chicago, Philadelphia and Boston also in the top five.
“In regards to culture, Washington D.C. and New York really tied in that category. New York got the No. 1 ranking for classical music and theatres, and Washington D.C. did for historical sites and monuments and museums and galleries. It was a nice East Coast tie,” Kelso said.
For more sedate family fun, Orlando, Florida was the top choice with Washington D.C. coming in second, and San Diego third. If money is a consideration, Cleveland scaled the chart for best affordable getaway.
New York may have bowed to New Orleans in the nightlife ranking but it was still scored top marks in a category considered important by many — shopping. Read the rest of this entry »
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New Orleans Warehouse District-Lafayette Square Fall Concert series! Support Second Harvest Food Bank! Another Warehouse District Activity.
September 23rd, 2009 categories: Art , Music , Parks, Warehouse District
One thing about Living in the Warehouse is there is always something going on. Now we are looking at the Saints games on Sundays. The New Orleans Hornets season is getting close. Now you can add in the Concert series at Lafayette Square each week. Its Thursday which is a change from the Summer series.
Second Harvest Food Bank brings back the Harvest the Music Fall Concert Series starting Thursday September 17th for seven weeks! In its second year, Harvest the Music will feature celebrated regional and national artists including: Irma Thomas, Anders Osborne, The Radiators, Rebirth Brass Band, Kermit Ruffins and Blues Traveler (see complete schedule here ). In addition to a free, weekly concert, concert-goers will enjoy food and drinks from local favorites. An artists’ village will feature artwork and crafts from regional artists as well as the Lafayette Square Conservancy’s t-shirts.
Come out and support Second Harvest Food Bank in its fight against hunger in south Louisiana.
Upcoming Concerts in the Square! Voted by Gambit readers as the best place to hear free live music, the fall is full of fun and free events:
September 24: Harvest the Music 5:00 to 7:30 featuring Irma Thomas, Shamarr Allen and the Underdawgs
October 1: Harvest the Music 5:00 to 7:30 featuring Anders Osborneand Big Chief Monk Boudreaux
October 8: Harvest the Music 5:00 to 7:30 featuring The Radiators
October 15: Harvest the Music 5:00 to 7:30 featuring The Rebirth Brass Band
October 17 & 18: Crescent City Blues and BBQ Festival 10:30 am to 7:30 pm featuring many artists including Buddy Guy, Richie Havens, Booby Rush, Irma Thomas and more
October 22: Harvest the Music5:00 to 7:30 featuring Kermit Ruffins and the Barbecue Swingers
October 29: Harvest the Music 5:00 to 7:30 featuring Blues Traveler plus Shannon McNally
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New Orleans Realtor takes vacation and returns ! Back to the New Orleans Sauna!
August 8th, 2009 categories: Art , Music , Parks
Realtors need time off so I took a week to visit my brother in California and work in a day at the San Francisco Rebar camp. Below are some of the things we were able to enjoy in Northern California. I would actually like to take another week but need to finish a couple of sales.
This is an easy slide show that you can put togeater quickly with picnik.com. Lots of neat features for those who like to take photos or do real estate.
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