New Orleans Official Visitors Guide 2008/2009 - (Page 26) continued from page 25 Louisiana Swamp Festival (11/1–2) Cajun food, music and crafts abound at Audubon Zoo. Subject to change. 866-ITS-A-ZOO. auduboninstitute.org Prospect.1 New Orleans (11/1/2008–1/18/2009) This year, the entire art world will turn its eye toward New Orleans. Conceived in the tradition of the great international biennials, Prospect.1 New Orleans is the largest biennial of international contemporary art ever organized in the United States. This exciting exhibition will feature the work of more than 75 local, national and international artists of different generations working in all media. Many of the world’s most recognized and promising artists will create major new projects, conceived and developed for the city, to be premiered all over town in more than 100,000 square feet of exhibition space. prospectneworleans.org The New Orleans Rhythm & Brews Festival (10/9) A festival of classic New Orleans rhythm & blues music and microbrew beer. jazzandheritage.org Words and Music Festival (11/20–24) Join well-known authors, editors, agents and entertainers in honoring William Faulkner. Great local music and food. wordsandmusic.org Down by the Riverside (11/23) Classic New Orleans music on the banks of the Mississippi. jazzandheritage.org Treme Creole Gumbo Festival & Holiday Bazaar (12/13–14) Enjoy true Creole cuisine and holiday fare plus an opportunity to shop for authentic, one-of-a-kind New Orleans holiday gifts. jazzandheritage.org Christmas New Orleans Style (12/1–31) Experience an authentic holiday tradition that’s uniquely New Orleans. Savor lavish Reveillon feasts, free evening concerts and brilliant light displays. Shop for art, gifts and antiques in the French Quarter and Arts District and on Magazine Street. Enjoy candlelight caroling, riverboat cruises, streetcars, bonfires, cooking demonstrations, decorated Garden District homes, cultural exhibitions, bowl games, a Christmas Day concert and more. Discounted Papa Noël hotel rates let you see more and stay longer! NewOrleansOnline.com N E W O R L E A N S M E T R O P O L I TA N C O N V E N T I O N & V I S I T O R S B U R E A U
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