New Orleans - Official Visitors Guide 2008 - (Page 26) FESTIVALS Mardi Gras/Carnival Season 1/6–2/5 Over 150 Years of Carnival! More than just Fat Tuesday, Carnival is a season that starts on the Twelfth Night of Christmas and moves forward with King Cake parties, masked balls, fêtes, soirées, free-floating revelry and unabashed joie de vivre. February 5 happens to be the earliest date on which Mardi Gras will fall all century. Join us! Shakespeare Festival at Tulane Matinee performances 1/9–18, 6/5–21, 7/3–19; Evening performance 1/12 The festival celebrates its 14th season of professional theater. In January and June, come see The Taming of the Shrew. In July, they will be performing another of Shakespeare’s comedies. Check the website for details. neworleansshakespeare.com Soul Fest 3/1–2 This fifth annual celebration of African-American culture at Audubon Zoo showcases arts and crafts, creole and soul cuisine, and gospel, R&B and hiphop music. Subject to change. 866-ITS-A-ZOO. auduboninstitute.org Earth Fest at Audubon Zoo 3/15–16 A fun-filled and educational event for the whole family. Recycling, conservation, anti-pollution, coastal erosion and health issues are featured at the zoo. Play the Earth Quest Game for a fun prize. Subject to change. 866-ITS-A-ZOO. auduboninstitute.org 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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