New Orleans - Official Visitors Guide 2008 - (Page 27) 22nd Annual Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival 3/26–30 Join the top writing and publishing figures in America at this five-day fête featuring master classes, panel discussions, theater and music events, literary walking tours, a Stanley Kowalski shouting contest and more. tennesseewilliams.net 25th Annual French Quarter Festival 4/11–13 This neighborhood party began as a festival for locals and has grown to attract visitors from all over the world. It’s now the largest free music festival in the South showcasing the best in Louisiana musicians and including an international music stage. Kids’ activities, home tours and other festivities fill the weekend with fun! fqfi.org New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival 4/25–27 & 5/1–4 The world-renowned New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival presented by Shell is an event worthy of the birthplace of jazz. Every year since 1970, music lovers from around the globe have made the pilgrimage to the Fair Grounds Race Course for two weekends of song, sun, food, and fun. Past musical guests have included a virtual who’s who of music legends including Fats Domino, Miles Davis, James Brown, Jimmy Buffett, Wynton Marsalis, Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson, Duke Ellington, Van Morrison, Harry Connick, Jr. and thousands more. See you at the Fest! nojazzfest.com New Orleans Wine & Food Experience 5/21–25 For obvious reasons, food lovers really love New Orleans. Prepare your palate for tastings, symposia and vintner dinners at this 16th annual event. nowfe.com continued on page 28 V I S I T O U R W E B S I T E A T W W W. N E W O R L E A N S I N F O. C O M http://www.neworleansinfo.com
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