New Orleans - Official Visitors Guide 2008 - (Page 28) continued from page 27 Greek Festival 5/23–25 A local favorite, this festival near the Lakefront features Greek dancing, food and music. greekfestnola.com New Orleans Seafood Festival 6/13–15 Join local celebrity chefs for demonstrations on cooking with Louisiana seafood—plus restaurant dine-arounds, cultural tours, music, food and crafts. neworleansseafoodfestival.com COOLinary New Orleans 7/1–8/31 A celebration of dining in America’s most delicious city! Dine at participating restaurants citywide and savor special prix fixe three-course lunches and dinners. coolinaryneworleans.com Go 4th On The River 7/4 This annual July 4th extravaganza on the Riverfront features outdoor concerts and a dazzling fireworks display. go4thontheriver.com ESSENCE Music Festival 7/4–6 Now celebrating its 14th year! The Superdome hosts this “party with a purpose,” the nation’s premier celebration of African-American culture and urban entertainment. There simply is no better place to showcase today’s top R&B, jazz, soul and hip-hop artists than New Orleans, the birthplace of jazz and hotbed of early R&B. Of course, the festival is about more than just music, with a full menu of seminars and food to nourish your body and soul. essence.com/essence/emf Tales of the Cocktail 7/16–20 Enjoy lectures, discussions, book signings, dinner pairings, cooking demonstrations, cocktail mixing seminars, walking tours, film screenings and bartending courses at Hotel Monteleone and other French Quarter locations. Sixth anniversary event! 888-299-0404. talesofthecocktail.com Satchmo SummerFest 7/31–8/3 New Orleans’ ongoing homage to Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong reaches its yearly high at this annual festival in the French Quarter. Enjoy a free jazz-filled music festival, children’s activities, intimate discussions of Armstrong’s life and work, art exhibits, a jazz Mass, a second-line parade and local cuisine dished up in Red Bean Alley. fqfi.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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