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UPCOMING FESTIVALS & EVENTS
NEW ORLEANS HOME & GARDEN SHOW March 11-13 | Caesars Superdome neworleanshomeshows.com
The 65th New Orleans Home & Garden Show will be hosted at the Caesars Superdome. More than 160 exhibitors will be there to showcase bedding, lumber, floors, glass, furniture, pools, etc. It is a good event to learn more about homecare, as well as gardening. Experts will answer any questions you may have from roofs to flooring with your home or apartment. It will start at 12 p.m. on March 11 and 10 a.m. on the other two days. Tickets will be available at the Caesars Superdome box office, which is located to the right of the entrance on Poydras Street and Sugar Bowl Drive.
BALLET HISPÁNICO
The Ballet Hispánico is a lovely dance group that celebrates Latino culture and brings the community together. Not only is the group celebrating its 50th anniversary, Ballet Hispánico is coming to New Orleans to present its newest ballet Doña Perón: The Rise and Fall of a Diva. The ballet explores the life and legacy of feminist and activist Eva “Evita” Perón, who served as the First Lady of Argentina during the military dictatorship of her husband Juan Perón. The performance is for 8 p.m. and tickets can be purchased at the New Orleans Ballet Association’s website.
NEW ORLEANS AIR SHOW
March 19-20 | Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans | neworleansairshow.com The New Orleans Air Show is a performance, done by professional pilots, that’s not to be missed. Multiple engines will be flying to show the public how powerful and impressive aircrafts can be. The demonstration will include torque rolls, deafening noise, speed, colorful airplane schemes, etc. The super talented U.S. Navy Blue Angels will be performing at the show, as well as renowned pilot Jesse Panzer. Panzer started flying when she was 18 years old and earned her aeronautical science degree at EmbryRiddle Aeronautical University in Prescott, AZ. Both parking and admission to the show are free.
LA CRAWFISH FESTIVAL
March 17-20 | Frederick J. Sigur Civic Center louisianacrawfishfestival.com Who doesn’t want to try crawfish? When it comes to visiting New Orleans, crawfish is a must try and this festival is your best occasion. The festival is located in St. Bernard Parish and there will be live music, tons of food, handmade crafts, amusement rides, and more. Tickets can be purchased online or at the doors of the Sigur Civic Center. All funds raised from the festival will go back into the community in different capacities. Oh, and, by the way, leave your dog at home. No pets are allowed except for approved service animals.
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BOURBON FEST
March 23-26 | Contemporary Arts Center, New Orleans Marriott Canal Street neworleansbourbonfestival.com The Bourbon Festival is here to celebrate all things whiskey. The festival is engaged in the community by giving back to benefit the welfare of children. Bourbon Fest is an occasion to try a good quality whiskey and just spend some good time with your friends and family–or by yourself. During these couple of days, you will be able to learn more about distilleries, as well as highlight the accomplishments of women in the bourbon industry. Judges will
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March 12 | Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts nobadance.com
