Bourbon St. Parade to Open This Fall in Las Vegas

L: Crawley’s Imperial Shaker, a crank-based cocktail shaker inspired by 18th-century shakers; R: Bourbon St. Parade’s signature Dreamsicle Fizz cocktail with custom-printed artwork. (Photos Courtesy of Bourbon St. Parade)  BOURBON ST. PARADE TO OPEN THIS FALL IN LAS VEGAS High-Energy Bar Destination Captures History, Culture, Spirit of New Orleans Bourbon St. Parade, the high-energy bar … Read more

CAESARS ENTERTAINMENT AND SPIEGELWORLD ANNOUNCEMULTIMILLION-DOLLAR LIVE ENTERTAINMENT DEAL TO CREATE THREE, ALL-NEW,PERMANENT SHOWS IN LAS VEGAS, ATLANTIC CITY AND NEW ORLEANS

  CAESARS ENTERTAINMENT AND SPIEGELWORLD ANNOUNCE MULTIMILLION-DOLLAR LIVE ENTERTAINMENT DEAL TO CREATE THREE, ALL-NEW, PERMANENT SHOWS IN LAS VEGAS, ATLANTIC CITY AND NEW ORLEANS     Caesars Entertainment (“Caesars” or the “Company”), the largest gaming and entertainment company in the U.S., today inked a monumental deal with Spiegelworld, the Las Vegas-based entertainment trailblazer, collectively investing nearly $75 million to create three, … Read more

GRAMMY AWARD WINNER SEAL CAST AS PONTIUS PILATE IN “THE PASSION”

GRAMMY AWARD WINNER SEAL CAST AS PONTIUS PILATE IN “THE PASSION”   Inspirational Television Event Airs LIVE From New Orleans on Palm Sunday, March 20, on FOX Grammy Award-winning recording artist and singer/songwriter Seal has been cast in the role of Pontius Pilate in THE PASSION, a two-hour epic musical event airing LIVE from New … Read more

UNLV MEN’S BASKETBALL NEWS: Runnin’ Rebels Add Cornish To Roster

      RUNNIN’ REBELS ADD CORNISH TO ROSTER 6-foot-6-inch guard from New Orleans is the sixth student-athlete to sign with UNLV men’s basketball for 2013-14 season  The UNLV men’s basketball program has received a signed financial aid agreement from Jordan Cornish, head coach Dave Rice announced Thursday. Cornish, a 6-foot-6-inch, 215-pound guard, will enroll … Read more

Back Bar USA Brings Las Vegas Showcase To Tales of the Cocktail

Back Bar USA Brings Las Vegas Showcase To Tales of the Cocktail® “Las Vegas Invades Tales of the Cocktail” will bring some of Las Vegas’s most renowned mixologists and venues to New Orleans for one special evening.  Tales of the Cocktail®, the world’s premier cocktail festival, is bringing Las Vegas to New Orleans for one … Read more

Official Proclamation Begins Carnival Season for New Orleans Mardi Gras

Rex, King of Carnival and the New Orleans Tourism Industry Issue Official Invitation to Mardi Gras To alert the world that Mardi Gras and the carnival season is upon us, Rex, King of Carnival is issuing his proclamation via the New Orleans tourism industry to the world. Carnival begins each year on “Twelfth Night,” so … Read more

Krewe of Orpheus Announces Orpheuscapade Music Headliner

CHEAP TRICK HEADLINES 2014 ORPHEUSCAPADE Krewe of Orpheus will also feature Big Bad Voodoo Daddy and The Party Crashers  The 2014 Krewe of Orpheus signature black tie event, Orpheuscapade expects record crowds. With more than 5,000 performances, 20 million records sold, 29 movie soundtracks and 40 gold and platinum recording awards classic American rockers, Cheap … Read more

New Orleans Named America’s Top Halloween Destination by Travelocity

New Orleans Named America’s Top Halloween Destination by Travelocity New Orleans also tops lists of Condé Nast Traveler, Saveur and USA Today readers choice awards New Orleans has racked up more national honors, including being named the number one destination in America for celebrating Halloween by Travelocity. America’s most haunted city also received top honors … Read more

Top Chef Season 11 Premieres in New Orleans

New Orleans Tourism Marketing Corporation Urges Locals to Gather Around the Television for the Premiere of Bravo’s ‘Top Chef’ October 2 City of New Orleans and state of Louisiana are stars of Bravo’s ‘Top Chef’ season 11 as the popular food show locates in the Crescent City The stars have aligned for New Orleans and Bravo’s … Read more

Emeril Lagasse’s Las Vegas Restaurants Celebrate Lobster Week July 29 Through Aug. 4

EMERIL LAGASSE’S LAS VEGAS RESTAURANTS CELEBRATE LOBSTER WEEK JULY 29 THROUGH AUG. 4   Lunch and dinner specials feature New Orleans twist on lobster specialties Emeril Lagasse’s Las Vegas restaurants, Delmonico Steakhouse, Emeril’s New Orleans Fish House and Table 10, have created special lunch and dinner menus to celebrate Lobster Week. The menus run July 29 … Read more