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    Discover Wild Louisiana at Barataria Preserve’s Spring in the Swamp

    Monday, March 9, 2020 3:00 PM

    Spring wildflowers are in bloom, frogs are calling, migratory birds are returning from their travels, and alligators are looking for romance. It’s the perfect time to visit the wetlands of the

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    Categories: Educational, Outdoors

    Rivertown Theaters Announces Line-up of Shows for 2020-2021 Season

    Tuesday, February 18, 2020 3:00 PM

    Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts’ Artistic Directors, Kelly Fouchi and Gary Rucker promise a very entertaining schedule of productions for the 2020-2021 season, artfully produced and

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    Peter and the Starcatcher Next Up at Rivertown Theaters

    Monday, February 10, 2020 3:00 PM

    The Enchanting Peter and the Starcatcher Next Up on the Main Stage at Rivertown Theaters

    A Multi-Tony Nominated and Award-Winning Grown-up Prequel to the beloved Peter Pan

    March 6-22

    Always

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    Pet Events Inc. Announces First Ever New Orleans Pet Expo

    Wednesday, January 29, 2020 1:00 PM

    Largest Indoor Consumer Pet Event Debuts in February 2020

    New Orleans, LA – Pet lovers, pet parents, pets and their families are gearing up for the winter 2020 debut of the New Orleans Pet Expo. The

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    New Krewes, New Throw & More Fun for Family Gras Weekend

    Friday, January 3, 2020 12:00 PM

    Councilwoman Jennifer Van Vrancken, President Michael S. Yenni, Council Chairwoman and President Elect Lee Sheng, and the Department of Citizens’ Affairs announce exciting new reasons to line the

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    2nd Annual Revelry on the Ridge Celebrates the Holidays on Metairie Road

    Friday, December 13, 2019 1:00 PM

    Councilwoman Jennifer Van Vrancken and the Old Metairie Garden Club (OMGC) invite you to attend the 2nd annual Revelry on the Ridge celebration in Bayou Metairie Park (Metairie Road at Metairie Lawn

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    Categories: Metairie, Events, Holidays

    Rivertown Theaters Presents Oliver!

    Tuesday, December 10, 2019 11:00 AM

    Rivertown Theaters Wants You To Consider Yourself at Home

    with the Endearing, Timeless Musical, “Oliver!”

    Largest cast ever on Rivertown Theater’s Mainstage with 62 adult & young performers!

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    Categories: Arts & Culture, Events, Metairie

    Rivertown Theaters Presents “Scrooge in Rouge”

    Tuesday, November 26, 2019 11:00 AM

    Rivertown Theaters is Proud to Present The Original Cast & Creators in “Scrooge in Rouge,” the Raucous Holiday Show by Ricky Graham & Company
    November 29-December 15

    A Non-stop Farce Guaranteed to

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    Categories: Arts & Culture, Events, Holidays, Metairie

    Christmas in the Park 2019 Lighting Ceremony

    Friday, November 22, 2019 2:00 PM

    Councilman Dominick F. Impastato, III, President Michael S. Yenni and the Patrons of Lafreniere Park will present CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK Friday, December 6, 2019. The ceremony begins at 5:45pm and the

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    Categories: Events, Metairie, Holidays

    Jean Lafitte Mayor Receives 2019 Every Day Hero Award

    Tuesday, October 1, 2019 3:00 PM

    Mayor of Jean Lafitte, Tim Kerner, has received this year’s Golden Can Award, one of the Every Day Hero Awards given by the Keep Louisiana Beautiful (KLB) organization at its annual Every Day Heroes

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    Categories: Awards, Jean Lafitte, Outdoors
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