Christmas Style THIRTY-FOURTH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS NEW ORLEANS StylE Christmas New Orleans Style – 34th Annual Table of Contents Letter from New Orleans’ Mayor LaToya Cantrell 3 Christmas New Orleans Style Concert Series 5 Events at a Glance 6 CALENDAR OF CONVENIENCE Event Listings 9 MaKE it A SEASon of CELEBration Chefs’ Holiday Cooking Demonstrations 30 Reveillon Menus 31 NEW OrlEans’ FinEST REStaurantS AND COCKTAIL BARS Papa Noël 59 GREat DISCOUNTS at GREat HotELS Published by French Quarter Festivals, Inc. 400 North Peters Street, Suite 205, New Orleans, Louisiana 70130 Phone: (504) 522-5730. Email: [email protected] eb: fqfi.org French Quarter Festivals, Inc., is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization that produces Christmas New Orleans Style in December, French Quarter Festival presented by Chevron in April, and Satchmo SummerFest presented by Chevron in August. For details about these uniquely New Orleans events, please visit www.fqfi.org. —SAVE THE DATES— French Quarter Festival Satchmo SummerFest presented by Chevron presented by Chevron April 11-14, 2019 August 2-4, 2019 April 2-5, 2020 July 31-August 2, 2020 April 8-11, 2021 July 30-August 1, 2021 VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT FOLLOWYOURJOY.COM 1 8 2 THIRTY-FOURTH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS NEW ORLEANS StylE Dear Friends, It is my absolute pleasure as the Mayor of the City of New Orleans to welcome you to the 2018 “Christmas New Orleans Style,” a month-long holiday celebration of all things New Orleans including live, local music; world-famous cuisine; special shopping experiences; and uniquely New Orleans traditions. Christmas New Orleans Style is one of our City’s signature events, with something for everyone. Renowned artists perform free concerts at historic St. Louis Cathedral and St. Augustine Church; Celebration in the Oaks fills City Park with joy and laughter; NOLA ChristmasFest delights with ice skating and family fun; and candlelight caroling in Jackson Square brings the community together. As we celebrate our city’s 300th birthday, our tricentennial, our joie de vivre is evident during the Krewe of Jingle and Joan of Arc parades, and legendary chefs serve Réveillon, a centuries-old French holiday dining tradition. There is rarely a “silent night” in New Orleans. Follow the trumpet music to Bourbon, Frenchmen, and Fulton streets for authentic New Orleans music. Celebrate the New Year with us, and stay to cheer Sugar Bowl competitors at the Superdome. It is a pleasure to wish you a happy holiday season and a wonderful New Year. The energy of our city is unmatched and the magic unparalleled. We invite you to experience every moment of it. Sincerely, LaToya Cantrell Mayor City of New Orleans VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT FOLLOWYOURJOY.COM 3 Experience French Quarter Festival like a True Insider by Becoming a Member of the NOLA.com Fest Family VIP Experience! Makes a Great Gift! Zack Smith Photography Members will enjoy a hospitality lounge, elevated viewing stand, private bars, refreshments, air-conditioned restrooms, discounts, memorabilia, and more! Limited VIP memberships are available. Join now at fqfi.org! Your tax deductible membership helps keep French Quarter Festival a free community event! APRIL 11-14, 2019 4 THIRTY-FOURTH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS NEW ORLEANS StylE Christmas New Orleans Style CONCERT SERIES St. Louis Cathedral St. Augustine Church The Cathedral-Basilica of St. St. Augustine, located at 1210 Louis King of France is the old- Gov. Nicholls Street in historic est Catholic cathedral in con- Treme, is the oldest African- tinual use in the United States. American Catholic church in the St. Louis Cathedral is located on country. Free secure parking is Jackson Square in the historic available in the church’s park- French Quarter. Special parking ing lot — enter from Henriette offers on page 21. Delille Street. Monday, December 3, 6pm Saturday, December 1, 4pm Magnolia Sisters (Cajun) Philip Manuel (R & B) Tuesday, December 4, 6pm Saturday, December 8, 4pm Leroy Jones (Jazz) Kim Che’re (Gospel) Wednesday, December 5, 6pm Saturday, December 15, 4pm Harpist Rachel Van Lawrence Cotton Voorhees (Classical) Legendary Experience (Traditional Jazz) Thursday, December 6, 6pm Lyle Henderson and Emanuel (Gospel) KERMIT RUFFINS’ Sunday, December 9, 6pm Shannon Powell (Traditional Jazz) KICKOFF TO Monday, December 10, 6pm Topsy Chapman and Solid CHRISTMAS Harmony (Jazz) WITH Tuesday, December 11, 6pm The Iguanas (Latin) Roots of Music Wednesday, December 12, 6pm & Shades of Praise (Gospel) Fireworks Show Thursday, December 13, 6pm Christmas Organ Spectacular, Emmanuel Culcasi (Classical) FRI, NOV 30, 5:30PM Sunday, December 16, 5:30pm WASHINGTON St. Louis Basilica Annual ARTILLERY PARK Christmas Concert (Classical) All concerts are free and open to the public and last approximately one hour. The Christmas New Orleans Style Concert Series is produced by French Quarter Festivals, Inc. Kermit Ruffins’ Kickoff to Christmas is presented by French Quarter Festivals, Inc. and French Market Corporation in partnership with New Orleans Tourism Marketing Corporation, Hand Surgical Associates, The Berger Company, and the City of New Orleans VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT FOLLOWYOURJOY.COM 5 A CONVENIENT CALENDAR OF CELEBRATIONS! Full descriptions and details about these events can be found in the Events at EvEnt LIStingS section starting a Glance on page 9. Thursday, November 15 Mandatory Merriment: An Monday, December 3 Beaujolais Nouveau Celebration Untitled Holiday Musical Celebration in the Oaks Development of the Drum Kit The Orléans Collection at NOMA “Celebration in the Oaks” Tour & Evolution of the New Orleans Thursday, November 29 FQFI presents St. Louis Drumming Tradition Audubon Zoo Lights presented Cathedral Holiday Concerts The Orléans Collection at NOMA by Children’s Hospital Miracle on Fulton Street Friday, November 16 Development of the Drum Kit Pat O’s 85th Anniversary Party Development of the Drum Kit & Evolution of the New Orleans School Choirs Perform at & Evolution of the New Orleans Drumming Tradition The Hotel Monteleone Drumming Tradition Mandatory Merriment: An Tuesday, December 4 The Orléans Collection at NOMA Untitled Holiday Musical The Orléans Collection at NOMA Celebration in the Oaks Saturday, November 17 “Celebration in the Oaks” Tour Development of the Drum Kit Friday, November 30 Christmas Belles are Ringing! & Evolution of the New Orleans Annual French Quarter Drumming Tradition Development of the Drum Kit Courtyard Christmas Tree & Evolution of the New Orleans Fête des Fromages Lighting at Maison Dupuy Drumming Tradition The Orléans Collection at NOMA Audubon Zoo Lights presented FQFI presents St. Louis Sunday, November 18 by Children’s Hospital Cathedral Holiday Concerts Celebration in the Oaks Development of the Drum Kit Holiday Home and & Evolution of the New Orleans Christmas Belles are Ringing! Courtyard Tours Drumming Tradition Development of the Drum Kit Miracle on Fulton Street The Orléans Collection at NOMA & Evolution of the New Orleans The Orléans Collection at NOMA Drumming Tradition Tuesday, November 20 School Choirs Perform at Holiday Movies on the Mississippi The Hotel Monteleone Canal Street Lighting Ceremony Kermit Ruffins’ Development of the Drum Kit Kickoff to Christmas Wednesday, December 5 & Evolution of the New Orleans Mandatory Merriment: An Celebration in the Oaks Drumming Tradition Untitled Holiday Musical “Celebration in the Oaks” Tour Hilton Home for the Holidays Miracle on Fulton Street Christmas Belles are Ringing! The Orléans Collection at NOMA The Orléans Collection at NOMA Development of the Drum Kit & Evolution of the New Orleans Wednesday, November 21 Saturday, December 1 Development of the Drum Kit Drumming Tradition & Evolution of the New Orleans Algiers Bonfire & Concert FQFI presents St. Louis Drumming Tradition Audubon Zoo Lights presented Cathedral Holiday Concerts The Orléans Collection at NOMA by Children’s Hospital Holiday Home and Celebration in the Oaks Courtyard Tours Thursday, November 22 “Celebration in the Oaks” Tour Miracle on Fulton Street The Orléans Collection at NOMA Christmas Belles are Ringing! The Orléans Collection at NOMA Friday, November 23 Development of the Drum Kit School Choirs Perform at Audubon Zoo Lights presented & Evolution of the New Orleans The Hotel Monteleone by Children’s Hospital Drumming Tradition Sound Collage at the Jazz Celebration in the Oaks Festival of Trees Pajama Museum: A LUNA Fête Development of the Drum Kit Party Brunch at the Louisiana Celebration of Light and Music & Evolution of the New Orleans Children’s Museum Thursday, December 6 Drumming Tradition FQFI presents St. Augustine Audubon Zoo Lights presented The Orléans Collection at NOMA Church Holiday Concerts by Children’s Hospital Saturday, November 24 Holiday Home and Courtyard Tours Celebration in the Oaks Audubon Zoo Lights presented Krewe of Jingle Parade “Celebration in the Oaks” Tour by Children’s Hospital Development of the Drum Kit Celebration in the Oaks Mandatory Merriment: An Untitled Holiday Musical & Evolution of the New Orleans Development of the Drum Kit Drumming Tradition & Evolution of the New Orleans Miracle on Fulton Street FQFI presents St. Louis Drumming Tradition The Orléans Collection at NOMA Cathedral Holiday Concerts The Orléans Collection at NOMA Santa Visits Pat O’Brien’s Holiday Home and Sunday, November 25 Sunday, December 2 Courtyard Tours Audubon Zoo Lights presented Audubon Zoo Lights presented LUNA Fête by Children’s Hospital by Children’s Hospital Mandatory Merriment: An Celebration in the Oaks Celebration