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| City Park Calendar of Events> Art, Music, and Entertainment
| Thursdays at Twilight | | Concert-- Sasha Masakowski | | Thursday, May 17 | | Open 5 'til 8pm, Performance at 6pm | | Botanical Garden- Pavilion of the Two Sisters | Recipient of the 2009 Big Easy Award for best emerging artist, Sasha is a rising star in the newest generation of jazz musicians. She has received acclaim from critics, fellow musicians, and audiences throughout the U.S. Website: Sasaha Masakowski
Mint juleps, wine, beer, soft drinks, water, and food available for purchase, no outside food and drink or pets allowed. Admission is not included in Friends of City Park membership.
Click here to purchase tickets for adults online now!
Tickets for children available only at the gate.
| | Adults $10 | | | (504) 483-9488 | garden@nocp.org | | |
| | Cork in the Park | | Friday, May 18 | | 6-8 p.m. | | Botanical Garden- Pavilion of the Two Sisters | | Wine Tasting event benefiting City Park sponsored by Merrill Lynch and Republic National Distributing Company.
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| Thursdays at Twilight | | Concert-- Wendell Brunious | | Thursday, May 24 | | Open 5 'til 8pm, Performance at 6pm | | Botanical Garden- Pavilion of the Two Sisters |
Trumpet player and vocalist,
Wendell Brunious, has recorded and toured with an impressive
array of jazz greats: Wynton Marsalis, Lionel Hampton, Harry
Connick, Jr., The Olympia Brass Band, and many others.
Mint juleps, wine, beer, soft drinks, water, and food available for purchase, no outside food and drink or pets allowed. Admission is not included in Friends of City Park membership.
Click here to purchase tickets for adults online now!
Tickets for children available only at the gate.
| | Adults $10 | | | (504) 483-9488 | garden@nocp.org | | |
| Thursdays at Twilight | | Concert-- Smoking Time Jazz | | Thursday, May 31 | | Open 5 'til 8pm, Performance at 6pm | | Botanical Garden- Pavilion of the Two Sisters | Enjoy the sweet, sensuous, seductive sounds of The Smoking Time Jazz Club, Classic Jazz and Blues a la Jelly Roll Morton and King Oliver!
Mint juleps, wine, beer, soft drinks, water, and food available for purchase, no outside food and drink or pets allowed. Admission is not included in Friends of City Park membership.
Click here to purchase tickets for adults online now!
Tickets for children available only at the gate.
| | Adults $10 | | | (504) 483-9488 | garden@nocp.org | | |
| Thursdays at Twilight | | Concert-- David Torkinosky | | Thursday, June 7 | | Open 5 'til 8pm, Performance at 6pm | | Botanical Garden- Pavilion of the Two Sisters | David is recognized as one of
the finest contemporary jazz pianists in New Orleans. Things just seem to sizzle when David is playing his piano.
Mint juleps, wine, beer, soft drinks, water, and food available for purchase, no outside food and drink or pets allowed. Admission is not included in Friends of City Park membership.
Click here to purchase tickets for adults online now!
Tickets for children available only at the gate.
| | Adults $10 | | | (504) 483-9488 | garden@nocp.org | | |
| Thursdays at Twilight | | Concert-- Bruce Daigrepont | | Thursday, June 14 | | Open 5 'til 8pm, Performance at 6pm | | Botanical Garden- Pavilion of the Two Sisters | Performing Cajun songs and old-time country ballads, Bruce almost single-handedly has popularized Cajun music and dancing in New Orleans. Website: Bruce Daigrepont
Mint juleps, wine, beer, soft drinks, water, and food available for purchase, no outside food and drink or pets allowed. Admission is not included in Friends of City Park membership.
Click here to purchase tickets for adults online now!
Tickets for children available only at the gate.
| | Adults $10 | | | (504) 483-9488 | garden@nocp.org | | |
| Thursdays at Twilight | | Concert-- Banu Gibson | | Thursday,June 21 | | Open 5 'til 8pm, Performance at 6pm | | Botanical Garden- Pavilion of the Two Sisters | A superior and swinging jazz singer, Banu is one of the few vocalists to maintain exclusive loyalty to songs of the 1920s, '30s, and '40s. Website: Banu Gibson
Mint juleps, wine, beer, soft drinks, water, and food available for purchase, no outside food and drink or pets allowed. Admission is not included in Friends of City Park membership.
Click here to purchase tickets for adults online now!
Tickets for children available only at the gate.
| | Adults $10 | | | (504) 483-9488 | garden@nocp.org | | |
| Thursdays at Twilight | | Concert-- Symphony Chorus of New Orleans | | Thursday, June 28 | | Open 5 'til 8pm, Performance at 6pm | | Botanical Garden- Pavilion of the Two Sisters | The chorus performs Franz Schubert's Miriam's Siegesgesang with guest artist, Danielle Nice, soprano; also Kirby Shaw and Darmon Meader arrangements of Paul Simon favorites Feeling Groovy, Me and Julio, Mother and Child Reunion, to name a few. Website: Symphony Chorus of New Orleans
Mint juleps, wine, beer, soft drinks, water, and food available for purchase, no outside food and drink or pets allowed. Admission is not included in Friends of City Park membership.
Click here to purchase tickets for adults online now!
Tickets for children available only at the gate.
| | Adults $10 | | | (504) 483-9488 | garden@nocp.org | | |
| Thursdays at Twilight | | Concert-- Swingaroux | | Thursday, July 5 | | Open 5 'til 8pm, Performance at 6pm | | Botanical Garden- Pavilion of the Two Sisters |
Come celebrate the Fourth of July with
the sounds of Swingaroux as they perform the Big Band
sound that was so popular in America during and after World
War 2. Come get "In The Mood" with the music of Swingaroux! Website: Swingaroux
Mint juleps, wine, beer, soft drinks, water, and food available for purchase, no outside food and drink or pets allowed. Admission is not included in Friends of City Park membership.
Click here to purchase tickets for adults online now!
Tickets for children available only at the gate.
| | Adults $10 | | | (504) 483-9488 | garden@nocp.org | | |
| Thursdays at Twilight | | Concert-- New Orleans Banjos + 2 | | Thursday, July 12 | | Open 5 'til 8pm, Performance at 6pm | | Botanical Garden- Pavilion of the Two Sisters |
A fun loving group of
four banjos, upright bass, and piano will perform music from
the 1920's when banjos were all the rage. It's going to be a
great evening. Don't miss it.
Website: New Orleans Banjo's + 2
Mint juleps, wine, beer, soft drinks, water, and food available for purchase, no outside food and drink or pets allowed. Admission is not included in Friends of City Park membership.
Click here to purchase tickets for adults online now!
Tickets for children available only at the gate.
| | Adults $10 | | | (504) 483-9488 | garden@nocp.org | | |
| Thursdays at Twilight | | Concert-- Washboard Rodeo | | Thursday, July 19 | | Open 5 'til 8pm, Performance at 6pm | | Botanical Garden- Pavilion of the Two Sisters |
What could be better in the mid
summer than good ole Cowboy Swing music? Western Swing
developed when practitioners melded fiddles and steel guitars
to create their own music inspired by swing, a sort of "Cowboy
Jazz". Add a washboard and you have the Washboard Rodeo. Website: Washboard Rodeo
Mint juleps, wine, beer, soft drinks, water, and food available for purchase, no outside food and drink or pets allowed. Admission is not included in Friends of City Park membership.
Click here to purchase tickets for adults online now!
Tickets for children available only at the gate. | | Adults $10 | | | (504) 483-9488 | garden@nocp.org | | |
| Friends of City Park's | | Friends' Fest | | Wednesday, July 25 | | 6pm-9pm | | Amusement Park and Storyland | | Join Friends of City Park for their third annual member appreciation party! Friends of City Park Members will gain FREE admission, FREE rides and more all night!
To enjoy this exclusive night in City Park, become a Friends of City Park member by visiting friendsofcitypark.com or by calling (504) 483-9376. | | Free for Friends of City Park members | | Friends of City Park | | (504) 483-9376 | friends@friendsofcitypark.com | | |
| Thursdays at Twilight | | Concert-- Julio and Cesar | | Thursday, July 26 | | Open 5 'til 8pm, Performance at 6pm | | Botanical Garden- Pavilion of the Two Sisters |
Back again by popular demand.
Brothers Julio and Cesar, originally from Guatemala, have been
performing in New Orleans for over 30 years. Julio and Cesar
describe their music as constantly evolving, attributing this, in
part, to their exposure from an early age to many cultures.
Website: Website: Julio and Cesar
Mint juleps, wine, beer, soft drinks, water, and food available for purchase, no outside food and drink or pets allowed. Admission is not included in Friends of City Park membership.
Click here to purchase tickets for adults online now!
Tickets for children available only at the gate.
| | Adults $10 | | | (504) 483-9488 | garden@nocp.org | | |
| Thursdays at Twilight | | Concert-- Phil Melancon | | Thursday, August 2 | | Open 5 'til 8pm, Performance at 6pm | | Botanical Garden- Pavilion of the Two Sisters |
Phil performs the musical spirit
and style of his hometown, New Orleans. As complex as
gumbo, he cooks up a variety of musical flavors for your
enjoyment. Phil will be joined by fellow entertainers Larry
Barron, Alden Hagardorn, and vocalist Heidi Campbell.
Mint juleps, wine, beer, soft drinks, water, and food available for purchase, no outside food and drink or pets allowed. Admission is not included in Friends of City Park membership.
Click here to purchase tickets for adults online now!
Tickets for children available only at the gate.
| | Adults $10 | | | (504) 483-9488 | garden@nocp.org | | |
| Thursdays at Twilight | | Concert-- Bobby Cure and The Poppa Stoppas | | Thursday, August 9 | | Open 5 'til 8pm, Performance at 6pm | | Botanical Garden- Pavilion of the Two Sisters |
Join us for a
rocking good evening as we travel back in time with Bobby Cure
to the Doo-Wop days of the 1950's when the Moon was Blue,
and the question of the day was, "Why Do Fools Fall In Love?"
Mint juleps, wine, beer, soft drinks, water, and food available for purchase, no outside food and drink or pets allowed. Admission is not included in Friends of City Park membership.
Click here to purchase tickets for adults online now!
Tickets for children available only at the gate.
| | Adults $10 | | | (504) 483-9488 | garden@nocp.org | | |
| Thursdays at Twilight | | Concert-- The Mystics | | Thursday, August 16 | | Open 5 'til 8pm, Performance at 6pm | | Botanical Garden- Pavilion of the Two Sisters |
The ever-popular Mystics are back
again performing songs of the great MOTOWN era. This year
they will be joined by a group of female vocalists performing
songs from the Supremes.
Mint juleps, wine, beer, soft drinks, water, and food available for purchase, no outside food and drink or pets allowed. Admission is not included in Friends of City Park membership.
Click here to purchase tickets for adults online now!
Tickets for children available only at the gate.
| | Adults $10 | | | (504) 483-9488 | garden@nocp.org | | |
| Thursdays at Twilight | | Concert-- Paul Soniat | | Thursday, August 23 | | Open 5 'til 8pm, Performance at 6pm | | Botanical Garden- Pavilion of the Two Sisters |
Singer/songwriter Paul Soniat will perform his original songs which always entertain and engage the audience. He is sure to have some new songs and possibly a new CD for this concert, so grab your mint julep and get ready for an enjoyable evening. Website: Paul Soniat
Mint juleps, wine, beer, soft drinks, water, and food available for purchase, no outside food and drink or pets allowed. Admission is not included in Friends of City Park membership.
Click here to purchase tickets for adults online now!
Tickets for children available only at the gate.
| | Adults $10 | | | (504) 483-9488 | garden@nocp.org | | |
| Thursdays at Twilight | | Concert-- New Orleans Cottonmouth Kings | | Thursday, August 30 | | Open 5 'til 8pm, Performance at 6pm | | Botanical Garden- Pavilion of the Two Sisters |
Smokin'
Swing! The New Orleans Cottonmouth Kings are composed of
six former members of the now defunct New Orleans Jazz
Vipers. This group is often known for their unamplified
simplicity covering obscure and popular tunes alike.
Continuing to carry the torch, these fellas are performing
regularly in New Orleans playing unapologetic, no nonsense,
traditional and not so New Orleans Jazz.
Mint juleps, wine, beer, soft drinks, water, and food available for purchase, no outside food and drink or pets allowed. Admission is not included in Friends of City Park membership.
Click here to purchase tickets for adults online now!
Tickets for children available only at the gate.
| | Adults $10 | | | (504) 483-9488 | garden@nocp.org | | |
| Thursdays at Twilight | | Concert-- New Leviathan Oriental Fox Trot Orchestra | | Thursday, September 6 | | Open 5 'til 8pm, Performance at 6pm | | Botanical Garden- Pavilion of the Two Sisters |
The New Leviathan Oriental Fox-Trot Orchestra is
an American revival orchestra that performs vintage American
music popular from the 1890s through the early 1930s. The
orchestra pays particular attention to the music of New
Orleans, in addition to the well-known compositions of jazz
and ragtime composers like Jelly Roll Morton, Fletcher
Henderson, and Eubie Blake.
Mint juleps, wine, beer, soft drinks, water, and food available for purchase, no outside food and drink or pets allowed. Admission is not included in Friends of City Park membership.
Click here to purchase tickets for adults online now!
Tickets for children available only at the gate.
| | Adults $10 | | | (504) 483-9488 | garden@nocp.org | | |
| Thursdays at Twilight | | Concert-- Bon Operatit! | | Thursday, September 13 | | Open 5 'til 8pm, Performance at 6pm | | Botanical Garden- Pavilion of the Two Sisters |
Bon Operatit! consists of
New Orleans opera singersLauren Mouney Gisclair, Jesse
Nolan, and Mary Penick Akin. From La Boheme to Phantom of
the Opera,they perform a perfect pairing of opera and
musical theatre hits that are sure to invigorate the senses. Website: Bon Operatit!
Mint juleps, wine, beer, soft drinks, water, and food available for purchase, no outside food and drink or pets allowed. Admission is not included in Friends of City Park membership.
Click here to purchase tickets for adults online now!
Tickets for children available only at the gate.
| | Adults $10 | | | (504) 483-9488 | garden@nocp.org | | |
| Thursdays at Twilight | | Concert-- Tim Laughlin | | Thursday, September 20 | | Open 5 'til 8pm, Performance at 6pm | | Botanical Garden- Pavilion of the Two Sisters |
With the beginning of the
twenty-first century comes a core of musicians with fresh and
imaginative ideas for this timeless American art form know as
"Jazz". This is especially true in New Orleans and clarinetist
Tim Laughlin is indeed one of these musicians. Website: Tim Laughlin
Mint juleps, wine, beer, soft drinks, water, and food available for purchase, no outside food and drink or pets allowed. Admission is not included in Friends of City Park membership.
Click here to purchase tickets for adults online now!
Tickets for children available only at the gate.
| | Adults $10 | | | (504) 483-9488 | garden@nocp.org | | |
| Thursdays at Twilight | | Concert-- New Orleans Ragtime Orchestra | | Thursday, September 27 | | Open 5 'til 8pm, Performance at 6pm | | Botanical Garden- Pavilion of the Two Sisters |
The
ragtime era was an exciting time when previously unheard of
privileges and pleasures were exercised, like dancing in public
cheek to cheek. The New Orleans Ragtime Orchestra will transport
you back to those days of ragtime music, along with stirring
marches, joyous cakewalks, sultry blues, and elegant waltzes.
Mint juleps, wine, beer, soft drinks, water, and food available for purchase, no outside food and drink or pets allowed. Admission is not included in Friends of City Park membership.
Click here to purchase tickets for adults online now!
Tickets for children available only at the gate.
| | Adults $10 | | | (504) 483-9488 | garden@nocp.org | | |
| Thursdays at Twilight | | Concert-- Benny Grunch & The Bunch | | Thursday, October 4 | | Open 5 'til 8pm, Performance at 6pm | | Botanical Garden- Pavilion of the Two Sisters |
You can't say
Benny, "Aint Dere No More", cause he will be right here in the
garden performing his New Orleans hits as only Benny and the
Bunch can do. This will be his first appearance at our Twilight
series, and I am sure it will be one you will never forget. Website: Benny Grunch & The Bunch
Mint juleps, wine, beer, soft drinks, water, and food available for purchase, no outside food and drink or pets allowed. Admission is not included in Friends of City Park membership.
Click here to purchase tickets for adults online now!
Tickets for children available only at the gate.
| | Adults $10 | | | (504) 483-9488 | garden@nocp.org | | |
| Thursdays at Twilight | | Concert-- John Rankin with guests Tom Sancton and Tom Fisher | | Thursday, October 11 | | Open 5 'til 8pm, Performance at 6pm | | Botanical Garden- Pavilion of the Two Sisters |
John Rankin is a master of finger style guitar music,
applying it to an eclectic array of genres: classical, jazz blues, and
classic New Orleans music. He will be joined in concert by
clarinetists Tom Fisher and Tom Sancton who he collaborated
with on his "The Classic Jazz Trio", CD released in 2010.
Mint juleps, wine, beer, soft drinks, water, and food available for purchase, no outside food and drink or pets allowed. Admission is not included in Friends of City Park membership.
Click here to purchase tickets for adults online now!
Tickets for children available only at the gate.
| | Adults $10 | | | (504) 483-9488 | garden@nocp.org | | |
| | Voodoo Experience | | October 26, 27, 28 | | | Roosevelt Mall | | | | Voodoo Experience | | | | | |
| Celebration In The Oaks | | Preview Party | | Friday, November 16 | | 7:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. | | Botanical Garden and Amusement Park | This sparkling holiday party previewing the Celebration in the Oaks light display benefits the New Orleans Botanical Garden. Food and unlimited adult beverages from over 100 of New Orleans' finest restaurants and spirit providers will be featured along with entertainment to satisfy everyone's musical appetite, all among a million twinkling lights. And for the kid in all of us, rides on the historic Carousel and Train are back to ride in 2010! All attendees must be 21 or over. Purchase Tickets online.
| | $100 in advance, $120 day of; $90 Friends of City Park (limit 4 per membership in advance only) | | Purchase tickets now! | | (504) 483-9415 | info@celebrationintheoaks.com | | |
| Celebration In The Oaks | | Childrens' Preview Party | | Sunday, November 18 | | 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. | | Amusement Park and Storyland | An all-inclusive party just for pint-sized "patrons" and their parents featuring
- all the foods kids can't get enough of-- hamburgers, hot dogs, pizza, cookies, candy, mac and cheese, ice cream, meat balls, cake, chips, fruits, soft drinks, and much more!
- all the Amusement Rides and Storyland, including the new Musik Express, Slime buckets, Ferris wheel, Coney Tower, Roller Coaster, Tilt=-A-Whirl, Scrambler, Bumper Cars, Slide, and the historic Carousel and miniature train decorated for the season.
- unique live entertainment featuring DJ music, Zapp's Bubble Station, face painting, and other treats.
The Children's Preview Party is a terrific opportunity for kids to enjoy their very own holiday tradition before the nightly crowds and feel like little kings and queens at the same time. And just think... moms and dads don't have to do a thing this one holiday evening but enjoy the family experience. Attendance Limited to 1500. | | $30; $25 for Friends of City Park (limit 4 per membership) | | Purchase tickets now! | | (504) 483-9415 | info@celebrationintheoaks.com | | |
| | Celebration In The Oaks | | Opens the night after Thanksgiving | Friday and Saturday 6 to 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday 6 to 10 p.m. | | Botanical Garden, Amusement Park, and Storyland | City Park's annual holiday lighting exhibit and festival returns with old favorites and new attractions. The displays will be open weekends only starting November 25th through November 27th, open nightly starting December 1 through January 1, closed December 24th and 31st, Open December 25th. See celebrationintheoaks.com for information and updates on closures due to weather. Purchase Tickets online now, print at home, and go straight to the gate! A $1 per ticket service charge applies. Unlimited ridebands ($17) and single ride ticjete ($3) are not available online but are available inside the Amusement Park.
| | $7 per person, children under age 3 free. Friends of City Park free with valid membership | | celebrationintheoaks.com | | (504) 483-9415 | info@celebrationintheoaks.com | | |
Athletics
| | American Cancer Society Relay | | Saturday, May 19 | | | Big Lake | | | | | | | | |
| | Fat Boy 5K Race | | Sunday, May 27 | | | Peristyle | | | | | | | | |
| | American Cancer Society 5K | | Sunday, October 7 | | | Roosevelt Mall | | | | | | | | |
| | Crescent City Fall Classic | | Saturday, November 3 | | | Roosevelt Mall | | | | | | | | |
| | Celebration in the Oaks Run*Walk | | Saturday, December 8 | | | TBA | A registration fee is charged. Participants are entitled to free early walking tour admission (Garden, Amusements, and Storyland), a commemorative glow-in-the-dark T-shirt, and refreshments. Registration begins at 2:00 p.m., the race at 4:00 p.m. For pre-registration or other information, visit the Crescent City Fitness Foundation website.
| | Registration Fee | | Crescent City Fitness Foundation | | | | | |
Education
None currently scheduled.
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Other
| | Cork in the Park | | Friday, May 18 | | 6-8 p.m. | | Botanical Garden- Pavilion of the Two Sisters | | Wine Tasting event benefiting City Park sponsored by Merrill Lynch and Republic National Distributing Company.
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| | Board of Commissioners Meeting | | Tuesday, May 22 | | 4:00 p.m. | | Park Administration Building | | The City Park Board of Commissioners generally meets the fourth Tuesday of each month except August. Meetings begin at 4:00 p.m. in the Board Room of the City Park Administration building unless otherwise noted. Please call (504) 482-4888 to verify specific meeting dates. | | | Past minutes | | | | | |
| | Plant Sale | | Saturday, June 9 | | 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon | | Pelican Greenhouse | | New Orleans Botanical Garden Plant Sale. Bring a wagon and arrive early for best selection. Checks or cash accepted, sorry, no credit cards. Pelican Greenhouse is located just off Henry Thomas (Golf) Drive just south of the I-610 underpass. (map) | | Admission to sales area is free; plant prices vary | | | | | | |
| | Board of Commissioners Meeting | | Tuesday, June 26 | | 4:00 p.m. | | Park Administration Building | | The City Park Board of Commissioners generally meets the fourth Tuesday of each month except August. Meetings begin at 4:00 p.m. in the Board Room of the City Park Administration building unless otherwise noted. Please call (504) 482-4888 to verify specific meeting dates. | | | Past Minutes | | | | | |
| Thursdays at Twilight | | Concert-- Swingaroux | | Thursday, July 5 | | Open 5 'til 8pm, Performance at 6pm | | Botanical Garden- Pavilion of the Two Sisters |
Come celebrate the Fourth of July with
the sounds of Swingaroux as they perform the Big Band
sound that was so popular in America during and after World
War 2. Come get "In The Mood" with the music of Swingaroux! Website: Swingaroux
Mint juleps, wine, beer, soft drinks, water, and food available for purchase, no outside food and drink or pets allowed. Admission is not included in Friends of City Park membership.
Click here to purchase tickets for adults online now!
Tickets for children available only at the gate.
| | Adults $10 | | | | | | |
| | Plant Sale | | Saturday, July 14 | | 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon | | Pelican Greenhouse | | New Orleans Botanical Garden Plant Sale. Bring a wagon and arrive early for best selection, all quantities are limited. Checks or cash accepted, sorry, no credit cards. Pelican Greenhouse is located just off Henry Thomas (Golf) Drive just south of the I-610 underpass. (map) | | | | | | | |
| | Board of Commissioners Meeting | | Tuesday, July 24 | | 4:00 p.m. | | Park Administration Building | | The City Park Board of Commissioners generally meets the fourth Tuesday of each month except August. Meetings begin at 4:00 p.m. in the Board Room of the City Park Administration building unless otherwise noted. Please call (504) 482-4888 to verify specific meeting dates. | | | Past minutes | | | | | |
| Friends of City Park's | | Friends' Fest | | Wednesday, July 25 | | 6pm-9pm | | Amusement Park and Storyland | | Join Friends of City Park for their third annual member appreciation party! Friends of City Park Members will gain FREE admission, FREE rides and more all night!
To enjoy this exclusive night in City Park, become a Friends of City Park member by visiting friendsofcitypark.com or by calling (504) 483-9376. | | Free for Friends of City Park members | | Friends of City Park | | | | | |
| | Plant Sale | | Saturday, August 11 | | 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon | | Pelican Greenhouse | | New Orleans Botanical Garden Plant Sale. Bring a wagon and arrive early for best selection- all quantities are limited. Checks or cash accepted, sorry, no credit cards. Pelican Greenhouse is located just off Henry Thomas (Golf) Drive just south of the I-610 underpass. (map) | | | | | | | |
| Thursdays at Twilight | | Concert-- The Mystics | | Thursday, August 16 | | Open 5 'til 8pm, Performance at 6pm | | Botanical Garden- Pavilion of the Two Sisters |
The ever-popular Mystics are back
again performing songs of the great MOTOWN era. This year
they will be joined by a group of female vocalists performing
songs from the Supremes.
Mint juleps, wine, beer, soft drinks, water, and food available for purchase, no outside food and drink or pets allowed. Admission is not included in Friends of City Park membership.
Click here to purchase tickets for adults online now!
Tickets for children available only at the gate.
| | Adults $10 | | | | | | |
| | Board of Commissioners Meeting | | August- No Meeting | | | Park Administration Building | | The City Park Board of Commissioners generally meets the fourth Tuesday of each month except August. Meetings begin at 4:00 p.m. in the Board Room of the City Park Administration building unless otherwise noted. Please call (504) 482-4888 to verify specific meeting dates.. | | | Past minutes | | | | | |
| Thursdays at Twilight | | Concert-- New Orleans Cottonmouth Kings | | Thursday, August 30 | | Open 5 'til 8pm, Performance at 6pm | | Botanical Garden- Pavilion of the Two Sisters |
Smokin'
Swing! The New Orleans Cottonmouth Kings are composed of
six former members of the now defunct New Orleans Jazz
Vipers. This group is often known for their unamplified
simplicity covering obscure and popular tunes alike.
Continuing to carry the torch, these fellas are performing
regularly in New Orleans playing unapologetic, no nonsense,
traditional and not so New Orleans Jazz.
Mint juleps, wine, beer, soft drinks, water, and food available for purchase, no outside food and drink or pets allowed. Admission is not included in Friends of City Park membership.
Click here to purchase tickets for adults online now!
Tickets for children available only at the gate.
| | Adults $10 | | | | | | |
| | Plant Sale | | Saturday, September 8 | | 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon | | Pelican Greenhouse | | New Orleans Botanical Garden Plant Sale. Bring a wagon and arrive early for best selection- all quantities are limited. Checks or cash accepted, sorry, no credit cards. Pelican Greenhouse is located just off Henry Thomas (Golf) Drive just south of the I-610 underpass. (map) | | | | | | | |
| | Board of Commissioners Meeting | | Tuesday, September 25 | | 4:00 p.m. | | Park Administration Building | | The City Park Board of Commissioners generally meets the fourth Tuesday of each month except August. Meetings begin at 4:00 p.m. in the Board Room of the City Park Administration building unless otherwise noted. Please call (504) 482-4888 to verify specific meeting dates. | | | Past Minutes | | | | | |
| | Board of Commissioners Meeting | | Tuesday, October 23 | | 4:00 p.m. | | Park Administration Building | | The City Park Board of Commissioners generally meets the fourth Tuesday of each month except August. Meetings begin at 4:00 p.m. in the Board Room of the City Park Administration building unless otherwise noted. Please call (504) 482-4888 to verify specific meeting dates. | | | Past minutes | | | | | |
| Celebration In The Oaks | | Preview Party | | Friday, November 16 | | 7:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. | | Botanical Garden and Amusement Park | This sparkling holiday party previewing the Celebration in the Oaks light display benefits the New Orleans Botanical Garden. Food and unlimited adult beverages from over 100 of New Orleans' finest restaurants and spirit providers will be featured along with entertainment to satisfy everyone's musical appetite, all among a million twinkling lights. And for the kid in all of us, rides on the historic Carousel and Train are back to ride in 2010! All attendees must be 21 or over. Purchase Tickets online.
| | $100 in advance, $120 day of; $90 Friends of City Park (limit 4 per membership in advance only) | | Purchase tickets now! | | | | | |
| Celebration In The Oaks | | Childrens' Preview Party | | Sunday, November 18 | | 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. | | Amusement Park and Storyland | An all-inclusive party just for pint-sized "patrons" and their parents featuring
- all the foods kids can't get enough of-- hamburgers, hot dogs, pizza, cookies, candy, mac and cheese, ice cream, meat balls, cake, chips, fruits, soft drinks, and much more!
- all the Amusement Rides and Storyland, including the new Musik Express, Slime buckets, Ferris wheel, Coney Tower, Roller Coaster, Tilt=-A-Whirl, Scrambler, Bumper Cars, Slide, and the historic Carousel and miniature train decorated for the season.
- unique live entertainment featuring DJ music, Zapp's Bubble Station, face painting, and other treats.
The Children's Preview Party is a terrific opportunity for kids to enjoy their very own holiday tradition before the nightly crowds and feel like little kings and queens at the same time. And just think... moms and dads don't have to do a thing this one holiday evening but enjoy the family experience. Attendance Limited to 1500. | | $30; $25 for Friends of City Park (limit 4 per membership) | | Purchase tickets now! | | | | | |
| | Celebration In The Oaks | | Opens the night after Thanksgiving | Friday and Saturday 6 to 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday 6 to 10 p.m. | | Botanical Garden, Amusement Park, and Storyland | City Park's annual holiday lighting exhibit and festival returns with old favorites and new attractions. The displays will be open weekends only starting November 25th through November 27th, open nightly starting December 1 through January 1, closed December 24th and 31st, Open December 25th. See celebrationintheoaks.com for information and updates on closures due to weather. Purchase Tickets online now, print at home, and go straight to the gate! A $1 per ticket service charge applies. Unlimited ridebands ($17) and single ride ticjete ($3) are not available online but are available inside the Amusement Park.
| | $7 per person, children under age 3 free. Friends of City Park free with valid membership | | celebrationintheoaks.com | | | | | |
| | Board of Commissioners Meeting | | Tuesday, November 27 | | 4:00 p.m. | | Park Administration Building | | The City Park Board of Commissioners generally meets the fourth Tuesday of each month except August. Meetings begin at 4:00 p.m. in the Board Room of the City Park Administration building unless otherwise noted. Please call (504) 482-4888 to verify specific meeting dates. | | | Past Minutes | | | | | |
| | Board of Commissioners Meeting | | Tuesday, December 18 | | 4:00 p.m. | | Park Administration Building | | The City Park Board of Commissioners generally meets the fourth Tuesday of each month except August. Meetings begin at 4:00 p.m. in the Board Room of the City Park Administration building unless otherwise noted. Please call (504) 482-4888 to verify specific meeting dates. | | | Past minutes | | | | | |
Please visit our home page for a listing of City Park attractions that have reopened and their hours of operation.
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