Resort News
Winter 2011 Resort News
Featured local event, attraction & business Mardi Gras is a marathon, not a sprint! Even though Fat Tuesday is March 8, several big weekends lead up to that date. Parades are scheduled February 19-20 and 25-27. For more information visit www.mardigrasneworleans.com or check out our recent post on Festiva's Blog. In the spirit of the Season visit Mardi Gras World during your vacation. "Mardi Gras World is the most unique attraction in America's most uniquely attractive city. It's a world of wonders, created for you by the people who bring Mardi Gras to life every year-the artists of Blaine Kern Studios. The colors, the lights, the music, the joie de vivre. It's all here in one magical place where you can peek behind the curtain and see Mardi Gras in the making. You haven't truly experienced Carnival until you've explored Mardi Gras World." Stanleys Restaurant, located 547 St Ann Street is a breakfast, brunch, or lunch must during your stay in New Orleans. It is located less than ½ mile from the resort, right on Jackson Square. In this laid-back atmosphere you can go decadent with Eggs Stella (poached egg over a soft shell crab), or simple with a more than filling Omelet Sandwich. Indulge in dessert for breakfast and try the Banana's Foster Waffles. November 2010 Festiva Resort News We began renovations in units 201 and 202 on November 1. November 2010 Featured Business
Restaurant: The Palm Court Jazz Café - Great Creole and live traditional jazz. It is located on Decatur Street in a fully restored early 19th century building. Since its opening in 1989, it has fulfilled the need of entertainment in an elegant but relaxed period atmosphere. October 2010 Resort News October 2010 Featured Attraction Tour: Historic Haunts: The Myths and Legends of the Vieux Carré: Tues. - Sun. throughout October at 2 p.m. Halloween Day at 11 a.m., 2 p.m. & 3 p.m. Admission is $5. Introduced in 2009, the popular Halloween-inspired tour of The Collection's Louisiana History Galleries explores the truth behind New Orleans's more seedy legends and the French Quarter's most infamous characters. The tour discusses the documented history and how it may have inspired the legends, allowing attendees to decide on their own what is myth and what is grisly truth. Including the likes of Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau, rumored sadistic slave-owner Madame Lalaurie and pirate Jean Laffite, the tour examines 10 "haunted" locations in the Quarter using research conducted at the Williams Research Center. Historic Haunts is intended for an adult audience. October 2010 Local Events Oct. 14-21: 21st Annual New Orleans Film Festival Oct. 27: Harvest the Music Free Concert Series with Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk at Lafayette Square Oct 28. : Tony Bennet live at the Mahalia Jackson Theatre for the Performing Arts Oct. 29-31: 12th Annual Voodoo Music Experience in City Park Oct. 30: Krewe of Halloween in the Boo Carre': New Orleans Official Halloween Parade September 2010 Resort News In August, pillows and blankets throughout the resort were replaced with new ones. In November we will bgin renovations on two more units, with plans to have them available by the new year. September 2010 Featured Businesses & Attractions Restaurant: Festiva Resorts has a new neighbor! Join us in welcoming Three Muses restaurant and bar as a wonderful new addition to the Marigny. Find out more about Three Muses on Urban Spoon. Musuem: If you are a fan of history, you need to visit New Orleans' own National World War II Mueseum. The museum opened its doors to the public on June 6, 2000, the 56th anniversary of D-Day. Wondering why the museum is located in New Orleans? The main reason the museum is located in New Orleans is because the city was where the "Higgins Boats," vital to D-Day operations were designed, built and tested. While there you can eat at the American Sector where one of America's greatest chefs, New Orleans' own John Besh, will serve you impressive culinary delights. February 2010 The new year is in full swing, and all of the staff at Frenchmen Orleans look forward to making your vacation dreams come true in 2010! We would like to recognize one of our valued guest services representatives, Constance Argueta, who finished off 2009 with a bang by graduating from the University of New Orleans Local News & Events Congratulations to the New Orleans Saints on a 31-17 victory over the Indianapolis Colts in Superbowl XLIV in Miami on Feb. 7! This was the first ever appearance for the Saints in the Superbowl, and it was a fantastic game. Residents and visitors alike flooded the city in celebration of the win. Go Saints! The party hasn't stopped yet, and Mardi Gras is right around the corner with Fat Tuesday on February 16. This year's celebration will mark the 173rd year of parading in New Orleans, and will be the fourth Mardi Gras celebration since Hurricane Katrina devastated the city. A record number of visitors is expected this year and Festiva's Frenchmen Orleans is the perfect place to take it all in. If you can't make it this year it's never too late to start planning for next year, because as the city's motto reiterates, laissez les bon temps rouler year after year.December 2009 Resort News The Frenchmen Orleans Staff would like to wish everybody Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year! Rooms are still available at the Frenchmen Orleans for the coming weeks. Mention this website and receive 10% off of your nightly stay. The staff and guests are enjoying the new lobby and check-in center that was completed mid-November. Local News & Events Get wrapped up in the passion and help cheer on the undefeated New Orleans Saints! Remaining home games include the Dallas Cowboys on December 19 and The Tampa Bay Buccaneers on December 27. You can now catch the familiar sounds of New Orleans in your home no matter where you live. Listen to great Blues and Jazz at www.wwoz.org. This site is also a great resource for musical festivals that happen in our city. Click here to find out what's happening in New Orleans over the winter holidays! This New Years Eve, party with the locals on Frenchmen Street or visit always-popular Bourbon Street. Count down to midnight with the crowd at the city's most popular New Year's Eve party in Jackson Square with live music, fireworks and more! If you want to dance your way into the New Year, check out the Dance Renaissance FestivalNew Year's Eve Masquerade Ball if you're feeling especially festive. from Dec. 31 - Jan. 3 with four nights of dancing to local musicians and performers, workshops taught by world-class instructors and a SEC and Big East Fans will converge on New Years Day to watch the Sugar Bowl. For more information please visit the official Sugar Bowl website. October/November News & Events Frenchmen Street is always bustling, and the fall months are no exception. If you missed the local Halloween festivities, there's still plenty to look forward to when you visit New Orleans this fall. Nov. 7: 8th Annual New Orleans Book Fair, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. on the 500-600 blocks of Frenchmen Street. Nov. 7: 20th Annual Mirliton Festival, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. in the Bywater Neighborhood, a five-minute walk from the Frenchmen Orleans.
October 29-31: Voodoo Festival
A rock version of JazzFest for all ages with over 80 bands
October 31: Frenchmen Street’s Halloween Costume party
Spooky fun just steps away from the resort
September 2009 News In July we enjoyed another successful Frenchmen Street Jazz Strut and Satchmo Festival. If you missed it this time, we encourage you to make it next year. If you love jazz or live music in general…this is the perfect summer vacation destination for you!
September and October have several interesting Festivals lined up including:
Enjoy parades and street parties all weekend long
July 2009 News If you’re in New Orleans next weekend, be a part of the 9th Annual Satchmo Club Strut, where the sounds and spirit of Louis Armstrong come to life along our very own Frenchmen Street! On Friday, July 31 from 6 p.m. until 2 a.m. strutters pay one price for admission to several of the city’s premiere music clubs that will feature top jazz bands who will be honoring Lous Armstrong’s legacy for one special night. On Frenchmen Street alone, 30 top jazz bands will be playing at nine different clubs. You don’t even have to leave the resort for entertainment as the Storyville Stompers will be performing in the lot adjacent to the Frenchmen Orleans starting at 6 p.m. From 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. the jazz dance competition will take place right outside of the property’s front door! Visit the Jazz Centennial Celebration website for tickets and more information about this local tribute festival. Please note that Frenchmen Street will be closed to vehicle traffic during this time. Contact us if you are checking in and will not be able to arrive before 5:45 p.m. and we will make arrangements for you. Call 5047-943-3100 ext 6106. When you book your room, mention this website and receive 15% off our rack rates!
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