Bart's Office

Take part celebrating the life, work and literary accomplishments of one of America's most important writers at the Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival. Williams is remembered through writing workshops, panel discussions, literary readings, stage performances, a book fair, music, writing contests and other events incorporating literature, poetry and other art forms - and more importantly, food and drink!

Explore the swampland with Cajun Encounters on their Honey Island Swamp Tours. The tour takes place on a 24-passenger boat that lets tour patrons get up close and personal with the wildlife that inhabits the swamp. Keep your eyes open for alligators, raccoons, owls, wild boars, nutria, snakes, turtles, birds, bears and more.

Come see performances by some of the best local musicians in the Crescent City area at d.b.a New Orleans. Not only does d.b.a..offer the best in nightlife entertainment and live local music, the venue has had a couple of superstars like Jimmy Buffet, Stevie Wonder and Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown drop in for a show. Be sure to order a drink or two, the club has one of the best selections of beer and spirits in the city.