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!
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.
Take a tour of the Haunted Mortuary - if you dare. The mansion was built in 1872 and served as a funeral home for many years, performing over 20,000 funerals. Through extensive investigations with sophisticated EVP technology and tools, it has been proven that the property is haunted. Stop by the Haunted Mortuary, you could be the next visitor to hear something strange, see an apparition or feel the cold presence of something from beyond.
Feast on contemporary French cuisine at Restaurant August in the Central Business District of New Orleans. The restaurant offers an elegant environment and a two-story wine room, stocked with wines from France, Italy and the United States. Restaurant August provides a luxurious, romantic getaway for you and your date.