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The Arts in New Orleans - Part I
By DesertMama | March 4, 2008
I recently had the honor of staying at the stunning Harrah’s New Orleans. The first thing I did upon entering my 20th floor room was run to the window and when I looked outside was I ever thrilled. Talk about a room with a view!
Over my several-day stay I watched tugboats, barges, and ferries make their way along the crescent of the Mississippi River. Observing the maneuvers of these floating apparatuses was like watching an artist at work.
Speaking of artists, New Orleans is brimming with talent and it has the museums and galleries to show for it. Even Harrah’s has a proud collection of artwork and photography displayed throughout the hotel. The lobby has a fabulous display by glass artist Gene Koss while my room was graced with breathtaking photographs taken by Lee Tucker and Richard Sexton.
The evening of my New Orleans arrival I was whisked away for an evening of New Orleans art and culture I will never forget. If you happen to be in town on a Thursday evening you must, must, must stop in the Ogden Museum of Southern Art. 
The museum comes to life through the weekly concerts performed in the museum’s atrium. (Over 400 musicians have performed here since Katrina.) From the moment you enter through the front door you will easily be convinced you’ve walked onto the set of a live Broadway musical. Toes are tapping, hands are clapping, and don’t be surprised when your neighbor stands up and starts dancing or maybe grabs you for a partner. Throughout the evening guests can roam the multi-level museum and its exhibits and stop at one of the many bars set up throughout the museum. The concert can be observed from the various floors. The evening is family friendly, complete with a crafts table for the children.
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March 4th, 2008 at
Nice post on one of my favorite cities! This “traveling mama” is enjoying your great new site!
March 4th, 2008 at
You paint such a colorful image of the Thursday night concert. Makes me want to pack my bags!
March 6th, 2008 at
[...] by DesertMama on March 6, 2008 A few days ago I wrote The Arts in New Orleans - Part I, and as you can tell by the title I’m not done yet. My second day in New Orleans I spent [...]
March 6th, 2008 at
It is such a great city!
Soultravelers3, your site is terrific!
March 11th, 2008 at
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