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EW AAO 2017 52 AAO City Preview • November 11–14, 2017 New Orleans Saints If you're in town before meeting or after it ends, the New Orleans Saints will be playing against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on November 5 and on November 19 against the Wash- ington Redskins. The Shins On November 14, The Shins will play at the Civic Theater at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $35 in advance. The Shins have a long history, starting in 1996. They released their first studio album in 2001, and the fifth album was released earlier this year. You might know some of the indie rock group's popular songs like "New Slang" or "Simple Song." Treme Creole Gumbo Festival www.jazzandheritage.org/treme-gumbo If you plan to stay after the meeting, the Treme Creole Gumbo Festival will take place from November 18–19. This event, held at Louis Armstrong Park, will feature a brass band showcase, and attendees will have the chance to try different types of gumbo. EW Events to check out while you're in the city House of Blues www.houseofblues.com/neworleans The House of Blues offers concerts on many nights. Tickets prices vary, and you can check the website for specific bands and performances. Jay-Z As part of his 4:44 Tour, Jay-Z will be at New Orleans' Smoothie King Center on November 9 at 8:00 p.m. Ticket prices range from $40 to $300. Jay-Z is known for popular songs like "99 Problems," "Big Pimp- in'," and more. Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra www.lpomusic.com The Louisiana Philharmonic Or- chestra holds a variety of concerts throughout the year. On November 3 and November 5, it will feature "Star Wars & Beyond: The Music of John Williams." Tickets range from $20 to $140. There will also by Ellen Stodola EyeWorld Senior Staff Writer New Orleans performing arts and events September 2017 be performances of Tchaikovsky's "Pathetique" on November 16, 17, and 18. Ticket prices range from $20 to $140. Louisiana Renaissance Festival www.larf.net This year's festival will take place on weekends throughout November and early December in Hammond, Louisiana (about an hour outside of New Orleans) from 9:45 a.m. to dusk. New Orleans Opera neworleansopera.org The New Orleans Opera will pres- ent "Orpheus in the Underworld" on November 10 and November 12. Ticket prices range from $26 to $225. This Jacques Offenbach opera is a parody of the life of Orpheus and was chosen this year by the New Orleans Opera to support French opera and French culture. split into three buildings, each with a different theme. The museum is open 7 days a week from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and it is recommended that visitors budget 3 hours to see the exhibits. Admission for adults is $26. Ogden Museum of Southern Art 925 Camp Street 504-539-9650 www.ogdenmuseum.org Highlighting art of the South, the Ogden Museum of Southern Art has a number of both permanent and changing exhibitions. The museum is open every day from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., except Thursday, when it is open until 8:00 p.m. The museum features photographs, paintings, and other works of art. Admission is $13.50 for adults. Other attractions City Park 1 Palm Drive 504-482-4888 www.neworleanscitypark.com City Park has been available to those in New Orleans since 1854. The park is 1,300 acres with special features like botanical gardens, a sculp- ture garden, the Carousel Gardens Amusement Park, and paths for biking and walking. Restored after damage from Hurricane Katrina, City Park continues to attract a number of visitors today. One of the big attractions are oak trees that are hundreds of years old. Besthoff Sculpture Garden 1 Collins Circle 504-658-4100 noma.org/sculpture-garden Located in the City Park and next to the New Orleans Museum of Art, this sculpture garden has more than 50 sculptures covering 5 acres of land. The sculpture garden is open from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Jackson Square 700 Decatur Street 504-658-3200 www.jackson-square.com A historic site originally known as "Place d'Armes," Jackson Square is named for Andrew Jackson and his efforts at the Battle of New Orleans. The area has many historic buildings nearby and faces the Mississippi River. Visitors flock to this area for museums, food, and shopping. It is open 7 days a week from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. during daylight savings time and 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. during winter hours. Mardi Gras World 1380 Port of New Orleans Place 504-361-7821 www.mardigrasworld.com You can still experience Mardi Gras, even if you're not in New Orleans when it's happening. Get a behind- the-scenes tour at Mardi Gras World and learn about some of the histo- ry, while also seeing costumes and where the floats for the big event are made. Mardi Gras World is open 7 days a week from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with tours every 30 minutes. Admission is $19.95 for adults. Preservation Hall 726 St. Peter Street 504-522-2841 www.preservationhall.com/hall Founded to pay homage to New Orleans Jazz, Preservation Hall has been operating in the French Quarter since 1961. The hall itself has been around since 1750 when it was a private home, and before becoming this musical venue, it was a tavern and several other things. Admission is $15 to $20 per person. Saint Louis Cemetery No. 1 425 Basin Street 504-596-3050 While in New Orleans, don't miss the chance to see some of its famous cemeteries. The Saint Louis Ceme- tery is comprised of three different cemeteries, where the graves are above ground vaults from the 18th and 19th century. Often a stop on cemetery tours in the city, the St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 is the most well-known and oldest, with thou- sands buried there. EW New Orleans attractions continued from page 50

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