RADIO STATIONS WWOZ 90.7 FM 504-568-1239 Community supported, non-commercial radio broadcasting the sounds of New Orleans. Tune in to 90.7 FM for local music and culture, online at wwoz.org or via our free Android, Blackberry and iPhone apps. – French Quarter Preservation Resource Center prcno.org / 923 Tchoupitoulas St., NO 70130 / 504-581-7032 Promotes the preservation, restoration and revitalization of New Orleans’ historical architecture and neighborhoods. Visitors are welcome to our magnificent headquarters just two blocks from the convention center for free neighborhood walking brochures. Headquarters also available for event rental. – Convention/Warehouse/Arts District NetWork Volunteers networknola.org / 4035 Washington Ave., NO 70125 / 504-233-2995 Customizes volunteer experiences for all types of groups from 15 to 10,000 people. We find the best volunteer project(s) for your group and can manage the entire experience from transportation to the final impact report and everything between. – Garden District/Uptown wwoz.org / P.O. Box 51840, NO 70151 / TELEVISION STATIONS WWL-TV, Channel 4 / 504-529-4444 This legendary CBS affiliate dominates the market with our powerful Eyewitness News franchise, double digit ratings and network-quality production. – French Quarter Saint James Parish Welcome Center stjamesla.com / 1094 US Hwy. 61, P.O. Box 629, Gramercy 70052 / 225-562-2525, 800-367-7852 Come experience South Louisiana as you’ve never seen it before. Browse in our renovated French Creole house, where you can see our plantation homes and attractions. – Outside Metro Area New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity wwl-tv.com / 1024 N. Rampart St., NO 70116 habitat-nola.org / 2900 Elysian Fields Ave., NO 70122 / 504-861-2077 New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity is dedicated to building affordable home ownership opportunities for people in need, playing a major role in rebuilding New Orleans by mobilizing volunteers and eliminating poverty housing. – New Orleans East projectswithpurpose.com / 708 Phosphor TOURIST INFORMATION SERVICES Basin St. Station 70112 / 504-293-2600, 888-626-5860 Historic visitor and information center. Travel counselors, maps, parking, art, music, New Orleans film, gift shop, refreshments. Hop-On Hop-Off sightseeing tours. Historic St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 walking tours. On the edge of the French Quarter. Available for private events. – French Quarter St. Bernard Parish Tourist Commission & Visitor Information Center Projects with Purpose visitstbernard.com / 409 Aycock St., Arabi basinststation.com / 501 Basin St., NO 70032 / 504-278-4242 New Orleans’ most historic neighbor. Pick up information about the Battle of New Orleans, San Bernardo Scenic Byway, Islenos, world-class fishing, and more at the Aycock Barn Visitor Center in Historic Old Arabi. – Chalmette Ave., Metairie 70005 / 504-934-1000, 866-214-6957 Experience Voluntourism and make a difference! PWP designs all facets of custom Volunteer Events tailored to any group’s interests! Spend a day having fun and giving back, while PWP takes care of all the details! – Jefferson Parish SBP TRANSLATORS & INTERPRETERS Lighthouse Louisiana lighthouselouisiana.org / 123 State St., NO 70118 / 504-899-4501 A professional, responsive, sign language interpreting agency, ready to work with you to accommodate deaf and hard-of-hearing attendees. Call us for communication access for your conference. – Garden District/Uptown Expedia Local Expert NO 70130 / 504-434-3332 Provides all the planning you need to make your visit to New Orleans an unforgettable experience. Call or visit our Expedia Local Expert hospitality desk for travel tips, exclusive offers, and a special welcome packet. – French Quarter expedia.com / 600 Decatur St., First floor, stbernardproject.org / 8324 Parc Pl., Chalmette 70043 / 504-277-6831 SBP is New Orleans based national nonprofit committed to disaster recovery and resilience. Having rebuilt more than 625 homes in New Orleans (1,060-plus nationwide), SBP provides a customized and turnkey volunteer experience, with no construction experience necessary. – Chalmette WEDDING PLANNING & CONSULTANTS Sapphire Events St., Suite 303, NO 70130 / 504-383-4376 Our premier destination wedding and event planning company will get to the core of who you are. From your sense of style, interests, and personality — we want to cultivate a unique experience that reflects your aesthetic and vision. – Convention/Warehouse/Arts District Houma Area Convention and Visitors Bureau 70359 / 985-868-2732, 800-688-2732 Discover Louisiana’s Bayou Country — only 45 minutes southwest of New Orleans. Enjoy a relaxing getaway. Experience swamp tours, plantations, world-class fishing, festivals, unforgettable Cajun food, dancing, music and much more. – Outside Metro Area houmatravel.com / 114 Tourist Dr., Gray Real-Time Captioning and Interpreting Services, LLC sapphireeventsnola.com / 610 S. Peters collegecaptioning.com / 381 Hwy. 21, Suite 202, Madisonville 70447 / 800-526-8720 Captioning/CART Services. Instantaneous display of spoken word to text viewable via laptop computer, monitor, big screen, etc. A printed transcript or disk can be made available. Sign Language Interpreting/ Deaf Services — sign language interpreting services at all levels. – Northshore Louisiana Office of Tourism Welcome Center 529 St. Ann St., NO 70116 / 504-568-5661 – French Quarter Universe Language Solutions WEDDING RECEPTION VENUES Bayou Barn bayoubarn.com / 7145 Barataria Blvd., Marrero 70072 / 504-689-2663, 800-TO-BAYOU Rustic barn, outdoor wedding venue on the bayou with enclosed pavilion, large dance floor and stage. Perfect for weddings, bridal showers, rehearsals, corporate events, or parties. In-house catering and full bar. Wedding packages and planning services available. – Westbank universelanguage.com / 70 Bimini Ave., New Orleans Multicultural Tourism Network St., Suite 1170, NO 70112 / 504-265-1417 NOMTN is a full-service tourist information agency. While you’re in New Orleans, let the New Orleans Multicultural Tourism Network connect you to our cultural diversity — the soul of New Orleans. Call for your free visitors guide. – Central Business District soulofneworleans.com / 935 Gravier Kenner 70065 / 504-512-2012, 888-731-7609 Professional conference interpretation/ translation agency offering one of the largest inventories in the USA. Expert technicians and top interpreters in most language combinations. Fully enclosed and table top booths, delegate (push-to-talk) conference microphones, 10,000-plus receivers, headsets. – Jefferson Parish VOLUNTEER SERVICES Camp Restore camprestore.org / 9301 Chef Menteur Hwy., NO 70127 / 504-242-2636 Restore and be restored! Join us and our nonprofit partners throughout Greater New Orleans as we work together to restore faith, home and community. Volunteer housing, meals and project coordination for groups of all sizes. – New Orleans East New Orleans Television (NOTV) Bourbon Orleans, New Orleans Hotel Collection tripsmarter.com / 330 Exchange Pl., Unit 1, NO 70130 / 504-524-9900, ext. 108 FCC Broadcast Visitor Information Station airing in more than 90 percent of New Orleans’ hotel rooms. Current events updates, history, art and culture programming. Restaurants and entertainment features, attractions and more. – French Quarter NO 70116 / 504-523-2222, 866-513-9744 Representative of truly fine and uniquely New Orleans style venues for wedding receptions and group blocks, the New Orleans Hotel Collection’s crown jewel. Call us or go online to view the variety of options we offer for your special day. Rated in the top five on TripAdvisor.com and in Condé Nast Traveler’s Top 10 hotels in New Orleans. – French Quarter bourbonorleans.com / 717 Orleans St., V I S I T O U R W E B S I T E A T NE W O R L E A N S I NF O . C O M 133
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