Champions Square/Club XLIV Drive, NO 70112 / 504-587-3663, 800-756-7074 The ideal outdoor location for special events, festivals and concerts. Just steps off the Square is club XLIV and Encore — the perfect VIP location for receptions and seated dinners. – Central Business District champions-square.com / Sugar Bowl Food Art, Inc. foodartinc.com / 801 Carondelet St., NO Joy Theater The Chicory 70130 / 504-524-2381 As a top caterer with more than 20 years’ experience, attention to detail, the highest quality product, the most innovative presentation and concierge-style, has enabled Food Art to become New Orleans’ symbol of culinary excellence. Full-service catering to meet every need. – Convention/Warehouse/Arts District thejoytheater.com / 1200 Canal St., NO 70112 / 504-528-9569 Landmark Canal Street theater restored to its Art Deco grandeur. One block to French Quarter. State-of-the-art 10,000 square foot multi-purpose venue. Capacity of 1,200. Available for receptions, concerts, screenings, lectures and expos. – Central Business District NO 70130 / 504-521-8055 The Chicory, built in 1852 as a coffee warehouse, has more than 20,000 square feet of space to accommodate groups large and small. Beautiful exposed beams, gas lanterns and original brick walls. – Convention/Warehouse/Arts District thechicoryvenue.com / 610 S. Peters St., Fulton Alley fultonalley.com / 600 Fulton St., NO Kingsley House Civic Theatre civicnola.com/inside / 510 O’ Keefe Ave., NO 70113 / 504-272-0865 New Orleans’ oldest theatre, designed by Sam Stone in 1906, is revitalized with an eye to the future to become the city’s newest multipurpose venue, morphing itself to reflect the requirements and mood of the occasion. – Central Business District dillard.edu / 2601 Gentilly Blvd., NO 70122 70130 / 504-208-5569 The perfect venue for corporate bookings, private functions and events from 20 to 1,000 people. Fulton Alley is a boutique bowling alley and game parlor serving a selection of craft cocktails and gourmet comfort food. – Convention/Warehouse/Arts District kingsleyhouse.org / 1600 Constance Generations Hall St., NO 70130 / 504-523-6221 A historic landmark since 1896, Kingsley House has indoor/outdoor spaces great for parties, weddings, fundraisers, etc. Whether an intimate gathering or a large corporate event or convention, Kingsley House can accommodate with its 19th century charm. – Garden District/Uptown generationshall.com / 310 Andrew Higgins Dr., NO 70130 / 504-581-4367 Located in the Warehouse District, one block from the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. More than 35,000 square feet of space available for private parties. We can accommodate groups from 50 to 5,000 guests. – Convention/Warehouse/Arts District Kingsway Dillard University / 504-816-4259 Tradeshow, sports, wedding and conference venue. Available for summer programs, family reunions, banquets, concerts, catering and more. The premier event for every occasion. – Gentilly ihhotel.com / 544 Esplanade Ave., NO 70130 / 504-553-9550 Located in the French Quarter, Kingsway is a legendary 12,000 square foot private residence. This iconic Italianate building is nationally recognized with features in The New York Times, Robb Report and Louisiana Homes and Gardens. – French Quarter lamaisondulacevents.com / 7412 Lakeshore Dr., NO 70124 / 504-309-0700 Offers New Orleans charm in a unique, modern setting overlooking Lake Pontchartrain. The inside will accommodate 125 guests and outside will accommodate 250 guests. Perfect for formal or informal celebrations or corporate events. Call 504-309-0700. – Lakeview/Lakefront lafittesblacksmithshop.com / 941 Bourbon St., NO 70116 / 504-598-4583 The ghost of Jean Lafitte is said to wander the “oldest bar in the U.S.” This French Colonial cottage/ courtyard (circa 1772) is a piano bar. Steeped rich in history. In its youth, served as a hideaway for pirates. – French Quarter George Rodrigue Studio georgerodrigue.com / 730 Royal St., NO La Maison du Lac, LLC Dryades Public Market dryadespublicmarket.com / 1307 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., NO 70113 / 504-644-4841 – Central Business District eiffelsociety.com / 2040 St. Charles Ave., 70116 / 504-581-4244 The exclusive dealer for the art of George Rodrigue. Rodrigue is best known for his Blue Dog paintings, rich portrayals of the Louisiana landscape, and the people of south Louisiana. – French Quarter The Historic Carver Theater Eiffel Society carvertheater.org / 2101 Orleans Ave., NO 70130 / 504-525-2951 A historical piece of the Eiffel Tower brought to New Orleans as Eiffel Society, a special events venue and nightclub offering cocktails, catering, world art and music while over looking beautiful St. Charles Avenue. – Garden District/Uptown NO 70116 / 504-304-0460 The beautiful Carver Theater is a brand new state of the art live historic venue in world-famous Tremé that can be used for music, theater, private functions, weddings, parties and convention meetings. – Tremé Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop House of Blues hob.com/neworleans / 225 Decatur St., NO Fair Grounds Race Course and Slots, A Churchill Downs Co. Blvd., NO 70119 / 504-944-5515 North America’s third-oldest thoroughbred racing facility offers, live racing, slots and eleven OTB/video poker facilities. Private events, weddings and corporate functions available for 50 to 5,000 in our grandstand/clubhouse facility. – Mid-City fairgroundsracecourse.com / 1751 Gentilly 70130 / 504-310-4999 Featuring Southern-inspired cuisine in a casual juke joint setting. Weekday happy hour specials from 4 to 7pm. Sunday Gospel Brunch at 10am. Special event space is available for up to 1,500 guests. Visit website for calendar of live music performances. – French Quarter Latrobe’s on Royal, LLC latrobesonroyal.com / 403 Royal St., NO il Mercato Fat Tuesday New Orleans Original Daiquiris 70130 / 504-831-9415 Fun party venues right on the river and on Bourbon Street. Plan your private group party with us. Great frozen drinks and a full-service bar. Catering available. – French Quarter fat-tuesday.com / 633 Bourbon St., NO ilmercatoevents.com / 1911 Magazine St., NO 70130 / 504-827-2400 Located in a historic building in the Lower Garden District, il Mercato is perfect for weddings, corporate events, and fundraisers. Catering provided by Joel Catering & Special Events. Comfortably serves 100 to 450 guests. – Garden District/Uptown thejaxson.com / 620 Decatur St., Unit 2B, 70130 / 504-299-0601 One of New Orleans’ most architecturally significant buildings, located in the heart of the French Quarter. Latrobe’s can accommodate a wide variety of events. The building’s versatile floor plan makes large or small functions feel extraordinary. – French Quarter Le Musee de fpc lemuseedefpc.com / 2336 Esplanade Ave., NO 70119 / 504-323-5074 This historical house museum is dedicated to the legacy of free people of color. With parlors, courtyard, and decorative arts, this venue is the perfect backdrop for any special event. – Esplanade Ridge The Jaxson The Federal Ballroom NO 70130 / 504-587-2088 A historic venue built in 1923 as a Federal Reserve bank. Located in the Central Business District one block from Canal Street, Immaculate Conception Church, Bourbon Street and the French Quarter. – Central Business District federalballroom.com / 147 Carondelet St., NO 70130 / 504-571-6333 New Orleans’ newest, most exciting French Quarter venue. Located in the restored Jax Brewery building, with elegant surroundings and spectacular cuisine that combines 6,600 square feet of interior space. Enjoy an intoxicating view of the Mississippi River. – French Quarter Mahalia Jackson Theater mahaliajacksontheater.com / 801 N. Rampart St., NO 70112 / 504-525-1052 The self-sustaining home of the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, New Orleans Ballet Association and the New Orleans Opera Association, along with a wide variety of performing arts attractions. – Tremé 70 NEW ORLEANS CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU
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