Nightlife THE CHICORY chicoryvenue.com / 610 S. Peters St., NO, THE FEDERAL BALLROOM 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 federalballroom.com / 147 Carondelet IL MERCATO St., 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 ilmercatoevents.com / 1911 Magazine St., NO, 70130 / 504-827-2400 Located in an 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 CIVIC THEATRE civicnola.com / 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 THE FILLMORE NEW ORLEANS specialevents.livenation.com/the-fillmore-new-orleans / 6 Canal St., NO, THE JAXSON thejaxson.com / 620 Decatur St., Suite CORNET 70130 / 504-872-3295 Featuring 22,000 square feet of flexible design space, full-service event production, customized menus, and creative beverage packages, along with access to the world’s greatest musical entertainment and state-of-the-art lighting and sound . — Convention/Warehouse/Arts District 2B, NO, 70130 / 504-571-6333 New Orleans’ most exciting French Quarter venue is a short “second line” from St . Louis Cathedral . We have it all: magnificent venue, breathtaking views, unparalleled cuisine, and truly amazing personal service . — French Quarter cornetnola.com / 700 Bourbon St., JIMMY CLUB ART LOUNGE NO, 70116 / 504-231-8519 Located on the corner of Bourbon and St . Peter streets, Cornet boasts the biggest, brightest, and best balcony on Bourbon with event space for 5 to 500 guests . Cornet offers Southern fare amid the color and excitement of Bourbon Street with an authentic Mardi Gras balcony experience . — French Quarter FOOD ART, INC. hknola.com/jimmy-club / 2817 Jefferson Hwy., Jefferson, 70121 / 504-444-4113 A full bar, artistic and stylish private event space and music venue for meetings, holiday parties, small gatherings, rehearsal dinners, and more . Full catering and live music available . Check our website for calendar of events . — Jefferson Parish foodartinc.com / 801 Carondelet St., DEGAS HOUSE BED AND BREAKFAST degashouse.com / 2306 Esplanade Ave., NO, 70119 / 504-821-5009, 800-755-6730 Was home to the French Impressionist Master, Edgar Degas, and is a masterpiece of history and hospitality . Experience an unforgettable taste of the legendary and luxurious Creole lifestyle . Creole American breakfast served daily, with a courtyard and grand parlors to create treasured memories . — Esplanade Ridge NO, 70130 / 504-524-2381 As a top caterer with more than 20 years of experience with attention to detail, high-quality products, innovative presentations and concierge service has enabled Food Art to become New Orleans’ symbol of culinary excellence . Full-service catering to meet every need . — Convention/Warehouse/Arts District KINGSLEY HOUSE kingsleyhouse.org / 1600 Constance St., FULTON ALLEY fultonalley.com / 600 Fulton St., NO, 70130 / 504-208-5569 A charming and luxurious gaming parlor and cocktail lounge located in the heart of New Orleans’ Warehouse District . A place where group entertainment from corporate to private social gatherings is our specialty . — Convention/Warehouse/Arts District 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 19th century charm . — Garden District/Uptown LAFITTE’S BLACKSMITH SHOP DILLARD UNIVERSITY dillard.edu / 2601 Gentilly Blvd., NO, GENERATIONS HALL 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, it served as a hideaway for pirates . — French Quarter 70122 / 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 generationshall.com / 310 Andrew Higgins DISTRICT LOUNGE Dr., NO, 70130 / 504-568-1702 Located in the Warehouse District, one block from the Convention Center . With over 35,000 square feet of space available for private parties, we can accommodate groups from 50 to 5,000 guests . — Convention/Warehouse/Arts District LATROBE’S ON ROYAL LLC districtnola.com / 711 Tchoupitoulas St., Unit 500, NO, 70130 / 504-301-1476 Location, location, location . Walking distance from the Convention Center . Book your wedding welcome reception or after-party, birthday or retirement party, corporate happy hour, or watch your favorite sporting event at District Lounge . — Convention/Warehouse/Arts District GREATER NEW ORLEANS FOUNDATION latrobesonroyal.com / 403 Royal St., NO, gnof.org / 919 St. Charles Ave., NO, 70130 / 504-598-4663 One of the oldest and largest philanthropic organizations in the region . We create a thriving community for all . Housed at the Center for Philanthropy, we connect donors to community needs and support our nonprofit partners . — Convention/Warehouse/Arts District 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 F.P.C. THE ELMS MANSION lemuseedefpc.com / 2336 Esplanade Ave., elmsmansion.com / 3029 St. Charles Ave., NO, 70115 / 504-895-9200 Entertain in the grand European ambience of an 1869 Garden District mansion . An exquisitely preserved home operated by the third generation of the Elms family . Customized events, in-house catering, and tours . National Historic Landmark . — Garden District/Uptown THE HISTORIC CARVER THEATER carvertheater.org / 2101 Orleans Ave., NO, 70116 / 504-304-0460 The beautiful Historic Carver Theater is a new state-of-the-art live historic venue in world-famous Treme that can be used for music, theater, private functions, weddings, parties, convention meetings, and more . — Treme 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 . Open to the public by appointment only . — Esplanade Ridge MAHALIA JACKSON THEATER mahaliajacksontheater.com / 1419 FAIR GROUNDS RACE COURSE AND SLOTS, A CHURCHILL DOWNS CO. fairgroundsracecourse.com / 1751 Gentilly HOUSE OF BLUES Blvd., NO, 70119 / 504-944-5515 North America’s third-oldest thoroughbred racing facility offers live racing, slots, and 11 OTB/video poker facilities . Private events, weddings, and corporate functions available for 50 to 5,000 in our grandstand/clubhouse facility . — Mid-City houseofblues.com/neworleans / 225 Decatur St., NO, 70130 / 504-310-4999 Premier special events and live music venue comprised of six distinctive environments . All private event spaces offer a one-stop-shop experience with eclectic cocktails and Southern-inspired cuisine . Space available for up to 1,500 guests . — French Quarter Basin St., NO, 70116 / 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 . — Treme MAISON BOURBON JAZZ CLUB maisonbourbon.com/ / 641 Bourbon St., NO, 70130 / 504-598-4583 One of Bourbon Street’s oldest live jazz clubs is available for private events . Historical building (circa 1799) with French doors wrapping Bourbon and St . Peter streets . Mahogany bar, quaint courtyard, and one of Bourbon’s largest balconies . — French Quarter NEWORLEANS.COM 77
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