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French Quarter Festivals, Inc. Marci Schramm, Executive Director 400 North Peters, Suite 205 New Orleans, LA 70130 Ph 504-522-5730/ Fax 504-522-5711 www.fqfi.org Contact: Rebecca Sell (office) 504-522-5730 (cell) 504-343-5559 (email) [email protected] more FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 30 th Annual Christmas New Orleans Style Event Overview Reveillon Feasts, Cathedral Concerts, Festive Events A season of cheer for visitors and locals alike! NEW ORLEANS, LA (November 11, 2014) –Named a “World's Best City” by Travel + Leisure readers (one of only two American cities to make the list) and recipient of the prestigious World Tourism Award, New Orleans one of the world’s most fascinating cities is where the holiday season shines bright! French Quarter Festivals, Inc. proudly announces details of the 30 th Anniversary Christmas New Orleans Style (CNOS). CNOS, a monthlong collaboration between French Quarter Festivals, Inc. (FQFI) and the New Orleans Tourism Marketing Corporation (NOTMC), has helped the city establish itself as one the world’s top holiday destinations. Throughout December, FQFI works closely with retailers, restaurants, hotels, arts, and community organizations to produce and promote over 70 quality holiday events that have helped local businesses and the tourism industry stay aglow during a traditionally slow period; the economic impact has been tremendous for the city and state. FQFI Executive Director Marci Schramm said, “For the last 30 years, Christmas New Orleans Style has brought tremendous joy to visitors and locals alike. From our St. Louis Cathedral concerts to beloved traditions like Celebration in the Oaks, December is a showcase of the best the city has to offer. Plus, our incredible weather, sense of tradition, and southern hospitality can’t be beat.” Christmas New Orleans Style 2014 continues the popular tradition of free concerts at St. Louis Cathedral and features several festive, citywide events such as: nightly excursions through the magnificent lighting display at City Park’s Celebration in the Oaks; family activities including children's teas and cookie decorating; historical characters strolling

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French Quarter Festivals, Inc. Marci Schramm, Executive Director

400 North Peters, Suite 205 New Orleans, LA 70130

Ph 504-522-5730/ Fax 504-522-5711 www.fqfi.org

Contact: Rebecca Sell

(office) 504-522-5730 (cell) 504-343-5559

(email) [email protected]

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  FOR  IMMEDIATE  RELEASE                        

30th  Annual  Christmas  New  Orleans  Style  Event  Overview  

Reveillon  Feasts,  Cathedral  Concerts,  Festive  Events    A  season  of  cheer  for  visitors  and  locals  alike!  

 

NEW  ORLEANS,  LA  (November  11,  2014)  –Named  a  “World's  Best  City”  by  Travel  +  Leisure  readers  (one  of  only  two  

American  cities  to  make  the  list)  and  recipient  of  the  prestigious  World  Tourism  Award,  New  Orleans-­‐-­‐  one  of  the  world’s  

most  fascinating  cities-­‐-­‐  is  where  the  holiday  season  shines  bright!      French  Quarter  Festivals,  Inc.  proudly  announces  

details  of  the  30th  Anniversary  Christmas  New  Orleans  Style  (CNOS).      

 

CNOS,  a  month-­‐long  collaboration  between  French  Quarter  Festivals,  Inc.  (FQFI)  and  the  New  Orleans  Tourism  

Marketing  Corporation  (NOTMC),  has  helped  the  city  establish  itself  as  one  the  world’s  top  holiday  destinations.    

Throughout  December,  FQFI  works  closely  with  retailers,  restaurants,  hotels,  arts,  and  community  organizations  to  

produce  and  promote  over  70  quality  holiday  events  that  have  helped  local  businesses  and  the  tourism  industry  stay  

aglow  during  a  traditionally  slow  period;  the  economic  impact  has  been  tremendous  for  the  city  and  state.    FQFI  

Executive  Director  Marci  Schramm  said,  “For  the  last  30  years,  Christmas  New  Orleans  Style  has  brought  tremendous  joy  

to  visitors  and  locals  alike.  From  our  St.  Louis  Cathedral  concerts  to  beloved  traditions  like  Celebration  in  the  Oaks,  

December  is  a  showcase  of  the  best  the  city  has  to  offer.  Plus,  our  incredible  weather,  sense  of  tradition,  and  southern  

hospitality  can’t  be  beat.”  

 

Christmas  New  Orleans  Style  2014  continues  the  popular  tradition  of  free  concerts  at  St.  Louis  Cathedral  and  features  

several  festive,  citywide  events  such  as:  nightly  excursions  through  the  magnificent  lighting  display  at  City  Park’s  

Celebration  in  the  Oaks;  family  activities  including  children's  teas  and  cookie  decorating;  historical  characters  strolling  

 

 

and  caroling  in  the  French  Quarter;  holiday  cruises  on  the  Steamboat  Natchez;  theatrical  and  musical  performances;  

special  tours  of  private  residences,  bed  and  breakfasts,  and  antebellum  homes  dressed  in  holiday  finery;  concerts  at  the  

Ogden  Museum;  a  Christmas  parade  down  Canal  Street;  and  a  Reindeer  Run  for  children.  More  than  70  activities  are  

planned,  with  plenty  of  opportunities  to  enjoy  incredible  dining,  shopping,  and  culture.  

 

Cathedral  Concerts  

CNOS  celebrates  New  Orleans  rich  musical  heritage  with  jazz  musicians,  gospel  choirs,  classical  ensembles,  and  others  

performing  the  sounds  of  the  season  with  concerts  in  St.  Louis  Cathedral  in  Jackson  Square.    Concerts  at  St.  Louis  

Cathedral  take  place  at  6  p.m.  on  December  1-­‐4,  7-­‐10,  and  14-­‐18th.    In  addition,  a  CNOS  preview  concert  takes  place  

Thursday,  November  20th  at  6:30  p.m.  to  coincide  with  the  French  Market’s  tree  lighting  at  Washington  Artillery  Park.  

Another  concert,  the  annual  St.  Louis  Cathedral  Basilica  Holiday  Concert  takes  place  Sunday,  December  21  at  5:30  p.m.,  

prior  to  Caroling  in  Jackson  Square.  Enjoy  performances  from  Symphony  Chorus  of  New  Orleans,  Leroy  Jones,  Crescent  

City  Brass  Quintet.  Betty  Winn  and  One  A-­‐Chord,  Ellis  Marsalis,  Shades  of  Praise,  Rachel  Van  Voorhees,  Tim  Laughlin,  

French  and  Belgian  Songs  for  the  Holidays  with  Helen  Gillet  and  Friends,  St.  Raymond  /  St.  Leo  Voices  of  Greatness  

Gospel  Choir,  O  Holy  Night  of  Opera,  Hot  Club  of  New  Orleans,  Ronnie  Kole,  and  Karol  Mossakowski,  Young  Artist  in  

Residence,  St.  Louis  Cathedral.      All  concerts  are  free  and  open  to  the  public.  

 

New  for  2014:  Reveillon  on  the  Rocks  

The  Reveillon  dinner  has  been  celebrated  in  homes  and  restaurants  all  over  New  Orleans  since  the  1850s.  This  year,  

FQFI  asked  local  bartenders  to  create  both  classic  and  original  cocktails  to  celebrate  the  Reveillon  one-­‐sip-­‐at-­‐a-­‐time.  

Beginning  December  1st  and  continuing  until  the  last  toast  on  New  Year’s  Eve,  and  at  some  spots  lasting  through  

Twelfth  Night  (January  6th),  over  20  bars  and  restaurants  will  say  “Cheers  to  the  Holiday  Season”  with  a  variety  of  

spirited  libations.  Participants  include:  Antoine’s  Hermes  Bar,  Arnaud’s  French  75,  Cane  and  Table,  Cure,  Erin  Rose,  Pat  

O’Brien’s,  Three  Muses,  and  Upperline  Restaurant.    

 

Reveillon  Dinners  

Reveillon,  an  adaptation  of  a  traditional  Creole  holiday  dining  custom,  will  be  celebrated  nightly  in  48  restaurants  

throughout  the  city.  Menus  showcase  the  feasts  of  Christmas  past,  present,  and  future:  Four  Reveillon  restaurants  –  

Antoine’s,  Galatoire’s,  Commander’s  Palace,  and  Tujague’s  –  are  more  than  100  years  old  and  feature  classic  Creole  

cuisine.    Contemporary  Reveillon  utilizes  preparation  techniques  and  products  of  the  modern  day  not  necessarily  

available  to  the  original  Creoles  and  can  be  enjoyed  at  August,  Kingfish,  Restaurant  R’evolution,  The  Pelican  Club,  and  

many  more.  Reveillon  menus  are  offered  only  once  a  year,  making  CNOS  the  only  time  guests  can  enjoy  this  authentic  

taste  of  New  Orleans.    New  participants  include:  Dickie  Brennan’s  Tableau,  Latil’s  Landing  at  Houmas  House,  Richard  

 

 

Fiske’s  Martini  Bar  and  Restaurant,  Rue  127.    Also  new  in  2014  is  the  Reveillon  on  the  Rocks,  a  spirited  celebration  of  

holiday  cocktails  at  33  bars  and  restaurants.  

 

Cooking  Demonstrations  

CNOS  serves  up  a  series  of  free  cooking  demonstrations  from  many  of  New  Orleans’  the  finest  chefs.  FQFI,  NOTMC,  and  

WWL-­‐TV  team  up  to  bring  the  “12  Days  of  Reveillon.”  For  three  weeks  beginning  December  8th,  WWL-­‐TV  will  showcase  

New  Orleans’  great  chefs,  preparing  items  from  their  2014  Reveillon  menus  each  morning  between  8  and  9  a.m.  

 

Chefs  include:  Antoine’s  Michael  Regua,  Arnaud’s  Tommy  DiGiovanni,  Brigsten’s  Frank  Brigtsen,  Galatoire’s  “33”  Bar  and  

Steak’s  Michael  Sichel,  Galvez  Restaurant’s  Laura  Cedillo,  Kingfish  Kitchen  and  Cocktails’  Greg  Sonnier,  Martinique  

Bistro’s  Eric  Labouchere,  Muriel’s  Jackson  Square’s  Erik  Venéy,  NOLA’s  Josh  Laskay,  Palace  Café’s  Jason  Ameen,  and  

Richard  Fiske’s  Martini  Bar  and  Restaurant’s  Nick  Gile.  Chefs  will  share  favorite  holiday  recipes  with  menu  samplings  for  

those  in  attendance.  The  Chef’s  Holiday  Cooking  Demonstrations  are  sponsored  by  Louisiana  Cookin’  Magazine.  

 

Papa  Noël  Rates  

CNOS  gives  the  gift  of  a  memorable  holiday  encounter  that  can  only  be  experienced  in  New  Orleans.  Travelers  can  take  

advantage  of  special  offers  at  nearly  60  of  the  city’s  finest  hotels  and  bed  and  breakfasts  that  feature  attractive  nightly  

Papa  Noël  discounted  rates  and  luxurious  value  packages  to  visitors  as  their  gift  of  the  season.  New  participants  in  2014  

include:  Blake  Hotel,  Degas  House,  Grenoble  House,  Inn  on  St.  Ann,  Inn  on  St.  Peter,  Inn  on  Ursulines,  Lamothe  House,  

and  Pontchartrain  Hotel.      

 

For  complete  information  and  schedules  visit  followyourjoy.com  or  fqfi.org.    For  a  free  booklet,  select  “guidebook”  on  

followyour.joy.com  and  complete  the  form.  

 

Christmas  New  Orleans  Style  2014  is  produced  by  French  Quarter  Festivals,  Inc.  in  collaboration  with  New  Orleans  

Tourism  Marketing  Corporation.    French  Quarter  Festivals,  Inc.  is  a  501(c)3  nonprofit  organization,  which  also  produces  

French  Quarter  Festival  (April)  and  Satchmo  SummerFest  (August).  French  Quarter  Festivals,  Inc.  promotes  the  Vieux  

Carré  and  the  City  of  New  Orleans  through  high  quality  special  events  and  activities  that  showcase  the  culture  and  

heritage  of  this  unique  city,  contribute  to  the  economic  well-­‐being  of  the  community,  and  instill  increased  pride  in  the  

people  of  New  Orleans.    

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