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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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