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Events

Exhibitions

Spotlights

Events at The Collection

All events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. For reservations or for more information, call (504) 523-4662.

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A Salute to Lionel Ferbos

Tuesday, September 14
Lecture: 6 p.m. • WRC, 410 Chartres St.
Concert: 8 p.m. • Royal Sonesta Hotel, 300 Bourbon St.

The Collection and Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse at the Royal Sonesta Hotel will celebrate New Orleans trumpeter Lionel Ferbos with a special lecture and concert. (more…)

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Concerts in the Courtyard with Tim Laughlin

Friday, September 24 • 6–8 p.m.
533 Royal Street

Concerts in the Courtyard offer budget-friendly opportunities to enjoy a favorite New Orleans artist and cocktail in a beautiful courtyard setting. (more…)

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Screenings of “Under These Same Stars—The Celadon Affair”

Sept. 25 • 9:30 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.
WRC, 410 Chartres Street

Based on historian Carl Ekberg’s book Stealing Indian Women, “Under These Same Stars” tells the true story a mixed-blood hunter’s need for companionship and of a slave woman’s choice between her children and an opportunity for love and freedom. It is based on a French colonial story from 1773. (more…)

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Smithsonian Museum Day 2010

September 25 • All day
533 Royal Street

On Saturday, September 25, The Historic New Orleans Collection will join nine Louisiana museums to participate in the sixth annual Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day. (more…)

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Historic Haunts: The Myths and Legends of the Vieux Carré

Tues.–Sun., October 1–30, 2010, 2 p.m.
Sun., October 31, 2010, 11 a.m. and 2 & 3 p.m.
533 Royal Street

Explore the sensational and factual details surrounding 10 prominent “haunted” locations. (more…)

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Vieux Carré Matinées

Tuesdays–Saturdays
11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Le Petit Théâtre du Vieux Carré

Two French Quarter legends have created a program to offer a new experience to tourists and locals.  The Historic New Orleans Collection will showcase a series of short films about Louisiana’s rich history and culture during free daily screenings at Le Petit Théâtre.
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Concerts in the Courtyard with Jason Marsalis

Friday, October 15 • 6–8 p.m.
533 Royal Street

Concerts in the Courtyard offer budget-friendly opportunities to enjoy a favorite New Orleans artist and cocktail in a beautiful courtyard setting. (more…)

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Concerts in the Courtyard with Paul Sanchez

Friday, November 19 • 6–8 p.m.
533 Royal Street

Concerts in the Courtyard offer budget-friendly opportunities to enjoy a favorite New Orleans artist and cocktail in a beautiful courtyard setting. (more…)