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French Quarter Festival 2024: Louisiana's Premier Showcase Unveils Exciting Details

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

NEW ORLEANS, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Get ready for an unparalleled experience as French Quarter Festivals, Inc. (FQFI) reveals the final details for the highly anticipated French Quarter Festival presented by Chevron, taking place from April 11 to 14, 2024. Celebrated as the embodiment of Louisiana's vibrant spirit, this year's festival promises an extraordinary fusion of music, gastronomy, and cultural splendor.

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  • NEW ORLEANS, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Get ready for an unparalleled experience as French Quarter Festivals, Inc. (FQFI) reveals the final details for the highly anticipated French Quarter Festival presented by Chevron, taking place from April 11 to 14, 2024.
  • Celebrated as the embodiment of Louisiana's vibrant spirit, this year's festival promises an extraordinary fusion of music, gastronomy, and cultural splendor.
  • Today, fans can immerse themselves in the festival's world with the latest French Quarter Fest app update.
  • All are invited on April 11 at 10 a.m. to attend the Annual French Quarter Festival Kickoff Parade, commencing from Bourbon Street down to Jackson Sqaure.

The 2023 ESSENCE Festival of Culture™ Presented by Coca-Cola® Goes Down from June 29 - July 3 with Unmatched Daytime Experiences

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023

Get ready for the hottest lineup of performances, summits, and panels that'll have you vibing like you're at the front row of our evening concert series.

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  • Get ready for the hottest lineup of performances, summits, and panels that'll have you vibing like you're at the front row of our evening concert series.
  • The entire ecosystem of the Essence Ventures portfolio of brands will come together to create an unforgettable Daytime Experience including the debut of Beautycon™, AFROPUNK and ESSENCE Studios at this year’s festival.
  • For the full list of on-site experiences and to purchase tickets in the Crescent City, please visit the 2023 ESSENCE Festival of Culture™ presented by Coca-Cola® website at www.ESSENCEFestival.com .
  • Join the conversation on social @ESSENCEFest or experience this year’s festival online at ESSENCE.com .

The 40th Anniversary of French Quarter Festival in New Orleans

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Monday, March 27, 2023

NEW ORLEANS, March 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The free French Quarter Festival presented by Chevron, which welcomed 825,000+ attendees over four days in 2022, welcomes guests from across the country to New Orleans, April 13-16, 2023.

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  • NEW ORLEANS, March 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The free French Quarter Festival presented by Chevron, which welcomed 825,000+ attendees over four days in 2022, welcomes guests from across the country to New Orleans, April 13-16, 2023.
  • For four decades, French Quarter Festival has remained committed to producing a high-quality event accessible to all.
  • "French Quarter Festival is truly for everyone and we cannot wait to celebrate and share this milestone with our community," said Emily Madero, President and CEO of FQFI.
  • The Festival includes more annual favorites including the Chevron Children's STEM Zone and Nola.com Fest Family Experience offering exclusive lounge access.

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants Announces Partnership with National Urban League and Introduces its Kimpton Off the Record 2022 Season

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Tuesday, July 19, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts' Luxury & Lifestyle Collection, announced a new partnership with historic civil rights and urban advocacy organization, National Urban League. In a long-term commitment to support the mission of National Urban League, Kimpton added a give-back rate code at all of its 75+ properties worldwide and launched a career mentorship program with its hospitality executives to advise and develop individuals in the organization's Young Professionals Program. This commitment builds upon IHG's support of the National Urban League Urban Apprenticeship Jobs Program.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants , part of IHG Hotels & Resorts' Luxury & Lifestyle Collection, announced a new partnership with historic civil rights and urban advocacy organization, National Urban League .
  • This commitment builds upon IHG's support of the National Urban League Urban Apprenticeship Jobs Program.
  • All ticket sales and silent auction profits from this season of Kimpton Off the Record will directly benefit National Urban League, who works to provide economic empowerment and educational opportunities for the underserved in America.
  • Additionally, in partnership with the National Urban League's Young Professionals Program, Kimpton will launch a career mentorship program to nurture and develop future leaders.

Jimmy's Jazz and Blues Club Opens Thursday, September 30, in Portsmouth, NH Featuring World-Renowned Jazz and Blues Artists in a Newly Restored State-of-the-Art Venue

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Thursday, September 16, 2021

Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club's Fall 2021 lineup includes 12 GRAMMY Award-Winners and additional jazz and blues musicians with over 100 GRAMMY Award Nominations amongst them!

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  • Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club's Fall 2021 lineup includes 12 GRAMMY Award-Winners and additional jazz and blues musicians with over 100 GRAMMY Award Nominations amongst them!
  • "Our vision is for Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club to represent the highest standard of excellence in music, food, and service.
  • The mission of Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club is to provide guests a one-of-a-kind, world-class experience featuring serious jazz and blues music served with exceptional southern-inspired cuisine.
  • Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club features a spectacular and visually breathtaking environment engineered to deliver the highest quality acoustics while utilizing state-of-the-art production, sound and lighting technologies.