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2009
- 2010
Special Event Schedule
Southern
Decadence Halloween
Voodoo
Music Fest
New Years
Sugar Bowl
Mardi Gras
French Quarter Fest
Jazz
Fest Weekend I Jazz
Fest Weekend II
New
Orleans Wine and Food Experience
July
4th Weekend/Essence Festival
Satchmo
Summer Festival
White Linen Night
Dirty Linen Night
Southern
Decadence/Labor Day Weekend

Wednesday,
September 2, 2009 -- Midnight
A Decadence edition of The SHOWDOWN TALENT CONTEST upstairs at The Bourbon
Pub / Parade. Contest is open to anyone with talent ... dancing, singing,
drag, stripping, kissing ... whatever your talent, if you're good at it,
come show us. Plus the famous "Banana Sucking Contest" ... now that's
real talent. Cash prizes. Tiffany Alexander is the emcee, sponsored by
Ketel One Vodka and Crown Royal.
Free Admission .
Thursday, September 3, 2009 -- 8 p.m.
The Grand Marshals' KICKOFF TO SOUTHERN DECADENCE 2009 upstairs at
The Bourbon Pub / Parade, with performances by many of the prior years'
Grand Marshals. This event is a benefit for United Services for AIDS,
and is the official start of New Orleans' largest gay party weekend .
Free Admission .
Thursday, September 3, 2009 -- Midnight
BIG DICK CONTEST -- THE "OFFICIAL" KICKOFF to
Southern Decadence. Fasten your seatbelts as Chi Chi LaRue, the Diva
of Decadence, returns to reign over the festivities. The iconic adult
film director and bon vivant is a permanent fixture at Southern Decadence,
and will be your hostess all weekend at The Bourbon Pub / Parade. Chi
Chi is joined for 2009 by SISTER
ROMA from the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence.
General Admission $20 . Free Admission and VIP Entrance with a Southern
Decadence Weekend Pass.
Friday, September 4, 2009 -- 4 p.m.
DJ CHI CHI LaRUE
Think all that Chi Chi LaRue does is direct amazing porn and look fabulous?
Well, think again. He is also a very accomplished DJ and will take over
the DJ booth upstairs at The Bourbon Pub / Parade on Friday afternoon,
leading up to The Lady Bunny Show. Don't miss a rare opportunity to enjoy
another side of this amazing talent, and true friend of Southern Decadence.
Free Admission.
Friday, September 4, 2009 -- 8 p.m.
LADY BUNNY GETS (EVEN MORE) DECADENT
!!
With her glitzy outfits, sky-high wigs, and false eyelashes long enough
to embarrass even Tammy Faye Bakker, multi-talented drag artiste Lady
Bunny would turn heads even if looking glamorous was her only talent.
But this isn’t just another man in a dress: Bunny is a successful comedienne,
emcee, singer, songwriter, actress and DJ. She blew the roof off of The
Bourbon Pub with her sold-out performances in 2006, 2007 and 2008. She
returns for 2009, with an outrageous hour-long stage performance upstairs
at The Bourbon Pub. Chi Chi LaRue provides commentary.
Advance tickets are on sale now.
Friday, September 4, 2009 -- 10 p.m. until 9 a.m.
EUPHORIA Dance Party upstairs at
The Bourbon Pub / Parade. The first major dance event of the weekend. DJ
Lydia Prim.
General Admission $20 - $30 . Free Admission and VIP Entrance with
a Weekend Pass.
Saturday, September 5, 2009 -- Noon until
1 p.m.
BADPUPPY MODEL SEARCH
Upstairs at The Bourbon Pub / Parade, presented in association with Napoleon's
Itch. Think you've got what it takes to be a Badpuppy Boy, or just want
to watch? Head on upstairs at The Bourbon Pub for this event. Hosted
by Pat McArdle. Free.
Saturday, September 5, 2009 -- 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.
SHIRLEY Q. LIQUOR DOES DECADENCE
!!
In a live concert upstairs at The Bourbon Pub. This cult-comedienne returns
to Southern Decadence. Shirley Q is the best-selling artist of all time
on mp3.com, and this side-splitting comedy show is not to be missed! Two
shows sold out in advance each of the past four years, so advance tickets
to this event are recommended. Doors for each show open 30 minutes prior
to show time. Tickets are on sale now.
Saturday, September 5, 2009 -- 5 p.m., Following
The 4 p.m. Shirley Q. Liquor Show
The 5th annual BOURBON STREET EXTRAVAGANZA
presented by Napoleon's Itch in cooperation with
The Bourbon Pub / Parade.
An outdoor concert on the corner of Bourbon and St. Ann Streets featuring
live performances by Deborah Cox and others, with The Bourbon Pub / Parade
dancers.
Free.
Saturday, September 5, 2009 -- 10 p.m. until 10
a.m.
DECA - DANCE ® XXI upstairs at The Bourbon
Pub / Parade. The largest dance event of the weekend returns for its 21st
year ! DJ Max Rodriguez. Live performance by Pepper Mashay.
General Admission $20 - $30 . Free Admission and VIP Entrance with a Weekend
Pass.
Sunday, September 6, 2009 -- 2 p.m. Sharp
The 35th SOUTHERN DECADENCE PARADE led by the
Grand Marshals. The traditional starting point is the Golden Lantern. While
there is an official parade route, the Grand Marshal may make a few unexpected
detours, although not as frequently as in years past. Most parade participants
will eventually make it to the vicinity of The Bourbon Pub. Free.
Sunday, September 6, 2009 -- After The Southern
Decadence Parade
COSTUME SHOW , at the corner of Bourbon and St.
Ann Streets outside of The Bourbon Pub. Come strut your stuff or just
watch others. Free.
Sunday, September 6, 2009 -- 9 p.m. until 9 a.m.
MELTDOWN Dance Party upstairs
at The Bourbon Pub / Parade. The climax party of the weekend. DJ Jayskee
(early)
and Don Bishop (late).
General Admission $20 - $30 . Free Admission and VIP Entrance with
a Southern Decadence Weekend Pass.
Monday, September 7, 2009 -- 9 p.m. until
THE OFFICIAL CLOSING PARTY of the weekend
upstairs at The Bourbon Pub.
Darren Thomas , Bourbon Pub / Parade Senior Resident DJ, provides the
music. The perfect way to wrap-up your weekend.
General Admission $10 . Free Admission and VIP Entrance
with a Southern Decadence Weekend Pass.
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Halloween

Hermann-Grima
House Mourning Tour
The
Hermann-Grima House located at 820 St. Louis Street in the French Quarter
is fun to visit any time of the year to see how the Creoles lived in early
New Orleans . But from mid-October through mid-November, the historic
home will be draped in black and the parlor will be set as it would have
been for the funeral of one of its earliest residents.
Ghosts
in the Oaks
Ghosts
in the Oaks is a fund raiser for New Orleans City Park which was severely
damaged in Hurricane Katrina. The event is on Friday, October 17th, and
includes food and music. For more information, go to the Friends of City
Park
The
Queen
of the Damned Ball
The
annual event hosted by the Vampire Lestat Fanclub is still in the planning
stage.
Boo
at the Zoo
For
the kids there's fun at the Audubon
Zoo. On October 24, 25, 26 2008 the zoo holds its annual Halloween
extravaganza. There's games, a haunted house, the ghost train, and of
course trick or treating.
M.O.M's
Halloween Ball
On
October 31st the Howlin' Wolf
will host a costume party starting at 9pm til. Great music and fun. $25.00
907 S. Peters Street
Ghostly
Galavant
How
about a cemetery tour for Halloween? The Louisiana State Museum Friends
of the Cabildo will lead a tour through St. Louis #2 Cemetery on October
25 and October 26th. The tour begins in the French Quarter at the 1850's
House
St. Anne side of Jackson Square
The
Voodoo Music Experience
In
City Park on October 26 through 28, there's great music at the Voodoo
Music Experience
Blaine
Kern's Haunted Fun House and Krewe of Boo
Blaine Kern, famous for
his Mardi Gras parade floats, has founded the Krewe
of Boo as a fundraiser for first responders in New Orleans . The
Mardi Gras World dens have become a scary haunted house, and the Krewe
plans a parade on Halloween. Following the parade, the Halloween Costume
Expose takes place at Mardi Gras World/Haunted House. If you are not a
member of the Krewe, tables can be purchased and tickets are $100 per
person.
Project Lazarus Benefit Events
THURSDAY
OCT 29
The
Shops at Canal Place
"An
Autumn Indulgence"
Join us to kick-off the weekend for Halloween 26 at one of the most unique
parties! Party inside the Shops at Canal Place with Premium OPEN BAR,
entertainment and silent auction.
Thursday, October 29, 7:30pm-10:30pm
Auction preview for hosts at 7:00pm
Premium OPEN BAR, entertainment, The Halloween 26 silent auction!
Dress to impress!
$50 at the door or included for Patron, Host or 4 Day Weekend Pass
Entertainment by Amy & Freddy
FRIDAY,
OCT 30
GENERATIONS
HALL
"WICKED
WINTER WONDERLAND"
DJ Seth Cooper
Generations Hall, 310 Andrew Higgins Dr
Friday, October 30, 9p-3a
At this popular dance club in the Warehouse district, DJ Seth Cooper will
warm you up with his hot smile and tunes, but get ready to dance through
a blizzard! Hot wintery go go boys and girls. Select OPEN BAR. VIP Lounge
for Patrons and Hosts.
$50 at the door or included for Patron, Host and All Passes
SATURDAY, OCT 31
Blaine
Kern's MARDI GRAS WORLD
"A
MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S SCREAM"
DJ Roland Belmares
Address
: AMAZING NEW EAST BANK LOCATION
Saturday, October 31, 10p-4a
Early preview for Hosts
Select OPEN BAR, costume mandatory dance extravaganza, dance to DJ Roland
Belmares and lighting by Bryan Holcombe. The Official Halloween New Orleans
Costume Contest returns from 11pm - 12am on stage, Midnight show.
$70 Advance / $80 at the door
Included for Patron, Host and All Weekend Passes .
SUNDAY
Riverboat
cruise aboard the Natchez
"Spring
Rejuvenation"
Address
: Toulouse Street and the Mississippi River
Date/Time
: Sunday, November 1, 2p-4:30p
A perfect way to end the weekend for visitors and residents alike. Experience
the beauty and romance of the New Orleans skyline on the authentic Steamboat
NATCHEZ ... New Orleans ' only authentic Steamboat! Brunch and entertainment.
Chartered specially for Halloween New Orleans.
$50
Included for Patron, Host, 4-Day and 3-Day Passes.
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Voodoo
Music Festival
    
October 30, 31 and November 1
KISS
/ EMINEM
/ JANE'S
ADDICTION
WIDESPREAD
PANIC / THE
FLAMING LIPS
JUSTICE
(DJ SET) / GOGOL
BORDELLO / WOLFMOTHER
EAGLES
OF DEATH METAL / THE
BLACK KEYS
THE
POGUES / WEEN
/ SILVERSUN
PICKUPS
JANELLE
MONAE / THE
COOL KIDS / MEAT
PUPPETS / MUTEMATH
/ Q-TIP
/ FISCHERSPOONER
/ BRAND
NEW / D12
/ AMERICAN
BANG / GENERATIONALS
/ EARL
GREYHOUND / SQUIRREL
NUT ZIPPERS / BLACK
LIPS / DOWN
/ MATES
OF STATE / ALL
TIME LOW / ROBERT
RANDOLPH & THE FAMILY BAND / the
knux / george
clinton and parliament funkadelic / jj
grey & mofro / Alejandro
Escovedo / sarah
quintana / shooter
jennings / drive-by
truckers / eric
church / ledisi
/ irvin
mayfield / New
Orleans bingo! show / rebirth
brass band / leroy
jones / trombone
shorty and orleans ave / Big
Sam's Funky Nation / Benjy
Davis Project / Papa
Grows Funk / marchfourth
marching band / dj
soul sister / rotary
downs / andrew
duhon and the lonesome crows / amanda
shaw / cyril
neville's blues revue with tab benoit, big chief monk boudreaux and johnny
sansone / beausoleil
/ leo
jackson and the melody clouds / john
mooney and bluesiana / quintron
and missy pussycat / fleur
de tease / suplecs
/ little
freddie king / preservation
hall-stars with special guests / the
happy talk band / lil
brian & the Zydeco Travelers / why
are we building such a big ship? / ratty
scurvics / mynameisjohnmichael
/ loose
marbles / luke
winslow-king / dan
dyer / Sam
& Ruby / walter
"wolfman" washington and the roadmaster with dirty horns
/ new
orleans klezmer all-stars / glasgow
/ mas
mamones / zydepunks
/ white
bitch / Kristin
diable / New
orleans jazz vipers / the
vettes / lucy's
walk / erick
baker / tbc
brass band / bones
/ mc
trachiotomy / from
legends to nancy / brother
taisuke mass choir / r.
scully rough 7 / katey
red & dj papa, big freddia, sissy nobby / davis
rogan
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New Years Eve
details coming soon
New Years Day Sugar Bowl

January 1,
2010
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Mardi
Gras Season
Sunday
January 6
Phunny
Phorty Phellows St Charles Ave Streetcar route 7:00pm
Saturday
January 30
Krewe
du Vieux French Quarter 7:00pm
Friday
February 5
Oshun
St
Charles Ave 6:00pm
Pygmalion
St Charles Ave
6:45pm
Saturday
February 6
Pontchartrain
St Charles Ave 1:00pm
Shangri
La St Charles Ave
2:00pm
Sparta
St Charles Ave
6:00pm
Pegasus
St Charles Ave
6:45pm
Sunday
February 7
Carrollton
St Charles Ave Noon
King
Arthur St Charles Ave
1:15pm
Barkus
St
Charles Ave 2:00pm
Wednesday
February 10
Druids
St Charles Ave 6:00pm
Thursday
February 11
Babylon
St Charles Ave 5:45pm
Chaos
St Charles Ave 6:30pm
Muses
St Charles Ave 7:30pm
Friday
February 12
Hermes
St Charles Ave 6:00pm
d’Etat
St Charles Ave 6:30pm
Morpheus
St Charles Ave 7:45pm
Saturday
February 13
Iris
St
Charles Ave 11:00am
Tucks
St Charles Ave 12:30pm
Endymion
St Charles Ave
4:30pm
Sunday
February 14
Okeanos
St Charles Ave 11:00am
Toth
St Charles Ave 11:30am
Mid-City
St Charles Ave 2:00pm
Bacchus
St Charles Ave 5:15PM
Monday
“Lundi Gras” February 15
Proteus
St Charles Ave 5:15pm
Orpheus
St charles Ave 5:45pm
“Fat
Tuesday” February 16
Zulu
St Charles Ave 8:0am
Rex
St Charles Ave
10:00am
Elks
St Charles Ave
11:30am
Crescent City St Charles
Ave
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French
Quarter Fest

April 9, 10, 11
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Jass
Fest I • Jazz Fest II
Jass Fest I
April 23, 24, 25
Jazz Fest II
April 29, May 1, 2,
3
check
back soon for updates on these and other 2008 events
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