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OE01
Dinner and Jazz at the Palm Court Café
Saturday, October 24
7:00 – 10:00 PM
$148
When thinking of New Orleans, two things always come to mind. . . the famous cuisine and JAZZ!!! The Palm Court Café is the perfect place to enjoy both. Jazz enthusiasts and novices alike will enjoy traditional live jazz performed by New Orleans legends who still play with vigor and enthusiasm in their seventies and eighties, as well as young musicians who will represent the future of New Orleans Jazz. Dining at this New Orleans restaurant offers an elegant throwback to early jazz supper clubs and the upscale Creole cuisine is absolutely divine.
For a true New Orleans experience, put the Palm Court Café on the list for a perfect combination of traditional jazz and New Orleans cuisine!
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AT01
Gospel Brunch at the House of Blues
Sunday, October 25
9:30 – 11:30 AM
$55
Feed the body and soul at the popular Sunday Gospel Brunch, featuring rousing and uplifting gospel performances. See renowned artists like Davell Crawford, One A Chord, Soulful Heavenly Stars, the Zulu Gospel Ensemble and the legendary Zion Harmonizers. The lavish Southern-style brunch buffet will cause taste buds to sing as the music lifts the spirit!!
The House of Blues is conveniently located in the French Quarter. Transportation is not included for this tour. Please pick-up tickets at the tour registration desk.
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AT02
A Day Along the Historic New Orleans Trace with Lunch
Sunday, October 25
10:00 AM – 2:30 PM
$94
Follow the path of the first New Orleans’ settlers in this journey along the Historic New Orleans Trace! Travel down this picturesque route along Esplanade Avenue, passing the beautiful historic homes once frequented by the founding Spanish colonials and French explorers. The first stop along the “trace” will be the New Orleans Museum of Art, located in beautiful City Park. The museum permanently houses a spectacular collection of Faberge' jewels, including the exquisite Faberge' eggs, created for the Czar and Czarina of Russia. Other permanent collections of special interest are the Chapman H. Hyams Collection of 19th-century French Art, the Morgan Whitney Collection of Chinese Jades, the Melvin Billups Glass Collection and the Victor K. Kiam Bequest of African and Oceanic Art.
Following the visit to New Orleans Museum of Art, enjoy lunch at Ralph’s on the Park. Ralph Brennan and Chef Gerard Maras have opened the doors to the restaurant after a stunning renovation of the landmark 1860’s property.
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AT03
New Orleans Welcome Session
Sunday, October 25
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Hosted by the CNS.
A local historian will give a 60-minute presentation in the CNS Spouse Hospitality Suite at the Hilton Riverside on New Orleans
including an informative overview of what this great Louisiana city has to offer—the dynamic history, shopping opportunities, entertainment
options, and of course, restaurant information. This brief orientation, hosted the by the CNS, is the perfect way to get acquainted with New Orleans.
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AT04
A Tale of Two Cities
Sunday, October 25
1:00 – 3:30 PM
$37
The story of New Orleans begins almost 300 years ago in the historic and charming Vieux Carré, or the French Quarter, where the French first settled. The tour begins in Jackson Square, located within the French Quarter, where the guide will share fascinating tales of Creole courtyard soirees, quadroon balls and midnight duels.
The story continues with the hard work to renew the city as colorful homes are passed in the newly built Musician’s Village and Brad Pitt’s Global Green Project. The next venture of the tour travels along the route of the beautiful St. Charles Avenue streetcar line, passing picturesque Tulane and Loyola Universities. Known as "the Avenue," St. Charles Street is lined with rows of magnificent homes and mansions. As the tour ends, realization dawns that this incredible city is one of spirit, hope and rebirth, and that the story of New Orleans is still being written!
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AT05
Creole Promenade
Sunday, October 25
2:00 – 4:30 PM
$51
Stroll the narrow streets of the French Quarter as a licensed tour guide reconstructs life as it was over 150 years ago. In this complete walking tour of this historical New Orleans neighborhood, visit Jackson Square, site of the magnificent St. Louis Cathedral, and the Pontalbas, the oldest apartments in the United States, which were built in the 1700’s by Baroness Pontalba for visiting European royalty. Behold the lacy ironwork balconies, lush tropical patios and mule-drawn carriages that are just some of the charming hallmarks of the Vieux Carré. Hear the rich history behind the prominent landmarks along the tour, including a visit to a Creole mansion, authentically restored and furnished with beautiful antiques created by Louisiana craftsmen over two centuries ago.
Comfortable shoes are recommended for this walking tour.
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CNS Spouse Hospitality Suite
Monday, October 26
7:00 – 10:30 AM
Hosted by the CNS.
Continental breakfast and beverages will be served each morning in the CNS Spouse Hospitality Suite in the River Room of the Hilton New Orleans Riverside.
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AT06
The Traditions of Mardi Gras World
Monday, October 26
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
$79
Mardi Gras has been called the "Greatest Free Show on Earth". Hundreds of artists work year-round to complete the dazzling floats that are used in the Mardi Gras parades. Guides will share the insider's story of the history and traditions of this spectacular carnival. Just a short drive is the place where the fantasy of Mardi Gras begins - Blaine Kern's famous Mardi Gras World! Upon arrival at Mardi Gras World, see the actual parade floats being created by Blaine Kern’s team of artists. Traditional New Orleans king cake will be served. Before departing Mardi Gras World, guests will be introduced to a Mask Making Specialist who will facilitate the creation of a fanciful Mardi Gras Mask.
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AT07
Louisiana Swamplands and Plantations including Lunch at Oak Alley
Monday, October 26
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
$111
Travel to Louisiana's Bayou Country and Plantation Country in this special swampland and plantation tour. First, get an up-close glimpse of
Louisiana's mystical swamps and bayous on a unique swampboat tour, where exotic tropical plants and wildlife indigenous to the Louisiana wetlands are
seen. After the cruise through Louisiana's Bayou Country, reboard the motor coach for a brief ride along the picturesque old River Road, where the
guide will provide the fascinating background of the plantation days of the Old South and the beautiful old plantation homes along River Road. Before long,
guests arrive at Oak Alley Plantation, known for its spectacular setting along the Mississippi River and enjoy a Southern-style plantation luncheon.
Guides will be on hand to provide tours of the restored home and ample time will be given for strolling the lovely grounds.
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AT08
Grand Manors of the Garden District with Lunch at Commander’s Palace
Monday, October 26
10:30 AM – 2:30 PM
$118
The homes in the Garden District were built by American settlers to rival those of the Creole French Quarter. They are surrounded by lovely semi-tropical gardens and exhibit a strong influence of Greek Revival-style architecture. This tour of the Upper Garden District strolls past many exquisite mansions providing a rare opportunity to tour a private home that has been beautifully restored. Stop to visit Lafayette Cemetery where guides will explain New Orleans’ unique above ground burial system, utilized because of the city’s location below sea level. Finally, our tour concludes with lunch at the famed Commander’s Palace, the jewel in the crown of the Brennan family’s culinary dynasty. Dress code at Commander’s Palace is upscale with no shorts allowed.
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AT09
Auxiliary Luncheon and Program
Monday, October 26
12:30 – 3:00 PM
$50; Hosted in part by the CNS.
Join us for a luncheon dedicated to excellence with Dr. Terry Orlick, as he presents “Positive Living Skills: Creating a
Better World for Children, Teens and Adults.” Enjoy an upscale luncheon in the lush surroundings of the Windsor Court Hotel
while experiencing this in-depth presentation that will focus on his Positive Living Skills Program which he has developed and refined
over a period of 30 years. Teaching Positive Living Skills to children is all about making better people and better performers, by giving
children the tools for enhanced performance and enhanced quality of life. Dr. Orlick aims to provide people from all walks of life with
effective tools to achieve higher levels of excellence and a higher quality of life and this luncheon will provide the perfect opportunity
to get you and your children on the path to more positive living.
Following a fantastic lunch, Dr. Orlick will share his insights on how to add quality to everyday living and joyfulness to every life
through positive focus, connected focus, appreciation, caring, harmony and less stress while embracing the simple joys of every day. Terry Orlick, PhD,
is a world-renowned leader in focus training and high-level performance psychology. Dr. Orlick is a Professor and Performance
Enhancement Researcher in the Faculty of Health Sciences – School of Human Kinetics at the University of Ottawa, Canada, and
Founder and Editor of the innovative online Journal of Excellence.
Join us at the historic Windsor Court Hotel, just a short walk from the French Quarter, for a fabulous lunch and an incredible learning experience.
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AT10
Architectural Renaissance
Monday, October 26
1:00 – 5:00 PM
$95
The City of New Orleans is graced with a fabulous history, distinctive neighborhoods, unique architecture, lush gardens and a potpourri of people with heritages from around the world. This fascinating guided tour explores two of New Orleans' oldest residential neighborhoods, the Faubourg Marigny and the Lower Garden District. These neighborhoods have evolved over the past few decades from decay to renaissance. Both "The Faubourg" and Lower Garden District were annexed to the City of New Orleans in 1850, but were settled by two diverse cultures, the Creoles and the Americans. Tour two private homes in each of the distinct neighborhoods and get up-close and personal with New Orleans’ beautiful and diverse architectural heritage! A stop will be made for light refreshments in a quaint neighborhood coffee shop.
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AT11
Arts and Antiques in the French Quarter
Monday, October 26
1:30 – 4:30 PM
$40
The French Quarter is a small “village” filled with many lovely sights, sounds and treasures to experience. Strolling through the narrow streets of the Vieux Carré brings sites of lacy ironwork balconies, lush tropical gardens and patios. Chartres and Royal Streets are world-renowned for their art and antiquities, and each feature a range of collectibles that span the continents as well as the centuries. The antique shops of the French Quarter are acclaimed for their extensive collections of 18th and 19th century European and American art, porcelain artifacts, chandeliers, estate jewelry and glass. An Antique Specialist will present a personalized tour through preeminent French Quarter art and antique galleries. At each stop, learn about the gallery's history and collections, as well as the rich tales behind the buildings themselves, which are every bit as antique as their furnishings!
Comfortable shoes are recommended for this walking tour.
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OE02
Revelry on the River…a Dinner Jazz Cruise on the Creole Queen
Monday, October 26
7:00 – 10:00 PM
$73
The majestic Paddlewheeler Creole Queen offers guests an evening of hot jazz and famous New Orleans’ cuisine. The Captain and Crew give an invitation to board and provide an escort to reserved seats for a fabulous dinner jazz cruise. As dusk settles on the river and the vessel departs the dock, get a glimpse of an era gone by, when mighty paddlewheelers choked the river delivering all types of trade and when New Orleans was one of the world’s busiest ports. Enjoy the sounds of the New Orleans Spice Jazz Band and be certain to explore the upper Promenade Level for the most optimum viewing of the New Orleans skyline.
Creole Queen boarding is near the French Quarter and Downtown Hotels. Transportation is not included. Please pick-up tickets at the tour registration desk.
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CNS Spouse Hospitality Suite
Tuesday, October 27
7:00 – 10:30 AM
Hosted by the CNS.
Continental breakfast and beverages will be served each morning in the CNS Spouse Hospitality Suite in the River Room of the Hilton New Orleans Riverside.
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AT12
Mignon Faget Jewelry…Studio Tour and Gallery Shopping
Tuesday, October 27
9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
$32
Mignon Faget is a highly acclaimed designer and winner of many awards for her extraordinary jewelry designs. From the beginning of her career, Ms.
Faget has worked closely with natural forms, never simply duplicating but always extracting the substance, the essence of a particular shape refining it to
perfection. Special arrangements have been made for a private tour and jewelry-making demonstration by Mignon Faget’s Designers at her studio.
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AT13
Southern Splendor at the Sugar Palace with Lunch
Tuesday, October 27
10:30 AM – 3:30 PM
$109
Houmas House Plantation and Gardens is much more than just a tour of a grand antebellum estate; experience the southern splendor of the Sugar Palace with its 16 rooms filled with period antiques and Louisiana artwork. Enjoy 12 lush acres of gardens and ponds, feel the breeze off the Mississippi, and navigate through the shadows of ancient oaks. The Gardens of Houmas House Plantation have been developed to reflect the unique beauty of each season in New Orleans and to beckon visitors to extend their stay. After the tour enjoy lunch at the plantation.
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AT14
An Airboat Adventure in Cajun Country
Tuesday, October 27
1:30 – 4:30 PM
$88
Come for an exhilarating journey into the mystical swamps and bayous of Southern Louisiana. On this airboat adventure, delve into the mystical
swamps and bayous of Southern Louisiana, deep into Cajun country, where tales of the descendants of the Acadian immigrants are told. They subsisted on
everything the land has to offer: trapping nutria, hunting otter and muskrat, frogs and alligators and fishing for catfish and crabs. The swamp's favorite son,
the alligator, will be witnessed in its glory, easing quietly through the murky, cypress-shrouded waters of Louisiana. It’s easy to pass a good time cher’ on
the bayou! Casual dress and shoes are recommended for this outdoor adventure.
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OE03
Live on Frenchman Street
Tuesday, October 27
6:00 – 10:00 PM
$164
The Faubourg Marigny is one of the oldest neighborhoods in New Orleans, established in the early 1800’s when Bernard Marigny subdivided his
plantation to develop one of the first suburbs. Today, this district is more vibrant than ever, and has become arguably the most innovative music scene in
the city. Each night on Frenchman Street seems to bring a carnival of sights and sounds with live music pouring out of barroom and restaurant doors as
colorful characters stroll down these narrow streets. Along Frenchman Street proper, the diversity and proximity of businesses in a three-block
stretch create a highly energized and vividly colorful street scene. Walking down a block on a typical evening, brings encounters with a reggae band
jamming at the Caribbean restaurant Café Negril, or a visiting movie star or two ducking into Snug Harbor, the city’s premier venue for contemporary
jazz. It won’t be long before more and more visitors will outnumber locals along the Faubourg’s buzzing streets, but for now, at least, visitors can savor a
unique and thriving modern day bohemia representing authentic New Orleans culture, just one block outside the French Quarter. This evening tour will
focus on the history of Jazz in New Orleans and the Frenchman Street corridor to experience this unique area. Enjoy dinner at one of the neighborhood
restaurants before hearing some amazing music at one of the local clubs. Comfortable shoes are recommended for this partial-walking tour.
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CNS Spouse Hospitality Suite
Wednesday, October 28
7:00 – 10:30 AM
Hosted by the CNS.
Continental breakfast and beverages will be served each morning in the CNS Spouse Hospitality Suite in the River Room of the Hilton New Orleans Riverside.
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AT15
A Promenade Down St. Charles Avenue with High Tea at the Elms Mansion
Wednesday, October 28
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
$59
Southern-style soirée is presented on one of the most prestigious boulevards in America, St. Charles Avenue. A wonderful tour, reminiscent of old
New Orleans’ society gatherings, awaits visitors at the stately Van Benthuysen Elms Mansion. Built in 1869, this grandiose Italianate home is an
elaborate showplace on the Avenue. Reflecting the elegance of a bygone era, each room is furnished with antiques from different periods in history.
Designed by architect Louis E. Reynolds, the mansion was originally owned by a Confederate tax chairman and later occupied by the President of the streetcar
company that operated the St. Charles line. Light refreshments will be served in one of the exquisite parlors or lush gardens of the mansion. A lovely
walking tour of the Garden District will complete this excursion!
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