Moon Over Bourbon Street
New Orleans
Moon Over Bourbon Street
performed by MIKE MOSSESSIAN
www.mikemossessian.com
piano: Hovannes Djibian
bass: Carlos Pino Quintana
drums: Eugenio Del Castro
perc & trombone: Nelson Williams
song known from the movie “Interview with the Vampire” filmed in New Orleans. New Orleans is the home of Bourbon Street.
famous versions: Sting Botti
Duration : 0:4:33
The Lowdown On Las Vegas Night Clubs & Night Life
Las Vegas night life and night clubs are thriving. Whether you are into throbbing dance clubs, looking for night clubs for a romantic tryst or simply the best places to watch people, Vegas has you fully catered for.
Throbbing night clubs can be found at nearly every hotel/casino. One of the most popular is of course Studio 54 at MGM Grand. This hot spot is based entirely on the New York club of the same name.
Across the road from Studio 54 you will find RA at the Luxor which carries on its Egyptian theme inside.
One of the most popular night clubs is Rain night club at Palms. If you are in the mood to see a lot of bronzed and toned men and women in bikinis check out Bikinis at The Rio. The winner of the best Las Vegas dance club for 2006 according to AOL City Guide is Pure night club at Caesars Palace. The winner of the best Las Vegas Singles Scene is Viva Las Vegas Lounge, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 4455 Paradise Road. If refinement and an air of exclusivity is what you’re looking for then visit Light night club at Bellagio.
The newest wave of night club entertainment is lounges, something between a bar and a dance club. The Tabu at MGM Grand has models working as hostesses. Risque, Paris, has private balconies looking out over the gorgeous strip. Whiskey Bar and Whiskey Beach at the Green Valley Ranch resort are the brainchild of Cindy Crawford’s husband. The view at Mix at Mandalay Bay is absolutely breathtaking with floor to ceiling windows overlooking Luxor. At Pure night club at Caesars Palace you can feel really relaxed on overstuffed bed seating. At Lure night club, Wynn, there’s actually no dance floor as the focus is on relaxing in elegant chairs and lingering at tables.
The winner of the best conversation bar for 2006 is V Bar, the Venetian Resort Hotel Casino. The winner of the best dive bar for 2006 is The Tap House, Off Strip, 5589 West Charleston Blvd. The winner of the best Las Vegas gay bar for 2006 is Krave, Aladdin Resort & Casino, 3663 Las Vegas Blvd S. The winner of the best Las Vegas karaoke for 2006 is Ellis Island Casino & Brewery, Off Strip, 4178 Koval Lane. The winner of the best Las Vegas late night dancing for 2006 is Mr Lucky’s, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 4455 Paradise Road.
If your interest is people watching then try Mandalay Bay’s Ivan Kane’s Forty Deuce. If you are looking for the rich and famous check out Paradise Road’s Gordon Biersch Brewing Company. Coyote Ugly at New York New York is a real-life version of Coyote Ugly the movie, and The Beach and Bikinis are the best places to slim guests wearing hardly anything.
The strip clubs are pulling out all stops nowadays to get you into the door and spending money for a few hours. Club Paradise promotes the fact that several of the girls are centrefolds for both Playboy and Penthouse magazines. Jaguars is a $25 million club with a restaurant, stages and several bars. At Cheetahs the girls are very energetic. In fact, the movie ‘Showgirls’ was actually researched and filmed at that location. The Girls Of Glitter Gulch is downtown. The Palomino Club is said to be the only 100 percent nude Las Vegas strip club that serves alcohol. Sapphire houses a restaurant, VIP sky boxes, show rooms and stages.
If you’re looking for night clubs with no cover charge check out Armadillo Lounge, Barley’s Casino & Brew Pub, Bourbon Street Cabaret, Caramel, and Champagne Cafe just to name a few. For more comprehensive information about Las Vegas night clubs and night life I’d recommend these websites: http://www.vegas.com/nightclubs and http://www.clubvibes.com/index.asp?city=36.
For a virtual tour of Las Vegas night clubs and information about getting VIP access passes visit http://www.destination360.com/north-america/us/nevada/las-vegas/night-life.php
For an online guide to Las Vegas nightlife go to http://www.clubvibes.com/index.asp?city=36
Karin Manning
http://www.articlesbase.com/art-and-entertainment-articles/the-lowdown-on-las-vegas-night-clubs-night-life-62785.html
Vincent Gardner – Bourbon Street Parade
Live @ Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse
Irvin Mayfield – Trumpet
Vincent Gardner – Trombone
Walter Blanding – Tenor Saxophone
Herlin Riley -Drums
Carlos Henriquez – Bass
Ronald Markham – Piano
Terrible camera work – Kurtis Muller
Duration : 0:2:10
What do i have to do to be able to have a palm reading and art stand on bourbon street in New Orleans, Louisia?
i want to be able to read palms and sell my art work on bourbon street but i know that it is illegal to just set up shop on the street… does anybody know how i can be able to do that legally?
Those are done in Jackson Square by many people. Perhaps just ask one of the numerous vendors where they got their permit.
Which street in Lafayette Louisiana would be best compared to Bourbon street in New Orleans Louisiana?
I don’t think there is anything like Bourbon Street or the French Quarter in Lafayette.
However, Bourbon is only one street in the FQ and the FQ is only a small part of New Orleans. NOLA has a lot more to do than just Bourbon Street and the French Quarter.
American Honey Girls and Wild Turkey at Bourbon Festival
BourbonBlog.com joins the American Honey Girls and Wild Turkey Master Distiller Jimmy Russell for some Boots and Bourbon at the Kentucky Bourbon Festival 2009. Watch more videos on BourbonBlog.com. Special thanks to Cinephreak Pictures.
Duration : 3 min 31 sec
Muskat Ramble & Old Bourbon Street
A clip from movie (I don’t know the name). Louis and Kid Ory. Note that the audience is only white, what a shame!!
Duration : 0:5:10
Bum on the street begs for money to work for the law.The Culinary Tour: a Gem in the Realm of Vacations
If you’re an avid traveller, you’re likely to have taken all the ‘usual’ vacations – from beach breaks and mountain retreats to spa getaways. And if you don’t get the opportunity to travel much, you’ll undoubtedly want your trips to be extraordinary and well-worth your time. The reality is that while there are countless types of fulfilling recreational pursuits out there, travellers are always looking for new and interesting ways to spend their vacations. After all, everyone wants to come away with a holiday experience that’s not only unique, but unforgettable.
A gem in the realm of vacations has long been the culinary tour. Yet this type of getaway has kept a perpetual sense of novelty, quite simply because there are so many ways to relish it. When you go to a beach, you can expect sun, sand and waves; but when you take a tour reflecting all the cultural and culinary influences upon the cuisine of a region, you might come away with much more than you bargained for. Simply put, if you love travelling, enjoy trying new things and can’t get your fill of good food, a culinary tour is the perfect type of vacation for you.
No matter where you go these days, there’s something delicious to eat. But there are certainly parts of the US which boast a rich culinary history. One of these is undoubtedly New Orleans, Louisiana. Sure, New Orleans is famous for its Mardi Gras celebration and Jazz Fest; but the city, known as “The Big Easy,” is also world-renowned for its culinary customs. New Orleans is noted for its mix of cultures, each of which has held on to its past traditions in some way – and food, like music, just happens to be one of the most prominent of these traditions.
Tour the city’s most famous kitchens and dining rooms – particularly in the French quarter and along Bourbon Street – and learn about the many ethnic influences that have helped shape its history and unique cuisine. Pick up on the culinary contributions of historic restaurants in the area, dating from 1840 to present, and learn the distinctions between Creole and Cajun foods! No matter how you go about it, you can’t go wrong with a culinary tour in New Orleans.
Alternatively, why not combine a culinary tour with a wine-tasting excursion? Napa Valley, California is undoubtedly the ideal destination if this idea strikes your fancy. Napa Valley is the American capital of food and wine, and a region which attracts countless visitors from around the world each year. By touring a winery, you can come to appreciate the various processes involved in producing an exquisite wine – from harvesting and fermentation to ageing. And aside from all the fantastic culinary treasures and premium wines, you can expect stunning, picturesque scenery. Whether you’re a novice or an accomplished wine connoisseur, a wine and culinary tour in Napa Valley is guaranteed to delight you. Moreover, Napa Valley is just 30 miles north of San Francisco, so you could easily make your way down to try the culinary treats of the “Golden Gate City” – which includes those in America’s largest Chinatown.
If you’re considering a culinary tour, rest assured that you’ll find a number of fantastic options for accommodation – regardless of whether you’re off to the east coast, west coast or deep south. A culinary tour is truly one of the best ways to become acquainted with a city’s culture and unique character – so why not book a culinary tour today and prepare to have your taste buds dazzled!
Martin Mcallister
http://www.articlesbase.com/travel-articles/the-culinary-tour-a-gem-in-the-realm-of-vacations-90949.html
