Being Savvy: Activities, things to do with your preschoolers, toddlers and kids in New Orleans, LA

Budding Art Critic: How to make the NOMA a place your child loves

by Kelly Leahy

The New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA) is located on the edge of City Park in an impressive Greek Revival building. The museum might be a little imposing and the docents can be stuffy but here are some surefire ways to make a visit a hit with your pre-schooler.Plan ahead. Take a look at the website and print out some pictures of NOMA's permanent collection to hunt for in the museum. Our favorites ... Read more >

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The littlest Picasso

by Kelly Leahy

In a city where Degas once resided and with a streets named for Greek Muses and French painters, it's no surprise that there is plenty of art enrichment to be found. Though it's difficult to get a preschooler to sit still and do anything for an extended period of time, there are a few ways to encourage them to appreciate art without strapping them to a chair.If you are looking for a great ... Read more >

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Three Days in and Around New Orleans: Day One

by Kelly Leahy

Over the next three days we will be highlighting the best that New Orleans has to offer families with preschoolers who chose the Crescent City as a destination. It's unfortunate that the first thing that pops into one's head about New Orleans is not "kid friendly." There are a great number of activities that make our fair city perfect for family fun. Here is a sample itinerary for activities to ... Read more >

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This weekends best picks

by Kelly Leahy

The Bywater Art Market makes its monthly appearance on Saturday. Not only is this a great place to pick some reasonably priced artwork for yourself but also gifts for others -- especially if you like to start your Christmas shopping early. There is usually live music for little ears and many food options including kid-friendly juices and kettle corn. What I like best about city's art markets are ... Read more >

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This weekends best bets: Satchmo and White Linen

by Kelly Leahy

So many fun things to do this weekend! In a city where residents normally hide inside during the months of July and August, there are two excellent events happening Saturday and Sunday. The first is the Satchmo SummerFest which I mentioned yesterday. The second is White Linen Night.Satchmo SummerFest is full of live music on four different stages including a children's stage. Highlights include ... Read more >

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This weekend's best bet: Family Fiesta!

by Kelly Leahy

Sunday marks the last day of The Baroque World of Fernando Botero at the New Orleans Museum of Art. Lucky for us, the museum is celebrating the final day of this Latin American artist's stint with a Family Fiesta.Like all events at NOMA, this is free to Louisiana residents. It starts at 1:00 PM this Sunday.Fernando Botero was born in 1932 and is a successful painter, sculptor, and draftsman. The ... Read more >

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This weekend's best bet: Prospect.1

by Kelly Leahy

There is a major citywide art exhibition going on right now and it's free. Prospect.1, a biennial contemporary art show opened last week. Venues are scattered all around the city and you can find a great deal of information on the Prospect.1 website.One exhibit that you will want to check out is Studio at Colton. Colton High School is on loan from the recovery school district for a couple of ... Read more >

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This weekend's best bet: Ramp Art Festival

by Kelly Leahy

The second annual North Ramp Art Festival is taking place this Saturday along the promenade in front of Louis Armstrong park on Rampart Street (I bet you saw that coming). There will be over 20 local artists and food vendors selling their wares.As with any good festival there will also be music including the Treme Brass Band and Walter "Wolfman" Washington. There is also a Children's Area with ... Read more >

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