Tales of the Cocktail #totc July 16-20, 2014

Tales of the Cocktail® is the world’s premier cocktail festival, bringing together the international spirits community for five days of what’s now, what’s new and what’s next in bartending. Held annually in New Orleans, Tales of the Cocktail® has something for bartenders and spirits professionals with opportunities to mix and mingle with the brightest minds in mixology during an always-spirited schedule of seminars, dinners, competitions, tasting rooms and new product launches. Join us in New Orleans July 16-20 for the 12th Annual Tales of the Cocktail® where for five days the cocktail reigns supreme. All Hail the Cocktail!

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IFT Meeting & Food Expo 2014 June 21 - 24 New Orleans Morial Convention Center

More than 18,000 of the world’s top food science and technology professionals, representing the most prominent organizations in the global food sector, will converge in New Orleans this weekend to learn about the most recent product, ingredient, and technology developments, and their potential business impact, as well as to identify trends that will shape the industry.

The IFT Annual Meeting & Food Expo brings together professionals involved in both the science and the business of food — experts in R&D, product development, and QA/QC, as well as executive management, marketing, procurement, sales, and more — from industry, academia, and government.

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Where to Drink During Tales of the Cocktail | The Daily Meal #TOTC

New Orleans knows how to put on a party: where to drink whether you’re boozing at TOTC or not. Cocktails and New Orleans go together like Cajun bites and Sno-balls. It’s no secret that New Orleans may just be home to the most burgeoning cocktail scene in, dare we say, the country (no offense, New Yorkers), so it only makes sense that New Orleans puts on the biggest cocktail party of the year: the Tales of the Cocktail, held July 17 to 21.

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New Orleans CVB Honored in NTA's Distinct Dozen Awards | Travel Agent

The National Tour Association (NTA) has awarded New Orleans with two honors at their Second Annual Distinct Dozen Awards. The awards, recognizing product quality and partnership, are distributed based on votes by NTA tour operators.


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New Orleans tourism promoters will launch a new national advertising campaign on May 6 | NOLA.com

New Orleans tourism promoters are preparing to launch a pitch to a national audience on May 6, with television and digital advertising and a new Internet site designed around the theme, "Follow Your NOLA," appealing to travelers who prefer open-ended exploration of their destinations. The approximately $4 million campaign will run through August...

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Stan Lee to greet fans at Comic Con in New Orleans | Jackson Clarion Ledger

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Comic Con continues through Sunday. Comic book icon Stan Lee, "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" star Eliza Dushku and dozens of other celebrities will greet fans ó many of whom where costumes. The event is expected to lure in countless "trekkies" with a 25th anniversary reunion of the cast of "Star Trek: The Next Generation" on Saturday...

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Dalai Lama to visit New Orleans | bestofneworleans.com

The 14th Dalai Lama will be visiting and speaking in New Orleans May 16-18. Tulane University is presenting the visit, which will feature a conference titled “Resilience: Strength Through Compassion and Connection,” the construction of an elaborate sand mandala at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center and two events open to the public, including speeches by the Dalai Lama at the Convention Center (May 17) and an address titled "Strength Through Connection" at the UNO Lakefront Arena (May 18).

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New Orleans to Host the 42nd Society for Neuroscience Annual Meeting 2012 | Conference Hound

Inside New Orleans‘ Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, the human brain will be studied, discussed, and analyzed as it hosts the 42nd Society for Neuroscience Annual Meeting 2012. From October 13-17, influential doctors, scientists, and related companies will gather to share their research and discoveries in neuroscience. This year’s meeting will be as rigorous as it is informative, which is why attendees will unwind while enjoying the amenities of America’s notorious city of amusement and celebration!

Through lectures, workshops, and events, visitors will learn the latest breakthroughs in diagnoses and treatment of brain ailments.

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Paul Ryan to Defend Medicare Plan at AARP | ABC News

Paul Ryan heads to New Orleans Friday to address the American Association of Retired Persons' (AARP) national convention. For the GOP vice presidential nominee, he's headed into the lion's den.

Of course he's had some practice. At the beginning of his candidacy, knowing how much his Medicare plan -- which would not affect today's seniors, but would fundamentally transform the program -- would be a Democratic target, he also walked into what could have been enemy territory...

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President Barack Obama AARP 2012 Life@50+ National Event & Expo

Enjoy the sights and sounds of New Orleans during Life@50+. Hear from Life@50+ speakers, performers and the people who make the Big Easy a great place to visit.

President Barack Obama and Chairman Paul Ryan will address the AARP members at Life@50+ in New Orleans on Friday, Sept. 21*. The President will speak live, via satellite, at 10:45 a.m. Chairman Ryan will speak live in the convention center at 11:30 a.m. Because of these appearances, we will be moving our opening show with Hoda Kotb and Emeril Lagasse to 8:30 a.m. Doors will open at 7:30 a.m. to allow time for security checks.

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Eau-de-Vie world's best Cocktail Bar ‎| The Shout

In just its second year of operation, Sydney speakeasy Eau-de-Vie has won the coveted ‘World’s Best New Cocktail Bar’ at the prestigious Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards. The five-day festival is held in New Orleans and internationally recognised as the industry’s biggest and most influential awards, acknowledging talented individuals and establishments that are helping advance the craft of the cocktail.

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New Orleans CVB partners with Experient for housing services ‎| Travel Daily News International

The New Orleans Convention and Visitors Bureau has selected Experient to be their preferred partner for event housing services. This will allow the CVB to offer outstanding housing solutions, top quality service delivery and consultative personal attention to organizations that bring their conventions to the Crescent City.

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TypeCon2011 in New Orleans: Surge | Dexigner

TypeCon2011 will take place between July 5-10, 2011, at the Royal Sonesta Hotel, New Orleans.
TypeCon is an annual conference presented by the non-profit Society of Typographic Aficionados (SOTA), an international organization dedicated to the promotion, study, and support of typography and related arts.

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Edwards heart valve trial results impress | Reuters

A heart valve replacement technique developed by Edwards LifeSciences Corp that spares patients open-heart surgery had a slightly lower death rate at one year, outweighing a higher risk of major stroke. One year after implantation using the Edwards valve called Sapien, 24.2 percent of patients died -- compared with 26.8 percent of those who underwent open-heart surgery in the highly anticipated 699-patient study...

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New Orleans tourism officials expect one of the strongest springs ever | NOLA.com

Every one of the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center's 10 halls is occupied this weekend. Both the American College of Cardiology and the Boat Show are occupying space in the facility. On Friday, the cardiology group put the finishing touches on its setup.

Included in this year's figures are two citywide conferences. In addition to the The American College of Cardiology, which will be the city's largest meeting this year, is the American Institute of Architects. That group, which is expected to attract 24,000 guests, will fill the center in mid-May.

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World’s Reform Rabbis, to Convene in New Orleans

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World’s Reform Rabbis
March 27-30

New Orleans, an exemplar of rich culture and history, currently faces unimaginable challenges. Yet this city embraces setbacks as opportunities for change, for growth, and for innovation. It builds on its vibrant past, grapples with the challenges of the present and creates a new and exciting future—much like the Reform rabbinate of today. What better city for gathering together to explore “The Prophetic Voice in the 21st Century”? They'll confront the major issues of our time and learn from the best teachers and experts in our torah lishmah and professional development sessions. Listen to music, enjoy wonderful food and be rejuvenated by the dynamic sense of chevruta that is the hallmark of our Conventions...

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Second Line Conference | A Celebration of Innovation for the New Economy

The inaugural Second Line is an interactive conference celebrating the New Economy successes and strategies with disruptive innovation, value creation, and sustainable social impact. Set in New Orleans, we are bringing some of the world's leading innovators to demonstrate how design, experience, strategy, and technology can be applied to create new markets, exponential growth, and sustainable social impacts...

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Launch Fest – A fun conference for serious entrepreneurs | New Orleans, April 24-29, 2010

Launch Fest features 3 days of 1/2 day conference sessions between the two weekends of the New Orleans Jazz Fest. Topics include:

• Social Entrepreneurship
• Straight Talk
• Advantage Capital
• and four nights of mixers, music & fun topics.

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The Sync Up Conference | The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and Foundation, Inc.

The Sync Up conference, held on the mornings of the Friday and Saturday of both weekends of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival presented by Shell, brings together leaders from across the entertainment industry. The conference focuses on three main topics: The international music festival industry; licensing music to film, TV and videogames; and using new technologies to promote and sell independent music.

Sync Up is a free event, produced and presented by the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation – the nonprofit that owns Jazz Fest. The Foundation uses the proceeds from Jazz Fest, and other funds, for year-round programs in education, economic development and cultural events.

The conference takes place at the New Orleans Museum of Art, walking distance to Jazz Fest, seating is limited and advance registration is required.

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CTIA's Big Phone Show Moves to New Orleans | PCMag.com

The two biggest mobile phone shows of the year are on the move. Today the CTIA, the U.S. wireless trade organization, said it's moving next year's spring show back from March to May, and to New Orleans. Meanwhile, next year's Mobile World Congress will be two weeks later than this year's, coming at the end of February...

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