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New Orleans Websites
Fleus de Paris -- Custom Millinery and Couture Boutique... Very high end!
House of Lounge - novelties and bridal lingerie wear - thongs, hosiery, bras for women. Huge on-line selection.HOVE Parfumeur -- Fine cosmetics and perfumes from a company that has been in New Orleans for generations!
Joan Vass - The original store in the country -- with the largest selection.
MIMI - The Gulf South's exclusive retailer for the Vera Wang Bridal collection, and many other exclusive lines of women's ready to wear.
Miss Karina's Fashion Design & Costume - Locally made and designed fashion and costume wear mostly for women inspired by New Orleans.
Shushan's Ltd. - women's clothing, hats, and more.
Yvonne LaFleur - Designs and Fragrances - custom millinery created her vast Private Collection of veilings and turn-of-the-century flowers from France, silk ribbons from Switzerland, antique feathers from Germany, and other elegant touches from around the world. Many perfumes to choose from as well.
Cajun Woman Enterprises - real Cajun stories by a real Cajun!
Gambit Weekly -- an irreverent weekly news magazine.
Louisiana Books by Nola Mae Ross - Nola Mae Ross is a native of Lake Charles, Louisiana. Her books tell the true stories and happenings of this state.Louisiana Life -- as the name implies.
Louisiana Music Factory -- sheet music, books on New Orleans music and musicians, and DVDs.New Orleans Magazine -- a monthly New Orleans publication with serious news to restaurant reviews.
Octavia Books - independent bookstore features online browsing and ordering.
Offbeat Magazine -- THE guide to the New Orleans music scene.
Pauline Books and Media - Christian publications.
Times-Picayune -- the award-winning local paper. Everything New Orleans.
University Press of the South - publishing company specializing in academic publications.
Habitat for Humanity New Orleans Musicians Village -- Musicians’ Village, a cornerstone of the New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity (NOAHH) post-Katrina rebuilding effort, is designed to both construct a community and preserve a culture. Conceived by New Orleans natives Harry Connick, Jr. and Branford Marsalis, Musicians’ Village will provide a home for both the artists who have defined the city’s culture and the sounds that have shaped the musical vernacular of the world.
Levees.org -- publicizes the need to repair and rebuild New Orleans levee protection system to adequately protect against future hurricanes.
Music Rising -- Music Rising was created in November of 2005 by U2's The Edge, Bob Ezrin and Henry Juszkiewicz. Music Rising was able to provide replacement instruments to nearly 2,500 professional musicians from the Central Gulf region. Music Rising is now helping churches and schools who were affected by hurricanes to rebuild their music programs by replacing instruments that they lost in the devastation.
New Orleans Musicians Clinic -- Since 1998, NOMC has played a pivotal role in sustaining the health of New Orleans musicians. As housing, family and financial challenges continue, we strive to remain a core resource for the music community. From providing medical serivces to funding gigs, our response to the needs of musicians knows no boundaries. Please support us in our efforts - we've got our finger 'on the pulse' of the New Orleans music community.
New Orleans Musicians Relief Fund -- a 501(c)(3) charity, founded by displaced New Orleans musicians to help provide support for the New Orleans music community.
Renew Our Music -- The mission of the Renew Our Music Funds is to revive New Orleans’ cultural traditions by providing assistance to the individuals and institutions that will carry them forward.
Sweet Home New Orleans -- a non-profit organization dedicated to revitalizing the music and cultural community within the neighborhoods of New Orleans by helping our tradition bearers return to and stay at home. Formerly the New Orleans Musicians Hurricane Relief Fund. Also, check out their t-shirts and hats and bumper stickers!
Tipitina's Foundation -- Provides instruments to New Orleans public schools; runs an internship programs to teach musicians all aspects of the music industry; a co-op to develop business and job skills training for musicians and other artists; and Sunday music workshops where students can play with and learn from the best musicians in the city -- for free.
WWOZ -- New Orleans public radio station devoted to promoting local music.
Nola Cakes -- A large variety of specialty cakes available -- ask for your favorite or have one created just for you. Ships nationwide.
Orleans Coffee Exchange - gourmet coffee from the heart of the French Quarter.
P & J Oyster Company - providing New Orleans with oysters since 1876.
PJ's Coffee and Tea Company -buys, roasts, and distributes all of its own coffees and serves them at its company owned and franchised cafes in the southeast.
Papa Piazza Brand Seafood - one of the largest family owned and operated seafood processors and institutional distributors in America.
Pepperland Farms - Wholesale and retail distributor of pickled chile peppers, salsas, and other cajun and southern style condiments
Praline Connection -- New Orleans Pralines handmade daily in the old fashioned, spoon dripped method, using only the finest ingredients.
Pure Cajun Products - A source for authentic Louisiana, Cajun, Creole, spices, hot sauce, seasonings, and only Louisiana Foods.
Randazzo's Camilla City Bakery - three generations of King cakes, pastries, and much more.
Rao's Bakery - traditional king cakes and filled king cakes on line.
Southern Candymakers - candied pralines, tortues, fudges, toffees, gift baskets, and more.
Sweet Charlottes - creole chocolates and old fashioned candies separately or in gift baskets.
Tabasco - company store and Louisiana music and photographs from the McIlhenny Company.
Tony Chachere's Creole Foods - the first inductee into Louisiana's Chef Hall of Fame. Spice up your life on-line!
Totally Nawlins - distinctly New Orleans food and beverages.
Zapps Potatoe Chips - have taken the Lowly but nutritious sweet potato and raised it to new heights by making it into a gourmet snack.
Zatarain's Seasonings - From seafood to spices, recipes to mixes, Zatarain's has everything you need. A New Orleans Tradition - Since 1889.
Bruce Brice -- the first commissioned artist to present the official poster for Jazzfest. See Mardi Gras 2006 -- Katrina's Party, proceeds to benefit Children's Hospital of New Orleans.
Brunner Gallery - a comprehensive collection of local, regional and national artwork.
Bryant Galleries - high quality works of art, regardless of the style, from the US, Latin America and Europe.
Art Conservation New Orleans & Thomas Burger Gallery - Fine Art Gallery and art conservation services.
Callan Fine Art - offering private and corporate collectors top quality works in excellent condition.
Anne Cicero - Contemporary Landscapes
Sandra Russell Clark -- Fine art photographyJack's Metal Arts -- hand-crafted gas and electric lighting fixtures.
Jacobs, Karen - Abstact and contemporary paintings.
Jazzy Stuff - Internet gallery featuring New Orleans and Gulf coast artists, jewelry, ceramics, paintings, prints, fine art photography and more.
Jones, Kerrie - Vibrant New Orleans paintings on canvas and by New Orleans artist Kerrie Jones.
Kendrick, James L. - Realistic paintings of Southern Antebellum homes and historic old New Orleans.
Angela King Gallery -- paintings inspired by French and Dutch impressionists.
Kline, Steve - Abstract metal sculpture.
Lefort, Rafton - Realistic carvings of animals and outdoors themes. Full size & miniature carvings.
Lemieux Galleries - featuring Louisiana and Gulf Coast artists.
Lombard, Mary Lee - expressionist oil painter.
Long, George - Commercial, special event and fine art photography.
Bedonna Magid-Wakeman -- Acrylic on canvas "pop art" works.
Thomas Mann Gallery - American craft movement art.
Mavor, Brian - kinetic polished aluminum sculptures which spin gently on ambient air currents.
McAfee, Tommy - original watercolors of the French Quarter.
Michalopoulos - Original limited edition serigraphs, silkscreen prints and posters by noted New Orleans artist James Michalopoulos.
Milton, Lionel - Combining graffiti and cartoon influences with scenes from New Orleans' one-of-a-kind culture, artist Lionel Milton has staked out his own artistic style.
MOXY Studios -- fine art gallery and studio - Contemporary art gallery and working studio of resident artist Joan Cox. Exhibits emerging local artists such as Géza Brunow, Scott Hebert, Kenny McAshan, Ayanna Olitt, and Timothy Weekly.
Murray, Meredith - fine art black and white prints, originals on canvas, and mixed medium on wood.
New Orleans Fine Art Gallery - An online contemporary art gallery.
New Orleans Photograph Gallery - Online Gallery featuring Limited-Edition hand-colored black and white photographs by Jan Kaulins.
NOLAPIC.COM -- Great artistic photographs by veteran New Orleans photographer Pompo Bresciani.
O'Mahony, Chamain - prints and acrylics of the Creole Cat at New Orleans landmarks.
Off the Beaten Way - Fine original art.
Osborn, Terrance - surrealistic paintings by a native New Orleanian.
Passage, Jeffry - art with a jazz theme. Mediums include watercolors and pen and ink.
Bernark K. Passman Galleries -- Fine jewelry and sculpture in black coral and precious metals.
