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The Gallier Hall will be restored

As part of the Tercentennial Program, New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu has proposed the restoration and preservation of the historic building, Gallier Hall. Built between 1845 and 1853, it served as town hall until 1956. It has paintings by the neo-Orleanese artist Georges Dureau, as well as a large number of authentic period frames, mirrors, clocks and chandeliers.

The renovations will give a new lease of life to the interior of the building as well as to the Ty Tracy Theatre, while allowing for the installation of an audio-visual system equal to the building’s works of art.

More information: http://2018nola.com/gallier-hall/

But also…

The Tercentenary is an opportunity for hotels and restaurants to offer special offers, available throughout the year for visitors and residents.

The New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA) presents the exhibition A Queen Within: Andorned Archetypes Until 28 May 2018

NOMA located in the heart of City Park in the Mid-City district presents the exhibition A Queen Within, based on the largest private collection of fashion designer Alexander McQueen.

The collection presents more than a hundred experimental creations, crowns, jewellery and shoes worked by thirty of the world’s greatest contemporary designers. The exhibition also shows works by Iris Van Herpen, a collaborator of Alexander McQueen. The latter worked for Givenchy and Gucci before creating his own brand. Rate: $5

Hard Rock Hotel to open in New Orleans

Hard Rock International will open a hotel in New Orleans in spring 2019. It will be located at the intersection of Canal and Rampart Street, a few steps from the French Quarter. The hotel will consist of 350 rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, four meeting rooms, two reception rooms and 1,100 m2 of event space. From the hotel roof terrace, guests can enjoy a panoramic view of the city.

More information: https://www.hardrockhotels.com/new-orleans.htm