Hmm. Street, an insider's guide to New Orleans. Beyond Bourbon Street is the podcast

where we explore the food, music, culture, places, and people that make New

Orleans unique. Whether you are planning a trip, living in New Orleans, or simply wanting a taste of the Crescent City from wherever you are,

you've come to the right place.

And now, your host, Mark Bologna.

Hey all, this is Mark.

Welcome to episode 164.

Today's episode is about the largest event in the spirits

and cocktail industry, really in the world,

tales of the cocktail. We'll learn about its 20 year history, what the event is all about, and more.

The last show was an interview I did with Jay Lenz Isles, founder of the Facebook group where Black Nola eats.

I came away with both a new appreciation for the struggle of minority business owners and

a list of terrific places to eat.

If you missed it, go back and give it a listen. I think you'll enjoy it. to Newark, New Orleans Collection, the city's premier history museum located at 520 Royal Street

in the heart of the French Quarter.

There are always changing out exhibits, but current exhibits include the French

Court of Life, people and places in the Vucaree.

For more than 150 years, artists from all over the world

have been using different mediums

to capture the French Quarter.

And this exhibition gathers 22 paintings

from their own collection, but that aren't often out in the museum.

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