Fete Francaise presents Vive Les Arts: An Annual Celebration of New Orleans Connection to French Arts March 8, 2008

There will be fascinating Francophone Art from throughout the world with an array of cultural demonstrations, food, entertainment and children's activities.

Proceeds from the festival will go to Ecole Bilingue de la Nouvelle-Orleans, a French immersion school. The profit will help the school move to a larger campus as well as its generous scholarship program.

Food

One of the main highlights for the year is the food. The cuisine will be from some of the top restaurants in the city. The restaurants include La Crepe Nanou, La Provence, La Boulangerie, Lilette, Galatoire's, Herbsaint, Cochon, Martinique Bistro, Cafe Degas, St. James Cheese Co., Leidenheimer Bread Co. and Jamila's, among others.

Not only food, but beverages are also going to be highlighted. Beverages include champagne, cointreau and specialty cocktails from Remy Cointreau USA; various great wines from Beringer Vineyards, Elio's Wine, Republic Beverage, and the Wine Seller; beer from Coyote Ugly and iced coffee from Cool Brew.

Entertainment

Be ready because entertainment at Fete Francaise will be amazing. The music begins from the moment the festival starts to the last minute. The festival will feature music from Wazozo, Dewey Sampson Jazz Ensemble, Free Agents Brass Band, Sunpie, and the fabulous Zulu Connection.

Just for children

Since this festival is about the French connection with New Orleans, children of all ages are welcome. Some children activities include a spacewalk and face-painting.

Shopping/Art

The Fete will also include a silent auction, featuring work from many talented local artists and a raffle. Local artists Frenchy and Amy McKinnon will be painting live and the paintings will go to the highest bidder.

The festival will be selling collectable t-shirts, shopping bags, flags and much more. Make sure to look for the t-shirts and shopping bags with popular French phrases and artwork by French artist Isabelle Jacopin.

Official Website: http://www.ebnola.com