Patio Planters of the Vieux Carré
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French Quarter Courtyard Tours
Since 1946, The Patio Planters of the Vieux Carr has sponsored Caroling in Jackson Square. One of the French Quarter events held to fund that sponsorship is the Secret Gardens of the Vieux Carr, when Patio Planters opens magnificent courtyards of the French Quarter for a special weekend tour October 15 and 16, 2011 between 12:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. (different courtyards each day). This highly anticipated event offers the allure of private and historic gardens otherwise closed to the public. The self-guided walking tour reveals how garden designers take advantage of small spaces, and provides access to the cool and private hideaways suited to the Louisiana climate in styles of the early Spanish and French architecture. Individual tickets are $20.00 each per day (children under 12 free), and will be available for purchase at Creole Delicacies, 533 St. Ann Street (at Jackson Square), and at French Quarter Gem & Lapidary, 527 St. Philip Street (near Decatur). For more information, to become a member, or to make a 501(c)3 donation, visit patioplanters.org.
White Elephant Sale & Auction
Since 1946, The Patio Planters of the Vieux Carr has sponsored Caroling in Jackson Square. One of the French Quarter events held to fund that sponsorship is the White Elephant Sale & Auction, being held on Saturday, November 12, 2011, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at the corner of Royal and St. Philip Streets in the French Quarter. Admission is free and open to the public. The White Elephant Sale is an Auction, Yard Sale, and Raffle something for everyone. Some of the best French Quarter businesses, restaurants, hotels, art galleries and shops donate gift certificates and auction items for this event. Baskets of Cheer full of wine and spirits are raffled off throughout the day. The yard sale items are all donations from members and friends of The Patio Planters du Vieux Carr, and include jewelry, books, clothing, and plants. Donations and auction items are accepted year-round by The Patio Planters of the Vieux Carr. For more information, to become a member, or to make a 501(c)3 donation, visit patioplanters.org.
Holiday Home Tour
Since 1946, The Patio Planters of the Vieux Carr has sponsored Caroling in Jackson Square. One of the French Quarter events held to fund that sponsorship is the Holiday Home Tour, being held on Sunday, December 18, 2011, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Savor the holiday spirit and tour French Quarter residences dressed for the season. The self-guided walking tour includes interesting architectural styles and home furnishings, as well as a variety of collections of Christmas decorations. Tickets are $20.00 each (children under 12 free), and will be available for purchase at Creole Delicacies, 533 St. Ann Street (at Jackson Square), and at French Quarter Gem & Lapidary, 527 St. Philip Street (near Decatur). For more information, to become a member, or to make a 501(c)3 donation, visit patioplanters.org.
Caroling in Jackson Square
Sponsored by The Patio Planters of the Vieux Carr since 1946, Caroling in Jackson Square is a truly moving holiday tradition held every year by candlelight on the Sunday before Christmas. Jackson Square brims with candle-lit faces and song-lit spirits as high as the spires of the St. Louis Cathedral. Sunday, December 18, 2011, 7:00 p.m. (gates open at 6:30 p.m.) Free and open to the public. Candles and song sheets are provided. Helpful hint: To keep your candles lit, trim a green, plastic soft drink bottle for a candle holder and wind guard.
