Join The Roosevelt Hotel for the Artists in Residence Event, Wednesday, June 23 from 3 pm to 7 pm. The Event will take place in the grand lobby of the hotel.

Featured artists this month include:

Ronnie Cardwell is an avid photographer and thrives upon the ability to “be in the right place at the right time” in order to freeze one small part of time in his camera frame. His photographs reveal both the wonders of Mother Nature and the culture and excitement of the city. Ronnie has the profound talent to make this diversity tangible for all who view his photographs. His utilization of lighting and color bring life to his work and warmth to the viewer’s heart.

Mignon Faget designs original jewelry that is inspired by the natural and man-made landmarks of New Orleans and southern Louisiana. A fifth generation New Orleanian, Faget has flourished in the culture and traditions of her birthplace and her collections reflect this. “Every New Orleans Lady”, so it’s said, owns at least one piece of Mignon Faget jewelry, adornment as central to a lady’s wardrobe in this city as a piece from Tiffany & Co. in New York.”

James Jensen burst onto the professional art scene at the age of 12 with his first commission from a local sophisticate. Experienced with all forms of art, James now glamorizes beautiful woman with his line of fabulous Glamour Trash Jewelry. Using old Disco Records and his own “secret” finishes, he has concocted the first truly new jewels in decades.

Martin Welch is an Impressionist using energetic brushstrokes and bright colors. He grew up in the south and currently lives and works in New Orleans. Martin says he’s just a southern boy at heart and paints the way he thinks, feels and remembers. His paintings are used in the new HBO series “Treme”.

For more information, call (504) 648-1200.

The Roosevelt New Orleans, part of the Waldorf Astoria Hotels and Resorts, has announced a number of special summer rates designed to help locals and visitors with their vacation and get-away plans.

With the Louisiana First Package, Louisiana residents can enjoy a stay at the luxurious, historic hotel in downtown New Orleans for $129 per night. Guests should enter promotional code “P9” when booking. The special is available for stays through Sept. 30, 2010. Is valid for Louisiana residents only and is not transferable. Proof of residency may be required at check-in.

Book three nights at The Roosevelt and get the fourth night free with The Best of Waldorf promotion. Rates start at $159 per night. The offer is valid for all stays through Sept. 6, 2010; use the promotional code, “PBWA1N”, when booking.

The Great Getaway, designed for guests looking for the ultimate in relaxation and luxury at a great price, includes breakfast for up to two people in the room starting at $159. Promotional code “PGGG01” should be entered during the booking process. This special offer is valid for stays through Sept. 6, 2010.

To take advantage of these offers, guests can call 1-800-WALDORF or visit www.therooseveltneworleans.com. Subject to availability. Additional restrictions apply for each offer. All rates exclude taxes, gratuities and incidental charges. Not valid for groups or conventions.

Sip, Mix and Mingle Roosevelt Style at the newly opened Rooftop Bar at The Roosevelt. Located on the fourth floor of the hotel, the Rooftop Bar serves up cool cocktails, light fare and magnificent views of surrounding urban architecture. Sit beneath a cabana or at the bar itself while mingling with New Orleans elite. Look for special events and promotions every Thursday night from 5:30 to 7:30 at The Rooftop Bar at The Roosevelt. The Rooftop Bar is open Thursday through Sunday from noon to 8 p.m. For more information, log on to www.therooseveltneworleans.com or call 504-648-1200.

The Roosevelt New Orleans, a Waldorf Astoria Collection hotel, will combine New Orleans music with a gourmet meal to celebrate moms this Mother’s Day, May 9, all in the Waldorf Astoria Ballroom.

Featured will be a live performance by the James Rivers Movement, along with gourmet entrees from executive chef Stefan Kauth and desserts by pastry chef Debbie Heyd.

“We invite guests to treat their mothers to an experience like no other in a setting like no other, at the historic Roosevelt New Orleans Hotel,” said Tod Chambers, general manager at The Roosevelt.

As guests are escorted to their tables, they will experience a feast for their eyes as they pass towering displays of food featuring seafood creations, carved meats and oysters, as well as a dessert station including Bananas Foster and strawberry shortcake.

The brunch is available from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Adult plates are $79, excluding tax and gratuity, and include valet parking, champagne and a commemorative photograph. Children between the ages of 6 and 12 are served at $19, and children under 6 years are served complimentary. Reservations can be made by calling (504) 648-1200.

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The site of revelry throughout the hotel’s 117-year history, The Roosevelt New Orleans this year will deliver a luxurious Mardi Gras oasis, along with experiences fit for kings and queens both real and imaginary, as the landmark property hosts locals and visitors for the first carnival following its $170-million historic restoration.

The Roosevelt, located just steps from the French Quarter, will deliver an off-Bourbon Street experience throughout the carnival season, but with even greater luxury, elegance and pageantry from the weekend before Mardi Gras through Fat Tuesday.

Greeting guests as they arrive during the weekend preceding Mardi Gras will be the purple, green and gold colors of carnival executed in elaborate wreathes festooned with carnival images; imaginative lobby decorations; live music designed to prompt unscripted “second-line parades”; and, true to the Mardi Gras spirit, the costumed “King and Queen of the Roosevelt” bearing specially minted Roosevelt beads destined to become keepsakes.

“We’ve made a commitment to New Orleans to make every season as memorable as the hotel itself,” said Tod Chambers, general manager. “Few experiences in New Orleans can quite match that of carnival, and no other property is better suited as a Mardi Gras oasis than The Roosevelt New Orleans.”

On arrival, guests will be greeted by the hotel’s “monarchs,” presented with their commemorative beads and escorted in grand style to the front desk.

After long hours watching parades, the hotel’s guests and visitors can slip into a state of tranquility with a full line of spa services at the internationally acclaimed Guerlain Spa. From massages and facial treatments to hand therapies and complete day spa experiences, each is personally tailored to revive mind, body and soul.

Also available are the Sazerac Bar, featuring the world-famous Sazerac cocktail and Ramos Gin Fizz, both favorites of Mardi Gras royalty; the Sazerac Restaurant, featuring the creativity of executive chef Stefan Kauth; and Teddy’s Café, where lighter fare and relaxed surroundings will be especially appreciated.

“The Roosevelt New Orleans is perfectly situated for those arriving from out of town and those who call the city home,” Chambers said. “Vehicular access will be easy, and visitors on foot will find the hotel welcoming. We believe the tradition of ‘Mardi Gras at The Roosevelt’ will become a lasting one.”

Guests can experience Mardi Gras at The Roosevelt with rates starting at $289. For reservations, call (504) 648-1200.