1. Holders Season

The Buzz -- The elegant, historic Holders House in St. James Parish offers an annual two-week performing arts season that regularly earns raves from critics and audience alike. Every year the program is different, but may include classical or jazz concerts, opera performances, theater and comedy shows, even acrobats and circus acts. Most shows take place outside among the mansion's beautiful gardens. Past performances have included Shakespeare dramas, world-famous operas, and concerts from diverse artists such as Luciano Pavarotti and Tim Rice.