New Orleans Arts District presents the annual Whitney White Linen Night, Saturday, August 4, 6-9pm. Sponsored by Whitney National Bank and produced by the Contemporary Arts Center, the annual summer art-walk in New Orleans includes open art galleries, exciting live music on the street, fine cuisine, and refreshing specialty drinks. Admission is FREE to the outdoor event, with cash bars and food available for purchase.

Whitney White Linen Night is now a summertime tradition, as thousands of New Orleans art and culture enthusiasts stroll down Julia Street (300-600 blocks) and throughout the historic New Orleans Arts District, enjoy art openings at 17 galleries and museums that feature works by local, national and international artists.

Cash bars and cuisine by Byblos, La Divina Gelateria, Nirvana Indian Cuisine, Reginelli's Pizzeria, Sun Ray Grill . . . and more!

Outdoor celebration entertainment by Vavavoom and the Washboard Chaz Blues Trio.

CAC Celebration & Official Post Party at the CAC - 6pm-midnight

Featuring provocative art, entertainment, cash bars and cuisine by Table One Restaurant and several more local restaurants.

Art on view; Civil Rights Now: Gulf Coast Artists at La Napoule; Copies and Doubles - Alex Podesta; and works by Emeril Lagasse Foundation Summer Art Camp students