City grants Marigny Opera House temporary occupancy license
 

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Following concerns about permits and several hearings in Orleans Parish Civil District Court, the City of New Orleans granted the Marigny Opera House a temporary occupancy permit, allowing it to resume holding public events.

"We proved to the city that the Marigny Opera House is safe," says Marigny Opera House owner Dave Hurlbert.

In court Wednesday, the Marigny Opera House and city attorney agreed on a list of improvements, some of which had been approved by the city before the recent issues arose following the the wedding of Solange Knowles at the venue Nov. 16, Hurlbert says. The city had already approved construction of a handicapped accessible entrance on the side of the building.? [ Read more ]

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