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Darlings,
Glorious spring weather is finally here. My azaleas are in full bloom and it is lovely to look once again the plants joyfully returning to life after a very hard winter season.
Not having found a suitable place to move Casell-Bergen Gallery has taken a toll on me. I have been so stressed out physically and emotionally that I took a very brief sojourn to Destin. I joined my brother Lorenzo for some quality time and much-needed relaxation. The weather was cold and windy but nice and sunny so I enjoyed it, except I am nursing a very bad chest cold that prevented me from attending several great events including the much-anticipated return of the Joffrey Ballet.
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I did attend on Saturday night, the annual outdoor 2014 Legacy Donor Foundation's 15th Annual Soul Revival at the lovely home of George and Lauren Brower. The glorious spring weather, the delicious food by Dickie Brennan's Tableau, decadent libations and great entertainment made it to be a very memorable night.
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This week, I am already looking forward to all the great cultural events that my beloved New Orleans is offering.
Join Friends of the Cabildo as the Louisiana State Museum's impressive collection of decorative arts are examined for an exclusive behind-the-scenes viewing April 1 and 3. Katie Burlison, Curator of the Decorative Arts for the Louisiana State Museum, will guide guests through the collection's ceramics, glass, metals and folk objects that represent the coming of spring. The tours will take place at the State Museum's Collection Building, located above Irene's Restaurant.
Tours are at 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. at the Louisiana State Museum Collections Building, located at 1000 Chartres Street, in the French Quarter. Cost is $20 per person, or $15 for Friends of the Cabildo/Louisiana Museum Foundation members. Reservations are required, and space is extremely limited, so reserve your space by calling 504-523-3939.
On Wednesday, April 2,The New Orleans Botanical Garden Foundation presents the 2014 Spring Symposium featuring Dr. William C. Welch at Pavilion of the Two Sisters. Proceeds raised from this event will support the design and installation of an outdoor kitchen and green wall in the garden.
YLC Wednesday at the Square will present the great jazz pianist and entertainer Marcia Ball and my darling friend and talented vocalist Robin Barnes at Lafayette Square from 5-7 p.m.
On Thursday, April 3, The Bishop Perry Center will present the fifth concert in its free, public series of concerts, “A Musical Prelude to the Celebration of Easter,” at St Mary's Catholic Church, at Ursulines and Chartres streets in the French Quarter, beginning at 6 p. m. Featured will be two popular performing artists, Lisa McDonald on flute and Jacques Weaver on harp.
I am looking forward to attending on Friday, the much anticipated Longue Vue Garden's Sentimental Journey. The 2014 Sentimental Journeys Gala will be held at the home of Joseph and Stephanie Bruno on April 4, 2014. This year’s theme celebrates the iconic Spanish Court at Longue Vue and its inspiration, the Generalife Gardens at Alhambra in Grenada, Spain.
Tickets are $250 each; please visit the link above to purchase your tickets. Please enter seating preferences in the "notes" field when checking out.
Sponsor packages are currently available. Contact Jen at 504.293.4723 or jgick@longuevue.com for more information.
Darlings, the 17th Annual Bach Around The Clock Festival at Trinity Episcopal Church, 1329 Jackson Avenue is offering 29 consecutive hours and 300 performers. It starts at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 4 and continues nonstop through Saturday, April 5, ending at midnight.
The event will feature early Baroque to the 20th century music, plus dance, yoga, drama, movies and more.
On April 4 and 6, The New Orleans Opera Association wraps up its season with Giacomo Puccini's “La Boheme,” one of the greatest operas of all time at the Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts.
The same night, Preservation Resource Center of New Orleans (PRC) presents “A Mid-City Night's Dream,” its 37th Annual Julia Jump at the The Arbor Room in City Park. The patron party features prodigious Cajun fiddler Amanda Shaw and a sneak preview of the auction. The Jump offers cocktails, regional cuisine, and live music by The Wiseguys, as well as one of the most extensive auctions in town. Not to be missed.
From April 4-10 is the Fifth Film-O-Rama presented by the Prytania Theatre and the New Orleans Film Society.
More than 20 films are set to unspool over the course of the seven-day event. All screenings take place at the Prytania Theatre, which is co-presenter of the event. For details, visit the New Orleans Film Society website.http://neworleansfilmsociety.org/pages/detail/77/Film-O-Rama
On Saturday, April 5, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., The Junior League of New Orleans is hosting its 9th annual Kitchen Tour. The annual fundraiser is a self-guided tour of 12 beautifully appointed kitchens in the Uptown New Orleans and Old Metairie neighborhoods.
On Saturday, April 5, are you ready for a certain je ne sais quoi? Ecole Bilingue de la Nouvelle-Orleans is celebrating the 15th anniversary of New Orleans’ beloved French festival, la Fête Française! Fête proudly honors our city’s connection to the food, music, art and culture of France. The theme this year A certain je ne sais quoi… promises to inspire an exciting event which will take place at the school’s main campus, located at 821 General Pershing Street, between Magazine and Constance Streets from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Darlings, are your ready for another parade? On Sunday, April 6, is the St. Bernard Irish Italian Islenos Parade at 11 a.m. St. Bernard Irish Italian Islenos Community Parade & Marching Club Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette and Arabi 43 floats, 1,500+ members and 300,000 pounds of produce. Not to be missed!
Trinity Artist Series presents, on Sunday, April 6 at 5 p.m., Dillard University Choir’s Spring Concert directed by S. Carver Davenport. Also on Sunday, April 6 at 9 p.m. sharp is Jazz Vespers with New Orleans’ Queen of Jazz and R & B Charmaine Neville and pianist Amasa Miller. The 30-minute service features music selections and scriptural readings.
And finally, Tennessee Williams’ “Night of the Iguana” continues its extended run beyond the literary festival named for America’s most famous playwright. It runs until April 6.
Have a glorious spring week and save these dates:
April 10-13 - French Quarter Festival
Saturday, April 12 - LPO's Faberge Opus Ball
Tuesday, April 15 - Le Prix d' Elegance
Wednesday, April 16 - Royal Sonesta Round Table Luncheon
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April 1 and 3
Hidden Treasures: Spring Arts Edition
Presented by Friends of the Cabildo
Join Friends of the Cabildo as the Louisiana State Museum’s impressive collection of decorative arts are examined for an exclusive behind-the-scenes viewing April 1st and 3rd. Katie Burlison, Curator of the Decorative Arts for the Louisiana State Museum, will guide guests through the collection’s ceramics, glass, metals and folk objects that represent the coming of Spring. The tours will take place at the Old U.S. Mint at 400 Esplanade Avenue.
Hidden Treasures of the Louisiana State Museum: Spring Arts Edition takes place Tuesday and Thursday, April 1st and 3rd. Tours are at 6:00 pm nightly at the Old U.S. Mint, located at 400 Esplanade Avenue. Cost is $20.00 per person, or $15.00 for Friends of the Cabildo/Louisiana Museum Foundation members. Reservations are required, and space is extremely limited.
To reserve your space, please contact Kaydee Nenninger at 504-523-3939.
Wednesday, April 2
The New Orleans Botanical Garden Foundation presents the 2014 Spring Symposium
Featuring Dr. William C. Welch \
Pavilion of the Two Sisters
Bill Welch is a Professor & Landscape Horticulturist at Texas A&M University. He is widely known for authoring six gardening books and using them as an important part of his teaching curriculum and educational programs. Dr. Welch writes a monthly column for Southern Living magazine and contributes regularly to Neil Sperry's Gardens magazine. He has been recognized numerous times for his contributions toward the preservation of gardening heritage and has been awarded the Distinguished Service medal for his passion, knowledge and unselfish contributions in the name of horticulture and the Great American Gardeners Award for his accomplishments in gardening communications.
5:00 p.m. - Cocktail reception and Garden tour
6:15 p.m. - Lecture: "Exploring our Garden Heritage"
7:00 p.m. - Q & A, Book Signing
$45 per person - CLICK HERE to register or call 504-483-9473 for more information
Proceeds raised from this event will support the design and installation of an outlook kitchen and green wall in the garden.
Wednesday, April 2
Wednesday at the Square presents Marcia Ball & Robin Barnes
Wednesday at the Square presents Marcia Ball
Robin Barnes
Free concert series is held at Lafayette Square from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and also includes arts and crafts and food and drink vendors.
Thursday, April 3
St. Mary's Catholic Church in the French Quarter presents -A Musical Prelude to the Celebration of Easter\
The April 3 Concert will star Lisa McDonald and Jacques Weaver in flute and harp performances. Ms. McDonald, who is a talented architect with McDonald Architects and staff architect at Tulane Univerisity Health Services Campus, plays flute with the New Orleans . at 6 p. m. Saint Mary's Catholic Church, part of the old Ursuline Convent Complex, is located at 1116 Chartres Street. Concert Band. Jacques Weaver, who has taught music in Plaquemines Parish for many years is an accomplished pianist, organist, and harpist,who plays organ and harp for Mass at St. Mary's. A singer, too, he has performed with the New Orleans Opera Chorus.
Until April 6th
GET TICKETS BEFORE THEY ARE ALL TIED UP
THE NIGHT OF THE IGUANA
RESERVE TICKETS
A disgraced Reverend seeking refuge in alcohol and carnality. A woman of extraordinary grace who nonetheless feels forlorn and abandoned. In THE NIGHT OF THE IGUANA, troubled souls navigate faith, sex, and sin in an attempt to save one another before the reach the end of their rope.
On stage together for the first time since the award-winning A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE, Mike Harkins and Aimée Hayes join an all-star cast in the famous confession drama considered to be Tennessee Williams' last great play.
THE NIGHT OF THE IGUANA
By Tennessee Williams
Directed by Phil Karnell
TICKETS: $40
(discounts available by calling 504.522.6545)
March 30 - April 6
Thurs-Sat: 7:30pm
Sun: 2:00pm
The Art Klub
527 Elysian Fields Ave.
April 4
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The 2014 Sentimental Journeys Gala will be held at the home of Joseph and Stephanie Bruno on April 4, 2014. This year’s theme celebrates the iconic Spanish Court at Longue Vue and its inspiration, the Generalife Gardens at Alhambra in Grenada, Spain.
Tickets are $250 each; please visit the link above to purchase your tickets. Please enter seating preferences in the "notes" field when checking out.
Sponsor packages are currently available. Contact Jen at 504.293.4723 or jgick@longuevue.com for more information.
April 4-19
The Golden Girls Return
Mid-City Theatre Sponsoring Organization: Mid-City Theatre Tickets: Mid-City Theatre
Back by popular demand, following a succession of sold-out performances in January, everybody’s favorite female impersonators are back at it again with their hilariously slapstick reprise on the once-popular TV show – “The Golden Girls.”
Starring Varla Jean Merman, Ricky Graham, Brooklyn Shaffer (aka Brian Peterson) and Brian Johnston - with special guest star Becky Allen - “The Golden Girls” takes you back to the days of Dorothy, Rose, Sophia and the man-hungry Southern belle, Blanche Devereaux. The quartet performs skits from the show, which ran from 1985-1992, and they lead several sing-alongs as well. You’ll be laughing along with these ultra-talented performers as they reenact the South Florida milieu of the original TV series.
April 4-13
Pinkalicious the Musical
Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts Sponsoring Organization: Theatre 13 Tickets: Theatre 13
Based on the popular book by Victoria and Elizabeth Kann, this is the story of Pinkalicious, an impetuous young girl who can’t control her urge to devour pink cupcakes, despite warnings from her parents. Her passion for pink and her overindulgence on pink sweets results in a case of Pinkitis, an affliction that turns her skin completely pink. At first she’s overjoyed but, when her hue gets too far gone, only Pinkalicious can figure out a way out of her predicament.
“Pinkalicious the Musical” is an object lesson in learning the power of self-control and the importance of moderation.
Friday, April 4
37th Annual Julia Jump
April 4-5
17th Annual Bach Around the Clock Festival
17th Annual Bach Around The Clock Festival at Trinity Episcopal Church, 1329 Jackson Avenue is offering 29 consecutive hours and 300 performers. It starts at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 4 and continues nonstop through Saturday, April 5, ending at midnight.
The free event will feature early Baroque to the 20th century music, plus dance, yoga, drama, movies and more.
Performers include:
-- Award-winning pianist and Bach specialist Fr. Sean Duggan, OSB
-- Trinity resident organist/harpsichordist/pianist Albinas Prizgintas
– Renowned pianist and musical family patriarch Ellis Marsalis
-- Musicians from the LPO
– Guitarist Steve Masakowski
-- Cellist Helen Gillet
-- Javier Olondo
-- Dancer Lula Elzy
– New Orleans Concert Band
– Micaela y Fiesta Flamenca
-- Loyola Orchestra directed by Jean Montes
-- Uptown Jazz Orchestra
-- The Phantom of the Opera (1925 Film) with organ accompaniment performed by Albinas Prizgintas
And MANY MORE ….Please visit website on April 4 for the 2014 schedule at www.trinitynola.com
More than 20 films are set to unspool over the course of the seven-day event, which will run this year from
April 4 to 10.
The full 2014 Film-O-Rama schedule follows. All screenings take place at the Prytania Theatre, which is co-presenter of the event. For details, visit the New Orleans Film Society website.
Friday, April 4 and Sunday, April 6
Puccini’s La bohème
April 4, 2014 – 8:00 PM
April 6, 2014 – 2:30 PM
Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts
April 6, 2014 – 2:30 PM
Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts
Listen below to learn more about La bohème.
Saturday, April 5
Fête Française-“A certain 'je ne sais quoi’!”
Fête Française, an annual free event organized by Ecole Bilingue de la Nouvelle-Orléans, carries the distinction of being the original French Festival in New Orleans. It is a unique opportunity to celebrate the French heritage of the city and showcase all things French: language, cuisine, art and music.
This fun-filled event celebrates all things uniquely French and helps to keep the Francophone heritage alive and well in New Orleans and Louisiana through a variety of food, entertainment, children’s activities and cultural demonstrations. 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
821 General Pershing Street (between Magazine and Constance streets) Event includes the 800 block of General Pershing and the 4300 block of Constance.
Featuring musical performances by:
· Jeremy Davenport
· Madd Wikkid / Brassft Punk
· T'Monde
· Sweet Crude
· Harmanouche
· Helen Gillet
· Jon Roniger
· Norbert Slama
· Jacques and Marie Letalon
· and many other artists performing in French and English= Please visit www.fetefrancaise.com or call (504) 896-4500.
Saturday, April 5
Junior League of New Orleans Kitchen Tour
9th Annual Kitchen Tour
presented by PosiGen Solar Solutions
Saturday, April 5, 2014
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Explore the modern amenities, unique organization, and luxurious materials of these practical and stunning spaces. Get ideas for your remodeling project or simply appreciate thoughtful design and craftsmanship.
In addition to tour tickets, we have VIP passes and Patron packages with exclusive benefits that enable you to increase your support of JLNO’s community impact.
Our two VIP Lounges allow pass holders to pause their tours and enjoy hors d’oeuvres and drinks. While touring Uptown, unwind at the lovely Parkview Guest House with charming views of Audubon Park and St. Charles Avenue. During your Old Metairie tour, relax with food and refreshments at Longue Vue House and Gardens and treat yourself to a complimentary self-guided tour of the gardens. You will also be able to view the sparkling raffle item provided by Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry. The Kitchen Tour VIP lounges are comfortable respites to talk over the different kitchens while tasting delectable local fare.
Ticket Levels:
- Individual Tour Ticket $35 in advance or $40 day of the event
Saturday, April 5
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Sunday, April 6
St. Bernard Irish Italian Islenos Community Parade & Marching Club Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette and Arabi 43 floats, 1,500+ members and 300,000 pounds of produce.
Sunday, April 6
Trinity Artist Series presents at 5 p.m., Dillard University Choir’s Spring Concert directed by S. Carver Davenport
Also on Sunday, April 6 at 9 p.m. sharp is Jazz Vespers with New Orleans’ Queen of Jazz and R & B Charmaine Neville and pianist Amasa Miller. The 30-minute service features music selections and scriptural readings.
Tuesday, April 8
NOLA Bike to Work Day
The third annual NOLA Bike to Work Day will raise awareness about the benefits of biking and regional developments that are making biking easier and safer for all.
Before Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans had approximately 11 miles of bicycle paths. Thanks to a grant from Entergy Corporation and a partnership between the City of New Orleans and the Louisiana Public Health Institute, the city now boasts over 84 miles with more planned or under construction.
For its efforts, the City of New Orleans has been designated a Bronze Level Bike Friendly City by the League of American Bicyclists — joining other cities such as Portland, Boulder and Austin who are designated bike-friendly cities. In 2012, the Alliance for Bicycling and Walking Benchmarking Report ranked New Orleans tenth nationwide for the highest number of workers commuting by bike.
For more information or to register for NOLA Bike to Work Day presented by Entergy and Bike Easy, visit http://bikeeasy.org/events/archives/1411/ .
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