Darlings,
Judging by the first week of the 2015 Mardi Gras Season, it is going to be a busy one!
The Carnival Season officially started on Twelfth Night, or the Feast of the Epiphany, on Jan. 6 and will culminate on Fat Tuesday (Mardi Gras Day) Feb. 17.
On January 6, Mayor Mitch Landrieu, joined by city officials and representatives from Carnival organizations at Mardi Gras World, welcomed the start of the 2015 Carnival Season during "Kings Day." The event included a celebratory cutting of king cake. Rex and Zulu's Royalty were introduced and the original work and artists for the Rex Proclamation and the Zulu poster which were reproduced as limited edition posters were offered for sale to their membership.
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This year, Mother Nature provided glorious weather to enjoy the fabulous Jeanne D' Arc Parade. with my darlings friends as Royalty King Patrick van Hoorebeek and Queen Simone Bruni Crouere. The parade was beautiful and I am delighted to see it has grown tremendously.
Margarita Bergen added 10 new photos to the album: iOS Photos — with Simone Bruni Crouere and 4 others.
After viewing the Jeanne D' Arc Parade I stopped at the historic Bourbon Orleans Hotel, where as an official event of the Battle of New Orleans Bicentennial Commission, this year’s "Pakenham Final Supper" was held. I loved seeing so many friends dressed in period costumes, marking 200 years since the end of the War of 1812.
Margarita Bergen added 27 new photos to the album: iOS Photos — with Mark Romig.
On Thursday, my darling friend Dean Shapiro invited me to accompany him to the multi-Grammy Award-winning American banjo master Bela Fleck’s performance with the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra at the Mahalia Jackson Theater. It was awesome, as Maestro Carlos Miguel Prieto conducted the pieces that were Fleck’s original compositions for banjo and full orchestra, as well as with just strings. The theater was packed and Bela did encore presentations that were take-offs on the “Beverly Hillbillies” theme song. The audience recognized the melody and cheered him on. BRAVO!
The cold weather and work prevented me from seeing the reenactment of the Battle of New Orleans at the Chalmette Battlefield, but I did not miss seeing the very informative WYES-TV’s latest documentary commemorating the 200 year anniversary of the American victory. “The Battle of New Orleans: A Meaningful Victory” repeats Sunday, January 18 at noon and Monday, January 19 at 9:00 p.m.
On Friday, January 9, I put on my period empire dress costume and my brunette wig to attend the fabulous Louisiana Museum Foundation's Battle of New Orleans Bicentennial Victory Ball Celebration. It was an extraordinary night that I thoroughly enjoyed. Hopefully my photos will catch the memorable evening at the historic Cabildo.https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10152474626085870.1073742397.581200869&type=1&l=a1ed5315cd
The same night, the colorful Pussyfooter's Blushing Ball at the Generations Hall brought me back to my century and was indeed blushing. What a fun night.
Margarita Bergen added 34 new photos to the album: 2015 Pussyfooter's Blushing Ball.
This week is going be another busy one. I am looking forward to seeing probably for the 10th time the superb “Mamma Mia!” at the lovely Saenger Theater. Over 54 million people all around the world have fallen in love with the characters, the story and the music of ABBA that make “Mamma Mia!” the ultimate feel-good show! It will be playing until January 18.
Arthur Hardy, internationally recognized expert on all things Mardi Gras, will discuss the updated 5th edition of his book, “Mardi Gras in New Orleans: An Illustrated History,” at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 14, at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 West Napoleon Avenue, Metairie. The presentation is free-of-charge and is open to the public.
On Thursday, January 15, Come to OgdenAferHours Thursday to see the Stanton Moore Trio improvise to works of Basquiat from 6-8 PM. Doors open at 5:30.
This year, the Off Beat Music and Cultural Foundation's 2014 Best of the Beat Music Business Awards takes place on Thursday, January 15, in the brand-new performance and educational facility, the home of the New Orleans Jazz Market . Please join in honoring Lifetime Achievement Award recipients Ellis Marsalis, Roger Dickerson, Gary Edwards and Pat Jolly, as well as the other recipients of the Music Business Awards.
Thursdays at Twilight is back January 15 at City Park with piano playing featuring Lars Edegran, Tom Sancton on clarinet and vocalist Topsy Chapman. Doors open at 5 p.m. The performance is at 6 p.m. in the Botanical Garden, Pavilion of the Two Sisters.
On January 16, “Nadja Plays Piazzolla” at the Mahalia Jackson Theater at 7:30 p.m.
Perhaps no violinist is better suited to showcase Piazzolla's tango-inspired “Four Seasons of Buenos Aires” than Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg, whose fiery playing has brought her international acclaim. The program opens with Liszt's influential symphonic poem, “Les Préludes” and closes with a piece packed with flashy orchestral fireworks: Lutoslawski's “Concerto for Orchestra.”
Le Petit Theatre Presents “Jesus Christ Superstar” on January 16 and 17 at the theatre, 616 St. Peter Street in the heart of the French Quarter. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. Visit their website at http://www.lepetittheatre.com/ for more information.
The 46th annual Opera Ball is about to take flight. This year’s celebration will take place on Saturday, January 17, 2015 at the beautiful Art Deco restored terminal at the Lakefront Airport.
The Women’s Guild of the New Orleans Opera Association has chosen the theme “Flights of Fancy” for their major fundraiser. The evening will begin in the Walnut Room with hors d’oeuvres, libations, music by the New Leviathan Oriental Foxtrot Orchestra, and a silent auction worthy of the jet set. The night continues with a seated dinner and dancing to the very popular band The Yat Pack, all amidst the splendor of the Art Deco designed terminal. Of course, there will be champagne and beautiful people. This event has always been a signature event supporting theNew Orleans Opera.
Tickets start at $200 for a single ticket, $250 for a ticket and admittance to the Patron Party, $500 includes an invitation to the Exclusive Benefactor Party December 18.
For more information and to buy tickets call Gina Klein at 504-267-9527.
Have a great week!
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