Wednesday, December 23, 2015

A Toast to all of you and my beloved New Orleans- Wishing YOU and your family the best Holiday Ever!

Happy Holidays my darling friends. 

 
I should be wearing a tee shirt or sign that says, "I survived the awesome, festive and chaotic Round Table Luncheon  at Antoine's where more than 235 showed up and there were only seats for 210."
December Round Table Luncheon at Antoine's with entertainers and yours truly as the Hostess


But that is not all, I had my annual fun-filled Fiesta Navidena at Casell Gallery and we enjoyed the great music by Julio and his nephew Hector Herrera since Cesar was sick- We  also enjoyed the delicious tasting  of Don Saul Tequila, provided by the tequila master and ambassador Julio Gonzalez  . The Salmons provided by Bonnie Broel were delicious as well as the roasted pork shoulders and the cavas.https://www.facebook.com/620512221338648/videos/1000027636720436/?pnref=story-  Check out this video
 
Having a great time at my Fiesta Navidena
Margarita Bergen's photo.
 
Of course that was not all. I also went to the preview opening of NOLA ChristmasFest, We  were the  first to experience New Orleans Indoor Ice Skating Rink and  the annual Lantern Parade!
Children of all ages were invited to light the way to the Private Preview Party at NOLA ChristmasFest.
 With record attendance so far at this year’s NOLA ChristmasFest, officials have announced that they are extending the hours of operation this Christmas weekend inside the Great Hall in the New Orleans Morial Convention Center.
The new extended hours will be Tuesday and Wednesday 12 Noon till 8 pm, Christmas Eve from Noon to 5 pm, Christmas Day from 2 pm to 8 pm, and  Saturday and Sunday from 10 am till 8 pm.
Thousands of families have packed the convention center for Christmastime merrymaking with the city’s only authentic ice skating rink, amusement rides, holiday characters and giant inflatables all under one roof as part of the biggest family holiday indoor event in the area.
Today and tomorrow are Coca Cola Student Discount Days where all school students 17 and under with a valid student ID will receive a five dollar discount on the All Access Pass.
NOLA ChristmasFest offers discounted parking at the Hilton Whale Surface Lot located in front of the Riverwalk, the Hilton World Trade Center Garage and the Fulton Garage on Convention Center Blvd. Parking discount details are available on the website.
NOLA ChristmasFest tickets are available online at www.nolachristmasfest.com. Single day general admission tickets are only $5, and they grant access to the Amazing Maze, the Kringle Carousel, Santa and holiday characters and beautifully decorated Christmas trees. Single day all-access tickets are $20. All-access tickets gain entry to the ice skating rink, rental of one pair of skates, carnival rides, inflatables, the Amazing Maze, Santa and holiday characters and the Great Hall of Trees.
 I also did not miss the wonderful holiday soiree hosted by Carl Mack at his lovely  residence by the Marigny 
If you've ever wondered if you could fit a SECOND LINE BAND, a tipsyMarshall HarrisBecky AllenCarl MackBonnie BroelMargarita Bergen, Darric Cavalier, A PIANO with JIM WALPOLE PLAYING IT, A SLEW OF CHRISTMAS CAROLING PARTY-GOERS, FOUR CAKES, A HIP DANCING LITTLE PERSON Backing that ass up, and a PARTRIDGE IN A PEAR TREE in someone's living room... JUST GO OVER TO CARL MACK'S PLACE!
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On Friday, it was time to attend the awesome Friday before Christmas Luncheon at Galatoire's. I was the guest of my darling friends Sammy Steele and Vic Planetta who spent a lot of money at the auction. It was all for a great cause since the funds benefited the New Orleans Mission and Boys Hope Girls Hope and the Galatoire Foundation. https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10153119891315870.1073742587.581200869&type=1&l=4a3076daee
Album from this past Friday Luncheon Before Christmas at Galatoire's. I was the guest of my darling friends Sammy Steele and Vic Planetta who spent a lot of money to buy 24 seats at the auction. It was all for a great cause since the funds benefited the New Orleans Mission and Boys Hope Girls Hope and the Galatoire Foundation.
Last night, I was invited to attend the Holiday Soiree for the Club of New Orleans at Morris Kahn' spectacular new residence in the Vieux Carre.

Each year, the Galatoire Foundation Christmas and Mardi Gras auctions assist in achieving the goals of local non-profits. Noting its tenth season this year, the Christmas and Mardi Gras auctions have raised more than $1 million dollars for local charities.
  Darlings, this week, I am going to work and enjoy the holidays but I am looking forward to December 22 fir the annual Home for the Holidays
Benefits:
The NOCCA Institute and the family of Daniel Price invite you HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
A fundraiser at House of Blues-

* Home for the Holidays is a night of spectacular art and music benefiting the Daniel Price Memorial Fund for Aspiring Artists, which  provides scholarships for outstanding visual arts and music students at NOCCA.scholarships to NOCCA students.

* Home for the Holidays features performances by some of New Orleans’ best-known musicians, including Trombone Shorty, Irma Thomas, Rebirth Brass Band, and Kermit Ruffins.

 Info: A night of art and music that benefits the Daniel Price Memorial Fund for Aspiring Artists, which provides scholarships for outstanding visual arts and music students at NOCCA.
Tickets: $37; $127 Patron
Location: House of Blues, 225 Decatur St.
Contact: 310-4999
Darlings what ever is your ethnic background- Wishing a Happy Holiday Season! ere are 30 different ways to express your holiday greetings to your friends!!! Enjoy!
Happy Holidays in French: Joyeuses Fêtes!
Happy Holidays in Spanish: Felices Fiestas!
Happy Holidays in Vietnamese: Hạnh phúc ngày lễ
Happy Holidays in Chinese: 節日快樂
Happy Holidays in Filipino: Masaya pista opisyal
Happy Holidays in Irish: Laethanta saoire sona
Happy Holidays in Swedish: Trevlig Helg!
Happy Holidays in Portuguese: Boas Festas!
Happy Holidays in Turkish: Mutlu Bayramlar!
Happy Holidays in Romanian: Sarbatori Fericite!
Happy Holidays in Korean: 행복 휴일
Happy Holidays in Slovenian: Vesele Praznike
Happy Holidays in Indonesian: Selamat Hari Raya!
Happy Holidays in Croatian: Sretni praznici!
Happy Holidays in Hungarian: Boldog Ünnepeket
Happy Holidays in Greek: Καλές δικακοπές! (kales diakopes)
Happy Holidays in Danish: Glade feriedage
Happy Holidays in Albanian: Gëzuar Festat
Happy Holidays in Mandarin: Jie Ri Yu Kuai
Happy Holidays in Catalan: Bones Festes!
Happy Holidays in Latin: Felix feriarum
Happy Holidays in Swahili: Furaha likizo
Happy Holidays in Japanese: 幸せな休日
Happy Holidays in Hebrew: חג שמח
Happy Holidays in Italian: Buone Feste!
Happy Holidays in South African (Xhose): Ii holide eximnandi
Happy Holidays in German: Forhe Feiertage
Happy Holidays in Dutch: Prettige feestdagen
Happy Holidays in Hawaiian: Hau’oli Lanui
Happy Holidays in Gaelic: Beannachtaí na Féile

Have a great holiday.  and remember that There is No Place Like Home for the Holidays



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NOLA CHRISTMASFEST

December 22 – 27, 2015

The Third Annual NOLA ChristmasFest invites all New Orleanians and visiting families to experience the Christmas spirit with an indoor family holiday festival. This year's NOLA ChristmasFest feature... more

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A month-long holiday light exhibit with magic aglow at every turn, Celebration in the Oaks features festive displays of nearly two million lights decorating 100-year-old oak trees. It's a New Orleans family tradition featuring nightly entertainment, photos with Santa, dancing lights, a laser show, a full cafe and amusement rides. 

CHRISTMAS NEW ORLEANS STYLE: DECEMBER 2015

Riverfront bonfires, the brilliantly-lit Celebration in the Oaks, the Cathedral Concert Series and free cooking demos from esteemed chefs - the Christmas and holiday season gets a whole lot more interesting in New Orleans. Visitors and locals alike enjoy an authentic New Orleans twist on the holidays each year. Plus, many hotels offer "Papa Noel" rates, some of the best lodging deals of the year. '

Holiday Home and Courtyard Tours of the Williams Residence

December 22 – 27, 2015
  • Location: Historic New Orleans Collection, The
  • Address: 533 Royal Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
  • Times: Friday-Saturday, 10am, 11am, 2pm, 3pm; Sunday, 11am, 2pm, 3pm
  • Admission: $5.00 per person
  • Phone: 504-523-4662
  • Venue: Historic New Orleans Collection, The
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Have a great holiday.  and remember that There is No Place Like Home for the Holidays
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