At Tales of the Toddy!
What a glorious weather we experienced as we headed to Houma House Plantation and Gardens for the Baton Rouge Symphony concert!
Darlings,
I hope you are enjoying all these different weather changes. We went from 38 degrees to 78 degrees in a matter of few days. Even 80 in some places nearby! What a difference!!
Fortunately, I have been enjoying the glorious days that Mother Nature provided us and I’m very grateful that when I needed to be at an outdoor fun event, the weather was favorable.
On Sunday, it was just magical to be listening to the Baton Rouge Symphony conducting a Holiday Brass Outdoor Concert at Houmas House Plantation and Gardens. My thanks, once again, to my darling friend, Kevin Kelly, for his gracious hospitality.
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I actually started my social week by attending the annual Champagne Tasting "The Bold and Bubbly" by Republic Beverages at Calcasieu. https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10153895910795870.1073742752.581200869&type=1&l=5107f013e3
The next fun affair was the Art Council's Luna Fête outdoor lighting display. It was spectacular! https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10153896048320870.1073742753.581200869&type=1&l=1cedcef69c
The next fun affair that I attended was the BRAVO Holiday Special. Darlings, as in the past, The BRAVO Holiday Social Luncheon was a festive and exciting holiday celebration at the exquisite home ofHeidi and James Dugan. I have visited this fabulous mansion many times since it was the home of Interior Designer and Antique Dealer Buzz Harper and later of actor Nicholas Cage. BRAVO is short for The Ballet Resource and Volunteer Organization, the major fundraising arm of the New Orleans Ballet Association, and it does a wonderful job for our local dance company.https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10153898396515870.1073742754.581200869&type=1&l=bf33df3ebe
I always look forward to attending the annual Tales of the Cocktail's Tales of the Toddy. Of course, I was not disappointed. It was a fabulous, decadent and delicious Tales of the Toddy! It was fabulous, celebrating “the most wonderful time of the year” with the most spirited holiday party of the season at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans Celestin Ballroom.
Tales of the Toddy returned for its 11th year this month as the best bartenders in New Orleans shake up the idea of yuletide cocktails with nogs, toddies and other drinks that are guaranteed to put you in the holiday spirit. The city's newest and most legendary restaurants were also there with the freshest flavors of the season as a live band played holiday hits that kept the party rockin' around the holiday tree all night long.
This year they brought back the spirited "Holiday Duos" competition where bartenders are paired up to compete to be crowned Tales of the Toddy champions. Restaurants also got into the competitive spirit with attendees voting on their favorite dishes. It was all part of Tales of the Toddy 2016. All entertainment provided by Carl Mack Presents! and a portion of the evening's proceeds underwrites educational programming for the United States Bartenders Guild. https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10153898396515870.1073742754.581200869&type=1&l=bf33df3ebe.
On Friday night, I was invited to attend the Annual "Sociedad Espanola's Holiday Banquet." The annual Sociedad Espanola's Fiesta Navidena at the Metairie Country Club was lovely and so much fun. The Consul General of Houston, Enric Panés Calpe and his lovely wife, as well as the Hon. Consul Luis Banos also attended the fiesta. Julio and Cesar and their band added to the festive fiesta and kept everyone dancing the night away. https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10153904704990870.1073742757.581200869&type=1&l=4b8821244a
On Saturday, I was invited to Juneau's Holiday Party and Glass Show 2016 hosted by Stewart and Juli Juneau. Glamour and Glass were the scenes at the Juneau Residence in the Penthouse on top of the Ritz Carlton Hotel. Juli is indeed a very talented glass artist and her works are very collectible. https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10153908446785870.1073742758.581200869&type=1&l=de73bbfd23
I also attended a lovely festive holiday soiree hosted by Virginia Boulet and Alvin Albe at his residence on Esplanade Avenue in the French Quarter.
This week, I am looking forward to hosting my Round Table Luncheon which by the way is sold-out. (See detailed information in the calendar.)
If you, like me, love Tchaikovsky’s “Nutcracker,” there are not one, not two, but THREE of them this weekend - the Delta Festival Ballet at the Mahalia Jackson Theater, the New Orleans Ballet Theatre at the Orpheum and the Jefferson Performing Art Society at the Jefferson Performing Arts Center. (See the calendar for more details.) And, the following week, on Friday, December 23 at 3:00 and 7:00 p.m.,Moscow Ballet is presenting “The Great Russian Nutcracker” at the Saenger Theatre.
I am also looking forward to the opening of the annual Christmas Fest, December 16-30 at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, Hall I.
Aplausos- Congratulation to my darling friend Dr.Nicolas Bazan
BAZAN SELECTED FOR PRESTIGIOUS INTERNATIONAL APPOINTMENT
Nicolas Bazan, MD, PhD, Boyd Professor, Ernest C. and Yvette C. Villere Chair for the Study of Retinal Degeneration, and Director of the Neuroscience Center of Excellence at LSU Health New Orleans School of Medicine, has been appointed a Foreign Adjunct Professor of Neuroscience in the Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society at Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden. The Department is internationally recognized for its work on aging and diseases of the elderly, particularly dementia and stroke. The appointment will foster greater collaboration between LSU Health New Orleans and Karolinska Institute, focused on exploring neuroinflammatory signaling in Alzheimer’s disease patients. It is a three-year appointment.
BAZAN SELECTED FOR PRESTIGIOUS INTERNATIONAL APPOINTMENT
Nicolas Bazan, MD, PhD, Boyd Professor, Ernest C. and Yvette C. Villere Chair for the Study of Retinal Degeneration, and Director of the Neuroscience Center of Excellence at LSU Health New Orleans School of Medicine, has been appointed a Foreign Adjunct Professor of Neuroscience in the Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society at Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden. The Department is internationally recognized for its work on aging and diseases of the elderly, particularly dementia and stroke. The appointment will foster greater collaboration between LSU Health New Orleans and Karolinska Institute, focused on exploring neuroinflammatory signaling in Alzheimer’s disease patients. It is a three-year appointment.
Have a wonderful week!
LaFete News 12-14-16
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Jersey Boys
December 13 - 18, 2016 at the Saenger Theater
December 13 - 18, 2016 at the Saenger Theater
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You are invited to join us at two special screenings of
at the Prytania Theater.
These screenings are free!
Tuesday December 13 at 2:30 pm
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Windsor Uncorked: Champagne and Sparkling Wines
Dec 13, 2016
06:00 PM until 08:00 PM
06:00 PM until 08:00 PM
During this annual celebration of Champagne and Sparkling Wines, Sommelier Bill Burkhart will offer a brief history of everyone's favorite bottled bubbles and touch on key developments that have led to the annual production of more than 300 million bottles in the Champagne region of France. In addition to tasting a few selections of true French Champagne, guests will sip and discuss similarly made wines from California, Italy, Germany and Spain.
Cost
$45
Location
Windsor Court Hotel
300 Gravier Street
New Orleans, LA
300 Gravier Street
New Orleans, LA
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December Trinity Artist Series schedule:
Tuesday, December 13, @ 6 pm: Organ and Labyrinth. Albinas Prizgintas plays the 5000-pipe tracker organ
with ambient lighting and occasional guest musicians.
From Bach to the Beatles and beyond! Since Katrina, a unique and magical
distinctively New Orleans musical meditation. All are welcome. See www.albinas.org for more details
Sunday, December 18 @ 5 pm: Saxophonist Calvin Johnson with Albinas Prizgintas, keyboards & Friends
performing Classic Christmas tunes with a New Orleans twist.
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Reveillon Dinners
Reveillon, an adaptation of a traditional Creole holiday dining custom, will be celebrated nightly in almost 50 restaurants throughout the city. Menus showcase the feasts of Christmas past, present, and future: Four Reveillon restaurants - Antoine's, Galatoire's, Commander's Palace, and Tujague's - are more than 100 years old and feature classic Creole cuisine. Contemporary Reveillon utilizes preparation techniques and products of the modern day not necessarily available to the original Creoles and can be enjoyed at Domenica, Kingfish, Restaurant R'evolution, The Pelican Club, and many more. Reveillon menus are offered only once a year, making CNOS the only time guests can enjoy this authentic taste of New Orleans. New participants include: Carmo, Caribbean Room, Josephine Estelle, M Bistro, Root, Salon by Sucre, and Seaworthy. Diners can indulge in Reveillon at The Gumbo Shop for $34 or be treated to Commander's Palace decadent eight-course dinner for $110.
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AMICI Dinner Christmas Party
Tuesday, December 13 at 7:00 pm
Register by noon today, 12/12!
Join us at the American Italian Cultural Center for a Christmas celebration! We'll learn about Italian Christmas traditions and enjoy some delicious food. The event includes antipasto trays, pizza from Pizza Delicious, Nor Joe muffalettas, and panettone bread pudding!
We will also have holiday karaoke and a photo wall.
Tuesday, December 13 at 7:00 pm
Register by noon today, 12/12!
Join us at the American Italian Cultural Center for a Christmas celebration! We'll learn about Italian Christmas traditions and enjoy some delicious food. The event includes antipasto trays, pizza from Pizza Delicious, Nor Joe muffalettas, and panettone bread pudding!
We will also have holiday karaoke and a photo wall.
The cost is $10 for AICC members and $15 for non-members. Register HERESold-out event.
HOLIDAY ROUND TABLE LUNCHEON
Wednesday, December 14 at noon at the Ballroom of the Bourbon Orleans Hotel.
Wednesday, December 14 at noon at the Ballroom of the Bourbon Orleans Hotel.
Darlings, My annual Holiday Round Table Luncheon is this Wednesday, at noon at the historic ballroom of the Bourbon Orleans Hotel.
Will have a Champagne Tasting by Republic Beverage, a Pinot Noir Tasting by Dr. James Moises of Moises Wines, a Vodka Tasting by luxury brand French imported Lucky Player FLEUR DE LIS VODKAand KING CAKE VODKA.
Talented Queen of Mardi Gras Posters Andrea Mistretta Quaranta will unveil her 2017 Mardi Gras Poster.
Author Jeff Crouere will discuss America's Last Chance. The featured entertainers include Suzaune Yee McKamey,Anaïs St. John, burlesque star Trixie Minx, entertainers Marshall Harris, Becky Allen, Claudia Baumgarten, Carl Mack and pianist Jim Walpole.
A fashion show of talented John Joseph Delgadillo will be presented byTracee Dundas of Fashion Week. In addition, beautiful holidays hats will be for sale by Haute Dames Debbie Crutchfield Evans and Suzy Capitelli
Invited guests are Councilwomen Latoya Cantrell, Susan Guidry, Commander Nicholas Gernon of 8th Police District ,Honorary Consul of England Jimmy Coleman & Mark Romig,President, and CEO of the New Orleans Tourism Marketing Corporation,
Will have a Champagne Tasting by Republic Beverage, a Pinot Noir Tasting by Dr. James Moises of Moises Wines, a Vodka Tasting by luxury brand French imported Lucky Player FLEUR DE LIS VODKAand KING CAKE VODKA.
Talented Queen of Mardi Gras Posters Andrea Mistretta Quaranta will unveil her 2017 Mardi Gras Poster.
Author Jeff Crouere will discuss America's Last Chance. The featured entertainers include Suzaune Yee McKamey,Anaïs St. John, burlesque star Trixie Minx, entertainers Marshall Harris, Becky Allen, Claudia Baumgarten, Carl Mack and pianist Jim Walpole.
A fashion show of talented John Joseph Delgadillo will be presented byTracee Dundas of Fashion Week. In addition, beautiful holidays hats will be for sale by Haute Dames Debbie Crutchfield Evans and Suzy Capitelli
Invited guests are Councilwomen Latoya Cantrell, Susan Guidry, Commander Nicholas Gernon of 8th Police District ,Honorary Consul of England Jimmy Coleman & Mark Romig,President, and CEO of the New Orleans Tourism Marketing Corporation,
A three-course gourmet luncheon will include wine and champagnes . Once again, Sandra Herman has generously provided the champagne.
LIVE OPERA PERFORMANCE - BON OPERATIT!
December 14, 2016
Location: Four Points by Sheraton French Quarter
- Address: 541 Bourbon Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
- Venue: Four Points by Sheraton French Quarter
- Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm
- Visit Website
Opera Returns to Bourbon Street. Enjoy FREE opera entertainment at the Puccini Bar and prior to or after each performance, experience the culinary virtuosity at Cafe' Opera! All located wi...more
CHRISTMAS NEW ORLEANS STYLE
December 14 – 31, 2016
- Recurrence: Recurring daily
- Location: New Orleans
- Visit Website
There's no place like New Orleans for the holidays during Christmas New Orleans Style, a celebration of uniquely New Orleans holiday activities taking place throughout December. Experience the magic o... more
Le Petit Theatre Presents - The Musicians of Bremen
December 14 – 18, 2016
- Le Petit Theatre, 616 St. Peter St, New Orleans, LA 70116- 504-522-2081
- Wednesday - Friday 7:30 pm; Saturday 2:00 pm and 7:30 pm; Sunday 2p.m. Admission: $15.00 - $35.00
Join us at Le Petit Theatre for The Musicians of Bremen! Rooted in British Panto style, The Musicians of Bremen features songs, dances, jokes, exaggerated characters, and lots of audience participation. Children and adults alike will be charmed by Holly Daze, played by Bob Edes, Jr., as she leads the audience on a madcap adventure. This annual holiday production is sure to become a tradition for New Orleans' families for years to come.Written and Directed by Jon Greene (Sleeping Beauty: An American Panto).
DEC16
Fri 6 PM · Casell Bergen Gallery , 1305 Decatur Street· New Orleans
35 people interested
For most visitors and locals, this is the highlight of the Holiday Season in New Orleans. A holiday tradition that has been going on since 1946, Christmas Caroling in Jackson Square is a joyful, fun experience that thousands of people participate in every year.
CLASSICAL
Baroque Christmas
- 7:30 PM
TICKETS & INFO NOLA ChristmasFest-
This year’s NOLA ChristmasFest takes place from December 16 – 30 at the New Orleans Morial Convention Center. The festival is open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., with special hours on Christmas Eve (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) and Christmas Day (2 p.m. to 4 p.m). - See more at: https://holiday.neworleansonline.com/traditions/christmas-in-the-district/#sthash.NdMLPDYO.dpuf
This year’s NOLA ChristmasFest takes place from December 16 – 30 at the New Orleans Morial Convention Center. The festival is open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., with special hours on Christmas Eve (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) and Christmas Day (2 p.m. to 4 p.m). - See more at: https://holiday.neworleansonline.com/traditions/christmas-in-the-district/#sthash.NdMLPDYO.dpuf
At NOLA ChristmasFest, experience indoor family holiday fun featuring New Orleans’ only ice skating rink, the Kringle Carousel, carnival rides and inflatables, Santa and holiday characters, children’s crafts, decorated trees, dazzling lights and more!
This year, NOLA ChristmasFest is proud to bring back an attraction to New Orleans that locals haven’t seen since the 1980s, a real, indoor ice-skating rink! During the month of December, festival-goers will have the chance to take a spin on the ice at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center!
- See more at: https://holiday.neworleansonline.com/traditions/christmas-in-
RUNNING OF THE SANTAS” SPARKS CHRISTMAS FLARE IN THE BIG EASY
Registration underway for popular costumed Christmastime event December 17
(New Orleans, La.) – Thousands of costumed revelers will celebrate Christmastime festivities when the “Running of the Santas” returns to the New Orleans Warehouse District for its sixth year on Saturday, December 17, 2016.
The annual extravaganza
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