Darlings,
Mother Nature blessed us this week with glorious spring weather to enjoy the French Quarter Festival and all the other events that my beloved New Orleans has to offer! I am still recuperating from my chest cold so I had to take it easy most of the time but I enjoyed tremendously all the fun events that I attended, which included the following:
25th Anniversary WYES Producers Circle
Darlings, whenever I get an invitation from WYES, I always say YES! This time, it was to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of WYES Producers Circle at the lovely residence of Tia and Jimmy Roddy on Audubon Place.
Glorious spring weather greeted the members of the Producers Circle as we enjoyed the culinary delights and the decadent libations. State Representative Neil Abramson was presented with a beautiful crystal award for his hard work in behalf of our wonderful public television station WYES. https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10154220901550870.1073742825.581200869&type=1&l=6112839c2a
French Quarter Festival Gala 2017
The annual French Quarter Festival Gala was the perfect fundraiser to kick-off the 34th annual French Quarter Festival that ran through Sunday, April 9.
The selection of food was spectacular and since I have this horrible chest cold, I have lost my appetite but all the other people really enjoyed the culinary creations of historic Antoine's Restaurant. I saw many of my darling friends, including the new French Quarter Festival President & CEO, Emily Madero.
Guests enjoyed music by Players Ella and Louis Tribute Band, tastings by Antoine’s and other festival favorites, and open bar courtesy of Abita Brewing Company and Republic Beverages. https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10154220995600870.1073742826.581200869&type=1&l=7e06d1c610
Listening and learning about Cuba from Hermes Mallea, author of Great Houses of Cuba- A Century of Style at the New Orleans Museum of Art, made me realize that my next trip has to be to Cuba, birthplace of my father. The lecture sponsored by the New Orleans Hispanic Foundation was well-attended and very informative. I bought his book and I cannot wait to read it.
Listening and learning about Cuba from Hermes Mallea, author of Great Houses of Cuba- A Century of Style at the New Orleans Museum of Art, made me realize that my next trip has to be to Cuba, birthplace of my father.
The lecture sponsored by the New Orleans Hispanic Foundation was well- attended and very informative. Bought his book and i can not wait to read it.
The lecture sponsored by the New Orleans Hispanic Foundation was well- attended and very informative. Bought his book and i can not wait to read it.
The annual Krewe of Cork's Luncheon at Emeril's was delicious. I really love the members of the Krewe of Cork and enjoyed their company. Many of them will be attending my upcoming Round Table Luncheon on April 19 at noon at the Bourbon Orleans Hotel (more information on this is below).
Steven Rossi, Co-chairs Luann Wenthold, Frank Currie with Patti Johnston, President of Friends of St. Alphonsus at Art in April Gala
Fun at Bridge and Grace House 60th Anniversary Cochon CotillionXXI
Invitation to ride with Chris Owens on Sunday, April 16
Ride with Chris
French Quarter Easter Parade, LLC proudly presents the 34th Annual Chris Owens French Quarter Easter Parade on Sunday, April 16, 2017 at 1:00 p.m.
The celebration starts at the Omni Royal Orleans Hotel Ballroom at 11:00 a.m. with a Hat Contest, Silent Auction, and Entertainment. Riders will then hop on the floats and ride through the heart of the historic French Quarter.
The parade will begin at the corner of St. Louis and Royal, continue down Royal to Canal to St. Phillip Street and conclude on St. Louis and Royal at the Omni Royal Orleans Hotel. Following the parade, revelers can enjoy a Champagne Brunch and dancing. The parade will be complete with colorful floats, marching bands, beads, Easter trinkets, and plenty of eager revelers.
As the Grand Duchess of the Easter Parade, Chris Owens will be dressed in her personally designed Easter ensemble, complimented by her beautiful and exotic Easter bonnet.
The Duchess leads the annual Easter Parade with family and friends, who will also be dressed in their best Easter attire
REGISTRATION
New Orleans Tradition Celebrates Its 34th Year.
Easter kicks off Saturday, April 15, 2017 at 7:30 pm with a night-time cocktail party with complimentary wine, champagne, soft drinks and hors d' oeuvres at the Chris Owens Club, 500 Bourbon Street. There's a show following, featuring Chris Owens; a one-woman dazzling, talking, singing, dancing, sparkling explosion of perpetual motion that sweeps the audience right into the tempo of the show!
On April 16, 2017, Easter Sunday morning will begin at 11:00 am at the Omni Royal Orleans Grand Ballroom with a Silent Auction, Hat Contest, and music. This in no ordinary hat contest...local notables will be the judges!
At 1:00 pm, the Grand Duchess of Easter in New Orleans, our own Chris Owens dressed in her personally designed Easter ensemble will lead the parade on a path through the heart of the French Quarter. The French Quarter Easter Parade will be honoring legendary New Orleans entertainers as we partner with New Orleans Musical Legends Park to make the festivities more spectacular than ever. Complete with colorful floats, marching bands, beads, Following the parade and back at the Omni Royal Orleans - there will be a private champagne brunch where the silent auction will continue with dancing to the The Yat Pack band.
REGISTRATION due by April 10, 2017. Float loading is on April 12, 2017 from 5-7pm at 1800 Tolendano Ave, Kenner, 70065.
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Tuesday, April 11
THE 7TH ANNUAL BEST CHEFS OF LOUISIANA
TUESDAY, APRIL 11, 2017
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
NEW ORLEANS LAKEFRONT AIRPORT
The American Culinary Federation New Orleans Chapter and We Heart Veterans have teamed up to host The Best Chefs of Louisiana to feature the outstanding chefs in our region.
The 7th annual Best Chefs of Louisiana Fundraiser will be held this year on Tuesday, April 11th, 2017 at the fabulous venue of the Lakefront Airport. The chefs event gives recognition to select chefs and honors them for their contribution to the New Orleans culinary scene. It's also an opportunity for them to showcase their talent by serving a sampling of their signature dishes to the attendees. In addition to the amazing food, the party will feature live entertainment, live and silent auctions and an open bar.
The 7th annual Best Chefs of Louisiana Fundraiser will be held this year on Tuesday, April 11th, 2017 at the fabulous venue of the Lakefront Airport. The chefs event gives recognition to select chefs and honors them for their contribution to the New Orleans culinary scene. It's also an opportunity for them to showcase their talent by serving a sampling of their signature dishes to the attendees. In addition to the amazing food, the party will feature live entertainment, live and silent auctions and an open bar
Garden Legacyby Mary Louise Mossy Christovich and Roulhac Bunkley Toledanowith a foreword by S. Frederick Starrpublished by The Historic New Orleans Collectionhardcover • 8 1/2" x 11" • 276 pp.240 color images, 22 b/w images$49.95 • ISBN 978-0-917860-72-0April 12, 20176–8 p.m.533 Royal StreetAdmission is free.THNOC celebrates the release of Garden Legacy with authors Mary Louise Mossy Christovich and Roulhac Bunkley Toledano.Garden Legacyaccords the rich French-American tradition of landscape design and horticultural study its rightful place in transatlantic cultural history. This richly illustratedsurvey showcases colonial-eramaps and prints from European and North American archives; the remarkable 19th-century plan-boook collection of the New Orleans Notarial Archives; and contemporary memoirs of early Louisiana explorers and naturalists.Join THNOC and the authors as we celebrate threecenturies of New Orleans garden design.
Thursday, April 13
An evening of Extreme Adventure by Spanish Solo Explorer Álvaro de Marichalar
7pm
NEW ORLEANS YACHT CLUB
The European adventurer will introduce his coming Vuelta a Puerto Rico He will also talk about his recent Solo Caribbean SeaTour, a World Record he accomplished by Solo navigating aboard a tiny 11 ft vessel, to commemorate the 5th Centennial of the European Discovery of Florida and the Pacific Ocean, by Spanish Adventurers Juan Ponce de León and Vasco Núñez de Balboa back in 1513 (Expedition Map attached). The Spanish Explorer will also introduce his next World Circumnavigation due to 2019 on the 5th Centennial of the Magellan/Elcano Expedition accomplished in 1519
Thursday, April 13 at 6 p.m
PETE FOUNTAIN:
A New Orleans Icon's Life Half Fast Second Thursday Lecture with David Kunian
Thursday, April 13 at 6 p.m.
Old U.S. Mint | 400 Esplanade Ave.
Free and open to the public
Pierre Dewey Fountain, Jr. was born in New Orleans in 1930 (1930-2016) and become one of the most influential musicians to emerge from the city. Fountain began playing clarinet at Esplanade Avenue’s McDonough 28 and, by his early teens, was playing gigs on Bourbon Street. Later joining the Lawrence Welk Show band and then opening multiple clubs around New Orleans (on Bourbon Street and in the Hilton Riverside Hotel), Fountain recorded over 100 albums, was showcased on the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson 56 times and performed at every Jazz Fest from 1970 until 2014. Along with his fellow music club owner and long-time friend Al Hirt, they were the key influencers of the Traditional New Orleans Jazz Revival of the 1970s and 80s.
For more information, contact 504.523.3939 or rachel@friendsofthecabildo.org.
Wed, April 19
Literary Round table Luncheon Saluting New Orleans Authors
The upcoming Round Table Luncheon on Wed. April 19 at noon at the Bourbon Orleans Hotel .
The theme will be “Saluting the New Orleans Authors and their New Books.”
Among the authors will be Pamela Arceneaux, author of Guidebooks to Sin: The Blue Books of Storyville, New Orleans, Linda Thurman will discuss Hollywood South : Glamour, Gumbo and Greed, and Jeff Crouere, who will discuss his book, America's Last Chance.
Entertainment will be by talented Louis Dudoussat who just performed in the acclaimed JPAS production of Tarzan. He will be accompanied on the piano by Talented Jim Walpole.
The theme will be “Saluting the New Orleans Authors and their New Books.”
Among the authors will be Pamela Arceneaux, author of Guidebooks to Sin: The Blue Books of Storyville, New Orleans, Linda Thurman will discuss Hollywood South : Glamour, Gumbo and Greed, and Jeff Crouere, who will discuss his book, America's Last Chance.
Entertainment will be by talented Louis Dudoussat who just performed in the acclaimed JPAS production of Tarzan. He will be accompanied on the piano by Talented Jim Walpole.
Darlings, by popular request, guests are encouraged to wear their Easter finery and prizes will be awarded to the most beautiful chapeau and the best ensemble at the upcoming Round Table Luncheon at the Bourbon Orleans Hotel in the French Quarter on Wednesday, April 19 at noon.
The theme will be “Saluting the New Orleans Authors and their New Books.” Among the authors will be Pamela Arceneaux, author of Guidebooks to Sin: The Blue Books of Storyville, New Orleans and Jeff Crouere, who will discuss his book, America's Last Chance.
Entertainment will be by talented Louis Dudoussat who just performed in the acclaimed JPAS production of Tarzan. The $55 all-inclusive price include a 3-three course gourmet luncheon, champagne/wines and valet parking.
Please make your reservations by calling Judy LeBlanc at (504) 571-4672 or email her at Judy.LeBlanc@BourbonOrleans.com. RESERVATIONS AND PREPAYMENT ARE REQUIRED. Walk-ins will not be accepted, as the hotel will only prepare meals for the number of guests who have made reservations.
The theme will be “Saluting the New Orleans Authors and their New Books.” Among the authors will be Pamela Arceneaux, author of Guidebooks to Sin: The Blue Books of Storyville, New Orleans and Jeff Crouere, who will discuss his book, America's Last Chance.
Entertainment will be by talented Louis Dudoussat who just performed in the acclaimed JPAS production of Tarzan. The $55 all-inclusive price include a 3-three course gourmet luncheon, champagne/wines and valet parking.
Please make your reservations by calling Judy LeBlanc at (504) 571-4672 or email her at Judy.LeBlanc@BourbonOrleans.com. RESERVATIONS AND PREPAYMENT ARE REQUIRED. Walk-ins will not be accepted, as the hotel will only prepare meals for the number of guests who have made reservations.
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