A Toast to New Orleans: January 9-17: Festival Pianola/ Big Wig Ball/ Galatoire's Table Auction & Round Table Luncheon Saluting Carnival Season and NO Authors
Happy Carnival Season 2018:
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Darlings,
My beloved city was presented with the best gift to start our Carnival Season - The fabulous victory of the Saints against the Carolina Panthers. After a 31-26 win on Sunday, the Saints will face off against the Minnesota Vikings in the U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Sunday, January 14 at 3:40 p.m. on Fox. Geaux Saints Go!
And now, as Al Johnson’s great song says, “IT’S CARNIVAL TIME!”.
By the way, Al "Carnival Time" Johnson will be my special guest along with Grammy Award Irma Thomas at my upcoming Round Table Luncheon on January 17 saluting the 2018 Carnival Season ( details below)
The official 2018 Carnival Season was kicked off on Twelfth Night - January 6 - when Mayor Mitch Landrieu and city officials joined representatives from Carnival organizations to celebrate Kings Day, which marks the official start of the Carnival Season and which culminates on Mardi Gras Day (Fat Tuesday), February 13.
The celebration included presentations from Carnival organizations and a ceremonial cutting of the king cake. The official limited edition posters of Rex and Zulu were unveiled during the celebration. https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10154944802820870.1073743056.581200869&type=1&l=dfc4b3248b
10th Annual Krewe of Jeanne d'Arc Parade
The annual Krewe de Jeanne d'Arc parade on January 6 in New Orleans in honor of the birthday of Joan of Arc was spectacular. It celebrated 10 years on what would be Joan of Arc’s 606th birthday.
This year's 2018 Krewe de Jeanne d'Arc court, included City Council District C Councilmember-elect Kristin Gisleson Palmer as Queen Yolande of Aragon; Pierre-Loic Denichou as King Charles VII; and Martha Pinney, Maid of Honor, as the Maid of (New) Orléans. https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10154944203670870.1073743055.581200869&type=1&l=75c07ec3da
On Epiphany Night, I had two other events that I did not want to miss.
After the parade I rushed over to Carl Mack's Mardi Gras Museum of Costumes and Culture on Conti Street where the amazing Twelfth Night party with the Krewe of Stars was going on.
Chris Owens' Twelfth Night Party
Chris Owens, The Yat Pack and the Krewe of Stars were truly the stars of the colorful, incredibly fun party at the Museum. So many of my wonderful friends and fellow krewe members were there and there was plenty of champagne and king cake to go around. The music by The Yat Pack was great and, of course, legendary entertainer Chris Owens was the star with the centerpiece of the evening being a collection of her exquisite costumes. I loved the way that the talented Carl Mack designed the displays of her costumes, mounted on life-sized, look-alike mannequins, along with memorabilia commemorating Chris’ life and her accomplishments.https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10154944935085870.1073743057.581200869&type=1&l=d857f9cad7
Leah Chase 's 95th Birthday Celebration
After leaving the Krewe of Stars party I had to rush off to my third event of the evening to pay my respects to another living legend: restaurateur, chef, humanitarian and community benefactor Leah Chase.
Chef Leah and her family are very special to me and I just could not let her 95th birthday go by without stopping at the Hyatt Regency to wish her a happy birthday. She is so beautiful and I admire her so much. A lot of my friends were there sharing the very special gala which honored her and raised funds for the family’s charitable foundation. The dinner and reception featured a musical and theatrical journey through the joys of Leah’s life, as well as a “roster of recognizable faces and tributes.” A four-course dinner was prepared by some of here friends in the culinary world including chefs Emeril Lagasse, John Folse ,Nina Compton and others.https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10154944992620870.1073743058.581200869&type=1&l=39db725d54
Tricentennial Mass & Unveiling of sculpture of Pope John Paul II
Darlings, as a member of the New Orleans Tricentennial Committee, I was elated to attend, on Sunday, January 7, the official Tricentennial Mass at St. Louis Cathedral, produced by the Archdiocese of New Orleans.
As the city began the observance of the Tricentennial Year, St. Louis Cathedral hosted the opening Mass at 11 a.m. Immediately after the Mass, The Archdiocese of New Orleans, artist Franco Alessandrini, and the American Italian Renaissance Foundation presented the
St. Pope John Paul II memorial statue to commemorate his papal visit to New Orleans in 1987. The statue is a gift from the Archdiocese to the City of New Orleans for the Tricentennial.
Alessandrini unveiled the sculpture, along with Arcbishop Gregory Aymond and the Honorary Consul of Italy, Frank Maselli, head of the American Italian Cultural Center which was founded by his late father Joseph Maselli. Italian Renaissance Flag Throwers from Alessandrini’s home town of Sansepolcro entertained the huge crowd. https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10154942961095870.1073743054.581200869&type=1&l=e97c4986b5
Before I immersed myself in all the Carnival Season celebrations, I took advantage of the letup in the frigid weather we had been having and attended several other fun events:
French Quarter Business Association Installation & Award Dinner
The French Quarter Business Association Installation and Awards Dinner at the Royal Sonesta Hotel was awesome and delicious. The FQBA inducted its 2018 Board of Directors and honored the Cathedral-Basilica of Saint Louis King of France at its annual dinner. https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10154937122700870.1073743053.581200869&type=1&l=9f5e9f88ff
Another event that I loved attending was Opera on Tap. Darlings, I had such a delightful time listening to them sing at the Four Points by Sheraton French Quarter Hotel. The ensemble, sponsored by the New Orleans Opera Association, presented an awesome preview of “TABASCO: A Burlesque Opera” that will be presented at Le Petit Theatre under the direction of New Orleans Opera from January 25-28- The cast was so talented and entertaining.
Have you ever asked yourself how the McIlhenny family’s famous, 150 year old Tabasco hot sauce came to be? Well, you won’t get the answer here, but you’ll laugh yourself silly with this delightful comic operetta. For its 75th Anniversary and New Orleans’ Tricentennial, New Orleans Opera celebrates this classically spicy sauce as my darling friend and international conductor, Paul Mauffray, brings his edition of George Whitefield Chadwick’s delightful score to life. Director Josh Shaw will bring in his distinctive artistic vision, formed over a decade of work in opera and musical theatre and the experiences from over 100 stage productions.
CAST
Captain Marco – Jonathan Tetelman
Lola – Brindley McWhorter
François – Taylor Miller
Grand Vizier – Ivan Griffin
Hasbeena – Daveda Karanas
Pasha – Kenneth Weber
Fatima – Betsy Uschkrat
New Orleans Opera Chorus
PERFORMANCES ARE JANUARY 25TH @8:00 PM, 26TH @8:00 PM, 27TH @2:30 PM, 28TH @2:30 PM. TICKETS START AT $30 DOLLARS
Signing of the Twin Cities agreement between Mayor Mitch Landrieu and Orléans, France Mayor Olivier Carré signed a Sister City Agreement to promote partnership and cooperation between the people of the two cities, to recognize the importance of identifying areas of mutual interest, and to begin specific projects for collaboration and willing partners in both cities.
With the signing of this document each City agrees to 1) develop projects around 5 focus areas including tourism, water management, cultural economy, education and economic development, 2) maintain regular contact to facilitate exchanges and other opportunities for collaboration and 3) promote the agreement to its residents to solidify friendship across cities.
With the signing of this document each City agrees to 1) develop projects around 5 focus areas including tourism, water management, cultural economy, education and economic development, 2) maintain regular contact to facilitate exchanges and other opportunities for collaboration and 3) promote the agreement to its residents to solidify friendship across cities.
Press Conference to sign Twin City agreement between city of New ORLEANS, and the City of Or Orleans, France
Darlings , congratulations are in order to the new Mardi Gras Mambo’s Royalty
Cervantes Hispanic American Arts Foundation announce that Mr. Tulio Murillo and Ms. Triness Kuhn have been selected to reign over its 5th annual Mardi Gras Mambo ball this year on February
Cervantes Hispanic American Arts Foundation announce that Mr. Tulio Murillo and Ms. Triness Kuhn have been selected to reign over its 5th annual Mardi Gras Mambo ball this year on February
Darlings, I am looking forward to attending some fabulous events this upcoming week:
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The second annual Festival PiaNOLA Community Master Class Auditions!
The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO) and Musical Arts Society of New Orleans (MASNO) invite amateur pianists to apply for the 2nd Annual Festival PiaNOLA Masterclass. Three pianists will be selected to participate in a masterclass with Xiaohui Yang on the LPO's new Steinway Model D.
The audition takes place on Tuesday, January 9th, 2018 at Dixon Recital Hall on Tulane University's campus. The audition is open to pianists age 16 and over.
The masterclass will take place on Wednesday, January 10th, 2018 at the Orpheum Theater beginning at 7:00 PM. The masterclass is free and open to the public.
Don't miss our Bridal Show in January! New Orleans Bride Magazine presents its annual January Bridal Show on Wednesday, January 10 from 6-8:30 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency in Downtown New Orleans. Meet and chat about your Big Day with more than 125 of the top wedding professionals in town from florists and photographers to venues and dress designers. Enjoy informal modeling, complimentary samplings. Door prizes will be awarded throughout the evening AND you just may win a fabulous Honeymoon compliments of
Town and Country Travel.
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anuary-2018-bridal-show-presented-by-dorignacs-tickets-36368629550
Friends of the Cabildo Film Series: Gleason
Wed., Jan. 10 | 5:30pm & 7pm | Tickets: $15
New Orleans Jazz Museum at the Old U.S. Mint
At the age of 34, Steve Gleason, former NFL defensive back and New Orleans hero, was diagnosed with ALS. Doctors gave him two to five years to live. So that is what Steve chose to do: live. This film incorporates personal video journals from Gleason for his then-unborn son to footage of his adventures undertaken as part of his mission to live his life to the fullest.
Wed., Jan. 10 | 5:30pm & 7pm | Tickets: $15
New Orleans Jazz Museum at the Old U.S. Mint
At the age of 34, Steve Gleason, former NFL defensive back and New Orleans hero, was diagnosed with ALS. Doctors gave him two to five years to live. So that is what Steve chose to do: live. This film incorporates personal video journals from Gleason for his then-unborn son to footage of his adventures undertaken as part of his mission to live his life to the fullest.
Thursday, January 11 -through Sunday, January 14
From Thursday, January 11 through Sunday, January 14, the Musical Arts Society of New Orleans (MASNO) and the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra will be co-sponsoring the PiaNOLA Festival piano competition and co-hosting four events showcasing 2016 New Orleans International Piano Competition gold medalist Xiaohui Yang. They are as follows:
January 11
Salon Concert hosted by MASNO featuring Xiaohui Yang on three piano pieces by Franz Schubert, Arnold Schoenberg and Franz Liszt at the Beauregard-Keyes House in the French Quarter, 1113 Chartres Street at 6:30 p.m. General admission is $40.
January 12 and 13
Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra
The LPO presents two performances of Sergei Rachmaninoff’s “Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini” at the Orpheum Theatre at 7:30 both evenings featuring Xiaohui Yang as guest piano soloist. Other works on the program include Samuel Barber’s “Overture to School for Scandal” and Johannes Brahms’ Symphony No. 1. LPO Music Director Maestro Carlos Miguel Prieto conducts. Tickets are priced at $40-$140 and there will be a pre-performance talk one hour before the concert.
January 14
Chamber Ensemble Performance
Award-winning pianist Xiaohui Yang will present her fourth and final concert appearance of the weekend with a chamber music ensemble at St. Mary’s Church in the Ursuline Convent complex, 1100 Chartres Street, at 2:30 p.m. The musicians will perform works by J.S. Bach, Osvaldo Golijov and Ernõ Dohnányi. Admission is $35.
Tickets for all of these events can be ordered online at the LPO website, www.lpomusic.org. You can read more about the PiaNOLA Festival events in the BEAUCOUP magazine pullout of this Thursday’s New Orleans Advocate, posted online on Wednesday.
January 14
“Concert Celebrating Allen Toussaint’s Legacy of Caring”
Benefits: New Orleans Artists Against Hunger & Homelessness
Event Info: Marcia Ball and Deacon John and The Ivories will perform 7-10 p.m. to benefit the grants that NOAAHH distributes to the region’s philanthropic and nonprofit agencies and charities that provide food and shelter to those in need. Toussaint and Aaron Neville founded NOAAHH in 1985, when they brought together a group of New Orleans musicians to perform a concert that would benefit the New Orleans area’s hungry and homeless people. Since then, NOAAHH has distributed more than $3 million in grants to more than 50 area organizations at Rock ‘N’ Bowl
Contact: NOAAHH.org, RockNBowl.com
Friday, January 12
Big Wig Ball
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Grab a wig and kick off Carnival season opera style at the second annual Big Wig Ball. Chaired by Midori Tajiri-Byrd, the event will feature sweet treats, champagne, music, a raffle for coveted prizes, and a wig contest to crown New Orleans' official "Big Wig 2018."
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2504 Prytania St, New Orleans, Louisiana 70130
This year's event is themed "HAIRajuku" and takes guests to the fashion district of Tokyo, Japan. Guests are encouraged to don their biggest, most elaborate wigs to kick off Mardi Gras. Cocktail or costume attire. Wig required.
Tickets are $50 for an individual or $95 for a couple. This event is presented by Sylvain Society Young Professionals.
http://neworleansopera.org/big-wig-ball-tickets/
A champagne and sweets table will be provided. including offerings from Martin's Wine Cellar, POOF Cotton Candy, Ralph Brennan's and Nothing Bundt Cakes along with musical entertainment, a complimentary Glitter Bar by Elektra Cosmetics and appearances by The Merry Antoinettes, The Mystic Krewe of PUEWC, the local Harajuku Nola scene and some of your favorite colorful characters in NOLA.
On Saturday, January 13, 2018, I am looking forward to attending the annual 45th CAMAN BALL This year's theme is "Let them Eat Cake "
The 2018 CAMAN Ball committee has been eating lots of cake while hard at work planning this festive evening.
Marriott Hotel, 555 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA- The Military Officers’ Wives’ Club’s Krewe of CAMAN (Coast Guard, Army, Marine Corps, Air Force and Navy) entertained more than 325 active-duty, reserve and retired military officers
The Ballroom is on the second floor, Studios 1-10.
TRINITY ARTIST SERIES
call: 504 670 2520
Trinity Episcopal Church
1329 Jackson Avenue, New Orleans
Trinity Artist Series Schedule
Sunday, January 14 @ 5 pm: Phil The Tremolo King, Belgium guitarist/vocalist performing a wide variety of music styles, from jazz to classic, folk, surf, klezmer and more.
01/15/2018
City of New Orleans Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Celebration Program
Join the City of New Orleans as it celebrates Martin Luther King, Jr. at the historic Al Davis Park on January 15th from 9:00 am – 10:00 am.01/15/2018
Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Block Party
- We will celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. with a community block party. It will be held at the historic Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard from 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm.
- Mardi Gras Auction - Monday, Jan. 15
2018 TABLE AUCTIONS
We are proud to announce that the 2017-2018 table auctions will benefit the Eden House New Orleans, Breakthrough New Orleans and the Galatoire Foundation!
Each year, the Galatoire Foundation holds Christmas and Mardi Gras table auctions to assist in supporting local non-profit organizations. Started in 2006, the Christmas and Mardi Gras table auctions have raised more than $1.5 million dollars for local charities.
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The Round Table Luncheon on Wednesday, January 17 will salute the 2018 Carnival Season and New Orleans authors at noon in the historic ballroom of the Bourbon Orleans Hotel, 717 Orleans Street, in the heart of the French Quarter.
Legendary musicians confirmed to attend include Al “Carnival Time” Johnson, and Grammy-award winner Irma Thomas, K King and Queen of of the 2018 Krewe of Stars, along with Mayor- elect Latoya Cantrell.
Legendary musicians confirmed to attend include Al “Carnival Time” Johnson, and Grammy-award winner Irma Thomas, K King and Queen of of the 2018 Krewe of Stars, along with Mayor- elect Latoya Cantrell.
Invited authors include architectural artist/historian Jimmy Blanchard and his new book Magnificent Obsessions: New Orleans Buildings and Residences; Radio and TV legend Bob Carr (The Packard Limousine); and Liz Williams, CEO and founder of the Southern Food and Beverage Museum and author of New Orleans, A Food Biography.
To set the mood for the merriment of Carnival Season 2018, Becky Allen, Marshall Harris, Carl Mack and pianist Jim Walpole will provide the live entertainment. In addition, Mardi Gras Poster Queen Andrea Mistretta's iconic Mardi Gras poster series latest edition and the original painting saluting the New Orleans Tricentennial will be unveiled by a special guest. Guests will be treated once again to a tasting of Lucky Players King Cake and Fleur de Lis Vodka. Eduardo Marquez,CEO of Lucky Player Vodka Brands will be in attendance.
In addition, Conductor Paul Mauffray will treat us to one or two songs from his upcoming production of Tabasco: A Burlesque Opera (January 25-29) at le Petit Theatre.
Guests are encouraged to wear their favorite Mardi Gras costumes to compete for prizes which will be given to the best! The $60, all-inclusive price includes a delicious, 3-course gourmet luncheon, champagne/wines and valet parking.
Call Judy LeBlanc at (504) 571-4672 or email her at Judy.LeBlanc@BourbonOrleans.com to inquire. 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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Love New Orleans & She'll Love You Back.
Sincerely,
Frank Stansbury
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