A Toast to New Orleans April 10-18: Best Chefs of La/ Heels for Hope/ French Quarter Festival and much more......
Darlings,
I hope you are enjoying our cool spring weather. Last week, I was going from party to party like a butterfly, but unfortunately there were too many parties to attend. I had to stop to rest so I could enjoy all the upcoming fun events.
I started my social week last week by attending the fabulous free performance by talented guitarists Julio & Cesar Band at New Orleans Botanical Garden's “Evenings with Enrique.” Not only did I get to see the performance of master guitarists Julio, Cesar and Andrew Guillermo Herrera, but I also got to stroll the beautiful Enrique Alfarez Sculpture Garden as well as the Botanical Garden. I was in heaven since I love seeing the exquisite orchids and roses.
This is all free, thanks to the Helis Foundation, so please don't miss out on Wednesdays. The extended hours are until 8 p.m.
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Dedication of large saxophone presented by Belgium to New Orleans
Mother Nature provided glorious weather for the delegation from the Kingdom of Belgium who gifted New Orleans, in celebration of the City's Tricentennial, a large sculpture of a saxophone, invented in the 1840s by Belgian inventor and musician Adolphe Sax. This special saxophone was painted by Dimitri Perpete and the double-sided painting on the saxophone commemorates the musical connection between the instrument's birthplace and the world's capital of jazz.
The sculpture was at a press conference followed by a performance by Belgian saxophonist, Steve Houben, and New Orleans' own Leroy Jones Quartet.
A lovely reception at the Royal Sonesta Hotel followed the dedication !https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10155153105365870.1073743133.581200869&type=1&l=8961cd52ae
One of the events that I loved attending was the opening of the superb “Herman Leonard: Documenting the Giants of Jazz” exhibit at the New Orleans Jazz Museum in the Old U.S. Mint.
Herman Leonard: Documenting the Giants of Jazz
Legendary jazz musician Kid Jordan with Greg Lambousy, Director of Jazz Museum and his son Tristan!
I’ve always loved Herman Leonard's jazz photographs and I had the opportunity of cultivating his friendship when he lived in New Orleans. Some of his original photos were among my inventory when I had my art gallery on Royal Street.
The New Orleans Jazz Museum, in conjunction with Herman Leonard Photography, LLC and the GRAMMY Museum L.A. LIVE in Los Angeles, debuted the exhibition, showcasing some of the prolific photographer’s most iconic photos. https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10155153831670870.1073743134.581200869&type=1&l=1a0a1eea84
Every April, I look forward to attending 2018 Krewe of Cork Luncheon at Emeril's
Jeffrey McIlwain, Patrick van Hoorebeek & Margarita Bergen at Emeril's New Orleans.
It was superb as well as delicious. https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10155156608970870.1073743135.581200869&type=1&l=01e3679e53
I think the highlight of my week was attending the spectacular wedding of Jessica Elizabeth and Joseph Albert Luchenta
Jessica Elizabeth and Joseph Albert Luchenta with Jacquee Carvin at Brennan's
Darlings, I felt blessed to be invited by my darling friend, Jacquee Carvin, to the wedding of her beautiful daughter, Jessica Elizabeth Carvin, to handsomeJoseph Albert Luchenta at the historic St. Patrick's Church. It was just lovely and a delicious and fun reception followed at Brennan's on Royal Street. Congratulations to the newlyweds! https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10155158450635870.1073743136.581200869&type=1&l=3a17eb309d
Bridge House / Grace House's Cochon Cotillion XXII
Bridge House / Grace House hosted the Cochon Cotillion XXII, presented by the Oscar J. Tolmas Charitable Trust & Goldring Family Foundation. Cochon Cotillion is a spoof on the traditional Mardi Gras ball. Equipped with swine-inspired outfits and floats, King Bill Mimeles, and my darling friend, Queen Betsie Gambel, served as this year's monarchs.
Cochon Cotillion offered attendees a silent auction, live music from ELS and Mike Morris, an open bar, and food from over 40 of New Orleans' best restaurants.https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10155158546065870.1073743138.581200869&type=1&l=1c873415d0
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago
MB, Olympic Track and Field Theron Lewis, Jenny Hamilton, CEO of New Orleans Ballet and actor Gee Tucker
I enjoyed very much the fabulous New Orleans Ballet Association's presentation of the Hubbard Street Dance Chicago ensemble at the Mahalia Jackson Theater. The special 40th anniversary performance included the revival of a jazzy swing classic! I loved it and attended, during intermission, a lovely reception. https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10155158528325870.1073743137.581200869&type=1&l=0c84424080
The Club of New Orleans's weekly luncheon featured Dr. John W. Nicklow, President of UNO. I enjoyed so much listening to him and selling all my long-time friends.
Darlings, it is April which means that we will be enjoying beautiful spring weather as well as fabulous festivals and fundraisers. Enjoy them!
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Love New Orleans & She'll Love You Back.
Sincerely,
Frank Stansbury
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Tuesday, April 10, 2018
Best Chefs of Louisiana
6-9pm
Featured chefs:
* Frank Brigtsen * Joann Clevenger * Andrea Apuzzo
* Kevin Belton * Daniel Bonnot * Jean-luc Albin
The 8th annual Best Chefs of Louisiana Fundraiser honors the outstanding chefs in our region for their contribution to the New Orleans culinary scene. It is an opportunity for them to showcase their talent by serving a sampling of their signature dishes to attendees. This year’s event will remember our beloved Frank Davis and celebrate the incomparable Frank Brigtsen with a special appearance will be made by Commander's Palace own, Chef Tory McPhail. In addition to amazing food, the party will feature live entertainment and an open bar.
Details on their website at www.acfno.org.
oday: April 10
ABWA is championing the Equal Pay discussion and raising money to support the development of business women by partnering with the New Orleans Chamber of Commerce and New Orleans businesses Geocent, LLC& Lucid who are dedicated to ensuring equitable pay. The event will feature dynamic speakers Lelia Gowland, Melissa Greenwell, Nicole Pelengaris Patel, Julie Burch Trachta that will be informative and inspirational. We invite you to be part of the positivity of...
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April 11
Heels for Hope Fashion Show by The Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary
The Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary presents Heels for Hope Fashion Show - Wednesday, April 11, at the Audubon Tea Room in New Orleans, adjacent to the Audubon Zoo.
April 11
City Park & New Orleans Town Gardeners, Inc.'s
“The Heart of the Park Hat Luncheon”
This inaugural event will benefit the magnificent trees of City Park and the projects of the New Orleans Town Gardeners, Inc., such as Grow Dat Youth Farm and Edible Schoolyard. A gourmet luncheon will follow a champagne reception, and fabulous hats are de rigueur.
Tickets: $150+/Ticket
Location: Popp Fountain & Arbor Room, City Park
Contact: 259-1509, jhopper@nocp.org
YLC Wednesday at the Square
Lafayette Square (downtown between St. Charles Ave. and Camp St.)
A free, 12-week spring concert series with food and drink for sale to benefit the Young Leadership Council: Wednesdays from 5-8 pm
April 11 features
* Flow Tribe (6:30 pm)
* Daria & the Hip Drops (5 pm)
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Free event -Evenings with Enrique at the Botanical Garden
Raphael Bas: French guitarist, harmonica player, vocalist
Wednesday, April 11, 5-8 pm
The New Orleans Botanical Garden will extend its hours every Wednesday during the month of April. Free Hours: 10 am to 8 pm. Free and Open to the Public
Located inside New Orleans City Park, the Botanical Garden is one of the few remaining examples of public garden design from the Works Progress Administration and showcases the Art Deco influences of three renowned talents of the era: architect Richard Koch, landscape architect William Wiedorn, and sculptor Enrique Alférez. Each week in April, "Evenings with Enrique" will feature local musicians playing among the collection of 15 sculptures by the famed Mexican-American artist. Visitors to the garden will be able to view the work of Enrique Alférez under enhanced lighting and fire baskets suspended from the branches of the live oak tree. Guests are invited to purchase mojitos and Latin food provided by La Cocinita food truck.
Enter through the Oscar J. Tolmas Building at 5 Victory Avenue, City Park. Throughout the year, each Wednesday is free to Louisiana residents, courtesy of The Helis Foundation
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April 11
19th annual Bill Russell Lecture:
"The Life and Music of New Orleans Legend George Lewis"
6–7:30 p.m.
Williams Research Center, 410 Chartres Street
Admission is $25; $15 for THNOC members
Reservations must be paid in advance.
April 11 -12
The Cuban and Caribbean Studies Institute at Tulane University presents: |
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April 12
Twilight Garden Concert Series
Features Paul Soniat and Special Guests
Gates open at 5 pm; music begins at 6:00
The Garden’s own singer/songwriter, Paul Soniat, will perform his original songs, and will perform for the first time new songs written for the City Park Historical Musical Train Tour. Paul is always entertaining and engaging with the audience. Grab your mint julep and get ready for an enjoyable evening
Pavilion of Two Sisters in City Park's Botanical Garden
Free parking across the street from the Botanical Garden
$10/person
Info and Tickets
April 12
MAGGIE BELLE BAND at OGDEN AFTER HOURS
Maggie Belle Band plays an original blend of R&B, soul, funk, blues, with the occasional touch of hip hop. Born of the musical whirlpool that drew many of its members to New Orleans from all corners of the U.S., Maggie Belle Band has been making a splash by combining solid grooves from a tasteful rhythm section with deep and heartfelt vocal performances from Maggie Belle herself. The band has been described as having “the rhythm of a J Dilla track and the soulful vocals of an early Grace Slick” and “emotive and fun, with a hint of illicitness and noir.” 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
April 12-15
French Quarter Festival
Largest Showcase of Louisiana Music in the World!
Thursday, April 12-Sunday, April15
Click to view the incredible music and culinary lineup showcasing the best artists and chefs Louisiana has to offer!!
Their updated website is fabulous!!! www.frenchquarterfest.org
While searching the music section, the names of the stages follow down so you can keep track with which stage matches each of the columns
* Also don't forget to check out their Special Events listings because the indoor stage on the 3rd floor of the Old U. S. Mint offers great programming on the weekends plus you can escape the heat into the AC.
April 12 - 28
A Doll's House
by Henrik Ibsen-directed by Kristin Shoffner at UNO Theater
A bold take on Ibsen’s classic feminist tale that pushes against convention and dares to question societal norms. What is a woman’s place in a man’s world? What will Nora do under the immense pressures of domestic expectation?
April 13
Empire opening reception at Newcomb Museum
Join us at the opening reception for Newcomb Museum‘s EMPIRE, April 13! This one-of-a-kind art installation, crafted by Fallen Fruit and celebrating New Orleans tricentennial, pulls together objects from the archives and special collections across Tulane, including The Latin American Library. Come learn about the diverse holdings of Tulane and the incredible stories they tell, while enjoying an artist talk, food, wine, music, mingling and more at the public reception, 6:30 to 9 pm at Newcomb Art Museum on Tulane’s uptown campus! #Free and open to the public!
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April 14
Preview Morgan Molthrop's Tricentennial Murals for 4/14 Show @ New Orleans Art Center Show
Giant Mural Maps Tell the Story of New Orleans
Morgan Molthrop’s “New Orleans Routes,” a collection of paintings created for the Tricentennial, will be on display at the New Orleans Art Center for a show based on Molthrop's upcoming book, “300 Reasons to Love New Orleans.” The show opens Saturday, April 14, but press and collectors may see the murals by appointment. For more information, contact Tina Juran at the New Orleans Art Center, cmjstudio@aol.com or 707-338-8478.
April 15
TRINITY ARTIST SERIES presents
A Celebration for the Easter season in memory of Dr. Ellen Claire Merrill and Sr. Myrtle Mary Calvert with Maria Elliott, oboe; Annelise Cassar, soprano and Albinas Prizgintas organ, harpsichord
Music by Hovhaness, Ravel, Barber, Morricone
5 pm
Trinity Episcopal Church
1329 Jackson Avenue, New Orleans
Police security provided
Handicap access and elevator available
Free and Open to the Public
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Music Under the Oaks
April Concert Series presents
Tulane Concert Band
Sunday, April 15, 5-6:30 pm
6500 Magazine St, Uptown New Orleans
This series is Free and Open to the Public
Bring your lawn chairs and join us for a special concert series to celebrate the Audubon Park Conservancy. Food and drink will be available to purchase. Contributions to the Conservancy
directly support the annual care and improvements of Audubon Park, including ongoing needs such as lawn care, seasonal flower planting, and the protection of historic live oak trees
April 17-22
Rent at the Saenger Theater
In 1996, an original rock musical by a little‐known composer opened on Broadway… and forever changed the landscape of American theatre. Two decades later, Jonathan Larson’s RENT continues to speak loudly and defiantly to audiences across generations and all over the world. And now, this Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award‐winning masterpiece returns to the stage in a vibrant 20thanniversary touring production. A re‐imagining of Puccini’s La Bohème, RENT follows an unforgettable year in the lives of seven artists struggling to follow their dreams without selling out. With its inspiring message of joy and hope in the face of fear, this timeless
celebration of friendship and creativity reminds us to measure our lives with the only thing that truly matters—love.
Put in your calendar:
April 18
“Prix d’Elegance Luncheon & Fashion Show”
Benefits: Men and Women of Fashion
Event Info: At this annual event, 10 men and 10 women who represent outstanding style and a commitment to community service will be honored. In addition, a man and woman from the respective memberships will be inducted into the Hall of Fame. Mary Katherine Lonatro-Tusa will be honored as this year’s Women of Fashion Hall of Fame recipient.
Tickets: $125/Ticket; $1,250/Table of 10
Location: Hilton New Orleans Riverside
Contact: 522-0996, extension 208
April 20
WYES Studio 12 Gala
Benefits: WYES Public Television Channel 12
Event Info: This themed evening (a spin on the iconic Studio 54) will be the hottest and most exclusive “club” in town that night, beginning with a Patron Party and followed by the Gala. WYES Studio -Contact: 486-551
Saturday, April 20
New Orleans Opera Celebrates 75 Years of Opera with International Stars & Louisiana's Leading Talent
New Orleans Opera Association (NOOA) presents the 75th Anniversary Concert April 20th & 22nd at Mahalia Jackson Theater of Performing Arts.
Celebrate 75 years of brilliant opera with historic memories and legendary musical moments! International stars and Louisiana’s leading talent come together with a 90-member Chorus and the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra to salute our rich past and to usher in the next 75 years of opera. Maestro Robert Lyall will lead the combined forces in rousing selections by Verdi, Mozart, Offenbach, Rossini, Puccini, Wagner, Bizet, Gershwin, a collection of Broadway favorites, and more! There will also be a Soirée on Friday evening celebrating 75 years in New Orleans Opera History prior to the show as well as a brunch on Sunday. Tickets start at $26 and are available for all events at www.neworleansopera.org or by calling the box office at 504-529-3000.
The Diamond Jubilee Concert will have two performances on Friday, April 20th at 8:00pm and again on Sunday, April 22nd at 2:30pm and will feature performances by international stars and leading Louisiana talent, including: Raymond Aceto, Luretta Bybee, Casey Candebat, Leslie Castay, Ivan Griffin, Paul Groves, Kathleen Halm, Daveda Karanas, Angela Mannino, Sarah Jane McMahon, Lucas Meachem, Chauncey Packer, and more. Patrons are invited to join NOOA one hour prior to each performance for “Nuts & Bolts,” an informative lecture about the evening’s performance.
The weekend will include a cocktail reception, SOIRÉE 75, prior to the Friday evening performance at 6:30pm. The event will feature food provided by The Country Club New Orleans, live painting by artist Andrew Wilkie, historic memorabilia giveaways, and an exhibit of New Orleans Opera History. Tickets for this event are $75.
There will also be a Champagne Brunch prior to the Sunday performance with seating available at both 12:30 and 1:30 pm provided by Another Broken Egg Café. Tickets for the brunch are $25 for adults and $15 for children.
This year, the New Orleans Opera Association marks 75 seasons of excellence in operatic performance. “As we look back over our history, we have much to be proud of! We are thrilled to bring back many of the beloved stars of our stage from past seasons for our Diamond Jubilee Concert” says General and Artistic Director, Robert Lyall. “While we honor our history, we will also look forward to the promise of an even brighter future.”
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