A TOAST TO NEW ORLEANS May 1-7 : NO Jazz Festival/ Zoo-To-Do/ Jamming on Julia and info about Round Table Luncheon on May 9
Darlings,
Let’s welcome the month of May and the thousands of out-of-towners who are here for the 2018 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.
The sad note was that we lost one of our greatest musicians and a darling friend of mine, Charles Neville, one of the Neville Brothers, who starred for many years at JazzFest and all over New Orleans and the world. Charles and his daughter Charmine Neville played for my brief marriage in 1983. : http://www.legacy.com/news/celebrity-deaths/notable-deaths/article/charles-neville-2018-saxophonist-for-the-neville
As you probably know, last week was my Birthday Week and, as such, I celebrated it throughout the week.
Margarita's 2018 birthday celebrations on April 24
OMG! What a fun birthday I had. It started at a delicious breakfast at Coulis compliment of my friend, Pam Shipp, and ended at a lovely and delicious wine dinner at Carrabba's Italian Grill at 4641 Veterans Blvd, Metairie, compliments of my darling friends, Nedra Holder and Bernie Ralston. I came home laden with gifts, food and bottles. I was delighted to run into so many friends. I guess I need to spend more time in Metairie. https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10155193079100870.1073743154.581200869&type=1&l=c7dced9cff
Veuve Clicquot Rose` Luncheon
OMG again! Sunday, April 29 was quite a day. It started at the fabulous, elegant Veuve Cliquot Rose` Luncheon at Galatoire's "33" Bar and Steak where my darling friends, Russ and Sandra Herman, along with Sammy Steele, Vic Planetta, Michael Langford, Hillary and Rene Renee Carrere and Carol Short helped me celebrate my birthday.
I even got to meet Robert Wagner and Jill St. John, who were part of my darling friend, Kathleen Deen Parke's table in the main room of Galatoire's. It was indeed a very memorable, delicious and bubbly luncheon! https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10155203204085870.1073743157.581200869&type=1&l=58288ed2e4
2018 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival on Sunday, April 29
Thanks to my darling friend and boss, Maria Muro, Publisher of New Orleans Living who provided me with two Big Chief Experience passes to replace the two tickets that my darling friends Carolina Lia Barnes and Dwight Barnes gave me and were lost. I experienced this year 2018 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. I loved seeing my darling artist friends and eating cracklings and listening to Irma Thomas, Jimmy Buffet and George Benson. Usually I only go for a few hours but this time I stayed until the end and my body felt it. I was disappointed that there was not a tent for authors. It was indeed a very memorable experience.https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10155203228930870.1073743158.581200869&type=1&l=3e0e120f9c
Kick-off event for 2018 Odyssey Ball which will take place on Nov. 10
As a member of NOMA's 2018 Odyssey Host Committee, I was invited to attend a lovely and delicious Odyssey kick-off event at the Ferrari Clubhouse, 5809 Plauche Court, Harahan. Odyssey, in partnership with IBERIABANK, takes place on Saturday, November 10, 2018 at the New Orleans Museum of Art in City Park.
The Odyssey Ball celebrates and enhances NOMA in an evening of unparalleled elegance. Critically important to our treasured museum and the wide community it serves, Odyssey raises the funds necessary to support NOMA's nationally recognized exhibitions and educational programs, which bring more than 290,000 annual visitors to the museum and sculpture garden.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10155193101690870.1073743155.581200869&type=1&l=f55157b43c
Elliot Raisen's 90th Birthday
Darlings, when my darling friend, dynamo Elliott Raisen turned 90 and invited me to his celebration Saturday night at Shir Chadash Synagogue and my darling friend and editor of my blog, Dean Shapiro, offered to drive me to Metairie, the answer of course was YES! It was an incredible and very memorable fun night, with live performances by Bon Operatit, the Komenka Dancers, and my darling friends Natasha Ramer and Suzaune McKamey. I cannot wait for him to turn 100! And, as I only just found out that night, Elliott and I share the same birthday!
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10155201234345870.1073743156.581200869&type=1&l=274e107e35
WWOZ New Orleans 30th Annual Piano Night
Darlings, the Sold-Out WWOZ New Orleans 30th Annual Piano Night at the House of Blues was awesome. I enjoyed so much seeing so much talent and unfortunately I was too tired to stay until the end but I loved all the performers that played on.https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10155205190730870.1073743159.581200869&type=1&l=732a421731
I also attended a lovely birthday celebration for my darling friend, Russ Herman, at the luncheon of the The Club of New Orleans at Briquette NOLA. Happy Birthday Russ!
Darlings, please put in your calendar:
ROUND TABLE LUNCHEON SCHEDULED FOR MAY 9
I am so excited for the first time ever, the live entertainment will be Summer Lyric Theatre at Tulane with
Melissa Marshall and Jefferson Turner along with Barbara Workman
The Round Table Luncheon hosted by social editor Margarita Bergen has been scheduled for May 9, 2018 at noon in the historic ballroom of the Bourboun Orleans Hotel.
The invited featured guest speakers will be Barbara Workman, Chair of Tulane Summer Lyric Theater; Tracey W. Sherry, Ph.D., Executive Director of the Birdfoot Festival of chamber music; Nick Stillman, Executive Director, Prospect New Orleans; Heidi Schmalbach, Executive Director of the Arts Council of New Orleans; and Aimee Brown, Executive Director of the New Orleans Wine and Food Experience
Live entertainment will be by Tulane Summer Lyric Theatre performers and resident pianist Jim Walpole.
The $60, all-inclusive price includes a delicious, 3-course gourmet luncheon, champagne/wines and valet parking. Make your reservations now. Call Judy LeBlanc at (504) 571-4672 or email her at Judy.LeBlanc@BourbonOrleans.com by Monday, May 8.
Enjoy the latest issue of New Orleans Living magazine. YOU maybe in one of the photos that I took. Enjoy it http://www.livingneworleans.com/New-Orleans-Living-May-2018/mobile/index.html#p=8
Darlings, I am looking forward to rest for the next few days because this week is going to be another very hectic weekend as well, since we will have the last weekend of the Jazz Festival as well as Zoo to Do,Jamming On Julia, the Cinco de Mayo celebrations and many more fun events.
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Tuesday, May 1st
Wednesday, May 2
Wed., May 2
All That Jazz: A Conversation with New Orleans Music Authorities
6:30pm - 7:30pm at New Orleans Museum of Art
Free and open to the public, NOMA will host three leading authorities of the New Orleans music scene for a conversation on the intersections between Jazz Fest, local music/musicians, and second line traditions in conjunction with the exhibition Lee Friedlander in Louisiana. Speakers are Alex Rawls, a New Orleans-based music journalist, Gwen Thompkins, NPR veteran and host of WWNO’s "Music Inside Out," and Dr. Michael White, New Orleans-based musicologist, jazz historian, and educator.
Wednesday, May 2
2018 YLC Wednesday at the Square
May 2: Amanda Shaw with opener Trumpet Mafia
Thursday, May 3, 2018
Swing In The Park | LPO Concerts in the Park
7:30 PM at Lafreniere Park, Metairie- Free and open to the public
Join friends and family in Metairie's Lafreniere Park for our annual Swing in the Park. Bring your lawn chairs, food, and refreshments and enjoy a program of familiar musical favorites from the past and present
May 3-8
New Orleans Jazz Festival
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Jazz Fest released "cubes"
Tickets
Cast: Siham Thery (Jeanne); Eduardo Silva (Cauchon); Jillian Henree (St. Catherine); Sarah
Durn (Court Clerk); Brian Martinez (St. Michael)
Costumes by Aly Gray/ Sound Design by Leo Joseph/ Directed by JX Brager/
Art Work by
Christina Juran & Kit Wohl/ Produced by Francophilia Foundation in association with New
Orleans Art Center
Performances on May 3, 4 and 5 at 7:30pm at the New
Orleans Art Center (3330 St. Claude Ave.)
General admission $20 Students $15
Reservations
May 3
Thursdays at Twilight:
Harpist Patrice Fisher & Arpa with special guests from Guatemala: Rony Hernandez - singer/guitarist, Lenin Fernandez - percussionist, and Roberto Luz – flutist. Patrice and her special guests perform a blend of music from Central, South and North America. Grab your mint julep and get ready for an enjoyable evening. Click the 'buy tickets' icon to the left of this paragraph to buy your $10/person tickets now!
May 3
Jazz in the Park
I am looking forward to going to the annual Zoo to Do on Friday. Whitney Zoo-To-Do, celebrating its 41st anniversary in 2018, is set for Friday, May 4. General admission begins at 8 p.m. and the party goes until midnight.
Friday, May 4
Zoo-To-Do Gala
Audubon Zoo Grounds
8:00 pm - Midnight
LEXUS Luxury Vehicle Raffle
(Need not be present to win)
The new lion exhibit, made possible through a generous donation from Joy and Boysie Bollinger, will be the focus of the two Zoo-To-Do events, which generate more than $1 million annually for world-class Audubon Zoo projects.
Stephanie Stone Feoli (Mrs. Ludovico Feoli) is the chair of the 2018 Whitney Zoo-To-Do. Malise Kearney.
Don’t forget to come visit at Patrick’s Bar Vin
🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂at least for a glass of Bubbles.
Cheers
🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂at least for a glass of Bubbles.Cheers
Saturday, May 5
Jamming on Julia
Organized by: Arts District of New Orleans
From 1990, the New Orleans Arts District has been a major force in the revitalization of the American Sector, bringing what’s new in art, along with New Orleans style of music, food and fun! Don't miss the first Saturday of the month Art Walks!
Felipe’s Taqueria - Feliz Cinco de Mayo
Fri.-Sat., May 4-5 | 11am - 11pm | Mid-City
Sat., May 5 | 11am - 11pm | Uptown & FQ
Felipe's Taqueria is hosting the biggest Cinco de Mayo party in New Orleans! This year, the blockbuster fiesta extends to two days, May 4-5, at its Mid-City restaurant. No cover, live music, entertainment, festive Mexican food, premium margaritas and much more! On May 5, Felipe’s Uptown and French Quarter locations will also get you in the spirit! See the full lineup on Felipe’s Facebook event page and tag your friends!
Fri.-Sat., May 4-5 | 11am - 11pm | Mid-City
Sat., May 5 | 11am - 11pm | Uptown & FQ
Felipe's Taqueria is hosting the biggest Cinco de Mayo party in New Orleans! This year, the blockbuster fiesta extends to two days, May 4-5, at its Mid-City restaurant. No cover, live music, entertainment, festive Mexican food, premium margaritas and much more! On May 5, Felipe’s Uptown and French Quarter locations will also get you in the spirit! See the full lineup on Felipe’s Facebook event page and tag your friends!
Saturday, May 5, 2018
Fireworks at - 9:00 p.m.
To continue the spirit of celebration for New Orleans’ Tricentennial, fireworks will light up the sky on the last Saturday night of New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival presented by Shell on Saturday, May 5, 2018.
Congratulations to our newly elected New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell in her Inauguration Day!
WHAT A GREAT WEEK THIS IS GOING TO BE! ENJOY IT!
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