A Toast to New Orleans June 5-13 : “Soirée de Lumière”/ American Spirit Awards/ French Market Creole Festival/ Walking through NO/Magnolia Ball, Waitress and Round Table Luncheon Saluting Festigals on Wed. June 13
Darlings,
We must notify Mother Nature and let her know that we still have about five weeks to go before it’s officially summer. It has been steaming hot and I have avoided any outdoor activities with the exception of two of them.
Press Conference and Dedication of Homer Plessy Way
What a glorious afternoon to attend the press conference and dedication of Homer Plessy Way and the unveiling of a new mural by Ayo Scott (son of legendary artist John Scott) at the intersection of Homer Plessy Way (formerly Press Street) and Royal Street in New Orleans' Faubourg Marigny neighborhood. There were remarks by special guest, the Honorable Cedric Richmond, plus representatives from the Plessy & Ferguson Foundation, The NOCCA Institute, and others.
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Cocktail Buffet for Carter Hooper & Michael Fisher
The exquisite French Quarter home and its garden of Drs. Brobson Lutz and Kenneth Combs was the setting for the fabulous, delicious vegetarian cocktail buffet feast hosted by Drs. Lutz and Combs in honor of my darling friend, my photo editor at New Orleans Living, Carter Hooper, and his partner, Michael Fisher. They live in Portland, Oregon and were visiting New Orleans. I loved seeing longtime friends, authors John Berendt (Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil) and James Cobbs Jr. (Flood of Lies)https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10155272378030870.1073743192.581200869&type=1&l=56ef9f6358
Fortunately all the other soirees were held indoors and I was grateful.
2018 Juleps in June
The annual Juleps in June presented by “One Book One New Orleans” was just lovely at the exquisite home of Honorary Chair Pam Georges Dongieux . It was indeed a fun evening of decadent mint juleps, great literature and delicious cuisine inspired by New Orleans: A Food Biography by Elizabeth M. Williams which highlighted our rich culinary history and the literature that has come from it.
Guests, dressed in summer cocktail attire and fabulous hats, enjoyed food provided by Tujague's Restaurant, a bar sponsored by Second Line Brewing, Mint Juleps with mix provided by the Pirate's Alley Faulkner Society, Inc. and flowers beautifully arranged by Honorary Chair Pam Georges Dongieux. Music was by Kristin Diable.
All proceeds from this event will benefit our community outreach efforts and our festival, Words & Music. https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10155270245920870.1073743191.581200869&type=1&l=18ae5f7e1a
National Kidney Foundation Big Easy Brunch
I enjoyed the lovely and delicious National Kidney Foundation Big Easy Brunch – “Rise and Dine” at the Sheraton New Orleans Armstrong Ballroom. Guests enjoyed Brunch Bites, Bottomless Mimosas, Tito’s Vodka Bar, Live Auction & Prize Punch Wall while entertained with jazz by the Alex Owen Trio. https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10155273528105870.1073743193.581200869&type=1&l=4323f2199d
Congratulations to all the winners of the 2018 New Orleans Oyster Day Festival!
The Ninth Annual New Orleans Oyster Festival celebrated that local delicacy – the oyster – this past weekend at Woldenberg Riverfront Park alongside the Mississippi River. More than 20 restaurants showed off their versatility of our region’s favorite bivalve at the festival. The Festival once again featured oyster competitions, including the Acme Oyster House World Oyster Eating Championship, the P&J Oyster Shucking Competition and The New Orleans Fish House Largest Oyster Contest. photos By Chuck Billiot
On a sad note, we are all mourning the untimely loss of our Grande Dame of the New Orleans Culinary World, Ella Brennan. She was 92 and enjoyed a memorable and fulfilling life in our city’s world-renowned restaurant culture. May she rest in peace. https://www.nytimes.com/2018/06/01/obituaries/ella-brennan-grande-dame-restaurateur-of-new-orleans-dies-at-92.html
Please flip through the Digital Copy of New Orleans Living
Before I share the upcoming fun events, I want you to post in your calendar that on Wednesday, June 13 is the annual Round Table Luncheon Saluting FestiGals at noon in the Bourbon Orleans Hotel.
The luncheon will be co-hosted by the founder of the FestiGals Weekend, Diane Lyons and Sandra Dartus, Partnerships Liaison. They will speak about the upcoming 2018 FestiGals Women's Weekend Experience that will take place in New Orleans from June 21-24. I have also invited the 2018 Grand Diva of FestiGals, Stephanie Burks, as well as Hon. Mayor LaToya Cantrell, the Honorable Councilmember of District C, Kristin Palmer along with Councilmember At-large Helena Moreno and Councilmember of District E, Cyndi Nguyen.
Tracee Dundas, founder of Fashion Week, will coordinate a small fashion show. The other invited guest speakers will be Honorable Consul General of France to New Orleans, Vincent Sciama, to speak about the 2018 Bastille Day Celebrations, and Frank Stansbury, publisher of La Fete News, who will speak about the upcoming Summer Wine Festival, “Fete Du Vin,” hosted by and benefiting the French-American Chamber of Commerce Gulf Coast (June 23 at The Shops at Canal Place).
Live Entertainment will be by Dr. Maxim Samarov, Co-founder/Music Director of the New Orleans Chamber Orchestra; vocalist/comedian, Becky Allen, to be accompanied on the piano by talented Jim Walpole. The $60, all-inclusive price includes a delicious, 3-course gourmet luncheon, champagne/wines and valet parking. Make your reservations now by calling Judy LeBlanc at (504) 571-4672 or email her at Judy.LeBlanc@BourbonOrleans.com.
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Love New Orleans & She'll Love You Back.
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Frank Stansbury
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I am going to start my week by attending today, the 2018 Festigals Press Conference at the Jung Hotel and Residences, 1500 Canal Street.
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On Tuesday, June 5th LANO and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana are hosting New Orleans Connects and we would love for you to join us! This is an educational nonprofit networking event meant to help you and your organization form beneficial relationships with fellow nonprofit leaders.
We'll be meeting at the George Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts for lunch and an hour of mingling. Attendance is totally FREE, click here to RSVP: http://www.lano.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1081077&group=
We look forward to seeing you there!
12 PM - 1 PM
George Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts
747 Magazine St, New Orleans, Louisiana 70130
Thursday, June 7
Lighthouse Louisiana 's “Soirée de Lumière”
Arnaud’s newly decorated Count’s Ballroom will serve as the setting for an evening beginning with cocktails and passed hors d’oeuvres, followed by a seated, gourmet dinner and the surprise Dans Le Noir course. There will also be silent and live auctions, music and more.Tickets: $150/Ticket at Arnaud’s: 813 Bienville Ave.
Contact: 899-4501, extension 257
June 7
Preservation Resource Center of New Orleans' “Mid Mod NOLA”
An intimate private reception at the Curtis Home (the former residence of renowned Mid-Century architect Nathaniel “Buster” Curtis Jr.) with homeowners Lee Ledbetter and Doug Meffert. Special guests David Curtis and Nell Tilton will share stories of their experience growing up in the home. Catering by Laura Arrowood and libations will be provided. This event is part of the “Mid Mod NOLA” summer series, a collaboration between the Preservation Resource Center and the New Orleans Architecture Foundation exploring the Mid-Century Modern architecture of New Orleans. Learn more about the series at www.PRCNO.org.
Tickets: $125/Ticket, $75/Members (PRC, NOAF and DOCOMOMO)
Location: The Curtis Home
Contact: 581-7032
June 7-8
The National World War II Museum“American Spirit Awards”
This awards gala celebrates individuals and organizations whose work reflects the values and spirit of those who served our country during the World War II years.
2018 Spirit Award Recipients are Gary Sinise and Maurice Greenberg, and 2018 American Spirit Medallion Recipients are Archie Manning, Susan Hess and Adair Margo. Proceeds will support educational programming at The National WWII Museum – including the ongoing development of classroom materials and professional-development opportunities for teachers in schools across the country, as well as online experiences that bring the museum and its resources to students around the world. To learn more about this event and to see a full list of honorees, visit www.NationalWW2Museum.org/american-spirit-awards.
Tickets: N/A
Location: National World War II Museum: 945 Magazine St.
Contact: 528-1944, www.NationalWW2Museum.org/american-spirit-awards
32nd Annual French Market Creole Tomato Festival
Food, Drinks, Music, Bloody Mary Market, Tomato
Eating Contest, Cooking Demos, Children's Activities
with STAGES and ACTIVITIES in DUTCH ALLEY, THE FARMERS MARKET
and THE NEW ORLEANS JAZZ MUSEUM at the OLD U.S. MINT
in the French Market District, French Quarter New Orleans
FREE
2 Stages of Live Music featuring 20 performances 10am-6pm
June 9-10
Darlings, I can not wait to see my friends performing in Walking through New Orleans
Performances of Walking through New Orleans on
June 9th at 7:30 pm and June 10th at 2:00 pm
Performances of Walking through New Orleans on
June 9th at 7:30 pm and June 10th at 2:00 pm
Westwego Performing Arts Theatre
177 Sala Avenue
Price: Regular tickets are $30 and senior tickets are $20
How to purchase tickets: Please, call 504-885-2000 Ext. 203.
Price: Regular tickets are $30 and senior tickets are $20
How to purchase tickets: Please, call 504-885-2000 Ext. 203.
Claire Conti performs as Stella and Jack Sloan as Frankie. Cast includes: Barbara Ballard, Erin Feming O'Suĺlivan,Tiffany Christy, Mary Flynn, Sandra Herman, Cindy Paulin , Gerri Valene, Augie Accardi, Chris Champagne, Bill Hudson, Russ Herman, Mike Mays and many more!
Proceeds from the show benefit the JPAS cultural endeavors! We hope to see you at the theatre!
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June 9
Ogden Museum of Southern Art“Magnolia Ball”
: The museum’s summer fundraiser will feature live music and DJs, food, open bars with craft cocktails and a silent auction with art from talented Southern artists. This year’s event will celebrate “The Whole Drum Will Sound: Women in Southern Abstraction.”
Tickets: $100-$2,500/Ticket
Location: Ogden Museum of Southern Art: 925 Camp St.
Contact: 539-9616
Sunday, June 10
Celebrate 20 years with Maestro Lyall
Join the New Orleans Opera Association on Sunday, June 10, for a 6:00 pm for a dinner honoring Maestro Robert Lyall on his 20th anniversary with New Orleans Opera. The event will take place at The Windsor Court Hotel in The Gallery Room, 300 Gravier Street, New Orleans. Tickets are available online by CLICKING HERE, or simply call the NOOA box office at 504-529-3000 to reserve your seats today.
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