A Toast to New Orleans September 25-October 1: Aladdin / St. Elizabeth’s Guild Activists Awards Luncheon/Love in the Garden/ Turandot/ Belles and Beaus and more.........

Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn 2018 !

Darlings, my beloved New Orleans and the Saints fans are once again celebrating victory. Our beloved Saints beat our archrivals The Atlanta Falcon 43-37 in overtime. Geaux Saints! And congratulations to our beloved Drew Brees: New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees is now the all-time leader in pass completions in NFL history!

This past week was a very hectic one, reflecting the beginning of our cultural season.

The New Orleans Ballet Association opened its 2018-19 season with its presentation of DIAVOLO.

The New Orleans Ballet Association presented, once again, the breathtaking acrobatic performance of Diavolo. Architecture in Motion is a Los Angeles based professional dance company founded in 1992 by Artistic Director Jacques Heim. It uses dance to explore the relationship between the human body and its architectural environment. I think this is the fourth time that I have seen them perform but I never get tired of seeing them perform. BRAVO! I got the opportunity to say hello to Jacques at his pre-performance talk and then I was invited to the wine reception during intermission. https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10155513480585870&type=1&l=02308e6522

Boys Scouts of America Diversity in Scouting Gala

The Southeast Louisiana Council Boys Scouts of America presented last night its Diversity in Scouting Gala at the Hyatt. The lovely soiree honored four very distinguished members of the New Orleans community. The honorees were Chief Justice Bernette Joshua Johnson, Demetric Maria Mercandel of Entergy, Honorable Councilwoman Cyndi Nguyen and Ileana Suquet, President of New Orleans Hispanic Heritage Foundation. https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10155510131025870&type=1&l=cc3e3bc521

 

 

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e Southeast Louisiana Council Boys Scouts of America presented last night its Diversity in Scouting Gala at the Hyatt. The lovely soiree honored four very distinguished members of
Boys Scouts of America Diversity in Scouting Gala
The Southeast Louisiana Council Boys Scouts of America presented last night its Diversity in Scouting Gala at the Hyatt. The lovely soiree honored four very distinguished members of the New Orleans community. The honorees were Chief Justice Bernette Joshua Johnson, Demetric Maria Mercandel of Entergy, Honorable Councilwoman Cyndi Nguyen and Ileana Suquet, President of New Orleans Hispanic Heritage Foundation. https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10155510131025870&type=1&l=cc3e3bc521
the New Orleans community. The honorees were Chief Justice Bernette Joshua Johnson, Demetric Maria Mercandel of Entergy, Honorable Councilwoman Cyndi Nguyen and Ileana Suquet, President of New Orleans Hispanic Heritage Foundation.https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10155510131025870&type=1&l=cc3e3bc521

 

10th Annual NO Burlesque Festival

10th Annual NO Burlesque Festival

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A beautiful moon shined brightly on the lovely outdoor of the penthouse of Stewart Juneau on top of the Ritz Carlton.

 The soiree honored the contestants of the 10th Annual New Orleans Burlesque Festival. It was great seeing so many longtime friends including Founder/Executive Producer Rick Delaup and Miss Stormy Gayle. I also enjoyed seeing my darling friends talented Jeremy Davenport and Realtor Teri McCall from Destin.

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Le Petit Theatre Curtain Call Ball 2018

Le Petit Theatre Curtain Call Ball was awesome! Co-chaired by Janet Daley Duval and Julie Livaudais George, the Gala was a Celebration of the American Musical. Broadway performer, comedian, and cabaret star, Christine Pedi, hosted an evening of musical performances in celebration of New Orleans' premiere theatre. Guests enjoyed delicious Creole cuisine from the Tableau restaurant along with specialty cocktails as we raised the curtain on a celebration of the American musical.

All proceeds from the Curtain Call Ball go to support Le Petit Theatre's mission of presenting the highest quality theatrical performances while nurturing the next generation of up-and-coming talent.

Le Petit Theatre Curtain Call Ball 2018

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All proceeds from the Curtain Call Ball go to support Le Petit Theatre's mission of presenting the highest quality theatrical performances while nurturing the next generation of up-and-coming talent.

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Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 2018 Excelencia Awards Gala

The Annual Hispanic Chamber of Commerce's Excelencia Awards Gala at the InterContinental Hotel was fabuloso. Que Rico! As part of the Hispanic Heritage Month, the elegant, delicious and entertaining Gala honored outstanding individuals and corporations with its Excelencia Awards in recognition of their achievements, leadership, inspiration, and active engagement with the Hispanic community. 

Talented guitarists Julio and Cesar and their band provided the rhythmic Latin sound to the delight of the crowd. Another talented classical guitarist, Javier Olondo, was the Master of Ceremonies. As Hispanic integration has become essential to the economic and cultural vitality of our area, what could be more fitting to mark Hispanic Heritage Month than with this very special evening?https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10155512192450870&type=1&l=e309cbdcb3

"Everything's Coming Up Roses!" Happy Birthday, Mr. Faulkner!

The exquisite St. Mary’s Chapel and the outdoor garden of the historic Ursuline Convent Complex,were the settings for the "Everything's Coming Up Roses!" Happy Birthday, Mr. Faulkner! presented by the Pirates's Alley Faulkner Society.  

The Society and its guests were looking at the world through the rose-tinted lenses of literature at the gala annual meeting and fundraiser, Faulkner for All, which has a 2018 theme of “Everything’s Coming Up Roses.” The event with the awards program began in the Convent’s attached St. Mary’s Chapel. The focus Faulkner work this year is his southern Gothic short story, A Rose for Emily, which includes noir humor as well as traditional horror elements. The distinguished author, poet, and playwright John Biguenet, was the emcee for the evening and he discussed the rose as a symbol in literature through the ages 

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 Others Soirees that I attended: 

Politics with a Punch 

Politics with a Punch was like in the past - funny, informative and irreverent! Loved the stellar panel of the following celebrities and councilmembers: Dr. Gerry Cvitanovich-Jefferson Parish Coroner; Ochsner Urgent Care Officer
Bernie Cyrus-Author, Band Leader, Music Executive, Media Personality
Hon. Joseph Giarrusso -NOLA Council Member, District A
Fletcher Mackel -Award Winning Sports Anchor and Reporter, WDSU-TV
Hon. Kristin Palmer-NOLA Council Member, District C ...

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While at NOSH, I ran into few friends including Rena Jolly RN, CCRN and her husband and also Dr. Joshua H Kaufman, Corrie Spano and others. There were having a private party for the Louisiana Pain Specialists .

 NOSH( New Orleans Social Night ) former site of Tommy's Wine Bar for its Caliente Nights that scheduled for every Thursday Night . It brought me a lot of memories of the Latin Sunday Afternoon that I used to coordinate there with the fabulous music of Julio and Cesar. I was delighted to see my long time friend,talented guitarist Javier Gutierrez performing. While there I saw my darling long time friend Sergio Lopez who has been working at Tommy Cuisine since day one. .

Darlings, after attending all those events I was very happy to stay home and recharge my battery because once again, it is going to be a social tsunami this upcoming week.

Tuesday Link, Lafete News, September 25    , 2018

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Love New Orleans & She'll Love You Back. Sincerely, Frank Stansbury Lafete News

I am extremely upset because I noticed as I was putting my calendar together that I do not have a clone to cover all the fun events that have been scheduled for Friday,  September 28.

OMG: NO! NO! NO!
It seems that on Friday, September 28, not one but three of my favorite parties are taking place. NOMA's “Love in the Garden”; American Cancer Society's “Belles and Beaus Ball” and New Orleans Opera's season-opening night opera, Puccini’s Turandot (but at least I can see it on Sunday, September 30).

Love in the Garden 

NOMA’s annual fall soiree in the Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden will be held on Friday, September 28. Join NOMA for a night of dining and dancing under the stars and oaks in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden! Honored Artists include John Alexander, Katrina Andry, Luis Cruz Azaceta, L. Kasimu Harris and 2018 Love Chairs Elizabeth Grimes, Christine LeBlanc and Mimi Schlesinger with Entertainment by the Storyville Stompers .

2018 Belles and Beaus Ball - “A Place Where Hope Can Grow.” 

Enjoy an incredible evening filled with delicious cuisine from more than 40 New Orleans restaurants, dancing and entertainment, spectacular auction, a raffle and much more. All will benefit the Patrick F. Taylor Hope Lodge in New Orleans, as well as local cancer research and services to help create a world free from the pain and suffering of cancer.

6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Patron Party (Patron Guests Only) Special Entertainment by Javier Gutierrez Duet • Delicious Bites • First Glance at Ball • Meet the Belles and Beaus

7:30 - 11:30 p.m. Ball (All Guests)Mardi Gras World.Festivities Continue with Headlining Band Bucktown All-Stars and More • Food • Games
Belles & Beaus Awards Presentation • Specialty Bars • Dancing • Auction • Much, much more!

Turandot:

This majestic lyric drama is set in ancient China during the age of fables. A royal decree is read stating that Princess Turandot will marry any royal suitor who can answer her three riddles. To take the test and fail means death, and the recent loss of the head of the Prince of Persia marks the thirteenth such failure. Calaf, the unknown prince, succumbs to Turandot’s great beauty and accepts her daunting challenge. Calaf successfully answers Turandot’s riddles, but rather than forcing her to marry, he counters with a riddle of his own. If by dawn she can discover his name she is released from her pledge. To illustrate the depth of his love, at dawn he reveals his own secret, placing his destiny in her hands.

With its large cast of exotic characters and grand choruses, this fairy tale fantasy bursts with color and excitement as the lush romanticism of Puccini’s glorious music carries us to the magical ending in which love triumphs over all!

Singing the title role is soprano Alexandra Loutsion and opposite her, as Calaf, is tenor David Pomeroy. The role of Liu, a slave girl, is sung by Raquel Gonzalez and Paul Whelan is King Timur. Local favorites in the production include Tony Bentley as Emperor Altoum; Ivan Griffin as a Mandarin; and the roles of palace officials, Ping, Pang and Pong are sung by Dennis Jesse, Casey Candebat and Chauncey Packer.

They will be joined by the New Orleans Opera Chorus under the direction of Carol Rausch. Maestro Robert Lyall conducts the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra.

Here are some additional fun events:

Please put in your calendar

Round Table Luncheon Saluting JPAS and Halloween on Wednesday, Halloween Day, October 31 

😢Halloween Day, October 31 at noon,at the historic Ballroom of the Bourbon Orleans Hotel will the perfect date and venue to salute the Jefferson Performing Arts and its upcoming Pasta and Puccini and the 2018 Halloween.
In keeping up with the theme, guests are encourage to don costumes of famous Storyville or characters out of Toulouse Lautrec's works. Prizes will be given to the best costumes. 
Maestro Dennis Assaf will bring professional performers in addition to talented, beloved Becky Allen, Marshall Harris , Carl Mack and Jim Walpole for the live entertainment. 
. 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.
Doors open at 11:30 a.m. for socializing and seating and the luncheon and speakers start at 12 noon.

Tuesday, September 25

Happy Birthday, Mr. Faulkner!

To celebrate the City's Tri-centennial The Pirate's Alley Faulkner Society, Inc. has planned an entertaining and enlightening weekend for winners and finalists of its annual international talent search, the Faulkner - Wisdom Competition, and other interested writers, readers, and literary scholars.

TUESDAY, September 25, The day will begin  at 8:00 a. m. with  continental breakfast and

Advise & Consent, advice session and manuscript critiques in the meeting room of the Hotel Provincial. Literary discussions will take place from 10 a. m. to 1 p. m. at The historic Presbytere and will feature this year's competition judges, authors Ladee Hubbard, Zachary Lazar, Moira Crone, John Biguenet, M. O. Walsh, Rodger Kamenetz, Peter Cooley, and Laura Lane McNeal. They will appear with their winners. Following these sessions, there will be a champagne luncheon in the private Green Room upstairs at Tableau, with toasts to Mr. Faulkner by guests who will be called on at random to recite their favorite Faulkner quote in 30 seconds or less.

 

IFPS Conference 2018 - Immigration: Balancing Compassion, Security, and Jobs

The Institute for Faith and the Public Square is dedicated to explore the intersection of faith and politics. This year's conference will focus on the topic of "Immigration: Balancing Compassion, Security, and Jobs".

When: September 25th, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Where: New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, Leavell Chapel

Register Today

http://www.faith-publicsquare.org/

Wednesdays on the Point Concert Series presents:

* The Iceman Special  

* Funk Monkey f/ Arséne DeLay  

Wednesday September 26 

Every Wednesday thru October 24 

5:30-8:30 pm 

Algiers Point Ferry Landing, Algiers, New Orleans

www.wednesdaysonthepoint.com

Click to read bios of the performers:

https://www.wednesdaysonthepoint.com/about-the-bands

Wednesday, September 26

The Mexican Cultural Institute in collaboration with the New Orleans Hispanic Heritage Foundation cordially invites you to a groundbreaking. Opening Reception and Exhibition

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Hispanic Women Making Art: Creative Empowerment and Identity

 

Hispanic Women Making Art:

Creative Empowerment and Identity

6 Female Artists | 3 Countries

Curated by Marcela  Correa, MFA

Presenting the talent of Verónica Bapé, Belinda Flores-Shinshillas, Ana Hernandez, Josephine Sacabo, Laura Velez & Luba Zygarewicz 

 6:00 to 9:00 pm

Mexican Cultural Institute

901 Convention Center Blvd.
Suite 118 NOLA

(Entrance to the gallery is though Andrew Higgins Street)

September 26-October 7 ALADDIN  Discover a whole new world at ALADDIN, the hit Broadway musical. From the producer of The Lion King comes the timeless story of ALADDIN, a thrilling new production filled with unforgettable beauty, magic, comedy and breathtaking spectacle. Its an extraordinary theatrical event where one lamp and three wishes make the possibilities infinite. See why audiences and critics agree.

Friday, September 28

48th Annual Volunteer Activists Awards Luncheon

St. Elizabeth’s Guild will hold its 48th Annual Volunteer Activists Awards Luncheon at the Hyatt Regency, 601 Loyola Avenue, New Orleans. Doors open at 10:45 am with the Luncheon beginning promptly at 11:30.

The Guild will honor eight community Activists at this year’s luncheon. They are Debbie Albert, Ann Duffy, Ann Heslin, Todd Matherne, Diann M. Sanborn, Carol Short,

Alfred (Ted) Stacey IV and Allison Giffin Talley. Carol M. Porter and Mark C. Suprenant will be honored as Hall of Fame Activists for their continued support of the community. Porter and Suprenant were honored in 1994 as Volunteer Activists.

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 St. Elizabeth’s Guild“Volunteer Activists Awards Luncheon”

Event Info.: This annual luncheon will recognize 10 community activists and two hall of fame activists, and will also feature a fashion show, lunch, silent auction and parade of prizes.
Tickets: $75/Ticket- Location: Hyatt Regency New Orleans, 601 Loyola Ave.
Contact: 301-4321the September 28th St. Elizabeth’s Guild Activists Awards Luncheon.  

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“Belles and Beaus Ball”

Benefits: American Cancer Society
Event Info.: This annual ball will feature cuisine from more than 40 local restaurants, dancing and special guests, an auction, a sapphire and diamond ring raffle and surprises around every corner as Mardi Gras World is transformed into multiple gardens.
Tickets: $150-$5,000/Ticket
Location: Mardi Gras World, 1380 Port of New Orleans Place
Contact: 219-2282

The American Cancer Society (ACS) will host its 18th Annual Belles & Beaus Ball of New Orleans on Friday, Sept. 28th, from 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. at Mardi Gras World. The VIP Patron Party will precede the Ball from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. This year’s garden inspired theme is titled ‘Garden Splendor: A Place Where Hope Can Grow’. The evening includes an elegant dinner with delicious cuisine from 12 Seasons Catering, Southern Hospitality Catering and over 40 New Orleans restaurants. Attendees can enjoy late-night dancing and entertainment, a spectacular silent auction, a high-end raffle, and much more. The event benefits local cancer research and services, including the Patrick F. Taylor Hope Lodge in New Orleans, to help create a world free from the pain and suffering of cancer.

20 individuals who have made significant contributions in the fight against cancer will be honored at the annual event. The evening’s host is Fox 8 anchor, Lee Zurik. This year’s event is Chaired by Shannon McCloskey Able.

Belles

• Dr. Rabia Cattie, Physician - Hematologist Oncologist, EJGH

• Dr. Rupa Jolly, Dentist / Community Activist

• Lisa Picone Love, Sales Manager, St. Charles Avenue Magazine

• McKenzie Lovelace, Founder and CEO, FSC Interactive

• Monica Mullooly, Founder/Director, Ross Mullooly Project

• Jessica Schulman, Community Activist / Owner, Pearl's Place Bridal Boutique

• Dr. Tammuella Singleton, Physician, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Tulane

• Dr. Kathleen Sullivan, Physician, Obstetrician/Gynecologist, Ochsner

• Allison Tiller, Owner, Alliant Advisers LLC

• Delia Young, Nurse Navigator Surgical Oncology, UMC

Beaus

• Glen Boyd, Public Information Officer, Jefferson Parish Sheriff

• Dr. John Gordon, General Surgeon, EJGH

• Michael Hecht, President and CEO, Greater New Orleans, Inc.

• Dr. Brian Moore, ENT Surgical Oncologist/ Director, Ochsner Cancer Institute

• Dr. Jody Morris, System Chair of Gynecology for Ochsner Health System

• Jim Nelson, Sr. Vice President Wealth Management, Hancock Whitney

• Jim Perrier, Owner, Perrier Party Rentals

• Dr. Danny Raines, Chief of Gastroenterology, LSU Healthcare Network

• John Regan, Institutional Sales, Global Hunter Securities

• Dr. Ravi Tandon, Reconstruction Surgeon, Tandon Plastic Surgery & Touro

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“Taste America New Orleans”

Benefits: James Beard Foundation
Event Info.: Four benefit dinners will feature an exciting lineup of local chefs offering ideal entertaining opportunities for executives, clients, media and VIPs.
Tickets: $500/Ticket
Location: Various
Contact: 583-5550

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“LOVE in the Garden"

2018 presented by Whitney Bank”
Benefits: New Orleans Museum of Art
Event Info.: NOMA’s annual fall soirée honors artists while offering a night of cuisine from 50 local restaurants, a cocktail competition, entertainment by The Boogie Men and Otto, a Kendra Scott jewelry pull and a late-night party complete with food trucks.
Tickets: $50-$150/Ticket
Location: Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden, 1 Collins Diboll Circle
Contact: 658-4100, NOMA.org/event/love-garden-2018-presented-whitney-bank

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“Blue Rose Ball”

Benefits: St. Michael Special School
Event Info.: This ball will offer dining and dancing in support of the students attending St. Michael Special School along with live and silent auctions and entertainment by Four Unplugged.
Tickets: $150/Ticket; Patron Levels and Sponsorships available
Location: Hyatt Regency, 601 Loyola Ave.
Contact: 524-7285