A Toast to New Orleans September 4-12: WWOZ Groove Gala/ Chef Taste Challenge/ Downriver Festival / YLC Role model Gala/ Restaurant Week and info Round Table Luncheon
Darlings,
I am praying for our safety from "Gordon" as it passes by!
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I am very happy to say "Goodbye August and Welcome September."
I hope you had a wonderful Labor Day and Southern Decadence Weekend. Every year I look forward to seeing the colorful Southern Decadence Parade and this year was no exception.
Photo of the Grand Marshals by Frank Stansbury 2018 Grand Marshals of Southern Decadence Parade Adikus Sulpizi, Frank Perez and the center Monica Synclair Kennedy!
2018 Southern Decadence Parade
Threatening rain did not stop thousands of revelers, as well as Chiquita Bergen and I, from enjoying watching the annual colorful Southern Decadence Parade through the French Quarter. The theme for 2018 was "House of Bourbon - Unleash Your Beast", and the official colors were Royal Blue and Canary Yellow.
The Sunday afternoon parade was the traditional Southern Decadence Grand Marshal Parade. The Marshals for 2018 were XLIV Frank Perez and Adikus Sulpizi.https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10155470792055870&type=1&l=f715ba42f4
Prior to the Parade, I enjoyed so much going to Broussard's:
2018 Queen of Drag Brunch
OMG! - What a fun way to start 2018 Southern Decadence Weekend but to attend the awesome Queen Drag Luncheon at Broussard's. The food was delicious and the bottomless sparkling wine along with my darling friends made it to be a very memorable afternoon. Thank you my darling longtime friend, pianist Jim Walpole for treating Michael Langford and I to such decadent luncheon. https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10155467619525870&type=1&l=3d6cf53bc2
I actually started last week by attending:
Spanish Dinner of the Todd Price Taste Club
The Spanish Dinner hosted by TODD PRICE TASTE CLUB, with Susan Spicer, James Beard Award-winning chef at Bayona, was just like I expected it to be: delicious and a lot of fun. I loved the flamenco dancers, as well as seeing all the longtime friends and meeting new ones. I am still salivating over the incredible creative menu that made Chef Susan Spicer what she is a Winner. Aplausos! https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10155461409435870&type=1&l=2e58123507
Cultural Collision 10
Culture Collision 10 at the Contemporary Arts Center New Orleans, as in the past, was informative, entertaining and a lot of fun networking. Culture Collision is an organization dedicated to fostering all of the nonprofit performing and visual arts organizations in the New Orleans metro area.https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10155462617255870&type=1&l=7c3a951970
“We Love You, New Orleans”
1- Steve Maklansky , Director of Louisiana State Museum with artist Andrea Mistretta, 2- Curator Wayne Phillips with Queen Delia Lane Hardile, Queen of Carnival in 1968. That is her exquisite gown and necklace. behind them
Darlings, if you love New Orleans like I do, you cannot miss the ‘LOVE’-LY EXHIBITION CELEBRATING NEW ORLEANS TRICENTENNIAL, OPENING AUG. 31 at THE CABILDO. I attended the free preview of the exhibition which was open to the public and will continue through December 2019.
As part of New Orleans’ Tricentennial activities, the Cabildo is opening a brand new exhibit, “We Love You, New Orleans.”
Celebrating the people, places and things that make New Orleans one of the nation’s most unique cities to visitors and residents alike, the exhibition plays as a love letter to the city from the Louisiana State Museum. I was delighted to see that my darling friend, talented artist Andrea Mistretta, original artwork for the 2018 Mardi Gras poster was included in the exhibition. She came in from New Jersey for the exhibition. https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10155464640945870&type=1&l=d2cab22dae
Cancer crusaders MisChief Ms Sensational Survivor 2018 has made her debut in a very special visit to meet the very lovely and gracious Angela Hill today. A very special thank you to Margarita Bergen for joining me.
Ms. Sensational Survivor is fashioned from soft embossed Italian Lambskin, accented in pink, red and blue silk florals. She is just delightful.
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PLEASE PUT ON YOUR CALENDAR
Darlings, we are almost sold out - so make sure you make this week your reservation for the Round Table Luncheon Saluting the 2018-19 Cultural Season
On Wednesday, September 12, the annual Round Table Luncheon Saluting the 2018-19 Cultural Season at noon at the Bourbon Orleans Hotel will be co-hosted by social editor Margarita Bergen and Dr. Brice Miller, Director of Mayor's Office of Cultural Economy .
Among the speakers who have been invited are Hon. Carlos Ponce , Hon. Vincent Sciama, Consul of France, Jenny Hamilton, Director of the New Orleans Ballet Association; Maestro Robert Lyall, Conductor and General Director of New Orleans Opera; Maestro Dennis Assaf, Director of the Jefferson Performing Arts Society, represented by Valerie Hart , Director of Development for Jefferson Performing Arts Society, Maestro Carlos Miguel Prieto, Conductor of the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra; Susan Taylor, Exec. Director of the New Orleans Museum of Art, Neil A. Barclay, Director and CEO of the Contemporary Arts Center, represented by Laura Tennyson, Associate Director of External Affairs, Maxwell Williams, Artist Director of Le Petit Theatre; William Pittman Andrews, Executive Director of the Ogden Museum of Southern Art; Dave Hurlbert, Executive Director of the Marigny Opera House; Aimee Hayes, Producing Director of Southern Repertory Theatre; Priscilla Lawrence , Executive Director of The Historic New Orleans Collection; Greg Lambousy,Director of New Orleans Jazz Museum ; Gary Rucker and Kelly Fouchi, Co-directors of Rivertown Theater, Dr. Maxim Samarov, Director of NO Chamber Orchestra, Nick Stillman , Exec. Director of Prospect 4, Heidi Schmalbach,Exec. Director of Art Council, Clem Goldberg of the National WWII Museum, Steve Maklansky, Director of the Louisiana State Museum and Dr. Jean Montes, Director of Orchestra Studies at Loyola University .
Live entertainment will be by talented Soprano Kathleen Halm Simmons, accompanied on the piano by Timothy Todd Simmons, Executive Director of the New Orleans Opera Association.
Pianist Jim Walpole, Maryflynn and drummer Carl Mack will perform before and after the Round Table Luncheon.
Doors open at 11:30 a.m. for socializing and seating and the luncheon and speakers start at 12 noon.
Menu:
Summer Harvest Salad
Braised Short Ribs with Chef’s Choice of Starch and Vegetable
Dessert:Praline and Cream Cheese Cake
The Round Table Luncheon is celebrating its 13th year. Since it started on August 2005, the monthly Round Table has been attracting a distinguished guest list of influential movers and shakers. Modeled after Dorothy Parker’s famed gatherings at the old Algonquin Hotel in New York, Each luncheon focuses on a current topic of interest locally within the arts, cultural activities and philanthropic initiatives that set our community apart and enhance our quality of life.
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.
Darlings, I hope you will enjoy the digital copy of the September issue of New Orleans Living magazine:
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New Orleans Living September 2018
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Love New Orleans & She'll Love You Back.
Sincerely,
Frank Stansbury
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This week is going exciting as well since I am looking forward to attending a few fun-loving events:
Thursday, September 6
Inaugural WWOZ Groovy Gala (SOLD-OUT)
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Groove Gala art by Isabelle Jacopin
On September 6, award-winning radio station WWOZ will hold its inaugural Groove Gala. The event will be a celebration of Louisiana music—complete with traditional and contemporary jazz, blues and gospel , The indoor festival includes performances from some of New Orleans’ most famous musicians: Irma Thomas, Dr. Michael White, Amanda Shaw, Tremé Brass Band, Doreen Ketchens, Gregory Agid Trio, Joe Krown and Michael O’Hara. There will also be food and drinks provided by Dickie Brennan’s restaurant. The dress code is “fest attire.”
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Friday, September 7
Chefs Taste Challenge
Culinary Clash: Battle of the Gulf. Join them for the 4th annual Chefs Taste Challenge, featuring four New Orleans chefs versus four Gulf Coast chefs facing off to create the winning dish utilizing farm-fresh items. You be the judge! Sponsored beer by Lazy Magnolia and sponsored wine by Bonterra. Register today using the code CHAMBER18 for a 20% discount on tickets! 6 p.m. Great Hall, New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, 900 Convention Center Blvd.
Friday, September 7th
8th Annual Gleason Gras + Saints Pep Rally
Presented by Dave & Buster's Benefitting the Gleason Initiative Foundation 5:00 - 10:30PM Champions Square - New Orleans
Live music by Marc Broussard, Flow Tribe, DJ Jubilee and Paul Varisco and the Milestones
General Admission:
Free (Suggested Donation $10) VIP Tickets: $250 Adults & $50 Youth - 15 & under
For more info:
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Saturday, September 8
Downriver Festival 2018: Gumbo & Daiquiris
The sixth Annual Downriver Festival on Saturday, September 8th, 2018 celebrates the environmental, cultural, and economic impact of the Mississippi River and the land it built through live music, cooking demonstrations, presentations, panels, and walking tours that explore this year’s theme “Gumbo & Daiquiris”
Music Schedule:
10:30 am - Second Line from Jackson Square: Kinfolk Brass Band
arrive at Jazz Museum at 11:00 am and play until 11:30 am
11:30 am - 12:45 pm Arrowhead Brass Band
1:00 pm -2:15 pm - Bluezy Pink Magnolias
2:30 pm - 4:00 pm Sunpie & the Sunspots
4:15 pm - 5:30 pm Treme Lafitte Brass Band
5:45 pm -7:45 pm Javier Olando & AsheSon
Learn more on DownriverFest.org
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Saturday, September 8
2018 YLC Role Model Award Gala at the Orpheum Theater
Annually since 1986, YLC has selected a class of outstanding New Orleanians who serve as Role Models by actively contributing to the betterment of the Greater New Orleans region. These individuals are an inspiration to YLC’s young professional members and to the community at large.
Composed of 15 business, community, and civic leaders, the 2018 class will be honored at the 32nd Annual YLC Role Model Awards Gala on Saturday, September 8, at 6 p.m., at the Orpheum Theater, located at 129 Roosevelt Way. The annual YLC Role Model Awards Gala is a black-tie event and will spotlight the accomplishments of the members of the 2018 Role Model class followed by dinner, dancing, and live entertainment.
We are excited to announce YLC’s 2018 Role Model Class! Follow the links below to learn more.
Monday, September 10
Opening Reception SYNERGY of
SYNERGY - Honduran Artist Nora Buchanan
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
New Orleans, LA 70130
Mexican Cultural Institute
901 Convention Center Blvd., Suite 118New Orleans, LA 70130
Event Description:
Nora Buchanan presents a collection of paintings and a photographic registry and videos, which connect youth to art. Ms. Buchanan is an accomplished Honduran artist that constantly experiments with form and spontaneity, utilizing a variety of materials including nail polish.
She thrives in connecting poetry, empowering women and children. The strong historical ties between New Orleans and Honduras, made it a mandatory stop during her tour of Synergy.
Monday, September 10 - Sunday, September 16
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