Darlings,
I hope this blog will find you nice and warm at home. I feel so blessed that I am living in my beloved New Orleans rather than the cities in the Midwest that are experiencing snow and Arctic climate.
This past week was an exceptional fun week that I enjoyed tremendously at these events:
Krewe of Orpheus Luncheon & Press conference
I was invited to a delicious and informative luncheon for the Krewe of Orpheus at Desi Vega's Steakhouse.
I am so excited to report that "Orpheus Imaginarium" will be the theme of its 26th parade which will rolls on Lundi Gras, March 4 starting at 6 p.m. Celebrities riding in the 2019 parade include famed entertainer and Orpheus co-founder Harry Connick, Jr.
2019 Monarchs are Mario Lopez, the host of "Extra TV" and the syndicated radio show "On With Mario"; country music icon Trace Adkins; and stars of TruTV's Impractical Jokers, Sal Vaulcano, Brian "O" Quinn and James "Murr" Murray. The entertainment will feature performances by Harry Connick Jr., New Power Generation, 610, The Victory Belles, Party Crashers and The Mixed Nuts. New Power Generation, the backing band for Prince through 1990s and 2000s, will perform a "non-stop musical kaleidoscope of the most iconic chart-topping hits from eras of Prince's career.
Tickets for the Orpheuscapade that follows the parade are on sale now for $179 online at www.kreweoforpheus.com and by phone at 504-7200. The black tie event starts at 7 p.m. and lasts until 3 a.m. https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10155765245680870&type=1&l=59fc19e51c
LA Appleseed's 10th Annual Good Apple Gala at the Ace Hotel
Louisiana Appleseed's 10th Annual Good Apple Gala was indeed a celebration. The champagne was flowing and the food and birthday cake was delicious at the Ace Hotel.
The Gala honored the recent pro-bono lawyers and three community members whose efforts to advance social justice have garnered the coveted title of the 2019 Good Apple Honoree: Gayle Benson of the Benson Enterprises, Louisiana State Senator JP Morrell and U.S. Eastern District Judge Jay Zainey. Over 200 prominent members of the legal, financial, and business communities joined the celebration.
NOBA's Celebration of 50 years with Evening of Stars
Gregory Curtis of the Windsor Court with Jenny Hamilton, Director of the New Orleans Ballet Association
Dressed in gold to commemorate the fabulous 50th anniversary of our beloved New Orleans Ballet Association, I adored the spectacular presentation of Evening of Stars at the Mahalia Jackson Theater. It was indeed a stellar celebration of 50 years of “Bringing Dance to Life” in New Orleans.
NOBA kicked off this golden anniversary year with a glittering, star-studded performance! This elegant evening dazzled with a program of classical masterpieces from “Swan Lake,” “Cinderella” and “Paquita” to sleek contemporary and stylish ballroom works performed by some of the world’s preeminent artists, including international guest stars, Adiarys Almeida and Taras Domitro, formerly of National Ballet of Cuba; Jerome and Laura Tisserand, Lindsi Dec, and Karel Cruz of Pacific Northwest Ballet; Yuan Yuan Tan and Tiit Helimets of San Francisco Ballet. NBC “World of Dance” and US champion ballroom stars Denys Drozdyuk and Antonina Skobina electrified the audience with Latin sizzle.
Celebrity guests introduced from the stage were former New York City Ballet Principal Dancer, Wendy Whelan and Desmond Richardson, co-founder of world-renowned Complexions Contemporary Ballet.
I am so sorry that couldn't stay for the delicious and glamorous sit-down dinner on stage presided over by Louisiana First Lady Donna Hutto Edwards. I also missed mixing and mingling with the stars and the fabulous music by Julio and Cesar.
Krewe of Stars-The Stars Shine on Bourbon St. Show Ball 3
The Krewe of Stars, of which I am a proud member, staged its Show Ball 3 at the fabulous Jefferson Performing Arts Center.
The Krewe’s annual ball and tableau that featured 2019 Queen Chris Owens & King Mark Davison was spectacular! The theme was “The Stars Shine on Bourbon Street” and they sure did on Saturday night! Krewe co-Captains Carl Mack on his xylophone and Marshall Harris on vocals entertained the audience with some wonderful songs. Also entertaining on vocals were Becky Allen, Linda Wright, Louis Dudoussat (channeling Louis Prima’s “Just a Gigolo”) and Max Bernardi.
A tribute to Bourbon Street Burlesque was performed by Trixie Minx and Angie Z, and Lana O’Day, Natasha Sinclair and Monique Michaels Alexander offered up an entertaining in-drag tribute to Club My Oh My. Miss Gogi and Bobby Skinner performed a humorous skit about Ruthie the Duck Lady to the tune of “Rubber Duckie.” Musical guests were The Yat Pack and Jim Walpole on piano.
Outgoing 2018 Queen and King Irma Thomas and Al "Carnival Time" Johnson were onstage as well and they graced the audience with a duet on “Carnival Time.”
Vietnamese Tet 2019 Celebration
Dressed in gold and red to bring me luck, I attended a lovely and delicious soiree hosted by my darling friend Thanh Nga Nguyen at the Fairground to celebrate the upcoming Vietnamese New Year Lunar or TET.
The Lunar New Year is a celebration of spring and the upcoming year. The Tet holiday starts on the beginning of a new year based on the Chinese lunar calendar. On the Gregorian calendar, the Lunar New Year falls between the end of January and the middle of February.
Vietnamese New Year 2019 will be on Tuesday, February 5, 2019.
According to Vietnam zodiac, Vietnamese New Year 2019 is a year of the “pig”
Darlings, before I share all the upcoming fun events, I want to make sure that you put in your calendar 🍸13
The annual Literary Round Table Luncheon Saluting New Orleans Authors will take place on Wednesday, February 13 at noon in the ballroom of the Bourbon Orleans Hotel, 717 Orleans Street in the French Quarter.
The featured luncheon speakers will be:
Jason Berry, acclaimed author, writer, journalist and filmmaker, who will be presenting and signing his book, "City of a Million Dreams: A History of New Orleans at Year 300."
Deborah Burst, award-winning freelance writer, photographer and author of her recent book, "Spirits of the Bayou."
Dr. Rosary Hartel O'Neill, author of twenty plays and three books who will be talking about her latest book, "New Orleans Voodoo."
My co-host will be six-time published author and freelance writer, Dean M. Shapiro, who will introduce the speakers.
In celebration of Valentine's Day, attorney Russ Herman, who was named 2007 Lawyer of the Year by Lawyers USA and who recently published his first book of poetry, will be reading two love poems from his poetry book, "The Topography of Life, Love and Travel."
The live entertainment will be by popular pianist Jim Walpole, followed by vocalist MaryFlynn and pianist/entertainer Philip Melancon.
In addition, there will be an informal fashion show of exquisite hats made by Hautes Dames.
The $65, all-inclusive price includes a delicious, 3-course gourmet Luncheon .
Mixed Green Salad
With Candied Pecans, Boursin Cheese Crumbles, Sliced strawberries, Raspberry Vinaigrette Dressing
Entrée
Pan-Seared Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes
With Fresh Asparagus and Remoulade Sauce
Dessert
Red Velvet Cake
*Special Vegetarian or Seafood Allergy options are available and must be requested when confirming your reservation.
Plus 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.
Guests are encouraged to wear Red in honor of Valentine's Day.
This week I am looking forward to joining today the French Quarter Festivals, Inc. for the Countdown to French Quarter Festival Press Conference. French Quarter Festivals, Inc. will announce exciting details about the April 11-14 festival, including lineup and poster artist. I cannot wait!
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Love New Orleans & She'll Love You Back.
Sincerely,
Frank Stansbury
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Tuesday, January 29
"It’s Carnival Time in Louisiana," Carnival artifacts, costumes, jewelry and other items
Discover Mardi Gras through five major themes - History, Masking, Parades, Balls and the Courir du Mardi Gras -at the Louisiana State Museum.
To find out more about the Carnival exhibit, "Mardi Gras: It's Carnival Time in Louisiana," visit the museum at 751 Chartres Street, New Orleans, LA 70116
Tuesday, January 29
The Baroness de Pontalba and the Rise of Jackson Square
The Cabildo - $6
This tricentennial exhibition of Don Andrés Almonester and his daughter, Micaela, the Baroness de Pontalba with portraits, treasures from the …
January 30
Hobnobber at Generation Hall
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You are invited to New Orleans Magazine’s January Hobnobber at Generations Hall! Come mix, mingle, sip and socialize with other local professionals. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and happy hour drink specials. The January soiree takes place at Generations Hall (310 Andrew Higgins Blvd). $5 admission benefits Animal Rescue New Orleans (ARNO). Advanced reservations are required.NOTE: Must be 21 to attend
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Sung Chang2018 New Orleans International Piano Competition Silver Medalist
January 30 at 7:30pm
Sung Chang at Dixon Hall
Dixon Hall, Tulane University at 7:30 p.m.~ Free Admission ~
More Informationhttp://masno.org/event-3202703?mc_cid=3736d41599&mc_eid=24f67fdbd1
About the Artist
Sung Chang was born in Seoul, Korea, and began playing the piano at the age of three. At age five, he gave his debut concert and became the youngest winner of the Nagoya International Piano Competition in Japan, where he also received the Chamber Music and Japan Expo special prizes.
Sung Chang was awarded silver medal at the 12th San Antonio International Piano Competition, as well as two special prizes: ‘Best Performance of a Work by a Classical Composer’ and ‘Best Performance of a Work by a Spanish, Latin American or Impressionistic Composer’
February 1
Starry Night Gala
The 15th annual fundraiser to benefit the Waldorf School of New Orleans. This special evening will be held at the New Orleans Jazz Market and includes a silent and live auction, raffles, live music, dancing, drinks and food.
This year’s event will feature live music by acclaimed musician, composer and Grammy Award Winner Nicholas Payton.
The Patron Party begins at 6pm with welcome cocktails, special entertainment and early access to our auction as well as recognition in the program and signage at the event.
Waldorf School of New Orleans is one of 1,000 schools worldwide - the only one of its kind in Louisiana. WSNO has tremendous potential to impact not only our own students, but to serve as a model for child-centered, arts-based education in New Orleans.
New Orleans Jazz Market,1436 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd, New Orleans, 7:00-10:00 PM-Admission: $55
Email: development@waldorfnola.org
ALGIERS TRICENTENNIAL
Because the Algiers story is often left out of the New Orleans historical narrative, Algiers will celebrate its Tricentennial in 2019. The goal is to tell the story of Algiers - from its beginnings in 1719 to the War of 1812, to the rail and maritime industries in the early 19th century to the varied communities that comprise Algiers today. The celebration is about building pride in Algiers, educating and entertaining people through our culture and creating oral histories that will remain forever.
As we honor our past, we can inspire our future through economic, educational and cultural programs and advocating for appropriate development in communities throughout Algiers.
February 2
Several public events and activities are being planned. Some of the major ones are as follows:
Zulu in Algiers - 2019 King Zulu and Algiers native George Rainey will hold a "flag raising" ceremony and reign over a special day of fun being planned for February 2, 2019, near the ferry terminal in Old Algiers.
February 3
Boycott Bowl
Boycott Bowl became a social media phenomenon.
Boycott Bowl concert could compete with Super Bowl for disgruntled Saints audience
The proposed concert is a protest of THE GAME THAT MUST NOT BE MENTIONED.
The location of the event was announced " We are blocking off Fulton Street from Girod to Lafayette and taking this boycott to the streets!! So far the Boycott Bowl will feature:
So far, Boycott Bowl has announced 10 New Orleans performers, with more names to be announced this week. The lineup includes:
- CHOPPA, leading a “Choppa Style” Dance
Contest - Shamarr Allen & The Underdogs, performing “Do The Sean Payton.”
- Partners N Crime and The Big EZ Band
- The Vettes
- Ricky B
- Flow Tribe
- Khris Royal and Dark Matter
- Michot’s Melody Makers featuring members of The Lost Bayou Ramblers
- Dash Rip Rock
- 5th Ward Weebie
Sunday,February 3
Boycott the Bowl by attending Shear Madness at JPAC
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TRINITY ARTIST SERIES
Tuesday, Jan. 29 @ 6:00 p.m.: Organ & Labyrinth. From Bach to the Beatles and beyond! Since Katrina, a unique and magical distinctively New Orleans musical meditation. All are welcome.
Sunday, February 3 @ 5 pm: A Musical Family featuring Dr. Jean Montes, his wife Sarah, cellos
and sons Jaz Montes, piano/violin and Soley Montes, cello/piano
with Albinas Prizgintas, organ/piano/harpsichord
offering A fusion of Classical Music and... more !
Trinity Episcopal Church,1329 Jackson Avenue, New Orleans,504 670 2520
