Darling friends, I hope you enjoyed the week and the Memorial Day Weekend as much as I did.
I loved watching the National Memorial Day Concert on WYES TV paying respect to and remembering our fallen heroes who served in the armed forces.
The highlight of this past week was co-hosting, along with Diane Lyons, the annual Round Table Luncheon Saluting Festigals, but if course you knew that!
Album Round Table Luncheon Saluting 2019 FestiGals (23 photos)
Once again, I heard "one of the best" after the Round Table Luncheon Saluting the 2019 FestiGals. I am blessed and grateful to the speakers, the entertainers, the delicious luncheon and of course the flowing champagne made the luncheon to be a very memorable one.
I love my co-chair Diane Lyons who introduced the 2019 Grand Diva of FestiGals , talented and beautiful Amanda Shaw. I was the first Grand Diva and I am called now " A Has Been Grand Diva"!
The featured speakers were : Dr. Megan Holt, Executive Director, One Book One New Orleans & CEO of Words & Music: A Literary Feast in New Orleans, who spoke about the upcoming Juleps in June on June 28.
The featured speakers were : Dr. Megan Holt, Executive Director, One Book One New Orleans & CEO of Words & Music: A Literary Feast in New Orleans, who spoke about the upcoming Juleps in June on June 28.
Aislinn Hinyup,Vice President, Communications at WYES New Orleans who spoke about how WYES & PBS fans across southeast Louisiana & the Mississippi Gulf Coast will compete to raise funds for WYES through social media.
Barbara Workman,Chair of Steering Committee of Summer Lyrics at Tulane who spoke about upcoming season.
Michael Mitchell who spoke about the upcoming Broadway Across America Series at the Saenger Theater.
Sandra Herman who spoke about the upcoming American Heart Association 's Heat Ball on Saturday, June 15 at the Hyatt.
Michael Mitchell who spoke about the upcoming Broadway Across America Series at the Saenger Theater.
Sandra Herman who spoke about the upcoming American Heart Association 's Heat Ball on Saturday, June 15 at the Hyatt.
Frank Stansbury of the French American Chamber of Commerce spoke about the upcoming La Fête du Vin d’Été, Celebrating White Wines from France (June 22). The event is in its 20th year. He will also spoke about the upcoming American-Italian Cultural Center's presentation of Opera at the Piazza on June 21. Soprano Kathleen Halm Simmons will be one of the performers.
Live entertainment was by Dr. Maxim Samarov, cellist and Director of the New Orleans Chamber Orchestra, talented soprano Kathleen Halm Simmons accompanied by Anne Copeland Summich.
Pianist Jim Walpole and Carl Mack provided additional entertainment. The next RTL will be on July 17 Saluting 2019 Tales of the Cocktail!
https://www.facebook.com/pam.hutchinson.56/videos/2387610484593375/
https://www.facebook.com/pam.hutchinson.56/videos/2387610484593375/
Album Troi Bechet's Flowers for Halie (11 photos)
Now Extended Through June 2! Written By & Starring Troi Bechet- Directed by Richon May - Music Direction by Za'hra Dabon.
“Flowers for Halie” is a winner and should not be missed. Brava to the all-female cast that includes talented Troi Bechet, who wrote the play and who plays gospel singer Mahalia Jackson. She is joined on stage by Kathleen Moore and backup singers Arrie'L Dabon and KaShuba Jones- Lee. New Orleans’ own Troi Bechet brings a legend to life in this new celebration of the Queen of Gospel. From her early days in a shotgun shack in New Orleans to her international success as a singer and civil rights leader, Mahalia Jackson journeyed in faith and courage.
Album 2019 American Spirit Awards (64 photos)
I count my blessings for being able to attend and cover the fabulous American Spirit Awards Luncheon and Leadership Forum and later the exciting, elegant and delicious American Spirit Awards Gala.
The American Spirit Awards is a gala celebrating individuals and organizations whose work reflects the values and spirit of those who served our country during the World War II years. 2019 Spirit Award recipients were former Vice President Richard Cheney and former Senator Joseph I. Lieberman, and 2019 American Spirit Medallion Recipients were are The Honorable Everett Alvarez Jr., Gayle Benson, Peggy Noonan and Gerhard L. Weinberg Ph.D. I always enjoy photographing my darling friends and meeting new ones. It was indeed, one of the most memorable nights of my life.
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Congratulations:
Congratulations to my darling longtime friend David Villarrubia, owner of Degas House since it was selected to be distinguished as a French Landmark-Only the second house in U.S. to receive this designation.
The French Ministry of Culture recently announced that it has included the Degas House in the Maisons des Illustres network of houses of the famous in various parts of the world.
According to Vincent Sciama, Consul General of France in Louisiana, "I am very excited that the Degas House has been awarded this prestigious French designation. It recognizes the unique work accomplished by Degas House founder, David Villarrubia, and the impact the Degas House has made on the New Orleans cultural scene since the house was established in 1996."
Villarrubia, who was awarded the Chevalier in the French National Order of Arts and Letters by the Ministry of Culture in 2009, responded, "This honor is a tribute to all those who work tirelessly to raise awareness of-and keep alive- the French influence on New Orleans, especially the art of Edgar Degas."
Congratulations to my neighbor Peter and Paul Hotel selected as one the 10 new hotels in USA
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Love New Orleans & She'll Love You Back.
Sincerely,
Frank Stansbury
Lafete News
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May 28 - June 1, 2019
Birdfoot Festival
A festival that would make Gottschalk proud. Also known as the New Orleans International Chamber Music Festival, Birdfoot promises a "fresh approach" and "youthful, rule-bending style" to live chamber music.
Click for schedule:
https://birdfootfestival.org/concerts-events/2019-festival/
https://birdfootfestival.org/concerts-events/2019-festival/
May 28- June 2
COME FROM AWAY at the Saenger which is part of our 2018-2019 Hancock Whitney Broadway in New Orleans season.
The true story of the small town that welcomed the world. Broadway’s COME FROM AWAY has won Best Musical all across North America! The New York Times Critics’ Pick takes you into the heart of the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them. Cultures clashed and nerves ran night, but uneasiness turned into trust, music soared into the night, and gratitude grew into enduring friendships.
On 9/11, the world stopped. On 9/12, their stories moved us all.
Tue. May 28, 2019 : 7:30 PM
Wed. May 29, 2019 : 7:30 PM
Thu. May 30, 2019 : 7:30 PM
Fri. May 31, 2019 : 8 PM
Sat. June 1, 2019 : 2 PM
Sat. June 1, 2019 : 8 PM
Sun. June 2, 2019 : 1 PM
Sun. June 2, 2019 : 6:30 PM
Wed. May 29, 2019 : 7:30 PM
Thu. May 30, 2019 : 7:30 PM
Fri. May 31, 2019 : 8 PM
Sat. June 1, 2019 : 2 PM
Sat. June 1, 2019 : 8 PM
Sun. June 2, 2019 : 1 PM
Sun. June 2, 2019 : 6:30 PM
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Biz Night at Ruby Slipper
$5
Tickets
Event Information
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Looking to promote your business and network with local professionals around New Orleans? Register today for Biz New Orleans' Biz Night on May 30! Join the Biz New Orleans team and Ruby Slipper Cafe (2700 Metairie Road) to swap business cards while enjoying complimentary hors d'oeuvres, a cash bar and door prizes! Admission to attend is $5 with ticket sales benefiting Angels' Place.
Reservations and payment are required in advance and space is limited. Must be 21 to attend. Thu, May 30, 2019- 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM CDT,Ruby Slipper Cafe,2700 Metairie Road,Metairie, LA 70001
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May 31 - June 9
Fri./Sat. at 7:30pm and Sun. at 2:00pm
Westwego Performing Arts Theatre
177 Sala Avenue | Westwego, LA 70094
Tickets for How to Kill a Diva may be purchased online at www.jpas.org
by calling the box office at 504-885-2000, or at our Administrative/Box Office: 1118 Clearview Parkway, Metairie, LA 70001.
Seating is Reserved
Regular Ticket Price is $35
Discounts for Seniors, Military, Students (w/ id)
($2.00 ticketing fee per ticket is added)
Tickets are available at the Venue Box Office one (1) hour prior to the performance time.
Spying on the South - An Evening with Tony Horwitz
by Octavia Books
$30
Please join us for a very special evening with Tony Horwitz presenting and signing his new book, SPYING ON THE SOUTH: An Odyssey Across the American Divide.
The best-selling author of Confederates in the Attic returns to the South and the Civil War era for an epic adventure on the trail of America's greatest landscape architect.
Each ticket may be exchanged at the event for one copy of SPYING ON THE SOUTH. You will have an opportunity to meet Tony Horwitz and have him sign your book(s) following his presentation. Please purchase your ticket now as space is limited!
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Saturday, June 1 & Sunday, June 2
“The Pirates of Penzance”
Summer Lyric Theatre at Tulane University kicks off its 52nd Season with a “semi-staged” production of one of Gilbert & Sullivan’s most famous operettas, “The Pirates of Penzance.” The singers will be in costume without a set singing the entire two-act work on Saturday evening at 8:00 and Sunday afternoon at 2:00 in Tulane’s Dixon Hall.
The 36-member cast will feature local favorites Sean Patterson, John Michael Haas and Elizabeth Argus in the lead roles, supported by Summer Lyric first-timers Olivia Yokers and Andre Chiang. Michael McKelvey and Jaune Buisson co-direct and an 18-piece orchestra will be conducted by C. Leonard Raybon.
This production is being staged as a test balloon for Summer Lyric to gauge interest in performing more Gilbert & Sullivan productions and other operettas which haven’t been seen locally in many years – or ever. So I encourage all my readers to come out to Dixon Hall this weekend and show your support. This is important!
TICKETS: $20-$35
INFO: (504) 865-5269. www.summerlyric.tulane.edu
Read more about it in this Thursday’s New Orleans Advocate, posted online today.
Symphony Book Fair
Friday, May 31-Sunday, June 2
The 66th annual Symphony Book Fair is being held at the UNO Lakefront Arena this weekend with thousands of books, CDs, vinyl records, sheet music, artwork and many other items and collectibles going on sale to the public.
The book fair is a benefit with all proceeds going to the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra which stages 60 or more concerts a year throughout New Orleans and surrounding areas. Prices at the fair can go as low as 75 cents a book and rarely higher than $12, which is way below what you would pay for them if you ordered online. Average price is about $3.
Doors open on Friday at 9:00 a.m. with a $15 charge in effect until 3:00 p.m., after which it is free until closing at 8:00 p.m. On Friday and Saturday it is 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and free on both days. UNO Lakefront Arena is located at 6801 Franklin Avenue, New Orleans.
Cash, checks, VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted on sales. For more information visit www.lpovolunteers.org or read about it in this Thursday’s New Orleans Advocate.
Saturday, June 1 & Sunday, June 2
OYSTER FESTIVAL 2019
helps raise funds for Coastal Restoration
10:30 AM to 8 PM
Woldenberg Park, 1 Canal St, French Quarter New Orleans
Located next to the Entergy Giant Screen Theater/Aquarium
Free admission
Music Line-UP
OffBEAT
June 2
National Kidney Foundation of Louisiana's 50th Anniversary Gala
“Party Like It’s 1969”
“Party Like It’s 1969”
The National Kidney Foundation of Louisiana is celebrating its 50th anniversary and invites you to “Party like it’s 1969” with games, music, food and throwback cocktails. 11:00 am - 2:00 pm-Tickets: $100 each at Hyatt Regency: 601 Loyola Ave.
Contact: 861-4500
Contact: 861-4500
TRINITY ARTIST SERIES trinityartistseries.comPlease Note: TWO Concerts on June 2nd@ 3 pm and @ 5 pm:1) Sunday, June 2 @ 3pm: Mobile's Singing Children, from Alabama.The premier youth chorus on the northern Gulf Coast in their 42 yearhistory! The 30 members tour choir will sing a variety of musicincluding spirituals and much more. They will be conducted bySusan Hoitt, with accompanist Ellen Jones Ellen Jones along withpercussion and flute.2) Sunday, June 2 @ 5 pm: Tara Melvin, soprano, Tyrone Haynes, baritone,and Malikha Mayes, soprano performing a Classical Operatic recitalfeaturing Art Songs, Music and Poetry of African descent.
Monday, June 3
June 6
"GRAND ILLUSIONS: THE HISTORY AND ARTISTRY OF GAY CARNIVAL" ON VIEW AT THE LOUISIANA STATE MUSEUM’S PRESBYTÈRE-THURSDAY, JUNE 6, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
And last but not least, congratulations and well-wishes to WDSU-Channel 6 Meteorologist Margaret Orr on being officially announced as Queen of the Krewe of Stars for 2020. She will reign over the krewe's fourth annual ball in January, along with a King soon to be announced.
This will be Margaret's first time reigning as Carnival Royalty and she was so excited when she received the invitation from Krewe of Stars co-captains Carl Mack and Marshall Harris. Read more about it here: https://bit.ly/2WiL3hS
June 6
Two of New Orleans most talented and unstoppable performers have teamed up as a dynamic duo to present Marquee - an ode to the trail blazers of the New Orleans cabaret. Brought to you by Vinsantos, LadyBEAST, and Le Petit Theatre - this heartwarming show gives a window into the history of New Orleans cabaret from the 1890s through the 1950s. A dynamic cast of characters from drag, burlesque, vaudeville and circus pay homage to the colorful history of this well known, but less understood cultural staple of American theatre.
This playful performance lends tribute to the pioneers of New Orleans cabaret such as Nita and Zita, Barbette, and Josephine Baker. Ensemble acts of bawdy burlesque, death defying circus, vaudeville dance comedy, live music and more are tactfully performed by modern stars of the New Orleans cabaret scene including Franky Canga, TitiBaby, Sweet Tooth Simone, Cherry Bombshell, Madame Mystere, Vinsantos and LadyBEAST. Original music by Vinsantos and choreography by LadyBEAST.
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Friday, June 7, 2019
June Under the Moon: Celebrate the Dog Days of Summer in City Park
June Under the Moon, celebrating warm nights and cold beer, will include unlimited rides in the amusement park, give-a-ways, light dinner fare, Tito's Vodka snowballs, plus open beer bars!
NEW THIS YEAR: 101 dogs will be admitted too! Your dog will be able to ride the train with you (but none of the other rides). Only 101 friendly leashed dogs will be allowed. The Louisiana SPCA will be on hand with a photo-booth for you and your dog. They'll be collecting Pup-Peroni dog snacks and Kong Extreme chew toys. Please consider bringing one of these donations for the Louisiana SPCA. They'll also have adoptable dogs at the event for a doggie meet and greet.
The beer, a hot dog and serving of jambalaya, and a vodka snowball is included in the ticket price. Parker’s Pizza will be open for additional food: pizza, snacks, soft drinks, wine, etc. and can be purchased throughout the event. 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm at Carousel Gardens Amusement Park: Enter at 7 Victory Avenue - $30/person and $10/
