Tuesday, August 13, 2019

A Toast to New Orleans August 13-21: Gold Medal Chefs Gala & Hospitality Awards / Heavenly Host of Stars Gala & more ...

Darlings, I hope you enjoyed the always fun Red Dress Run and Dirty Linen Night.

Unfortunately, I had to miss both because I was committed to going with my talented darling friends, Connie Born andSula Tedesco, to the International Red Hat Society Convention at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel and convention in Nashville. I had a ball and returned tired from attending a myriad of fun events but full of admiration for the 1,100 members ranging from 50 to 95 years old who attended from all over the world. I learned that, as years go by, I am not getting older but BOLDER.



On our way to Nashville, Connie and I stopped to see our beloved longtime friend, Marda Burton at her home in Laurel, Mississippi. She looked great and was thrilled to see me and Connie! 




For some reason or another I just can not get into face book to do my photo link so I will do it in the next one. 
  If you have not done so, please make your reservation now to the upcoming Round Table Luncheon Saluting the 2019-20 Cultural Season.
Please put in your calendar about the upcoming 🍸
Round Table Luncheon Saluting the 2019-20 Cultural Season on Wednesday, September 11 at noon at the Bourbon Orleans. 

On Wednesday, September 11, the annual Round Table Luncheon Saluting  the 2019-20 Cultural Season at noon at  the Bourbon Orleans Hotel  will be co- hosted by social editor Margarita Bergen and Lisa D. Alexis, Director  of Mayor's Office of Cultural Economy .

Among the speakers who have been invited are 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, , James William Boyd, CEO of the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra;  Susan Taylor, Exec. Director of the  New Orleans  Museum of Art, Director and CEO of the Contemporary Arts Center,  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; Daniel Hammer , Executive Director of The Historic NewOrleans 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, and  Clem Goldberg of the National WWII Museum. 
Live entertainment will be by  talented bass-baritone Ivan Griffin. Also featured will be Givonna Joseph and Aria Mason, co-founders of OperaCréole with pianist Ashalen Sims.
Pianist Jim Walpole 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.

 The $65- 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.

The Round Table Luncheon is celebrating its 14th 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 thearts, cultural activities and philanthropic initiatives that set our community apart and enhance our quality of life.



This week is going to bring out many fun events that I am looking to attend.

One of them is the Celebration of Life in honor of my darling friend, Bill Oliver, on Tuesday, August 13 at the Audubon Tea Room.
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COOLINARY
All Month Long!
Each year, many of New Orleans' top eateries partake in this annual restaurant tradition, whereby they offer incredible 2-3 course lunches for $20 and 3-course dinners for $35 or less.  For a list of participating restaurants, visit https://www.neworleans.com/coolinary/


August 14
Music of the City Piano Performance
@THNOC
 
Pianist Peter Collins will perform works by contemporary local composers, including Ellis Marsalis, Roger Dickerson, Jay Weigel, Steven Danker, and others. This free performance is presented in conjunction with The Historic New Orleans Collection's current exhibition "Art of the City: Postmodern to Post-Katrina," presented by The Helis Foundation


.ON Wednesday, August 14,  I am looking forward to attending  the SOLD-OUT  8th annual Gold Medal Chefs Gala & Hospitality Awards at the Convention Center as it celebrates  Louisiana's hospitality industry and recognize those in our community who make a significant impact on the  industry 
Darlings, congratulations to the honorees

 Honorees of the 2019 Hospy Awards President’s Outstanding Volunteer Award Reed Ingram, Bev Inc. Drago Cvitanovich Award for Philanthropy by an Entrepreneur Al Copeland Jr., Al Copeland Investments Bryan Klotz Award for Philanthropy by a Supplier Cliff Hall, New Orleans Fish House Archie Casbarian Humanitarian Award Gary Solomon Sr., Crescent Bank & Trust Jamie Shannon Outstanding Chef Award Michelle McRaney, Mr. B’s Bistro Hotel Champion of Hospitality Chef Jeff Mattia, Royal Sonesta New Orleans Outstanding Philanthropy by a Hotel Award Windsor Court Hotel
Wednesday, August 14, 2019
The Great Hall, Morial Convention Center, New Orleans
6:00pm cocktails
7:00pm seated dinner & awards
2019 Co-Chairs: Greg Reggio and Steve Trotter.


Featuring Louisiana’s own . . .

Chef Vlad Ahmadyarov – Windsor Court Hotel
Chef Jeremy Fogg – Emeril’s
Chef Bret Macris – Cochon
Chef Danny Millan – Azul
Chef Susan Spicer – Bayona/Mondo/Rosedale



City Park Twilight Concert Series presents
Thursdays at Twilight featuring 
Tim Laughlin
One of the brightest of the New Orleans-based clarinetists to emerge during the 1990s, Tim Laughlin has made a strong impression on the traditional jazz scene timlaughlin.com

Thursday, August 15
6-8 pm $10
Pavilion of Two Sisters in City Park's Botanical Garden
Free parking across the street from the Botanical Garden

Thursday, August 15
Ogden After Hours presents firebrand singer-songwriter and pianist
Judith Owen

6- 8 pm 
Ogden Museum of Southern Art 
925 Camp St, CBD New Orleans
https://ogdenmuseum.org/events/category/ogden-after-hours

Thursday, August 15
Chantz R. Powell,
New Orleans Jazz Museum in the Old U.S. Mint

Chantz R, Powell, 31 years old from New Orleans, is an international recording artist and powerhouse entertainer, singer, trumpeter, dancer, composer, and actor. Chantz will be performing with his band a wide range of Jazz music for this performance.
2-3 pm
400 Esplanade Avenue, 3rd Floor, French Quarter New Orleans
Free and open to the Public

Saturday, August 17

Pussyfooter Pub Prance Parade 










Join us as we wind through 3 of our favorite bars on Bourbon Street where you can enjoy 3 for 1 drinks and Pussyfooter dance performances as we paint the French Quarter pink and orange!
12– 4 pm * RAIN OR SHINE *

The Beach On Bourbon 
227 Bourbon St, French Quarter, New Orleans
COSTUMES ENCOURAGED!
Strut your sassy stuff in our costume contest. FREE Mechanical Bull rides for all costumed participants at Bourbon Cowboy! Buy your tickets early - the first 100 attendees will receive special Pussyfooter swag!
Noon
1:30 pm Bourbon Cowboy (241 Bourbon Street)
2:30 pm The Swamp (516 Bourbon Street)
$10 advance sale (eventbrite link), $15 at the door (cash only)
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Saturday, August 17

NOLA International Foodie Fest

A festival of International favors from local food trucks, restaurants & pop up chefs! Taste the world in one place at one time while enjoying live entertainment, specialty 
drinks and browsing the product vendors.

$5 presale / $10 at the gate the day of event. 
12 noon–9 pm 
Deja Vieux Food Park 
1681 Religious Street, Lower Garden District, New OrleansA festival of International favors from local food trucks, restaurants & pop up chefs! Taste the world in one place 
at one time while enjoying live entertainment, specialty drinks and browsing the product vendors. 
$5 presale / $10 at the gate the day of event.

Saturday, August 17
Artist’s Choice Film Series
"Manon Bellet selects "La Jetée"
(1962 | Rated R | 2 hours, 8 minutes)
2–4 pm 
New Orleans Museum of Art 
1 Collins Diboll Circle, City Park New Orleans
Regular admission prices apply - NOMA members are Free

August 16- 25
Jefferson Performing Arts Society Presents 100 Years of Women in Blues

Teatro Wego · Westwego, Louisiana







JPAS + Jonathan Mares Productions present "100 Years of Women in Blues"

At one time or another we have all felt the blues, and artists like Bonnie Raitt, Janis Joplin, Irma Thomas, Ma Rainey, Billie Holiday, Etta James, Aretha Franklin and Big Mama Thornton among others, have expressed in their songs our feelings and our sins. This show, by Big Easy Entertainment Award Winner Dorian Rush, travels from 1919 to 2019 and it’s a journey of life, love, heartache and loss. Who could do this better than the Women of the Blues?

Dorian Rush is no stranger to the audiences in New Orleans. Having won three Big Easy Entertainment Awards, she has created some of the most memorable music events in our city: “True Blue Bayou – A Tribute to Linda Ronstadt,” “The Queens of King – A Tribute to Carole King,” and “Livin’ Janis – A Tribute to Janis Joplin,” just to name a few. She was also a main component of every Running With Scissors production. She was in the in-house lyricist and collaborated on every show, ranging from Hell’s Belles to Grenadine McGunkle’s Double-Wide Christmas.

Saturday, August 17
La Noche Caliente with Muevelo 
featuring Margie Perez & Brent Rose
playing their 3rd Saturday of the month gig
10 pm -Free dance class with Mambo Orleans at 9 pm
Three Keys in the Ace Hotel 
600 Carondelet Street, CBD, New Orleans
Saturday, August 17
Elvis Presley's Celebration of Life at Andrea's
7-11 pm
On Saturday August 17 Andrea's Capri Blu Bar celebrates Elvis Presley's Celebration of Life with LIVE MUSIC with Costume Contest, Singing Contest, Prizes, Cocktails and Many Many More!!!

Andrea's Restaurant and Capri Blu Bar, 3100 19th St., Metairie

August 18-25
Sunday Swing at BB'S STAGE DOOR CANTEEN

August 18 – Jayna Morgan and the Sazerac Sunrise Jazz Band

Now in its 14th season, Sunday Swing is a popular summer program featuring local swing bands and dance instructors.
Dance lessons, 1:30–2:30 p.m.
Live music, 2:30–4:30 p.m.
Tickets sold at the door. Cost: $10 per person, free for Museum Members.
For more information, call 504-528-1944 x 287

Sunday, August 18
Trinity Artist Series presents Gospel & Jazz
Jo "Cool" Davis Annual Katrina Memorial Concert  
with Cordell Chambliss & The Gospel All Stars 
Guests Artists The Zion Harmonizers, David Batiste & more 
5 pm 
Trinity Episcopal Church
1329 Jackson Avenue, New Orleans
Police security provided
Handicap access and elevator available
Free and Open to the Public 
Sunday, August 18, 2019, 7:00 PM
Heavenly Host of Stars Gala 
On August 18, 2019, the Grammy - nominated and legendary Hall of Fame group, The Whispers, will take stage at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans in a benefit performance for the Sisters of the Holy Family. The  Heavenly Host of Stars Gala  is a major fundraising event to help sustain the long - standing ministries of the Sisters of the Holy Family as well as retirement needs of elderly Sisters. The patron party begins at 5:30 PM and the gala starts at 7:00 PM.Please offer your support by purchasing tickets or becoming a sponsor for this event! For more information call 504 - 241 - 3088 orhttp://www.sistersoftheholyfamily.com/Gala-Info.html .

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