Darlings,
Congratulations to our beloved Saints that once again proved they are the best at the nail biting victory against the Houston- 30 to 28 in their first season opener. Geaux Saints Go!https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/texans-vs-saints-final-score-drew-brees-shows-hes-still-got-it-in-leading-comeback-victory-over-houston/
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Saints and Texans give us the best game of the Week 1
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With 37 seconds left, the Saints marched down the field and set up Wil Lutz for a career-best 58-yard field goal.
What a hectic, hot week it was! By Saturday, I actually stayed home that day and Sunday, recharging my batteries because this upcoming week is one that, once again, I wish I had a clone!
I started my week by attending the always fun and sold-out WWOZ Groove Gala:
WWOZ Groove Gala 2019 (50 photos)
WWOZ Groove Gala 2019
The spectacular, Sold-Out WWOZ Groove Gala at Tableau/Le Petit Theatre on September 5 was, indeed, not your typical Gala. It featured: Irma Thomas, Lena Prima, Amanda Shaw, Storyville Stompers, Doreen Ketchens, Gerald French, John "Papa" Gros and Al "Lil' Fats" Jackson!
ableau/ Le Petit Theatre on September 5th, was indeed not your typical Gala. It featured
Live Music on the three fest stages around Tableau from 6 pm- Entertainment included Irma Thomas, Lena Prima, Amanda Shaw, Storyville Stompers, Doreen Ketchens, Gerald French, John "Papa" Gros and Al "Lil' Fats" Jackson!
Beyond fine festival fare from Dickie Brennan's Tableau + open bars + Mango Freeze-Main Stage Showcase in Le Petit Theatre...
Live Music on the three fest stages around Tableau from 6 pm- Entertainment included Irma Thomas, Lena Prima, Amanda Shaw, Storyville Stompers, Doreen Ketchens, Gerald French, John "Papa" Gros and Al "Lil' Fats" Jackson!
Beyond fine festival fare from Dickie Brennan's Tableau + open bars + Mango Freeze-Main Stage Showcase in Le Petit Theatre...
Live Music on the three fest stages around Tableau from 6 pm- Entertainment included Irma Thomas, Lena Prima, Amanda Shaw, The Storyville Stompers, Doreen Ketchens, Gerald French, John "Papa" Gros and Al "Lil' Fats" Jackson!
Beyond fine festival fare from Dickie Brennan's Tableau + open bars + Mango Freeze-Main Stage Showcase in Le Petit Theatre at 8 pm, all followed by dessert and dancing to DJ Brice Nice.
Guests, including me, came in dressed in our best fest attire to enjoy the best Groove Gala.
Dickie Brennan hosted for the first time, the Groove Gala Oasis on the third floor of Tableau. Guests experienced a special VIP menu that included caviar, raw oysters , wine pairings personally selected by Dickie himself, plus intimate live music performances upstairs and reserved seating for the Main Stage Showcase in Le Petit at 8.
WOW! It was indeed a very memorable experience!
My week continued and on Friday, it was time to attend:
Album Krewe of Stars Royalty Reveal Press Party (7 photos)
Congratulations to my longtime darling friends, TV Personalities Margaret Orr and Eric Paulsen as the 2020 Queen and King of the Krewe of Stars. The Krewe of Stars is one of the city's newer krewes, dedicated to having fun with parties throughout the year and an annual Ball for All with a tableau that is second to none!
Margaret Orr, who has never been Mardi Gras royalty before, follows in the footsteps of Angela Hill, Irma Thomas and Chris Owens.
From Margaret Orr "What a great day with Star Royalty! Captains of the Krewe of Stars, Marshall Harris & Carl Mack made the announcement that @EricPausen and I will be the King and Queen next year. The event took place at the Mardi Grass Museum of Costumes and Culture at 1010 Conti Street in the French Quarter."
Margarita Bergen was there with Lolita who will be Queen of Mystic Krewe of Barkus New Orleans next year!
Margarita Bergen was there with Lolita who will be Queen of Mystic Krewe of Barkus New Orleans next year!
What a great day with Star Royalty! Captains of the Krewe of Stars, Marshall Harris & Carl Mack made the announcement that @EricPausen and I will be the King and Queen next year. The event took place at the Mardi Grass Museum of Costumes and Culture at 1010 Conti Street in the French Quarter.
Margarita Bergen was there with Lolita who will be Queen of Mystic Krewe of Barkus New Orleans next year!
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Margarita Bergen was there with Lolita who will be Queen of Mystic Krewe of Barkus New Orleans next year!
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Margaret and Eric were presented with a star and will be the guests of honor at the krewe's Show Ball on January 18 at the Jefferson Performing Arts Center in Metairie.
One of the favorite events that I attended was
Decked in my favorite vintage art deco hat and dress, i attended the lovely WYES Downton Alley Movie Countdown Soiree at the elegant Windsor Court Hotel.
Guests sipped champagne, specialty cocktails, or tea, paired with specially designed delicious cuisine all while supporting education television.
Each of us received a ticket to their private screening of the Downton Abbey movie on Sept. 17 at 7 pm at AMC Cinemas in Elmwood and I can not wait..
Guests sipped champagne, specialty cocktails, or tea, paired with specially designed delicious cuisine all while supporting education television.
Each of us received a ticket to their private screening of the Downton Abbey movie on Sept. 17 at 7 pm at AMC Cinemas in Elmwood and I can not wait..
Another two events that I love attending were
MadHatters Committee Meeting in which it was selected that the 2020 annual Madhatter Luncheon will be THE MAD HATTER GOES TO THE OPERA!!!!
It was announced that all former Queens will once again will reign as Queens of 2020 . I am elated and be looking out for me when on February, 14th, 2020 will be celebrating our 20th parade and I will be the Cava Queen!
Captain Bill Truffant with the 2020 Queens and the Perennial King of The Krewe of Cork Patrick van Hoorebeek at Bayona !
Darlings in case you missed it. A lot of you, always ask me about my closets, well my darling friends, talented BY CHRIS BYNUM | CONTRIBUTING WRITER and photographer Chris Granger wrote this story about me and my "wearhouse."
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WHY SHE LOVES IT: “My closet gives me so many choices. But I am the one who makes the statement." Margarita Bergen has more than 300 hats, 100 gowns and 4,321 Facebook followers. A recent post ...
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Darlings, I am so looking forward to co-hosting along with my darling friend, civic activist and philanthropist, Sandra Herman, my annual Round Table Luncheon Saluting the 2019-20 Cultural Season at noon at the historic ballroom of the Bourbon Orleans Hotel . Doors will open at 11 a.m. to allow guests to network and sip champagne before we start 12 noon.
Unfortunately, both Lisa Alexis of the Mayor's office of Cultural Economy and Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser will be out of town so I have asked my darling friend civic activist and philanthropist Sandra Herman to be my co-host.
Among the speakers who will attend are Jenny Hamilton, Director of the New Orleans Ballet Association; Maestro Robert Lyall, Conductor & Director of New Orleans Opera; Maestro Dennis Assaf, Director of the Jefferson Performing Arts Society, Leah Oby representing James William Boyd, CEO of the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra; Laura Tennyson of the Contemporary Arts Center, Maxwell Williams, Artist Director of Le Petit Theatre; Dave Hurlbert, Executive Director of the Marigny Opera House; Aimee Hayes, Producing Director of Southern Repertory Theatre; Daniel Hammer 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; Beth Arroyo Utterback, CEO of WWOZ; Clem Goldberger of the National WWII Museum, Megan Holt Ph.D Executive Director of One Book One New Orleans, Dr. Maxim Samarov , Director of New Orleans Chamber Orchestra, Fallon Young ,Executive Director of New Orleans Film Society , Rosemary James, Co-Founder, Faulkner Society, Gregory and Marjorie Schramel of New Orleans Ballet Theater and Brenda Melara of Que Pasa Fest - New Orleans .
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.Tracee Dundas the founder of the New Orleans Fashion Week is presenting a brief fashion show of Dark Garden Corsetry.
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I also want to invite all of you on September 14 at nine p,m at Noche Cubana in which I will be honored
Bidding farewell to 6 years of Noche Cubana, celebrating great food,
fun company and a gorgeous dance floor of great dancing -to Julio y Cesar
while honoring New Orleans Social Extraordinare, Dominican Republic y Cuban Diva, Margarita Bergen.
while honoring New Orleans Social Extraordinare, Dominican Republic y Cuban Diva, Margarita Bergen.
Bring your dancing shoes!
Host: Ana Grethel Sarabia
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September 9-15
Restaurant Week, New Orleans!
New Orleans is one of the top food destinations in the world. This week-long dining event is a great opportunity to experience why. Our annual tradition features specially-priced prix-fixe menus. Enjoy 2-course lunches for $20 or less, and 3-course dinners and brunches for $39 or less. This week is the perfect time to visit old favorite restaurants, or maybe even make new ones!
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Tuesday, September 10
Degas House and Bonne Cuvée Wine Tasting Experiences for:
“A WINE JOURNEY THROUGH FRANCE”
Date: Tuesday, September 10
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Place: The Degas House, 2306 Esplanade Avenue, New Orleans
Parking: Complimentary off-street parking available in rear of 2401 Esplanade Avenue corner of N. Rocheblave
Price: $49.00 per person
For any questions please contact info@bonnecuvee.com
Would you like to learn more about the wines of France and why they are often considered among the best in the world? The Degas House has partnered with New Orleans based Bonne Cuvée Wine Tours for a wine tasting journey through France!
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Tuesday, September 10
“Strikes for Son of a Saint”
A lively evening of bowling, beverages and food along with some favorite local celebrities at Fulton Alley; a fun way to engage your employees in the community or an evening with friends and family.
Tickets: $50/Ticket
Location: Fulton Alley
Contact: SonOfASaint.org
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Thursday, September 12
A Night of Blue: A Tribute to Dr. John
Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans Fundraiser
6:30-11pm-w/Rockin' Dopsie Jr., Sunpie Barnes, James Andrews, Robin Barnes, Bucktown All-Stars, and more
Their online auction is already active so bid on items here:
Generations Hall, 310 Andrew Higgins Blvd, CBD New Orleans
Contact: 837-8477, CrimestoppersGNO.org
The Patron Party will be from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., with the gala following. The evening will feature blues music from local artists including Rockin’ Dopsie and Robin Barnes, as well as food from area restaurants and auction items. All money raised will go toward funding youth crime prevention programs.-
Tickets: $85/Ticket; $60/Young Professional Ticket; $175/Patron Ticket
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Thursday, September 12
Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra “Opening Night Gala con Pacho”
This black-tie event begins with 5:30 p.m. cocktails followed by a 6 p.m. dinner in the Fountain Lounge of the Roosevelt. After dinner, guests will head to the Orpheum Theater for a 7:30 p.m. concert featuring world-renowned trumpeter Pacho Flores and the LPO under the direction of Carlos Miguel Prieto. Attendees at this season-opening concert will be served free champagne on arrival at the theater.
Following the concert, there will be a champagne reception in the Roosevelt Hotel’s Blue Room.
Tickets: $250/Ticket-Location: Roosevelt Hotel-Contact: 523-6530, extension 301
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Thursday, September 12
City Park Twilight Concert Series presents
“Thursdays at Twilight” featuring Wanda Rouzan and a Taste of New Orleans
Wanda is known as one of the Crescent City’s premier musical ambassadors. She and her band “A Taste of New Orleans” have toured the United States and the world. www.wandarouzan.com.
6-8pm-$10 admission at Pavilion of Two Sisters in City Park's Botanical Garden
Free parking across the street from the Botanical Garden
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September 13-14
New Orleans Burlesque Festival
New Orleans Burlesque Festival
The New Orleans Burlesque Festival was founded in 2009 to put the spotlight on classic and traditional burlesque, bringing back the glamour, humor, music, and excitement of the golden age of burlesque. The main event is a competition in which the best burlesque dancers in the world compete for the title of Queen of Burlesque.More info
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Friday, September 13
“Belles & Beaus Ball” Congratulations
Benefits: American Cancer Society’s Patrick F. Taylor Hope Lodge.
This year the event will feature entertainment by T. Ray the Violinist and the Royal Essence Show Band with a multi-course dinner buffet provided by 12 Seasons Catering.-Tickets: $200/Ticket; $500/Patron at Mardi Gras World
Contact: BellesAndBeausBall.com
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Friday, September 13
“Curtain Call Ball”
Benefits: Le Petit Théâtre
The evening will begin with cocktails and Creole cuisine at Tableau before moving into Le Petit’s historic playhouse. This year’s ball will feature a performance by actress and singer Betsy Wolfe, who starred in Broadway’s “Waitress,” “Falsettos” and “The Last Five Years,” among many others. Wolfe will be joined on stage by a cast of local favorites, celebrating the wealth of talent we have in our community. Silent and live auctions will offer art, jewelry and experiences.
Tickets: $150-$10,000/Ticket
Location: Tableau & Le Petit Théâtre-Contact: 558-9328
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Saturday, September 14
All White Noche Cubana
Set your GPS to Jefferson Orleans North for a tribute to Margarita Bergen on Saturday 9/14 for an “All White Noche Cubana!”
Bidding farewell to 6 years of Noche Cubana, celebrating great food, fun company and a gorgeous dance floor of great dancing to Julio y Cesar while honoring New Orleans Socialite Extraordinare, Dominican Republic y Cuban Diva, Margarita Bergen. Host: Ana Grethel Sarabia-Bring your dancing shoes!
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Sunday, September 15
Gilded (Song Cycle)
Prominent local composer, Tucker Fuller, makes another world premiere with a new song cycle, exploring the conflicts between systemic economic forces outside any one person’s control and the possibility for an individual’s happiness through love. Featured will be Polymnia String Quartet and renowned tenor, Brenden Gunnell.
Place: Marigny Opera House, 725 St. Ferdinand Street, New Orleans
7:30 pm-Call (504) 948-9998 for more information
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Sunday, September 15
Trinity Artist Series presents . . .
Robert Wagner, tenor and Nathan Sumrall, piano performing a mix of Viennese Classicist and Viennese Neo-romantic repertoire. Sumrall will also perform a Beethoven string/woodwind selection.
5 pm
Trinity Episcopal Church
1329 Jackson Avenue, New Orleans
Police security provided
Handicap access and elevator available
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