Tuesday, January 14, 2020

A Toast to New Orleans January 14- 21: Cherchez la Femme Book Launch/Big Wig Ball/ Bal Masque/ Krewe of Stars Show Ball


 
Darlings,
OMG - What a game! 
  
Congratulations to LSU winner of the National Championship 
https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/sports/lsu/article_a34766e8-35b3-11ea-b6e6-87ff6667536b.html?3525&utm_medium=notification&utm_source=pushly&utm_campaign=desktop_push


I also want to wish to Governor John Bel Edwards, Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser and all of our elected legislators a happy, peaceful and productive term.https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/politics/legislature/article_a5a33cb4-361c-11ea-845a-7bf2c5bfe71c.html


Darlings, it is now – officially – Carnival Time in my beloved New Orleans! The first Carnival Season of the 2020s kicked off on Twelfth Night – January 6 – which is also celebrated in New Orleans as the birthday of St. Joan of Arc. We celebrated that occasion with the annual Krewe of Jeanne d'Arc Parade in which I was honored as Royalty - Queen Yolande de Aragon.

Ever since my participation as Queen Yolande, I have been taking it easy and spending quality time at home. I needed a break from all the activity that began with the 2019 Holiday Season and continued through New Year’s Eve and beyond.

Please check out this link: 
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Among the few events that I did not miss attending were the following: WYES Screening of Masterpiece "Sanditon." There was a reception with Champagne, sweet and savory bites.

The Historic New Orleans Collection hosted a free viewing party with the College Football Playoff National Championship Trophy on Friday, January 10 as part of its current exhibition "Crescent City Sport: Stories of Courage and Change." Fans from both teams and curious onlookers were invited see and take photos with the official prize before it was awarded to the winning team after the Monday night College Football Championship Game at the Louisiana Superdome.

I love this photo taken by Ellis Anderson, publisher of the French Quarter Journal of my longtime friend, Daniel Hammer, President and CEO of THNOC and yours truly with “The Trophy.””



One of the fun soirees that I enjoy attending was a Drag Show Luncheon at The Tasting Room in Magazine Street. 
Drag Queens Brunch
Drag Queens Brunch

 
Darlings, before I share with you all the fabulous soirees that have been scheduled for this week, I want to congratulate my darling friend Timothy Todd Simmons who is is the new Executive Director of Jefferson Performing Arts. 
JPAS Welcomes New Executive Director
Maestro Dennis G. Assaf (Co-founder, General/Artistic Director) and the staff welcomed new Executive Director, Timothy Todd Simmons, Monday at the Westwego Theatre Campus.

Darlings, we need to pace ourselves because this week is going to be full of exciting and fun events: 

 Tuesday, January  14
Danny Barker Festival Jazz Patron Party
Everyone is welcome to enjoy the best of New Orleans celebrating the kick-off of the Danny Barker Festival.
Join us for an evening of fine music and rare New Orleans music-related auction items at an elegant New Orleans landmark venue in the Lower Garden District for complimentary drinks & hors d’oeuvres..
 
The Terrell House 1441 Magazine Street, New Orleans, 
Wednesday, January 15 
Danny Barker Banjo and Guitar Festival
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Danny Barker came up in New Orleans at a time when jazz was just getting started. He came from one of the great musical clans of New Orleans, the…

Thursday, January 16
OGDEN AFTER HOURS presents NEW ORLEANS OPERA ASSOCIATION
Opéra Nouvelle presents JOAN OF ARC
Thursday, January 16, 2020 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
https://ogdenmuseum.org/…/new-orleans-opera-association-op…/
Ogden Museum of Southern Art
925 Camp Street, CBD New Orleans

Thursday, January 16, 2020
Behind the Lens: Photographer Cheryl Gerber
Cherchez la Femme Book Launch & Exhibit Open
 6:00 PM 9:00 PM
New Orleans Jazz Museum in the Old U.S. Mint (3rd floor)
400 Esplanade Avenue,French Quarter New Orleans...
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Join us at the New Orleans Jazz Museum to celebrate the launch of photographer Cheryl Gerber’s book Cherchez la Femme and accompanying exhibit. New Orleans native Cheryl Gerber captures the vibrancy and diversity of New Orleans women in Cherchez la Femme: New Orleans Women. Inspired by the 2017 W

 Thursday, January 16
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Celebrate Dr. King with a program featuring Ausettua AmorAmenkum, Bamboula 2000, Voices of Pride, and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Planning Commission.

Thursday, January 16 
 French Quarter Business Association Gala

This annual event will feature a silent auction, sounds from DJ Raj Smooth and food from French Quarter restaurants.

Tickets: $100/Ticket
Location: Harrah’s New Orleans
Contact: 309-1423

Thursday, January 16
Thursdays at Twilight Concert Series presents Harvey Jesus and Fire
“Harvey Jesus and Fire” is Louisiana’s premiere dance band
and has performed all over the Gulf South and Las Vegas.
With the most extensive song list in their musical arsenal,
it is sure to be a great evening of music.
harveyjesusandfireband.com
 6pm-8pm $10
Pavilion of Two Sisters in City Park's Botanical Garden
Free parking across the street from the Botanical Garden

Friday, January 17  
 Sylvain's Big Wig Ball 2020: Ode to Nola Legends
 Sylvain Society, the Young Professional organization of the New Orleans Opera Association will host this fourth annual event Chaired by Gabriel Virdure and Elliot Hutchinson. The ball will kick off the Carnival season in style beginning with a Patron Party with the main ball immediately following. Local sponsors will be providing music, food, drink and festivities. Wigs are required upon entry, and guests are invited to wear either cocktail or costume attire to celebrate New Orleans legends. A panel of judges will select their favorite wig wearing guests, then choose who will be crowned the “Big Wig 2020.”
Tickets: $65/Ticket; $250+ Donation/Patron Party Ticket at Opera Guild Home


January 17 -18 
LPO to work musical magic with 'Harry Potter' score

Fans of novelist J.K. Rowling's boy magician can experience wizarding wonder live as the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra gives two performances of  “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone in Concert.”
The concerts will take place at the Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts 8 p.m. January 17 and 2 p.m. January 18




Saturday, January 18
Alliance Française de La Nouvelle-Orléans presents Our annual Fête vos vœux potluck returns this Saturday! 
 We simply ask that you bring your favorite king cake, snack, or beverage to share!
Please RSVP via the link below.

À samedi ! 1519 Jackson Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70130





On Saturday, January 18, I am going to need all my energy to attend not one but two very important Mardi Gras Balls.

Link Stryjewski Foundation's Bal Masqué
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Kick off Carnival season with a masquerade party featuring live New Orleans Brass, Creole Zydeco and Caribbean music. On January 18, James Beard Award-winning chefs Donald Link and Stephen Stryjewski (Herbsaint, Cochon, Butcher, Pêche, Gianna and La Boulangerie) bring together a host of nationally renowned celebrity chefs and mixologists for an unforgettable evening. General admission, reserved seats and group packages are available. The Chef’s Dinner will be held on the 17th and the gala will be held on the 18th.
Tickets: $285+/Ticket at The Sugar Mill-Contact: 588-2189, extension 8; BalMasqueNola.com

Also on Saturday, January 18

The Krewe of Stars and Co-Captains Carl Mack & Marshall Harris Invite You to:
Krewe of Stars Show Ball Jan 18, 2020 

Come spend the night with King and Queen of Stars Margaret Orr and Eric Paulsen! The annual Krewe of Stars Show Ball is a fun variety show where members and guests literally have a BALL!

Krewe of Stars Show Ball 4 “The Media Circus” honoring Queen of Stars Margaret Orr and King of Stars Eric Paulsen with special guests Queen Chris Owens, King Al “Carnival Time” Johnson, Grand Duchess Becky Allen, Captain Carl Mack & Captain Marshall Harris, with Angie Z, Naydja Cojoe, Vinsantos, Linda Wright, Louis Dudoussat, Jim Walpole, Adam Rohr, Misti Gaither, Bonnie Broel, Margarita Bergen, Frank Stansbury, Peggy Scott Laborde and Errol Laborde, and more…buy tickets here:  www.krewe of stars.




January 18
Tablao Flamenco Performance
featuring Elisabet Torras, dance Juan Pedro Jiménez
Relinque, guitar and vocals Luis de La Tota, percussion
Saturday, January 18, 2020 8pm / Doors: 7:30pm
Peña La Pepa 3301 State Street Dr, Broadmoor.New Orleans...
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Rivertown Theaters present Oliver 
OLIVER is an epic, cinematic MUST SEE!!OLIVER like you've never seen it before at Rivertown Theater
If you loved BILLY ELLIOT, you'll love our OLIVER!
Rivertown Theaters had outdone itself with “Oliver,” the thoroughly entertaining musical treat with the largest cast ever on the their stage and a set that is not to be missed! Director and co-artistic director of the theater, Kelly Fouchi has assembled an extraordinary cast of very talented young performers and adults from all over the metropolitan area opening tonight at 7:30 pm. Below is a Dropbox link with photos of the show. We hope you will post them on your sites and calendars. Please let me know if you need identifications. Interviews are easily arranged. Thank you so much for helping us get the word out on this award-winning show and one of Rivertown’s finest productions.
For the best seats, look for our 2 newly added shows
Sunday, January 19 @7:00pm (3 day weekend)...
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January 19
TRINITY ARTIST SERIES presents 

@ 5 pm: Fr. Michael Burke O.P., piano and vocals with sopranos, Betsy Uschkrat and Khara Molsbee, featuring Songs of Healing. 1329 Jackson Avenue, New Orleans 

 January 21
Porsche of New Orleans Leukemia Cup Regatta Kickoff
Benefits: The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
 This kickoff event for the 2020 Porsche of New Orleans Leukemia Cup Regatta campaign supports the mission of LLS and local patients and their families.
Tickets: Free- Southern Yacht Club
Please put in your calendar: 

Friday, January 24
Round Table Saluting the 2020 Carnival Season at the Bourbon Orleans at noon at the Bourbon Orleans!



It will feature as special guest speakers:





--- Artist Andrea Mistretta, who will unveil her 35th Mardi Gras poster

--- New Orleans Opera General Director and Resident Conductor, Robert Lyall, who will speak about the upcoming Tchaikovsky “Joan of Arc” Opera that will be performed on Friday, February 7 at 7:30 pm and Sunday, February 9 at 2:30 pm. Both performances are at the Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts

--- Social Columnist and actress Nell Nolan who will speak about the upcoming 2020 Mardi Gras Season 
Alyssa Fletchinger,Vice President Plush Appeal/The Mardi Gras Spot who will speak about what is new in term of Carnival  throws. 

Sandra Herman, who will speak about the upcoming New Orleans Ballet Association’s Evening of Stars 50th Anniversary Gala on Jan. 25, 6 pm at Mahalia Jackson Theater  as Co-chair of the upcoming 2020 Mad Hatter's Luncheon on Wednesday April 1, 2020 10:00 AM @ Sheraton New Orleans Grand Ballroom 

In addition, Carl Mack and Marshall Harris, Co-captains of the Krewe of Stars, and the krewe’s 2020 Royalty: King of Stars Eric Paulsen and Queen of Stars Margaret Orr have been invited as well.

Live entertainers will be Al "Carnival Time" Johnson, along with other talented, beloved entertainers Becky Allen, Marshall Harris, Carl Mack, Jim Walpole and additional entertainers, Grand Marshal Marty Graw and Professor Carl Nivale.

Guests are encouraged to wear Mardi Gras costumes and masks and awards will be given to the best ones.
Menu 
First Course-Caesar Salad with Focaccia Croutons, Parmesan Cheese, Caesar Dressing 
Entree-Braised Short Rib with Red Wine Sauce, Roasted Potatoes & Haricots Verts
Dessert-Mini King Cake
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.
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