Darlings,
Happy Carnival Season 2020!
There is nothing better to welcome the 2020 Carnival Season than to be a "Queen."
And, in that role, I was blessed and honored to represent Queen Yolande de Aragon in the annual Krewe de Jeanne d'Arc Parade that kicked off the Carnival Season in my beloved French Quarter.
Mother Nature provided a perfect day and night to celebrate and, with my 40-member “entourage,” we did.
January 6 - Kick off of 2020 Carnival Season at Gallier Hall
I felt that God was smiling and sending us the most glorious weather to enjoy Epiphany, Twelfth Night and the beginning of the 2020 Carnival Season.
I started my day by attending the Will Samuels' King Cake Hub at the Mortuary. Will Samuels, and his wife Jennifer created King Cake Hub, an aggregator and reseller of cakes from bakeries across the region. King Cake Hub’s (www.kingcakehub.com) second season begins on Kings’ Day, January 6, in the Mystere Mansion (4800 Canal St.), home to the Mortuary Haunted House at Halloween, with more than 50 varieties of king cake, including some far-out flavors.
I was invited, as in the past, by Mayor La Toya Cantrell and the City of New Orleans to attend the annual Opening Day of 2020 Carnival Season. Members of the Rex and Zulu organizations made the occasion a special one by participating and unveiling the Rex Proclamation and the 2020 Zulu Poster. The memorable ceremony concluded by eating the traditional King Cake.
Album January 6 - Kick off of 2020 Carnival Season
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The Jeanne d'Arc Parade was spectacular. I enjoyed so much having the opportunity to be Queen Yolande de Aragon in the 2020 Krewe de Jeanne d'Arc Parade.
Queen Yolande played a crucial role influencing events during the struggle between France and England, including financing Joan of Arc's army in 1429 which helped tip the balance in favor of the French.
For those of you who missed the parade : https://www.facebook.com/NOLAnews/videos/2375161262796860/
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The 2020 Joan of Arc parade marks the start of New Orleans Carnival season The Joan of Arc parade marks the birthday of the 15th-century teenage warrior as well as the first day of the Carnival season.
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This upcoming week is going to be a busy one.
January 8th, 2020 - January 11th, 2020
Battle of New Orleans Commemoration in Chalmette Battlefield.
Wednesday, January 8, 2020 to Saturday, January 11, 2020
Experience living history, cannon firing, children's activities, and campfire cooking at the 40 Arpent Observatory. There is no parking at the site during the event, so take advantage of special parking and transportation from nearby MerauArlene Meraux Elementary on Paris Road. Special evening events include battle re-enactments and hands-on demonstrations.
Each year over 150 living history re-enactors come together on the Friday and Saturday closest to the Battle of New Orleans, January 8, to commemorate America's victory over the British in this final major battle of the War of 1812. One of the most amazing things about the Battle of New Orleans is the amount of different people and military groups from different races, social classes, languages, and backgrounds who came together to protect their country and their way of life. This is easily seen throughout the encampments set up during the Commemoration. The majority of the events take place during the day from 9:30am-4:30pm with special events on Friday and Saturday nights. Friday night is a re-enactment of one of the skirmishes leading up to the Battle.
Chalmette National Park, 8606 West St. Bernard Hwy,Chalmette, LA 70043
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Wednesday, January 8
WYES MASTERPIECE: SANDITON SCREENING
Guests will enjoy champagne, a screening and sweet and savory bites.
6:30 pm — Champagne, Sweet and Savory Bites
7:30 pm — Watch a First Look of MASTERPIECE "Sanditon"
WYES Paulette and Frank Stewart Innovation Center for Educational Media, 916 Navarre Avenue, New Orleans. Seating is limited! $20 per person
January 8
String Quintet of Schubert
Folks in NOLA, I hope you will come hear the magnificent String Quintet of Schubert this Wednesday January 8 in 7:00 at the Marigny Opera House. It is the sole work on the program and I will join my colleagues Benjamin Thacher, Kurt Münstedt, Amelia Irene, and Rachel Hsieh. Not to be missed — it’s simply one of the great pieces of music ever written.
January 9 and 11 in New Orleans; January 10 in Covington
Beethoven's "Eroica" Symphony and cellist Pablo Ferrandez on Haydn’s “Concerto in C Major”
The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra presents Aaron Copland’s final work for orchestra, opening the evening’s programs with “Three Latin American Sketches.” Copland himself referred to the tunes, the rhythms, and the temperament of the work as “folksy, while the orchestration is light and snappy.” All three movements enlist traditional Latin melodies, based on the composer’s love for rural Mexican landscapes.
The LPO also welcomes ICMA’s 2016 “Young Artist of the Year,” Pablo Ferrández as the featured soloist on cello. His brilliant career has evolved through collaborations with internationally renowned artists and world leading orchestras. In his performance of “Concerto in C Major” by Haydn, Pablo will bring a compelling technique to this staple of the cello repertoire enhanced by his expert skill and refined expression.
Performances on Thursday, January 9 and 11 at the Orpheum Theater, 129 Roosevelt Way, New Orleans and Friday, January 10 at First Baptist Church of Covington, 16333 LA Highway 1085 in Covington.
January 10
Trophy Viewing Party at The Historic New Orleans Collection
THNOC will host a free viewing party with the College Football Playoff National Championship Trophy on Friday, January 10, from 5 to 8 p.m. as part of its current exhibition "Crescent City Sport: Stories of Courage and Change." Fans from both teams and curious onlookers are invited see-and take photos with the official prize before it's awarded to the winning team.
Monday, January 13
National College Football Playoff Championship: LSU vs. Clemson
Mercedes-Benz Superdome, downtown New Orleans, 8:00 p.m.
Please put in your calendar:
Friday, January 24
Round Table Luncheon Saluting the 2020 Mardi Gras Season at noon at the Bourbon Orleans
The annual Round Table Luncheon Saluting the 2020 Carnival Season will take place Friday, January 24 at noon at the historic ballroom of the Bourbon Orleans Hotel ,717 Orleans Street in the French Quarter. It will be co-hosted by Margarita Bergen and Lisa D. Alexis, Director of the Mayor's Office of Cultural Economy.
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 upcoming the 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.
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 Margaret Orr have been invited as well.
Live entertainers will be Al "Carnival Time" Johnson, along with talented, beloved entertainers Becky Allen, Marshall Harris, Carl Mack, Jim Walpole and additional entertainers, Grand Marshal Marty Graw and Professor Carl Nivale!
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.
Guests are encouraged to wear Mardi Gras costumes and masks and awards will be given to the best ones.
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 the arts, cultural activities and philanthropic initiatives that set our community apart and enhance our quality of life.
Much more fun to come between now and Fat Tuesday, February 25, and I’ll be following the fun trail and reporting on it as we go along. Enjoy the rest of Carnival Season 2020!
My Darlings,
Mardi Gras Season is here and I want to send a special invitation to all of you.
Carl Mack and Marshall Harris are kicking off the season with their highly entertaining Mardi Gras Show Ball 4 with King Chris Paulsen and Queen Margaret Orr.
I am offering you all a special discount of $25 off the normally $75 Show Ball Tickets.
Click here to get your tickets and then enter promo code: MBSpecial on checkout to get $25 off the regular price.
Come out and see the Stars, experience a wonderfully entertaining variety show, eat some delicious food and then dance with a DJ until midnight!
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