Monday, May 31, 2021

A Toast to New Orleans and You = Memorial Day - Week of May 31- June 7- RSVP Now for Round Table Luncheon Saluting Women on June 9 at noon at Briquette


Good morning darlings. I hope you are enjoying this glorious mask-free 2021 Memorial Day Weekend! 
Today , Monday, May 31, 2021, Americans across the country celebrate the brave servicemen and servicewomen who died defending our country. 
Whether you celebrate by hosting a backyard BBQ get-together or having a simple and intimate moment of silence with your loved ones, Memorial Day is a special time to honor America’s history and commemorate the bravery, courage, and honor of our troops.
“To those in uniform serving today and to those who have served in the past, we honor you today and every day.”




Today memorial Day 2021,  Even though they are not Americans,  I am remembering all three of my fallen heroes:  My Uncle General Vicente Bergen, who died during the Cuban Revolution and my two  half brothers Manolo  and Ramon Alfonzo Suarez who died overthrowing the tyranny of Generalisimo Rafael Trujillo. May their heroic souls RIP. 
I am sure are and I feel blessed to be surrounded by longtime friends that invited me to join them in their celebrations!
I enjoyed so much the followings:
What a fun afternoon at a lovely Spring Soiree at the art-filled home of my longtime friend, Catherine Shreves ♥️♥️♥️🍾

 Life is much better when you join your longtime friends celebrating the birthday of Scott King at a lovely, delicious al fresco birthday bash.
Dave Hurlbert , Director of Marigny Opera Ballet, Marigny Opera House and his partner Scott King recently purchased their “dream home” ,  the spectacular former residence of George and Wendy Rodrigue in the Marigny!
Scott King and Dave Hurlbert 



 
On Sunday morning,  I was invited by my roommate Rick Tringali to join his mother Libby and the family to enjoy and discover JAMNOLA next to NOCCA.
was so much fun, and
 I was amazed at the 
creativity that went into creating this fabulous venue. I recommend it highly♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

I loved visiting and learning at the new Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience that opened in the CBD
Visitor Margarita Bergen enjoys an interactive exhibit at the newly opened Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience at 818 Howard Avenue in New Orleans, La. Thursday, May 27, 2021. Due to continued coronavirus concerns the museum opened its doors at 10 a.m. without a formal ceremony which is hoped to take place later in the year. The museum explores the Jewish experience throughout 13 states in the American South in the last 300 years. Artifacts are on display that span the Colonial, Civil War, World War II, and the Civil Rights Movement. (Photo by Max Becherer, NOLA.com, The Times-Picayune | The New Orleans Advocate)
Photos: Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience opens in the CBD | Photos | nola.com


Darlings, Please put in your calendar and honor these women: 
  Round Table Luncheon Saluting Women -June 9 at noon at Briquette
As our great and wonderful city of New Orleans and the rest of the world return to normalcy, Margarita Bergen, Hostess of the Round Table Luncheon, is joining forces to co-host along with Liz Glaser Broekman, Director of Fidelity Bank’s P.O.W.E.R  Program to honor 10 women who have displayed leadership and endurance and have persevered during this past year- and-a-half of the COVID 19 quarantine.

The Honorees are:

·         Jennifer Avegno, M.D., Director of the New Orleans Department of Health
·         Ana Maria Bech, Publisher/Director Viva Nola
·         Deb Elam, President and CEO, Corporate Playbook™
·         Cherice Harrison-Nelson, Queen of the Guardians of the Flame
·         Tamara Jackson, Executive Director of Silence is Violence
·         Natalie Jayroe, President and CEO of the Second Harvest Food Bank
·         Jennifer Kelley Killian, Executive Director of the Louisiana Hospitality Foundation 
·         Suzaune Yee McKamey, Chanteuse and Entertainer 
·          Anne Delery McWhorter,  owner of Quiet Calm, LLC. that works in autism and domestic violence.
               Anita Matamoros Oubre-  Member of the Baby Dolls, writer, and lover of life 
·              Tammy O’Shea, Chief Marketing Officer at Fidelity Bank

Entertainment will be by talented cabaret singer, honoree Suzaune Yee McKamey, accompanied on the piano by Jim Walpole.

Doors open at 11:30 a.m. and the luncheon itself, with guest speakers, will begin at 12:00 noon.
 
The luncheon, specially prepared by Executive Chef Peter Isaac and Chef of Cuisine John Trinch, will feature

Briquette Salad,Baby market greens, cherry tomatoes, eggplant caviar, goat cheese, and house dressing. Snapper Pontchartrain,Pan seared gulf snapper topped with Hollandaise sauce finished with lump crab meat.  Served with heirloom potatoes and baby green beans. New Orleans Bread Pudding,Finished with a Bourbon sauce, French bread and butter and ice tea

The $65 per person is all-inclusive, with Champagne and wines included. RSVPs are being taken by Margarita Bergen by Venmo, Zelle (Chase), or by sending a check ASAP indicating the date you wish to attend the luncheon to Margarita Bergen, 811 Marigny Street, Unit C, New Orleans, LA 70117.
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Our Views: What we owe to the fallen on Memorial Day | Opinions and Editorials | nola.com
Editor's note: This editorial, with variations, has been published on previous Memorial Days in this newspaper:
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Memorial Day at The National WWII Museum | The National WWII Museum | New Orleans (nationalww2museum.org)
+ Add to calendar 2021-05-31 11:00:00 AM 2021-05-31 12:00:00 PM America/Mexico_City Virtual | US Freedom Pavilion: The Boeing Center 945 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130 Memorial Day at The National WWII Museum Join us for this solemn remembrance of those who paid the ultimate price for their country.
www.nationalww2museum.org
Observe Memorial Day, help military families during COVID-19 (today.com)
Here's how to observe Memorial Day from home in 2020 and help grieving military families, veterans during coronavirus pandemic while staying safe from COVID-19."
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New Orleans is slowly but surely returning to normalcy with new COVID-19 restrictions dropping the ban on second lines and distancing for vaccinated residents.

Mardi Gras floats to be altered for a safer parade season (msn.com)

To prevent Mardi Gras deaths, float builder designs net-like tandem barriers | Mardi Gras | nola.com
Float builder Barry Kern said that several months ago, a city representative asked him to design a device to make tandem Mardi Gras floats safer. In 2020, two parade-goers lost their lives when ...
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They’re big, they’re beautiful, and as 2020 proved, they can be deadly.  Moving forward tandem floats that roll through the streets of New Orleans must be decorated with a new safety requirement. 

No more 1 a.m. last call as New Orleans relaxes more COVID rules; see changes | Coronavirus | nola.com

Last call will once again be a thing of the past in New Orleans starting Friday under the latest loosening of coronavirus restrictions announced by Mayor LaToya Cantrell's administration. City Hall on Wednesday said that New Orleans' ban on selling alcohol after 1 a.m. would end this weekend along with a host of other coronavirus restrictions, including the ban on second lines and most capacity restrictions on events.

Memorial Day travel: Record crowds at airports, on roads (today.com)
Americans from coast to coast used the long Memorial Day weekend to make up for lost time as record crowds are expected to pack airports and roads. NBC’s Blayne Alexander reports live for TODAY ...
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Photos: Krewe of Kings rolls in Harahan, the area’s first Mardi Gras-style parade since Covid-19 | Mardi Gras | nola.com
The Krewe of Kings rolls in Harahan Sunday, May 30, 2020, to the theme, ‘Krewe of Kings Salutes America,’ a tribute to fallen soldiers during Memorial Day weekend. The parade,
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As protected bike lanes arrive in New Orleans, cyclists happy, some other residents not so much | Local Politics | nola.com
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Grand tastings, new dates, community awards: how a New Orleans wine fest is coming back | Where NOLA Eats | nola.com
It was just a few months ago when the New Orleans Wine & Food Experience and Hogs for the Cause each separately announced they would be back in June this year. That counts as scant lead time in ...
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"We strive to make art more accessible to the Louisiana community, with a focus on relieving the barrier of cost," Jessie Schott Haynes, Managing Director of The Helis Foundation and Adore 2020 A-Lister, said in a statement."With summer approaching, Art for All is a fantastic program for families who are looking for activities around the city, especially as our public indoor spaces are safely ...
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This New Orleans chef known for Southern flavor will lead new restaurant at Virgin Hotel | Where NOLA Eats | nola.com
The Virgin Hotel is an $80 million project from Virgin-brand creator Richard Branson. The 13-story, 238-room hotel at 550 Baronne St. is slated to open in late summer. Commons Club will unfold ...
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Looking forward to attending this fun-loving ball on June 12 :
KICKOFF THE SUMMER AT MAGNOLIA BALL!
Ogden Museum is excited to bring Magnolia Ball back to the Museum on Saturday, June 12! Join us for an evening of art, music, cocktails and live entertainment. To ensure your comfort, we've implemented three entry time slots and limited the event capacity. Come during your selected window but stay until midnight if you wish! We will have live painting, performances by the 610 Stompers and a fantastic music lineup! PLUS late night general tickets (10 p.m. - midnight entry) are on sale for a limited time for $100. Magnolia Ball tickets are selling quickly, so get yours today!
https://ogdenmuseum.org/magnoliaball/  
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