A Toast to New Orleans and You: Week of December 11 - 17: Irma Thomas Concert at St Louis Cathedral/ Spectacular Holiday Round Table Luncheon om 12/15 at Briquette's and more

A Toast to New Orleans and You: Week of December 11 - 17: Irma Thomas Concert at St Louis Cathedral/ Spectacular Holiday Round Table Luncheon om 12/15 at Briquette's and more Good afternoon my darling family and friends. A sunny, cool Monday December 11 is greeting us. Congratulations Saints! I feel blessed to be alive, healthy, and able to have enjoyed a very memorable week & looking forward to another one. Tonight Grammy Award winner Irma Thomas will be entertaining us at the Free concert at St. Louis Cathedral at 6 p.m. “Every day, think as you wake up: Today I am fortunate to be alive, I have a precious human life, I am not going to waste it.” — Dalai Lama XIV. Last minute to pay and RSVP for the spectacular Round Table Luncheon on Friday, December 15 at 11:30 AM at Briquette's. We will be entertained by popular Latin Guitarists Julio and Cesar, talented entertainers Kynt Kenneth Bryant, Kate Fagan Burgun, Marshall Harris, Bill Hudson, Carl Mack, Paul Mauffray, MaryFlynn Thomas, and Suzaune Yee McKamey performing the popular 12 Days of Christmas. Talented New Orleans Queen of Mardi Gras Posters Andrea Mistretta will be unveiling her 2024 Mardi Gras Poster. Limited to only 220 guests. Champagne will be flowing as well as the delicious Cucumber Hendrick's Gin provided by Jorge Lauriano Jr. , Division Manager at William Grant & Sons Darlings last week was a very hectic week, full of fun-filled events. Unfortunately, after attending 4 parties on Friday and the lovely and delicious Hall of Fame Awards Luncheon at Briquette, my light dimmed, and I could not Get -Lit at the spectacular Art Council's Luna Fete Ball. I hate missing it since I have bought an incredibly beautiful gown with colorful lights. I also missed the Opera Guild's Eggnog Soiree. Among the memorable soirees that I attended were the following: The annual Hall of Fame Awards Ceremony of the Louisiana Center for Women in Government and Business .This year,the Center bestowed not just one, but two Lifetime Achievement Awards to Gayle Benson and First Lady Donna Edwards. Both women were honored for their amazing achievements in business and for their incredible generosity they have shown to so so many deserving entities throughout the state. It also inducted into the Hall of Fame Major Andrea Renee Brinkley from the Lafourche Parish Sheriffs Office; New Orleans entrepreneur Laurie Guimont; environmental justice activist Sharon Lavigne, and former Louisiana state representative and founder of Ellevate Julie Stokes. It also honored two outstanding Men for Supporting Strong Women, Dr. Jay Clune, president of Nicholls State University, and Commissioner of Administration for Gov. John Bel Edwards, and former Lieutenant Governor Jay Dardenne. Congratulations to the honorees of Louisiana Center for Women in Government & Business's 2023 Hall of Fame Awards Ceremony at Briquette! It was a memorable and delicious luncheon. May be an image of 8 people and text Have a blessed week https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Monday-December-11---2023.html?soid=1102589984427&aid=4PbWwR0GHLg Monday December 11, 2023 You don't want to miss this. The Best of New Orleans - Everyday Frank Stansbury Editor ' Publisher LaFete11@att.net 504-450-1955 Click Here to Sign Up for LaFete News Visit our website If you want t myemail.constantcontact.com erptdSos75c61l178c825h0190hhila8t7ul10mi66g55mc3thl0l8mf8m · LaFete News 12-11-23 https://conta.cc/48eNBPa Not to be missed: Irma Thomas performs a free holiday concert at St. Louis Cathedral on Monday, December 11. The concert is produced by French Quarter Festivals, Inc. in partnership with New Orleans & Company for Holidays New Orleans Style. The concert series (with many other musicians and bands performing on different days; check OffBeat listings calendar for the full series) is open to the public with show times generally running one hour. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. Seating is on a first-come basis so be sure to get there early! Hohoho Show is Wed., Dec. 13 at. Chickie Wah wah 2828 Canal St. $7 - advance tixs are $15 at chickiewahwah.com Weekend of Dec. 16-17 Join artists Emilie Rhys, David McPherson, Brittany Markert (In Rooms), and Brett Henderson, who all will be present at their respective galleries, displaying new work. In addition, Rhys and Markert will be signing their books. Refreshments will be available. Looking forward to going to the 2023 NOCC and Dr. Steve Price Home for the Holidays on December 20. May be an image of 9 people and text that says 'PSOEE The Soul Rebels HOME or HOLIDAYS An unforgettable night music and art to benefit the Daniel Price Memorial Fund for Aspiring Artists Wednesday, December 20, 2023 House of Blues New Orleans Irma Thomas Tickets & details at NOCCAFoundation.org/holidays Cimafunk Kermit Ruffins NOCCA The Cimes Dicaume NEWORLEANSADVOCATE Preservation Hall All Stars JohBoute John' https://www.nola.com/multimedia/photos/photos-new-orleans-saints-beat-the-carolina-panthers-28-6/collection_e38faed0-93b1-11ee-8f40-af8339829af5.html#1 Photos: New Orleans Saints beat the Carolina Panthers 28-6 The New Orleans Saints host the Carolina Panthers in the Caesars Superdome Sunday Dec. 10, 2023. www.nola.com https://www.nola.com/entertainment_life/local_events/photos-luna-fete-dazzles-in-gretna-with-colorful-lights/collection_5526c1b4-97c7-11ee-80af-d71b9ff4de86.html#tncms-source=photos-featured Photos: Luna Fete dazzles in Gretna with colorful lights / www.nola.com https://www.nola.com/multimedia/photos/annual-running-of-the-santas-strolls-to-the-north-pole/collection_a53c240a-96fa-11ee-b12f-c3146d0dfc06.html#1 Photos: Annual Running of the Santas strolls to the 'North Pole' on a warm evening The annual Running of the Santas pub crawl started at Mannings and ended at the 'North Pole' at Generations Hall for a party with live music. Part of the proceeds www.nola.com https://www.nola.com/entertainment_life/books/authors-to-read-sign-books-in-new-orleans-area/article_58537002-8ed1-11ee-960d-e70294282543.html See list of book signings and other literary events coming up in New Orleans Sunday www.nola.com https://www.nola.com/entertainment_life/music/jon-batiste-brings-american-symphony-home-to-new-orleans/article_12025384-96bf-11ee-8c4b-db7644f4884b.html https://www.nola.com/entertainment_life/music/jon-batiste-brings-american-symphony-home-to-new-orleans/article_12025384-96bf-11ee-8c4b-db7644f4884b.html https://www.nolaadore.com/society/events/have-a-merry-month-at-these-holiday-pop-ups/article_37e28e46-946e-11ee-ad6f-bbc2e99df9cd.html Have a Merry Month at these Holiday Pop-Ups Keep your calendar full this month by setting aside some time to attend these festive pop-ups around New Orleans. The more places you visit, the merrier! www.nolaadore.com https://www.nolaadore.com/culture/its-the-holi-date-season-8-unique-winter-outings/article_bc53871a-93c5-11ee-9393-7fd14ecbac64.html It's the Holi-Date Season: 8 Unique Winter Outings Just because it’s the holidays doesn’t mean that every night needs to mean Christmas movies, soup, and vegging out in your pajamas. Get out and enjoy the city as it www.nolaadore.com https://www.whereyat.com/sober-holidays https://www.whereyat.com/sober-holidays Enjoying the Holidays While Staying Sober 07:00 November 23, 2023 By: Amy Kirk-Duvoisin CHRISTMAS PARTIES DON'T NEED BOOZE TO BE FUN "What I don't like about office Christmas parties is looking for a job the next day." —Phyllis Diller The holidays are never a total joy ride and certainly never the "Sleigh Ride" that the Ronettes sang about: "It'll nearly be like a picture print by Currier and Ives / These wonderful things are the things / We remember all through our lives." But wouldn't you like to be able to remember all the "wonderful things" and to remember them throughout the rest of your life? One of the biggest revelations of newly sober people is that they can, for the first time in a long time, remember what happened the night before. Now, when you make good holiday memories, they will stay with you. https://www.nola.com/multimedia/photos/photos-new-orleans-saints-beat-the-carolina-panthers-28-6/collection_e38faed0-93b1-11ee-8f40-af8339829af5.html#1 Photos: New Orleans Saints beat the Carolina Panthers 28-6 The New Orleans Saints host the Carolina Panthers in the Caesars Superdome Sunday Dec. 10, 2023. www.nola.com https://www.nola.com/entertainment_life/local_events/photos-luna-fete-dazzles-in-gretna-with-colorful-lights/collection_5526c1b4-97c7-11ee-80af-d71b9ff4de86.html#tncms-source=photos-featured Photos: Luna Fete dazzles in Gretna with colorful lights / www.nola.com https://www.nola.com/multimedia/photos/annual-running-of-the-santas-strolls-to-the-north-pole/collection_a53c240a-96fa-11ee-b12f-c3146d0dfc06.html#1 Photos: Annual Running of the Santas strolls to the 'North Pole' on a warm evening The annual Running of the Santas pub crawl started at Mannings and ended at the 'North Pole' at Generations Hall for a party with live music. Part of the proceeds www.nola.com https://www.nola.com/entertainment_life/books/authors-to-read-sign-books-in-new-orleans-area/article_58537002-8ed1-11ee-960d-e70294282543.html See list of book signings and other literary events coming up in New Orleans Sunday www.nola.com https://www.nola.com/entertainment_life/music/jon-batiste-brings-american-symphony-home-to-new-orleans/article_12025384-96bf-11ee-8c4b-db7644f4884b.html https://www.nola.com/entertainment_life/music/jon-batiste-brings-american-symphony-home-to-new-orleans/article_12025384-96bf-11ee-8c4b-db7644f4884b.html https://www.nolaadore.com/society/events/have-a-merry-month-at-these-holiday-pop-ups/article_37e28e46-946e-11ee-ad6f-bbc2e99df9cd.html Have a Merry Month at these Holiday Pop-Ups Keep your calendar full this month by setting aside some time to attend these festive pop-ups around New Orleans. The more places you visit, the merrier! www.nolaadore.com https://www.nolaadore.com/culture/its-the-holi-date-season-8-unique-winter-outings/article_bc53871a-93c5-11ee-9393-7fd14ecbac64.html It's the Holi-Date Season: 8 Unique Winter Outings Just because it’s the holidays doesn’t mean that every night needs to mean Christmas movies, soup, and vegging out in your pajamas. Get out and enjoy the city as it www.nolaadore.com https://www.whereyat.com/sober-holidays https://www.whereyat.com/sober-holidays Enjoying the Holidays While Staying Sober 07:00 November 23, 2023 By: Amy Kirk-Duvoisin CHRISTMAS PARTIES DON'T NEED BOOZE TO BE FUN "What I don't like about office Christmas parties is looking for a job the next day." —Phyllis Diller The holidays are never a total joy ride and certainly never the "Sleigh Ride" that the Ronettes sang about: "It'll nearly be like a picture print by Currier and Ives / These wonderful things are the things / We remember all through our lives." But wouldn't you like to be able to remember all the "wonderful things" and to remember them throughout the rest of your life? One of the biggest revelations of newly sober people is that they can, for the first time in a long time, remember what happened the night before. Now, when you make good holiday memories, they will stay with you. From: Margarita Bergen Sent: Monday, December 11, 2023 10:49 PM Subject: A Toast to New Orleans and You Good afternoon my darling family and friends. A sunny, cool Monday December 11 is greeting us. Congratulations Saints! I feel blessed to be alive, healthy, and able to have enjoyed a very memorable week & looking forward to another one. Tonight Grammy Award winner Irma Thomas will be entertaining us at the Free concert at St. Louis Cathedral at 6 p.m. “Every day, think as you wake up: Today I am fortunate to be alive, I have a precious human life, I am not going to waste it.” — Dalai Lama XIV. Last minute to pay and RSVP for the spectacular Round Table Luncheon on Friday, December 15 at 11:30 AM at Briquette's. We will be entertained by popular Latin Guitarists Julio and Cesar, talented entertainers Kynt Kenneth Bryant, Kate Fagan Burgun, Marshall Harris, Bill Hudson, Carl Mack, Paul Mauffray, MaryFlynn Thomas, and Suzaune Yee McKamey performing the popular 12 Days of Christmas. Talented New Orleans Queen of Mardi Gras Posters Andrea Mistretta will be unveiling her 2024 Mardi Gras Poster. Limited to only 220 guests. Champagne will be flowing as well as the delicious Cucumber Hendrick's Gin provided by Jorge Lauriano Jr. , Division Manager at William Grant & Sons Darlings last week was a very hectic week, full of fun-filled events. Unfortunately, after attending 4 parties on Friday and the lovely and delicious Hall of Fame Awards Luncheon at Briquette, my light dimmed, and I could not Get -Lit at the spectacular Art Council's Luna Fete Ball. I hate missing it since I have bought an incredibly beautiful gown with colorful lights. I also missed the Opera Guild's Eggnog Soiree. Among the memorable soirees that I attended were the following: The annual Hall of Fame Awards Ceremony of the Louisiana Center for Women in Government and Business .This year,the Center bestowed not just one, but two Lifetime Achievement Awards to Gayle Benson and First Lady Donna Edwards. Both women were honored for their amazing achievements in business and for their incredible generosity they have shown to so so many deserving entities throughout the state. It also inducted into the Hall of Fame Major Andrea Renee Brinkley from the Lafourche Parish Sheriffs Office; New Orleans entrepreneur Laurie Guimont; environmental justice activist Sharon Lavigne, and former Louisiana state representative and founder of Ellevate Julie Stokes. It also honored two outstanding Men for Supporting Strong Women, Dr. Jay Clune, president of Nicholls State University, and Commissioner of Administration for Gov. John Bel Edwards, and former Lieutenant Governor Jay Dardenne. Congratulations to the honorees of Louisiana Center for Women in Government & Business's 2023 Hall of Fame Awards Ceremony at Briquette! It was a memorable and delicious luncheon. Have a blessed week https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Monday-December-11---2023.html?soid=1102589984427&aid=4PbWwR0GHLg Monday December 11, 2023 You don't want to miss this. The Best of New Orleans - Everyday Frank Stansbury Editor ' Publisher LaFete11@att.net 504-450-1955 Click Here to Sign Up for LaFete News Visit our website If you want t myemail.constantcontact.com erptdSos75c61l178c825h0190hhila8t7ul10mi66g55mc3thl0l8mf8m · LaFete News 12-11-23 https://conta.cc/48eNBPa Not to be missed: Irma Thomas performs a free holiday concert at St. Louis Cathedral on Monday, December 11. The concert is produced by French Quarter Festivals, Inc. in partnership with New Orleans & Company for Holidays New Orleans Style. The concert series (with many other musicians and bands performing on different days; check OffBeat listings calendar for the full series) is open to the public with show times generally running one hour. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. Seating is on a first-come basis so be sure to get there early! Hohoho Show is Wed., Dec. 13 at. Chickie Wah wah 2828 Canal St. $7 - advance tixs are $15 at chickiewahwah.com Grid view