A Toast to New Orleans and YOU. Week- January 15-22: MLK/ Good Apple Gala/ Compañia Nacional de Danza of Spain Reception, and Performance and more......

A Toast to New Orleans and YOU. Week- January 15-22: MLK/ Good Apple Gala/ Compañia Nacional de Danza of Spain Reception, and Performance and more...... Good afternoon my darling family and friends. It is Monday, January 15 - Martin Luther King Day. I feel blessed to have been alive to enjoy a fun-filled weekend & look forward to the Ballet Association 's Triple Crown Festivities that include a reception in honor the Compañia Nacional de Danza from Spain & the return of Compañia Nacional de Danza (CNdD), Spain’s premier, national dance company, after 22 years for a rare New Orleans engagement. "Wake up every Monday knowing that you can create something amazing this week"😘 Stay warm & take care of pets and plants. The last night of the spectacular production of My Fair Lady was truly memorable. The cast was so talented, and I was fortunate to meet David Andrews Rogers - the Music Director / Conductor and the dashing Professor Higgins played by Jonathan Grunert! I was blessed to have seen Sir Rex Hamilton on stage in one of the My Fair Lady US Tour.! OMG what a spectacular and delicious 2nd Annual New Orleans Tourism and Cultural Fund Honor Gala at the Sugar Mills. Congratulations to the honorees. I love seeing so many longtime friends including talented Arthel Neville who I haven't seen for years . What a fun night at the spectacular Opera Creole’s Queen Charlotte Masquerade Ball at the Marigny Opera House! It was, indeed, a mélange of history and happenings that only take place in New Orleans when Opera Créole hosted "CHEVALIER AND CHARLOTTE": A MASKED BALL Friday featuring Wanda Rouzan as Queen Charlotte from the "Bridgerton" series and violinist Brandon Harris as Le Chevalier de St. Georges. May be an image of 5 people and wedding Darlings, before I share all the festivities associated with this upcoming week, I want to remind you to RSVP and pay to participate in the upcoming ROUND TABLE LUNCHEON: No description available. 🎭 Crawl Into Carnival 🍾 This special edition of Margarita Bergen’s ‘Roundtable Luncheon’ is a kickoff to the final two weeks of Carnival excitement! Curated by Jazz Crawl Productions with an array of cultural performances and interactive festivities, we’re looking forward to making this an annual celebration every second Monday before Mardi Gras Day. 🍾 -------------------------------------------------- 📍 New Orleans Jazz Museum 📅 12pm, Monday, Jan. 29th -------------------------------------------------- 🔖 $75 All-Inclusive 📲 Several Payment Options: Venmo, Cash App, Zelle, PayPal, Check 🔗 jazzcrawl.com/rtl/#pay -------------------------------------------------- ------------------------- 🍴 FOOD 🍴 -- 🌶️ Creole Cuisine 👑 King Cake ------------------------- 🥂 DRINKS 🥂 -- 🍾 Champagne 🍷 Wine 🍹 Batch Cocktails ------------------------- 🎭 CULTURE 🎭 -- 🪶 Mardi Gras Indians 🎺 Second Line Brass 🌟 Second Line Grand Marshal ☂️ Baby Dolls ------------------------- 🎉 ENTERTAINMENT 🎉 -- 🎵 Live Music ☂️ Second Line Parade 👑 Royal Raffle🎭 Costume Contests 🎞️ Exclusive Film Snippets ------------------------- -------------------------------------------------- The $75- all-inclusive price includes a delicious luncheon, champagne/wines . Make your reservations now by making payment by Zelle, Venmo or by sending a check to Margarita Bergen, 811 Marigny Street, Unit C, NO 70117 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Along with the festivities of Carnival 2024, the month of January has also brought the death of three of my darling longtime friends: Conductor Robert Lyall, Jackie Elliot and Lisa Slatten. There were so much part of our New Orleans community and will be forever missed. May their souls RIP. https://www.wabe.org/mlks-i-have-a-dream-speech-among-tvs-75-biggest-moments-released-before-75th-emmys/ MLK's 'I Have a Dream' speech among TV's 75 biggest moments, released before 75th Emmys - WABE The moon landing, the Beatles’ first appearance on American TV and the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech are among the 75 Most Impactful Television Moments […] www.wabe.org  https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Monday-January-15---2024.html?soid=1102589984427&aid=wDqAunltkV0 Monday January 15, 2024 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 EDWARD ALBEE'S WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? Monday, January 15, 2024 Add to Calendar Additional Dates Thursday, January 18, 2024 Monday, January 22, 2024 Thursday, January 25, 2024 Monday, January 29, 2024 Location Le Petit Theatre 616 St. Peter St. New Orleans, LA 504.522.2081 NO Chamber of Commerce Women's Business Alliance Seminar: Planning Your Pivot Thursday, January 18 l 5:00pm - 7:00pm Panel discussion followed by open networking over cocktails. Ticket includes 2 wine tickets and hors d'oeuvres. *Registration closes at 12pm the day of* THE GOOD APPLE GALA CELEBRATES THE INCREDIBLE WORK OF OUR NETWORK AND PARTNERS Each year, Louisiana Appleseed hosts a Good Apple Gala to celebrate the previous year's work performed. During the Good Apple Gala, Appleseed awards select volunteers who have risen above the typical pro bono commitment with a Pro Bono Good Apple Award. We also take a moment to celebrate pillars within our communities whose daily lives align with Louisiana Appleseed's mission to increase Access to Justice, Opportunity, and Education, with a Social Justice Good Apple Award Good Apple Community Justice Honorees RON FORMAN, Audubon Nature Institute MARK SUPRENANT, Adams and Reese LLP Good Apple Pro Bono Honorees JOANNA BROCHADO, Entergy Texas DANIEL LAGRONE, Association of Corporate Counsel—Louisiana Every Monday January through March Opera Guild Home Tours Benefits: Women’s Guild of the New Orleans Opera Tickets: $20, 25% discount for LA residents with ID Location: 2504 Prytania St. Contact: 504-529-2278 x234, neworleansopera.org/womens-guild-of-the-new-orleans-opera-association January 19 Blush Ball 2024 Benefits: Pussyfooters Tickets: $45 Location: 310 Andrew Higgins Blvd. Contact: 504-896-2345, pussyfooters.org January 19 A Murder Mystery Evening Benefits: Women’s Guild of the New Orleans Opera Tickets: $110 Location: 2504 Prytania St. Contact: 504-267-9534, noo-internet.choicecrm.net/templates/NOO/?event_ids=446#/events January 19, February 20, March 1 The BRAVO Triple Crown Event Benefits: New Orleans Ballet Association Tickets: $1250 (includes admission for all 3 events) Location: 701 Chartres St., 300 Gravier St., 1419 Basin St. Contact: 504-522-0996 x208, nobadance.com/about-noba/support/bravo-triple-crown-event NOBA Announces BRAVO Triple Crown Events / www.whereyat.com  BRAVO’S Fabulous Three-Event Package Celebrating The Season We cordially invite you to our Triple Crown package, a lavish extravaganza celebrating the stars of the 2023-2024 season. Join us for three extraordinary events that promise to dazzle your senses and leave you with unforgettable memories, all while supporting the vibrant world of dance and a local luminary close to our hearts. January 19 – Compañia Nacional de Danza Reception, The Cabildo, 6:30-8:30pm Join dignitaries and the artists from Spain as we launch the renowned dance company’s North American tour. This exclusive soirée honors the deep-rooted historical and cultural connections between New Orleans and Spain. Revel in the enchanting ambiance as you savor a Spanish-inspired culinary, including delectable tapas, crafted cocktails, and Spanish wines. VIP patrons will enjoy an intimate pre-party at 5:30pm with dignitaries at the iconic Pontalba building, hosted by Glen and Marilyn Smith. February 20 – Benefactor Dinner, The Windsor Court Hotel, 6:00pm: Join us for an opulent evening as we pay tribute to Charlotte Bollinger, an outstanding NOBA board member and former chair, for her unwavering dedication to the organization. Hosted by The Windsor Court Hotel, this affair begins with a glamorous cocktail reception in the elegant Le Salon. In the Chinoiserie Room on the 23rd floor, savor a sumptuous three-course dinner prepared by Executive Chef Vlad Kogan. Be part of the excitement with a live auction and cherished gifts generously provided by Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry, ensuring you take home a piece of the magic. March 1 – Exclusive, Intimate Presentation of Les Ballets de Monte’s Carlo’s LAC (Swan Lake) in a Rare Behind-the-Scenes Experience, Mahalia Jackson Theater, 6:30pm: Prepare to be captivated like never before as NOBA takes you behind the curtain for the first time in our history with a mesmerizing presentation of Les Ballets de Monte’s Carlo’s LAC, a visually stunning and expertly danced masterpiece reimagining Swan Lake. Witness the artistry that goes into each performance as the curtain opens at 7pm before the 7:30pm show and during intermission, revealing the enchanting world of stagecraft – changing of the sets, dancers warming up, stagehands at work, and more. Dressed in black and white (feathers encouraged!), ascend the front steps of the theater to the lobby, where you will enjoy open bar and food. Your evening will be enriched with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres in an open-seating theater format. When the final curtain falls, indulge in champagne, delectable desserts, music, and more with the https://www.nola.com/entertainment_life/home_garden/its-tulip-time-dan-gill-explains-how-to-plant-them/article_5f37fc5a-adc4-11ee-a476-8fc04fc5e43e.html#tncms-source=the-latest It's almost tulip time. Here's what you should know to plant them. / www.nola.com 