Darlings,
We
are blessed! Glorious spring weather greeted us during the Passover and
Easter Week.
As such, many
of us enjoyed the balmy weather to do our gardening or, in my case, attend
fun activities that were scheduled during this past
week.
On a sad
note, we lost one of the pillars of our social community. Mickie Gambino Easterling passed away
this past Monday and a big celebration has been planned as requested in her
honor, this Tuesday at the Saenger Theater from 5 to 7 p.m. My darling friend Sammy Steele took care of her make-up
as Mickey will be sitting with one glass of champagne in one hand and a
cigarette in the other welcoming the mourners at her celebration. May her Soul
Rest in Peace.
Talented
artist George Dureau was sadly
remembered by a standing room only crowd at the lovely memorial in his
honor at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art.
Darlings, I
got some great news! Yesterday, I signed a lease for the new location for
Casell-Bergen Gallery at 1305 Decatur Street, across from the Old U.S. Mint. I
need to keep temporarily operating at my brother Lorenzo Bergen's Studio at 1501
Esplanade until May 17 when I will be able to move in. It is not as large as
Bergen Gallery or Casell but it is close to the French Market, Frenchmen Street,
Esplanade Avenue and there is plenty of parking.
I already got all my 2014 New Orleans Jazz Festival and Congo Square posters and will be offering 20% off all the framing. So please call me at 504-495-9181.
I already got all my 2014 New Orleans Jazz Festival and Congo Square posters and will be offering 20% off all the framing. So please call me at 504-495-9181.
Darlings,
last week was a very busy week for me. Among the many fun things that I did was
to attend on Tuesday, the always fun and super elegant grand Prix D' Elegance
that honored the 2013 Best Dressed Men and Women. The 2013 Hall of Fame Honorees
were Kathleen Mix and C.
Michael Winters and the 2013 Honorees were Allison G.
Ashy, Michael Brinkman, Elaine Toscano Grundmeyer, Holley Haag, Carol Hall,
Alanah Odoms Hebert, Russ Herman, Diane Hollis, Doug Kilton, Bivian “Sonny” Lee,
Ted Martin, Manuel Martinez, Todd P. Murphy, Leslie Andree Perrin, Harry A.
Roach, Paige Royer, Suzanne Scott, Carol Short, Wayne E. Woods and Michael S.
Yenni.
The glamorous luncheon celebrated the
Golden Age of Hollywood with a showing of spring fashions from Chatta Box
Boutique and Jeff’s Haberdashery. The New Orleans Ballet Association (NOBA) and BRAVO once
again were the recipients of the luncheon’s proceeds that help providing the
funds needed to continue NOBA’s nationally award-winning
scholarship. https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151948322060870.1073742229.581200869&type=1&l=257764789b
On
Wednesday, it was time for me to host the popular Royal Sonesta's Round Table
Luncheon. During the luncheon we
celebrated the Spring
Festival Season with three dynamic speakers: Kia Robinson, Programs, Marketing and
Communications Coordinator for the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and
Foundation; Laila Morcos Zissis, representing the
upcoming 41st Annual New Orleans Greek Festival taking place
May 23-25 along the banks of scenic Bayou St. John at Holy Trinity Greek
Orthodox Cathedral; and Jamie
Peckenpaugh, Executive Director of The New Orleans Wine and Food
Experience taking place May 21-24, which showcases local flavors and
innovative culinary creations. Live entertainment was by locally
renowned entertainer and singer Marshall Harris, accompanied by
resident pianist Jim Walpole. The next one will Wednesday, May 21.
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On
Thursday, I attended in the Grand
Ballroom of the Royal Sonesta Hotel, The Big Beat Gala fundraiser to benefit
the New Orleans Jazz
Orchestra. The evening included a cocktail reception featuring both a
silent auction and a performance by the New Orleans Jazz Institute’s (NOJI)
Student Ambassadors, a performance by Irvin Mayfield and the
18-piece NOJO Big Band, plus Ellis Marsalis as both
an honoree and special guest with NOJO. There was a tribute to Fats Domino led by Davell
Crawford, and additional tributes to both Dr. John and Allen Toussaint as well. All
proceeds from The Big Beat will support the New Orleans Jazz
Orchestra. https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151953525745870.1073742231.581200869&type=1&l=6815f75c0e
The following day, I went to see talented Chita
Rivera at Le Petit Theater. She reminisced about her long,
active singing and dancing career.
On Sunday, it was time for Duchess Chiquita Bergen and I
to don our Easter finery in my case, an exquisite beautiful wide brim chapeau,
loaned to me by Fleur de Paris. We participate at the always-fun Chris Owens'
Easter Parade.
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I concluded my week on Monday night where I attended the fun
Gambit's Big Easy Music Award at the Harrah's Theater. Congratulations to
all the winners and most particularly, my darling friends Julio and Cesar
and their band for winning the Best Latin Award.https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151961710800870.1073742233.581200869&type=1&l=21f702d71f
This upcoming week is going to be another marathon of
social activities.
On April 22, the Consulate of Mexico in New Orleans and
the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Foundation are proud to be presenting an art
exhibition by Angelo Gonzalez de la Tijera, “Art Syncopation.” The
opening reception will be at 6 p.m. at 901 Convention Center Blvd. Suite
118.
On Wednesday, April 23,
Project Lazarus is hosting the Annual Guardian Angel Award Gala at the Pavilion
of the Two Sisters in City Park. We are honoring Patricia Denechaud and Archbishop
Emeritus Alfred Hughes as Guardian
Angels and presenting the Pawell-Desrosiers Award to Halloween New Orleans. We
would be honored if you were able to assist us with coverage in New Orleans
Living Magazine! The cocktail hour begins at 6:30.
Darlings, in case you did not know, I have been
celebrating my birthday week - which is actually will be on Thursday, April
24.
I am
going to start my day at 9:30 a.m. when Councilwoman Hon. Kristin
Gisleson Palmer will be presenting me with a
proclamation in the City Council Chambers. I cannot
wait!
At noon on Thursday, April 24, the Hispanic Chamber
of Commerce of Louisiana is having its Board Installation Luncheon Meeting with Keynote Speaker, John N. Kennedy at
the JW Marriott and I will be their guest.
Also this
Thursday, the Angela King Gallery will host a Jazz Fest Photography Show
featuring the works of Bruce Johnson,
Steven Forster, and Alexei
Kazantsev. The opening party will run from 5-7 p.m. with the artists in
attendance. There will be food, wine and music and the public is invited. The
gallery is located at 241 Royal Street in the French
Quarter.
On Friday
night, starting at 7:30, Touro Synagogue will host its 23rd Annual
JazzFest Shabbat, featuring the music of the Joe Krown Trio and the Panorama Jazz Band. Touro’s Cantor, Jamie Marx will lead the 35-member Touro Chorus in songs celebrating both
New Orleans and Jewish traditions. Rabbi
Alexis Berk will officiate over the worship service. The synagogue is
located at 4238 St. Charles Avenue. The public is invited, regardless
of religious affiliation, and the event is free.
On Saturday, April 26, I am going to join Patio Planters
of the Vieux Carre's 68th Birthday Party at the Old Ursuline Convent with
entertainment by Big Easy Award singer Bob Edes and Jim Walpole on
the piano. Not to be missed.
Tuesday, April 22
THNOC to present new exhibition, book from Richard Sexton in April 2014
Projects examine New Orleans's Creole connections to Latin America
New
Orleans is known for its distinctive Creole heritage-evident in its
food, architecture and people-but it is part of an entire family of
Latin Caribbean cities that forged new identities from their colonial
histories. The Historic New Orleans Collection will present "Creole World: Photographs of New Orleans and the Latin Caribbean Sphere," a new exhibition and book by renowned author and photographer Richard Sexton exploring these connections.
Over
the course of 38 years, Sexton travelled across Latin America-from
Haiti, Colombia, Argentina, Cuba and Ecuador back home to New
Orleans-capturing the architectural and urban similarities among these
culturally rich locales. The exhibition of more than 50 color images
will be on view in THNOC's Laura Simon Nelson Galleries for Louisiana
Art, 400 Chartres St. The galleries are open to the public
Tuesday-Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., and admission is free.
In
the accompanying book of the same name, essays by Creole-architecture
scholar Jay D. Edwards and photography historian John H. Lawrence set
the stage for the more than 200 color images by Sexton. Together, the
essays and photographs take readers on a fascinating journey across time
and place, through the ever-changing Creole world. Every aspect of
"Creole World"-from its lively, unpredictable design to its bursts of
color and movement-conveys the excitement of discovery in a land both
foreign and familiar.
The author and contributors will be on hand for a presentation, book
signing and reception Tuesday, April 22, in the Laura Simon Nelson
Galleries, from 6 until 8 p.m. The lavishly illustrated, hardcover book
will retail for $49.95 and will be available for purchase at THNOC,
local bookstores and national online retailers beginning April 15. Books
will also be sold at the event on April 22. For more information,
visit www.hnoc.org or call (504) 523-4662.
Tuesday, April 22 | 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Earth
Day at the New Orleans Botanical Garden in City Park will be a great
event! In its first year, come learn about being Green, listen to live
music and enjoy delicious food! This celebration promises farm stands
with local products, cooking demonstrations, art and plant vendors, live
Bluegrass music, activities for kids and programming/lectures. Free
(donations accepted)
Presented
by the U.S. Green Building Council Louisiana Chapter and the New
Orleans Botanical Garden with support from the New Orleans City Park
Green Team and Friends of City Park. The
LIVING GREEN in New Orleans, EARTH DAY 2014
Today
at 5:00pm - 9:00pm
New Orleans Botanical Garden in City Park
Free and open to the public, donations are accepted
-Food Trucks
-Mojitios, Beer, Soft Drinks and Water
-Cooking
demonstrations by Linda Franzo, Passionate Platter. She will be cooking
with herbs and teaching about herbs! sponsored by Metro Area
Horticulture Foundation
-Sustainability focused information, services and product booths
-Live music
-Activities for kids
-Fire Dancing to close our celebration
-Programing/lectures
5:30-6:15
Emily Riordan from U>S> Green Building Council Center for Green
Schools will talk about "The Importance of Healthy, Green Schools and
Learning Environments" (Teacher CEU"S)
At
6:30pm-7:15 Dana Nunez Brown will give a presentation and book signing
of her book, "Using Plants for Storm water Management: A Green
Infrastructure Guide for the Gulf South." Landscape Architect/Architect
CEU's
7:30pm-8:15 Joann Burke from the
Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation will give a presentation titled
"Saved our lake, working to Save our Coast!" LA Master Naturalist of
Greater new Orleans CEU's
Come out and enjoy an evening at the New Orleans Botanical Garden!
Tuesday, April 22
Swing in the Oaks
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
After
visiting the Earth Day event, bring your blankets, chairs and picnic
fare to this free annual concert on Goldring/Woldenberg Great Lawn
presented by the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra and City Park. Musical
selections include traditional classics and modern favorites - "Light
Cavalry Overture", music from Carmen Suite, selections from Phantom of
the Opera, "Strike Up the Band", "Muppet Medley", a traditional New
Orleans Medley, "Big Band Fantasy", Irving Berlin - A Symphonic
Portrait, and "Stars and Stripes Forever". 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The
Goldring/Woldenberg Great Lawn
Free
The Andrews Brothers
Weekends, April 18 - June 8, 2014
"I
could say 'Bella, bella,' even 'Sehr wunderbar,' but each language only
helps to tell just how grand and charming The Andrews Brothers is." -
Theodore P. Mahne, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune
Don't
miss our latest fun-filled musical comedy at the Stage Door Canteen!
Mistaken identities, madcap comedy, romance and musical treasures come
together in this sweet and hilarious show.
Plus you can add fine dining from Chef John Besh and the American Sector restaurant to complete your evening.
April 23
Wednesday at the Square presents: Theresa Andersson,Paul Sanchez & the Rolling Road Show
The
free concert series is held at Lafayette Square from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
and also includes arts and crafts and food and drink vendors.
Wednesday, April 23
KEHINDE WILEY: AN ECONOMY OF GRACE
An
Economy of Grace, which had its U.S. premiere at the SXSW Film Festival
earlier this year, follows artist Kehinde Wiley as he undertakes an
exciting new project: a series of classical portraits of
African-American women. Wiley specializes in combining beauty, chance,
fantasy, and the real-a talent only partially represented in his
gorgeous paintings. This film offers a unique perspective into the
fullness of his process and the characters at play. In the end, An
Economy of Grace offers up a tantalizing inside look at the intersection
of art and fashion, both of museums and of the streets. The film is an
intimate portrait of one of this generation's most intriguing and
accomplished visionaries, and an exploration of what beauty is in the
21st century. Presented in partnership with the Contemporary Arts
Center.
Contemporary Arts Center,(900 Camp Street)
7:00 p.m.
Admission
NOFS / CAC Members: Free
General: $7.00
4-23-14
Carousel Bar and Lounge Features Post-Jazz Fest Performances
"Jazzy Jams" 2014 Schedule Highlights Include Local Favorites
The
Hotel Monteleone presents "Jazzy Jams" sessions, which features
performances by several locally-based musicians and gives Carousel Bar
and Lounge patrons a place to relax and unwind with exciting New Orleans
music after Jazz Fest closes each day.
Nightly throughout Jazz Fest, the Carousel Bar and Lounge welcomes the following performers:
April 23 - (8:30 PM - 12:30 AM.) Tom Hook/ Wendell Brunious Band
24 - (5 PM - 8 PM) Carl Leblanc Jazz Quartet
24 - (8:30 PM - 12:30 AM) Chance Bushman & Smoking Time 5
25 - (5 PM - 8 PM) Robin Barnes & Jazz Band
25 - (9 PM - 1 AM) Lena Prima and Band
26 - (9 PM - 1 AM) Luther Kent & Jazz Band
27 - (9 PM - 12 AM) Jubilation Band - "Beatles Tribute"
30 - (8:30 PM -12:30 AM) Tom Hook/Wendell Brunious Band
May 1 - (5 PM - 8 PM) Carl Leblanc Jazz Quartet
1 - (8:30 PM - 12:30 AM) Chance Bushman & Smoking Time 5
2 - (5 PM - 8 PM) Robin Barnes & Jazz Band
2 - (9 PM - 1 AM) Jubilation Band
3 - (9 PM - 1 AM) Luther Kent & Jazz Band
4 - (9 PM - 12 AM) Lena Prima & Band
The music series is free and open to Carousel Bar and Lounge patrons.
A long time favorite of both locals and tourists, the Carousel
Bar is the only bar in New Orleans at which patrons sit and revolve
around the room overlooking Royal Street while listening to some of the
city's most talented musicians.
For more information about the Hotel Monteleone and the Jazzy Jams lineup, visit http://hotelmonteleone.com/carouselbarentertainment/ or call 1-866-338-4684. For real time updates for the Hotel Monteleone, connect via Facebook or follow the Hotel on Twitter.
Thursday, April 24![]()
April 24
The Boogie Men - will perform a free concert
this coming Thursday evening, April 24th in Lafreniere Park
on the new Al Copeland Memorial Stage.
Show begins at 6:30pm- 8:30pm.
Bring your lawn chairs, concessions are available.
It should be a beautiful night.
Hope to see you there.
For more info, visit the Lafreniere Park website.
Here is the link:
See you there !!!!
4-24-14
April 24, 25, 26, 27...
No Easter Sunday Show
Show times: Thur/Fri/Sat at 8pm & Sun at 6pm
Tickets $30 and they're going fast
(VIP Reserved, $35, by phone)
Mid City Theatre...
The Golden Girls
3 NEW EPISODES!!
with special guest star,
Miss Becky Allen as Dorothy!!
Now who's ready for fun in April?
No Easter Sunday Show
Show
times: Thur/Fri/Sat at 8pm & Sun at 6pm Tickets $30 and they're
going fast (VIP Reserved, $35, by phone, READ MORE AND ORDER TICKETS
ONLINE
or call 504.488.1460
4-25-14
CUBES
4-26-14
Saturday, April 26
Concert:
Allen Toussaint, Marcia Ball, Walter
"Wolfman" Washington
7:30 PM; $40 GA; $50 VIP
Generations Hall, 310 Andrew Higgins Dr.
Concert:
Allen Toussaint, Marcia Ball, Walter
"Wolfman" Washington
7:30 PM; $40 GA; $50 VIP
Generations Hall, 310 Andrew Higgins Dr.
Witness
some of New Orleans' finest performers as they take the stage at
Generations Hall on Saturday, April 26. Rock'n Roll Hall of Fame
inductee Allen Toussaint, Louisiana Hall of Fame inductee and 5 time
Grammy nominee Marcia Ball, and 2013 Big Easy Music Award Winner Walter
"Wolfman" Washington each perform on this night of unparalleled New
Orleans entertainment.
Sunday, April 26
Trinity Choir bass soloist Ivan Griffin accompanied by pianist Wilfred Delphin from the Xavier Music Department
in a program of sacred music of oratorios and spirituals.
Ivan Griffins performing Sacred Music at Trinity Artist Series
Sunday, April 27 at 5:00pm
Monday, April 28
On
MONDAY, APRIL 28, 2014 Tipitina's Foundation will host the thirteenth
annual INSTRUMENTS A COMIN' benefit concert and silent auction. This
all-star event, held the Monday between Jazz Fest weekends, showcases
the best of New Orleans' music, food, and art. The Battle of the Bands,
Silent Auction, and Street Festival will begin at 6:00PM with doors to
the benefit concert opening at 8:00PM.
This year's benefit concert lineup includes:
Galactic, Anders Osborne, Dumpstaphunk, Nathan & The Zydeco Cha-Chas, New Orleans Suspects, Bonerama, Walter "Wolfman" Washington, Susan Cowsill, Honey Island Swamp Band, Flow Tribe, & Naughty Professor
OUTDOOR Events begin at 6:00PM and include a silent auction, Walk of Fame and Wall of Fame induction ceremony, silent auction, food, and drink, and a battle of the bands between IAC recipient schools. This year's Wall of Fame inductees are longtime friends of Tipitina's Foundation-Phish. The Walk of Fame inductee is renowned New Orleans trumpeter and composer Terence Blanchard.
Every dollar raised at Instruments A Comin' goes to purchasing high-quality musical instruments for New Orleans area school and after school music programs.
Purchase your tickets at www.Tipitinas.com or call the box office at (504) 895-8477.
Sponsorship opportunities are available by calling Tipitina's Foundation at (504) 309-7934.
This year's benefit concert lineup includes:
Galactic, Anders Osborne, Dumpstaphunk, Nathan & The Zydeco Cha-Chas, New Orleans Suspects, Bonerama, Walter "Wolfman" Washington, Susan Cowsill, Honey Island Swamp Band, Flow Tribe, & Naughty Professor
OUTDOOR Events begin at 6:00PM and include a silent auction, Walk of Fame and Wall of Fame induction ceremony, silent auction, food, and drink, and a battle of the bands between IAC recipient schools. This year's Wall of Fame inductees are longtime friends of Tipitina's Foundation-Phish. The Walk of Fame inductee is renowned New Orleans trumpeter and composer Terence Blanchard.
Every dollar raised at Instruments A Comin' goes to purchasing high-quality musical instruments for New Orleans area school and after school music programs.
Purchase your tickets at www.Tipitinas.com or call the box office at (504) 895-8477.
Sponsorship opportunities are available by calling Tipitina's Foundation at (504) 309-7934.
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