Darlings,
Ever since my return from my brief vacation to Destin with my darling dog Chiquita and her canine friends, I have been in a social whirl. So what else is new?
Well, I attended the lovely networking at the Marais Hotel: An Evening with World Trade Center, World Affairs Council and New Orleans Board of Trade. I love networking and seeing fellow business people.
On Saturday, after working at Casell Bergen Gallery, I stepped out to attend the Disco-themed 16th annual CHAIRISH THE CHILDREN at the Louisiana's Children Museum. It was so much fun and reminded me a little bit of the ‘70s in Studio 54 in NYC where I was a regular.
16th Annual CHAIRISH THE CHILDREN (19 photos)
That evening I was invited by Willie Fiske, owner of the Bombay Club, to toast her late husband and my dearly departed friend, Richard Fiske, and the move of The Bombay Club to its new digs - the Chateau Lemoyne
By the way, in case you missed it, I made the list!
Darlings, this upcoming week is going to be a social marathon especially on Wednesday, August 27, when the cultural season kicks off with the Sixth Annual Culture Collision. This FREE annual happy hour will be at a new location: The National WWII Museum's US Freedom Pavilion in The Boeing Center. The event will run from 5:30-8:00 p.m.
This year, the annual event will bring together more than 60 of New Orleans' nonprofit visual and performing arts organizations -- including Southern Rep! Attendees will have a chance to scope out upcoming performances, take advantage of exclusive ticket promotions, and meet like-minded arts and theater lovers. I never miss this fabulous forum!
That evening my darling friend, composer/conductor Raul Gomez and his lovely wife Ruby Lou Smith have invited me to Compleat Stage's latest offering, “An Evening of Short Stories and Sounds,” that takes the stage Wednesday, Aug. 27, at The Frenchmen Theatre. Ruby Lou, Compleat Stage’s artistic director, and her collaborator husband view a script as an incomplete entity, an opportunity, and seek to infuse it with multiple perspectives and artistic disciplines. http://www.theneworleansadvocate.com/entertainment/arts/9984458-171/actors-musicians-artists-ask-audience
Talented fiddler and vocalist Amanda Shaw will be entertaining the audience at Wednesday at the Point at the Algiers Point Ferry Landing at 5:30 p.m.
On Thursday, August 28, it is The Hispanic Business Conference and Tradeshow from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Harrah's New Orleans -Vieux Carre Ballroom I & II.
Darlings, as you know in New Orleans, we associate Labor Day Weekend with Southern Decadence; at least the businesses in the French Quarter like Casell-Bergen do.
NEW ORLEANS PREPARES FOR 43RD ANNUAL SOUTHERN DECADENCE CELEBRATION
Organizers anticipate over 150,000 participants to annual Labor Day extravaganza! In preparation for the 43rd Annual Southern Decadence Celebration in New Orleans, the 2014 Grand Marshal Reba Douglas and her co-Grand Marshals Chad Boutte and Aubrey Synclair announced the official schedule of activities for one of the South’s largest celebration of Gay life, music and culture.
Participants from around the world are expected to join revelers from around the country in New Orleans for four days of street parties, drag shows, fundraisers, parades and more. The 2014 Southern Decadence theme is “The Big Top, Welcome to The Gayest Show on Earth.” Its official colors are canary yellow, turquoise blue and pearl white. Its official song is "Work Bitch” by Britney Spears. The official nonprofit beneficiary of Southern Decadence is PFLAG-New Orleans, whose mission is to promote the health and well being of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender persons as well as their families and friends. (See below for complete calendar)
Organizers anticipate over 150,000 participants to annual Labor Day extravaganza! In preparation for the 43rd Annual Southern Decadence Celebration in New Orleans, the 2014 Grand Marshal Reba Douglas and her co-Grand Marshals Chad Boutte and Aubrey Synclair announced the official schedule of activities for one of the South’s largest celebration of Gay life, music and culture.
Participants from around the world are expected to join revelers from around the country in New Orleans for four days of street parties, drag shows, fundraisers, parades and more. The 2014 Southern Decadence theme is “The Big Top, Welcome to The Gayest Show on Earth.” Its official colors are canary yellow, turquoise blue and pearl white. Its official song is "Work Bitch” by Britney Spears. The official nonprofit beneficiary of Southern Decadence is PFLAG-New Orleans, whose mission is to promote the health and well being of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender persons as well as their families and friends. (See below for complete calendar)
On Friday, August 29, Host Peggy Scott Laborde, Beatles historian and author Bruce Spizer, retired WTIX DJ Bob Walker, WYES’ Marcia Kavanaugh and singer/bandleader “Deacon John” Moore reminisce about The Beatles’ historic visit to New Orleans in 1964 in a special edition of STEPPIN’ OUT. WHEN THE BEATLES INVADED NEW ORLEANS: A STEPPIN’ OUT SPECIAL premieres on Friday, August 29 at 7:30 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. on WYES-TV/Channel 12.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS: "Deacon John" Moore performs "If I Fell" (It is a beautiful performance.) and rare snapshots of The Beatles performing on stage from photographer Ted Rozumalski.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS: "Deacon John" Moore performs "If I Fell" (It is a beautiful performance.) and rare snapshots of The Beatles performing on stage from photographer Ted Rozumalski.
Darlings, talking about the Beatles, the annual Royal Sonesta 's Round Table Luncheon saluting the Cultural Arts will be on Wednesday, September 3 at noon at the lovely Fleur de Lis Suite. With the theme of Beatles invading New Orleans guests are inviting to don ‘60s attire to listen to these fabulous invited guests: Robert Lyall, Artistic Director of the New Orleans Opera; Jenny Hamilton, Executive Director of New Orleans Ballet Association;Susan Taylor, Director of the New Orleans Museum of Art; James William Boyd, CEO of the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra; and Dennis Assaf,Artistic Director of the Jefferson Parish Performing Arts Society.
The entertainment of Beatles songs will be by talented Leslie Castay and Cliff Johnson. Luncheon tickets are $50 with advance reservations or $55 at the door. Parking will be validated. For reservations, contact Noel Scallan at 504-553-2220 or email her at nscallan@sonesta.com.
And, speaking of fabulous entertainment, you must not miss the performances this weekend of my darling friend and talented, sultry chanteuse Anais St. John, as she pays tribute to the late Queen of Disco, Donna Summer. The place is The Allways Theatre, 1030 Marigny Street (at St. Claude Ave.), just up the street from where I live, and the dates are Friday and Saturday, August 29 and 30 at 8 p.m. The theater will be set up like a 1970s disco with an open dance floor, disco lights revolving from the ceiling, and other retro touches. Anais will be belting out such classic disco tunes made famous by Donna Summer, including “Last Dance,” “Hot Stuff,” “Bad Girls,” “On the Radio” and many more. Come dressed in your “Saturday Night Fever” outfits and dance your you-know-what’s off! It’s going to be fun!!
Tickets are $20. For reservations call (504) 758-5590 or visit http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/766636. Website http://theallwayslounge.net/
And, lest we forget, August 29 is the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. There will be a number of memorial events around that date but the most varied and poignant is the annual Katrina Artistically Remembered commemoration being held at the Canal Place Theaters on the evening of Thursday, August 28. Started the year after Katrina by Armand and Patty St. Martin, the event has grown to include screenings of original films, both documentaries and shorts; displays of Katrina photos; musical performances of original Katrina-related songs; poetry readings and more. The event is free and it runs from 9 p.m. till midnight. Validated parking for $2 in the Canal Place garage.
Have a wonderful week!
Photos from this past week
At LeMarais Hotel, where there was An Evening with World Trade Ctr., World Affairs Council & N.O. Board of Trade -
A Toast to new digs for the Bombay Club!
The place to be was last night was the Bombay Club for a toast to Richard Fiske, RIP, and his Willie who is moving the Bombay Club to new digs -http://www.bestofneworleans.com/blogofneworleans/archives/2014/08/15/bombay-club-relocating-to-new-space-at-chateau-lemoyne#.U_ILVkP5w4w.facebook — with Willie Fiske.
COOLINARY NEW ORLEANS - CELEBRATING DINING IN AMERICA'S MOST DELICIOUS CITY!
During the month of August, enjoy 2-3 course lunch menus for $20 or less and 3 course dinner menus at $35 or less at over 50 award winning restaurants. Experience cuisine that delights your palate and is an integral part of the history, fabric and culture of New Orleans.
More and more restaurants are signing up every day so be sure to check back often. It's going to be a delicious summer! Don't forget to ask for the Chef's COOLinary Menu.
TOUR OF THE MEDITERRANEAN
August 25-30: Spain
The city's first true tapas eatery, Vega Tapas Café is located at 2051 Metairie Road in Old Metairie and is open for dinner Monday through Saturday at 5:30pm.
Visit www.vegatapascafe - for more information.
The special tour tasting menus, which cost $27 per person plus tax and gratuity (the price has remained the same for the past five years!), consist of 5-8 small plate courses crafted around the classic flavors of each country. "Tour Travelers" also have the option of pairing regional wines (when available) with each tasting for an additional $15 per person.
The Sixth Annual Culture Collision
A City-Wide Celebration to Kick-Off the Cultural Season in New Orleans
Hosted by WWNO
August 27: Amanda Shaw
Gal Holiday and the Honky Tonk Revue
DJ Rik Ducci ttp://wednesdaysonthepoint.com/#sectionAbout
Concerts are held from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the Algiers Ferry Landing every Wednesday evening .
Algiers Ferry Landing * 200 Morgan Street, New Orleans
Wed, Aug 27
Compleat Stage presents An Evening of Short Stories and Sounds
Thursday, August 28
7pm-10pm
The official Southern Decadence 2014 VIP Kick-off Party, hosted by Grand Marshals XL Chad Boutte, Reba Douglas & Aubrey Synclaire with open vodka bar, hors d'oeuvres, special performances & live auction, benefiting the official charity, PFLAG New Orleans, advance tickets $50 Buy Tickets/ $65 at the door, House of Blues. The event will be followed by a parade to Harrah’s Casino
9:30pm-3pm, Harrah's New Orleans presents Southern Decadence Kick Off Party featuring music by DJ Lady Bunny with special guest performance by Jujubee, and special appearance by Southern Decadence Grand Marshals XL Chad Boutte, Reba Douglas & Aubrey Synclaire. $5 admission with all door proceeds benefiting the official charity, PFLAG New Orleans. Advance tickets may be purchased HERE, (VIP reservations are available by calling 504.265.7976 or email HERE), Masquerade @ Harrah's New Orleans
Friday, August 29
7pm - Knights of Decadence Float Parade, begins at Elysian Fields next to Washington Park in the Marigny.
9pm- 2am - Southern Decadence Block Party, The Phoenix
11pm - Annual Official Southern Decadence Grand Marshals’ Drag Show SDGMs XL with former SDGMs & many others at The Golden Lantern, 1239 Royal Street.
Saturday, August 30
5pm – 8:30 pm - 10th annual Bourbon Street Extravaganza, a free outdoor concert at the corner of Bourbon and St. Ann with performances by Sandy Anderson, Inaya Day, Waylon Payne & Jeanie Tracy.
Sunday, August 31
11am - Southern Decadence Street Party with music & entertainment, Official Home of Southern Decadence: Golden Lantern, 1239 Royal Street.
2pm sharp - The 4oth Annual Official Southern Decadence Walking Parade. Parade led by SDGMs XL. The Golden Lantern at the official home of Southern Decadence, The Golden Lantern, 1239 Royal Street.
4pm - 21st Annual Official Southern Decadence Bead Toss led by SDGMs XL, hosted by the Susan Lucci's: Rip & Marsha, sponsored Ambush Mag & SouthernDecadence.COM, AMBUSH Headquarters Balcony, 828 Bourbon St.
9pm RuPaul's Drag Race performers Willam Belli and Detox, plus the Southern Decadence Grand Marshals at House of Blues, 225 Decatur Street.
Monday, September 1st
2pm, 17th Annual Southern Decadence Survivors Outer Loop Bar Crawl led by Cruise Director - Ted Mahaffy, honoring SDGMs XL Chad Boutte, Reba Douglas & Aubrey Synclaire, beginning with snacks at The Corner Pocket, then to The Double Play, Le Roundup, Voodoo Bar, ending with a BBQ @ GrandPre's
Visit the Official Southern Decadence website for a full schedule of the weekend’s events.. Media Contact: For Interview Requests with Grand Marshal Reba Douglas, please contact Laura Tennyson at lauratennyson_2@msn.com or 504 319-9943.
TIME
8:00pm - 9:30pm
An Evening of Short Stories and Sounds will celebrate the simplicity and style of short-form storytelling. Compleat Stage company members will visit the worlds of 3 short stories, with musical explorations provided by the Incense Merchants.
This performance is the eighth and final episode of Compleat Stage’s inaugural season of ROOT Series. Reserve your tickets online at www.compleatstage.orgin order to secure a seat. Admission is “pay-what-you-will” at the door
This performance is the eighth and final episode of Compleat Stage’s inaugural season of ROOT Series. Reserve your tickets online at www.compleatstage.orgin order to secure a seat. Admission is “pay-what-you-will” at the door
August 27
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Final Performance!
11:45am
The Victory Belles present Spirit of America
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The Victory Belles present Spirit of America
Only one more chance to salute the USA with the Victory Belles' newest red, white, and blue celebration! Featuring a potpourri of songs from the Great American Song Book written by Great American composers including Hoagy Carmichael's Heart & Soul, Jerome Kern's Long Ago and Far Away, and Sammy Cahn and Jule Styne's Time After Time- plus folk, bluegrass, and patriotic classics such as Take Me Out to the Ballgame, This Land Is Your Land, I'll Be Seeing You, and America the Beautiful, among many others - this uplifting musical revue will have you beaming with pride and patriotism.
Thursday, August 28
5:30pm - 7pm
1421 Josephine St. (between Prytania and Coliseum)
FREE for PRC members / $10 for non-members
Tour the Rountree House, a rare Gothic Revival house that is included in PRC's logo and is widely attributed to noted architect James Freret.
Tour the Rountree House, a rare Gothic Revival house that is included in PRC's logo and is widely attributed to noted architect James Freret.
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August 28- 31
2014 Southern Decadence Official Schedule of Activities
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7pm-10pm
The official Southern Decadence 2014 VIP Kick-off Party, hosted by Grand Marshals XL Chad Boutte, Reba Douglas & Aubrey Synclaire with open vodka bar, hors d'oeuvres, special performances & live auction, benefiting the official charity, PFLAG New Orleans, advance tickets $50 Buy Tickets/ $65 at the door, House of Blues. The event will be followed by a parade to Harrah’s Casino
9:30pm-3pm, Harrah's New Orleans presents Southern Decadence Kick Off Party featuring music by DJ Lady Bunny with special guest performance by Jujubee, and special appearance by Southern Decadence Grand Marshals XL Chad Boutte, Reba Douglas & Aubrey Synclaire. $5 admission with all door proceeds benefiting the official charity, PFLAG New Orleans. Advance tickets may be purchased HERE, (VIP reservations are available by calling 504.265.7976 or email HERE), Masquerade @ Harrah's New Orleans
Friday, August 29
7pm - Knights of Decadence Float Parade, begins at Elysian Fields next to Washington Park in the Marigny.
9pm- 2am - Southern Decadence Block Party, The Phoenix
11pm - Annual Official Southern Decadence Grand Marshals’ Drag Show SDGMs XL with former SDGMs & many others at The Golden Lantern, 1239 Royal Street.
Saturday, August 30
5pm – 8:30 pm - 10th annual Bourbon Street Extravaganza, a free outdoor concert at the corner of Bourbon and St. Ann with performances by Sandy Anderson, Inaya Day, Waylon Payne & Jeanie Tracy.
Sunday, August 31
11am - Southern Decadence Street Party with music & entertainment, Official Home of Southern Decadence: Golden Lantern, 1239 Royal Street.
2pm sharp - The 4oth Annual Official Southern Decadence Walking Parade. Parade led by SDGMs XL. The Golden Lantern at the official home of Southern Decadence, The Golden Lantern, 1239 Royal Street.
4pm - 21st Annual Official Southern Decadence Bead Toss led by SDGMs XL, hosted by the Susan Lucci's: Rip & Marsha, sponsored Ambush Mag & SouthernDecadence.COM, AMBUSH Headquarters Balcony, 828 Bourbon St.
9pm RuPaul's Drag Race performers Willam Belli and Detox, plus the Southern Decadence Grand Marshals at House of Blues, 225 Decatur Street.
Monday, September 1st
2pm, 17th Annual Southern Decadence Survivors Outer Loop Bar Crawl led by Cruise Director - Ted Mahaffy, honoring SDGMs XL Chad Boutte, Reba Douglas & Aubrey Synclaire, beginning with snacks at The Corner Pocket, then to The Double Play, Le Roundup, Voodoo Bar, ending with a BBQ @ GrandPre's
Visit the Official Southern Decadence website for a full schedule of the weekend’s events.. Media Contact: For Interview Requests with Grand Marshal Reba Douglas, please contact Laura Tennyson at lauratennyson_2@msn.com or 504 319-9943.
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From: margaritabergen@hotmail.com
Subject: A Toast to New Orleans: Aug. 26-Sept.3- Cultural Collision/Southern Decadence & Round Table Luncheon
Date: Tue, 26 Aug 2014 20:36:51 +0000
Darlings,
Ever since my return from my brief vacation to Destin with my darling dog Chiquita and her canine friends, I have been in a social whirl. So what else is new?
Well, I attended the lovely networking at the Marais Hotel: An Evening with World Trade Center, World Affairs Council and New Orleans Board of Trade. I love networking and seeing fellow business people.
On Saturday, after working at Casell Bergen Gallery, I stepped out to attend the Disco-themed 16th annual CHAIRISH THE CHILDREN at the Louisiana's Children Museum. It was so much fun and reminded me a little bit of the ‘70s in Studio 54 in NYC where I was a regular.
16th Annual CHAIRISH THE CHILDREN (19 photos)
That evening I was invited by Willie Fiske, owner of the Bombay Club, to toast her late husband and my dearly departed friend, Richard Fiske, and the move of The Bombay Club to its new digs - the Chateau Lemoyne
By the way, in case you missed it, I made the list!
Darlings, the NEW ORLEANS COMMUNITY IS MOURNING THE DEATH OF MY DARLING FRIEND WALKER RONALDSON .
Funeral Services will be held at Christ Church Cathedral in New Orleans on Wednesday, August 27 at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will be at 10:00 a.m. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, August 28 at St. James Episcopal Church in Baton Rouge at 11:00 a.m. with visitation at 10:00 a.m. Graveside service to follow at Roselawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions are requested to be made to the English Speaking Union Scholarship Fund, the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, Christ Church Cathedral, St. James Episcopal Church or a
http://obits.nola.com/obituaries/nola/obituary.aspx?pid=172212453
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- See more at: http://obits.nola.com/obituaries/nola/obituary.aspx?pid=172212453#sthash.Ygsd2NN6.dpuf
Darlings, this upcoming week is going to be a social marathon especially on Wednesday, August 27, when the cultural season kicks off with the Sixth Annual Culture Collision. This FREE annual happy hour will be at a new location: The National WWII Museum's US Freedom Pavilion in The Boeing Center. The event will run from 5:30-8:00 p.m.
This year, the annual event will bring together more than 60 of New Orleans' nonprofit visual and performing arts organizations -- including Southern Rep! Attendees will have a chance to scope out upcoming performances, take advantage of exclusive ticket promotions, and meet like-minded arts and theater lovers. I never miss this fabulous forum!
That evening my darling friend, composer/conductor Raul Gomez and his lovely wife Ruby Lou Smith have invited me to Compleat Stage's latest offering, “An Evening of Short Stories and Sounds,” that takes the stage Wednesday, Aug. 27, at The Frenchmen Theatre. Ruby Lou, Compleat Stage’s artistic director, and her collaborator husband view a script as an incomplete entity, an opportunity, and seek to infuse it with multiple perspectives and artistic disciplines. http://www.theneworleansadvocate.com/entertainment/arts/9984458-171/actors-musicians-artists-ask-audience
Talented fiddler and vocalist Amanda Shaw will be entertaining the audience at Wednesday at the Point at the Algiers Point Ferry Landing at 5:30 p.m.
On Thursday, August 28, it is The Hispanic Business Conference and Tradeshow from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Harrah's New Orleans -Vieux Carre Ballroom I & II.
Darlings, as you know in New Orleans, we associate Labor Day Weekend with Southern Decadence; at least the businesses in the French Quarter like Casell-Bergen do.
NEW ORLEANS PREPARES FOR 43RD ANNUAL SOUTHERN DECADENCE CELEBRATION
Organizers anticipate over 150,000 participants to annual Labor Day extravaganza! In preparation for the 43rd Annual Southern Decadence Celebration in New Orleans, the 2014 Grand Marshal Reba Douglas and her co-Grand Marshals Chad Boutte and Aubrey Synclair announced the official schedule of activities for one of the South’s largest celebration of Gay life, music and culture.
Participants from around the world are expected to join revelers from around the country in New Orleans for four days of street parties, drag shows, fundraisers, parades and more. The 2014 Southern Decadence theme is “The Big Top, Welcome to The Gayest Show on Earth.” Its official colors are canary yellow, turquoise blue and pearl white. Its official song is "Work Bitch” by Britney Spears. The official nonprofit beneficiary of Southern Decadence is PFLAG-New Orleans, whose mission is to promote the health and well being of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender persons as well as their families and friends. (See below for complete calendar)
Organizers anticipate over 150,000 participants to annual Labor Day extravaganza! In preparation for the 43rd Annual Southern Decadence Celebration in New Orleans, the 2014 Grand Marshal Reba Douglas and her co-Grand Marshals Chad Boutte and Aubrey Synclair announced the official schedule of activities for one of the South’s largest celebration of Gay life, music and culture.
Participants from around the world are expected to join revelers from around the country in New Orleans for four days of street parties, drag shows, fundraisers, parades and more. The 2014 Southern Decadence theme is “The Big Top, Welcome to The Gayest Show on Earth.” Its official colors are canary yellow, turquoise blue and pearl white. Its official song is "Work Bitch” by Britney Spears. The official nonprofit beneficiary of Southern Decadence is PFLAG-New Orleans, whose mission is to promote the health and well being of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender persons as well as their families and friends. (See below for complete calendar)
On Friday, August 29, Host Peggy Scott Laborde, Beatles historian and author Bruce Spizer, retired WTIX DJ Bob Walker, WYES’ Marcia Kavanaugh and singer/bandleader “Deacon John” Moore reminisce about The Beatles’ historic visit to New Orleans in 1964 in a special edition of STEPPIN’ OUT. WHEN THE BEATLES INVADED NEW ORLEANS: A STEPPIN’ OUT SPECIAL premieres on Friday, August 29 at 7:30 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. on WYES-TV/Channel 12.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS: "Deacon John" Moore performs "If I Fell" (It is a beautiful performance.) and rare snapshots of The Beatles performing on stage from photographer Ted Rozumalski.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS: "Deacon John" Moore performs "If I Fell" (It is a beautiful performance.) and rare snapshots of The Beatles performing on stage from photographer Ted Rozumalski.
Darlings, talking about the Beatles, the annual Royal Sonesta 's Round Table Luncheon saluting the Cultural Arts will be on Wednesday, September 3 at noon at the lovely Fleur de Lis Suite. With the theme of Beatles invading New Orleans guests are inviting to don ‘60s attire to listen to these fabulous invited guests: Robert Lyall, Artistic Director of the New Orleans Opera; Jenny Hamilton, Executive Director of New Orleans Ballet Association;Susan Taylor, Director of the New Orleans Museum of Art; James William Boyd, CEO of the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra; and Dennis Assaf,Artistic Director of the Jefferson Parish Performing Arts Society.
The entertainment of Beatles songs will be by talented Leslie Castay and Cliff Johnson. Luncheon tickets are $50 with advance reservations or $55 at the door. Parking will be validated. For reservations, contact Noel Scallan at 504-553-2220 or email her at nscallan@sonesta.com.
And, speaking of fabulous entertainment, you must not miss the performances this weekend of my darling friend and talented, sultry chanteuse Anais St. John, as she pays tribute to the late Queen of Disco, Donna Summer. The place is The Allways Theatre, 1030 Marigny Street (at St. Claude Ave.), just up the street from where I live, and the dates are Friday and Saturday, August 29 and 30 at 8 p.m. The theater will be set up like a 1970s disco with an open dance floor, disco lights revolving from the ceiling, and other retro touches. Anais will be belting out such classic disco tunes made famous by Donna Summer, including “Last Dance,” “Hot Stuff,” “Bad Girls,” “On the Radio” and many more. Come dressed in your “Saturday Night Fever” outfits and dance your you-know-what’s off! It’s going to be fun!!
Tickets are $20. For reservations call (504) 758-5590 or visit http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/766636. Website http://theallwayslounge.net/
And, lest we forget, August 29 is the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. There will be a number of memorial events around that date but the most varied and poignant is the annual Katrina Artistically Remembered commemoration being held at the Canal Place Theaters on the evening of Thursday, August 28. Started the year after Katrina by Armand and Patty St. Martin, the event has grown to include screenings of original films, both documentaries and shorts; displays of Katrina photos; musical performances of original Katrina-related songs; poetry readings and more. The event is free and it runs from 9 p.m. till midnight. Validated parking for $2 in the Canal Place garage.
Have a wonderful week!
Photos from this past week
At LeMarais Hotel, where there was An Evening with World Trade Ctr., World Affairs Council & N.O. Board of Trade -
A Toast to new digs for the Bombay Club!
The place to be was last night was the Bombay Club for a toast to Richard Fiske, RIP, and his Willie who is moving the Bombay Club to new digs -http://www.bestofneworleans.com/blogofneworleans/archives/2014/08/15/bombay-club-relocating-to-new-space-at-chateau-lemoyne#.U_ILVkP5w4w.facebook — with Willie Fiske.
COOLINARY NEW ORLEANS - CELEBRATING DINING IN AMERICA'S MOST DELICIOUS CITY!
During the month of August, enjoy 2-3 course lunch menus for $20 or less and 3 course dinner menus at $35 or less at over 50 award winning restaurants. Experience cuisine that delights your palate and is an integral part of the history, fabric and culture of New Orleans.
More and more restaurants are signing up every day so be sure to check back often. It's going to be a delicious summer! Don't forget to ask for the Chef's COOLinary Menu.
TOUR OF THE MEDITERRANEAN
August 25-30: Spain
The city's first true tapas eatery, Vega Tapas Café is located at 2051 Metairie Road in Old Metairie and is open for dinner Monday through Saturday at 5:30pm.
Visit www.vegatapascafe - for more information.
The special tour tasting menus, which cost $27 per person plus tax and gratuity (the price has remained the same for the past five years!), consist of 5-8 small plate courses crafted around the classic flavors of each country. "Tour Travelers" also have the option of pairing regional wines (when available) with each tasting for an additional $15 per person.
The Sixth Annual Culture Collision
A City-Wide Celebration to Kick-Off the Cultural Season in New Orleans
Hosted by WWNO
August 27: Amanda Shaw
Gal Holiday and the Honky Tonk Revue
DJ Rik Ducci ttp://wednesdaysonthepoint.com/#sectionAbout
Concerts are held from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the Algiers Ferry Landing every Wednesday evening .
Algiers Ferry Landing * 200 Morgan Street, New Orleans
Wed, Aug 27
Compleat Stage presents An Evening of Short Stories and Sounds
Thursday, August 28
7pm-10pm
The official Southern Decadence 2014 VIP Kick-off Party, hosted by Grand Marshals XL Chad Boutte, Reba Douglas & Aubrey Synclaire with open vodka bar, hors d'oeuvres, special performances & live auction, benefiting the official charity, PFLAG New Orleans, advance tickets $50 Buy Tickets/ $65 at the door, House of Blues. The event will be followed by a parade to Harrah’s Casino
9:30pm-3pm, Harrah's New Orleans presents Southern Decadence Kick Off Party featuring music by DJ Lady Bunny with special guest performance by Jujubee, and special appearance by Southern Decadence Grand Marshals XL Chad Boutte, Reba Douglas & Aubrey Synclaire. $5 admission with all door proceeds benefiting the official charity, PFLAG New Orleans. Advance tickets may be purchased HERE, (VIP reservations are available by calling 504.265.7976 or email HERE), Masquerade @ Harrah's New Orleans
Friday, August 29
7pm - Knights of Decadence Float Parade, begins at Elysian Fields next to Washington Park in the Marigny.
9pm- 2am - Southern Decadence Block Party, The Phoenix
11pm - Annual Official Southern Decadence Grand Marshals’ Drag Show SDGMs XL with former SDGMs & many others at The Golden Lantern, 1239 Royal Street.
Saturday, August 30
5pm – 8:30 pm - 10th annual Bourbon Street Extravaganza, a free outdoor concert at the corner of Bourbon and St. Ann with performances by Sandy Anderson, Inaya Day, Waylon Payne & Jeanie Tracy.
Sunday, August 31
11am - Southern Decadence Street Party with music & entertainment, Official Home of Southern Decadence: Golden Lantern, 1239 Royal Street.
2pm sharp - The 4oth Annual Official Southern Decadence Walking Parade. Parade led by SDGMs XL. The Golden Lantern at the official home of Southern Decadence, The Golden Lantern, 1239 Royal Street.
4pm - 21st Annual Official Southern Decadence Bead Toss led by SDGMs XL, hosted by the Susan Lucci's: Rip & Marsha, sponsored Ambush Mag & SouthernDecadence.COM, AMBUSH Headquarters Balcony, 828 Bourbon St.
9pm RuPaul's Drag Race performers Willam Belli and Detox, plus the Southern Decadence Grand Marshals at House of Blues, 225 Decatur Street.
Monday, September 1st
2pm, 17th Annual Southern Decadence Survivors Outer Loop Bar Crawl led by Cruise Director - Ted Mahaffy, honoring SDGMs XL Chad Boutte, Reba Douglas & Aubrey Synclaire, beginning with snacks at The Corner Pocket, then to The Double Play, Le Roundup, Voodoo Bar, ending with a BBQ @ GrandPre's
Visit the Official Southern Decadence website for a full schedule of the weekend’s events.. Media Contact: For Interview Requests with Grand Marshal Reba Douglas, please contact Laura Tennyson at lauratennyson_2@msn.com or 504 319-9943.
TIME
8:00pm - 9:30pm
An Evening of Short Stories and Sounds will celebrate the simplicity and style of short-form storytelling. Compleat Stage company members will visit the worlds of 3 short stories, with musical explorations provided by the Incense Merchants.
This performance is the eighth and final episode of Compleat Stage’s inaugural season of ROOT Series. Reserve your tickets online at www.compleatstage.orgin order to secure a seat. Admission is “pay-what-you-will” at the door
This performance is the eighth and final episode of Compleat Stage’s inaugural season of ROOT Series. Reserve your tickets online at www.compleatstage.orgin order to secure a seat. Admission is “pay-what-you-will” at the door
August 27
Final Performance!![]()
Wednesday, August 27, 2014![]()
Final Performance!
11:45am
The Victory Belles present Spirit of America
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The Victory Belles present Spirit of America
Only one more chance to salute the USA with the Victory Belles' newest red, white, and blue celebration! Featuring a potpourri of songs from the Great American Song Book written by Great American composers including Hoagy Carmichael's Heart & Soul, Jerome Kern's Long Ago and Far Away, and Sammy Cahn and Jule Styne's Time After Time- plus folk, bluegrass, and patriotic classics such as Take Me Out to the Ballgame, This Land Is Your Land, I'll Be Seeing You, and America the Beautiful, among many others - this uplifting musical revue will have you beaming with pride and patriotism.
Thursday, August 28
5:30pm - 7pm
1421 Josephine St. (between Prytania and Coliseum)
FREE for PRC members / $10 for non-members
Tour the Rountree House, a rare Gothic Revival house that is included in PRC's logo and is widely attributed to noted architect James Freret.
Tour the Rountree House, a rare Gothic Revival house that is included in PRC's logo and is widely attributed to noted architect James Freret.
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August 28- 31
2014 Southern Decadence Official Schedule of Activities
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7pm-10pm
The official Southern Decadence 2014 VIP Kick-off Party, hosted by Grand Marshals XL Chad Boutte, Reba Douglas & Aubrey Synclaire with open vodka bar, hors d'oeuvres, special performances & live auction, benefiting the official charity, PFLAG New Orleans, advance tickets $50 Buy Tickets/ $65 at the door, House of Blues. The event will be followed by a parade to Harrah’s Casino
9:30pm-3pm, Harrah's New Orleans presents Southern Decadence Kick Off Party featuring music by DJ Lady Bunny with special guest performance by Jujubee, and special appearance by Southern Decadence Grand Marshals XL Chad Boutte, Reba Douglas & Aubrey Synclaire. $5 admission with all door proceeds benefiting the official charity, PFLAG New Orleans. Advance tickets may be purchased HERE, (VIP reservations are available by calling 504.265.7976 or email HERE), Masquerade @ Harrah's New Orleans
Friday, August 29
7pm - Knights of Decadence Float Parade, begins at Elysian Fields next to Washington Park in the Marigny.
9pm- 2am - Southern Decadence Block Party, The Phoenix
11pm - Annual Official Southern Decadence Grand Marshals’ Drag Show SDGMs XL with former SDGMs & many others at The Golden Lantern, 1239 Royal Street.
Saturday, August 30
5pm – 8:30 pm - 10th annual Bourbon Street Extravaganza, a free outdoor concert at the corner of Bourbon and St. Ann with performances by Sandy Anderson, Inaya Day, Waylon Payne & Jeanie Tracy.
Sunday, August 31
11am - Southern Decadence Street Party with music & entertainment, Official Home of Southern Decadence: Golden Lantern, 1239 Royal Street.
2pm sharp - The 4oth Annual Official Southern Decadence Walking Parade. Parade led by SDGMs XL. The Golden Lantern at the official home of Southern Decadence, The Golden Lantern, 1239 Royal Street.
4pm - 21st Annual Official Southern Decadence Bead Toss led by SDGMs XL, hosted by the Susan Lucci's: Rip & Marsha, sponsored Ambush Mag & SouthernDecadence.COM, AMBUSH Headquarters Balcony, 828 Bourbon St.
9pm RuPaul's Drag Race performers Willam Belli and Detox, plus the Southern Decadence Grand Marshals at House of Blues, 225 Decatur Street.
Monday, September 1st
2pm, 17th Annual Southern Decadence Survivors Outer Loop Bar Crawl led by Cruise Director - Ted Mahaffy, honoring SDGMs XL Chad Boutte, Reba Douglas & Aubrey Synclaire, beginning with snacks at The Corner Pocket, then to The Double Play, Le Roundup, Voodoo Bar, ending with a BBQ @ GrandPre's
Visit the Official Southern Decadence website for a full schedule of the weekend’s events.. Media Contact: For Interview Requests with Grand Marshal Reba Douglas, please contact Laura Tennyson at lauratennyson_2@msn.com or 504 319-9943.
August 29
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