A Toast to you and New Orleans
Darlings,
Another successful, fabulous Satchmo SummerFest and White Linen Night have gone by. It used to be that I could easily go away for the summer and not be missing anything, but now summertime in New Orleans is full of indoor and outdoor activities.https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10152874570260870.1073742492.581200869&type=1&l=3d7ca1aec4 (Photos of White Linen Night)
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On Wednesday, I attended briefly the NO Chamber of Commerce Networking Night at the Cannery and went to see the dress rehearsal of the production of Hello Dolly at Tulane Summer Lyric. I loved it. Below is old photo of Jerry Herman and I at the Rainbow Room . Jerry Herman is the the multi-Tony-award-winning composer and lyricist of the classic Broadway musicals:
I also attended briefly the opening reception for the fabulous The New Orleans Antiques Forum-A presentation of The Historic New Orleans Collection!
This upcoming week, we will have not only the Red Dress Run but also the annual Dirty Linen Night on Royal Street, two more very fun events.
Darlings, get ready to see hundreds of red dresses flying through the streets of New Orleans on Saturday, August 8. Every year the Hash House Harriers, a self-proclaimed “drinking club with a running problem,” hosts the Red Dress Run through the French Quarter and downtown New Orleans. This unique event is open to men and women alike, and it doubles as a fundraiser for many local charities. Proceeds from the race benefit dozens of different charities and organizations in New Orleans, and each organization can receive a Red Dress Grant of up to $5,000.
That evening, August 8, the French Quarter will explode again with local arts and crafts for Dirty Linen Night. An anticipated 40 to 50 galleries will take part in the parody festival that encourages attendees to re-wear their white linen from the previous weekend to support and purchase from New Orleans artists. Musical performances will add to the fun, which usually begins on Royal Street at 6:00 p.m. and ends at 9:00 p.m. (See calendar below for details.)
Before Saturday’s great events, however, City Park is “alive with the Sound of Music” as the Botanical Gardens’ “Thursdays at Twilight” music series continues this month! Here is the remaining lineup for the month:
8/6 - Leah Chase; 8/13 - Gal Holiday & The Honky Tonk Revue; 8/20 – The Pfister Sisters; and 8/27 - Ten Year Katrina Anniversary with Paul Soniat and special guests.
I am looking forward to Coolinary New Orleans :
August 1-31, 2015-CELEBRATING DINING IN AMERICA’S MOST DELICIOUS CITY!http://www.coolinaryneworleans.com/
Running through the month of August, this restaurant promotion features mouth-watering three-course menus priced at $20 or less for lunch and $35 or less for dinner. It's going to be a delicious summer with famous New Orleans restaurants offering specially priced summer menus that will cool down your wallet while warming up your appetite.
This is a rare chance to feast on true New Orleans delicacies at affordable prices. Don’t miss out on it.
Darlings, If you are feeling the end of Summer Blues, celebrate New Orleans Museum of Art Month at NOMA this month. Museums across the greater New Orleans area are offering their members the opportunity to visit participating institution FREE OF CHARGE during the month of August.
From Aug. 8-Sept. 5, it is “Giving Back Decade,” a group exhibition commemorating Hurricane Katrina at the Second Story Gallery in the New Orleans Healing Center, 2372 St. Claude Avenue.
The 3rd Annual Farm to Table International Conference is scheduled for August 8-10 at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. F2Ti features the brightest thought leaders and leading practitioners in the burgeoning farm-to-table movement. F2Ti explores the cultivation, distribution, and consumption of food and drink sourced locally to globally. It takes place in tandem with the Louisiana Restaurant Association’s Annual Food Service & Hospitality EXPO, an event attracting food and beverage professionals from across the country.
This year’s theme, “A Feast for the Senses,” spotlights the sensual aspects of food and drink at every stage of the agricultural-culinary cycle. Topics will include, but are not limited to, best practices in urban farming, bringing products to market, sourcing locally, enhancing sustainability, and the latest trends and developments in the industry, including food science, security, and safety.
The Pirate's Alley Faulkner Society is proud to announce that four of the Gold Medal
winners selected in the William Faulkner - William Wisdom Creative Writing Competition have had their new novels published. The Society will join hands with the Louisiana State Museum to honor Frederick Barton, author In the Wake of the Flagship; Moira Crone,
author of The Ice Garden, Jennifer Steil, author of The Ambassador's Wife, and J. Ryan Stradal, author of Kitchens of the Great Midwest.
The event will take place Sunday, August 9, 2015, from 2:30 to 4:30 p. m. at The Cabildo, the historic venue where the Louisiana Purchase was signed, located on Jackson Square.
winners selected in the William Faulkner - William Wisdom Creative Writing Competition have had their new novels published. The Society will join hands with the Louisiana State Museum to honor Frederick Barton, author In the Wake of the Flagship; Moira Crone,
author of The Ice Garden, Jennifer Steil, author of The Ambassador's Wife, and J. Ryan Stradal, author of Kitchens of the Great Midwest.
The event will take place Sunday, August 9, 2015, from 2:30 to 4:30 p. m. at The Cabildo, the historic venue where the Louisiana Purchase was signed, located on Jackson Square.
Darlings, please post in your calendar and save this date, Wednesday, August 19, for the monthly Round Table Luncheon at noon at Antoine's.
So far we have confirmed as entertainment talented Becky Allen and Marshall Harris, accompanied in the piano by talented Jim Walpole. One of the featured speaker will be local author Mary Helen Lagasse who just released A Navel of the Moon: A Novel and Gordon Wadge, President/CEO of the YMCA of GNO . I am working on obtaining other speakers. The price will be $50, all-inclusive. Makeyour reservation with me at 504-495-9181.
Just one piece of sad news this past week and luckily it is not a well-known person who has passed. This time it’s about a beloved venue, the Mid City Theatre, which closed its doors abruptly after only four years in business, forcing the cancellation of five shows and the movement of another show to a different venue. The popular monthly, ongoing soap opera, Pat Bourgeois’ “Debauchery, will move to the Theatre at St. Claude (formerly the Marigny Theatre) for its August 19 show. The new venue is located at the corner of St. Claude Avenue and Marigny Street at the rear of the AllWays Lounge.
Southern Rep Theatre, which stages the “Debauchery” series, also announced that their 3x3 and 6x6 series of short plays will also be staged at the Theatre at St. Claude, along with their “New Play Slam.” In a statement released by Southern Rep, its Producing Artistic Director Aimeé Hayes said, “We are so sorry to say goodbye to Mid City Theatre. Owner Fred Nuccio and manager Su Gonczy have been incredible partners. This is a real loss for the New Orleans theatre community. We are incredibly fortunate to be able to move our New Play Development Programs to the Theater at St. Claude under the management of Jim and Ryan Fitzmorris. We look forward to the opportunity to introduce new audiences to these programs.”
Darlings, have a great cool week. It is yours to enjoy!
Photos:
Oh What a night- AS Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong would said- " What a Wonderful World." The movie High Society was wonderful as well as the Parade and the Opening Soiree at the historical Omni Royal.
I also stopped briefly at the The Cannery,3803 Toulouse St and joined the New Orleans Chamber members and non members for an evening of networking . The food was delicious and it was fun, fun!
— with Gregory Ben Johnson at The Cannery.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS:LaFete News 8-4-15
http://myemail.constantcontact.com/lafete-news-8-4-15.html…August 1-31, 2015
CELEBRATING DINING IN AMERICA’S MOST DELICIOUS CITY!
During the month of August, enjoy 2-3 course lunch menus for $20 or less and3 course dinner menus at $39 or less and 3 course brunch menus at $39 or less at over 80 award winning restaurants. Experience cuisine that delights your palate and is an integral part of the history, fabric and culture of New Orleans.
It’s going to be a delicious summer! Don’t forget to ask for the Chef’s COOLinary Menu.
The Park is Alive with The Sound of Music
The Botanical Garden Thursdays at Twilight music series continues this month!
8/6 - Leah Chase
8/13 - Gal Holiday and the Honky Tonk Revue
8/20 - Pfister Sisters
8/27 - Ten Year Katrina Anniversary with Paul Soniat and special guests
To buy tickets and for band details please click here. Doors of the Pavilion of the Two Sisters open at 5 pm and music begins at 6 pm. Wine, beer, and mint juleps are available for purchase at each show.
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The Botanical Garden will host a plant sale on Saturday August 8th from 9 am until noon at the Pelican Greenhouse. Admission to the sale is free. Arrive early for the best plant selection. The Pelican Greenhouse is located off Henry Thomas Drive just south of the I-610 overpass. For more information, please call Kathy at 483-9464. *Gardener tip: bring a wagon. The September Plant Sale will be September 5th.
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Super Volunteers Needed
The August Super Saturday will be August 8th (not August 1st). From 9 am to noon come help the Park you love. We couldn't have the Park looking as great as it does without the help of volunteers. Show up at the Volunteer Center at 1009 Harrison Avenue prepared to work. Please remember to
bring a water bottle and to wear sunscreen. Both individuals and groups are welcomed. Email Earl Sires at esires@nocp.org for more information and to sign up to volunteer. The September Super Saturday will be September 12th (not September 5th).
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Lessons with Lee: Growing Vegetables
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