Darlings,
I hope you all had a peaceful, healthy Labor Day weekend.
As in the past, I had a hectic one that was divided between working at Casell-Bergen Gallery and enjoying the Southern Decadence Weekend. https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10152947569465870.1073742511.581200869&type=1&l=276a31fa30
Photo by Frank Stansbury
Just before going into the Labor Day weekend, I enjoyed attending the Cultural Collision at the National WW II Museum on Wednesday, Sept. 2. I saw many of my good friends in the arts there and picked up some valuable information about the coming cultural season. See my Facebook post athttps://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10152940246105870.1073742510.581200869&type=1&l=301b43746a
I am already looking forward to the upcoming week since it will include not one but FIVE fabulous fun events. Here they are:
On September 9 is Crimestoppers Blues Night that benefits Crimestoppers GNO at the House of Blues. This fun night will feature Bobby Rush, Billy Branch of Chicago, Rockin’ Dopsie Jr., James Andrews, Charmaine Neville and many more. Contact: 837-8477.
That same night, September 9, Societe Internationale Soirée to benefit Save Our Cemeteries, The National Association of Catering & Events. Event Info: A celebration of diverse ethnic groups in New Orleans, with every course paired with a unique wine pairing by famed local chefs. Live entertainment and a silent auction will be provided as well. Audubon Tea Room, 6500 Magazine Street. Contact: 525-3377.
On Friday, September 11 is the highly anticipated "The Curtain Call Ball" that will benefit Le Petit Thèâtre at Tableau, 616 St. Peter Street. As the grand dame of our city’s performing arts organizations, Le Petit Théâtre is dedicated to presenting high-quality theatre to the diverse public of the greater New Orleans area. All proceeds from The Curtain Call Ball will allow Le Petit to continue its mission, to embrace the work of the city’s professional artists both onstage and backstage, and to nurture and mentor up-and-coming talent with an array of educational outreach programs with our local schools. Contact: 522-2081.
Also on Friday evening, September 11, is opening night for Rivertown Theater’s musical production of Mel Brooks’ “The Producers.” Starring Sean Patterson and Rivertown Artistic Director Gary Rucker, the show will feature a cast of about 25 actors, including members of the male and female ensemble. Like the movie and the later Broadway musical, this production promises to be a lot of laughs and fun. It runs through three weekends until Sept. 27.
The theater is located at 325 Minor Street in Kenner. For tickets and information call the Rivertown box office at 461-9475 or email info@rivertowntheaters.com. You can read all about the show in this Thursday’s New Orleans Advocate’s BEAUCOUP magazine pullout and the story is also posted Wednesday night on the newspapers website.
Darlings,The third annual Downriver Festival will be held Saturday September 12th, 2015, at the Old U.S. Mint and the French Market, featuring lectures, live music, and culinary demonstrations. The culinary stage will be located at the French Market Farmers Market, and is programmed and produced by Slow Food New Orleans. The lectures will occur indoor on the third floor of the Old U.S. Mint, and the main music stage is outdoors on the Mint grounds, at Barracks and Decatur Streets. The event is free and open to the public, and culminates with a second line from the Mint to the newly opened and French Market operated Crescent Park, on the River.
The 2015 theme is "Rum & Sugar" and the one-day festival includes live music, cooking demonstrations, food vendors, a second-line parade and lectures on topics including tropical food history and female bootleggers. Admission free.Old U.S. Mint (See complete schedule below)
On Saturday, September 12 is the 29th annual YLC Role Model Awards Gala that benefits the Young Leadership Council (YLC). This black-tie event honors individuals who contribute to the betterment of the Greater New Orleans Area by serving as an example to YLC’s members and the whole community. This gala is one of the council’s two largest fundraisers, and it benefits work toward addressing diverse community needs like college admissions assistance and green initiatives. Hyatt Regency New Orleans, 601 Loyola Avenue. Contact: 585-1198.
But what I am really excited about is my annual Round Table Luncheon Saluting the 2015-16 Cultural Season on Wednesday, September 16 at noon at Antoine's.
Here is the information:
ROUND TABLE LUNCHEON SALUTES THE CULTURAL SEASON 2015-16
Wednesday, September 16 at noon at Antoine's
Round Table Luncheon will hold its Annual Salute to the Cultural Arts during the monthly event on Wednesday, September 16 at noon at Antoine's Restaurant. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. This luncheon will be co-hosted by Scott Hutcheson, Senior Advisor to the Mayor for Cultural Economy of the City of New Orleans and yours truly, Margarita Bergen.
Featured speakers will be Jenny Hamilton, New Orleans Ballet; Maestro Robert Lyall , New Orleans Opera; Maestro Dennis Assaf, Jefferson Performing Arts Society; Neil A. Barclay, Contemporary Art Center; Allison Gouaux and Kristen Jochem representing the New Orleans Museum of Art; Sean Snyder,Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra; and Kim Cook from the Arts Council of New Orleans.
Special guests will be Hon. Consul of France, Gregor Trumel; Hon. Consul General of Mexico, Ramon Gonzalez Jamison; and Honorary Consul of Italy, Frank Maselli.
Entertainment by bass baritone Ivan Griffin, who has performed with the New Orleans Opera Association and Opera Creole, and soprano Kathleen Halm Simmons, who will be accompanied on the piano by Timothy Todd Simmons, Director of the New Orleans Opera Association. The 3 course gourmet menu will include a Fall Salad, Chicken with Mushroom and Baked Alaska. Champagne and wines compliments of Ross and Sandra Herman. The $50 all-inclusive price includes a 3-course luncheon and wines and champagne.
Reservations should be made to margaritabergen@hotmail.com or call (504) 495-9181.
Photo taken last year at the 2014 Annual Salute to the Cultural Season
Have a nice week!
CALENDAR OF EVENTS-for complete list of events visit : LaFete News 9-8-15
http://myemail.constantcontact.com/lafete-news-9-8-15.html…
Dine out for Project Lazarus at Louisiana Pizza Kitchen Uptown!
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Please join us today at
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Simply write "Project Lazarus" on your
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September 9
Historic New Orleans Collection Presents - Lecture: "From Leah Chase to Morgus the Magnificent
Join us at the Williams Research Center for the Lecture: "From Leah Chase to Morgus the Magnificent: A Deluge of Post-Katrina Audio Podcasts, Ten Years in the Making" Craig Kraemer, videographer and graphic designer.6:00 pm -7:30 pm
The Williams Research Center,Address: 410 Chartres Street, New Orleans, LA 70130-: 504-598-7171
September 9
Opening reception for "A Shared Space: KAWS, Karl Wirsum, Tomoo Gokita"
Following a conversation with artist KAWS at Dixon Hall, Tulane University, join us for the opening reception for A Shared Space: KAWS, Karl Wirsum, Tomoo Gokita. Please note (Conversation with artist KAWS has limited capacity. Seats will be available on a Newcomb Art Gallery at Tulane University,Woldenberg Art Center (bldg #81), New Orleans, LA 70118
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Admission: Free and open to the public
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2015 Crimestoppers "BLUES NIGHT" Sponsor Benefits "Blues Night" to benefit Crimestoppers with Grammy Award Nominee Bobby Rush,3 time Grammy Nominee Billy Branch and other New Orleans Musicians Wednesday, September 9, 2015 - 7:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.House of Blues - See more at: http://www.crimestoppersgno.org/blues-night.html#sthash.oUpPikMK.dpuf
Thursday, September 10
Jazz in the Park presents Partners & Crime and Brassaholics
at Armstrong Park,701 N Rampart St., New Orleans, LA 70116
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm - Free
Phone: 504-233-4ARM
Email: info@armstrongpark.org
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Sept. 10-20
Marie Antoinette
8 p.m. Thu.-Sat.; 2 p.m. Sun.
NOCCA, Nims Black Box Theatre, 2800 Chartres St.,
www.nolaproject.com
Tickets $30, $20 students; call (504) 302-9117 for tickets
Marie Antoinette
By David Adjmi Directed by Mark Routhier
- Location: NOCCA's Nims Black Box Theatre
- Production Dates: September 10-20 Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays at 8pm, and Sundays at 2pm
- Box Office Phone: 504-302-9117
- Ticket Pricing: $30 General Admission and $20 Backstage Pass Members and Students
- This production contains adult language and may not be appropriate for young children
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NEW ORLEANS - Historically speaking, there may not have been a stronger musical partnership than the one that existed between Antoine "Fats" Domino and Dave Bartholomew. The iconic collaboration would sell over 65 million records and rack up over three dozen top 40 hits. Yet, despite the staggering numbers and the longevity of their careers, there was no venue in the duo's hometown that was dedicated solely to preserving the quintessential New Orleans sound. Actor, director and co-creator Lucky Johnson decided to change that with "Walking to New Orleans", a "Vegas Style" musical tribute to the New Orleans natives.
http://walking2neworleans.tix.com/Schedule.aspx?OrgNum=5005&disp=cal
Walking to New Orleans
When: Thursdays-Sundays, 4 & 7 p.m. Continues through Dec. 31
The show dramatizes the work of Fats Domino and Dave Bartholomew at Carver Theater. The musical show featuring Al "Lil Fats" Jackson and Shamarr Allen dramatizes the musical collaboration of Fats Domino and Dave Bartholomew, who produced a string of R&B hits in the 1950s. At 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the Carver Theater. | Thu.-Sun. Sept. 3-6
Carver Theater
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Thursdays at Twilight Garden Concert Series present New Orleans Mystics
Friday, September 11
The Curtain Call Ball
Le Petit Théâtre du Vieux Carré is delighted to announce its inaugural fundraising event, The Curtain Call Ball. As the grand dame of our city’s performing arts organizations, Le Petit Théâtre is dedicated to presenting high quality theatre to the diverse public of the greater New Orleans area. All proceeds from The Curtain Call Ball will allow Le Petit Théâtre to continue its mission, to embrace the work of the city’s professional artists both onstage and backstage, and to nurture and mentor up-and-coming talent with an array of educational outreach programs with our local schools.The Curtain Call Ball Late Night tickets are now available for $75. Tickets include: 9PM entry, open bar and dessert.
All proceeds from The Curtain Call Ball will allow Le Petit Théâtre Du Vieux Carré to continue its mission, to embrace the work of the city’s professional artists both onstage and backstage, and to nurture and mentor up-and-coming talent with an array of educational outreach programs with our local schools.
To purchase your ticket please visit: www.LePetitTheatre.com
September 11 – 27
Rivertown Theaters Presents - The Producers
Based on the Academy Award-winning 1968 film of the same name, The Producers is the story of down-on-his-luck theatrical producer Max Bialystock and Leo Bloom, a mousy accountant. Together, they hatch the ultimate scam: Raise more money than you need for a sure-fire Broadway fiasco...and pocket the difference. With the help of showgirls, dancing grandmas, and a cast of hilarious stereotypes, their plan goes mistakenly "right". The Producers has become a Broadway phenomenon, turning the tradition of a Broadway musical on its head and earning more Tony Awards than any other show in the history of the Great White Way. With tunes and a book by superstar comedian Mel Brooks and co-book writer Thomas Meehan (Hairspray), this big-time musical is truly one of the funniest shows around. Includes adult language, recommended for ages 15 & up.
- Location: Rivertown Theaters, 325 Minor Street, Kenner, LA
- Times: Friday - Saturday 8:00 pm; Sunday 2:00 pm
- Admission: $40.00 Adults; $38.00 Seniors 65+; $36.00 -students/Active Military
- Phone: 504-461-9475
- Visit Website
- Friday, September 11
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September 11
Bustout Burlesque at House of Blues
Bustout Burlesque is an authentic 1950s-style burlesque show, recreating the glamorous nightclub entertainment found on Bourbon Street decades ago. It brings back sexy, glamorous, and risque New Orleans-style entertainment with elegance, flair, and wit.
Glamorous girls, a comic emcee, a sexy songstress, along with mood lighting, props, and a live jazz band, makes this an unforgettable and unique New Orleans experience.
Address: 225 Decatur Street, New Orleans, LA 70130,Times: 8:00 pm and 10:30 pm
Phone: 504-310-4999
September 11,
Friday Nights at NOMA
Every Friday evening, come to the museum for activities and entertainment. Every week is a little different, with something for every age and interest. All events are included with NOMA admission.
New Orleans Museum of Art
Address: 1 Collins Diboll Circle, New Orleans, LA 70119
Times: 5:00 pm
Phone: 504-658-4106
ART ON THE SPOT 5-8 p.m.
Movies in the Garden: Tonight kicks off the fall movie series with films directed by Tim Burton. "Pee-Wee's Big Adventure" will be screened at sunset.
September 11
Marigny Opera House Presents - Lawrence Sieberth Quartet
The Marigny Opera House will present a monthly series of jazz concerts featuring some of New Orleans' most imaginative and accomplished musicians. On Friday September 11th, the Lawrence Sieberth Quartet (with Rex Gregory, sax; Peter Harris, bass; Doug Belote, drums), will perform original compositions as well as rarely-played selections.
Marigny Opera House
Address: 725 St. Ferdinand St, New Orleans, LA 70117
Times: 8:00 pm
Admission: $20.00 General; $10.00 Students and Seniors
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Saturday, September 12
Downriver Festival
THIRD ANNUAL DOWNRIVER FESTIVAL SEPTEMBER 12, 2015
AT THE OLD U.S. MINT & FRENCH MARKET
Festival 2015 THEME: RUM & SUGAR
Lectures-Live Music-Cooking Demonstrations-Pop-Up Exhibits
The third annual Downriver Festival will be held Saturday September 12th, 2015, at the Old U.S. Mint and the French Market, featuring lectures, live music, and culinary demonstrations. The culinary stage will be located at the French Market Farmers Market, and is programmed and produced by Slow Food New Orleans. The lectures will occur indoor on the third floor of the Old U.S. Mint, and the main music stage is outdoors on the Mint grounds, at Barracks and Decatur Streets. The event is free and open to the public, and culminates with a secondline from the Mint to the newly opened and French Market operated Crescent Park, on the River.
DOWNRIVER SCHEDULE 2015: SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 12TH
THIS YEAR'S THEME: Rum & Sugar
INDOOR AT THE OLD U.S. MINT THIRD FLOOR:
11:30 p.m. - 12:30 p.m. Slow Food New Orleans and Carmo Restaurant present a Tropical Foodways Panel: "Torrid Truths - A conversation about tropical food, music, heat and passion."
2:45 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. Rebecca Snedeker (moderator): "Hooked on Sweet and Sickening: Addictions to White Sugar, Privilege, and Pain." Panelists: Rosanne Adderley (Associate Professor, Stone Center for Latin American Studies, Tulane University); Sociologist, community chef, and community organizer Jyaphia Christos-Rodgers; and Greg Granata, Co-Chair, Slow Food New Orleans and Slow Food Governor - Louisiana.
2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Sally Asher: "New Orleans' Snake Charmers: Female Bootleggers" featuring local actors.
3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. A conversation with John Magill & Peggy Scott Laborde: "How The Mississippi River shaped New Orleans".
OUTDOORS ON THE OLD U.S. MINT GROUNDS
11:00 a.m. - 11:45 p.m. New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park Service presents: "Songs of the Mississippi River" featuring Ranger Matt Hampsey, Sunpie Barnes, Michael Harris: bass; Richard Scott: piano; Joe Stolarick: drums; Meghan Swartz: vocals
12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m. The Reverend & the Lady
1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. Panorama Jazz Band
2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Eddie "Lil Fats" Domino
3:10 p.m. - 4:05 p.m. Colin Lake Band
4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Honey Island Swamp Band
6:00 p.m. Second Line to Crescent Park on the River with Kinfolks Brass Band
AT THE FARMERS MARKET PAVILION IN THE FRENCH MARKET:
Slow Food New Orleans Food Education & Demonstration Stage
With tabletop exhibits by Old New Orleans Rum & Domino Foods
Featuring Brazilian musical interludes by Blake Amos
10am - 5 pm - The Lexicon of Sustainability pop-up art show
On the cooking demonstration stage:
10:00 Gyotaku Japanese Fish Print demonstration & participation - Slow Food New Orleans
11:00 Louisiana Shrimp Boil - Lance Nacio, Anna Marie Seafood
12:00 Pesto and Pasta - Chef Dan Esses of 3 Muses and Jessica McNally of the Slow Food New Orleans Garden
Sugar Cane & the African Diaspora - 3 demonstrations moderated by Zella Palmer of Dillard University
1:00 Cane Juice - Chef Christina Honn of Cafe Carmo (w/cocktails by Emily Vanlandingham of Locally Preserved ... if she does it) and New Orleans Rum
2:00 Bagasse-Smoked Fish - Chef Dana Honn of Cafe Carmo
3:00 African Rice-Joloff, the predecessor to Jambalaya - Chef Aiji Daste
4:00 Bananas Foster - Chef Ryan Hughes of Purloo and New Orleans Rum
Slow Food New Orleans
at the
Downriver Festival
Saturday September 12, 10am-5pm
French Market & Old US Mint
Slow Food New Orleans is once again involved in the annual Downriver Festival. The 2015 theme is Sugar Cane and Rum. The Slow Food New Orleans Food Education and Demonstration Stage at the French Market will feature the following programs:
10:00 am - Gyotaku Japanese Fish Print demonstration
11:00 am - Louisiana Shrimp Boil by Lance Nacio of Anna Marie Seafood
12:00 pm - Pasta and Pesto with Chef Dan Esses of 3 Muses
& Jessica McNally of the Slow Food Garden
Sugar Cane & the African Diaspora will be theme of the afternoon demos and will be moderated by Zella Palmer of Dillard University
1:00 pm - Cane Juice with Chef Christina Honn of Cafe Carmo
& Old New Orleans Rum
2:00 pm - Cane Bagasse-smoked fish with Chef Dana Honn of Cafe Carmo
3:00 pm - African Rice Joloff (the predecessor to jambalaya) with Chef Aiji Dasti
4:00 pm - Bananas Foster with Ryan Hughes of Purloo & Old New Orleans Rum
Blake Amos will be playing Brazilian music throughout that day and all dishes demonstrated at our French Market stage will be sold at our vending booth on the grounds of the Old US Mint.
Additionally, Slow Food New Orleans co-chair Dana Honn will moderate a 11:30 panel entitled "Torrid Truths: A Conversation about Tropical Food, Music, Heat and Passion. Slow Food New Orleans Chair Gary Granata will participate in a 12:45 panel entitled "Hooked on Sweet and Sickening: Addiction to White Sugar, Privilege and Pain." All panels will be held at the Old US Mint in the 3rd floor auditorium. Click this link for the entire Downriver Festival schedule of events.
The Downriver Festival will also kick-off Slow Food Saturdays at the French Market. Slow Food New Orleans will offer a variety of food-related educational programming, music and also operate a food vending stand every 3rd Saturday this fall. Be on the look-out for more announcements as we build towards hosting Slow Fish 2016 in New Orleans: Gateway to the Americas, March 10-13 2016 at the French Market and Old US Mint.
The 2015 theme is "Rum & Sugar" and the one-day festival includes live music, cooking demonstrations, food vendors, a second-line parade and lectures on topics including tropical food history and female bootleggers. Admission free.Old U.S. Mint
- 400 Esplanade Ave., New Orleans FRENCH QUARTER
(504) 568-6993
- www.louisianastatemuseum.org/museums/the-old-us-mint
Sat., Sept. 12,
YLC Role Models Awards Gala
The Young Leadership Council's black-tie gala and dinner honors the recipients of the 2015 Role Model awards.Hyatt Regency New Orleans
- 601 Loyola Ave., New Orleans CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
- www.neworleans.hyatt.com
6-11 p.m.
- Member tickets start at $150; non-members $200.
Sunday, September 13
Trinity Artist Series Present Phyllis Treigle, alto; Anne Sumich, piano accompanist. Classical
Free at 5 p.m.
Trinity Episcopal Church
1329 Jackson Avenue
1329 Jackson Avenue
New Orleans, Louisiana 70130
Phone:
504.522.0276
504.522.0276
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Let the beautiful landscape and architecture of Longue Vue House and Gardens inspire your creativity through plein air painting! Enhance your oil painting skills and learn how to simplify elements, mix paint colors and use block-in techniques. Taught by Longue Vue's artist-in-residence Peg Usner, these Sunday workshops will include demonstrations on how to set up materials for plein air paintings, prime canvases and choose composition and color appropriateness in an impressionistic style. Maximum 10 students. Studio painting experience recommended.
WHEN
Sunday, September 13, 20, 27
8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
WHERE
Longue Vue House and Gardens
7 Bamboo Road
New Orleans, LA 70124
HOW MUCH
$35 single class; $125 four classes
Purchase tickets here
MORE INFO
Edna Lanieri
504.293.4724
Darlings - this is my ad for Casell-Bergen Gallery
Margarita Bergen added 10 new photos to the album: SALE OF UP TO 70% NO JAZZ FESTIVAL POSTERS — at Casell Bergen Gallery.
IN commemoration of the 10th anniversary of Katrina - Casell -Bergen gallery is having a huge sale up to 70% off of selected New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival and Congo Square Posters. I am putting them in e-bay as well. Limited supply so call me for prices at 504-495-9181 or text me
visit our website: http://casellbergengallery.com/
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