Darlings,
WOW! Another fabulous week as only New Orleans could have produced it!
I started my week by going briefly to the Wednesday at Lafayette Square to see talented pianist/vocalist Marcia Ball, followed by attending the wonderful free performance of Bon Operatit! at the Four Points by Sheraton French QuarterA BIRTHDAY LUNCHEON FOR ONE OF MY FAVORITE HUMANS
On Friday, I stopped briefly by the Helen Brett Jewelry Show at the Convention Center because the Helen Brett Enterprises awarded Beverly Daigle, a New Orleans hair stylist who has studied under the world-renowned John Jay for more than 30 years, with the 2016 Beauty Pavilion Pinnacle Award for excellence in the beauty industry. The award ceremony and the Beauty Pavilion were held in conjunction with the International Jewelry and Merchandise Show. Jennifer Hale, national TV sports analyst, emceed the special award ceremony at New Orleans Morial Convention Center.
I had a lovely time at the 21st Annual Women of Substance Luncheon at the Audubon Tea Room. Bridge House/Grace House honored Tiffany Adler of Adler’s; Lauren LeBlanc of Fleurty Girl; and Erika Olinger of Cole Pratt Gallery, during its 21st annual Women of Substance Luncheon at the Audubon Tea Room. The luncheon also presented the Richard “Buzzy” Gaiennie Award to Ronnie Briggs, the Volunteer of the Year Award to Barbara Gaiennie and the Alumna of the Year Award toSandi Newman. Congratulations to the Honorees!
Bridge House/Grace House helps men and women lead sober and productive lives through gender-specific treatment. These services are offered regardless of one’s ability to pay.https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10153400152910870.1073742655.581200869&type=1&l=b050218d6f
On Saturday, I attended one of the best dinners ever!
I joined a historic dining experience inspired by George Rodrigue’s Aioli Dinner. The Aioli Dinner Supper Club, is a series of special dinners and/or lunches around Louisiana to benefit the programs of the George Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts, which is a non-profit organization founded by George Rodrigue in 2009 that is dedicated to youth development through the arts in education.
Mother Nature provided glorious Spring weather to enjoy the outdoor five-course dining experience wine pairing inspired by the “creole gourmet societies” between 1870 – 1920. The dinner was held at the lovely home of Lori & Bobby Savoie on Audubon Blvd. Cuisine was by Chef Peter Sclafani, Ruffino’s. Wines provided by Moet Hennessy.
I was delighted to see so many of my old-time darling friends, including Wendy Rodrigue and Chef Jeremy Langlois, former chef at Houmas House who is now with the Ruffino Catering. Funds generated from sales will directly benefit Louisiana A+ Schools, whole school program with a mission of nurturing creativity in every learner through an arts-integrated school network. I think last night's meal was one of the best ever! It made it to be a very memorable
evening and for a great cause!https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10153402855855870.1073742658.581200869&type=1&l=89d47d3874
evening and for a great cause!https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10153402855855870.1073742658.581200869&type=1&l=89d47d3874
I concluded my week by attending a delicious Paella presented by Sociedad Espanola at the lovely home of Juanita Pradel on Pitt Street. It was a lot of fun!
Darlings, On Sunday, my darling friend Dean Shapiro- a frequent writer for the New Orleans Advocate invited me to join him at the New Orleans premiere of the children's opera, "Brundibar" which was being presented by the New Orleans Opera Association and The U.S. Freedom Pavilion at the National World War II Museum.
In the audience for all three shows -was 85 year old Ela Weissberger, a survivor from Terezin who was in the original cast and is now its last surviving member.
Well ,unfortunetely I did not go since my body was exhausted but to my delight, I had the very pleasant surprise of meeting Ela Weissberger at my gallery with her daughter brought in by Dean Shapiro. God is Great and I am blessed
In the audience for all three shows -was 85 year old Ela Weissberger, a survivor from Terezin who was in the original cast and is now its last surviving member.
Well ,unfortunetely I did not go since my body was exhausted but to my delight, I had the very pleasant surprise of meeting Ela Weissberger at my gallery with her daughter brought in by Dean Shapiro. God is Great and I am blessed
This week is going to be a very exciting one and will include my Literary Round Table Luncheon (see below).
Darling, just a reminder, if you are planning to attend my upcoming Round Table Luncheon this coming Wednesday, May 18 at noon at Dickie Brennan's Bourbon House, you need to make reservation at 504-495-9181 so I could buy enough champagne/ wine to enjoy our delicious meal.
I cannot wait for my popular monthly Round Table Luncheon to be held on Wednesday, May 18 at noon at Dickie Brennan's Bourbon House. It will be a literary one and will feature authors Kathleen Mulvihill, Jim Blanchard with Kevin Michael Kelly and Morgan Molthrop. They will be discussing their respective books and answering questions.
I cannot wait for my popular monthly Round Table Luncheon to be held on Wednesday, May 18 at noon at Dickie Brennan's Bourbon House. It will be a literary one and will feature authors Kathleen Mulvihill, Jim Blanchard with Kevin Michael Kelly and Morgan Molthrop. They will be discussing their respective books and answering questions.
The live entertainment will be by Givonna Joseph, mezzo-soprano of Opera Creole, with Carol Rausch, Chorusmaster, Music Coordinator and Education Director of New Orleans Opera accompanying her on the piano. Our popular pianist, Jim Walpole, will be playing before and after the luncheon. The $55 all inclusive price includes a gourmet three-course meal and wines and champagne to accompany it. Please make your reservation at 504-495-9181. Cash or checks preferred.
I have been invited to attend on Friday, May 20, from 7-11 p.m. HAVANA WHITES at International House Hotel. I will be rushing out to attend Le Petit Theater’s production of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forumdirected by talented Ricky Graham.
Broadway’s greatest musical farce, and winner of nine Tony Awards, including Best Musical! A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum takes comedy back to its roots, combining situations from the 2,000-year-old comedies of Roman playwright Plautus with the infectious energy of classic vaudeville. A joyous romp through Rome, this performance is full of desperate lovers, scheming neighbors, and secrets behind every toga!
The production, which closes out Le Petit’s current season, will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings and 3 p.m. Sunday afternoons.
On Saturday, May 21, I am planning to attend: Art & Soul: Home is Where the ART is to benefit the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts Institute (NOCCA).
This annual gala will feature fabulous performances by NOCCA alumni including Roxie le Rouge, Sweet Crude and Big Sam’s Funky Nation. Some of New Orleans’ favorite restaurants will provide the food, the gala will feature an art-filled silent auction and there’s even a “Twilighter Ticket” for late-night revelers. The NOCCA Institute’s mission is to invest in young artists in order to build educational, economic and cultural vitality.
Before I share the calendar, I need to mention the passing of my darling friend David Michael Tringali. I was saddened to learn in yesterday's New Orleans Advocate of his passing. I have fabulous memories of him working at the Bombay Club and being the Captain of the Krewe of Celestial Night. I will miss him as well as a friend in Facebook. May he RIP!
I can not wait for my popular monthly Round Table Luncheon to be held on Wednesday, May 18 at noon at Dickie Brennan's Bourbon House. It will be a Literary one and will feature authors Kathleen Mulvihill, Jim Blanchard with Kevin Michael Kelly and Morgan Molthrop. They will be discussing their respective books and answering questions.
The live entertainment will be by Givonna Joseph, mezzo- soprano of Opera Creole with Carol Rausch, Chorusmaster, Music Coordinator and Education Director of New Orleans Opera accompanying her on the piano. Our popular pianist, Jim Walpole, will be playing before and after the luncheon. The $55 all inclusive price includes a gourmet three-course meal and wines and champagne to accompany it. Please make your reservation at 504-495-9181. Cash or checks preferred
will be a Literary one and will feature authors Kathleen ...Mulvihill, Jim Blanchard with Kevin Michael Kelly and Morgan Molthrop. They will be discussing their respective books and answering questions.
The live entertainment will be by Givonna Joseph, mezzo- soprano of Creole Opera with Carol Rausch, Chorusmaster, Music Coordinator and Education Director of New Orleans Opera accompanying her on the piano. Our popular pianist, Jim Walpole, will be playing before and after the luncheon. The $55 all inclusive price includes a gourmet three-course meal and wines and champagne to accompany it. Please make your reservation at 504-495-9181. Cash or checks preferred.
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The live entertainment will be by Givonna Joseph, mezzo- soprano of Opera Creole with Carol Rausch, Chorusmaster, Music Coordinator and Education Director of New Orleans Opera accompanying her on the piano. Our popular pianist, Jim Walpole, will be playing before and after the luncheon. The $55 all inclusive price includes a gourmet three-course meal and wines and champagne to accompany it. Please make your reservation at 504-495-9181. Cash or checks preferred
will be a Literary one and will feature authors Kathleen ...Mulvihill, Jim Blanchard with Kevin Michael Kelly and Morgan Molthrop. They will be discussing their respective books and answering questions.
The live entertainment will be by Givonna Joseph, mezzo- soprano of Creole Opera with Carol Rausch, Chorusmaster, Music Coordinator and Education Director of New Orleans Opera accompanying her on the piano. Our popular pianist, Jim Walpole, will be playing before and after the luncheon. The $55 all inclusive price includes a gourmet three-course meal and wines and champagne to accompany it. Please make your reservation at 504-495-9181. Cash or checks preferred.
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Friday, May 20, 2016 from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM (CDT) -
- Annual Guardian Angel Award GalaThe Project Lazarus Annual Guardian Angel Award Gala is our special opportunity to celebrate the contributions of Project Lazarus’ most incredible friends and supporters. The spectacular event features a cocktail hour, an elegant three-course meal, an award ceremony, and a high-end live auction.
2016 Annual Guardian Angel Award GalaWednesday, May 25
Messina’s at the Terminal
Lakefront Airport
Black tie optional
The main course will be seared duck breast.
Note- Pursuant to Acts 25 and 26 of the 2016 First Extraordinary Session of the Louisiana Legislature
all ticket prices must now include an event sales tax of 5%.
For more information or to inquire about sponsorships, please contact
Steve Rivera: srivera@projectlazarus.net or (504) 949-3609 x505.Garden District residence of Honorary Co-Chairs Andrea & David Bland, at 7 p. m. Reserve now for the Pirate’s Alley Faulkner Society’s annual overture to the summer social season, which benefits the Society’s 2016 literacy initiatives, the BIG READ and One Book, One New Orleans.gWho’s Who, Juleps in June, 2016
Carrie Brown, Novelist John Gregory Brown
Literary Guests of HonorEach year, the Faulkner Society selects as its guests of honor, authors we believe have enormous talent. We are proud to present 2016’s guests of honor: Novelists Carrie Brown and John Gregory Brown and non-fiction author Kim Vaz-Deville. Carrie Brown has published seven critically acclaimed, character driven books of historical fiction including her 2016 novel, The Stargazer’s Sister. Her husband, John Gregory Brown, a native of New Orleans is a writer we have admired since his debut novel, Decorations in a Ruined Cemetery. His new novel is A Thousand Miles from Nowehere, arguably the best post-Katrina novel of loss, longing, and redemption. Both are set largely in New Orleans, as are his other works. The Browns winners of numerous honors for their respective novels, teach at Sweetbriar. Ms. Vaz-Deville’s book is a super additon to the researchresources about Carnival in New Orleans and it zeroes in on the role of women in the parading traditions of the city’s street culture. Her book, The “Baby Dolls”: Breaking the Race and Gender Barriers of the New Orleans Mardi Gras Tradition, is the focus book for One Book, one New Orleans, 2016. Dr. Vaz-Deville is a professor at Xavier University.For details about these authors and their work, visit:
Event to be held at the following time, date, and location:
Friday, May 20, 2016 from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM (CDT)
International House Hotel
221 Camp Street New Orleans, LA 70130
NOT TO BE MISSED! Put it in Your calendar:
A DINNER TRIBUTE TO CHEF PRUDHOMME PLUS A DAY OF CULINARY EDUCATION -Friday, June 3 at Purloo and will pay homage to one of America's best-‐known chefs — Paul Prudhomme.
WYES Honors Chef Prudhomme And Explores A Variety Of Cuisine & Its History With The Help of Celebrated Chefs
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