Darling before I share this blog I want to announce that I just confirmed that the next Round Table Luncheon will be on Wednesday, August 24 at noon at the Bourbon Orleans Hotel - $55 all inclusive. champagne / wine, live entertainment and valet parking. Please reserve early at margaritabergen@hotmail.com
WOW- What a week in my beloved New Orleans!
I have been wearing two of my favorite colors, Hot Pink and Orange, to attend and enjoy all the festivities associated with FestiGals, the New Orleans Girlfriend Weekend which is New Orleans' first and only women-centric festival held each summer for women to enjoy themselves and we sure did. Check out the photo links.
My favorite photo of Festigals by Frank Stansbury
Diane Lyons and Sandra Dartus with 2015 Grand Diva Irma Thomas, 2016 Angela Hill and 2011 Grand Diva Margarita Bergen
I started the FestiGals Festivities on Thursday. Beloved TV / Radio Broadcaster Angela Hill was crowned as 2016 Grand Diva of the FestiGals 2016 at the JW Marriott Lobby Bar.https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10153558354960870.1073742691.581200869&type=1&l=58bb5784cd
WOW AGAIN! What a lovely way to spend an afternoon at the FestiGals Brunch. The Fashion Show with Cancer Survivor Models was just lovely and then the male entertainers were a riot with Kenny Lopez, Marshall Harris and a friend. I was thrilled to win the beautiful hat contest that was designed by talented Haute Dames. The price was a beautiful hat and purse by talented Jeffrey McIlwain.https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10153562266200870.1073742692.581200869&type=1&l=b808367ccb
Led by legendary Angela Hill, the 2016 Grand Diva of FestiGals, the Stiletto Stroll was outstanding. The parade had a GLO theme, “Shining light on domestic violence.” I followed Angela in my darling friend Ian Hardcastle's beautiful Red Corniche Convertible Roll Royce. I was joined by 2013 Grand Diva Lydia Benson, Vic Planetta who drove the Rolls and my darling friends Sammy Steele andMelanie Cole. The entertainment by the Rockin Dopsie Jr Band at the After Party at Mardi Gras World was awesome. I enjoyed so much being surrounded by beautiful, talented women and men at this worthy cause. FestiGals is donating all proceeds of the event to the New Orleans Family Justice Center which helps families and individuals suffering from domestic violence.
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Prior to the FestiGals festivities, I enjoyed tremendously the preview of Tulane Summer Lyric's production of Big River. The cast that included beloved Ricky Graham was superb. It was the last production of the 2016 Summer Lyric season!
On a Sad note - New Orleans community lost one of its pillars, the beloved Juanita Pradel. Her funeral will be this Friday. Juanita Till Pradel's Obituary on The New Orleans Advocate
Read the Obituary and view the Guest Book, leave condolences or send flowers. Juanita Till Pradel, an active civic leader, died on July 23, 2016 in uptown,…
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Darlings, the month of August is very special. During the entire month we will be celebrating two very important events: COOLINARY NEW ORLEANS, August 1-31, 2016
During the month of August, experience cuisine that delights your palate and is an integral part of the history and culture of New Orleans. This annual culinary tradition features specially priced prix-fixe lunch and dinner menus.
New Orleans Museum Month is a collaboration among museums of all sizes across the greater New Orleans area. It offers museum members the opportunity to visit all participating institutions, FREE OF CHARGE, throughout the month of August. Not a member of a local museum yet? Join one and see them all for free during the month of August! Visit participant websites for hours of operation and special announcements and events.
This week of August 1-8 there are enough fun events scheduled to make this week a very memorable one.
August 4-7 is The Historic New Orleans Collection's New Orleans Antiques Forum
Experts and enthusiasts alike will gather for a four-day forum to discuss and explore decorative arts. Dedicated to preserving the history and culture of New Orleans and the Gulf Coast region, the event will benefit The Historic New Orleans Collection.
Tickets: $100-200/ticket at THNOC’s Williams Research Center – 210 Chartres St. Contact: 523-4662
Satchmo SummerFest is August 5-7
Opening Reception- Thursday, August 4
Join in the celebration of the opening night of Satchmo SummerFest on August 4! The evening begins with a special concert (sponsored by Buffa’s Bar and Restaurant) at Le Petit Theatre: Tom McDermottperforms “Satchmo from the 1920s to the 1960s,” followed by a second line to the opening night reception at the historic Omni Royal Orleans. Tickets now available online!
Whitney White Linen Night 2016 - Saturday, August 6
Whitney White Linen Night 2016 will launch the CAC’s milestone 40th Anniversary Season. This annual event is a fundraiser for the CAC.
JULIA STREET BLOCK PARTY
300–700 blocks of Julia Street and throughout the Arts District New Orleans
Art Openings & Outdoor Celebration
Free Admission | 5:30–9:30pm New Extended Hours!
• Exhibition Openings at more than 20 Galleries & Museums
• Cocktails & Cuisine from 25 Local Restaurants
• Cox Cool Down Lounge
Food provided by The American Sector, Bratz Y’all, Crêpes à la Cart, Charcoal’s Gourmet Burger Bar, Curly Q Fry Company, Dickie Brennan’s Restaurant Group, Foundation Room at House of Blues, The Green Fork, Imperial Woodpecker Sno-Balls, Josephine Estelle at Ace Hotel, Kenton’s, Kingfish, La Thai Uptown, Legacy Kitchen, LMNO @ Le Meridien, Lucy’s Retired Surfers Bar & Restaurant, Meauxbar, Mellow Mushroom, Mizado Cocina, Nirvana Indian Cuisine, NOLA Girl Food Truck & Catering, Pinkberry, Saucy’s BBQ, Seed, Saint Lawrence, Superior Grill, The Velvet Cactus
On White Linen Night, do not miss stopping by to see a new exhibition opening at the George Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts during the event.
(747 Magazine, @ Julia St.)
Watch Dog
(aka the first 'Blue Dog' painting)
Between 1981 and 1984 Rodrigue painted forty canvases depicting different Cajun ghost stories. Although rooted in his Cajun Style, this important collection includes Watch Dog, Rodrigue’s imagined interpretation of the "loup-garou"-- this is the painting that launched his most famous body of work, The Blue Dog Series.
All forty canvases will be exhibited publicly for the first time at the George Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts (747 Magazine, @ Julia St.) opening on White Linen Night, Saturday Aug. 6.
Stay Cool! Enjoy your very social/cultural week.
I love this photo of two of my favorite gals behind the FestiGals: Diane Lyons and Sandra Savoye Dartus Horwitz
Frank Stansbury with Diane Lyons and Sandra Savoye Dartus Horwitz at
Winning the prize of the Best Hat at the FestiGals- made by Hautes Dames of New Orleans. The prize was The beautiful hat and bras purse was done by my talented friend Jeffrey McIlwain
Just waiting to join the parade
Enjoying networking and drinking Bloody Mary at FestiGals brunch
Photo by Beth Arroyo Utterback of my friends at Big River
Good morning darlings. Check out the new digital copy of New Orleans Living magazine. Who knows - you maybe in one of the photos that were published.
Congratulations to the Winners of the 2016 Piano Competition:
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COOLINARY NEW ORLEANS
August 1-31, 2016
During the month of August, experience cuisine that delights your palate and is an integral part of the history and culture of New Orleans. This annual culinary tradition features specially priced prix-fixe lunch and dinner menus.
http://www.coolinaryneworleans.com/August 1-31, 2016
During the month of August, experience cuisine that delights your palate and is an integral part of the history and culture of New Orleans. This annual culinary tradition features specially priced prix-fixe lunch and dinner menus.
'Museum Month' returns this week
New Orleans' annual "Museum Month" returns Aug. 1. During the event, major local museums offer free admission with an active membership at another participating institution. For example, buying a membership to the Contemporary Arts Center gets you in to the New Orleans Museum of Art, the National World War II Museum, Le Musee de Free People of Color and several other local museums. Budget-friendly memberships include Ashe Cultural Arts Center (from $25), the Historic New Orleans Collection (from $35) and Longue Vue House & Gardens (from $35). A complete list of participating museums is available at
New Orleans' annual "Museum Month" returns Aug. 1. During the event, major local museums offer free admission with an active membership at another participating institution. For example, buying a membership to the Contemporary Arts Center gets you in to the New Orleans Museum of Art, the National World War II Museum, Le Musee de Free People of Color and several other local museums. Budget-friendly memberships include Ashe Cultural Arts Center (from $25), the Historic New Orleans Collection (from $35) and Longue Vue House & Gardens (from $35). A complete list of participating museums is available at
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Back to School Learning with Gambel
Gambel Communications presents "Back to School" Training - an in-depth look into topics including: media relations, media training, social media strategy, strategic partnerships, digital marketing and nonprofit communications.
Stop by every Wednesday in August, from 9AM-11AM at Youth Empowerment Project's Office.
1600 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70113
Spots are filling up quickly!
Register and RSVP here.
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This Week at the Saenger Theatre
Maks & Val Live On Tour
Thursday, August 4
You won't want to miss Dancing With the Stars' favorite brothers in a show of timeless elegance and steamy seduction! Get your tickets now!
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On Thursday, August 4 is the very special and fun Opening Party of Satchmo SummerFest
Opening Reception
Join us in celebrating the opening night of Satchmo SummerFest on August 4! The evening begins with a special concert (sponsored by Buffa’s Bar and Restaurant) at Le Petit Theatre: Tom McDermott performs ‘Satchmo from the 1920s to the 1960s’, followed by a second line to the opening night reception at the historic Omni Royal Orleans. Tickets now available online!
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Thursday, August 4
Politics with a Punch
Join us on Thursday August 4 for another unforgettable edition of Politics with a Punch, our local version of “Politically Incorrect.” It is a fast-paced, free-wheeling, no-holds barred discussion of what is happening in our city, state and nation. We place a premium on having a good time and expect plenty of laughs as we discuss the controversies and the outrageous antics of our local leaders and scoundrels.
We launched Politics with a Punch in 2002 and have enjoyed 14 years of great times thanks to our awesome panelists and faithful patrons. This next event will be another very special show as we celebrate the2016 Election Season Kickoff!
It will be held at the beautiful Eiffel Society, 2040 St. Charles Avenue. This outstanding venue offers plenty of available parking, a superb staff and tremendous amenities for Punch patrons. It has been recently renovated and looks outstanding. Join us for this special program and enjoy another fabulous panel.
The doors open at 6 p.m. for Punch Happy Hour as the Eiffel Society bar will offer a delicious menu of specialty drinks for our patrons. As an added treat, dining will be available for our patrons at the Eiffel Society. After our event ends, we invite you to stay with us for cocktails and socializing with our fellow patrons and panelists.
Our show will begin at 8:00 p.m. As usual, we have picked an outstanding panel with some of our favorite all-stars plus some exciting newcomers. Check out our exceptional line-up of celebrities for this New Orleans POLITICAL COMEDY TRADITION:
- Larry Beron, Outstanding Comedian; Local Actor; Punch Favorite
- Bernie Cyrus, Author, Talk Show Host, Political Consultant & Musician
- Caroline Fayard, Attorney; United States Senate Candidate
- Hon. Walt Leger, III, LA State Rep, House Speaker Pro Tempore
- Harry Shearer, Actor; Director; Musician, THE SIMPSONS Voice Talent
- Poppy Tooker, Radio/TV Host; Culinary Activist; Speaker & Author
- Vince Vance, Singer, Songwriter, Bandleader, LA Music Hall of Fame Member
- For more information, call Jeff Crouere at #504-669-6076.Tickets are only $20.00 per person/$35.00 per couple.If you would like to take advantage of this opportunity, please RSVP by sending me an e-mail reply. You can also purchase tickets in advance at a discounted price ($15.00 per person/$25.00 per couple) on-line at our website:
2016 New Orleans Antiques Forum to look at dining and the decorative arts The Historic New Orleans Collection's : 2016 New Orleans Antiques Forum: “Dinner Is Served: Decorative Arts and Dining in the South”
Thursday, Aug. 4–Sunday, Aug. 7, 2016
Thursday, Aug. 4: Optional preconference bus trip to St. Francisville, 8:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
Optional walking tour of the French Quarter, 10 a.m.
The preconference activities are limited to participants of the forum, and separate registration is required.
Friday, Aug. 5: Registration, 8:30 a.m.
Sessions, 9:30 a.m.–4:15 p.m.
Reception, 4:30–6:30 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 6: Registration, 8 a.m.
Sessions, 9 a.m.–2:45 p.m.
French Quarter Open House (a shopping excursion to some of the leading antiques shops): 3:00–5:00 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 7: Sessions, 9:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
Optional brunch at Arnaud’s Restaurant, 12:30 p.m. Separate registration is required.
WHERE: All forum sessions will take place at the Williams Research Center, 410 Chartres St., in the French Quarter, and most other activities take place at locations in the French Quarter. The preconference bus trip will explore four sites in St. Francisville, Louisiana.
HOW: Registration opens Monday, June 6, and packages start at $100. The optional programs require separate registration and are only open to forum participants. The forum is known to sell out, and those interested in attending are encouraged to act quickly. For more information, visit www.hnoc.org/antiques.htm or call (504) 523-4662.
WHY: The 2016 New Orleans Antiques Forum, “Dinner Is Served: Decorative Arts and Dining in the South,” will take place Thursday, Aug. 4–Sunday, Aug. 7. This year’s theme goes behind the doors of the Southern dining room—a space that reflects tradition, culture, style and the ritual of dining.
The 2016 event will feature 12 presentations from decorative arts experts affiliated with institutions such as the Corning Museum of Glass, George Washington’s Mount Vernon, the Yale University Art Gallery and THNOC. Tom Savage of the Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library will return as moderator. Nick Dawes of Heritage Auctions in New York (and a frequent contributor to the PBS program “Antiques Roadshow”) and Laurie Ossman of the Preservation Society of Newport County in Rhode Island will return as speakers.
The program also features three optional events. The preconference bus tour to St. Francisville, Louisiana, on Thursday, Aug. 4, will include stops at Catalpa Plantation, Hillcroft House, Grace Episcopal Church and Rosedown Plantation. The preconference walking tour of the French Quarter will focus on retail shops in 19th-century New Orleans. Following the forum’s final session, participants are invited to a Sunday jazz brunch at Arnaud’s Restaurant. Visit www.hnoc.org/antiques.htm for more details.
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Satchmo SummerFest is August 5-7, 20165
The 16th Annual Satchmo SummerFest presented by Chevron
Music Schedule
Events
NEW JACKSON SQUARE LOCATION plus indoor stages! Click here for special events and music schedule
2016 Festival Lineup2016 Festival Lineuphttp://fqfi.org/satchmoFleurty Girl Back o' Town StageCornet Restaurant Red Beans and Ricely YoursFleurty Girl Back o' Town StageCornet Chop Suey Stage
White Linen Night, I wanted to share some information about a new exhibition opening at the George Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts during the event.
Between 1981 and 1984 Rodrigue painted forty canvases depicting different Cajun ghost stories. Although rooted in his Cajun Style, this important collection includes Watch Dog, Rodrigue’s imagined interpretation of the "loup-garou"-- this is the painting that launched his most famous body of work, The Blue Dog Series.
All forty canvases will be exhibited publicly for the first time at the George Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts (747 Magazine, @ Julia St.) opening on White Linen Night, Saturday Aug. 6.
Watch Dog
(aka the first 'Blue Dog' painting)
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