Round Table Luncheon Salutes New Orleans Authors and their recent published books on Wednesday, April 19, at noon at The Bourbon Orleans Hotel. Among the authors will be Pamela Arcenaux -Guidebooks to Sin: The Blue Books of Storyville, New Orleans
by Pamela D. Arceneaux;; Garden Legacyby Mary Louise Mossy Christovich and Roulhac Bunkley Toledano
with a foreword by S. Frederick Starr; and Jeff Crouere will discuss his 1st book, "America's Last Chance". Entertainment will be by talented Louis Dudoussat who just performed in the acclaimed JPAC's production of Tarzan. The $55 all inclusive price include a 3-three course gourmet luncheon, champagne/ wines and valet parking. Make sure you reserve at Please make your reservation by calling Judy LeBlanc at 504-571-4672 or email her at Judy.LeBlanc@BourbonOrleans.com. RESERVATIONS AND PREPAYMENT IS REQUIRED. Walk-ins will not be accepted, as the hotel will only prepare meals for the number of guests who have made reservations.
Darlings,
I hope you are enjoying the glorious spring weather!
If you read my blog last week, you knew that I was going nonstop, attending many soirees until I caught, on Friday, a nasty chest cold that prevented me from attending many of the affairs that I was really looking forward to attending. They included the Tennessee Williams Festival, the LPO's “Musical Mystery Tour: A Salute to The Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper,” the Alliance Française de la Nouvelle-Orléans' “Un Bal Guinguette” and the Entrepreneur Week events.
Fortunately I was able to attend many fun events that included the 2017 French Quarter Festival's press conference.
Beautiful spring weather greeted the media and VIPs at the annual press conference of the upcoming popular French Quarter Festival (April 6-9). Talented Renaissance man Tony Green entertained the crowd and unveiled his 2017 French Quarter Festival poster. https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10154179695930870.1073742817.581200869&type=1&l=03d9edd306
I was invited by my darling friend, Sammy Steele, to be his guest at the Salvation Army's Heels for Hope Luncheon at the Audubon Tea Room. Sammy was one of the models, along with many of my darling friends. https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10154179743780870.1073742818.581200869&type=1&l=684e735d30
On Wednesday, I was on Cloud Nine, attending the always fabulous 33rd Annual Mad Hatter's Luncheon & Fashion Show at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside. The luncheon, themed “A Day at the Races,” to benefit the New Orleans Opera Association, was a sea of chapeaus. They were many very beautiful big hats - fascinators, whimsical and very creative. https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10154181411230870.1073742819.581200869&type=1&l=9e44c79253
I also loved attending the WYES “60 Years and Still Groovin’” fundraising event. I had so much fun dressed a la Janis Joplin. I loved going to the exquisite mansion of my darling friends, Dana and Steve Hansel, for this fabulous evening. The costumes were awesome, as well as the entertainment, the food by the Windsor Court and the libations, which made the fundraiser a very memorable one. https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10154185225605870.1073742820.581200869&type=1&l=48a2cf28ed
The last soiree that attended before I caught my cold was New Orleans Fashion Week - Thursday - Designer Walks. It was at the Civic Theater and I enjoyed very much seeing the talents of Designers Jeta McCreary, John Joseph Delgadillo and my darling vendor friends among others. Congratulations to talented Tracee Dundas for putting this event every year. https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10154185309570870.1073742821.581200869&type=1&l=517916fdf2
My brother, Lorenzo Bergen, drove me to his timeshare condo in Destin so I could recuperate and enjoy the sunshine and the fresh air from the beach. Today I feel a little better so I hope I can recuperate by Wednesday night when I return to New Orleans. My friend, Michael Langford, is driving me back so Lorenzo can enjoy his full week there.
There is so much going on in New Orleans that I do not want to miss and that includes the following events:
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March 29-31
New Orleans Botanical Gardens Artists in the Park
Event Info: Works of local artists that were created on site at the garden will be exhibited and auctioned after the show. A reception to celebrate will follow.
Tickets: N/A
Location: New Orleans Botanical Garden at City Park
Contact: 483-9386
Tickets: N/A
Location: New Orleans Botanical Garden at City Park
Contact: 483-9386
Thursday, March 30
A Musical Prelude to the Celebration of Easter
A Free, Public Concert Series for Lent
Historic St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Catholic Cultural Center, 1100 Chartres St.
Thursdays, 6 p. m.,March 30 Presented by:
The Bishop Perry Center
The Cathedral - Basilica of St. Louis King of France & The Archdiocese of New Orleans
The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
The New Orleans Hispanic Heritage Foundation: Raúl V. Fonte, Executive Director
Pirate’s Alley Faulkner Society & Words & Music
In Concert With Angels, Sponsors, Patrons &Friends
Angels
Saluting Tonight’s Performer: Jay Kacherski
The Program
“Virtuosismo” and “technical dominance” are the words used by the press to describe American
guitarist, Jay Kacherski. A native of New York, Kacherski has given solo and ensemble
performances throughout the United States and Mexico. In 2008, he was awarded a Fulbright
Scholarship to research, perform, and promote contemporary classical guitar music of Mexico
and has since been premiering many new works in the United States. Kacherski completed
his Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Classical Guitar Performance from the University of Texas
at Austin, a Master’s Degree in Guitar Performance and Literature from the Eastman School of
Music in New York, and undergrad degrees from Florida Southern College. Currently, he is an
Associate Editor for Soundboard Magazine, a reviewer for the American String Teacher Journal,
Assistant Artistic Director of the Classical Minds International Guitar Festival in Houston, TX,
and a Visiting Lecturer of Music Theory at McNeese State University in Lake Charles, LA.
March 30
Thursdays at Twilight Concert Series
Celebrating New Orleans Music
with The New John Robichaux Society Orchestra
Gates open at 5pm; music begins at 6pm
Pavilion of the Two Sisters in the City Park Botanical Garden
March 30
Jim Brickman's Pure Piano: The Greatest Hits Tour
Thurs., March 30 | 6pm
Jefferson Performing Arts Center
6400 Airline Dr., Metairie
(504) 731-4700
Thurs., March 30 | 6pm
Jefferson Performing Arts Center
6400 Airline Dr., Metairie
(504) 731-4700
Two-time Grammy nominated artist Jim Brickman returns to New Orleans on March 30 with Pure Piano: The Greatest Hits tour. Get ready for a night of emotion and humor with music that touches the heart. A personal escape with stirring solo piano hits and timeless collaborations like "Valentine," "Angel Eyes," and "Love of My Life." Bring your family, friends or that special someone and get ready for a night of love, laughter and music with Jim Brickman. Ticketed event.
March 30
Edible Schoolyard New Orleans's An Edible Evening
Langston Hughes Academy’s Dreamkeeper Garden transforms into one of the spring’s premier garden parties. As guests stroll through the school’s three-acre garden, they will enjoy the tasting menu from more than 30 restaurants, as well as the exquisite Presqu’ile Wines.
Tickets: $50; various additional patron and sponsorship levels available at Langston Hughes Academy
Contact: 421-1060
Contact: 421-1060
March 31-April 1
Hogs for the Cause
Event Info: This annual, two-day fundraising event features nationally recognized musical talent alongside amateur and professional barbecue competitors. “Hogs for the Cause” operates as the premier funding source for pediatric brain cancer outreach services in the U.S. and has given grants to over 400 families in need.
Tickets: Prices vary
Location: UNO Lakefront Arena Fields
Contact: 583-5550
March 31 & April 2
Faust
Venue: Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts
Sponsoring Organization: New Orleans Opera Association
Tickets: New Orleans Opera Association
“The Devil made me do it!”
That’s how the New Orleans Opera Association is billing its fourth and final mainstage production of the 2016-17 season, Charles Gounod’s Faust. In a story that has been told and retold throughout much of recorded history, the title character’s fate is the price he pays for selling his soul to Satan in exchange for youth, happiness and love.
One of the masterpieces of French lyric opera, Faust is a profusion of celebrated arias and non-stop drama. With images that are both delightful and provocative, yet dark and foreboding, it is easy to see why this work has become one of the most performed operas around the world.
Performances on Friday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2:30 p.m. Optional brunches served in two seatings at Sunday performance. Call for tickets and information or visit the website to make reservations online: (504) 529-3000/2278 or http://neworleansopera.org/.
April 1
NOMA Egg Hunt and Family Festival
This fun and festive event features arts and crafts, games, face painting, a petting zoo, food, drinks, sweets, music and more.
Tickets: $10 for members; $12 for non-members
Location: Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden
Contact: 568-4121
Tickets: $10 for members; $12 for non-members
Location: Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden
Contact: 568-4121
April 1
Jewish Roots of Past, Present & Future Gala to benefit : Jewish Children’s Regional Services
A cocktail reception and seated dinner, a moving testimonial from a JCRS “success story,” entertainment and a silent auction, featuring once-in-a-lifetime vacations and more.
Tickets: $250
Location: Hyatt Regency, downtown New Orleans adjacent to the Superdome
Contact: 828-6334
Tickets: $250
Location: Hyatt Regency, downtown New Orleans adjacent to the Superdome
Contact: 828-6334
April 1
Sugarplum Ball
Benefits: Children’s Hospital
Event Info: This black-tie event is the hospital’s largest fundraiser and features over 35 local restaurants, specialty cocktails, a silent auction, live band and much more.
Tickets: $350; $15,000 sponsorship levels
Location: Public Belt Railroad
Contact: 896-9373
Event Info: This black-tie event is the hospital’s largest fundraiser and features over 35 local restaurants, specialty cocktails, a silent auction, live band and much more.
Tickets: $350; $15,000 sponsorship levels
Location: Public Belt Railroad
Contact: 896-9373
April 1
4th Annual ChamberFest
Venue: Nunemaker Hall, Loyola University
Sponsoring Organizations: Lyrica Baroque and New Orleans Friends of Music
Tickets: None. Event is free and open to the public.
Presented by Lyrica Baroque in collaboration with the New Orleans Friends of Music, the Fourth Annual NOLA Chamber Fest will feature chamber groups from all across the New Orleans and Gulf South regions, ranging from high school through college and graduate level and is also open to members of the community.
Musicians from the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra judge the competition in four divisions and cash prizes are awarded to the winning group in each division. The winning groups will perform in the Winners Showcase Performance one hour prior to the Harlem Quartet performance at Loyola University’s Roussel Hall on April 7.
The Chamber Fest performances run from 9:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. and are free and open to the public.
April 1-2
2017 Leukemia Cup Regatta
After the race and regatta, join 24 local restaurants that will supply a taste of New Orleans cuisine, a Gosling Rum bar and music by Refried Confuzion for a post-race party.
Tickets: $75; $1000 per table
Location: Southern Yacht Club
Contact: 837-0945
Tickets: $75; $1000 per table
Location: Southern Yacht Club
Contact: 837-0945
April 2
Jefferson Beautification, Inc. “Parkway Promenade XXVI”
This year’s theme, “April in Paris,” will include a sit-down dinner, open bar, live music, dancing, entertainment, an ensemble contest, raffles and a live auction featuring artwork by Honorary Chairman James Michalopoulos.
Tickets: $75
Location: Chateau Country Club, Kenner
Contact: 887-8992
Tickets: $75
Location: Chateau Country Club, Kenner
Contact: 887-8992
April 5
Prix d’Elegance Luncheon & Fashion Show to benefit New Orleans Ballet Association’s Youth Ballet Program
The Men and Women of Fashion’s 45th annual “Prix d’Elegance” will honor 10 men and 10 women who exemplify a unique personal style and are significant contributors in helping the community. A delicious lunch, silent auction, raffle and performance by students of the NORDC/NOBA Center for Dance will make up the event, as well as a glamorous fashion show. $100, Hilton Riverside ,Contact: 522-0996
April 5
Carmina Burana
Venue: Roussel Performance Hall, Loyola University
Sponsoring Organization: Symphony Chorus of New Orleans
Tickets: Symphony Chorus of New Orleans and Roussel Hall
Carmina Burana is a cantata composed by Carl Orff in 1935 and 1936, based on 24 poems from a much larger collection from the 1100s and 1200s that cover a wide variety of everyday life subjects. The work is sometimes paired with a short opera to make up a full program. The best-known piece from Carmina Burana is “O Fortuna,” used in dozens of movie soundtracks and covered by well-known musicians and musical groups.
The Symphony Chorus of New Orleans is performing with percussionists from the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, plus two pianists, baritone André Chiang, soprano Donna Lee and the New Orleans Boys' Choir. Steven Edwards conducts. The pieces are sung in Latin and German with English translations provided.
The performance starts at 7:30 p.m. For information and tickets call (504) 525-2111 or go to http://www.symphonychorus.org/.
Wednesday, April 5 • 6:30 p.m.
WRC, 410 Chartres St.
WRC, 410 Chartres St.
April 6
French Quarter Festival Opening Night Gala
Tickets: $125-$5,000
Location: Antoine’s
Contact: 522-5730
Antoine’s signature dishes, libations by Brown-Forman, music by French Quarter Festival all stars and a surprise kickoff will raise funds for the 34th annual French Quarter Festival. A portion of the proceeds will benefit New Orleans’ Roots of Music and Jackson Square beautification.
And, finally, here’s one you DEFINITELY don’t want to miss . . . the Saenger/Broadway in New Orleans production of The Bodyguard. Here is the information:
The Bodyguard
April 4-9, 2017
Venue: Saenger Theatre
Sponsoring Organization: Broadway in New Orleans
Tickets: Saenger Theatre and Ticketmaster
Based on the smash hit film, the award-winning musical will star Grammy Award-nominee and R&B superstar Deborah Cox. Former Secret Service agent turned bodyguard, Frank Farmer, is hired to protect superstar Rachel Marron from an unknown stalker. Each expects to be in charge; what they don’t expect is to fall in love.
A romantic thriller, The Bodyguard features a host of irresistible classics made famous by the late Whitney Houston when the show premiered in the early 1990s. They include “Queen of the Night,” “So Emotional,” “One Moment in Time,” “Saving All My Love (for you),” “I Have Nothing,” “I Wanna Dance with Somebody” and one of the biggest-selling songs of all time – “I Will Always Love You.”
Show times vary; call or visit Saenger or Ticketmaster website for more information.
Enjoy the sunshine, darlings!
Enjoy the sunshine, darlings!
sponsored by the Derbes Family Foundation
Wednesday, April 5 | 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, April 5 | 6:30 p.m.
Williams Research Center, 410 Chartres Street
Admission is $15, free for Caillot Circle, Jackson Society, Laussat Society,
and Bienville Circle members of THNOC.
Seating is limited; for reservations, call (504) 523-4662. Reservations will be held until 6:20 p.m. At that time, any unclaimed seats will be released to the public.
The event will also be streamed live online by WWOZ .
The Historic New Orleans Collection will present the 18th annual Bill Russell Lecture--"A Tribute to John Robichaux"--on Wednesday, April 5, at the Williams Research Center, 410 Chartres Street. The New John Robichaux Society Orchestra, led by Tom Hook and Wendell Brunious, will join forces with the Louisiane Vintage Dancers to recreate an evening of 19th-century entertainment. This year's lecture is sponsored by the Derbes Family Foundation.
In the 1890s, the John Robichaux Orchestra was the premier society orchestra of New Orleans. A native of Thibodaux, Robichaux (1866 - 1939) is considered to have been the most continuously active dance bandleader in New Orleans. From 1895 until 1927, his ensemble thrilled audiences with European dance music such as quadrilles, waltzes, and schottisches, as well as music for African American dances such as the cakewalk. Eventually such music would evolve into the ragtime that would in turn evolve into jazz.
Admission for this event is $15 and seating is limited. Reservations are required and may be made by calling (504) 523-4662. Reservations will be held until 10 minutes prior to the start of the program. At that time, any unclaimed seats will be released to the public.
For more information or to register, call (504) 523-4662 or email wrc@hnoc.org. To watch the event online, visit www.hnoc.org, www.wwoz.org, or WWOZ's Facebook page on the night of the performance.
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