Toasting with my darling friend Dr. James Moises , owner of Bijou Wines and winemaker for Moises Wines, who was selected to be the Grand Marshal of the Krewe of Cork's Royal Street Stroll for New Orleans Wine & Food Experience. This photo was at the delicious wine dinner at Broussard's
Darlings,
I hope you had a wonderful Memorial Day Weekend.
My week was full of fun events that included attending and participating in the 25th Annual New Orleans Wine and Food Festival that took place from May 25-28.
In its 25th Anniversary year, the New Orleans festival has become one of most incredible culinary events in the nation, attracting over 7,000 gourmands and connoisseurs as well as art and music lovers.
As in the past, I began my New Orleans Wine & Food Experience with an intimate wine dinner at one of New Orleans’ premier restaurants. I was invited to join my darling friend, Dr. James Moises, winemaker of delicious Moises Wines at Broussard's. The dinner was delicious and I was delighted to see that a darling friend of mine, Carl de Gersdorff, is now the General Manager of Broussard's. .
OMG- The first day of the New Orleans Wine and Food Experience was a social marathon for me.
I started it by attend Vinola where Dom Perignon Champagne and Opus One wines were among those rare and highly valued wines (each one boasting a retail value of at least $75) that were poured.
Immediately after, I was invited by the NOWFE Board to a delicious Media Reception at Brennan’s. https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10154359441700870.1073742855.581200869&type=1&l=3f28867e74
As the former Queen II and X of the Krewe of Cork, I met my fellow Cork members at the courtyard of Hotel Mazarin where the annual parade for NOWFE 's Royal Street Stroll began. My darling friend Dr. James Moises, owner of Bizou Wines and producer of Moises Wines' delicious Pinot Noir, reigned as the Grand Marshal.https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10154359464685870.1073742856.581200869&type=1&l=edc0c0101b
My next event was on Saturday, when the annual NOWFE 's Grand Tasting took place at the new venue at the Mardi Gras World. It was very different from the Convention Center! Hot but a wonderful opportunity to taste all the different wines and taste the fabulous culinary dishes of our talented chefs. https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10154360365285870.1073742857.581200869&type=1&l=aa19d7c1fb
I enjoyed it tremendously but I had no energy left to attend the annual The Big Gateaux Show which is the pastry competition, hosted by Chef Tariq Hanna of Sucré at the Marriott Convention Center Ballroom.
Darlings, prior to attending NOWFE, I enjoyed very much attending the Maison Dupuy Hotel’s Sippin' in the Courtyard, the Biz after Hours at Cornet and The New Orleans Chamber Orchestra's Dreams “En Francais” at the Marigny Opera House.
I could not let Memorial Day go by without having a few friends come over to my condo and enjoy a traditional BBQ. We loved it! Thank you Chef David!
The New Orleans Chamber Orchestra after its performance at Marigny Opera House
Having fun at Maison Dupuy's Sipping at the Courtyard
Steve Ferran, GM of Maison Dupuy,Craig Sanders,Dir. Of Sales & Marketing of Maison Dupuy with Allison Shapiro,Kathy Schrenk holding Abby and Christie Anderson of LASPCA at Sipping in the the Courtyard
Enjoying NOWFE's Dinner at Broussard 's with delicious Moises Wines by My darling friend Dr. James Moises owner of Bizou Wines.
My darling friend Carl de Gersdorft is the General Manager of Broussard 's
My darling friend Carl de Gersdorft is the General Manager of Broussard 's
On a sad note , last week, I lost two old-time friends: gorgeous Richard Thompson : http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/richard-thompson-obituary?pid=1000000185626867
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Richard Thompson passed away in Metairie, Louisiana. Funeral Home for Services for Richard are being provided by Tharp-Sontheimer-Tharp Funeral Home. Obit is featured in The Times-Picayune, and The New Orleans Advocate.
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Read the Obituary and view the Guest Book, leave condolences or send flowers. | Victor P. Chisesi, MD passed away peacefully at his beloved Garden District home on Sunday, May 21, 2017 at the age of 85. He is preceded in death by his parents Lena and Victor Chisesi and his
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This upcoming week is going to be a very busy one.
For starter, today is the first day of the annual Birdfoot Festival. Here is the scoop on that:
May 30-June 3
Sixth Annual Birdfoot Festival
Five days of some of the best chamber music you’ll ever hear anywhere. Music by such great classical composers as Brahms, Mendelssohn, Beethoven, Stravinsky and others, as well as many great contemporary masters. Some of the festival’s events are free; some are ticketed only and they are at various venues in or near downtown New Orleans, including the Contemporary Arts Center, Café Istanbul and the George and Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center.
You can read more about it on their website at http://birdfootfestival.org/concerts-events/2017-festival/ and make your plans to attend at least SOME of their wonderful events. This is a major happening in the cultural season of New Orleans that attracts musicians and concertgoers from all over the world!
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Birdfoot @ The CAC. May 30–June 2, 2017. Contemporary Arts Center New Orleans 900 Camp Street Downtown New Orleans MAP
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On Thursday June 1, from 4-8 p.m., Jazz in the Park’s Last Concert in this Series will feature Jon Cleary & The Absolute Monster Gentlemen and Robin Barnes at Louis Armstrong Park.
Thursdays at Twilight presents legendary blues singer/guitarist Little Freddie King on June 1, at 6 p.m. Gates open at 5 p.m. in the Pavilion of the Two Sisters in City Park's Botanical Garden.
On June 2 and 3 two celebrations at Tulane University will kick off the two “main events” of the summer season on the Uptown campus. They are:
June 2
The New Orleans Shakespeare Festival at Tulane University Opening Night PartyThis annual event informs people about the upcoming festival season and its educational components, including The Performance for the Schools.
June 3
Tulane Summer Lyric Theater ‘Let’s Go On With the Show’ 50th Anniversary GalaSummer Lyric Theatre at Tulane University is pleased to announce its upcoming 50th Anniversary Gala – “Let’s Go On with the Show!” There will be a special VIP Patron Cocktail Party and with the main event being a Retrospective Concert featuring over 50 performers from Summer Lyric’s 1st season through its 50th, as well as an orchestra comprised of members of the Louisiana Philharmonic. Some of the featured performers include Melissa Marshall, Bryan Batt, Leslie Castay, Liz Argus, Marc Embree, Beverly Trask, Sarah Jane McMahon, B. Michael Howard and many, many more. There will also be a live orchestra with members of the Louisiana Philharmonic. The evening will also feature silent and live auctions. All proceeds for the event will go to the Summer Lyric Endowment.
And here are a few other events coming up this weekend:
June 2-4
“As One”
This weekend the New Orleans Opera Association presents its first production in a series of “chamber operas” that will continue through the coming 2017-18 season. The opera, “As One,” traces the transgender journey of a young man who transitions into a woman and explores the vast range of emotions and experiences he – and later she – encounter along the way.
Two singers, a baritone and a mezzo-soprano, will sing the role of “Hannah,” accompanied by the Polymnia Quartet and conducted by Maestro Robert Lyall. The performances will take place at the Marigny Opera House, 725 St. Ferdinand Street, in the Faubourg Marigny.
Show times are 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Order your tickets from the New Orleans Opera Association at 529-3000 or online athttp://neworleansopera.org/. You can read more about it in this Thursday’s New Orleans Advocate’s BEAUCOUP arts and entertainment magazine pullout or read the story on the Advocate’s website that will be posted on Wednesday.
This weekend at Marigny Opera House
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Jack Belsom, archivist for the New Orleans Opera Association since 1974, will present “A History of the New Orleans Opera and the Associated Genealogical Research ...
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June 3
Vive Le Vin
Join the French American Chamber of Commerce - Gulf Coast Chapter for the 2017 Summer Wine Festival, themed Vive le Vin, Saturday, June 3, at The Shops at Canal Place.
Looking forward to this event and put it in your calendar!
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Sunday, June 4
Juleps in June
The Pirate's Alley Faulkner Society is planning a grand redux of Juleps in June for 2017 at 6 p.m. In addition to being a simply wonderful way to start the summer, Juleps in June is a celebration of both good literature and the cause increasing literacy in our community.Rosemary James, Co-Founder, Faulkner Society
Anne Simms Pincus, Chairman Executive Board, Faulkner Society
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Octavia Books Presents
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MAMMA MIA! TICKETS - Season Option
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