Darlings,
Beautiful autumn weather is finally here and the New Orleans is proudly celebrating the four consecutive wins for our beloved Saints. Geaux Saints go!
This past weekend was full of exciting cultural soirees.
I started my week by attending “An Evening with Enrique Alferez” at the New Orleans Botanical Garden. The weather was glorious as we listened to the beautiful sounds of harpist Patrice Fisher and talented guitarist Javier Olondo and their band. If you have never been to this exquisite sculpture garden, you should! The next free concert will be this upcoming Wednesday, October 25 from 6 to 8 p.m. https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10154733206300870.1073742963.581200869&type=1&l=ddc670580f
On Thursday, I attended the HI New Orleans Ground Breaking Ceremony. HI USA will be opening a brand new hostel in the heart of New Orleans in 2018! The four-story building, which was formerly the Pickwick Social Club, is located at 1028 Canal Street. The hostel will feature 126+ dorm beds, 25 private en-suite rooms, and an onsite café. As part of their commitment to sustainable tourism, they will be repurposing two historic buildings from the 1890s. HI New Orleans will also have a community space open to local residents, which will be used to host educational programming and engagement space for nonprofits. https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10154734871480870.1073742964.581200869&type=1&l=ece0b54942
Darlings, since I knew I was not going to be able to attend the fabulous Ogden Museum of Southern Art's “O What a Night” on Saturday night, I opted to attend the awesome Patron Party at the lovely mansion of Allison Kendrick, Chairman of the Board of Trustees. The fundraiser on Saturday honored Pamela J Joyner and Alfred J. Giuffrida. The chairpersons of the Gala were my darling friends Alexa Georges and her husband Jerry Armanis. https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10154736864565870.1073742965.581200869&type=1&l=95840a3a65
That evening, I was also invited to attend Friends of Jefferson’s beautiful Autumn Affair which was awesome. The exquisite mansion of Jackie and M.J. Wolfe in Old Metairie was the setting for the lovely fundraiser which was enjoyed by the guests. https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10154736911295870.1073742966.581200869&type=1&l=1663f03aaf
On Friday, it was time to attend the black tie Jefferson Performing Arts Society's 22nd Annual Pasta & Puccini. Ooo la la la! The Moulin Rouge-themed Jefferson Performing Arts Society's 22nd Annual Pasta & Puccini Fundraising Gala presented by the Wendell and Anne Gauthier Family Foundation at the Sheraton Hotel, was spectacular. The elegant black tie fundraiser celebrated the 40th Anniversary Season of the Jefferson Performing Arts Society to benefit JPAS youth programs and cultural endeavors. The evening featured a Gala performance by the JPAS Symphony Orchestra conducted by Maestro Dennis Assaf with vocals and music from JPAS’ fall productions. https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10154739029555870.1073742967.581200869&type=1&l=cf2c5d19f6
Saturday was a hectic night for me that compounded by terrible traffic problems since the Krewe of Boo was going on the French Quarter. My first stop that night was the lovely Patron Party for The Women's Guild of the New Orleans Opera Association's "Revelry on The River - Opera Gala- "The Roaring Twenties at The Westin Canal PlaceRevelry on the River -Opera Gala, the Patron Party for The Women's Guild of the New Orleans Opera 's "Revelry on The River - Opera Gala- "The Roaring Twenties @ The Westin Canal Place. As you will see in the photos guests carried the theme and it was awesome. https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10154740518685870.1073742968.581200869&type=1&l=2d694c5985
The New Orleans Ballet Association's presentation of Ballet Hispanico was electrifying. At the beginning of the program my darling friend, Executive Director Jenny Hamilton, introduced Artistic Director & CEO Eduardo Vilaro , who I remember meeting when he was dancer under founder Tina Ramirez. Jenny also introduced a representative from Pan American Association, the sponsor of the Ballet Hispanico. I was invited to attend a lovely reception at the first intermission.
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Casillero del Diablo's Devil's Society Ball
I concluded my social week on Sunday. I had such a fun time. I usually don't go out on Sunday night but the invitation was so seductive that I knew that I had to get in costume to attend the Devil Society Ball which was sponsored by Casilllero del Diablo Wines. I actually did not leave Santiago de Chile without visiting the Casillero Del Diablo Vineyards. I loved it, just like I loved the Ball and the decadent libations created by Laura and Chris Mcmillian and the food by talented Chef Adolfo Garcia! https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10154743923145870.1073742970.581200869&type=1&l=e9f7149c29.
This upcoming week is going to be a very exciting one with lot of fun/social/cultural events:
Tuesday, October 24
A documentary screening and book signing on Creole identity with Maurice Martinez from 6- 8:30 p.m. at the Williams Research Center, 410 Chartres Street. Admission is free, and reservations are encouraged. THNOC will host Maurice Martinez for an evening celebrating his work, including a screening of the documentary “Too White To Be Black, Too Black To Be White: The New Orleans Creole” (2007) and a book signing for his recently released Blackcreole: Recollections of a Mixed-Race New Orleans Colored Creole In Limbo, his personal account of growing up in New Orleans as a mixed-race individual.
Music & Visual Arts of Latin America -NEW PERSPECTIVES ARTIST RECEPTION
Tuesday October 24, 2017 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at NEWMAN'S REYNOLDS RYAN ART GALLERY
Tuesday October 24, 2017 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at NEWMAN'S REYNOLDS RYAN ART GALLERY
Exhibit closes Friday, December 1, 2017
Please join us immediately following the artist reception for the Upper School and Middle School Choir performance with the LPO in the Henson Auditorium. Limited Seating
5333 Danneel Street New Orleans, Louisiana 504.450.3111-Newman's Choir students will perform under the direction of the LPO’s own Carlos Miguel Prieto and will be joined by LPO
5333 Danneel Street New Orleans, Louisiana 504.450.3111-Newman's Choir students will perform under the direction of the LPO’s own Carlos Miguel Prieto and will be joined by LPO
musicians. Visual Arts students at Newman will learn about the beauty of Latin American culture by collaborating in the studio with visiting artists Gustavo Duque, Belinda Flores-Shinshillas, Carmen Mariscal, Cristina Molina and Piki Mendizabal
Tuesday, October 24
The Encore Shop presents
BAUBLES & BUBBLY FOR BEETHOVEN
There will be special sales at the shop and an evening fundraiser.
Tuesday, October 24, Baubles & Bubbly for Beethoven – 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. at the
Home of Rachel Van Voorhees Kirschman, 179 Bellaire Drive
TRINITY ARTIST SERIES
Tuesday, October 24 @ 6 pm:Organ and Labyrinth.Albinas Prizgintas plays the 5000-pipe tracker organ with ambient lighting and occasionalguest musicians. From Bach to the Beatles and beyond! Since Katrina, a unique and magicaldistinctively New Orleans musical meditation. All are welcome.Sunday, October 29 @ 5 pm: Nola French Connection Brass Band featuressix performers from Paris (France) with trumpet/vocals, trombone, sax, sousaphone, banjo, snare
October 24 – 29
The Historic N.O. Collection - “Danse Macabre: The Nightmare of History,” Halloween -themed tours
Just in time for Halloween, The Historic New Orleans Collection is offering visitors a glimpse into the city's ghastly past with special guided tours of its Louisiana History Galleries. At 11:00 am, THNOC is offering "La Danse Macabre: The Nightmare of History." This fascinating one-hour, fact-based tour will explore of the city's more gruesome historical records, many of which went on to fuel local lore. Due to the nature of the content, this tour is not recommended for audiences under 13. We also want to stress that this is not a walking tour of the French Quarter; all activities take place inside THNOC's Louisiana History Galleries at 533 Royal St. The Historic New Orleans Collection
533 Royal St., New Orleans, LA 70130 AT 11:00 A.M. Admission: $5.00 or free for THNOC members-Phone: 504-523-4662
October 24 – 28
Saenger Theatre Presents - Escape to Margaritaville
Plan your escape to the new musical comedy getaway ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE! Imagine a place where the sun is hot, the water's warm, and the drinks are as cold as they are plentiful. Welcome to Margaritaville, the island paradise where city folk get away from it all, and the locals get into the kind of trouble you can almost always sweet talk your way out of.
Wednesday, October 25
An Evening with Enrique
Evenings with Enrique
Wed. October 25
New Orleans Museum of Art
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TOUR THE PRIDE OF PLACE CONTEMPORARY ART EXHIBITION
October 25-
New Orleans Garden Society's “A Bewitching Affair”
October 26
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Escalade
November 2nd Johnny Sketch & the Dirty Notes
Wild Magnolias
October 26PoydrasHome Celebratory Bicentennial Gala”Poydras Home is celebrating 200 years of continuous operations with a Bicentennial Gala and Juried Art Competition, which will feature the “best of the best indoor juried hanging art” from more than 33 wining artists from the past 10 years, and more than 10 select fine craft artists.
Tickets: $100/adult; $65/21-35 years old
Location: Poydras Home
Contact: 897-0535
- Here are some handy links to other events going on in New Orleans this week. Press on each one for information
Lafete News Link October 24, 2017
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Love New Orleans & She'll Love You Back.
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October 26Jason Aldean
All Saints Soiree
All Saints Soiree
The evening event, taking place among a backdrop of New Orleans' unique and historic above-ground tombs, will feature
a patron party that includes a special presentation by Honorary Chair Poppy Tooker, producer and host of Louisiana
Eats!, paired with specialty food and cocktails. The Soirée willfollow with entertainment by the Truffle Honeys and the
Courtyard Kings, tours of the cemetery, wine and spirits, and a live auction for an anticipated audience of approximately
two hundred guests. Proceeds from the Soirée will benefit Save Our Cemeteries restoration and preservation efforts at
historic cemeteries throughout the city, and to ensure these beautiful iconic New Orleans landmarks are protected for
generations to come.
October 27
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Brews and Boos
2 nights of parties
Oct. 27 & Oct. 28 | 11pm to 2am
City Park's Carousel Gardens and Storyland
Brews and Boos will be a blast with open beer bars, unlimited rides, costume contest, jello shots, giveaways, and more! Plus there will be a VIP section this year! Be sure to buy tickets for the same night as your friends. Check the website for info on the "Concierge Wine Service". General admission tickets are $30/p and VIP tickets are $50/p. The Park will be decorated like you've never seen before - and the WITCH is back this year!
Brews and Boos
LOUISIANA SEAFOOD FESTIVAL
October 28 – 29, 2017
- Location: Woldenberg Park
- Visit Website
Join us for the annual Louisana Seafood Festival! From our waters to your plate, the Louisiana Seafood Festival is a celebration of all the fresh and flavorful seafood that makes our state great.
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Created in 2013, the Friends of the Cabildo Concert Series has brought together some of the best musicians from New Orleans and Louisiana to perform and archive their music for the Louisiana State Museum's music collection. Join us for a unique musical experience at the intimate 150-seat, state of the art Old U.S. Mint 3rd Floor Performance Hall.
October 27: Walter 'Wolfman' Washington
October 28
•••Don't miss one of the best Halloween Party/Luncheons in the City!!!•••
Chef Andrea will present another one of his famous lunches. Complimentary champagne. $55 PP by reservation only all checks made payable to Shangri-la Social Club, 1610 Glenn Swetman St. Biloxi, MS. 39530. Personal tables of eight are available. A PORTION OF THE PROCEEDS GO TO "JACKETS FOR NEEDY SCHOLARS" . Costumes and Witches Hats optional. Come have a fun time give a bit of happiness to a needy scholar. Cash bar reception 10:45 AM lunch and entertainment to follow at noon.
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October 29Saints vs. Chicago Bears
City Putt Halloween Party
Maison Dupuy Hotel’s Jazz Brunch with Gregory Agid Trio
New Canal Haunted Lighthouse
City Putt Halloween Party
Maison Dupuy Hotel’s Jazz Brunch with Gregory Agid Trio
New Canal Haunted Lighthouse
October 30Pelicans vs. Orlando Magic
Have a great week and save some energy for the follow
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