A Toast to NO : Dec. 12-18 Hanukkah Celebration/ Round Table Luncheon/ Final Fiesta Navidena at Bergen-Casell/ Caroling in Jackson Square and more.....
For those of you that are attending my Round Table Luncheon on Wed. December 13 at noon, please come early or take an Uber to avoid long line for the Valet parking.
Darlings,
I hope you’ve been enjoying this seasonal weather and the recent snow. I enjoyed the warmer weather and I am praying that the temperature will be warmer rather than cold. Fortunately, I have a lot of heavy clothes to keep me warm as I attended many fun cultural and social events.
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2017 Louisiana Women Leaders Conference
The 2017 Louisiana Women Leaders Conference took place on December 2 at the Marriott New Orleans at 9 a.m in conjunction with Louisiana Center for Women in Government and Business Hall of Fame event. Featured presenters included Elizabeth Smart and Mike Wagenheim. ,https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10154867237025870.1073743026.581200869&type=1&l=e7e19bafee
2017 Luna Fete
Darlings, the rain did not dampen my spirit as well as my darling friend, Constance Adams and her darling daughter Chloe, visiting from Houston, TX. She wanted to experience an evening with me so we started it at the preview party sponsored by Pan American Life for the exquisite installation of The Art Council of Luna Fete. It was spectacular and magical. We were in awe and loved it. https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10154869050375870.1073743027.581200869&type=1&l=dadb3d5df5
Gamblers, Whiskey and Flying Horses with Dale DeGroff
My evening with Constance Adams and Chloe continued and this time we went to SoBou where my darling friend, James Beard Award-Winning Mixologist, author and “King of the Cocktail,” Dale DeGroff, was presenting a very interesting lecture: “Gamblers, Whiskey and Flying Horses,” He was joined by his talented wife and also an author, Jill DeGroff.
We joined Dale for a Runyonesque romp through the world of whiskey and thoroughbred racing. https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10154869085530870.1073743028.581200869&type=1&l=0afb2ae72d
Bubbles and Best of It!
Darlings, if there one thing I love besides Chiquita Bergen it’s drinking French Champagne and today, at the annual Republic Beverage Distributing Soiree at Calcacius, I had plenty of it. Titled “Bubbles and the Best of . . . “ it was indeed a tasting of exquisite sparkling and elite stills and I loved it. https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10154869873095870.1073743029.581200869&type=1&l=e846f7da0d
St. Charles Ave's 2017 Activists of the Year
Congratulations are in order to my darling friends talented artists Terrance and Stephanie Osborne, recipients of the St. Charles Avenue magazine's Activists of the Year 2017 awards along with Roland and Mary von Kurnatowski and Linda and Thomas Westfeldt. They were honored at a lovely reception at Iberia Bank on St. Charles Ave.
BRAVO Holiday Social
The annual BRAVO Holiday Social at the Sandra and Joel Chaisson elegant ballroom was awesome . We discussed the upcoming Bravo Gala: “Une Affaire d'Avant Garde: En Blanc et Noir” at the Hyatt on Feb. 23 and the return of Les Ballet de Monte Carlo on February, 24 at the Mahalia Jackson Theater. I cannot wait! https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10154873625780870.1073743031.581200869&type=1&l=add953ca76
4th Annual New Orleans Mission
The 4th Annual New Orleans Mission's "Changing the Face of Homelessness" Gala at the Hyatt Regency was awesome. The Gala featured Ron Hall, author of the New York Times bestseller novel, now Paramount Pictures movie, Same Kind of Different as Me and entertainment from nationally-acclaimed musician Jonny Diaz. https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10154875679685870.1073743032.581200869&type=1&l=cedb544fa1
31st Annual Art Against AIDS
Darlings, it is holiday party time and I love it. I just wish that these soirees were not at the same time and were in one location but I really try to stop at each one because I care about the causes and the people who organize them. I went briefly to the 31st Annual Art Against AIDS and it was lovely. The Gala helps support men, women and children living with HIV/AIDS in the New Orleans community. It honored my darling friend, etcher Phillip Sage at the Club XLIV at the Superdome and it featured American Idol finalist, David Hernandez. https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10154877941695870.1073743033.581200869&type=1&l=2b3a95581b
Krewe of Stars -Caroling on the Bayou
Last night, I had the opportunity to greet Santa on the historic Bayou St. John when I attended the Krewe of Stars Caroling on the Bayou at Marshall Manor on Bancroft Drive. It was so much fun and the evening was perfect for a festive soiree on the Bayou. Many thanks to our gracious host and talented entertainer, Marshall Harris. https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10154877969780870.1073743034.581200869&type=1&l=ff502fb566
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Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra's Holiday Brass at Houmas House
Holiday Brass at Houmas House Plantation and Gardens by the Baton Rouge Symphony was spectacular. More than 600 festive guests enjoyed Associate Conductor, David Torns, and the BRSO Brass, Percussion and Harp as they performed all of our holiday favorites in the Burnside Restaurant. I was delighted to see that snow that was still around the gardens and the Plantation and how festive Houmas House Plantation and Gardens were decorated. https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10154879331020870.1073743035.581200869&type=1&l=bc9ac336c1
Here is a link to a video of the concert: https://www.facebook.com/houmashouseplantation/videos/10155925373227232/
My sincere prayers for former Louisiana Governor, Kathleen Blanco, our first and only female Governor who is battling melanoma of the liver.
Darlings, it is the Holiday Season and, as such, I have been invited to more parties than I could possibly attend but I know that the highlight of my week is going to be my annual Round Table Luncheon on Wednesday, December 13 at noon at the Bourbon Orleans Hotel. (See calendar below.)
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December 12
Hanukkah celebration will light up Riverwalk
An 11-foot menorah, the largest in Louisiana, will be lit next week, not only to commemorate the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah, but also to honor the memory of the man who helped start the local celebration in 1989 and, as back then, to combat hate: the late David Kaufmann.
Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of lights, begins at sunset December 12 and concludes December 20. The oversized menorah was constructed by the late Isak Borenstein, a Polish Holocaust survivor who moved to New Orleans in 1951. It will be lit by Richard Cahn, president of Dixie Mills, as part of a celebration at The Riverwalk. The event, from 5-7 p.m. is sponsored by Chabad-Lubavich of Louisiana. It will take place on the terrace of The Riverwalk overlooking the Mississippi River, instead of the tradition staging area adjacent to Spanish Plaza.
Wednesday, December 13
Round Table Luncheon saluting the Holidays and New Orleans Tricentennial
Mark Romig, President and CEO of the New Orleans Tourism Marketing Corporation, will be the co-host, along with social columnist, Margarita Bergen. The Cultural and Historical Co-chairs of the New Orleans Tricentennial, Priscilla Lawrence and Sybil Morial, have been invited, as well as the new Mayor-elect of New Orleans, Latoya Cantrell; the Consul of Mexico,Carlos Ponce; the Consul General of France, Vincent Sciama; Romi Gonzalez; Jenny Hamilton, Executive Director of New Orleans Ballet; and Patti Lock, Director of Special Projects for Tall Ships of America.
As in the past, the Luncheon will feature a tasting of red wine by winemaker, Dr. James Moises, and a tasting of Champagne and sparkling wines by Lisa Tull of Republic National Distributing Company.
The live entertainment will provided by a myriad of entertainers that will include Becky Allen, Carl Mack, Marshall Harris, pianist Jim Walpole, Suzaune Yee McKamey, Conductor Paul Mauffray , burlesque dancer Trixie Minx and vocalist Anais St. John.
And here are some more holiday events . . . \
DECEMBER 13, 201
Presented By: Bon Operatit!
Location: Four Points by Sheraton French Quarter
Address: 541 Bourbon St., New Orleans, LA 70130
Times: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Admission: Free!
Email: celebrate@bonoperatit.com
View Website | P: (504) 232-1046
December 15
Disney Live! Mickey and Minnie's Doorway to Magic
The Legend of Zelda – Symphony of the Goddesses
Sonny Landreth
Disney Live! Mickey and Minnie's Doorway to Magic
The Legend of Zelda – Symphony of the Goddesses
Sonny Landreth
December 16
R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl
The Nutcracker by New Orleans Ballet Theatre
Arts Market New Orleans
R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl
The Nutcracker by New Orleans Ballet Theatre
Arts Market New Orleans
December 17
Saints vs. New York Jets
The Nutcracker by New Orleans Ballet Theatre
Holiday Home Tours
Caroling in Jackson Square
Arts Market New Orleans
Saints vs. New York Jets
The Nutcracker by New Orleans Ballet Theatre
Holiday Home Tours
Caroling in Jackson Square
Arts Market New Orleans
The Patio Planters of the Vieux Carré
hosting home tours of select French Quarter homes
Sunday, December 17, 1-4 p.m. $20
Details: http://patioplanters.net/events/
December 17
Sunday, 4 PM · Casell Bergen Gallery · New Orleans
Caroling in Jackson Square
Sunday, December 17, 7 pm. Gates open 6:30 p.m.
Jackson Square, French Quarter, New Orleans
Jackson Square is illuminated by hundreds of candles held by singers, both amateur and professional, crooning Christmas favorites that everyone is familiar with. The event is free to
all who wish to participate, regardless of religious affiliation. Candles and song sheets are provided. https://followyourjoy.com/2014/11/24/caroling-in-jackson-square/
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