A Toast to New Orleans July 24-30 : NO International Piano Competition/ Politics with a Punch and more
With my darling longtime friends Armando Moreno and Clif Traver who were visiting from Chile and Fort Lauderdale
Darlings,
As in the past, I survived my very spirited Round Table luncheon Saluting Tales of the Cocktail and all the spirited dinners and soirees that I attended during the 2018 Tales of the Cocktail this past week.
Round Table Luncheon Saluting 2018 Tales of the Cocktail
The 2018 Round Table Luncheon Saluting Tales of the Cocktail at the historic ballroom of the Bourbon Orleans Hotel was a great success. My co-host was Caroline Rosen, the new executive director of Tales of the Cocktail, the nonprofit that produces the annual spirit industry conference.
The guest speaker was mixologist, Marvin Allen, author of a new book, Magic in a Shaker - A Year of Spirited Libations. The featured spirit was Hendrick's Gin represented by Jorge Lauriano, Louisiana District Manager for William Grant & Sons, Inc. and Fred Holley of Republic Beverages. Live entertainment was by talented vocalist, Jordan Kelley, and cocktail historian, Elizabeth Pearce, accompanied on the piano by Jim Walpole. https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10155374294730870.1073743229.581200869&type=1&l=02964ac873
The next Round Table Luncheon Saluting The 2018-19 Cultural Season will be on September 12, 2018. This is not to be missed since I am inviting the head and representative of every major cultural organization.
Kick-off of 2018 Tales of the Cocktail
Darlings, Tales of the Cocktail began and I joined the Tales of the Cocktail Foundation Board members for an opening reception for “Beyond the Bar 2018” at the New Orleans Athletic Club. I also attended the kick-off of the 16th year of Tales of the Cocktail which started at the lobby of the Hotel Monteleone with a jazz marching band that second-lined to the front of the Monteleone Hotel where members of the TOC Foundation Board were introduced and checks were presented by Jeffrey Goldring, representing the Goldring Family Foundation and the Sazerac Company, and another one by Dennis Johnston of Edrington Foundation. It was followed by a reception at the Queen Anne Ballroom in the Monteleone to announce the winners of the Official Cocktail Competition.
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Spirited "A Cajun Road Trip" with Sazerac
Darlings, I kicked off the first night of Tales of The Cocktail 2018 with "A Cajun Road Trip" at Sac-a-Lait restaurant, presented by Sazerac Company. O Food Network's Cajun Aces Chefs Cody and Samantha Carroll, Chef de Cuisine Ian Mitchell, and Beverage Director Norton Christopher hosted a five-course dinner pairing local cuisine and beautiful cocktails. https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10155369831245870.1073743225.581200869&type=1&l=40dadd5163
Spirited Dinner with Don Q at Festival de SoBou
OMG - I am still salivating the savory Tales of the Cocktail and Don Q Puerto Rican Rums present: Festival de SoBou.
Guests experienced the sights, sounds and flavors of Old San Juan and Louisiana as we leisurely strolled through the free-flowing street party featuring kioskos (stalls) showcasing the cuchifritos and traditional street food of Puerto Rico and Louisiana, accented by flavors of Don Q Rum cocktails prepared specifically to delight you at every turn! This spirited dinner brought a lot of memories of Dominican food which is very similar to the Puerto Rican food.
We observed cooking and cocktail demonstrations featuring Chef Juan Carlos Gonzalez and Bar Chef Laura Bellucci who were joined by the staff from world famous “La Factoria” from San Juan all brought to you by Don Q Rum. I loved seeing my darling friends Tia Martin and Executive Chef of Commander's Palace Tory McPhail.
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Tales of the Cocktail's Meeting the Distillers
Darlings, I was so elated and feeling blessed to have seen so many old-time friends whose friendships I have cultivated over the past 16 years of Tales of the Cocktail. I loved seeing Guillaume Lamy and Alexandre Gabriel of House Of Ferrand; Master Distiller Johnny Schuler of Pisco Porton; Mixologists Tony Abou-Ganim and Kimberly Patton-Bragg among others. I had to pace myself because there were so many spirited soirees to attend at great venues that included the Orpheum Theater, the House of Blues, Galatoire's 33 and the Monteleone, among others.
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I concluded my spirited week by attending a lovely performance at the Castle Theatre of talented vocalist Linda Wright and Jordan Kelley, accompanied in the piano by Jim Walpole. It will be repeated this Saturday, July 28. Not to be missed!
This is going to be a light week for me which is good because it’s just too hot for me to be running around like I normally do. Let’s enjoy it and try to stay cool!
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Love New Orleans & She'll Love You Back.
Sincerely,
Frank Stansbury
Lafete News
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July 23-29
THE TWENTY-SEVENTH NEW ORLEANS INTERNATIONAL PIANO COMPETITION
Loyola University, New Orleans
Twelve of the worlds most talented up-and-coming pianists are invited to New Orleans for a week of magnificent piano playing as semifinalists competing for performance and cash prizes totaling over $35,000. The NOIPC runs concurrently with the New Orleans Keyboard Festival and Piano Institute ( NOPI ) featuring masterclasses and recitals open to the public. Guest Artists Alexandre Moutouzkine, piano and Chloé Kiffer, violin will open the festival with a duo recital featuring the works of Stravinsky and Ravel inspired by Robert Craft's book Stravinsky: Discoveries & Memories.
Tuesday, July 24
Semifinal Round I, day two, 7:00 pm
Wednesday, July 25
Semifinal Round I, day three, 7:00 pm
Thursday, July 26
Semifinal Round II, day one, 7:00 pm
Friday, July 27
Semifinal Round II, day two, 7:00 pm
Saturday, July 28
NOPI Student Showcase Recital, 10:30 am
Sunday, July 29
Final Round, 2:00 pm
Competition Rounds and Recitals take place in Loyola University's Roussel Hall.
PURCHASE TICKETS
http://masno.org/Purchase-Tickets
The 12 Semifinalists invited to New Orleans to compete in the 27th New Orleans International Piano Competition are:
Sung Chang, South Korea
Yixiang Hou, China
Jaeweon David Huh, South Korea
Andreas Ioannides, United Kingdom
Arisa Onoda, Japan
Robert Levinger, United States
Scott MacIsaac, Canada
Misuzu Tanaka, Japan
Alessandro Tosi, Italy
Lin Ye, China
Hyun Ji You, South Korea
WEDNESDAY, JULY 25
JOIN US FOR OUR CHAMBER AFTER 5
AT HRI HIBERNIA TOWER APARTMENTS
5:30 - 7:30 PM-Free for Members -$10 for Non-Members
*Complimentary hors d'oeuvres, wine, beer & non-alcoholic beverages
812 Gravier Street ,New Orleans, LA
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New Orleans Trad Jazz 1920s Dance Party
· Hosted by New Orleans Trad Jazz Camp
7:30 PM - 10 PM
| Bourbon Orleans Hotel -- Ballroom 717 Orleans Ave New Orleans | |
The International Grand Isle Rodeo is held during the last weekend in July that includes the Sunday.
2018 - July 26, 27 & 28 |
July 26
“You Night Cancer Survivor Runway Show & Celebration”
Cancer survivor warriors will be celebrated at this year’s event themed “Fierce Beauty: Revolution”
Tickets: $125/Ticket; $250/VIP Experience
Location: Contemporary Arts Center: 900 Camp St.
Contact: (877) 591-5936, extension 3
Tickets: $125/Ticket; $250/VIP Experience
Location: Contemporary Arts Center: 900 Camp St.
Contact: (877) 591-5936, extension 3
Thursday, July 26
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POLITICS WITH A PUNCH
2018 ELECTION KICKOFF SHOW
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Doors Open at 6 p.m.; Show Begins at 8 p.m.;
Eiffel Society; 2040 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans
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Check out the exceptional lineup of celebrities that have been selected for this New Orleans Political Comedy Tradition:
Hon. Conrad Appel
LA State Senator (R-Metairie)
Austin Badon
Former State Representative; Candidate for Clerk of Court
James Cusimano
Outstanding Comedian; Local Headliner; Punch Favorite
Michelle Hirstius
Author; Illustrator; Self Publisher
Dee Dee Martin
Owner of Fine Art Gallery; Art Investor
Spud McConnell
Award Winning Actor; TV & Radio Personality
Vince Vance
LA Music Hall of Fame Member; Bandleader; NOLA Legend
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Discount Tickets: $15.00 per person/$25.00 per couple.
If you would like to take advantage of this opportunity, purchase tickets in advance on-line at their website:
POLITICS WITH A PUNCH ONLINE TICKET STORE
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Created in 2010 with the purpose of boosting and spreading Spanish films and shorts made by women, Mujeres de Cine is made possible by SPAIN arts & culture. Four films will be screen as matinees at 2 pm on select Saturdays between July 14 and August 25.
Saturday, July 28, 2 pm: Most Beautiful Island, directed by Ana Asensio Saturday, August 11, 2 pm: Júlia Ist, directed by Elena Martin Saturday, August 25, 2 pm: Summer 1993, directed by Carla Simón
2 PM - 4 PM
New Orleans Museum of Art
1 Collins Diboll Cir, New Orleans, Louisiana 70124
Sunday, July 29
Summer Free Concert Series @The French Market The French Market District is proud to present a three-part summer concert series with the National WWII Museum's Victory Belles at 1:00 p.m. the last Saturday of July and August at the Dutch Alley Performance Pavilion. The Victory Belles are a delightful vocal trio performing the music of the 1940s, with their repertoire including all the treasured gems of the WWII era plus patriotic classics including a musical salute to each branch of the US armed forces. Free and open to the public
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July 29
BB'S STAGE DOOR CANTEENSUNDAY SWING
Sundays, July 29 - August 26
Dance lessons, 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Live music, 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Now in its 13th season, Sunday Swing is a popular summer program featuring local swing bands and dance instructors.
Tickets are $10 per person; FREE for Museum Members. Tickets can be purchased upon arrival. For more information, call 504-528-1944 x 287.
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TRINITY ARTIST SERIES
Sunday, July 29 @ 5 pm: Valerie and Imani Francis sopranos, Mother & Daughter Duo,
accompanied by pianist Wilfred Delphin, featuring spirituals, art songs, arias and more
Trinity Episcopal Church
1329 Jackson Avenue, New Orleans
504 670 2520
JULY TRINITY ARTIST SERIES
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