A Toast to New Orleans June 4-11: Opening of Grand Illusions/ Creole Tomato Festival Magnolia Ball/ Pride Parade and more...
Darlings,
I have been devastated with the news that our beloved Chef Leah Chase, the “Queen of the Creole Cuisine,” has passed away. She will leave a big place to fill in our culinary artist world. I adore her and her lovely family. Funeral arrangements are as follow:
The family of Mrs. Leah Chase will have a PUBLIC VIEWING on Saturday, June 8, 2019 from 10 AM to 4:30 PM at Xavier University Convocation Center, 7910 Stroelitz Street, New Orleans. A celebratory program will be held at 6 PM. All are invited to attend.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, June 10, 2019 at 12 Noon at St. Peter Claver Catholic Church, 1923 St. Philip Street, New Orleans. Visitation will be from 8 AM to 10:30 AM. The Rosary will begin immediately following visitation.
*SEATING AT THE CHURCH IS LIMITED.
😢 Chef Leah always loved to check me out and complimented my outfit with that beautiful smile of hers. I will miss her so much. She such an inspiration and source of strength- Cooking in Heaven just got better! May her Soul RIP! 🙏💞 .
Read the Chase family's statement mourning beloved chef Leah Chase's death |
NEW ORLEANS — Leah Chase, the beloved “queen of Creole cuisine” whose Dooky Chase’s restaurant in Treme served two U.S. presidents and stood as a landmark of the Civil Rights era, died ..www.wwltv.com
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Priscilla Lawrence, longtime president/chief executive officer of The Historic New Orleans Collection, has announced she will retire effective June 30, 2019.
Lawrence joined THNOC in 1980 and assumed the president/CEO position in 2000. Reflecting on her years with the organization, she said "My time at The Historic New Orleans Collection has been so much more than a job. It has been a central part of my life -- even my identity -- for nearly 40 years. I treasure every one of those years, especially the relationships forged and what we have accomplished together."
Under her leadership, THNOC achieved many milestones and grew exponentially. She led the institution through multiple building expansions and her announcement comes weeks after the organization's largest project, the restoration and renovation of the Seignouret-Brulatour Building, opened to the public.
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This past week was a very busy one for me and I enjoyed every soiree that I attended and covered:
Album Joan Mitchell Foundation's Open Studios (24 photos)
Joan Mitchell Foundation's Open Studios
I am so ever grateful to my darling friend Nathan Davila, Operations Manager of the Mitchell Center, for introducing me and inviting me to the dinner and an Open Studio. It was mind- blowing to see such an awesome facility in Bayou Road. We are so lucky!
The Joan Mitchell Center is a program of the Joan Mitchell Foundation, which celebrates the life of abstract artist Joan Mitchell by expanding awareness of her pioneering work and fulfilling her wish to support and provide opportunities for visual artists. Complementing the Foundation's grant programs, the Joan Mitchell Center was developed to host artist residencies, providing working and living space on a two-acre campus in the historic and culturally diverse city of New Orleans. In addition to the Artist-in-Residence Program, which welcomes local, national and international artists, the Center produces public programming for the broader community of New Orleans, and serves as an incubator, conduit and resource for partnerships in the arts.
Album Judge Paul Sens' Fundraiser (16 Photos)
I had such a great time at my longtime friend and former customer of Bergen galleries Judge Paul Sens’ fundraiser at the lovely Magnolia Mansion. I always love to see longtime friends and there were many there.
Album National Bubbly Day 2019 6 photos and a video
Darlings of course, I will not let the National Bubbly Day goes by without inviting my visiting designer friends from London and Miami to join me for a toast of bubbly at the exquisite Brennan's Bar and courtyard.
Album Galleries Opening & unveiling of Murals on Warehouse District (51 Photos)
OMG what a fun night! I wanted my darling friends from London to experience an artsy evening in the Warehouse District and what could be more fitting that that the unveiling of murals by the Art Council. Along with Dennis Pearse, General Manager of the upcoming Hard Rock Hotel, we visited beautiful art openings along Julia Street and saw the exquisite mural at the side of the Ogden Museum of Southern Art.
We concluded our visit at the always fun and delicious Tommy's Cuisine on Tchoupitoulas Street.
On Saturday, June 1, five new murals were unveiled throughout the Arts District New Orleans as part of Unframed presented by The Helis Foundation, a project of the Arts Council New Orleans. Unframed presented by The Helis Foundation is the first multi-mural exhibition of large scale artwork in Downtown New Orleans.
Album NKFL's Let's Party Like It's 1969 (23 photos)
The National Kidney Foundation of Louisiana (NKFL) is celebrating its 50th anniversary and invited guests to "Party Like It's 1969" on Sunday, June 2, at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans. It was a great and delicious fundraiser. The party began at 11:00 am when we were transported to the 1960s with retro games, groovy music, fabulous food and throwback cocktails. It was indeed a very 1969's party!
Margarita Bergen added 12 new photos
I am still salivating the delicious paella served at the Annual Paella Party cooked by Chef Harold Angola at Juanita's. It was hosted by Sociedad Española at Juanita Pradel’s home which is now owned by her granddaughter and as always the camaraderie was priceless!
Venezuela-born Chef Harold is now serving his delicious cuisine at his place: AVILA GRILL at 817 St. Louis Street in the French Quarter. Avila Grill is a Venezuelan cafe that fuses the flavors of contemporary Latin American and New Orleans cuisines.
Venezuela-born Chef Harold is now serving his delicious cuisine at his place: AVILA GRILL at 817 St. Louis Street in the French Quarter. Avila Grill is a Venezuelan cafe that fuses the flavors of contemporary Latin American and New Orleans cuisines.
Enjoy your week
Wednesday,
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Love New Orleans & She'll Love You Back.
Sincerely,
Frank Stansbury
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June 6
"GRAND ILLUSIONS: THE HISTORY AND ARTISTRY OF GAY CARNIVAL" ON VIEW AT THE LOUISIANA STATE MUSEUM’S PRESBYTÈRE-THURSDAY, JUNE 6, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Join us for the Grand Illusions opening reception!
On June 6, the city will host a first-of-its kind exhibition called Grand Illusions: The History and Artistry of Gay Carnival in New Orleans. Housed at the Louisiana State Museum's Presbytère (751 Chartres Street), the Gay Carnival exhibit opens on June 6 and its opening reception will serve as the official kick-off party to New Orleans Pride.
The collection of over 200 hundred artifacts in the exhibit include posters, original costume designs, rare works of art never before seen in a museum, ball favors, ball invitations, historic photographs, original store and bar signs, and a dozen colorful costumes, both from the Louisiana State Museum's permanent collection as well as on loan, says a press release. Clips from gay balls of bygone eras will also be shown.
The June 6 opening reception is free and runs from 5 to 8 p.m. Hosted by Friends of the Cabildo, the reception will feature a specialty cocktail called "The Grand Illusion" provided and served by Absolut Vodka.
Grand Illusions: The History and Artistry of Gay Carnival in New Orleans will be on display in the Presbytère until December 2020.
This is another party that I do not want to miss. After going to the Opening Reception of Grand Illusions at the Presbytre on Jackson Square on Thursday, June 6 -FREE I need to go to see the finals of the Margarita Mix-Off.
June 6
Dining out for Life
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Be sure to come out to Muriel's Jackson Square this Thursday, just one of the nearly 40 restaurants participating in this year's Dining Out for Life fundraiser! Whether you're in the mood for seafood or salad, crepes or cake, visit Muriel's for lunch or dinner and support the services of the NO/AIDS Task Force and CrescentCare!
Check out the full list of participating restaurants here:https://www.diningoutforlife.com/city/new-orleans/
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May 31 - June 9
Fri./Sat. at 7:30pm and Sun. at 2:00pm
Westwego Performing Arts Theatre
177 Sala Avenue | Westwego, LA 70094
177 Sala Avenue | Westwego, LA 70094
Tickets for How to Kill a Diva may be purchased online at www.jpas.org
by calling the box office at 504-885-2000, or at our Administrative/Box Office: 1118 Clearview Parkway, Metairie, LA 70001.
Seating is Reserved
Regular Ticket Price is $35
Discounts for Seniors, Military, Students (w/ id)
($2.00 ticketing fee per ticket is added)
Tickets are available at the Venue Box Office one (1) hour prior to the performance time.
Friday, June 7
Symphony Chorus of New Orleans
Trinity Episcopal Church 1329 Jackson Ave., New Orleans Performance of Durufle’s Requiem” and Bach’s “Magnificat” at Trinity Episcopal Church. With professional soloists and a chamber orchestra, led by Dr. Paul Weber on organ.
Pride Parade
Named one of the fastest growing pride celebrations in the nation by gaytravel.com (2013), New Orleans Pride has nearly tripled in size since 2012. The festival is composed of a weekend of events that are centered around the LGBTQ community of New Orleans and its allies.More info
Here is the 2019 Parade route.
We will begin at Washington Square Park at 7:30PM
The route is: Royal, Frenchmen, Decatur, Canal, Rampart, St. Ann, and ending on Chartres. #pride #prideparade
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Darlings, in case you have never seen the World Naked Ride , you will have a chance to see it this Saturday, June 8 at 4 p.m. by Decatur Street.
The leader of this year's World Naked Bike Ride is the beautiful and multi-talented Elizabeth GoGo McGregor. She is a Burlesque Queen that will honor us by leading the ride. If you are not familiar with her, you should definitely check out one of her shows. No one is allowed to ride ahead of her. Anna Laura Quinn will be her driver ...
See MoreThe leader of this year's World Naked Bike Ride is the beautiful and multi-talented Elizabeth GoGo McGregor. She is a Burlesque Queen that will honor us by leading the ride. If you are not familiar with her, you should definitely check out one of her shows. No one is allowed to ride ahead of her. Anna Laura Quinn will be her driver ...
June 8
“Magnolia Ball”
Ogden Museum of Southern Art's Magnolia Ball
This year this annual event will celebrate the museum’s exhibition, “Piercing the Inner Wall: The Work of Dusti Bongé,” on view April 11-September 8. The ball will bring to life Bongé’s Surrealist “Circus Series” with a festive, circus-themed evening, and will offer live music and DJs, circus performers, dishes and desserts, full open bars, a dance party and a silent auction featuring contemporary Southern artists. Creative costumes encouraged.
This year this annual event will celebrate the museum’s exhibition, “Piercing the Inner Wall: The Work of Dusti Bongé,” on view April 11-September 8. The ball will bring to life Bongé’s Surrealist “Circus Series” with a festive, circus-themed evening, and will offer live music and DJs, circus performers, dishes and desserts, full open bars, a dance party and a silent auction featuring contemporary Southern artists. Creative costumes encouraged.
Tickets: $200/Patron Member Ticket; $250/Patron Non-Member Ticket
Ogden Museum of Southern Art: 925 Camp St. Contact: 539-9616 - 8 p.m.,
Ogden Museum of Southern Art: 925 Camp St. Contact: 539-9616 - 8 p.m.,
The Ogden Museum of Southern Art’s annual Magnolia Ball has become one of the most anticipated social events of the summer! This year, join us to honor and celebrate the Museum’s exhibition, Piercing the Inner Wall: The Art of Dusti Bongé, on view through September 8, 2019. The Ball will bring to life Bongé’s Surrealist “Circus Series” with a festively engaging evening. Guests will enjoy music from the city’s top musicians and DJs, complimentary dishes and desserts, full open bars, a dance party and a silent auction featuring contemporary Southern artists. Let’s get this circus started!
With my luck, one of the events that I have been anticipating attending and I have tickets for it, happens to be the same night as the Ogden Museum's Magnolia Ball.
DEREK HOUGH: LIVE! THE TOUR- I need a clone
Derek Hough has been wowing American audiences with his talents for years. From “Dancing with the Stars” to “Hairspray Live,” this man of many talents has done it all! Now Hough heads out on his solo tour, Derek Hough: LIVE! The Tour.
Derek Hough has been wowing American audiences with his talents for years. From “Dancing with the Stars” to “Hairspray Live,” this man of many talents has done it all! Now Hough heads out on his solo tour, Derek Hough: LIVE! The Tour.
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33rd Annual Creole Tomato Festival
Saturday, June 8 & Sunday, June 9, 2019 10 a.m.-7 p.m
Live Music on 2 stages, a Second Line Creole Tomato Parade,
Life-sized tomatoes handing out tomato-shaped fans to festivalgoers, an auction of the first tomatoes of the season to local chefs, local farmers' market, cooking demonstrations, food and beverage booths, children's activities, fun and tomatoes in the historic French Quarter French Market, the nation's oldest city marketplace.
FREE and open to the public
The 2019 festival has various local performers including:
Delfeayo Marsalis and the Uptown Jazz Orchestra, Johnny Sketch and the Dirty Notes, Little Freddie King, Sunpie & the Louisiana Sunspots, Sam Price & the True Believers, Smoky Greenwell + more
Similar to some European markets, the historically charming open-air French Market features shopping, dining, music and local tradition that is uniquely New Orleans
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