A Toast to New Orleans and YOU! Week of April 19-28 - My birthday week celebrations and upcoming "A Return to Normalcy Round Table Luncheon on May 12 at Galatoire's
Good morning my darling friends! A cool, sunny Monday, April 19 is greeting us this morning. .It is a new day, new week, new challenges, new opportunities, and new blessings! Attack today, with enthusiasm, laughter, thousands of smiles, and cheerfulness Wishing you all a great week, filled with smiles, happiness, and all of the good things!
Darlings, as you know, many of you will be joining me in celebrating my 75th Birthday.
The celebrations will start on a totally Sold-out ROAST" at Commander's Palace on April 23 and will conclude with a birthday Fiesta at Galatoire's on my birthday April 24. if you will like to join me -please let m eknow today because I need to get a tally not later than tomorrow to Galatoire's !
YOU ARE INVITED TO a BUBBLY BIRTHDAY FIESTA
Just a reminder- We are almost sold-out!
A Return to Normalcy Round Table Luncheon on Wednesday, May 12 at noon at Galatoire's. Invited guest speakers include Mayor LaToya Cantrell; New Orleans native, ER doctor and leader of the coronavirus fight Dr. Jennifer Avegno, Director of the New Orleans Health Department; Lisa Alexis, Director of the Office of Cultural Economy for the City of New Orleans, Valerie Grubbs & Kay Oplinger, Chairs of the 2021 Mad Hatter's Luncheon ), Society Editor Nell Nolan & Greg Lambousy, Director of the NO Jazz Museum. The fabulous live entertainers will be by "Saucy Chanteuse Kate Burgun" accompanied on the piano by talented pianist Jim Walpole. Executive Chef Phillip Lopez is preparing a delicious menu: Salad Maison, Trout Amandine with Steamed Asparagus, and Caramel Cup Custard. Bubbly will be flowing. Last time it was sold out so don't wait and make your reservation now. The $65 per person is all-inclusive and RSVPs are being taken by Margarita Bergen by Venmo, Zelle (Chase), or by sending a check ASAP indicating the date you wish to attend the luncheon to Margarita Bergen, 811 Marigny Street, Unit C, New Orleans, Louisiana 70117...Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at 12 PM
A Return to Normalcy Round Table Luncheon on Wednesday, May 12 at noon at Galatoire's. Invited guest speakers include Mayor LaToya Cantrell; New Orleans native, ER doctor and leader of the coronavirus fight Dr. Jennifer Avegno, Director of the New Orleans Health Department; Lisa Alexis, Director of the Office of Cultural Economy for the City of New Orleans, Valerie Grubbs & Kay Oplinger, Chairs of the 2021 Mad Hatter's Luncheon ), Society Editor Nell Nolan & Greg Lambousy, Director of the NO Jazz Museum. The fabulous live entertainers will be by "Saucy Chanteuse Kate Burgun" accompanied on the piano by talented pianist Jim Walpole. Executive Chef Phillip Lopez is preparing a delicious menu: Salad Maison, Trout Amandine with Steamed Asparagus, and Caramel Cup Custard. Bubbly will be flowing. Last time it was sold out so don't wait and make your reservation now. The $65 per person is all-inclusive and RSVPs are being taken by Margarita Bergen by Venmo, Zelle (Chase), or by sending a check ASAP indicating the date you wish to attend the luncheon to Margarita Bergen, 811 Marigny Street, Unit C, New Orleans, Louisiana 70117...Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at 12 PM
The rain didn't dampen my spirit and I was delighted to attend two events that highlighted my week 🍸
Birthday Celebration of camera-shy Michael Langford at the 1840's Room at Antoine's 
I love garlic; https://nationaltoday.com/national-garlic-day/
https://www.nola.com/entertainment_life/festivals/article_4864fb50-9e62-11eb-a53e-b739b687c86e.html
https://www.nola.com/entertainment_life/eat-drink/article_88330b6e-9ee4-11eb-a348-b7ab7a346790.html
https://www.nolaadore.com/culture/entertainment/join-noma-for-music-in-the-garden/article_7e7365dc-9c74-11eb-84bb-33f4bd113844.html
https://www.nola.com/entertainment_life/arts/article_96e3a46c-a12c-11eb-be18-ab9d95a40d0f.html
https://www.nolaadore.com/dining/restaurants/drink-your-superfoods-with-gris-gris-new-spring-cocktails/article_19d104dc-9e0d-11eb-beb3-b3643d6f3111.html
Birthday Celebration with talented pianist Jim Walpole
I enjoyed also attending the lovely wedding of my friend Ben Castro of Ideal Markets and his bride Kelly:
England and the World said goodbye to beloved Prince Philip:
Introducing Mr and Mrs Ben and Kelly Castro at their wedding reception at the Copeland Towers
Enjoy this lovely week:
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LaFete News Monday April 19, 2021
myemail.constantcontact.comPraying for the successful recovery of the missing crew members!
 | A Seacor Power lift boat capsized in the Gulf of Mexico on Tuesday during a violent storm about 8 miles from Port Fourchon, La. As of Sunday morning, 6 crew www.nola.com |
Prince Philip, the late husband of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, was laid to rest Saturday in an intimate service at St. George's Chapel, which lies within the grounds of Windsor Castle.
https://www.cnn.com/2021/04/17/uk/gallery/prince-philip-funeral/index.html  | Prince Philip, the late husband of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, was laid to rest on April 17, 2021 in an intimate service at St. George's Chapel. View photos from the service. www.cnn.com |
 | Here's another reason to love garlic: It's good for you! Spend National Garlic Day with us to learn about health benefits and cooking tips. nationaltoday.com |
https://www.nola.com/entertainment_life/festivals/article_4864fb50-9e62-11eb-a53e-b739b687c86e.html
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https://www.nola.com/entertainment_life/eat-drink/article_88330b6e-9ee4-11eb-a348-b7ab7a346790.html
 | On Wednesday (April 21) one particularly verdant patch of New Orleans will prove the city’s reputation as the northern most port of the Caribbean with island flavors served in the name of ... www.nola.com |
https://www.cbsnews.com/video/dr-fauci-on-politics-driven-vaccine-hesitancy-johnson-johnson-pause/#x
President Biden's Chief Medical Adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci discusses the Johnson and Johnson vaccine pause and vaccine hesitancy. www.cbsnews.com |
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https://www.nolaadore.com/dining/restaurants/drink-your-superfoods-with-gris-gris-new-spring-cocktails/article_19d104dc-9e0d-11eb-beb3-b3643d6f3111.html
https://www.cbsnews.com/video/up-up-and-away-travel-industry-prepares-for-post-pandemic-surge/?fbclid=IwAR2Us5lycmyEC7E3r-Y6ROdJYY2Z9kmXz8mxaXxvUkuEBPUeonMG4MDlCBw
https://www.realsimple.com/health/preventative-health/heart-health/worst-foods-for-heart-health?fbclid=IwAR1_BdoitSeHUUwKYcigu4mzS9a66B_8-53WdQJvHsCsbm4yhi_0mQi1C5U
Some of the new cocktails come in vibrant colors (Galaxy Lemonade for instance) and others are remakes of classic beverages (Loa Sangria). While Skaggs isn't choosing favorites, he recommends Midnight Sun which includes a new product from Tanqueray called Tanqueray Seville Orange Gin, homemade organic blueberry shrub, volcanic rock salt, fresh lime juice, and a D.O.C.G. Prosecco float. www.nolaadore.com |
https://www.nola.com/entertainment_life/article_b670fc78-97c5-11eb-a7e5-df79f043f0dc.html
 | The past is never far away in New Orleans. Historic buildings abound, thanks to the dedication of generations of preservationists. Even where buildings have vanished, reminders remain: a wrought ... www.nola.com |
 | With CDC restrictions loosening and more people being vaccinated by the day, the travel bug is busting out all over. Correspondent Tracy Smith looks at the recent increase in air travel and hotel bookings, and talks with tourism experts about one response to a year spent in lockdown: "revenge travel." www.cbsnews.com |
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