Monday, January 24, 2022

A Toast to New Orleans and YOU. Week of January 24-31 Cancer Crusaders Celebration of Life Luncheon / FOUNDERS BALL

A Toast to New Orleans and YOU. Week of January 24-31 Cancer Crusaders Celebration of Life Luncheon / FOUNDERS BALL
 

 
Good morning my darling family and friends. A cold Monday January 24 awaits us. Let's welcome it with gratefulness in our heart. We are blessed by being alive and healthy! “Each morning when I open my eyes, I say to myself: I, not events, have the power to make me happy or unhappy today. I can choose which it shall be. Yesterday is dead, tomorrow hasn’t arrived yet. I have just one day, today, and I’m going to be happy in it.“ – Groucho Marx
This past week, we experienced frigid weather but that did not stop some of us from enjoying life and the fabulous soirees that our beloved New Orleans had to offers. 
OMG! Last night the Mahalia Jackson Theatre was steaming hot! The presentation by the New Orleans Ballet of the Argentinian group Tango Fire was superb and much needed in a frigid Saturday. I loved seeing so many longtime friends at the Vip Reception during intermission. I am looking forward to the upcoming performances of Ballet Hispanico on Saturday, March 12 and the American Ballet theatre on Saturday May 14 and Sunday May 15. ​Cannot wait !
WOW a wonderful article by my  talented longtime friend Dean Shapiro : https://www.nola.com/entertainment_life/arts/article_e6c8f722-7735-11ec-9e34-ef197a80f6e5.html?fbclid=IwAR1GWcUmNcnERbnV_T3I2fHQxlxYJoPNqXaFFTgdBSKg-z6MhCHognXb0zg
The long-awaited return of live main-stage performances finally happens for the New Orleans Ballet Association on Saturday when the Argentine dance company Tango Fire kicks off its latest world tour
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My evening continued after New Orleans Ballet's presentation of sizzling Tango Fire 
The Birthday bash in honor of Bill Bodin  at The House of Broel was superb   
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At the invitation of my talented longtime friend Carl Mack, we experienced the final performance of Prospect 5's  artist Josh Kin’s project “Over and Over the Waves,” exploring the legacy of the 1884 visit of Encarnación Payen’s 8th Cavalry Mexican Military Band to New Orleans. This performance featured performances by the Over and Over the Waves Ensemble, a group of incredible local musicians led by Grammy-award winning musician Nicholas Payton

 This week I am looking forward to attending on Friday, the Cancer Crusaders Celebration of Life Survivors Luncheon 

LSUHSC/Cancer Center 

and 

Tulane Cancer Center 

cordially invite you to 

the 

Cancer Crusaders 

Celebration of Life Survivor Reception 

Presenting the 2021 Honorees 

Tuesday, January 25, 2022 






20th Anniversary Celebration of Life Luncheon

Friday, January 28, 2022
New Orleans Marriott
555 Canal Street
Doors open at 10:00 a.m.
Luncheon begins at 11:30 a.m.
Presentation of 2021 Survivors at 11:45 a.m.
Purchase your tickets at www.bidpal.net/cancercrusaders
Entertainment provided by New Orleans own Kermit Kerth Jass Band
Parade of Prizes, Raffles, Silent Auction


6:30 pm – 8:30 pm 

at 

The Elms Mansion 

3029 St. Charles Avenue 

New Orleans, LA  70115 


Looking forward to attending this fabulous soiree:
Proudly Presents Most Anticipated Opening
FOUNDERS BALL III presented by IBERIABANK | FIRST HORIZON BANK
CELEBRATING  THE GRAND OPENING OF REX:THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SCHOOL OF DESIGN, AN EXHIBITION OF THE LOUISIANA STATE MUSEUM AT THE PRESBYTÈRE ON JACKSON SQUARE ATING THE SESQUINCENTENNIAL OF REX AND THE GRAND OPENING OF REX:THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SCHOOL OF DESIGN, AN EXHIBITION OF THE LOUISIANA STATE MUSEUM AT THE PRESBYTÈRE ON JACKSON SQUARE
CO-CHAIRMEN CHRISTIAN T. BROWN, WILLIAM H. HINES, J. STOREY CHARBONNET, AND R. HUNTER PIERSON, JR.
Please join us for a magical royal evening of merriment and celebration as we toast 150 years of the oldest, continuous Carnival parading organization in New Orleans. Rex created the template for Mardi Gras as we know it today and has become a major philanthropic supporter of the city's schools through its Pro Bono Publico Foundation.
Be the first to see the exhibition that tells the story of 150 years of Carnival leadership. Rex: The 150th Anniversary of the School of Design will showcase rare Rex regalia, costumes, jewelry, photographs and documents. Many items have not been publicly seen in over 100 years, and include new finds from as far away as Europe.
Capacity inside the Presbytère is limited to 500, so do not delay in reserving your place at this once in a life time celebration and exhibition unveiling. This event requires black tie, formal attire.
FOUNDERS BALL III
SATURDAY, JANUARY 29, 2022
PATRON PARTY
6:30 P.M. TO 8:00 P.M.
BALL
8:00 P.M. TO 10:00 P.M.
DOORS OPEN AT 7:30 P.M.
ATTIRE: BLACK TIE / BALL GOWN SUGGESTEDhttps://www.thelmf.org/founders-ball





Round Table Luncheon A Royal Celebration of Carnival!


It is 2022 Carnival Time and as such the annual Round Table Luncheon Saluting Carnival on February 16 at noon at Briquette's will be an incredibly special one. I have invited my talented roommate Rick Tringali, founder of Jazz Crawl to be my co-host. The Roundtable Luncheon will be crowning a “Royal Court” for this year’s Carnival season! Anticipation will build as the King, Queen, Dukes, and Maids are selected and crowned through a random drawing. We will have speakers to share insight and appreciation for the unique monarch tradition of Mardi Gras Krewes and Social Aid & Pleasure Clubs. With support from sponsors, we hope to commission a local artist to create the crowns and a brass band to lead a mini-second line with the royals.
More details on how to enter the royal drawing or how to become a sponsor coming soon!
Don't' wail until it is sold out make your reservation now: The $65 per-person is all-inclusive, with Champagne and wines included. RSVPs by Margarita Bergen via Venmo, Zelle (Chase Bank), a check payable to Margarita Bergen at 811 Marigny St. Unit C, New Orleans, LA 70117 
More details on how to enter the royal drawing or how to become a sponsor coming soon!

WED, FEB 16 AT 12 PM
Round Table Luncheon A Royal Celebration of Carnival!
The Round Table Luncheon series is celebrating its 15th year. Since it began in August 2005, the monthly Round Table has been attracting a distinguished guest list of influential movers and shakers. Modeled after Dorothy Parker’s famed gatherings at the old Algonquin Hotel in New York, each monthly luncheon focuses on a current topic of local interest, focusing on the arts, cultural activities and philanthropic initiatives that set our community apart and enhance our quality of life

I am mourning the death of my darling longtime friend: Talented Stephen Rizzo

Stephen Joseph Rizzo

JUNE 3, 1956 – JANUARY 11, 2022
Mardi Gras table auction
 is back at Galatoire’s
The Galatoire Foundation’s annual Mardi Gras table auction, cancelled in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, is back for 2022.
Attendees bid on the chance to reserve a table in the main dining room at Galatoire’s restaurant for the Friday before Mardi Gras, one of the most popular days of Carnival in the French Quarter prior to Fat Tuesday. Historically, reservations are not permitted in the restaurant’s main dining room at any time during the year.
This year’s auction is scheduled for Feb. 7. It begins at 6:30 p.m.
Nonprofits receiving all of the funds include Covenant House New Orleans, Patio Planters of the Vieux Carre and the Galatoire Foundation.
The Foundation raised over $117,000 at its Christmas table auction in November, a record.
https://www.wdsu.com/article/watch-now-saints-owner-gayle-benson-talks-future-of-sean-payton-in-new-orleans/38871001







From One Book One New Orleans
Our first event of 2022 will take place online on Wednesday, January 26, at 6:30pm CST. One Book One New Orleans and the University of New Orleans Press are joining forces to present "A Journey Beyond Imagination," a live virtual discussion of OBONO's 2022 selection I Feel To Believe by journalist Jarvis DeBerry. Jarvis will be joined by Kalamu ya Salaam and Ayo Fayemi-Robinson of Runagate Press, publishing partner of UNO Press. Together, they will share their thoughts and experiences about writing New Orleans in all its beauty and brutality.
This free event will livestream on our Facebook page and YouTube channel.



I cannot wait to see it!
Produced and narrated by Dennis Woltering, the documentary will premiere on Monday, February 7, at 8 p.m.
The float-building business Kern established 75 years ago opened Carnival to people of all races and backgrounds and continues to build spectacular parades for krewes and clients in New Orleans and around the world.
The program will repeat Sunday, February 13, at 10 a.m.; Monday, February 14, at 9 p.m.; Saturday, February 19. at 7 p.m.; Saturday, February 26 at 10 p.m. and Sunday, February 27, at 3:30 p.m.   
WYES announces premiere of new documentary about Blaine Kern





the much anticipated 2022 schedule has been released.
Check out the schedule below:
Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022:
Chewbacchus at 7 p.m. in the French Quarter
Friday Feb. 11, 2022:
Boheme at 7 p.m. in the French Quarter
Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022:
Krewe du Vieux at 6:30 p.m. in the French Quarter
Krewe Delusion following Krewe du Vieux in the French Quarter
Krewe of Poseidon at 6 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022

Krewe of Nefertiti 1 p.m. in New Orleans East
Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022
Krewe of Eve in Mandeville at 7 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 18, 2022:
Excalibur at 6:30 p.m. in Metairie
Krewe of Symphony at 7 p.m. in Metairie
Hercules at 6 p.m. in Houma
Oshun at 6 p.m. in Uptown New Orleans
Cleopatra at 6 p.m. in Uptown New Orleans following Oshun
Alla at 7 p.m. in Uptown New Orleans following Cleopatra
Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022
Magical Krewe of Mad Hatters at 5 p.m. in Metairie
Krewe of Centurions at 6:30 p.m. in Metairie
Pontchartrain at 1 p.m. in Uptown New Orleans
Olympia at 6 p.m. in Covington
Choctaw following Pontchartrain
Freret following Choctaw
Knights of Sparta at 5 p.m. in Uptown
Pygmalion following Sparta
Krewe of Titans at 6:30 p.m. in Slidell
Krewe of Nemesis in Chalmette at 1 p.m.
Krewe of Aquarius at 6 p.m in Houma
Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022
Atlas at 4 p.m. in Metairie
Hyacinthians at 12:30 p.m. in Houma
Titans-Houma at 1 p.m. in Houma
Krewe of Ambrosia at 2 p.m. in Thibodaux
Krewe of Barkus at 2 p.m. in the French Quarter
Mystic Krewe of Femme Fatale at 11 a.m. in Uptown New Orleans
Krewe of Carrollton follows Femme Fatale
Krewe of King Arthur Merlin follows Carrollton
Krewe of Dionysus at 1 p.m. in Slidell
Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022
Krewe of Druids at 6:15 p.m. in Uptown
Krewe of Nyx at 6:30 p.m. in Uptown
Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022
Babylon at 5:30 p.m. in Uptown New Orleans
Chaos follows Babylon
Muses follows Chaos
Friday, Feb. 25, 2022
Hermes at 5:30 p.m. in Uptown New Orleans
d'Etat at 6:30 p.m. in Uptown New Orleans
Morpheus at 7 p.m. in Uptown New Orleans
Selene at 6:30 p.m. in Slidell
Aphrodite at 6:30 p.m. in Houma
Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022
NOMTOC at 10:45 a.m. on the Westbank
Iris at 11 a.m. in Uptown New Orleans
Krewe of Tucks at 12 p.m. in Uptown New Orleans
Krewe of Isis at 6 p.m. in Kenner
Endymion at 4:15 p.m. in Mid-City
Mardi Gras at 6:30 p.m. in Houma
Sunday, Feb. 27, 2022:
Okeanos at 11 a.m. in Uptown New Orleans
Mid-City at 11:45 a.m. in Uptown New Orleans
Thoth at 12 p.m. in Uptown New Orleans
Krewe of Athena at 5:30 p.m. in Metairie
Krewe of Bacchus at 5:15 p.m. in Uptown New Orleans
Terreanians at 12:30 p.m. in Houma
Cleophas at 12:30 in Thibodaux
Monday, Feb. 28, 2022
Proteus at 5:15 p.m. in Uptown New Orleans
Orpheus at 6 p.m. in Uptown New Orleans
Cleopatra at 6:30 p.m. in Houma
Tuesday, March 1, 2022
Krewe of Argus at 10 a.m. in Metairie
Krewe of Zulu at 8 a.m. in Uptown New Orleans
Krewe of Rex at 10 a.m. in Uptown New Orleans
Covington Lions Club at 10 a.m. in Covington
Houmas at 1:30 p.m. in Houma
Krewe of Kajuns at 2 p.m. in Houma

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It doesn't mean the battle against COVID-19 is over.
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A century and a half ago, Lewis J. Salomon, wearing a borrowed costume and sporting a crown atop his bewigged head, climbed onto a horse as the first Rex, king of Carnival, and led a parade ...
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