Thursday, April 14, 2022

A Toast to New Orleans and YOU. Easter Celebrations include religious services and Easter Parade. Wishing you a Happy Easter 2022

 A Toast to New Orleans and YOU. Easter Celebrations include religious services and Easter Parade. Wishing you a Happy Easter 2022

 
Good morning my darling family and friends. Happy Thursday, April 14 to all!  You might be wondering why it is known as “happy.”  Well, this is because it is the day when the week is almost over.  During this day, some of us are looking forward to Friday. As Marcus Aurelius said: “When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive -to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love.”  

It feels so good to be back in my beloved New Orleans. I feel blessed to have been able to spend a thrilling jet setting week that started In Charleston, South Carolina at the memorable Jazz Craw Parade with the New Orleans Mardi Gras Indians and the talented Second Line Big Six Brass Band and concluded with my cousin Ana Suarez getting married to Nick Darrow in Las Vegas. My family was disappointed that I didn't stay longer in Las Vegas, but I needed to get ready for the Easter brunch on Saturday at Antoine's and the Easter Parade on Sunday honoring beloved Chris Owens. Unfortunately, I missed the Memorial on Sunday but I did attend the Candlelight Virgil before I left. .


I feel so blessed to have been invited by my talented roommate Rick Tringali, founder of Jazz Crawl to participate as the Queen Mother at the spectacular Jazz Crawl Parade in historic King Street in Charlestown, South Carolina.. We made history by having for the first time ever the beloved Mardi Gras Indians wearing their colorful feather suits as they paraded  with  a Grand Marshal to the sounds of  Big Six Second Line Brass Band. https://www.facebook.com/100048650508918/videos/pcb.508108154154197/387367949902972



Beautiful , glorious weather greeted us for the lovely outdoor wedding of Nick and Ana Darrow!


A surprise early birthday celebration with Angela Suarez family  in Las Vegas.

Darlings, I want to remind everyone to RSVP if you haven't done so to my upcoming Champagne Fiesta Round Table Luncheon Saluting guests celebrating birthday on April and May on Friday, April 22 at 11 a.m. at Broussard's. Please check the menu below and let me know what is your entree..
The Magnolia Room facing the courtyard of Broussard's Restaurant will be the setting of the elegant All White Attire Champagne Fiesta Round Table Luncheon in honor of the guests celebrating birthdays in April and May. Acclaimed, guitarists Julio and Cesar will provide the dancing Latin Music. Due to limited space, only 70 of my dearest friends will be accepted on first RSVP's pay basis. The $75 all-inclusive per person will provide you with a delicious three course meal and flowing champagne. RSVP to Margarita Bergen via Venmo, Zelle (Chase Bank), or a check ASAP payable to Margarita Bergen at 811 Marigny St. Unit C, New Orleans, LA 70117 , Please let me know if you are sending a check. 

Please select your entrée ASAP.​
Private Dining 2021 - Three Course Group Brunch/Lunch Menu
Price of Entrée includes Three Courses: Salad, Entrée, Dessert and Coffee

SOUP & SALAD: Josephine Salad
Baby lettuces, blue cheese, bacon crisps, candied pecans, Champagne vinaigrette
ENTREE (choose one)
Gulf Fish Amandine
Haricot vert, beurre noisette, toasted almonds
Petite Filet with Lyonnnaise potatoes, red wine glace
DESSERT
Traditional Bananas Foster
Brown Sugar Caramelized Bananas, Banana Liqueur, Myers Dark Rum, Vanilla Ice Cream 



Chris Owens Easter Sunday Parade Celebrates Her Legacy. I will be in Sammy Steele Float behind Chris Owens

As a loving tribute to the late Bourbon Street performer, club owner and entrepreneur, Chris Owens, the 37th Annual French Quarter Easter Parade will ride through the city streets for all to enjoy. Although this New Orleans tradition, which started back in the 1980's, was sadly postponed for the past two years due to the pandemic, family and friends are welcomed to join the festivities and frolic in the Easter fun on Sunday, April 17 beginning at the corner of St. Louis and Royal Streets in front of the Omni Royal Orleans Hotel at 1:00p.m.
Every year, Chris Owens has proudly led the parade as the Grand Duchess of The French Quarter Easter Parade. However, this year the parade of colorful floats and marching bands will miss Owens, standing on her beautifully decorated float dressed in her personally designed Easter ensemble. In her honor, Eric Paulsen, WWL-TV anchor and Kitsy Adams, Owen's publicist and business manager will step in on the Grand Duchess float surrounded by family and friends.
In a recent interview, Owens, a locally-renowned singer, dancer, and legendary entertainer at her French Quarter club on Bourbon Street, said, "My favorite thing about the Easter Parade is riding on the float in the parade and throwing my signature bunnies and colorful beads to the huge crowds."
Although in the past years the parade has been centered on the holiday spirit of Easter as it rolls through the heart of the French Quarter, Owens indicated that the theme of this year's parade highlights the return and resumption of the city of New Orleans.
"The city of New Orleans is back and moving forward," said Owens. "We are resilient and open for business. Nothing will keep us from celebrating and having a good time."
Historically, the French Quarter Easter Parade was a vision of Chris Owens and Sammy Steele, a local real estate investor, hairdresser and makeup artist. In its first year, Owens and Steele had a few floats followed by a second line. This walking group of
ladies and gentlemen were dressed in their finest Easter outfits handing out beads, flowers, Easter eggs and candy to the small crowds on the street. As each year passed, the parade grew in size, popularity and attendance.
After Steele retired as Captain Emeritus, Owens said that Kitsy Adams, her publicist and manager, along with Dottie Belletto, owner of the New Orleans Convention Company, took over the parade. "Kitsy and Dottie have been by my side," added Owens. "They have developed the Chris Owens French Quarter Easter Parade into a huge success and New Orleans tradition that attracts people from all over the world!"
The Easter Sunday festivities kick off at 10:30 am at the Omni Royal Orleans Hotel ballroom with the famous Hat Contest, followed by the Silent Auction organized by Tim Jones. Special entertainment will be provided by the Yat Pack.
Participants of the Hat Contest include men, women and children who want to delight in the merrymaking fun and display their artistry. Local celebrity judges select the most spectacular Easter hats and bonnets based on the following criterion, most glamorous, most creative and most original. Following the Hat Contest, the riders board their glittered floats, and stand for a special tribute and moment of silence to respect the life and legacy of Owens. Then the parade will roll from the corner of St. Louis Street, passing down Royal Street, turning onto Iberville Street and continuing down Bourbon
Street. Eventually, the final destination of the route is at the Omni Royal Orleans Hotel for a private champagne brunch and dancing.
"We now have 16 decorated floats, marching bands, fancy convertible cars, dance teams, and more," said Owens. "It is truly a one of a kind parade with glamour, fun and family atmosphere!"
So, for Peep's sake, come celebrate and honor our Boubon Street queen on Easter Sunday at the Chris Owens French Quarter Parade and 'laissez les bons temps rouler!'


https://www.neworleans.com/events/holidays-seasonal/easter/


https://www.504area.com/easter/
https://www.nola.com/sports/pelicans/article_f0da0092-bba7-11ec-8c36-83dceda0c0eb.html
https://www.nolaadore.com/dining/win-a-private-dinner-with-these-new-orleans-chefs-while-supporting-ukraine/article_5f7dcfc0-b512-11ec-b7f5-5f33ee0232a3.html
https://www.nola.com/entertainment_life/keith_spera/article_6f6e986e-ba6d-11ec-b1d2-23c406524969.html
CINDERELLA
APRIL 15 | APRIL 22-24
FRI + SAT @ 7:30 PM
SUN @ 2:00 PM
JEFFERSON PERFORMING ARTS CENTER (JPAC)
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PURCHASE TICKETS

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Friday, April 15, New Orleanians will have more than 25 more choices for Fish Fry Fridays The Fish Fry Fridays campaign, which began in 2020, will serve as a fundraising event to benefit Hospitality Cares a partnership between Louisiana Hospitality Foundation and United Way of Southeast Louisiana (UWSELA). Participating restaurants will donate $1 per fish fry entrée sold each week through April 15.    
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SATURDAY AT 8 PM – 11 PM
Anaïs at The Bombay Club
The Bombay Club
Join us for an evening of Jazz and Cocktails at The Bombay Club.
830 Conti St
New Orleans, LA 70112

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