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Good morning my darling family and friends. A very big thank you to all those who work hard and are an inspiration to us all. Let's express our gratitude on Labor Day. 
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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2022 AT 12 PM
Annual Round Table Luncheon Saluting 2022-23
Cultural Season
Briquette NOLA
The Round Table Luncheon Saluting the 2022-23 Cultural Season has been scheduled for 12 noon, Wednesday, September 7 at Briquette New Orleans, 701 South Peters Street downtown. Door open at 11:30 a.m.
The RTL will be co-hosted by Lisa Alexis, Director, Mayor's Office of Cultural Economy at City of New Orleans and socialite Margarita Bergen.
The directors of cultural organizations such as New Orleans Opera, New Orleans Ballet Association, Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, Jefferson Performing Arts Society, Arts Council of New Orleans, Prospect One, Contemporary Arts Center, New Orleans Museum of Art, Ogden Museum, Marigny Opera House, Le Petit Theater and others have been invited.
The live entertainment will be by, among others, talented Givonna Joseph, Co-founder and director of Opera Créole, Dr. Maxim Samarov, Co-founder/Music director of the New Orleans Chamber Orchestra; pianist Jim Walpole ,drummer Carl Mack and entertainer Marshall Harris.
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Seasonal Salad
Baby mixed greens, candied pecans, heirloom tomatoes, feta cheese, and cucumber, tossed in Honey Dijon vinaigrette
Main Course
Blackened redfish served with fresh arugula and heirloom potatoes. Topped with lemon butter.
Dessert
Flourless chocolate torte
Raspberry compote
Please RSVP ASAP before it is sold out! The all-inclusive price will be $75 and you can make reservation by Zelle, Venmo or by sending checks to:
Margarita Bergen, 811 Marigny Street, Unit C, New Orleans, LA 70117
Attendees are encouraged to wear their Easter Finery to celebrate the Round Table
Westbank Heritage Festival
All main stage performances are scheduled to take place outdoors at the Alario Center’s Segnette Field. The Gospel Explosion will take place inside the Alario Center following a 10 a.m. worship service led by Apostle Terry Gullage, Sr. senior pastor of Mount Calvary International. In the event of rain, main stage performances will take place inside of the Alario Center to ensure the most enjoyable experience possible.
This year’s food, arts and craft vendors include: Akasia’s Café, Sista’s Catering, Tutti’s Tasti Treats, Black & Gold Soul Seafood, Renee’s Food Connection, Z-Tecas, Pretty Girl’s Sausage, Couzans, The Cultured Vegan, Ms. Dee’s Catering Cuisine, Lil Dustin’s Italian Ice, Mount Calvary Living World Full Gospel Ministry, Daddy & Me Catering, Chris & Khris Soulfood, Lou Foxx, The Frying Station, Tru’ NOLA, Mr. Shrimp, Kissed by Moonpie, Lilli’s Creations, Lakay Deigns, and Bayou Beauty Bundles.
The event offers free admission. Parking is $15 at the Alario Center.
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LABOR DAY SALE!Last chance for 50% off tickets to our fall Orpheum Sessions |
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In celebration of Labor Day and our upcoming 32nd season, we'd like to extend a special offer to our patrons. USE CODE LABORDAY AT CHECK OUT FOR 50% OFF tickets to the following fall Orpheum Sessions listed below. *Offer valid from Friday, September 2 through Monday, September 5 - select concerts below only* |
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EXPLORE THE UPCOMING FALL ORPHEUM SESSIONS |
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Thursdays at Twilight concert series featuring music and mint juleps Music lovers are invited to City Park for the popular Thursdays at Twilight concert series. Bring your friends and enjoy mint juleps and array of musicians indoors at the Pavilion of the Two Sisters. Admission is $15. Cocktails, wine, beer, soft drinks, water, and food available for purchase. No outside food, drink or pets allowed. Tickets |
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Pavilion of the Two Sisters Botanical Garden, New Orleans City Park, 1 Victory Drive, New Orleans, LA 70124 |
- September 8 - New Leviathan Oriental Fox Trot Orchestra
- $15.00 -6 to 8 pm,
Thursday, September 8, 2022
- The New Leviathan Oriental Fox Trot Orchestra is an American revival orchestra that performs vintage American music popular from the 1890s through the early 1930s. The orchestra pays particular attention to the music of New Orleans, in addition to the well-known compositions of jazz and ragtime composers like Jelly Roll Morton, Fletcher Henderson, and Eubie Blake.
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