Monday, April 3, 2023

A Toast to New Orleans and YOU: Week of April 3-10 : Holy Week/ Moulin Rouge at the Saenger/ Easter Parades and more...

 A Toast to New Orleans and YOU: Week of April 3-10 : Holy Week/ Moulin Rouge at the Saenger/ Easter Parades and more...

 
Good afternoon my darling family and friends. Today, Monday, April 3, the festivities will continue to celebrate the historic victorious LSU's first Basketball National Championship.  
Congratulations! BRAVA!
"Every morning you have two choices: continue to sleep with your dreams or wake up and chase them."– Arnold Schwarzenegger

Darlings, every year I join my darling brother Lorenzo Bergen at his time share condominum in Destin Florida. I knew that I was going to miss some fun-loving soirees but It is a perfect time for me to recharge my energy and sped quality time with Lorenzo and my long time friends in Sandestin.
Thanks to  my darling friends, Anthony J. and Anna Tusa, I got an early birthday present by being treated with my friends Donna Hamsler,  Teri Mccall and Vicky Kergalon  to a very delicious and memorable dinner at Poppy's Crazy Lobster in Baytowne Wharf in the Sandestin Resort, Florida.  I loved the menu, as well as the setting overlooking the Marina. I was delighted meeting the staff that included two Dominican gorgeous, talented men.  I was in heaven and the bubbly  helped as well. I also enjoyed meeting  Melissa Tusa  the talented daughter of  AJ Tusa that runs not one but three restaurants In the Baytowne Wharf : Poppy's Crazy Lobster, Hammerhead's Bar and Grille Roberto's Italian Pizzeria.
I am looking forward to returning to Poppy's Crazy Lobster.
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The celebrations kept going and this time was at one of my favorite venues: The Ocean Club where my darling friend, talented Teri McCall go together 12 friends to farewell me and celebrate and early birthday. I love it since the live music was wonderful as el as the delicious cuisine.
To highlight the new national cooking series, THE DOOKY CHASE KITCHEN: LEAH’S, WYES hosted a delicious WYES DOOKY CHASE TASTING & LAUNCH PARTY.
Guests met the stars of the show, enjoyed a cooking demo, and watched the first episode and sampled dishes from the series. Poppy Tooker was the host.  I cannot wait for the other 25 segments of Leah Chase's Legacy. Not to be missed, the series  will premiere on April 29 at WYES at 10 a.m. Congratulations   to WYES's  66th birthday.
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Jefferson Chamber's Black & Gold Gala at Ochsner Sports Performance Center-Home of the Saints Training Facility was an extravagant evening of delicious food, festive drinks, live music, and exceptional people.  I enjoyed seeing so many longtime friends and meeting new ones.
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On Friday night I enjoyed so much meeting and admiring the witty world of London-based artist Patrick Hughes at the opening of his mesmerizing exhibition at M.S, Rau Fine Art Antiques on Royal St.
I urge to experience the optical illusions that made Patrick Hughes a leading figure in contemporary art. The exhibition of 50 of his 3D paintings will go on until May 30.
My darling friend Michael Mitchell is treating me and Sammy Steele to Moulin Rouge at the Saenger on Wednesday, April 5 and I cannot wait:ARTS-MUSIC
Tony Award-winning ‘Moulin Rouge! The Musical’ hits The Saenger Theatre stage April 5-16
“A knockout night at the theater… an emotional wallop.” – NPR (Photo courtesy of The Saenger Theatre)
Set in Paris – a world of indulgent beauty and unparalleled extravagance, of Bohemians and aristocrats, of boulevardiers and reprobates – "Moulin Rouge! The Musical" is the story of a lovesick American writer, Christian, and Satine, the dazzling star of the Moulin Rouge nightclub.
When their lives collide at the Moulin Rouge, they fall hopelessly in love – only to be thwarted by the nightclub’s host and impresario, Harold Zidler, and the Duke of Monroth, the wealthy and entitled patron of the club who thinks he can buy anything he wants. May be an image of one or more people and text that says 'MOULIN ROUGE'
For all of those that paid or have a credit -YOU ARE IN!
Margarita Bergen's Birthday Champagne Fiesta on April 21 is totally SOLD_OUT.
FRIDAY, MAY 26, 2023 AT 12 PM – 2:30 PM

Nautical Round Table Luncheon at Southern Yacht Club

Southern Yacht Club Darlings let's welcome the 2023 Summer at a nautical theme Round Table Luncheon on Friday. May 26 at noon at the Southern Yacht Club. The talented Carl Mack, Marshall Harris and others will provide live entertainment.The $80 will include a delicious luncheon of Caesar Salad, choices of Gulf Fish Meuniere or Rosemary Grilled Chickenand Dessert Duet - White Chocolate Mousse in chocolate tulip with cheesecake. Guest will have 2 drinks ofDomestic & Import Beer, Banquet House Red & White Wine and Sparkling. The seating will be limited so RSVP now by either Venmo, Zelle(Chase) or by sending a check to 811 Marigny Street, Unit C, NO LA 70117Wishing you a fabulous fun-filled week:
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DALLAS — It happened.
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The Empire State Building in New York is joining Louisiana's celebration of the LSU Women's Basketball Tigers' national title by lighting up in purple and gold Sunday night.
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Looking forward to participating in the French Quarter Easter Parade -- formerly Chris Owens parade

Sunday, April 9, starting at 1 p.m.

Easter Weekend New Orleans 2023 - Things to do for Easter Weekend in New Orleans Louisiana 2023 (504area.com)
Looking for things to do for Easter Weekend in New Orleans Louisiana? Looking for Easter Weekend events in New Orleans Louisiana or want to find shopping deals for Easter Weekend in New Orleans Louisiana
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Easter Parades 2023 in New Orleans - Dates (rove.me)
With most townsfolk being Christian, Easter celebrations in New Orleans are more spiritual in nature. This means there are plenty of festivities to celebrate the end of 40 days of Lent and restrictions. Everyone gets something interesting: churches have service, children get egg hunts, and adults ca
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Here's your ready-made plan for a fabulous Easter, New Orleans style: Combine a Saturday night costumed bar crawl, morning brunch, maybe Mass, a couple of early afternoon parades, crowd-watching ...
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The crowds showed up ready to eat, drink and party and for two days Hogs for the Cause turned the grounds around the UNO Lakefront Arena into a festive landscape
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Don't Miss the Last Music at The New Orleans Jazz Museum Program of the Season

Music at the New Orleans Jazz Museum: Sounds of FreedomJoin us for the final Music at the Museum performance of the season. This series curated by LPO Creative Partner, composer, and pianist Courtney Bryan features Bryan, poet Chuck Perkins, and composer Brian Quezergue in an evening of music, lyrics, and connection. Tickets start at $25!THURSDAY • APRIL 6 • 6:00 PMNew Orleans Jazz Museum

Evenings with Enrique Kicks Off April 5 at the New Orleans Botanical Garden

Free Admission for Louisiana Residents Courtesy of The Helis Foundation

 City Park Conservancy kicks off festival season with the return of its signature concert series, Evenings with Enrique, every Wednesday in April starting April 5. Attendees relax among the lush foliage of New Orleans Botanical Garden while reveling the sounds of live Latin American-influenced music and savoring the delicious cuisine from Kitchen in the Garden.

WHAT:                           Evenings with Enrique in the New Orleans Botanical Garden

WHEN:                           Every Wednesday in April starting April 5

WHERE:                        New Orleans Botanical Garden, City Park

                                           5 Victory Avenue

MUSIC LINEUP:

 

April 5

5PM – 7:30PM: New Orleans harpist and composer Patrice Fisher with special guests:

-      Trumpet: Puerto Rico

-      Percussionist: Honduras

-      Bass: Chile

April 12

5PM – 6PM: Geovane Santos, guitarist, singer and composer, Brazil

6:15PM – 7:30PM: Manuel Arteaga, guitarist and singer, Venezuela

April 19

5PM – 6PM: Sincopado, Bruno Elisabetsky, guitarist, singer and composer, Brazil

6:15PM – 7:30PM: Merengue 4, Fermin Ceballos, guitarist, singer and composer, Dominican Republic

April 26

5PM – 7:30PM: Rumba Buena: Johnny Marcia, percussionist and band leader, Honduras

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Launched in 2016, Evenings with Enrique is a bi-annual event every April and October, free for Louisiana residents courtesy of The Helis Foundation. The series pays tribute to Enrique Alférez, a renowned Mexican artist who lived in New Orleans for almost 70 years and specialized in sculpting the human form. Alférez has over 20 works of art at The Helis Foundation Enrique Alférez Sculpture Garden. His sculptures can also be found throughout New Orleans at Ogden Museum of Southern Art, New Orleans Museum of Art, Poydras Corridor Sculpture Exhibition, and New Orleans City Park.

Admirers of Alférez’s work can purchase Enrique Alférez: Sculptor by Katie Bowler Young at the Botanical Garden giftshop. Published by The Historic New Orleans Collection, the book chronicles the life of the preeminent artist and was made possible with support from The Helis Foundation and members of The Historic New Orleans Collection’s 2019 Bienville Circle and Laussat Society.

Every Wednesday throughout the year, Louisiana residents receive free admission to New Orleans Botanical Garden courtesy of The Helis Foundation. New Orleans Botanical Garden regular hours of operation are Wednesday – Sunday, 10AM – 4:30PM with extended hours every Wednesday in April until 8PM through April 26, 2023.

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City Park 2023 Spring Concert SeriesMusic 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 (1 Victory Avenue, NOLA 70124). Admission is $15. Cocktails, wine, beer, soft drinks, water, and food available for purchase. No outside food, drink or pets allowed.City Park policy states no refunds, rain checks or exchanges will be issued for fundraisers. In the event of cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances, we ask ticket holders to consider their purchase a donation to the Park.https://tix.wrstbnd.com/e/event/thursdaysattwilightspringGates Open - 5:00pmPerformances - 6:00-8:00pmSPRING 2023 SCHEDULEApril 6 - John Boutté$15.00+ feesVoted best male vocalist of the year at both the Best of the Beat and the Big Easy Awards. His song “Tremé” is the theme song of the popular HBO series. Those who were lucky toattend his last concert at the Garden were part of a magical night.April 13 - Ladies of Soul$15.00+ feesYou know Naydja CoJoe, Rechelle Cook, and Sharon Martin as “The Ladies of Soul”. They will be performing Jazz, R & B, and familiar New Orleans tunes.April 20 - Tom Sancton's Legacy Band with Clive Wilson$15.00+ feesTommy Sancton, Clive Wilson and others in the Legacy Band have been playing New Orleans Jazz together, and learning from the masters, for over 50 years. They also feature the vocal talents of Yolanda Robinson, the daughter of Topsy Chapman.MORE INFO0May 4 - Patrice Fisher and Arpa with special guests from Brazil$15.00+ feesSpecial guests from Brazil will join harpist Patrice Fisher to perform a blending of music from Central, South and North America.MORE INFO0May 11 - The Walrus + Electric Yat Quartet$15.00+ feesThe Walrus + Electric Yat Quartet brings The Beatles catalog to life with a string ensemble. These shows feature songs from the catalog that don’t fit the normal four-piece band such as “Eleanor Rigby”, “All You Need Is Love”, “Yesterday”, and more.MORE INFO0May 18 - The New Orleans Mystics$15.00+ feesSongs from The Temptations, The O’Jays, Marvin Gaye, and Otis Redding will all be part of this soulful tribute to some of the greatest music from the 1970s. Get your tickets early. Always a sellout!MORE INFOMay 25 - Creole String Beans$15.00+ feesThe Classic New Orleans party band with exceptional taste in song selection and a repertoire that ranges far and wide from Fats Domino and Bobby Charles to Duke Ellington.MORE INFO0June 1 - New Leviathan Oriental Fox-Trot Orchestra$15.00+ feesThe New Leviathan Oriental Fox Trot Orchestra is an American revival orchestra that performs vintage American music popular from the 1890s through the early 1930s.MORE INFO0June 8 - The Yat Pack$15.00+ fees“The Yat Pack” is a New Orleans-based band modeled on the 1960s Vegas Swing Era. They will perform classic big-band numbers by Frank Sinatra, Louis Prima, Dean Martin, and Bobby Darin as well as contemporary artists like Michael Bublé, Billy Joel, and Harry Connick, Jr. www.theyatpack.comMORE INFO0June 15 - Julio y Cesar$15.00+ feesOriginally from Guatemala, Julio and Cesar Herrera have been in New Orleans for over 30 years. They describe their music as constantly evolving, attributing this in part to their exposure from an early age to many cultures. For more information about the singer/band, please visit www.julioandcesar.com.MORE INFO0June 22 - Raphael Bas & Harmonouche$15.00+ feesHarmonouche plays music loaded with charisma and international flavor. This New Orleans band combines world-class musicianship and a good dose of humor to deliver a unique sound orchestrated with jazz guitar, harmonica, accordion, piano and vocals.MORE INFO0June 29 - Tim Laughlin$15.00+ feesTim began playing the clarinet at age 8, taking private lessons at Werlein’s. Laughlin has separated himself by composing original New Orleans Jazz, as heard on his award-winning CD, The Isle of Orleans. His songs have been heard on television, commercials, and major motion pictures. www.timlaughlin.comMORE INFOhttps://tix.wrstbnd.com/e/event/thursdaysattwilightspring
Xavier University of Louisiana celebrates on April 4 Give.Love.Xavier Day with recognition of exponential growth
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New Orleans, La. – As it approaches its historic centennial celebration, Xavier University of Louisiana has experienced a period of rapid growth and expansion of programs and offerings to students to explore and develop their talents. From additions to the athletics program to new STEM-based graduate programs, Xavier continues to build upon its legacy of educating the next generation of bright and thoughtful leaders who seek a more just and humane society. In celebration of its tenth annual online, social media-driven fundraising event, Give.Love.Xavier (GLX) day, the university recognizes and highlights some of its new and innovative pathways and scholarships that allow Xavierites to hone their skills and find their path to becoming the positive changemakers needed in this hurt world.
Give.Love.Xavier Day is Tuesday, April 4, from 12:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. Donations can be made online at givelove.xula.edu, by calling (504) 520-7575, or by mailing a check to Xavier University of Louisiana, 1 Drexel Drive, Box 66, New Orleans, LA 70125. Give.Love.Xavier aids the university in meeting its current and most pressing needs associated with providing need-based financial assistance for students, developing innovative programs, improving learning technology and software, offering food security to the campus community, and elevating campus wellness and infrastructure.
During the event, alumni and friends are encouraged to come together for one day to show their support for the University.

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