Monday, November 20, 2023

A Toast to New Orleans and YOU -Week of November 20-27 . Lighting of Downtown Business District/ Fete de Napoleon/ Bayou Classic/Happy Thanksgiving & more

 A Toast to New Orleans and YOU -Week of November 20-27 . Lighting of Downtown Business District/ Fete de Napoleon/ Bayou Classic/Happy Thanksgiving & more..

Good afternoon my darling family and friends. It is Monday, November 20, the first day of 2023 Thanksgiving Week!
 “Every morning you have two choices: continue to sleep with your dreams or wake up & chase them.” — Kristin, Sophisticated Gal 1
Wishing you a happy Monday and a great Thanksgiving week ahead!”  Wishing you a joyful, blessed Thanksgiving 2023!
WOW! Last week was one of those weeks that I wished I had a clone to attend every soiree that I was interested in attending! Like Queen Elizabeth (RIP) I have mobility issues and I must recharge my batteries to keep going. And going......! 
Here are some of the fabulous events that I attended: 
The Thanksgiving Round Table Luncheon at Gennifer Flowers 's Paris Room was a great success thanks to the informative speakers Natalie Jayroe, CEO of Second Harvest Food Bank and Greg Lambousy, Director of New Orleans Jazz Museum, the entertainment by Marshall Harris, Carl Mack & Bill Hudson and the delicious Thanksgiving Luncheon prepared by Kitsy Adams and her staff.  I am looking forward to the spectacular Round Holiday Table Luncheon on December 15 at Briquette’s!  2 first photos by Frank Stansbury
The annual Louisiana Museum Foundation ‘s Founders Ball opening featuring a retrospective of talented Hunt Slonem was spectacular
What a fun Patron Party for the Annual Son of a Saint Gala at the Four Seasons
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The lovely historic Labrobe’s was the setting for the fun filled VCPORA’s A Royal Masquerade: 85 Years Around the Sun Gala! \ The VCPORA Gala is our most important annual event and one that offers our community the chance to support and celebrate the Vieux Carré and its oldest guardian, VCPORA.  The preservation of the Vieux Carré relies on the generosity of those who understand the critical importance of this historic, cultural, and architectural gem.  The Patron party featured Moroccan master guitarist, well known for his Jazz-inspired music and his vibrant stringed arrangements: Mahmoud Chouki with guests.  The delicious main gala featured rousing tunes by the Smoking Time Jazz Club along with other sneaky and sultry performances. The Gala also included a live and silent auction of delectable items from local boutiques and hospitality partners. We danced the night away under the “whisper dome” while supporting the preservation of the beloved Vieux Carre!
Darlings, it is beginning to feel like Christmas, and it is that time of the year that we need to plan which of the 12 days of Christmas you and your table are you going to be at my spectacular festive, Holiday Round Table Luncheon on Friday, December 15 at 11:30 a.m. at Briquette's . I know that Punkin and Sammy have Day 5 and Triness have 7 Swans.  The entertainment will be unforgettable! Please let me know ASAP which day are you and your table:
BRAVO! The JPAS presentation of Looped by Matthew Lombardo, directed by talented Janet Shea with Leslie Castay as Tallulah Bankhead, Eric Lincoln as Danny Miller and David Haydel Jr. as Steve was superb. Darlings,  I am so delighted that I was able to attend the last performance of the Lopped as Tallulah entertained us with her titillating stories, quips, insults, and a few of her secrets.
Please RSVP and pay for the annual Holiday Extravaganza December 15 at Briquette's before it is sold out.
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I am saddened by the death of former First Lady Rosalynn Carter. While living inNYC during the eventies in NYC, I had the honor of meeting Rosalynn at a political party at Lincoln Center and former President Jimmy Carter at a party at the United Nations hosted by civil right activist Andrew Young.. Sorry no selfies.
Rosalynn Carter, the former first lady and humanitarian who provided political counsel to her husband, former President Jimmy Carter, has died.
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I cannot wait to don my new Josephine Bonaparte costume to attend the Fete de Napoleon on November 21 to be followed by the premiere of the film at Canal Place. :
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Thanksgiving travelers flying through Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport this year will see large crowds and long lines according to officials who expect the number of passengers to outpace
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The holiday season can bring a lot of joy, but also a lot of stress.
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Louisiana float to roll in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

by: Keymonte Avery

BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — The Louisiana Office of Tourism announced the state of Louisiana will participate in the 97th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

According to a release, Louisiana’s float, the Celebration Gator, will take the streets of New York. The Gator celebrates Louisiana’s culture and tourism as it showcases the designs and architecture of the New Orleans French Quarter.

The 60-foot-long alligator-themed float will feature Cajun fiddler Amanda Shaw of Mandeville and country singer Alex Smith of Alexandria. Along with the musicians, the float will be accompanied by guests in gator costumes and stilt walkers.

“We are excited to have Amanda and Alex riding the Louisiana float this year and performing for us,” said Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser. “Once again, it is an amazing opportunity to share with the world our music and how Louisianans can Feed Your Soul with our celebratory spirit.”

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The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will air nationwide on NBC and stream on Peacock from 8:30 a.m. until noon Thursday, Nov. 23.

Bayou Classic - Thursday, November 243

Join us for the Thanksgiving Day Parade and follow the route:

Starting at Caesars Superdome on Poydras Street

Parade down Poydras Street

Turn left on S. Peters Street

Continue down S. Peters Street

Turn left on Canal Street

Keep the fun going on Canal Street

Turn left on St. Charles Avenue

March down St. Charles Avenue

Return to Poydras Street

Make a right at Poydras and Loyola Streets

Don't miss this vibrant parade on Thanksgiving Day

Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends and feasting. For those who might be alone, or who don't have the means to put a big dinner on the table, local
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Turkey Day menu planning has never been easier, thanks to some of our favorite chefs and home cooks.
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The day-after-Thanksgiving madness that has traditionally kicked off the holiday shopping season will be arriving Nov. 24.
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Parkway Bakery & Tavern is once again uniting with the Al Copeland Foundation (ACF), joined by fiery support from Crystal Hot Sauce, to save lives and end cancer.

Parkway Bakery and Tavern

538 N Hagan Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119-4911, United States

Nov 2023

Wed, Nov 22

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Wed, Nov 29

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Commencing November 1st and available every Wednesday in November, Parkway will proudly serve its renowned Thanksgiving Poor Boy, brimming with roasted turkey, stuffing, gravy, and cranberry sauce as part of the annual #IDidItForTheTurkey fundraiser.

For loyal local enthusiasts who wish to support this cause, a $100 ticket is your pass to skip the line between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. The "Skip the Line" ticket not only allows you to indulge in the Thanksgiving Poor Boy, but also includes a Commemorative Tee Shirt, Sweet Potato Fries, Fresh-Made Lemonade crafted by the talented Joshua Bertuglia, an ACF Junior Board Member, and a specially made Pumpkin Spice Ice Cream Sandwich by New Orleans Ice Cream to round off your holiday feast. Patrons are encouraged to snap selfies while savoring their feast and use the hashtag #IDidItForTheTurkey for a chance to be featured on Parkway’s social media pages.

Tickets can be purchased conveniently at AlCopelandFoundation.org or in person every Wednesday at Parkway Bakery & Tavern, where the Al Copeland Foundation tent is set up. In the spirit of giving, a portion of the sales from buying the Thanksgiving Poor Boy without skipping the line also goes to the Al Copeland Foundation, ensuring that every patron can contribute to this essential cause.

Since 2008, the Al Copeland Foundation (ACF) has rallied support for a remarkable cause, raising over $2.3 million with one unwavering mission to save lives and end cancer with innovative cancer treatments. In under a decade, the foundation along with LSU Health andScience Center (LSUHSC) accomplished its main purpose which was to find a cure for the cancer that took Al Copeland Sr.’s life. More recently, ACF and LSUHSC received national recognition for its virtual clinical trial access program which provides accessibility through telehealth medicine. ACF continues to support providing access, awareness, and education to the latest cancer treatments for all age groups.

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This year, the Roosevelt is bringing back its beloved Christmas tradition on Nov. 28, unveiling 1,600 feet of garland and 4,000 glass ornaments, the hotel announced Wednesday morning.

New Orleans Saints Executive Vice President and General Manager Mickey Loomis will be there to help switch on the ceremonial lighting of over 112,000 lights, the Roosevelt said in a news release.

The hotel will also be offering various options for holiday dining experiences and drink options at the Sazerac Bar and Teddy's Café.

The Sazerac Bar is bringing back their annual holiday drinks, including the Christmas Cookie — a sweet, vodka-based mixed drink — and the Candy Cane, a sugar drink featuring Rumple Minze. 

City Park is about to get its glow on again. On Thanksgiving evening, Nov. 23, it will be time to flip the switch on the annual Celebration in the Oaks
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Is there a more costume-conscious city anywhere than here? Maybe not. We Crescent City residents are an army of self-styled designers, armed with pinking shears, sewing machines, box knives and
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