Darlings, last week, I experienced one of the busiest weekend ever. By Sunday morning, my body won't move so I had to skip going to the FestiGals' Saints and Sinners Brunch that I was looking forward to attending. OH well, it could have worse- not having any place to go. If you follow me in Facebook, you saw that I was like a butterfly going from event to event even out of town.
I started my social whirl on Wednesday.
My evening started at the lovely home of Arlene and Alan Philipson on Jefferson Avenue, where I was invited to join for Cocktails celebrating the WYES Producers Circle. It was an elegant and delicious soiree.
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The next soiree was the Casa Argentina 's social gathering at Marina Towers, WOW- i stepped at my next soiree and it was so different from where I have just been. It was a very lively gathering of the Argentinian Community. There were empanadas , red and white wines and a great Jazz band from Argentina in addition to people like me from Dominican Republic, Cuba, Ecuador, Mexico, Venezuela, Columbia, Nicaragua-Haiti, What a big gathering.i love seeing all my friends.https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10152771497210870.1073742469.581200869&type=1&l=174fae78e1
The evening kept going and the next soiree what the lovely, delicious outdoor SUMMER HARVEST GALA at the FRENCH MARKET.It featured dishes made on-site by Chef Kristen Essig, Chef Vishwesh Bhatt, Chef Rebecca Wilcomb, Chef Justin Devillier, & Chef Slade Rushing. Unfortunately, I was so full from the other events but I loved the presentations. I was exhausted so I did not stayed for deserts.
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On Thursday, after
working all day long at Casell Bergen Gallery, I went with my darling friend conductor Paul Maufray who just returned from Europe to the FestiGals exclusive opening reception presented in the Julie and Steward Juneau's' stunning private penthouse above the Ritz Carlton. I offered breathtaking views of the historic French Quarter for an evening that provided the perfect casual prelude to three full days of programming designed to appeal to the diverse cross-.
section of women gathered in the Crescent City from across the countryhttps://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10152774122610870.1073742472.581200869&type=1&l=b241754b15
The evening progressed at City Park's Thursday at Twilight where the fabulous Yat Pack was performing in front of a sold-out crowd. It was so much fun and I loved seeing all the senior citizens having a great time.
Darlings, I did not forget that evening, The Louisiana SPCA's sixth annual Dine event was taking place . Dozens of New Orleans-area restaurants donated 20 percent of their proceeds from lunch and dinner service to the region's largest animal welfare organization...I chose Ralph in the Park because i was looking forward to trying out its menu of 3 appetizers and a glass of wine - in my case champagne for only $33. It was delicious and saw many of my .friends there as well,
On Friday, I attended a
Darlings, I did not forget that evening, The Louisiana SPCA's sixth annual Dine event was taking place . Dozens of New Orleans-area restaurants donated 20 percent of their proceeds from lunch and dinner service to the region's largest animal welfare organization...I chose Ralph in the Park because i was looking forward to trying out its menu of 3 appetizers and a glass of wine - in my case champagne for only $33. It was delicious and saw many of my .friends there as well,
On Friday, I attended a
nother , fabulous night in my beloved New Orleans- What else is new? I started my evening at the Piazza de Italia for the fabulous Opera at the Piazza.
briefly Step into the "Spotlight" as the March of Dimes honored 29 Outstanding Young Professionals in the community at the Summer's biggest and best party for a cause! Guests enjoyed cuisine from some of New Orleans' most beloved restaurants, an OPEN BAR for the entire evening, music by Groovy 7, and a silent auction featuring fabulous items and packages created by the honorees.https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10152778185935870.1073742474.581200869&type=1&l=51ec23eeff
My next soiree was Step into the "Spotlight" as the March of Dimes honored 29 Outstanding Young Professionals in the community at the Summer's biggest and best party for a cause!
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Saturday was a big day for FestiGals. I first attended compliments of my darling friend Holley Haag from FNBC who kindly provided me with 4 tickets to attend the Bodacious Bras for a Cause Luncheon at the JW Marriott.https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10152778185935870.1073742474.581200869&type=1&l=51ec23eeff
The signature philanthropic component Bodacious Bras for a Cause Luncheon & Auction, presented by Paris Parker Salons and Spas, featured a keynote speech by Christine Clifford of The Cancer Club whose sassy, down-to-earth humor relays a powerful message of discovery and strength. It was followed by a catwalk fashion show by Stein Mart with cancer survivors . During this highly charged celebration, FestiGals exclusive bra-Art collection was showcased in a live auction format with 100 percent of proceeds benefiting the Cancer Association of Greater New Orleans and the Breastoration fund.
Later that evening, it was 'strut your stuff" in a New Orleans style second-line parade down Canal Street. Women will take a walk on the wild side and embrace their inner divas during the highly anticipated Stiletto Sprint & Stroll. As the sun went down, the lights go up at the After-Glow Party in Masquerade presented by Harrah's https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10152778210995870.1073742475.581200869&type=1&l=21b3cbcf38
Later that evening, it was 'strut your stuff" in a New Orleans style second-line parade down Canal Street. Women will take a walk on the wild side and embrace their inner divas during the highly anticipated Stiletto Sprint & Stroll. As the sun went down, the lights go up at the After-Glow Party in Masquerade presented by Harrah's https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10152778210995870.1073742475.581200869&type=1&l=21b3cbcf38
Calendar of events- Full at LaFete News 6-16-15
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Tuesday, June 16
Arts In Education Community Forum
6 p.m. - 8 p.m. at 1225 N. Rampart Street, New Orleans (map)
Free Admission - RSVP here
The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation will host the second in a series of community forums to get feedback on the draft goals for a major initiative to restore meaningful arts education to every K-8 classroom in New Orleans.
It's part of a years-long process in which New Orleans is developing a strategic plan for arts education in the school system. The planning is being done under the guidance of Ensuring the Arts for Any Given Child, a program of the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC.
This is an opportunity for the public to weigh in on this very important project.
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Nickel & Nickel and EnRoute
June 16, 2015 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Martin Wine Cellar - 3827 Baronne Street, New Orleans
$25 per person
504.899.7411
Wine Tastings
Meet Bruce Mooers - Winery President
Bruce Mooers is a 25-year wine industry veteran, who has sold wines from all over Europe and Northern California. A specialist in the ultra-premium market, Mooers has been with the Far Niente family of wineries since 2002 when he was named director of sales for Nickel & Nickel. Later, Mooers added sister wineries Far Niente and Dolce to his responsibilities. He was named vice president of sales for the companies in 2007 and was appointed president of EnRoute in 2008. A native of the East Coast, Mooers began his wine industry career in Los Angeles, and has made his home in Northern California since 1995.
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ROUND TABLE LUNCHEON TO CELEBRATE 10TH ANNIVERSARY
The monthly Round Table Luncheon, hosted by Social Columnist and bon vivant Margarita "Dahling" Bergen, will be celebrating its 10-year anniversary on Wednesday, June 17 at Antoine's restaurant, 713 St. Louis Street in the heart of the historic French Quarter.
The event will start at 12 noon; doors open at 11:30 a.m.
The luncheons are styled after those of Dorothy Parker's Round Table Luncheons which were held at New York's Algonquin Hotel between 1919 and 1929. The first New Orleans Round Table Luncheon was held on August 18, 2005 at the Royal Sonesta Hotel, just ten days before Hurricane Katrina made landfall. The event was put on hiatus for several months but they resumed in the spring of 2006 and have been held every month since then.
Over the years, the luncheon has featured leading cultural/artist figures, business and community leaders and other prominent individuals discussing a variety of topics that have impacted the Crescent City. During those years, the luncheon has helped shape the direction of New Orleans during a period of rebuilding after Hurricane Katrina.
The commemorative luncheon being held at Antoine's on June 17 will feature the first guest at the first luncheon: nationally award-winning writer, storyteller, speaker and humorist, Verna Gates. And in the spirit of Dorothy Parker, talented "Wit and Wrath" star "Miss Claudia" Baumgarten will be channeling Ms. Parker with some of the great American writer's most famous anecdotes and humorous observations on life.
Live entertainment will be provided by pianist Jim Walpole and a very special international award-winning guest.
Guests will be greeted by a glass of champagne to go along with the menu of a Summer Salad (mixed greens, pecans, cranberries in a pepper jelly vinaigrette) or Alligator Soup, and an entrée choice of either Shrimp Creole over rice or Demi-Chicken Rochambeau. Dessert will be Antoine's famous Baked Alaska with Chocolate Sauce
For this special 10th anniversary occasion, Antoine's is offering the one-time-only discounted price of $39.99 per person, inclusive of tax and gratuities.
The monthly Round Table Luncheon, hosted by Social Columnist and bon vivant Margarita "Dahling" Bergen, will be celebrating its 10-year anniversary on Wednesday, June 17 at Antoine's restaurant, 713 St. Louis Street in the heart of the historic French Quarter.
The event will start at 12 noon; doors open at 11:30 a.m.
The luncheons are styled after those of Dorothy Parker's Round Table Luncheons which were held at New York's Algonquin Hotel between 1919 and 1929. The first New Orleans Round Table Luncheon was held on August 18, 2005 at the Royal Sonesta Hotel, just ten days before Hurricane Katrina made landfall. The event was put on hiatus for several months but they resumed in the spring of 2006 and have been held every month since then.
Over the years, the luncheon has featured leading cultural/artist figures, business and community leaders and other prominent individuals discussing a variety of topics that have impacted the Crescent City. During those years, the luncheon has helped shape the direction of New Orleans during a period of rebuilding after Hurricane Katrina.
The commemorative luncheon being held at Antoine's on June 17 will feature the first guest at the first luncheon: nationally award-winning writer, storyteller, speaker and humorist, Verna Gates. And in the spirit of Dorothy Parker, talented "Wit and Wrath" star "Miss Claudia" Baumgarten will be channeling Ms. Parker with some of the great American writer's most famous anecdotes and humorous observations on life.
Live entertainment will be provided by pianist Jim Walpole and a very special international award-winning guest.
Guests will be greeted by a glass of champagne to go along with the menu of a Summer Salad (mixed greens, pecans, cranberries in a pepper jelly vinaigrette) or Alligator Soup, and an entrée choice of either Shrimp Creole over rice or Demi-Chicken Rochambeau. Dessert will be Antoine's famous Baked Alaska with Chocolate Sauce
For this special 10th anniversary occasion, Antoine's is offering the one-time-only discounted price of $39.99 per person, inclusive of tax and gratuities.
For reservations call 504-495-9181 -
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Smoothie King Center
New Orleans, LA
06/18/15 - 06/21/15
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Cymbeline this week
June 18
Shakespeare's epic fairytale kicks off the 2015 Festival
To spearhead this production, the Festival has recruited internationally known director Rob Clare. First an actor with the Royal Shakespeare Company, then a Staff Director at the U.K.'s National Theatre, Mr. Clare holds a doctorate from Oxford University, where he also taught. He has directed, performed with and coached some of the most respected classical actors of our time.
By William Shakespeare
Directed by Rob Clare
Tulane's Lupin Theater
June 13-27, 2015
Directed by Rob Clare
Tulane's Lupin Theater
June 13-27, 2015
or call (504) 865-5106
Thurs, Fri & Sat 7:30pm
Sun 1:30pm
"Thursdays at Twilight"
Thursdays, June 11 - Aug. 27. Gates open at 5 p.m. Performances begin at 6 p.m.
Pavilion of the Two Sisters, New Orleans Botanical Garden, City Park
Admission: Single tickets are $10. Advance tickets are available online at NewOrleansCityPark.com. Advance tickets may also be purchased over the phone at 504.483.9488 or at the Botanical Garden Gift Shop. Thursdays at Twilight Series Season Passes are also available for purchase.
June 18: John Boutté - Voted 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 to attend his sold out concert last year were part of a
magical night. Don't miss this year's show. www.johnboutte.com
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Brothers from the Bottom - Tony Award-winner Wendell Pierce stars in this limited-engagement play, which premiers at 8 p.m. at NOCCA and runs through June 28. Centered around the effects of gentrification in a New Orleans neighborhood after Hurricane Katrina, Brothers from the Bottom presents a consistently hot-button topic through the eyes of two brothers. Tickets start at $25 online.
Friday 8pm
Saturday 3pm & 8pm
Sunday 2pm & 7pm
June
19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28
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Green Solstice Soiree Showcases Four Local Groups' Decades of Commitment to the Environment
Following a successful anniversary celebration in 2014, Concordia: Community Centered Planning & Design, Global Green USA, The Green Project, and Gulf Restoration Network are hosting a second annual Solstice Party at the Peristyle in City Park to highlight their combined 94 years of service and environmental stewardship. The celebration will kick off the summer season in true New Orleans fashion with a free party in one of the city's most iconic backdrops.
On Friday, June 19th from 5:30pm till sundown, there will be watermelon, champagne, Reyka Vodka cocktails (provided by Republic Distributing and the William Grant portfolio), ice cream and live music by Margie Perez & the Honeypots and Luther Gray & the Congo Square Preservation Society. In addition to the complimentary watermelon, food truck vendors Green to Go NOLA, 3 Potato 4, and Geaux Green Snoballs will be on site selling light, solstice worthy fare.
An auction of one-of-a-kind rain barrels painted by NOLA artists will benefit the non-profits. Artists include Jodie Flowers, Hugo Montero, and Karel Sloane-Boekbinder.
Following a successful anniversary celebration in 2014, Concordia: Community Centered Planning & Design, Global Green USA, The Green Project, and Gulf Restoration Network are hosting a second annual Solstice Party at the Peristyle in City Park to highlight their combined 94 years of service and environmental stewardship. The celebration will kick off the summer season in true New Orleans fashion with a free party in one of the city's most iconic backdrops.
On Friday, June 19th from 5:30pm till sundown, there will be watermelon, champagne, Reyka Vodka cocktails (provided by Republic Distributing and the William Grant portfolio), ice cream and live music by Margie Perez & the Honeypots and Luther Gray & the Congo Square Preservation Society. In addition to the complimentary watermelon, food truck vendors Green to Go NOLA, 3 Potato 4, and Geaux Green Snoballs will be on site selling light, solstice worthy fare.
An auction of one-of-a-kind rain barrels painted by NOLA artists will benefit the non-profits. Artists include Jodie Flowers, Hugo Montero, and Karel Sloane-Boekbinder.
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ZOOvie Nights at Audubon Zoo
Dinner and a ZOOvie is BACK with four ZOOvie nights starting on June 12, 2015 on the grounds of Audubon Zoo.
Come with your chairs and blankets, bring your own dinner or dine at the Zoo! The following concessions will be available:
- Snack Shack
- Hot Dog Cart
- Snack n Splash
- Snow Wonder Trike selling ice cream novelties
- Cupcake Cart
- Frozen Banana Carts
ZOOvie Night schedule:
*Friday, June 19 - Maleficent (2014)
Dinner and a ZOOvie is BACK with four ZOOvie nights starting on June 12, 2015 on the grounds of Audubon Zoo.
- Snack Shack
- Hot Dog Cart
- Snack n Splash
- Snow Wonder Trike selling ice cream novelties
- Cupcake Cart
- Frozen Banana Carts
ZOOvie Night schedule:
June 19
Jefferson Parish To Host Open House Of New Performing Arts Center
METAIRIE, LA - On Friday, June 19, 2015, Jefferson Parish will host a free Open House to welcome the public into the new Jefferson Performing Arts Center.
An official ribbon cutting ceremony will be held at 2:30 p.m.
Visitors can then enjoy a sneak peek inside the new state-of-the-art theater facility with guided tours, provided free of charge, every half hour from 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
The Jefferson Performing Arts Center is located at 6400 Airline Highway in Metairie between LaSalle Park and Zephyr Field.
The 1,000-seat theater features an 89-foot wide stage area equipped with an operable orchestra lift that can be raised and lowered by a motor-driven system, and an innovative acoustic design.
The Jefferson Performing Arts Society, Artist in Residence at JPAC, as well as operator and manager SMG, will be on-hand to welcome visitors into the new home for the cultural arts in Jefferson Parish.
According to Chad Calder with The New Orleans Advocate the JPAC took more than a decade and a half to build and was plagued by a series of issues that more than doubled its original price tag. Calder reports the construction alone ended up costing the state and parish $54.5 million.
On Saturday June 20, SMG and the Jefferson Performing Arts Society will join Jefferson Parish in presenting a "Gala Opening."
Magnolia Ball: Saturday, June 20, 2015
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June 22-30
"Cocktail for a Cause" to benefit the Louisiana SPCA will be held at Ralph's on the Park, 900 City Park Ave. Request the special "Six Toed Cat" Louisiana SPCA Cocktail during the month of June and 20% of the proceeds benefit the Louisiana SPCA. For more information visit www.la-spca.org.
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Sunday, June 21
Trinity Artist Series Presents
Sunday, June 21 PLEAS NOTE 2 CONCERTS:
@ 2 pm: 20th Anniversary of Greater New Orleans Youth Orchestra directed by Dr. Jean Montes.
The program will feature Music by Antonín Dvo?ák, Haitian composer Férère
Laguerre, the Edward Grieg piano concerto performed by 12-year-old pianist
Caleb Borick, and a world premiere : "Symphonic Dances"by New Orleans composer Mike Rihner. The Symphonic Dances are inspired by the city's rich cultural history and include a Cajun waltz and Congo Bamboula, a lively New Orleans street dance.
The 2015 touring orchestra brings together current GNOYO students and alumni. Join GNOYO on their East Coast Tour, and share the experience of New Orleans'Music
The program will feature Music by Antonín Dvo?ák, Haitian composer Férère
Laguerre, the Edward Grieg piano concerto performed by 12-year-old pianist
Caleb Borick, and a world premiere : "Symphonic Dances"by New Orleans composer Mike Rihner. The Symphonic Dances are inspired by the city's rich cultural history and include a Cajun waltz and Congo Bamboula, a lively New Orleans street dance.
The 2015 touring orchestra brings together current GNOYO students and alumni. Join GNOYO on their East Coast Tour, and share the experience of New Orleans'Music
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Another wonderful, fabulous night in my beloved New Orleans- What else is new? I started my evening at the Piazza de Italia for the fabulous Opera at the Piazza.
— with Timothy Todd Simmons and 8 others.
