Darlings, here is my weekly blog-A Toast to New Orleans:Darlings, Bless those Saints! I could not believe what happened in the last few seconds of their game against New England on Sunday. I already was celebrating and toasting to the Saints when it happened. I am praying that the Saints move on and regain their victorious track. Geaux Saints. GO! Have I told you how much I love autumn? With glorious blue skies and weather, I attended some awesome soirees that lighted up my life and made it very memorable. I started my week on Wednesday by hosting the October s Royal Sonesta Round Table Luncheon. It was, as many guests said - The Best! What made it so special was the caliber of the featured speakers, as well as the international and local performers of the Jefferson Performing Arts Society’s Pasta & Puccini fundraiser. Authors Susan Larson, Poppy Tooker and James A Cobb were very informative and entertaining. Italian tenor Fillipo Pina Castiglioni, soprano Micah Desonier, and tenor Thomas Irwin along with Donna Clavijo on piano accompaniment and Maestro Dennis Assaf delighted the audience with their performances. Margarita Bergens photo. Octobers Royal Sonesta Round Table Luncheon That night I was honored, along with veteran media personalities, Peggy Scott Laborde, Nicondra Norwood, Renette Dejoie Hall, Maria Muro, Margaret Orr, Angela Hill, Sally-Ann Roberts, and Nell Nolan at The Childhood and Family Learning Foundation’s (CFLF) annual Gala. The fundraising event, spearheaded by founder Phyllis Landrieu, was fabulous, as was the setting at the exquisite mansion of Fred and Jennifer Heebe on St. Charles Avenue. Margarita Bergens photo. 2013 Childhood & Family Learning Foundation Gala On Friday night, I stopped briefly by the sold-out black-tie World Trade Centers Annual Gala that presented the Eugene Schrieber Award to U.S. Senator Mary Landrieu who, in absentia, was represented by her parents Hon. Moon and Verna Landrieu. Photo Photo Photo The highlight of my evening was the annual 2013 Jefferson Performance Art Societys Pasta and Puccini 2013 Head Dress Gala at the Marriott. As always, the elegant fundraiser was spectacular and very entertaining. This annual black-tie fundraiser included cocktails, dinner and live and silent auctions. Proceeds benefit the award-winning performances and outreach programs of JPAS, including children’s programming, opera, chorale, symphony, theater and more. The evening was highlighted by the first Head Dress Ball with fabulous head dress designs modeled by local celebrities, as well as an elegant seated dinner, complimentary cocktail hour, dancing and a concert by the JPAS Symphony Orchestra conducted by Maestro Dennis G. Assaf with international and local vocalists. Talented Ronnie Kole was a special guest and he captivated the audience with his piano performance. Margarita Bergens photo. Jefferson Performing Art Society s Pasta and Puccini Darlings, besides working at Casell-Bergen Gallery, I found the energy to attend a lovely intimate evening with Wynton Marsalis, multi Grammy Award-winner and 1997 Armstrong Jazz Camp artist-in-residence at the home of The Honorable Michael and Madlyn Bagneris. The soiree by the New Orleans Arts and Cultural Host Committee celebrated the Louis Satchmo Armstrong Summer Jazz Camp’s 20th Anniversary and the announcement kickoff and Scholarship Campaign. Music was by the talented Louis Armstrong Summer Jazz Camp Students. Margarita Bergens photo. https://facebook/media/set/?set=a.10151609694500870.1073742098.581200869&type=1&l=6922d8172f On Sunday, I attended the annual Parkway Partners Feast with the Stars. I had the honor of being one of the STARS. The delicious food and libations made it a very memorable one!Margarita Bergens photo. Parkway Partners Feast with the Stars 2013 .h Since I had missed the Friday night opening of New Orleans Operas production of Heinrich Marschners nineteenth century romantic opera, “Der Vampyr,” (The Vampire), at the Mahalia Jackson Theater, I made it to the Sunday matinee in full costume. I loved it and the scenery of New Orleans was fantastic. Talented baritone Ivan Griffin was part of the cast and was dashing. He will be performing at the upcoming Round Table Luncheon on Wednesday, November 20. At our November Round Table, we will be celebrating the spirit of “Thanks-Giving.” The luncheon will take place in the elegant Fleur de Lis Suite located inside the hotel on the main lobby level.. More details to follow Margarita Bergens photo. Photo Photo Der Vampyr, or The Vampire https://facebook/media/set/?set=a.10151611192590870.1073742100.581200869&type=1&l=e575d4aae3 Darlings, this coming week is going to be extremely busy for me. For starters, the very highly anticipated opening of the New Orleans Broadway Season at the Saenger Theater with “The Book of Mormon” is going to be on Tuesday, October 15. As a member of the media, I have been invited to attend on Wednesday night and I cant wait. Well, darlings, that night is also when Saks Fifth Avenue New Orleans will celebrate thirty years of styling and supporting the New Orleans community with more than $15 million of donated goods and services, as well as fifteen years of hosting The Key to the Cure event, benefiting the Louisiana Cancer Research Consortium, at its Canal Street location. The Historic New Orleans Collection’s Concerts in the Courtyard fall series will continue Friday, October 18, with a performance by Kristin Diable and cocktail provided by Bayou Rum That evening, I am looking forward to the lovely New Orleans Botanical Gardens fall fundraiser, Magic in the Moonlight, on Friday, October 18th. Chairmen, Marla Donovan, Dana Hansel and David Waller hope you will come out to support the event and enjoy this magical moonlit evening. It is actually completely Sold-out Have a great week - it is yours to be! October 15 Photo October 15 October 15-27*Saenger Theatre CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS ticketmaster/venueartist/221664/1732682?brand=baa&camefrom=CFC_BAA_NWO_BOM_ACETUES Ben Brantley of The New York Times calls it the best musical of this century. Entertainment Weekly says its the funniest musical of all time. From South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone, its The Book of Mormon, winner of nine Tony Awards® including Best Musical. Jon Stewart of The Daily Show calls it a crowning achievement. So good it makes me angry. Contains explicit language. For more information, please visit BookofMormonTheMusical October 15 Eat Well, Do Good A few tickets remain for the first dinner of our Eat Well, Do Good Series with the Besh Restaurant Group hosted by Café Reconcile. Please join us on Tuesday, October 15 at 6:30 pm for Oktoberfest featuring Luke.Live Music featuring the New Orleans Banjos! Reconcile New Orleans, Inc.,1631 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd. October 15 Modern Fairy Tale Open Tulane Season Stephen Dietzs Still Life with Iris examines history, identity, and the search for home. Tulane University Department of Theatre and Dance opens its 2013-14 season with Still Life with Iris directed by Sara Valentine and written by Stephen Dietz. Still Life with Iris features costume design by Kirche Zeile with set design by Derek Blanco, and lighting sign by Marty Sacks: Lupin Theater, Tulane University, 215 McWilliams Hall- Tulane University October 15-19 at 8:00 PM- October 20 at 2:00 PM, 504-865-5106 10-16-13 2013 Harvest the Music Performers OCTOBER 16 THE REVIVALISTS WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16 Mayor Mitch Landrieu Announces the: NOLA FOR LIFE Jobs & Opportunity Expo! WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2013 at GALLIER HALL from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm REGISTER TODAY! * Nearly 300+ Available Jobs * On Site Interviews * Resource Fair (Training/ Job Opportunities & Social Services) * FREE Job Readiness Workshops * Networking with Industry Professionals * FREE transportation provided by the Regional Transit Authority ---- Young men between the ages of 16 to 30 who are actively seeking employment are strongly encouraged to attend! October 17 and October 20 Jefferson the Beautiful 2013 Autumn Affair Patron Party & Garden Party Patron party includes silent and live auction at the lovely home of Lucy & David Thomas. Patron Party: 511 Hector, Metairie, LA from 6:00 pm-8:00pm Garden party will be on Englewood Parkway in Metairie Club Gardens and includes a variety of restaurants, live music and children’s activities. Join us for an Afternoon Filled with Food, Fun and Music- Sunday, October 20th, 2013 • Noon ‘til Three On Englewood Parkway in Old Metairie Contact Name/telephone: Holley Haag- 504-671-3813 Friends of Jefferson the Beautiful is a non-profit organization devoted to the beautification of greenspace in Jefferson Parish. Some of the Friends’ major beautification projects can be found on the medians of Veterans Boulevard, Causeway Boulevard, Bonnabel Boulevard, and LaFreniere Park. Proceeds for this year’s event will be shared equally between Friends of Jefferson the Beautiful and Metairie Club Gardens Association and will provide much needed funding for projects throughout Jefferson Parish. oktoberfestnola/ Friday, October 18 New Orleans Women In Music Presents: A tribute to Juanita Brooks, Mahalia Jackson and Marva Wright ( An Annual Celebration and Networking Event) New Orleans Women in Music (NOWIM) 7:00pm until 11:00pm.NOWIM will host its annual event at Cafe Istanbul inside The Healing Center. Doors open at 6:00p.m. Cocktail/Networking reception starts at 7p.m.- 8p.m. Music will begin at 8p.m. This year NOWIM will celebrate LOCAL, LEGENDARY, FEMALE musicians who have paved the way for all Female musicians. Members and Invited guests of NOWIM will perform songs by our three honorees; Juanita Brooks, Mahalia Jackson and Marva Wright. The House band for the evening will be an all female cast comprised of the Blues ladies of 30x90 and SOME of the fabulous women performing include local sweeties The HoneyPots, Mikhala Jazz Muffin Iverson, Our President Venessa VeeJay Williams,the oh so entertaining Roselyn Lionhart, Ellen Smith, Michaela Harrison, Judy Spellman, Charmaine Neville, Sharon Martin, Naydja Cojoe and Tara Alexander will be performing as well. The list keeps growing so check in here for latest information. The Event will also feature a Raffle and Parade of Prizes. We will also be collecting coats to donate to a local charitable organization so please take a minute to empty out your closets. The Cost of the event will be $15.00 MISS GULCH RETURNS! A one-man, one-piano musical tour de force by Fred Barton Starring Bob Edes Jr. Accompanied by Jim Walpole October 18 - 27 only Fridays & Saturdays at 8pm ($25) / Sundays at 6pm ($20) Mid-City Theatre, 3540 Toulouse Street Obituary Cocktail Friday Oct 18 6 to 7 PM Tableau 616 St Peter Beautiful view of Jackson Square! Happy hour 5 to 7 Meet at the upstairs bar October 18 Kristin Diable to headline Concerts in the Courtyard in October 18 Now in its sixth year, The Historic New Orleans Collection’s Concerts in the Courtyard offers a fun, casual way to kick off the weekend with live outdoor performances by Louisiana musicians. The fall series continues Friday, Oct. 18, with a performance by local singer/songwriter Kristin Diable and cocktails provided by Bayou Rum. Kristin Diable is bringing her sultry sound back to New Orleans after a summer touring throughout Europe. A veteran of French Quarter Festival’s BMI Singer/Songwriter Stage (held in THNOC’s courtyard), Diable’s sound has been praised as “Dusty Springfield sass couched in Norah Jones seduction” by the Times-Picayune. Her album “Kristin Diable and the City” (Speakeasy Records) was named one of the five best local albums of 2012. For the October concert, she comes armed with fresh songs and a new band line-up featuring Charles Lumar (bass and vocals), Chris Davis (drums) and Chris Adkins (guitar and vocals). Also at the October concert, Bayou Rum will provide two cocktails—the Bayou Classic (Spiced Bayou Rum, Lillet Blanc, Triple Sec, lemon juice and orange-blossom water) and the Bayou Breeze (Silver Bayou Rum , Triple Sec, sweet and sour and Sprite with a raspberry schnapps float). Bayou Rum is handmade using traditional methods with state-of-the-art technology. Located in Lacassine, La., Bayou Rum is the largest privately owned rum distiller in the United States. Admission to each show in the fall series is $10, free for THNOC members, and includes three complimentary beverages. All shows are held at 533 Royal St., and The Collection’s current exhibition and gift shop are open for extended hours during the concerts. For more information, call (504) 523-4662 or visit hnoc.org. Friday, Oct. 18 : Friday, October 18 New Orleans Botanical Gardens fall fundraiser, Magic in the Moonlight, on Friday, October 18th. Chairmen, Marla Donovan, Dana Hansel and David Waller hope you will come out to support the event and enjoy this magical moonlit evening. We are excited to announce that this years honoree is the Garden Study Club of New Orleans. The four-course, seated dinner prepared by Chef Aaron Burgau of Patois will be on the grounds of the Botanical Garden under the beautifully lit oaks. Dr. Michael White and his band will provide entertainment during and after dinner. We have several exciting auction items including a fabulous five day stay at Elk Run Ranch in Moonlight Basin, Montana and another in San Miguel Allende. We will also have two beautiful pieces of jewelry, paintings from local artists and packages including dinner and a stay at the Windsor Court Hotel and the presidential suite of the JW Marriot. Proceeds from this event will be dedicated to creating a new entrance to the Botanical Garden and Storyland which will be located directly north of the Great Lawn in the old Little Casino building. OUR EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT. Saturday, October 19 The Junior Committee of the Womens Guild of the New Orleans Opera Association present s: Masquerade: Once Bitten One bite is all it takes . . . View this email in your browser Share Tweet The Junior Committee of the Womens Guild of the New Orleans Opera Association will be hosting a ghoulish costume-themed event on October 19, 2013 from 8p.m.- 12 a.m. at the Guild Home located on Prytania Street in New Orleans.The event is the Junior Committees newest fundraiser for the New Orleans Opera Association. The costume themed party will feature live music, a static fashion show with New Orleans fashion designers, food, open bar, Der Vampyr inspired cocktails in honor of the New Orleans Operas first opera of the season, a silent auction and raffle. Advanced purchase tickets are $65 a person for members of the Junior Committee and Guild; advanced purchase tickets are $75 a person for the public; and at the door ticket sales will be $100 a person. All proceeds of the event will go to benefit the New Orleans Opera Association. No refunds will be given for tickets purchased for this event, unless the event is cancelled. For more information please contact the Junior Committee at nooajuniors@gmail. Tickets - nooajuniorscostumebash.eventbrite/ Have questions about Masquerade: Once Bitten? Contact Junior Committee of the Womens Guild for the New Orleans Opera Association Please save this in your calendar: Wednesday, October 23rd: St. Elizabeths Guild annual VOLUNTEER ACTIVISTS AWARDS luncheon and > Dillads fashion show.at the downtown Marriot. > You dont want to miss our fun and fabulous Celebrity Fashion Show - Our > beloved Margarita Bergen will be one of our fabulous models. also featuring TV personalities, new orleans chefs, local actresses, athletes and prominent business and philanthropic heroes of New Orleanians. the show will open with the 610 Stompers!! St. Elizabeths has been a life-line > to the less fortunate children of the city for over 40 years. > They support and fund three programs of Catholic Charities: INDEPENDENT > LIVING SKILLS PROGRAM: educating youth who have outgrown the foster care > system to lead an independent life and bright future, ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST > HEAD START PROGRAM: Providing education, social services and health > screenings to pre-schoolers and PADUA PEDIATRICS: A residential facility > for medically fragile children who have been diagnosed with severe to > profound mental retardation. > Tickets are $65 or Patron Level $100 > Call for tickets: (504) 236 8720 © 2013 MicrosoftTermsPrivacyDevelopersEnglish (United States)
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