I hope you enjoyed 2008 Halloween weekend that included the very special Krewe of Boo parade, the opening of the Prospect 1 art installations and all the other fun events that occurred blessed by Mother Nature’s glorious weather.
I enjoyed so much riding in the Krewe of Boo parade. The crowds were spectacular, beyond all our expectations and the party afterwards was a lot of fun.
I am looking forward to this week when I will be getting up very early so I can be at my polling place in the Marigny at 5:30 a.m. as a poll commissioner. So I expect all of you to exercise your voting right and vote. Expect long lines since 80 % of the registered voters will be voting in this very historical election.
On Wednesday, November 5 experience an evening of cultural indulgences at the JW Marriott Lobby Lounge from 5:30 to 8 p.m., featuring works by local artist Marina Reed- Original Watercolor Paintings. Special Appearance by the New Orleans Fire Fighters. The calendar "New Orleans Fire Fighters Look Hot" (available for sale) will raise funds to support the purchase of a mobile command van for the NOFD. Some of the firemen will be on hand to autograph the calendars!! www.hotnolafirefighters.com . Live Entertainment by Riccardo Crespo,(Brazil-born musician, singer and songwriter, who plays acoustic guitar and harmonica) Wine Tasting and complimentary Hors D’oeuvres.
On November 5, The Tipitina's Foundation, LAE Productions, and the Recording Academy (Memphis Chapter), invite you to an unforgettable evening: the world premiere of a concert documentary film "Fats Domino: Walkin' Back to New Orleans", nationwide broadcast on PBS stations beginning in November. And the re-presentation of the Fats Domino Grammy Hall of Fame Awards by they RecordingAcademy, Memphis Chapter. Presentation begins at 6:30 PM at Tipitina's Uptown (501 Napoleon). Featuring reception, open bar and live entertainment. $75
This week at the Southern Food and Beverage Museum (SOFAB) in the Riverwalk is full of activities. Last night I attended the informative lecture by Dale DeGroff, America's best known mixologist and author of the new book: "The Essential Cocktail.” which he graciously presented to me as a gift from him and his wife Jill.
On Wednesday, November 5,“Food and Beverage as Identity in New Orleans”-Panel Discussion presented by One Book One New Orleans from 5:30-7:00 p.m. at the Tasting Room, Southern Food and Beverage Museum. Panelists, including Ralph Brennan, Jim Monaghan of Molly's at the Market (one of the two bars that stayed open during Katrina), and Sara Roahen, former Gambit food writer and author of Gumbo Tales: Finding My Place at the New Orleans Table, discuss the prominent role of food and beverage in the identity of residents of Greater New Orleans; presented in partnership with the Southern Food & Beverage Museum.504-569-0405 for more information
On Saturday, November 8 "A Question of Good Taste: The Perception of Flavor"
with Sharon Vercellotti- presentation, discussion, tasting at 2p.m. at the Tasting Room, Southern Food and BeverageMuseum. Sharon Vercellotti is president of V-LABS, INC. V-LABS is a consulting, analytical, and manufacturing laboratory, specializing in carbohydrates and polysaccharides, and serves research scientists in academia and in the food, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and cosmetic industries. As a chemist she has extensive experience in applying instrumental analysis to food products. Free with museum admission and free for members
Wednesday, November 5 is Tropicana Night at the Cricket Club (Old Red Room) 2040 St Charles Avenue, there will be Tropicana Nights with Javier Gutierrez and his group VIVAZ Plus ZAZA & friends for happy hour ( Havano Cigars will be available) Doors open at 7 PM till.................. There is nothing like hot Latin Music and Jazz to spend a lovely evening.
My friend Shawn from DosJefes Uptown Cigar Bar, 5535 Tchoupitoulas St., sent me his schedule for this week:
start times: mon. - thurs 9:30 fri. & sat. 10:00-all shows NO COVER
TUES. 11/4 - TOM HOOK
WED., 11/5 - BOB ANDREWS
THUR., 11/6 - TODD DUKE
FRI., 11/7 - ERIC TRAUB
SAT., 11/8 - ACOUSTIC SWIFTNESS w/JAVIER GUITIERREZ
MON., 11/10 - JOE KROWN
TUES., 11/11 - TOM HOOK
Check out the special events happening this week at Garden District Book Shop, 2727 Prytania Street. New Orleans Goes To the Movies Booksigning & Discussion of “A COMPLETE GUIDE FOR THE MOVIE BUFF” Wednesday November 5, 5:30-7:30 PM. A complete guide for the movie buff. Twenty classics filmed in and around New Orleans are discussed with the effect the city had on the film and vice versa. Examples are Streetcar Named Desire, King Creole, Saratoga Trunk and the Big Easy. The book includes a walking tour of the French Quarter and a St. Charles Ave. streetcar ride to see film locations and other important sites for the moviegoer. Pen and ink sketches illustrate throughout.
Booksigning & Discussion of “"Year Zero: A Year of Reporting from Post-Katrina New Orleans.” Thursday November 6, 5:00-7:00 PM. Is Bulletproof: Reports from Reconstruction New Orleans features the work of 23 writers and a mix of investigative journalism, first-person reportage, political analysis, and vicious satire, all of which serves to reveal New Orleans--with its uneasy race relations, its shadowy visionaries, its struggling citizens-- as a city of profound uncertainty.
George Rodrigue Booksigning of ‘BLUE DOG SPEAKS - Saturday November 8, 12:00-2:00 PM.When Cajun artist George Rodrigue began his series of Dog paintings in 1984, he had no idea that they would consume the greater part of his life for over two decades, and that the mysterious Blue Dog-inspired by his studio dog-turned-model, Tiffany, and the Cajun loup-garou folk legend-would become a wildly popular international icon as well.
Blue Dog Speaks is the first book to prominently emphasize Rodrigue's painting titles, one of the most important elements in the creation of a Blue Dog painting, alongside the works. Rodrigue uses Blue Dog painting titles to provide insight-whether humorous or nostalgic or sad-into the human condition.
Book signing & Discussion of "THE SECRETS OF LAUREL OAKS ' by Lois Ruby Saturday November 8, 2:00-4:00 PM -This ghost story for readers 10-14, is set in Louisiana, in both contemporary times and in the 1840's
On Thursday, November 6 Ogden After Hours presents King Lloyd Palmerin collaboration with Ponderosa Stomp Foundation. 6:00 pm - 8:00 pmLobby Atrium of The Ogden Museum of Southern Art's Stephen Goldring Hall
On Friday, November 7 SAVE OUR CEMETERIES: A Run Through History is a 1-mile and 5K run/walk sponsored by Lake Lawn Funeral Homes and Cemeteries to benefit Save our Cemeteries. You will run/walk through the historical MetairieCemetery followed by food, beverages and awards presentation. Registration at 7:30 a.m. Visit www.runNOTC.org
THE CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION’S WINE AND ROSES Arabian Nights will be on November 7. The Louisiana Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis presents its 5th Wine and roses –Arabian Night fundraiser at the Uptowner,428 Henry Clay at Laurel. VIP Party 7-8, Party 8-11p.m. Some of the city’s finest chefs including Bob Iacovone of Cuveé, Tenney Flynn of GW Fins, Donald Link of Herbsaint, Aaron Burgau of Patois, Jean Stickney of Pralines by Jean, Greg and Mary Sonnier of The Uptowner and Glen Hogh of Vega Tapas Café will serve tapas sized portions of a signature dish. Both a live and a silent auction will offer great getaways, local art, jewelry and one of a kind experiences. Entertaining the crowd will be the ladies of Fleur de Tease and Aladdin and his magic lamp. For tickets call 504-455-5194.
The Obituary Cocktail Society will gather like every Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. at Touche Bar of the Royal Orleans Hotel, 524 Royal Street..
Clarinetist Tim Laughlin will be playing this Friday from 9:30p.m. to 12;30 p.m. at the Bombay Club, 830 Tonti Street. Talented Ingrid Lucia will be playing there on Saturday, November 8 from 9:30 p.m. Pianist Phil Melacon plays there from Sunday thru Thursday from 7 p.m.
Chris Champagne and Lawrence P Beron present “Win, Place, Show” Fairgrounds Tales: Winners, Losers & Longshots – on Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. with a Sunday Matinee on Sunday, November 9 at 2 p.m. at Le Chat Noir, 715 St. Charles Avenue.
On Saturday, November 8 the New Orleans Museum of Art’s Forty-Third Odyssey Ball, will be the first opportunity for patrons to preview Objects of Desire: Fabergé from the Hodges Family Collection, a major exhibition of works by master Russian jeweler Peter Carl Fabergé, many of which have never been seen by the public.The annual Odyssey Ball is among the most highly anticipated events on the city's social calendar. Legendary New Orleans songwriter and musician Allen Toussaint will headline the exclusive Patron Party, from 7:30-9 p.m., before Oak Alley and Anais St. John with Harry Mayronne entertain at the Ball, from 9 p.m. to midnight. The opulent black-tie extravaganza also features exquisite dining, including hors d'oeuvres and a sumptuous dinner by Palate New Orleans, décor by Blaine Kern Jr.'s Mardi Gras and, of course, the storied live and silent auctions. Visit www.noma.org
Saturday, November 8 is the date for the PATIO PLANTER’S WHITE ELEPHANT SALE AND AUCTION, McDonald 15’s parking lot, corner of Royal and St. Phillip will be the setting of the annual White Elephant auction and Sale that includes dinners, art and many items donated by French Quarter businesses and residents to benefit the annual Christmas Caroling in the Jackson Square. Admission is free. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The 2008 Mirliton Festival will take place Saturday, November 8 at MarkeyPark, Piety and Royal Streets from 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Windsor Fine Art presents Spanish Master Artist ROYO. The artist reception is Saturday, November 8 from 6 -9 p.m. Exhibition will continue until December 14. Please RSVP to 504-586-0202.
On Sunday, November 9 the acclaimed Vienna Boys’s Choir, one of the oldest boy’s choirs existing in the world will be performing at 3 p.m. at LoyolaUniversity’s Holy Name Jesus Church. Tickets are $25 General Admission and $15 Students and Loyola Community. www.montaye.loyno.edu
Head to AudubonPark on Sunday, November 9, 2008 to participate in the 7th Annual New Orleans Kidney Walk. Participating walkers collect pledges and walk the 2.2 mile track around AudubonPark. One in nine adults in Louisiana is living with kidney disease and most don't even know it.. Walkers of all ages are invited to join in the fun by walking individually or forming a team. All walkers will receive a gift bag and walkers who raise $50 or more will receive a Kidney Walk t-shirt. For more information, sponsor forms or to register call the National Kidney Foundation of Louisiana at 504-861-4500. Register online at www.kidneywalk.org.
Trinity Artist Series at Trinity Church - 1329 Jackson Avenue presents on Sunday, November 9 at 5 p.m. Symphony Chorus of New Orleans with Steven Edwards, conductor- Choruses of Gilbert & Sullivan and John Rutter’s “The Reluctant Dragon”. For more info call Albinas : 670-2520 – aprizgintas@trinitynola.com
On Monday, November 11 from 5 :30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Natchez Steamboat, by ToulouseStreetWharf , you could support New Orleans Fire Fighters by buying the 2009 New Orleans Fire Fighters Look Hot Calendar. The Calendar seeks to raise funds for New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD); money raised will go toward the purchase of a mobile command van. New Orleans fire fighters will attend the party to sign calendars and meet fans. Everyone purchasing a calendar at the Natchez party will be entered in a drawing for a fire extinguisher donated by Home Depot.
This 2009 calendar is the second such project sponsored by the New Orleans Rotary Club. Club member and local businesswoman, Gayle Dellinger, thought up the idea and managed the project which produced the popular 2008 calendar. In June 2008, the Rotary Club of New Orleans presented a check to the New Orleans Firefighters Foundation for $75,000. These funds purchased new uniforms for all the fire department personnel.
Talking about those hot firemen, they will also be at my Round Table Luncheon that will be held Wednesday, November 12 at noon at Begue's Restaurant of the Royal Sonesta Hotel. The featured speakers will be the hot firemen that will be signing their 2009 New Orleans Fire Fighters Look Hot Calendar. We will cool off by guest speakers Michael Glassberg, a Sazeractivist and Ann R. Tuennerman, founder of Tales of the Cocktail. They will pay homage to the Sazerac, the official cocktail of New Orleans. Guests will learn its storied history and how to make their own so they can spread the story of the Sazerac to others in an effort to preserve its history as an official Sazeractivist. The price is $35 all inclusive per person including it includes complimentary wine and parking. For reservations call Noel Scallan at 504-553-2220 or email her at nscallan@royalsonestano.com
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November 14-16
NEW ORLEANS OPERA ASSOCIATION PRESENTS MOZART’S “DON GIOVANNI”
New Orleans Opera Association is celebrating its 66th year and 212 years of performances in the city. Don Giovanni by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: will performed on Friday, November 14 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, November 16 at 2:30 p.m. McAlister Auditorium, TulaneUniversity. For tickets visit www.neworleansopera.org
November 15
LOUISIANA SPCA’s 2008 HOWLING SUCCESS
The Louisiana Society for the Cruelty of Animal (LA/SPCA) is presenting their Annual Howling Success with The Great CATsby theme, a roaring twenty 20’s tribute to the LA/SPCA at their site: 1700 Mardi Gras Blvd. Music by popular Jeremy Davenport and Deacon John. Visit la-spca.org
November 15
EMERYL LAGASSE FOUNDATION’S CARNIVALE DU VIN
November 21
GOING GREEN IS A BIG EASY- TALES OF THE ECO-TODDY
Presented by Tales of the Cocktail and the New Orleans Culinary & Cultural Preservation Society, Republic New Orleans from 5:00pm-8:00pm at Republic New Orleans, 828 South Peters. This year, the holiday wish is for environmentally conscious warmth, comfort and joy sipping ECO Toddies, Nogs, Hot Buttered Rum, Mulled Wine and more green friendly libations. Mixologists, chefs, and all those wrapped in the recycled, recovered and re-purposed spirit of the season have crafted a warm holiday cocktail or nibble, as only the most green-gifted souls can do. Guests will meet you and enjoy desserts, drinks and other delights from the area’s best restaurants to warm the spirit and offer good cheer, as we raise a glass to toast the season. Visit: www.talesofthecocktail.com
November 21-
CELEBRATION IN THE OAKS PREVIEW PARTY
Celebration in the Oaks at our beautiful CityPark is one holiday tradition that you do not want to miss. Majestic century old oak trees laden with Spanish moss are magnificently lighted up to create a magical enchanted wonderland. The preview party for the children is November 23 from 5 to 8 p.m. The actual celebration starts November 28- December 30. You can tour by driving, walking or by train. Visit www.friendsofcitypark.com
November 22
NEW ORLEANS HISPANIC HERITAGE FOUNDATION :AZUCAR BALL
The New Orleans Hispanic Heritage Foundation will host its elegant eighteenth annual fundraiser “The Azúcar Ball”. This year, the theme of the event will be “Noche de Magia” or “Magical Night”. It will be a magical night of dancing, fun and the celebration of our Latin heritage. Maestro Carlos Manuel Prieto is the recipient of the Galvez Cup.
This black tie evening will take place in the LaSalle Ballroom at the InterContinental New Orleans, 444 St. Charles Avenue with non-stop music from 8:00 p.m. to 1:00 am by Julio y Cesar y Rumba Buena. There will a silent auction. The proceeds from the “Azúcar Ball” will provide much needed monies for the Foundation’s scholarship fund.
Individual tickets to the Ball are $100.00. Tickets to the Patron Party and the Ball are $150.00. For ticket information call Rosa Rodriguez at 504-523-2600.
New Orleans is a nice place to be this time of year. I recently spent a few days in Savannah, Georgia and recommend it highly. Written by go there, you'll love it
on 11/4/2008
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