The Phunny Phorty Phellows, as they has done in the past, heralded the 2007 Mardi Gras Carnival season. I was there to witness it and felt a little envious because I wanted to be part of the fun streetcar ride. As I was thinking of this, I greeted my friend, Mardi Gras historian Arthur Hardy. He urged me to attend the annual Twelfth Night Celebration for the hospitality industry at Blaine Kern's Mardi Gras World in Algiers. I am glad I followed his advice since the huge party turned out to be a lot of fun. The soiree honored the Krewe of Alla's 75th Anniversary and its monarchs: Maharajah Paul Leman and Maharanee Megan Ducote. It also honored Blaine Kern's 50th Anniversary serving as Krewe Captain.
A fun exhibition that just opened up at the New Orleans Museum of Art is:The New Orleans Arts and Crafts Club: An Artistic Legacy. It is presented as part of a new partnership between The Historic New Orleans Collection and the New Orleans Museum of Art.. The exhibition includes paintings, watercolors, sculpture, ceramics, prints, and drawings by more than forty artists, including Josephine Crawford, Leonard Flettrich, Weeks Hall, Knute Heldner, Morris Henry Hobbs, Clarence Millet, Paul Ninas, William P. Spratling, Helen Turner, and Daniel Webster Whitney. Once you are there you need to see the exciting CARNAVAL! Multimedia Exhibition of Carnival Celebrations Around the World. The exhibition provides windows into eight communities in Europe and the Americas where Carnival is a high point of the yearly cycle. The exhibition is on view until January 21. Another exhibition that you need to see as well is the beautiful photographs of Mardi Gras Indians by Michael P. Smith. For more information visit: www.NOMA.org
The other event that I attended was the first Krewe of Cork luncheon of this year. It was held at Peristyle Restaurant in the French Quarter. I understand there are only a few spots left for sparkling members to participate in this year parade. For more information visit: www.kreweofcork.com
This week, there are going to be a lot wonderful cultural events that should keep us going prior to the Saints playoff game against the Eagles.
As a result of the playoff games, the elegant Fiesta Sinfonica Ball of the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra has been moved to Sunday, January 14 instead of the 13th. There are less than a few dozen of seats left for the fabulous Fiesta that will feature a very special concert by members of the LPO, dancing music by Guitarists Julio and Cesar and catering by Chef Horst Pfeifer. I t will be at 7 p.m. at the Foundry, 333 St. Joseph St. On Friday, January 12- FIESTA SINFONICA Concert will take place at the Convention Center Theatre. Maestro Carlos Miguel Prieto is going to be conducting with special guest : Paquito d' Rivera, the great clarinetist/saxophonist. The program will feature VILLA-LOBOS: Bachianas Brasilieras #2,MARQUEZ: Danzon #2,MONCAYO: Hupango GINASTERA: Malambo from Estancia. For tickets call: 523-6530 or visit www.lpomusic.com
One of my favorite musician: Trumpetist/Vocalist Jeremy Davenport will be playing this Thursday at Ogden After Hours at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art from 6 to 8 p.m. Jeremy is the darling of Melange Restaurant at the Ritz Carlton Hotel where he performs Thursday - Saturday at 9p.m.
A fabulous photograph exhibition:"Moments in Time: New Orleans at the Crossroad" presented by the New Orleans Photo Alliance will open up at the New Orleans Academy of Fine Art, 5256 Magazine Street on Saturday, January 13 from 6 to 8 p.m. The exhibition that has been curated by Owen Murphy, Bryce Lankard and John Glennis seen through the eyes of 15 local photographers, showcasing the city's beauty and its blemishes with an eclectic range of artistic expression.
Photographers in the exhibition include: Shannon Brinkman, Judy Cooper, L.J. Goldstein, Bryce Lankard, Andy Levin, Owen Murphy, Rick Olivier, Frank Relle, Victoria Ryan, Terrence Sanders, Richard Sexton, Mark Sindler, Michael P. Smith, Jonathan Traviesa and my darling friend Steven Forster from the Times Picayune. Not to be missed!
The exhibition will run thru the end of February and then will then travel to the Jazz Festival in Tarragona, Spain to open in late March of 2007 and be on display for two months. For more info: www.photonola.org or http://neworleansphotoalliance.blogspot.com/
Another fun event is Tip's 29th Anniversary on January 13. There will be a very special "VIP EXPERIENCE: Wright On Home"A Benefit for Marva Wright featuring Special VIP package including access to VIP area and the Tchoup house
(Open Bar 9p-2a at Tchoup house); Miss Linda's Jambalaya,fried chicken and brownies; Meet and greet with MarvaWright and special guests; Limited Ed.anniversary poster autographed by Marva Wright for $50 at 9 p.m. The big show at 10 p.m. that wil feature: Marva Wright, Irma Thomas, Charmaine Neville, James Andrews, Troy "Trombone Shorty " Andrews, Walter "Wolfman" Washingtonand many others For more information visit http://www.tipitinas.com/
I would like to remind everyone that JPAS & Sandi Roads Production of Steel Magnolias by Robert Harling is taking place at TEATRO WEGO! DINNER THEATRE 177 SALA AVE. IN WESTWEGO from January 5th-28th, on Fridays and Saturdays 7:30 pm and Sundays at 2 pm. Director Dane Rhodes has offered up a unique and powerhouse cast in the form of Danon Dastugue, Morla Gorrondona, Kerry Cahill, Angie Joachim, Sandy Bravender and Doris Methe. For tickets and reservations: 504-885-2000 www. jpas.org
The works of nine independent artists will be featured in an exhibition to be held January 14-27, in the lobby of the WorldTradeCenter, Canal Street at the Riverfront, in New Orleans. The show will officially open with a wine and cheese reception on Sunday, January 14 from noon to 3 PM. The reception is free and open to the public. The more than eighty paintings in watercolor, oil, and mixed media are available for purchase. A portion of the proceeds from the show will be donated to New OrleansCenter for the Creative Arts (NOCCA).
The show will be the first for the group, which was initially scheduled prior to Hurricane Katrina. Five of the artists, Jo-Ann Adams, Katie Arimura, Joan Bonner, Belinda Knowles, and Marilyn Woolverton, live in New Orleans. The other four artists Martha Guthrie, Susan Hotard, Lyle Morehouse, and Nell Tilton reside in Metairie. All of the participating artists have shown work locally, nationally and/or internationally.
By popular demand, the documentary film,Left Behind: the Story of the New Orleans Public Schools, will be shown at Canal Place Cinema this Wednesday, January 10th at 7:30 pm.
This is the film that everyone -- from WWL Radio and WDSU to educators and policy makers -- is talking about. And the story has never been more significant than right now, as the city faces a spiraling murder rate in the first days of 2007. In fact, New Orleans Police Superintendent Warren Riley just attributed the city's recent slayings to problems with the city's school system and the city's failure, over many years, to adequately educate and provide job opportunities for residents. Left Behind provides further insight on Chief Riley's comments. More information on the film including a 3 minute trailer, is online at http://neworleansleftbehind.com /
In reference to the crime wave, I urge everyone who cares to attend the peaceful march to City Hall this Thursday at noon. We could not allow our city to be taken over by criminals. We need leadership!
The New Orleans Public Library kicks off its annual Black History Celebration at noon Thursday, January 11, with the celebration of the Martin Luther King Holiday. Keynote speaker for the King event is noted civil rights activist and culture keeper Jerome Smith. Musical selections will be performed by students of St. AugustineHigh School.
The King Celebration kicks-off a month long roster of Black History Programs scheduled at branches of the New Orleans Public Library. The theme for this year’s celebration is Facing the Rising Sun of Our New Day Begun, (a line from the Negro National Anthem, "Lift Every Voice and Sing," written the by James Weldon Johnson.)
During the month of January, Masquerade at Harrah’s New Orleans will feature well-known local musicians on Wednesday and Thursday nights, from 5:00 – 10:00 p.m. Mark Braud, Luther Kent and other notable New Orleans artists are scheduled to perform starting this week.. Check my schedule below for specific dates.
The French Consulate is presenting two programs on January 11 and January 14. at SnugHarbor: Louis Winsberg Douce France Jazz Trio at the SnugHarbor - Jan 11th and France and Jazz on Frenchmen Street - Jan 14th.
I would like to remind everyone to check my SAVE A DATE at the end of my column and to visit my Photoshow to checkout all the fun events that I attended. You may be in one of them: http://www.photoshow.net/watch/cA8Wg2rd
Have a wonderful week!
TUESDAY, JANUARY 9
AFTER THE STORMS. The Cabildo,701 ChartresSt., Jackson Square.
National Geographic Magazine and the LouisianaStateMuseum have put together an exhibition of photographs by David Burnett & the 2006 New Orleans Photo Camp students.
THE FESTIVE FLAVORS OF SPAIN . DECEMBER 1 -JANUARY 31. Omni Royal Hotel. St Louis and Royal Street. Festive Flavors of Spain, a brand-wide program running until January 31, 2007. Guests can enjoy award winning wines and special menus bursting with Spanish delights, such as the tortilla Espanola (Spanish omelet), Jamón Serrano(Spanish ham) and delicious regional cheeses (including cow, goat, and sheep cheeses) in New Orleans at The Omni Royal Orleans and the hotel’s award-winning restaurant, The Rib Room.
ORGAN AND LABYRINTH MEDITATION HOUR. Trinity Episcopal Church,1329 Jackson Ave., 522-0276. Albinas Prizgintas, with special guest performers, leads an hour of organ music and quiet meditation every Tuesday. 6 p.m.
JESSE McBride presents THE NEXT GENERATION. SnugHarbor, 626 Frenchmen St, 8 AND 10 P.M. 504-669-4744
WEDNESDAY,DECEMBER 10
THNOC and NOMA Open Joint Exhibition. New Orleans Museum of Art.1 Collins C. Diboll Circle, CityPark. The exhibition includes paintings, watercolors, sculpture, ceramics, prints, and drawings by more than forty artists, including Josephine Crawford, Leonard Flettrich, Weeks Hall, Knute Heldner, Morris Henry Hobbs, Clarence Millet, Paul Ninas, William P. Spratling, Helen Turner, and Daniel Webster Whitney. The New Orleans Arts and Crafts Club: An Artistic Legacy, presented as part of a new partnership between The Historic New Orleans Collection and the New Orleans Museum of Art, is free to Louisiana residents. For regular admission prices, visit www.noma.org. For more information, visit www.hnoc.org.Until–May 31, 2007.Wednesday–Sunday, 10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
The New Orleans Boat Show. The ErnestMorialConvention Center will feature more than 200,000 square feet of exhibition space showcasing the newest model, fishing seminars, etc.
LALITA TADEMY Reading and Booksigning of REDRIVER. Octavia Books, 513 Octavia St. 6 p.m.Novelist Lalita Tademy, New York Times bestselling author of Cane River (Oprah Book Club pick), will read from and sign copies of her just released Louisiana-based historical novel, Red River.
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JAM SESSIONS BY MUSICIANS FOR MUSICIANS St. Anna's Episcopal Church, 1313 Esplanade Avenue (Between N. Rampart & N. Claiborne)in the Old Parish Building.
Support a Living Heritage. Featured Performers Invite You To Come and Jam!
7pm-9pm.The general public is invited with no cover charge.
VARLA JEAN MERMAN'S ANATOMICALLY INCORRECT. Le Chat Noir,715 St. Charles Ave., 581-5812. Le Chat Noir presents Jeffrey Robertson in his play cabaret show that makes drag an art form. Wednesday -Saturday
MARK BRAUD- January 10, 17, 24 & 31 --5:00 – 7:00 p.m . Masquerade, Harrah's Casino.Mark Braud, a famed New Orleans trumpeter, was inspired by his grandfather, legendary trumpeter John “Picket” Brunious, Sr. Braud has performed with artists such as Harry Connick, Jr., Dr. Michael White, Henry Butler and the legendary Eddie Bo. In 2002, Braud performed in the Broadway production, “One Mo’ Time.” He is currently a member of the “Harry Connick, Jr. Big Band,” and leads his own jazz band, “The New Orleans Jazz Giants,” and the brass band, “The Basin Street Brass Band.”
LUTHER KENT. January 10, 17, 24 & 31 – 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. Luther Kent, a celebrated blues musician in New Orleans, is the voice of Harrah’s New Orleans and Louisiana Lottery commercials, and the New Orleans Tourist Commission. Kent, often called a ‘world class singer,’ has traveled nationally and internationally to share his soulful voice with blues lovers. He was also inducted into the Louisiana Hall of Fame and the Louisiana Blues Hall of Fame. .
THURSDAY, JANUARY 11
MARCH ON CITY HALL.An Important March Against CRIME! noon!The official info line is : 504-948-0917
Ogden After Hours. Jeremy Davenport Lobby Atrium of The OgdenMuseum of Southern Art's Stephen Goldring Hall. 925 Camp St. Performance and interview with invited artist; Trompetist/Vocalist Jeremy Davenport. 6 -8 p.m.
TAKE ME OUT.AN ENCORE.Marigny Theater, 1030 Marigny St. at St Claude, ."Take Me Out" Richard Greenberg's award-winning play about baseball and homophobia WILL HAVE AN ENCORE., you will have another opportunity to see it Jan 12-21 (Fri and Sat at 8 pm, Sun at 6 pm) with a special preview on Jan 11 (8 pm) since it's coming back for an encore. Please call 948-9608 or 218-8559 for reservations.
The Big Easy Groovers- January 11, 18, 25 & February 1 – 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Masquerade. Harrah's Casino.The Big Easy Groovers, led by saxophonist Roderick Paulin, perform soulful and energetic New Orleans music that gets a crowd moving. Paulin, a saxophonist, studied under his father Doc Paulin and legendary artist Ellis Marsalis. His music reminds New Orleanians that jazz has to not only ‘sound’ good—it has to ‘feel’ good.
Bobby J. & Stuff Like That- January- 11, 18, 25 & February 1 – 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. Masquerade, Harrah's Casino.Bobby J., an entertainer known for his explosive stage presence, has worked with Frankie Beverly & Maze, The Temptations, Gladys Knight and Billy Preston. Bobby J. & Stuff Like That, a group of dynamic performers, will take an audience through an experience of R&B and Motown, to contemporary and traditional jazz.
TIPITINAS 29TH ANNIVERSARYTipitina's, 501 Napoleon Ave., 895-TIPS
"Tip's 29th Anniversary: Horns and Hatchets"Brass Band and Mardi Gras Indian Celebration featuring Rebirth, Treme Brass Band, Free Agents Brass Band, Big Chief Monk Boudreaux of the Golden Eagles,Honey of the Creole Wild West, Skeeter of the Apache Hunters, Ivory Holmes Wild and Big Chief Juan Purdue of the Golden Comanches $12.9p.m.
LOUIS WINSBERG & Douce France.SnugHarbor, . 626 Frenchmen St, 8 AND 10 P.M. 504-669-4744
Zydeco Night with Mid-City Lane Rock’N’ Bowl, 4133 S. Carrollton Ave. 482-3133
OBITUARY COCKTAIL: The Clock Bar - Chateau Sonesta Hotel, 800 Iberville Street. Phone: 504-586-0800. weekly gathering of locals at legendary saloons of New Orleans. Always from 6 to 7 p.m. Please check ww.orbituarycocktail.org for place of gathering.
Louisiana Music Factory Free Concert Series: 3 p.m., at 4 p.m.., 210 Decatur St.,504-586-1094.
The French Quarter Bar at the RITZ:Armand St. Martin and his Bayou Bohemians (band)Ritz Carlton, Canal Street 9 p.m. to 1 p.m
no smoking indoors. No cover, compli mentary parking
CINEMA ALFRESCO AT BACCHANAL. 600 Poland Ave.,948-9111.Cinema Alfresco, 6:15pm until...!FREE!
DREAM ON ROYALSTREET.TyTracyTheatre, Gallier Hall, 1st floor, 545 St. Charles Ave. Join the teenage cast of the NORD/Crescent City Lights Youth Theater for "The Dream on Royal Street," a madcap reinvention of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream set during Mardi Gras in New Orleans with a clever jazzy musical score by Alan Menken .Friday, January 12, 7:30 p.m.,Saturday, January 13 at Noon, and Sunday, January 14 at 3:00 p.m.Performances continue through January 28.Tickets are $12 . For tickets contact 598-3800 or log onto www.crescentcitylights.org
FIESTA SINFONICA Concert .Convention Center Theatre. Maestro Carlos Miguel Prieto is going to be conducting with special guest : Paquito d' Rivera, the great clarinetist/saxophonist.VILLA-LOBOS: Bachianas Brasilieras #2,MARQUEZ: Danzon #2,MONCAYO: Hupango,GINASTERA: Malambo from Estancia. For tickets call: 523-6530 or visit www.lpomusic.com
TONY GREEN & GyPsY jAzZ.LIVE! at the COLUMNS HOTEL 3811 St. Charles Ave.8pm to 11pm in the ballroom. The young & talented accordion player PATRICK HARRISON & guitarist GREGORY GOOD will play thefirst hour.
"VIP EXPERIENCE: Wright On Home"Tipitina's, 501 Napoleon Ave., 895-TIPS. A Benefit for Marva Wright Featuring Special VIP package including access to VIP area and the Tchoup house (Open Bar 9p-2a at Tchoup house); Miss Linda's Jambalaya,fried chicken and brownies; Meet and greet with Marva Wright and special guests; Limited Edition anniversary poster autographed by Marva Wright.$50.9 p.m.
"Tip's 29th Anniversary: Wright On Home".Tipitina's, 501 Napoleon Ave., 895-TIPS.A Benefit for Marva Wright Featuring Marva Wright and her BMW's with Special Guests Irma Thomas, Ivan Neville,Charmaine Neville, Troy and James Andrews, Walter "Wolfman" Washington, June Yamagishi, Big Chief Monk Boudreaux,
Rebirth, Soul Rebels, Theresa Andersson, Anders Osbourne,
Johnny Vidacovich and many more $15.10 p.m.
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"PLAYING AT THE POLO" FRIDAY NIGHTS : Banu Gibson Trio 8 p.m. – 11 p.m. Polo Lounge, WindsorCourtHotel, 523-6000. 8 p.m. to 11 P.M. Midnight. Drawing each Friday night in the Polo Lounge for a one night stay at the WindsorCourtHotel.
SUZAUNE YEE McKAMEY TRIO, WITH HARRY MAYRONNE JR. ON PIANO & Mark Brooks on Bass. Bombay Club. 586-0972.9:30 p.m.
MAGAZINE STREET FARMERS MARKET. Magazine and Girods Streets;www.marketumbrella.org Crescent City Farmers Market holds its weekly Saturday market. Fresh produce, flowers and food available. 8 a.m. to noon.
GRETNA FARMER'S MARKET. Huey P. Long Avenue, between 3rd && 4th Street .8:30AM until 12:30p.m.
Moments in Time: New Orleans at the Crossroad" presented by the New Orleans Photo Alliance will open up at the New Orleans Academy of Fine Art, 5256 Magazine Street on Saturday, January 13 from 6 to 8 p.m. The exhibition that has been curated by Owen Murphy, Bryce Lankard and John Glennis seen through the eyes of 15 local photographers, showcasing the city's beauty and its blemishes with an eclectic range of artistic expression.
THE LOUISIANA RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL. The Louisiana Renaissance Festival always starts the first full weekend of November .Gates open at 10am through 5pm every festival day, rain or shine!
The Renaissance festival is known for having peasants, gypsies, nobles, knights, barons and visiting royalty. Villagers to look for include: Blacksmith, glassblower, carpenters, sculptors, potters, pig farmers, busty wenches, Scotsmen in kilts and men in tights.
The Renaissance is also known for entertainment and events such as: Shakespeare, juggling, fire eating, magicians, sword-fighting duels, birds of prey, and jousting.
FOOD - Even food has a deliciously medieval flavor. Huge turkey legs, steak on a stake, jester chips, bread bowls, gourmet mushrooms, and dozens of other items are all available. Adult tickets are $12.00, Child tickets are $7.00, (ages 6 to 12) Children under the age of 6 get in free.
DORIGNAC WINE AND SPIRIT FREE WINE TASTING. 710 Veterans Blvd. Dorignac´s Wine and Spirits invites customers to explore the world of wine every Saturday during their complimentary wine sampling from noon until 5pm..Featured wines will include varietals favorites such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Zinfandel, Pinot Noir, Shiraz and more. Wines from renowned wine producing regions including California, Italy, Australia, Bordeaux, Rhone, Alsace, Spain, Germany and Chile will be featured. Customers will have the opportunity to taste select wines from well-known producers as well as wines from up and coming boutique wineries.
ROLAND GUERIN QUINTET. SnugHarbor. 626 Frenchmen St, 8 AND 10 P.M. 504-669-4744
JOHNNY ANGELS.Bombay Club,618 Conti St. 586-0972. 9:30 p.m.
Michael Pellara Trio. Polo Club Lounge in the Windsor Court. 300 Gravier Street. 523-6000. 9 p.m. to 12 Midnight. 6 to 9 p.m.No cover charge.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 14
WEDDING IN STYLE BRIDAL SHOW. Weddings In Style Magazine is hosting the city's most decadent bridal show on January 14, 2007 at Harrah's New Orleans from 2 to 5PM.
THE CRESCENT CITY CRAFT MARKET presents a new monthly NEW ORLEANS CRAFT MARKET. Market. The Big Top Gallery (1638 Clio St. – 504-569-2700): 2 – 6pm Sunday, January 14, 2007.Further Info: http://www.neworleanscraftmafia.com.
The New Orleans Craft Mafia is proud to announce our new monthly indie/alternative craft confab, The Crescent City Craft Market. Taking place the second Sunday of every month from 2-6pm in the festive environs of the Big Top art gallery, we plan to showcase the handmade crafty wares of not only our own New Orleans Craft Mafia members but also a rotating cast of guest vendors from the city and beyond. There will be DJs, bands, snacks and other fun stuff going on, and it's always FREE to get in. Music will be provided by DJ Jeannre, and participants confirmed at press time include NOCM members dismantled designs, greenKangaroo, Jeremy the Alien Designs, and Unique Products, as well as guest vendors 504 What Style, Jane Brewster, Iron Rail Book Collective, Anna Virginia, Christopher Scott Brumfield, and Sigh Co. Graphics.
"Tip's 29th Anniversary: Super Cajun Fais Do Do" Tipitina's, 501 Napoleon Ave., 895-TIPS. Bruce Daigrepont with special guests the Pine Leaf Boys,Steve Riley, Feufollet and more,$10. 5 P.M.
TRINITY ARTIST SERIES. Trinity Episcopal Church. 1329 Jackson Ave., 522-0276;www.trinitynola,com- Trinity Artist Series presents a concert with LPO violinist Yuki Tanaka and pianist Yuiko Asano . Free . 5p.m
CHEF PETE COOKOUT : There is ONE MORE HOUR to enjoydelicious dinner under the stars...dinner starts at 5pm.!Live music by - 9pm. No Cover Charge!Good News! Bacchanal has installed Chiminea fireplaces all over the patio. And a bonfire on cool nights. it's outdoors and it's WARM!
HAL MILLER JAZZ FILM SHOW. SnugHarbor, 626 Frenchmen St., 8 AND 10 P.M. 949-06
Fiesta Sinfonica Ball of the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra has been moved to Sunday, January 14 instead of the 13th. There are less than a few dozen of seats left for the fabulous Fiesta that will feature a very special concert by members of the LPO, dancing music by Julio and Cesar with catering by Chef Horst Pfeifer. It will be at 7 p.m. at the Foundry, 333 St. Joseph St. in the Warehouse District.
MONDAY, JANUARY 15
George French with Germaine Bazzle and special guest Juanita Brooks.Donna's Bar & Grill.800 N. Rampart9:30 pm.Traditional Jazz,Cover: $10.Free red beans, BBQ
Jerry Jumonville and the Jump City Band.6:30.,Jazz Vipers 10pm and 2am.Spotted Cat
623 Frenchmen St.
MARGARITA BERGEN is a REALTOR with Latter & Blum, Inc., a licensed tour guide, a certified mixologist and a former columnist with City Life Magazine, Vocero News and Nosotros. She can be reached at margaritabergen@hotmail.com
SAVE A DATE:
January 16. What's Cooking in New Orleans? Culinary Traditions of the CrescentCityfrom January 16-July 7, 2007. The exhibit will feature an eclectic display of cookbooks, kitchen implements, and menus, as well as scenes of public markets and private kitchens, restaurants and groceries, and vendors and diners from the past and present. The exhibit will also showcase several multimedia components, including culinary research stations; an interactive recipe exchange; and a documentary featuring interviews with area chefs and food experts. For more information visit: www.hnoc.org
January 17. ROUND TABLE LUNCHEON. Begue's at Royal Sonesta Hotel. Noon. Featured guests will be award-winning novelist Julie Smith who discuss "Adventure in Publishing and columnist Leornard Earl Johnson. For reservations call Noel at 504-553-2220, or email: nscallan@royalsonestano.com
January 18.The French American Chamber of Commerce's Annual Membership Dinner 2007 6:30 p.m. at DominiqueRestaurant, $65 per person, includes welcoming cocktail, guest speaker and a four-course dinner. You need to reserve by Wednesday, January 10 since space is limited. For more information and reservations, e-mail info@faccla or call 504-561-0070.
January 20- Food for Thought. The daylong event will take place on Saturday, December 20 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Wyndham Hotel at Canal Place, 100 Iberville Street. The twelfth annual Williams Research Center Symposium: Food forThought will be moderated by culinary historian Jessica Harris. The panel of presenters includes noted food critic Tom Fitzmorris; cookbook expert Jan Longone; curators Susan Tucker and Wendy Woloson; historian Sally K. Reeves; and Poppy Tooker, founder of New Orleans Slow Food. For a complete schedule and registration information, visit www.hnoc.org/programs/symposia.php
January 24 - SEAFOOD DINNER AT HERBSAINT: Seafood Dinner At Herbsaint WillSupportCrescentCity Farmer's Market."In New Orleans, we don't celebrate the seasons, we
celebrate the seafood of the season," says Donald Link, owner-chef of Herbsaint. Link will prove that point by offering a five-course dinner centered on the Louisiana seafood
of the season, prepared using recipes that spring fromhis own upbringing in the Cajun Country and thepolished style of Herbsaint.
January 25. OPENING OF HATS, THE MUSICAL . Harrah's .Hats!, the musical is based on a woman approaching her 50th birthday who meets a group of women who are members of the Red Hat Society, a real-life organization of women over 50 who come together to celebrate womanhood. The play not only appeals to women over 50, but their daughters and sisters, husbands and sons. The opening night of Hats! at Harrah's New Orleans is on January 25, at 7:00 p.m.
January 26 "Hat Parade" 2:00 p.m. This parade, like the musical production Hats!, will be "A Celebration for Women and the Men Who Love Them," and will center around influential women in New Orleans. The parade will conclude with a celebration and "Mad Hatter" themed tea party on Fulton Street. I can't wait!
January 25-SAVION GLOVER. Tulane's McAlister Auditorium. The New Orleans Ballet Association | NOBA, present Classical Savion featuring Savion Glover. From Sesame Street to Broadway, tap superstar Savion Glover brings his latest smash hit to New Orleans for one performance only! Tickets can be purchased by calling the NOBA box office at (504) 522-0996 or TicketMaster at (504) 522-5555 or ordering online at www.nobadance.com. Single ticket prices are $30-$80 with discounts for students, seniors and subscribers.
JANUARY 27 OffBeat’s Best Of The Beat Awards: All-star tribute to Fats Domino with Allen Toussaint, Kermit Ruffins, Jon Cleary, Al “Carnival Time” Johnson, David Egan, Derek Huston, and the Lil’ Band of Gold Rhythm Section. Also performances by Troy Andrews, Bonerama, Robert Walter, Rob Wagner, Washboard Chaz Blues Trio, Susan Cowsill, Bobby Lounge, the Imagination Movers, Gal Holiday and other surprise guests. Proceeds will go to benefit the New Orleans Musicians’ Hurricane Relief Fund. House of Blues 6p-2a. (504) 944-4300,
JANUARY 27- JOIN THE CIRCUS.MEMBERS PARTY, ART AUCTION & FUN DRIVE! 7pmTHE BIG TOP GALLERY,1638 Clio St., 504.569.2700
MAKE THE BIG TOP YOUR MARDI GRAS HEADQUARTERS. MEMBERS GET IN FREE!
FEBRUARY 9 . ROMEO & JULIET. Convention Center Theatre. Music Inspired by the Star Crossed Lovers.Carlos Miguel Prieto, Conductor.James Arey, Host.Celebrate Valentine's Day with an exploration of the diverse musical settings of Shakespeare's classic tale by four composers.Berstein, West Side Story Overture, Tchaikovsky, Romeo & Juliet Overture-Fantasy.And works by Berlioz and Prokofiev.
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