New Orleans is back to normal as evidenced at the sold-out performance of the opening night of the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra. Maestro Carlos Miguel Prieto, the orchestra and pre-eminent pianist Jorge Federico Osario brought the audience to their feet in standing ovations. The performance will be repeated again this Saturday, September 21 at 8 p.m. at LoyolaUniversity's Rousell Hall. For tickets, call 523-6530 or visit www.lpomusic.com
The Historic New Orleans Collection will resume its new series, “Concerts in the Courtyard,” on September 19 with the presentation of Treme Brass Band. These events celebrate the culture of New Orleans with live music and cocktails in The Collection's beautiful French Quarter courtyard at 533 Royal Street. Admission is $10 or free for members of The Historic New Orleans Collection. (Household memberships begin at $35.)-
WALKING ON DEAD FISH-A FILM BY FRANKLIN MARTIN, opens on Friday September 19th at Elmwood Cinema. Already featured in Sports Illustrated and the New York Times, Franklin Martin’s heartfelt documentary Walking on Dead Fish will open in New Orleans. Written, produced and directed by Martin, Walking on Dead Fish is narrated by Louisiana-native and Hall of Fame quarterback Terry Bradshaw. To learn more about the film, please visit www.walkingondeadfish.com
Music of New Orleans Series, at the Contemporary Arts Center, 900 Camp Street is featuring chanteuse Judith Owens on Friday,September 19 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $20 gen.; $18 students, seniors; $15 CAC members
To purchase tickets: visit the CAC (900 Camp St.); visit www.cacno.org; or call the CAC Box Office at 528-3800.
"All Shook Up" - Performances run Thursday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, 2 p.m., through October 5 at the Westwego Performing Arts Theatre. Don't miss this rock-and-roll retelling of Shakespeare's The Twelfth Night to the music of Elvis Presley! Featuring Rich Arnold, Chase Kamata, Meredith Long and Kris Shaw, "All Shook Up" is produced in association with the Allenberry Playhouse of Pennsylvania and directed by Claude Giroux of the Allenberry Playhouse.
The George French Trio is playing Thursday through Saturday from 5:15 to 8:45 p.m. at the Ritz Carlton Hotel,921 Canal Street on Trois Lounge. The guest drummer is Herman Jackson. Jeremy Davenport plays at Melague and Armant St. Martin at the Library and for the Brunch.
The Obituary Cocktail Society is meeting this Friday from 6 to 7 p.m. at The Marigny Brasserie 640 Frenchmen Street at Royal across from Washington Square: (504)945-4472.
My darling friend talented Suzaune Yee Mckamey is playing with her trio this Friday at the Bombay Club from 9p.m. to 12 midnight.Luther Kent and Quartet plays on Saturday. For reservation call 504- 586-0972
The Royal Sonesta Hotel has announced that Opening Night for "Secrets in Lace presents Bustout Burlesque in The Mystick" has been rescheduled to Friday, September 19 with shows at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.. The authentic 1950's-style burlesque production will run through October 24.. Please call 504-586-0300 to purchase tickets in advance.
Le Chat Noir welcomes Amy Alvarez and Jefferson Turner in the closing days of "He Loves and She Loves: The Gershwin Music We Love" September 19-21. Make reservations by calling the box office at 504.581.5812
Theatrical world premiere of the “We Shall Not Be Moved” music videowill take place Friday, September 19 at the New Orleans Museum of Art. Food, wine and live performances by lead vocalists to precede the high definition screening Friday September 19. 7:30-10:30 p.m. at the museum. The world-premiere screening in the museum's auditorium at 9:30 p.m. Dress is "Premiere Elegant" (casual chic to black tie). Tickets are available online at HYPERLINK http://www.weshallnotbemoved.org/" or at the door
The YMCA Education Services is presenting a Celebrity Waiter Luncheon on Friday,September 19 at the Harrah's Casino. Celebrities waiters include Robert Cerasoli, Patrick Van Hoorebeck, Nikki Reyes, Lis Reyes and many other. For additional information call 568-9622. Tickets are $100 per person.
On September 19 is “Martini Madness.” Gather up your friends and join friends of CityPark in their search for the perfect martini. Enjoy an evening of great music and Martinis in the Pavilion of the Two Sisters from 7-10 p.m. with libations compliments of Republic National Beverage Co. Visit http://www.friendsofcitypark.com/
Last Days of Tannen show and viewing of Tannen: Notebook on Cities & Stardust by Winston Riley
This is the last weekend for the Ogden Museum of Southern Art’s Southern Master Series: Robert Tannen Stardust: Objects, Ideas and Proposals, a survey of Tannen’s career as New Orleans’ best-known conceptual artist. Saturday, September 20, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.TheOgdenMuseum of Southern Art,925 Camp Street
“An ARTragenous Affair” to benefit Louisiana Art Works will take place this Saturday at 725 Howard Avenue at 8 p.m.. It will feature fine cuisine and spirits, live local music and silent and live auction of fabulous art works by contemporary artists from Louisiana and the world. Visit http://www.louisianaartworks.org/
The Jefferson Performing Arts Society is proud to present MADAMA BUTTEFLY, September 20 at 7:30pm & September 21 at 5pm, at the Jefferson Performing Arts Center, 400 Phlox Street in Metairie. Puccini's masterpiece of love, betrayal & sacrifice is vibrantly brought to life by an international cast of performers including Hiroko Morita as Madama Butterfly. Directed by the acclaimed Gianmaria Romagnoli, MADAMA BUTTERFLY is not to be missed!
Tickets are $25-$30 for adults; $22-27 for seniors and military; $19 for students with valid ID; $12 for children 12 years and under. For tickets call 504.885.2000 or visit www.jpas.org.
On Saturday, Sept. 20,at 9:30 PM, N.O. Legend Jean Knight’s CD Release Party 9:30 pm-for R&B Queen of New Orleans CD- & new singles "Call the Police" & "Funky Butt" -Mid City Rock N Bowl.
On Tuesday, Sept. 23rd from 6 to 8 p.m.there will be a LATIN MUSIC CELEBRATION with New Generation Cuban and Traditional Latino Music when St. Joseph's and the N.O.Musicians' Clinic Present "Playin' For Joan," Mission for the Homeless and Local Working people.At the St. Joseph Church's Rebuild Center (BEHIND St. Joseph's) located at 1802 Gravier St. N.O.La. Phone 504 522 3186
Every Tuesday, TrinityChurch,1329 Jackson Avenue, 6 pm to 7 pm. presents "Organ and Labyrinth" with Albinas Prizgintas, on the 5000 pipes Trinity tracker organ. The program includes some of the greatest music written for organ
and a variety of performed music, ranging from Classical Baroque to vintage rock tunes.
Dos Jefes Cigar Bar is presenting this Tuesday, September 23, from 6 to 8 p.m. a BOURBON TASTING- A TASTING OF KENTUCKY SMALL BATCH BOURBON FROM FUTUREBRANDS & GLAZER'S CO, "bourbon professor" STEVE COLE will be on hand to taste & educate.Samplings will include: KNOB CREEK, BASIL HAYDEN, BOOKER'S, BAKER'S and JIM BEAM BLACK. Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar.5535 TCHOUPITOULAS ST.(504)..., www.dosjefescigarbar.com
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Please put in your calendar and plan to attend: Project Lazarus's Champagne, Cheese, and The Yellow Brick Road
-Thursday, September 25, 2008 at the New OrleansCenter for the Performing Arts / NOCCA,-228 Chartres Street, parking available on site. Reception begins at 6PM / The Wizard of Oz movie will start at 7:20PM--Just as last year, champagne and cheese, etc. is complimentary with admission.-Children, accompanied by an adult are invited.-Character costuming, by children of all ages, is encouraged! The ticket price has been reduced to $15.00, half the price of last years’ event. If you need tickets, I have 10 to sell as a member of the board. My number is 495-9181.
Finally, it’s still not too early to plan to attend two wonderful related experiences coming up over the next few weeks. The first is Bonnie Broel’s fundraiser for the House of Broel Foundation on September 27. Bonnie has taken her St. Charles Avenue mansion, near the corner of Jackson Avenue in the Garden District, and turned it into a museum featuring her exquisite doll house creations. You have to see it to believe it! And now she is trying to raise funds for her foundation to keep this historic and scenic landmark operating.
“A Debut on the Avenue II” will kick off on the 27th at the House of Broel, 2220 St. Charles Avenue, with a Patron Party from 7-8:30 p.m., followed by a Gala from 8:30-11 p.m. World renowned Chef Andrea Apuzzo of Andrea’s Restaurant in Metairie will be cooking and demonstrating, and food will be provided by some of the city’s most renowned restaurants, including Antoine’s, Arnaud’s, Muriel’s, Café Giovanni, Zea’s and more. Music and entertainment will be provided by the Jimmy Maxwell Orchestra, pianist/humorist Philip Melancon, Rocky Troxler, Jay Cavalier, Moscow Nights and sultry vocalist Suzaune Yee McKamey. Open bar courtesy of Glazer’s Family of Companies. Come in cocktail attire or get into the spirit by dressing as a “Living Doll.” For more information or to make reservations call Bonnie at 522-2220 or 494-2220. Checks and credit cards accepted.
It’s never too early to plan and if you plan on going to anything next month, consider the Chinchuba Institute’s KidSpeakLearningCenter’s fundraiser. Chinchuba Institute, a nationally recognized local school that provides early intervention and preschool education to children with hearing impairment, autism spectrum disorders and other speech and language delays through its KidSpeak Learning Center, will host its first annual “Look Who’s Talking Now” Gala and Silent Auction on Saturday, October 18, from 7-9:30 p.m. at the Preservation Resource Center at 923 Tchoupitoulas St. in New Orleans. Tickets are $35.
Roop Raj, WDSU Channel 6 news anchor, serving as the evening’s Master of Ceremonies, will kick off the event for honored guests and patrons. Guests will enjoy the “yat” musical performances by Benny Grunch and the Bunch (“Ain’t Dere No More”; “The 12 Yats of Christmas”; and “Ain’t No Place to Pee On Mardi Gras Day”). Comedian and humorist, Becky Allen will add to the light-hearted affair with her unique brand of New Orleans comedy. Serving as Honorary Co-Chairs for the event are OrleansParishCity council vice-president Arnie Fielkow and his wife, developmental pediatrician, Dr. Susan Fielkow. For more information on the school or the “Look Who’s Talking Now” fundraiser, call Dara Fox at 504-391-2479 or Donna Breaux at 504-263-2067.
