Darling friends,
This is going to be a very busy weekend. Stay cool and enjoy your weekend and for all those fathers out there, have a great Father's Day.
June 19
The Historic New Orleans Collection concludes Spring Concert Series this Friday, June 24 from 6 to 8 p.m. with performances by Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys and cocktails from Buffalo Trace Bourbon. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. In the event of rain, concerts are held at the Collection,533 Royal Street, in the French Quarter. Admission is $10; free for THNOC members. Beverages included. *Memberships begin at $35.00.
June 19
Chef Donald Link – Tasting & Cookbook Signing of
REAL CAJUN RUSTIC HOME COOKING FROM DONALD LINK'S LOUISIANA
4:00 PM -6:00 PM at Octavia Books,513 Octavia St.
You are invited to a booksigning and tasting with James Beard Award-winning Chef Donald Link celebrating his brilliant new cookbook,
REAL CAJUN: Rustic Home Cooking from Donald Link's Louisiana.
If you haven't picked out a gift for Father's Day, here is the perfect choice. Or, just pick it up for yourself. This may be the top Louisiana cookbook of the season!
June 19-21
Oliver! Presented By Summer Lyric Theatre @ Dixon Hall - Tulane University
Through Sunday, June 21"
The Summer Lyric Theatre opens its 42nd Season with the British Musical based on Charles Dickens's tale.Nothing works on the stage like a well-crafted tale, and the Tony Award-winning OLIVER! is just such a show with something to please everyone. Directed by Summer Lyric Theatre’s Artistic Director B. Michael Howard, choreographed by Diane Lala, and starring local favorite Ricky Graham as Fagin, OLIVER! promises to be spectacular!
Oliver plays this weelkend only and I know that you do not want to miss it. Dixon Hall - Tulane University, For reservation call: 504-865-5269 phone.
Michael P. Smith's Panel Discussion @ Historic New Orleans Collection
Saturday, June 20
Michael P. Smith's Panel Discussion @ Historic New Orleans Collection
533 Royal Street,FREE!
John H. Lawrence, director of museum programs at The Collection, will moderate a panel discussion on Michael P. Smith’s vision and approach to photography. The panel will feature New Orleans-based independent photographers Matt Anderson, Syndey Byrd and Owen Murphy, as well as Roy Flukinger, senior research curator of photography at the Harry Ransom Research Center, University of Texas, Austin. Seating is limited for the presentation, which begins at 2:00 p.m. Reservations are suggested and may be made by calling (504) 523-4662 or by e-mailing wrc@hnoc.org.
Saturday, June 20
"SOUTH PACIFIC" SING-ALONG
National World War II Museum will present an audience singalong featuring " South Pacific" featuring Becky Allen, Gary Rucker and Sean Petterson. Free
945 Magazine Street,Entrance on Andrew Higgins Drive,504-527-6012 phone.
Through Friday, June 26
CROWNS @ ANTHONY BEAN COMMUNITY THEATER
$17-$20
Call 504-862-7529 to order
The Anthony Bean Community Theater celebrates the generations of "Hat Queens" whose hats fuse faith and fashion in the hit musical play, "Crowns" by Regina Taylor. The theater is located at 1333 South Carrollton Ave, corner of Willow Street in New Orleans uptown Riverbend area. The Theater/Box Office phone number is 504-862-7529.
Anthony Bean directs the play. The Musical Director is Joel Britton and the show is choreographed by Kesha McKey. The cast is led led by actress Pat McGuire Hill, a veteran of New Orleans stages for over 40 years, she portrays Mother Shaws. Leah Rouege, a familiar face on ABCT's Youth stage, will portray Yolanda and another veteran actress Donna King will play the role of Jeanette. Friday and Saturday at 8:00 pm. Sunday matinee at 3:00 pm. Tickets are $20.00 for adults, $17.00 for students and seniors, and are available by calling the Box Office at (504) 862-7529 or you may charge on line at www.anthonybeantheater.com
Friday, June 19
VINO IN THE BAYOU
Vino On The Bayou with Tarik Hassan Trio featuring Marcio Perriera At the
Pitot House Museum,1440 Moss Street next to Cabrini High School from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Begin your weekend with neighbors and friends, sipping into sunset on beautiful historic Bayou St. John. $10 per person, $5 for Landmarks members. All proceeds donated to Louisiana Landmarks Society.
OBITUARY COCKTAIL
Obers will gather as usual from 6 to 7 p.m. at Deannie's, 841 Iberville Street, corner of Dauphine. Phone 581-1316 Website: www.deanies.com
Friday, June 19 – Sunday, June 21
INTERNATIONAL BONSAI CONGRESS AT CITY PARK
Sub titled "Survivors of the Storm," the Exhibition of Bonsai features Bonsai from Gulf Coast collections, demonstrations and workshops from international bonsai artists from Indonesia, England, Venezuela and Australia. Japanese flower arranging workshops, Japanese Garden YLC. New Orleans Botanical Gardens, 1 Palm Drive, City Park. (504) 483-9386.
Saturday, June 20
BOURBON & BURLESQUE
The third annual Bourbon & Burlesque "swinging soiree" is being staged at the Contemporary Arts Center. Enjoy complimentary specialty cocktails, a special aerial striptease performance by world-renowned burlesque artist Angela Eve as well as several local troupes, a cigar parlor, and a premium raffle.
Saturday, June 20
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Annual Gala
This year’s theme is “Under the Mayan Moonlight” at the J.W. Marriott Hotel.. Honorees this year are José S. Suquet, Chairman of the Board, President and CEO of Pan-American Life Insurance Group, and G. Frank Purvis, Jr., the retired Chairman of the Board of Pan-American Life Insurance Group. Mr. Suquet will be presented the Excelencia Award as Business Leader of the Year, and Mr. Purvis will receive the Excelencia Award for Lifetime Achievement in Business. Chef Carlos Lainez has prepared an extraordinary four-course menu. As entertainment there will be a six-man band called Latin Four who play both Latin and American music. There will also be exciting items in the silent auction. For reservation call Darlene Kattan at 504-885-4262 or dkattan@hccl.biz
Saturday, June 20
GW FINS’ CHEF TENNEY FLYNN TO TEACH AND SAMPLE FIVE SHRIMP DISHES
DURING COOKING CLASS AT SOUTHERN FOOD AND BEVERAGE MUSEUM
GW Fins’ Executive Chef and Co-Owner, Tenney Flynn will be teaching a cooking class at the Southern Food and Beverage Museum, highlighting the fantastic Gulf Shrimp that are currently at their peak.
This in-depth cooking class will focus on how this delicious variety of seafood is extraordinarily versatile and can be highlighted in many wonderful dishes. Chef Flynn will demonstrate the preparation of the following dishes:
Shrimp Remoulade
Shrimp Salad with Tomato, Mango and Avocado, Served with Green Goddess Dressing
Barbeque Shrimp
Shrimp Cocktail
Sautéed Shrimp with Smoked Pepper Salsa and Chipotle Butter.
The cooking class will take place at 2:00pm. Admission to the museum is required, as is an RSVP for the class, which can be made by emailing stephanie@southernfood.org.
The Southern Food and Beverage Museum is located in the Riverwalk at 1 Poydras Street, in Suite 169. For more information about Chef Flynn’s Class, please call the Southern Food and Beverage Museum at (504) 569-0405.Admission is $10.
GW Fins, New Orleans’ premiere upscale seafood restaurant, is located in the French Quarter at 808 Bienville Street and is open for dinner nightly. For more information about GW Fins please visit their website at www.gwfins.com.
Saturday, June 20
FRENCH AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, LOUISIANA CHAPTER SUMMER FESTIVAL 2009
This summer’s FACC event is going to be a big hit! Come enjoy the summer night, being serenaded by the Gypsy Swing band, munching on some delicious New Orleans Cuisine and drinking fabulous French wines! It is an event not to be missed! Come out and support the FACC, your favorite nonprofit organization. 7:30-10:30 p.m. The Degas House, 2306 Esplanade Avenue. Free parking available at the Musicians Union at the corner of Rocheblave and the 2401 block of Esplanade (a block from the Degas House). $40 members, $50 non members. Participating restaurants include The Kupcake Factory, Flaming Torch, Café Degas, La Cote Brasserie, JW Marriott, Palate New Orleans, Maximos, Eleven 79, Chateau du Lac, Maurice French Pastry, La Louisiane Bakery, and Whole Foods. RSVP: Jennifer Weinhart by June 18. Spaces are filling up fast. 504-561-0070 or log on to info@facc-la.com
MUSIC OFFERING AT DOS JEFES UPTOWN CIGAR BAR- NO COVER CHARGE
Dosjefescigarbar.com
DOS JEFES UPTOWN CIGAR BAR
5535 TCHOUPITOULAS ST.
N.O.,L.A. (504) 891 - 8500
FRI., 6/19 - THE GEORGE FRENCH BAND @ 10
SAT.., 6/20 - ACOUSTIC SWIFTNESS @ 10
MON., 6/22 - JOHN FOHL @ 9 30
***HAPPY HOUR*** HAS EXPANDED TO 7 DAYS
$2.50 HEINER BRAU PINTS;$3 HI-BALLS;$4 MARTINIS, MARGARITAS...
MUSIC OFFERINGS AT IRVIN MAYFIELD'S PLAYHOUSE
One of the best jazz clubs in the Big Easy, Irvin Mayfield's Jazz Playhouse at the Royal Sonesta Hotel, 300 Bourbon Street, has quickly become the hottest place in town to enjoy authentic New Orleans jazz music.
All performances begin at 8 pm, and there is no cover.
June Performance Schedule:
Friday, June 20 Leon “Kid Chocolate” Brown
Saturday, June 21 Shannon Powell Quartet
Monday, June 22 Bob French and the Original Tuxedo Jazz Band
MUSIC OFFERING AT The Polo Club Lounge at Windsor Court - - No cover Charge
Live Music 7 Nights a Week!
The Leah Chase Trio-Friday 9 PM - Midnight
Saturdays-Anais St. John With The Harry Mayronne Trio- 9 PM – Midnight
Vocalist Sasha Masakowski --9 PM – Midnight
Michael Pellera-Solo Piano-Thursdays 7 PM - 11 PM
Fridays and Saturdays 6 PM – 9 PM
Zaza-Solo Piano-Sunday thru Wednesday-7 PM – 11 PM
MUSIC LISTING AT THE BOMBAY CLUB- NO COVER CHARGE
Monday- Thursday- Dave Armstrong.6 p.m.
Friday June 19- Judy Spellman Trio Jazz & R&B 9:30pm-12:a.m.
Saturday June 20- Ray Solis & Magic Jazz & R&B 9:30pm-12:30 a.m.
MUSIC LISTINGS AT THE RITZ CARLTON
on TROIS : JEREMY DAVENPORT- at 9 p.m. Friday - Saturday and Thursday from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Catherine Anderson - Sat and Sun at 1 p.m.
Armand St. Martin -10 a.m. Sunday
Thursday from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Jeremy Davenport at the Davenport Lounge
Sunday, June 21
SUMMER CINEMA PRESENTED BY W FRENCH QUARTER AND NEW ORLEANS FILM SOCIETY
W French Quarter, New Orleans Film Society and Paramount Pictures invite you back to the W French Quarter courtyard for another season of “Summer Cinema. Sip $5 X-Rated Cocktails – proceeds benefiting New Orleans Film Society. Space is limited, so please arrive early. The free show start at 8 p.m. W New Orleans - French Quarter, 316 Chartres Street. 504-552-4069.
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Tuesday, June 23
French Quarter Business Women's Network Meeting
Come hear District Attorney Leon Cannizzaro speak at the FQBWN from 11:30 a.m.– 1:00 p.m. at Carmelo’s Restaurant, 541 Decatur Street. Cost $35.00/person for 3-course lunch. For reservations call Christine Sory at 648
June 23
The Canada - U.S. Economic Partnership and Its Impact on Louisiana at the World Trade Centerartnership
and Its Impact on Louisiana"
A Luncheon Program Featuring Hon.. Norris Pettis,Consul General of Canada, at Plimsoll Club,
Dallas, Texas. 11:30 a.m. networking reception.12:00 presentation and Q & A.The Plimsoll Club, 30th Floor,World Trade Center.(Free validated parking in the WTC Garage) For registration: rwilbanks@wtcno.ccsend.com) Registration is required by June 19, 4:00 p.m.
June 23
GET CONNECTED
Maria Muro, Publisher, cordially invites you to Get Connected, a networking & social for professionals -Tuesday, June 23 • 5:30-7:30 p..m. Zoe at W New Orleans,333 Poydras Street, 2nd floor.Enjoy a complimentary tasting of wines, courtesy of Palm Bay Imports, hors d’oeuvres
and informal modeling by The Red Carpet,RSVP to cheryl@livingneworleans.com
Please include name, title, business and email address
Talking about Latinos, Zumba, a Latin-based fitness program, is offering free exercise classes every Friday at 5 p.m. at St. Roch Community Church, 1738 St. Roch Avenue.
And finally . . . I want to wish all the fathers out there a very happy Father’s Day on Sunday, June 21. I hope you enjoy your special day with your family and other loved ones, especially those of you who have been blessed with grandchildren!
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Margarita Bergen,
REALTOR
LATTER & BLUM INC
840 Elysian Fields Avenue
New Orleans, Louisiana 70117
Tel/ Cell 504-495-9181 Fax/504-940-6201
www.latter-blum.com/home.aspx?refagentBER47
