I hope you had a lovely Mother’s Day. I spent most of my day with my beloved Tito and Chiquita who gave me a lot of unconditional love. As always I love to attend the annual VCPORA’s Mother’s Day Concert at Cabrini Park with the melodic sounds of the New Leviathan Oriental Fox Trot Orchestra.
Before getting into the other things I did this week and the events that are coming up, I must post this important notice right here at the beginning of my column. Tuesday, May 12 has been declared THE POWER OF TOURISM IN NEW ORLEANS DAY! All hospitality industry workers, cultural economy employees, musicians, performers, tourism writers, tour guides and everyone else with an interest and stake in the health of our tourism industry are strongly urged to participate in a 30-minute Travel Rally from 10-10:30 a.m. on Tuesday. At that time we will march along Canal Street from Bourbon Street to the Riverfront to showcase the importance of tourism to New Orleans. Guests and visitors are invited to participate as well!
Those planning to participate should begin gathering at Bourbon and Canal starting at 9:30 a.m. Bring signs.
This week as well always there are more fun things that I can attend but I sure will try.
Wednesday, May 13
ROUND TABLE LUNCHEON
The monthly Round Table Luncheon hosted by Margarita Bergen in the style of Dorothy Parker at Begue's of the Royal Sonesta Hotel will take place on Wednesday, May 13 at noon. The featured guests are Deborah Harkins, member of the Board of Directors of the French Market Corporation; Joyce Godbold, Executive Directror of the New Orleans Wine and Food Experience; and Ewell Smith, Executive Director of the Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board. The luncheon is $35 and includes parking validation and wine/champagne. For reservations, contact Noel Scallan at 504-553-2220, nscallan@royalsonestano.com
Dorothy Parker
LOUISIANA RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION CELEBRATE THE COCKTAIL Louisiana Restaurant Association and Tales of the Cocktail Present The Sazerac Cocktail: History in a Glass.
Throughout the years, many drinks have called New Orleans home but only one has been named the Official Cocktail of New Orleans—The Sazerac.
On Wednesday, May 13th, the LRA—Louisiana Restaurant Association and Tales of the Cocktail will offer a free seminars to pay homage to the Sazerac.
Join the LRA and Tales of the Cocktail as we honor the history of the Sazerac, review memorabilia and artifacts, and learn in a hands on demos on how to make the perfect Sazerac.
Complimentary Admission but must RSVP@talesofthecocktail.com
Bourbon House,144 Bourbon Street, 12:00 p.m.-2 :00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 13
WEDNESDAY NIGHTS AT THE JW MARRIOTT
Experience an evening of cultural indulgences at the JW Marriott Lobby Lounge featuring works by Local Artists.5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.Featuring: Live Entertainment by:Tony Seville,(multi instrumentalist)
Spirit Tasting and complimentary Hors D’oeuvres
Wednesday May 13
WEDNESDAY AT THE SQUARE
Amanda Shaw & the Cute Guys + Honey Island Swamp Band
5:00pm until 7:30pm,Lafayette Square Park
Wednesday at the Square is a free, 12-week concert series with food and
drink for sale to benefit the Young Leadership Council. Its at
Lafayette Square off St. Charles in the CBD. Local artisans also sell
their work in the Artist Village near the Camp Street entrance.
May 13
Sharon Betpouey Art at Vega Tapas Cafe
You're invited to preview Sharon Betpouey's 'Flights of Fantasy' at the Arty Party Opening Reception this Wednesday,from 5:30 - 7:30pm.
Enjoy FREE wine, FREE sangria, and FREE tapas. Meet Sharon and other interesting people (like YOU).2051 Metairie Road.Call for reservations, or just drop in: 836-2007
May 13
Craig Kraemer's SWIMMING AGAINST THE HOLY SEE
A documentary about the Catholic Church closings in New Orleans
Deutsches Haus, 200 S. Galvez, New Orleans from 7 to 8 p.m.
This feature length documentary examines the story of New Orleans’ Catholic church closures from two viewpoints: the parishioners’ and the Archdiocese’, and includes insights and comments from well-known author and Church authority, Jason Berry. The documentary spans the eight weeks prior to the dramatic police action that brought the parishioners’ 72 day church vigils to an abrupt conclusion in early 2009.It was produced and filmed by talented Craig Kraemer.
Thursday, May 14
THURSDAYS AT TWILIGHT
Panorama Jazz Band will be performing at the Pavilion of the Two Sisters- New Orleans Botanical Garden, City Park. Gates open at 5 p.m.- music begins at 6 p.m. $6
May 14
Taste 3 Absinthe's and meet Ted Breaux
PARTYSIST...we party for a livin', baby, in New Orleans...Start Time: Thursday, May 14 at 6- 8 p.m. Partysist,200 Metairie Rd, Suite 100, Metairie
MUSIC OFFERING AT DOS JEFES UPTOWN CIGAR BAR- NO COVER CHARGE
Dosjefescigarbar.com
Every Tuesday- TOM HOOK on piano @ 9 30
WED. Joe Krown 9:30 p.m.
THU. The Courtyard Kings. 9:30 p.m..
FRI. Tom Hook & Swing Cat's Ball 10 p.m.
SAT Vic Sheperd & New Orleans Harmonica 10 p.m.
SUN. Olga
, MON., guitarist JOHN FOHL @ 9 30
***HAPPY HOUR*** HAS EXPANDED TO 7 DAYS
$2.50 HEINER BRAU PINTS;$3 HI-BALLS;$4 MARTINIS, MARGARITAS...
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
MUSIC LISTINGS AT IRVIN MAYFIELD'S JAZZ PLAYHOUSE AT THE ROYAL SONESTA HOTEL
Wednesday, May 13 Irvin Mayfield¹s NOJO Jam Session
Thursday, May 14 Johnaye Kendrick Friday, May 15 Leon ³Kid Chocolate² Brown
Saturday, May 16 Shamarr Allen Monday, May 18 Bob French and the Original Tuxedo Jazz Band
MUSIC LISTING AT THE BOMBAY CLUB- NO COVER CHARGE
Monday- Thursday- Dave Armstrong
Friday- Lisa Lynn 9 :30 p.m.
Saturday- Luther Kent and his Band- 9 :30 p.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
May 14, 15, & 16th
LPO’S 56nd ANNUAL SYMPHONY BOOK FAIR
Delgado Community College, Student Life Center will be setting for the annual Symphony Book Fair, a 3 day sale featuring bargain prices on over 100,000 items including books, outstanding selections of cd’s, audiocassettes, videos, DVDs, sheet music and art and collectables. The book fair will benefit the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra
Thursday opening day 9 am to 9pm ($10 fee for opening day only) Friday: 9am to 9pm,Saturday: 9am to 6pm. For more information, call the Symphony Book Fair Warehouse at 861-2004 or the LPO office at 523-6530 or visit www..lpomusic.com
Thurday, May 14 & 15
Café Adelaide's May Supper Clubs Join Harry Mayronne and Leah Chase
. . . in shaking things up every Thursday and Friday this May. Dress up or dress down (boas are de rigeur) and don't forget your dancing shoes as Café Adelaide reinvents the Supper Club all month long.
Listen to Harry Mayronne on the piano and the sultry satin vocals of Leah Chase - all while sipping Bar Chef Lu Brow's seasonal cocktails and tasting Chef Chris' newest menu additions (why didn't we think of this before)! 7 - 10 PM-(504) 595-3305
Drive right up to the Loews Hotel front door - Complimentary Parking
May 15
Fredy Omar at the Historical Collection
The Historic New Orleans Collection’s concert with a Latin-themed evening, with music by Fredy Omar and margaritas by Corazon Tequila. Doors open at 5:30; show starts at 6:00. Must be 21 to enter. 533 Royal Street. Admission is free for THNOC members or $10 at the door. Membership packages begin at $35.
May 15
VINO IN THE BAYOU
Vino on the Bayou featuring a sunset serenade by Sasha Masakowski with a selection of five wines, hand picked for your tasting pleasure by the Cork & Bottle staff.The event takes place at the Pitot House Museum,1440 Moss Street ,next to Cabrini High School from from 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.$10 per person, $5 for Landmarks members.All proceeds donated to Louisiana Landmarks Society
May 15
SIPPIN' IN SEERSUCKER
An evening of Southern art, music, cocktails, delicious cuisine, fashion and shopping to benefit The Ogden Museum of Southern Art/University of New Orleans at The Shops at Canal Place. The evening will also feature a contest for best seersucker outfit to be judged by special guests Big Easy Rollergirls, raffles, specialty mint juleps and mojitos. Entertainment by The Iguanas & Los Po-Boy-Citos.6 to 9 p.m. $25 Museum Members/$35 General Admission
For tickets and more information, please contact Stephanie Spicer at 504.539.9618 or sspicer@ogdenmuseum.org.
May 15
"Swing for a Cure" Golf Tournament
The Lustgarden Foundation & the Garcia Family invite you to a day of golf, delicious food and dancing at the Ormond Country Club,10 Villere Drive, Destrehan. Proceeds will benefit the Pancreatic Cancer Research. If you need any more info on the tournament, callSandyat 504-908-4559 cell
May 15
4th AnnualCorkin the Park
If you not been to this event, you need to since it a lovely evening with a special wine tasting provided by Republic Beverage and delicious hor d' oeuvres to benefit City Park.
The event co-sponsored by Merryll Lynch is at the Pavilion of Two Sister,CityParkfrom 6 to p.m.
Tickets are $60 per person. For more information call 504-586-7715
May 15
OBITUARY COCKTAIL
Obers will gather as usual from 6 to 7 p.m. at an fabulous saloon: The Country Club, 634 Louisa Street (between Chartres & Royal) • Phone: 504 945 0742. Website: www.thecountryclubneworleans.com
May 16
Broadmoor Festival
Broadmoor residents, friends and neighbors will gather for the third annual festival at S.. Galvez and Napoleon to celebrate not only the community's survival post-Katrina, but its continued growth and recovery.This weekend's festival features an afternoon of live music, a large children's activities area and celebrity dunking booth.Bands with names such as The New Orleans Levee-Tators, who play at noon, VIVAZ and Man-Made Disaster, which closes the festival at 6 p.m.,
May 16
Beethoven No. 8 and No. 9 presented byLouisianaPhilharmonic Orchestra
In the grand finale of the season, Maestro Carlos Miguel Prieto pairs the lighthearted and lovely eighth symphony with the titanic ninth for a thrilling finish to the Beethoven cycle. One of the best known works in all of western music, the ninth symphony has been called, “one of the highest achievements of man.” Featuring full chorus, and a vocal quartet, it is not to be missed.
YLC Streetcar Soiree
The YLC hosts along with 1201 Canal Condominiums a grand finale to auctions those beautiful streetcars called "Streetcars named Inspire" a public art project at ,Hilton Riverside Hotel - 2 Poydras Street. 8 to 11 p.m.Entertainment by Kermit Ruffins. Tickets $50 or $60 at the door. For reservation call 585-1500 or visit www.younglidershipcouncil.org
May 17
LOUISIANASPCA'S 3rdANNUAL GATSBY DOG SECOND LINE & CELEBRATION
3rd Annual Gatsby Dog Second Line & Celebration (For Dogs & Their Humans) from 4:00pm-7:00pm from Dry Dock Café to Old Point Bar. Music, Food and Drinks. The first 100 registrations will get beads. Gatsby Dog Drink available at Dry Dock Cafe abd Old Point Bar- Treats for Pooches, food,music and kids acitivities. Proceeds benefit The Louisiana SPCA
May 17
CANCER CRUSADERS PRESENTS ITS ANNUAL JAZZ BRUNCH
Audubon Tea Room will be the setting for the annual Jazz Brunch to benefit Cancer Crusaders starting at 11 a.m. The luncheon will feature extensive menu, favors and auction. Tickets $65 per person. Call 504-469-3479
Sunday, May 17
The LAST SUNSET SUNDAY Concert-- Sweet Country and Zydeco Blues
* Gal Holiday & The Honky Tonk Revue: 4:00-5:00 p.m.
* Sunpie Barnes & the Louisiana Sunspots: 5:30-7:00 p.m.
Gates open at 3pm, Concert 4-7pm-Botanical Garden- Robert B. Haspel Garden Stage
Bring your blankets and Chairs (This is an outdoor concert). Concerts occur rain or shine.
Mint juleps, wine, beer, soft drinks, water, and food available for purchase, no outside food, drink, or pets allowed. Admission is not included in Friends of City Park membership.$6; children ages 12 and under free,(504) 483-9386
May 17
SPRING HOME TOUR
Enjoy an afternoon along shady Esplanade Avenue and in the lower French Quarter as Friends of the Cabildo present their annual Spring Home Tour, Sunday May 17, 2009, 1-4 PM.
Visit private residences and enjoy meeting local authors along the way! Self-guided tours begin at 1020 Esplanade Avenue. Tickets can also be purchased at 523 St. Ann Street in Jackson Square (the 1850 House). Tickets are $35 in advance and $45 the day of the event. Visitwww.friendsofthecabildo.orgor call 504-523-3939 for advance ticket purchase. $35-$45 . Call 504-523-3939 to order
May 17
ART & SOUL 2009: The Essence ofLouisiana
The NOCCA Institute is planning a spectacular ART & SOUL gala for Sunday, May 17, 2009! Themed "The Essence of Louisiana", the gala will feature spectacular cuisine, nonstop performances, and one of the best silent auctions in the city, with art, home furnishings, vacation packages, and more. Co-hosts Donna and Russell Klein, Pam and Ralph Lupin, and Leslie and Hal Stokes, join honorary chair Emeril Lagasse in inviting you for an evening you won't soon forget. To order tickets, call 504 940 2900 today.
May 17
Paw-ty at the Lake
Presented by Friends of the Jefferson Animal Shelter, Jefferson Parish Animal Shelter and City of Kenner, Paw-ty at the Lake, the pet-people to celebrate our companion animals, will be held on
Sunday, May 17 from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. at Kenner’s Laketown (Williams Blvd. at Lake Pontchartrain.) The pet friendly event will feature live music by The Topcats, a mega adoption, health walk, food vendors (for people and dogs), low-cost spay and neuter sponsored by Southern Animal Foundation and special recognition of animal heroes in our animal community, including Anne Bell, founder and director of Southern Animal Foundation.
