I hope you are ready for a very busy fun weekend. Tales of the Cocktail's Going Green- Eco Toddy was moved to Wednesday because there were so many event on Friday and it was wonderful. I forgot to mention that this Saturday, there is The Crimestoppers 2008 Carnivale at Blaine Kern's Mardi Gras World in Algiers and that on Sunday,November 23 is the 24th Annual March of Dimes Signature Chefs Gala at New Orleans Marriott honoring my darling friends Sandra & Louis Wilson.
I am looking forward to seeing Theresa Andersson at the Historic New Orleans Collection Courtyard Series, the Preview party of the Celebration of the Oaks, the Legacy for a Legend Gala honoring Dr. Norman Francis, The Trey McIntyre Ballet Project , the Azucar Ball honoring Maestro Carlos Miguel Prieto, the North Rampart Festival, the Po-Boy Festival,the March of Dimes Gala and Ceremonial Lighting of Miracle on Fulton Street ,Tuesday, Nov. 25, at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, .Gee, just listing them is making me exhausted. So enjoy your weekend and stay warm.
The Grande and Secret Order of Obituary Cocktail is meeting this Friday at a new restaurant in the Quarter Royal House Oyster Bar, 441 Royal Street.As always from 6 to 7 p.m.
On Friday, November 21 - Beethoven Symphony No. 4 will be presented by the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra at First Baptist Church New Orleans, 5290 Canal Blvd. Music includes Debussy’s La Mer, Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 12 in A major, as well as Beethoven’s Symphony No. 4. Call 504-523-6530 to order tickets.
The Historic New Orleans Collection, 533 Royal Street, in the French Quarter, is continuing the Concerts in the Courtyard Fall Series, November 21 presenting Theresa Andersson with selections from New Orleans Lager & Ale Brewing Company. All events open 5:30–8:00 p.m., rain or shine. In the event of rain, concerts are held indoors. Admission is $10; free for THNOC members. Beverages included. Memberships begin at $35. For more information, call (504) 523-4662 or visit www.hnoc.org.
On Friday, November 21, the O’Donnell Concert Series of Christ Church Cathedral proudly presents the 4th Annual All The Saints, a Festival of Healing, Celebration and Jazz. The festival begins with the All The Saints Jazz concert featuring Irvin Mayfield and The New Orleans Jazz Orchestra at 7 pm at Christ Church Cathedral, 2919 St. Charles Avenue. Doors open at 6 pm. The concert is free and open to the public. For more information, call (504) 895-6602 or visit www.cccnola.org or www.thenojo.com .
From Friday, November 21 through Saturday, November 22 at 8 p.m. the Trey McIntyre Project presented by New Orleans Ballet Association, will be performing at 104 Dixon Hall, Tulane University. Special NOBA commissioned world premiere! Call 504.522.0996, ext 201 to order.
On Friday, November 21, Liberty Bank presents A Gala Concert honoring the 40th Anniversary of Dr. Norman C. Francis featuring Gladys Knight joined by Bill Cosby. Alumni, friends and supporters of Xavier University are lining up to attend the November 21 "Legacy For a Legend" gala concert honoring Dr. Francis, America's longest serving college president. The Gala takes place at the New Orleans Theater inside the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Hall H at 8:00 p.m.
Friday, November 21 is the CELEBRATION IN THE OAKS Preview Party in City Park, a 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. This sparkling holiday party previewing the Celebration in The Oaks light display benefits the New Orleans Botanical Garden. Food and libations from over 130 of New Orleans' finest restaurants and spirit providers are featured along with music from local entertainers to satisfy everyone's musical appetite. Adult Preview Party-7:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Cocktail Attire
www.celebrationintheoaks.com. 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
Friday, November 21 through Sunday, November 23- Le Chat Noir’s Seventh Annual New Plays Festival at Le Chat Noir, 715 St. Charles Avenue. Call 581-5812 to order.
My darling friend Myra H. deGersdorff,General Manager of The Ritz-Carlton Hotels of New Orleans on Canal Street,sent this information of what is going on at the Ritz Carlton :
Cynthia Weisinger welcomes potential members into THE LIBRARY, ”A Private Cigar Club”. Interested parties should contact Cynthia at 524-1331 for a tour and information. She can also be reached by email at: cynthia.weisinger@ritzcarlton.com A membership makes a very affordable Christmas present!
* Thursday, Friday and Saturday: Early evening - George French Later evening - Jeremy Davenport
* Sunday Brunch: Armand St Martin
* Our annual tradition –
Beginning Thanksgiving Day, the life sized Ginger Bread House, will welcome guests throughout the holidays. On their way to Mélange or On Trois, adults wander through and remember the awe and wonder they felt during Christmastime when they were 10 years old! Not counting the labor of 4 Pastry Chefs and 4 Engineers spending 5 days to erect the house, just the ingredients cost over $31,000. I’d appreciate you keeping it confidential, but I’ve attached the ingredients from last year for you to see. It’s truly AMAZING! Gingerbread walls with icing trim and chocolate book cases.
* Our Holiday Brunches are truly heads and shoulders above anything else in town. If you haven’t been, you are truly missing the premiere Holiday Brunch culinary experience.
* While Room Service delivers Champagne and Chocolate covered Strawberries, The Spa offers locals a 40% discount on treatments Sundays – Thursdays! Another great Christmas gift.
The Polo Club Lounge, named by Zagat as one of New Orleans’ best places to drink, is jazzin’ it up every Friday and Saturday with the hot entertainment series, “Playin’ At The Polo,” featuring popular local musicians performing a repertoire of sophisticated jazz.
The Bombay Club,830 Conti Street is closed on Friday for a private party but on Saturday Nov 22 Johnny Angel and the Swinging Demons will be playing from 9:30 – 12:30 am
Sunday – Thursday Nov 18 -23 - Local artist Phillip Melancon on the piano 7 – 11pm R&B, original local melodies
Friday, November 21-Secrets in Lace Presents Bustout Burlesque- The Mystick Lounge, Royal Sonesta Hotel
Back by popular demand, the 1950's-style burlesque production continues its run on world famous Bourbon Street with more sultry live jazz performances, sexy costumes, and mesmerizing dancers. Rick Delaup, the show's producer, creator, and historian of the art form, presents an authentic recreation of vintage burlesque in all its glory. Two shows will be offered each evening with shows at 8:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. Advanced ticket purchase is encouraged. Reservations can be made by calling 504-586-0300 or visiting www.royalsonestano.com/burlesque . Ticket prices begin at $25 and premium seating is available for $35 per person.
Dos Jefes Cigar Bar is presenting on Friday: Eric Traub at 10 p.m. on Saturday: Rick Trolsen and Gringo de Choro at 10 p.m.
This Saturday, November 22 at noon, The Monteleone Hotel l will host a special holiday children's etiquette lunch featuring manners expert Peggy Post. The cost for the luncheon is $30 per adult and $15 per child. Peggy will be promoting her latest book "Emily's Christmas Gifts" which is geared towards children aged 4-7. For reservations, call the hotel directly at (504) 681-4452.
On 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 & Rumba Buena. There will a silent auction, the proceeds of which will provide much needed monies for the Foundation’s scholarship fund. Individual tickets to the Ball are $100, tickets to the Patron Party and the Ball are $150.00. For ticket information call Rosa Rodriguez at 504-523-2600.
On Saturday, November 22 is the 2nd Annual North RampART Festival at Louis Armstrong Park. Presented by The North Rampart Main Street, Inc the event is free. Celebrating New Orleans' Culture through Music, Art & Food. This year, the 2nd Annual North Rampart Festival is taking it to the street…North Rampart Street! It will showcase more than 20 artists and food vendors along the promenade in front of Armstrong Park from 11 a.m.- 4 p.m.
On Saturday, Nov. 22 from 1:00-3:00 pm John W. Scott, author of Natalie Scott: A Magnificent Life (Pelican, 2008) will be autographing his new book at the Maple Street Book Shop, 7523 Maple Street from 1 to 3 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.
Saturday, November 22, Louisiana Renaissance Festival-46468 River Road Hammond LA
Open weekends thru Dec 7, 2008 and Friday Nov 28th (day after Thanksgiving) 10am to 5pm, rain or shine
Until Sunday, November 23,Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap will be at Lupin Theatre at Tulane University. It will be directed by Antony Sandoval. TheNovember 18-22 performances will be at 8 p.m., and the November 22 and 23 performances at 2 p.m. in the Lupin Theater’s McWilliams Hall #215. Call (504) 865-5106.
On going exhibition until -February 20,2009
Exhibition Featuring Pre-Civil War Photographs of New Orleans -The Historic New Orleans Collection, Williams Gallery, The Historic New Orleans Collection,533 Royal Street, French Quarter A Closer Look: The Antebellum Photographs of Jay Dearborn Edwards, 1858-1861, an exhibition featuring photographs of old New Orleans .Tuesday-Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Sunday, 10:30 a..m.-4:30 p.m. Free and open to the public; call (504) 523-4662 or visit www.hnoc.org for details
The New Orleans Museum of Art-Museum's popular Mid-Week in Mid-City series
extended hours on Wednesday evenings, from 5-8 p.m.www.noma.org. All events listed begin at 6 p.m. The New Orleans Museum of Art and the Sculpture Garden are fully accessible to handicapped visitors and wheelchairs are available from the front desk. For more information, call (504) 659-4100 or visit www.noma.org.
Until –January2009
OBJECTS OF DESIRE: Fabergé from the Hodges Family Collection.
The New Orleans Museum of Art presents OBJECTS OF DESIRE: Works by master Russian artist-jeweler Peter Carl Fabergé from the Hodges Family Collection--featuring sculpture, jewels, smoking accessories, scientific instruments and other precious objects.
Until Sunday, December 7. THE SEAFARER by Conor McPherson, directed by Mark Routhier at Southern Repertory Theater, 365 Canal St. Canal Place Center, 3rd floor. Phone 504-891-8332.
On Sunday, November 23 is New Orleans Po-Boy Preservation Festival, 12 noon-6 p.m.
Oak Street at South Carrollton. Hosted by the Oak Street Association, the New Orleans Po-Boy Preservation Festival was founded as a celebration of the storied sandwich and the role it has played in New Orleans' culinary culture. Food will be provided at the Festival by the following: Crescent Pie & Sausage; Drago's Seafood Restaurant; Jacques-Imo's Cafe; Parkway Bakery & Tavern; Saltwater Grill & Seafood Market; Station 8801 and T.J. Gourmet.
Music at the Festival will feature the following: ReBirth Brass Band; Amanda Shaw; The Iguanas; Papa Grows Funk; Walter Wolfman Washington; Dave Batiste & The Gladiators.
Trinity Artist Series at Trinity Church - 1329 Jackson Avenue - present on Sunday at 5 p..m.on Nov. 23 Gloria Jackson Bacon, mezzo soprano and Willie Brown, bass from Chicago with Albinas Prizgintas, pianist on aThansgiving Celebration featuring spirituals and sacred songs. Call Albinas 670-2520 – aprizgintas@trinitynola.com
Sunday, November 23, 24th Annual March of Dimes Signature Chefs Gala- New Orleans Marriott • 555 Canal Street
Honoring Sandra & Louis Wilson.Cocktail Reception 6:00 p.m • Hors d’oeuvres by Chef Mark Quitney • 5 Fifty 5 New Orleans Marriott.Gala 6:45 to 10:30 p.m. • Grand Ballroom.Master of Ceremonies:Camille Whitworth & Roop Raj
Featuring Out of the Blue-Culinary samplings prepared by New Orleans own Signature Chefs-Live & Silent Auction • Black Tie
Monday, November 24- NOBEL PRIZE WINNING CHEMIST SIR HAROLD KROTO TO SPEAK AT TULANE
Sir Harold Kroto, co-winner of the 1996 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, will speak at Tulane University on “Science, Society and Sustainability.” The lecture, which is free and open to the public, will be held in 102 Jones Hall on Monday, Nov. 24 at 4 p.m.
Monday, November 24,
JOHN FOHL- Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar, 5535 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 891 8500
Tuesday, November 25, TOM HOOK,Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar, 5535 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 891 8500
dosjefescigarbar.com
Tuesday, November 25,John Rankin,Duo with that wiley Tom Fischer on clarinet and sax. 8 to 11 p.m.
COLUMNS HOTEL, 3811 St. Charles Ave, in New Orleans
Tuesday, November 25, Uptown Square Market, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Uptown Square parking lot, River Road at Tulane University Square
Tuesday, November 25, Jesse McBride presents The Next Generation,8pm & 10pm,Snug Harbor,626 Frenchmen,-949-0696
Tuesday, November 25, -Joe Krown Organ Combo-10pm,d.b.a New Orleans,618 Frenchmen St, New Orleans
TUESDAY, November 25, THE PRESERVATION HALL-STARS-TRADITIONAL NEW ORLEANS JAZZ
8:00 p,m,Preservation Hall,726 St. Peter Street,(504) 522-2841;www.music@preservationhall.com
Tuesday, November 25, “Organ and Labyrinth” Trinity Artist Series-Trinity Church,1329 Jackson Avenue. From 6 pm to 7 pm:
Every Tuesday from 6 pm to 7 pm in the church: "ORGAN & 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.FREE
Tuesday, November 25
HARRAH’S NEW ORLEANS TO CELEBRATE 2008 HOLIDAY SEASON WITH CEREMONIAL LIGHTING OF MIRACLE ON FULTON STREET
Harrah’s New Orleans presents Ceremonial Lighting of Miracle on Fulton Street ,Tuesday, Nov. 25, at 5:30 p.m., Harrah’s Fulton Street (At Poydras Street entrance) . Harrah’s New Orleans will celebrate its second annual Miracle on Fulton Street with a ceremonial lighting on Nov. 25 at 5:30 p.m. Guests will enjoy two winter wonderland tunnels, a visit from Santa and his live reindeer, along with performances by top local musicians. There is also a 100% chance of “faux” snow.
More than 500 guests are expected to attend the lighting ceremony. Miracle on Fulton Street is free and open to the public from Nov. 28, 2008 – Jan. 3, 2009.
Darling friends,
