Darling friends,
This is going to be a very exciting week. There are going to be more parties that I can handle specially on October 18, but what else is new?
Lee C. Bollinger, President of Columbia University and one of the nation's foremost First Amendment scholars will speak this Tuesday, October 14 at 5 p.m. in Room 110 at TulaneLawSchool, 6329 Freret St. in New Orleans. His lecture, "Uninhibited, Robust and Wide-Open: The Press and Freedom of the Press in the 20th and 21st Century." is free and open to the public. Olivier Latry, considered to be one of the best organist in the world and the titular organist of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris is playing a very special concert today, October 14 at 7:30 p.m. at the St. Louis Cathedral, The concert is free.
As every Tuesday,the Southern Food and Beverage Museum(SOFAB) in the Riverwalk is presenting Cinq a Sept-live music, food and from 5 to 7 p.m. After work,live music, food and wine After bring your fedoras and dancing shoes and drop by the museum for live music by the NEW ORLEANS GYPSY ALL STARS as they perform a melange of Django style swing, New Orleans style swing, Latin swing, and more swing. Five talented musicians familiar to New Orleans audiences from their work with Vavavoom, New Orleans Jazz Vipers, Hot Club of New Orleans and various other rag tag swing ensembles, team up to bring you a fusion of traditional New Orleans, Mardi Gras, New Orleans entertainment, New Orleans events, New Orleans music, New Orleans fundraiser, New Orleans food, New Orleans fun, New Orleans French Quarter
, latin and euro jazz. The New Orleans Gypsy Allstars are Bart Ramsey on accordion, Raphael Bas and Matt Johnson on guitars, Neti Vaan on fiddle, and Nathan Lambertson on standup bass. Also, enjoy complimentary hors d' oeuvres from SOUTH OF THE BORDER, and a cash wine bar provided by THE SAVVY GOURMET. Cinq a Sept guests receive 25% off all Southern Food and BeverageMuseum merchandise.
Comedian Chris Champagne is repeating his new show this Tuesday, October 14, and Friday October 17 at the
Fair Grinds Coffee House 8 PM $10 Cheap! and getting cheaper all the time, may start demanding Euros. "Non-Fat Voodoo", political satire, covering all the usual suspects in monologues, sketches and rants featuring Numa. Numa's Tour of New Orleans, The Harvard School of Government, Tarot Seminar, a Fairy Rant about Bobby Jindal and Numa at the Movies. Plus, call-in radio at its best, "Vent Your Spleen" as Numa takes calls.
My monthly Round Table Luncheon will be Wednesday, October 15 at noon at Begue's Restaurant of the Royal Sonesta Hotel. The exciting panel will be composed of Hon. Councilwoman Stacey Head, Eric Paulsen, Anchorman for WWL.TV(Channel 4) and Mark Singletary, Publisher of City Business.
As always, we are going to have an informative luncheon and you will be able to share with us, any exciting project that you are working on. I always invite you to come at 11: 30 a.m. so you can network and share brochures, etc and of course sip a wonderful welcoming champagne glass. Do not wait until the last minute to call Noel Scallan at 504-553-2220 or email her at nscallan@royalaonestano.com
As you probably know the New Orleans Film Festival is going on until October 16. Check out these events that are happening this week. For complete schedule check : www.neworleansfilmfestival.com
Louisiana writer/director Glen Pitre's new movie, The Man Who Came Back, set in post Civil War Thibodaux, will premiere Wednesday, October 15th at 7:15 p.m. at Canal Place Cinema as part of the New Orleans Film Festival. Its Emmy winning star Eric Braeden, best known as Victor Newman on the #1 rated show The Young & the Restless, will fly in to mingle with the audience at the event, which is open to the public. Tickets to the movie are available for $8.50 each on the web at www.neworleansfilmfest.com. All proceeds benefit the New Orleans Film Society.
Inspired by the infamous Thibodaux Massacre, the film stars, besides Eric Braeden, Billy Zane (Titanic), Sean Young (Blade Runner), Armand Assante (Belizaire the Cajun), Ken Norton (Mandingo), Carol Alt (Private Parts), and Academy Award-winner George Kennedy.
MUSIC MOVIES-Wednesday, October 15 & Thursday, October 16
Another special feature of NOFF 2008 will be MUSIC MOVIES—the last two days of the festival will feature many fantastic films about music and musicians, culminating in our Closing Night Feature presentation, the acclaimed blues musical Dark Streets. In addition, NOFS is collaborating with the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Foundation to present Sync Up, an event that explores the junction of music and film, and includes two festival panels: Composing for Film, and Licensing Music for Film, on Thursday October 16. Look for other music-related performances and special appearances!
FESTIVAL CLOSING NIGHT-Thursday October 16th
Again, Canal Place Cinema will be the scene of a star-studded red-carpet premiere! The closing night film, Dark Streets, will be followed by a fabulous party and concert at the House of Blues in the French Quarter, with performances by stellar artists including Dr John and Chris Thomas King. (Please note: tickets to the closing night concert, a benefit for the New Orleans Film Society, must be purchased separately and are not part of any Festival package.)
You can purchase tickets online at neworleansfilmfest.com or at the venue
On Wednesday, October 15, from 5:30 to 8 p.m., once again you will be able to experience an evening of cultural indulgences at the JW Marriott Lobby Lounge on Canal Street, featuring works by Local Artist : Mickey Strain of
MStrain Creations (3-Dimensional Paintings with a New Orleans Flair).Live Entertainment by: Tony Seville
(Multi-instrumentalist) Wine Tasting and complimentary Hors D’oeuvres .
On Wednesday, October 15th, from 5:30 to 7:30pm at Tulane School of Architecture, Richardson Memorial Hall, Room 204,Global Green is proud to partner with AIA New Orleans Chapter and the the U.S. Green Building Council-LA to present a monthly panel discussion series on issues of sustainability in the built environment. This month, we are presenting a panel titled, "Sustainability, Adaptive Reuse & Renovation in Local Architecture - an architects' approach to sustainability within the existing urban context."
The panel is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served beginning at 5:30pm, and the panel will begin promptly at 6pm.
On October 15-FALL INTO FASHION TO BENEFIT LOUISIANA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
“Fall into Fashion” is the Symphony Volunteer Inc.’s annual fundraiser to benefit the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, the only musician-owned orchestra in the United States. Wine and "Mozartinis," appetizers and a fabulous fashion auction awaits you at the Encore Shop, 7814 Maple Street from 6:00-9:00 p.m. Tickets $25 in advance or $30 at the door. For reservation call Linda Ferguson at 504-282-0709.
October 15- Andrea's Capri Blue Piano and Wine Bar, 3100 19th St at Ridgelake, Metaire is presenting "Wine Down" from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.Don't forget that my talented friend Mary Flynn Thomas sing every Saturday at 9 p.m.
October 15 and October 16-19- LOUISIANA CANCER RESEARCH CONSORTIUM: KEY TO THE CURE KICKOFF GALA and Shopping Weekend
Darling, get your credit card ready for this luxury Shopping Weekend from October 16-19, sponsored by Saks Fifth Avenue and Mercedes Benz USA to benefit cancer research programs. Saks Fifth Avenue and the Shops at Canal will be the setting for the annual Key to the Cure Kickoff Gala on Oct. 15, 6 -9 p.m. as it celebrate its 25th anniversary. The Gala will include culinary creations from our legendary New Orleans restaurants and libations from Republic National Distributing Company and live entertainment. Tickets for gala $50 each. Call 504. 988-6592 or 504-988-6064.
October 16-The Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans and Acadiana is presenting 10/16 Bonerama at Lafayette Square from 5 :30 to 7p.m.
October 16- BIG EASY AWARD FOUNDATION’S 6th ANNUAL REDS, WHITES & THE BLUES
The Sixth Annual Reds, Whites & The Blues, the exciting new wine, food and music event returns to City Park’s Pavilion of the Two Sisters on Thursday October 16, 2008 from 6-9 pm. Select Brands wine brokers and Gambit Weekly host the event to benefit the Big Easy Entertainment Awards Foundation.
Over 200 wines will be pouring as talented Harry Mayronne Trio and guest vocalist Ingrid Lucia provide the entertainment, plus culinary offerings from eleven of the top restaurants in our area (and cheeses from Dorignac’s). Tickets $60 . For reservation call 504-483-3129.
October 16-UNVEILING OF 2009 FIREFIGHTERS CALENDAR
Put on a cool dress or bring a fan to cool you off when the sexy New Orleans firefighters unveiled their 2009 Calendar at the courtyard of Pat' O Brien from 5-9 p.m. The firefighters will be in person to autograph their photos in the calendar. Pat O's is creating a special drink to chill off the event. Cash Bar and firehouse food for sale as well as a silent auction. Proceeds to benefit the damaged New Orleans
firehouses.
DOS JEFES UPTOWN CIGAR BAR, 5535 TCHOUPITOUAS ST.,(504) 891 8500 is presenting:
THU 10/16 RICK TROLSEN @ 9 30
FRI 10/17 GEORGE FRENCH @ 10
SAT 10/18 EVAN CHRISTOPHER @ 10
October 17- The Obituary Cocktail Society is meeting at the Library Bar at the Ritz Carlton as usual from 6 to 7 p.m. Ladies are encouraged to wear hat in honor Marti Speight who loved this lovely bar now a private cigar club.
October 17- The Bombay Club presents at 9 p.m. talented clarinestist Tim Laughin, Jazz on Friday and Troi Bechet playing jazz and Rand B on Saturday. Pianist Phillip Melacon plays Sunday through Sunday.
October 17-The Historic New Orleans Collection celebrates our city’s culture with Concerts in the Courtyard, a series featuring live local music and cocktails in The Collection’s beautiful French Quarter courtyard at 533 Royal Street.The fall series continues Friday, October 17, with a performance by Ingrid Lucia & the Flying Neutrinos and cocktails by Sazerac Rye Whiskey. Ingrid Lucia and The Flying Neutrinos have been touring, writing and recording together for at least two decades (the group started as a family band). Throughout the evening, Sazerac Rye Whiskey will feature their signature cocktail, which is often hailed the original cocktail. Admission for this event is free for members of The Historic New Orleans Collection and $10 at the door for all other guests. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and the shl begin at 6:00 p.m. The fall series will conclude November 21 with Theresa Andersson and selections from NOLA Brewing Company. For more information, call (504) 523-4662 or visit www.hnoc.org.
October 17-Secrets in Lace Presents Bustout Burlesque in The Mystick The Royal Sonesta Hotel Returns 1950's-Style Entertainment to Bourbon Street Turn back the clock to a moment in time when ladies donned fine hats, slipped on stockings with their high heels, and grabbed a pair of white gloves for a night out on the town with their man.
That was Bourbon Street during the 1950's in its heyday. Today experience the glamour and excitement of traditional Burlesque in The Mystick at the Royal Sonesta Hotel..Show times:8 pm and 10 pm.Tickets are from $25. Preferred seating will also be available.Please call 504-586-0300 to purchase tickets in advance.
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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.
Saturdays, October 18, & 25, 2008
Vocalist Anais St. John with The Harry MayronneTrio -9 p.m. – Midnight
Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays
Pianist Michael Pellera
7 p.m. – 11 p.m. - Thursdays
7 p.m. – 9 p.m. - Fridays
6 p.m. – 9 p.m. – Saturdays
Sundays - Wednesdays
Pianist Jim Harris-6 p.m – 10 p.m.
Sunday Brunch
Christopher Kohl Trio- 11 a.m – 2 p.m.
Oktoberfest is underway at The Deutsches Haus, 200 S. Galvez Street.. It’s that time of year when the glories of German culture, music, food and especially! " beer" is celebrated in Germany and among the New Orleans German community. Oktoberfest began on September 26 and ends on Friday, October 31. The festival is held every Friday from 3 p.m. to 1a.m., and every Saturday from 6 p.m. to 1a.m. Deutsches Haus was founded in 1928 as a benevolent and social organization for local Germans and it keeps those grand traditions alive today. Beifallsrufe! (Cheers!)
DIE! MOMMY! DIE! runs through October 19 at Le Chat Noir, 715 St. Charles Avenue. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 6 p.m. Tickets are $26 on Fridays and Saturdays, $21 on Sundays, and can be reserved at http://www.norunningwithscissors.com/ or 504-581-5812.
October 18-OGDEN MUSEUM OF SOUTHERN ART: O What a Night Gala.
Noted architect Arthur Davis Q. Davis will the recipient of the Opus Award to be presented at the Gala on Oct 18 from 6:30 to 11:30 p.m. at the museum,925 Camp Street. Wine will be flowing at this evening of art, music and good company. Tickets start at $300 per person including Patron Party on October 17. Call 504-59-9613
October 17- 1 Film, 6 musical performances, 4 poets, 6 artists will gather at Sweet Lorraine's 1931 St. Claude Ave.at 6 p..m. where the film ""New Orleans 2005: The Wounded City TM"will premiere the evening. The film was produced by my darling friend PHYLLIS PARUN, Bywater resident, New Orleans native sculptor-poet-culturer has lived, worked, and created in her hometown her entire life. Après deluge 2005, using a donated Sony camera,
traveling in borrowed cars on a bike and on foot, Parun took pictures of this fallen city. Phyllis never crossed a property line and never violated sacred spaces. The result is a meditation on the diaster, and a haunting personal journey by this talented native
artist.
ARTISTS AND ARTISANS EXHIBITING: Laura Bruno - Fine Art Photography, Kathy Connolly - Small Sculptures and Unique Crafts, Jean Jordan - New Orleans-Themed, Wearable Sewing and Embroidery, Terri O'Brien - Acrylic on canvas, and Mixed Media, Trish Poynot - Various Media Paintings, Photography, and Sculpture, Lesley Wells - Archectectural Photography. Visit http://www.ladyfestneworleans.org/schedule.html
October 18
LSUMEDICAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION: Fall Gala
Vince Vance and the Valiants are the headliners for this annual gala of the LSU Medical Alumni Association at the New Orleans Hilton from 7 to 11p.m. The gala will feature live and silent auctions, open bar and New Orleans food. Tickets $150 individual . Call 504-568-4009
October 18 -CHINCHUBA INSTITUTE’S KIDSPEAKLEARNINGCENTER: Gala and Silent Auction.
The Preservation Resource Center, 923 Tchoupitoulas will be the setting for the first annual gala “Look who is Talking Now” Gala to benefit the Chinchuba Institute from 7:00 p.m. till 9:30 p.m. Entertainment by Benny Grunch and the Bunch and Becky Allen. Food by local restaurants, drinks, dancing and door prizes. Roop Raj, WDSU Channel 6 news anchor,will be the MC. Councilman Arnie Fielkow and his Dr. Susan Fielkow will serve as co-chair of the event. $35 per person or $50 per couple. Call:504-263-2067
October 18-SAVE OUR CEMETERIES: All Saints Soiree
The lovely home of Victor and Angela Castellon in Old Metaire will serve as the setting for the 22nd All Saint Soiree to benefit Save Our Cemeteries. The patron party will feature food by Bayona Restaurant and other eateries from 7 to 8 p.m. and the soiree from 8 to 11 p.m. will feature music by Banjos + 2, in addition to live auction. Tickets $100 per person for patron and party or $65 for soiree for nonmembers. For reservation call 504-525-3377.
October 18-19-LAKE PONTCHARTRAIN BASIN MARITIME MUSEUM: Madisonville Wooden Boat Festival.
Wooden Boats, music, food, arts and crafts, antiques cars show and all kind of fun await you at the bank of the TchefuncteRiver from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days of the festival. Admission $10 per person. For reservation call 985-845-9200.
October 19-FEAST WITH THE STARS-Parkway Partner Program’s annual “Feast with the Stars” jazz brunch will take place at Gallier Hall from 11:30 am to 2 p.m. It will feature celebrities, legendary chefs’ signature dishes, music and auctions. Admission $75 and up.. For reservation call 504-620-2224.
October 19. Domingo Latino at 4:00 p.m. at Botanical Garden
Come enjoy this outdoor concert with music by Julio and Cesar (4 p.m.), Patrice Fisher and Arpa (5 p.m.), Rumba Buena (6 p.m.) on the Robert B. Haspel Outdoor Garden Stage. Featuring Latin Food, Art, and Dance. Bring your chairs and blankets. No outside food and beverage. No pets allowed. $6, Children under 12: Free -(504)483-9386
October 19. Nickel A- Dance-Ray’s Boom Boom Room, 508 Frenchmen, 4-7 p.m.Free concert for the whole family
Steve Pistorius & his Southern Syncopators
October 20- The New Orleans-born Trumpeter Marlon Jordan will be performing at Maximo’s Italian Grill, 1117 Decatur Street, from 7:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m.
The Rib Room of the Royal Orleans Hotel and Chef Anthony Spizale is inviting everyone to come and experience "Savor the Flavors of France.” An exciting menu of acclaimed wines, traditional champagne and inspired cuisine from October 1st to December 28. Complimentary parking.
Darling as you know at the end of this month is Halloween but in New Orleans we just can not wait for a party and we are celebrating early:
HALLOWEEN EVENTS
Thursday, October 16-Bad to the Bone, a benefit for the Humane Society of Louisiana, presented by Hurwitz Mintz & Petcetera .Republic New Orleans, 828 S. Peters St.
Grab a costume and your favorite furry pooch and get ready to strut your stuff down the runway for a special haunting fashion show. There will be special treats for humans and their pets along with special celebrity judges including Where Y’ at Magazine’s very own publisher Josh Danzig. Tickets are $25 for humans and $15 for dogs.
Friday, October 17, 8 PM -Unmask the Cure 2008: Vice & Virtue benefiting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation..
Michaul’s Live Music Restaurant, Le Bon Temp Room, 840 St. Charles Ave.
Guests at Unmask the Cure will “trick-or-treat” at sample stations from local restaurants and sweet shops, as well as sample various adult beverages. This event will have a costume contest, a silent auction featuring artwork, restaurant gift certificates, and one of a kind experiences. The Vice & Virtue ball will also feature various booths, sponsored by local businesses showcasing their products for adult trick-or-treaters along with great entertainment. Tickets are $20/person - groups of 20 or more are $15. Masks are required and costumes are highly encouraged.
Friday, October 17, 6-9 PM-Ghosts in the Oaks at CityPark CityPark, CarouselGardens and Storyland
Bring the kids out for this fabulous fall adventure located in the heart of Storyland, where they will find treats, crafts, and loads of fun around every corner. Tickets are $12 for Friends of City Park members and $15 for the general public.
Open every Fri. & Sat. in Oct. + Oct. 30-Nov. 1-House of Shock
319 Butterworth St., (underneath the Huey P. Long Bridge, east bank), 734-SHOCK
The House of Shock is known for its outdoor freak show atmosphere that includes live music, stunts, and pyrotechnics, always leaving the crowd in awe. With Pantera’s Phil Anselmo holding his version of a haunted court, including members of metal bands disguised and shocking guests, it becomes a family affair, bringing everyone together and freaking out the locals with the strong satanic themes throughout. This adventure is not for the young, meek, or those not able to handle a trip to the darker side. This heavy-metal controversial occult version of a haunted house also has merchandise, a full bar and concession stand, games and themed entertainment to complete the show. Tickets are $20. For more information visit www.houseofshock.com.
Open October 16-19, 23-Nov. 1 -The Haunted Mortuary Haunted House
4800 Canal Street, New Orleans
Take a walk in a place that really is truly haunted with spirits, and that coldness you feel may just be a real life paranormal visitor having fun in your tour group as you go through three floors of fright. Legend states that over 100 years ago, a dead body came in that wasn’t dead at all, but instead was a vampire whose blood was drained; then the frightful experiments began. This is a professional Haunted Attraction from PSX Worldwide Audiovisual Technologies that blends together high tech animatronics with visual effects, delivering “in your face” horror. Tickets are $20, $30 for VIP “Skip The Line.” For more information, visit www.themortuary.net.
Thursday October 30th, 6:00pm-Taylor’s Howlin’ Halloween.
Join us for Howlin’ Halloween, our 2nd annual canine costume party and benefit for canine cancer. There will be a costume parade, best costume contest, treats for the dogs, raffle items, wine for the owners and lots of fun for all! We’ll also have a memorial wall where you can bring photos to honor those pets who have been lost to canine cancer. This year’s event is also a benefit with funds going to the National Canine Cancer Foundation (http://www.wearethecure.org/) and specifically to “Suni’s Fund” which is focused on supporting grants for Hemangiosarcoma cancer research so that accurate diagnoses, preventative treatments and a cure can be found! If you have a dog related gift you’d like to donate for the raffle, please contact beth@swirlinthecity.com. This event is limited to 50 people and their four legged counterparts, please call to reserve your spot.$25 Swirl Wines
3143 Ponce de Leon,Phone: 304-0635 | Fax: 304-0644 The New Orleans Garden Society is presenting their annual Halloween Hat Contest, Fashion Show and Luncheon at the Audubon Tea Room. The doors open at 10:30 a.m. and at 11:15 a.m. the Hat Contest and Judging take place. Tickets are $45 per person.
October 30-Bewitching Affair
The New Orleans Garden Society is presenting their annual Halloween Hat Contest, Fashion Show and Luncheon at the Audubon Tea Room. The doors open at 10:30 a.m. and at 11:15 a.m. the Hat Contest and Judging take place. Tickets are $45 per person.
October 31--GREATER NEW ORLEANS FIRST RESPONDENT FUND: Krewe of Boo Halloween Parade/Party
The Krewe of Boo- New Orleans' Official Halloween Parade- is the newest addition to the City's festival season!
Created by New Orleans' own Blaine Kern Sr., the mastermind producing Mardi Gras for over 60 years, the Krewe of Boo will be unlike any other parade in the world. The first ever Halloween Parade of the Krewe of Boo to benefit the Greater New Orleans First Respondent will roll on October 31 starting at 5:15 p.m. in Elysian Fields and Decatur Street, passing in front of St Louis Cathedral and Cafe Du Monde, rolling along Canal, then it makes an u-turn where Bourbon and Carondolet intersect with Canal, proceeds backs toward the river and will end up at the new East Bank Blaine Kern Studios near the robin Street Wharf, where there will be a post-parade soiree called the Halloween Costume Expose. . This black and orange extravaganza is outfitted in first-class décor, exquisite Mardi Gras World props, themed lighting, thousands of costumed patrons, and phenomenal entertainment! Membership is $650 and party afterward is $100 per person. I am a lieutenant in the Wolfman float so if you will like to write with me send me an e-mail at margaritaberen@hotmail or just visit www.kreweofboo.org and tell them that you want to be with me.
October 31, 7:30 p.m. BRAVO Witch's Brew at the home of the King and Queen of Witch's Brew -4509 St Charles Avenue. Costumes are encouraged and a prize will be given to the top 3 costumes. Cost is $35 per person to benefit Bravo, the volunteer organization of the New Orleans Ballet Association. Need to make reservation by October 29 by calling 522-0996, ext 208
Margarita Bergen,Realtor LATTER & BLUM 811 Marigny Street, Unit C New Orleans, Louisiana70117 Tel/504-947-0555 Cell 504-495-9181 Fax/504-940-6201
Darling friends,
