Darling friends,

GO SAINTS!

As you know Louisiana is in state of euphoria over the Saints' win against the Eagles in the playoffs. As a result, my friends are furiously looking for tickets to go to Chicago. My heart will be cheering for them but we have a lot of fun events in New Orleans that will keep me very entertained throughout the week.

Last week, was a fascinating, eclectic week. I participated in the Anti-Crime March and demonstrated my frustration against the crime wave that is suffocating our city. It was wonderful to see the support of thousands of people who joined us on their lunch hour.

I also enjoyed very much Jeremy Davenport at Ogden After Hours. A few of us followed him to the MELANGE Restaurant where we saw his show and enjoyed the fabulous food by chef of Cuisine Eric Aldis.  Prior to seeing Jeremy's show I stopped at the Library Bar at the Ritz Carton for a few libations. The Library Bar is where mixologist extraordinaire Chris McMillan holds court. Make sure you ask him for his new cocktails. They are divine. Need to check it out!.

On Saturday, the weather was glorious.  I took advantage of it and went to see the re-enactment of the Battle of New Orleans at Chalmette Battlefield. It was very entertaining as the National Park Service rangers and living history experts dressed as civilians and soldiers fire cannons and muskets during the 192nd anniversary celebration of the Battle of New Orleans.

While everyone was heading to the game and partying in tailgating parties, I headed to see the wonderful photographic exhibition :"Moments in Time: New Orleans at the Crossroad"  presented by the New Orleans Photo Alliance  at  the New Orleans Academy of Fine Art, 5256 Magazine Street. Photographers in the exhibition include: Shannon Brinkman, Judy Cooper, L.J. Goldstein, Bryce Lankard, Andy Levin, Owen Murphy, Rick Olivier, Frank Relle, Victoria Ryan, Terrence Sanders, Richard Sexton,  Mark Sindler, Michael P. Smith, Jonathan Traviesa and my darling friend Steven Forster from the Times Picayune. The exhibition will travel to Tarragona, Spain at the end of February. It is a great show and make sure you see it before it goes to Spain.. 

Fiesta Sinfonica, the concert and the Ball were spectacular. I enjoyed so much multi-talented  Paquito d' Rivera and energetic maestro Carlos Miguel Prieto. It was such a joy to see them performing all the great melodies of my Spanish heritage.  I felt so proud of it. Bravisimo!Make sure you see my photoshow that catches the magic of the concert and the elegance of the ball.

As I mentioned before, this week we have a lot of fabulous events that will keep us going all week long.

This Tuesday, I am looking forward to "The Art of Living Well", a series of presentations and special events that focus on the finer aspects of living and learning, being presented by the Windsor Court Hotel. The first event will be January 16 at 6:00 p.m. when Louisiana native and now Los Angeles-based screenwriter, producer and director Bennett Joshua  Devlin will be signing his just released book, "Memory" in Le Salon. "Memory" is a debut psychological thriller of one man's journey through the memories of a killer.  Devlin's novel has also been adapted into a motion picture that will release in New York in March.  Our colorful, local socialite Sheila Devlin is the proud mother of  Bennett Joshua Devlin.  The book signing event is free and open to the public.

During 2007, the "Art of Living Well" series will offer a cultural, social or culinary program that features art, music, literature, cuisine, wines, architecture, history, etiquette or wellness. I will keep you informed!

On Wednesday, I will be hosting my monthly Round Table Luncheon at  Begue's at the Royal Sonesta Hotel . My featured speakers will be award winning novelist Julie Smith who will talk about "Adventure and Writing" and popular columnist Leonard Earl Johnson.  If you like to attend: call Noel at 504-553-2220, or email:  nscallan@royalsonestano.com: 

That same  evening there will be a very important meeting of the Second Wind New Orleans Renewing Small Business for Greater New Orleans at the Junior League of New Orleans Headquarters, 4319 Carondelet Street, from 6-9 p.m. This is the program created by Governor Blanco in which $100 million will be used to provide grants to much-needed small businesses that experienced more than 30% decline in revenues since Katrina. The grants are up to $20,000. I think every little bit helps for our way to economic development. For more information visit: www.secondwindnola.org

On Thursday, I am happy to announce that, in keeping with its mission of perpetuating the musical traditions of New Orleans culture, Preservation Hall is excited to present its February 2007 performance schedule. On Thursday nights the Hall will feature some of the cities most exciting Brass Bands including Treme Brass Brand, New Birth Brass Band and the James Andrews All-Stars.  The very popular Trombone Summit brings together some of our most talented trombonists including Fred Lonzo, Maynard Chatters and Glen David Andrews. The Tenor Summit, features saxophonists Elliot Callier, Stackman and Daniel "Weanie" Farrow. On Sunday afternoons the Hall will explore the roots of traditional Gospel with "In the Spirit" featuring Lars Edegran and seasoned vocalist Topsy Chapman. The French Quarter will heat up on Sunday evenings as the Shannon Powell Quartet takes up residency. Congratulations are in order for my darling friend Michael Paz who was just named Road Manager for the Preservation Jazz Band.

On Thursday, January 18,, The French American Chamber of Commerce's Annual Membership Dinner 2007 will take place at 6:30 p.m. at Dominique Restaurant, $65 per person, includes welcoming cocktail, guest speaker and a four-course dinner. For more information and reservations, e-mail info@faccla or call 504-561-0070. 

This weekend, I am looking forward to attending Food for Thought. The day-long event will take place on Saturday, January 20 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.at the Wyndham Hotel at Canal Place, 100 Iberville Street. The twelfth annual Williams Research Center Symposium: Food for Thought will be moderated by culinary historian Jessica Harris. The panel of presenters includes noted food critic Tom Fitzmorris; cookbook expert Jan Longone; curators Susan Tucker and Wendy Woloson; historian Sally K. Reeves; and Poppy Tooker, founder of New Orleans Slow Food. For a complete schedule and registration information, visit www.hnoc.org/programs/symposia.php

Do not forget that "What is Cooking in New Orleans? Culinary Traditions of the Crescent City"  at The Historic New Orleans Collection, 533 Royal Street just opened up and will be on exhibit until July7. It is free and open to the public. So do not miss it.

Please put in your calendar  that OffBeat is recognizing excellence in the local music industry with two events. The first is an invitation-only presentation of Business and Music Awards at the Howlin' Wolf Thursday, January 25 with a special performance by Marva Wright.

On Saturday, January 27, OffBeat will be recognizing their  Lifetime Achievement winners and announcing the music winners at the Best of the Beat at the House of Blues. Like last year, the event will  also present music in the House of Blues's main room and the Parish, with performances by Troy Andrews, Bonerama, Robert Walter, Washboard Chaz Blues Trio, Susan Cowsill, Rob Wagner, the Imagination Movers and Gal Holiday and the Honky Tonk Revue. Fats Domino will be recognized with a Lifetime Achievement award this year, and  will be  honor  with a tribute featuring Dr. John, Allen Toussaint, Kermit Ruffins, Jon Cleary, George Porter, Jr., David Egan, Al "Carnival Time' Johnson and more with a band that includes Lafayette's Lilâ Band of Gold Rhythm Section and sax players Herb Hardesty, Roger Lewis, Derek Huston and Elliot "Stackman" Callier.

The Domino tribute is presented by Bernard Productions, and the show is presented by Miller Brewing Company and sponsored by Capital One Bank, House of Blues New Orleans, The Howlin's Wolf, Glazer's Companies of Louisiana and WWL TV. The show is will be hosted by WWL TV anchor Eric Paulsen, and is a benefit for New Orleans Musicians' Hurricane Relief Fund with catering by Jacques-Imo's, Whole Foods, the Gumbo Shop, the Mother-in-Law Lounge, Schiro's, Tomatillo's, Custom Catering, Slice Pizzeria, Hubig's Pies, Palace Cafe, Jazz Tacos and many more. There are a limited number of tickets available for $20, when they're gone, tickets will be $25

I am sure there will be a lot more events but I just want keep you informed of these, so you could plan your week and your calendar.. Enjoy it and do not forget to check my SAVE A DATE at the end of my column and to visit my Photoshow to check out all the fun events that I attended. You may be in one of them: Just follow this link:

 http://www.photoshow.net/watch/YC3ZR7IX

Have a wonderful week!

TUESDAY, JANUARY 16

January 16. What's Cooking in New Orleans? Culinary Traditions of the Crescent City from January 16-July 7, 2007. The exhibit will feature an eclectic display of cookbooks, kitchen implements, and menus, as well as scenes of public markets and private kitchens, restaurants and groceries, and vendors and diners from the past and present.  The exhibit will also showcase several multimedia components, including culinary research stations; an interactive recipe exchange; and a documentary featuring interviews with area chefs and food experts. For more information visit:  www.hnoc.org

BENNETT JOSHUA DAVLIN. Windsor Court,Le Salon, 300 Gravier St., 523,6000.Louisiana native and now Los Angeles-based screenwriter, producer and director Bennett Davlin will be signing his just released book, “Memory” in Le Salon. “Memory” is a debut psychological thriller of one man's journey through the memories of a killer.  Davlin’s novel has also been adapted into a motion picture that will release in New York in March.  Our colorful, local socialite Sheila Devlin is the proud mother of Bennett Joshua Devlin.  The book signing event is free and open to the public.

AFTER THE STORMS. The Cabildo,701 Chartres St., Jackson Square.
National Geographic Magazine and the Louisiana State Museum have put together an exhibition of photographs by David Burnett & the 2006 New Orleans Photo Camp students.

 THE FESTIVE FLAVORS OF SPAIN . DECEMBER 1 -JANUARY 31. Omni Royal Hotel. St Louis and Royal Street. Festive Flavors of Spain, a brand-wide program running until January 31, 2007. Guests can enjoy award winning wines and special menus bursting with Spanish delights, such as the tortilla Espanola (Spanish omelet), Jamón Serrano (Spanish ham) and delicious regional cheeses (including cow, goat, and sheep cheeses) in New Orleans at The Omni Royal Orleans and the hotel’s award-winning restaurant, The Rib Room.

ORGAN AND LABYRINTH MEDITATION HOUR. Trinity Episcopal Church,1329 Jackson Ave., 522-0276. Albinas Prizgintas, with special guest performers, leads an hour of organ music and quiet meditation every Tuesday. 6 p.m.

JASON BERRY reads  LAST OF THE RED HOT POPPAS.Meeting Room,       East Bank Regional Library,4747 West Napoleon Ave., Metairie. 7:30 p.m.
 "Nobody understands Louisiana politics better than Jason Berry
  or writes so convincingly about its corruption, color, and  complexity. LAST OF THE RED HOT POPPAS had me laughing out loud and  turning pages as fast as I could."- Christine Wiltz, author THE LAST MADAM.

Alliance Francaise: Discussion in English on United Nations. Loyola University, College of Business (corner of Calhoun and Loyola Streets),  Miller Hall, Room 114, of Loyola University.Street parking is available. 5:30 to 7 p.m. the Alliance Francaise of New Orleans - New Orleans' French cultural and learning center – in partnership with the World Affairs Council of New Orleans, La Delegation Generale des Alliances Francaises aux USA, and Loyola University will present a lecture in English titled "Europe & the U.S.: Two Competing Views of the U.N." with journalist and author Pierre-Edouard Deldique.The cost is only $5 for students and members of sponsoring organizations
and $10 for all others.

REBIRTH BRASS BAND. Maple Leaf Bar, 8316 Oak St.,866-9359. Every Tuesday at 10 p.m.

JESSE McBRIDE PRESENTS THE NEXT GENERATION. Snug Harbor, 626 Frenchmen St, 8 AND 10 P.M. 504-669-4744 

528 Jazz Club  Presents: LARS EDEGRAN at 5:30 p.m., Cindy Scott at 8 p.m. -528 Fulton Street, 533-6117


   

WEDNESDAY,DECEMBER 17

January 17. ROUND TABLE LUNCHEON. Begue's at Royal Sonesta Hotel. Noon. Featured guests will be award-winning novelist Julie Smith who discuss "Adventure in Publishing and columnist Leornard Earl Johnson. For reservations call Noel at 504-553-2220, or email:  nscallan@royalsonestano.com

THNOC and NOMA Open Joint Exhibition. New Orleans Museum of Art.1 Collins C. Diboll Circle, City Park.  The exhibition includes paintings, watercolors, sculpture, ceramics, prints, and drawings by more than forty artists, including Josephine Crawford, Leonard Flettrich, Weeks Hall, Knute Heldner, Morris Henry Hobbs, Clarence Millet, Paul Ninas, William P. Spratling, Helen Turner, and Daniel Webster Whitney. The New Orleans Arts and Crafts Club: An Artistic Legacy, presented as part of a new partnership between The Historic New Orleans Collection and the New Orleans Museum of Art, is free to Louisiana residents. For regular admission prices, visit www.noma.org. For more information, visit www.hnoc.org.Until–May 31, 2007.Wednesday–Sunday, 10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

HOUSING ACCESSIBILITY TRAINING PROGRAM. Ashe Cultural Arts Center, 1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., 569-9070. -The Greater New Orleans Fair Housing Action Center presents a free one day training program on housing accessibility. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

WOMEN &WINE WEDNESDAY. La Cote Brasserie, 700 Tchoupitoulas St., 613-2350. -Women and Wine host an evening of networking and wine. Free admission. 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.


JAM SESSIONS BY MUSICIANS FOR MUSICIANS St. Anna's Episcopal Church, 1313 Esplanade Avenue (Between N. Rampart & N. Claiborne)in the Old Parish Building.
Support a Living Heritage. Featured Performers Invite You To Come and Jam!
7pm-9pm.The general public is invited with no cover charge.

VARLA JEAN MERMAN'S  ANATOMICALLY INCORRECT. Le Chat Noir,715 St. Charles Ave., 581-5812. Le Chat Noir presents Jeffrey Robertson in his play cabaret show that makes drag an art form. Wednesday -Saturday

MARK BRAUD- January  17, 24 & 31 --5:00 – 7:00 p.m . Masquerade, Harrah's Casino.Mark Braud, a famed New Orleans trumpeter, was inspired by his grandfather, legendary trumpeter John “Picket” Brunious, Sr. Braud has performed with artists such as Harry Connick, Jr., Dr. Michael White, Henry Butler and the legendary Eddie Bo. In 2002, Braud performed in the Broadway production, “One Mo’ Time.” He is currently a member of the “Harry Connick, Jr. Big Band,” and leads his own jazz band, “The New Orleans Jazz Giants,” and the brass band, “The Basin Street Brass Band.”

LUTHER KENT.  January 17, 24 & 31 – 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. Luther Kent, a celebrated blues musician in New Orleans, is the voice of Harrah’s New Orleans and Louisiana Lottery commercials, and the New Orleans Tourist Commission. Kent, often called a ‘world class singer,’ has traveled nationally and internationally to share his soulful voice with blues lovers. He was also inducted into the Louisiana Hall of Fame and the Louisiana Blues Hall of Fame. 

528 Presents: LARS EDEGRAN: 5:30P.M., JOHN BOUTTE AT 8 P.M. 528 Fulton Street, 533-6117

STEVEN WALKER QUINTET.  Snug Harbor, 626 Frenchmen St, 8 AND 10 P.M. 504-669-4744 

THURSDAY, JANUARY 18

January 18.The French American Chamber of Commerce's Annual Membership Dinner 2007  6:30 p.m. at Dominique Restaurant, $65 per person, includes welcoming cocktail, guest speaker and a four-course dinner. For more information and reservations, e-mail info@faccla or call 504-561-0070. 

Ogden After Hours. Lobby Atrium of The Ogden Museum of Southern Art's Stephen Goldring Hall. 925 Camp St. Performance and interview with invited artist: KENNY BROWN with support from the Mystic Knights of the Mau Mau.6:00 pm - 8:00 pm.Lobby Atrium of The Ogden Museum of Southern Art's Stephen Goldring Hall. R.L. Burnside's adopted son, Kenny Brown has grown up with the blues.Given guitar lessons by Blind Joe Callicott as a boy, Kenny honed his chops with the Burnside family band. When not playing guitar, he was doing construction work for Paul Burlison (guitar player for Howlin'  Wolf and Johnny Burnette and the Rock 'n' Roll Trio). An essential element of the Burnside sound, Kenny has also recorded one album under the watchful eye of Dale Hawkins of "Suzie-Q" fame. Having worked with R.L., Othar Turner and Junior Kimbrough, Kenny is the only "white guy" to earn the right to perform at Kimbrough's juke joint.

 TAKE ME OUT.  AN ENCORE.Marigny Theater, 1030 Marigny St. at St Claude, ."Take Me Out" Richard Greenberg's award-winning play about baseball and homophobia WILL HAVE AN ENCORE., you will have another opportunity to see it Jan 12-21 (Fri and Sat at 8 pm, Sun at 6 pm) with a special preview on Jan 11 (8 pm) since it's coming back for an encore.  Please call 948-9608 or 218-8559 for reservations.

The Big Easy Groovers- January  18, 25 & February 1 – 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Masquerade. Harrah's Casino.The Big Easy Groovers, led by saxophonist Roderick Paulin, perform soulful and energetic New Orleans music that gets a crowd moving. Paulin, a saxophonist, studied under his father Doc Paulin and legendary artist Ellis Marsalis. His music reminds New Orleanians that jazz has to not only ‘sound’ good—it has to ‘feel’ good. 

Bobby J. & Stuff Like That- January-  18, 25 & February 1 – 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. Masquerade, Harrah's Casino.Bobby J., an entertainer known for his explosive stage presence, has worked with Frankie Beverly & Maze, The Temptations, Gladys Knight and Billy Preston. Bobby J. & Stuff Like That, a group of dynamic performers, will take an audience through an experience of R&B and Motown, to contemporary and traditional jazz.   

528 Presents: LARS EDEGRAN: 5:30P.M., GEORGE FRENCH : 8 P.M. 528 Fulton Street, 533-6117

ED PERKINS with the Mike Esnault Trio. Snug Harbor, 626 Frenchmen St, 8 AND 10 P.M. 504-669-4744 

 Zydeco Night with  Mid-City Lane Rock’N’ Bowl, 4133 S. Carrollton Ave. 482-3133

JEREMY DAVENPORT. Melange, Ritz Carlton Hotel, 921 Canal Street, 524-1331. 9 p.m. Thursday-Saturday.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 19

OBITUARY COCKTAIL: OL'TOONES Saloon, 233 Decatur, Phone 529-3422 . Weekly gathering of locals at legendary saloons of New Orleans. Always from 6 to 7 p.m. Please check ww.orbituarycocktail.org for place of gathering. 

528 Presents: AMASA MILLER: 5:30P.M., LEAH CHASE: 8 P.M. 528 Fulton Street, 533-6117

Louisiana Music Factory Free Concert Series: 3 p.m.,  at 4 p.m.., 210 Decatur St.,504-586-1094. 

The French Quarter Bar at the RITZ:Armand St. Martin and his Bayou Bohemians (band)Ritz Carlton, Canal Street 9 p.m. to 1 p.m
 no smoking indoors. No cover, complimentary parking

CINEMA ALFRESCO AT BACCHANAL. 600 Poland Ave.,948-9111.Cinema Alfresco, 6:15pm until...!FREE!

DREAM ON ROYAL STREET.Ty Tracy Theatre, Gallier Hall, 1st floor, 545 St. Charles Ave.  Join the teenage cast of the NORD/Crescent City Lights Youth Theater for "The Dream on Royal Street," a madcap reinvention of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream set during Mardi Gras in New Orleans with a clever jazzy musical score by Alan Menken .Friday, January 12, 7:30 p.m.,Saturday, January 20 at Noon, and Sunday, January 21 at 3:00 p.m.Performances continue through January 28.Tickets are $12 . For tickets contact 598-3800 or log onto www.crescentcitylights.org

TONY GREEN  & GyPsY jAzZ.LIVE! at the COLUMNS HOTEL 3811 St. Charles Ave.8pm to 11pm in the ballroom. The young & talented accordion player PATRICK HARRISON & guitarist GREGORY GOOD will play thefirst hour.

RICKY GRAHAM'S I KNOW WHATIT MEANS. Le Chat Noir,581-5812

BUDDY: THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY. Jefferson Performing Arts Center, 400 Phlox St., Metairie, 885-2000;www.jpas.org --Jefferson Performing Arts Society presents a revival of its hit musical based on th elife and music of Buddy Holly. Kris Shaw directs Billy McGuigan, John "Spud" McConnell and others. 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Sunday at 2 p.m. Until January 28 

BUDDlRICKY GRhame

"PLAYING AT THE POLO" FRIDAY NIGHTS : Banu Gibson Trio 8 p.m. – 11 p.m. Polo Lounge, Windsor Court Hotel, 523-6000. 8 p.m. to 11 P.M. Midnight. Drawing each Friday night in the Polo Lounge for a one night stay at the Windsor Court Hotel. 

 ELLIS MARSALIS TRIO   Snug Harbor. 626 Frenchmen St, 8 AND 10 P.M. 504-669-4744 

SATURDAY, JANUARY 20

MAGAZINE STREET FARMERS MARKET. Magazine and Girods Streets;www.marketumbrella.org Crescent City Farmers Market holds its weekly Saturday market. Fresh produce, flowers and food available. 8 a.m. to noon.

GRETNA FARMER'S MARKET.  Huey P. Long Avenue, between 3rd && 4th Street .8:30AM until 12:30p.m.

January 20-  Food for Thought. The daylong event will take place on Saturday, December 20 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.at the Wyndham Hotel at Canal Place, 100 Iberville Street. The twelfth annual Williams Research Center Symposium: Food for Thought will be moderated by culinary historian Jessica Harris. The panel of presenters includes noted food critic Tom Fitzmorris; cookbook expert Jan Longone; curators Susan Tucker and Wendy Woloson; historian Sally K. Reeves; and Poppy Tooker, founder of New Orleans Slow Food. For a complete schedule and registration information, visit www.hnoc.org/programs/symposia.php

BYWATER ART MARKET. Markey Park, 700 block of Piety Street, between Royal and Dauphine Streets,944-7900;www.bywaterartmarket.com- Artwork for sale includes painting, textiles, sculptures,etc. Free admission. 9 a.m. to 4p.m.

BACCHANAL FREE WINE TASTING: 600 Poland Street, 948- 9111. Noon 'til 3pm. FREE wine tasting , noon - 3pm,5 - 10pm: Red Light Records

528 Presents:  AMASA MILLER 5:30P.M., INGRID LUCIA: 8 P.M. 528 Fulton Street, 533-6117

THE LOUISIANA RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL. The Louisiana Renaissance Festival always starts the first full weekend of November .Gates open at 10am through 5pm every festival day, rain or shine!
The Renaissance festival is known for having peasants, gypsies, nobles, knights, barons and visiting royalty. Villagers to look for include: Blacksmith, glassblower, carpenters, sculptors, potters, pig farmers, busty wenches, Scotsmen in kilts and men in tights.
The Renaissance is also known for entertainment and events such as: Shakespeare, juggling, fire eating, magicians, sword-fighting duels, birds of prey, and jousting.
FOOD - Even food has a deliciously medieval flavor. Huge turkey legs, steak on a stake, jester chips, bread bowls, gourmet mushrooms, and dozens of other items are all available. Adult tickets are $12.00, Child tickets are $7.00, (ages 6 to 12) Children under the age of 6 get in free.

DORIGNAC WINE AND SPIRIT FREE WINE TASTING. 710 Veterans Blvd. Dorignac´s Wine and Spirits invites customers to explore the world of wine every Saturday during their complimentary wine sampling from noon until 5pm..Featured wines will include varietals favorites such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Zinfandel, Pinot Noir, Shiraz and more. Wines from renowned wine producing regions including California, Italy, Australia, Bordeaux, Rhone, Alsace, Spain, Germany and Chile will be featured. Customers will have the opportunity to taste select wines from well-known producers as well as wines from up and coming boutique wineries. 

ROLAND GUERIN QUINTET. Snug Harbor. 626 Frenchmen St, 8 AND 10 P.M. 504-669-4744

JOHNNY ANGELS. Bombay Club,618 Conti St. 586-0972. 9:30 p.m.

 ANAIS ST. JOHN. Polo Club Lounge in the Windsor Court. 300 Gravier Street. 523-6000.   9 p.m. to 12 Midnight. Michael  Pellera Trio 6 to 9 p.m.No cover charge.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 21

TRINITY ARTIST SERIES. Trinity Episcopal Church. 1329 Jackson Ave., 522-0276;www.trinitynola,com- Trinity Artist Series presents a concert with organist Albinas Prizgintas and the Yellowdog Prophet Choir. Free 5p.m.

  
CHEF PETE COOKOUT :    There is ONE MORE HOUR to enjoy  delicious dinner under the stars...dinner starts at 5pm.!Live music by  - 9pm. No Cover Charge!Good News! Bacchanal has installed Chiminea fireplaces all over the patio. And a bonfire on cool nights. it's outdoors and it's WARM!

528 Presents:  AMASA MILLER 5:30P.M., PHILIP MANUEL: 8 P.M. 528 Fulton Street, 533-6117

BRENT ROSE PRESENT A TRIBUTE TO DEXTER GORDON . Snug Harbor, 626 Frenchmen St., 8 AND 10 P.M. 949-06 

 MONDAY, JANUARY 22

George French with Germaine Bazzle and special guest Juanita Brooks.Donna's Bar & Grill.800 N. Rampart9:30 pm.Traditional Jazz,Cover: $10.Free red beans, BBQ

 

528 Jazz Club  Presents:  MARC ADAMS 5:30P.M., TROI BECHET: 8 P.M. 528 Fulton Street, 533-6117

Jerry Jumonville and the Jump City Band.6:30.,Jazz Vipers   10pm and 2am.Spotted Cat
623 Frenchmen St.

CHARMAINE NEVILLE. Snug Harbor,626 Frenchmen St, Admission: 504-949-0696. 8 and 10 p.m


MARGARITA BERGEN  is a REALTOR with Latter & Blum, Inc., a licensed tour guide, a certified mixologist and a former columnist with City Life Magazine, Vocero News and Nosotros. She can be reached at margaritabergen@hotmail.com

SAVE A DATE:

 January 24 - SEAFOOD DINNER AT HERBSAINT: Seafood Dinner At Herbsaint
Will Support Crescent City Farmer's Market."In New Orleans, we don't celebrate the seasons, we
celebrate the seafood of the season," says Donald Link, owner-chef of Herbsaint.  Link will prove that point by offering a five-course dinner centered on the Louisiana seafood
of the season, prepared using recipes that spring fromhis own upbringing in the Cajun Country and thepolished style of Herbsaint.

January 25. OPENING OF HATS, THE MUSICAL . Harrah's .Hats!, the musical is based on a woman approaching her 50^th birthday who meets a group of women who are members of the Red Hat Society, a real-life organization of women over 50 who come together to celebrate womanhood. The play not only appeals to women over 50, but their daughters and sisters, husbands and sons.  The opening night of Hats! at Harrah's New Orleans is on January 25, at 7:00 p.m.

 January 26 "Hat Parade"  2:00 p.m. This parade, like the musical production Hats!, will be "A Celebration for Women and the Men Who Love Them," and will center around influential women in New Orleans. The parade will conclude with a celebration and "Mad Hatter" themed tea party on Fulton Street. I can't wait!

January 25- SAVION GLOVER. Tulane's McAlister Auditorium. The New Orleans Ballet Association | NOBA, present Classical Savion featuring Savion Glover. From Sesame Street to Broadway, tap superstar Savion Glover brings his latest smash hit to New Orleans for one performance only! Tickets can be purchased by calling the NOBA box office at (504) 522-0996 or TicketMaster at (504) 522-5555 or ordering online at www.nobadance.com. Single ticket prices are $30-$80 with discounts for students, seniors and subscribers.

JANUARY 27
OffBeat’s Best Of The Beat Awards: All-star tribute to Fats Domino with Allen Toussaint, Kermit Ruffins, Jon Cleary, Al “Carnival Time” Johnson, David Egan, Derek Huston, and the Lil’ Band of Gold Rhythm Section. Also performances by Troy Andrews, Bonerama, Robert Walter, Rob Wagner, Washboard Chaz Blues Trio, Susan Cowsill, Bobby Lounge, the Imagination Movers, Gal Holiday and other surprise guests. Proceeds will go to benefit the New Orleans Musicians’ Hurricane Relief Fund. House of Blues 6p-2a. (504) 944-4300,

 JANUARY 27-  JOIN THE CIRCUS.MEMBERS PARTY, ART AUCTION & FUN DRIVE! 7pmTHE BIG TOP GALLERY,1638 Clio St., 504.569.2700
MAKE THE BIG TOP YOUR MARDI GRAS HEADQUARTERS. MEMBERS GET IN FREE!

JANUARY 28- THE GONDOLIERS. Andrew Jackson Condominium, 1550 Second St(off St. Charles) 6 p.m. $35. The Women 's Guild of the NO Opera Association invite you to a Supper & Musicale featuring selections from Gilbert and Sullivan's "The Gondoliers." For reservation call 466-3453 

FEBRUARY 3- "Rue to Do at Zulu"  Mardi Gras Party at the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club is sponsored by Zulu Brother and King Jason IV, Stephen Rue. This Mardi Gras Party is open to the public (Cash Bar, No Admission Fee).  Come Celebrate at the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club, 732 N. Broad Street, New Orleans LA 70119. 8 pm till close.  For More Information: www.RuetoDoatZulu.com, StephenRRue@aol.com 504-529-5000.

FEBRUARY 9 .  ROMEO & JULIET. Convention Center Theatre. Music Inspired by the Star Crossed Lovers.Carlos Miguel Prieto, Conductor.James Arey, Host.Celebrate Valentine's Day with an exploration of the diverse musical settings of Shakespeare's classic tale by four composers.Berstein, West Side Story Overture, Tchaikovsky, Romeo & Juliet Overture-Fantasy.And works by Berlioz and Prokofiev.

FEBRUARY 10 - KREWE OF SHANGRI-LA  LA -TEE-DA. Grand Ballroom,  New Orleans Hilton, 8p.m. Strictly Formal. $85. E-mail : JJSUGAR77@COX.NET or 504-261-5043 or 225-209-599

February 14, Valentine's Day- Krewe of Libris Celebration: The Cabildo. 6:30 to 9:30 p. m.

FEBRUARY 20- MARDI GRAS 

MARCH 29-APRIL 1. TENNESSEE WILLIAM/NEW ORLEANS LITERARY FESTIVAL