There is nothing sweeter than starting your week with the Saints being victorious. GO SAINTS, GO!
Last week, I started my by attending the elegant United Way's Alexis de Tocqueville Society Gala, that bestowed its prestigious 2009 award to local businesswoman and philanthropist Phyllis Taylor. The exquisite dinner was held at the newly renovated Roosevelt Hotel. The entire St. Augustine Marching 100 band strolled through the ballroom and serenaded Mrs. Taylor to the delight of the guests.
New Orleans Museum of Art's annual Odyssey Ball was spectacular.. I dressed like a princess to fit in with the Walt Disney's “Princess and the Frog” theme. The producer, the artist director and some of the other big brass from the Disney Company were in town to promote the film, which uses the city of New Orleans and the Bayou Country as its backdrop. This is the first time that a Disney animated film has ever used a real live city as its setting, so we are grateful for the publicity that this movie will bring to our beloved New Orleans. Earlier that day we were shown a clip of the film and were given an advance preview of the Disney art exhibit at NOMA. I cannot wait to see the rest of the film, which opens in theaters here on December 11, but I urge you to come and see the exhibition, "Dreams Come True," at NOMA. It will run until March 14, 2010.
The wedding of my friends Cheryl Mintz and Brett Bauman on Saturday is going go down in the social circles as the wedding of the decade in New Orleans. The exquisite Mintz mansion and the beautiful courtyard by the pool, served as the setting for the Cinderella-style wedding with a pumpkin style carriage at the end, which I missed since I need to remove myself from soirees that have flowing champagne, caviar, fresh and b-b-q oyster many food stations. The big band led by Lief Peterson kept everyone dancing. Congratulation Cheryl and Brett Bauman!
I also need to congratulate the WindsorCourtHotel and its Grill Room Restaurant in downtown New Orleans that just received 2010 Four Star Award from Forbes Travel Guide, formerly Mobil Travel Guide. The Windsor Court is the only Louisiana hotel to receive an FTG ranking. The Grill Room is one of only 156 restaurants to receive the prestigious rating and one of only two in Louisiana. According to the FTG, the rating signifies that the hotel and restaurant are “two of the finest establishments in the world, delivering guests an experience beyond their expectations.”
My friend Jacquee Carvin wants to remind about the incredible Bob Edes, Jr. in the Pulitzer and Tony Award-Winning Southern premiere of I am My Own Wife at Southern Repertory Theater in Canal Place. Shows run Thursday-Sunday. Directed by Carl Walker, a co-production of All Kinds Of Theatre and Southern Rep. Go to www.southernrep.com for ticket information.
This is going to be another busy week for me since the most elegant fundraiser of the Hispanic Community - the Azucar Ball is taking place this Saturday at the Intercontinental Hotel, with the theme Cabaret Tropicana. The funds raised will benefit the New Orleans Heritage Foundation It should be a lot of fun.
I am also involved in the other fabulous fundraiser: “Walk In Our Shoes” Wall of Fame Gala.
Early Childhood & Family Learning Foundation (ECFLF) hosts an elegant gala to honor New Orleans natives who have achieved national acclaim and are role models to New Orleans’ children. Proceeds benefit MahaliaJacksonEarlyChildhood & FamilyLearningCenter. The majestic lobby of the First NBC Bank, 201 Baronne Street, will serve as the setting for the fundraiser which will be from 7-10 p.m. Read below for the huge list of honorees.
Prior to Saturday, I will be attending New Orleans Opera Association's production of Romeo et Juliet at the MahaliaJacksonTheatre of the Performing Arts. And, as they do on the third Thursday of November every year, the Whole Foods store at Magazine and Arabella streets and in Metairie will release the latest Beajolois Noveau vintage with a series of soirees commemorating the occasion.
Before getting into listing this week’s events, my dear friend and editor, Dean Shapiro, asked me to make the following announcement:
CALLING ALL FORMER GUIDE NEWSPAPERS EMPLOYEES
We are looking for people who worked for the Guide Newspaper Corporation between 1980 and 1989 to attend a reunion of former Guide employees on Saturday, November 28. It could be in any capacity, from the press room to the layout, sales, news or executive offices. If you fit this description and are interested in attending, please contact Dean Shapiro at deanslist2@aol.com for more details.
And now, here’s what’s happening this week:
Wednesday, November 18 HORNETS UNVEIL NEW UNIFORM There will be a press conference to unveil the New Orleans Hornets' special uniform at 3 p.m. at Mardi Gras World’s East Bank location in the former Robin Street Wharf (Henderson Street at the river, adjacent to the Morial Convention Center). The event, which is freeand open to the public, will include appearances by Julian Wright, Darren Collison, and team mascot and cheerleaders, Hugo Hornet and the Honeybees. Don’t miss out on a day that is sure to go down in Hornets’ history!
Wednesday, November 18 AN EVENING OF CULTURAL INDULGENCES Experience An Evening of Cultural Indulgences from 5:30-8 p.m. at the JW Marriott Lobby Lounge featuring works by local artist Isabelle Jacopin. Live entertainment by Johnny Pennino (tenor sax) and a special appearance by the New Orleans Fire Fighters.
The calendar, "New Orleans Fire Fighters Look Hot," will be available for sale and will help raise funds for the purchase of a mobile command van for the NOFD. Some of the firemen wibe on hand to autograph the calendars! Go to www.hotnolafirefighters.com for more information. Spirit tasting and complimentary hors d'oeuvres. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS LIMITED OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE ORIGINAL ARTWORK BY ISABELLE JACOPIN AT SPECIAL STUDIO PRICES.
Wednesday, November 18
"The New Orleans Mayors: A History of the Mayoralty Since 1946"
The series continues with a panel discussion about the administration of Ernest "Dutch" Morial, mayor from 1978 to 1986. Moderated by WDSU's Norman Robinson, the panel features reporter Warren Bell, political consultant Cheron Brylski, former Morial adviser Ron Gardner and Orleans Parish Criminal Sheriff Marlin Gusman. By gathering together scholars, ex-staffers, activists, and journalists who covered City Hall, the series seeks to create public dialogue and historical understanding in the months before the 2010 mayoral election.
The schedule of remaining panel discussions, on Wednesdays at 7 p.m., is as follows:
December 2: Sidney Barthelemy, moderated by Dr. Ed Chevernak, UNO (with a 6 p.m. screening of "Among Brothers," a documentary on the 1986 election) December 16: Marc Morial, moderated by Dennis Woltering, WWL-TV News January 13: Ray Nagin, moderated by Clancy DuBos, Gambit Weekly
Admission is free. Space is limited and seating is on a first-come, first serve basis. The LouisianaHumanitiesCenter is located at 938 Lafayette Street, at the corner of O'Keefe. Parking is available behind the building. For more information, contact LHC Program Director Brian Boyles at 504-620-2632 or boyles@leh.org.
Wednesday, November 18
DUSK AT DEGAS The Edgar Degas Foundation's popular “Dusk at Degas” program returns, presenting live music in a concert setting on alternate Wednesdays in November. This Wednesday’s Courtyard Concert features the New Orleans Moonshiners from 5:30-9 p.m. Degas House is located at 2306 Esplanade Avenue. Tickets to each concert are $10 at the door for the general public; and $5 for Edgar Degas Foundation members. Free parking available at the Musicians' UnionBuilding, 2401 Esplanade Avenue. Event security by NOPD. Go to info@degashouse.com or visit at www.degashouse.blogspot.com. Delicious cuisine by Daniel Esses of Esses Foods. Cash bar.
Thursday, November 19
LIGHTING OF THE FRENCH MARKET'S CHRISTMAS TREE The French Quarter will go up in lights on November 19 for the 2009 Holiday Season. The Pontalba Buildings will be all dressed up to frame a towering Christmas tree set directly across from Jackson Square on Decatur Street. WashingtonArtilleryPark is the perfect setting for a French Quarter Christmas Tree, where it can also be seen from the Riverfront Streetcar line and the Mississippi River. Festivities begin at 4:45 p.m. with holiday cocktails, live music, and costumed characters, and the tree lighting will take place at 6:00. French Market Corporation, French Quarter businesses, the RTA and media sponsor WWNO invite all to be part of this special moment. The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra's Brass Quintet will first serenade the public with classical holiday music, followed by the New Wave Brass Band, who will alert everyone that the lighting is about to occur.
Master of Ceremonies is Kenneth Ferdinand, Executive Director, French Market Corporation. He will present the sponsoring entities at 5:45 p.m., including representatives Charles Napoli, Board President, French Market Corporation; Eric Reitman, FQBA president; Cesar R. Burgos, Chairmen of the Board of Commissioners, RTA; Jacquelyn Brechtel Clarkson, City Councilmember At-Large. St. Nicholas will lead a second line to Dutch Alley for more live music with Cullen Landry and the Midnight Streetcar. The festivities will go on until 8 pm. Surrounding shops will be open throughout the event.
Thursday, November 19
First Beaujolais Nouveau!
The Whole Foods Market Arabella Station store, 5600 Magazine Street at Arabella, will celebrate the arrival of this year’s vintage of Beaujolais Nouveau with the first bottle uncorked at 5:30 p.m., followed by fireworks and a parade through the store. From 6-7 p.m. there will be a Beaujolais Nouveau food and wine pairing with cheeses and holiday fare, along with special Georges Deboeuf trivia and giveaways. The event is free! Call 504-899-9119.
Also, in conjunction with “Beaujolais Day,” there will be a “Corks N Canvas Painting & Wine Soiree” with live music at the Whole Foods Market in Metairie at 3420 Veterans Blvd., from 12- 4 p.m. This event is also free. The Veterans store will unveil its exclusive Beaujolais Nouveau 2009 label. Guests will sample the Beaujolais as well as other French wine and cheese pairings. From 12-2 p.m., Corks N Canvas will be on-hand to facilitate a contest for guests to paint the exclusive 2009 Beaujolais Nouveau label and the band, Some Like It Hot, will provide live music. Sample wine and cheese while exploring your creative side to assemble your own masterpiece. Grand prize includes a Whole Foods Market gift card. Limit of six participants for Corks N Canvas event. Call Corks N Canvas to reserve a spot at (504) 832-5536. For other information call the store at (504) 888-8225
November 19-22
Soul Asylum Star To Appear at Words & Music, 2009
The Faulkner Society will be presenting diverse musical entertainment during its festival, “Words & Music 2009,” which runs November 19-22. During the Society's 20th annual meeting, “Faulkner for All,” on Saturday, November 21, the internationally popular drummer, singer, recording star, and songwriter Dave Pirner, co-creator of Soul Asylum will join other members ofWes and Eugene's Cabinet of Wonders, in a special edition performance of this exciting group of “benign schizophrenics, who are sometimes compelling writers and sometimes equally exciting musicians.” "Co-wonders" and hosts are Wesley Stace the author, who performs as a folk rocker under the stage name of John Wesley Harding, and late night TV and cabaret comedian and author Eugene Mirman with their guests, fiction writers Laurie Lindeen, Laura Lippman, Rick Moody, and Tom Piazza, who also are all first-class musicians.
The Society also is cooperating with the New Orleans Opera Association to celebrate Opera Week in New Orleans. The Tim Laughlin Triowill entertain at After Hours at the Napoleon House and The Jumbo Shrimp Jazz Band will play for lively dancing after the Cabinet of Wonders performance.
November 13-22
Opera Week in New Orleans
Celebrate Opera in New Orleans, “America's First City of Opera!”
Opera has become such a vital part of the American musical fabric that over 90 companies and organizations nationwide are participating in and celebrating the first ever National Opera Week. In concert with the New Orleans Opera Association, the Faulkner Society will present a mini performance of passages from Roméo et Juliet as the opening entertainment of the 20th annual meeting of the Pirate's Alley Faulkner Society at 5:30 p. m. on November 21. The performance will take place with cocktails in the Queen Anne Ballroom of the Hotel Monteleone, celebrating its tenth year as the city's only hotel designated as a national literary. To reserve now for this event, featuring performances by the LSU Opera and Tulane's Shakespeare Festival, or for any event of Words & Music, go to www.wordsandmusic.org and then click on Words & Music under What We Do, or email Faulkhouse@aol.com.
Here are some more events related to National Opera Week in New Orleans:
· November 18: Everyone is invited to the St. Tammany Parish Library in Covington for the “Romeo et Juliet” Opera Orientation by Paul Cimino. 6-7:30 p.m.
· November 18: Student Preview of “Romeo et Juliet,” 7 p.m.
· November 19: Opera night at the Hornets game, New Orleans Arena. Opera patrons receive a discount (details on opera website).
· November 20: Backstage tour: First come, first served - limited to 20 people. Call (504) 529-2278 ext. 225.
· November 21: Opera Children’s Chorus to sing at 11a.m. (a 20-minute program) Latter Library, 5120 St Charles Avenue. Children from Crescent City Lights have performed as the children's chorus with the New Orleans Opera since 1999.
In Partnership with The Inn on Bourbon, at Bourbon and Toulouse streets, where the old French Opera House once stood, the following events are slated:
The Historic New Orleans Collection Opera Collection on display at the Inn on Bourbon
John Magill of the Historic New Orleans Collection to speak about the history of the opera houses in New Orleans, opera performances and opera today in Salon de Gallier on November 19, 12:30 p.m.
History tours available (opera, music, architecture, etc.) departing from the Inn on Bourbon. A brief introductory video will be shown at the hotel prior to each tour. Call the hotel concierge at 504-524-7611. Rates, fees and time vary per tour.
Complete event listing with instructions and locations at
7:30 p.m. in the Orlin & Shirley Trusty Corey Atrium, NOCCA, 2800 Chartres Street. Free and open to the public. NOCCA Music students and faculty present a chamber music concert for family, friends, and the community. The evening will include performances of Mendelssohn's “Concerto for Two Pianos,” the Strauss “Cello Sonata,” Schumann fantasy pieces, and other great works! Reservations are not required.
Thursday, November 19
FRENCH AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 'S BEAUJOLAIS NOVEAU
Southern Food and Beverage Museum
1 Poydras St. #169, Riverwalk, New Orleans
Come celebrate the annual release of the Beaujolais Nouveau, and to discover the various Beaujolais Crus!7-10pm
Featuring…Fabulous Wines
Signature dishes from New Orleans’ top chefs
And much more!
Cost: $45 (members) / $55 (non-members) Thursday, November 19
POLITICS WITH A PUNCH AT THE ROOSEVELT HOTEL
The legendary Blue Room in the newly renovated and reopened Roosevelt Hotel will be a historic setting for the show’s new venue. The doors open at 6 p.m. for Punch Happy Hour as the Blue Room bar offers a delicious menu of specialty drinks for patrons. As an added treat, first class dining will be offered. As always the show starts at 8 p.m. For the added comfort of guests, the Roosevelt Hotel will offer valet parking. They also secured special parking arrangements across the street from the hotel at the AMPCO System lot, 141 University Place, for those who choose to self-park. For all Punch patrons, the discounted parking rate will be only $5 for the entire night. Just ask for the special Punch parking ticket when you arrive at the show.
For its inaugural Blue Room performance, Politics with a Punch picked an outstanding panel with some of New Orleans’ favorite all-stars, plus some exciting newcomers, including:
John Fourcade, TV Analyst, Former Saints Quarterback John Georges, Candidate for Mayor of New Orleans Yvonne Landry, Comic Superstar, La Nuit Comedy Theater Angus Lind, Author and former columnist for the Times Picayune Travers Mackel, News Reporter, WDSU-TV Channel 6 John Osterlind, Talk Show Host, WRNO 99.5 FM Ronnie Virgets, Legendary New Orleans Personality
Thursday,November 19
STAKE OUT FOR JUSTICE
The New Orleans Police and Justice Foundation will be the beneficiary of the Stake Out for Justice Soiree in which the honorees will be William Goldring of Republic Beverage Company, and Col. Terry Ebbert, founder, New Orleans Police and Justice Foundation. Speakers will be political analysts and strategists James Carville and his wife Mary Matalin. The event will be at the Hilton Riverside New Orleans. Contact 232-0890
Thursday, November 19 ART DOCS 6th Annual Benefit Art Auction AT The Hefler Warehouse
Featuring works by 60+ of the city’s best artists. 7 p.m. Music, magic, fire, cocktails, and hors d'oeuvres. ARTDOCS is a nonprofit organization offering medical care to artists with limited resources who do not have medical insurance. It provides care for visual artists, writers, musicians, poets and performers. ARTDOCS has provided for the arts community of New Orleans since 1998 and nurtures the creative spirit that is New Orleans.
Friday, November 20 OBITUARY COCKTAIL
Obers will gather at this great New Orleans saloon: Broussard's Restaurant, 819 Rue Conti. Always Friday 6-7 p.m.
Friday, November 20
CONCERTS IN THE COURTYARD
Gal Holiday & the Honky Tonk Revue will be the featured entertainment at the monthly
Historic New Orleans Collection’s series of concerts and cocktails. Cocktails provided by
Old New Orleans Rum. 6-8 p.m. $10 at the door; free for members. 533 Royal St. 523-4662.
Friday, November 20 and Sunday, November 22
New Orleans Opera Association Presents “Roméo et Juliet”
The New Orleans Opera Association offers its second production of the 2009-10 season,
Charles-Francois Gounod's Romeo et Juliet, in its original French language with English supertitles (translations) projected above the stage. Based on Shakespeare play, Romeo and Juliette, the opera stars Paul Groves and Nicole Cabell in the title roles, with Robert Lyall conducting the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra. Mahalia Jackson Theatre of the Performing Arts, Louis Armstrong Park. Friday, 8 p.m.; Sunday matinee, 2:30 p.m. Call 504-529-3000 or log on to http://www.neworleansopera.org/ for tickets and information.
Friday, November 20 - Saturday, November 21 New Orleans Ballet Association Presents “Thank You, Gregory!”
“Thank You, Gregory! A Tribute to the Legends of Tap” is being presented at Freda Lupin Memorial Hall, NOCCA, 2800 Chartres Street. Co-presented with The NOCCA Institute,
Broadway star Jason Samuels Smith leads an ensemble of world-class hoofers and jazz musicians in a tribute to the late, great Gregory Hines and the past and contemporary innovators of American tap dancing. With syncopated rhythms, multi-media projections and musical feet, “Thank you, Gregory!” celebrates the diverse artistry of tap legends Fred Astaire, Gene Kelly, Bill “Bojangles” Robinson, the Nicholas Brothers, Ann Miller, Eleanor Powell, Donald O’Connor, and the show’s namesake, Gregory Hines. Tickets $40.
Saturday, November 21
The third annual Fiesta Latina
10:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Zephyr Field, 6000 Airline Hwy., Metairie. Performers include Grupo Fantasma from Austin, Rumba Buena, Fredy Omar con su Banda, Otra, Vivaz, flamenco group Ven Pa' Ca and many others. Latin cuisine, a large crafts fair, local nonprofit organizations. Plus soccer games for kids and adults. Free admission; $5 parking. Event website: www.fiestalatinanola.com.
The complete schedule of performers is as follows:
10:30 to 11:15 - Riccardo Crespo & Sol Brasil
11:15 to 12:00 - Julio & Cesar
12:00 to 12:50 - AsheSon
12:00 to 12:30 - Grupo Maculele
12:50 to 1:40 - Rumba Buena
1:45 to 2:45 - Fredy Omar
2:30 to 3:00 - Grupo Maculele
3:00 to 4:30 - Mariachi Agave
2:50 to 3:00 - Yerba Klan
3:00 to 3:50 - Patrice Fisher & ARPA
3:55 to 4:05 - Tony Dez
4:05 to 4:50 - Som Brasil
5:00 to 5:45 - Gereba
5:45 to 5:55 - 4 Ever
6:00 to 6:50 - Vivaz
7:00 to 7:40 - Ven Pa' Ca
7:45 to 8:45 - Grupo Fantasma
8:45 to 9:45 - Otra
La Noche de Fiesta Latina: Fiesta Latina is pleased to partner with Gala Music to co-present a night concert at the Sugar Mill, 1021 Convention Center Blvd., New Orleans, featuring Frank Reyes, Los Hermanos Rosario, Xtreme, Yerba Klan, Tony Dez, 4 Ever, DJ Eli and DJ Juanes. For more information, please see http://www.galamusicnola.com/.
Saturday, November 21
AZUCAR BALL PRESENTS CABARET TROPICANA
The New Orleans Hispanic Heritage Foundation is presenting its annual black-tie, elegant
affair, with the theme “Cabaret Tropicana 2009” at the Hotel Intercontinental New Orleans.
The evening will feature a night full of Latin dancing to the music of Julio and Cesar and
Rumba Buena, great food and a silent auction. The patron party stars at 7 p.m. sponsored
by Rio Mar Restaurant and the Gala at 8 p.m. The fundraiser will feature creative small
plates served by New Orleans finest restaurants. The recipient of this year Galvez Cup
Award is Eugene Schreiber. Please visit www.NOHHF.org or call Rosa Rodriguez at
523-2600. All proceed will benefit the New Orleans Hispanic Heritage Foundation
Scholarship Funds.
Saturday, November 21
“Walk In Our Shoes” Wall of Fame Gala
Early Childhood & Family Learning Foundation (ECFLF) hosts an elegant gala to honor New Orleans natives who have achieved national acclaim and are role models to New Orleans’ children. Proceeds benefit Mahalia Jackson Early Childhood & Family Learning Center. The majesty lobby of the First NBC Bank, 201 Baronne Street will serve as the setting for the fundraiser which will be from 7-10 p.m.
Celebrity Honorees: (All Will Be Present) are Vernel Bagneris, Award Winning Playwright, Choreographer & Producer; Bryan Batt, Award Winning Television & Motion Picture Actor; Alex Beard, Contemporary Artist; Ti Martin & Lally Brennan, Restaurateurs Par Excellence, Captain Charles, Cultural and Community Leader, Entertainer & Disc Jockey; Leah Chase, “Queen of Creole Cuisine”; Fats Domino, Rock & Roll Legend & Hall of Famer; Pete Fountain, “King of Jazz”; Ronnie Kole, Award-Winning Piano Impresario and Philanthropist, Senator Mary Landrieu, United States Senator, State of Louisiana; Moon Landrieu, Former Secretary of HUD, Judge, & Mayor of New Orleans; Irvin Mayfield, Award-Winning Jazz Trumpeter and Louisiana Cultural Ambassador; Chris Rose, Award-Winning Author & Columnist; Ernesto Schweikert III, Radio and Television Pioneer; Mackie Shilstone, Sports Trainer & Fitness Guru; and Irma Thomas, “Sweet Soul Queen Of New Orleans”. Black tie preferred. Entertainment by the Joe Simon Jazz Orchestra. Emcee: Norman Robinson, WDSU News Anchor. Call 504-301-9832 office or 501-680-1445 cell. November 21
RAMPART FESTIVAL
This year the 3rd Annual North Rampart Festival is taking it to the street, North Rampart Street! We will be showcasing more than 20 local artists and food vendors, as well as famous New Orleans musicians. The Children’s Area will feature interactive art programs and other surprises along the promenade in front of Louis Armstrong Park. Entertainment schedules to be released soon! Admission is free.10am - 5pm
Sunday, November 22 2009 New Orleans Po-Boy Preservation Festival
11a.m. 6 p.m. at Oak Street at South Carrollton.. The 2009 New Orleans Po-Boy Preservation Festival will feature two stages with live music, arts and crafts, a children's section with games and prizes, panel discussions covering the history of the po-boy. Plus, plenty of all kinds of great po-boys for sample and sale!
Sunday, November 22 Trinity Artist Series Presents High Ground Drifters Bluegrass Band Led by Grant Ligon, Guitar/Vocals; with Paul 'Willie' Williams, Mandolin, Vocals; John Noble, Banjo, Vocals; Jeff Bagwell, Fiddle; and Greg Nichols, Bass, Vocals.
Energetic Bluegrass band playing Traditional & Country music. FREE! 5:00 p.m.
Through Sunday, December 20 “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” The Tony Award winning, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee will be performed on Muriel's Cabaret Stage at Le Petit Theatre, 616 St. Peter Street. Directed by David Hoover, Musical Direction by Jefferson Turner. Choreography by Frannie Rosenberg. Starring Angela Papale, Brian Peterson, James St. Juniors, Jermaine L. Keelen, Joy Chun Duke, Kyle Daigrepont, Leslie Limberg, Megan Sauzer Harms, P.J. McKinnie. $25.
Through Sunday, November 29 Sandi Roads Presents “Hot Flashes”
Jefferson Performing Arts Society presents Hot Flashes, a comedy by Dori Appel and Carolyn Myers. Directed by Dane Rhodes. Teatro Wego Dinner Theatre, 177 Sala Ave., Westwego, LA. Performances Friday & Saturday at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday Matinee at 2 p.m. Starring Becky Allen, Sandy Bravender, Claire Conti, Karen Herbert and Mary Burns. Call 504-885-2000 for more information.
Through Dec 13
LOUISIANA RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL IN HAMMOND
Open weekends through December 13, and Friday November 27 (the day after Thanksgiving) 10 a.m.-5 p.m., rain or shine! http://www.larf.org/default.asp
Through November 30
Fire, Earth, Air and Water -The Elements-Group Invitational Exhibition
The Garden District Gallery proudly presents its second group invitational exhibition of the season. Fourteen women bring their singular, creative interpretations to the four elements. Featured New Orleans artists include Patti Adams, Kim Bernadas, Jean Cassels, Nancy Dawes, Madeline Faust, Patricia Tait Jones, Carol Leake, Carol Peebles, Nikki Martin Rue, Ingrid Schmid, Allison Stewart and Kris Wenschuh. Also featured are Chicago artist Jean Sanno and Katalin Gergo of Vicksburg, Mississippi (a longtime New Orleans resident). 6 -8 p.m. Gallery Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 11a.m.7 p.m. 1332 Washington Avenue. 504-891-3032. http://www.gardendistrictgallery..com/
Ongoing
THE KINGFISH
The off-Broadway revival of "The Kingfish", a one-man show depicting the life and times of Huey P. Long, has begun its run at the InterContinental New Orleans Hotel. The show features New Orleans' own John "Spud" McConnell, actor and WWL Radio host, as the legendary Louisiana Governor. McConnell has received national acclaim for his on-stage portrayals of Louisiana's most colorful characters including Huey P. Long, Earl K. Long and Ignatius J. Riley (“A Confederacy of Dunces”). Performances will be held every Friday and Saturday night at 8 p.m. and Sunday afternoons at 3 p.m. in the Les Continents room on the 2nd floor, through the end of the year. Tickets are $35 and can be purchased online at http://www.kingfishonstage.com/ or by telephone at 888-946-HUEY (4839). Student and group rates are available. The InterContinental New Orleans is located at 444 St. Charles Avenue in downtown New Orleans.
And, one more upcoming event, for those who want to order their tickets early:
Saturday, November 28 and Sunday, November 29
NEW ORLEANS BALLET THEATRE PRESENTS “THE NUTCRACKER”
Three performances will be staged at Loyola University’s Roussel Hall, at 2:00 and 7:00 p.m. Saturday and 2:00 p.m. Sunday. Adults, $30; students, $20. For tickets call 504-528-3800 or www.nobt.org.
Have a great week
Margarita Bergen,
Tel/ Cell 504-495-9181
