Darling friends,
This is going to be an extremely busy weekend.
The New Orleans Opera Association is presenting is its first production of the 2008 season. Puccini's MANON LESCAT is being performed October 17 at 8 p.m. and on Sunday, October 19 at 2:30 p.m. at Tulane's McAlister Auditorium. Not to be missed!
On October 17 from 7 to 10 p.m., there is CUBA HURRICANE RELIEF FUNDRAISER at Ray’s Over the River
World Trade Center 2 Canal Street, New Orleans.$10.00 minimum donation.Live music with guitarist Javier Olondo & Asheson and Rumba Buena
& raffle! Money raised will be donated to the friends of Caritas Cubanas to help Cubans affected by hurricanes Gustav and Ike.
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 a hat in honor of Marti Speights who loved this lovely bar now a private cigar club.
October 17- The Bombay Club presents at 9 p.m. talented clarinetist Tim Laughin, Jazz on Friday and Troi Bechet playing jazz and R & 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.
Comedian Chris Champagne is repeating his new show 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.
DOS JEFES UPTOWN CIGAR BAR, 5535 TCHOUPITOUAS ST.,(504) 891 8500 is presenting:
FRI 10/17 GEORGE FRENCH @ 10
SAT 10/18 EVAN CHRISTOPHER @ 10
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.
Friday, October 17 Pianist Sasha Masakowski 9 p.m,.
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.
Every Friday night, Rays Over the River,WorldTradeCenter, 2 Canal Street presents Havana Nights with live music. 9 p.m. Salsa Dance Lesson. Admission $10
October 17- 1 Film, 6 music 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
Friday, October 17, 2008
The Wooden Boat Festival kicks off with Maritime Mania, the patron party sponsored by Omni Bank and Glazer’s Companies.
The Pirates of the Tchefuncte-themed party will be held on Friday, October 17, from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the MaritimeMuseum.
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.General admission tickets cost $75 each and only a limited number are available. No tickets will sold at the door. The highly coveted tickets to this popular bash are available on a first-come, first-served basis and can be purchased by calling the MaritimeMuseum at (985) 845-9200.
Saturday, October 18, 2008
2008 FALL GARDEN SHOW-New OrleansBotanical Garden,CityPark
The Fall Garden Show will be held in the New OrleansBotanical Garden in CityPark on Saturday, October 18 and Sunday, October 19 from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM both days. The show is both a family event and an educational experience for the home gardeners and professionals. Admission to the show is $6.00 for adults, $3.00 for children 5-12, children under 5 and Friends of City Park are free.
The show features exhibits and sales of plants and garden products throughout the Garden. Educational programs will be held in the GardenStudyCenter. The programs are free with admission to the garden. There is a Scarecrow Contest that will charm adults as well as children. The Kids Discovery Area will teach and fascinate its young visitors.
Saturday, October 18, and October 19
The ThirdAnnualCrescentCity Blues & BBQ Festival at LafayetteSquarePark.
The Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival presents many of the top performers from southern Louisiana and Mississippi, plus delicious food and unique visual art. The 2008 Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival will once again boast a who's who of Louisiana blues artists, including such perennial favorites as Marva Wright, Walter "Wolfman" Washington, Snooks Eaglin and Little Freddie King. This year, the festival welcomes for the first time John Mooney, whose mix of electric slide guitar and the street parade rhythms of New Orleans has made him one of the top attractions on the modern blues circuit.
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 18-LSU MEDICAL 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 wife 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.
Encore Shop, 7814 Maple St, 861-9028. Third Annual Fall Into Fashion at The Encore Shop Fundraiser held by Symphony Volunteers, Inc. All proceeds benefit the musicians of the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra. Fundraising sale of fabulous ladies’ re-sale clothing items including fall and winter casual and dress wear, cocktail and ball gowns, coats, furs, shoes and accessories in all sizes from petite to plus. Many famous designers represented. Shop, consign, donate while helping the musicians of the LPO.
10:00 a.m.. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 18, 2008
A big weekend at Louisiana ArtWorks and I hope you will drop by!
Saturday night, Oct 18th from 8-11pm-A big party and our 19 artists in residence are opening their studios to the public for the first time! Admission is free-Louisiana ArtWorks,725 Howard Avenue (corner of Carondelet, right off Lee Circle)
Plenty of Street Parking available www.louisianaartworks.org
October 18-19- - Oak Alley Plantation 3rd Annual Fall Arts & Crafts Festival,Oak Alley Plantation, Vacherie, LA
Call 1 (800) 44ALLEY for more information,www.oakalleyplantation.com
More than 160 artists and craft vendors from throughout the country will be on hand featuring original and handmade creations such as
jewelry, furniture, clothing, home accessories, paintings and prints, pottery, wooden crafts, toys and much more!Saturday, October 18, 2008 - 9:00 - 5:00,Sunday, October 19, 2008 - 9:00 - 4:00 p.m.
October 19 -20 Algiers Point Home Tour. A very wide range of historical houses will be showcased including Norman and Monica Robinson's home as well as former state representative Joe Toomy. The hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets are available at MountOlivetChurch, 530 Pelican Ave. The Algiers Historical Society hosts a seminar " How to Research the History of Your Home" before the tour at 10 a.m. Saturday, at the Carriage House behind the Algiers Courthouse.
October 19- Mystic Krewe of Shangri-la Champagne Brunch. AndreaRestaurant, 3100 19th Street, Metairie, noon. 2009 monarchs and the royal court will be introduce at the brunch. Admission $55 (non-members welcome). Call 504-28-860-7284 or visit www.kreweofshangrila.com
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-Third Annual Faubourg Marigny Walking Tour,Celebration features historic home, local artists’ market, kids area and music in Washington Square Park ,700 Elysian Fields Avenue.The Art Market, Music and Kids Area are from 10 am to 4 pm and are free. The tours start at Noon and cost $15. Tickets can be purchased the day of the event and are scheduled to run every 30 minutes from Noon – 3:30 pm.
Sunday, October 19, 2008
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
The 12th Annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure -New Orleans City Park behind the New OrleansMuseum of Art on Roosevelt Mall .
5K (3.1 mile) run fitness walk -1 mile fun run fitness walk
7:00am late registration begins
8:30am 1 mile run/walk
9:00am 5K run/walk Register online at www.komenneworleans.com
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
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Japan Fest, the largest annual celebration of Japanese culture in the Gulf South, returns to the New Orleans Museum of Art on Sunday, October 19, from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for a full day of traditional music, folk dancing and martial arts demonstrations, plus food, games, crafts and more spread throughout the Museum and the surrounding City Park grounds.
All outdoor Japan Fest activities are free to everyone; Museum admission for out-of-state visitors is $8 for adults, $7 for seniors and $4 for children. The crowd-pleasing Kaminari Taiko of Houston return with their massive drumming
demonstration as headliners of this year's Japan Fest.
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.
Tuesday, OCTOBER 21, 2008
6:30 – 8:30 pm Kit Wohl, author of Arnaud’s Restaurant Cookbook, New Orleans Classic Desserts, New Orleans Classic Seafood, and the NEW New Orleans Classic Appetizers will be giving a talk and autographing her books at the Tout de Suite café, 347 Verret Street, Algiers Point, as part of the Algiers Point Hubbell Public Library author series.
Louisiana Landmarks Society 2008-09 Lecture Series presents: Moving Beyond “Planning By Surprise:”
The Importance of a Master Plan with the Force of Law
Guest Speaker William Borah attorney & Counselor at Law
Turners’ Hall Auditorium,938 Lafayette Street,(on the corner of O’Keefe)7:30 PM
Free & Open to the Public-Reserved Parking Available
For more information contact the Louisiana Landmarks Society Office
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
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 .
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 ride 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
November 1st: ""Day of the Dead party”,ANDREA’S CAPRI BLU LOUNGE, 3100 19th St at Ridgelake, Metairie, 834-8583
APPROX 3 BLOCKS OFF VETS BLVD-HALLOWEEN PARTY, AT 8PM-COSTUME CONTEST 10PM,PRIZES - – MUSIC
MARYFLYNN & SCOTT PERRO-WITCHES BREW COCKTAILS
Margarita Bergen,Realtor LATTER & BLUM 811 Marigny Street, Unit C New Orleans, Louisiana 70117 Tel/504-947-0555 Cell 504-495-9181 Fax/504-940-6201
Darling friends,
