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1.-7. Inside New Orleans celebrated the launch of the December 2021-January 2022 issue with cover artist Christy Boutte at her Magazine Street gallery, Art by Christy. 8. Royd Anderson and Belle Anderson at Royd’s book signing at Barnes & Noble in Metairie. 9. Wetlands Sake’s taproom is now open!

The Golden Gala

The Golden Gala, sponsored by Banner Ford Banner Chevrolet, was a fabulous day in the New Orleans Botanical Garden with over 300 in attendance who celebrated the success and longevity of Boys Hope Girls Hope a local non-profit founded in 1980 helping dedicated youth rise from disadvantaged backgrounds and strive for more within a safe, supportive, and academic focused household. Chaired by Brittany Whitsell, the Golden Gala raised funds through sponsorship, ticket sales, raffle packages, Saints football squares, and a Fund-the-Need providing direct program support. Please visit bhghnola.org to learn more about the program and other events throughout the year.

photos: MATEO & COMPANY

New Orleans Jazz Museum Improvisations Gala

The New Orleans Jazz Museum Improvisations Gala was a literal festival of music, art, exhibitions, and food and drink throughout the historic building and grounds, encompassing the 400 block of Esplanade Avenue. Attended by nearly 1,000 music afficionados and museum supporters, entertainment included a stellar collection of New Orleans performers on five stages, including Corey Henry and the Treme Funktet, Charmaine Neville, Gabrielle Cavassa, George Porter, Jr. & Runnin’ Pardners, Gregg Stafford with Herlin Riley, Mahmoud Chouki, Detroit Brooks, and others. All proceeds from Improvisations will further enhance exhibits, music programming, events, and the Jazz Museum Education Center, allowing the Jazz Museum to globally promote jazz as one of the most innovative, historically pivotal musical art forms through highly interactive exhibits, as well as support ongoing musical and educational programming for a new generation of musicians.

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THE Gala

THE Gala presented by HUB International was held at Tchefuncta Country Club. Themed “Step into your Dancing Shoes” featured excellent live and silent auctions, live music by Four Unplugged, entertainers, experiences, and so much more. The groovy night supported the patients and families at St. Tammany Cancer Center, A Campus of Ochsner Medical Center.

The Worlds of Hemingway

Inspired by the recent Ken Burns documentary on Ernest Hemingway that aired nationally on PBS, WYES invites guests to attend its annual gala, named after the American novelist and sportsman — The Worlds of Hemingway presented by Oscar J. Tolmas Charitable Trust at the WYES Paulette and Frank Stewart Innovation Center for Educational Media. Guests enjoyed food by Catered Events by Windsor Court and entertainment by The Boogie Men thanks to LCI Workers’ Comp. Libations were provided by Sazerac Company and Crescent Crown Distributing. Wines provided by Bizou Wines. The gala event co-chairs were Amanda and Ryan Berger, Jennifer and Fred Heebe, and Lori and Bobby Savoie.