Fall 2014 eVUE

eVUE Fall 2014

Q UA R T E R LY N E W S F R O M L O N G U E V U E H O U S E A N D G A R D E N S

Rustic Sphinx Moth Caterpillars

Di r e ctor ’s Not e Dear Friends – Judging from a quick glimpse at this issue of eVue, fall is approaching and with it a whirl of activity at Longue Vue. From the inaugural Grand Golden Gamble event to very special birthday teas, there are abundant reasons to drop by and enjoy the beauty of Longue Vue. On September 28, three winners split $5,000 in gold coins during the Grand Golden Gamble reverse raffle at Longue Vue. Raffle ticket holders will enjoy bountiful food and beverage, plus the excitement of watching the 325 raffle ticket holders reduced to the final three tickets remaining in the hopper.

Over the years, I’m sure you have enjoyed Trailer McQuilkin’s wildflower sculptures Mrs. Stern commissioned in 1972, that are on permanent exhibit in the Playhouse. McQuilkin’s latest wildflower sculptures are now on view and available for purchase in the gallery through October 5.

Longue Vue will give shoppers a jump start on the holidays at Gracious Gifts in Pretty Packages presented by Loretta Potapenko, buyer extraordinaire for The Shop at Longue Vue. Then, October 25 brings Prospect.3 to Longue Vue with the ground breaking work of Japanese architect Shigeru Ban and filmmaker Camille Henrot.

This year’s Essence of Style Design Symposium features Julia Reed and Bunny Williams. The event kicks off on November 5 with a designer reception in the exquisite Old Metairie home of Jennifer and Kenny Rabalais, followed

by Julia and Bunny’s presentation, a silent auction and luncheon at the Audubon Tea Room on November 6.

And of course, Mario Villa will be back in November with one-of-a-kind gifts for the holidays. The gates of Longue Vue are open and we’re expecting you...often!

Tony Chauveaux Executive Director of Longue Vue House and Gardens

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Will YOU be one of three lucky winners in the GRAND DRAW DOWN RAFFLE to share $5,000 in

GOLD COIN

at Longue Vue’s

S E p tEmbER 28, 201 4 1-3 p. m.

7 Ba mBo o Road • N ew oRlea Ns

Will YOU be one of three lucky winners in the GRAND DRAW DOWN RAFFLE to share $5,000 in GOLD COINS? Chairs Ashby Geary Navarro Julie terrell Radford

Proceeds benefit Longue Vue’s Discovery Garden & Educational programs

Catch the afternoon games in the touchdown Zone

Contact barkley Rafferty @ 504.293.4726 or brafferty@longuevue.com for info and tickets j Attire: hip Casual j 21 and up * thanks to martin Wine Cellar, Imperial Woodpecker Sno-balls, the Frankenstein Chef, Kingpin bar, pralines by Jean, and Robért Fresh market

bountiful booze, tasty eats, & chilly treats*

$75

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Visit www.loNGUeVUe.Com for raffle details

Image from One Man’s Folly: The Exceptional Houses of Furlow Gatewood and the Inspiration Behind Them

LONGUE VUE ANNOUNCES THE 2014 ESSENCE OF STYLE DESIGN SYMPOSIUM Since 1991, Longue Vue has hosted the Essence of Style Design Symposium featuring top speakers in the fields of design, horticulture and art. This year, Longue Vue welcomes authors and renowned interior designers Julia Reed and Bunny Williams for a lively discussion entitled, “One Man’s Folly: The Exceptional Houses of Furlow Gatewood and the Inspiration Behind Them.” Entering its 23rd year, the annual design symposium educates audiences about trends in interior and landscape design and generates revenue to support Longue Vue’s educational programming. The two-day event kicks off with a Designer Reception at the Old Metairie home of Jennifer and Kenny Rabalais on Wednesday, November 5 from 6 to 8 p.m. and a panel discussion, luncheon and silent auction of items and merchandise from local businesses at the Audubon Tea Room on Thursday, November 6 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Tickets to the Designer Reception are $150. Tickets to the Design Symposium are $100 for Longue Vue members and $125 for nonmembers. Sponsorship and ticket packages are available. To learn more about the Design Symposium, contact Jen Gick at 504.293.4723 or jgick@longuevue.com.

Wildflowers Opening Exhibition, 2014

TRAILER MCQUILKIN’S WILDFLOWERS BLOOM AT LONGUE VUE On August 7, Longue Vue unveiled Wildflowers, a botanical sculpture exhibit featuring works of New Orleans native, Trailer McQuilkin. McQuilkin is a self-taught artist who began experimenting with trompe l’oeil art in 1969. In 1972, pieces of his work were brought to the attention of Longue Vue founder Edith Stern. She commissioned 20 sculptures that are permanently on display in the estate’s Playhouse.

The sculptures incorporate sheet copper, copper wire, oil paints and natural materials that endure several artistic and technical processes resulting in lifelike masterpieces. Spectators are often surprised that what they see before them is not real; McQuilkin’s work involves uncompromising attention to detail and use of materials such as twigs and pinecones to create a natural environment.

Guests also had the opportunity to go behind-the-scenes of McQuilkin’s botanical beauties during an Artist Talk+Tour on August 12. Wildflowers is on display in the main gallery through October 5, with select pieces available for purchase. For more information about the exhibit, contact Lenora Costa at 504.293.4712 or lcosta@longuevue.com.

Cardboard Cathedral, Christchurch, New Zealand, 2013. Photo by Bridgit Anderson.

LONGUE VUE PARTNERS WITH PROSPECT.3 FOR CITYWIDE EXHIBITION Longue Vue will host the works of Shigeru Ban and Camille Henrot during the Prospect.3 New Orleans exhibition taking place from October 25, 2014 through January 25, 2015. Ban is known for building one of the first post-Katrina houses in the Lower Ninth Ward for the Make it Right Foundation. His installation in Longue Vue’s Gate House will include photographs, documentation and models of his projects.

While Ban’s works are focused on the here and now, Henrot’s works focus on world history. Her videos and animated films combine drawn art, music and occasionally scratched or reworked cinematic images. Among her works on display in the main house’s gallery is a 13-minute video that tells the story of the world from creation.

For more information about the Prospect.3 exhibition at Longue Vue House and Gardens, contact Lenora Costa at 504.293.4712 or lcosta@longuevue.com.

Kinder Garden Programs at Longue Vue House and Gardens

Children 18 months to 3 years and their adult caregiver

Explore the world of gardens with your toddler through plantings, stories, songs, movement, creative projects and more! Learn how a garden grows in this safe and hands-on class for curious learners.

FALL DATES AND TIME Tuesdays in September, October and November from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

WHERE Lucy C. Roussel Discovery Garden 7 Bamboo Road • New Orleans, LA 70124 Kinder Garden is an outdoor program led by educational staff at Longue Vue House and Gardens.

For more information, contact Lydia Vaughn at 504.293.4722 or lvaughn@longuevue.com.

Summer ‘Scapes 2014

SUMMER ‘SCAPES 2014 SUMMER CAMP SUCCESS Another great summer of fun-filled, creative camps has concluded at Longue Vue. This summer, a total of 106 campers created crafts, met new friends and learned about a variety of topics including art, nature and theater. Check out what some parents had to say about Summer ‘Scapes this year:

“We love your camp and plan to do it again next summer. My son loves learning about plants and the outdoors.

So far, he has attended five summer camps. He has proclaimed Longue Vue as his favorite!!”

“The camp was engaging and fun. My son thoroughly enjoyed himself. The counselors and staff were both professional and courteous. You could tell that they really cared about the children and their experience at camp. I would highly recommend the camp to others.”

We want to thank teachers, camp staff and the ten teenagers from local high schools who volunteered over 490 hours of service to make Summer ‘Scapes a success. Information on the 2015 camp program will be available at the end of January on www.longuevue.com.

Sarah Mattix Photography

Birthday Tea

AT L ONGUE VUE HO USE A ND GA R DE N S

fun

fabulous fête

Enjoy a and fit for a princess!

Celebrate your daughter’s next birthday at historic Longue Vue. elegant setting • age-appropriate crafts fancy finger sandwiches • tasty tea ... and much more!

Contact

Jen Cohn • 504.293.4721 • jcohn@longuevue.com

Cultivating Communities 2014-2015

CULTIVATING COMMUNITIES 2014-2015: THE BOYS ARE BACK IN TOWN School is back in session and so is Cultivating Communities! Since 2001, Longue Vue has partnered with the Waldo Burton Memorial Home for Boys to implement a unique educational outreach program designed to engage students in a threepart curriculum that includes farming, entrepreneurship and philanthropy. Throughout the school year the students learn to sow seeds, propagate herbs and plant English peas, carrots, kale, green garlic, shallots, mustard greens and parsley.

Students also participate in activities that build their knowledge of sales, mathematics, language and social skills.

For the 2013-2014 academic year, the students sold fresh vegetables, pesto and hummus made from their crops at local markets. The monies raised were then donated to the Louisiana Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (LASPCA).

This year, the boys will again grow crops in the Walled and Discovery Gardens to sell at local farmers markets. Save the date for Tuesday, November 4 when Hollygrove Market and Farm hosts its market day.

Cultivating Communities is supported by Peggy and Jack Laborde and The Herb Society of America New Orleans Unit . To learn more about the program visit www.longuevue.com.

IN BLOOM

Zephranthes

Gaillardia pulchella

hibiscus coccineus

St. Fiacre Statue in Walled Garden

A FALL FULL OF BLESSINGS Longue Vue House and Gardens had the tremendous opportunity to host The Herb Society of America New Orleans Unit on August 28 for its 2014 “Blessing of the Herbs” commemorating St. Fiacre, the patron saint of gardeners. This year’s blessing was led by Father Randy Roux in the Walled Garden followed by a discussion on “Herbal Liqueurs” in the Playhouse with Linda Franzo and Audrey Driscoll. Participants sipped creatively-crafted spirits with hints of lavender and blackberry cinnamon basil flavors.

Longue Vue is honored to host this annual celebration for the community as we prepare for a fall full of flowers. When visiting, keep an eye out for: In September Gomphrena, Texas star mallow, Awapuhi ginger, Lantana, Goldenrod ‘Fireworks’, White American Beautyberry, Cut-leaved Coneflower, Ironweed. In October Boltonia, Muhly grass, Florida anise, Abelia, Bird of Paradise, Swamp Sunflower, Wahoo, Trailing Violet, Yaupon Holly, Cosmos. In November Alyssum, Clockvine, Cape Honeysuckle, Tecoma stans, Sasanqua, Fatsia, Vetiver, Nasturtium, Pansy, Camellia.

Gulf fritillary caterpillar

Long-tailed skipper caterpillar

CREEPY CRAWLY CATERPILLARS AT LONGUE VUE

Polyphemus caterpillar

giant swallowtail caterpillars

Beatriz Ball Selection at The Shop

GRACIOUS GIFTS IN PRETTY PACKAGES Plan ahead for the season of giving with a preview of the latest in gift ideas. Loretta Potapenko, shopping maven and buyer for The Shop at Longue Vue, will host Gracious Gifts in Pretty Packages on October 7, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Guests will learn how to make a show stopping gift presentation through creative wrapping techniques while enjoying afternoon tea and a glass of bubbly in The Shop. Beatriz Ball reps will be available with new items perfect for entertaining!

Advance registration is required. Tickets are $35 for members and $40 for nonmembers. To learn more, contact Jen Gick at 504.293.4723 or jgick@longuevue.com. The Shop at Longue Vue is open Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday 1 to 4 p.m.

Donors General Barbara K. & Wayne F. Amedée Fund Mr. and Mrs. John R. Batty in memory of Andrew T. Whitley Mr. and Mrs. E.V. Benjamin III Marie Claire Bennett John Bertel Duane Blackwell in memory of Andrew T. Whitley Elizabeth Boh Jolie Bonck Edward Bonin and René J. L. Fransen Joe Broussard Family Limited Partnership Stephanie Bruno Buccaneer Fund Ann Burka Dr. and Mrs. Robert Carter Dr. R. Erich Caulfield William Chancey Tony Chauveaux Lenora Costa Mary Len and Louis Costa Crescent City Needlework Guild Ryan Crespino Joel Daste Mr. and Mrs. Michael Debarbieris Patricia DelDuca Marcus and Elinora Dickson in memory of Andrew T. Whitley Judith Faust Mr. and Mrs. James D. Fergusson in memory of Andrew T. Whitley Mr. and Mrs. James D. Fergusson Liz Fergusson Dr. Erin Flemming Jen and Paul Gick Barbara and Glenn Fontenot in memory of Andrew T. Whitley Garden Club of America Greater New Orleans Iris Society Mr. and Mrs. John W. Hall Debbi Harris Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Harris Tica Hartman Mr. and Mrs. William D. Hess Nehama Jacobs Foster M. Johns III Lauren Joyner Betsy Threefoot Kaston Irene Klinger

Cynthia Lain and Shawn Lain Sydney Touchstone Lawder in memory of Andrew T. Whitley Anne and John Levert in honor of Wayne Amedee Ellen Levy Ms. Kristine Maruri Mary Ellen Miller Evelyn Mistich The James R. Moffett Family Foundation Cynthia Morse Moyse Family Foundation Fitzpatrick Nedd Mr. and Mrs. Fitzpatrick Nedd in memory of Andrew T. Whitley Sherri O’Bell Dr. Andrew Orestano in memory of Andrew T. Whitley Charles M. Ponder III Loretta Potapenko Dr. Carol McMichael Reese Fay Roberts Rita Roberts Garrick Rose Hilairie Schackai Lynne Schackai Mimi Schlesinger Lynne Songy Cory and Missy Sparks Lynne Rothschild Stern in memory of Andrew T. Whitley Joanna Sternberg Linda Stubbs Judith Tankard Kim Thomas Kathryn Weidner Sunrise Trading Co. Kosta Velis in memory of Andrew T. Whitley Mrs. Edward F. Wegmann Etta A. Williams in memory of Andrew T. Whitley Contributing Members Marion and Pepper Bright Mr. and Mrs. Frederic MacNaughton Ball Jr.* Drs. Barbara and Edward Beckman* Marion and Pepper Bright Dr. and Mrs. Robert L. Carter* Mrs. Jean Chappell* Tony and Kathryn Chauveaux*

Donors JoAnn Christopher and Jozsef Toth* Mrs. M. L. Christovich Dorothy M. Clyne Walter and Sally Cockerham Dr. and Mrs. Jimmie Colón* Angus R. Cooper II Mrs. A. Edward Dragon Lorraine F. Foley* Mr. and Mrs. Larry Gibbs Mr. and Mrs. James Gundlach* Gustaf W. McIlhenny Family Foundation Dottie and Maurice Hebert Adrea Heebe and Dominick Russo* Mr. and Mrs. William D. Hess* Foster M. Johns III Carey Bond and Henry Lambert Mr. and Mrs. Thomas B. Lemann* Chip and Jane Leyens* Douglass and Beverly Lore* Olivia and Archie Manning* Mr. and Mrs. William B. McIver* Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Miller Jr.* Mrs. George R. Montgomery* Dr. Carol Reese and Mr. Thomas Reese* Mr. and Mrs. André Robert* Patrick F. Taylor Foundation* Sarracenia Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Claude Schlesinger* Lynne Rothschild Stern* Charles Stern Frank and Paulette Stewart* Catherine Burns Tremaine* Hugh and Lynne Uhalt David Waggonner Mr. and Mrs. James Ward* Lucie Whitley* Catherine K. Young Alida Zollinger

*2014 Long Viewer Essence of Style Design Symposium Blair Services, Inc.

Basi and Michael Carbine/ Mac Maison LTD. First NBC Bank J. Edgar Monroe Foundation Lynne Uhalt Interiors Rivers Spencer Interiors Whitney Bank Sentimental Journeys Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. J. Luis Baños Jr. Margaret and Ken Beer Mr. and Mrs. Emanuel V. Benjamin III Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bennett Daphne and Brandon Berger Gail Catherine Bertuzzi Boh Brothers Construction Co. LLC Mr. and Mrs. A. Vernon Brinson Mark Brown and Stephen Brint Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Brown III Basi and Michael Carbine Cathy and Rivie Cary Carolyn Chandler Tony and Kathryn Chauveaux Walter Christy Dorothy Clyne Conwill Family Foundation/Global Hunter Securities Krista and Michael Dumas Shaun and Foster Duncan Executone Systems Company Mr. and Mrs. Edward N. George Dr. and Mrs. Warren Gottsegen Hales Pediatrics/Nancy and Stephen Hales Mr. and Mrs. William D. Hess Libby and Bruce Hoefer in Honor of Shaun and Barkley Adrea Heebe and Dominick Russo IBERIABANK Susan and Doug Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Henry P. Johnson MaryJo and Calvin Johnson Jones Walker LLP Peggy and Jack Laborde Reneé and Peter Laborde Sally and Jay Lapeyre

Donors Jane and Chip Leyens Mr. and Mrs. Eli Manning Mr. and Mrs. Peyton Manning Archie and Olivia Manning Dianna and Pat McCurnin Katie and Shaun Rafferty Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Redd Carol and Thomas Reese Suzanne Rheinstein Mr. and Mrs. André Robert Tia and Jimmy Roddy Penny Saer and James George Coulter in Honor of Shaun Duncan Mr. and Mrs. Robert Saer Mr. and Mrs. Claude Schlesinger Mr. and Mrs. Justin D. Seale Dr. and Mrs. Charles Smith III in Honor of Barkley Rafferty Holly and Geoffrey Snodgrass Lynne Rothschild Stern Charles Stern Superior Energy Services Catherine Burns Tremaine Lynne and Hugh C. Uhalt Melanee and Steve Usdin Dr. William J. Waring Waring Family The Waring Family Fund Mr. and Mrs. James Willeford EXHIBITS AND EDUCATION Bayou Tree Service Shaun and Foster Duncan Helis Foundation Keller Family Foundation IN KIND Alexa Pulitzer Audio Visual Solutions New Orleans Auto-Chlor Banting’s Nursery Bayona Briarwood Nature Preserve Callan Contemporary Carol Rogers Gallery

Celebration in the Oaks Nicole Charbonnet Coca-Cola Cold Stone Creamery Riverbend Commander’s Palace Creole Creamery Dawn DeDeaux in honor of Wayne Amedee and Catherine Tremaine George Dunbar Elite Parking Services Elizabeth Locke Jewels flower Magazine Inside New Orleans Skylar Fein The Frankenstein Chef French Art Network Friend & Company Galatoire’s Restaurant Generic Art Solutions Carol Hall Harold’s Nursery Herb Society of America New Orleans Unit Imperial Woodpecker Sno-Balls Jonathan Ferrara Gallery Jose Balli of Metarie Kevin Kline Kingpin Bar Leila Haller Ballet Classique Beverly Lore Martin Wine Cellar Mary Ellen Miller The New Orleans Advocate New Orleans Homes & Lifestyles Perrier-Jouet Pinkberry Piranesi Antiques Porter Lyons Pullman Rail Journeys Ralph Brennan Restaurant Group Reginelli’s Lakeview Republic National Beverage Robért Fresh Market Rodasta’s Restaurant and Deli Royal Antiques

IN KIND CONTINUED Sir Bounce-A-Lot The Soniat House Hotel Swart and Co. Bulb Company Sucré Dan Tague Tim Trapolin in honor of Julie George The Windsor Court Hotel Zoe’s Kitchen Old Metairie

BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRESIDENT Lynne Rothschild Stern VICE-PRESIDENT Dr. Carol McMichael Reese TREASURER Wayne Woods SECRETARY Juan M. Barona IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Jon F. “Chip” Leyens, Jr. AT LARGE Wayne F. Amedee Adrea D. Heebe

Linda Nelson Barnett • Gayle Benson • Daphne Berger • Mark Brown • Stephanie Bruno • Dr. R. Erich Caulfield • Carolyn Chandler • Beth Colón Shaun Saer Duncan • Michael Harold • Leo Patrick McCurnin III • Mary Ellen Miller • Caroline Robert • Elizabeth Roussel • Mimi Schlesinger Joanna Sternberg • Dr. Toya Barnes-Teamer • Catherine Tremaine • Hugh C. Uhalt • David Waggonner • Kathy Weidner EMERITUS Rebecca Currence • René J. L. Fransen • Julie Livaudais George • Beverly Lore • Lydia Sneed EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Tony Chauveaux The mission of Longue Vue is to preserve and use the historical and artistic legacy of Longue Vue and its creators to educate and inspire people to pursue beauty and civic responsibility in their lives.

Longue Vue House and Gardens 7 Bamboo Road New Orleans, LA 70124 504.488.5488

www.longuevue.com