eVUE Winter 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
Sleeping Porch at Longue Vue
Di r e ctor ’s Not e Dear Friends – We were pleased to see that Longue Vue was chosen to grace the cover of Bonnie Warren’s new book, New Orleans Homes at Christmas, because although the house is open to the public for all seasons of the year, no time is more perfect than now, when Longue Vue is decorated for the holiday season. Eight pages of luscious photographs by Cheryl Gerber illustrate the care and creativity used in decorating the house. Longue Vue’s unique exterior is dressed for the holiday season in fresh greenery tied with red bows draped around the doors on both the first and second floors as well as the balconies. Why not begin a family tradition of dropping by Longue Vue this holiday season to enjoy the house, gardens and even the Shop at Longue Vue where that perfect holiday gift awaits your selection! As the year closes, we look back with satisfaction on the completion of many, many projects all geared to put the sparkle back into Longue Vue House and Gardens. Floors have been stripped and refinished, marble and brass polished, light fixtures repaired and cleaned, and a fresh coat of paint both indoors and out all contribute to the “renewal” of Longue Vue. Restoration of the fabulous Whim House is nearing completion and we will soon be moving to the ground floor of the house to bring the Wine Tasting Room and Wine Cellar back to their original state. And not to be overlooked, Longue Vue’s center of activity – the Lucy C. Roussel Discovery Garden – is due for a “renewal” of its own in the coming months. One thing is certain – Longue Vue will be more vibrant than ever in 2015! I hope you will be a part of this Longue Vue renewal by taking a moment to make an end-of-year or contributing member gift which will ensure the success of our work.
Tony Chauveaux Executive Director of Longue Vue House and Gardens
Tea Setting At Longue Vue
CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS WITH COCO AT LONGUE VUE’S HOLIDAY TEAS ‘Tis the season for holiday tea at Longue Vue! This year we are excited to announce a new addition to the December 11 and 16 holiday teas. After enjoying seasonal sounds, holiday flavors, a glass of bubbly, and tours of the historic mansion decked in twinkling lights and festive greenery, join CHANEL in The Shop at Longue Vue for an exclusive shopping event! Experience CHANEL’s rare and limited Les Grands Extrait, an exquisite expression of the perfumers art. Browse through an assortment of Les Exclusifs de CHANEL, SUBLIMAGE skincare, beauty items from CHANEL’s holiday collection, and nail and makeup brush sets all available for purchase in The Shop at Longue Vue! Longue Vue’s holiday teas are from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. and are the perfect time to mingle with visiting family and friends while checking items off your holiday shopping list. Tickets are $35 for members and $40 for nonmembers. Reservations are required and can be made by contacting Anna Bell Jones at 504.293.4701.
Student Art Exhibition Longue Vue’s winter 2014 Student Art Exhibition features works by Xavier University of Louisiana’s “Introduction to Ceramics” students. This year several garden sculptures were created for display in the Lucy C. Roussel Discovery Garden at Longue Vue. Guided by MaPó Kinnord, Associate Professor of Art, students spent the fall semester preparing for their final reveal at Longue Vue. Works will be on display until December 31.
O P E NI N G RE CE P T I O N DECE MBE R 1 1, 2 0 1 4 F RO M 2 TO 4 P. M. Contact Jen Cohn at 504.293.4721 for more information.
Kids Garden Tool
THE NEW YEAR BRINGS NEW CHANGES TO FAMILY PROGRAMS AT LONGUE VUE Get ready for a new year of fun and educational programs for your family to enjoy at Longue Vue! Our garden exploration programming for children 18 months to 5 years will now include Little Diggers held on the second Tuesday of the month and our popular Kinder Garden program held on the last Saturday of the month.
On April 18, Scouts can attend the annual Girl Scouts Fashion Show and Tea that includes a fashion show, presentation by Miss Manners, tea and tour of Longue Vue. Scout workshops can also be booked on Saturdays and Sundays in 2015.
Finally, parents interested in summer camp can visit Longue Vue’s website in late January and learn about the 2015
Summer ‘Scapes camp program. Registration for camp begins on February 16 for all Family Members and March 2 for other membership levels and nonmembers. For more information about camp, contact Lydia Vaughn at 504.293.4722.
Cultivating Communities 2014-2015
SUPPORT CULTIVATING COMMUNITIES IN THE NEW YEAR Since August, Cultivating Communities students from the Waldo Burton Memorial School for Boys have worked with Longue Vue’s education and garden staff to sow seeds, propagate herbs and plant a variety of greens in the Walled Garden and Discovery Garden. The bountiful harvest produced will be available for sale on January 6 at Crescent City Farmers Market. The public can support Cultivating Communities by purchasing their fresh vegetables grown at Longue Vue, as well as pesto and hummus created under the guidance of Ye Olde College Inn’s Executive Chef, Bradley McGehee. The students will donate the money raised at each market day to a nonprofit of their choice at the end of the school year. Cultivating Communities is a partnership between Longue Vue House and Gardens and The Waldo Burton Memorial School for Boys. This program is generously supported by The Herb Society of America New Orleans Unit, and Jack and Peggy Laborde. Find out more by contacting Jen Cohn at 504.293.4721.
JOIN LONGUE VUE FOR A PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP IN THE NEW YEAR Is Santa delivering you a new camera for Christmas? Bring it to Longue Vue on January 10 for an “Intro to DSLR Cameras” workshop designed to take your camera off automatic mode. Participants will be provided with opportunities to excel in photography by combining classroom instruction with hands-on practice. Longue Vue’s eight acres of historical gardens serve as the perfect classroom for exploring digital photography with Longue Vue’s Education Director and photographer, Edna Lanieri. Photography beginners and those needing a refresher will be introduced to basic functions and features of their DSLR camera. All digital camera owners are welcome to participate in the 2.5-hour class. Tickets are $50 for members and $60 for nonmembers. Reservations are required and space is limited to 18 students. Contact Edna Lanieri, at 504.293.4724 to learn more information about the “Intro to DSLR Cameras” workshop.
Scene from Grosse fatigue at Longue Vue
CAMILLE HENROT’S GROSSE FATIGUE AWAKENS AT LONGUE VUE On October 25, New Orleans unveiled the Prospect.3: Notes for Now biennial exhibition. Visitors from around the world explored several exhibitions throughout the city, including works by three phenomenal artists at Longue Vue. Hailing from France, filmmaker Camille Henrot’s work is a 13-minute video telling the story of the universe’s creation. Through the use of spoken-word poetry and an eclectic mix of imagery from around the world, Grosse Fatigue (Dead Tired) integrates scientific theory with various stories of Creation. Completed as part of the Smithsonian Artist Research Fellowship Program in 2013, visitors now have an opportunity to view Henrot’s work in the main gallery at Longue Vue. Henrot shares the Prospect.3 stage at Longue Vue with Mexican artist José Antonio Vega Macotela and Japanese architect Shigeru Ban. Works will be on display through January 25. For more information about art exhibitions at Longue Vue, including Prospect.3, contact Lenora Costa at 504.293.4712.
Mario Villa’s Holiday Jewelry Exhibition Sparkles at Longue Vue For several years, Longue Vue has hosted the creations of designer Mario Villa as part of an annual fundraising exhibition and holiday shopping extravaganza. Villa grew up in Nicaragua surrounded by the art collection of his parents. His earliest artistic endeavors included painting and welding scraps of metal into sculptural forms. Educated in Europe and the United States, Villa earned degrees in anthropology from the University of New Orleans and in architecture from Tulane University. After his family was exiled from Nicaragua amidst the Sandinista Revolution, Villa made New Orleans his permanent home. He opened his first gallery in a small converted garage space in the French Quarter and a larger, second gallery two years later. On November 20, Art Jewels opened in Longue Vue’s Whim House. Several of Villa’s jewelry designs are on display and available for purchase through the end of the year, with a portion of proceeds benefitting education programs and art exhibits at Longue Vue. Learn more about this fundraising exhibit by contacting Jen Gick at 504.293.4723.
NEW TIMES TO CHOOSE FROM!
Birthday Celebrations
AT L ONGUE VUE HO USE A ND GA R DE N S
SATURDAYS 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. or 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. SUNDAYS
Celebrate in the Discovery Garden or
10:00 a.m. to noon or 1 to 3 p.m.
host a birthday tea!
Learn more:
Jen Cohn • 504.293.4721 • jcohn@longuevue.com
What’s In Bloom at Longue Vue...
Amazon Dianthus
Thunbergia
Anemone
Viola Antique Shades
La Pepppermint Camellias at Longue Vue
WEATHERING WINTER TO PREPARE FOR SPRING BLOSSOMS Cooler temperatures are the perfect time to get out and plant spring bulbs. Tulips, Daffodils, Leucojum, Spanish Bluebells,
Anemones, and Narcissus are a few favorites that can be planted in the winter for a healthy spring bloom. While waiting for your New Year flowers to grow, bring your family and friends out to Longue Vue to see the changes the winter season has unveiled in the gardens. When visiting look, for: In December Camellia, Sasanqua, Viola, Calamondin, Aster, Alyssum, Pansy, Cyclamen, Dianthus, Poinsettia, swamp lily, cape honeysuckle, butterfly vine, Fatsia, Thunbergia and Holly trees. In January Boltonia, Calendula, Lobelia, petunia, snapdragon, Cuphea, flowering maple, Salvia species, Jasmine species, grasses, Daffodil, Narcissus, sweet olive, native azalea and Japanese magnolia. In February Tulip, Freesia, Anemone, Delphinium and Amaryllis.
New Orleans Homes at Christmas Longue Vue is excited to grace the cover of author Bonnie Warren’s latest book, New Orleans Homes at Christmas. On November 20, The Shop at Longue Vue hosted a book signing with Warren in conjunction with the opening of Mario Villa’s Art Jewels exhibition. Guests met the author and learned about the beautiful houses inside. If you missed the first book signing, we are delighted to announce that Warren will be in The Shop at Longue Vue on December 20, from 3 to 5 p.m. as a complement to our final holiday tea. Join us for tea and receive a discount on select purchases in The Shop including Warren’s book!
Available in The Shop at Longue Vue
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Join us by making an end-of-year or contributing member gift and help make possible the: • Restoration of the wine cellar • Revitalization of the landscape, hardscape, and educational exhibits in the Lucy C. Roussel Discovery Garden • Launch of exciting new programming for visitors of all ages
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 Dr. J. Neal Chastain 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. H. Mortimer Favrot Jr. 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 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 Mr. and Mrs. Frederic MacNaughton Ball Jr.* Drs. Barbara and Edward Beckman* Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Bjork, Jr. Marion and Pepper Bright Mr. Mark Brown and Dr. Stephen F. Brint* Dr. and Mrs. Robert L. Carter*
Donors Mrs. Jeanie Chappell* Tony and Kathryn Chauveaux* JoAnn Christopher and Jozsef Toth* Mrs. M. L. Christovich Dorothy M. Clyne Dr. and Mrs. Walter Cockerham Dr. and Mrs. Jimmie Colón* Mr. and Mrs. Lee Connell Angus R. Cooper II Mrs. A. Edward Dragon Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Ducote Virginia Sweet Dupuy 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 Mr. and Mrs. E. Douglas Johnson, Jr.* 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* Suzanne Rheinstein* Dr. Kenneth J. Saer* Sarracenia Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Claude Schlesinger* Charles Stern* Lynne Rothschild Stern* Frank and Paulette Stewart* Catherine Burns Tremaine* Hugh and Lynne Uhalt* David Waggonner III Mr. and Mrs. James Ward* Lucie Whitley* Catherine K. Young
Alida Zollinger *2014 Long Viewer Essence of Style Design Symposium Ann Koerner Antiques Louis J. Aubert, ASID Blair Services, Inc. Basi and Michael Carbine / Mac Maison Dr. and Mrs. Mary Lou Carter Chevron Patricia Cook Shaun S. Duncan First NBC Bank Impatiens, Inc. / JoAnn Christopher J. Edgar Monroe Foundation Ann Gauthier Pam Hayne in honor of Ann Koerner Mr. and Mrs. Douglass Lore Lynne Uhalt Interiors Mary Ellen Miller Neal Auction Company Jennifer and Kenny Rabalais Sally E. Richards Rivers Spencer Interiors Sotre / Grace Kaynor Designs The Shops at 2011 Magazine Catherine Burns Tremaine Lucie Whitley 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 Stephanie and Joseph Bruno Basi and Michael Carbine Cathy and Rivie Cary
Donors 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 Anne Gauthier Dr. and Mrs. Warren Gottsegen Hales Pediatrics/Nancy and Stephen Hales Pam Hayne in honor of Ann Koerner 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 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 Herb Society of America, New Orleans Unit Keller Family Foundation Peggy and Jack Laborde Mario Villa IN KIND About Face of New Orleans Alexa Pulitzer Deborah Alciatore Louis J. Aubert, ASID Audio Visual Solutions New Orleans Auto-Chlor Ballin’s Bill Bane Banting’s Nursery Barcadia Juan M. Barona Bayona BLEU, a Blowdry Bar Blue Crab Restaurant and Oyster Bar Boudreaux’s Fine Jewelers Briarwood Nature Preserve Melba Bruce Callan Contemporary Carol Rogers Gallery Mary Lou Carter Nicole Charbonnet Meb Cefalu City Greens City Park’s Celebration in the Oaks Coca-Cola Cold Stone Creamery Riverbend Commander’s Palace Creole Creamery Dawn DeDeaux in honor of Wayne Amedee and Catherine Tremaine
Donors George Dunbar Elite Parking Services Elizabeth Locke Jewels Elizabeth’s Emma’s Shoes and Accessories Estella’s Home Feet First Skylar Fein flower The Frankenstein Chef French Art Network Friend & Company Galatoire’s Restaurant Generic Art Solutions Marian Gibbs Carol Hall Harold’s Nursery Dottie Hebert H2O Salon and Spa Dottie Hebert Herb Society of America New Orleans Unit Margaret Hull Imperial Woodpecker Sno-Balls Inside New Orleans Jonathan Ferrara Gallery Jose Bali of Metairie Kevin Kline Kingpin Bar Dr. Nanette LaCoco Carolyn Landwerlin Leila Haller Ballet Classique Beverly Lore Martin Wine Cellar Mary Ellen Miller Massage Envy Spa Metiarie Small Animal Hospital Metairie Lakeside Jazzersize Mignon Faget Julie Neill The New Orleans Advocate New Orleans Homes and Lifestyles New Orleans Pelicans New Orleans Saints Cindy Pagragan Perrier-Jouet
PJ’s Coffee and Tea Pinkberry Piranesi Antiques Porter Lyons Pullman Rail Journeys Ralph Brennan Restaurant Group Reginelli’s Lakeview Republic National Beverage Kathy Richard Robért Fresh Market Rodasta’s Restaurant and Deli Royal Antiques Saks Fifth Avenue Serene Salon Sheraton New Orleans Sir Bounce-A-Lot The Shop at Longue Vue The Soniat House Hotel Steak Knife 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
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