It’s often said that January is the time to reflect and prioritize, but there are several moments throughout the year where this naturally occurs, and August is certainly one of them. We’re closing in on the end of summer, getting our lives in order and preparing for the start of an exciting new cultural season in New Orleans.
With that in mind, we bring you two features, a Guide to the Cultural Season as well as Dinner and a Show. Our arts columnist and feature writer Rebecca Friedman has once again done an excellent job compiling an incredible calendar of performances and exhibitions at local theaters and museums through next year. This is such a fun piece to work on because we get a first look at the just-announced season of cultural offerings around town. Please note that not all organizations have their schedules confirmed at the time of publication, so be sure to check websites for the most current listings.
Dinner and a Show is a thoughtful dining piece by our culinary expert Jyl Benson, highlighting a host of savory spots for an elegant night on the town, before or after your cultural endeavor. These special local restaurants are a perfect complement to a fulfilling jaunt to the theater or museum. What an amazing array of outings to plan!
This issue also includes a great list of suggested peak summer activities, healthy frozen treats, fashion for an evening out and so much more.
We hope you’re able to slow down, soak in these last few weeks of summer and use our guides to plan for the exciting cultural season ahead.
Cheers!
ANDY MYER, EDITOR
On the Cover MaMou's mouth-watering Louisiana Tomato Salad with Burrata, Urfa Biber, peach and honey, one of many dishes in our Dinner and a Show feature on page 26. Turn to pages 20 through 31 for suggestions for a perfect night out.
Photographed by Sam Hanna
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August
1-4
Pippin
Summer Lyric Theatre at Tulane University, 100 Dixon Hall, liberalarts.tulane.edu/summerlyric-theatre
1, 8, 15, 22
Thursdays at Twilight Concert Series
City Park, Pavilion of the Two Sisters, neworleanscitypark.org
From August 3
Louisiana Contemporary 2024 Ogden Museum of Southern Art, 925 Camp St., 504-539-9650, ogdenmuseum.org
3-4
Satchmo Summerfest
New Orleans Jazz Museum at the Old U.S. Mint, 400 Esplanade Ave., satchmosummerfest.org
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Amina Figarova
Ellis Marsalis Center for Music, 1901 Bartholomew St., 504-9403400, ellismarsaliscenter.org
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Pageant
Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts, 325 Minor St., 504-461-9475, rivertowntheaters.com
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NOMA Book Club Discussion: Loot: A Novel
New Orleans Museum of Art, One Collins C. Diboll Circle, City Park, 504-658-4100, noma.org
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Adult Summer Camp: Creativity + Community + Learning + Fun Ogden Museum of Southern Art, 925 Camp St., 504-539-9650, ogdenmuseum.org
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Future and Metro Boomin
Smoothie King Center, 1501 Dave Dixon Dr., 504-587-3663, smoothiekingcenter.com
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Russell Crowe’s Indoor Garden Party + The Gentlemen Barbers + Lorraine O’Reilly Tipitina’s, 501 Napoleon Ave., 504-895-8477, tipitinas.com
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RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars LIVE
Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts, 1419 Basin St., 504-218-1385, mahaliajacksontheater.com
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The Australian Pink Floyd Show Saenger Theatre, 1111 Canal St., 504-525-1052, saengernola.com
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Fidelity Bank White Linen Night
300-600 Julia St. and surrounding area, artsdistrictneworleans.com
New Orleans art lovers don their crisp (for a few minutes, anyway) white linen for this annual evening celebration of creativity. Julia Street and surrounding environs host the merriment, which welcomes visitors into galleries and museums, with libations, live music, and plenty of art.
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Lalah Hathaway: VANTABLACK Tour
The Orpheum Theater, 129 Roosevelt Way, 504-274-4871, orpheumnola.net
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Los Angeles Azules Saenger Theatre, 1111 Canal St., 504-525-1052, saengernola.com
From August 30
Sand, Ash, Heat: Glass at the New Orleans Museum of Art New Orleans Museum of Art, One Collins C. Diboll Circle, City Park, 504-658-4100, noma.org
Shrek the Musical Saenger Theatre, 1111 Canal St., 504-525-1052, saengernola.com
Shop Talk
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LAKAN
For Lakan Golden, creating a proper wardrobe is a careful and deliberate labor of love. After many years working under menswear designers in both New York and Dallas, she learned the beauty of slow crafted, expertly tailored clothing and aims to share it with the women of New Orleans. Artfully displayed at her new studio, Lakan designs wardrobe staples like double- and single-breasted jackets, trousers, skirts and shirts from scratch. We caught up with Lakan this month while enjoying some family time and remote work in upstate New York.
How did you become involved in fashion? After high school, I studied textile design at LSU. I then went on to work in New York for Rebecca Minkoff and some other high-profile menswear brands. I wound up in Dallas working with Drew Jones (of the men’s store Harper + Jones) and subsequently helped open an outpost in New Orleans with them.
How and why did you create your own brand?
While helping our male clients at Harper + Jones, I met women who wanted something custom of their own. But, while men felt comfortable with a bespoke experience, women wanted a more retail-tailored atmosphere. They wanted shapes they could physically touch, try on and receive the necessary guidance on fit and customization from there.
Can you describe the process at LAKAN? Please know that even though we are a custom clothier, anyone can come in and shop. What sets us apart is the made to measure aspect of the business. It's an immersive process. We will take your measurements, discuss your lifestyle, color and shape preferences and then set out to build a classic, custom wardrobe that suits you best. We work from a core collection of designs but are always evolving for new seasons. We typically recommend 4 to 5 outfits per season, but there is no pressure to commit if you're not ready.
Do your designs change annually? Our core collection contains our classic staples and will remain a starting point; however, we do layer in new designs and style capsules throughout the year. We also introduce a new library of fabrics exclusively from Loro Piana and Holland & Sherry semi-annually.
Where can we find you? In person at 1818 Magazine St. and online at lakan.com or @studiolakan
Penn larocci is a born and raised New Orleanian. After graduating from Tulane University she lived in NYC for nine years working in sales and marketing at an investment bank. When she missed New Orleans more than she could stand, she moved back home, met her husband and started a family. She's now raising two rambunctious little boys and spending her free time on environmental sustainability projects.
Meet Penn, Shop Talk Blogger
Take your cake-making skills to the next level at the Cake Decorating class at Café NOMA (in the New Orleans Museum of Art, 1 Collins Diboll Circle), Aug. 22. Decorative flowers, icing, edible painting and more are among the creative techniques Whitney Oliver, pastry supervisor from Ralph Brennan Bakery, will teach students, who can take home the mini-cakes they decorated. Ticket price also includes light appetizers and desserts and a glass of wine. cafenoma.com/the-art-of-summer, @cafenoma PHOTO BY
RANDY SCHMIDT
Everything Old is New Again
Before plastic and other throwaway materials became somewhat the norm, recycling and repurposing objects was commonplace. To investigate the how and why people gave objects second lives, The Historic New Orleans Collection (410 Chartres St.) will host “New Lives for Old Things: Refashioning Southern Material Culture,” for this year’s New Orleans Antiques Forum, Aug. 8-11. Among the scheduled discussions are “Clothing as Currency,” “Simply Riveting: Broken and Mended Ceramics” and “Soul of the Home: Designing with Antiques.” Space is limited so preregistration is necessary. hnoc.org/antiques ; @visit_hnoc
Summer House
Unlike today, 19th-century New Orleans households were not blessed with air-conditioning. To keep the house as cool as possible during the blistering hot summer months, there were a number of ways to create an atmosphere that was less than furnace-like. Enter architect James Gallier Jr., who not only designed the Gallier House (1132 Royal St., French Quarter) — completed in 1860— to be more energy efficient, but had the interiors transformed into a seasonal oasis as per the custom. The Summer Dress exhibition and tour illustrates how heavy fabrics were switched out for lighter ones, such as linen and gauze; rugs were rolled up and replaced with matting. Plus, discover the groundbreakingfor-the-time architectural elements Gallier created for the house. Guided tours Weds.-Mon. through Sept. 9; hgghh.org , @hgrimagallier1831 – By Sue
Strachan
Gridiron Greatness
Time to bust out the tailgate fixings and football jerseys, it's kick-off season! The New Orleans Saints’ pre-season starts on Aug. 10 with an out-of-town game against the Arizona Cardinals, followed by another out-of-town game Aug. 18 against the San Francisco 49ers. The team returns to the Caesars Superdome on Aug. 25 to play the Tennessee Titans at 1 p.m. The first regular season game is against the Carolina Panthers on Sept. 8. neworleanssaints.com , @Saints
Tulane University launches its season on Aug. 29 with a game against Southeastern Louisiana University, 7 p.m. at Yulman Stadium. This year’s team will be helmed by new head coach Jon Sumrall. tulanegreenwave.com, @greenwavefb
Cake Walk
A Night at the Theater
By Amy Gabriel
The perfect way to pull an entire ensemble together, the Cabana Coat beckons as a closet staple. Not only is it constructed from a season-friendly cotton-blend floral jacquard, it is also fully reversible for an entirely new look. Billy Reid, 3927 Magazine St., 504-208-1200, billyreid.com
Slip your show tickets into the Mini Nott in rose gold. Top handles and a gold chain strap make this a versatile carry, while stylish details like hand dipped gold hardware accents, Italian leather and custom artwork in the interior from local Artemis Antippas are attention grabbers. BENE, benehandbags.com
Step into intermission stylishly in a pair of open toe mules by SIMKHAI. The stacked columnar heel in gold is a fashionable complement to the smooth black calf leather and open toe. Febe, 474 Metairie Rd., 504-835-5250, febeclothing.com
Clink post-performance apéritifs while rocking a cocktail ring like the Sabina. Created using classical goldsmithing, this beauty is entirely handmade in 22k yellow gold and is a showstopper with golden beryl and Mexican fire opal accents. Katy Beh Jewelry, 1326 Jefferson Ave., 504-2378144, katybeh.com
You’ll be glamorous from first line to curtain call while wearing a Born to Be Wild necklace. This lovely accessory, designed and handmade in Europe, is made of 24K gold or rhodium plated brass and is set with 88 fine Austrian crystals. Ella Bartlow, ellabartlow.com
Saying More with Less
Sidonie Villere, Maker
Sidonie Villere’s art speaks quiet volumes, scripted with carefully chosen materials applied in a “painterly way.” As Villere explained: “I find the more specific I am with the materials, the closer I can get to what I’m actually trying to say.” Those elements might include porcelain, paint, gauze, wire – whatever medium most accurately conveys the message in her ‘picture objects.’
From the earliest age, Villere has had her hands in earth – whether making mud pies in the backyard and shaping clay at summer camp or pursuing a master’s degree in ceramics. After graduating, Villere set up a studio in Mid-City and began creating works that have been shown in galleries and museums across the country. A break from the studio overlapped with the pandemic and parenthood, and in 2023, Villere returned to making art with renewed vigor and now, an in-home studio space (suited to her preferred late-night working schedule).
Villere describes the return to the studio as “kind of like getting back into conversation with a really good friend.” That conversation is
familiar but evolved: “I find it becomes almost cyclical with what I’m trying to say, to talk about. They’re all self-portraits, so they’re going through whatever I’m cycling through.”
Villere’s message of late is focused on “paring down,” incorporating forms that communicate something being removed, like torn paper.
“My work has always been about adding and subtracting,” she said. “I feel like I say more when I start to subtract… To me those voids always carry a lot of weight, emotionally and visually… The pieces I’m working on now – in a surprising way they’re more feminine but also more pared down.”
At this phase of her career, Villere appreciates the opportunity to continue evolving the artistic conversation, often refining previous topics with a new lens of experience. “As my practice progresses, there is a lot of work and life to look back on. Now I am looking to continue the conversation through concentrating my voice and building on what has come before.” – By Rebecca Friedman
Add a sense of natural light with a Nash table lamp. Particulars like a matte white ceramic body and hand painted detail paired with a spun seagrass twine shade make for a well-designed juxtaposition. Eclectic Home, 8211 Oak St., 504-8666654, eclectichome.net
Anchor the room with an intricately designed Heriz. Handmade in Afghanistan, the rug colors are naturally vegetable dyed, and the wool is from Ghazni sheep. Sharon Schenck, owner of NOLA Rugs, is celebrating her 50th year in business of rugs to the South from the world over. NOLA Rugs, 300 Jefferson Hwy., 504-8913304, nolarugs.com
Eclectic Aesthetic
By Amy Gabriel
Bring texture to your bookshelves with a set of brass etched plates. Each dish, measuring 6” in diameter by 1/2” tall, features the Chinese zodiac with all its symbolic animals. The Collective Shop, 3512 Magazine St., statementgoods.com.
Create a dreamy oasis with a handtiled fountain sourced from Morocco by Voyage Living (voyage-living. com). Available in a range of sizes, colors and tile patterns, each is self-circulating and has removable wheels for easy repositioning. Merchant House, 1150 Magazine St., 504-233-2240, merchanthouse.co.
Relax in style in an Encinitas allweather wicker rocking lounge chair. Settle into the sleek and sculptural handwoven S-shape design and choose from color palettes of vintage coal, natural or Veterans Memorial Blvd., 504-219-
Donna Paramore
Executive Director, Travelers Aid Society of Greater New Orleans
Founded in 1908, the New Orleans Travelers Aid Society provides various services to homeless or stranded individuals throughout the city. Their mission is to end homelessness by providing support to those who need it the most. Current programs include the Journey Home Permanent Supportive Housing initiative, the Unsheltered Permanent Supportive Housing program, and extensive outreach programs. Rental assistance, counseling, emergency shelter vouchers, and meals are only a few of this long-running organization’s services.
As someone who has worked in social services in New Orleans since 2015, Donna Paramore was drawn to the Travelers Aid Society mission. A New Orleans native, Paramore saw the increase in the population of people living on the street, or in encampments, in the past few years. Due in part to rising housing and healthcare costs, the homeless population in New Orleans began growing in 2020, increasing for the first time in over 10 years, according
to Nola.gov. Paramore joined the Travelers Aid Society in 2020 to help further their mission to end homelessness by providing extensive resources to those in need.
By drawing on her prior experience with organizations such as Clover New Orleans, Girl Scouts of Louisiana East, and KIPP New Orleans, Paramore immediately got involved with the Travelers Aid Society’s goals. The Travelers Aid Society team served over 6,000 individuals experiencing homelessness, distributed 9,300 vouchers for overnight shelter, and helped nearly 300 people obtain employment. They work tirelessly to meet homeless individuals where they are and pave the way toward self-sufficiency.
When she first joined the organization, the team included ten staff members. Now, a team of 40 individuals are devoted to carrying out the Travelers Aid Society mission. This includes a dedicated outreach team of ten individuals, the largest outreach staff of its kind in the state of Louisiana.
The outreach team is a crucial component of the Travelers Aid
Society. In the past, services for homeless individuals required them to visit a physical office, which created barriers in itself. In some instances, individuals were reluctant to leave their belongings behind to go into an office to qualify for housing. With the outreach team, however, the staff go out into the streets every day and complete every step of the process on-site. Services include housing applications, applying for food stamps, SNAP, and Medicaid, and identification. With all of these services transitioned to the streets, the team has reached many more individuals.
As Paramore explained, getting people set up with a safe space to live is not the only goal. Rather, a tremendous amount of ongoing support is also required.
“I wish more people knew what it takes to support clients,” said Paramore. Meeting people on the streets, giving them a safe place to live, and continuing to help them after they are in a home is a continuous process. “You can’t put someone in a house after years or decades of living on the
street and expect it to be a seamless transition,” said Paramore. Many people still need support once they are housed.
To this end, the organization helps people transition to permanent supportive housing. Case managers are assigned a caseload of 10 to 25 formerly homeless individuals, and they help provide support for them once they are housed. They work with the clients to meet a plethora of needs, such as making medical appointments or ensuring they have an adequate food supply. They may even address any issues with the housing units they are living in. As the name implies, these case managers continue providing support to those who are now permanently housed.
Addressing the issue of homelessness within New Orleans is a tremendous task. But with Paramore and her excellent team at the helm, the Travelers Aid Society is set to continue helping the city’s most vulnerable residents transition to safe, self-sufficient living spaces for many more years to come.
– By Lindsay Mack
GET INVOLVED
The Travelers Aid Society welcomes monetary donations, as well as gently used furnishings and household goods for those who are starting their new living situation in an apartment. Furniture donations are particularly welcome.
Because a great deal of the Travelers Aid Society work is funded by federal dollars, there are some restrictions on the types of outreach services they can provide. Monetary donations from individuals can help provide more holistic care, such as clothing from Goodwill or a shower. Visit the website to learn more about ways to support the Travelers Aid Society.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (dancer Samantha Figgins). Photo by Dario Calmese provided by New Orleans Ballet Association
With autumn’s arrival, we welcome an exciting new season of theater, dance, music and other cultural offerings in New Orleans. This calendar guide provides just a small taste of the options available from the city’s many arts organizations, but we hope it might entice you to explore more fully.
The Saenger’s stellar Broadway lineup, the return of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, a sparkling exhibition of glass at NOMA, and shows of every operatic, orchestral, dramatic, comedic, and photographic bent… cultural richness abounds around town this season. Celebrate artists homegrown and visiting, purchase a season subscription or a single ticket – there are so many ways to enjoy these arts offerings. Grab your calendar and start planning!
*For all organizations, we recommend checking the website for the most up-to-date information.
By Rebecca Friedman
Guide to the Cultural Season G
SAENGER THEATRE
1111 CANAL ST. 504-525-1052
SAENGERNOLA.COM
The Saenger brings Broadway favorites to Canal Street all season long through its popular “Broadway in New Orleans” series.
“Girl from the North Country” (October 15-20, 2024)
A Duluth, Minnesota guesthouse in 1934 sets the scene for this production that serves up a reimagined take on twenty iconic songs from Bob Dylan.
“Beetlejuice” (November 12-17, 2024)
The beloved striped ghost from Tim Burton’s classic film is summoned to New Orleans in this high-energy musical adaptation.
“Elf” (December 3-8, 2024)
Buddy the Elf makes his way to New York City to find his birth father in this heartwarming holiday musical.
“The Cher Show” (December 17-22, 2024)
This musical biopic presents the story of one of the world’s most iconic and popular singers as she moves through professional and personal highs and lows.
“& Juliet” (January 14-19, 2025)
This compelling musical explores an alternate path for Shakespeare’s tragic heroine: what might have happened if she had another shot at life and love?
“Mamma Mia!” (February 11-16, 2025)
ABBA’s greatest hits and a Greek island paradise set the stage for a woman’s quest to determine which of her mother’s three former flames might be her true father.
“Funny Girl” (March 11-16, 2025)
The beloved tale of Fanny Brice and her journey to stardom features an iconic score including classics like “Don’t Rain on My Parade.”
“Hamilton” (April 8-20, 2025)
This Broadway smash breathed revolutionary life into the story of Alexander Hamilton and his fellow patriots.
“The Wiz” (May 13-18, 2025)
“Ease On Down the Road” to catch the all-new production of the Tony Award-winning musical adapted from L. Frank Baum’s “The Wizard of Oz.”
“Chicago” (June 10-15, 2025)
Roxy Hart, Velma Kelly and the rest of the cast bring the drama of the Roaring 20’s and “All That Jazz” to the stage.
LE PETIT THEATRE
616 ST. PETER ST. 504-522-2081
LEPETITTHEATRE.COM
This French Quarter gem sits at the city’s cultural epicenter. The historic theater dates to 1922 and provides a captivating stage for productions that showcase the area’s best professional talent across a range of dramatic, musical and comedic productions.
“Betsy Wolfe Cabaret” (September 7, 2024)
Le Petit Theatre is proud to welcome Betsy Wolfe from Broadway, where her lengthy CV includes being nominated for a Tony Award for her performance in “& Juliet” and wowing audiences as Jenna in “Waitress.”
“Murder for Two” (October 3-20, 2024)
This musical comedy homage to old-fashioned murder mysteries features two performers playing thirteen roles (plus the piano!)
“The Skivvies” (December 17-18, 2024)
Broadway’s Lauren Molina and Nick Cearley return to Le Petit Theatre for the third year in a row to strip down to their ‘skivvies’ and perform a program of eclectic covers and original music.
“Good Night, Oscar” (January 9-26, 2025)
Character actor (and true character) and pianist Oscar Levant was a favorite guest of late-night talk show host Jack Paar. This production takes us to 1958 and exposes the high price of fame.
“Jersey Boys: The Story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons” (March 13 – April 6, 2025)
A quartet of blue-collar kids makes the leap from the streets of New Jersey to superstar status in this Tony Award- and Olivier Award-winning musical.
“Doubt: A Parable” (May 1-18, 2025)
This powerful Tony Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning drama follows the story of Bronx school principal Sister Aloysius as she investigates her suspicions of young Father Flynn and his relationship with a male student.
“Ain’t Misbehavin’” (June 5-22, 2025)
The music of Thomas “Fats” Waller sets the score for this Tony Award-winning musical that follows the swinging story and sound of an American musical icon.
RIVERTOWN THEATERS FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
325 MINOR ST.
504-461-9475
RIVERTOWNTHEATERS.COM
This beloved spot in Kenner’s Rivertown neighborhood brings a broad array of spectacular musical, family-oriented and other programming to the stage.
“Pageant” (August 9-18, 2024)
It’s a pageant like you’ve never seen, when audience judges cast their votes for the winner of the Miss Glamouresse title in 90 minutes of campy, high-energy fun.
“Hairspray” (September 13-29, 2024)
It’s back to 1962-era Baltimore when Tracy Turnblad achieves her dream of dancing on the “Corny Collins Show” – and shakes up a lot more than a can of hairspray in the process.
“The Toxic Avenger” (October 25 – November 10, 2024)
This comedy based on Lloyd Kaufman’s cult film presents New Jersey’s first Superhero, Toxie, as he takes on pollution and global warming – and a run at romance.
“It’s a Wonderful Life Y’all” (December 6-22, 2024)
Ricky Graham writes some New Orleans flavor into this family-friendly holiday favorite that follows George Bailey’s journey to redemption.
“Xanadu” (January 10-26, 2025)
This production based on the cult classic movie of the same name (starting Olivia Newton-John and Gene Kelly) transports us to the 80's with a lively mix of hit songs, roller disco, romance and Greek mythology.
“Once Upon a Mattress” (March 14-30, 2025)
This musical retelling of the classic tale "Princess and the Pea" features a spirited princess, a kingdom of quirky characters and a royal romance.
“Something Rotten!” (May 9-25, 2025)
Nick and Nigel Bottom are two brothers attempting to write a hit play in 1590s England, despite the competitive pressure from a highly successful playwright “The Bard.” The result is a musical comedy that’s set to change the world.
“Annie, the Musical” (July 10-20, 2025)
Our favorite redheaded orphan takes the stage with her gal pals, powerful allies, and rags-to-riches story set in 1930s New York City.
CONTEMPORARY ARTS CENTER
900 CAMP ST.
504-528-3800
CACNO.ORG
Gestures of Refusal: Black Photography and Visual Culture (through September 15, 2024)
This exhibition brings together the work of more than one hundred contemporary Black artists with ties to New Orleans, five immersive installations, and more than two hundred art objects to explore “the production of Black visual culture, bringing attention to the ways contemporary photographers and visual artists regularly wield the power of the camera and their creative practices to discern, behold, celebrate, and document people, places, events, collective memories, encounters, and other ever-present moments of Blackness that refuse the violence of erasure and subjectivity.”
Untitled (Beyond Opacity) (from August 3, 2024)
This exhibit will highlight the work of CAC artists.
JEFFERSON PERFORMING ARTS SOCIETY
JEFFERSON PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, 6400 AIRLINE DR. WESTWEGO PERFORMING ARTS THEATRE, 177 SALA AVE. 504-885-2000
JPAS.ORG
The Jefferson Performing Arts Society presents its 47th season at the Jefferson Performing Arts Center and Westwego Performing Arts Theatre (WPAT).
“School of Rock: The Musical” (September 13-22, 2024)
This musical based on the hit film follows a rock-star wannabe to his new gig as a prep school teacher and the musical revolution that ensues. At JPAC.
Murder Mystery TBA (October 3-13, 2024) Stay tuned for details! At WPAT.
“Jekyll & Hyde: The Musical” (October 25-November 3, 2024)
This musical take on Robert Louis Stevenson’s tale probes the dark side of a brilliant mind. At JPAC.
“The Leopard” (November 14-24, 2024)
Yabo Yablonsky wrote this one-man show about the final days of author Ernest Hemingway. At WPAT.
“Elf Jr.: The Musical” (December 13-15, 2024) The magic of the beloved holiday film translates to the stage in a JPAS Theatre Kids! production. At WPAT.
“The Nutcracker” (December 21-22, 2024)
This production based on “The Nutcracker and the Mouse King” by E.T.A. Hoffmann is presented in partnership with Jefferson Ballet Theatre. At JPAC.
“True West” (February 6-16, 2025)
American playwright Sam Shepard explores sibling rivalry in a family drama set in the San Gabriel Valley foothills. At WPAT.
“Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Nile” (February 14-23, 2025)
This three-act murder mystery adapted from Agatha Christie’s Death on the Nile unfolds aboard a river cruiser. At JPAC.
“Joe & Marilyn: A Love Story” (March 13-23, 2025)
Willard Manus wrote this glimpse into the relationship between two of the twentieth century’s biggest stars, Joe DiMaggio and Marilyn Monroe. At WPAT.
“Billy Elliot: The Musical” (March 28 – April 6, 2025)
In this inspiring tale, a boy hailing from northeast England’s coal country finds an unlikely outlet in ballet. At JPAC.
LOUISIANA PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA
2533 COLUMBUS ST., STE. 202 AND THE ORPHEUM THEATRE
BOX OFFICE: 504-523-6530
LPOMUSIC.COM
The GRAMMY® Award-winning orchestra’s primary performance home is the Orpheum Theatre, but they also perform at a variety of venues across the area, including concerts on the Northshore. All concerts below are at the Orpheum Theatre; check the website for full event calendar.
The LPO opens the 2024-25 season with Music Director Matthew Kraemer and Dukas’ “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice,” Berlioz’s “Symphonie Fantastique” and the LPO premiere of “Pulse” by Brian Raphael Nabors.
Mozart, Haydn, & Strauss (October 4, 2024)
Guest concertmaster Alexandra Preucil leads the LPO in a ‘conductor-less’ concert of eclectic pieces.
A rousing program includes Andy Lin on the Erhu (a Chinese stringed instrument) for the theme from “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” and other pieces including Respighi’s symphonic suite “Church Windows.”
The Planets (November 14, 2024)
Matthew Kraemer conducts a program that includes Gustav Holst’s treasured work as well as “Asteroid 4179: Toutatis” from Kaija Saariaho and Debussy’s “Nocturnes.”
An Evening with Kristin Chenoweth (November 20, 2024)
One of Broadway’s most accomplished luminaries joins the LPO for an evening of fan favorites.
Classical Christmas (December 5, 2024)
Ring in the holidays with conductor Jaman Dunn and excerpts from Handel’s “Messiah,” Mendelssohn’s “Von Himmel Hoch,” and selections from Menotti’s “Amahl and the Night Visitors.”
Symphonic Dances from West Side Story (January 16, 2025)
Guest violinist Sirena Huang leads the LPO in a theatrical concert featuring works by Gershwin, Ellington, Barber and Bernstein.
A Tale of God’s Will: A Requiem for Katrina (January 18, 2025)
Terence Blanchard commemorates the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina with this impassioned, Grammy Award-winning work featuring Blanchard’s SEXTET and the LPO.
NEW ORLEANS MUSEUM OF ART
ONE COLLINS C. DIBOLL CIRCLE, CITY PARK 504-658-4100
NOMA.ORG
Envisioning Japan: Transformational Gifts from Kurt A. Gitter, M.D. and Alice Yelen Gitter (through October 27, 2024)
This exhibition features major works of Japanese art including significant works by Edo-period painters (1615-1868) and ceramic art dating from the late 20th century through the present.
Come! Come! Come!: A Triptych by Wang Qingsong (November 2024)
The 2005 triptych by contemporary artist Wang Qingsong, an artist known for large-format photographs focusing on societal trends in post-Mao-era China, documents and comments upon the embrace of capitalism and China’s rapid Westernization in the late 20th/early 21st centuries.
Afropolitan: Contemporary African Arts at NOMA (through December 29, 2024)
This exhibit highlights pioneering African artists of the 20th and 21st centuries within the museum’s collection.
Show and Tell: A Brief History of Photography and Text (end date TBD, through 2024)
In this exhibit, objects drawn from the museum’s permanent collection illustrate the interconnectedness of photography and written language, dating back to the introduction of photography through the present.
Rebellious Spirits: Prohibition and Resistance in the South (through January 5, 2025)
Objects made and enjoyed during the period of Prohibition, which began in 1919 and lasted for 14 years, reflect the ways in which people adapted to continue enjoying spirited cultural traditions.
John Scott: Blues Poem for the Urban Landscape (through January 26, 2025)
An installation of ten woodcut prints in the museum’s Great Hall showcase the renowned artist’s series “Blues Poem for the Urban Landscape.”
Sand, Ash, Heat: Glass at the New Orleans Museum of Art (August 30, 2024 – February 10, 2025)
Showcasing an impressive range of work from NOMA’s extensive glass collection, this exhibit explores the more-than-4,000-year history of glass and its innovative intersections with science, technology, foodways, art, and more across civilizations.
OGDEN MUSEUM OF SOUTHERN ART
925 CAMP ST.
504-539-9650
OGDENMUSEUM.ORG
Southland (through September 22, 2024)
This exhibition examines the role of photography in the visualization of the diverse natural landscape of the American South, from Louisiana marshlands to Florida beaches, to the mountains of North Carolina and Virginia and beyond.
Louisiana Contemporary, presented by the Helis Foundation (August 3 – October 13, 2024)
Ogden Museum of Southern Art first launched Louisiana Contemporary, presented by The Helis Foundation, in 2012 to showcase the practice of artists working across Louisiana. This statewide, juried exhibition promotes contemporary art in Louisiana and provides an opportunity to exhibit living artists’ work and connect with a contemporary audience. This year’s guest juror, Lauren Haynes, Head Curator, Governors Island Arts and Vice President for Arts and Culture at the Trust for Governors Island, has selected 41 works by 37 artists from more than one thousand submissions.
Baldwin Lee (October 5, 2024 – February 15, 2025)
More than 40 gelatin silver prints have been selected from thousands of images Lee made during his travels across the South in the Reagan-era 1980s, creating portraits of Black Americans and landscape and cityscape images. This presentation marks the first exhibition for many of these photographs.
CRESCENT CITY STAGE
MARQUETTE THEATER ON THE LOYOLA CAMPUS CRESCENTCITYSTAGE.COM
This theatrical organization led by Michael A. Newcomer, Jana Mestecky and Elizabeth Elkins Newcomer was formed to provide a “diverse environment for the creation of theatre to thrive, enlighten, empower, educate, enhance, and evolve in the Greater New Orleans and surrounding areas.” In addition to its regular calendar of theatrical productions, Crescent City Stage also offers its CCS Studio Series of classes ranging from beginning acting to advanced technique courses.
“A Doll’s House” (September 5-22, 2024)
The classic drama by Henrik Ibsen has been newly adapted by Amy Herzog. Jana Mestecky directs and Elizabeth Elkins Newcomer stars as Nora, a wife and mother grappling with a shocking secret.
“A Christmas Carol” (December 5-22, 2024)
This holiday season, Crescent City Stage will feature a production of Patrick Barlow’s new version of the classic Charles Dickens tale. In Barlow’s take, directed by Elizabeth Elkins Newcomer, five actors bring the story and its hundreds of characters to life.
NEW ORLEANS OPERA ASSOCIATION
2504 PRYTANIA ST. BOX OFFICE: 504-529-3000 NEWORLEANSOPERA.ORG
General and Artistic Director Lila Palmer leads New Orleans Opera in its 82nd season featuring powerful productions at the Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts. Look for Opera on Tap and other events throughout the season as well – details on website.
“Tosca” (September 27, 29, 2024)
Giacomo Puccini’s Tosca brings the epic tale of love, passion, and political intrigue to the stage. Melody Moore sings the title role.
“Samson and Delilah, in Concert” (November 8, 10, 2024)
This concert version of Camille Saint-Saëns’s opera blends spellbinding arias and choruses with the artistry of the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra.
“Opera on the Bayou: Voices of New Orleans” (February 5, 2025)
This very special collaboration brings together local vocalists with Electric Yat Quartet in a 90-minute concert that highlights homegrown talent.
“Elixir of Love” (April 4, 6, 2025)
Gaetano Donizetti’s romance moves to a Western town where we follow the lovelorn farmer Nemorino in his quest to win the heart of the enchanting Adina, aided by a mysterious elixir.
The New Orleans Ballet Association is the state’s leading dance presenting and service organization, bringing dance to the community through its Main Stage Series as well as internationally recognized tuition-free training, health and wellness programs at up to 20 neighborhood locations in three parishes for ages 4-80+, including the youth program, Senior Dance Fitness (age 55+), and Dance for Parkinson’s. This season’s Main Stage performances bring dance companies across genres to the stage at the Mahalia Jackson Theater, in partnership with NOCCA and Tulane University.
Houston Ballet (October 19, 2024)
The Houston Ballet presents a stunning program of premieres including George Balanchine’s “Tschaikovsky Pas de Deux” and Stanton Welch’s “Velocity.”
Giordano Dance Chicago (November 16, 2024)
America’s original jazz dance company has spent over 60 years delighting audiences, and this season, they will present ‘quintessentially American’ works including the premiere of “Gershwin B” by Emmy Award-winning choreographer Al Blackstone.
Ballet Hispánico (February 1, 2025)
One of the country’s most significant Latino organizations, Ballet Hispánico will perform CARMEN.maquia, a ‘Picasso-inspired contemporary take on Bizet’s classic,’ with choreography that reflects the influence of paso doble and flamenco.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (March 21, 22, 2025)
In its 66th year, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater continues to dazzle. Their performances will include two different programs of new works and classics, including “Revelations,” an Ailey powerhouse.
THE JOY THEATER
1200 CANAL ST.
504-766-8051
THEJOYTHEATER.COM
Since its birth in 1947 as one of the city’s first “modern” movie theaters, the Joy has brought entertainment to generations of New Orleanians within its grand Art Deco walls on Canal Street. A significant renovation in recent years has restored the venue to its glory, allowing the Joy to host concerts, shows and other events.
Bearracuda (August 30, 2024)
The Lox: 30th Anniversary Tour (September 14, 2024)
Cuco (October 2, 2024)
Talib Kweli (October 5, 2024)
Glass Beans: Mahal Tour (October 15, 2024)
Beats Antique (October 23, 2024)
IDKHOW: Impending Gloom Tour (November 3, 2024)
Local Natives – Time Will Wait For No One But I’ll Wait for You Tour (November 9, 2024)
Danae Hays (November 15, 2024)
Washed Out (November 22, 2024)
Justin Willman: Illusionati Tour (December 7, 2024)
THE ORPHEUM THEATRE
129 ROOSEVELT WAY
504-274-4871
ORPHEUMNOLA.NET
This landmark theatre dates back to 1921. Its opulent hall hosts performances throughout the year. Check the website for updated schedules.
Lalah Hathaway: VANTABLACK Tour (August 25, 2024)
An Evening with Chris Botti (September 15, 2024)
André 3000: New Blue Sun in Concert (September 19, 2024)
Ray LaMontagne: Long Way Home (September 21, 2024)
International Arts Festival 2024 (September 27, 2024)
Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: In Concert (October 22, 2024)
Taylor Rave – A Taylor Swift Rave (October 25, 2024)
Felipe Esparza: At My Leisure World Tour (November 7, 2024)
Esperanza Spalding (November 13, 2024)
Kristin Chenoweth with the LPO (November 20, 2024)
Stephanie Mills and Will Downing (November 23, 2024)
PJ Morton – Annual Black Friday Show (November 29, 2024)
Mark Normand: Ya Don’t Say Tour (November 30, 2024)
Nickel Creek (December 3, 2024)
Andrew Santino: Freeze Peach Tour (December 6, 2024)
An Evening with Gregory Porter: 2024 Holiday Tour (December 18, 2024)
Dinner & a Show
Written by Jyl Benson
Photographed by Sam Hanna
An evening or afternoon at the theater or a museum opening is a cause for your best attire, celebration, and discussion over a fine meal pre-orpost event. Local spots to begin or conclude your theatrical or artistic endeavor are abundant.
CBD/WAREHOUSE DISTRICT
MaMou
With the intimate and atmospheric MaMou, chef Tom Branighan has brought much-needed attention to the intersection of bistro classics (cassoulet and côte de boeuf) and Louisiana cuisine (a take on Gulf fish Courtbouillon, which features both oyster dressing and sauce rouille) and salmon mi-cuit, in which justcooked salmon is stuffed in a beignet. The baba au rhum is flambéed tableside. The wine list includes selections from France, Italy, California, and Portugal.
942 N Rampart St., 504.381.4557, mamounola.com
Jolie
Begin or end the evening dramatically. A mashup between lounge and brasserie, this over-the-top, fun spot serves playful cocktails crafted with props, including blow torches and glitter. The kitchen serves up Frenchified shareable plates of escargot in a curried sauce to be mopped up with bread. Luscious whipped foie gras is piped artfully on sourdough toast rounds, and crisp frites are ladled over with a meaty duck gravy that will be a welcome find when the weather turns chilly.
324 Julia St., 504-766-7233, jolie-nola.com
Palm & Pine
Just a five-minute walk from the Saenger, this is an easy spot for a pre or post-show dinner. Light bites include the Corner Store Crudo and the P&P Salad. Heartier options include the TX BBQ Shrimp and Chicken Fried Texas Quail. The Palm & Pain and the Guava Caipirinha are not-to-miss cocktails.
308 N Rampart St., 504-814-6200, palmandpinenola.com
FRENCH QUARTER
Tableau
Housed under the same roof as Le Petit Theatre, Tableau has a romantic balcony overlooking Jackson Square. The menu draws on local ingredients to execute a menu with European underpinnings.
The Blue Crab Fondue with confit garlic gruyere cream, artichoke hearts and Chartreuse, served with crostini, and the silken Cajun Tarte á la Bouille made with sweet dough never disappoint.
616 St Peter St., 504-934-3463, tableaufrenchquarter.com
Sylvain
Sylvian feels like a titillating secret housed in an 18th-century carriage house just steps from St. Louis Cathedral. This restaurant-bar mashup beckons locals with its lack of pretense, its touch of romance, and a sense of humor. All types of protein are on the menu but Chef Chris Hamm's excellent vegan and vegetarian options are no afterthought.
625 Chartres St., 504-265-8123, sylvainnola.com
Bayona
Though one block from Bourbon Street, the uncivilized noise and chaos vaporize amidst the tropical foliage and flowers over a bottle from the selection of over 600 bottles that is consistently described as one of the country’s most eclectic and diverse. Inside and out, it is romantic enough for an important date at night, while still casual, carefree and inviting for a leisurely lunch. The grilled shrimp with black bean cake and a sauce of orange and coriander was on the opening menu and is still a stalwart for a reason.
430 Dauphine St., 504-525-4455, bayona.com
UPTOWN
Clancy’s
The draws are an unpretentious dining room, resistance to change, a killer wine list and a seasonally driven menu. The linens are white. The prices are reasonable. The lack of foolishness is comforting. The kitchen’s combinations stay loosely within the confines that allow the 38-year-old restaurant to remain faithful to itself while not succumbing to boredom or idiocy. The West Coast and France are exhaustively explored on the celebrated wine list.
Chef Serigne Mbaye brought home the James Beard Award for Best New Restaurant this year. The seven-course pescatarian tasting menu changes frequently and explores the intersection of Mbaye’s native Senegambian cuisine with that of New Orleans. Each dish is explained from its African origin through its journey through the slave-run kitchens in the South to where it is today. Mbaye brings warmth to the heavy subject matter by serving most dishes family-style to encourage community.
3814 Magazine St., 504-493-9396, dakarnola.com
Gautreau’s
GENTILLY/MIDCITY/TREME
Addis NOLA
Located on historic Bayou Road, Addis is now a cultural hub of Black-owned businesses. The dining experience is a transport into the colors, flavors and textures of Ethiopia. Do not miss the Ethiopian coffee service or the honey wine. Prepare to use injera rather than cutlery for your meal.
A classically trained chef, Edgar “Dook” Chase IV now runs the kitchen long overseen by his late grandmother, Leah Chase. The younger Chase has retained the peerless fried chicken and deep, rich Creole seafood gumbo his celebrated grandmother made famous while expanding the menu. Leah Chase’s outstanding collection of works from Black artists remains beautifully intact.
The ivy growing over the door lends to the secretive feel of chef Sue Zemanick’s jewel box of a restaurant. When the James Beard Award winner left her long-time kitchen post at Gautreau’s in 2019, she took chef de cuisine Jeff McLennan with her. Together, they specialize in complex preparations of the region’s Gulf seafood with contemporary Southern and Southeast Asian accents. The menu changes frequently, but some interpretation of spiced and grilled baby octopus with potatoes and potato and cheese pierogies—a nod to the Zemanick’s heritage— are mainstays.
127 N. Carrollton Ave., 504- 267-3233, zasunola.com
On a quiet, leafy Uptown street, Gautreau’s draws well-heeled patrons while serving as an incubator to talented chefs who go on to prominence after making their marks on a menu combining timeless classics with their signature dishes. Last year, Chef Rob Mistry introduced more Asian, Indian and Latin American influences. For example, a seared duck breast is glazed with a lemongrass and sherry reduction. The encyclopedic wine list offers a generous selection of portions by the glass.
La Crepe Nanou Fantasies are made of pushing through the heavy velvet curtains pulled across the door to step into the warm, bustling space where locals crowd the bar to await their tables for moules-frites, salades Tropicale, escargot Bourgogne and a vinaigrette with some magic ingredient that makes it impossible to duplicate (or maybe it’s just the magic of the place). The wine list is simple and French. 1410 Robert St., 504-899-2670, lacrepenanou.com
MARIGNY/BYWATER
N7
The only sign you have arrived is a small burned-in impression in the wood. Behind the gate is another world. This warmly lit romantic discovery will send pleasurable shivers to the stoniest hearts. A lush garden surrounds the small, open building, glowing with candlelight and a polished copper-topped wine bar serving natural selections. French-Japanese delicacies are lovingly crafted by chef Yuki Yamaguchi.
1117 Montegut St, no telephone. N7nola.com
BABS/Bywater American Bistro
James Beard Award-winning chef Nina Compton and spouse/business partner Larry Miller describe BABS as a “restaurant for every day or any day.” Compton’s deft touch with housemade pasta shines with Wagyu beef lasagna with Fontina fonduta, and little pillows of cavatelli are dotted with shrimp awash in the creamy run-down sauce of Compton’s native St. Lucia. Other house specialties include Gulf fish with crema and hazelnuts. Save room for one of the stellar desserts.
2900 Chartres St., 504-605-3827, babs-nola.com
Paladar 511
This lively, sun-splashed former warehouse space with exposed old brick and plenty of natural wood is usually packed with the beautiful people. But be forewarned: They are noisy in this spot with polished concrete floors and hard surfaces. The food is fresh, inventive, and California-inspired, with thin-crust pizza and an assortment of small and large plates. Arancini the size of fried baseballs arrive stuffed with lemon-kissed short rib ragu. Silky ravioli pillows are sauced with egg yolk, ricotta, porcini cream, and truffled pecorino. Hamachi Crudo is finished with tomatillo agua chile, green papaya, avocado and crushed chili peanuts.
511 Marigny St., 504-509-6782, paladar511.com
METAIRIE
Tana
Chef Michael Gulotta’s impressive restaurant performance includes a central station where pasta is made, and a cart moves around the dining room to prepare tagliatelle alla ruota at the table. The dish features bright flavors from lemon zest and a rich, tangy taste from aged Parmigiano Reggiano. There’s a menu of small plates—saucy meatballs, tender arancini, focaccia stuffed with meats, cheese and olive salad, zeppole and arancini. A hefty tomahawk rib-eye, veal Marsala, and Redfish Piasta with pesto trapenese are among the options on the large plate menu.
2919 Metairie Rd., 504-533-8262, tanaitalian.com
Yakuza House
To satisfy the demands of his hefty customer base, after a year-long meteoric rise in his minuscule first solo spot, Chef Huy Pham moved on to a larger location nearby. The menu features temaki, dressed nigiri, Japanese-style sandwiches, donburi bowls and noodles. Standouts include creamy Ora king salmon sashimi with shiso furikake, seared hotate (scallop) dressed with lush foie gras and unagi sauce and a frizzle of fried leeks that lands on the palate in a swirl of flavors and textures.
2740 Severn Ave., 504-345-2031, yakuzahouse.com
WESTWEGO
Mosca’s
Not much has changed since Italian immigrant Provino Mosca opened Mosca’s in a clapboard building in 1946. Before gambling was outlawed, it thrived in the area, and patrons of gaming houses would go to Mosca’s for late-night meals. The extended Mosca family still runs the joint with a seafood-heavy menu. The two-room building is lively. The smell of garlic perfumes the air and old crooners serenade from the jukebox. Dishes like shrimp Mosca and chicken à la Grande are served family-style in generous portions and often share the same olive oil, garlic, rosemary, oregano and wine sauce. Oysters Mosca is a perennial favorite, and the Spaghetti Bordelaise is coated in a sauce of oil and garlic that would be a wary parent’s wise choice for their teenage daughter’s first date.
The New Orleans Ballet Association (NOBA) hosted a series of three captivating events, collectively known as the Triple Crown, to celebrate its Main Stage season artists and honor a prominent NOBA luminary.
The first event, held on Jan. 19, welcomed Spain’s Compañia Nacional de Danza. The evening started with a reception at the Pontalba apartment of Marilyn and Glen Smith as Julio y Cesar performed before leading a second line to the Cabildo, where guests could view the “Hunt Slonem: A Retrospective” exhibition.
The second event, the Benefactor Dinner, was Feb. 20 and celebrated longtime NOBA board member and former board chair Charlotte Bollinger. Titled “A Joyous Tribute to the 2009 NOBA Mais Oui … C’est Marie! Marie Antoinette Ball,” the dinner was held in the Windsor Court Hotel’s Chinoiserie Ballroom, which was beautifully adorned with colorful floral centerpieces by Dunn and Sonnier Antiques and Florals. BRAVO (NOBA’s Ballet Resource and Volunteer Organization) and Benefactor Dinner Chairs were Gregory Curtis and Chad Berg.
The final event of the series, held on March 1 at the Mahalia Jackson Theater of the Performing Arts, was themed around Les Ballets de Monte Carlo’s performance of “LAC,” a reimagining of “Swan Lake.” A special feature of the performance was that the curtain backdrop was open during the performance and intermission so the inner workings —stagehands at work, artists practicing — of a ballet performance could be seen.
1. Joel Chaisson, Sandra Chaisson, Joaquín de Luz, Marilyn Smith, Glen Smith/Compañia Nacional de Danza reception 2. Charlotte Bollinger, Gayle Benson/ Benefactor Dinner 3. Ralph Mahana, Andree Bahan, Gregory Curtis, John Mitchell/Benefactor Dinner 4. Chad Berg, Laurie Guimont, Tiffany Taffaro, Pamela Williams, Steve Friedman/Les Ballets de Monte Carlo event 5. Elizabeth Ellison-Frost, Cathy Green, Henri Hall, Gerri Valene/Les Ballets de Monte Carlo event 6. Sandra Thompson Herman, Natasha Alveshire, Stephanie Burks, Val Grubb/Les Ballets de Monte Carlo event
FUN FACT: The Triple Crown name was dreamed up by longtime NOBA supporter Gerri Valene.
NOWFE Ella Brennan Lifetime Achievement In Hospitality Award
It’s hard to dine in New Orleans and not have it be at a Chef Donald Link restaurant.
Starting in 2000 with the acclaimed Herbsaint restaurant, Link has expanded the Link Restaurant Group with Chef Stephen Stryjewski: Cochon, Cochon Butcher, Pêche (with Chef Ryan Prewitt), Calcasieu (private dining), La Boulangerie (with Chef Maggie Scales), Gianna and Chemin à la Mer. Stryjewski and Link founded the Link Stryjewski Foundation in 2015 to support nonprofits geared to helping children.
On Jan. 25, Link was honored with the New Orleans Wine & Food Experience (NOWFE) 2024 Ella Brennan Lifetime Achievement In Hospitality Award. The award is given to a person who has made a lifetime commitment to the hospitality industry “through extraordinary leadership, personal and professional accomplishments, and philanthropic contributions to the community.” Previous award winners included Chef Leah Chase, philanthropist Bill Goldring, and philanthropist and Chef Emeril Lagasse.
“Honoring Chef Donald Link for the Ella Brennan Lifetime Achievement in Hospitality Award was an easy choice,” said Aimee Brown, NOWFE executive director. “Chef Link has served as a longstanding steward of our culinary heritage and culture, and his mentorship of young chefs ensures a strong future for hospitality professionals.”
FUN FACT: The Four Seasons New Orleans, where the celebration was held, is the home to Link’s Chemin à La Mer.
1. Ryan Prewitt, Donald Link, Stephen Stryjewski 2. Aimee Brown, Ti Martin, Cameron Link 3. Braithe Tidwell, Ian McNulty, Mali Carow 4. Christopher Jordan, Janice Parmelee, Bill Hammack 5. Neal Bodenheimer, Fred Holley, Dickie Brennan, Jorge Lauriano 6. Bill Cooling, David Colomb
Cancer Crusaders Mardi Gras Bingo Bash
Is there such a thing as too much purple, green and gold? The answer was no, when on Feb. 6 the Cancer Crusaders hosted a Mardi Gras Bingo Bash at Chateau Golf & Country Club. This sold-out event was only a week before Mardi Gras, so there was no lack of the seasonal spirit among Carnival color-clad supporters, many of whom participated in a costume contest — the Mardi Gras Flamingos were the winners. Bingo (20 rounds), a money tree, and a necklace and earring raffle were among the other activities that keep the party lively, as did the event emcees Jay Romig, Mike Hoss and Laura Buchtel.
The group’s big event, the Celebration of Life Luncheon, is scheduled for Oct. 11.
Kathy Pastorek was the Mardi Gras Bingo Bash event chair.
FUN FACT: Since 1975, the all-volunteer Cancer Crusaders has raised more than $5 million dollars for cancer research in the New Orleans area, with the money divided between LSU Cancer Center and Tulane Cancer Center.
1. Marian Gibbs, Debbie Buchler, Kerry Kenney, Bilbo Foldes 2. Carol Lee Rappold, Dawn Miller, Virginia Eckholdt, Judy Fern 3. Charleen Boos, Kathy Maffei, Kathy Piazza, Linda Doyle 4. Faith Peperone, Debbie Albert, Ann Olvany, Earlene Ally 5. Brenda Higgins, Cathy Mouney, Mickey Rodriguez, Katie Abboud 6. Kim Hasney, Barbara Lawler, Lizz Phillips, Jackie Hughes
American Heart Association Go Red For Women Luncheon
It’s a milestone year for the American Heart Association and its Go Red for Women initiative: the AHA commemorates its 100th anniversary, while Go Red marks its 20th anniversary.
The AHA was founded June 10, 1924, by six cardiologists as a professional society for doctors; this changed in 1948 when the focus turned more towards a health organization.
Since 2004, Go Red for Women has addressed the awareness and clinical care gaps of women’s greatest health threat, cardiovascular disease; heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women in the U.S.
On March 1, the AHA hosted the New Orleans Go Red for Women Luncheon at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside Hotel, where women gathered to celebrate these two milestones, as well as those who support the mission of AHA and Go Red.
“Educating women about taking the time for their own health will have benefits not just for the women themselves, but the quality of life with their families,” says event co-chair Martine Chaisson Linares.
“As someone who has family and friends who have heart conditions, I feel strongly about being part of a community of passionate women who are making a difference and bringing awareness to heart disease,” says event co-chair Dr. Rupa Jolly.
FUN FACT: The event also brought awareness to two initiatives: the Women of Impact, women nominate peers to participate in a fundraising challenge; and Bold Hearts, a centennial celebration that highlights the AHA’s transformation, further promoting the mission of cardiovascular health.
Ochsner Health supporters dressed to impress at its seventh annual Red Tie Affair, presented by LEMOINE, on March 1 at The Windsor Court Hotel.
Encouraged to wear something red, guests were bedecked in the hue headto-toe or accented a suit with a red tie. Decor accents included red flowers among other elements. Red is the symbolic color for heart health and wearing or decorating with it shows support.
At the event, guests were treated to a sumptuous spread by The Windsor Court Hotel and to live entertainment by D’Play.
The highlight of the evening was Gene Parrino, MD, vice chair of cardiovascular surgery at Ochsner Health, receiving the prestigious John L. Ochsner Heart and Vascular Award of Excellence. This accolade honors individuals who have significantly advanced patient care and the battle against cardiovascular disease.
The event raised nearly $200,000 for the John Ochsner Heart and Vascular Institute.
The Red Tie Affair underscored Ochsner’s unwavering commitment to heart health and excellence in cardiovascular care, with patients at the forefront. The leading cause of death in Louisiana is heart disease, according to the CDC/ National Center for Health Statistics.
Ochsner Health Red-Tie Affair
FUN FACT: Guests enjoyed a wine spin featuring selections curated by Meredith Griffin of decantU and additional fundraising opportunities to support cardiology care at Ochsner.
1. Dr. Christopher White, Gayle Benson, Gina Khatib, Dr. Sammy Khatib 2. Charlotte Parrino, Dr. Gene Parrino 3. Will Lemoine, Candace Lemoine, Lauren Hover, Wills Hover 4. State Sen. Joseph Bouie, Leslie Bouie 5. Katy Bodin, Dawn Pevey, Tiffany Murdock 6. Dr. Victoria Smith, Allison Sharai
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Jewish Children’s Regional Service
The Jewish Roots B’nai Mitzvah
What does the Jewish Children’s Regional Service (JCRS) do to commemorate the 13th year of its gala, The Jewish Roots?
It’s B’nai Mitzvah time, of course.
And with that in mind, JCRS supporters crowded into the Higgins Hotel on March 2 to celebrate this gala that has raised $2 million for JCRS. For 168 years, the organization has been a source of needs-based support, resources and services for Jewish youths and families, including college scholarships, grants for Jewish summer camp experiences and outreach programs.
Among the night’s activities included dining on food from Chef Dan Esses of Rimon (cocktail hour) and from the Higgins Hotel, as well as entertainment from a DJ, tarot card reader and a caricature artist organized by Sterling Events. Guests were also able to go home with “swag” such as JCRS fuzzy socks, glow sticks, feather boas, fedoras and items from a candy buffet.
On a more serious note, the event honored JCRS Director Emeritus Ned Goldberg, who recorded a video before he passed away.
Gala Co-Chairs were Mara and Joshua Force, Jackie and Chuck Stern.
FUN FACT: The event was a “coming of age” event celebrating the JCRS’ B’nai Mitzvah and the dedicated volunteers and donors who have supported 13 years of the event.
1. Joshua Force, Mara Force, Jackie Stern, Chuck Stern 2. Loel Samuel, Barbara Kaplinsky, Barbara Greenberg 3. Michael Goldman, Lisa Romano, DJ Romano
4. Mark Rubin, Andrea Rubin, Susan Green, Howard Green 5. Dori Schulman, Brooke Berger, Vicki Samuels 6. Millie Kohn, Robert Kohn
City Park Conservancy Lark in the Park
Lark in the Park presented by Capital One returned on March 8 at the New Orleans Botanical Garden and the Pavilion of Two Sisters.
This beloved event, orchestrated by the City Park Conservancy (CPC), has been a cornerstone of park preservation since its inception in 1982.
The evening kicked off with a VIP hour featuring the melodic tunes of the Geovane Santos Trio, followed by the electrifying beats of Raw Deal for the gala. Attendees savored culinary delights from 15 top-notch restaurants and caterers, including Gris-Gris, Ralph’s on the Park, Langenstein’s and Rosemary & Roux.
An online silent auction tempted many with the top two items being four tickets to the Emeril Lagasse Foundation patron celebration and a luxurious two-night stay at the Hotel Saint Vincent.
“In addition to being one heck of a party, Lark in the Park has been vital to park preservation for four decades now,” said CPC Chief Development Officer Casie Duplechain. “We are tremendously grateful to everyone who supported this fundraiser while simultaneously supporting important initiatives of caring for City Park.”
This year’s event launched the CPC’s Protect the Park campaign, ensuring that the 1,300-acre City Park remains clean, accessible and a cherished part of the New Orleans community. Proceeds from Lark in the Park will directly benefit the ongoing maintenance and beautification of this urban oasis.
FUN FACT: City Park Conservancy was named by Birder’s World Magazine as the best birding spot in New Orleans — 280 species have been sighted.
1. Greg Dietz, Rebecca Dietz, Kristi Trail, Blake Heymann 2. Tania Hahn, Elise Ryan 3. Dr. Peter DeBlieux, Karen DeBlieux, Liz Sloss, Poco Sloss 4. Jackie Palumbo, Vincent Palumbo 5. Adriana Friedman Lopez, Flip Lopez, Jolie Bensen 6. Judge Robin Pittman, Keith Pittman
French Heritage Society
The Magic of Vézelay’s Basilica
For 900 years, the Basilica at Vézelay in France has been noted for its beauty and the revelations it inspires. Dedicated to Mary Magdalene, it is linked to her arrival in France, and the basilica’s crypt is purported to hold a relic of the saint.
This landmark was the focus of a Louisiana Chapter of The French Heritage Society event at which members and invited guests were treated with a presentation about the basilica’s history and preservation.
Basilica expert Christopher Kelly was the guest speaker, who has also been to other FHS chapters throughout the U.S. talking about the basilica.
The work at Vézelay is representative of the important work the French Heritage Society, which was founded in the U.S. in 1982, undertakes in its mission of preservation of French architectural and cultural legacy, among its other work in education and fostering French-American relations.
Susan Villere, Pierre Villere and Michael Harold are the co-chairs of the Louisiana Chapter of The French Heritage Society.
FUN FACT: The New Orleans Country Club, where the evening event was held, got into the French spirit serving a classic poulet rôti for dinner.
1. Michael Harold, Christopher Kelly, Susan Villere, Pierre Villere 2. Diane Sustendal Labouisse, Philip Lorio, Janet Tallerine 3. Richard Dragisic, William Brockschmidt, Dr. Quinn Peeper
4. Dana Hansel, Pierre Villere II
5. Ethan McDonald, Carol Anderson
6. Deana Blackburn, Leonard Tallerine
Minimal Cooking, Maximum Impact
Pan Con Tomate
The name translates as “bread with tomato,” and that’s all it is, while also far greater than the sum of its humble parts. It is the definitive of the Mediterranean diet. – By Jyl Benson
Wine Pairing
Steve Groom is the general manager at Costera and curates the wine and spirits selections. He recommends a Spanish Cava with the Pan Con Tomate. “The Spanish sparkling wine, primarily produced in the Barcelona-adjacent region of Penedes, is practically made for tapas,” Groom said. “Thanks to its palate-cleansing effervescence and mild acidity, it cuts through the richness of the Pan Con Tomate, while notes of tart, freshly picked orchard fruit, and bready, yeast-derived flavor on the palate complement the bright tanginess of the tomato and the bread. Our house Cava, Raventos i Blanc, is an iconic Cava.”
The Expert Chef Kathryn Searcy, Chef de Cuisine, Costera “Costera’s take on the famously simple Pan Con Tomate, a ubiquitous tapas staple in Spain, adds rich, complex flavor by way of a house-made tomato tapenade and roasted garlic aioli, spread atop olive oil-griddled sourdough. Finished with fried garlic and sea salt, it combines crunchy and smooth textures and deep umami notes, alongside the tangy profile of the yeasted bread. This inspires foodfriendly Spanish wine pairings.”
How to make Pan Con Tomate
1 cup neutral oil, such as soybean or vegetable
2 tablespoons red onions, small diced
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoons minced capers
2 anchovy filets, minced
4 slices sourdough bread
1 cup sundried tomatoes in oil (conversely, grate the flesh of ripe tomatoes on a box grater)
4 tablespoons Aioli in a Flash (recipe follows)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon minced chives
In a small pot over medium-low heat bring oil and onion to a simmer and cook until onions are translucent, about 8 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another minute. Turn off the heat. Add capers and anchovy, set aside to cool.
Strain the solids from the oil. Set aside.
Add the seasoned oil and the tomatoes to a high-powered blender and blend until smooth. Scrape the mixture into a bowl. Fold in the reserved cooked solids. Season with lemon juice.
Toast the bread until golden brown. Spread 1 tablespoon of aioli on each piece of toast, followed by 1-2 tablespoons of tomato tapenade. Slice each piece of bread into four quarters if desired.
Garnish with chives.
Serves 4
Aioli in a Flash
You will need an immersion blender for this. Warning: Contains raw egg. Makes about 1 cup
2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 large egg, at room temperature
4 cloves garlic, peeled
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Salt to taste
Add all ingredients to a wide-mouthed jar that will just fit the head of the immersion blender. Put the head of the immersion blender at the bottom of the jar and turn it on. Keep the head of the blender at the bottom of the jar until your aioli starts to emulsify, then gently move it up and down and around until the entire mixture is emulsified and quite thick. Keep it tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to a week. The aioli will thicken further as it chills.
Any Excuse For Ice Cream…
By Molly Kimball, RD, CSSD
As one who loves homemade ice cream (who doesn’t?), and also enjoys experimenting with low carb spins on typical favorites, my attention was piqued by the simplest New York Times headline: The Best Ice Cream Maker.
I’m not typically a gadget person. I find that, at least for me, they usually just sit there, still boxed and unused, sometimes for decades.
But the best ice cream maker? That’s a big statement.
The folks at Wirecutter tested 21 ice cream makers, looking at things like simplicity of design, ease of cleaning and churn speed (a faster churn time means finer ice crystals and smoother texture), and landed on the Cuisinart ICE-21RP1 as their favorite.
I must say, I think they’re spot-on. And at $69.95, it also happens to cost far less than their other recommendations.
It’s stunningly simple; many of the recipes in the accompanying booklet are literally a one-two process: whisk the ingredients in a bowl, cover and refrigerate for a few hours. Pour into the ice cream maker, press one button and you’ve got a batch of rich, creamy ice cream in 20 minutes.
The hardest part about the entire process is planning ahead and remembering to freeze the bowl overnight before churning.
If do-it-yourself homemade ice cream sounds like your kind of thing – and if you’ve read this far in our wellness column – you may feel a bit of ambivalence. My dad, for one, mused that having such unfettered
access to homemade ice cream might not be a good thing. I get it. Which is why I was so excited to test out low- and no-sugar varieties as soon as our new ice cream maker arrived. Granted, they still contain heavy cream – so they’re not low in calories, just low in carbs and sugar.
My first round of lower-sugar ice cream was just that – lower in sugar. We used the ‘simple vanilla ice cream’ recipe from the instruction manual. The only edit was to cut the sugar by 50 percent.We kept everything else exactly the same. Even with half the sugar, the ice cream was surprisingly sweet, and still rich and creamy.
For my next batch, I went very low carb, with zero sugar. Still just a simple vanilla ice cream, but it was ridiculously creamy and rich, in the best of ways. I love this version as much – actually, I think more – than any super premium, rich vanilla ice cream I can remember.
I used two zero-calorie plant-based sweeteners in place of sugar: Swerve Confectioners and granular allulose. Both measure cup-for-cup like sugar. I opted for the confectioners-style specifically (versus granular sweetener) to give the ice cream a smoother texture. And allulose is a sweetener that brings a good bit of moisture into recipes, so I included it in hopes that it would impart a satisfying creaminess.
The original recipe called for 3/4 cup of sugar (12 tablespoons). For my first batch, I used 6 tablespoons of granular allulose and 6 tablespoons of Swerve Confectioners. It was a notch too sweet, so I dialed the Swerve back to just 4 tablespoons and the result was perfection.
Regardless of which ice cream maker you use, it’s easy to create these lower- and no-sugar variations with a few simple ingredient edits. Or try out our recipe below and email me at wellness@myneworleans.com to let us know what you think!
Simple Vanilla Ice Cream | Low Carb, Zero Sugar
Makes about 10 half-cup servings
3 cups heavy cream
6 tablespoons granular allulose
4 tablespoons Confectioners Style Swerve
1 pinch salt
1 ½ tablespoons pure vanilla extract
In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients and whisk until sweeteners are dissolved. Cover and refrigerate 1 to 2 hours, or overnight.
Turn on the ice cream maker; pour the mixture into the frozen freezer bowl and let mix until thickened, about 15 to 20 minutes. The ice cream will have a soft creamy texture similar to soft-serve style. If a firmer consistency is desired transfer the ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for about 2 hours. Remove from freezer a few minutes before serving.
Tip: Make it vegan by substituting plant-based dairy free heavy cream alternative (I like Califia Farms’ Dairy Free Heavy Whip) in place of heavy cream.
• Half-sugar : Cut the sugar called for by 50%, you likely won’t even notice the difference.
• Zero-sugar low carb: Replace half of the sugar with granular allulose (available at Whole Foods and Amazon). Replace the other half with Confectioner’s Style Swerve (this can be dialed back even more if desired).
For those who are NOT DIY’ers – Storebought Ice Cream!
3 low carb, low sugar pints that we’re loving now *nutrition facts for 2/3 cup serving
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Captured on Canvas
Live paintings give art-loving couples a unique opportunity to create a one-of-a-kind memento of their wedding. Created in real time, the painting becomes a treasured piece that will last a lifetime. Artists Alex Harvie, Denise Hopkins and Christina Pappion weigh in on this increasingly popular way to capture the magic of the day on canvas.
For all three artists, the most important thing a couple should consider is an artist’s style. Hopkins notes “I think a couple should ask
what they most want out of a wedding painting (Realism? Vibrancy of color? Movement? Texture?) and then find an artist whose work really resonates with what they value most.” Harvie adds that couples should make sure they like examples of the artist’s finished product, because the painting will be on the wall forever!
Once a couple has selected an artist whose style matches their celebration’s overall vibe, communication becomes crucial. One of the first things they should do is make sure the venue will accommodate
Christina Pappion (opposing page) Pappionartistry.com @pappionartistry
Alex Harvie (above) Harviepaintings.com @alex_harvie
a live painter; many venues, such as museums and historic sites, have very strict rules that will need to be taken into account. Couples should also clearly relay to the artist any requests that a specific moment— such as the vows or the first dance—be painted. Pappion stresses “ensuring logistical details like timing and space requirements are addressed in advance can help ensure a smooth collaboration” between all involved.
While the timing of a live painting can vary, the three artists agree that it usually takes 3-5 hours, including setup and breakdown. Typically, artists will be standing for the duration of the painting, and it’s common for them to need a short break at some point. Couples should welcome the artist to enjoy some refreshments during the break. This is also a great opportunity for guests to chat with the artist. Guests should also feel free to watch the artist in action as the
painting comes to life. Hopkins fondly recalls inviting a tiny flower girl, who had been mesmerized watching the process, to help her finish one of the flowers on the painting. The proud, joyful smile on the little girl’s face is one of Hopkins’ most treasured memories as a wedding artist. Similarly, Harvie thrives on engaging the guests as he puts their likeness on canvas: “That connection with my audience is an essential for me. After all this is a painting of all the family and friends that came out to party for the couple’s biggest day of their life!” These family and friends then become fans of the artist. Therefore, live paintings are, as Pappion points out, a fantastic way to support local artists and the arts community. Seeing a live painter at a wedding may inspire guests to incorporate artists into their own events. Given the wide range of artistic talent in New Orleans, the possibilities are endless. – By Megan Holt
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Tony Bacino's
Native New Orleanian Anthony “Tony” Bacino opened his first bar in the French Quarter in May of 1940. Bacino’s Cocktail Lounge was located at 600 Bourbon St. (at Toulouse) and featured live musical entertainment and a “cool and refreshing” drink called the “Zobbie.” The community sing nights became a big hit, with crowds singing along to their favorite hits played on the piano. Bacino sold the business in October of 1942.
Four years later in June 1946, Tony Bacino’s Bar opened at 738 Toulouse St. Live music and community singing carried over from his first bar, and it soon became a popular nightspot. Its reputation as being fun but rowdy grew just as quickly. In 1947, Tony was arrested for allowing loud music after midnight and all 86 patrons were arrested for disturbing the peace.
Meanwhile, Tony Bacino’s on Toulouse was making a name for itself. It opened up a back bar in the courtyard and installed bartender Candy Lee (aka Amos McFarland), described variously as: unpredictable, madcap, and a “master mixologist and raconteur.” The bar became a welcoming gathering spot for gay patrons.
Tony Bacino’s Lounge at 201 Bourbon St. in 1964. Tony Bacino owned bars in the French Quarter from 19461968. He died in 1999 at the age of 91. People described him as a colorful and legendary French Quarter character.
Joseph sold the bar in 1954, just missing the years of relentless police harassment and arrests of staff and patrons of gay bars under the new vice laws instituted by Police Superintendent Jim Garrison. In 1958, Candy Lee and fellow bartender Louis (“Louise”) Robichaux filed a civil suit after being arrested eight times in two weeks for violating an ordinance against “employment of persons of lewd character.” They lost their suit, and Tony Bacino’s Bar gave up the fight and quietly closed. (Candy Lee was said to go on to be the inspiration for Tennessee Williams’ one-act play “And Tell Sad Stories of the Deaths of Queens…”.)
Tony’s partner Joe Joseph bought him out in 1949. Tony took a break from bars and went into the real estate business for 3 years. Following that, he was back hosting at Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop, which Joseph also owned.
In 1963, Bacino decided to open another namesake bar: Tony Bacino’s Lounge on Bourbon St. Like his previous bar, it had its share of brawls and arrests. By 1968, it was closed. – By Seale Paterson
NOLA Wedding Resources
Fall Weddings are just around the corner. Check out these New Orleans wedding vendors and styles to help make your big day the best day ever!
Porter Lyons
623 Royal St, New Orleans | porterlyons.com 800.585.0348
Porter Lyons creates bespoke engagement rings and uniquely refined bridal jewelry for your special day and beyond. From classic diamond bands to untraditional center stones and gemstone drop earrings, explore the bridal collection at 623 Royal Street or porterlyons.com
Kim Starr Wise Floral Events
437 Philip St, New Orleans | kimstarrwise.com 504.315.5607
If you are looking for a custom florist for your event, Kim Starr Wise Floral Events offers the finest selection and customization available. By providing your custom color palette, personal design inspirations, and vision board, Kim Starr Wise’s team of floral professionals will have your wedding day blooming!
1001 Poydras St, New Orleans | coppervine.com | 504.208.9535
At Copper Vine Wine Pub & Inn, our walls are steeped in a history that dates to 1876. Let us host you and your guests for an unforgettable experience. And with warm hospitality and approachable style, Bonfire Events + Catering creates customizable events for every occasion worth celebrating, from cocktail parties and intimate wine dinners.
Elevate your skincare experience at The Skin Bar New Orleans. We are a premier skin care clinic and the exclusive EMFACE provider in Metairie. Your destination for curated, science-backed skincare products and procedures. Let our experts guide you to your best skin ever at any age. Glow, Brighten, Lift, and turn back the clock.
Clothing 6070 Magazine Street, New Orleans | 1281 N Causeway Blvd, Mandeville 8366 Jefferson Hwy, Baton Rouge | perlis.com | 800 725-6070
Offering 8 formalwear rental options, Perlis takes pride in its reputation for dressing the groom and groomsmen to look their best. Tuxedos and full dress tails also available for sale. Sales at all locations. Rentals at Magazine Street only.
I Do Bridal Couture is pleased to announce that Proper & Co. is coming to Covington and Baton Rouge Fall 2024. Proper & Co. will provide by appointment only, exclusive, Mother of the Bride, Evening, and Cocktail designers, the perfect compliments to our I Do Bridal Couture locations.
Glasskin
4025 Magazine St, New Orleans getglasskin.com | 504.581.8356
Glasskin is the perfect addition to a prewedding routine. Brides-to-be can prepare their skin at home by shopping Glasskin’s vast range of quality, clean skincare products. Glasskin nourishes, enhances, and elevates skin to deliver real, natural results.
Set among centuries-old live oaks and lush native flora; the Greenwood is a beautiful event space outside downtown Covington. The Southern Hotel has reopened the doors to this stunning venue for weddings, corporate events, retreats, and celebrations. We look forward to bringing your dreams to life.
Filmore Ave, New Orleans cityparkgolf.com | 504.483.9410
Filmore in the Oaks at City Park Golf Course is an oasis of timeless elegance, nestled inside the historic Club House of Bayou Oaks Golf Course. A hidden gem of New Orleans City Park, our venue combines charm and sophistication for an unparalleled experience.
A luxury club just 14 miles outside New Orleans, the Chateau Golf & Country Club is the pinnacle of Southern decadence, steeped in romance, culture, and hospitality. This July and August, enjoy 10% off all weddings, and let us make your big day a perfect one.
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Melting Pops
A delightful frozen treat that doesn’t melt in seconds? Yes please! Betsy Enzensberger, a graduate of Tulane University’s fine arts program, handcrafts her whimsical resin Original Melting Pops™ in Palm Springs. “I have always been inspired by the universal recognition of the frozen treats that bring joy to people worldwide,” said Enzensberger. Available in a range of happy, colorful options at Union Gallery, website: union.gallery.
