St. Charles Avenue September 2023

SOCIETY • CELEBRATION • STYLE

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EDITORIAL

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Dreaming of Fall

Although we’re not quite there yet, the promise of fall is indeed around the corner, and after the summer we’ve endured, could not be more welcome. Visions of sweaters, cider and cooler temperatures are absolutely dancing in our heads. We say it each year, but this year in particular, it seems the beckoning new season is more anticipated than ever.

With that in mind, our fashion feature is an utter delight. Boutique owner Susu Stall and three generations of her stylish family show us how fall fashion is done, in a range of elegant ensembles, set to the backdrop of the Stalls' beautiful Garden District home.

While planning your calendar and taking fashion notes from Susu and her family, be sure to look to our Registry of Charitable events on page 48. It’s a jam-packed nonprofit event season and we’ve pulled together listings in one place for your reference. Please note that while this calendar was current at the time we went to press, details are subject to change, so be sure to check an organization’s website for the most current listings when setting the date.

With the return of fall comes the excitement of football season. Our writers have rounded up excellent gameday recipes, entertaining suggestions, and sporty accessories so that you’re all set when it comes to showing your team spirit.

Around Town by Sue Strachan and our Arts Calendar, compiled by Rebecca Friedman, offer up even more festive fall entertainment options. There is truly an option for every taste.

Our Changemaker this month is Katie Brasted, Executive Director of Woodlands Conservancy. Learn more about this wonderful organization and the important work they do to protect wildlife, natural habitats and ecologically significant land in our region.

We hope you walk away from this issue as thrilled as we are to usher in the new season.

Cheers!

On the Cover

Boutique owner Susu Stall, along with her daughters Eugenie and Lindsay, and soon to be daughterin-law Julia, help us sharpen our fall fashion focus.

Photographed in the Stalls' storied Garden District home by Sara Essex Bradley.

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SEPTEMBER

Free Fridays featuring Naughty Professor + Daria & the Hip-Drops

Tipitina’s, 501 Napoleon Ave., 504-895-8477, tipitinas.com

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Southern Decadence

Bourbon Street

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Sugar Bowl Country Kickoff: Garth Brooks, Lainey Wilson, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band Caesars Superdome, 1500 Sugar Bowl Dr., 504-587-3663, caesarssuperdome.com/events

5 Arrowhead Jazz Band

Presented by the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park New Orleans Jazz Museum, 400 Esplanade Ave., 504-568-6993, nolajazzmuseum.org

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Singin’ in the Rain Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts, 325 Minor St., 504-461-9475, rivertowntheaters.com

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The View Upstairs Jefferson Performing Arts Center, 6400 Airline Dr., 504885-2000, jpas.org

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LPO Opening Night: Beethoven Symphony No. 5 Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, The Orpheum Theater, lpomusic.com

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Paw Patrol Live!: “Heroes Unite” UNO Lakefront Arena, 6801 Franklin Ave., 504-280-7171, arena.uno.edu/events

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Spider-Man: Into the SpiderVerse: Live in Concert

Mahalia Jackson Theater, 1419 Basin St., 504-287-0351, mahaliajacksontheater.com

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Lil Baby, The Kid Laroi and GloRilla Smoothie King Center, 1501 Dave Dixon Dr., 504-587-3663, smoothiekingcenter.com

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Stravinsky at the New Marigny Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, New Marigny Theatre, 2301 Marais St., lpomusic.com

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Alabaster DePlume Music Box Village, 4557 N. Rampart St., musicboxvillage.com

27 Beyoncé

The superstar’s Renaissance Tour, Beyoncé’s first solo outing in 7 years, makes its way to New Orleans this month. The Queen Bey promises to take audiences through a grooving tour of her catalogue, including the powerful “Formation” and dance-heavy beats off her 2022 "Renaissance" album. Caesars Superdome, 1 500 Sugar Bowl Dr., 504-587-3663, caesarssuperdome.com/events

21 Elegance & Decadence: Opening Reception and Book Signing

Ogden Museum of Southern Art, 925 Camp St., 504-539-9650, ogdenmuseum.org

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LOVE in the Garden Presented by Hancock Whitney

New Orleans Museum of Art, One Collins C. Diboll Circle, City Park, 504-658-4100, noma.org

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Corinne Bailey Rae: The Black Rainbows Tour

The Orpheum Theater, 129 Roosevelt Way, 504-274-4871, orpheumnola.net

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The Marriage of Figaro

New Orleans Opera, Mahalia Jackson Theater, 504-525-1052, neworleansopera.org

October

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What a Wonderful World: A New Musical About the Life and Loves of Louis Armstrong Saenger Theatre, 1111 Canal St., 504-525-1052, saengernola.com

7 Depeche Mode

Smoothie King Center, 1501 Dave Dixon Dr., 504-587-3663, smoothiekingcenter.com

The Covery

If you’re over 35, you likely visit your list of doctors on a regular basis. But what about making time for alternative sources of healing and preventative health? This is where the art of wellness comes in. If you’re new to the term, it’s simply a buzz word to encompass any activities to help manage your physical, mental and social wellbeing. Most treatments involved in the field are new and not entirely scientifically validated. Even so, the verdict is in, and many agree they seem to be greatly aiding in the health and healing of people all over the world.

Note: This information is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice or treatment. Always consult your physician before undertaking a new healthcare regimen.

At the newly opened The Covery, you can try out many of the most buzzed about wellness modalities. I got a moment to chat with the co-owner, Jacob Tramontin, former attorney and New Orleans native, to learn more about his new Magazine Street location.

What is The Covery? The Covery Wellness Spa is a local provider of non-invasive therapies designed to enhance and optimize your health journey. We believe in the act of practicing healthy habits on a daily basis to attain better physical and mental health.

Can you tell us about some of the services offered at The Covery? Sure! The PEMF Therapy uses low-frequency electromagnetic waves to promote cellular function and overall well-being, the Compression Therapy is used for enhancing blood flow and lymphatic circulation, the Oxygen Therapy is used to facilitate increased oxygen delivery to the body’s tissues and cells and Cryotherapy is used to stimulate the natural release of anti-inflammatory proteins and endorphins via extremely cold temperatures. Additionally, we offer IV therapy, infrared sauna access, guided meditation and more.

The Covery is a national chain based out of Baton Rouge, how do you plan to engage locally? We will be hosting events throughout the year to encourage new members, plus we’ve recently been a sponsor for the American Cancer Society gala and donated silent auction items to benefit Bridge House/Grace House, Ecole Bilingue and McGehee School.

What differentiates the Covery from other local wellness spots? I truly think there’s room for many wellness spots in Nola. They are all great. However, I do think the variety of treatments we offer under one roof is super appealing to busy folks. We also made sure our location feels calm and warm.

What is your current favorite treatment? I’ve had knee issues over the years and so my favorites for dealing with that are the PEMF therapy and full body cryotherapy. However, I do think that the hyperbaric oxygen chamber is a game changer and will quickly become one of our top performers.

Is there medical oversight at your facility? Yes. We have nurses on staff daily and a physician who oversees the entire operation. It's important to note that no one can begin treatment until they have had a consultation with someone from our staff.

How do we get the most bang for the buck? I recommend buying a membership. Although it doesn’t include EVERY treatment, it will allow you access to several of the most popular items.

For more information you can contact: The Covery, 4712 Magazine Street, 504-522-6300, uptownnola@thecovery.com, thecovery.com.

Meet Penn, Shop Talk Blogger

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.

Reeling Them In

The Friends of the Cabildo kicks off its 2023-2024 Film Series on Sept. 13 when it presents “Roots of Fire” at the New Orleans Jazz Museum. The movie, which won the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities Documentary of the Year Award, is about the traditions and future of Cajun music and features performances from Pine Leaf Boys, T’Monde and Feufollet, among others. The series also offers a discussion afterwards. NOJM, 400 Esplanade Ave., tickets and information: friendsofcabildo.org; Instagram: @friendsofthecabildo

Star Chefs Shine

What happens when you put five acclaimed chefs together in a kitchen?

A culinary feast like no other. The Windsor Court Hotel is the site for this food and wine extravaganza on Sept. 9 that also happens to be a benefit for the Emeril Lagasse Foundation. The featured chefs are Anthony Gray, chef de cuisine of Le Bernardin; Jiho Kim, executive chef/ partner at Joomak Banjum; Okan Kizilbayir, chef de cuisine at Salt; E.J. Lagasse, chef patron of Emeril’s; and Mitchell Lienhard, co-founder of and culinary and kitchen operations at Suited Hospitality. The black-tie event begins in the hotel’s Le Salon with canapés, champagne, caviar and martinis, followed by dinner and dessert paired with wines in The Grill Room. RSVP and ticket purchase required; contact The Grill Room at 504-522-1994. The Windsor Court Hotel, 300 Gravier St., thewindsorcourt.com; Instagram: @thewindsorcourt.

FASHION FORWARD

If fashion is a passion, then New Orleans Fashion Week, Sept. 19-23, is here to stoke the flames. Now marking a 10th anniversary, NOFW will feature a variety of events including a kickoff party and fashion presentation at Virgin Hotels, a sustainable fashion show with designers up-cycling clothing and unconventional materials, and two evenings of runway shows at Gallier Hall. Thirty-plus designers from the Gulf Coast region, Atlanta and New York — including Debbie Ales, Sophie Omoro (Od Aomo), Mimi Holaday and Aaron Michael (Project Runway, Season 19) — will be participating. For more information and tickets, go to neworleansfashionweek.com –

By Sue Strachan

Hot Off the Press

Get your literary vibe on in a space that has a well-read history. “Dear Eliza Jane” is the new series for bibliophiles at the Eliza Jane Hotel, which is named after Eliza Jane Nicholson, the first women newspaper publisher, who led the Daily Picayune in New Orleans in the late 19th century. Held the third Thursday of each month and starting at 6:00 p.m., the event is hosted by Sue Strachan (author of “The Café Brûlot” and this column) and features authors who have a local flavor, as well as a fun cocktail. To find out more, go to Instagram: Eliza Jane Hotel (@theelizajanenola) and Garden District Books Shop (@the. gardendistrictbookshop) or Sue Strachan (@SueStrachan504).

Music To Our Ears

Started as a way to showcase the city’s music clubs, venues and musicians, NOLAxNOLA was so successful that it is now in its third year. This year’s celebration of culture and community is Sept. 28-Oct. 8 at music clubs and other venues around the city. The event also leads up to the inaugural New Orleans Music Month in October. For more information, go to: neworleans.com/nolaxnola; neworleans.com/musicmonth.

STYLISH SPIRIT

By Amy Gabriel

For a casual gameday watch party, a lightweight windbreaker style top and shorts make a comfy combination. A front zipper for the top and cinchable drawstring on the shorts make both pieces versatile as a set or separates. Sparkle City, 5701 Crawford St., sparklecity.com.

Add a little sparkle to your stride in a pair of vintage Havana sneakers. These stadium-perfect kicks feature purple, gold and silver glitter accents, making them a step above the rest.

Nola Boo Boutique, 517 Metairie Rd., Ste. 200, 504-510-4655, nolaboo.com.

Show off your Saints spirit in a long-sleeved sweater embellished with scripted lettering and a touch of sparkle throughout. Classically sporty details include gold around the wrists and black bands around the neck and waist. Queen of Sparkles, queenofsparkles.com.

Shine as LSU crosses the goal line in a tiger stripe sequin vest by Ames Layne x Tru Colors Gameday (ameslayne.com). Fun details include a brush over effect mix of purple and gold, full length front gold zip and collar pop. Little Miss Muffin, 766 Harrison Ave., 504-482-8200, shoplittlemissmuffin.com.

Celebrate your fandom with a Saints fleur de lis pendant from the Mignon Faget Louisiana collection. Designed on Magazine Street, the two-toned pendant, available in sterling silver or 14K gold, is topped off with a sweetly tilted halo. Chain sold separately.

Mignon Faget, 3801 Magazine St., 504891-2005; 3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd. 504-835-2244, mignonfaget.com.

Wonder Walls

Brittany Ellis, Owner, The Pattern Collective

Brittany Ellis believes great patterns deserve to shine – especially great patterns by small, independent designers. Ellis, an interior designer who fell hard for textiles and wallpaper, created The Pattern Collective to give those indie brands a showcase.

“While working in interior design, I started coming across these small textile companies,” recalled Ellis. “There were people printing from their homes, doing small batch things… totally off the wall and like nothing you would see in a typical design center… I thought, ‘There needs to be a place where these small brands can come together and be highlighted and not hidden or shelved behind larger corporate brands.”

Ellis is a die-hard believer in the power of pattern (more than paint) to transform a space. She finds New Orleans homes, with their high ceilings and intricate architectural details, especially well-suited to wallpaper: They just scream, “Put a layer of fun on me!” She’s also a fan of adding

lively patterns in utilitarian spaces like laundry rooms and powder rooms. For her studio, Ellis doesn’t select patterns based on trends or carry many traditional patterns, even though those styles tend to be popular in the South. “I kind of like to push the envelope a little with design” she said. “What I’m trying to show with my studio space and the patterns that I carry is that you can be bold, add color, and do fun things in your space that have personality and reflect you, and it doesn’t have to be grey or white or just kind of stodgy and simplistic... It can be a little more fun and still be sophisticated.”

Ellis does offer clients some particular advice. When visiting her studio, they should bring anything they want to match, like pillows, paint color, or tile: “Gather your supplies so you can sit and look at what works best with what you have.”

Second, she urges them to find an experienced, vetted, professional wallpaper installer: “Wallpaper and fabric are a huge investment… You want to make sure it’s installed in a way that will make it last for years to come.” – By Rebecca Friedman

THE WRITE STUFF

By Amy Gabriel

For moments that require a hand-written message, keep a collection of Into the Woods boxed notes on hand. The designs range from regal animals, delicate flowers and honeybees and hearken to fall in the English countryside and summers in Provence. The set is meticulously engraved in gold on pistachio stock with matching envelopes. Alexa Pulitzer, shop. alexapulitzer.com.

When jotting down a list of things to fetch at the market or daily reminders, do so on a notepad that gives a whimsical nod to the classic cocktail, an Old Fashioned. The libation-themed pad has 100 sheets of paper and comes 4" x 9" in size. Scriptura, 5423 Magazine St., 504-897-1555, scriptura.com.

A set of hand-made, paper-wrapped wooden pencils from Creative Co-Op makes a pretty addition to your desk. The textured marble sheen paper and pops of gold accents give artsy flair and instantly sharpen up your space. Little Miss Muffin, 766 Harrison Ave., 504-482-8200, shoplittlemissmuffin.com.

Whether passing out apologies or declining an invitation, a French-inspired Je Regrette card is the proper way to do so. Each blank card is printed on 100% recycled paper and is part of the Underdog Collection, which gives back to Animal Rescue of New Orleans. The GOOD Shop, 1114 Josephine St., 504-784-0900, goodsthatmatter.com.

Practice your penmanship with a Pineider Avatar UR Fountain Pen in an angel pink hue. Made of a mother of pearl resin compound developed in Florence, the chic writing instrument is a giftable classic. Papier Plume, 842 Royal St., 504-9887265, papierplume.com.

Lovely up your envelopes with a petite package of flowering tree Southern Magnolia stamps. Categorized as vintage, these unused, mint United States postage stamps at 32¢ each are valid for current use for postage. etsy.com/shop/heritageposthouse

When Katie Brasted first moved to the Lower Coast of Algiers, she could step out of her home and spot deer, egrets and indigo buntings. A lot of local wildlife called the sparsely developed area home. “It was a magical place,” said Brasted.

However, Brasted soon learned that the entire area was set to be developed–not just the Orleans Parish side, but the entire peninsula. Brasted realized a lot of other people also cared about preserving local greenspace and forested areas, which led to the development of Woodlands Conservancy in 2001.

After consulting with a friend in city planning, Brasted got the area included in a master plan for recreation and open space. In 2012, they acquired five properties adjacent to English Turn totaling 190 acres, now called the Delacroix Preserve.

However, the nearby 650-acres, managed as a public park since 2004, was not protected from development. In 2015, Brasted read in the newspaper that prop -

Katie Brasted

Executive Director, Woodlands Conservancy

erty containing the Woodlands Trail and Park was potentially getting developed into a baseball complex. The Woodlands Conservancy team helped demonstrate that the community cared about this greenspace. They acquired the property in January 2022, allowing the Woodlands Conservancy team to protect this land in perpetuity.

This protection came at a crucial time. “Experts tell us we’re going to be the largest forested landmass between New Orleans and the open Gulf in about 30 years or so,” said Brasted.

On the Belle Chasse property, 11 miles of free trails are open to the public seven days a week. They meander among a spillbank and lead to a group of WWII Ammunition Magazines. When exploring the trail, keep an eye out for local wildlife such as white-tailed deer, alligators, rabbits, armadillos, bats and plenty of bird species.

Lastly, the pandemic resulted in a silver lining for the conservancy, because it caused a massive

increase in awareness of these trails. Visitors surged by 400 percent during 2020, with plenty of people taking the opportunity to get out and enjoy this natural area. Even in the past two years, the number of visitors remains above pre-pandemic numbers.

The importance of the protected forested wetland area is difficult to overstate. For starters, it’s an essential space for wildlife such as migratory birds. Imagery from the wetlands shows over 4,400 birds leaving during migration. It’s a crucial stopover site for birds migrating across the gulf, essentially the first “gas station” with plenty of trees where they can fuel up before or after their massive journey. Involved in bird banding since 2013, the Woodlands Conservancy team also helps monitor these populations.

Next, the preserved space acts as a natural sponge to absorb stormwater. As more areas develop, water flows inward. The preserved wetland areas help take in that water and miti-

gate some flooding issues. In this case, the Conservancy’s 840 acres can absorb a significant amount of stormwater.

In addition, the land helps provide storm protection for the nearby community. Hurricanes Katrina, Ida and Zeta produced less wind damage than expected in the surrounding neighborhoods. The forests help buffer some of the wind and protect them.

Lastly, protecting large expanses of land can also support a number of wildlife species. Although pocket parks are helpful, when land gets broken into little chunks, more species can drop out. These large pieces of land can sustain more wildlife overall.

Visit the Woodlands Conservancy website to learn more about ongoing volunteer activities, as well as shop for gifts that help support the organization. Volunteers help maintain the restoration work, do plantings on a yearly basis, and generally support the organization’s efforts.

– By Lindsay Mack

Woodlands Conservancy also needs more support when opportunities arise to acquire land. When lots can be added to lands that are already protected, or otherwise provide ecologically significant space to the community, then the team is eager to acquire them. More support helps take care of these opportunities, some of which are only available for short periods of time.

They are also interested in raising awareness about the availability of land trusts. Property owners who have a home or farmland can work with a land trust to protect that area from future development. In some cases, this may provide tax breaks, and planned giving arrangements can include land trusts as well. If this is of interest, contact the Woodlands Conservancy team to learn more. Spread the word about the Woodlands Conservancy to friends and family, and drop by to visit the trails and WWII relics. As more areas continue to grow and develop, it’s crucial to recognize the role of these protected natural spaces.

With our fashion sights set on fall, boutique owner Susu Stall and her family help us sharpen our focus. Photographed in her storied Garden District home, Susu, along with her daughters Lindsay and Eugenie, granddaughter Philippa, and soon to be daughter-in-law, Julia, help us fine tune our vision.

Styled by Melissa Coleman

Photographed by Sara Essex Bradley Hair & Makeup by Palma Pro Artistry

LADIES IN RED

Keeping things colorful for the upcoming fall social calendar, there’s nothing quite as striking as a red dress.

On Susu: Dress by Roland Mouret, shoes Malone Souliers, both available at SOSUSU Boutique, sosusuboutique.com

On Lindsay: Gown by Carolina Herrera, available at Saks Fifth Avenue, saksfifthavenue.com

On Philippa: Making her fashion spread debut, in an apple onesie by Pink Chicken, and available at Peony, peonynola.com

THE FAB FOUR

Cooler temps call for softer palettes, suiting and silk.

On Susu: Three piece herringbone suit by Favorite Daughter, available at Saks Fifth Avenue, saksfifthavenue.com

On Lindsay: Keeping it current in a statement piece with an appliquéd collar by Zimmermann and ombré sling backs by Malone Souliers. Dress available at Saks Fifth Avenue, saksfifthavenue.com; shoes available at SOSUSU Boutique, sosusuboutique.com

On Julia: In the moment with a suit by Reiss and a blouse by TWP Clothing. Suit available at Saks Fifth Avenue, saksfifthavenue.com; blouse available at SOSUSU Boutique, sosusuboutique.com

In a short jacquard dress with feather appliqué by La Double J, Eugenie Stall is party perfection. Dress available at Joseph, josephstores.com

LIKE MOTHER, LIKE DAUGHTER

Lindsay Stall Falconer echos her mother's style in a yellow silk one shoulder gown from Prabal Garung, available at SOSUSU Boutique, sosusuboutique.com

WORKS OF ART

On Susu: Bold black and white blouse, feather belt and striped skirt by Sara Roka. Available at SOSUSU Boutique, sosusuboutique.com

On Eugenie: Blue silk dress by ALC, available at SOSUSU Boutique, sosusuboutique.com

On Lindsay: Yellow silk one shoulder by Prabal Garung, available at SOSUSU Boutique, sosusuboutique.com

On Julia: Black and white Balmain two piece suit, available at Saks Fifth Avenue, saksfifthavenue.com

ELEGANT AND EN VOGUE

Poised on the grand staircase of her home, Susu looks perfectly in her element in a blouse, belt and skirt by Sara Roka with shoes by Rupert Sanderson. All available at her store, SOSUSU BOUTIQUE, sosusuboutique.com

Eugenie Stall leans into the fall season in a blue silk dress by ALC. Available at SOSUSU Boutique, sosusuboutique.com

GARDEN PARTY IN THE WILD Hitting an outdoor event? Animal prints, deeper colors and stripes are everywhere this season.

On Lindsay: Tonal striped dress by Milan-based line La Double J., available at Joseph, josephstores.com.

On Susu: One of this fall's it colors, a deep plum pleated dress by Ulla Johnson. Available at Joseph, josephstores.com

On Eugenie: Sequined leopard mini dress by Valentino and shoes by Saint Laurent, available at Saks Fifth Avenue, saksfifthavenue.com.

On Julia: Lightweight crepe leopard set by Ralph Lauren purple label, available at Saks Fifth Avenue, saksfifthavenue.com

GETTING IN HER GROOVE

Julia Craig (soon to be Stall in March 2024!) gets her fall groove on in a bell sleeved mini dress by La Double J. and platform heels by Saint Laurent. Both available at Joseph, josephstores.com

SUITED FOR FALL

Susu is ready for the cooler temps in a blue plaid suit by Staud, available at SOSUSU Boutique, sosusuboutique.com

Photo by Shannon Finney/Met Opera

Terence Blanchard’s “Champion” Debuts at the Met

On the spring-like eve of April 10, those bedecked in gowns, tuxedos and other finery gathered at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York to see history in the making: the opening night of New Orleans native Terence Blanchard’s “Champion.”

The opera, which was conducted by Yannick NézetSéguin, is about real-life boxer Emile Griffith, who rose from obscurity to become world champion and tragically killed his homophobic archrival in the ring.

This is Grammy-award winning Blanchard’s second opera at the Met; “Fire Shut Up in My Bones,” which debuted Sept. 27, 2021, was the first opera by a black composer performed at the Met and was the highest grossing opera to have opened there. (It will be making a return appearance at the Met in April and May 2024.)

In addition to Blanchard and his wife Robin Burgess, other VIPs and celebrities at opening included Angela Bassett and Courtney B. Vance, Phylicia Rashad, Al Roker and Deborah Roberts, Spike Lee, Queen Latifah (who brought a coterie of seven friends), Kasi Lemmons (film director and librettist for “Fire Shut Up in My Bones"), Sheila Johnson, Ravi Coltrane (son of John Coltrane), Michael Cristofer (who wrote the libretto), U.S. Assistant Attorney General Kenneth Polite, Dale Mott, Judge Sidney Cates IV and Judge Monique Morial.

After the opera was a gala dinner, kicked off with a champagne toast by Met General Manager Peter Gelb.

The opera is part of “See Me As I Am: Lincoln Center’s Year-Long Celebration of Terence Blanchard” that launched in March and is its first cross-campus exploration of a single artist. (Other center arts organizations include Jazz at Lincoln Center, the Juilliard School.)

1. Terence Blanchard, Robin Burgess, Angela Bassett, Courtney B. Vance (Shannon Finney/Met Opera)

2. Sheila Johnson, Deborah Roberts, Al Roker (Jenny Gorman/Met Opera) 3. C. Graham Berwind III, Peter Gelb (Jenny Gorman/Met Opera) 4. Rhesa McDonald, Alden McDonald, Gina Monette, Laura Tennyson (Laura Tennyson photo) 5. Sandy Leonard, Judge Monique Morial, Ava Cates, Judge Sidney Cates (Laura Tennyson photo) 6. Terence Blanchard Jr., Olivia Blanchard, Sidney Blanchard (Shannon Finney/Met Opera)

FUN FACT

• Blanchard was just named a 2024 Jazz Master by the National Endowment of the Arts.

Junior Achievement of Greater New Orleans Business Hall of Fame

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel hosted a bona fide who’s who of the New Orleans business community when on May 4 Junior Achievement of Greater New Orleans held its annual Business Hall of Fame (BHF) awards, presented by the Oscar J. Tolmas Foundation.

More than 200 people attended, including past honorees and VIPs such as event Chair and New Orleans Saints/Pelicans President Dennis Lauscha and New Orleans Saints owner Gayle Benson, a 2021 BHF Laureate; and 1984 BHF Laureate and 2022 Lifetime Achievement Award honoree Alden McDonald with his wife, Rhesa McDonald.

Since 1984, this event has recognized local businessmen and women who have embraced the spirit of entrepreneurship in the community and made significant contributions to their professions.

This year’s award winners included: Karen DeBlieux, head of U.S. Corporate Banking, New Orleans Market president, Capital One; David Gallo, CEO, Gallo Mechanical; Steve Gleason, co-founder, Team Gleason; Jack Jensen, founder, Jensen Companies; Dan Shapiro, CEO, Krispy Krunchy Foods; and Michael O. Smith, general manager, Hyatt Regency New Orleans. The Lifetime Achievement Award Honoree was Joseph Canizaro, chairman and CEO, Columbus Properties/Corporate Capital, and the Oscar J. Tolmas Trust Business of the Year was bestowed on Latter & Blum. Each honoree was featured in a special tribute video and received a crystal eagle as a symbol of their entrepreneurial spirit and excellence in business leadership.

Junior Achievement’s aim is to inspire and prepare young people to successfully participate in the economy through workforce readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy.

FUN FACT

1. Ryan Lopiccolo, Sue Ellen Canizaro, Ronnie Burns 2. Lacey Conway, Dan Shapiro, Karen DeBlieux 3. David Gallo, Michael O. Smith, Jack Jensen 4. Dennis Lauscha, Mason Couvillon, Larry Washington 5. Vince Giardina, Lisa Romano, Vanessa Berg, Chad Berg 6. Neel Sus, Katharine Kay

• Past honorees kick off the event by entering it by class year as a way highlight their achievements.

Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities Bright Lights Awards

Literary luminaries, celluloid heroes, melodious musicians and culinary creatives are what makes the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities (LEH) Bright Lights Award dinner so special.

On May 11, the LEH honored these Louisiana innovators who made significant contributions to the state’s arts and cultural communities.

This year’s award winners included: Humanist of the Year, Chef John Folse; Champion of Culture, State Sen. Gerald Boudreaux; Documentary Photographer of the Year: Jenny Ellerbe; Humanities Book of the Year: Necropolis: Disease, Power, and Capitalism in the Cotton Kingdom, by Kathryn Olivarius; Humanities Documentary of the Year: “Roots of Fire” with Abby Berendt Lavoi and Jeremey Lavoi; Lifetime Contributions to the Humanities: Marianne Fisher-Giorlando; Light Up For Literacy: One Book One New Orleans Executive Director Megan Holt; Best in Digital Humanities: Freedom on the Move, represented by UNO’s Mary Niall Mitchell; and Chair’s Award for Institutional Support, given to the Patrick F. Taylor Foundation, which was represented by the foundation’s Vice President and Executive Director Dr. James Caillier and board President Byron A. LeBlanc.

The event took place at LEH’s historic Turners’ Hall, now home to The Helis Foundation John Scott Center.

Banjoist Don Vappie provided musical accompaniment for the patron party, and for dinner (catered by Messina’s Catering and Events) Megan Brown and Friends played eclectic Cajun as guests entered a beautifully lit tent that overlooked a large-scale mural by artist Ayo Scott.

FUN FACT

• The LEH always closes the event with milk, chocolate chip cookies and its signature “good night story,” which provides a glimpse at LEH’s award-winning Prime Time Family Reading literacy program.

1. Claude Schlesinger, Mimi Schlesinger, Drew Tessier

2. Rae Gremillion, Freddie Williams Evans, Mark Gremillion 3. Jermaine Smith, Melinda Mintz

4. Kellen Mathews, Andy Horowitz, Katheryn Olivarius

5. Daniel Hammer, Fatima Shaik, Lesli Harris, Pat Carrier 6. Jeremy Lavoi, Abby Berendt Lavoi

KID smART ART JAM

Creativity was the name of the game on May 13 with mothers, fathers, aunts, uncles, grandparents, children and more putting an artful stamp on the 2023 KID smART ART JAM.

ART JAM was a free arts festival that featured hands-on activities, live performances and arts-based workshops. Among the activities children could participate in were button making, mixed media crafting, and sock and necklace designing. Attendees could also collaborate on a mixed media collage of historic Bayou Road, where the party was held.

Performances were multifaceted: musical productions by Preservation Hall Brass Band, Blōdie, and Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra’s MUSIC FOR LIFE and Make Music NOLA, both of which are focused on youth music education; a reading of “Most Perfect You,” illustrated by Tamisha Anthony and a reading of “I Wish For Freedom,” written and co-illustrated by Monique Lorden; and the Walk the KID smART Runway Interactive Workshop facilitated by KID smART Arts Integration Specialist Zeb Hollins III.

Food was provided by Open Hands Cafe and Gelato Bros.

Event committee members were Dr. Alisha Reed, Adele Tiblier, Nancy Rebold, Erin Hymel and Jeremy Jones.

FUN FACT

• This year marked the 10th annual ART JAM. This family event highlighted the ways in which arts-based instruction can advance academic learning — a hallmark of KID smART’s organizational mission.

1. Aimee Farnet Seigel, Krystal Henderson, Gretchen Howard 2. Dr. Alisha Reed, Jeremy Jones, Kitty O’Connor, Heather Nelson

3. Bahareh Miriam, Robert Caswell, Layla Clark, Dayna Haynie 4. Emily Starr, Brittany Thierry 5. Matthew Goldman, Elise Gallinot Goldman, Avery Goldman

6. Wynter Diaz, Natori Green

Louisiana Green Corps 15th Anniversary Celebration

Has it already been 15 years? For the Louisiana GreenCorps, the milestone called for a celebratory event and on May 13, the organization did just that when it took over the Broadside to welcome Green Corps graduates, staff members, board members, donors and partners.

Highlights of the event included entertainment from Alexis and the Sanity, Da Truth Brass Band and T Marie & Bayou Juju, as well as Forest Bradley-Wright being honored for his service to Green Corps over the past 15 years. Bradley-Wright recently transitioned from board president to president emeritus and the group wanted to recognize his hard work.

What does Louisiana Green Corps do? It trains young adults and adults 18 and up in construction, green infrastructure and conservation. Receiving hand-on training allows them to get experience and credentials — 100 percent of its graduates obtain at least one professional certification, making them more competitive in the job market. The organization also places 91 percent of its graduates into employment or post-secondary education.

“We know green careers not only address the damaging effects of climate change, they also present an incredible opportunity to increase real equity in our region,” said Executive Director Ryan Mattingly. “We are seeing an unprecedented amount of funding go to creating a green economy and we want to ensure local New Orleanians are the ones that benefit!”

FUN FACT

• As an organization that promotes green projects and professions, its official shirt says it is “Part of the Solution.”

1. Jansom Jones, Maria Andrade, Tracy Landry, Ryan Mattingly 2. Jessie Mattingly, Wesley Mattingly, Lucinda Mattingly

3. Louis Hubbard, Dwayne Johnson

4. Rick Yelton, Susan Yelton, Harry Yelton

5. Sam Wickline, Amanda Golob, Vance Leesque 6. TeJean Theodore, Justin Scott

New Orleans Ballet Association BRAVO’s Art In Motion Gala: Danse de Jardin

Setting just the right mood for a fundraising gala is often the hardest part for organizers. Hitting that perfect balance of ambiance and festivity was the New Orleans Ballet Association’s (NOBA) Ballet Resource and Volunteer Organization (BRAVO) Art In Motion Gala: Danse de Jardin on May 18.

Partygoers got a hint of the theme when the invitation arrived: an image of an ethereal ballet dancer in a beautiful garden by Lauren Faustermann. Guests were not disappointed: after a patron party hosted by Geneva and David Kerstein, they entered the gala at Gallier Hall via a green carpet highlighted by topiaries by artist Adrien Broom and arranged by Martine Chaisson Gallery to create a garden-like entrance. The inside was decorated in pink azaleas and roses and tables were accented with pink petal tablecloths with tall centerpieces with greenery, vines, hydrangeas, pink roses and other pink accent florals by Dunn and Sonnier. Stephen Sonnier and Martine Chaisson Linares were the decor chairs.

Entertainment included a brass band welcome at the entrances of the patron party and gala by musician Craig Klein and Friends, followed by Gabrielle Cavassa performing during dinner and DJ FTK providing the beats for dancing. Food was provided by 1718 Catering and a seafood display was donated by Louisiana Seafood. The silent auction offered deluxe items, and the top three bids were: a Windsor Court Hotel two-night premium Club two-bedroom stay package; a “Top Dog” package from the Krewe of Barkus; and a gift certificate from Coleman Dermatology for a full-face Softwave treatment.

Gala chair was Teresa Guzzetta.

FUN FACT

• During NOBA Executive Director Jenny Hamilton’s remarks about NOBA’s Center for Dance and their 31-year partnership with NORD, she introduced NOBA’s Master-Artist-inResidence Donald Williams and presented a gift to him in honor of his retirement, announced to guests that evening.

1. Cynthia LeBreton, Stephen Sonnier, Teresa Guzzetta, Dottie Belletto 2. Ryan Burks, Laurie Guimont Guillaume, Gerri Valene, Murray Valene 3. Marilyn Smith, Gregory Curtis, Deborah Alciatore, Sara Warren 4. David Kerstein, Geneva Kerstein 5. Marion Gibbs, Jacquee Carvin, Liz Broekman, Monique Doucette 6. Martine Chaisson Linares, Melissa Coleman, Ginger Guzzetta Touzet

KID SMART AND SAINTS WIDE RECEIVER KIRK MERRITT EMBARK ON ARTISTIC COLLABORATION

WHEN: July 23, 2023

WHERE: Chez Clay

WHAT: New Orleans Saints wide receiver Kirk Merritt has partnered with KID smART for a series of events that empower children through the transformative power of the arts. With more than 3,500 students enrolled in KID smART Creative Schools throughout NOLA Public Schools, Merritt will tour select programs this fall to see the positive impacts of arts integrated education and serve as an inspiration to students to follow their dreams.

GAIL CHALEW ELECTED PRESIDENT OF NATIONAL COUNCIL OF JEWISH WOMEN, GNO

WHEN: June 11, 2023 WHERE: The Windsor Court Hotel

WHAT: The NCJW, GNO Section held its closing event and Installation Reception where Gail Naron Chalew was elected President for a two-year term, 2023-2025. Chalew is an editor specializing in academic books and articles, as well as a committed volunteer. Outgoing President (2021-2023) Gail

1. Kirk Merritt and his proud art students each painted their own masterpiece. 2. Merritt and an excited fan and student get ready to paint canvases together. 3. Merritt with three budding artists showing off their work. Photos courtesy of the New Orleans Saints.

Fenton Pesses welcomed the nearly 70 members attending and expressed gratitude to her Executive Committee, Board of Directors and the NCJW Past Presidents.

1. NCJW Officers (front, left to right) Carol Newman, Loel Samuel, Diana Mann, Kathy Shepard, Barbara Kaplinsky (back, left to right) Susan Constant, Gail Chalew, Robin Giarrusso, Gail Pesses, Susan Hess. 2. NCJW Board Members (front, left to right) Carole Neff, Barbara Greenberg. (back, left to right) Jessica Bach, Killian Philipson, Ronda Kottle, Sylvia Finger. 3. Passing of the Gavel featuring outgoing President Gail Pesses with Incoming President Gail Chalew.

SEPTEMBER - DECEMBER

September 8

Curtain Call Ball

Benefits: Le Petit Théâtre du Vieux Carré

Tickets: $250

Individual/$500 Couple, Young Professionals (40 and under) $150

Individual/$300 Couple

Location: 616 St. Peter St. Contact: 504-522-2081 x1, lepetittheatre.com

September 14

WYES Gala – Once Upon a Time in New Orleans

Presented by The Oscar J. Tolmas Charitable Trust

Benefits: WYES-TV

Tickets: Patron Party $500, Jr. Patron (ages 21-40)

$225, Gala $200, Junior Gala (ages 21-40) $100 Location: 916 Navarre Ave. Contact: 504-486-5511, wyes.org/events/ or wyesonceuponatime. eventbrite.com

September 15

2023 Excelencia Gala

Benefits: Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Louisiana

Tickets: $175

Location: 601 Loyola Ave. Contact: 504-885-9426, hispanicchamberla.com

September 20

Cooking for a Cause

Benefits: New Orleans

Culinary & Hospitality Institute (NOCHI)

Tickets: $125

Location: 725 Howard Ave.

Contact: 504-635-0013, nochicfac.org

September 23

25th Annual CHAIRish the Children Gala

Benefits: Louisiana

Children’s Museum

Tickets: $100 Members, $125 Nonmembers, $250 Patron

Location: 15 Henry Thomas Dr.

Contact: 504-523-1357, lcm.org

September 9

Bon Appétit

Benefits: Project Lazarus

Tickets: $50 Location: 310 Andrew Higgins Blvd. Contact: one.bidpal.net/ bonappetit/welcome

September 11

A Blind Taste

Benefits: WRBH Radio for the Blind and Print Handicapped

Tickets: $250+ Location: La Petite Grocery, 4238 Magazine St. Contact: 504-899-1144, wrbh.org

September 15

Twenty Second Annual Celebration of Life Luncheon

Benefits: Cancer Crusaders

Tickets: $110

Location: New Orleans Marriott Hotel, 555 Canal St.

Contact: 504-913-3041, cancercrusadersla.com

September 16

St. Michael Special School Blue Rose Ball

Benefits: St. Michael Special School

Tickets: $175, sponsorships available

Location: Hyatt Regency New Orleans, 601 Loyola Ave. Contact: 504-5247285, one.bidpal.net/ blueroseball/welcome

September 22

Justice for all Ball

Benefits: The Pro Bono Project

Tickets: $200 Individual, $500 Patron

Location: Orpheum

Theater, 129 Roosevelt Way

Contact: 504-5814043, probono-no.org/ justice-for-all-ball-2023

September 27

Royal Teal Tea

Benefits: LSU Health Foundation

Tickets: $75

Location: 3600 Chateau Blvd. Contact: 504-568-5712, give.lsuhealthfoundation. org/tealtea

September 15

BEST FEST

Benefits: KID smART

Tickets: Free

Location: Zony Mash Beer

Project, 3940 Thalia St. Contact: kidsmart.org/ best-fest

September 16

Crown Me Foundation

2nd Annual Image Awards and Scholarship Gala

Benefits: Crown Me Foundation

Tickets: $150, sponsorships available $600-$10,000

Location: The RitzCarlton, 921 Canal St. Contact: 504-810-1953, crownmefoundation.org/ gala-2023-1

September 22

Imagination Gala

Benefits: Ochsner Health

Tickets: $250

Location: The Sugar Mill, 1021 Convention Center Blvd.

Contact: 504-842-7110, ochsner.org/imaginationgala

September 28

Fore! Recovery Invitational

Benefits: Bridge House / Grace House

Tickets: Individual Player $300, Foursome $1,200 Location: English Turn Golf & Country Club, 1 Clubhouse Dr. Contact: 504-821-7134, bridgehouse.org/events/ fore-recovery-invitational

REGISTY OF CHARITABLE EVENTS

September 29

Spirit of Youth Awards

Benefits: Boys

Town Louisiana

Tickets: n/a

Location: 6500

Magazine St.

Contact: 504-293-7900

October 1

Light the Night

Benefits: The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

Tickets: Free

Location: Lafreniere Park, 3000 Downs Blvd.

Contact: 504-758-3233, registration.lightthenight. org/event-selected/186017

October 8

Soiree in the Vieux Carre

Benefits: Historic BK

House & Gardens

Tickets: $125

Location: 1113 Chartres St.

Contact: 504-523-7257, bkhouse.org/soiree

October 9

Fore the Families

Patron Par•tee

Benefits: Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Louisiana

Tickets: $50+

Location: Louisiana

Children's Museum, 15 Henry Thomas Dr. Contact: rmhcslagolf. funraise.org/page/ patron-cocktail-par*tee

October 13

Light the Night

Benefits: The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

Tickets: Free

Location: Lafreniere Park, 3000 Downs Blvd.

Contact: 504-758-3233, registration.lightthenight. org/event-selected/186017

October 20-22

Big Used Book Sale

Benefits: Friends of the Jefferson Public Library

Tickets: Free

Location: Pontchartrain Center, 4545 Williams Blvd. Contact: 504-455-2665, friendsofjeffersonlibrary.org

October 28

Azucar Ball 2023 – Dia de los Muertos

Benefits: New Orleans

Hispanic Heritage Foundation

Tickets: $115-$7,500

Location: 601 Loyola Ave.

Contact: 985-2591177, one.bidpal.net/ azucarball2023/welcome

October 1

Kelsey Bradley Favrot

Memorial 5k Run/Walk

Benefits: Kelsey Bradley

Favrot Brain Tumor Initiative

Tickets: $30

Location: Audubon Park (Shelter #10)

Contact: 504-919-8744, kelseysgoal.com

October 7

New Orleans Pelicans

Cure by Design Gala

Benefits: American Cancer Society

Tickets: $350 to $15,000

Location: The Sugar Mill, 1021 Convention Center Blvd.

Contact: 601-550-1295, secure.acsevents.org/ site/STR?pg=entry&fr_ id=105513

October 12, 13, 15, 16, 18, 20, 22

Crescent City Chamber Music Festival: "Songs of the Earth" Free

Public Concerts

Benefits: The Crescent City Chamber Music Festival

Tickets: Free Location: Various Contact: crescentcity chambermusicfestival. com/free-public-concerts

October 13

Mission Possible

Gala 2023 "Denim & Diamonds"

Benefits: New Orleans

Medical Mission

Services (NOMMS)

Tickets: $100 Individual, $300 Patron (2)

Location: 310 Andrew Higgins Blvd. Contact: 504-392-1934, nomms.org

October 20

Ochsner Open

Benefits: Ochsner Health

Tickets: $800/team of 4

Location: TPC Louisiana, 11001 Lapalco Blvd. Contact: 504-842-7110, ochsner.org/ochsneropen

October 28

NOLA VFW Patron Party

Benefits: New Orleans

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8973

Tickets: $250

Location: 531 Lyons St. Contact: 910-709-7389, nolavfw8973.org

October 14

Masterpiece Soiree – La Vie En Rose

Benefits: You Night Events

Tickets: $125+

Location: Gallier Hall, 545 St. Charles Ave. Contact: 877-591-5936, younightgala.com

October 23

32nd Annual Applied Underwriters New Orleans Golf Invitational

Benefits: National Kidney Foundation of Louisiana

Tickets: $1200 per 4 person team, sponsorships available

Location: English Turn Golf Club, 1 Clubhouse Dr. Contact: 504-861-4500, kidneyla.org/golf-tournaments

November 2

Judah Touro Society Award Dinner in honor of Paul Barron

Benefits: Touro Infirmary Foundation

Tickets: $200

Location: Audubon Tea

October 14

LASPCA Carnival

Benefits: Louisiana SPCA

Tickets: $250 VIP ticket

Location: 1700 Mardi Gras Blvd. Contact: 504-368-5191, louisianaspca.org/carnival

Room, 6500 Magazine St. Contact: 504-897-8435, lcmchealth.org/touro/ foundation/givingsocieties-at-touro/ judah-touro-society/ judah-touro-societyaward-ceremony

REGISTY OF CHARITABLE EVENTS

November 3

Jefferson Community Foundation Gala Celebration

Benefits: Jefferson

Community Foundation

Tickets: $250, table sponsorships also available

Location: 3600 Chateau Blvd, Kenner

Contact: 504-264-1237, jeffersoncommunity.org

November 3

Moonlight and Miracles

Benefits: Ochsner Health

Tickets: $250

Location: Caesars Superdome, 1500 Sugar Bowl Dr. Contact: 504-842-7110, ochsner.org/moonlight

November 5

Imagination Gala

Benefits: Ochsner

Hospital for Children

Tickets: $250

Location: The Sugar Mill

Contact: ochsner.org/

imaginationgala

November 5

Mensches & Merriment

Benefits: Shir Chadash

Conservative Congregation

Tickets: $180-$10,000

Location: Shir Chadash, 3737 W. Esplanade Ave.

Contact: 504-889-1144, shirchadash.org

November 17

Founders Ball V

Benefits: The Louisiana Museum Foundation

Tickets: $150 Gala, $350+ Patron

Location: 701 Chartres St.

Contact: 504-5580493, thelmf.org/fbv

November 18

Sober Fest

Benefits: Bridge House / Grace House

Tickets: $10

Location: The Sugar Mill, 1021 Convention Center Blvd.

Contact: 504-8217134, bridgehouse.org/ events/sober-fest

November 28

Fete de Noel

Benefits: Ladies Leukemia League

Tickets: $110+

Location: Hilton New Orleans Riverside Contact: 504-458-4288, ladiesleukemialeague.org

December 10

New Orleans JCC Center Celebration, "Comedy Gold" with comedian Elon Gold

Benefits: Jewish Community Center

Tickets: $250+

Location: 5342 St. Charles Ave.

Contact: 504-897-0143, nojcc.org

November 4

Carnivale du Vin

Benefits: Emeril

Lagasse Foundation

Tickets: Varies

Location: The Fillmore, 6 Canal St. Contact: emeril.org

November 5

New Orleans Kidney Walk

Benefits: National Kidney Foundation of Louisiana

Tickets: Donations

welcome

Location: The Shrine on Airline 6000 Airline Dr.

Contact: 504-861-4500, kidneywalk.org/NOLA

November 18

Share Your Spare

Pickleball Tournament

Benefits: National Kidney Foundation of Louisiana

Tickets: $50, sponsorships available

December 2

New Orleans Jazz Museum Improvisations

Gala, presented by the Herb Alpert Foundation

Benefits: New Orleans

Jazz Museum

Tickets: $150 Gala General

Admission, $300 Patron

Party & VIP Lounge

Location: 400

Esplanade Ave. Contact: nolajazzmuseum. org/gala, gala@ nojazzmuseum.org

December 17

French Quarter Holiday Home Tour

Benefits: Patio Planters of the Vieux Carre

Tickets: $35 in advance online, $40 day of event

Location: The Cabildo, 701 Chartres St. Contact: patioplanters.net, adm@patioplanters.net

December 20

November 5

NOCTURNE XX

Benefits: Musical Arts

Society of New Orleans

Tickets: Patron: $150, Young Patron: $150, Table of 10: $250

Location: Ritz-Carlton Hotel, 921 Canal St.

Contact: 504-899-4826, masno.org

November 17

Son of a Saint

Annual Gala

Benefits: Son of a Saint

Tickets: $500

Location: Four Seasons

New Orleans, 2 Canal St.

Contact: 504-5617508, sonofasaint. ejoinme.org/2023gala

Location: Greenwood Park Racquet Sports Center, 13350 ScotlandvilleZachary Hwy. Baker, LA Contact: 504-861-4500, kidneyla.org/pickleballregistration

December 9-10

PRC’s 48th Holiday

Home Tour

Benefits: Preservation

Resource Center

Tickets: $40 Member advance purchase, $45 Nonmember advance purchase, $50 day of purchase

Location: Louise S. McGehee School, 2343 Prytania St. Contact: 504-581-7032, prcno.org/event/ save-date-prcs-48thannual-holiday-home-tour

Home for the Holidays

Benefits: NOCCA

Foundation

Tickets: $60+

Location: House of Blues, 225 Decatur St. Contact: 504-940-2900, noccafoundation.org

We will continue to update this calendar online at stcharlesavenue.com as more information becomes available. All events subject to change.

Libations?

River Road Whiskey Sour

Makes 1 cocktail

1 orange

1 lemon

2 ounces bourbon, (such as Woodford Reserve)

3/4 ounce fresh squeezed lemon juice

1/4 ounce fresh squeezed orange juice

3/4 ounce raspberry liqueur (framboise)

1 ounce simple syrup

3 dashes Angostura bitters

Use a vegetable peeler to remove slivers of rind from the citrus and reserve for cocktail garnish. Juice the citrus. For each cocktail add 3/4 ounce orange juice and 1/4 ounce lemon juice to a tumbler with all remaining ingredients. Add ice and shake well. Strain into a glass. Garnish with citrus peel.

Tailgate Dat

What to Serve at a Tailgate

The Expert: Chef Wes Landry

As a card-carrying Cajun from Delcambre, chef Wes Landry learned the Cajun culinary canon from his grandparents at an early age. Through his catering operation, Cajun Element, he feeds gatherings of all sizes, including tailgates. He also sells his excellent boudin and sausage at the Harahan Farmers’ Market.

Most city’s game day spots have parking lots or campus spaces where fans can tailgate. Not so in New Orleans. Tailgating is not allowed in the Dome’s cavernous, multi-level parking garage. Who wants to bust up a grill in a hot, dark cave anyway? So, people take to the streets, setting up repasts under the interstate or in front of businesses that will stand for it. Neighborhood gatherings are also popular. Do whatever it takes to show the team some love while having a good time. –

By Jyl Benson

Kick-Off Buffalo Wings

Makes 48 pieces

1 tsp. kosher salt

1/2 tsp. black pepper

1 tsp. Cajun seasoning

1 recipe Kick-Off Buffalo Sauce (recipe follows)

Celery sticks and Ranch dressing for serving, optional

Preheat oven to 425ºF. Fill a heavy bottomed 6-8 quart pot halfway with water. Add kosher salt, black pepper and Cajun seasoning. Bring to a boil. Add the chicken wings and cook for 5 minutes. Using tongs, remove the wings from water and place on a sheet pan and pat dry thoroughly on all sides. Line 2 sheet pans with foil and spray with non-stick cooking spray. Evenly spread the wings on the pans, place in the oven, and cook for 10 minutes. Remove from oven, turn the wings over then cook for 15 minutes more. Transfer the wings to a large mixing bowl. Add the sauce and toss to coat thoroughly. Serve with celery sticks and ranch dressing, if desired.

Kick-Off Buffalo Sauce

1 stick unsalted butter

3/4 cup hot sauce

1 tsp. Cajun seasoning

1/2 tsp. granulated garlic

1/2 tsp. black pepper

1/4 tsp. cayenne

2 tsp. honey

1 tsp. barbecue sauce

Cut butter into pieces and add to a small sauce pot with remaining ingredients. Cook on a medium low heat, stirring, until butter melts and the sauce is well combined.

Keep these in your pantry for easy and elevated cocktail mixing.

If the game gets heated and dishes go flying, this shatterproof sandwich platter will survive.

Sporting at Home

The beginning of each season has a distinct feel. Fall ushers in the sight of crisp uniforms, kids in clean new sneakers, busy streets, the promise of cooler temps (maybe) and perhaps most distinctly: football season. Whether you cheer for the Black & Gold, Tigers, the Green Wave or in my case, Bulldogs (Go Dawgs!), we can all agree that tailgating is a crucial part of the autumnal experience. Though I struggle to sit in front of the TV for three hours any given Saturday or Sunday, I love a tailgating themed get together. While most authentic when centered around an actual game, really one could host such a gathering any time. Casual entertaining is my favorite. You don’t need to get caught up in formalities or even numbers. Local favorites translate well into feeding a crowd. Jambalaya, gumbo, etouffee, fried chicken, smoked ribs, po-boys, anything off the grill. Pair with a hearty appetizer such as a seven-layer dip or pickled shrimp. Make a favorite dessert such as chocolate chip cookies or my college roommate’s family recipe: Edith’s Bars. Sit back and enjoy the game, wherever your loyalties lie. –

By Jenny Vorhoff

Edith’s Bars

2.5 sleeves of graham crackers

1 stick of salted butter

1 14 oz can of sweetened condensed milk

½ a bag of semi-sweet chocolate chips

½ a bag of white chocolate chips

1.5 c of toffee chips

Line a 9x13 casserole dish with parchment or foil. Crumble graham crackers to breadcrumb consistency using either a food processor or pounding crackers within a Ziploc bag. Melt butter and combine with graham cracker crumbs and pat evenly in casserole dish to form a crust. Spread condensed milk across the crust. Sprinkle chips evenly across the dish. Bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes until set. Cool completely, cut into squares and store in the fridge until ready to serve.

With 6 vibrant colors available, this swirled resin serving bowl can also carry the team spirit. Remy Serving Bowl, Sotre, sotrecollection.com.

Melamine Ruffled Sandwich Platter, Jade Nola, jadenola.com.

This casserole dish is ready for primetime with its chic wicker sleeve. Oval Baker, Judy at the Rink, judyattherink.com.

Camp Craft Cocktail Mixers, Home Malone, homemalonenola.com.

Building Body

Exerc ising for longevity and why strength training is essential to wellness as we age

Spend one hour talking with fitness, wellness and sports performance expert Mackie Shilstone and you’ll come away feeling motivated to start a fitness routine or level up your existing one. With such contagious enthusiasm and passion, it’s easy to see why world class athletes like Serena Williams and Peyton Manning, a slew of actors and even the military have turned to Shilstone for training. At 72, he has more energy than many people a quarter of his age. His strength is also impressive — and not just for a man in his seventh decade. For example, the morning of the interview with this reporter, Shilstone sent a video of himself doing vertical incline pullups all the way up the bar and back down again. If there’s anyone in New Orleans who not only knows the population, but also has the expertise and personal experience to whip us into shape

for the later stages of our lives, it’s Shilstone. He took time out recently to discuss strength training for longevity, or what he calls functional strength, and why it’s essential for all of us, especially after age 40.

“When muscle mass goes, that’s when sarcopenia sets in,” says Shilstone. “Sarcopenia is the aging loss of muscle. It is singly one of the biggest reasons our population with aging is frail. With sarcopenia comes dynapenia, which is the loss of strength with the loss of muscle. So goes your muscle; so goes your immune system. It’s going to require resistance training. That’s isotonic. That’s using a barbell. For those that can’t do that, isokinetic, that might encompass tubing [or resistance bands].”

Muscle mass, along with waist circumference, are important themes for Shilstone. In his book, “Stop Renting Your Health, Own It!” (which Shilstone

has made available as a download on his website mackieshilstone.com), he writes, “The circumference of your midsection is a clear indicator of your health, specifically your risk for heart disease and type 2 diabetes. While one’s body weight and body mass index (BMI) can remain the same over time, inactivity and poor nutrition can cause body fat to settle around the waist. The alarm goes off when a woman’s waist exceeds 35 inches, a man’s 40.”

Good nutrition (Shilstone recommends the Mediterranean diet), stress management and regular stretching and exercise can translate to longevity, but there are conditions.

“It depends on who and what you are,” says Shilstone. “For Mackie Shilstone, who’s a spartan who doesn’t eat red meat or pasta. I don’t drink. I don’t smoke and I do things on the track that would have killed another 72-year-old this morning. But the people you are talking to need to know where they are in the game. And the game is life.”

After seeing your doctor to make sure you don’t have underlying conditions that prevent certain types of exercise, Shilstone says — citing the American College of Sports Medicine — “We humans need roughly 150 minutes of movement a week in which we don’t get in a breathless state. Or 75 mins a week of something where you break a sweat and get yourself somewhere out of breath. And you need two strength sessions a week with all the muscle groups.”

He suggests 30 minutes twice a week of circuit

training, where you alternate between weight training the upper and lower and body.

“You start the clock, you have 10 exercises, and you go around the circuit twice,” says Shilstone. “If you hit 30 minutes you stop. I don’t want to give you more time, I want you to do more in your time. I go from biggest muscles down to smallest. The last one is the aerobic pro circuit — that’s mine, I coined it — you would do a chest press you’d come out and jog in place for 30 seconds in between, do a leg press then shadow box or jump rope.”

In “Stop Renting Your Health,” Shilstone outlines 10 exercises for people who need guidance. He also recommends visiting his son Spencer Shilstone’s website, maxwellnutrition.com, which features a video library of Mackie Shilstone’s WWL-TV “Morning Show” segments, articles, columns and podcasts on strength training, stretching and more.

“You train like you want to live and live like you train,” says Shilstone. “But a general strengthening program at any age is going to help as part of a total program to promote lean muscle and bone, help you to walk upright more effectively and reduce risk to the inflammatory conditions. Life is an inflammatory process, I can tell you, the inflammatory cascade with aging is called ‘inflammaging’ and that is the rate limiting factor to everything we’re talking about. What we are attempting to do is suppress or slow [it] down. I’ve been training since I’m 16. You have to make it part of life. Like breathing.” – By Melanie

Warner Spencer

Free download of “Stop Renting Your Health, Own It!” e-book, mackieshilstone.com.

MaxWell Nutrition Omega 3 Complex supplement, maxwellnutrition.com.

Mackie Shilstone is a fitness, wellness and sports performance expert. He has worked with professional tennis world champion Serena Williams, NFL quarterback Peyton Manning, boxing light and heavyweight champion Michael Spinks, the New Orleans Saints, and other NFL teams, as well as hockey and baseball teams. He has also worked with actors Wendell Pierce and John Goodman and 63-year-old “Terminator” star Linda Hamilton to transform her body and performance for the reprisal of her role as Sarah Connor in 2019’s “Terminator Dark Fate.” Shilstone has also designed and directed fitness, nutrition, wellness and sports performance programs at medical facilities including the John Ochsner Heart and Vascular Institute, Ochsner Health Systems, East Jefferson General Hospital’s Mackie Shilstone Fitness Principle and Wellness programs at St. Charles Parish Hospital and has served as Clinical Instructor of Public Health and Preventative Medicine at Louisiana State Health Sciences Center, Adjunct Instructor in the School of Allied Health at Nicholls State University and Adjunct Professor at the A. B. Freeman School of Business at Tulane University, as well as serving as a special advisor to the United States Olympic Committee on Sports Nutrition, and on the Louisiana Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports. Shilstone appears regularly on WWL-TV and his “Maximum Wellness” podcast is available on iTunes, Spotify and Android sites. He has authored several books and his articles have published in Muscle and Body Magazine, the American Medical Athletic Association Quarterly and The Physiologist, among others. In January 2020, Mackie was appointed to the Advisory Board, Tulane University School of Professional Development, Department of Kinesiology and in April of 2022 Shilstone was inducted into the Tulane University Athletics Hall of Fame as a member of the 1973 Tulane Football Team.

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Balaguer – El-Jaouhari

While students at Loyola University, Rosa

Teresa Balaguer Arostegui and Alla Fouad

El-Jaouhari never crossed paths. A few years later, a mutual friend celebrated her birthday in Pass Christian, MS and invited a few close friends, including Rosa and Alla. Rosa needed help baking the birthday cake and Alla volunteered. Because Rosa wore a ring on the third finger of her left hand, Alla was unsure of her relationship status. He enlisted a friend to scope out the situation and learned she was single. The two chatted throughout the weekend, and Alla made sure to save Rosa’s number from the group text among the guests. After they were back in the city, he invited Rosa to dinner at La Boca Steakhouse.

Six years later, Alla planned a proposal using French Quarter Fest as the perfect opportunity to ensure Rosa would be completely surprised. The two decided to stay at Alla’s family’s condo with his sister and brother-in-law for the festival, and on Saturday morning Alla asked Rosa to go out onto the balcony to see if his sister was trying to get into the building. When she looked down, Rosa saw Alla’s sister below, holding a sign that said, “Did You Say Yes?”. She turned around to find Alla down on one knee as he played their favorite song “To Love Somebody” by the Bee Gees. After Rosa accepted, the couple’s family and friends, who had been waiting at a nearby bar, joined them. Rosa’s parents live in the Dominican Republic, so she was especially happy to have her brothers there to celebrate.

Just as during the proposal, music played a key role

in the wedding and reception, which took place at the Orpheum Theater on March 4, 2023. The ceremony began with Harry Hardin’s orchestra. After the couple was pronounced husband and wife, an electric violinist took over for cocktail hour; a second line then marked the transition from cocktail hour to reception. During the reception, DJ James Park and The Sax Man took the celebration from traditional to modern, and LadyBeast Productions orchestrated an interactive performance that combined Rosa’s Dominican culture with Alla’s Mediterranean culture. Guests joined in for “la hora loca” (the crazy hour), complete with fog and bubble machines.

Of course, all this entertainment paled in comparison to the newlyweds’ first dance to the Bee Gees’ “To Love Somebody,” which brought the moment of the proposal full circle. The contemporary art nouveau decor surrounding the couple created an atmosphere that felt like a capsule in time. This classic feel was highlighted by two signature cocktails, the dirty martini and the paloma. These cocktails perfectly complemented the menu created by Brennan’s, which introduced their international families to upscale Creole cuisine.

After an unforgettable celebration filled with great food and great music, Alla and Rosa spent a week-long honeymoon sipping wine in Napa Valley. They currently live in Old Metairie, where Rosa is Digital Director at Renaissance Publishing and Alla is Senior-Vice President of Private Banking at The First. – By Megan Holt

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Rehearsal Dinner Location: Marche

Coordinator / Reception Decor: Stacey

McCarthy, Blue Gardenia Events

Officiant: Isabelle @templeblacksnake

Ceremony Music: Harry Hardin

Wedding Gown: Vivian Westwood, Loho Bride in Los Angeles

Bridesmaid’s Dresses: Revelry

Groom’s Attire: Dior

Groomsmen Attire: Black tuxedo

Engagement Ring and Wedding

Bands: Jack Sutton Fine Jewelry

Florist: Kim Starr Wise

Favor: Moonpies

Invitation: Dogwood Blossom Stationary

Caterer: Brennan’s

Wedding Cake: Bittersweet Confections

Photographer: Catherine Guidry

Videographer: Tres Bien Photo & Video

Makeup: Flawless Bride

Bride's Hair: Kelly Pedersen, Paris Parker

Music: James Park & The Saxman + Harry Hardin (cocktail hour) + Kinfolk

Brass Band Second Line

Additional Reception Decor: Pop Nola, Element, Firefly Ambiance, Alpha-Lit, AFX PRO

The Hotel Senator

The Hotel Senator opened in the French Quarter in 1935 when Charles Reed bought the 125-room hotel and renamed it in honor of Louisiana Senator Huey P. Long. After renovations and remodeling, the hotel attracted a variety of people: sailors, businessmen, musicians, artists, foreign tourists, and even a choir of high school girls. Some stayed just one night, and others took up longterm residence. The coffee shop, bar and restaurant were popular with hotel guests and locals alike.

During WWII, from 1944-47, the United Seamen’s Service leased the Senator – renaming it the USS Senator – to provide housing for merchant seamen who were in between ship assignments. The proximity to the Port of New Orleans made the hotel key in expediting seamen from shore to ship to accommodate vital wartime needs.

The most unlikely volunteer was tobacco heiress Doris Duke, dubbed “the richest girl in the world.” Duke, in an act of patriotism, joined the USS staff and was sent to New Orleans for training, manning the front desk and attending social functions with the seamen.

Before the hotel located at 208-210 Dauphine was the Hotel Senator, it was first the Bush Hotel, built and opened c1904. During the 1920s, as the Planters Hotel, it catered primarily to the theater and vaudeville crowds thanks to its proximity to theaters, like the Palace Theater across the street.

Volunteers were essential for the success of the USS Senator. They staffed the canteen, played piano for singalongs, and were willing card-game and dance partners. They transcribed letters home to wives and families, mended clothes, and sometimes just chatted with lonely sailors over coffee.

The Senator reopened as a commercial hotel in 1947, but increased competition eventually drove them out of business. In 1966, D H Holmes purchased the Senator with plans to raze it and build a new retail and parking garage in its place, and the hotel closed for good on May 1, 1967.

Before the building could be demolished, it was destroyed by a fire on January 3, 1968. Large crowds gathered to watch over 100 firemen, 18 pumps, and 5 trucks fight the fire. The building was a total loss, but adjoining structures were saved by the efforts of the fire department.

The hotel had one final hurrah the following month on Mardi Gras, when a man costumed as the ruins of the hotel. Six months later, construction started on the structures that are still there today. – By Seale Paterson

Education

School is back in session, which means homework for the kids and occasionally for the parents, too. When it comes to local schools and educational resources, it pays to do your homework early. If it’s time for a transition or if your child needs a fresh start, the abundance of regional schools presents a lot of options. One or more of following schools may take the approach best suited to your child’s needs, and other area resources are helpful for developing skills outside the classroom and having fun doing it.

K - 12 / Continuous Education

Ursuline Academy

Ursuline Academy is an all-girls Catholic school offering a diverse educational environment from six weeks through 12th grade. Founded in 1727, Ursuline Academy of New Orleans enjoys the distinction of being the first all-girls Catholic school in the United States. As girls progress through the academy, a highly interactive approach exposes them to increasingly complex concepts in STEM and the arts that go beyond learning the material. Ursuline girls learn to think creatively, articulate their ideas confidently and compassionately, and solve problems collaboratively. Ursuline’s all-girls environment empowers students to challenge themselves, explore outside their comfort zones, and expand what they are capable of achieving.

At Ursuline, students blaze their own trails—it’s the school’s legacy. Make it yours, too. Register for an open house at go.uanola.org. For more information, contact the Office of Admissions at 504-866-5292 or admissions@uanola.org.

St. Martin’s Episcopal School

St. Martin’s Episcopal School is a coeducational, independent college preparatory school for students from eight weeks old through 12th grade. St. Martin’s rigorous curriculum, balanced with small class sizes and an emphasis on critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, and leadership, prepares students not only to thrive in excellent colleges but to also lead meaningful and productive lives.

This year, St. Martin’s welcomes its 10th Head of School, Whitney Samuel Drennan ’94, the school’s first alum to serve as its head. Drennan returns to St. Martin’s after serving for more than 20 years at Louise S. McGehee School, where she was the Head of Lower School. Drennan holds a Bachelor’s degree, Cum Laude, in Early Childhood Education and Special Education Hearing Impairment and a Master’s of Education from the University of New Orleans. Learn more about St. Martin’s when you visit the beautiful 18-acre campus for a personal tour or attend an Open House. For more information or to schedule a personal tour, please call the Admission Office at 504-736-9917. Visit St. Martin’s on the web at stmsaints.com/admissions

Early Education

St. Andrew’s Episcopal School

St. Andrew’s Episcopal School is the oldest Episcopal school in New Orleans with 66 years of experience in educating the mind, body, and spirit of young children. St. Andrew’s enrolls boys and girls 12 months through

eighth grade, offering a nurturing yet challenging education that focuses on “Cherishing Childhood, Developing Character and Cultivating Leaders.”

St. Andrew’s students love to build things—building a rocket for science class, a set for a school play, building friendships, or building upon the lessons they learn. More importantly, St. Andrew’s aims to build up each child’s self-esteem because helping them believe in themselves means they’ll have a strong foundation to build their future. With smaller class sizes, children have the individual attention they need to thrive.

Those looking for a school to nurture their child’s love of learning and to build self-esteem, leadership skills, and social skills will discover it at St. Andrew’s. See the school in action by scheduling a personal tour online. For more information, visit saesnola.org/admissions.

Stuart Hall School for Boys

Since 1984, Stuart Hall has offered a unique faithbased environment for the Catholic education of boys from preschool through seventh grade. Their motto is “Leaders for Life.” They inspire boys to be lifelong leaders—throughout school, in their homes, in their careers, and in their words. Faith, Scholarship, Leadership, and Honor are the foundations upon which Stuart Hall builds future leaders of the community.

Stuart Hall holds membership in The Archdiocese of New Orleans, Independent Schools of the Southwest, National Association of Independent Schools, and the Independent Boys’ Schools Coalition. To schedule a private tour of the campus located at 2032 S. Carrollton Avenue, visit stuarthall.org or call 504-861-1954.

High School

Benjamin Franklin High School

Find your spark at Franklin—with curious and creative high-achieving students from every ZIP code in the city, Benjamin Franklin High School revels in its diversity. A five-time Blue Ribbon school with dozens of electives and Advanced Placement classes, 20 sports teams, and over 50 clubs, Ben Franklin challenges students and allows them to discover their passions. Visit bfhsla.org to learn more about the school and its Open House on October 19 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Beyond the Classroom

Love Swimming Swim School

Enjoy learning to swim at Love Swimming Swim School’s indoor pools on South Front Street. Founded in 2002 to bring education, safety, and passion to the sport of swimming for children in New Orleans, Love Swimming Swim School holds year-round swimming classes for ages six months to adult.

Love Swimming offers lessons tailored to each child’s strengths to build life-saving skills in the pool. Its facilities use heated, indoor pools to create an ideal learning environment for swimmers. Love Swimming believes a child’s comfort is key to accelerating the learning process and development of skills such as swimming.

Swimmers love the Love Swimming Swim School because its instructors make class fun, and parents love the Love Swimming Swim School because its instructors are effective. Sign up for lessons today at loveswimming.com.

Louisiana Children's Museum

Make play a priority. In the business of getting "back to school," it's easy to forget that playtime serves an important role in childhood development. Louisiana Children’s Museum (LCM) encourages learning, exploration, and shared connections through play. Throughout the museum you’ll find tips for encouraging early literacy skills while your child works on math skills in the Follow that Food kitchen and makes new discoveries in the outdoor landscape. Stop by after school or plan a day of play to take part in LCM's daily programming. Become an LCM member to save on a year of unlimited play.

Celebrate your child’s birthday party at LCM. Enjoy a full day of play for up to 45 guests. Your child makes the day awesome; LCM makes it easy and stress free. The museum now offers private after-hours parties to celebrate a birthday "Big Time." To learn more about LCM or plan a day of play, visit lcm.org or call 504-523-1357.

Back to School Shopping Perlis Clothing

From classes to games to parties, your one-stop clothing store is PERLIS in Uptown New Orleans, French Quarter, Mandeville, and Baton Rouge. Complement your activewear, casual, and dress casual wardrobe with the latest selections from top quality labels: Barbour, Bonobos, Duck Head, Johnnie O, Patagonia, Peter Millar, Queen of Sparkles, Smathers & Branson, Sparkle City, Southern Marsh, Southern Tide, Tasc, Vineyard Vines, Vuori, 34 Heritage, and more.

"We are continuously adding to our iconic crawfish logo collection of polos, tees, sun shirts, sport shirts, and other items that are recognizable not only locally but around the country," says David W. Perlis, President. "We constantly seek the best quality clothing and fashion for our customers."

For 84 years, PERLIS has been committed to complete customer satisfaction and unparalleled service including complimentary lifetime alterations. Stop by any PERLIS location, call 800 725-6070, or shop online at perlis.com.

Arts & Culture

Hillard Art Museum

HilliardMuseum.org | 337-482-0811

Opening Friday, September 8, 2023 at the Hilliard Art Museum – University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Sam Reveles: Solastalgia features abstract interpretations of landscapes inspired by Philosopher Glenn Albrecht’s concept of grief caused by environmental destruction.

The Historic New Orleans Collection HNOC.org

A free museum, publisher, and research center in the heart of the French Quarter, The Historic New Orleans Collection (THNOC) features permanent and changing exhibitions exploring the history and culture of the Gulf South, a courtyard café, and a nationally heralded gift store at 520 Royal Street.

The Helis Foundation

TheHelisFoundation.org

Stroll the Poydras Corridor Sculpture Exhibition presented by The Helis Foundation (PCSE), the South’s leading outdoor, rotating public sculpture exhibition located in downtown New Orleans spanning Poydras Street between Convention Center Boulevard and North Galvez Street.

Ogden Museum of Southern Art

OgdenMuseum.org | 504-539-9650

Ogden Museum’s annual O What a Night! Gala takes place on October 21 and honors artist Luis Cruz Azaceta. The evening features a live auction, cuisine and cocktails, live music and dancing. A Patron Party will be held on October 19 at the home of gallerist Arthur Roger. The Gala co-chairs are Coleman E. Adler II, Tiffany Adler, Penny Francis and Deanna Rodriguez.

New Orleans Ballet

nobadance.com | 504-522-0996

New Orleans Ballet Association is the city’s premier dance company, offering world-class performances and education programs since 1969. Experience the magic of dance by subscribing at www.nobadance.com

Photo above: Allison Janae Hamilton, Love is like the Sea… is located on Poydras Street between Tchoupitoulas and Constance Streets. Photo courtesy of Crista Rock Photography

Photo above: Alice Blangero, Les Ballets de Monte Carlo in LAC

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Scent-sational Fall

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