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(Standing) President and CEO of Audubon Nature Institute Ron Forman, Executive Vice President of Whitney Bank Gary Lorio, President of the Hospital Corportation of America Mel Lagarde and (sitting) Gala Chair of the “Whitney Zoo-To-Do” Caroline Calhoun and Gala Chair for “Zoo-To-Do for Kids” Celeste Eustis for the 2016 “Whitney Zoo-To-Do.”

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Features Brunch has an almost magical quality, so take advantage of that and use it to break your routine. From unusual and boisterous to upscale and refined, find your new favorite starting on pg. 46.

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10 Local Brunches

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Extravagant breakfast meets limitless lunch by kelcy wilburn

Registry of Charitable Events

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May-August 2016 compiled by lani griffiths & starlight williams

Fighting Hunger Starts At Home

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Bill and Mary Hines open their home and their hearts to Second Harvest

Summer Skincare

by Mirella Cameran

Nine local experts help – from head to toe by kelcy wilburn

On the Cover The Audubon Nature Institute strives to celebrate the wonders of nature by providing a fun venue for family entertainment and educating the community on how to be environmental guardians.

On May 6, the Institute will be hosting its annual “Whitney Zoo-To-Do” gala to support the restoration of Audubon Zoo’s Tropical Bird House. The black-tie gala will feature

food and drink from New Orleans’ finest restaurants, live music, a silent auction and a Lexus vehicle raffle.

Gary Lorio, Whitney Bank executive vice-president; Mel Lagarde, president of Hospital Corporation of America; Celeste Eustis, “Zoo-To-Do for Kids” Gala Chair (which took place April 29); Caroline Calhoun, “Whitney Zoo-To-Do” Gala Chair; and Ron Forman, president

and CEO of Audubon Nature Institute; all pictured on our cover, and numerous volunteers and staff have worked to make this a memorable event.

For more information on the Audubon Nature Institute and all that it does, to support the museums and parks and to purchase tickets, call 861-6160 or visit AudubonNatureInstitute.org/ztd.

Photographed by Jeffery Johnston Special thanks to Audubon Nature Institute's Megan Beer Eustis, Development Officer; Stephanie Vega, Director of Development Events; and Frank Donze, Communications Specialist

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In Every Issue

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70 vintage wedding

Dorothy “Dot” Rosen to Dr. Jacob “Jack” Weisler

10 Editors’ Notes

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With This Ring

Making a Difference

Dress for Success: Outfitting women for their futures 16 Kids Play

The Parenting Center: Where kids might come with instructions 18 Southern Glow

The Eyes Have It: Reversing aging 20 What’s Hot

Mother's Day 22 On the Menu

A Meaty Masterpiece: Neil McClure, of the newly relocated McClure's Barbecue, shares his Barbecue Jambalaya 24 The Dish

For the Love of Kin: Finding a new favorite

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Rafferty – Johnson 74 Young Bloods

Philanthropic Fun

Richard Pavlick: YLC Kicks, Project Leader 76 Student Activist

A Grand Finale WYES transports guests to “Downton Abbey” again for their “Going Out In Style Gala.” 26

Community Crimestoppers This annual luncheon honored local heroes committed to a safer city. 36

A Heartfelt Soirée The “2016 Sugarplum Ball” will fund a new Heart Catheterization Lab at Children’s Hospital. 28

A Fancy Federation Fête An elegant evening recognized Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans’ major donors. 38

Party In The Park “Lark in the Park” benefited the expansion of the New Orleans Botanical Garden Conservatory. 30 Healthy Hearts The “Go Red for Women” movement encourages local women to take charge of their heart health. 32 Disco Inferno The Contemporary Arts Center’s “SweetArts” is a throwback to its founding decade. 34

One Bite at a Time Louisiana Appleseed recognized seven locals for their dedication to social justice initiatives. 40

Tyler Wendell Billew: Brother Martin High School 78 Shop Talk

Cindy St. Romain: Owner, Romain Interiors 79 Shop Talk

Penny Francis: Owner, Eclectic Home 80

Sailing to Save Lives The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society hosted a pre-party to their annual regatta fundraiser. 42

Snapshots

A Party “En Pointe” The New Orleans Ballet Theatre raised funds for programs and performances. 44

Nostalgia

84 OnStage Performance Calendar

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The Robb Mansion: From home, to school, to school, to neighborhood

may 2016 Vol. 20 Issue 12 Editorial Executive Editor Bev Church Editor Morgan Packard Art Director Sarah George contributing editor Mirella Cameran Beauty Columnist Lorin Gaudin Society Columnist Marilee Hovet Food & Dining Columnist Jyl Benson Associate Editor Melanie Warner Spencer web Editor Kelly Massicot Event Photo Coordinator Jeff Strout interns Lani Griffiths and Starlight Williams

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We are thrilled to feature the “Whitney Zoo-To-Do” on our cover this month! As you all probably know, it’s the largest non-medical fundraiser in the city, and this year the proceeds will go to restoring the Tropical Bird House. Thanks to Caroline Calhoun, “Whitney Zoo-To-Do” Gala Chair; Celeste Eustis, “Zoo-To-Do for Kids” Gala Chair; Gary Lorio, Whitney Bank Executive Vice President; Mel Lagarde, President of the Hospital Corporation of America, which is presenting sponsor of the “Zoo-To-Do for Kids” presented by Tulane Pediatrics and a lead sponsor of the “Whitney Zoo-To-Do”; and last but not least, Ron Forman, Audubon Nature Institute, President and CEO, for gracing our cover.

This year, the “Whitney Zoo-To-Do” will be Friday, May 6 from 8 p.m. to midnight at the Zoo. Everyone will put on their black-tie and fabulous cocktail attire and eat, drink and dance the night away! More than 70 famous New Orleans restaurants will feature some of their best dishes, and 30-plus cocktail bars will be feature everything from wine to martinis and specialty cocktails. Headline entertainment Emerald City, a 13-piece band complete with horns, will delight guests and keep them on the dance floor. Tickets are available for the Sponsor and Patron parties, both beginning at 7 p.m., and the main Gala, by calling 861-6106 or visiting AudubonNatureInstitute.org/ZTD. You don’t want to miss this!

Mother’s Day is just around the corner, so check out What’s Hot, featuring everything from bracelets and bags and more.

Look to our feature on 10 Local Brunches for great ideas for where to take Mom on her big day and to find your new favorite place to enjoy an extravagant meal.

As the weather warms up we have to take care of our skin, so look to our Summer Skincare feature for the newest treatments, products and procedures available locally.

This month also includes our Registry of Charitable Events for May-August 2016 so that you can start planning your summer. If you don’t see your event there, make certain to visit MyNewOrleans.com/CharitableEvent and fill out the form found there for each one.

Congratulations to Ann Thompson who received the Junior League's Sustainer of the Year Award; she certainly deserves the honor!

Enjoy all of the moms in your life this month and being outdoors before it’s too hot!

Beverly Reese Church

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This year’s “Wine, Dine and Design” tablescapes pre-party and luncheon will be October 12 and 13, again at the Audubon Tea Room.

We are celebrating our new chairmen: Elizabeth Bush and Lamar and Michelle Villere (not pictured: Peyton Bush and Dylan Tete).

Tete is a West Point graduate and Iraq war veteran who’s the Founder and Executive Director of Bastion

(JoinBastion.org), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that's building an intentionally designed neighborhood for returning warriors and families with lifelong rehabilitative needs.

One hundred percent of the proceeds from “Wine, Dine & Design” and that Bastion receives from others go to Bastion.

We are having a meeting May 12 at

9:30 a.m. at the site of Bastion (in Gentilly near the London Avenue Canal breach). Tete will be with us and will answer any questions you might have.

While individual tickets are not yet available, designer and sponsor spots for "Wine, Dine & Design" are going quickly. Please call Margaret Strahan at 830-7264 to reserve yours today.

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May is one of my favorite months in St. Charles Avenue magazine. From seeing the birds, dresses and white linen suits on our cover for the "Whitney Zoo-To-Do;" to great Mother's Day gift ideas for all the moms in your life in What's Hot; to new procedures and products in Summer Skincare; to mouth-watering 10 Local Brunches; to Mary Hines' secrets to hosting a gala in one's home; to a preview of this summer's nonprofit events in our Registry of Charitable Events: May-August 2016, this issue is chock-full of fun and exciting pieces.

On that note, if you don't see your event in the Registry, or you have an event planned through December 2016, please visit our link and fill out the form found there for each event: MyNewOrleans.com/ CharitableEvent. Each month we'll continue to run our monthly calendars, and our next Registry will run in September and include events through December. The deadline to be included in that is Monday, August 1.

On a personal note, if you haven't seen my newly redone Uptown Life blog on MyNewOrleans.com and in our newsletter every other Tuesday, I encourage you to sign up for it! On it you'll find some faces that you know well along with some who I'm happy to introduce you to, all answering a modified Proust questionnaire. Through this I'm learning more about wonderful locals with varied lives.

I hope you'll enjoy them and find some new people to follow on social media, mentors and maybe even friends.

Enjoy as much time as you can outside while the weather is beautiful but not too hot. There are myriad nonprofit events, festivals and parties, new and beloved places to eat and drink and a beautiful city to explore!

Morgan Packard

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Dress for Success Outfitting women for their futures

By Marilee Hovet

Social psychologist Amy Cuddy, Associate Professor at Harvard Business School, has done extensive research on how individuals perceive one another, particularly in the form of non-verbal cues. In her widely viewed and much discussed Ted Talk (if you haven’t yet seen it, Google “Power Pose” and watch it – it’s fascinating), she essentially tells us that if we act powerful, we’ll feel powerful. Going on a job interview? Cuddy says if you do the Power Pose for two minutes, you’ll feel more confident and have a greater chance of getting hired.

Dress for the Job You Want

It naturally follows that the way we dress plays an important role in how we feel.

The nonprofit Dress for Success tapped into that idea and has built a global organization around it. Founded in the basement of a New York City church in 1997, the mission of Dress for Success is to “empower women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and the development tools to help women thrive in work and in life.”

Globally, the agency serves thousands of women every year and now has 140 outposts in 20 countries. Locally, Dress for Success New Orleans is stronger than ever, with a goal of serving 500 women in 2016.

Working It

The women who come to Dress for Success are committed to finding employment and are ready to work. As Diane Riche, Board President of Dress for Success New Orleans, notes: “Our clients

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come from every walk of life, every ethnicity and education level. They all have one thing in common: they want to do better.”

In order to obtain a referral to Dress for Success, a client must have a scheduled interview already in place. At that point the organization outfits them with a full set of clothing for the interview and, once the client has been offered a job, provides a full week’s worth of work appropriate attire.

Though a client’s relationship with Dress for Success begins with clothing, that’s really just a jumping off point. The agency also offers programs that support women once they’ve entered the workplace. The Professional Women’s Group, for instance, is a national network open to any Dress for Success client who has gained employment.

Among the many benefits of PWG are regularly scheduled meetings that offer both educational speakers and opportunities for interpersonal networking. Around the world and here in New Orleans, Dress for Success is helping women achieve

their goals. As Riche puts it, they offer “a hand up, not a hand out.” And that’s how Dress for Success is making a monumental difference in the lives of women, their families and their communities at large. n

Suit Up The 2016 “Suits and Salads Luncheon” benefiting Dress for Success will be held on Friday, May 6, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, and will feature a Style Setters fashion show, inspiring speakers, a fabulous silent auction and an exciting raffle. Proceeds support ongoing programs at the Dress for Success boutique located at 6117 Magazine St. For more information or to bid on auction items online, visit 501auctions.com/ DressForSuccessNOLA. If you’re cleaning your closets, please consider donating your gently used professional attire to Dress for Success.

Visit NewOrleans.DressForSuccess.org for more details about the agency and the ways in which you can lend your support, time and talent.

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The Parenting Center Where kids might come with instructions

By Lynne Gibbons

If you’re a parent, you know the journey of parenthood is both amazing and rewarding. But chances are you also know how challenging it can be. Along with the joy, parenting also brings countless questions, uncertainties and trials. But New Orleans parents have a tremendous resource available to them in the Parenting Center at Children’s Hospital. The Parenting Center offers a variety of workshops, classes and programs for children of all ages, their parents and even grandparents.

Newborn Knowledge

What parent hasn’t rocked a crying baby wondering what else they can do to comfort their little one? Allow me to introduce to you to a free class based on Dr. Harvey Karp’s program, “The Happiest Baby on the Block,” where the educators at TPC teach parents the “5 Ss” that activate a baby’s natural calming reflex. Parents learn the techniques of shushing, swaddling, swaying, side-holding and sucking that help calm a fussy infant.

These newborn classes take place Uptown, Metairie and on the Westbank. TPC also offers a class in conjunction with Touro for grandparents named “Grandparenting 101.”

As the name suggests, it offers grandparents a review of changes in infant care covering concepts like tummy-time and back-sleeping.

New grandparents and parents can feel reassured that they’re all on the same page and caring for baby with the same techniques.

Growing With You

As your newborn grows, so do your options at TPC. Classes such as “Snuggles and Struggles” are geared for parents of babies under six months. “Busy Babies” is specifically designed

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to give parents appropriate information related to the developmental, nutritional and activity needs of six to 10 month olds. “Let’s Play, Baby” addresses these issues for the 10 to 15 month old set. And of course, there’s TPC favorite, the drop-in play time for children from birth to age 3. Available every weekday, parents or grandparents can bring their baby to interact with other babies in the playroom and outdoor play yard.

Many lasting friendships between children and parents were launched from the TPC playroom.

TPC also offers parent/child music classes, art and “messy play” classes as well as discussion groups for parents addressing issue such as positive discipline and different parenting styles.

As your children approach the pre-teen stage, The Parenting Center offers a father/ son and a mother/daughter class to introduce children to the changes associated with their growing bodies. In partnership with the Junior League, they also offer the “Safe Sitter” babysitting course to children 11 to 13 years old in the summer months.

Caregiver Central

To fully appreciate the multitude of resources available to caregivers, visit TPC’s website, CHNOLA.org/ParentingCenter. This

site provides a detailed schedule of classes and events with dates, times and locations.

It is important to note that most classes and workshops, even though free to members, do require pre-registration. The site also describes the different levels of membership, including the benefits and the price of each. If you take advantage of all TPC has to offer, it’ll make the journey down the road of parenthood a little smoother! n

TPC’s ABCs The Parenting Center has two locations: Uptown at 938 Calhoun St., and Metairie at the Goldring-Woldenburg Jewish Community Campus at 3747 W. Esplanade Ave. TPC offers a variety of workshops, classes and programs for children of all ages, their parents and grandparents, from the “5 Ss” to “Safe Sitter” and beyond.

TPC’s website CHNOLA.org/ParentingCenter: • details the schedule of classes and workshops • describes levels of membership • offers pre-registration sign-up • much, much more!

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The Eyes Have It Reversing aging

By Lorin Gaudin

It is like it happened overnight. A recent

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• Fresh Black Tea Age-Delay Eye Concentrate • Clinique Age Defense Eye Cream SPF 20 • Philosophy Miracle Worker Retinoid Eye Repair Cream • 111SKIN Bright Eye Lift Gel • SkinCeuticals AOX Eye Gel • Dolce & Gabbana Beauty Aurealux Eye Gel • Drunk Elephant Shaba Complex Eye Serum • Philosophy Hope in a Tube Eye & Lip Cream Once you have your cream, there’s a method to this madness. Here is a quick primer on applying eye creams, gathered

and curated from several beauty specialists around New Orleans. Most recommend applying eye cream with a tapping or pressand-release motion in a few points around the eye. Using the middle or ring finger, start with the inner corner of the eye below the brow on the upper lid, gently pressing and releasing, working outward. For underneath the eye, work from the outer corner to the inner corner, working against the lines.

The theory behind this technique is that pressing and releasing helps the skin better grab product. This is the preferred method for evening application of richer creams targeting anti-aging and hydration. n

May’s Love List Foreo Luna Mini (no brush head to replace and more effective than a Clarisonic!)

Neutrogena Soothing Cream Cleanser

Too Face Peanut Butter and Jelly Palette

sticks and nail polishes Glossier’s Boy Brow Gel

It Cosmetics Superhero Elastic Stretch Volumizing Mascara

Eyeko Brow Magic Brow Boost

Chanel’s new cream eyeshadow

Eyeko Eye Do Liquid Eyeliner

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peek in a proper magnifying mirror revealed what certainly hadn’t been there yesterday: fine lines, dryness, discoloration, wrinkles and other gasp-worthy changes around the eyes.

What happened? Age, sun and too much of everything leaving its mark. Years ago, when Mama was slathering on eye cream and doctors began screaming about SPFs, hats and sunglasses, many poo-pooed the very idea, opting for that golden glow, a sure sign of health and beauty. Those were the days.

Now we know that Mama and the doctor were right: Taking good care of our skin is the best defense against early signs of aging.

Yes, there are surgeries and powerful non-invasive treatments to help correct “the situation,” but not everyone is OK with surgery or Botox … yet. Meanwhile, beauty gurus tout this and that cream, gel, serum, etc., and store shelves are weighty with eye products, begging the question: Is there any topical way to combat and/or reverse the signs of aging around the eyes?

The short answer is that retinol appears to be key, and so does SPF (for daytime). Do the creams “work?” Well, that depends on what “work” means, and – though you’ve heard it before – everyone is different, so what works for some may not work for others. Since it’s skincare, and that’s where spending more means something, here are some products worth saying “eye do.”

• Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare – Ferulic + Retinol Triple Correction Eye Serum • Kate Sommerville Line Release Under Eye Repair Cream • Tatcha Luminous Deep Hydration Firming Eye Serum

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Mother's Day

By Amy Gabriel

We all have a cast of women in our lives who we view as our most treasured female mentors. From manners and style to career and kinship, the lessons our beloved ladies have bestowed upon us deserve to be celebrated. Show your appreciation this Mother’s Day with a gift from the heart. n

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1. A grand gift for a beloved matriarch, treat her to white South Sea pearls with an 18 karat white gold clasp and .75 carats of diamonds. The pinkish iridescence adds to the dreamy quality and the length is 36 inch long making doubling up a cinch.

Hope Goldman Meyer Fine Jewelry, 3617 Magazine St., 957-3409, HGMJewelry.com 2. Inspired by the Irish love knot, the Fleur de Knot toggle bracelet represents the long lasting bond between you and your favorite female.

Cristy’s Collection, 407-5041, CristyCali.com; also available at Adler’s, 722 Canal St.; 3301 Veterans Blvd.; 523-5292 3. For the woman who taught you the art of a thoughtful thank you note, gift her with a limited edition New Orleans crest pen, a collaboration between Scriptura and Retro 1951. Scriptura, 5423 Magazine St. 897-1555; 3301 Veterans Blvd. 219-1113; Scriptura.com 4. Set off her favorite scent in an artfully sculpted, 24 karat gold edged votive candle holder that sweetly mimics the shape of a handkerchief.

Beth Claybourn Interiors, 401 Tchoupitoulas St., 342-2630, BethClaybournInteriors.com 5. Step up her shoe game with an elegant sandal from Coclico. Rosehip, 3828 Dryades St., (347) 676-0052, RosehipShoes.com

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6. Make it a home spa moment with a dose of organic coconut oil and olive oil infused New Moon Cypress Oil from local label Smoke.

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7. Her new go-to bag? A reversible soft leather tote with gold medallion hardware from Sydney Love. Jade Austin’s California Drawstrings, 3650 Magazine St., 702-8515 8. She loves to entertain, so help your favorite hostess set the table tone with fine, French-inspired Indian woodblock-printed linen napkins. Dunn and Sonnier Antiques • Florals • Gifts, 3433 Magazine St., 524-3235, DunnAndSonnier.com

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A Meaty Masterpiece Neil McClure, of the newly relocated McClure’s Barbecue, shares his Barbecue Jambalaya

BBQ Jambalaya

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Directions

3 ½ quarts Chicken stock 6 cups Rice ²⁄³ cup Oil or bacon grease 1 cup Celery 2 cups Green peppers, smoked and chopped 1 cup Onions, smoked and chopped 1 cup Mushrooms, smoked and chopped 1 ounces Garlic, smoked and chopped 2 ounces Rub (McClure’s is more similar to a Creole seasoning than a traditional barbecue rub; it doesn’t contain sugar and has much less salt than most name brands, but is very similar to Zatarain’s) 2 ounces Kosher salt 2 ounces Black pepper 2 ounces Hot sauce 4 ounces Kansas City-style barbecue sauce 2 Bay leaves 2 cups Brisket, chopped 2 cups Pork, chopped 2 cups Chicken, chopped 2 cups Sausage, sliced Note: Meat is adjustable to taste, just use a lot

Heat water to boiling in a separate pot.

Heat up grease in a large pot. Add vegetables to grease and stir until heated.

Add spices, hot sauce and barbecue sauce.

Stir thoroughly. Add meat and heat. Stir frequently. Add boiling water to mixture and return to boil. Add rice. Stir. Return to boil.

Cook for 20 minutes with occasional, light stirring to keep rice from sticking. Let sit in pot for additional 20 minutes off heat without stirring. Top with chopped green onions after plating.

Serves 20+

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McClure’s Barbecue inside NOLA Brewing Taproom 3001 Tchoupitoulas St. 301-0117 (McClure’s number coming soon) NolaBrewing.com

Ingredients

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the dish

For the Love of Kin Finding a new favorite

By Jyl Benson

Hieu Than opened Kin last year in Gert Town. Situated on a little triangle where Washington Avenue and S. Clarke and Clio streets meet, the tiny yellow building is a place you’ve passed a million times and never seen. There are massive billboards on the roof, a warehouse behind and a charmless drainage canal across the street.

Inside, the dining room is about 400 square feet and the open kitchen about 200. There is one communal table with 10 chairs, most of which are branded with the name of friends and relatives (hence, kin). The rest of the seating is at two bars, one L-shaped that faces the bar and seats 12. The other bar lines the window and seats four. Plan to stand in line. And, bring your own booze.

Bespectacled and New Orleans born to Vietnamese immigrants, Than trained at New York’s French Culinary Institute before interning at Corton and Craftbar, prior to working under Sue Zemanick at Gautreau’s.

Kin had me as soon as I sat down at the cramped bar. I could feel the passion that had been poured into the place and sense how Than and had labored over the little things that make the diminutive space come to life: an ink-blue ceiling adds dimension; the subtle pearl finish on the silver-hued walls gleams in the sunlight and glows behind a candle; wine crates

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Lamb T-Bone at Kin

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carefully nailed to the wall behind the bar create cases for the cookbook collection and storage for the lovingly polished wineglasses.

A splurge here – weighty cutlery, fresh flowers, original art – a scrimp there, though none of it really obvious to the uninitiated. But those of us who have had to rely on skills, raw talent, favors and creativity to make a dream come true, see it and feel it right away: the endless trips to Home Depot, the combing of thrift stores, maxing out your credit card, holding your breath. We get it.

The result is elegant, polished.

Than and his culinary partner, Nhat “Nate” Nguyen, also a New Orleanian born to Vietnamese immigrants, take risks. The Asian influence is the only constant in a sea of flavors and techniques that encompass French, Italian and Louisiana heritage cuisines.

Changes recently happened at Kin. An eclectic selection of six or seven ramen options – most based on either viscous tonkotsu or lighter tankatsu broth – will now be served all day, and the ever-changing menu of haute cuisine entrées will now appear as small plates. We recently settled on umami-rich short ribs served with a cooling cucumber salad, kimchi vinaigrette and berry crème fraiche. A seared duck leg was paired with gnundi crafted from creamy

Kin 4600 Washington Ave., 304-8557 French Truck Café 4536 Dryades St., 298-1115, FrenchTruckCoffee.com

Try This Geoffrey Meeker recently expended his French Truck Coffee empire with the opening of French Truck Café, where he’ll also serve breakfast and lunch.

Look for a croissant sandwich with bacon, egg, cheddar and tomato jam; a waffle sandwich topped with egg, prosciutto and goat cheese; a Provençal white bean soup with pesto and prosciutto brittle; and a Provence sandwich with prosciutto, brie, melon, basil and arugula – among other delights.

cojita and served with pico, squash, corn and adobo sauce. Boudin is made with wild rice, wrapped in wonton skin, fried and served with a Tabasco-tinged mango purée. A lamb T-bone was grilled and served with fresh garganelli pasta, mint pesto, roasted baby vegetables and a sauce of coconut and galangal. The five-spice duck confit is usually on the menu, recently with a kaleidoscope of stir fried spring vegetables and fragrant rice atop a bed of cashew purée. Stunning. One memorable ramen option paired the silken noodles in a play on crawfish bisque – tails, crispy stuffed heads, a crawfish cake and smoky tomato broth with dashi.

The diminutive space dictated the need for greater simplicity, Than says. When a second location is identified, the ramen operation will move there and the original location will return to its fine dining format. n

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A Grand Finale

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WYES transports guests to “Downton Abbey” again for their “Going Out In Style Gala.”

By Shelby Simon

Lisa and Trip Ludwig’s Old Metairie home was awash in warm amber lighting for the “WYES ‘Downton Abbey’ – Going Out In Style Gala.” Volunteers dressed as the maids and butlers from “Downton Abbey” greeted guests as they entered the home through the red carpet walkway.

At the Patron Party, guests enjoyed a photo opportunity with a vintage Rolls Royce and partook in passed hors d’oeuvres, wine, champagne and specialty cocktails, including the “Boulevardier” and the “Downton Special,” as they celebrated the successes of WYES. At the main event, Deacon John and the Ivories delighted guests with their musical stylings and got guests onto the dance floor. A host of cuisine stations provided by Celebrate! Catered Events by Windsor Court included Gulf seafood; a bruschetta station; Louisiana charcuterie; salad and cheese stations; a meat display; a market fresh table; a macaroni and cheese station; and a dessert display. Libations were provided by Goldring Family Foundation, Uncorked, The Wine Seller, City Wholesale Liquor and Louisiana Coca-Cola Bottling Company.

Katie Crosby, WYES Chairperson, was on hand to announce and present the WYES Chairman’s Award to Paulette and Frank Stewart for their many years of service and philanthropy to WYES. Allan Pizzato, WYES President and General Manager, presented the WYES President’s Award to Paul Spencer of the Joe W. and Dorothy Dorsett Brown Foundation for the Foundation’s outstanding commitment to WYES and our entire community.

Paul was accompanied by his wife, Barbara; they were among the 300 guests at the gala.

Proceeds from this event support WYES’ mission of serving greater New Orleans, Southeast Louisiana and the Mississippi Gulf Coast with educational, entertaining and enlightening programming. n

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Event at a Glance What: “WYES Downton Abbey – Going Out In Style Gala” presented by Latter & Blum Companies, benefiting WYES Where: Home of Lisa and Tripp Ludwig

1. WYES Chair Katie Crosby with Chairman’s Award honorees Frank and Paulette Stewart 2. Hosts Trip and Lisa Ludwig with Sheryl and Bob Merrick 3. Olivia Manning, Kay Kerrigan and Archie Manning 4. Darryl and Louellen Berger with Patricia and Vernon Brinson 5. Peggy and Jack Laborde 6. Mary Hines, Dorothy Clyne, Cathy Cary and Elizabeth Goodyear

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A Heartfelt Soirée

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The “2016 Sugarplum Ball” will fund a new Heart Catheterization Lab at Children’s Hospital.

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The “2016 Sugarplum Ball,” themed “All That Jazz,” honored Steve Worley, former President and CEO of Children’s Hospital and current senior advisor to the Board of Trustees at LCMC Health, for his dedication and commitment to the mission of Children’s Hospital.

The first two floors of the Old U.S. Mint were open for guests to explore. Large champagne “bubbles” with sponsor names floated through the three-story stairwell. Thirty-four local restaurants were scattered throughout the museum, giving guests a taste of excellent cuisines.

A large round table in the auction room served a different take on an Old Fashioned provided by The Goldring Family Foundation/Sazerac Co. and Republic National Distributing Co. Complementing the libations were hand-made chocolates from Haydel’s Bakery. James Martin Jazz Band entertained guests while they bid on exciting auction items.

A large white tent was the focal point of the outside area in the rear of the building. It was decorated with oversized black and white balloons and lounging furniture that extended the color scheme. Entertainment on the outside stage by the Wise Guys kept the party going throughout the evening.

Guests got the chance to bid on 84 items, including vacation packages, valuable jewelry and artwork. “On the Rocks” raffle tickets were sold for an additional chance to win an array of prizes.

Co-Chairs Ann Heslin and Chrissy Carmody planned the event with a team of more than 150 dedicated volunteers.

This year’s proceeds will fund a state-of-the-art Heart Catheterization Lab that will allow Children’s Hospital to perform diagnostic and interventional procedures for newborns, infants, children and young adults with all varieties of congenital heart disease. n

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Event at a Glance What: “2016 Sugarplum Ball,” benefiting Children’s Hospital Where: Old U.S. Mint

1. Co-Chair Ann Heslin with David and Dottie Haydel 2. Co-Chair Chrissy and Ian Carmody 3. Dr. Keith and President and CEO Mary Perrin with Patty and honoree Steve Worley 4. Food Co-Chair Robin Burck, Entertainment Chair Sharon Lo Drucker and Food Committee Member Lizzie Guiza 5. Board Member Philip and Laura Claverie with COO Justin Olsen 6. E. Michael and Susan Bopp with Kay and Daniel Larsen

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Party In The Park

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“Lark in the Park” benefited the expansion of the New Orleans Botanical Garden Conservatory.

By Shelby Simon

Over 1,300 guests enjoyed the New Orleans Botanical Garden and Pavilion of the Two Sisters during “Lark in the Park.” The VIP Party in the Lord & Taylor Rose Garden featured catering by Emeril’s New Orleans and entertainment by the Young Pinstripe Brass Band. The gala featured the Party Flock Lounge Area with furniture by West Elm, two VIP Sponsor Tents and a Piano Bar with furniture by Prêt a Fêtê. Shamarr Allen and the Underdawgs performed on the main stage, while Brian Coogan entertained at the Piano Bar. Cuisine included savory delectables from more than 40 restaurants. Specialty cocktails and full bars were provided by Republic National Distributing Company.

Five one-of-a-kind packages were sold at the live auction, including a pizza-making class with Alon Shaya and Pizza Domenica, a live painting from Kelly Boyett and a music festival package that included tickets to Bonnaroo, Austin City Limits, a Jazz Fest Brass Pass and more. In addition, more than 65 silent auction items were available for bid, including a ride for two in the Krewe of Tucks 2017, a private champagne tasting for 10 at Swirl Wine Bar, a mixology class at Cure Bar, a custom men’s suit from Luca Falcone Clothiers and spa services for a year from Earthsavers. A raffle also included a 2016 Bryan Subaru Forester 2.5i CVT donated by Bryan Subaru.

Chairpersons were Emily Ostuw Shaya and Kuffa Jones.

Honorary chairs included Anne Abbott and David Waller. Lark in the Park proceeds benefit the new Conservatory, which will host exhibits, lectures, weddings, school trips and much more. n

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Event at a Glance What: “Lark in the Park,” benefiting Friends of City Park Where: New Orleans Botanical Garden and Pavilion of the Two Sisters, City Park

1. Casie Duplechain with Co-Chairs Kuffa Jones and Emily Ostuw Shaya 2. Chad and Vanessa Berg with Morgan Lee and Walt Navoy 3. Leigh Thorpe, Jason Villemarette and Holley Haag 4. Bryan Batt and Karen DeBlieux 5. Shelley Romagossa and Michael Romagossa 6. Dr. Jose Posas and Anna Whitlow

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Healthy Hearts

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The “Go Red for Women” movement encourages local women to take charge of their heart health.

By Shelby Simon

The 450 patrons in attendance at the “Go Red for Women” luncheon filled the Marriott New Orleans ballroom donning blinking tiaras donated by East Jefferson General Hospital, which added a fun flair to the all-red decor.

The luncheon is part of the Go Red for Women movement that encourages local women to take charge of their heart health by making it a top priority so they can live stronger, longer lives.

Guests participated in free health screenings and a silent auction before the heart-healthy luncheon program began with the stories of local women affected personally by heart disease. The event also featured a fashion strut by ChattaBox Boutique.

Suzanne Whitaker served as Event Chair, and Katie Moore of WWL-TV served as emcee. Speakers included Charles Rice of Entergy and Kristen Cobb Simpson of Living4Burke Foundation.

The auction highlight, known as “Purseanalities,” featured purses donated by local celebrities and movers and shakers who fill a purse with their favorite things. The purses auctioned included restaurant gift certificates, spa treatments, museum passes, jewelry, books and more. This year, “Purseanalities” featured included donations from Colleen Monaghan, Molly Kimball, Susan Roesgen and Dr. Jackson and Dr. Hooper of Audubon Dermatology.

Funds raised from the luncheon fund research on heart disease happening at New Orleans area hospitals. n

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Event at a Glance What: “Go Red for Women Luncheon," benefiting the American Heart Association When: Marriott New Orleans

1. Event Chair Suzanne Whitaker, Beverly Matheney and Tracy Steward 2. Christian Rogers, Annette Dodle and Steve Terry 3.

Holley Guidry and McKinley Guidry 4. Stephanie Osborne, Valerie Englade and Tracy Stewart 5. Bridget Galatas, Holley Haag, Christine O'Brien and Molly Kimball 6. Cheryl Mintz and Leslie Keen

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Disco Inferno

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The Contemporary Arts Center’s “SweetArts” is a throwback to its founding decade.

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Saturday, February 27, was a Disco Throwback at “SweetArts,” a Contemporary Arts Center fundraiser supporting its year-round programming in visual and performing arts and arts education. The annual gala recognizes those who have contributed to the New Orleans arts and culture community. This year the CAC fêted Philanthropist Françoise Billion Richardson, Visual Artist Jacqueline Humphries, Performing Artist CCH Pounde, and Arts Educator Jill Basile Hitchins.

The attire was “1970s Chic,” paying homage to the art, culture and energy of the decade in which the CAC was founded.

Presented by Smith & Fawer, LLC, the evening kicked off with a Patron Party in the CAC’s Theater, which had been transformed into Studio 54 by the Décor Committee of Raine Bedsole, Susan Gisleson, Sara Paradis, Gregg Porter, Staci Rosenberg, Jennifer Rowland, Robyn Dunn Schwarz and Elizabeth Shannon.

The more than 475 guests were led into the warehouse for the main event, where Anaïs St. John performed an unforgettable night of dancing to 1970s soul and disco hits with her Donna Summer Tribute show.

Cuisine was provided by 12 local restaurants and food trucks, including Atchafalaya, Audubon Nature Institute Catering, Blue Crab, Brennan's, Crêpes à la Cart, Greek Girls, Green To Go, Marie's Fleur de Lis Catering, Napoleon House, Nirvana, Pigéon Caterers, Reginelli's, Rollin' Fatties, St. Lawrence and Wayfare.

The “SweetArts” 2016 Committee Co-Chairs were MaryBeth Guarisco, Jim Mounger, Judith Oudt, Gregg Porter and Julie and Dr. David Silvers. n

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Event at a Glance What: Smith & Fawer presents “SweetArts 2016,” benefiting Contemporary Arts Center Where: Contemporary Arts Center

1. Co-Chair and Décor Committee Member Gregg Porter with Patricia and Mark Fullmer 2. Honoree Jill Basile Hitchins and Bob Hitchins 3. John and Décor Committee Member Jennifer Rowland

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Community Crimestoppers

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This annual luncheon honored local heroes committed to a safer city.

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The 31st annual “Crimestoppers Awards Luncheon” honored those who have made a difference in public safety and who have supported Crimestoppers in its mission. Several hundred law enforcement officers were in attendance, including chiefs and sheriffs of several parishes.

NOPD Superindentent Michael Harrison delivered the invocation, followed by keynote speaker, FBI Special Agent Jeffrey S. Sallet, who spoke on terrorism. Darlene Cusanza, President and CEO of Crimestoppers, gave the annual Crimestoppers report.

The award winners were as follows: The James J. Coleman Sr. Corp. Partner Award recognizing philanthropic work in the community was presented to Postlethwaite & Netterville, APAC. The Law Enforcement Award of Excellence was presented to the Louisiana State Police, accepted by Col. Michael D. Edmonson.

The Crimestoppers Fallen Hero Award was presented to James Arthur Bennett, Jr. E.O.W. 5/24/15, HANO police; it was accepted by his mother and sister. The JPSO Award of Excellence – Sheriff Newell Normand was awarded to JPSO Sgt. Gary Barteet. The NOPD Award of Excellence – Supt. Michael Harrison was presented to NOPD Detective James Kish. The Crimstoppers Chairman’s Award was presented to Mr. Melvin Pechon Sr. And The Sherrif Harry Lee Criminal Justice Award was awarded to Genny May. Event Chairs were Gregory Rusovich, Michael Hecht and Dickie Brennan. Sheriff Newell Normand served as emcee. The luncheon welcomed 700 attendees, including more than 45 high school students who are members of the Crimestoppers Teen Ambassadors Against Crime Leadership Program with their school representatives. The event raised more than $230,000 to support the programs of Crimestoppers. n

What: 31st annual “Crimestoppers Awards Luncheon,” benefiting Crimestoppers GNO When: Tuesday, January 19 Where: Hilton New Orleans Riverside

1. President and CEO Darlene Cusanza, Co-Chair Dickie Brennan and Honoree Genny May 2. Captain John Riles, Head of State Police Colonel Michael Edmonson and Co-Chair Gregory Rusovich 3. JPSO Award of Excellence Honoree Sgt. Gary Barteet and JPSO Sheriff Newell Normand

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A Fancy Federation Fête

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An elegant evening recognized Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans’ major donors.

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The sixth annual “Goldring-Woldenberg Major Donor Dinner” fêted major donors at the Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans’ Annual Campaign; 62 major donors to the Federation were in attendance.

The evening was a black-tie affair, generously underwritten and hosted by Darryl and Louellen Berger and the Windsor Court Hotel. The event featured an open bar and passed hors d’oeuvres, with wine and liquor provided by Alan and Diane Franco.

Entertainment was provided by David Torkanowsky, who played piano and shared tales of his own Jewish history in New Orleans.

The intimate dinner setting featured ivory linens and centerpieces of roses. Guests enjoyed a three-course meal, topped off with the Windsor Court’s famed crème brûlée.

The 2016 Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans Annual Campaign Co-Chairs were Lisa Heller and Dr. Juan Gershanik, who attended with spouses Mark Heller and Ana Gershanik.

Also in attendance were Dr. Edward Soll, President of the Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans, with wife Karen Soll; Morton Katz, Immediate Past President, and wife Carole Katz; Alan Franco, Past President, and wife Diane Franco; Morris and Cathy Bart; and Richard and Vivian Cahn. n

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1. Underwriters and hosts Darryl and Louellen Berger 2. Ana and Co-Chair Dr. Juan Gershanik with Susan and William Hess 3. Michael Weil, David Torkanowsky and Co-Chair Lisa and Mark Heller

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What: “Goldring-Woldenberg Major Donor Dinner,” benefiting the Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans

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One Bite at a Time

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Louisiana Appleseed recognized seven locals for their dedication to social justice initiatives.

By Shelby Simon

The Stage Door Canteen at The National World War II Museum hosted the 2016 “Good Apple Gala,” which honored seven “Good Apples.” By definition, these award recipients are attorneys, law firms and organizations donating hundreds of pro bono hours to assist Louisiana Appleseed in fulfilling its mission to advance social justice by increasing access to education, opportunity and justice in Louisiana.

The 2016 Good Apple Award recipients are: Jeff Richardson, Martin Stern and Ron Sholes of Adams and Reese LLP and Justice Harry Lemmon, ret.; Sylvia Roberts (posthumously); Sarah Vandergriff, Legal Director for the Louisiana Association of Public Charter Schools (LAPCS); Jessica Vermilyea, State Director for Upbring Disaster Response. The Good Apple Awards were custom designed and handcrafted by James Vella of Vella Vetro Art Glass.

Dr. Michael White performed live jazz music at the Gala, and door prize Dr. Michael White CD collection was generously donated by board member Mark Samuels of Basin Street Records.

A raffle included a Magnum of 1998 Opus One wine valued at $550 generously donated by board member Drew Ranier. n

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Event at a Glance What: “Good Apple Gala,” benefiting Louisiana Appleseed Where: Stage Door Canteen at The National World War II Museum

1. Honoree Jeffrey Richardson, Judge Rose Ledet, Honoree Jessica Vermilyea and Jack Weiss 2. Allison Tiller, Fannie Godwin and Honoree Martin Stern 3. Judge Jane Milazzo, Honoree Justice Harry Lemmon (ret.) and Judge Mary Ann Lemmon

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Sailing to Save Lives

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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society hosted a pre-party to their annual regatta fundraiser.

By Shelby Simon

The Southern Yacht Club hosted the 22nd annual Peake BMW “Leukemia Cup Regatta Kickoff Celebration” presented

by IBERIABANK, Jack Henry & Associates and Harland Clarke on January 26. The event was given by the Mississippi/ Louisiana chapter of Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of New Orleans “to raise a sail to help find a cure for blood cancers.”

Gary Jobson, past president of U.S. Sailing, America’s Cup winner, author and ESPN commentator was the special guest.

Jobson is also a lymphoma survivor and has helped raise more than $54 million for LLS. An additional luminary at the event was Rylie “Roo” Richards, the 2016 Honored Skipper. Richards, a fourth grader and a leukemia survivor in remission, has helped raise thousands of dollars for LLS. Sponsor Co-Chair Robert Kottler of IBERIABANK raised more than $50,000 to name a research grant in Richards’ honor. This was a first in the MSLA Chapter’s history of the campaign.

The food fare was a taste of New Orleans, consisting of mini poor boys, jambalaya, crabmeat on endive, seafood gumbo, shrimp pasta and white chocolate bread pudding. Piped in Music performed for the 170 attendees chattering amongst tables decorated with wooden sailboats.

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When: Tuesday, January 26 Where: Southern Yacht Club

1. Blaine Gahagan, Special Guest Gary Jobson and Sponsor Co-Chair Robert Kottler with (center front) 2016 Honored Skipper Rylie “Roo” Richards 2. Guy Brierre, Cheryl Rodrigue and Jim Wade 3. Bob Maher, Bert Benrud, Dito Patron and 2016 Honored Skipper Rylie “Roo” Richards

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What: 22nd annual Peake BMW “Leukemia Cup Regatta Kickoff Celebration” presented by IBERIABANK, Jack Henry & Associates and Harland Clarke, benefiting Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

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A Party “En Pointe”

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The New Orleans Ballet Theatre raised funds for programs and performances.

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Black and white décor, votive candles, tulips from Dunn & Sonnier Antiques • Florals • Gifts, and multi-colored roses donated by Hostess Danielle Kavanagh decorated her home to welcome guests to “Dancing with Degas: Une Soirée Magnifique.”

French vocalist and pianist Giselle Bonfaire played at the Étoile Patron Party followed by The Ed Barrett Trio, who performed for the main event. Guests were also treated to a short dance vignette of "Le Conservatoire" with pro-track dancers from Schramel Conservatory of Dance and NOBT dancer Blane Mader, and "Gaité Parisienne" featuring NOBT dancers Diogo DeLima, Lisa Keller and Shayna Skal.

A host of local restaurants provided cuisine, along with donations from families and a host of wines from Martin Wine Cellar.

The fundraising committee included Marianna Clayton, Sara Ruffin Costello, Blair Davis, Jane Davis, Marli Davis, Sweet Dupuy, Andre Feigler,Vesta DeYampert Fort, Linda Kennedy, Donna Maselli, Suzanne Dupuy Phelps, Monica Robinson and Kathleen Zuniga. Marie Louise Schramel was honored at the event.

More than 125 guests attended the soirée, which benefitted New Orleans Ballet Theatre programs, including the Education and Outreach program, School to Stage and annual performances of The Nutcracker and “Summer Solstice.” n

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Event at a Glance When: Friday, February 26 Where: Home of Danielle Kavanagh

1. Hostess Danielle Kavanagh, Board President Ben Allen, Associate Artistic Director Marjorie Hardwick Schramel and Caffrey Favrot 2. Honoree Marie Louise Schramel, Ashton and Board Member Suzanne Plelps 3. Artistic Director Gregory Schramel, Executive Director Andrea Moreno and Treasurer Dan Falsted

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Arguably, we all look forward in some form or fashion to the various meals of the day, but generally speaking, breakfast, lunch and dinner are more often than not an average affair defined by daily routines and family budgets. Perhaps that’s why brunch has an almost magical quality to it – a shining luster that lunch and dinner typically lack. For me, brunch is synonymous with vacation; it’s a meal that breaks routine.

It is leisure at its finest. And from unusual and boisterous to upscale and refined, the city’s various restaurants greet brunch goers of all types with menus that celebrate this exceptional meal. Here is a small sampling from around the city.

As a main hub for visitors to our city,

it’s no wonder the French Quarter is replete with noteworthy brunches. A calling card of the French Quarter brunch is live jazz, often in the form of a roaming ensemble strumming guitars and banjos or playing horns and clarinets.

“The jazz trio that strolls around the restaurant is fabulous!” says Julie Brignac, Marketing Director of Mr. B’s Bistro. “They make Sunday Jazz Brunch even more fun.” Mr. B’s Bistro offers its Jazz Brunch on Sundays from 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. The restaurant is

known for its rich Brandy Milk Punch made with creamy vanilla ice cream, but you can also find the usual brunch “eye openers” of bloody Marys, mimosas and specialty cocktails.

A popular menu favorite is the baconwrapped Shrimp & Grits entrée, sautéed jumbo Gulf shrimp wrapped in applewood smoked bacon and served with cream stoneground yellow grits with red-eye gravy.

Other big hits include the Fried Oysters on the Half Shell appetizer and Mr. B’s Barbequed Shrimp, a signature dish of the restaurant. Satisfy a sweet tooth with the

Bread Pudding, a Brennan family recipe served warm with Irish whiskey sauce.

The Brennan name runs throughout the Quarter, and according to Christian Pendleton, General Manager at Brennan’s, brunch as we know it is a derivation of “Breakfast at Brennan’s,” Owen Brennan’s answer to the 1948 best-seller, Dinner at Antoine’s.

“Before then, people didn’t really do multiple courses or cocktails with breakfasts, and what Brennan’s started, other restaurants adapted for Saturdays and Sundays,” says Pendleton. Breakfast at Brennan’s is available

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from 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 8 a.m.-2 p.m. on weekends.

Popular egg dishes include the Eggs Sardou and Eggs Hussarde, a Brennan’s original. Diners opting for items on the sweeter side can experience the tableside preparation of Bananas Foster or the Crêpes Fitzgerald. A play on Crêpes Suzette, Crêpes Fitzgerald are folded with Creole cream cheese and seasonal fruits flambéed with a liqueur.

Styled after a lively Parisian café, Palace Café offers a festive and energetic brunch from the foot of the French Quarter on Canal Street on Saturdays and Sundays, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. The à la carte menu ranges from soups and salads to Haute Creole Benedicts, seafood entrées and specialty cocktails, including the Build-Your-Own Bloody Mary and the Build-Your-Own Mimosa. A roaming jazz trio accompanies the meal 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

“We have the best Bloody Mary and Bubbles Bar in town,” says Ken Kraft, Assistant General Manager. “It features over

10 creative house-infused vodkas, our own pickled garnishes, a sauce buffet and our own Creole seasoning rim. We offer five different juices for your mimosa with a liqueur splash, sugar rim and fresh berries.” According to Kraft, the drink bars, roaming jazz trio and Canal Street café-style seating define and distinguish Palace Café’s brunch.

While most brunch menus are à la carte, The Court of Two Sisters offers a tasteit-all approach with its daily Jazz Brunch buffet 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Located at 613 Royal St., The Court of Two Sisters is known for its spacious French Quarter courtyard and historic, elegant dining rooms. An abundant feast of hot and cold dishes includes everything from soups, salads and cheeses to made-to-order eggs and omelets, entrées such as grits and grillades or etouffee, and fresh-baked breads.

As with each of these French Quarter restaurants (and most of the following), reservations are recommended at The Court of Two Sisters, especially on weekends and holidays such as Mother’s Day (May 8).

neighborhood restaurant, serves up what Manager Addison Suderman describes as “New Americana cuisine with a South American twist.”

Open daily at 7 a.m. for breakfast and brunch on weekends, Horn’s offers an eclectic foodie experience where meat lovers, vegetarians and vegans can dine amicably and extravagantly to their hearts’ content.

For brunch, diners can expect a shortened version of the weekly breakfast menu, which features favorites such as the Waffle Cochon – a cornbread waffle topped with pulled pork, chimichurri sauce and pickled peppers – as well as the Tex-Mex Slammer, which Suderman calls “a big, delicious mountain of food – hash browns with black beans, salsa, cheese, eggs, plantains, avocado, salsa and sour cream.” Taste-worthy specialty cocktails include the gin-based Ginger Baby and tequila-based Velvet Elvis with hints of grapefruit and lavender.

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Sicilian Egg Pie and a Mimosa at Red Gravy

Unassuming and quaint, a small farm-

to-fork restaurant is making a big splash on the local brunch scene. According to regulars, Red Gravy looks like a New York City bistro, which isn’t a surprise considering its owner and self-described “ring leader,” Roseann Melisi Rosstoker, hails from the area.Voted No. 1 Best Brunch Spot in New Orleans on OpenTable in 2016, the restaurant was also listed on The Culture Trip as a Top 10 brunch spot in the neighborhood.

Influenced by her Italian roots, Rosstoker’s menu features everything from its namesake

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red gravy and family-recipe meatballs to her Sicilian Egg Pie, Praline Pancakes, Waffles & Wings and Tuscan Shrimp & Grits. Libations include Witch’s Coffee (with a Patron chocolate chile liqueur) and mimosa flights made with Italian Prosecco and three fresh juices. Closed on Tuesdays, the restaurant is six days a week, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., and features live music on weekends.

While some diners may be skeptical of a pasta-laden brunch, another CBD restaurant is ready to convince that brunch is boundaryless. Pastas are in the spotlight at Josephine

Estelle, the restaurant housed in the new Ace Hotel. Opened by James Beard Award Finalists Andrew Ticer and Michael Hudman and with executive chef Phillip Mariano at the helm, the restaurant will feature an Italian-inspired menu highlighting flavors of the American South.

According to chef Phillip, the house-made pastas are some of the restaurant’s top brunch items. The Agnolotti, for example, is stuffed with sweet breads and served with chanterelle mushrooms, egg yolk, black pepper and Parmesan. The Rigatoni is served with a Calabrian sugo (a spicy meat sauce), fontina cheese, pickled peppers and panna grata (breadcrumbs). The menu satisfies more breakfast-leaning palates, too. The popular JE Breakfast features pork belly, fried eggs, potato frico and salsa verde. Brunch is available at Josephine Estelle on weekends from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

More proof that brunch welcomes the unexpected, Chef Jacob Cureton of Annunciation Restaurant incorporates unique interpretations and combinations of foods in his self-described “nostalgic” approach to cuisine. After spending a month in China and eating a fair amount of fried rice for breakfast, chef Jacob decided to marry Asian and Louisiana flavors through his Creole Fried Rice with Seared Tuna dish featuring local rice and vegetables (the “Cajun trinity”), white miso and an Andouille-seasoned rare tuna.

Another popular dish is the Noisette Waffle with smoke-fried chicken, garnished with local arugula or micro sorrel and drizzled with a sweet and sour gastrique made from Steen’s cane vinegar and a caramel glaze. Brunch is offered 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.

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Bourbon-focused

Kenton’s offers a couple of ways to experience its cuisine, from the à la carte menu to the $24 two-course Kenton’s Brunch that includes freshly made donuts, choice of brunch entrée and an eye-opening cocktail.

“With large windows looking out on Magazine Street and Nashville Avenue, the restaurant is bathed with light, which makes for an ideal brunch environment whether you’re seated at the long marble bar or in the cozy booths and banquets in one of our dining rooms,” says Owner Sean Josephs.

Likewise, the large outdoor patio is popular on cool-weather days and a great place to enjoy the one-of-a-kind Chipotle Bourbon Bloody Mary or a Bourbon Milk Fizz. Decadent dishes include the Pulled Pork over Crispy Grit Cake with Sauce Mornay and the Smoked Brisket & Eggs with Crispy Potatoes and a Biscuit.

Crawfish Beignets at Katie's Restaurant & Bar

Brunch is only offered one day a week at

Mid-City’s Katie’s Restaurant & Bar, so while you can usually expect a short wait for a table, the ample sidewalk and cool drinks are perfect for building anticipation for your meal. Offered on Sundays 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Katie’s brunch offers a smattering of possibilities: New Orleansinspired egg dishes such as frittatas, benedicts and omelets, sweet and savory dishes such as the Crawfish Beignet and Scrumptious Pain Perdu, as well as lunch items and weekly specials.

“We have a pretty large brunch menu with a few more lunchtime items, and patrons aren’t limited to eggs only. There’s pizza, chargrilled oysters and poor boys available, too,” says Katherine Denman, Co-Owner. Some of the best menu items, she says, are the weekly specials on the board, such as the Chicken or the Egg and Fried Fish & Grits. Additionally, bottomless drink specials are available for keeping your cup full and your meal relaxed. n

Mr. B’s Bistro 201 Royal St., 523-2078, MrBsBistro.com • Brennan’s 417 Royal St., 525-9711, BrennansNewOrleans.com • Palace Café 605 Canal St., 523-1661, PalaceCafe.com • The Court of Two Sisters 613 Royal St., 522-7261, CourtofTwoSisters.com • Red Gravy 125 Camp St., 561-8844, RedGravyCafe.com • Josephine Estelle 600 Carondelet St., 930-3070, JosephineEstelle.com • Annunciation Restaurant 1016 Annunciation St., 568-0245, AnnunciationRestaurant.com • Horn’s 1940 Dauphine St., 459-4676, HornsNOLA.com • Kenton’s 5757 Magazine St., 891-1177, KentonsRestaurant.com • Katie’s Restaurant & Bar 3701 Iberville St., 488-6582, KatiesInMidCity.com

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Fighting Hunger Starts At Home Bill and Mary Hines open their home and their hearts to Second Harvest

By Mirella Cameran | Home Photographs by Sara Essex Bradley | Event Photographs by Jeff Strout

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ith the abundance of gastronomy in New Orleans and Louisiana, it’s a sobering thought that one in six households across the state is at risk of hunger. It is a statistic that’s hard to swallow, and coupled with the city’s passion for food and drink it might partially explain the support the charity Second Harvest Food Bank receives from New Orleanians, which serves 23 parishes in South Louisiana reaching 210,00 individuals a year with 24 million meals.

The Chefs’ Choice Fighting hunger is a cause close to the hearts of many of the city’s most famous chefs.

This year Frank Brigtsen, of Brigtsen’s Restaurant in the Riverbend was the keynote chef at the charity’s “Harvest at Home” patron dinner, which was held on Wednesday, April 13, at the beautiful Uptown home of Mary and Bill Hines.

Chefs Sue Zemanick of Gautreau’s, Susan Spicer of Bayona, Tory McPhail of Commander’s Palace and Rebecca Wilcomb of Herbsaint also attended and provided culinary delights.

The Patron Party in New Orleans and a previous event in Lafayette on April 6 were two highlights of “Harvest at Home” initiatives which were celebrated throughout the month of April in supporters’ homes across the city.

Now in its seventh year, “Harvest at Home” creates events that bring people together to share a meal and have a conversation about the issue of hunger in their communities.

A Home’s Harvest Talking to Mary Hines, we found out why she was motivated to host the patron party and make Second Harvest’s “Harvest at Home” initiative one of her philanthropic priorities.

What made you open your home for this event? “Bill and I have always enjoyed the opportunity to host many social and civic events in our home. We knew when we purchased it 13 years ago that it would be an ideal entertaining home. It flows well, and an added benefit is the large green space – our backyard and terrace. And there can be no more worthwhile cause to support for our community than Second Harvest Food Bank.”

What other events have you hosted? “We have hosted events for the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, WYES, The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation, The Idea Village, The Greater New Orleans Foundation and The Jewish Federation.”

What has been your favorite event? “That’s easy! Our daughter’s wedding reception.”

Tell us about your involvement with Harvest at Home? “Our involvement goes back a long way. My husband served on the executive committee of the Second Harvest Food Bank for several years and we’ve always enjoyed attending the “Harvest at Home Patron Party” at the homes of many great New Orleanian hosts.”

What lessons have you learned from hosting so many times? “Hire great bartenders and make sure you have enough bars to service the crowd – quickly! Of course you also need a great caterer and fun entertainment if appropriate. New Orleans has the best to offer in all these areas: drinks, food and music. We usually know the crew and we always enjoy working with them to give a good party.”

What was special about this year? “One of the highlights was undoubtedly the wonderful food prepared by one of our favorite chefs, Frank Brigtsen.”

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Compiled by Lani Griffiths and Starlight Williams

Registry of Charitable Events May-August 2016

May 4

Soiree d’Or Benefits: The Historic New Orleans Collection Event Info: THNOC will toast its 50th anniversary at this black-tie gala, where you can celebrate in style with live, local music by the Preservation All-Stars, The Jimmy Maxwell Orchestra and Joe Lastie Jr. and the Lastie Family Gospel with food by Ralph Brennan Catering.

Tickets: $175+/ticket Location: The Orpheum Theater – 129 Roosevelt Way Contact: 523-4662

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Seventh annual Dress for Success “Suits & Salads” Luncheon Benefits:

Dress for Success New

Orleans Event Info: The

luncheon and fundraiser will feature keynote speaker Lauren LeBlanc, owner of Fleurty Girl, silent auction, raffle and fashion show highlighting local mothers and daughters.

Proceeds from the luncheon will help Dress for Success New Orleans achieve their goal of suiting 500+ women annually.

Tickets: $85/ticket; $125/patron sponsor; $250/patron pair sponsor Location: Hyatt Regency Hotel New Orleans – 601 Loyola Ave. Contact: 891-4337

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Whitney Zoo-To-Do Audubon Nature Institute This annual black-tie gala features food and drink from New Orleans’ finest restaurants, musical entertainment, a silent auction and even a luxury Lexus vehicle raffle. All Benefits:

Event Info:

2016 proceeds will go to support restoration of Audubon Zoo’s Tropical Bird House.

Tickets: $175+/ticket Location: Audubon Zoo – 6500 Magazine St. Contact: 861-6160

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21st annual Women of Substance Luncheon Bridge House/Grace House This formal fundraising event is designed to honor local female role models for women in substance abuse treatment programs, which features three primary honorees that will receive the Volunteer Recognition Award.

The luncheon will feature a large silent auction, a raffle, entertainment and a delicious meal.

Tickets: $100/seat; $1,000/table Location: Audubon Tea Room – 6500 Magazine St. Contact: 821-7134 Benefits:

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Bowl-a-Palooza Boys Town Louisiana In honor of National Foster Care Month, Boys Town Louisiana will a host a night filled with bowling, music, food and an art auction. This fundraiser will help Boys Town Louisiana to continue its goal of saving children and healing families in Louisiana.

Tickets: $25/ticket Location: Rock ‘N’ Bowl – 3000 S. Carrollton Ave. Contact: 293-7900 Benefits:

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Business Hall of Fame Benefits: Junior Achievement of Greater New Orleans Event Info: The “Business Hall of Fame” honors local businessmen

and women who embrace the spirit of entrepreneurship in our community. Those honored must provide an excellent role model for others through high moral and ethical principles. This event benefits the Junior Achievement of Greater New Orleans, whose core purpose is to inspire and prepare young people to participate fully in our economy.

Tickets: $350/ticket; $5000/table of 10 Location: The Roosevelt Hotel – 130 Roosevelt Way Contact: 569-8658

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Fifth annual Literary Luncheon “Authors in Kind” The Alzheimer’s Association Event Info: Bibliophiles will gather for an afternoon of meet-andgreets, book signings and career discussions hosted by author and radio host Tom Fitzmorris.

The luncheon will serve to help The Alzheimer’s Association to continue with its mission to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through advancement of research.

Tickets: $150 and $200/ticket; $1,500/table of 10 Location: The Cannery – 3803 Toulouse St. Contact: 613-6505 Benefits:

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Art & Soul: Home is Where the ART is Benefits: The New Orleans Center for Creative Arts Institute Event Info: This annual gala will feature fabulous performances

by NOCCA alumni including Roxie le Rouge, Sweet Crude and Big Sam’s Funky Nation.

Some of New Orleans’ favorite restaurants will provide the food, the gala will feature an art-filled

silent auction and there’s even a “Twilighter Ticket” for late-night revelers. The NOCCA Institute’s mission is to invest in young artists in order to build educational, economic and cultural vitality.

Tickets: $75-$250 Location: Press Street Station – 5 Press St. Contact: 940-2851

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Rhythm & Soul Benefits: Jewish Family Services of Greater New Orleans Event Info: An elegant seated dinner and program at the Audubon Tea Room for a festive evening celebrating former JFS Executive Director Julanne Isaacson. Jewish Family Service is a social service agency that serves people of all faiths in the Greater New Orleans area.

Tickets: $125 and up Location: Audubon Tea Room – 6500 Magazine St. Contact: 831-8475

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Annual Guardian Angel Award Gala Project Lazarus An elegant cocktail hour, dinner, auction and program held at Messina’s at the Terminal at the Lakefront Airport. This formal event will recognize two of Project Lazarus’ most esteemed volunteers and supporters, David Cortez and Anne Milling. Project Lazarus helps empower people living with HIV/AIDS by offering important support services.

Tickets: $150/ticket Location: Messina’s at the Terminal – 6001 Stars and Stripes Blvd.

Contact: 949-3609, extension 505 Benefits:

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NOWFE One of the premiere culinary events in the country, attracting over 10,000 gourmands and connoisseurs as well as art and music lovers alike. NOWFE is a nonprofit with 100 percent of proceeds going to local causes that support culinary education.

Tickets: $75+/ticket or event Location: Multiple locations across the city Contact: 934-1474

Benefits: Shir Chadash Conservative Congregation Event Info: To honor Rabbi Linden, this event will feature live music, food and shared memories to help congratulate the rabbi for accepting the position as lead rabbinical role in a camp in Berkshire.

Tickets: $54, $125, $250 & $500/ ticket Location: Shir Chadash – 3737 West Esplanade Ave., Metairie Contact: 889-1144

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Benefits: Ogden Museum of Southern Art Event Info: The Ogden’s spring fundraiser, featuring music from the city’s top DJ’s, food trucks, specialty cocktails, a silent auction and a dance party. The Ogden Museum of Southern Art holds the largest and most comprehensive collection of Southern art in the world.

Tickets: $75-$250/ticket Location: Ogden Museum of Southern Art – 925 Camp St. Contact: 539-9600

New Orleans Wine & Food Experience Benefits:

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15th anniversary Gala Benefits: Innocence Project New Orleans Event Info: A night to celebrate freedom and gather for justice, the gala will include a cocktail party, catered buffet dinner, open bar, silent auction and much more. The Innocence Project represents innocent, lifesentenced prisoners in Louisiana and Mississippi with no cost to them or their loved ones. So far they have freed or exonerated 27 prisoners who had served 558 years in Louisiana and Mississippi prisoners among them.

Tickets: $150/ticket; $1,750/table of 10 Location: The Cannery – 3803 Toulouse St. Contact: 943-1902

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Heart & Soul Gala American Heart Association Event Info: This event will help raise funds to help create education outreach programs to benefit the New Orleans community. The American Heart Association, the oldest and largest voluntary health organization in the nation, works to fight cardiovascular diseases and defects, the No. 1 killer in Louisiana.

Tickets: $250/ticket Location: Generations Hall/ The Metropolitan – 310 Andrew Higgins Drive Contact: 830-2300 Benefits:

Shir Chadash in the Berkshires

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Sapphire Gala Benefits: The Foundation at East Jefferson General Hospital Event Info: A 45th anniversary gala to celebrate EJGH's accomplishments, caregivers and its commitment to the community.

Tickets: $200/ticket Location: National World War II Museum's Freedom Pavilion: the Boeing Center – 945 Magazine St. Contact: SapphireGala.brownpapertickets.com

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A Blind Taste WRBH Radio for the blind Event Info: For this five-course dinner and wine pairing guests will be blindfolded during dinner, in hope that the diners will gain awareness of some of the challenges that the station's listeners experience on a daily basis. WRBH is the United States' only reading radio service to operate on the FM dial.

Tickets: $200/ticket; $1,000/table of 4; Benefits:

$3,000/table of 8; $5,000/table of 10 Location: La Petite Grocery – 4238 Magazine St. Contact: 899-1144

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New Orleans Father of the Year Awards Benefits: American Diabetes Association Event Info: This event honors fathers who have demonstrated the ability to balance their personal lives, to serve as a role mode for their children and to help make a positive difference in their community.

This event will help the American Diabetes Association to follow its mission of preventing and curing diabetes to improve the lives of those affected.

Tickets: $250/ticket; $2,500+/ table Location: Hyatt Regency – 601 Loyola Ave. Contact: 889-0278, extension 6072

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Spotlight on Success March of Dimes “Spotlight on Success” pays tribute to a select group of outstanding professionals in the Greater New Orleans area. The night will hold a silent auction with Honoree Auction Packages, and all funds will go to support the March of Dimes. March of Dimes’ main focus is researching and finding cures for causes of deaths among infants, including prematurity and birth defects.

Tickets: $75/ticket; $125/Patron Party Location: Mardi Gras World – 1380 Port of New Orleans Place Contact: 264-9290 Benefits:

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Opening Night Party Benefits: New Orleans Shakespeare Festival at Tulane University Event Info: The “Opening Night Party” will benefit the Shakespeare Festival at Tulane to inform people about the upcoming festival season and its educational components.

Tickets: $50/ticket Location: Lupin Theater – 16 Newcomb Blvd.

Contact: 865-5106

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26th annual Le Gala de la Bonne Vie Benefits: National Kidney Foundation of Louisiana Event Info: The gala will honor five individuals who have made a difference to for those with kidney disease or who have had an organ transplant. The National Kidney Foundation is a statewide nonprofit dedicated to preventing urinary system diseases, improving the lives of those affected by the diseases and increasing availability of all organs for transplantation.

Tickets: $125/ticket Location: New Orleans Downtown Marriott at the Convention Center – 859 Convention Center Blvd.

Contact: 861-4500

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Don't Forget to Feed Mama Benefits: New Orleans Council on Aging's "Meals on Wheels" Event Info: This event will include three live bands, good food, an open bar, an auction and a raffle to benefit those who provide service to feed the elderly who are in need.

Tickets: $100/ticket Location: City Park's Arbor Room – 12 Magnolia Drive Contact: 821-4121

July 9

Mr. Legs XVI Benefits: Bridge

House/Grace

House Event Info: This

fun event features male contestants who don costumes and perform on stage to solicit funds from the crowd; whoever raises the most is crowned “Mr. Legs.” Bridge House/Grace House provides long-term, gender-specific treatment to people in the community who have become dependent on drugs or alcohol.

Tickets: $40/ticket ahead of time; $45/ticket at door; $75/VIP Location: Generations Hall/ The Metropolitan – 310 Andrew Higgins Drive Contact: 821-7134

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Tango Celebration Casa Argentina This evening celebrating the 200th anniversary of the Independence of Argentina will include a dinner, dance and show. Three couples of dancers will perform under the artistic direction or Miriam Larici, one of the most acclaimed Argentine tango dancers in the world. A Patron Party will precede the dinner and local musicians will perform Latin music throughout the evening. Casa Argentina is a nonprofit organization founded in 1982 with the mission of preserving Argentinean culture as well as developing educational and philanthropic activities.

Tickets: $95/ticket Location: J.W. Marriott – 614 Canal St. Contact: 377-1162 Benefits:

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Summer Cure Chefs Wine Dinner Benefits:

Susan G. Komen New

Orleans This event will honor five chefs who’ll prepare a delicious course paired with Wine Importers Extraordinaire.

Events like this help Komen New Orleans continue its mission to save lives and end breast cancer forever by empowering people, ensuring quality care and energizing science to find the cure.

Tickets: $275/ticket; $3,000+/ sponsor tables Location: Windsor Court Hotel – 300 Gravier St. Contact: 455-7310 Event Info:

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Tales Restaurant Week Tales of the Cocktail New Orleans’ best restaurants will offer patrons special fixed menu prices all week long.

Tickets: N/A Location: Participating restaurants Contact: 948-0511 Benefits:

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Tales of the Cocktail 2016 Benefits: Tales

of the Cocktail The world’s premier cocktail festival, featuring a week of seminars, tastings, networking and much more. With 200+ events developed specifically Event Info:

for spirits professionals, Tales of the Cocktail is the premiere meeting place for the industry’s top minds, with chances to exchange ideas, products and techniques.

Tickets: Varies based on event Location: Multiple locations Contact: 948-0511

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Dancing for the Cure Benefits: Cancer

Crusaders A supper dance featuring The Wise Guys, cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, an elegant buffet dinner and a decadent dessert.

Tickets: $75/ticket Location: Chateau Golf & Country Club –3600 Chateau Blvd., Kenner Contact: 858-1110 Event Info.:

August 4-7

New Orleans Antiques Forum Benefits: The Historic New Orleans Collection Event Info: Experts and enthusiasts alike will gather for a four-day forum to discuss and explore decorative arts.

Dedicated to preserving the history and culture of New Orleans and the Gulf Coast region, the event will benefit The Historic New Orleans Collection.

Tickets: $100-200/ticket Location: THNOC’s Williams Research Center – 210 Charters St. Contact: 523-4662

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Next Generation Fundraising Banquet Benefits: Next

Generation Guests will enjoy a live band, silence auction, fabulous dinner, as well as student success stories and an award presentation. Next Generation serves 47 schools in the Gulf South, and their mission is to build long-term mentoring relationships between Junior and Senior High School students and community leaders.

Tickets: Free event, sponsorships available Location: Sheraton Hotel – 500 Canal St. Contact: 885-0980 n Event Info:

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health & beauty

summer skincare Nine local experts help – from head to toe

Spend a summer in the South and you’re bound to see a lot of skin. Not only that, you’re likely to be exposing much of your own. Skin exposure always calls for protection and often calls for treatment as well, treatment that can repair damage and restore tone, especially as we age. There are a variety of ways to improve the health and look of your skin – from merely moisturizing and exfoliating to removing fat deposits and spider veins – and skincare experts can help you decide what’s right for your body. Nine local dermatologists, aestheticians and other professionals weigh in on some of summer’s most popular skincare treatments. by kelcy wilburn & photos by cheryl gerber

Medical Treatments, Products, and Procedures Doctors’ offices aren’t always for treating illness, and increasingly dermatologists and plastic surgeons are helping people restore sunand age-damaged skin through a variety of non-invasive or minimally invasive treatments and procedures.

At Jansen Plastic Surgery, Drs. David Jansen, Ruth Owens and Ravi Tandon, along with Aesthetician Laura Shouest, provide a number of services from non-invasive rejuvenation and fillers to tummy tucks and lifts.

According to Jansen, microneedling has become a popular treatment for people whose skin has lost its luster and for whom peels require too much downtime. Microneedling injects growth factors and/or fillers into microscopic holes in the skin, and though the treatment has been around for years, a new handheld device makes the process smoother and quicker.

“There is improvement in skin texture and firmness, as well

as reduction in scars and pore size. Depending on the issue or concern, the patient would need a series of three treatments spaced one month apart,” says Shouest.

“It’s a great way to rejuvenate and add luster to the skin, and what we like about it is it’s less than a day of down time – you can be working out again the next day,” says Dr. David Jansen.

At The Coleman Center for Cosmetic Dermatologic Surgery, Dr. William P. Coleman III and his son Dr. Patrick Coleman offer scientific solutions for cosmetic improvement through a variety of treatments and have pioneered many techniques here in New Orleans.

Excess body fat is a typical concern during summer months, and according to Dr. William Coleman small, localized areas of body fat in people in good shape can be treated non-invasively with UltraShape or CoolSculpting. However, larger or multiple areas may respond best to Local Anesthesia Liposuction.

Microneedling is "a great way to rejuvenate and add luster to the skin, and what we like about it is it’s less than a day of down time."

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“Liposuction is the gold standard and gives far better results than the non-invasive techniques. No general anesthesia or hospital is needed,” says Coleman. “Our patients are driving and doing mild exercise within 24 hours,” he says. In addition to body fat, loose skin is another concern. To tighten skin, Dr. Coleman uses Ulthera and other skin tightening devices, often in conjunction with volumizing injectables.

“Kybella, for which we did some of the FDA research, can be used to dissolve fat under the chin and is often a perfect complement to skin tightening devices,” he says.

At Khoobehi & Associates, most summer patients are seeking removal of two main things: fat and hair. The practice recommends CoolSculpting for fat removal and Laser Hair Removal to smooth the skin.

“CoolSculpting is a nonsurgical fat reduction procedure done in the office with no downtime,” says Dr. Kamran Khoobehi, who adds that popular areas of the body to treat are abdomen, waist and inner thighs.

CoolSculpting works by freezing and eliminating fat cells, improving the body’s contour. As for hair removal, “Laser Hair Removal offers a permanent reduction of hair so shaving and waxing become unnecessary,” he says.

In addition to its variety of services – fat and hair removal, lasers, microdermabrasion, fillers, etc. – Khoobehi & Associates also offer a number of products. New to the practice is SkinMedica’s HA5 Rejuvenating Hydrator, which is intended for immediate smoothing and to support the skin’s natural ability to replenish its hyaluronic acid (HA).

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and synthetic acids as well as other ingredients, chemical peels can help even skin tone and reduce fine lines and wrinkles.

“Since people are outdoors during summer, we like to recommend a light chemical peel,” says Nicki Miler, Skincare Specialist at Audubon Dermatology.

Since stronger peels require a bit more down time (usually due to post-treatment flaky, dry skin), they’re usually more popular later

in the year. According to Miler, light peels require little-to-no downtime, and for oilier skin, she recommends a beta peel, which can be done any time.

In addition to peels, Miler is a big fan of AMP Glow Peel Pads, a new anti-aging product sold only by physicians and intended for use twice a week. A six-acid blend works in combination with vitamin B3, aloe vera and green tea. A true anti-aging treatment,

the product works for both correction and damage-prevention and gives its user a nice glow.

Dr. Erin Boh, Chairman and Professor of Dermatology at Tulane University, also recommends chemical peels for damage removal.

“There are several freshener-type chemical peels which help exfoliate and give a nice glow to skin, which includes alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) peels. These help remove superficial sun damage caused by excessive

“Since people are outdoors during summer, we like to recommend a light chemical peel."

Nicki Miler, Skincare Specialist at Audubon Dermatology

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"Liposuction is the gold standard and gives far better results than the non-invasive techniques. No general anesthesia or hospital is needed.”

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sun exposure,” says Boh. According to Boh, some deeper peels can also be helpful, but patients should be careful about sun exposure.

Prevention is a major concern of Dr. Boh, who emphasizes that the single most important topical for summertime is sunscreen, and daily application is best.

“It’s important to remember that none last forever and none are waterproof. So this means that one must reapply often, like every couple of hours, for most

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efficacy,” says Boh. Additionally, skin can dry out in summer, and keeping it hydrated with agents such as hyaluronic acid and other humectants can help.

“For overall skin care, topical retinoids or other antioxidants along with sunscreens are simple and effective. Once on this regimen, then additive procedures such as peeling or resurfacing will be beneficial to give younger appearance,” says Boh. Different from a chemical peel, SilkPeel is another alternative for freshening the skin and giving it a youthful glow.

“SilkPeel uses dermal infusion technology to exfoliate and hydrate the skin at the same time with antioxidants and even skin lighteners,” says Dr. Kyle Coleman of Etre Cosmetic Dermatology and Laser Center.

SilkPeel technology uses real diamonds in its patented design and simultaneously exfoliates, treats, cleans and hydrates the skin.

“With no downtime, patients can resume summer activities without issue,” says Coleman.

Lasers are also a favorite “one and done” treatment used at Etre. One option is the Fraxel laser, which helps remove splotchy brown spots.

“Alternatively, we can use an intense pulsed light laser for broken blood vessels, brown spots, and ruddiness, or a CO2 laser for wrinkles,” says Dr. Lisa Donofrio of Etre. “These three lasers on a very mild setting as well as light chemical peels work well as a maintenance treatment,” she says.

Drs. Coleman and Donofrio are board-certified, Tulanetrained dermatologists who joined forces at Etre to provide the latest in minimally and non-invasive procedures.

Non-Medical Skincare Services and Products Local Aesthetician and makeup artist Alexandra Mainieri has worked in both the cosmetic and medical fields since 2009.

She combines her knowledge and experience from both fields to create a customized, spa-like experience for clients at her beauty studio. With a full menu of facial services, Mainieri incorporates a variety of techniques based on client needs, from dermaplaning and vitamin-focused hydrating to a resurfacing peel.

For Mainieri, the most requested service during summer months is typically a custom facial with dermaplaning.

“Even though humidity can be a great anti-aging benefit for the skin, the summer can also affect how we feel about our skin,” says Mainieri. “Since it can leave us with clogged pores, most of my clients like to have a little bit of a pick-me-up with a deep cleansing facial and the harmless and painless exfoliation of the skin better known as dermaplaning.”

While most anti-aging treatments focus on the face, another area of skin more often exposed in summer is that of the feet. Smooth skin on the feet can ensure flip-flop and sandal confidence. Shine Spa + Specialties, located in Mid-City, offers a couple of services explicitly for feet. “‘Festin’ Feet’ combines our 60-minute Shine Pedicure – which includes a top quality Himalayan salt foot bath – with Shine’s custom scrubs and essential oil blends to exfoliate the skin and soften the feet,” says Chance Brignac, Director of Spas. Shine Spa + Specialties also offers a Happy Feet service for restless legs and tired feet.

According to Brignac, this 30-minute foot soak and foot rub uses Calendula + Rosemary infused bath crystals to cleanse, deodorize and soften skin.

Additionally, a rich, moisturizing foot repair butter is applied to help prevent cracks and calluses.

In addition to Shine Private Label products such as shea butter, scrubs and foot lotions, the spa also carries foot files, moisture

socks and gloves, as well as the top-selling “Baby Foot” peel that uses fruit acids to remove dead skin within a week.

Another company enthusiastic about natural ingredients, CoCoNola Skincare is a locally made, chemical-free line of products described as “health food for the skin,” by Owner Tiffiny Wallace. After exploring the body’s ability to heal through absorption and in an attempt to fight what she calls an “epidemic of autoimmune diseases,” Wallace began researching natural ingredients and recipes for homemade balms, scrubs and sprays. Her research has turned into a fully fledged local business constantly working to meet demand in today’s all-natural and organic-thirsty markets.

“Everything is still handmade in my kitchen Uptown and using only things we find in the kitchen. My holy trinity – what I consider the perfect base for anything – is coconut oil, shea butter and beeswax – three completely magical products,” says Wallace. Rosewater is another of Wallace’s favorite ingredients due to its ability to clean, tone and moisturize skin all in one step.

One of the most popular CoCoNola Skincare products is the Amazing Body Butter, a mixture of Wallace’s trinity of ingredients plus coconut, avocado, and jojoba oils along with essential oils, lavender, rosemary, ylang ylang, sandalwood, orange and lemon. With ingredients that easy to pronounce, one has to admit the “health food” approach to skincare sounds both palatable and scrumptious. n

Jansen Plastic Surgery 3900 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Suite 200, Metairie, 455-1000, JansenPlasticSurgery.com | The Coleman Center for Cosmetic Dermatologic Surgery 4425 Conlin St., Metairie, 455-3180, LiposuctionNewOrleans.com | Khoobehi & Associates 3901 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie; 4500 Magazine St., Suite 1, 779-5538; Khoobehi.com | Audubon Dermatology 3525 Prytania St., Suite 501, 895-3376, AudubonDermatology.com | Dr. Erin Boh – Tulane Dermatology 1415 Tulane Ave., 5th Floor, 988-5114, TulaneDermatology.com | Etre Cosmetic Dermatology & Laser Center 1224 St. Charles Ave., 227-3873, EtreCosmeticDerm.com | Alexandra Mainieri, LLC (225) 773-3812, AlexandraMainieri.com | Shine Spa + Specialties 421 N. Carrollton Ave., Suite 4, 486-0999, ShineDaySpa.com | CoCoNola Skincare Facebook.com/CoCoNolaSkincare, Etsy: CocoNolaSkincareShop, Contact: CoCoNolaSkincare@gmail.com

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Dorothy “Dot” Rosen to Dr. Jacob “Jack” Weisler

By Bev Church

After graduating from Newcomb as a theatre major, Dorothy “Dot” Rosen was asked to work at Air Weather Service as a meteorologist. A year later, she went back to Newcomb to persue her masters in Social Work when she met the dashing young doctor, Jacob “Jack” Weisler on a double date!

They were dating lots of other people at the time, but Jack decided Dot was the one for him and they dated exclusively after that!

Because Jack was a busy intern at Charity Hospital from LSU, they barely had time to date, so Dot would meet him at Big Charity and bring a picnic dinner. Other times, Jack would buy $1 tickets to the opera so they could be together.

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The wedding was planned for right after Jack’s graduation from LSU but had to be changed because they were in a terrible automobile accident on the way to graduation. After everyone was “on the mend,” the only date they settled on was October 31, Halloween, 1954, a date that Jack could get away from the hospital.

The wedding and reception were at Lakewood Country Club and it was beautiful.

The flowers were created by Scheinik’s Florist, and Dot wanted to carry two lovebirds in a cage as her bouquet. The florist talked her out of it, and instead she carried a bouquet that featured butterfly orchids.

Flowers were everywhere, and she even

had them on top of her cake – something new at the time. The three-tiered cake was from Swiss Bakery and her dress was from Kreeger’s. Dot said that the dress was only $150 at the time and even came with a bridal consultant for free.

After an incredible wedding, Dot and Jack flew to Miami and then off to Bermuda for their honeymoon. They came back to New Orleans. After Jack became certified in Psychiatry, he opened River Oaks Hospital. He then went back to become a psychoanalyst.

Dot and Jack had been married for 55 years and had had a wonderful marriage when Jack passed away in April, six years ago. n

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Rafferty – Johnson

By Mallory Lindsly

Elizabeth Rainold “Raine” Rafferty

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After the ceremony, guests were invited to continue the celebration at The New Orleans Country Club under the giant oak tree where they were greeted by the band Julio & Ceasar. Guests enjoyed spicy margaritas, oysters shucked by OystersXO and other passed hors d’oeuvres. In the ballroom a St. James Cheese Company specialist served guests.

Instead of the traditional wedding and groom’s cakes, Raine had a funfetti cake from Momofuku bakery in New York City and surprised Ballard with an ice luge serving Margaritas shaped like the sign of “The Cub” – a sweet remembrance of their first date.

Atlanta Allstars performed for guests. Raine left the reception wearing a custom Blaze Milano cream jacket with “GAME OVER” embroidered on the collar.

After the wedding, Raine and Ballard honeymooned for a week at Jade Mountain, a resort in St. Lucia. After celebrating, they returned to their home in Houston, where Raine is a pediatric resident at Baylor/Texas Children’s Hospital and Ballard works at Halliburton and is finishing his Professional MBA at Rice University. n Coordinators: Anna Schaefer and Glenny Beahm of An.gle Event Planning Wedding Gown: Suzanne Perron St. Paul Bridesmaids’ Dresses: Monique Lhuiller, Bella Bridesmaids Groom’s and Groomsmen Attire: Black-tie, Perlis Brides wedding band: Pied Nu Groom’s wedding band: Wellington & Company Photographer: Paul Morse Photography Hair and Makeup: Miranda St. Pierre, Saint Pierre Salon Invitation: The Printery Oyster Bay Florals: Gretch and Karl Becnel, Mitch’s Flowers Cake Designer: Patti Constantin Cake: Momofuku Milk Bar, New York City

ABOVE: Raine and Ballard. The bottom part of Raine's dress was removed after the ceremony for dancing. facing page, TOP RIGHT: Raine and Ballard pictured with their parents. Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Jan Johnson and Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Palmer Rafferty BOTTOM: The wedding party pictured under the oak trees at the

New Orleans Country Club: Man of Honor Trevor Johnson; Groomsmen Spencer Johnson, Jordan Johnson, Will Haynie, John Allen Thomas, Connor Long, Palmer Rafferty, David Arnone, Leonard Raymond, Slade Walker and Randolph Smith; Matron of Honor Lucye Rafferty Provera; Maids of Honor Mamie Cowles and Courtney Masters; Bridesmaids Barkley Rafferty, Rachel Doherty, Mallory Robinson, Jessie Bland, Tracy Blackerby, Caroline Cain Rafferty, Ellie Schwing and Leighton Goldsmith; Ushers Scott Weston, Hart Grozinger, Alston Walker, Kemerton Hargrove, Thomas Gaiennie and David Yancy; and Readers Samantha McAshan, Emily Doctor and Lily Cowles

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and Matthew Ballard Johnson were introduced at a dinner party hosted by a mutual friend during Raine’s first year in medical school. After the initial dinner party, the two made plans for Cinco de Mayo at The Cub, a local bar in Shreveport similar to Fat Harry’s.

After their first date the two were inseparable. Ballard started making plans for a romantic proposal, and on New Year’s Eve 2014 Ballard and Raine went to dinner at L’Agapé in Paris, France. During dinner, Ballard proposed to Raine and the two rang in the 2015 New Year with friends and family at La Vue, a rooftop bar with a gorgeous view of the Eiffel Tower.

In true New Orleans style, the Johnson family hosted the February 19 dinner at Arnaud’s followed by a second-line lead by the Mardi Gras Indians and a jazz band to the Carousel Bar to celebrate the February 20, 2016 wedding.

The evening ceremony was at Trinity Episcopal Church, where Albinas Prizgintas was the organist and The Reverend Henry Lee Hudson officiated the ceremony.

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Richard Pavlick YLC Kicks, Project Leader

By Lindsay Mack

For about four years, the Young Leadership Council (YLC) has hosted the YLC Kicks program, which strives to provide all New Orleans children with the opportunity to play soccer. Run in partnership with the New Orleans Recreation Development Commission (NORDC), the program is a great way to get more kids involved in sports and a healthy lifestyle. And as project leader, Richard Pavlick explains,YLC Kicks’ benefits go far beyond playing a good game.

Why Soccer?

“I think it’s sports in general,” says Pavlick. “Soccer is just one vehicle.” He explains that youth sports can be an incredibly powerful tool to drive social change. Children learn firsthand skills such as winning, losing, sportsmanship and conflict resolution. These important skills can transfer over to other areas of life, and the soccer games give children a safe environment to learn these values.

Thinking Beyond the Pitch

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the role of youth sports and utilize them as a vehicle to benefit children’s health, social growth and cognitive abilities.

Bringing Soccer to NOLA

Although New Orleans is a football and basketball town, soccer’s popularity has been growing. While the early stages of YLC Kicks were focused on growing the game of soccer and introducing it, interest in their program has increased tremendously. In fact, at a recent event at Joe W. Brown Memorial Park, about 90 kids showed up ready to learn more about soccer. n

Get Involved YLC Kicks is a volunteer-run organization. It fundraises to buy equipment and get coaches so that any kid who wants to play soccer can do so for free. At this time the program’s limiting factor is its need for more volunteer coaches. These volunteers, who are typically young professionals, don’t need any prior coaching or soccer experience, and volunteer training is provided. For more information and to volunteer, visit YLCNola.org/display/ ylc-kicks, email kicks@YLCNola.org or find them at Facebook.com/YLCKicks.

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But YLC Kicks also differs from traditional sports programs in many key ways.

“We really view this as a sports-based youth development program,” Pavlick says.

By viewing sports differently,YLC Kicks is committed to making sure soccer is fun, accessible and friendly for female players.

Furthermore, even game night at YLC Kicks looks different from most programs. They focus on small-sided games (such as four on four), so every kid is playing all the time.

Overall, the program teaches kids the game and the values that go along with it. Thanks to their dedication, YLC Kicks was recently recognized by the Aspen Institute’s Project Play initiative, which encourages communities to reexamine

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Tyler Wendell Billew Brother Martin High School

By Mallory Lindsly

“You want to see family

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members and friends in the community live in a safe environment and be able to make improvements that would be beneficial to future generations,” says Tyler Wendell Billew, a senior at Brother Martin High School.

At Brother Martin, Billew is involved with the National Honor Society. He is also involved with the Chevron Future Leaders, Teen Council and the Executive Teen Council Board – all three organizations group back together with each other but have different classification names. Being a part of the Executive Council, Billew meets with 11 of his peers to plan and discuss future events.

The most recent event was the Kickback meeting in March, which allowed teens to have a fun and safe environment to hang out with each other.

“The Executive Teen Council Board feels that the New Orleans community doesn’t hold a strong representation for teens. The usual perception of children is negative, when in fact there are numerous bright minds and ideas that just don’t have the right outlet

to express them,” says Billew.

“Our program strives to gather teens to express their beliefs and concerns within the community as well as outside of New Orleans and Louisiana.”

Billew says that many people have influenced his activism, but it was his cousin Dionne Lewis who got him involved with Teen Council. Billew’s older cousin and brother, Christopher Billew and Ryan Billew, really believe in the change Billew could make. His relatives always had high hopes for him and would remind him that he was going to be successful and achieve greatness.

“My family told me that helping others is a great way to start and giving back to the community is a key element in success,” says Billew. “I’ve always stopped to listen to my family’s advice and listened into their conversations about the community and how change must come to city of New Orleans and the youth in order for us to prosper and escape the senseless murders and crimes.”

Next year Billew will be attending Louisiana State University to study engineering.

After completing his undergraduate studies, he wants to start his career in engineering but will go back to school to receive his pharmacy degree. He would also love to gain a job with the NORDC community to continue helping the voices of the unheard teens of New Orleans. n

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Cindy St. Romain Owner, St. Romain Interiors

By Mirella Cameran

How did you start St. Romain Interiors?

After years of not being able to find the pieces I needed to fulfill my design projects, I was ready to start my own business. I go to Europe and procure my own unique pieces that work in my specific client homes.

How would you describe what St. Romain offers?

We have exquisite European antiques, lighting, upholstered furniture, linens and art.

Our key point of difference is that all our items are keenly priced. We want these beautiful things to be affordable and for clients to use them in their homes.

How competitive are your prices?

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It’s a big part of our business, but the design side is equally important.

What’s a popular design style right now?

Our clients love our ability to layer colors, periods and styles. They often request contrasting antique pieces with something contemporary. All of our items are one of a kind, and that’s also true of our designs.

What are you excited about right now?

I am happy with the growth of my design business. We have a lot of new projects from new construction homes, renovations and interior design. n St. Romain Interiors 209 St. John St. Madisonville (985) 845-7411 StRomainInteriors.com

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Very! We are located on the Northshore, we own our own building and we’re able to provide our inventory at the best possible prices. We have something for everyone, from small gifts to statement pieces.

So you’re primarily a European-focused antiques business?

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Penny Francis Owner, Eclectic Home

By Mirella Cameran

How did you start Eclectic Home?

Tell us about some of your favorite projects?

In 2000, after designing and having a difficult time finding unique and diverse products for my clients, I realized it was time for me to open my own store.

Blue Plate Artist Lofts was one of my favorite projects because we used custom made pieces inspired by the building’s architecture.

What makes your offering unique?

What are clients asking for right now?

I am obsessed with design and I love to mix periods and styles in a way that looks highly evolved and collected. I offer classic design elements with an updated modern twist.

Clients are asking for a mix of styles, and more tailored and less complicated spaces.

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What differentiates you?

When clients engage us, they’re gaining our expertise, experience and ability to access trade resources. We listen to our clients and create an environment that reflects who they are and how they live. We can work with any style from French Country, Mid-Century to contemporary environments.

We hear your daughter is joining the business?

I can’t tell you how happy I am that she decided to move back to New Orleans after graduating from SCAD (Savannah College of Art and Design). She has amazing talent. n Eclectic Home 8211 Oak St. 866-6654 EclecticHome.net

What are you working on?

Condo projects, Creole cottage renovation, new home construction and a bank lobby and offices.

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9. Meg Williams and Rick Haase pose at WYES’ “Northshore Celebrates Downton Abbey” event, which included jazz music, a silent auction package and costumes galore. 10. Pierre and Susan Villere, Scott and Kathy Gutterman, and Lori and Rick Murphy attend the WYES event “Northshore Celebrates Downton Abbey.” Proceeds from this event support WYES’ mission of providing educational and entertaining programming. 11. Diana and Steve Worthy, CEO of the Fore!Kids Foundation with 2014 Zurich Classic Tournament Chairman Doug and Monica Wertz. They are pictured at the Fore!Kids’ “2015 Golf Ball,” which featured exciting auction items like Mike Tyson autographed boxing shorts and a football signed by Drew Brees. 12. Mike Garin, 2016 Zurich Classic Tournament Chairman, and wife Mary Lynn smile at the “Golf Ball,” with entertainment by the Bucktown All Stars. Proceeds go the Fore!Kids Foundation, which raises money for children’s services through golf events.

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This on trend retail store is a fashion resource for many ages to build a complete wardrobe for all occasions. Traveling trunk shows elevate the client experience from season to season. Join them at their Riverbend Dante Street location on Friday May 13th and Saturday May 14th for the Marisa Baratelli special occasion trunk show and on Friday May 20th and Saturday May 21st for the Lafayette 148 New York pre-fall trunk show.

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4-22 Don Quixote

The NOLA Project mounts ensemble member Pete McElligott’s new adaptation of Don Quixote that has Quixote instructing the audience on how life should be lived. The NOLA Project, NOMA’s Besthoff Sculpture Garden, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, NolaProject.com 5 Fidelity’s Concerts in the Park: Swing in the Park

The casual outdoor concert features a varied program with a lot of familiar favorites.

Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, Lafreniere Park, 3000 Downs Blvd., Metairie, 523-6530, LPOMusic.com 6-22 How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying

Gary Rucker directs the musical about an ambitious man who rises from window washer to chairman of the board of a big company.

Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts, 325 Minor St., Kenner. 461-9475, RivertownTheaters.com 7 Che Malambo

The Argentinian company celebrates the unique South American cowboy traditions of the gaucho with percussive dance and music. New Orleans Ballet Association, Mahalia Jackson Theater, 1419 Basin St., 522-0996, NOBAdance.com 12 Beethoven’s Fifth

The concert features eight of the LPO’s finest musicians, culminating in a performance of Beethoven’s seminal work.

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Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, Orpheum Theater, 129 Roosevelt Way, 523-6530, LPOMusic.com 14 The Music of ABBA

Arrival from Sweden, “the world’s most popular ABBA tribute band,” joins the LPO for a night of hits from the 1970s-’80s pop group.

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The two-act ballet is choreographed to Felix Mendelssohn’s music to Shakespeare’s play of the same name. Jefferson Performing Arts Center, 6400 Airline Drive, Metairie, 885-2000, JAPS.org 20 A Hero’s Life

LPO concludes the season with a concert exemplifying musical heroism: a piece composed by LPO Principal Bassist David Anderso, Edouardo Lalo’s “Symphonie espagnole,” and “Ein Heldenleben (A Hero’s Life),”

by Richard Strauss. Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, Orpheum Theater, 129 Roosevelt Way, 523-6530, LPOMusic.com May 25-June 9 Wicked

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5631 St. Charles Avenue..........SOLD...................$6,185,000 4717 St Charles Avenue...........SOLD...................$6,000,000 1004 Falcon Road.....................SOLD...................$5,600,000 3 Audubon Place ......................SOLD...................$5,250,000 16 Audubon Place ....................SOLD...................$4,500,000 295 Walnut Street .....................SOLD...................$3,990,000 8 La Salle Place .........................SOLD...................$3,650,000 849 E Scenic Dr, Pass Christian, MS ...................$3,200,000 4831 St. Charles Avenue..........SOLD...................$3,000,000 525 Madison Street ..................SOLD...................$2,800,000 1527 Sixth Street......................................................$2,650,000 8 Rosa Park................................SOLD....................$2,490,000 120 W Scenic Dr, Pass Christian, MS...................$2,489,000 1776 State Street .......................SOLD...................$2,300,000 3 Poydras Street #9E/F ..............SOLD...................$2,300,000 2503 St Charles Avenue .........................................$2,200,000 6257 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge......SOLD .......$2,200,000 906 S. New Hampshire Avenue.........SOLD .......$2,199,000 15370 LA HWY 10, St Francisville .....................$1,950,000 841 Barracks Street ..................SOLD...................$1,850,000 1427 Eighth Street ...................SOLD...................$1,850,000 7 Rosa Park................................SOLD...................$1,800,000 1518 First Street .......................SOLD...................$1,750,000 2600 Gay Lynn Drive .............................................$1,730,000 1328 Felicity Street ...................SOLD...................$1,700,000 1538 Fourth Street ...................SOLD...................$1,700,000 1415 Cadiz Street ....................SOLD...................$1,700,000 1800 Jefferson ...........................SOLD...................$1,700,000 1732-34 Palmer..........................SOLD...................$1,650,000 2708 Coliseum Street ...............SOLD...................$1,625,000 1233 Second Street...................SOLD...................$1,600,000 576 Audubon Street .................SOLD...................$1,595,000 6015 Prytania Street ...............................................$1,497,500 4613 St. Charles Avenue..........SOLD...................$1,495,000 2707 Coliseum Street ...............SOLD...................$1,490,000 2507 Prytania Street .................SOLD...................$1,490,000 6433 Paris Avenue ....................SOLD...................$1,450,000 1542 Calhoun Street ................SOLD...................$1,450,000 1641 State Street.......................SOLD...................$1,425,000 5726 St. Charles Avenue...........SOLD...................$1,400,000 1205 Philip Street ......................SOLD...................$1,399,000 3717 Rue Chardonnay, Metairie .............................$1,395,000 4917 St. Charles Avenue...........SOLD...................$1,370,000 1413 Philip Street .....................SOLD...................$1,370,000

447 Audubon Street ................ SOLD ..................$1,300,000 9 Blanc Place .............................SOLD...................$1,300,000 1578 Calhoun Street ................SOLD...................$1,300,000 1137 State Street ......................SOLD...................$1,295,000 6502 Woodsward Bluff, Long Beach, MS ..........$1,275,000 434 Lakeshore Parkway ...........SOLD...................$1,275,000 1207 State Street .......................SOLD...................$1,250,000 571 Audubon Street .................SOLD...................$1,220,000 1539 Soniat Street ....................SOLD...................$1,220,000 6554 Oakland Drive.................SOLD...................$1,200,000 441 Audubon Street .................SOLD...................$1,199,000 71607 Riverside Dr., Covington............................$1,190,000 2006 Jefferson Avenue.............SOLD...................$1,100,000 17 Chateau Palmer ...................SOLD...................$1,085,000 1701 Valence Street ..................SOLD...................$1,075,000 1919 State Street .......................SOLD...................$1,050,000 1221 First Street .......................SOLD...................$1,050,000 1221 Exposition Blvd ..............SOLD...................$1,045,000 3225 Prytania Street .................SOLD...................$1,000,000 1844 State Street .......................SOLD......................$995,000 1022 Webster Street .................SOLD......................$995,000 3447 Camp Street .....................SOLD......................$985,000 1510 Arabella Street ...................................................$975,000 45 Savannah Ridge Ln .............SOLD......................$950,000 1543 Henry Clay Avenue.............SOLD......................$950,000 1729 Jefferson Avenue.............SOLD......................$950,000 4525 Prytania Street .................SOLD......................$950,000 3937 Camp Street .....................SOLD......................$950,000 508 Walnut Street .....................SOLD......................$950,000 2331 Chestnut Street................SOLD......................$949,000 1922 State Street .......................SOLD......................$899,000 920 Poeyfarre St .......................SOLD......................$899,000 1205 Arabella Street .................SOLD......................$895,000 3200 St. Charles Avenue..........SOLD.......................$889,000 6047 Camp Street .....................SOLD......................$850,000 836 State Street .........................SOLD......................$849,000 5951 Tchoupitoulas..................SOLD......................$815,000 3325 Coliseum St......................SOLD......................$799,000 6131 Coliseum St......................SOLD......................$795,000 7328 Plum Street ......................SOLD......................$795,000 1443 Calhoun Street ................SOLD......................$789,000 2818 Laurel Street.....................SOLD.......................$775,000 630 Eleonore Street..................SOLD.......................$695,000 2836 Constance Street, Unit F .................................$349,000

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The Robb Mansion From home, to school, to school, to neighborhood

By Seale Paterson

Orleans in the 1830s and found great success in banking and business. In the mid-1850s, he purchased the entire Garden District block bounded by Washington Avenue and Camp, Sixth and Chestnut streets, and built a grand Italian villa-style mansion.

Family and financial difficulties forced Robb to sell the home.

Wealthy sugar plantation owner John Burnside bought the home for $55,000 in 1859 and made very few changes to it. He died in 1881, and in 1889 the mansion was bought by the fledgling Sophie Newcomb College.

Funded by Josephine Louise Newcomb in honor of her late daughter, Newcomb College was

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able to expand their college for women, which had outgrown its first home on Camp Street.

Classes began at the mansion in January 1891, and soon the college bought additional nearby buildings and the school expanded more. Eventually the Washington Avenue property could no longer contain Newcomb, and the school moved to Broadway Street in 1918, taking acorns from the oak trees on Washington to plant on their new campus.

The newly founded Baptist Bible Institute bought the property for an estimated $100,000 and opened for its first classes in October 1918. They also eventually outgrew the

property, and the school, now called the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, moved to Gentilly in 1954.

The Robb mansion, once such a desirable piece of property, proved hard to sell. Marketed as “excellent for a private school,” no buyers were found for the mansion and the dormitories, chapel and academic buildings with a $600,000 price tag. Instead, the buildings were razed, the grounds subdivided and an extension

of Conery Street was run from Chestnut to Camp streets.

The new neighborhood, built in the mid-1950s, featured homes with “modern conveniences” such as intercom systems and air-conditioning.

Some were constructed with materials from the demolished seminary buildings, and the granite steps from a building were left in position at 1230 Washington Ave. n

Designed by James Freret and built at a cost of about $70,000 in the mid1800s, the Robb mansion at 1220 Washington Ave. featured a gallery to house his extensive art collection. The interiors had painted frescos by the famous artist Dominique Canova, who also painted the frescoes in the old French Opera House. Another feature was the much talked-about “Mirror Room” with its black onyx mantelpiece, doors of hand-tooled Honduran mahogany and seven large, gold-leaf framed mirrors, arranged in a way to reflect each other and the ceiling frescoes in all directions.

I mage, c 1920s, appears courtesy of: The Charles L. Franck Studio Collection at T he His to ric New Orle an s Collecti on. Accession number 1979.325.2254

James Robb moved to New