St. Charles Avenue September 2012

september 2012

MAGAZINE

Ana Gershanik, co-chairs Sofia Pigna Bellini and Cristi Fowler Chauvin, co-founder Cristina Fowler with seated co-chairs Victoria White Baudier and Ashley Ryan Rayborn for the “2012 Azucar Ball.”

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Celebrate a masquerade this year with the New Orleans Hispanic Heritage Foundation. The “2012 Azucar Ball” is the premier black-tie event for the Hispanic community, and this year’s theme will be “Cigars Under the Stars” at “Noche de Carnaval” (Night at the Carnival). Join co-chair Sofia Pigna Bellini, co-founder Cristina Fowler and co-chairs Victoria White Baudier, Cristi Fowler Chauvin and Ashley Ryan Rayborn along with Ana Gershanik on Friday, November 16, at Blaine Kern’s Mardi Gras World. The evening starts at 7 p.m. with non-stop dancing and music. The gala will continue with cuisine from some of New Orleans’ finest restaurants, a silent auction and the presentation of the Galvez Cup – the highest recognition awarded by the NOHHF, presented to a person or entity that through unselfish effort has been of great assistance to the foundation and its work.

The NOHHF is a nonprofit organization, and the vast majority of the funds raised go toward providing scholarships to Hispanic students in our community who have demonstrated through their academic record the desire and willingness to excel; other efforts go toward cultivating and promoting the Hispanic heritage of the New Orleans region. Since its volunteers assume the work and expense of the NOHHF, virtually every penny that’s contributed goes to scholarships for these children and the foundation’s mission.

To become a sponsor and for more information call 636-0107 or visit nohhf.org. F Photographed by Jeffery Johnston.

Victoria White Baudier would like to thank Hemline; Cristi Fowler Chauvin would like to thank Patty Toledo from Paris Parker; Cristina J. Fowler would like to thank John Jay and Saks Fifth Avenue; Ana Gershanik would like to thank Rosario Cutala at Dillard’s; Ashley Ryan Rayborn and Sophia B. Bellini would like to thank Chatta Box, Remi Morgan at Salon 937, Angelique Shoe and Tisa’s Beauty Bar.

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26 features 22 Have a Little Heart

The American Heart Association raises funds for research and education.

24 Sweet Victory

The National World War II Museum’s “Victory Ball” and Otto Candies, LLC’s “How Sweet It Is!”

26 Soul in the Garden

NOCCA hosts a “Gateway Garden Party” celebrating “Art and Soul.”

28 Healthy Spotlight

Celebrating 26 years of putting the “Spotlight on Success.”

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30 Red Hot Jazz

Raising funds for the African American Heritage Program at the Preservation Resource Center.

32 A Swinging Time

The Museum of the American Cocktail celebrates World Cocktail Week.

34 Literary Libations

The Pirate’s Alley Faulkner Society holds “Juleps in June.”

36 The Greatest Gift of All

38 Donating for Development

The National Development Fund hosts their annual “House Party.”

40 Honoring Hospitality

The New Orleans Wine & Food Experience fêtes William Goldring.

43 Fashionable New Orleanians

Supporting in Style

by Mirella C am e r an

49 Special Section

Chefs celebrate life for the National

Kidney Foundation of Louisiana.

St. Charles Avenue’s Registry of Charitable Events: September-December 2012 comp iled by Gab r i e l l e B e th anc o ur t

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20 standards 10 A Note From Bev 12 Cruisin’ the Crescent

b y s h e l b y w e s t f eldt

14 Skin Deep

Put Your Fall Face Forward

By Cat Wall Aschaffenburg

16 What’s Hot:

Fall Accessories

by Alexis Vigier

18 On the Menu

20 The Dish

Won’t You Be My Neighbor: More Asian offerings than ever in New Orleans.

by Gwendoly n Knapp

56 Entertaining With Bev

Bright Birthday Bash: A September supper and birthday celebration by bev ch urch

58 With This Ring

Fish and Shrimp: 7 on Fulton’s Executive Chef Ryan Stone Ware gives fish a shrimp twist.

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Grevemberg – Fromherz

by Mallory Lindsly

60 Student Activist

Jessie Ledet – Mount Carmel Academy

by Mallory L i ndsly

61 To Your Health

Making Minutes Count

by BillY Katz and H udso n E l l i s

64 Snapshots

by Gabrielle B e th anc o ur t

72 Nostalgia

Does a Body Good: The 1921 Milk for Health Campaign

by Seale P a te r so n

Volume 16 Issue 2

Editorial Executive Editor Bev Church Editor Morgan Packard Art Director Tiffani Reding Beauty Columnist Cat Wall Aschaffenburg Society Columnist Shelby Westfeldt Associate Editors Haley Adams, Alex Gecan and Sarah Ravits Interns Gabrielle Bethancourt, Taylor Burley and Annie Weldon Advertising Sales Manager Jill Varney Account Executive Carey Faust Sales Assistant Erin Maher Production/Web Manager Staci McCarty Production Designer Sarah George Administration Chief Executive Officer Todd Matherne President Alan Campell Editor-in-Chief Errol Laborde Executive Assistant Kristi Ferrante Distribution Manager Christian Coombs To subscribe or for office information: Subscriptions/Office Assistant Amanda Mele (504) 830-7231 A Publication of Renaissance Publishing, LLC Printed in USA 110 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Ste. 123 Metairie, LA 70005 (504) 828-1380

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a note from bev Sarah Dunbar for Le Fete Du Jardin, the fundraising arm for the St. Anthony’s Garden Endowment Campaign, which seeks to raise $1 million endowment to maintain the garden in perpetuity. St. Anthony’s Garden is the oldest surviving green space in the French Quarter, located directly behind St. Louis Cathedral.

Flattened by Hurricane Katrina and closed to the public, it has been fully restored by worldrenowned French landscape designer Louis Benech. The garden will re-open publicly with pomp and circumstance on Saturday, September 29, followed by a champagne jazz brunch at the Bourbon Orleans Hotel. The Benefactors Evening, Thursday, September 27, starts with a champagne reception at the Rodrigue Gallery, followed by a tour of the garden by its restorer and ending with a dinner at Mrs. Matilda Stream’s French Quarter home. Visit SaintAnthonysGarden.com or call Mrs. Dunbar at 899-1905 for more information.

We are thrilled to present the “Azucar Ball” on the cover this month! As you know, the ball is the premiere black-tie event for the Hispanic community. There is non-stop dancing, fabulous food from some of New Orleans’ finest restaurants, a silent auction and the presentation of the prestigious Galvez Cup. Thanks to our cover models: Ana Gershanik, co-founder Cristina Fowler and her daughter co-chair Cristi Fowler Chauvin and co-chairs Ashley Ryan Rayborn, Victoria White Baudier and Sofia Pigna Bellini. The ball will be Friday, November 16 at Mardi Gras World East Bank from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m., and you don’t want to miss it! Put it on your calendar now and call Juan Barona for tickets at 895-5139. All proceeds go to scholarships for worthy Hispanic high school students.

Now that all of the premiere fundraisers are getting underway, you’ll want to check out our “Registry of Charitable Events” from September to December 2012 and read up on “What’s Hot for Fall Accessories” to jazz up your new outfits!

There are four events that didn’t make our deadline for inclusion in the registry that we want to make certain you’re aware of. On Saturday, October 13 beginning at 8:45 a.m., the United Negro College Fund will be hosting its 25th anniversary “Walk for Education;” call 581-3794 for more information. On Saturday, October 20, the Louisiana SPCA will host its 34th annual “Howling Success” gala at the Hyatt

Regency Hotel. Call 368-5191 or visit La-SPCA. org for more information and to purchase tickets. Then, on Thursday, November 15, the Tocqueville Society of United Way of Southeast Louisiana is holding its annual award dinner to fête Carol Wise. Visit UnitedWaySela.org or call 527-6846 for more information. And,YAYA’s big fundraiser is Thursday, November 15; contact 529-3306 for more information.

On our cover last month Craig Cordes, CFO and co-founder of Cordina Frozen Cocktails, was misidentified; we apologize for the error.

You will love our five “Fashionable New Orleanians,” Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews, Daphne Berger, Sheila Collins, Nicette Goodier and Beth Lambert, who’ll be dressed “to the nines” for their favorite fundraisers. Be sure to register to play in the Colin Goodier Golf Tournament at the Audubon Golf Club on September 28; all proceeds go to scholarships provided to deserving children in Colin’s honor, so get your raffle ticket now by emailing Goodier at nggoodier@aol.com!

St. Anthony’s Garden has two events that Sara Dunbar wants you to attend (see the picture above for more details). This is the oldest garden in the Unites States; Dunbar has raised $600,000 and you can be a part of the renovation at any level.

Whimsy, an upscale party supply and gift store, is the newest addition to boutique row on Magazine Street (5420 Magazine St.,

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273-5900, MyWhimsy.com). Darling party accessories and the finest balloon selection Uptown make this a destination shop. The hip hostess gifts; local artist offerings; funny, quirky beverage napkins and go-cups; the East Coast’s hottest bag trend, Scout; and party favors for all the season’s events are reasons to stop by on a regular basis. And you all know how much I love party favors!

Skin Science (3213 17th St., Metairie, 309-7048, SkinScienceLLC.com) is Metairie’s newest anti-aging medical spa, offering stateof-the-art laser treatments, a wide range of skin rejuvenation treatments and carefully selected pharmaceutical-grade skin care lines, such as Obagi, Jane Iredale and SkinCeuticals.

Located across from the Dillard’s side of Lakeside mall, its grand opening will be Saturday, September 8 from noon to 4 p.m.

The medical spa also offers monthly discounts, memberships and gift certificates.

Call them for your complimentary skin analysis today! F

events submission If you would like your organization’s fundraising events to be listed in St. Charles Avenue’s Calendar of Events, please fill out this form and return to: St. Charles Avenue magazine 110 Veterans Blvd., suite 123 Metairie, LA 70005 Attn: Morgan Packard fax 504/828-1385 or email: morgan@myneworleans.com

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cruisin’the crescent Having recently traveled 3,000 miles across the country to California for a wedding, I found that I couldn’t escape the great city of New Orleans. I obviously wasn’t local, so when I met someone new the question “Where are you from?” was commonly asked. Once I replied “New Orleans,” the conversation went from casual and topical to two best friends catching up after years apart.

Everyone couldn’t wait to gush about their experiences here. When people I barely knew felt comfortable enough to share their memories with me, it made me so proud to be from New Orleans – the city we all love.

It goes to show you “Southern Hospitality” is one thing but “New Orleans Hospitality” is quite another.

By Shelby Westfeldt

Southern Hospitality makes you want to come back for a visit, New Orleans Hospitality makes you never want to leave in the first place. This column marks my one-year anniversary writing for St. Charles Avenue, and I’ve had such a blast doing it. It has opened my eyes to so much about our culture and city – it’s been like catching up with an old friend. I look forward to the future here, as New Orleans has truly been my inspiration.

I want to thank you all for your support and hope that you’ve enjoyed the past year as much as I have. If there’s any subject you would like me to address please let me know, like I said in my first column, I want this to be a two-way street. Happy September and go Saints! F

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New Orleanians headed to Healdsburg, Ca., for food, wine and a wedding. On July 27, Ginger Guzzetta and Pierre Touzet were married in an outdoor ceremony in the presence of close friends and family. The festivities took place at Barndiva, an old barn that was converted into an art gallery and outdoor venue, right on the Healdsburg plaza. Following the ceremony guests were treated to a sit-down dinner of sea bass and lamb and, of course, delicious wine. As the sun went down the mother of the bride passed out green pashmina wraps to keep the female guests warm while the newlyweds cut the cake.

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1. Jordan Goldblum and Ryan Adkerson catch up with Kerry and Mary Wyatt Milano at the reception.

2. Matt and Skye Fantaci right before dinner.

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Matt and Loftin Brooks snap a picture at dinner with actress Robin Tunney and the groom’s friend Nicky Marmet.

New Orleans Cold Storage, a meat freezing and exporting facility, opened its new warehouse at the Henry Clay Avenue Wharf on July 19.

The 142,000 square foot warehouse can store 38 million pounds of meat and will create 125 new jobs for the city. Gov. Bobby Jindal and NOCS President Mark Blanchard dedicated the facility together at the opening.

New 5 Orleans Cold Storage, established in 1886, is the oldest cold storage facility in the United States.

5. Angus Cooper and David Schulinkamp celebrated the opening with Commissioner Mike Strain of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry and Port of New Orleans President and CEO Gary LaGrange.

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skin deep

By Cat Wall Aschaffenburg

Put Your Fall Face Forward Fall 2012 is bursting with colors. The look is all about the balance of dramatic, bold color and a neutral face, with the eyes featuring daring eyeliner. Expect gorgeous winged-out eyes and bold, jewel-tone colors. But the biggest trend will be most seen with eye shadow; yes, bold color is back. Now is that time to reach for those blue eye shadows, black cherry burgundy red lipsticks and intensely pink or orange blushes. Still, as with any trend, it’s about highlighting your facial features with shades. So if you aren’t ready to go big with color, try little touches such as colored eyeliner or a touch of color in the inner corner of your eyes; play with colors to make a look that’s completely your own.

Rock Those Red Lips

Red lips are the talk of the town this year. The reds range from blue-based (cool reds), to burgundy black, to warm reds.

There is no limitation as to the finish – choose between a matte lipstick or go all out with one that’s super glossy. The idea here is to draw attention to kissable lips. If you’re a bit shy about donning a daring red, go for more muted reds that give you soft, rosy lips instead. You can also opt to use a sheerer lip gloss, or you can dab on a lipstick instead of swiping it

across the lips to get a soft wash of color. Pair your bold lips with neutral makeup on the eyes and cheeks, and you’re good to go.

Eyeliner Trends

The latest eyeliner trend features a double “wing” at the outer corner of the eye. This gives the traditional cat eyeliner a twist.

Play around by making the bottom “wing” a bit thicker than the upper “wing” or use another color on the upper “wing” (cobalt blue is hot).

If you’re up to it, you can extend the wing as far out as you’re comfortable with, or use colored liquid liners for a more fearless look.

Colorful Smokey Eyes

This trend veers away from the traditional black, gray and brown smoky eye and instead uses navy blue, deep purple, green and silver. Use any color smoked up almost to the brow line and then add a pop of bold color on the lower lid. Experiment with smoking the color first until you find the right intensity for you.

Pair it with neutral lips and cheeks and you’re ready for a night out.

Full, Lush Eyebrows

Pack up your tweezers and cool down those wax warmers because full, natural brows are in this year.

Known as the “power brow,” this striking and feminine look can

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be achieved with brow powder, pencils or simply by styling your brows by brushing them upwards.

Using a brow gel can help hold not only the color but also the shape of the brows as well.

Be Yourself

Whichever trends you pick, just remember that you don’t necessarily have to follow them as seen on the runway. Tweak a trend to suit your features so that you’re comfortable with it.

Remember that these trends are guides, not rules, and you’re the boss of your makeup. So, whether you want to make a bright and bold statement with your look, or just be your natural and beautiful self, it’s all about looking your best. F

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Fall Accessories September can be seen as the epitome of fashion, falling leaves and cooling temperatures. While the temperatures don’t change very much in New Orleans and our leaves actually fall in October, our fashion transforms. Leopard prints, boots and golden yellows and greys replace florals, sandals and neon yellows. These seven pieces will help you fall into the season with style.

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1. The Lago Boots in winter grey or tan by Eric Michael have a distressed leather exterior mixed with the raw texture of the wooden heel, and will look downtown chic tucked into lightweight jeans. French Sole, 333 Canal St., suite 119, 267-9000, FrenchSoleNewOrleans.com

2. Mixing metals may be a fashion faux pas, but you’ll want to break all the rules with these magnetic, interchangeable rings. Mix up your look using these rings and necklaces with different tops that can be worn with virtually any outfit. Abeille, 8438 Oak St., 324-3488, AbeilleNola.com

3. Look cute and stay warm in this cranberry colored fur stole by Twinset. Closed with a jeweled brooch, this pretty cover up is perfect for an elegant evening out or a night with the girls. Style the warm and comfy accessory with deep colors for a fall look. Angelique Shoe, 5421 Magazine St., 891-8992, AngeliqueShoe.com photographed by cheryl gerber

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4. Be a little rebellious with these distressed leather over-the knee “Navajo Blanket Boots.” The patterned boots have wood paneling and feature a round toe, native print wool shaft and a 1.5-inch stacked heel. The leather color and distressing vary slightly from boot to boot, making no two boots the same and creating a rugged, distressed look. Em’s, 246 Metairie Road, 834-2795

5. Channel Bridget Bardot and Mary-Kate Olsen simultaneously with this Clare Vivier flat clutch in leopard. Vivier mixes classic French glamour with a minimalist Los Angeles edge, resulting in a line of handbags and clutches that are chic, utilitarian and can be paired with almost everything.

Haute, 725 Magazine St., 522-8687, HauteNola.com

6. Become the ultimate fashionista with the help of Rebecca Minkoff.

The “Cupid” handbag with shoulder strap is the perfect bag for fall, with enough pockets to keep you organized and stylish.

Made of cowhide leather with a lined interior and silver hardware, this will be your on-trend go-to bag from work to a night out.

FeBe, 474 Metairie Road, Suite 102, 835-5250, FeBeClothing.com

7. From coffee to cocktails, this novelty print black and gold blazer is the perfect fit.

The jacket includes a figure flattering one-button style and sleeves that hit bracelet length. You can dress this look up or down with jeans and a top or with a great fall sheath dress and a statement necklace. Elizabeth’s, 204 Metairie Road, 833-3717

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on the menu

Fish and Shrimp 7 on Fulton’s Executive Chef Ryan Stone Ware gives fish a shrimp twist.

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www.frvf-law.com Grilled Gulf Fish “7” with Gulf Shrimp Sauce and Mashed Sweet Potatoes Grilled Gulf Fish 5 to 8 ounce Gulf Fish (pick a firm white fish, such as snapper or amberjack) Salt and pepper or Creole spice to taste Oil as needed Clean and preheat the grill. Season the grill with a light coating of oil. Season the fish to taste and brush lightly with oil. Place fish skin side up on grill and cook for 2 minutes. Then turn 90 degrees and cook for another 2 minutes. Then flip and repeat on other side.

Grilled Gulf Shrimp Sauce 6 Gulf shrimp with heads and tails on 1/2 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1/4 cup diced onion 2 Tablespoons Creole spice 1 1/4 teaspoon olive oil 2 Tablespoons minced red bell pepper 1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken stock 1/4 cup heavy cream 1/2 teaspoon salt Pinch of black pepper In a medium pan sauté corn, garlic, onion and Creole spice in oil over medium heat for 1 minute. Add pepper. Cook 30 more seconds. Add stock. Reduce liquid by half.

Season shrimp with salt and pepper, and then grill on both sides until pink in color.

(At this point it’s fine if a little undercooked.)

Add cream and shrimp and reduce by half again. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Mashed Sweet Potatoes 3 pounds sweet potatoes 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, melted 1/4 cup heavy cream, warmed 1 Tablespoon pure maple syrup 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Prick each potato twice with a fork and bake in a foil-lined shallow baking pan in lower third of oven until very tender, about 1 hour.

Remove and cool slightly.

Halve potatoes lengthwise and scoop out warm flesh into a large bowl. Mash potatoes with a potato masher or, for a smoother purée, force through a potato ricer. Stir in butter, cream, syrup, salt and pepper.

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the dish

By Gwendolyn Knapp

Steamed pork bun from Magasin

Dim Sum and Then Some | Located in The Joint, 701 Mazant St., 949-3232 Koi | Located in Twist, 628 St. Charles Ave., 523-7600, TwistAtMikes.com Little Korea | 3301 S. Claiborne Ave., 821-5006 Magasin | 4201 Magazine St., 896-7611, MagasinCafe.com

More Asian offerings than ever in New Orleans.

The options for exceptional Asian food – from Vietnamese to Korean – are ever expanding in our city’s food landscape. Next time you have a craving for pho or dim sum, you don’t have to take a hike to the Westbank. Meet your newest favorite neighbors.

You may have noticed a line bursting from the door of Magasin on Magazine Street, and it’s a telling sign about what meets you

inside this spring roll mecca. A fresh, whitewashed renovation of an old corner store with hanging pendants and lots of banquette seating, Magasin is home to 10 types of spring rolls – from garlic tofu to Chinese sausage – not to mention decent pho, giant crab rangoon, banh mi on baguette and a bevy of refreshing iced teas.

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– is available for parties of two or green wonder and releases what more and is accompanied by rice appears to be thousands of years and steamed eggs. Most dishes, of ghosts unto the world, or really including the Korean Grill, come just steam. Com or “rice” plates are with three pickled sides, like kimchi, a great lunch option, featuring a light salad next to a heap of rice zucchini and bean sprouts. I was graciously offered fried sweet topped with meat, veggies and a luscious fried egg. The eggplant com potatoes as lagniappe at a recent is highly recommended, even lunch, while dining on a Stone from this carnivore, though I must Pot Rice entrée, also known as also suggest the filet mignon pho, a Bi Bim Bop. A piping-hot bowl of decadent option not usually found rice is topped with veggies, a fried in these parts. Dining single is egg, a housemade chili paste and, highly recommended during the in this case, sliced short ribs that peak lunch and dinner hours, make for an incredible midday when lone barstools can usually feast. Little Korea also serves pho, be found. Surprisingly, service a slew of panko-fried meats and remains attentive and polite even seafood, and what appeared to be while dodging random people some extremely huge and mighty lurking around for tables. There is delicious summer rolls heading to some outside dining available, and a neighboring table, even though behind the restaurant you can often they weren’t listed on the menu. spy some epic grilling taking place.

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Why? Because the Karaage fried be a Taco Bell, but the flat screen television, nice paint job, decent chicken thighs with scallion ranch and tall boys and dining tables help cabbage salad and the Bulgogi burger out – a lot. Korean pop-music and with spicy pickles, kimchi mayo and the extremely polite staff make red onion, along with most of the you forget about the heat, traffic menu, are $7 or less. Though the and crazy construction happening menu changes for each offering, be just outside the door. While they prepared for wildly exotic flavors do offer take-out, even dining in like eggs boiled in tea and Shungiku, is a nice escape from the fast food chrysanthemum greens with sesame motherload that occupies most of – and pink drinks. This is innovative this thoroughfare. Specialties at dining at its best. F Little Korea include short ribs and spicy The Banh Mai sandwich at the new Wednesday night exotic Asian barbecue chicken, pop-up, Koi, in Twist Lounge, but the Korean Grill features housemade pâté and pickled – brisket, pork veggies, cilantro, mayo and red chile, belly or short ribs but you can dress it up Southern by prepared tableside adding barbecue pulled pork.

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philanthropic fun

By Annie Weldon

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Have a Little Heart

The American Heart Association raises funds for research and education.

The American Heart Association held its annual “Heart and Soul” gala on June 9 at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans. The centerpieces on the ballroom tables included an arrangement of white hydrangeas, purple tulips and roses varying in shades of pink, and a gourmet heart-healthy dinner was served.

Sasha Masakowski performed during the dinner, and Big Sam’s Funky Nation entertained guests

after the ceremony.

A live auction featured trips to Shanghai and the Isle of Capri in Italy; a movie night for 50 at the Theaters at Canal Place; a Saints vs. Falcons game package; and a signed 2012 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival poster.

Silent auction items included trips to New York, Los Angeles and Chicago; hotel stays in Washington D.C., Sandestin, Colorado and New Orleans; and

jewelry by Hiller Jewelry, Aucoin Heart and Mignon Faget.

The event was a celebration of life and raised $270,000. The funds raised at the gala will help the AHA to continue to fight against cardiovascular diseases and defects. Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of both men and women in the United States, and heart defects are the No. 1 killer of children. The American Heart Association funds

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1. Paul Rainwater, Dr. Nick Mueller and Mayor Mitch Landrieu 2. Cynthia Aucoin, Dick Egle and co-chair Nicki Candies 3. Karl Hoefer, Tommy Westervelt and Cleland Powell 4. Deborah Lindsay, Bert Stoliera and Kristina Chepurko 5. Will and Catherine Hales 6. Charles Koch and Thomas Blakey with Donna and Robert Taylor 7. Dan and Ann Fordice with co-chair Herschel Abbott and Lisa and Jeff Carter

Sweet Victory

The National World War II Museum’s “Victory Ball” and Otto Candies, LLC’s “How Sweet It Is!”

The National World War II Museum held its annual “Victory Ball” with the theme “Celebrate Our Freedom” on Saturday, June 9, at the museum. The event was hosted to raise funds for the new opening of the United States Freedom Pavilion, which will be used as an interactive exhibit gallery to feature the six service branches and pay homage to the men and women who serve on land, sea and air. John Besh and

the American Sector Restaurant catered the three-course dinner.

The Rat Pack Now, a band capturing the music, style and comedy of the World War II era, entertained guests. A silent auction featured exotic getaways, collectables, fine jewelry and fine art.

After the dinner, the evening continued with the Otto Candies, LLC’s “How Sweet It Is!” third annual dessert and dancing soirée at the American Sector

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National World War II Museum’s and Stage Door Canteen. Guests local and national educational danced the night away to the outreach initiatives. F sounds of Groovy 7, and sampled housemade desserts that included mini-filled cupcakes, ice cream shake event at a glance shooters and What: “Victory Ball” and Otto Candies, LLC’s a specialty “How Sweet It Is” dessert and dancing soirée, coffee bar. benefiting the National World War II Museum Proceeds from When: Saturday, June 9 Where: The National World War II Museum, the the event American Sector and the Stage Door Canteen went to the

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Debbie and Steve Marx 3. Kyle Wedberg and J. Stephen Perry with Niki and David Rubenstein 4. Dr. Juan and Ana Gershanik with Madalyn and Robert Schenk 5.

Debbie Byrd and Buddy Butler with Leslie and Hal Stokes 6. Michael and Ashley Kirschman 7. A bevy of desserts awaited patrons

Soul in the Garden

NOCCA hosts a “Gateway and Garden Party” celebrating “Art and Soul.”

The New Orleans Center for Creative Arts held its annual “Art and Soul” gala with the theme “Gateway and Garden Party” at NOCCA on May 20. The party celebrated the growth of young NOCCA artists in the community.

The event included an open bar with drinks provided by the Sazerac Company and Republic Beverage Company. Chef Dana D’Anzi Tuhoy also served specialty sangria, and Plum Street Snowballs crafted specialty drinks.

Throughout the evening, guests enjoyed food prepared by the Hilton New Orleans Riverside.

Guests were treated to live music from Sasha Masakowski & Musical Playground, the NOCCA Alumni All-Stars and NOCCA’s classical music, jazz, musical theater and vocal music students.

The silent auction featured items such as artwork, vacation packages, home furnishings, jewelry and gift certificates.

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to shop the brand new NOCCA Marketplace, which offers books, art, music, gourmet food and items created by NOCCA students, faculty and alumni.

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Honorees Shaun Walker, Reid Stone, Robin Barnes and Dr. Geoffrey Gillen 3. Honorees Shelby Wynne, Michael Rosenblatt, Jenny LaBella and Dana Schmitt 4. Honorees Rhonda Murray, Shelley Duran, Laura Fleming and Jennifer Hall 5. Honorees Brooke Kellerhals, Teniesha Biagas and Susan Isaacs 6. Guests enjoy food and music before the auction.

Healthy Spotlight

Celebrating 26 years of putting the “Spotlight on Success.”

The March of Dimes celebrated 33 outstanding young business professionals in the community at the 26th annual “Spotlight on Success” gala held on June 15 at Generations Hall.

Guests enjoyed cuisine from Mr. Ed’s Seafood & Italian Restaurant, Pull My Pork, Liberty Kitchen, NOLA Snow, VooDoo BBQ and Grill, Acme Oyster House, La Cote Brassiere,

Aurora Catering and KG Party Services and Catering, along with an open bar.

The Bucktown Allstars entertained guests with live music for the evening.

WDSU-TV’s Camille Whitworth served as emcee.

The event also featured a silent auction with items and packages created by the honorees, which included David Yurman jewelry,

gym memberships, Fashion Week New Orleans packages, spa packages, handmade New Orleans-themed gifts, Zephyrs game tickets, signed sports memorabilia and lunch for four with a Saints player.

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Henry Coaxum, Lionel Furbose Sr., Ursula Chatters and Karen Coaxum

Red Hot Jazz

Raising funds for the African American Heritage Program at the Preservation Resource Center.

The Preservation Resource Center held its 12th annual “Ladies in Red” gala at Generations Hall on June 8.

The event was held to honor New Orleans jazz musicians and the institutions that support them. The evening also raised funds for the African American Heritage Program.

The George French Band and Robin Barnes & the Soul Heirs provided music. Special guests included Preservation Hall

Jazz Band trombonist Maynard Chatters and pianist David Torkanowsky. Guests enjoyed some of the best of New Orleans’ cuisine and drink.

Honorees were Charlie Gabriel, Tom Sancton, Greg Stafford, Allen Toussaint, the Palm Court Jazz Café and Sweet Lorraine’s Jazz Club. Quint Davis and David Torkanowsky served as Honorary Chairs. The event moderator was Nancy Parker. Proceeds from the event help AAHP’s efforts

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cityscape while they learn valuable to identify and preserve jazz life skills. PRC provides resources landmarks in New Orleans. and education to preservation The AAHP Program at the PRC projects and services that enhance identifies and places plaques in living in New Orleans. F former homes of jazz musicians, generating awareness of the cultural significance of the city’s old event at a glance neighborhoods. The What: “Ladies In Red “ gala, benefiting AAHP’s My City, the African American Heritage Program My Home program at the Preservation Resource Center teaches children the Where: Generations Hall importance of archiWhen: Friday, June 8 tecture, culture and

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A Swinging Time

The Museum of the American Cocktail celebrates World Cocktail Week.

The Museum of the American Cocktail held their annual celebration of World Cocktail Week with its “Swing Ball.”

The event was celebrated at the Riverwalk Marketplace on May 18.

The retro-themed celebration featured Meschiya Lake and her Little Big Quartet, who played swing music. Keith Marszalek also taught guests the dance styles that defined 1930s and ’40s. Some of New Orleans’ most talented mixologists who swirled drinks associated with the Swing Era

included: Chris Hannah of French 75, Nick Dietrich of Cure, Geoffrey Wilson of Loa and Abigail Gullo of SoBou. The Windsor Court Hotel, MiLa Restaurant, Café Adelaide and Cure provided cuisine.

Author Wayne Curtis, mixologist Lu Brow and Lucy Weed of Sylvain also stirred cocktails with the Swing Era theme. Internationally renowned mixologist Dale DeGroff and local bar chef celebrity Chris McMillian served guests signature cocktails in the “Casablanca Room.” Author

and the professional credited with reviving the Tiki Drink craze, Jeff “Beachbum” Berry was also on hand mixing cocktails of his own in the “Tiki Room.”

The mission of the Museum of the American Cocktail is to create a self-sustaining museum and tourist attraction that celebrates and preserves a rich aspect of American culture. The organization also provides educational resources for professionals and the public through

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Literary Libations

The Pirate’s Alley Faulkner Society holds “Juleps in June.”

“Juleps in June,” the Pirate’s Alley Faulkner Society’s annual fundraiser, was held on June 10 at the Audubon home of honorary chairs Cathy and Rivie Carey.

Butch Steadman of Dorignac’s provided traditional mint juleps as well as other spirits, and Rachelle O’Brien of Pabst Brewing Company provided beer for the event. Palate New Orleans’ Executive Chef and Owner, Glenn Vatshell, catered the event. The menu featured summer fare, which including cold poached

salmon with citrus and arugula sauce and Vatshell’s signature pastries. Classical music for the patron party was provided by pianist duo E. Quinn Peeper and Michael Harold.

Alex Mart and the Urban Minds and music students of the University of New Orleans and the New Orleans Jazz Institute performed for guests later in the evening.

The literary guest of honor was Pulitzer Prize winner Richard Ford, who celebrated

benefits The Pirate’s Alley the publication of his new novel, Faulkner Society’s programming Canada. Signed first editions for dedicated readers, developing of Ford’s book were given to writers and literacy projects for patron party guests as gifts. at-risk teenagers. F Prize-winning author and creator of the 2012 Faulkner-related painting, Mary Helen Lagasse, auctioned an event at a glance original piece depicting What: “Juleps in June,” benefiting Faulkner’s writing space the Pirate’s Alley Faulkner Society at his home in Oxford, When: Sunday, June 10 Miss. Dr. Carlos Trujillo Where: The Audubon Home of purchased the painting honorary chairs Cathy and Rivie Cary for $2,000.

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Chefs celebrate life for the National Kidney Foundation of Louisiana.

The National Kidney Foundation of Louisiana held their 22nd annual “Celebrity Chef Gift of Life Gala” June 10 at the Marriott Convention Center Hotel.

Guests enjoyed delicious cuisine prepared by some of New Orleans’ best restaurants and music by the Wise Guys.

Honored guest Bob McMyne was awarded the Julio Figueroa Award, which is presented to an

individual or organization that helps the foundation meet its mission by providing everlasting participation, exemplary service and outstanding leadership.

The National Kidney Foundation of Louisiana was organized in an effort to recognize the need for an organization to help patients on dialysis and those in need of a kidney transplant.

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families affected by these diseases, and services such as Kidney and increase the availability of all Camp, Patient Support Groups, organs for transplantation. F free Medic Alert Tag jewelry and Emergency Assistance Grants designed to assist those with kidney diseases in our four-state area. event at a glance The NKFL’s mission What: 22nd annual “Celebrity Chef Gift is to prevent kidney of Life Gala,” benefiting the National Kidney Foundation of Louisiana and urinary tract When: Sunday, June 10 diseases, improve the Where: Marriott Convention Center health and wellbeing Hotel of individuals and

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Donating for Development The National Development Fund hosts their annual “House Party.”

The National Development Fund held their 17th annual “House Party” gala on May 19 in the lobby of the historic First NBC Bank. The event began with a patron party that was followed by a festive gala.

The patron party featured cuisine from Marie Hasney of Fleur de Lis Catering, while food at the gala was provided by Wisdom to Go. The DJ Charles Bambam Belonge & Rechell Cook

& Regeneration Band provided entertainment for the evening.

The gala also featured a silent and live auction. The silent auction items included: signed CDs; spa and salon gift certificates; clothing and accessories; weekend getaway packages; vacation packages; and local museum tour packages. Live auction items included tickets to the Final Four in Atlanta; Kentucky Derby passes; and a trip to Paris. The winners of

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the live auction trip to Paris were Brent and Kathleen Laliberte.

Emcees for the evening were WGNO’s “News With a Twist” anchors Susan Rosgen and LeBron Joseph. Five NDF Awards were given in the categories of Leadership, Small Business, Beautification, NDF Founders and Development.

The winners for each category, respectively, were Henry Coaxum Jr.; NOLA Copy &

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The New Orleans Wine & Food Experience fêtes William Goldring.

The New Orleans Wine & Food Experience held its annual “Ella Brennan Lifetime Achievement Award in Hospitality” dinner and auction at the JW Marriott on May 22. The dinner serves as both a celebration and as the kickoff of NOWFE. Chef Susan Spicer of Bayona, chef Brian Landry of Borgne, chef Paul Miller of K Paul’s and chef Rhonda Ruckman of the Link Restaurant Group created the menu for the event. Elk Cove Vineyards, Jordan Winery, DAOU

Vineyards and Niepoort Wines provided the wine for the evening.

The Ella Brennan Lifetime Achievement Award in Hospitality presented by NOWFE was given to William Goldring. The award, designed by Mignon Faget, recognizes one individual each year who has made a lifetime commitment to the hospitality industry through extraordinary leadership, personal and professional accomplishments and philanthropic contributions to the community. Goldring is the

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chairman of Sazerac Co. and Crescent Crown Distributing Co. He is also a benefactor of Tulane University, the Audubon Institute, the Jewish Community Center, the Ogden Museum of Southern Art, the National World War II Museum, the New Orleans Museum of Art, Touro Infirmary and the Urban League of New Orleans, among many others.

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Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews Age: 26 Occupation: Musician and entertainer Which nonprofit do you honor with your photo? Trombone Shorty’s Horns for Schools What is the dress code for this event? We haven’t reached the stage of having an event yet, but we’re working on it!

Favorite dress code: Funky Personal style: Casual, laid-back but hip at the same time.

Where do you shop? I tend to buy things when I’m traveling and on tour; something will catch my eye and I’ll pick it up. I just know instantly that I like something when I see it.

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Lenny Kravitz and Steven Tyler What are you wearing in this photo? Guess waxed black T-shirt with Guess waxed black jeans, black John Varvatos brogues, black Gucci sunglasses and a silver necklace from Guess with a dog tag, lion’s tooth and a pendant that reminds me of the New Orleans Sewerage & Water Board covers, all in silver.

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For the lucky few, style is an innate quality. Fortunately for the rest of us, it can be acquired over time. To inspire us, we have spotlighted five New Orleanians who, no matter whether they’re dressed up for dinner or down for coffee, always exude a certain “coolness.”

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Beth Lambert Age: Last of the fifties!

Occupation: Artist, painter and volunteer What nonprofit do you honor with your photo? So many to honor! Presently working on a YAYA (Young Aspirations/Young Artists) fundraiser in November 2012 with seven co-chairs – how fun is that! A celebration and a showcasing of student’s artwork, the new partnered glassworks studio on Conti Street and a commissioned surprise for the 2013 Superbowl. Also, I’m working on Prospect III – the Olympics of the contemporary art world in New Orleans 2014.

What is the dress code of this event? Studio Chic: cool but comfortable and ready for creating or celebrating Favorite dress code: In New Orleans or while traveling I like to be casual day and night – beach attire is a whole other thing.

Personal style: Understated, simplistic, androgynous and modern. I like a subtle edginess, an effortlessness and a versatility to my clothes. I say “Never Overdress” – a great white shirt, an edgy jacket and overalls is enough.

Where do you shop? Weinsteins Whose style do you admire? Dries van Noten, Yohji Yamamoto, Rick Owens, Tilda and M.J. What are you wearing in this photo? Reyn Studios tank, Rick Owens jacket and Pamela Henson pants.

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Daphne Berger Age: 29 Occupation: Commercial Real Estate Agent What nonprofit do you honor with your photo? Dress for Success New Orleans What is the dress code of this event? Luncheon attire with a professional edge.

Favorite dress code: Black-tie; with men in their tuxes and women in their finest, I often feel transported to past eras where people always looked so elegant and put together.

Personal style: My style is all over the place. I love hippie chic and classic cocktail, but my absolute favorite outfits are those that I’ve found at flea markets and vintage shops. I adore clothes from the 1950s and early ’60s.

Where do you shop? Retro Active and CeCe Shoe on Magazine Street, Saks Fifth Avenue New Orleans and Barneys New York.

Whose style do you admire? Grace Kelly, Carolyn Bessette and pretty much all women from the 1950s … those women really knew how to dress!

What are you wearing in this photo? Ralph Lauren shirt and vest; Barneys CO-OP slacks; and Christian Louboutin shoes.

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Sheila Collins Age: Old enough to be retired Occupation: Former Chair of the Mathematics Department at Isidore Newman School for 27 years, I taught at the school for a total of 36 years.

Which non-profit do you honor with your photo? New Orleans Museum of Art. I am a member of the New Orleans Museum of Art Volunteer Committee (NVC) where I will serve on the Home and Art Tour Committee in 2013. I will also be the NVC Historian for 2013.

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As a guide for the Home and Art Tour, I will wear either a skirt suit or pant suit, but visitors are usually in casual attire.

Favorite dress code: My go-to now is just easy-going casual, but in art class I make sure I’m in dark colors and I can also be spotted in my yoga gear. For an event, I enjoy a welltailored suit.

Personal style: Classic and timeless Where do you like to shop? As a retired teacher, the words “travel” and “sale” come to mind. When I travel, I love to buy something that will remind me of the trip, and if it’s on sale even better. In fact, my husband and I just returned from New York where I purchased an Armani evening jacket for 13 percent off the original price at Limited Editions for Her. My fabulous seamstress Leslie Walters is making a long skirt for it with material I purchased from Mood – the fabric store seen on “Project Runway.”

Whose style do you most admire? I know she has been used in previous articles, but I have always loved the clothes Audrey Hepburn wore in her movies.

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A pale yellow Tahari suit and Tahari nude kitten heels with a gold ornate fleur-de-lis brooch (from The Mystic Club).

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Nicette Goodier Age: 63 Occupation: Homemaker, wife, mom, grandmother and Carlisle Consultant What nonprofit do you honor with your photo? The Colin Goodier Annual Golf Tournament in honor of our son who was killed four years ago while riding his bicycle in training for his first triathlon. Colin was a gifted surgeon, and Louisiana State University Medical School has set up a scholarship to honor his memory. The tournament is held in September at the Audubon Golf Course and raises scholarship money for a fourth-year resident.

Raffle items include a Drew Brees autographed football; to learn more please contact me at nggoodier@aol. com or look us up on Facebook!

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Colin loved seersucker and had a favorite pair of yellow pants with martini glasses on them, so we use seersucker and the martini logo. Most people wear his tournament golf shirt with seersucker pants.

Favorite dress code: It depends on my day; even if I’m running errands or babysitting I always like to feel pulled together in comfortable pants or jeans with a great blouse and possibly a scarf. If it’s a meeting or lunch, I like to feel dressed in chic clothes. For evening, I love to dress elegantly in feminine clothes with fabulous shoes.

Personal style: Classically feminine with a chic edge.

Where do you shop? Locally at Carlisle trunk shows, Saks Fifth Avenue and boutiques on Magazine Street.

When traveling to visit children, I love shopping in Dallas, Charleston and New York.

Whose style do you admire? Grace Kelly What are you wearing in this photo? An apple-green silk cropped jacket and shell with white cotton pants, all Carlisle, with green lizard heeled sandals by Stuart Weitzman.

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Sept. 7. 2012 Ezra Open Benefits: Better Than Ezra Foundation Event Info.: The popular band Better Than Ezra began in New Orleans, and every year they give back to the community with this unforgettable charity event. In its 11th year, the Ezra Open will feature both live and silent auctions, great food and an open bar. As always, Better Than Ezra will perform, as well as other special guests.

Location: Harrah’s New Orleans Casino Theater, 228 Poydras St. Tickets: $150 Contact: info@btefoundation.org Sept. 8. CADA Carnivale Benefits: The Council on Drug and Alcohol Abuse (CADA) Event Info.: This exciting family festival will have music, entertainment, carnival rides and family resources.

Location: City Park Carousel Gardens, 1 Palm Drive Tickets: Door: $10; Advance: $8; Student: $8 Contact: 362-4272

Sept. 13. Celebration of Life Luncheon Benefits: Cancer Crusaders Event Info.: Cancer Crusaders will honor 14 cancer survivors who are active in our community. This year’s theme is “Cancer Can’t Bug US!” Angela Hill will serve as mistress of ceremonies, and there will be raffles, a silent auction, a parade of prizes and a special performance by Paul Sanchez dedicated to cancer survivors.

Location: Marriott New Orleans Hotel, 614 Canal St. Tickets: Starts at $65 Contact: 889-2244 Sept. 14. MADGALA Benefits: Boys Hope Girls Hope Event Info.: Inspired by the popular show, “Mad Men,” this gala will feature sounds of The Yat Pack as well as swanky food and libations from some of the best local establishments.

Location: The Pavilion of the Two Sisters, City Park Tickets: $100 Contact: 484-7744, neworleans@bhgh.org

Sept. 14. Scales & Ales Benefits: Audubon Aquarium of the Americas Event Info.: The third annual “Scales & Ales” is presented by Louisiana Seafood and will include wine, beer and cuisine from great local restaurants. Guests can also enjoy live music and raffle prizes while strolling through the Aquarium and onto the plaza overlooking the Mississippi River.

Location: Audubon Aquarium of the Americas, 1 Canal St. Tickets: VIP: $100; General: $55 Contact: 861-5107 Sept. 15. Tango Celebration 2012 Benefits: Casa Argentina New Orleans Event Info.: Casa Argentina invites you to enjoy some of the world’s best tango dancers and a renowned tango musical ensemble. There will be three couples of dancers under the artistic direction of Miriam Larici, a gold medal winner of the International Dance Stars on NBC’s “Superstars of Dance.” Special guests at the event will include Octavio Brunetti and his Tango quartet.

Location: Marriott Convention Center, 859 Convention Center Blvd.

Tickets: Dinner, show & dance: $85; Show & dance: $40 Contact: 234-9397 Sept. 15. Q’n for Kids 2012 Benefits: Each One Save One Event Info.: This annual barbecue cook-off will include beer, drinks, music

by Kermit Ruffins and Gina Brown, kids’ activities and more for the entire family to raise awareness and funds for youth mentoring in the Greater New Orleans area.

Location: Palmer Park, corner of South Carrollton and South Claiborne avenues Tickets: Free Contact: 896-9979, EachOneSaveOne. com Sept. 21. 19th annual Golden Tassel Gala Benefits: Jefferson Dollars for Scholars Event Info.: The “Starry Night”-themed event will raise money for scholarships and educational programs for Jefferson

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Parish Public School students – the future stars of our community. A silent auction will feature autographed memorabilia from the New Orleans Saints players, jewelry from Gore’s Art and much more. There will also be a dance competition, live music and local cuisine.

Location: Pontchartrain Center, 4545 Williams Blvd., Kenner Tickets: Couple: $100; Individual: $75 Contact: 831-1565 Sept. 21. Martini Madness Benefits: Friends of City Park Event Info.: Taking place from 7 to 8 p.m., “Before the Madness” is an hour exclusive to the Friends of City Park Members. The Martini Madness official event begins at 8 p.m. and is full of high-quality, bottomless martinis and live music.

Location: Arbor Room at Popp Fountain, City Park Tickets: “Before the Madness:” $75; Gala: $50, FOCP members: $45 Contact: 483-9376 Sept. 21. Gold Classic and ‘Cap’ture the Night Party Benefits: Caps for Kids Event Info.: The event begins with an afternoon golf outing at the Audubon Golf Clubhouse followed by a casual evening under the oak trees at Audubon Park. The event celebrates Caps for Kids’ national home base offices in New Orleans.

Location: Audubon Golf Clubhouse, 600 Magazine St. Tickets: $75 and up Contact: 891-4277 Sept. 21. A Masquerade for Health Benefits: Common Ground Health Clinic Event Info.: This will be the second year for this bowling fundraiser complete with food, drinks, live music, special guests, a silent auction and contests.

Location: Mid-City Lanes Rock ‘N’ Bowl, 3016 S. Carrollton Ave. Tickets: Team: $240; Individual: $45 Contact: 365-8800 Sept. 21. Festival Extraordinaire Benefits: New Orleans Opera Association Women’s Guild Event Info.: Celebrating Placido Domingo’s forthcoming performance in true Latin style, there will be endless Spanish culture foods and spirits from local restaurants and entertainment.

Location: Women’s Opera Guild, 2504 Prytania St.

Tickets: Door: $30; Advance: $25 Contact: 504-5292 Sept. 22. 25th Anniversary Gala and Auction Benefits: RHINO Contemporary Craft gallery and KID smART Event Info.: A festive anniversary party and live auction of artwork by members and items from the community.

Location: Second level, Canal Place, 333 Canal St. Tickets: Couple: $25; Individual: $15 Contact: 523-7945 Sept. 22. Friends of the Poor Walk Benefits: St. Vincent de Paul Event Info.: A one-mile walk to raise money for the local St. Vincent de Paul and their local ministry to the poor. There will be food, drinks and music.

Location: Lafreniere Park, Metairie Tickets: Free, but will accept donations of any amount Contact: 289-2465 Sept. 22.

Inaugural 5K Canal Street Race to Stop the Violence to Support Crimestoppers Benefits: Crimestoppers GNO Event Info.: Organized and supported by the Commercial Investment Division of the New Orleans Metropolitan Association of Realtors, this 1 mile and 5K is open to all with prizes and money-backed awards, and will feature post-race refreshments and entertainment featuring Rockin’ Dopsie.

Location: Shops at Canal Place, 333 Canal St. Tickets: After September 15 until day of: $30; Through September 15: $25; 65 and up: $15; 15 and under $10 Contact: NOLARunning.com Sept. 27-29. La Fête du Jardin Benefits: St. Anthony’s Garden Event Info.: The event will celebrate the formal opening of St. Anthony’s Garden in the French Quarter (adjacent to the St. Louis Cathedral), which has been beautifully restored by French architect Louis Beneche.

The Patron Party will be on September 27 with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres at the George Rodrigue Gallery, followed by dinner at Matilda Stream’s home in the French Quarter. On September 29, there will be a jazz brunch at the Bourbon Orleans Hotel with all food and beverages donated by local restaurants.

Location: George Rodrigue Gallery, 730

Royal St.; The home of Matilda Stream; Bourbon Orleans Hotel, 717 Orleans St. Tickets: Couple: $200; call for more details Contact: Sarah Dunbar, 899-1905 Sept. 28. Justice for All Ball Benefits: The Pro Bono Project Event Info.: This black-tie optional event is the main fundraiser for The Pro Bono Project. Attendees can participate in raffle drawings as well as silent and live auctions that include donations from New Orleans’ finest restaurants and retailers.

Big Sam’s Funky Nation will provide live music and local artist Robert Guthrie will offer posters of his work.

Location: Audubon Tea Room, 6500 Magazine St. Tickets: General: $150; Practicing lawyers: $100 Contact: 581-4043 Sept. 28. LOVE In the Garden Benefits: New Orleans Museum of Art Event Info.: The eighth annual “LOVE in the Garden” event is sure to provide an undeniably romantic setting. There will be delectable dining, an open bar and dancing under the stars and ancient oaks in the one-of-a-kind Sculpture Garden.

Location: Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden, New Orleans Museum of Art, City Park Tickets: Patron party: $100 to $140; Garden party: $60 to $100 Contact: 658-4121 Sept. 28. Colin Goodier Annual Golf Tournament Benefits: Colin Goodier Annual Golf Tournament LSU scholarship Event Info.: This fifth annual golf tournament raises funds in support of the scholarship LSU established in Colin Goodier’s name, which is given to a rising fourth year medical student who demonstrates Goodier’s values of scholarship, passion and compassion.

Raffle tickets are available now; email nggoodier@aol.com to purchase and for more information.

Location: Audubon Golf Course Tickets: Sponsor: $250 to $3,000; Individual: $140 Contact: 895-7076 Sept. 28. Annual Golf Tournament Benefits: Kiwanis Club of New Orleans Event Info.: This four-person scramble annual golf tournament includes lunch

before, with dinner and awards to follow.

Location: Cypress Lakes Country Club, 10 Villere Drive, Destrehan Tickets: Hole sponsor: $150; Individual: $100 Contact: KCNO.org Sept. 28. Fore! Recovery Golf Tournament Benefits: Bridge House/Grace House Event Info.: A scramble format golf tournament will also include lunch, drinks, food on the course, a putting contest, a hole in one for $1 million, car prize and an awards party post event.

Location: English Turn Golf & Country Club, 1 Clubhouse Drive Tickets: Individual: $175; Sponsorships available Contact: 821-7135 Sept. 29. New Orleans On Tap Benefits: Louisiana SPCA Event Info.: LA-SPCA and main sponsor Bulldog have teamed up for the annual beer tasting featuring over 200 national and local beers, live music, food, beverages for non-beer drinkers and fun for people and dogs alike. Friendly, leashed dogs are welcome and can look forward to a doggy game tent.

Location: City Park Tickets: Free admission; beer samples start at $1 Contact: 762-3307 Sept. 29.

Inaugural Rhythm and Blues 5K Run and Fess’ House Party “New Orleans Style: A Benefit to Renovate & Preserve the Family Home of Professor Longhair” Benefits: Tipitina’s Foundation Event Info.: The Tipitina’s Foundation in partnership with the New Orleans Track Club will amp-up a typical 5K with the beat of New Orleans high school marching bands playing instruments donated by the Tipitina’s Foundation along the route, and end with food and refreshments at a post-race party. After the party, Tipitina’s, with generous support from The United Way and Project Homecoming, will also host a benefit concert in order to raise funds to renovate and restore the family home Professor Longhair.

Location: Tipitina’s, 501 Napoleon Ave. Tickets: VIP: $80; Concert: $35; Race: $30 Contact: 895-8477, concert tickets at Tipitinas.com

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Oct. 4. Come Hear What’s Cookin’ at Choice Foundation Benefits: Choice Foundation Event Info.: Guests are invited for an evening of jazz, homespun goodies and libations to help out New Orleans Charter schools. Entertainment will be provided

by Louis Ford and his New Orleans Flairs.

There will also be raffle items up for grabs and a silent auction.

Location: 3700 Canal St. Tickets: Patron: $150; General: $50 Contact: 861-7957 Oct. 5. Louisiana Legends of Rock and Roll Benefits: Louisiana Museum Foundation Event Info.: The entertainment for the night is Levi Kreis, a star of Broadway’s Tony Award-nominated Million Dollar Quartet, and his band who will transport party-goers back to the late 1950s with an electrifying concert, impersonating a young, hip and happening Jerry Lee Lewis.

Location: 400 Esplanade Ave. Tickets: Patron party: Louisiana Museum Foundation members $250, non-members

$300; Main party: $75 and up Contact: 558-0493, TheLMF.org

Tickets: Donations suggested Contact: 833-4024

Oct. 6. An Evening of Champions.

3 Teams. 1 Goal Benefits: Jewish Community Center, Jewish Family Service and Tulane Hillel Event Info.: The party will include catering by Chef Rommel Hernandez, entertainment by DJ Tim Plunkett of P2 Entertainment, a silent auction and a live sports and entertainment auction with Lee Zurik. In this year’s Big Ticket Raffle, guests will have the chance to win a package of two tickets to the 2013 Allstate Sugar Bowl and two tickets to Super Bowl XLVII. Location: Club XLIV at Champions Square Tickets: Patron: $200 to $5,000. General: $60 to $100.

Contact: 897-0143

Oct. 10. ST. Elizabeth’s Guild Volunteer Activists Awards Benefits: St. Elizabeth’s Guild Event Info.: Activists will be honored during a luncheon, and a fashion show will be provided by Dillard’s with St. Elizabeth’s Guild members and local celebrities. The event will also have a silent auction throughout.

Location: Hilton Riverside, 2 Poydras St. Tickets: Patron: $100; Individual: $65 Contact: Rosalie Edwards, 466-8875

Oct. 7. Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K Walk Benefits: American Cancer Society Event Info.: A family friendly 5K walk to raise awareness of and funds for fighting breast cancer.

Location: City Park

Oct. 11. 5th annual Lambeth On Broadway Benefits: Lambeth House Foundation Event Info.: Featuring cocktails, dinner, music and entertainment, there will be dancing on the patio to the sounds of The Yat Pack, a cabaret performance in the parlor by Jeffrey Pounds and a lavish buffet by Chef John Joffe.

Location: Lambeth House, 150 Broadway St. (at the River) Tickets: $150 Contact: 865-1960

Oct. 11-18. 23rd annual New Orleans Film Festival Gala Benefits: The New Orleans Film Society Event Info.: Louisiana’s only industryrecognized international film festival will present a comprehensive program of screenings, panels, workshops, awards and more, including its inaugural Opening Night event at the Joy Theater.

Location: Locations across New Orleans Tickets: N/A; on sale Oct. 8 (members can purchase starting Oct. 1) Contact: NewOrleansFilmSociety.org Oct. 12. Up On the Roof Beer Tasting Benefits: Foundation at East Jefferson General Hospital Event Info.: An upscale beer tasting featuring the best of local, national and international micro-brewery beers, along with food from local New Orleans restaurants and entertainment by Bag of Donuts, a 50/50 raffle and silent and live auctions hosted by a local celebrity.

Location: Roof of West Esplanade Parking Garage at EJGH Tickets: Door: $50; Advance: $40 Contact: 456-5119

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Oct. 12. Monster Dash Benefits: Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Event Info.: In its second year, the Monster Dash brings more than 600 runners in costume to the streets of New Orleans for a 5K. After the fun run, there will be food, drinks and live entertainment as well as a costume contest post-race party at The Rivershack Tavern.

Location: Rivershack Tavern, 3449 River Road, Jefferson Tickets: Week of: $30; Advance: $25 Contact: 455-5194 Oct. 13. O What A Night Gala Benefits: Ogden Museum of Art Event Info.: Enjoy an unforgettable evening of art, cuisine and music with Southern flair. The gala will be honoring artist Lin Emery, recipient of this year’s Opus Award. Featuring music by Larry Braggs, the lead singer of Tower of Power, and food by James Beard Award-winning chefs Donald Link and Chris Hastings.

Location: Ogden Museum of Southern Art, 925 Camp St. Tickets: $300 and up Contact: 539-9616 Oct. 13. 2012 Touro Here for Life Gala Benefits: Touro Infirmary Event Info.: Celebrate Touro Infirmary’s 160th anniversary in style with dinner, a stage show and dancing. A silent auction will run through the evening. In a special ceremony during the evening, the 2012 Judah Touro Society award will be presented to Marvin L. “Buddy” Jacobs. To top it off, guests can enjoy the sounds of Preservation Hall-Stars featuring Leroy Jones.

Location: Grand Ballroom, Marriott Hotel, 555 Canal St. Tickets: Patron: $500; General: $200 Contact: Harriett D. Cortez, 897-8744, harriett.cortez@touro.com Oct. 14. Senior Moments Benefits: Jefferson Council on Aging Event Info.: The intimate affair will offer cocktail fare, libations, food, a silent auction and musical entertainment.

JCOA’s inaugural fundraising event will give patrons the opportunity to support vital programs for the senior community of Jefferson Parish.

Location: The home of Stan and Ellen Kessler, Metairie Tickets: Sponsor: $500 to $5,000; Individual: $100 Contact: 207-4691, lyager@jcoa.net, jcoa.net

Oct. 14. 9th annual Seelos Gala Dinner Benefits: National Shrine of Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos Event Info.: This sit-down dinner will include over 160 silent and live auction items to support the National Shrine of Blessed Francis Seelos.

Location: Audubon Tea Room, 6500 Magazine St. Tickets: $85 Contact: 525-2495 or 525-2499 Oct. 15. Fall Into Fashion Benefits: Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra Event Info.: Owned and operated by Symphony Volunteers, Inc., the Encore Shop on Maple St. is an upscale consignment store benefiting the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra. This event will introduce the new line of fall clothing that the shop offers.

Location: Encore Shop, 7814 Maple St. Tickets: Patron shopping and party: $50; Party only: advance $35, door $40 Contact: Encore Shop, 861-9028 Oct. 17. Key to the Cure Benefits: Louisiana Cancer Research Consortium Event Info.: The “Key to the Cure Kickoff Gala” will take place Wednesday, October 17, followed by a weekend of charity shopping. Saks Fifth Avenue donates a percentage of their sales to the cancer research programs of the LCRC. Location: Saks Fifth Avenue, Canal Place, 333 Canal St. Tickets: $100 Contact: Gillian Stagg, 293-2618, gstagg@nocci.com Oct. 17. Ten Outstanding Persons Gala Benefits: Family Service of Greater New Orleans Event Info.: The gala offers a buffet dinner, wine, champagne, mixed drinks, a silent auction, music, beautiful table decorations and an award ceremony for the night’s honorees. The funds from the night support the Family Service of New Orleans.

Location: Pavilion of the Two Sisters, City Park Tickets: Gala and patron party: $250; Gala: $125 Contact: 822-0800

Oct. 19. 17th annual Pasta & Puccini Benefits: Jefferson Performing Arts Society Event Info.: The 17th annual Pasta & Puccini event will include cocktails, a sit-down dinner, dancing, silent and live auctions and a concert. This year’s theme is “Un Ballo Machera” (“The Masked Ball”). As always, the event benefits performances and arts outreach of JPAS, including children’s programming and theatrical productions.

Location: Hyatt Regency Hotel, 601 Loyola Ave. Tickets: $135 and up; Tables: $3,000 and up Contact: Jpas.org Oct. 19. Magic in the Moonlight Benefits: New Orleans Botanical Garden Foundation Event Info.: The third annual “Magic in the Moonlight” event invites you to enjoy music by Jeremy Davenport while dining on an al fresco sit-down dinner at the Botanical Garden. The four-course dinner will be held underneath the beautifully lit oaks of the Garden. Dinner will be provided

by Emeril’s Chef Chris Wilson with Chefs de Cuisine from Emeril’s, NOLA and Emeril’s Delmonico.

Location: New Orleans Botanical Garden, City Park Tickets: $250 Contact: 483-9386 Oct. 20. Race for the Cure Benefits: Susan G. Komen for the Cure New Orleans Affiliate Event Info.: Join the largest series of 5K runs/fitness walks in the world. This event will raise funds and awareness for the fight against breast cancer, celebrate breast cancer survivorship and honor those who have lost their battle with the disease.

Location: City Park Tickets: $25 Contact: 455-7310 Oct. 20. Secret Gardens of the Vieux Carré Benefits: Patio Planters of the Vieux Carré Event Info.: The self-guided walking tour will reveal the allure of private and historic gardens otherwise closed to the public and provide access to the cool and private hideaways suited to the Louisiana clime in style of the early Spanish and French architecture.

Location: Club XLIV at Champions Square

Tickets: $20; Under 12: free; tickets available at Creole Delicacies (533 St. Ann St. at Jackson Square) and French Quarter Gem & Lapidary (527 St. Philip St.) Contact: 529-9755 Oct. 20. Notre Dame Seminary 89th Anniversary Gala & Auction Benefits: Notre Dame Seminary Event Info.: A cocktail and dinner buffet donated by over 50 restaurants and caterers along with silent and live auctions.

Location: Notre Dame Seminary, 2901 S. Carrollton Ave. Tickets: Individual: $100 and up; Sponsorships available Contact: 866-7426, extension 3740 Oct. 25. 30th Anniversary Gala Benefits: New Orleans Department of Parks and Parkways Event Info.: Parkway Partners are celebrating their 30th birthday in style at a gala at the newly renovated Hyatt New Orleans. There will be a three-course dinner with wine, music, dancing, a silent and live auction and an awards ceremony.

The ceremony will honor 30 outstanding community members who have worked to further the mission of Parkway Partners.

Location: Hyatt Regency New Orleans, 601 Loyola Ave. Tickets: Table: $1,500; Individual: $150 Contact: 620-2224 Oct. 26. 6th annual Golf Tournament Benefits: New Orleans Medical Mission Services Event Info.: This annual golf tournament raises funds for upcoming missions.

Location: Audubon Golf Club, 6500 Magazine St. Tickets: Foursome: $500; Individual: $125 Contact: 392-1934 Oct. 28. Walk Now for Autism Speaks Benefits: Autism Speaks Event Info.: The inaugural 2012 Louisiana Walk Now for Autism Speaks takes place at Audubon Park. The event includes an autism community resource fair and family carnival providing a kid-friendly atmosphere that encourages family participation, heightens public awareness and raises money to fund autism research.

Location: Shelter No. 10, Audubon Park Tickets: Free Contact: Allison Lindsly, 613-7250, alindsly@gmail.com

Oct. 29. An Evening with Jewel Benefits: Breastoration Event Info.: The first ever National Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day will be launched right here in New Orleans with much excitement. The dinner will be provided by Chef Donald Link and Chef Chris Wilson. The singer Jewel will be the live entertainment, and many local VIPs will be in attendance.

Location: Convention Center, 900 Convention Center Blvd.

Tickets: N/A Contact: Ticketmaster.com Oct. 31. Bewitching Affaire Benefits: New Orleans Garden Society Event Info.: The Halloween-themed gala is the New Orleans Garden Society’s annual luncheon and fashion show.

Location: Audubon Tea Room, 6500 Magazine St. Tickets: $48 Contact: Linda Skidmore Forman, (985) 845-0154, lindaskidmore11@hotmail.com

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Nov. 2-4. 18th annual Poydras Home Art Show & Patron Party

Benefits: Poydras Home Event Info.: The organization’s patron party will feature sneak peeks of juried art and photography, food, libations and entertainment. The art show will include over 2,500 original works of art by Louisiana and regional artists.

Location: Poydras Home, 5354 Magazine St. Tickets: Patron party: $100; Art show: free Contact: 897-0535 Nov. 2. Helluva Hullabaloo Benefits: Tulane University Event Info.: Proceeds from the Hullabaloo auction support Tulane Empowers through scholarship support of student-athletes.

Location: Lavin-Bernick University Center, Tulane University’s Uptown campus Tickets: Day of: $100; Individual: $75; TU students and children: Free (online through Charitybuzz starting October 24) Contact: 314-7639 Nov. 2. Boudin & Beer Benefits: Emeril Lagasse Foundation Event Info.: The second annual indoor/ outdoor festival will offer food by Emeril Lagasse himself as well as 50 regional chefs working with artisan sausages.

There will be unlimited Abita Beer,

specialty cocktails and wine. Highlights include Cajun and New Orleans music, entertainment by the 610 Stompers, a custom photo booth, games and raffles and much more.

Location: The Foundry, 333 St. Joseph St. Tickets: $85 Contact: BoudinAndBeer.com Nov. 2. LA Fête Louisiane Benefits: Louisiana Cultural Economy Foundation Event Info.: The second annual event celebrates our state’s diverse cultural industries, the people who “keep our culture alive” and other creatives who give Louisiana its unique identity with awards and through the showcasing of visual, performance, culinary, film and video talents.

Location: Joan Mitchell Center, 2275 Bayou Road Tickets: $75 Contact: 895-2800, CulturalEconomy.org Nov. 3. Carnivale Du Vin Benefits: Emeril Lagasse Foundation Event Info.: The annual gala has many special VIPs in attendance including Emeril

Lagasse and Mario Batali. The Krewe du Vin Dinner served is a five-course dinner, complete with wine pairings, from Mario Batali, Chiarello Family Vineyards and Arista Winery. The live auction during the gala includes rare wines and unique travel and lifestyle experiences. The night will conclude with Preservation Hall Jazz Band’s celebration of 50 years featuring Cassandra Wilson and Trombone Shorty.

Location: La Nouvelle Ballroom, New Orleans Convention Center, 900 Convention Center Blvd.

Tickets: $1,000 and up Contact: CarnivaleDuVin.com Nov. 8. Uncork the Cure Benefits: Louisiana Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Event Info.: Sample several varieties of champagne and sparkling wine while tasting dishes from some of the city’s best restaurants. Guests will also be able to choose gifts and spirits for the holidays by partaking in a silent auction, a 65 Roses art auction and a wine pull.

Location: Fair Grounds Race Course, 1751 Gentilly Blvd.

Tickets: VIP: $100; General: $50 Contact: 455-5194

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Nov. 8. Black & White & Read All Over Benefits: Stair the Adventure in Reading (STAIR) Event Info.: A cocktail party and auction with live entertainment and local cuisine.

Location: 1334 Henry Clay Ave. Tickets: $50 Contact: 899-0820 Nov. 8. Cocktails for KID smART Benefits: KID smART Event Info.: This event will honor a local artist, Simon Gunning, whose work reflects the organization’s commitment to creating bright futures for our children and our community. Held at a private home with a champagne reception for sponsors and patrons, a cocktail party will follow; Joel Catering and Event Planning will create the edibles.

Location: A private home on St. Charles Avenue Tickets: Patron: $750; Individual: $125 Contact: 410-1990 Nov. 9. Renaissance Party Benefits: National Multiple Sclerosis Society Event Info.: The annual People’s Health Multiple Sclerosis “Renaissance Party” invites guests to enjoy fine food, drinks and entertainment. There will also be both silent and live auctions allowing attendees to bid on incredible packages that will include trips, unique gifts and more. The event intends to rally people and resources to increase research for a cure and to address the challenge of everyone affected

by MS. Location: Renaissance Arts Hotel, 700 Tchoupitoulas St. Tickets: Door: $150; 35 and over: $125; Under 35: $100 Contact: 322-3790 Nov. 9. A “SAV-vy” Affair Benefits: St. Andrew’s Village Event Info.: Hosted by the Young Friends of St. Andrew’s Village, “A ‘SAV-vy’ Affair” is an all-inclusive fundraiser featuring live music, an open bar, fine cuisine and an amazing assortment of silent auction items.

Location: The Chicory, 610 S. Peters St. Tickets: Door: $60; Advance: $50 Contact: 432-8552, savbenefit@gmail. com

Nov. 10. 26th annual All Saints Soiree - A Cocktail Gala Benefits: Save Our Cemeteries Event Info.: The 1920s-themed cocktail gala will offer a silent auction, food, cocktails, dancing and music by Ingrid Lucia and the Courtyard Kings.

Location: First NBC Building, 210 Baronne St. Tickets: Patron: $100; Soiree: $65 Contact: 525-3377, SaveOurCemeteries. org Nov. 10. Odyssey Ball Benefits: New Orleans Museum of Art Event Info.: This year’s “Odyssey Ball” will mark the opening of “Lifelike,” an exhibition organized by the Walker Art Center of Minneapolis, Minn., which features an international, multi-generational roster of artists - including Andy Warhol and Chinese artist Ai Weiwei - who painstakingly recreate the everyday objects around us and transform them into something desirable and compelling. Entertainment will be provided by BRW, and the ball will also include silent and live auctions featuring one-of-a-kind items; valet parking; food by the Ralph Brennan Restaurant Group; St. James Cheese Co. stations; a cigar bar; specialty drinks; “dot” ice cream; and a late-night menu.

Location: New Orleans Museum of Art, 1 Collins Diboll Circle Tickets: VIP: $1,000; Patron: $500; Ball for NOMA members: $150; 40 and under $95 Contact: 658-4121 Nov. 10. White Elephant Sale & Auction Benefits: Patio Planters of the Vieux Carré Event Info.: An auction, yard sale and raffle featuring pieces from some of the best French Quarter businesses, restaurants, hotels, art galleries and shops.

Location: 721 Saint Philip St. Tickets: Free Contact: 523-6226 Nov. 10. Hurry Up and Say “I Do” at the Pitot House Benefits: Louisiana Landmarks Society Event Info.: A new, one-day event for weddings, commitment ceremonies and vow renewals, the event will provide all the necessities for a beautiful ceremony. Each slot is 45 minutes, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., for the couple and 20 guests with a seated ceremony and champagne toast. (Call for details.)

Location: Pitot House, 1400 Moss St. Tickets: Prime time slots: $500 to $750 Contact: 482-0312

Nov. 10. Celebrity Waiters VI Benefits: Bridge House/Grace House Event Info.: Featuring celebrity waiters serving lunch to guests.

Location: Hyatt Regency Hotel, 601 Loyola Ave. Tickets: Individual: $75; Sponsorships available; Tips encouraged Contact: 821-7135 Nov. 14. Historic Houses Society Annual Gala Benefits: Leadership Circle of the Historic Houses Society Event Info.: The Ralph Brennan Restaurant Group caters this year’s annual party to honor the Leadership Circle of the Historic Houses Society. The funds raised will enable the society to continue their mission of preservation, interpretation and education as well as the on-going operations of the museums.

Location: Costello Home in the Garden District Tickets: N/A Contact: Jennifer Daly, jenniferd@hgghh. org Nov. 15. Natl. Philanthropy Day Luncheon Benefits: Association of Fundraising Professionals – New Orleans Event Info.: A special day set aside to recognize and pay tribute to great contributions that philanthropy and philanthropists have made to our lives, community and world. This year the AFP of New Orleans celebration will be hosted by Nell Nolan.

Location: Celestin Ballroom, Hyatt Regency New Orleans, 601 Loyola Ave. Tickets: Non-members: $75; AFP members: $60; Patron party: an additional $25 Contact: 348-3500 Nov. 16. Azucar Ball Benefits: New Orleans Hispanic Heritage Foundation Event Info.: The “Azucar Ball” is the premier black-tie event for the Hispanic community in New Orleans. There will be non-stop dancing, food from New Orleans’ finest restaurants, a silent auction and the presentation of the Galvez Cup, which recognizes an individual or individuals who have made an impact on the Hispanic community in New Orleans.

Location: Mardi Gras World (East Bank), 1380 Port of New Orleans Place Tickets: N/A Contact: 595-513

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Dec. 7. Tree of Recovery Benefits: Bridge House/Grace House Event Info.: Donations are made in honor or in memory of loved ones; these honorees are given an ornament that’s hung on a tree in Lakeside Mall. At the ceremony, all names are read and choirs entertain with holiday songs.

Location: Lakeside Shopping Mall, 3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie Tickets: N/A Contact: 821-7135 Dec. 8-9. 37th annual Holiday Home Tour Benefits: Preservation Resource Center of New Orleans Event Info.: Join in on this annual self-guided tour through several Garden District homes that are beautifully decorated for the holiday season. The tour also includes access to an expansive holiday boutique and a professionally catered café at the tour headquarters at Trinity Episcopal Church.

Location: Trinity Episcopal Church, 1329 Jackson Ave. Tickets: $35 Contact: 581-7032 Dec. 12. Fête De Nöel Benefits: Ladies Leukemia League Event Info.: This annual luncheon will include a holiday fashion show provided

by Dillard’s, a silent auction and a parade of prizes.

Location: Hilton New Orleans Riverside, 601 Loyola Ave. Tickets: $65 Contact: (985) 703-0831 Dec. 16. Holiday Home Tour Benefits: Patio Planters of the Vieux Carré Event Info.: This self-guided walking tour includes interesting architectural styles and home furnishings, as well as a variety of collections of Christmas decorations.

Location: Throughout the French Quarter Tickets: $20; 12 and under free; tickets available at Creole Delicacies (533 St. Ann St. at Jackson Square) and French Quarter Gem & Lapidary (527 St. Philip St.) Contact: 529-9755 F

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bev entertaining

By Bev Church

Bright Birthday Bash

My sister Linda and I have birthdays that are a week apart, so we usually celebrate together, but this time I surprised her with a family dinner. She loves bright colors, simple but great food, Arpege perfume and flowers that don’t have a strong smell – but she especially loves her family.

I used items that I already had: a Balinese umbrella; vases covered with decorative sleeves; birthday cake favor boxes filled with Sucré candies; butterfly clips; placemats covered with leaves and flowers; and shoe-shaped placecard holders. I found the chicken pillows at Pier 1, which I gave her as one of her presents along with Arpege perfume, a great artsy necklace and a cute new blouse.

The menu included a salad of lump crabmeat, Creole tomatoes, Vidalia onions, fresh basil with butter lettuce; grilled fish, corn and crawfish maque choux; and for dessert we had birthday cake with Brocato’s raspberry ice.

A September supper and birthday celebration

Linda Bkork photographs

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FACING PAGE: The table set up for the party. TOP, LEFT: Placemats covered with leaves and flowers. TOP, RIGHT: Take four to five stems of yellow Oriental lilies and tie them together in two places, then plunge them into the center of an oasis-filled vase. Surround the lilies with hot-pink gerbera daisies and roses, and then add a layer of hot orange roses. BOTTOM, RIGHT: The butterfly clip attached to a hot-pink fabric overlay.

BOTTOM, LEFT: RosĂŠ wine in a wine cooler accented with orange roses.

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By Mallory Lindsly

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Grevemberg – Fromherz

Eugenie DeJean Grevemberg and Kurt Wolfe Fromherz have known each other through mutual friends for more than a decade. In May 2009 Eugenie and Kurt ran into each other at a wedding in New Orleans. They danced together the whole night and the rest is history.

During a trip to Navarre Beach with a group of friends in May 2011, Kurt surprised Eugenie by proposing on the beach at sunset. They celebrated the engagement with their friends all weekend. Following the wedding, the newlyweds spent an extra night in New Orleans before traveling to Virgin Gorda in

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the British Virgin Islands for a week. Eugenie makes custom clothes and window treatments.

Kurt is a Manufacturer’s Representative for Waters and David Company. The couple is renovating a house in Uptown New Orleans. F Bride: Eugenie DeJean Grevemberg Groom: Kurt Wolfe Fromherz Bride’s Parents: Mr. and Mrs. James Thomas Grevemberg

Groom’s Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Fabian Kammer Fromherz III

Date of Wedding: June 9, 2012 Ceremony Location: Academy of the Sacred Heart Chapel

Reception Location: New Orleans Country Club Coordinator: Gina Genovese Celebrant: Father Clyde LeBlanc S.J. Ceremony Music: Kay Higginbotham, Randy Higginbotham, Kellen Ranger and Matthew Ernst

Wedding Gown: Christos silk organza hand embroidered strapless sweetheart neckline gown with organza flowers and scalloping on skirt; veil: cathedral-length lace mantilla with silk tulle and Alençon lace Maid of Honor: Ellen Rogers Logan Bridesmaids: Katherine Powell Arnold, Elizabeth Claire Marie Connick, Lacey Veale Dippel, Kelly Ann Finegan, Eleanor Binkley Fromherz, Katharine Oliver Gilly, Caroline Sadie Gray, Clare Louise Landry, Claire Adams Noonan and Alicia Marie Repeczky Bridesmaids’ Dresses: Lula Kate knee-length white seersucker halter top with neck ruffle gown Ring Bearer: Joseph Bernard Fromherz Groom’s Attire: White linen suit from Perlis and custom NOLA Couture tie Best Man: Bernard Reusch Fromherz Groomsmen: Gary Hyder Brewster Jr., George Moore Gilly Jr., Jordan Douglas Edwin Guidry, Jeremy Wallace Jeanfreau, Marcel Andre Marquette, Benjamin Blair Montgomery, Ewell Cardwell Potts IV, David Joseph Saltaformagio, David Provosty Taylor Jr. and William Emmett Wolf Ushers: Oliver Stanislaus Delery III, William Kenneth Connor Dippel and Robert Thomas Garrity III Groomsmen’s attire: White linen suits with custom NOLA Couture ties Ushers’ attire: White linen suits with custom NOLA Couture ties Rings: Kurt’s wedding band belonged to Eugenie’s great-grandfather and then her grandfather.

Eugenie’s engagement ring is from Boudreaux’s Jewelers with the center diamond from Kurt’s greatgrandmother. Eugenie’s wedding band is also from Boudreaux’s.

Florist: Meade Wenzel Caterer: New Orleans Country Club Wedding Cake: The Royal Cakery Groom’s Cake: The Royal Cakery Photographer: Grevy Photography Videographer: Bob Eutsler Hair: Chris Kijko Makeup: Sunny Kijko Music: Johnny Parker Band and The Tip Tops

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student activist

By Mallory Lindsly

Jessie Ledet

Mount Carmel Academy

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Jessie Ledet is a sophomore at Mount Carmel Academy, where she’s on the Junior Varsity softball team. Last year, her softball team decided to set a goal to raise $15,000 for the Alzheimer’s Association.

Ledet had a personal family connection with the disease and wanted to raise money to help find a cure. “It was really tough watching my grandfather suffer from Alzheimer’s,” Ledet says, “and it was even harder watching my family get all worked up and depressed about the situation. I decided to get into all this Alzheimer’s business because I didn’t want other families to have to suffer as mine did.”

The softball team started its fundraising goals by sponsoring a golf tournament that raised more than $7,000. They also sponsored two painting parties at Painting with a Twist in Gretna and a kickball tournament.

Since all of the other events were geared towards adults, Ledet wanted to host an event where students would be able to become involved and make a difference. With this in mind, she recruited members of her Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) to help run the tournament; her

CYO even had a team participate.

The kickball tournament was a hit – having a total of 12 teams participating and raising $3,000.

By the time the Alzheimer’s walk came around, Ledet’s team, Buddy’s Crew, won first place and raised more than $15,000. In total the team raised $18,789. Ledet says, “Knowing I made a difference was definitely the most rewarding experience. I feel that I have gained a sense of accomplishment by doing these activities.”

Ledet volunteered to give back to the community. She says, “You never know whose family is going through what you’re going through in your community; that’s why you should get involved. You can do anything in your community.”

Even though Mount Carmel requires its students to perform service hours each year, Ledet went above and beyond the required number of service hours.

She dedicated much of her free time for all of these events and fundraising efforts.

“I know that some people dread service hours, but if you find something that you like to do it becomes fun,” says Ledet.

Ledet would love to pursue a career in the medical field but doesn’t think that she wants to study Alzheimer’s disease. In the future she would love to become a pediatrician because she loves working with kids.

Ledet also helps her parents with her two little sisters and babysits a neighbor’s children on a regular basis. All of this exposure helps her learn the proper way to treat a child when he or she has a bruise from falling down or a stomachache from eating too much candy. She hopes to continue a partnership in supporting the Alzheimer’s Association while she furthers her studies in the medical field. F cheryl gerber photograph

to your health

By Billy Katz and Hudson Ellis

Making Minutes Count Dear Guys, I really want to work out but there’s no way I can spend an hour or two on a treadmill every day. Can you recommend some “quick fix” cardio exercises that will help me shift a few pounds?

Linda Elder Old Metairie It is a great start just wanting new cardiovascular exercises; in addition to shedding pounds, it can help reduce the risk of heart attack, diabetes and some cancers, and also helps to keep your brain sharp.

The best news however, is that there’s a slew of research that shows that HIIT (high intensity interval training) can be done in as little as four minutes!

At Ontario’s McMaster University, a study compared two groups of men who cycled either one to two hours a day or in four to six 30-second bursts at their highest intensity. After two weeks, both groups showed the same physical changes. Another study showed one minute at your maximum capacity followed by one minute of recovery, repeated 10 times, produced good improvements in cardiovascular strength and sugar regulation.

A Japanese study showed a regime of 20 seconds of maximum effort followed by 10 seconds of recovery repeated eight times could burn as much fat as an hour of exercise in just four minutes.

So, in theory, you could work out for four minutes instead of an hour, but that’s hard for the body to handle. The key point is that even if you see your hour of workout time whittled down to 20 or 30 minutes, it’s still worth it!

In fact, many fitness pros believe that HIIT is much better for your body than long durations of cardio because it doesn’t break down the muscle that you need to keep your metabolism up.

So, set aside 15 to 20 minutes and figure out the intensity and duration you can handle to reap the maximum benefits. If you do find another 10 minutes, definitely squeeze in some strength training, a few push-ups, and leg or chest presses. F

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4521 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans (504) 269-1213 www.ashrosary.org ash@ashrosary.org Academy of the Sacred Heart is a Catholic, independent, college preparatory school for girls with two great campuses serving toddlers through grade 12. Open House for Toddlers - Grade 4 will be Wed., Nov.7, and Open House for Grades 5-12 will be Wed., Oct. 24, both from 5:00 pm -7:00 pm. Informal tours are available on select Tuesdays or call to schedule a private tour.

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL

2001 Leon C Simon, New Orleans (504) 286-2600 www.benfranklinhighschool.org lynn_jenkins@benfranklinhighschool. org Benjamin Franklin High School was

founded in 1957 to prepare students of high academic achievement to be successful in life. Franklin is consistently ranked as a “top public high school in the nation” by U.S. News and World Report, Newsweek and Business Week magazines and is the No. 1 public school in the state.

Admissions Open House is Thursday, October 6th from 6 – 8 pm.

Isidore Newman School

1903 Jefferson Ave., New Orleans (504) 896-6323 www.newmanschool.org Founded in 1903 to enrich New Orleans by educating its best and brightest students regardless of socio-economic status, Newman continues that mission today.

With high academic standards and continued success in athletics, the arts and extra-curricular activities, Newman remains committed to

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LOUISE S. MCGEHEE SCHOOL

2343 Prytania St., New Orleans (504) 561-1224 www.mcgeheeschool.com Celebrating a century of excellence in education, Louise S. McGehee School is an all-girls’ college preparatory school for grades Pre-K through 12. Founder Louise S. McGehee was an incredible visionary whomade it her mission to build a school for girls that would focus on the individual student and foster a lifelong love of learning.

Admission Open Houses for Pre-K-grade 4, 8:30-10am: October 11; November 8; January 10 & 17. Open Houses for grades 5-12, 4-6pm: October 11; January 17.

Metairie Park Country Day School

300 Park Road, Metairie (504) 837-5204 www.mpcds.com Country Day teaches 21st century skills, with a hands-on approach that prepares pre-K through grade 12 students to think creatively while tackling a challenging curriculum.

Pre-Kindergarten: Oct. 25th at 6:30pm; Middle & Upper School: Nov. 14, 6:30pm; KindergartenGrade 5; Jan. 10, 8:30am; Middle & Upper School: Jan. 24, 8:15am.

MOUNT CARMEL ACADEMY

7027 Milne Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70124-2395 (504) 288-7626 www.mcacubs.com admissions@mcacubs.org Mount Carmel Academy, a four-time Top 50 Catholic High School in the United States and twicerecognized Blue Ribbon School of Excellence, is a secondary school for girls, grades 8-12, conducted by the Sisters of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. The school’s mission is to provide young women the opportunity to develop their God-given talents through academic excellence and co-curricular programs, and empower them to develop zeal for their faith with a commitment to prayer and service. Prospective students and their parents are invited to their annualOpen House, Thursday, October 11, 2012, 3:00-7:00 PM. Tours are available by appointment.

NEW ORLEANS JEWISH DAY SCHOOL

3747 W. Esplanade Ave., Metairie (504) 887-4091 www.nojds.com dmarsh@nojds.com The New Orleans Jewish Day School is a co-ed elementary school open to all children who wish to obtain an excellent education. Offering small classes and individual attention for students entering K - 5th grades.

Personal tours are available with Deb Marsh.

ST. ANDREW’S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL

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advertising section St. Andrew’s Episcopal School enrolls boys and girls from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 8.

St. Andrew’s utilizes small classes where students interact with teachers and grow spiritually, socially and intellectually. A strong academic program, enhanced by state-of-thearttechnology includes Spanish, Chinese, music, chapel, fine arts, athletics, and library skills. Student publications, dramatics, interscholastic sports, and community service round out the program.

ST. GEORGE’S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL

923 Napoleon Ave., New Orleans (504) 891-5509 www.stgeorgesepiscopal.com St. George’s Episcopal School is a co-ed, independent school with classes from preschool (ages 1-3) through eighth grade. Known for its concept of “customized education,” St. George’s combines small classes and enrichment programs to help each student achieve success. St. George’s has the lowest studentto-teacher ratio (five to one) of any school in our area.

ST. LOUIS KING OF FRANCE

1600 Lake Ave., New Orleans (504) 833-8224 www.slkfschool.com St. Louis King of France Catholic School is located in Metairie and has been a beacon of Catholic

education to studentssince 1953.

We are a co-educational school serving 6-week old infants through the 7th Grade. SLKF is a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. SLKF has a low student/ teacher ratio. We are proud to offer SLKF students a “private” school education for the price of Archdiocesan tuition.

ST. MARTIN’S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL

225 Green Acres, Metairie (504) 733-0353 www.stmsaints.com St. Martin’s Episcopal School is a coeducational, independent college preparatory day school for students from age 2 through twelfth grade.

St. Martin’s is a vibrant learning community with a rich history, engaging and bright students, topnotch faculty, nationally recognized academic, artistic, and athletic programs, and a state of the art campus second to none in the greater New Orleans area. We encourage you to visit our beautiful 18-acre campus for a personal tour or at our Open Houses: Age 2-Grade 5: Wed. Oct 10th 9am, Sat., Oct. 27th 10am, Tues. Nov. 27th 9am; Grades 6-12: Sat. Oct. 18th 4pm, 6-12: Sat. Nov.10th 10am and Tues. Nov. 27th 4pm. Age 2- Grade 12: Wed., Jan. 16th 9 am.

STUART HALL SCHOOL FOR BOYS

2032 S. Carrollton Ave., New Orleans (504) 861-1954 www.stuarthall.org Stuart Hall School for Boys is an independent school offering a Catholic education to students PK3 through seventh grade. The faculty and staff are dedicated to working with parents to help each child build a foundation for life centered on a love for learning, a desire to help others, and a commitment to Gospel values.

TRINITY EPISCOPAL SCHOOL

1315 Jackson Ave., New Orleans (504) 525-8661 trinitynola.com Trinity is a Pre-kindergarten through eighth grade coeducational school located in the Garden District. Trinity offers a rigorous curriculum that applies the latest and best educational practices, fostering the intellectual, spiritual, moral and physical development of our students within

a creative and nurturing learning environment. Open Houses for grades PK-8 take place Oct. 19, Nov. 2 & 9, and Jan. 11, all at 8:45am.

URSULINE ACADEMY

2635 State St., New Orleans (504) 866-5295 www.ursulineneworleans.org admissions@ursulineneworleans.org Ursuline Academy, founded in 1727, is a Catholic school for girls offering a strong educational environment from early childhood through a college preparatory secondary program. Ursuline fosters spiritual formation, academic excellence, and a life-long commitment to Serviam: I will serve. An All-Academy Open House will be held Sunday, October 14 from 1-3 p.m. •

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september snapshots

By Gabrielle Bethancourt

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2. Rabbi Edward Paul Cohn and artist Tim Trapolin, who unveiled a new portrait of Rabbi Cohn. The Temple Sinai Gala honored Rabbi Cohn for 25 years of devoted service to Temple Sinai. 3. Calvin Duncan, Marcus Kondkar, Thom Wilson and honorary attendee Laurie White attended the Innocence Project New Orleans annual gala on Wednesday, May 2.

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6 4. M. Lizbeth Talbott and Kim Haddow attended the Innocence Project New Orleans annual gala, which celebrated INPO’s 11 years of freeing innocent prisoners in Louisiana and Mississippi. 5. Vivian Kain, Buzzy McFerrin, Darlene Santana, Lydia Benson, Dale Standifer and Larisa Gray present a donation from the Pussyfooters’ 2012 Blush Ball proceeds on Saturday, May 12. 6. Rabbi Berk and Shannie Goldstein posed with Rabbi David Goldstein at his 75th birthday celebration at Touro Synagogue on Sunday, May 20.

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7. Rabbi Goldstein received a Certificate of Proclamation from the Mayor presented by co-chair Scott Cowen at the Rabbi’s 75th birthday celebration. 8.

Phyllis Nitzkin, NCJW Past President; Tricia Kirschman, NCJW Boiard Member; Madelyn Schenk, NCJW HIPPY Committee and Babs Isaacson, NCJW HIPPY Committee enjoy the “HIPPY” luncheon on Friday, June 8. 9. Carol Good, NCJW chair of Hippy, poses with clippings of featuring highlights of “25 years of HIPPY”.

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12 10. NCJW HIPPY committee members Mischelll Troy, Katherine Ellis, Sigdeegah Abdul-Abeel, Carol Good and Tricia Kirschman pose at the HIPPY luncheon on Friday, June 8. 11. Burlesque headliner Angela Eve and trumpeter James Andrews enjoy the sixth annual “Bourbon and Burlesque” fundraiser on Saturday, June 16, benefiting the Contemporary Arts Center.

12. Over 700 patrons enjoyed the sixth annual “Bourbon & Burlesque” fundraiser, directed by Event Coordinator Bethany Lemanski.

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1907 Palmer Avenue.................................................................................. $3,975,000 10 Nassau Drive ........................................................................................ $2,800,000 1527 Washington Ave ............................................................................... $1,580,000 3721 St. Charles Unit A ............................................................................... $880,000 2001-03 S. Carrollton ................................................................................... $685,000 636 Webster.................................................................................................. $648,000 41 Versailles Blvd.......................................................................................... $590,000 70 Versailles Blvd.......................................................................................... $310,000

1444 Henry Clay Ave ................................. SOLD ................................... $2,600,000 625 St. Charles PHA ................................. SOLD ................................... $1,675,000 13 Nassau - lot............................................ SOLD ................................... $1,575,000 5508 Hurst ................................................. SOLD ................................... $1,549,000 1314 Napoleon Unit 9 ................................ SOLD ................................... $1,540,000 824 Ursulines .............................................. SOLD ................................... $1,395,000 6035 Laurel St ............................................ SOLD ...................................... $948,000 621 Arabella ............................................... SOLD ...................................... $849,000 5914 Coliseum St. ...................................... SOLD ...................................... $835,000 303 Audubon St ......................................... SOLD ...................................... $788,000 6021 Constance St...................................... SOLD ...................................... $695,000 405 Audubon St ......................................... SOLD ...................................... $685,000 534 Arabella ............................................... SOLD ...................................... $679,000

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www.EleanorFarnsworth.com 1415 Third Street .........................................$12,500,000 4717 St Charles Avenue......SOLD...............$6,000,000 16 Audubon Place .............. SOLD ..............$4,500,000 521 Gov. Nicholls................SOLD...............$3,750,000 1516 Robert Street .........................................$3,100,000 1433 Philip Street ...........................................$3,000,000 1776 State Street .............................................$2,975,000 5614 St. Charles Avenue................................$2,500,000 3 Poydras Street #9E/F ........SOLD...............$2,300,000 906 S. New Hampshire Avenue......SOLD...............$2,199,000 1413 Philip Street ...........................................$2,020,000 1518 First Street ..................SOLD...............$1,750,000 1415 Cadiz Street ...............SOLD...............$1,700,000 2708 Coliseum Street ..........SOLD...............$1,625,000 4613 St. Charles Avenue.....SOLD...............$1,600,000 576 Audubon Street ............SOLD...............$1,595,000 2721 St Charles Avenue 3A ..........................$1,559,000 2707 Coliseum Street ..........SOLD...............$1,490,000 2507 Prytania Street ............SOLD...............$1,490,000 1542 Calhoun Street ...........SOLD...............$1,450,000 5726 St. Charles Avenue......SOLD...............$1,400,000 1205 Philip Street .................SOLD...............$1,399,000 4917 St. Charles Avenue......SOLD...............$1,370,000 71607 Riverside Drive ...................................$1,350,000 1732 Palmer Avene ........................................$1,300,000 447 Audubon Street ........... SOLD ..............$1,300,000 9 Blanc Place ........................SOLD...............$1,300,000 1578 Calhoun Street ...........SOLD...............$1,300,000 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 4901 St. Charles Avenue......SOLD...............$1,100,000 2006 Jefferson Avenue........SOLD...............$1,100,000

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 1137 Nashville Avenue ..................................... $999,000 1844 State Street ..................SOLD.................. $995,000 1022 Webster Street ............SOLD.................. $995,000 3447 Camp Street ................SOLD.................. $985,000 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 6161 Loyola Avenue............SOLD.................. $895,000 1205 Arabella Street ............SOLD.................. $895,000 6047 Camp Street ................SOLD.................. $850,000 704 Webster........................................................ $850,000 836 State Street ....................SOLD.................. $849,000 500 Walnut Street ................SOLD.................. $825,000 5933 Camp Street ................SOLD.................. $799,000 265 Audubon Blvd ............................................ $799,000 405 Exposition Blvd ...........SOLD.................. $755,000 1453 Arabella Street ............SOLD.................. $649,000 732 S. Beach Blvd ................SOLD.................. $649,000 1718 Valence Street .............SOLD.................. $547,000 123 Walnut Unit 304 ......................................... $525,000 1227 Royal Street Unit 4 .................................. $300,000 7337 W. Roadway Street ......3 Slips.................. $230,000 1205 St. Charles Avenue Unit #1415 ............. $194,000 5605-07 Tchoupitoulas ..................................... $150,000 1205 St. Charles Avenue Unit #416 ............... $127,000

1429 Jackson Ave $1,198,000 500 Audubon ................ SOLD ................$998,000 22 Farnham.................... SOLD ................$950,000 1566 Calhoun ................ SOLD ................$875,000 5111 Pitt ........................ SOLD ................$749,000 1240 Eighth ................... SOLD ................$725,000 1130 Cadiz ..................... SOLD ................$649,000 6308 Camp .................... SOLD ................$549,000 6219 Magazine St ......... SOLD ................$530,000 924 Bellecastle.............. SOLD ................$485,000 5120 Chestnut ............... SOLD ................$439,000 6300 Colbert St. ............ SOLD ................$419,000 4 Stilt ............................. SOLD ................$415,000 4440 Bienville..........................................$399,000 915 Cadiz ....................... SOLD ................$396,000 5828 General Diaz ........ SOLD ................$349,000 4701 Iberville...........................................$335,000 7705 Hampson .............. SOLD ................$333,000 7400 Cohn ...............................................$289,000 628 Orange .............................................$287,000 2619 St. Charles Unit C ...........................$219,000

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new orleans nostalgia

By Seale Paterson

Does a Body Good

The 1921 Milk for Health Campaign

In September 1921, after reports that New Orleans consumed less milk per capita than other United States cities, the United States Department of Agriculture, Louisiana State University and the New Orleans Association of Commerce joined forces. The result was the Milk for Health Campaign, created to promote the “consumption of more and better milk.”

Led by Miss Jessie M. Hoover, the USDA’s “milk utilization specialist,” the campaign, which ran April 17 to 22 in 1922, reached out to residents through a multifaceted system of programming that included

posters, news stories, pageants and cooking demonstrations.

A major part of the campaign was school visits, which were estimated to have reached 60,000 students. Experts went into classes and gave a demonstration and 10-minute talk about the health benefits of milk. These talks were presented through single-syllable words in a fairy tale format and at times included a song called “Doctor Milk.”

In what was the most visible part of the campaign, local stores put up window displays. These unusual displays were big draws, especially the popular Butter Cow on display at Maison Blanche. The

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Times-Picayune, describing another window, wrote “Another exhibit will be an all-day-long orgy of milk drinking by a mechanical doll.”

The New Orleans campaign was considered such a success that it was used as a blueprint for similar campaigns in neighboring parishes and states. None of those, however, had quite the same flair.

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The Butter Cow was sculpted by J.E. Wallace of Lincoln, Nebraska, a sculptor who exhibited nationwide, and “who expresses his art almost entirely in terms of butter.” Four hundred pounds of butter were used for the sculpture, and the display was kept refrigerated by 1,500 pounds of ice per day. It was extremely popular, attracting huge crowds daily, requiring an iron bar to be placed across the window to keep people from crushing it, as well as police presence for crowd control. Image provided courtesy of The New Orleans Public Library.