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(standing left to right) event co-chair Dana Hansel, co-chair David Waller and Genevieve Munson Trimble Director Paul M. Soniat; (seated) New Orleans Botanical Garden Foundation President Anne Abbott and co-chair Marlene Donovan for The New Orleans Botanical Garden Foundation’s “Magic in the Moonlight.”

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This year, The New Orleans Botanical Garden Foundation will honor the Garden Study Club of New Orleans for their sustained support of the garden throughout the years at their annual “Magic in the Moonlight” event. The intimate al fresco dinner fête held on the grounds of the New Orleans Botanical Garden, hosted by President Anne Abbott and Genevieve Munson Trimble Director Paul M. Soniat, incorporates the natural beauty of the space and twinkling lights to create a truly enchanting atmosphere.

Only in its third year, the magical event chaired by Dana Hansel, David Waller and Marlene Donovan is already at maximum seating capacity. This year’s gathering will feature chef Aaron Burgau of Patois who will prepare a four-course seated dinner, and Dr. Michael White will provide entertainment throughout the evening. Guests will have the opportunity to bid on fabulous auction items such as a villa stay in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico and an original painting by Cleland Powell.

The funds raised from this year’s event will be directed to the construction of a new entrance to the Botanical Garden and Storyland. The organization aims to begin the initial phases of the project in 2014.

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Photographed by Jeffery Johnston

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20 features 20 A Heartfelt Evening

The American Heart Association holds their annual extravaganza.

22 Cooking Up Goodness

Star chefs unite for two of the city’s philanthropic organizations.

28 Take a Bow

Benefactors gather to support the 20th anniversary of the NOBA/NORDC Center for Dance.

30 A World of Whimsy

The Louisiana Children’s Museum gives children a multicultural experience.

24 Giving for Creativity

32 Juleps in June, an

NOCCA’s “Art and Soul” is presented at its new property.

26 Let’s Get to Business

Distinguished businessmen and women gather for a night of celebration.

The Faulkner Society’s annual garden party.

34 Leading the Crusade

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Ode to the Arts

Cancer Crusaders holds its annual fundraiser to benefit cancer research.

36 Housing House Party

The NDF brings benefactors together to support the city’s first-time homebuyers.

38 A Sunday by Emeril

Chef Emeril Lagasse sponsors the 18th annual “Sunday at Emeril’s.”

41 Fashionable New Orleanians

Five locals who support in style By lauren lab o r de

47 Special Section:

St. Charles Avenue’s Registry

of Charitable Events, September-December 2013

comp iled by Sh anno n D o nal ds o n and Nina Tak ah as h i

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18 standards 8 A Note From Bev 10 Cruisin’ the Crescent

18 The Dish

Crabbing on the Lake: Two new restaurants on Lakeshore Drive.

b y s h e l b y w e stf eldt

12 Skin Deep

54 Entertaining With Bev

As Seen on TV: Are these products too good to be true?

By Cat Wall Aschaffenburg

14 What’s Hot: Fall Fashion

Accessories

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16 On the Menu

Broiled Fish Bliss: Chef Greg Sonnier of Kingfish shares his Broiled Boneless Whole Fish with Heirloom Tomatoes, Sweet Onions, Shaved Parmesan and Citrus Thyme Vinaigrette.

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by Gwendoly n Knap p

Find Your Favor: Jazz up your fall parties with presents for your guests by bev ch urch

56 With This Ring

Sanders – Villere

58 Young Bloods

Katie VanDeventer – Founder, YLC Recycles

by Lindsay Mack

62 Shop Talk

CeCe Colhoun – Owner, CeCe Shoe

by Mirell a C ame r an

64 Shop Talk

Lisa Swords – Owner, Town and Country Bridal Salon & Ladies Apparel

by Mirell a C ame r an

68 Snapshots

by nina tak ah as h i

72 Nostalgia

“The Last Ride:” The event that marked the end of Pontchartrain Beach.

by Seale P at e r s o n

Volume 17 Issue 4

Editorial Executive Editor Bev Church Editor Morgan Packard Art Director Tiffani Reding Amedeo Beauty Columnist Cat Wall Aschaffenburg Society Columnist Shelby Westfeldt Mills Associate Editors Haley Adams, Lauren LaBorde Intern Shannon Donaldson, Paige Nulty and Nina Takahashi Advertising Sales Manager Jill Varney (504) 830-7219, Jill@MyNewOrleans.com Account Executive Brittany Brady Sales Assistant Erin Azar Production/Web Manager Staci McCarty Production Designer Antoine Passelac Administration Chief Executive Officer Todd Matherne President Alan Campell Executive Vice President/Editor-in-Chief Errol Laborde Executive Assistant Kristi Ferrante Distribution Manager Christian Coombs Subscriptions Erin Duhe (504) 830-7231

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a note from bev The Good Shepherd School’s “Fall Gala,” co-chaired by Victoria White Baudier, Lesley White Tarantino and Cassie Preston (pictured here at the school’s library), will be held on October 4 at 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Theater. Founded in 2001 by Father Harry Tompson, S.J., The Good Shepherd School provides year-round, extended-day education to kindergarten through seventh grade children.

The annual “Fall Gala” celebrates the students’ accomplishments and serves as the primary source of funding for the school’s continued efforts to give at-risk children the opportunity to build brighter futures. This year’s event will feature local cuisine, music, raffles and live and silent auctions. For more information and to purchase tickets, contact Development Director, Jamie Roy by calling 598-9399 or mailing jroy@thegoodshepherdschool.org.

“Magic in the Moonlight,” a benefit for the New Orleans Botanical Garden, has become one of the most exciting new fundraisers in New Orleans, so save the date: Friday, October 18.

We are honored to have on our cover Anne Abbott, the President of the New Orleans Botanical Garden Foundation; Paul Soniat, Genevieve Munson Trimble Director; and gala co-chairs Dana Hansel, David Waller and Marlene Donovan. This year, the Garden Study Club of New Orleans will be honored for their sustained support of the Botanical Garden.

They promise a truly magical evening starting at 6 p.m. A four-course seated dinner prepared by chef Aaron Burgau of Patois will be served on the grounds of the garden underneath beautifully lit oak trees. Dr. Michael White and his band will play during and after dinner. Call soon for reservations so you can experience this incredible evening: 483-9386 In this month’s feature, check out our Fashionable New Orleanians! We are thrilled

to show off the styles of Ellen Manning, Tiffany Napper, Mark Romig, Anna Lecorgne Schaefer and Kristin Shannon as they discuss their style and their favorite charities.

This month also features our largest ever Registry of Charitable Events for September through December that we’ve ever printed!

Be sure to mark your calendars now so you don’t miss out on one of these fabulous events that support all the great nonprofits in our Greater New Orleans area!

Not included in that list but also taking place this month are two events for Crimestoppers.

On Wednesday, September 11, “Spend an Evening With” Dr. John, Bobby Rush, Sheléa and Blinddog Smokin’ at Generations Hall. And on Saturday, September 28 at Mardi Gras World, celebrate Crimestoppers’ 15th annual’ “La Masque Carnivale.” For more information and to purchase tickets to both events, contact Darlene at 837-8477.

I also want to tell you about a cute new store at 3512 Magazine

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St., specializing in accessories, costumes and gifts with an Aisan twist called Kawaii NOLA. Stop by and meet husband and wife team Adam and Kanako Richard and pick up some Sanrio (Hello Kitty) items or visit them online at KawaiiNola.com.

And dream of cooler days while reading our What’s Hot for Fall Fashion Accessories, featuring the best of the new season from earrings to shoes.

News flash! My website is updated … You will be getting special offers for books and décor to make your next celebration a success.

So start planning those Saints and Pelican parties and “WOW” them with some of the great ideas! F

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cruisin’the crescent

By Shelby Westfeldt mills

This column marks my second year writing for St. Charles Avenue, and like my fist year, I’ve learned so much about our wonderful city. As I’ve said before, New Orleans has been a huge influence in my writing. I have written about all different aspects of the Big Easy, the architecture, the music, the parties, and most importantly, the people. I once referred to our city as a “magnet” because no matter where you live at the moment, if you were raised in New Orleans chances are you’ll come back. This city is so unique that once you grow up here it’s very hard to call someplace else home.

I have lived in a handful of cities other than New Orleans and I never felt settled anywhere but here. Right about the time I started writing for the Avenue I had just started a long distance relationship with my now husband. As his graduation neared I became nervous – he had worked so hard for his graduate degree and I wasn’t sure New Orleans had enough opportunities in his field. When I brought up my feelings about this he said, “There’s no question; I’m moving to New Orleans.

I’ve lived a ton of places and New Orleans is by far the most welcoming to an outsider. I feel very at home there.”

So two years later as I sit here doing something I love, married to someone I love and living somewhere I love, I have to thank this great city for making it all possible. You have been my inspiration for writing and the reason my husband and I now reside here. We are truly blessed to live in a city where people from all over feel comfortable calling home. F

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Charlotte Laborde celebrated her first birthday with a pink-and-white themed “Beeday” party, which was hosted by her parents Brian and Elisabeth Laborde at their home. The menu included mini grilled cheese sandwiches, beehive cake pops and cupcakes from Mandeville Bake Shop. The adults sipped on 1 “stingers,” the signature cocktail, and went home with pink sidewalk chalk shaped like bumble bees.

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The World Trade Center of New Orleans board members and committee members gathered at the Plimsoll Club for a preview party discussing the details of the “Louisiana International Trade Gala.” The gala will be held on October 11 at the National World War II Museum and will celebrate the Louisiana International trade community. During the black-tie event, Senator Mary Landrieu will be honored with presentation of The World Trade Center’s Eugene J. Schreiber award. After the sit 3 down dinner, a silent auction will be held where guests can bid on artifacts from the former World Trade Center Building.

For more information about the gala, visit wtcno.org.

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3. Jennie Campbell, Jimmy Roussel and Frank Stewart Jr. 4.

Dr. George Schneider, WTC President David Kearney and WTC board member Bobby Brannon 5. WTC CEO Dominik Knoll, gala committee member Eliza Brierre and Denis Kelly 6. Birthday girls Nicole Laan and Rebecca Laborde celebrate with Courtney Guste in the Wine Room at Dickie Brennan’s restaurant Tableau.

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skin deep

By Cat Wall Aschaffenburg

As Seen on TV Are these products too good to be true?

From time to time I see beauty products on TV or on the shelves of a drugstore. They pique my interest, yet I hesitate, wondering “Are they too good to be true?” I went shopping for a few of them, and this is what I discovered:

Bumpits: Hair Volumizing Leave-In Inserts

“From flat to fabulous in seconds!” claims Bumpits, the hair volumizing tool that’s helped shape the ultimate Jersey Shore hairdo. The kit comes with three self-gripping plastic inserts that nestle underneath a layer of your hair, giving the illusion of an uplifted crown. But does this Snooki-inspired styling tool eliminate the need to tease? I tested all three sizes – small, medium and large – and if you prefer the “bump” look, use the smaller sizes for a more natural poof. Save the large version for Halloween parties and cheesy costume contests.

Smooooth Legs: All Natural Hair Removal and Exfoliator

An exfoliator that claims to buff away unwanted body hair? I had to try Smooooth Legs to see if this hairremoving pad performed. The set comes with hand- and finger-sized backing pads and attachable crystal exfoliating pads. I burnished my legs

with the contraption, but the crystal pad felt more like a nail file than an exfoliator. Unfortunately, I was left with irritated stems that still needed to be fixed.

Strap Perfect: The Ultimate Bra Strap Solution

Are you constantly pushing your bra strap up past your shoulders?

So am I, which is why I was so excited to test Strap Perfect’s solution. The product includes a thin plastic concealer clip, which you attach to both straps of your bra. After eight hours, no undergarment adjustments and a subtle boost to the bosom, Strap Perfect passed the test.

Finishing Touch: Personal Hair Remover

Wax and tweezers can get annoying when you need to eliminate hair in a short time frame. In comes Finishing Touch, a personal hair remover that looks like a vibrating hand-held shaver. But unlike a regular razor, the rotating blade merely skims the surface of the skin so you don’t get a super close shave – or stubble! I have used this electric hair remover for successful last-minute touch-ups on the face, brow, lip area and all over the body. It is essential for bikini lines.

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Super-Absorbent Hair Towel

Heel Tastic: Intensive Heel Therapy

While this absorbent terry cloth headdress has been on the market for years, I finally got to test its drying capabilities, and was impressed! Luckily, my hair stayed put and dried twice as fast compared to regular towel drying time. The sleek design also fit snugly over my wet tresses and helped reduce frizz from air-drying. The only downside is if you have longer hair the towel doesn’t quite fit all your hair without tucking your hair in the towel – I would like to see a bigger version for this reason.

Dry feet are one of the greatest universal beauty blunders, and cold weather and constant heel abuse don’t help. Even after you’ve PedEgged to submission and slathered on heavy foot cream, your tootsies can still feel rough and cracked. Fortunately, I was pleasantly impressed with Heel Tastic, a foot balm that contains nourishing neem and karanja oils. Calluses felt smoother after one application, and I noticed less dry skin buildup after a few days of constant use. If you suffer from dry winter feet, keep this beauty balm in your arsenal!

PedEgg: The Ultimate Foot File

Air Curler: Create Beautiful Full Curls in Seconds

Twisty Towel: The Original

Let us be frank – this metal contraption looks exactly like a cheese grater, but files away dead skin off your feet. You shave the bottom of your heels as you would, you guessed it, grate cheese, and the excess dry skin collects in the oval case you empty after every use. Yes, the food reference doesn’t conjure the prettiest image, but we’re actually kind of fascinated with the whole process. If you’re into feet, PedEgg makes foot exfoliation fun and pain-free! Tip: don’t apply too much pressure or you’ll have sore feet!

I had to laugh at myself as I began to use this thing after seeing the commercial, but so help me, it actually worked! However, it certainly is no replacement for a professional stylist. It took me a while to figure how to put it together before I could try it on my long hair, using several small sections. It made small, tight curls that looked really crazy until I lightly finger combed them out. The downside: It’s big and clumsy – so have a plan as to where to keep it – and you kind of feel a little silly using it. F

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By Nina Takahashi

Fall Fashion Accessories Transitioning our wardrobes from summer to fall can confound even the most stylish among us.

Digging up our long pants and sweaters from the deep recesses of our dressers is an exciting prospect for those who are ready for the extreme heat to subside and the cool breezes and colorful leaves autumn brings with it. Be ready and equipped with the latest in fashion, footwear and accessories to fully embrace the coming months with style.

1. Harken back to the roaring 1920s with this statement-making Art Deco inspired necklace designed by Lulu Frost. Pair it with any fall outfit to add an elegant twist that would make even the likes of Daisy Buchanan envious.

Angelique Shoe, 5421 Magazine St., 891-8992, AngeliqueStores.com. 2. No one ever said flats had to fall flat.

Try the Jimmy Choo Smoking flats in grey-and-black leopard print pony hair on for size to add refined sass to your wardrobe. For the thrill seekers, the Jimmy Choo Moto boots in black leather are a more edgy fall footwear option. CeCe Shoe, 5500 Magazine St., 269-6464. 3.

Admittedly, sometimes we neglect our kids’ clothes in the pursuit of our own suitable seasonal closet.

Reclaim your little one’s fashion this fall with a fun and cozy fur vest perfect for layering. This piece will undoubtedly be your child’s fall staple and her favorite wardrobe item! B Kids Boutique, 115 Metairie Road, Suite B, Metairie, 301-2954.

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4. Porter Lyons “Oil Spill” earrings are beautifully organic and understated.

Each pair is uniquely crafted with geode stone set in 22 karat silver or gold plate.

The black tar in gold hues are especially suitable for the fall season. Haute Boutique, 725 Magazine St., 522-8687, HauteNola. com. 5. This little knit dress is perfect to take you from day to dinner, mixed with leather and lace for the sophisticated girl who’s a little trendy, but very chic.

Elizabeth’s, 204 Metairie Road, 833-3717. 6.

Whether you’re going for a girl’s night out or simply trying to find the perfect fashion-forward yet laid-back boot to grab a cup of coffee with a friend, these FRYE “Lucinda Scrunch Short Boots” will fit the occasion and add a little edge to any fall outfit. FeBe, 474 Metairie Road, Suite 102, 835-5250. 7. Tory Burch’s new fall collection offers excellent options for high-quality and polished footwear. Their collection includes sophisticated slants on the classic Smoking loafer, riding boot and more. Ballin’s LTD, 721 Dante St., 866-4367, BallinsLtd.com

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on the menu

Broiled Fish Bliss

Chef Greg Sonnier of Kingfish shares his Broiled Boneless Whole Fish with Heirloom Tomatoes, Sweet Onions, Shaved Parmesan and Citrus Thyme Vinaigrette

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recipe

Broiled Boneless Whole Fish with Heirloom Tomatoes, Sweet Onions, Shaved Parmesan and Citrus Thyme Vinaigrette 2 2-pound speckled trout, flounder or redfish, scaled and completely boned with tail connected (Hint: If buying a whole fish at the grocery store, ask the fish monger to scale and hinge cut it) 2 heirloom tomatoes (yellow, Brandywine or red Creole), sliced 1 sweet onion, peeled and Julienned) 2 ounces Parmesan cheese shavings 2 cups baby lettuce 1/2 cup olive oil Citrus Thyme Vinaigrette 1 small shallot, finely chopped 3/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup Champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar 2 Tablespoons of creole mustard 3 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 Tablespoons fresh Satsuma juice 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, finely chopped 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest, finely grated Sea salt and pepper, freshly ground Combine first 8 ingredients in a small jar. Season vinaigrette to taste with sea salt and pepper. Shake to blend.

(Vinaigrette can be made 1 week ahead.)

Cover and chill. Shake before using.

Assembly: Season fish filets with sea salt and pepper, then coat with olive oil. Place in broiler for approximately 12 minutes or until fish is cooked through.

Place baby lettuces on the bottom of the plate, then top with sliced heirloom tomatoes sprinkled with sea salt, julienned onion and 2 Tablespoons of vinaigrette.

Top with shaved Parmesan and then the broiled fish. Add 1 Tablespoon of vinaigrette to finish and serve.

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the dish

By Gwendolyn Knapp

Crab cakes at The Blue Crab Restaurant

The Blue Crab Restaurant & Oyster Bar | 7900 Lakeshore Drive | 284-2898 TheBlueCrabNola.com Brisbi’s Lakefront Restaurant & Bar | 7400 Lakeshore Drive | 304-4125 BrisbisRestaurant.com Superior Seafood | 4338 St. Charles Ave. | 293-3474 SuperiorSeafoodNola.com

Two new restaurants on Lakeshore Drive Taking in a sunset at Lake Pontchartrain with a bottle of beer and a dozen raw oysters is a necessary respite from the daily grind of the city, and two new restaurant additions are making it hard to resist such essential pleasures. A drive down Lakeshore Drive toward West End Boulevard reveals that this area is being resurrected as the family-friendly,

seafood dining destination of yore, but redone with an upscale twist.

Nothing better epitomizes this rebirth than The Blue Crab Restaurant & Oyster Bar, managed

by Kent Burgess, whose family ran beloved Bucktown seafood mecca Sid-Mar’s for over 40 years. Here, the tradition of dockside dining, ice cold beer and local seafood comes to

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a wealth of crab specialties. And while there’s obviously similarities between Brisbi’s and The Blue Crab – both have fabulous views of the sunset, oyster bars, patio dining and cater to boaters – the menus’ seemingly identical items aren’t identical at all. Here the crab cakes are quite different, even in form. Not the patty-shape we often associate with crab cakes, Brisbi’s delicious version are more of a cross between the shape of a hushpuppy and a patty. The meaty, rotund cakes get a helping of horseradish sauce and balsamic reduction, giving them quite a different approach than The Blue Crab’s (which are served with remoulade). The crab dip is a take on the traditional Crab Remick (first created at the Plaza Hotel in New York around the 1920s, and beloved by Emeril), and it’s a tomato-based dip with chili, bacon and tarragon, lending a savory red-gravy flavor. At dinner, fish tacos, poor boys and other casual fare are the norm (and they have fried pickles called “frickles”), but every so often a hint of glamour enters the picture in the form of mini veal osso bucco, or the Oysters Rockefeller soup with a broth glitzed up by the addition of absinthe and silky cream. It is a fine addition to any meal, even if you’re wearing a swimsuit beneath your clothes. F

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life with a casual fine-dining atmosphere. Bartenders, including martini-expert Blake Kaiser, craft exceptional cocktails that range from tiki to impeccably classic.

An ample bottled beer selection is kept cool in two showy reach-ins behind the bar. Here, diners can teeter between totally casual (swimsuit and crokies) and chic (caftan), which is quite reflective of today’s dining trends. You can get a sazerac or a Bud Light. You can order marinated, chilled crab claws and raw oysters or get a fried oyster poor boy with fries. It is great for group dining, families or even romantic dates. Here, crab dip stays clear of gratin-style heaviness, finding a balance of blue crab, spinach and a sweeter element in a lighter manner, accompanied by gluten-free blue chips. Softshell crabs abound, deep fried on platters or in sandwich form. A Sid-Mar’s specialty, broiled (or fried) Flounder stuffed with tender, lumpy crabmeat rounds out the entrée menu and is indicative of what to expect at this new always-packed restaurant, food that already feels steeped in tradition, mainly because it is.

In the coming year, The Blue Crab will add upstairs deck space (currently, there are doors that lead to a two-story drop). A crane is also on the water, driving pilings for a 400-foot dock that will also feature a small gas station for boaters. The downstairs will also have a covered bar that should be open by next year.

Within walking distance of the Blue Crab is Brisbi’s.

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Superior Seafood isn’t on the lake, but the crabmeat stuffed mushrooms are also a wonderful accompaniment for watching the sun set over the St. Charles Avenue streetcar tracks.

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philanthropic fun

by nina takahashi

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1. Mayor Mitch and Cheryl Landrieu 2. Terrance and Stephanie Osborne with Danielle and chair Walt Leger 3. Charles and Vonda Rice with Frederick White 4. Marissa, Glen and Miranda Golemi 5. Dr. Chad and MiMi Leingang with honoree Roger Ogden 6. Dr. Nicolas Bazan and AHA Vice President Jessica Gremillion 7. Emcee Scott Walker and Leo Marsh

A Heartfelt Evening

The American Heart Association holds their annual extravaganza.

400 guests filled the grand ballroom at the Hyatt Regency to show their support for the American Heart Association in early May. Walt Leger III chaired this annual event that brings the cause of heart health and education in Louisiana to the forefront of conversation, and the event honored Dr. Roger Ogden of Ochsner Hospital for his long time support of the AHA and his invaluable involvement in its

fundraising efforts.

Guests got on their feet and moved to the music of Rockin’ Dopsie, and decorations were inspired by the “Heart and Soul” theme of the evening, with tables decorated with white roses and draped in red and gold organza and centerpieces in the form of gilded musical instruments.

The evening’s menu included seared rib eye with a port wine demi-glaze and red velvet cake

nation. This year alone the AHA for dessert. Silent auction items invested well over $2 million into included a stay at the Roosevelt groundbreaking research at many Hotel in NYC and VIP tickets to local institutions. F the Jazz & Heritage Festival.

The funds raised will allow the American Heart Association to continue the fight against cardiovascular diseases event at a glance – the leading What: “Heart and Soul Gala,” benefiting killer of men the American Heart Association and women in When: Saturday, May 11 Louisiana and the Where: Hyatt Regency New Orleans

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All of the chefs who participated in the event 4 . Emery Whalen, honoree Leah Chase and Jay Forman 5. Jamie Peckenpaugh, Jessica Bride and Fred Holley 6.

Christopher Ycaza, Peggy and Errol Laborde and chef Matt Murphy

Cooking Up Goodness

Star chefs unite for two of the city’s philanthropic organizations.

What happens when the country’s most celebrated chefs show their stuff and New Orleans’ best musicians join together for a worthy cause? Magic. This year, the John Besh Foundation and the New Orleans Wine & Food Experience collaborated to create a truly singular experience that included a celebrity chef food showcase and live music.

James Beard Award-winning chef Michelle Bernstein prepared a banana pudding and a tres leches with bourbon gel. Opting for savory protein, Besh made slow roasted lamb with warm

burrata and creamy McEwen’s polenta. Young Fellaz Brass Band performed for the VIP reception and the beginning of the party, while Kermit Ruffins headlined the evening. Following the event, the party moved to John Besh’s Borgne, where Mia Borders took the stage.

Notable items in the silent auction included a trip to Italy with a weeklong stay in a Florence villa and a dinner for 20 hosted by chefs John Besh and Aaron Sanchez. The event raised roughly $100,000 for The John Besh Foundation and for NOWFE’s

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2013 dedicated initiatives.

NOWFE works directly with area kitchens such as Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans and Acadiana to combat hunger and propagate culinary education in the New Orleans region. The John Besh foundation will use the proceeds from the event to fund two Chefs Move! scholarships that will allow the recipients to attend the International Culinary Center in New York City.

The two recipients this year, Lashandra Robinson and Kieu Tran, have recently

moved to New York and began class in late July. During the event, NOWFE also honored Ms. Leah Chase, chef and owner of Dooky Chase Restaurant, with The Ella Brennan Lifetime Achievement in Hospitality Award. F

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Meghan Donelon, Cerise Potts, co-chair Hartley Casbon and Frank Wasser 5. Suzanne and Michael Brown with Sally Perry, Margaret Beer and Debbie Marx 6. Lily, Dr. Arnold and Celia Lupin 7. Pam Williams, Brent Wood and Karen Rawls

Giving for Creativity

NOCCA’s “Art and Soul” is presented at its new property.

On May 19, 650 guests flocked to the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts’ largest annual fundraiser, “Art and Soul,” held at the organization’s beautiful Bywater facility. Chairs Hartley Casbon, marketing manager at the New Orleans Tourism Marketing Corporation, and Gregory Morey, CEO of ZeroTouchDigitial, put together the successful event. As it has for many years, The Lupin Foundation generously served as the title sponsor. IBERIABANK sponsored the patron party that featured hors d’oeuvres of Creole

crawfish cheesecake with caviar cream and white and red sangria made by NOCCA’s Culinary Arts Department. The gala that followed was catered by The Hilton New Orleans Riverside and featured specialty drinks by Plum St. Snoballs.

The Solomon Group, led by NOCCA alum Gary Solomon Jr. working with Williams Architects, provided the event’s lighting and décor that included a virtual walkthrough of the new warehouse property NOCCA is renovating to serve the needs of the organiza-

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All proceeds from the event tion’s growing programs. support the NOCCA Institute’s The highlight of the evening long-standing programs, including was the silent auction sponsored their Artist-in-Residence program by the Arlene and Joseph Meraux that draws over 100 professional Charitable Foundation. This year’s artists annually to work with local auctions featured digital bidding students. F thanks to AuctionsByCellular. In addition to the auction, guests shopped in the NOCCA Marketplace that offered event at a glance poetry books, visual What: “Art and Soul,” benefiting art, handmade jewelry, New Orleans Center for Creative Arts gourmet food items and When: Sunday, May 19 other goods created by Where: New Orleans Center for NOCCA students, alumni Creative Arts (Main Campus) and faculty.

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Let’s Get to Business

Distinguished businessmen and women gather for a night of celebration.

Phyllis M. Taylor, chairman and CEO of Taylor Energy and chairman and president of the philanthropic Patrick F. Taylor Foundation, orchestrated Junior Achievement’s annual “Business Hall of Fame,” held at the Roosevelt New Orleans on May 16. To begin the dinner festivities, members of the Business Hall of Fame in attendance were introduced in procession style by class year, escorted by fourth grade students from Lafayette Academy Charter School. Recognized for their outstanding entrepreneurial

achievements, each of the night’s honorees – Tom Benson, owner of the New Orleans Saints, Jose Suquet, CEO of the Pan-American Life Insurance Group, Michael H. Rodrigue, owner of Acme Oyster House, Patrick J. Quinian, CEO of Ochsner Health Clinic Foundation & International Services, and Roy A. Glapion, Senior Vice President of Professional Service Industries, Inc. – was featured in a video tribute and introduced by a fellow Hall of Fame laureate.

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yellow irises adorned tables and legendary Dr. Norman C. Francis. the stage.

The event’s menu boasted an All proceeds raised by the arugula and watermelon salad event benefit Junior Achievement with champagne watermelon of Greater New Orleans, which vinaigrette. The main course works with the city’s youth to included an indulgent petit filet encourage entrepreneurship and mignon with pinot noir reduction financial literacy. F and gratin potatoes. Pianist Phillip Melancon provided dinner music. Beautiful event at a glance spring floral arrangeWhat: “Business Hall of Fame,” ments designed by benefiting Junior Achievement of The Plant Gallery Greater New Orleans included antique green When: Thursday, May 16 hydrangeas, milva Where: The Roosevelt New Orleans roses, purple stock and

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Honorees Virginia Eckholdt, Deborah Alciatore, Louana DeMatteo and Suzanne Parker 4.

Sakari Morrison, honoree Dr. Bernard Jaffe, Exec. Director Jenny Hamilton and Matt Greenbaum

Take a Bow

Benefactors gather to support the 20th anniversary of the NOBA/NORDC Center for Dance.

This year, the annual “Hope and Dreams Gala” commemorated the 20th anniversary of the New Orleans Ballet Association’s partnership with the New Orleans Recreation Development Commission and the successful operation of the NOBA/NORDC Center for Dance.

In addition to NOBA’s efforts to bring world-class dancers to New Orleans, the center has now served over 12,000 children in the greater New Orleans area with more than 37,000 tuition-free dance classes, making dance accessible to all school-aged children.

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This year Deborah Alciatore, Michael Allday, Charlotte Bollinger, Jacquee Carvin, Jacquelyn B. Clarkson, Yvonne Coe, Constance Cowart, Gloria Darlak, Louana B. DeMatteo, Virginia Eckholdt, Raymond Falk, Cecile Gibson, Matthew H. Greenbaum, Teresa Guzzetta, Barbara Hymowitz, Dr. Bernard M. Jaffe, Cynthia LeBreton, Barbara Louviere, Gee MercadelTucker, Gail Moore, Suzanne

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sauce with goat cheese whipped L. Parker, Barry Schlaile, Linda potatoes. A moving 20th anniversary Skidmore-Forman, Sandi Smith, R. video was also shown, which Sonda Stacey, Leslie Stokes, Phyllis included interviews with program M. Taylor, Sandra Trout Wilson and founders such as Jackie Clarkson Joann B. Wisdom were honored and Phyllis Taylor, current students, with Orrefors crystal bowls donated program alums and more. F

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Among the vast array of auction items were a stay in a Mexican hillside villa for 10, a seven-course tasting event at a glance menu for four at Stella!

What: “Hopes and Dreams Gala,” and a Saks Fifth Avenue benefiting the NOBA/NORDC Center cosmetic and fragrance for Dance gift basket. The guests When: Saturday, May 11 were served grilled beef Where: Sheraton New Orleans Hotel tenderloin with Béarnaise

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A World of Whimsy

The Louisiana Children’s Museum gives children a multicultural experience.

Over 1,200 visitors filled the Louisiana Children’s Museum on Saturday, May 11, to travel the world. Excited children and their families explored the far-off destinations and sampled the exotic cuisine of Argentina, Brazil, China, Egypt, Ireland, Monaco, Panama and Vietnam. Dr. Margaret Butler, Classics Professor at Tulane University, acted as event chair and orchestrated an educational and fun-filled experience. This

year’s theme, “A World of Big Ideas”, focused on the inventions, innovations and advancements in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math in each represented country. Families engaged in such activities as dino digging in Argentina, working on a model of the Panama Canal, listening to unique international music and hearing children’s stories from different countries.

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featured a wide range of authentic cuisines. Visitors savored the flavors of such dishes as Brazilian pan de quejo, sweet Vietnamese rice custard and shepherd’s pie provided by chef Matt Murphy of Irish House. Throughout the event, live cultural performances took center stage.

Argentine Tango, Irish step dancing and a Vietnamese fashion show were among some of the highlights.

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1. Co-chairs Kent Osborne, Jennifer Adams, Chris Fransen and Angela Bowlin 2. Scott James, Denise Monteleone and Janet and Steve Haedicke 3. Kenneth Holditch, Julie Smith and Sybil Morial 4.

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“Juleps in June,”an Ode to the Arts The Faulkner Society’s annual garden party.

It was only fitting that the venue of the Pirate’s Alley Faulkner Society’s annual “Juleps in June” was the beautiful home of honorary chairs Greer and David Montelone of Hotel Monteleone.

The Montelone is the only hotel in the city recognized as a National Literary Landmark and has been touted as the favorite site of such literary greats as Eudora Welty, Tennessee Williams and William Faulkner.

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party held earlier in the evening, they were greeted by co-chairs Jennifer Adams, Angela Bowlin, Chris Fransen and Kent Osborne, and presented with juleps in engraved silver cups that were offered as party favors.

Monteleone’s kitchen catered the event as a special donation to the Faulkner Society. With dishes such as avocado and gazpacho shooters, mini cones filled with shrimp mousse and goat cheese popsicles, prize-wining chef Randy

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create Luna Press, an art-book Buck and sous chef Jose Manguia didn’t disappoint. Pastry chef Minh publishing house. In attendance were city-councilwoman Jackie Duong also prepared a vast array Clarkson, Rachelle O’Brien of the of exquisite pastries.

Pabst Brewing Company and New Guests of honor this year were Orleans fiction writer and E.R. the dynamic couple Josephine physician Dean Paschal. F Sacabo and Dalt Wonk. Sacabo is an internationally renowned art photograevent at a glance pher and author while What: “Juleps in June,” benefiting Wonk is a playwright the Pirate’s Alley Faulkner Society When: Friday, June 7 and poet. The two Where: Residence of Greer and recently combined their David Monteleone talents and passion to

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1. Dr. Augusto Ochoa, co-chair Joan Ingram, Dr. Prescott Deininger and co-chair Jean Rice 2. Co-president Denise Woodward with Richard Granen and co-president Pat Golemi 3. Carolyn Schlotterer, Ashton Ryan, Constance Albert and Susie Baker 4. Ray and Judy Spadafora with Cheryl Mintz and Brett Bauman

Leading the Crusade

Cancer Crusaders holds its annual fundraiser to benefit cancer research.

Since 1976, Cancer Crusaders has dedicated itself to raising funds for cancer research in the New Orleans area. The nonprofit, allvolunteer organization held one of its major fundraisers of the year, “Dancing for the Cure,” in May at the Chateau Estates Country Club. Twin sisters Jean Rice and Joan Ingram chaired the event, and along with co-presidents Denise Woodward and Pat Golemi, greeted guests as they arrived. Guests were met at the door with trays of champagne followed by hors d’oeuvres in the grand ballroom.

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artichoke and spinach spread and crab cakes were among the delicious fare offered throughout the evening. Peonies delicately floating in glass bowls accented each table, surrounded by ruched organza and tea lights. The Wise Guys kept the energy up and everyone on their feet the entire evening. Later in the night the band even jumped off stage to join the revelers on the dance floor.

The silent auction was equally as impressive as the entertainment. Lee Michaels donated a “Michele Deco” diamond watch while the Michalopoulos Gallery

the state’s major medical centers generously offered one of their to provide exceptional research, custom-framed works of art. First treatment and education.

NBC, The Lupin Foundation All proceeds from the event and the James R. Moffett Family went directly to the LCRC to Foundation were among some of strengthen their campaign to the major sponsors. attract the best and the brightest Notable guests included Dr. research doctors to New Orleans Augusto Ochoa, director of Louisiana State University’s Stanley research facilities. F S. Scott Cancer Center, and Tulane’s Dr. event at a glance Prescott Deininger.

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Charles Silbernagel, Karin Coleman, Nick Harris and Gail Richardson

Housing House Party

The NDF brings benefactors together to support the city’s first-time homebuyers.

The Neighborhood Development Foundation’s major annual fundraiser, “House Party,” was held this year in the First NBC Bank Lobby. Since 1986, the NDF has been instrumental in helping thousands of working families each year achieve their dream of home ownership. Senator Mary L. Landrieu and Michael Airhart, President of the Louisiana Mortgage Lenders Foundation, chaired the event. At a patron party, held earlier in the evening, food was provided by Marie’s

Catering Guest speakers at the gala held later in the evening included Karyn Kearney, Managing Director and Executive Vice President of the Audubon Aquarium of the Americas and Ed Marshall, Public Relations Vice President of First NBC Bank. Guests bid on silent auction items such as a 5 day/4 night Jamaican getaway for 2 in Negril and a framed giclee piece signed by Terrance Osborne.

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Black Cat Productions, and decorations were provided by NDF board chairman Brenda Richard Montgomery.

Proceeds from the event will aid The Neighborhood Development Foundation’s Financial Fitness Learning Program that is designed to provide its participants with the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to examine their financial status, build a good credit profile and create asset-building

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A Sunday by Emeril

Chef Emeril Lagasse sponsors the 18th annual “Sunday at Emeril’s.”

In early June, chef Emeril Lagasse sponsored this event at non other than his namesake restaurant, Emeril’s. 150 guests made up the intimate gathering to support the LSU Health Sciences Center Department of Psychiatry that provides many of the essential mental health services to children and adolescents in New Orleans.

The event’s honoree was Danny Conwill, a successful businessman and community leader dedicated to causes helping children and adolescents and their families.

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With a host like Lagasse, the five-course menu was sure to wow. Although there was too much delicious food to remember, highlights included barbecue shrimp, blue crab boulettes, andouille wontons and sea scallops with local tomatoes and melon. The luncheon’s floral arrangements were donated

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Lagasse sponsored the event, bar and wait staff, and valets donated their time. Music was provided by jazz artist Irvin Mayfield, and guests especially enjoyed the live auction attended to by E.J. Lagasse, the young son of Emeril and Alder Lagasse.

It was no surprise that such auction items included culinary experiences to restaurants such as Root and Delmonico’s. In addition, artist Rebecca Rebouche donated a painting titled “Curtain of Green,” which is

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Fashionable New Orleanians Five locals who support in style By lauren laborde | PHOTOGRAPHED BY JEFFERY JOHNSTON

One compelling quality of New Orleans is that it’s a canvas for disparate elements interacting: old and new, high and low, classic and cuttingedge. The locals featured here embody that unique quality of New Orleans by mixing styles and textures in their wardrobes and homes. From leather accents that give an edge, to feminine cocktail attire, to vintage jewelry paired with new trends, to a classic look with unexpected pops of color, these five New Orleanians know how to keep things interesting while lending their support to charities, and in general, being notable fixtures around town.

Age: 57 Occupation: President and CEO of New Orleans Tourism Marketing Corporation (but I like to call myself “chief concierge”), and announcer for the New Orleans Saints What nonprofits do you spend the most time with: The Sugar Bowl, Xavier University, Covenant House and Fore! Kids Foundation If these nonprofits have galas, what do you typically wear to them? Each has a gala – Covenant House does not. They have a “sleep out,” which is totally dressed down. (What I wear) depends. For Sugar Bowl there’s normally a uniform: a Jos. A Bank jacket with logo. For others, black tie.

Favorite dress code: Black tie. It’s simple, sort of understated.

Personal style: I like to be comfortable, first and foremost, and practical.

Where do you like to shop? Jos A. Bank locally. Perlis is good. I’ve been spending a lot of time on the Bonobos website, but I like to support local stores.

Whose style do you admire? Archie Manning and my dad

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What are you wearing in this photo? Bonobos suit – I love Bonobos – Jos. A Bank shirt, Vineyard Vines fleur-de-lis tie – but I usually wear NOLA Couture.

Age: 38 Occupation: Executive Director of Emeril Lagasse Foundation, which funds organizations that provide culinary education, life skills development, arts enrichment and summer meal programs to young people in need of support.

What do you wear to your nonprofit’s gala? The fundraising weekend I plan for the foundation is the ideal fashion experience for me – from casual attire at “Boudin, Bourbon & Beer’s” “Cajun cocktail” to the next night’s “Carnivale du Vin” gala and wine auction’s “black tie and evening gown.”

Favorite dress code: I love when invitations call for “dressy casual” because it gives an opportunity to have some fun, but still be comfortable. My favorite is “Cajun cocktail” which is what we designated for “Boudin, Bourbon & Beer.” Guests had a lot of fun exploring various interpretations on what “Cajun cocktail” means.

Personal style: Classic, modern and chic. Always professional. I dress each day as it comes, and I try not to follow too many rules.

Where do you like to shop? Saks Fifth Avenue and The Shops at Canal Place, UAL, TJ Maxx, Marshall’s and Target, Hemline, Elizabeth’s. And it’s amazing what you can find at Old Navy!

Whose style do you admire? Gwyneth Paltrow, Audrey Hepburn, Rene Russo’s character in The Thomas Crown Affair.

Locally Margo Dubos, Ti Martin and the girls I work with every day.

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What are you wearing in this photo? Elie Tahari leather dress, Prada boots from UAL and earrings by Alexandra Alexa Georges Collection. I’m dressing for “Boudin, Bourbon & Beer” because I love the leather and boots, and the dress will look great and refined even after hours on my feet.

TIFFANY NAPPER Age: 34 Occupation: I run a boutique PR and branding firm called Bats on Strings and I recently launched a collaborative online store called Bats on Tees, where I’m partnering with other creatives in New Orleans to make tees, tanks, bags and more.

If these nonprofits have galas, what do you typically wear to them?

I attend the American Cancer Society’s “Hope Gala” (this year called “Belles & Beaus Ball”), and usually I wear a short cocktail dress, something fitted but easy to dance in, and some sparkling high heels.

What nonprofits do you spend the most time with? Excite All Stars and Tipitina’s Foundation

Favorite dress code: Festive.

Knowing how to put together a good costume is part of the fun of being a New Orleanian! Cocktail is

a close second though – it allows me to wear my favorite dresses, jewels and heels.

Personal style: A little bit eclectic; definitely girly. I like to mix and match unexpected things.

Where do you like to shop? For classics, Madewell. I like Free People. Shop Bop for trendy things. I like to shop at local boutiques as much as possible.

Also my company, Bats on Tees.

Whose style do you admire? Rachel Bilson. She’s petite like me, so I like to look at what she has on.

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Bats on Tees shirt, French Connection skirt, Me Too shoes, Starry Nights necklace by Jupiter Lala, gold constellation ring by Julie Noland; bracelet and other rings are vintage.

Age: 30 Occupation: Institutional Equity Sales at Johnson Rice & Company, an Oil & Gas Investment Firm.

What nonprofits do you spend the most time with?

I am this year’s chair for “Just Say YAYA!”, the annual fundraiser for YAYA (Young Aspirations/ Young Artists) in November. Other nonprofits I enjoy or have enjoyed working with are the Junior League, Preservation Resource Center and the American Heart Association’s annual “Go Red Luncheon.”

If these nonprofits have galas, what do you typically wear to them? It all depends on the event, but I will typically wear either a cocktail dress or maybe some skinny black pants and a fun top with heels. I’m 5-feet-11-inches tall, but I’m not afraid of a great pair of high heels to dress up an outfit.

Favorite dress code: Most people at work – although I work with mostly men, so maybe not – would say my dress code is Theory cropped pants, some variation of a silk top and Tory Burch ballet flats. Very easy to pick out early in the morning. And most people at the gym, Audubon Park, my yoga studio or tennis court would say you can find me in anything Lululemon.

Personal style: Whether it’s my closet or decorating our home, I would best describe my style as classic. I would rather have a few great staples in my closet – my husband may disagree! – that I can dress up with shoes or jewelry and wear over and over again than a ton of trendy clothes.

Where do you like to shop? Canal Place is kind of a one-stop-shop for me with Saks and Lululemon being my favorite. But I love a lot of the smaller boutiques here like Angelique, Azby’s, Em’s, FeBe, Snap and Eros (Mandeville) to name a few.

Whose style do you admire? My mom, Julie LeCorgne! To me she embodies the kind of classic but chic style that I love. If I have to choose someone better known, the first person I can think of is Nina Garcia.

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What are you wearing in this photo? Milly navy blue belted sweater dress, Christian Louboutin gold peep toe pumps, Kendra Scott earrings and Henri Bendel gold bangles.

ELLEN MANNING Age: 44 Occupation: Wife and mother (attorney by trade) What nonprofits do you spend the most time with? Mainly the Multiple Sclerosis foundation, whose fundraiser is changing this year to “A Vintage Affair.”

What would you wear to the fundraiser? Something unique that

Favorite dress code: Cocktail. I love putting on heels and getting dressed up!

flattering most of all. Trends are great, but I need to stick to what looks good on me. I always carry a wrap because I tend to get cold, so that’s one way to bring something funky and cool into an outfit.

Personal style: About 60 percent of my day is spent in exercise clothes, so when I do get dressed – I love to lunch with friends – I want an outfit to be

Where do you like to shop? I hit all the boutiques in town and love to shop locally. However, when we travel, I love to pick up jewelry or purses that remind me

you won’t see on anyone else; maybe a leather dress with some different statement jewelry.

of that trip. It’s fun to wear them and think of what a good time we had.

Whose style do you admire?

Anyone who can throw different things together and make a fabulous outfit and not just wear one designer from head to toe.

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Elizabeth and James top, AG jeans and Lisa Pliner shoes.

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September 6 Juliette & Cameron’s Golf Tournament Benefits: Make-A-Wish of the Texas Gulf Coast and Louisiana Event Info.: Enjoy a day of golf for a wonderful cause. All of the event’s proceeds will go to making the dreams of children struggling with cancer come true!

Location: Bayou Barriere Golf Club, Belle Chase Tickets: Individual: $125; Foursome: $400 Contact: 230-1810 September 13 A Night at the Oscars Benefits: Boys Hope Girls Hope Event Info.: The organization’s premiere gala, this event will feature entertainment from The Yat Pack, food and libations from some of the city’s best local restaurants and a premiere live auction and raffle.

Location: Pavilion of the Two Sisters, City Park Tickets: Sponsorships: $350 to $10,000 Contact: 484-7744 September 14 Q’n for Kids 2013 Benefits: Each One Save One Event Info.: This annual barbecue cook-off will include beer, drinks, local musicians and even the Zoomobile for the kids. Funds raised will go towards youth mentoring in the Greater New Orleans area.

Location: Palmer Park, intersection of S. Claiborne and S. Carrollton avenues

Tickets: Free Contact: 896-9979 September 15 Champagne and Jazz Brunch Benefits: Women’s Guild of the New Orleans Opera Association Event Info.: This annual champagne brunch will feature Jimmy Maxwell’s Band, exciting auction items and a delightful brunch with champagne prepared by the Audubon Tea Room. Proceeds benefit the Opera’s programs in the community Location: Audubon Tea Room Tickets: $75 Contact: 267-9527 September 20 Martini Madness Benefits: Friends of City Park Event Info.: Friends of City Park and Republic National Distributing Company will host the 10th annual “Martini Madness” fundraising event at City Park’s Arbor Room at Popp Fountain. Enjoy a night of custom martinis, music, dancing and cuisine at this festival fundraiser benefiting capital improvements in City Park.

Location: Arbor Room at Popp Fountain, City Park Tickets: Early admission: $75; General admit: $50; General member admit: $35 Contact: 483-9376 September 20 Justice for All Ball Benefits: The Pro Bono Project Event Info.: The premier event in the legal community, this 25th annual black-tie

optional event offers food from New Orleans’ finest restaurants, spirits and entertainment from George Porter Jr. & The Runnin’ Pardners plus Dave Hansen’s Garden District Trio. There will be a raffle as well as a silent auction and live auction featuring pieces from local artist Stirling Barrett. Walter Blessey Jr. will serve as honorary chair.

Location: Audubon Tea Room Tickets: In advance: $150; At door: $175; Lawyers practicing less than 5 years: $100; Law students: $75 Contact: 581-4043 September 20 Scales & Ales Benefits: Audubon Aquarium of the Americas Event Info.: This fourth annual event will feature wine and beer from open bars and delicious cuisine from local restaurants, all in a unique aquatic atmosphere that flows throughout the Aquarium and onto the Woldenberg Park plaza overlooking the Mississippi River. Guests can expect to enjoy live music from Atlanta’s Simply Irresistible, an exciting raffle and more.

Location: Audubon Aquarium Tickets: Penguin Pal (general admission): $55; Parrotfish Patron: $100 Contact: 401-6267 September 23 Kick-Off for Komen Benefits: Susan G. Komen New Orleans Affiliate Event Info.: Join Susan G. Komen For the Cure and special guest Saints Punter

Thomas Morstead as they kick-off the Race for the Cure season and Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Location: Heritage Grill, Metairie Tickets: Adults 18 years and up: $25; 13-17 years: $15; Kids 12 & underincludes admittance to Kids Tent: $12; Sleep in for the Cure: $35 Contact: 455-7310 September 24 Community Arts Awards Benefits: The Arts Council of New Orleans Event Info.: Since 1977, this annual event has recognized individuals and organizations in the community that have made outstanding contributions to the art culture of New Orleans. The event will be held at the Contemporary Arts Center and will feature video vignettes of each honoree made by local filmmakers. This elegant event will benefit the Art Council of New Orleans, an organization that works in partnership with the city to ensure its vibrant artistic future.

Location: Contemporary Arts Center Tickets: Starts at $30 Contact: 523-1465 September 26 Celebration of Life Luncheon Benefits: Cancer Crusaders Event Info.: At this luncheon, Cancer Crusaders honors 12-15 cancer survivors who are active in the community. Cancer Crusaders is an all-volunteer local organization that raises funds for cancer research at the LSU Health Sciences Center and the Tulane Cancer Center.

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Location: Marriott New Orleans Hotel Tickets: Starts at $65 Contact: 913-3041 September 26 The River Between Us Opening Reception Benefits: Longue Vue House and Gardens Event Info.: This exhibit presented at Longue Vue mansion will showcase works that reflect how the lives of people in St. Louis and New Orleans have always been intertwined with the Mississippi River’s role in U.S. history.

Location: Longue Vue House and Gardens, 7 Bamboo Road Tickets: Free Contact: 488-5488 September 27 Belles and Beaus Ball Benefits: American Cancer Society Event Info.: The American Cancer Society’s annual “Hope Gala” will honor 10 men and women from the community who have contributed to the fight against cancer, whether they be survivors, caretakers, healthcare professionals or avid supporters.

Join the Society for a “Dressed to Cure” night of food, dancing, an auction fundraiser and more.

Location: Mardi Gras World, 1380 Port of New Orleans Place Tickets: Individual: $75 Contact: 219-2272 September 27 Colin Goodier Annual Golf Tournament Benefits: Colin Goodier Annual Gold Tournament LSU Scholarship Event Info.: This sixth annual golf tournament raises funds for the scholarship LSU established in honor of Colin Goodier, which is given to a rising fourth year medical student who demonstrates Goodier’s values of scholarship, passion and compassion.

Location: Audubon Golf Course Tickets: Individual: 150; Foursome: $600; Sponsor: $250 to $750 Contact: 895-7076, nggoodier@aol.com September 27 Fore! Recovery Golf Tournament Benefits: Bridge House/Grace House Event Info.: Play in a scramble format

tournament to raise funds for treatment of alcohol and drug dependent individuals.

The tournament features food, drinks and a raffle and awards party for a multitude of prizes.

Location: English Turn Golf & Country Club, 1 Clubhouse Drive Tickets: Individual: $175; Foursome: $700 Contact: 821-7135, wolivio@bridgehouse. org September 27 Girl Scouts Women of Distinction Dinner Benefits: Girl Scouts Louisiana East Event info: Nine Eastern Louisiana women will be honored for their achievements as business, community and civic leaders in the community who are dedicated to supporting leadership opportunities for girls.

Location: Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center, 201 Lafayette St. Tickets: Awards dinner only: $75; Awards dinner and champagne reception: $85 Contact: 355-5864 September 27 Golden Tassel Gala Benefits: Jefferson Dollars for Scholars Event Info.: This event features a silent auction, live entertainment and cuisine and will raise money for scholarships and educational programs for Jefferson Parish public school students.

Location: 3330 N. Causeway Blvd.

Tickets: Individual: $75; Patron: $125 Contact: 831-1565 September 27 LOVE in the Garden Benefits: New Orleans Museum of Art Event Info.: This year’s honorees, Sydney and Walda Besthoff, host the 10th anniversary of the Besthoff Sculpture Garden. The event features an open bar, local food from many of New Orleans’s best restaurants and caterers, and live music provided by some of the city’s greatest musicians, including the Brass-A-Holics.

Location: Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden Tickets: Members: $75; Non-Members: $100 Contact: 658-4121 September 27 Vino on the Bayou

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Benefits: Louisiana Landmarks Society Event Info.: Start off your weekend with a Friday wine tasting, appetizers and entertainment to benefit the historic Pitot House on Bayou St. John. All proceeds benefit the Louisiana Landmarks Society which promotes historic preservation through education, advocacy and the operation of the Pitot House.

Location: Pitot House Museum, 1440 Moss St. Tickets: Members: $5; Non-Members: $10 Contact: 482-0312 September 28 Art On Oak (for Symphony Book Fair) Benefits: Symphony Volunteers, Inc. Event Info.: Come celebrate the arts with fantastic sales of affordable paintings, prints, posters, frames and beyond.

Proceeds will benefit the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra.

Location: 8605 Oak St. Tickets: Free Contact: 861-2004 September 28 Black and Gold Gala Benefits: Payton’s Play it Forward Foundation Event Info.: Join Honorary Chair John Besh to celebrate the re-instatement of Coach Sean Payton’s “Black and Gold Gala.” The event will include NFL analyst for ESPN, Jon Gruden, as Master of Ceremonies and a special appearance by Kenny Chesney.

Proceeds this year will benefit Feed the Children, The John Besh Foundation and the Saint Courage House.

Location: Mercedes-Benz Superdome Tickets: Starts at $300 Contact: 529-6681 September 28 Friends of the Poor Walk/ Run Benefits: Society of St. Vincent de Paul Event Info.: A 1-mile walk to raise money for St. Vincent de Paul and their local ministry to the poor. There will be food, drinks and music.

Location: Lake Front in Mandeville, Corner of Jackson and Lakeshore Drive across from the Yacht Club Tickets: Free, but donations of any amount are welcome Contact: 289-2465

September 28 New Orleans on Tap Beer Festival & Fundraiser Benefits: Louisiana SPCA Event Info.: “New Orleans on Tap,” the annual beer tasting and fundraiser, offers live music, beer, fun and much more. The LA/SPCA and main sponsor Bulldog team up again this year and invite you to enjoy live music, more than 200 national and local beers and raise money for the animals in their care.

Location: City Park Festival Grounds Tickets: Free, but donations suggested; Beer samples start at $1 Contact: 762-3307 September 28 VCPORA’s 75th Anniversary Gala Benefits: Vieux Carré Property Owners, Residents & Associates, Inc. Event Info.: The oldest historic preservation advocacy group in the state celebrates its 75th “Diamond Anniversary Gala,” “Vive le Vieux Carré.” The fundraiser, which will go towards preserving the French Quarter, will take place at the site of the Louisiana Purchase of 1803, The Cabildo.

Location: The Cabildo, 701 Chartres St. Tickets: $150 Contact: 581-7200

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October 3 Kenner Food and Wine Experience Benefits: Raintree Children and Family Services Event Info.: “KFWE” will be an evening poolside event promoting local businesses and economic growth in Kenner. The experience will offer more than 100 wines, cuisine by 20 restaurants and a live band.

Location: Chateau Golf and Country Club, 3600 Chateau Blvd., Kenner Tickets: $75 Contact: 455-6793 October 4 Exhibition Gala for “The Archbishop Wore Combat Boots” Benefits: Catholic Cultural Heritage Center Event Info.: This exhibition preview and gala will introduce the latest exhibit at the Old Ursuline Convent. Guests will get a sneak peak of “The Archbishop Wore

Combat Boots: The Life and Ministry of Archbishop Philip Hannan,” while enjoying live music and food.

Location: Old Ursuline Convent Chapel , 1100 Chartres St. Tickets: Individual: start at $150; Sponsorships start at $250 Contact: 525-5985 October 4 The Good Shepherd School Gala Benefits: The Good Shepherd School Event Info.: This year’s fall gala will feature an open bar, music, cuisine from top New Orleans restaurants, live and silent auctions, a raffle and more! All proceeds go toward The Good Shepherd’s efforts to provide an exceptional education and nurturing environment to underprivileged youth, which is only made possible through the generous donations from the community. This year’s gala will give special recognition to the school’s college bound seniors who have been accepted with scholarships to schools such as Vanderbilt, UVA, Cornell and the University of Chicago.

Location: The Civic Theater, 501 O’Keefe St. Tickets: Ages 30 and under: $75; Ages over 30: $150 Contact: 343-0678 October 4 Helluva Hullabaloo Benefits: Tulane University Event Info.: Proceeds from the annual Hullabaloo auction support Tulane Empowers, which provides scholarship support to the University’s student-athletes.

Raffle prizes include Saints tickets and a Rolex timepiece.

Location: Lavin-Bernick University Center, Tulane University’s Uptown campus Tickets: At door: $100; Individual: $75; TU students and children: Free (online through Charitybuzz) Contact: 314-7639 October 4 Woman’s New life Center’s Fais Do Do Benefits: Woman’s New Life Center Event Info.: Come join this annual Cajun dance party celebration that will include the lively sounds of The Bucktown Allstars and food from the area’s best restaurants.

Location: Generations Hall Tickets: Individual: $75; Couple: $125

Contact: 496-0121 October 5 Fight for Air Walk Benefits: American Lung Association Event Info.: Take a walk in the park with Louisiana’s American Lung Association for their largest fundraiser of the year. The event includes refreshments, family entertainment, silent auction and door prizes.

Location: Audubon Park, Shelter 10 Tickets: Registration fee: $25 Contact: 828-5867 October 5 UNCF 26th Annual Walk for Education Benefits: United Negro College Fund Event Info.: Join the UNCF’s annual walk to empower Louisiana youth to achieve academic success in higher education.

Participants may form teams or walk solo, and everyone will enjoy live music, food and guest appearances.

Location: 6500 Magazine St. Tickets: Adults: $30; Kids 12 and under: $15 Contact: 581-3794 October 9 Good Kids + Good Health = Good Students Gala Benefits: Childhood & Family Learning Foundation Event Info.: This cocktail reception will honor women who have achieved respect in the news media and raise critical funding for the Coordinated Care for the Whole Child Program of the Childhood & Family Learning Foundation.

Location: 5331 St. Charles Ave. Tickets: Individual: $125; Couple: $250; Host: $1,000; Sponsor: $5,000 Contact: 523-1193 October 11 CADA Carnivale Benefits: Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse Event Info.: Benefitting CADA, which works with area schools and community-based organizations to pioneer drug prevention education, this event is a family festival with music, entertainment and carnival rides. Following the event CADA will host an invite-only Patron Party honoring its long-time supporters.

Location: City Park Carousel Gardens & Amusement Park Tickets: Advance purchase: $8; At door: $10; With Student ID: $8 Contact: 821-2232 October 11 Monster Dash Benefits: Louisiana Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Event Info.: In its fourth year, the “Monster Dash” attracts more than 600 costumed runners to their 5K walk/run. Following the fun run, a post-race party with food, Abita beer, live entertainment and a costume contest will be held at the Rivershack Tavern.

Location: Rivershack Tavern, 3449 River Road, Jefferson Tickets: Advance: $25, Week of: $30 Contact: 455-5194 October 11 Louisiana International Trade Gala Benefits: The World Trade Center of New Orleans Event Info.: This black-tie event will celebrate Louisiana’s international business community. The event will include live music and dancing, a performance by the National World War II Museum Victory Belles and a special menu prepared by John Besh. The inaugural Eugene J. Schreiber Award will also be presented to Sen. Mary Landrieu.

Location: National World War II Museum, 945 Magazine St. Tickets: WTCNO member: $150; Future WTCNO member: $200; Young member network: $125; Table of 10: $1500; Sponsorships available Contact: 619-9834 October 11 18th Annual Pasta & Puccini Benefits: Jefferson Performing Arts Society Event Info.: This annual fundraiser includes cocktails, dinner and live and silent auctions. Proceeds benefit the award-winning performances and outreach programs of JPAS, including children’s programming, opera, chorale, symphony, theater and more.

Location: Marriott New Orleans Tickets: Starts at $160 Contact: 456-9627

October 12 Bra-Veaux!

Benefits: Hadassah Event Info.: This fun and creative fundraising gala event will feature a showcase and a live auction of impressive brassieres and breast-related works of art by a variety of artists. Live entertainment and fabulous raffle prizes will also be included. Proceeds will benefit Hadassah’s groundbreaking cancer research.

Location: Crescent City Auction Gallery, 1330 St. Charles Ave. Tickets: “Training Bra” to “DD Cup”: $55-$1000 Contact: 858-3833 October 13 10th annual Blessed Francis Seelos Gala Dinner Benefits: The National Shrine of Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos Event Info.: The gala dinner supports “that which is necessary for the canonization of Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos” and the maintenance of the national shrine that houses his remains and “embodies his spirit in ministry and outreach.”

Location: Audubon Tea Room, 6500 Magazine St. Tickets: $100 Contact: 525-2495 October 13 Feast with the Stars Benefits: Parkway Partners Event Info.: This annual fall tradition will include a jazz brunch with food provided by 20 of the city’s most iconic restaurants set in the historic Gallier Hall. Parkway Partners is a nonprofit organization that’s dedicated to the cultivation and maintenance of the city’s landscape, local flora and schoolyard gardens.

Location: Gallier Hall, 545 St. Charles Ave. Tickets: Starts at $75 Contact: 620-2224 October 15 Celebrity Waiters VII Benefits: Bridge House/Grace House Event Info.: This event features a silent auction and a delicious lunch served by special celebrity guests. Funds raised go towards treatment of alcohol and drug dependent individuals.

Location: Hyatt Regency, 601 Loyola Ave.

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Tickets: Individual: $75; Sponsorships available; Tips encouraged Contact: 821-7135 October 15 Fall into Fashion Party Benefits: Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra/Symphony Volunteers Event Info.: A light supper and wine party will accompany a showcase of new fall clothes that have been consigned or donated to the Encore Shop, a boutique featuring jewelry and accessories, is a highlight of the evening. Owned and operated by Symphony Volunteers, Inc., the Encore Shop on Maple Street is an upscale women’s consignment store benefiting the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra.

Location: 1512 Seventh St. Tickets: $45 Contact: 866-1672 October 16-20 Key to the Cure Charity Shopping Weekend & Kickoff Gala Benefits: Louisiana Cancer Research Consortium/Key to the Cure Event Info.: “Key to the Cure 2013” is a charity shopping weekend during which 2 percent of sales at Saks Fifth Avenue from Oct. 16-20 will be donated to the cancer research programs of the Louisiana Cancer Research Consortium. The festivities will begin with the Kickoff Gala, featuring food, specialty cocktails and New Orleans-style entertainment on every level of the store.

Location: Saks Fifth Avenue, 301 Canal St. Tickets: $75 Contact: 888-7608 October 17 6th Annual Lambeth on Broadway Benefits: Lambeth House Foundation Event Info.: Featuring cocktails, dinner, music and entertainment, this “A New Star on Broadway”-themed event raises funds for one of the city’s premier retirement communities.

Location: Lambeth House, 150 Broadway St. Tickets: General: $150; Patron: $250; 40 years and younger: $75 Contact: 865-1960

October 18-19 Ghosts in the Oaks Benefits: Friends of City Park Event Info.: This family-friendly event promises fun for the whole family. The event includes unlimited rides in the Carousel Gardens Amusement Park, trickor-treating in Storyland, face-painting, music and more!

Location: Carousel Gardens Amusement Park and Storyland Tickets: Early admit: $20; General: $15; General members: $12 Contact: 483-9376 October 18 Magic in The Moonlight Benefits: The Botanical Garden Foundation Event Info.: This event will include a four course seated dinner prepared by chef Aaron Burgau of Patois on the grounds of the Botanical Garden under the lit live oaks.

Proceeds will benefit The New Orleans Botanical Garden.

Location: Botanical Garden at City Park Tickets: $250 Contact: 483-9386 October 18 Up on the Roof Benefits: The Foundation at East Jefferson Hospital Event Info.: Come sample dozens of unique beers while enjoying food from our area’s best restaurants and entertainment

by The Boogie Men! Proceeds will benefit the philanthropic arm of the East Jefferson General Hospital, which is committed to funding health care services for all in need.

Location: East Jefferson General Hospital Tickets: General admission in advance: $45; Patron Party: $100 Contact: 456-5119 October 19 Making Strides against Breast Cancer 5k Benefits: American Cancer Society Event Info.: This event is a family-friendly 5K walk held to raise awareness of and raise funds for fighting breast cancer.

Location: Lakefront, behind UNO Tickets: Donations suggested Contact: 833-4024

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October 19 3rd Annual Costume Cruise Fundraiser Benefits: Alternatives Living, Inc. Event Info.: Revelers decked out in full costume regalia will cruise the Mississippi for a night of live music, dancing and food.

The event will also feature an open bar, raffle, silent auction and a costume contest.

All proceeds will go toward providing support services to chronically homeless and at-risk individuals and families living with a variety of disabilities.

Location: Creole Queen Riverboat, 1 Poydras St. Tickets: $75 Contact: 400-3580 October 19-20 Secret Gardens of the Vieux CarrÉ Benefits: Patio Planters of the Vieux Carré Event Info.: The self-guided walking tour of the French Quarter’s most magnificent courtyards will offer the allure of private and historic gardens otherwise closed to the public, providing insight into private Louisiana hideaways in early Spanish and French architectural styles.

Location: Tours start at any of the courtyards listed on the event maps provided with ticket purchase 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 October 23 Volunteer Activists Awards Luncheon and Fashion Show Benefits: St. Elizabeth’s Guild Event Info.: This annual luncheon and fashion show featuring clothing from Dillard’s includes celebrity models, a silent auction and raffles. Proceeds benefit three Catholic Charities programs: St. John the Baptist Head Start Program, Independent Living Skills Program benefiting youth who have outgrown foster care, and Padua Pediatrics, a facility for mentally and physically disabled children.

Location: Downtown Marriott Hotel Tickets: Luncheon and fashion show: $65; Patron party, luncheon and fashion show: $100 Contact: Joan Ingram, 455-6793 or Rosalie Edwards, 466-8875

October 23 Ten Outstanding Persons Gala Benefits: Family Services of Greater New Orleans Event Info.: This will be the 40th anniversary of Family Services of GNO honoring their “Ten Outstanding Persons.”

This year’s Honorary Chairs are Mr. C. Allen and Jane Favrot.

Location: Pavilion of the Two Sisters, City Park Tickets: Individual: $150; Couple: $250; Patron: $500; Benefactor: $1,000; Sponsorships available from $2,000 to $5,000 Contact: 252-9225 October 23 Power of 10 Benefits: The Posse Foundation Event Info.: The Posse Foundation’s signature fundraising event celebrates 10 Posse students and celebrates diversity in higher education. The luncheon will include special remarks by Tulane University President Scott Cowen.

Location: Martine Chaisson Gallery, 727 Camp St. Tickets: Individual: $75; Sponsorships available Contact: 208-5595 October 25 Catholic Charities Pro-Life and Adoption Services Reception Benefits: Catholic Charities Access & Adoption Program Event Info.: This event will celebrate the upcoming month of November as National Adoption Month. The event will also serve to raise awareness about the resources available through Catholic Charities, such as free pre- and post-natal care to mothers and national and international adoption services.

Location: Home of Joseph Canizaro Tickets: TBA Contact: 885-1312 October 25 Children’s Hero Awards Benefits: Children’s Bureau of New Orleans Event Info.: This inaugural event benefitting the Children’s Bureau of New Orleans will celebrate individuals who have demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to furthering the cause of pediatric mental health care accessibility in New Orleans.

Liberty Bank has generously signed on as the title sponsor for this event.

Location: Home of Calvin and Frances Fayard Tickets: $125 Contact: 525-2366 October 25 Vino on the Bayou Benefits: Louisiana Landmarks Society Event Info.: The event kicks off the weekend with a Friday wine-tasting, appetizers and entertainment to benefit the historic Pitot House on Bayou St. John. All proceeds benefit the Louisiana Landmarks Society which promotes historic preservation through education, advocacy and the operation of the Pitot House.

Location: Pitot House Museum, 1440 Moss St. Tickets: Members: $5; Non-members: $10 Contact: 482-0312 October 25-27 Ghostly Galavant Fundraiser Benefits: Friends of the Cabildo Event Info.: This three-day event kicks off with a Halloween costume gala on Friday night at the historic Cabildo on Jackson Square. On Saturday and Sunday, Friends of the Cabildo tour guides will take guests on a haunting and hilarious tour of the French Quarter.

Location: The Cabildo; 701 Chartres St. Tickets: In advance for gala: $40; At the door: $45 Contact: 523-3939 October 26 Get on Board Non-Profit Board Training Benefits: Junior League Community Projects Event Info.: In this first of two training sessions the Junior League of New Orleans will hold this fall, participants will focus on developing leadership skills and learn how to effectively govern an area nonprofit organization. This course will prepare individuals for nonprofit board leadership.

Location: 4319 Carondelet St. Tickets: $250 Contact: 891-5845 October 26 Race for the Cure Benefits: Susan G. Komen New Orleans Affiliate

Event Info.: This race is the largest series of 5K runs/ fitness walks in the world. Each year, this event raises funds and awareness for the fight against breast cancer, celebrates breast cancer survivorship and honors those who have lost their battle with the disease.

Location: City Park Tickets: $25 Contact: 455-7310 October 26 O What a Night Gala Benefits: Ogden Museum of Art Event Info.: Enjoy an unforgettable night of art, music and cuisine with signature Southern flair. The gala will feature live and silent auction art from noted Southern artists, and will provide cuisine from awardwinning chefs. Blue Dog painter George Rodrigue will be presented with the Opus Award, which honors a member of the arts community who has made a major cultural contribution to the South. A Patron Party will be held at the home of Dathel Georges on the evening of Oct. 25.

Location: Ogden Museum of Southern Art, 925 Camp St. Tickets: Supporter level: $500; Patron level: $1,000; Half table (seats 4): $5,000; Full table (seats 8): $10,000 Contact: 539-9616 October 28 7th Annual Golf Tournament Benefits: New Orleans Medical Mission Services Event Info.: This annual golf tournament raises funds for upcoming medical missions. Dinner and door prizes will follow the tournament.

Location: Lakewood Golf Club Tickets: Individual: $125; Foursome: $500 Contact: 392-1934

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November 1-3 19th Annual Poydras Home Art Show & Patron Party Benefits: Poydras Home Event Info.: The organization’s patron party will feature sneak peeks of juried art, photography, food, libations and entertainment. The art show will include over 2,500 original works of art by Louisianian and regional artists.

Tickets: Donations accepted; Sponsorships:

$100 to $3,000; Art show: free Contact: 897-0535 November 1-10 Buy, Save and Serve Shopping Card Benefiting: Junior League of New Orleans Event Info.: This 10-day event offers cardholders a 20 percent discount with more than 150 participating merchants, restaurants and service providers in the city. All funds support the Junior League’s charitable community projects.

Location: New Orleans/Greater New Orleans Area Tickets: $35 donation Contact: jlno.org/buysaveserve November 2 Get on Board Non-Profit Board Training Benefits: Junior League Community Projects Event Info.: In this second of two training sessions the Junior League of New Orleans will hold this fall, participants will focus on developing leadership skills and learn how to effectively govern an area nonprofit organization. This course will prepare individuals for nonprofit board leadership.

Location: 4319 Carondelet St. Tickets: $250 Contact: 891-5845 November 2 35th annual Howling Success Patron Party and Gala Benefiting: Louisiana SPCA Event Info.: Join in celebrating 125 years of the LA/SPCA with their annual “Howling Success Gala.” Honorary Chair Angela Hill will join Celebrity Chairs Katherine LaNasa and Grant Show in leading the festivities that include more than 30 landmark restaurants and businesses serving signature dishes, specialty drinks, unique auction items and mingling with guest celebrities while benefiting the animals of the LA/SPCA. Location: Hyatt Regency, Empire Ballroom, 601 Loyola Ave. Tickets: Individual: $125; Sponsorships: $250 to $1,000 Contact: 368-5191 November 2 Notre Dame Seminary 89th Anniversary Gala & Auction Benefits: Notre Dame Seminary

Event Info.: The Seminary’s annual fundraiser includes a jewelry raffle, live and silent auctions and musical entertainment.

Location: Notre Dame Seminary, 2901 S. Carrollton Ave. Tickets: Individual: $100 and up; Sponsorships available Contact: 866-7426, extension 3740 November 2 Rockin’ with the NOLA Stars Benefits: Bridge House/Grace House Event Info.: A “Dancing with the Stars” event featuring local stars dancing their way to the championship. The dancer who raises the most money wins the competition. The event features a raffle and silent auction in addition to food, music and a complementary bar.

Location: Generations Hall, 310 Andrew Higgins Drive Tickets: General admission in advance: $40; VIP: $75 Contact: 821-7135 November 2 La Fête Louisiane 2013, A Celebration of Culture Benefits: Louisiana Cultural Economy Foundation Event Info.: The third annual event celebrates our state’s cultural industries, the people who “keep our culture alive” and other creative people who give the state its unique identity through a lively showcase of visual, performance, culinary, film and video talents.

Location: “La Perle,” 725 Magazine St. Tickets: Individual: $75; Tables (seats 8): starts at $1,500 for individuals and $2,500 for businesses; Patron party tickets: $150 Contact: 895-2800, CulturalEconomy.org November 2 An Arresting Experience!

Jails, Jazz, Bonnie & Clyde Benefits: Louisiana Museum Foundation Event Info.: This year’s gala will be in the Prohibition era/Speakeasy tradition of The Great Gatsby. Guests will present codes and will be admitted through a “speakeasy” door and will have the opportunity to participate in the “jail bail” fundraising technique. An F.B.I. “wanted” poster of Bonnie and Clyde from the Louisiana State Museum archive will be on display.

Location: Louisiana State Museum, 400 Esplanade Ave.

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Tickets: $50 Contact: 558-0493 November 2 2013 Touro Foundation Gala Benefits: Touro Infirmary Event Info.: This evening of fundraising for Touro Infirmary features a dinner presented by chef John Besh’s culinary team as well as entertainment by the Victory 6 and the Victory Belles. This year’s gala will honor Margaret Epstein with the 2013 Judah Touro Society Award.

Location: National World War II Museum, 945 Magazine St. Tickets: Under 35: $100; Individual Gala: $200; Individual patron: $500; Sponsorships: starts at $1,500 Contact: 897-8744 November 7 Cocktails for KID smART Benefits: KID smART Event Info.: This cocktail party is hosted annually in a home notable for its art/ design to honor KID smART’s belief in the power of the arts. Food will be provided by Joel Catering and each patron and sponsor will receive a signed giclee of a work by featured artist Adrian Deckbar.

Location: Home of Andrew and SuSu Stall Tickets: Individual: $125; Patron: $750 Contact: 410-1990 November 8 Moonlight on the River Gala Benefits: The Magnolia School Event Info.: With John “Spud” McConnell as Master of Ceremonies, attendees will enjoy supporting the Magnolia School’s mission to build better lives for people with developmental disabilities. Groovy 7 will entertain, the 610 Stompers will perform and guests can take home memories from the Big Easy Photobooth.

Location: The Magnolia School, 100 Central Ave., Jefferson Tickets: Individual: $100; Table of 10: $1,000; Ages 30 and under: $75 Contact: 731-1333 November 8 Boudin, Bourbon & Beer Benefits: Emeril Lagasse Foundation Event Info.: Emeril Lagasse and co-chairs Mario Batali and Donald Link will team up with 40 of the South’s best chefs to serve

up specialty boudin for the third annual indoor/outdoor festival. Bourbon by Buffalo Trace, specialty brews by Abita beer, and wine and other cocktails will be open to guests. Highlights also include live music from the Lost Bayou Ramblers and more.

Location: The Foundry, 333 St. Joseph St. Tickets: Pre-Sale: $75; Regular Price: $99 Contact: BoudinAndBeer.com November 8-10 Gator fest Benefits: Holy Name of Jesus School Event Info.: Holy Name of Jesus School and Parish proudly presents their annual fair: “Gator Fest!” Guests will enjoy carnival rides, cooking demonstrations, food booths, games, live music and much more.

Location: Holy Name of Jesus School Tickets: Free Contact: 861-9709 November 9 Carnivale Du Vin Benefits: Emeril Lagasse Foundation Event Info.: This award-winning annual gala features a four-course wine pairings dinner by Emeril Lagasse as well as Louisiana seafood dishes by chefs John Besh, Cat Cora, Rick Moonen and Aaron Sanchez. The Bacchus reception will feature Caymus Wines and wine pairings with the meal include award-winning winemakers Champagne Louis Roederer, Cakebread, Pride Mountain and Williams Selyem. A live auction during the gala includes rare wines and unique travel and lifestyle experiences.

Musical entertainment will be provided by Sammy Hagar & The Wabos.

Location: Hyatt Regency, Empire Ballroom, 601 Loyola Ave. Tickets: Individual tickets: $1,000; Sponsorships also available Contact: CarnivaleDuVin.com November 9 All Saints Soiree: A Cocktail Gala Benefits: Save Our Cemeteries Event Info.: The beautiful St. Louis Cemetery No. 3 will serve as the backdrop for this annual cocktail party, which features a patron party, specialty cocktails, food, live entertainment, a silent auction and candle-lit tours of the cemetery. Proceeds benefit the preservation, promotion and protection of New Orleans’ historic cemeteries.

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Location: St. Louis Cemetery No. 3, End of Esplanade Ave., near Bayou St. John Tickets: $55-$100 Contact: 525-3377 November 9 Odyssey Ball Benefits: New Orleans Museum of Art Event Info.: NOMA’s annual black-tie fundraiser will feature top-notch food, dancing and a silent auction, all amid fabulous artwork. All proceeds go directly to supporting and furthering public art education.

Location: New Orleans Museum of Art Tickets: VIP tickets: $500 to $1,000; Patron tickets: $250 to $500 Contact: 658-4121 November 9 White Elephant Sale and Auction Benefits: Patio Planters of the Vieux Carré Event Info.: This auction, yard sale and raffle offers something for everyone. It will feature items from some of the top French Quarter businesses, restaurants, hotels, art galleries and shops.

Location: 721 Saint Philip St. Tickets: Free Contact: 523-6226 November 10 Walk Now for Autism Speaks Benefits: Autism Speaks Event Info.: This event features an autism community resource fair and family carnival.

The Walk aims to raise awareness and fund autism research.

Location: Audubon Park Shelter No. 10 Tickets: Free Contact: Allison Lindsly, 613- 7250 November 14 STAIR Affair Benefits: Start the Adventure in Reading (STAIR) Event Info: This Snow White-themed event will feature “wicked cocktails, magical cuisine, an auction to be envied, and enchanting entertainment.” Proceeds benefit the organization’s free reading tutoring programs in New Orleans public schools.

Location: 2507 Prytania St. Tickets: $50 Contact: 899-0820

November 14 Historic Houses Society Benefits: Hermann-Grima/Gallier Historic Houses Event Info.: This event will feature a beautiful cocktail party to honor the Historic Houses Society’s most dedicated donors who help to preserve the city’s “windows into the past.”

Location: Home of Caroline and Murray Calhoun Tickets: Starts at $1,000 Contact: 274-0744 November 14 National Philanthropy Day Luncheon Benefits: Association of Fundraising Professionals – New Orleans Event Info.: This is a special day set aside to recognize and honor the great contributions that philanthropy and philanthropists have made. This year’s luncheon will include cocktails and networking prior to the luncheon, which will be emceed by WWLTV’s Sally Ann Roberts.

Location: Hyatt Regency, 601 Loyola Ave. Tickets: $60 Contact: 899-4501 ext. 219 November 14 Uncork the Cure Benefits: Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Event Info.: Try more than 20 different varieties of Champagne and sparling wines while you indulge in dishes from the city’s hottest restaurants. Guests will also enjoy live entertainment and a chance to win great silent auction items.

Location: The New Orleans Fair Grounds Tickets: $50 Contact: 455-5194 November 15 A Vintage Affair Benefits: National Multiple Sclerosis Society Event Info.: Join the fight against MS with an evening of fine food, drinks, art, auction packages and live entertainment by the Bucktown All-Stars.

Location: Hyatt Regency, 601 Loyola Ave. Tickets: $95 Contact: 322-3788

November 15 Just Say YAYA! Benefits: Young Aspirations/Young Artists (YAYA) Event Info.: The annual art party features live glass-blowing demonstrations, local music, and artwork for sale by YAYA students as well as professional artists to support the professional development programs of YAYA. Join YAYA artists and art connoisseurs in the know for a fabulous, “artsy casual” evening.

Location: New Orleans Creative Glass Institute, 3924 Conti St. Tickets: Patron party: starts at $125; Junior patrons: $75; Gala: $40 Contact: 208-8376 November 15 Vino on the Bayou Benefits: Louisiana Landmarks Society Event Info.: This event will start off your weekend with a Friday wine-tasting, appetizers and entertainment to benefit the historic Pitot House on Bayou St. John. All proceeds benefit the Louisiana Landmarks Society which promotes historic preservation through education, advocacy, and the operation of the Pitot House.

Location: Pitot House Museum, 1440 Moss St. Tickets: Members: $5; Non-members: $10 Contact: 482-0312 November 15 Moonlight & Miracles Gala Benefits: Ochsner Health System Event Info.: Party under the stars at this one-of-a-kind party. Event features include a cocktail party, seated dinner, dancing and a live auction.

Location: Mercedes-Benz Superdome Tickets: Starts at $150 Contact: 842-7113 November 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. The theme for this year’s event will be “Noche de Tango.”

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: The Sugar Mill, 1021 Convention Center Blvd.

Tickets: Patron party and Ball: $200; Ball only: $150; Juniors (under 35 years): $75; Sponsorships are available Contact: 636-0107 November 20 Alexis de Tocqueville Society Awards Benefits: United Way of Southeast Louisiana Event Info.: This annual awards dinner honors some of the community’s most outstanding philanthropists. This year’s Alexis de Tocqueville Award will be presented to retiring president and CEO of the United Way of Southeast Louisiana Gary Ostroske, who has been involved with the organization for 40 years, seeing it through challenges like Hurricane Katrina and the BP oil spill.

Location: Hyatt Regency, 601 Loyola Ave. Tickets: $250 Contact: 827-6846, terryw@unitedwaysela.org November 22 A “SAV-VY” Affair Benefits: St. Andrew’s Village Event Info.: The fifth annual fundraiser includes live music by The Levee Dawgs, fine cuisine and a silent auction featuring over 100 items. Proceeds benefit the community of adults with developmental disabilities at St. Andrew’s Village.

Location: The Chicory, 610 S. Peters St. Tickets: In advance: $50; At door: $60 Contact: 432-8552, savbenefit@gmail.com November 22 Signature chefs gala Benefits: March of Dimes New Orleans Division Event Info.: This event will feature a starstudded line up of the city’s best chefs from its most renowned restaurants and hotels. A fabulous auction will also be attended to by celebrity auctioneers. Camille Whitworth of WDSU will emcee the night’s program.

Location: New Orleans Marriott, 555 Canal St. Tickets: Individual: $250; 35 years and under: $150; Table of 10: $2,400 Contact: 264-9288, MarchOfDimesNola. com

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December 6-7 Christmas Tree Sale Benefits: Holy Name of Jesus School Event Info.: The Christmas tree sale inventory will include trees 4-feet to 20-feet tall offered for the best prices in Uptown. All proceeds benefit the children of Holy Name of Jesus School.

Location: Holy Name of Jesus School, 6325 Cromwell Place Tickets: Price per tree Contact: 861-9709 December 6 Tree of Recovery Benefits: Bridge House/Grace House Event Info.: Purchase an ornament to hang on the Tree of Recovery in memory or in honor of someone for a donation to Bridge House/Grace House. The Grace House choirs and a celebrity emcee will provide entertainment. There will be a reading of the names and light refreshments.

Location: Lakeside Shopping Center (Restoration Hardware entrance) Tickets: Donations appreciated Contact: 821-7135 December 7 Le Marche de Fetes Benefits: Louisiana Landmarks Society Event Info.: Benefitting the historic Pitot House built circa 1799 as a Creole country home, this event overlooking beautiful Bayou St. John will offer handmade art, local delicacies, a variety of Louisiana citrus trees and fruit for purchase and gift-giving.

Entertainment will be provided.

Location: Pitot House, 1440 Moss St. Tickets: Members: free; Non-members: $5 Contact: 482-0312 December 10 Fête de Nöel Benefits: Ladies Leukemia League Event Info.: The LLL will host the annual luncheon and festive fashion show by Dillard’s to raise funds for leukemia research. This year’s event will be emceed

by Margaret Orr of WDSU and entertainment will be provided by an “American Idol.”

Location: New Orleans Hilton Riverside Tickets: Individual: $65; Preferred individual: $100; Tables: $1,000 Contact: (985) 703-0831

December 14-15 38th Annual Holiday Home Tour Benefits: Preservation Resource Center of New Orleans Event Info.: This annual self-guided tour features several beautifully decorated Garden District homes. The tour includes an expansive holiday boutique and a professionally catered café at Trinity Episcopal Church, the tour headquarters.

Location: Trinity Episcopal Church, 1329 Jackson Ave. Tickets: Non-members: $35; PRC members and group of 10 or more: $30 Contact: 581-7032 December 22 Holiday Home Tour Benefits: Patio Planters of the Vieux Carré Event Info.: This self-guided walking tour features unique architectural styles and home furnishings in addition to a variety of Christmas decoration collections. Caroling in Jackson Square will follow the tour’s events.

Location: Throughout the French Quarter Tickets: $20; 12 years and under: free; tickets available at Creole Delicacies (533 St. Ann St. at Jackson Square) and French Quarter Gem & Lapidary (527 St. Philip St., near Decatur Street) Contact: 529-9755 December 31 Opera Ball Benefits: The New Orleans Opera Event Info.: This year’s “Opera Ball” will feature a Cinderella-themed gala to coincide with the opera’s production of Cinderella.

The event also includes a New Year’s celebration complete with cocktails and fireworks.

Location: Sheraton New Orleans Hotel, Armstrong Ballroom, 500 Canal St. Tickets: $300 Contact: 529- 7668 F

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bev entertaining

By bev church

Find Your Favor

Jazz up your fall parties with presents for your guests linda bjork photographs

Summer is over and the children are in school, so it’s time to plan dinner parties with a few friends. Here are a few favor and placecard ideas to make each soirée fun and different!

We chose inexpensive items and added faux flowers, ribbon and a card to each: a fly swatter from The Dollar Tree; a watermelon from Rouses; a lemon surrounded by a tiny oasis

ring of galax and parsley; gardening gloves from Big Lots; and for an option that’s a little more expensive, the single Celebration vase from my collection.

For this cozy table, I found the mosquito netting at IKEA, since the mosquitoes are definitely still here.

All of these placecards and favors could also

serve as invitations. Just call friends a week or two before the party to get the group you’d like to have, then a few days before, hand deliver the invitation that includes the date, time, place and exactly what to wear. This idea works well if you’re having six to eight people. Keep the menu simple, turn on great music and you’ll have a success every time! F September 2013 St. Charles Avenue | 55

with this ring

By Mallory Lindsly

Sanders – Villere

Margaret Elizabeth Sanders and Pierre Blaise Villere II had always known of each other but finally met one evening through mutual friends in New Orleans. Pierre knew as soon as he met her that there was something special about Margaret, so he asked her to dinner so they could get to know each other better. After their first date, the two knew that this was the start of something special, and they’ve been together ever since.

Pierre was working on his MBA with Tulane University and was given the opportunity to spend a week in China with his classmates and their significant others. To extend the vacation, the couple traveled to Amanpuri in Phuket, Thailand, on their own. Their first night there, Pierre surprised Margaret with a sunset cruise in the Andaman Sea. While the sun was setting, Pierre dropped down to one knee and asked Margaret to marry him. Margaret was so surprised that Pierre was able to keep the ring hidden from her for almost the whole trip!

In late August, the couple spent two weeks travelling South Africa and even took a wildlife safari. They currently live in the Garden District, where Margaret is a real estate agent with Latter & Blum Uptown and Pierre is an investment management consultant with Crescent Capital Consulting, LLC.

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Bride: Margaret Elizabeth Sanders Groom: Pierre Blaise Villere II Bride’s Parents: The late Charlotte Carrere Sanders and Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Sanders Groom’s Parents: Mimi Robinson Bowen and Mr. and Mrs. Pierre Guillaume Villere Date of Wedding: Saturday, May 18, 2013 Ceremony and Reception Location: John’s Island Beach Club, Vero Beach, Fla. Coordinator: William Bainbridge Steele Celebrant: Rev. Daniel Holloway Wedding Gown: Lela Rose, from Mimi Maid of Honor: Laura Sanders Bridesmaids: Trishala Bhansali, Chelsea Chapman, Lanier Clement, CeCe Colhoun, Julie Comarda, Jamie Craighead, Charlotte Drennan, Allie King, Kelsey Kiser, Mary Wyatt Milano, Ellie Schwing and Adair Vulevich Bridesmaids’ Dresses: Dolly Pearl of New York, from the designer Flower Girl: Cecile Farnsworth Turley Ring Bearer: Trevor Lindsay Colhoun Jr. Groom’s Attire: Navy Blue Suit with light green tie Best Men: Thomas Farnsworth III and Pierre G. Villere Groomsmen: Patrick Beahm, Brandon Berger, Darryl Berger Jr., Akshay Bhansali, Jacques Carrere, Trevor Colhoun, Fletcher Fitzpatrick, Ben Foster, Travis Goodman, Liam Grace, Robert Grace, Gordon Kolb Jr., Price Lanier, Lee McMillan III, Thomas Ogg IV, Mark Oneacre, William Prieur, Paul Pursley Jr., Porter Pursley, Andy Ryan, Benton Smallpage III, Azeo Torre, Michael Turley and Clay Weaver Ushers: Thomas Farnsworth IV, William Farnsworth, James Turley, Michael Turley Jr. and William Turley Groomsmen’s Attire: Navy blazers, white linen pants and light green ties Invitations: Scriptura Rings: Adler’s Florist: William Bainbridge Steele Designs, Vero Beach, Fla. Caterer: John’s Island Beach Club, Vero Beach, Fla. Wedding Cake: Sweet Tiers, Hobe Sound, Fla. Groom’s Cake: Frostings, Vero Beach, Fla. Photographer: Jensen Larson Photography, Winter Park, Fla. Hair: White Orchid Spa, Vero Beach, Fla. Makeup: David Thomas, Chanel Palm Beach, Fla. Music: The Powerhouse Band September 2013 St. Charles Avenue | 57

By Lindsay Mack

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Hosting an event? Contact YLC Recycles; their team will help you form a plan to integrate recycling into your business or occasion. For more information, call 728-8781, email YLC Recycles@gmail.com or visit YLCNola. org/display/ylc-recycles.

Katie VanDeventer Founder, YLC Recycles

New Orleanians love to party, but festivals, concerts and cookouts create massive amounts of waste. What becomes of this trash?

If YLC Recycles can step in, recycling will become a major part of New Orleans culture.

While volunteering for Young Leadership Council’s popular concert series, Wednesday

at the Square, Katie VanDeventer wanted to promote recycling at the event. The YLC helped her launch her own program, YLC Recycles, providing a budget and volunteers.

With VanDeventer’s wealth of knowledge from her work at Progressive Waste Solutions, her program hit the ground running.

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Soon, Wednesday at the Square featured a centrally located Recycling Station.

Concertgoers bring recyclable items to the tent (such as paper, plastic, aluminum and cardboard) and receive a raffle ticket in exchange. Lucky ticket holders may win all sorts of raffle prizes, from $50 gift certificates to an iPad. With this approach, the program incentivizes people to recycle in an easy, stress-free way.

Because events are typically held at night or on weekends, when garbage and recycling companies don’t work, YLC Recycles has filled an important niche in the New Orleans community. In fact, YLC Recycles has branched out to serve a variety of events, such as Bayou Boogaloo and the 610 Stompers Ball Crawl, with great results.

VanDeventer is quick to note that YLC Recycles serves any size event, large or small.

Managing the logistics of this new recycling program presents its own challenges. Getting bins to events and then servicing them can be tricky, and some recyclable materials, such as glass, are difficult to get processed in New Orleans.

VanDeventer is proud of her organization’s partnerships with YLC and the New Orleans Mission, which has a box truck and helps haul away the recyclables. Also, according to VanDeventer, YLC Recycles has the “hardest-working volunteers in the whole wide world.” She hopes her team’s enthusiasm influences New Orleans citizens as a point of pride. “We love our city, we love our wetlands, we love our Saints, and we love recycling!”

YLC Recycles needs volunteers who are passionate about recycling and the environment. Volunteers work four-hour shifts, and they often receive perks such as free T-shirts, food, drink and event entries.

In addition, YLC Recycles needs organizations with box trucks (such as a U-haul) for trips to the recycling center. Donation bins are wanted as well. The organization also welcomes raffle prize donations. F cheryl gerber photograph

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shop talk

By Mirella Cameran

CeCe Colhoun

Owner, CeCe Shoe

of high-heeled boots such as the Jimmy Choo “Grand.”

Tell us a trade secret … Dr. Scholl’s

gel inserts for every shoe and boot!

How would you describe the style of New Orleans women? New Orleans

women express their own brand of chic ... American beauty with European refinement.

You’ve grown up with fashion, who are your stylish icons? My introduction

to fashion, of course, came from Mom (Mimi Bowen, owner of Mimi, pictured here standing) … she has an incredible eye and is always put together. Someone told her once she was the first with the worst, but that’s a part of being a style icon, taking the risk. I love that she’s always on the cutting edge and willing to give it a try!

How do you know what to buy for them? Since our local women

have an original style, I endeavor to bring the familiar as well as a more fashion forward product to them.

What advice would you give to women when choosing a shoe? Cinderella

said, “A single shoe can change your life!” Go for it. Have fun. F

Why shoes? Shoes are the

emotional buy. A shoe either fits or it doesn’t, nothing in between.

Favorite shoe designers? Manolo Blahnik will forever be my first and true love. Mom bought me my first pair in New York City at Jeffrey when I was 14.

Current trends? Smoking slippers à la Stubbs & Wootton and booties!

High-top tennis shoes and the classic Manolo Blahnik “BB.” How many shoes do you think one should own? Ballet flats,

sandals, high-heeled pumps, flat boots and a fabulous pair

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shop talk

By Mirella Cameran

Lisa Swords Owner, Town and Country Bridal Salon & Ladies Apparel

a bolero jacket. Beaded belts are also very popular; they can change the whole look of a gown.

Are you seeing brides buy more than one dress? Many girls change from

their bridal gown into a short dress for the reception so that they can be more relaxed and comfortable.

Is there anything unique about brides from New Orleans? Yes, they want to

feel feminine and they love lace, whether it’s a gown or a lace veil over a beautiful sateen gown.

How did you get into the business?

My family has always been in the retail ladies’ clothing business, and we acquired Town and Country 25 years ago.

What advice do you give to brides? I

ask them what style they feel most comfortable in: A full ball skirt, fit and flair, strapless or more coverage?

What are the trends in bridal wear?

Strapless gowns continue to be popular, but more brides are asking for some type of strap, be it a oneshoulder gown, cap sleeves or even

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How does the mother of the bride choose her dress? The mother

of the bride usually selects her dress and color first and then the groom’s mother chooses one that works well with it. The mother of the bride often selects a color to complement the bridesmaids.

Who chooses the bridesmaids’ dresses?

Many brides are selecting a color and fabric and letting their bridesmaids choose different style dresses.

Do you enjoy what you do? Absolutely!

It’s very special to be part of such an unforgettable moment. F

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Educate Yourself What’s new and special in your area school 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 student-to-teacher ratio (five to one) of any school in our area. The dates for Open House are Thursdays, November 7 & 21, and January 9 & 23 from 9 am-1 pm.

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 pre-K-3 through seventh grade. The faculty and staff are dedicated to working with parents to help each child build a foundation for life cen-

tered on a love for learning, a desire to help others, and a commitment to Gospel values.

ST. ANDREW’S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL 8012 Oak St. New Orleans (504) 861-3743 www.standrewsepiscopalschool.org St. Andrew’s Episcopal School enrolls boys and girls from pre-K through eighth grade, offering 10 years of nurturing yet challenging education focusing on the Decade of Childhood. St. Andrew’s utilizes small classes to promote a challenging, learning environment where students interact with teachers and grow spiritually, socially and intellectually. Open House tours are scheduled for October 24, November 14, December 12 or January 16 at 9 am.

URSULINE ACADEMY 2635 State St. New Orleans (504) 866-5295 www.ursulineneworleans.org Ursuline Academy, founded in 1727, is a Catholic school for girls offering a strong educational environment from early childhood

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through a college preparatory secondary program. Ursuline fosters spiritual formation, academic excellence, and a life-long commitment to Serviam: I will serve. An AllAcademy Open House will be held Sunday, October 20 from 1-3 pm.

ACADEMY OF THE SACRED HEART 4521 St. Charles Ave. New Orleans (504) 269-1213 www.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-fourth grade will be Wednesday, November 6, and Open House for fifth-12th grades will be Wednesday, October 23, both from 5 pm-7 pm. Informal tours for Pre and Primary School are available on Tuesdays, October 22 & 29, and November 12, or call to schedule a private tour.

ISIDORE NEWMAN SCHOOL 1903 Jefferson Ave. New Orleans (504) 896-6323 www.newmanschool.org

Newman is a non-sectarian, coeducational college preparatory day school serving highly motivated and high-achieving students from pre-K through grade 12. Founded in 1903 to enrich New Orleans by educating students regardless of socio-economic status, Newman continues that mission today with achievement in academics, athletics, the arts and extra-curricular activities. Newman remains committed to the success and ethical development of each individual student.

Open Houses: Lower School: October 22 at 11:30 am; Middle and Upper School: November 6 at 5 pm, January 16 at 9 am.

International School of Louisiana 1400 Camp St. New Orleans 502 Olivier St. New Orleans Westbank 8101 Simon St. Metairie (504) 654-1088 www.isl-edu.org With a rigorous K–8 program, ISL is the only Louisiana school named “Charter School of the Year” by the Center for Education Reform and a “School of Exemplary Academic

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Growth” by the Louisiana Department of Education. Using an innovative language immersion curriculum, students strengthen academic skills through every day conversation and instruction, better preparing them to meet the demands of today’s global workforce.

TRINITY EPISCOPAL SCHOOL 1315 Jackson Ave. New Orleans (504) 525-8661 www.trinitynola.com Trinity is a pre-K 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 pre-K-8 take place October 18, November 1, November 8 and January 17, all at 8:45 am.

LOUISE S. MCGEHEE SCHOOL 2343 Prytania St. New Orleans (504) 561-1224 www.mcgeheeschool.com With over 100 years 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’s mission was to build a school for girls that would focus on the individual student and foster a lifelong love of learning. Learn more about the McGehee Advantage. Admission Open Houses for pre-K-12, 8:30-10 am, October 10; pre-K-4, 8:30-10 am, October 24, November 7, January 9 & 16.

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL

2001 Leon C. Simon Drive New Orleans (504) 286-2610 www.bfhsla.org Benjamin Franklin High School was founded in 1957 to promote a spirit of excellence among New Orleans high school students. Franklin is consistently ranked among the top schools in the nation by U.S. News & World Report and Newsweek. Franklin is the #1 public high school in Louisiana. Admissions Open House is scheduled for Thursday, October 10, 5:30-8 pm.

MOUNT CARMEL ACADEMY 7027 Milne Blvd.

New Orleans (504) 288-7626 www.mcacubs.com Mount Carmel Academy, a four-time Top 50 Catholic High School in the United States and twice-recognized Blue Ribbon School of Excellence, is a secondary school for girls, grades eight-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 annual Open House, Thursday, October 10, 3-7 pm.

ST. MARTIN’S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL 225 Green Acres Metairie (504) 736-9917 www.stmsaints.com St. Martin’s Episcopal School is a coeducational, independent college preparatory day school for students from age 18 months

through grade 12. St. Martin’s is a vibrant learning community with a rich history, engaging and bright students, top-notch 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: George Cottage and Lower School: Saturday, October 19 10 am; Middle and Upper School: Saturday, November 16, 10 am; and All School: Thursday, Janurary 30, 9:30 am. We prepare students to thrive in college and in life through faith, scholarship and service. St. Martin’s – Education for Life.

St. Mary’s Dominican High School 7701 Walmsley Ave. New Orleans.

(504) 865-9401 ext 4131 www.stmarysdominican.org “A Legacy Through Generations…

An Eternity of Truth” Since 1860, St. Mary’s Dominican High School has been a leader of Catholic education in the New Orleans region. The school’s 153-year legacy is rooted in the tradition of prayer, study, community and service. These are the pillars of Dominican life and form the foundation for the Dominican student’s experience. Join us for an Open House on Thursday, October 24, 3:30-6:30 pm.

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-K: November 5, 6:30 pm; Middle & Upper School: November 19, 6:30 pm; Kindergarten-Grade 5; January 16, 8:30 am; Middle & Upper School: January 23, 8:15 am.

Holy Name of Jesus School 6325 Cromwell Place New Orleans (504) 861-1466 www.hnjschool.org Established in 1891, Holy Name of Jesus School is located in the Uptown area of New Orleans. They are a Roman Catholic, co-educational school for pre-K through seventh grade. The philosophy of Holy Name centers on teaching children confidence, compassion and integrity while achieving academic excellence and maintaining the Catholic faith in an inclusive community.

Ecole Bilingue de la Nouvelle-Orléans 821 General Pershing St. New Orleans (504) 896-4500 www.ebnola.com Ecole Bilingue de la Nouvelle-Orléans is the only private French school in New Orleans that is accredited by the French Ministry of Education and State of Louisiana providing multilingual education for 2-yearold students to fifth grade. Since its founding in 1998, Ecole Bilingue’s mission has been to provide a strong and distinctive bilingual education for children in New Orleans by combining the best of French and American academics. •

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september snapshots

by Nina Takahashi

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3 1. Steve Gleason with Saints center Brian De la Puente and Saints fullback Jed Collins at the “Son of a Saint Gala” held at the Windsor Court Hotel on May 18. All proceeds will benefit the Son of a Saint foundation, which is dedicated to enhancing the lives of fatherless males through mentorship, education, mental health and sports programs. 2. New “Son of a Saint” kid Ka’Nard Allen with Bivian “Sonny” Lee III who founded the foundation in honor of his father, Bivian Lee Jr., former NFL defensive back for the Saints. 3. Phyllis M. Taylor and Dr. Albert Ruesga, president and CEO of the Greater New Orleans Foundation, as Taylor received the Spark Plug Award for profoundly improving the quality of life for all citizens in the Greater New Orleans region at the biennial meeting of the Greater New Orleans Foundation that was held on May 21 in the Arbor Room at City Park.

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4. Sharon Litwin with in-coming board chair of the Greater New Orleans Foundation, Ludovico Feoli Ph.D. GNOF is committed to working with area nonprofits to create a thriving New Orleans community. 5. The third annual Spring Fling “Hope on Deck” committee: (back row) Jiarra Jackson, Brandon Thibodeaux and Abbey Palagi and (front row) Courtney Mitchell, Emma McCreight, Jessica Sita and Monique Ricci organized the event held on Saturday, May 11, at the Ashé Cultural Arts Center sponsored by Acme Oyster House and Saint Arnold Brewing Company benefitting Boys Hope Girls Hope. 6. ”Home Malone” donor Kristen Malone and Jeff Johnson at “Hope on Deck.” The event’s proceeds will benefit Boys Hope Girls Hope, a Mid-City organization that provides at-risk children between the ages of 10 to 18 with a stable home, positive parenting and high quality education.

september snapshots

by Nina Takahashi

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9 12 7. Board members of A Studio in the Woods celebrate the fourth annual “FORESTival”: ASITW founders Lucianne and Joe Carmichael; Executive Director Ama Rogan; Lee Dupont; event chair Heidi Poche; board chair Valier Robinson; New Orleans City Council member Cynthia HedgeMorrell; Jackie Sullivan; and Bill Fagaly. ASITW, a Tulane University program, celebrates the beauty of Louisiana’s Coastal Wetlands through visual and performance art. The event, which was free and open to the public, offered families a chance to experience Louisiana’s Wetlands set to live music, food, artistic demonstrations and more. 8. New Orleans City Councilmember-At-Large Jackie Clarkson, Katrina Cranes and former ASITW artist-in-resident Monique Moss (Katrina Cranes choreographer) pictured with dancers in white at this year’s “FORESTival.” 9. Peggy Babin, Neva and Mike Seago and Dean of Tulane’s A.B. Freeman School of Business Ira Solomon at the “Tulane Council of Entrepreneurs Gala Awards” held on April 19 at The Audubon Tea Room.

10. Ralph Maurer with honoree Dr. John B. Elstrott at the “Tulane Council of Entrepreneurs Gala Awards.” Elstrott, a professor of practice and emeritus executive director of the Freeman School’s Levy-Rosenblum Institute for Entrepreneurship, received the Tulane Distinguished Entrepreneur of the Year Award and the Tulane Outstanding Social Entrepreneur of the Year Award. 11. John B. Elstrott with Freeman Alumni Lisa Amoss (MBA 1976), John E. Koerner III (JD ’69 and MBA ’70), Levere C. Montgomery Jr. (BBA ’50), D. B. H. Chaffe III (BSE ’55) and Albert Fraenkel II (BBA ’47). These distinguished entrepreneurs received the Pioneers of Entrepreneurship Education award for their contributions in starting the entrepreneurship program at the Freeman School. 12. Chris Papamichael, Thomas Hayes, winner of the Domain Cos competition and Haystack EDU member, and Matt Schwartz at the Tulane Council of Entrepreneurs Gala Awards.”

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www.EleanorFarnsworth.com 5631 St. Charles Avenue................................$6,185,000 4717 St Charles Avenue......SOLD...............$6,000,000 16 Audubon Place .............. SOLD ..............$4,500,000 521 Gov. Nicholls................SOLD...............$3,750,000 18 Rosa Park ...................................................$2,750,000 1776 State Street ..................SOLD...............$2,300,000 3 Poydras Street #9E/F ........SOLD...............$2,300,000 906 S. New Hampshire Avenue......SOLD...............$2,199,000 2600 Gaylynn Drive .......................................$2,199,000 1538 Fourth Street ..............SOLD...............$1,700,000 1518 First Street ..................SOLD...............$1,750,000 1415 Cadiz Street ...............SOLD...............$1,700,000 1732-34 Palmer Avenue.................................$1,650,000 2708 Coliseum Street ..........SOLD...............$1,625,000 6433 Paris Avenue ..........................................$1,545,000 1233 Second Street..............SOLD...............$1,600,000 4613 St. Charles Avenue.....SOLD...............$1,495,000 576 Audubon Street ............SOLD...............$1,595,000 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 1413 Philip Street ...........................................$1,370,000 71607 Riverside Drive ...................................$1,350,000 447 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

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2006 Jefferson Avenue........SOLD...............$1,100,000 17 Chateau Palmer .........................................$1,085,000 1701 Valence Street .............SOLD...............$1,075,000 1919 State Street ..................SOLD...............$1,050,000 1221 First Street ..................SOLD...............$1,050,000 1221 Exposition Blvd .........SOLD...............$1,045,000 3225 Prytania Street ............SOLD...............$1,000,000 1844 State Street ..................SOLD.................. $995,000 1022 Webster Street ............SOLD.................. $995,000 3447 Camp Street ................SOLD.................. $985,000 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.................. $850,000 836 State Street ....................SOLD.................. $849,000 5951 Tchoupitoulas........................................... $815,000 500 Walnut Street ................SOLD.................. $825,000 5933 Camp Street ................SOLD.................. $799,000 1443 Calhoun Street ...........SOLD.................. $789,000 405 Exposition Blvd ...........SOLD.................. $755,000 1513 Hesiod Street ............................................ $519,000 7337 W. Roadway Street ......3 Slips.................. $230,000 1205 St. Charles Avenue Unit #1415 ............. $194,000 Belle Alliance Plantation, Donaldsonville ..$3,200,000 6257 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge ................$2,750,000 595 Sandy Hook Dr. MS. ..............................$1,100,000

1440 Camp St........................................ $1,450,000 10 Swan ........................SOLD ............ $1,300,000 500 Audubon ...............SOLD ................$998,000 5232 Chestnut ..........................................$997,500 22 Farnham ...................SOLD ................$950,000 1566 Calhoun ................SOLD ................$875,000 704 Webster .................SOLD ................$850,000 5111 Pitt..........................SOLD ................$749,000 1240 Eighth....................SOLD ................$725,000 328 Julia.........................SOLD ................$595,000 6313 Laurel ...................SOLD ................$568,000 6308 Camp.....................SOLD ................$549,000 6219 Magazine St........SOLD ................$530,000 4919 Dryades................SOLD ................$517,000 924 Bellecastle ............SOLD ................$485,000 234 Audubon St. ..........SOLD ................$479,000 8233 Freret St ...............SOLD ................$445,000 5120 Chestnut...............SOLD ................$439,000 700 S. Peters.................SOLD ................$428,000 6300 Colbert St. ............SOLD ................$419,000 4 Stilt ...............................SOLD ................$415,000 4440 Bienville ...............SOLD ................$399,000 915 Cadiz........................SOLD ................$396,000 422 Henry Clay Ave.....SOLD ................$368,000 4701 Iberville.................SOLD ................$335,000 7400 Cohn St.................SOLD ................$279,000 2619 St Charles Ave, C...........................$199,900

September 2013 St. Charles Avenue | 71

By Seale Paterson

The event that marked the end of Pontchartrain Beach.

In 1983, after 44 years, Pontchartrain Beach closed. Twice.

While its official last day of business was September 5, 1983, it reopened for one last big hurrah – a charity event for the Contemporary Arts Center – a few weeks later on September 24. Called “The Last Ride,” the event gave New Orleanians one last chance to enjoy the thrills, chills and good times that entertained generations of locals and tourists alike.

While Pontchartrain Beach had been a very successful small amusement park for many years, it couldn’t compete with giants such as Disney World or with the rising costs of new rides (the last ride installed was The Ragin’ Cajun in 1978, at a cost of $1.3 million).

While the Labor Day “official” closing had been rainy and overcast, “The Last Ride” was held on a beautiful, breezy, sunny day.

Over 12,000 people came out to

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“At the beach, at the beach, at Pontchartrain Beach / You’ll have fun, you’ll have fun, every day of the week / You’ll love those thrilling rides, laugh till you split your sides / At Pontchartrain Beach.” The Zephyr roller coaster featured in a photo of Pontchartrain Beach taken by the Army Corps of Engineers in the late 1940s. Photo provided courtesy of the New Orleans Public Library.

enjoy live music all day and to meet former Saints quarterback and NFL legend Johnny Unitas, who signed autographs. There was a House of Horrors, a laser show, a dog act, a mime act, an air show and more. But most important of all: a last chance to ride the Zephyr roller coaster, which had a line of hundreds of people at most times.

At night, more live music featuring Irma Thomas, Frankie Ford, The Drifters and Fats Domino

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filled the air, as did a European-style fireworks show that ran from 11 p.m. until 11:25 p.m. At 11:30 p.m. the official last ride of the Zephyr was followed by a special Jazz Funeral to say a fond farewell to the park and years of memories.

On 7:30 a.m. on Sunday, September 25, the Louisiana National Guard’s 769th Engineering Battalion came in and started dismantling the park. It was indeed the end of an era. F