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Co-Chairs (standing) James and (sitting) Erica Reiss, Brittany Whitsell representing sponsor Whitney Bank, (standing) Chairman of the Board of Operation Homefront Mike Levy and (sitting) Co-Chair Marley LeBourgeois for St. Charles Avenue’s “Wine, Dine & Design” tablescapes luncheon and cocktail party benefiting Operation Homefront.

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St. Charles Avenue magazine and Renaissance Publishing, LLC are gearing up for the second annual “Wine, Dine &

Design” tablescapes luncheon and cocktail party sponsored by Whitney Bank to benefit Operation Homefront. This October 8 and 9 at the Audubon Tea Room, Co-Chairs Erica and James Reiss and Michael (not pictured) and Marley LeBourgeois, Chairman of the Board of Operation Homefront Mike Levy and Brittany Whitsell representing Whitney Bank for

gracing our cover this month! Over 20 designers and retailers have designed lavish tablescapes for you to enjoy featuring fabulous linens, flowers, favors for each guest to take home and more. New this year is the cocktail party on Thursday, October 8, 6-8 p.m., for only $40 a ticket. At this evening event you can enjoy wine in a commemorative take-home glass, hors d’oeuvres, live music and a sneak peek of the designs and the designers. The luncheon takes place the next day, Friday, October 9, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., for $125 a person, and includes the viewing of the tables, cocktails, a short presentation from a wounded warrior, a fabulous lunch provided by the Audubon Tea Room and a special favor from the designer who sponsored your table. A special thanks to supporting sponsor Jay Bryan of Bryan Subaru, who will have a fabulous new Subaru parked at the front of both events decorated for a picnic in the country. Call Cheryl Lemoine at 830-7232 for tickets and information today! n

Photographed by Jeffery Johnston

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contents

features 24 Swingin’ for the Apes “Whitney Zoo-To-Do” raised funds for a new

orangutan exhibit.

26 Satchmo’s Musical Legacy The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra celebrated

its 25th season.

28 Tulip Mania

Longue Vue honored the Garden Study Club and celebrated the beauty of the tulip.

30 Nice Doing Business

Junior Achievement honored local entrepreneurs.

32 Seersucker Preferred

Patrons dressed in their Southern best to benefit the Ogden Museum of Southern Art.

34 Samba!

“Parkway Promenade XXIV” transported guests to a Brazilian-style night.

36 Hog Wild

Bridge House/Grace House celebrated Mardi Gras off season “Cochon Cotillion XIX.”

38 Cropping Hunger

Second Harvest Food Bank hosted a harvest-themed fête for the fight against hunger.

40 Fancy Footwork

Local leaders and professional dancers teamed up to support arts education.

42 New Beginnings

Its 20th anniversary was the most successful “Women of Substance Luncheon” in its history.

47 Philanthropic Fashion Five New Orleanians support in style

by Mirella Cameran

55 St. Charles Avenue’s Registry of Charitable Events September-December 2015

compiled by Lani Griffiths

61 A Place for Everything

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10 local experts share how to put everything in its place by Kelcy Wilburn

67 St. Charles Avenue’s Fall Gallery Guide

by Kelcy Wilburn

contents

in every issue 10 Editors’ Note 12 To Educate, Strengthen and Build Kingsley House – over a century of service 14 Getting Closer Global Wildlife Center: A safari experience close to home 16 Southern Glow Scentsational September: A guide to your new favorite

fall beauty

18 What’s Hot Fall Fashion Accessories

20 On the Menu

Chicken Punched Up: Chef Baruch Rabasa shares The Franklin’s Roasted Chicken Breast.

22 The Dish

Back to the Future: A return to the new Carrollton

72 Vintage Wedding

Mary Rushton Foster weds Edouard James Kock Jr.

74 With This Ring

Foreman – Gaines

76 Young Bloods

52 Businesses: Colin Grussing and James Seidman

77 Student Activist

Taylor Pilar Monthey – St. Mary’s Dominican High School

78 Shop Talk

Albert Brown: Owner and Lead Stylist, Albert Brown Salon

79 Shop Talk

Jennifer J. Brewer: Marketing Representative, Southern Candymakers

80 Snapshots 84 OnStage Performance Calendar 88 Nostalgia Lunacy In the Air: When Wings recorded in Gentilly

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New Orleans’ definitive social magazine September 2015 / Volume 20 / Issue 4

Editorial Executive Editor Bev Church Editor Morgan Packard Art Director Sarah George contributing editor Mirella Cameran Beauty Columnist Lorin Gaudin Society Columnist Marilee Hovet Food & Dining Columnist Jyl Benson Associate Editor Melanie Warner Spencer web Editor Kelly Massicot Event Photo Coordinator Jeff Strout interns Lani Griffiths and Morgan Heuer advertising vice president of sales Colleen Monaghan sales manager Brittany Brady (504) 830-7248, Brittany@MyNewOrleans.com

Account Executive Erin Duhe (504) 830-7226, Erin@MyNewOrleans.com

Production/Web Manager Staci McCarty Production DesignerS Ali Sullivan, Monique Di Pietro, Claire Geary traffic coordinator Jessica DeBold Administration Chief Executive Officer Todd Matherne President Alan Campell Executive Vice President/Editor-in-Chief Errol Laborde vice president of sales Colleen Monaghan DIRECTOR OF MARKETING AND EVENTS Cheryl Lemoine Distribution Manager John Holzer Subscriptions Sara Kelemencky (504) 830-7231 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Denise Dean

A Publication of Renaissance Publishing, LLC Printed in USA 110 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Ste. 123 Metairie, LA 70005 (504) 828-1380 The entire contents of this magazine are copyrighted by Renaissance Publishing, LLC, © 2015 with all rights reserved. Reproduction or use, without permission, of editorial or graphic content in any manner is prohibited. St. Charles Avenue is not responsible for photos or artwork and assumes that all releases have been cleared upon submission to the magazine. St. Charles Avenue is published monthly by Renaissance Publishing, LLC, 110 Veterans Blvd., Ste. 123, Metairie, La. 70005, (504) 828-1380. Subscription rate: one year $17.95, two year $31, three year $43 — foreign rates vary call for pricing. It is the policy of this magazine to employ people on the basis of their qualifications and with assurance of equal opportunity and treatment regardless of race, color, creed, sex, age, sexual orientation, religion, national origin or handicap.

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Meet our sales team Colleen Monaghan Vice President of Sales With over 30 years in the publishing and non-profit sectors, Colleen Monaghan is an accomplished sales strategist and solutionoriented Vice President of Sales at Renaissance Publishing. She thrives in challenging, fast-paced environments where her performance directly impacts the bottom line. As a seventh generation New Orleanian, Colleen loves her hometown with a passion. She enjoys volunteering in the nonprofit sector because it allows her to strategize about new events that bring people together in a fun environment while also raising money. Colleen loves collecting art, traveling the world and living life to its fullest, while wearing fabulous hats and elaborate costumes while partaking in the elixir of life: Vino, Dahling! You can reach Colleen by calling 830-7215 or emailing Colleen@myneworleans.com.

Brittany Brady Sales Manager

Brittany Brady was born in the deep South of Mississippi and has led a nomadic lifestyle ever since. After graduating from Louisiana State University with a degree in Fashion Merchandising and a minor in Business Administration, she migrated to New Orleans and is currently residing in the Warehouse District. In addition to being a part of the St. Charles Avenue team, she enjoys being involved in the city’s music scene, craft cocktails, being an eccentric “foodcentric,” having more knowledge of the NBA than the average male and learning from people of all walks of life. You can reach Brittany by calling 830-7248 or emailing Brittany@myneworleans.com.

Erin Duhe Account Executive

Born and raised in the heart of New Orleans, Erin Duhe embraces all of the qualities that make this city special. She is an active member of the New Orleans social scene and a professional at wining and dining. After graduating from St. Mary’s Dominican High School, she followed her educational path to Louisiana State University and earned a degree in Business. She can be found at almost all festivals and loves reading a good non-fiction book, and aspires to become a master at Pilates – to offset finding the best restaurants. You can reach Erin by calling 830-7226 or at Erin@myneworleans.com.

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Editors’ Note

Cheers to Events! St. Charles Avenue magazine and Renaissance Publishing, LLC are gearing up for the second annual “Wine, Dine & Design” tablescapes luncheon and cocktail party sponsored by Whitney Bank this October 8 and 9 at the Audubon Tea Room to benefit Operation Homefront! Thanks so much to Co-Chairs Erica and James Reiss and Michael (not pictured) and Marley LeBourgeois, Chairman of the Board of Operation Homefront Mike Levy, and Brittany Whitsell from Whitney Bank for

gracing our cover this month! Operation Homefront a nonprofit organization that provides emergency financial and other assistance to the families of our service members and wounded warriors throughout Louisiana and Mississippi. Ninety-two percent of everything raised goes to the service members and their families – those who risk their lives every day to keep us safe! Over 20 designers and retailers have designed lavish tablescapes for you to enjoy featuring

fabulous linens, flowers, favors for each guest to take home and more. The cocktail party, which is new this year, will be held on Thursday, October 8, 6-8 p.m., and will only be $40 a ticket. At this evening’s event you can enjoy wine in a commemorative take-home glass, hors d’oeuvres, a fun band and a sneak peek of the designs and the designers. To reserve your ticket, visit MyNewOrleans.com/Events now! The luncheon takes place the next day, Friday, October 9, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., for $125 a person and includes the viewing of the tables, cocktails, a short presentation from a wounded warrior, a fabulous lunch provided by the Audubon Tea Room and a special favor from the designer who sponsored your table. A special thanks to supporting sponsor Jay Bryan of Bryan Subaru, who will have a fabulous new Subaru parked at the front of both events – of course decorated for a picnic in the country. Thanks to our table sponsors and to the designers participating. Thanks also to the Audubon Tea Room, Betty Hunley Designs and Renaissance Publishing, our parent company, who will be

giving 100 percent of the proceeds to Operation Homefront. Call Cheryl Lemoine at 830-7232 for tickets and information today! We are thrilled to feature some of our favorite chic locals in our annual Fashionable New Orleanians feature. Pictured in what they would wear to their favorite fundraisers, Louellen Berger, Manny Bright, Melissa Coleman Charles Divins and Celeste Eustis give you a glimpse into their lives and closets. Everyone wants to add a new twist to their home or office, so check out the Gallery Guide and Home Organization features. Once you give away a few things, you get to add new ones, and we have some of the best ideas around. Do not forget to support Le Petit Thèâtre on Friday, September 11, 7-11 p.m. at their fundraiser, “The Curtain Call Ball!” Event Chairs Kay Favrot, Kathleen Van Horn, Brenda Moffitt, Kay McArdle and Shon Baker promise you a night of music and theatre, and you’ll be supporting a New Orleans treasure that Dickie Brennan helped to bring back! Call 522-2081 for tickets. Stay cool! Bev

Jim Ashbee, Celeste and Curtis Eustis, Jane Heidingsfelder and Jim Perrier ask you to please consider supporting “Light Up the Night” benefiting Lighthouse Louisiana on September 18 at the beautiful St. Charles Avenue home of Jim Ashbee and Jim Perrier for $100 a ticket. There will be fabulous food, cocktails and music by Haywood Hillyar. Travers Mackel will serve as emcee, and there will be auction items including artwork by George Dunbar, Ashley Longshore, David Harouni and Mitchell Gaudet. Thanks to McIlhenny Foundation, Whitney Bank, IberiaBank and Arndaud’s for their generous sponsorships. For more information and to purchase tickets, call 899-4501 extension 209 or visit LighthouseLouisiana.org.

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Our inaugural “Wine, Dine & Design” presented by Whitney tablescapes luncheon was a day I’ll never forget, and was so successful that we’re adding a cocktail party the evening before! Our Preview Party will take place Thursday, October 8, 6-8 p.m. For only $40, you’ll receive a souvenir glass for your wine, hors d’oeuvres and a preview of the designed tables that will be the center of the luncheon. Tickets for the Preview Party are only available by visiting MyNewOrleans.com/Events. Our second annual luncheon will be the next day, Friday, October 9, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., and I encourage you alls to call Cheryl Lemoine at 830-7232 to reserve your seat now for $125 – we’re already selling out! Thanks to our presenting sponsor Whitney Bank, supporting sponsor Bryan Subaru, Contributing Supporting Sponsor the New Orleans Saints and our program sponsor Trashy Diva. We would also like to thank Bollinger Entreprises LLC, as well as our additional sponsors: Auto Chlor; Faye and Marshall Ballard; Manny and Pepper Bright; Mathilde and Richard Currence; Celeste and Curtis Eustis; Landscape Images; Marley and Michael LeBourgeois; Linda and Gordon Kolb; Ann Packard; the Packard Family; Perrier Party Rentals; Darnelle and Randy Phillipson; RDS Designs; Erica and James Reiss; Pixie and Jimmy Reiss; Pam and Bill Ryan; and Trashy Diva. If you’re still waffling on whether to attend, check out our amazing table designers: Adler’s; Ambrose Garden; The Audubon Tea Room;

Bee’s Wedding & Event Designs; Beth Claybourn Interiors; Bev Church – Entertaining Celebrations; Brain Injury Association of Louisiana; The Cannery / Toulouse Gourmet; Dunn & Sonnier Antiques, Florals, Gifts; FestiGals; JADE NOLA & The Plant Gallery; Kern Studios at Mardi Gras World; Kim Starr Wise Floral Events; Landscape Images; Malachite Home & Mitch’s Flowers; National Society of the Colonial Dames of America; Perino’s Garden Center; Razzle Dazzle; RDS Concepts; Trashy Diva & Yseult Designs; and YAYA. If you’re up to attending two parties in one night, please consider supporting “Faces of New Orleans,” October 8 at the St. Charles Avenue home of Fraces and Calvin Fayard. This biennial gala raises critical funds for the Trinity Counseling and Training Center, providing affordable counseling to those in the greatest need. This year the gala will honor two individuals who are dedicated to issues of mental health: Dr. Jeffrey Rouse, Orleans Parish Coroner and Timothy Trapolin. Please contact Raina O’Neil at 670-2537 or at roneil@trinitynola. com for tickets or questions. One more thing: We cannot believe that we allowed a misspelling of the name of one of our favorite New Orleanians, Stephen Sonnier, to make it to print in our last issue. We greatly regret the error and encourage you to visit Dunn & Sonnier Antiques • Flowers • Gifts at 2138 Magazine St. or at DunnAndSonnierFlowers.com. Stay safe, sane and enjoy the end of summer! Morgan saintcharlesavenue.com | 11

making a difference

By marilee hovet

To Educate, Strengthen and Build Kingsley House – over a century of service I will never forget the day that two former Presidents of the United States of America visited Kingsley House. It was the spring of 2006, and Presidents George H. W. Bush and Bill Clinton came to announce the beneficiaries of the Bush-Clinton Katrina Fund. Because I was a member of the Kingsley House Board of Directors at the time, my family and I were invited to attend the presentation and meet the Presidents. Though my boys were, at the time, more interested in the (admittedly impressive) motorcade than in seeing the Presidents, it was a memorable day for us all.

Making History If you’ve ever encountered the secret service, you can imagine what it was like to have not one but two former Presidents spending the afternoon at Kingsley House. The entire operation was a marvel to behold. Yet although that day was undeniably exciting and unforgettable, a visit to Kingsley House doesn’t need secret service details and Presidents to make it memorable. With its culturally rich history (the Kingsley House pool, for instance, was the first integrated pool in the city) and its expansive impact on the community (more than 7,000

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individuals, from infants to senior citizens, are currently participating in its programs), Kingsley House is easily one of the finest social services organizations in the United States. In fact, Kingsley House is a marvel to behold in its own right. For the past century, Kingsley House has played a vital role in the social services landscape of southeast Louisiana. Its programs, share a common mission: to educate children, strengthen families and build community. A “Rubik’s Cube” Philosophy The Kingsley House philosophy reminds me a little bit of a Rubik’s Cube: though all of the rows are connected by a center axis, each row follows its own track. Programs for preschoolers, for example, have their own row. The next row might be for counseling services or afterschool programs for teens. Though they each follow a directed path, they can move in

tandem when necessary. A child who graduated from the Head Start program might return to Kingsley House for after-school tutoring in middle school. The grandparent of a preschooler in the Head Start program might enroll in an adult services program. Or perhaps an individual who has benefitted from the counseling services might urge a friend who is struggling with depression to call the Community Counseling Center. The squares and rows on the Rubik’s cube fit together in seemingly endless permutations, as do the various ways in which Kingsley House offers support.

What’s Next Under the superb direction of Keith Liederman, Kingsley House is always evolving. The next task on the agenda is the expansion of its facility to include the new the Patrick F. Taylor campus. Among other things, the project will increase capacity for the everimportant Head Start and Adult Day Health Care programs. Kingsley House is never content to rest on its quite considerable laurels. The agency is constantly challenging itself to improve its already excellent programs and to deepen its capacity to serve those in need. And that is how, more than one hundred years after the day it opened its doors, Kingsley House continues its legacy of changing lives and making a difference – to individuals, families and communities. For more information and to learn how to volunteer, call 523-6221 or visit KingsleyHouse.org. n

Heard something interesting for “making A difference?” If so, please send it to: St. Charles Avenue, 110 Veterans Blvd., Suite 123, Metairie, LA 70005 or email Morgan@ MyNewOrleans.com with the subject line “Making A Difference”

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kids play

By lynne gibbons

bucket. We opted for the bucket and were glad we did. My gang was very generous with their food!

Getting Closer Global Wildlife Center: A safari experience close to home You would expect to have to travel to another continent to go on a safari, which is certainly not tops on the list of things to do with small children. But there’s an option that offers much of the same excitement that a safari provides, albeit on a smaller scale, located on the Northshore of Lake Pontchartain. A trip much easier to tackle with the kids! Getting There Approximately 30 minutes from the north base of the Causeway, you’ll find Global Wildlife Center in Folsom. GWC is a 900-acre freeroaming wildlife preserve – the largest of its kind in the country. They are dedicated not only to creating an environment where endangered animals can live peacefully, but also to providing people of all ages the opportunity

for a hands-on experience with these beautiful animals. The land that GWC sits on was originally used as a dove-hunting lodge called Wild Wings. The former sleeping accommodations now house the nonprofit’s offices. In 1991, Wild Wings closed, the land was sold and The Global Wildlife Center was born.

Getting Closer From the moment you drive through the gates of GWC, you’re instantly immersed in the freeroaming philosophy. Do not be surprised if a pack of deer are crossing the gravel road in front of you or if you have to stop for a bit while an antelope occupies the road. Right off the bat, everybody in my car was excited and not believing how “close-up” we were to the animals. Little did

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we know at the time, we would end up much, much closer. The gravel road leads you to the headquarters of the property where the tour begins. We quickly purchased our tickets and a bucket of feed in the gift shop and headed to the covered wagons waiting for the passengers. The covered wagons are wonderful for many reasons. First, they have cushioned benches that go along the perimeter of the wagon so there are no interior seats. Everybody has a front-row view of the action. The wagons also provide constant shade, which kept our tour group comfortable even on a very warm day. We found our seats and, after a few quick safety reminders, the tractor pulling the four connected wagons was off. You can either purchase feed by the cup or the

Dinnertime We hadn’t been moving more than 10 minutes when the wagon train stopped. The animals know what that means: dinnertime. And they came running! You don’t need to concern yourself with calling the animals over or having to wait your turn to feed one. However, you do need to concern yourself with keeping a tight grip on your feed cup or you’ll lose it to the less-than-perfect table manners of a deer, antelope, ostrich, llama, giraffe or zebra! Even the younger kids in our wagon, who had started by tentatively holding their cup out for an animal, were happily announcing that they had pet the zebra or touched the antlers of another animal before too long. Understandably, since there are over 4,000 animals on the preserve, picking our favorite one was no easy task. Some voted for the camel and others for the zebras. But in the end, the giraffes won everybody over. The tour guide pointed out that a giraffe can have an 18-inch tongue. Well, they used every bit of it to get all the food they could, often times sticking their head and neck under the canopy of the wagon to get a snack to the amusement of all. The tour lasted about an hour and a half, and we made multiple stops along the way, feeding various animals as we went. Need to Know

For complete ticket and pricing information as well as schedules and directions, visit GlobalWildlife.com. n

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southern glow

By lorin gaudin

list and her newly released book, Pretty Honest, on your holiday wishlist.

Scentsational September A guide to your new favorite fall beauty Fall Fragrances While many companies have released their fall fragrance lines, we here in New Orleans know that there is at least another month or so of steamy heat, so we stay in a look-don’t-change-yet mode, keeping things light and fresh with a water or citrus bent. Fall scents mean deeper, warmer smells like fig, light amber, tea, and/or herbs and spices (bergamot, basil or vetiver, to name some), that form fragrance foundation. A deeper, petal-rich rose also appears along with a little oud and musk. The list of this season’s most delicious releases include: Jo Malone: Mimosa & Cardamom Aesop: Tacit Bottega Veneta: Knot Eau Florale By Kilian: Voulez-vous Coucher Avec Moi

Annick Goutal: Vanille Charnelle,

Ambre Sauvage & 1001 Ouds

Avery: Avery Perfume Collection

I have been waffling between Roads Co.’s “This Weekend” and BodyTime’s iconic China Rain oil rollerball. Toward the end of September, I find myself partial to Diptyque’s Philosykos, considered by perfume gurus Luca Turin and Tanya Sanchez (authors of Perfumes: The A-Z guide) to be “… the first proper fig in perfumery. Excellent.”

What I’ve Been Loving, Using and Reading With that in mind, my daytime go-to routine begins with a gentle morning cleanse with Vital Assist Daily Probiotic Cleanser, followed by a Pixi Glycolic Toner, two or three drops of Herbivore Botanicals

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Orchid facial oil, Vital Assist TINTsmart SPF35 Sunscreen/ Primer, a swipe of black eyeliner on primed lids, a sweep of W3LL PEOPLE Expressionist Mascara, Charlotte Tilbury Bronze and Glow and Bombshell lip balm in Ruby. At night, I’m currently in love with some cool Asian brands that are all the rage. I take off my make up with Sephora’s Triple Action Micellar Water, then second cleanse with Tatcha Camellia Cleansing Oil. Several times a week, I follow with the very gentle yet effective AmorePacific Treatment Enzyme Peel, then Belif The True Cream Moisturizing Bomb or Kate Somerville Nourish Daily Moisturizer (depending on how much hydration I need), four or five drops of Sunday Riley Luna Oil and then a spritz of Glossier’s Rosewater Soothing Mist. I’m a magazine fanatic, so my monthly stack towers with Marie Claire, Allure, Thoughtfully, etc. I also visit to YouTube to faithfully watch videos from Pretty, Shiny, Sparkly; VivianneDoesMakeup; The Raeviewer; Hello October; Lisa Eldridge; Caroline Hirons; and Sali Hughes. Speaking of Sali Hughes, put her Guardian beauty column on your regular Internet reading

What’s In Store I recently hit the Sephora VIB Rouge brunch party and picked up some new products – reviews next month. I also splurged on a Hakuho-do Small Teardrop Pointed Highlighter brush; it’s so soft and just the right size to tap on Becca Highlighter in Opal or Laura Geller’s Baked Gelato Swirl Illuminator in Gilded Honey. Sephora has some great staff that can give guidance and nice testers to try before you buy. L’Oreal’s Color Riche Le Matte Lip Colors are insanely good, with deep pigmentation, smooth, silky texture and incredible lasting power. All five shades are gorgeous, but I’m partial to Mad for Matte, a rich orange red. Brow products are everywhere! My fascination with Korean brands has led me to Cungah 22 Dong Gong Minn Brow Maker. The two-in-one applicator (brush and sponge tip) is odd but effective in creating shape and definition. Best of all, it lasts all day without smudging and is waterproof. If sculpting and shimmer is what you like, contour and highlighters continue to rule the day. Apart from the holidays, I prefer a subtle, healthy glow from a light hand with nourishing facial oil or balm-like lotion. Check out Tony Moly Luminous Goddess Aura Beam. Fall palettes are abundant! Virtually every line has a stunning shadow palette with both brights and muted colors. The one palette that everyone will want is Hourglass Cosmetics Holiday 2015 Palette of blush, highlight, bronzer and finishing powder. Gwyneth Paltrow fans take note: Goop will become a beauty brand in collaboration with Juice Beauty. The six-piece range is expected to his stores in early 2016. Have questions or products to recommend? Email SouthernGlow@ MyNewOrleans.com. n

photos courtesy Megan apothecary and vital asssist

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what’s hot

by amy gabriel

Fall Fashion Accessories

Even though our coffees still require ice in the afternoon and the idea of wearing long sleeves seems a thousand miles away, September is, indeed, upon us. With it comes the desire to swap our brighter pieces in favor of shades that speak to our sense of fall spirit. Despite the towering temps, seasonal tones of luscious wine, fabrics of army green suede and playful fringe accents will send you straight into an autumnal state of mind.

1. Divinely designed, the DVF cross-body bag will be your full time companion. Brimming with personality, the lining of the bag and underside of the strap are red, and the cross-body strap is removable for use as a clutch. FeBe, 474 Metairie Road, Suite 102, 835-5250, FebeClothing.com 2. Sparkle and shine into September with an exquisite pair of shimmering 100 CZ cluster earrings set in rhodium. Albert Brown Salon, 3424 Magazine St., 861-0090, AlbertBrownSalon.com 3. The chic open toed Poca Fringe Bootie with exposed heel detail will have you stepping lightly into September. Haus 131, 5517 Magazine St., 885-2333, Haus131.com 4. A treat for your trousers, show off your artistic interest with a pair of Hot Sox inspired by Gustav Klimt’s famous kiss painting. California Drawstrings, 812 Royal St., 523-1371; 3650 Magazine St., 702-8515; CaliforniaDrawstrings.com 5. Reminding that wine isn’t just for sipping, this romantic Victorian Lace camisole by Only Hearts makes a perfect peek-a-boo beneath a light V-neck. Trashy Diva, 2048 Magazine St., 299-8777; 537 18 | St. Charles Avenue September 2015

brix apparel courtesy Brandt Vicknair with Brandt Images; select photos by cheryl gerber

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Royal St., 522-4233; TrashyDiva.com 6. The Hurricane Katrina 10 year anniversary line of pendants, couture charms and earrings from Cristyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Collection speaks to style and substance. Proceeds from each purchase go to Animal Rescue New Orleans. Available at CristyCali.com and at Adlerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s New Orleans. 7. Celebrate the heart of New Orleans with a NOLA Couture Jackson Square necktie. One hundred percent silk, each is 58 inches long and 3.5 inches wide. Feet First, 4122 Magazine St., 899-6800; 526 Royal St., 569-0005; 200 Metairie Road, 324-2194; FeetFirstStores.com 8. Tote everything from your iPad to

your cosmetic bag in The Sandrine from Clare V. Available in army green (pictured) and grey suede; the classic top handle bag will keep your essentials compartmentalized. Haute, 725 Magazine St., 522-8687, HauteNola.com 9. Athletically inclined men can get a fashionable leg up on weekend wear with classic American shorts suited for guys with muscular legs. Brix Apparel, WearBrix.com. saintcharlesavenue.com | 19

on the menu Roasted Chicken Breast with baby arugula, peaches, pancetta, pickled shitaki mushrooms, carmelized vandalia onion and natural jus 2 skin-on chicken breasts 1 ripe peach, cut into slices 2 ounces pancetta, diced and rendered 6 pickled shitakies*, cut into quarters 3 cups baby arugula ¼ cup vadalias, diced medium and carmelized ½ teaspoon fresh thyme chives, chopped to taste ¼ cup white wine ½ cup chicken stock 2 Tablesoons whole butter *Pickled shitakies ½ cup balsamic vinegar ¼ cup red wine vinegar ¹/³ cup sugar 2 sprigs thyme 2 sprigs of parsley 2 garlic bulbs 1 shallot Salt to taste 1 cup shitakies, stems removed Bring liquid to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes. Strain over mushrooms and let stand for a 1/2-hour. Heat oven to 400 degrees. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat medium oven-safe sauté pan with oil until oil begins to smoke. Place chicken skin-side down in pan. Sear, and then place in oven. Cook chicken on skin side until 90 percent done. Remove and cook flesh side-down very briefly. Place chicken on a plate in a warm spot. Deglaze pan with white wine. Reduce and add stock. Mount with butter. Reserve drippings. Take the hot pan and add the pancetta, onions, thyme and mushrooms. When heated through, add arugula, toss and then add peaches. Adjust seasoning and toss.

Chicken Punched Up

To plate: Slice chicken. Arrange warm salad on a plate, place chicken on top and then pour reserved pan juices over to taste.

The Franklin, 2600 Dauphine St., 267-0640, TheFranklinNola.com

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jeffery johnston photograph

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the dish

By jyl benson

TRY THIS At the first breath of cooler air I’m headed on a walk down Magazine Street to Bouligny Tavern, where all of the music is on vinyl and it’s offered up one entire album-on- turntable at a time. Total Happy Hour is offered Monday through Thursday, 4-5 p.m. when select cocktails are $5 and select menu selections are half price. The Tempura Green Beans with Spicy Sesame Aioli ($8) feels virtuous but it isn’t, and the Seared Beef Short Ribs with Chimichurri Rojo ($11) and the Sirloin Burger with, what else, more aioli ($12) are not, but are so worth it.

Reuben at Boucherie

Back to the Future A return to the new Carrollton Construction-driven lockdown continues Uptown on the Sliver by the River. I took to hoofing it, but this summer’s brutal heat crushed that, leaving automotive escape down Tchoupitoulas the only option. I headed downtown then had a Eureka moment and turned right instead of left. The route took me back to a beginning. Born in 1908, my maternal grandmother, Cecilia Fletchinger, grew up in the building that

has morphed into Camellia Grill. She was a Matter Dolorosa parishioner, where she married Henry “Dutch” Steinlage, whom she met while standing outside of Schweikhardt’s Drug Store at the corner of Oak and Carrollton. They conducted their courtship between the drugstore’s soda fountain and the clandestine drive-up windows they frequented in my grandfather’s Buick, where they would secure the Prohibition-era cocktails they downed in Audubon Park.

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Straight out of college I took up residence in the Carrollton area in 1992 with the man who would become my future ex-husband. Back then the only really upscale place was Brigtsen’s, which we could not afford, so we frequented the cheap dives and neighborhood joints that seemed to be on every corner. Today Carrollton is different. Inexpensive ethnic restaurants such as Panchita’s, Ba Chi Canteen and Lebanon are thriving in place of the sandwich shops and pizza joints and upscale, casual places like Boucherie are impressive choices for a respectable first date or a special occasion that will not break the bank. In its new Carrollton Avenue locale just around the corner from its old Jeanette Street haunt, three of us dined like royalty at Boucherie on Nathaniel Zimet’s Boudin Balls with Garlic Aioli ($7), his decadent Fries with Garlic Butter and Parmesan Reggiano

($6) and Crispy-Skin Duck Confit with Potato Terrine ($13). Then we moved on to a Smoked Pork Belly Reuben with Gruyere on House-made Rye Bread ($12), a Jerked Duck Breast with Roasted Bananas ($18) and Potato Gnocchi with Refried Cauliflower, Shaved Squash, and Thai Eggplant Chutney

($15) We finished with Krispy Kreme Bread Pudding ($8.50), Thai Chili Chess Pie ($6) and ice cream

($5). It was a memorable meal and we waddled out the door with enough left over for dinner, too. Back in the day when we lived in the neighborhood, my future ex and I frequented China Orchid for takeout and restorative bowls of Ya-Ka-Mein soup. On a recent visit I thrilled to discover the Ya-Ka-Mein as reliable as ever and the rest of the experience enhanced considerably. Instead of plastic floral arrangements and cheesy bamboo curtain room dividers, the rooms are awash in tasteful, muted shades and the bathroom floors no longer lean to one side. But the price points remain as digestible as ever. Go with a group and order one of the diner packages. The Dinner for Five will deliver Moo Shu Pork,

Crispy Shrimp, Beef with Broccoli, General Tso’s Chicken, Boneless Fried Chicken with Vegetables, five eggrolls, five orders of Shrimp Fried Rice, and five bowls of Wonton Soup with Shrimp. This will set you back $89 and everyone will

sustain on the leftovers for days. If you live Uptown, China Orchid will even bring it to your door so there’s no need to even battle the road construction. n

Boucherie 1506 S. Carrollton Ave., 862-5514, Boucherie-Nola.com Bouligny Tavern 3641 Magazine St., 891-1810, BoulignyTavern.com China Orchid 704 South Carrollton Ave., 865-1428, ChinaOrchidNewOrleans.com

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Swingin’ for the Apes

“Whitney Zoo-To-Do” raised funds for a new orangutan exhibit. “Whitney Zoo-To-Do,” the annual adults-only black-tie gala, celebrated its 38th annual fundraiser to help underwrite a new orangutan exhibit in Asian Domain scheduled to open later this year. This year’s chairwoman was Catherine Freeman, and this event combined with the “Zoo-To-Do for Kids” raised more than $1.1 million for the project. Prior to the main event, the Sponsor Party guests received exclusive admission to the Audubon Tea Room, Garden Tent and Patron Lounge. Patrons received admission to the Patron Lounge and the new Patron Patio where sponsors and patrons got to mingle while enjoying a private view of the main stage. Auction items included a pair of ruby earrings from Friend & Company Fine Jewelry, vacation trips to St. Lucia and Puerto Rico from Corporate Travel and a painting entitled “Banana Blossom” by featured artist Tim Trapolin. There were more than 70 local restaurants and 40 specialty and full-service bars. The signature drink was a Sumatran Swing with Malibu Red. The headline entertainment on the Capital One Stage was Downtown Fever. Other performers included Bill Malchow and the Go-Cup All Stars, Heather and the Monkey King and Eastern Sunrise. Fun fact: The 2015 Zoo-To-Do Luxury Vehicle Raffle awarded a 2015 Lexus NX200t worth $36,060, generously donated by LEXUS of New Orleans. n

event at a glance What: “Whitney Zoo-To-Do” benefiting the Audubon Nature Institute When: Friday, May 1 Where: Audubon Zoo

1. David, Chairwoman Catherine, Peter and Charlotte Freeman 2. Clifton and Elizabeth Le Blanc with Sally and Ron Forman 3. John Hairston, Gary Lorio, King Milling and Joe Exnicios 4. Poco Sloss with Cathryn and Jay Darden 5. Lesli Harris and Eugene Priestley 6. Paul and Anne Long

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Satchmo’s Musical Legacy

The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra celebrated its 25th season. The Armstrong Ballroom set the stage for a full orchestral concert by the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra with special guest the Kermit Ruffins Band, in a special tribute to Louis Armstrong. Kermit Ruffins performed on trumpet and vocals with Kevin Morris on bass, Shannon Powell on drums and Yoshitaka Tsuji on piano. The festive evening included a seated three-course dinner with wine and cocktails as well as dancing. Preservation Hall All-Star Quintet provided music throughout dessert and dancing. A select number of high-end auction items were available, including Viking River Cruises and a George Rodrigue “Take Five” print signed by Randy Newman. Paulette and Frank Stewart served as event chairs. Music Director Carlos Miguel Prieto was the honoree, and Mark Romig served as auctioneer. The goal of the “LPO Opus Ball” was to support the educational programming of the LPO, designed in conjunction with Band Together. The ambition of the Band Together program is to deepen New Orleans high school students’ understanding of their cultural heritage by fusing traditional orchestral elements with New Orleans musical history. The Band Together program culminates with a performance by the LPO of music that has been made relevant to the attending New Orleans high school students through their own arts-integrated explorations of local history and culture. The Band Together concert for high school students focused on the legacy of Louis Armstrong with celebrated trumpeter Kermit Ruffins. n

event at a glance What: “LPO Opus Ball: A Tribute to Louis Armstrong,” benefiting Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra When: Saturday, April 18 Where: Sheraton Hotel

1) Event Chairs Frank and Paulette Stewart with Auctioneer Mark Romig and David Briggs 2) Kermit Ruffins and Music Director and Honoree Carlos Miguel Prieto 3) Paul Leaman, Marilyn Dittmann, Valerie Besthoff and Hugh Long 4) Scott and Lorraine Chotin, Ana Gershanik and Michael Moffitt 5) Hugo Wedemeyer, Price and Christine LeBlanc and Tim Soslow 6) Rebecca Cain, John Skinner and Ann Duffy

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Tulip Mania

Longue Vue honored the Garden Study Club and celebrated the beauty of the tulip. Sentimental Journeys 2015 celebrated “the fleeting beauty of the tulip and Keukenhof in Lisse, Netherlands” and honored the Garden Study Club, a member of the Garden Club of America, for the many years of support the club has given Longue Vue. The benefit raised significant funds in support of Longue Vue’s educational programming for children and families in the Lucy C. Roussel Discovery Garden, along with providing funds needed to maintain the Longue Vue National Historic Landmark estate. Chairs Elizabeth LeBlanc and Ann Koppel Schreiner steered the event. Josh Starkman Trio performed at the Patron Party. Patron gifts of ceramic dishes with a tulip accent were designed and donated by Stephanie Huger. Locally Preserved created a signature cocktail called Lavender Rain. At the main event, colorful Mardi Gras float flowers in yellow, orange, pink and purple provided by Blaine Kern Studios hung at the party entrance and on the sides of the large, clear tent, where guests dined on a Dutch-inspired menu by Galatoire’s and danced under a drape of white lights. Pam Hayne designed the colorful floral table arrangements, and The Essentials provided musical entertainment. This year featured a new slant on the event’s live auction, including signature “Longue Vue-only” items such as a dinner for 12 at the dining room at Longue Vue facilitated by chef Slade Rushing of Brennan’s New Orleans, which was donated by Ralph Brennan and Terry White. Also available was a private wine tasting in the wine cellar at Longue Vue provided by Republic National Distributing Company. In keeping with the event theme, a trip was auctioned to visit the Netherlands to see the tulips of Keukenhof in Lisse. n

event at a glance What: “Sentimental Journeys 2015,” benefiting Longue Vue House and Gardens When: Friday, April 17 Where: Private residence of Danielle Kavanagh in Old Metairie

1. Hostess Danielle Kavanagh, chef Michael Sichel and Co-Chair Elizabeth and Clifton LeBlanc 2. Lynne Stern, Chip Leyens and Mimi Schlesinger 3. Jozsef Toth, JoAnn Christopher and Clifford and Mary Ellen Miller 4. Liz Roussel, Christine Couvillon and Stephanie Laborde 5. Mark and Ann Schreiner with Tony Chauveaux 6. Paul Queyrouze and Frances and Rodney Smith

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Nice Doing Business

Junior Achievement honored local entrepreneurs. Established in 1984, the Business Hall of Fame honors local businessmen and women who have embraced the spirit of entrepreneurship in the New Orleans community. These individuals are recognized for their significant contribution to the success of their profession. The event raised over $90,000 to benefit Junior Achievement programs. Ashton J. Ryan Jr., CEO and Chairman of sponsor First NBC Bank, chaired the event. The 2015 honorees included Vanessa Brown Claiborne, President of Chaffe & Associates, Inc.; Manuel Perez de la Mesa, President and CEO of POOLCORP; Martin A. Mayer, President and CEO of Stirling Properties; Glen D. Smith, CEO of The Magnolia Companies of Louisiana, LLC; and Tim Williamson, Co-Founder and CEO of The Idea Village. 2015 Lifetime Achievement Award Honoree was Robert W. Merrick, Chairman and CEO of Latter & Blum, Inc. Sixteen members of the Business Hall of Fame in attendance were introduced in procession style by class year to begin the evening. Each honoree was featured in a special video tribute and introduced by a fellow Hall of Fame Laureate. All attendees were invited to attend the Chariman’s Reception prior to the main event. Dinner was provided by The Roosevelt Hotel, and pianist Phillip Melancon provided music. n

event at a glance What: “Junior Achievement Business Hall of Fame,” benefiting Junior Achievement of Greater New Orleans, Inc. When: Wednesday, May 6 Where: The Roosevelt Hotel

1. Hall of Fame Chair Ashton Ryan Jr. and Board Chair Katie LeGardeur 2. Lifetime Achievement Honoree Bob Merrick, Sheryl Duplantis and Rick Haase 3. Laureate Honorees Tim Williamson and Vanessa Brown Claiborne 4. JA President Jack Brancewicz with Laureate Honorees Manuel Perez de la Mesa, Martin Mayer and Glen Smith 5. Board Members Joe Dempsey and Stephen Waring 6. Past Chairs Roger Ogden and Pat Denechaud

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Seersucker Preferred

Patrons dressed in their Southern best to benefit the Ogden Museum of Southern Art. A lively evening of Southern fashion, classic cocktails, shopping specials and live entertainment took place at The Shops at Canal Place to kick off summer chic fashion. In addition to shopping, patrons mingled and enjoyed small bites, mint juleps, martinis and Firefly moonshine from 19 local restaurants on the first and second floors of the mall. Guests donning dapper patterns, colors and of course, seersucker suits participated in the annual seersucker contest, judged by New Orleans Fashion Week’s Tracee Dundas and L. Kasimu Harris. Charles D. Divins of WDSU served as emcee. Robin Barnes, followed by the New Orleans Swamp Donkeys, added a fun musical spin to the event. The raffles included categories in Shopping, Wine, Beer, Entertainment, Craft and Lagniappe. Co-Chairs were Allison and Ben Tiller, Sarah Elizabeth Dewey and Jolie Bensen Hamilton. Also in attendance were museum namesake Roger Ogden, the Ogden Museum Director William Andrews with Stacie Andrews, Ogden Board President Allison Kendrick and many representatives from Shops at Canal Place. n

event at a glance What: “Sippin’ in Seersucker,” benefiting Ogden Museum of Southern Art When: Friday, May 8 Where: The Shops at Canal Place

1. Ogden Museum Director William Andrews with Fabiola and emcee Charles Divins 2. Co-Chair Sarah Elizabeth Dewey, Judge L. Kasimu Harris and Co-Chair Jolie Benson Hamilton 3. Co-Chairs Allison and Ben Tiller

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Samba!

“Parkway Promenade XXIV” transported guests to a Brazilian-style night. A Brazilian costumed mannequin welcomed guests through the entrance of the grand ballroom of Chateau Golf and Country Club, which was transformed into a tropical paradise. Tables were decorated with centerpieces of painted and adorned tree branches set on bright table runners. The stage area added to the colorful ambience with potted bromeliads, which were used for contest prizes. Custom-made feathery fascinators, created by JBI members Carrel Epling and Nancy Keylon, were available to complement the ladies’ Rio outfits. Greeting Committee Charlotte Ruiz, Myrtle Dubea and Kari Lynn Price welcomed a sold-out crowd of 350 guests. Event Co-Chairs Pat Golemi and Denise Woodward, along with JBI president and Executive Director Beulah Oswald-Soto, welcomed guests to the festive event. The event was made possible thanks to Kay and Dr. Henry Andressen, along with Kay’s hard-working committee. Chateau’s chef Denis Hutley provided a smorgasbord of delicious Brazilian cuisine on festively decorated tables with tropical greenery and palm trees made of stacked pineapples. The open bar included the event’s signature drink, caipirinhas. The Julio & Cesar Band provided lively dance music, and two Samba dancers added to the Latin atmosphere. A samba contest for guests, arranged by JBI member Jackie Elliott, increased the excitement with over 20 couples participating. The popular ensemble contest, Chaired by Arleeta Terrel, was held, with winners in categories such as Best Ensemble, Most Vibrant and Most Original, to name a few. There was also a live auction, with an original “Toucans” oil painting by Hunt Slonem as a highlight. Prior to the main event, a Patron Party, chaired by Patricia Starnes, was held in the country club’s Grill Room, where patrons were treated to a variety of Brazilian hors d’oeuvres. The event benefits Jefferson Beautification Inc.’s many civic beautification projects. Specifically, the JBI plans to erect statues in the gardens representing the Greek Muses. The front gardens of JPAC will be adorned with statues of the four muses who ruled over the performing arts: Terpiscore (dance), Euterpe (music), Thalia (comedy) and Melpomene (tragedy). JBI is in the process of sending out a call to local artists for the project.. n

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What: “Parkway Promenade XXIV: A Night in Rio,” benefiting Jefferson Beautification Inc. When: Sunday, April 19 Where: Chateau Golf and Country Club

1. Kay and Dr. Henry Andressen with Greeting Committee Member Charlotte Ruiz 2. Co-Chair Denise Woodward, Kay Donnelly and Co-Chair Pat Golemi 3. Pat and Henry Shane

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Hog Wild

Bridge House/Grace House celebrated Mardi Gras off season with “Cochon Cotillion XIX.” Bridge House/Grace House and the Krewe of Pork and Beads welcomed patrons into what they like to call the “first unofficial Mardi Gras ball of the 2016 season,” “Cochon Cotillion XIX.” Patrons entered Blaine Kern’s Mardi Gras World through the float den into the main ballroom decorated in purple, green and gold. Queen Ruthie Frierson and King Ronal Serpas presided over the party and showered partygoers with beads and souvenir cups. Mike Morris provided entertainment for the King and Queen’s court party prior to the Cotillion, as well as singing for the silent auction bidders. WGNO-TV’s Chriss Knight and Erin Nicole served as emcees. More than 40 local restaurants provided a feast for all, while Cochon Cotillion band veterans ELS kept the party going. Co-Chairs Brian McDonald, Arlene Rome and Tiffany MarkeyTruxillo led this year’s event. More than 650 attendees raised approximately $200,000 to support the Bridge House/Grace House substance abuse treatment program. n

event at a glance What: “Cochon Cotillion XIX,” benefiting Bridge House/Grace House When: Saturday, April 18 Where: Mardi Gras World

1. Queen Ruthie Frierson and King Ronal Serpas 2. Co-Chairs Tiffany MarkeyTruxillo, Brian McDonald and Arlene Rome 3. Lynn Morris, Entertainer Mike Morris and Executive Director of Clinical Services Michelle Gaiennie

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Cropping Hunger

Second Harvest Food Bank hosted a harvest-themed fête for the fight against hunger. The 6th annual Second Harvest Food Bank’s “Harvest at Home” fundraising event was held at the Garden District residence of Sara and Paul Costello. On this beautiful spring evening, guests mingled both inside and out while sipping wine and enjoying delectable dishes prepared by 2015 “Harvest at Home” featured chef Rebecca Wilcomb, Chef de Cuisine at Herbsaint, and past event chefs Sue Zemanick, Susan Spicer, Tory McPhail and Donald Link. Chef Wilcomb’s turnip-based signature dish and all other nibbles received rave reviews from guests. Natalie Jayroe, President and CEO of Second Harvest Food Bank, chatted with and thanked guests for their role and support in the fight against hunger in the New Orleans community. At the end of the evening, chef Rebecca Wilcomb was presented with a special Second Harvest Food Bank “Harvest at Home” chef’s jacket. The Molina Trio performed throughout the evening, with Thomas Pol on the upright bass, Jackson Peter Smith on guitar and Xaview Molina on drums. Sara Costello decorated her home with lovely vignettes of fruits and vegetables in reference to the Harvest theme. Proceeds from the dinner and “at home” endeavors throughout the month of April support Second Harvest’s general operating expenses and programming. Committee members and spouses in attendance included Patricia Weeks, Sheila and Britton Sanderford, Phillip and Lauren May, Leann and Ted Moses and Susu and Andrew Stall. n

event at a glance What: 6th annual “Harvest at Home,” benefiting Second Harvest Food Bank When: Tuesday, April 7 Where: Private residence of Sara and Paul Costello

1. 2014 “Harvest at Home” Chef Sue Zemanick and 2015 “Harvest at Home” Chef Rebecca Wilcomb 2. Bill and Mary Hines with Founding Board Member Anne and King Milling 3. Andrew and Board and Committee Member Susu Stall, chef Donald Link and Hostess Sara Costello

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Fancy Footwork

Local leaders and professional dancers teamed up to support arts education. Young Audiences of Louisiana brought “Dancing with the Stars” to Harrah’s Casino Theater for a night of fundraising for arts education programs and initiatives. Community leaders paired with professional dance teachers, including celebrity dancers Dr. Adil Fatakia (2015 People’s Choice winner), Miranda Restovic, Marguerite Moisio, Tracee Dundas and Michelle Craig. Participants danced the night away to music by Desmian Barnes and the Soul Heirs Band, with intermission entertainment provided by Les Rebelles. Co-chairs were Elizabeth Williams and Andrew Freeman. Camille Whitworth was the mistress of ceremonies for the fifth year in a row. Young Audiences of Louisiana students created the dining table centerpieces under the direction of YA teaching artist Todd Shaffer. Harrah’s catered the event. Auction items included a Cava gift certificate for dinner for two; a Romney Pilates gift certificate for free group fitness class for 25; Harrah’s and Caesar’s Entertainment provided dinner for two at Besh Steak House and a one-night stay with a spa certificate to Bellisimo Spa and Salon at Harrah’s Biloxi; financial advising services worth upwards of $5,000 from Morgan Stanley; dinner for two with New Orleans Pelicans General Manager Dell Demps at PIZZA Domenica, a basketball autographed by the team and a signed Anthony Davis jersey. Approximately 250 attendees raised over $30,000. n

event at a glance What: 6th annual “Dancing for the Arts Gala,” benefiting Young Audiences of Louisiana When: Friday, April 17 Where: 8 Canal St.

1. Mary Nass, People’s Choice winner Adil Fatakia and Beverly Matheney 2. Steve Bouzon, dancer Marguerite Moisio and Damon Singleton 3. Co-Chairs Elizabeth Williams and Andrew Freeman

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New Beginnings

Its 20th anniversary was the most successful “Women of Substance Luncheon” in its history. The substance abuse treatment programs at Bridge House/Grace House provides a new beginning for the men and women who pass through, so “New Beginnings” appropriately marked the theme of the 20th annual “Women of Substance Luncheon.” Bryan Batt served as emcee. This year’s event honored three women who have taken time to work with the participants of the programs and provided either career or spiritual opportunities for these women. The honorees included Walton Goldring, Celie Stumm Howard and Ali Rouse Royster. Three awards were also given at the luncheon: Susan Rodriquez was presented with the Richard “Buzzy” Gaiennie Award for her service to the community, Pam Albers received the Volunteer Recognition Award for her countless volunteer hours via the trauma group sessions she leads and Michelle Duplantis was honored as the Alumna of the Year for inspiring many with her story. The 20th anniversary event was the most successful luncheon to date, raising over $80,000, and providing critical support to continue the much-needed substance abuse programs at Bridge House/Grace House. n

event at a glance What: 20th annual “Women of Substance Luncheon,” benefiting Bridge House/Grace House When: Friday, May 8 Where: Audubon Tea Room

1. Alumna of the Year Michelle Duplantis and Andree Batt 2. Jeffrey Goldring, Honoree Walton Goldring, Thomas Vetter, Jane Vetter 3. Millie Baudier and Michelle Gaiennie

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Style, like class, is something that’s difficult to define and harder to grasp. These five fashionable New Orleanians know that and exhibit that style is as much about who you are as it is about what you wear. Each of these locals show us how they interpret the myriad dress codes by dressing in a favorite outfit they would wear to one of their most beloved charity galas. Use their examples to find your own style – and wear it with class.

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Celeste Eustis Age: 38 Occupation: Full-time mother and part-time personal trainer What event have you chosen to represent? Lighthouse

Louisiana “Light Up The Night” on September 18. What is appropriate attire for this event? It is casual chic – my

favorite. How would you describe your personal style? My every day

clothes are workout or carpool clothes. Since I live in them all day, I love nothing more than to get dressed for a night out in jeans, a super cute top and a killer pair of heels or wedges. Is your significant other well dressed? My husband is much

better dressed than I am! He has a daily rotation of fine suits, and Erica Reiss has a done a great job of outfitting him on the weekends with J. Hilburn attire. Where do you like to shop?

My staples are Saks, Angelique and Lululemon. Lisa Conrad at Saks and Angelique Weiser at Angelique are kind enough to help me “quick shop,” and honest enough to tell me what looks good and what doesn’t. I also love Azby’s, Spring and Ballin’s Uptown, and Em’s and Mirabella in Metairie. Whose style do you most admire? I love anyone who can

turn super casual attire into a very “put together” look. My sister is good at that. What are you wearing in the photo? Top and trousers by

Malene Birger with Schutz shoes and Alexis Bittar necklace.

Loullen Berger Age: Old enough to be happily

married for 40 years and be the proud grandmother of seven and counting! Occupation: Community

activist What event have you chosen to represent? The Ogden

Museum of Art’s “O What a Night.” Why did you choose this event? As a charter and

ongoing member of the Ogden Board, I greatly admire what Roger Ogden and the Ogden Museum have done to advance the arts and culture of New Orleans and our talented Southern artists. What is appropriate attire for this event? Black-tie What’s your favorite dress code? My husband Darryl and

I love black-tie whenever it’s appropriate. Is your significant other well dressed? Darryl enjoys

dressing well for both business and social events. Where do you shop locally? I

like all the shops at Canal Place. What’s your favorite outfit?

It would be classic with a whisper of trend, while still being age appropriate. What are you wearing in this photo? Carolina Herrera

from Saks.

Marion “Manny” Early Bright Age: 84 Occupation: Retired What nonprofits have you chosen to represent? NOCCA,

The Bright Preschool for the Deaf and YEP (Youth Empowerment Program) What do you prefer to wear to nonprofit events? I like to

wear something comfortable, jazzy and fun. What’s your favorite dress code? Casual How would you describe your personal style? Audubon Park Is your significant other well dressed? Pepper’s sense of

fashion is effortless. Where do you like to shop locally? Saks and Jean Therapy Whose style do you most admire? Mary Lou Ochsner What are you wearing in this photo? This stylish pink dress is

made from a vintage lace tablecloth I bought 40 years ago.

Charles Divins Age: 39 Occupation: Morning News

Anchor, WDSU-TV, Channel 6 What event have you chosen to represent? The Ogden

Museum’s “Sippin’ in Seersucker” What is appropriate attire for this event? I will go from tux to

seersucker and suit up in whatever the night calls for, but for this event the seersucker is, of course, mandatory. What is your favorite dress code? Sometimes it’s fun when

there is no dress code. It makes you think a little bit more about your fashion choices and about the event, as well as the people and the places you are going to be surrounded by. How would you describe your personal style? I would say

it’s classic and modern with an element of playfulness. I try and keep it simple and then add a hat or some other accessory to liven things up. Is your significant other well dressed? Yes, my wife Fabiola is

the better half when it comes to fashion. It helps that she studied fashion and has been working in the industry for years. She keeps me on point. Where do you like to shop?

Locally I’ll hit the Shops at Canal Place and UAL, but I also shop when traveling and online. Whose style do you admire? I admire Tom Ford, Nick Wooster and the crew from Art Comes First. What are you wearing in this photo? I’m in a brown suit from

ASOS and a checked shirt and pocket square by Hugo Boss.

Melissa Coleman Age: 36 Occupation: Owner of Clover

Boutique What event have you chosen to represent? My store picks

a charity a year to get involved in. This year it’s Robert Fogarty’s Evacuteer.org. It’s an amazing organization and Robert has made great strides in ensuring everyone can get to a safe place during a hurricane. What is appropriate attire for this event? It’s business casual or

cocktail. What is your favorite dress code? I love it all. I’m a

minimalist, so I tend to like an elegant, monochromatic look. Is your significant other well dressed? Yes! As a physician he

spends his workdays in scrubs, but you’ll never find a man that looks better in a suit than my husband. Who are your favorite designers? I love IRO Paris,

Frame Denim, Anine Bing, Hermès, Smythe blazers and Isabel Marant and Tom Ford for shoes. I would pick Celine and Mansur Gavriel for bags. Where do you shop locally?

Besides my own store, I love Haute on Magazine Street. Whose style do you admire?

My two best friends Shelley and Nikki. They are both so beautifully dressed it inspires me. What you are wearing?

A Haney dress I bought for a wedding.

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registry of charitable events

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September-December 2015

September 9 Crimestoppers Blues Night Crimestoppers GNO Event Info: Held at the House of Blues, this fun night will feature Bobby Rush, Billy Branch of Chicago, Rockin’ Dopsie, James Andrews, Charmaine Neville and many more. Tickets: $175 Location: House of Blues, 225 Decatur St. Contact: 837-8477 Event:

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9 Societe Internationale Soirée Save Our Cemeteries, The National Association of Catering & Events Event Info: A celebration of diverse ethnic groups in New Orleans, with every course paired with a unique wine pairing by famed local chefs. Live entertainment and a silent auction will be provided as well. Tickets: Tables from $100-$2,000 Location: Audubon Tea Room, 6500 Magazine St. Contact: 525-3377 Event:

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11 The Curtain Call Ball Le Petit Thèâtre Event Info: N/A Tickets: $250 Location: Tableau, 616 St. Peter St. Contact: 522-2081 Event:

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college admissions assistance and green initiatives. Tickets: $200; $2,500 and up per table Location: Hyatt Regency New Orleans, 601 Loyola Ave. Contact: 585-1198

17 LPO’s Return to the Orpheum Dinner Benefits: Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra Event Info: This dinner will kick off LPO’s historic return to the Orpheum Theatre after a decade-long absence following Hurricane Katrina, and also celebrates the 25th anniversary of the LPO and its 25th concert season. Tickets: $250 Location: Blue Room of the Roosevelt Hotel, 123 Baronne St. Contact: 523-6530 Event:

27th annual Justice for All Ball Benefits: The Pro Bono Project Event Info: Raffles, fine food, spirits and live entertainment make up the premier event in the legal community. Tickets: $75-150 Location: Saints Practice Facility, 5800 Airline Drive, Metairie Contact: 581-4043 Event:

18 Light Up the Night Lighthouse Louisiana Event Info: Travers Mackel will emcee this night of food and cocktails by local restaurants and music by Haywood Hillyar. Tickets: $100 Location: Home of Jim Ashbee and Jim Perrier Contact: 899-4501, extension 209, LighthouseLouisiana.org Event:

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Tango Celebration 2015 Casa Argentina Event Info: A night of dinner and dancing, “Tango Celebration” will feature a live dancing show by renowned tango dancers and choreographers. Tickets: Dinner and show $100; show $40 Location: New Orleans Marriott at the Conventional Center, 859 Convention Center Blvd. Contact: 896-2229

Boys Hope Girls Hope’s “Taking Flight” Gala Benefits: Boys Hope Girls Hope of Greater New Orleans Event Info: A night of delicious local food, entertainment by The Wiseguys, a luxury raffle and a silent auction. Tickets: $125 Location: New Orleans Lakefront Airport, 6001 Stars and Stripes Blvd. Contact: 484-7744

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29th annual YLC Role Model Awards Gala Benefits: Young Leadership Council (YLC) Event Info: This black-tie event honors individuals who contribute to the betterment of the Greater New Orleans Area by serving as an example to YLC’s members and the whole community. This gala is one of the council’s two largest fundraisers, and benefits work toward addressing diverse community needs like

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annual Martini Madness Marconi Drive bike path Event Info: A night of over 25 specialty martinis and food from over 20 local restaurants, and all proceeds go to benefit the new Marconi Drive bike path from Robert E. Lee to Harrison Avenue. Tickets: $45 to $75 Location: City Park’s Arbor Room at Popp Fountain Contact: 483-9376, FriendsOfCityPark.com

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25 2015 New Orleans Best Volunteer Activists Awards Luncheon Benefits: St. Elizabeth’s Guild Event Info: This event honors both men and women who give of themselves to improve the community through volunteer work and advocacy. This luncheon is the only fundraiser for the guild’s charities of Padua House, Event:

Independent Living Skills Program and St. John the Baptist Head Start. Tickets: $75; $100 Patron Location: Sheraton New Orleans Hotel, 500 Canal St. Contact: StElizabethsGuild.org

25 Fore! Recovery Invitational Bridge House/Grace House Event Info: A scramble format golf tournament featuring food, drinks, a raffle and an awards party to benefit Bridge House/Grace House. Tickets: $250 Location: English Turn Golf & Country Club Contact: 821-7133 Event:

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25 LOVE in the Garden presented by Regions Bank Benefits: New Orleans Museum of Art Event Info: A festive evening with the best of New Orleans food, spirits and entertainment to celebrate the Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden. Tickets: $50 to $125 Location: Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden at NOMA, 1 Collins Diboll Circle Contact: 658-4100 Event:

26 NOLA on Tap The Louisiana SPCA Event Info: A beer festival that provides a tasting of more than 300 beers with live music to benefit LA/SPCA. Tickets: Event is free; early VIP Access Package $25 Location: New Orleans City Park Festival Grounds Contact: 762-3307 Event:

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27 Jean Sibelius – A 150th Year Birthday Celebration Benefits: Symphony Chorus New Orleans Event:

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Internationally renowned cellist Jussi Makkonen and his wife, pianist Nasig Azazian, will perform Finlandia, the Finnish composer Sibelius’s most famous work. Tickets: N/A Location: Orpheum Theater, 129 Roosevelt Way. Contact: SymphonyChorus.com Event Info:

27 Nocturne XIII Musical Arts Society of New Orleans Event Info: Acclaimed Venezuelan American pianist Gabriela Montero is honored at the Ritz-Carlton downtown, which will include a champagne reception, salon recital and dinner. The Musical Arts Society of New Orleans is a vital center of classic music and champions music education through innovative programs and events. Tickets: $200 Location: Ritz-Carlton Hotel, 921 Canal St. Contact: 899-4826 Event:

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October 3 Preservation Hall Ball Preservation Hall Foundation Event Info: A unique night of musical collaborations and entertainment by a variety of special guest performers. Tickets: $35-400 Location: Civic Theatre, 510 O Keefe Ave. Contact: 272-0865 Event:

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3 Gleason Gras – Race & Festival Benefits: Team Gleason and What You Give Will Grow Event Info: A race with fun events after to raise awareness for ALS and to support the Gleason Family Trust. Tickets: $5 online, $10 at gate. VIP tickets available. Location: St. Margaret’s, 3525 Bienville St. Contact: 934-1037, TeamGleason.org Event:

Kelsey Bradley Favrot Memorial 5K Walk/Run Benefits: LSUHSC Neurosurgery Brain Tumor Center Event Info: Runners and walkers of all ages can support brain cancer treatment at this inaugural event in memory of Kelsey Bradley Favrot, who had to leave her home and city to receive treatment, because "none of the hospitals in New Orleans had a physician whose primary focus was neuro-oncology." Tickets: $20 pre-registration; $25 late registration; $30 race day; $15 discount for youths and seniors Location: Audubon Park Contact: NOLARunning.com

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Notre Dame Seminary Gala Benefits: Notre Dame Seminary Event Info: The gala will feature a fun night of musical entertainment, live and silent auctions, a raffle as well as food from local restaurants. Tickets: $100 Location: Notre Dame Seminary, 2901 S. Carrollton Ave. Contact: 866-7426

Magic in the Moonlight Botanical Garden Foundation Event Info: Cocktails, a silent auction and a seated al fresco dinner by chef Susan Spicer. Proceeds benefit the New Orleans Garden Foundation. Tickets: $300; sponsor levels available Location: Botanical Garden at City Park Contact: 483-9386

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8-9 Wine, Dine & Design Operation Homefront Event Info: Starting with a Preview Party on the 8th followed by a luncheon on the 9th, St. Charles Avenue presents its second annual tablescapes luncheon (more information on pages 10-11). Tickets: $40 Preview Party; $125 Luncheon Location: Audubon Tea Room Contact: MyNewOrleans.com/ Events; Cheryl Lemoine 830-7232 Event:

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11 Feast With the Stars Parkway Partners Event Info: An event to honor Jared Zeller and Michael Karam for participating in the revitalization of our region after Hurricane Katrina. The event benefits Parkway Partners, whose mission is to improve New Orleans’ green spaces through volunteer support. Tickets: $75; patron packages start at $250 Location: Gallier Hall, 545 St. Charles Ave. Contact: 620-2224 Event:

Faces of New Orleans Trinity Counseling and Training Center Event Info: This year's gala will honor two individuals dedicated to the issues of mental health: Orleans Parish Coroner Dr. Jeffery Rouse and Timothy Trapolin. Tickets: N/A Location: Home of Calvin and Frances Fayard Contact: Raina O'Neil: 670-2537, roneil@trinitynola.com

City Stars Soiree Benefits: Junior Achievement of Greater New Orleans Event Info: A night of food, music and an auction to benefit Junior Achievement, which provides schools and students with programs in financial literacy. Tickets: $50 Location: Junior Achievement, 5100 Orleans Ave. Contact: 569-8657

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2015 Saks Fifth Avenue Key to the Cure Benefits: Saks Fifth Avenue Key to the Cure Event Info: Several of the area’s finest restaurants provide food for the gala, as well as Republic National Distributing Co. providing a huge assortment of beverages, as well as New Orleans-style entertainment on every level. Two percent of the sales at Saks Fifth Avenue New Orleans Thursday, October 15-18 will be donated to the cancer research programs of the Louisiana Cancer Research Consortium. Tickets: $75 Location: 301 Canal St. Contact: 293-2627

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8th annual “On Broadway” Gala Benefits: Lambeth House Foundation Event Info: Lambeth House Foundation celebrates with food, drink, music and more. Tickets: $150 and up Location: Lambeth House, 150 Broadway Ave. Contact: 872-9720

16 Pasta & Puccini 2015 Jefferson Performing Arts Society Event Info: A cocktail reception followed by a live performance by the Jefferson Performing Arts Society Symphony Orchestra and a decadent desert buffet. Tickets: N/A Location: The Jefferson Performing Arts Center, Airline Highway at Saints Drive Contact: 885-2000 Event:

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16 DLS Golf Tournament De La Salle High School Event Info: A golf tournament to benefit De La Salle High School and its students. Tickets: $100 Location: Stonebridge Golf Club, 1500 Stonebridge Drive, Gretna. Contact: 228-3001 Event:

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17 Rockin’ with the NOLA Stars VI Benefits: Bridge House/Grace House Event Info: A “Dancing with the Stars” event featuring local stars fighting their way to the championship, with celebrity judges, prizes, a raffle and a silent auction. Bridge House/Grace House provides gender specific treatment to men and women who have become dependent on drugs or alcohol. Tickets: $40 in advance; $45 at door Location: Convention Center Marriott, 859 Convention Center Blvd. Contact: 821-7134 Event:

Masquerade: Moulin Rouge Benefits: Junior Committee of the New Orleans Opera Association Event Info: A Moulin Rougethemed soirée with amazing food and prizes to celebrate the season of Halloween – opera style. Tickets: $65 Location: Opera Guild, 2504 Prytania St. Contact: 899-1945

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Purses & Pearls Benefits: New Orleans Chapter of the American Cancer Society Event Info: The Mystic Krewe of Nyx is hosting a fundraising fashion show. Last year’s event raised $6,700 for the Alzheimer’s Association. Tickets: $75; $100 reserved seating Location: Sheraton New Orleans, 500 Canal St. Contact: 606-9669; pursesnpearls@yahoo.com Event:

20 Power of 10 The Posse Foundation, Inc. Event Info: The “Power of 10" is Posse’s signature fundraising recognizing the strength of a Posse of 10 dynamic students and celebrates diversity in higher education and the workforce. Drinks and hors d’oeuvres will be served. Tickets: $125 Location: Tulane President’s Residence, 2 Audubon Place Contact: 208-5595 Event:

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20 LPO Encore Shop Fundraiser Benefits: Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra Event Info: The event features delicious food, a designer boutique and local music held by the LPO Volunteers, an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to the service and support of the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra. Tickets: N/A Location: The Encore Shop, 7814 Maple St. Contact: 931-9456 Event:

The Autumn Affair Benefits: Friends of Jefferson the Beautiful Event Info: A three-hour cocktail reception with both live and silent auctions and delicious food provided by café B and Broussard’s. Tickets: $250 and up Location: 110 Vincent Ave. Contact: 833-8733

23 Cancer Crusaders Celebration of Life Luncheon Benefits: Cancer Crusaders Event Info: A charity luncheon to honor cancer survivors who are active in the community. All proceeds benefit cancer research at Tulane and Louisiana State universities. Tickets: $75 Location: New Orleans Marriot, 555 Canal St. Contact: 301-4321

feature chef Justin Devillier from La Petite Grocery, and the Gala Dinner with feature chefs Donald Link and Ryan Prewitt of Pêche. Tickets: $500; $1,000 Patron Party and Gala Location: Ogden Museum of Southern Art, 925 Camp St. Contact: 539-9616

28 Cocktails for KID smART KID smART Event Info: A Champagne Reception and Cocktail party that features the work of local artists to commemorate and remind us of the rich artistic environment that local children live in. Tickets: $25; $750 for patrons/sponsors Location: The Robert Home, Audubon Place Contact: 940-1994 Event:

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Strike for STEM Benefits: Core Element Event Info: A fun night of bowling, raffles, food and cocktails, all accompanied by The Benchwarmers. All proceeds support Core Element, which provides K-12 science and math teachers with professional development and training. Tickets: $50 Location: Rock ‘n’ Bowl, 2016 S Carrollton Ave. Contact: 274-3611

Poydras Home 21st annual Art Show Patron Party Benefits: Poydras Home Event Info: The ultimate experience for both serious collectors of art and the casual enthusiast, the 21st annual Poydras Home Art Show kicks off with a Patron Party celebration. Tickets: $65-100 Location: Poydras Home, 5354 Magazine St. Contact: 897-0535, PoydrasHome.com

Susan G. Komen New Orleans Race for the Cure Benefits: Susan G. Komen New Orleans Event Info: A run to celebrate cancer survivors and honor friends and families and raise funds that go exclusively to fund breast cancer programs and research. Tickets: N/A Location: City Park Contact: 455-7310

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24 O What a Night! Gala Ogden Museum of Southern Art Event Info: A beautiful evening filled with the best of Southern art, cuisine and music. The Patron Party and Silent Auction events will Event:

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Poydras Home 21st Annual Art Show Benefits: Poydras Home Event Info: The show will feature more than 2,500 original works of art by New Orleans and regional artists; proceeds benefit Poydras Home. Tickets: Free Location: Poydras Home, 5354 Magazine St. Contact: 897-0535, PoydrasHome.com

November 4 An Evening in the Garden of Eden Benefits: Eden House Event Info: Wine and cheese event for participants to learn more about Eden House. Tickets: Free Location: Audubon Tea Room Contact: 407-0943 Event:

5 New Orleans Light the Night Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Event Info: An inspirational and memorable evening, with nearly 200 communities in North American participating, presented by Sarah Cannon Blood Network and Tulane Comprehensive Cancer Center. Tickets: N/A Location: Lafreniere Park, 3000 Downs Blvd., Metairie Contact: LightTheNight.org/msla Event:

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5 Historic Houses Society Fall Evening Gala Benefits: Hermann-Grima + Gallier Historic Houses Event Info: An elegant evening honoring the highest level of donors to the Historic Houses Society with libations and music. Tickets: Multiple levels starting at $750 Location: 5700 St. Charles Ave. Contact: 274-0746 Event:

6 Moonlight on the River Magnolia Community Services Inc. Event Info: Live music by The Mixed Nuts, a fabulous silent auction and delectable treats from some of New Orleans’ finest restaurants. The night’s proceeds go to build a new Wellness Center on the Magnolia Community Services main campus. Tickets: $100 Location: Magnolia Community Services, 100 Central Ave. Contact: 731-1353 Event:

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7 Moonlight & Martinis Benefits: West Jefferson Hospital Foundation Event Info: The night will feature the inspiring and heartwarming story of Dr. Jennifer Arnold of TLC’s “The Little Couple” along with delicious food and a martini bar. Tickets: $125; $300 Patron Party Location: West Jefferson Medical Center, 1121 Medical Center Blvd., Marrero Contact: 349-2051 Event:

7 Howling Success Patron Party & Gala Benefits: Louisiana SPCA Event Info: Live music, specialty performances, open bar and a silent auction at this gala will support animals in the Greater New Orleans Area. Tickets: Ticket and table costs vary Location: Hyatt Regency New Orleans, 601 Loyola Ave. Contact: 762-3307 Event:

10 STAIR Affair Start the Adventure in Reading (STAIR) Event Info: A night of delicious food, spirits and a silent auction with the theme: “Around the World in 80 Days.” Tickets: $50 per person Location: 2912 Prytania St. Contact: 899-0820 Event:

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10 Celebrity Waiters IX Bridge House/Grace House Event Info: This event will feature a delicious lunch with local celebrities as waiters and a silent auction. Tickets: $75 Location: Hyatt Regency, 601 Loyola Ave. Contact: 821-7134 Event:

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12 Stake Out for Justice Luncheon Benefits: The New Orleans Police and Justice Foundation Event Info: The 20th anniversary celebration will honor the members of the New Orleans Police Department who have served with honor and distinction. Tickets: $150; $2,500 per reserved table Event:

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13 Just Say YAYA YAYA, Inc. Event Info: N/A Tickets: $50; $300-1,000 Patron Location: YAYA Arts Center, 3322 LaSalle St. Contact: 529-3306, YAYAInc.com Event:

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13 Odyssey Ball presented by IBERIABANK and WDSU-TV Benefits: New Orleans Museum of Art Event Info: “Ghosts Along the Mississippi” will be the theme for the annual Odyssey Ball and is inspired by John Corigliano’s opera Ghosts of Versailles, as the museum celebrates its American Masters Collection. Grammy Award winner Patti Austin will perform and DJ Soul Sister will close out the night’s after party. The New Orleans Museum of Art houses nearly 40,000 art objects encompassing 4,000 years of world art. Tickets: $1000 Patron; $150 Young Fellows; $75 After Party Location: NOMA, 1 Collins Diboll Circle Contact: 658-4100 Event:

13 Emeril Lagasse Foundation’s Boudin, Bourbon & Beer Benefits: Emeril Lagasse Foundation Event Info: This outdoor festival features 40 of the country’s best chefs, as well as an array of craft beer from Abita Beer, bourbon cocktails by Buffalo Trace and live entertainment throughout. Tickets: $85 pre-sale; $99 after August; $125 day of Location: Champions Square, Mercedes-Benz Superdome Contact: 212-2222 Event:

14 Touro Infirmary Gala Benefits: Touro Infirmary Foundation Event Info: A cocktail hour, presentation and Post-Gala Party put on by the Touro Infirmary Foundation. Tickets: $200 Location: Mardi Gras World, 1380 Port of New Orleans Place Contact: 897-8943 Event:

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11th annual Carnivale du Vin Benefits: Emeril Lagasse Foundation Event Info: The 11th annual Emeril Lagasse Foundation’s Carnivale du Win wine auction and black-tie gala features a four-course wine pairing dinner, as well as extensive live and silent auctions. Tickets: $1,000 individual, sponsored tables available Location: Hyatt Regency New Orleans, 601 Loyola Ave. Contact: 212-2222

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15 Northshore Celebrates “Downton Abbey” Benefits: WYES-TV Event Info: Revisit the splendor of the Jazz Age with cocktails and refreshments as the countdown to the final season of “Downton Abbey” approaches. Take a picture in front of “Highclere Castle” and enjoy jazz while bidding on a variety of specially themed auction items. Tickets: $100; $150 Patron Location: Home of Kathy and Scott Gutterman Contact: 486-5511 Event:

21 The 2015 Azúcar Ball Benefits: The New Orleans Hispanic Heritage Foundation (NOHHF) Event Info: The theme of this year’s ball is “Silver Jubilee,” a black-tie silver masquerade with stilt walkers, ballet dancers and many other entertaining characters. Some of the most prominent Latin bands in the city will play, as patrons will enjoy food from some of New Orleans’ finest restaurants. Tickets: $75-$250 Location: Hyatt Regency, 601 Loyola Ave. Contact: 636-0107 Event:

December 1 A.I. Botnick Torch of Liberty Award Dinner Benefits: The AntiDefamation League (ADL) Event Info: The ADL honors Phyllis Taylor and Dr. Nick Mueller as this year’s “A.I. Botnick Torch of Liberty Award” winners, as embodiments of philanthropic commitment to the community. Event:

4 Fête de Noel Ladies Leukemia League, Inc. (LLL) Event Info: The LLL will host its annual luncheon and festive fashion show to raise funds for leukemia research. Tickets: N/A Location: Hilton New Orleans Riverside: 2 Poydras St. Contact: LadiesLeukemiaLeague. org/fete.htm Event:

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5 Opera Ball Women’s Guild of New Orleans Opera Association Event Info: A black-tie gala, with a seated gourmet dinner and both live and silent auctions. Tickets: $350-$550 Location: Orpheum Theatre, 129 Roosevelt Way Contact: 267-9527, gklein@ neworleansopera.org Event:

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12 DLS Christmas Boutique De La Salle High School Event Info: This event features an array of local and handcrafted items for everyone on your list. Food and beverages wil be offered. Tickets: N/A Location: 5300 St. Charles Ave. Contact: 503-7543 Event:

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22 Home for the Holidays The NOCCA Institute Event Info: A night of art and music that benefits the Daniel Price Memorial Fund for Aspiring Artists, which provides scholarships for outstanding visual arts and music students at NOCCA. Tickets: $37; $127 Patron Location: House of Blues, 225 Decatur St. Contact: 310-4999 Event:

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A Place for Everything 10 local experts share how to put everything in its place by Kelcy Wilburn

Between the back-to-school rush and the busyness of welcoming a new season, it can be hard to prepare one’s home for the abrupt transition of slow summer months into activity-packed fall. For families, the onslaught of school requirements, extra curricular activities, sporting events, weekend festivals and the fast-approaching holidays can quickly turn an otherwise tidy house into a chaotic mess. This month, we’ve checked in with a few New Orleans home experts on how to improve home organization and keep the piles of stuff at bay. Mary Lib Cole, Owner of Sofas & Chairs offers a common-sense piece of advice that brings profound results. “Organize your house before you leave in the morning. Put away dishes, make beds and pick up any projects begun the night before,” says Cole. “You will come home to a relaxing evening and enjoy your home,” she says. Cole also recommends keeping collections together – items such as

accessories, photographs, etc. When items are grouped, says Cole, guests will view them as such, and they won’t be overlooked and underappreciated as they are when scattered about the house. A retail showroom offering home goods and design assistance, Sofas & Chairs will offer 10 percent off Lee Industries Upholstery in the month of September. Razzle Dazzle Home is a newcomer to the Magazine Street home goods scene with an upcoming grand opening party this month on September 24. Popular for their Christmas décor and design services, the store will be done up well in advance of the holiday season for those looking for a holiday head start. Razzle Dazzle Home offers a “timeless look for contemporary living,” says associate Kathleen Black, who recommends decorative trays for organizing an ottoman or coffee table. Trays can hold a variety of items – candles, magazines, remote

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controls – and be easily picked up when needing to make room or simply for a tidier look. Along similar lines, Ani Kinyon, Owner of PAVEMENT, suggests showcasing the beauty of baskets rather than a smattering of scattered items. “Medium-sized baskets can be used in closets and pantries to separate and organize smaller scale items. Larger baskets can be used around the home to pull together items that would normally be scattered, such as shoes and blankets, and put them into one concise area,” says Kinyon. The store carries a variety of baskets, from petite to grande, including wicker, willow, tin and metal. Hues include natural fiber varieties, painted whitewash and soft-died pale grays. A home furnishings store, it opened in 2014 and specializes in Swedish and French reproduction furniture. Penny Francis, Owner and Principal Designer at Eclectic Home, recommends getting creative with storage containers. “For example, hair accessories can be put in Mason jars with painted color tops, with the tops attached to a framed board or fabric panel that can become art as well as serve a vital function,” says Francis. “You can also use this tip in the garage to organize nails, nuts, screws, etc., minus the bright color.” The first step in organizing though, according to Francis, is de-cluttering. She recommends discarding items that you have not used or touched in two years into bins for donation or trash. While storage containers such as trays, bowls, baskets and jars are helpful, never underestimate the power of great furniture in organization. Modern Market is a locally owned modern furniture and accessories store supporting emerging design for creative living.

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Currently, the Modern Market team is in love with the Dang Media Stand. “It allows you to use the cabinets and drawers to organize your media needs and has a perforated steel mesh front component, allowing your remotes to be used without spoiling your view,” says Owner Sherrie Hope. Hope opened Modern Market in 2010 with a mission to inspire people through design and to be a local source for quality modern. Stephen Sonnier is also a big fan of furniture use, although his taste leans less toward the modern and more toward antiques. “I love antique furniture,” says Sonnier, and when it comes to storage, “I believe everything should have a place. I use antique cabinets and chests to store items so they are not visible,” he says. While antiques are certainly pieces to be appreciated for their artistic craftsmanship, Sonnier also stresses their quality functionality. Sonnier is Managing Principal of Dunn & Sonnier Antiques • Flowers • Gifts, a local antiques authority. Dunn & Sonnier have recently purchased a new building and will be moving to 3433 Magazine St. later this year. Included in both furniture pieces and cabinetry, the drawer’s existence is purely for storage. The slow (or quick) evolution to “junk drawer,” however, is a slippery slope, and keeping drawers organized can make a world of difference to one’s sanity. “Everyone has that one drawer in the kitchen full of utensils – and they can’t find anything – or that cluttered make-up drawer in the bathroom,” says Beth Claybourn of Beth Claybourn Interiors. Claybourn describes drawer organizers as the best (and least expensive) investment for getting organized. “They can come custom or expandable, and they work wonders for keeping that telephone or bathroom drawer organized,” says Claybourn. Beth Claybourn Interiors is a licensed, full service design firm established in 1985. They will host a Grand Opening party and gift a door prize this fall at their New Orleans store, located at 401 Tchoupitoulas St. Drawer dividers are also popular with staff and customers of Nordic Kitchens & Baths, which offers full kitchen and bath design services with a showroom in Metairie. Along with inserts that help organize kitchen drawers and cabinets, Nordic helps utilize every inch of space with pullouts. “More people are wanting to use every bit of space in a kitchen, and – especially in a renovation – every three inches matter,” says Randall Shaw, President. “A spice pullout will fit in three inches, or even a pegboard insert,” he says. Stainless steel pegboards offer a unique pullout storage space, where you can hang cleaning items such as gloves, brushes and sponges.

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Perhaps the most obvious component of home storage is the closet space. A versatile area, closets today are no longer composed of a single shelf installed over a clothing rack. They can and should be designed for your needs. Since 2003, locally owned Louisiana Custom Closets has been designing and manufacturing storage solutions. Owner Don Wise takes pride in his professional design staff and experienced installation crew. “Everyone’s needs are different. Take inventory of your clothes, shoes, etc. How do you store your shoes? In boxes? On shelving? Once we answer questions like these, we can make the design custom to you,” says Wise. Customer service is a top priority for Wise and his team. “We always offer our customers a very competitive price at the highest quality.” Stacey White of the Ferguson Bath, Kitchen, and Lighting Gallery echoes Wise’s advice, suggesting that one design their space around its everyday function. If there’s something that will make your space more functional and efficient, do it, she says. She also recommends sticking with your overall design scheme and resisting temptations to add random pieces of furniture or art that may confuse the space or lessen its overall efficiency. Located in Metairie, Ferguson’s 13,000-squarefoot showroom is full of lighting, plumbing and appliances. Maximizing space can help minimize the damage of a busy season on the home. Hopefully with these tips, you can create and maintain a home that wows guests with its lack of – at least on the surface – visible clutter.

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St. Charles Avenue’s Fall Gallery Guide by Kelcy Wilburn

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all brings a plethora of art walks, openings and events to the New Orleans area. Here are a smattering of a few shows and events not to be missed in the coming months. Whether you’re looking for photography, landscapes, portraits or art that ventures into the abstract, there’s something for every collector among the city’s offerings. Celebrating its sixth anniversary last month, Martine Chaisson Gallery also welcomed the work of artist Mallory Page with an exhibition entitled “Knocking from the Inside.” On view through September 26, the show is comprised of large-scale paintings that incorporate modern interpretations of the writings of 13thcentury poet Rumi.

“From modern slang to her own poetic titles, the monochromatic works evoke the senses and relay the artist’s constant questioning, critiquing and evolving as both a woman and an artist,” says Martine Chaisson Linares, Owner and Artistic Director. Martine Chaisson Gallery represents emerging and

established artists, providing a variety of original contemporary art including painting, drawing, photography and sculpture to enhance both corporate and individual environments. Uptown, the Kevin Gillentine Gallery is preparing for a couple of upcoming shows, including one in conjunction with Art for

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Art’s Sake on Saturday, October 3, 6-9 p.m. Kevin Gillentine, Artist and gallery Co-Owner, is excited to unveil new works of his own. Well known for his ethereal landscapes, Kevin Gillentine’s new work will push the artist’s previous boundaries – quite literally – with obvious plays on scale and perspective.

“I’ve been getting requests for larger pieces, but one of the things I’m doing in conjunction is actually some smaller pieces, too,” says Gillentine. “I thought it would be fun to make small companion pieces to these larger works. I’ve also been playing around with perspective, making the scale of the image larger,” he says.

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In November, the Kevin Gillentine Gallery will feature a group show with works by artists such as Jeff Miller, Thaddeus Conti, Gary Duhon and photographer Kent Hardouin. The show will remain up throughout the month. Since 1990, the family of artist George Rodrigue, well known for his Blue Dog paintings, has

maintained a flagship gallery for the artist’s work in the New Orleans French Quarter on Royal Street behind St. Louis Cathedral. This fall (through October 11), Rodrigue Studio presents selections from the collection of Don Sanders, Houston businessman and friend of George Rodrigue.

“The Sanders collection features nearly 100 original Rodrigue paintings, and for the first time many pieces form his collection are on display publicly in Rodrigue Studio,” says Jacque Rodrigue, George Rodrigue’s son. Following the exhibition and over the next several years, Rodrigue Studio New Orleans will be presenting several thematic exhibitions highlighting segments of George Rodrigue’s career not widely known by the public. With two locations, one in the French Quarter and one Uptown, Antieau Gallery is a quirky space filled with colorful and eye-catching oddities: fabric applique and embroidery to two-dimensional framed pieces, three-dimensional taxidermy, one-of-a-kind couture and appliqued and embroidered dresses. According to Gallery Director Heidi Hendrick, the gallery started as the pop-up of internationally known and self-taught artist Chris Roberts-Antieau. This month, visitors to Antieau Gallery can catch the tail end of an exhibition featuring guest artist Nathan Pitts (through September 13) and can look forward to a weekly art and music series on Wednesdays in October featuring cellist Helen Gillet. The gallery is also currently showing Chris RobertsAntieau’s “Phantom Limb Illustrated” exhibition, which is ongoing. Inspired by the phantom limb phenomenon, this work “is my attempt to alter your perception of reality, just a little. And perhaps, to have you question, or reaffirm, the things you believe,” states the artist. Located at the corner of Napoleon Avenue and Magazine Street, the Carol Robinson Gallery welcomes a new show September 12, a solo exhibition of Mississippi-native Noah Saterstrom. Educated in Scotland and now living in Nashville, Saterstrom is a fascinating young artist with an unusual style: “He’s interesting … southern but with a unique take on things due to his travels,” says Carol Robinson, Gallery Owner. “To Match our Dreams of Perfection” will be up through September 29. In October, Carol Robinson Gallery will feature one of Saterstrom’s former professors, Jere Allen, during Art for Art’s Sake on October 3, 6-9 p.m. “Toward Green” will remain on view throughout the month of October.

Private Brokerage While art walks and gallery hopping are fun activities for observing art and perhaps making a whimsical purchase, sometimes a buyer may need a more targeted and exclusive route to finding (or selling) the right work. In such instances, the private brokerage and appraisal services offered by Matthew Clayton Brown may be just the ticket. Matthew Clayton Brown assists clients seeking specific works of art to enhance their collections. Alternatively, Matthew Clayton Brown is uniquely positioned to help sell for their clients, whether to auction houses – local and elsewhere – or to private buyers. “The benefit with Matthew Clayton Brown is that we’re going to do the best for the individual. We are so diversified that we can go ahead and take on whatever the challenge is and try to make the most money for you,” says Marie Louise de la Vergne, Partner. “We have a large range of clients – you can be someone with one painting you inherited and that you don’t know what to do with or someone with a very large collection,” she says.

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The Carol Robinson Gallery celebrates its 35th anniversary this year. The gallery was born when Robinson, after studying art and working in a frame shop, opened up a space where she could afford to both exhibit and live. “Back then there were not a lot of galleries, so artists came to my door,” she says. “It just grew from there.” A mainstay of the French Quarter art scene, the Michalopoulos Gallery continues to showcase the work of James Michalopoulos, a favorite among locals and visitors alike. The gallery opened 20 years ago and serves a collector base that spans not only the United States, but also Europe and Australia. Michalopoulos is widely known

for his movement-filled portrayals of New Orleans architecture and a number of musicians as commissioned by the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation. Michalopoulos will be featured in an upcoming exhibition in nearby Biloxi, Mississippi, at the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art. The one-man show is scheduled to open December 15. Over in Covington, opportunities also abound this fall for art viewing and purchasing. The Second Saturday art walks in Downtown Covington continues with its September installment on the 12th. October brings the Fall for Art block party on the 10th, and November 14-15, don’t miss the Three Rivers Art Festival. The festival is free to the public, runs

from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. each day, and features art in combination with music, food and family fun. The Tripolo Gallery participates in each of these events. The gallery has featured the work of Paula Blackwell, Morgan Cameron, Jean-Louis Deal, Steve Hasslock and Ken Tate, among many others. The fall auction season of Martin Lawrence Gallery is in full swing and extends through the month of September. The current catalog features over 1,000 pieces of art. Although an “auction season,” clients need not wait for an auction to purchase from the catalog, which is available to all St. Charles Avenue readers (a $30 value). Martin Lawrence Gallery will also play host to numerous artist receptions and events this

fall. French painter François Fressinier will visit the gallery Saturday, October 24. “My passion is to paint the human figure in all of its intricacies of beauty and life. I am not interested in pure realism – to have a touch of magic in my work is what I strive for,” says Fressinier. In November, the gallery welcomes pop artist Mark Kostabi on Saturday, November 14. Finally, don’t miss the Erté holiday event on Saturday, December 12. As you can see, autumn is a big art season, one you can easily fall into – just don’t fall into any canvases or sculptures while sipping the complimentary wine. As they say, “You break it, you buy it.” Best to make sure it’s the right piece for you.

Martine Chaisson Gallery 727 Camp St., 302-7942, MartineChaissonGallery.com • Kevin Gillentine Gallery 3917 Magazine St., 891-0509, KevinGillentine.com • Rodrigue Studio 730 Royal St., 581-4244, GeorgeRodrigue.com • Antieau Gallery (French Quarter) 927 Royal St., 304-0849, AntieauGallery.com • Carol Robinson Gallery 840 Napoleon Ave., 895-6130, CarolRobinsonGallery.com • Michalopoulos Gallery 617 Bienville St., 558-0505, Michalopoulos.com •Tripolo Gallery 323 N. Columbia St., Covington, (985) 789-4073, TripoloGallery.com • Martin Lawrence Gallery – New Orleans 433 Royal St., 299-9055, MartinLawrence.com • Matthew Clayton Brown 522-5058, MClaytonBrown.com

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