St. Charles Avenue February 2017

FEBRUARY 2017

“Sugarplum Ball” Co-Chairs Cherie Albro and Jamie Cangelosi with Children’s Hospital patients and brothers Christopher (9) and Henry (7) Dufrene

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Features

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Red Gravy’s King Cake French Toast is one of more than a dozen spring specials from 10 local restaurants showcased in our feature, starting on pg. 46.

From King Cake to Crawfish 10 spring restaurant specials

By Kelcy Wilburn photos by sara essex bradley

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St. Charles Avenue’s Annual Couture Wedding Guide

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Isn’t It Golden Four couples share their secrets to staying together

21 vendors share their tips, tricks and ideas

Photos and feature

by Jeff Strout

by Mirella Cameran Photos by Cheryl gerber

On the Cover “Sugarplum Ball” Co-Chairs Cherie Albro and Jamie Cangelosi with Children’s Hospital patients and brothers Christopher (9) and Henry (7) Dufrene, stand outside what will soon become one of two family housing units for Children’s Hospital patient families.

Christopher and Henry were both born with congenital heart defects and have had numerous surgeries and procedures at Children’s Hospital. Many patients and families like the Dufrenes travel from around Louisiana and the Gulf South to receive care at Children’s

Hospital. Often, families must stay in the hospital with their child, for days and even months at a time, far from their homes.

The 36th annual “Sugarplum Ball” aims to help provide a solution to this challenge.

Co-Chairs Albro and Cangelosi have been hard at work planning this year’s “Sugarplum Ball,” the hospital’s largest charitable fundraising event of the year. On April 1, friends of Children’s Hospital will gather together at the New Orleans Public Belt Railroad for the ball, themed “Casino Royale: A Night in Monte Carlo.” Each year,

proceeds from the event are allocated to a specific project that will help the hospital give the most comprehensive care to its young patients. This year’s ball will benefit the Patient Family Housing Initiative, on-site family housing that will provide 28 private suites for families.

The facilities will be located across Henry Clay Avenue and will allow parents to stay close to their child in the hospital with the comforts of home.

To purchase tickets and for more information, visit CHNola.org/Sugarplum.

Photographed by Jeffery Johnston Special thanks to Children’s Hospital’s Special Events Manager Kim Coniker

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In Every Issue

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10 & 12 Editors’ Notes

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Making a difference

Musical Memories: LPO and Poydras Home partner for Soul Strings for Seniors

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Philanthropic Fun

16 Kids Play

Zoo Camp: Exploring more than just animals at Audubon Zoo 18 Southern Glow

Lip Service: Kisser care 20 What’s Hot

Valentine’s Day 22 On the Menu

Nonna’s Cucidati (Fig Cookies): Avo’s chef Nick Lama, his mother Lisa Saia and her mother Mrs. Louis Saia share a family recipe ahead of St. Joseph’s Day 24 The Dish

Anything Goes: Vegan no more

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Creative Learning KID smART raised more funds than ever to support arts-based learning in schools. 26

Art in Abundance A host of juried art selections were available for preview at the “Poydras Home Art Show Patron Party.” 36

Preserving Historic Homes “The Historic Houses Society Gala” thanked and honored the Society’s Circle Level Members. 28

Party In Paradise The Jefferson Performing Arts Society hosted its 21st annual “Pasta & Puccini” gala. 38

A Community Champion United Way of Southeast Louisiana honored Alexis Hocevar with its highest award. 30 Parish Projects The 2016 “Autumn Affair” supported Jefferson Parish beautification efforts. 32 Shared Vision and Leadership UNO International Alumni Association honored seven for contributions to the community. 34

Sweeping Away Cancer Cancer Crusaders raised funds for cancer research and honored 10 individuals. 40 Revelry by the River Magnolia Community Services raised funds to support services for adults with developmental disabilities. 42 Bonded In Blue Crimestoppers GNO hosted a tribute honoring the contributions of local law enforcement to keep New Orleans safe. 44

vintage wedding

Chastine MacGregor Hardy to Warren Kearny Watters: Saturday, January 27, 1951 90 With This Ring

McHenry – Arant 92 Student Activist

Kelvin Manzanares: Archbishop Rummel 94 Shop Talk

Kim Starr Wise: Owner & Chief Designer, Kim Starr Wise Floral Events 95 Shop Talk

Mary Quarls: Sales and Event Coordinator, The Riverview Room 96 Snapshots

108 OnStage calendar

112 Nostalgia

Royal Design: Rex’s female artisans

February 2017 Vol. 21 Issue 9 Editorial Executive Editor Bev Church Editor Morgan Packard Art Directors Sarah George & Ali Sullivan contributing editor Mirella Cameran Beauty Columnist Lorin Gaudin Society Columnist Catherine Freeman Food & Dining Columnist Jyl Benson Associate Editor Melanie Warner Spencer web Editor Kelly Massicot Event Photo Coordinator Jeff Strout

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Production Production/Web Manager Staci McCarty senior production designer Ali Sullivan production designer Monique Di Pietro traffic COORDINATOR Terra Durio

Administration Chief Executive Officer Todd Matherne President Alan Campell Executive Vice President/Editor-in-Chief

Errol Laborde vice president of sales Colleen Monaghan ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Denise Dean Distribution Manager John Holzer Subscription manager Sara Kelemencky Subscriptions assistant Mallary Matherne For subscriptions call (504) 830-7231

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Colleen Monaghan

Vice President of Sales 830-7215 Colleen@myneworleans.com

Brittany Brady

Sales Manager 830-7248 Brittany@myneworleans.com

Samantha Blanchard

Account Executive 830-7226 Samantha@myneworleanscom

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This is a perfect month to spotlight the 36th annual Children’s Hospital “Sugarplum Ball.” We all express love on Valentine’s Day, and Children’s Hospital gives the most incredible pediatric care to their young patients, which now will include help for their families with a new Patient Family Housing Initiative!

Thanks to Co-Chairs Cherie Albro and Jamie Cangelosi for chairing the “Sugarplum Ball” on April 1, which will be held at the New Orleans Public Belt Railroad. The theme this year is “Casino Royale: A Night in Monte Carlo” and all proceeds will help build 28 private suites for families that will be here for extended stays. What a show of love! Thanks to patients Christopher and Henry Dufrene for gracing our cover! These special boys were born with congenital heart defects and have had numerous surgeries and procedures at Children’s Hospital since birth. This new facility will help their families be closer to Christopher and Henry. To purchase tickets, please go to CHNola.org/Sugarplum.

In keeping with Valentine’s Day, check out What’s Hot for Valentine’s Day, featuring jewelry, PJs, a new scent and more. We are excited to introduce four couples who have been married for over 50 years. Wow! You will want to know their secrets to success, and we thank them so much for sharing their advice with us! Be sure to check out my Vintage Wedding article on Warren and Tatine Watters who have been married for 66 years – and they’re still madly in love! So many couples choose Valentine’s Day to get engaged, so we’ve also included the Couture Wedding Guide, our annual feature on 21 local vendors who will set you up with everything you’ll need for your wedding!

Vista Shores is a luxury assisted living and memory care community built on the site of the legendary Vista Shores country club overlooking Bayou St. John. Every detail is attended to so that residents can relax and enjoy life, knowing someone is always close by if help is needed. Residents enjoy chef-prepared meals in the beautifully appointed bistro and dining rooms, coffee and cocktails in the lounge, and beautiful sunsets on the community’s wrap-around porch. Vista Shores offers a wide array of diverse social and cultural activities and health and fitness classes, as well as weekly housekeeping, laundry and transportation services. Learn more about this community by visiting VistaShores.com.

Have a wonderful Valentine’s Day and safe Mardi Gras!

Beverly Reese Church

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“Lark in the Park”

Join (seated) Honorary Chairs Janice Romig and Mary Beth Romig and (standing) Co-Chairs Aimée Gowland and Corrie Pellerin for Friends of City Park’s premier party “Lark in the Park” on March 10 on the field of Tad Gormley Stadium!

The evening will begin with a VIP Party for sponsors with passed hors d’oeuvres by Willa Jean, followed by a gala with cuisine by more than 40 of New Orleans’ top

restaurants, along with festive libations and live entertainment, including both a silent and live auction with raffles presented by Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry and Bryan Subaru.

In conjunction with the 80th anniversary of the stadium, this year’s “Lark in the Park” will raise funds to benefit the restoration of the Tad Gormley Stadium field, which is home to over 85 high school football games, soccer games and

track and field events, in addition to numerous other sports-related activities.

Friends of City Park is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to maintain and increase the value and importance of City Park as a place of natural beauty, culture, recreation and education for the public.

For more information and to purchase tickets, call 483-9369 or visit FriendsOfCityPark.com.

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February Events

February is a fun-filled month with Valentine’s Day in the center and Carnival season running the entire month. In this issue, we’re making your shopping, planning and partying easier, with What’s Hot for Valentine’s Day, a feature on spring restaurant specials and our annual Couture Wedding Guide. To pull on your heartstrings a little further, we present photographer Jeff Strout’s “Isn’t It Golden,” in which four couples married over 50 years share some of their secrets for long and happy relationships.

As we gear up for months heavy with balls, galas and parties, I want to go back to our December 2016 issue for a moment. In our Snapshots section we highlighted the 50th anniversary celebration of Mrs. Herman deBachellé Seebold’s gift of her home to the Women’s Guild of the New Orleans Opera Association. Recently, Renaissance Publishing’s Editor-in-Chief Errol Laborde received a brochure printed in 1974 outlining the history of the home, its donation, its renovation and the Guild itself.

Some facts I found interesting include: in the formal double parlor hang “two chandeliers of fire-crystal and gilt from a Royal Palace in St. Petersburg, Russia;” the crest of the Guild portrays a shield with four quadrants representing “Music, Art, Drama and Dance,” flanked by the figures of Mimi of La Boheme and Carmen; and the brochure’s final statement, “The Home stands in stately beauty and elegance amid lovely gardens. It is to be treasured and preserved by all of us through the years to come and the generations ahead.”

We hope you enjoy your February and this issue,

Morgan Packard

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“Go Red for Women Luncheon,” benefiting

“Opus Ball,” benefiting

“Un Bal Guinguette,”

the American Heart Association, 830-2300

the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, 523-6530

benefiting Alliance Française de la NouvelleOrléans, 568-0770

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“Cookies & Cocktails Gala,” benefiting Girl

“UNCF Mayor’s Masked Ball,” benefiting the

“Paint the Town Green,”

Scouts Louisiana East, 355-5885

United Negro College Fund, 523-6312

benefiting Raintree Children and Family Services, 899-9045, extension 235

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“SweetArts” benefiting

“Gryphon Gala XL,”

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the Contemporary Arts Center, CACNo.org

benefiting Lutheran High School, 628-7819

“Soul Revival 2017,”

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“Get Yah Praise On,”

“Harvest at Home,”

benefiting Audubon Nature Institute, 581-4629

benefiting Second Harvest Food Bank, No-Hunger.org

11 “WYES Orpheus Den Tour,” benefiting WYES,

486-5511 12 “Recycled Fashion Show,” benefiting Bridge

House/Grace House, 821-7288

March Events

22 “Mad Hatter’s Luncheon,” benefiting

“Lark in the Park,”

benefiting Friends of City Park, 483-9369 10 “Amazing Grapes,”

benefiting HermannGrima + Gallier Historic Houses, 274-0744 15-19 “Art in Bloom” presented

by IberiaBank, benefiting the New Orleans Museum of Art, 658-4121 17 “When the Stars Align: Stars of American Ballet Meet Stars of New Orleans Cuisine and Philanthropy,”

benefiting the Ballet Resource and Volunteer Organization of the New Orleans Ballet Association, 522-0996, extension 208

25 “Children’s World’s Fair,” benefiting the

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the Women’s Guild of New Orleans Opera Association, 267-9527

“ACCESS Jazz Brunch,”

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“Tennessee Williams/ New Orleans Literary Festival,” 581-1144

“10th annual Cancer Crusaders Mark Mitchell Golf Tournament,”

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benefiting the Legacy Donor Foundation, 558-8900

“WYES 60 Years and Still Groovin’ Gala,” 486-5511

24 15th annual “Next Generation Golf Tournament,” 885-0980

24 “Keeping Our Promises”

gala benefiting Daughters of Charity Foundation of New Orleans, 231-0659 24 “40th annual Julia Jump,” benefiting the

Preservation Resource Center of New Orleans, 581-7032 24-26 “Saints and Sinners Literary Festival,”

benefiting the Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival, 581-1144

benefiting Catholic Charities, 888-1223

913-3041 29-31 “Artists in the Park,”

benefiting the New Orleans Botanical Garden, 483-9386 30 “An Edible Evening,”

benefiting Edible Schoolyard New Orleans, 421-1060 31-April 1 “Hogs for the Cause,”

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Musical Memories LPO and Poydras Home partner for Soul Strings for Seniors

By Catherine Freeman

New Orleans’ Carnival season offers entertainment for all ages at our Mardi Gras parades, recognized world-wide for their elaborate, creative and clever themes. While I’m mesmerized by the artistic craftsmanship and labor that go into producing floats for a parade, the reason I clamor for the perfect spot on the sidewalk is the marching bands.

There is something about the pounding drum beat I feel deep in my stomach and the contagious melodies of the brass sections that gives me goose bumps. As each band passes by, I smile watching friends and strangers around me unite for a brief moment with joy and gratitude for the music enveloping us.

Music can make us generally happier people, and it provides a multitude of additional health benefits. A 15-week music therapy program launched in September 2016 through a unique community partnership between Poydras Home and the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra combines each organization’s talents to benefit seniors.

Expanding the successful Soul Strings music therapy-informed program currently serving students and adults with developmental disabilities, this new program, Soul Strings for Seniors: Musical Memories, provides sensory and intellectual stimulation to an enthusiastic group of Poydras Home residents through exposure to creative culture.

LPO Director of Philanthropy Mimi Kruger explains, “Thanks to Whitney Bank, Soul Strings for Seniors: Musical Memories has been designed to engage those Poydras Home residents who have an Alzheimer’s or dementia diagnosis.” Founded in 1817, Poydras Home works to respect and preserve the dignity of the human spirit among the elderly by continuing legacy care through

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quality supportive services for the elderly, promoting understanding for their particular needs and advocating on their behalf.

A smile of recognition upon hearing a familiar tune can often be the catalyst necessary to produce conversation starters, and enhanced memory and mood elevation for seniors. Each session with the 13 to 17 Poydras Home residents focuses on a variety of specifically targeted activities that increase the quality of life and functional skill sets of seniors in need of memory care. Poydras Home Vice President of Resident Affairs Erin Kolb notes, “The LPO musicians are working with a licensed music therapist in sessions that complement and reinforce therapy goals such as improving communication, memory and attention skills. The intimate setting with small groups of our residents allows the LPO musicians to extend their talents into a new direction impacting wellness as they reach members of our resident population who can find traditional modes of communication to be difficult.”

In addition to the weekly workshops, which family members are encouraged to attend, Poydras Home participants are also invited to attend a number of open rehearsals

of the full LPO. Residents’ families appreciate the meaningful and uplifting interaction in addition to the behavioral and social long-term benefits experienced by their loved ones.

“Poydras Home’s long history of missiondriven dedication to provide expert level memory support to all residents affected by Alzheimer’s and other dementias make us ideal candidates to populate this innovative program with the LPO,” says Poydras Home CEO Jay Rive. “We are proud participants in this enriching music therapy endeavor that can broaden the depth of positive life experience for our residents.”

While both organizations are hopeful the program will continue into the fall, Soul Strings for Seniors: Musical Memories has already greatly brightened the lives of seniors and their families in New Orleans. n

A little more …

The LPO (LPOMusic.com) offers a 36-week season with more than 120 performances in New Orleans and across multi-parish areas. It is the oldest full-time musician-governed and collaboratively operated orchestra in the U.S.

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Zoo Camp Exploring more than just animals at Audubon Zoo

By CeCe Colhoun

Our school holiday or winter break this year was 16 days long – basically half of a month. Going from the daily routine of school where meals, rest time, bed time and play is all perfectly scheduled, this amount of time off can really shake up kids, and even more so parents.

One of New Orleans’ best kept secrets in my opinion are the holiday zoo camps offered at Audubon Zoo. Manager Charlotte Page, an old friend I’ve known for many years ago since my own sleep-away camp in Brevard, North Carolina, is a seasoned veteran in the world of camps. She knows better than anyone that camp is an institution where kids can satisfy their need for physical play, creative expression and cooperation in their community. Camp helps build tools that allow children to gain self-esteem, selfreliance and pro-social behaviors by meeting new children. This helps kids practice working together, making choices and taking responsibility. They also experience interactions with positive role models in the camp counselors and interact with these adults in a way that’s sometimes more relaxing and reflective than their normal school environments. The camp experience offers this nurturing environment that allows children to develop their creative skills, build independence and self-reliance in order to gain confidence.

If your child has a passion for animals, or is just looking for something new that’s fun, Zoo Camp at Audubon Zoo is the place to be! Besides being offered during most school holidays, zoo camp is also offered during the summer. Children are engaged in many activities, carefully crafted around a curriculum that incorporates the love of animals along with arts and crafts. Daily zoo time is, of course, a part of camp, as well as lots of animal encounters and behind-the-scenes tours. My kids came home telling me about their train rides to each of the animal dens, and they

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were spouting off knowledge about the length of giraffe’s neck! They also have lots of time to explore nature and free time to play outdoors.

With its beautiful oak trees and lush greenery surrounding, I can imagine no better place for a child to roam free.

For summer campers, the fun doesn’t stop there. The cool zoo and the lazy river are now a part of the weekly schedule! The cool zoo and lazy river are described as “a wild and wet splash park ... Highlights include Gator Run, jumping water spouts, a huge alligator water slide, spider monkey soakers and water-spitting snakes. … The splash park offers three different splash zones with one area specifically for toddlers and younger kids. ...Visitor favorites include the 750-foot lazy river with two sand beaches, lounge chairs, four water cannons, two water curtains and jumping jets. ... Gator Run also offers a food cart concession area, outdoor seating, additional showers and restrooms. Rafts are free for all floaters and kids under 48 inches will need a life jacket (supplied by Audubon Zoo).”

At Zoo Camp, you can be sure that your Campers are in a very nurturing environment. They are arranged into classes

by age groups that extend to 4-12 years and are supervised four to five staff per group.

Each group is led by a certified teacher or Zoo Camp Expert. The camper to counselor ratio is one to six. Camp offers a discounted rate to zoo members, and camp tuition varies depending on length of session. n

Just the Facts •

Fees: $250 per week for Members; $295 per week for non-members

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Camp runs: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

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Before care ($7 per day) available at 7:30 a.m.

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Aftercare ($10 per day) available to 5:30 p.m.

Per the zoo: “Audubon Nature Institute strives to accommodate all interested children.

Please understand that our camps are very active, with multiple transitions and sensory changes throughout the day. All campers are expected to follow directions and safety rules.

If you have specific concerns, please contact our camp director Charlotte Page at 212-5357 or cpage@auduboninstitute.org to discuss your child’s needs. While we are a traditional camp (not specialized for specific special needs), we welcome all children and do our very best to accommodate every child.”

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Lip Service Kisser care

By Lorin Gaudin

For kissing, pursing, sipping champagne and more, there’s nothing sexier than a beautiful mouth with soft, smooth, plump lips. During cold weather months, dry, chilly air can wreak havoc on the lips’ tender skin, causing chapping, cracking and peeling.

Unsightly for sure, but damaged lips can also be painful. There are tons of products on the market to help with healing, but time, hydration (a good lip balm) and eating well can all aid. An expert quoted by Women’s Health recently talked about how keeping lips moist and pretty requires the body to “constantly replace old skin cells with new ones.” What might help “regulate turnover so that it happens all the time?” Walnuts.

Packed with Omega-3 fats, walnuts and fish are considered foods that may help ensure healthy lips.

Walnuts are meaty, distinctly flavored and rich in polyunsaturated fats. Technically, walnuts are the seed of a drupe, not a true botanical nut, and they’re the oldest known tree food, dating back to 10,000 B.C. Considered medicinal, walnuts are said to help battle bad breath, reduce inflammation and heal wounds. Introduced to California in the 1700s, walnuts have long been a popular salad ingredient.

One serving of walnuts, one ounce, is about 12-14 shelled halves or ¼-cup. Cracked and eaten out of hand, walnuts are also delicious added to yogurt and baked goods, or tossed onto oatmeal.

In addition to eating walnuts to enhance lip health, there are some great treatment and cosmetic products on the market. Lip scrubs made with fine sugar and emollients are great for helping reduce dry, flaky skin.

Best done in the shower, gently rub a small amount of scrub across closed lips, taking care to rinse well and gently pat dry. Follow with a lip balm in the morning before lipstick, and slather some on again at night before bed.

With lips in top condition, statementmaking and trendy matte lip creams look especially beautiful. Even those who 18 st. charles Avenue february 2017

only wear a bit of color or gloss will see improvement in lip texture and product staying-power.

From designer to drugstore, there are exfoliators, balms and treatments for all.

Best Balms:

Super Scrubs:

Rodin Olio Lusso Lip Balm

French Girl Organic Rose Lip Polish

By Terry Baume de Rose

Fresh Sugar Lip Polish

Glossier Balm Dotcom

Bliss Fabulips Sugar Lip Scrub

Lite+Cycle Organic Lip Save

Sarah Happ the Lip Scrub

Aesop Rosehip Seed Lip Cream

Tarte Maracuja Lip Exfoliant

Maybelline Baby Lips

Lush Lip Scrub (bubblegum, popcorn and mint flavors)

eos Lip Balm

Sarah Happ The Lip Slip One Luxe Balm Dior Crème de Rose Chantecaille Lip Potion Balm

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Love List Aesop A Rose by Any Other Name Body Cleanser Metier de Beaute Peau Vierge Anti-Aging Complexe – Shade 3

SK-II treatment Essence Odacite A Spring in Tokyo Purifying Serum

Rodin Olio Lusso Luxe Lipstick in Billie on The Bike Chanel Glossimer in 03 Glaze

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Valentine’s Day

By Amy Gabriel

It is easy to feel love in

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the air in New Orleans any given day, but particularly so when Saint Valentine is at play. From first dates strolling hand-in-hand down Royal Street or long-time friends in pink button-down shirts lingering over a bottle of rosé, to couples cheek-tocheek on a gondola ride in City Park, the lovely possibilities are endless. Let our gift list help cupid’s bow strike the one you most desire n

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� 1. Add some sparkle to your sentiment with a 14 karat white gold diamond and ruby antique style ring. Lisa Biderman Jacobs, Private Jeweler, Hiller Jewelry, 433 Metairie Road, Metairie Office Tower, Suite 204; by appointment at 837-8200 or info@hillerjewelry.com

2. Bestow your beloved with a Halo Bangle with 18 karat Rose Gold Plated Steel chain and faceted detail from John Humphries Designs. Mignon Faget, 3801 Magazine St., 8912005; 3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd., 835-2244; 333 Canal St., 524-2973, MignonFaget.com

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3. Slip into something more comfortable like a luxurious silk PJ set. $98. Belladonna Day Spa, 2900 Magazine St., 8914393, BelladonnaDaySpa.com 4. A pair of lace-up Pikolinos Santorini’s is the perfect fit for footsie during a romantic lunch.

Feet First, 4122 Magazine St., 899-6800; 526 Royal St., 5690005; FeetFirstStores.com 5. The Nearlynude block-heeled sandal from Stuart Weitzman is a day-date shoe to build a dream on. FeBe, 474 Metairie Road, 835-5250, FeBeClothing.com

6. Gift your honey with locally handcrafted honey boards, made of Cypress and finished with beeswax.

Customize each by adding initials or a special date.

Honey Boards, (713) 822-3812, info@honeyboardsnola.com

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7. Play the part of Queen of Hearts in a sterling silver toggle bracelet. Adler’s, 722 Canal St., 523-5292; 3301 Veterans Blvd., 523-5292; Detour Nola, 3363 Severn Ave., 862-6652, CristyCali.com

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8. He will match his glass of rosé with a streetcar bowtie in Pontchartrain Pink. NOLA Couture, 2928 Magazine St., 319-5959; 528 Saint Peter St., 875-3522, NolaCouture.com

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9. Have tea for two in style with a lovely and royally inspired baby pink cup and saucer.

Friend and Company, 7713 Maple St., 866-5433, FriendAndCompany.com 10. A sophisticated his and her scent, the SAINT CLAUDE No. 7 roll-on cologne has notes of violet leaf, labdanum, neroli, coriander seed and jasmine and comes in a glass apothecary bottle with a velvet gift bag.

PalomineBotanicals.com 11. Give your lids something to wink about with a lovely cream shadow stick in shades like Moonshot and Curveball. About Face, 701 Metairie Road, 304.1556, AboutFaceNola.com

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on the menu

Nonna’s Cucidati (Fig Cookies) Avo’s chef Nick Lama, his mother Lisa Saia and her mother Mrs. Louis Saia share a family recipe ahead of St. Joseph’s Day

Fig Cookies Ingredients

Directions

Dough

Preheat oven to 375. Grease two large cookie sheets.

4 1½ ½ ⅔ 1 1 1 ½

cups all-purpose flour teaspoons baking powder teaspoon salt cup sugar cup vegetable shortening large egg Tablespoon vanilla cup cold milk

Filling

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2 ½ 1½ ½ 1¼ 1 1

cups dried Calimyrna or Mission figs cups dried dates, pitted cup honey teaspoons cinnamon cup orange marmalade cups chopped walnuts large egg white, plus Tablespoon water Rainbow sprinkles

DOUGH Sift flour, baking powder

and salt together into a large bowl. Add sugar and stir well. Cut in shortening with a fork until the mixture resembles corn meal. In a separate bowl, whisk together egg, vanilla and milk. Add to the flour and shortening mixture and fold together with your hands.

Turn dough out on a floured surface and knead for several minutes until smooth. Cut the soft dough into 4 equal pieces and wrap with plastic wrap. Chill for 1 hour.

FILLING Finely chop dried figs and dates. Place dried fruit into a large bowl and add remaining ingredients. Mix well and set aside.

On a floured surface, roll out 1 piece of dough at a time. Cut dough into 2-by-3-inch rectangles.

Spoon about 1 teaspoon of filling into the middle of each rectangle.

Carefully fold the short edges over to meet in the center and pinch to seal. Seal sides as well.

Place the cookies, sealed side down, onto greased cookie sheets, leaving 1-2 inches between each cookie. Make diagonal slits across the top of each cookie. Beat egg white and water and brush cookies with egg wash. Sprinkle cookies with colored sprinkles.

Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Transfer to wire racks to cool.

Makes 4 dozen

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photos by JEFFERY JOHN STON

Avo 5908 Magazine St. 509-6550 RestaurantAvo.com

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Anything Goes Vegan no more

By Jyl Benson

My daughter Cecilia

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1000 Figs falafel and brussels sprouts

photos by sara essex bradley

has always been my most adventurous dining companion, and we’ve shared many memorable meals in her 20 years.

Then, three years ago, she went vegan, and when the thrill of vegan pho quickly wore off for me the adventure came to a halt. The segue to a vegetarian lifestyle 18 months ago brought back some of the fun, but I was thrilled when she recently resumed her former lifestyle with a health-driven approach to eating pretty much anything.

Hooray! In celebration, we hit up a collection of places.

Seither’s Seafood is a small, popular seafood joint tucked into a commercial strip in Harahan.

We started with a straightforward dozen Gulf oysters that will please fans of steak-sized raw oysters. From there, nothing else is straightforward at Seither’s.

There is a kinda-sorta Asian but sometimes French Creole and sometimes Cajun bent playing out. The Shrimp OMG combines a pile of nicely fried shrimp with four sauces – some sweet, others savory – swirled together in a kaleidoscope. The Eggplant Harahan features fried discs arranged in a stack with layers of seafood dressing between them. Boiled shrimp and a lavish dose of cream sauce complete the rich concoction.

When we saw a lady lunching on a massive unidentifiable mound we had to inquire.

It was the Tuna Volcano. The kitchen starts with a fried bowl of the sort that usually holds a taco salad. The bowl is turned upside down, a hole is punched into it and the mound is filled with “fried, shrimp, oysters or some other surprise from the kitchen,” our waitress said. The sides of the volcano are covered in slabs of seared tuna and slices of avocado. The volcano effect is provided by massive protrusion of creamy snow crab salad topped by the kind of crunchy bits you find in sushi rolls. It is a sight to behold.

Cecilia and I have spent many an afternoon cruising around the region munching out of gas stations, so Shawarma on the Go was on our list. The line within was impressive as people waited patiently for what turned out to be excellent carved-toorder gyro meat that was piled up on hefty sandwiches. The chicken shawarma plate was also fresh and plentiful, and the

Ideal Market 653 Terry Parkway, Gretna 888-1861 LAIdealMarket.com 1000 Figs 3141 Ponce de Leon St. 301-0848 1000Figs.com Seither’s Seafood 279 Hickory Ave., Harahan 738-1116 SeithersSeafood.com Shawarma on the Go 3720 Magazine St. 269-6427 Taqueria Corona 5932 Magazine St., 897-3974 TaqueriaCorona.com

Try This With Lent approaching, those who will be abstaining from meat won’t feel the sacrifice at 1000 Figs, where the food is elegant, fresh and inventive.

The star of the Falafel Platter is crisp on the outside and light and fluffy on the inside, and it comes with creamy hummus, slaw, greens, tahini, zhoug and toum. For $1 add Brussels sprouts to the $12 platter and it’s plenty enough for two to share.

prices are thrifty. Two can dine lavishly for $20. We did wonder about the couple who seemed to be enjoying a romantic meal at an outdoor table adjacent to the pump where I filled my car with high octane, though.

We had an impromptu dinner party one night and fed everyone takeout (served on china, of course) from Ideal Market, where the produce is arranged in neat, towering, visually appealing vertical rows by color. Head to the back of the market to the steam table for unforgettable carne asada, yellow rice, roasted pork loin, crisp fried fish, grilled chicken and chicken mole.

We made some sangria and our guests raved about the meal all night long.

We completed that week’s dining adventure at Taqueria Corona, a family favorite Cecilia has long missed. We ordered the same thing we always did before the whole vegan thing started: a Numero Tres with a shrimp flauta, a bean burrito and shrimp, fried fish and chorizo tacos. When she was a child the satisfying platter could be had for less than $10. Now, at $16.75, it’s still one of the area’s great bargains and it easily feeds two with plenty of leftovers. n

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Creative Learning

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KID smART raised more funds than ever to support arts-based learning in schools.

By Shelby Simon

The 2016 “Cocktails for KID smART” was a record-breaking fundraising year for the organization, which supports arts-integration programming in 12 New Orleans schools, enabling more than 3,000 students to benefit from interactive arts-based learning.

The event took place at the home of Elly and Merritt Lane, which already featured art by Nicole Charbonnet. A giclée of Charbonnet’s painting “Safari No. 7” was offered to sponsors and patrons. Event Chairs were Suzanne Dumez and Jill McKay Pipes. Board chair Scott Howard, Fund Development Committee Chair Phil Gunn, Executive Director Echo Olander and featured artist Nicole Charbonnet were all in attendance.

Joel Catering provided a delectable selection of treats, including artichoke beignets, petit southern fried green tomatoes, creole stuffed chicken, shaved and grilled Brussel sprouts salad, corn maque choux, cheesecake lollipops and mini s’more blondies.

Meschiya Lake, Tom McDermott and Tuba Skinny provided musical entertainment.

The KID smART programming transforms a typical learning system into a creative, fun experience: for example, a teaching team might teach students fractions through mixing paint colors, or students might learn the stages of the water cycle through dance and movement. This year, six school leaders from Creative Schools were in attendance. n

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Event at a Glance What: “Cocktails for KID smART,” benefiting KID smART Where: Home of Elly and Merritt Lane

1. Steve and Event Chair Suzanne Dumez with Event Chair Jill and Minor Pipes 2. Executive Director Echo Olander, Randy Fertel and Jackie Sullivan 3. Development Committee Chair Phil Gunn, Lesli Harris and Joel Dondis 4. Hosts Elly and Merritt Lane 5.

Joanie Quinlan and Lisa Sinders 6. Shannon and Scott Sarrat

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Preserving Historic Homes

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“The Historic Houses Society Gala“ thanked and honored the Society’s Circle Level Members.

By Shelby Simon

Funds raised at the gala this year are helping to fund the installation of a state-of-the-art minimally invasive air-conditioning system in the Hermann-Grima House that will better preserve the house and the collection for the next 100 years.

Event Co-Chairs were Susan Johnson, Mathilde Currence and Betsey Todd. Kim and Jamey Roddy opened their beautiful Garden District home on Seventh Street, which was recently renovated and restored, for the evening gala.

Catering was provided by Calcasieu of the Link Restaurant Group, with items including West Indies Fried Chicken with Pepper Vinegar, Lamb Skewers with Tzatziki Sauce, Beef Short Ribs, Smoked Salmon Deviled Eggs, Fried Blue Crab Beignets and Lecho Asado. The Gumbo Trio performed live musical entertainment in the Roddy’s backyard.

Over one-hundred-twenty patrons attended the gala. More than $95,000 was raised and will be the key to this project’s success as well as the continued preservation and operation of both house museums. n

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Event at a Glance What: “The Historic Houses Society Gala,” benefiting Hermann-Grima + Gallier Historic Houses When: Thursday, November 3 Where: Home of Kim and Jamey Roddy

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1. Gala Co-Chairs Susan Johnson, Mathilde Currence and Betsey Todd 2. Historic Houses Society Gala Hosts Kim and Jamey Roddy 3.

Chief Development Officer Lisa Samuels, Melissa Steiner, Executive Director Mamie Gasperecz and Carolyn Fitzpatrick 4. 2017-’18 Board President Elizabeth Adler and ’16-’17 Board President Mary Johnson 5. Doug Johnson, Richard Currence and Andrew Todd 6.

Richard Marshall, Claire Leftwich and Amy and John Robertson

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A Community Champion

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United Way of Southeast Louisiana honored Alexis Hocevar with its highest award.

By Shelby Simon

Alexis Hocevar, philanthropist, entrepreneur, volunteer and recently retired Vice President/General Manager of Enterprise Holdings Inc., was honored as the 2016 recipient of Alexis de Tocqueville Award in a November 2 ceremony at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans. The United Way of Southeast Louisiana’s highest award for exemplary leadership in volunteerism and philanthropy was presented to Hocevar for his leadership in the transportation industry and support of several nonprofits.

The event featured a classic New Orleans party atmosphere with festive décor, colorful fall florals by Perfect Presentations Floral & Event Designs and music by the Nayo Jones Experience.

An umbrella-twirling Hocevar led the lively group in a second-line into dinner.

After a list of Hocevar’s accomplishments were read to the crowd, the question was asked “Has he ever been honored for all his good work for United Way?” Immediately Nayo Jones began singing “At Last” with vocals created specifically for Hocevar, which received thunderous applause and laughter.

After receiving the award, Hocevar thanked United Way, the Tocqueville Society and his wife Debbie and their children.

Hocevar was joined on stage by former Tocqueville Award recipients including: Bob Merrick, David Fennelly, Carol Wise, Kim Sport, Frank Stewart and Florence Schornstein.

It is United Way’s goal to eradicate poverty in Southeast Louisiana. With the help of community leaders such as Alexis Hocevar, United Way of Southeast Louisiana is strategically investing in programs, initiatives, collaborations and advocacy efforts to meet the greatest needs in Jefferson, Orleans, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa and Washington parishes. n

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Event at a Glance What: “Alexis de Tocqueville Award Celebration,” benefiting United Way of Southeast Louisiana When: Wednesday, November 2

1. Debbie and Honoree Alexis Hocevar with past Honoree Bob and Cheryl Merrick 2. Past Honoree Carol Wise with past Honoree Florence and Richard Schornstein 3. Past Honoree David Fennelly with past honorees Karen and Henry Coaxum 4. Bob Kimbro with Carol and John Foley 5. Dan Casey, Patty Riddlebarger, Elwood Cahill and Danica Ansardi 6. John and Dathel Georges

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Parish Projects

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The 2016 “Autumn Affair” supported Jefferson Parish beautification efforts.

By Shelby Simon

Friends of Jefferson the Beautiful hosted a benefit to support its beautification projects in the parish, which currently include medians on Veterans Boulevard, Terry Parkway, Whitney Avenue, Lapalco Boulevard, Causeway Boulevard and the Huey P. Long West Bridge Circle, as well as the “Tree School” educational seminar.

Gala Chairs were Lucy Thomas, Nora Vaden Holmes and Sheila Sparacio. Rob and Virginia Nelson hosted the Patron Party at their exquisite home.

At the main event, Bravo, Green Fork and Martin Wine Cellar provided fabulous fare and libations. The gala favor was an Elmer’s Gift Box. Auction highlights included a private movie screening party for 50 guests at the Theatres at Canal Place, original artwork and sporting event tickets.

Friends of Jefferson the Beautiful raises funds to beautify Jefferson Parish by planting trees and landscaping on public properties and thoroughfares, working under a cooperative agreement with the Jefferson Parish Government. n

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Event at a Glance What: “Autumn Affair,” benefiting Friends of Jefferson the Beautiful When: Thursday, October 27 Where: Home of Robert and Virginia Nelson

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1. Alix Rico, Dr. Arnold Lupin and Mary Beth Rittiner 2. Carey Hammett, Michael Cotter and Marla Garvey 3. Cynthia Lee-Sheng, Host Rob Nelson and Co-Chair Shelia Sparacio 4. Jerri Stumpf, Dessa Giffin and Jack Stumpf 5. Co-Chair Nora Vaden Holmes, Holley Haag, Adrianna Handal and Co-Chair Lucy Thomas 6. Hostess Virginia Nelson and Robyn Schwarz

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Shared Vision and Leadership

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UNO International Alumni Association honored seven for contributions to the community.

By Shelby Simon

The 2016 “Distinguished Alumni Gala” was the culmination of a weeklong schedule of events entitled “Making History: A Celebration of University of New Orleans Leadership,” which included the formal investiture of the university’s seventh leader, President John W. Nicklow. The gala was a major civic event to strengthen community engagement and pride in UNO and prominently celebrate the university’s important contributions to the city and region.

The gala’s venue was a testament to UNO’s lasting impact on the community – the National World War II Museum was conceived in UNO’s history department by professors Stephen Ambrose and Nick Mueller, the latter of whom currently serves as the museum’s president and CEO. Barbara Johnson served as Event Chair and Norman Robinson served as Emcee. Both UNO President John Nicklow and Nick Mueller spoke at the gala.

Mark Romig was bestowed with the UNO International Alumni Association’s top honor as the Homer L. Hitt Distinguished Alumni honoree. Clancy DuBos and U.S. Judge Jay Zainey introduced Romig with brief personal remarks.

Additional college honorees were: College of Business Administration, Rick Gratia; College of Engineering, Joe Becker; College of Liberal Arts, Education and Human Development, Melissa Ehlinger and Donna W. Joseph; College of Science, J. Michael Fitzpatrick; and Interdisciplinary Studies, Gerard Williams.

Entertainment was provided by the University of New Orleans Jazz Band and the National World War II Museum Victory Belles.

The silent auction featured popular experience packages, including a ride in the Krewe of Pygmalion, budding broadcast “Kids on Camera” with WWL-TV, a coaching session with former UNO baseball coach Ron Maestri, fishing with Sheriff Newell Normand, an exclusive National World War II Museum Behind the Lines experience, vacation packages and more.

The Distinguished Alumni Gala hosted approximately 500 patrons and raised more than $300,000 for student scholarships and alumni engagement. n

What: “University of New Orleans Distinguished Alumni Gala,” benefiting UNO student scholarships and alumni engagement When: Thursday, November 3 Where: The National World War II Museum 1. Event Chair Barbara Johnson, Stacy and UNO President John Nicklow and Victoria White 2. Henry Bernstein, Honoree Mark Romig and Jerry Zachary 3. Emcee Norman Robinson, Rita Bautista, Kris Gabik and Bivian “Sonny” Lee III

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Art in Abundance A host of juried art selections were available for preview at the “Poydras Home Art Show Patron Party.“

By Shelby Simon

Approximately 350 attendees enjoyed the “Poydras Home Art Show Patron Party,” filled with culinary treats and previews and the ability to purchase the juried art.

The 2016 Juried Art Winners were Dr. Al Rufty's “Onions” in First Place, Larry Daniel Nevil's “Card Sharks” in Second Place and Renee S. Mitchell's “Redfish Study” in Third Place.

Honorable Mentions included Darlene Johnson's “Food Fest,” Anne Pappas' “Le Bon Temps,” Roy Pfister's “Seated Nude,” Monique Robinson's “No Strings” and Glenda Schafer's “White Cliffs.” The Juried Art Judge was Auseklis Ozols, Director of the New Orleans Academy of Fine Arts.

Live musical entertainment was provided by the Ron Jones Trio.

Food and libations were provided by Arnaud’s Restaurant, Creole Creamery, Galatoire’s Restaurant, Olivia Guider’s Cookies, Langenstein’s, The Pelican Club Restaurant, Ralph’s On The Park, Robert Fresh Market, Vincent’s Italian Cuisine and Poydras Home’s own kitchen.

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Event at a Glance When: Thursday, October 27 Where: Poydras Home

1. Puddin and Jimmy Roussel 2. Lacey and Price Lanier 3. Lesley Hardin, Evie Poitevent Sanders, Lem Sanders and Debby Poitevent

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What: 22nd annual “Poydras Home Art Show Patron Party,” benefiting Poydras Home

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Party In Paradise

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The Jefferson Performing Arts Society hosted its 21st annual “Pasta & Puccini” gala.

By Shelby Simon

“Paradiso” was the theme of this year’s sold-out “Pasta & Puccini" gala. Inspired by where the Persians, Greeks and Romans worshipped their deities, décor in the Marriott Hotel Grand Ballroom included fluted columns with grape-laden vines. Gala Co-Chairs were Paulette and Frank Stewart Jr. Prior to dinner, guests enjoyed appetizers and cocktails of chocolate martinis, Cosmopolitans and fuzzy navels. When patrons were seated, a three-course dinner accompanied by wines was served. Maestro Dennis Assaf and the JPAS Symphony Orchestra along with Director of Youth Programming Lynne Bordelon led the national award-winning Theater Kids! competition team in a rousing patriotic song and dance routine honoring our armed forces. A bevy of songs from My Fair Lady, Funny Girl, West Side Story and others entertained, with special appearances by Ronnie Lamarque and a duet by Ed Marshall and his wife Carmella.

Live auction items included a James Michalopoulas giclée, a tourmaline and diamond ring from Quarter Smith Jewelry, a Mustang experience for four and more.

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Event at a Glance When: Saturday, October 29 Where: Marriott New Orleans

1. Russ and Sandra Herman with Co-Chairs Paulette and Frank Stewart Jr. 2. Ricky Templet, Melinda Bourgeois and Patron Chairs Gerri and Murray Valene 3. Nora Vaden Holmes, Cindy Paulin, Board Member Debbie Rouen and Board Member and Committee Chair Penny Baumer

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What: 21st annual “Pasta & Puccini,” benefiting Jefferson Performing Arts Society

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Sweeping Away Cancer

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Cancer Crusaders raised funds for cancer research and honored 10 individuals.

By Shelby Simon

The 15th annual “Celebration of Life Luncheon” was held at the New Orleans Marriott in the Grand Ballroom. Debbie Buchler and Dawn Miller served as Co-Chairs of the event. CoPresidents Edith Catching and Kathleen Robert presided.

The honorees were welcomed by Honoree Liaison Connie Albert and presented on stage by Master of Ceremonies Richard Buchsbaum, who was “thinking pink” while sporting a pink wooden bowtie.

Honorees attending were Samantha Battaglia Arnold, Lynn P. Creel, Heidi G. Dugan, Holley Haag, Diana Noveck, Jo Ann Paulin, Linda Phillips, Janice Watsky and Elizabeth Williams.

Honoree Suzanne Lindley was unable to attend.

The tables were decorated with glowing witches’ brooms, which were there to “Sweep Away Cancer.”

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Event at a Glance What: “Cancer Crusaders Celebration of Life Luncheon,” benefiting Cancer Crusaders Where: New Orleans Marriott

1. Angela Rattler, Dr. Augusto Ochoa, Carol Hall and Celia Deininger 2.

Brenda Higgins and Dave Martinez 3. Diane Hollis, Co-Chair Dawn Miller and Dianne Breaux

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Revelry by the River

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Magnolia Community Services raised funds to support services for adults with developmental disabilities.

By Shelby Simon

The “Moonlight on the River Gala” raised more than $167,000 for Magnolia Community Services, which supports the residential, vocational, social and wellness needs of adults with developmental disabilities in the New Orleans community. Event Chairs were Jeanne Gallo, Marion Eagan and Karen Oertling.

Spacious tents and café lights transformed the great lawn of Magnolia Community Services’ 11-acre main campus on River Road to a sparkling soirée. Centerpieces created in the Dream Factory by Magnolia clients paid homage to the 21 group homes where half of the clients live. Special touches of client art could be found throughout the event.

Food was donated from over 30 local restaurants, grocers and caterers. Ashley Hansen of Hansen’s Sno-Bliz created a satsumaginger “Magnolia Mule” cocktail which was mixed with spirits donated by Republic National Distributing Co. The Topcats provided the dancing music and the Pussyfooters performed that evening. Both groups engaged with Magnolia clients, encouraging them to share the stage, dance floor and mic.

Auction items included original works of art by Magnolia’s Dream Factory client artists, a signed Michael Kors designer handbag, a signed Thomas Morstead 2009 Superbowl jersey, a Zurich Classic package and JPAS and Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra season tickets. Diamonds added to the evening’s sparkle in a Friend & Co. and Ramsey’s Diamond Jewelers raffle. The Special Creations gift shop, which sells items created by Magnolia Community Services clients, had a special Winter Wonderland Shoppe for guests in the Whitehall house during the event. n

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Event at a Glance When: Friday, November 4 Where: Whitehall Plantation and Grounds

1. Board Members Andrew Bruns and Maggie Spell 2. Co-Chairs Karen Oertling, Marion Eagan and Jeanne Gallo 3. John Trainor, Board President Laurie Oertling, Executive Director Jennifer Hebert and James Shuey

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Bonded In Blue

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Crimestoppers GNO hosted a tribute honoring the contributions of local law enforcement to keep New Orleans safe.

By Shelby Simon

Decked out in blue, hundreds of patrons joined Crimestoppers GNO to thank law enforcement for their service and to raise funds for Youth Crime Prevention and Leadership programs, including Tip Hotline and Victim’s Services. The event raised a record-breaking $150,000.

Andree and Jay Batt; Robert and Kathy Zetzmann; and Dr. Louis and Donna Levin served as Patron Co-Chairs. Christine Vinson; Lena and Larry Dyess; and Joseph Lopinto III served as Committee Co-Chairs. Donny Markowitz was the Entertainment Chair and Honorary Chair Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser and wife Cher were in attendance.

The VIP Reception preceding the event featured entertainment by Charmaine Neville. Patrons dined on selections from Andrea’s, Antoine’s, Galatoire’s, Haydel’s Bakery, Jimmy Moran, Martin Wine Cellar, Mr. John’s Steakhouse, Royal House, The Pelican Club and Toulouse Gourmet.

At the live auction, chef Andrea was so excited about the turnout that he stepped on stage and auctioned off a stay at his beautiful villa on the Isle of Capri. Other items auctioned were a private cocktail party for 75 at Pat O’Brien’s Briar Room, a Browning Maxus 12-gauge shotgun, dinner for eight prepared in your home by chef Kevin Belton and a center court suite for a Pelican’s basketball game. A raffle included a four-night trip for two to San Francisco, including airfare, lodging, tickets to the Saints versus 49ers game, winery tours, lunch and wine tastings.

More than 29 restaurants and vendors provided fantastic food and beverages for the event. Bands and musicians who performed included Bucktown All-Stars, Paul Sanchez, Walter “Wolfman” Washington, Bonerama, Bobby Rush, Anaïs St. John, Robin Barnes, Rockin’ Dopsie, James Andrews and the Brass-A-Holics.

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1. Honorary Chair Lt. Gov. Billy and Cher Nungesser with Patron Co-Chairs Andree and Jay Batt 2. Patron Co-Chairs Dr. Louis and Donna Levin and Kathy and Robert Zetzmann 3. Committee Co-Chair Lena Dyess, Pamela Schafer and Committee Co-Chair Christine Vinson

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‡ From King Cake to Crawfish 10 spring restaurant specials

By Kelcy Wilburn | Photos by Sara Essex Bradley

Cause for celebration abounds from February though the spring season as New Orleans returns to its lively form.Valentine’s Day and Mardi Gras lead to the Irish and Italian celebrations of St. Patrick’s and St. Joseph’s days, as well as Easter, Mother’s Day and a tidal wave of graduations and weddings that make it difficult to find a quiet weekend.

Food is the centerpiece of every celebration, and in New Orleans the drinks are always flowing. This month, we’ve checked in with 10 local food and drink purveyors to find out what the season will bring.

Arnaud’s Valentine Special

One of New Orleans’ grand dame restaurants, Arnaud’s (813 Bienville St., 524-5433, ArnaudsRestaurant.com) always manages to be at the center of the party from its original French Quarter location at 813 Bienville St. This month, in partnership with Moët, along with Adler’s Jewelers, Arnaud’s plans to make Valentine’s Day super special for a lucky guest with a surprise diamond in their glass of Moët.

For more information on the reception-style event, call the restaurant.

“Arnaud’s is the hub for all things celebration, offering everything from romantic dining for two in the main dining room perfect for Valentine’s Day to private dining options, including our Bourbon Suites with balconies overlooking Bourbon Street, ideal for Mardi Gras reveling,” says Co-Owner Katie Casbarian.

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Arnaud’s menu is replete with seafood dishes, great for those observing the Lenten Season. Casbarian’s favorites include the Pompano Duarte and Pompano David.

Red Gravy’s King Cake French Toast

� “The whole idea behind Red Gravy is family recipes and traditions. While I may be a little Italian girl from North Jersey, I’ve won two different red beans and rice throwdowns,” says Roseann, who serves her award-winning red beans and rice and gumbo during the two weeks leading up to Mardi Gras.

Guests around St. Patrick’s Day can expect her New York-style corned beef and rye, and the Easter season will bring secret-recipe Italian breads and pies.

Lunch and brunch are big in the CBD this season over at Red Gravy (125 Camp St., 561-8844, RedGravyCafe.com), which was recently named

by New Orleans Magazine readers their favorite Brunch Restaurant in New Orleans.

The restaurant also ranked notably as the second-place Italian Restaurant. Through Mardi Gras, Owner Roseann Melisi Rostoker is featuring King Cake French Toast. On Nyx parade day (February 22), the restaurant will host a Nyx-themed brunch with a raffle drawing for a handmade purse and assorted Nyx throws.

Roseann loves celebrating traditions, and you’ll always find seasonal specials on her menu.

Bayona’s Chef Eason Barksdale

Bayona (430 Rue Dauphine, 525-4455, Bayona.com) recently made a change in the kitchen.

“This past fall Bayona was thrilled to welcome back Eason Barksdale as Chef de Cuisine, and Bayona’s guests and regular patrons have experienced him flourishing in our kitchen since,” says Proprietor Regina Keever.

Barksdale most recently helmed the kitchen at Susan Spicer’s Lakeview restaurant, Mondo.

“There’s no better way to enjoy a French Quarter afternoon during Carnival season than with a glass of bubbly in hand, enjoying our secluded, tropical courtyard,” says Keever.

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This month, Bayona continues its Ooh La La lunch special, which adds a bit of bubbly flare to the mid-day meal.

A three-course meal with complimentary champagne, the Ooh La La lunch features some of Bayona’s signature dishes, such as the roasted Cream of Garlic soup, balsamic Bayona salad with shaved Parmesan and Smoked Duck “PB&J” with cashew butter and pepper jelly.

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Another of New Orleans’ grand dames, Brennan’s Restaurant (417 Royal St., 525-9711, BrennansNewOrleans.com) is excited to partner with New York’s legendary Four Seasons for a rare, collaborative dinner pop-up February 8-11. The two iconic restaurants will team up for dinner service and treat guests to signature favorites from both establishments, which share a similar history and prestige in their respective cities. In addition to signature favorites, the offerings will also include a preview of new dishes planned for the reopening of the Four Seasons later this year.

� In May, Brennan’s will honor Mother’s Day with its thirdannual Turtle Parade, a festive celebration of its courtyard mascots: five turtles named after the “mother sauces” of French Cuisine.

“All are invited to march along with the Krewe of Turtles as they parade along the streets of the Vieux Carré and return home to the glorious historic residence with an after party including a blessing, champagne sabering and complimentary hors d’oeuvres and confections,” says General Manager Chris Pendleton.

The “slowest second-line on earth” assembles on Bienville Street at 11 a.m., Saturday, May 13.

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Bourbon House’s Chef Erin Cook

� For the eighth year in a row, Bourbon House has reinstituted the decadent King Cake Bevvy, a riff on the famous frozen Brandy Milk Punch. According to Wesley Janssen, Marketing Manager, the drink tastes remarkably like a King Cake and is festively garnished with glittering sugar in purple, green and gold. In the kitchen, Bourbon House recently welcomed lauded Executive Chef Eric Cook to its team.

The family of restaurants owned by Dickie Brennan & Co. are currently in Mardi Gras mode, celebrating with a number of a cocktails and confections. All located in the French Quarter, Palace Café (605 Canal St., 523-1661, PalaceCafe.com), Bourbon House (144 Bourbon St., 522-0111, BourbonHouse.com), Dickie Brennan’s Steakhouse (716 Iberville St., 522-2467, DickieBrennansSteakhouse.com) and Tableau (616 St.Peter St.,934-3463, TableauFrenchQuarter.com) are offering King Cake-inspired desserts, which range from eclairs to gateaus.

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� “The atmosphere of the restaurant was designed to feel very cozy and inviting with the intent of creating a space where people would enjoy breaking bread together, sipping wine or cocktails and making memories with friends and family,” says Managing Partner Michael Buchert. To that end, the restaurant is excited to introduce “Nibbles & Sips” from 3-6:30 p.m. on weekdays and all-day on Wined Up Wednesday. All wines by the bottle and on tap are priced half off and the menu’s Tidbits, Grazers, Smallish Plates and Share or Don’t items are also discounted.

Paradegoers, residents and visitors to Uptown looking for a quaint and delicious breakfast, lunch or dinner spot can expect “fine comfort food made from scratch” at Magazine Street’s relatively new Red Dog Diner (3122 Magazine St., 934-3333, RedDogDiner.com). Red Dog Diner’s eclectic menu combines traditional Southern comfortfood flavors with a sophisticated approach. Notable dishes by chef Terri Savoie include the Chicken & Gravy sandwich, the Fried Quail & Waffle and the Crab & Bacon dip. The warm and rustic feel of the restaurant suits its flavors well.

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Dick & Jenny’s (4501 Tchoupitoulas St., 894-9880, DickAndJennys.com) presents another option for warm and welcoming Uptown dining.

Located near the parade route, Dick & Jenny’s occupies an old Creole cottage with authentic neighborhood charm. Chef Vidak Spaar offers a menu of contemporary Creole cuisine with seasonal, fresh ingredients sourced from Louisiana farmers, fisherman and artisanal producers.

In the springtime, guests can look forward to an infusion of blueberries, strawberries and crawfish. In late spring, corn and watermelon usually make an appearance.

“Blueberries and strawberries can be utilized in anything from salads and desserts to cocktails – probably all three. Crawfish will also be utilized across the menu, from sauces to risotto to savory cheesecake – we use it as much as possible,” says General Manager Abraham D’Aquin.

� From Easter to Mother’s Day and graduation, guests can keep an eye out for special daytime brunches hosted by Dick & Jenny’s, which is usually only open for dinner service. The restaurant also plays host to a variety of private events in spring, from luncheons and rehearsal dinners to full wedding receptions.

According to D’Aquin, Dick & Jenny’s prides itself on the undivided attention and family feel they’re able to offer for private events as well as regular restaurant guests.

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Photos and feature by Jeff Strout

Fifty years ago marriage looked pretty different, but sharing a life has always had its challenges and rewards. For more than five decades these three couples have stuck together for better or for worse, through sickness and health. With Valentine’s Day approaching, these couples spill their secrets in hopes that they can help you make your love last.

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Pat and Bobby McIntyre married January 19 1957

“

We’re best friends and we just enjoy being together. It’s a give and a take during the hard times, but the key is to give more than you take. When we started doing business together we each had our own specialty, and I yielded to her and she yielded to me and it’s worked very well.

“ �

There are a couple of key things to making a marriage work: Devout love, of course, but also respect for each other and allowing each other to pursue our own interests and supporting each other in those interests. Well, and a great sense of humor.

Cecilia Casrill Dartez and Jim Dartez married October 30 1965

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Pat and Ken Martinez married January 8 1966

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“ ”

The grace of almighty God, prayer and a lot of working together is what has kept us together for 51 years. We do a lot of things together for our faith and what we believe in. We aren’t perfect, but we never stop trying.

Dolores and Ellis Marsalis married December 31 1959

“ ”

You have to start off on the same page. Dolores was very supportive of me being a musician, which in some ways is kinda crazy ... especially in this town.

I know that there’s no formula to a good marriage, because formulas dictate a consistency that’s not flexible and marriage has to have a lot of flexibility.

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21 vendors share their tips, tricks and ideas

St. Charles Avenue’s Annual

Couture Wedding Guide

by Mirella Cameran photos by Cheryl Gerber

Imagine you’re Taylor Swift and you’re getting married.

You can just pick up the phone and the most seasoned experts will be at your beck and call to bring your dream wedding to life.

Well, being a bride in New Orleans is a bit like that. The city is chock-full of experts who are at the top of their game and easily accessible with a phone call or a visit to their store.

In addition, these wunderkids have access to the amazing resources this creative and cultured city offers.

This presents a unique opportunity for local and destination brides for a truly couture wedding: one that’s created and made just for them, which fits their idea of their perfect wedding, well perfectly.

Sara Ruffin Costello, New York Times writer, author, New Orleans resident and

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celebrated party-giver comments: “You could be getting married in Malawi and probably have access to experts online … but this town is unique in that throwing parties is its life force – bridal and otherwise. I could name three creative titans in New Orleans who would make you a wedding for the ages – dress, venue, food and music. Actually, I might just renew my vows.”

These titans exist in every category, but let’s start with the invitation. Margaret Jones and Betty Hunley are the two grande dames of stationery in the city. Happily, there’s no month-long waiting list for an appointment. All you have to do is walk into their stores, Scriptura and Betty Hunley Designs (BettyHunley.com) respectively, and you’ll be met with a warm welcome.

Both Jones and Hunley will guide a bride through all the nuances of wedding etiquette, as well as personally overseeing the creation of a one-of-a-kind invitation. Betty Hunley explains, “My team and I go to great lengths to create the invitation the bride has been dreaming of.

We want her personality to be reflected in her selection.”

Scriptura (Scriptura.com) has a letterpress studio filled with antique presses and a team of designers and illustrators in-house to create anything from a new monogram to a perfect illustration. Jones’ couture service includes sourcing custom handmade paper, custom monograms, foil stamps and wax seals, earning her and her store a national reputation for the most creative and beautiful beginnings to many a wedding.

When it comes to the dress, think again before booking a trip to New York. New Orleans offers several bridal-wear experts who will find and fit you with your dream dress. Take Town & Country Bridal (TownAndCountryBridal.com) on St. Charles Avenue; the stylists at this intimate salon can steer a bride through dresses from the most prestigious names in bridal wear, including Badgley Mischka and Atelier by Pronovias.

Contact one of the friendly staff there and they’ll also invite you to the many trunk shows they hold with designs fresh from the runways.

Yvonne LaFleur (YvonneLaFleur.com), a doyenne of fashion and style in the New Orleans, has only one dressing room in the bridal section of her 10,000-square-foot store in the Riverbend area. Her wedding service is based on individuality, and each bride enjoys undivided attention from LaFleur, her team and her seamstresses at each and every fitting.

Complimentary couture custom alterations are done in-house, and LaFleur’s extensive knowledge of fabrics is evident in her collections, which she handpicks. All elements of the bridal trousseau, as well as gowns for bridesmaids and the bridal party are also available.

Tieler James (TielerJames.com), a “Project Runway” winner and rising women’s wear star from the Crescent City, is still only 16 years old,

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“Sometimes clients feel it’s necessary to bring in professionals from other places and that the talent is not readily available locally.”

- Susan Zackin of Z Event Co.

Boudreaux’s

but any bride commissioning a dress by him will probably be purchasing a valuable heirloom.

Suzanne Perron (SuzannePerron.com) established her reputation for once-in-a-lifetime custom gowns in New York, but now creates in her Uptown couture design studio and is available by appointment.

Given that entertaining seems on a par with living and breathing in the Crescent City, it’s no surprise that some of the most elite event planners are based here.

Valerie Gernhauser, owner and principal planner and designer of Sapphire Events

Town and Country Bridal

(SapphireEvents.com), creates extraordinary experiences of all shapes and sizes.

A Gernhauser-orchestrated wedding held in the Mississippi River Valley for 500 guests will appear in Martha Stewart Weddings in March, and featured a massive installation of 25,000 tulips suspended over the dance floor.

Gernhauser is a regular speaker at conferences alongside peers such as celebrity planner Mindy Weiss and Oprah Winfrey’s event designer Colin Cowie.

Commenting on why New Orleans provides brides with the opportunity to create a truly tailor-made wedding, Gernhauser says: “New

Orleans provides a wealth of inspiration and a multitude of environments from antebellum mansions to reclaimed industrial spaces to create a remarkable event aesthetic unique to the clientele.”

The Riverview Room (RiverviewRoom.com) is one such place. It occupies the entire fourth level of the Jackson Brewery in the heart of the French Quarter and features panoramic views of the Mississippi River and the city through floor-to-ceiling windows and four terraces. Sales and Events Coordinator Mary Quarls says: “The location of the Riverview Room is unmatched.

The space also offers the flexibility to create whatever vision the bride and groom have for their wedding. We’ve had Lucky Dog Stands, Drago’s Oysters, snowballs and live praline and bananas Foster stations to name a few.”

Messina’s at the Terminal (MessinasTerminal.com) is just another of many incredible spaces. An art deco masterpiece, it opened in 1934 at The New Orleans Lakefront Airport. Despite damage during Hurricane Katrina, it still boasts seven of the original eight murals by artist Xavier Gonzalez and original friezes created by Enrique R. Alferez. Consisting of The Atrium and The Walnut Room, there’s also an

observation deck for outdoor ceremonies.

Longue Vue House and Gardens (LongueVue.com) is a city estate with a classical revival-style mansion and eight acres of beautifully landscaped gardens. A National Historic Landmark property, it provided the most beautiful backdrop for Hillary Hogan, whose wedding there was featured recently in Vogue magazine. Coordinated by event planners and cousins Glenny Beahm and Anna Schaefer of Angle Events (AngleNola.com), the site provided the overgrown garden inspired by the Charles Dickens’ novel, Great Expectations, for which the bride was looking.

Another historic site, The Pontchartrain Hotel (ThePontchartrainHotel.com) opened in 1927 and was home to many visits by Sinatra, Truman Capote, Tennessee Williams and a handful of presidents. It recently reopened after a $10 million renovation. Cooper Manning, eldest son of legendary Saints quarterback Archie Manning, and award-winning restaurateur John Besh collaborated in bringing the hotel back to life. New event spaces will be available in 2017 for couples to make memories at this landmark site.

New Orleans and its surrounding environs also provide a wealth of nature, flowers and foliage, which the most creative floral minds in the city put to good use. When Lake Bell got married at the Marigny Opera House (MarignyOperaHouse.org), it was Kim Starr Wise (KimStarrWise.com) that she tapped for floral designs. Born and trained in New York, Wise has built a reputation for breathtaking environments with exceptional beauty, and her creations are revered among experts and in the press.

Not matter how elaborate the environs of a New Orleans wedding, one of the highlights of the event will be the food. Brides and their families can choose from James Beard Award winners or inspirational newcomers, such as PDR (PDRNola.com), a food speakeasy.

Joel Catering and Special Events (Joels.com), owned by local Joel Dondis, is undoubtedly a titan in this area where every bite is perfection, whether it’s a spoon of homemade gumbo or a tasty oyster Rockefeller.

Brides can also enjoy the best of both worlds when it comes to their engagement rings and wedding bands, as Brandon Boudreaux of Boudreaux’s Fine Jewelers (BoudreauxsJewelers.com) explains, “We’re big enough to have great buying power to locate the finest diamonds and gems in the world at the best prices, but small enough where clients come in and ask for family members by their first name.”

Boudreaux’s Jewelers and others, such as Aucoin Hart (AucoinHart.com), offer bespoke, in-house design services. However, these family-run businesses pride themselves not only on providing their customers with jewelry as

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The space also offers the flexibility to create whatever vision the bride and groom have for their wedding.

- Mary Quarls, Sales and Events Coordinator at The Riverview Room

stunning as anything available anywhere else, but also with customer service that takes care of their customers and their jewelry on a long-term basis.

Hope Goldman Meyer (HGMJewelry.com) is another trusted expert who runs a jewelry salon and consultancy business. With access to the world’s finest diamonds and gemstones, she can help produce custom pieces.

As an alternative to creating a new piece, jewelers in New Orleans have access to the finest estate jewelry, sourcing unique antique items,which are coveted by collectors throughout the United States.

Despite the depth of resources and expertise locally, it still might be tempting to shop for vendors in New York or Los Angeles, but Susan Zackin of Z Event Co. (ZEventCo.com) has this sage advice, “Sometimes clients feel it’s necessary to bring in professionals from other places and that the talent is not readily available locally. In some instances there are times when that could be true, but in most cases it isn’t, and with a realistic budget it can be done by local planners.

We mostly all have access to utilize the same sources that out of town planners use.”

The city’s clutch of creative types provides brides with multiple options for photographers and videographers. However, a favorite way of capturing the momentous occasion of your

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Scriptura

wedding is through live painting. Heirloom Live Event Painting (HeirloomLive.com) provides talented artists to paint during your event, creating entertainment during the party and an heirloom to keep thereafter.

For a truly couture wedding – created from scratch, just for you – brides can do no better than what New Orleans offers. This guide has only scratched the surface of the limitless

potential and the people available to brides and their families. There are no long waits to make an appointment that is finally held with an “expert” you never meet in person.

New Orleans offers accessible, affordable, astonishing experts who are friendly and trustworthy. Whether your style is a crawfish boil or a masked ball, there’s arguably no better place to turn your dreams into reality.

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2017

Catering & Food Services

China & Silver

Arnaud’s

Adler’s

813 Bienville Ave. 523-5433 arnaudsrestaurant.com

722 Canal St. (and other locations) 523-5292 adlersjewelry.com

Bayona 430 Dauphine St. 525-4455 bayona.com

Dick & Jenny’s

3801 Magazine St. (and other locations) (800) 375-7557 mignonfaget.com

4501 Tchoupitoulas St. 894-9880 dickandjennys.com

Cleaning Services

Dickie Brennan & Co.

250-0884

605 Canal St. 313-6073 frenchquarter-dining.com

Liberto Cleaners

Ralph Brennan Catering & Events 111 Veterans Memorial Blvd.

539-5510 ralphbrennancatering.com

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Mignon Faget

Lakeview Cleaning Services

4814 Prytania St. (and other locations) 897-2161 libertocleaners.com

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Clothing (Bride, Bridesmaids, Mother of the Bride, Cocktail, Lingerie)

Ballin’s LTD 721 Dante St. (and other locations) 866-4367 ballinsltd.com

FeBe 474 Metairie Rd. 835-5250 febeclothing.com

Pearl’s Place 3114 Severn Ave. 885-9213 pearlsplace.com

The Shops at Canal Place 333 Canal St. 522-9200 theshopsatcanalplace.com

Yvonne LaFleur 8131 Hampson St. 866-9666 yvonnelafleur.com

Flowers

Louisiana Custom Closets

2032 Adams St. 315-5607 kimstarrwise.com

13405 Seymour Meyers Blvd., Covington (and other locations) (985) 871-0810 louisianacustomclosets.com

Fabulous Flowers

Mercedes-Benz of New Orleans

Kim Starr Wise Floral Events

2020 Chestnut St. 909-0253 fabulousflowers.us Gifts & Home Furnishings

Chrestia Staub Pierce 7219 Perrier St. 866-6677 cspdesign.com

Kevin Gillentine Gallery 3917 Magazine St. 891-0509 kevingillentine.com

The Linen Registry

Health & Beauty Services

About Face 701 Metairie Road, Suite 1B 106 304-1556 aboutfacenola.com

Facial Plastic Surgery

3727 Veterans Memorial Blvd. (and other locations) 456-3727 mbofno.com

2201 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Suite 408 814-FACE (3223) seanweissmd.com

Nordic Kitchens & Baths, Inc.

La Bella Vita Laser & Vein Center

1818 Veterans Memorial Blvd.

888-2300 nordickitchens.com

1431 Ochsner Blvd., Suite B (985) 400-2621 labellavitavein.com

Virginia Dunn

Salon M

4023 Magazine St. 899-8604 virginiadunn.com

4336 Canal St. 304-6525 salonmno.com

Sensible Portions Weight Loss Meals sensibleportionsmeals.com

204 Metairie Road 831-8228 thelinenregistry.com

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Menswear (Tuxedos, Suits, Accessories)

Registries

722 Canal St. (and other locations) 523-5292 adlersjewelry.com

John’s Tuxedos 3200 Houma Blvd.

455-5353 johnstuxedos.com

722 Canal St. (and other locations) 523-5292 adlersjewelry.com

Cristy Cali Jewelry (carried by Adler’s)

NOLA Couture

Mignon Faget

2928 Magazine St. (and other locations) 319-5959 nolacouture.com

3801 Magazine St. (and other locations) (800) 375-7557 mignonfaget.com

Perlis

Shoes & Accessories

Invitations

Jewelry

Betty Hunley Designs

Adler’s

6057 Magazine St. 895-2870 bettyhunley.com

GEM Printing Company 1904 Veterans Memorial Blvd.

834-9580 gemprinting.com

722 Canal St. (and other locations) 407-5041 cristycali.com

Hiller Jewelry 433 Metairie Road, Suite 204 837-8200 hillerjewelry.com

6070 Magazine St. (and other locations) 895-8661 perlis.com

Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry

Photography

Lakeside Shopping Center 832-0000 lmfj.com

David Tompkins Photography

Mignon Faget 3801 Magazine St. (and other locations) (800) 375-7557 mignonfaget.com

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738-7944 davidtompkinsphotography.com

Images by Robert T (985) 966-2793 imagesbyrobertt.com

Adler’s

Art & Eyes 3708 Magazine St. 891-4494 artandeyesnola.com

Feet First 4122 Magazine St. (and other locations) 899-6800 feetfirststores.com

ADV ERTI S IN G S ECTION

Queork

The National WWII Museum

Wedding Services

3005 Magazine St. (and other locations) 388-6803 queork.com

945 Magazine St. 528-1944 nationalww2museum.org

Party Rentals Delivered

Venues

317 Baronne St. (844) 439-1463 nopsihotel.com

Audubon Nature Institute 6500 Magazine St. (800) 774-7394 audubonnatureinstitute.org

Degas House 2306 Esplanade Ave. 821-5009 degashouse.com

Elms Mansion 3029 St. Charles Ave. 895-9200 elmsmansion.com

Louisiana State Museum

NOPSI Hotel

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

Riverview Room 600 Decatur St., 4th Level 525-3000 riverviewroom.com

Steamboat Natchez 600 Decatur St. 569-1401 steamboatnatchez.com

2837 Tifton St. 305-5785 partyrentalsdelivered.com

Sapphire Events 63 Oakland St. 383-4376 sapphireeventsnola.com

Town & Country Travel, Inc. 110 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Suite 180A 838-8702 townandcountrytravelinc.com

Z Event Company 508 Metairie Road (800) 714-9050 zeventco.com

(multiple locations) 568-6968 louisianastatemuseum.org

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SELECTED TO Super Lawyers Leopold Z. Sher James M. Garner Elwood F. Cahill Jr. Richard P. Richter Steven I. Klein Marie A. Moore Neal J. Kling Joshua S. Force Deborah J. Moench

Seated (L to R): James M. Garner*†, Leopold Z. Sher*†‡ Standing: Joshua P. Clayton**, Richard P. Richter*, Steven I. Klein*, Peter L. Hilbert Jr.*, Kevin M. McGlone*, Debra J. Fischman*, Jonathan B. Cerise**, Marie A. Moore*, Martha Young Curtis*, Elwood F. Cahill Jr.* †, John T. Balhoff II*, Neal J. Kling*, Ashley Gremillion Coker**, Ryan O. Luminais**, Joshua S. Force*, Deborah J. Moench*, Chad P. Morrow**

*Selected to Super Lawyers **Selected to Rising Stars † Top 50 Louisiana & New Orleans ‡Top 10

SHER GARNER CAHILL RICHTER KLEIN & HILBERT, L.L.C. SOPHISTICATED LEGAL SERVICES FOR YOUR BUSINESS MATTERS Based in New Orleans, Sher Garner Cahill Richter Klein & Hilbert, L.L.C. is a business firm nationally recognized for commercial litigation and transactions.

Sher Garner is on the cutting edge, delivering sophisticated legal representation to clients through hand-selected, integrated teams of experienced transactional and litigation lawyers to provide the most efficient service. There are no false barriers; the firm operates as one. Clients receive the benefits of the firm’s proficiency across all disciplines, as well as the determination and passion for protecting their rights.

The firm recently received a judgment of $5 million in damages for a client in an expropriation case involving the VA project. The firm also effectively represented a property management company in a trial against a tenant who acted in bad faith by providing fraudulent financial statements, resulting in a judge approving a petition to evict the tenant. The firm continues to represent Texas Brine in a bet-thecompany sinkhole case, as well as claimants against BP.

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The firm is regularly asked to handle major commercial real estate transactions of all kinds, including leases, office buildings, agricultural properties, mineral interests, shopping centers, apartment complexes, manufacturing facilities, health-care structures, entertainment venues, retail operations, and public and private developments.

This year, 19 Sher Garner attorneys are selected to the Super Lawyers or Rising Stars lists; nine of these Super Lawyers honorees have been named to the list for 10 or more years.

Additionally, Leopold Z. Sher is recognized to the Top 10 Louisiana list and joins James M. Garner and Elwood F. Cahill Jr. on the Top 50 New Orleans list and Top 50 Louisiana list.

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de Blanc

10 YEARS

SELECTED TO Super Lawyers

LAW FIRM, LLC AMEE R. THOMAS WINDSOR V. RICHMOND

JENNIFER CARTER DE BLANC*

The de Blanc Law Firm, LLC, formerly O'Brien and de Blanc, LLC, is pleased to announce its new name and new location in downtown New Orleans at 1615 Poydras Street, Suite 910. The de Blanc Law Firm practices in the area of Family Law, including divorce, custody, support and property issues; as well as, successions and interdictions. The firm represents 25 years of legal experience in these areas.

The de Blanc Law Firm, LLC, including Jennifer Carter de Blanc, Windsor V. Richmond and Amee R. Thomas, are committed to working closely with their clients, educating them in the area of family law and helping them navigate the court process.

Jennifer Carter de Blanc

Their years of knowledge working with local and surrounding courts as well as other family law attorneys helps them guide their clients to make well-informed decisions.

Jennifer Carter de Blanc is a Board Certified Family Law Specialist certified by the Louisiana Board of Legal Specialization. She is proud and honored to have been named to the Super Lawyers list for the 10th consecutive year.

de Blanc Law Firm, LLC 1615 Poydras St., Suite 910 New Orleans, LA 70112 PH: (504) 304-7299 jennifer@deblanclawfirm.com

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Eagan, Jr., Ewell (Tim) E., Gordon Arata McCollam Duplantis & Eagan, New Orleans

Adams, Marguerite L., Liskow & Lewis, New Orleans

Cerone, Rudy J., McGlinchey Stafford, New Orleans

Ashe, Barry W., Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann, New Orleans

Cheatwood, Roy C., Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, New Orleans

Barrasso, Judy Y., Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver, New Orleans

Colvin, R. Keith, Jones Walker, New Orleans

Flanagan, Harold J., Flanagan Partners, New Orleans

David, Robert J., Gainsburgh Benjamin David Meunier & Warshauer, New Orleans

Flanagan, Thomas M., Flanagan Partners, New Orleans

Barriere, Brent B., Fishman Haygood, New Orleans Boyle, Kim M., Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans

Degan, Nancy Scott, Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, New Orleans

Cahill, Jr., Elwood F., Sher Garner Cahill Richter Klein & Hilbert, New Orleans

Draper, Douglas S., Heller Draper Patrick Horn & Dabney, New Orleans

Fendler, S. Gene, Liskow & Lewis, New Orleans

Garner, James M., Sher Garner Cahill Richter Klein & Hilbert, New Orleans Goodier, Glenn G., Jones Walker, New Orleans Griffith, Jr., Steven F., Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, New Orleans Hardin, Pauline F., Jones Walker, New Orleans Hayden, Jan M., Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, New Orleans Herman, Russ M., Herman Herman & Katz, New Orleans Herman, Stephen J., Herman Herman & Katz, New Orleans Irwin, James B., Irwin Fritchie Urquhart & Moore, New Orleans Kohnke, IV, Edward F., Preis, New Orleans Krebs, Patricia A., King Krebs & Jurgens, New Orleans Kupperman, Stephen H., Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver, New Orleans Lambert, Kent A., Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, New Orleans Lee, Wayne J., Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann, New Orleans Luker, Lynn, Stanley Reuter Ross Thornton & Alford, New Orleans Neff, Carole Cukell, Sessions Fishman Nathan & Israel, New Orleans Pitre, Jr., Loulan J., Kelly Hart & Pitre, New Orleans Plunkett, Laura Walker, Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann, New Orleans Puente, Denise C., Simon Peragine Smith & Redfearn, New Orleans Pyburn, Jr., Keith M., Fisher & Phillips, New Orleans Ralston, Christopher K., Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans Rodriguez, Antonio J., Fowler Rodriguez, New Orleans Shapiro, Howard, Proskauer Rose, New Orleans Shaw, Danny G., Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, Mandeville Sher, Leopold Z., Sher Garner Cahill Richter Klein & Hilbert, New Orleans Shreves, H. Bruce, Simon Peragine Smith & Redfearn, New Orleans Stanley, Richard C., Stanley Reuter Ross Thornton & Alford, New Orleans Stern, Martin A., Adams and Reese, New Orleans Talley, Susan G., Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann, New Orleans Urquhart, Jr., Quentin F., Irwin Fritchie Urquhart & Moore, New Orleans Vance, R. Patrick, Jones Walker, New Orleans Warshauer, Irving J., Gainsburgh Benjamin David Meunier & Warshauer, New Orleans Wegmann, Edward D., Jones Walker, New Orleans Willis, Sterling Scott, Fishman Haygood, New Orleans Wittmann, Phillip A., Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann, New Orleans

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PRACTICE AREA INDEX Alternative Dispute Resolution ...........................S-6 Antitrust Litigation ...............................................S-6 Appellate ..............................................................S-6 Banking.................................................................S-6 Bankruptcy: Business ...........................................S-6 Business Litigation ...............................................S-6 Business/Corporate ............................................. S-7 Civil Litigation: Defense .......................................S-8 Class Action/Mass Torts ......................................S-8 Construction Litigation ........................................S-8 Consumer Law......................................................S-8 Creditor Debtor Rights .........................................S-8 Criminal Defense ..................................................S-8 Criminal Defense: White Collar ...........................S-8 Employee Benefits................................................S-8 Employment & Labor ...........................................S-8 Employment Litigation: Defense .........................S-9 Energy & Natural Resources ................................S-9 Environmental ......................................................S-9 Environmental Litigation .....................................S-9 Estate Planning & Probate ..................................S-9 Family Law............................................................S-9 Gaming .................................................................S-9 General Litigation.................................................S-9 Health Care...........................................................S-9 Insurance Coverage............................................ S-10 Intellectual Property .......................................... S-10 International ....................................................... S-10 Media & Advertising ........................................... S-10 Mergers & Acquisitions ...................................... S-10 Personal Injury General: Defense ...................... S-10 Personal Injury General: Plaintiff....................... S-10 Personal Injury Medical Malpractice: Defense ............................................................ S-10 Personal Injury Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff............................................................. S-10 Personal Injury Products: Defense .................... S-10 Personal Injury Products: Plaintiff ...................... S-11 Professional Liability: Defense ........................... S-11 Professional Liability: Plaintiff ............................ S-11 Real Estate .......................................................... S-11 Securities & Corporate Finance .......................... S-11 Securities Litigation............................................. S-11 Surety ................................................................... S-11 Tax........................................................................ S-11 Transportation/Maritime .................................... S-11 Utilities .................................................................S-12 Workers’ Compensation......................................S-12

THE LIST

BY PRIMARY AREA OF PRACTICE The list was finalized as of July 13, 2016. Any updates to the list (for example, status changes or disqualifying events) will be reflected on superlawyers.com.

Names and page numbers in RED indicate a profile on the specified page.

Phone numbers included only for attorneys with paid Super Lawyers print advertisements.

Only attorneys who data verified with Super Lawyers for current year included on this list. All current selections reflected on superlawyers.com profiles.

ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION Broussard, Terrel J., Broussard Dispute Solutions, New Orleans Shreves, H. Bruce, Simon Peragine Smith & Redfearn, New Orleans Pg. S-4

ANTITRUST LITIGATION Cunningham, Mark A., Jones Walker, New Orleans McIntyre, Jr., Alexander M., Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, New Orleans Radlauer, David G., Jones Walker, New Orleans

APPELLATE Grundmeyer, Douglas L., Chaffe McCall, New Orleans LaCour, Jr., Louis C., Adams and Reese, New Orleans McReynolds, Joseph L., Deutsch Kerrigan, New Orleans Norman, Joe B., Liskow & Lewis, New Orleans Stern, Martin A., Adams and Reese, New Orleans Pg. S-4 Ward, Raymond P., Adams and Reese, New Orleans

BANKING Claverie, Sr., Philip deV., Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans Stuckey, James A., Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans Thibeaux, Robert P., Carver Darden Koretzky Tessier Finn Blossman & Areaux, New Orleans Willenzik, David S., Jones Walker, New Orleans

Manthey, Tristan Edwards, Heller Draper Patrick Horn & Dabney, New Orleans Messina, David J., Gordon Arata McCollam Duplantis & Eagan, New Orleans Patrick, III, William H., Heller Draper Patrick Horn & Dabney, New Orleans Peck, Stewart F., Lugenbuhl Wheaton Peck Rankin & Hubbard, New Orleans Waguespack, David F., Carver Darden Koretzky Tessier Finn Blossman & Areaux, New Orleans Williamson, Stephen L., Montgomery Barnett, New Orleans

BUSINESS LITIGATION Aaron, Jr., William D., Aaron & Gianna, New Orleans Aguilar, Ricardo A. “Richard”, McGlinchey Stafford, New Orleans Alltmont, Jack M., Sessions Fishman Nathan & Israel, New Orleans Allweiss, Michael R., Lowe Stein Hoffman Allweiss & Hauver, New Orleans, 504-581-2450 Anjier, John C., Liskow & Lewis, New Orleans Ashe, Barry W., Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann, New Orleans Pg. S-4 Barrasso, Judy Y., Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver, New Orleans Pg. S-4 Barriere, Brent B., Fishman Haygood, New Orleans Pg. S-4 Bartlett, Tad, Jones Swanson Huddell & Garrison, New Orleans Beebe, Mark R., Adams and Reese, New Orleans Beh, Thomas M., Elkins, New Orleans Belleau, Ashley L., Lugenbuhl Wheaton Peck Rankin & Hubbard, New Orleans Benjamin, Thomas M., Breazeale Sachse & Wilson, New Orleans Bergin, Edward H., Jones Walker, New Orleans Brown, Galen S., Sullivan Stolier & Knight, New Orleans Brown, James A., Liskow & Lewis, New Orleans Browne, David L., BrowneLaw, New Orleans, 504-648-0171 Pg. S-12 Burvant, Robert J., King Krebs & Jurgens, New Orleans

BANKRUPTCY: BUSINESS Bendana, Alicia M., Lowe Stein Hoffman Allweiss & Hauver, New Orleans, 504-581-2450

Conroy, Stephen K., Conroy Law Firm, Metairie

Caplinger, Christopher T., Lugenbuhl Wheaton Peck Rankin & Hubbard, New Orleans

Copley, Steven W., Gordon Arata McCollam Duplantis & Eagan, New Orleans

Cerone, Rudy J., McGlinchey Stafford, New Orleans Pg. S-4

Cortazzo, Thomas J., Baldwin Haspel Burke & Mayer, New Orleans

Cheatham, Robin B., Adams and Reese, New Orleans

Degan, Nancy Scott, Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, New Orleans Pg. S-4

Draper, Douglas S., Heller Draper Patrick Horn & Dabney, New Orleans Pg. S-4 Duck, John M., Adams and Reese, New Orleans Forsyth, J. David, Sessions Fishman Nathan & Israel, New Orleans Futrell, Elizabeth (Lisa) J., Jones Walker, New Orleans Johnson, Jr., Patrick, Akerman, New Orleans Laudumiey, IV, Fernand L., Gordon Arata McCollam Duplantis & Eagan, New Orleans S-6 ST. CHARLES AVENUE FEBRUARY 2017

Cheatwood, Roy C., Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, New Orleans Pg. S-4

Denegre, Jr., George, Liskow & Lewis, New Orleans Dumestre, Mary L., Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann, New Orleans Evans, Joelle Flannigan, Schonekas Evans McGoey & McEachin, New Orleans Farley, Matt J., Krebs Farley, New Orleans Feldman, Jr., Larry, McGlinchey Stafford, New Orleans Fendler, S. Gene, Liskow & Lewis, New Orleans Pg. S-4 SEE ADVERTISING DISCLAIMER ON PAGE S-3.

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Flanagan, Thomas M., Flanagan Partners, New Orleans Pg. S-4

Redfearn, Robert L., Simon Peragine Smith & Redfearn, New Orleans

Garner, James M., Sher Garner Cahill Richter Klein & Hilbert, New Orleans, 504-299-2102 Pg. S-2, S-4

Rosenberg, Harry, Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans

Geary, Covert J., Jones Walker, New Orleans

Scandurro, Timothy D., Scandurro & Layrisson, New Orleans, 504-522-7100 Pg. S-13

Vance, R. Patrick, Jones Walker, New Orleans Pg. S-4 Waters, Jr., John W., Bienvenu Foster Ryan & O’Bannon, New Orleans Wegmann, Edward D., Jones Walker, New Orleans Pg. S-4

Goodman, Alan H., Breazeale Sachse & Wilson, New Orleans

Schewe, Bruce V., Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans

Wimberly, Jr., Gerard E., McGlinchey Stafford, New Orleans

Schnabel, Marta-Ann, O’Bryon & Schnabel, New Orleans

Wise, Jon W., Chaffe McCall, New Orleans

Griffin, Samantha P., Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann, New Orleans

Schonekas, Kyle, Schonekas Evans McGoey & McEachin, New Orleans

Wittmann, Phillip A., Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann, New Orleans Pg. S-4

Griffith, Jr., Steven F., Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, New Orleans Pg. S-4

Simonson, Eric J., McGlinchey Stafford, New Orleans

Woolf, Matthew A., Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, New Orleans

Gulotta, Jr., James C., Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann, New Orleans Hardin, III, Harry S., Jones Walker, New Orleans Herman, Fred, Fred Herman Law Firm, New Orleans Holtzman, Shannon S., Liskow & Lewis, New Orleans Joyce, John W., Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver, New Orleans Kanner, Allan, Kanner & Whiteley, New Orleans, 504-524-5777 King, Henry A., King Krebs & Jurgens, New Orleans Krebs, Patricia A., King Krebs & Jurgens, New Orleans Pg. S-4 Kupperman, Stephen H., Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver, New Orleans Pg. S-4 Kutcher, Robert A., Wagar Richard Kutcher Tygier & Luminais, Metairie Lambert, Kent A., Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, New Orleans Pg. S-4

Sinor, Jr., Howard E., Gordon Arata McCollam Duplantis & Eagan, New Orleans Spansel, Mark J., Adams and Reese, New Orleans Stakelum III, P.J., Chehardy Sherman Williams Murray Recile Stakelum & Hayes, Metairie Stanley, Richard C., Stanley Reuter Ross Thornton & Alford, New Orleans Pg. S-4

BUSINESS/CORPORATE Africk, Lisa M., Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker, New Orleans Bennett, Wm. Blake, Liskow & Lewis, New Orleans

Stern, Jr., Charles L., Steeg Law Firm, New Orleans

Eckstein, Michael L., Eckstein Law Firm, New Orleans, 504-527-0701 Pg. S-12

Swanson, James R., Fishman Haygood, New Orleans

Hines, William H., Jones Walker, New Orleans

Swanson, Lynn E., Jones Swanson Huddell & Garrison, New Orleans

Kling, Neal J., Sher Garner Cahill Richter Klein & Hilbert, New Orleans, 504-299-2112 Pg. S-2

Thompson, Jr., Walter C., Barkley & Thompson, New Orleans

Leefe, Richard K., Leefe Gibbs Sullivan & Dupre, Metairie

Thornton, Jennifer L., Stanley Reuter Ross Thornton & Alford, New Orleans Treeby, William D., Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann, New Orleans Usdin, Steven W., Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver, New Orleans

Madden, Timothy S., King Krebs & Jurgens, New Orleans Reso, Jr., Jerome J., Baldwin Haspel Burke & Mayer, New Orleans Sherman, David R., Chehardy Sherman Williams Murray Recile Stakelum & Hayes, Metairie CONTINUED ON PAGE S-8

Landis, John M., Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann, New Orleans Landrieu, Martin E., Gordon Arata McCollam Duplantis & Eagan, New Orleans Lasky, Catherine E., Jones Swanson Huddell & Garrison, New Orleans Lee, Andrew R., Jones Walker, New Orleans Lee, Wayne J., Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann, New Orleans Pg. S-4 Luker, Lynn, Stanley Reuter Ross Thornton & Alford, New Orleans Pg. S-4 Lutkewitte, Thomas J., Favret Demarest Russo ,Lutkewitte & Schaumburg, New Orleans Masinter, Paul J., Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann, New Orleans Mason, Omar K., Aaron & Gianna, New Orleans McGlone, Kevin M., Sher Garner Cahill Richter Klein & Hilbert, New Orleans, 504-299-2133 Pg. S-2 Miller, Sr., Allen C., Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans Morrison, Corinne A., Chaffe McCall, New Orleans Orlansky, C. Lawrence, Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann, New Orleans Owen, Jr., Thomas P., Stanley Reuter Ross Thornton & Alford, New Orleans Patron, David L., Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans Person, John C., Sessions Fishman Nathan & Israel, Metairie

JOHN W. REDMANN LAW OFFICE OF JOHN W. REDMANN, LLC MAIN OFFICE 1101 Westbank Expressway Gretna, LA 70053 PH: (504) 433-5550 | FX: (504) 433-5556 john@redmannlaw.com

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PERSONAL INJURY GENERAL: PLAINTIFF INSURANCE COVERAGE | CIVIL LITIGATION: PLAINTIFF New Orleans attorney John W. Redmann is the son of William V. Redmann (1927-2005), a respected judge on Louisiana’s 4th Circuit Court of Appeal (1967-1986), and Ana Maria Macouzet Muñoz (1932-2009). A graduate of the College of Law at Loyola University New Orleans, he has practiced law in the New Orleans area since 1990.

Redmann is rated AV Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell®. He’s also been named to the Top 100 Trial Lawyers by The National Trial Lawyers™ in 2014, 2015 and 2016; he received Avvo.com’s 10.0 Superb rating in 2015 and 2016; and he’s been listed to Marquis Who’s Who In American Law® every year since 1994. He is chair of the Louisiana State Bar Association’s Bench and Bar section (2016-2017). He is the host of “John Redmann: Power of Attorney” on WLAE-TV, a weekly television show addressing different legal topics and answering viewer questions with expert guests. He is also the legal-political commentator on the weekly television show “De Todo Un Poco” (“A Little of Everything”) on Cox-TV, presented entirely in Spanish. His firm proudly represents individuals with injury, insurance and malpractice claims, as well as immigration cases.

Ralston, Christopher K., Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans Pg. S-4 Reasonover, Kirk, Reasonover & Associates, New Orleans, 504-526-2921 ATTORNEYS SELECTED TO SUPER LAWYERS WERE CHOSEN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROCESS ON PAGE S-3.

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Stein, Mark S., Lowe Stein Hoffman Allweiss & Hauver, New Orleans, 504-581-2450 Welborn Weinstock, Marion, Gordon Arata McCollam Duplantis & Eagan, New Orleans

CIVIL LITIGATION: DEFENSE Abbott, Charles H., Cotten Schmidt & Abbott, New Orleans Bienvenu, David F., Simon Peragine Smith & Redfearn, New Orleans Braun, Andrew A., Gieger Laborde & Laperouse, New Orleans Degan, III, Sidney W., Degan Blanchard & Nash, New Orleans deLaup, Mickey S., Mickey S. deLaup, Metairie Drennan, George C., PlauchÊ Maselli Parkerson, New Orleans

Myers, Stephen G.A., Irwin Fritchie Urquhart & Moore, New Orleans

CRIMINAL DEFENSE

Paulsen, III, Dwight C., Bradley Murchison Kelly & Shea, New Orleans

Gibbens, Billy, Schonekas Evans McGoey & McEachin, New Orleans

Price, Andrea Mahady, Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver, New Orleans

Toale, Robert S., The Law Office of Robert S. Toale, Gretna

Richardson, Jeffrey E., Adams and Reese, New Orleans Ryan, Elizabeth Haecker, Coats Rose, New Orleans

CRIMINAL DEFENSE: WHITE COLLAR

Sensenbrenner, E. Paige, Adams and Reese, New Orleans

Becker, Jr., Walter F., Chaffe McCall, New Orleans Capitelli, Brian J., Capitelli & Wicker, New Orleans

CONSTRUCTION LITIGATION

Capitelli, Ralph, Capitelli & Wicker, New Orleans

Bergeron, Keith J., Deutsch Kerrigan, New Orleans

Castaing, Jr., Edward J., Crull Castaing & Lilly, New Orleans

Botnick, Michael E., Gordon Arata McCollam Duplantis & Eagan, New Orleans Castex, Jr., Jimmy A., Deutsch Kerrigan, New Orleans D’Arcy, Adrian A., Shields Mott, New Orleans

Gianna, Dominic J., Aaron & Gianna, New Orleans

Franco, Philip A., Adams and Reese, New Orleans

Glas, John Jerry, Deutsch Kerrigan, New Orleans

Frilot, Mark W., Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, Mandeville

Grimsal, A. Gregory, Gordon Arata McCollam Duplantis & Eagan, New Orleans Hanna, Mark E., Mouledoux Bland Legrand & Brackett, New Orleans, 504-595-3000 Pg. S-5

HÊbert, Stephen, Stephen D. HÊbert, New Orleans

King, Richard E., Melchiode Marks King, New Orleans Kingsmill, Marguerite K., Kingsmill Riess, New Orleans Krebs, David J., Krebs Farley, New Orleans

Hardin, Pauline F., Jones Walker, New Orleans Pg. S-4 Larson, Herbert, The Law Offices of Herbert V. Larson Jr., New Orleans Magner, Michael W., Jones Walker, New Orleans Meche, Timothy A., Attorney at Law, New Orleans Murray, Jr., Julian R., Chehardy Sherman Williams Murray Recile Stakelum & Hayes, Metairie Simmons, Jr., Richard (Rick) T., Hailey McNamara Hall Larmann & Papale, Metairie

Long, Charles B., Degan Blanchard & Nash, New Orleans

Thomson, Peter M., Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann, New Orleans

Horn, Warren, Heller Draper Patrick Horn & Dabney, New Orleans

Lund, III, Daniel, Coats Rose, New Orleans

Whalen, Jr., Ralph S., Attorney at Law, New Orleans

Kuchler, Deborah D., Kuchler Polk Schell Weiner & Richeson, New Orleans

Mercante, Mark W., Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, Mandeville

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Leche, Charles E., Deutsch Kerrigan, New Orleans

Prattini, Jeffrey K., Shields Mott, New Orleans

Nalley, Jr., George J., Nalley & Dew, Metairie

Brechtel, Timothy P., Jones Walker, New Orleans

Puente, Denise C., Simon Peragine Smith & Redfearn, New Orleans Pg. S-4

Chambers, Susan K., Jones Walker, New Orleans

CLASS ACTION/MASS TORTS

Richard, Thomas M., Wagar Richard Kutcher Tygier & Luminais, Metairie

Littauer, Dwayne O., The Kullman Firm, New Orleans

Hardy, Sidney J., McCranie Sistrunk Anzelmo Hardy McDaniel & Welch, New Orleans

Barrios, Dawn M., Barrios Kingsdorf & Casteix, New Orleans

Melchiode, Gerald A., Melchiode Marks King, New Orleans Armstrong, Jane E., Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans

Conklin, Katherine, McGlinchey Stafford, New Orleans

Rouse, Gary J., Couhig Partners, New Orleans

Rachal, Robert W., Proskauer Rose, New Orleans

Bencomo, Raul R., Bencomo & Associates, New Orleans

Seemann, Jr., Charles F., Deutsch Kerrigan, New Orleans

Shapiro, Howard, Proskauer Rose, New Orleans Pg. S-4

Berniard, Jeffrey P., Berniard Law, New Orleans

Shaw, Danny G., Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, Mandeville Pg. S-4

Thorne, RenÊ E., Jackson Lewis, New Orleans

Shields, Lloyd N., Shields Mott, New Orleans

EMPLOYMENT & LABOR

Sinnott, John W., Irwin Fritchie Urquhart & Moore, New Orleans

Adams, H. Mark, Jones Walker, New Orleans

Bickford, Scott R., Martzell Bickford & Centola, New Orleans, 504-581-9065 Casey, Jr., Thomas A., Jones Walker, New Orleans Centola, Larry J., Martzell Bickford & Centola, New Orleans, 504-581-9065 Coco-Ewing, Celeste R., Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver, New Orleans Davis, Leonard A., Herman Herman & Katz, New Orleans Eagan, Jr., Ewell (Tim) E., Gordon Arata McCollam Duplantis & Eagan, New Orleans Pg. S-4 Gaudet, William B., Adams and Reese, New Orleans Glago, Mark P., Glago Law Firm, New Orleans, 504-599-8666 Pg. S-13 Herman, Russ M., Herman Herman & Katz, New Orleans Pg. S-4 Herman, Stephen J., Herman Herman & Katz, New Orleans Pg. S-4 Irpino, Anthony, Irpino Law Firm, New Orleans Massey, Donald C., Couhig Partners, New Orleans

Tyler, Richard J., Jones Walker, New Orleans Vale, Richard S., Blue Williams, Metairie

CONSUMER LAW Sterbcow, Marx D., Sterbcow Law Group, New Orleans, 504-523-4930

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CREDITOR DEBTOR RIGHTS Finn, William T., Carver Darden Koretzky Tessier Finn Blossman & Areaux, New Orleans

Alessandra, M. Nan, Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans Beiser, Stephen P., McGlinchey Stafford, New Orleans Boyle, Kim M., Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans Pg. S-4 Bush, H. Michael, Chaffe McCall, New Orleans Currault, Donna Phillips, Gordon Arata McCollam Duplantis & Eagan, New Orleans Desmond, Susan Fahey, Jackson Lewis, New Orleans Duncan, III, Brooke, Adams and Reese, New Orleans Hymowitz, Steve, Ogletree Deakins Nash Smoak & Stewart, New Orleans Jacob, III, Clyde H., Coats Rose, New Orleans Koch, Amelia Williams, Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, New Orleans Koretzky, I. Harold, Carver Darden Koretzky Tessier Finn Blossman & Areaux, New Orleans

Grodsky, Barry H., Taggart Morton, New Orleans

Lanusse, Leslie A., Adams and Reese, New Orleans

Mince, Loretta G., Fishman Haygood, New Orleans

Hayden, Jan M., Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, New Orleans Pg. S-4

Malone, Jr., Ernest R., The Kullman Firm, New Orleans

Murray, Jr., Stephen B., Murray Law Firm, New Orleans

Jones, Jr., Philip K., Liskow & Lewis, New Orleans

Meunier, Gerald E., Gainsburgh Benjamin David Meunier & Warshauer, New Orleans

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Lewis, V, Sidney F., Jones Walker, New Orleans Masinter, Eve B., Breazeale Sachse & Wilson, New Orleans SEE ADVERTISING DISCLAIMER ON PAGE S-3.

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Mitchell, Michael S., Fisher & Phillips, New Orleans Moore, Christopher E., Ogletree Deakins Nash Smoak & Stewart, New Orleans Murov, Ellis B., Deutsch Kerrigan, New Orleans Myers, Sarah Voorhies, Chaffe McCall, New Orleans Pyburn, Jr., Keith M., Fisher & Phillips, New Orleans Pg. S-4 Robein, Louis L., Robein Urann Spencer Picard & Cangemi, Metairie

ENVIRONMENTAL

FAMILY LAW

Courington, Kaye N., Courington Kiefer & Sommers, New Orleans

Anderson, Ernest S., Anderson & Anderson, Slidell

Holden, Robert E., Liskow & Lewis, New Orleans Johnson, Greg L., Liskow & Lewis, New Orleans Nazareth, Neil F., Martzell Bickford & Centola, New Orleans, 504-581-9065

Bayle, Suzanne Ecuyer, Morris Lee & Bayle, New Orleans Cabral, H. Craig, Attorney at Law, Metairie de Blanc, Jennifer Carter, de Blanc Law Firm, New Orleans, 504-304-7299 Pg. S-3 Franz, Patricia M., Pat M. Franz & Associates, Metairie

ENVIRONMENTAL LITIGATION

Hoffman, Mitchell J., Lowe Stein Hoffman Allweiss & Hauver, New Orleans, 504-581-2450

Drew, Kathleen F., Adams and Reese, New Orleans

Lane, Steven J., Herman Herman & Katz, New Orleans

Isenberg, Craig R., Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver, New Orleans

Lowe, Robert C., Lowe Stein Hoffman Allweiss & Hauver, New Orleans, 504-581-2450

Johnson, Mary S., Johnson Gray McNamara, Mandeville

Madere, Barbara Volk, Barbara Volk Madere, Gretna

EMPLOYMENT LITIGATION: DEFENSE

Jones, III, Gladstone N., Jones Swanson Huddell & Garrison, New Orleans

Mansfield, Mark J., Tranchina & Mansfield, Covington

Fischman, Debra J., Sher Garner Cahill Richter Klein & Hilbert, New Orleans, 504-299-2109 Pg. S-2

Knister, Terrence K., Gordon Arata McCollam Duplantis & Eagan, New Orleans

Harold, Edward F., Fisher & Phillips, New Orleans

Losch, Jill T., Johnson Gray McNamara, Mandeville

Le Clercq, Frederic Theodore “Ted”, Deutsch Kerrigan, New Orleans

Pilie, Glen M., Adams and Reese, New Orleans Pitre, Jr., Loulan J., Kelly Hart & Pitre, New Orleans Pg. S-4

Livaudais, Julie D., Chaffe McCall, New Orleans

Rue, Stephen R., Stephen Rue & Associates, Kenner, 504-529-5000

Swetman, Max, Manion Gaynor & Manning, New Orleans

Roussel, Elizabeth A., Adams and Reese, New Orleans

Zwain, Gary M., Duplass Zwain Bourgeois Pfister & Weinstock, Metairie

Salley, Laurel A., Salley & Salley, Metairie

Schwartz, Jeffrey A., Jackson Lewis, New Orleans Scott, Timothy H., Fisher & Phillips, New Orleans Shuler, III, G. Phillip, Chaffe McCall, New Orleans Tusa, Jr., Michael T., Sutton Alker & Rather, Mandeville

Van Meerveld, Janis, Adams and Reese, New Orleans

Morris, Edith H., Morris Lee & Bayle, New Orleans Prados, David M., Lowe Stein Hoffman Allweiss & Hauver, New Orleans, 504-581-2450 Riegel, Jr., Philip, Attorney at Law, Metairie

Wasserman, Lynne W., Lynne W. Wasserman, Metairie Wolff, Bennett, Wolff & Wolff, Metairie

White, Christine M., Ogletree Deakins Nash Smoak & Stewart, New Orleans

ESTATE PLANNING & PROBATE

Wisdom, Rachel Wendt, Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann, New Orleans

Abbott, Jr., Hirschel T., Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann, New Orleans

GAMING

Coleman, J. Grant, King Krebs & Jurgens, New Orleans

Duncan, J. Kelly, Jones Walker, New Orleans

Ziv, Barbara J., Barbara J. Ziv, New Orleans

ENERGY & NATURAL RESOURCES

Edwards, David F., Jones Walker, New Orleans

Carver, M. Hampton, Carver Darden Koretzky Tessier Finn Blossman & Areaux, New Orleans

Hayes, Steven E., Chehardy Sherman Williams Murray Recile Stakelum & Hayes, Metairie

Cook, Jonathan R., Wall Bullington & Cook, New Orleans

Henry, Miriam W., Jones Walker, New Orleans

Darden, M. Taylor, Carver Darden Koretzky Tessier Finn Blossman & Areaux, New Orleans

Ladouceur, Raymond P., Ladouceur & Ladouceur, Abita Springs

Hayne, Jr., C. Peck, Gordon Arata McCollam Duplantis & Eagan, New Orleans

Lehmann, Lawrence M., Lehmann Norman & Marcus, New Orleans

Hebert, Aimee W., Kelly Hart & Pitre, New Orleans

Mendler, Joel A., Baldwin Haspel Burke & Mayer, New Orleans

Cohn, Stanley J., Lugenbuhl Wheaton Peck Rankin & Hubbard, New Orleans

Meyer, IV, Conrad, Chehardy Sherman Williams Murray Recile Stakelum & Hayes, Metairie

Howard, III, William H., Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, New Orleans

Jurgens, III, George B., King Krebs & Jurgens, New Orleans

Nathan, Jr., Max, Sessions Fishman Nathan & Israel, New Orleans

Hubert, Thomas P., Jones Walker, New Orleans

Klemm, Kenneth M., Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, New Orleans

Neff, Carole Cukell, Sessions Fishman Nathan & Israel, New Orleans Pg. S-4

Patrick, Patrick H., Patrick Miller, New Orleans

Kornick, Cheryl Mollere, Liskow & Lewis, New Orleans

Perez, Robert L., Perez McDaniel Faust & Adams, New Orleans

Hunter, Jonathan A., Liskow & Lewis, New Orleans Jarrott, Colleen Carr, Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, New Orleans

Marshall, Jr., Charles D., Milling Benson Woodward, New Orleans McGlone, Michael A., Kean Miller, New Orleans McKeithen, Marjorie A., Jones Walker, New Orleans McNamara, Mark L., Liskow & Lewis, New Orleans McNeal, Robert B., Liskow & Lewis, New Orleans Nicholson, Cynthia A., Gordon Arata McCollam Duplantis & Eagan, New Orleans

Plunkett, Laura Walker, Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann, New Orleans Pg. S-4 Riess, F. Kelleher, Hickey & Riess, New Orleans

Abaunza, Donald R., Liskow & Lewis, New Orleans Anzelmo, Sr., Thomas P., McCranie Sistrunk Anzelmo Hardy McDaniel & Welch, New Orleans Benjamin, Jr., Jack C., Perrier & Lacoste, New Orleans Burnthorn, Judy L., Deutsch Kerrigan, New Orleans

Kerrigan, Jr., Robert E., Deutsch Kerrigan, New Orleans Perrier, Guy D., Perrier & Lacoste, New Orleans Williams, James M., Chehardy Sherman Williams Murray Recile Stakelum & Hayes, Metairie Williams, Sharonda R., Fishman Haygood, New Orleans

Rittenberg, Jr., Leon H., Baldwin Haspel Burke & Mayer, New Orleans

HEALTH CARE

Rouchell, John A., Baldwin Haspel Burke & Mayer, New Orleans

Caesar, Craig L., Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, New Orleans

Sherry, Jr., Mettery I., Sherry & Denton, Metairie

Fraiche, Donna D., Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, New Orleans

O’Connor, Scott A., Gordon Arata McCollam Duplantis & Eagan, New Orleans

Shreves, John F., Simon Peragine Smith & Redfearn, New Orleans

Pearce, John Y., Montgomery Barnett, New Orleans

Spizer, David “Bruce”, Bruce Spizer, New Orleans

Rosenblum, Carl D., Jones Walker, New Orleans

Villarrubia, Todd M., Wealth Planning Law Group, New Orleans

Zuckerman, Adam, Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, New Orleans

GENERAL LITIGATION

Weiss, Kenneth A., McGlinchey Stafford, New Orleans

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Page, III, J. Marshall, Jones Walker, New Orleans

Klick, James C., Herman Herman & Katz, New Orleans

Staub, Jr., Perry R., Taggart Morton, New Orleans

Whittaker, Scott T., Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann, New Orleans

Lagarde, Ross F., Ross F. Lagarde, Slidell

Trostorff, Danielle, Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, New Orleans

PERSONAL INJURY GENERAL: DEFENSE INSURANCE COVERAGE

Acomb, Ryan, Porteous Hainkel & Johnson, New Orleans

Baumgartner, Adrianne L., Porteous Hainkel & Johnson, Covington

Andersson, W. Paul, Leake & Andersson, New Orleans

Curtis, Martha Y., Sher Garner Cahill Richter Klein & Hilbert, New Orleans, 504-299-2111 Pg. S-2

DeRouen, Patrick D., DeRouen Law Firm, New Orleans

Dicharry, Richard N., Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans

Cass, Jr., Bertrand M., Deutsch Kerrigan, New Orleans Galloway, John E., Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith, New Orleans

Lamothe, III, Frank E., Lamothe Law Firm, New Orleans Loup, Terry B., Morris Bart, New Orleans McGovern, Glenn C., Attorney at Law, Metairie Perry, John B., Attorney at Law, Slidell Redmann, John W., Law Office of John W. Redmann, Gretna, 504-433-5550 Pg. S-7 Saunders, Benjamin B., Davis Saunders Miller & Oden Law Firm, Mandeville

Grace, III, Christopher T., Blue Williams, Metairie

Silbert, Scott E., Silbert Garon Pitre & Friedman, New Orleans

Fischer, Madeleine, Jones Walker, New Orleans

Latham, Mark D., Liskow & Lewis, New Orleans

Silvestri, Frank A., Silvestri & Savoie, New Orleans

Flanagan, Harold J., Flanagan Partners, New Orleans Pg. S-4

Maselli, Jr., Joseph, PlauchÊ Maselli Parkerson, New Orleans

Slack, Todd R., Huber Slack Thomas & Marcelle, New Orleans

Giarrusso, Catherine Fornias, Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver, New Orleans

Murphy, Howard L., Deutsch Kerrigan, New Orleans

Voorhies, III, Richard P., The Voorhies Law Firm, New Orleans, 504-875-2223

Gonzalez, Pablo, Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans

Schafer, Timothy G., Schafer & Schafer, New Orleans

Elliott, CÊleste D., Lugenbuhl Wheaton Peck Rankin & Hubbard, New Orleans

Guichet, Joseph P., Lugenbuhl Wheaton Peck Rankin & Hubbard, New Orleans Hall, Jr., George B., Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans Miles, Stephen L., Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver, New Orleans

O’Bryon, Kevin C., O’Bryon & Schnabel, New Orleans

PERSONAL INJURY GENERAL: PLAINTIFF

RICHARD P. VOORHIES, III THE VOORHIES LAWÂ FIRM /FX 0SMFBOT`Č•

www.voorhieslaw.com

Abramson, David Alan, Lewis Kullman Sterbcow & Abramson, New Orleans, 504-588-1500

O’Bannon, Ernest L., Bienvenu Foster Ryan & O’Bannon, New Orleans

Berger, Allan, Allan Berger & Associates, New Orleans, 504-526-2222

PERSONAL INJURY MEDICAL MALPRACTICE: DEFENSE

Pelleteri, Maura Z., Pugh Accardo, New Orleans

Bravo, David D., Bravo Law Firm, New Orleans

Blankenship, Kurt S., Blue Williams, Metairie

Pipes, III, H. Minor, Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver, New Orleans

Bruno, Stephen P., Bruno & Bruno, New Orleans

Bradley Jr., C.Wm., Bradley Murchison Kelly & Shea, New Orleans

PlauchÊ, Jr., Andrew L., PlauchÊ Maselli Parkerson, New Orleans Redmon, Marshall M., Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans

Cain, Joseph E. “Jed�, Herman Herman & Katz, New Orleans Chopin, Richard A., The Chopin Law Firm, New Orleans

Crisler, Richard S., Bradley Murchison Kelly & Shea, New Orleans Curry, Guy C., Curry & Friend, New Orleans

Salley, David P., Salley Hite Mercer & Resor, New Orleans

Cossich, Jr., Philip F., Cossich Sumich Parsiola & Taylor, Belle Chasse

Schmeeckle, Seth A., Lugenbuhl Wheaton Peck Rankin & Hubbard, New Orleans

DiLeo, Gregory P., Law Offices of Gregory P. DiLeo, New Orleans

Sever, Jay Russell, Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans

Exnicios, Val P., Liska Exnicios & Nungesser, New Orleans

Sperling, Peter E., Frilot, New Orleans

Strauss, David A., King Krebs & Jurgens, New Orleans

Friedman, Jonathan P., Silbert Garon Pitre & Friedman, New Orleans

Winters, Amy M., Jones Walker, New Orleans

Wilson, Kristopher T., Lugenbuhl Wheaton Peck Rankin & Hubbard, New Orleans

Frischhertz, Lloyd N., Frischhertz Poulliard Frischhertz & Impastato, New Orleans

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Garon, R. Justin, Silbert Garon Pitre & Friedman, New Orleans

Bullock, Stephen G., Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann, New Orleans

Geiger, Andrew J., Allan Berger & Associates, New Orleans, 504-526-2222

Harrigan, Brad E., Lugenbuhl Wheaton Peck Rankin & Hubbard, New Orleans

Gertler, Meyer H. “Mike�, Gertler Law Firm, New Orleans

INTERNATIONAL Fowler, III, George J., Fowler Rodriguez, New Orleans

MEDIA & ADVERTISING Roy, Mary Ellen, Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans

MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS Caverly, Joseph L., Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann, New Orleans Fullmer, Mark A., Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans Hearn, Curtis R., Jones Walker, New Orleans Norton, William N., Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, New Orleans S-10 ST. CHARLES AVENUE FEBRUARY 2017

Gisleson, Soren E., Herman Herman & Katz, New Orleans Herman, Maury A., Herman Herman & Katz, New Orleans Impastato, III, Dominick F., Frischhertz Poulliard Frischhertz & Impastato, New Orleans, 504-264-9915 Pg. S-13

DOMINICK F. IMPASTATO, III

FRISCHHERTZ, POULLIARD, FRISCHHERTZ, & IMPASTATO, LLC /FX 0SMFBOT`ȕ

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Jacobs, Darleen M., Jacobs Sarrat Lovelace & Harris, New Orleans, 504-522-0155 Pg. S-13

DARLEEN M. JACOBS

JACOBS, SARRAT, LOVELACEÂ & HARRIS /FX 0SMFBOT`Č•

Jacobson, Tamara Kluger, Attorney at Law, New Orleans

Fontana, Karen M., Kean Miller, New Orleans Henning, Susan E., Curry & Friend, New Orleans

PERSONAL INJURY MEDICAL MALPRACTICE: PLAINTIFF Bowling, David A., The Bowling Law Firm, New Orleans, 504-586-5200 David, Robert J., Gainsburgh Benjamin David Meunier & Warshauer, New Orleans Pg. S-4 Ecuyer, Michael J., Gainsburgh Benjamin David Meunier & Warshauer, New Orleans Kullman, Lawrence S., Lewis Kullman Sterbcow & Abramson, New Orleans Mitchell, Jeffrey A., The Cochran Firm Metairie, Metairie Orrill, Jr., R. Ray, Orrill & Beary, New Orleans Samuels, Kara Hadican, Kara Hadican Samuels & Associates, New Orleans Wagar, III, Nelson W. “Chip�, Wagar Richard Kutcher Tygier & Luminais, Metairie Widmann, Harry T., Attorney at Law, Metairie

PERSONAL INJURY PRODUCTS: DEFENSE Accardo, Francis P., Pugh Accardo, New Orleans Arras, Barbara L., Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans SEE ADVERTISING DISCLAIMER ON PAGE S-3.

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Capodice, Camala E., Irwin Fritchie Urquhart & Moore, New Orleans

Adams, Marguerite L., Liskow & Lewis, New Orleans Pg. S-4

Gordon, Elizabeth L., Shields Mott, New Orleans

Daniels, Timothy F., Irwin Fritchie Urquhart & Moore, New Orleans

Balhoff, II, John T., Sher Garner Cahill Richter Klein & Hilbert, New Orleans, 504-299-2100 Pg. S-2

Gay, Jr., Charles F., Adams and Reese, New Orleans

Cahill, Jr., Elwood F., Sher Garner Cahill Richter Klein & Hilbert, New Orleans, 504-299-2103 Pg. S-2, S-4

TAX

Colvin, R. Keith, Jones Walker, New Orleans Pg. S-4

Ajubita, A. Albert, Ajubita Leftwich & Salzer, New Orleans

Glass, Joseph G., Duplass Zwain Bourgeois Pfister & Weinstock, Metairie

Crosby, E. Howell, Chaffe McCall, New Orleans

Angelico, Robert S., Liskow & Lewis, New Orleans

Irwin, James B., Irwin Fritchie Urquhart & Moore, New Orleans Pg. S-4

de Lisle, Victoria M., Locke Lord, New Orleans

Backstrom, Jr., William M., Jones Walker, New Orleans

Dwyer, Stephen I., Dwyer Cambre & Suffern, Metairie

Bell, Hilton S., Milling Benson Woodward, New Orleans

Kohnke, IV, Edward F., Preis, New Orleans Pg. S-4

Elkins, Gary J., Elkins, New Orleans

Calhoun, Jaye A., McGlinchey Stafford, New Orleans

Laborde, Kenneth H., Gieger Laborde & Laperouse, New Orleans

LeBreton, Rose McCabe, Lugenbuhl Wheaton Peck Rankin & Hubbard, New Orleans

Colbert, John W., Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann, New Orleans

Lavelle, Paul M., Cotten Schmidt & Abbott, New Orleans

Leyens, Jr., Jon F., Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, New Orleans

Guarisco, Michael E., Guarisco Cordes & Lala, New Orleans

Gieger, Jr., Ernest P., Gieger Laborde & Laperouse, New Orleans

Manning, Kathleen A., McGlinchey Stafford, New Orleans Massenburg, Christopher O., Manion Gaynor & Manning, New Orleans Melancon, David M., Irwin Fritchie Urquhart & Moore, New Orleans Moore, Douglas J., Irwin Fritchie Urquhart & Moore, New Orleans Moore, Kim E., Irwin Fritchie Urquhart & Moore, New Orleans Norwood, Jr., Colvin G., McGlinchey Stafford, New Orleans Olinde, John F., Chaffe McCall, New Orleans O’Quinn, David W., Irwin Fritchie Urquhart & Moore, New Orleans

McHenry, R. Lewis, Jones Walker, New Orleans Moench, Deborah Jean, Sher Garner Cahill Richter Klein & Hilbert, New Orleans, 504-299-2117 Pg. S-2 Montgomery, III, Richard B., Deutsch Kerrigan, New Orleans Moore, Marie A., Sher Garner Cahill Richter Klein & Hilbert, New Orleans, 504-299-2108 Pg. S-2

Kern, Jay H., Simon Peragine Smith & Redfearn, New Orleans

Klein, Steven I., Sher Garner Cahill Richter Klein & Hilbert, New Orleans, 504-299-2100 Pg. S-2 Mayhall, Michael A., The Mayhall Law Firm, Covington Ramelli, Rudolph R., Jones Walker, New Orleans Rittenberg III, Leon H., Baldwin Haspel Burke & Mayer, New Orleans Tarcza, Robert E., Tarcza & Associates, New Orleans

Morton, James R., Taggart Morton, New Orleans

Weiler, John J., Weiler & Rees, New Orleans

Reymond, Jr., Leon J., Liskow & Lewis, New Orleans

Zimmermann, Karl J., Baldwin Haspel Burke & Mayer, New Orleans

Richter, Richard P., Sher Garner Cahill Richter Klein & Hilbert, New Orleans, 504-299-2104 Pg. S-2

Pugh, III, Lawrence G., Pugh Accardo, New Orleans

Schneider, Michael R., Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann, New Orleans

TRANSPORTATION/MARITIME

Sarver, Richard E., Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver, New Orleans

Schott, Stephen P., Baldwin Haspel Burke & Mayer, New Orleans

Arata, Jr., Blake G., Rome Arata Baxley & Stelly, New Orleans, 504-522-9980 Pg. S-12

Surprenant, Mark C., Adams and Reese, New Orleans

Sher, Leopold Z., Sher Garner Cahill Richter Klein & Hilbert, New Orleans, 504-299-2101 Pg. S-2, S-4

Talbot, Brent A., Chaffe McCall, New Orleans

Arnold, III, Edward H. “Hank”, Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, New Orleans

Steeg, Robert M., Steeg Law Firm, New Orleans

Urquhart, Jr., Quentin F., Irwin Fritchie Urquhart & Moore, New Orleans Pg. S-4

Talley, Susan G., Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann, New Orleans Pg. S-4

Balart, L. Etienne, Jones Walker, New Orleans

Stout, III, A. Wendel, Deutsch Kerrigan, New Orleans

PERSONAL INJURY PRODUCTS: PLAINTIFF Swarr, Frank J., Landry & Swarr, New Orleans

PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY: DEFENSE Brennan, Terrence L., Deutsch Kerrigan, New Orleans Canada, Larry G., Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith, New Orleans Fritchie, III, Gus A., Irwin Fritchie Urquhart & Moore, New Orleans Gasperecz, A. Kirk, Adams and Reese, New Orleans Lund, Daniel, Montgomery Barnett, New Orleans

Tessier, Frank A., Carver Darden Koretzky Tessier Finn Blossman & Areaux, New Orleans Title, Peter S., Sessions Fishman Nathan & Israel, New Orleans Tyler, Susan M., Jones Walker, New Orleans Willis, Sterling Scott, Fishman Haygood, New Orleans Pg. S-4

SECURITIES & CORPORATE FINANCE Najder, Kenneth J., Jones Walker, New Orleans Rieveschl, David, Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, New Orleans

Acomb, Jr., Robert B., Jones Walker, New Orleans

Barbier, Robert J., Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans Barry, Jr., Francis J., Deutsch Kerrigan, New Orleans Bertram, Richard D., Jones Walker, New Orleans Bolles, John A., Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans Broders, John J., Jones Walker, New Orleans Brooks, Jr., Philip S., Montgomery Barnett, New Orleans Butterworth, Michael M., Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans Carrigee, David L., Baldwin Haspel Burke & Mayer, New Orleans Cerise, Jr., Charles A., Adams and Reese, New Orleans Charvet, Kathleen K., Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith, New Orleans

Rooth, Robert S., Chaffe McCall, New Orleans

Clotworthy, Robert C., Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, New Orleans

Ross, William M., Stanley Reuter Ross Thornton & Alford, New Orleans

Walmsley, Jr., Robert M., Fishman Haygood, New Orleans

Colletta, Katharine R., Chaffe McCall, New Orleans

Theard, Kelly E., Deutsch Kerrigan, New Orleans

SECURITIES LITIGATION

Cozad, Richard A., McAlpine & Cozad, New Orleans

Bieck, Jr., Robert B., Jones Walker, New Orleans

Davis, Christopher O., Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, New Orleans

Marshall, Nancy J., Deutsch Kerrigan, New Orleans

Trapolin, Edward W., Irwin Fritchie Urquhart & Moore, New Orleans Wright, Jr., William E., Deutsch Kerrigan, New Orleans

PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY: PLAINTIFF Kott, Joseph A., Herman Herman & Katz, New Orleans

Colletta, Jr., Thomas Louis, Akerman, New Orleans

Freeman, III, George C., Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver, New Orleans McCardle, Lance C., Fishman Haygood, New Orleans Roberts, Thomas A., Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver, New Orleans

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Lawton, David B., Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans

Tadros, Daniel A., Chaffe McCall, New Orleans

Dragna, Gerard J., Mouledoux Bland Legrand & Brackett, New Orleans, 504-595-3000 Pg. S-5

Lee III, Joseph E., Frilot, New Orleans

Talley, Jr., Patrick A., Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans

Legrand, Georges M., Mouledoux Bland Legrand & Brackett, New Orleans, 504-595-3000 Pg. S-5

Tillery, Jefferson R., Jones Walker, New Orleans

Edwards, Dow Michael, Irwin Fritchie Urquhart & Moore, New Orleans

Lemon, II, Robert T., Jones Walker, New Orleans

Tynan, Joseph P., Montgomery Barnett, New Orleans

Matthews, Douglas P., King Krebs & Jurgens, New Orleans

Vance, Paul N., Baldwin Haspel Burke & Mayer, New Orleans

Flint, Jr., Delos E., Fowler Rodriguez, New Orleans

McAloon, III, Leo R., Gieger Laborde & Laperouse, New Orleans

Waguespack, Jason P., Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith, New Orleans, 504-525-6802 Pg. S-13

Forbes, Thomas D., Chaffe McCall, New Orleans

McCleskey, Jr., Robert P., Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans

Walker, Derek A., Chaffe McCall, New Orleans

Force, Joshua S., Sher Garner Cahill Richter Klein & Hilbert, New Orleans, 504-299-2130 Pg. S-2

McLeod, Evans Martin, Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans

Wallace, Brian D., Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans

McShane, Patrick J., Frilot, New Orleans

Warshauer, Irving J., Gainsburgh Benjamin David Meunier & Warshauer, New Orleans Pg. S-4

Emory, C. William, Mouledoux Bland Legrand & Brackett, New Orleans, 504-595-3000 Pg. S-5

Goodier, Glenn G., Jones Walker, New Orleans Pg. S-4 Grant, Jr., A. Gordon, Montgomery Barnett, New Orleans

Mestayer, Michael J., Michael J. Mestayer, New Orleans Morrison, Thomas Kent L., Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans

Wheaton, Jr., Scott R., Lugenbuhl Wheaton Peck Rankin & Hubbard, New Orleans

Haas, III, Frederick T., Pugh Accardo, New Orleans

Mouledoux, Andre J., Mouledoux Bland Legrand & Brackett, New Orleans, 504-595-3000 Pg. S-5

Wright, III, James E., Jones Walker, New Orleans

Hassinger, Timothy W., Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith, Mandeville

Parks, C. Michael, Mouledoux Bland Legrand & Brackett, New Orleans, 504-595-3000 Pg. S-5

Haycraft, Don K., Liskow & Lewis, New Orleans

Plunkett, Jr., Lawrence R., Reich Album & Plunkett, Metairie

Guy, Matthew C., Bland & Partners, New Orleans

Hemphill, Gary A., Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans Hilbert, Jr., Peter L., Sher Garner Cahill Richter Klein & Hilbert, New Orleans, 504-299-2107 Pg. S-2 Hoerner, Daniel J., Mouledoux Bland Legrand & Brackett, New Orleans, 504-595-3000 Pg. S-5 Hurley, Grady S., Jones Walker, New Orleans

Rome, III, C. Perrin, Rome Arata Baxley & Stelly, New Orleans, 504-522-9980 Pg. S-13

Kiefer, Scott B., Courington Kiefer & Sommers, New Orleans

Schlotterer, Bradley J., Kean Miller, New Orleans Schwartz, William B., Baldwin Haspel Burke & Mayer, New Orleans

Laizer, Edwin C., Adams and Reese, New Orleans

Sharpe, David B., Lugenbuhl Wheaton Peck Rankin & Hubbard, New Orleans

Lambert, Hugh P., The Lambert Firm, New Orleans, 504-581-1750

Silverstein, James R., Kean Miller, New Orleans Slater, III, Benjamin R., Akerman, New Orleans

Larzelere, Stephen M., Larzelere Picou Wells Simpson Lonero, Metairie

Soule, Scott A., Blue Williams, Mandeville

LaVie, Kevin J., Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans

THE YOUNGÂ FIRM /FX 0SMFBOT`Č•

www.theyoungfirm.com

Rodriguez, Antonio J., Fowler Rodriguez, New Orleans Pg. S-4

Roussel, James H., Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, New Orleans

Koehl, Jr., Edward J., Jones Walker, New Orleans

TIMOTHY J. YOUNG

Riviere, William J., Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans

Katz, Brian D., Herman Herman & Katz, New Orleans

Koch, Jr., R. Joshua, Koch & Schmidt, New Orleans

Young, Timothy J., The Young Firm, New Orleans, 504-680-4100

UTILITIES Fontham, Michael R., Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann, New Orleans Parkerson, G. Bruce, PlauchÊ Maselli Parkerson, New Orleans

WORKERS’ COMPENSATION Brackett, Alan G., Mouledoux Bland Legrand & Brackett, New Orleans, 504-595-3000 Pg. S-5 Brewster, Arthur J., Arthur J. Brewster, Metairie Mandel, Jeffrey I., Juge Napolitano Guilbeau Ruli & Frieman, Metairie

Sterbcow, Paul M., Lewis Kullman Sterbcow & Abramson, New Orleans, 504-588-1500

SORTED ALPHABETICALLY

BLAKE G. ARATA, JR.

DAVID L. BROWNE

MICHAEL L. ECKSTEIN

One Canal Place, Suite 1000 365 Canal Street New Orleans, LA 70130 Tel: 504-648-0171 Fax: 504-648-0181 dbrowne@brownelaw.com www.brownelaw.com

1515 Poydras Street Suite 2195 New Orleans, LA 70112 Tel: 504-527-0701 Fax: 504-566-0040 mle@eck-law.com www.eck-law.com

TRANSPORTATION/MARITIME PERSONAL INJURY GENERAL: PLAINTIFF

BUSINESS LITIGATION PERSONAL INJURY GENERAL: PLAINTIFF INSURANCE COVERAGE

BUSINESS/CORPORATE ESTATE PLANNING & PROBATE TAX

Since 1984, Blake G. Arata, Jr. has been representing injured individuals for personal injury and wrongful death involving railroad accidents, maritime personal injury, and severe truck and vehicular accidents. He concentrates his practice on representing injured railroad employees and their families under the Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA) and offshore workers and seamen under the Jones Act and general maritime law. Mr. Arata and his firm have used their vast resources and skills to successfully represent these individuals all over the United States. He has been awarded an AV rating by Martindale-Hubbell and is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Mr. Arata graduated from Loyola Law School in New Orleans and is managing partner in the firm.

With 24 years’ experience practicing in Louisiana and other jurisdictions, David Browne has successfully represented clients ranging from individuals and small businesses to Fortune 500 companies in numerous trials and appeals of personal injury cases, insurance coverage and bad faith lawsuits, oil and gas matters, and a variety of other commercial disputes. Mr. Browne’s experience representing major corporations provides him with a unique and valuable perspective when representing individuals and small businesses in cases against insurance companies and big businesses. No matter the dispute, Mr. Browne and his team are committed to providing their clients with tenacious advocacy to recover every dollar they deserve.

Michael L. Eckstein is a Board Certified Tax Attorney and a Board Certified Estate Planning and Administration Specialist who has a broad-based tax and business practice, which includes individual and corporate tax planning, business planning, estate tax planning, closely held business law, entrepreneurial business law, mergers and acquisitions, real estate tax practice, and tax controversy work at the city, state, and federal level. Mr. Eckstein also has significant experience in the representation of professional athletes, high-tech/venture capital concerns, and communications businesses.

Mr. Eckstein received his undergraduate degree at the University of Kentucky, his Juris Doctorate degree at Tulane University Law School, and his LL.M. in taxation from Georgetown University.

ROME, ARATA, BAXLEYÂ & STELLY, LLC Poydras Center 650 Poydras Street Suite 2017 New Orleans, LA 70130 Tel: 504-522-9980 Fax: 504-522-9971 barata@romearata.com www.romearata.com

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MARK P. GLAGO

DOMINICK F. IMPASTATO, III

DARLEEN M. JACOBS

909 Poydras Street Suite 2950 New Orleans, LA 70112 Tel: 504-599-8666 Fax: 504-599-8699 mglago@glagolawfirm.com www.glagolawfirm.com

1130 St. Charles Avenue New Orleans, LA 70130 Tel: 504-264-9915 Fax: 504-581-1670 dominick@fpfi-law.com www.frischhertzlaw.com

823 St. Louis Street New Orleans, LA 70112 Tel: 504-522-0155 Fax: 504-522-3819 dollyno@aol.com

CLASS ACTION/MASS TORTS PERSONAL INJURY GENERAL: PLAINTIFF PERSONAL INJURY MEDICAL MALPRACTICE: PLAINTIFF

PERSONAL INJURY GENERAL: PLAINTIFF

PERSONAL INJURY GENERAL: PLAINTIFF TRANSPORTATION/MARITIME CLASS ACTION/MASS TORTS

Mark Glago is the founder and managing partner of the Glago Law Firm in New Orleans. Over the past 15 years, Mr. Glago has handled more than 2,500 cases, has been the first-chair lawyer for over 160 trials in Louisiana courts, and is also an Associate Professor at Tulane Law School. Mr. Glago has a general civil litigation practice with an emphasis on class action lawsuits, commercial litigation, insurance disputes, and catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death cases involving maritime and Jones Act claims, medical malpractice, asbestos exposure, serious car accidents, and a variety of other causes. Mr. Glago is a frequently featured speaker on the handling of hurricane insurance disputes, civil litigation, technology and the law, and other topics related to his practice.

Dominick F. Impastato, III has been the lead trial attorney in products liability, toxic tort, industrial equipment, commercial construction, insurance bad faith, and motor vehicle casualty trials since he was admitted to the bar in 2004. He has also served as liaison counsel in mass tort litigation in certain mass tort cases. Dominick takes particular pride in representing the proverbial little guy against parties of far greater resources and capabilities and achieving success for his clients, even when the odds may appear against them. Dominick graduated second in his class from Loyola Law School in 2004, served on the Loyola Law Review, and was named Best Oral Advocate in the seven-state region for the National Moot Court Competition.

Darleen M. Jacobs is the managing partner of her firm. Her offices are located in New Orleans and Violet. Her firm specializes in personal injury, general negligence, medical malpractice, maritime, Jones Act, and class action law. She is a member of the LTLA, NYSTLA, NBOTA, New Orleans Bar Association, St. Bernard Bar Association, DCBAR, and the NYSBA. Darleen is AV-rated and was recognized as a preeminent lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell. In 2014 she was selected for the cover of Super Lawyers magazine in Louisiana. She is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. She received over 71 judgments for $1 million or more and one judgment in excess of $3 billion dollars.

She is admitted to practice law in the States of Louisiana and New York and in the District of Columbia.

C. PERRIN ROME, III

TIMOTHY D. SCANDURRO

OLIVER “JACKSON” SCHRUMPF

GLAGO LAW FIRM

ROME, ARATA, BAXLEY & STELLY, LLC

FRISCHHERTZ, POULLIARD, FRISCHHERTZ, & IMPASTATO, LLC

SCANDURRO & LAYRISSON, LLC

JACOBS, SARRAT, LOVELACE & HARRIS

607 St. Charles Avenue Suite 100 New Orleans, LA 70130 Tel: 504-522-7100 Fax: 504-529-6199 tim@scanlayr.com www.scanlayr.com

SCHRUMPF & SCHRUMPF, PLC

TRANSPORTATION/MARITIME PERSONAL INJURY GENERAL: PLAINTIFF

BUSINESS LITIGATION PERSONAL INJURY GENERAL: PLAINTIFF AND DEFENSE BANKING

PERSONAL INJURY MEDICAL MALPRACTICE: PLAINTIFF ESTATE & TRUST LITIGATION BUSINESS LITIGATION

Perrin Rome is a senior partner in the New Orleans (and Houston) law firm of Rome, Arata, Baxley & Stelly where he handles significant litigation (primarily railroad litigation) throughout the United States.

He is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell, and has handled jury trials in a wide variety of arenas, including trials in 14 different states and the District of Columbia. Mr. Rome serves as national designated counsel for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) for all commuter railroads, including Amtrak. Mr. Rome has been recognized as a lifetime member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, wherein membership is limited to trial lawyers whom have demonstrated exceptional skill, experience and excellence in advocacy by achieving several trial verdicts of one million dollars or greater.

Mr. Scandurro is a founding member of Scandurro & Layrisson, L.L.C. He and the firm represent plaintiffs and defendants in a variety of service areas including business, real estate, government, banking and contract disputes, as well as complex personal injury claims.

Mr. Scandurro is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Tulane University and an honors graduate of the Georgetown University Law Center, where he served as a law review editor. Mr. Scandurro has chaired boards or committees of several charitable organizations in the New Orleans area, and has served as President of the Plaquemines Parish Bar Association. He lives in the New Orleans area with his wife Sara and their two daughters, Audrey and Camille.

Oliver “Jackson” Schrumpf gained wide experience in many areas, including flying, carpentry, welding, pipefitting, music, politics and law. He graduated from LSU Law School in 1975 and opened a private practice in Sulphur, Louisiana, his hometown. Starting with a general practice, his proficiency in medical malpractice has made him the person to whom many others refer medical malpractice cases. He was the lead attorney in the constitutional challenge to Louisiana’s medical malpractice cap. He is married to Judy Schrumpf, B.S.N., RN, CLNC, and together they have seven children and 14 grandchildren.

Poydras Center 650 Poydras Street Suite 2017 New Orleans, LA 70130 Tel: 504-522-9980 Fax: 504-522-9971 prome@romearata.com www.romearata.com

3801 Maplewood Drive Sulphur, LA 70663 Tel: 337-625-9077 Fax: 337-625-8231 oschrumpf@schrumpf-law.com www.schrumpf-law.com

JASON P. WAGUESPACK

GALLOWAY, JOHNSON, TOMPKINS, BURR & SMITH, APLC One Shell Square, 40th Floor 701 Poydras Street New Orleans, LA 70139 Tel: 504-525-6802 Fax: 504-525-2456 jwaguespack@gallowayjohnson.com www.gallowayjohnson.com

TRANSPORTATION/MARITIME INTERNATIONAL GENERAL LITIGATION

Jason P. Waguespack is a recognized leader in the maritime and international legal fields. He currently serves as the Managing Director of Galloway Johnson, a Gulf South law firm with its headquarters in New Orleans. He maintains a regional practice based in New Orleans and Houston and specializes in the representation of maritime owners, charterers, operators, and insurers in all types of marine casualty losses. He serves as national counsel to several clients with ongoing international interests. He is also an Associate Professor of Law at Tulane University School of Law and Tulane University A.B. Freeman School of Business. He is active in the civic life of his community and serves as a vice president of the New Orleans Bar Association and chair of their Maritime Committee.

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Grabill, Jeremy T., Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans

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APPELLATE Dupre, Andy, Flanagan Partners, New Orleans Roth, Katherine Seegers, Liskow & Lewis, New Orleans

Grabill, Meredith Sue, Lugenbuhl Wheaton Peck Rankin & Hubbard, New Orleans Heilprin, Ashley J., Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans Holden, Mirais, Liskow & Lewis, New Orleans Janke, Benjamin West, Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, New Orleans Juneau, Matthew C., Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, New Orleans

Catalanotto, Rachael P., Talley Anthony Hughes & Knight, Mandeville Centner, Dan, Lugenbuhl Wheaton Peck Rankin & Hubbard, New Orleans Cutaiar, Trevor, Mouledoux Bland Legrand & Brackett, New Orleans, 504-595-3000 Pg. S-5 Emmerling, Victoria ‘Tori’, Gieger Laborde & Laperouse, New Orleans

Kane, Christopher J., Adams and Reese, New Orleans

Getty, John C., Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith, Mandeville

Latuso, Erin Wedge, Forman Watkins & Krutz, New Orleans

Giangrosso, Lena D., Provosty & Gankendorff, New Orleans

Lemaire, Justin P., Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann, New Orleans

Kennedy, Katy B., Daigle Fisse & Kessenich, Covington, 985-792-8116

Lemoine, Stephanie Villagomez, Larzelere Picou Wells Simpson Lonero, Metairie Luder, David N., Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver, New Orleans

BANKING

Lutkewitte, Conor, Favret Demarest Russo ,Lutkewitte & Schaumburg, New Orleans

Crowson, Gabriel A., McGlinchey Stafford, New Orleans

Marse, Randy, Liskow & Lewis, New Orleans

Dysart, Katie L., Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, New Orleans

Mills, Alysson L., Fishman Haygood, New Orleans

Ricci, Michael S., Ricci Partners, New Orleans

Murphy, Kerry A., Jones Swanson Huddell & Garrison, New Orleans

Savoie, Robert, McGlinchey Stafford, New Orleans

Pardee, Avery B., Jones Walker, New Orleans

BANKRUPTCY: BUSINESS

Camelford, Jason A., Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith, New Orleans

Pelleteri, Erin E., Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, New Orleans

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Luminais, Jr., Bradley J., Wagar Richard Kutcher Tygier & Luminais, Metairie Ordeneaux, James K., PlauchÊ Maselli Parkerson, New Orleans Peterson, Megan S., Simon Peragine Smith & Redfearn, New Orleans Preston, Cassie E., Deutsch Kerrigan, New Orleans Rome, Curt Lucien, Perrier & Lacoste, New Orleans

Reeves, Lindsay, Jones Swanson Huddell & Garrison, New Orleans

Senter, Meghan, Manion Gaynor & Manning, New Orleans

Kadden, Benjamin W., Lugenbuhl Wheaton Peck Rankin & Hubbard, New Orleans

Rosenbloom, D. Skylar, Fishman Haygood, New Orleans

Sternberg, Scott L., Baldwin Haspel Burke & Mayer, New Orleans

Mintz, Mark A., Jones Walker, New Orleans

Thriffiley, Jr, Peter S., Simon Peragine Smith & Redfearn, New Orleans

Ashley, Laura F., Jones Walker, New Orleans

Shelby, Rick M., Kelly Hart & Pitre, New Orleans Weema, Christopher J., Pugh Accardo, New Orleans

BANKRUPTCY: CONSUMER Abshier, Jenny, Big Easy Law Group, Metairie Sandler, Sharry I., The Law Office of Sharry I. Sandler, New Orleans

BUSINESS LITIGATION Almon, Matthew S., Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann, New Orleans Anada, Tarak, Jones Walker, New Orleans Berger, Jamie L., Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver, New Orleans Bowdler, Bryan Edward, The Kullman Firm, New Orleans

Scelson, Michelle, Akerman, New Orleans

Stein, David M., Adams and Reese, New Orleans

Verlander, Hanna M., Brown Sims, New Orleans

Tigchelaar, Brooke C., Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann, New Orleans

CIVIL LITIGATION: PLAINTIFF

Venn, Brett S., Jones Walker, New Orleans

Courtenay, James E., The King Firm, New Orleans, 504-909-5464 Pg. S-17

Wehlen, Nicholas J., Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann, New Orleans Zerner, Charles-Theodore, Flanagan Partners, New Orleans

Hair, Galen M., Varadi Hair & Checki, New Orleans Jeffcott, Emily C., The Lambert Firm, New Orleans Morgain, Richard M., Lestelle & Lestelle, Metairie

BUSINESS/CORPORATE Bishop, William R., Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann, New Orleans Breland, Quin, Breland Law, New Orleans Butler, Amanda, Business Law Group, New Orleans Davies, Victoria Gallo, Jones Walker, New Orleans Friend, Asher J., Jones Walker, New Orleans

O’Boyle, Inemesit U., Chehardy Sherman Williams Murray Recile Stakelum & Hayes, Metairie Vogeltanz, Kevin, The Law Office of Kevin S. Vogeltanz, New Orleans

CIVIL RIGHTS Cumming, Elizabeth C., Law Offices of Elizabeth Cumming, New Orleans

Brady, Sean P., Flanagan Partners, New Orleans

Taylor, Natalie J., Bradley Murchison Kelly & Shea, New Orleans

Briggett, Joe, Lugenbuhl Wheaton Peck Rankin & Hubbard, New Orleans

White, Victoria P., Adams and Reese, New Orleans

CLASS ACTION/MASS TORTS

Broussard, Maggie A., Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann, New Orleans

Woodruff, Benjamin P., Jones Walker, New Orleans

Barr, Wesley G., The Olinde Firm, New Orleans

Wootten, Chris, Fishman Haygood, New Orleans

Roy, Michelle M., Forman Watkins & Krutz, New Orleans

Burge, Jason W., Fishman Haygood, New Orleans

Thibodeaux, Paul C., Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, New Orleans

Busby, Patrick R., Herman Herman & Katz, New Orleans

CIVIL LITIGATION: DEFENSE

Castoriano, Benjamin M., Frilot, New Orleans

Aiyegbusi, Denia S., Deutsch Kerrigan, New Orleans

Cheatham, Scott Robert, Adams and Reese, New Orleans

Albertine, III., James G., Salley Hite Mercer & Resor, New Orleans

CONSTRUCTION LITIGATION

Arnold, Nicholas P., Christovich & Kearney, New Orleans

Aldrich, Bradley, Smiley Law Firm, New Orleans

Ducros, Alex L.M., Orrill & Beary, New Orleans

Aucoin, Jr., Ralph J., Perrier & Lacoste, New Orleans

Blackwell, Michael S., Shields Mott, New Orleans

Farris, Abigayle C., Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann, New Orleans

Brian, Kelly M., Blue Williams, Mandeville

Casteix, Ryan, Leake & Andersson, New Orleans

Broom, Keelie, The Waltz Law Group, New Orleans

Derenbecker, Jessica R., Shields Mott, New Orleans

Coons, David C., Adams and Reese, New Orleans Deethardt, Mark R., McGlinchey Stafford, New Orleans

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Wool, Zachary L., Barrios Kingsdorf & Casteix, New Orleans

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Emmons, Matthew R., Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, Mandeville Forester, Jonathan S., Blue Williams, Metairie Grubb, Brian D., Coats Rose, New Orleans Hedlund, Scott J., Deutsch Kerrigan, New Orleans Pastorek, Jeffrey, Couhig Partners, New Orleans Prescott, III, James D., Bland & Partners, New Orleans

McArthur, Heather A., Frilot, New Orleans Moscona, Kelly Dugas, Jackson Lewis, New Orleans Murray, Bryce G., Big Easy Law Group, Metairie Roberts, MaryJo L., Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans Theard, David K., Jones Walker, New Orleans

Rhorer, James D. “Doug�, Gordon Arata McCollam Duplantis & Eagan, New Orleans Rothenberg, Alex, Gordon Arata McCollam Duplantis & Eagan, New Orleans Simone, Matthew, Liskow & Lewis, New Orleans Weidlich, Tyler L., Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, New Orleans

Robinson, Ashley B., Shields Mott, New Orleans

EMPLOYMENT LITIGATION: DEFENSE

Smiley, Seth J., Smiley Law Firm, New Orleans

Anderson, Michelle, Fisher & Phillips, New Orleans

ENTERTAINMENT & SPORTS

Vicknair, David P., Scott Sevin & Vicknair, Metairie

Barro, Sarah Murphy, The Monson Law Firm, Mandeville

Wynne, Jr., Douglass F., Simon Peragine Smith & Redfearn, New Orleans

Lungstrum-Macneill, Alison, Jones Walker, New Orleans

Fischman, Martin A., Martin A. Fischman Attorney & Counselor at Law, New Orleans

McCluer, Matthew, Ogletree Deakins Nash Smoak & Stewart, New Orleans

RochÊ, Elizabeth A., Burns Charest, New Orleans

CONSUMER LAW Dye, Bonnie E., McGlinchey Stafford, New Orleans

EMPLOYMENT LITIGATION: PLAINTIFF Williams, Christopher L., Williams Litigation, New Orleans

ENVIRONMENTAL LITIGATION Barro, III, Jose L., McGlinchey Stafford, New Orleans

CREDITOR DEBTOR RIGHTS Alexis, Heather LaSalle, McGlinchey Stafford, New Orleans

ENVIRONMENTAL

ENERGY & NATURAL RESOURCES

Cocus, Laura C., Curry & Friend, New Orleans

Arvidson, Addie Danos, Looper Goodwine, New Orleans

Dysart, Daniel J., Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, New Orleans

CRIMINAL DEFENSE

Bambrick, Erin, Liskow & Lewis, New Orleans

Godshall, Lauren, Curry & Friend, New Orleans

Atkinson, Ian L., Schonekas Evans McGoey & McEachin, New Orleans

Dicharry, Sarah Y., Liskow & Lewis, New Orleans Gonski, Kathryn, Liskow & Lewis, New Orleans

Hale DeShazo, Michele, Kuchler Polk Schell Weiner & Richeson, New Orleans

Carter, Gregory Q., The G.Carter Law Firm, New Orleans

Mouledoux, Taylor P., Looper Goodwine, New Orleans

Liuzza, Ashley, Smith Stag, New Orleans

Cooper, Carolyn, King & Cooper Law, New Orleans, 504-581-9322

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Occhipinti Thompson, Holly, Looper Goodwine, New Orleans Perrier, Kelly D., Gordon Arata McCollam Duplantis & Eagan, New Orleans

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www.kingandcooperlaw.com Johnson, Sara, Attorney at Law, New Orleans Kriksciun, Alex K., Law Office of Alex Kriksciun, New Orleans Matthews, Jr., Jerome W., Law Firm of Jerome W. Matthews Jr., Gretna

CRIMINAL DEFENSE: WHITE COLLAR Chester, Matthew S., Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, New Orleans

EMINENT DOMAIN Coker, Ashley Gremillion, Sher Garner Cahill Richter Klein & Hilbert, New Orleans, 504-299-2100 Pg. S-2 Hevron, Marshall A., Adams and Reese, New Orleans

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS George, Tabatha L., Fisher & Phillips, New Orleans Glaser, Alex H., Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans Williams, Michael S., Liskow & Lewis, New Orleans

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EMPLOYMENT & LABOR Credeur, Jacob C., Ogletree Deakins Nash Smoak & Stewart, New Orleans Davis, Brandon E., Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans

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Hugg, Joseph R., Breazeale Sachse & Wilson, New Orleans Jeanfreau, Rachael, Breazeale Sachse & Wilson, New Orleans Kimbrough, Camalla, Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, New Orleans London, Wm. Brian, Fisher & Phillips, New Orleans ATTORNEYS SELECTED TO RISING STARS WERE CHOSEN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROCESS ON PAGE S-3.

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ESTATE PLANNING & PROBATE Fine, Laura E., Lehmann Norman & Marcus, New Orleans Kriksciun, Erin E., Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann, New Orleans Rigterink, Jennifer, Baldwin Haspel Burke & Mayer, New Orleans Robb, Brandon, Delaney Robb & Rubin Attorneys at Law, Metairie

FAMILY LAW Arnold, Robin Penzato, Winsberg & Arnold, New Orleans Bethune, Jon G., The Law Office of Jon G. Bethune, New Orleans, 504-345-1318 Checki, Lauren E., Varadi Hair & Checki, New Orleans

Treadaway, Kristyl Revelle, Treadaway Law, Metairie

Baudouin, Richard E., Krebs Farley, New Orleans

Weidner, Samantha, Attorney at Law, Metairie

Burk, Lauren, Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans Coleman, Reed M., King Krebs & Jurgens, New Orleans

FRANCHISE/DEALERSHIP Sentell, III, William W., Pugh Accardo, New Orleans

Harris Abel, Laura, The Monson Law Firm, Mandeville

GENERAL LITIGATION

Jones, Marne A., Thompson Coe Cousins & Irons, New Orleans

Baer, Jason M., Pandit Law Firm, New Orleans

Kleeman, Douglas M., Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans

Bourgeois, Blake, Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith, New Orleans

Latuso, Jr., Donald J., The Monson Law Firm, Mandeville

Cheralla, Stephanie L., Degan Blanchard & Nash, New Orleans

Mouledoux, Marcelle P., Salley Hite Mercer & Resor, New Orleans

Glenn, Brodie, Baldwin Haspel Burke & Mayer, New Orleans

Reeves, II, James J. (“J.J.”), Melchiode Marks King, New Orleans

Coleman, George Read, Samuel & Coleman, Metairie

Luminais, Ryan O., Sher Garner Cahill Richter Klein & Hilbert, New Orleans, 504-299-2106 Pg. S-2

Daniels, Morgan S., Attorney at Law, New Orleans

Pontier, Claire Easterling, Couhig Partners, New Orleans

Epstein, Jacqueline, Epstein Law Firm, New Orleans

Thomas, Charles Marshall, Huber Slack Thomas & Marcelle, New Orleans

Hoffman, Jeffrey M., Lowe Stein Hoffman Allweiss & Hauver, New Orleans, 504-581-2450

Davidson, Jared A., Taylor Wellons Politz & Duhe, New Orleans

Meyer, Daniel, Bruno & Bruno, New Orleans

Sanchez, Jairo F., Gaudry Ranson Higgins & Gremillion, Gretna Schudmak, Shaundra M., Lugenbuhl Wheaton Peck Rankin & Hubbard, New Orleans Showalter, Elizabeth R., Irwin Fritchie Urquhart & Moore, New Orleans

Marinello, M. Damian, Tusa & Richards, Covington

IMMIGRATION

Soso, Jeremy Z., The Lambert Firm, New Orleans

Meneray, Elizabeth S., Meneray Family Law, New Orleans

Gahagan, Michael W., The Immigration Law Firm of New Orleans, Metairie, 504-931-5355

Stogner, Sarah, Carver Darden Koretzky Tessier Finn Blossman & Areaux, New Orleans

Kimbrell, Elaine, Ware | Immigration, Metairie

Therio, Erica A., Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver, New Orleans

Nguyen, Kim Ngan, Lowe Stein Hoffman Allweiss & Hauver, New Orleans, 504-581-2450 Perque, Richard G., Law Offices of Richard G. Perque, New Orleans Phillips, Sarah A., Phillips Law, New Orleans Swanson, Renee L., Renee Swanson, Gretna

INSURANCE COVERAGE Balascio, Michael A., Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver, New Orleans

Tschirn, Robert W., Jeansonne & Tschirn, New Orleans Vorhaben, Tessa P., Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY Barras, Ian C., Carver Darden Koretzky Tessier Finn Blossman & Areaux, New Orleans D’Souza, Vanessa M., Garvey Smith Nehrbass & North, Metairie Mattappally, Jay M., Adams and Reese, New Orleans Miller, III, J. Matthew, Carver Darden Koretzky Tessier Finn Blossman & Areaux, New Orleans Norton, Taylor, Attorney at Law and Registered Patent Attorney, Metairie Vickers, Adam V., Cara Stone, New Orleans

MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS Saulsbury, Albert O. “Chip”, Fishman Haygood, New Orleans Silberstein, Daniella Genet, Jones Walker, New Orleans

PERSONAL INJURY GENERAL: DEFENSE Christie, Joshua, Irwin Fritchie Urquhart & Moore, New Orleans Clayton, Joshua P., Sher Garner Cahill Richter Klein & Hilbert, New Orleans, 504-299-2100 Pg. S-2 Davis, Ryan G., Talley Anthony Hughes & Knight, Mandeville Juneau Rookard, Kelly G., Irwin Fritchie Urquhart & Moore, New Orleans Keller, Joshua G., Deutsch Kerrigan, New Orleans Kiefer, Megan C., Kiefer & Kiefer, Metairie Landry, Jr., Joseph Birrcher, Deutsch Kerrigan, New Orleans Ochs, Sara, Simon Peragine Smith & Redfearn, New Orleans Pifko, Erzsebet, Pugh Accardo, New Orleans Popich, Robert N., Mouledoux Bland Legrand & Brackett, New Orleans, 504-595-3000 Pg. S-5 S-16 ST. CHARLES AVENUE FEBRUARY 2017

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Prince, Thomas H., Preis, New Orleans Rodrigue, Jr., Michael H., Mouledoux Bland Legrand & Brackett, New Orleans, 504-595-3000 Pg. S-5

PERSONAL INJURY PRODUCTS: PLAINTIFF Hoffman, Philip C., Landry & Swarr, New Orleans Pourciau, Damon R., Pourciau Law Firm, Kenner, 504-305-2375

PERSONAL INJURY GENERAL: PLAINTIFF Anderson, Leola M., Gertler Law Firm, New Orleans Chopin, Justin McCarthy, The Chopin Law Firm, New Orleans Creevy, John S., Herman Herman & Katz, New Orleans Donahue, Roshawn Husband, Martzell Bickford & Centola, New Orleans, 504-581-9065 Elam, Jason K., Forman Watkins & Krutz, New Orleans Epstein, Jeremy, Jeremy Epstein Law, New Orleans Flinn, James, The Voorhies Law Firm, New Orleans, 504-875-2223

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www.jamesflinnlaw.com Hemmer, Matthew, Morris Bart, New Orleans Lambert, M. Palmer, Gainsburgh Benjamin David Meunier & Warshauer, New Orleans Lillis, Michael, Sangisetty Law Firm, New Orleans Mahone, Jr., Michael A., The Mahone Firm, New Orleans Mcgregor, George, Burgos & Associates, New Orleans Moore, Timothy B., The Law Office of Timothy B. Moore L.C., Gretna Salter, Hannah, Cardone Law Firm, New Orleans Sanders, Patrick B., Sanders and Ford, Metairie

Huete, Scott R., Melchiode Marks King, New Orleans Kelly, Shannon A., Hurley & Cot, New Orleans Marino, III, Joseph B., Preis, New Orleans McLaughlin, Sean T., Kean Miller, New Orleans Peterson, Cayce C., The Lambert Firm, New Orleans

PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY: DEFENSE

Reid, Devin C., Liskow & Lewis, New Orleans

Lessell, Melissa, Deutsch Kerrigan, New Orleans

Sanderson, Adam P., Mouledoux Bland Legrand & Brackett, New Orleans, 504-595-3000 Pg. S-5

REAL ESTATE

Schepens, Patrick J., Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith, Mandeville

Bernard, G. Wogan, Chaffe McCall, New Orleans Cerise, Jonathan B., Sher Garner Cahill Richter Klein & Hilbert, New Orleans, 504-299-2131 Pg. S-2 Comer, S. Jason, Adams and Reese, New Orleans Dunne, Jr., James T., Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann, New Orleans

Thomas, Miles C., Lugenbuhl Wheaton Peck Rankin & Hubbard, New Orleans Tweedy, Jonathan A., Brown Sims, New Orleans Waid, Raymond T., Liskow & Lewis, New Orleans Wynne, Mallory, Bland & Partners, New Orleans

Howenstine, Laurie W., Elkins, New Orleans

Wynne, William Pitard, Jones Walker, New Orleans

McCabe, Ryan M., Steeg Law Firm, New Orleans

Zubic, R. Ethan, Montgomery Barnett, New Orleans

Morrow, Chad P., Sher Garner Cahill Richter Klein & Hilbert, New Orleans, 504-299-2100 Pg. S-2 Plaisance, Wesley M., Breazeale Sachse & Wilson, New Orleans

UTILITIES Huntwork, Nathan G., Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans

Riess, Megan C., Fishman Haygood, New Orleans Scullin, Stephen P., Carver Darden Koretzky Tessier Finn Blossman & Areaux, New Orleans Serio, Steven C., Fishman Haygood, New Orleans Sherman, Philip B., Chaffe McCall, New Orleans Woodruff, Jessica Kesler, Woodruff Law Firm, New Orleans

SECURITIES LITIGATION

WORKERS’ COMPENSATION Babin, Patrick J., Mouledoux Bland Legrand & Brackett, New Orleans, 504-595-3000 Pg. S-5 Bernstein, Beth S., Mouledoux Bland Legrand & Brackett, New Orleans, 504-595-3000 Pg. S-5 Byars, Caitlin, Mouledoux Bland Legrand & Brackett, New Orleans, 504-595-3000 Pg. S-5 Hess, Joshua O., Christovich & Kearney, New Orleans

Scallan, Vincent P., Vincent P. Scallan Law, New Orleans

Berg, Nicholas, Reasonover & Associates, New Orleans, 504-526-2921

Stephens, Barrett, Lewis & Caplan, New Orleans

Palestina, Michael J., Kahn Swick & Foti, Madisonville

Hotard, Amy Dunn, Salley Hite Mercer & Resor, New Orleans

Zainey, Jr., Jay Christopher, Huber Slack Thomas & Marcelle, New Orleans

Reichard, Benjamin D., Fishman Haygood, New Orleans

Robinson, Jon B., Strongpoint Law Firm, Mandeville

PERSONAL INJURY MEDICAL MALPRACTICE: DEFENSE Biller, Benjamin J., Bradley Murchison Kelly & Shea, New Orleans Domreis, Crystal E., Bradley Murchison Kelly & Shea, New Orleans Knight, Bryan J., Niles Bourque & Knight, New Orleans

Walsh, Kelly F., Brown Sims, New Orleans

TAX Miller, Matthew P., Butler Snow, New Orleans Roth, III, Richard J., Roth Law Firm, New Orleans Simpson, Carli Beckett, Roth Law Firm, New Orleans Sullivan, Andrew, Baldwin Haspel Burke & Mayer, New Orleans Walter, Daniel J., Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann, New Orleans

Sconzert, Elizabeth S., Blue Williams, Mandeville

PERSONAL INJURY MEDICAL MALPRACTICE: PLAINTIFF

TRANSPORTATION/MARITIME Baldwin, William C., Jones Walker, New Orleans Cambre, Colin B., Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans

Rito, Kat, Gainsburgh Benjamin David Meunier & Warshauer, New Orleans

Denny, Robert K., Hurley & Cot, New Orleans

Brilleaux, Kelly, Irwin Fritchie Urquhart & Moore, New Orleans Lewis, Raymond C., Deutsch Kerrigan, New Orleans Sossamon, Meera, Irwin Fritchie Urquhart & Moore, New Orleans Ziffer, Lee B., Kuchler Polk Schell Weiner & Richeson, New Orleans

JAMES E. COURTENAY THE KING FIRM

2912 Canal Street New Orleans, LA 70119 Tel: 504-909-5464 jimmy@kinginjuryfirm.com www.kinginjuryfirm.com

Blanque, Meredith W., Phelps Dunbar, New Orleans

Christiansen, Zachary Ryan, The Bowling Law Firm, New Orleans, 504-613-4561

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Yoder, Simone H., Mouledoux Bland Legrand & Brackett, New Orleans, 504-595-3000 Pg. S-5

Davis, Alan R., Chaffe McCall, New Orleans Everage, Tod J., Kean Miller, New Orleans Ferchmin, Adelaida J., Preis, New Orleans Fricker, Rowen A., Pusateri Barrios Guillot & Greenbaum, New Orleans Gardner, Jr., W. Jacob, Fowler Rodriguez, New Orleans Guillot, Gavin H., Pusateri Barrios Guillot & Greenbaum, New Orleans Hale, Paul D., Deutsch Kerrigan, New Orleans Hannan, Christopher M., Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, New Orleans

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He joined the firm after spending over seven years defending trucking companies, insurance companies, corporations, and retail stores.

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Chastine MacGregor Hardy to Warren Kearny Watters Saturday, January 27, 1951

By Bev Church

Chastine “Tatine” Hardy of Cincinnati met Warren Watters of New Orleans on a blind date, and she knew from the minute she met him that she was going to marry him!

Her mother attended Newcomb and studied art under Ellsworth Woodward and loved New Orleans, but Tatine had never met anyone from New Orleans until that date. Tatine was supposed to be a bridesmaid in her good friend’s wedding, but she got the mumps and wasn’t allowed to be in the wedding. She was in tears, but soon another good friend who lived in Chicago called and said, “Keep your suitcase packed and come to Chicago to go on a blind date with me and another friend.” The blind date, Warren Watters, was a Deke at MIT and was the most handsome man she had ever

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met. They went out every night and visited each other every chance they got.

The Korean War was raging and Warren, an officer in the Navy, asked Tatine to marry him when he finished his tour of duty two years later, because he was afraid something might happen to him. Tatine explained that she wanted to get married now or she would just marry someone else; that was all it took!

On Saturday, January 27, 1951, they were married at 4:30 p.m. at The Church of the Advent with a reception for 450 friends and family at The Queen City Club. Her mother planned the wedding in six weeks and friends in Cincinnati had nonstop parties. There were 10 bridesmaids (Tatine wanted 12 but her mother insisted) and 10 groomsmen. Tatine’s

dress was exquisite, but the handmade veil of Pointe applique lace was the show stopper!

It was created for her great-grandmother and won first prize at the 1870 Paris Exposition.

It had been worn by every bride in the Hardy family since the 1800s. The veil cascaded down from a coiffure wreath of miniature pink rosebuds. The color scheme of pink and coral was carried out in extraordinarily beautiful bouquets throughout the church and reception.

After the reception, Tatine changed into her going away outfit and Warren whisked her away to Nassau for their honeymoon.

Warren and Tatine have been married for 66 years, have three beautiful daughters and are still madly in love with each other! n

Tatine is pictured here in her going away outfit with the de rigueur veiled hat

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McHenry – Arant

By Mirella Cameran

We are so used to tumultuous stories that we can forget that true love can also be clear and simple. After Marion Emerson McHenry graduated from Southern Methodist University, she was enjoying life in Dallas, Texas. When Aaron Russell Arant walked up to her, called her by name and asked her how she was doing, she was surprised and instantly impressed.

Marion and Aaron shared a mutual friend and Aaron had done his homework, having found out the name of the girl who had caught his eye.

Fast forward two years later and Marion was standing in baggage claim in Louis Armstrong Airport, having returned home for Christmas. Marion and Aaron were still living in Texas and Marion believed Aaron was back in Dallas, so she was surprised again when she felt a tap on her shoulder and saw him standing there.

That same evening, Aaron took Marion to Southern Oaks Plantation and asked her to marry him.

Marion had always dreamed of a destination wedding and just assumed that she wouldn’t be able to find that place in her hometown of New Orleans.

It was her father who drove her to Longue Vue House and Gardens, and Marion instantly fell in love with the place. Having planted the seed, Marion’s father Lewis McHenry had to work really hard to secure the last day (there were only two) in 2016 that Longue Vue was available for a wedding.

That day was Saturday, November 12, 2016, when Marion and Aaron were married

by Aaron’s grandfather, Robert Barks.

The wedding party had already enjoyed a wonderful rehearsal dinner the night before at Ralph’s on the Park, and Ralph’s also catered the sumptuous wedding feast that followed.

Stations included charcuterie from St. James Cheese Company and an oyster bar with chefs preparing oysters raw, fried and charred.

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Specialty cocktails were served, including the French 75 for Marion and the Old Fashioned for Aaron.

Event organizers Glenny Beahm and Anna Schaefer of Angle Events oversaw the proceedings and Giverny Designs executed the couple’s wish for the décor to appear organic to the historic location. From the flowers to the linens, everything reflected the beautiful style of Longue Vue, Wedding Gown: Christos gown, Neiman Marcus Bridesmaids’ Dresses: Amsale, Town & Country Groom’s and Groomsmen’s Attire: Perlis Bride’s Engagement and Wedding Ring: Motek Diamonds Groom’s Wedding Band: Symmetry Jewelers Invitation: Scriptura Wedding Cake: Flour Power Photographer: Greer Gatusso Videographer: Bride Film Hair: Marcia Gautraux Music: AzIzz

Dancing began with the couple choosing “You Are the Best Thing” by Ray LaMontagne for their first turn as husband and wife.

Marion and Aaron honeymooned at Sugar Beach in St. Lucia and returned to live in Dallas, where Marion is an E-Commerce Manager for Corporate Neiman Marcus and Aaron is a Finance and Accounting Recruitment Manager. n

ABOVE: The bride and groom OPPOSITE PAGE TOP: Lewis McHenry, Vicky McHenry, Marion McHenry Arant, Aaron Arant, Pam Arant and Rusty Arant BOTTOM: Caroline Monteleone, Graham Perry, Courtney Zentner, Jamie Wheeler, Victoria McHenry, Marion McHenry Arant, Aaron Arant, Rusty Arant, Taylor Anderson, Josh Arant, Charlotte Young, Robert Henry and Shanler Hoover

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Kelvin Manzanares Archbishop Rummel

By Mallory Lindsly

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experience because I was able to realize that just by giving those in need a little of my time, I could impact their whole day in such an amazing way,” says Manzanares. “It’s as if they gave me more than I gave them.”

Bob Whitman, a junior counselor at Rummel, inspired Manzanares to become an activist. During Manzanares’ junior year, Whitman gave “Helping the community a presentation on Youth is very important because it Rebuilding New Orleans. shows that we can really impact The organization was first others through being there for formed to help flood victims them, no matter what,” says during Katrina, and ever since Kelvin Manzanares, a senior Manzanares saw the presentaat Archbishop Rummel high tion he had the desire to help School. others in need.

Manzanares is highly Most recently, Manzanares involved in his Rummel helped many of the flood community. His first three victims in Baton Rouge by years he participated in the gutting, moving furniture and Rummel-Chapelle Band; distributing supplies to those in he’s currently a representative need. Manzanares also planned for Youth Rebuilding New a Rooms To Go donation Orleans; and he also serves as for 50 families who lost a youth evangelist in the First everything and a distribution of Pentecostal Church of Kenner donated items for Immaculate (Spanish).

Conception Church.

One of Manzanares’ Manzanares wants to attend most rewarding volunteer the University of New Orleans experiences was feeding for college and become a the homeless in the French Radiology Technician. His Quarter. “Feeding the homeless hobbies are playing basketball, was a very eye-opening football and the drums. n

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Kim Starr Wise Owner & Chief Designer, Kim Starr Wise Floral Events

By Mirella Cameran

How did you start your business? After working in the local wedding industry, I saw a need for a fresh approach and a new aesthetic.

What makes you different?

All of my clients receive 100 percent of my attention as I hone in on their style and bring it to life. Our arrangements are always unique.

Can you share with us some of your favorite events since you started? One was a wedding based on the HBO series “True Detective,” which was filmed locally. We used antlers, vines and teepees.

Another one was Lake Bell’s wedding; it was very fun mingling with a cast like that!

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Is there anything new at KSW? We launched a new website called “A Wise Bride” that caters to clients looking for the KSW aesthetic at a more affordable price point.

They choose from a wonderful selection of pre-set packages.

What are you excited about for 2017? One thing is a high-end local wedding that took place in March 2016 at the French Quarter Ursuline Convent. It’s going to be featured in Martha Stewart Weddings, out on March 6, 2017, and I’m thrilled!

Kim Starr Wise Floral Events 437 Philip St. 315-5607 KimStarrWise.com

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Do you ever have any unusual requests? Yes! I have suspended 24 karat dipped white tulips over a dance floor, created an 11-foottall flower plinth encased in Plexiglas and recreated an arch from the Twilight vampire series wedding.

You have just moved into a great new location; what’s your success secret?

A fantastic social media presence, my reputation locally and nationally, and too many new props in the showroom!

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Mary Quarls Sales and Event Coordinator, The Riverview Room

By Mirella Cameran

What’s the history of the Riverview Room? In 1991 the Riverview Room hosted its very first event, a spectacular New Year’s Eve Party. A few weeks ago, we held our 25th New Year’s Eve celebration. Greg Leighton had the vision to renovate the space and open it for private events; Bruce Trascher was the chef. Together they created a thriving business in a unique location.

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What kind of events do you hold? Every kind, wedding receptions, corporate cocktail parties and dinners, debutante parties, team building events, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs – you name it, we can host it!

What’s the capacity of the space? We can host wedding receptions for up to 400 people or 500 for stand-up cocktail parties, but we can make the venue work for smaller groups, too.

What kind of catering do you offer? Everything is prepared fresh on site. Our chef Eric Perkins has a knack for making our clients happy, from wedding receptions to formal seated served dinners.

What makes the Riverview Room special? It’s a combination: the incredible staff, the breathtaking views and the indoor and outdoor capabilities of the space.

Is there anything you are excited about now? Yes, I’m working on an event with a group from Australia and I’m always working with local businesses and brides, which is wonderful.

Is there anything coming up that you want to tell us about? Yes! Soon we’ll be hosting a French Quarter Business Association luncheon.

This will be a great showcase of our new renovation.

Riverview Room 600 Decatur St., 4th Level 525-3000 (888) 236-8260 RiverviewRoom.com

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1. Walgreen’s hosted their annual fashion show at Children’s Hospital on October 7, 2016. WDSU’s Chief Meteorologist emceed the event, which featured a group of 12 Children’s Hospital oncology patients and their siblings to model their own unique styles. 2. Walgreen’s donated makeup and supplies for the “2016 Walgreen’s Fashion Show” at Children’s Hospital. The participants’ hair and makeup was done by stylists from Blo Blow Dry Bar and a New Orleans Fashion Week Representative came to show the models how to catwalk down the runway. 3. Dr. Jan Lancaster, Fr. Edwin Gros SJ, Carole Elliot and Jessica Dwyer celebrate the 125th anniversary of the Holy Name of Jesus School at the “Alumni Anniversary Party” in August, 2016. The event was sponsored by future alums and current seventh graders and included a display of 125 years of memorabilia.

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4. Sister Mary Padraic RSM, Margie Doskey and Courtney Maheu Krentel at the Holy Name of Jesus “125th Alumni Anniversary Party,” which began with a 10:30 a.m. Mass at the Holy Name of Jesus Church with a special blessing bestowed on all alumni who attended. 5. Don Ellis Jr. and Jamie Christovich pose together at Holy Name’s “125 Alumni Anniversary Party,” which was held at the school after a special Mass. The memorabilia on display included yearbooks, photographs, diplomas and old tuition bills.

6. Leah Chase and Ella Brennan sit together at the “Miss Ella” book party at Commander’s Palace to celebrate the launch of her memoir, Miss Ella of Commander’s Palace: I Don’t Want a Restaurant Where a Jazz Band Can’t Come Marching Through. Photo by Max Cusimano

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7. Ron Thompson and Thea Pagel attend the “Miss Ella” party, which featured a panel discussion literary agent Judith Weber, local food writer Marcelle Bienvenu, writer and co-collaborator Jerry Shriver, Owner of Brennan’s of Houston Alex Brennan-Martin, Leah Chase and author Ti Martin, who wrote the memoir of Ella Brennan. Photo by Max Cusimano 8. Alex Brennan-Martin poses with his wife, Robin, at Commander’s Palace for the “Miss Ella” book launch party. Author Ti Martin wrote the memoir of her mother’s life after years of trying to convince Brennan, who finally agreed at age 90. Photo by Max Cusimano 9. Cast members Janet Shea, Todd d’Amour and Elizabeth Daniels at the regional premier of Airline Highway, which opened up Southern Rep Theatre’s 30th season on September 14, 2016 with a sold-out show.

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10. Aimee Hayes, Southern Rep’s producing artistic director, and Lisa Amour, the director and playwright of Airline Highway celebrate after a successful opening night. The play tells the story of “quintessential New Orleans characters as they attend their friend’s “living funeral.” 11.

Dan and Jackie Silverman, co-founders of NOWCS stand with Executive Director Dawn Bradley-Fletcher and Event Co-Chair Cole Newton at “There’s No Place Like Home,” a fundraiser hosted by the New Orleans Women and Children’s Shelter. The evening included local food, a silent auction and live performances by Soul Brass Band and Johnny Sketch and the Dirty Notes. 12. Tracy Fortuné-Howard and Event Co-Chair Katie Patterson share a smile at The Women and Children’s Shelter’s event “There’s No Place Like Home,” on September 15, 2016 at the New Orleans Jazz Market. All proceeds from the event benefited the shelter.

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Watch this dynamic male vocal trio sing 1940s standards like “Chatanooga Choo Choo” and “Way Down Yonder in New Orleans” every Wednesday through June. The Stage Door Canteen, 945 Magazine St., 528-1943, NationalWW2Musem.org

Cirque du Soleil’s internationally renowned acrobats deliver another breathtaking performance in this show inspired by James Cameron’s blockbuster film AVATAR.Smoothie King Center, 1501 Dave Dixon Drive, 587-3663, SmoothieKingCenter.com

In a fundraiser for the UNO theatre department, enjoy a wide selection of scenes and show tunes performed by talented local performers. Nims Theater, 2000 Lakeshore Drive, 280-7469, UNO.edu/ COLA/Film-Theatre-Arts

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… And the Ball and All

A Few Good Men

Ricky Graham’s delightful Carnival romp returns to the Rivertown Theater just in time for Mardi Gras season.

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

New Orleans’ live, ongoing soap opera enters its 7th season as sisters Chanel and Cartier continue their outrageous adventures.

The Theatre at St. Claude, 2240 St. Claude Ave., 522-6545, SouthernRep.com

The brand-new Tim Baker theatre at Delgado Community College opens with Aaron Sorkin’s hit play (adapted into a movie starring Tom Cruise) about a shallow young attorney tasked with defending two Marines in a controversial court martial. Delgado Community College’s Tim Baker Theatre, 615 City Park Ave., 302-9117, NolaProject.com Through Feb. 12 Jelly’s Last Jam

The Tony-winning musical tells the life story of Jelly Roll Morton, a Creole American who’s often credited for creating jazz in New Orleans’ Storyville neighborhood.

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Join the LPO for a celebration of innovation and the German Romantics with guest conductor Andrew Grams.

Orpheum Theater, 129 Roosevelt Way, 523-6530, LPOmusic.com

The New Orleans Opera presents the classic musical thriller set in Victorian London and featuring wrongful imprisonment, mistaken identity, murder and revenge.

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An Evening of Dance with the Newcomb Dance Company

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See some of the hit TV show’s most popular dancers re-create some of the program’s most memorable moments, as well as debut exciting new choreography. The Saenger Theater, 1111 Canal St., 525-1052, SaengerNOLA.com

See some exciting new choreography from Tulane University’s faculty with performances by accomplished young dancers Dixon Hall, Tulane University. 314-7760, Tulane.edu/Liberal-Arts/ Theatre-Dance

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Royal Design Rex’s female artisans

By Seale Paterson

a King, the art direction of the Rex parade during the first half of the 20th century was led by women.

Ceneilla Bower Alexander moved to New Orleans with her husband, Rev. William Alexander, who became the pastor of the Prytania Street Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Alexander was the designer of Rex from 1911-1923, and her costume creations were known for their extravagance and grandeur.

Her float designs were so involved and detailed that, as a result, they were often not able to be executed by the sculptor or decorator.

Louis Andrews Fischer, named for her father, was a resident of the Pontalba Apartments in the French Quarter and was an active part of the growing literary and artistic lifestyle embraced there during the 112 st. charles Avenue february 2017

1920s. She first worked on costumes for Rex in 1919 as a Newcomb College art student, and then took over full design duties after Mrs. Alexander’s departure. She was witty and flamboyant, and these traits were reflected in her designs, which celebrated the mischief and comedy of Carnival and included elements of art deco, the Arts and Crafts Movement and more. Her last design – for the 1931 parade, “The Story of the Drama” – was the first parade to address theater, another of her great passions.

Leda Hincks Plauche, a New Orleans native from a large, wealthy Creole family, also attended Newcomb. Her family was very involved in Carnival; her husband was Captain of the Atlanteans for 40 years and her daughter served as royalty on multiple krewes. While she designed during the 1930s

and 1940s, her glamorous and vividly colorful designs didn’t reflect the times of economic hardship – and she was widely celebrated.

Yet another Newcomb College student, Alice Peak Reiss, took over Rex design from 1954-1968, creating detailed living works of art in bold colors and a whimsical, dreamy design style. Her first parade was taken on late in the season, as the other designer had taken ill; in just 4 weeks, she researched and designed an entire parade on the theme “George Washington.” n

The King of Rex is greeted by Mayor Chep Morrison on Mardi Gras Day 1953. The golden canopy and crown design of the Rex King float was designed by Leda Plauche in the mid-1930s. It is still used today.

Photo provided courtesy o f the Louisiana Division of the New Orleans Public Li brary.

While the King of Rex is always, well,