House / Grace House’s thrift stores. TICKETS: N/A LOCATION: Rock ‘N’ Bowl CONTACT: 821-7134
16 “Get Yah Praise On”
BENEFITS: Audubon Nature Institute EVENT INFO.: A gospel music event
during Black History Month spotlighting local gospel and inspirational artists. TICKETS: Included with admission/ membership LOCATION: Audubon Zoo CONTACT: 581-4629, AudubonNatureInstitute.org
student-initiated moral and character education clubs on junior and senior high school campuses. All golfers will receive a golf polo, breakfast and awards lunch. TICKETS: $150/Ticket LOCATION: Beau Chene Country Club CONTACT: 885-0980
16 20th anniversary “Soul Revival”
BENEFITS: Legacy Donor Foundation EVENT INFO.: This annual event will
School: 7701 Walmsley Ave. CONTACT: 865-9401
honor Legacy Donor Foundation’s Founder, the late David Voelker, along with past board members, event chairs and hosts from its past 20 years. It will feature a musical revue with a Louisiana gospel choir, bands and DJ Rob Nice, alongside a feast of soul food. TICKETS: $100/ Ticket Under Age 35; $150/Ticket LOCATION: Port of New Orleans CONTACT: 558-8900, OrganAwareness.com/Soul-Revival
MARCH
16 “Temple Sinai Gala”
16 “Dominican Legacy Gala: Diamonds Are Forever” BENEFITS: St. Mary’s Dominican
High School
EVENT INFO.: N/A TICKETS: $95/Ticket; $300/Patron
Couple Ticket
LOCATION: St. Mary’s Dominican High
9-10 “Soul Fest”
BENEFITS: Audubon Nature Institute EVENT INFO.: This event is a two-day
family-oriented celebration of African American culture featuring live music and a wellness fair with handmade crafts, and soul and Creole cuisine available for purchase. TICKETS: Free with Admission/ Membership LOCATION: Audubon Zoo CONTACT: 581-4629, AudubonNatureInstitute.org
15 40th annual
“Lark in the Park”
BENEFITS: Friends of City Park EVENT INFO.: The annual fundraiser
will feature live music, cuisine from over 40 of New Orleans’ best restaurants, libations from Republic National Distributing, multiple live entertainers, a car raffle from Bryan Subaru, live and silent auctions and fireworks. All proceeds will benefit the revitalization of Storyland. TICKETS: $75/Ticket Under Age 35; $90/FOCP Members; $100/Ticket LOCATION: City Park CONTACT: 483-9376
15 17th annual “Next Generation Golf Tournament”
BENEFITS: Next Generation EVENT INFO.: This four-man scramble
event will benefiting the 52 Next Generation School Clubs across the Gulf South Region to establish
BENEFITS: Temple Sinai EVENT INFO.: The annual gala will
honor Cantor Joel Colman’s 20 years of service at Temple Sinai. TICKETS: $100/Ticket LOCATION: Temple Sinai CONTACT: 861-3693
16 “UNCF Mayor’s Masked Ball”
BENEFITS: United Negro College Fund, Inc EVENT INFO.: This ball is hosted by
UNCF and local corporate sponsors to involve celebrities, dignitaries, civic leaders, volunteers, educators and other supporters in the annual local fundraising activities of UNCF. The evening will include national live entertainment, dining provided by celebrity chefs, dancing, student testimonials and a parade of masks. TICKETS: $600/Ticket LOCATION: Hyatt Regency New Orleans CONTACT: 581-3794
19 35th annual “Mad Hatter’s Luncheon
BENEFITS: Women’s Guild of the New
Orleans Opera Guild Association EVENT INFO.: This annual luncheon features a fashion show by Saks Fifth Avenue, a Hat Contest and roving Alice and Wonderland characters. TICKETS: $110/Ticket; $130/Ticket at Runway Table LOCATION: Sheraton New Orleans CONTACT: 529-2278
21 “2019 Goldring-Woldenberg Major Donor Dinner”
BENEFITS: Jewish Federation of
Greater New Orleans EVENT INFO.: The GoldringWoldenberg Major Donor fêtes major donors to the Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans. Generously underwritten by Darryl and Louellen Berger and The Windsor Court Hotel, this event is open to those who make a minimum household gift of $10,000 to the Jewish Federation. TICKETS: $36/Ticket LOCATION: Windsor Court Hotel CONTACT: 780-5601
21 10th annual
“Harvest at Home”
BENEFITS: Second Harvest Food Bank EVENT INFO.: “Harvest at Home” is
designed to encourage conversation about hunger in our community, while providing support for Second Harvest; the campaign is centered on a fresh fruit or vegetable to symbolize the campaign, and anchored by a local guest chef and a signature recipe. Individuals are invited to contribute at the $250, $500, $1,000 levels and above, with an invitation to this event for each couple donating above $1,000. All donors receive a special gift bag delivered to their home that includes the chefs’ featured recipe and a special culinary treat, a cookbook, materials on hunger and Second Harvest, and a “Harvest at Home” yard sign to visibly show their support of the food bank. TICKETS: $1,000+/Couple Reception Ticket; Multiple Contribution Levels LOCATION: Private Home CONTACT: 729-2820
22 36th annual “French
Quarter Festival Gala”
BENEFITS: French Quarter Festivals, Inc. EVENT INFO.: This annual party serves
as a fundraiser for the nonprofit event producer, French Quarter Festivals, Inc.’s, musician fund. The party will feature a full dinner and an open bar courtesy of Abita Brewing Company and Brown-Forman. TICKETS: $155-$500/Ticket LOCATION: City of New Orleans Steamboat CONTACT: 522-5730
22 “2019 Drafts for Crafts”
BENEFITS: The National WWII Museum EVENT INFO.: This annual fundraiser
organized by The National WWII Museum’s Young Benefactors serves as a platform for the museum’s ongoing efforts to restore significant WWII macroartifacts, including 1943 Ford-American LaFrance Fire Truck, a macro-artifact in the Museum’s collection that will be used to educate the public about service on the American Home Front. The Fire
Truck will be restored as an Army fire engine and will help museum visitors interpret the broad range of occupations and tasks needed to win the war. TICKETS: Various LOCATION: The National WWII Museum CONTACT: 528-1944, extension 330, DraftsForCrafts.org
23-24 “Annual Shotgun House Tour”
BENEFITS: Preservation Resource
Center
EVENT INFO.: This self-guided tour
features seven private residences that showcase the livability and versatility of New Orleans’ beloved shotgun houses. TICKETS: $20/PRC Members; $30/ Ticket in Advance; $35/Ticket Day-of LOCATION: Headquartered at St. Katharine Drexel School CONTACT: 581-7032, PRCNO.org
23 “Art & Soul”
BENEFITS: NOCCA Institute EVENT INFO.: This year, guests will enjoy
treats from dozens of local restaurants; a massive silent auction offering vacation packages, experiences and art; and entertainment from Alexis & The Samurai, the Sasha Masakowski Family Quartet, and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band (all of which feature NOCCA alumni!). TICKETS: $50+/Ticket LOCATION: NOCCA CONTACT: NOCCAInstitute.com/ artandsoul
23 “2019 Opus Ball: A Tribute to Fats Domino”
BENEFITS: Louisiana Philharmonic
Orchestra
EVENT INFO.: This annual ball will
feature local heritage and musical history, with the Carlos Miguel Prieto conducting LPO in a performance of Fats Domino’s greatest hits. There will also be a Patron Party, a seated three-course dinner, dancing and live auction led by Erik Paulsen. TICKETS: $125-$10,000/Ticket LOCATION: Sheraton Hotel CONTACT: 523-3593
23 “Keeping Our Promises Gala” BENEFITS: Daughters of Charity
Foundation of New Orleans
EVENT INFO.: This annual event will
include live entertainment, food, drinks, the Inspired Cross Awards presentation, a silent auction with some unique offerings and much more. TICKETS: $100/Ticket; $175/Patron Ticket LOCATION: The National WWII Museum CONTACT: 212-9544