22 “MISSION POSSIBLE GALA” BENEFITS: New Orleans Medical Mission Services, Inc. EVENT INFO.: This event will raise money for equipment and services for the mission to serve underdeveloped countries, and will offer cocktails, dining, silent and live auctions and entertainment by the Louisiana Spice Band. TICKETS: $75/Ticket; Additional Individual and Sponsor Levels Available LOCATION: Generations Hall: 310 Andrew Higgins Blvd. CONTACT: 392-1934
22 “FESTIGALS STEP UP SECOND-LINE PARADE” BENEFITS: FestiGals EVENT INFO.: FestiGals invites you to step up to shine a light on heart disease and its impact on women. They are asking krewes, bands and interested ladies and gentlemen to lead the parade through the Vieux Carré to help raise money for the New Orleans Area American Heart Association in the most New Orleans way possible – with blinking boas, beads and neon attire. TICKETS: $35/Ticket LOCATION: New Orleans Jazz Museum: 400 Esplanade Ave. CONTACT: 524-1227
28 “JULEPS IN JUNE” BENEFITS: One Book One New Orleans EVENT INFO.: Guests can chat with literary guests of honor, be part of a contest for best hat and, of course, enjoy the famous mint juleps! Proceeds from this event will benefit OBONO’s community outreach efforts, as well as its annual festival, “Words & Music.” TICKETS: $75/Young Professional Ticket; $100/Ticket; $175/Couple Tickets; Sponsorships available LOCATION: Home of Leah Englehardt CONTACT: (205) 310-8537, OneBookNola.org
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BENEFITS: You Night Events EVENT INFO.: Join WGNO’s Kenny Lopez to support and celebrate 25 women who completed the six-month You Night Empowerment Training Program, which seeks to give the skills that help them overcome the physical and psychological challenges of cancer treatment through teamwork, coaching and professional modeling courses, while building strong interpersonal bonds with other survivors. TICKETS: $100/Ticket; $250/VIP Experience LOCATION: Contemporary Arts Center: 900 Camp St. CONTACT: (877) 591-5936, extension 3
FOURTH ANNUAL “CHICKEN JAM” BENEFITS: Al Copeland Foundation EVENT INFO.: Celebrate National Fried Chicken Day with entertainment Copeland’s Fried Chicken and food trucks and a Kids Area. TICKETS: $20/Ticket; $5/Kid 6 & Up; Free/Kid 5 & Under LOCATION: UNO Lakefront Arena: 6801 Franklin Ave. CONTACT: 620-3727, AlCopelandFoundation.org/chicken-jam-tickets
14 “MR. LEGS XIX” BENEFITS: Bridge House/Grace House EVENT INFO.: More than 15 contestants will compete for the coveted title of Mr. Legs by entertaining the crowd with their costumes and performances set to music. The title is awarded to the contestant who raises the most funds for Bridge House/Grace House. Food, bar, a silent auction and a raffle will also be offered. TICKETS: $50/Ticket in Advance; $65/Ticket at Door; $100/VIP Ticket LOCATION: Generations Hall: 310 Andrew Higgins Drive CONTACT: 821-7134
26 18TH ANNUAL “SUSAN G. KOMEN SUMMER CURE CHEFS WINE DINNER” BENEFITS: Susan G. Komen New Orleans EVENT INFO.: This annual event will honor five outstanding chefs who each prepare a delicious course paired with Wine Importers Extraordinaire. Komen New Orleans has funded over $6.4 million in local mission dollars for breast cancer screening, treatment and education projects since 1992. TICKETS: $300/Ticket; $3000+/Sponsor Table LOCATION: Windsor Court Hotel: 300 Gravier St. CONTACT: 455-7310
“YOU NIGHT CANCER SURVIVOR RUNWAY SHOW & CELEBRATION”
AUGUST 01-04 “2019 NEW ORLEANS ANTIQUES FORUM” BENEFITS: The Historic New Orleans Collection EVENT INFO.: This 12th installment, “Fancy Footwork,” will offer a series of educational and entertaining talks by renowned experts. Sessions are accessible to experienced collectors as well as beginning antiques enthusiasts and are designed to encourage the appreciation of decorative arts created in and imported through the Gulf Coast. TICKETS: N/A LOCATION: The Historic New Orleans Collection: 533 Royal St. CONTACT: 598-7146
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