St. Charles Avenue September 2014

st. charles avenue magazine

september 2014

september 2014

Ochsner Cancer Institute’s “Moonlight & Miracles”

Fashionable New Orleanians

Registry of Charitable Events: Sept.-Dec.

Tom and gala chairperson Gayle Benson with Ochsner President and CEO Warner L. Thomas for Ochsner Cancer Institute’s “Moonlight & Miracles” gala.

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Though only in its second year, “Moonlight & Miracles� is quickly becoming one of the most talked about fundraisers in a city known for its dedication to local nonprofits.

Chaired by Gayle Benson, the gala is held to raise awareness and funds for the Ochsner Cancer Institute and its programs.

The Ochsner Cancer Network is the largest system in the Gulf South to provide multidisciplinary care for both adult and pediatric cancer patients, who receive their care in the state-of-the-art Gayle and Tom Benson Cancer Center. In 2012 alone, Ochsner diagnosed and treated nearly 3,200 patients.

Ochsner President and CEO Warner L. Thomas promises a grand evening of entertainment, food, raffles and auctions on the turf of the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Friday, November 14, beginning at 6 p.m.

For more information and to purchase tickets, call 842-7125 or visit Ochsner.org/MiraclesGala/. n

Photographed by Michael C. Hebert Special thanks to Stafford Maestri, Director of Public Relations, Ochsner Health System

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contents features 22 Wild Fun

The 37th annual “Whitney Zoo-To-Do.”

24 A Symphonic Feast

The LPO’s “Fabergé Opus Ball”

26 The Beat Goes On

New Orleans Jazz Orchestra’s “The Big Beat” Gala.

28 Fashionable Fundraising

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The Men and Women of Fashion honored fashion and philanthropy.

30 The Fête Before the Festival

French Quarter Festival’s 2014 “Opening Gala”

32 Sharing the Gift of Music

Tipitina’s Foundation’s “Instruments A Comin’.”

34 Supporting Support

Catholic Charities’ ACCESS annual “Jazz Brunch.”

36 Awarding Entrepreneurs

New Orleans entrepreneurs honored at awards ceremony and gala.

38 A Trio of Angels

Project Lazarus honors “Guardian Angels” at annual gala.

40 Toasting Toussaint

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Documentary film premiere of Toussaint: A Tribute.

42 Charitable Events Registry

September­-December

48 Giving in Vogue

Five fashionable New Orleanians celebrate beloved charities.

54 Fall Gallery Guide

Eleven members of the local art scene show us what’s new.

48 Reorganizing for Fall

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Home design & organization tips from 10 local experts

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in every issue 8

A Note From Bev

10 Cruisin’ the Crescent 12 Skin Deep The Shutters to Your Soul: The importance of eyebrows

14 Kids Play Gathering in Groups: Baty Landis’ Friday Night Happy Hours

16 What’s Hot Fall Fashion Accessories

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18 On the Menu

Fishing for More than a Compliment: Chef Agnes Bellet of Hotel Mazarin’s La Louisiane event room’s Sautéed Fish Fillet Louisiane.

20 The Dish

Very Vegan: Embracing the “diet of the depraved”

62 Vintage Wedding Ann Lowenstein to Morris Edwin Burka

64 With This Ring Palley – Burka

66 Young Bloods

Emerging Philanthropists of New Orleans: Co-Chairs Bonita Robertson and Chandler Nutik

67 Student Activist

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Zachary Pomet: Brother Martin High School

68 Shop Talk

Allison Maxwell: Owner, Pelican Coast Clothing Company

69 Shop Talk

Kimberly S. Kiger: Owner & Designer, KSK Designs

70 Snapshots 77 OnStage Calendar 80 Nostalgia Applauding the Aquacade: From Aquabelles to pigs,

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this water-focused entertainment was extremely popular

New Orleans’ definitive social magazine September 2014 / Volume 18 / Issue 4

Editorial Executive Editor Bev Church Editor Morgan Packard Art Director Sarah George contributing editor Mirella Cameran Beauty Columnist Cat Wall Aschaffenburg Society Columnist Shelby Westfeldt Mills Associate Editors Lauren LaBorde, Melanie Warner Spencer web Editor Kelly Massicot Intern Lexi Wangler, Ashley Monaghan advertising senior Account Executive Brittany Brady (504) 830-7248, Brittany@MyNewOrleans.com

Account Executive Kaleigh Porcelli (504) 830-7226, Kaleigh@myneworleans.com

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

A Publication of Renaissance Publishing, LLC Printed in USA 110 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Ste. 123 Metairie, LA 70005 (504) 828-1380 The entire contents of this magazine are copyrighted by Renaissance Publishing, LLC, Š 2014 with all rights reserved. Reproduction or use, without permission, of editorial or graphic content in any manner is prohibited. St. Charles Avenue is not responsible for photos or artwork and assumes that all releases have been cleared upon submission to the magazine. St. Charles Avenue is published monthly

by Renaissance Publishing, LLC, 110 Veterans Blvd., Ste. 123, Metairie, La. 70005, (504) 828-1380. It is the policy of this magazine to employ people on the basis of their qualifications and with assurance of equal opportunity and treatment regardless of race, color, creed, sex, age, sexual orientation, religion, national origin or handicap.

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A NOTE FROM BEV

Save the Dates!

“Moonlight and Miracles” is definitely becoming one of the most important fundraisers in the city! Thanks so much to Gayle and Tom Benson and Ochsner CEO Warner Thomas for gracing our cover. “Moonlight and Miracles” raises awareness and funds for Ochsner Cancer Institute programs. Mark your calendar for November 14 – the gala will be held on the turf of the Mercedes-Benz Superdome starting at 6 p.m., and you’ll be treated to an extraordinary night of entertainment, fabulous food, raffles and auctions. The Gayle and Tom Benson Cancer Center at Ochsner provides a state-ofthe-art treatment center which each year has treated almost 3,200 patients. This is truly a night you don’t want to miss!

Look for our Fashionable New Orleanians this month! I love this feature because the recipients get to dress as though they

were going to their favorite fundraiser. They also tell you where they love to shop and tips on dress codes and in which fashions they’re most comfortable. Thanks this year to Jibari Greer, Dr. Deirdre Hooper, Richard Lee Mathis, Marilyn Rusovich and Katy Weil!

Speaking of favorite fundraisers, this issue includes our Registry of Charitable Events Calendar for September to December. St. Charles Avenue is the place to look for dates and times of your favorite charity, so don’t forget to let us know when your event will take place!

Our big fundraiser, sponsored by our parent company Renaissance Publishing LLC, is “Wine, Dine & Design” a tablescapes event that will be held on October 2 from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Audubon Tea Room and will benefit Operation Home Front and its wounded warrior

program. Fifteen designers are creating unbelievable tables complete with favors for each attendee to take home. Patron tickets are $250, and you’ll be treated to champagne, wine, lunch and ideas for your next party! There are only 50 tickets left, so call Cheryl Lemoine at 830-7232 right now and reserve your place! Thanks so much to our major sponsor Whitney Bank.

See all the details on pages 72-73, including all of the designers who care so much about supporting our returning veterans!

Also this month, for the first time in our history, our featured “With This Ring” wedding and our “Vintage Wedding” feature the same family: the Burkas. Look to pages 62 and 64 for all the details!

With school starting, we all have time to get ourselves, our homes and our offices back in shape. Check out our feature

on Home Organization for tips on updating your home with beautiful organizational tools that you’ll actually use. Now that your house is in order, you’ll want to read our local Gallery Guide to add art and objéts d’art to your home, and to discover new art and artists at their September shows.

Happy (almost) fall!

Bev

On June 9, 2008, Dr. Colin Goodier was training on his bicycle on River Road in Baton Rouge for an upcoming triathlon when he was struck from behind by a speeding truck and killed. LSU Med School has set up a scholarship in Colin’s name for an incoming fourth year resident. A golf tournament has been held each year around his birthday at Audubon Golf Course to raise funds towards this scholarship.

This year the seventh annual “Colin Goodier Golf Tournament” will be held Friday, September 26, with a shotgun start at 1:30, and will feature two football raffles – one signed by Jimmy Graham and another signed by the men of the Manning family.

The tournament is completely run by volunteers and all proceeds go directly to Colin’s scholarship fund. To find out more about the tournament or the scholarship or to just make a donation to the fund, please contact Nicette Goodier at nggoodier@aol.com

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cruisin’ the crescent

By Shelby Westfeldt mills

This issue marks my third year writing “Crusin’ the Crescent,” and sadly this will be my last column. I am expecting my first child this month and have come to terms with the fact that my social life is about to change – drastically! As I prepare for the great adventure that is called motherhood, I’ve also looked back on my time writing and how much I’ve learned from it.

I knew early on that I wanted to write about friends and family, but mostly my love for New Orleans. I had no idea when I started this journey how many incredible things I would discover about this great city, things I can’t wait to pass on to my child.

I am so grateful to St. Charles Avenue for allowing me to write about what I love and for giving me this wonderful opportunity. My enthusiasm for this city has always been my motivation, but it’s the people in my life who have influenced how I put it on paper.

My friends and family have been the biggest source of inspiration for me. From my husband, to my mom, to my best friends from Pre-Kindergarten, I’ve loved seeing the city through your eyes. Thank you for letting me pick your brains.

There is one other person that really has inspired me and kindled my passion for New Orleans at a young age, my dad. My dad has lived here his whole life, and unless you ask him about property taxes or potholes he might be New Orleans’ biggest fan.

He was the first person who opened my eyes to what makes New Orleans special: its people. In the end it’s the people that truly make this city great.

Thank you for your support and Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler!

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Smith Diano, designer for the clothing line bySMITH, had a big summer. She took her Spring/Fall 2014 collection on the road across the Southeast in a vintage Airstream trailer. She hosted events with other local artists in Dallas, Fairhope, Mobile, Montgomery and Birmingham, and also stopped by New Orleans. The event, which was held at an Uptown home, also featured Ellen L Jewelry and Holly Mabry Poole art.

While shoppers browsed, they noshed on nachos and sliders

by The Boxcar and stayed cool with watermelon snow balls. For more information about bySMITH, visit BySmithCollection.com.

1. Smith Diano shows off her colorful collection in the Airstream 2. Holly Mabry Poole displays her art.

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“One-by-one, two-by-two come, to Wyatt’s petting zoo!” Wyatt Milano celebrated his fist birthday with a backyard petting zoo jubilee.

The party, which featured an assortment of animals including chickens, goats and turtles from Zoo 2 U, was held at his grandparents’ house and had plenty of entertainment.

Guests enjoyed Plum Street snow balls and nibbled on finger sandwiches while learning about the different animals. Wyatt was very excited to dig into his giraffe cake after he was serenaded. At the end of the event, partygoers were given animal crackers as a favor so they could take a little zoo home with them.

4 3. Wyatt and Mary Wyatt Milano with one of the many animals 4. Kerry Milano, Marin, Peter and Carrie Castaing with Adair Vulevich and John Marshall 5. Mary Wyatt helps birthday boy Wyatt blow out his candles

Heard something interesting for “cruisin’ the crescent?”

If so, please send it to: St. Charles Avenue, 110 Veterans Blvd., Suite 123, Metairie, LA 70005 or email: Shelby@MyNewOrleans.com

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skin deep

By Cat Wall Aschaffenburg

The truth is: crow’s feet – along with fine lines, wrinkles and dark spots – have created a tremendous moneymaking opportunity for the beauty industry. Sadly, there’s no long-term solution for these concerns, unless you want to talk about cosmetic dermatology. Put simply it’s going to take some time and dedication to see an improvement in your wrinkles and lines – and even then, they won’t just “disappear.”

On the other hand, voluptuous, well-shaped brows make an immediate difference in your perceived age. If such a thing as an anti-aging miracle exists, it’s a brow makeover.

The Shutters to Your Soul The importance of eyebrows Want to know a simple makeup trick that can make you look younger in minutes?

Look at your eyebrows.

Did you know that thinning eyebrows are one of the very first visible signs of aging? Unlike the crow’s feet and laugh lines that we’ve been trained to fear, eyebrow loss is somewhat a silent assassin.

Eyebrows are like shoes: You don’t notice them unless they’re

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exquisitely right or disastrously wrong. With that in mind, when it comes to your own eyebrows, unless they’ve gone missing already, you’re probably not concerned. If you’re like most, you chalk up your aging appearance to those dreaded crow’s feet, and in turn spend tons of money and time in pursuit of a miracle cure that will turn back the clock on your complexion.

Brow Loss Facts Eyebrow loss tends to affect most people when they’re in their 30s, peaking by the age of about 45. But those who have tweezed avidly at any point in their lives will be hit the hardest. And age isn’t brow loss’s sole trigger. Certain medications – such as birth control and Prozac – can cause hormonal shifts that lead to loss, as can pregnancy, menopause and thyroid issues.

Brow Prep First, comb out brows with a brush – try a clean mascara wand. Examine brows for any sparse spots.

Pick a Pencil or a Shade Pencils and powders tend to stick to skin, not to hair, so if you don’t have a lot of hair you’ll want to shade in the skin where hair should grow. Hard pencils tend to be too waxy, so select a soft pencil that’s a shade lighter than your brows, and a powder that matches the color of brows. If brows are super fair, choose a pencil that’s a shade darker than your natural brows.

Pencil Fill Use the pencil to fill in the sparse spots with short, feathery strokes. Your pencil should be super soft, but if you have a pencil that’s too hard, warm the tip up by rubbing it between your fingers. Apply in

the direction of hair growth. The key here is not to create a definite line, but to create the short stroke appearance of hair. Be careful not to pencil in the entire brow, which will result in an unnatural look.

A great pencil is the Hourglass Arch Brow Sculpting Pencil – I like that it has a brush on one end to groom the brows into place.

Brow Powder Dip an angled

brush or a clean mascara wand in powder shadow. Brush the powder along the brows. It should stick to the pencil, while also acting to blend in the color perfectly. For more staying powder, dampen the brush slightly before dipping it into color. One of my all time favorites is the Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Powder Duo. I always finish by using a brush to give a more natural finish.

Two is Better Than One You can try

two colors when filling in brows: A light powder where brows are thickest and a darker shade for the tail ends. My current brow palette is by Too Faced Brow Envy Brow Shaping & Defining Kit (it comes with everything and stencils, too).

Set To keep brows in place, I like MAKE UP FOR EVER Brow Seal Transparent Eyebrow Gel, or you can try a spritz of hairspray on your finger and brush onto the brow.

Shape Fuller brows are preferable to skinny ones. Have eyebrows shaped by a pro every four weeks.

Use a good tweezer (Tweezerman is a hands-down favorite), to clean up the hairline in between visits. Also be conservative about tweezing – it’s easy to get carried away and if you’ve over-plucked, it will take a few months to a couple years for hair to grow back. If getting the perfect shape on both sides proves difficult, then use a brow stencil; it’s so easy and is like getting a brow consultation from Anastasia, the Beverly Hills “Queen of Eyebrows!” n

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kids play

By lynne gibbons

Gathering in Groups Baty Landis’ Friday Night Happy Hours The best resource for great ideas for any mom is usually other moms. This was definitely the case when I met Baty Landis. When she isn’t keeping up with her three young children – who range in age from 2 to 6 years old – she’s busy raising money for nonprofits in our area. So when weekends roll around, Landis and her husband relish in the opportunity to unwind and connect with each other as well as friends and family. Thus the idea for Friday Night Happy Hour was born. For years, Landis has issued a Friday night invitation to friends, family, school families and work associates. Of course the group has evolved and changed over the years as more friends married and stared families. Once the

quantity of children outnumbered that of the adults, the Friday gatherings began incorporating a fun activity for the kids, keeping them entertained and expending any remaining energy they might have before bedtime beckons.

Since the group of people assembled can vary from week to week, the night typically begins with the children introducing themselves to anyone they don’t know. Less than a minute after handshakes are completed, newfound friends are running around the yard laughing together.

On this particular night they were anxious to get started on a gardening activity. Landis had purchased flowering zinnia and ivy for the willing workers to plant in

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the bed along her front porch. The kids diligently removed any stray weeds, prepared the soil and dug holes for the new plants. In about a half-hour, the garden had an entire new look! The children showed all the signs – dirty knees, muddy hands and huge smiles – of pride and satisfaction in a job well done.

Soon after the garden makeover was finished, the attention turned to dinner. Landis assures me that feeding this crew is actually one of the easiest parts in hosting the get-together. I was skeptical of this until I realized that no one stops by empty handed. Realizing long ago that trying to shop and cook for such a crowd every week would make the party too stressful to host with any sort of regularity, Landis

enlisted the help of the other participants. I assumed there would be lengthy email chains organizing what everybody would be bringing every Friday, but I couldn’t have been more mistaken. The Landis crew take a far more laid back approach: Everybody simply brings something. It may be something to eat, something to drink or simply something with which to entertain the junior set. If your day gets too busy, delivery works fine, too.

It is also easy to see how perfectly the name, Friday Night Happy Hour, fits this recurring event. When you hang out on Baty Landis’ Mid-City porch, everyone is happy! n

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what’s hot

by morgan packard

Fall Fashion Accessories

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Sometimes all you need to take a ho-hum transitional outfit – because while September means cooler weather for many people, often in New Orleans it stays hot here well into “fall” – is the perfect accessory. Be ready to look like you just stepped out of the pages of your favorite fashion magazine by adding one – or a few – of these accessories to your closet.

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1. The dress to base all your accessories around, this Audrey Mini Dress in Trashy Diva’s exclusive Grand Fleur Collection will take you from day to night and from summer to fall. Trashy Diva, 537 Royal St. & 2048 Magazine St., 299-3939, TrashyDiva.com 2. Looking as good with your favorite beach cover-up as it does a tuxedo suit, this necklace will upgrade your outfit without breaking the bank. Haus 131, 5517 Magazine St., 885-2333, Haus131. com 3. Pair this Chelsea tote in ruby Bedford by MZWallace with your favorite dark denim and a crisp white blouse for an outfit that will turn heads. Perlis Ladies’ Boutique, 6070 Magazine St., 895-8661, Perlis.com 4. Be comfortable and chic at your favorite game in these black-and-gold mirrored sunglasses by Krewe du Optic; NFL-approved cross-body bags and fitted “Team NOLA” shirt, all by Flying Fox; and black “Double Up” Keds – all locally designed. Feet First, 4122 Magazine St., 899-6800; 526 Royal St., 569-0005; 200 Metairie Road, Suite 102, Metairie, 324-9124; FeetFirstStores.com 5. Top off your favorite look with this rugged yet feminine felt hat; you’ll catch everyone’s head turning. Haute Boutique, 725 Magazine St., 522-8687, HauteNola.com 16 | St. Charles Avenue September 2014

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made from an antique furniture drawer pull with copper chain tassels and crystal rhinestone details, with a chain comprised of vintage Lucite, glass beads and gold. Jess Leigh Jewels, 644-8462, JessLeighJewels.com 7. This Guess black faux-leather San Jose satchel includes polished hardware and a red zippered trim that can be dressed up or down, and will lend an air of refinement and edginess to any outfit. Guess Factory Store, The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk, 500 Port of New Orleans Place, Suite 146, 523-9244, GuessFactory.com 8. Every outfit needs a little bling, and this 14 karat gold and diamond “X” ring – containing round brilliant cut diamonds prong set in an “X” design – gives some shine and edge to your look – even if you’re rocking workout clothes. Hiller Jewelry, 923 Metairie Road, Metairie, 837-8200, HillerJewelry.com 9. Pull your look together, literally, with these NOLA Couture belts in a variety of patterns, including LSU paws, Saints fleurs-de-lis and Tulane green waves. NOLA Couture, 2928 Magazine St., 319-5959, NolaCouture.com saintcharlesavenue.com | 17

on the menu

REcipe Sautéed Fish Fillet Louisiane 4 White fish fillets (i.e. flouder, Dover sole, drum, etc.), 6-8 ounces each 2 Bananas ½ Red bell pepper, medium 1 Tomato, small 2 Tablespoons parsley, chopped ½ Lemon, juiced 4 Tablespoons canola oil 5 Tablespoons butter 5 Tablespoons all-purpose flour (optional) Salt White pepper, ground

Fishing for More than a Compliment Chef Agnes Bellet of Hotel Mazarin’s La Louisiane event room’s Sautéed Fish Fillet Louisiane.

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On open fire burner, burn skin of red bell pepper on every side. Put in a container with tight lid (steam will help to clean and remove burnt skin later). Remove all burnt skin. Cut pepper in half and clean out seeds. Chop into small pieces and reserve.

Cut tomato into quarters. Remove seeds so you’re left with meat and skin only. Dice and reserve.

Cut banana in half with skin on. Slice each half in three lengthwise, so you’re left with six pieces.

Remove skin.

Season fish fillets with salt and pepper. Dust fish on both sides with flour (optional). In a preheated sauté pan, heat oil and 1 Tablespoon butter. Add fillets and cook on both sides until fish has a nice golden brown exterior. Plate fish. Remove half of the oil and butter mixture from sauté pan.

Sauté banana slices (three per fish), on each side. Place sautéed slices on top of fish. Sauté red bell pepper, then add tomato. After 5 minutes add remaining butter (4 Tablespoons) until butter starts sizzling and turning light brown. Add lemon juice, parsley and salt to taste. Top fillets with hot butter sauce.

Serves 4

La Louisiane Bar & Catering Venue 725 Iberville St. 200-3111 LaLouisiane.com

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the dish

By jyl benson

TRY THIS

Spicy Tofu at Lilly’s Café

Who among us doesn’t want to dine like royalty then pay like a pauper?

During September 8-14, more than 50 restaurants will participate in the annual Restaurant Week, during which diners can partake of two-course luncheons for $20 or less and three-course evening repasts for $39 or less. Participating restaurants include all of both chef Emeril Lagasse’s and chef John Besh’s restaurants, as well as Commander’s Palace, Ruth’s Chris, SoBou, Le Foret and many more.

The week will kick off with an open fête at The Chicory, during which guests can sample “sneak peeks” from the specialty menus. For more information, visit WeLiveToEatNola.com

that plagued her from time to time, and she no longer seems to be at the mercy of the hormones that could once set the house afire.

I have accepted that this new lifestyle is more than a fad but I’ve missed the input of my favorite dining companion. We recently set out to identify some “mainstream” restaurants with vegan offerings beyond the afterthoughts of mixed vegetable plates and fruit bowls.

Lacking both dairy and animal protein, the Vegetarian Roti at The Rum House is big enough for two to share. The soft, fresh bread is stuffed with flavorful

Very Vegan Embracing the “diet of the depraved” Last spring I overheard chef Leah Chase address a group of students at Dooky Chase Restaurant: “I understand we’ve got some vegans here today. I think y’all are weird!

I was vegan before it was cool – during the wars. Now what am I going to feed you?”

By the time she was 4, my daughter Cecilia made waiters chuckle when she ordered the medium rare steak upon which she pretty much sustained

herself: “Four minutes on each side, no more. If it’s overcooked I won’t touch it.” I was charmed.

Newly 17, in January my omnivore went full-on vegan.

Once the “Diet of the Depraved,” (to paraphrase Percy Shelley) vegan food culture has taken hold as an increasingly popular lifestyle choice here in the land of fried chicken and oysters. Eight months into her new lifestyle Cecilia has lost a few pesky pounds, overcome her insomnia as well the minor acne

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curried vegetables, wilted spinach and creamy coconut mango rice. It comes with a side of fresh sweet potato chips.

The spicy tofu appetizer at Lilly’s Café is intense and satisfying,

pairing small fried cubes of firm tofu with a fiery glaze of chilies, ginger and scallions and a bowl of Lilly’s incomparably perfect steamed jasmine rice.

The vegan pho, egg rolls and spring rolls are also far more than mere afterthoughts.

Not surprisingly, Photo Tau Bay has a lengthy selection of fresh vegetable dishes, but it’s the vegan pho that gets my vote as the standout. Like the rest of

their broths, the one used for the vegan soup is rich and complex with faint hints of star anise and cinnamon serving as a backdrop to screamingly fresh herbs, vegetables, and cubes of marinated and fried tofu.

Home of the “baco,” Ba Chi Canteen offers the tasty Vietnamese taco-like things stuffed with a choice of curried tofu, creamy spicy tofu, sweet chili tofu or honey ponzo tofu with pickled ginger. Each satisfying

little package is a mere $2.95, making a sampler plate entirely within reach. Ba Chi also has an impressive selection of vegan noodle bowls, pho, bahn-mi and some fun appetizers. All varieties of the absolutely not vegan chicken wings (spicy lemongrass, Saigion and garlic butter) are excellent.

The Soon Doo Boo Ji Gae at Little Korea looks a bit off-putting.

Essentially a miso stew, the concoction hits the table in a sputtering little cauldron filled with simmering broth, vegetables and a pudding-like substance that I soon learned as unfermented soft tofu. As flavorful and compelling as it is strange to behold, the heat of the soup is cut by tossing in some of the chilled, fermented kimchi that comes on the side. n

Ba Chi Canteen: 7900 Maple St., 373-5628 Lilly’s Café: 1813 Magazine St., 599-9999 Little Korea: 3301 S. Claiborne Ave., 821-5006 Pho Tau Bay: 113 Westbank Expressway, Suite C, 368-9846, PhoTauBayRestaurant.com

The Rum House: 3128 Magazine St., 941-7560, RumHouseNola.com

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philanthropic fun

by Elizabeth Heideman

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Wild Fun The 37th annual “Whitney Zoo-To-Do.” On May 2, the 37th annual Whitney Zoo-To-Do brought a glamorous night of philanthropy and fun to the Audubon Zoo and Tea Room. Since the 1970s, the “Whitney Zoo-To-Do,” this year chaired by Michele T. Reynoir, and “Zoo-To-Do for Kids” have raised funds for one of America’s premier zoos. This year proceeds from both zoo events helped fund the zoo’s new, exciting exhibit “Gator Run,” which is scheduled to open in 2015.

Audubon Tea Room, which sported decor inspired by Louisiana cypress swamps, hosted a separate patron party throughout the night. At the main to-do, scrumptious fare delighted guests, including alligator Caesar salad from The Columns Hotel, shrimp Regua from Antoine’s Restaurant and peanut butter chocolate pie from Feelings Cafe. New Orleans is known for its cocktails, and the Whitney Zoo-To-Do did not disappoint; the event’s Absolut signature cocktail was aptly named “Gator Tracks.”

Live music and entertainment from mega-performers Party on the Moon, Brass-a-holics, Sasha Masakowski and the Lafourche Cajun Trio kept guests on their feet. Attendees also bid on a silent auction, which included a lavish pair of 18 karat white gold and diamond pavé huggie earrings valued at $20,000, donated by Friend and Company. n

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event at a glance What: “Whitney Zoo-To-Do,” benefiting Audubon Zoo When: Friday, May 2 Where: Audubon Tea Room

1. Jinx and Carl J. Chaney of Whitney Bank with Chairman Michele Reynoir and Kevin Clifford 2. Sally Forman, Board Chairman Leslie Gottsegen and President and CEO Ron Forman 3. Carmen and Commission President J. Kelly Duncan with Marty Quist of Tidewater Inc. and Kathy Quist 4. Clifton and Elizabeth LeBlanc of LEXUS of New Orleans 5. Past Chairmen, aka the Whitney Zoo-To-Do Queens 6. Junior Patron Chairman Hyder Brewster, Archie and Past-Chairman Olivia Manning and Junior Patron Chairman Caitlin Brewster

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philanthropic fun

by Elizabeth Heideman

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A Symphonic Feast The LPO’s “Fabergé Opus Ball.”

The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra hosted its “Fabergé Opus Ball” on Saturday, April 12. The ball gave local music lovers the chance to see some very special guests: pianist Lola Astanova and conductor Jahja Long,who joined the LPO in delivering a spectacular Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No. 2. Astanova is a world-renowned, Russian-born pianist who has been playing since she was 8 years old.

A patron party opened the celebrations for the evening, featuring champagne and a chance to enjoy the restored Civic Theater lobby. Astanova and Long’s concert then took place in the Civic’s grand concert hall. The end of the special concert did not signal the end of the evening, however. The festivities continued at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans Hotel, with a performance by jazz vocalist Phillip Manuel.

The Hyatt Regency served a three-course meal to accompany the overall magnificent evening. In addition to wining, dining and listening to great music, guests also had the opportunity to take part in a fantastic live auction, emceed by Angela Hill, which included a complimentary dinner at La Boca restaurant and a round-trip travel package from Delta Airlines and Sheraton Park Lane Hotel. n

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1. Paul Leaman and Marilyn Dittmann with Paulette and Frank Stewart 2. Hugh Long and Susan Krinsky with Henrietta and Walter Harris 3. Carol Hall, Juan Barona and Donna Klein 4. Barbara Sands and Courtney Sarpy 5. Al and Penny Baumer with Nancy and Dr. Stephen Hales 6. Misook Boyd and Orchestra CEO James Boyd

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The Beat Goes On New Orleans Jazz Orchestra’s “The Big Beat” Gala.

The New Orleans Jazz Orchestra (NOJO) kept the beat going strong with its annual “Big Beat” concert and gala on April 17 at the Royal Sonesta Hotel.

Since 2002, when Grammy Award-winning musician Irvin Mayfield Jr. founded the orchestra, NOJO has been committed to the preservation and cultivation of jazz music in the city of its birth.

On April 16, the previous evening, NOJO held an exclusive patron preview party at Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse. The next day, guests returned for a largerthan-life night at the Royal Sonesta.

Celebrity journalist Soledad O’Brien, along with David Schulingkamp, graciously hosted the gala, which honored the “masters of the New Orleans piano tradition.” This meant a special presentation by NOJO honoring the renowned pianists Dr. Allen Toussaint and Dr. John, whose funky hits have dominated the music scene for decades. Another living legend, Ellis Marsalis, was on-hand throughout the night as a special guest. And of course, the evening would not have been complete without honoring Fats Domino. Davell Crawford, whose smooth and powerful vocals have captivated audiences for years, sang a special tribute to Domino.

Following the cocktail hour, Irvin Mayfield Jr. and NOJO treated guests to a spectacular seated concert. n

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event at a glance What: “The Big Beat,” benefitting the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra When: Thursday, April 17 Where: The Royal Sonesta Hotel

1. Troy Sawyer and Stacey Debose 2. Lauren Del Rio, Abhisher Bhansali and Alessandra Macfarlane 3. Malcolm Ehrhardt, Dan Packer and Ronald Markham 4. Stephanie Mayne, Logan Gaskill, Soledad O’Brien and Kelisha Garrett 5. Rita Bautista, Casius Pealer and Libra LaGrone 6. Karl Connor, Christine Guillory and State Representative Jared Brossett

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Fashionable Fundraising The Men and Women of Fashion honored fashion and philanthropy.

On April 10, the Men and Women of Fashion held their annual “Prix d’Elegance Luncheon” at the Hilton Riverside Hotel. Every year, this organization honors the bestdressed men and women, as well as leading philanthropists and business leaders in New Orleans. The luncheon benefitted the Ballet Resource and Volunteer Organization, which assists the New Orleans Ballet Association and its mission to provide education and scholarship funds to deserving dancers.

The event was chaired by Sandra Chaisson and emceed by Juli Miller Hart. Lee Giorgio, president of Men of Fashion, and Jacquee Carvin, president of Women of Fashion, were on-hand to honor the best-dressed honorees.

With New Orleans’ unofficial title of “Hollywood South,” the luncheon’s theme, ”The Golden Age of Hollywood,” was appropriate. The event featured a fashion show with pieces from Chatta Box boutique and Jeff’s Haberdashery. In addition, guests enjoyed a three-course feast that featured Louisiana crawfish tails, Chappapeela Farms’ duck-leg confit and baba au rhum, with a praline rum glaze, for dessert.

Guests bid also on premier auction items, including antique pearl-and-gold jewelry by Friend and Company, as well as a four-night European adventure. n

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event at a glance What: “Prix d’Elegance Awards Luncheon,” benefiting Men and Women of Fashion and BRAVO When: Thursday, April 10 Where: Hilton Riverside Hotel

1. Debbie Byrd, R.K. Hoddinott, Cindy Cenac and Juan Barona 2. Nancy Claypool, Scott Sewell and Gayle Dellinger 3. Cheryl Mintz and Brett Bauman 4. Michael Yenni, Gayle Benson, Rebecca Nordgren and Julien Chouest 5. Carol Hall with Russ and Sandra Herman 6. Bobby Asaro, Joan Ingram, Leslie Perrin and Kenneth Pickering

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The Fête Before the Festival French Quarter Festival’s 2014 “Opening Gala.”

The 2014 French Quarter Festival kicked off April 10 with an “Opening Gala” at Antoine’s Restaurant.

The evening began with a patron party, followed by a fantastic fête filled with dancing. French Quarter Festivals, Inc. is the nonprofit and creative force behind major festivals such as French Quarter Festival, Satchmo SummerFest and Christmas, New Orleans Style. The organization aims to showcase our unique city’s culture and heritage, instill pride in New Orleanians and contribute to the Big Easy’s economic success.

Antoine’s Restaurant provided guests with their oysters foch and soufflé potatoes, GW Fins served their famous fish stew, Broussard’s offered duck strudel and The Praline Connection served their barbecue shrimp.

Abita Brewing Company and Republic Beverages provided the evening’s libations.

For the patron party, the New Orleans Moonshiners Trio kept guests on their feet. Later, the celebration continued with the sound stylings of Davell Crawford. n

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event at a glance What: “Opening Gala,” benefiting French Quarter Festivals, Inc. When: Thursday, April 10 Where: Antoine’s Restaurant

1. Derrick Tabb and Marci Schramm 2. Jackie Clarkson and Mark Romig 3. Mark Davison, Chris Owens, Kitsy Adams, Sammy Steele and Burnelle Schmitz

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Sharing the Gift of Music Tipitina’s Foundation’s “Instruments A Comin’.”

Instruments made their way to some deserving New Orleans-area children, thanks to the world-famous Tipitina’s Foundation. In April, “Tip’s” held its 13th annual “Instruments A Comin’” benefit concert and extravaganza in order to provide free-of-charge instruments to high school and after-school music programs. Since its inception, Instruments A Comin’ has raised more than $2.7 million worth of instruments.

This year, Tip’s donated high-quality instruments to several schools, including McDonough 35 High School, Lake Area New Tech Early College High School, Eleanor McMain Secondary School, Cohen College Prep High, Martin Behrman Charter School, West Jefferson High School, Sophie B. Wright Charter School and Mildred Osborne Charter School.

The all-star night combined a classic New Orleans-style street festival with a rockin’ Tipitina’s-style concert event.

The evening’s lineup included the New Orleans Suspects, Bonerama, Honey Island Swamp Band and Galactic. While guests enjoyed these quintessential Big Easy bands, they also feasted on some quintessential Big Easy eats, like Jacqueimo’s alligator cheesecake, shrimp and grits from Dante’s Kitchen and Atchafalaya’s bread pudding.

Also during the evening, the foundation honored the band Phish by adding them to the “Wall of Fame,” which recognizes outstanding supporters of Tip’s mission to protect and preserve Louisiana’s musical culture. n

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event at a glance What: “Instruments A Comin’,” benefiting the Tipitina’s Foundation When: Monday, April 28 Where: Tipitina’s Foundation

1. Doug Thornton and Kristin Shannon with Mary von Kurnatowski, Mary Grace von Kurnatowski and Roland von Kurnatowski 2. Bill Siegel, Claire Stewart and Nicci Nobel 3. Julie and David Silvers with Bethany Paulsen

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Supporting Support Catholic Charities’ ACCESS annual “Jazz Brunch.”

On April 27, the ACCESS Pregnancy and Referral Center held its annual “Jazz Brunch” and silent auction at the Audubon Tea Room. A program of Catholic Charities, ACCESS offers free support services to underserved babies and pregnant mothers at no charge, including confidential medical tests, baby supplies and educational programs. In addition to its permanent location at St. Cecilia Medical Center, ACCESS also brings services directly to women in need with the program’s 35-foot mobile unit.

As part of the brunch’s opening ceremonies, Archbishop Gregory Aymond led the group in a special blessing of the ACCESS mobile unit. Louise Jardell and Jean Rice served as co-chairs of the brunch, with Sheila Spring and Jean Mitchell serving as co-chairs of the afternoon’s silent auction.

The music group New Orleans Banjos + 2 provided the perfect, swingin’ backdrop to brunch activities, lending a feeling of hope, joy and celebration to the event. During the afternoon, Catholic Charities especially honored Mary, Queen of Peace Parish in Mandeville for its outstanding commitment to the pro-life cause.

In addition to the music and festivities, a silent auction enthralled guests, who bid on exciting items like a signed Pelicans basketball and an autographed Terrance Osborne print. n

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event at a glance What: “Jazz Brunch,” benefiting Catholic Charities’ ACCESS Program When: Thursday, April 27 Where: Audubon Tea Room

1. Michelle Black, Doug Black, Lisa Baynham 2. Ashley Wooderson Keller, Madge Schexnaydre, Shannon Wild, Gayle Gaubert 3. Louise Jardell, Mary Ellis Hasseltine, Emmett A. Smith Jr., Sharon Rodi

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Awarding Entrepreneurs New Orleans entrepreneurs honored at awards ceremony and gala.

Tulane University’s A.B. Freeman School of Business and the Levy Rosenblum Institute for Entrepreneurship hosted their Entrepreneurs Gala on April 11 at the Westin Hotel at Canal Place. Both the university and the institute are dedicated to supporting community leaders who have a proven track record of philanthropy and have made a positive impact on society.

Ira Solomon, dean of Tulane University’s A.B. Freeman School of Business, and his wife Susan co-chaired the event, along with Drs. Ralph Maurer and Margaret Butler.

The evening saw two awards given: the Tulane Distinguished Entrepreneur of the Year award and the Tulane Outstanding Social Entrepreneur of the Year. Stanley and Dana Day, who herself is a Tulane board member, both received the Social Entrepreneur of the Year award for their work with the NewDay Foundation.

The foundation awards Tulane students funding so that they can create real solutions to the most pressing social issues of today.

Additionally, Adelaide “Ti” Martin, of the Commander’s Family of Restaurants, received the Distinguished Entrepreneur award for her outstanding contributions to the hospitality industry in New Orleans. Martin also co-founded, and currently serves as board chair of the New Orleans Culinary and Hospitality Institute, which partners with several local universities. n

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event at a glance What: Tulane Council of Entrepreneurs Gala, benefiting Tulane University’s A.B. Freeman School of Business and the Levy Rosenblum Institute for Entrepreneurship When: Friday, April 11 Where: Westin Hotel at Canal Place

1. Stan and Dana Day 2. Ti Martin and Jay Lapeyre 3. Ron Ondechek, Nene Glenn Gianfala, Jonathan Gianfala and Rosalind Butler

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Project Lazarus honors “Guardian Angels” at annual gala.

Project Lazarus, a local charity that provides housing and support for people living with HIV/AIDS, hosted its “Guardian Angel Awards” gala at the Pavilion of Two Sisters in City Park on Wednesday, April 23. In addition to a safe place to stay, Project Lazarus offers residents home-cooked meals, educational programs, counseling services and a warm, supportive environment.

At the gala, Tasha Duplantis delivered a keynote address about the healing power of Project Lazarus and how the organization has helped turn her life around for the better.

Also that night, Project Lazarus honored three of its outstanding supporters: Archbishop Emeritus Alfred Hughes and Pat Denechaud both received a Guardian Angel Award, and Halloween New Orleans, represented by Jason Waguespack, received the Pawell-Desrosiers Award. The Guardian Angel Award is bestowed upon supporters who have proven a long-time and heartfelt commitment to Project Lazarus. The Pawell-Desrosiers Award was given to Halloween New Orleans, a volunteer group that raises funds exclusively for Project Lazarus, for its significant generosity and investment toward the organization.

Guests enjoyed a menu of spinach salad, beef with béarnaise sauce and chocolate mousse with raspberry coulis. The night also featured a luxurious live auction that featured a three-night stay at Soniat House and dinner at Cafe Degas. n

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event at a glance What: “Guardian Angel Awards” gala, benefiting Project Lazarus When: Wednesday, April 23 Where: Pavillion of the Two Sisters, City Park

1. Bruce Gallassero, Archbishop Alfred Hughes, Tasha Duplantis and Executive Director Kim Moss 2. Eric and Bethany Paulsen 3. Carey Bond, Holly Popham and Henry Lambert

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Toasting Toussaint Documentary film premiere of Toussaint: A Tribute.

Dr. Allen Toussaint is truly a living legend.

With hit songs like “Southern Nights,” Toussaint continues to bring to life the great tradition of Big Easy funk, while also doing great work for his community. On April 30, the New Orleans Museum of Art hosted a special film premiere of Toussaint: A Tribute, which honors this wonderful musician and activist.

The documentary film included footage from last year’s concert extravaganza that was organized by New Orleans Artists Against Hunger and Homelessness (NOAHH), which has raised more than $1 million since its inception 30 years ago. The 2013 concert was a heartfelt tribute to the musician. The film also includes musical performances by other greats, like Elvis Costello and Dr. John, who performed in honor of Toussaint. Additionally, Cyndi Lauper, Jimmy Buffett and Robert Plant were among the star-studded cast who discussed Toussaint’s importance to the music industry and his almost impossibly farreaching influence.

After the film screening, guests were treated to an exclusive discussion about the film, led by none other than Toussaint himself, executive producer of the film Jim Dotson and executive producer Greg Buisson.

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event at a glance What: Film Premiere of Toussaint: A Tribute, benefiting New Orleans Artists Against Hunger and Homelessness When: Wednesday, April 30 Where: New Orleans Museum of Art

1. Reid Wick and Cyril Neville 2. Senior Executive Director Recording Academy Memphis Chapter Jon Hornyak, Executive Director New Orleans Video Access Center Darcy McKinnon, Irma Thomas and Deacon John 3. Ron Yager, NOAAHH Artist Liaison Kathy Sebastian and Eric Paulsen

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Charitable Events

winners and nominees playing set after set of jazz and blues while guests enjoy edibles and libations.

Tickets: $125 Location: House of Blues, 225 Decatur St. Contact: 837-8477 11 9/11 Benefit For Homeless Veterans With Kermit Ruffins Benefits: Veterans Housing Outreach Ministries Event Info.: The VHOM house will be opened by Retired Navy Vietnam War veteran Jerry Forstater, aka Uncle Jerry” and a trumpet tribute by Kermit Ruffins will honor veterans, volunteers and 9/11 service heroes.

Tickets: $25 in advance, $25 at door Location: VHOM house, 116 Byrd Lane, Hahnville Contact: 340-3429

Registry september – december Compiled by Lexi Wangler

September 6 Rockin’ With the NOLA Stars V Benefits: Bridge House/Grace House Event Info.: Inspired by the popular TV show “Dancing With the Stars,” the annual fundraiser thrown by Bridge House/Grace House brings together pillars of the community with local dance experts to compete before a panel of judges while raising funds and awareness for individuals struggling with substance abuse.

Tickets: Starting at $40 Location: Generations Hall, 310 Andrew Higgins Drive Contact: 821-7288 10 Savor Our History Soirée Benefits: Save Our Cemeteries Event Info.: Featuring a four-course dinner with wine pairings, Save Our Cemeteries holds its annual fundraiser at the Audubon Tea Room, including patron party and silent auction.

Tickets: Starting at $100 Location: Audubon Tea Room, 6500 Magazine St. Contact: 525-3377 11 14th annual Celebration of Life Luncheon Benefits: Cancer Crusaders New Orleans Event Info.: Volunteer group Cancer Crusaders New Orleans invites you to attend their annual luncheon featuring prizes, auctions, music and a second line. The luncheon benefits cancer research of LSU and Tulane Medical Schools.

Tickets: $65 per individual Location: New Orleans Marriott Hotel, 555 Canal St. Contact: 471-0715 11 Blues Night Benefits: Crimestoppers Greater New Orleans Event Info.: Hosted by the House of Blues, Crimestoppers GNO presents an evening of Grammy Award-

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12 Scales and Ales Benefits: Audubon Nature Institute Event Info.: The Audubon Aquarium of the Americas will throw its annual autumn fundraiser with specialty beer, wine and cocktails with entertainment from the Atlanta Showstoppers, as well as edibles from more than 35 restaurants.

Tickets: Starting at $55 for non-members, $45 for members Location: Audubon Aquarium of the Americas, 1 Canal St. Contact: 861-5107 12 “Laissez Le Bons Temps Rouler: Generations of Hope” annual Fall Gala Benefits: Boys Hope Girls Hope of Greater New Orleans Event Info.: Featuring entertainment by The Groovy Seven, cuisine, cocktails, raffles, auctions and more, the Boys Hope Girls Hope Annual Fall Gala will raise funds for the organization dedicated to improving the lives of at-risk youth.

Tickets: Starting at $125 Location: Pavilion of Two Sisters, City Park Contact: 484-7744 13 Scholarship Jazz Brunch Benefits: Greater New Orleans Louis A. Martinet Legal Society

Event Info.: Dedicated to providing scholarships to Tulane University Law School and Loyola University New Orleans College of Law students, the annual Jazz Brunch and silent auction will present both scholarships and community service awards to deserving law students.

Tickets: $65 Location: Hyatt Regency Hotel, 601 Loyola Ave. Contact: 909-0234 14 Rhythm & Soul 2014 Benefits: Jewish Family Service of Greater New Orleans Event Info.: JFS’ annual fall fundraiser will honor Max Nathan Jr. The event will be preceded by a patron-level champagne reception.

Tickets: Starting at $100 Location: Audubon Tea Room, 6500 Magazine St. Contact: JFSRhythmAndSoul.org 16 WYES Beatles Tribute Featuring the Fab Four Benefits: WYES-TV Event Info.: Fifty years to the day after the iconic rock group played at City Park Stadium, WYES will recreate the original show played by the Beatles with help from the Fab Four, raising funds to maintain the Gulf Coast’s popular public access channel.

Tickets: Starting at $35 Location: 5400 Stadium Drive Contact: 457-2934 17 Capture the Night Benefits: Caps For Kids Event Info.: On this evening, restaurants across New Orleans will donate 20 percent of their proceeds to Caps For Kids.

Tickets: N/A Location: Restaurants across the city Contact: 891-4277 19 26th annual Justice For All Ball Benefits: The Pro Bono Project Event Info.: The ball brings the legal community together every year for a wide variety of food, entertainment and auctions to raise funds for the Pro Bono Project with the

theme “Opening Doors.”

Tickets: General admission starting at $150 Location: Audubon Tea Room, 6500 Magazine St. Contact: 581-4043 19 11th annual Martini Madness Benefits: Friends of City Park Event Info.: Benefiting the new Ladybug Rollercoaster at City Park’s amusement area, Friends of City Park hosts its fundraiser featuring specialty martinis and edibles from more than 25 local establishments.

Tickets: Starting at $50 Location: 12 Magnolia Drive Contact: 483-9369 20 La. Women Leaders Business Conference Hall of Fame Luncheon Benefits: Friends of the Louisiana Center for Women in Government and Business Event Info.: The Hall of Fame Luncheon will take place during the annual conference, taking place September 19-20, which will feature keynote speakers Hoda Kotb and Nancy Grace among others. The honorees are: Carol Solomon, Simone Bruni Crouere, Sonia Perez, Angela, Hill, Rochelle Dugas and Charmaine Cacciopi.

Tickets: $75 Location: Hilton New Orleans Riverside, 2 Poydras St. Contact: 483-9369 26 Fore! Recovery Golf Tournament Benefits: Bridge House/Grace House Event Info.: Join Bridge House/ Grace House for an afternoon of food, fun, golf game and prizes while raising funds and awareness for the treatment programs of Bridge House/Grace House.

Tickets: $200 player registration fee Location: English Turn Golf and Country Club, 1 Clubhouse Drive Contact: 821-7288 26 LOVE In the Garden Benefits: New Orleans Museum of Art Event Info.: Sponsored by Regions Bank, the annual fundraiser

benefiting the Sculpture Garden offers a casual evening with food, drinks and music.

Tickets: Multiple levels available Location: Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden, NOMA Contact: 658-4121

Bonnie Warren and Cheryl Gerber.

Tickets: Patron $175, $330 per couple, $75 under 40 Location: 818 St. Charles Ave. Contact: Faulkhouse@aol.com

27 New Orleans on Tap Benefits: Louisiana SPCA Event Info.: The SPCA teams up with local favorite beer bar The Bulldog to throw a beer tasting festival showcasing more than 200 beers and live music.

Tickets: General admission free and open to the public; VIP tickets available Location: New Orleans City Park’s Festival Grounds Contact: 762-3307

3 Children’s Hero Awards Benefits: Tulane University Event Info.: This event celebrates seven individuals and two organizations that have shown “an exemplary commitment to improving the quality of life for children in Greater New Orleans.” It will be reception-style in the home of Laurie and Jeff Young with live entertainment, food and beverages, and with custom-painted art pieces of each honoree on display.

Tickets: $125 Location: Home of Laurie and Jeff Young Contact: 525-2366

27 Crimestoppers Carnivale Benefits: Crimestoppers Greater New Orleans Event Info.: Featuring the musical talents of the Wiseguys, this costume gala promises an evening of fun, heroes and hooligans with a large selection of edibles and cocktails and big live and silent auctions.

Tickets: Starting at $85 Location: 1380 Port of New Orleans Place Contact: 837-8477 28 Grand Golden Gamble Benefits: Longue Vue House and Gardens Event Info.: Longue Vue House and Gardens hosts its newest fundraiser, inspired by the location of the evening – the Playhouse at Longue Vue – featuring specialty cocktails, food stations and more.

Tickets: $75 Location: 7 Bamboo Road Contact: 293-4726 28 Happy Birthday, Mr. Faulkner!

Benefits: Pirates Alley Faulkner Society Event Info.: Beginning at 1 p.m. with a toast with mint juleps in traditional cups, this event (usually titled “Juleps in June”) will feature an open bar, music, the annual auction of a Faulkner-related painting and literary honorees

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3 St. Jude in the Big Easy Benefits: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Event Info.: This inaugural event will feature dinner, cocktails, a brief patient program, live music and both silent and live auctions.

Tickets: $100 Location: 1400 Port of New Orleans Contact: (225) 282-3240 4 12th annual Helluva Hullabaloo Auction Benefits: Tulane University Event Info.: This event celebrates and raises funds for Tulane Empowers, the scholarship support of student athletes. Attendees will enjoy the opportunity to bid on hundreds of unique items and experiences, live music, edibles and cocktails.

Tickets: Starting at $100 Location: Lavin-Bernick Center, Tulane University Contact: 314-7639 11 UNCF 27th annual Walk for Education Benefits: United Negro College Fund Event Info.: This walk raises funds to assist deserving students to get to and through college, while fêting

attendees with entertainment, food, activities and more.

Tickets: Registration fee starting at $35 for adults, $15 for children 12 and under Location: Audubon Park and Zoo Riverview Area Contact: 581-3794 11 Angels of Hope Benefits: Landry Walker High School Event Info.: Honoring staff and administrators of Landry Walker High School, guests will enjoy dinner, an open bar and music

by James Andrews and friends in the Louisiana Children’s Museum to raise funds for after-school programs at Landry Walker.

Tickets: Starting at $75 Location: Louisiana Children’s Museum, 420 Julia St. Contact: 330-7505 12 Feast with the Stars Benefits: Parkway Partners Event Info.: An annual jazz brunch celebrating the launch of tree planting season and supporting green space work, Parkway Partners will honor Jackie Clarkson for her dedication to the green spaces of New Orleans and park revitalization.

Tickets: Starting at $75 Location: 545 St. Charles Ave. Contact: 620-2224 12 Purses & Pearls Benefits: Alzheimer’s Association’s Louisiana Chapter Event Info.: Hosted by the Mystick Krewe of Nyx, this fashion show and luncheon will be emceed by Laura Buchtel and the auction will be led

by Janae Pierre.

Tickets: $75 open seating, $100 reserved seating Location: Sheraton New Orleans, 500 Canal St. Contact: Gigi Saak 606-9669, PursesNPearls@yahoo.com 15 Saks Fifth Avenue Key to the Cure Kickoff Gala Benefits: Louisiana Cancer Research Consortium Event Info.: More than 1,000 guests saintcharlesavenue.com | 43

attend this annual affair, kicking off a four-day weekend of shopping during which Saks Fifth Avenue donates a portion of sales made to the Louisiana Cancer Research Consortium. The elegant evening features fabulous fashion, cuisine from more than 30 restaurants and music spanned out over the three floors of the iconic department store.

Tickets: Starting at $75 Location: Saks Fifth Avenue, 301 Canal St. Contact: 293-2618

18 Freret 5K Benefits: The Junior League of New Orleans Event Info.: This family friendly event will be held to foster a sense of community among all ages to enable the area’s residents and business owners to share their neighborhood pride.

Tickets: Through September 30 $25, October 1-18 $30, children under age 17 $15 Location: 4645 Freret St. Contact: 891-5845

22 Second annual Pharmacy Museum Golf Tournament Benefits: New Orleans Pharmacy Museum Event Info.: This tournament will raise funds for the museum’s Building Renovation Project.

Shotgun is at 1:30 p.m., and food and beverages will be provided by 12 Seasons Catering Tickets: N/A Location: Audubon Golf Club Contact: 565-8027, NoPharmSm@ att.net

16 Seventh annual Sweet 16 on Broadway Benefits: Lambeth House Event Info.: Lambeth House Foundation celebrates the 16th anniversary of Lambeth House with food, drink, music and more.

Tickets: Starting at $150 Location: 150 Broadway Ave. Contact: 872-9720

19 11th annual Blessed Francis Seelos Gala Benefits: National Shrine of Blessed Francis Xavier Tickets: Starting at $100 Location: Audubon Tea Room, 6500 Magazine St. Contact: 525-2495

24-25 Ghosts in the Oaks Benefits: Friends of City Park Event Info.: Kids will have a blast at this year’s Ghost in the Oaks fundraiser benefiting Friends of City Park with unlimited access to the rides and amusements of Storyland, face painting, music, arts and crafts, a pumpkin patch and more.

Tickets: Starting at $12 Location: Carousel Gardens Amusement Park, City Park Contact: 483-9369

17 Magic in the Moonlight Benefits: Botanical Garden Foundation Event Info.: An al fresco elegant meal held on the grounds of the Botanical Garden, guests will enjoy cuisine and live music while raising money for the Botanical Garden Foundation.

Tickets: Starting at $300 Location: Botanical Garden at City Park Contact: 483-9386 18 O What a Night! Gala Benefits: Ogden Museum of Southern Art Event Info.: This year’s annual autumn fundraiser for the Ogden Museum of Southern Art honors local philanthropist Bill Goldring at an evening filled with Southerninspired art, cuisine, libations and music.

Tickets: Starting at $500, multiple sponsorship levels available Location: Ogden Museum of Southern Art, 925 Camp St. Contact: 539-9616

19 18th annual Harvest Polo Cup Classic Benefits: Junior League of Greater Covington Event Info.: The Classic expects more than 1,200 people in attendance to celebrate the Junior League of Greater Covington’s annual fundraiser with polo matches, fabulous food, libations and a VIP viewing tent to watch football.

Tickets: General admission $100, VIP available Location: Summergrove Farms of Louisiana, 16191 Highway 40, Folsom Contact: (985) 373-0460 21 Fall into Fashion Benefits: Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra Event Info.: The annual boutique party benefiting the Encore Shop and Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra will be hosted at a lovely home and feature jazz, supper and of course designer consignment shopping.

Tickets: Starting at $50 Location: 100 Audubon Blvd.

Contact: 866-1672

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24 19th annual Pasta & Puccini Benefits: Jefferson Performing Arts Society Event Info.: This event celebrates the youth of Jefferson Parish in their quest to better themselves through the arts of performance with a gala evening downtown.

Tickets: TBA Location: Grand Ballroom, Marriott New Orleans, 555 Canal St. Contact: 885-2000 24 Golf Ball Benefits: Fore!Kids Foundation Event Info.: Supporting the Fore!Kids Foundation, the organization that brought you the Zurich Classic, the annual Golf Ball will take place downtown.

Tickets: TBA Location: Hyatt Regency Hotel, 601 Loyola Ave. Contact: 342-3000 25 Bra-Veaux New Orleans!

Benefits: Hadassah, New Orleans Event Info.: Featuring a showcase

and live auction of stunning art brassieres and uplifting works of art by artists both professionals and amateurs, the annual fundraiser for the New Orleans chapter of Hadassah will honor the memory of dedicated member Pearl Daube with music, auctions and more.

Tickets: TBA Location: Lakefront Airport, 6001 Stars and Stripes Blvd.

Contact: 858-3833 30-November 1 20th annual Poydras Art Show and Patron Party Benefits: Poydras Home Event Info.: The Patron Party kicks off the weekend of the Art Show on October 30 with cocktails, dancing, silent and live auctions and more, previewing this year’s Art Show. All proceeds go to Poydras Home, a nonprofit continuing care community for the elderly.

Tickets: Patron Party starting at $100, Art Show free and open to the public Location: Poydras Home, 5354 Magazine St. Contact: 897-0535

November 1 Center Celebration...One Singular Sensation Benefits: New Orleans Jewish Community Center Event Info.: JCC’s major fundraiser of the season, the Center Celebration brings the talent of New York to St. Charles Avenue at a widely varied and dynamic concert in addition to a seated dinner and silent auction emceed by Lee Zurik.

Tickets: Starting at $200 Location: 5342 St. Charles Ave. Contact: 897-0143 1 Third annual Son of a Saint Gala Benefits: Son of a Saint Event Info.: Benefiting Son of a Saint’s mission to further the hopes and empower at-risk young men, this gala is celebrating its third year.

Tickets: TBA Location: The Windsor Court Hotel, 300 Gravier St. Contact: SonOfASaint.org

1 Pharmacy Past & Present Gala Benefits: New Orleans Pharmacy Museum Event Info.: Featuring a silent auction and entertainment by The Essentials.

Tickets: TBA Location: Loews Hotel, 300 Poydras St. Contact: PharmacyMuseum.org, NoPharmSm@att.net 1 Gala Fundraiser Benefits: Saint Joseph Seminary College Event Info.: Celebrating the 125th anniversary of the abbey and the seminary college, the event will feature a pre-gala reception from 5-6 p.m., and Vespers with the Benedictine Monks from 6-6:45 p.m.

Tickets: $125 Location: Saint Joseph Abbey, Benedict Contact: SJASC.edu 1-11 Buy, Save and Serve Benefits: The Junior League of New Orleans Event Info.: Community members buy a savings card that saves them up to 20 percent at all participating business.

Tickets: $35 per card as a donation to JLNO Location: N/A Contact: 891-5845 4 A Blind Taste Benefits: WRBH Reading Radio for the Blind Event Info.: Held at award-winning La Petite Grocery, guests will enjoy a five-course meal with wine pairings by Chef Justin Devillier – blindfolded – as they raise funds and awareness for WRBH Reading Radio, a 24-7 radio station run entirely by volunteers dedicated to providing the blind with constant information, and one of three of its kind in the entire world.

Tickets: TBA Location: La Petite Grocery, 4238 Magazine St. Contact: 899-1144

5 57th annual Weiss Awards Benefits: New Orleans Council for Community and Justice Event Info.: Every year, the Weiss Awards recognize members of the community whose civic and humanitarian contributions to the furtherance of human dignity were outstanding and examples to be followed. The gala evening also serves as the primary fundraiser for the New Orleans Council for Community and Justice.

Tickets: $300, tables available Location: The Hyatt Regency Hotel, 601 Loyola Ave. Contact: 522-3760 5-6 Essence of Style Design Symposium Benefits: Longue Vue House and Gardens Event Info.: The Symposium will feature the talents of authors Julia Reed and Bunny Williams at a designer’s reception, silent auction and book-signing in Old Metairie.

Tickets: Starting at $100, $125 for non-members Location: 6500 Magazine St. Contact: 293-4723 6 Cocktails for KID smART Benefits: KID smART Event Info.: Featuring local artist Raine Bedsole, the annual fundraiser will include music and edibles by Joel Event Planning and Catering.

Tickets: $125 Location: Home of Stephanie and Jim Huger Contact: 940-1994 7 Odyssey Ball Benefits: New Orleans Museum of Art Event Info.: While normally a premier event of the fall social season, this year’s event promises to be the best yet, as the gala evening will also mark the opening for “Photorealism: The Sydney and Walda Besthoff Collection,” the largest photorealism collection in the world.

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Location: New Orleans Museum of Art Contact: 658-4121 7 Sixth annual A “SAV-VY” Affair Benefits: St. Andrew’s Village Event Info.: An all-inclusive evening full of live music, cuisine, libations and a silent auction featuring hundreds of items including art, jewelry, dining, travel and spa packages.

Tickets: $60 in advance, $70 at the door Location: The Chicory, 610 S. Peters St. Contact: 432-8552 7-8 10th annual Emeril Lagasse Foundation Fundraising Weekend Benefits: Emeril Lagasse Foundation Event Info.: Premier chefs from across the nation will descend on New Orleans for the 10th annual Emeril Lagasse Foundation’s fundraising weekend featuring Boudin, Bourbon & Beer, a Louisiana-inspired outdoor festival, and Carnival du Vin, a wine auction and black-tie gala dinner.

Tickets: Various levels Location: Boudin, Bourbon & Beer at Champions Square, Lasalle Street at the Superdome; Carnivale du Vin at Hyatt Regency, 601 Loyola Ave. Contact: BoudinBourbonAndBeer. com & CarnivaleDuVin.com 11 Celebrity Waiters Benefits: Bridge House/Grace House Event Info.: An annual luncheon featuring local celebrities as waiters, this fall fundraiser for Bridge House/Grace House promises to be delicious and exciting with a silent auction and special presentations.

Tickets: Starting at $75 Location: Hyatt Regency Hotel, 601 Loyola Ave. Contact: 821-7288 13 Southern Dominican Gala Benefits: Southern Dominican Providence Event Info.: Dancing, cocktails,

silent and live auctions will be the entertainment of the evening as the Southern Dominican Providence honors the Order of the Holy Sepulchre, Order of Malta, and the Order of Saint Lazarus at this elegant event downtown.

Tickets: Starting at $175 Location: Hyatt Regency Hotel, 601 Loyola Ave. Contact: 837-2129 extension 16 13 Historic Houses Society Fall Evening Gala Benefits: Hermann-Grima + Gallier Historic Houses Event Info.: An elegant evening honoring the highest level of donors to the Historic Houses Society with libations and music.

Tickets: Requirement of $1,000 donation Location: Home of Jim Perrier Contact: 525-5661 13 Jazz & Heritage Circle Party Benefits: New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation Event Info.: This year’s annual celebration of the Foundation’s Heritage School of Music honors Edward “Kid” Jordan.

Tickets: Starting at $1000 Location: Goldring Family Foundation, 524 Metairie Road Contact: 558-6100 13 STAIR Affair Benefits: Start the Adventure in Reading Event Info.: Taking a page from J.M. Barry, this year’s event celebrates with a Peter Pan theme. Guests will be offered cocktails, classic New Orleans cuisine, silent auction and musical entertainment.

Tickets: $50 Location: 2507 Prytania Street Contact: 899-0820 14 Moonlight & Miracles Benefits: Ochsner Health System Event Info.: Held on the green of the Superdome, Ochsner’s annual fundraiser chaired by Gayle Benson will include entertainment, food, raffles and auctions while raising money and awareness of Ochsner’s extensive health programs.

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Tickets: Starting at $250 Location: Mercedes-Benz Superdome Contact: 842-7125

Tickets: $250 Location: Hyatt Regency Hotel, 601 Loyola Ave. Contact: 827-9258

15 Howling Success Presents Masquerade Benefits: Louisiana SPCA Event Info.: Louisiana SPCA throws this year’s annual bash with a masquerade theme, not to mention delicious edibles, specialty cocktails, music, dancing and more.

Tickets: TBA Location: Empire Ballroom, The Hyatt Regency Hotel, 601 Loyola Ave. Contact: la-spca.org/ HowlingSuccess

21 A Vintage Affair for MS Benefits: National Multiple Sclerosis Society Event Info.: Working to mobilize people and resources to drive research for a cure, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society holds this event every fall to raise awareness and funds with a night of fun, food, drink, entertainment and wine.

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

15 Third annual Senior Moments Benefits: Jefferson Council on Aging Event Info.: The third annual affair will feature vintage vehicles at Henry Shanes’ Cars of Yesteryear Museum, jazz, edibles, libations and a silent auction.

Tickets: Starting at $50, Patrons $125 Location: Henry Shanes’ Cars of Yesteryear Museum, 4633 Fairfield St., Metairie Contact: 207-4691 15 Just Say YAYA 2014: Help Build YAYA’s Future!

Benefits: Young Aspirations Young Artists Event Info.: This year’s gala will benefit the development of YAYA’s Arts Center on LaSalle Street. A Patron Party will take place on the 13th, with an Arts Center Auction on the 14th.

Tickets: Starting at $100 Location: YAYA Creative Glass Studio, 3924 Conti St. Contact: 529-3306, YAYAInc.com/ Just-Say-YAYA/ 19 Tocqueville Celebration Honoring John Hollowell Benefits: United Way of Southeast Louisiana Event Info.: An awards dinner that honors some of the community’s most outstanding philanthropists.

This year’s Alexis de Tocqueville Award will be presented to John Hollowell, VP of Deep Water for Shell in the Americas.

December 5 Christmas Luncheon Benefits: Notre Dame Seminary Event Info.: Featuring silent and live auctions and a reception and luncheon, this yuletide-themed fundraiser for Notre Dame Seminary will raise funds for the operation and maintenance of the Seminary.

Tickets: TBA Location: The Roosevelt Hotel, 123 Baronne St. Contact: 866-7426 extension 3740 23 Home for the Holidays Benefits: The NOCCA Institute Event Info.: Honoring the memory of accomplished local artist Daniel Price, this event celebrates art and music with a bevy of performers and entertainment benefiting the NOCCA Institute.

Tickets: Starting at $37, patron levels available Location: House of Blues, 225 Decatur St. Contact: 310-4999

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Giv ing in Vogue Five fashionable New Orleanians celebrate beloved charities Style is about much more than what’s in vogue. It isn’t defined by race, age or price.

Instead, as these five fashionable New Orleanians exhibit, style is as much about who you are as it is about what you wear.

These locals show us how they interpret myriad dress codes by showing you a favorite outfit they would wear to one of their most beloved charity galas. Take their outfits as guidelines and remember that, “You’re never fully dressed without a smile.” jeff strout photographs

Jabari Greer Age: 32 Occupation: Husband and father Favorite philanthropic events: (My

wife) Katrina and I support many different organizations. Our hearts are pulled toward the organizations that focus on youth and their struggle with hopelessness. That hopelessness comes in many forms: fatherlessness, unequal educational opportunities and misrepresentation.

There are so many different organizations doing incredible work in our city.

What is appropriate attire for this event: Most events I attend require

Business Casual. For that I wear a shirt with a coat or vest; tie is optional, but swagger is mandatory.

Favorite dress code: Classically

Comfortable: This is achieved by taking timeless pieces – the solid white button-up, tailored chinos, loafers – and tweaking them in such a way to show your individual creativity.

Is your significant other well dressed:

Imagine Grace Kelly’s style with the presence of Clair Huxtable. Katrina is very well dressed, but it’s her gentle, gracious and loving spirit that shines brighter than any clothes that she might put on.

Favorite designers: Banana Republic Where do you shop locally: Lakeside Mall Whose style do you admire: L. Kasimu

Harris has a talent for fashion.

Marques Colston’s fashion is timeless.

Courtney Roby’s clothes always look like they’re fresh out of the wrapper.

Malcom Jenkins and I have an ongoing fashion feud; although he dresses well … I’ll never tell him that!

Favorite outfit: A button-up oxford

with sleeves rolled perfectly, colored chinos and white Vans.

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Richard Lee Mathis Age: 61 Occupation: Owner and President,

Symmetry Jewelers and Designers Chosen event to represent:

Southern Rep’s annual gala Why did you choose this philanthropic event: I’ve had an association with

Southern Rep since its founding in 1986. As New Orleans’ only professional “equity” theater, I feel it’s an important part of our artistic and cultural heritage and heart. I am currently the president of the board of directors, and our current mission is to find a permanent home.

What is appropriate attire for this event:

Cocktail: I usually wear this white linen with a dress shirt and tie, but since we’ll be at the Windsor Court for this year’s gala, I’m wearing a green seersucker suit with a pale green collarless cotton shirt.

Favorite dress code: Black Tie, as long

as it’s not summer: I’ve always thought it ironic that most men have basically the same look at these events with a few variations, but the ladies get to wear completely different outfits. Since I have a jewelry business that creates original work, I’ll occasionally substitute a jewelry piece that can be worn on the collar button instead of a bowtie Is your significant other well dressed: I’m

married to the famous “cookie lady” Joan Farrell-Mathis, and she’s so busy with her business that too often coincides with special events that I have to attend many by myself. She is always elegant and entertaining when she’s in attendance.

Favorite designers: The only reason I

look on the inside is to see how well the piece is made; I don’t look at labels. I don’t purchase trends, I just wear what I think looks good on me.

Everyone would look better if they’d carry themselves with confidence.

Where do you shop locally: Perlis,

Brooks Brothers, Rubensteins, Macy’s, Saks Fifth Avenue and many more Favorite outfit: Workout clothes; I

have hundreds of combinations.

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Dr. Deirdre Hooper Age: 40 Occupation: Dermatologist &

Co-founder, Audubon Dermatology Chosen event to represent:

Preservation Resource Center’s “Holiday Home Tour Patron Party” Why did you choose this philanthropic event: This event is always a wonderful

start to the holiday season and a great chance to appreciate the unique homes and character of our city.

What is appropriate attire for this event: Dressy Cocktail: I interpret

that as a fun, festive dress, sparkling accessories and fabulous shoes.

Favorite dress code: Cocktail, because

I like to see everyone dressed up, but on their own agenda and able to express their personal style.

Is your significant other well dressed:

Of course! Erica with J Hilburn has worked magic to keep him comfortable but stylish by using great fabrics, and most importantly, great fit.

Favorite designers: Michael Kors, J

Crew, J Brand, Vince, COS, Joie, Narcisco Rodriguez, Alexander McQueen, Roland Mouret and Monique L’Hullier; Saint Laurent for shoes and Bottega Veneta for bags Where do you shop locally: MIMI,

Angelique Shoe, Jean Therapy, CeCe Shoe, Em’s, Basics Underneath and Saks Fifth Avenue; I love all the small boutiques and try to shop locally as much as possible.

Whose style do you admire: Nia

Terezakis really introduced me to classic, chic style and the idea what you can be stylish all day long without spending a fortune by finding quality basics that flatter your figure.

Favorite outfit: Great fitting jeans, a

perfect V-neck white T-shirt and flat boots or sandals with my leopard Louis Vuitton scarf, Ray Ban aviators, a light weight leather jacket and the gold bracelet my husband bought for me in Italy. But my No. 1 don’tleave-home-without-it accessory is SPF 30 broad-spectrum sunscreen.

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Katy Marrero Weil Age: 44 Occupation: Mother Chosen event to represent: The

Ogden Museum of Southern Art’s “O What A Night” gala Why did you choose this philanthropic event: When I moved back from New

York City a few years ago my friend Julia Reed immediately roped me into joining the Ogden’s board. I have always loved and collected Southern art, and now have an even better for appreciation for the culture and the unique nature of the South and its wide variety of artists.

What is appropriate attire for this event:

Creative Black Tie: Most important at this event is to wear dancing shoes. It’s a formal event; elegant but relaxed.

Favorite dress code: Come As You

Are: Whether that’s a caftan and bare feet or your best vintage flee market find with your grandmother’s pearls.

It doesn’t matter what you wear, it’s more about what you have to offer; be yourself, be interesting and have fun.

Is your significant other well dressed:

He’s much better dressed than I am; I would say that 60 percent of our walk-in closet is his. But I’m not complaining; I love his style, his scent, his joie de vivre and I’m always delighted to be on his arm.

Favorite designers: Etro, Lela Rose,

Roland Mouret, Anthropologie, AG jeans, Splendid tees ad Calypso cashmere Where do you shop locally: The

last places I shopped were Victoria’s and Priorities Whose style do you admire: My

11-year-old daughter, Merilee. She has an incredible eye and puts together the most effortlessly cool outfits. She rocks.

Favorite outfit: My Alexander McQueen

tuxedo suit with diamond studs and some kick-ass Manolos – like my camouflage pony hair ones.

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Marilyn Rusovich Age: 82 Occupation: Homemaker Chosen event to represent: St. Michael’s

Special School’s “Blue Rose Ball” Why did you choose this philanthropic event: I met Sister Lillian when she

first arrived in New Orleans and was encouraged to volunteer and support the special children who attend there.

What is appropriate attire for this event: It’s a dressy evening with

cocktails, dinner and dancing, so a cocktail dress or ball gown.

Favorite dress code: Casual so that I

can wear jeans and be comfortable, or Dressy Casual, which is perfect for a dinner with friends.

Is your significant other well dressed:

My beloved late husband was always impeccably well dressed.

Favorite designers: Armani & St. John Where do you shop locally:

Saks Fifth Avenue Whose style do you admire: Audrey

Hepburn because she was so ladylike, serene and sophisticated Favorite outfit: Black leather cutout

jacket and white St. John pants with strappy sandals and silver jewelry

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FROM MICHALOPOULOS

Fall Gallery Guide Eleven members of the local art scene show us what’s new.

by Kelcy Wilburn

Art exhibitions, auctions, sales and services abound around the metropolitan area this fall.

Consider adding to your collection while taking a look at what’s new.

In Covington, Three Rivers Gallery currently features the

work of Mary Monk with an exhibition entitled “Chasing the Light,” a collection of luminous landscape paintings that capture the extraordinary effects of the transient moments between day and night. Seeking to capture those

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brief moments that define our daily life experience, these sunrises and sunsets that are recorded in the artist’s hand, emphasize the intrinsic value of time, says Monk. Well known for her love of light, Mary Monk has been

an award-winning professional artist for more than 20 years. Her work can be found in numerous public and private art collections.

The Kevin Gillentine Gallery continues to feature the landscapes and abstract works of artist Kevin Gillentine in addition to other artists’ works, unique pieces and antique prints brought in from France by gallery co-owner Vincent Bergeal. Partners Bergeal and Gillentine founded the gallery 20 years ago after years of experience in design.

“When you walk into our gallery, it gives you a feeling of what the art might look like in your own home, not just on a large white wall like in many galleries. Our decorating background has helped influence our art sales,” says Gillentine.

Now with a second location on Royal Street, O’Neill Studios presents the latest work of former street artist Peter O’Neill.

“The unique thing about this gallery is it gave Peter an opportunity to push the envelope with his work while also taking in some new artists who are doing something different,” says co-owner Noelle O’Neill. Currently the gallery is exhibiting Peter O’Neill’s new body of classic and semi-erotic nudes described as “an alluring, sensual journey into the erotic nightscape of boudoir and betrayal.” The work is on display at 319 Royal St., with older works and fan favorites available at 721 Royal St. Also in the French Quarter, the Michalopoulos gallery continues to showcase the work of famed New Orleans artist James Michalopoulos.

“His passion right now has been large-scale landscapes,” says art consultant Alexandre Lehr. “He’s applying that same passion and joie de vivre we have here in New Orleans to French landscapes.”

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Known for his dancing portrayals of New Orleans architecture, Michalopoulos summers in the South of France, where he similarly celebrates subjects such as dairy farms, forests and fields of flowers.

In addition to his originals, the gallery also features prints, giclées, posters and metal sculptures.

The art community continues to mourn the loss of George Rodrigue, the famous Blue Dog portrayer who passed last December. On view until January in the George Rodrigue Foundation gallery on Royal Street is a memorial retrospective featuring 45 years of artwork spanning Rodrigue’s entire career. Works include the first painting he sold in 1968 as well as the first Blue Dog, and many other works even up to those produced in 2013. Personal memorabilia, photographs and younger works are also featured in the exhibit.

Known for his work using an unconventional canvas, artist Craig Tracy is now taking his expertise to national television.

The famous body painter currently co-stars as a judge with legendary entertainer RuPaul on “Skin Wars,” a new show on GSN.

In New Orleans, Tracy’s work can be viewed at his Royal Street gallery, where he does two live paintings a year—by invitation and RSVP only. Born and raised in New Orleans, Tracy opened his gallery in 2006, and it’s the first in the world dedicated to the art form of body painting.

With an emphasis on quality, Martine Chaisson Gallery represents emerging and established artists, providing a variety of original contemporary art including painting, drawing, photography and sculpture to enhance both corporate and individual environments. This month (through September 27), the gallery features paintings by artist Hunt Slonem. Exhibited widely in public and private venues and museums, the Tulane alumnus began his art career in the 1970s and is known for his Neo-Expressionist style.

Gallery Orange represents one of the largest selections of contemporary original art in the French Quarter. The gallery opened in 2011 to showcase local and national, early to mid-career artists. Their diverse collection

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features classical, abstract, pop art and fine photography. This fall look for new work by Lyle Carbajal entitled “Romancing Banality.” A private preview will be held Friday, October 17, from 7-10 p.m., with the official opening on Saturday, October 18, from 6-9 p.m.

“Both the innocent associations of youth and the horror of maturation are bluntly juxtaposed and seek not so much to find unity in the passage of life, but to expose its division,” says Carbajal about the work.

Located in the heart of the city’s historic Arts District, New Orleans Auction Galleries specializes in fine paintings, furniture, sterling and coin silver, estate jewelry, decorative arts and more. New Orleans Auction Galleries will offer an extensive and important selection of antiques and fine art in their October 11-12 auction, featuring property from several estates and private collections.

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will also be an evening reception on October 9 from 5-8 p.m.

Offering private brokerage, auctions and appraisals, Matthew Clayton Brown is a go-to source for private collectors looking to either purchase or sell. They are currently working with collectors looking to send to auction, so keep an eye out for an auction toward the end of the year. To be notified, email info@mclaytonbrown.com.

“When someone wants to sell a painting, we know who collects what and are able to offer it to someone who collects that particular style,” says partner Marie Louise de la Vergne. With lower overhead than a traditional gallery, this closed market style of selling can greatly benefit a seller.

Martin Lawrence Galleries offers an opportunity this month to acquire works of Warhol, Picasso,

Rembrandt, Deyber, Dali, Erté and many more. They will host a Fall Auction Preview Party on Saturday, September 13 from 5-8 p.m. Stop by the 433 Royal St. gallery for an auction catalog with over a thousand lots with savings of 30-70 percent. Martin Lawrence Galleries owns each piece of work – nothing is on consignment. An astounding collection, they have loaned 250 pieces of art to 32 museums around the world.

“We are so fortunate to be working for an individual with a true passion for art,” says Mary Coxe, Director of the New Orleans location.

No matter your preferred method of art discovery – galleries, auction or brokerage – the city’s art scene is rich with variety and talent with works to suit every palette. n

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Craig Tracy Gallery 827 Royal St., 592-9886, CraigTracy.com Gallery Orange, 819 Royal St., 875-4006, Gallery-Orange.com George Rodrigue Foundation Gallery, 730 Royal St., 581-4244, GeorgeRodrigue.com Kevin Gillentine Gallery, 3917 Magazine St., 891-0509, KevinGillentine.com Martin Lawrence Galleries, 433 Royal St., 299-9055, MartinLawrence.com Martine Chaisson Gallery, 727 Camp St., 302-7942, MartineChaissonGallery.com Matthew Clayton Brown, 1724 St. Andrew St., 522-5058, MClaytonBrown.com Michalopoulos, 617 Bienville St., 558-0505, Michalopoulos.com New Orleans Auction Galleries, 510 Julia St., (800) 501-0277, NewOrleansAuction.com O’Neill Studios, 319 Royal St., 586-1636, ONeillGallery.com Three Rivers Gallery, 333 E. Boston St., Covington, (985) 892-1420, ThreeRiversGallery.com

Linen Registry

Shaun Smith

Reorganizing for Fall Home design & organization tips from 10 local experts

by Kelcy Wilburn

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Fall brings a number of changes to a household, and families are forced to adjust to the necessities that come with a return to school, weekend sporting events, professional engagements and seasonal entertaining.

Home organization gives way to re-organization as we switch out baseball gear for football pads, bright summer décor for warmer fall hues and cool clothing for more transitional wear. When making the shift from summer to fall, consider the advice of local home experts in design and organization.

Creating a space for the purpose of organization is the business of Don and Ann Wise, owners of Louisiana Custom Closets. According to Ann Wise, as the economy improves, more and more people are focused on maximizing space in their homes.

“We’ve seen more demand for our work in condos and single family homes as more people are purchasing and wanting to capitalize on their space,” she says. Offering more than the name suggests, Louisiana Custom Closets specializes in tailoring rooms of all types to fit the needs and belongings of clients – including limited custom window treatments.

Custom closets are of course the specialty, but the Wises are also experts in pantries, home offices and garages.

Another Northshore company focused on where to keep your belongings is Northshore Millwork, which specializes in custom manufacturing of quality cabinets as well as doors, windows and mouldings.

“We recently designed and built some kitchens using woods such as hickory, antique cypress and pecky cypress, and have done some built-ins using sinker cypress and walnut, but painted and glazed cabinets in creams, grays and whites are the most popular right now,” says vice president and general manager Julie Diefenthal Philippus.

Northshore Millwork will be hosting a St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce After Hours on Thursday, October 16, from 4:30-7 p.m., with tours of their millwork shop and food and drink provided by the Mandeville Times Grill.

Combining tradition and utility, another significant storage item to consider is the cedar sachet.

According to Lee McKee, owner of The Linen Registry, cedar and lavender sachets contain properties that repel moths and make clothes smell inviting.

McKee offers a couple ideas to help ease the transition to fall. New college students will benefit from twin extra-large fitted sheets for dorm beds.

Those with a greater appreciation for sleeping in style and comfort will be interested

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in McKee’s favorite blanket option, the Brahms Mount.

“They make a superior product because they make it the old-fashioned way – on 100-year-old looms and designed for a lifetime of use,” she says.

Warmer linens coincide with warmer colors, and for many homeowners fall brings a necessary seasonal pillow switch.

“I like to stay in my typical light color range, but also take up the sophistication a notch by using colors with a bit more hue,” says Rivers Spencer, owner of Rivers Spencer Interiors.

Rivers Spencer Interiors has just moved to a new location, and the new 3,000-square-foot space resembles a designer show house featuring formal, semiformal and casual living rooms as well as a dining room, breakfast room, entryway, bedroom and more. Another room serves as a dedicated “pillow lab” full of fabric options. Additionally Spencer is excited to showcase the fine art of artists such as William Goodman, Carolyn Busenlener, Arrington Magny and Leslie Baskin.

Echoing a similar sentiment, Kimberly S. Kiger, Interior Designer at KSK Designs, also recommends an easy season change utilizing accents in your home. “New linens on the table or sofa is a quick, easy and affordable way to change things up,” she says. As to organization, “keep it simple,” Kiger says. “Don’t organize in a way you won’t be able to repeat or keep up with daily. Getting organized is easy but staying organized means finding a system that works for the client and allows them to maintain it in daily life.”

Kiger offers services in interior design, space planning, furnishing-fixtures-finish selection,

home organization, landscape design and home plans.

In the home furnishings and design business for more than 20 years, Villa Vici stocks upholstery, case goods, lighting, decoratives and outdoor furnishings. They also offer both standard-sized and custom curtains and rugs.

Store manager and interior designer Tanga Winstead recommends a solution to the sloppy stack of schoolbooks.

“The étagère [shelf] is back in a big way with more styles, sizes and finish choices in wood, metal, glass, shagreen lacquer and more,” she says. This month, visit the store for their annual Lee Industries 20 percent off sale, going on through the end of September. They will also be hosting a benefit for Team Gleason to fight ALS on September 19.

When reworking a room, lighting is an important feature to consider.

Both the amount of light and the fixture itself can change the feel of your space. Julie Neill Designs specializes in custom lighting created entirely in New Orleans.

“Since each piece is made to order, we are happy to provide our clients with custom sizes and finishes. We can also create a special piece for your particular space,” says designer Julie Neill. A great resource for designers and homeowners alike, the Magazine Street shop features their lighting designs along with an array of home furnishings and art.

“P a v e m e n t” is a recent addition to the Magazine Street home design scene, offering a tasteful mixture of antiques, vintage and repurposed goods, as well as handcrafted new furniture with French and Swedish influences. Owner Ani Kinyon started her first decorating

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business in the Salt Lake area in the early 1990s, before later working as a fine artist and a location manager in the film industry.

“After moving to New Orleans four years ago, I decided to leave film behind for good, and the recent opening of ‘p a v e m e n t’ on Magazine Street seems to have brought me full circle with my love of home esthetics,” says Kinyon.

A longtime favorite gift shop among the plethora of Uptown offerings is Judy at the Rink.

Owner Kay Fausset has a knack for bringing in special pieces with just the right amount of pop from season to season.

Featured items this month include beautifully colored Italian wine glasses and goblets from Vietri, in addition to an artisan gold and silver painted wooden bowls.

“This artisan bowl weds gold and silver leaf patina finishes with antiqued red and yellow in a dramatic pattern,” says Fausset.

Gold and silver leaf finishes are surging in the design industry now as they change the light of a room or a certain element within it.

Color is also making its way back into tile and stone designs, says Peggy Stafford, owner of Stafford Tile & Stone.

“I’m seeing people importing a bit of color and not playing it so safe with beiges and whites,” says Stafford. “We’re also seeing additional variety in shapes and sizes – even odd large-scale materials such as a 15-inch-by36-inch tile.” Stafford notes these large sizes are often juxtaposed with smaller-scale mosaics and the fine detail of intricate mosaics.

Unique shapes are also being added to the mix – lozenges and parallelograms – shapes that might look mid-century but that have a modern appeal. As Stafford points out, whether you’re getting organized or simply reorganizing your space with new designs,

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options abound for every room.

According to Betsey NixonHazard, Design Assistant at Shaun Smith Home, the best advice – and Shaun’s favorite to give – is “If you don’t love it, get rid of it.” Enjoying only the things you love and getting rid of unnecessary clutter is one of the best things you can do for a room.

For those who aren’t into reorganizing for the season or

into accommodating new trends, “Shaun likes to give rooms a more timeless feel. He’s great finishing a room while giving it personality and interest,” says Nixon-Hazard.

After all, the last thing you want from a designer is someone who makes things as boringly perfect as a hotel room. Find something interesting and quirky – something unique to you – and you’ll love it for years to come. n

Judy at the Rink, 2727 Prytania St., 891-7018 Julie Neill Designs , 3908 Magazine St., 899-4201 KSK Designs, By Appointment Only, 355-3680, KSK-Designs.com The Linen Registry, 204 Metairie Road, Metairie, 831-8228 Louisiana Custom Closets, 13405 Seymour Meyer Blvd., Suite 24, Covington, (985) 871-0810, LouisianaCustomClosets.com Northshore Millwork, LLC, 1750 South Lane, Mandeville, (985) 867-1813, NorthshoreMillwork.com p a v e m e n t, 3811 Magazine St,, 266-2133 Rivers Spencer Interiors, 3909 Magazine St., 609-2436, RiversSpencer.com Shaun Smith Home, 3947 Magazine St., 896-1020, ShaunSmithHome.com Stafford Tile & Stone, 5234 Magazine St., 4273 Perkins Road, Baton Rouge, 895-5000, StaffordTile.com Villa Vici , 4112 Magazine St., 899-2931, VillaVici.com

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vintage wedding

By BEV CHURCH

Ann Lowenstein to Morris Edwin Burka Wednesday, October 18, 1944 Ann Lowenstein of Mobile attended school at the University of Michigan, and at age 19 was engaged to an older man who had already given her an engagement ring and a beautiful watch.

Ann’s aunt, Josie Forcheimer, didn’t approve and wanted Ann to meet Morris Burka from New Orleans.

Morris called up Ann, and her reply was, “I’m engaged.”

She finally consented to meet him when she was in New Orleans and when she did, it was love at

first sight. They dated for a month and were married on October 18, 1944. The jilted suitor sent a telegram that said, “Send back the ring and the watch, love, Juni,” which she promptly did.

Ann had lost both parents at a very young age, and her aunts and friends in Mobile, Alabama, “wrapped her up” and helped her plan the wedding and all of the parties. She flew to New York City, and her lovely traditional satin dress was called The Sophie and was designed

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by Eve Arden. She carried her aunt Josie’s Rose Point fan, accented with three white orchids and garlanded stephanotis. She also wore the family veil of Rose Point lace.

The bridesmaids all wore smart dinner gowns of yellow crepe with simple lines; they carried fuschia-colored chrysanthemums and carnations in their bouquets and in their hair.

More than 500 guests attended the wedding and reception at the Mobile Country Club, of which

her father was a founding member. She had an exquisite cake and flowers created by the best florist in Mobile, Alabama at the time: Goodbrad’s. After dinner and dancing, they spent the first night at the Grand Hotel in Point Clear, Alabama, and then honeymooned at the Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Ann Burka recently celebrated her 90th birthday. She and her beloved late husband Morris had a long and happy marriage n

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WITH THIS RING

By Mallory Lindsly

Palley - Burka Sophia Claire Palley arrived at Tulane University for her freshman year, and she and her mother Jill Morawski were greeted by family friends Steven and Dana Hansel, who introduced Sophie to Cathy and Andy Burka. A year later, Sophie attended a similar welcome cocktail party and Cathy decided to bring her son along so he could meet Sophie.

Casey offered his business card to Sophie – suggesting that they get together sometime. Little did she know, her future mother-in-law was acting as their matchmaker.

Sophie, then in her sophomore year, was acquainted with the local bars and restaurants in the area. When Casey first asked her out in September 2007, she suggested they meet at The Boot. On that first date they talked for almost three hours and didn’t even realize time had passed.

On July 20, 2013, Casey secretly planned a memory-making adventure at Audubon Park. Casey told Sophie that they would be meeting his family in the park and then they all would go to brunch. As the two sat on a park bench waiting for the Burkas, Casey became very quiet and suddenly dropped down to one knee to propose. While Casey was proposing a life together, he had a photographer hiding in the trees to capture the entire event – including Sophie’s tears of joy. Afterwards, he suggested that they walk over to his parents’ house to share their news, but little did Sophie know all of her best friends, including two from Connecticut, were there to celebrate their engagement. Sophie spotted her mother and sister, also from Connecticut, and was both ecstatic and honored to see how extensively and thoughtfully her future husband planned for this proposal. The entire group toasted the newly engaged couple, but Casey had even more plans up his sleeve – he arranged a brunch for everyone at The Rib Room to continue the celebration.

After a two-week long honeymoon in Thailand, the two settled into their house in Uptown. Sophie is a registered nurse at Ochsner’s Cardiac and Neuro Critical Care unit and Casey works in commercial real estate at Corporate Realty.

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Bride: Sophia Claire Palley Groom: Casey Andrew Burka Bride’s Parents: Jill Morawski, Thomas Palley and Margarita Cereijido Groom’s Parents: Andy and Catherine Burka Date of Wedding: March 22, 2014 Ceremony Location: Cecile’s Crepe Myrtle Grove, Audubon Park Reception Location: The Windsor Court Coordinator: Grand Events New Orleans: Kenny LaCour and Laura Monk Celebrant: Rabbi Edward Paul Cohn Ceremony Music: Harry Hardin Wedding Gown: Martina Liana from Town & Country Maid of Honor: Davia Palley Bridesmaids: Molly Giorgio, Merrin White, Ashley Lengsfield, Emily Roth, Caroline Jacobson, Cecilia Cereijido and Aden Burka Bridesmaids’ Dresses: Amsale from Bella Bridesmaid Flower Girl: Cecile Usdin Ring Bearer: Lyle Usdin Groom’s Attire: Perlis Tuxedo Best Man: Aden Burka Groomsmen: Alfredo Sanchez, Bradley Feingerts, Ryan O’Dwyer, Ben Jacobson, Dan Wright, Bond Lengsfield, Daniel Rubenstein and Martin Fischman Ushers: Matthew Usdin and Craig Baum Groomsmen’s and Ushers’ Attire: Tuxedos from Perlis Rings: Friend and Co. Fine Jewelry Florist: Giverny Design Favor: A bottle of Connecticut maple syrup and bottle of Louisiana Hot sauce – “Sweet and Spicy!”

Invitation: Scriptura Caterer: The Windsor Court Wedding and Groom’s Cake: Zoë’s Bakery Photographer: Meg Baisden Videographer: Bride Film Hair: Bella Bride Music: BRW

YOUNG BLOODS

By Lindsay Mack

Emerging Philanthropists of New Orleans Co-Chairs Bonita Robertson and Chandler Nutik Emerging Philanthropists of New Orleans (EPNO) is an organization that encourages young professionals to cultivate a lifelong passion for philanthropy.

New leaders work on fundraising and grant making practices to positively affect the New Orleans community.

A 504-ward Dine Around event germinated the idea for EPNO: an organization of young professionals who raise their own funds to and give to local nonprofits.

Since 2009, EPNO has hosted a yearly group of aspiring philan-

thropists. Currently each class has spots for 40 members, and an application process helps locate engaged participants.

Each class is split into teams that focus upon Arts & Culture, Youth Development, Healthcare and other pertinent areas. With funds raised from the class and board members, as well as matching funds, each class team has approximately $10,000 to put into grants.

Next, the teams decide on funding allocation. Given its growing renown, EPNO’s attentions have been sought by

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many local organizations. In fact, this past class received 164 letters of intent for donations.

After reviewing the applicants, each team pares down their choices and asks some organizations for full applications, followed by site visits. With advice from past alumni who help guide the decision process, the current class decides how to donate its grant money.

Following their class year, EPNO alumni can enjoy special events, a newsletter and even the opportunity to advise future classes. They may opt to join EPNO’s all-alumni, all-volunteer board. Furthermore, some become board members of the organizations they helped during the grant making process.

EPNO hosts an award ceremony to spotlight its grant recipients. The teams present big checks to their grant recipients, who are given the opportunity to speak about their programs. This event serves as a celebration of each class’s hard work and dedication to bettering the New Orleans community.

“You see a lot of light bulbs come on for people. They’re figuring out how important nonprofits are,” says co-chair Chandler Nutik. “You see a lot of passion in this program.”

And EPNO’s impact is growing.

“A lot of people are referred to us from past classes,” co-chair Bonita Robertson says.

With its network of dedicated volunteers, each EPNO class is certain to inspire young professionals to develop a lifelong passion for philanthropic giving. n

To learn more about EPNO, visit EmergingPhilanthropists.org.

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student activist

By Mallory Lindsly

Zachary Pomet

Brother Martin High School

“The community you give to is the same community that will remember your name or your face should you ever need anything,” says Zachary Tyler Pomet, a senior at Brother Martin High school.

At school, Pomet is a part of the Best Buddies program, where students from Brother Martin are paired with students from St. Michael Special School. The program was started to help form a friendship between the two groups of students. “I felt a calling to join this organization because I get a lot out of just making others happy, and in return I feel good knowing I made someone else’s day just a little bit better,” says Pomet.

Junior year, Pomet committed to the Junior Christian Service Project, which required 60 hours of service junior year. He was initially nervous about committing to so many hours but decided to complete his hours at The River Region Hospice in River Ridge. “Working at the hospice has completely changed my view in life and how precious time really is,” he says, “I cannot count how many times family members of a patient came up to me just to thank me and to tell me how much they appreciated the time I volunteered.”

Pomet has given back to his community by volunteering with the Victory Fellowship Church.

Every other month, the church provides meals to the homeless.

The meals are provided by volunteers and many of the homeless are bussed in from local shelters.

Each month, the homeless are grateful for the hot meal. “I always find this monthly event very rewarding, because the little things like a good meal that I might take for granted can make a world of a difference in someone else’s day, and if I see that my actions have made just one other person happy, then their smile is all I need to see in return,” he says.

Coach Dave McCuller, Pomet’s elementary school Cross Country coach and youth group leader, inspired Pomet to become involved with his community. At St. Matthew the Apostle church, Coach McCuller introduced Pomet to volunteering in the fifth grade and taught him to put the needs of others before his own needs. “Putting others’ needs before your own will always payoff in the end in any situation,” says Pomet. “I do not have to see it right then and there, but I believe in what goes around comes around and that it is true in how you live and treat others.”

Pomet enjoys hanging out with his friends and would rather spend his free time outside more than anything. He hopes to attend Louisiana State University to take courses in engineering and architecture. He says he’ll always be involved in his community, and once he’s at college he’ll be certain that he will serve the needs of others. n cheryl gerber photograph

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SHOP TALK

By Mirella Cameran

Allison Maxwell Owner, Pelican Coast Clothing Company

Why did you start Pelican Coast?

We felt New Orleans needed a new type of men’s clothing store offering high quality, hand-made clothes for everyday use.

What do you offer that’s different? A

majority of our clothes are made by hand locally, including men’s and boys’ sport shirts, pants, shorts, belts, boxers and bags.

How would you describe your style of clothing? Crisp and classic with a

coastal influence. Our clothes are for men who aren’t afraid of a pop of color or a converstation-starting tie or bowtie.

What are your most popular lines?

People love our sport shirts. The fabric comes from Italy and Portugal. The shirts are hand-cut with double mitered yolks, the only way to really give a shirt flexibility, and the hand-stitching is really high quality.

What you are excited about? Several

lines of men’s casual pants coming this fall that are 100 percent made in New Orleans; your classic khaki-type pant to a five-pocket constructed style made with various twills.

How would you describe this city’s style?

New Orleans men are dynamic dressers. In the span of a weekend, a local man might wear a sport shirt and khaki pants for a causal Friday, fishing wear on Saturday, a suit Sunday morning and then shorts and a T-shirt that afternoon.

We can dress him for all of that.

Pelican Coast Clothing Company, 5509 Magazine St., 309-2314, PelicanCoastClothing.com

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SHOP TALK

By Mirella Cameran

Kimberly S. Kiger Owner & Designer, KSK Designs

How did you get into design? I have

been fascinated by design since I was 8, when I would take pictures of interiors and sketch floor plans.

How did you start KSK? I started it as an undergrad, but really focused on it after a reduction-in-force job layoff and an overwhelming amount of support from my now-husband, Scott.

What do you offer that’s different?

I have global experience with projects in Japan, Singapore, Canada, Argentina and Denmark. I draw from these influences to create unique interiors.

Which place that you’ve traveled to is your favorite? I absolutely loved

Singapore; the Marina Bay Sands hotel has been my favorite building to be privileged to see. Singapore spares no expense in their architecture and thrives on whimsical details; it’s very refreshing.

Describe your style? A timeless

solution to clients’ needs, desires and location.

What has been your favorite project? A large renovation in Uptown where we chose furniture, finishes, fixtures and details to create one cohesive look.

What are you excited about? A small

boutique hotel project in France.

Tell us some trade secrets? Utilize an

interior designer: a designer can pick a style or product and have multiple solutions to sourcing it at a budget that fits. Just about every home and business can benefit from an interior designer consultation, for space planning and simple but effective upgrades.

KSK Designs, 355-3680, Kimberly@ksk-designs.com

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1. Founder and CEO of Hollywood Trucks Andrew Champagne, actor and comedian John Goodman and Will French, president of Louisiana Film and Entertainment Association, are pictured above at New Orleans Film Society’s press conference held Aug. 5 at The Hotel Modern. 2. John Goodman attended New Orleans Film Society’s press conference held Tues., Aug. 5 and spoke as the Film Festival’s “Hollywood Liaison,” discussing his love for the New Orleans growing film industry and showing his support for the New Orleans Film Festival during its 25th anniversary. 3. Approximately 100 fashion lovers attended “Couture for a Cause’s Kickoff Reception,” which included multiple giveaways. Two attendees, one male and one female, were also selected as the “best dressed” and were awarded a VIP ticket to “Couture for a Cause: A Fashion Affair for the Heart Fashion Show,” held on Thursday, June 12. Pictured are event coordinators Tiffany D. Magee, Manager Extraordinaire and Shirah Ray, David Lee’s Boutique Owner and Fashion Stylist. 4. Former Saintsation Veleria Stevens and VooDoo Doll Jamie Clark are interviewed above by WBOK radio personality Paris Hatcher at the “Couture for a Cause Kickoff Reception.” Each attendee was greeted on the red carpet by Paris Hatcher, and they discussed what they were wearing and why their outfit choice was selected.

5. M.S. Rau Antiques’ “Rau for Art” scholarship contest selected three high school students as winners in this year’s contest. The Rau for Art Foundation was founded in 2012 to acknowledge students with exceptional talents in the visual arts with the hope that these students will make art an integral part of their lives and share their artistic passion with the world. Pictured above are Freddi Evans, Rau for Art judge and award winning children’s author; Julie Quirk, fine art teacher at John Ehret High School; Sonja Nguyen, “Rau for Art” first-place winner and junior at John Ehret High School; Bill Rau, “Rau for Art” judge and founder of “Rau for Art;” and Rob Masson, “Rau for Art” judge and Fox 8 news reporter. 6. Finalists in M.S. Rau Antique’s “Rau for Art” scholarship contest were selected for their artistic achievement and originality based on the theme of “Express

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Yourself,” giving students the opportunity to showcase their individuality through art. Summer Schilling is pictured above with Rob Masson, “Rau for Art” judge and Fox 8 news reporter; Freddi Evans, “Rau for Art” judge and award winning Children’s Author; Cheryl Schilling; and Bill Rau, “Rau for Art” judge and founder of “Rau for Art.” Schilling won second place in the “Rau for Art” scholarship contest, and is a senior at Mount Carmel Academy. 7. On May 9, Musician Paul Sanchez, Le Petite Théâtre Artistic Director Cassie Steck Worley and Actor/Musician Michael Cerveris were among the guests at the theater’s entertaining introduction announcing their upcoming 2014-’15 theatre offerings. 8.

Actor Bryan Batt, above, announces the 2014-’15 theatre season at Le Petit Théâtre. The season includes hilarious new comedies straight from Broadway such as Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike as well as the rock opera classic Jesus Christ Superstar and more. 9. On May 9, the third annual “Literary Luncheon” to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association was hosted at Poydras House. The Literary Luncheon Committee, pictured above, consists of chair Laure Starring, Interim Executive Director Chet Harrell, co-chair Josh Walther, committee member Faith Caluda, committee member Connie Brown and committee member Kelly Marks (seventh member unidentified). (Photo by Paula Baldwin) 10. Masters of Ceremony Sally-Anne Roberts, Eric Paulsen of WWLTV and Laure Starring greeted guests and introduced featured author’s Bonnie Warren, Carolyn Kolb and Patrice Kononchek who discussed their careers and latest work, at the third annual “Literary Luncheon” to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association. (Photo by Paula Baldwin) 11. Sue McCormick, 2013 Queen of the Phunny Phorty Phellows, (center front) hosted previous PPP royalty at a tea in her home. This year’s Queen is Pat Jolly, who will be honored at the next annual tea. (Photo by Anne Winston) 12. The Republican Women’s Club of Jefferson Parish met to make plans for their annual fundraiser at Andrea’s Restaurant. Pictured are President Elect Jean Rice, President Faith Peperone, Chairman Diane Breaux and committee members Jeanette Michel, Beverly Murphy, Carol Ryan, Debbie Albert, Peggy Gehbauer, Barbara Lawler and Barbara Beck.

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Bringing back a favorite event with a new twist.

St. Charles Avenue magazine will be hosting a tablescapes event called “Wine, Dine and Design,” which will feature a room of tables designed from the ground up by local designers and retailers. From linens and chair backs, to glassware and cutlery, each table will be a work of art.

A portion of the proceeds from “Wine, Dine & Design” will benefit Operation Home Front, which assists returning veterans, wounded warriors and their families.

Special thanks to our presenting sponsor

and to our super supporting sponsors Terry and Henri Hall Pixie and Jommy Reiss The Packard Family

Trimark Conductors LLC/ Pam & Bill Ryan

and to our supporting sponsors Friend & Co.

RDS Productions

Bee’s Wedding and Event Designs And to those sponsors that wish to remain anoymous

For information on $2000 sponsorship packages, contact

Brittany Brady (504) 830-7248

table designers

tuesday, october 2 audubon tea room 11:30–12:00 Patron Reception 12:00–1:30 Luncheon

only 50 tickets left!

Call Cheryl at 504.830.7232 to reserve your tickets today! Can’t attend? Please consider a donation to Operation Home Front OperationHomefront.net

Friend & Co.

Stella & Dot

Mignon Faget

Bee’s Wedding and Event Designs

RDS Productions

The Secret Garden Tours

Orient Expressed

Jade

Brain Injury Association of Louisiana

Perino’s Garden Center

The Plant Gallery

Ambrose Garden

Judy at the Rink

Feet First

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f l e s r u o Y e t a c u d E in your Area l ia c e p S d n a w What’s Ne St. Andrew’s Episcopal School 8012 Oak St. New Orleans (504) 861-3743 standrewsepiscopalschool.org St. Andrew’s Episcopal School enrolls boys and girls from Pre-K through grade 8, offering 10 years of nurturing yet challenging education focusing on the Decade of Childhood. St. Andrew’s utilizes small classes to promote a challenging, learning environment where students interact with teachers and grow spiritually, socially and intellectually. See their new classroom building at an upcoming Open House scheduled on October 23, November 13, December 11 and January 16 at 9 a.m.

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Isidore Newman School 1903 Jefferson Ave. New Orleans (504) 896-6323 newmanschool.org

Ursuline Academy 2635 State St. New Orleans (504) 866-5295 ursulineneworleans.org

Trinity Episcopal School 1315 Jackson Ave. New Orleans (504) 525-8661 trinitynola.com

Louise S. McGehee School 2343 Prytania St. New Orleans (504) 561-1224 mcgeheeschool.com

Benjamin Franklin High School 2001 Leon C. Simon Dr. New Orleans (504) 286-2610 bfhsla.org

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

Call 504-896-6323 for more information or to schedule a private tour.

Ursuline Academy, founded in 1727, is a Catholic school for girls offering a strong educational environment from early childhood through a college preparatory secondary program.

Ursuline fosters spiritual formation, academic excellence, and a life-long commitment to Serviam: I will serve. An All-Academy Open House will be held Thursday, October 30 from 3:30-6:30 p.m.

Trinity is a Pre-K through grade 8 coeducational school located in the Garden District.

Trinity offers a rigorous curriculum that applies the latest and best educational practices, fostering the intellectual, spiritual, moral and physical development of our students within a creative and nurturing learning environment.

Open Houses for grades Pre-K-8 take place October 17, November 7, November 14 and January 16 – all at 8:45 a.m.

With over 100 years of excellence in education, Louise S. McGehee School is an all-girls’ college preparatory school for grades Pre-K through grade 12.

Founder Louise S. McGehee’s mission was to build a school for girls that would focus on the individual student and foster a lifelong love of learning.

Learn more about the McGehee Advantage. Admission Open Houses for Pre-K through grade 12, 8:30-10 a.m., October 9, 23 and November 6.

Benjamin Franklin High School was founded in 1957 to promote a spirit of excellence among New Orleans high school students.

Franklin is consistently ranked among the top schools in the nation by U.S. News & World Report and Newsweek. Franklin is the No. 1 public high school in Louisiana. Admissions Open House is scheduled for Thursday, October 9, 5:30-8 p.m.

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St. Mary’s Dominican High School 7701 Walmsley Ave. New Orleans (504) 865-9401 ext. 4131 stmarysdominican.org “A Legacy Through Generations … An Eternity of Truth” Since 1860, St. Mary’s Dominican High School has been a leader of Catholic education in the New Orleans region. The school’s 154-year legacy is rooted in the tradition of prayer, study, community and service. These are the pillars of Dominican life and form the foundation for the Dominican student’s experience. Join them for an Open House on Thursday, October 23, 3:30-6:30 p.m.

Metairie Park Country Day School 300 Park Road Metairie (504) 837-5204 mpcds.com Country Day teaches 21st century skills with a hands-on approach that prepares Pre-K through grade 12 students to think creatively while tackling a challenging curriculum.

Pre-K: November 4, 6:30 p.m; Middle & Upper School: November 18, 6:30 p.m; Kindergarten-grade 5: January 15, 8:30 a.m.; Middle & Upper School: January 22, 8:15 a.m.

Stuart Hall School for Boys 2032 S. Carrollton Ave. New Orleans (504) 861-1954 stuarthall.org

Academy of the Sacred Heart 4521 St. Charles Ave. New Orleans (504) 269-1213 ashrosary.org

“Where good boys become great men” Stuart Hall School for Boys is an Independent (ISAS) school offering a Catholic education to students Pre-K3 through grade 7.

The faculty and staff are dedicated to working with parents to help each child build a foundation for life centered on a love for learning, a desire to help others, and a commitment to Gospel values. Stuart Hall School is open to all qualified boys regardless of race, national origin or religious belief.

Founded in 1887, the Academy of the Sacred Heart is a Catholic, independent, college preparatory school for girls, toddler through grade 12.

The school is committed to values of faith, intellectual excellence, social awareness, the building of community and personal growth.

The exchange program enables students to visit other Sacred Heart schools in the U. S. and abroad.

Tuesday Tours for toddlers-grade 8 are: October 21, 28; November 11 from 8:30-11 a.m..

Open House from toddlers-grade 4 is Wednesday, October 5 from 5-7 p.m. Open House for grades 5-12 is Wednesday, October 22 from 5-7 p.m.

Holy Name of Jesus School 6325 Cromwell Pl. New Orleans (504) 861-1466 Established in 1891, Holy Name of Jesus School is located in the Uptown area of New Orleans. It is a Roman Catholic, co-educational school for Pre-K through grade 7.

The philosophy of Holy Name centers on teaching children confidence, compassion and integrity while achieving academic excellence and maintaining the Catholic faith in an inclusive community.

Ecole Bilingue De La NouvelleOrléans 821 General Pershing St. New Orleans (504) 896-4500 ebnola.com Ecole Bilingue de la Nouvelle-Orléans is the only private French school in New Orleans that is accredited by the French Ministry of Education and State of Louisiana providing multilingual education for 2-year-old students to 6th grade. Since its founding in 1998, Ecole Bilingue’s mission has been to provide a strong and distinctive bilingual education for children in New Orleans by combining the best of French and American academics.

St. George’s Episcopal School 923 Napoleon Ave. New Orleans (504) 891-5509 stgeorgesepiscopal.com St. George’s is a private, co-educational, independent school for students from preschool (ages 1-3) through grade 8. Established in 1969, St. George’s is distinguished by its qualified faculty, low student-to-teacher ratio and concept of “individualized education,” which builds upon distinct talents and learning styles of each individual student.

The historic campus is conveniently located on Napoleon Avenue, between Magazine and Campstreets.

Open House will be held on November 6 and 20 and January 15 and 29 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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performing arts

By Lauren LaBorde

Premier Properties

Performance Calendar september 4-21 One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest The NOLA Project opens its season with the adaptation of Ken Kesey’s novel about a mental hospital and its colorful characters. The NOLA Project,

Nims Black Box Theatre, 2800 Chartres St., 302-9117, NOLAProject.com

5-20 Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike Christopher Durang’s comedy follows two bickering middle-aged siblings who share a home. Excitement starts when their movie star sister and boyfriend visit. Le Petit Théâtre

du Vieux Carré, 616 St. Peter St., 522-2081, LePetitTheatre.com

27 Enigma Variations The concert features Elgar’s “Enigma Variations”; John Adams’ energetic foxtrot for orchestra, “The Chairman Dances”; and Sibelius’ “Violin Concerto” with guest violinist Benjamin Beilman. Louisiana

Philharmonic Orchestra, Mahalia Jackson Theater, 1419 Basin St., 523-6530, LPOMusic. com

27-28 An Illiad

Tony winner Denis O’Hare (“American Horror Story: Coven,” “True Blood”) stars in the modern retelling of Homer’s epic poem The Illiad. Contemporary Arts

Center, 528-3828, cacno.org

5-29 Two Trains Running

August Wilson’s drama explores attitudes toward race in a black neighborhood in 1969 Pittsburgh.

Anthony Bean Community Theater, 1333 S. Carrollton Ave., 862-7529, AnthonyBeanTheater.com 19 2014: A Strauss Odyssey

Soprano Susanna Phillips is featured in the concert that includes Strauss’ final work, “Four Last Songs,” and “Also sprach Zarathustra,” known from the soundtrack of 2001: A Space Odyssey. Louisiana

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PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Ace and the Louisiana Open Housing Act, which make it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination. We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. For more information, call the Louisiana Attorney General’s Office at 1-800-273-5718.

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2006 Jefferson Avenue........SOLD...............$1,100,000 17 Chateau Palmer...............SOLD...............$1,085,000 1701 Valence Street..............SOLD...............$1,075,000 1919 State Street...................SOLD...............$1,050,000 1221 First Street...................SOLD...............$1,050,000 1221 Exposition Blvd..........SOLD...............$1,045,000 3225 Prytania Street.............SOLD...............$1,000,000 1844 State Street...................SOLD.................. $995,000 1022 Webster Street.............SOLD.................. $995,000 3447 Camp Street.................SOLD.................. $985,000 45 Savannah Ridge Ln.........SOLD.................. $950,000 1543 Henry Clay Avenue........SOLD.................. $950,000 1729 Jefferson Avenue........SOLD.................. $950,000 4525 Prytania Street.............SOLD.................. $950,000 3937 Camp Street.................SOLD.................. $950,000 508 Walnut Street.................SOLD.................. $950,000 2331 Chestnut Street...........SOLD.................. $949,000 1922 State Street...................SOLD.................. $899,000 6161 Loyola Avenue............SOLD.................. $895,000 6131 Coliseum....................................................$895,000 1205 Arabella Street.............SOLD.................. $895,000 3200 St. Charles Avenue......SOLD..................$889,000 6047 Camp Street.................SOLD.................. $850,000 836 State Street.....................SOLD.................. $849,000 500 Walnut Street.................SOLD.................. $825,000 5951 Tchoupitoulas..............SOLD.................. $815,000 5933 Camp Street.................SOLD.................. $799,000 1443 Calhoun Street............SOLD.................. $789,000 405 Exposition Blvd............SOLD.................. $755,000 630 Eleonore Street...........................................$695,000 3330 Jefferson Avenue...................................... $649,000 7605 Claiborne...............Under Contract.........$520,000 2511 St Charles Avenue #505.......................... $465,000 1513 Hesiod Street...............SOLD.................. $459,000 7315 Dominican Street...........SOLD......................$421,000 233 Broadway............................SOLD..................... $420,000 248 Cherokee #16................SOLD................... $185,000 7337 W. Roadway Street.......3 Slips................... $100,000 6257 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge.................$2,200,000 71607 Riverside Dr., Covington....................$1,350,000

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new orleans nostalgia

By Seale Paterson

Applauding the Aquacade From Aquabelles to pigs, this water-focused entertainment was extremely popular One of the 1984 Louisiana World’s Fair’s most popular attractions was the Aquacade.

Located in Bayou Plaza, the Aquacade had seating for 3,500 and featured a crescentshaped swimming pool and two

94-foot-high diving towers. The high-camp musical extravaganza “America Swims” was 45 minutes of synchronized swimming, high dives, comedy and lavish costumes, all set to music from the 1920s-’80s.

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The grand finale, Splashdance, was described as a “1980s Aqua-disco.”

Planning for the Aquacade started well in advance, with the hiring of Emmy and Tony awardwinning director Ron Field. Recruited for training and specialized choreography was Marion Elsted, known at the time as the world’s best synchronized swimming coach.

Elsted’s connections brought in star synchronized swimmers to fill the roles of the 36 Aquabelles, comprised mostly of international champions from the United States, Zimbabwe, Russia and other countries, who would perform up to 42 shows a week. The secret to keeping their hair in perfect place?

Knox gelatin, which “holds very well as long as (they) are not in hot water.”

One of the 14 professional high divers hired for the fair was a local: Nicky Starr of Metairie. Starr began his career at Pontchartrain Beach, where he performed as one of a duo: The Starr Brothers. He was a world championship diver in 1983, and then came to the Aquacade before going on to set Guinness World Records for diving later in his career.

The Aquacade was used to film a bit starring Brooke Shields for Bob Hope’s 81st birthday TV special: “Super Birthday – A World’s Fair Salute to Bob Hope.”

But Shields wasn’t the only star garnering great attention at the Aquacade; also drawing a big crowd was the gold lamé caped “Ralph the Diving Pig.” Reports were that he slid more than dived into the pool, but that his 45-second long swim around the pool was great entertainment. n Note: This is Part 9 of a yearlong focus on the 1984 Louisiana World’s Fair.

An advertisement for the Aquacade at the 1984 World’s Fair. Image provided courtesy of the New Orleans Public Library

Photo provided courtesy of the Louisiana Division at the New Orleans Public Library