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Bev’s Note Now that everyone is getting the vaccines, we’re excited to get out there and go places, so you’ll be sure to welcome our annual spring fashion feature starring model Rupa Jolly for the perfect ideas to enliven your…
Author: Morgan Packard Griffith
Editor's Note
Bev's Note City Park must raise 89 percent of its revenue on its own, and they should be congratulated for a successful “Celebration in the Oaks” and “Floats in the Oaks” and of course the “Lark Picnic in the Park”!…
Editor's Note
Bev's Note It is Mardi Gras time, and even though we won’t have the usual celebrations we’re accustomed to, New Orleanians are going to celebrate to the utmost! Be sure to check out What’s Hot for Mardi Gras for ideas…
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Bev's Note Now that we’ve been home for the last few months, it’s really been a great time to experiment with new beauty techniques. Be sure to check out What’s Hot to see the latest in skincare to confront winter…
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Bev's Note There are some great programs at Le Petit that you don’t want to miss! “NOLA Noel” is December 4-26, featuring the jumpiest holiday songs by Louis Prima, Louis Armstrong, Allen Toussaint and more! On December 3 at 7:30…
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Bev's Note Our annual holiday fashion feature offers fabulous outfits modeled by Martine Chaisson Linares in her own exquisite gallery! Discover your new favorite going out and staying in outfits, then add a new accessory from our What’s Hot for…
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BEV'S NOTE Get ready for the 22nd annual “CHAIRish the Children: A Fall Feast Celebrating New Orleans” fundraiser, which will be celebrated in a very different way! The Louisiana Children’s Museum’s new location is fabulous, and thanks to the pandemic…
Morgan's Note
If you look carefully through this magazine, you’ll notice that it’s a little different than any issue before – there are no Philanthropic Events. Due to the pandemic there was a gap in time when every fundraiser had to be…
Morgan's Note
I am fortunate that walks around my neighborhood these days come with socially distanced visits with neighbors as well as weekly music played by extremely talented musicians – from their porches, of course. My son recently turned 3, which means that…
Morgan's Note
The Louisiana SPCA is committed to finding loving families for the homeless and neglected animals throughout our state. Now is the perfect time to adopt a rescue pet! All you have to do is visit LA-SPCA.org and complete their online adoption application.…
The Harlequins
Founded: 1925 Theme: “NOLA’s Ark” Photographer: Rudy Bierhuizen at Mike Posey Photography & Video Her Majesty Queen Harlequins Miss Emily Clay Weinmann Debutantes Miss Alston Adele Bagot, Miss Camille Elise Ciolino and Miss Caroline McDaniel Hughs, with Her Majesty…
Twelfth Night Revelers
Founded: 1870 Theme: “World of Audubon” Photographer: Anne Cresson of Cresson Photography Charity: The krewe’s nonprofit is the United States Marine Reserve Band Her Majesty Queen TNR Miss Hayden Dawson Livaudais Maids Miss Shannon Elizabeth Schmidt, Miss Elizabeth Carter…
Krewe of Apollo
Year Founded: 1929 Theme: “Apollo Walks the Line” Photographer: Norris Gagnet of Norris Gagnet Photography Charity: Her Majesty’s favorite nonprofit is Heart of Passion, which is a teen-run nonprofit that fundraises for and plans a four-day summer event for teens…
The Krewe of Eros
Year Founded: 1935 Theme: “Mi Amoré” Photographer: Creative Images Photography Charity: Her Majesty’s favorite nonprofit is the Network Summer Service Projects at Sacred Heart. “I attended Clown Academy where I learned slapstick comedy and aerial skills that I would…
The Olympians
Year Founded: 1902 Theme: “A Political Circus” Photographer: Rudy Bierhuizen of Mike Posey Photography & Video Her Majesty Queen Olympians Miss Kaitlin Monica Daly Maids Miss Caroline Louise Viator and Miss Ashton Elise Rabalais
Caliphs of Cairo
Year Founded: 1936 Theme: “Bourbon Restoration” Photographer: Rudy Bierhuizen of Mike Posey Photography & Video Her Majesty Queen Caliphs Miss Adelayde Grace Rome Page Master John Reniers Grace, with Maid Miss Bryce Reyne Arata, and First Maid Miss Camille…
Krewe of Nereus
Founded: 1896 Theme: “125th Anniversary Grand Ball” Photographer: Rudy Bierhuizen of Mike Posey Photography & Video Charity: Her Majesty’s favorite charity is: Amigos for Christ, which she’s worked with the past four summers and plans to return for another in…
Krewe of Osiris
Year Founded: 1915 Theme: Osiris always has an Egyptian theme, reflecting its namesake Photographer: Rudy Bierhuizen of Mike Posey Photography & Video Charity: Her Majesty’s favorite nonprofit is OPTIONS, a charity that serves the developmentally disabled. She just finished a…
The Achaeans
Year Founded: 1947 Theme: “Odysseus and the Cyclops” Photographer: Nola Vows Photography Her Majesty Queen Achaeans Miss Kelly Manning Batt Her Majesty Queen Achaeans Miss Kelly Manning Batt and Odysseus Maids Miss Helen Anne Mason, Miss Caroline McDaniel Hughs,…
Young Men Illinois Club
Year Founded: 1926 Theme: “Harlem Renaissance” Photographer: Bernie Saul Photography Her Majesty Queen YMI Miss Sydney Angelle Wright Princesses Miss Jolie Marie Evans, Miss Ava Jenine Dabon, Miss Sydney Danielle Harkins, Miss Kennedy Ann-Maria Miller, Miss Jaila Catrice Kagler…
Krewe of Athenians
Year Founded: 1909 Theme: “Bienville’s Nightmare” Photographer: Rudy Bierhuizen of Mike Posey Photography and Video Charity: Her Majesty’s favorite nonprofit is Animal Rescue New Orleans. “I have always held ARNO near and dear to my heart. I’m a huge animal…
Krewe of Dorians
Year Founded: 1937 Theme: “A Sailor’s Valentine” Photographer: Rudy Bierhuizen of Mike Posey Photography & Video Her Majesty Queen Dorians Miss Skye Alexandra de la Vergne Ward Page Master Benjamin Price DeMeyers, with Maids Miss Ashton Adele Bagot, Miss…
High Priests of Mithras
Year Founded: 1897 Theme: “Nebuchadnezzar’s Dream” Photographer: Nola Vows Photography Her Majesty Queen Mithras Miss Elizabeth Carter Macdiarmid Her Majesty Queen Mithras Miss Elizabeth Carter MacDiarmid and Caliph Pages Master Henry Tucker Fitch, Master Curtis Collins Eustis, Master Tanner…
Prophets of Persia
Year Founded: 1927 Theme: “The White Palace in Belgrade, Serbia: The 1922 Imperial Wedding of King Alexander I of Yugoslavia and Princess Maria of Romania Honoring the Visitor, Edward, Prince of Wales” Photographer: Rudy Bierhuizen of Mike Posey Photography &…
Original Illinois Club
Year Founded: 1895 Theme: “Under the Big Top” Photographer: Aaron Cormier Photography Charity: The Original Illinois Club is a 501c3 organization and is the presumed favorite of its members and the Queen His Majesty King Illinois Dr. Reginald Rigsby…
Knights of Momus
Year Founded: 1872 Theme: “Momus Bags” Photographer: Anne Cresson of Cresson Photography Her Majesty Queen Momus Miss Miriam de Buys Ellis Her Majesty Queen Momus Miss Miriam de Buys Ellis and Momus Maids (back row) Miss Marley Eastman Cannaday, Miss…
Elves of Oberon
Year Founded: 1895 Theme: “The Art of Impeachment” Photographer: Rudy Bierhuizenof Mike Posey Photography and Video Charity: The Queen’s favorite nonprofit is Miracle League, because she enjoys participating in an organization that provides any disabled child, regardless of their level of disability,…
The Atlanteans
Year Founded: 1890 Theme: “Anchors Away for the Irish Anchorite” Photographer: Nola Vows Photography Her Majesty Queen Atlanteans Miss Julia Armstrong Saer and Poseidon Her Majesty Queen Atlanteans Miss Julia Armstrong Saer Page Master Henry Hassinger Van Horn and…
Knights of Babylon
Year Founded: 1939 Theme: “Mythological Menagerie” Photographer: Darryl Schmitt of Darryl Schmitt Photography Charity: Her Majesty Queen Babylon Miss Sarah Elizabeth Seal’s favorite nonprofit organization is the Make A Wish Foundation. Founded in 1980, it exists to create life-changing wishes…
Krewe of Hermes
Year Founded: 1937 Theme: “French Opera House Carnival” Photographer: Darryl Schmitt of Darryl Schmitt Photography Charity: The Hermes BTP Foundation, Inc,. supports New Orleans’ first responders on a year-round basis Her Majesty Queen Hermes Miss Constantine Elena Rodriguez Maids…
