St. Charles Avenue February 2011

Community

Work of Art

Poydras Home kicks off its weekend of art with a preview party.

Fashion

St. Charles Avenue’s Bridal Resource Directory

BEAUTYEarthsavers5501 Magazine St.899-85553301 Veterans Blvd., Metairie835-02253414 Highway 190, Mandeville(985) 674-1133 Le Visage Day Spa8110 Hampson St.265-8018 Pixie Cosmetic & Skin Care5715 Magazine St.895-5571 Salon M4336 Canal St.304-6525 Studio E819 Canal St.525-3096 Tisa Beauty Bar5421 Magazine St.891-8992 CAKES/ICE CREAM/CHOCOLATE Bittersweet Confections5331 Canal Blvd.484-0780 Melissa’s Fine Pastries472-8572melissasfinepastries.com Pinkberry5601 Magazine St.899-4260300 Canal St.899-4260 Sucré3025 Magazine St520-8311Lakeside Shopping Center834-2277www.shopsucre.com […]

Fashion

St. Charles Avenue’s Couture Wedding Guide

A generations-old New Orleans tradition

Spring Travel: Tips for Your Trips

These travel suggestions will put some spring in 2011.

Community

The Howling Forties

Animal lovers celebrate and raise funds for the local SPCA.

Community

Honored Guests

The Historic Houses Society celebrates patron contributions.

Community

An Odyssey of Art

The 45th annual Odyssey Ball displays NOMA’s journey through history.

Community

February Schooldays 2011

[gtx_gallery]

Community

February Snapshots 2011

[gtx_gallery]

Arts + Entertainment

Peru and Provence

Great inspiration for two small dinner parties

Real Weddings

Todd – Etheridge

Catherine Gordon Todd and Frank Scarborough Etheridge IV met several years ago through a mutual friend in New Orleans before Hurricane Katrina. After the storm, Catherine moved to Atlanta while Frank moved to Columbus, Ga. The two bumped into each other in May 2010 at Jazz Fest and again a few months later at a […]

Community

Doyle “Red” Cooper

Doyle “Red” Cooper knows the true spirit of being a jazz musician in New Orleans. As a senior at both New Orleans Center for Creative Arts and New Orleans Charter Science and Math High School, his love for music is evident in his passion for teaching music. Cooper is involved in several organizations that provide […]

Wellness

Sticking To It

How to keep your fitness resolutions all year.

History

Cornerstone of the Community

The Jewish Community Center – then and now.

Society + Culture

On the Cover

Celebrating its 35th year, the theme of the Contemporary Arts Center’s SweetArts is “Art In The Dark” – of which there will be plenty. One-night only interactive and illuminated art installations will include: “Tunnel” by Paint, “A Kiss in the Dark” by Ashley Longshore, “Shadow Box Burlesque” by Trixie Minx and “Love is in the […]

Community

Cheers to a Cure

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation holds its annual fundraiser.

Community

Reach for the Stars

Junior Achievement recognizes the Rising Stars of 2010.

Community

What’s Cookin’?

CASA New Orleans hosts a food-themed fundraiser for foster children.

Community

Governor’s Mansion Jazzes It Up

The New Orleans Jazz Brunch raised funds for the upkeep of public spaces.

Community

Activists of the Year 2011

St. Charles Avenue magazine honors the community leaders that give back.

Community

A Taste of Carnivale

Carnivale du Vin raises money for culinary education.

Food + Drink

Love Bites

These 3 eateries will add romance to your special night.

Food + Drink

From the Sea to Sautéed

Chef Vincent Catalanotto serves these local favorites with an Italian twist.

Fashion

Most Valuable Makeup

Top 10 products for 2011

Fashion

Valentine's Day

Valentine’s Day

Community

Along the Avenue

They danced and they sang and it’s not even – but almost – Mardi Gras! It seems everyone had something to celebrate in a flurry of debutante parties, seminal birthdays and love. The season’s debutante parties were gracious, musically memorable and, more often than not, carried a theme. Olivia Woollam channeled the goddess Athena, replete […]

Society + Culture

A Note from Bev

The Contemporary Art Center has been such a success in our community and we’re proud to present on our cover the SweetArts Ball, themed “Art In The Dark,” that will be held on February 12th! This year, its 35th birthday, the CAC will honor organizations and individuals that embody the heart and soul of the […]