St. Charles Avenue July 2018

Morgan's Note

July is a big month for my family: Our son turns 1 the first week of the month! At this moment he’s “helping” me write this column while we practice throwing a ball back and forth, standing and pushing buttons with a turtle that plays classical music and teaches the different sections of the orchestra. […]

Nostalgia: New Orleans Lawn Tennis Club

Founded in 1876, the New Orleans Lawn Tennis Club is the oldest tennis club in the United States. The founding members were mostly English, working in the cotton business in New Orleans. Over their first decade as a club, they moved their courts to several different locations in or near the Garden District. In February […]

Snapshots

Sarah Harding, Ed Hardin, Maria Daigle, Corey Wax and Jennifer Suare attend “A Patriotic Affair for Tomorrow’s Military Leaders, the 2017 All Service Academies Ball” in December. The event was held in the National World War II Museum as an evening to honor the men and women from across Louisiana who will serve as future […]

Shop Talk: David Perlis

HOW DID PERLIS START? My grandmother convinced my grandfather to start the business with the promise to marry him if he did. That was in 1939, and he worked seven days a week in the early years. My father and I both joined the business while in our 20s. RETAIL FACES SO MANY CHALLENGES, YET […]

Shop Talk: Eve Rutledge

HOW DID MYSTIC BLUE SIGNS START? Mystic Blue Signs began when I moved to New Orleans from San Francisco at the end of 1995. With New Orleans’ strong appreciation of its architectural history, I thought I could paint traditional signs here. My husband, Vince Mitchell, joined the company in 2003. HOW DID YOU COME INTO […]

Student Activist: Cecelia & Catherine Zimmermann

“Activism is more about a sense of belonging and adding value to the community. I feel that by working together something has been accomplished,” says Cecelia Zimmermann. “It isn’t all about oneself but it’s really about others and the community as a whole,” says Catherine Zimmermann The sisters attend St. Mary’s Dominican High School, where […]

Young Bloods: Austin McCann

Can a designer sock company help alleviate some of the issues associated with homelessness? Austin McCann, Founder and CEO of Open Thread, thinks so. After coming up with the idea for a graduate school project at Loyola University New Orleans, McCann decided to turn his business marketing homework into a reality. Now Open Thread is […]

Performing Arts: July

5-8 ESSENCE Festival The ESSENCE Fest returns to New Orleans with conferences, speakers and, of course, fantastic music featuring artists like Janet Jackson, Mary J. Blige and The Roots. Mercedes-Benz Superdome, 1500 Sugar Bowl Drive, 587-3663, Essence.com 6-22 Macbeth Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy of Lord Macbeth’s thirst for power that leads to his downfall hits the […]

With This Ring: Henican-Simon

When Margaret Anne Henican and Cameron Lawrence Simon met at a family friend’s crawfish boil sparks flew immediately; the couple’s first date to Cameron’s favorite Tex-Mex restaurant, El Patio in Houston, Texas was the start of a romance to last a lifetime. To ask for Meg’s hand in marriage, Cameron invited both families for dinner […]

Entertaining with Bev: Flamingo Fun

We have adorable new neighbors who just moved in, and to welcome them we decided to have a pool party for the children: Weston, Ann Colin and Kate! We already have several flamingos in our garden, as well as in the pool, so I decided to center the theme on them. After trips to Party […]

Sip-Sational Summer Happy Hours

Tennessee Williams once wrote, “Liquor goes fast in hot weather” and he was definitely onto something. Refreshing summer cocktails are one way to make our humid summers a little more tolerable. The following hot-spots, bars and restaurants have updated their menus just in time to help us all beat the heat. Arnaud’s French 75 Bar […]

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Pampering Yourself

Everything about summer lends itself to an excuse to indulge in a little self-pampering. With its skin-revealing clothing and shoes, skin- and hair-damaging sun rays and a designation as the vacation and staycation time of year, the season makes a visit to the spa, salon or clinic a no-brainer. If you’re looking for ways to […]

Philanthropic Fun: Sipping with a Story

A quintessential New Orleans evening set the stage for “Amazing Grapes 2018:” string lights overhead, jazz music wafting through the air and the historic garden in bloom. The event benefits the Hermann-Grima + Gallier Historic Houses in the ongoing challenge of preservation of the two 19th century historic houses: Hermann-Grima House, built in 1830, and […]

Philanthropic Fun: Pontchartrain Party

A nautical “Party on Lake Pontchartrain” offered a fun and festive way for 300 partygoers to give back to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. The event honored 8-year-old Daniel Wedge IV, Honored Hero, who’s now in remission from T-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. James C. Wade served as Event Chair, and Guy Brierre served as Commodore […]

Philanthropic Fun: Inspired Giving

Daughters of Charity Foundation of New Orleans held its seventh annual “Keeping Our Promises Gala” inside the elegant Messina’s at the Terminal at the Lakefront Airport on March 23. The Patron Party preceded the gala, which included the presentation of the Inspired Cross Awards, a live fundraiser and a silent auction. The four individuals honored […]

Philanthropic Fun: Hoggyshack

“Hogs for the Cause” transformed the UNO Lakefront Arena into “Hogusta National” with a “Hoggyshack”-themed Gala Dinner benefit, attended by 350 patrons. Partygoers enjoyed a four-course “I’m Alright” meal, which included an appetizer course of “My Dinghy is Bigger than your Boat” Seafood Platter, a salad course, a prime rib course and a “No Respect” […]

Philanthropic Fun: Rebuilding Together

The New Orleans Center for the Creative Arts served two roles: as the venue for this year’s “Julia Jump” and as a fantastic example of the adaptive reuse of a historic building, underlining one of the PRC’s key goals. In keeping with the 1920s Art Deco theme of the event, vintage attire was encouraged and […]

Philanthropic Fun: Southern Elegance

At this year’s “Parkway Promenade,” Jefferson Beautification, Inc. presented the Frederick Law Olmsted Award, accepted by Marilyn Charvet for her husband, the late Carol Vincent Charvet. The award is given to an individual who has assisted Jefferson Beautification, Inc. in fulfilling its mission. Mildred Zorick-Congemi served as Event Chairman, and Michele Shane L’Hoste served as […]

Philanthropic Fun: Access to Higher Education

This year marked the fifth anniversary of the UNCF New Orleans “Mayor’s Masked Ball.” Mayor Mitch Landrieu received the UNCF MASKED Award for his commitment to higher education and support of minority children getting to attend college. In a special tribute, students from Xavier and Dillard universities walked into the gala with candles to the […]

Philanthropic Fun: Serving the Future

The eighth annual “Goldring-Woldenberg Major Donor Dinner” fêted major donors to the Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans’ 2018 Annual Campaign; 57 major donors were in attendance. Darryl and Louellen Berger and the Windsor Court Hotel were the generous underwriters and hosts of the black-tie affair, which took place at the Windsor Court Hotel. The […]

Philanthropic Fun: Films and Flowers

The gardens of Wilkinson-Bruno home served as the backdrop of New Orleans Film Society’s annual Patron Party and gala. Decor courtesy of Lovegood Event Rentals and Mardi Gras Productions, with flowers reviving the garden courtesy of Dunn & Sonnier Antiques • Flowers • Gifts, set the slate for the Midnight in the Garden theme. Celebrities […]

Philanthropic Fun: Learning to Grow

Under the stars in the Langston Hughes Academy Dreamkeeper Garden, a production garden of herbs, fruits, chickens and pygmy goats in the schoolyard of the Langston Hughes Academy, 1,000 patrons attended Edible Schoolyard New Orleans’ premiere annual benefit. Seguenon Kone welcomed guests to the venue with his signature balaphone tones, and Otis and Friends, The […]

Food + Drink

The Dish: Perfect Pairings

In January, Karla Kilgore, an internationally celebrated sommelier and New Orleans native, opened Barrel Wine Bar in Covington offering tastes, flights, by-the-glass and bottles of over 50 wines from all over the world. Small-plates include savory cheese and charcuterie boards, baked brie, buttery escargot and addictive bacon-wrapped dates. A small selection of desserts changes frequently. […]

On the Menu: Chill Out

Ingredients 3 large sea scallops, cut into ¼-inch pieces 2 ounces lime juice 1 ounce Aji Amarillo Paste 2 teaspoons red onions, diced 1 teaspoon red bell pepper, diced 1 teaspoon yellow bell pepper, diced ½ teaspoon cilantro, chopped Salt and pepper to taste Instructions Mix all ingredients in a large bowl. Serve on a cold […]

What's Hot: Summer Style

He will have the most appeal at the pool party in a banana camp cotton shirt with actual coconut buttons from David Hart. Friend, 600 Carondelet St., 342-2162, FriendNewOrleans.com Perfectly flirty, the blush ombre Justyne earrings from Kendra Scott will make a sensational statement. Wildflower Boutique, 2700 Metairie Road, 218-8996 The best way to rosé, […]

Lafreniere Park

While we had a lovely spring this year, it seems as if we turned the corner toward summer at a fast and furious pace. Temperatures have been climbing steadily, and, as our air conditioners hum and our daily pace slows down, we’re already looking for ways to beat the heat. Meanwhile, before most summer camps […]

Green Light New Orleans

Last month I attended a speech by an inspirational scientist who’s dedicated to exploring, explaining and sustaining life on Earth through solving global environmental problems, such as changes in ecosystems, land use, climate, food security and resource sustainability. Understandably his talk highlighted the doom and gloom of damage humans have made to our planet, but […]

Bev's Note

If you take a ride out to City Park, you’ll see the new Children’s Museum coming to life – and it’s all been made possible by so many volunteers, like Anne Milling, Peggy Laborde and the late Nancy Marsiglia. If you attend the 20th annual “CHAIRish the Children” gala on August 25, you’ll get to […]

Gallery Insider

Within this section you’ll find a directory of more than 70 art galleries in New Orleans and on the Northshore. Find your favorite new artist or rediscover an old master; travel down a frequently walked street and discover a new treasure; or simply enjoy the experience of taking in beautiful artworks – all of this […]

Summer Trends

BEAUTY Blo Blow Dry Bar *Pictured above* 5530 Magazine St., New Orleans 504-570-6101, BloMeDry.com Color Wow Dream Coat – This incredible product has a one-of-a-kind anti-humidity seal that acts as a raincoat for your hair, keeping your hair perfectly tamed no matter how hot and humid the weather gets. The seal lasts 3-4 shampoos […]