St. Charles Avenue June 2017

Storyville, A Literary Legend

The Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival began with a tribute to Storyville.

Still Groovin’

Patrons celebrated the success of WYES over the past 60 years.

Sports

RHINO

Rebuilding Hope in New Orleans is more than just service

Things To Do

June is a time of camps, swimming and snow balls. With that in mind, turn to our “Taking the Kids” feature for more than 10 local ideas from entertainment to education to keep kids of all ages occupied for hours to weeks. And if you need ideas for how to outfit them for these activities, […]

Society + Culture

Bev's Note

We are so proud as New Orleanians to have The National WWII Museum in our city; it represents everything that’s superior: our history, our spirit and the service of our people! We are proud to present on our cover the museum’s “American Spirit Awards.” Thanks to Silver Service Medallion Honorees John P. Laborde and David L. […]

On the Cover

Silver Service Medallion Honorees John P. Laborde and David L. Oreck; Whitney Bank President Joseph S. Exnicious; and museum President and CEO Dr. Gordon H. “Nick” Mueller are pictured on our cover representing The National World War II Museum’s “American Spirit Awards” presented by Whitney Bank. While events surrounding awards take place June 8-10, the […]

Snapshots

June 2017

SCHOOLDAYS

Swinging to the Symphony

LPO’s annual “Opus Ball” featured the songs of Louis Prima.

Food + Drink

Special Summer Salad

Ruth’s Chris Steak House’s Executive Chef Vernell Gibson shares Ruth’s Fresh Mozzarella & Heirloom Tomato Salad

Ensuring Access to Education

The UNCF rallied partygoers for education and honored Leah Chase.

Civic Duty Diligence

Crimestoppers GNO introduced an interdenominational campaign.

Celebrating Cinema

NOFS partied to promote filmmaking and educational programming.

Hats Off to Opera

Whimsical hats and a derby theme marked the 33rd annual “Mad Hatters.”

Dancing With the Stars

The star-studded annual BRAVO gala supported the New Orleans Ballet Association.

Halting Hunger

More than 120 people gathered to support Second Harvest Food Bank of South Louisiana.

Generous Giving

The Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans thanked its selfless supporters.

Lagniappe

Community Crusader: Shelby Sanderford

Shelby Sanderford is a known problem-solver. From her early years at Isidore Newman to her current role as founder of a start-up, Sanderford has been solution-focused in every endeavor. She carries this passion into the community, where she strives to inspire others to both achieve their goals and to give back. As she launches YIPS, […]

Restaurants

To Dine and Dance

The Court of Two Sisters surged in popularity in the 1930s-1940s

Theatre + Art

Performing Arts Calendar

June

Things To Do

Simone Reggie

Co-Owner, Simone’s Market

Things To Do

Rupa Mohan

CEO, The Sweat Social

Community

Madeline Lorraine Puente

St. Mary’s Dominican High School

Real Weddings

Clesi – Mazzarell

With this Ring

Arts + Entertainment

Climbing to the Top

Dr. Church’s volcano party

Sports

Taking the Kids

Summer fun for all ages

Fashion

Treating the Kids

Friend and Company 7713 Maple St., 866-5433 friendandcompany.com Happy Birthday Cupcake Musical Figurine looks good enough to eat. An elegant fluted cupcake wrapper and luscious swirl of sweet enamel vanilla icing topped with pink and blue enamel stars create a masterpiece just for you. Twist the top and it cleverly plays “Happy Birthday […]

Lagniappe

Community Crusader: Sheila Sanderford

Sheila Sanderford is passionate about family—the fellowship, community, and enjoyment that comes with caring for one another and providing a foundation of support. That passion translates well to her work establishing the building blocks of success for local students in need of community resources. At Communities in Schools (CIS), site coordinators work directly with students […]

Lagniappe