St. Charles Avenue May 2010

Rosie the Riveter was right when she famously opined, “We Can Do It!” The “we” in this case is, of course, women, and it’s women’s countless contributions to war efforts that will be honored at this year’s IberiaBank Victory Ball, “The Legacy of Women in World War II.” Join Honorary Chair Phyllis Taylor and co-chairs […]

Weddings + Bride

Avery McLoughlin – Beauregard Lewis Bassich

Avery McLoughlin married Beauregard Lewis Bassich on September 22, 1951 at Marsh House on Avery Island at Avery’s family home. Beau and Avery met playing football in Audubon Park after a fabulous debutante party held at a home on Exposition Boulevard. They had a few “Please Escorts” after that to more debut parties and that […]

Real Weddings

Nugon -Arminio

With the anticipation of a proposal during the 2009 Easter Weekend in New Orleans, John Norman Arminio could not wait one more day to propose to Katherine Elinor Nugon. After a romantic home-cooked meal at Katie’s home, John called Katie’s mother, Peggy Maught, while Katie was in the other room. During the phone call, John […]

Wellness

Simply: Stretch

Don’t forget one of the most important aspects of your workout.

Community

Mason Page

Mason Page is a 13-year-old seventh grader at Stuart Hall School for Boys. There, Page is the head of the recycling committee and is involved with Stuart Hall’s Round Table and student government. Being the head of the recycling committee, Page is in charge of organizing the transportation of Stuart Hall’s recycle bins and suggests […]

History

General Greatness

Lafayette Square’s longstanding tradition of free music and fun continues.

Food + Drink

The Mother Load

Treat your mom to something tasty.

Food + Drink

Palate Persuasion

Chef John Bolderson of Jackson Restaurant mixes the savory and the sweet.

Fashion

Fab Lab

From application to mixers, these two girls have makeup down pat.

Fashion

Composites Attract

Thanks to designers like Givenchy, Prabal Gurung and Versace, this forever-cool combo is back in a big way.

Fashion

What’s Hot

Mother’s Day

Community

Along the Avenue

St. Charles Avenue magazine and New Orleans Bride’s own Morgan Packard couldn’t have been more surprised when long-time beau Mike Griffith served up a rare, antique lavender sapphire in an Art Deco setting as dessert on her birthday. The avowed Newcomb alumna and her Tulane tech guru haven’t set a date yet, but the plans […]

Society + Culture

A note from Bev

We are so honored to have the IberiaBank Victory Ball featured on our cover this month! Thanks to Honorary Chair Phyllis Taylor and co-chairs Rita Benson LeBlanc and Daphne and Brandon Berger for giving us a night to remember on June 4 at the National World War II Museum. This year’s theme, “The Legacy of […]