St. Charles Avenue May 2016

Disco Inferno

The Contemporary Arts Center’s “SweetArts” is a throwback to its founding decade.

Healthy Hearts

The “Go Red for Women” movement encourages local women to take charge of their heart health.

Party In The Park

“Lark in the Park” benefited the expansion of the New Orleans Botanical Garden Conservatory.

Fashion

A Party “En Pointe”

The New Orleans Ballet Theatre raised funds for programs and performances.

Sailing to Save Lives

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society hosted a pre-party to their annual regatta fundraiser.

One Bite at a Time

Louisiana Appleseed recognized seven locals for their dedication to social justice initiatives.

A Fancy Federation Fête

An elegant evening recognized Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans’ major donors.

Community Crimestoppers

This annual luncheon honored local heroes committed to a safer city.

A Heartfelt Soirée

The “2016 Sugarplum Ball” will fund a new Heart Catheterization Lab at Children’s Hospital.

A Grand Finale

WYES transports guests to “Downton Abbey” again for their “Going Out In Style Gala.”

The Audubon Nature Institute strives to celebrate the wonders of nature by providing a fun venue for family entertainment and educating the community on how to be environmental guardians. On May 6, the Institute will be hosting its annual “Whitney Zoo-To-Do” gala to support the restoration of Audubon Zoo’s Tropical Bird House. The black-tie […]

Bev's Note

We are thrilled to feature the “Whitney Zoo-To-Do” on our cover this month! As you all probably know, it’s the largest non-medical fundraiser in the city, and this year the proceeds will go to restoring the Tropical Bird House. Thanks to Caroline Calhoun, “Whitney Zoo-To-Do” Gala Chair; Celeste Eustis, “Zoo-To-Do for Kids” Gala Chair; Gary […]

Morgan's Note

May is one of my favorite months in St. Charles Avenue magazine. From seeing the birds, dresses and white linen suits on our cover for the "Whitney Zoo-To-Do;" to great Mother's Day gift ideas for all the moms in your life in What's Hot; to new procedures and products in Summer Skincare; to mouth-watering 10 […]

The Robb Mansion

The Parenting Center

Where kids might come with instructions

Fashion

The Eyes Have It

Reversing aging

Recipes

A Meaty Masterpiece

Neil McClure, of the newly relocated McClure’s Barbecue, shares his Barbecue Jambalaya

Restaurants

For the Love of Kin

Finding a new favorite

Cocktails

10 Local Brunches

Extravagant breakfast meets limitless lunch

Fighting Hunger Starts At Home

Bill and Mary Hines open their home and their hearts to Second Harvest

Fashion

Summer Skincare

Nine local experts help – from head to toe

Weddings + Bride

Dorothy “Dot” Rosen to Dr. Jacob “Jack” Weisler

After graduating from Newcomb as a theatre major, Dorothy “Dot” Rosen was asked to work at Air Weather Service as a meteorologist. A year later, she went back to Newcomb to persue her masters in Social Work when she met the dashing young doctor, Jacob “Jack” Weisler on a double date! They were dating lots […]

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