On Friday, September 20, the Audubon Aquarium of the Americas held its fourth annual “Scales & Ales.” This fundraising event, which happens in the aquarium itself and spills into Woldenberg Park, brings support for Audubon’s educational programs and conservational efforts. Chairs Mr. and Mrs. William Hines organized the party, providing food from over 30 restaurants, […]
NOLA City Bark threw its third annual “101 Donations” fundraising event on Saturday, August 24. The Arbor Room and Popp Fountain of City Park were festively decorated to fit this year’s theme of “101 Donations Goes South of the Border.” Rachel and Herb Dyer of the Velvet Cactus were there to serve their delicious margaritas […]
The Arts Council of New Orleans held its 37th annual “Community Arts Awards” ceremony at the Contemporary Arts Center. The center served as the place where local creations were displayed and the artists honored on September 24. The nonprofit Arts Council works with other nonprofit arts societies in the greater New Orleans area to see […]
Each year, a committee of members of the Young Leadership Council Board of Directors and “Role Models” from previous years selects 25 individuals to honor at their annual “Role Model Awards Gala.” This year, approximately 600 attendees gathered at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans in the Empire Ballroom to celebrate the event’s 27th year. […]
The “Crimestoppers Carnivale” patron party was held at Generations Hall on Wednesday, September 11. This social was a precursor to the main event at Mardi Gras World on September 28. Patrons could attend this pre-party and be some of the first people to hear Dr. John and Bobby Rush’s newest collaboration, a song titled “Another […]
Between new restaurant openings and new offerings at old local favorites, 2013 has seen many changes in the New Orleans culinary scene. As the season changes, so do the ingredients, and so does the focus of many regional chefs. Here is a look at what’s new around town this fall. As to casual dining, the […]
St. Charles Avenue’s Social Columnist, Shelby Westfeldt, married John David Mills at the Westfeldts’ compound in Fletcher, N.C. on Saturday, August 10. It was a magical wedding reception despite the rain that came down right after they said their vows in Christ School’s St. Joseph Chapel. Shelby, a coffee trader with Westfeldt Brothers, and John, […]
On Saturday, September 14, Palmer Park was filled with the sweetly scented smoke of Each One Save One’s third annual barbecuing contest, “Q’n for Kids.” Each One Save One has been one of the city’s largest nonprofit mentoring programs for the youth since 1994. Through the help of 160 volunteer counselors working with children from […]
Boys Hope Girls Hope of Greater New Orleans held its 33rd fall gala on Friday, September 13. The Pavilion of the Two Sisters in City Park became a venue fit for Hollywood with glamorous cuisine, cocktails and entertainment matching the theme “A Night at the Oscars.” This gala, chaired by Lori Rodrigue and Monique Ricci, […]
The Arbor Room at Popp Fountain was filled to the brim on September 20 with excited drink enthusiasts ready to celebrate the 10th annual “Martini Madness” with the Friends of City Park. This fundraising event was so successful in past years that, in order to shorten the lines at the 21 different food vendors, this […]
The Pro Bono Project held its 25th annual “Justice For All Ball” at the Audubon Tea Room on Friday, September 20. Funds raised at this ball gave the Pro Bono Project the support it needs to continue providing volunteer attorneys and law-related services to improve the lives of clients and the greater New Orleans metropolitan […]
Lindsey Trist Brower and Richard Bradley Beard Jr. met through mutual friends at a dinner party in Oxford, Miss., while both were attending Ole Miss. After meeting Lindsey, Bradley asked her to dine at L&M’s Kitchen. Their first date was all it took, and they stayed together throughout college. When Bradley decided he wanted to […]
Before you start adding on false eyelashes, loads of shimmer and berry-red lipsticks, remember that less is more – especially when it comes to your holiday beauty routine. It is always fun to add flair and drama to your look, but that doesn’t mean you should swipe on as much makeup as possible to get […]
NOVEMBER • Through Nov. 3 Tony N’ Tina’s Wedding Audience members are the guests in this interactive, improvisational comedy set at an Italian-American wedding. The Joy Theater, 1200 Canal St., 528-9569, TheJoyTheater.com • Through Nov. 17 Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde The Robert Louis Stevenson classic about a man whose experiments birth a villainous alter […]
Dress for Success is “Going Places. Going Strong.” They have settled in to their new home at 6117 Magazine St., filling their boutique with fantastic clothing options for their clients – including a recent donation of more than 100 new items from the Worth Collection. This month they will have several events around town, including a […]
I am very excited that I will soon be a first-time aunt. Upon receiving this joyous news, and because my new niece will reside in New Orleans, I began to reflect on my own childhood and how much the city has grown. I remember my first Saints game – the Superdome was half-empty and our […]
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