St. Charles Avenue September 2012

A Swinging Time

The Museum of the American Cocktail celebrates World Cocktail Week.

New Orleans Nostalgia: Does a Body Good

The 1921 Milk for Health Campaign

Educate Yourself

What's New and Special in Your Area School

To Your Health: Making Minutes Count

Dear Guys, I really want to work out but there’s no way I can spend an hour or two on a treadmill every day. Can you recommend some “quick fix” cardio exercises that will help me shift a few pounds? Linda Elder Old Metairie It is a great start just wanting new cardiovascular exercises; in […]

Student Activist: Jessie Ledet

Mount Carmel Academy

With This Ring: Grevemberg – Fromherz

Eugenie DeJean Grevemberg and Kurt Wolfe Fromherz have known each other through mutual friends for more than a decade. In May 2009 Eugenie and Kurt ran into each other at a wedding in New Orleans. They danced together the whole night and the rest is history. During a trip to Navarre Beach with a […]

Bev Entertaining: Bright Birthday Bash

A September supper and birthday celebration

Supporting in Style

The designer Bill Blass once said: “Style is primarily a matter of instinct” and when we think style icons, be it J-Lo or Jackie O, we realize it isn’t defined by age, race or even how much you spend at the cash register. For the lucky few, style is an innate quality. Fortunately for […]

Honoring Hospitality

The New Orleans Wine & Food Experience fêtes William Goldring.

Donating for Development

The National Development Fund hosts their annual “House Party.”

The Greatest Gift of All

Chefs celebrate life for the National Kidney Foundation of Louisiana.

Literary Libations

The Pirate’s Alley Faulkner Society holds “Juleps in June.”

On the Cover: September 2012

Celebrate a masquerade this year with the New Orleans Hispanic Heritage Foundation. The “2012 Azucar Ball” is the premier black-tie event for the Hispanic community, and this year’s theme will be “Cigars Under the Stars” at “Noche de Carnaval” (Night at the Carnival). Join co-chair Sofia Pigna Bellini, co-founder Cristina Fowler and co-chairs Victoria White […]

Red Hot Jazz

Raising funds for the African American Heritage Program at the Preservation Resource Center.

Healthy Spotlight

Celebrating 26 years of putting the “Spotlight on Success.”

Soul in the Garden

NOCCA hosts a “Gateway and Garden Party” celebrating “Art and Soul.”

Sweet Victory

The National World War II Museum’s “Victory Ball” and Otto Candies, LLC’s “How Sweet It Is!”

Have a Little Heart

The American Heart Association raises funds for research and education.

The Dish: Won't You Be My Neighbor

More Asian offerings than ever in New Orleans.

On the Menu: Fish and Shrimp

7 on Fulton's Executive Chef Ryan Stone Ware gives fish a shrimp twist.

What's Hot: September 2012

Fall Accessories

Skin Deep: Put Your Fall Face Forward

Fall 2012 is bursting with colors. The look is all about the balance of dramatic, bold color and a neutral face, with the eyes featuring daring eyeliner. Expect gorgeous winged-out eyes and bold, jewel-tone colors. But the biggest trend will be most seen with eye shadow; yes, bold color is back. Now is that time […]

Cruisin’ the Crescent – September 2012

Having recently traveled 3,000 miles across the country to California for a wedding, I found that I couldn’t escape the great city of New Orleans. I obviously wasn’t local, so when I met someone new the question “Where are you from?” was commonly asked. Once I replied “New Orleans,” the conversation went from casual and […]

A Note from Bev

We are thrilled to present the “Azucar Ball” on the cover this month! As you know, the ball is the premiere black-tie event for the Hispanic community. There is non-stop dancing, fabulous food from some of New Orleans’ finest restaurants, a silent auction and the presentation of the prestigious Galvez Cup. Thanks to our cover […]