As I write this we’re just past St. Charles Avenue’s third annual, and most successful, “Wine, Dine & Design” tablescapes Preview Party and Luncheon benefiting Bastion. If you attended, thank you so much for your kindness and support; if you were unable to, we hope you will join us next year!
It isn’t often that we feature the same fundraiser two years in a row on our cover, but “The 50th Odyssey” presented by IberiaBank was too important for us to pass up. If you haven’t purchased your tickets for the event on November 12, make certain you join Co-Chairs Susu and Andrew Stall, Committee Chair Dana Hansel, Board President Julie George and IberiaBank’s CEO Daryl Byrd by calling 658-4121 today.
As the cooler weather blows in, it’s the perfect time to look to our feature “Claim the Cool: 14 brunches worth venturing out for” to find the perfect new spot for the most indulgent meal of the day or to rediscover an old favorite. And after you’ve done so, look to our holiday fashion feature “Vintage In Vogue” to find the perfect touch for your next gala or an entire outfit in which you’ll shine.
I love November, and not only for its crisp weather and its earlier sunsets, but for its holiday that gathers family – both blood relatives and those we choose to call so – together to celebrate all of the things for which we’re thankful.
So as the end of the month, and Thanksgiving, approaches, reach out to those for whom you’re thankful and let them know that you’re thankful for them – even if it’s just a quick email or text. It will lift their spirits and make their day!
Enjoy the weather and Happy Thanksgiving,
Morgan Packard
November Events
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“Alexis de Tocqueville Awards and Gala,” benefiting the United Way of Southeast Louisiana, 827-6894
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“Historic Houses Society Gala,” benefiting The Hermann-Grima + Gallier Historic Houses Museums, 274-0746
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“Moonlight on the River Gala,” benefiting Magnolia Community Services, 731-1362
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“Boudin, Bourbon & Beer 2016,” benefiting the Emeril Lagasse Foundation, 212-2222
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“A Progressive Dining Experience – ‘A Night In Old Havana,'” benefiting French Quarter Citizens, Inc., 710-3547
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“Sacré Coeur Tour de Maisons,” benefiting Sacred Heart, 269-1242
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“Carnivale du Vin,” benefiting the Emeril Lagasse Foundation, 897-9843
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“Walk to End Alzheimer’s,” benefiting The Alzheimer’s Association, 613-6505, extension 8039
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“Dancing for the Arts,” benefiting Young Audiences of Louisiana, 523-3525
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“Touro Infirmary Foundation Gala,” 897-8435
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“Schmancy,” benefiting Tulane Hillel, 866-7060
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“STAIR Affair 2016: Treasure Island,” benefiting Start the Adventure in Reading, 899-0820
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“Uncork the Cure,” benefiting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 455-5194
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“Howling Success,” benefiting the Louisiana SPCA, 762-3308
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“Moonlight & Miracles Gala,” benefiting the Ochsner Cancer Institute, 842-7125
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“The 50th Odyssey” presented by IBERIABANK, benefiting New Orleans Museum of Art, 658-4106
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“Gala Night: Celebrating 21 Fabulous Years,” benefiting the Jewish Community Day School, 887-4091
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“Nocturne XIII,” benefiting Musical Arts Society of New Orleans, 899-4826
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“New Orleans Women & Children’s Shelter Shaya Dinner,” 522-9340
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“An Evening in the Garden of Eden,” benefiting Eden House, 407-0943
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“Essence of Style Design Symposium,” benefiting Friends of Longue Vue, 488-5488
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“A Simply Smashing Night,” benefiting A's & Aces, AsAndAces.org
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“Just Say YAYA: YAYA Goes Gardening,” benefiting Young Artists, Young Aspirations, 529-3306
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“2016 Azúcar Ball,” benefiting the New Orleans Hispanic Heritage Foundation, 636-0107
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“#iGiveCatholic,” benefiting The Catholic Foundation, 527-5788
December 1
“Fete de Noel,” benefiting Ladies Leukemia League, 466-8875
