October may be my favorite month of the year! Though New Orleans is the perfect city for costuming year-round, there’s something about costuming on Halloween that’s special – whether you’re handing out candy or party-hopping through the French Quarter.
This month also heralds our annual Bryan Subaru “Wine, Dine & Design” tablescapes events!
Held as usual at Audubon Tea Room, this year the Patron Party will be Wednesday, October 12, 6-8 p.m. and will feature live music and the most fabulous curated auction (meaning just a few, very exciting items) – and I’ll be the auctioneer! Get your ticket now for only $50 at MyNewOrleans.com/Events.
The following day, Thursday, October 13 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., the breath-catchingly beautiful luncheon, which is almost sold out, will wow your senses and open your heart when you learn all about Bastion and enjoy a delicious lunch. The few tickets left for the luncheon can be obtained by calling Margaret Strahan at 830-7264.
Bastion is a nonprofit organization that is actually an intentionally designed neighborhood in New Orleans for returning warriors with life-long rehabilitative needs and families. Neighbors will all be volunteers in a warrior’s care plan, working together to engender the recovery from the wounds of war.
Even if you can’t join us at “Wine, Dine & Design,” consider donating directly to Bastion at JoinBastion.org.
While you're planning your fall, don't forget to include the amazing “Azúcar Ball,” benefiting the New Orleans Hispanic Heritage Foundation on Saturday, November 19 at the Hyatt Regency. If you like dancing or enjoy great food and entertainment, this black-tie evening themed “an enchanting evening in the land of fire and water” is for you! Call 636-0107 to purchase your tickets today.
Enjoy your October and don’t forget the costumes!
Morgan Packard
October Events
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“Making Strides Against Breast Cancer” benefiting the American Cancer Society, 219-2293, MakingStridesWalk.org/NewOrleansLA
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Inaugural “Pink Dress Golf Classic,” benefiting Susan G. Komen New Orleans, 259-6213, PinkDressGolfClassic@gmail.com
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“Galatoire’s Goes Pink,” benefiting Breastoration, 293-2618
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“HeartGift Heroes Golf Tournament,” 676-4323
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Third annual “Children’s Hero Awards,” benefiting Children’s Bureau of New Orleans, 525-2366
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“City Stars Soiree,” benefiting Junior Achievement of Greater New Orleans, 569-8657
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“Greenway Soirée,” benefiting Friends of Lafitte Greenway, LafitteGreenway.org
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29th annual “Walk for Education,” benefiting UNCF, 581-3794
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“Drinks for DHP,” benefiting the Disposable Heroes Project, 400-5683
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“Feast with Leah,” benefiting Parkway Partners, 620-2224
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“Stake Out for Justice,” benefiting the New Orleans Police and Justice Foundation, 558-9944
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“Operetta on Broadway,” benefiting Lambeth House, 865-1960
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“Magic in the Moonlight,” benefiting the Botanical Garden Foundation, 483-9386
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“West Jeff Family Fest,” benefiting West Jefferson Hospital Foundation, 349-2525
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Sixth annual “CADA Carnivale,” benefiting the Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse, 821-2232
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“Strike for STEM,” benefiting Core Element, 274-3611
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“O What a Night!,” benefiting The Ogden Museum of Southern Art, 539-9600
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“Voyage dans la Lune Gala,” benefiting the Vieux Carré Property Owners, Residents and Associates, 581-7200
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“Fête du Jardin,” benefiting Louisiana Landmarks Society, 482-0312
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“Golf Ball Gala,” benefiting the Fore!Kids Foundation, 342-3000
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“Spirit of the Vieux Carré Patron Party & Gala,” benefiting the Vieux Carré Commission Foundation, VCCFoundation.org
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“Susan G. Komen New Orleans Race for the Cure,” benefiting Susan G. Komen New Orleans Affiliate, 455-7310
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“Fall Into Fashion,” benefiting Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra Volunteers, 861-9028
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“Cocktails for KID smart,” 940-1994
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“Saks Fifth Avenue Key to the Cure Gala,” benefiting the Louisiana Cancer Research Consortium, 293-2618
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“St. Mary’s Dominican High School Tennis Tournament,” benefiting the Sr. Mary Anne McSweeney Faculty Endowment Fund, 915-6032
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“A Night of Blue,” benefiting Crimestoppers GNO, 837-8477
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“Autumn Affair,” benefiting Friends of Jefferson the Beautiful, 833-8733
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“Celebration of Life Luncheon,” benefiting Cancer Crusaders, Inc., 455-7065
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22nd annual “Poydras Home Art Show,” 897-0535
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21st annual “Pasta & Puccini,” benefiting the Jefferson Performing Arts Society, 885-2000 extension 212
