The annual “Center Celebration” at the New Orleans Jewish Community Center brought the community together for a “Sweet and Saucy Night at the J.” The celebration also benefits new programs and improvements to the center for the coming year.
The festive party atmosphere in the Mintz Auditorium put partygoers in a dancing mood. The event featured a spread of Kosher barbecue by Kansas City grill master Adam Glass, who flew in to prepare the barbecue and sides. Patrons also enjoyed full open bars and specialty lemonade daiquiris to pair with their meal.
Just after learning his album, “It’s a Wonderful World,” was nominated for a Grammy, Kermit Ruffins and The Barbecue Swingers stepped on the JCC stage. Ruffins played classic New Orleans favorites and original music from his nominated album, and capped the night off with a New Orleans Saints version of “When the Saints Go Marching In.”
Co-Chairs were Ellen Kempner Sucherman and Emily Kupperman. Funds from this year’s event directly support the JCC’s Nursery School, Summer Day Camp scholarships and the ACE (Alzheimer’s Care and Enrichment) Program.
Event at a Glance
What: “A Sweet and Saucy Night at the J,” benefiting the New Orleans Jewish Community Center
When: Saturday, October 20, 2018
Where: New Orleans Jewish Community Center
Zach and Co-Chair Emily Kupperman with Aimee and Steven Bain
Nathan and Executive Director Leslie Fischman,Lisa Lupin and Kenny Miestchovich
Mark Mintz, Jennifer Mintz, Melinda Mintz, Morris Mintz, Lara Mintz and Cliff Mintz
Allison Kupperman, Emily Kupperman, Dotty Jacobs and Betsy Rubenstein
Richard Buchsbaum, Lisa Romano and Vicky and Peter Sperling
