Andy Kopplin is CEO of the Greater New Orleans Foundation (GNOF). GNOF has sponsored GiveNOLA Day for the last four years. This annual, one-day event gives New Orleanians the opportunity to donate to the many important, non-profit organizations that serve…
And a Rant About Why We Can’t Have Nice Things
Kay Favrot, Dickie Brennan and Mamie Gasperecz pose with Tennessee Williams at the Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival preview party in November 2017. (Photo by Ride Hamilton)
Be kind, yes, always – but kindness alone is not the solution to the problem.
On December 17, 2017 Mr. and Mrs. D. Conwill IV transported nearly 900 guests to Neverland via The Sugar Mill in downtown New Orleans, in celebration of their daughter Mary Elizabeth Conwill themed “Don’t grow up. It’s a Trap!” Pictured…
Founder, Demo Diva
Mount Carmel Academy
“JCC Center Celebration” showcased the new facilities at the Uptown JCC and honored JCC Executive Director Leslie Fischman.
More than 345 patrons attended Eden House’s fête to eradicate human trafficking.
MASNO’s annual gala served as a tribute to the memory of Richard Goula.
STAIR hosted an intimate benefit to secure funds for reading and tutoring at no cost to families.
Dress for Success New Orleans hosted its inaugural fundraising gala.
The Hermann-Grima + Gallier "Historic Houses Society Gala" took place at two houses – to preserve two more historic houses.
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation hosted a tropical luau and honored 10 young professionals.
The Louisiana SPCA hosted an “Out of This World” fundraising gala.
The fifth annual “Moonlight & Miracles” supported the Ochsner Cancer Institute.
The National WWII Museum hosted a festive and patriotic gala in recognition of America’s military men and women.
Jackie Elliot and Patti Muehlemann sit with Jeanne Turnipseed, Cynthia Glancy, Patti Millan, Janice Lekcert at “A Bewitching Affair,” the New Orleans Garden Society’s annual pre-Halloween fundraising gala. This year’s theme was “Spellbinding,” and the 140 guests donned their best…
Tara Caro, Austin Caro, Liz Lotz and Reid Caro show off their costumes at “SEALebration” at the Audubon Aquarium of the Americas in October. The annual thank-you party for Audubon members was fall-themed and featured close-up animal encounters, music, games…
Louise S. McGehee School
NOMA’s “Odyssey Ball” celebrates 51 years as a signature tradition of New Orleans’ culture.
Combining free arts education with entrepreneurship training, YAYA bolsters young artists.
Poydras Home celebrated its 200th year with a juried art show and sale benefit.
The Emeril Lagasse Foundation’s “Carnivale du Vin” raised a record-breaking $3.5 million for children’s charities.
The Women’s Guild of the New Orleans Opera Association celebrated its 75th anniversary.
CADA raised more than $50,000 for the prevention and treatment of addiction.
“Fête du Jardin” recognized Patricia H. Gay for her lifetime of service to historic preservation.
More than 650 gathered to show support for New Orleans law enforcement.
Honoring Dr. Tom Oelsner, the “Touro Infirmary Foundation” gala supported Wellness Center upgrades.
An illuminated St. Louis Cemetery No. 3 hosted friends of Save Our Cemeteries for its annual benefit.
