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The Contemporary Art Center’s ‘2013 SweetArts Honoree’s Reception’
Every spring, the Contemporary Arts Center of New Orleans celebrates the city’s “SweetArts” and honors the “individuals and organizations that embody the heart and soul of the New Orleans cultural arts community.” This spring was no exception, and Thursday,…
Louisiana Appleseed’s 2013 ‘Good Apple Gala’
The apple didn’t fall far from the tree – or in this case the seed – at Louisiana Appleseed’s 2013 “Good Apple Gala,” which was hosted in the National World War II Museum’s Stage Door Canteen in January. The gala…
‘Proudly Pro-Life’ supporters honored by New Orleans Right to Life.
New Orleans Right to Life Educational Foundation held its 14th annual “Proudly Pro-Life Award Dinner” at the beautiful Chateau Country Club in January, where it honored Retired Archbishop Alfred C. Hughes and, posthumously, Mary Jane Capella Silva, for their…
Taste of the NFL’s Super Bowl XLVII event
A great party with a great cause, February’s “Party with a Purpose” on the eve of Super Bowl XLVII gave us a “Taste of the NFL” and spread awareness of this nonprofit’s mission to fight hunger. Wayne Kostroski, recipient…
The Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans Hosts Its 2013 ‘Goldring-Woldenberg Major Donor Dinner’
The Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans held its 2013 “Goldring-Woldenberg Major Donor Dinner” in February at the Windsor Court Hotel. The event, which was a black-tie affair, was the third annual celebration in honor of the generous supporting…
Local Women ‘Go Red’ for the American Heart Association
Guests were “seeing red” at the Hyatt Regency, which hosted the “Go Red for Women Luncheon” this February as part of the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women Movement, a national campaign to educate the public about the…
The National Council of Jewish Women Gives the 2013 Hannah G. Solomon Award to Ruth S. Kullman
The Greater New Orleans section of the National Council of Jewish Women honored Ruth S. Kullman this February in the magnificent Grand Ballroom of The Westin. The NCJW is dedicated to “improving the lives of women, children and families…
‘Legends for Charity’ Dinner Presents The Pat Summerall Award to Archie Manning
Archie Manning had a night to remember at the January 31 Legends for Charity dinner. The former NFL quarterback and current CBS Sports broadcaster was honored with the Pat Summerall Award in recognition of his life and career achievements.…
‘Home for the Holidays’ Remembers Daniel Price
Celebrating great food, great music and an even greater cause, New Orleans’ House of Blues held a rockin’ holiday concert event in December benefitting The Daniel Price Memorial Fund for Aspiring Artists. In memory of Daniel Price, a beloved…
Leah Chase Celebrates her 90th Birthday
One of New Orleans’ most beloved icons, chef Leah Chase, celebrated her 90th birthday this past January at the Hyatt Regency amongst her family, friends and community leaders. Chase’s birthday celebration also marked the inauguration of The Edgar…
Riviere – Beier
Elizabeth Frances Riviere and Kory Porter Beier met through a mutual friend during the 2007 Jazz Fest. Two days after the fest Kory asked Elizabeth on their first date, and they went to Jacques-Imo’s. After dinner, the two went dancing…
Regional Reports from across the state
Northern Worth Recalling The Battles of Madison Parish Perched high in the northeast corner of the Bayou State, Madison Parish sports a fascinating past. Located there are the Fitzhugh Mounds and the Raffman Site, ancient networks of American Indian sites.…
A Staycation guide for Louisianians
Louisiana residents just happen to live in a state targeted by folks in the other 49 as a top vacation destination. A desire to experience the great food, culture and outdoor activities Louisiana offers leads people from Maine to Minnesota…
A Guide to Freshwater Fishing in Louisiana
In Louisiana, nobody needs to travel very far in any direction to hit water loaded with fish. In fact, water occasionally comes to the people – whether they want it to or not! In just about any fresh system in…
An Artist’s Awakening
“Behind him the hills are open, the sun blazes down upon fields so large as to give an unenclosed character to the landscape, the lanes are white, the hedges low and plashed, the atmosphere colourless.” In this simple line published…
A Place Called Perique
This River Road Creole home is a gem among the mansions.
Dreams and Dresses
When the sonographer first told me I was having a second daughter, I had a brief moment of … not disappointment, exactly, because I was so happy about everything else the baby had – a four-chambered heart! a brain! the…
The 26th Annual “Art Against AIDS” Gala
When an opportunity comes along to support a worthwhile cause and have an unforgettable evening while doing so, many would agree that this is just too good to pass up. It seems the guests at “Art Against AIDS” at…
Across the Ages: Having Kids Five Years Apart
Most of the time, I barely even think about the large age gap between my two daughters – it just is what it is. Earlier this week, though, I found myself in the office hooked up to a breast pump…
Local Wedding: Laborde – Dunn
Monique Anne Laborde and James Edwin Dunn III met in Washington, D.C. The two married on December 29, 2012 at Monique’s high school, Academy of the Sacred Heart, and guests spent the evening celebrating the love of Monique and James.…
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