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Thibodaux native earns TV roles.
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Save Our Cemeteries Hosts Its 26th Annual Gala
Supporters of New Orleans’ iconic cemeteries flocked to the 26th annual “All Saints Soiree,” a 1920s-themed cocktail gala hosted by Save Our Cemeteries on November 10. The FNBC building housed the event, which was the best-attended in recent memory. The…
New Orleans Philanthropists Honored at “National Philanthropy Day Luncheon”
“Good things come to those who give,” and this rang true on National Philanthropy Day on November 15, 2012. Hosted by the local chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, the annual “National Philanthropy Day Luncheon” at the Hyatt Regency…
Bridge House/Grace House Celebrates Six Years of “Celebrity Waiters”
The tables were turned at Bridge House/Grace House’s “Celebrity Waiters VI” fundraiser on November 13, where 26 local celebrities served lunch to patrons at the Hyatt Regency Hotel. The likes of attorney Morris Bart and musician Charmaine Neville could be…
Eden House’s Inaugural “A Night in the Garden of Eden” Fundraiser
The mission of Eden House is a simple one: to provide a home, a family and a chance to those who need it most. At what will now be their annual fundraiser, “A Night in the Garden of Eden,” hosted…
Hermann-Grima + Gallier Historic Houses Society’s “Fall Gala”
New Orleans is filled with historic architecture and landmarks, but not much is said about the people who safeguard these landmarks. Cue the Historic Houses Society, dedicated to preserving New Orleans’ history for all to enjoy. On Wednesday, November 14,…
“Crimestoppers Carnivale” Gathers Supporters for Proactive Crime Programs
Angels, devils and Saints players convened at Mardi Gras World Eastbank to fight crime. Mardi Gras came early with the “Crimestoppers Carnivale,” themed “Saints and Sinners” on Saturday, November 10, 2012. A patron party was held at the Mardi Gras…
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s Louisiana Branch Raises Funds for Research and
No city knows rebirth like New Orleans does, making it the perfect setting for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s Louisiana Branch to host its annual “Renaissance Party” on Friday, November 9. Adrianne Casbarian, Logan Howcott and Chad Graci chaired the…
Dress for Success Empowers Disadvantaged Women
Entering the professional world is challenging for everyone, but for disadvantaged women who lack support and funding the challenges may seem insurmountable. But Dress for Success, an international nonprofit that provides free professional attire, a support network and most importantly…
“Just Say YAYA 2012” Raises Funds to Develop Young, Local Artists
“Art for youth’s Sake” was the name of the game in November at “Just Say YAYA 2012,” the annual art show and fundraiser benefiting Young Aspirations, Young Artists, an after-school program that fosters artistic and professional development in New Orleans…
New Orleans Museum of Art’s 47th “Odyssey Ball”
Giant milk cartons and weeds growing out of the floor are not the usual sights at the New Orleans Museum of Art, but at this year’s “Odyssey Ball,” NOMA’s annual black-tie fundraiser, they were showcased as part of the museum’s…
Baiting the Hook in Plaquemines Parish
Hope and despair where the river meets the Gulf
Cruisin’ the Crescent - March 2013
By the time you read this all of the events I’m about to discuss will be over, but I have no doubt in my mind that this time in New Orleans won’t be forgotten. I am writing this right before…
Season of the Crawfish: Seven Crawfish Recipes
7 Different Types of Recipes
Greg Arceneaux
Master craftsman in the Creole and Acadian styles
Recipe from Jeremy Langlois
Executive chef of Latil’s Landing, Houmas House Plantation in Ascension Parish
Jay Dardenne
Following the Music
Around Louisiana: Greater New Orleans
CAUSE TO CELEBRATE STAR DATES Tulane University has long been a leader in studies of Central American archaeology. Marcello Canuto, director of the Middle American Research Institute at Tulane University, was among the first to discover that the Mayan writings…
Around Louisiana: Baton Rouge/Plantation Country
PROFILE BATON ROUGE’S BOXING HEYDAY The sport of boxing dates back to ancient Greece; it became an event in the Olympic Games in 688 B.C. It prevailed all through the time of the Roman Empire in popularity; Roman-style dust-ups, of…
Around Louisiana: Cajun
PROFILE DR. BOUDIN Reading the narrative voice with which Robert Carriker tells the story of “Louisiana’s legendary link,” boudin, in his new book, Boudin: A Guide to Louisiana’s Extraordinary Link, you can immediately recognize that you are in the hands…
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