Upcoming: A community cleanup at Chloe Historic Cemetery will take place Oct. 17-18, from 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on both days. What: Volunteers will clear fallen trees, brush and debris left behind by Hurricane Laura. Where: The cemetery…
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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…
Hope and despair where the river meets the Gulf
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…
“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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
