Dear Darlings With Margarita Bergen | New Orleans Blogs

Darlings,

Another fabulous week has gone in my beloved New Orleans highlighted by another victory by? our Saints.

In a very solemn funeral procession and services, New Orleanians paid their respects and put to rest our beloved spiritual leader Archbishop Philip Hannan. May his blessed soul rest in peace!

I did get a chance to partcipate in a few events including the FestiGal Weekend in which I was cast for the parade as the Grand Diva. Chiquita and I enjoyed strolling thru the French Quarter in a BMW convertible.? I also attended a lovely patron party for The Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse( CADA)? which? held a special fund raising event for the agency?s substance abuse prevention and early intervention programs.

On Sunday, after the Saints game, I attended briefly the book reading and signing of Randy Fertel?at the Cabildo. ???This week is going to be very special since I will be doing on Tuesday night my ?Toasting with Margarita? at Le Booze of the Royal Sonesta Hotel from 5:30-7 p.m. That evening is also Night Out Against Crime and I am looking forward to attending not one, but two of them in the French Quarter.
But I think the highlight of my week will be the very special Round Table Luncheon at the Royal Sonesta dedicated to the Hispanic Community. As such I am having a wonderful panel of featured speakers and special guests. Chef Peter Page is preparing a very special gourmet menu and the featured entertainment will be Micaela and Fiesta Flamenca. So make your reservation if you want to join me and my special speakers and guests at this very special occasion. More detailed information is below.

Once again this is one of those weeks that I need a clone, especially on Saturday night when there are three events that I do not want to miss: The?New Orleans Opera Association opens its 2011-2012 Season with a semi-staged , one night only Gala performance ?of Puccini?s final masterpiece Turandot at 6 p.m. at the New Orleans Theater at the New Orleans N. Morial Convention Center with a?very special and elegant party afterwards. That evening is also Ogden Museum of Southern Art?s ?O what a Night? honoring my darling friend: artist/photographer George Dureau. Another great event is the annual Casa Argentina?s TANGO CELEBRATION 2011,featuring three couples of dancers under the artistic direction of Carolina Zokalski and Diego Di Falco at 8 p.m. at Freda Lupin Memorial Hall?, NOCCA.. ?I am also looking forward to attending on Sunday the? Creole Queen?s Bubbly Brunch starting at noon with?bottomless bubbles, a terrific New Orleans style buffet? and live music by The Yat Pack, all while cruising the Mississippi. I can not wait!?I will return at 2 p.m. to watch the Saints?game. Would you believe that is also?Carnival Latino weekend at the Mardi Gras World in the East Bank at 1380 Port of New Orleans?

Do not?miss the Secrets Gardens of the French Quarter on Saturday and Sunday from 12 noon to 4 p.m.

Enjoy your week and I am sure going to try to enjoy mine.

Tuesday, October 11
Toasting with Margarita at le Booze
Please join me and a my friends for an afternoon (5:30 to 7 p.m.) of delicious cocktails and networking at Le Booze of the Royal Sonesta Hotel.? Complimentry cheese plate.

Tuesday, October 11
National Night Out Against Crime
The Vieux Carr? is lucky to have not one but two Night Out Against Crime events!? Be sure to make an appearance at one or both of them, and help our neighborhood fight back against crime.
900 Block of St. Peter Street ? 6 ? 8 p.m.
Hosted by the Upper Quarter Neighborhood Watch, this party features food from Le Meritage at the Maison Dupuy, New Orleans School of Cooking, Golden Feather, Decadence Shoppe and fabulous potluck dishes provided by UQNW residents. Michael?s On the Park, Fahy?s and Joe?s French Quarter Wine Cellar will be providing all beverages, including ?Crime Punch?, wine, draft beer, soft drinks and water.
At the event, UQNW will be sponsoring a fund raiser for a patrol bicycle to be donated to the NOPD 8th District Bike Patrol Unit.? Come out, bring a dish for the potluck table, eat, drink, dance to the great Dixieland Jazz of Steamboat Willie and support your neighbors, the Upper Quarter Neighborhood Watch and the 8th District NOPD fight against crime in the French Quarter.
Madison Street? 6 ? 8 p.m.
Residents and businesses of this area gather to host a Night Out Against Crime event on Madison Street.? Donations of food, drink and funds are welcome!? If you?d like to help, please call Wanda at 504-415-0850.

Wednesday, October 12
2011 Harvest the Music Presented by Hancock Bank and Whitney Bank presents: Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue + Stooges Brass Band
The free concert series features regional and national artists each Wednesday through November 2nd. from 5 to 7:30 at Lafayette Park? The series? include:? OCTOBER 19 : Dirty Dozen Brass Band and Jon Cleary?s Philthy Phew -OCTOBER 26: Blind Boys of Alabama + Krown, Washington and Batiste; NOVEMBER 2: Buckwheat Zydeco + Tommy Malone of the Subdudes with Ray Ganucheau !? In addition concert-goers will enjoy food and drinks from local favorites.

Thursday, October 13
On Broadway ? Fall Gala
Lambeth House?s 13th anniversary celebration will include cocktails, dinner, music and entertainment. Come dance on the patio to the music of the Dark Water Jazz Band and enjoy a cabaret performance in the parlor, as well as a lavish buffet by Chef John Joffe. Open bar wine and champagne. Lambeth House-Tickets: $150 per ticket and patron level for $250 per ticket. (504) 865-1960 extension 170

Thursday, October 13
Heritage Club Luncheon
Renaissance Publishing and the Preservation Resource Center of New Orleans host the Heritage Club Luncheon with guest speaker Charlotte Moss, noted author and interior designer. The Roosevelt New Orleans. Call for more information (504) 581-7032

Thursday, October 13
Tastings at the Track
Enjoy 35 plus ?Robust Reds? from around the world at this casual, reception-style wine tasting. Held? from 6 to 8 p.m. in the clubhouse at Fair Grounds Race Course and Slots, the event this spirited sampling is sponsored by Dorignac?s. Wine experts are on hand to answer all of your wine questions, and there will be gourmet cheeses to compliment the wines. Cost to attend is $25 per person. Tickets are sold at Dorignac?s or at the door.

Thursday, October 13
On Broadway ? Fall Gala
Lambeth House?s 13th anniversary celebration will include cocktails, dinner, music and entertainment. Come dance on the patio to the music of the Dark Water Jazz Band and enjoy a cabaret performance in the parlor, as well as a lavish buffet by Chef John Joffe. Open bar wine and champagne. Lambeth House-Tickets: $150 per ticket and patron level for $250 per ticket. (504) 865-1960 extension 170

Thursday, October 13
Heritage Club Luncheon
Renaissance Publishing and the Preservation Resource Center of New Orleans host the Heritage Club Luncheon with guest speaker Charlotte Moss, noted author and interior designer. The Roosevelt New Orleans. Call for more information (504) 581-7032

Friday, October 14
Get Fired Up for Kingsley House with Kermit Ruffins!
Entertainment by Kermit Ruffins & the Barbecue Swingers, drinks, raffle prizes and food by Voodoo BBQ and Grill to benefit Kinsley House. The fundraiser will be held at the courtyard of Kingsley House, 1600 Constance Street. (504) 523-6221 extension 127, gjackson@kingsleyhouse.org

Friday, October 14
?Magic in the Moonlight?
The annual fundraiser benefitting Botanical Garden will feature a? dinner prepared by chefs Justin Devillier of La Petite Grocery and Aaron Burgau of Patois. Julio y Cesar will provide romantic Latin music. Botanical Garden, City Park (In the event of inclement weather, the dinner will be held in the Pavilion of the Two Sisters) $250 per ticket.? (504) 483-9386

October 14-16
6th Annual Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival
The Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival is New Orleans? premier showcase of Southern blues and soul ? with two stages of music, a dozen vendors of outstanding barbecue and a massive crafts fair featuring hand-made works by artisans from throughout the region.
The festival ? which is free and open to the public ? takes place at historic Lafayette Square Park, across from Gallier Hall.

October 13-October 16
The Drowsy Chaperone
A rare combination of unprecedented originality and blinding talent, this show boldly addresses a great unspoken desire in all our hearts: to be entertained.? 7:30p.m. at Westwego Perfoming Arts Theatre; 504-885-2000.

Friday, October 14
Obituary Cocktail Society- Second Line
Obers will gather from 6 to 8 p.m. for a second line to 3 great saloons in the French Quarter?
Starting at:? Pirates Alley Cafe ? in Pirates Alley/ Jackson Square, then second line to Galvez ? 912 N Peters St. Finishing at Pravda ? on 1113 Decatur St. $10 /person will be asked to pay the musicians that will be leading us to our destinations?The Host Saloons will offer drink specials and free appetizers ?Don?t forget your second line Umbrella !!!

Friday, October 14
Where Y?Art?
Every Friday evening at NOMA, enjoy different and varied offerings of live music, performances, children?s activities, exhibition walk throughs, guest speakers, theater, dance, food . . . and of course, GREAT ART! All programs are free with Museum admission.

Saturday, October 15
?O What a Night?
An evening of art, music and cuisine with Southern flair honoring long time artist/photographer George Dureau. The silent and live auctions showcase some of the best works by Southern artists will benefit the Ogden Museum of Southern Art . Ogden Museum of Southern Art, $300 and up per ticket.
Contact: (504) 539-9616

Saturday, October 15
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
American Cancer Society? is holding a? noncompetitive, family-friendly 5K to raise money to fight? against breast cancer at the Roosevelt Mall, City Park
Donations suggested-Contact: (504) 833-4024

Saturday, October 15
?Once Upon a Paw?
The event? benefitting St. Francis Animal Sanctuary will include a silent auction, cuisine and libations as Supercharger and soloist Alysha Black Wimberly perform music. Masters of Ceremonies include WDSU-TVs Margaret Orr and Norman Robinson. Tchefuncta Country Club, Covington
Tickets: $125 per ticket and $225 -for two tickets- (504) 338-1739

Saturday, October 15
Fight for Air Walk
American Lung Association invites you to walk to help a child suffering from asthma; to fund research to treat and cure lung cancer; to help those coping with COPD; and walk to protect your family from the harmful effects of air pollution and second-hand smoke.
Audubon Park, Shelter 10,Contact: (504) 828-5864

Saturday, October 15
Giacomo Puccini?s Turandot
The New Orleans Opera Association opens its 2011-2012 Season with a semi-staged , one night only Gala performance? of Puccini?s final masterpiece Turandot at 6 p.m. at the New Orleans Theater at the New Orleans N. Morial Convention Center. Box office 504-529-3000 or

Saturday, October 15
Tango Celebration 2011
Casa Argentina will present? its annual TANGO CELEBRATION 2011, featuring three couples of dancers under the artistic direction of Carolina Zokalski and Diego Di Falco at 8 p.m. at Freda Lupin Memorial Hall?, NOCCA-New Orleans Center for the Creative Arts, 2800 Chartres Street. . Carolina and Diego were members of the cast of the original Broadway production of ?Forever Tango? and were nominated for a Tony Award for ?Best Choreography? The Patron party which includes a silent auction, will be held at the International School of Louisiana, 1400 Camp Street, October 13th from 6:30 p.m. until 10:00pm. For tickets call: (504) 896-2229 or?? (504) 237-1093

October 15-16
Secret Gardens of the Vieux Carre?
Magnificient gardens of the French Quarter will be open between? 12 noon and 4 p.m. each day for special self-guided tour( different courtyards each day) $20 per day and tickets are available at Creole Delicacies, 533 St. Ann and French Quarter Gem and Lapidary, 527 St. Philip.

October 15-16
Carnaval Latino
Carnaval Latino 2011? will include: Top headline entertainment; Music and folkloric dances from Spain, Portugal and the Americas; An extensive array of Hispanic and creole food and drinks; Visual arts and interactive entertainment and activities for people of all ages.
Mardi Gras World in the East Bank at 1380 Port of New Orleans Place.

October 15-16
The 2011 Algiers Point Tour of Homes
The Algiers Point Association?s 38th annual Home Tour will take place? from 11am to 5pm each day.
The annual Tour offers a rare glimpse into the history and architecture of Algiers Point.
This year?s tour will showcase six distinctive homes as well as two churches and one school ? the International School of Louisiana. The architectural diversity of Algiers Point is a well kept secret and we enjoy having the opportunity to show it off to the Metro area. An estimated 500 visitors will see Algiers Point from a different perspective as we open the doors to our past, present, and future. In different ways, the homes ? and their owners ? represent the unique character of our beautiful neighborhood. They are all within an easy walk ? one to five blocks ? of the Algiers Ferry Landing, making it particularly easy for visitors to join us by coming across on the Canal Street Ferry. Each home will be staffed by volunteers who can answer questions about the neighborhood and about the home. The tour starts at 11:00 a.m. in front of the Algiers Courthouse on 225 Morgan Street
where you will purchase tickets and pick up your tour booklet. You can set your own pace and visit the stops in any order you wish through the close of the tour at 5:00 p.m. Tour tickets are $12 per day in advance, $15 on the day of the event. Advance tickets can be purchased by calling (504) 361-0736or by visiting www.algierspoint.org. During the tour, tickets can be purchased at the registration table in front of the Algiers Courthouse on 225 Morgan Street.

October 15-16
Fall Garden Festival
The festival to benefit the Botanical Garden at City Park,includes exhibits, plant sales, arts and crafts, educational programs and music. Location: Botanical Garden, City Park. $8 per ticket, $4 per child?s ticket (ages 5-12) and free for the Friends of City Park. (504) 483-9386, garden@nocp.org

Sunday, October 16
Sunday Bubbly Brunch aboard Creole Queen
Music, food, bubbles and fun along the Mississippi River awaits you aboard the ? New Orleans? award-winning, authentic paddlewheeler, the Creole Queen when their new Sunday Bubbly Brunch sets sail? from 11:30-2pm. Guests will indulge in a classic New Orleans style brunch buffet, bottomless bubbles and jam to the cool tunes of The Yat Pack. All of this while cruising the mighty Mississippi! Boarding? for the culinary, music-filled journey will begin at 11:30am at the Riverwalk/Canal Street Dock and the boat will cruise from noon until 1:30pm. Cost is $50 per person inclusive and advanced tickets are required. Click here for tickets or by calling, 504.529.4567.

Sunday, October 16
Trinity Artist Series presents Robert J. Siegel, piano; Bill Tice, cello;? Kyle Anderson, cello; Fred Robertson, violin
Music by Chopin, Liszt, Beethoven, Schumann, Haydn, Brahms at 5 p.m. Trinity Episcopal Church,1329 Jackson Avenue

Tuesday, October 18
FETCH! MID-CITY TO HOST CANINE COSTUME
Halloween has officially gone to the dogs! On Tuesday, October 18 from 5:30-8:30pm Fetch! Mid-City, the canine-centric boutique devoted to dogs and their people, will host its first annual Canine Costume Contest and Trick or Treating Spooktacular for pooches and their human friends. Costume clad canines and their 2-legged companions will begin the night of devilish fun at 5:30pm at Cork & Bottle (3700 Orleans Avenue in American Can Company) with a wine tasting for humans and treats for Fido. Guests will then walk to Fetch! Mid City, located at 3536 Toulouse just off Bayou St. John, for more wine and pooch goodies. About 7pm, the group will be ushered into the neighboring Mid-City Theatre, where local entertainers Becky Allen and Heidi Junius will emcee the Canine Costume Contest. Guest judges are local gal about town and dog lover, Margarita Bergen and design guru and Fox 8 contributor, Chet Pourciau. After the winner is named, (winner will receive at basket of dog goodies and a bottle of Champagne) a dog-friendly, post party will be held at Clever Lounge (adjacent to Cork & Bottle) where all participants will enjoy $2 off wine and cocktails all night long. Cost to attend the tail-wagging affair is $10 per human with proceeds benefiting Southern Animal Foundation, a low-cost veterinary clinic, rescue organization and no-kill shelter. No reservations are needed to attend. Those wishing to join the Halloweeen pooch party should meet at Cork & Bottle between 5:30 and 6pm. For more information, call 504.373.5417.

Have a great, cool week!

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Source: http://blog.neworleans.com/2011/10/dear-darlings-with-margarita-bergen-6/

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