Events for June 2019

The NOLA HOOPS OPEN INVITATIONAL will take place on June 1st – 2nd 2019 Tournament Details -National Open Invitational Tournament -32 teams, Single Elimination, Winner-Take-All -Championship Trophy and T-Shirts for The Winning Team -$10k Cash Prize for The Winning Team Qualifications -All participants must be 18 years and older -Entry Fee of $1,000 per team due by May 1st -Each team must have 7 players minimum, 15 players max -No active college players allowed (per NCAA regulations) -No NBA players currently under contract allowed -Release waivers must be signed by all participants before games begin -Any team(s) that fight will be automatically disqualified -Entry form available on Facebook! -Follow us on Twitter @NOLAHOOPS1

The National Kidney Foundation of Louisiana (NKFL) is celebrating its 50th anniversary and you are invited to "Party like it's 1969" on Sunday, June 2, 2019 at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans. The party begins at 11:00am when you will be transported to the 1960's with retro games, groovy music, fab food and cool cocktails. Dress is casual.

It's non-stop fun while we celebrate founding members of the organization, take a look back at where it all started, and bring you into the next 50 years of providing help and giving hope. We have been committed to helping people affected by kidney disease and their families and your support helps us continue to fulfill our mission of "Making Lives Better".

Tickets can be purchased at www.kidneyla.org/50th-celebration or http://50thanniversary.eventbrite.com.

Join us in Foundation Room dining room for the Justin Vineyards & Winery Wine Dinner on Thursday, June 6th at 6:30PM. Justin wine is renowned for combining old wine making processes with advanced technology. Their diligently craft & standard for perfection have landed them the 2017, 2016, 2015 and 2014 Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator Magazine, as well as Gold in the Los Angeles International Wine Competition. Justin is among the highest rated winery by wine enthusiasts. Guests can enjoy a four course dinner (menu below) complete with Justin wine pairings and a sweet lagniappe at $125 per person. Dinner starts at 7PM. Live music from the Gabrielle Cavassa Duo starts in the lounge at 6PM. First Course HALIBUT CRUDO gulf shrimp “fries”, watercress beet vinaigrette Justin Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley 2017 Second Course LUMP CRAB ARTICHOKE CAKE lemon caper butter, choupique aioli Landmark Vineyards Overlook Chardonnay, 2016 Third Course DUCK CONFIT CAKE Ruby beet salad, pancetta wilted greens Landmark Vineyards Overlook Pinot Noir, 2016 Fourth Course SLOW COOKED VEAL CHEEKS Sweet bread risotto, mustard gorgonzola slaw Justin Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles Sweet Lagniappe

Join authors and from the Toastmasters District 68 family for this mini writing/publishing conference. There will be presentations from some of the authors on topics to help you get started writing your own book! The authors will also share information on their books and sign/sell copies. Additionally, Tina Guillot, a John Maxwell certified Trainer/Speaker/Coach will offer some of John's books at a greatly reduced price and a couple of authors of Ebooks will be on hand to share information on their books. You won't want to miss this exciting event!

Join the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra for a collaborative and community focused event! The Bayou Road Block Party will take place on Saturday, June 8 in partnership with Southern Rep's Second Saturdays programming. The programming for June's event will focus on sound education, community engagement, and other educational resources that we all provide to the community.

New Orleans’ Le Pavillon Hotel celebrates Pride Month with a bustling Sunday brunch in signature restaurant, Bijoux, with special drag appearances by two of New Orleans’ favorite Queens, bottomless Mimosas and a decadent menu every Sunday in June, starting on June 9 with the kickoff of Pride festivities in the Big Easy. Featuring a specialty menu, bottomless mimosas and a brilliant backdrop of shimmering jewels in the newly-concepted Bijoux, diners are transformed into queens with local drag legends, Gia GiaVanni and Coca Mesa’s performances. Brunch options include a fabulous fruit display and salad bar, made to order omelets, Belgian waffles, biscuits & gravy, bronzed salmon and chicken Provençal, among other selections. Brunch is served every Sunday in June, starting on June 9, for $65 per person, which includes bottomless Mimosas or Bellini’s and a Pride performance to remember. Reservations for the Don’t Be A Drag…Be A Queen Brunch at Bijoux are made at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. with the Queens emceeing/performing at 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. Call Bijoux at (504) 620-4126 for reservations and more information.

Sunday, June 9th through Sunday, June 16th. All week long, guests can win a well-deserving Dad in their life FREE COCKTAILS FOR ONE YEAR by entering our Instagram contest. All Ruby Slipper Café Locations are participating in this promotion.

Details of Instagram contest:
- Order any cocktail on the menu.
- Take a selfie at Ruby Slipper Cafe, holding the cocktail.
- Upload it to Instagram and tag @rubyslippercafe in the photo caption.

Contest is valid for photos posted between 6/9-6/16. One winner will be randomly selected to win Free cocktails for one year (this means they can receive one free cocktail per day, for one year). Winner will be notified via Instagram private message by 6/21.

Pythian Market is celebrating pride day weekend with a free drag brunch performance featuring Grrl Spot, delicious food from all 11 vendors and craft cocktails (the event is free but anyone with a Grrl Spot weekend pass wristband will receive happy hour prices during the event from 11am -3pm).

Through Our Elders’ Eyes: The History and Mystery of Algiers, an intergenerational poetry and story-telling event is being presented as part of the Algiers Tricentennial. on Sunday, June 9, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Off Da Hook Cafe, 1113 Teche Street. Producers are Sunni Patterson and Cedric “Hollywood” Delahoussaye. All presentations are appropriate for children, young adults and elders. Light refreshments will be provided by Old Algiers Main Street Corporation. The event is free and open to the public; however, space is limited.

On Sunday, June 9th, 2019, the Benjamin & Yancy Foundation, Incorporated will host its second annual Membership Mixer. The event will run from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Second Vine Wine, 1027 Touro St. (at St. Claude Avenue). Hosted by Wild Wayne of Q93, the event will feature live entertainment, healthy food demonstrations, door prizes, and more. Admission is free and open to the public, with a direct call of attendance to NOLA's elite philanthropists and caring Who Dats from the Divine 9, the Links, 100 Black Men, Zulu Club Members, Alumni & Affiliates of Gregory Junior High, McDonogh #35, Kennedy, John Mc, St. Aug, Xavier Prep, Clark, Cohen, and the Benjamin’s School of Dance & Fitness Center. The Benjamin & Yancy Foundation, Incorporated is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, dedicated to providing screening, therapeutic services and educational resources to those coping with Breast & Prostate Cancer. The ultimate mission of the Benjamin & Yancy Foundation is not only to provide various educational resources to Cancer patients and their caregivers, but to also encourage New Orleanians to educate themselves on the Cancer histories of their families. The Benjamin & Yancy Foundation is committed to being a catalyst for tangible change: in how Cancer patients in our community approach their fight against these diseases, by providing more knowledge and support, and funneling resources to the search for a cure for Breast and Prostate Cancer. The Benjamin & Yancy Foundation’s second annual Membership Mixer is co-sponsored by: Trombone Shorty, Big Freedia, Former Saint Mike McKenzie, Ben Guillory of State Farm, and CDW Services, LLC. Register now at Eventbrite. For more information, contact Jean Benjamin-Vappie at (504) 583-8254 or BY2Foundation@gmail.com. Visit us at BenjaminYancyFoundation.org.

On June 10, the Orleans Parish School Board (OPSB) will host a job fair at McDonogh 35 High School, alongside representatives from more than 15 schools across the city with current vacancies. The job fair is open to teachers as well as instructional coaches and other school administrative staff members. Those interested in participating are welcome to bring their resume to the fair. Visit http://bit.ly/2MrLmTz to learn about the various job opportunities in New Orleans public schools. Registration is open until Friday, June 7.

Grande Krewe and Pellegrini Wines are presenting a wine dinner at The Rooftop at Basin Street. Five courses paired with wines.

GOLD - $3,000        

• 8 Tickets w/ reserved table
• Color Logo individually listed on PowerPoint presentation (rolling at various times throughout the registration/networking period and the luncheon)
• Color Logo with link on Chamber website event page
• Color Logo listed in the Meeting Program ​*deadline is June 4th

SILVER - $2,000

• 8 Tickets w/ reserved table
• Color Logo on PowerPoint program with other silver sponsors (rolling at various times throughout the registration/networking period and the luncheon)
• Color Logo with link on Chamber website event page
• Color Logo listed in the Meeting Program *deadline is June 4th

BRONZE - $1,000                               

• 8 Tickets w/ reserved table
• Color Logo on PowerPoint program with other bronze sponsors (rolling at various times throughout the registration/networking period and the luncheon)
• Name listed on Chamber website event page
• Color Logo listed in the Meeting Program ​*deadline is June 4th

CORPORATE - $650

• 8 Tickets w/ reserved table
• Company name listed on PowerPoint program with other corporate sponsors (rolling at various times throughout the registration/networking period and the luncheon)
• Name listed on Chamber website event page
• Name listed in Meeting Program ​*deadline is June 4th

Financial Consulting Group, Inc is hosting this Networking Event For Women in Business. If you are interested in attending, please RSVP by calling 504-835-1707 or email matt@fcgno.com.

The New Orleans Business Alliance is pleased to announce the launch of “Rocketing Your Revenue," a one-day conference and expo for small businesses.

Partnering with NASA’s Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP), this event offers opportunities for small businesses to:

• Meet with NASA Representatives and Prime Contractors from multiple facilities
• Learn how to become a NASA supplier, subcontractor, or service provider
• Hear about NASA’s mentor protégé program
• Connect with exhibitors from government agencies, contractors (Boeing, Northrup Grumman, and more), and local and national industry partners
• Get advice from local technical assistance providers that support the small business ecosystem in New Orleans.

The Story Road Project, the outreach wing of Summer Lyric Theatre at Tulane and the Newcomb Department of Music, presents THE RELUCTANT DRAGON, an original musical by Ricky Graham, Fred Palmisano & Jefferson Turner. Based on the Kenneth Grahame story, The Reluctant Dragon is the tale of Amos, a gentle dragon who’d rather sing and write songs than be the murderous monster the local villagers assume. It takes the ingenuity of a local youngster (with the help of St. George!) to set the record straight. With its message of tolerance and acceptance, The Reluctant Dragon is especially relevant for today’s audience. Appropriate for ages 5 and up.

Come party with Hard Rock Cafe New Orleans as they roll out their new menu with Burgers & Beats, a musical and culinary celebration! Enjoy food and drink samples, live entertainment, a second line, costume prizes, special offers, and more to celebrate the menu launch. With plenty of new food and drink offerings, there will be something to please everyone. Be one of the first to try the new menu and celebrate with the legendary Hard Rock Cafe for a night full of surprises!

Free tasting of an assortment of Whistle Pig Bourbons with small bites

What is a renewable portfolio standard? At their core, renewable portfolio standard –also known as renewable energy standards or RPS – are laws that require a certain percentage of a state’s electricity consumption to be generated by renewable resources. In most cases, an RPS passes through state legislative bodies before being signed by governors, meaning they are less susceptible to changes in state administrations. As a result, renewable portfolio standards are an example of states leveraging long-term policy stability in order to help grow the renewable energy industry locally. How many states have RPS? Twenty-nine states, Washington, D.C., and three territories have adopted an RPS, while eight states and one territory have set renewable energy goals. ------------LUNCH WILL BE SERVED --------- ---------------ALL ARE WELCOME------------- Join us as we work collaboratively towards an equitable & resilient energy future for New Orleans. *************************************************** YOUR HOSTS:: Alliance for Affordable Energy / Tulane Law School / 350 New Orleans / Audubon Louisiana / Union of Concerned Scientists / Vote Solar/ Deep South Center for Environmental Justice / Posigen / Gulf States Renewable Energy Industries Association / Casey DeMoss / Greater New Orleans Foundation Agenda to follow. Please check back for updates or call with any questions or for additional details: 504.208.9761

Come out and celebrate Father’s Day at Urban South Brewery. The family-friendly event will feature seven limited-edition beers, live music from Casey Saba (1pm – 4pm), food from Caterinboy, a bounce house and more. Event is FREE and open to the public!

Join Energy Smart and representatives from three New Orleans institutions to learn how they became leaders in energy efficiency. Energy Smart will moderate a panel discussion where professionals working in energy-efficiency can gain insight from three of the city's leading facility directors.

Panelists: Chaz Dickerson: Engineering Manager, Hyatt Regency New Orleans
Nick Michael: Director of Operations, Holy Cross High School
Art Schilling: Assistant Director of Sustainability, Ernest N. Morial Convention Center

Agenda:
• 9 - 9:15 a.m. Panelist Introductions
• 9:15 - 9:50 a.m. Panel and audience discussion on the decision-making process; lessons learned along their journey towards energy efficiency and participation in the Energy Smart program.
• 9:50 – 10 a.m. Networking opportunity

 

The Escape Game New Orleans is now open!!! Book your 60 minute adventure at TheEscapeGame.com/NewOrleans

Parading from the Algiers Point Ferry Landing along the riverfront and into other neighborhoods from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., the group will perform music much like that which will be performed in locations throughout the U.S. to South America and Africa to commemorate the day. From 12 noon to 7 p.m., the drummers and others will gather at the former Black Star Caffe, 800 Belleville Street in Old Algiers, for a program honoring Juan St. Malo, and the many Maroons who settled in neighborhoods throughout Algiers. Black Indians (Native Americans with African heritage) will also be honored. All activities are open to the public. For more information about the Algiers Tricentennial, visit Algiers-tricentennial.org.

The 2019 FestiGals Women's Weekend Experience will bring women of all ages and backgrounds together for an enjoyable experience that will feature authentic New Orleans activities, designed for women, by women.

“Come and meet those dancing feet” when SLT brings this high spirited, tap dance spectacle back to Dixon Hall. Inspired by the great movie musicals of the 1930’s, 42nd Street tells of the story of famed director Julian Marsh mounting a musical extravaganza during the height of the Great Depression. When he loses his leading lady before opening, Marsh looks to a chorus girl to save the day— and musical theatre history is made! Featuring songs by Dubin and Warren such as Shuffle Off to Buffalo, We’re in the Money, I Only Have Eyes for You, 42nd Street and Lullaby of Broadway, 42nd Street will put a smile on your face and have you tapping your toes.

The Escape Game New Orleans is NOW OPEN in The French Quarter!!  Perfect for everyone, their 60-minute adventures bring epic stories to life in a one-of-a-kind tactile experience. Here's how it works: You and your team will work together to find clues, overcome challenges, and ultimately complete a mission. Use code Nola10 to save $10 per player on games reserved 6/21- 6/28  View game times and find more information at TheEscapeGame.com/NewOrleans

The 2019 FestiGals Women's Weekend Experience will bring women of all ages and backgrounds together for an enjoyable experience that will feature authentic New Orleans activities, designed for women, by women.

Tina Talks Leadership is a monthly event that provides networking opportunities and a 30-minute leadership lesson/discussion. While we are hoping to reach women in the Greater New Orleans area, men are also invited to attend. The leadership lessons are of value to anyone interested in growing. Note that the ticket price also includes refreshments.

Tina Talks Leadership is a monthly event that provides networking opportunities and a 30-minute leadership lesson/discussion. The event is hosted by Tina Guillot, a John Maxwell certified Speaker, Trainer, and Coach. The topic in June will be "The Brawn of Leadership."

Taking place on June 22, 2019, the Big Top Cake & Pastry Competition allows professionals, home bakers, and students to showcase their finest cake decorating techniques to our team of professional judges and the public. This year the theme is “Summer Dreams!” The competition will be judged by professional judges as well as the public. You get to vote for the best cake and pastry with the People's Choice award while enjoying samples of the tasting cakes and the Bakery Carnival, a showcase of local bakeries sampling out their favorite sweet and savory pastry treats. Demonstrations, tasting cakes, and the Bakery Carnival will be located at the Southern Food & Beverage Museum. The decorated cakes will be on display at Dryades Public Market, 1307 Oretha C. Haley Boulevard. Samples are first come, first served. Attendance to all events of the day is free with museum admission ($10.50 for adults, $5.25 for students, seniors, and military, and $0 for members of the museum). In addition to samples and viewing, we'll have decorating demonstrations and more! Winners will be announced at 1:45 PM.

Join High Voltage and the American Red Cross on Saturday, June 22 from 1:00- 2:00 p.m. at the Nora Navarre Library for the Pillowcase Project. Created in New Orleans, The Pillowcase Project was inspired by the story of local university students carrying their belongings in pillowcases during Hurricane Katrina evacuations. Through the program, the Red Cross aims to empower children to prepare themselves, their households, and their communities for emergencies. This is a free interactive preparedness program designed for youth ages 8 to 11 and offered by Red Cross chapters to youth in schools, after-school programs, and at other sites and events. The program aims to increase awareness and understanding of natural hazards, teach safety and emotional coping skills, as well as the importance of personal preparedness. Through instructor-led presentations, students learn the best ways to stay safe, how to handle stressful situations, and what tools they can use at home to prepare for emergencies. Students also have the opportunity to decorate and personalize their own pillowcases, which serve as containers for a personal emergency supplies kit, and are encouraged to share what they’ve learned with friends and family. The curriculum meets many of the Common Core State Standards for grades 3-5. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-pillowcase-project-tickets-60942212799?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Being a woman is something to celebrate! So join us in the city’s largest women’s second-line parade to STEP UP to shine a light on heart disease and its impact on women. You don’t need to be a woman to attend. You just need to be ready to celebrate all the wonderful divas, ladies, and gals of the world.

St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church is raising money to benefit St. Francis Xavier Parish with a traditional jazz brunch. Menu includes grillades and grits, pecan walnut salad and cookies by local baker Joan Farrell. An adult-only event with open bar (accessed with purchase of commemorative glass) will include mimosas, milk punch and Bloody Marys. A live band will play.

The pits are fired up! Come learn the basics of grilling butts and briskets from Daniel Robert, the Curator of Meat Science Programs at the Southern Food & Beverage Museum. This class will demonstrate every step involved in barbecuing butts and briskets from start to finish and learning how to make your own signature rubs and sauces. Discussion will cover the importance of flavorings, such as marinades, injections and deep flavor penetration. Class will begin at 1pm in the Rouses Culinary Innovation Center by Jenn-Air. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn to become master of your own pit.

Cost: $65 per person ($60 for SOFAB members and $25 for culinary students with school ID).
Class size is limited to 30 people, so buy your tickets early! Admission to the Southern Food & Beverage Museum included in the ticket price.

Westwego's iconic neighborhood restaurant and gathering place, Huddle House, is celebrating the most delicious holiday of them all: National Sweet Cakes Day. On Tuesday, June 25, Huddle House in Westwego will be serving up free Old-Fashioned Buttermilk Sweet Cakes in honor of the second annual National Sweet Cakes Day.

Attention: Businessmen and Businesswomen. Join us on Wednesday June 26, 2019 from 5 to 7:30 pm for Win Wine Wednesday sponsored by Doerr Furniture. Doerr prize provided by Doerr Furniture. Prize for whomever brings the most guests.

Book club presented in conjunction with THNOC’s current exhibition “Art of the City: Postmodern to Post-Katrina,” presented by The Helis Foundation. Susan Larson will host a monthly conversation with authors, artists featured in the exhibition and audience members. Each session will pair a local author and a featured artist discussing the similarities and differences between their respective works. Larson will moderate a conversation with each author and artist before the audience breaks into small groups for further discussions.

June 26: “The Futilitarians: Our Year of Thinking, Drinking, Grieving, and Reading” with author Anne Gisleson and artist Michael Deas

Join the New Orleans Business Alliance for its 2019 Annual Meeting, and “Economic Development Reimagined” as we highlight the Alliance’s inclusive and equitable economic development business model. 

We also are pleased to feature acclaimed international business leader, Arnold W. Donald, a New Orleans native and Carnival Corporation’s president and chief executive officer.
 
Donald was named Carnival Cruise Line's chief executive officer in 2013 after serving on the company’s board for 12 years. Before taking that role, he held leadership positions within both publicly-traded companies and private equity firms, as well as government appointments and not-for-profits. The St. Augustine High School alumnus also serves on the board of Bank of America Corp. and Crown Holdings, Inc. 

Carnival Corp. is the world’s largest leisure travel company and among the most profitable and financially strong in the cruise and vacation industries. It is traded on both the New York and London Stock Exchanges, and it is the only group in the world to be included in both the S&P 500 and the FTSE 100 indices.

Join us for an engaging luncheon and conversation. For ticket and sponsorship information, click here. 
 

The Le Pavillon Hotel and Urban South Brewery will host The Art of Pairing dinner on Thursday, June 27, in signature restaurant Bijoux for a unique dining experience full of local flavor. Beginning at 7 p.m., the evening will include guided presentations of French culinary paired with Urban South brews, guided by Executive Chef Derek McKenna and the expert Urban South team. The dinner will include an innovative six-course menu from Le Pavillon’s Bijoux featuring select pairings from Urban South brews, such as the Holly Roller, Carpe Rose and Charming Wit. For more menu details, please see the attached menu. Open to the public, tickets for the pairing dinner can be purchased at $65 per person by calling 504-620-4126.