Patron Party

From their website: “Jazzacadabra is an original jazz project, inspired by the height of jazz from the 1910s through the 1950s. When melodies were memorable and every hit song in a musical became a jazz standard. When recording was not widespread and live performances were the norm. The songwriter behind Jazzacadabra is Alan Bailey, who tired of playing the standard jazz tunes written by songwriters from long ago, while also admiring the composition techniques. Jazzacadabra currently has a repertoire in a variety of styles, from swings and sambas, to ballads and bossa novas.”

The duo will be performing at our Patron Party, Thursday September 24th in the Paris Room at Café Soulé.

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Gala

from her website: “Sarah Quintana is a singer-songwriter from New Orleans with a background rich in jazz, folk and popular music.  She is a charming performer, devoted guitarist and a truly gifted singer.  She attended the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts, NOCCA and graduated from Loyola University with a degree in English and French.  Quintana splits her time between the US and France, working with saxophonist Raphael Imbert and touring on her own repertoire with French and American jazz musicians.”

Sarah will be showcasing her French talents as guests arrive on the first floor of the Napoleon House on Sunday, September 27th.

 

 

 

 

from her website: “Today, Banu (bah’new) Gibson stands virtually at the top of her field. A superior and swinging jazz singer, Banu is one of the few vocalists of her generation to maintain exclusive loyalty to songs of the 1920s, ’30s, and ’40s. Rather than mimic singers of the past, she mixes fresh renditions of Tin Pan Alley standards and jazz classics by Gershwin, Ellington, Berlin, Carmichael, Waller, Porter, et al. A powerful force on stage, her enthusiasm and showmanship are highlighted by her wide range and versatility. With an extensive repertoire of songs, Banu’s performances cover many high points of America’s golden age of popular music.”

Banu will perform these classics in the upstairs ballrooms at the Napoleon House on Sunday, September 27th.

 

Live Auction Items

A week at a home in Paris’ 5th arrondissement

This gorgeous little apartment sits on the corner of rue Mouffetard and rue Blainville, with a nearby Metro station and lovely open markets just down the street. It has a beautifully appointed living room and dining room, kitchen, master bedroom with private bath, second bedroom, second bathroom, and a relaxing study. There is no smoking and no children under ten. View the dreamy getaway here.

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A week at a home in Sablé-sur-Sarthe in Pays de la Loire, France

This charming townhouse in Sablé-sur-Sarthe — a deeply authentic small French provincial city located about 90 minutes by fast train southwest of Paris on the river Sarthe — can be yours for a one week stay.  Recently renovated, the house boasts a spacious terrace and a cozy garden with river or garden views from every window and can accommodate one or two couples. Quaint French villages as well as majestic chateaux dot the area; the famous Loire chateaux are within easy driving distance.  Summer music festivals abound in the area, and boats for river cruises are for rent a short walk away.

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A week at a home in Paris’ 11th arrondissement

Paris – need we say more?  This comfortable contemporary apartment is in the 11th arrondissement, close to numerous restaurants, cafés, shops and more. It is elevator-served and has plenty of natural light, with a private balcony overlooking a quiet garden. There are two bedrooms and one bath, WiFi, and the space can accommodate four people. Walk to Place de la Bastille, République, Père Lachaise, Notre Dame, Le Marais and Faubourg Saint-Antoine and numerous neighborhood amenities.

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Original painting of Paris by artist Fredrick Guess

Created especially for VCPORA’s Gala, the painting features a Paris street scene, with an Art Nouveau Métro entrance. From the artist’s website: “In 1997, Guess decided to move to New Orleans, the city that held his imagination since his first trip here at the age of fourteen. He opened the Fredrick Guess Studio on world famous Royal Street in the middle of the French Quarter. The Fredrick Guess Studio doubles as both retail gallery and working studio. In the studio, he enjoys meeting clientele from the world over, many of whom have become dear friends. He also has a wonderful time teaching workshops in the gallery and sharing his knowledge of painting.”

Link: Fredrick Guess Studio

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Vive le Vieux Carré 2015 Sponsorship and Tickets

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