VCPORA’s 2024 Gala

“Le Temps qui s’Écoule,” (“The Passage of Time”)

Sunday, September 22nd 

VCPORA is pleased to announce its 2024 Annual Gala “Le Temps qui s’Écoule,” (“The Passage of Time”) at the historic Tujague’s restaurant. Immerse yourself in this celebration of the characters and institutions that have spanned the past, present, and future of the French Quarter for this Masquerade ball. Tujague’s will be filled to the brim with three floors of entertainment, drink and food celebrating the rich character of the French Quarter. Come as yourself or an infamous character of the Quarter. Come with a gaggle of ducks, vampire fangs, selling calas, or in your best vintage or historical finery. Or maybe, you lean more towards the future and want to come as a future character of the Quarter. The possibilities are endless!

This year we will also be paying tribute to three distinct characters of the Quarter who have supported preservation efforts for decades. The following three exceptional women, each of whom laid their indelible mark on the timeline of this beloved neighborhood.

Mrs. Jacquelyn “Jackie” Brechtel Clarkson

Mrs. Carol Gelderman

Mrs. Avis Ogilvy Moore

 These women understood the value and fragility of the Vieux Carré and VCPORA’s role in safeguarding it for future generations. Your contributions have been instrumental in our efforts to advocate for quality of life and livability in this beloved neighborhood.

Sponsorships and Tickets

As a Sponsor and Patron, you will be included in all printed and digital promotional materials, including the invitation, event signage, social media posts, and our Weekly Vieux newsletters. We would love to include your name on our invitation. Please complete the enclosed form and return it to us by Friday, July 19th, 2024.

Champagne $10,000

16 tickets to Patron Party and Gala; Name and/or logo on invitation and website

Burgundy $5000

8 tickets to Patron Party and Gala; Name and/or logo on invitation and website

Bordeaux $2500

6 tickets to Patron Party and Gala; Name and/or logo on invitation and website

Loire Valley $1800

4 tickets to Patron Party and Gala; Name and/or logo on invitation and website

Rhone $1000

2 tickets to Patron Party and Gala; Name and/or logo on invitation and website

Patron $250

Ticket to Patron Party and Gala; Name on invitation and VCPORA website

Gala Ticket $150

Junior Patron $150 or $250/pair (35 and under)

Ticket to Patron Party and Gala; Name on invitation and VCPORA website

Junior Ticket $75 or $100/pair

Commercial Sponsorships

Inspo For the Gala

Highlights from 2023 Gala

Highlights from 2022 Gala

Thank you, Committee Members!

Thank you to all of our wonderful, hard-working committee members for bringing this year’s gala to life. It is through your dedication to making this event happen that we are able to host an evening of enchantment.

Here’s to you!

Lyn Gladney

Jenna Burke

Gretchen Byers

Rylan Domingue

Lynette DuFrene

Carol Gniady

Carolyn Goodwin

Kathy Hebert

Erin Holmes

Annie Irvin

Jill McGoughey

Shaun McLain

Brittany Mulla-McGovern

Kate Simister

Michael A Skinner

Amy Stelly

Brook Tesler

Claire Thriffiley

On behalf of our dedicated staff and all-volunteer board of directors, we thank you in advance for your generosity. Please feel free to contact our office with any questions or concerns, and our sponsor liaison will reach out to you to answer your questions.

Thank you to all of our committee members for your time and dedication to making this event take place.