Nell Nolan: Men & Women’s Fashion, Dressing for Success, NO Academy Ophthalmology | Entertainment/Life

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Clothing and Altruism

As the presenter, Bookmark Romeg opened the program for the recent Prix dElegance luncheon at the New Orleans Hilton Hotel, honoring the Men of Fashion and Women of Fashion. They are chaired respectively by Leon L. Giorgio Jr. And Tiffa Butte with Sandra Stage Chaisson as the Woman President. Proceeds from this popular event went to The New Orleans Ballet Association (NOBA) and the Ballet Resource And Volunteer Organization (BRAVO). In memorium are George Raymond Seamon Jr., former president of Men of Fashion, and Dr. Aysen Kutalp Young, founding president of Women of Fashions. Some of her chosen outfits are on display.

Notables at the 50 Years event included the lunch chairs Kathy Pastorek and executive director of NOBA Jenny Hamilton, along with representatives from the Jeffs and Chatta Box fashion shows, John and Renea Duck, Leo and Dana Palazzo, Gayle Benson, David Lee Adams, Nancy DAmico, Gerri and Murray Valeneand committee chair Deborah Alciatore, Debbie Buchler, sisters Marilyn V. Dittmann and Carol V. Hall, Nicole Ferrier, Laurie Guimont Guillaume, Melanie Cannatella, Jacquee Carvin And Teresa Guzzetta (Chairman BRAVOs May 18 Danse de Jardin gala), LeeAnne Leopold, And Pepperone’s faith. Thanks tapped into many others, such as donors to silent and living auctions (Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry and the New Orleans Pelicans), table buyers, and ballet staff.

Heralded as a recipient of the 2022 Prix d Elegance award is Women of Fashion Mariah Walton Hate, Taryn Brown, Melissa Coleman, Valerie Grubb, Kim Hasney, Christine Javier, Fine Jolly, Ruth Lawson, Sandra Lombana Lindquist And Anna Tusaand Men of Fashion David Lee Adams, Mickal Adler, Craig Clark, Johnny L. Dominicano Jr., Steven A. Friedman, Vincent Giardina, Drs. Andrew William Gottschalk, Thomas E. Loehn, Greg Rusovich And James shoes. The four honorees include Deborah Alciatore and John Duck, Hall of Fame; And Gayle Benson And Jeff Chouest Jr., Presidential Choice. The runway attendants for the above are former honorees, whose names range from Chad Berg to Brentwood.

All enjoyed a lunch of sliced ​​salad, braised short ribs and crunchy caramel cheesecake; praised the NOBA Center for Dance students’ performance of music by Vivaldi; and gave many congratulations to the Fashion flock.

Dress for Success

The New Orleans organization that bears the name oozes substance and style at the Higgins Hotel for Suits and its sold-out 13th annual Suit and Salad Lunch. The program leader of Dress for Success is the president of the board Sara Martzulfexecutive director Lori Byargeonprogram coordinator Tracee Dundas, Lynette Bates for the presentation Volunteer of the Year, Client of the Year 2023 Tasha Miller (banner, Success Stories) and keynote speaker Shaneika Dabney-Henderson And Win Cash. Aime Gowland from ALG Style presents the Empowerment Fashion Show with ensembles from Angelique, BABE, Dress for Success New Orleans (with representation by Sonya Shorty Hill And Dedra Sherman), Monomin, and Pilot and Powell. Before the runway model parade, Gowland addressed the audience saying Your success is our success.

Like all fundraisers, the top names are those leading the event. Smiling on the chair with Suits and Salads Rena Jolly And Christa Schwartz. Angelique, Jones Walker and SUSCO are Empowerment Sponsors.

As well as president Sarah Martzolf, board members as well Arie Roth Keller, Celeste P. McDonald, Colleen Snyder Philostrate and went straight through the press Nadine Brown. Twenty women serve as directors, starting alphabetically Meaghan Ryan Bonavita (whose mother Uncle Ryansuppose among lunch many supporters) for Respect van Mullem. Jennifer Greene, Juli Miller Hart, Clarice Kirkland, Diane M. Riche and Leigh M. Thorpe is a member of the Advisory Board.

Dozens of features added to Success, namely pre-prepared tomato basil soup, grilled salmon Nioise salad and flourless chocolate cake, red rose and baby’s breath centerpieces, 360 Photo Booth, silent auction, swag bags, balloon arches and Josephine Estelle restaurant for the opening party.

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For the New Orleans Academy of Ophthalmology’s 72nd annual Symposium, the title is Into the Crystal Ball: Futures in Retina, Anterior Segment, and Uveitis. The thematic invitation featuring blue irises, along with the location of the symposium, the Sheraton Hotel.

Every year, the President’s Wine and Cheese Reception offers fun socializing. Many of the 2023 attendees flock to the impressive charcuterie fair as they sip fine French wines. Meanwhile, the Levee Jazz Band stirred up the sound.

Making the rounds is academy president Dr. Brandon Davis with wife TaniaPresident-elect Dr. Anthony MazzulaTreasurer/Secretary Dr. Adham al Haririand speakers, all doctors, Christina Weng, Uday Devgan, Eugene de Juan, Naveen Roa, Meghan Berkenstock, Arsham Sheybani And Sunil Srivastava. Courtney Finkelstein is the executive director of NOAO.

After the reception, bonhomie moved into another phase. It is the annual Speakers’ Dinner at Galatoires.