The Historic Old Ursuline Convent Presents - The Morales Exhibition
Dates: 10/11/2008 - 10/11/2008
Location: ??The Old Ursuline Convent head tive Development Center) n Long Learning Center (Library/UT Extension Office) more. hts, Eggertsville and Buffalo.
New Orleans LA
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Times: ?10:00am-4:00pm . pm 0 h days :00 - 2:00 s S
Phone: (504)529-3040
Address:
1100 Chartres Street
New Orleans
LA
Description:
The Historic Old Ursuline Convent in New Orleans' French Quarter will host an exhibition of Sculpture in Terra-Cotta, in the fall of 2008, created by the noted Spanish artist, Dr. Javier Morales. The Exhibition will consist of twenty-six (26) pieces of his highly acclaimed work, described as" profoundly human and full of energy and sentiment. The exhibition will be open to the public and follows an extremely successful presentation in the historic Convent of mosaic art from the Vatican last year. The Convent is the oldest existing building in the Mississippi Valley. The announcement of the Exhibition was made by the Reverend Monsignor Crosby Kern, Director of the Archdiocesan Cultural Heritage Center, the managing and governing body which directs both the historic old convent and the Saint Louis Cathedral. "We are delighted to bring this exciting exhibit to our City and to the Convent, a City of strong Spanish roots," Monsignor Kern stated. As a sculptor, Dr. Morales has worked primarily in terra-cotta and bronze. Since l980, he has held individual exhibitions in Madrid on a regular basis. Carlos Pietrangeli, in l989 as Director of the Vatican Museums, wrote: "Morales' works are both classic and modern with the unmistakably original mark of a great artistic personality." Morales' works are found in private collections, as well as the Royal Collections of Spain. In l995, he was commissioned by the Cathedral of Madrid to create a monumental set of sculptures entitled "The Mystical Life." He has recently been commissioned to create additional sculptures for the Cathedral and also completed his monumental study on the great sixteenth-century palace/monastery, EL Escorial. Dr. Morales, from l975 to l981, served as Deputy Director of the Internationally renowned Prado Museum in Madrid, Spain, and was founding member of the Foundacion Amigos del Museo (Friends of the Prado Museum), a private foundation designed to assist the Prado Museum in its broad cultural activities and the acquisition of art works. One of the most important positions that Dr. Morales has held in his professional life has been as Commissioner of Crown Heritage Exhibitions from the Royal Palace of Madrid. Their aim has been to present great Spanish art as a symbol of Western Culture and the values that Spain took to America. "The presence of the Morales exhibition will serve as a tribute to the remarkable Spanish heritage of New Orleans. Pere Antoine, who earned great respect in the old City as a Rector of the Cathedral, was actually Spanish, and his name was Antonio. To this date much of the City's fabled French Quarter remains Spanish in its architectural style and historicity.
Ghost in the Oaks
Dates: 10/17/2008 - 10/17/2008
Location: ??Storyland Museum minal ing ecutive Development Center) n Long Learning Center (Library/UT Extension Office) more. hts, Eggertsville and Buffalo.
New Orleans LA
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Times: ?6:00pm-9:00pm m . pm 0 h days :00 - 2:00 s S
Phone: (504)483-9376
Address:
New Orleans
LA
Description:
Ghosts in the Oaks, a Halloween fund-raiser with food and amusements. Sponsored by Friends of City Park. Come in costume and trick or treat!
Jefferson Performing Arts Center Presents - Michel Lauziere
Dates: 10/17/2008 - 10/18/2008
Location: ??Jefferson Performing Arts Center trict opment Center) n Long Learning Center (Library/UT Extension Office) more. hts, Eggertsville and Buffalo.
Metairie LA
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Times: 9:00am-9:00pm
Phone: (504)885-2000
Address:
400 Phlox Ave
Metairie
LA
Description:
Jefferson Performing Arts Society is proud to bring this internationally acclaimed performance artist to the Big Easy. Michel Lauzi?re is a visual humorist, fantasy artist, and musician who captivates the imagination. This ?Master of Unusual Comedy? has made television appearances in specials on Comedy Central and HBO. With musical-visual acts including the ?Dishophone? ? a symphony created by water pistols and dishes ? and the ?Balloon Man? ? where Lauzi?re steps inside a giant balloon ?Lauzi?re?s unique performance is a must see for the entire family!
3rd Annual Oak Alley's Plantation Fall Arts and Crafts Festival
Dates: 10/18/2008 - 10/19/2008
Location: Oak Alley Plantation
New Orleans LA
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Times: 9:00am-5:00pm
Phone: (225)265-2151
Address:
3645 Highway 18 Vacherie
New Orleans
LA
Description:
Come join us for the 3rd Annual Oak Alley's Plantation Fall Arts and Crafts Festival for a fun filled weekend of Artist and Crafters, local cuisine and plenty of fun for the kids.?
Sentimental Journeys Patron Party
Dates: 10/24/2008 - 10/24/2008
Location: New Orleans LA
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Times: 9:00am-9:00pm
Phone: (504)488-5488x337
Address:
New Orleans
LA
Description:
Come join us for a Patron Party that will be held to showcase the rich culinary, architectural, and musical history of New Orleans. The name for this gala weekend is taken from the title of a privately published memoir documenting a trip taken by the Stern family around the world in 1936?1937 in celebration of Mr. Stern's 50th birthday and their fifteen years of marriage. A Sentimental Journey Through France and Italy and Other Countries. Longue Vue is regarded as one of the last great houses of the American architectural renaissance and today serves as a premier cultural and educational resource. Longue Vue is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is accredited by the American Association of Museums, and in 2005 obtained its status as a National Historic Landmark.