Last Tuesday the 21st, I was fortunate enough to receive an invitation to enjoy lunch at Five Happiness in the Imperial Room with a few stars of Keating Magee: Maggie, Ann, and Ronald. The restaurant's Chinese cuisine happens to be exceptional, particularly the shrimp dish with a sweet, honey-like sauce and candied pecans. However, I wasn’t there for a food tasting; the Ad Club of New Orleans held their September meeting. For each of the monthly meetings there is a featured speaker(s) and a non-profit society, and with cooler weather and more inside-time this meeting was one I am glad to have been able to attend.
Representing the Louisiana Cancer Research Consortium, the meeting was kicked off by Melanie Cross of Tulane, whom then presented Dr. Augusto Ochoa of LSU to most passionately speak on the true Fall lineup: the upcoming Key to the Cure benefit. Shopping at Canal Place never had more meaning. I had heard of this particular charity event prior to attending this lunch, but I had not realized just how meaningful it truly is. For those who are not familiar, Key to the Cure is a four-day weekend of shopping at Saks in Canal Place for a little more than the just fabulous fashion finds. Two percent of all of sales at Saks Fifth Avenue during those days will be donated to Louisiana Cancer Research Consortium. With a new season here and holidays approaching rather rapidly and unless you are a ramen-noodle-eating college student like I happen to be (until May!), I am sure Saks carries quite a few items you would like to own and/or gift. –For those generous shoppers: I would like a pair black cowgirl boots in size 7.5; thank you in advance! Back to reality; Key to the Cure will run from Thursday, October 21st through Sunday, October 24th. They also have a Kickoff Gala Wednesday, October 20th from 6:00p to 9:00p. Hint, hint– Date night with the significant other? Networking opportunities?
To learn even more: http://www.lcrc.info/news/updates/kttc2010.html
Highlighting Fall TV lineups for WDSU (NBC), WGNO (ABC), and Cox Media, each of the stations’ ad reps presented me with the perfect situation to watched, listened, and mapped out what to watch in the evening while studding. Multitasking happens to be a talent I have come to conquer.
First, WDSU (NBC) caught my attention with their 4:30am news airing- the only local news broadcasted before the birds are awake. I happen to be one of the crazy people up that earlier many days of the week. Chase, Mondays at 9:00p, are for the Jason Born movie-lovers, such as myself. Undercovers and Law and Order: Los Angeles, aka LOLA are my thriller, investigative crime shows marked on the calendar for Wednesdays at 7:00p and 9:00p. On WDSU before or after Friday pizza-dinners at 7:00p with the family? School Pride. Schools that have been vandalized, not cared for, etc. can affect the students who are supposed to be learning in that environment. This program shines a spotlight on those schools and takes action, all the while involving the students of that school in the process. Outlaw is a more comedic political/crime addition to network at 9:00p on Fridays that will be on whether I am being a grandma or getting ready for a night-out.
WGNO (ABC)’s presentation of course included Dancing With The Stars on Mondays at 7:00p and the results on Tuesdays at 8:00p. The rest consisted of a plethora of categories for new shows: family, comedy, drama, suspense, and so on. No Ordinary Family, Tuesdays at 7:00p is great for those who enjoyed The Incredibles. And who isn’t guilty of watching Friends reruns? Well, the writer of the epic sitcom has created another that is just as “reality-like” and comedic with Better With You, Wednesday at 8:00p. With the same feel as High School Reunion, My Generation, Thursdays at 7:00p, is a must-see for those Class of 2000 high school graduates. WGNO’s reality show that showcases the fortunate helping the less fortunate is Secret Millionaire, Fridays at 7:00p. With real millionaires going undercover, getting out into the communities far from the lavish nets which they are rooted in, and ending with the millionaire giving away $100,000 of their own wealth, this will be one to drawn a smile.
Cox Media’s offerings? The boys of Fall! – (insert Kenny Chesney song playing in your head) My main love would be HD Football. With the Saints on, why wouldn’t you take advantage of the opportunity of being able to see the sweat! Not to mention the quality has the ability to make Drew Brees look even more breathtaking. Of course Cox provided MUCH more than any person could ever dream of, so I recommend checking out the website:
http://ww2.cox.com/residential/neworleans/home.cox.
For the full Fall TV Lineup:
http://www.tvguide.com/special/fall-preview/fall-schedule.aspx
