Bev (right) with Erin Beech and Larry Delia, a.k.a. the Queen and King of the Krewe of Pork and Beads, who will reign over the “Cochon Cotillion”  on April 14. A benefit for Bridge House, this costume or “tacky formal” party will be held at Mardi Gras World featuring an array of food, music from ELS and a hog-wild good time!
For information, call 522-2124, ext. 13.





This April we are thrilled to have the Chase Zoo-To-Do and the Zoo-To-Do for Kids presented by Humana on the cover! Zoo-To-Do chair Cathy Cary, Kids Zoo-To-Do chair Julie Calhoun, Audubon Nature Institute executive director Ron Forman and Chase’s Lizette Terral are those fabulous people you see on the cover—and they have all been working hard on this event that New Orleanians look forward to every year! A benefit for Audubon Zoo, Cathy has promised a night to remember, especially because proceeds go to the restoration of the Odenheimer Sea Lion Pool. It has to be repaired before the zoo’s beloved sea lions can return.  The Zoo-To-Do for Kids presented by Humana is April 27 at the zoo. For ages 2 to 15, this party will have food, crafts, face painting, arcade games, and entertainment provided by Radio Disney. The Chase Zoo-To-Do is May 4, also at the zoo, with the Spinners as the main entertainment attraction and more than 50 food vendors to sate appetites.

Hot weather is fast approaching—and who can bear wearing heavy clothing or dark colors? Turn to our spring fashion pages, “Cool Rules,” which showcases light and lovely clothing in white. What looks nicer paired with white clothing than impeccable makeup—and in “What’s Hot” we spotlight some of the freshest shades and products for the season.

Speaking of summer, if you haven’t planned every minute of your child’s vacation, we have a listing of the summer camps. The Cottonwood Institute in Colorado, of which my son Ford Church is the director, is offering some unique programs such
as the Endangered Wolf Course, complete with night hikes in the mountains. He’s committed to changing the world one adventure at a time. For more information, go to the article, or to www.cottonwoodinstitute.org.

There is so much left to be done rebuilding the city, and Landis Construction has started a new division, Landis Residential Builders, because of the high demand after Hurricane Katrina. CEO Jim Landis saw the need—particularly with a personal management approach—to rebuilding damaged homes or starting new construction. His team of Jamie Christovich, Buff Colomb, Roy Olsen and Kyle Condon work closely with architects, interior designers and other vendors to ensure the best quality work. The company works in Old Metairie, Uptown, the lakefront and the Garden District. Call them at 833-6070.

On the other side of the lake in Mandeville, the Sanctuary is a prestigious planned community on 1,170 acres of beautiful, forested land. There are a number of 1/2- to 3/4-acre home sites available and the community has a health and activity center, tennis courts, a swimming pool and nature trails. On April 21 and 22, the Sanctuary hosts a “Spring Home and Tea Tour,” during which three homes will be open for viewing. The event benefits the Junior League of Greater Covington. Call 985/674-7500 or 800/674-8696 for tickets or information.

A special congratulations to Ruthie Frierson for receiving the Times-Picayune Loving Cup. She so deserves this recognition for her efforts in founding Citizens for One Greater New Orleans. This group has become instrumental in consolidating the levee boards and reducing Orleans Parish assesors to just one assessor. Citizens is now focusing on reducing crime and bettering the Orleans Parish education system.