Le Pétit Théâtre du Vieux Carré is back, beautiful and is having a benefit on June 23. And, the magazine is so excited we have some of the event’s key players on the cover: Event co-chair Cathie Choppin Weinstein, theatre artistic director Sonny Borey, board chair Harry Widmann, and gala committee and board members Cassie Steck Worley and Martin Covert. The party starts with a backstage tour and champagne patron reception, then the gala will feature food and drink from local restaurants, a short presentation of the musical “Sugar Babies,” Jep Epstein performing his song, “Our Home Louisiana,” and a live auction of amazing items conducted by event co-chair Bryan Batt. Come help support the oldest, continuously producing community theater in America.

Event co-chair Mary Jane Becker, Leah Chase, Girl Scout Council of Southeast La. CEO Jackie Alexander and Bev for the Girl Scouts’ “Rhapsody in Green” gala on June 23. The event is at the Louisiana Children’s Museum with Wanda Rouzan, the Pfister Sisters and the Soul Rebels Brass Band as entertainment. Leah Chase will be honored. For information or tickets, call 733-8220.


Father’s Day is almost here and “What’s Hot” has the most interesting gifts for your favorite Dad, so check it out. And, in case you decide to have a party for Dad—or thinking about having any sort of event—the magazine compiled an informational list of great places to celebrate.

Looking for a new place to take out-of-town friends? Food writer Jay Forman answers that and other pressing questions about where to dine in the city.

I just went to Bella Materna, which happens to have have two locations: 6106 Magazine St. and 110 Rosa in Metairie. Cissy Long started Bella Materna when she first got pregnant and her search for fabulous clothes led her to open this shop. She stocks the latest trends in maternity wear and children’s clothes, and is helpful when you are looking for something for yourself or for a gift.
 
Now on to making your home more energy efficient—especially post-Katrina—and Green Bean Insulation is the way to go. This company can spray eco-friendly foam
into walls, attics and underneath floors for raised houses. This insulation can reduce utility bills up to 60 percent and can increase your property value. The company does both residential and commercial properties in New Orleans, Baton Rouge and all along the Gulf Coast. Call company founder and CEO Kurt Burchert at 914-0591.

Kudos to all of you who are bringing our city back by chairing or attending the many fund-raisers in our city—or helping others rebuild. I want to note that Leah Chase’s famous restaurant, Dooky Chase, had a Holy Thursday party in honor of the restaurant’s return on June 1. Chef John Folse has been so supportive of Leah in the spirit of a friend helping friend!