It’s almost time for Fashion Week NOLA style once again. If you are that fashionista that likes to be at all the shows mark March 21^st – 25^th down on your calendar. New Orleans will be a buzz with the latest casual to formal wear for both men and women alike. Considering the time of year observers can expect to see an emphasis on warm-weather apparel.

If you have had the opportunity to travel around New Orleans you know there is a great diversity of upscale boutiques and casual shops Uptown, Downtown and in the French Quarter. Many of these local talents will be represented and apart of over over 35 incredible runway shows featuring retailers, boutiques, and designers. Them as well as the well known Saks Fifth Avenue, Brooks Brothers, Alicia Zenobia, Jeantherapy, Kano Branon, Meghann Harney, and Mixon will all try catch the glint of the spectators eyes.

New Orleans is also a community oriented place to be. There are a number of active charitable partnerships, scholarships and a Fashion Industry Career Day. Fashion Week NOLA’s 2011 charitable recipients included the NO/AIDS Task Force, Dress for Success, The New Orleans Firefighters’ Foundation and The Fashion Institute of New Orleans.

For more detailed information about Fashion Week NOLA visit www.fashionweeknola.com. If you find yourself headed to some of the fine events such as the kickoff party, after parties or runway shows catch a nice ride with us to make it an even more memorable experience. If you are looking for good style you might as well arrive in style!  Give us a call and we will escort you to all the parties and shows you want to see!  Can’t wait to see you there!

New Orleans is 11th-oldest host city on the PGA TOUR. The New Orleans Classic tournament began in 1938. The tournament has been played annually since 1958. This year the tournament will be played from April 23^rd thru April 29^th 2012 at TPC Louisiana. It is the fourth venue to host the New Orleans Classic. It is sponsored by Zurich Financial Services and Fore!Kids Foundation is the host organization. Visit http://www.zurichgolfclassic.com for more information about the tournament and to get your tickets early.

Volunteer Opportunities

Running such a large tournament requires a number of volunteers. Volunteers are needed to be Laser Operators, Driving Range Marshals, Marshal – Holes 01 to 18, Greeters, Scoring Assistants, Standard Bearers, and Walking Scorers. There are also a number of special volunteer packages available for purchase at a great price.

Some Historical Facts:

• Past courses the tournament has been played on include City Park Golf Course, Lakewood Country Club, and English Turn Golf and Country Club.

• First National Bank of Commerce (FNBC) was the tournament’s first corporate sponsor in 1975.

• The Classic’s second corporate sponsor, USF&G Insurance, dedicated 10 years of sponsorship, which helped the Classic become a major event on the PGA TOUR.

• Zurich Financial Services has been a Corporate sponsor since 2005 and is committed through the year 2014. Together with the host organization Fore!Kids it has raised nearly $8 million for more than 40 charities that serve more than 200,000 children in need throughout southeastern Louisiana.

• The Zurich Classic generates more than $30 million annually for the local economy and an additional $16 million annually in national television exposure.

• Over the four days of television coverage, the tournament is seen around the world in 114 countries.

If you’re coming into town for the Zurich Golf Classic, give us a call to arrange your transportation.

If you are in New Orleans just the right amount of Cajun Seasoning is all you need to make a dish complete. The unique blend of spices is unforgettable, especially when combined with dishes like Andouille (smoked sausage based dish originally brought to Louisiana by the French colonists).

Can’t make it to New Orleans or don’t want to leave the house? Here is how to make your own Cajun Seasoning Mix.  It is basically salt with a variety of spices.

Ingredients:

• table salt, 26 oz
• cayenne pepper, 5 tbs
• black pepper, 3 tbs
• onion powder, 3 tbs
• garlic powder, 3 tbs
• chili powder, 3 tbs
• thyme, 1 tbs
• sweet basil, 1 tbs
• bay leaf, 1 tbs

Mixing the Seasoning:

Add all the seasoning (except the salt) in a blender.  Cover and blend until it has a fine consistency. (Beware of the dust!) Mix the blended spices with the salt until you achieve a uniform color. Use as you would salt.