"Love in the Garden" on September 28, 2007

Each year, the New Orleans Museum of Art hosts the "Love in the Garden" fundraiser right next door in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden. The event is used to raise money for further restoration of the Garden which was heavily damaged by Hurricane Katrina. Also, it will bring attention to the museum & help rebuild membership.

Of course, "Love" refers to the famous piece created by artist/sculptor Robert Indiana. When you attend the party, you will experience dancing under the stars and those gorgeous live oak trees ~ as well as FOOD provided by 30 NOLA restaurants including Cafe Degas, Court of Two Sisters & Ralph's on the Park. You will see artwork by Fernando Botero, Claes Oldenburg, Henry Moore, Deborah Butterfield, Pierre Auguste Renoir, Barbara Hepworth, Lynn Chadwick, Isamu Noguchi and many more.

"Love in the Garden"

Attire : Dressy Casual

New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA)

Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden

Friday, September 28th, 2007

7:00 PM to 11:00 PM

City Park

New Orleans, LA

In the event of rain, the fun will move to the Great Hall inside the museum.

Tickets ( 504 ) 658 -4121

www.noma.org/lovetickets.html

Rest in Peace! John T. Scott ~ Artist

Sad news everyone! John T. Scott, the renowned artist, has died at 67. He passed away today. A native of New Orleans, his artwork was admired around the world. Mr. Scott was often quoted as saying he wanted "to move someone's spirit." The work definitely did so.

The New Orleans Museum of Art hosted a comprehensive exhibition of his beautiful work in 2005 ~ "Circle Dance : John T. Scott Retrospective." We were fortunate enough to see this exhibit in person on one of our trips to NOLA. It was unforgettable!

In recent years, he had two double lung transplants due to his fight with pulmonary fibrosis. Our thoughts and prayers are with Mr. Scott, his family & friends and all who love his art.

New Orleans Museum of Art

When we visit NOLA, one place we always make time for is the lovely New Orleans Museum of Art. They have so many great pieces to display. Art is very important to us, and we are picky about which museums get our vote of confidence. We think you will agree that NOMA is worthy of being on the list of wonderful American museums. To show their love & appreciation for everyone who lives in Louisiana, NOMA is offering FREE admission to LA residents through December 2006. Once a month, classic films that are about or are set in New Orleans are featured. The Sculpture Garden is another must see. It will have its own post soon. :) Click on the link we have given to NOMA.org to find out more info on exhibitions, workshops, films, etc. The great photo accompanying this post was taken by my Tommy on our last trip!