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COMMUNITY
ON THE SCENE
Soiree d’Or
The Historic New Orleans Collection celebrated 50 years of operation with an anniversary gala held Wednesday, May 4, at the historic Orpheum Theater. More than 250 guests—including Mayor Mitch Landrieu—attended the black-tie affair, which featured performances by the Preservation Hall All-Stars, the Jimmy Maxwell Orchestra, and Joe Lastie Jr. and the Lastie Family Gospel, as well as a menu by sponsor Ralph Brennan Catering and Events. Other sponsors included BBC Destination Management, Preservation Hall Foundation, Gambel Communications, and the Hotel Monteleone.
A.	Avery King, Catie O’Reilly, Brian O’Reilly, Priscilla Lawrence, and Rebecca O’Reilly
B.	French Consul General Gregor Trumel and Ingrid Trumel
C.	Pam and Michael Cohn, Pat and Fred Smith, and Vic Ziminsky III
D.	Kirk and Mamie Gasperecz with Doug and Elaine Grundmeyer
E.	Mayor Mitch Landrieu and Jackie Clarkson
F.	Elizabeth and Ben Janke with Lydia Blackmore
G.	Amina Dearmon, Coeli Hilferty, Mignon Faget, Sharon Litwin, and Babs Moliere
H.	Priscilla Lawrence, Tim Trapolin, Bonnie Boyd, and Jack Pruitt
I.	Paul and Teri Maassen with Peggy Scott Laborde
j. Rachel Lyons, Warren J. Woods, and Melissa Carrier
16 The Historic New Orleans Collection Quarterly