InRegister 60 • February 2009
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Laurel St. Lollapalooza
Witha royal chalice to sip wine from and hordes ofadoring women lining up to kiss his ceremonial ring, KingCordell Haymon’s only explanation was: “It’s good to bethe king!”
With apologies to Mel Brooks and his “History of the World” genius, Haymon may just be ontosomething. Paired with Queen Jacqui Vines, the two invited themasses to join the celebration Jan. 9 at the LaurelSt. Lollapalooza.
Both indoors and outside, the crowd imbibed theatmosphere created by musical entertainers Michael Foster Project, Artemis, KingJames, Jeffrey George and Kirk Holder, as well as samplingsfrom a host of area restaurants, wineries and Mockler Beverage.President and CEO of Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge(ACGBR) Derek Gordon thanked the crowd and the cityfor its continuing support and helped Mayor Kip Holden announcethe 2009 court in grand style.
The event featured atantalizing silent auction, with proceeds (along with ticket sales)going to the ACGBR, which provides arts education in schoolsand at the Community School for the Arts, and supportsartists and art organizations across 11 parishes.
LAUREL: Amy Rogers,Lauren Dodds, mascot Schlitty & Alexandra Tolbert of Schlittz &Giggles
LAUREL: Julie Baxter & Jim Engster
LAUREL: Queen JacquiVines & King Cordell Haymon share a toast.
LAUREL: President& CEO of Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge DerekGordon
Kenneth Soerevsen of Denmark, International Hospitality Foundation board presidentLaura Prosser-Davis, Rasmus Futtrup of Denmark and Shanja Cilliersof South Africa
International Hospitality Foundation
The new international studentsat LSU were welcomed to campus Jan. 9 with aparty at the International Cultural Center. Knights of Columbus Councilfrom St. Joseph Cathedral prepared a jambalaya meal, and BatonRouge Diocese Council of Catholic Women donated a king cakefor dessert. Coca-Cola provided drinks for the Mardi Gras-themed party.
Members of Les Danseurs de la Capitale entertainedattendees with Cajun dances as well as a second line,complete with decorated umbrellas. King Herbert Fotso of Cameroon andQueen Sireesha Kanura of India led the parade.
Rose MaryPoirrier was chairwoman for the event, assisted by Frances andCharles Bennett, Henry Bradsher, Laura Prosser-Davis, Mary Furlow, Virginiaand Charles Grenier, Elise Grenier, Maureen Hewitt, Greg and DeeJones, Louise Prosser, Helen Reynaud, Vicki Vance and Jo Zganjar.
