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Dear Friends –

Judging from a quick glimpse at this issue of eVue, fall is approaching and with it a whirl

of activity at Longue Vue. From the inaugural Grand Golden Gamble event to very special

birthday teas, there are abundant reasons to drop by and enjoy the beauty of Longue Vue.

On September 28, three winners split $5,000 in gold coins during the Grand Golden

Gamble reverse raffle at Longue Vue. Raffle ticket holders will enjoy bountiful food and

beverage, plus the excitement of watching the 325 raffle ticket holders reduced to the

final three tickets remaining in the hopper.

Over the years, I’m sure you have enjoyed Trailer McQuilkin’s wildflower sculptures Mrs. Stern commissioned in

1972, that are on permanent exhibit in the Playhouse. McQuilkin’s latest wildflower sculptures are now on view

and available for purchase in the gallery through October 5.

Longue Vue will give shoppers a jump start on the holidays at Gracious Gifts in Pretty Packages presented by

Loretta Potapenko, buyer extraordinaire for The Shop at Longue Vue. Then, October 25 brings Prospect.3 to Longue

Vue with the ground breaking work of Japanese architect Shigeru Ban and filmmaker Camille Henrot.

This year’s Essence of Style Design Symposium features Julia Reed and Bunny Williams. The event kicks off on

November 5 with a designer reception in the exquisite Old Metairie home of Jennifer and Kenny Rabalais, followed

by Julia and Bunny’s presentation, a silent auction and luncheon at the Audubon Tea Room on November 6.

And of course, Mario Villa will be back in November with one-of-a-kind gifts for the holidays. The gates of Longue

Vue are open and we’re expecting you...often!

Tony Chauveaux

Executive Director of Longue Vue House and Gardens

D i r e c t o r ’s N o t e

Will YOU be one of three lucky winners in the GRAND DRAW DOWN RAFFLE to share $5,000 in

GOLD COIN

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$75Will YOU be one of three lucky winners in the GRAND DRAW DOWN RAFFLE to share $5,000 in GOLD COINS?

ChairsAshby Geary NavarroJulie terrell Radford

Proceeds benefit Longue Vue’s Discovery Garden & Educational

programs

bountiful booze, tasty eats, &chilly treats*

Catch the afternoon games

in thetouchdown

Zone

Contact barkley Rafferty @ 504.293.4726 or brafferty@longuevue.com for info and tickets j Attire: hip Casual j 21 and up

Visit www.loNGUeVUe.Com for raffle details* thanks to martin Wine Cellar, Imperial Woodpecker Sno-balls, the Frankenstein Chef, Kingpin bar, pralines by Jean, and Robért Fresh market

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LONGUE VUE ANNOUNCES THE 2014 ESSENCE OF STYLE DESIGN SYMPOSIUM

Since 1991, Longue Vue has hosted the Essence of Style Design Symposium featuring top speakers in the fields of design,

horticulture and art. This year, Longue Vue welcomes authors and renowned interior designers Julia Reed and Bunny

Williams for a lively discussion entitled, “One Man’s Folly: The Exceptional Houses of Furlow Gatewood and the Inspiration

Behind Them.” Entering its 23rd year, the annual design symposium educates audiences about trends in interior and

landscape design and generates revenue to support Longue Vue’s educational programming. The two-day event kicks off

with a Designer Reception at the Old Metairie home of Jennifer and Kenny Rabalais on Wednesday, November 5 from 6 to 8

p.m. and a panel discussion, luncheon and silent auction of items and merchandise from local businesses at the Audubon

Tea Room on Thursday, November 6 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Tickets to the Designer Reception are $150. Tickets to the Design Symposium are $100 for Longue Vue members and $125

for nonmembers. Sponsorship and ticket packages are available. To learn more about the Design Symposium, contact Jen

Gick at 504.293.4723 or jgick@longuevue.com.

Image from One Man’s Folly: The Exceptional Houses of Furlow Gatewood and the Inspiration Behind Them

TRAILER MCQUILKIN’S WILDFLOWERS BLOOM AT LONGUE VUE

On August 7, Longue Vue unveiled Wildflowers, a botanical sculpture exhibit featuring works of New Orleans native, Trailer

McQuilkin. McQuilkin is a self-taught artist who began experimenting with trompe l’oeil art in 1969. In 1972, pieces of

his work were brought to the attention of Longue Vue founder Edith Stern. She commissioned 20 sculptures that are

permanently on display in the estate’s Playhouse.

The sculptures incorporate sheet copper, copper wire, oil paints and natural materials that endure several artistic and

technical processes resulting in lifelike masterpieces. Spectators are often surprised that what they see before them is not

real; McQuilkin’s work involves uncompromising attention to detail and use of materials such as twigs and pinecones to

create a natural environment.

Guests also had the opportunity to go behind-the-scenes of McQuilkin’s botanical beauties during an Artist Talk+Tour on

August 12. Wildflowers is on display in the main gallery through October 5, with select pieces available for purchase. For

more information about the exhibit, contact Lenora Costa at 504.293.4712 or lcosta@longuevue.com.

Wildflowers Opening Exhibition, 2014

Cardboard Cathedral, Christchurch, New Zealand, 2013. Photo by Bridgit Anderson.

LONGUE VUE PARTNERS WITH PROSPECT.3 FOR CITYWIDE EXHIBITION

Longue Vue will host the works of Shigeru Ban and Camille Henrot during the Prospect.3 New Orleans exhibition taking

place from October 25, 2014 through January 25, 2015. Ban is known for building one of the first post-Katrina houses in the

Lower Ninth Ward for the Make it Right Foundation. His installation in Longue Vue’s Gate House will include photographs,

documentation and models of his projects.

While Ban’s works are focused on the here and now, Henrot’s works focus on world history. Her videos and animated films

combine drawn art, music and occasionally scratched or reworked cinematic images. Among her works on display in the

main house’s gallery is a 13-minute video that tells the story of the world from creation.

For more information about the Prospect.3 exhibition at Longue Vue House and Gardens, contact Lenora Costa at

504.293.4712 or lcosta@longuevue.com.

Kinder Garden Programs at Longue Vue House and GardensChildren 18 months to 3 years and their adult caregiver

Explore the world of gardens with your toddler through plantings, stories, songs, movement, creative projects and more! Learn how a garden grows in this safe and hands-on class for curious learners.

FALL DATES AND TIMETuesdays in September, October and November from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

WHERELucy C. Roussel Discovery Garden

7 Bamboo Road • New Orleans, LA 70124

Kinder Garden is an outdoor program led by educational staff at Longue Vue House and Gardens.

For more information, contact Lydia Vaughn at 504.293.4722 or lvaughn@longuevue.com.

SUMMER ‘SCAPES 2014 SUMMER CAMP SUCCESS

Another great summer of fun-filled, creative camps has concluded at Longue Vue. This summer, a total of 106 campers

created crafts, met new friends and learned about a variety of topics including art, nature and theater. Check out what

some parents had to say about Summer ‘Scapes this year:

“We love your camp and plan to do it again next summer. My son loves learning about plants and the outdoors. So far, he has attended five summer camps. He has proclaimed Longue Vue as his favorite!!”

“The camp was engaging and fun. My son thoroughly enjoyed himself. The counselors and staff were both professional and courteous. You could tell that they really cared about the children and their experience at camp. I would highly recommend the camp to others.”

We want to thank teachers, camp staff and the ten teenagers from local high schools who volunteered over 490 hours of

service to make Summer ‘Scapes a success. Information on the 2015 camp program will be available at the end of January

on www.longuevue.com.

Summer ‘Scapes 2014

Celebrate your daughter’s next birthday

at historic Longue Vue.

elegant setting • age-appropriate crafts

fancy finger sandwiches • tasty tea ... and much more!

Contact

Jen Cohn • 504.293.4721 • jcohn@longuevue.com

Birthday TeaAT LONGUE VUE HOUSE AND GARDENS

Enjoy a fun and fabulous fêtefit for a princess!

Sarah Mattix Photography

CULTIVATING COMMUNITIES 2014-2015: THE BOYS ARE BACK IN TOWN

School is back in session and so is Cultivating Communities! Since 2001, Longue Vue has partnered with the Waldo Burton

Memorial Home for Boys to implement a unique educational outreach program designed to engage students in a three-

part curriculum that includes farming, entrepreneurship and philanthropy. Throughout the school year the students learn

to sow seeds, propagate herbs and plant English peas, carrots, kale, green garlic, shallots, mustard greens and parsley.

Students also participate in activities that build their knowledge of sales, mathematics, language and social skills.

For the 2013-2014 academic year, the students sold fresh vegetables, pesto and hummus made from their crops at local

markets. The monies raised were then donated to the Louisiana Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (LASPCA).

This year, the boys will again grow crops in the Walled and Discovery Gardens to sell at local farmers markets. Save the date

for Tuesday, November 4 when Hollygrove Market and Farm hosts its market day.

Cultivating Communities is supported by Peggy and Jack Laborde and The Herb Society of America New Orleans Unit . To

learn more about the program visit www.longuevue.com.

Cultivating Communities 2014-2015

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A FALL FULL OF BLESSINGSLongue Vue House and Gardens had the tremendous opportunity to host The Herb Society of America New Orleans Unit

on August 28 for its 2014 “Blessing of the Herbs” commemorating St. Fiacre, the patron saint of gardeners. This year’s

blessing was led by Father Randy Roux in the Walled Garden followed by a discussion on “Herbal Liqueurs” in the Playhouse

with Linda Franzo and Audrey Driscoll. Participants sipped creatively-crafted spirits with hints of lavender and blackberry

cinnamon basil flavors.

Longue Vue is honored to host this annual celebration for the community as we prepare for a fall full of flowers. When

visiting, keep an eye out for:

In September Gomphrena, Texas star mallow, Awapuhi ginger, Lantana, Goldenrod ‘Fireworks’, White American

Beautyberry, Cut-leaved Coneflower, Ironweed. In October Boltonia, Muhly grass, Florida anise, Abelia, Bird of

Paradise, Swamp Sunflower, Wahoo, Trailing Violet, Yaupon Holly, Cosmos. In November Alyssum, Clockvine,

Cape Honeysuckle, Tecoma stans, Sasanqua, Fatsia, Vetiver, Nasturtium, Pansy, Camellia.

St. Fiacre Statue in Walled Garden

Gulf fritillary caterpillar Long-tailed skipper caterpillar

Polyphemus caterpillar

CREEPY CRAWLY CATERPILLARS AT LONGUE VUE

giant swallowtail caterpillars

GRACIOUS GIFTS IN PRETTY PACKAGESPlan ahead for the season of giving with a preview of the latest in gift ideas. Loretta Potapenko, shopping maven and buyer

for The Shop at Longue Vue, will host Gracious Gifts in Pretty Packages on October 7, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Guests will learn

how to make a show stopping gift presentation through creative wrapping techniques while enjoying afternoon tea and a

glass of bubbly in The Shop. Beatriz Ball reps will be available with new items perfect for entertaining!

Advance registration is required. Tickets are $35 for members and $40 for nonmembers. To learn more, contact Jen Gick at

504.293.4723 or jgick@longuevue.com. The Shop at Longue Vue is open Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and

Sunday 1 to 4 p.m.

Beatriz Ball Selection at The Shop

D o n o r s GeneralBarbara K. & Wayne F. Amedée FundMr. and Mrs. John R. Batty in memory of Andrew T. Whitley Mr. and Mrs. E.V. Benjamin IIIMarie Claire BennettJohn Bertel Duane Blackwell in memory of Andrew T. WhitleyElizabeth BohJolie Bonck Edward Bonin and René J. L. Fransen Joe Broussard Family Limited PartnershipStephanie BrunoBuccaneer FundAnn BurkaDr. and Mrs. Robert CarterDr. R. Erich CaulfieldWilliam ChanceyTony ChauveauxLenora CostaMary Len and Louis CostaCrescent City Needlework GuildRyan CrespinoJoel DasteMr. and Mrs. Michael Debarbieris Patricia DelDucaMarcus and Elinora Dickson in memory of Andrew T. Whitley Judith Faust Mr. and Mrs. James D. Fergusson in memory of Andrew T. WhitleyMr. and Mrs. James D. FergussonLiz FergussonDr. Erin FlemmingJen and Paul Gick Barbara and Glenn Fontenot in memory of Andrew T. Whitley Garden Club of AmericaGreater New Orleans Iris Society Mr. and Mrs. John W. HallDebbi HarrisMr. and Mrs. Douglas HarrisTica HartmanMr. and Mrs. William D. HessNehama JacobsFoster M. Johns IIILauren JoynerBetsy Threefoot KastonIrene Klinger

Cynthia Lain and Shawn LainSydney Touchstone Lawder in memory of Andrew T. Whitley Anne and John Levert in honor of Wayne AmedeeEllen LevyMs. Kristine MaruriMary Ellen MillerEvelyn MistichThe James R. Moffett Family FoundationCynthia MorseMoyse Family FoundationFitzpatrick NeddMr. and Mrs. Fitzpatrick Nedd in memory of Andrew T. WhitleySherri O’BellDr. Andrew Orestano in memory of Andrew T. WhitleyCharles M. Ponder IIILoretta PotapenkoDr. Carol McMichael Reese Fay Roberts Rita RobertsGarrick RoseHilairie SchackaiLynne SchackaiMimi SchlesingerLynne SongyCory and Missy SparksLynne Rothschild Stern in memory of Andrew T. WhitleyJoanna SternbergLinda StubbsJudith TankardKim ThomasKathryn WeidnerSunrise Trading Co. Kosta Velis in memory of Andrew T. Whitley Mrs. Edward F. WegmannEtta A. Williams in memory of Andrew T. Whitley Contributing MembersMarion and Pepper BrightMr. and Mrs. Frederic MacNaughton Ball Jr.*Drs. Barbara and Edward Beckman*Marion and Pepper BrightDr. and Mrs. Robert L. Carter*Mrs. Jean Chappell*Tony and Kathryn Chauveaux*

D o n o r s JoAnn Christopher and Jozsef Toth*Mrs. M. L. ChristovichDorothy M. ClyneWalter and Sally CockerhamDr. and Mrs. Jimmie Colón*Angus R. Cooper IIMrs. A. Edward DragonLorraine F. Foley*Mr. and Mrs. Larry Gibbs Mr. and Mrs. James Gundlach*Gustaf W. McIlhenny Family FoundationDottie and Maurice HebertAdrea Heebe and Dominick Russo*Mr. and Mrs. William D. Hess*Foster M. Johns IIICarey Bond and Henry LambertMr. and Mrs. Thomas B. Lemann*Chip and Jane Leyens*Douglass and Beverly Lore*Olivia and Archie Manning*Mr. and Mrs. William B. McIver*Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Miller Jr.* Mrs. George R. Montgomery*Dr. Carol Reese and Mr. Thomas Reese*Mr. and Mrs. André Robert*Patrick F. Taylor Foundation* Sarracenia FoundationMr. and Mrs. Claude Schlesinger*Lynne Rothschild Stern* Charles SternFrank and Paulette Stewart*Catherine Burns Tremaine*Hugh and Lynne UhaltDavid WaggonnerMr. and Mrs. James Ward*Lucie Whitley*Catherine K. YoungAlida Zollinger

*2014 Long Viewer

Essence of Style Design SymposiumBlair Services, Inc.

Basi and Michael Carbine/ Mac Maison LTD.First NBC BankJ. Edgar Monroe Foundation Lynne Uhalt InteriorsRivers Spencer InteriorsWhitney Bank

Sentimental JourneysAnonymousMr. and Mrs. J. Luis Baños Jr.Margaret and Ken BeerMr. and Mrs. Emanuel V. Benjamin IIIMr. and Mrs. Joseph BennettDaphne and Brandon BergerGail Catherine BertuzziBoh Brothers Construction Co. LLCMr. and Mrs. A. Vernon BrinsonMark Brown and Stephen BrintMr. and Mrs. Alfred Brown IIIBasi and Michael CarbineCathy and Rivie CaryCarolyn ChandlerTony and Kathryn ChauveauxWalter ChristyDorothy ClyneConwill Family Foundation/Global Hunter Securities Krista and Michael DumasShaun and Foster DuncanExecutone Systems CompanyMr. and Mrs. Edward N. GeorgeDr. and Mrs. Warren GottsegenHales Pediatrics/Nancy and Stephen HalesMr. and Mrs. William D. HessLibby and Bruce Hoefer in Honor of Shaun and BarkleyAdrea Heebe and Dominick RussoIBERIABANKSusan and Doug JohnsonMr. and Mrs. Henry P. JohnsonMaryJo and Calvin JohnsonJones Walker LLPPeggy and Jack LabordeReneé and Peter LabordeSally and Jay Lapeyre

D o n o r s Jane and Chip LeyensMr. and Mrs. Eli ManningMr. and Mrs. Peyton ManningArchie and Olivia ManningDianna and Pat McCurninKatie and Shaun RaffertyMr. and Mrs. Edmund ReddCarol and Thomas ReeseSuzanne RheinsteinMr. and Mrs. André RobertTia and Jimmy RoddyPenny Saer and James George Coulter in Honor of Shaun DuncanMr. and Mrs. Robert SaerMr. and Mrs. Claude SchlesingerMr. and Mrs. Justin D. SealeDr. and Mrs. Charles Smith III in Honor of Barkley RaffertyHolly and Geoffrey SnodgrassLynne Rothschild SternCharles SternSuperior Energy ServicesCatherine Burns TremaineLynne and Hugh C. UhaltMelanee and Steve UsdinDr. William J. WaringWaring FamilyThe Waring Family FundMr. and Mrs. James Willeford

EXHIBITS AND EDUCATIONBayou Tree ServiceShaun and Foster DuncanHelis FoundationKeller Family Foundation

IN KINDAlexa PulitzerAudio Visual Solutions New OrleansAuto-ChlorBanting’s NurseryBayonaBriarwood Nature Preserve Callan Contemporary Carol Rogers Gallery

Celebration in the OaksNicole CharbonnetCoca-ColaCold Stone Creamery RiverbendCommander’s PalaceCreole CreameryDawn DeDeaux in honor of Wayne Amedee and Catherine TremaineGeorge DunbarElite Parking ServicesElizabeth Locke Jewelsflower MagazineInside New OrleansSkylar FeinThe Frankenstein ChefFrench Art NetworkFriend & CompanyGalatoire’s RestaurantGeneric Art SolutionsCarol HallHarold’s NurseryHerb Society of America New Orleans Unit Imperial Woodpecker Sno-BallsJonathan Ferrara GalleryJose Balli of MetarieKevin KlineKingpin BarLeila Haller Ballet Classique Beverly Lore Martin Wine CellarMary Ellen Miller The New Orleans AdvocateNew Orleans Homes & LifestylesPerrier-JouetPinkberry Piranesi AntiquesPorter LyonsPullman Rail JourneysRalph Brennan Restaurant GroupReginelli’s LakeviewRepublic National BeverageRobért Fresh MarketRodasta’s Restaurant and DeliRoyal Antiques

IN KIND CONTINUEDSir Bounce-A-LotThe Soniat House HotelSwart and Co. Bulb CompanySucréDan TagueTim Trapolin in honor of Julie GeorgeThe Windsor Court HotelZoe’s Kitchen Old Metairie

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

PRESIDENT Lynne Rothschild Stern

VICE-PRESIDENTDr. Carol McMichael Reese

TREASURER Wayne Woods

SECRETARYJuan M. Barona

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Jon F. “Chip” Leyens, Jr.

AT LARGE Wayne F. AmedeeAdrea D. Heebe Linda Nelson Barnett • Gayle Benson • Daphne Berger • Mark Brown • Stephanie Bruno • Dr. R. Erich Caulfield • Carolyn Chandler • Beth Colón Shaun Saer Duncan • Michael Harold • Leo Patrick McCurnin III • Mary Ellen Miller • Caroline Robert • Elizabeth Roussel • Mimi Schlesinger Joanna Sternberg • Dr. Toya Barnes-Teamer • Catherine Tremaine • Hugh C. Uhalt • David Waggonner • Kathy Weidner

EMERITUSRebecca Currence • René J. L. Fransen • Julie Livaudais George • Beverly Lore • Lydia Sneed

EXECUTIVE DIRECTORTony Chauveaux

The mission of Longue Vue is to preserve and use the historical and artistic legacy of Longue Vue and its creators to educate and inspire people to pursue beauty and civic responsibility in their lives.

Longue Vue House and Gardens 7 Bamboo Road New Orleans, LA 70124504.488.5488

www.longuevue.com