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Martini MadnessFriday, September 16

Photos: Michael Maples

Martini Madness has becomeone of the most popular adultfundraising events of City Park.In the words of inthekNOwla.com,“We wish City Park had a MartiniMadness every month, everyweekend for that matter! It can’tget any better to drink, eat anddance to support a good cause…” The 8th Annual Martini Madnessevent takes place on Friday,September 16, 2011 from 7-10p.m. in the gracious surroundingsof the Pavilion of Two Sisters andthe Botanical Garden. Ticketswhich include all food and drinkand FREE parking are $50/generaladmission, $45/FOCP members.

Here are the details of this fes-tive fundraiser:The Drinks — Marvelous marti-nis are the stars of the show, ranging from the classic MoscowMule to contemporary concoctionssuch as chocolate and bubblegummartinis. Purists need not worry as brands such as Buffalo Trace®,Hendrick’s®, Stoli®, and Rain® willall be represented.

The Food — Enjoy exquisite eatsfrom local staples and food inno-vators such as Ralph’s on the Park,Three Muses, La Thai and more.Guests will also get to enjoy thesweeter side of life with Pinkberryand Creole Creamery.

The Entertainment — If you longfor the days of real rock and roll orswinging soul music, then thisyear’s musical entertainment wasmade for you. MOD Dance Partywill bring their seemingly endlesssupply of vinyls to the Pavilion toplay the classics that get your feetmoving and your soul smiling.Also come ready to vogue andstrike a pose as Big EasyPhotobooth will provide props andtakeaway photos to commemorateyour night.

The Benefit — Proceeds from theevening’s festivities will be goingto the continued development ofthe Popp Fountain area. Haven’tseen the fountain lately? Visit ourFacebook page for the latest pictures of the beautiful new ArborRoom opening in October, the newlandscaping also supported by ourfriends at the Young LeadershipCouncil and the newest renovationsto the fountain itself.

If you would like to volunteerduring this event, the committeecould use your assistance. ContactSuzette Herpich, 504-296-6698,suzieqkenner@aol.com, or KathiZimmerman, 504-453-8626,kathikz1@cox.net. To purchasetickets and get more information,visit www.friendsofcitypark.com or call 504-483-9376.

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Hello Dear Friends! I would like to recognize

some milestones! On August 13,1891 the City Park ImprovementAssociation (C.P.I.A.) was incor-porated and has been the stewardof New Orleans City Park for thepast 120 years. This August, CityPark Chief Executive OfficerBob Becker celebrated his 10thanniversary at the helm of CityPark and his stewardship hasindeed stood us in good stead thepast 10 years!

Friends’ Fest on Wednesday,July 27 was a tremendous success in spite of challengingweather. With more than 850attendees of all ages, chairpersonLedora Yerks, the membershipcommittee, volunteers and staffhave every reason to be proud!!Members mingled with City Parkmascot Parker, Clifford the BigRed Dog, courtesy of PBS affiliate WYES-TV, and theSaints’ Gumbo! A “Mad Hatter’sTea Party” presented by TheStoryland Theatrical Players,“Glory Clowns”, face paintingand amusement rides all added tothe festivities.

Martini Madness on Friday,September 16 is quicklyapproaching!! ChairpersonsGinger Logan, Courtney Suttonand their committee promise afun-filled event. Honorary chair-person of the 8th annual event isAndrea LeGrand, a formerFriends’ President and founder ofthe original Martini Madness!!Great restaurants and creativelibations will round out theevening. 2011 Martini Madness

President’sMessage

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monies are dedicated to thecompletion of the landscapeproject of the Arbor Room at Popp Fountain. Friends’fundraising activities contributed significantly to the Arbor Room at PoppsFountain. The new venue is generating tremendous interest.

Membership Matters!!Unique, free “For MembersOnly” events are planned inOctober. Please be sure tocheck out the article in thisissue!

Free entry to the FallGarden Show in the BotanicalGarden on Saturday, October15 and Sunday, October 16is another valuable Friends’membership benefit!

You asked for it!! Now forthe first time ever and by popular request, Ghosts in theOaks is spanning to 2 nightson Friday, October 21 andSaturday, October 22!! Planto attend and double your funand pleasure at the Friends’annual, family friendly, non-scary, Halloween event.Children of all ages are welcome. Come dressed inyour favorite costume andenjoy rides, candy, crafts andmore. Sure to entertain all.

The holidays are coming!Friends’ is now offering a limited edition package of the

Dessa Rutter Giffin, PresidentFriends of City Park

Happy 120th Birthday!

Follow us —

Executive Director Beau Bassich and Chief Executive Officer Bob Becker displaya beautiful cake commemorating City Park Improvement Association’s 120th birthday.

three previous year’s Christmas ornament for $20. The 2011 ornamentfeatures the Three Little Pigs exhibit inStoryland and is available for $10. Topreorder the 2011 ornament go towww.friendsofcitypark.com/shop/htm.

For further information, call theFriends’ office at 504-483-9376.

Finally, please mark your calendarsfor the 30th Lark in the Park onFriday, March 2, 2012. We are planning quite a party. Stay tuned as the details unfold!

This will be a busy Fall for theFriends.

Enjoy your park! Such a jewel!Sincerely,

Dessa Rutter GiffinPresidentFriends of City Park

Preorder your 2011 Friends of City Park ornament online!

In 1952, City Parkdirector Ellis Labordeand park board memberAllen Generes attendedthe National Park andRecreation Conventionin Montreal. While in Canada, the pair saw and admired the floral clock innearby Westmount Park. Upon returning to the Crescent City, Generesdecided to donate a similar clock to the park. The Mayor of Montreal graciously provided the plans and the park staff built the clock at a cost of $2,000. Located on Lelong Avenue – near the park entrance leading towhat’s now the New Orleans Museum of Art – the clock was a popularCity Park attraction. The oversized hands proved irresistible for climbingchildren. This fact, along with time and acts of vandalism, took a toll onthe clock’s mechanical parts. The broken clock was dismantled in 1982.

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Remember the clock? 1953-1982

Garden Seeking Gregarious Guides

Plants Can Be Educational

Learn the Basics in Beekeeping

The New Orleans Botanical Gardenis looking for a few good scarecrows.Families, businesses, civic organiza-tions, schools and individuals areencouraged to create one-of-a-kindscarecrows which will be showcased at the Fall Garden Festival. The scare-crows will be on display in the Gardenfrom October 15-21. For informationon how to participate, call Mary Ellenat 504-738-3980, the Botanical Gardenat 504-483-9386 or check the websitewww.neworleanscitypark.com.

Plant sales and scarecrow trails, crafty hands and lively bands.You can enjoy this and much more at the New Orleans Botanical

Garden’s Fall Festival October 15 and 16. Featuring arts andcrafts, education programs, children’s activities, food and drinkand lots of live music, this event offers something for everyone.

FOCP members get free admission.Non-member adults pay $8, children ages 5-12 pay $3,

and children under 5 are free. Join us for a fantastic Fall celebration.

Whether it’s for quiet meditation, a family picnic, artistic inspiration orsome other reason, everyone seems to have a favorite go-to spot in the park.We want to know what your favorite place is. Email a brief note describingwhere you like to go and why to lbayle@netzero.net or regular mail to LisetteBayle, 317 Henry Landry, Metairie, LA 70003. Include a photo if you haveone. We’ll run as many entries as we can in subsequent newsletters.

What’s Your Favorite Place in the Park?

Botanical Garden Presents Fall Fun

Start Stuffing Your Scarecrows

October 15 - 21, 2011

Educational tours through the Botanical Garden are very popular, andmore and more schools want their classes to visit. As the interest hasincreased, so has the need for volunteers. If you love working with kids ingrades K-4, the garden staff would love to train you to lead them through thegarden. School tours take place from September through mid November,Tuesday through Friday at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. The program repeats in thespring, March through May. To find out more about how you can getinvolved, contact Susan Capley 504-483-9473 or scapley@nocp.org.

Plants can be an educational tool for any grade level or discipline. The New Orleans Botanical Garden is offering a workshop for teachers toshow them how to teach about plants in engaging, relevant ways and increasetheir ability to teach outside the classroom. The hands-on workshop takesplace on Saturday, October 8, from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. The $50 cost includes aguided tour of the Garden, a GLE-correlated, multi-disciplinary activity binder and input from experts. For more information, check the website www.garden.neworleanscitypark.com. To register for this workshop, e-mail nobgeducation@nocp.com or call 504-483-9473. Sign up today to learn how interesting plants can be!

Are you interested in making your own honey, candle wax, or just pro-viding honeybees to pollinate your fruits and flowers? The BotanicalGarden kicks off its Fall education series with "The Basics in Beekeeping"presented by Russell Harris from the LSU AgCenter. While exploring thefascinating subject of honeybees, Harris will explain what is needed to startyour own hive. The workshop takes place on Saturday, September 24 at 10a.m. at the Garden Study Center in the Botanical Garden. The cost is $10.To find out more about this educational opportunity and others offered inthe series visit the website www.garden.neworleanscitypark.org.

Bob Becker, CEO

As we head into fall, thePark is winding up manysummer activities. Tennis campis completed. Zulu held itsannual picnic event. We hostedthe AAU Junior Olympics whichbrought over 12,000 athletes tothe Park for a week. The Parkserved as the track and field andfield hockey venue while otherevents were held throughout thecity. Friends had a highly suc-cessful event at the amusementpark and Storyland, and theGarden continued its popularThursday night concert series.

Fall promises to be equally asbusy with many road races andevents such as Ghosts in the Oaksand perhaps a few more movieshoots.

The Park ended its fiscal yearon June 30th and from a financialpoint of view the Park had a goodyear, thanks to tight budget con-trols and unusually dry weather at critical times. This helpedmake up for the bad weather weexperienced in FY 09-10 whichnegatively impacted the Parkfinancially. As I have reportedbefore, the State removed us fromthe General Fund budget twoyears ago, leaving us fundamen-tally with only the funds generated from the tax on slotmachines at the Fairgrounds.Thus for the new fiscal year, FY 11-12, we must raise 84% ofour operating revenue from theactivities in the Park. This is avery difficult funding formula and we hope that as the State’sfinancial picture improves we will be returned to the State’s regular operating budget. Let ushope for good weather!

August also marked the 120thanniversary of the incorporationof the City Park Improvement

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A portrait of Margaret “Peggy”R. Read, founder of the Friendsof City Park, was recentlyunveiled. In 1979, Peggy Readorganized Friends of City Park,the volunteer support group ofthe park. She served as Friends’president from 1979 – 1981. Mrs.Read provided the guiding forcethat helped bring about the resur-gence of City Park during the1980s. Mrs. Read’s leadershipalso extended to the City ParkBoard of Commissioners whereshe served as president from1989-1990. Mrs. Read holds thedistinction of being the onlyFriends of City Park president to also serve as president of the CityPark Improvement Association.Mrs. Read’s portrait will hang inthe Friends’ office in the CityPark Administration Building.

Founder of Friends of CityPark Recognized

Association and its long history as the stewards of City Park.Through the years, hundreds ofcitizens have served the Parkwithout any remuneration andlittle recognition through goodtimes and bad. We should allthank them for their unselfishservice to this Park and thecommunity.

As we all know we are inthe heart of hurricane season.Just as the Park prepares forany eventuality, I hope you and your family have madeappropriate plans. Like all of you we hope for an uneventful season.

Finally, watch out for thechildren as school reconvenes!

Robert W. Becker Ph.D.Chief Executive OfficerCity Park

At the presentation of the portrait of the Friends’ Founder: left to right: Bob Becker, CEO of City Park; Gen Trimble, past president of the BotanicalGarden Foundation; Marky Read Pontius, daughter of the founder; and PaulSoniat, Director of the City Park Botanical Garden.

Friends of City Park wouldlike to thank all of our memberswho were able to join us for our2nd Annual Friends’ Fest, held onJuly 27th, 2011. The event, heldin the Carousel GardensAmusement Park and Storyland,brought out more than 800Friends members of all ages whowere treated to complimentarywater and popcorn, rides through-out the Amusement Park and aspecial ‘Mad Hatter’s Tea Party’performance in Storyland. Partygoers also enjoyed snowballsfrom NOLA Snow, entertainmentand balloon creations from GloryClowns and special appearancesfrom Gumbo of the New OrleansSaints, Clifford the Big Red Dogand Parker, City Park’s officialmascot.

Friends of City Park wouldlike to extend our appreciation toBob Becker, City Park

Executive Director and LisaLaraway, Director of RecreationalServices, the New Orleans Saints,WYES, Pepsi, Curtis Mezzic, CityPark’s official mascot Parker, theStoryland Theatrical Players,Charmed Boutique & Parties andPorta-Puppet Players. We wouldalso like to thank board membersMary Johnson, Dessa Giffin, KathiZimmerman and Peggy McCranie,membership committee membersAndrea LeGrand, Amy Bauer,Cheryl Cabes, and volunteersLynne Ross, Julie LaCour, TaniaHahn, Michael Maples andCaroline Hudlow. We are alsograteful to the W Girls who volunteered with us throughout the evening to help bring our facepainting to life.

A special thanks goes toFriends’ Fest Chairman LedoraYerks. Ledora has been volunteer-

ing with Friends of CityPark for almost two years as a member of theMembership Committee.She has been a dedicatedevent volunteer and, as this year’s Friends’ Festchair, helped bring an extra aspect of magicand whimsy to ourannual member appreciation event.

Friends’ Fest Was Fabulous!

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When is the Member Month?The month kicks off October 1, with events for the following three

weeks. See below for the full calendar of events.

How do I register?It’s easy! Just go to our website www.friendsofcitypark.com; Select the

event you would like to attend, how many Friends of City Park Memberswill be attending, enter in your information, then click ‘Register Now!’ You can sign up for as many classes or tours as you like. The number ofparticipants that can register under one membership are outlined undereach membership category (example: Family membership can register 2 adults and up to 6 children= total of 8 participants, Individual Plus= 2 participants, etc.). You can also call 504-483-9376.

What if I am not a member but would like to participate?All events are open to new members! Sign up for a membership prior

to the event either by phone or online and register for the events you areinterested in the same day! If you have questions on how to register or theevents, please call 504-483-9376 or email friends@friendsofcitypark.com.

Member Month EventsCouturie Forest & Arboretum Tour - October 1, 10 a.m.

Enjoy this first-ever in depth tour ofCouturie Forest and Arboretum led by ChiefDevelopment Officer John Hopper. Learn everyaspect of the forest’s development, from how itbecame the highest point in New Orleans towhat species of trees are being planted and why. The tour will begin at 10 a.m. at the entrance to the forest on Harrison Avenue.Tour size is limited to 30 people.

Fitness Series: Yoga, Part 1 - October 4, 6 p.m.

Bring a yoga mat and water to enjoy the first-ever yoga class in the Botanical Garden.Recharge and rejuvenate in the peaceful gardensetting with master instructors from the LIFEYoga + Boutique. The class is for yoga enthusiasts of all levels, and class size is limited to 40 people.

Fitness Series: Yoga, Part 2 -October 6, 6 p.m.

Enjoy a yoga class beside the soothing Popp Fountain in City Park with instructors from LIFE Yoga + Boutique.Bring a yoga mat and water to enjoy this class for all skill levels. Class size

is limited to 40 people.

Conductor for a Day: an inside look at the Train and Historic Carousel -October 8, 9:30 a.m.

For the first time in Friends of City Park history, enjoy a behind the scenes look at two ofthe most famous attractions in the AmusementPark: the train and the carousel. Participants willenjoy an in depth look at the history of each ridepresented by City Park Director of RecreationalServices Lisa Laraway, and children will get toexperience the operation and VIP turns on eachride! The tour will come to a close at 11 a.m.

when the Amusement Park opens to the public — just in time for little onesto continue their day in the park.Tour size will be limited to 20people.

Mature Live Oak Tour -October 8, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Did you know that City Parkhas the largest collection ofmature live oaks in the world?Have you walked through thetrees and wondered how oldthey were or what their nameswere? If so, this is the tour foryou. Join Botanical Garden Education Director Susan Capley for the first-everin depth tour of the oldest of the park’s live oak trees while also getting anextensive history of City Park. The tour will begin at the Dueling Oak(located in front of the Sculpture Garden) and cross over the BayouMetairie lagoon, down City Park Avenue and end in the New OrleansBotanical Garden.

Fitness Series: Boot Camp, Part 1 - October 11, 6 p.m.Get physical in the first-ever boot camp class to be held in the New

Orleans Botanical Garden. Members will enjoy an extensive workout forall skill levels by local instructor Nolan Ferraro of Salire Fitness Group.Get in shape while taking in the beautiful scenery of City Park. Class sizeis limited to 40 people. Please bring towel, water and weights if you havethem to challenge yourself even further. For more information contact theinstructor at bootcampneworleans.com, email: info@salirefitness.com,phone: 504-821-4896

Fitness Series: Zumba, Part 1 - October 13, 6 p.m.Love to dance and get in shape? Then Zumba is the class for you!

This all-levels fitness class will be taught by Zumba-certified instructorMiriam Rosa of Inner City Dance, LLC. Experience the first ever Zumbaclass held in Storyland- a whimsical area where you can’t help but shake

your shoulders. Class size will be limitedto 50 people. Please bring water to keepyou hydrated.

Fins for Friends - October 15, 9-10:30 a.m.

Is your minnow ready to learn the insand outs of fishing in City Park? JoinFriends at the Marconi Drive Fishing Pieras we take an in-depth look at the fish ofCity Park’s lagoons, what species reside inour Louisiana waters, and the way to casteto get the best catch. You will even get tolearn the significance of fish ear bones andexactly what species you happen to hook.Led by Cheryl Fisher and Danica

Williams of the LA Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, this is a greatactivity for any budding fisherman or wildlife enthusiast to become a resi-dent expert on the creatures of City Park waters. Please bring bait/fishinggear — if you do not have fishing gear, it will be provided. Please also bring a folding/lawn chair. Class size will be limitedto 30 people.

Fitness Series: Boot Camp, Part 2 - October 18, 6 p.m.See Fitness Series: Boot Camp, Part 1.

Fitness Series: Zumba, Part 2 - October 20, 6 p.m.

October is Member MonthFriends of City Park is kicking off its first ever Member Month in October 2011 with a series of events open exclusively to Friends of

City Park members of all ages. Whether you are a fitness buff who has always wanted to experience a boot camp class in the BotanicalGarden or a City Park tree enthusiast who would love to learn more about the largest collection of mature lives oaks in the world, thisMember Month is sure to offer something for everyone. And, every event is completely free and open exclusively to members!

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Save the Date! Lark in the Park 2012

Tulane’s Grow DatUrban Farm is really starting to take shape.Architecture students havebeen involved in all phases of construction. They placed rebarcaissons and poured concrete. We can’t wait for the first crop of vegetables.

When the farm is upand running it’s going to be a home run for Tulane and City Park and aGrand Slam for the residents of our community!

The New Orleans BotanicalGarden Foundation invites you toexperience “Magic in theMoonlight” on Friday, October 14at 6:30 p.m. Under the beautifullylit oaks on the Botanical Gardengrounds, Chef Justin Devillier ofLa Petite Grocery and Chef AaronBurgau of Patois will prepare ascrumptious dinner as Julio andCesar play romantic Latin music.Last year’s sell-out event was lauded as one of the most beautiful

dinners ever. So you’ll want to make sure you are a part of thisyear’s magic. Sponsorship levelsbegin at $250 with proceeds dedicated to creating a new entrance to the Botanical Garden and Storyland located directly north of the Great Lawn in the old Little Casino Building. For additional information, call 504-483-9386 or visit the website at www.garden.neworleanscitypark.com.

Experience Magic in the Moonlight Photo ©2010, George H. Long

Tulane’s Grow Dat Urban Farm

Mark your calendar for Lark in the Park 2012 which takes place on March 2,2012. This marks the 30th anniversary of this festive fundraiser. Proceeds willgo towards creating the new entrance to Storyland and the Botanical Gardenas seen in this rendering

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Ghosts in the Oaks is Friends of City Park’s family-friendlyHalloween activity. This non-scary event offers fun for the wholefamily including unlimited rides in Carousel Gardens, trick-or-treat-ing in Storyland, arts and crafts, face-painting, music and much,much more!

Due to popular demand, Ghosts in the Oaks is pleased to offer aSECOND night of non-scary Halloween fun! Ghosts on the Oakswill be held on Friday, October 21, 2011 and Saturday, October22, 2011. Early admission begins at 6 p.m., gates open at 7 p.m..

Early admission is offered for $20/person. Come early (6 p.m.)and ride the rides with no waiting! General admission begins at 7 p.m. Cost of general admission is $15/person, $12/person forFOCP members. Children 3 and under admitted free of charge.Tickets will be sold for either Friday, October 21 or Saturday,October 22 and will be honored for only for the night purchased.

The Ghosts chairmen Jeanne Coco, Jeanie Favret and LanaLovick are hard at work making sure this phantasmic event will befantastic! Remember that proceeds from Ghosts in the Oaks go tosupport capital improvements in Carousel Gardens Amusement Parkand Storyland

In the event of inclement weather, information will be posted at3 p.m. the day of the event on the Friends of City Park website atwww.friendsofcitypark.com, on Facebook at Friend of City Park andTwitter at @CityParkFriends.

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Mark Your CalendarSeptember 16, 2011Martini MadnessOctober 15-16, 2011

Fall Garden FestivalOctober 21-22, 2011

Ghosts in the OaksMarch 2, 2012

Lark in the Park

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