Fall Aioli Dinners in Lake Charles, Broussard, and Kenner

Mark your calendars! The Aioli Dinner Supper Club has delicious plans for the fall. Join us at one of our upcoming dining experience in Lake Charles, Broussard, or Kenner, Louisiana, and support the arts in education programs of the George Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts.

At each four-course, wine-paired dinner we recreate George Rodrigue's iconic "Aioli Dinner" painting and honor the culinary legacy of the Creole Gourmet Societies from a century ago.

Kenner, LA
Hosted by Henry & Pat Shane
September 21, 2016

Special Guest:
The Honorable Jennifer Van Vrancken
Jefferson Parish Councilwoman, District 5

    

Cuisine by Chef Andrea Apuzzo of Andrea's Restaurant.
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Lake Charles, LA
Hosted by Dr. John & Shannon Condos
October 19, 2016

      

Cuisine by Chef Andrew Green of 1910 Restaurant and Wine Bar.
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Broussard, LA
Hosted by Dr. Bradley & Mary Chastant
October 26, 2016

Special Guest:
The Honorable Billy Nungesser,
Lt. Governor, State of Louisiana

      

Cuisine by Chef Ryan Trahan of Dark Roux.
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New Aioli Dinner Announced

In addition to the upcoming Kenner event, the Aioli Dinner Supper Club is pleased to announce another dining experience this Fall in Broussard, LA!

Join us at the beautiful home of Dr. Bradley and Mary Chastant for a wine-paired, four-course meal inspired by George Rodrigue's iconic "Aioli Dinner" painting. This unique culinary experience supports the arts in education initiatives of the George Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts.

October 26, 2016

Broussard, LA

Hosted by Dr. Bradley & Mary Chastant

Special Guest:

The Honorable Billy Nungesser, 

Lt. Governor, State of Louisiana

Cuisine by Chef Ryan Trahan of Dark Roux

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September 21, 2016

Kenner, LA

Hosted by Henry & Pat Shane

Special Guest:

Jennifer Van Vranken 

Jefferson Parish Councilwoman, District 5

Cuisine by Chef Andrea Apuzzo of Andrea's Restaurant. 

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What a Night! Photos from White Linen "Bayou" Opening

Guests mingle and admire The Bayou Collection during 

Whitney White Linen Night

Thank you to everyone who made our Whitney White Linen Night event such a memorable evening! Hundreds of visitors in white linen clothing made their way to the George Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts to see The Bayou Collection and celebrate the 40 paintings by George Rodrigue that will remain on view through the end of the year.

Author Chris Segura (left) and Executive Director Jacques Rodrigue (right) with Bayou

The 40 Rodrigue paintings are based on Cajun ghost stories authored by Chris Segura in the 1984 publication Bayou (Inkwell Press). Segura joined the festivities and signed copies of the book throughout the night.

White Linen visitors of all ages got creative at an activity station, where they explored complementary colors and made their own Rodrigue fans to beat the summer heat.

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The Bayou Collection.

Come See BAYOU: Nola.com's #1 Show Not to Miss for White Linen Night

This never before seen collection of 40 surreal paintings by George Rodrigue has been held in a private collection for over 30 years. Don't miss the chance to see this unique collection as it goes on view for the first time!

"George Rodrigue's Cajun Ghost Story Paintings: The #1 Show Not to Miss at Whitney White Linen Night"

- The Times-Picayune

White Linen Night Rodrigue Exhibit

- WWLTV

Lafayette and Lake Charles Teachers Train in Arts Integration

Teachers at Lake Charles Charter Academy participated in dancing, drawing, theater, and printmaking workshops to learn how to infuse the arts into all subjects.

Louisiana A+ Schools (LAA+) held two concurrent Summer Institutes last week in Lafayette and Lake Charles, providing professional development in arts integration to over 170 teachers.

For Lake Charles Charter Academy's faculty, this was their first LAA+ Summer Institute. During a full week of professional development, they were introduced to the A+ Essentials and attended sessions that gave them the skills and resources to use the arts in the classroom.

See KPLCTV's coverage of the 2016 Lake Charles Summer Institute.

Teachers from J. Wallace James Elementary and Ridge Elementary increase their knowledge of arts integration methods at the Lafayette LAA+ Summer Institute.

Over 100 teachers from J. Wallace James Elementary and Ridge Elementary participated in a three-day Summer Institute in Lafayette. Both schools joined the LAA+ network in 2015 and are successfully using the arts in every subject in every classroom.

LAA+ Director Bethany France notes, "These schools have demonstrated their commitment to innovative learning and the importance of implementing the arts into every aspect of the classroom." She continues, "We've studied the benefits, and we're excited to finally see them come to life through these schools."

Read The Daily Advertiser's article and watch KATC's coverage of the Lafayette Summer Institute.