Last Sunday, there was a very nice turnout when New Toulouse residents, visitors, and friends gathered as Miss ChuChu Laverne unveiled her most recent art piece, “Grape Reflections,” a work in pastels. The event was hosted by Mr. Blake Palmer at Palmer’s Place in New Toulouse. Miss Laverne’s intended, Mr. Zechariah Balthazar, was also on hand to show his pride and support.
After the poignant story of how the work was inspired by Miss Laverne’s mother and dedicated to her, it was unveiled, to the delight and appreciation of the well-dressed attendees. Comments, murmurings, and questions were offered, and Miss Laverne moved through the crowd to address them.
Then the festivities began as people toasted Miss Laverne with champagne, then helped themselves to a lovely banquet table filled with goodies for the palate, and Mr. Palmer mixed some of his best libations. There was also dancing to ragtime piano and other modern music.
The exquisite “Grape Reflections” is on permanent display at Enchanté, #7 Shotgun Row, where Miss Laverne invites the public to come by.
Imon Nightfire is a New Toulouse resident, art lover, proprietor of the Thirteen Royale Social Club, and fledgling tattler.