New York, NY (Top40 Charts/ Patty Lee and Armand St. Martin Official Website) New Orleans: Saturday evening, June 25, 2011 marks the 12th Annual Summer Wine Festival, "Everything French American" hosted by the Louisiana Chapter of the French American Chamber of Commerce at the Shops at Canal Place, Level 3, 333 Canal Street in downtown New Orleans from 6 pm - 9 pm.
New Orleans' own celeb-pianoman and songwriting entertainer, Armand St. Martin, a native New Orleans Frenchman, will kick off the gala with his Solo Show from 6 pm - 7 pm, showcasing his sizzlin' flavorful Louisiana original songs and classic New Orleans covers.
Armand St. Martin's New Orleans-styled piano performances remain a popular music staple, with 200 local appearances yearly in venues from uptown to downtown. With 3 Cds released on his custom boutique label, Patty Lee Records, Armand St. Martin and his Bayou Bohemians have "Alligator Ball", "Sizzlin'", and "Katrina Anthem" available on CdBaby.com, Amazon.com, Peaches Records, Barnes and Noble, Louisiana Music Factory, and PattyLeeRecords.com.
This year's Summer Wine Festival will not only feature Armand St. Martin in the early evening, but will also feature clarinetist Tim McLaughlin's fine entertainment as well. An Auction is scheduled, along with a Jeanne d'Arc Medieval Parade throughout the 3rd Floor of the evening's excitement. Rumor has it that even "Napoleon" might show up. Last year "Marie Antoinette" was eyed enjoying guests at the 11th Annual special event where pianoman St. Martin also entertained. Over twenty French wines including sparkling wine, and tasty servings that are fresh from local restaurants, will be-deck the entire Level 3 at the Shops at Canal Place for guest pleasures while music wafts through the air this coming Saturday night in the Crescent City.
A wide variety of contributors include: an Absinthe Bar by the Absinthe Museum; Barton & Geistier "Loire Valley" Vouvray, Red Bicyclette "Vin du Pays" Pinot, and Bouchard "Bourgogne" Chadonnay" by Glazer's; Chateau de Campuget Rose, Costieres de Nimes and Joseph Drouhin Laforet Pinot Noir Bourgogne Rouge by Republic Beverage; Baron des Chartrons Bordeaux '09 (Medoc Region) by Bronco Wine Company; St. Germain Sparkle by St. Germain Liqueur; Royal Ruby Punch featuring Lillette by William Grant; Saint Hilaire Brut Sparkling by Dorignac's; Chateau Gonin "Bourdeaux Red" and Chateau des Tuquets "Bourdeaux" White by International Wines; French Shaken Daiquiri Bar by Bacardi Rum; Chateau Bonnet "Bordeaux" Red and Chateau Bonnet "entre-Deaux-Mers" White by W.J. Deutches, and Perrier, to list a few.
Local restaurant offerings to the palate include: "Seafood Maison on Toasted Brioche" by Oceana; "Coq au Vin" by Chateau du Lac; "Les Pates de Pouletde Herbed" (Herbal Chicken Pasta) by Custom Catering; "Lobster Bisque" by the JW Marriott; "Cold Shrimp Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette" by Broussard's; "Salmon Platter" by Benedict's; Cheese from St. James Cheese Company by Moise's Wines; "Burgundy Beef" by Galvez; "Fresh Louisiana Seafood" by Louisiana Seafood and Marketing; "Red Fish Pate" by Mike's on the Avenue; "Creole Cuisine" by Montrell's; "Absinthe Mussels" by Cafe B; "Chilled Shrimp and Cucumber Soup" by Cafe Degas; "Pulled Pork on Grilled Raisin Bread with Candied Jalapenos" by Fat Hen Grill; and, "Cold Shrimp Salad with House-Made Remoulade Sauce and Diced Mirliton" by LaCote Brasserie, among others. Specialty desserts by Maurice's Bakery, assorted breads by La Louisiane Bakery, and whole bean French Roast coffee by Community Coffee will also be served. Pralines will be made on the premises at the event by Creole Delicacies, as will "French Waffles with Fruit" by Degas House.
12th Annual Summer Wine Festival
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Shops at Canal Place, 333 Canal Street
Event Coordinator: Frank Stansbury
6 pm - 7 pm - Celeb-Pianoman Armand St. Martin
7 pm - 9 pm - Known Clarinetist Tim McLaughlin, Auction, Jeanne d/Arc Medieval Parade
Dressy casual or French attire
*Complimentary Parking in Garage at Canal Place during event
$65/per person
To book Armand St. Martin entertainment - Contact:
Patty Lee, 504 866 4480 in New Orleans
https://www.myspace.com/armandstmartin
https://neworleanslocal.com/?p=3191
https://www.pattyleerecords.com/reviews.htm
