Sippin' in Seersucker

Summer is approaching, and that means it’s time for “Sippin’ in Seersucker,” an evening of Southern art, cocktails, live music, delicious cuisine, fashion and shopping. A benefit for the Ogden Museum of Southern Art, Sippin' is in its eleventh year of collaboration between the Museum and the Shops at Canal Place. Attendees are encouraged to don seersucker and celebrate the start of the summer social season in style. An evening of light bites, Southern cocktails, shopping specials, entertainment from some of the city’s best performers, and deluxe raffles, will culminate in a seersucker sartorial contest judged by L. Kasimu Harris and Veronica Cho! Our MC for the evening will be WDSU newscaster Charles D. Divins. “Sippin’ in Seersucker” 2015 co-chairs are Jolie Bensen Hamilton and Sarah Elizabeth Dewey of local clothing company Jolie & Elizabeth and Allison and Ben Tiller. EVENT DETAILS: When: Friday, May 8, 2015, 6 pm. to 9 p.m. Where: The Shops at Canal Place, 333 Canal St., New Orleans LA 70130 Dress: Southern cocktail; Seersucker, preferred! Entertainment: Live music from the New Orleans Swamp Donkeys Contest: Best seersucker ensembles—the winners get a special prize! Raffle: Gift packages including Patron tickets to the Magnolia Ball, Southern Crafts, Entertainment, and Shopping at Canal Place Food: Refreshments will be provided by some of the city’s best restaurants, including Acme Oyster House, Redemption, Tivoli & Lee, Highly Seasoned Catering, Chappy's, Ma Momma's House of Cornbread, Chicken & Waffles, BakerMaid, Southern Candymakers and more! Libations: Open bar included with ticket Shop: The Shops at Canal Place will have special sales promotions Parking: Free Tickets: Advance tickets: $30 members and $50 non-members. Tickets at the door: $40 members and $60 non-members. Information and to order tickets: www.ogdenmuseum.org/events/sippin (504) 539-9650