TWFest Gala

Join us for an unforgettable night of libations, cuisine, entertainment, and a silent auction!

Temple House

3151 Dauphine Street, New Orleans

Thursday, November 21, 2024

Silent Auction Is Open NOW. Click HERE.

The TWFest Gala will take place in the beaux-arts style home of Tony Award winner John Cameron Mitchell. The home, known as The Temple, is a painstakingly restored side hall Italianate in the Bywater neighborhood with a storied past. See the stunning photos HERE.

The evening begins at 6 pm with an exclusive, limited seating VIP experience including a garden chef's table, celebrity bartender cocktail pairings, music by Delta Revues, and a tour of the home and its rich collection of Hollywood, Broadway, and Rock'n'roll memorabilia.

At 7 pm, doors open for General Admission ticket holders to enjoy the open bar, hors d'oeuvres, and music by Layla Musselwhite in the garden and ornate ballroom. The evening continues with a silent auction, our inaugural awards presentation for excellence in literary arts, performing arts, and arts advocacy, and a decadent night of reveling in the stunning home and garden with a special appearance by Harry Mayronne. Our hostess for the evening is the inimitable Poppy Tooker.

Sponsorships for this event are $5,000 ($2,500 for nonprofits) and come with four VIP tickets, signage at the event, and name/logo promoted on our website, newsletter, and social media posts.

Attire is Dressy Casual (see Emily Post's description here).

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Don't miss this magical night!

 

 

 

Poppy Tooker, Hostess
Poppy Tooker, Hostess
Layla Musselwhite,
Musical Entertainment
Layla Musselwhite, Musical Entertainment
Delta Revues, 
Musical Entertainment
Delta Revues, Musical Entertainment
Harry Mayronne,
Musical Entertainment
Harry Mayronne, Musical Entertainment

 

 

Bryan Batt, Distinguished Excellence in Performing Arts
Bryan Batt, Distinguished Excellence in Performing Arts
Maurice Carlos Ruffin, Distinguished Excellence in Literary Arts
Maurice Carlos Ruffin, Distinguished Excellence in Literary Arts
Priscilla Lawrence, Distinguished Excellence in Arts Advocacy
Priscilla Lawrence, Distinguished Excellence in Arts Advocacy
John H. Lawrence, Distinguished Excellence in Arts Advocacy
John H. Lawrence, Distinguished Excellence in Arts Advocacy

Read all about our honorees HERE.