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Garden District Glow

Sold-out! Special words for a special neighborhood night. They applied to the recent Garden District Association Fall Affair, which unfolded in several iterations at Commander’s Palace. The Benefactor’s Cocktail Party ran from 6-7 p.m., followed by the supporters, who socialized for a half hour, and the culminating seated dinner. The sold-out crowd was seated in the Main Dining Room, the Garden Room, and the newly renovated Parlor. The initial togetherness was outside in the patio, where attendees sipped the welcome cocktail, Autumn Harvest, and turned an ear to the lively music of Joe Simon Jazz. “Smile” was an early number and a tone-setter.

Headliners were Fall Affair co-chairs Michele Reynoir , and Ann and Jim Geary, who rated thanks galore, al

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