Girl Scouts to hold Cookies & Cocktails event Feb. 21

NEW ORLEANS — As a festive addition to the Girl Scout cookie season, Girl Scouts Louisiana East has teamed with a dozen or so local chefs for “Cookies & Cocktails,” set for Feb. 21 at Harrah’s New Orleans. The theme for this year’s gala is “A Night in Emerald City” with a patron party at 6:30 p.m. and the gala at 7:30 p.m.
“We’ve asked our chefs to put their own spin on a Girl Scout cookie favorite,” said Stephanie Osborne, event co-chair. “They’ll be creating their own one-of-a-kind appetizer, dessert or cocktail for guests to enjoy.”
As guests sample the chefs’ creations, they will also enjoy cocktails, live music from Groovy 7, and a silent auction. Celebrity judges will crown the Judge’s Choice champion while guests will vote on the People’s Choice.
Emcee is Kenny Lopez, reporter at WGNO’s News with a Twist, and celebrity judges include Q-93’s D.J. Slab, Voice of the Saints Jim Henderson, Deepak Saini of WGNO’s News with a Twist, Tamica Lee of WWL-TV, and the 610 Stompers.
Patron partygoers will be treated to music by Robin Barnes, hors d’oeuvres by sponsor Winn-Dixie, and a signature cocktail from the Carousel Bar & Lounge.
“Set in the enchanting Emerald City of Oz, Cookies & Cocktails is sure to be a magical evening,” said Osborne. “We’re lining up some wonderful auction items, and the music and menu sound divine.”
Chefs include Chef Alan Ehrich, Audubon Tea Room; Kristen Preau, Cook Me Somthin Mister; Café Reconcile; Austin Faucheaux, New Orleans School of Cooking; Erin Swanson; Restaurant Revolution; Shelly Marie Redmond, Skinny Louisiana; Marvin Allen and his Pelican Publishing Pixies, The Carousel Bar & Lounge; Charles, Richard Fiske’s Martin Bar; Danielle Gray, Victory; Krystal Archer, Bayou Beer Garden; Donald Julien, Warehouse Grille; and Celebrity Chef, artist Terrance Osborne.
Tickets are available online at www.gsle.org or at the council offices at 841 S. Clearview Parkway in Jefferson. Patron party/gala tickets are $75 each while gala tickets are $60 each or $100/couple, and event sponsors are still needed. All proceeds will go to fund ongoing programs for Girl Scouts throughout southeast Louisiana, including St. Mary Parish.
For more information contact the Fund Development office at 504-355-5885.