I am so proud to chair the 2012 Palm Sunday Weekend events and in particularily, the 37th Annual Palm Sunday Tour of Homes. that will celebrate the centennial of my neighborhood, the Margaret Place Historical District!
Read more on pages 34 and35. Major salute to Thrive Magazine for their coverage.
Note, a 3rd brunch has been added! Brunch ticket holders are allowed access to the nine (9) homes on the tour at 11:00.
121 Artisan's Bistro, located conveniently across from one of the 4 ticket sales areas, will now host THREE seatings: 9:30, 10:30, and 11:30! Learn more and check out the scrumptious menu.
This year's Palm Sunday Events will be dedicated to the memory of long-time Margaret Place Historical District (MPHD) resident, preservationist and my friend, Ben Mount.
You can learn more about this announcement and the weekend activities on the Calcasieu Historical Preservation Society's (CHPS) website. Briefly, the tour has been expanded to include the following to help celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Margaret Place.
- Margaret Place Fan Tour on Saturday afternoon/evening, March 31st
- 100th Anniversary Brunch at 121 Artisan's Bistro on Sunday, April 1st Two seatings.
- Free Exhibit at ICCS that will include Margaret Place Artwork by Sue Zimmerman
-Palm Sunday Tour of nine private homes in Margaret Place
- Blocked streets to better enjoy the vintage cars that will be on display
- Optional, complimentary civic center parking with transporation and historical insights provided by a docent on the Lake Charles Trolley
- Carriage rides by reservation with J&R Carriage
- Full color program
This effort is under the direction of a significant joint committee comprised of hard working representatives from CHPS, MPHD, the SWLA Convention and Visitor's Bureau, the Arts and Humanites Council, and the City of Lake Charles.
Tickets to the Fan Tour and Brunch (two seatings) are limited
You can purchase tickets on-line now.
Tickets can also be purchased by check by printing out a multi- purpose form that also provides for those wishing to volunteer, advertise and/or serve as a sponsor.
My bias to restaurants in the Margaret Place and Downtown area is not a secret. However, I do venture out, especially when one of my favorite clients come to town. Such was the case today for lunch.
We were greeted at an open door by none other than Nick Hunter, the ever competent owner of The Harlequin. Nick has an absolute knack for making customers feel welcome. Combine this friendly and welcoming atmosphere with a menu that delivers tremendous quality and you'll quickly discover why The Harlequin is one of the most popular restaurants in Southwest Louisiana.
I'm also aware that The Harlequin has agreed to purchase vegetables from the new Garden of Hope, an effort by the Potter's House. Of course, this is only one of many community projects endorsed by The Harlequin.
Great food, great service, and a civic minded owner! Doesn't get much better than Nick Hunter and The Harlequin Restaurant.
Monday is not a regular night for me to visit my favorite dining establishment, DeAngelos. After meeting the new bartender, Jacob Trevino, that may change.
First of all, let me say that I adore each and every one of the current bartenders who cater so well to the regulars as well as those new to one of the finest restaurants in Lake Charles.
So, why blog about Jacob? Like his counterparts, he is friendly and at ease with the customers. The difference is... Jacob is entertaining. He's one of those who can juggle (literally) the bottles and conduct other theatrics to delight his clientele without skipping a service-beat.
Tonight, Jacob enthusiastically suggested I consider one of his "100 drinks you must drink before you die" offerings. I can't remember the name of the concoction, but I do remember it has 19 different ingredients! To his credit, once Jacob understood that I was going easy on the booze in my weight-loss effort, he quickly moved on to my next choice and helped me with my decision as to which red wine I would enjoy with my meal.
So, local friends, fellow Margaret Place fans of DeAngelos and/or those who may visit Lake Charles. Feel free to join me next Monday to watch Jacob at work at DeAngelos!
Frankly,I encourage even non-dog lovers to take advantage of the opportunity to enjoy Erwitt's work! His photos capture canines from many countries and in a wide variety of situations.
You can get a sampling by visiting this website, but there are so many more to see and, of course, they are much better up close and personal.
Besides the Erwitt exhibit, local school children and adults submitted photos of their dogs in a photo contest. The winners were announced last night and ribbons posted next to the winning entries. The quality and quantity was such that the judges surely had a difficult time.
A ten minute video produced by local students is a third element of the exhibit. The production shows off dogs from the Calcasieu Animal Shelter.
Those with enough time could also enjoy two other exhibits last night. The Almost Alice exhibit remains as does the 1910 Historic Fire Exhibit.
The Dog Dogs exhibit at Historic City Hall is open Monday through Friday through Jan 1th, 2011. The hours are 10-5 Monday through Friday and 10-2 on Saturdays.
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Mine is a specialty real estate business. I represent individual and estate land owners in Southwest Louisiana as well as select real estate agents and firms.
Because of my growing technology related work (MKH Resource Center) with real estate agents, brokers and associations such as my own wonderful association in Lake Charles, the brokerage model for Mary Kay Hopkins, LLC, is considerably different than the traditional real estate firm I owned for 25 years. In general, the model is one of the following;
Regardless of the model, pricing, intense reporting, creation of the marketing plan, implementation of internet marketing-including domains specific to the listing, and negotiations are my primary roles.
An example of listings placed with Mary Kay Hopkins, LLC can be found at BarbeProperty.com.
Nether approach allows disclosed dual agency. This means that I do not represent buyers on my listings.
The agents/firms with sign/marketing rights show my listings with a clear explanation to the seller and prospective buyers that the agent working with the buyer represents that buyer.
On properties listed with Mary Kay Hopkins, LLC, most signs read, "Ask your REALTOR about MLS# xxxx." This approach is user-friendly for buyers as well as real estate agents.
The marketing agents and firms I team with understand the dynamics of the model and are well versed in agency relationships.
My real estate specialty is selling vacant land in Southwest Louisiana. I have had particular success assisting out of state sellers, including estates, who need to sell property in Louisiana.
I am quite familiar with working with land-locked properties as well as properties with multiple owners.
If you need assistance in locating property that you have inherited or need help locating owners of property near yours, let me know as I am well versed in researching property locations and owners for both individuals and estates.
I hold and value the following:
I am the proud sponsor of Margaret Place Historical District here on Active Rain
Another area I sponsor here is the beautiful and historic Shell Beach Drive area.
Causes I support:
The Calcasieu Historical Preservation Society provides a voice for preservation across the parish.
The 4 Paws Society is on of the hardest working groups I know. From adoption events to animal advocacy, this is a group every dog owner should support.
The Hobo Hotel for Cats, like the 4 Paws Society, is "out there" promoting their cats and the mesage to Spay and Neuter.
The Humane Society of Southwest Louisiana delivers their mesage through Pet Therapy, Fun with Fideaux reading program, and the New Leash on Life project. The New Leash on Life program matches dogs on death row with kids detained at the Juvenile Detention Center. The results have been amazing. More dogs adopted, an improvement in the kid's behavior, and more. To volunteer, contact the Humane Society of Southwest Louisiana.
A few blogs specific to my vacant land listings in Lake Charles are as follows:
My complete profile can be read on my profile page at mkh.com. Highlights include:
The Mary Kay Hopkins Resource Center (MKHRC) has evolved over the past several years. Thanks to several forward-thinking, technology-savvy agents and firms and a wonderful part-time assistant, the Resource Center now has a host of clients that utilize us to support their technology applications.
A sampling of Joomla websites for real estate and other Louisiana businesses and non-profits built through the Mary Kay Hopkins Resource Center:
While the Resource Center manages most of these sites using auto-notification, the beauty of Joomla is that those wanting to insert their own listings and photos can do so.
For more information about how to utilize the Mary Kay Hopkins Resource Center, call Mary Kay Hopkins at 337-439-1079. Besides being quite proficient with Joomla, we can assist with your Advanced Access, Point 2 Agent, Homes.com, and practically any real estate website service.
We can help you set your Active Rain and/or Independent Blog.
The office is located in the Margaret Place Historical District at 120 Dr. Michael DeBakey Drive. Appointment only, please.
We proudly sponsor the Margaret Place Historical District here on Active Rain as well as The Shell Beach Drive area.
There are several listings of interest on BarbePropery.com, including the 53.5 acres that make up Old Barbe Woods.
Learn more at BarbeProperty.com or consider the possibilities as outlined in my post, "A simple idea for Old Barbe Woods."
Important note: the size configuration and the prices for the lots along Barbe Street have been modified. The sizes being offered are now 75 x 175 at price of $97,300.
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