Journal Pioneer

Mardi Gras Gala returns

Five-course meal and Louisiana trio at Centre Belle-Alliance in Summerside

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The Mardi Gras Gala, organized by La Belle-Alliance, will take place on Saturday, Feb. 24. The evening will feature a five-course Cajun meal and numerous artists including a trio from Louisiana.

“Last year, La Belle-Alliance held its very first Mardi Gras Gala and the event was a huge success, said Juanita Lewis, vice-president of La Belle-Alliance. “We’ve decided to host it again this year and to take it to a new level.”

The dance following the meal will feature a trio from Louisiana formed by musical artists Joel Savoy, Jesse Lege and Kelli Jones.

The evening starts at 6 p.m. with aperitifs served in the Salon Pierre-Part and entertainm­ent by Julien Robichaud. The five-course Cajun meal will be served starting at 6:45 p.m. and while enjoying the meal, guests will be entertaine­d by Emmanuelle and Philippe LeBlanc.

The dance, featuring the trio from Louisiana, will take place from 9 p.m. to midnight. “Featured on the menu for

“Last year, La BelleAllia­nce held its very first Mardi Gras Gala and the event was a huge success. We’ve decided to host it again this year and to take it to a new level.” Juanita Lewis, vice-president of La Belle-Alliance

the evening will be: jalapeno cornbread, cream of garlic soup, iced shrimp horseradis­h salsa, crab cakes and corn salad, blackened Nova Scotia haddock served with roasted red pepper sour cream, red beans and rice and will end with bourbon brown butter mocha cake,” indicates Chef Stephanie Hughes. Tickets for the evening are available for $50 each and must be reserved before 4 p.m. on Feb. 20. Tickets for the dance only are available for $10 each in advance or at the door.

For more informatio­n or to purchase tickets, contact 902888-1681, visit the reception of the Centre Belle-Alliance or contact Linda at receptionb­a@ ssta.org.

 ?? SUBMITTED PHOTO ?? Joel Savoy (left) and Jesse Lege from Louisiana.
SUBMITTED PHOTO Joel Savoy (left) and Jesse Lege from Louisiana.
 ?? SUBMITTED PHOTO ?? Kelli Jones
SUBMITTED PHOTO Kelli Jones

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