HOME Travel Guide Common Sense Travel
decorative font style
    Travel >> Holiday Travel >  >> Hotel & Food

Sax in the City: GRAMMY-Nominated Mickey Smith Jr. & Friends – Cakes & Cocktails

My first experience with Sax in the City was profoundly moving. After hearing about it for years amid life's busy commitments, the stars finally aligned. I rallied my parents and husband to discover the buzz firsthand. Three-time GRAMMY-nominated music educator Mickey Smith Jr. is not just a masterful musician, performer, and saxophonist—he's an inspiration. He invests 100% energy into every project, fueling my anticipation.

The next show is fast approaching. Tickets are selling out quickly after recent expansion—pre-purchase now at mickeysmithjr.com or musicmakers2u.org. On Sunday, Oct. 7, an exceptional lineup of musicians I've heard at events over the years will unite for a unforgettable performance.

Sax in the City: GRAMMY-Nominated Mickey Smith Jr. & Friends – Cakes & Cocktails

What sets Sax in the City apart is its support for MusicMakers2U, providing free instruments to kids in band programs. Attendees will witness Mickey Smith Jr. presenting an instrument to a surprised child—a heartwarming moment. (It rivals the enchantment of hearing Mickey's wife, Eugenia Smith, perform Roberta Flack's 'The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face'—pure magic.)

Sax in the City: GRAMMY-Nominated Mickey Smith Jr. & Friends – Cakes & Cocktails

Beyond this gesture, stunning venue, and mission-driven evening, Mickey will debut original music inspired by his Southwest Louisiana roots. Standouts include 'Keep On Going' and 'Let Us Be,' featuring inspirational lyrics, sax riffs, new vocal refrains, and signature tenor solos evoking his heritage.

Sax in the City: GRAMMY-Nominated Mickey Smith Jr. & Friends – Cakes & Cocktails

Featured talents include vocalist Eugenia Smith, Sax In the City friends Leah Howard and Jairus Daigle, jazz pianist Chester Daigle, and 2015 GRAMMY winner Jo-El Sonnier. Joined by the house band of award-winning artists, they deliver lounge-style jazz with groove and uplift. Special performances by Jazz In the Arts Interns, Foot In the Door, and MusicMakers2U recipients.

Tickets: $50/person or $600 VIP table (seats 8), exclusive at mickeysmithjr.com and musicmakers2u.org. Your ticket includes a sweet & savory appetizer plate and beverage; cash bar available. Golden Nugget Lake Charles offers diverse dining pre- and post-show.

Generously hosted by Golden Nugget Lake Charles and presented by Lake Charles Toyota.

See you there!

Hotel & Food
  • Windswept Mediterranean Voyage: Star Breeze Inaugural Cruise from Nice to Rome

    Fathom founder Pavia Rosati reports from the inaugural cruise from Nice to Rome of Star Breeze, the latest ship in the Windstar fleet. MONACO – I run a travel website, and I know next to nothing about cruises. This is like owning an art gallery and ignoring sculpture. Or being a chef who disregards dessert. Or a fashion designer who never does trousers. I may have my strong preferences for land-based pursuits, but its pretty ridiculous that

  • Discover the Serene Joys of the Off-Season Hamptons

    Whats the easiest way to face down a destination youve long avoided? Go in the off-season. Becca Bergman Bull makes serendipitous peace with the Hamptons.THE HAMPTONS – The night was a chilly one in mid-November, the place was The American Hotel in Sag Harbor, and the occasion was my husbands 30th birthday. Our big group lined a long table crowded with candles, martinis, oysters, Champagne, and terrine de canard. Outside, the temperature li

  • -

    We’re thrilled to announce that Charleston, South Carolina has been named the No. 1 city in the United States and the 10th best city in the world by Travel + Leisure’s 2018 World’s Best Awards. This marks the sixth consecutive year Charleston tops the U.S. rankings. We’re grateful to every voter for making this possible. Travel + Leisure readers also made Charleston the sole U.S. destination in the world’s top 15 cities. Jacqui Gifford, Senior Editor of Travel + Leisure, revealed the news on the