A Spoonful of Magic: The 2026 Play Soiree Presented by Manning Family Children's
The 40th Anniversary Play Soirée Gala will celebrate the LCM’s singular role in our community.
Join the Magic on Saturday, November 14, 2026.
Find the details here: https://onecau.se/lcm
Honoring Our Co-Founders - LCM's 2026 Great Friend to Kids Award
Play Soirée’s highlight will be the presentation of the 2026 Great Friend to Kids Award to the LCM Co-Founders.
Karin Giger, Louise McIlhenny, Cathy Pierson & Candy Weiss
The Louisiana Children’s Museum was born from the hopes and dreams of many in our community, but it was also nurtured into reality by the unwavering vision and dedication of these four incredible women and our volunteer leaders.
Now more than ever, we need your continued support.
We invite you to join us this milestone year.
The Jolly Details:
- Co-Chairs: Lauren & Jeffrey Doussan and Leann & Ted Moses
- Location: LCM in City Park | 15 Henry Thomas Drive, New Orleans
- 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.: Great Friend to Kids Award Presentation to LCM’s Co-Founders
- 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.: Patron Party with Auction Preview
- 8:00 – 11:00 p.m.: Play Soirée Gala
- Attire: Cocktail—with a dash of practically perfect imagination.
Contact: Sharon Truxillo at struxillo@lcm.org or at (225) 939-2403 for the details. Funds raised by Play Soiree will directly support LCM’s mission as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (Tax ID: 72-0929068).
