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Let's toast to great food, live music, good company, and a sparkling 2026!
Featuring live muSIC by ROBERT CALMES
Immerse yourself in an evening of sparkle, warmth, and festive elegance as Chef Cordell and his culinary team create a holiday experience designed to be savored. BRING-A-FRIEND: A great opportunity to introduce friends and colleagues who might be interested in membership to the City Club.
date: WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2025
cost: $80.00 All-Inclusive Per Person
seating times: Call the Club for Assistance
Robert Calmes - Press the arrow to hear live and play the full video.
Robert Calmes: Beginning guitar at age 10 and has over 50 years of performing experience across various music styles. Currently semi-retired, he serves as the house musician for Cocha Restaurant in Baton Rouge. Previously, he taught guitar at Werlein’s Music in New Orleans and Pearson’s Music in North Carolina, where he also earned a living as a folk singer. In the 1980s, he performed at festivals, both solo and with Suzanne Shelton, and taught music theory at the Carrboro Arts Center. He has played classical music too, notably for fundraisers for the Baton Rouge and Acadiana Symphony Orchestras. He studied guitar briefly with Glen Caluda and undertook a number of years of cello study with Thaddeus Brys. In addition, he was guided through traditional music of the British Isles by Jane Peppler. Currently his CDs as a soloist and with his form chamber-folk group, Drifthouse, can be heard on Spotify and downloaded through CD Baby.
~ NEW YEAR’S EVE DINNER MENU ~
Complimentary Champagne and Private Labeled House Wines (Red or White)
- COURSE 1 -
- choice of soup or salad –
TURTLE SOUP
- or -
PERSIMMON, BEET, AND CITRUS SALAD
- COURSE 2 -
- choice of entrée –
CAJUN DRUNKEN MUSSELS
Chorizo and White Beans
- or –
SWISS CHARD AND ALMOND PASTA
- or –
GULF FISH AMANDINE
Pistachio Pilaf and Broccolini
- or –
PETITE FILET
Mash and Broccolini
- COURSE 3 -
- choice of dessert -
HARVEY WALLBANGER CAKE
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NEW YEAR’S EVE PARFAIT
Raspberries and Grand Grand Marnier
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Reservations Are Required | Open to all City Club Members and Invited Guest(s)
Substitutions Are Politely Declined | Please indicate any Dietary Requirements
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The City Club Staff