May 9 at 6:00pm — 10:00pm
Join us for a spectacular evening honoring 51 years of historic preservation in New Orleans at the Preservation Resource Center’s 46th Julia Jump, presented by Landis Construction. This premier event takes place at the beautifully renovated Board of Trade, a stunning New Orleans landmark that seamlessly blends historic Renaissance Revival architecture with modern elegance.
Patrons will enjoy an exclusive performance in the Board of Trade Plaza by 15-year old piano prodigy River Eckert. Hailing from a musical family, River carries the torch passed down by New Orleans piano legends such as James Booker, Professor Longhair, Dr. John and many more. He has performed at Jazz Fest, French Quarter Fest, NOLA Funk Fest at Tipitina’s, WWOZ Piano Night, and other prestigious venues in town. He is currently working on his first studio album, collaborating with George Porter, Jr., Ivan Neville, and other local icons. If you haven’t seen River play, you don’t want to miss it!
Following The patron party, guests will enjoy an elegant evening filled with delicious cuisine by Joel Catering, a fabulous silent auction, lively music, and craft cocktails in the Board of Trade Ballroom, all while toasting to over five decades of preservation achievements. Renowned artist John Bukaty will also be creating a live painting during the event—to be auctioned off live later in the evening. Plus, don’t miss our jewelry raffle presented by Beje Wholesale Diamonds and Fine Jewelry—you could win a stunning pair of ruby and diamond earrings (1.19 carats of rubies, 0.71 total carats of diamonds, appraised at $5,800).
This is a must-attend event for architecture enthusiasts, history lovers, and supporters of New Orleans’ historic charm.
Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate and support the Preservation Resource Center’s mission to protect and restore the city’s unique architectural heritage.
Patron Party
6 -7 p.m.
Gala
7 – 10 p.m.
Cocktail attire
2025 Julia Jump is presented by:
Patron Party Sponsors
The Berger Company • Louellen & Darryl Berger • Amanda & Ryan Berger
Platinum Sponsors
Goldring Family Foundation • Sazerac
Save Our Cemeteries Sponsors
Carolyn & Michael Christovich – in honor of Mary Lou Christovich
Silver Sponsors
Ann Masson • Kathy & Randy Opotowsky • Betty McMullen Smith • Charlie Urstadt & David Bernard
Table Sponsors
RiseImpact
Bronze Sponsors
Muffin Balart • BankPlus • Eclectic Home • First Horizon Bank • Gallo Mechanical
Jones Walker LLP • Liberty Bank & Trust Company • Ryan Gootee General Contractors
St. Augustine High School • Waggonner & Ball
Second Line Sponsors
Backatown Coffee Parlour • Bevolo Gas & Electric Lights • Naydja & Adolph Bynum
Fransen Mills Landscape Architects • Friends of Treme Culture • Hancock Whitney
HCI Architecture, Inc. • Landscape Images • Mary Matalin & James Carville
Perez Bethune Family Fund • Laura & Sonny Shields • Holly & Geoff Snodgrass
Stewart Interior Contractors, LLC
Patrons
Muffin Balart • Allee Baudier • Janie Blackmon • Matthew Buyer • Amanda & Ryan Berger
Louellen & Darryl Berger • Kathlyn & Beau Bethune • Sarah & John Busch • David Campbell
Carolyn & Michael Christovich • Leigh Ann & Jamie Christovich • Paola & Jose Corrada • Kristen Cronin • Hartley & Blair Crunk • Carling Dinkler, IV • Dixie Construction • Lauren & Jeffrey DoussanLiz & John Eiser • Blaire Fernandez & Mike Katz • Penny & Todd Francis • Rene Fransen & Eddie BoninJoni & Roger Freibert • Jamie & David Gallo • Mirell & Augie Gallo • Patricia & Charles GayEsther & Jerry Greiner • Nicholas Harris • Nick Harris • Odom Heebe • Jonathan Howe • Erin & J.P. Hymel • Nomita Joshi-Gupta & Dr. Shaminder Gupta • Jones Walker LLP • Jessica & Alonzo Knox • Anne Teague Landis & Cuyler Boad • Katie & Robert Lay • June & King Logan • Dr. Jenny Longwell • Celeste Marshall • Ann Masson • Mary Matalin & James Carville • Crystal & Todd McDonald • Rachel Moring • Kathy & Randy Opotowski • Paula Peer • Beth & Joshua Provosty
Laura & Sonny Shields • Leslie Sisco-Wise • Betty McMullen Smith • Holly & Geoff Snodgrass
Rachel Sonn • Sevetri & Aulston Taylor • Cherie & Jonathan Thompson • Lynne & Hugh Uhalt
Charles Urstadt & David Bernard • Holly Wilson • Lee Wyma • Jenny Zurik
Sponsorship Opportunities
Contact Kearney Gay or Whiton Paine to learn more about becoming a Julia Jump sponsor, which includes tickets, free or discounted Preservation in Print ads, and inclusion in all gala materials. Your support helps the PRC preserve New Orleans’ historic architecture, neighborhoods and cultural identity.
