Fellow Wine Shop Owner Needs Support
Chris Rudge, owner of Bacchanal, and his wife Otter from the Backyard Ballroom were involved in a terrible car accident early morning March 31. Chris suffered some broken bones and has had surgery, but will hopefully be home soon. Otter suffered more extensive injuries, including internal bleeding and is currently in a private room at University Hospital. Many wonderful groups and individuals are coming together to help support Chris and Otter financially and otherwise. L’art Noir New Orleans is coordinating a fundraiser tentatively to take place on Saturday, April 19th at the Backyard Ballroom with bands, performances, art and other goods/services auction, etc. If you’d like to receive email updates on Chris & Otter’s condition and fundraising efforts go to: www.chrisandotter.com/
Please encourage folks to visit Bacchanal (yes, it’s open for business as usual!), attend performances at the Backyard Ballroom, the fundraiser planned on the 19th and/or make an online cash donation. Chris and Otter will have many bills to take care of and it will be awhile until they are on their feet, so monetary donations will be much appreciated. All funds go 100% to Chris and Otter.