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Thursday, January 01, 2009
Allstate Sugar Bowl
Louisiana Superdome
New Orleans, LA
Fri, Jan 1, 2010 07:30 PM

Contact Info : http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1B0042EDC5833C39 Url: http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1B0042EDC5833C39
Friday, January 02, 2009
Annual 5K race/walk through the streets of New Orleans.


75th Allstate Sugar Bowl Classic in the Louisiana Superdome


Wednesday, January 07, 2009
UNO hosts Arkansas-Little Rock in the Lakefront Arena - 7 pm tipoff


Friday, January 09, 2009
NBA action in the New Orleans Arena


Monday, January 12, 2009
NBA action in the New Orleans Arena


Wednesday, January 14, 2009
2007 Pulitzer Prize Finalist

January 14-Feb 8

Southern Rep
333 Canal Street
504-522-6545


dress


Thursday, January 15, 2009
2007 Pulitzer Prize Finalist

January 14-Feb 8

Southern Rep
333 Canal Street
504-522-6545


dress


Friday, January 16, 2009
2007 Pulitzer Prize Finalist

January 14-Feb 8

Southern Rep
333 Canal Street
504-522-6545


Saturday, January 17, 2009
2007 Pulitzer Prize Finalist

January 14-Feb 8

Southern Rep
333 Canal Street
504-522-6545


New Orleans Food & Farm Network
GROW MO' BETTA! Garden Trainings

The Water-Wise Garden:
Watering Techniques and Rainwater Catchment

You MUST Pre-Register!

Saturday, January 17th
2 sessions

10:00 - 11:30 AM
12:30-2:00 PM

Cost: $5

Light Refreshments Available

LIMITED SEATING
Choose session and pre-register

Urban Micro-farmer Jeanette Bell and Zach Youngerman of Groundwork New
Orleans will teach you:

How to effectively and efficiently water your garden
Techniques for managing in times of too much rain or drought
The best techniques for irrigating your plants by harvesting rainwater

The trainings will take place at New Orleans Food & Farm Network
Growing Center:
4840 Banks St.
(at the corner of S. Anthony, across from the cemeteries)

Free vegetable and herb seeds available

Registration REQUIRED.



Contact Info : Contact Pam (504) 864-2009. Indicate which session you choose Email : pamela@noffn.org
A Second Line led by the Original Big 7 Social Aid and Pleasure Club
and Brass Band will commemorate the closing of Prospect.1 New Orleans
at the New Orleans Museum of Art on Saturday, January 17. The
procession begins at 1 p.m. in front of the Besthoff Sculpture Garden
and will make its way down Lelong Avenue before entering the Museum
and circling around the Great Hall and the McDermott Lobby, past the
work of New Orleans-based Prospect.1 artists Willie Birch and Victor
Harris and the Fi Yi Yi.

Admission to the Museum, including public programs, is free to all
through January 18.

Prospect.1 New Orleans, on view at 25 venues throughout the city, is
the largest contemporary art biennial ever staged in the United
States. The exhibition, which officially ends January 18, has received
rave reviews in national and international press.

"This is a chance to celebrate the extraordinary artists that made
Prospect.1 at the New Orleans Museum of ...

Contact Info : For more information, call (504) 659-4100 Url: http://www.noma.org
Donald Link is the Beard-Award winning chef at Herbsaint and Cochon in New Orleans. This Saturday he’s going to be cooking some hogs for an event in Bywater (past the Marigny on the River on the Esplanade side of the Quarter). Our friends at SouthernFoodways describe the event as combining art, food, and foosball (?) and say the price is an unbelievably low “$5 or so.” It’s being staged by New York artist Allison Meehan, who “has envisioned quite a carnival for the city–it involves pig and art and foosball, at a space called the Brickyard, set amid the ruins of what was once a Bywater neighborhood molasses warehouse.” Not tLocation: The Brickyard, Bywater, 3000 block of Chartres Street.
Foosball starts at noon or so
Feed starts at 3:00 or so
Admission is $5 or so





Contact Info : Questions: alisounm@gmail.com Email : alisounm@gmail.com
BROWN! improv presents
"LAST LAUGH TIL THE NEW GUY GETS SWORN IN"
Saturday, January 17, 2009
9:00pm - 10:40pm
PJs COFFEE - ELMWOOD
MOUNES Street
Harahan, LA

join PH FRED, KEN LaFRANCE, KELLI ROSHER,
and JONATHAN KYLE for another unpredictable
eveing of improvised silliness...
THE ROUND PEGS are slated as our musical guest



Sunday, January 18, 2009
The American Cancer Society is looking for volunteers to drive patients to and from their cancer treatments. If you can spare as little as one afternoon a month, call the American Cancer Society at (504) 833-4024 or 1-800-ACS-2345 today.

Contact Info : Contact: Jewel Bush 504-219-2272 (o) Email : Jewel.M.Bush@cancer.org
Learn more about the traditional art of water gilding and try your hand at
oil gilding, as well as other gilding techniques.
A replica of a French trophy frame from the Mount Vernon collection,
reconstructed by Gold Leaf Studios and French artisans for the
French-American Cultural Foundation, will be on display and used to
demonstrate water gilding techniques. The original trophy frame was given
to George Washington by Louis XVI in 1791. The replica of the frame is being
crafted using traditional techniques as part of an artisan exchange
program between France and America.

10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Ongoing hands-on demonstration

11 a.m. and 3 p.m.
30-minute presentation on gilding and frame design by William Adair of
Gold Leaf Studios

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED for FREE ADMISSION
Reserve your spot by contacting: Kate Barron at 539.9608 or
kbarron@ogdenmuseum.org.


Contact Info : RESERVATIONS REQUIRED for FREE ADMISSION Reserve your spot by contacting: Kate Barron at 539.9608 Email : kbarron@ogdenmuseum.org
Grand Opening

Date: Sunday, January 18th, 2009
Time: 12:00 Noon to 4:00 pm
Ceremonies: 1:00 to 1:30 pm
Place: 1509 Filmore Ave
Between Paris and St. Bernard Avenues
New Orleans, LA 70122
More: Live Music and Refreshments

Url: http://www.lakewoodbeacon.org
Monday, January 19, 2009
Air Service Update as of January 2009 Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

Southwest Birmingham – reduce by 1 daily nonstop – 2 total Houston – reduce by 1 daily nonstop – 10 total *** NOTE *** If you take ExpressJet out of the data, and compare January 2008 to January 2009, Armstrong International is down 2 flight operations but up 137 seats.

Url: http://www.flymsy.com
DA works with city to acquire new space and

begin office construction


Orleans Parish District Attorney Leon A. Cannizzaro, Jr. announced today that New Orleans Mayor C. Ray Nagin has signed the contract for construction to begin at the DA’s permanent facility at 619 S. White Street and that a record of the signed agreement has been filed with the City accordingly. The project, which will include construction, roof repairs, complete renovation of the first floor and electrical repairs, is slated to begin this month and is expected to end between August and September of this year.

DA Cannizzaro also said that Mayor Nagin has signed a lease agreement for the DA’s office to acquire temporary office space at 2601 Tulane Avenue until renovations to the South White building are complete. Assistant District Attorneys assigned to the office’s Trial Division will relocate to this temporary site, which is in closer proximity to Orleans Parish Criminal District Court. The move ...

Contact Info : Nayita Wilson Public Information Officer Orleans Parish District Attorney's Office 1340 Poydras Street, Suite 700 New Orleans, LA 70112 nawilson@cityofno.com (504) 571-2849 Email : nawilson@cityofno.com
Throw me something Mister...
Watch the St. Charles Avenue Mardi Gras parades this season in style from the viewing stands at Herbsaint.

Enjoy the stands complimentary with dinner.
Friday, February 13th: Oshun and Pygmalion
Saturday, February 14th: Sparta and Pegasus
Wednesday, February 18th: Ancient Druids

Enjoy the stands for an additional fee with dinner.
Thursday, February 19th: Babylon, Muses & Chaos $35
Friday, February 20th: Hermes, Krewe d'Etat & Morpheus $35
Saturday, February 21st: Endymion $50
Sunday, February 22nd: Bacchus $50

HERBSAINT|701 St. Charles Avenue
New Orleans, Louisiana | 70130
504.524.4114|www.herbsaint.com



Contact Info : HERBSAINT|701 St. Charles Avenue New Orleans, Louisiana | 70130 504.524.4114|www.herbsaint.com Email : westfall@linkrestaurantgroup.com <westfall@linkrestaurantgroup.com> Url: http://www.herbsaint.com
"The City Council recently approved the expenditure of $30 million in Community Development Block Grant funds for the public park, clearing the way for construction of the landmark project to begin before the end of the year."

"The first phase will transform the area between Esplanade Avenue and Mazant Street. Now a gritty industrial zone marred by burned-out cargo docks, the area is set to become verdant green space replete with bike paths, pavilions, two piers and even electricity-generating windmills. If everything goes according to plan, the park will open in 2011."

"The designs reveal transformations of several decrepit wharves that now block pedestrian access to the waterfront. The fire-ravaged Mandeville Street Wharf will be replaced by a covered pavilion that could be used for outdoor concerts or other events. A wharf at Gallier Street would be rebuilt as a pier, allowing pedestrians to walk on a deck over the river. A second pier is planned at th...


The New Orleans Hornets take their game into the cyber world by announcing the formal name of their social networking site, Swarm City. It is an online community where every member has at least one thing in common, the New Orleans Hornets.
The site was launched at the beginning of the 2008-09 season. To tip-off participation and activity on the site, the Hornets left it up to the fans to name the social network. After receiving hundreds of ideas, the names were narrowed down to the top five. Swarm City came out on top. To join, fans simply log on to www.swarmcity.com. Registration is free and open to the public.
“Swarm City is a new and exciting social outlet for fans from all over the world to interact, network and discuss all things Hornets,” said Matt Biggers, Vice President of Marketing and Communications for the New Orleans Hornets. “Swarm City provides a central location for Hornets fans to gather and share thoughts and opinions, while accessing exclusive behind-the-scenes mat...

Contact Info : CONTACT: Carrie DeVries 504.558.1840 Brittany Cranston 504.593.4825 Email : brittany.cranston@hornets.com Url: http://www.swarmcity.com
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Come celebrate
Dr. Martin Luther
King, Jr. Enjoy art
activities like "I Have a Dream" project, unity hand wreath, collaborative peace quilt and more. Special storytimes and a movie on Saturday. Plus, a performance of song, dance and storytelling in Songs of My People by Carl Leblanc on Monday at 11:00 a.m.

Contact Info : Louisiana Children's Museum 420 Julia Street New Orleans, LA 70130 (504) 523-1357
NBA action in the New Orleans Arena


Tuesday, January 20, 2009
American Cancer Society Needs Volunteers to Help Drive Out Cancer


The American Cancer Society is looking for volunteers to drive patients to and from their cancer treatments. If you can spare as little as one afternoon a month, call the American Cancer Society at (504) 833-4024 or 1-800-ACS-2345 today.


Contact Info : Contact: Jewel Bush 504-219-2272 (o) Email : Jewel.M.Bush@cancer.org
New Orleans Zephyrs party will be Tuesday at Pat O'Brien's on the River

The New Orleans Zephyrs have finalized the guest list for their third annual cocktail reception, "Evening With the Zephyrs," which is Tuesday at Pat O'Brien's on the River from 7-9 p.m.


A limited number of tickets remain for the public, at the cost of $30 for individual tickets and $100 for a group of four. The ticket price includes food and drinks for all guests, as well as a program of Florida Marlins and Zephyrs speakers. Attendees must be at least 21 years of age.

Three former Zephyrs - Scott Hodges, Ed Yarnell and Valentino Pascucci - have just been added to the guest list, along with New Orleans native and current Chicago Cub Chad Gaudin.

Hodges, a supplemental first-round pick of the Montreal Expos in 1997, reached the Zephyrs in 2005 while battling back from Hogkins' lymphoma. One of his teammates that year, Yarnell went 4-6 with a 5.59 ERA in 19 starts with the Zephyrs, and made sev...

Contact Info : Tickets to the "Evening With the Zephyrs" cocktail party can be purchased by calling the New Orleans Zephyrs at 504.734.5155.
Uptown Square Market
When: Tuesdays / year round / rain or shine
What Time: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Where: Uptown Square parking lot, River Road at Tulane University Square




Tulane University is hosting an Inauguration Day watch party on Tuesday,
Jan. 20, 2009 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Viewing will be in locations throughout
the Lavin-Bernick Center for University Life on Tulane's uptown campus,
including the Kendall Cram Room and Der Rathskellar. Admission is free of
charge to the Tulane community and the media.



Contact Info : CONTACT: Kathryn Hobgood, 504-865-5229 Email : khobgood@tulane.edu Url: http://tulane.edu/news/releases/pr_011409.cfm
Please join Whiskey Blue in celebrating the Inauguration of our 44th President, Tuesday, January 20 at 5pm during the "Howl to the Chief" party.
Enjoy Old New Orleans Rum Signature cocktails, DJ Afrodisiak and Inauguration Celebration Viewing Party benefitting the Louisiana SPCA.



Contact Info : TERRI KAUPP PETER A MAYER ADVERTISING TEL 504.210.1286 Email : KAUPPT@PETERAMAYER.COM
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Exhibition Featuring Pre-Civil War Photographs of New Orleans
The Historic New Orleans Collection

A Closer Look: The Antebellum Photographs of Jay Dearborn
Edwards, 1858-1861,
an exhibition featuring photographs of old New Orleans

Through February 20, 2009

Tuesday-Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Sunday, 10:30
a.m.-4:30 p.m.

WHERE: Williams Gallery, The Historic New Orleans Collection
533 Royal Street, French Quarter


HOW: Free and open to the public; call (504) 523-4662 or visit
www.hnoc.org <http://www.hnoc.org/ > for details.




Wednesday, January 21, 5-8 p.m.--Mid-Week in Mid-City
• Lecture: "Think Backwards: Rodin and His Legacy" by Judith Sobol, Executive Director, Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Foundation (6 p.m., Stern Auditorium)
• Cash bar (5-8 p.m., Great Hall)
• Free admission to Louisiana residents with photo identification



Contact Info : NOMA City Park, New Orleans email: enews@noma.org phone: 504-658-4100 web: http://www.noma.org Email : enews@noma.org Url: http://www.noma.org
Wednesday Nights at the JW Marriott
Experience an evening of cultural indulgences
at the JW Marriott Lobby Lounge featuring
works by Local Artists

Wednesday, January 21, 2009
5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Local Art Gallery:
The Pearl Art Gallery ~ Newest Art Gallery in New Orleans

Featuring: fun Mardi Gras beaded mirrors, original paintings, sculpture
and jewelry by Sheryl Lundstrom

www.pearl-art-gallery.com

Live Entertainment by:
Tony Seville
(multi-instrumentalist)

Wine Tasting and complimentary Hors D'oeuvres

*Make a purchase of $1,000 or more by our Local Artist on January 21st,
and the JW Marriott will give a 1 night complimentary stay in the
Presidential Bi-Level Suite ($1,500 value)*

Lobby Bar
JW Marriott New Orleans, 614 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70130, (504)
525-6500

Parking Available at a Special Event Rate of $5 on Common Street



Contact Info : (504) 525-6500 Url: http://www.pearl-art-gallery.com
EVERY WEDNESDAY
COMPLIMENTARTY
WINE and COCKTAIL TASTINGS
AT PARTYSIST
200 METAIRIE ROAD
SUITE 100
6 TO 8



Taste of the NFL Wine dinner
Date: Jan 21, 2009 (Wed)
Time: 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Cost: 85.00 plus tax and tip


Place: Ralphs on the Park
900 City Park Avenue
New Orleans, Louisiana



Contact Info : Phone: 504-488-1000
NBA action in the New Orleans Arena


Thursday, January 22, 2009
Don't Miss the First Great Wine Tastings of 2009!

A Salute to New Orleans' Heritage

Thursday, Janary 22
French Wines and Cuisine

Wednesday, February 11
Italian Wines and Cuisine

5:30 - 7:00
Broussard's
819 Conti St.
New Orleans

Taste wonderful wines from Old World wine countries, while sampling the fine food from places that defined our City's culinary culture.

Learn about the wines from professionals who are importing these fine beverages; and enjoy the cuisine from Chef Preuss.

$28 per person.
Reservations are required
504-581-3866

Following each Tasting there will be a special-menu 4-course Dinner, featuring the cuisine of each country and paired with wines from the regions.

The dinners, including the wines, will be $45, exclusive of tax and gratuity.

When you phone to make your Tasting reservation, ask about the menus.

Join us at Broussard's for what promises to be two most enjoyable evenings, full of great wines and wonderf...

Contact Info : Reservations are required 504-581-3866
2007 Pulitzer Prize Finalist

January 14-Feb 8

Southern Rep
333 Canal Street
504-522-6545


Join us on Thursday night January 22 for another wild and zany edition of Politics with a Punch. This will be our special Carnival Comedy Show as we get ready for Mardi Gras 2009 in New Orleans. While the nation deals with the horrible economy, we’ll focus on balls, parades, costumes, and beads. What a great reason to live in New Orleans!


On our star studded show, we’ll cover everything from the inauguration of President Obama to the latest trials and tribulations of Dollar Bill Jefferson to Holy Cao, we have a new Congressman to Sen. David Vitter supporting the religious right and challenging Hillary Clinton, while hoping the voters forget about the D.C. Madam!


Our show will take place at the Cricket Club, 2040 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans, one of the most exquisite facilities in town. For this show, we are also opening the doors early, at 6 p.m. for a Punch Happy Hour and Dinner. The Cricket Club bar will be open and a delicious drink and appetizer menu will be offered...

Email : jcrouere@yahoo.com Url: http://ringsidepolitics.com/Politics-with-a-Punch/
Friday, January 23, 2009
2007 Pulitzer Prize Finalist

January 14-Feb 8

Southern Rep
333 Canal Street
504-522-6545


Tulane Family Business Center to Host Family Business Forum on January 23
“Strategic Planning For Your Business: Exploring Hidden Opportunities in an Uncertain Economy”


Who:
Tulane Family Business Center

What:
A family business forum will examine some viable options that companies should consider in a slowing economy.

When:
Friday, January 23, 2009
8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Where:
Stibbs Conference Room 20, Lavin Bernick Center for University Life
McAlister Drive
Tulane University Uptown Campus

How to Register:
Reservations are required. Call 504-862-8482 or email Rosalind Butler at FamilyBiz@tulane.edu

New Orleans, LA (January 14, 2009)- The Tulane Family Business Center is hosting a Family Business
Forum on January 23, 2009 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the Stibbs Conference Room 203 at Tulane
University's uptown campus.

The program will address the concerns that many businesses are...

Contact Info : How to Register: Reservations are required. Call 504-862-8482 or email Rosalind Butler at FamilyBiz@tulane.edu Email : FamilyBiz@tulane.edu
The Louisiana State Museum will continue to host Prospect.1 exhibits at the Old U.S. Mint for another week giving art lovers a second chance to see - or take a second look at - major works by international artists participating in the city-wide biennial.
Prospect.1 has officially closed at other venues around New Orleans.
At the Mint, the extended exhibit schedule will run from Tuesday, January 20, through Sunday, January 25 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily. Admission is free to the exhibits and the historic building, located in the French Quarter at the foot of Esplanade Avenue.
Among 12 contemporary artists represented at the Mint are South African photographer Zwlethu Methtwa and Japanese appropriation artist Yasumas Morimura

Contact Info : Arthur Smith, Director of Marketing & Communications Louisiana State Museum E-mail: asmith@crt.state.la.us
The Louisiana State Museum and the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club present From Tramps to Kings:Zulu 100 Years, a yearlong exhibit exploring the origins, unique Carnival traditions, and cultural and civic contributions of Zulu from 1909 to the present.

From Tramps to Kings features more than 100 seldom-seen treasures loaned by Zulu members, as well as artifacts from the Museum, the Historic New Orleans Collection, Tulane University, and other sources.
Highlights of the show include a ballroom tableau of 14 former Zulu Kings and Queens in bejeweled costumes and elaborate headdresses, and all seven of Zulu’s comic parade characters such as the Big Shot of Africa, the Witch Doctor, and the Ambassador. The origins and development of these trademark figures are explored in photographs and personal memorabilia.
Also featured are rare sound recordings and a personal letter by Louis Armstrong describing his historic reign as Zulu King in 1949. “We really did pitch a boogie woogie,” Ar...

Contact Info : Arthur M. Smith Director, Marketing & Communications Louisiana State Museum 504.568.6867 asmith@crt.la.us.gov Clarence Becknell Zulu Historian Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club 504.615.8655 Clarence.becknell@us.army.mil Email : asmith@crt.la.us.gov Url: http://www.trampstokings.com
IN a back room at his elegant restaurant, Herbsaint, the chef Donald Link has a conventional office filled with electronic devices, a photograph of his wife and children and four nondescript black swivel chairs.

There’s just one maniacal touch: his sausage closet. Inside it, where others might stash paper supplies or cleaning products, he has rigged the space with S hooks and loops of string. Like a secret, surreal forest of meat, big sausages dangle vertically from wall to wall. The air is kept at a constant 55 degrees — a sausage’s favorite temperature, as it happens. Nearby is a spray bottle of water with a bit of vinegar in it that Mr. Link uses to clean them off and encourage a dappling of beneficial mold.

“I couldn’t help it,” Mr. Link said. “I ran out of room everywhere else.”

It’s all preparation for his newest venture, Cochon Butcher, which opened Tuesday. The 1,000-square-foot combination meat market and 25-seat cafe is inside the same century-old brick warehouse th...

Contact Info : COCHON BUTCHER | 930 Tchoupitoulas New Orleans, Louisiana 70130 504-588-PORK Url: http://www.cochonrestaurant.com
Eric Asher Show “Inside New Orleans”
12 noon to 3pm WIST 690AM
2:30pm to 3pm Event Highlights from LaFete News
Featuring Frank Stansbury
Eric’s show can be heard Monday thru Friday 12 noon to 3pm



Hungry? Thirsty? New Orleans: The Lowdown on Where the Real People Eat and Drink! (Paperback)
by Kaelin Burns (Editor)

Written by witty locals such as Ian McNulty, Emilie Bahr and Stephanie
Hepburn, the recently released "Hungry? Thirsty? New Orleans" is a great
foodie reference for tourists and locals alike.*Hungry? Thirsty? New
Orleans: The Lowdown on Where the Real People Eat and Drink *


Contact Info : Kaelin Burns Email : kaelin@hungrycityguides.com Url: http://www.amazon.com/Hungry-Thirsty-New-Orleans-Lowdown/dp/1893329488/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=12319
Friday Free For All, Friday January 23, 6 to 8pm
Gina from Glazer's joins us with a tasting of 4 fabuous French wines.
Free

3143 Ponce De Leon St
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 304-0635


Contact Info : 504) 304-0635 Email : info@swirlinthecity.com Url: http://swirlinthecity.com
New watercolor paintings by Jane Brewster
The Bean Gallery
Opening party January 23, 7 pm
Show ends February 28
637 N. Carrollton Avenue
New Orleans


Contact Info : Contact: jane brewster (504) 455-2376 Email : janebrewster@yahoo.com Url: http://www.janebrewster.com/#/paintings/4521896503
All Shook Up
Directed by Gary Rucker
Choreography by Kelly Fouchi

January 16- February 8, 2009
Fridays & Saturdays at 8pm,
Sundays at 2pm



All Shook Up is a jukebox musical featuring the music of the classic rock star Elvis Presley, with a book by Joe DiPietro. The story is based on the plot of William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night.

It's not a biographical revue. It takes place in 1955, somewhere in middle America, where one girl's dream and a surprise visit from a mysterious leather-jacketed, guitar-playing stranger help a small town to discover the magic of romance and the power of rock & roll.

616 Saint Peter Street
New Orleans, LA 70116
504-522-2081


Contact Info : 504-522-2081 Url: http://www.lepetittheatre.com/
Camel Toe Lady Steppers Fifth Annual Toe-Down! Fundraiser
at One Eyed Jacks – Friday, Jan. 23, 2009


Who: The Camel Toe Lady Steppers (CTLS) - all female dance and marching club

What: The Camel Toe Lady Steppers will host a fundraiser featuring a Not-So-Silent Auction, rare funk and soul music by DJ Soul Sister, the Free Agents Brass Band, and performances by the Ladies of Aurora Aerial, Fleur De Tease, and The Camel Toe Lady Steppers. Special appearances will include Lil’ Doogie and Supa Saint, as well as the Drum Section from the Roots of Music Program. The event will be emceed by Chris Lane of Fleur de Tease. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Roots of Music Summer and After-school Music Education Program.

When: Friday, January 23, 2009
8:00pm till

Where: One Eyed Jacks
615 Toulouse Street, New Orleans
(504) 569-8361

Tickets: $15.00 at the door includes all entertain...

Contact Info : Contact: Call Katie Witry at (504) 919-8585 for additional information. Email : catwitry@yahoo.com
Animal House' Throwback Toga Party
Drinks, Togas, Books, Music, Movies, Party!
Friday, January 23, 2009
11:00pm til 5:00am
at The Republic
828 S. Peters st.

Check out the Animal House Back-to-School Throwback this Friday at
Republic New Orleans. We'll play Animal House on the big screen, and
the best TOGA will win a VIP section and a bottle of the winner's
choice! Plus, get $2 'Delta' shots ($1 with a Throwback slap
Bracelet). In the spirit of going Back-to-School, New Orleans' best
new book exchange, Loomagoo, will have an info table. Plus, we'll be
previewing new college-related movies The Rocker and College, and
there will be a table will free movie shirts, swag, and a raffle. As
always, enjoy $2 High Life and $4 wells, solve a Rubik's Cube for a
free tab, and play the free Ms. Pacman arcade all night! Dress in a
TOGA, dress to be retro, or just dress to be you. Be one of the
best-dressed, and we'll take your Polaroid and put it on the Throwb...


Saturday, January 24, 2009
2007 Pulitzer Prize Finalist

January 14-Feb 8

Southern Rep
333 Canal Street
504-522-6545


Animal House' Throwback Toga Party
Drinks, Togas, Books, Music, Movies, Party!
Friday, January 23, 2009
11:00pm til 5:00am
at The Republic
828 S. Peters st.

Check out the Animal House Back-to-School Throwback this Friday at
Republic New Orleans. We'll play Animal House on the big screen, and
the best TOGA will win a VIP section and a bottle of the winner's
choice! Plus, get $2 'Delta' shots ($1 with a Throwback slap
Bracelet). In the spirit of going Back-to-School, New Orleans' best
new book exchange, Loomagoo, will have an info table. Plus, we'll be
previewing new college-related movies The Rocker and College, and
there will be a table will free movie shirts, swag, and a raffle. As
always, enjoy $2 High Life and $4 wells, solve a Rubik's Cube for a
free tab, and play the free Ms. Pacman arcade all night! Dress in a
TOGA, dress to be retro, or just dress to be you. Be one of the
best-dressed, and we'll take your Polaroid and put it on the Throwb...


Corner of Magazine and Girod Street
Ready or not, it's carnival time! Our Saturday market bakers, Lisa Barbato of Rivista and Angela Wilson of Voodough Bakery, are getting us in the spirit with their freshly baked king cakes. Lisa has buttery French king cakes and Angela has mini cakes that make a delicious, only in New Orleans market breakfast. According to Mardi Gras guru Arthur Hardy, the king cake dates back to 1871 when a young lady was given a large cake that contained a golden bean - a sign that she had been chosen to be the first queen of Mardi Gras. Embrace our city's rich culinary and cultural history this Saturday. Grab a king cake, then stick around for the DeSoto Street Band, live from 9:30-11:30am.
Recipe of the Week
Roasted Quail with Bourbon-Bacon Stuffing

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This Roasted Quail with Bourbon-Bacon Stuffing is just one of many mouth-watering recipes included in Chef Tory McPhail's new Com...

Url: http://www.marketumbrella.org/
U.Q. Neighborhood Watch Meeting Monday night

We are having an Upper Quarter Neighorhood Watch Meeting this coming Monday, January 26, at 6 pm at the Maison Dupuy Hotel, 1001 Toulouse. Due to recent crime activity and an increase in citizen involvement in a call-to-action, you may wish to attend this meeting! Beth Lovett will be updating us on the latest news. Officer Roger Jones has been invited as usual. To check on all the UQNW meetings scheduled for 2009 you can go to http://www.neighborhoodlink.com/neworleans/uqnw


Contact Info : B.B. St. Roman Email: bbsaint@earthlink.net Office: 504-523-2332 Email : info@frenchquartercitizens.com <info@frenchquartercitizens.com> Url: http://www.neighborhoodlink.com/neworleans/uqnw
GRETNA FARMER'S MARKET
Huey P. Long Avenue between 3rd & 4th Streets

Gretna, LA 70053



EVERY SATURDAY RAIN OR SHINE

UNDER THE COVERED MARKET

8:30AM UNTIL 12:30PM



SATURDAY, JANUARY 24, 2009


King Cakes are what's for breakfast these days

and the Gretna Farmers Market is ready

Fresh and tasty King Cakes from minis to regular size, plain and filled are available. You can also find breakfast burritos and coffee and beignets to keep you going strong as you shop our 17 vendors for everything from BBQ and salsa, dressings and sauces, smoked meats, fresh ground coffee and coffee beans, cheese, plants and orchids, local vegetables, pork cracklins, sausage, pralines, pickled eggs and juicy Louisiana citrus to handcrafted soaps and candles.





Contact Info : contact Marcia at 362-8661 to find out more. Email : gmmadere@bellsouth.net
January 24, 2009
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Astor Crowne Plaza Hotel
739 Canal Street, New Orleans Lunch will be provided.


The Greater New Orleans Rebuild Child Care Collaborative (also known as Rebuild) was established in the aftermath of the 2005 hurricanes to restore the availability of high-quality child care in the Greater New Orleans area. Rebuild provides direct building assistance to centers in underserved areas that are rebuilding, opening for the first time, or expanding. Rebuild grants only fund renovations that will increase capacity.

ThisApplicant Fairis an opportunity for prospective grant applicants to get an overview of the grant process and an introduction to quality enhancement initiatives for early care and education in Louisiana.Attendees who complete four sessions at the fair will receive 5 bonus points on the grant application.

Applicants must meet the following criteria:
● The applicant must own the property intended for use.
● The center must ...

Email : TFalgoust@agendaforchildren.org Url: http://www.agendaforchildren.org/home.htm
CELEBRATION OF INTERNATIONAL CULTURES FESTIVAL
ECOS LATINOS Educational Master Class Series
Come and see our kids perform with professional Louisiana musicians:

Julio and Cesar Herrera music group-12:00pm with Bonnabel HS students,
Pepe Coloma and Alejandro Bernabeu music trio-11:00am, with Gretna
Middle School students.
Johnny Marcia, Tony Diaz & Armando Leduc music trio-1:30pm, with Birney
students
Timothy Davis and Leotrice Dupre, Latin dancers-1:50pm, Adams students
Jefferson Parish Public School System
Saturday, January 24, 10:00am to 2:00pm
Lakeside Shopping Center, Center Court



Contact Info : For more information, please call the Jefferson Parish Public Schools ELAD Office at 504-349-7702 or Carlos Valladares, Ecos Latinos Series at 504-482-8827. Email : ecoslatinos@gmail.com <ecoslatinos@gmail.com>
PARAPLEX Paranormal Complex
4800 Canal St. * New Orleans * LA * 70119
Observatory - Lab - Museum

In the heart of New Orleans, America’s most haunted city, the PARAPLEX prepares for it’s grand opening Saturday, January 24, 2009 with the world’s first--of-its-kind, multi-million dollar paranormal complex attraction. The PARAPLEX will offer locals, tourists and conventioneers a completely unique, unusual and exciting all-sense experience while delving into the mysterious world of the paranormal. The high tech paranormal complex will include paranormal art galleries, hands-on interactive psychic testing exhibits, a simulated séance room , a Ghost Experience Simulator and its own on-site theater for workshops, documentaries and feature film screenings. The PARAPLEX is located throughout a completely remodeled, 14,000 square foot historic and haunted mansion built in the late 1800’s as a private residence and later a funeral home. “We are proud and excited to be able to add to th...

Contact Info : Ben Hulin (Paraplex Director of Marketing) Phone: (985) 502-5874 Email : benhulin@charter.net Url: http://www.paraplex.net
Kids Program with the Treme Brass Band
11:00 – 12:00 p.m.
Children are invited to bring their own instruments and participate with members of the Treme Brass Band in this hour long performance.
Steve Pistorius & the Southern Syncopators
2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Don’t miss this stellar band lead by hot pianist, Steve Pistorius, in this traditional jazz concert.


These activities are free and open to the public and will take place in the park’s VisitorCenter at 916 N.
Peters Street, unless specified. The Visitor Center is the site of programs and music performances relating to the origins, development and progression of America’s original art form – jazz. For more information, call 504-589-4841, Tuesday through Saturday, or visit us online at www.nps.gov/jazz.

Contact Info : For more information, call 504-589-4841 Url: http://www.nps.gov/jazz
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Children can create their own book in Think It, Ink It workshops. Register online at www.lcm.org. Hear special readings of Gregory the Terrible Eater and Harold the Purple Crayon. Enjoy performances including Adella Adella the Storyteller and Grayhawk. Come dressed as your favorite character and parade around LCM, enjoy face painting, balloon animals and help create a giant purple crayon mural!


Contact Info : Louisiana Children's Museum 420 Julia Street New Orleans, LA 70130 (504) 523-1357
Join us on January 24th for Basic Bronze Casting, taught by artist
Elijah Sproles. The workshop will instruct participants in the basics
of making a pattern, constructing a sand mold, and bronze casting and
finishing techniques utilizing the foundry and a variety of materials.
The workshop is open to all levels of experience. Over the course of
the workshop, each student will create up to a 12-pound bronze
sculpture.

Workshop will take place at the Louisiana ArtWorks building at 725
Howard Avenue, New Orleans, LA.

Tuition: $325.00 plus bronze costs at $8.00/lb

Course Schedule:
Saturday, January 24th, 12-4 PM;
Sunday, January 25th, 12-4 PM;
Tuesday, January 27th, 6-9 PM;
Wednesday, January 28th, 6-9 PM;
Thursday, January 29th, 6-9 PM;
Saturday, January 31st, 12-4 PM.

Louisiana Artworks
725 Howard Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70130

Enrollment limited to 15 students.


Contact Info : Call the Louisiana ArtWorks office at (504) 571-7373 to register Email : info@louisianaartworks.org Url: http://www.louisianaartworks.org
AN EXPERIENCE FOR ALL SIX SENSES…THE PARAPLEX OPENS IN NEW ORLEANS JANUARY 24, 2009

In the heart of New Orleans, America’s most haunted city, the PARAPLEX prepares for it’s grand opening Saturday, January 24, 2009 with the world’s first--of-its-kind, multi-million dollar paranormal complex attraction. The PARAPLEX will offer locals, tourists and conventioneers a completely unique, unusual and exciting all-sense experience while delving into the mysterious world of the paranormal. The high tech paranormal complex will include paranormal art galleries, hands-on interactive psychic testing exhibits, a simulated séance room , a Ghost Experience Simulator and its own on-site theater for workshops, documentaries and feature film screenings. The PARAPLEX is located throughout a completely remodeled, 14,000 square foot historic and haunted mansion built in the late 1800’s as a private residence and later a funeral home. “We are proud and excited to be able to add to the economic grow...

Contact Info : Contact: Ben Hulin (Paraplex Director of Marketing) Phone: (985) 502-5874 Email: benhulin@charter.net Address: Paraplex, 4800 Canal Street, New Orleans, Louisiana, 70119 Website: www.paraplex.net Email : benhulin@charter.net Url: http://www.paraplex.net
"Signs of the Times" Opening
Saturday, January 24, 2009
6:00pm - 9:00pm
AMMO is pleased to celebrate Black History Month with an exhibition of
works by New Orleans artist Michelle Levine. "Signs of the Times" is
an exhibition of 40 original oil paintings depicting ravaged
McDonald's signs which were documented by the artist immediately
following Hurricane Katrina
AMMO
938 Royal
City/Town:
New Orleans, LA


Contact Info : 504.220.9077 Email : info@ammoarts.com
As you may know, this past year, NO/AIDS Task Force has been
acknowledging the 25th Anniversary with an awareness campaign
demonstrating the countless lives that NO/AIDS has touched over the
years.

On Saturday, January 24, 2009, will culminate the 25th anniversary
with a gala dinner at the Sheraton Hotel in New Orleans.Please
consider joining us in celebrating our past successes at this
milestone event featuring dinner, dancing, awards and a keynote
address by Jeanne White-Ginder, mother of Ryan White. Ryan White was a
teenager who tragically and famously lost his battle with AIDS in 1990.

Your participation in the 25th anniversary gala dinner demonstrates
your continued commitment to the fight against HIV/AIDS. Tickets are
available for purchase at $150 per person. Additionally tables of 10
are available for $1500. Companies and individuals that purchase a
table by January 15th will be acknowledged in the 25th Anniversary
Dinner program. T...

Contact Info : please contact Heidi E. Chapman at 504-821-2601 ext. 203 Email : heidin@noaidstf.org
*The Jefferson Performing Arts Society's Production of DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND
THE BEAST*
Returns to the stage to kick-off the New Year!
*Presented by Adams and Reese LLC, Whitney Bank and Patio Drugs*

Disney's Broadway Smash Hit BEAUTY AND THE BEAST returns to the JPAS stage
to kick off 2009!. Disney's animated masterpiece attains new life and depth
in this Tony Award-winning stage version. Step into the enchanted world of
this modern Broadway classic that includes all the wonderful songs from the
movie, as well as new ones created especially for the live show. *The JPAS
Production of DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST is on stage Saturdays at 7:30PM
and Sundays at 2PM, January 24-February 1, 2009 at the Jefferson Performing
Arts Center, 400 Phlox Street in Metairie.* Robert Mulholland directs this
production with choreography by Tara A. Brewer, musical direction by JPAS
Opera Chorus Mistress Donna Clavijo with the JPAS Broadway Pit Orchestra
conducted by Alan Pay...

Contact Info : For tickets call 504.885.2000 Url: http://www.jpas.org
The Jefferson City Buzzards
New Orleans' Oldest Mardi Gras Marching Club
Present

THE FIRST ANNUAL BUZZARD BALL
Saturday, January 24, 2009

Southport Hall – 200 Monticello Avenue
Jefferson, La.

8:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.

Featuring Charmaine Neville and
Walter Wolfman Washington

Mardi Gras attire preferred.



Â



Tickets - $15.00 in advance; $20.00
at the door.




Email : mardihardy@aol.com
The Louisiana State Museum will continue to host Prospect.1 exhibits at the Old U.S. Mint for another week giving art lovers a second chance to see - or take a second look at - major works by international artists participating in the city-wide biennial.
Prospect.1 has officially closed at other venues around New Orleans.
At the Mint, the extended exhibit schedule will run from Tuesday, January 20, through Sunday, January 25 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily. Admission is free to the exhibits and the historic building, located in the French Quarter at the foot of Esplanade Avenue.
Among 12 contemporary artists represented at the Mint are South African photographer Zwlethu Methtwa and Japanese appropriation artist Yasumas Morimura

Contact Info : Arthur Smith, Director of Marketing & Communications Louisiana State Museum E-mail: asmith@crt.state.la.us
Sunday, January 25, 2009
The Jefferson City Buzzards
New Orleans' Oldest Mardi Gras Marching Club
Present

THE FIRST ANNUAL BUZZARD BALL
Saturday, January 24, 2009

Southport Hall – 200 Monticello Avenue
Jefferson, La.

8:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.

Featuring Charmaine Neville and
Walter Wolfman Washington

Mardi Gras attire preferred.



Â



Tickets - $15.00 in advance; $20.00
at the door.




Email : mardihardy@aol.com
The St. Augustine's Soulful Voices Choir
Carol Lablanc director, sings Gospel Jazz Mass
Sunday, January 25, 2009 at 10:00am
Saint Augustine Church
1210 Governor Nicholls Street
New Orleans, LA, 70116
(504) 523-2473
www.staugustinecatholicchurch-neworleans.org

Since its dedication in 1842, St. Augustine has been a church of the
free black citizens of New Orleans, welcoming both free and slave as
worshippers. It continues today as a beacon of humanity and
spirituality.


Contact Info : (504) 523-2473 Url: http://www.staugustinecatholicchurch-neworleans.org
Date: Sunday January 25, 2009
Time: 2:00 PM
Place: New Orleans Arena

Ticket Prices:
$15 to $88

To order ticket by phone call: 504-522-5555

Tickets also available at: All Ticketmaster locations

For group tickets contact:
Meg Nimmo
nimmo@harlemglobetrotters.com
(602) 258-0000 x118



Contact Info : To order ticket by phone call: 504-522-5555 Tickets also available at: All Ticketmaster locations For group tickets contact: Meg Nimmo nimmo@harlemglobetrotters.com (602) 258-0000 x118 Email : nimmo@harlemglobetrotters.com Url: http://www.harlemglobetrotters.com
The Louisiana State Museum will continue to host Prospect.1 exhibits at the Old U.S. Mint for another week giving art lovers a second chance to see - or take a second look at - major works by international artists participating in the city-wide biennial.
Prospect.1 has officially closed at other venues around New Orleans.
At the Mint, the extended exhibit schedule will run from Tuesday, January 20, through Sunday, January 25 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily. Admission is free to the exhibits and the historic building, located in the French Quarter at the foot of Esplanade Avenue.
Among 12 contemporary artists represented at the Mint are South African photographer Zwlethu Methtwa and Japanese appropriation artist Yasumas Morimura

Contact Info : Arthur Smith, Director of Marketing & Communications Louisiana State Museum E-mail: asmith@crt.state.la.us
Monday, January 26, 2009
Create a Signature Julep
Tales of the Cocktail in partnership with Culinary Concierge Magazine and CocktailTimes.com invite you to submit a winning recipe for the Official Cocktail Competition of the 7th Annual Tales of the Cocktail.
For our seventh anniversary, we are stirring things up with our annual cocktail competition. If you think your skills are up to the challenge, we would like you to create a julep that we can use as our official cocktail at this year’s event.
Originally, the term julep would have been used to refer to a medicinal potion, but in the American South it was used to refer to a heavily iced beverage of some type of spirit, sugar and mint.
Today, when you think of a “mint julep” you usually think of that classic drink of the Kentucky Derby, served in its quintessential silver cup. In truth however a julep can take a variety of forms, and we’re looking to you as our ambassadors to help us illustrate this fact.
Bartenders all over the world have been turning b...

Contact Info : Ann R. Tuennerman Ann@TalesoftheCocktail.com 504-948-0511 office 504-948-0511 fax 504-343-4285 cell Email : ann@talesofthecocktail.com Url: http://www.TalesoftheCocktail.com
Wayne Read, has redirected his project into the heart of Jefferson Parish’s burgeoning film industry area: Elmwood.

Read, president and manager of Louisiana Film Studios LLC, has now turned his sights to the former Winn Dixie Distribution Center, located at 600 Edwards Ave. in Elmwood.

“We thought it was easier to acquire an existing facility and retrofit it rather than build from the ground up,” Read said. “We’ll be closing on the transaction in a few weeks. We’re keeping it very quiet, but we did have a soft launch at Sundance (Film Festival) and were well-received.”

Read says they will begin retrofitting the facility in the second quarter with partial production availability during construction and estimates completion by end of 2009. He is still seeking local investment partners.

The project scope includes a 25-acre site and 500,000 square feet under one roof that will be retrofitted and renovated. The studio will have six sound stages/studios encompassing 16,000 to...


Cypress bayou weekend is a benefit for the Louisiana Himalaya Association(LHA), a non-profit volunteer staffed organization working with volunteers in New Orleans and with the Tibetan Refugees in the Himalayas of Northern India.



Join in for a time of relaxation on the first weekend of spring. Set in water front cabins in the natural splendor of the Atchafalaya Basin Swamp, participants will have the opportunity to come together for meditation, yoga, tai chi, art workshops, canoeing, hiking, biking, Tibetan prayer flag making, Tibetan food and much more! Group activities will be open yet optional, giving each individual the opportunity to create his or her own personal experience.



Accommodations are provided in comfortable water front cabins. Each cabin has central air/heat, screened porch with rockers and porch swing, furnished kitchen and living area with fireplace. Sleeping arrangements may vary from shared rooms with bunk beds to private rooms or a private cabin. O...

Email : neilguidry@hotmail.com
25,000 automotive dealers and vendors will meet in New Orleans beginning today for the annual convention of the National Automotive Dealers Association.

The association represents more than 19,700 new car and truck dealers in the United States and abroad, according to the association's Web site.

The four-day meeting, which ends Wednesday, will be the largest conference held at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center-New Orleans so far this year, taking up nine halls, both ballrooms, the auditorium and several meeting rooms.

Among the people scheduled to speak are Tom Alan Mulally, president and chief executive officer of Ford Motor Co. and former Presidents George H.W. Bush and Bill Clinton.





What Tulane University School of Medicine will open the Tulane Center for Advanced Medical Simulation and Team Training, a $3 million facility dedicated to improving patient safety and preventing medical errors through comprehensive training for health care providers. The 14,000 square foot center vividly replicates a hospital setting with a fully equipped emergency room, intensive care unit, operating room, clinical exam rooms and more to give medical students, residents and professionals a real-world environment to learn, practice and master the latest techniques in patient care.



Who Dr. Benjamin Sachs, senior vice president and dean of Tulane University School of Medicine
Dr. James Korndorffer, medical director, Tulane Center for Advanced Medical Simulation and Team Training
Yvette Jones, Tulane University chief operating officer and senior vice president for external affairs


When 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 26




Where Third floor of Tulane's Murphy Building, 1...

Contact Info : Keith Brannon Phone: 504-862-8789 Email : kbrannon@tulane.edu <kbrannon@tulane.edu>
De-stress for Less: Delgado Message Therapy Students Offer the Public
the Rejuvenating Power of Healing Hands at an Economy-friendly Rate



Delgado Community College's West Bank Campus, located at 2600 General
Meyer Ave., is inviting both the college community and the public to
enjoy one-hour massages, performed by Delgado's Massage Therapy
students, for just $15 per session. The massage sessions are being
offered from Jan. 26 - May 4, 2009.



Massage session times are as follows:

Mondays - 11:30 a.m.; 12:45 p.m.; 1:30 p.m.; and 2:45 p.m.

Wednesdays - 3:15 p.m.; 4:30 p.m.; and5:45 p.m.

Fridays - 9 a.m.; 10:15 a.m.; and 11:30 a.m.



Massages are given in Room 101 of Building 2 at the Delgado Community
College West Bank Campus at 2600 General Meyer Avenue. Please call ahead
to Massage Therapy/Fitness Center Director Sallye Raymond, M.Ed., LMT
#1477, at (504) 762-3144 to arrange your massage appointment.



Please arrive 15-20 minutes pri...

Contact Info : Please call ahead to Massage Therapy/Fitness Center Director Sallye Raymond, M.Ed., LMT #1477, at (504) 762-3144 to arrange your massage appointment. Url: http://www.dcc.edu/
MONDAY JANUARY 26th, 2009, is Jieux night at Princess Donna's Bar & Grill,
800 N. Rampart Street at St. Ann in the French Quarter.

The Panorama Jazz Band will be playing from 9pm til,* $5:00 cover charge
with free (veggie) Red Beans & Rice and BBQ chicken. Princess Donna and
King Charlie will be holding court at the Bar and at the Grill. It's been 13
years, and they've been with us from the beginning.

*From 6:00pm t' 9:00pm is Krewe du Jieux's pre-party meeting - PLEASE TRY TO
MAKE THIS AND BRING YOUR DUES! ($18.00). If you cannot make this important
meeting for any reason, please let us know you're joining because we need to
order your noses and horns! *

-- It will be a shmooze and booze with a nosh and drash chaser.

-- There will be an arts and crafts corner to stuff Jieux Eggs and to pass
on the fine art of bagel decoration onto the next generation.

*-- Plotting and scheming will commence with the customary drunken
brainstorm at dusk!*


*Coming up:*

F...

Email : jieuxkrewe@gmail.com
Please come and welcome the MIT Urban Planning Seminar team as they
begin their
semester-long study of our St. Claude Corridor.

Fourteen graduate students will be working to implement the ideas and
plans we've already made for our commercial corridor. They would love
to hear from us about what we've already done, what we're working on
and all our frustrations.

They will be looking at our access to food, transportation, St. Roch
Market revival, economic sustainability of the St. Claude Ave Main St
and the Master Planning process.

This is not a Planning Meeting! Honest! Colton Art Studio (former
Colton Jr High, 2300 St. Claude Ave) will host a pot luck on Monday
26 January at 6:30pm.

Bring your Favorite New Orleans food or beverage, so we can get them
off on the right foot!

For more information call Robyn Blanpied our Manager for the St.
Claude Ave. Main St. @ (504) 616.7637


Contact Info : Robyn Blanpied Manager for the St. Claude Ave. Main St. (504) 616.7637
NBA action in the New Orleans Arena


Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Young cancer survivors preparing for higher education may be eligible for scholarships from the Mid-South Division of the American Cancer Society.

The Society’s Mid-South Division will award $1,000 scholarships to eligible individuals who have fought cancer and are attending an accredited university, college or vocational/technical school. Awards for the 2009-2010 academic year will be announced in April 2009.

“Childhood cancer survivors have faced incredible challenges and overcome them,” said Angel Strange, quality of life director for the Mid-South Division of the American Cancer Society. “Awarding these scholarships is our way of saying congratulations on winning your fight and keep up the good work.”

To be eligible, applicants must be under 25, have had a cancer diagnosis before age 21 and be a resident of Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Kentucky, Mississippi, Tennessee, or Floyd or Clark counties in Indiana and a United States citizen. Candidates must also have a GPA of at...

Contact Info : Jewel Bush 504-219-2272 obtain an application, call 1-800-ACS-2345 or visit www.cancer.org/midsouthnews Email : jewel.m.bush@cancer.org Url: http://www.cancer.org/midsouthnews
WHY:
One night soon after the tragic murder of Wendy Byrnes in the French Quarter, a friend of Wendy's was mugged in the Marigny. Concerned friends sent out text messages to others warning them of the specific area to avoid and to be careful in general - and urging everyone to pass the message along. Ten copies of the same text message and three phone calls later, the idea to set up an SMS Crime Alert Network was born, with the intention of warning as many people as possible of recent and/or in-progress crimes without inundating anyone with multiple copies of the same message.


WHAT:

An SMS (text message) based Crime Alert notification network allowing community members to warn other community members of recent and/or in-progress crimes. Timely warnings will help community members steer clear of "hot spots", alert people of suspicious characters to watch out for, help track stolen vehicles and other items and further track crimes. Unfortunately the public officials i...

Email : admin@nolacrimealerts.com <admin@nolacrimealerts.com> Url: http://nolacrimealerts.com/
CASA Car Raffle Tickets on Sale Now!

Win Your Choice of a 2009 Mazda Miata or a

2009 Pontiac Solstice, plus other exciting

prizes! Go to www.casacarraffle.org to order tickets,

or call Youth Service Bureau, (985) 893-2570.

Only 3,000 Raffle Tickets will be sold!
Raffle Tickets are $25 each. Drawing will be held at Chef Soiree on Sunday March 15th, 2009 at 8 pm.
Winner need not be present to win.


Grand Prize: Your choice of either a 2009 Mazda Miata or a 2009 Pontiac Solstice!

Many other great prizes!



Contact Info : (985) 893-2570 Lorayne Martinsen Executive Assistant Youth Service Bureau 430 N. New Hampshire Covington, LA 70433 (985) 893-2570 Email : lmartinsen@ysbworks.com Url: http://www.casacarraffle.org:80/
Effective today, the offices of Orleans Parish District Attorney Leon A. Cannizzaro, Jr. will operate out of two locations:1340 Poydras Street, Suite 700 (Amoco Building); and 2601 Tulane Avenue, 10th Floor (Tulane Towers).




Operating hours for both locations are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.




Contact Information




Poydras Location

(504) 822-2414




Tulane Location

(504) 309-8035


Contact Info : Contact Information Poydras Location (504) 822-2414 Tulane Location (504) 309-8035 Email : cnkilleen@cityofno.com
Military Support Organization Plans Party for Deployed Louisiana Troops

For the second year in a row, Soldiers' Angels volunteers in Louisiana are sending Mardi Gras to deployed soldiers. This year, the supported unit will be the 244th Louisiana Guard out of Hammond, which is currently deployed to Iraq. If enough items are gathered, an additional Guard unit will be added.


Last year Louisiana Soldiers' Angels leader Greta Perry led a small-scale support effort, sending decorations and party supplies to the Louisiana Guard HSC 769th Engineering Battalion, deployed to Iraq. Operation Mardi Gras 2009 is being conducted in conjunction with the Louisiana Guard Family Readiness Support Assistant Anglia (Nikki) Ganey, and the goal is to send each one of the 320 soldiers in the 244th a box of Mardi Gras cheer.


Supporters around the country are encouraged to assemble a box of Mardi Gras cheer (U.S. Postal Service flat-rate boxes and APO form 29767-A are recommended). Suggested items...

Contact Info : 626-529-5114 To send a box, email greta@soldiersangels.org or call (985)807-4805 for the mailing address. Shipping deadline is February 7. For more information, see www.soldiersangelsla.org. Email : GretaPerry@gmail.com Url: http://www.soldiersangelsla.org/
There is a new Lunch Menu at 7 on Fulton

Soups and Salads
Seafood Gumbo



French Onion Soup




Mix Greens Salad




Endive Salad




Grilled Salmon Salad


Blackened Chicken Salad

Appetizers
Oyster Rockefeller



Fried Calamari




Barbequed Shrimp




Cheese Plate




7 on Fulton Mini Burgers




Fried Haricot Verts


Entrees and Sandwiches
Couchon de Lait



Grilled Ham & Cheese




Shrimp or Oyster & Andouille Po'Boy




Classic Burger




Seven Burger




Flame Grilled Rib eye




Shrimp Pasta




Chef's Vegetable Pasta




Louisiana Catch of the Day



Still voted one of the best restaurants in New Orleans

Come in and try our new items

Hours of Operation Monday through Friday Breakfast 7am-10am Lunch 11:30am-2pm Dinner 6pm-10pm

Saturday and Sunday Breakfast 7am-11am Lunch 11:30am-2pm Dinner 6pm-10pm
For Reservations call 525-7555
Located at 701 Convention Cente...

Contact Info : For Reservations call 525-7555 Located at 701 Convention Center Blvd New Orleans, La 70130 Url: http://www.7onfulton.com
Fabulous Fashions for Your Wedding...
View the latest and greatest styles for your wedding, visit over 100 different vendors, enjoy live entertainment and let us inspire you to create a wedding as unique and wonderful as you two.

The FAMOUS Weddings In Style CAKE PULL, HONEYMOON GIVEAWAY & 100'S OF PRIZES!
• Photo Sessions • Romantic Dinners • Stay at One of New Orleans' Finest Boutique Hotels • Make-up Sessions • Housewares • Cakes & Flowers...... • And More!

Buy your tickets on-line now for $10 and have them waiting at the registration desk for you and your guests.

J W Marriott
614 Canal St


Contact Info : Christine Breaux Publisher MAS Publication, LLC Weddings In Style Magazine 504.525.2743 http://www.weddingsmagazines.com Email : maspublication@bellsouth.net <maspublication@bellsouth.net> Url: http://www.alizondesign.com/JW_tix.html
Ok Crafters. It's Mardi gras Time. That means it's time again for the Krewe do Craft to march. We will once again be marching down (part) of St. Charles Ave. on Sunday Feb. 22. Last year we were the hit of Mardi Gras, and I expect the same. But seriously, we did make a name for ourselves, and did get a lot of publicity. So what do we
need?
We need you. We pride ourselves on creating handmade costumes and handmade throws. So it?s time to get to work. This year's
theme Alice in Craftyland. That's right, we need Alice's, White Rabbits, cards, Cheshire cats, Queens?and the king. Or be creative
and create a less well known character. We also need your handmade throws, but understand using recycled beads as filler. Some should
have something to do with Alice in Craftyland?teacups, cards, rabbits
(none live please).
As for cost?we still don?t know, but we hope less than $20. The more
that join, the less it is. If you are interested, email me.
inexplic...

Email : inexplicableconfetti@gmail.com <inexplicableconfetti@gmail.com>
You don't have to have a sister Kate or even know the 1920s jazz novelty tune to shimmy until you drop...pounds, that is, and get in top physical condition through the ancient art of belly dance.

And now north shore women of all ages can explore this long revered art of body expression at the new All Points Belly Dance Studio near Mandeville operated by certified teacher Leigh "Safira" Dokos.

Dokos, 30, who lives in Old Mandeville, opened her studio during the first week of November, 2008, at 1970 Surgi Drive off Louisiana 59 north
of Mandeville.

"Belly dancing is one of the world's most recognized methods of attaining superb physical fitness for women by exercise techniques that tone and shape all areas of the body including those that pose the most problems over the years,'' Dokos said.

Dokos herself discovered the benefits of belly dance in an effort to get back in shape after the birth of her son and in 2006 received her
instructor certific...

Contact Info : Studio Located At: 1970 Surgi Drive Mandeville, Louisiana 70448 Mailing Address: All Points Belly Dance P.O. Box 1412 Mandeville, Louisiana 70448 Phone: 985-264-4345 Email: info @ allpointsbellydance.com Email : info @ allpointsbellydance.com Url: http://www.allpointsbellydance.com/
Chef/Owner Glen Hogh is pleased to announce that beginning today Vega Tapas Café, located at 2051 Metairie Road in Old Metairie, will open for lunch Monday thru Friday from 11:30am until 2pm. Vega will still offer some of Hogh’s signature tapas dishes, but will feature a few entrée salads and a couple of sandwich plates options that are ideal for lunchtime.

“For years, I’ve received customer requests to open for lunch, so the time has finally arrived,” said Hogh. “I reached the point where I have a terrific, dedicated and talented staff to cover both day and night shifts, so things just fell into place,” he added. “We look forward to seeing familiar faces and hope that by extending our hours of operation, we’ll attract many new customers, too.”

New lunch salads include:
Roasted Beet Salad with baby spinach, candied walnuts and goat cheese tossed in curried vinaigrette; Crispy Oyster Caesar with Serrano over romaine tossed in house-made Caesar dressing; and Mediterranean chicken ...

Contact Info : Contact Cheryl Lemoine 504-782-2410 Email : clemoine@vivanola.com Url: http://www.vegatapascafe.com/
French Quarter and Marigny Triangle
Resident & Business Coalition Against Crime

When: Thursday, January 29, 2009
10:30 AM

Where: Omni Royal Orleans Hotel
621 St. Louis Street (corner of Royal Street)
1st Floor, Esplanade Room

Meeting of the Minds (M.O.M.) is a coalition of French Quarter and Marigny Triangle business and residential organizations and concerned citizens working together for the common purpose of obtaining an increased level of public safety services in the French Quarter and Marigny Triangle for residents, businesses and visitors.

The high rate of crime in this area and a systemic lack of adequate safety measures provided by the City of New Orleans have provoked M.O.M. to petition the Mayor and members of the New Orleans City Council with a demand for immediate action.

Press packets available at the Press Conference will include a copy of the Petition and letter of request to the Governor, together with all attachments. Inquires should be submi...

Contact Info : CONTACT: Chuck Ransdell Phone: 504-451-8731 FAX: 504-525-4222 Email : M.O.M.fqmt@gmail.com
CERAMICS * Free Classes * Sponsored by NORD
Winter 2009 Sessions
No experience necessary


St. Bernard Center (Gentilly)
1500 Lafreniere Street
504-658-0198
Tuesdays through February 17th
1pm-3pm Adult Class
5pm-6:30pm All Ages Class
(Next 8 week session begins March 3rd)



Contact Info : Contact Pat Jolly to register 504-899-8994 for more information Email : patjolly8994 at aol.com
Free Computer Classes Begin January 27
The Community Center's current round of free computer classes will begin on January 27. Both the Tuesday night and the Thursday morning are already filled, but the next round of classes will start in March 2009. To enroll, please phone the Community Center at 504.281.2512 on or after March 2. Class size is limited to 8 members for each class with a waiting list of 4 members.

CURRENT COMPUTER CLASS SCHEDULE

Day 1: Introduction to Windows – Understanding basic Windows elements and settings (toolbars, start menu, display settings, power options, user preferences).

Day 2: Using Windows – Using Windows Explorer and common file and folder commands (find, save, move, copy, paste, delete, rename, properties).

Day 3: Word Processing I – Introduction to word processing with Microsoft Word. Basic formatting features and editing existing documents. Also printer setup.

Day 4: Word Processing II – Continuation of Microsoft Word. Creating n...

Contact Info : Community Center of St Bernard 1107 LeBeau St Arabi, Louisiana 70032 US Office 504-281-2512 Cell: 504-617-2580 Email : ccstbp@yahoo.com <ccstbp@yahoo.com>
Sharon Gannon visits New Orleans
The co-founder of Jivamukti Yoga is steps away from us, soon to be in
our presence for the first time in NOLA history.
Friday, February 27, 2009 &
Saturday, February 28, 2009
at
Swan River Yoga Castle Location
2134 Magazine st.
504.566.4922
Michele@swanriveryoga.com

Founder of Jivamukti Yoga, and Guru to 10's of thousands, Sharon
Gannon is a bold Truth revealing yogini Master in our modern world.
Enjoy 2 days with her as she introduces her new book "Yoga and
Vegetarianism", with lecture, asana, and book signing. Your attendance
will also support the consciousness and growth of New Orleans. We hope
to see you all here. www.swanriveryoga.com.
Purchase tickets now on our on-line store. Space is limited. DO NOT
MISS THE BOAT.
Right after the Friday evening portion from 6-8pm, Jai Uttal, Kirtan
Master, will be performing at 8:30 at Tulane University.
www.wildlotusyoga.com
Saturday's portion is from 10-1pm. T...

Contact Info : Swan River Yoga Castle Location 2134 Magazine st. 504.566.4922 Email : Michele@swanriveryoga.com <Michele@swanriveryoga.com> Url: http://www.wildlotusyoga.com
Uptown Square Market
When: Tuesdays / year round / rain or shine
What Time: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Where: Uptown Square parking lot, River Road at Tulane University Square




Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Host: Ariodante Gallery
Location: The Marigny Brasserie
640 Frenchmen Street
New Orleans, LA 70116 US
When: Wednesday, January 28, 5:00PM
Phone: 504-524-3233

Please join Ariodante Gallery for a special happy hour reception at the Marigny Brasserie to celebrate the opening of our most recent show of works by John Palmer in this new exhibition venue and the January birthdays for Lynne and Ruth. Stop by and celebrate with us after work on Wednesday, January 28th from 5-7 PM or stay and enjoy the food at The Marigny Brasserie 640 Frenchmen Street at Royal across from Washington Square New Orleans, Louisiana 70116 Phone: (504)945-4472 www.marignybrasserie.com For more information, contact us at 504-524-3233 or ariodante@bellsouth.net


Contact Info : Phone: 504-524-3233 contact us at 504-524-3233 or ariodante@bellsouth.net Email : ariodante@bellsouth.net Url: http://www.marignybrasserie.com
Behrman Center (Algiers)
2529 Gen. Meyer Ave
504-364-4092
Wednesdays throug February 18th
1pm-3pm Adult Class
5pm-6:30pm All Ages Class
(Next 8 week session begins March 4th)


Contact Info : Contact Pat Jolly to register 504-899-8994 for more information Email : patjolly8994 at aol.com
Wednesday, January 28, 5-8 p.m.--Mid-Week in Mid-City
• Poets & Writers poetry workshop with Jean E. Grau (6 p.m., Café)
• Cash bar (5-8 p.m., Great Hall)
• Free admission to Louisiana residents with photo identification



Contact Info : NOMA City Park, New Orleans email: enews@noma.org phone: 504-658-4100 web: http://www.noma.org Email : enews@noma.org Url: http://www.noma.org
Wednesday, January 28, 5-8 p.m.
Mid-Week in Mid-City

NOMA Mid Week
City Park
Poets & Writers poetry workshop with Jean E. Grau
(6 p.m., Café)
Cash bar (5-8 p.m., Great Hall)
Free admission to Louisiana residents with photo identification

Contact Info : 504-658-4100 Email : enews@noma.org Url: http://www.noma.org
Experience an evening of cultural indulgences at the JW Marriott Lobby
Lounge featuring works by Local Artists

Wednesday, January 28, 2009
5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Featuring:
Kerry Flanagan
(Whimsical Artist who enjoys working with Raku and acrylic paint on
salvaged wood doors)

http://thefourleafclover.etsy.com
http://kerryflanagan.blogspot.com

Live Entertainment by:
Tony Seville
(multi-instrumentalist)

Wine Tasting and complimentary Hors D'oeuvres

*Make a purchase of $1,000 or more by our Local Artist on January 28th,
and the JW Marriott will give a 1 night complimentary stay in the
Presidential Bi-Level Suite ($1,500 value)*

Lobby Bar
JW Marriott New Orleans, 614 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70130, (504)
525-6500

Parking Available at a Special Event Rate of $5 on Common Street




Contact Info : 525-6500 Url: http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5737415
STILETTO VODKA TASTING
AND
AFFORDABLE
SPANISH WINES

partysist
200 metairie road
suite 100
504-836-6939
OPEN TUESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY 11 TO 6 *
tasting times may vary
WEDNESDAY'S TIL 8 PM

Contact Info : 504-836-6939 Url: http://www.partysist.com/
NBA action in the New Orleans Arena


Exhibition Featuring Pre-Civil War Photographs of New Orleans
The Historic New Orleans Collection

A Closer Look: The Antebellum Photographs of Jay Dearborn
Edwards, 1858-1861,
an exhibition featuring photographs of old New Orleans

Through February 20, 2009

Tuesday-Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Sunday, 10:30
a.m.-4:30 p.m.

WHERE: Williams Gallery, The Historic New Orleans Collection
533 Royal Street, French Quarter


HOW: Free and open to the public; call (504) 523-4662 or visit
www.hnoc.org <http://www.hnoc.org/ > for details.




EVERY WEDNESDAY
COMPLIMENTARTY
WINE and COCKTAIL TASTINGS
AT PARTYSIST
200 METAIRIE ROAD
SUITE 100
6 TO 8



Chef/Owner Glen Hogh is pleased to announce that beginning today Vega Tapas Café, located at 2051 Metairie Road in Old Metairie, will open for lunch Monday thru Friday from 11:30am until 2pm. Vega will still offer some of Hogh’s signature tapas dishes, but will feature a few entrée salads and a couple of sandwich plates options that are ideal for lunchtime.

“For years, I’ve received customer requests to open for lunch, so the time has finally arrived,” said Hogh. “I reached the point where I have a terrific, dedicated and talented staff to cover both day and night shifts, so things just fell into place,” he added. “We look forward to seeing familiar faces and hope that by extending our hours of operation, we’ll attract many new customers, too.”

New lunch salads include:
Roasted Beet Salad with baby spinach, candied walnuts and goat cheese tossed in curried vinaigrette; Crispy Oyster Caesar with Serrano over romaine tossed in house-made Caesar dressing; and Mediterranean chicken ...

Contact Info : Contact Cheryl Lemoine 504-782-2410 Email : clemoine@vivanola.com Url: http://www.vegatapascafe.com/
Thursday, January 29, 2009
PRESS CONFERENCE

French Quarter and Marigny Triangle

Resident & Business Coalition Against Crime



When: Thursday, January 29, 2009

10:30 AM



Where: Omni Royal Orleans Hotel

621 St. Louis Street (corner of Royal Street)

1st Floor, Esplanade Room



Meeting of the Minds (M.O.M.) is a coalition of French Quarter and Marigny Triangle business and residential organizations and concerned citizens working together for the common purpose of obtaining an increased level of public safety services in the French Quarter and Marigny Triangle for residents, businesses and visitors.



The high rate of crime in this area and a systemic lack of adequate safety measures provided by the City of New Orleans have provoked M.O.M. to petition the Mayor and members of the New Orleans City Council with a demand for immediate action.



Press packets available at the Press Conference will include a copy of the Petition and letter of reques...

Contact Info : CONTACT: Chuck Ransdell Phone: 504-451-8731 FAX: 504-525-4222 Email : M.O.M.fqmt@gmail.com
LOUISIANA APPLESEED and APPLESEED invite you The Good Apple Gala

Thursday, January 29, 2009 Muriel’s Jackson Square 810 Chartres Street New Orleans, Louisiana

Patron Party at 6:30 pm
Reception 7:30 – 9:30 pm

SPECIAL GUESTS
Mary Matalin James

Contact Info : Christy Kane Executive Director 909 Poydras Street Suite 1550 New Orleans, LA 70112 Phone:504.561.1046 http://louisiana.appleseednetwork.org Email : ckane@appleseednetwork.org Url: http://louisiana.appleseednetwork.org
2007 Pulitzer Prize Finalist

January 14-Feb 8

Southern Rep
333 Canal Street
504-522-6545


The Bingo Parlour presents Clint Maedgen with Strings. Clint focuses on vocal ballads and instrumentals.


Le Chat Noir

715 St. Charles Avenue

Box Office 581-5812



Contact Info : Box Office 581-5812 Information and online tickets www.cabaretlechatnoir.com Url: http://www.cabaretlechatnoir.com
Chef/Owner Glen Hogh is pleased to announce that beginning today Vega Tapas Café, located at 2051 Metairie Road in Old Metairie, will open for lunch Monday thru Friday from 11:30am until 2pm. Vega will still offer some of Hogh’s signature tapas dishes, but will feature a few entrée salads and a couple of sandwich plates options that are ideal for lunchtime.

“For years, I’ve received customer requests to open for lunch, so the time has finally arrived,” said Hogh. “I reached the point where I have a terrific, dedicated and talented staff to cover both day and night shifts, so things just fell into place,” he added. “We look forward to seeing familiar faces and hope that by extending our hours of operation, we’ll attract many new customers, too.”

New lunch salads include:
Roasted Beet Salad with baby spinach, candied walnuts and goat cheese tossed in curried vinaigrette; Crispy Oyster Caesar with Serrano over romaine tossed in house-made Caesar dressing; and Mediterranean chicken ...

Contact Info : Contact Cheryl Lemoine 504-782-2410 Email : clemoine@vivanola.com Url: http://www.vegatapascafe.com/
Friday, January 30, 2009
2007 Pulitzer Prize Finalist

January 14-Feb 8

Southern Rep
333 Canal Street
504-522-6545


The Gathering, BlueStone Ministries, and the Community Center of St Bernard are pleased to announce that they will be distributing a variety of home décor items, including sofas, rugs, lamps, pillows, and comforters, to low-income residents on Friday, January 30, 2009.

Anyone who wishes to participate in this free event must be registered with the Community Center's Mustard Seed Distribution Program, which serves low-income residents. The Mustard Seed Program requires proof of residency, proof of identification and proof of income for all family members in order to complete the enrollment process. More details are available at http://www.ccstb.org/mustardseed or by phoning the Community Center at 504-281-2512.

Residents who are not already registered with the Mustard Seed Program, or those who need to provide additional documentation in order to complete their enrollment, should contact Mustard Seed Coordinator Jason Horwitz at the Community Center of St Bernard, 1107 LeBeau St,...

Contact Info : Community Center 504-281-2512 Email : Community_Center_of_St_Bernard@mail.vresp.com <Community_Center_of_St_Bernard@mail.vresp.com> Url: http://www.ccstb.org/mustardseed
Friday Free For All January 30th, 6 to 8pm
Gabe from Select will be pouring great new wines from Argentina while Chef Dan Esses dishing up some South American tapas (I heard a rumor about beef and chimichurri sauce and other delicious plates for $3 to $5) Dan has been making the rounds in the neighborhood lately and most recently was the executive chef at Marigny Brassierie and Bank Cafe, He was also voted as one of 6 chefs to watch from NOLA.com. Don’t miss this fun, free event with great wine, food, people watching and a little tango music to keep you in the mood!
Free

Swirl Wines 3143 Ponce de Leon New Orleans, LA Phone: 304-0635 | Fax: 304-0644 Hours: 11am to 8-ish Monday to Saturday Closed Sunday



Contact Info : Phone: 304-0635 Email : beth@swirlinthecity.com
WHO: The Louisiana Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

WHAT: Help us Zydeco our way to finding a cure, a night of entertainment benefiting The
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

WHEN: Friday, January 30th, 6-10pm
Open bar, 6-7pm
Music, 7-10pm, featuring Sunpie Barnes & the Louisiana Sunspots performing with Frenchy, Performance painter (painting to be auctioned at the end of the evening)

WHERE: Republic New Orleans
828 South Peters Street
New Orleans, Louisiana

WHY: The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is the world’s largest voluntary health organization dedicated to its mission: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families.

Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door. To purchase tickets, please visit www.noyc.org


Contact Info : Loree LeBoeuf information, please call 504-352-5007 Email : loree.leboeuf@lls.org
The Louisiana Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society asks New Orleans to help us Zydeco our way to finding a cure

6-10pm
Open bar, 6-7pm
Music, 7-10pm, featuring Sunpie Barnes & the Louisiana Sunspots performing with Frenchy, Performance painter (painting to be auctioned at the end of the evening)

Republic New Orleans 828 South Peters Street New Orleans, Louisiana



An original Burlesque Soap Opera at the Backyard Ballroom - 3519 St Claude Ave - 473-6819
Jan 30, 31 and Feb 6 - 9PM
Preceded by Powerful Poetry from Chuck Perkins at 7 PM. Buy individual tickets or save with a combo ticket.

Contact Info : Otter - 473-6819
Friday, January 30 through Saturday, January 31
Presented by New Orleans Ballet Association
Call 504.522.0996, ext 201 to order

Freda Lupin Memorial Hall, NOCCA

Co-presented with The NOCCA Institute

Almost overnight, Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet has stepped up to become one of the most dynamic forces on the dance scene. Under the leadership of former Alvin Ailey dancer Benoit-Swan Pouffer, this 17-member company offers audiences a thrilling dance adventure where daring athletic movement integrates ballet with contemporary and popular styles.

“These Cedar Lake dancers are, without exception, extraordinarily gifted… the strong, cohesive dancing in these carefully contrasted vignettes won me over.” New York Post

Friday, January 30, 2009 @ 8:00 pm buy tickets
Saturday, January 31, 2009 @ 8:00 pm buy tickets




Contact Info : Call for tickets: (504) 522-0996, Ext. 201, Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 2. IN PERSON Visit NOBA's offices: One Lee Circle, New Orleans, LA 70130 during business hours, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday and Friday 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Url: http://www.nobadance.com/20052006season.cfm
Friday, Jan 30 8pm: The New Orleans BINGO! Show returns to Le Chat Noir.


Le Chat Noir

715 St. Charles Avenue

Box Office 581-5812

Information and online tickets www.cabaretlechatnoir.com




Contact Info : Box Office 581-5812 Information and online tickets www.cabaretlechatnoir.com Url: http://www.cabaretlechatnoir.com
NBA action in the New Orleans Arena


The Louisiana State Museum and the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club present From Tramps to Kings:Zulu 100 Years, a yearlong exhibit exploring the origins, unique Carnival traditions, and cultural and civic contributions of Zulu from 1909 to the present.

From Tramps to Kings features more than 100 seldom-seen treasures loaned by Zulu members, as well as artifacts from the Museum, the Historic New Orleans Collection, Tulane University, and other sources.
Highlights of the show include a ballroom tableau of 14 former Zulu Kings and Queens in bejeweled costumes and elaborate headdresses, and all seven of Zulu’s comic parade characters such as the Big Shot of Africa, the Witch Doctor, and the Ambassador. The origins and development of these trademark figures are explored in photographs and personal memorabilia.
Also featured are rare sound recordings and a personal letter by Louis Armstrong describing his historic reign as Zulu King in 1949. “We really did pitch a boogie woogie,” Ar...

Contact Info : Arthur M. Smith Director, Marketing & Communications Louisiana State Museum 504.568.6867 asmith@crt.la.us.gov Clarence Becknell Zulu Historian Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club 504.615.8655 Clarence.becknell@us.army.mil Email : asmith@crt.la.us.gov Url: http://www.trampstokings.com
Eric Asher Show “Inside New Orleans”
12 noon to 3pm WIST 690AM
2:30pm to 3pm Event Highlights from LaFete News
Featuring Frank Stansbury
Eric’s show can be heard Monday thru Friday 12 noon to 3pm



Hungry? Thirsty? New Orleans: The Lowdown on Where the Real People Eat and Drink! (Paperback)
by Kaelin Burns (Editor)

Written by witty locals such as Ian McNulty, Emilie Bahr and Stephanie
Hepburn, the recently released "Hungry? Thirsty? New Orleans" is a great
foodie reference for tourists and locals alike.*Hungry? Thirsty? New
Orleans: The Lowdown on Where the Real People Eat and Drink *


Contact Info : Kaelin Burns Email : kaelin@hungrycityguides.com Url: http://www.amazon.com/Hungry-Thirsty-New-Orleans-Lowdown/dp/1893329488/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=12319
All Shook Up
Directed by Gary Rucker
Choreography by Kelly Fouchi

January 16- February 8, 2009
Fridays & Saturdays at 8pm,
Sundays at 2pm



All Shook Up is a jukebox musical featuring the music of the classic rock star Elvis Presley, with a book by Joe DiPietro. The story is based on the plot of William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night.

It's not a biographical revue. It takes place in 1955, somewhere in middle America, where one girl's dream and a surprise visit from a mysterious leather-jacketed, guitar-playing stranger help a small town to discover the magic of romance and the power of rock & roll.

616 Saint Peter Street
New Orleans, LA 70116
504-522-2081


Contact Info : 504-522-2081 Url: http://www.lepetittheatre.com/
Chef/Owner Glen Hogh is pleased to announce that beginning today Vega Tapas Café, located at 2051 Metairie Road in Old Metairie, will open for lunch Monday thru Friday from 11:30am until 2pm. Vega will still offer some of Hogh’s signature tapas dishes, but will feature a few entrée salads and a couple of sandwich plates options that are ideal for lunchtime.

“For years, I’ve received customer requests to open for lunch, so the time has finally arrived,” said Hogh. “I reached the point where I have a terrific, dedicated and talented staff to cover both day and night shifts, so things just fell into place,” he added. “We look forward to seeing familiar faces and hope that by extending our hours of operation, we’ll attract many new customers, too.”

New lunch salads include:
Roasted Beet Salad with baby spinach, candied walnuts and goat cheese tossed in curried vinaigrette; Crispy Oyster Caesar with Serrano over romaine tossed in house-made Caesar dressing; and Mediterranean chicken ...

Contact Info : Contact Cheryl Lemoine 504-782-2410 Email : clemoine@vivanola.com Url: http://www.vegatapascafe.com/
Saturday, January 31, 2009
2007 Pulitzer Prize Finalist

January 14-Feb 8

Southern Rep
333 Canal Street
504-522-6545


Saturday Market, January 31, 2009 | 8 am - 12 pm
Downtown New Orleans | Corner of Magazine and Girod Street
Join us on two wheels rather than four to participate in our Crescent City Cycles celebration of human power over horsepower. R.U.B.A.R.B., a community bike shop in the Upper 9th Ward, will demonstrate how to fix flat tires for all interested market shoppers and our special guests, the Iberville Community Center Boys & Girls Club. After patching a flat or learning about bike parts at our mini market bike shop, swing by the Welcome Tent for info on bike safety and bike advocacy projects around town, including the Metro Bike Coalition, NOLAcycle and the Brydum Tandem Project. And keep your ears perked. We're raffling off patch kits every 15 minutes between 9:30-11:30am, so be sure to fill out a door prize slip. Finally, we'll have free hot chicory coffee, iced tea or water for anyone who pedaled to market. Just let us know as we’re filling your re-usable bottle or cup and the dri...

Contact Info : contact us marketumbrella.org 200 Broadway Avenue, Suite 107 New Orleans, LA 70118, USA Telephone: (504) 861.4485 Facsimile: (504) 861.4489 E-mail: admin@marketumbrella.org Email : admin@marketumbrella.org Url: http://www.crescentcityfarmersmarket.org/index.php?page=recipe-of-the-week
At a time when many are losing health insurance due to layoffs or changes in job status, a Tulane University medical student is making it easier for families to find information about free health clinics in the area.

Second year medical student Richard Brucker created NolaFreeHealthCare.com, an online listing of New Orleans area clinics that offer free or low-cost medical care to those who don’t have insurance and can’t afford health care. The listing, which is also distributed via paper pamphlets at area homeless shelters and community centers, includes each clinic’s hours of operation, cost of health care, population served and the types of medical care offered at the facility.

“With the economy in a recession, people are struggling with health care costs and feel like they don’t have access to care,” Brucker says. “I want people to know that there are resources out there for them so that they can get the medical help they need.”

The listing was created more than a year ago ...

Contact Info : Keith Brannon Phone: 504-862-8789 kbrannon@tulane.edu Url: http://NolaFreeHealthCare.com
Tulane University Law Students Offer Free Assistance During Tax Season

Students at the Tulane University School of Law are offering free assistance with income tax filing to qualified individuals and families. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program at Tulane Law School will be held at 6329 Freret St., between Calhoun and Broadway, in Weinmann Hall, Room 151, every Saturday from Feb. 7 through Apr. 11 (EXCEPT for Feb. 21 and Apr. 4) between 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Clients will be assisted on a first come, first served basis. The last client will be seen at 3:30 p.m. No appointments are accepted.

The law students will file 1040EZ, 1040A and 1040 forms for people with low to moderate income -- generally, $42,000 and below -- who cannot prepare their own tax returns. There is no charge for this service. Interested persons may call the Tulane Law School VITA information line at (504) 862-3518 to hear this information.

Potential clients should bring all relevant information i...

Contact Info : Kathryn Hobgood Phone: 504-865-5229 khobgood@tulane.edu Email : khobgood@tulane.edu
The Tulane University School of Architecture and Dean Kenneth Schwartz will host “Preservation Matters,” a public symposium on the future of preservation education in New Orleans on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009 in the Kendall Cram room of the Lavin-Bernick Center for University Life. The daylong symposium will begin at 9 a.m. with a keynote speech by Architectural Record editor-in-chief Robert Ivy, an alumnus of the Tulane School of Architecture.

“Preservation Matters” will examine the contemporary role of preservation in a rebuilding city, and will address the present and future role of preservation as a strategy and philosophy at the School of Architecture. Tulane professor Eugene Cizek, long a leader in preservation studies at the school, also will be honored for his many achievements.

The daylong symposium will feature panel discussions on issues such as preservation of monuments and places, of neighborhood and social capital, sustainability, education, international issues of pre...

Contact Info : Kathryn Hobgood Phone: 504-865-5229 Email : khobgood@tulane.edu Url: http://architecture.tulane.edu/
On Saturday, January 31st, at 10 in the morning, we will gather at the
statue of Martin Luther King (MLK and S. Claiborne) to hear the dreams
of our citizens. From there, we will march to the place of the meeting
of the minds, where we will discuss how to make Martin Luther King
Boulevard a Neighborhood of Nonviolence and a Street of Peace. If we
concentrate all our peace ideas, thoughts and actions on the
surrounding community, Martin Luther King Boulevard
will stand as a glimmering monument of hope through out the city, the
nation and the world.

In the meeting, we want for our circle to be a collection of preachers
and poets, artist and philosophers, mothers and fathers, saints and
sufferers, wandering youth and future leaders. At our gathering, we
want to see the Beloved Community come alive right there before us.

We at United for Peace in New Orleans would like to give our all to
the dream of peace so we will make our art the start of building ...

Contact Info : Call or email Charles Anderson for a flyer of the event. Cell: (908) 328-7956 E-mail: chuckoanderson25@yahoo.com Email : chuckoanderson25@yahoo.com <chuckoanderson25@yahoo.com>
Arts Market of New Orleans, Palmer Park

The monthly open air festival of creativity hosted by the Arts Council
of New Orleans featuring over 100 regional artists, live music, and good
food. In the Kids Tent, Calliope Puppets perform Fit for a King: Tales
of Ridiculous Royalty at 10:30 am; make a Mardi Gras Hat after the show!
In the Music Tent- Wild Tchoupitoulas Mardi Gras Indians at 1:00 pm;
followed by the Kat Walker Quartet at 2:30 pm. The New Orleans Krewe of
Pirate Wenches will be volunteering for the artists in full costume
throughout the day.

Saturday, January 31st, 10 am- 4 pm. Free. Visit
artscouncilofneworleans.org or call 504.523. 1465.



Contact Info : Michelle Levine, Arts Market Manager Arts Council of New Orleans 818 Howard Avenue, Suite 300 Phone 504-523-1465 Direct 504.373.6332 Fax 504-529-2430 Url: http://artscouncilofneworleans.org
Make Mardi Gras magic in your home this Carnival
season with fun creations by over 100 regional artists and crafters at
the Arts Market of New Orleans. On Saturday, January 31st from 10 am
to 4 pm in lovely Palmer Park- see everything from paintings,
ceramics, and glasswork to jewelry, photography, and printmaking
inspired by New Orleans crown cultural celebration.

Presented by the Arts Council of New Orleans, the Arts Market is an
open air festival of creativity held the last Saturday of every month
in Palmer Park (located at the corner of South Claiborne and South
Carrollton Avenues). The Arts Market of New Orleans is a free event
featuring local art, live music showcasing New Orleans unique musical
heritage, food and beverage booths, and a Kids Tent with children's
performance and creative crafts.

Jenny Koelbel, regularly sells her work at the Arts Market, will
feature paintings (see below) "that give an elegant twist to the image
of...

Contact Info : 504.523.1465 Url: http://artscouncilofneworleans.org
New Orleans Masks showing at Palmer Park
Come check out our wearable art...
Masks and other carnival wear created by
native New Orleanians Ann and Laura Guccione...
Saturday, January 31, 2009
10:00am - 4:00pm
Palmer Park
S. Carrollton at S. Claiborne Ave.
New Orleans, LA


Email : neworleansmasks@gmail.com
Studio Workshop Series: D.I.Y. Costumes
Saturday, January 31, 2009

10:00 a.m. -3:00 p.m.

LCM is kicking off a new series of inspired art programs with a six hour Do-It-Yourself costume workshop. We have colorful fabrics, trims and even crazy materials like bubble wrap and more! Children can even bring special items from home to inspire their crafty creation. Drop off your child with a bag lunch!
Register online at www.lcm.org or call (504) 523-1357 for more information.


Member: $25
Non-Member: $35



Contact Info : (504) 523-1357 for more information. Url: http://www.lcm.org
Kids Program with the Treme Brass Band
11:00 – 12:00 p.m.
Children are invited to bring their own instruments and participate with members of the Treme Brass Band in this hour long performance.
Navy Band New Orleans 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Join the Navy for a day and experience the sounds of their New Orleans style brass band for 1 set and their swinging jazz combo for another set.

These activities are free and open to the public and will take place in the park’s VisitorCenter at 916 N. Peters Street, unless specified. The Visitor Center is the site of programs and music performances relating to the origins, development and progression of America’s original art form – jazz. For more information, call 504-589-4841, Tuesday through Saturday, or visit us online at www.nps.gov/jazz.


Contact Info : For more information, call 504-589-4841 Url: http://www.nps.gov/jazz
Maple Street Children's Book Shop will have a book signing with
Coletter Le Blanc Tatum
signing MARDI GRAS AN ALPHABET PARADE Saturday January 31 from
11a.m. til 1 p.m..
Refreshments ( king cake, cookies, juice, and soft drinks) are
complimentary.
7529 Maple Street. 504/861-2105.


Contact Info : 504/861-2105
Author Anita Prieto will welcome Mardi Gras with her new children’s book, Timothy Hubble and the King Cake Party. Prieto will be present to sign copies of her book on the following occasions. Please join us for these fun and festive events!

January 31/Saturday

11:00-2:00 pm

Playville
1505 N. Highway 190
Covington, LA 70433

tel: (985) 893-1000





February 7/Saturday

2:00-4:00 pm

Barnes & Noble Booksellers
1601 B Westbank Expressway
Harvey, LA 70058

tel: (504) 263-1146





February 10/Tuesday
10:30-12:30

Barnes & Noble, Mandeville

3414 Hwy 190 Ste 10

Mandeville, LA 70471



February 1/Sunday

2-4pm

Our Lady of Holy Cross

4123 Woodland Dr.

New Orleans, LA. 70131-7399

Tel: (504)394-7744



Contact Info : Suzanne Pfefferle, Promotion Pelican Publishing Company 1000 Burmaster St Gretna, LA 70053-2246 Phone: 504-368-1175, ext 330 Fax: 504-368-1195 Email : spfefferle@pelicanpub.com
Carnival season is upon us and I'm ready to garb you in Mardi Gras
glory! My annual house sale this weekend features a fabulous array of
2009 Cree-ations hot off the glue gun, from regal crowns and
head-turning headpieces to whimsical doll hats, frou-frou toppers and
spangly bras & bustiers.

My vintage department is also fully stocked. I've got some truly
stunning vintage costumes for men, along with scads of eye-catching
ladies' costumes and gowns. My $5 rack is bursting with omigod scores,
and DIYers can dig in my famous $1 boxes for mix-and-match costume
makings.

CREE'S CHEAP CHIC *MARDI GRAS* SALE
Saturday, January 31 * Sunday, February 1
12 Noon to 5 PM
3728 Laurel St. @ Peniston
Off Magazine/Tchoup btwn Louisiana/Napoleon
Or by Appointment: 504-269-3982


Contact Info : 504-269-3982
January 31, 2009

2 p.m.

location: Edward A. Johnston and Carolyn T. Pearce Tasting Room,
Southern Food and Beverage Museum

Space is limited; please rsvp with stephanie@southernfood.org


museum admission required


Chef Tenney Flynn, executive chef and co-owner of GW Fins, will prepare and sample:

Oysters on the half shell with American Sturgeon caviar and uni with mignonette sauce
Pickled oysters
Creamy oyster stew with oyster butter
Oyster and mushroom pie


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GW Fins Oyster and Mushroom Tart

3-2-1 Pastry Dough

3 lbs. Soft Flour

1 lb. Lard, Cold, Cut in ¼ inch dice

1lb. Butter, Cut in ¼ inch dice

2 cups Very Cold Water

Cut lard into flour to the texture of course crumbs
Mix in butter, leaving small pieces the size of peas
Add cold water, stir to gather – portion into 1 pound discs, dredge in the flour and refridgerate at least four hours or overnight (...

Email : stephanie@southernfood.org <stephanie@southernfood.org> Url: http://www.southernfood.org
BURLESQUE STRIPTEASE WORSKSHOP with Catherine D'Lish
Saturday, January 31, 2009
3pm
Ann Burr Dance Studio
1122 Dublin
Fee: $20


Catherine D'Lish
will teach a workshop on the slow and sensuous movements of the
age-old striptease! This will be the first in a series of burlesque
classes presented by Bustout Burlesque.

D'Lish demonstrates what can make a woman appealing, charming, and totally
feminine on the burlesque stage or in the boudoir. Beauty is something
deeper than a perfect body or flawless face. Sexiness is something
more than taking off your clothes. It's an excitement you generate, a
spark. Some women just have it, and others can develop it.D'Lish will
help you build confidence, while teaching you the all the right moves
to bring out the tantalizing temptress within. Don't miss this rare
opportunity to learn from one of the best in the business!



Contact Info : register call Bustout Burlesque at 504-975-7425 Email : rickdelaup@gmail.com
BURLESQUE STRIPTEASE WORSKSHOP with Catherine D'Lish
Saturday, January 31, 2009
3pm
Ann Burr Dance Studio
1122 Dublin
Fee: $20

Catherine D'Lish will teach a workshop on the slow and sensuous
movements of the
age-old striptease! This will be the first in a series of burlesque
classes presented by Bustout Burlesque.

D'Lish demonstrates what can make a woman appealing, charming, and
totally feminine on the burlesque stage or in the boudoir. Beauty is
something deeper than a perfect body or flawless face. Sexiness is
something more than taking off your clothes. It's an excitement you
generate, a spark. Some women just have it, and others can develop
it.D'Lish will help you build confidence, while teaching you the all
the right moves to bring out the tantalizing temptress within. Don't
miss this rare opportunity to learn from one of the best in the
business!





Contact Info : Ann Burr Dance Studio 1122 Dublin
On Saturday, January 31, the Community Center of St Bernard will hold its Second Anniversary Celebration at 1107 LeBeau Street in Arabi. This year’s event will begin with a free dinner served from 5 - 7 PM, followed by a dance featuring live music by Kirk Joseph’s Backyard Groove from 7:30 – 10 PM.

Kirk Joseph, a founding member of New Orleans' Dirty Dozen Brass Band, is an acclaimed musician who is noted for his innovative style on the sousaphone. For most people, a mention of the sousaphone conjures images of marching bands and drum cadences. But in the hands of Joseph, the instrument comes to life in ways that its namesake, John Phillip Sousa, could have hardly imagined. During his long tenure with the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Joseph developed a unique creative and stylistic approach to the sousaphone that stretched the instrument’s limits and inspired many of his fellow players.

Kirk Joseph’s Backyard Groove is an assemblage of well-known local and national musicians includin...

Contact Info : Community Center of St Bernard 1107 LeBeau St, Arabi LA 70032 504-281-2512 Email : Community_Center_of_St_Bernard@mail.vresp.com <Community_Center_of_St_Bernard@mail.vresp.com> Url: http://www.ccstb.org
ARIODANTE GALLERY
Poydras Center
650 Poydras Street
New Orleans, LA 70130 US
Saturday, January 31, 6:00PM to 8:00PM


You are invited to join ARIODANTE for a reception & viewing of the works of Louise Guidry. Saturday, January 31st 6-8 PM at a unique venue, the Poydras Center, located at 650 Poydras, New Orleans. Louise's work is incredibly vibrant and inspired by her travels abroad. A percentage of the proceeds for sales this evening will benefit our sponsor, The Tibetian Himalayan Society. We want to thank Neil Guidry and the Himalayan society for this event! For more information, contact us at
504-524-3233 or email us at revlreed@aol.com. Check out our website ariodantegallery.com or visit us at 535 Julia Street, open everyday from 10-4pm.

Contact Info : contact us at 504-524-3233 or email us at revlreed@aol.com. Check out our website ariodantegallery.com or visit us at 535 Julia Street, open everyday from 10-4pm. Email : revlreed@aol.com Url: http://ariodantegallery.com
NEXT UP in gallery
waterlines
Paintings & mixed media by david rex joyner
OPENING RECEPTION SAT., JANUARY 31, 2009
6 to 11 pm with w/ complimentary food by La Boucherie & Karaoke at 9:30



Contact Info : 3 Ring Circus Arts Education Center a 501©3 non-profit organization THE BIG TOP GALLERY 3 Ring Circus Productions 1638 Clio St., NOLA 70130 504.569.2700 – www.3RCP.com www.myspace.com/3RCP Adele – adeleborie@gmail.com Kirah – kirah_h@hotmail.com Tracy – circusart@yahoo.com Email : kirah_h@hotmail.com Url: http://www.3RCP.com
An Evening with Cambria and Chef John Besh.

Please join Cambria proprietor Barbara Banke & Winemaker Denise
Shurtleff for an evening of fine wine, extraordinary cuisine and an
intimate look at the Cambria estate.

Saturday, January 31, 2009
Restaurant August, New Orleans

6:30 pm, Cambria Wine Reception

7:00 pm, Six-course dinner prepared by celebrated Chef John Besh,
paired with Cambria Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

Festive Attire, Limited Seating
$100 / per person Restaurant August Patrons
Call 504.299.9777 for reservations.

1301 Tchoupitoulas St.,
New Orleans, LA 70130
504.299.9777







Contact Info : Festive Attire, Limited Seating $100 / per person Restaurant August Patrons Call 504.299.9777 for reservations. Email : info@chefjohnbesh.com Url: http://www.rest-august.com/
AIGA New Orleans Birthday Bash & Member's Party

Saturday, January 31, 2009
7pm - 10pm

Musee Conti Wax Museum
917 Conti St.
(504) 525-2605
New Orleans, LA 70112

Forged from the ranks of veteran ADDA members, AIGA New Orleans was
conceived and birthed back in the sweltering summer months right
before the turn of the century. A few brave souls undertook this
daunting task, and thankfully for us they did, because our chapter has
grown significantly and continues to evolve in new and exciting ways.

Members and non-members alike are welcome to join us for a night of
eating, drinking and reminiscing.

We'll have a DJ, a historical retrospective of graphic design in
southern Louisiana, raffles for exceedingly sweet schwag, birthday
cake and more! We're also going to have commemorative t-shirts and
posters for sale which were designed by local artist, Erik Kiesewetter
- http://www.erikbelowsealevel.com.

The deal is...
Members: Free
Non-Mem...

Contact Info : 504-525-2605 Url: http://e2ma.net/go/1652230009/1498240/55022537/goto:neworleans.aiga.org/events/2009/01/24656297
What: The Elixir of Love an opera by Gaetano Donizetti

Who: Presented by Loyola Opera Theatre

When: Jan. 31, at 7:30 p.m., and Feb. 1, at 3 p.m.

Where: Roussel Performance Hall, located in Loyola’s Communications/Music Complex

Tickets: $40 for reserved seating, $25 for general admission and $10 for all students, children and Loyola faculty and staff. Tickets can be purchased online at www.montage.loyno.edu or by calling the Loyola Box Office at (504) 865-2074.





Loyola Opera Theatre performs Donizetti’s comedy “The Elixir of Love” and celebrates retirement of community icon

(NEW ORLEANS) – Melody and magic meet in Loyola University New Orleans Opera Theatre’s presentation of Donizetti’s comic opera, “The Elixir of Love.” Stage director David Morelock and music director Carol Rausch will lead the cast and live orchestra in two performances on Jan. 31, at 7:30 p.m., and Feb. 1, at 3 p.m., in Roussel Performance Hall located in the Communications/Music Complex...

Contact Info : Loyola Box Office at (504) 865-2074. contact Sean Snyder in Loyola’s Office of Public Affairs at smsnyder@loyno.edu or call (504) 861-5882. Email : smsnyder@loyno.edu Url: http://www.montage.loyno.edu
BROWN! improv presents "OH YEAH, LAUGH AT THIS!"
why not ?
Saturday, January 31, 2009 at 9:00pm
PJs COFFEE - ELMWOOD
MOUNES Street
Harahan, LA

join KENNETH LaFRANCE, PH FRED, KELLI ROSHER, and JONATHAN "KLYE"
CHRISTENSEN for another night of improvised merriment.

NEW ORLEANS oldest runnng improv and we ain't goin' anywhere. So there!



Saturday, Jan 31, 9pm: The New Orleans BINGO! Show returns to Le Chat Noir.

Le Chat Noir

715 St. Charles Avenue

Box Office 581-5812

Information and online tickets www.cabaretlechatnoir.com






Contact Info : Box Office 581-5812 Information and online tickets www.cabaretlechatnoir.com Url: http://www.cabaretlechatnoir.com
PARAPLEX Paranormal Complex
4800 Canal St. * New Orleans * LA * 70119
Observatory - Lab - Museum

In the heart of New Orleans, America’s most haunted city, the PARAPLEX prepares for it’s grand opening Saturday, January 24, 2009 with the world’s first--of-its-kind, multi-million dollar paranormal complex attraction. The PARAPLEX will offer locals, tourists and conventioneers a completely unique, unusual and exciting all-sense experience while delving into the mysterious world of the paranormal. The high tech paranormal complex will include paranormal art galleries, hands-on interactive psychic testing exhibits, a simulated séance room , a Ghost Experience Simulator and its own on-site theater for workshops, documentaries and feature film screenings. The PARAPLEX is located throughout a completely remodeled, 14,000 square foot historic and haunted mansion built in the late 1800’s as a private residence and later a funeral home. “We are proud and excited to be able to add to th...

Contact Info : Ben Hulin (Paraplex Director of Marketing) Phone: (985) 502-5874 Email : benhulin@charter.net Url: http://www.paraplex.net
An original Burlesque Soap Opera at the Backyard Ballroom - 3519 St Claude Ave - 473-6819
Jan 30, 31 and Feb 6 - 9PM
Preceded by Powerful Poetry from Chuck Perkins at 7 PM. Buy individual tickets or save with a combo ticket.

Contact Info : Otter - 473-6819
Friday, January 30 through Saturday, January 31
Presented by New Orleans Ballet Association
Call 504.522.0996, ext 201 to order

Freda Lupin Memorial Hall, NOCCA

Co-presented with The NOCCA Institute

Almost overnight, Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet has stepped up to become one of the most dynamic forces on the dance scene. Under the leadership of former Alvin Ailey dancer Benoit-Swan Pouffer, this 17-member company offers audiences a thrilling dance adventure where daring athletic movement integrates ballet with contemporary and popular styles.

“These Cedar Lake dancers are, without exception, extraordinarily gifted… the strong, cohesive dancing in these carefully contrasted vignettes won me over.” New York Post

Friday, January 30, 2009 @ 8:00 pm buy tickets
Saturday, January 31, 2009 @ 8:00 pm buy tickets




Contact Info : Call for tickets: (504) 522-0996, Ext. 201, Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 2. IN PERSON Visit NOBA's offices: One Lee Circle, New Orleans, LA 70130 during business hours, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday and Friday 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Url: http://www.nobadance.com/20052006season.cfm
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