http://npnnola.com/ Recent updates BUY YOURSELF SOME PROPERTY! Click on the map for a larger view. For more information, please go to: http://civilsheriff.com/RealEstateSales.asp Ownership of property, either real estate or movables, can be jeopardized by a money judgment or by a delinquent payment on a loan. When the interests of a borrower and/or other… read more.

]]> http://npnnola.com/all_news/ CRAWFISH BOIL Saturday, May 19th Advance tickets only $25 per person. Includes Crawfish, fried fish, fixings and 2 drink tickets Tickets on sale now. Get them at the bar at Deutsches Haus 1023 Ridgewood Dr Metairie, LA 70001-6135 P: (504) 522-8014 info@deutscheshaus.org http://www.deutscheshaus.org LIMITED to first 75 No tickets will… read more.

]]> http://npnnola.com/all_news/ Jazz Fest is over but great things are still happening here in Faubourg St. John. Below are some posts from FSJNAdotORG posted over the last week: What Makes a Neighborhood Great? http://fsjna.org/2012/04/what-makes-a-neighborhood-great/ Come for coffee or come to help for a while! Help your neighbors, gab and laugh and plant… read more.

]]> http://npnnola.com/all_news/ Faubourg St. John neighbor, Vivian Cahn would like you to know that FEAST NOLA is a community dinner that unites creative, civic-minded individuals to invest in ideas and inspire action. The first FEAST is on Sunday May 20th at 6pm at the Marigny Opera House, please Reserve Your SEAT! During… read more.

]]> http://npnnola.com/all_news/ poster by Linda Landesberg Saturday, May 12 walk on over to Desmare Playground. COFFEE | RAKE | GAB | GARDEN in DESMARE PLAYGROUND Come for coffee or come to help for a while! Help your neighbors, gab and laugh and plant or rake and sweep or mulch and play. Bring… read more.

]]> http://npnnola.com/all_news/ photo and article by Charlie London The City’s SERVENOLA office will soon be providing a list of volunteer opportunities where you can make a significant difference toward winning the fight against blight. These aren’t cleanup days or media opportunities but real jobs where volunteers can make a difference. Why volunteers?… read more.

]]> http://npnnola.com/all_news/ The Mid City Cyclones AAU Basketball Organization is sponsoring its 1st Annual Golf Tournament on June 1, 2012 at City Park Golf Club. As the organization grows, the number of young boys participating in the program continues to grow as well. So this year, all funds raised will go towards… read more.

]]> http://npnnola.com/all_news/ NEW ORLEANS, LA – On Thursday, May 10, 2012, the City of New Orleans Department of Public Works will hold its second abandoned vehicle auction for 2012. The auction, located at Almonaster Auto Pound, 10200 Almonaster Avenue, will begin at 9 a.m. Vehicle preview day and buyer registration is Wednesday,… read more.

]]> http://npnnola.com/all_news/ Below is a flyer with information on the upcoming Household Hazardous Materials Collection Day. The event will be held on Saturday, May 12, 2012. This may be the only event of this type in our area this year. Please assist the city in promoting this important project by forwarding the… read more.

]]> http://npnnola.com/all_news/ The Mid-City Bayou Boogaloo Festival is hosted by the MotherShip Foundation, a non-profit (501c3) organization dedicated to encouraging social change by bringing forth a higher quality of life for all Louisiana and New Orleans residents through the promotion of arts, culture, and recreation. You are invited to become an integral… read more.

]]> http://npnnola.com/all_news/ At Fair Grinds we love the opportunity to meet new friends from all around the world and see how our community adapts good-naturedly to all of the crowds and chaos. What is with the shorts and Hawaiian shirts? Is that a uniform of some kind? Aloha from Fair Grinds! We… read more.

]]> http://npnnola.com/all_news/ Fortier Park was the recipient of another work of art! Paws on Parade | Pup-Lic Art for the benefit of the animals of the Louisiana SPCA Title: At Home with a Saint Artist: Sara Gothard The Louisiana SPCA’s Dog Day Afternoon established the state’s first dog/human walk-a-thon. It began in… read more.

]]> http://npnnola.com/all_news/ photo by Charlie London Mayor Landrieu announced today that all streetlights in the City of New Orleans will be fixed by 2013! Steps to get your streetlight fixed: 1) Call 311 with BOTH the number on the pole AND the address nearest the pole. (about 6ft up — has 2… read more.

]]> http://npnnola.com/all_news/ photos by Charlie London Good places promote sociability These are the spots where you run into people you know, where you take friends and family when you want to show them the neighborhood. These places become the heart and soul of the neighborhood because they offer people many different reasons… read more.

]]> http://npnnola.com/all_news/ From NOLA.com http://www.nola.com/jazzfest/index.ssf/2012/04/parking_vending_laws_to_be_str.html Commercial and nonprofit property owners around the Fair Grounds Race Course who charge for parking for the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival sponsored by Shell must have a permit issued by City Hall or face being shut down, Mayor Mitch Landrieu’s administration announced this week. Permits… read more.

]]> http://npnnola.com/all_news/ Judith Brown gave an impromptu performance on a porch in Faubourg St. John after the first day of Jazz Fest. Click on the photo or below to view her performance. read more.

]]> http://npnnola.com/all_news/ “It’s not about the blocked punt or the Superbowl ring. It’s about the relationships, love and what you do when you walk out of this room.” – Steve Gleason More at: http://www.teamgleason.org/about/ read more.

]]> http://npnnola.com/all_news/ Information on the Committee and Business meetings of the Orleans Parish School Board and BESE meeting items relevant to the Recovery School District – New Orleahs are available through the “OPSBrief” and “RSDigest” email alerts provided by the Eastbank Collaborative of Charter Schools, made possible by a Community IMPACT 2010… read more.

]]> http://npnnola.com/all_news/ All Louisiana charter schools, certified teachers, and students in the process of receiving certification are invited to attend the Eastbank Collaborative of Charter Schools’ 6h Annual Teachers Fair. Interested schools and teacher candidates can register online by clicking the following links: principals/recruiters or teacher candidates. Teacher candidates who pre-register will… read more.

]]> http://npnnola.com/all_news/ Friends of City Park raffle 2012 FIAT to support new entrance to Botanical Garden and Storyland While Lark in the Park, Friends of City Park’s premier fundraiser, has come and gone for another year, its goal of raising funds for the new entrance to the Botanical Garden and Storyland continues.… read more.

]]> http://npnnola.com/all_news/ Join BUILD NOW Sunday April 22 from 1-4 PM for their 4th Annual Crawfish Boil at the Build Now Model House. They’ll be celebrating the 50 houses they recently completed and the 14 homes they have under construction. Event is free and all are invited to attend and celebrate. For… read more.

]]> http://npnnola.com/all_news/ The citywide election for Councilmember at Large is April 21, 2012. read more.

]]> http://npnnola.com/all_news/ poster by Linda LandesbergThis Saturday: Vote for Councilperson-at-large then walk on over to Desmare Playground. COFFEE | RAKE | GAB | GARDEN in DESMARE PLAYGROUND Come for coffee or come to help for a while! Help your neighbors, gab and laugh and plant or rake and sweep or mulch and… read more.

]]> http://npnnola.com/all_news/ http://tulane.edu/som/tuchc/ Ruth U Fertel Tulane Community Health Center Brinton Family Health & Healing Center 711 N. Broad St, New Orleans, LA 70119 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjQSykGyR9U Join us at our OPEN HOUSE! Please join the Ruth U. Fertel / Tulane Community Health Center as we celebrate the opening of our new location! Friday,… read more.

]]> http://npnnola.com/all_news/ The Greater New Orleans Fair Housing Action Center is offering a training for landlords next Wednesday 4/18 from 6-9 PM at 2601 Tulane Ave. The training will cover a landlord’s obligations under fair housing law, and her rights and responsibilities under Louisiana landlord-tenant law (including leases, evictions, maintenance/repairs and security… read more.

]]> http://npnnola.com/all_news/ by Charlie London Michelle Kimball of the Preservation Resource Center graciously sent out info about how you can find out who lived in your home in 1940. You can also check out what the people living in your home did for a living in 1940. Jennifer Anderson posted instructions on… read more.

]]> http://npnnola.com/all_news/ http://nolanavyweek.com/ New Orleans will serve as the inaugural city in a three-year national celebration commemorating the War of 1812 and the Star-Spangled Banner. The 2012 celebration will take place April 17 – 23, 2012, featuring a colorful spectacle of ships spreading on the East Bank of the Mississippi River from… read more.

]]> http://npnnola.com/all_news/ by Charlie London If you live next to a blighted building or an overgrown lot in New Orleans your perception of the fight against blight may not be positive. But, when you consider that the City of New Orleans’ BlightStat program has received acclaim both nationally and internationally, that may… read more.

]]> http://npnnola.com/all_news/ Faubourg St. John neighbor Michel Varisco would like your help with her new project. Michel and her partner Allen Eskew would be most grateful for your support. Learn more about Michel’s project in the link below: http://www.usaprojects.org/project/shifting Michel says, “Art has the potential to expose, inform, inspire, transform and heal.… read more.

]]> http://npnnola.com/all_news/ Marin Tockman and Jamie Wine of Bike Easy are working to help coordinate the first Bike to Work Day in New Orleans. The Bike to Work Day will be hosted by Entergy and Bike Easy and takes place on Wednesday, April 11th. Ride marshalls are needed to lead bike commuters… read more.

]]> http://npnnola.com/all_news/ Several neighbors have graciously given me old newsletters and papers about Faubourg St. John. Among those papers were two unsigned articles that are fascinating historical accounts. You can see both articles by clicking on the HISTORY tab at FSJNAdotORG or just click on the link below: http://fsjna.org/happy-birthday-grand-route/ read more.

]]> http://npnnola.com/all_news/ WWL-TV posted this photo on their website of the Easter Bunny in Faubourg St. John this morning. The Easter Bunny was waving to everyone on Esplanade Avenue at today’s Crescent City Classic. FAUBOURG ST. JOHN “Where Big Dreams Grow!” read more.

]]> http://npnnola.com/all_news/ Here’s an update on what we’ve been up to, and to let you know we’ll be in the Warehouse District this weekend for Jammin’ on Julia. Neighborland and the Streetcar Thanks to everyone who helped us rally support for the St. Claude streetcar extension with over 2,200 signatures submitted to… read more.

]]> http://npnnola.com/all_news/ 1983 Residents claim the Krishnas at 2936 Esplanade Avenue have caused parking problems, committed building code violations, stripped gardens to decorate their altar and brought transients into the neighborhood with their free meal program. On September 19, 1983, the Krishnas appeared before the Board of Zoning Adjustments asking to build… read more.

]]> http://npnnola.com/all_news/ Our lives are not determined by what happens to us but by how we react to what happens, not by what life brings to us, but by the attitude we bring to life. A positive attitude causes a chain reaction of positive thoughts, events, and outcomes. It is a catalyst,… read more.

]]> http://npnnola.com/all_news/ by Charlie London Years ago, Laura went to an Anime Convention in Houston. For those of you who don’t know, it’s a get-together for those who love Japanese graphic novels and, generally all things Japanese. Since it was the Saturday before Easter, Laura dressed as a white bunny and wore… read more.

]]> http://npnnola.com/all_news/ http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2011/03/critics_call_on_new_orleans_to.htmlFROM THE INTERNET: Several years ago, New Orleans passed an ordinance to crack down on short-term rentals which aren’t licensed or approved by the city. Basically, a room at a hotel, B&B, guest house, or timeshare hotel is licensed. Any “condo” or “apartment” rental probably isn’t. It’s also important to… read more.

]]> http://npnnola.com/all_news/ Today’s “Boilin’ for the Bridges” was a huge success! Hundreds of neighbors and friends turned out to support the ReBridge fundraiser. photos by Charlie London read more.

]]> http://npnnola.com/all_news/ Robert Thompson has generously allowed use of his collection of postcards. While his collection does have some postcards of local interest, his collection includes postcards with an artistic flair and some with national and international interest! Today’s POSTCARD from HOME is a bit unusual. The sender of the postcard described… read more.

]]> http://npnnola.com/all_news/ Re-Bridge is hosting its second annual Boilin’ for the Bridges on Saturday, March 31 from 3 to 6 pm at a historic home to help raise matching funds to rehabilitate the Magnolia and Dumaine Street Bridges. Last year’s Boilin’ for the Bridges was a rollicking good time and this year… read more.

]]> http://npnnola.com/all_news/ http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2011/03/critics_call_on_new_orleans_to.htmlFROM THE INTERNET: Several years ago, New Orleans passed an ordinance to crack down on short-term rentals which aren’t licensed or approved by the city. Basically, a room at a hotel, B&B, guest house, or timeshare hotel is licensed. Any “condo” or “apartment” rental probably isn’t. It’s also important to… read more.

]]> http://npnnola.com/all_news/ Join the Krewe of Boogaloo   Join the Krewe of Boogaloo and receive a VIP pass for added comfort and hospitality.  Perks include a signed, limited edition “Artist Proof” 2012 Bayou Boogaloo poster by Isabelle Jacopin, VIP parking for one car the entire weekend, access to shaded VIP area at Orleans Stage,… read more.

]]> http://npnnola.com/all_news/ The Sunday Postcard from Home will be steering to a bit of a deviation from the local emphasis it’s had in the past. Robert Thompson has generously allowed use of his collection of postcards. While his collection does have some postcards of local interest, his collection includes postcards with an… read more.

]]> http://npnnola.com/all_news/ SUNDAY | March 25th | FAIR GROUNDS http://fsjna.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/FamilyFunMarch25th.pdf read more.

]]> http://npnnola.com/all_news/ In addition to the City Council race and the presidential primary, the ballot will include contests for the Democratic and Republican state central committees and the parish executive committees. read more.

]]> http://npnnola.com/all_news/ The majority of housing discrimination complaints received by the Greater New Orleans Fair Housing Action Center come from renters seeking to obtain housing from small landlords. For this reason, GNOFHAC is pleased to offer a Fair Housing Univeristy training for small landlords in honor of Fair Housing Month, 2012. The… read more.

]]> http://npnnola.com/all_news/ photos by Charlie London Join the Louisiana Landmarks Society for a unique Vino on the Bayou experience! Friday, April 20, 2011 5:30 – 7:30 PM 1440 Moss Street | New Orleans March 31 PRC Shotgun House Tour Headquarters: The Pitot House10 AM – 4 PM April 20 Vino on the… read more.

]]> http://npnnola.com/all_news/ article and photo used with permission of the Preservation Resource Center photo by Ian Cockburn The home of Sara & Mark Landrieu By MaryNell Nolan-Wheatley “WHAT MAKES THIS HOUSE is all the windows,” noted Sara Landrieu, owner of the one-bedroom shotgun house situated on Bayou St. John. Indeed, the abundant… read more.

]]> http://npnnola.com/all_news/ Join your neighbors and friends at the General Membership Meeting this Tuesday, March 20th. Want to know what’s going on in the area? Show up Tuesday at the Fair Grounds. Want to know what exciting events are coming up and how you can get involved? Join your friends this Tuesday… read more.

]]> http://npnnola.com/all_news/ article and photo used with permission of the Preservation Resource Center Photo by Ian Cockburn The home of Daniel Samuels and Dr. Nona Epstein by Valorie Hart Research by Valorie Hart and Sharon McManis WHERE ARCHITECT DANIEL SAMUELS and his wife Dr. Nona Epstein saw the potential of the circa… read more.

]]> http://npnnola.com/all_news/ The Sunday Postcard from Home feature will be steering to a bit of a deviation from the local emphasis it’s had in the past. Robert Thompson has generously allowed use of his collection of postcards. While his collection does have some postcards of local interest, his collection includes postcards with… read more.

]]> http://npnnola.com/all_news/ Faubourg St. John neighbor Steve Gleason invites you to become a Virtual 610 Stomper to benefit Team Gleason and The ALS Association Win the Virtual 610 Stomper Peep Show fundraising dance competition and become a 610 Stomper for a day. Click here to check out the video about being a… read more.

]]> http://npnnola.com/all_news/ photos by Charlie London Join the Louisiana Landmarks Society for a unique Vino on the Bayou experience! Friday, March 16, 2011 5:30 – 7:30 PM 1440 Moss Street | New Orleans March 31 PRC Shotgun House Tour Headquarters: The Pitot House10 AM – 4 PM April 20 Vino on the… read more.

]]> http://npnnola.com/all_news/ photos by Charlie London Join the Louisiana Landmarks Society for a unique Vino on the Bayou experience! Friday, March 16, 2011 5:30 – 7:30 PM 1440 Moss Street | New Orleans March 31 PRC Shotgun House Tour Headquarters: The Pitot House10 AM – 4 PM April 20 Vino on the… read more.

]]> http://npnnola.com/all_news/ Marin Tockman and Jamie Wine of Bike Easy are working to help coordinate the first Bike to Work Day in New Orleans. The Bike to Work Day will be hosted by Entergy and Bike Easy and takes place on Wednesday, April 11th. Ride marshalls are needed to lead bike commuters… read more.

]]> http://npnnola.com/all_news/ by Charlie London You may remember that I have been passionate about the restoration of 2552 St. Philip for many years now. I happened upon the property while surveying the area after moving to Faubourg St. John after my previous house was destroyed by the Federal Flood. I literally gasped… read more.

]]> http://npnnola.com/all_news/ Faubourg St. John neighbor Steve Gleason, his wife Michel and son Rivers display a zest for life we can all aspire to. read more.

]]> http://npnnola.com/all_news/ Energy Smart is an energy efficiency program which provides audits and cash rebates to Entergy New Orleans electric customers who take steps to increase the efficiency of their homes and businesses. Energy Smart will be at the Mid-City Library at 3700 Orleans Avenue on Saturday, March 10th from 2:00 until… read more.

]]> http://npnnola.com/all_news/ The Bayou Treme Center will renovate the former church as a mid-sized concert venue, performance hall, and exhibition space. Click here to learn more about Maistre Hall. A Place to Do Business With 55 office suites anchored by NewCorp Business Development Center, the Business Incubator at Bayou Treme Center will… read more.

]]> http://npnnola.com/all_news/ by Charlie London You may remember that I have been passionate about the restoration of 2552 St. Philip for many years now. I happened upon the property while surveying the area after moving to Faubourg St. John after my previous house was destroyed by the Federal Flood. I literally gasped… read more.

]]> http://npnnola.com/all_news/ Dear Readers and Writers, I am pleased to announce the publication of my book, My Bayou, New Orleans through the Eyes of a Lover (Michigan State University Press, February 2012). Details can be found here: www.constanceadler.com If you “like” My Bayou, go here: http://www.facebook.com/mybayou.thebook And don’t forget to click the… read more.

]]> http://npnnola.com/all_news/ Mar 9 Our Lady of the Rosary Church will be hosting their famous fish fry again this year on Friday, March 9th from 5 pm to 8 pm. *Look for the big dome on the bayou at 3368 Moss Street on beautiful Bayou St. John. Fish, Shrimp and FUN too!* read more.

]]> http://npnnola.com/all_news/ The Urban Land Institute is hosting a free symposium on parking management featuring national expert Donald Shoup on Tuesday, March 13th. This event is free and open to the public if you register by Thursday, 3/8/12. PARKING! Can We Do Better for Our Communities and Our Businesses? A symposium on… read more.

]]> http://npnnola.com/all_news/ Hope Springs Eternal by Kevin O’Mara Kevin O’Mara took this photo over his neighbor’s house in Faubourg St. John. read more.

]]> http://npnnola.com/all_news/ Ever wish you could have posts from your favorite blog emailed to you? I did. There is a service called BLOGTROTTR that will do just that. To sign up, go to http://blogtrottr.com/ Enter your favorite blog’s internet address. http://fsjna.org for example. Then enter your email address. Then be sure to… read more.

]]> http://npnnola.com/all_news/ photo by Mona McMahon Mona McMahon sent in this photo she took today of an egret standing proudly on Mystery Street near Esplanade Avenue. read more.

]]> http://npnnola.com/all_news/ photo by Charlie London read more.

]]> http://npnnola.com/all_news/ It’s a party on the move, and as the Rock ‘n’ Roll New Orleans Marathon & ½ Marathon benefiting the American Cancer Society returns for a third year, it will debut a revamped course that will increase convenience and improve the experience for both runners and neighbors. More than 20,000… read more.

]]> http://npnnola.com/all_news/ The Mid City Cyclones Basketball Program will be starting their season with registration on March 3rd at Jesuit High School in the gym from 9:00-12:00. Feel free to check out our website at www.midcitybasketball.com Thanks, Jonathan Hernandez Mid City Cyclones read more.

]]> http://npnnola.com/all_news/ Mar 2 | Mar 9 Our Lady of the Rosary Church will be hosting their famous fish fry again this year. Friday, March 2nd and Friday, March 9th from 5 pm to 8 pm. *Look for the big dome on the bayou at 3368 Moss Street on beautiful Bayou St.… read more.

]]> http://npnnola.com/all_news/ by Charlie London I met “Smokey” after the Federal Flood. I never knew his real name but always enjoyed talking to him when he would stop by on his daily tour of Faubourg St. John. I would listen intently as he would talk of his past, his many girl friends… read more.

]]> http://npnnola.com/all_news/ photo courtesy NOMA.org As part of the New Orleans Museum of Art’s celebration of 100 years of existence, the NOMA 100 Green Playhouse was raffled off on December 16, 2011. Faubourg St. John neighbor Bill Dalton was the lucky winner and the playhouse was installed today at Desoto and North… read more.

]]> http://npnnola.com/all_news/ by Robert Thompson A ten year search for a piece of art began when I purchased a building at 3133 Ponce deLeon in 2001. At the time it was destined to become Fair Grinds Coffeehouse, but it had been many things before. Neighbors would often appear during the renovation and… read more.

]]> http://npnnola.com/all_news/ The Urban Land Institute is hosting a free symposium on parking management featuring national expert Donald Shoup on Tuesday, March 13th. This event is free and open to the public if you register by Thursday, 3/8/12. PARKING! Can We Do Better for Our Communities and Our Businesses? A symposium on… read more.

]]> http://npnnola.com/all_news/ by Charlie London POSTCARD from HOME Look for a postcard from home every Sunday at FSJNAdotORG http://fsjna.org/2012/02/postcard-from-home-8/ FISHday FRY Get great seafood dinners this Friday, March 2nd and Friday, March 9th http://fsjna.org/2012/02/fishday-fry/ Parking Management The Urban Land Institute is hosting a free symposium. http://fsjna.org/2012/02/parking-management/ BLOGTROTTR http://fsjna.org/2012/02/blogtrottr/ Magical Mystery Tour http://fsjna.org/2012/02/magical-mystery-tour-ash-wednesday/… read more.

]]> http://npnnola.com/all_news/ Courtesy the Linda Burns Collection read more.

]]> http://npnnola.com/all_news/ It’s a party on the move, and as the Rock ‘n’ Roll New Orleans Marathon & ½ Marathon benefiting the American Cancer Society returns for a third year, it will debut a revamped course that will increase convenience and improve the experience for both runners and neighbors. More than 20,000… read more.

]]> http://npnnola.com/all_news/ Mid-City Branch 3700 Orleans Avenue (in the American Can Building) 10 am – 7 pm, Mon. – Thurs. 10 am – 5 pm, Sat. (504) 596-2654 I wanted to let your organization know about the belated Grand Opening Celebration the Mid-City Branch Library will be having on Saturday, Feb. 25th… read more.

]]> http://npnnola.com/all_news/ BlightStat 31 February 9, 2012 This was the 31st BlightStat meeting to which the public was invited. The city continues to march toward its goal of the removal of 10,000 blighted properties within three years. It is estimated that over 40,000 blighted properties were in New Orleans in 2006. Mr.… read more.

]]> http://npnnola.com/all_news/ Faubourg St. John neighbor and Gallery Director of the Isaac Delgado Fine Arts Gallery at Delgado Community College would like you to know about a gallery talk and reception with Terrence Osborne. The mission of the gallery is to serve not only the students, but also the community in which… read more.

]]> http://npnnola.com/all_news/ New Orleans Police Department- Public Information Office City and State Ordinances You Need to Know for the Mardi Gras Season Please read the following city and state ordinances we’d like you to be aware of during the Mardi Gras season. New Orleans Police officers will be enforcing these laws along… read more.

]]> http://npnnola.com/all_news/ inspired by Brenda London In the movie “It’s a Wonderful Life”, the character George Bailey is shown how things in his town might have been different had he never been born. The quaint town of Bedford Falls gets transformed into an anything-goes commercial enterprise called Pottersville. My wife reminded me… read more.

]]> http://npnnola.com/all_news/ Mardi Gras 2012 is Tuesday, February 21, 2012 Courtesy the Linda Burns Collection read more.

]]> http://npnnola.com/all_news/ As was noted a couple of days ago on the yahoo group, the server for FSJNAdotORG went kaput. The website was redirected to katrinafilm.com until the problem was solved. The problem has been fixed and our hosting service says FSJNAdotORG should not experience the problems we had before. Because your… read more.

]]> http://npnnola.com/all_news/ by Alexander Hancock at nola.eater.com Starting February 11, fans of the weekly produce box from Hollygrove Market & Farm can now pick it up at Swirl Wines near the Fair Grounds. Pickup is Saturdays between 4-6, during which time chef Richard Papier will be cooking dishes with the box’s contents.… read more.

]]> http://npnnola.com/all_news/ information submitted by Jeff Lakey Krewe dat Floats *Float Time: 1:30PM | Saturday | February 18 *Route: Begins by the Dumaine Street bridge and floats counter-clockwise towards the Esplanade Avenue bridge. This is a “member’s only” Mardi Gras crew that floats down Bayou St. John 3-hours before the Krewe of… read more.

]]> http://npnnola.com/all_news/ The Mid City Cyclones Basketball Program will be starting their season with registration on March 3rd at Jesuit High School in the gym from 9:00-12:00. Feel free to check out our website at www.midcitybasketball.com Thanks, Jonathan Hernandez Mid City Cyclones read more.

]]> http://npnnola.com/all_news/ On Monday, February 6, 2012 at 1:38 pm 3rd District Quality of Life Officer, Patrick Smith wrote: “Sir, The vehicle was towed by Bill’s Car Crushers on 2/6/12.” Respectfully, P/O IV Patrick M. Smith | New Orleans Police Department | Third District/Quality of Life | Office-504-658-6198 | Cell-504-444-7514 | email:… read more.

]]> http://npnnola.com/all_news/ Neighborhood News Postcard from Home Every Sunday http://fsjna.org/2012/02/postcard-from-home-12/ *** Love on the Bayou http://fsjna.org/2012/02/today-love-on-the-bayou/ *** Mardi Gras Legally http://fsjna.org/2012/02/mardi-gras-legally/ *** Neighborhood Meeting this Monday http://fsjna.org/2012/02/board-meeting-agenda-2/ *** BlightStat 31 http://fsjna.org/2012/02/31-flavors-of-blight/ *** The Color of Wonderful http://fsjna.org/2012/02/12524/ *** Rail Improvements in the Future http://fsjna.org/2012/02/new-orleans-rail-gateway-program/ *** Magical Mystery Tour Every Wednesday http://fsjna.org/2012/02/magical-mystery-tour-web-of-lines/ ***… read more.

]]> http://npnnola.com/all_news/ The Junior Committee of the Women’s Guild of the New Orleans Opera Association presents their annual: MARDI GRAS FETE Friday, February 17th, 5pm until Come celebrate the rides of Hermes, d’Etat and Morpheus with the Junior Committee at the beautiful Opera Guild Home at 2504 Prytania Street (only one block… read more.

]]> http://npnnola.com/all_news/ Mid-City Branch 3700 Orleans Avenue (in the American Can Building) 10 am – 7 pm, Mon. – Thurs. 10 am – 5 pm, Sat. (504) 596-2654 I wanted to let your organization know about the belated Grand Opening Celebration the Mid-City Branch Library will be having on Saturday, Feb. 25th… read more.

]]> http://npnnola.com/all_news/ Mardi Gras 2012 is Tuesday, February 21, 2012 Courtesy the Linda Burns Collection read more.

]]> http://npnnola.com/all_news/ by Alexander Hancock at nola.eater.com Starting February 11, fans of the weekly produce box from Hollygrove Market & Farm can now pick it up at Swirl Wines near the Fair Grounds. Pickup is Saturdays between 4-6, during which time chef Richard Papier will be cooking dishes with the box’s contents.… read more.

]]> http://npnnola.com/all_news/ inspired by Brenda London In the movie “It’s a Wonderful Life”, the character George Bailey is shown how things in his town might have been different had he never been born. The quaint town of Bedford Falls gets transformed into an anything-goes commercial enterprise called Pottersville. My wife reminded me… read more.

]]> http://npnnola.com/all_news/ BlightStat 31 February 9, 2012 This was the 31st BlightStat meeting to which the public was invited. The city continues to march toward its goal of the removal of 10,000 blighted properties within three years. It is estimated that over 40,000 blighted properties were in 2006. Mr. Oliver Wise moderated… read more.

]]> http://npnnola.com/all_news/ Faubourg St. John neighbor and Gallery Director of the Isaac Delgado Fine Arts Gallery at Delgado Community College would like you to know about a gallery talk and reception with Terrence Osborne. The mission of the gallery is to serve not only the students, but also the community in which… read more.

]]> http://npnnola.com/all_news/ photo by Kevin O’Mara This photo was taken by Kevin O’Mara on July 5, 2010. Kevin says, “I love a car with no wheels!” I love my neighborhood. I love the web of a hundred power and phone lines you never see until you’re paying attention. I love a cloudy… read more.

]]> http://npnnola.com/all_news/ Mardi Gras 2012 is Tuesday, February 21, 2012 Courtesy the Linda Burns Collection read more.

]]> http://npnnola.com/all_news/ You are cordially invited to attend the Third Annual Mardi Gras Gala to benefit Our Lady of the Rosary Church. Saturday | February 4, 2012 | 7:30 pm – 11:00 pm at the Southern Yacht Club. Dinner Buffet | Open Bar | Silent and Live Auctions Tickets will be held… read more.

]]> http://npnnola.com/all_news/ In Faubourg St. John we are blessed with an eclectic mix of great people. We have artists, sculptors, musicians, lawyers, doctors, captains of industry, and “average joes” (like me). Below is an opportunity for the artists of Faubourg St. John: Last Chance to Apply for the Creative Capital Professional Development… read more.

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