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Jazz at the Sandbar
Event Description
March 24th – Pianist Vadim Neselovskyi with No Room for Squares & Westfallapalloza
Wednesdays in March and April!
Visit http://www.nojc.org for more info and the complete schedule.
JAZZ AT THE SANDBAR provides University of New Orleans Jazz Studies students the opportunity to perform with professional musicians in front of a live audience. Downbeat Magazine has declared that “Jazz at the Sandbar Series is one of the best things going in America.”
Location
UNO University Center Flambeau Room
Time(s)
7:30 pm to 10:00 pm
Cost
GEN’L ADMISSION $5.00 PER PERSON- UNO STUDENTS, FACULTY & STAFF FREE WITH UNO ID
Nickel-a-Dance
Event Description
Sunday March 28th – Lionel Ferbos & the Palm Court Jazz Band
Every Sunday in March 2010!
Visit http://www.nojc.org for more info and the complete schedule!
NICKEL A DANCE is a free series of Sunday afternoon jazz concerts each spring and fall, that is a hit with children, families, seniors, and the general dancing public that don’t tend to go to night clubs. It attracts a diverse age group of fans that meet on Frenchmen Street to celebrate jazz as America’s original dance music while listening to the best of today’s classic jazz bands.
Location
Maison – 508 Frenchmen St
Time(s)
4-7pm
Cost
Free!
Little Masters
Event Description
Bring your little ones to Longue Vue to stretch and sketch in our program for 2½ to 5 year olds and their parents or caregivers. Get inspired by the beauty of our gardens while painting, dancing, singing, and trying yoga moves under the open sky. Program fee covers one child and one adult. Sibling discounts are offered. Shine only! Space is limited and reservations are required. Contact Kat Chulvick at 504.488.5488, ext. 410 or .
Location
Longue Vue House and Gardens
Time(s)
10 a.m.
Cost
$12 to $15
native NOW: “Iris and Water-Loving Plants”
Event Description
Walk down the Longue Vue’s Louisiana Iris path—originally established in the 1940’s by Caroline Dorman—to the pond, where you’ll view many water-loving species, such as the swamp and spider lilies, the playful lizard’s tale, and the regal thalia during native NOW. This program, which take places in the Wild Garden, is free, thanks to a generous grant from the Greater New Orleans Foundation Environmental Fund. It is now offered first-come first-served, and class size is limited, so arrive early at the parking lot adjacent to the garden to participate. Contact Hilairie Schackai at 504.488.5488, ext. 401 or for information.
Location
Longue Vue Houe and Gardens
Time(s)
8, 9, 10, and 11 a.m.
Cost
Free
Louisiana Iris Day at Longue Vue
Event Description
Walk the winding Iris Path at Longue Vue House and Gardens and view a spectacular display of native Louisiana Irises! Planted in 1950s by Caroline Dorman, an early conservationist, educator, and advocate for native plants, Longue Vue’s collection of Louisiana Irises is one of the most extensive in the country. To celebrate these gorgeous blooms, Longue Vue’s Wild Garden will be open to the public at no charge, and the Greater New Orleans Iris Society will offer guided tours at 1, 2, 3, and 4 p.m. Contact Hilairie Schackai at 504.488.5488, ext. 401 or for information.
Location
Longue Vue House and Gardens
Time(s)
1 to 5 p.m.
Cost
Free
Jazz at the Sandbar
Event Description
April 7th- Drummer Mike Clark with No Room for Squares & Soul Station
Wednesdays in March and April!
Visit http://www.nojc.org for more info and the complete schedule.
JAZZ AT THE SANDBAR provides University of New Orleans Jazz Studies students the opportunity to perform with professional musicians in front of a live audience. Downbeat Magazine has declared that “Jazz at the Sandbar Series is one of the best things going in America.”
Location
UNO University Center Flambeau Room
Time(s)
7:30 pm to 10:00 pm
Cost
GEN’L ADMISSION $5.00 PER PERSON- UNO STUDENTS, FACULTY & STAFF FREE WITH UNO ID
Jazz at the Sandbar
Event Description
April 14th – Singer JD Walter with the UNO Jazz Voices & Wiley Old Veterans
Wednesdays in March and April!
Visit http://www.nojc.org for more info and the complete schedule.
JAZZ AT THE SANDBAR provides University of New Orleans Jazz Studies students the opportunity to perform with professional musicians in front of a live audience. Downbeat Magazine has declared that “Jazz at the Sandbar Series is one of the best things going in America.”
Location
UNO University Center Flambeau Room
Time(s)
7:30 pm to 10:00 pm
Cost
GEN’L ADMISSION $5.00 PER PERSON- UNO STUDENTS, FACULTY & STAFF FREE WITH UNO ID
Greater New Orleans Fair Housing Action Center Open House
Event Description
We just moved to Mid-City! Stop by to see our new place, learn about our services, and enjoy food and drink from some great Mid-City establishments!
Location
404 S. Jefferson Davis Pkwy at Banks
Time(s)
Happy Hour – 5:00 -7:00 PM
Cost
Free!
Little Masters
Event Description
Bring your little ones to Longue Vue to stretch and sketch in our program for 2½ to 5 year olds and their parents or caregivers. Get inspired by the beauty of our gardens while painting, dancing, singing, and trying yoga moves under the open sky. Program fee covers one child and one adult. Sibling discounts are offered. Shine only! Space is limited and reservations are required. Contact Kat Chulvick at 504.488.5488, ext. 410 or .
Location
Longue Vue House and Gardens
Time(s)
10 a.m.
Cost
$12 to $15
Putting the Pieces Together: The Build Now Approach to Financing for New Construction after Hurricane Katrina
Event Description
Do you need additional funding to construct a new home on your pre-storm property? This information session will focus on the process of putting together a financing package for your new home. We will learn about various programs including HMGP, ICC, and Road Home funds, as well as private loans.
Location
5713 Elysian Fields Ave.
Time(s)
6PM
Cost
Free & Open to the Public
Heart of the City: A Storytelling Project of the Greater New Orleans Fair Housing Action Center
Event Description
We want to hear from our new neighbors in Mid-City! Heart of the City is a new program to gather the stories of Mid-City residents, hear issues that concern Mid-Citians, and learn ways we can better interact with our neighbors.
On Saturday, April 17th, we will convene with Mid-City residents for an afternoon of discussion. Throughout the day, we hope to create a space where neighbors can hear from one another, and where we, GNOFHAC, can learn from our neighbors about how best to promote open housing.
Please RSVP to Miriam Liebman at
Location
404 S. Jefferson Davis Pkwy at Banks
Time(s)
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Cost
Free
Jazz at the Sandbar
Event Description
April 21st – Washboardist/Dancer Peter Loggins with the Hot Skiffle Band & Hot Club of UNO
Wednesdays in March and April!
Visit http://www.nojc.org for more info and the complete schedule.
JAZZ AT THE SANDBAR provides University of New Orleans Jazz Studies students the opportunity to perform with professional musicians in front of a live audience. Downbeat Magazine has declared that “Jazz at the Sandbar Series is one of the best things going in America.”
Location
UNO University Center Flambeau Room
Time(s)
7:30 pm to 10:00 pm
Cost
GEN’L ADMISSION $5.00 PER PERSON- UNO STUDENTS, FACULTY & STAFF FREE WITH UNO ID
Decorative Arts and Design Series: “2010 Color Trends”
Event Description
Is your paint peeling and your house in need of a makeover, but the thought of choosing paint colors overwhelming? Join Benjamin Moore’s designer and color specialist Suzanne Spano and local colorist Louis J. Aubert, ASID, as they explore what’s hot and what’s not in exterior paint color for 2010 and beyond. Come prepared with photographs of your own home, and get personalized advice from our panel of experts! Reservations are required. Contact Jen Gick at 504.488.5488 ext. 320 or for reservations.
Location
Longue Vue House and Gardens
Time(s)
10 a.m.
Cost
Free
Jazz at the Sandbar
Event Description
April 28th – Guitarist Peter Bernstein with the UNO Guitar Ensembles
Wednesdays in March and April!
Visit http://www.nojc.org for more info and the complete schedule.
JAZZ AT THE SANDBAR provides University of New Orleans Jazz Studies students the opportunity to perform with professional musicians in front of a live audience. Downbeat Magazine has declared that “Jazz at the Sandbar Series is one of the best things going in America.”
Location
UNO University Center Flambeau Room
Time(s)
7:30 pm to 10:00 pm
Cost
GEN’L ADMISSION $5.00 PER PERSON- UNO STUDENTS, FACULTY & STAFF FREE WITH UNO ID
Little Masters
Event Description
Bring your little ones to Longue Vue to stretch and sketch in our program for 2½ to 5 year olds and their parents or caregivers. Get inspired by the beauty of our gardens while painting, dancing, singing, and trying yoga moves under the open sky. Program fee covers one child and one adult. Sibling discounts are offered. Shine only! Space is limited and reservations are required. Contact Kat Chulvick at 504.488.5488, ext. 410 or .
Location
Longue Vue House and Gardens
Time(s)
10 a.m.
Cost
$12 to $15
native NOW: “Spring and Summer Wildflowers”
Event Description
Come learn about Indian Blanket, Bloodroot, Jack-in-the Pulpit, Green Dragon, Black-Eyed Susan, Firewheel, Louisiana Phlox, Salt Marsh Mallow, Swamp Azalea, Lizard’s Tail, Spider Lily, Texas Star, Shooting Star, and more during native NOW. This program, which take places in Longue Vue’s Wild Garden, is free, thanks to a generous grant from the Greater New Orleans Foundation Environmental Fund. It is now offered first-come first-served, and class size is limited, so arrive early at the parking lot adjacent to the garden to participate. Contact Hilairie Schackai at 504.488.5488, ext. 401 or for information.
Location
Longue Vue House and Gardens
Time(s)
8, 9, 10, and 11 a.m.
Cost
Free
Decorative Arts and Design Series: “Landscape 101—The Right Plant in the Right Place”
Event Description
It’s always good to get back to the basics! During this workshop for gardeners of all skill levels, Longue Vue’s panel of landscape experts will discuss landscape design and how to choose plants that are appropriate for the layout of your garden and the local climate. Come prepared with photographs of your landscape, and get personalized advice from our panelists! Reservations are required. Contact Jen Gick at 504.488.5488 ext. 320 or .
Location
Longue Vue House and Gardens
Time(s)
10 a.m.
Cost
Free
Little Masters
Event Description
Bring your little ones to Longue Vue to stretch and sketch in our program for 2½ to 5 year olds and their parents or caregivers. Get inspired by the beauty of our gardens while painting, dancing, singing, and trying yoga moves under the open sky. Program fee covers one child and one adult. Sibling discounts are offered. Shine only! Space is limited and reservations are required. Contact Kat Chulvick at 504.488.5488, ext. 410 or .
Location
Longue Vue House and Gardens
Time(s)
10 a.m.
Cost
$12 to $15
Anyplace But Here: African American Art and Rosenwald Fellows’ Travel
Event Description
Longue Vue House and Gardens, in collaboration with the New Orleans Museum of Art, proudly presents a lecture by Daniel Schulman entitled, Anyplace But Here: African American Art and Rosenwald Fellows’ Travel. The lecture expands on the current exhibition at the New Orleans Museum of Art, Beyond the Blues: Reflections of African America in the Fine Arts Collections of the Amistad Research Center, April 10 to July 11, by exploring the artistic legacy of the Julius Rosenwald Fund, created in 1917 by Chicago businessman and philanthropist Julius Rosenwald (1862–1932), who made his fortune as CEO of Sears, Roebuck and Company. Designed to spend itself out of existence after its founder’s death, the Rosenwald Fund supported issues that affected the lives of African Americans in the first half of the 20th century. From 1928 to 1948, the Rosenwald Fund’s Fellowship Program awarded stipends to hundreds of African American artists, writers, teachers, and scholars, as well as white Southerners with an interest in race relations.
During a time when segregation was a fact of American life, Julius Rosenwald saw racism as an indictment of our entire society. The work encouraged by his philanthropy promoted new images of African Americans, boldly helping to pave the way for equal participation by African Americans in American life. This legacy was shared by his daughter and son-in-law, Edith and Edgar Stern—pivotal figures in the urban and civic progress of the New Orleans metropolitan community—by promoting equal rights and creating new opportunities for African Americans and others.
Daniel Schulman is an independent curator and art historian who lives in Chicago. He has worked at the Museum of Modern Art and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and at the Art Institute of Chicago, where he was a curator of modern art from 1993 to 2004. Schulman has written and lectured extensively on African American art and art in Chicago.
Schulman notes, “The Rosenwald Fellowship Program, one of the largest and most influential single patrons of African American arts and letters in the 20th century, has never before been the focus of major scholarly attention. With this ambitious exhibition project, we are finally able to explore the connections between Rosenwald and the enormous range of African American expression his foundation helped to underwrite and promote.”
Location
Longue Vue House and Gardens
Time(s)
6:30 p.m.
Cost
Free
native NOW: “The Rainy Season—How Native Plants Can Help”
Event Description
Come learn about species that can reduce flooding and that are suitable for a high water table and saturated soils during native NOW. This program, which take places in Longue Vue’s Wild Garden, is free, thanks to a generous grant from the Greater New Orleans Foundation Environmental Fund. It is now offered first-come first-served, and class size is limited, so arrive early at the parking lot adjacent to the garden to participate. Contact Hilairie Schackai at 504.488.5488, ext. 401 or for information.
Location
Longue Vue House and Gardens
Time(s)
8, 9, 10, and 11 a.m.
Cost
Free
Sno-Balls and Spacewalks
Event Description
Bounce into summer at Longue Vue! Cool off with an icy Sno-Ball treat, meet creepy crawly friends from the Audubon Nature Institute Bugmobile, enjoy lawn games, water fun, and face painting, and have a jump-tacular good time in our spacewalk! Contact Jen Gick at 504.488.5488, ext. 320 or for information.
Location
Longue Vue House and Gardens
Time(s)
10 a.m. to noon
Cost
$6 to $8
10th Annual Satchmo Club Strut
Event Description
The SATCHMO CLUB STRUT is a musical club crawl along Frenchmen Street and the surrounding area that is the annual fundraiser for New Orleans Jazz Celebration’s outreach programs. For one extraordinary night we close the street to traffic and the clubs feature special performances in the spirit of Louis Armstrong to kick-off the Satchmo Summerfest weekend. Strutters purchase a wristband that allows them entrance to various venues to enjoy the live jazz music or a VIP Balcony Party wristband that allows entrance to all venues including Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro and VIP balcony parties overlooking the fun on Frenchmen Street.
Please visit http://www.nojc.org for more info!
Location
500 and 600 blocks of Frenchmen Street and the surrounding area
Time(s)
6 pm to 2 am
Cost
$25 general admission, $75 VIP
Volunteer Opportunity: free Hornets tickets!
Event Description
The New Orleans Hornets and United Way for the Greater New Orleans Area believe in our community’s revitalization. With passion and pride, we are committed to this purpose.
We encourage you to participate in our Volunteerism Day on Saturday, October 3rd. See the website (link below) for a detailed list of volunteer opportunities throughout the greater New Orleans area and for more information on making a donation.
To thank you for your commitment to our community, the New Orleans Hornets will provide each volunteer with two free tickets to the October 10th pre-season game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. We will collect your contact information at each volunteer site and send your tickets soon after our Volunteerism Day!
“Link”: http://www.unitedwaynola.org/hornets/
Location
various locations
Bywater Mirliton Festival
Event Description
Celebrating our cherished mirliton and our neighborhood, we will provide a full day of music, food, beverages, arts and crafts, children’s entertainment, and social networking. Lots of fun – meet your neighbors and get to know our neighborhood.
More information at http://www.bywater.org
Location
Markey Park-Royal and Piety Streets
Time(s)
11.00 A.M. to 7.00 PM
Cost
$5.00 General Public, $3.00 BNA Members
Crescent City Celebration: A Taste of New Orleans Neighborhoods
Event Description
The annual Crescent City Celebration will take place Saturday, November 7th at Harney Elementary in Central City from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. We will have live music and other entertainment, vendors, a raffle, and a cook-off.
The cook-off is open to the first fifteen neighborhood associations to register (although registration officially closes on November 2nd). Teams may enter any or all of the following categories: entrees, side dishes or desserts. Prizes will be awarded for best in each category. The grand prize will be awarded to the best dish of the entire cook-off. There are even rumblings of an article featuring the winning recipe/neighborhood in the January issue of the Trumpet.
Additionally, the Trumpet Awards will happen at the end of this event. Please click on the following link to nominate your favorites for The Trumpet Awards: link . Some of these year�s categories are as follows: Good Neighbor of Neighborhoods, Neighborhood Phoenix, Best City/Neighborhood Partnership, and Model Citizen. Click the link to see the rest and make your voice heard.
For more information, or if you have interest in performing at, vending at or sponsoring the Crescent City Celebration: A Taste of New Orleans Neighborhoods, please contact me at either or (504)940-2207.
Location
Harney Elementary
Time(s)
1:00 pm
Cost
free
NPN is funded with help from CPSC
