When some think of Mardi Gras, there’s usually an image of drunk attendees, swinging off the stop lights, wearing some wacky costume and yelling “woo” to their friends. Rarely is it drunk attendees, pushing younger kids over to the side and disrespecting them because of an autistic condition. If you haven’t read the blog, “Lit Up...
Inaugural HOMECOMING PROJECT 2011 debuts DECEMBER 3rd
Nov 16, 2011
Junebug Productions presents the debut of its new place-based storytelling performance series, HOMECOMING PROJECT, on Saturday, December 3rd from 12 Noon until 5pm in and around the Treme neighborhood. This project combines traveling performances and street art with community engagement in a colorful celebration of what makes New Orleans home. Featured artists...
Respond Against Fear and Violence (RAFA V) Unveils RAFApalooza A Fundraiser, Silent Auction and Anti-Violence Event
Nov 4, 2011
On September 25, 2011, Rafael “Rafa” Delgadillo was shot in the head by two youth in New Orleans during an attempted carjacking. Miraculously, Rafael lived, but the bullet is still lodged in his brain and his sight remains drastically impaired. As a result, the Respond Against Fear and Violence (RAFA V) announces RAFApalooza: A Fundraiser, Silent Auction, and...
First Annual PeaceFest Saturday, November 5, 11:30am
Nov 4, 2011
The first PeaceFest will be held on November 5, 2011 inCentral City, New Orleans. The event will feature a peace march followed by a festival at the park on the corner of S. Liberty and Martin Luther King Blvd. The festival will include performances from Lucky Lou, Y.Luck and the Rap Pack, and Dee-1. PeaceFest 2011 is being produced by a partnership between...
Voodoo Music Festival 2011
Nov 1, 2011
Voodoo Music Experience 2011 was truly an experience. This year’s music choices included many acts nationally and locally I have never had the pleasure of enjoying. It was almost like a great music learning experience where I especially got to know New Orleans Bounce Music more as well as other acts ranging from folk to rock. What I love about Voodoo...
Voodoo Music Experience Day 2
Oct 31, 2011
Day Two of Voodoo Music Experience was all about the music and taking in new experiences, especially local music. We started our adventure at the New Orleans Bounce Azztravaganza which drew in a crowd excited and smiling and ready to dance. First to the stage was an artist I never experienced before one that that probably changed bounce music for me forever,...