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Blast from the Past: New Orleans Libraries

Blast from the Past: New Orleans Libraries

Jun 8, 2013

One thing you may not know about me is my love for public libraries. I absolutely love libraries; the smell of books, rows and rows of all types of books, people sitting reading. I just love everything about it. I really don’t want  folks to forget about the awesomeness of our own Public Library; many resources you can use. Definitely get use of New...

GOMELA: Kumbuka African Drum & Dance Collective’s 30th Anniversary Concert

GOMELA: Kumbuka African Drum & Dance Collective’s 30th Anniversary Concert

Nov 18, 2011

Junebug Productions, New Orleans’ historical community theatre organization founded by John “Junebug Jabbo Jones” O’Neal, is pleased to present the city’s premiere African drum and dance company’s 1st full-length solo concert in over 10 years this month at the home of Kumbuka’s very 1st official concert ever, which took place at the Contemporary...

Respond Against Fear and Violence (RAFA V) Unveils RAFApalooza A Fundraiser, Silent Auction and Anti-Violence Event

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...

The Edible Schoolyard Boosts School Community Well-Being

The Edible Schoolyard Boosts School Community Well-Being

Oct 18, 2011

The Edible Schoolyard is a New Orleans Firstline public charter school program looking to help boost the general well-being of the school community. It promotes local food traditions of New Orleans, learning both the history of Creole cooking, and the role it plays in the NOLA food culture. It’s a great opportunity for students to have fun, and learn something...

Meet, Plan, Go! Bringing Travel Dreams to Locals

Meet, Plan, Go! Bringing Travel Dreams to Locals

Sep 16, 2011

On October 18, 2011, Meet, Plan, Go! will be hosting their second annual nationwide event in 17 cities to inspire people to fulfill their career break and long-term travel dreams. The event will offer participants the opportunity to MEET inspirational speakers and like-minded travelers; get motivation, contacts and resources necessary toPLAN the trip of a...