I could really use your help! All I need is a vote -- cast with the click of a mouse!
I'm trying to win a competition sponsored by American Express to fund a documentary about Louisiana's land loss. But, I'm not telling the same old story about coastal erosion. Most people are aware that we are losing Louisiana. What they don't know is that we're also losing an age-old way of life... the Cajun culture!
American Express is providing $2.5 MILLION in funding to carry out five winning projects. My project currently ranks in the top 50 in nearly 1200 projects. But, I won't move into the top 25 without votes!
Please go to www.bayoublues.net
That link will take you to the American Express project page. Once there, log in as a guest or card member and click "Nominate This Project". And, PLEASE leave a comment about the importance of this project. Discussion is as important as votes.
The site might be running slow due to increased traffic. Please don't give up. I need your vote!
Thank you for your support,
Stephanie Kovac
www.tideoftears.com
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
CAST YOUR VOTE TO SAVE THE CAJUN COAST!
NOLAFunGuide Krewe's Picks of the Week
Arts Council of New Orleans
Presents "Caribbean Fun in the Sun @ Arts Market of New Orleans" (FREE)
Saturday, August 30, 10am-4pm
Palmer Park
Carrollton and Claiborne Avenue
International Headliner Caroline Picard
Saturday, August 30, 9pm
Sidney's
1674 Barataria Blvd
Sunday Swing – Music by the Pfister Sisters (FREE)
Sunday, August 31, 1pm
National World War II Museum
945 Magazine Street
Entrance on Andrew Higgins Drive
Tales from the Bayou (FREE)
Sunday, August 31, 3pm
Old U.S. Mint
400 Esplanade Ave.
New Orleans Zephyrs v/s Nashville
Monday, September 1, 2pm
Zephyr Field
6000 Airline Dr.
Speak Its Name: A Queer Open Mic
Monday, September 1, 7pm
Voodoo Mystere Lounge
718 N Rampart St.
Beginner's Salsa Dancing (FREE)
Tuesday, September 2, 7:30pm
Le Phare
523 Gravier St.
Open Ears Music Series presents Jim Markway Trio (FREE)
Tuesday, September 2, 9pm
Blue Nile
532 Frenchmen St.
Wednesdays at the JW Marriott (FREE)
Wednesday, September 3, 5:30pm
JW Marriott
614 Canal St.
Reception - Coping with Katrina: Artwork from the Hyogo-NOMA Children's Art Therapy Initiative
Wednesday, September 3, 6pm
New Orleans Museum of Art
1 Collins Diboll Circle
Exhibit: Vital Signs (FREE)
Thursday, September 4, 12-5pm
Newcomb Art Gallery
55 Newcomb Pl.
Woldenberg Art Center, Newcomb College/Tulane University
Dive in - Summer Cinema Series presents Rain Man
Thursday, September 4, 8pm
W French Quarter
316 Chartres St.
He Loves and She Loves: the Gershwin Music We Love
Friday, September 5, 8pm
Le Chat Noir
715 St. Charles Ave.
Enjoy with DJ Soul Sister (FREE)
Friday, September 5, 10pm
Takumi
2800 Magazine Street
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Thursday, August 21, 2008
Ogden After Hours - Lionel Ferbos and the Louisiana Shakers
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Lobby Atrium of The Ogden Museum of Southern Art's Stephen Goldring Hall
The Ogden invites you to our 5th Anniversary After Hours Celebration with Lionel Ferbos and the Louisiana Shakers.
Ever since he earned his first professional job in the late 1920s with the Starlight Serenaders native New Orleanian Lionel Ferbos has been consistently active in the New Orleans music community. In his early years, he played with acts such as Captain John Handy's Louisiana Shakers and pianist Walter Chapon's band. During the Depression, Ferbos played in the WPA band, which was comprised of stellar musicians such as Willie Humphrey. Subsequent stints with Herb Leary's Society Syncopaters and the Mighty Four followed, but his 1970 induction into Lars Edegran's New Orleans Ragtime Orchestra has proved to be Ferbos' most enduring association. In recognition of his distinguished career that spans almost a century, Ferbos was honored with the Music Heritage Award at the 16th Annual Big Easy Entertainment Awards. Ferbos will be celebrating his 97th birthday this year, making him the oldest living jazz musician in New Orleans.
Dates:
- Thursday, August 21, 2008 @ 6:00 pm
925 Camp St.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
NOLAFunGuide Krewe's Picks of the Week
Ogden Summer Family Fair (FREE)
Saturday, August 23, 11am
Ogden Museum of Southern Art
925 Camp St.
World Premiere of local film "In Harmony: Reflections, Thoughts, and Hopes of Central City" (FREE)
Saturday, August 23, 5pm
Zeitgeist Multi-Disciplinary Arts Center
1618 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd.
NOTC "45th Anniversary" Race
Sunday, August 24, 7:30am
New Orleans City Park
Roosevelt Mall Blvd.
Weddings in Style Bridal Event
Sunday, August 24, 2pm
Marriott New Orleans Lakeway
3838 N. Causeway Boulevard
COOLinary New Orleans - Celebrating Dining in America's Most Delicious City!
Monday, August 25
Click here for a list of participating restaurants
Storytime: Wheels on the Bus (FREE)
Monday, August 25, 10:30am
West Bank Regional Library
2751 Manhattan Boulevard
7th Annual Chef's To Watch Awards Dinner
Tuesday, August 26, 6:30pm
The Theatre at Harrah's
8 Canal St.
Louisiana ArtWorks
Presents "Process Art and the Found Object" (FREE)
Tuesday, August 26, 7pm
Louisiana ArtWorks
725 Howard Ave.
Monthly Swirl, A Taste of Burgundy with Ric Hopper
Wednesday, August 27, 6:30pm
Swirl
3143 Ponce de Leon St.
Filmmakers Chin and Shearer to Discuss Artistic Creativity in the Wake of Disaster (FREE TO LA RESIDENTS)
Wednesday, August 27, 7pm
New Orleans Museum of Art
1 Collins Diboll Circle
Thursdays at Twilight Concert: John Rankin
Thursday, August 28, 5pm
New Orleans City Park
1 Palm Drive
GLITZ - The Art of Female Impersonation!
Thursday, August 28, 9pm
The Theatre at Harrah's
8 Canal St.
The Bachelor in New Orleans
Friday, August 29, 6pm
Voodoo Mystere Lounge
718 N Rampart St.
Hot Club of New Orleans
Friday, August 29, 6pm
d.b.a.
618 Frenchmen St.
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Thursday, August 14, 2008
Ogden After Hours - Mark Miller & Jim McCormick
http://nolafunguide.com/event.php?id=13051
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Lobby Atrium of The Ogden Museum of Southern Art's Stephen Goldring Hall
Mark Miller is a New Orleans area based country music artist and songwriter splitting his time between networking and songwriting in Nashville, and his beloved and restored home in Covington, LA. Currently in the midst of recording his first solo release, Mark has melded his two music cities in every aspect. While recording the music “beds” in famous Nashville studios, Mark has insisted on recording his vocal performances at home in New Orleans, just a few feet from the Mississippi River, at The Music Shed, the city’s leading cutting edge and locally owned recording studio - every note of Mark’s soulful vocals being recorded in the embrace of his delta swamp roots.
Jim McCormick was born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana, and still has strong ties to his home, where he returns often for inspiration. He is currently a staff songwriter for Warner Chappell Music in Nashville. Recently he enjoyed his first top 40 hit single, “We Rode in Trucks,” with Luke Bryan. His songs also have been recorded by Tim McGraw, Trisha Yearwood, Randy Travis, Trace Adkins, Ronnie Milsap, Blue County, Bobby Pinson, Jeff Bates, Laren Lucas, Anders Osborne, Amanda Shaw and many others. He has performed at clubs and festivals throughout the USA, including the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, the Key West Songwriters Festival, and the South By Southwest Music Conference in Austin, TX.
Dates:
- Thursday, August 14, 2008 @ 6:00 pm
925 Camp St.
What, Has This Thing Appeared Tonight?
http://nolafunguide.com/event.php?id=8806
The Shakespeare Festival at Tulane continues its 15th season with a new play conceived, written and directed by Festival Associate Artistic Director Jim Fitzmorris. Written for and performed by The NOLA Project Theatre Company, "What, Has This Thing Appeared Again Tonight?" invites audiences to witness as The NOLA Project attempts to discover who, or what, The Thing is before it's too late! Performed in Tulane University's McWilliams Hall Lab Theatre. NOTE: These are the FINAL two performances of this critically aclaimed show. Don't miss out!!!
Dates:
- Friday, August 15, 2008 @ 7:30 pm
- Saturday, August 16, 2008 @ 7:30 pm
6823 St. Charles Ave.
Lab Theatre in McWilliams Hall on Tulane's Newcomb Campus
18 Newcomb Pl
New Orleans, LA 70118-5554
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
NOLAFunGuide Krewe's Picks of the Week
Living History Corps (FREE)
Saturday, August 16, 11am
National World War II Museum
945 Magazine Street
Entrance on Andrew Higgins Drive
"Wild On" VIP Club Tour and Co-Host Search
Saturday, August 16, 10pm
Republic New Orleans
828 South Peters Street
Blessing of the St. Joseph's Altar
Sunday, August 17, 3pm
Southern Food & Beverage Museum
1 Poydras Street
Riverwalk Marketplace
Trinity Artist Series: Romanian Pianist Lucian Zidaru
Sunday, August 17, 5pm
Trinity Episcopal Church and School
1329 Jackson Avenue
Storytime: Big and Little (FREE)
Monday, August 18, 10:30am
West Bank Regional Library
2751 Manhattan Boulevard
New Orleans Zephyrs v/s Iowa
Monday, August 18, 7pm
Zephyr Field
6000 Airline Dr.
City of Refuge by Tom Piazza - Book Launch, Reading & Signing (FREE)
Tuesday, August 19, 6pm
Octavia Books
513 Octavia Street
Congress District 2 and Orleans Parish District Attorney Debate (FREE)
Tuesday, August 19, 6:30pm
Tulane University
6823 St. Charles Ave.
Kendall Cram Room, 2nd Floor of the Lavin Bernick Center (McAlister b/w Freret)
Heirloom C.P.R. : Conserve, Preserve & Respect
Wednesday, August 20, 10am
Longue Vue House & Gardens
7 Bamboo Road
The Seventh Annual Coffee and Conversation Series: Family to Fiction (FREE)
Wednesday, August 20, 7pm
East Bank Regional Library - Jefferson Parish
4747 West Napoleon Avenue
Third Thursday Contemporary Art Mixer (FREE)
Thursday, August 21, 6:30pm
BECA Gallery
527 St. Joseph Street
Cul De Sac
Thursday, August 21, 8pm
Voodoo Mystere Lounge
718 N Rampart St.
Swirl's Free Friday with Ian McNulty (FREE)
Friday, August 22, 6pm
Swirl
3143 Ponce de Leon St.
Voices of Louisiana
Friday, August 22, 8pm
Le Chat Noir
715 St. Charles Ave.
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