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Artists Get Opportunity
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 for Creative Producers Workshop What: 20+ inspiring hours of strategic planning, fundraising, promotion and self-management for artists of all mediums; music, visual, performing, design, and literary. … Read entire article »
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The Healing Power of Art
Faubourg St. John neighbor Beverly Morris would like to invite you to attend her upcoming art show. Her work will be displayed at the Georges Art Gallery at Metairie Park Country Day school located at 300 Park Road in Metairie. You may have seen Beverly walking her dog “Sweet Pea” around Faubourg St. John. Please support Beverly by attending the opening reception on Friday, February 3rd. The Healing Power of … Read entire article »
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Peggy Bishop at Jazz Fest
Faubourg St. John Neighbor Peggy Bishop to Show Work at Jazz Fest First Weekend April 27, 28, 29, 2012 Hours of Operation 11AM – 7PM Daily Faubourg St. John neighbor Peggy Bishop would like to announce that her work will be available in the Contemporary Crafts area during the first week of Jazz Fest. And, she has a corner booth! The Contemporary Crafts area at Jazz Fest presents work by both Louisiana and the nation’s most talented contemporary … Read entire article »
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Art World
Faubourg St. John neighbor Sandra Burshell would like you to know about her work SEPTENNIAL SELF-PORTRAIT INVITATIONAL | New Orleans Academy of Fine Arts | 5256 Magazine Street | New Orleans, LA 70115 through March 24, 2012 My pastel, “Fighting the Demon Within” portrays an ongoing battle for the artist facing the blank canvas in the struggle to express oneself. The self-portrait, to me, is one of the most difficult and introspective subjects an artist can tackle … Read entire article »
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Neighbor has Art Workshop at Longue Vue
Garden Art Series: Robert Guthrie Art classes taking place on January 28 and 29, 2012 will begin a multi-media art series exploring Longue Vue’s natural beauty. Longue Vue House and Gardens 7 Bamboo Road, New Orleans, LA 70124 504.488.5488 www.longuevue.com Faubourg St. John artist Robert Guthrie is having a two-part watercolor workshop that takes place this Saturday January 28th and Sunday January 29th, 2012, the first in a series of stimulating new art classes exploring the natural beauty of Longue Vue?s … Read entire article »
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Faubourg St. John Water Meter?
Faubourg St. John Water Meter? No, but it sure looks like one! Check out this potholder at this Saturday’s Arts Market in Palmer Park (Carrollton at Claiborne) They are $22 each. Tracy Thomson is a local hat and costume designer. 20 years ago as she was walking in The Quarter, she had the idea to make a rubbing of the Water Meter cover to put on the top of a hat, and then … Read entire article »
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City Catches Up with Faubourg St. John
Faubourg St. John has been asking its residents to “clean their drain” for several years. The City of New Orleans is following our lead and will be instituting a “Catch the Basin” campaign city-wide over the next few days. Below are links to Faubourg St. John’s reminders just in 2011… Feb 28, 2011: http://fsjna.org/2011/02/use-your-brain-clean-your-drain/ Sep 1, 2011:http://fsjna.org/2011/09/do-you-enjoy-flood-water-in-your-home/ Dec 22 2011: http://fsjna.org/2011/12/santa-says-clean-your-drain/ THE CITY IS ASKING THAT YOU CALL 311 FOR CATCH BASINS THAT NEED MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT TO CLEAR If you … Read entire article »
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NEIGHBORHOOD SHOPS
City Meetings Calendar
- New Orleans Recreation Development Commission-Special MeetingCity Council Chambers1300 Perdido StNew Orleans, LA 70112 Monday, February 6, 2012, 5 – 9pm NEW ORLEANS RECREATION DEVELOPMENT COMMISSIONSPECIAL MEETINGAGENDAMONDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 20125:00 PMCOUNCIL CHAMBERSI. CALL TO ORDERII. ROLL CALLIII. BUSINESSA. PRESENTATIONS BY AND INTERVIEW OF CANDIDATES FOR CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERB. FINALIZE SELECTION OF CHIEF EXECUTI […]
- Ethics Review BoardCity Council Chambers, City Hall1300 Perdido St., New Orleans, LA 70112 Tuesday, February 7, 2012, 2:30pm AGENDAApproval of minutes: December 13, 2011 Inspector General UpdateIndependent Police Monitor Update Strategic Planning ProcessExecutive Director’s Report 1. Draft FY 2011 Annual Report 2. Ethics Awareness & Education a. Survey b. Meeting update wi […]
- Workforce Investment Board (WIB)CNO/Job1 Board Room, 2nd Floor3400 Tulane Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119 Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 11:30am For additional information, contact (504) 658-4544. Meeting sponsor: Workforce Investment Board (WIB) […]
- BlightSTAT8th Floor East, Homeland Security Conference Room, City Hall1300 Perdido StNew Orleans, LA 70112 Thursday, February 9, 2012, 8 – 10am Tracks blight eradication process to meet the Mayor's goal of bringing 10,000 properties into compliance by 2014.This is an open meeting, the public is welcome to attend. Meeting sponsor: Office of Performance & Accou […]
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