A Tribute to Toussaint

December 3, 2014 by admin

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Faubourg St. John neighbor Kathy Sebastian writes, “For the last 2+ years I’ve been working with WLAE on this project. It was premiered last spring at SyncUp Cinema during Jazz Fest and since then has had a major edit for the national PBS market in spring 2015. It is now ready and will be aired Saturday and Sunday on WLAE and Tuesday LPB. It’s a busy season but if you have time, I think you will enjoy this project about New Orleans own and friend of Faubourg St John, Allen Toussaint.”

 New Orleans WLAE-TV premiere – “A TRIBUTE TO TOUSSAINT” – Saturday, December 6th at 7:00pm

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A Tribute to Toussaint

Saturday, December 6th at 7:00pm

Sunday, December 7th at 8:30pm

Wednesday, December 24th at 8:00pm

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PORCH CRAWL 2013

June 14, 2013 by admin

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James Andrews and his friends entertained
the PORCH CRAWL crowd for hours.


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Allen Toussaint came by to visit with Jim Danner and all his Faubourg St. John neighbors for the 2013 Porch Crawl.

photo by Diane Angelico.





http://theadvocate.com/news/neworleans/communitynews/6224735-123/neighbors-sit-sip-for-porch

FUN IN FAUBOURG ST. JOHN
article by Roberta Grove
The Faubourg St. John Neighborhood Association recently hosted its third annual Porch Crawl fundraiser. Broad Street, Orleans Avenue, Carrollton Avenue and Onzaga Street at the Fair Grounds are the boundaries for the historic neighborhood, which was established in 1708.

The area’s lush tree-lined streets are home to more than 4,000 residents who are accustomed to hosting unique celebrations.

The recent Porch Crawl highlighted seven Faubourg St. John homes and their front porches.

Each home was paired with one of seven neighborhood restaurants. At each stop along the way, patrons sampled tastings from each establishment while sipping refreshing summer cocktails, provided by Glazer’s.

Before air conditioning existed, New Orleans neighborhood porches were popular gathering places for friends, family and neighbors to socialize, with relative comfort, during the warmer summer months.

Today, many porches still have furnishings and fans to make outdoor entertaining more enjoyable.

It is this local tradition that inspired the members of the Faubourg St. John neighborhood to embrace history while simultaneously raising funds to support FSJNA’s many community improvements.

Supporting that cause were Liuzzas by the Track, Pal’s Lounge, Fat Falafel Food Truck, Serendipity, Café Degas, Santa Fe Restaurant, Lola’s and Ralph’s on the Park.

Some locations featured entertainment, but most patrons eventually found their way over to 1100 block of North Gayoso Street to take in the sounds of jazz trumpeter James Andrews and his trio.

FSJNA’s Porch Crawl attracted more than 150 patrons to highlight one of our city’s most-beautiful neighborhoods.

The Crawl is the perfect way to get a feel for and appreciation of a great neighborhood so if you missed it, make sure to check out https://fsjna.org for the organization’s next party. Bastille Day is just around the corner, with a celebration planned July 13. See you there!

La Vie de Ville captures city life New Orleans style each Thursday in the Advocate New Orleans Community News Section. Please email information on your upcoming event to [email protected].

http://theadvocate.com/news/neworleans/communitynews/6224735-123/neighbors-sit-sip-for-porch
Glazer’s strong commitment to the community has been recognized since our founding in 1933. It’s our way of saying “thank you” for allowing us to be your neighbor. Each day, we strive to earn, build and maintain a positive relationship of trust in the community, creating a tradition of caring that has come to be known as “Glazer’s Community Partnerships.”

James Andrews played at Faubourg St. John’s
2013 PORCH CRAWL


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The PORCH CRAWL in Faubourg St. John is held annually under the majestic oaks on Ursulines Avenue. Join us next year!

photos below by Charlie London


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FORTIER PARK FESTIVAL

April 20, 2013 by admin

photos and video by Charlie London
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Robert Guthrie painted this gift to the Fortier Fest while the festival was happening!
He allowed it to be auctioned off for the benefit of the park.

Everyone’s friend and neighbor, Robert Guthrie, died suddenly on Wednesday, February 26, 2014. His friends called him “Speedy”. He was known for his fun loving personality and generosity. Robert Guthrie will live on in the hearts of many.

“Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything.” ― Plato
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Al Scramuzza and Allen Touissaint at the 2013 Fortier Festival

Walter “Wolfman” Washington and Allen Toussaint.

John Michael Rouchell at the 2013 Fortier Fest.

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John Michael Rouchell at the 2013 Fortier Fest.

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Bobby Wozniak and David Armond make Fortier Park what it is today!

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Bob McGuire with New Orleans City Councilperson Susan Guidry. Bob is the mastermind behind all of the Fortier Festivals.

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Rodney “Grill Master” Beals worked hard all day cooking burgers donated by Canseco’s!


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Linda Burns, Linda Landesberg and Susan Roth sold lots of tickets.

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