HELP THE HAUS SATURDAY

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Property Clean-Up (1700 Moss St.) | Saturday, April 13 | 9 am

Come help Deutsches Haus clean up the property. We will need wheelbarrows, shovels, rakes, weed whackers in order to clear trash, edge parking slabs, trim hedges, clear mud off of parking slabs and fill holes to name a few of the tasks. Bring gloves, sunscreen, etc. Please RSVP yeses only to [email protected] Lunch and beverages will be provided.

Deutsches Haus partnered with Faubourg St. John for the FEED the 1st program:
https://fsjna.org/2013/02/feed-the-1st-2/

Jazz Fest Rentals

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http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2011/03/critics_call_on_new_orleans_to.html

FROM THE INTERNET: Several years ago, New Orleans passed an ordinance to crack down on short-term rentals which aren’t licensed or approved by the city. Basically, a room at a hotel, B&B, guest house, or timeshare hotel is licensed. Any “condo” or “apartment” rental probably isn’t. “It is illegal to rent a French Quarter property for fewer than 60 days and fewer than 30 days for properties outside of the French Quarter, said Ryan Berni, press secretary for Mayor Mitch Landrieu.”

The idea behind the law is to protect the residential integrity of neighborhoods by having landlords rent to people who live and work in New Orleans, not just trying to make a buck off of tourists.

Also, hotels have liability insurance and pay taxes to the city. The loss of tax revenue when someone chooses a condo is very real.

Many other tourism-heavy cities around the country have similar laws and ordinances.

A list of legal short term rentals is in the link below:
http://www.nola.gov/en/VISITORS/Legal-Short-Term-Rentals/Legal-Short-Term-Rentals/

 

Homeowners should know local laws when renting

 

Making a few extra bucks by renting out the guest room to random travelers may be refreshingly easy thanks to websites like Airbnb that list and book the rooms, but homeowners should be aware of local ordinances and tax collection requirements.

“Unregistered, unlicensed individuals or entities that rent out rooms without a license are breaking the law,” said Mavis Early, a spokeswoman for the Greater New Orleans Hotel and Lodging Association. New Orleans has a city ordinance prohibiting “short-term rentals” that are not hotels or a small bed and breakfast type inn.

It is illegal to rent a French Quarter property for fewer than 60 days and fewer than 30 days for properties outside of the French Quarter, said Ryan Berni, press secretary for Mayor Mitch Landrieu.

Read the entire story by SKIP DESCANT, Advocate staff writer in the link below:
http://theadvocate.com/home/1079433-125/story.html

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http://www.fox8live.com/story/24016980/f  by Scott Satchfield

Nov. 19, 2013: For Carl Orend, what was supposed to be a dream weekend in New Orleans recently took a horrible turn when he arrived at the Mid-City home he rented through a short-term rental website. “The hygiene of the place was very bad. There was trash everywhere,” he said. “The place was very dirty. The back door didn’t lock properly, didn’t even close properly.”

According to city ordinance, it’s illegal to rent a property for fewer than 60 days in the French Quarter and 30 days in the rest of the city. A spokesman said the city investigates when it receives complaints about a property, and sends violation letters when applicable.

Visit the link below for the rest of the story by Scott Satchfield:
http://www.fox8live.com/story/24016980/f

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REAL WORLD EXPERIENCE WITH A SHORT TERM RENTAL

Michael Cloke posted the message below on Facebook and has authorized the message to be posted here.
Below is some real world experience with a short term rental…

“I have witnessed first hand what short-term renters do to the neighborhood. The only person that benefits from such illegal activities is the landlord. And that is only if the illegal occupants don’t destroy anyone’s property.

Next time some genius suggests that hotels, or the hospitality industry should contribute more fees/taxes to police patrols during such events, just remember; your neighbor skirted the law, and quite possibly deprived you and your family adequate protection, because the funds weren’t there.

When my neighbor rented her basement apt for Jazz Fest several years ago, the out-of-state tenants took a crap in my yard, littered my yard and garden with cigarette butts and beer cans, food wrappers, etc. I’m guessing someone, or several someones peed in my bushes, or poured stale beer in them; they were ruined. My insurance would not pay for it. My neighbor’s ins. wouldn’t pay either~~~the tenants were there illegally (ins rarely pays for a policyholder’s illegal activities). These people who come to town for a weekend or week, are generally here to party! It is a FESTIVAL! Whether it’s JF, Boogaloo, Voodoo, Endymion, etc. And it is not their property, nor are we their neighbors.

It will take more than “permit” fees and hotel taxes to handle the liabilities these transients bring to our neighborhoods. Check your homeowners ins. Such activities may not be covered, and you’ll be stuck holding the bag. It’s is not the same as having guests in your home; you are operating a business that could fall under the legal definition of a B & B or a hostel.

If I knew that my neighbors were renting their place out, say 3,4,or 5 times a year, to people who come here from out-of-state to party, I might not be so inclined to move into the neighborhood.“

Neighbor Tunes-In at Preservation Hall

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Did you know that Faubourg St. John neighbor Henry Artigue tunes pianos at Preservation Hall and the pianos at Jazz Fest?

PRESERVATION HALL JAZZ BAND
726 St. Peter Street / New Orleans, LA 70116 / (504) 522-2841
www.preservationhall.com
[email protected]
PRESERVATION HALL ANNOUNCES FEBRUARY, 2012
VENUE AND TOURING SCHEDULE, FEATURING:
~PHJB & Friends @ Carnegie Hall in Rolling Stone and NY Times~
~Minnesota’s Jack Brass Band & Friends / Thursday, February 2 @ 8pm~
~Home Performances by the Preservation Hall Jazz Band ~
~“Preservation Hall at 50: Celebrating Jazz Now Open at the Old U.S. Mint~
PHJB & Friends at Carnegie Hall / Coverage in Rolling Stone and the New York Times:
On January 7th, 2012 the Preservation Hall Jazz Band and Friends performed a very special sold out show at Carnegie Hall in honor of our 50th anniversary. Visit our blog at www.preshall.blogspot.com for recaps from Rolling Stone and the New York Times!
Jack Brass Band & Friends / Thursday, February 2 @ 8pm:
Hailing from Minnesota, the Jack Brass Band has been on a quest to achieve and honor an authentic New Orleans Brass Band sound since the early 1990s. Join them for a special performance at Preservation Hall featuring local brass band stalwarts Will Smith, Jeffrey Hills,
and Kerry “Fatman” Hunter on Thursday, February 2 at 8pm. Want to know more? Check out this great article, “Out-Of-Town Brass Bands” by Zachary Young from Offbeat Magazine.
http://www.offbeat.com/2011/11/01/out-of-town-brass-bands/

Home Performances by the Preservation Hall Jazz Band:

Come see our world-famous touring lineup in the room where it all started!
Saturday, February 4 @ 8pm Wednesday, February 8 @ 8pm
Saturday, February 11 @ 8pm Wednesday, February 15 @ 8pm
Wednesday, February 22 @ 8pm

Saturday, February 25 @ 8pm Wednesday, February 29 @ 8pm “Preservation Hall at Fifty: Celebrating Jazz at The Historic U.S. Mint:
The exhibition Preservation Hall at Fifty: Celebrating Jazz tells the story of the birth of Jazz and demonstrates how Preservation Hall continues to keep this quintessential New Orleans’ style of music alive for contemporary musicians and audiences from around the world. Slated to be on display for the rest of 2011 and most of 2012, this is a comprehensive exhibit not to be missed.

Contact the Historic U.S. Mint Museum for info regarding tickets and hours.

February, 2012 line-up for Preservation Hall

Wednesday, February 1 @ 8pm
Survivors Brass Band
Featuring: Jeffrey Hills
Traditional New Orleans Jazz

Thursday, February 2 @ 8pm
Jack Brass Band
With special guests: Will Smith, Jeffrey Hills, and Kerry Hunter
Traditional New Orleans Jazz

Friday, February 3 @ 8pm
The Preservation Hall Jazz Masters
Featuring: Leroy Jones
Traditional New Orleans Jazz

Saturday, February 4 @ 8pm
The Preservation Hall Jazz Band
Featuring: Mark Braud
Traditional New Orleans Jazz

Sunday, February 5 @ 8pm
The New Orleans Legacy Band
Featuring: Tommy Sancton
Traditional New Orleans Jazz

Monday, February 6 @ 8pm
The Preservation Players
Featuring: Mark Braud
Traditional New Orleans Jazz

Tuesday, February 7 @ 8pm
The Preservation Hall-Stars
Featuring: Shannon Powell
Traditional New Orleans Jazz

Wednesday, February 8 @ 8pm
The Preservation Hall Jazz Band
Featuring: Mark Braud
Traditional New Orleans Jazz

Thursday, February 9 @ 8pm
Tornado Brass Band
Featuring: Darryl Adams
Traditional New Orleans Jazz

Friday, February 10 @ 8pm
The Preservation Hall Jazz Masters
Featuring: Leroy Jones
Traditional New Orleans Jazz

Saturday, February 11 @ 8pm
The Preservation Hall Jazz Band
Featuring: Mark Braud
Traditional New Orleans Jazz

Sunday, February 12 @ 8pm
The St. Peter Street All-Stars
Featuring: Lars Edegran
Traditional New Orleans Jazz

Monday, February 13 @ 8pm
The Preservation Players
Featuring: Mark Braud
Traditional New Orleans Jazz

Tuesday, February 14 @ 8pm
The Preservation Hall-Stars
Featuring: Shannon Powell
Traditional New Orleans Jazz

Wednesday, February 15 @ 8pm
The Preservation Hall Jazz Band
Featuring: Mark Braud
Traditional New Orleans Jazz

Thursday, February 16 @ 8pm
The Paulin Brothers’ Brass Band
Featuring: Dwayne Paulin
Traditional New Orleans Jazz

Friday, February 17 @ 8pm
The Preservation Hall Jazz Masters
Featuring: Leroy Jones
Traditional New Orleans Jazz

Saturday, February 18 @ 8pm
CLOSED THROUGH MARDI GRAS
Sunday, February 19 @ 8pm
CLOSED THROUGH MARDI GRAS
Monday, February 20 @ 8pm
CLOSED THROUGH MARDI GRAS
Tuesday, February 21 @ 8pm
CLOSED FOR MARDI GRAS

Wednesday, February 22 @ 8pm
The Preservation Hall Jazz Band
Featuring: Mark Braud
Traditional New Orleans Jazz

Thursday, February 23 @ 8pm
New Birth Brass Band
Featuring: Tanio Hingle
Traditional New Orleans Jazz

Friday, February 24 @ 8pm
The Preservation Hall Jazz Masters
Featuring: Leroy Jones
Traditional New Orleans Jazz

Saturday, February 25 @ 8pm
The Preservation Hall Jazz Band
Featuring: Mark Braud
Traditional New Orleans Jazz

Sunday, February 26 @ 8pm
The St. Peter Street All-Stars
Featuring: Lars Edegran
Traditional New Orleans Jazz

Monday, February 27 @ 8pm
The Preservation Players
Featuring: Mark Braud
Traditional New Orleans Jazz

Tuesday, February 28 @ 8pm
The Preservation Hall-Stars
Featuring: Shannon Powell
Traditional New Orleans Jazz

Wednesday, February 29 @ 8pm
The Preservation Hall Jazz Band
Featuring: Mark Braud
Traditional New Orleans Jazz
PRESERVATION HALL JAZZ BAND ON TOUR: FEBRUARY, 2012

Wednesday, February 1, 2012
The Preservation Hall Jazz Band
Campbell Hall at UCSB
Santa Barbara, CA

Thursday, February 2, 2012
The Preservation Hall Jazz Band
The Sunset Center
Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA

Thursday, February 16, 2012
The Preservation Hall Jazz Band
Covenant College / Dora Maclellan Brown Memorial Chapel
Lookout Mountain, GA

Friday, February 17, 2012
The Preservation Hall Jazz Band & Trey McIntyre Project
Symphony Center Orchestra Hall
Chicago, IL

Saturday, February 18, 2012
The Preservation Hall Jazz Band
Stoughton Opera House
Stoughton, WI

Still Crazy After All These Years

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Article, photos, and video by Charlie London

Voodoo on the Bayou is 22 years old this year. It’s the original Voodoo on the Bayou not that head-banger one.

Check out the slideshow above and you’ll see photos of your neighbors enjoying the sounds of Los Po-Boy-Citos, the best latin band in New Orleans!

How ’bout this great stage built by Keith Christopher? Keith does all the great design for the party and has outdone himself year after year. And, the cost? zip, nada, zero. Why? Because Keith Christopher knows the value of service to one’s community.

If you could not make the 22nd annual Voodoo on the Bayou at the Pitot House this year you really missed a good one. But, its not too late to help out!

Please click here to make your tax deductible donation to the Faubourg St. John Neighborhood Association and its many benevolent programs. Just click on the “donate or pay dues here” box.

Check out Charlie London’s photos of the 2011 Voodoo on the Bayou in the link below:
http://neworleans.smugmug.com/Events/2011-Voodoo-on-the-Bayou

Many thanks to all our wonderful donors, suppliers, and generous businesses. Voodoo on the Bayou would not be possible without you!

Please visit the link below for more:
http://voodooonthebayou.com/