Ladies in Red | June 14

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ladies-in-red-gala13th Annual Ladies in Red

Friday, June 14  ·  At The Cannery
3803 Toulouse St. (behind the American Can Company)
Complimentary valet provided.
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Patron Party  ·  7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Music by the NOCCA Alumni Jazz Ensemble

Gala  ·  8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Music by Shamarr Allen and the Underdawgs

Awards Presentation  ·  8:30 p.m.
Honoring jazz musicians and the institutions that support them

Enjoy New Orleans cuisine and an open bar,
plus specialty cocktails by Smooth Ambler and Ketel One Vodka.
Join us at The Cannery for an evening of jazz, cocktails and dancing!

Emcee
Eric Paulsen

Award Honorees
Lucien Barbarin  ·  Leah Chase  ·  Benny Jones
Freddie Lonzo  ·  Herlin Riley  ·  NOCCA Institute

Honorary Chairs
Michael Lewis, writer
Michael Lewis, New Orleans Saints ambassador
Irvin Mayfield, trumpeter

Event Chairs
Nicole Blackmon Lewis  ·  Anna & Adam Breaux

AAHP Chair
Edgar Chase III

TICKETS

Gala  ·  $75
1 ticket to the Gala

Junior Patron  ·  $100 (Ages 21-35)
1 ticket to the Patron Party & Gala

Patron  ·  $150
1 ticket to the Patron Party & Gala

Ragtime  ·  $500
4 tickets to the Patron Party & Gala, plus sponsorship benefits

Dixieland  ·  $1,000
6 tickets to the Patron Party & Gala, plus sponsorship benefits

Swing  ·  $2,000
8 tickets to the Patron Party & Gala, plus sponsorship benefits

Big Band  ·  $3,000
12 tickets to the Patron Party & Gala, plus sponsorship benefits

Trumpet King  ·  $5,000
16 tickets to the Patron Party & Gala, plus sponsorship benefits

Lady in Red  ·  $7,500
24 tickets to the Patron Party & Gala, plus sponsorship benefits

Purchase tickets in advance by calling 504.581.7032.

Ladies in Red supports the following Preservation Resource Center programs:
African American Heritage Preservation  ·  Education & Outreach  ·  Heritage Education and My City, My Home  ·  Jazz plaques with the New Orleans Jazz Commission  ·  Jazz house research, awareness and restoration

Contributions are tax-deductible as provided by law.

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Morris Jeff Gala

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You’re invited!


4th Annual Community Gala
and Auction

When: Thursday October 11th, 2012, 6:30-9:30 PM

Where: New Orleans Fairgrounds Clubhouse (1751 Gentilly Blvd.).

The event will feature a silent auction and live music by the Rebirth Brass Band. Admission includes all food and drinks from our fabulous list of community supporters including The Ruby Slipper, MONDO, Purveyors of Fine Wines, Orleans Coffee Exchange, Mandina’s, Pal’s Lounge and dozens of others. Our silent auction will feature arts and entertainment treasures including your chance to spend a week at the Tranquility Bay Resort on Ambergris Caye, Belize!

3 Ways Faubourg St. John neighbors can help:

1) Make an Online Food/beverage donation (due 9/27):
http://bit.ly/RMunC9
(or email [email protected] with food/beverage questions)

2) Make an Online Silent Auction donation (due 10/1): http://bit.ly/TLoUSv
(email [email protected] with auction questions)

3) Purchase tickets here: http://mjcsgala2012.eventbrite.com/

Any general questions can be addressed to Gala coordinator,
Brian Beabout ([email protected] / 814-404-8809)

Thanks,
Brian R. Beabout, Ph.D.
Morris Jeff Community School Fund Development
[email protected]
office: 504-280-7388
fax: 504-280-6453
http://www.morrisjeffschool.org

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Dear Friends,

We are inviting you to support public education in our city by making a food, beverage, or silent auction donation to our 4th Annual Community Gala and Auction to be held October 11th, 2012 at the New Orleans Fairgrounds Clubhouse (1751 Gentilly Blvd.).

The event will feature live music by the Rebirth Brass Band and includes all food and drinks. Food & Beverage donations can be made online at: http://bit.ly/RMunC9 and Silent Auction donations can be made online at: http://bit.ly/TLoUSv

Our school opened in the Fall of 2010 after 3 years of tireless work by dozens of local parents, educators, and community members. Today we serve 335 students in Pre-K- 4th grade. We will grow to a full Pre-K through 8th-grade school and eagerly await our relocation to a brand new facility at the Fisk-Howard site on S. Rendon St. in August 2014. We’ve been featured on NPR and in the Times Picayune for being one of the most racially and economically diverse open-access public schools in New Orleans.

Please consider supporting our Community Gala on October 11th or making a donation to support our vision. Any donations of cash, food, beverages, auction items, or supplies are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law (we are a 501c3). Your business will be recognized in the program and on video for an expected audience of 350 civic-minded attendees. You can learn more about the school and purchase Gala tickets online at www.morrisjeffschool.org.

If you have further questions, please email our Gala coordinator, Brian Beabout, at [email protected].

Our fundraising is geared toward five categories:

#1) International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme: IB is the curriculum framework behind some of the most rigorous, creative and successful schools in the world.

#2) Pre-K: Research has shown definitively that early childhood education makes an enormous difference to children’s development.

#3) Expanding our library: We’ve received several generous gifts to get our library started, but are still building our collection.

#4) Building a first-rate playground: Young children learn through play, and we intend to replace our current temporary play area with a top-quality playground.

And finally, #5) Extended school year: Having extended learning time is very important to closing “achievement gaps” across racial and economic lines.

If you believe in what we’re doing at Morris Jeff, we hope you’ll consider supporting our vision.

Sincerely,
Patricia Perkins
Principal, Morris Jeff Community Schoo

Big Party December 1st

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by Mary-jo Webster

REBRIDGE Fall Gala
December 1, 2012

What: The important fundraiser of the year for the REBRIDGE effort.
A lavish and exciting evening along the banks of Bayou St. John!

When: Saturday, December 1, 2012

Where: 1001 Moss Street in beautiful Faubourg St. John in New Orleans

Who: This year’s gala will be at the extraordinary home of Eric Hess and Judge Frank Thaxton III, ret.

Ti Martin is again graciously donating food for the event, so whether it is Commander’s Palace or the wonderful new SoBou, the food will be divine!

More details will be coming soon, but please hold the date and plan to attend the Second Annual REBRIDGE Gala on December 1st!

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Dear neighbors and Re-Bridge enthusiasts,

What follows is a long-overdue update about our efforts to rehabilitate the Dumaine Street and Magnolia bridges. Although I have not sent out an email recently, much work has been going on, and our progress is on track!

As a preface, I want to emphasize my great appreciation for the amazing support that has been offered and maintained, and without which this project would have died a long time ago:

~ The core group of Re-Bridge worker-bees that stays the course and gets it all done!

~ The Regional Planning Commission, who welcomed our initial proposals, contributed money and expertise, and continues to guide the project through a seemingly bewildering landscape!

~ Councilmember Susan Guidry, who has supported this project from the very beginning and continues to facilitate necessary conversations and collaborations!

~ The Faubourg St. John Neighborhood Association, who encouraged the project to launch, provided initial seed money, and has been there to help, support, contribute, attend, participate, and advocate in whatever manner is needed!

Magnolia Bridge

Feasibility Study (completed) $10,000 Funded by the Regional Planning Commission (RPC)

Completed by Volkert, Inc in 2011. This study informed the application for Federal Transportation Enhancement Funds (TE), and in November, 2011 $844,400 was awarded for this project.

Environmental & Historical Analyses (current phase) $67,000 Funded by RPC, to which Re-Bridge has contributed $13,400 in matching funds.

Completed by Volkert and forwarded to State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) for review in July. SHPO considers the impact of proposed work from an historic and archeological perspective and their review and approval is required prior to being able to spend any federal money on a project. A response from SHPO is expected soon, after which all documents will be forwarded to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) for approval.

Engineering Design and Permitting (next phase) estimated at $200,000. TE funds cannot be used for this phase.

We have asked the City of New Orleans to provide funding for this phase, and we are awaiting final confirmation that money from an upcoming bond sale will be earmarked as such.

Construction (final phase) estimated at $888,750. The $844K in TE funds will be applied to this phase, leaving a match requirement estimated at $44,450.

The match dollars can be provided from any source: Re-Bridge, the City, or grant funding (as yet unidentified).

Dumaine Street Bridge

Re-Bridge contributed an engineering inspection (thanks to Jim Danner!) in 2011, which concluded that no structural damage exists.

The Department of Public Works inspects every bridge in the City every two years, and they have agreed to use the upcoming inspection of Dumaine to generate a scope of work and budget for beautification.

With a reliable estimate of cost, and once we understand what portions of the scope require professional v. volunteer services, Re-Bridge will pursue a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (CEA) with the City of New Orleans. This CEA will allow Re-Bridge funding to fulfill a City-approved scope of work for cosmetic repairs and beautification.

Re-Bridge needs and welcomes community support! If you have some time, resources, money, or talent that you would like to contribute to the cause, please email me directly.

Many thanks to all of you,
Mary-jo Webster, Re-Bridge Chair
[email protected]

Red Hot Ladies in Red

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This Friday, help support Historic Preservation, Jazz history and Heritage Education at Ladies in Red- A Red-hot Gala

This event is a blast and honors our jazz musicians who give so much to our community, while also raising much-needed funds for our programming.

This year is looking to be one of our best Ladies in Red, so you will not want to miss it. An artisan-quality liquor sponsor will be providing the cocktails, and the cuisine is provided by some of the most renowned New Orleans restaurants, including Dickie Brennan’s Palace Cafe, K-Paul’s and Dooky Chase.

Friday, June 8
Generations Hall | 310 Andrew Higgins Dr.
(in the Warehouse District)

Patron Party
7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Music by The George French Band with special guests including Maynard Chatters and David Torkanowsky

Gala
8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Music by The George French Band and Robin Barnes & the Soul Heirs

Awards Presentation
8:30 p.m.
Honoring jazz musicians and the institutions that support them

Award Honorees
Charlie Gabriel
Palm Court Jazz Cafe
Tom Sancton
Gregg Stafford
Sweet Lorraine’s Jazz Club
Allen Toussaint

Emcee: Nancy Parker
Tickets available at the door. For more information, http://prcno.org/events/calendar/1233
http://www.wwltv.com/eye-on-festivals/Ladies-in-Red-supports-African-American-Heritage-Preservation-Education-156972835.html

We hope to see you tomorrow night.

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Suzanne N. Blaum
Director of Education and Outreach
Preservation Resource Center
923 Tchoupitoulas St
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 636-3399
[email protected]
www.prcno.org