by Melinda Shelton in the Times Picayune
October 27, 2011

Melinda Shelton writes, “The FSJNA’s 22nd annual fundraiser ‘Voodoo on the Bayou’ is Saturday at 8:30 p.m. at the Pitot House, 1440 Moss St. Proceeds from this year’s Halloween bash will go to renovations at Desmare Family Park and the Re-Bridge project.

Tickets are $40 in advance, $50 at the door, and can be bought at Terranova’s Superette or Swirl Wines on Esplanade, Cork & Bottle at the American Can Co. on Orleans Avenue, or New Orleans Bamboo on Magazine Street.

Wear a costume or festive attire for an evening of music by Los Po-Boy-Citos, and Lips and the Trips. Enjoy food from a host of local eateries, an open bar, and a silent auction.

For more information and a look at the event’s smashing poster, go to voodooonthebayou.com.”

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SATURDAY | Oct 29 | 8:30 pm | PITOT HOUSE | 1440 Moss | New Orleans

Contact: [email protected]

Faubourg St. John Neighborhood Association is pleased to announce the 22nd Annual Voodoo on the Bayou celebration which will be held on the grounds of The Historic Pitot House.
The event will feature live music by “Los Po-Boy-Citos” (winners of the 2011 Big Easy Award for Best Latin Band) and the New Orleans sounds of “Lips & the Trips”.

Open Bar, food from some of New Orleans most beloved restaurants including Café Degas, Santa Fe, Nonna Mia and Angelo Brocato’s.

Also featured will be a wonderful variety of silent auction items including a Mignon Faget necklace, a Treme Poster signed by cast members, a Chris Owens costume, 1996 Sports Illustrated featuring and signed by Archie and Peyton Manning.

Tickets are $40 in advance ($50 at the door the night of the event) and available at:

Terranova Supermarket 3308 Esplanade Avenue
Swirl Wine 3143 Ponce de Leon
New Orleans Bamboo 6065 Magazine Street
Cork & Bottle 3700 Orleans Avenue

[email protected] or Call the “Voodoo Queen” at 504.486.7793

For more go to www.voodooonthebayou.com