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Buy the 2014 Bayou Boogaloo poster by visiting the link–> http://thebayouboogaloo.com/shop
The 2014 Bayou Boogaloo Commemorative Poster by artist Jacques Soulas is a Gouache on Paper depiction of a typical day at the Bayou Boogaloo. Seen from the perspective of bicycle riders approaching the festival, the 2014 poster celebrates the relaxed, natural and activity rich environment of Bayou St. John.
The pastoral image is faithfully reproduced as a SilkScreen Print. The poster measures 24″ x 13″ and is printed on Mohawk Superfine art paper in 6 brilliant colors surrounded by a pastel eggshell color border. The edition of 300 signed and numbered prints is sure to be a Sold Out collectible.
Soulas, a French native and Bayou St. John resident, owns Cafe Degas restaurant on Esplanade Avenue not far from the Bayou Boogaloo site. He paints mostly in oils in a style similar to contemporary realism. As a medium, Gouche is similar to watercolor but modified with chalk to add opacity and reflective qualities. The focus on cyclists for this year’s poster is in reference to the long-anticipated ground breaking of the Lafitte Corridor bike path that will connect Bayou St. John to downtown New Orleans.
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BAYOU BOOGALOO Art Market:
https://fsjna.org/2014/03/bayou-boogaloo-art-market/
BAYOU BOOGALOO Music:
https://fsjna.org/2014/03/bayou-boogaloo-music-lineup-released/
Bayou Boogaloo comes once again to the banks of scenic Bayou St. John in one of the most unique neighborhoods in New Orleans. Come out to the shores of the “urban bayou” to experience New Orleans greenery and some of the best music, food and crafts the city has to offer. The festival is in it’s 9th year and takes place over the weekend of May 16 -18. Admission is FREE. More in the link: http://www.neworleansonline.com/neworleans/festivals/musicfestivals/bayouboogaloo.html
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Big Freedia, Eric Lindell, Rosie Ledet and The Zydeco Playboys, Sweet Crude, Vox and the Hound and about two dozen other bands have been announced for this year’s Bayou Boogaloo, the 9th annual weekend festival on the banks of Bayou St. John in Mid-City. More in the link: http://www.bestofneworleans.com/blogofneworleans/archives/2014/03/27/bayou-boogaloo-sets-2014-music-lineup
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This annual New Orleans festival brings over 35,000 locals and visitors for live New Orleans music from three stages, sample delicious New Orleans food, and get a taste of unique local culture at the Boogaloo Art Market. The Bayou Boogaloo Festival 2014 is a family-friendly event with a kid’s stage, games and activities for children. More in the link: http://hotelmonteleone.com/events/mid-city-bayou-boogaloo-2014-friday-may-16/
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I’m going to tell you the top five reasons to head on over to Bayou Boogaloo in Mid-City, which runs from May 16-18 and is FREE. Details in the link: http://www.gonola.com/2014/05/02/top-5-reasons-to-go-to-bayou-boogaloo-in-new-orleans.html
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In keeping with its “zero-waste event” practice, which aims to decrease the event’s environmental impact on our community, patrons are urged to take public transportation, ride a bike or walk to the boogaloo. Learn more about the Bayou Boogaloo in the link: http://blog.nola.com/new_orleans/2014/05/bayou_boogaloo_planned_nopd_1s.html
Special events include:
Bicycle Pub Crawl, May 17, from 9 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Bicyclists will meet between 9-9:45 a.m. at Morning Call in City Park, and then set off on an adventure that includes stops at bars, hangouts, and points of interest. This fundraiser for the Mothership Foundation and Mid-City Volleyball has a suggested $20 participation donation. Wheel Fun Bike Rentals will rent bikes to non-owners. To register, send an email to Peter Hickman at phickm@gmail.com.
6th Annual Zulu/Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office Run-To-Ride 5K, May 17. The race begins at OPSO headquarters, 732 N. Broad St., and ends at Zulu headquarters. To register call 504.239.1531.
Bicycle Second Line, May 18, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bike Easy sponsors this safety monitored,11-mile ride that starts and ends at Bayou St. John. It’s free for Bike Easy members or $15 for a t-shirt/entry. There are stops at Backstreet Cultural Museum and Rouses in the CBD. To register email info@bikeeasy.org or call 504.861.4022.
NOPD 1st District crawfish boil
Josef Wright with the Greater Mid-City Business Association said the group is accepting monetary donations to help pay for a crawfish boil James Clesi Catering is hosting for NOPD 1st District officers and their families. While the May 18 event isn’t open to the public, Wright said it’s “a way we can show our appreciation for the officers, who don’t get enough of that. …These people risk their lives every day to protect us.” To make a donation, contact Wright at 504.339.3277.
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In addition to the Bayou Boogaloo, the MotherShip Foundation pursues its mission through working with neighborhood groups, nonprofits, and other organizations to implement neighborhood improvement projects throughout the year. Previous projects have included building playgrounds, supporting community sports initiatives, planting native habitat-building and erosion-preventing marsh grasses, and replacing trees that are lost during hurricanes. More in the link: http://www.flavorus.com/event/Bayou-Boogaloo-Festival/239038
