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Needle Arts Studio is Moving It's Location!

DATE
Mon, May 21, 2012
TIME
12:00pm - 5:00pm

Needle Arts is on the Move!
. . . from their Metairie Road location to Canal Boulevard. The movers come May 21st, so swing by 115 Metairie Road before then to catch what's left of the
big moving sale!

50% Off
All Knitting Yarns
&
Canvases on the Wall

----Select Canvases----
$5, $10, $15, $20
and other great discounts as well!

LOCATION

Needle Arts Studio
5301 Canal Blvd. Between The Bulldog & Deluxe Cleaners
New Orleans, LA 70124

SPONSORING ORGANIZATION

United Way - Hospitality Cares: Painting with a Purpose

DATE
Wed, May 23, 2012
TIME
6:30am - 9:30am

Join United Way and Hospitality Cares on May 23rd for a night of paint, wine, snacks and fun, while supporting a great cause! Hospitality Cares is a United Way initiative that supports hospitality workers with emergency funding in times of crisis - money needed to pay medical bills, rent, utilities, etc. Tickets are only $65 and you'll be taking home your own piece of art at the end of a beautiful evening! Reserve your spot today atone of three Corks N Canvas locations .

LOCATION

Corks N Canvas (Uptown, Metairie, and Mandeville)

EVENT WEBSITE

SPONSORING ORGANIZATION

Men in Black 3 in 3D to Support Heritage School of Music

DATE
Thu, May 24, 2012
TIME
7:00pm - 11:35pm

The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation, in partnership with Real D and AMC Theatres present an exclusive sneak-preview screening of Men in Black 3 in 3D!

Tickets: $25 - click here to purchase

All proceeds benefit the Don "Moose" Jamison Heritage School of Music the free music education program of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation.

 

TOPICS
Education

LOCATION

AMC Elmwood Palace 20
1200 Elmwood Park Blvd.
Harahan

Free Community Outreach Fair

DATE
Fri, May 25, 2012
TIME
6:30pm - 10:00pm

The Community Center of St Bernard, in partnership with The Meraux Foundation, will hold a Community Outreach Fair at Docville Farm, 5124 E St Bernard Hwy, Violet, on Friday, May 25 from 6:30-10 PM. This family-friendly event is open to the public, and everyone is invited to attend and enjoy a free shrimp boil and live music from We3 and Miss Maggie Havens and her band while learning more about the many human services agencies, faith-based groups and community organizations that serve St Bernard Parish residents.

LOCATION

Docville Farm
5124 E St Bernard Hwy
Violet, LA 70092

EVENT WEBSITE

SPONSORING ORGANIZATION

Sounds Good: New Orleans Speech and Hearing Center's Annual Special Event

DATE
Thu, Jun 7, 2012
TIME
6:30pm - 9:30pm

This year New Orleans Speech and Hearing Center's annual Special Event will be held at the 12 Bar with entertainment by Dr. Michael White.
Be sure to try your luck on some of our wonderful raffle and auction items! Items include: a beach vacation, event space rental at 12 Bar, a NOMA membership, music lessons at N.O. Academy of Music, gift certificates to The Hang Out, Mike’s Golden Cleaners, and much more!
Come eat and drink with us as we celebrate another successful year!

Tickets cost $50/individual, $75/ couple, and $35/individual under 35.

TOPICS
Health

LOCATION

The 12 Bar
608 Fulton St.
New Orleans, LA 70130
Special Event 2011

IWO Annual Meeting and Brunch

DATE
Sat, Jun 9, 2012
TIME
10:00am - 1:00pm

The Annual Business Meeting will feature an opportunity to network with like-minded women and this year IWO is pleased to announce Beverly Wright as the keynote speaker. The leading scholar and advocate for environmental justice, Beverly Wright is the Director of the Deep South Center for Environmental Justice at Dillard University, and she is a recipient of the Heinz Award in recognition of her work to bring attention to environmental issues affecting poor communities.

Tickets for the IWO Annual Meeting must be purchased in advance.
Until midnight on June 2nd: tickets for members are $35 and for guests $45
June 3rd (12:00am) until midnight June 6th: tickets for members are $40 for guests $50

To purchase tickets please visit the IWO website at http://iwoneworleans.org/

LOCATION

Eiffel Society
2040 St. Charles Avenue
New Orleans , LA 70130

SPONSORING ORGANIZATION

Ye Olde Book Shoppe

DATE
Sat, Jun 16, 2012
TIME
10:00am - 4:00pm

The Friends of the Jefferson Public Library announce “Ye Olde Book Shoppe,” a sale of rare and collectible books and records, to be held June 16, 2012, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Avenue, in Metairie. Antique and collectible books and old records, some never offered before, will be for sale at 25% off the regular book sale prices. It is important to note that only antique and collectible books and records will be available at this sale.

Cash, checks, and Visa, Mastercard, and Discover cards will be accepted. There is free admission and free parking. For more information, call the Friends of the Library at 455-2665 or e-mail friendsjpl@Yahoo.com. All proceeds from the sale benefit the Jefferson Parish Libraries.

TOPICS
Education

LOCATION

East Bank Regional Library
4747 W. Napoleon Avenue
Metairie, LA 70001

Stage Door Idol 2012 Auditions

DATE
Sat, Jun 16, 2012
TIME
10:00am - 12:00pm

ARE YOU THE NEXT STAGE DOOR IDOL?
COMPETE FOR A HEADLINING SPOT AT THE NATIONAL WWII MUSEUM
The five-week competition will feature performances of the greatest hits of the war years for local celebrity judges.

To audition, prepare a song that was written, recorded, or in the style of the
1940s
Be prepared to sing a capella at below auditions only

Open Auditions:
Saturday, June 16 10am-Noon
Tuesday, June 26 5:30-7pm
Saturday, June 30 10am-Noon

In the Stage Door Canteen
945 Magazine St.

If selected, you will be invited to compete in one of four preliminary rounds in July
Winners of each preliminary round will compete in the finals on
Tuesday, August 14, 2012

The winner will receive fabulous prizes to include a $500 talent award!

For more information call 504-528-1944 ext 287

AGES 17 AND UP

LOCATION

The Stage Door Canteen at The National WWII Museum
945 Magazine St.
New Orleans, LA 70130

EVENT WEBSITE

Stage Door Idol 2012 Auditions

DATE
Tue, Jun 26, 2012
TIME
5:30pm - 7:00pm

Are you the next Stage Door Idol?
COMPETE FOR A HEADLINING SPOT AT THE NATIONAL WWII MUSEUM
The five-week competition will feature performances of the greatest hits of the war years for local celebrity judges.

To audition, prepare a song that was written, recorded, or in the style of the
1940s
Be prepared to sing a capella at below auditions only

Open Auditions:
Saturday, June 16 10am-Noon
Tuesday, June 26 5:30-7pm
Saturday, June 30 10am-Noon

In the Stage Door Canteen
945 Magazine St.

If selected, you will be invited to compete in one of four preliminary rounds in July
Winners of each preliminary round will compete in the finals on
Tuesday, August 14, 2012

The winner will receive fabulous prizes to include a $500 talent award!

For more information call 504-528-1944 ext 287

AGES 17 AND UP

LOCATION

The Stage Door Canteen at The National WWII Museum
945 Magazine St.
New Orleans, LA 70130

EVENT WEBSITE

Stage Door Idol 2012 Auditions

DATE
Sat, Jun 30, 2012
TIME
10:00am - 12:00pm

ARE YOU THE NEXT STAGE DOOR IDOL?
COMPETE FOR A HEADLINING SPOT AT THE NATIONAL WWII MUSEUM
The five-week competition will feature performances of the greatest hits of the war years for local celebrity judges.

To audition, prepare a song that was written, recorded, or in the style of the
1940s
Be prepared to sing a capella at below auditions only

Open Auditions:
Saturday, June 16 10am-Noon
Tuesday, June 26 5:30-7pm
Saturday, June 30 10am-Noon

In the Stage Door Canteen
945 Magazine St.

If selected, you will be invited to compete in one of four preliminary rounds in July
Winners of each preliminary round will compete in the finals on
Tuesday, August 14, 2012

The winner will receive fabulous prizes to include a $500 talent award!

For more information call 504-528-1944 ext 287

AGES 17 AND UP

LOCATION

The Stage Door Canteen at The National WWII Museum
945 Magazine St.
New Orleans, LA 70130

EVENT WEBSITE

Heroes of Louisiana Music at the Mint

DATE
Tue, Jul 17, 2012
TIME
6:00pm - 8:30pm

Join us for this exciting new, 4-part series focusing on the rich musical heritage of the state of Louisiana! During each event in the series, we will focus on a different geographical area in the state, allowing a look at the entire state of Louisiana. Each program will include a 75-minute live performance, an interview with the performer and a question & answer session with the audience!

Don’t miss any of the events series - mark you calendars now with all the upcoming series dates: May 15th, July 17th, September 178th and November 20th
May 15th:

Concert & Conversation with Maggie Lewis

Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Performance and Program from 6:00 - 8:30

At the new U.S. Mint Performance Space!
400 Esplanade Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70116

$30 general admission, $25 for FOC Members

Advance tickets are available online through the Friends of the Cabildo or by calling 504.523.3939.

LOCATION

Old US Mint Performance Space
400 Esplande Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70116

SPONSORING ORGANIZATION

Heroes of Louisiana Music at the Mint

DATE
Tue, Sep 18, 2012
TIME
6:00pm - 8:30pm

Join us for this exciting new, 4-part series focusing on the rich musical heritage of the state of Louisiana! During each event in the series, we will focus on a different geographical area in the state, allowing a look at the entire state of Louisiana. Each program will include a 75-minute live performance, an interview with the performer and a question & answer session with the audience!

Don’t miss any of the events series - mark you calendars now with all the upcoming series dates: May 15th, July 17th, September 178th and November 20th
May 15th:

Concert & Conversation with Johnnie Allan

Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Performance and Program from 6:00 - 8:30

At the new U.S. Mint Performance Space!
400 Esplanade Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70116

$30 general admission, $25 for FOC Members

Advance tickets are available online through the Friends of the Cabildo or by calling 504.523.3939.

LOCATION

Old US Mint
400 Esplande Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70116

SPONSORING ORGANIZATION

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