This week marks the release of the book Coming Out the Door for the Ninth Ward: Stories by the Nine Times Social Aid and Pleasure Club.

Written by club members in partnership with the Neighborhood Story Project, it includes personal essays, interviews and reflections on second line culture and the community around the former Desire housing project.

Book Release Party!

November 17th, 2006, 8 p.m. - 1 a.m. 1222 N. Dorgenois
8:30 - 9:30: Reception
9:30 - 1:00: Dancing

Nine Times Social and Pleasure Club Pre-Thanksgiving Parade

November 19, 2006
Starts: 3436 Louisa Street, 12 noon

For more information about the parade or Nine Times, please contact business manager Corey Woods at (504) 616-5691.