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June 10, 2010

New York 2 New Orleans Coalition

Although many NY2NO organizers went on their first trips down to New Orleans with their schools, the students realized that they wanted to create a coalition separate and free from the usual administrative power of adults and that brought together youth from across New York City. Following this demand NY2NO was formed as a student organization under which trips to New Orleans could be organized. Now it has become a network of New York City High School students interested in organizing and mobilizing around the parallel struggles of New Orleans and their own communities.

Interview on benefit concert in New Orleans | CNN.com - Transcripts

[excerpt of interview]:
Big Sam with Big Sam's Funky Nation is one of the performers donating his time. Good to see you.
BIG SAM, BIG SAM'S FUNKY NATION: Hey. How you doing?
WHITFIELD: I'm doing great.
So you'll be performing today. You are joining a long list of performers, everyone from Lenny Kravitz to John Legend, Mos Def, Allen Toussaint. What's this mean for you to be participating in this gulf aid?

Gulf Aid a Mix of Anger and Celebration | offBeat

There was a healthy dose of outrage Sunday at Gulf Aid, the benefit concert to aid those affected by the oil disaster that occurred when the Deepwater Horizon oil well exploded. Actor Tim Robbins told the story of trying to fly over the oil spill and being denied permission, causing his pilot to speculate that BP was deciding who could fly over that airspace...

Gulf Aid to Benefit Area Fishermen Sunday. John Legend added to line-up | Offbeat Magazine

This Sunday, May 16th, musicians will unite at Gulf Aid, a benefit concert to raise funds to assist Gulf Coast fisherman presented by WWOZ, Mardi Gras World, SDT Waste and Debris, Rehage Entertainment and others.

Headliners are: Lenny Kravitz and Mos Def — Also appearing are: R&B singer John Legend, Big Sam’s Funky Nation, Steve Riley and The Mamou Playboys with Jon Cleary, BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet, Marcia Ball and Shamarr Allen and many others!

Tickets are on sale now at elevate.com for the show, which will take place Sunday from noon-10 p.m. at Mardi Gras World River City on the banks of the Mississippi River. The show’s a benefit to raise money that will help families affected by the oil disaster in the Gulf of Mexico, as well as raise awareness of the fragility and importance of the Louisiana wetlands.

Those who want to help but can’t make the concert can contribute by sending checks to:

GULF AID
P.O. Box 6917
Metairie, LA 70009

Funds will be distributed with a focus on two key elements of recovery: coastal environmental issues and the well-being of fishermen and the regional seafood industry. Tickets are $50 and are available exclusively at Elevate Tickets; youth 10 and under are free. The concert will be held this Sunday from 12-10 p.m. at Mardi Gras World's River City Plaza and will be broadcast live on WWOZ.

Lenny Kravitz Headlining Gulf Aid To Benefit Gulf Coast | MTV News

Show aimed at putting spotlight on devastating oil spill also features Mos Def, Ani DiFranco.
With much of the music world's attention focused on the devastating flooding in Nashville, part-time New Orleans resident Lenny Kravitz is hoping to put some of that focus on the environmental disaster that continues to unfold on the Gulf Coast as a result of the massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico...

Kelly Clarkson Helps Out With New Orleans Charity | Contactmusic News

Kelly Clarkson showed her charitable side on Saturday (12Dec09) by taking to the streets of New Orleans, Louisiana to lend a hand for a festive charity drive.

Artwork featuring Drew Brees, Warren Bros. characters on sale for charity | NewOrleans.Com / Sports | New Orleans Saints News

New Orleans, LA and Los Angeles, CA - Catch Dat Brees, a fine art limited edition featuring Drew Brees and the famous Warner Bros. Looney Tunes characters, has just been released to commemorate the second time in NFL history that a quarterback has eclipsed the 5,000 yard passing threshold. This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a numbered fine art lithograph or hand-painted cel limited edition, both personally signed by Drew Brees, will raise funds for the Brees Dream Foundation

Artoberfest benefiting the Children's Hospital @ National Art & Hobby

ARTOBERFEST at National Art & Hobby
800 block of Eleonore, New Orleans, Louisiana

Saturday, October 24th from 2pm - 5pm.

National Art and Hobby, Deutsches Haus, and NoLA Rising team up to raise money for Children's Hospital of New Orleans.

On Saturday, October 24th, National Art and Hobby will have a block party on the Eleonore side of the business with food and drinks and a live art demonstration.

All proceeds from the art store that day will go to support our local Children's Hospital.

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September 29, 2009

Bordainick makes New Orleans hope float | LoHud.com | The Journal News

Brian Bordainick, who became Carver High School's athletic director at the age of 22, is trying to help rebuild New Orleans' 9th Ward through the school's "Field of Dreams" football-stadium project. (Submitted photo)

Ogden Museum - O What A Night! - Gala! Art! Food! Music! 10-17-2009

JOIN the Ogden Museum of Southern Art for "O What a Night" Gala, considered the benefit party to attend in New Orleans. Its combination of fine cuisine, music, and silent and live auctions featuring renowned Southern artists (many of whom attend the gala), has made this party sell out every year.
October 17, 2009
FOOD and DRINK! Cuisine courtesy of award-winning Chefs Robert Carter of Peninsula Grill (South Carolina) and Warren Stevens of Calcasieu/Butcher (New Orleans) plus a specialty cocktail "O What a Cocktail" by Cure (New Orleans).
MUSIC! Hellen Gillet, UNO Jazz Masters Students, Full Gospel Chior, Irvin Mayfield and a number of very special guests.

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Show aimed at putting spotlight on devastating oil spill also features Mos Def, Ani DiFranco.