Events
Markets, festivals, workshops, and other exciting events around town
Upcoming Events
Reose Sunshower SSIP Grand Opening
When
Friday, May 18, 2012
May 18th 4:00PM to 8:00PM
Where
222 Harrison Ave. New Orleans, LA 70124
Details
We are very excited to announce the Grand Opening of the REOSE Sunshower SSIP award-winning prototype. This is an opportunity to assemble the architects, vendors, and partners who have contributed their time and efforts leading up to this exciting milestone. Our most sincere appreciation goes out to everyone who has helped to make this vision a reality and we warmly welcome you to join us for this occasion. This event is not only an opportunity to gather those involved in the project, but also to spread the knowledge of this exciting endeavor with our associates in the industry. Consider this an opportunity for you to invite any individuals or companies that you feel may benefit from learning more about the designs, products, and the team that has been put together.
The Grand Opening will be held on May 18, 2012 from 4pm – 8pm at 222 Harrison Ave, New Orleans, LA 70124. Please see the attached invitation and forward as you see fit. Please RSVP as soon as possible with an approximate number of those attending. If you have any questions , please do not hesitate to ask. Thank you all again for your time and hard work. We greatly look forward to seeing you there!
RSVP: cheria@oceansafesteelsip.com
Filed under: Celebrations
Bayou Boogaloo
When
Friday, May 18, 2012 - Sunday, May 20, 2012
Where
Mid-City
Details
On the banks of Bayou Saint John at the intersection of Orleans Avenue and N. Jefferson Davis Parkway.
Live local and nationally renowned bands with an eclectic mix of family-friendly food, music, and fun. The Bayou Boogaloo will feature an art market, children’s entertainers and activities, the ever-popular Rubber Duck Derby, and the Zulu Run to Ride event. These are just a few of the many fun things to do at the 3rd annual Bayou Boogaloo. Plenty of food, drinks, and wonderful merchandise will be available for sale.
Free admission!
Find out more at http://thebayouboogaloo.com.
Filed under: Festivals
Mayor Landrieu's Office of Economic Development to Host Fourth Series of Business Information Sessions
When
Wednesday, May 2, 2012 - Wednesday, May 30, 2012
All May sessions will take place on Wednesdays from 5:30 to 7:30pm
Details
Mayor Mitch Landrieu’s Office of Economic Development will host another series of Business Information Sessions featuring information, resources and opportunities helpful for business owners and entrepreneurs. A meeting will be held in each City Council district. This is the fourth series of such meetings to be held.
The first session in this series will be held on Wednesday, May 2, 2012 from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. at the Robert E. Smith Branch Library in Lakeview.
Each session will focus on specific topics. Those interested can attend any and/or all sessions. All sessions will be held from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. and are open to the public. The complete list of dates and locations can be found below or online at www.nola.gov.
District A:
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
New Orleans Public Library, Robert E. Smith Branch
6301 Canal Blvd. (Meeting Room)
Topics:
“10,000 Small Businesses Program” presented by Delgado Community College and Alumni
District B:
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
JOB 1 Business and Career Solutions
3400 Tulane Avenue #183
Topics:
“Louisiana Economic Development Resources to assist small business owners with growth and sustainability” presented by Louisiana Economic Development Entrepreneurial Services
“Services Provided” presented by Kiva New Orleans
“Innovation Loan Program- Financing for Equipment & Inventory Purchases rate as low as 4.5%, Kiva Loan and ASII Mircro Loan” presented by ASI Federal Credit Union and A Shared Initiative, Inc.
District C:
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Delgado Community College West Bank Campus
2600 General Meyer Avenue, Building 1 Room 130
Topics:
“New Orleans Fresh Food Retailer Initiative” presented by Community & Economic Development Hope Enterprise Corporation
“Services Provided” presented by Goodwork Network
District D:
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Franklin Avenue Baptist Church
2515 Franklin Avenue (Family Life Center #107)
Topics:
“Services Provided” presented by Small Business Administration (SBA)
“Services Provided” presented by Idea Village
“Services Provided” presented by ACCION Louisiana
District E:
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School for Science and Technology
1617 Caffin Avenue, (Cafeteria)
Topics:
“Services Provided” presented by Seedco Financial
“Services Provided” presented by Women’s Business Resource & Entrepreneurship Center, Urban League New Orleans Services
Residents or businesses seeking additional information or to RSVP should contact Margrett Frazier in the Office of Economic Development at (504) 658-4237 or mmfrazier@nola.gov.
Filed under: Programs
Ongoing Events
Harrison Avenue Marketplace
When
Date: Second Wednesday of Every Month Excluding January, February, June and July. Time: 5 pm - 8 pm
Where
801 Harrison Avenue (Parking lot of former Lakeview Fine Foods)
10,000 Small Businesses
When
Applications for the November 2011 Workshop are due September 8th, 2011
Where
Delgado Community College
LA SPCA Events for the Month of September
When
Events for the LA SPCA through the end of September
Where
Locations vary by event, see details below.
Upper 9th Ward Farmers Market
When
Saturdays from 1PM - 4PM
Where
Holy Angels Parking Lot, 3500 St. Claude
Women & Wine on Wednesdays
When
Date: Third Wednesday of Every Month (usually) Time: 5:30 pm - 7 pm
Where
Location varies
Arts Market of New Orleans
When
Date: Last Saturday of each month Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where
Palmer Park, corner S. Clairborne and S. Carrollton avenues
Covington Farmers Market
When
Date: Wednesdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Time: Saturdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where
609 N. Columbia St., Covington
Crescent City Farmers Market
When
Date: Tuesdays Time: 9 am to 1 pm
Where
Uptown Square, 200 Broadway St.
French Market
When
Date: Daily Time: Hours vary by vendor.
Where
N. Peters Street, between St. Ann and Barracks streets
Freret Market
When
Date: First Saturday of each month Time: Noon to 5 pm
Where
Freret Street parking lot, between Napoleon Avenue and Jena Street
Fridays at the Roch
When
Date: Last Friday of each month Time: 5 pm to 9 pm
Where
Neutral ground behind St. Roch Market, St. Claude at St. Roch Ave.
Gretna Farmers Market
When
Date: Saturdays Time: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Where
Huey P. Long Avenue, between Third and Fourth streets
The Upper 9 Farmers Market
When
Date: Every Saturday Time: 1 pm - 4 pm
Where
3500 St. Claude St. (Holy Angels)
Vietnamese Farmers Market
When
Date: Saturdays Time: 6 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Where
14401 Alcee Fortier Blvd.
Algiers Point Art & Fine Craft Market
When
First Saturday of each month from 10 am - 4 pm
Where
446 Pelican Ave. at the old Gulf Station across from Confetti Park
Art Markets Bywater Art Market
When
Date: Third Saturday of each month Time: 9 am to 4 pm
Where
Markey Park, 3300 Royal St.
Friday Night Live with Troy Sawyer
When
Date: Every Friday Night Time: 10PM to 2AM
Where
The Precinct 1377 Annunciation St. (Across from the Saulet)
Jeremy Davenport
When
Every Thursday from 5:30 to 9PM Every Friday and Saturday from 9PM to 1AM
Where
In the Davenport Lounge at The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans 921 Canal St.
Sankofa Farmers Market
When
Every Saturday from 10AM to 2PM
Where
At Caffin and St. Claude Avenues in the Lower 9th Ward
All Things Local: Hollygrove Market and Farm on WGSO
When
Saturday Mornings at 9:00 AM
Where
WGSO Radio 990 AM
Tag-- You're It! Mobile Tagging for Stay Local! Businesses FAQ's
When
Ongoing
Where
Orleans, Jefferson, St. Tammany, St. Bernard, and Plaquemines Parishes
Water Challenge 2012
When
Applications due by September 30th 2011 at Midnight!
Where
The Idea Village and The Greater New Orleans Foundation
The Gumbo Green Games - Go Green and Save Green
When
Ongoing from now until March 2012.
Where
New Orleans
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