I like this idea of commemorating the one year anniversary of Katrina's landfall
The Katrina Dinner 2006
This August 29th the Lost Tribe of New Orleans is Invited to Participate in a Ritual Meal Commemorating the One Year Anniversary of Katrina
Saturday, August 26, 2006
This guy is scum
from the TP here's an article about an asshole suing a man for using his boat to rescue people after Katrina
A Broadmoor man who said he rescued more than 200 residents after commandeering a boat during the flood after Hurricane Katrina is being sued by the boat's owner for taking it "without receiving permission."
The lawsuit contends that boat owner John M. Lyons Jr. suffered his own distress, in the form of "grief, mental anguish, embarrassment and suffering . . . due to the removal of the boat," as well as its replacement costs...
I wish I could reach out and grab Mr. Lyons by the throat and show him some distress.
What an ass.
A Broadmoor man who said he rescued more than 200 residents after commandeering a boat during the flood after Hurricane Katrina is being sued by the boat's owner for taking it "without receiving permission."
The lawsuit contends that boat owner John M. Lyons Jr. suffered his own distress, in the form of "grief, mental anguish, embarrassment and suffering . . . due to the removal of the boat," as well as its replacement costs...
I wish I could reach out and grab Mr. Lyons by the throat and show him some distress.
What an ass.
Rockey you asskisser
You know, I wish you had another four years, man. If we had this president for another four years, I think we'd be great.
Gee, wonder if this whole thing was set up by PR people to make the President look like he actually gave a damn? Golly, that George Bush sure is a can do guy — he can do what his handlers tell him in front of the camera.
Gee, wonder if this whole thing was set up by PR people to make the President look like he actually gave a damn? Golly, that George Bush sure is a can do guy — he can do what his handlers tell him in front of the camera.
Friday, August 25, 2006
Ernesto
Update August 26, 2006
here's the latest forecast I'll wait till tomorrow to make hotel reservations.
Let's just hope Ernesto follows the same path his like-named predecessor's took.
here's the latest forecast I'll wait till tomorrow to make hotel reservations.
Let's just hope Ernesto follows the same path his like-named predecessor's took.
Links worth checking out
Dangle has provided some good links for the Road Home Plan (check out the side bar) and
is also providing a Katrina time line. Thanks, Dangle!
is also providing a Katrina time line. Thanks, Dangle!
Do Nothing Nagin
Ray Nagin is really enjoying his celebrity.
From traveling the country a few months ago as an "expert" on disaster management (can you say oxymoron?) to his latest interview on CBS's 60 Minutes this Sunday (8/27/06).
In his latest round of unbelievable cocky behavior, he becomes flippant when a CBS reporter queries him on the state of the city one year Post-K. His response: You guys in New York can't get a hole in the ground fixed, and it's five years later. So let's be fair.
Still using his race card, earlier this week he complained that the slow federal recovery was because of the racial makeup of the city. And I, to this day, believe that if that would have happened in Orange County, California, if that would have happened in South Beach, Miami, it would have been a different response
I wonder if Ray Nagin can take responsibility for anything?
Our esteemed governess wrote Ray Ray this week about the state of New Orleans' recovery one year later. In this letter she details monies appropriated to the city for recovery versus monies spent to date. 45% of the dollars appropriated have been used.
You da man, C-Ray.
In an article about "Super Mouth" Nagin Bayou Buzz dot com discusses Ray's penchant for making off the cuff remarks . I couldn't have said it better myself.
And now we have the circus coming to town to "commemorate" the one year anniversary of Katrina. Lord knows what Ray Ray malaprops we will be hearing this week.
Found this in the Times Picayune today (8/25/06) in a story about former New Orleans Police Superintendent Eddie Compass. Ray Nagin - unknowingly prophesizing his own future “His commanders expressed serious concerns about him, he was on a fairly regular basis making statements to the press that were somewhat illogical,” Nagin said talking about Eddie Compass.
From traveling the country a few months ago as an "expert" on disaster management (can you say oxymoron?) to his latest interview on CBS's 60 Minutes this Sunday (8/27/06).
In his latest round of unbelievable cocky behavior, he becomes flippant when a CBS reporter queries him on the state of the city one year Post-K. His response: You guys in New York can't get a hole in the ground fixed, and it's five years later. So let's be fair.
Still using his race card, earlier this week he complained that the slow federal recovery was because of the racial makeup of the city. And I, to this day, believe that if that would have happened in Orange County, California, if that would have happened in South Beach, Miami, it would have been a different response
I wonder if Ray Nagin can take responsibility for anything?
Our esteemed governess wrote Ray Ray this week about the state of New Orleans' recovery one year later. In this letter she details monies appropriated to the city for recovery versus monies spent to date. 45% of the dollars appropriated have been used.
You da man, C-Ray.
In an article about "Super Mouth" Nagin Bayou Buzz dot com discusses Ray's penchant for making off the cuff remarks . I couldn't have said it better myself.
And now we have the circus coming to town to "commemorate" the one year anniversary of Katrina. Lord knows what Ray Ray malaprops we will be hearing this week.
Found this in the Times Picayune today (8/25/06) in a story about former New Orleans Police Superintendent Eddie Compass. Ray Nagin - unknowingly prophesizing his own future “His commanders expressed serious concerns about him, he was on a fairly regular basis making statements to the press that were somewhat illogical,” Nagin said talking about Eddie Compass.
Thursday, August 24, 2006
Opinions are like....
Seeing many different opinions on the Spike Lee documentary on Katrina.
As I said in a previous post, if you don't like how Spike portrayed the tragedy,
make your own movie, show us YOUR experiences.
Again, I think the color of the skin of the people interviewed was well balanced. not that it really matters to me. And IMHO it shouldn't matter to anyone. But a lot of people are bitchin about it.
There's this one from Oyster that refutes the above complaint about the movie being "pro black".
And this one written by someone who didn't like the movie at all. But he's just a young yuppie anyway. :)
I like Suspect Device's answer to aforementioned young yuppie.
Wet Bank Guide's Mark discusses his feelings on all of this and a very good discussion follows.
Schroeder got a great dialog going when he talked about his feelings about the documentary.
And I don't know where these people are from , but they don't like us....that's just a feeling I get. :)
I don't think it really matters what people think about When the Levees Broke. I'm glad it was made.
As I said in a previous post, if you don't like how Spike portrayed the tragedy,
make your own movie, show us YOUR experiences.
Again, I think the color of the skin of the people interviewed was well balanced. not that it really matters to me. And IMHO it shouldn't matter to anyone. But a lot of people are bitchin about it.
There's this one from Oyster that refutes the above complaint about the movie being "pro black".
And this one written by someone who didn't like the movie at all. But he's just a young yuppie anyway. :)
I like Suspect Device's answer to aforementioned young yuppie.
Wet Bank Guide's Mark discusses his feelings on all of this and a very good discussion follows.
Schroeder got a great dialog going when he talked about his feelings about the documentary.
And I don't know where these people are from , but they don't like us....that's just a feeling I get. :)
I don't think it really matters what people think about When the Levees Broke. I'm glad it was made.
Wednesday, August 23, 2006
Slidell's Recovery
From Foxnews dot com
One Year After Katrina, Slidell, La. Shows Gulf Coast’s Determination to Rebuild
An excerpt from this story
.....the starkest difference between the hometown they knew before Hurricane Katrina and the one they came back to after the storm is the emptiness.
The neighborhood that was so familiar to and loved by them now has gaping holes in it, left by longtime residents who fled for good. The Andres are still overwhelmed by sadness when they talk about it, because they know they'll never see many of them again.
Yep, that's about right. Slidell wasn't hit hard like New Orleans, but she did take a pretty big punch from Katrina.
But, it's coming back slowly.
One Year After Katrina, Slidell, La. Shows Gulf Coast’s Determination to Rebuild
An excerpt from this story
.....the starkest difference between the hometown they knew before Hurricane Katrina and the one they came back to after the storm is the emptiness.
The neighborhood that was so familiar to and loved by them now has gaping holes in it, left by longtime residents who fled for good. The Andres are still overwhelmed by sadness when they talk about it, because they know they'll never see many of them again.
Yep, that's about right. Slidell wasn't hit hard like New Orleans, but she did take a pretty big punch from Katrina.
But, it's coming back slowly.
Chalmation in DC
Update 8/25/06
From the Washington Post
The Vaccarella visit was part of a preemptive effort by the White House to fend off fresh criticism of the administration's handling of Katrina as the first anniversary approaches. Vaccarella praised the government effort while saying he "wanted to remind the president that the job's not done, and he knows that." Bush plans to travel to the Gulf Coast region for two days next week to tour damaged areas, and he vowed to cut through any "bureaucratic hurdles" holding up reconstruction efforts.
Jeesh. I'm sorry and embarassed that I wasted space posting this:
Rockey Vacarella from Chalmette has made it to D.C. and is meeting with Bush.
Just shows to go you that you can accomplish anything if you go at it the right way.
Sure it's a "good news" story for Bush to look like an attentive president, but we all know better down here, don't we?
from this T.P. article:
It takes a confident person to ride into this town and expect the president to join you for dinner — even if you’re providing the grub.
But Rockey Vaccarella, who clung to the rooftop of his flooded Meraux home for more than four hours after Hurricane Katrina hit before swimming to safety, said he felt compelled to come to the nation’s capital with a mock but realistic looking FEMA trailer to pass on a personal message to President Bush.
And even though almost everyone told him it was a lost cause, Vaccarella will get his meeting with Bush — not for dinner but a private session at the White House Wednesday morning (8/23/06).
From the Washington Post
The Vaccarella visit was part of a preemptive effort by the White House to fend off fresh criticism of the administration's handling of Katrina as the first anniversary approaches. Vaccarella praised the government effort while saying he "wanted to remind the president that the job's not done, and he knows that." Bush plans to travel to the Gulf Coast region for two days next week to tour damaged areas, and he vowed to cut through any "bureaucratic hurdles" holding up reconstruction efforts.
Jeesh. I'm sorry and embarassed that I wasted space posting this:
Rockey Vacarella from Chalmette has made it to D.C. and is meeting with Bush.
Just shows to go you that you can accomplish anything if you go at it the right way.
Sure it's a "good news" story for Bush to look like an attentive president, but we all know better down here, don't we?
from this T.P. article:
It takes a confident person to ride into this town and expect the president to join you for dinner — even if you’re providing the grub.
But Rockey Vaccarella, who clung to the rooftop of his flooded Meraux home for more than four hours after Hurricane Katrina hit before swimming to safety, said he felt compelled to come to the nation’s capital with a mock but realistic looking FEMA trailer to pass on a personal message to President Bush.
And even though almost everyone told him it was a lost cause, Vaccarella will get his meeting with Bush — not for dinner but a private session at the White House Wednesday morning (8/23/06).
What the fuck, Rockey? Did the white house fund your little trip?
Tuesday, August 22, 2006
Part One
Watched Spike Lee's Katrina movie last night. I was impressed.
Unlike others, I didn't see any "one-sided" interviews here. In my mind, the collection of people who spoke represented a well balanced group. True, he didn't
cover New Orleans East Vietnamese or the rich whites in Lakeview or even Slidell. But it's HIS movie. If someone wants to complain about who wasn't included in Spike's movie, then let them make a movie that portrays their side.
As far as the accusations that Spike was promoting the idea that the levees were blown up, I disagree. There were maybe three people who believed that. Everyone else appreared to have thought about that and realized that the force of the water was the "exploding" sounds that were heard.
Part One is very good. My only complaint is that Ray Ray seems to have been enjoying envisioning himself as some sort of a leader. What a loser.
I was here for the storm and the aftermath. Due to communication failures (i.e. the cell towers were blown away), we were not aware of what was going on in New Orleans until Thursday. We had to rely on WWL radio. The descriptions of what was going on in the city didn't do justice to what we saw on television. Spike did a good job with that.
Going to bed at 10 and getting up at 4 doesn't give me enough sleep, but I'll be watching part two tonight.
Unlike others, I didn't see any "one-sided" interviews here. In my mind, the collection of people who spoke represented a well balanced group. True, he didn't
cover New Orleans East Vietnamese or the rich whites in Lakeview or even Slidell. But it's HIS movie. If someone wants to complain about who wasn't included in Spike's movie, then let them make a movie that portrays their side.
As far as the accusations that Spike was promoting the idea that the levees were blown up, I disagree. There were maybe three people who believed that. Everyone else appreared to have thought about that and realized that the force of the water was the "exploding" sounds that were heard.
Part One is very good. My only complaint is that Ray Ray seems to have been enjoying envisioning himself as some sort of a leader. What a loser.
I was here for the storm and the aftermath. Due to communication failures (i.e. the cell towers were blown away), we were not aware of what was going on in New Orleans until Thursday. We had to rely on WWL radio. The descriptions of what was going on in the city didn't do justice to what we saw on television. Spike did a good job with that.
Going to bed at 10 and getting up at 4 doesn't give me enough sleep, but I'll be watching part two tonight.
Monday, August 21, 2006
Katrina Events
With info gleaned from the T.P., here are upcoming events commemorating Katrina. I have provided
links where I could find them.
Tuesday, August 22
LEVEES.ORG to observe Anniversary of the Worst Engineering Disaster in U.S. History
4:00 p.m., Poydras Street Courtyard, Hale Bogg's Building, Magazine at Poydras
Purpose is to release a report card on the performance of the U.S. Corps of Engineers since August 29, 2005 and to release a commemorative poster made from photos of flag-draped flooded homes.
For more information contact Sandy Rosenthal at 504-616-5159 or sandy@levees.org
Wednesday, August 23
New Orleans Council on Aging: Katrina Theater
10:00 a.m., 2020 Jackson Avenue, temporary home of New Orleans Council on Aging
Recognition of one-year anniversary. For more information, contact Howard Rodgers, primemin3@aol.com or 504-827-7843.
National Coalition on Black Civic Participation Listening Tour
10:00 a.m., Loew's Hotel, 300 Poydras 202-659-4929
The purpose of the Listening Tour is to learn what it means, not only to live through the life-altering affects of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, but also how women directly impacted by the storms have survived one year later. Further, by hearing from the voices of women, the NCBCP and our partners can better identify and assist in facilitating relief, recovery and rebuilding priorities through our Rebuild Hope Now Campaign (RBHN).
Friday, August 25
New Orleans One Year Forward: The City Council's View
Gallier Hall
Led by Councilwoman Stacy Head, includes a presentation by New Orleans demographer Greg Rigamer highlighting the progress New Orleans has made during the past year. Representatives of industries including the port, oil and gas, banking, real estate, tourism and preservation will report along with district council members.
For more information, call 504-658-1000.
One Year Later: What Have We Learned?
9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Loyola University College of Law, Broadway Campus, 526 Pine St. 504-865-2011
Remembering Katrina Observance
7:00 p.m., Ashe Cultural Arts Center, 1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd.
With former Mayor Marc Morial and friends. For more information, contact Gail Glapion or Mtangulizi Sanyika, 504-242-8353 or 713-376-3364, or e-mail: wazuri@aol.com.
Saturday, August 26
Rising Tide Conference
8:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m., New Orleans Yacht Club, 403 N. Roadway St., New Orleans
8:00 - 9:00: Keynote Address: Christopher Cooper and Robert Bloch, authors of Disaster: Hurricane Katrina and the Failure of Homeland Security.
9:15 - 10:15: Panel Discussion: Personal Viewpoints moderated by Mark Moseley, including bloggers who stayed through the storm.
10:30 - 11:30: Think New Orleans by Alan Gutierrez.
1:00 - 2:00: Panel Discussion: New Orleans Politics moderated by Peter Athas.
2:15 - 3:15: Panel Discussion: Influence of Journalists and Bloggers moderated by Maitri Venkat-Ramani and Mark Folse, with NOLA.Com editor Jon Donley.
3:30 - 4:30: Panel Discussion: Bloggers & Neighborhood Associations moderated by Morwen Madrigal and Peter Athas , with blogger/neighborhood activists representing the Gentilly, Mid-City, Northwest Carrollton and B neighborhoods.
For more information, contact: Mark Folse 504-872-0091.
One Year Later: Tour
9:00 a.m., Holy Name Church, Loyola Main Campus, 6363 St. Charles 504-865-2011
The Art of Healing
9:00 a.m. - Noon
Young people will present their feelings through painting, poetry, dance and theater. The activity is being coordinated by public, private, charter and parochial schools. The council also is sponsoring "Finding Hope Beyond Katrina," an essay competition for middle school and high school students. First-, second- and third-place winners will receive savings bonds.
For more information, call 504-658-1000.
Hands around the Dome
Noon - 3:00 p.m., Louisiana Superdome
For more information, contact Gail Glapion or Mtangulizi Sanyika, 504-242-8353 or 713-376-3364, or e-mail wazuri@aol.com.
ACORN Tour of Hope
2:00 p.m. Leaves from ACORN office, 1024 Elysian Fields Ave.
Illustration of the progress made in our neighborhoods.
Pre-registration required, call 504-943-0044 x114
ACORN Katrina Memorial
6:00 p.m. Location TBA
Gathering with ACORN members and friends to memorialize Katrina and thank those who have helped ACORN through this difficult year.
Sunday, August 27
The Kazanjian Jewels for Charity silent auction
>In 1957, the family established the Kazanjian Foundation to support a wide range of scientific, artistic and cultural causes, with an emphasis on programs for disadvantaged youth.
The Kazanjian Foundation sells the jewelry at its full appraised value. Seventy percent of the proceeds are passed on to Childrens Hospital, which determines the gift annuity based on this amount. The remaining 30 percent goes to a charity chosen by the jeweler or store that facilitates the sale.
The Kazanjian Foundation underwrites all expenses.
Click here for more info
Noon - Midnight, Harrah's Casino
Those interested in participating should contact Emeline Desse at edesse@mayorofno.com.
A Memorial Tribute to the Victims of Hurricane Katrina
1 p.m., Claiborne Avenue and Tennessee Street
Tribute by members of the Lower 9th Ward Neighborhood Council.
For more information, call 504-658-1000.
Ecumenical Worship Service
2:00 p.m. Congo Square
With Cyril Neville. For more information, contact Gail Glapion or Mtangulizi Sanyika, 504-242-8353 or 713-376-3364, or e-mail: wazuri@aol.com.
Gospel concert
3:00 p.m - 5:00 p.m., Ernest N. Morial Convention Center auditorium
Those interested in participating should contact Emeline Desse at edesse@mayorofno.com.
Katrina Memorial Concert
3:00 p.m. Church of Our Lady of Good Counsel, 1235 Louisiana Ave.
Free concert commemorating the first anniversary of the catastophe. Featuring performances by sopranos Phyllis Treigle, Thais St. Julien; flautist Louis Hackett; organists James Hammann, Marcus St. Julien; and th New Orleans Musica da Camera.
New Orleans is the Soul of her People
4:30 p.m., St. Louis Cathedral
Poet Brenda Marie Osbey and others from the Faulkner Society, including concert by Davell Crawford and other gospel singers. A reception and book signing follows in the Cabildo.
Candlelight ceremony for Katrina victims
8:30 p.m., Algiers Point
Candles will be lit for each person who died during Katrina.
For more information, call 504-658-1000.
Ambassadors of Swing talent search
9:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m., Harrah's Casino theater
Those interested in participating should contact Emeline Desse at edesse@mayorofno.com.
Monday, August 28
The Kazanjian Jewels for Charity silent auction
Emeril Lagasse Foundation Cooking With Music Event
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m., Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
An educational program for children featuring Emeril Lagasse and Wynton Marsalis.
Those interested in participating should contact Emeline Desse at edesse@mayorofno.com.
Exclusive Food Experience
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., various New Orleans restaurants
Those interested in participating should contact Emeline Desse at edesse@mayorofno.com.
Tuesday, August 29
DecaFest
LGTB community marks Hurricane Katrina anniversary with a seven-day festival beginning with a reunion Tuesday evening and continuing through Monday, Sept. 4, with theater performances, a film series, special literary and political colloquies, and myriad New Orleans tours.
For more information, contact Melinda Shelton, Communications Director, at 504-458-9761 or email mshelton@DecaFest.org.
Storm anniversary events - St. Bernard Parish
7:00 a.m., Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church, Chalmette
Special anniversary mass
8:30 a.m., St. Bernard Unified School
Day of Reflection breakfast
Time TBA, Liberty Plaza, St. Bernard Civic Center
Bell-ringing ceremony
Prayer breakfast
8:30 a.m., Asia Baptist Church, 1400 Sere St.
Those interested in participating should contact Emeline Desse at edesse@mayorofno.com"
Ringing of the bells
To signify the first levee breach.
9:38 a.m., City Hall
Those interested in participating should contact Emeline Desse at edesse@mayorofno.com.
Wreath layings
9:38 a.m., various locations throughout the city
Each council member will lay a wreath in one of the most devastated neighborhoods in his or her district.
For more information, call 504-658-1000.
Memorial ceremony and march
10:00 a.m., 9th Ward Levee Break, Jourdan and N. Galvez Sts. www.peopleshurricane.org
March to be sponsored by a coalition of grass-roots organizations, which includes the African-American Leadership Project, the Causeway Concentration Camp Foundation, the Lower 9th Ward Neighborhood Empowerment Network Association, New Orleans Worker Justice Coalition, the People's Hurricane Relief Fund, Common Ground and the People's Institute for Survival and Beyond.
Shell Beach memorial dedication ceremony
10:00 a.m., Shell Beach, St. Bernard Parish
An illuminated, stainless steel crucifix and stone monument bearing the names of the 129 St. Bernard Parish residents who died in Hurricane Katrina will be dedicated as part of daylong remembrance activities.
Desire Street Academy Memorial Service
10:00 a.m., Desire Street Ministries and Desire Street Academy, 3600 Desire St.
With former Saints Quarterback Danny Wuerffel, students, faculty and friends.
For more information, contact Marcia Peterson, 866-633-0070, mpeterson@desirestreet.org
Hospice Memorial service for the Terminally Ill who were evacuated
On Aug. 29 To provide an appropriate bereavement activity for those who need one; free counseling also available.
11:00 a.m., 1221 S. Clearview Pkwy., Metairie
For more information, contact Jerry Pesses 504-975-7878, or email jpesses@cox.net or jpesses@canonhospice.com.
Ecumenical prayer service
Noon, Ernest N. Morial Convention Center auditorium
Those interested in participating should contact Emeline Desse at edesse@mayorofno.com.
Kazanjian Jewels for Charity silent auction from
noon - Midnight, Harrah's Casino
Those interested in participating should contact Emeline Desse at edesse@mayorofno.com"
Commemoration Program
1:00 p.m. Congo Square, Louis Armstrong Park, N. Rampart St.
Culmination of march from site of the Lower 9th Ward levee break.
One New Orleans jazz funeral procession
2:00 p.m., Convention Center to the Superdome
Led by Lt. Gen. Russel L. Honoré and honoring first responders, lives lost in Katrina and the rebirth of New Orleans.
Those interested in participating should contact Emeline Desse at edesse@mayorofno.com.
Pre-concert community event
3:30 p.m, the Louisiana Superdome
Those interested in participating should contact Emeline Desse at edesse@mayorofno.com.
New Orleans: Rebuilding the Soul of America . . . One Year Later
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., New Orleans Arena
Televised concert. Participating channels TBA.
Those interested in participating should contact Emeline Desse at edesse@mayorofno.com.
Lakewood Homecoming
7:00 p.m., Beacon of Hope, 5475 Bellaire Dr.
For more information, contact Nancy Plough, nplough@bellsouth.net, or Judi Greer, jzginnola@hotmail.com.
Official Interfaith Prayer Service
7:00 p.m., St. Louis Cathedral on Jackson Square
Members of 12 faiths, including Catholic, Jewish, Muslim and Hindu will participate in this service. The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra will play in Jackson Square from 8:00-8:55, and at 8:55, the Katrina bell (twin to the 9/11 bell in New York City) will be rung to commemorate the lives lost in Katrina.
For more information, contact M. Dubuisson, 504-592-5691 or 504-905-1070, or email mdubuisson@archdiocese-no.org
Hurricane Katrina Rememberance Ceremony
Heritage Park, Slidell
6:00 - 7:30 pm
links where I could find them.
Tuesday, August 22
LEVEES.ORG to observe Anniversary of the Worst Engineering Disaster in U.S. History
4:00 p.m., Poydras Street Courtyard, Hale Bogg's Building, Magazine at Poydras
Purpose is to release a report card on the performance of the U.S. Corps of Engineers since August 29, 2005 and to release a commemorative poster made from photos of flag-draped flooded homes.
For more information contact Sandy Rosenthal at 504-616-5159 or sandy@levees.org
Wednesday, August 23
New Orleans Council on Aging: Katrina Theater
10:00 a.m., 2020 Jackson Avenue, temporary home of New Orleans Council on Aging
Recognition of one-year anniversary. For more information, contact Howard Rodgers, primemin3@aol.com or 504-827-7843.
National Coalition on Black Civic Participation Listening Tour
10:00 a.m., Loew's Hotel, 300 Poydras 202-659-4929
The purpose of the Listening Tour is to learn what it means, not only to live through the life-altering affects of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, but also how women directly impacted by the storms have survived one year later. Further, by hearing from the voices of women, the NCBCP and our partners can better identify and assist in facilitating relief, recovery and rebuilding priorities through our Rebuild Hope Now Campaign (RBHN).
Friday, August 25
New Orleans One Year Forward: The City Council's View
Gallier Hall
Led by Councilwoman Stacy Head, includes a presentation by New Orleans demographer Greg Rigamer highlighting the progress New Orleans has made during the past year. Representatives of industries including the port, oil and gas, banking, real estate, tourism and preservation will report along with district council members.
For more information, call 504-658-1000.
One Year Later: What Have We Learned?
9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Loyola University College of Law, Broadway Campus, 526 Pine St. 504-865-2011
Remembering Katrina Observance
7:00 p.m., Ashe Cultural Arts Center, 1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd.
With former Mayor Marc Morial and friends. For more information, contact Gail Glapion or Mtangulizi Sanyika, 504-242-8353 or 713-376-3364, or e-mail: wazuri@aol.com.
Saturday, August 26
Rising Tide Conference
8:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m., New Orleans Yacht Club, 403 N. Roadway St., New Orleans
8:00 - 9:00: Keynote Address: Christopher Cooper and Robert Bloch, authors of Disaster: Hurricane Katrina and the Failure of Homeland Security.
9:15 - 10:15: Panel Discussion: Personal Viewpoints moderated by Mark Moseley, including bloggers who stayed through the storm.
10:30 - 11:30: Think New Orleans by Alan Gutierrez.
1:00 - 2:00: Panel Discussion: New Orleans Politics moderated by Peter Athas.
2:15 - 3:15: Panel Discussion: Influence of Journalists and Bloggers moderated by Maitri Venkat-Ramani and Mark Folse, with NOLA.Com editor Jon Donley.
3:30 - 4:30: Panel Discussion: Bloggers & Neighborhood Associations moderated by Morwen Madrigal and Peter Athas , with blogger/neighborhood activists representing the Gentilly, Mid-City, Northwest Carrollton and B neighborhoods.
For more information, contact: Mark Folse 504-872-0091.
One Year Later: Tour
9:00 a.m., Holy Name Church, Loyola Main Campus, 6363 St. Charles 504-865-2011
The Art of Healing
9:00 a.m. - Noon
Young people will present their feelings through painting, poetry, dance and theater. The activity is being coordinated by public, private, charter and parochial schools. The council also is sponsoring "Finding Hope Beyond Katrina," an essay competition for middle school and high school students. First-, second- and third-place winners will receive savings bonds.
For more information, call 504-658-1000.
Hands around the Dome
Noon - 3:00 p.m., Louisiana Superdome
For more information, contact Gail Glapion or Mtangulizi Sanyika, 504-242-8353 or 713-376-3364, or e-mail wazuri@aol.com.
ACORN Tour of Hope
2:00 p.m. Leaves from ACORN office, 1024 Elysian Fields Ave.
Illustration of the progress made in our neighborhoods.
Pre-registration required, call 504-943-0044 x114
ACORN Katrina Memorial
6:00 p.m. Location TBA
Gathering with ACORN members and friends to memorialize Katrina and thank those who have helped ACORN through this difficult year.
Sunday, August 27
The Kazanjian Jewels for Charity silent auction
>In 1957, the family established the Kazanjian Foundation to support a wide range of scientific, artistic and cultural causes, with an emphasis on programs for disadvantaged youth.
The Kazanjian Foundation sells the jewelry at its full appraised value. Seventy percent of the proceeds are passed on to Childrens Hospital, which determines the gift annuity based on this amount. The remaining 30 percent goes to a charity chosen by the jeweler or store that facilitates the sale.
The Kazanjian Foundation underwrites all expenses.
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Noon - Midnight, Harrah's Casino
Those interested in participating should contact Emeline Desse at edesse@mayorofno.com.
A Memorial Tribute to the Victims of Hurricane Katrina
1 p.m., Claiborne Avenue and Tennessee Street
Tribute by members of the Lower 9th Ward Neighborhood Council.
For more information, call 504-658-1000.
Ecumenical Worship Service
2:00 p.m. Congo Square
With Cyril Neville. For more information, contact Gail Glapion or Mtangulizi Sanyika, 504-242-8353 or 713-376-3364, or e-mail: wazuri@aol.com.
Gospel concert
3:00 p.m - 5:00 p.m., Ernest N. Morial Convention Center auditorium
Those interested in participating should contact Emeline Desse at edesse@mayorofno.com.
Katrina Memorial Concert
3:00 p.m. Church of Our Lady of Good Counsel, 1235 Louisiana Ave.
Free concert commemorating the first anniversary of the catastophe. Featuring performances by sopranos Phyllis Treigle, Thais St. Julien; flautist Louis Hackett; organists James Hammann, Marcus St. Julien; and th New Orleans Musica da Camera.
New Orleans is the Soul of her People
4:30 p.m., St. Louis Cathedral
Poet Brenda Marie Osbey and others from the Faulkner Society, including concert by Davell Crawford and other gospel singers. A reception and book signing follows in the Cabildo.
Candlelight ceremony for Katrina victims
8:30 p.m., Algiers Point
Candles will be lit for each person who died during Katrina.
For more information, call 504-658-1000.
Ambassadors of Swing talent search
9:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m., Harrah's Casino theater
Those interested in participating should contact Emeline Desse at edesse@mayorofno.com.
Monday, August 28
The Kazanjian Jewels for Charity silent auction
Emeril Lagasse Foundation Cooking With Music Event
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m., Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
An educational program for children featuring Emeril Lagasse and Wynton Marsalis.
Those interested in participating should contact Emeline Desse at edesse@mayorofno.com.
Exclusive Food Experience
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., various New Orleans restaurants
Those interested in participating should contact Emeline Desse at edesse@mayorofno.com.
Tuesday, August 29
DecaFest
LGTB community marks Hurricane Katrina anniversary with a seven-day festival beginning with a reunion Tuesday evening and continuing through Monday, Sept. 4, with theater performances, a film series, special literary and political colloquies, and myriad New Orleans tours.
For more information, contact Melinda Shelton, Communications Director, at 504-458-9761 or email mshelton@DecaFest.org.
Storm anniversary events - St. Bernard Parish
7:00 a.m., Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church, Chalmette
Special anniversary mass
8:30 a.m., St. Bernard Unified School
Day of Reflection breakfast
Time TBA, Liberty Plaza, St. Bernard Civic Center
Bell-ringing ceremony
Prayer breakfast
8:30 a.m., Asia Baptist Church, 1400 Sere St.
Those interested in participating should contact Emeline Desse at edesse@mayorofno.com"
Ringing of the bells
To signify the first levee breach.
9:38 a.m., City Hall
Those interested in participating should contact Emeline Desse at edesse@mayorofno.com.
Wreath layings
9:38 a.m., various locations throughout the city
Each council member will lay a wreath in one of the most devastated neighborhoods in his or her district.
For more information, call 504-658-1000.
Memorial ceremony and march
10:00 a.m., 9th Ward Levee Break, Jourdan and N. Galvez Sts. www.peopleshurricane.org
March to be sponsored by a coalition of grass-roots organizations, which includes the African-American Leadership Project, the Causeway Concentration Camp Foundation, the Lower 9th Ward Neighborhood Empowerment Network Association, New Orleans Worker Justice Coalition, the People's Hurricane Relief Fund, Common Ground and the People's Institute for Survival and Beyond.
Shell Beach memorial dedication ceremony
10:00 a.m., Shell Beach, St. Bernard Parish
An illuminated, stainless steel crucifix and stone monument bearing the names of the 129 St. Bernard Parish residents who died in Hurricane Katrina will be dedicated as part of daylong remembrance activities.
Desire Street Academy Memorial Service
10:00 a.m., Desire Street Ministries and Desire Street Academy, 3600 Desire St.
With former Saints Quarterback Danny Wuerffel, students, faculty and friends.
For more information, contact Marcia Peterson, 866-633-0070, mpeterson@desirestreet.org
Monument dedication
10:30 a.m., Mississippi River Heritage Park, 1100 block of Convention Center Blvd.
The City Council will dedicate a granite monument at the Mississippi River Heritage Park.
For more information, call 504-658-1000.
Hospice Memorial service for the Terminally Ill who were evacuated
On Aug. 29 To provide an appropriate bereavement activity for those who need one; free counseling also available.
11:00 a.m., 1221 S. Clearview Pkwy., Metairie
For more information, contact Jerry Pesses 504-975-7878, or email jpesses@cox.net or jpesses@canonhospice.com.
Ecumenical prayer service
Noon, Ernest N. Morial Convention Center auditorium
Those interested in participating should contact Emeline Desse at edesse@mayorofno.com.
Kazanjian Jewels for Charity silent auction from
noon - Midnight, Harrah's Casino
Those interested in participating should contact Emeline Desse at edesse@mayorofno.com"
Commemoration Program
1:00 p.m. Congo Square, Louis Armstrong Park, N. Rampart St.
Culmination of march from site of the Lower 9th Ward levee break.
One New Orleans jazz funeral procession
2:00 p.m., Convention Center to the Superdome
Led by Lt. Gen. Russel L. Honoré and honoring first responders, lives lost in Katrina and the rebirth of New Orleans.
Those interested in participating should contact Emeline Desse at edesse@mayorofno.com.
Pre-concert community event
3:30 p.m, the Louisiana Superdome
Those interested in participating should contact Emeline Desse at edesse@mayorofno.com.
New Orleans: Rebuilding the Soul of America . . . One Year Later
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., New Orleans Arena
Televised concert. Participating channels TBA.
Those interested in participating should contact Emeline Desse at edesse@mayorofno.com.
Lakewood Homecoming
7:00 p.m., Beacon of Hope, 5475 Bellaire Dr.
For more information, contact Nancy Plough, nplough@bellsouth.net, or Judi Greer, jzginnola@hotmail.com.
Official Interfaith Prayer Service
7:00 p.m., St. Louis Cathedral on Jackson Square
Members of 12 faiths, including Catholic, Jewish, Muslim and Hindu will participate in this service. The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra will play in Jackson Square from 8:00-8:55, and at 8:55, the Katrina bell (twin to the 9/11 bell in New York City) will be rung to commemorate the lives lost in Katrina.
For more information, contact M. Dubuisson, 504-592-5691 or 504-905-1070, or email mdubuisson@archdiocese-no.org
Hurricane Katrina Rememberance Ceremony
Heritage Park, Slidell
6:00 - 7:30 pm
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