WYES is having its live telethon right now. I called in and gave; I wouldn't have felt compelled to but the dude reminded me of some programming we take advantage of every morning: the unparalleled children's educational shows offered through partnership with PBS. Sid the Science Kid in the hooouuuse!

If you like what they offer, why not call in and donate as well? Apparently the budget has been severely cut so they're trying to make up a $360,000 shortfall. As of the first ten minutes, only eight donors had ponied up. :(

486-7311 / 1-800-486-7311.

You can also donate online at wyes.org.

If you donate $175 you get two tickets to Trans-Siberian Orchestra, December 17th.

www.myspace.com/actionactionreaction

Djs Elizabeth, Eugene, and Travis!

No Cover!

10 pm

WHAT: Festival of India & Ratha Yatra Parade
WHEN: Saturday, November 21, 2009 - 10am to 5pm
WHERE: Jax Brewery Lot (500 block of Decatur St, FQ)
*parade starts at Decatur & Esplanade near the French Market - 10am
WHY: The purpose of the event is let the public experience the culture of India through a free and interactive festival atmosphere that is appropriate for all ages.
MORE INFO: www.festivalofindia.org

• Live performances by world famous artists
• Free vegetarian fest
• Interactive cultural program & yoga expo
• Parade & kirtan through the French Quarter

The purpose of the event is let the public experience the culture of India through a free and interactive festival atmosphere that is appropriate for all ages.

The Ratha Yatra parade is an age old tradition from India in which Deities of the Lord are placed on a hand pulled float and paraded through the city to pour their mercy upon the public. Chanting and dancing (kirtan) are joyfully performed on the streets during the procession and all are welcome to join in the festivities.

The parade ends at the festival grounds in which ongoing interactive activities will take place that portray the culture of India including live musical and dance performances by world famous artists including Aashish Khan, a yoga expo produced by Wild Lotus Yoga, an ayurveda stall, tarot readings, mehendi hand art, a free vegetarian feast for all and an onsite diorama (museum) of the history/culture of India.

Organized by: ISKCON of New Orleans.
Founder Acharya: His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
2936 Esplanade Ave. New Orleans, LA 70119
504-304-0032

"It has been proven in a court of law that the drowning of New Orleans
was not a natural disaster, but a preventable man-made travesty," the
attorneys said in a statement. "The government has always had a moral
obligation to rebuild New Orleans. This decision makes that obligation a matter of legal responsibility." -- CNN story

Here in Greater New Orleans, where people routinely talk about "the Federal Flood" and refer to the MRGO Canal as "the Hurricane Highway", the news isn't the facts of the case, but rather the judge finding legal liability.

If I understand the ruling correctly, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has legal immunity from being sued for damages from the failure of their mis-designed and mis-built levees, but not for the fact that the MRGO Canal channeled deep sea storm surge right into the heart of the city. This point alone is enough to make them culpable for the majority of the flooding of the Greater New Orleans area in 2005.

Times-Picayume story

On Bloomberg

On UPI

For those interested in details of what happened and why concerning the great flood, I reccomend the book Catastrophe in the Making: The Engineering of Katrina and the Disasters of Tomorrow. It also makes the point that rather than Greater New Orleans being unique in vulnerability, bad decisions by political and business interests have created no shortage of other engineering disasters waiting to happen.
YouTube video of one of the co-authors and members of levees.org at a reading/discussion at Octavia Books.

Sunday, Shadow Gallery presents the striped and fractured after-party to Emilie Autumn's Asylum tour to haunt your teacups until your dreams are purged through electroshock. Upstairs at the Dragon's Den, beginning at 11 p.m. (though since Ms. Autumn's show begins at 8, we may be starting early to accommodate any particularly prompt muffins). As always, no cover. Thanks again to our friends at Attrition for handing us the whole night on a silver saucer.

( Flyer behind cut. Where else would it be? )

Generously x-posted by your grace and charity

New Orleans's premiere Goth-industrial weekly returns for another round!

( Climb aboard the Gothic party bus to Hell! )

Tonight and every Wednesday!
Doors at 10:00 p.m.
Rubyfruit Jungle @ 1135 Decatur
No cover
Presented by
Sighco Graphics
Skullyz Recordz
Funhouse Smoke Shop
The Artist's Market and Bead Shop
Decatur Street Clothing Exchange
Road Kill

Tuesday, November 17, 6:30pm
Author Night at the Hubbell Library
(temporarily located in the Carriage House behind the Algiers Courthouse, 225 Morgan in Algiers Point)


Presentation and booksigning by Henri Schindler, author of the Mardi Gras Treasures series. Free and open to the public. FREE wine, beer, and other refreshments will be served.


From Pelican Publishing, "Henri Schindler, a New Orleans native, is the acclaimed designer of Mardi Gras parades and balls for some of the city’s most eminent societies. He is highly regarded amo ng Carnival historians for his knowledge of the festival’s rich cultural legacy and its forgotten artists and builders." His books about Mardi Gras costume design, float design, jewelry, invitations and more are fascinating and make wonderful holiday gifts.

Call 366-0657 with any questions!

Everyone has been giving us satsumas, we're now up to a couple of sackfuls. We've been eating them plain, but I'm starting to get tired of them and I would like something a little more exciting. I was thinking of steeping some of them in vodka, but that takes ages and I'm sure that we'll get more this week.

So, New Orleans, what are your favorite satsuma recipes?

There will be a FREE health care clinic in the convention Center today. They are only expecting about 2000 people (it's in several ballrooms and meeting rooms). So if you need some health care help or general information, today is a great day to get some.
Who knows...the wait might be less than in a hospital and it's FREE.

Please join me in a unique and eco-friendly shopping experience Thursday, November 19, 7:30 - 9:00 PM at The Orange Couch. Featured on TrendHunter.com, Miss Malaprop's Handmade Home Shopping Party is presented by Mallory Whitfield, local blogger, writer and promoter of all things sustainable. Mallory will showcase handmade crafts, accessories, clothing and personal goods from local and national indie artisans. By special request, guest artist Tressa Procter-King of Flambeaux Design Company will also be participating.

Enjoy one of The Orange Couch's specialty coffees or a fine pastry in their retro-chic space while shopping and socializing in a chill environment. The first 10 guests in the door will be placed in a drawing for a $25 Shop Credit with Miss Malaprop. Invitations are limited, so please RSVP here for this event.

More info? Check out:
http://NOLA-Eats.com
http://MissMalaprop.com
http://TheOrangeCouchCoffee.com

Hi all!
I have a somewhat unusual request for anyone in the New Orleans area.

As a late Spring/Fall retail item, Starbucks offered City Mugs for major metropolitan areas. I actually work at a Starbucks near Washington, DC. I'm hoping there's somebody in the area who is a regular, or in an even longer shot, is a fellow partner.

I have two DC mugs and am DESPERATELY seeking a new or very gently used NOLA mug. I can trade a DC mug or any other item that I can lay my hands on, or cash.
Holiday items will be appearing soon! I will be able to pick up anything you may desire as soon as it’s out, with no risk of it being out of stock in your local Starbucks.

If there is anyone who’s interested, please contact me and let me know ASAP- I am hoping I could do this as a Christmas present for a West Bank/NOLA expat in my family. My email is horseygurll88 AT mac DOT com, or you can contact me here on LJ.

ETA: I'm looking for the mug with the jazz player on it, NOT the skyline, as a first choice. I will take the skyline if it's all that's left, though.
Also, I am not in the area, which is why I ask. I've tried ebay, and don't want to pay $40 for a $10 mug. I appreciate the suggestion but it's kind of ludicrous to look on ebay for this item.

From 8:00 am - 5:00 pm at the New Orleans Convention Center. If you are uninsured and in need of medical attention, this is your opportunity. Walk-ins will be seen when available. Call 877--233-5159 to register if they're still receiving calls. Free parking in Lot G.

Come play games at the library! And enjoy FREE pizza, snacks, and other refreshments while you're playing!


To celebrate New Orleans' Public Library's newest collection -- VIDEO GAMES! TO BORROW! FOR FREE! -- we will be having an evening of gaming on National Gaming Day @ Your Library (a nationwide event) on Saturday, November 14.
The event will be held at the Mid-City Library (330 N. Carrollton Ave., 596-2654) from 5 – 7 pm.
We will have multiple gaming stations set up, and will be providing games such as Mario Kart, Rock Band 2, Dance Dance Revolution, Madden NFL 10, Street Fighter 4, and more, including board games! If you want to bring your game controller from home for multiplayer games, please do so.
We will be serving FREE pizza and other refreshments to help keep your energy levels up.
Gaming Night is open to all ages.



Other Games at Gaming Night:
Naruto Clash of Ninja
Mario & Sonic at the Winter Olympics
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Wii Musi
Virtual Tennis
Smackdown vs. Raw
Lego Batman
Fight Night Round 4
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10
Sonic’s Ultimate Collection
2K Sports Major League Baseball

Flyer here: http://neworleanspubliclibrary.org/~nopl/programming/11_09/gamenight.pdf

Acting Up (in Acadiana) will peform PLAY.MUSIC.HEAL. at 7 p.m. Friday, 9 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday at Peter’s Piano Place, 3811 Chartres St., in New Orleans.

The New Orleans Fringe Festival features 40 groups from around the country presenting more than 120 shows in venues across the city Nov. 11-15.

Tickets to performances are $7, and are available at the door or through www.nofringe.org

For details on Acting Up (in Acadiana), log on to www.actingupinacadiana.com .

Bella Morte will be Performing live for all of you along with Ego Likeness and Versailles, @ the Howin Wolf, 907 South Peters. Nov 13th at 9pm. Tickets on sale now $15. Get yours now at ticket web. So come see and be Scene.

This show is brought to you in part by,
Seraphemera Books
Sighco Graphics
Skullyz Recordz
Corrosion Productions


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TONIGHT! Free poetry! Free wine and cheese! Free train ride through the Zoo! Free music!

Latter library is collaborating with the Audubon Zoo on Thurs Nov 12 at 6pm to host "Poetry After Dark"

Hop on the zoo's train for a free ride to the Louisiana Swamp Exhibit. Poetry readings will begin at 6 pm followed by book signings by Mark Doty and Nevada Barr at 7pm. Books will be available for sale by the Garden District Book Shop. During the evening, you'll enjoy the sounds of a jazz trio along with free soft drinks, wine and cheese. This free event is a kickoff for "The Language of Conservation", an initiative made possible through a grant from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services to incorporate poetry installations throughout the Audubon Zoo.

COME OUT TO THE BROAD STREET FLEA MARKET AND THE BROAD STREET BREWHAHA!

 I am interested in learning about the Catholic faith and attending a few masses.  Does anyone have experiences, good or bad, with Catholic churches in the Mid-City area?