The Institute of African-American Behavioral Science presents the Addicted to Lifestyle Workshop, which is a scientific analysis of the thug/drug cultural phenomenon. The workshop is designed to equip the practitioner with culturally specific cognitive/practice skills. The knowledge acquired from this workshop can be applied when working with African-American males who are at risk of becoming involved in the thug/drug lifestyle.

October 23rd 2006
9:00am-4:00pm
CEU's, Continental Breakfast, and Lunch Buffet
Registration $65.00
For more information call 504 610 9273

Sponsored by Southern University at New Orleans School of Social Work, Safehouse Youth Services, Inc.

October 14 &15, 2006
Living, Loving & Laughing in the Face of Adversity






FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS:
Saturday, Oct. 14th
1:30PM - Kirikou and the Sorceress
Animated feature presentation. This animated film exquisitely recounts the tale of tiny Kirikou, born in an African village on which Karaba the Sorceress has placed a terrible curse. Kiirikou sets out on a quest to free his village of the curse and find out the secret of why Karaba is so wicked. Kirikou depicts a precocious newborn infant who battles ignorance, and so-called evil, with endearing perseverance. This film speaks to the child within us all who yearns to express and defend the best in others and in ourselves. Kirikou’s stunning visuals are accented by a traditional music soundtrack by African music giant Youssou N’Dour of Senegal. (1hr 10 min). Tickets: $5 Adult, Children Free

5:00PM - Miles from Home
Special Feature presentation staring Megan Goode. Film will be preceded by music video “Set Me Free” and the thought provoking “New Kid In Class.” (2hrs) Adult subject matter. Children under 17 not admitted. Tickets: $7

3:00PM – Katrina, The Storm of Life: The Ontology of Katrina
Special presentation of music, photography, and poetry. Guest artists include Alvin Batiste, Edith Chatters Batiste, Edith Irene Wilson, and Carla McFarlane(1hr ). Ticket: $15 Adults, Seniors (over 65) $10, Children $10. Sponored by AirTran

Sunday, Oct. 15 (Zeitgeist Multidisciplinary Center)
12:00PM - Refueling Mind, Body & Soul (3hrs)
Spiritual and Holistic methods that will improve your quality of life. As a sponsor of the festival, Lordés is offering the workshop for the cost of materials used in class only. This includes cost of the journal: Words for the Soul. Final opportunity to experience spiritual holistic healing with Lordés. Material Fee: $25 Ticket: FREE

For more information visit: sohfest.com

Come bring your stories to the stage!
Post-K New Orleans life as told by YOU!
Evacuation Odysseys, Lost and Found, Getting back on track, and nothing-to-do with Katrina stories!

NOLA Playback Theatre opens its monthly series at ASHE Cultural Arts Center.

What: NOLA Playback Theatre, improvisational Ensemble performs monthly series at ASHE
Cultural Arts Center.
Theme for this Month is One Year Later…..

What again: Playback is a form of improvisational theater where the audience tells their stories and the ensemble plays it back for them on the spot.
There are over seventy Playback Theatre
Companies performing world-wide and
Finally New Orleans has its own company.

Where: ASHE Cultural Arts Center,
1712 Oretha Castle-Haley Blvd.
Between Terpsichore and Euterpe Streets
Street parking available

When: Wednesday, October 11th 8:00-9:00
( Monthly Series falls the second Wednesday
of every month)

How Much: $8 suggested donation, $4 for students
No advanced sales, but call 504-258-0335 for more information.

Who: NOLA Playback Theatre ensemble:Kerry
Cahill, Caitlin Corrigan, Bridget Erin, Enchante
Franklin, Anne-Liese Juge Fox, J Hammons, Martiza Mercado Narcisse, Michele Poche, Roscoe Reddix, Nick Slie, Karel Sloane

NOLA Playback Theatre opens its monthly series at ASHE Cultural Arts Center.
Performance Wednesday, October 11, 8 pm.
What hassles/blessings/heartaches are emerging in your New Orleanian landscape? NOLA Playback brings your experiences to life on the stage with the first of its monthly series at ASHE Cultural Arts Center (1712 Oretha Castle-Haley Blvd between Terpsichore and Euterpe Streets) on Wednesday October 11th. The performance begins at 8 pm and will end at 9 pm. The theme for this month is: One Month Later…Tickets are $8 suggested donation and $4 for students/seniors. NOLA Playback Theatre is part of an international network of Playback theaters where the audience shares their experiences, stories, social/political issues and the ensemble plays it back for them on the spot. Call 504-258-0335 for more information.

An Inner-city Wellness & Health Project
Using Culture to Promote Wellness & Healthier Lifestyles(African Dance, Samba, Line Dance, Secondline, Kickboxing, Nutrition, Wellness & Stress Reduction Coaching)

BRING FRIENDS, BRING FAMILY, BRING NEIGHBORS

FREE! FREE! FREE!

COME JOIN US AS WE WIGGLE TO WELLNESS AND MAKE CHANGES IN OUR MINDS, BODIES, SOULS, AND COMMUNITIES

Mondays & Thursdays
Ashe’ Cultural Arts Center
1712 Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Produced by:
Ashe’ Cultural Arts Center
An Initiative of Efforts of Grace, Inc.
For Information call:

Lashundal Moore (504) 569-9070

Join us for an intimate discussion with world-renowned artist
about his new work One Shot, his research here in New Orleans,
and share your stories of life, spirituality, and moving forward with him.
Sunday, October 8, 2006 – 3pm
Refreshments will be served.
Ashe Cultural Arts Center, 1712 Oretha Castle Haley
FREE ADMISSION!

Presented by NORBA and NOCCA Institute

offered: Tap * African * Hip Hop
classes begin: Saturday October 7th
at: Ashé Cultural Arts Center
For more information call: (504) 491-2390 or (504) 251-1556
or email: mstap@bellsouth.net

Join us for an intimate discussion with world-renowned artist
about his new work One Shot, his research here in New Orleans,
and share your stories of life, spirituality, and moving forward with him.
Sunday, October 8, 2006 – 3pm
Refreshments will be served.
Ashe Cultural Arts Center, 1712 Oretha Castle Haley
FREE ADMISSION!

Presented by NORBA and NOCCA Institute