November 7, 2009

Festival Hours: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Harney Elementary School - 2503 Willow Street - New Orleans

Free

The drum circle, led by Luther Gray, is comprised of male and female participants ages 3 to 93. Bring a drum or borrow one from the Circle.

LadyFest (Concert and Vendor Marketplace)

November 8, 2009

Noon-6:00 p.m.

Ashé Cultural Arts Center

Free

Featuring 30 X 90, Dixie Rose, Hazel-The Delta Rambler, Kelcy Mae, Margie Perez, Olga, Troi Bechet, Cori Walters on Drums & Cassandra Falconer on Bass, Estelle Campagne on Flute & Mimi Geste on Piano.

Make a Joyful Noise Gospel Festival (Parade, Concert and Vendor Marketplace)

November 14, 2009

11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Ashé Cultural Arts Center

Free

Featuring: Dillard University’s Vision Quest, Jo “Cool” Davis, Rev. Lois Dejean, The Jones Sisters, Bishop Onassis Jones & Justified, O.P. Walker High School Gospel Choir, New Hope Youth Choir, Chuck Brown & Yielded Vessels, Heavenly Melodies, True Worship Mime Ministry, Sixth Baptist Church Heaven Bound Youth Choir, Household of Faith, Gail Fly, Pepper Boy, Golden Voices, Silhouette Dance Ensemble, Ron Hattley & Worship Squad.

Ashé Drum Circle leads a parade: starts at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Statue at Felicity and S. Claiborne Avenue, ends at Ashé Cultural Arts Center for the start of Make a Joyful Noise Gospel Festival.

Jose Torres-Tama

November 15, 2009

Book Signing - Free People of Color

2:00-4:00 p.m.

Ashé Cultural Arts Center

Free

Jose Torres-Tama signs his book which features portraits and stories of free people of color. It also includes a comprehensive "Free People of Color" Timeline through Louisiana History written by Keith Weldon Medley.

Stories of Untold Passion (Dance/theater)

November 20 & 21, 2009

7:30 p.m.

Ashé Cultural Arts Center

Admission: $15

This Original Dance/Musical production showcases the best of Pop, Broadway and Hip-Hop in song and dance. Choreographed and directed by Griffin Collins and musically directed by Daniel Deshazo, the troupe is ready to move audiences with pure talent and Art." The production includes a cast of local, talented artists from New Orleans and surrounding area universities that are coming together to express their love, drive, and passion for the arts.

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