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FOX 8 Reporter Jessica Holly's story about the 14th Annual Mardi Gras
Indian Hall of Fame Ceremony. The piece aired on the 10 pm newscast on
Sunday, July 29, 2012.
July 27, 2012
TAKING IT TO THE STREETS: Cherice Harrison-Nelson and Patrina Peters talk with Action Jackson on WWOZ-FM (26 July 2012)
July 26: Listen in as Action Jackson speaks with Cherice Harrison Nelson, Curator and Co-Founder of the Mardi Gras Indian Hall of Fame, and Wild Queen Patrina Peters of the Red Hawk Hunter Tribe on WWOZ-FM. The interview includes discussion of this weekend's Mardi Gras Indian Hall of Fame events, as well as the importance of Queens in the Mardi Gras Indian tribes. "Behind all them feathers," says Cherice Harrison-Nelson, "there's usually a woman standing, holding that man up."
July 22, 2012
Mardi Gras Indian Hall of Fame 2012 Honorees
Interview with Big Chief Darryl Montana & Joyce Montana
Tremé 200: Bicentennial 1812 - 2012
www.treme2012.com
Crystal Feather: Big Chief Darryl Montana, Yellow Pocahontas
Queens' Choice: Big Queen Pauline "Ree" Johnson, Creole Wild West
Community Supporter Award: Luther Gray, Side-by-Side
Cultural Preservationist Award: Divine Prince Ty Enmecca
Legal Eagle Award: National Lawyers Guild Legal Observers
Capturing the Spirit Award: New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival,
Curation and production of the Mardi Gras Indian Pavilion at the 2012 Jazzfest
Capturing the Flash Award: Kichea Burt
Scribe Award: Vincent Sylvain, New Orleans Agenda
Cultural Documentation Award: John McCusker and Katy Reckdahl, New Orleans Times-Picayune
Drumbeat Award: Wesley Phillips, Spirit of Fi-Yi-Yi, Mandingo Warriors
It's A Family Affair Award: This year we recognize and celebrate the contributions of the McFadden, Dollis, Casby, and Banister families
Lifetime Achievement Award for Music: Lionel Paul "Uncle Lionel" Batiste
(awarded prior to his death in July 2012)
Congratulations to our 2012 Honorees!
Please join us 3:00 - 4:30 pm on Sunday 29 July at Ashe Cultural Arts Center (1712 Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard) for the 14th Annual Mardi Gras Indian Hall of Fame Memorial, Awards, and Induction Ceremony.
July 19, 2012
Mardi Gras Indian Hall of Fame Week 2012 Events
Sunday, July 22
Curator’s Kickoff in Historic Congo Square
Blessing of 2012 Honorees
and Black Hawk Service conducted by Bishop Efzelda Coleman
3:00 – 4:00 pm
Congo Square in Armstong Park
Guests: Honorees and general public
Cost: Free and open to the public
Monday, July 23rd
Blue Linen Monday and Indian Blues Photo Exhibition at the Joan Mitchell Foundation
6-8 pm
Indigo - 2855 Bayou Road
Guests: Featured photographers, Mardi Gras Indians, and general public
Cost: Free and open to the public
Thursday, July 26th
2012 Hall of Fame Honorees’ City Council Recognition
9:00 am – 10:00 am
New Orleans City Council Chambers - 1300 Perdido St.
Guests: Honorees, friends, and interested citizens
Thursday, July 26th
Third Annual Mardi Gras Indian Hall of Fame Film Fest and Discussion
University of New Orleans – Kirschman Hall Room 122
6:00 – 8:00 pm
Screening of 2012 Queens Rule! Profiles of Queens Gaynell Gibson Sorina, Ausettua AmorAmenkum, Patrina Peters, and Laurita B. Dollis
Hosted by University of New Orleans Department of Anthropology
Guests: Mardi Gras Indians, UNO Students, Faculty, Alumni, and general public
Cost: Free and open to the public
Friday, July 29th
Mardi Gras Indian Hall of Fame Community Breakfast
9-10:30 am
Presented and hosted by Ashé Cultural Arts Center
1712 Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard
Guests: All Mardi Gras Indians and all 2012 Hall of Fame Honorees
Saturday, July 28th
7th Annual Crystal Feather Honorees’ Reception
Hosted by Basin St. Station - 501 Basin St. (Basin at St. Louis St.)
6:00 – 8:00 pm
Invitation and RSVP only
Sunday, July 29th
14th Annual Mardi Gras Indian Hall of Fame Memorial, Awards and Induction Ceremony
3:00 – 4:30 pm
Ashé Cultural Arts Center - 1712 Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard
Guests: All Distinguished Honorees, Mardi Gras Indians, supporters, friends, the public
Dress: New Orleans Sunday afternoon cultural casual
Cost: Free and open to the public
The afternoon's ceremonies will conclude with a distribution of school supplies to children, with blessings for the academic year.
July 16, 2012
Back to School! New Orleans VooDoo and Mardi Gras Indians team up July 21 for School Supply Drive and Contest
The New Orleans VooDoo and the Mardi Gras Indian Hall of Fame have teamed up for the team’s home finale against the Georgia Force on Saturday, July 21 to assist New Orleans Metro Area children with school supplies.
VooDoo fans are asked to bring school supplies to the game. For every item donated, a fan will be entered in a raffle to win a VooDoo gift basket. The VooDoo gift basket will consist of a signed football and replica jersey by the VooDoo team, two ArenaBowl XXV tickets, along with other items that are must haves!
“We are excited about partnering with the Mardi Gras Indian Hall of Fame and the Guardians Institute for this noble cause. With many of our players and staff from the local area, we know the challenges that we face, which is why we have decided to partner up to help get our future leaders what they need to succeed in school,” said Brandon Rizzuto, New Orleans VooDoo Vice President.
There will be Mardi Gras Indians to collect your donation of school supplies during the Fan Fest and the game. If you forget to bring school supplies, you can still give a cash donation. For every school supply item donated, fans will have to fill out a small form with their name, phone number and email address to be eligible for the VooDoo gift basket. The winner will be announced on the VooDoo Facebook page: www.facebook.com/aflvoodoo on Monday at 10 a.m. If that winner does not contact the VooDoo front office by 11 a.m., another winner will be selected.
The Guardians Institute and Mardi Gras Indian Hall of Fame are excited to partner with the VooDoo team to continue with investing in our city’s youth. “Knowledge, once acquired, is something that can never be taken away,” as Big Chief Donald Harrison, Senior always said.
HOW TO PLAY
To enter the contest, bring new school supplies (notebooks, pens, paper, folders, et cetera) to the game at the New Orleans Arena on July 21, 2012 and give them to a Mardi Gras Indian. For every item donated, a contestant gets additional entry into the drawing.
The winner will receive a VooDoo gift basket that includes a signed football and jersey by the team, along with two ArenaBowl XXV tickets. The winner will be announced on Monday, July 23 at 10 a.m. via the VooDoo Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/aflvoodoo
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About the New Orleans VooDoo
The New Orleans VooDoo will play in the New Orleans Arena, an SMG managed facility directly across the street from the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Single game tickets for VooDoo regular season home games are on sale now by calling 504-875-3900. For more information call (888) 277-5526 for Vice President and Director of Operations, Jason Coffel. To shop all things VooDoo, visit http://www.voodoostuff.com and get your gear today.
About the AFL
Since its inception in 1987, the AFL has afforded the fast-paced and exciting game of Arena Football to millions of fans in a myriad of markets across the country. The NFL Network will once again broadcast an AFL National Game of the Week for the entire regular and post season on Friday nights at 8:00 pm EST, culminating with the ArenaBowl Championship Game in August.
About the Guardians Institute
Guardians Institute is dedicated to the development of our youth through literacy, physical fitness and New Orleans’ indigenous cultural arts. Children, K-12, participating in programs attend free classes where they are instructed by community elders and leaders in various aspects or art, music, movement, history, literacy and finance. The literacy classes are developed to compliment the Louisiana Department of Education’s curriculum. Through these programs, the community’s underserved children are able to hone their reading and writing skills, develop positive self images, learn the value of teamwork, increase their knowledge of fiscal matters, live a more active and healthier life among many other positive lessons. To learn more about the Guardians Institute go to http://www.guardiansinstitute.org
About the Mardi Gras Indian Hall of Fame
Mardi Gras Indian Hall of Fame works year-round to create community among, honor, and educate about the individuals and groups who create and uphold the arts and culture of the Mardi Gras Indians of New Orleans.
VooDoo fans are asked to bring school supplies to the game. For every item donated, a fan will be entered in a raffle to win a VooDoo gift basket. The VooDoo gift basket will consist of a signed football and replica jersey by the VooDoo team, two ArenaBowl XXV tickets, along with other items that are must haves!
“We are excited about partnering with the Mardi Gras Indian Hall of Fame and the Guardians Institute for this noble cause. With many of our players and staff from the local area, we know the challenges that we face, which is why we have decided to partner up to help get our future leaders what they need to succeed in school,” said Brandon Rizzuto, New Orleans VooDoo Vice President.
There will be Mardi Gras Indians to collect your donation of school supplies during the Fan Fest and the game. If you forget to bring school supplies, you can still give a cash donation. For every school supply item donated, fans will have to fill out a small form with their name, phone number and email address to be eligible for the VooDoo gift basket. The winner will be announced on the VooDoo Facebook page: www.facebook.com/aflvoodoo on Monday at 10 a.m. If that winner does not contact the VooDoo front office by 11 a.m., another winner will be selected.
The Guardians Institute and Mardi Gras Indian Hall of Fame are excited to partner with the VooDoo team to continue with investing in our city’s youth. “Knowledge, once acquired, is something that can never be taken away,” as Big Chief Donald Harrison, Senior always said.
HOW TO PLAY
To enter the contest, bring new school supplies (notebooks, pens, paper, folders, et cetera) to the game at the New Orleans Arena on July 21, 2012 and give them to a Mardi Gras Indian. For every item donated, a contestant gets additional entry into the drawing.
The winner will receive a VooDoo gift basket that includes a signed football and jersey by the team, along with two ArenaBowl XXV tickets. The winner will be announced on Monday, July 23 at 10 a.m. via the VooDoo Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/aflvoodoo
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About the New Orleans VooDoo
The New Orleans VooDoo will play in the New Orleans Arena, an SMG managed facility directly across the street from the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Single game tickets for VooDoo regular season home games are on sale now by calling 504-875-3900. For more information call (888) 277-5526 for Vice President and Director of Operations, Jason Coffel. To shop all things VooDoo, visit http://www.voodoostuff.com and get your gear today.
About the AFL
Since its inception in 1987, the AFL has afforded the fast-paced and exciting game of Arena Football to millions of fans in a myriad of markets across the country. The NFL Network will once again broadcast an AFL National Game of the Week for the entire regular and post season on Friday nights at 8:00 pm EST, culminating with the ArenaBowl Championship Game in August.
About the Guardians Institute
Guardians Institute is dedicated to the development of our youth through literacy, physical fitness and New Orleans’ indigenous cultural arts. Children, K-12, participating in programs attend free classes where they are instructed by community elders and leaders in various aspects or art, music, movement, history, literacy and finance. The literacy classes are developed to compliment the Louisiana Department of Education’s curriculum. Through these programs, the community’s underserved children are able to hone their reading and writing skills, develop positive self images, learn the value of teamwork, increase their knowledge of fiscal matters, live a more active and healthier life among many other positive lessons. To learn more about the Guardians Institute go to http://www.guardiansinstitute.org
About the Mardi Gras Indian Hall of Fame
Mardi Gras Indian Hall of Fame works year-round to create community among, honor, and educate about the individuals and groups who create and uphold the arts and culture of the Mardi Gras Indians of New Orleans.
July 10, 2012
Blue Linen Monday and Indian Blues exhibit kick off Hall of Fame Week 2012
Members of the Nation, supporters, and friends are invited to gather at Indigo at the Joan Mitchell Center on Bayou Road on the evening of July 23 for Blue Linen Monday and the kick-off of Mardi Gras Indian Hall of Fame Week 2012.
Photographers among us are invited to share their work as part of Indian Blues, a one-night exhibition of images of Mardi Gras Indians masking in blue suits.
6-8 pm
Monday, July 23, 2012
Indigo at the Joan Mitchell Center
2275 Bayou Road
New Orleans
Guests will enjoy a traditional Monday dish of red beans and rice, along with a blue "mocktail" (non-alcoholic) created for the event.
Blue Linen Monday is presented in collaboration with the Joan Mitchell Center.
There is no charge for admission.
Dress is business casual or cocktail casual.
FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS WHO WISH TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE INDIAN BLUES EXHIBITION:
Please submit only photographs of Mardi Gras Indians masking in blue suits.
Send digital file(s) of photo(s) to queenreesie@aol.com by 11:59 pm on Friday, July 13. A 300 dpi JPG that will print at least 3 x 5" is preferred.
In your email, please include photographer contact information, name and gang/tribe affiliation of subject(s) of photo(s) (if known – if not, we will help you), date of photo(s), copyright information, and availability and price of prints. This information will be included in the exhibition catalog. Please indicate whether the Mardi Gras Indian Hall of Fame may share your work via the Internet.
The photographer is responsible for printing, framing, or foam core backing photo(s). Prints of 11 x 14" or larger are preferred.
Please plan to drop off images Friday, July 20, 9 am - Noon at Indigo (the exhibition venue).
Please plan to pick-up photographs at the conclusion of the Blue Linen Monday event, or make other arrangements with the organizers.
Please call 504-214-6630 if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you for sharing your art as part of this inaugural Hall of Fame event connecting our greater community.
Photographers among us are invited to share their work as part of Indian Blues, a one-night exhibition of images of Mardi Gras Indians masking in blue suits.
6-8 pm
Monday, July 23, 2012
Indigo at the Joan Mitchell Center
2275 Bayou Road
New Orleans
Guests will enjoy a traditional Monday dish of red beans and rice, along with a blue "mocktail" (non-alcoholic) created for the event.
Blue Linen Monday is presented in collaboration with the Joan Mitchell Center.
There is no charge for admission.
Dress is business casual or cocktail casual.
FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS WHO WISH TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE INDIAN BLUES EXHIBITION:
Please submit only photographs of Mardi Gras Indians masking in blue suits.
Send digital file(s) of photo(s) to queenreesie@aol.com by 11:59 pm on Friday, July 13. A 300 dpi JPG that will print at least 3 x 5" is preferred.
In your email, please include photographer contact information, name and gang/tribe affiliation of subject(s) of photo(s) (if known – if not, we will help you), date of photo(s), copyright information, and availability and price of prints. This information will be included in the exhibition catalog. Please indicate whether the Mardi Gras Indian Hall of Fame may share your work via the Internet.
The photographer is responsible for printing, framing, or foam core backing photo(s). Prints of 11 x 14" or larger are preferred.
Please plan to drop off images Friday, July 20, 9 am - Noon at Indigo (the exhibition venue).
Please plan to pick-up photographs at the conclusion of the Blue Linen Monday event, or make other arrangements with the organizers.
Please call 504-214-6630 if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you for sharing your art as part of this inaugural Hall of Fame event connecting our greater community.
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