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.