Local waitress who got a $777.00 tip, donates it all to church [ Local Stories]

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1 year later, Mayfield's Jazz Orchestra agrees to pay back Library charity | WWL

Exactly one year after the board of a jazz orchestra run by Grammy-winner Irvin Mayfield said it would quickly pay back more than $1 million to the city’s public library support foundation, sources close to the negotiations say the two entities finally have an agreement-in-principle for the money to be returned.

Two sources tell WWL-TV that about $483,000 of the $1.03 million would be paid back in installments over five years, and the balance – about $547,000 -- would be in-kind contributions, such as fundraising concerts the Jazz Orchestra could do to raise money for the city library charity. Any balance after five years would have to be paid in cash.

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Global music project brings message to New Orleans | The New Orleans Advocate

New Orleans is well-represented in the latest work from Playing for Change, a global recording project that seeks to bring people together through music.

The Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Glen David Andrews and French Quarter street musician “Grandpa” Elliott Small are among 180 performers from 31 countries who participate in the CD/DVD set “Playing for Change 3: Songs Around the World.”

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New Orleans Musicians' Clinic blood drive | bestofneworleans.com

PHOTO BY KEVIN ALLMAN 

Two enormous bloodmobiles — one in neon chartreuse, the other, well, blood-red — stretched down Frenchmen Street from the Apple Barrel to the Spotted Cat May 22. The event was called "Frenchmen Street: Roll Up Your Sleeves," and it was a replacement blood drive for the 19 victims of the Mother's Day second-line shooting in the 7th Ward — a shooting that had occurred seven blocks away down Frenchmen Street May 12.

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One weekend, one cause, 1,000 po-boys | Gambit

Ian McNulty / Parasol's roast beef po-boy

Traditionally, the throngs of people descend on Parasol’s Bar & Restaurant in March for its annual St. Patrick’s Day block party. But the proprietors here are hoping to see a big crowd next weekend too, as the Irish Channel watering hole and po-boy joint celebrates its 60th anniversary while raising money for the New Orleans Musicians Assistance Foundation.

This nonprofit provides free medical, health and wellness services to local musicians through the New Orleans Musicians Clinic. Parasol’s has pledged to donate a portion of its proceeds from Oct. 19 to Oct. 21 to the foundation and has set a goal of selling 1,000 po-boys for the cause...

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New Orleans Musicians Clinic reaching out for money to make up for cuts | Bayoubuzz

In its nearly 15 years in business, the New Orleans Musicians Clinic has been, literally, a lifesaving resource; its innovative model, connecting musicians with free or low-cost care, has connected performers with affordable access to everything from smoking cessation programs to full courses of radiation and chemotherapy...

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Preservation Resource Center of New Orleans holds Ladies in Red | NOLA.com

At Generations Hall, the Preservation Resource Center of New Orleans held its 12th annual Ladies in Red, marqueed as a Red-Hot Gala. The gala raises funds and awareness for it and its education programs that preserve New Orleans' cultural legacy, as well as the historic architecture and neighborhoods of the program's tradition bearers.

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Feed Hope this Holiday Season with a Gift to Second Harvest Food Bank

Searching for a unique gift for someone who has everything? Looking for a way to thoughtfully remember a loved one or friend? This holiday season consider a tribute or memorial gift to Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans and Acadiana on behalf of someone special. With your gift, you will feed hope to a family, senior or child at risk for hunger in your community. You can also make your donation securely online at: http://no-hunger.org/Donate.aspx

As the weather turns cooler and the holidays approach, Second Harvest Food Bank is graced with an outpouring of support from communities across south Louisiana. Food drives are critical to help Second Harvest stock its shelves and provide food assistance to thousands of families, children and seniors in need.
If you are planning a food drive to benefit Second Harvest Food Bank this holiday season, we can provide you with items and ideas to make your food drive a success. Don’t forget that you can pick up food collection boxes and tape for your drive at both Second Harvest Food Bank warehouses (New Orleans and Lafayette), Monday - Friday from 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Greater New Orleans
700 Edwards Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70123
504-734-1322

Lafayette
215 East Pinhook Road
Lafayette, LA 70501
337-237-7711

For additional tips on hosting a successful food drive, visit  http://no-hunger.org/TakeAction/HoldAFoodDrive.aspx.

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Tabasco Brand Gives Out $10000 Prize ‎| QSR magazine

Creating an original entrée recipe inspired by the popular street food trend sweeping the nation was the challenge for the 2011 Tabasco Brand Hottest Chef Contest.


The $10,000 grand prize was recently awarded to one professional chef for his “Triple Threat Carnitas” featuring his special blend of multicultural influences and three flavors of Tabasco brand Pepper Sauce...

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Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie donate 4.9m to charity | The Independent

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie donated $4.9 million to Make It Right Foundation, which constructs homes for working families after it was set up in 2006 following Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans...

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Nursing students head to New Orleans for spring break | Johns Hopkins University - The Gazette

Twelve students from the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing are in New Orleans this week to rebuild houses with the Episcopal Church Diocese of Louisiana and volunteer in the Touro Hospital emergency room and at a health clinic for the homeless. The Hopkins Student Nurse Relief Corps, a subgroup of the Johns Hopkins National Student Nurses Association, has sponsored the spring break trip to New Orleans for the past five years. On Jan. 31, the group hosted a Creole Charity Gala, which netted more than $5,000 to cover the cost of this year’s trip.

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Chef John Besh cooks up new opportunities for low income youth | USAToday.com

Everyone who's attempted to make a difference by taking on a "kindness challenge" knows that it can be hard going at times. But, hands down, the best place to start is often with you own unique skill set, says New Orleans chef John Besh, who stepped forward to help feed his city in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Today, Besh is announcing the launch of a new culinary scholarship opportunity for low income youth, which, he explains, grew out of his special talents in the kitchen...

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Dermatologists Get Their Hands Dirty in New Orleans | Global Medical News Network

American Academy of Dermatology kicks off its first hands-on volunteer event in the Lower Ninth Ward.

Global Medical News Network (GMNN) is a syndicated daily medical news wire service provided by Elsevier.

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New Orleans Food Co-op host 'Tasty Ball' | NOLA.com

On Jan. 29, 2011 at 7 p.m. at 535 Marigny St., the member owners of the New Orleans Food Co-op will host a "fun-raiser" Tasty Ball with music, food, drinks and prizes. There's no cover charge, but donations will be accepted...

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New Orleans Musicians' Clinic Benefit (New York) January 12, 2011

Up from the Bayou - A night of New Orleans Funk 
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Sullivan Hall
214 Sullivan Street, New York, NY
7pm-1am 

with Walter "Wolfman" Washington, Russell Batiste, John Gros, Andy Hess, Christine Ohlman as well as Henry Butler and Justin Marcus. 

A benefit for New Orleans Musicians Assistance Foundation & The Ruth U Fertel/Tulane Community Health Center. Purchase Advance Tickets at jamsf.com.

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Brees donates $100k to make Field of Dreams a reality | WWL

Saints superstar Drew Brees is helping a dream come true for one local high school. Coach and teacher Brian Bordnaick has been working on the 9th Ward Field of Dreams project to create a football field, track and community space at...

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New Orleans Artists Against Hunger and Homelessness 25th Anniversary Event Backstage 2010 12/5

New Orleans Artists Against Hunger and Homelessness
25th Anniversary Event

Backstage 2010

December 5, 2010, 7-10pm
Generations Hall, New Orleans, 310 Andrew Higgins Drive

Featuring NOAAHH Co-Founder Allen Toussaint
Plus:

Jimmy Buffett
Dr. John
Irma Thomas
Dave Bartholomew
Jon Cleary
Little Freddie King
Deacon John and the Ivories
And more!

Plus an outstanding selection of New Orleans dishes provided by Kajun Kettle and Southern Hospitality Catering
Black Tie Optional

The New Orleans Artists Against Hunger and Homelessness, Inc. (NOAAHH) began in 1985 when Grammy Trustee Award Recipient and Hall of Fame Inductee songwriter/musician Allen Toussaint and Grammy Award winner and lead vocalist of the Neville Brothers Aaron Neville brought together a group of New Orleans musicians for the purpose of performing a concert to benefit the hungry and homeless of Metro New Orleans.

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Celebration in the Oaks Run/Walk | New Orleans City Park 12/11/2010

The second Saturday of December gives East Jefferson General Hospital the chance to host an event that is especially popular with families. After running or walking a beautiful 2-mile course through City Park, participants get to see the Celebration in the Oaks Light Display before the gates are open to the general public. The day is filled with cocoa, visits with Santa and much more. Many of those running and walking this event do so with strollers or children right by their side. This year's event is Saturday, December 11, 2010 @ 3:30 PM.

This is one of the most festive holiday events in the country. Runners and walkers are encouraged to come out and check out the beautiful two mile course in City Park. The Park is decorated for the holiday season with over 500,000 lights. Afterward, participants can enjoy themselves at the post-race party and also head into the the Walking Tour of the beautifully decorated Botanical Garden, Storyland and Carousel Gardens...

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NATCHEZ Steamboat Collects ‘Bucks for Clucks’ During November for Second Harvest

November 1, 2010 - November 24, 2010, the NATCHEZ Steamboat is collecting “Bucks for Clucks,” monetary donations to benefit Second Harvest Food Bank to help families in need of food assistance during the holiday season. Cruise goers can purchase a paper turkey and autograph it with a minimum $1 donation. All of the turkeys will be featured on the NATCHEZ dock at the corner of Toulouse Street and the Mississippi River.

The New Orleans Steamboat Company, owners of the NATCHEZ, will present Second Harvest Food Bank with a check at the end of the fundraiser. People can make donations at the NATCHEZ lighthouse ticket office or kiosks located in the French Market, World Trade Center, Jackson Brewery and on Decatur Street near the Hard Rock Café entrance as well as at concierge desks in participating hotels.

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Music Rising @musicrising & Gibson Foundation, partner for Tulane curriculum on Gulf Coast musical heritage

Music Rising, an award winning initiative co-founded in 2005 by U2's the Edge, legendary producer Bob Ezrin and Gibson Guitar Chairman and CEO Henry Juszkiewicz announced a $1 million program in partnership with Tulane University to develop a college curriculum that will provide a permanent, comprehensive and definitive study of the musical heritage of New Orleans and the Gulf Coast region. The Music Rising program is administered by the Gibson Foundation.

Music Rising has worked closely with Nick Spitzer, professor of anthropology and American studies and creator of Tulane's public radio program American Routes in creating the connection with Tulane. The curriculum for the program on music and culture of the Gulf Coast will be implemented at Tulane and available to other universities through web and print materials. In addition to drawing from field, studio and live interviews, programs and performances of the American Routes Collection, the curriculum will draw upon the resources of the William Ransom Hogan Archive of New Orleans Jazz as well as the Maxwell Music Library, the Louisiana Collection, the Southern Institute and the New Orleans Gulf South Center, all housed at Tulane...

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