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Thursday November, 18
Hepatitis C Focus on Youth Conference
In memory of Crystal Perry (1990-2004) read more
Time: 1:00 PM
Holiday Inn Westbank Conference Room
100 Westbank Expressway
Gretna, LA 70053
1-877-553-1235
The focus on Youth Conference will address awareness within our educational systems. How we, as a community, can play an active roll bringing Hepatitis C issues to the forefront in the battle to stop the spread of this deadly virus.
Guest speakers include members from the medical community and families with infected children. Parents and children will talk about the struggles they face because of the lack of education and understanding the needs of our youth infected with Hepatitis C.
The goal of the conference is to promote youth based environment models and motivate our local and state governments to become active members in awareness. Guest speakers will also present the latest information concerning active duty, military veterans and dependents filing VA claims. Members of the Hepatitis C movement will discuss proven ways to achieve awareness followed by a question and answer session between guest speakers.
Friday, November, 19
"Second Line March" New Orleans style, promoting awareness.
Time: 1:00 PM
Musicans Mutual Protective Union Local No 174-496
2401 Esplanade Ave
New Orleans, LA
Drum Circle w/ Remo artist and facilitator Paulo Mattioli
Time: After Parade
Congo Square
New Orleans, LA
Over 100 church communities are invited. Marchers will converge on Congo Square park for a Drummers Circle. The unique sounds of Mardi Gras Indians combined with 2nd line drummers and legendary percussionists will broadcast live by WWOZ FM Radio. Performances will be recorded and released in an upcoming production of Louisiana’s R&B greats. A candlelight vigil will follow.
Saturday, November, 20
Once In A Blue Moon 5th Annual Benefit Concert and Silent Auction
Time: 8:00 PM
Tipitinas Uptown
Benefit concert at Tipitinas Uptown. Timothea says, "We’re calling in the music forces of the world to make 2004 the largest 'Once In A Blue Moon Benefit Concert' yet." The Blue Moon concert has sold out to audiences for four consecutive years. See the press release for a list of this years "star studded" line up. The Concert will have a Silent Auction tent outside with artwork and photographs by some of the greatest.
- featuring Bobby Rush, Allen Toussaint, the Dixie Cups, Frankie Ford, Sunpie, The Iguana's, Walter "Wolfman" Washington, Irene Sage, Bamboula 2000, Big Sam's Funky Nation, Troy Andrews (Trombone Shorty) featuring David Torkanowsky, Timothea with the Blue Soul All Star Review and guests Jeslyfe, Tanya Boutte, Diane Lotny, Lance Ellis, and Bob Andrews.
*Acts Subject To Change
Accommodations have been reserved at a special rate of $67.00 per night at the Holiday Inn Westbank. Call toll free 1-877-553-1235. To reserve your room at this discounted rate, please mention the booking code "Siren To Wail – HMA."
Holiday Inn Westbank
100 Westbank Expressway
Gretna, Louisiana 70053
1-877-553-1235
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