Thanks for coming out and sharing Earth Day with us! We had so much fun celebrating sustainability in New Orleans!
Did you miss Earth Day this year, or do you want to enjoy even more dancing and fun? Our Dance-A-Thon is coming up soon! Register today to dance, fundraise for clean air, and enjoy 12 hours of entertainment with dance lessons of all types, live performances by Africa Brass and others, DJs, prizes, costume contests, and more at this year’s Flarey Tales-themed Dance-A-Thon, July 26th at the Healing Center. See more at labb.dojiggy.com.
Africa Brass is going to have special guests on Saturday.
Luther Gray is a drumming legend who has created two major musical groups: Percussion Incorporated and Bamboula 2000, for which has twice won a Big Easy World Music Award. He is also credited with the founding of the Congo Square Foundation, which began in 1989, and leads a drum circle every Sunday afternoon in Congo Square.
Spy Boy Honey- A good friend of Africa Brass Honey’s energy is contagious. He is an excellent vocalist/drummer, and a strong keeper of the Black Indian tradition, “Get Out day Way, Honeys comin.”
Anier Alonso del Valle- master conguero from Cuba has performed with Conjunto Folclorico Nacional de Cuba, we are blessed to have Anier as a member of Africa Brass.
Rick Trolsen- trombone, has performed with Bonerama, Neslort, Lina Prima, Dr. John, and is a great bandleader as well.
We are going to invite Gen. Honore to play a drum with us, and we hope to become members of his Green Army.
We’re almost there! Can’t wait to see you at the festival on Saturday at Armstrong Park. Check out Music & Festivities to reacquaint yourself with the amazing artists & activities that we’ll have at the festival. And join our Facebook event to see if any of your friends will be there too!
The incomparable Team Sno (Slam New Orleans) will take the stage at 4:45pm on Earth Day! Don’t miss your chance to hear this three-time National Poetry Slam winning group of incredible local poets. They rock!
The Silent Auction is now officially live. Visit the Silent Auction’s website to bid on a wide array of items ranging from hotel rooms to Saints memorabilia to fine dining! Online bidding ends this Friday so make sure to get your bids in before then. Pictured above is a view from the Verandah Resort and Spa in Antigua! Bid in the Silent Auction to make this view yours!
Introducing Sunshine Daiquiris– solar-powered, eco-friendly daiquiris! Click above to support the New Orleans Earth Day Festival, the Louisiana Bucket Brigade, and alternative energy sources. You generous donation will help us keep the festival free and move the Louisiana Bucket Brigade closer to financial independence so we can keep fighting for clean air and healthy communities!
Win a free bike and learn about sustainability with our new Earth Day Bingo card! The Bike Shop at 4711 Freret has generously donated a brand-new, beautiful blue cruiser from Big Shot Bikes. This gorgeous bike is a lightweight cruiser with a low step-through frame and fat tires perfect for NOLA’s many infamous potholes. Even better, it comes with two built-in wooden racks on back and front to attach a box or carry any oddly-shaped items!
Features include:
Aluminum alloy frame
Three piece crank
Fenders with stainless steel rigid mounts
Dutch style cargo rack with wood inlays
Optional solid wood crate for hauling your precious cargo
Guardians of the Flame at New Orleans Earth Day Festival 2013. Photo by Kate Gilbert
Visit the Do Whatcha Wanna! Stage for additional entertainment at the fest, featuring local performing artists, musicians, demonstrations, and community presentations in an intimate setting. This year’s performances and demos include storytelling, spoken word, theatre, music, aikido, and more. Check out the schedule here!
Join Captain Planet and the Green Army for a second line parade at Whole Foods’ Metairie location on Wednesday, April 16th at 5:30pm! 5% of all purchases made at that Whole Foods location on that day will go to the Louisiana Bucket Brigade. Make groceries, second line, support LABB, and gear up for Earth Day! We can’t wait to see you there!
Stop by the Do Whatcha Wanna! Stage to learn about bike maintenance and safety from the experts at Bike Easy! Biking is a fun, a great form of exercise, and most importantly a way to get around without help from Big Oil. Bike Easy will also have a booth at the fest, so make sure to visit them with all your biking questions!
New Orleans Earth Day Festival & Solar Derby 