"Mission to Musicians" Returns to St. Anna's

St. Anna’s Episcopal Church presents the Mission to Musicians concert series on Wednesday nights in June and July. The concerts, featuring some of the city’s best musicians, are offered in conjunction with tasty, affordable New Orleans-style cuisine.

Started in the spring of 2006, following Hurricane Katrina, this mission has had as its central theme the heart beat of the Crescent City – her music, culture, and traditions. Since its inception, Mission to Musicians has been featured on PBS’ Great Museums, NBC Nightly News, The Times Picayune and numerous other media.

A Gospel healing mass starts each evening at 6:30 p.m. Free medical services – including health screenings, acupuncture and other stress relief ministries – are delivered at the same time by the St. Anna’s Medical Mission (SAMM) and collaborating providers. The dinner-concert follows the Gospel healing mass.

The Mission to Musicians concert series is made possible through a generous grant by the New Orleans Musicians Assistance Foundation.

Performances are held from 7:30pm to 8:30pm in St. Anna’s Parish Hall, 1313 Esplanade Avenue between N. Rampart and N. Claiborne Ave. (just off of I-10 East near Downtown). We are suggesting a $10/person donation for the event. Dinner and resources are available without donation (free) for musicians and artists. All proceeds go to the Mission to Musicians fund. Free, on-street parking is available.

“Mission to Musicians” Concert Series Schedule

Wednesday, June 2
SPIKE PERKINS - Jazz standards, Bossa Nova, and original material with vocals by Alexandra Bosworth and Spike Perkins.

Wednesday, June 9
PAMORAMA JAZZ BAND - Acoustic, 7-pc group performs repertoire of sounds from all over the world.

Wednesday, June 16
LOUIS LEDFORD AND GINA PHILLIPS - 9th Ward singer songwriter duo.

Wednesday, June 23
WAZOZO FEATURING HELEN GILLET - French folk quartet band. Cello, harp, violin & clarinet

Wednesday, June 30
DOC OTIS AND THE JUNKER JAZZ ALLSTARS - Funky piano songs, upright bass, trumpet.

Wednesday, July 7
ZION TRINITY - Songwriters who sing in the genre of Reggae, Jazz, Funk, World Beat, and African ritual chants.

Wednesday, July 14
WILSON AND MOORE - Perform originals and iconic songs from the 50’s to the present like "Suite: Judy Blue Eyes", "Bye Bye Love" and "Bring It On Home".

Wednesday, July 21
THE WILLOW FAMILY BAND - Acoustic eclectic. Combines elements of Jazz, Folk, Punk, Country, Rock, Blues, Flamenco, Classical, Native American, and Alternative.

Wednesday, July 28
MISS SOPHIE LEE - Miss Sophie Lee and her band offer a mix of Jazz and Vocal Standards from the 1930's and 40's.

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Press Contact: James Geraghty
development@stannanola.org
504-947-2121

2010 Familia, Salud y Vida Latino Health Fair

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Latino health fair promotes healthy living, educates public

Fair offers free screenings, live music, entertainment, food and drinks

New Orleans, LA - On Sunday, June 13, Casa Oportunidades NOLA will host the "2010 Familia, Salud y Vida Latino Health Fair" as part of its ongoing effort to inform, educate and empower the Latino community to adapt healthier lifestyle behaviors.

The bi-lingual fair will be held from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at St. Anna’s Episcopal Church, located at 1313 Esplanade Ave. in New Orleans.

Free health screenings will include blood pressure, dental, cholesterol, HIV, hearing, and vision screenings. The health fair will also provide information and resources about health issues, plus opportunities for acupuncture and massage.

St. Anna’s has become a focal point for community activities, and this event will bring people together for health and information and resources in a fun atmosphere. Special guests Fredy Omar con su Banda and Ballet Folklorico Nicaragüense COSMAPA will perform; admission is free. Food and drinks, plus fabulous raffle chances, will also be available for purchase.

“Latinos are disproportionately affected among preventable diseases, such as diabetes, cancer, and HIV/AIDS,” said Jamie McDaniel, director of social services for Casa Oportunidades NOLA. "This health fair is an opportunity for us to work toward reducing the health disparity among Latino residents.”

Medical providers and participants include the American Red Cross, Tulane Community Health Center, Common Ground Health Clinic, Reach NOLA, NO/AIDS Task Force, St. Anna’s Medical Mission (SAMM), and many other community organizations.

The New Orleans Musicians Assistance Foundation and Ms. Thelma Ceballos Meyers of the State Farm Insurance Agency are the Gold Sponsors and Exhibitors at this event. The Silver Sponsor, Peoples Health, will also exhibit. Additional sponsors and supporters include Toyota of New Orleans, Whole Foods Market, New Orleans Zephyrs, Sheriff Marlin N. Gusman, and Churro's Cafe.

Casa Oportunidades NOLA, a program of St. Anna’s Episcopal Church, provides English language instruction, health services, computer literacy classes, and more. In 2008, the program was honored with a Nonprofit Innovator Award by New Orleans CityBusiness. (For more information, please visit http://www.casanola.org/.)

Press Contact:

James Geraghty

development@stannanola.org

504.947.2121 (phone)

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