WHAT: "Musicians' Jammin' for Smoke-free Air"; grassroots advocacy, health screenings and information, live music, food and refreshments.WHO: Presented by the St. Anna's Medical Mission and the New Orleans Musicians Union.
WHY: To educate about and promote policies that protect service industry workers against working in smoke-filled environments.
WHERE: New Orleans Musicians Union, 2401 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans. (Esplanade @ Rocheblave)
WHEN: Thursday, November 18, 2010, 1:00PM - 5:00PM
In conjunction with the Great American Smokeout, the St. Anna’s Medical Mission (SAMM) together with the New Orleans Musicians Union will hold a major advocacy event to promote tobacco prevention and control policies in the local service industry.
Musicians Jammin’ for Smoke-free Air, sponsored by The Louisiana Campaign for Tobacco Free Living, is free and is open to all musicians, restaurant workers, bartenders, DJs, casino workers, friends and supporters. Participants will be encouraged to sign petitions and rally in support of stronger clean air laws and protections. The event will also include appearances by political representatives and well-known local personalities.
There will be live music by the Tremé Brass Band, a special appearance by Deacon John, as well as an open back-line for all those who want to join in the jam.
Local fare will be served by Lil’ Dizzy’s, with beverages provided by Whole Foods Market.
In addition, SAMM will conduct free health screenings for hypertension and diabetes; and the NO/AIDS Task Force will provide free HIV testing.
Additional sponsors and supporters of the event include the New Orleans Musicians Assistance Foundation, Whole Foods Market, and WWOZ.
For additional information, please phone St. Anna's at 504/947-2121.
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