Owen M. Flagg
new_orleans, la
- Gender: Male
- Interested In: Neither
- Member since: 2007-02-18 00:00:00
- Last log-in: 2007-07-13 00:00:00
- Events: 13
Events:
Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk
Where: Tipitina's Uptown
Date: 2007-05-06 22:00:00
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Ivan Neville is one of the busiest people in music today. Whether it's as a full time member of the Neville Brothers, fronting his own Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk or sitting in with countless other talented musicians, Ivan elevates each performance with his own brand of New Orleans funk. Over the years, he has been a pivotal member of Bonnie Raitt's band, Rufus, Keith Richards & the Xpensive Winos and the Spin Doctors. Dumpstaphunk is being heralded as the one of the best hypnotic rhythm sections to come out of New Orleans in many decades.
Particle
Where: The Parish
Date: 2007-04-28 01:00:00
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Particle is another in the new breed of jam bands that have a penchant for improvising electronically, even when more traditional instruments actually carry the
Tulane Green Wave Football Vs Louisiana State Tigers
Where: Superdome
Date: 2007-09-29 00:00:00
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Louisiana Hope & Recovery Summit
Where: Lindy C. Boggs International Conference Center Auditorium
Date: 2007-08-27 09:00:00
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Schedule: 9:00 am. – University of New Orleans Chancellor Dr. Timothy Ryan introduces Sen. Landrieu 9:05 am. – Sen. Landrieu delivers opening remarks 9:15 am. – Panel #1: Coastal Protection, Levees and Infrastructure Panelists (subject to change): J. Richard Capka, Administrator of Federal Highways, U.S. Department of Transportation Brigadier General Robert Crear, Commander, Mississippi Valley Division, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Randy Hanchey, Deputy Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources Carlton Dufrechou, Executive Director of the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation Jerome Zeringue, Executive Director of the Terrebonne Levee and Conservation District Randy Roach, Mayor, City of Lake Charles 10:30 am. – Break 10:45 am. – Panel #2: Education K-12 Panelists (subject to change): Ollie Tyler, Louisiana Deputy Superintendent of Education Paul Vallas, Recovery School District Superintendent Doris Voitier, St. Bernard Parish Schools Superintendent Matt Candler, CEO, New Schools for New Orleans Linda Johnson, President, Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education Higher Education Panelists (subject to change): Dr. Norman Francis, President, Xavier University / LRA Chairman Scott Cowan, President, Tulane University Dr. Joseph Savoie, Louisiana Commissioner of Higher Education Dr. Timothy Ryan, Chancellor, University of New Orleans 12:15 pm. – Lunch Break 1:00 pm. – Remarks by the Honorable Steven Preston, Administrator, U.S. Small Business Administration 1:15 pm. – Panel #3: Business Recovery Panelists (subject to change): Harry Alford, President & CEO, National Black Chamber of Commerce Ronald N. Langston, National Director, Minority Business Development Agency Darlene Kattan, Executive Director, Louisiana Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Andy Kopplin, Executive Director, Louisiana Recovery Authority Eugene Cornelius, Louisiana District Director, U.S. Small Business Administration Mark Drennen, President & CEO, Greater New Orleans, Inc. Ernest Broussard, Executive Director of Planning & Development, Cameron Parish Recovery (AICP/CECD) 2:30 pm. – Break 2:45 pm. – Panel #4: Rebuilding the Criminal Justice System Panelists (subject to change): Jim Letten, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Louisiana Warren Riley, Chief, New Orleans Police Department Bob Stellingworth, New Orleans Police and Justice Foundation Ruthie Frierson, Citizens for One Greater New Orleans Mike Ranatza, Executive Director, Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Criminal Justice Terry Ebbert, Director of Emergency Preparedness, City of New Orleans 4:00 pm. – Break 4:15 pm. – Panel #5: Housing and Sustainable Community Recovery Panelists (subject to change): James R. Kelly, CEO of Catholic Charities and Providence Community Housing. Melissa Flournoy, President and CEO, Louisiana Association of Nonprofit Organizations Milton Bailey, President, Louisiana Housing Finance Authority (LHFA) Mtumshi St. Julien, President, N.O. Finance Authority Reverend Marshall Truehill, Senior Pastor, First United Baptist Church Ralph Boyd, Chairman, Freddie Mac Foundation Ken Bacon, Executive Vice President, Fannie Mae Elizabeth “Boo” Thomas, President and CEO, Center for Planning Excellence Major General Hunt Downer, Assistant Adjutant General, Louisiana National Guard 5:30 pm. – Break Presidential Forum 6:30 pm. – Remarks/Q & A: Sen. Edwards
Social Aid and Pleasure Clubs
Where: Backstreet Cultural Museum
Date: 2007-08-04 10:00:00
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This exhibit features examples of the artistry of the SAPCs with ornate baskets, suits and umbrellas. There are also numerous documentary videos capturing the artistic quality and sheer celebration of this local tradition.
Minus the Bear
Where: House of Blues
Date: 2007-10-18 19:00:00
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Though the song titles may lead one to believe that they're a novelty act, Minus the Bear provides polished, shrewdly arranged songs. Finger-tapped guitar riffs mixed with catchy melodies and unexpected time changes keep listeners interested and entertained. Minus the Bear has built a loyal fan base through extensive touring and shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon. Helio Sequence is a 'sub-pop' band from Portland, Oregon. Tiny Vipers is a singer/songwriter duo recently signed to Sub-Pop.
Lynyrd Skynyrd and Hank Williams Jr
Where: New Orleans Arena
Date: 2007-05-25 00:00:00
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Lynyrd Skynyrd and Hank Williams Jr 5/25/2007 New Orleans Arena
Tampa Bay Storm at New Orleans Voodoo
Where: New Orleans Arena
Date: 2007-06-02 00:00:00
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Tampa Bay Storm at New Orleans Voodoo 6/2/2007 New Orleans Arena
Cajun Fais Do-Do Featuring Bruce Daigrepont
Where: Tipitina's Uptown
Date: 2008-05-11 17:30:00
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The Bruce Daigrepont Cajun Band -- comprised of accordion, fiddle and a tight rhythm section--mixes traditional Louisiana French music with original Cajun and Zydeco material.