Threadhead sponsorship of local kids

[Corona]

Absolutely amazing! Threadheads can do whatever they want if they put their heads together. Way to go on all those peeps who are smart enough to donate a little off their cheque's every pay period.

[mightyradgumbo]

Absolutely amazing! Threadheads can do whatever they want if they put their heads together. Way to go on all those peeps who are smart enough to donate a little off their cheque's every pay period.

I agree Lis....Once I start getting a cheque...or check ;)...I may have to start doing the donation thang. Right now I am trawlling ebay for instruments.

[i wanna be in NOLA]

We have a new total: $9000.00



kewl!!!

[ohio]

Absolutely amazing! Threadheads can do whatever they want if they put their heads together. Way to go on all those peeps who are smart enough to donate a little off their cheque's every pay period.she said cheque...

[Lester_leaps_in]

she said cheque...

She must be from the Cheque Republic . . .

[ozzie]

she said cheque...

.... mate!

[ohio]

She must be from the Cheque Republic . . .just a Canajun...
Hey Oz, I guess y'all subscribe to the 'que' thing there too, eh?
Is that valid in Scrabble? :D

[Delta]

just a Canajun...
Hey Oz, I guess y'all subscribe to the 'que' thing there too, eh?
Is that valid in Scrabble? :D


If SOWPODS says it is!

[ohio]

;)

[Corona]

She must be from the Cheque Republic . . .
lol....oh jeez.....lol

[djgriff]

Just a big ole sloppy wet kiss shout out to all the angels who give every month and keep this project going. http://www.mysmiley.net/imgs/smile/angel/angel09.gif

We have a new total: $9000.00 http://www.mysmiley.net/imgs/smile/party/party0018.gif

See the thermometer here: http://threadheads.org/F4K.htm

Thank you, everyone!!!http://www.mysmiley.net/imgs/smile/happy/happy0065.gif


VERY COOL!

[OnlyASaintOnSunday]

Looked at the website for this! Looks like something I would like to get involved in when I get moved. What a great project and it is nice to see people trying to do something for these children instead of just complaining about high crime rates on NOLA.com all the time!

[djgriff]

From SIV - any locals going?

September 23, 2008

Our SilenceIsViolence Fall programs start up tonight when our YOUTH MUSIC CLINICS resume! Kids of all ages are welcome, celebrated local trumpeter Shamarr Allen leads the clinics, and instruments and dinner are provided, so spread the word:

WHO: Young New Orleanians with an interest in music and positive expression
WHAT: Fun and educational musical gatherings for young people
WHEN: Tuesdays, September 23—November 13, 6-8pm
WHERE: Sound Cafe, 2700 Chartres Street at Port Street in the Marigny
COST: Free!

WHY: Support positive paths and positive modes of expression for our
young people so they can help us heal our city and make New Orleans safer.

Call (504) 948-0917 for more information.

We hope to see you and your young friends there! www.silenceisviolence.org

[swag]

Who will be covering for Shamarr when he's out on tour this Autumn?

[rosetree]

From SIV - any locals going?

September 23, 2008

Our SilenceIsViolence Fall programs start up tonight when our YOUTH MUSIC CLINICS resume! Kids of all ages are welcome, celebrated local trumpeter Shamarr Allen leads the clinics, and instruments and dinner are provided, so spread the word:

WHO: Young New Orleanians with an interest in music and positive expression
WHAT: Fun and educational musical gatherings for young people
WHEN: Tuesdays, September 23—November 13, 6-8pm
WHERE: Sound Cafe, 2700 Chartres Street at Port Street in the Marigny
COST: Free!

WHY: Support positive paths and positive modes of expression for our
young people so they can help us heal our city and make New Orleans safer.

Call (504) 948-0917 for more information.

We hope to see you and your young friends there! www.silenceisviolence.org

My son is volunteering at the clinics as part of his service hours at school! I'm hoping that he gets an appreciation of Shamarr and the music of New Orleans while he is helping.

[rosetree]

Who will be covering for Shamarr when he's out on tour this Autumn?

Baty and Shamarr met last night to discuss that. From my understanding, there will be guest artists to take over while Shamarr is out of town. Baty said that Shamarr will only be missing three Tuesdays, so it will be OK.:)

[glinda]

That is so cool, rosie! Bet he really enjoys it.

[OnlyASaintOnSunday]

My son is volunteering at the clinics as part of his service hours at school! I'm hoping that he gets an appreciation of Shamarr and the music of New Orleans while he is helping.

What a great place to volunteer. Can't think of anything I would rather do! I know he will enjoy.....and it would be hard not to appreciate the music afterwards.

I have decided to do my service hours with the Tulane Mobile Medical Clinic on the weekends after I move. But I think that I would rather be with your Son and listening to the music.

[Corona]

ahhhh, a true Threadhead :)

[kt luvs bigsam]

Hi everyone!
I am wondering if the Silence is Violence program involves kids or participants doing any of their own writing... or any program that is helping people find new ways.

I have to write a paper about violence and writing and am curious if there is any (documented) situation where writing is used to help kids cope/change/express themselves down there in NOLA.

Anyways if ya can think of anything, I'd love to know!
Thanks,
Katie

[djgriff]

Anyone go last night?

Katie - found this site - not exactly on point but maybe a place to start.

http://www.thebeehive.org/Templates/HurricaneKatrina/Level3NoFrills.aspx?PageId=1.5369.6532.8534

[kt luvs bigsam]

Anyone go last night?

Katie - found this site - not exactly on point but maybe a place to start.

http://www.thebeehive.org/Templates/HurricaneKatrina/Level3NoFrills.aspx?PageId=1.5369.6532.8534

Nice, that is right along the lines I'm looking for. Not so much the camera aspect (WHICH IS SOO TOTALLY COOL!!) but the creative writing! Thanks for the link. :D

[OnlyASaintOnSunday]

Hi everyone!
I am wondering if the Silence is Violence program involves kids or participants doing any of their own writing... or any program that is helping people find new ways.

I have to write a paper about violence and writing and am curious if there is any (documented) situation where writing is used to help kids cope/change/express themselves down there in NOLA.

Anyways if ya can think of anything, I'd love to know!
Thanks,
Katie

You may want to look at this site...all the books are written by Students. I have all the books, if you need to use/read them, I could put them in the mail to ya. May not be exactly what you are looking for, but all the books are written about the different neighborhoods and deal with all the issues they face including violence. Hope it will be of some help.

http://www.neighborhoodstoryproject.org/projects.html

[ibjamn]

We did not go last night. I feel bad, because we have a saxaphone for them, but work is kicking my butt right now. Will try to get there next Tues.

[Delta]

Hi everyone!
I am wondering if the Silence is Violence program involves kids or participants doing any of their own writing... or any program that is helping people find new ways.

I have to write a paper about violence and writing and am curious if there is any (documented) situation where writing is used to help kids cope/change/express themselves down there in NOLA.

Anyways if ya can think of anything, I'd love to know!
Thanks,
Katie

Fredrick Douglass had a nationally acclaimed writing program for years, but the weirdness of the new school system plan seems to have claimed another victim. Maybe you can get some information from the people who were involved in it last year.

http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/nola_voices/

[rosetree]

[QUOTE=djgriff;196750]Anyone go last night?

I didn't, but it was the first time for my son working on his service hours. After a rough start, Rosebuddy said that he had a good time and is excited to go back again. He called me when he was done to tell me that he met someone who gave him a CD after he told the guy that his dad was a Threadhead. The guy told him that he "loved the Threadheads!". When Rosebuddy came home he tossed the CD to me............Paul Sanchez!:cool: When I told RB that Paul founded and then split from Cowboy Mouth, he was impressed and said he loved CM....who knew?;)

[ibjamn]

[quote=djgriff;196750]Anyone go last night?

I didn't, but it was the first time for my son working on his service hours. After a rough start, Rosebuddy said that he had a good time and is excited to go back again. He called me when he was done to tell me that he met someone who gave him a CD after he told the guy that his dad was a Threadhead. The guy told him that he "loved the Threadheads!". When Rosebuddy came home he tossed the CD to me............Paul Sanchez!:cool: When I told RB that Paul founded and then split from Cowboy Mouth, he was impressed and said he loved CM....who knew?;)

I'm glad Buddy had a good time, Tree. I was worried about that. :)

[Corona]

[QUOTE=djgriff;196750]Anyone go last night?

I didn't, but it was the first time for my son working on his service hours. After a rough start, Rosebuddy said that he had a good time and is excited to go back again. He called me when he was done to tell me that he met someone who gave him a CD after he told the guy that his dad was a Threadhead. The guy told him that he "loved the Threadheads!". When Rosebuddy came home he tossed the CD to me............Paul Sanchez!:cool: When I told RB that Paul founded and then split from Cowboy Mouth, he was impressed and said he loved CM....who knew?;)
a father/son bonding moment :)

[ohio]

Nice that you could share in his first 'small world' moment, Mark!

[i wanna be in NOLA]

I didn't, but it was the first time for my son working on his service hours. After a rough start, Rosebuddy said that he had a good time and is excited to go back again. He called me when he was done to tell me that he met someone who gave him a CD after he told the guy that his dad was a Threadhead. The guy told him that he "loved the Threadheads!". When Rosebuddy came home he tossed the CD to me............Paul Sanchez!:cool: When I told RB that Paul founded and then split from Cowboy Mouth, he was impressed and said he loved CM....who knew?;)

<smiling>

[ibjamn]

The kids clinic was fun tonight, as always. Will was tutoring a woodwinds section with 2 saxaphones & 2 clarinets, so the donated sax was a welcome addition. Rosebuddy was working hard and seemed to be enjoying himself, Baty's new baby is adorable And I may or may not know a little something about the new Shamarr cd............

[Carolina Beadhead]

..... And I may or may not know a little something about the new Shamarr cd............

http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p308/rowdymom81/Smilies/aPlease.gif

LOL!

[VWGal]

The kids clinic was fun tonight, as always. Will was tutoring a woodwinds section with 2 saxaphones & 2 clarinets, so the donated sax was a welcome addition. Rosebuddy was working hard and seemed to be enjoying himself, Baty's new baby is adorable And I may or may not know a little something about the new Shamarr cd............

Snowflake! Snowflake! Snowflake!!!!!!

[i wanna be in NOLA]

OOPS!!!!!


I almost forgot about October. Mr wannabe and I spent 6 perfect days in NOLA and Lafayette last week. Gotta share the good times with those who can't do it on their own.

[Corona]

The kids clinic was fun tonight, as always. Will was tutoring a woodwinds section with 2 saxaphones & 2 clarinets, so the donated sax was a welcome addition. Rosebuddy was working hard and seemed to be enjoying himself, Baty's new baby is adorable And I may or may not know a little something about the new Shamarr cd............
ooh, you bettah spill sistah or you're ass is grass!!!! ;)

[djgriff]

ooh, you bettah spill sistah or you're ass is grass!!!! ;)

Lis, apparently Jenn ain't ascared of you. ;)

[ibjamn]

Lis, apparently Jenn ain't ascared of you. ;)

hehehehe....... ;)

[Corona]

lol...nope....never is....she just knows I like saying that once in awhile and lets me lol!!

[ibjamn]

lol...nope....never is....she just knows I like saying that once in awhile and lets me lol!!

As of last night, she knows anyway. :) Special surprise preview of Shamarr's new cd at Festgiving!

[rosetree]

As of last night, she knows anyway. :) Special surprise preview of Shamarr's new cd at Festgiving!

Crap!!!! You're killing me Jenn :(

[ibjamn]

Crap!!!! You're killing me Jenn :(

Sorry, boo. :(

[NYMAMA]

Crap!!!! You're killing me Jenn :(

DOUBLE CRAP!!

[Orleansnj]

triple crap..........

[festbabe]

crap crap crap crap

[ibjamn]

There's a whole lotta crap up in here! ;)

[rosetree]

There's a whole lotta crap up in here! ;)

It's a regular crapfest!;)

[mightyradgumbo]

I forgot to mention that Jada, Ken and I were hanging at the Sound Clinic last night to see da Kids play...really kewl to see it in action. There is some talent in that Krewe already! Shamarr and Will and dem are doing such a fine service to this town by their leadership and teaching.

[ozzie]

I forgot to mention that Jada, Ken and I were hanging at the Sound Clinic last night to see da Kids play...really kewl to see it in action. There is some talent in that Krewe already! Shamarr and Will and dem are doing such a fine service to this town by their leadership and teaching.

That's what we're hoping... not just teaching the notes, but teaching about how good life can be.

Hopefully in 2026 when we can finally get there for an extended time (albeit in walking frames) we will get to see the clinic in action. Oh man, wouldn't it be the koolist if kids at the clinic today are there teaching the kids of tomorrow.

[glinda]

That's what we're hoping... not just teaching the notes, but teaching about how good life can be.

Hopefully in 2026 when we can finally get there for an extended time (albeit in walking frames) we will get to see the clinic in action. Oh man, wouldn't it be the koolist if kids at the clinic today are there teaching the kids of tomorrow.
Well said, sistah. Amen to it all. I'll race ya in my walker!

[NYMAMA]

Hey Jen what's happening at the music clinic?

Oh Yeah it's a new month threadheads don't forget to contribute!

[rosetree]

Hey Jen what's happening at the music clinic?

Oh Yeah it's a new month threadheads don't forget to contribute!

From what Rosebuddy tells me, tonight is the final night for this series. He has really enjoyed working there :D

[djgriff]

First of the month - it's Fest4Kidz time....

Hey Jenn - how we doin???

[ibjamn]

Hey Dan,
things are kind of slow right now, to be expected with the economy and we don't have any output now, so not too problematic. The money that you surprised me with at fest and the $$ from the raffle went directly to SIV and should funded the last clinic and the next two sessions.
I'll post a total when I get home. :)

[ibjamn]

Fest4Kidz has a current total of $6,637.86! Not too shabby. We did give Shamarr a check for his teaching last music clinic session. That's been our only output since last Fest. :)

[Corona]

That's fantastic Jenn!!!!

[katowoman]

That is a good amount of money! How far can that go?

I think that the early line-up announcement is a good thing for the kidz too. More folks visiting the boreds and more visits to this thread. I've been out of threadhead action but I'll kick into spreading the word.

[ibjamn]

I forgot (would have to look up) how much we spent last year, but the money goes pretty far. We received 18 free adult tickets from the Fest Foundation, which helped with chaperone tickets. The kidz tickets were only $5 each and we gave them F4K tee shirts, $50 each spending money for the fest. We paid each kid who played the patry $50. We also gave the clinic a check each session (to support the free meals for the kids) and also a check to Shamarr for teaching each session.

[NYMAMA]

Just a quick reminder;

End the year right with a donation to fest for kids.

[ibjamn]

Just a quick reminder;

End the year right with a donation to fest for kids.

:)

[Amy Winette]

Fest4Kidz has a current total of $6,637.86! Not too shabby. We did give Shamarr a check for his teaching last music clinic session. That's been our only output since last Fest. :)


Woo hoo Jenn! We're planning to have raffle money for F4K again this year too :)

[ibjamn]

Woo hoo Jenn! We're planning to have raffle money for F4K again this year too :)

:) Thanks Amy!!

[katowoman]

I forgot (would have to look up) how much we spent last year, but the money goes pretty far. We received 18 free adult tickets from the Fest Foundation, which helped with chaperone tickets. The kidz tickets were only $5 each and we gave them F4K tee shirts, $50 each spending money for the fest. We paid each kid who played the patry $50. We also gave the clinic a check each session (to support the free meals for the kids) and also a check to Shamarr for teaching each session.

Thanks ibjamm for the information. :) Congrats on the success of the outreach!

[SassboxLA]

I would be happy to help with this in whatever capacity needed...I'm a full-time volunteer by "profession" and have time to assist. Someone please get in touch with me!

[funkkjunkie]

That's great that you want to help out,sassbox. if you've read this thread, you know ibjamn spearheads this endeavor. Folks contribute in different ways, the primary ways are monetary donations and contributing musical instruments. Threadheads (www.threadheads.org) hold a raffle each spring before fest to raise money for charitable organizations. In the past, those orgs have been New Orleans Musicians Clinic and Fest4kidz. These are memories but aren't far off: the first year we raised $6000, 07-$15000, 08-$30000. Finding folks who will contribute stuff to our raffle is a great way to help. You can see what was contributed last year when you go to the threadhead site but truth is we take just about anything. We had cds, show tickets, fest tickets, a golf bag, a disney trip, music poster, liquor, restaurant gift certificates and much more!

[ibjamn]

That's great that you want to help out,sassbox. if you've read this thread, you know ibjamn spearheads this endeavor. Folks contribute in different ways, the primary ways are monetary donations and contributing musical instruments. Threadheads (www.threadheads.org (http://www.threadheads.org)) hold a raffle each spring before fest to raise money for charitable organizations. In the past, those orgs have been New Orleans Musicians Clinic and Fest4kidz. These are memories but aren't far off: the first year we raised $6000, 07-$15000, 08-$30000. Finding folks who will contribute stuff to our raffle is a great way to help. You can see what was contributed last year when you go to the threadhead site but truth is we take just about anything. We had cds, show tickets, fest tickets, a golf bag, a disney trip, music poster, liquor, restaurant gift certificates and much more!

Thanks, Vic! :)

[sophisticated sissy]

That's great that you want to help out,sassbox. if you've read this thread, you know ibjamn spearheads this endeavor. Folks contribute in different ways, the primary ways are monetary donations and contributing musical instruments. Threadheads (www.threadheads.org) hold a raffle each spring before fest to raise money for charitable organizations. In the past, those orgs have been New Orleans Musicians Clinic and Fest4kidz. These are memories but aren't far off: the first year we raised $6000, 07-$15000, 08-$30000. Finding folks who will contribute stuff to our raffle is a great way to help. You can see what was contributed last year when you go to the threadhead site but truth is we take just about anything. We had cds, show tickets, fest tickets, a golf bag, a disney trip, music poster, liquor, restaurant gift certificates and much more!


Has the $$$ goal been established for '09? If the trend continues, it looks like $60K should be this years goal?


When can we start sending in the goods?

[Amy Winette]

We're trying to nail down 501 status so donations are tax deductible -- it's in the works, just not quite done yet. We could start without it and send receipts once that's done. At this point, with the holidays and all, I'm thinking right after the new year we'll have Chris sticky a donations thread which will have a link to a downloadable donor form. In the meantime, of course, if folks want to start pledging items, feel free to email me at amy.wallace.potter@gmail.com Gonna be another great year I'm sure!!

[sophisticated sissy]

Thank you, Amy. I'll hold off until the dust from the holidays settles.

[glinda]

Has the $$$ goal been established for '09? If the trend continues, it looks like $60K should be this years goal?
Wow! That's a high bar. Double each year? Hmm.... threadheads just might be able to pull it off.

[djgriff]

Oops, almost missed my monthly Fest4Kidz donation! Don't forget the Kidz!

[Amy Winette]

Definitely don't forget the kidz! You monthly contributors are amazing!

[i wanna be in NOLA]

I did one for January yesterday but then realized that I'd skipped December. I'll try to double up next time.

[ibjamn]

Thank you, everybody!

[sophisticated sissy]

Hi, Jenn, the Foundation announced the annual Community Outreach Program on the 9th. Do you think Fest4Kids will qualify for tickets again this year?

It was really fantastic that the Foundation so generously donated an allotment of tickets for the clinic participants to attend NOJ&HF in 2008.

BTW, when does the next music clinic begin?

Thank you for this wonderful thing you are doing for New Orleans' future musicians. Maybe one day, one of them will be an artist on Threadhead Records!:)

http://www.jazzandheritage.org/nojhf_newsDetail.php?articleID=11

[ibjamn]

Hi, Jenn, the Foundation announced the annual Community Outreach Program on the 9th. Do you think Fest4Kids will qualify for tickets again this year?

It was really fantastic that the Foundation so generously donated an allotment of tickets to this amazing endeavor.

When does the next music clinic begin?

Thank you for this wonderful thing you are doing for New Orleans' future musicians. Maybe one day, one of them will be an artist on Threadhead Records!:)

http://www.jazzandheritage.org/nojhf_newsDetail.php?articleID=11

Thanks, SIssy, I've already sent in our application for tix. :) This saved us close to $2000 last year. Not sure about the clinic, although it usually starts up again in January. I need to check with Baty or Shamarr.

[sophisticated sissy]

Yay! Figured you'd be on it, Jenn!:)

[ibjamn]

Yay! Figured you'd be on it, Jenn!:)

:) Thanks to emails from Mightyrad & swag. ;)

[sophisticated sissy]

Kudos to the AlmightySwag & the AlmightyRad! :D

[ozzie]

From Offbeat this week... I wonder if they would consider the kids' clinic.

In honor of James Booker, Baldwin Pianos will donate a piano used during the Booker Tribute to a deserving musician who needs a piano as a result of Hurricane Katrina. The musician will be announced at the Best of The Beat event on January 31.

[ibjamn]

From Offbeat this week... I wonder if they would consider the kids' clinic.

In honor of James Booker, Baldwin Pianos will donate a piano used during the Booker Tribute to a deserving musician who needs a piano as a result of Hurricane Katrina. The musician will be announced at the Best of The Beat event on January 31.

THere is an old piano at the Sounda Cafe, albeit, an out-of-tune one. I think this would be better going to a musician who really neeeeeeds a piano. It's an expensive instrument. I'll check into it, though, thanks Oz!

[Carolina Beadhead]

THere is an old piano at the Sounda Cafe, albeit, an out-of-tune one. I think this would be better going to a musician who really neeeeeeds a piano. It's an expensive instrument. I'll check into it, though, thanks Oz!

Maybe we could get the old one tuned up?

[Orleansnj]

CBH - that's a great idea. Hall Piano out on David Dr. off airline might be a good place to check - u know - u never know when someone there might think this is a cool idea to donate a piano tuneup.

[NYMAMA]

It's a new month remember your donations for the kids!:D

[ibjamn]

Thank you, Deb! You "monthly" guys are amazing!

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p136/ibjamn50/F4K2008.jpg

[ibjamn]

I just got an email from Baty with SIV. Among other things, they have hired a program director, who will manage the music & writing clinics and work on PR. They are also looking for a larger, less distracted space for some of the classes, possibly for the more advanced students. These things were made possible by Threadhead donations to this wonderful endeavor. I did want to share a part of her email with ya'll (below). The spring music clinic begins March 10th!!

I was just updating our website yesterday and wondered whether to include the Fest4Kidz partnership for 2009--I did so, optimistically! But please let me know if indeed the Threadheads are interested in renewing the partnership this year. Clearly it was awesome for our kids last year, and has enabled the Clinics to continue. It's so great to see additional youth outreach efforts emerge around the city, and to see the ripple effect our efforts have helped to influence. I hope it gives all of the Threadheads tremendous satisfaction to know what an important part you've been of what is becoming a very popular approach to reaching young people in New Orleans-

Thanks and speak w you soon!
Baty

[jolie]

I just got an email from Baty with SIV. Among other things, they have hired a program director, who will manage the music & writing clinics and work on PR. They are also looking for a larger, less distracted space for some of the classes, possibly for the more advanced students. These things were made possible by Threadhead donations to this wonderful endeavor. I did want to share a part of her email with ya'll (below). The spring music clinic begins March 10th!!
http://www.nojazzfest.com/chat/images/editor/menupop.gif
I was just updating our website yesterday and wondered whether to include the Fest4Kidz partnership for 2009--I did so, optimistically! But please let me know if indeed the Threadheads are interested in renewing the partnership this year. Clearly it was awesome for our kids last year, and has enabled the Clinics to continue. It's so great to see additional youth outreach efforts emerge around the city, and to see the ripple effect our efforts have helped to influence. I hope it gives all of the Threadheads tremendous satisfaction to know what an important part you've been of what is becoming a very popular approach to reaching young people in New Orleans-

Thanks and speak w you soon!
Baty

VERY Nice!!!!!!:) :)

[Carolina Beadhead]

Jenn, that's wonderful! And to think we were a part of that.

I'm so proud!

[ohio]

I just got an email from Baty with SIV. Among other things, they have hired a program director, who will manage the music & writing clinics and work on PR. They are also looking for a larger, less distracted space for some of the classes, possibly for the more advanced students. These things were made possible by Threadhead donations to this wonderful endeavor. I did want to share a part of her email with ya'll (below). The spring music clinic begins March 10th!!

I was just updating our website yesterday and wondered whether to include the Fest4Kidz partnership for 2009--I did so, optimistically! But please let me know if indeed the Threadheads are interested in renewing the partnership this year. Clearly it was awesome for our kids last year, and has enabled the Clinics to continue. It's so great to see additional youth outreach efforts emerge around the city, and to see the ripple effect our efforts have helped to influence. I hope it gives all of the Threadheads tremendous satisfaction to know what an important part you've been of what is becoming a very popular approach to reaching young people in New Orleans-

Thanks and speak w you soon!
Baty
Beautiful!!!!

[ozzie]

Thanks for sharing that Jenn... we done good.

[glinda]

Threadheads have a ripple effect! So great. And its got nothing to do with cheap wine.

[NYMAMA]

Very nice I love to see the effects our mighty band of brothers can have!

[i wanna be in NOLA]

Thank you, Deb! You "monthly" guys are amazing!

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p136/ibjamn50/F4K2008.jpg

What a picture!!!

[MaloGator]

Hey Jenn, I made a donation to Fest4kidz as a friend's Bday gift and tried thru the web site to ask you to thank her with an email, but I keep getting a server error message. Could be that I don't use Outlook? Could you contact me at malod99 at yahoo dot com? thanks

[ozzie]

Hey Jenn, I made a donation to Fest4kidz as a friend's Bday gift and tried thru the web site to ask you to thank her with an email, but I keep getting a server error message. Could be that I don't use Outlook? Could you contact me at malod99 at yahoo dot com? thanks

That's so cool! Next year my nephew is gonna get/give a gift of music instead of a goat for Christmas!

[ozzie]

Jenn... the dollar just started crawling back up in the last few days so hopefully soon I'll catch up on my monthlies. Cheers.

[MaloGator]

bump for jenn! Look up above!

[ozzie]

bump for jenn! Look up above!

It's a bird. It's a plane. It's....

[ibjamn]

Hey Jenn, I made a donation to Fest4kidz as a friend's Bday gift and tried thru the web site to ask you to thank her with an email, but I keep getting a server error message. Could be that I don't use Outlook? Could you contact me at malod99 at yahoo dot com? thanks

Malo, you have mail! :)
What a wonderful idea. For anyone else who would like to donate as a gift to someone, I will be happy to send a note, telling them a little about F4K with a picture of the kids attached. Just be sure to send me their name & email to the F4K address in my signature at the bottom of this reply.

[MaloGator]

Malo, you have mail! :)
What a wonderful idea. For anyone else who would like to donate as a gift to someone, I will be happy to send a note, telling them a little about F4K with a picture of the kids attached. Just be sure to send me their name & email to the F4K address in my signature at the bottom of this reply.

Thanks Jenn!

Remember...not 'til tomorrow, I don't want to ruin tonights surprise!:D :D

[ibjamn]

Thanks Jenn!

Remember...not 'til tomorrow, I don't want to ruin tonights surprise!:D :D

Got it! :)

[Orleansnj]

Jenn/Shamarr/Baty

Can we get an update on what musical instruments the clinic might be in need of for this year and coming year?

Many of the kids may be progressing and could be in need of a more advanced model of a particular instrument - or there may be new instruments that they would like to explore.

Please let us know !!! Thanks !

[ibjamn]

The spring clinic begins March 11. We should know more then.

[marignygreg]

Social Aid and Pleasure Clubs heal our communities from within

February 25, 2009

Hi, everyone--

In the wake of a Mardi Gras that was upliftingly festive, but sadly marred by violence, SilenceIsViolence and our community partners are launching spring peace efforts throughout our city. Over the next few weeks we will begin new series of Youth Writing and Music Clinics under the "SilenceIsViolence presents" program.

Tomorrow, we join with the V.I.P. Ladies Social Aide and Pleasure Club for a Peace Walk uptown. This will be the first of a series of City Walks coordinated by the social aid and pleasure clubs of New Orleans, in conjunction with the annual second-line parades of the clubs. We invite all who feel that community action is a crucial part of our public safety to join the V.I.P. Ladies on Thursday evening. The full route should take less than an hour and is listed below.

www.silenceisviolence.org





VIP Ladies & Kids

Social Aide and Pleasure Club

“WALK FOR PEACE”

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2009

Stop the Violence!!!!!!!!!



Start: 6pm Dorothy’s Lounge ( 1528 S. Liberty St)- proceed out S. Liberty to Felicity St. Turn Left on Felicity St. Out Felicity to Simon Bolivar turn right on Simon Bolivar. Out Simon Bolivar to Jackson Ave. Turn left on Jackson Ave. Out Jackson Ave to Oretha Castle Haley Blvd turn right on Oretha Castle Haley.

Out Oretha Castle Haley Blvd to Phillip St, Left turn on Phillip out Phillip to Dryades St. turn right on Dryades St. Proceed out Dryades St. to Second St. Stop: Sportmans Corner. (Moment of Silence)

Out Dryades St. to Phillip St. turn left on Phillip St. Out Phillip St. to Oretha Castle Haley Blvd turn right on Oretha Castle Haley. Out Oretha Castle Haley to Terpsichore St. Turn left on Terpsichore St. Out Terpsichore St. to S. Liberty Stop: Dorothy’s Lounge (Moment of Silence).



“Peace cannot be achieved through violence; it can only be attained through understanding.” Ralph Waldo Emerson

Thanks to the community, our supporters, Pastor Raphael, New Hope Baptist Church, NOPD, Hot 8 Brass Band, VIP Ladies and Kids, family, friends, and Silence Is Violence.

[ibjamn]

March 10, 2009
We are thrilled that the 2009 edition of the SilenceIsViolence/Shamarr Allen Music Clinics begins TONIGHT! See details below and in the attached flyer:

SHAMARR ALLEN AND FRIENDS
Announce the 2009 edition of the
SilenceIsViolence
MUSIC CLINICS

Spring Session now open:
Tuesdays Mar. 10—Apr. 28

5:30pm-7:30pm
Sound Cafe: 2700 Chartres Street

Clinics are open to young people ages 5-15 with an interest in instrumental and/or vocal performance. The clinics are free, with dinner & instruments provided. No musical experience required, and no prior registration necessary.

Each music session includes an instruction period, a dinner break, and an informal jam session, during which clinic participants have the opportunity to perform with the professionals. Experienced musicians, led by Music Director, trumpet virtuoso Shamarr Allen, teach fundamental techniques on a range of instruments. In addition, participants have the opportunity to take one subsidized private lesson per week with one of our professional music coaches.

All young New Orleanians with an interest in music, as well as parents and community supporters, are invited to attend our Youth Music clinics as participants or as audience members.


Learn an instrument, practice the instrument you already have, or just come enjoy the music!

Instruments and dinner provided.

Donations welcome to sustain our Clinics!
To donate or for more information call 504-722-0908 or 621-3853


www.SilenceIsViolence.org (http://www.silenceisviolence.org/)

[i wanna be in NOLA]

Excellent!!!

[Apostrophe (')]

such a cool thing. sounds like a really stand up group of folks.

[ozzie]

Oh my giddy aunt!

So we can go to one the clinics, right? Tuesday after FQF. Wow, I never thought I'd get to go.

[ibjamn]

Oh my giddy aunt!

So we can go to one the clinics, right? Tuesday after FQF. Wow, I never thought I'd get to go.

Hopefully that will be the "finale"!! And you can help us hand out their tee shirts, fest tix & spending money! :)

[djgriff]

Is there a clinic on April 28th or will they be appearing somewhere else.

[ibjamn]

Is there a clinic on April 28th or will they be appearing somewhere else.

The clinics usually end a week or two before fest. Last year they appeared at the patry, but no plans for appearances as of yet.

[Amyloves...]

I really enjoyed them at the patry Jenn...too cute. And what a great job you've done with this!

[Belle]

Could they use a banjo (hardly used and really good)?

[Amyloves...]

Jenn.....how was the clinic last night?

[ibjamn]

Jenn.....how was the clinic last night?

We didn't go last night, but I did talk to Baty and the final cllinic in this session will be the Tuesday before Fest, so those of you coming in for French Quarter Fest (Ozzie?) can join us, see the kids play and help us hand out tickets, tee shirts and money! :)

[ibjamn]

Could they use a banjo (hardly used and really good)?

Belle, I think any instrument would be gratefully received. :)

[Staxsun]

Could they use a banjo (hardly used and really good)?

Maybe they could get Don Vappie involved?

[ozzie]

We didn't go last night, but I did talk to Baty and the final cllinic in this session will be the Tuesday before Fest, so those of you coming in for French Quarter Fest (Ozzie?) can join us, see the kids play and help us hand out tickets, tee shirts and money! :)

YES. YES. YES!!!!!!!

Jenn, we have a trumpet that I was s'posed to bring to Festgiving. Shall I take it that night or just take to your joint?

[ibjamn]

YES. YES. YES!!!!!!!

Jenn, we have a trumpet that I was s'posed to bring to Festgiving. Shall I take it that night or just take to your joint?

I had just typed to bring it to our place & we'll take it next session, but hell with that! Bring it that night, you can give it to Shamarr and he can either present it that night or save it for the next session, but you should give it to him! :)

[ozzie]

I had just typed to bring it to our place & we'll take it next session, but hell with that! Bring it that night, you can give it to Shamarr and he can either present it that night or save it for the next session, but you should give it to him! :)

Okie dokie.

[Amyloves...]

That's so awesome!!

[i wanna be in NOLA]

I just saw Jenn mention the t-shirt/tix/stipend hand-out taking place next Tuesday. Rather than derail that thread...

How many kids/chaperons are we sponsoring this year?

[ibjamn]

I just saw Jenn mention the t-shirt/tix/stipend hand-out taking place next Tuesday. Rather than derail that thread...

How many kids/chaperons are we sponsoring this year?

LOL!! I never really know till the night of, but I have cash, tickets and hopefully enough tee shirts for everyone!

[i wanna be in NOLA]

I had a hard time finding this thread. Didn't it used to be a sticky?

AnyHoo!

It's June and time to get back into the routine of small monthly donations.

[ibjamn]

I had a hard time finding this thread. Didn't it used to be a sticky?

AnyHoo!

It's June and time to get back into the routine of small monthly donations.

Thanks, Wanna! Chris had said right before fest that only threads about Fest could be stickies now.
As an update, Kerry is in town today & is donating a trombone. The Potters emailed me this week and the F4K portion of the raffle money is on it's way. A good portion of that money will be turned right around to SIV to support the funding of the clinics. My plan is to gather as many THs as possible for a small check presentation/photo op. :)
I'll get with Shamarr and try to see what we can do for the clinics on a wider basis and I was thinking about a F4K donation to the Satchmo Summer Jazz camp and hopefully, next summer, sposoring some of our clinic kids to go to that camp.
http://www.louisarmstrongjazzcamp.com/

[ohio]

Thanks, Wanna! Chris had said right before fest that only threads about Fest could be stickies now.
As an update, Kerry is in town today & is donating a trombone. The Potters emailed me this week and the F4K portion of the raffle money is on it's way. A good portion of that money will be turned right around to SIV to support the funding of the clinics. My plan is to gather as many THs as possible for a small check presentation/photo op. :)
I'll get with Shamarr and try to see what we can do for the clinics on a wider basis and I was thinking about a F4K donation to the Satchmo Summer Jazz camp and hopefully, next summer, sposoring some of our clinic kids to go to that camp.
http://www.louisarmstrongjazzcamp.com/
Cool! The camp looks awesome!

[ibjamn]

Cool! The camp looks awesome!

Doesn't it? I really didn't know about it, but Kermit has been pimpin for donations on FB the last 2 weeks, so I checked it out. ;)

[i wanna be in NOLA]

not too expensive either... $85/week plus $50 registration fee for first time students = $305/kid. I don't know how many of our kids would be interested/ready but it seems like we could sponsor some of them.

[rosetree]

Hey Jenn:
Rosebuddy wants to work at the music clinics again this year as his service hours. Any ideas on when they will start again? :D

[Corona]

Thanks, Wanna! Chris had said right before fest that only threads about Fest could be stickies now.
As an update, Kerry is in town today & is donating a trombone. The Potters emailed me this week and the F4K portion of the raffle money is on it's way. A good portion of that money will be turned right around to SIV to support the funding of the clinics. My plan is to gather as many THs as possible for a small check presentation/photo op. :)
I'll get with Shamarr and try to see what we can do for the clinics on a wider basis and I was thinking about a F4K donation to the Satchmo Summer Jazz camp and hopefully, next summer, sposoring some of our clinic kids to go to that camp.
http://www.louisarmstrongjazzcamp.com/
oooh, that looks really cool Jenn! How awesome :)

[ibjamn]

Hey Jenn:
Rosebuddy wants to work at the music clinics again this year as his service hours. Any ideas on when they will start again? :D

Should be in the fall, don't know the exact date, but I'll ask Baty.

[NYMAMA]

Just thought I would give this thread a bump and a frinedly reminder about your monthly donations if ya can. I know I have slacked off lately,but plan to correct that this weekend.

[i wanna be in NOLA]

ooops... :o thanks for the reminder, deb.

[ibjamn]

Thanks to you both! What do ya'll think of giving a donation from F4K to the Louis Armstrong Summer camp that I mentioned a ways back?

[djgriff]

Giving a donation or sponsoring some kids to go there?

[festivalgirl]

Thanks to you both! What do ya'll think of giving a donation from F4K to the Louis Armstrong Summer camp that I mentioned a ways back?

Sounds like a good plan.

Didn't know SIGGRAPH was in NOLA this year. It's the Annual Computer Graphics Convention. Huge International event ...... we'll have some friends there. Nice to see them team up with Basin Street. These people PARTY!!! A company I used to work for always sponsored parties here. One year we had open bar & a live band at the LA Zoo. You've not partied 'til you turn around and an Elephant is looking at you like you're crazy (and they're right!!).

Is David going at all? Those are his peeps. ;)

[ibjamn]

Giving a donation or sponsoring some kids to go there?

Giving a donation this year. I didn't find out about it till right after Fest & then it was too late for kids to audition for this summer's session. I would love to sponsor a couple of our kids to go next summer. :)

[ibjamn]

Is David going at all? Those are his peeps. ;)

oh....I don't think so. Once he leaves the office, he leaves the office behind. :) (Hopefully he'll be building our pergola this weekend).

[festivalgirl]

oh....I don't think so. Once he leaves the office, he leaves the office behind. :) (Hopefully he'll be building our pergola this weekend).

Understand .... it's the first week of August (3rd - 7th, I think). That's after Satchmo, right? I expect to get calls from a couple of friends on what to do while they're there.

[NYMAMA]

Giving a donation this year. I didn't find out about it till right after Fest & then it was too late for kids to audition for this summer's session. I would love to sponsor a couple of our kids to go next summer. :)
It sounds good to me. How much do you want to give and what do we have in the account?