BJ Crosby, the dynamic, Tony-nominated Broadway actress known for her powerful, rangy belt, continues to recover from a stroke she suffered in mid- June of 2008.
Crosby does not have medical insurance. To help raise funds donations are being accepted, and a benefit concert is scheduled for Sunday, January 18, 2009 at Harrah's Theatre in New Orleans.
The Harrah's Benefit Gala will include performances by Grammy Award Winner Irma Thomas, Germaine Bazzle, Leah Chase, John Boutte, Phillip Manuel, Barbara Shorts, Topsy Chapman, Ceasar Elloie, Thais Clark, Yolanda Windsay, Jolynda Phillips, Danon Smith and Marva Wright.
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Join us in celebration of the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at these 3 great events!
1. ADVOCATES TRAINING - Hurry! Filling up fast!
Wednesday, January 14 - 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM @ UNO's Lindy Boggs
Conference Center
If you work for an advocacy organization or community group, you don't want to miss this training opportunity! Learn to advocate like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with workshops on envisioning whole neighborhoods, framing your message, harnessing the media and using the law.
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A Second Line led by the Original Big 7 Social Aid and Pleasure Club and Brass Band will commemorate the closing of Prospect.1 New Orleans at the New Orleans Museum of Art on Saturday, January 17. The procession begins at 1 p.m. in front of the Besthoff Sculpture Garden and will make its way down Lelong Avenue before entering the Museum and circling around the Great Hall and the McDermott Lobby, past the work of New Orleans-based Prospect.1 artists Willie Birch and Victor Harris and the Fi Yi Yi.
Admission to the Museum, including public programs, is free to all through January 18.
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Come join us on January 10, 2008 9p.m. to 2a.m. for the Cripple Creek Theatre Bailout Bash.
$10 gets you all the soup and libations you can consume.
Location: 2900 Grand Route St. John at N. White Street in Mid City.
For more information please contact us at 504-891-6815 or
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Also catch Cripple Creek performing at Whole Foods on Magazine 2p.m. Sunday January 4th.
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Featuring New Carnival Hats by Oliver, Ann Marie Popko and NOLAtelier.
Fashion show / Performance "Young King & the Three Wise Guys" @7:30pm.
Live jazz in the garden by Martin Krusche Trio.
Swing by before Vaughn's 12th Night Party (9pm, just around the corner), enjoy cheese & fine wine from Bacchanal and find a new hat for Mardi Gras 2009!
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