LA Fete Cultural 2010 “A Celebration of Culture”

LCEF Celebrates its 5th Anniversary with a Celebration of Louisiana Culture

Event raises funds to support Louisiana’s cultural producers and assist cultural workers affected by the oil spill

The Louisiana Cultural Economy Foundation (LCEF) presents the LA Fête Cultural 2010 "A Celebration of Culture," that will support its mission to address the challenges cultural workers face daily and the increasing challenges resulting from the oil spill. This exciting, two-part evening features world-class dining and entertainment, and honors those who make Louisiana rich in culture.

The night begins with a Patron Party with live entertainment by The Shannon Powell Trio, the jazz band which includes David Torkanowsky and Roland Guerin with special guest Carol Fran. Celebrity guests Michael Cerveris (from Fox's "Fringe") and Faith Ford will also be in attendance. A live and silent auction will take place while guests enjoy renowned cuisine from area restaurants.

The event transitions into a headline concert emceed by enthusiastic "Sex & the City" star Mario Cantone and features Louisiana entertainers including Tab Benoit’s Swampland Jam (Cyril Neville, Anders Osborne, Jumpin' Johnny Sansone and Big Chief Monk Boudreaux), Terrance Simien & the Zydeco Experience, Big Sam's Funky Nation and The Stooges Brass Band with Big Chief Little Charles Taylor.

WHEN: Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Patron Party 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. in the CAC Atrium & Galleries

Concert 7:30 p.m.-11:00 p.m. in the CAC Warehouse

WHERE: Contemporary Arts Center, 900 Camp Street, New Orleans

HOW: Purchase tickets:

- $150 - Patron Party and Concert ticket
- $35 - Concert only ticket
- $50 - at the door for Concert ticket

MORE INFO: www.culturaleconomy.org

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Railroad Earth and Honey Island Swamp Band at Tipitina's - October 16, 2010

Railroad Earth will hit the road this fall in support of their new self-titled album, out Oct 12 via One Haven Music. Dates kick off September 11 and last through late November, with special guests Toubab Krewe opening most shows. Highlights include two-night stands at the Fillmore in San Francisco and the Paradise in Boston, along with several festival dates.

'Railroad Earth' was produced by Angelo Montrone, in association with Michael Caplan (Allman Brothers Band, Los Lonely Boys, Keb' Mo'). The album is the band's most diverse collection to date, with nine new exquisitely crafted songs that range from rousing ballads and string-band funk to wistful waltzes and quirky time signature folk.

RAILROAD EARTH FALL TOUR DATES:

Sep 11 Wilkes-Barre, PA @ F.M. Kirby Center
Sep 16 Madison, WI @ Barrymore Theater
Sep 17 Chicago, IL @ House of Blues
Sep 18 Minneapolis, MN @ Cedar Cultural Center
Sep 19 Fargo, ND @ The Venue
Sep 21 Bozeman, MT @ Emerson Cultural Center
Sep 22 Missoula, MT @ Wilma Theater
Sep 24 Portland, OR @ Crystal Ballroom
Sep 25 Seattle, WA @ The Showbox at the Market
Sep 26 Eugene, OR @ McDonald Theatre
Sep 28 Arcata, CA @ Arcata Theater
Sep 29 Crystal Bay, NV @ The Crystal Bay Club / Crown Room
Oct 01 San Francisco, CA @ The Fillmore
Oct 02 San Francisco, CA @ The Fillmore
Oct 03 San Francisco, CA @ Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival
Oct 09 Roseland, VA @ The Festy Experience
Oct 14 Ozark, AR @ Mulberry Mountain Harvest Music Festival
Oct 15 Austin, TX @ La Zona Rosa
Oct 16 New Orleans, LA @ Tipitina's (w/ Honey Island Swamp Band)
Oct 19 Athens, GA @ The Melting Point
Oct 21 Live Oak, FL @ MagnoliaFest
Oct 22 Charlotte, NC @ Visulite Theatre
Oct 23 Carrboro, NC @ Cat's Cradle
Oct 29 New York, NY @ The Fillmore NY @ Irving Plaza
Oct 30 Boston, MA @ The Paradise
Oct 31 Ithaca, NY @ State Theater
Nov 04 Buffalo, NY @ The Tralf Music Hall
Nov 05 Cleveland, OH @ The Beachland Ballroom
Nov 06 Grand Rapids, MI @ The Intersection
Nov 07 Ann Arbor, MI @ The Ark
Nov 26 Stroudsburg, PA @ Sherman Theater
Nov 27 Stroudsburg, PA @ Sherman Theater
Dec 02 Londonderry, NH @ The Tupelo Music Hall
Dec 03 Burlington, VT @ Higher Ground Ballroom
Dec 04 Skowhegan, ME @ Skowhegan Opera House
Dec 10 Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club
Dec 11 Philadelphia, PA @ World Café Live

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Search for Railroad Earth tickets @ Ticketmaster

Railroad Earth website: railroadearth.com

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New Orleans Concerts - Update

Newly Added Shows:

Flyleaf + Story of the Year - Howlin' Wolf - September 22, 2010

Pepper + Shwayze - Howlin' Wolf - September 25, 2010

The Gracious Few - Tipitina's - October 20, 2010

Lakeside - Harrah's New Orleans - October 29, 2010

Spyro Gyra - Harrah's New Orleans - November 5, 2010

Scott Stapp - Hard Rock Live Biloxi - November 6, 2010

The Black Angels + Black Mountain - Tipitina's - November 16, 2010


Coming Soon:

Portugal. The Man / Widespread Panic / Neil Young (Biloxi) / Sarah McLachlan (Biloxi) / get details & see more listings at the NOLA Concert Line ...