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gretna events: The 15th Annual Gretna Heritage Festival Was Rockin'! - 10/06/09 11:52 AM
The 2009 Gretna Heritage Festival is now part of the history books, and despite the fact that Sunday was dreary and rainy, I’m sure that another new attendance record must have been set. After spending 3 days on the festival grounds, I didn’t even come close to seeing or hearing everything, but I did get a really good sampling of food, music and fun.
The festival opened on Friday afternoon to a queue of waiting people and more continued to arrive in a steady stream throughout the evening. Lines quickly formed at the various food booths around dinner time and … (7 comments)
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gretna events: The festival is here! 15th Annual Gretna Heritage Festival this weekend! - 10/02/09 02:56 PM
From it’s start with one stage and a couple of hundred attendees, the Gretna Heritage Festival has come a long, long way! The fun kicks off again tonight and lasts through the weekend with a stellar line up of music, over 40 food booths, carnival rides and art, jewelry and craft booths to satisfy your need for retail therapy and more.
The weather forecast for Friday is looking a little damp, so throw on your raincoat, pull up your galoshes (or your shrimp boots – we don’t mind) and head on out to Gretna for an amazing start to … (5 comments)
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gretna events: Pawdi Gras in Gretna - Dancing with the Paws! - 02/26/09 05:05 PM
After all of the Mardi Gras celebrations, you would think we would be paraded out on the West Bank. Not a chance!
This Saturday is the annual Pawdi Gras parade in Gretna, held to benefit the Plaquemines Animal Welfare Society, a no-kill animal shelter in Belle Chasse that has partnered with the City of Gretna.
Here's a picture of the royalty from last year's parade as they were honored Monday night at Lundi Gras
From the wonderful folks at GEDA:
You can register your 4-legged friend Saturday at Second and Huey P. Long Avenue beginning at 10:00am, Costume Contest … (6 comments)
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gretna events: West Bank Weekend Events - March 14-16, 2008 - 03/13/08 03:01 PM
The forecast for Saturday is warm and sunny - what a great way to start the weekend! Looking for something to do on the West Bank? Check out what's happening around town:
Friday Events
The fish fries continue! It won't be long until they are a just a memory, so hang up your apron and head out to dinner.
St. Anthony School 900 Franklin Ave. Gretna, LA. 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Christ the King School 535 Deerfield Ave. Gretna, LA. 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm.
St. Andrew the Apostle 3101 Eton Street Algiers, LA. 5:30-8:30 pm
Visitation of Our Lady 3520 … (17 comments)
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gretna events: West Bank Weekend Events - March 8-9, 2008 - 03/08/08 09:43 AM
Daylight Savings Time
Don't forget to spring forward before going to bed on Saturday night...you don't want to be late for any of the great events scheduled for Sunday!
Saturday Events
Gretna Farmer's Market and Art Walk
Saturday from 8:30 am - 12:30 pm, under the Gretna Market at Huey P. Long and 4th Street. Local produce, art, music and more. I hope they have some of those great Louisiana strawberries!
Bead Recycling Day
What to do with all of those beads you caught during Mardi Gras? Donate them to the ARC of Greater New Orleans this Saturday from 9 am - noon at … (16 comments)
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gretna events: West Bank Weekend Events - February 15-17,2008 - 02/14/08 04:19 PM
Valentine's Day Dance
The Knights of Columbus Archbishop Blenk Council 1905 is the sponsor of this weekend's Valentine's Day Dance to be held on Friday from 8 pm - midnight with music by DJ Corey. $15/person or $25/couple. 475 Franklin Avenue, Gretna, LA. For more information, call 368-1905.
West Bank Theatre
The Great American Trailer Park musical starts its run at the Westwego Performing Arts Theatre on Friday, running through March 9th. Shows will be held every Friday and Saturday at 7:30 pm and Sunday matinees will be performed at 2:00 pm. Buffets are available before each show. For reservations or more information visit … (3 comments)
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gretna events: New Orleans West Bank Weekend Events - February 8-10, 2008 - 02/08/08 04:33 PM
If you still have any energy left over from your Carnival celebration, check out these fun activities on the West Bank this weekend:
The fish fries are back!
With Mardi Gras over, Lent has begun and brings with it a return to the tradition of the Friday Fish Fry. Who needs to cook when you can pick up or dine in right here on the West Bank:
St. Andrew the Apostle 3101 Eton St. Algiers, LA 6:00 pm - 8 pm
Adult and children's plates ($7 and $5) are available along with gumbo, dessert, soft drinks and beer.
St. Anthony School 900 Franklin Ave. Gretna, … (24 comments)
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gretna events: New Orleans West Bank Weekend Events - January 4-6, 2008 - 01/04/08 05:45 PM
It's a new year with a whole new slew of West Bank events taking place this weekend! Making your plans? Here are some great places to start:
King Cake Kick Off PartyTrinity Lutheran Church, 438 Olivier St. in Algiers Point will be holding its annual kick off for the Mardi Gras season. Food, drinks, king cake...and Benny Grunch and the Bunch will perform. Sunday, 1/6/08 starting at noon.
Gretna Carnival Kickoff ParadeSunday, 1/6/08, starting at 1 pm. Hosted by the Krewe of Alla, the start of the West Bank Mardi Gras parade season will begin at the base of the CCC at Franklin … (27 comments)
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gretna events: West Bank Weekend Events - December 7-9,2007 - 12/06/07 06:04 PM
The Christmas festivities are in full swing on the West Bank this weekend. Check out these local events:
Christmas Concert at Algiers Methodist ChurchSunday, 12/9/2007 at 10:15 am. 637 Opelousas Avenue in Algiers PointThe public is invited to sing along with some of their best loved Christmas carolsChristmas Cantata at Woodland Presbyterian ChurchSunday, 12/9/2007 at 7 pm5824 Berkley Drive in AlgiersThe Chancel Choir will present the cantata with musical accompaniment by strings, harps, woodwinds and percussion playersGretna Art Walk Arts & Crafts Festival at the Gretna Farmer's MarketSaturday, 12/8/2007 from 9 am to 3 pmBetween 4th and 5th Streets on Huey P … (10 comments)
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gretna events: New Orleans West Bank Christmas and Holiday Events - 11/29/07 11:58 AM
Hubbell Library Annual Christmas Tree Sale
Christmas trees and holiday gifts for saleSanta will be on hand for the kidsLocal author Cecilia Dartez (Jenny Giraffe) will be signing booksPartial proceeds to benefit the library.Saturday and Sunday, December 1st and 2nd, 9 am - 6 pm. 725 Pelican Avenue in Algiers Point.
Gretna Christmas Tree Lighting
GEDA event, Sunday, December 2nd 6:00 pm at Gretna City Hall
Visit with SantaJoin in the carolingRefreshments will be served
Gretna Home Decorating Contest
There is not much more time to finish up your outdoor decorations and keep your lights on!
Judging will take place on December 14th and December 15th
AEDF Holiday Mixer
Open … (4 comments)
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gretna events: Santa Hits the West Bank at Oakwood Center - 11/20/07 11:40 AM
As a little girl, I loved putting on my Christmas dress, pulling up my tights, strapping on my shiny new patent leather Mary Janes and standing in the line to visit Santa Claus. While my younger sister was terrified (and cried every year) I couldn't wait to jump up on his lap and whisper in his ear all of the things I was longing to find under the tree on Christmas morning. Oh, please...I want a Barbie...and some roller skates...and a new bike...the list went on and on.
It brings back so many memories to look at those old photographs that Mom … (6 comments)
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gretna events: Gretna Events - November 14-17, 2007 - 11/13/07 09:42 AM
What's on tap for this week in Gretna?
Gretna City Council Meeting
11/14/2007 beginning at 5:30 pm
Gretna City Hall
The public is always welcomed at the monthly City Council meetings.
Visit the Gretna Farmer's Market
Saturday, 11/17/2007
8:30 am - 12:30 pm at the Gretna Market
Huey P. Long between 3rd and 4th Street
Here is your last chance to pick up your fresh veggies for Thanksgiving!
Gretna Fall Concert Series on the Riverfront - FINAL PERFORMANCE!
11/16/2007 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
This week's performance by Irma Thomas marks the end of the concert series. It has been a great way to spend Friday evenings, surrounded by friends, food and great … (2 comments)
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gretna events: West Bank Weekend Events - November 2-4, 2007 - 11/01/07 06:57 PM
Rouse's Supermarket Debuts in Algiers
Louisiana owned Rouse's Supermarket has taken over the Sav A Center location on General de Gaulle in Algiers which quietly closed on 10/29/07. The reopening was on October 31, 2007 and the store layout is the same as before, but without the self check out lines. I saw tons of fresh goodies in the bakery department when I visited to order a cake, and plenty of cashiers were on duty. While it's not Breaux Mart, it is encouraging to see another locally owned business in Algiers, as I continue my quest to Stay Local!
The New Orleans Food and Farm … (5 comments)
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gretna events: West Bank 2007 Halloween Events - 10/28/07 08:20 PM
HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Before all of the ghost and goblins hit the streets for Halloween this week, please remember a few safety tips:
All children should be accompanied by an adult Remind all trick or treaters of the rules for crossing streets - look both ways.Only trick or treat at homes that have outside lights on.Don't forget your flashlight!Costumes should be short enough for a child to walk in. If they are too long, they can be trip hazard.Props such as scythes, pitchforks, etc. should have rounded edges to avoid injury.Masks should have large enough eye holes for children to see clearly through … (13 comments)
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gretna events: West Bank Weekend Events - October 26-28, 2007 - 10/26/07 08:59 AM
It's Friday...looking for something to do on the West Bank this weekend? Check out some of these activities for you and the family to close out October on a high note:
N'Awlins Air Show
Naval Air Station - Joint Reserve Base in Belle Chasse, LASaturday and Sunday - gates open at 8:00 am, last plane flies at 4:30 pmThere is no allocation in the military budget for an air show in 2008, so don't miss this opportunity to see the Air Force Thunderbirds deliver the final performances on Saturday and Sunday.
Open again this weekend is the Haunted Fun House at Mardi Gras World … (9 comments)
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gretna events: West Bank Boys & Girls Club Celebration of Rebuilding - 10/19/07 08:26 AM
Children are not things to be molded, but are people to be unfolded - Jess Lair
Like a lot of others my age, when I was growing up, my mother did not work outside of the home. She was waiting when I arrived home from school at the end of the day, making sure I did my homework before I was allowed to go outside to play or ride my bike. Times have certainly changed....
Single parent families, families where both mom and dad must work to make ends meet, children being raised by extended family members who also have jobs. … (9 comments)
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gretna events: West Bank Weekend Events - October 19-21, 2007 - 10/18/07 03:35 PM
Making those weekend plans? Save your bridge toll and attend some of the West Bank events on tap for Friday, Saturday and Sunday:
The Oakwood Center Mall will be reopening Friday at 10:00 am. Closed since Hurricane Katrina and the looting and fire that followed, the newly renovated mall will be open with over 80% of the retail spaces occupied. I am thrilled to see more shopping return to the West Bank! It's been too long...
St. Cletus Oyster Festival 3600 Claire Ave. in Gretna
Friday 6-10 pm, Saturday noon-11 pm and Sunday noon to 10 pm.
The time for school fairs and festivals is … (6 comments)
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gretna events: 2007 Gretna Heritage Festival a Big Success - 10/08/07 08:18 PM
What a weekend! I am worn out from spending 3 straight days at the Gretna Heritage Festival, but it was time well spent. For those of you who missed it, here's my recap of the events:
Friday
The festival kicked off on Friday afternoon at 4 pm. While it was overcast with some rain off and on, it didn't stop the visitors from coming through the gates. I was working at the Krewe of Choctaw booth, selling (and eating) shrimp poboys, crawfish pies and "Shrimp in Da Cup", so I did not get a chance to catch any of the musical entertainment on … (7 comments)
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gretna events: Countdown to the 2007 Gretna Heritage Festival - 10/02/07 11:57 PM
It's that time of year again. The Gretna Heritage Festival is this weekend, starting Friday, October 5th and running through Sunday, October 7th - are you ready?
The festival is held on the West Bank in the City of Gretna on the first weekend of October each year, just as the weather is becoming milder and being outside is fun. Located at Huey P. Long and the Mississippi River, with so much to experience...the festival offers great food, music and fun. Free public parking is available in the parking garage at 3rd St & Derbigny St.
There will be an area with carnival … (10 comments)
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gretna events: Recycling Opportunity in Gretna - 08/22/07 09:41 AM
St. Anthony School in Gretna, LA will be holding a paper drive on August 29, 2007. It's a great opportunity to recycle rather than dispose of your newspapers!
Drop off papers at 900 Franklin Ave in Gretna up until 10 am on 8/29/07. I'll have a very angry 11 year old if I don't ask for the papers to go to the 6th grade section!
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