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February 18, 2006
Da thing at da Saturn Bar
The DYK party at the Saturn Bar was a smashing success. Well over a hundred people were there, we sold a bunch of books, raised several hundred dollars for Rebuilding Together just from bar donations, and everybody had a great time. All of the people associated with this project are brilliant and charming and sincere and I feel lucky to be a part of it.
I've got a few pictures over in my Flickr page if you're curious about what these folks look like.
On the way out, I talked to the new owner of the Saturn Bar, the nephew of original owner O'Neil Broyard. He says he won't be open in time for Mardi Gras, unfortunately, due to delays in getting licenses, but definitely will up and running by Jazz Fest. And if the bar takes off and does well, he's thinking of giving up his booming flooring business. Says it's going to be an adventure, for sure.
Lots of people are rethinking what they want to do with their lives since Katrina. And he's right, it's going to be a hell of an adventure for all of us.
Posted by ray at February 18, 2006 9:44 AM | Permalink
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I'd be curious who the people are in the various photos.
Posted by: chip at February 18, 2006 11:05 AM
Yeah - I was there in spirit Ray. So glad it was a smashing success.
Posted by: Kristi at February 18, 2006 11:24 AM
Most of them are contributors to the book, and you can find more info about each of them here: http://www.chinmusicpress.com/books/doyouknow/.
Bruce Rutledge is the founder of Chin Music Press, the publisher.
I don't know the name of the woman in the green t-shirt, but she's with the Press Street Organization who co-sponsored the event. Her shirt is awesome, by the way...you can't make it out, but the text across her pregnant belly says "Repopulating New Orleans".
Posted by: Ray at February 18, 2006 12:14 PM
Ray, That woman in the green T-shirt is Anne Gisleson. FYI, she's the one who helped us get the Saturn Bar for our event *and* introduced us to Rebuilding Together. She teaches gifted high school students at NOCCA (New Orleans Center for the Creative Arts, I think.)
Posted by: Bruce Rutledge at February 23, 2006 2:15 AM
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