The ReUse District

Christopher Porché West is an award-winning photographer and artist who has been documenting the people and culture of News Orleans for 30 years. Recycling scraps of wrought iron, aged cypress, window frames and other found materials from the streets of New Orleans, Porché West began creating handcrafted, one-of-a-kind ensembles through which to view his imagery. These “assemblages”, three-dimensional art works that are part photograph and part sculpture, debuted in 1998 at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, and in 1999 won the Festival’s Best Display Award in its Contemporary Crafts showcase. Visit his studio, located at 3201 Burgundy Street, to see his innovative and inspirational work for yourself!

Ever Saturday 10 a.m. – 2p.m. — Fresh local produce, seafood, and baked goods!

Location: Holy Angels Complex, 3500 St. Claude Avenue (at the corner of Gallier Street and St. Claude Avenue)

The Sankofa Farmers Market serves as a community anchor for the New Orleans Ninth Ward, empowers the New Orleans community with information about and access to healthy local foods, stimulates economic activity, and provides health and wellness education resources.

Today, August 29th, 2011, marks the 6th year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. As the New Orleans community acknowledges the day when, six years ago, their beloved city was devastated, we continue to raise our heads and continue moving forward. With much to reflect upon and remember, the City of New Orleans and its devoted community members have much more to look forward to! Six years after the storm, Rebuilding Together New Orleans invites you to take a look at some of the progress and revitalization efforts being made and that continue to be made.

http://www.rtno.org/news-press/entry/message/

John Robert Portman is a professional photographer, woodworker, and lighting designer living and working in New Orleans.  J.R. specializes in making one-of-a-kind furniture and lighting products from salvaged materials found around the city, but also mills custom architectural details and creates stunning photographic images.  He has work for sale in numerous shops and galleries in New Orleans, on Etsy, and takes custom orders .  Please visit www.jrportman.com for examples of work.

From 9:00am-10:00am tomorrow morning, The ReUse District and other local organizations and artists will be discussing all things reused on “All Things Considered” 990 AM! Learn more about The ReUse District and the resources offered, why its environmentally and economically beneficial to reuse, and how local artists and individuals incorporate reuse into their daily lives.  So, make sure you tune in for an educational and enjoyable show!

Come out to the  St. Bernard Seafood and Farmers Market this Saturday, located at Aycock Bark (409 Aycock Street  in Arabi, LA), to learn more about The ReUse District. This is a new seasonal open-air market, with a mission to increase access to fresh, locally harvested produce and seafood in St. Bernard Parish, build community through strong vendor/consumer relations, and promote sustainable economic development.