FAMILYFEST @ Mahalia Jackson School

March 28th, 2009

11:00AM - 6:00PM

@ the Nicola Cotton Park & Playspot, 2405 Jackson Avenue (adjacent to
the Mahalia Jackson School site)



Featuring:

* A Full-Gospel Tribute to Mahalia Jackson by Irma Thomas, Marva
Wright and Joe "Cool" Davis

* Also, Baby Boy Brass Band and Rumba Buena and more!!!

* Local Favorites Food

* Arts & Crafts Vendors

* Children's Activity Area including an appearance by Curious
George (courtesy of WYES), Gumbo (courtesy of the Saints) and Hugo
(courtesy of the Hornets), and a book giveaway (courtesy of the Peja
Stojakovic Children's Foundation)

* Community Information


Come join us to:

* Honor Mahalia Jackson and her life

* Learn about and celebrate the Early Childhood & Family Learning
Center at Mahalia Jackson School (Opens January 2010)

* Celebrate the rebirth of Central City

* Celebrate the family that is the New Orleans Community



No alcohol or tobacco is permitted on school property.