View last Wednesday’s MACCNO Teach-In on zonings here. You can get information referenced in the presentation from the Foundation for Louisiana. Thanks to all who attended and made it so successful! Zoning Teach-In Part 1 Zoning Teach-In Part 2
We’re merging!
We’re working with MACCNO to merge our info in order to have the most updated info we can at MACCNO.com. Please bear with us as we do so. In the meantime and going forward, please keep us updated about any pressing issues at mailings@macco.com. You may also continue to follow @neworleansnoise on Twitter or by … Continue reading
Learn the Facts to be Effective
Download this to send to your friends here: Music and Culture Coalition Flyer 1111
The Constitution-Free Zone
No music, no talking, no noise, no mimes. Have you heard about the preachers banned from Bourbon St.? How about the Jackson Square Hullabaloo? ACLU is on this, but it’s more up to the citizens to stand together, even when it isn’t directly affecting individuals. At this rate, it will soon enough.
The Music & Culture Coalition of New Orleans
Last Wednesday’s community meeting at Kermit’s Tremé Speakeasy further concretized the resolve of the music community to organize and give shape to a united response to the permitting and zoning concerns that have been impacting cultural activity in the city. We are proud to announce that our movement has a title: THE MUSIC & CULTURE … Continue reading
Siberia Success and City Boards and Commissions Being Slashed…
Today apparently was a good day for Siberia Bar, who was at City Hall with torrents of supporters to get their zoning approval. This article, by the Gambit’s Alex Woodward, outlined some of live music’s supporters’ puzzlement to the purpose and logic of the City Planning Commission. But Hark! This email just arrived today about … Continue reading
From Siberia Bar…
On Tuesday we are making our case before the City Council, and receiving a recommendation from the City Planning Commission, regarding our live music permit. Although we have been temporarily granted permission to host live music events, we need to get approval from the city to get a real permit. Come show your support! We … Continue reading
Moving Forward, We’ve Got a Long One…
On Wednesday, Jan Ramsey (of Offbeat) summed up what she has faced in the past on protecting cultural issues. We are making steps towards these goals and even using her original blog post as an outline of how to change things. Without knowing history, one is doomed to repeat it. And Jan is the most outspoken and … Continue reading
Prepare for 4th Meeting @ Kermit’s
Calling all submissions for the NAME and CHARTER of our organization ! For those of you who weren’t present at our last meeting, it was agreed that we should formally organize ourselves with an Organizational Charter. Please submit to this email only any ideas that you might have so that we can compile a complete list to … Continue reading
Second Community Meeting Hosted by Kermit Ruffins
For the second week, trumpeter and venue owner Kermit Ruffins hosted a weekly community meeting surrounding the issue of live music in New Orleans. Both forums so far have brought forth many concerned musicians, residents, and venue owners. Ashlye Keaton started the meeting by applauding another fantastic turnout. She said the venting was much needed … Continue reading