Whole Foods benefits the Cripple Creek Theatre Company

Shop at Whole Foods on July 2nd, 2008 and 5% of what you spend will directly benefit the Cripple Creek Theatre Company. So, stock up on organic hot dogs and other Independence Day staples. And don't neglect to spread the word about this revolutionary event via e-mail, telephone, or horseback.

Elemental/Environmental: SPACE Submission Deadline June 23 (photography)

THE NEW ORLEANS PHOTO ALLIANCE is pleased to announce a call for entries for the up coming juried show Elemental/Environmental: SPACE, a photographic exploration of the art and meaning of space as it relates to the world we live in.

Juror Gary Braasch is an award winning environmental photographer and writer who has documented for nearly 30 years the Earth's environmental issues. His work encompasses a global environmental reach from antarctic seabird research (International Wildlife) to tropical studies in Peru (The Nature Conservancy). His most recent book "Earth Under Fire" was chosen by Vanity Fair as one of the 50 Best Environmental Books and Media, May 2008.

Deadline for submissions: Midnight, June 23rd.
Notification of Acceptance: Tuesday, July 1st.
Opening: Saturday, August 2nd.
Exhibition: August 2nd-29th

Photographers are encouraged to enter up to 5 images. Please follow the link below to submit online and to see submission guidelines.

http://neworleansphotoalliance.org/callEntry.php

Eligibility: Open to photographers of all levels using any photographic process. All art submitted must be original work created by the applicant. Non-Refundable Entry Fee payable online via PayPal. Members: $25. Non-members: $35. Membership + Submission: $45 ($15 savings).

Cripple Creek Theatre Auditions June 20 & 21

Auditions for the Cripple Creek Theatre Company production of "An Enemy of the People" by Henrik Ibsen with Arthur Miller will be held June 20th and 21st at the Convergence Center for the Arts. Those interested should email: info@seeaplay.org or call 504-891-6815 to schedule an audition.

An Enemy of the People synopsis:
As a small town prepares to resuscitate its economy by opening new medicinal baths, the doctor who conceived of the idea discovers the waters are contaminated. Certain he will be thanked for finding the flaw, he is alarmed when the town refuses to acknowledge or correct the defect. In spite of insurmountable opposition, the doctor refuses to ignore the truth and is terrorized by an oblivious and self-serving majority.

No experience necessary. Men and Women of all ages needed for 11+ roles. Stipends will be paid plus a % of the door. Rehearsals begin June 29 and run Sunday through Thursday. Show runs Thur - Sat July 24th - Aug 16th.

New Orleans Artists Heading to the Bayou Boogaloo

Local artists and roughly 1,000 pieces of their artwork will be heading for Norfolk, Virginia for the 19th Annual Bayou Boogaloo and Cajun Food Festival to be held June 20 - 22, 2008.

This event will showcase handmade original New Orleans’ art and provide needed sales to local artists. The result of many months of planning and coordinating between the Arts Council of New Orleans and Norfolk Festevents, this “take-the-show-on-the-road” trip is part of the Arts Council’s aggressive strategy for promoting the cultural economy of New Orleans while providing viable avenues for artists to bring their creative works to the marketplace.

“We are thrilled to be a part of this very special event,” said Gene Meneray – Director, Arts Business Program for the Arts Council. “Local artist, Darrin Butler, was selected to create this year’s event poster and organizers of Norfolk Festevents are providing complimentary booth spaces, travel and lodging accommodations for our artists at no charge.”

The artists and their artwork will load up at 6:30 p.m. June 18, 2008 at the Arts Council’s Offices at 818 Howard Avenue, New Orleans, LA.

For more details, contact Gene Meneray at 504.218.8869 or via email: GMeneray@ArtsCouncilofNewOrleans.org .