2009 Asante Awards and Festival

To All,

As we engage ourselves for the 2nd Annual ASANTE (Thank You ) Awards and Festival…
Our arms are indeed extended to make you apart of this great celebration of a 'Thank You Salute' to individuals in the New Orleans community who have steadfastly enriched and promoted the culture of New Orleans with little or no recognition. These unsung heroes are our 'Culture Ambassadors' to the world with their rich flavor of Jazz/ Art/Poetry and Movies.

We have been privileged to have so much to be thankful for in the spirit of rebuilding our families, our communities and businesses.
Additionally, we say ASANTE to the many outside communities who have embraced and assisted in rebuilding and preserving the rich culture of New Orleans.


We thank you and your organization for continuing to exist as a part of New Orleans. I'm sure you have faced many trails. However, together we have a great opportunity to bring a rejuvenated spirit of pride and confidence as the citizens and businesses join fronts to showcase the great 'Culture and People of New Orleans".

In re-uniting as a city, New Orleans unique neighborhoods echo relics and rhythms of those who lived and worked here. It's vital to regenerate the souls of the residences who embody the very culture of who we are as a city.

The Asante Awards and Festival is a family day, bringing together neighboring artists that paint their inner-visions, while musician toot out lyrical phrases, and the beat of the drums sings it own messages or perhaps the fine art and sculptures designs of an artisan display a symbol, and the melodic phrases of a poet, who tells a story is what we celebrate. Whichever it may be, we have many reasons to appreciate, salute, and give thanks. This is what NOLA.Tv and Asante Awards and Festival is all about. “Asante”

The 2nd Annual Asante Awards and Festival will be held at The Mahalia Jackson Theatre of Performing Arts, the historic grounds of Congo Square and Louis Armstrong Park. It has now been transformed into a building alive with music and theatrical performances telling the history of Louisiana’s rich culture and pride of New Orleans.

This day of Asante (Thanks), is a Salute to the African American Culture and the many UnSung Heroes for their contributions in the arts. “This cause is very much alive”.

This has become one of the most anticipated events to be held in our community, which is long overdue.

The Asante Festival will begin at 10am-2pm. An exclusive Sponsor and Honoree Reception will be held in honor of the award nominees 5pm - 7pm. Be There!!


Nominees will be recognized in the following categories;

2009 Honorees

Music Educators
Kidd Jordan
Ellis Marsalis
Harold Battiste

Ledgends/Music
Fats Domino
Dave Barthollowmew
Allen Toussaint
Dr. John
Deacon John Moore
Luther Kent

Herbert Hardesty
Wardell Quezerque

Leah Chase, Sr.

ARTISTS/Mardi Gras
Big Chief Bo Dollis
Chief Clarence Dalcour
Lady Buck Jumpers
Baby Dolls
POETRY/GOSPEL
Rev. Lois DeJean


Professor Auturo Pfister (Presented by Chuck Perkins, Asia Rainey, Sunni Patterson and Pernel Herbert

FASHION ART
Roz Kay


ZULU Club
King Tyrone Mathieu, Sr.
Music/Theatre
Wanda Rouzan

Unsung Heros
Cynthia Bland
Lady BJ
Chocolate Milk
Larry Sieberth
Luther Grey
Alden McDonald
Jerome Smith
Gail Glapion
Larry Lundy
John Georges
Bill Quigley

Samir Abdullah Mohhammed
Eldest Person in New Orleans

Bill White

Brad Pitt


Outside Of The Arts Nominees

Media – WBOK, New Orleans Agenda, DATA News,

Educators – Year of the Teacher - Cliff Robertson… All “A” Students

Arm Forces – Blacks in US Marines, Air Force, Navy, Army and Coast Guard


On the first floor, an exhibit of Fine Art, painted by many of our own, world-renowned artist will donate and sell their paintings in a silent auction.

At 7pm, from the streets to the parking lots, to the Internet, thousands around the world will witness the awards being handed to some of our city’s greatest unsung heroes. More importantly, they’ll see just how we do it.

Come ready to chant ASANTE to one another, as we rejuvenate a sense of pride in our accomplishments.

Vendors will present everything from sculptured jewelry, clothing, paintings, food and refreshments for your pleasures. Please support them.
Thank you, (Asante)



You’re Invited to:
The 2nd Annual Asante Awards and Festival 2009

Awards
Mahalia Jackson Theatre of Performing Arts
July 1, 2009 5pm-10pm

Festival
Louis Armstrong Park
July 1, 2009, 10am - 2pm (expected 3000 NORD Kids and Family
New Orleans, Louisiana 70112


Information Details
Log on www.asanteawards.com
Email: awards@asanteawards.com

For Sponsors, Vendor Booths and Ticket Information, Please call 504-416-9699

The festival will be video streamed on NOLA.Tv and will reach a worldwide Internet audience.