St. Baldrick's - 2010
H.V. Nagendra
My son Vijay has taken part in the St. Baldrick event at Tulane Medical Center since the storm through 2009. In his memory I am going to participate in this year’s St. Baldrick event on Oak Street on March 20, 2010 between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. across from the Maple Leaf Bar.
St. Baldrick’s funds are granted to some of the most brilliant childhood cancer research experts in the world to find cures and improve the quality of life for patients and survivors. The Foundation funds more in childhood cancer research grants than any organization except the U.S. government.
Our personal experience, as parents, using and consulting on new information on drug therapy research in many ways extended Vijay’s life. It allowed us to give a REAL quality of life that he most deserved.
If you are able, the Link below allows you to personally make a contribution to that effort.
http://www.stbaldricks.org/events/mypage/eventid/4068/eventyear/2010.
Mary and I thank you for your consideration.
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Gary Michael Smith
I credit Anne for getting me involved. Although I’d considered shaving my head for the style, comfort, and freedom from fussing with it, she first talked me into shaving my head back in 2007. She had lost a husband to cancer and had shaved her head in support of continuing research, and was proud to have raised around $10,000. That was impressive by any standards, and she guaranteed that she would solicit her friends as well.
The shaving went well, and my wife documented the event with her camera, which resulted in some great shots of me exposing my dome. I’ve always had a lot of hair and remember barbers always having to “thin it out” during a cut. Those were the days. But maiming to a micron in length is quite another thing. Although it was low-maintenance, which I liked, the look took a little getting used to. Bruce Willis I’m not, but again, it’s for a good cause.
I didn’t know Anne’s husband but know that he was a professional photographer. And now that I’m in the same business I feel even more solidarity for the mane mangling. But the biggest reason to do it now is that my own wife was diagnosed with breast cancer just this past November, and at this time she has very little hair. So now I have a real life experience of “the battle.”
What I’ve learned about cancer, treatment protocols, prognoses, and outcomes is astonishing. (I've even learned about the CaringBridge website where cancer patients can blog about their illness.) But what’s also important and often overlooked are the other aspects of the disease—the emotional and psychological battles that accompany the physical pain, fatigue, bowel disruption, nausea, and loss of appetite. It’s all one big dysfunctional family that has to be dealt with on a daily basis.
So when folks agree to liberate their hair, to many this is much more of a statement of compassion, empathy, and solidarity than just contributing to the financial cause. Shavees often donate their dreads toward an individual, but to many it’s a more universal gesture. Whether you’re a cancer survivor or caretaker you always understand the symbolism and importance of this gesture.
It’s also about healing—inside and out.
My son Vijay has taken part in the St. Baldrick event at Tulane Medical Center since the storm through 2009. In his memory I am going to participate in this year’s St. Baldrick event on Oak Street on March 20, 2010 between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. across from the Maple Leaf Bar.
St. Baldrick’s funds are granted to some of the most brilliant childhood cancer research experts in the world to find cures and improve the quality of life for patients and survivors. The Foundation funds more in childhood cancer research grants than any organization except the U.S. government.
Our personal experience, as parents, using and consulting on new information on drug therapy research in many ways extended Vijay’s life. It allowed us to give a REAL quality of life that he most deserved.
If you are able, the Link below allows you to personally make a contribution to that effort.
http://www.stbaldricks.org/events/mypage/eventid/4068/eventyear/2010.
Mary and I thank you for your consideration.
=============
Gary Michael Smith
I credit Anne for getting me involved. Although I’d considered shaving my head for the style, comfort, and freedom from fussing with it, she first talked me into shaving my head back in 2007. She had lost a husband to cancer and had shaved her head in support of continuing research, and was proud to have raised around $10,000. That was impressive by any standards, and she guaranteed that she would solicit her friends as well.
The shaving went well, and my wife documented the event with her camera, which resulted in some great shots of me exposing my dome. I’ve always had a lot of hair and remember barbers always having to “thin it out” during a cut. Those were the days. But maiming to a micron in length is quite another thing. Although it was low-maintenance, which I liked, the look took a little getting used to. Bruce Willis I’m not, but again, it’s for a good cause.
I didn’t know Anne’s husband but know that he was a professional photographer. And now that I’m in the same business I feel even more solidarity for the mane mangling. But the biggest reason to do it now is that my own wife was diagnosed with breast cancer just this past November, and at this time she has very little hair. So now I have a real life experience of “the battle.”
What I’ve learned about cancer, treatment protocols, prognoses, and outcomes is astonishing. (I've even learned about the CaringBridge website where cancer patients can blog about their illness.) But what’s also important and often overlooked are the other aspects of the disease—the emotional and psychological battles that accompany the physical pain, fatigue, bowel disruption, nausea, and loss of appetite. It’s all one big dysfunctional family that has to be dealt with on a daily basis.
So when folks agree to liberate their hair, to many this is much more of a statement of compassion, empathy, and solidarity than just contributing to the financial cause. Shavees often donate their dreads toward an individual, but to many it’s a more universal gesture. Whether you’re a cancer survivor or caretaker you always understand the symbolism and importance of this gesture.
It’s also about healing—inside and out.
Promotion Committee Needs You!
Oak Street is looking for interested and committed people who want to join the 2010 Oak Street Main Street Promotion Committee.
The Promotion Committee goal is to sell a positive image of the commercial district and encourages consumers and investors to live, work, shop, play, and invest on Oak Street. By marketing a district's unique characteristics to residents, investors, business owners, and visitors, an effective promotional strategy forges a positive image through advertising, retail promotional activity, special events, and marketing campaigns carried out by local volunteers. These activities improve consumer and investor confidence in the district and encourage commercial activity and investment in the area.
The Committee will meet once—sometimes twice—monthly and is expected to put volunteer time forward for the tasks determined during meetings. (Meeting schedule will be determined once the committee is assembled.)
Some items that we have in mind for 2010:
- Gather testimonials for ads, social media, blog, etc.
- Guerrilla Marketing Tactics (ways to promote Oak Street without spending)
- Contests
- History or Art Exhibits (events that do not have the cost of closing the street, etc. but still invite people to Oak Street)
NOTE: The Promotions Committee is not only an event/party planning group. This year we want to help Oak Street Business promote themselves by:
- Getting together group advertisements (Gambit, Where Y'at, Facebook, etc.)
- Keeping websites up to date using templates linked from the OnlyOnOak.com site
- Getting businesses involved in Social Media
If this sounds like something you would like to help with, or if you have other promotional ideas for Oak Street, please email promotion@onlyonoak.com.
We need to get a committee together as soon as possible to get our work plan in place to present to the Board and to get started with our 2010 plans! The more people we have, the more we can accomplish on Oak Street for 2010! Please get this information out to anyone who may be interested in this opportunity.
The Promotion Committee goal is to sell a positive image of the commercial district and encourages consumers and investors to live, work, shop, play, and invest on Oak Street. By marketing a district's unique characteristics to residents, investors, business owners, and visitors, an effective promotional strategy forges a positive image through advertising, retail promotional activity, special events, and marketing campaigns carried out by local volunteers. These activities improve consumer and investor confidence in the district and encourage commercial activity and investment in the area.
The Committee will meet once—sometimes twice—monthly and is expected to put volunteer time forward for the tasks determined during meetings. (Meeting schedule will be determined once the committee is assembled.)
Some items that we have in mind for 2010:
- Gather testimonials for ads, social media, blog, etc.
- Guerrilla Marketing Tactics (ways to promote Oak Street without spending)
- Contests
- History or Art Exhibits (events that do not have the cost of closing the street, etc. but still invite people to Oak Street)
NOTE: The Promotions Committee is not only an event/party planning group. This year we want to help Oak Street Business promote themselves by:
- Getting together group advertisements (Gambit, Where Y'at, Facebook, etc.)
- Keeping websites up to date using templates linked from the OnlyOnOak.com site
- Getting businesses involved in Social Media
If this sounds like something you would like to help with, or if you have other promotional ideas for Oak Street, please email promotion@onlyonoak.com.
We need to get a committee together as soon as possible to get our work plan in place to present to the Board and to get started with our 2010 plans! The more people we have, the more we can accomplish on Oak Street for 2010! Please get this information out to anyone who may be interested in this opportunity.
Outstanding on Oak - March
Outstanding on Oak
Business of the Month
March 2010
Blue Cypress Books
Elizabeth Ahlquist realized her dream when she opened Blue Cypress Books in April 2008. Located in a small upstairs room of the old Mockingbird Café at 8128 Oak Street; Elizabeth gathered together the highest quality of used books from every genré imaginable.
With her keen eye and large personal collection, some of the most rare and valuable books soon found a home at Blue Cypress, and are available for a fraction of the price. Word soon spread throughout South Carrollton and beyond about the incredible selection of books, and the charming owner who knows all about them. In the fall of 2008 Blue Cypress relocated to its present location, and to everyone's relief she remained on Oak Street.
Because of Elizabeth’s literary acumen and friendly personality, Blue Cypress Books is one of Oak Street’s brightest stars. Recognized by Where Y'at as the best place in New Orleans to buy used books, even mentioned in Oprah's February issue as one of the reasons why Oak Street is ". . . actually getting better!"
In addition to her own events, Blue Cypress also gives regular "shout outs" about her neighbor merchants' activities on her popular blog. The cooperative nature of her business models the "Main Street Approach" to economic revitalization, and she is an active supporter of the program, it's events, and as a committee member.
Thank you Blue Cypress Books—for all that you mean to your many fans, to Oak Street, and to furthering the cause of sustainable independent bookstores.
Check out her Facebook page today and be a fan! And follow her on Twitter as well!
Business of the Month
March 2010
Blue Cypress Books
Elizabeth Ahlquist realized her dream when she opened Blue Cypress Books in April 2008. Located in a small upstairs room of the old Mockingbird Café at 8128 Oak Street; Elizabeth gathered together the highest quality of used books from every genré imaginable.
With her keen eye and large personal collection, some of the most rare and valuable books soon found a home at Blue Cypress, and are available for a fraction of the price. Word soon spread throughout South Carrollton and beyond about the incredible selection of books, and the charming owner who knows all about them. In the fall of 2008 Blue Cypress relocated to its present location, and to everyone's relief she remained on Oak Street.
Because of Elizabeth’s literary acumen and friendly personality, Blue Cypress Books is one of Oak Street’s brightest stars. Recognized by Where Y'at as the best place in New Orleans to buy used books, even mentioned in Oprah's February issue as one of the reasons why Oak Street is ". . . actually getting better!"
In addition to her own events, Blue Cypress also gives regular "shout outs" about her neighbor merchants' activities on her popular blog. The cooperative nature of her business models the "Main Street Approach" to economic revitalization, and she is an active supporter of the program, it's events, and as a committee member.
Thank you Blue Cypress Books—for all that you mean to your many fans, to Oak Street, and to furthering the cause of sustainable independent bookstores.
Check out her Facebook page today and be a fan! And follow her on Twitter as well!
Contacts
Oak Street Association Office
8123A Oak Street
New Orleans, LA 70118-2046
504-228-3349
504-866-1193 fax
Marilyn Kearney, Program Manager
Executive Board
Norma Bridges, President
Felicia Pigna, Vice President
Cecilia Holzenthal, Past President
Jackie Mengel, Treasurer
Jim Stratton, Secretary
Board of Directors
Michael Bartlett
Sheva De Matteo
Jim Elliot
Camilla Franklin
Tilman Hardy
Ciera Holzenthal
Gary Smith
Committee Chairs
Penny Francis, Design
Bill Laine, Economic Restructuring
Tilman Hardy, Organization
Michael Bartlett, Promotion
Jim Elliott, Poboy Festival
Committee Members
Design
Penny Francis - Chair
members
Economic Restructuring
Bill Laine - Chair
Linda Babineaux
David Daube
Elvin Green
Jerry Speir
Jim Stratton
Organization
Tilman Hardy - Chair
members
Poboy Festival
Jim Elliott - Chair
Elizabeth Ahlquist
Jeff Brown
Nene Glenn
Cecilia Holzenthal
Ciera Holzenthal
Ian Johnson
Emily Manger
Tamara Melton
Jackie Mengel
Michael Mizell-Nelson
Andrea Morris
Tony Norman
Felicia Pigna
Greg Reggio
Jill Reim
Gary Michael Smith
Jerry Speir
Promotion
Michael Bartlett - Chair
Ciera Holzenthal - Co-Chair
members
Block Captains on Oak Street
Keep Your Block in the Loop: Volunteer to serve as an Oak Street Block Captain for 2010!
8123A Oak Street
New Orleans, LA 70118-2046
504-228-3349
504-866-1193 fax
Marilyn Kearney, Program Manager
Executive Board
Norma Bridges, President
Felicia Pigna, Vice President
Cecilia Holzenthal, Past President
Jackie Mengel, Treasurer
Jim Stratton, Secretary
Board of Directors
Michael Bartlett
Sheva De Matteo
Jim Elliot
Camilla Franklin
Tilman Hardy
Ciera Holzenthal
Gary Smith
Committee Chairs
Penny Francis, Design
Bill Laine, Economic Restructuring
Tilman Hardy, Organization
Michael Bartlett, Promotion
Jim Elliott, Poboy Festival
Committee Members
Design
Penny Francis - Chair
members
Economic Restructuring
Bill Laine - Chair
Linda Babineaux
David Daube
Elvin Green
Jerry Speir
Jim Stratton
Organization
Tilman Hardy - Chair
members
Poboy Festival
Jim Elliott - Chair
Elizabeth Ahlquist
Jeff Brown
Nene Glenn
Cecilia Holzenthal
Ciera Holzenthal
Ian Johnson
Emily Manger
Tamara Melton
Jackie Mengel
Michael Mizell-Nelson
Andrea Morris
Tony Norman
Felicia Pigna
Greg Reggio
Jill Reim
Gary Michael Smith
Jerry Speir
Promotion
Michael Bartlett - Chair
Ciera Holzenthal - Co-Chair
members
Block Captains on Oak Street
Keep Your Block in the Loop: Volunteer to serve as an Oak Street Block Captain for 2010!
Oak Street Businesses
Oak Street is alive with commerce--both large and small. It's home to nearly 100 businesses from Carrollton Avenue to Leake Avenue (River Road). Below is a list of these businesses.
8112 Family Barber Shop
8114 Oak Street Shoe Repair
8115 Gelatto Pazzo Café
8116 Queen of the Ball
8118 wine bar (coming soon)
8119-21 Haase's Shoes & Young Folks Shop
8123 Skip 'n' Whistle
8123A Oak Street Association Office
8124 Stop Scooter Shop & Medical Equipment
8126 Blue Cypress Books
8127 Carrollton Jewelry and Beatrice Shop
8128 Ra Shop
81281/2 vacant
8131 Ste 100 vacant
8131 Ste 200 X Techs
8131 Ste 300 ARB
8131 Ste 400 Ecosol
8131 Ste 500, Jan Glade CPA
8133 Li'l Dave's Alterations
8136 New Orleans Bike & Board Shop (N.O.B.S.)
8138 Lucky Girl
8140 Oak Street Café
8141 Paul's Framing
8200 More Fun Comics
8204 On The Other Hand
8206 Glue
8207 Super 10 Discount
8210 Z'OTZ Coffee House
8211 Eclectic Home
8212 C4 Tech & Design
8216 One 2 One Salon & Spa
8217 Clayton's Repair Shop
8219 Oak Street Gallery
8228 Austin's Bridal
8229 Yoga-108
8232 Castellon Pharmacy
8235-37 Bisso Towing
8239 Sissorman's Paws & Claws
8241 Uptown Home Shop
8301 Taste Buds
8311 Frenchy Studio
8312 vacant
8316-18 Maple Leaf Bar
8320-24 Jacques-Imo's
8325 vacant
8338 Ace Hardware
8400 Squeal B-B-Q
8416 New Orleans Uptown Condos
8422 The Yoga Garden
8422 Premier Medical Rehab
8425 Chanove Furniture Design
8428-30 White Oak Productions
8433 Ninja Restaurant
8434-36 The Policy & Research Group
8438 Café Au Clay
8500 Driscoll Antiques & Restoration
8501 LJ's Body Shop
8509 Wallingford Bicycle Parts
8513 Michael Joyner Catering
8518 K. Jefferson Jones, esq.
8519 Anne Bishton Design
8522-24 White Pillars Fan Shop
8523 vacant
8526 Jon Schooler Gallery
8528 Picture This Hair Salon
8539 Oak Street Super Discount
8600 Maximillian's
8605 Symphony Volunteers Book Fair
8611 Fleurty Girl
8618 Amann & Associates
8630 Abeona House
8637 Aqua Marine
8640 Accardo's Appliance Parts
8704-06 Fabacher's Upholstery
8708 Body Bistro
8718 Gulf South Home Care Service
8722 Aguilar's Upholstery
8725 Brewstock
8726 Sun Finance
8739 Graffiti Graphics
8112 Family Barber Shop
8114 Oak Street Shoe Repair
8115 Gelatto Pazzo Café
8116 Queen of the Ball
8118 wine bar (coming soon)
8119-21 Haase's Shoes & Young Folks Shop
8123 Skip 'n' Whistle
8123A Oak Street Association Office
8124 Stop Scooter Shop & Medical Equipment
8126 Blue Cypress Books
8127 Carrollton Jewelry and Beatrice Shop
8128 Ra Shop
81281/2 vacant
8131 Ste 100 vacant
8131 Ste 200 X Techs
8131 Ste 300 ARB
8131 Ste 400 Ecosol
8131 Ste 500, Jan Glade CPA
8133 Li'l Dave's Alterations
8136 New Orleans Bike & Board Shop (N.O.B.S.)
8138 Lucky Girl
8140 Oak Street Café
8141 Paul's Framing
8200 More Fun Comics
8204 On The Other Hand
8206 Glue
8207 Super 10 Discount
8210 Z'OTZ Coffee House
8211 Eclectic Home
8212 C4 Tech & Design
8216 One 2 One Salon & Spa
8217 Clayton's Repair Shop
8219 Oak Street Gallery
8228 Austin's Bridal
8229 Yoga-108
8232 Castellon Pharmacy
8235-37 Bisso Towing
8239 Sissorman's Paws & Claws
8241 Uptown Home Shop
8301 Taste Buds
8311 Frenchy Studio
8312 vacant
8316-18 Maple Leaf Bar
8320-24 Jacques-Imo's
8325 vacant
8338 Ace Hardware
8400 Squeal B-B-Q
8416 New Orleans Uptown Condos
8422 The Yoga Garden
8422 Premier Medical Rehab
8425 Chanove Furniture Design
8428-30 White Oak Productions
8433 Ninja Restaurant
8434-36 The Policy & Research Group
8438 Café Au Clay
8500 Driscoll Antiques & Restoration
8501 LJ's Body Shop
8509 Wallingford Bicycle Parts
8513 Michael Joyner Catering
8518 K. Jefferson Jones, esq.
8519 Anne Bishton Design
8522-24 White Pillars Fan Shop
8523 vacant
8526 Jon Schooler Gallery
8528 Picture This Hair Salon
8539 Oak Street Super Discount
8600 Maximillian's
8605 Symphony Volunteers Book Fair
8611 Fleurty Girl
8618 Amann & Associates
8630 Abeona House
8637 Aqua Marine
8640 Accardo's Appliance Parts
8704-06 Fabacher's Upholstery
8708 Body Bistro
8718 Gulf South Home Care Service
8722 Aguilar's Upholstery
8725 Brewstock
8726 Sun Finance
8739 Graffiti Graphics
Oak Street Construction
Oak Street currently is undergoing a phenomenal renovation. The street is being razed to expose the history bricks beneath. Once complete, Oak Street will add yet more aesthetic pleasure to the historic ambience of the Riverbend neighborhood of New Orleans.
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