News/Events

MAY 2010 

May 13th @ 7pm
Hunter College
(6 train to 68th and Lexington)
Thomas Hunter Hall room 105

Come join
Hubspot.Nola and Waterproof Soul
for a staged Reading of
BLOODY WATERS
written by Justin Carter
directed by Ethan Matthews

Stay for a discussion with the writer, director and cast.

Event is Free.

There will be Gumbo. Yeah.

A screening of the film
"Fouberg Treme; the Untold Story of Black New Orleans"
will follow.



THE FUNKY FRITTERS ARE PLAYING 2 BENEFIT SHOWS IN MAY FOR HUBSPOT.NOLA and WATERPROOF SOUL!!! YEAH!!!

MAY 15th @ 9pm @ The Tea Lounge on Union St. in Park Slope
MAY 28th @ 10pm @ The Bitter End 147 Bleecker St.

GET A FREE GIFT!!!
RSVP with Sarah at heart.nola@yahoo.com and get a free gift when you come to the merchandise table! Or, bring this flyer with you and come to the Merch table!



PAST EVENTS

NOLA AWARENESS WEEK 
New Orleans is rapidly approaching the five‐year mark since Hurricane Katrina hit. The natural disaster flooded nearly 80% of the city, leaving hundreds of thousands of residences either demolished or inhabitable and more than a million people uprooted from their homes and displaced. Come join us and familiarize yourself with why we must keep fighting for this cultural epicenter of the West!

TUESDAY APRIL 27, 2010
Hunter College/TH105
Film Screening/ Staged Reading

1pm- "Annunciation Lives" Film Screening
This short film tells the story of the Annunciation Mission, located in Broadmoor, New Orleans, which was initially a sanctuary for those who lost their homes and has grown into a lodging that houses volunteers, supplies relief provisions, helps rebuilds homes and, in many cases, restores faith for those impacted by the Hurricane.
2pm "Trouble the Water"  Film Screening
The poignant documentary follows two survivors of the storm portraying their struggle before, during and after the Hurricane hit. One aspect of the film treats these two grappling with the distress of losing their homes and family members, the frustration attached to dealing with incompetent officials, and their encounters with armed personel. However, this movie is not merely a Hurricane Katrina story but an American story. Tia Lessin and Carl Deal, the two directors of the film, explore this other aspect of the film by showing the two coping with their past and trying to move on to a bigger and brighter future. 
4pm "Bloody Waters" Staged Reading
Join us for a special reading of "Bloody Waters", a satirical portrayl of the events that transpired during and post-Katrina. The powerful soon -to - be off broadway play will have you falling off your chair one moment and asking for a tissue the next. The Writer, Director and Cast will be available for a discussion too! Don't miss this sneak peak!


WEDNESDAY APRIL 28, 2010 
Student Leadership Colloquium presents “Hunter Has Heart: A look at New Orleans Today – 5 Years”
 

Come listen to eight students recount their experiences with volunteering in New Orleans. Featuring personal testimonials, a short film and resources you can use to get involved in your communities.
 

Location: Room 417 
Time: 1:00 – 2:30 PM

Hunter College Jazzfest with the Funky Fritters- Deep Fried New Orleans Jazz!!!
7-11pm Th105 

There will be food. There will be Music. New Orleans Music. What more can you ask for?



Past Events
WEDNESDAY APRIL 21, 2010
Campus Awareness Day
Tell us about your knowledge of New Orleans and fill out a survey! Then come to TH105 for a photo exhibit, a triple feature and free coffee!
Come discover the true past of Treme with Faubourg Treme: The Untold Story of Black New Orleans
Treme, one of the oldest cities in New Orleans, plays an incredibly unique and pivotal role in American history. Watch as Dawn Logsdon; Lolis Eric Elie, the two directors of the film, unravel the neighborhood's past and expose the rich and pertinent culture that still lives today.
Then stick around for Annunciation Lives
The short film displays the Annunciation Mission, located in Broadmoor, New Orleans, which was initially a sanctuary for those who lost their homes and has grown into a lodging that houses volunteers, supplies relief provisions, helps rebuilds homes and, in many cases, restores faith for those impacted by the Hurricane.
The last film that will be featured is Trouble the Water.
The poignant documentary follows two survivors of the storm portraying their struggle before, during and after the Hurricane hit. One aspect of the film treats these two grappling with the distress of losing their homes and family members, the frustration attached to dealing with incompetent officials, and their encounters with armed personel. However, this movie is not merely a Hurricane Katrina story but an American story. Tia Lessin and Carl Deal, the two directors of the film, explore this other aspect of the film by showing the two coping with their past and trying to move on to a bigger and brighter future.

Location: TH105 
Time: 12:00 - 5:00 PM