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"Relief for Haiti"
"The people of New Orleans and the citizens of Haiti proudly share genealogical and traditional, cultural connections. Now is the time to show those relationships matter. The members of La Creole support the efforts to send money and aid to Haiti following the earthquake of January 13, 2010. We encourage our friends and family to contact any of the following aid organizations who have track records supporting the people of Haiti.
Please Follow this link to Read More, Donate and read a letter from the President of LA Creole.
SAINT DOMINGUE
EMIGRATION TO
LOUISIANA:
IMPLICATIONS & IDENTITY
Presented by the Louisiana Creole Research Association
as part of its continuing Public Programming Series
Come! - Discover the lasting impact and influence of Saint Domingue émigrés
upon Louisiana’s cultural heritage. Sessions will discuss genealogy, historical
relevance, cultural & social impact, and artistic contributions - including performances of period
operatic works by Madames Givonna Joseph and Thais St. Julien, accompanied
by Marcus St. Julien and the string trio Molto conducted by Dr. Jean Montes.
Speakers include: Dr. Christina Vella,
Dr. Angel Parham,
Dr. Jean Montes
Madame Barbara Trevigne,
Mr. Jack Belsom
Saturday, November 7, 2009 - 1:00-5:00 p.m.
Audubon Room in the Danna Center
Loyola University, New Orleans, LA
| 1:00 PM – 1:05 PM | Welcome and Introductions Lolita Cherrie, LA Creole President Pat Schexnayder, Facilitator |
| 1:05 PM –1:45 PM | Historic Overview Angel Parham, PhD
St. Domingue Descendants: A New Orleans Connection |
| 1:45 PM – 2:00 PM | Musical Rhythms: Haiti to New Orleans Jean Montes, PhD, Commentary Molta A Trio of Strings and Voice |
| 2:00 PM – 2:40 PM | Refugees in Flight Christina Vella, PhD |
| 2:40 PM – 2:55 PM | Break/Refreshments |
| 2:55 PM – 3:25 PM | History of Opera in New Orleans and the St. Domingue Connection Jack Belsom |
| 3:25 PM – 3:35 PM | Music of the Period, an Operatic Performance Givonna Joseph & Thais St. Julien |
| 3:35 PM – 4:05 PM | Sister Colonies: Families of St. Domingue and Louisiana Barbara Trevigne |
| 4:05 PM – 4:35 PM | Question and Answer Period Audience and Presenters |
| 4:35 PM – 5:00 PM | Exhibits |
