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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
Percy Pierre, PhD
Jan Barry
Sonja McCarthy

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
   

 

 


 

 

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