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2008 Event Sponsorsd
T Shirts Sponsored by Cox Plastering & Multitech Children's Art Stage Sponsor Poster Sponsored By Electricity Work donated by MalnarElectric Organizational and Financial Support donated by the Ponchatoula Chamber of Commerce Publicity is made possible by a grant from the Tangipahoa Parish Tourism Commission
Restrooms Provided By Pot-O-Gold Printed Materials Provided By Premier Printing & Graphics, Norman & Cindy Falk Advertising Provided by Rosa Dunn, FPTV and KSLU The Northshore Regional Endowment For The Arts Board would like to thank Deborah Anderson and Anderson Small Business Solutions for chairing this year's event! Staging Provided By United Scaffolding Organizational Support Provided by Mayor Bob Zabbia, Police Chief Bry Layrisson, and the City of Ponchatoula CD Printing
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Strawberry Jam'n Toast To The Arts Festival "The Little Jazzy Fest On The Northshore" May 9-10, 2008 Located in Historic Downtown Ponchatoula. Click on the picture above to see the Band and Performers Lineup!
The "Jam" is not just a festival anymore. It's an entire Season of Music, Performance and Art! April 18th-Octavians Theatre "The Elves and The Schumachers St. Albert's Church, Hammond, LA April 18 & 19 at 7pm and April 19 & 20 at 2pm April 24th-Tangipahoa Parish Talented & Gifted Music Recital SLU Lab School Kiva 7:00-8:15PM April 24th- Ponchatoula HS Concert Band & Jazz Band Recital Ponchatoula High School Auditorium 7:00-8:00PM May 3-Accelerated Magnet Program Hammond School District performing "A Drum, A Drum" at the Columbia Theatre, Hammond, LA. Performances at 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM. May 9-Tangipahoa Parish Talented & Gifted Arts Program Student Art Display in Downtown Ponchatoula, LA 6:00-9:00 PM
Features in 2008 will include:
Musicians, Artists, Vendors and Volunteers that are interested in participating in "The Jam" should contact Deborah Anderson at 985-370-7518 or by email at danderson.asbs@charter.net. Or, contact Ted J. Hudspeth, Sr., MD at 985-507-8750 or be email at strawjam@i-55.com. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to picnic and relax on the grounds! Reserve a tent near the stage for your business or family by contacting us at 985-507-8750! Committed Corporate Family Picnic Businesses Include: St. Luke's SurgiCenter, Fellom Ballet, Ochsner Clinic Foundation-Northshore, Reagan & Massey, Key Home Health, The Mission Church, District Attorney-Scott Perrilloux, Dutch Battle Memorial Chapter of Motorcycle Awareness Campaign, The Daily Star Newspaper, Louisiana Mentor.
The 2008 Strawberry Jam'n Toast To The Arts Poster was designed and drawn by Ms. Leslie K. Guay. Only 50 copies have been made and all are signed and numbered. Get your copy while they last at the Friday night Kick Off Party or on the Saturday at the Jam in the Information booth.
The 2008 Strawberry Jam CD features songs from 15 bands from the SE Louisiana Region. Get your copy at the 2008 Strawberry Jam.
Click here to see the weather for "The Jam" It's going to be gorgeous!!!!! Please help the NREA and its goals by donating at least $10.00 per person to one of the stage managers at the festival. If you have the means, consider stopping by the Supporter's Booth to make a corporate contribution to support the arts in this region. This year's festival will host many bands with genres of music including oldies, gospel, blues, classical, jazz, alternative, rock, pop, country, and funk. Also included will be a hands-on children's art stage where art teachers will show students how to do different artistic techniques. A "Fine Arts Row" will be featured on NW Railroad Avenue and a "Folk Arts Row" will be featured on SE Railroad Avenue. Authors from around the region will be present to display and autograph their books. A Film Fest will be part of the Friday night festivities that will also feature artists, authors, and musicians in the Friday Night Wine & Cheese Stroll. The music will start Saturday morning featuring students and school bands from all over the Tangipahoa area and a Classic Car Show will fill the streets with Hot Rods of all types. Children will have more than enough to do with a Children's Art Tent and a KIDZ ZONE! featuring popular inflatable and climbing toys with a Pay-One-Price that will allow them to play all day long. There will also be a petting zoo featured by the Ponchatoula High School Future Farmers of America and a BMX/Skatboard Show Area. Festival attendees will enjoy strolling from stage to stage to hear this regions most popular groups. On the way, they will have the sensation of viewing art created by this areas newest and favorite artists. Set amongst a backdrop of the existing treasures in the numerous antique shops and topped of with food booths featuring local Louisiana favorites, this year's festival will again offer something for everyone to enjoy.
Our MissionOur mission is to promote music and art education in the region and to increase the exposure of existing artists and musicians through various media/events. Increasing venues for musicians and artists to be seen and heard in the area is another objective as well as promoting the awareness of the rich and unique talent that exists in Southeastern Louisiana. Please help the NREA and its goals by donating at least $10.00 per person to one of the stage managers at the festival.
Telephone:Chairperson: Deborah Anderson-985-370-7518; danderson.asbs@charter.net. Founder: Ted J. Hudspeth, Sr. MD, FAAFP-985-507-8750; 225-294-8586 strawjam@i-55.com.
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