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Organizational and Financial Support donated by the Ponchatoula Chamber of Commerce

Publicity is made possible by a grant from the Tangipahoa Parish Tourism Commission

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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!

Logo-small file.jpg (87622 bytes)Don't Miss Ponchatoula's 7th Annual

Strawberry Jam'n Toast To The Arts Festival

"The Little Jazzy Fest On The Northshore"

May 12, 2007  9:30-7:00PM

Located in Historic Downtown Ponchatoula.

Click the picture to see the schedule of bands for "The Jam".

Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to picnic and relax on the grounds!                                                  

Bring your own instrument to "The Jam" and play in our "Blues Jam at the Ponchatoula Pub".

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Saturday; May 12, 2007  Opening ceremonies begin at 9:30 at the Alligator Stage.  Come to see this year's Life Achievement Award winner, Mrs. Kim Howes Zabbia, as we present her with her award.  If you have ever been one of her art students, we encourage you to come and support her as we present her with her award.

This year, we will initiate our first dedicated financial endowment.                                                      Named The Kim Howes Zabbia Art Education Endowment, all monies donated towards this fund will be invested in the art education classes in the Ponchatoula school district at the High School and Junior High School levels.  As a perpetual endowment, the principal invested in this will never be touched and the annual proceeds from the fund will be give to these two art programs to purchase supplies needed to teach students in an effective manner.

The music will begin at all of the stages at 10:00 AM.   Enjoy the bands until 7:00 PM that evening. 

Stop by the Supporter's Booth near the corner of NW Railroad Avenue and Hwy 22 and purchase this year's festival poster which was designed and drawn by local artist, Jake McGehee.

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Click here to see the weather for "The Jam"  It's going to be gorgeous!!!!!

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Please help the NREA and its goals by donating at least $5.00 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.  Festival attendees will have the ability to stroll 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 cooking local Louisiana favorites, this year's festival will again offer something for everyone to enjoy.

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Our Mission

Our 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 $5.00 per person to one of the stage managers at the festival.

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Click Here to see the 2007 Festival Map

Telephone:Chairperson: Deborah Anderson-985-370-7518; danderson.asbs@charter.com

         Founder: Ted J. Hudspeth, Sr. MD, FAAFP-985-507-8750; 225-294-8586 strawjam@i-55.com

 

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          Ponchatoula, LA 70454
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 2007 Festival Schedule

All Stages Sponsored by North Oaks Medical Center and Vital Link Home Health

  Alligator Stage (in front of the Country Market on NE Railroad Avenue)
10:00-11:30 Hot Sauce Band (Classic Rock/Country)Sponsor:Ponchatoula Chamber of Commerce
12:00-1:30 Southern Image (Classic Rock) Sponsor:Compass Career College
1:45-2:45 Southern Connection (Hard Southern Blues Rock)
3:00-4:00 Moonstone (Classic Blues/Rock)Sponsor:Kidsworld Daycare & ELC
4:15-5:15 Holmes Brothers (Classic Blues/Rock)
5:30-7:00 Stone Mother (Classic Rock) Sponsor:Laporte Sehrt Romig & Hand, CPA

 

  City Hall Stage (in front of City Hall on NW Railroad Avenue)
10:00-11:00  
11:15-12:15 Five Star Fiasco (College Rock/Alternative)
12:30-1:30 Redhouse w/ Special Guests -David Mondebello (Funky N.O. Groove) Sponsor:Michelle Aycock
1:45-2:45 Old Cold Lesson (Classic Rock)
3:00-4:00 Doxx Roxx (Classic Rock)
4:15-5:15 Christian Serpas & Ghost Town (Rock-a-Billy)
5:30-7:00 Honky Tonk Disciples (Hard Blues/Rock)

 

  Country Market Stage (behind the Country Market on NE Railroad Avenue)
10:00-10:30 Gwen Rollins Children's Choir (Variety)
10:45-12:00 Headlock (Hard Rock)
12:15-1:30 The Way Christian Center Group (Christian Rock)
1:45-2:45 Mind The Gap (80's-90's Progressive Classic Rock)
3:00-4:00 Gene Lipps & The Little Bigger Band (Hard Rocking Blues)
4:15-5:15 Strawberry Preserves (Classic Rock)
5:30-7:00 James Bass w/ Special Guests (Classic Hard Rocking Blues)

 

  Ponchatoula Pub Stage (Inside the Ponchatoula Pub on Pine Street)
12:00-1:00 Macy Rivet (Rocking Blues)
1:05-1:30 Amanda Sanchez
1:30-2:00 Brittany Jenkins
2:00-2:30 Christina Rusca
2:30-3:30 Blues Jam-Bring your own instrument and Jam at the Jam!!!!!!
4:00-6:00 Ace & The Night Ducks (Electric Blues)

 

  Speakeasy Indoor Stage (inside The Speakeasy Restaurant on NW Railroad Ave.)
11:00-11:50 Charles Robert Miller (Piano Soloist-Variety)
12:00-1:00 Classic Quartet (Guitar Ensemble)
1:15-2:15 Frank Caronna (Country Singer/Songwriter)
2:30-3:15 Karen Grant (Jazz & Blues Christian)
3:30-4:30 Chris Broussard and Truman Holland (Classic Rock)
4:45-5:45 Todd O'Neil and Friends (Country Rock)
6:00-7:00 Louisiana Code Blue Band (Rock/Blues/Pop/Acoustic)

 

  Speakeasy Outdoor Stage (The Speakeasy Patio on NW Railroad Avenue)
12:00-1:15 Richard Beyl (Fun Blues & Party Time Music)
1:30-2:30 The Greg Talmage Band (Acoustic Pop Rock) Sponsor:Michelle Aycock
2:45-3:45 Will Vance (Singer/Songwriter Rock)
4:00-5:30 The Mike Berger Band (Alternative Rock)
5:45-7:00 The Porch Rockers (Zydeco/Bluegrass/Rockabilly) Sponsor:Dr. Eric Greiner

 

  Dance Stage (behind the Train on SE Railroad Avenue)
10:15-10:45

Movement & Dance Class Ages 3-8

10:45-11:15

Performance-A Touch of Class Dancers

11:15-11:45 Kindermusik with Whitney Deono Ages 3-8
12:00-12:30 Acro Classes Ages 3-8
12:30-1:00 Performance-A Touch of Class Dancers
1:00-1:30 Kindermusik with Whitney Deono Ages 3-8
1:30-2:00 Performance-A Touch of Class Dancers
2:00-2:30 Hip Hop Class-All Ages
2:30-3:00 Performance-A Touch of Class Dancers
3:00-3:30 Ballerina Dress Up Class
3:30-4:15 Performance

 2007 Festival Map

"Strawberry Beat" was written and recorded by Dr. Ted J. Hudspeth & the MD's and is featured on the second Strawberry Jam Compilation CD entitled "Funky Jambalaya".  Pick up your copy at the Information Booth at "The Jam".

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