Open Bar with the price of admission
Open Bar with the price of admission:
$15 gets you admission to all music and other performances, as well as open bar from 8pm-4am, (Must be at least 21 with valid ID to enter). Other actitivites, services (such as food) and shwag may have other charges. CASH ONLY at the event, please.
CASH ONLY at the event, please.
Music
With so much great music in New Orleans, we couldn’t narrow it down…so we arranged three separate venues for music at Anba Dlo! There is something for everyone, something for every mood.
The Live Music Stage welcomes Stanton Moore with James Singleton, a Surprise Mystery Guest,
Coco Robichaux, 101 Runners, Felice Guimont, Chuck Perkins and The Voices of the Big Easy.
The Trance/Spiritual Sacred Music Room will feature performances by
Michael Skinkus and Moyuba, a mix of sacred Santeria and Jazz,
Sean Johnson and The Wild Lotus Band sharing ecstatic kirtan yoga chant grooves and Kora Konnection
morikebakoragriot.tripod.com a sumptuous blend of African kora music with jazz improvisation.
Underground Dance Groove will be provided by Karmic Foundation DJs
Caleb Law a former House of Blues Friday night favorite; popular local DJ
Frenzi; and
Tom Harvey, Karmic Foundation’s founder who has performed at The Audubon Hotel, Twi RoPa, Voodoo Music Fest and many other venues.
New Orleans Faculty Collective Art Exhibit:
The New Orleans Healing Center is honored to bring together, for the first time, an exhibition of the work of the city's art faculty. The Faculty Collective Art exhibition, featuring the work of 50 local university art faculty members, celebrates the remarkable art teaching at the universities and colleges of New Orleans. The unfolding efflorescence of art in the city, especially over the last decade, is the glorious result of the vision, intelligence and teaching skills of these creative and committed artists. The show opens as part of the Anba Dlo Festival and runs through December 12
Parade
The Radical Faeries will lead a water-creature themed parade from Markey Park to Anba Dlo. Click here for more information
Costume Contest
Be at the main stage at 10pm for costume judging! Be creative and may the best costume win!
Fire dancers and acrobats
Anba Dlo will showcase award winning fire dancers, performers and acrobats from around the country, including Les Rogers and Marion Ette, Perizada and her drummer Loko, Minnesota Gypsy Fire Dancers and Combustivale with Jessica, Reecy and Andy.
Psychic readers
More Information coming Soon
Raffle and Silent Auction:
The raffle features many wonderful items and services; more information coming
soon! The Silent Auction features creative and one of a kind work from talented
artisans. More items coming soon! Some beautiful hand carved jewelry by Grady
Smith, Creek Carver Studio
http://www.creekcarver.com
Arts and crafts bazaar
Lorien Bales, Director of the Arts and Crafts Bazaar of the New Orleans Healing Center, has gathered together some of the most talented artisans from the St Claude/St Roch, Marigny, Treme, Bywater, and 9th Ward neighborhoods in an exotic, Moroccan style bazaar.
Live painting and body painting
More Information coming soon
Organic cuisine provided by local restaurateurs and chefs
More Information coming soon
Sculpture
"Spoken word artist,
Moose, will lead an incantation to the
Spirit of Water"
As we approach the event, the list of performers and
activates continues to evolve, so be sure to check back!
FAQ's
How do I buy tickets and merchandise?
How do I get to Anba Dlo?
Click here for map
The event is at 2372 St. Claude Avenue, New Orleans.
This is the historic Universal Furniture Building at the intersection
of St.Claude and St. Roch in the Bywater neighborhood.
Where should I stay in New Orleans?
There are lots of wonderful hotels and B&Bs in New Orleans to choose from. HRI Properties is pleased to extend a discounted room rate for Anba Dlo attendees of $95.00 a night for one or two adults, plus tax. This room guestroom rate will be available until October 9th; or while availability lasts. All festival attendees have to do is call the toll free number and say they want the Anba Dlo Festival special group rate. A credit card will be required to reserve room with a 72 hour cancel policy. Attendees have their choice of three hotels:
1. Chateau Bourbon, A Wyndham Historic Hotel, New Orleans, Louisiana: 251 guestrooms with King or Two Queen Beds, IN THE FRENCH QUARTER, Enormous oversized guestrooms with either exterior or courtyard view, Business Center, Workout Room, Red Fish Grill Restaurant and room service available. (Formerly the Chateau Sonesta) THIS IS THE PLACE TO HONEYMOON AND FOR DESTINATION WEDDINGS!
www.wyndhamchateaubourbon.com. Reservations: 888-404-6875
2. Hilton Garden Inn French Quarter/CBD, New Orleans, Louisiana: 155 guestrooms, hotel begins on 11th - 18th floor of building, two blocks to Bourbon Street, Full Service hotel, 18th floor rooftop swimming pool and lanai, hugely oversized guestrooms with either King or Two Queen Beds, free wireless and Weekday newspaper, business center, Workout Room & Great American Grill serving 3 meals a day:
www.neworleansconventioncenter.hgi.com. Reservations: 877-782-9444
3. Hilton Garden Inn Convention Center, New Orleans, Louisiana: 284 guestrooms, 7 story hotel opened October 2000. One block to the Convention Center, World War Two Museum, Children's Museum. Rooms have King or Two Queen beds, free wireless and Weekday newspaper, business center, workout room & outdoor heated pool/hot tub, Great American Grill serving 3 meals a day.
www.neworleansfrenchquartercbd.hgi.com. Reservations: 877-782-9444
How can I be in the parade?What is the route?
Be at Markey Park at 6pm! Or, join the parade at one of the stops. Water and Water-creature themed costumes are suggested.
Where can I park?
Parking is available on the street.
Is this a 21+ event?
Yes, please bring valid ID.
Is this event handicap accessible?
Yes.
What is the purpose of this event?
First of all, to bring the community together for a fun Halloween extravaganza!
La Source Ancienne and New Orleans Hope and Heritage are hosting this event to
bring attention, awareness and support for
The New Orleans Healing Center (which is donating the use of its venue) and to the St Claude/St Roch, Marigny, Bywater and Upper 9th neighborhoods.
Healing the cultural infrastructure of such neighborhoods as the St Claude/St Roch and Upper Ninth Ward is an essential component of our mission. Anba Dlo draws the community together and helps generate income for the neighborhood and many local performers. This event will bring public awareness to the potential of St Claude Avenue and its surrounding community. It will highlight revitalization and healing and herald economic opportunities, which honor the community’s unique and diverse heritage. There is something happening here that is developing out of pride and recognition of our greatest resources: our people and our culture.
The 2nd Annual Anba Dlo is a collaboration of the Departments of The New Orleans Healing Center, including Wild Lotus Yoga, The New Orleans Food Coop, Nola Solar, The Arts and Crafts Bazaar, The Retail Boutiques, The Performance Hall/Community Space/Theater in the Round, The Healing Arts Center, The Full Circle Women's Collective, the Street University, The 5th District Police Precinct, health food restaurant, hydroponic garden, Spiritual Center, childcare, together with the local Radical Faeries, the 50 artists of The Faculty Collective Art Exhibit,100 local musicians, acrobats, dancers, 100 volunteers, local chefs, local crafts persons, local business people, filmmakers, writers, and La Source Ancienne Ounfo, Inc, a 501(c)3 public charity.
The 2nd Annual Anba Dlo is sponsored by Abita Beer, Glazer's Family of Companies, The French Market Foundation, Marlin N. Gusman, and the Criminal Sheriff's Office.
Who can I contact if I have other questions?
New Orleans Healing Center’s
Second
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