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9th ANNUAL VOODOOFEST  IS ON!

 

Please join us for VOODOOFEST 2007
FREE ADMISSION

When? Halloween

October 31, 2007   1 pm  – 7 PM 

Closing Ancestral Healing Ritual at 7 PM

Where? Voodoo Authentica of New Orleans Cultural Center & Collection

612 rue Dumaine

Why? VOODOOFEST’s primary goals are to honor the Ancestors, educate the public about this widely misunderstood religion & to preserve and celebrate the unique Spiritual & Cultural Heritage of New Orleans.


Click here for
VOODOOFEST 2007 Events Schedule

 

 

This year’s Fest Focus:

We will ask the Ancestors to assist us with the healing of our beloved city of New Orleans, it's residents and all other affected areas.  We will thank the Ancestors for our lives and for gracing us with the strength to survive and the will to rebuild. 

Activities All Day:

Educational Activities All Day:

Educational & Cultural Presentations, Book signings, Practitioner-Made Potion Oils & Gris Gris Bags, Over 100 varieties of locally handmade Voodoo Dolls & Crafts, Spiritual Work & Consultations, New Orleans, African & Haitian Art, Free Refreshments and more. Ancestral Healing Ritual at 7 PM
Presenters will include New Orleans’ own Voodoo Priest Elmer T. Glover, Marie Laveau researcher Dr. Ina Fandrich, world renown percussionist Luther Gray of Bamboula 2000, Amzie Zardox & Spiritland and more…

We appreciate your support and hope to see you there!
Thanks & Blessings,
Brandi C. Kelley
VOODOOFEST Producer - 504.324.1061

P.S.: Don't forget to pick up your collectable VOODOOFEST 2007 Poster! This year's poster promises to be a memorable addition to the collection. Every sale helps to support VOODOOFEST and to keep it FREE of charge!

More Info email info@voodooshop.com

VOODOOFEST: EVENT HISTORY & OVERVIEW

VOODOOFEST 2007 EVENTS SCHEDULE:

1 PM: OPENING CEREMONY with Haitian Vodou Priestess, Mama Lola, New Orleans own Voodoo Priest, Elmer T. Glover, and the Amazing Amzie Zardox & Spiritwalker!

2 PM: Acclaimed author, academic & Vodou Practitioner, Dr. Ina Fandrich, speaks about the life & times of our Great Ancestor, Mam'zelle Marie Laveau - from her colorful history to her modern day place as an active "New Orleans Lwa" who is called upon daily for assistance. Dr. Fandrich will sign copies of her insightful book, "The Mysterious Voodoo Queen, Marie Laveaux"

3:30 PM: Haitian-initiated New Orleans Voodoo Priest Elmer T. Glover speaks about the evolution of "New Orleans American Voodoo" into a valid practice in its own right. Discussion will include practical information on the use of dolls, potions, gris gris bags & candles as ritual magick tools.

4:30 PM: Internationally renowned musician & historian, Sunpie, talks about how the Lwa (Vodou Spirits) have influenced his music and also explains the historical roots of many of New Orleans' unique cultural traditions & euphemisms.

5:30 PM: World famous local musician & practitioner, Coco Robicheaux, will perform musical selections & discuss the importance of Spirituality & its influence on him and his unique musical style.

6:15 PM: BRING YOUR DRUMS FOR AFRICAN DRUMMING 101! Award winning percussionist, Luther Gray, of Bamboula 2000 discusses the African roots of our locally beloved rhythmic music and dance. Everyone will participate & learn a few basic rhythms.

7 PM: CLOSING ANCESTRAL RITUAL with Haitian Vodou Priestess, Mama Lola, New Orleans own Voodoo Priest, Elmer T. Glover, World Famous percussionist Luther Gray, of the award winning Bamboula 2000, New Orleans favorite wildcat, artist & musician Amzie Adams & his wonderful band Spiritwalker and the Voodoo Authentica Ritual Troupe!

Admission to VOODOOFEST is FREE.
Your donations help us to keep it free and are GREATLY appreciated, so please give what you feel. Thanks so much for your support - see y'all there!

Blessings,
Brandi C. Kelley
Voodoo Authentica of New Orleans Cultural Center & Collection
504.522.2111 
www.voodoofest.com
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Voodoo Authentica Cultural Center & Collection has reopened post Katrina/Rita! We're located in the heart of the historic New Orleans French Quarter at 612 rue Dumaine. Our current hours of operation are 11 AM - 7 PM Thursday - Monday. We look forward to meeting you and hope to see ya'll in the Quarter soon!

Our FREE annual festival, VOODOOFEST, happens every Halloween, October 31st. It's a day & evening full of educational presentations, cultural entertainment & reverent Ancestral rituals. This year's "Fest focus" will be on honoring the Ancestors and requesting their assistance with the healing of our beloved city & it's residents. Hope to see you there.
 
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