WHO: The ReUse District
WHEN: Saturday May 15th, 2010
WHAT: The ReUse District will host ReFest, an all-day festival promoting creative reuse in New Orleans. From 10am to 5pm, members of The ReUse District will host workshops with reused materials. Workshops include a reuse carpentry workshop at The Green Project, a mural workshop at Trouser House, a book art workshop at Beth’s Books, reused t-shirt printing workshop with Dr. Bob Art, and a bike repair and bike art workshop at R.U.B.A.R.B. From 5pm to 6:30pm, Charitable Film Network will lead a film screening on “The Story of Stuff” followed by a panel discussion with representatives from The Green Project, Rebuilding Together New Orleans, and Trouser House. From 7:30 to 10pm, Jon Cleary, Mohican Scouts, and Slow Danger Brass Band will perform at The Green Project’s Green Room, constructed from recycled materials. From 9:30pm to 2am, Mimi’s in the Marigny, Hi-Ho Lounge, Saturn Bar, and The Mother-In-Law Lounge will give discounts to all customers who present a reusable cup.
ReFest represents the launching of The ReUse District. The ReUse District is a collaboration between reuse nonprofits, businesses, and community organizations who aim to increase the appreciation and accessibility of reused materials in the 7th Ward, Bywater, Maringy, St. Claude, and St. Roch neighborhoods of New Orleans. The ReUse District currently has 23 members and is spearheaded by The Green Project, Marigny Green, New Orleans Habitat for Humanity ReStore, Preservation Resource Center, Rebuilding Together New Orleans, and St. Claude Main Street. Functioning similarly to an “arts district,” The ReUse District is the first of its kind in the nation. Member organizations range from reused building supply stores to used clothing stores to an urban farm constructed entirely of reclaimed materials. The ReUse District firmly believes that just because New Orleans does not have a municipal recycling program does not mean that neighborhoods, organizations, and individuals cannot recycle in their own way through reuse. More information about The ReUse District can be found atwww.thereusedistrict.org.
Current members of The ReUse District include:
Bargain Center
Beth’s Books
Dr. Bob Art
Elysian Fleas
FAB/ Faubourg Marigny Art and Books
The Green Project
Marigny Green
New Orleans Habitat for Humanity ReStore
Plan B/ New Orleans Community Bike Shop
Preservation Resource Center
Quaking Aspen Cabinets
Rebuild Source Warehouse Resource Center
Rebuilding Together New Orleans
Recycle for the Arts
Rick Fifield, Architect
R.U.B.A.R.B.
Rusty Pelican Art
St. Claude Avenue Main Street
St. Claude Community Hardware
Tete’s Tire Repair Shop
Thrift Center
Trouser House
Wilson Bourg Lumber and Building Supply Inc.
Current sponsors of ReFest include:
A-Okay Men’s Gear
Antenna Gallery
Beth’s BooksBuild Source
Bywater Neighborhood Association
Buffalo Exchange
Charitable Film Network
Dr. Bob Art
Elysian Fleas
Faubourg Marigny Improvement Association
Giant Octopus
The Green Project
Hi-Ho Lounge
Marigny Green
Mimi’s in the Marigny
The Mother-In-Law Lounge
National Art and Hobby
New Orleans Habitat for Humanity Restore
New Orleans Rum
Phoenix Recycling
Preservation Resource Center
Orleans Parish Community District
Rebuilding Together New Orleans
R.U.B.A.R.B.
Saturn Bar
Trouser House
For more information about ReFest and The ReUse District, please contact Beth Stelson,communication@thegreenproject.
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