Bonfire Press Release
For Immediate Release: Dec. 30, 2009 Contact: Virginia Blanque (504) 416-1429 Who knew that the New Year’s Baby had elves? The Mid-City Bonfire was saved, a decades old tradition which city officials had threaten to quash this year, after a small band of Mid-Citizens dedicated themselves to finding a solution the city would approve. The [...]
Bonfire Update
The City of New Orleans has approved the bonfire and both citizens and businesses have volunteered to make this event safe and enjoyable for everyone. MCNO is not the official sponsor of this event, but we will post details here the morning of December 31 (or sooner if possible).
New Year's Eve Bonfire
MCNO has been informed that the City of New Orleans is taking steps to prevent the New Year’s Eve Bonfire (typically in the 4200 Block of Orleans Avenue), due to the risk to public safety and violation of a number of City codes. An informational session will be jointly hosted by NOPD, NOFD, and Parks [...]
Streetscape Project Meeting for Tulane Ave. at Jeff Davis
There will be a City of New Orleans Office of Recovery and Development public meeting with Mid-City community residents regarding the Tulane Ave. @ Jeff. Davis streetscape project. On Thursday December 11, 2008 at 6:30pm – 8:00pm at the First United Methodist Church, 3401 Canal Street (Canal at Jeff. Davis) Minister Shaun Davis, Pastor. Lavon [...]
Seeking 2009 Board Members
The next MCNO Monthly Membership Meeting is on Monday, December 1st. Two big items on the agenda include: 1) ELECTIONS!!! Several board positions are open for the 2009-2010 term. We hope to welcome new faces and fresh ideas! Please see below for additional info. 2) POT LUCK!!! Just like last year, come one, come all, [...]
Security District Meeting
The next Mid-City Security District meeting is scheduled for this Wednesday, 11/17/2008 at 7:30 PM. The meeting will be at the new Old City Building Center at 341 N. Hennessey St. This meeting is open to the public and we encourage participation! The agenda includes, but not limited to: Creation of a resolution for an [...]
Bienville Square
ATTENTION NEIGHBORS: The Mid-City Neighborhood Organization Requests Your Attendance at a Public Meeting MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 6:30 PM Grace Episcopal Church (3700 Canal St.) To Give Input on a Proposed, 54-Unit, Mixed-Income Housing Development that is funded largely with public grants and tax incentives. It Will Front on Bienville Street and Be Bounded By N. [...]
2 Under 40
Two Mid-City stalwarts are featured in Gambit’s annual 40 Under 40.
Planning District Meeting Round 1
The Planning District 4 (Mid City) Round 1 Meeting for the new Master Plan will take place as scheduled. All residents should attend and speak their minds about their vision for New Orleans’ next 20 years. This is plan will be a working document, not a visionary but currently unrealistic description like so many previous [...]
Green Costume Party
The Old City Building Center will be holding its first “Fun Raiser”, Green Costume Party, at our new location: 341 N. Hennessey Street (corner of Conti St.), November 1st from 7-10pm. Tickets can be purchased at the building Monday through Friday or on-line at mcno.org/ocbc. $25.00 per person / $40.00 a couple in advance. We [...]
