|
  New Orleans, USA - The International Arts Festival (IAF)
presents a stellar line up featuring:
Akon,
Common
Doug
E Fresh,
Slick Rick,
Maxi Priest,
Morgan Heritage, the International Garifuna Band,
Tito Puente Jr,
Neutral Sisters,
Ski Johnson,
Wild Magnolias
Bamboula 2000 and Early Brooks Jr.
The IAF is
New Orleans 3rd oldest and longest running event in Marconi
Meadows and only World Music festival in New Orleans, Louisiana. It’s a division of
the International Arts Foundation, a non-profit 501c organization
founded by New Orleans native Ernest D. Kelly. Visit the marketplace and shop
for arts & crafts, music and a variety of cultural gifts. The IAF upholds its
reputation for having the most delicious international foods.
General
admission $25. Two day passes are available for $65. Doors open at 12noon. The
IAF offers air, hotel, ground transportation and admission packages through
World Tours and Travel.
The
International Arts Festival (IAF) welcomes TV channel UPN 54 as they
celebrate their 10th anniversary in New Orleans. The festival has
always reached out to the community promoting unity among all people. "It’s a
natural synergy with UPN as their programming reaches a culturally diverse
audience." UPN’s Warren Bell hosts on Saturday June 11th live
at Marconi Meadows (City Park) while the festival is featured on UPN 54 from 9am
- 5pm. The on site party kicks off with lots of fun including giveaways, product
sampling, prizes, surprises and much more every hour on the hour.
Music has always
been a motivation for spreading messages of hope, love and peace. Observing its
theme of Live the Peace – Feel the Fun IAF launches five days of
motivation beginning on Tuesday June 7th through Sunday
June 12th 2005.
“The festival is
honored to have UPN celebrate as the IAF marks 19 years of commitment to
unifying a more peaceful state of mind for mankind. We welcome UPN on board.
It’s a great partnership that we hope to have for many, many years.” states
Damon Batiste, Marketing Director; International Arts Festival.
 “It’s our 10th
year in New Orleans and we want to take the celebration to the people. We want
to include our viewers, family and friends. Saturday is the actual anniversary
date. We are partnering with the International Arts Festival through marketing
programs to help draw attention to the festival and to our celebration.” states
Kyle Claude, Creative Services Director of UPN 54. [Photos: 1 -
Morgan Heritage, 2 - International Garifuna Band]
|
