Jefferson Parish Council To Issue Proclamation

On behalf of the Jefferson Parish Council, Councilman Chris Roberts will present Jep with a proclamation in honor of his composition, "Our Home, Louisiana".  The ceremony will take place in the Council Chambers in Gretna on June 28, 2006 at 9:30 AM.  Thanks to Councilman Roberts, and to the entire Council, for recognizing Jep with this honor.

Update on Friday, July 7, 2006 at 10:25AM by Admin 1

Here's a photo from the presentation ceremony.

Victory Ball at D-Day Museum, June 3, 2006

Jep has been invited to perform at the National World War II Museum's Victory Ball. The event takes place on June 3, 2006. Honorary Co-Chair and Guest, General Colin L. Powell will be in attendance. For more information regarding this event, please contact Karen Louise Crain at karencrain@ddaymuseum.org.

Update on Friday, June 30, 2006 at 09:19AM by Admin 1

The D Day Museum gala was a resounding success.  Pics from the evening are available here.

Update on Friday, July 7, 2006 at 10:19AM by Admin 1

Times Picayune's Social Commentator Nell Nolan has the who's who, who's wearing what skinny here.

Katrina art: An eclectic mix of creative expression

Nick Marino, of the Atlanta Journal Constitution, has a story about artist responses to Katrina.  He interviewed Jep at the Bon Temps Cafe in New Orleans.

Performance at Tad Gormley Stadium for Women Of The Storm

On June 1, 2006, Jep will be at Tad Gormley Stadium, performing as part of a Women Of The Storm ceremony.  The ceremony coincides with the official start of the 2006 hurricane season.

Rebirth: People, Places, and Culture in New Orleans

On May 31, 2006, Jep will perform for the National Trust For Historic Preservation Conference, to be held at Tulane University.  The conference will be held on Tulane’s campus from May 30th through June 1st, 2006.