Please help us learn more about our readers and ways that we can make our website and paper better by taking our online survey.   As an added incentive- one lucky survey taker will win a 3 night stay on the Gulf Coast.  As always thank you for reading Gambit Weekly, bestofneworleans.com and the blogofneworleans.com.  21 questions will take less than five minutes.  Good Luck!

Last night at Tipitina’s, The Idea Village launched 504wards $100,000 Business Competition for entrepreneurs with business ideas that retain and engage the 23-35 year old demographic in New Orleans.   Visit 504ward.com for the details and rules on how to enter and make that $100,000 yours.   The deadline for the competition is Thursday, December 4, 2008.  

One of my favorite signs of revitalization in New Orleans in the past three years is the abundance of art, crafts and farmers markets that have developed all over the city to bring neighbors closer together.  

The Broad Street Bazaar joins the market game this Saturday from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm and will be located at the corner of Broad and Bienville (in the Roberts parking lot).   Read the rest of this entry »

Mark your fall sports calendar- the season opener for the Big Easy Roller Girls is October 11, 2008 at the UNO Human Performance Center. Party early with these tough ladies Saturday night (Sept. 27) at the Big Easy Rollergirls’ 2009 Pinup Calendar Release & Dance Party at the Old New Orleans Rum Factory.  The festivities will start at 9- $20 includes all you can drink rum and beer.  I am guessing these girls may throw a rough, rowdy and not to be missed party.

If an economic bailout decision is not reached by tomorrow- McCain may not show up in Oxford- but if you have your personal economic situation in order and can buy a drink, you are still encouraged to stop by Le Phare, 523 Gravier St. to show your support for your candidate.
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Last years event was a huge success and Week One is already filled- The St. Bernard Project and The Women’s Leadership Council of United Way are still looking for a few good women to participate in Womens’ Rebuild Week in St. Bernard Parish from October 13-18.
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From the Louisiana SPCA: 

The Louisiana SPCA is currently handling animal emergency and animal rescue calls ONLY.  To report an animal emergency or an animal needing rescue please contact the Louisiana SPCA at 504-368-5191 ext. 100 or contact the Louisiana SPCA by email at info@la-spca.org.  Because the shelter is located in Algiers, which is still impacted by power outages, the Louisiana SPCA is currently not open to the public but we will resume our regular operations as soon as possible.

The LA/SPCA is also alerting New Orleans residents that several unauthorized animal groups have entered New Orleans to go onto citizens’ properties to remove animals, presenting themselves as animal rescuers.  Please be aware that the Louisiana SPCA is the only organization in Orleans Parish authorized to respond to animal rescue calls and to respond to animal emergencies. 

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Finding coffee this morning and dinner last night still proved to be a challenge as large segments of New Orleans are still without power and services.  Luckily the Rue on Oak and Carrolton gave me a java buzz this morning, and Byblos on Magazine St., gave me a hummus fix upon returning home.  Please help your fellow citizens and share your knowledge regarding open eateries, shops and services on this post. 

Where are you getting the nutritional and vehicle fuel to keep you going? 
Are you open for business?
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Because of the holiday weekend, Gambit Weekly will go to press early this week and the papers will hit the streets on Saturday! In keeping with the spirit of this “Going Green” issue, ride your bike to your favorite Gambit distribution point and read about other ways to help the environment. The weather on Saturday is supposed to be sunny, with a high of 93 and low of 80 (Maybe a cool breeze will be coming in?)

The Best of New Orleans 2008 results are online now!  What do you think of this year’s winners?