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FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 27th, 2014
Contact: Lesley Cuicchi, AEDF
(504) 362.6436
info@algierseconomic.com
THE 2014 “WEDNESDAYS ON THE POINT” - 8 WEEK SUMMER
RIVERFRONT CONCERT SERIES ANNOUNCES TALENT LINEUP AND EXTENTION OF FERRY
HOURS
NEW ORLEANS - The Algiers Economic Development
Foundation (AEDF) has officially released the 2014 Wednesdays on the
Point (WOTP) Artist Line-Up. Local favorites such as Bag of Donuts,
Amanda Shaw, Little Freddie King, The Soul Rebels and GNO, Inc. President
& CEO Michael Hecht (DJ El Camino) will also grace the crowd. A total
of 16 Artist and DJ’s can be seen during the 8 Week Concert Series. A
full talent line-up can be found at: www.wednesdaysonthepoint.com.
“Wednesdays on the Point”,
will take place every Wednesday from July 9th through August 27th.
Now in its 7th year, the 8 Week Riverfront Concert Series is Algiers’
most anticipated signature event, providing live music, food and
libations. In 2013, the event played host to more than 20,000 attendees. Community
champions and returning lead sponsors include, First NBC Bank &
Southern Eagle.
Wednesdays on the Point is
an important component in driving visitors to Algiers. It gives local
vendors an opportunity to showcase their products and services to a diverse
local, national and international audience. “We are ecstatic about the
recent announcement regarding extended ferry hours until 10:00PM
beginning July 21st,” said Derrick Martin, Executive Director of Algiers
Economic Development Foundation. “As a community, we are working with the
RTA to extend the hours for July 9th & 16th, which are the first two
concert dates.”
The 2014 Event Producer is
Gerald Duhon, Jr., whose resume includes past leadership roles in YLC’s
“Wednesdays at the Square” and Second Harvest Food Bank’s “Harvest the
Music.”
Algiers Economic
Development Foundation is a nonprofit organization with a focus on
economic development specifically for the Algiers community. The mission
of AEDF is build a sustainable, business friendly environment that grows
investments and jobs in Westbank New Orleans through advocacy, marketing
and business development, recruitment and retention.
WHAT: AEDF’s “Wednesdays on the Point”
Riverfront Concert Series
WHEN: Every Wednesday from 5:30-8:30PM
July 9th- August 27th
WHERE: Algiers Point Riverfront at 200
Morgan Street, Algiers, LA 70114, near the Algiers Ferry Landing.
For additional information
please visit www.algierseconoimc.com,
www.wednesdaysonthepoint.com
or contact AEDF at 504 362.6436. Emails can be sent to info@algierseconomic.com
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