Mark Your Calendars for ReFest

The ReUse District will be having it’s official all-day, kick-off on Saturday May 15th. The day will be filled with workshops, a film screening, live music, and pub crawl– all centered around reuse! The workshops are for all ages (but I wouldn't invite the kiddies to the bar…). Check out the schedule below for details. We hope you all will come out to this great event to show you support for The ReUse District and how important reuse and recycling is for New Orleans. Check out The ReUse District's facebook page or follow us on Twitter to keep up-to-date with any additions to this great day!

 

The ReUse District is a new collaboration between reuse nonprofits, small businesses, and community organizations in the 7^th Ward, Bywater, Marigny, St. Claude, and St. Roch neighborhoods. The ReUse District is spearheaded by The Green Project, Habitat for Humanity Restore, Preservation Resource Center, Rebuilding Together New Orleans, and St. Claude Main Street. Functioning much like an arts district, The ReUse District hopes to increase the appreciation of and accessibility to reused materials in our neighborhoods and all of New Orleans. Reuse is the most environmentally responsible form of recycling, and while the city has no formal municipal recycling program, it is still important to incorporate reuse into daily life. The ReUse District is the first of its kind in the nation and currently has 21 members. More information about The ReUse District's mission and members can be found at www.thereusedistrict.org.

ReFest Schedule

Pick up a schedule/ map for ReFest at any of the below locations on May 15th or at Bywater Art Market (Markey Park) from 10am-5pm.

10am-12pm- Reuse carpentry workshop with Tim Dean at The Green Project (2831 Marais St.)

11am-3p- Mural workshop at Trouser House (4105 St. Claude Ave.)

12pm-2pm- Beth’s Books book art workshop (2700 Chartres St.)

1pm-4pm- Dr. Bob reused t-shirt workshop at Dr. Bob Art Studio. DON'T FORGET YOUR OLD T-SHIRT TO DECORATE! (3027 Charters St.)

2pm-pm- R.U.B.A.R.B. bike tire repair and bike art workshop ( N. Tonti and Gallier St.)

5pm-6:30pm- Film Screening of “The Story of Stuff”  followed by panel discussion with Charitable Film Network at The Green Project. Panelists include Phyllis Jordan of The Green Project, Sean Vissar of Rebuilding Together New Orleans, Emily Morrison of Trouser House, and Jerald White of Charitable Film Network. (Antenna Gallery, 3161 Burgundy St.)

7:30pm-10pm- Live music at The Green Project's Green Room featuring JON CLEARY, MOHICAN SCOUTS, and SLOW DANGER BRASS BAND. Enjoy free NO Rum (2830 Royal St.) 

9:30pm-2am- Pub Crawl: 50% off draft beer at Mimi’s, 50% off draft beer at Hi-Ho Lounge, $3 mix drinks at The Mother-in-Law Lounge, and $3 mixed drinks at Saturn Bar IF YOU BRING A REUSABLE CUP!

We’ll be adding more great events, so check back for updates.

We want to especially thank all of the sponsors of ReFest: A-Okay Men's Gear, Antenna Gallery, Beth’s Books, Buffalo Exchange, Bywater Neighbrohood Association, Charitable Film Network, Dr. Bob Art, Faubourg Marigny Improvement Association, Giant Octopus,The Green Project,Hi-Ho Lounge, Lost Love Lounge, Mimi’s in the Marigny, The Mother-In-Law Lounge,National Art and Hobby, New Orleans Habitat for Humanity ReStore, Old New Orleans Rum, Orleans Parish Community District, Phoenix Recycling, Preservation Resource Center, Press Street, Rebuilding Together New Orleans, RUBARB, Saturn Bar, and Trouser House.