As many of us know, John’s Seafood has been a community favorite for about 35 years. Maria and Miguel Andonie bought the establishment 17 years ago, but the family had to temporarily pause operations last year to focus on matters dear to their hearts. Two months ago, they brought the restaurant back online during a quiet transition.
Algiers Economic Development Foundation Announces Line-Up for 2011 Wednesdays on the Point Summer Concert Series The Algiers Economic Development Foundation (AEDF) today announced its schedule for the fourth annual Wednesdays on the Point Summer Riverfront Concert Series. The 8-week series will take place every Wednesday beginning June 22 and running through August 10. Concerts [...]
Wednesdays on the Point Series – July 20 Presented by the Algiers Economic Development Foundation with Higher Heights Reggae & Flow Tribe Concert will be held at the foot of the ferry terminal in historic Algiers Point and begin at 6pm and end at 9pm. Monday, July 4 6:00-9:00 p.m. Sponsored by:
E Company & Irvin Mayfield Present “Purple Disrespect” at Wednesday on the Point on July 27
On Saturday, October 30, 2010, community leaders, business leaders, elected officials and Algiers residents participated in Algiers Economic Development Foundation’s (AEDF) Education Summit 2010 at Holy Cross College in Algiers. Organized to educate and inform the public about the current and future state of education in Algiers, the summit brought a diverse and engaged crowd [...]
The Algiers Economic Development Foundation (AEDF) has plenty of good things to share when it comes to the exciting new project, Federal City. The three-phase, multi-million dollar development will bring jobs, generate income and offer services to both military and civilian residents of Algiers. “Jobs are essential to building a thriving community. The Federal City project [...]
Looking for romance? Head to Honolulu. But if you are single, like live music, boutique hotels and want a wild weekend, New Orleans is the city to visit. In its latest survey of America’s favorite cities Travel and Leisure magazine asked readers to pick the best places for everything from the most attractive, intelligent, stylish [...]
Construction has started on a $19 million retail center and parking garage at the Federal City site in Algiers, marking the first bricks-and-mortar project at the installation outside the Marine Corps compound, officials said Thursday, Ground was broken Thursday for the next phase of the project. The center will provide 1,100 parking spaces and space [...]
After reports last week that United Churches of Algiers’ food bank had to close because its shelves were bare collection boxes will be placed in businesses around Algiers Point, and there will be a collection box at all remaining Wednesdays on the Point free summer concerts to collect food.
New Orleans CityBusiness May 27, 2010 If Louisiana is Hollywood South and New Orleans is its capital, then Algiers Point is the crown jewel. At least that’s how Christopher Kane, president of the Algiers Economic Development Foundation, sees it. Since the beginning of the year, 13 major productions each with budgets exceeding $300,000
