New Old Time Chautauqua

April 18-23, 2006

Photo of Chautauqua Group on Jambalaya Tour
Jambalaya Tour Group, April, 2006
Photo by: Michelle Bates

New Old Time Chautauqua's Mission focuses on building community. One way we do this is by interacting with diverse communities, particularly in under-served areas.

In this light, we are proud to be a part of the grassroots efforts helping those who have been affected by Hurricane Katrina.

In late April of 2006, marvelous artists* from all over the U.S. presented free Vaudeville Shows and Workshops for Hurricane Survivors and Relief Workers in New Orleans and Mississippi - done for the enjoyment of children, adults, firemen, national guardsmen, local officials, the homeless - anyone and everyone who wanted to share in some laughter and fun.

There is still an incredible amount of work to be done in the Gulf Region - gutting and repairing homes, clearing debris, distributing food, clothing and supplies, preparing meals, etc. When not performing, Chautauquans worked with relief agencies, helping wherever help was needed, doing whatever needed to be done.

Here are links to information about the tour:

Jambalaya Tour Journal
by Heather Weihl
Photos by Michelle Bates

YES Magazine Tour Blog
by Barbara Sehr
(Click on this link, then scroll down to late-April)

MSNBC Commentary
by Steve Harper
(Click on this link, then scroll down)

Jambalaya Tour Schedule
April 18 - 23, 2006

Jambalaya Tour Photos
Lots of photos by Michelle Bates

* "And just who were the marvelous artists on this tour?" I hear you ask... As it happens, they were:

The Flying Karamazov Brothers • Faith Petric • Nanda • Artis the Spoonman • Magical Mystical Michael • Joey Pipia • Kevin Murphy • Dusty Rodz and her Handsome Cowboy • Haute Trash Fashions • Jan Luby • Harry Levine • Gina Leishman • Noodlini and Jr. Noodlini • Tim Furst • Petra • The Fighting Instruments of Karma Marching Chamber Band/Orchestra

"It will be the breath of fresh air we all need, something to really enjoy and get lost in - the fun of just being"
       — Mike Cuevas,
            Director of Cultural Affairs,
            Bay St. Louis, MS
            December, 2005

* THANK YOU * THANK YOU * THANK YOU *

It took the generosity and kindness of many to make the Jambalaya Vaudeville Tour possible and we thank each and every one of you from the bottoms of our hearts.

Our Sponsors:
Oregon Country Fair * Rex Foundation* Fresenius Medical Care * Port Townsend-Bay St. Louis Sister City Project * Moore Friends of Mississippi * Port Townsend Friends of the Arts

Our Business friends:
Springfield Creamery * Barnum Lodge Independent Order of Oddfellows * Haven Boatworks * Hinds Victorian Guest House * Palouse Boatworks * Port Townsend Chiropractic Center * Festivals Directory * Gateway Controls, Inc * Uptown Dental Clinic * Artisans on Taylor * The Food Co-op * Heliotrope Mirthful Baking * Sirens * The Sharp Guy * Holly's Flowers * Port Townsend Digital * Key City Fish Market * The Candle Store * Collinwood Farms * Lil this Lil' that/North Beach Catering * Mirabelle Catering * Lehani's * Dos Okies * Pane d'Amore Bakery * Provisions * Sunrise Coffee * Nash's Organic Produce * The Ajax Café * Safeway * Victoria House * Lighthouse Coffee * Upstage Theatre & Restaurant

Our many friends and family members who helped support the Jambalaya Tour

And, of course, our many volunteers...

To you all we say, "FANTASTICO!"