An historic election approaches this November. From the pocked streets of Uptown down into the canyons of the CBD, City Council District B covers the spectrum of New Orleans life. As residents of this diverse territory, the People Say Project and Handsome Willy’s Bar want to hear from this year’s candidates and from our fellow citizens. And so we offer you this…
VOTE HANDSOME: The People Say Project Candidate Meet n’ Greets Handsome Willy’s Patio Bar & Lounge – 218 S. Robertson Street
Friday, Sept. 28th, 6pm: Eric Strachan @VoteEric
Friday, Oct. 5th, 6pm: Marlon Horton, aka 10th Ward Buck @buckforcouncil
Friday, Oct. 12th, 6pm: Dana Kaplan @danakNOLA
Kaplan playlist:
Fela Kuti – Water No Get No Enemy
10th Ward Buck – Eyes for You feat Kelz, Nut Da Kid and Partners in Crime
Beyonce – We like to Party
Slick Rick – Children’s Story
Jackson 5 – ABC
Michael Jackson – Pretty Young Thing
La Vida Es un Carnaval – Celia Cruz
Nas – My Generation (feat. Damian Marley, Lil Wayne & Joss Stone)
Rebirth – Cassanova
Soul Rebels Brass Band – Let Your Mind be Free
Friday, Oct. 19th, 6pm: LaToya Cantrell
Cantrell playlist
Independent Woman – Destiny’s Child
Fight the Power – Public Enemy
Imma Be – Black Eyed Peas
Each candidate will visit the city’s best Friday happy hour to tell you about themselves, then stick around to enjoy the festivities and meet the voters. The parties are free and Willy’s food and drink is so good. Come get down and enjoy your democracy as we suss out the future of District B in the greatest bar within its borders.
Here’s the Facebook invite. Hit us up at brian@thepeoplesayproject for more info.