|
|
February 23, 2007
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact: Kathy Lowrey
Northshore Harbor Center
985-285-6393
klowrey@harborcenter.org
World Title Bout Held at Northshore Harbor Convention Center
When Ultimate Combat Fighting returns to the Northshore Harbor Convention Center on March 3, 2007 the stakes will be high for competitors as they enter the 22 foot steel cage. No Love Entertainment, one of the top producers of combat fighting will hold the eight man world title bout which will attract some of America’s top fighters. The world title bout will be the third action-packed competition produced at the convention center on the Northshore. “The first two were sell outs, with over one hundred waiting outside hoping for an unclaimed ticket so this one is certain to sell out quickly”, said Kathy Lowrey, Sales & Marketing Manager for the facility. Hurricane Katrina forced the producer to find an alternate location for the competitions which were previously held at casinos on the Gulf Coast.
No Love Entertainment owner, Rich Clemente is a world-renowned combat fighting competitor himself, being ranked last year among the top ten in the world as a lightweight. Clemente was the first fighter from LA to fight in the UFC and the first American to do a tag team mixed martial arts fight in Japan. He was chosen and appeared on the Ultimate Fighter Reality Show on Spike TV in 2006. The Northshore Harbor Convention Center was a logical location choice for Clemente, a resident and respected business owner in Slidell. Tickets may be purchased on-line at www.steelcagefighting.com or by calling 888-FIGHT-90.
###
|
August 3, 2005
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact: Kathy Lowrey
Northshore Harbor Center
985-285-6393
klowrey@harborcenter.org
Taste of LA Food Show and Kansas City BBQ Cook-Off –A Tasty Combo
The Kansas City BBQ Cook-Off and the Northshore Harbor Center Taste of Louisiana Food Show will take place at the Northshore Harbor Center on November 11-12, 2005. The two events will be held simultaneously. Outside the Harbor Center, the BBQ Cook-Off promises to offer some of the best BBQ around. Once inside, the Food Show will provide a true taste of Louisiana, allowing attendees the opportunity to treat their taste buds to tempting samples of some old and new regional favorites. Nearly one hundred vendors will seek highlight their established products, as well as introducing the public to some of their newest ones by serving up samples and handing out coupons. Consumers can come hungry, enjoy this tasty combination of events and go home with new ideas of foods to add to their own menus.
|
July 13, 2005
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact: Kathy Lowrey
Northshore Harbor Center
985-285-6393
klowrey@harborcenter.org
Reptile Show to be Bigger and Better in 2005
Slidell, Louisiana – The 2005 Northshore Reptile Show promises to be even bigger and better than in previous years. The show, which is an annual event, features non-venomous captive bred reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates direct from breeders. Also featured will be vendors offering reptile-related merchandise. The Reptile Show draws a variety of people from those who are interested purchasing a pet, to simply the curious. Which ever category you fit into, it’s certain to be a show to remember. The Reptile Show will be held at the Northshore Harbor Center on Saturday, July 30th from 10am to 6pm and on Sunday, July 31st from 9am to 4pm.
|
July 13, 2005
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact: Kathy Lowrey
Northshore Harbor Center
985-285-6393
klowrey@harborcenter.org
Family Fun at Back to School Extravaganza
Slidell, Louisiana – The first annual Northshore Back to School Extravaganza and Family Fun Day will be held on Saturday, July 23rd from 10am to 6pm at the Northshore Harbor Center. The Extravaganza was designed to be fun for the entire family according to Purple Cow Productions owner and show organizer, Tanya Leehan. Kids of all ages can look forward to trackless train rides, face painting, stories, interactive booths, crafts, balloons and clowns. They can also participate in a scavenger hunt for an opportunity to win prizes. Radio Disney live will be in attendance as well, featuring interactive games, music and prizes given away every ten minutes! As if that weren’t enough, kids will also be treated to a featured performance by area favorites, Cajun performer Papillion and Dianne de Las Casas. Stage demos will include taekwondo, tai chi, Slidell Little Theatre and more! Parents are also sure to have a great time with one-stop shopping for all members of the family, samples, demos and great food! The Back to School Extravaganza is only the first of three planned by Purple Cow Productions. They will also hold a Winter Holiday and a Spring Family Expo during the next year. Admission is only four dollars for kids, however they can bring their parents for free.
|
May 13, 2005
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact: Kathy Lowrey
Northshore Harbor Center
985-285-6393
klowrey@harborcenter.org
The Season’s Most Coveted Ticket
Slidell, Louisiana – Invitations for the Rhythms in Black and White Gala on Saturday, May 21st have become the season’s most coveted ticket. The 800+ tickets that were available, sold out by Thursday, May 12th. The gala is part of a three day series of events scheduled to celebrate the grand opening of the Northshore Harbor Center, the regions’ newest convention and event center. Demand for the coveted tickets continues, as the entire Northshore community is buzzing about the event. “The response to our grand opening has been phenomenal” said General Manager, Kerry Painter. “The phones ring continuously with people requesting to buy gala tickets and wishing to be added to the ever-growing waiting list, just in case a ticket should become available.”
Guests holding the prized tickets will don their favorite black and white attire as they stroll in on the red carpet to the sounds of world-renowned artist Ronnie Kole. Once inside, appetizers will be provided by some of the area’s favorite restaurants. Around 7 pm, the sounds of Leif Pederson and the D-Day Big Band will fill the Grand Hall as diners are served an elegant sit-down dinner. One of the highlights of the night will come when the Motown Gold Revue, live from Las Vegas; entertain guests as they enjoy a special desert. The evening will be topped off as guests make their way to the dance floor to the sounds of Jubilation and later, enjoy a late night snack. Tickets to the event were sold for $50, a small portion of the actual cost per person. Local businesses in the community helped to offset the remaining cost through their generous sponsorships. “The center belongs to the community. It was their vision and we wanted to make certain that everyone could afford to come and enjoy it ” said Painter.
|
April 29, 2005
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact: Kathy Lowrey
Northshore Harbor Center
985-285-6393
klowrey@harborcenter.org
Sail Sculptor Charles Duvall Arrives to Create Artistic Sculpture
Slidell, LA - Renowned sculptor, Charles Duvall of McDonald Duvall Design will arrive on May 5, 2005 to begin creation of a unique sculptural installation. His latest sculpture will highlight the lobby of the new Northshore Harbor Center. The sail sculpture will compliment the center’s nautical theme. The international design firm specializes in sculptural installations of lightweight tensioned fabric structures in architectural spaces.
The installation for the Northshore Harbor Center was designed in collaboration with Blitch Kneivel Architects. The concept for the sculptural installation was developed in a scale model of the entry. Three dimensional forms were devised to tension within the existing steel trusses. The fabric has some transparency, and has the appearance of changing in density depending on the viewing perspective. Fabric sculptures are visually dramatic, soften sound reflection, and disperse or reflect light.
Charles studied architecture at Virginia Tech, and after teaching in the Art & Architecture program at University of Louisiana in Lafayette in 1985, moved to Maine to share a studio with fabric structures artist, Bill Moss. He designed numerous original camping tent products, receiving the Best Product Design of the year award from Business Week in 1991. Charles used the knowledge of tensioned fabric to produce a series of large, freestanding fabric landscape sculptures which were installed in Northport, Maine. This led to his interest in designing larger scale structures in lightweight materials, and the incorporation of sculptural steel components. Pattern maker Patricia McDonald, and artist Charles Duvall founded McDonald Duvall Design, Inc. in 1994.
|
|
|
|
 |
