NEWS: JULY

Industry Zoo Art Series by Sherry Francalancia

Opening reception: July 31, 7-10 pm at the Oak Street Gallery (8219 Oak Street)

25% of sales from the series are being donated to Gulf Coast Restoration.

Check out the event on Facebook.

Vincent Pigna, has been elected President by the Oak Street Association Board of Director's effective July 1, 2010. He will fulfill the 2010 unexpired term of Norma Bridges, who has stepped down as President and will remain on the board. Vincent and his wife Felicia, are the owners of Gelato Pazzo Café', 8115 Oak Street.

A founding member of the Oak Street Association; Vincent has been an active contributor and leading voice in the Main Street renaissance on Oak Street post-Katrina. He served as the Promotion Chairman for the organization from 2006-2007 and Committee Chair for the Oak Street – COPS 2 Barbeque Block Party for 2007. He is the General Manager for Glazer's – Pinnacle Division for New Orleans. He has over 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry, business development, marketing and promotion. Vincent was recently recognized at the 2010 OSA Annual Meeting for his volunteer service and outstanding contribution to the economic revitalization of Oak Street.

The OSA board of directors will be meeting to complete a thorough review, and to make an announcement regarding the New Orleans Po-boy Preservation Festival. The results of this review will be forthcoming and made available on the website www.OnlyOnOak.com

The OSA board of directors is a group of volunteers who love Oak Street and work together with respect toward every person, dedicated to a common mission, a positive message and constructive methods.

The OSA recognizes that the strength of Oak Street is not only in its merchant businesses, but also in the community that surrounds and support them. As a 501C non-profit organization the OSA it is proud to be open to all person's and enthusiastically welcomes everyone to join in its mission.

If you would like to serve in the organization; or would like to nominate someone to serve on the board please email Oakstreetnola@bellsouth.net.

Oak Street Main Street Board Meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month, 6 pm at either 8123A Oak Street (3rd floor, above Skip N Whistle) or at Gelato Pazzo (8115 Oak Street).