GLNO, Mark Kirk, & Academy of the Sacred Heart Team Up for the Holidays!
GLNO has partnered with the Academy of the Sacred Heart to create a green Christmas tree display on Magazine St. this holiday season! The display features artistic trees made of recycled light bulbs, and is designed by artist Mark Kirk and built by members of Sacred Heart’s Environmental Club.
The partnership between Sacred Heart and GLNO began when Sacred Heart committed to installing 3000 CFLs as part of GLNO’s Citizens for Light campaign. Mark Kirk, an artist known for his artwork made o f repurposed materials, has worked with GLNO for some time now, using GLNO’s recycled light bulbs in his artwork.
The trees will be displayed along the 2000-2100 blocks of Magazine Street, or Green Light District, for the month of December. The launch of the display will be this Thursday, December 8th from 5-9 pm as part of the Green Light District’s Second Annual Holiday “Eco-celebration”. The launch celebration will include a lighting of the Christmas trees, live music from Ms. Mec &Belizaire, complimentary refreshments, sales and trunk shows from local shops, a live green Santa for children to take pictures with, and informational tables by other local non-profits and eco-minded service organizations. Starting on Thursday the trees will also be auctioned off as artwork, with all proceeds going towards GLNO.
The purpose of the display, besides bringing joy to Magazine St. for the holidays, is to inform people about GLNO’s Citizens for Light campaign which aims to install 343,829 CFLs by the end of April 2012. The goal of the campaign is to install one CFL for every resident of New Orleans, demonstrating the power of sustainable living.
For more information about…
Sacred Heart’s Environmental Club: www.greenlightsacredheart.org
Mark Kirk’s repurposed art: www.shopgreenneworleans.com