Gospel Extravaganza at Audubon Zoo "Get Yah Praise On" February 25, 2012

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  Gospel Extravaganza at Audubon Zoo "Get Yah Praise On" February 25, 2012

Audubon Zoo in New Orleans presents its fourth annual "Get Yah Praise On". It's a hand clapping, foot stomping, spirit-filled gospel music experience, featuring the sounds of local artists Tara Alexander and Collage III. This gospel celebration includes a live concert by international gospel artist Bishop Paul S. Morton, Sr. The event takes place February 25, 2012, at Audubon Zoo's Capital One Stage, 6500 Magazine Street, New Orleans. "Get Yah Praise On" is presented by The Bardell Company and Coaxum Enterprises, Incorporated, and is sponsored in part by Tabasco Brand Products.

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:
11:45 - New Orleans String Project
12:00 - Tara Alexander
12:45 - Collage III
1:15 - Greater St. Stephen Full Gospel Baptist Church
1:30 - Bishop Paul S. Morton, Sr.

The New Orleans Hornets add to the buzz at Get Yah Praise On!

• Hugo appearance: 11:30am - 12:30pm
• Honeybees appearance: 12pm - 2pm

Other Hornets activities include:

• Contest to win tickets to an upcoming Hornets game
• Hornets tattoo station
• Black History Month coloring station

Black History Month Across Audubon
Every weekend in February visitors ages 5 - 17 can take part in a Black History Month scavenger hunt at Audubon Aquarium, Audubon Zoo, and Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium. Participants seek out interesting facts about African American environmentalists, scientists and zoologists. Scavenger hunt sheets are available at each venue or can be downloaded at http://auduboninstitute.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=58440837dab4d883e3efe0453&id=c58e1d1fc0&e=4b237a8f3d. Those who submit a complete Black History Month scavenger hunt sheet are eligible for a drawing to fin a FREE Audubon family membership.

Audubon's Black History Month scavenger hunt is presented by The Bardell Company and Coaxum Enterprises, Incorporated, and is sponsored in part by Tabasco Brand Products.

Visit http://auduboninstitute.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=58440837dab4d883e3efe0453&id=1dbdba4228&e=4b237a8f3d for details.