THE 2014 “WEDNESDAYS ON THE POINT” – 8 WEEK SUMMER  RIVERFRONT CONCERT SERIES ANNOUNCES TALENT LINEUP AND EXTENTION OF FERRY  HOURS

The Algiers Economic Development  Foundation (AEDF) has officially released the 2014 Wednesdays on the  Point (WOTP) Artist Line-Up. Local favorites such as Bag of Donuts,  Amanda Shaw, Little Freddie King, The Soul Rebels and GNO, Inc. President  & CEO Michael Hecht (DJ El Camino) will also grace the crowd. A total of 16 Artist and DJ’s can be seen during the 8 Week Concert Series. A  full talent line-up can be found at: www.wednesdaysonthepoint.com.

“Wednesdays on the Point”,  will take place every Wednesday from July 9th through August 27th.  Now in its 7th year, the 8 Week Riverfront Concert Series is Algiers’  most anticipated signature event, providing live music, food and
libations. In 2013, the event played host to more than 20,000 attendees. Community  champions and returning lead sponsors include, First NBC Bank &
Southern Eagle. 

Wednesdays on the Point is  an important component in driving visitors to Algiers. It gives local vendors an opportunity to showcase their products and services to a diverse  local, national and international audience. “We are ecstatic about the  recent announcement regarding extended ferry hours until 10:00PM  beginning July 21st,” said Derrick Martin, Executive Director of Algiers
Economic Development Foundation. “As a community, we are working with the
RTA to extend the hours for July 9th & 16th, which are the first two  concert dates.”

The 2014 Event Producer is  Gerald Duhon, Jr., whose resume includes past leadership roles in YLC’s  “Wednesdays at the Square” and Second Harvest Food Bank’s “Harvest the  Music.”

Algiers Economic  Development Foundation is a nonprofit organization with a focus on  economic development specifically for the Algiers community. The mission of AEDF is build a sustainable, business friendly environment that grows
investments and jobs in Westbank New Orleans through advocacy, marketing
and business development, recruitment and retention.

WHAT: AEDF’s “Wednesdays on the Point”  Riverfront Concert Series

WHEN: Every Wednesday from 5:30-8:30PM, July 9th- August 27th

 WHERE: Algiers Point Riverfront at 200  Morgan Street, Algiers, LA 70114, near the Algiers Ferry Landing.

For additional information  please visit www.algierseconomic.com,
www.wednesdaysonthepoint.com
or contact AEDF at 504 362.6436.

Emails can be sent to info@algierseconomic.com

For more detailed information, please go to wednesdaysonthepoint.com