ricRACK® Announces Earth Day Celebration Friday, April 22nd, 4-7pm

ricRACK®is proud to announce it Is Earth Day Celebration at 1927 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. The public is invited to celebrate one of OUR most favorite days of the year, (next to our birthday), when we get to honor and celebrate with the rest of the world, the beauty and respect we have for our creator, our everything, EARTH DAY.

ricRACK was started by Costume Designer Alison Parker to incorporate the world of textile repurposing, re-using, and waste reduction.

The Earth Day Celebration April 22nd will include the following:

-  Local eco-friendly businesses and resource groups like Compost NOW, LIFE CITY, and Vintage Green Review, will have information on hand to help you make better environmentally friendly choices.

-  A virtual Fashion Show created by the New Harmony High School Fashion Club will world premiere

-  Kids earth day themed crafting, repurposing, and sewing projects

-  Local New Orleans fashion and costume designers had an upcycle challenge: We are All Tied Together, Repurpose Men’s Ties. 25 Local designers were handed a bag of ties and will have their incredible upcycled items up for bid through our silent auction. All proceeds will benefit our Fall Mentorship program.

-  Liz Shepherd of LIFE CITY, is the event’s guest speaker, and will do a presentation “Moving from Profit to Purpose: Building an Economy that works for Good”

ricRACK is a New Orleans sewing and textile recycling 501c3 non-profit. Teaching sewing and textile reuse classes using fabric donations from film, tv, theatre, retailers, and individuals.

WHERE:

April 22, 2022 4pm-7pm

1927 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

New Orleans, LA 70113