Green Squared on White Linen Night

It's the 16th Annual White Linen Night on Saturday evening, August 7. From 6-9 p.m. in the 300-800 blocks of Julia Street and along adjacent side streets, more than twenty art galleries will open their doors for casual strollers and art aficionados alike to browse and hopefully buy the works of some of New Orleans' finest artists.

In keeping with tradition, those who attend are strongly encouraged to wear white linen outfits and even hats. The tradition dates back to the years before air conditioning in homes and vehicles, when New Orleanians lessened the effects of the summer heat by wearing white linen clothing. Men wore white suits and women white dress to reflect, rather than absorb, the summer son.

While out and about on August 7th, why not take a cool break from the crowds on Julia Street to experience the green side of White Linen Night - join us just around the corner for green squared - a sustainable, artistic event brought to you by Global Green USA and The Green Project.

Enjoy light organic refreshments and wines as we showcase sustainable art using reclaimed materials by salvage designers past and present. Stop by Global Green's Green Building Resource Center at 841 Carondelet Street, and add a little green to your white linen evening.

WHEN: August 7, 6pm-9pm

WHERE: Global Green's Green Building Resource Center, 841 Carondelet Street

For more information on this and past events, please contact Christal White at The Green Project or Vincent Fedeli at Global Green USA.