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What's Up Downtown June 6, 2008 Special Edition

	DDD, LTC, and AFL to Host Sports Technology Digital Media Conference - TechNO Bowl On July 27, New Orleans will host its second ArenaBowl Championship Game, but this year it's more than a game. The Arena Football League has partnered with local organizations--the DDD and the Louisiana Technology Council-- to present a series of events focused on the technology component of professional sports, an evolving set of tools and best practices that can be applied to almost any business you can imagine. TechNO Bowl festivities will include behind-the-scenes tours of the New Orleans Arena during pre-game setup, a Friday night networking reception and a business-oriented luncheon and panel discussion that will uncover the money-making strategies of professional sports marketers who have mastered the latest Web 2.0 technologies. Mark your calendar for July 25-26, 2008. Find out how the pro-sports industry has adapted to changes in technology - employing new media platforms, mobile advertising, and social networks to its advantage. Email RSVP.4biztechNOLA@gmail.com to express interest.

	Crawl, Fly, Inch, or Wiggle on Downtown... Audubon Insectarium Opens June 13! If you haven't heard about the Insectarium, you too must be living under rocks! The butterflies, ants, katydids, grasshoppers, beetles and bees have all arrived Downtown and are waiting for their first visitors! Experience a one-of-a-kind butterfly garden, munch on a bug lunch, and enjoy a multi-sensory "Awards Night" with insect hosts. There are thousands of insects, and their relatives, for you to see, hear, touch, and taste! The Insectarium is located in the U.S. Custom House building at 423 Canal Street. Tickets must be purchased in advance and guests must choose a designated arrival time (like a movie theater). For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.auduboninstitute.org .

	DDD Board of Commissioners Elects New Officers New officers were elected at the June 3 meeting of the DDD Board of Commissioners. Tracie Boutte was elected Chair, replacing Dr. Bryon Harrell, whose term expired. Ron Gardner was elected Vice Chair, replacing Ms. Boutte. Barbara Motley will replace Mr. Gardner as Secretary/Treasurer. Changes are effective July 1, 2008 and officers serve one-year terms.

	Correction: ArtWalk is June 7 The incorrect date was published in the May 30 edition of "What's Up Downtown" for the Arts District's monthly event, ArtWalk. ArtWalk is held on the first Saturday of every month, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. This month's ArtWalk is Saturday, June 7.

	Wednesday at the Square Rocks On Through June 18; Finale Party June 20 There are only two more chances to come out and enjoy the free concert series, Wednesday at the Square, Downtown in Lafayette Square, this year. On June 11, The Stringbeans along with Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue will perform for the crowds. The series finale will take place on June 18 with performances by The Blue Jackets and New Orleans favorites, Bag of Donuts. A special "Finale Party" will be held on Friday, June 20, at Republic. The show will feature The Blue Jackets and Sticky Wig. Tickets are $10 for general admission and $25 for VIP admission. For more information, call (504) 585-1500 or visit www.republicnola.com .