Although AVMs can develop in many different sites, those located in the brain or spinal cord -- the two parts of the central nervous system -- can have especially widespread effects on the body. AVMs of the brain or spinal cord (neurological AVMs) are believed to affect approximately 300,000 Americans.
2009's Line-up and Festival Details. 2016 CONGO SQUARE NEW WORLD RHYTHMS FESTIVAL. The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation celebrates the music and culture of the African diaspora at the eighth annual Congo Square New World Rhythms Festival, March 19-20, in Armstrong Park.
Jackson Square. Additional Information: Set in the heart of the French Quarter overlooking the Mississippi River, Jackson Square is one of New Orleans' most recognizable landmarks. Also known as the Place d'Armes, Jackson Square occupies 2.5 acres and sees over 2 million tourists and locals each year. It received National Landmark status in 1960. In 2012 it was chosen by the American Planning Association as one of its âGreat Places in Americaâ for beauty, accessibility and being a âplace where people want to be.â