Sacred Shrine of Jon Bon Jovi WGNO News with a Twist

Thank you everyone who has spread the word about this Jon Bon Jovi shrine since April of 2009. The Sacred Shrine has finally been on television!  Thank you, Tyler Wing and WGNO News.

Jon Bon Jovi manifests himself in the men I fall in love with.


From a sacred part of town,


~Tara Jill

 

Bon Jovi Shrine on TV WGNO 6pm

For the first time ever, the International Special Sacred Shrine of Jon Bon Jovi will appear on the local news. The fact that it has been two months since the 2011 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival did not dissuade Tyler Wing from appearing at the shrine - dressed as Jon Bon Jovi. Watch WGNO ABC Channel 26 News with a Twist tonight to see Tara Jill at the Sacred Shrine!

Hopefully, this footage will be available online tomorrow, but if not, my favorite part is when Tyler Wing asks if I've ever met Jon Bon Jovi.

"He manifests himself in the men I fall in love with," I reply.

Sacred Shrine of Jon Bon Jovi New Orleans, LA

The Sacred Shrine of Jon Bon Jovi is open to the public daily. Shrine memorabilia is available as well.

Aqua Net Hairspray is always free.

Bon Jovi Shrine 2011 Retrospective

This is the last video filmed during Jazz Fest 2011. On May 8, 2011, I sent my thanks out to the neighborhood and those far away who sent love to Maurepas Street for me and Lupe.

Tomorrow, WGNO news is coming to do a story about the shrine. It will air at 6 pm Central (ABC) on Thursday, July 7.

Thank you everyone!

Bon Jovi Shrine Number One FAN

This video was filmed at the Shrine on May 5, and Lupe is in it, so it's a bit surreal, but it's a great film of the Bon Jovi Shrine.   Thank you for uploading it to You Tube!

Man Loves Mac and Cheese Prepared Especially for Jon Bon Jovi at Sacred Shrine

This guest shared his delightful reaction to the macaroni and cheese I prepared for Jon Bon Jovi.

How They Heard About Sacred Shrine of Jon Bon Jovi

I love hearing about how pilgrims first heard of The Sacred Shrine of Jon Bon Jovi. Here is the story of their pilgrimage.

That's Why I Love This Town

Today was a great day at the Sacred Shrine of Jon Bon Jovi. Pilgrims visited the shrine after seeing the directions I wrote in chalk on the sidewalk. The flyers and the tweet and all the great fans of the Shrine of Jon Bon Jovi helped. Thank you all for your support, and for hanging flyers for me, bringing ice, and cutting tape for lighters. 


I am going to make Mac & Cheese from scratch!

Yeah let the world keep spinning round 'n' round
This is where it's goin' down, down, down
That's why I, love this town
That's why I, keep co-min' round

"I Love This Town" from Destination Anywhere by Bon Jovi

 

If You Build It...

It seems like all the work I have done is paying off because people have been visiting the shrine today and it is not every Jazz Fest yet!  The Sacred Shrine of Jon Bon Jovi is ready for Jazz Fest 2011.  Macaroni and Cheese will be served on Saturday, April 30th! 

Help Tara Jill and Sacred Shrine of Jon Bon Jovi Get on Television

An Open Letter to The World at Large

Dear Friends and Family and New Orleans Contacts,

I apologize for sending a mass email, and I promise not to bombard you with more of these (I bcc-ed, so you shouldn't see all the other email addresses here).

As you may know, I have been hard at work on my shrine devoted to Jon Bon Jovi, and he is performing at The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival on Saturday, April 30. The entrance to this festival is very close to my home, and the shrine is on and in front of my porch. If you do not know about this, I will be happy to explain, and there is a YouTube video that explains the evolution of what I consider an art installation. I have attached photographs.

As much as I hope that Jon Bon Jovi will visit the shrine this year (he did not in 2009), I am aware that he is a private man who is a bit shy about shrines. I do think it is reasonable to request that Bon Jovi perform the song "Queen of New Orleans" on the Acura Stage at Jazz Fest. I am also hoping that many people will visit this shrine.

I have been using Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Blogger, and stapling fliers all over town in an attempt to notify people about this shrine.

Now that Easter weekend is over, and New Orleans is ready for Jazz Fest, I am hoping to grab the attention of the local, national, and international media.

If you know anyone who is:

1. a Bon Jovi Fan
2. coming to Jazz Fest
3. willing to do anything for me
4. in need of websites to visit or something to do
   
5. a member of the media who will cover/write-up/attend this shrine
   

please send forward this email and the "press release" I wrote (below).

I have included all relevant information about the Sacred Shrine of Jon Bon Jovi (with links to shrine website, Facebook page, YouTube channel) below.

I know that receiving mass emails and forwarding emails is annoying, so I sincerely appreciate any help you are willing to give me, even if you only tell one person.

I will owe you one (and if I already owe you one, I will owe you 3).

Sincerely,

Tara Jill Ciccarone


Important Shrine Information: (feel free to copy and distribute as much as possible).

Tara Jill Ciccarone's constantly evolving Sacred Shrine of Jon Bon Jovi welcomes enthusiasts to celebrate Bon Jovi's return to The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival and request that Bon Jovi perform "Queen of New Orleans" on The Acura Stage on April 30, 2011.

The Sacred Shrine of Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora Bye-Shrine are located at 2943 Maurepas Street, New Orleans, LA 70119 near the entrance to the Fairgrounds and Jazz Fest.

Tara Jill established The  International Special Sacred Shrine of Jon Bon Jovi on April 25, 2009 and added The Richie Sambora Bye-Shrine on April 5, 2011.  Tara Jill is a writer, artist, and educator who has lived in New Orleans since 1999.

The shrine is on and in front of her porch and can be viewed 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Special activities for Jazz Fest 2011 include:

April 29, April 30, & May 1:  Jon Bon Jovi Drawing Contest 1 pm - 9 pm. How well can you draw Jon Bon Jovi? Paper, pencils, markers, crayons, and chalk available.  Winner will be announced May 1. Prize - personal Sacred Shrine miniature cigar box altar with handmade shrine memorabilia. 

April 29, April 30, May 1, May 7 : Jon Bon Jovi Tribute Contest 1 pm - 9 pm. Can you emulate Jon Bon Jovi by looking like him and singing like him? Visit the Sacred Shrine of Jon Bon Jovi at 2943 Maurepas Street and make sure Tara Jill records your performance.  With your permission, video will be uploaded to YouTube.  Winners will be announced May 8. 1st Prize - personal Sacred Shrine miniature cigar box altar with handmade shrine memorabilia and DVD of winning videos - 2nd Prize - DVD of winning videos and Sacred Shrine lighter and candle. 3rd Prize - DVD of winning videos and Sacred Shrine lighter.

Contestants need not be present to win.

Tara Jill and The Sacred Shrine of Jon Bon Jovi need help getting Jon Bon Jovi's attention this year so he will visit the shrine and/or perform "Queen of New Orleans" at the festival.

How You Can Help:

•Visit http://sacredshrinejonbonjovinola.blogspot.com

•Follow @JBJShrine and @BonJovi on Twitter and Retweet videos of Tara Jill at Shrine!

•"Like" the Shrine of Jon Bon Jovi NOLA Facebook page and use it to keep informed!

•Tell all your friends about the shrine and visit the shrine during 2011 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival!

Help Tara Jill be on television!

To learn more about the shrine watch "Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Sacred Shrine of Jon Bon Jovi" on SacredShrineNOLA's YouTube Channel:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-l09QDw87Y

New information about the shrine is available on the Sacred Shrine Blog at http://sacredshrinejonbonjovinola.blogspot.com/

Facebook users, now you can visit the Shrine of Jon Bon Jovi NOLA Facebook page at  https://www.facebook.com/pages/Shrine-of-Jon-Bon-Jovi-NOLA/194055897286568

Follow @JBJShrine on Twitter for frequent updates.

Tara Jill will be respond to all shrine inquiries at sacredshrinenola@gmail.com or 504-344-1124.

From a sacred part of town,

Tara Jill Ciccarone

♫ ♪ ♬ "Ooh, ooh, (shalala) dancing in the streets of New Orleans!"