Special Events on Friday, April 9, 2010

• French Quarter Festival Second-Line Kickoff Parade - 100 block of Bourbon Street to Jackson Square - 10 AM
• 14th Annual New Orleans International Music Colloquium, featuring academic presentations on the history of New Orleans music - Jazz National Historic Park, Visitors Center, 916 N. Peters (see schedule below)
  • 9:00 - Joseph Logsdon Memorial Coffee & Welcome
  • 9:30 - 10:50 - BBC Documentary of 'The Chief'
  • 11:00 - 12:00 - McDonogh 15 Choir
  • Young musicians from McDonogh 15 Elementary School for the Creative Arts sing and play some of their favorite songs from Africa to America.
  • 12 noon - Presentation of NOIMC Award & Louis Prima Centennial Cake Cutting Ceremony with family member Joyce Prima
  • 1:00 - 2:00 - U.S. Army Blues Swamp Romp
  • This ensemble comprised of members from the premier United States Army Band, "Pershing's Own," performs a rollicking set of Louisiana informed jazz, blues, swamp pop, and a special musical tribute to Louis Prima.
  • 2:15 - 3:00 - Jump Jive and Wail - Dancing to the music of Louis Prima in the 1930s and 40's
  • 3:00 - 3:45 - A Musical Tribute to Louis Prima
  • Under the direction of pianist Tom Hook, this forty five minute performance will include an eight piece band, plus a vocalist, for a swinging set of Louis Prima favorites.
  • 4:00 - 4:50 - The Musical Legacy of the Prima Family
  • Join Dr. Bruce Raeburn, curator of Tulane University's Hogan Jazz Archive, as he discusses the rich legacy of the Prima musical family.
• Open Tours of the Hermann-Grima House - 820 St. Louis, and Gallier House - 1132 Royal - 11AM to 3PM (last tours begin at 2PM)
• New for 2010! Fleur de Lindy and French Quarter Festival present social dancing at the French Quarter Festival. The French Market Traditional Jazz Stage will feature classes in the following dances: Second Line, Charleston, Swing, Fox-Trot, Traditional Jazz, and Lindy Hop. Classes are taught by professional dancers from NOLA Jitterbugs, Dancing Man 504, Dance Quarter, as well as other special guests. Half-Hour, all-level dance classes proceed every band, All classes are free and open to the public. See music schedule for details.

Special Events on Saturday, April 10, 2010

• Pirates Alley Juried Art Show - presented by the New Orleans Art Association; over 100 artists displaying original fine art in Pirates Alley, Pere Antoine Alley, Cabildo Alley and Royal Street - 8AM to 6PM
• 14th Annual New Orleans International Music Colloquium, featuring academic presentations on the history of New Orleans music - NEW LOCATION! The Historic New Orleans Collection, Williams Research Center, 410 Chartres Street (see schedule below)
• 10:00 - Remembering Legendary Guitarist Snoozer Quinn
• 11:00 - The New Orleans Jazz Museum & the Revival of Jazz: Panel Discussion
• 12:00 noon - Louis Prima on Film, BBC Documentary of 'The Chief'
• 1:00 - Setting the Record Straight: Panel Discussion - The Borenstein & Rose families tell their story
• 2:00 - Norma Miller
• 3:00 - Louis Prima in New Orleans & His Early Recordings presented by historian Dan Meyer
• 4:00 - 6:00 - The Prima and Segreto Family Stories - Oral History Interview with Joe Segreto. The discussion will include the early days of Louis Armstrong, the 500 Club, and the later days of Louis Prima.
• Open Tours of the Hermann-Grima House - 820 St. Louis, and Gallier House - 1132 Royal - 11AM to 3PM (last tours begin at 2PM)
• Fleur de Lindy & French Quarter Festival present social dancing at the French Quarter Festival! The French Market Traditional Jazz Stage will feature classes in the following dances: Second Line, Charleston, Swing, Fox-Trot, Traditional Jazz, and Lindy Hop. The Children's Headquarters on the riverfront plaza at Audubon Aquarium will also feature classes for kids. All classes are taught by professional dancers from NOLA Jitterbugs, Dancing Man 504, Dance Quarter, as well as other special guests. All Classes Are Free and Open to the Public. See music schedule for times and details.
• Rouses Crawfish Eating Contest hosted by IFEA, the International Federation of Eating at Louisiana State Museum's Old U.S. Mint - 12 NOON
• Children's Headquarters on the riverfront plaza at Audubon Aquarium - face painting, nature activities, tai chi, karate and yoga for kids, 'Got Milk?' mustaches, swing dancing lessons, museum activities for kids, music on the Kid's Stage, family fun entertainment, and more! 11AM to 6PM
• Opera at Dusk - operatic performances by soprano ?? Kathy Lowes ?? with musical accompaniment; sponsored by La Belle Galerie; 300 block of Chartres - 6PM
• Battle of the Bands - traditional jazz bands compete in a rousing playoff - 400 block of Royal - 5:30 to 7PM

  Special Events on Sunday, April 11, 2010

• Pirates Alley Juried Art Show - presented by the New Orleans Art Association; over 100 artists displaying original fine art in Pirates Alley, Pere Antoine Alley, Cabildo Alley and Royal Street - 8AM to 6PM
• Fleur de Lindy & French Quarter Festival present social dancing at the French Quarter Festival! The French Market Traditional Jazz Stage will feature classes in the following dances: Second Line, Charleston, Swing, Fox-Trot, Traditional Jazz, and Lindy Hop. The Children's Headquarters on the riverfront plaza at Audubon Aquarium will also feature classes for kids. All classes are taught by professional dancers from NOLA Jitterbugs, Dancing Man 504, Dance Quarter, as well as other special guests. All Classes Are Free and Open to the Public. See music schedule for times and details.
• Children's Headquarters on the riverfront plaza at Audubon Aquarium - face painting, nature activities, tai chi, karate and yoga for kids, 'Got Milk?' mustaches, swing dancing lessons, museum activities for kids, music on the Kid's Stage, family fun entertainment, and more! 11AM to 6PM
• St. Louis Cathedral Annual Spring Concert - Will feature the St. Louis Cathedral Boychoir, the Concert Choir and the St. Louis Cathedral Orchestra - 7PM
• Dancing at Dusk - You'll be 'In the Mood' for a 'Sentimental Journey' with the sounds of Benny Goodman, Glenn Miller, Count Basie and other favorites from the 30s, 40s and 50s. Come dance and swing at this festival favorite with Rocky's Hot Fox Trot Orchestra - 400 block of Royal - 6PM to 7:15PM