Free and open to all. A Prima Memorial Series Event. Enjoy the history of the iconic Dew Drop Inn of New Orleans and its foundational role in the 1950s origins of rock & roll music and learn about Dew Drop Inn archival materials from Tulane University Special Collections (TUSC). The event includes admission to Legends of the Dew Drop: Road to Rock and Roll, a musical show that traces the evolution of the New Orleans sound in rhythm and blues, and a Creole brunch buffet. At this special Community Day edition during American Archives Month, TUSC staff will host archives activities. This is a non-ticketed event and registration is not requested or required. Admission and seating are unreserved and open on a first-come basis. Space is limited. Capacity is 75 attendees. The Prima Memorial Series presents discourse and discussion around American popular music, including its origins in American jazz. The series is presented by the Gia Maione Prima Foundation and Tulane University Special Collections (TUSC), a division of Tulane University Libraries. This event is produced in collaboration with the Dew Drop Inn. Visit library.tulane.edu/dewdropcommunityday for more info and FAQ.