5 things to know for 11/16 - 11/22

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Published on: November 15th, 2018

906 Treme Creole Gumbo Fest [Photo by Henry York]

Treme Creole Gumbo Fest [Photo by Henry York]
Treme Creole Gumbo Fest [Photo by Henry York]

1) This Friday and Saturday, WWOZ and New Orleans Airlift are honored to host the Sun Ra Arkestra, historic pioneers of the musical language of human liberation through Afrofuturism, under the legendary leadership of Director Marshall Allen at the Music Box Village. This is the first time the Arkestra has been in New Orleans in 15 years and they're sure to put on an out-of-this-world show at this venue that's like no other. Doors at 7p both days.

2) Bundle up and warm up at Treme Creole Gumbo Fest, happening this Saturday and Sunday at Armstrong Park! Ashlin Parker's Trumpet Mafia will headline Saturday and Rebirth will close it out on Sunday. This festival has a strong focus on brass bands, and this year's fest is dedicated to the memory of Travis "Trumpet Black" Hill, a beloved New Orleans musician who died suddenly from medical complications in 2015. He was only 28 years old. Also, tune into WWOZ on Friday at 1p to catch Pinettes Brass Band live. They'll be hitting the stage at the festival on Sunday at 2:30p. 

3) The 13th annual 24-hour Draw-A-Thon starts at 6:30a on Saturday and ends at 6:30a on Sunday! This event is a free interactive arts extravaganza for all ages with all art supplies provided. Visitors can come and go at any time during the 24 hours and are invited to draw on the walls and floor and participate in dozens of workshops taught by extraordinary New Orleans artists and educators. Kids and adults are encouraged to attend, and no experience is required.

4) Fête des Fromages: NOLA Cheese Festival is happening at New Orleans Jazz Museum on Saturday from 11a-5p. The event will feature more than 100 artisan cheeses from all over the world, plus a cheese wheel cracking competition, cheese history seminar, and more. Music will be provided by Nadjya CoJoe, Jayna Morgan, Robin Barnes, and more. 

5) Check out our latest Tricentennial Music Moment on Mahalia Jackson! Mahalia Jackson was born in New Orleans, and grew up singing in church, at the Mt. Moriah Baptist Church in the Black Pearl neighborhood uptown. As a teenager she left the city, but her remarkable voice will be forever woven into its music and history.

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