February 18 & 19, 2023 | 3:00PM
Directed by Frank Marshall and Ryan Suffern. 95 minutes. Rated PG-13.
The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, aka “Jazz Fest,” celebrates the music, food, and arts and crafts of all of Louisiana since 1970. Local music heroes are joined on 14 stages by some of the most important figures in entertainment, highlighting the connections between Louisiana culture and the world.
Jazz Fest: A New Orleans Story weaves together live performances and interviews from the 50th anniversary of the iconic festival, featuring some of the biggest names in the music industry, along with a wealth of archival documentary footage from the past half century. This film not only captures the Festival in all of its beauty and glory, but also delves deep into the rich culture of The Big Easy.
TICKETS GO ON SALE NOVEMBER 15
Saturday, February 18: Mardi Gras Party!
Saturday’s screening of Jazz Fest: A New Orleans Story will be followed by a Mardi Gras-inspired soiree in the festively decorated Historic Barn. After the film gets your toes tapping, guests can get into the grove with live music by local musicians Michael Zsoldos and Ben Kogan. The evening will feature New-Orleans style cuisine and signature craft cocktails by local distiller, Vermont Spirits.
