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Jazz & Heritage Events
Don't miss these upcoming cultural events presented by the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation.
Congo Square: Crossroads of the Afro-Atlantic World
A symposium presented by the Foundation's Tom Dent Congo Square Lecture Series
Saturday, Nov. 14
1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
At the Jazz & Heritage Center (1225 N. Rampart Street)
Presenters include: Ned Sublette (author of "The World That Made New Orleans"), Yale scholar Robert Farris Thompson, Alex LaSalle of Alma Moyo, Freddi Evans, Connie Zeanah Atkinson, Luther Gray and Herreast Harrison.
Admission: Free
Web site and map
Congo Square Rhythms Festival
Sunday, Nov. 15
11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Louis Armstrong Park
Performers include Ensemble Fatien (featuring Seguenon Kone, Dr. Michael White, Sunpie Barnes, Jason Marsalis, Margie Perez and others), Bamboula 2000, the Kumbuka African Dance Company, Moyuba, Tekrema Dance Theater and many more.
Plus a large crafts fair and local food vendors
Free admission
Map
Event web site: congosquarerhythms.com
Fiesta Latina
Saturday, Nov. 21
10:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Zephyr Field, 6000 Airline Drive, Metairie
Performers include Los Hermanos Rosario from the Dominican Republic, Grupo Fantasma from Austin, Rumba Buena, Fredy Omar, Otra, Vivaz and many others.
Latin cuisine, a large crafts fair, local nonprofit organizations.
PLUS soccer tournaments and clinics for kids and adults.
Free admission; $5 parking
Map
Event web site: fiestalatinanola.com
Treme Creole Gumbo Festival
Sat., Dec. 12 & Sun., Dec. 13
10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
The Jazz & Heritage Center (1225 N. Rampart St.)
Performers include Kermit Ruffins & the BBQ Swingers, Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews, James Andrews, Glen David Andrews and others.
Plus gumbo cooking demonstrations, a large crafts fair and the fourth annual Jazz & Heritage Holiday Bazaar (a sale of official Jazz Fest t-shirts, posters and memorabilia).
Free admission
Map
Event web site: jazzandheritage.org/treme-gumbo
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