New Orleans Jazz Museum Improvisations Gala | Blast Off: A Futuristic Flashback Featuring Star-Studded Cast of Talent JAZZ MUSEUM ANNOUNCES IMPROV TICKET OFFER
Through Cyber Monday, November 27, New Orleans music, food and culture aficionados can take advantage of an amazing offer to purchase tickets to the December 2 fundraiser for just $100 each. That’s a $50 per person savings and less than some concert and festival tickets but complete with delicious food, open bar, and tons of entertainment.
Tickets will allow purchasers to enjoy three exciting, fun-filled hours at the New Orleans Jazz Museum Improvisations Gala, presented by the Herb Alpert Foundation, on Saturday, December 2 from 8-11 pm. Amidst space-themed art installations, the 6th annual fundraiser promises to be a cosmic experience headlined by the incomparable Jason Neville Funky Soul Band & Special Guest “Mr. P. Funk”, George Clinton, sponsored by James Douglas Hislop.
The interstellar line-up for the evening will also feature the Dixie Cups & James Andrews with the Crescent City All-Stars, The Original Pinettes Brass Band, the Treme Lafitte Brass Band, Mahmoud Chouki & the New Orleans All-Stars with special guests John Boutte, Herlin Riley and Detroit Brooks, Gallatin Street Records artist George Brown Band, Sunpie and the Louisiana Sunspots, People Museum, international performers Hibriduz from Honduras, the Dominican Republic’s ensemble, Primero Caribe, and RAM, Haiti’s preeminent band from Port-au-Prince. The New Orleans Jazz Ambassadors, an on-going educational initiative of the New Orleans Jazz Museum will greet guests. There will also be appearances by the New Orleans Chorus Girls, the Pussyfooters, the Dolly Partons, N’Awlins D’Awlins Baby Dolls, and Big Queen Mary K. Stevenson & the Original Wild Tchoupitoulas.
Located in the historic Jazz Museum complex that encompasses the entire 400 block of Esplanade Avenue, the Gala will offer lavish food fare from Messina’s Catering & Events, charbroiled oysters from Drago’s, craft cocktails, wine, beer, and other beverages. There will also be a Silent Disco Dome, interactive art installations and light displays by the Krewe of Vaporwave and other visual artists created for the Museum’s Sound Collage event, current exhibitions, space-themed art installations, and more.
Another highlight will be “The Mothership Gallery,” a special exhibition powered by VenueApp. The sensory extravaganza combines George Clinton’s incredible artworks, courtesy of Spillman|Blackwell Fine Arts, along with works from SOUND COLLAGE 2023, which envelop you in an immersive, multi-disciplinary collection of sound, light, and visuals. This once-in-a-lifetime experience creates a mind-boggling encounter with creativity led by the Parliament-Funkadelic genius, along with artists including Valerie Tevere and Angel Nevarez; Gregory Lasserre and Anais Met; and Den Ancxt, Stephen Montalvo, Derek Brueckner, Marcus Brown, and Jesse Thomas.
Gala tickets are usually $150 per person except for this special offer through 11:59 pm Cyber Monday and will be $150 thereafter. Tickets are available at Improvisations Gala 2023 Tickets . JAZZ MUSEUM ANNOUNCES IMPROV TICKET OFFER
The Improvisations Gala will be preceded by a one-hour Patron Party that is priced at $300 and will feature passed hors d’oeuvres, specialties by Galatoire’s, Drago’s, Acme, and Dickie Brennan & Co., along with exclusive perks, including access to a VIP Backstage Experience throughout the evening with cuisine from laMadeleine, Ghost Tequila tastings, open bar and more.
Back by popular demand will be the Online Auction with one-of-a-kind items, unforgettable experiences, and unique collectibles and adventures. Bidding is open at https://nolajazzmuseum.org/gala and will close on December 4. The Treasure Chest Key Challenge is also returning, allowing one lucky attendee the opportunity to purchase the key that unlocks the chest holding stunning 14k white gold and pave diamond earrings valued at $4,200 courtesy of Adler’s Jewelry of New Orleans.
The 2022 Improvisations Gala was record-breaking with 1,200 music and culture aficionadas in attendance. Highlights of the evening may be viewed here.
New Orleans Jazz Museum Executive Director Greg Lambousy is predicting that the 2023 Improvisations Gala will be out of this world. Lambousy states, “The Improv Gala has established itself as one of the best parties of the year and our reputation as a destination event continues to grow. With dynamic talents like the legendary George Clinton and the Dixie Cups, and rest of our extraordinary line-up this year, the Gala will indeed be a sellout and a true cultural showcase.”
All proceeds for the Improvisations Gala will support the Jazz Museum’s Education Center and related programming, such as the Jazz Ambassadors Student Bands and Jazz International, while directly benefitting the Museum, musicians, students, and educators – working together to share the history of Jazz and to secure its future growth and development.
Co-chairs for the 2023 Improvisations Gala, presented by the Herb Alpert Foundation, are James Douglas Hislop, Dr. Thomas LaVeist and Bridget LaVeist, and Valerie Landry. Herb Alpert, Jon Batiste, Randy Fertel, John Goodman, Wynton Marsalis, Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser, and Dan Pritzker serve as Honorary Co-chairs.
The 2023 Improvisations Gala is made possible by presenting sponsor, The Herb Alpert Foundation, as well as Positive Vibrations Foundation, James Douglas Hislop, Omega Production Resource, Le Bon Temps Roule, Hilton New Orleans Riverside, Messina’s Catering & Events, the Fertel Foundation, Cynthia Krus & George Corey, Element, The Lupin Foundation, Adkerson Family Foundation, Anne Atkinson, The Nathan & Priscilla Gordon Foundation, Angel Wings Foundation, Blazy Susan, Bo & Dana Cooper, Casey Lipscomb, Louisiana Music & Heritage Experience, Eduardo E. Rpdriguez, MD and Pam Davis Friedler, Gregory Holt & Lucy Barnett, Gulf Coast Bank & Trust Co., John Pope, New Orleans & Co., William H. Donner Foundation, AOS Interior Environments, Blue Cross and Blue Shield Louisiana, Bryan Subaru, Catherine Whitney, Fidelity Bank, New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, Provosty & Gankendorf, PSBM, The Jay Pritzker Foundation, Valerie M. Grubb, Ryann Gootee General Contractors, LLC, Doerr Furniture, Acme Oyster House, Beam Suntory, Blue Book Barkeeps, Chip Blondeau, Crescent Crown Distributing, Dickie Brennan & Co., D30, Dorignac’s Food Center, Drago’s Seafood Restaurant, Evamor, Folgers, French Market District, Galatoire’s Restaurant, Ghost Tequila, Giacona Corporation, Hotel de la Monnaie, The Westin New Orleans, Center Staging, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Casamigo’s Tequila, VenueApp, ChillZone, la Madeleine, Magic Box Toys, Pepsi, Premium Parking, Presson Productions, media, museum and nonprofit partners, ticket sales, the online auction and other revenue sources. JAZZ MUSEUM ANNOUNCES IMPROV TICKET OFFER
For additional information or to learn about sponsorship opportunities, please visit https://nolajazzmuseum.org/gala.
JAZZ MUSEUM ANNOUNCES IMPROV TICKET OFFER
