The Louisiana State Museum's New Orleans Jazz Museum at the Old U. S. Mint presents Pete Fountain: A Life Half-Fast, an exhibition commemorating the life of Pete Fountain and his contributions to the world of music.

The exhibition opens with a reception at the Old U.S. Mint, 400 Esplanade Ave., New Orleans, Thursday, March 30, at 6 p.m.

The public is invited to this free opening.