Join Join us at the New Orleans Jazz Museum and the staff of WWNO 89.9 FM and the hosts of Sea Change on the evening of April 30 at the New Orleans Jazz Museum, 400 Esplanade Avenue, as we present a discussion on music, science, and the future of South Louisiana's coast.
The experience will feature live performances by Louis Michot and special guests.
The event is free and open to all, but registration is required.
RUN OF SHOW
6 pm: Reception with drinks and hors d'oeuvres
7 pm: Program begins. Introduction to the evening.
7:05 - 7:40 Live Performance: Louis Michot - performs with short discussions about his connection to the coast/how he communicates the importance of the wetlands, and this region through his music. His father, Tommy Michot, joins for a song or two. He is both a lifelong scientist and musician. Then the former chief of the Houma Nation, August Cocoa Creppel joins the band.
7:45 - 8:15: Panel Discussion - Paul Maasen as the moderator (and perhaps Eva Tesfaye, a coastal reporter as second moderator), and the "band" together for a panel discussion about the changes coastal Louisiana is experiencing, the connection of place and culture, and communication of the issues through music. (We can also discuss specific issues/questions we'd like to explore in our planning call.)
8:15: Audience Q&A
8:25: Musical Performance ends the program
8:30 - 9ish: Post-event reception
Click the link below to register.