To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Jazz and Heritage Festival, the opening night of the “Outside the Tent” reception will be held on Thursday, April 11, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event will feature the work of several of the Craft and Folklife participants from the upcoming Jazz and Heritage Festival and will continue until May 3 at the Jazz and Heritage Gallery on Rampart St.
The event is open to the public and is expected to be a festive time. Congo Square African Marketplace, Contemporary Crafts, Louisiana Marketplace, Folklife Village, and Native American Village will be part of the Crafts and Folklife exhibits.