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Pinecrest Gardens will celebrate the musical heritage of New Orleans when we welcome back NEA Jazz Master Delfeayo Marsalis and the Uptown Jazz Orchestra, Saturday, January 15 at 8:00 p.m.
As an acclaimed trombonist, composer and producer, Delfeayo Marsalis has also dedicated his prolific career to music theatre and education. Along with the Marsalis family of musicians including his father Ellis, the artist was destined to a life in music.
Marsalis has toured internationally with jazz legends such as Ray Charles, Art Blakey, Max Roach, Elvin Jones and Slide Hampton, as well as leading his own groups.
At the age of 17, Marsalis began his career as a producer and has to date produced over 120 recordings garnering one Grammy award and several nominations.
In 2008, he formed the Uptown Jazz Orchestra, a highly entertaining ensemble that focuses on maintaining important jazz traditions such as riff playing, New Orleans polyphony and spontaneous arrangements.
Delfeayo also formed the Uptown Music Theatre in 2000, a non-profit organization that empowers youth through musical theatre training. He has written sixteen musicals to date based on history and/or uniting the community. In addition, he has composed more than 90 songs that help introduce kids to jazz through musical theatre and has reached more than 5,000 students nationally with his Swinging with the Cool School soft introduction to jazz workshops.
Tickets are $45 & $50 with plus $5 service charge. Visit pinecrestgardens.org.
Girl Scouts Rule!
Register the Girl Scout in your life with Badge Day Scout Programs at Pinecrest Gardens.
Girl Scouts can now complete requirements to earn new badges at Pinecrest Gardens! Select Saturdays throughout the year, Pinecrest Gardens will offer “Badge Days” for Girl Scouts who are working to earn their badges. These programs are designed to accommodate up to 30 scouts on the given date. We are excited to announce that the Outdoor Art Badges and Eco Learner Badges are being offered exclusively at Pinecrest Gardens. Guided programs will last roughly two hours, featuring a unique opportunity for scouts to embark on a guided exploration through nature while learning about art of the natural world. Badge days are $12 per scout which covers full access to the Garden’s amenities including petting zoo, Splash ’N Play, playground, and botanical gardens, a reserved area for pre- or post-picnic and the badge itself as well as all program materials. Preregistration is required. For information call 305-669-6990.
Daisy Outdoor Art Badge
Saturday, January 8, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Art can be found everywhere, especially outdoors! In this program we learn what makes nature so beautiful by making our own natural art, reading stories and going on an art adventure in the Garden.
Price: $15 per scout (includes cost of badge, activity materials, full access to garden amenities).
Junior Outdoor Art Explorer Badge
Wednesday, January 12, 4:30-6:30 p.m. (afterschool)
This program will help juniors understand the important role that art plays in nature, and how it impacts the lives of people. Let nature be your inspiration as you explore, create and design different kinds of art. In this program, we will discover art in the garden, learn about colors and textures, create art outdoors and more!
Price: $15 per scout (includes cost of badge, activity materials, full access to garden amenities and reservation of picnic areas)
First paragraph of Mardi Gras Jazz story in newsletter reads as:
Pinecrest Gardens will celebrate the musical heritage of New Orleans when we welcome back NEA Jazz Master Delfeayo Marsalis and the Uptown Jazz Orchestra, Saturday, January 15 at 8:00 p.m.
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