3rd New Orleans Zydeco Festival
Eight days of music, film, food, and talks dedicated to the Big Easy that has music and culture like no other part of the country. Remembering the work that still needs to be done five years after Katrina and in the wake of the ongoing BP oil spill disaster.
This Festival is Payomet at its finest – showcasing world class talent, powerful film and theatrical readings for provocative discussion – all centered around one essential cultural spotlight.
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HIGHLIGHTS:
Sunday, August 29th:
6:00 PM - Free Film: Defend The Gulf - Directed by Gulf Restoration Network
8:15 PM: The Red Stick Ramblers - Benefit for WOMR
Thursday, September 2nd
8:15 PM: Marcia Ball
Sunday, September 5th
4:00 PM: Free Play Reading - The Weight of Water by Myra Slotnick; Directed by David Drake
6:00 PM: Free Film Screening - Tootie’s Last Suit - Directed Lisa Katzman
8:15 PM: Jeffery Broussard & the Creole Cowboys
Toe-tapping, film and theatre reading - Not to be missed!