Hungering for the Music and Food of The Big Easy? A New Orleans Gala Can Take Care of Both, Saturday October 8
The 2022 Whale and Jazz Festival brings a familiar event to Gualala Arts on Saturday, October 8. In years past the festival has included a New Orleans-flavored bit of music, food and fun and this year is no exception. The “New Orleans Gala”, from 12:00pm to 3:00pm will once again bring inspired food, delightful music and dancing together for a special afternoon event. Tickets are $29 advance, $5 more the day of.
The menu will include an inspired selection of food options in the New Orleans Bayou Buffet. Included are a New Orleans salad and homemade cornbread and more from the Bayou Buffet, as well as superb Gumbo (including a vegetarian version), Po boys, and Muffuletta. Desserts, (which are not included in the ticket price) will include authentic pralines shipped from New Orleans, as well as Chef Paul Prudhomme’s family recipe Bread Pudding prepared locally, banana chocolate and more. Wine and beer are available at the no-host bar, including a sparkling New Orleans Cherry-Lime Bounce (with or without alcohol).
As in years past, music will highlight this year’s event with traditional New Orleans jazz, performed by the ever-popular “Barnebey’s Hot Four plus one”. The Sonoma county group features Tom Barnebey, cornet, Robert Young, reeds/trumpet, Scott Anthony, banjo and guitar, Steve Webber on string bass, plus slide trombonist Glenn Calkins. The repertoire for the afternoon will include old favorites, the resurrection of some obscure musical gems from the golden age of jazz, and probably a few surprises for musicians and listeners alike, all in the tradition of the Big Easy. Those wanting to follow the rhythms with dancing will find themselves motivated by the toe-tapping and boot-stomping infectious beats of New Orleans pushing them onto the dance floor.
Find a bit of le bonne temps, at the New Orleans Gala in the outdoor picnic area at Gualala Arts. Info is at GualalaArts.org.
