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Johnette Downing Family Music Series at our Dutch Alley Performance Space

New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park

  • Monthly on the first Friday at 11:00 AM from January 02, 2026 to December 04, 2026
  • Free

The New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park

in partnership with 

The French Market

presents

Family Music with Johnette Downing

on the First Friday of the Month at 11:00 am

at our Dutch Alley Performance Space

916 N Peters St

Musician and published author Jonhette Downing’s Louisiana Roots Music for Children provides a culturally immersive presentation for children, school groups, play groups, and families about the rich musical heritage of the region from jazz to zydeco with interactive songs like “Who Got the Baby in the King Cake?,” “Today is Monday in Louisiana,” and “Give Me That Zydeco.” 

Johnette is the recipient of the 2017 Louisiana Writer Award. Her original Louisiana roots music is a joyful experience for children and parents alike, with plenty of opportunites for kids to two-steop and sing along. The author of twelve recordings and thirty books, she has performed on five continents. 

Fees

Free and open to the public

Location

New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park Dutch Alley Performance Space - 916 N. Peters St, New Orleans, LA 70116. In Dutch Alley, behind the shops on North Peters Street. Next to the Dutch Alley Artist Co-Op and the Marché event space.

Latitude and Longitude 29.958424, -90.060763

Schedule

Days:

Monthly on the first Friday

Dates:

January 02, 2026 to December 04, 2026

Time:

11:00 AM

Duration:

45 minutes

11:00 to 11:45 am Central Time

Event Type

  • Children’s Program
  • Partner Program
  • Performance
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