Tom McDermott & Chloe Feoranzo at Ogden After Hours

Tom McDermott is one of New Orleans’ premiere piano players and composers. He grew up in St. Louis, where he earned a Masters’ Degree in Music, wrote music journalism, and soaked up the sounds of ragtime and traditional jazz that flourished there in the 1960s and 70s. In 1984, spurred by his love of James...

GiveNOLA Day

  What is GiveNOLA Day? GiveNOLA Day is a 24-hour event hosted by the Greater New Orleans Foundation to inspire people to give generously to nonprofit organizations that are making our region stronger, creating a thriving community for all. GiveNOLA Day raises money for the community, brings new donors to local nonprofits, and shows that...

Southern Art Southern Stories: Art from her Heart by Kathy Whitehead

Following story time in the Education Gallery, museum educators will guide young visitors (and a caregiver) on a Museum exploration of artist Clementine Hunter, focusing on themes and ideas presented in the book Art From Her Heart by Kathy Whitehead. Afterwards, all are invited to create their own works of art inspired by what was seen...

Artist Workshop Drawing New Orleans

After exploring Waltzing the Muse: The Paintings of James Michalopoulos, artist Jose Torres-Tama will lead a pastel workshop, creating colorful drawings inspired by the distinctive architecture found throughout New Orleans. Sponsored by the Susan J. Landry Education Fund. Image Credit: James Michalopoulos, Into the Wild Blue, 2014, Oil on Canvas, Collection of Michelle Gallagher

Debbie Davis and Josh Paxton at Ogden After Hours

Introduced to each other by the legendary Leigh "Li'l Queenie" Harris, Josh and Debbie have spent the better part of 20 years exploring their shared musical interests, ranging from Duke Ellington and Jellyroll Morton to Stevie Wonder and Randy Newman. Together, Josh and Debbie have performed in Switzerland, Italy and France as well as across...

Mother’s Day Free Admission

Treat your mom to a day at the Ogden Museum! We're offering free admission to all mothers this coming Sunday, May 14th, from 10am to 5pm!

Art Museum Day Free Admission for All

We’re joining museums across North America who are participating in the eighth annual Art Museum Day by offering FREE admission all day long on May 18! Take advantage of this chance to enjoy a day to #seethesouth. The theme of this year’s Art Museum Day, organized by Association of Art Museum Directors, is “Art Museums Foster...

Linnzi Zaorski at Ogden After Hours

Linnzi Zaorski is an American jazz singer songwriter based in New Orleans. Originally from central Louisiana, she moved to New Orleans in the late 1990s. One evening she stumbled upon a traditional jazz band performing at a dive bar in the French Quarter and began singing with them regularly. Linnzi and this group of musicians...