Adult History Class: A History of Carnival
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Category: Community Events
Start: Jan 23, 2023 6:00 PM
End: Jan 23, 2023 8:00 PM
via Zoom
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT:
Jason Strada
Executive Director
504-523-3939
Adult History Class: A History of Carnival
Presented by Friends of the Cabildo
Friends of the Cabildo will be returning its successful Adult History Class: A History of Carnival in 2023 with a 4-week seminar beginning January 23rd. Speakers will include historian Dr. Karen Leathem of the Louisiana State Museum, LSM Baton Rouge Curator Anne Mahoney Dr. Kimberly Vaz of Xavier University and LSM Carnival Historian Wayne Phillips, among others. The class will define the origins of Carnival, explore local African American traditions, break down of the history of Carnival satire, highlight the new 150th anniversary Rex exhibit at the Presbytere and the role of gay carnival. Finally, we will wrap up with a look at “folk” carnival with a moderated discussion with active participants.
January 23rd - 31st (6 – 8 pm via Zoom)
Tuition: $40 Members | $50 General Admission
Lecture Schedule:
January 23 | A Historical Overview of Carnival
January 24 | African American Carnival
January 30 | Washington Mardi Gras| Gay Carnival | Rex at 150
January 31 | Satire of Carnival |The People’s Carnival | The Future of Carnival
All classes are recorded, and videos are sent to class members after each class.
Jason Strada
Executive Director
Friends of the Cabildo
701 Chartres Street
New Orleans, LA 70116 (Mailing)
400 North Peters Street, Suite 210 (Physical)
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 523-3939 (O)
(504) 524-9130 (F)
