NEW OFFERINGS IN 2026
Sacred Storyteller DENISE AUGUSTINE joins the Cultural Curriculum Project roster.
We are excited to announce our exclusive partnership with Denise Augustine, Sacred Storyteller. Denise brings a connection to the culture and community that will deepen your guests experience. Through dedication to her craft and desire to make authentic connections she is an engaging speaker at an opening session. Her knowledge of New Orelans history and music makes her an exciting guide on our inimitable Syncopated Strolls.
From the Blue Room to the Dew Drop Inn: A Rock-n-Roll Journey
It is evidently know that New Orleans is the Cradle of Jazz. Did you know it is also home to Rock-n-Roll? Composer, band leader, producer Dave Bartholomew ushered in a new sound with his long time collaborator Fats Domino. A show & Tell at Historic New Orelans Collection will give an introduction to New Orleans role in the Big Beat of R&B that morphed into the sound that would sweep the nation, Rock-n-Roll. Afterward a mini-coach tour will bring you past the places that this new sound was taking hold including the recording studio of Dave Batrthoomoly - now home to his son, Don Barhomew studio and record label. We'll finish up at newly retired legendary Dew Drop Inn where greats such as Dr. John, Ray Charles, and Little Richard honed their crafts.
The Roosevelt's Rhythm & Roots: A Syncopated Stroll
Led by local jazz musicians, The Roosevelt’s Rhythm & Roots is a three-hour guided experience celebrating the birthplace of jazz. The journey begins at the historic Roosevelt Hotel, where guests explore the musical legacy of the legendary Blue Room before setting off on a syncopated stroll through the French Quarter.
With stops at two to three live jazz venues, guests enjoy authentic performances while learning how New Orleans’ rich cultural influences gave rise to America’s original art form. Part history, part live music, and fully immersive—this jazz crawl connects past and present through the sound of the city itself.
