WASHINGTON, D.C. – June 1, 2015 – (RealEstateRama) — JEFFERSON PARISH proudly announces the June 20th, 2015, Grand Opening Gala of the Jefferson Performing Arts Center (JPAC). The red-carpet event and gala reception will be headlined by The Branford Marsalis and Joey Calderazzo Duo, each celebrated Grammy Award winners. The opening act will showcase JPAC artist-in-residence Jefferson Performing Arts Society, led by Maestro Dennis Assaf, along with additional performances by Delta Festival Ballet, Jefferson Ballet, and local celebrity kingfish Spud McConnell.
Doors will open at 6:30pm for the gala reception with show time immediately following at 7:30pm. Champagne, hors d’oeuvres, and other refreshments will be served alongside the famous Rodrique Steinway “Blue Dog” Piano, with reception entertainment provided by members of the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra.
JPAC is the new state-of-the-art performance venue of Jefferson Parish and the Greater New Orleans region, featuring: a plush, modern, acoustically- designed interior; an impressive 51-ft proscenium arch stage with mechanized orchestra lift; and a theatrical fly rigging system by the world renowned designer J.R. Clancy. The facility’s expansive lobby includes a building-wide six-story window-wall overlooking LaSalle Park, artwork by internationally acclaimed Louisiana artist Hunt Slonem, a full service bar, and a VIP-guest lounge. The backstage area is able to accommodate touring and management companies of all sizes and boasts an artist’s “green” room, four star dressing rooms, and six ensemble dressing rooms.
JPAC is the new state-of-the-art performance venue of Jefferson Parish and the Greater New Orleans region, featuring: a plush, modern, acoustically- designed interior; an impressive 51-ft proscenium arch stage with mechanized orchestra lift; and a theatrical fly rigging system by the world renowned designer J.R. Clancy. The facility’s expansive lobby includes a building-wide six-story window-wall overlooking LaSalle Park, artwork by internationally acclaimed Louisiana artist Hunt Slonem, a full service bar, and a VIP-guest lounge. The backstage area is able to accommodate touring and management companies of all sizes and boasts an artist’s “green” room, four star dressing rooms, and six ensemble dressing rooms.
Tickets, inclusive of performance and gala reception, are now on sale: $75 (balcony) and $100 (orchestra). Business or cocktail attire is requested. Patrons are encouraged to purchase in advance at www.jeffersonpac.com, by phone at (877) 840-0457, or in person, subject to availability, at the JPAC box office during select hours on June 18th, 19th, and 20th.
Contact Kriss Fortunato, Jefferson Parish Public Information Officer, (504) 736-6410
Contact
Kriss Fortunato, Public Information Officer
kfortunato (at) jeffparish (dot) net
Rhonda P. Collins
rcollins (at) jeffparish (dot) net
