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Culture Collison 12, the free arts and culture showcase happy hour, returns Sept. 21 at Jefferson Performing Arts Center in Metairie.
The gettogether of local nonprofit organizations that promote arts and culture is free and open to the public. More than 60 purveyors will be on hand to offer information about their programs and seasonal offerings, some presenting live entertainment.
The event runs 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the 6400 Airline Drive, Metairie, performing arts center. The last previous Culture Collision was August 2019.
People browse the booths during Culture Collision 10 at the Contemporary Arts Center in New Orleans on Wednesday, August 29, 2018.
“From its beginning in 2008, Culture Collision’s aim has been to introduce all kinds of art and cultural activity to people from all parts of the metro area,” said Paul Maassen, general manager of the sponsoring WWNO 89.9 FM. “WWNO is delighted that Culture Collision 2022 will carry on this mission and highlight our region’s newest investment in the arts, the Jefferson Performing Arts Center.”
The center, now under the management of the Jefferson Performing Arts Society, hopes to expand their presence in the region.
People watch as the Melange Dance Company performs during Culture Collision 10 at the Contemporary Arts Center in New Orleans on Wednesday, August 29, 2018.
“Our hosting … aligns with our goal to build a wider array of presentations and programming at this gorgeous gem of a venue,” said Todd Simmons, general manager of the center and executive director of the society.
Fees for organizations to reserve a display table have been waived for the “comeback year.”
Visit www.culturenola.com or contact Amy Kirk Duvoisin at amy@jpas.org or 504-885-2000 ext. 212, or Ron Biava at 504-280-7001 or ron@wwno.org.
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