Philanthropic Events Home for the Holidays benefiting NOCCA Foundation

Home for the Holidays benefiting NOCCA Foundation

A lineup of local legendary musicians performed at a fundraiser for NOCCA’s young artists. ➺

By Shelby Simon

Home for the Holidays welcomed a star-studded lineup of musicians and friends of NOCCA to the House of Blues for a night of spectacular art and music to benefit the Daniel Price Memorial Fund for Aspiring Artists. The fund, established in memory of NOCCA alum Daniel Price (Visual Arts, 1993), is part of the NOCCA Foundation’s Student Success Program, which provides young artists with year-round support for training, supplies and college scholarships.

The program featured performances by legendary artists: Irma Thomas, John Boutte, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Kermit Ruffins, Soul Rebels, James Andrews, Anders Osborne and Sasha Masakowski. Gralen Banks served as the emcee.

House of Blues New Orleans provided a patron party buffet preceding the gala for gold and silver-level patrons, which included back-to-back performances by Irma Thomas and John Boutte, as well as the special perk of reserved seating in the House of Blues lodge with an unobstructed view of the stage. These patrons also enjoyed an open bar upstairs and downstairs, plus a silent auction featuring artwork by Daniel Price award recipients.

Approximately 600 patrons gathered for the musical program. ✦

EVENT AT A GLANCE

WHAT Home for the Holidays benefiting NOCCA Foundation WHEN December 22, 2021 WHERE House of Blues (225 Decatur St)

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1. Glade Bilby, Sally Perry, Gregory Holt, Sally Shushan 2. Devin Leivo, Taylor Schoen 3. June Erie, Louis Colmenares 4. Katherine Batiste, Michael Batiste 5. Kathy Price, Steve Price 6. Susan Gunn, Madeline Price, Mary Claire Kramer, Alaina Fontenot