A Night with Emilie Rhys and Preservation Hall

Visual artist Emilie Rhys and the Preservation All-Stars will blend music and art at The Historic New Orleans Collection, in a program inspired by the exhibition “Giants of Jazz: Art Posters and Lithographs by Waldemar Świerzy from the Daguillard Collection.”

Rhys, a New Orleans–based artist who draws live musical performances and runs the Scene By Rhys Art Gallery on Toulouse Street, will discuss the process of visually interpreting music in an illustrated interview with Eric Seiferth, curator of “Giants of Jazz.” The daughter of noted artist Noel Rockmore, Rhys will explore the different approaches and visual styles of Rockmore’s Preservation Hall paintings, Świerzy’s expressive lithography and her energetic works that capture the spirit of music. Following the discussion, the Preservation All-Stars will perform an hour-long set, and Rhys will create a live drawing. This program is sponsored by the Preservation Hall Foundation.

Lecture begins at 6 pm, concert at 7 pm. This event is free and open to the public; and reservations are required. To register, email wrc@hnoc.org or call(504) 523-4662. Reservations will be held until five minutes prior to the start of the event, at which time any unclaimed seats will be released to the public. There is a limit of four people per reservation.