Atchafalaya Basinkeeper 20th Anniversary Gala

The ecological stewardship organization Atchafalaya Basinkeeper—which carries a mission to protect and restore the swamps, lakes, rivers, streams, and bayous of the Basin for future generations—is celebrating twenty years in operation this month. The public is invited to join in on the festivities at a gala event held at the Hilton Capital Center, featuring a performance by Grammy-award winning musician Louis Michot, a screening of the film Majestic Atchafalaya, and talks by Lisa Jordan, Director of Tulane's Environmental Law Clinic, researcher Dr. Ivor Van Heerden, and Marc Yaggi, CEO of the Waterkeeper Alliance. Dinner will also be served. 5:30 pm–9 pm. $125; sponsorship opportunities available. basinkeeper.org.