From the Fat Man to Mahalia: James Michalopoulos Exhibit Opening

The New Orleans Jazz Museum looks forward to the debut of a new exhibit, From Fat Man to Mahalia: Paintings by James Michalopoulos. Through his colorful and energetic compositions, James Michalopoulos, New Orleans’ most recognized living artist, conjures the moods and syncopation of jazz in his work. This retrospective will span the artist’s most recent paintings of street musicians to his more rarely seen works loaned from private collections across the United States, including works such as the original Louis Armstrong painting behind the 2001 Jazz Fest poster— to be exhibited here in Louisiana for the first time twenty 20 years. The exhibit will pair iconic instruments from the New Orleans Jazz Museum’s collection, such as the pianos of jazz greats Fats Domino and Dr. John, with Michalopolous’ portraits of their legendary owners. The exhibit is included in admission to the New Orleans Jazz Museum.

We welcome guests to celebrate the opening with performances by the Adonis Rose Ensemble and refreshments by Celebration Distillation and Louisiana Pizza Kitchen.  6 pm. Free. nolajazzmuseum.org/articles/fatmanexhibit.