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Edwin Harrison – A Childhood Music Memory and a Musical Gift to New Orleans
Read more: Edwin Harrison – A Childhood Music Memory and a Musical Gift to New OrleansFor New Orleans musician and retired educator Edwin Harrison, the spark was lit before he could even read a music sheet.
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Deezle – A Childhood Music Memory: The Coolest Bass Player
Read more: Deezle – A Childhood Music Memory: The Coolest Bass PlayerWatching his uncle make music with so much style planted a seed. “I want to be like him,” Deezle remembers thinking.
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Finding Your Voice: The Story Behind the New Allen Toussaint Children’s Book
Read more: Finding Your Voice: The Story Behind the New Allen Toussaint Children’s BookIn a recent episode of Confetti Park, host Katy Hobgood sat down with Alison Toussaint-LeBeaux to discuss her beautiful new children’s book about her dad—New Orleans musical legend Allen Toussaint. It’s called The Prince of New Orleans: The Life of Allen Toussaint. “When my dad first passed, I was just thinking I certainly didn’t want…
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A Decade of High Seas & Harmony
Read more: A Decade of High Seas & HarmonyCelebrating 10 Years of Family Pyrate Day! Ahoy, families and friends! At Confetti Park, we believe that childhood should be filled with magic, music, and adventure. That’s why our hearts are full as we announce a very special milestone: This year marks 10 years since we held the first Family Pyrate Day in Algiers Point!…
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Family Pyrate Day
Read more: Family Pyrate DayFamily Pyrate Day 2025 Ahoy, Mateys! Join Us for Family Pyrate Day! Get ready to set sail for a day of swashbuckling fun in the heart of Algiers Point! Confetti Park and Bargeboard, LLC are teaming up to bring you a treasure trove of music, stories, and pyratical adventures. Whether you’re a seasoned buccaneer or…
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Storytime: The Runaway Beignet by Connie
Read more: Storytime: The Runaway Beignet by ConnieThe Chase is On! If you’ve ever strolled by Jackson Square on a humid morning, you know that smell—the intoxicating, sugary scent of fresh fried dough and powdered sugar mixed wafting on the wind. But what happens when one of those delicious treats decides it’s not quite ready to be eaten? Today on Confetti Park…
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Storytime: Why He Carried the Turkey by James Baldwin
Read more: Storytime: Why He Carried the Turkey by James BaldwinHear ye! Hear ye! Good people are everywhere. Happy Thanksgiving, friends! As we give thanks this week, let’s take a moment to celebrate the fact that kindness is all around us. In every town, city, and corner of the world, there are good people spreading thoughtfulness, helpfulness, and a sprinkle of joy wherever they go.…
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Stanton Dossett – A Childhood Music Memory
Read more: Stanton Dossett – A Childhood Music MemoryStanton Dossett, from Shreveport, Louisiana, grew up surrounded by music that shaped his earliest memories. His grandmother, Mary Lou Davis, was a talented pianist and composer who filled his childhood with original songs and lullabies. Stanton’s mother continued that tradition, playing classical pieces—especially Chopin—which made music a daily presence in their lives. The gentle humming…
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Irma Thomas – A Childhood Music Memory
Read more: Irma Thomas – A Childhood Music MemoryIrma Thomas, the “Soul Queen of New Orleans,” still remembers her first time singing on stage. It happened at New Star school in Greensburg, Louisiana, during a school play of Cinderella. Her teacher asked her to sing “Tennessee Waltz” for the audience. Irma wasn’t nervous—she was excited. As she sang, she realized how much she…
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Donald Lewis, Jr. – A Childhood Music Memory
Read more: Donald Lewis, Jr. – A Childhood Music MemoryDonald Lewis, Jr., beloved New Orleans actor, teacher, DJ, and storyteller, shares his earliest memory of the stage! A professional performer and teacher in New Orleans, Donald Lewis, Jr. has shared his stories with scores of Louisiana children over the decades, at schools and libraries around the state. He’s delighted New Orleans audiences in dozens…
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Louisiana artist Carole Gauthier Lancon – A Childhood Music Memory
Read more: Louisiana artist Carole Gauthier Lancon – A Childhood Music MemoryCarole Gauthier Lancon is an artist, long-time arts educator and art therapist who lives in a small village called Parks, Louisiana on the banks of Bayou Teche. Originally from St. Martinville, Carole grew up in a family where art and art making were an everyday part of life. She also had a musical childhood, and…
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Chris Sheard – A Childhood Music Memory
Read more: Chris Sheard – A Childhood Music MemoryChris Sheard recalls going on car rides with the family and only having one cassette tape to listen to, over and over again! In this childhood music memory, New Orleans musician Chris Sheard (Mr. Chris!) recalls going on car rides with the family and only having one cassette tape to listen to, over and over…
