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7. Tom McDermott, Robin Pannagl and Benny Rousselle attended the Woodlands Conservancy’s “Save our Sponge Concert” to benefit the 840 acres of forested wetlands the nonprofit manages. The event featured live performances by McDermott and fellow pianist Joe Krown and Leah Rucker’s Quartet, local food and drinks and a silent auction. 8. Dr. Tarun Jolly and Heidi Schmalbach enjoyed a preview of the 2018 LUNA Fete installation at a patron party hosted by Jolly and his wife, Rupa. 9. Valerie Besthoff, Dr. Rupa Jolly and Molly Homler attended the 2018 LUNA Fete Preview Patron Party at the Jollys’ home in December 2018. 10. Wendell Brunious, Troy Andrews and Jon Batiste celebrated the first ever “Improvisations Gala” at the New Orleans Jazz Museum in December 2018. (Photo by Eric Waters) 11. Tony Dagradi, Greg Lambousy, Stanton Moore and James Singleton attended the New Orleans Jazz Museum’s “Improvisations Gala.” Over 500 guests were treated to performances by legendary local musicians, unique lighting by the artists of LUNA Fete, food, drinks and a silent auction. (Photo by Eric Waters) 12. Dawn Beach, Dr. Michael Weaver and Emilie Rhys are pictured at the New Orleans Jazz Museum’s “Improvisations Gala,” held to help fund an expansion to include educational initiatives as well as interior and exterior improvements.
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