Contents FEATURES 18 The Meters, Forever Funky | By Kevin Michaels 20 Buckwheat Zydeco & Pete Fountain | By Alison Fensterstock 24 Cuba Comes to Jazz Fest | By Sarah Ravits
DEPARTMENTS 2 Posters 5 Festival Policies 6 Mayor’s Welcome 9 Producers’ Welcome 10 Shell Welcome 12 Board President’s Welcome 13 Programs and Assets 14 Fans of the Fest 16 Board of Directors 90 In Memoriam 92 Sponsors 93 Festival Production & Staff
FOOD 40 Food Booths Map 42 Food Heritage & Cajun Cabin Demonstration Stages 46 Festival Food
CRAFTS 48 49 52 56 57 58
Welcome to Crafts & Villages & Marketplaces Congo Square African Marketplace Contemporary Crafts Louisiana Marketplace Folklife Village Native American Village
EXHIBITS & DEMONSTRATIONS 59 Grandstand Exhibits 60 Education Programs
MUSIC 31 Daily Tent and Stage Schedules with Map 61 Kids Area 65 Music Makers: A Glossary of the Talent
Presented by Shell | Jazz Fest 2017
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