A courtyard at night features an elegant building with large windows and warm lighting. A staircase leads to the upper floor. People gather around tables below, enjoying the cozy ambiance.

HNOC Ce Soir

New Orleans Musicians in Art

HNOC Ce Soir

New Orleans Musicians in Art

November 12, 2025, 4:30–7:30 p.m.

520 Royal Street

Free admission, registration encouraged

Enjoy extended hours at the museum as we celebrate the opening of New Orleans Musicians in Art, HNOC’s new exhibition featuring gems from our permanent collection.

The Diego Benjamin Delgado Quartet will provide a musical backdrop for the evening while artist Emilie Rhys draws the event live. Rhys, the daughter of artist Noel Rockmore—whose iconic paintings of New Orleans musicians are featured in the exhibition—will host a brief discussion about her artistic technique after her drawing is complete. Rhys will also remain on site to sign copies of her book, New Orleans Music Observed, now available at the Shop at the Collection.

Jelly Roll Morton, 20th century, oil on Masonite by Lester Simmons. HNOC, acquisition made possible by the Boyd Cruise Fund, 2010.0096.7

We are also excited to welcome a pop-up shop hosted by Crescent Pennant CompanyOpens in new tab. Owned by Mia and Charlie Halloran—a swing dance instructor and jazz trombonist, respectively—Crescent Pennant will offer vintage-style, hand-sewn and painted canvas pennants celebrating musical heroes from New Orleans history, including Louis Armstrong and Jelly Roll Morton.

All HNOC exhibitions will be open to explore, and the Shop and Cafe will remain open throughout the event. Admission is free, with registration encouraged.