March 2010
11:00 am to 5:00 pm, Saturday and Sunday
Audubon Zoo

Soul Fest was celebrated over two days and featured live musical performances by local artists including Jazz, Rhythm and Blues, Gospel and Hip Hop artists. Soul food prepared by local restaurants and caterers was sold for purchase, as well as hand made arts and crafts. Children enjoyed the Children's Workshop presented by Home Depot as well as hands on activities at the Kid's Cultural tent. Local health organizations were on hand to offer information on healthy lifestyle changes, and African American Firsts were honored for the first time; including Dr. Corey Hebert, the late Ernest N. Morial, Dr. Willard Dumas, Mr. Wayne Lee, and Judge Madeline Jasmine.

Soul Fest was presented by WellCare for the third consecutive year and sponsored in part by the New Orleans Black McDonald's Operators Association.

Soul Fest is always free with Zoo admission.

SOUL FEST LINE UP

Saturday, March 13, 2010

   11:00 a.m.                        Invocation/National Anthem
                                           TSgt. Kenneth Hollins

   11:10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.   Thelonious Monk Institute Jazz Band

   11:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.   African American Firsts Program

   12:30 p.m – 1:15 p.m.      Tara Alexander

   1:30 p.m.- 2:15 p.m.        Tonya

   2:30 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.       Rochelle

   3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.       Kermit Ruffins with Hot 8 Brass Band

                                           (DJ Ike-T )

Sunday, March 14, 2010

     11:00 a.m.                       Invocation/National Anthem
                                             TSgt. Kenneth Hollins

     11:10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.   Thelonious Monk Institute Jazz Band

     11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.   Blessed

     12:45 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.     ELS

     1:45 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.       BRW

     2:45 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.       Gina Brown

     3:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.       Irvin Mayfield with Rebirth Brass Band                                              

                                             (DJ Captain Charles)