Fundraiser for Scholarships
Saturday, March 21, 2026, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: Firehouse Cultural Center
Event type: Center Stage
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A NIGHT IN THE BIG EASY:
Fundraiser for Scholarships
featuring
THE JAZZ PHOOLS
Serving up their musical Gumbo
★ New Orleans Style Cuisine ★ N’awlins Jazz ★ Libations ★
Saturday, March 21, 2026, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
• Laissez les bons temps rouler — for a great cause! Step into the spirit of the French Quarter for an unforgettable evening inspired by the Big Easy. This is all to support scholarships for deserving adults and children in our community.
• The Firehouse Cultural Center will transform into a New Orleans celebration, complete with twinkling lights and Mardi Gras décor. Music is the heartbeat of the evening, featuring authentic New Orleans jazz, blues, and swing that keeps toes tapping.
• Food: Guests will enjoy a true taste of Louisiana with favorites like oysters, shrimp, jambalaya, gumbo, and red beans and rice — plus made-to-order beignets dusted in powdered sugar. Wine, beer, water, coffee, and tea are included with admission, and a cash bar will feature signature Hurricanes and festive cocktails.
• Purpose: During the event we’ll highlight the purpose of this celebration. Which is changing lives through arts and education. Scholarship stories, Gifts from the Heart, a live auction, and sponsor recognition can be expected. This will inspire generosity and community pride. Join us and let opportunity roll forward for the next generation.
• This year’s event will feature twenty-one tables in our theater with a maximum of four guests per table. We are adding additional sponsor tables of four in the classroom area and will stream the band for your viewing pleasure. Single tickets for patio seating are available for guests with family style table seating. CLICK HERE for the single outdoor patio seating ticket page.
• Please consider joining all of us and reserve your special place today. Below you will find the sponsorship levels; do not hesitate this event will sell out.
• We look forward to seeing you there. Please let me know as soon as possible at which level you will be supporting the event.
$1,500: “Fleur-de-Lis” Title Sponsor
- • 2 Exclusive Reserved in-theater tables, 4 guests per table, with “Krewe of the Rising Phoenix” concierge service
- • Priority in-theater table location preference coordinated prior to event.
- • Title Sponsor listing on “A Night in the Big Easy,” 2026 FCC website, social media E-Blasts & all press releases.
- • Enhanced recognition and sponsor signage at the Event (signage provided by Sponsor).
- • Recognition and sponsor logo on signage at Event entry and at Raw Bar Station.
- • Prominent Title Sponsor listing and logo in evening program.
- • Donor Listing on Firehouse Cultural Center Website.
$800: “Bon Temps” Sponsor
- • 2 Exclusive Reserved in-theater tables, 4 guests per table, with “Krewe of the Rising Phoenix” concierge service.
- • Recognition and sponsor logo on signage at Event entry and at Raw Bar Station.
- • Donor Listing on Firehouse Cultural Center Website for 1 year.
$400: “Cajun” Sponsor
- • 1 Reserved in-theater table, 4 guests per table.
- • With “Krewe of the Rising Phoenix” concierge service.
$75.00: Individual Outdoor Seating
- • Individual Outdoor Seating $75.00 per person, seated with others.
- • 40 spots are available.
- • Click this link for our single seating page.
Benefiting the Firehouse Cultural Center Scholarships & No Fee Programming
Book Your Tickets Online Below, or call 813-645-7651
About The Band:
The Jazz Phools are a popular six-piece band who play New Orleans, Dixieland and Zydeco music. Steve Boisen, who plays bass, banjo and ukulele with The Jazz Phools is Valerie Gillespie’s bass player and has also appeared with Synia Carroll and others. Jay Leaman, the bandleader, plays trombone and performed at a previous fundraiser with TBone’s Big Easy Band.
