WWOZ's Virtual Groove Gala on Thursday, September 3!

On Thursday, September 3rd, WWOZ will host the annual GROOVE GALA, and you are cordially invited! This is not your average gala! Wear your favorite festival attire as we unite and gather virtually so everyone around the world can safely celebrate WWOZ’s incredible 40 years of broadcasting and Guarding the Groove.

The amazing talent lineup includes Irma Thomas, Tank and the Bangas, John Boutte, Samantha Fish, Kermit Ruffins, Amanda Shaw with Rockin’ Dopsie Jr. and Tuba Skinny! 

In past years, their sold-out gala was held in the heart of the French Quarter at the historic Le Petit Theatre and Tableau Restaurant, with room for only 350 Guardians of the Groove. This year WWOZ is presented with a unique opportunity to open the doors to a worldwide virtual audience so there’s room for everyone to groove together! Join the fun on Thursday, September 3rd beginning at 7pm central where the Groove Gala will be streaming via WWOZ’s Facebook page, their YouTube, wwoz.org and broadcasting on 90.7FM. 

Get Down and GiveNOLA Virtual Concert on May 27th!

This YLC Wednesday at the Square: Get Down and Give NOLA digital concert will harness the power of music to unite our community behind a common cause – multiplying our impact by giving together. While we couldn't get together in-person this spring, we're excited to share that we'll be gathering virtually to celebrate what would have been an incredible season.

The musicians from this year's line-up, as well as several beloved alumni, are donating songs for you to enjoy at our Get Down and Give NOLA virtual concert. They're eager to share their messages with you on what it means to be proud to call New Orleans home. Watch live at 5pm NOLA time, 3pm L.A. time, on May 27 on the YLC Wednesday at the Square Facebook page or on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSUa-GMXJUx693u1COdNXbg).

Enjoy performances by: Alexis & the Samurai, Amanda Shaw, Anders Osborne, Andrew Duhon, Big Sam's Funky Nation, Daria + The Hip Drops, Dave Jordan + Rurik Nunan, Erica Falls, Flow Tribe, Galactic, Kermit Ruffins, Little Freddie King, Lost Bayou Ramblers, Marc Broussard, Margie Perez, Marcia Ball, N.O.B.A.B.E, New Orleans Johnnys, The Quickening, The Revivalists, Robin Barnes, and Shamarr Allen.

Young Leadership Council, in partnership with AOS Interior Environments and the Greater New Orleans Foundation, is hosting this event. 2020 was the fifteenth-anniversary season for YLC Wednesday at the Square. Please consider donating $15 to help support our 2021 season and YLC’s nine community-service projects. GiveNOLA Day is Tuesday, June 2, and you can pre-schedule your gift online today at https://www.givenola.org/young-leadership-council