Louisiana Museum Foundation Presents Louisiana Legends of Rock and Roll

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Louisiana Museum Foundation Presents Louisiana Legends of Rock and Roll

1950s themed gala rocks with the music of Jerry Lee Lewis and Elvis Presley, featuring stars from Tony-nominated Broadway Musical

WHO: The Louisiana Museum Foundation

WHAT: The Louisiana Legends of Rock and Roll Gala presented by the Louisiana Museum Foundation will transport attendees back to the late 1950s with electrifying concerts by two Broadway stars - Levi Kreis as a young, hip and happening Jerry Lee Lewis and Louisiana native Brandon Bennett impersonating Elvis Presley.

The Louisiana Legends of Rock and Roll Gala will feature food by New Orleans' finest restaurants and specialty 1950s era cocktails, along with an exclusive live auction with fantastic items, such as a Saints VIP Game Day Experience Package.

Additionally, Patron Party attendees will be treated to an exclusive "Legends Cocktail" party where they will have the opportunity to take photos with 1950s era celebrity impersonators, while enjoying live musical performances in the Old U.S. Mint's state-of-the-art third floor venue.

WHEN: Friday, October 5, 2012
6:30 - 8:00 PM Patron Party
8:00 - 11:00 PM Main Party

WHERE: Old U.S. Mint
400 Esplanade Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70116

WHY: The Louisiana Museum Foundation is an independent, charitable nonprofit whose mission is to raise awareness and generate community support for the programs of the Louisiana State Museum.

HOW: Patron party tickets are available starting at $250 per person for Louisiana Museum Foundation Members and $300 per person for non-members.

Tickets to the main party start at $75 per person. Sponsorship opportunities are also available.

For more information or to purchase a ticket, please visit www.thelmf.org, email info@thelmf.org or call the Louisiana Museum Foundation at 504.558.0493.

Founded in 1981, the Louisiana Museum Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) charitable organization whose mission is to preserve and promote Louisiana's history and culture by administering gifts, grants and contributions for the Louisiana State Museum, by assisting the Museum in raising funds, and by marketing the Museum's programs and services.

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