Programs
Judith Owen – Jazz By Candlelight Featuring The Gentlemen Callers
BK House is excited to announce an extra special engagement, the second weekend of Jazz Fest, with Judith Owen featuring The Gentlemen Callers!
On Saturday May 4th from 7:30-9 Historic BK House presents Judith Owen – Jazz By Candlelight featuring the Gentlemen Callers. Delightful, daring, insightful, and fun: these are just some of the many adjectives that could be used to describe Judith Owen’s charming and seductive musical style.
She will joined by her backing band The Gentlemen Callers for what will be a memorable performance in the Historic BK House Grand Salon.
Tickets are $40 for VIP seating (very limited) and $30 for general admission. Doors at 7pm, show starts 7:30 There will be a cash bar provided by BK House.
Watercolor Workshop with Diego Larguia
Diego Larguia will return to Historic BK House to teach a watercolor class on May 11th. The instructor will provide a photo reference and execute a full watercolor demo. Participants will then paint their own version. We will finish with a brief critique of the work produced. Open to all skill levels. Cost is $60 for non-members and $50 for members.
Supply list (suggested):
-Good watercolor paper such as Arches 140Lbs Cold Press. Not larger than 10”x14”
-Assorted watercolor paints. Tubes or pans.
-Brushes for watercolor
-Watercolor palette
-Masking tape
-Water container
-pencil and eraser
-paper towels or tissue paper
Making History – Arts and Crafts Summer Camp
This Summer Bk House will run the “Making History – Arts and Crafts Camp” where history meets creativity in the heart of the French Quarter!
Camp will run in three different sessions, with a number of activities. including: Making Musical Instruments, Making Jewelry, Making Herbal Remedies, Making Candy, Exploring the French Quarter, & More!
Sessions are:
June 24-28, July 1-5, July 15-19
To register, please use the following link: https://bit.ly/BKHouseCamp
2024 Rhythm & Roses Concert Series
Back by popular demand, the Historic BK House & Gardens is delighted to welcome back Rhythm & Roses to the Parterre Garden on Ursulines at Chartres Street. Concerts will commence on Thursday, March 14, with Amanda Shaw kicking off festivities, and will end, Thursday, May 2, with a rousing close by Marcia Ball.
Performances will take place from 6-9 pm; gates to the beautifully manicured garden will open at 5:30 pm. Tickets are priced at $30 for nonmembers and $25 for BK members. Beverages will be available for purchase on site to benefit the ongoing garden maintenance and restoration.
For tickets, visit here: TICKETS
Special multiple concert package offered to BK House members. (Email us for special member package info!)
Amanda Shaw – March 14
New Orleans Nightcrawlers – March 21
Erica Falls – March 28
The Rumble – April 4
James Andrews – April 18
George Porter Trio – April 25
Marcia Ball – May 2
Concert-goers are encouraged to purchase advanced tickets due to anticipated popularity of the event and size of the historic setting. Limited seating will be provided; however, attendees may bring small chairs provided space allows. Outside beverages will not be permitted.
The exciting series is sponsored by BK House neighbor and benefactor James Douglas Hislop.
Promotional support provided by OffBeat Magazine.
PAST PROGRAM: St. Joseph’s Day Altar Returns in 2024
St. Joseph’s Day Altar Returns
The Historic BK House & Gardens honors St. Joseph’s Day with an altar every year. Join us in marking this sacred Sicilian tradition, which has been celebrated in the French Quarter since Sicilian immigrants began arriving in the city in the late 19th century.
The altar will open on Monday, March 18 through Wednesday, March 20 from 10 AM – 4 PM. The public will be invited to visit and learn more about this important tradition.
To Contribute to the BK House St. Joseph’s Altar contact Joseph at joseph@bkhouse.org Contributions from the community are cherished and appreciated!
PAST PROGRAM: Cin Cin! Wines of Sicily
On Sunday, March 17, BK House will host Cin Cin! featuring five wines from Sicily, curated by Grand Krewe – Fine Wine & Spirits. Sommelier Wes Kohler-Bergene will lead participants through a tasting of selected varietals paired with dishes specially created by Messina’s Catering. The Glow Worm Trio (Guitar, Violin, Mandolin) will be performing Italian American music in the courtyard. Tickets are $45 for BK Members and $50 for non-members. Doors will open at 5:30 and the event is 6-8pm. While not officially blessed and open for viewing, attendees will have the opportunity to preview the uniquely Sicilian St. Joseph’s Altar at the event.
PAST PROGRAM: Haiti-Louisiana: Tides of Freedom
Background: The BK House owes its existence to Haiti and the Haitian Revolution (1791-1804). As the enslaved population in Saint-Domingue rebelled for freedom, numerous families, especially wealthy slaveholders, sought refuge in Louisiana. Notably, Joseph LeCarpintier, fled Haiti and became an auctioneer deeply involved in New Orleans’ slave trade. In 1825, he commissioned the BK House’s construction. The House was designed by another Haitian migrant, architect Francois Correjolles. The Haitian Revolution prompted several thousand people, both free and enslaved, to move to Louisiana, forging a lasting connection between these two places.
The Exhibit: The Nous Foundation, the Historic BK House & Gardens, and Max Jean-Louis are thrilled to co-present their original exhibition, Haiti-Louisiana: Tides of Freedom, which will be on display from January 12 to March 17, 2024, at the Historic BK House & Gardens.
This groundbreaking exhibition features two collections: 41 works from the Jacques Bartoli Collection of contemporary Haitian art (30 paintings and 11 beaded flags), previously presented at UNESCO in Paris and making its debut in Louisiana, and 36 original paintings and photographs by eight Haitian and Louisianan artists commissioned for the occasion by Haitian-born curator Max Jean-Louis.
This exhibition aims to commemorate Haiti’s 220th anniversary of independence and celebrate the deep-rooted connection between Haiti and Louisiana.
The Team:
Curator: Max Jean-Louis
Co-Curators: Annie Irvin, Scott Tilton, Rudy Bazenet, Joseph Makkos, Jane Hill
Graphic Designer: Katya Vaz
Host Committee: Sandra Dartus, Denise Frazier, Régine René Labrousse, Jacqueline Simon, Nathalie Simon
PAST PROGRAM: A charming evening of Jazz with Cyrille Aimée
On Sunday, February 25, acclaimed French Jazz vocalist Cyrille Aimée will perform in concert with guitar accompaniment Historic BK House & Gardens. Described by a New York Times music reviewer as “a blend of Michael Jackson and Sarah Vaughan, the saucy singer was nominated for a Grammy in 2019 for her recording of Sondheim’s “Marry Me A Little”. The concert begins at 6 pm; doors open at 5:30. Tickets are $30 for nonmembers and $25 for members and are available HERE Light refreshments will be served but guests are encouraged to bring their own beverages of choice, openers, and extra cups.
PAST PROGRAM: BK House’s Annual Kids Holiday Tea Party!
Join us at The Historic BK House & Gardens on Saturday, December 9 from 10am til 1pm for our annual Holiday Tea party!
Kids and guardians are welcomed to attend the party filled with snacks and fun activities ranging from storytelling, holiday crafts, and a visit from a surprise guest! (Refreshments will be available for adults and kids alike!)
Kids can bring their favorite doll to show off as well!
Space is limited! Tickets are required for each adult and child attending. Children 2 years old and younger may attend for free, no ticket required.
Tickets can be purchased via eventbrite.
PAST PROGRAM: The Magic of Christmas with Tim Laughlin trio, featuring Yolanda Robinson
The Magic of Christmas Concert with the Tim Laughlin trio, featuring Yolanda Robinson