Contact: David West
News Bureau
Northwestern State University
Natchitoches, LA 71497
(318) 357-6466
4/24/98
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NATCHITOCHES - The First Jazz Mania Picnic will be held Saturday, May 2 from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. on the Riverfront in downtown Natchitoches. Admission is free. The event is sponsored Northwestern State University's chapter of the International Association of Jazz Educators.
NSU's three jazz bands will perform along with several combos. Those attending can bring a picnic lunch or make a purchase from food vendors who will be on hand.
A raffle drawing will be held each hour for prizes. For more information, call 357-5754.