The art world, as well as art lovers who like really cool and thought-provoking art, will be focused on New Orleans when Prospect.6: The Future is Present, The Harbinger is Home opens on Nov. 2. This citywide contemporary art triennial brings together some of the most interesting artists around the world who will use New Orleans as a “global point of departure for examining our collective future as it relates to climate change, legacies of colonialism and definitions of belonging and home,” says Prospect New Orleans, which organizes the event. Among the 51 artists, nine are from, based or have ties to Louisiana: Hannah Chalew, Thomas Deaton, Christian Dinh, Abdi Farah, L. Kasimu Harris, Blas Isasi, Ruth Owens, Brooke Pickett and Ashley Teamer. Co-curated by The Susan Brennan co-Artistic Directors Miranda Lash and Ebony G. Patterson, the triennial will include new works with emphasis on large-scale and installations in galleries, museums and public places throughout New Orleans. Prospect.6: On view through Feb. 2, 2025. Prospect6.org; prospectneworleans.org, @prospect_nola
Going Wild
It’s a wilderness appreciation day when A Studio in the Woods (13401 Patterson Rd.) holds its FORESTival: A Celebration of Art and Nature on Nov. 16. The studio’s setting is in a bottomland, hardwood forest in the Lower Coast of Algiers. At the festival, families can enjoy walks in the woods, musical performances from bands such as Waterseed, art presentations, art and science activities for children (and the young-a-heart), food, information about the environment and a silent auction. It is the only time of a year the grounds are open to the general public, as it hosts an arts and science residency program. FORESTival: 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; astudiointhewoods.org; @astudiointhewoods
Top Brass
Founded in the early 1990’s by Derrick Moss and Lumar LeBlanc, who met as members of Harold Dejan’s Young Olympia Brass Band, the Soul Rebels push the boundaries of traditional brass band music, incorporating hip-hop, pop, rock, soul, jazz, rap and funk, making it a favorite around the world. On Nov. 23, Tipitina’s (501 Napoleon Ave.) is featuring a Soul Rebels Reunion concert (8 p.m. doors, 9 p.m. show) showcasing current and former band members, making this a night not to miss — and one to remember. tipitinas.com, @tipitinas; thesoulrebels.com, @thesoulrebels
Lights On
Prepare to be amazed as LUNA Fête, the captivating festival of light, art, and technology presented by Arts New Orleans, returns Nov. 14-17. The most noticeable — as well as anticipated — redux is that of the projection mapping on the facade of Gallier Hall (545 St. Charles Ave). Viewed from Lafayette Park, the location also acts as a good starting point to viewing cutting-edge installations along Lafayette Street, leading to an immersive display at Piazza d’Italia. Other highlights include an arts market, Little LUNA Kids Corner and VIP Oasis LUNA Lounge. LUNA Fête, 6 p.m.-10 p.m., lunafete.org; @lunafete
In Harmony
New Voices New Orleans, founded by conductor, voice teacher, and administrator Trey Platt, works with students from the city’s public schools who sing in vibrant performances that embrace their creativity. This November, NVNO will partner with Chickasaw storyteller Amy Bluebell for a program titled “Heart Songs,” inspired by folklore: Nov. 18, NVNO at KIPP Central City Primary (1:45 p.m. doors; 2 p.m. concert, 3127 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.) and Nov. 20, NVNO and Hynes UNO Chorus (4:45 p.m. doors; 5 p.m. concert, 1901 Leon C. Simon Dr.). Catch the student performers next month for holiday-themed concerts at noon at The Roosevelt Hotel (130 Roosevelt Way); Dec. 18, NVNO at KIPP Central City Primary; Dec. 20: NVNO at KIPP Believe Primary. The concerts are free. Nvno.org; @newvoicesneworleans
