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WHAT: Bunk Johnson Historical Kiosk Unveiling
WHEN: Monday, March 21, 2016 at noon.
WHERE: Next to the Sliman Theater for the Performing Arts - 129 E. Main St., New Iberia, La.
DETAILS:
Due to the chance of rain, the official Bunk Johnson Historical Kiosk unveiling will take place March 21 at noon.
The City of New Iberia, the Bunk Johnson Foundation and Iberia Parish Convention & Visitors Bureau invite you to attend the official unveiling of the Bunk Johnson Historical Kiosk on March 21 next to the Sliman Theater for the Performing Arts at 129 E. Main St. in New Iberia.
The kiosk honors the legacy of jazz musician William G. "Bunk" Johnson and his impact on Iberia Parish. Born in New Orleans, Johnson lived and is buried in New Iberia. He is credited for teaching Louis Armstrong and other jazz legends.
IPCVB sponsored the project and provided funds for the construction of the interpretative kiosk.
To learn more about Johnson and the annual Bunk Fest, which celebrates his musical legacy, visit BunkJohnson.com.
For more information about the kiosk, contact Fran Thibodeaux, 337-365-1540 or [email protected]
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