JAMNOLA to host She JAMS community art night Oct. 20

JAMNOLA will host She JAMS, a one-night fundraiser in New Orleans on Oct. 20 featuring live music, art and special guests. All net proceeds from the $20 event will go to Girls Play Trumpets Too, a nonprofit that helps girls ages 8-19 build confidence and skills through music.

Why it matters: - She JAMS turns a night of entertainment into direct funding for girls in New Orleans who are learning music, leadership and performance skills. - 100% of net proceeds will support Girls Play Trumpets Too and its work with girls ages 8-19. - The event ties together local artists, musicians and cultural figures in a format designed to spotlight female creativity and the city’s next generation of talent.

What happened: - JAMNOLA will host She JAMS on Tuesday, Oct. 20, from 5-8 p.m. at 940 Frenchmen Street in New Orleans. - Tickets are $20, and all net proceeds will be donated to Girls Play Trumpets Too. - The event is framed as a community art night benefiting the New Orleans-based nonprofit.

The details: - Girls Play Trumpets Too will perform live during the event. - Anjelika “Jelly” Joseph, JAMNOLA’s music ambassador, will sing two songs, including a solo set and a collaboration with the young musicians. - Rockin’ Dopsie Jr. will also perform live. - Big Chief Victor Harris will make a special appearance. - Jane Tardo and Benjamin Harlow will present their Haunted Hearse Phone Rollercoaster experience. - Joel Scilley will create art live during the evening. - JAMNOLA artists will showcase their work and discuss their creative process. - DJ Lady B will provide music for the event. - Complimentary bites and sips will be served.

Between the lines: - The fundraiser fits JAMNOLA’s broader identity as an immersive cultural venue built around New Orleans art, music and community. - The lineup blends established local names with young performers, signaling an effort to frame youth development as part of the city’s cultural future. - The nonprofit focus also highlights a broader issue in music: women remain underrepresented in many performance spaces, especially in trumpet-led traditions.

What's next: - JAMNOLA is promoting tickets through JamNola.com. - The event will add one more public performance opportunity for Girls Play Trumpets Too as the organization continues its mentorship and education work. - The fundraiser is positioned as both a one-night celebration and a revenue boost for future programming.

The bottom line: - She JAMS is a ticketed community event with a clear purpose: showcase New Orleans artists while sending every dollar of net proceeds to a program that helps young girls build musical careers.