Acura is a leading automotive nameplate that delivers Precision Crafted Performance – a commitment to expressive styling, high performance and innovative engineering, all built on a foundation of quality and reliability. The Acura lineup features five distinctive models – the ILX and TLX sport sedans, the RDX and MDX sport-utility vehicles and the next-generation, electrified NSX supercar. All Acura models sold in North America for the 2021 model year are made in the U.S., using domestic and globally sourced parts. Additional media information including pricing, features & specifications and high-resolution photography is available at AcuraNews.com. Consumer information is available at Acura.com. The Gia Maione Prima Foundation, Inc was established by the late Gia Maione Prima with the assistance of long-time friend and counsel, Anthony J. Sylvester of Sherman Wells Sylvester & Stamelman, LLP. The Foundation’s purposes include, but are not limited to, making donations to other tax-exempt organizations that support and encourage an appreciation for American jazz, American popular music and jazz performance, as well as the fine arts. Visit their website here. Thank you to Reily Foods Company for being the “Official Tea and Water Sponsor” of Shorty Fest! Visit their website here. Thank you to Luzianne! Visit their website here. Thank you to Evamor Nationally Alkaline Artesian Water! Visit their website here. Founded in 2002 by Chef Emeril Lagasse and his wife Alden, Emeril Lagasse Foundation is a 501c(3) public charity headquartered in New Orleans. The Foundation’s mission is to create opportunities to inspire, mentor and enable youth to reach their full potential through culinary, nutrition and arts education. Since its inception, Emeril Lagasse Foundation has granted more than $10 million to children’s charities to support culinary, nutrition and arts programs. Projects funded by the Foundation include an outdoor classroom, gardens, fresh foods cafeteria and teaching kitchen at Edible Schoolyard New Orleans, an accessible learning kitchen for special needs students at St. Michael Special School, a four-year culinary arts program for high school students at New Orleans Center for the Creative Arts, the Emeril Lagasse Foundation Hospitality Center at Café Reconcile, and hospitality training at Liberty’s Kitchen for at-risk youth preparing healthy school meals. Visit their website here. Thank you to Sazerac Rye for being our “Live Music” Sponsor! Visit their website here. Thank you to Iberia Bank for being the “Official Bank Sponsor” of Shorty Fest! Visit their website HERE. Thank you to Tasc! Proceeds from the sale of their official “Shorty Fest” t-shirt will be donated to the Trombone Shorty Foundation! Visit their website HERE. “Virtual Shorty Fest Presented by Acura” will be televised on WNOL/ Nola 38 on Sept 26 at 8pm! Thank you to WNOL for their support! Check out their program schedule HERE. Thank you to Times Picayune / New Orleans Advocate / Nola.com for their partnership! Visit them online HERE. Thank you to Billy Reid for their sponsorship! Visit their website HERE. Thank you to community partner Imagine Recovery! Visit their website HERE. Thank you to community partner Tipitina’s! Check back soon for more info on how they’ll stream the event. Visit their website HERE. Thank you to community partner New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation! Check back soon for more info on how they’ll stream the event. Visit their website HERE.