The Trombone Shorty Foundation and the Gia Maione Prima Foundation are proud to present our annual “Tunes for Toys” Toy Drive and Concert, held at Tipitina’s on Thursday December 4! This tradition is a fun and festive way for the New Orleans community to give back this holiday season. Experience live music from The Dirty Dozen Brass Band with special guests Trombone Shorty and JoJo Hermann (of Widespread Panic), plus Trombone Shorty Academy. Admission is free and open to the public (18+), in exchange for a new toy. Doors open at 7pm, with live music kicking off with a bang at 8pm.
The collected toys will be distributed on Saturday, December 6 from 1pm-3pm at Warren Easton High School during a toy giveaway event. There will be refreshments and live music. Event is free and open to the public (any child who attends will receive a free toy). “Tunes for Toys” is made possible by presenting sponsorship by the Gia Maione Prima Foundation.
“Tunes for Toys is very special to to me. It’s a wonderful way to kick off the holiday season” — Foundation founder Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews
In 2011, the Gia Maione Prima Foundation was established with the assistance of long-time friend and counsel, Anthony J. Sylvester of Sherman Atlas Sylvester & Stamelman LLP. Gia Maione Prima was a singer and the widow of Louis Prima, the famous jazz musician, singer, and composer from New Orleans. The GMPF makes donations to tax-exempt organizations supporting and encouraging an appreciation for American jazz, American popular music, and jazz performance, as well as the fine arts.
Warren Easton has a rich legacy of educational excellence. As the oldest public high school in the state of Louisiana, they have not only educated the children of New Orleans for over 100 years, but have also ensured each child has the opportunity to achieve their maximum potential and leave as upstanding citizens who contribute to our community. Through their core values – Tradition, Excellence, Family and Pride – Warren Easton’s Faculty, Staff and Alumni believe in leading by example when it comes to paying it forward to our community. One of their top traditional priorities – along with academic excellence – has always been to embody a true a spirit of giving.