Louis Armstrong House Hits High in February

The Louis Armstrong House has been named the official NYC tourist Cultural Organization of the Month for February of 2006. To celebrate, four special events are scheduled for Saturdays in February.

They're a great chance to get out and see the House that Lucille Armstrong built and the one where Louis, a musicians for the ages, played for his neighbors, and recorded in his personal studio. Tip-top event for Armstrong aficionados has to the conversation with friend and neighbor Ms. Selma Heraldo. (Museum admission is $8 adults/$6 students, seniors.) Read more:

• A Conversation with the Armstrong’s Long-Time Friend and Neighbor, Ms. Selma Heraldo
• February 4, 2006, 2 -3:30 p.m. Ms. Selma Heraldo, lifelong next-door neighbor and travel companion to the Armstrongs, discusses Louis and Lucille at home and in the community. Followed by guided House tour at 2:45.

• Louis Armstrong: Fountainhead
• February 11, 2006, 2 - 3:30 p.m.
• Francis Lunzer, former jazz drummer, discusses Armstrong’s influence on generations of jazz musicians. Followed by guided House tour at 2:45.

• Armstrong and the Roots of Jazz in New Orleans
• February 18, 2006, 2 - 3:30 p.m.
• Louis Armstrong was born in New Orleans in 1901. Discussion of New Orleans' influence on Armstrong. Followed by guided House tour at 2:45.

• Louis Armstrong: Collage Artist, Amateur Archivist
• February 25, 2006, 2 - 3:30 p.m.
• Armstrong's collections of homemade tape recordings, travel scrapbooks, and collage art. Followed by guided House tour at 2:45pm.
• More - Museum and event details at Satchmo.net