MOVING INSIDE: Carnegie Hall City-Wide – September 30th

LAHM presents Brianna Thomas in partnership with Carnegie Hall in the Armstrong Garden in Queens. Sept. 30th. Due to the rain, we are moving this concert indoors. Ticket holders, please be on the lookout for an email about reserving new tickets for an indoor concert. More details below.

The New Louis Armstrong Center Is Here!

We are thrilled to announce the new Louis Armstrong Center! Learn more.

Open for Tours

The historic Armstrong home is open for tours by advance registration, Thursdays through Saturdays. Advanced ticket sales required. Group tours available. Purchase tickets and find more details here.

Jazz history comes to life in Corona

Louis Armstrong was one of the most recognizable entertainers in the world when he chose the working-class neighborhood of Corona, Queens to be his home in 1943. We preserve Louis and Lucille’s home, now a historic site and world-class museum. We also provide access to Mr. Armstrong’s extensive archives, develop programs for the public that educate and inspire and host performances with multi-disciplinary artists from around the world.

Fall 2023 | Event Calendar

 

MOVING INSIDE: Carnegie Hall City-Wide – September 30th

Ticket holders, we regret to inform you that due to unexpected weather conditions causing flooding in the garden, we must make a change to the venue for the concert.

To ensure the party goes on without a hitch, we have decided to move the event to our indoor jazz room, which has a more intimate setting but unfortunately a smaller capacity.

The good news is that we will still be hosting two sets to accommodate as many people as we can:
* First Set: 4:00 pm
* Second Set: 6:00 pm

We understand if this change may affect your plans, and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience it may cause. If you still wish to attend the concert, we kindly request that you RSVP for your preferred set by clicking on the respective links in your email.

Your understanding and cooperation are greatly appreciated. We are committed to ensuring you have an enjoyable and memorable experience despite the unexpected change in plans.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to us at rsvp@louisarmstronghouse.org.

Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to sharing a fantastic musical evening with you.

Garden Concert:  Chia’s Dance Party! – October 5th

En esta fecha, la Casa Museo celebra la herencia Hispana con tours en español y un concierto gratuito. Chia’s Dance Party es una emocionante banda de vientos que trae ritmos tradicionales de Colombia incorporados en improvisaciones melódicas que te harán pararte a bailar!

Reserve un tour en español aquí

On October 5th the House Museum will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by offering free tours in Spanish and a free community concert. Chia’s Dance Party is a vibrant brass band that brings traditional rhythms from Colombia poured into melodic improvisations that will make you get up and dance! Sign up to the newsletter for tickets.

Reserve a Tour in Spanish here

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Community Event: Dreaming a Home

In partnership with the Neighborhood Housing Services of Queens, LAHM is hosting a series of workshops about home ownership, in the tradition of Louis and Lucille, two Black artists who owned their own home in the 1940’s. Visit NHSQ or sign up for our newsletter to learn more. And visit our Community Page featuring items important to Louis Armstrong’s story and our community, including home ownership,  education, incarceration, public advocacy, and artistic creation from our friends.

Trumpet Learning Program

This 6-week music education program will invite a prestigious line-up of teaching artists, who currently lead the scene of jazz on the Trumpet. Students ages 8-12 can enroll in a single class* or commit to the full course. The class meets on Fridays at 3:30 pm, starting on October 6th.

The program is designed for beginners and trumpets will be provided. Students who reside in Corona (11368) will receive a discount on their registration.

Full course registration $75 / Single Lesson $15

Corona Student full course registration $35 / Single lesson $5 (Student must show proof of residence).

To enroll, please fill out the registration form here. Limited seats available. For any questions, please email info@louisarmstronghouse.org

Armstrong Now – Artists in Residence

Premiering in October, The ARMSTRONG NOW 2023 Artist-in-Residence program contextualizes Louis Armstrong’s contributions within historical and 21st Century constellations of Black making, thinking, and vitality.  The residency provides emerging artists with a platform to create new work inspired by the vast collection of artifacts and documents in the Armstrong Archives. Learn More!

 

Jazz Room Concert: Re-Cap

Two of our favorite quotes from the evening:

“It felt like being inside a cello.”

“I started writing poetry while I was sitting there listening, and I’m not even a poet!”

Our Inaugural Jazz Room concert was a resounding success. Thank you to the sold out crowd who came out and thank you to the amazing lineup including:

Jason Moran – Piano

Ambrose Akinmusire – Trumpet

Vicente Archer – Bass(4pm)

Tarus Mateen – Bass(6pm)

Nasheet Waits – Drums

and thank you Dave Holland, NEA Jazz Master, for sitting in on the first set!

Armstrong Now – Signature Re-Cap: Louis at Newport

It was an amazing event. Trumpeters Marquis Hill, Bruce Harris and Giveton Gelin created a new work that activates our archives and explores the history of Louis at Newport through a contemporary lens. The band also included Mathis Picard – Piano, Russell Hall – Bass, and the legendary Herlin Riley – Drums. And thank you to the Summer Youth Employment Program for joining us during rehearsal and for a discussion on careers in the arts!

 

Community Event: Justice Arts

Coming in November, in the legacy of Louis Armstrong, arts organizations working with young people and adults impacted by the criminal justice system will gather for a day of conversation and fellowship. Sign up for the newsletter to be notified about future details.

Volunteer with us!

We offer a 10-month Docent Training program from June 2023 to March 2024. Learn more here.

We’re hiring! See our Careers page

And More!

That’s My Home – Curated Archive Stories  New stories arrive regularly.

The Louis Armstrong House Museum digital guide. Explore more of the life and career of Louis Armstrong from anywhere, anytime with the Louis Armstrong House Museum digital guide on Bloomberg Connects, the free arts and culture app. Explore this guide before or after your visit! Download the Bloomberg Connects App.