Ellington

Satchmo Summer Fest - New Orleans, Aug. 4-8. Edu-taining weekend honoring New Orleans' native son, Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong. The Satchmo-inspired program includes musical informances and discussions, exhibits, a jazz mass, activities for budding young jazz fans, a club crawl, "red beans and ricely yours" foods, and a star-studded line-up. Free. Louisiana State Museum's Old U.S. Mint, 400 Esplanade Ave. French Quarter. www.satchmosummerfest.com