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2008
In collaboration with the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, THNOC presents its first edition of Musical Louisiana: America’s Cultural Heritage. The annual concert is now broadcast live and generates educational material for teachers and students throughout the state.
The annual concert is held at St. Louis Cathedral in the French Quarter.
In August, the inaugural New Orleans Antiques Forum at The Collection brings together decorative arts lovers and experts from around the country.
Cher, Sonny Bono, and Harold Battiste Jr. recording the theme song for Aljie
1965
photographer unknown
gift of Mr. Harold R. Battiste Jr., 2008.0225
>	2010
THNOC launches its Louisiana Musicians Biography Series with the release of Harold Battiste Jr.’s memoir Unfinished Blues: Memories of a New Orleans Music Man.
Furnishing Louisiana: 1735-1&35,
a groundbreaking, comprehensive addition to the state’s decorative arts history, is published.
Laura Simon Nelson
1971, oil on Masonite
by Laurence Christie Edwardson
gift of Laura Simon Nelson, 7996.122.4
>	2012
THNOC finishes its restoration of the Perrilliat House, adjacent to the WRC on Chartres Street. In addition to office space, the historic building houses the Laura Simon Nelson Galleries, named in honor of Nelson’s tremendous 1996 donation of Louisiana artworks.
2016
The Historic New Orleans Collection celebrates its 50th birthday!
Winter 2016	15