Culture In Motion™ at Joy Is Our Journey

Thursday, July 2, 2026 | 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Ashé Cultural Arts Center, New Orleans, LA

Thank you for joining us for an unforgettable day of music, storytelling, creativity, and community connection with Ashé Cultural Arts Center during Joy Is Our Journey. 

Culture In Motion™, founded and led by Kwanza Jones, and realized in partnership with The Apollo, brought the energy of Harlem’s legendary Apollo Theater to New Orleans through the SUPERCHARGED® Boost Bus™. 

This event was a community-centered celebration that highlighted local artistry and cultural connection. It offered an accessible, family-friendly way to experience the creativity and energy that make the city extraordinary.

What went down:

⚡ Live performances featuring New Orleans artists, poets, musicians, and culture bearers

⚡ Explore the SUPERCHARGED Boost Bus, inspired by the legendary Apollo Theater

⚡ FREE custom t-shirts (while supplies last)

⚡ FREE Swag and giveaways throughout the event

⚡ Complimentary food (while supplies last)

⚡ FREE Interactive family activities, including button making and creative experiences

⚡ Voices in Motion, where you could record your own story or message of inspiration

⚡ Next Up Open Mic Lottery for a chance to perform during Joy Is Our Journey

⚡ Connection with local artists, entrepreneurs, and community organizations

⚡ New Orleans’ most beloved community celebrations