Strawberry Jam’n Toast to the Arts Festival in Louisiana
May 9, 2009 by Mara Hernandez-Capili
Filed under Destinations
Strawberries, why are they special? Studies show that strawberries are good sources of Vitamin C, folate, amino acids, fibers, potassium, and anti-oxidants. The bottom line is: fragaria which is also known as strawberries is amongst the favorite of both kids and adult basically for its delicious taste and juicy appearance. Strawberries are highly nutritious fruits that can be added to salads, side dishes and desserts. Most especially it’s a cereal companion. They are good and healthy snack for any moment of the day.
In Ponchatoula, Louisiana strawberries are given a better flavor, a different twist. “Strawberry Jam’n Toast to the Arts Festival” is an annual event organized and sponsored by the Northshore Regional Endowment for the Arts. The organization was founded on June 2001 by Ted J. Hudspeth Sr. MD.
Ted is a family practiced physician at Oshner Clinic foundation in Hammond Louisiana. He was once a music teacher in the place where he grew up. Since his early years, it has been his advocacy to encourage people, old and young to develop their love of music and raise their talents.
Strawberry Jam’n Festival was established to enhance, encourage and to inspire people to develop their talents in music. The Festival proper furnish a lot of activities such as mini concerts, lessons and other more. Hosted by 40 bands and performers in 6 different stages, the festival is widely an opportunity for local artists to show what they really got. It is the time for them to be seen and heard.
Aside from the fun and festive, concerts are held to raise funds for the organization. Endowment is the name of the organization and like any other organization. It has its written purpose which is to promote music and arts education. Another is to increase awareness of music amongst the region. The organization also sponsors children in the area to music programs for them to pursue their music and arts career. It’s a festival with a strawberry shaped heart indeed.