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NOCCA Foundation

Chef Emeril Lagasse and Chef Frank Brigtsen Join NOCCA’s Culinary Arts Students and Faculty for the 2026 King Cake Season! 

NOCCA’s Culinary Arts Students and Faculty Launch 2026 King Cake Program Featuring New Collaborations with Chef Emeril Lagasse and Chef Frank Brigtsen  Plus returning 2025 favorites including “The Goddess” in partnership with Krewe of Muses, …

The NOCCA Foundation Celebrates “Home for the Holidays” Annual Fundraiser on December 6 Featuring Musical Guests Irma Thomas, Big Freedia Kermit Ruffins, and Cha Wa, plus Pianist River Eckert and Emcee Gralen Banks

The NOCCA Foundation Celebrates “Home for the Holidays” Annual Fundraiser on December 6 Featuring Musical Guests Irma Thomas, Big Freedia, Kermit Ruffins, and Cha Wa, Plus River Eckert and Emcee Gralen Banks Event proceeds benefit …

The 2025 NOCCA Foundation Concert Series at The New Orleans Jazz Museum, Sponsored by The Gia Maione Prima Foundation

The 2025 NOCCA Foundation Concert Series at The New Orleans Jazz Museum, Sponsored by The Gia Maione Prima Foundation Free concert series celebrates NOCCA’s 50th anniversary and showcases breadth of talent produced at the celebrated …