A new campaign has been launched to support the Take Me To The River Nonprofit Education Initiative, which has spawned from the Martin Short-directed documentary, Take Me To The River: New Orleans–a celebration of music and the rich Crescent City culture that fuels it.
Those interested in the grand prize, an all-inclusive travel package to New Orleans, can become eligible by entering via an online drawing, which doubles as an opportunity to receive movie-adjacent items. A point system is attributed to the item’s worth and accounts for a higher likelihood of winning based on the amount spent.
The online drawing includes a vinyl edition of the Take Me To The River: New Orleans album, the film’s Joy Theatre poster, branded t-shirt, and a CD set. A single winner and friend will be selected to win the grand prize: A two-night stay at Kimpton Hotel Fontenot, a VIP Experience at JAMNOLA, a unique musical experience at Preservation Hall, a meal at Nina Compton’s Compere Lapin, round trip airfare and a travel stipend.
All money raised through the launch of the campaign will serve the Take Me To The River Nonprofit Education Initiative, whose mission is to “seek to empower communities by promoting tolerance and respect for all people and cultures, creating a deeper understanding and relevance of history and civil rights, showing how cross-cultural collaboration in music and the arts have impacted our society.”
To enter the drawing to receive a trip to New Orleans, follow this link. Learn more about the Take Me To The River Nonprofit Education Initiative here.