An Afternoon With King Louie - Family Event Celebrating Louis Prima's Musical Legacy with Story Time, Music, and Arts & Crafts

✨ Event Description

Dive into the vibrant world of Louis Prima with King Louie at IECC Casa Colombo in Jersey City. This family-focused event brings to life the musical legacy of the legendary Louis Prima through engaging story time, lively music, and creative arts & crafts.

Set in Hudson County, New Jersey, the afternoon offers a unique blend of singing, dancing, and hands-on activities designed to entertain and educate children and their families. King Louie, a dynamic performer, leads the celebration with spirited musical performances and interactive moments that invite kids to play instruments and join in the fun.

Beyond fun and music, this event honors the cultural heritage of Italian American music, supported by the Gia Maione Prima Foundation and the Italian American Museum of Los Angeles, with local backing from the Hudson County Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs. It’s a rare chance to experience family-friendly arts and crafts alongside a Jungle Book story time, making it a memorable day for Jersey City families.

🔍 What to Expect

• 🎶 Live performance by King Louie celebrating Louis Prima’s musical style
• 📖 Jungle Book story time to spark imagination and storytelling
• 🎨 Arts & crafts activities for kids to create themed artworks
• 💃 Singing and dancing sessions to get the whole family moving
• 🥁 Hands-on musical instruments for interactive play
• 🆓 Free entry ensuring accessible fun for all families
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All children 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult
• 🏢 Event held on the second floor with a chair lift available to the first floor only
• 🚶 Close to Grove Street PATH and Journal Square transit for easy access

💡 Why It’s On Our Radar

This event shines a spotlight on Louis Prima’s enduring influence on American music and culture, particularly within New Jersey’s diverse communities. By blending storytelling, music, and crafts, it creates a multi-sensory experience that educates children about heritage through joyful participation. It strengthens local cultural ties and offers a rare, free opportunity for families in Hudson County to connect with the arts in a meaningful way.