The air-conditioned grandstand gives Festivalgoers a chance to take an intimate look at the vibrant culture and art of Louisiana. Spanning both weekends on the west wing of the first floor, this year’s special exhibits include Centennial Echoes: Miles Davis and John Coltrane, New Orleans Jazz Museum presents Struttin’ With Some Barbeque: The Centennial of Louis Armstrong’s Hot 5s and Hot 7s, Hermann-Grima + Gallier Historic Houses presents Artistry in Iron: Blacksmiths of New Orleans, and Dominique Dilling presents Backstreet Cultural Museum: A Powerhouse of Knowledge.