The Springfield Museums' Culture & Cocktails series will continue on Thursday, March 3, with “Fat Thursday: A Taste of New Orleans.” The event will take place from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Lyman & Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History at the Quadrangle.

Admission is $5 and will include live music by The Primate Fiasco of Northampton, who describe their music as “psychedelic Dixieland.” There will also be catered hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar with the Hurricane as the featured cocktail. Guests will receive free Mardi Gras beads at the door.

For reservations, call 413.263.6800, ext. 266, or make reservations online at springfieldmuseums.org.  Reservations are recommended, but guests may also pay at the door.

For additional information about Culture & Cocktails, call 413.263.6800, ext. 386.