Editor's Note: In addition to the sumptuous weather of October (our photographers tell us that its positively the best time of year to shoot outdoors--Magic Hour around the clock), the month also offers up a fest-full of festivals. Here is a random sampling of the delights that are in store.

JAZZ AWARENESS MONTH

(Throughout October)

For 16 years, Jazz Awareness Month has been produced by the Louisiana Jazz Federation to enlighten people about one of ...