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n May, WWOZ, Rehage Entertainment, SDT Waste & Debris Services and Blaine Kern’s Mardi Gras World put together a concert in six days to benefit the Louisiana coast. Titled “Gulf Aid,” the impromptu day of music raised $300,000 for the families whose world was upended by the BP Gulf oil catastrophe. A single by Lenny Kravitz, Mos Def and the Preservation Hall Brass Band promises to raise more. Kravitz and Ani DiFranco held an hour-long concert June 22 for the cause, featuring New Orleans musicians. And in July, the local independent record label Park the Van is planning to release a compilation of songs, the proceeds from which will benefit the Gulf Restoration Network. Americans have responded well to celebrity-driven charities in the past. The all-star “We Are the World” single, performed by dozens of popular singers, raised millions for USA For Africa in 1985. Since then, Farm Aid, Live Aid and telethons to help victims of Hurricane Katrina and the earthquake in Haiti have, through music, shone a light on the needy and inspired people to give tens of millions of dollars in relief. That’s why it’s puzzling to see the greatest environmental disaster in American history, now entering its third month along the Gulf Coast with no good news in sight, receive almost no response from the international music community — particularly from those who have in the past shouted their commitments to the environment, green causes and working people. Where are the Bonos and the Stings (who is in town this week)? Why have we heard not a word from the Springsteens and the Mellencamps, the platinum-selling artists who have been so generous in the past for so many other causes? Gambit spoke to Amy Makowiecki of the Green Music Group (GMG), which describes itself as “a large-scale, highprofile environmental coalition of musicians, industry leaders and music fans using our collective power to bring about widespread environmental change within the music industry and around the globe.” Among its founders are several Jazz Fest stalwarts, including Bonnie Raitt, Willie Nelson and Dave Matthews, as well as one of the music industry’s most visible “green” activists, Sheryl Crow. Yet neither GMG nor its founders have any plans for a large-scale concert, Makowiecki says, though several of its artists are planning to erect educational “eco-villages” at stops on their summer tours. “We recognize that this obviously is a disaster of catastrophic proportions,” Makowiecki says, “and we are working through our well-established artist relationships to raise awareness about the disaster in the Gulf Coast.” With all due respect, we don’t need to
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DEAR YLVA, It was in 1822 that Esplanade Avenue was conceived as a Europeanstyle boulevard that would connect the Vieux Carre to the bayou and incorporate Rue Ste. Julie. But, of course, there is much more to the story. First, I think you have your Moreaus confused. The Julie Moreau who married Claude Treme didn’t inherit the property until 1794. Julie’s father, Martin, was the son of Paul Moreau and Julie Prevost. Paul Moreau, also known as Don Pablo, died in 1775 and left his estate to his wife Julie Prevost. When she died in 1794, her son Martin had predeceased her. Therefore, her granddaughter — also named Julie — became the principal heir. Claude Treme, a Frenchman, married Julie Moreau in 1793; shortly after, they inherited the property from Julie’s paternal grandmother and namesake. Claude Treme’s bride was certainly not a manumitted slave. In fact, in a statement testifying to Treme’s character before his wedding, it was sworn “that he is a bachelor, and that Dona Julia Moro is a pure white person because her parents are of this condition, as such are all members of this family held, considered, and reputed by the general public …”. Treme and his bride took up residence in the enormous plantation house. However, Treme wasn’t planning to cultivate the plantation or run any of the factories or brickyards on the property. Instead he tried to make a private subdivision near the house. By 1798, he had laid out several streets perpendicular to Bayou Road. Among them was Rue St. Claude, named for his patron saint. He also established Rue du Marais from present St. Philip to Bayou Road, and another street he called Ste. Julie. That same year, Treme began selling
off a few lots of his property. Many of the people who bought lots in the Faubourg Treme were free people of color, along with French and Spanish colonial settlers and recent immigrants. In some blocks, all of the lots were sold to free people of color, and many of the buyers were women. Creole cottages soon began to appear on the 60-foot lots. In 1810, Treme sold the rest of his plantation, except for a few lots, to the city of New Orleans for $40,000. Treme then became the city’s first subdivision — the
The Garlands Historic Creole Cottages are what remains of the brickmaking plantation divided and sold to create the Treme neighborhood. earlier subdivisions of Faubourg Ste. Marie and Faubourg Marigny were private projects — and also its largest. In 1807, an act of Congress had given the city of New Orleans title to a band of land downriver from today’s Barracks Street between Rue Levee (North Peters Street) and Rue Rampart. It was referred to in early real estate advertisements as “the Esplanade of the Fort St. Charles,” the old fort which stood near the site of the old U. S. Mint. In 1822, City Surveyor Joseph Pilie surveyed the entire length of the high ground of the ancient Native American portage that connected Bayou St. John with the Mississippi and named the street the “Esplanade Prolongment.” But it would be many years before the avenue became a reality. Lawsuits and hostile landowners got in the way of its completion in the 1860s.
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Civil District Court Judge Rose Ledet has picked up the endorsement of Mayor Mitch Landrieu in her bid for the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal this fall. Ledet is running for the seat currently held by Chief Judge Joan Bernard Armstrong, who has announced her retirement. So far, Ledet has no announced opponents. Landrieu’s support, which came via an affidavit, adds even more weight to an already long list of support that Ledet has lined up for her race. Qualifying for five seats on the Court of Appeal is July 7-9 — the same time as qualifying for U.S. Senate, Congress, First City Court judgeships, and special elections for lieutenant governor and Jefferson Parish president. July 7-9 is also expected to be the qualifying period in a special election yet to be called in state Senate District 2. That seat is currently held by Sen. Ann Duplessis, who is joining the Landrieu administration. — Clancy DuBos page 10
ermen to go out Second Harvest Food Bank of with their ships Greater New Orleans and Acadiana and go booming, volunteers pack emergency or maybe you’re food boxes at the organization’s warehouse in Harahan. involved in animal rescue, there isn’t photo by cheryL gerber really a whole lot people can do but watch and wish there was something. But as a community entity, the center’s here, even if it just helps people combat their isolation and commiserate together over a hot lunch.” Nabatoff arrived in St. Bernard Parish in January 2006 to volunteer at a relief kitchen. (“All I knew is I was
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members of Tipitina’s Music Internship Program, were awarded full Berklee City Music Summer Scholarships. The Boston university holds an annual summer program for talented young musicians from around the world. The young men — all teenage jazz players — will spend five weeks getting private lessons and performing.
Feed the Multitudes,
the annual free food festival by members of Victory Fellowship in Metairie, will be holding a food outreach to people in Terrebonne Parish as part of this year’s event. The group intends to buy and distribute 5,000 bags of groceries next month through the organization Convoy of Hope. Feed the Multitudes, founded in 1990, hosts its annual community feast July 4 on the campus of its church on Airline Drive.
Congressman Joe Barton,
a Texas Republican, shocked many people on June 17 when he apologized to BP CEO Tony Hayward during a hearing on the Gulf oil disaster. Barton, the ranking GOP member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, called the Gulf Coast reparations plan a “tragedy,” a “$20 billion shakedown” and referred to Hayward’s appearance at the hearing as a “witch hunt.” The White House characterized Barton’s comments as “shameful.”
Bill Maher
told oilfield workers, “Sorry, roughnecks, but eventually you’re going to have to find something else to do,” and compared their jobs to child pornographers on his HBO show Real Time With Bill Maher June 11. The sentiment was picked up and widely applauded on some influential “progressive” websites like Daily Kos. Blaming the victims instead of the victimizers is contemptible logic — and, for New Orleanians who went through Hurricane Katrina and the federal floods — all too familiar.
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ast month, the Louisiana Department of Social Services (DSS) opened 14 mobile offices in affected neighborhoods closer to the coast in Plaquemines, St. Bernard, Lafourche, Jefferson, St. Tammany, Terrebonne and Orleans parishes. As of last week, DSS had received more than 1,622 applications for the Louisiana Department of Social Services’ Sup– plemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as food stamps) since the offices opened May 3, accounting for hundreds of families now seeking aid in the wake of the disaster. But that’s just a fraction of the people affected. Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans and Acadiana estimates more than 47,000 households may be in need of assistance. Since May 1, Second Harvest officials say they have seen a 15 to 25 percent increase in people seeking aid. Last month, Second Harvest distributed about 40,000 pounds of food and 730 emergency boxes, each packed with about 33 pounds of food — “enough to hopefully help a family get through three or four days,” says Second Harvest president and CEO Natalie Jayroe. “Obviously we know we’ve got a lot more work to do. We’re in the early days still.” Founded in 1982, Second Harvest aims to lead the fight against hunger in south Louisiana — coastal parishes from Vermillion and Cameron to St. Bernard, Plaquemines and St. Tammany all are in its service area. As part of its disaster response, Second Harvest works through faith-based and nonprofit agencies like the Community Center of St. Bernard to find out their needs, then increases its flow and supplies of food. “They’ve been our partners in several disasters, and fortunately for us they keep a close eye on the com-
munities and families and can be good ears and eyes on the ground,” Jayroe says. At the Community Center of St. Bernard, executive director Iray Nabatoff says the number of individuals and families it serves continues to increase as the disaster continues. The center typically serves 500 individuals and 50 families in ZIP codes 70092 and 70085, representing Violet and St. Bernard, respectively — those numbers have increased at least 20 percent since early May. “Everybody’s Katrina angst has re-emerged,” he says. “The level of frustration is very high — unless you’re fortunate enough to be one of the 300 or so fish-
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Louisiana voters think former President George W. Bush did a better job after Hurricane Katrina than President Barack Obama has done so far with the Gulf oil catastrophe. That’s the conclusion of a telephone survey taken over the June 12 weekend by Public Policy Polling (PPP), which found 50 percent of respondents thought Bush’s response was stronger than Obama’s. The current president’s response to the BP debacle was favored by 35 percent, and the rest were unsure. (The poll was taken before Obama’s June 15 Oval Office speech on the oil crisis.) There was little difference of opinion
on the hot-button topic of offshore drilling, which was supported by 77 percent of those surveyed (only 11 percent were unsure). The numbers were similar when the question turned to long-term impact: 76 percent of respondents said the oil disaster will be more harmful for the state than was Hurricane Katrina. The PPP survey had mixed news for Gov. Bobby Jindal: 63 percent of respondents approved of his performance as governor — but only 34 percent wanted him to run for president in 2012. Lucky for Jindal, he keeps insisting he hasn’t got an eye on the White House. — Kevin Allman
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If you work as a legislative assistant, Rep. Joe Harrison, R-Napoleonville, wants you to get a raise. He’s been trying, in fact, for three years. Harrison’s longtime argument has been that $21,000 a year isn’t enough to hire and keep experienced aides. That’s especially true now, he told the House and Governmental Affairs Committee in the final days of the session. In the wake of cuts lawmakers made this year and last, and then the BP oil debacle, Harrison says his district office has never been busier. “We’re fielding 1,500 to 1,600 calls a day because of the oil spill and seafood industry,” he says. “I’ve already lost two assistants and I’m trying to hang on to this one by paying them through my business.” Harrison’s House Resolution 154 would authorize lawmakers to use a portion of their unvouchered expense allowances to supplement the salaries of legislative assistants. In addition to their $16,800 annual salary and $143-a-day stipend during sessions and year-round committee meetings, lawmakers are given $6,000 a year to pay for office expenses. Before the committee gave Harrison’s revised resolution unanimous approval (the full House was expected to follow suit), Rep. Rosalind Jones, D-Monroe, attached an amendment to allow representatives to conduct performance reviews of House staffers. Under current law, only supervisors conduct such evaluations, and lawmakers have no say in the process. “We have over 100 staff members of the House that work for us and there’s no way for us to evaluate their performance,” Jones says. The amendment directs the Personnel Subcommittee of the House Executive Committee to devise a review process by Nov. 1. — Alford
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At state Rep. Cedric Richmond’s campaign kickoff for the congressional seat held by U.S. Rep. Anh “Joseph” Cao, Richmond seemed to be sending two messages, one direct and the other indirect. The direct message was aimed at Cao, whom Richmond assailed as part of “Sarah Palin’s Republican Party.” Richmond also led the crowd in a chorus of “Say it ain’t so, Joe!” on a variety of Cao’s votes, from health reform to the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009. Richmond’s secondary message at the event, held June 14 at the National World War II Museum, seemed directed at another challenger for the seat: fellow Democratic state Rep. Juan LaFonta. That message came in the form of a phalanx of state representatives that came in from Baton Rouge and stood together in the crowd to show their support. Among them: Reps. Austin Badon, Neil Abramson, Helena Moreno, Jared Brossett, Girod Jackson III, Walt Leger III, Charmaine Marchand Stiaes and Rosalind Jones. Emcee Virginia Boulet even joked that the room held enough state reps to form a quorum. — Allman
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tions from across the country. earlier this month, the Humane Society of the united States (HSuS) helped coordinate a pet food distribution day for Plaquemines residents. HSuS delivered 12.5 tons of dog and cat food to Belle chasse on June 3, and a distribution site opened June 5. The delivery included 24 pallets of dog and cat food, or about 24,604 pounds. Stroman says about 75 people attended, helping feed an estimated 300 animals. “Some came with birds, too, but we didn’t have food for them,” says HSuS Louisiana director Julia Breaux. While its state chapter (Humane Society of Louisiana) is busy monitoring marine life, HSuS is helping coordinate nationwide efforts and food drives to help feed pets in need along the Gulf. Breaux says HSuS will help transport animals from PAWS and the St. Bernard Animal Shelter to other shelters around the country with more room for the animals — mirroring similar pet evacuations following Hurricane Katrina. PAWS and HSuS are planning another food distribution event in the coming weeks. Plaquemines Parish President Billy Nungesser said in a statement, “We can’t forget our pets. … We don’t want people who are directly affected by this tragedy to have to choose between feeding their pets or feeding themselves.” JAyrOe uNderSTANdS THe PuBLIc’S helplessness and the “There’s nothing I can do” anxiety as oil pours into the coast. “We’re a little restless and anxious ourselves. Just like everyone else, we’re watching,” she says. “We’re concerned about the long-term impact on the economy and people’s jobs that rely on seafood. We feel that same level of anxiety.” With daily images of oiled marine life and pelicans huddled into pens, exhausted from thick coats of oil smothering their feathers, it’s hard not to jump online and apply to volunteer organizations. But there also is still work to be done on the home front. • PAWS is still accepting pet food and monetary donations to help keep its operations running and to help families keep their pets. Visit www.paws-4-life.org for details. • Community Center of St. Bernard seeks volunteers and donations of nonperishable food, clothing, hygiene supplies and baby care items. Find more information on its website www.ccstb.org. • Second Harvest needs donations of nonperishable food (which can be dropped off at its warehouse at 700 Edwards Ave.) and it needs volunteers and monetary donations — for $1, the group can provide for a family of four. Visit www.no-hunger.org for more information.
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tinue to rise. As horrific as the BP disaster is, there were still opportunities during the session that lawmakers wasted — opportunities that had little to do with the oil gusher. For example, this was supposed to be the year that lawmakers manned up on public records in Jindal’s office. But, for the third year in a row, they rolled over for the governor and killed bills that would have opened up one of the worst gubernatorial disclosure laws in the nation. Sen. Robert Adley, R-Benton, author of one of this year’s gubernatorial transparency bills, hopes to have the last laugh on that one, though. During the session’s final days, he attached an amendment to a House bill making all of the governor’s oil spill-related communications public record. Of course, Jindal can veto that measure (if it passes — the session doesn’t end until 6 p.m. June 21), so we’ll see who’s laughing by week’s end. Elsewhere, lawmakers lost control of the annual operating budget, thanks partly to the fact that it’s a complicated mess and partly to the overshadowing effect of the BP oil disaster. In the fiscal year that begins July 1, the state is expecting $1 billion less in revenues, and the following fiscal year should see another $2 billion decline. As bad as the future looks, the current fiscal year, which expires June 30, has proven to be a real problem — even though the Jindal administration said things were on track. With 10 days left in the legislative session, state officials concluded that the current year’s revenue projections were off by an additional $261 million. No elected officials saw that one coming, and no one had a contingency plan. Another irony: This was supposed to be the session in which Jindal’s Commission on Streamlining Government and House Speaker Tucker’s Post-secondary Education and Review Commission bore fruit. That basket of fruit never ripened. That’s too bad, because the economic and fiscal impact of the BP debacle will likely push future revenue shortfalls even higher, proving once again that Murphy’s Law not only remains in effect, but also that it is veto-proof and immune to repeal. Jeremy Alford can be reached at jeremy@jeremyalford.com.
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he most important law adopted during this year’s annual legislative session generated no attention at all, probably because lawmakers failed to give it so much as a hearing. But it was adopted nonetheless — in a very big way — as the normal way of doing business. Better known as Murphy’s Law, the new “act” took hold on the session’s opening day in late March, as House members applied it to the speaker pro tem election — a normally uneventful contest. This year, instead of working things out quietly, the election was a public display of discord and dissent that caused several House members to lose key committee assignments — and a freshman representative to consider resigning. It also contributed to the defeat of a key bill by House Speaker Jim Tucker, R-Algiers, that would have created a single board for all of Louisiana’s four-year colleges. It soon became obvious that the 2010 regular session would require careful observance, for Murphy’s Law dictates that anything that can go wrong will go wrong. Starting with the opening-day debacle in the House, things really unraveled after the BP oil calamity in the Gulf of Mexico on April 20. Ironically, this year’s session was supposed to be a game changer for commercial shrimp harvesters and processors. After months of low dockside prices, Gov. Bobby Jindal got behind bills to create an official Louisiana Shrimp Task Force and to fund an annual seafood marketing and inspection program. Now, instead of celebrating, shrimpers are watching their industry die. While stock assessments aren’t showing major damage at present, no one expects that to last. “We’ve tested all the oyster beds and we’ve taken samples of finfish, crabs, shrimp,” says Dr. Jimmy Guidry, the state’s top medical officer. “We’ve also taken baseline samples before the oil even got here. Because what’s going to be critical moving forward, as we look at the chemicals in our seafood, is that we know where we started.” Truly, April 20 marks the date that Murphy’s Law dealt a catastrophic blow to the state and to the legislative session. Today, enough crude flows into the Gulf every 24 hours to fill an Olympic-sized swimming pool — and estimates con-
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t’s been interesting to watch Gov. Bobby Jindal rail against the federal government for not doing enough to contain, cap and clean up the BP oil gusher in the Gulf of Mexico. Jindal, a Republican and champion of smaller government, daily calls upon President Barack Obama and the feds to do more, more, more. Jindal makes a good argument for bigger government, albeit reluctantly — and he would never admit that bigger government is what he’s promoting. Still, one of the sharpest arrows in his rhetorical quiver is the claim (best articulated by Democratic consultant James Carville) that the BP debacle threatens not only our economy and our environment but also our way of life and an entire culture. He’s absolutely right on all counts. All of which presents another quandary for Jindal, whose executive budget as presented to lawmakers earlier this year does more long-term damage to “culture” across Louisiana than the BP disaster. I’m not exaggerating.
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hen Mayor Mitch Landrieu named Ronal Serpas police chief last month, critics wondered if a third-generation NOPD cop was the right person to clean house in the troubled department. Supporters, including Landrieu, pointed to Serpas’ steady — and rapid — rise through local and national law enforcement ranks, saying he had the potential to bring diverse experience and hometown knowledge to New Orleans police work. Serpas joined the NOPD in 1980, rising to deputy chief under former Chief Richard Pennington before leaving in 2001 to become chief of the Washington State Patrol. In 2004, he accepted the top-cop position in Nashville, a city with twice the population of New Orleans, a much larger footprint and fewer officers. In February, Serpas claimed crime in Nashville had fallen to its lowest point in 20 years, a figure at odds with FBI numbers. Known for his self-
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GAMBIT: Nashville Mayor Karl Dean is asking for an independent audit of your crime stats, saying there are questions as to their validity. The FBI numbers, according to news reports, show crime was actually up in Nashville in 2008. How do you explain that discrepancy? RONAL SERPAS: The Nashville Police Department was audited four times between 2004 and 2009, three times by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. The FBI audited the Nashville Police Department in 2007 as part of the audit of the TBI. … I’m glad Mayor Dean called for it because it will be the fifth audit in five years.
Given that you are so publicly affiliated with COMSTAT under Chief Pennington and given that many people, including Gambit, feel the numbers were somewhat cooked back then by downgrading a lot of unsolved felony incidents to misdemeanors, what can you say and what have you done so far to assure citizens that crime stats under your watch as chief will be more accurate than they were 10 to 15 years ago?
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A, I’m not willing to accept that they were inaccurate 10 to 15 years ago. B, what we’ve done in Nashville was created some very, very sophisticated auditing systems. … We called back 4,000 people in Nashville in five years. … We’re going to do the same thing here. We’ve actually already started working a program to do random callbacks, stratified by violent/nonviolent [crimes]. The Office of Inspector General graciously agreed to let his statistician create the package for us — how many people we have to call back by crime type. They have a meaningful, methodologically sound callback system that we’ll do here. I’ve got the final draft on my desk. We’re going to call back people and say, “Hi, this is so and so from Superintendent Serpas’ office. I have a police report in front of me. I would like to read you your victim statement.” And the question will be: “Is this what you said?” And that confirms it.
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You’re a journalist. You cannot tell me that every tip you get is what you write a story about. You have to use journalistic inquiry. You have to use collaboration. You have to use triangulation. Is it fair to say that when a news reporter gets a tip, oftentimes by the time they finish their investigation, that tip isn’t exactly what they end up writing about?
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Sure.
Do you think police reports are any different, rhetorically? Of course there’s going to be change, because if a police officer is an investigator, not simply a report writer, and the police officer says, “I was called by the dispatcher on the call of a burglary, and when I got there, I found out that it was a murder,” you would expect him to change the burglary to a murder, wouldn’t you? Well, if a police officer gets to the site of a theft and finds out it’s a burglary, why would we not want them to change the theft to a burglary?
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They’ve got it documented. It’s got to be approved by supervisors. So what I’m hoping we can establish with Gambit and all the media is no different than your journalism techniques. You start here; you may end up differently. You start here; you may end up exactly the same. But you have to document it in between. The other thing that you’ve got to do is recognize that we follow the rules of the [FBI’s] Uniform Crime Reports. We don’t create our own rules. … If you fast forward 15 years later, we have to do a lot of work with the public to explain these rules are not ours. Uniform crime reporting rules are theirs. They make us classify crimes in the categories that they want. And you’ll see a difference [between local and FBI figures]. Doesn’t necessarily mean people are cheating; it just means that different rules apply. I am not going to ever say to the community that we’re report writers and not police investigators. If a police officer investigates a crime and it’s not what was dispatched, would we rather believe the dispatcher talking to somebody on the phone, or would we rather believe the outcome of a police investigation? Because they may be different.
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When Ronal Serpas was hired as chief, there were some who
said this is a guy who was part and parcel of COMSTAT. And COMSTAT created what was, on paper, a great program. But like any other human endeavor, it’s not perfect. There’s a pretty widely held view in the community among people who pay attention to these things that there was a lot of pressure on the district commanders to produce lower numbers. And one of the ways that the numbers got lowered was that crimes were downgraded from what they would normally have been before COMSTAT. Are we going to solve crime with a pencil and eraser, or are we going to solve crime by keeping bad people off somebody’s front porch? We’re going to solve crime by doing what’s ethically legal and professionally correct. What the police officers determine from their investigations is going to be the outcome of their work, and then there are auditing systems that are going on behind the scenes to ensure that what they said they did, they did. The thing that’s of interest, I hope, to the readers is, we have evolved quite a bit in the last 12, 14 years. And I would disagree with you on one thing. I think [former UNO pollster] Susan Howell’s independent polling data, which none of us had any control over, showed that people felt a whole lot less crime in New Orleans between 1994 and 2000. I’m not ready to walk away from that as you may be ready to walk away from that by saying crime was reduced by pencils. Obviously people felt different.
RS
One crime you can’t fudge is homicide. The police don’t classify that; the coroner does, and homicides got cut in half under Pennington.
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I wish you would write more of that. … The crimes that most criminologists tend to watch — homicide’s one of them — but they also pay really close attention to burglaries and auto thefts, because over the last 40 years there’s always been an insurance component in those two crimes. People tend to report those two crimes a lot. … This is what we’re striving for: We want the community to report more crime to us. You can’t write that enough for me. I am not wanting the community to report less crime. The New Orleans Crime Coalition did a survey in August of 2009. Question Number 23: Were you or a member of your family the victim of a crime? Those who said yes to Question Number 23 were then asked Question 24: Did you report that to 911? Fifty-nine percent said they did. That meant some 40 percent didn’t.
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But in the ’90s, when the numbers went down, there was a perception that a lot of reports weren’t being filed.
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There’s thousands of reports a year that get done right. And that’s what we can’t lose sight of. What about the thousands of times a day they got it right? Are all those numbers to be dismissed?
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No, but if there were a lot of incidents where cops, being
human, or lazy, or tired at the end of the day — or trying to keep the numbers down — didn’t write them up, then the numbers that you are getting are not right. And that’s on top of the 40 or 50 percent that didn’t call in, which skews the numbers even more. Right. But … this is a human enterprise. There’s a margin of error. It’s going to happen every day. I mean, Toyota can’t even get cars’ brakes to work right now. There’s a margin of error. The question is, is the margin of error being monitored? Is it being trained to? Is it being educated to? Is it being disciplined against? There is a 4 percent expected error. When the FBI comes down and does their quality assurance reports of police departments all across America, they know they’re not going to get 100 percent accuracy. They’re looking for accuracy that’s statistically significant to say we can have some confidence in this. I have come to learn — 15, 16 years later — the more important tool is independent surveying data that says how people feel, because there you’re going to get better information. I’m more interested in what’s the [district attorney’s] acceptance rates of these cases. I’m interested in whether we are making the best effort to get officers to investigate crimes.
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What do we tell a reader who calls and says, “I called the police and I asked for a report, and I didn’t get a report done” — what are they supposed to do?
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Call us.
Call whom?
Call the New Orleans Police Department, nopdchief@cityofno.com. Call 658 5757. [When Gambit called this number, we were referred to the old Public Integrity Bureau number: 658-6800.] That’s what we’re here for. We have people who do that. We’re doing callbacks on people scientifically in a randomly stratified way so we can try to get the best information. Certainly if we have direct information, we want to act on it.
RS
Let’s shift gears. The ACLU on June 8 called for First Amendment training at NOPD, citing what it says were at least 15 incidents in which people were stopped or arrested simply for observing or documenting police misconduct. What response, if any, have you given to the ACLU, and what specifically will you do to cops who stop or arrest people for documenting police misconduct?
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I had a great relationship with the ACLU in Washington State
and in Nashville. But the ACLU made that report and never sent it to me. They sent it to you first, the media. So I’m going to respond to it. The response I found out already is that the police officers receive First Amendment training while they’re in the academy to tell them, “Look, you’re public creatures. You’re a public official. The work that you do is a public event.” So we’ll continue to exercise those trainings and exercise those issues. I want to have a positive relationship with the ACLU, just like I did everywhere.
But there is a definite perception that cops in New Orleans don’t like people taking pictures if they’re beating somebody up. There’s a feeling that if the Rodney King beating had happened in Orleans, that tape would not have survived. What will your policy be if you see evidence that cops took away somebody’s cell phone or somebody’s camera or somebody’s video camcorder at a scene where police might have been abusing somebody?
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They don’t have a right to do that. They don’t have a right to seize anybody’s property, especially as a police officer, unless there’s a criminal consequence. So if the person hasn’t violated a criminal law and we took their property, that’s against the law.
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So I need the media to help get the message out to the community. Our (crime) maps are never going to be accurate because people aren’t reporting everything. Our strategies of enforcement can’t be as accurate as they could be if we had 100 percent of the crime reports. I would rather be on television tomorrow reporting a 100 percent increase in crime if I knew every single crime committed had [been reported]. I would welcome that opportunity. So the idea that somehow or another this chief or this administration would want to reduce crime artificially stands in the face of the fact that we ain’t getting it all anyway. What is the logical reason to reduce crime artificially when we know that we’re about 50 percent accurate to begin with? What would be the logical reason to do that?
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They don’t have a right to do that. The point for me is this: Officers are going to continually be trained and updated. … We are on the verge of instituting some policies here that are going to realign the department’s expectations of truthful behavior. It’s been very successful in other places, and we’re going to do it here.
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You’ve been up front about G implementing more traffic stops for minor infractions in Nashville. Do you intend to do likewise in New Orleans? I was very up front in Nashville about using vehicle stops as a tool to advance law enforcement, public safety and crime fighting. And it was very successful there. … Here in New Orleans, no less than 20 to 25 percent of all the murders committed in our city: how do you think they happened? Somebody was in their car, got out of their car with their gun, shot and killed somebody, got back in their car, and drove away. Or as they drove by in their car, they reached out the window and started shooting at people. Vehicle stops have been a part of American policing since we’ve had cars. So has warrant service. … Here’s the most important thing about vehicle stops, though: Six years in a row of fewer people going to the hospital after being in an automobile accident. If that’s not public safety, I’m not sure what is. Vehicle stops are just one of the many tools in the tool bag. It’s not the only one. Actually I prefer warrant service, to be honest with you.
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You also increased DUI arrests in Nashville, and there were complaints of a quota system.
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I don’t believe in quotas, and I’ve never asked for them, except [with] DUI — we ought to find everyone we can. Legal, professional pursuit of drunk drivers saves lives. Period. I don’t know anybody who can legitimately say they don’t believe that. … In some years, drunk drivers kill more than murderers. One of the problems I’ve always had with the media is creating this image of murder as the crime you should be afraid of — it could happen to you tomorrow. Well, the truth of American murder is it’s almost always someone who knew someone that they were mad as hell at. A drunk driver ought to have you shaking in your boots because that’s the stranger you never laid eyes on who will annihilate your family. I take drunk driving very seriously because [preventing] it saves
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Nashville cops busted your G own son twice for DUI. How were those cases adjudicated?
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: He was found guilty. And he did time in jail.
Did any of that affect your own thinking about addiction and/or DUI?
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Absolutely. He was addicted. He was horribly addicted. And his father’s a policeman, his stepmother’s a nurse, his mother’s a nurse, and his sister’s a nurse. He never acted out in front of us. When he got arrested the second time we all realized, “Wow, something’s going on here.” It’s one of the things that makes me a better police chief. I’ve had two members of my wife’s family killed by domestic violence, and my son was arrested for drunk driving twice. I used to read the data that talked about upwards of 24 to 25 percent of all drunk-driving arrests are people with alcohol problems who don’t know it yet. Now I understand it, because my son never demonstrated that behavior in front of his family. We’d have a crawfish boil; he might drink a beer. He never obliterated himself in front of us. So for us, the DUI arrest was what cleaned him up. He’s five years sober now with a
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1-year-old baby, married three years.
DA Leon Cannizzaro wants to move minor marijuana cases out of Criminal Court and prosecute them as ticketed misdemeanors. Do you support that idea?
G
Yeah, I am for it. … [It’s a] very efficient and effective way for most low level offenders who really aren’t going to get in trouble too many times. It gets them in the system. They get themselves held accountable. And you’re not sitting in the lockup for two or three hours. I support any use of police resources on an arrest decision that would keep them from having to go to lockup. This segues into an important point: We are not going to be the police department that tells neighborhoods what we think is important for their policing needs. That’s antithetical to community policing. Community policing is, you sit down with the neighborhood group and you say to them, “What is it that’s bothering you? Here’s what we think we can do to help. Here’s the various tools that we have.” What we have to do is be responsive to what their problem is and tailor our response to them so that we do the one thing that makes us all come together — when they feel comfortable and confident with us. … That’s how you turn crime around in a community. You don’t turn it around by
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throwing everybody in jail. You turn it around by the community exercising its own control. … That’s what it’s all about — community policing in a nutshell.
Some citizens who do not have faith in NOPD reacted poorly to your selection as chief. What can you tell them, as a third generation cop taking over the New Orleans Police Department, to convince them that you’re going to sweep out corruption and clean things up?
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I think first and foremost, the 21 years I’ve spent here, I had a chance to be on the ground and see some of the best days of the NOPD — and some ugly days. I saw how the department could respond, and I saw how the department could change, and I saw how the public could respond. Secondly, I’ve been gone for nine years. In the nine years I’ve been gone, I have been the chief twice. I’m the most experienced police chief ever appointed in the history of New Orleans. When Richard [Pennington] came here, he had been a deputy chief. This was his first big job. You go down the line. I’m the first person to ever come here having actually been the chief twice, once in a state police agency and once in a major city twice the size of New Orleans in population. So I bring a whole different set of skills than what I left with. The other thing, yeah, I spent 21 years on the police department, but I spent all my life here. I went to public school here. I dropped out of public school here. I grew up behind the old ice house on Gentilly Boulevard. I know people in New Orleans. I know New Orleans. I’m not, like, coming from Berkeley, Calif., wouldn’t know where Louisiana was except on a map. So my message to the public is, what I’ve learned since I’ve been gone has advanced me a lot further than when I left.
RS
The cover up and guilty pleas in the Danziger Bridge case — and now the indictments in the [Henry] Glover case — confirm the worst fears of many black citizens that NOPD has a significant number of rogue cops who cover up for each other. How do you intend to gain the trust of the AfricanAmerican community, specifically?
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Several things. One, working through everything we can do to assist the Department of Justice Criminal Division to clear out all these cases and take them to wherever they lead. If there’s anybody else left in this department who had anything to do
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Just as L.A. duo Pocahaunted got its droning, peyote-drugged wheels off the ground, Bethany Cosentino parachuted in favor of the beached pop of Best Coast. Amanda Brown’s rethought group features a full band and a new, albeit hazy, focus on lo-fi funk. Au Ras Au Ras and Brooklynbased Park the Van artist Pepi Ginsberg open. Tickets $5.
after the efforts to save New orleaNs culture iN the wake of katriNa aNd bP disasters, will the city sileNce local musiciaNs?
Macbeth Thu.-Sat.; 1:30 p.m. 24 7:30 Sun.; through July 11 Tulane University, Dixon Hall, 8655106; www.neworleansshakespeare.com JUN
The New Orleans Shakespeare Festival has set recent productions in local settings. Here, the Scottish play, complete with witches, bloody fate and horror, is imagined as a production of an 1830s New Orleans theater. Tickets $15 previews (Thu.-Fri.), $30 general admission, $40 opening night (Sat.), pay what you will Sunday.
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Serpas released The TBC Brass Band gets ready a statement citto play on the corner of Bourbon ing “numerous and Canal streets after NOPD complaints from issued notices of enforcement of ordiances regulating street residents of the performances. French Quarter” about violations Photo by keviN allmaN of existing ordinances by street performers (as well as walking tours). That night, the TBC returned to Bourbon Street, huddled for a quick prayer and then began playing Bob Marley’s “Get Up, Stand Up.” Band members earn about $80 each on a typical night. But the group was unsure what course the night would take. “I wouldn’t mind getting arrested,” said Joseph Maize, who has played trombone with for the band since 2001. “You want to take me for doing the right thing, take me. I’m from the … projects, all the people I know doing the wrong thing, you all don’t take them, so why come take me? It makes me feel frustrated, like: What is your reason for doing this? It’s meaningless. Nobody’s life is in danger here, everybody’s having fun, socializing. But the people whose lives are in danger? You’re not right there.” Among the crowd of roughly 200 spectators were Jacques Morial, co-director of the Louisiana Justice Institute, and defense attorney Carol A. Kolinchak. “They’ll hire these same people to play at their inauguration events, but they punish them for playing in the same spots that got them to where they are,” Kolinchak said. A Facebook page set up in support of the musicians gathered more than 7,000 fans in less than 72 hours. The TBC returned to its regular spot on Thursday night, and friends of the band held signs that read “Keep our culture on the streets,” “Street musicians = an honest living.” “The police haven’t said anything to us yet,” said trombone player Edward “Juicey” Jackson III. “We’ll be out here for a while, if we can.”
tRinity PatRiotic Festival p.m.-6 p.m. Sunday 27 3Trinity Church, 1329 Jackson Ave., 670-2520; www.trinitynola.com JUN
Albinas Prizgintas (pictured), director of music ministries at Trinity Church, gets a jump on Independence Day celebrations with a Patriotic Festival featuring the Navy band of New Orleans playing music by John Philip Sousa. A roster of more than 100 performers includes the Pfister Sisters and the Crescent City Big Band, who will both showcase music from the 1940s and big band era. Free admission.
eaGles oF death Metal with KicK buttKiss 10 p.m. Monday One Eyed Jacks, 615 Toulouse St., 5698361; www.oneeyedjacks.net JUN
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Cock rock doesn’t get much cockier than Eagles of Death Metal, whose chugging drums (courtesy of Queens of the Stone Age’s Josh Homme) and strutting style (courtesy of singer/guitarist Jesse Hughes’ John Holmes ’stache) beg to be blared from the busted woofers of a 1979 Camaro. The band teams with the selfmythologizing Kick Buttkiss to wish One Eyed Jacks owner Rio Hackford a ridiculously happy birthday. Tickets $20.
With its deep pockets and national reach as a Live Nation company, the House of Blues chain seems to recognize the value of a brand name. But By Will Coviello what’s up with the schedule of tribute bands? Led Zeppelin cover ensemble Zoso has been making regular stops at what has otherwise been a premier local venue (225 Decatur St., 310-4999; www.hob.com) for new and actually classic rock. Appetite for Destruction has brought its Guns N’ Roses schtick to the club, and this week it’s Misstallica (9 p.m. Saturday, June 26; tickets $12), an all-female Metallica tribute group.
Misstaken Identity
GAMBIT > BESTOFNEWORLEANS.COM > JUNE 22 > 2010
arly last week, NOPD began presenting musicians with a letter notifying them of looming enforcement of ordinances preventing street performances after 8 p.m. on public streets. Several bands continued to play, unsure what the repercussions would be, and as of press time, there were no known citations or arrests. Asked for comment about the new enforcement, Mayor Mitch Landrieu and City Council District C representative Kristin Gisleson Palmer issued vague statements about reviewing quality of life issues and the ordinances. (City Council president Arnie Fielkow and vice president Jackie Clarkson did not return Gambit’s calls.) But trombonist Glen David Andrews addressed the issue directly in a protest in Jackson Square on Friday afternoon. “We’re not going to have another musician getting a ticket,” Andrews said. “And if we get word, if I get word of any other musicians being harassed, we’re going to get Trombone Shorty, Lenny Kravitz, the Andrews, Rebirth [Brass Band], Dr. John, and we’re going to march on City Hall. “If you’ve got a problem with the Andrews next generation, all the next generation musicians coming up in New Orleans, then why don’t you just give ’em guns and crack and send them in the neighborhoods?” Andrews asked, before leading a second line around the square. “Cause that’s basically what you’re doing.” The TBC Brass Band usually plays on the corner of Bourbon and Canal streets from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. On June 15, NOPD officer Roger Jones notified the band that the city would begin enforcing existing ordinances prohibiting live music after 8 p.m. A copy of an open letter to musicians provided to Gambit cites section 30-1456 of municipal code prohibiting street music or entertainment between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. on Bourbon Street. It also cited section 66-205, which disallows music on any public rightsof-way between 8 p.m. and 9 a.m. without a permit. In a videotape of police notifying the TBC of the new enforcement, the officer said enforcement would be citywide, including Jackson Square and Frenchmen Street, regular sites for street performances. On Wednesday, NOPD Superintendent Ronal
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Taking It From the Streets
Just as L.A. duo Pocahaunted got its droning, peyote-drugged wheels off the ground, Bethany Cosentino parachuted in favor of the beached pop of Best Coast. Amanda Brown’s rethought group features a full band and a new, albeit hazy, focus on lo-fi funk. Au Ras Au Ras and Brooklynbased Park the Van artist Pepi Ginsberg open. Tickets $5.
after the efforts to save New orleaNs culture iN the wake of katriNa aNd bP disasters, will the city sileNce local musiciaNs?
Macbeth Thu.-Sat.; 1:30 p.m. 24 7:30 Sun.; through July 11 Tulane University, Dixon Hall, 8655106; www.neworleansshakespeare.com JUN
The New Orleans Shakespeare Festival has set recent productions in local settings. Here, the Scottish play, complete with witches, bloody fate and horror, is imagined as a production of an 1830s New Orleans theater. Tickets $15 previews (Thu.-Fri.), $30 general admission, $40 opening night (Sat.), pay what you will Sunday.
by matt davis & will coviello
E
Serpas released The TBC Brass Band gets ready a statement citto play on the corner of Bourbon ing “numerous and Canal streets after NOPD complaints from issued notices of enforcement of ordiances regulating street residents of the performances. French Quarter” about violations Photo by keviN allmaN of existing ordinances by street performers (as well as walking tours). That night, the TBC returned to Bourbon Street, huddled for a quick prayer and then began playing Bob Marley’s “Get Up, Stand Up.” Band members earn about $80 each on a typical night. But the group was unsure what course the night would take. “I wouldn’t mind getting arrested,” said Joseph Maize, who has played trombone with for the band since 2001. “You want to take me for doing the right thing, take me. I’m from the … projects, all the people I know doing the wrong thing, you all don’t take them, so why come take me? It makes me feel frustrated, like: What is your reason for doing this? It’s meaningless. Nobody’s life is in danger here, everybody’s having fun, socializing. But the people whose lives are in danger? You’re not right there.” Among the crowd of roughly 200 spectators were Jacques Morial, co-director of the Louisiana Justice Institute, and defense attorney Carol A. Kolinchak. “They’ll hire these same people to play at their inauguration events, but they punish them for playing in the same spots that got them to where they are,” Kolinchak said. A Facebook page set up in support of the musicians gathered more than 7,500 fans in less than 72 hours. The TBC returned to its regular spot on Thursday night, and friends of the band held signs that read “Keep our culture on the streets,” “Street musicians = an honest living.” “The police haven’t said anything to us yet,” said trombone player Edward “Juicey” Jackson III. “We’ll be out here for a while, if we can.”
tRinity PatRiotic Festival p.m.-6 p.m. Sunday 27 3Trinity Church, 1329 Jackson Ave., 670-2520; www.trinitynola.com JUN
Albinas Prizgintas (pictured), director of music ministries at Trinity Church, gets a jump on Independence Day celebrations with a Patriotic Festival featuring the Navy band of New Orleans playing music by John Philip Sousa. A roster of more than 100 performers includes the Pfister Sisters and the Crescent City Big Band, who will both showcase music from the 1940s and big band era. Free admission.
eaGles oF death Metal with KicK buttKiss 10 p.m. Monday One Eyed Jacks, 615 Toulouse St., 5698361; www.oneeyedjacks.net JUN
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Cock rock doesn’t get much cockier than Eagles of Death Metal, whose chugging drums (courtesy of Queens of the Stone Age’s Josh Homme) and strutting style (courtesy of singer/guitarist Jesse Hughes’ John Holmes ’stache) beg to be blared from the busted woofers of a 1979 Camaro. The band teams with the selfmythologizing Kick Buttkiss to wish One Eyed Jacks owner Rio Hackford a ridiculously happy birthday. Tickets $20.
With its deep pockets and national reach as a Live Nation company, the House of Blues chain seems to recognize the value of a brand name. But By Will Coviello what’s up with the schedule of tribute bands? Led Zeppelin cover ensemble Zoso has been making regular stops at what has otherwise been a premier local venue (225 Decatur St., 310-4999; www.hob.com) for new and actually classic rock. Appetite for Destruction has brought its Guns N’ Roses schtick to the club, and this week it’s Misstallica (9 p.m. Saturday, June 26; tickets $12), an all-female Metallica tribute group.
Misstaken Identity
Gambit > bestofneworleans.com > JUNE 22 > 2010
arly last week, NOPD began presenting musicians with a letter notifying them of looming enforcement of ordinances preventing street performances after 8 p.m. on public streets. Several bands continued to play, unsure what the repercussions would be, and as of press time, there were no known citations or arrests. Asked for comment about the new enforcement, Mayor Mitch Landrieu and City Council District C representative Kristin Gisleson Palmer issued vague statements about reviewing quality of life issues and the ordinances. (City Council president Arnie Fielkow and vice president Jackie Clarkson did not return Gambit’s calls.) But trombonist Glen David Andrews addressed the issue directly in a protest in Jackson Square on Friday afternoon. “We’re not going to have another musician getting a ticket,” Andrews said. “And if we get word, if I get word of any other musicians being harassed, we’re going to get Trombone Shorty, Lenny Kravitz, the Andrews, Rebirth [Brass Band], Dr. John, and we’re going to march on City Hall. “If you’ve got a problem with the Andrews next generation, all the next generation musicians coming up in New Orleans, then why don’t you just give ’em guns and crack and send them in the neighborhoods?” Andrews asked, before leading a second line around the square. “Cause that’s basically what you’re doing.” The TBC Brass Band usually plays on the corner of Bourbon and Canal streets from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. On June 15, NOPD officer Roger Jones notified the band that the city would begin enforcing existing ordinances prohibiting live music after 8 p.m. A copy of the open letter to musicians provided to Gambit cites section 30-1456 of municipal code prohibiting street music or entertainment between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. on Bourbon Street. It also cited section 66-205, which disallows music on any public rightsof-way between 8 p.m. and 9 a.m. without a permit. In a videotape of police notifying the TBC of the new enforcement, the officer said enforcement would be citywide, including Jackson Square and Frenchmen Street, regular sites for street performances. On Wednesday, NOPD Superintendent Ronal
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second thoughts HealTH releases iTs secOnd seT OF remixed sOngs On discO2. ealth, the L.A. noise band, lives in two distinct dimensions. There is the quartet itself, whose two LPs — 2007’s punishing eponymous debut and the (slightly) more toned 2009 follow-up Get Color — are paeans to the imposing primitivism of rock ’n’ roll. But there is a second, parallel Health — an autonomous hive-mind proxy that has less to do with the music’s original vision than with others’ views of it. On Tuesday, Lovepump United Records will release Disco2, Health’s second remix collection. The original Disco, which appeared eight months after its source material, featured tracks from the band’s first album re-imagined as electronic dance pieces by diverse collaborators including Toronto’s Crystal Castles, Denver’s Pictureplane and Vancouver’s CFCF. Those artists all return for Disco2, another shadow album that casts Health’s compositions in a whole new light. “That definitely happens every time we get a good remix,” says singer/guitarist Jake Duzsik. “They’re working within our sound palette, augmenting the structures that we came up with or using the vocals in ways that maybe you wouldn’t have thought of — something that works more emotionally, something that’s more gratifying. Certainly the first remix record allowed us to see ways that we could potentially write songs within the way we already utilize sound, but make them more danceably rhythmic or more catchy.” Nowhere is the contrast more stark than on “Crimewave,” the first song to get the Frankenstein treatment. Originally a two-minute slab of stabbing synths and guitars set to tribal, war-chant drums, the track in Crystal Castles’ hands became a haunting slice of minor-key laptop pop. It also became a minor phenomenon, spawning a split 7-inch single (“Crystal Castles vs. Health”) and an unsolicited, remixed remix by Bearded Baby (included as a bonus track on Disco). “I remember when [Crystal Castles] first emailed it to us, we were like, ‘Oh, this could be a hit,’” Duzsik says. “We really love [Bearded Baby’s] remix too.
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Masakowski, 5; Irvin Mayfield’s NOJO Jam, 8
Kerry IrIsh Pub — Chip Wilson, 9 LIttLe troPIcaL IsLe — Frank Fairbanks, 4:30; Frank Fairbanks Duo, 9
MaPLe Leaf bar — Uncle Lucius, 10 Mojo statIon — Ed Wills, Blues for Sale, 8 nowe MIasto — Drooling Slits, Vapo-Rats, Necro Hippies, 7
oLd fIreMen’s haLL — Two Piece & a Biscuit feat. Brandon Foret, Allan Maxwell & Brian Melancon, 7:30 oLd PoInt bar — Mike Burkart, 8 one eyed jacKs — Dead Meadow, PonyKiller, 9
PaLM court jazz cafe — Lars Edegran, Topsy Chapman, Palm Court Jazz Band, 8
rocK ’n’ bowL — Jerry Embree, 8:30 rusty naIL — Jenn Howard, 8
snug harbor jazz bIstro — Delfeayo Marsalis & Uptown Jazz Orchestra, 8 & 10
sPotted cat — Loose Marbles, 6; St. Louis Slim & the Frenchmen Street Jug Band, 10 troPIcaL IsLe bayou cLub — Can’t Hardly Play Boys, 5; T’Canaille, 9
troPIcaL IsLe bourbon — Damien Louvier; Jason Bishop & the Garlic Truck Band, 9 troPIcaL IsLe orIgInaL — Plan B, 5; Late As Usual, 9 wIndsor court hoteL (PoLo cLub Lounge) — Zaza, 7 yuKI IzaKaya — By and By, 8
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3 rIng cIrcus’ the bIg toP gaLLery — The Thing, Joe McPhee, Tatsuya Nakatani, Donald Miller, Rob Cambre Trio, 8 aLLways Lounge — Shirks, Lovey Dovies, Kicktease, 10
bacchanaL — Courtyard Kings, 7; Vincent Marini, 9:30 banKs street bar — Dave Friends & Friends Acoustic, 9 bayou ParK bar — Ron Hotstream, 9
beach house — Beach House All-Stars, 8 bIg aL’s saLoon — Danny Alexander’s Blues Jam, 8
bMc — Low-Stress Quintet, 7; Jamey St. Pierre & the Honeycreepers, 10
booMtown casIno — Groovy 7, 8:30
carouseL PIano bar & Lounge — John Autin, 9 chIcKIe wah wah — Geraniums, 8
cIrcLe bar — Sam and Boone, 6; Shapiro, Vox & The Hound, 10 cLever wIne bar — Johnny
Sansone’s Mid-City Fill-In & Harmonica Orchestra, 6
coLuMns hoteL — Freddy Omar, 8
davenPort Lounge — Jeremy Davenport, 5:30 d.b.a. — Luke Winslow King, 7; Ernie Vincent & the Top Notes, 10
dos jefes uPtown cIgar bar — Loren Pickford, 9:30 french Quarter PIzzerIa — Big Joe Kennedy, 9
funKy PIrate — Mark Penton, 4; Big Al Carson & the Blues Masters, 8:30
hI-ho Lounge — Stooges Brass Band, 10
howLIn’ woLf northshore — Black Magnolia, 10
IrvIn MayfIeLd’s jazz PLayhouse — Roman Skakun, 5; Johnaye Kendrick, 8 jIMMy buffett’s MargarItavILLe cafe — Eddie Parrino, 7
Kerry IrIsh Pub — Wilson & Moore CD release, 9
LafItte’s bLacKsMIth shoP — Mike Hood, 9 Le bon teMPs rouLe — Soul Rebels Brass Band, 10
LIttLe troPIcaL IsLe — Al Hebert, 4:30; Frank Fairbanks Duo, 9 MaPLe Leaf bar — The Trio, 10 MIMI’s In the MarIgny — St. Louis Slim Trio, 10
oLd PoInt bar — Andre Bouvier & the Royal Bohemians, 9 PaLM court jazz cafe — Tim Laughlin, Crescent City Joymakers, 8 PreservatIon haLL — New Birth Brass Band, 8 rocK ’n’ bowL — Jeffrey Broussard & the Creole Cowboys, 8:30
saturn bar — Happy Talk Band, Felix, 10 snug harbor jazz bIstro — Kim Prevost & Bill Solley Duo, 8 & 10 sPotted cat — Casual Baby, 4; Miss Sophie Lee, 6; New Orleans Moonshiners, 10
troPIcaL IsLe bayou cLub — Can’t Hardly Play Boys, 5; T’Canaille, 9
troPIcaL IsLe bourbon — Mark Barrett, 4; Debbie & the Deacons, 9 troPIcaL IsLe orIgInaL — Plan B, 5
vaughan’s — Kermit Ruffins & Barbecue Swingers, 8:30
andrea’s caPrI bLu Lounge — Philip Melancon, 7 banKs street bar — Lucky Book, Cape of the Matador, Pests, 10 bayou ParK bar — Crystal Rivers, 10
beach house — Bobby Cure & the Summertime Blues, 9 bIg aL’s saLoon — Brandon Foret Band, 8
bLue nILe — Mykia Jovan & Jason Butler, 7; Local Skank CD release, 10; Abney Effect, 10 bMc — Sasha Masakowski, 7; Mark Pentone & Smoky Greenwell Trio, 9; Fredy Omar Con Su Banda, 10:30; We Are 1 Brass Band, 1 a.m. boMbay cLub — Lisa Lynn, 9:30
booMtown casIno — Junior & Sumtin Sneaky, 9:30 cafe negrIL — Jamey St. Pierre & the Honeycreepers, 7
carouseL PIano bar & Lounge — John Autin, 9 carroLLton statIon — Jeff & Vida, 9:30
chIcKIe wah wah — Kelcy Mae, 5:30; Skeet Hanks & the Crescent City 615, 10:30
cIrcLe bar — Jim O. & Sporadic Fanatics, 6; Gal Holiday & the Honky Tonk Revue, 10 cLever wIne bar — Courtyard Kings, 8 coLuMns hoteL — Alex Bachari, 5
davenPort Lounge — Jeremy Davenport, 9
d.b.a. — Meschiya Lake & the Little Big Horns, 6; Lost Bayou Ramblers, 10 dos jefes uPtown cIgar bar — Eric Traub Trio, 10 eMerIL’s deLMonIco — Bob Andrews, 7
french Quarter PIzzerIa — Big Joe Kennedy, 9
funKy PIrate — Mark Penton, 4; Big Al Carson & the Blues Masters, 8:30 green rooM — 24 Miles, Touching the Absolute, 10 herMes bar — Glen David Andrews, 9:30 & 11
howLIn’ woLf northshore — Herrington, Happy Jack Fequency, Finding Zuko, 9 howLIn’ woLf (the den) — Jimmy Robinson, Russ Broussard, 9
IrvIn MayfIeLd’s jazz PLayhouse — Joe Krown, 5; Leon “Kid Chocolate” Brown, 8
wIndsor court hoteL (PoLo cLub Lounge) — Michael Pellera, 7
jIMMy buffett’s MargarItavILLe cafe — Eddie Parrino, 7
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Le bon teMPs rouLe — Dave Reis, 7; Wild Magnolias, 10
yuKI IzaKaya — Wazozo, 8
3 rIng cIrcus’ the bIg toP gaLLery — No No Nonet, 8
61 bLues hIghway — Jack Yoder & Li’l G, 8
Kerry IrIsh Pub — Damien Louvier, 5; Foot & Friends, 9
LIttLe troPIcaL IsLe — Dwight Breland, 4:30; Frank Fairbanks Duo, 9 MaIson 508 — Some Like it Hot!, 7:30
MaPLe Leaf bar — Bonerama, 10 MarKet cafe — Andy K. and Bobby Love, 4:30 oLd PoInt bar — Wilson & Moore CD release, 9:30
oLIve branch cafe — Jack Yoder, Greg “Lil G” Rosary, 6 one eyed jacKs — HEALTH, Gold Panda, Indian Jewelry, Smiley with a Knife, 9
PaLM court jazz cafe — Palm Court Jazz Band, Gerald Adams, 8
PreservatIon haLL — Preservation Hall Jazz Masters feat. Steve Pistorius, 8
rePubLIc new orLeans — SOLE Fresh, 10 rocK ’n’ bowL — Honey Island Swamp Band, 9:30 rusty naIL — Kirk Holder, 10
snug harbor jazz bIstro — Ellis Marsalis Trio, 8 & 10
cafe negrIL — Jamey St. Pierre & the Honeycreepers, 7; Smoky Greenwell & the Blues Gnus, 10 cafe rose nIcaud — Troy Sawyer, 8
PreservatIon haLL — Preservation Hall Jazz Band feat. William Smith, 8
chIcKIe wah wah — Earphunk, 10
rocK ’n’ bowL — Wise Guys, 9:30
coach’s corner — Savin’ Face, 10
rusty naIL — Wilson & Moore, 10
carroLLton statIon — Lucy’s Walk, 9:30
rItz-carLton — Catherine Anderson, 1
cIrcLe bar — Jazzholes, 6; Sick Like Sinatra, 10
the rugby Pub — Michael Liuzza, 8:30
coLuMns hoteL — Andy Rogers & guest, 8
snug harbor jazz bIstro — Deacon John & the Ivories, 8 & 10
davenPort Lounge — Jeremy Davenport, 9 d.b.a. — John Boutte, 8; SUPLECS, 11
decKbar & grILLe — Miche & MixMavens, 8
dos jefes uPtown cIgar bar — Swing Cats’ Ball feat. Tom Hook, 10
tIPItIna’s — New Orleans Bingo! Show, 10
french Quarter PIzzerIa — Big Joe Kennedy, 9
st. roch tavern — The Way, 9
eMerIL’s deLMonIco — Bob Andrews, 7
toMMy’s wIne bar — Tommy’s Latin Jazz Quartet feat. Matthew Shilling, 10
funKy PIrate — Mark Penton, 4; Big Al Carson & the Blues Masters, 8:30
troPIcaL IsLe bourbon — Captain Leo, 1; Mark Barrett; Debbie & the Deacons, 9
troPIcaL IsLe orIgInaL — Plan B, 1; Cruz Missiles, 5; Late As Usual, 9
voILà — Mario Abney Quartet, 5 wIndsor court hoteL (PoLo cLub Lounge) — Michael Pellera, 7; Anais St. John, Harry Mayronne Trio, 9
saturday 26 61 bLues hIghway — Soul Blues Players, 8 aPPLe barreL — Peter Orr, 7
austIn’s restaurant — Scott Kyser, 6:30 bacchanaL — Gypsy Swing Club, 8
bayou beer garden — Hawaii 504, 7 bayou ParK bar — Terranova, Makeshift Love, Split Lips, 10 bLue nILe — St. Louis Slim Trio, 7; Kermit Ruffins & the BBQ Swingers, 10
bMc — New Orleans Jazz Series, 3; Jayna Morgan & the Sazerac Sunrise Jazz Band, 6:30; Chegadao, 9:30; One Mind Brass Band, 12:30 a.m. boMbay cLub — Tim Laughlin, 9:30 booMtown casIno — Louisiana’s LeRoux, 9:30
cafe atchafaLaya — Atchafalaya All Stars, 11 a.m.
PaLM court jazz cafe — Lionel Ferbos, Palm Court Jazz Band, 8
carouseL PIano bar & Lounge — John Autin, 9
sPotted cat — Casual Baby, 4; Jumbo Shrimp, 6; St. Louis Slim Trio, 6:30; New Orleans Cottonmouth Kings, 10
troPIcaL IsLe bayou cLub — Can’t Hardly Play Boys, 1; Can’t Hardly Play Boys, 5; Danny T & the Blue Crawfish Band, 9
one eyed jacKs — Dax Riggs, Bipolaroid, 9
green rooM — For Karma, Five Star Fiasco, 10 herMes bar — Sasha Masakowski, 9:30 & 11
hI-ho Lounge — Debauche, 10 house of bLues — Chee Weez feat. No Exit, 9 house of bLues (ParIsh) — Misstallica, 9
howLIn’ woLf — Touching the Absolute, City Below, 24 Miles, 9 IrvIn MayfIeLd’s jazz PLayhouse — Shannon Powell, 8; Hot 8 Brass Band, midnight
jasMIne’s french restaurant — Darren and Diana, 9 jIMMy buffett’s MargarItavILLe cafe — Irving Bannister’s All-Stars, 4
Kerry IrIsh Pub — Tobin -Specht Trio feat. Heidi Campbell, 5; Rites Of Passage, 9 LafItte’s bLacKsMIth shoP — Mike Hood, 9
Le bon teMPs rouLe — Juice, 10 LIttLe troPIcaL IsLe — Jason Bishop, 4:30; Frank Fairbanks Duo, 9 LouIsIana MusIc factory — Andrew Duhon, 2; Bamboula 2000, 3; Tom Paines, 4 MaPLe Leaf bar — Colonel Bruce Hampton & the Quark Alliance, 10
sPotted cat — Luke WinslowKing, 3; Panorama Jazz Band, 6; Dominic Grillo & the Frenchmen Street All-Stars, 10 tIPItIna’s — Vidacovich B-day Bash feat. Johnny & Stanton’s New Thing, 10
toMMy’s wIne bar — Tommy’s Latin Jazz Quartet feat. Matthew Shilling, 10 troPIcaL IsLe bayou cLub — Can’t Hardly Play Boys, 5; Danny T & the Blue Crawfish Band, 9
troPIcaL IsLe bourbon — Captain Leo, 1; Mark Barret, 5; Debbie & the Deacons, 9 troPIcaL IsLe orIgInaL — Butch Fields Band, 1; Cruz Missiles, 5; Late As Usual, 9
twIst of LIMe — Dirt: Alice in Chains tribute band, 10 uno LaKefront arena — Sting, 6
wIndsor court hoteL (PoLo cLub Lounge) — Michael Pellera, 7; Anais St. John & the Harry Mayronne Trio, 9
sunday 27 3 rIng cIrcus’ the bIg toP gaLLery — Universe, Small Bones, 6; Helen Gillet’s Cello Sandwich, Kim Boekbinder & Friends, 9
arnaud’s jazz bIstro — Gumbo Trio, 10:30 a.m & 6:30 banKs street bar — Ruby & Stevie, 9
the bar — Nominon, Infinitum Obscure, Quinta Essentia, Serpentis, 9 bayou ParK bar — SoulSect, 7
bIg aL’s saLoon — Jay B. Elston Band, 3 bMc — Ras Chemash Lamed, 6; Gal Holiday, 9; George Sartin & Jack Cruz Project, midnight
buffa’s Lounge — Some Like it Hot, 11 a.m. cafe atchafaLaya — Sam and Boone, 11 a.m.
MarKet cafe — Andy K. and Bobby Love, 4:30
cafe negrIL — Smoky Greenwell & the Blues Gnus, 10
oLd PoInt bar — Johnny J & the Hit-Men, 9:30
cIrcLe bar — Micah McKee & friends, 6; Mousefire, John
MuLate’s cajun restaurant — Bayou DeVille, 7
cafe ranI — Courtyard Kings, 11 a.m.
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Elliott, 10
Court of two SiSterS — Mary Flynn, 9:30 a.m.
d.b.a. — Palmetto Bug Stompers, 6; Mas Mamones, 11 donna’S bar & Grill — Jesse McBride & the Next Generation Jazz Band
finneGan’S eaSy — Laissez Faire, 2
funky Pirate — Mark Penton, 4; Willie Lockett & All Purpose Blues Band, 8
HouSe of blueS — Leo Jackson & the Melody Clouds, 10 a.m. Howlin’ wolf (tHe den) — Hot 8 Brass Band, 9
irvin Mayfield’S Jazz PlayHouSe — Mason’s VIP Revisited feat. Germaine Bazzle & guests, 7
JiMMy buffett’S MarGaritaville Cafe — Irving Bannister’s All-Stars, 4 kerry iriSH Pub — Damien Louvier, 9 little troPiCal iSle — Jason Bishop, 4:30; Lacy Blackledge, 9 MadiGan’S — Anderson/ Easley Project, 9
MaPle leaf bar — Joe Krown Trio feat. Russell Batiste & Walter “Wolfman” Washington, 10 Market Cafe — Andy K. and Bobby Love, 4:30
Mulate’S CaJun reStaurant — Bayou DeVille, 7
wHiSkey dix — Gypsy Elise & the Royal Blues, 7
windSor Court Hotel (Polo Club lounGe) — Zaza, 7
yuki izakaya — Luke Winslow King, 7
Monday 28 aPPle barrel — Sam Cammarata, 8
baCCHanal — Jonathan Freilich, 7:30
SnuG Harbor Jazz biStro — Aashish Khan & Shringar, 8 & 10 SPotted Cat — Rights of Swing, 3; Loose Marbles, 6; Pat Casey, 10
tiPitina’S — Bruce Daigrepont, 5:30 troPiCal iSle bayou Club — Creole Zydeco Farmers, 1; Can’t Hardly Play Boys, 5; T’Canaille, 9
troPiCal iSle bourbon — Mark Barrett; Debbie & the Deacons, 9
troPiCal iSle oriGinal — Butch Fields Band, 1; Rhythm & Rain, 5; Late As Usual, 9
voilà — Mario Abney Quartet, 9 a.m.
windSor Court Hotel (Polo Club lounGe) — Zaza, 7
Cafe atCHafalaya — Burke Ingraffia, Dr. Danny Acosta, 7 CHiCkie waH waH — Spencer Bohren, 7 CirCle bar — PD Wilder, Summer of Glaciers, 10
ColuMnS Hotel — David Doucet, 8
d.b.a. — Glen David Andrews, 9 donna’S bar & Grill — Les Getrex & the Blues All-Star Band, 9
doS JefeS uPtown CiGar bar — Joe Krown, 9:30 tHe faMouS door — Darren Murphy & Big Soul, 3
funky Pirate — Mark Penton, 4; Willie Lockett & All Purpose Blues Band, 8
Hi-Ho lounGe — Blue Grass Pickin’ Party, 8 Howlin’ wolf (tHe den) — Micah McKee’s Favorite Records, 9
irvin Mayfield’S Jazz PlayHouSe — Bob French & the Original Tuxedo Jazz Band, 8 kerry iriSH Pub — Mark Hessler, 9
little troPiCal iSle — Frank Fairbanks, 4:30; Jason Bishop, 9
MaPle leaf bar — Papa Grows Funk, 10 Mat & naddie’S reStaurant — Courtyard Kings, 7 My bar — Danny T, 8
old Point bar — Brent Walsh Trio, 8
one eyed JaCkS — Eagles of Death Metal, Kick Buttkiss, 9 PreServation Hall — Preservation Hall Jazz Band feat. Clint Maedgen, 8 SnuG Harbor Jazz biStro — Charmaine Neville Band, 8 & 10 SPotted Cat — Vince Carr, 4; Dominic Grillo & the
new HoPe baPtiSt CHurCH — 1807 Lasalle St., 523-5935;
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new orleanS Jazz national HiStoriCal Park — 916
N. Peters Street, 589-4841; www.nps.gov/jazz/index. htm — Tue: Songs of the Underground Railroad, 3; Wed: Lawrence Cotton, noon; Thu: African Retentions in Jazz, 3
oGden MuSeuM of SoutHern art — 925 Camp
St., 539-9600; www.ogdenmuseum.org — Thu: Phil deGruy, Jimmy Robinson & John Rankin, 6
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St. anna’S ePiSCoPal CHurCH — 1313 Esplanade Ave., 9472121 — Wed: Mission to Musicians Concert Series presents Wazozo feat. Helen Gillet, 7:30 StaGe door Canteen at tHe national world war ii MuSeuM — 945 Magazine St., 528-1944 — Fri-Sat & Sun: Sentimental Journey: the Big Bands of WWII, 8 FriSat., 11 a.m. Sun. trinity ePiSCoPal CHurCH — 1329 Jackson Ave., 522-
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tHe Saint — Church of My Love, Roman Gabriel Todd’s Beast Rising Up Out of the Sea, Die Rotzz, 10
troPiCal iSle oriGinal — Damien Louvier, 5; Rhythm & Rain, 9
3 rinG CirCuS’ tHe biG toP Gallery — 1638 Clio St., 5692700; www.3rcp.com — Fri: New Orleans New Music Ensemble presents No No Nonet, 8
Green rooM — Generation Way, 10; Alexis Marceaux, 10
ritz-Carlton — Armand St. Martin, 10:30 a.m; Catherine Anderson, 2
troPiCal iSle bourbon — Joe Bennett, 5; Truman Holland & the Front Porch Revue, 9
bMC — Fun in the Pocket feat. Mayumi Shara & Reinaldo, 7; Smoky Greenwell’s Mondays Blues Jam, 9:30
tHe bar — Night Siege, DCOI! and others, 9
PalM Court Jazz Cafe — Lucien Barbarin, Sunday Night Swingsters, 8
PreServation Hall — Preservation Hall-Stars feat. Lars Edegran, 8
troPiCal iSle bayou Club — Can’t Hardly Play Boys, 5; T’Canaille, 7
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Frenchmen Street Allstars, 6; Jazz Vipers, 10
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now showing THE A-TEAM (PG-13) — Liam Neeson stars in the big-screen adaption of the 1980s action TV show. AMC Palace 10, AMC Palace 12, AMC Palace 16, AMC Palace 20, Grand, Hollywood 9, Hollywood 14 CITY ISLAND (PG-13) — A prison guard takes his long-lost son home to his family, which is already filled with secrets. Canal Place GET HIM TO THE GREEK (R) — A record company intern (Jonah Hill) is on a mission to get an oversexed British rock star (Russell Brand) to L.A.’s Greek Theatre. AMC Palace 10, AMC Palace 12, AMC Palace 16, AMC Palace 20, Grand, Hollywood 9, Hollywood 14 THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO (R) — The Swedish film
follows a computer hacker drawn into a murder mystery by an embattled journalist. Canal Place
IRON MAN 2 (PG-13) — Robert Downey Jr. stars as the Marvel Comics character in the sequel to the 2008 blockbuster. AMC Palace 12, AMC Palace 16, Grand, Hollywood 9, Hollywood 14
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of a haunted bounty hunter changes when the U.S. military makes him an offer he can’t refuse. AMC Palace 10, AMC Palace 12, AMC Palace 16, AMC Palace 20, Canal Place, Grand, Hollywood 9, Hollywood 14 THE KARATE KID (PG) — A 12
year old who moves to China with his family seeks the mentorship of a kung fu master after becoming the target of bullying. AMC Palace 10, AMC Palace 12, AMC Palace 16, AMC Palace 20, Grand, Hollywood 9, Hollywood 14
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A room with A ViEw KILLERS (PG-13) — A woman (Katherine Heigl) meets the man of her dreams (Ashton Kutcher), only to find out he’s an assassin. AMC Palace 10, AMC Palace 12, AMC Palace 16, AMC Palace 20, Grand, Hollywood 9, Hollywood 14 LETTERS TO JULIET (PG) — An American responds to a letter to Juliet Capulet seeking advice about love, leading her and the letter’s author on a journey through Italy. Hollywood 14 MARMADUKE (PG) — The giant dog from the one-panel comic strip gets a movie. AMC Palace 10, AMC Palace 12, AMC Palace 16, AMC Palace 20, Grand, Hollywood 9, Hollywood 14 MOTHER AND CHILD (R) — Three
woman who have never met are profoundly affected by adoption. AMC Palace 20 PLEASE GIVE (R) — A woman
who buys furniture cheaply at estate sales and marks it up at her Manhattan store tries to reconcile her guilt. Canal Place
PRINCE OF PERSIA: SANDS OF TIME (PG-13) — Persian prince
must form alliances to protect a magical dagger. AMC Palace 10, AMC Palace 12, AMC Palace 16, AMC Palace 20, Grand, Hollywood 9, Hollywood 14 ROBIN HOOD (PG-13) — The film uncovers the origins of the hero-outlaw, from his stint as an archer to his exile in Sherwood Forest. AMC Palace 20, Hollywood 14 THE SECRET IN THEIR EYES (R) —
The winner of the 2009 Best Foreign Film Oscar follows a retired police detective who decides to write a novel, and becomes the focus of a dangerous drama. Canal Place
SEX AND THE CITY 2 (R) —
Carrie, Charlotte, Miranda and Samantha leave the Big Apple for Abu Dhabi. AMC Palace 10, AMC Palace 12, AMC Palace 16, AMC Palace 20, Canal Place, Hollywood 14, Grand
SHREK FOREVER AFTER (PG) —
The titular ogre makes a deal with Rumplestiltskin to get his old life back. AMC Palace 10, AMC Palace 12, AMC Palace
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SPLICE (R) — The human hybrid
out of control It’s almost ironic there was a riot at the Stonewall Inn following a police raid on June 28, 1969. The mob-run bar filled a social void by paying off police in order to sell overpriced, watered-down drinks to a gay and lesbian clientele. Even in New York City’s Greenwich Village, legal bars did not risk losing their liquor licenses by becoming known as gay bars. Police knew about the illegal clubs, and though they usually tipped off the bars in advance, they raided them often. Those arrested could expect their names to be printed in city newspapers, usually costing them jobs or family strife. There simply was no such thing as being “out” at the time, save for a handful of well-known writers like Tennessee Williams and Gore Vidal. It’s entertaining to hear men say they never bought drinks at Stonewall, uncertain of what the bar was actually pouring. But in an environment where police arrested men for wearing suspect clothing (in violation of an archaic New York law prohibiting “masquerading”), the dark and dingy Stonewall was one of the only places men could dance together. That made it worth the risk of frequent police raids. Directors Kate Davis and David Heilbroner’s documentary Stonewall Uprising chronicles the social and legal harassment gays and lesbians endured in the decades prior to the raid. Propaganda film and newsreel footage depicts homosexuality as a mental illness and predatory social menace, and the paranoid tone and disinformation would be funny a la Reefer Madness were it not reflective of actual attitudes at the time. The film is full of interviews with Stonewall patrons and riot veterans, including one police officer, and it captures the landmark confrontation in brilliant personal detail, from accounts of the underground social scene through the raid, three nights of rioting, and the subsequent first gay rights march. At the time, the so-called riot barely made the news. There was violence, but what symbolically marked the event was the refusal of gays and lesbians to run from police. One man tells of forming a Rockette-style kickline with friends in the street and dancing in front of the outnumbered cops. When officers in riot gear charged one way, the crowd simply filled in the area behind them. For one long night, the police ran about, parting the crowd, but never dispersed it. For many gay men and lesbians who had been active in other civil rights efforts, there was no going back into fear or secrecy. Tickets $7 general admission, $6 students/seniors, $5 Zeitgeist members. — Will Coviello
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Opening SLIDELL ART LEAGUE GALLERY. Historic Slidell Train Depot, 1827 Front St., Suite 201, (985) 847-9458 — “Out
of the Blue,” a group exhibition and competition, through Feb. 3. Opening reception 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday.
galleries 1022 GALLERY. 1022 Lowerline St., 301-0679; www.1022gallery.blogspot. com — “James Booker: An Intimate
Portrait,” photographs by Jim Scheurich, through June.
3 RING CIRCUS’ THE BIG TOP GALLERY. 1638 Clio St., 569-2700; www.3rcp. com — “B-Movie Double Feature,”
video and photographs by Heather Weathers, through Saturday.
A GALLERY FOR FINE PHOTOGRAPHY. 241 Chartres St., 568-1313; www. agallery.com — “Rock and Roll,” photographs by Lynn Goldsmith, through July 5. AG WAGNER STUDIO & GALLERY. 813 Royal St., 561-7440 — Works by
gallery artists; 504 Toys, locally handcrafted toys; both ongoing.
ANTENNA GALLERY. 3161 Burgundy St., 957-4255; www.antennagallery. org — Saturday-Sunday. “Junkfish
Caviar,” a multi-media installation by Susan Gisleson, through July 5. ANTON HAARDT FOLK GALLERY. 2858 Magazine St., 891-9080; www. antonart.com — Works by Anton
Haardt, Christopher Moses and others. lery artists, through July.
ART GALLERY 811. 811 Royal St., 5246918 — Paintings, sculpture and
jewelry by local artists Noel Rockmore, Michael Fedor, Xavier de Callatay, Charles Bazzell, Bambi deVille and Ritchie Fitzgerald, ongoing.
ARTHUR ROGER GALLERY. 432 Julia St., 522-1999; www.arthurrogergallery.com — “The Gulf: Works Completed Before the BP Oil Spill,” a group exhibition of gallery artists, through July 17. Recent sculptures by James Surls, through Sunday. BARRISTER’S GALLERY. 2331 St. Claude Ave., 525-2767; www.barristersgallery. com — “Hurricanes, Hand Grenades
and Other Delightful Things,” oil on canvas by Scott Guion, through July 17.
BECA ICAD. 527 St. Joseph St., 5668999; www.becaicad.org — “Sub-
lime Affliction,” works by Jenn Parnell, through Friday.
BERGERON STUDIO & GALLERY. 406 Magazine St., 522-7503; www. bergeronstudio.com — Photographs
by Michael P. Smith, Jack Beech, Harriet Blum, Kevin Roberts and others, ongoing.
BERTA’S AND MINA’S ANTIQUITIES
doeilartconsortium.com — “Dew Point,” a group show featuring 12 artists, through July 24.
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D.O.C.S. 709 Camp St., 524-3936 —
greenhouse effect
Botanical art has been with us since the earliest days of civilization, turning up on ancient Egyptian tombs and Greek and Roman monuments. Plants and animals are always in a state of evolutionary flux, so the artists of the past have been a major source of information about species no longer with us today. But art too evolves, and Courtney Egan’s Field Recordings expo reflects a turning point, not only for botanical art but also for video, liberated at last from monitors and projection screens. All that Egan’s work requires is a room with twilight lighting, a cool aesthetic gloom of the sort closed curtains or blinds can easily provide. Gushers is a video of stylized water lilies projected on the wall. Rising from a tidal pool of old speakers on the floor, they gyrate to the electronic rhythms that emanate from the speakers until, one by one, they explode like roman candles, evoking a sense of dystopian irony like genetic modification experiments gone weirdly awry. Sigils is an installation comprised of a pair of sculptural replicas of tree branches from which ghostly Spanish moss seems to dangle and almost dance in the breeze. But there is no breeze, and the moss is all the more ghostly for consisting mainly of light in the form of projected Spanish moss images, all of which is unexpectedly lovely. Repercussion employs similar motifs in the form of a projected time-lapse image of a blooming flower, a yellow angel’s trumpet blossom dripping nectar as an attentive bee darts in and out. This too is ethereally lovely to look at even as its flickering imagery conveys something of the shimmering mystery of early motion picture photography. A night-blooming cereus in a montage of digital video picture frames is no less ethereal. In this amazing show, we see a reordering of ordinary things like flowers, moss and video into a meditation on natural forms and electronic imagery, and the ever-diminishing boundaries between them. — D. Eric Bookhardt
Field recordings: recent Video T H R U and light sculptures by Courtney JUn egan Heriard-Cimino Gallery, 440 Julia St. 525-7300; www.heriardcimino.com GALLERY. 4138 Magazine St., 895-6201 — “Second Line: Lifting Our Souls Up Into Heaven,” works by Nilo and Mina Lanzas; works by Clementine Hunter, Noel Rockmore and others; all ongoing. BRYANT GALLERIES. 316 Royal St., 525-5584; www.bryantgalleries.com — Paintings by Dean Mitchell, ongoing. BYRDIE’S GALLERY. 2422-A St. Claude Ave., www.byrdiesgallery.com — “For
a Canvas of Skin,” tattoo sketches on paper by local tattoo artists, through July 6. CALLAN FINE ART. 240 Chartres St., 524-0025; www.callanfineart. com — Works by Eugene de Blass,
Louis Valtat and other artists of the Barbizon, Impressionist and PostImpressionist schools, ongoing.
CANARY GALLERY. 329 Julia St., 388-7746; www.thecanarycollective. com — “Images from the End of the
Earth,” photographs of Grand Isle by Zack Smith.
CARDINAL GALLERY. 541 Bourbon St.,
522-3227 — Exhibition of Italian artists featuring works by Bruno Paoli and Andrea Stella, ongoing. CAROL ROBINSON GALLERY. 840 Napoleon Ave., 895-6130; www. carolrobinsongallery.com — “30 Year Anniversary Exhibition,” works by David Goodman, John Oles, Christina Goodman and Jere Allen, through July. CASELL GALLERY. 818 Royal St., 5240671; www.casellartgallery.com —
Pastels by Joaquim Casell; etchings by Sage; oils by Charles Ward; all ongoing.
COLE PRATT GALLERY. 3800 Magazine St., 891-6789; www.coleprattgallery. com — “About Face,” paintings by
Andrew Bucci from 1950 to 1962, through June.
COLLECTIVE WORLD ART COMMUNITY. Poydras Center, 650 Poydras St., 339-5237 — Paintings from the Blue
Series by Joseph Pearson, ongoing.
COUP D’OEIL ART CONSORTIUM. 2033 Magazine St., 722-0876; www.coup-
Annual group exhibition featuring sculptures, paintings and mixedmedia works by gallery artists, through Aug. 3.
DU MOIS GALLERY. 4921 Freret St., 818-6032 — “Cold Drink,” a print-
making invitational featuring 31 regional and national printmakers, through July 17.
ELLIOTT GALLERY. 540 Royal St., 523-3554; www.elliottgallery.com — Works by gallery artists Coignard, Engel, Papart, Petra, Tobiasse, Schneuer and Yrondi, ongoing. FRAMIN’ PLACE & GALLERY. 3535 Severn Ave., Metairie, 885-3311; www. nolaframing.com — Prints by Tommy
Thompson, Phillip Sage, James Michalopoulos and others, ongoing. THE FRONT. 4100 St. Claude Ave.; www.nolafront.org — “The Achilles
Cycle,” works by Clay Blancett in response to the film God’s Architects; works by Wendy Babcox and April Childers; both through July 3.
GALERIE D’ART FRANCAIS. 541 Royal St., 581-6925 — Works by Todd
White, ongoing.
GALERIE ROYALE. 3648 Magazine St., 894-1588; www.galerieroyale.com —
“Brothers in Arts,” contemporary oils on canvas by Quincy Verdun and Leon Verdun, through June.
GALLERY BIENVENU. 518 Julia St., 525-0518; www.gallerybienvenu.com — “Transfer,” prints by Teresa Cole, through July 22.
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THE GARDEN DISTRICT GALLERY. 1332 Washington Ave., 891-3032; www. gardendistrictgallery.com — “Trea-
sures of the Gulf,” a group exhibition featuring more than 12 artists, through July.
GOOD CHILDREN GALLERY. 4037 St. Claude Ave., 616-7427; www.goodchildrengallery.com — “Gorgamon,” works by The Joanna, an ongoing collaborative project, through July 3. GRAPHITE GALLERIES. 936 Royal St., 565-3739 — “Sinners and Saints,”
works by Joe Hobbs, ongoing.
GRIS GRIS LAB. 2245 Brainard St., 872-0577; www.grisgrislab.com —
“L’Espirit d’Haiti,” photographs by Christopher L. Mitchell, through July 9. GUTHRIE CONTEMPORARY. 3815 Magazine St., 897-2688; www.guthriecontemporary.com — “Schemata,” works by Susan Dory, ongoing. HERIARD-CIMINO GALLERY. 440 Julia St., 525-7300; www.heriardcimino. com — “Field Recordings,” videos by Courtney Egan, through July 5. ISABELLA’S GALLERY. 3331 Severn Ave., Suite 105, Metairie, 779-3202; www. isabellasgallery.com — Hand-blown works by Marc Rosenbaum; raku by Kate Tonguis and John Davis; all ongoing. JEAN BRAGG GALLERY OF SOUTHERN ART. 600 Julia St., 895-7375; www. jeanbragg.com — “Let’s Go to the
Park,” a group exhibition featuring paintings in oil and acrylic by local artists, through June.
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JON SCHOOLER GALLERY. 8526 Oak St., 865-7032; www. jonschooler.com — “Subliminal WOWs,” paintings by Jon Schooler, ongoing.
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JONATHAN FERRARA GALLERY. 400A Julia St., 522-5471; www. jonathanferraragallery.com —
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JULIE NEILL DESIGNS. 3908 Magazine St., 899-4201; www. julieneill.com — “Facade,”
photographs by Lesley Wells, ongoing.
JUPITER ARTPROJECTS. 1901 Royal St., 281-4230; www. jupiterartprojects.com — “Can’t
Knock Tha Hustle,” works by Terrence Sanders, through July 15.
KAKO GALLERY. 536 Royal St., 565-5445; www.kakogallery. com — Paintings by Don Picou
and Stan Fontaine; “Raku” by Joy Gauss; 3-D wood sculpture by Joe Derr; all ongoing.
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KKPROJECTS. 2448 N. Villere St., 415-9880; www.kkprojects.org — “Knead,” works by Kristian
Hansen, Tora Lopez, John Oles and William Murphy, ongoing.
L9 CENTER FOR THE ARTS. 539 Caffin Ave., 948-0056 — “Faces
of Treme,” works by Chandra McCormick and Keith Calhoun, ongoing.
LE PETIT SALON DE NEW ORLEANS. 906 Royal St., 524-5700 — New paintings by Holly
Sarré, ongoing.
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LEMIEUX GALLERIES. 332 Julia St., 522-5988; www.lemieuxgalleries.com — “Growing Pains,”
a group exhibition curated by Christy Wood; “Our Gulf Coast,” a group exhibition featuring works inspired by the Gulf Coast; both through July 24.
LIVE ART STUDIO. 4207 Dumaine St., 484-7245 — “Festival
Players,” photographs by Randy Sanders; “Loteria Mosaico,” Venetian glass mosaics by Randy Sanders; “Makin’ Music,” giclee prints by Sarah Stiehl; all through June.
OAK STREET GALLERY. 111 N. Oak St., Hammond, (985) 345-0521 — “Random Order,” mixed media by James Henderson; “Deep Horizon,” new works with acrylic and latex house paint by Pat Macaluso; both through June. OCTAVIA ART GALLERY. 4532 Magazine St., 309-4249; www. octaviaartgallery.com — “The Colors of Summer,” a group show featuring mixed-media paintings, drawings and photographs, through July. PEARL ART GALLERY. 4421 Magazine St., 228-5840 — Works by Cindy and Drue Hardegree, Erica Dewey, John Womack, Sontina, Lorraine Jones and S. Lee, ongoing. REINA GALLERY. 4132 Magazine St., 895-0022; www.reinaart. com — “Vintage New Orleans
Artists,” watercolors, etchings and folk art; “Patrons Saints,” works by Shelley Barberot; both ongoing. RHINO CONTEMPORARY CRAFTS COMPANY. The Shops at Canal Place, 333 Canal St., third floor, 523-7945; www. rhinocrafts.com — Works by
Teri Walker, Chad Ridgeway, Tamra Carboni, Caren Nowak and others, ongoing RUSTY PELICAN ART. 4031 St. Claude Ave., 218-5727; www.rustypelicanart.com — Works by
rhinocrafts.com — Artists are invited to submit works on impressions of New Orleans life and culture. Email rhinocrafts@yahoo.com for details. Submission deadline is July 15. NEW ORLEANS PHOTO ALLIANCE. The alliance seeks
submissions for “GULF,” a visual exploration of the Gulf of Mexico to open in August. Visit www.neworleansphotoalliance.org for details. Submission deadline is July 1.
Travis and Lexi Linde, ongoing.
museums
SALONE DELL’ARTES ARTEMISIA. 3000 Royal St., 481-5113 — “I
AMISTAD RESEARCH CENTER. Tilton Hall, Tulane University, 6823 St. Charles Ave., 865-5535 — “Creative Circles: Exploring
Genti H2O,” works by Shmuela Padnos, ongoing.
SHEILA’S FINE ART STUDIO. 1427 N. Johnson St., 473-3363; www. sheilaart.com — Works by
Sheila Phipps, ongoing.
SOREN CHRISTENSEN GALLERY. 400 Julia St., 569-9501; www. sorengallery.com — “Long Story Short,” mixed-media works on canvas and paper by Karen Laborde, through June. STELLA JONES GALLERY. Place St. Charles, 201 St. Charles Ave., Suite 132, 568-9050 — “The Tal-
ented Tenth: African American Artists and Musicians of the Harlem Renaissance, the W.P.A. and Beyond,” through July.
STEVE MARTIN STUDIO. 624 Julia St., 566-1390; www.stevemartinfineart.com — Sculpture and paintings by Steve Martin and others, ongoing. STUDIO 525. 525 E. Boston St., Covington; www.studio525covington.com — Photographs by
Sidney Smith; tribal painting and mixed media by Justin Smith; works by Sarah Freeman Carey, Christopher Morrison Slave and Richard Lee; all through June. STUDIO BFG. 2627 Desoto St., 942-0200; www.studiobfg. com — “Peel Sessions: First
Installment,” works by Tina Stanley, ongoing.
TAYLOR/BERCIER FINE ART. 233 Chartres St., 527-0072 —
“Vessels,” paintings by Gary Komarin; “Small Works,” paintings by John Randall Nelson; both through Monday.
THOMAS MANN GALLERY I/O. 1812 Magazine St., 581-2113; www.thomasmann.com — “Where’s the Money?” group exhibit interpreting the economy, ongoing. A WORK OF ART GALLERY. 8212 Oak St., 862-5244 — Glass
works by Juli Juneau; works from the New Orleans Photo Alliance; both ongoing.
Call for artists MY NEW ORLEANS: PERSONAL IMPRESSIONS OF A CITY IN TRANSITION. Rhino Contemporary Crafts Company, The Shops at Canal Place, 333 Canal St., third floor, 523-7945; www.
Community Within African Art,” through June.
ASHÉ CULTURAL ARTS CENTER. 1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., 569-9070; www.ashecac.org — “Ashe in Retrospect: 19982008,” photographs by Morris Jones Jr., Eric Waters, Jeffrey Cook and others, ongoing. CONTEMPORARY ARTS CENTER. 900 Camp St., 528-3800; www. cacno.org — “Prints,” paintings by Joan Mitchell, through June. LONGUE VUE HOUSE AND GARDENS. 7 Bamboo Road, 488-5488; www.longuevue. com — “Serigraphs from the
Toussaint L’Ouverture Series, 1986-1997,” by Jacob Lawrence, through July 15.
NEW ORLEANS ARTWORKS. 727 Magazine St., 529-7279 — “Summer Daydreams,” floral watercolors by Carol Greel, through June. NEW ORLEANS JAZZ & HERITAGE FOUNDATION. 1205 N. Rampart St., 522-4786; www. jazzandheritage.org — “The
Passing Parade: New Orleans’ Brass Band Tradition,” a multimedia and interactive exhibit, through June.
NEW ORLEANS MUSEUM OF ART. City Park, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, 658-4100; www.noma. org — Oil paintings by Joan
Mitchell, through Sunday. “Patti Smith: A Donation to NOMA,” photographs by the musician, through July 3. “SWEET Suite Louisiana,” color intaglio prints by Warrington Colescott; “The Therapist,” photographs by Donald Woodman; “Beyond the Blues: Reflections on African America from the Fine Arts Collection of the Amistad Research Center,” ; photographs by William Greiner; all through July 11. OGDEN MUSEUM OF SOUTHERN ART. 925 Camp St., 5399600; www.ogdenmuseum.org — “Brooching the Subject:
One-of-a-Kind,” jewelry by 22 artists, through July 15. “Give My Poor Heart Ease: Voices of the Mississippi Blues,” photographs by William Ferris; William Ferris Folk Art Collection; both through July 25.
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THEATER THE GIN GAME. Luke’s Brisket and
Broadway Dinner Theatre, 1540 Lindberg Drive, Slidell, (985) 781-6565; www.brisketandbroadway.com — Gin rummy games between nursing home residents lead to difficult conversations. Tickets $40 (includes dinner). 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday.
GUTTENBERG! THE MUSICAL! Le Chat
Noir, 715 St. Charles Ave., 581-5812; www.cabaretlechatnoir.com — Sean Patterson and Gary Rucker tell the story of the inventor of the printing press. Tickets $15. 8 p.m. Monday. (HEARSAY) Southern Rep Theater,
The Shops at Canal Place, 333 Canal St., third floor, 522-6545; www. southernrep.com — A history teacher and student a Catholic high school in New Orleans become entangled in gossip. An audience talkback follows. 7 p.m. Wednesday.
MACBETH. Lupin Theatre, Tulane
University, 865-5105 ext. 2 — The play is staged as if by the St. Charles Theater in late 1830s New Orleans. Tickets $30 general admission, $15 previews (Thursday-Friday), $40 opening night gala (Saturday), $5 minimum for Pay What You Will performance (Sunday). 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 1:30 p.m. Sunday through July 11.
MEN IN UNIFORM. Shadowbox The-
OUR TOWN. Anthony Bean Commu-
nity Theater, 1333 S. Carrollton Ave., 862-7529; www.anthonybeantheater.com — Bean’s spin on the Thorton Wilder classic takes place in a racially diverse Grover’s Corners, N.H. Tickets $20 general admission, $18 students and seniors. 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday.
THE REALLY DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES OF STEPFORD PARISH. Le Chat Noir,
715 St. Charles Ave., 581-5812; www. cabaretlechatnoir.com — Something is amiss on the Northshore in the Running With Scissors farce. Tickets $26 Friday-Saturday, $21 Sunday (both include $5 drink credit); 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 6 p.m. Sunday.
VERBATIM VERBOTEN. AllWays
Lounge, 2240 St. Claude Ave., 2185778; www.marignytheatre.org — Actors perform staged transcripts of verbal gaffes of notable people. Tickets $7 (includes one drink). 10 p.m. Sunday. VIOLET. NOCCA|Riverfront, Nims
Blackbox Theatre, 2800 Chartres St. — A musical about a woman
review Burn, Baby, Burn
As literary temptation, writing a play about writing a play can be like playing with fire. In The Everlasting Bonfire, Jim Fitzmorris stokes the flames with extra fuel, having characters deconstruct words and phrases, indulge literary references and even animate a punctuation mark (the suspect intentions of an ellipsis), but he manages to ignite a battle of wits with genuine warmth and crackling banter and lets the creative process bask in the light for 70 minutes. Longer than a one-act but not quite the full play Fitzmorris had originally planned, it was presented in the Dixon Hall lab theater as part of the New Orleans Shakespeare Festival at Tulane University. Imagining the life of Edwin Forrest, a character actor who became famous in New Orleans in the early 1800s, the piece follows the boisterously optimistic and determined Edwin (Shad Willingham) as he aspires to fame and consults with a playwright, Jane (Amanda Zirkenbach), who is trying to establish her career, but is struggling. The piece seems to jump around in time, partially because it’s full of anachronistic references and partially because the duo often acts out scenes they are discussing. The two recreate the opening scene of Macbeth, talk of the clairvoyant ghosts Dickens unleashes on Scrooge, sing lyrical bits from The Hobbit and discuss Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. Creating a play is like building a monster, they agree, and to be truly brought to life, it must be allowed to do what it wants — even if it wants to insert a reference to German literary critic and philosopher Walter Benjamin. Ideas and texts are timeless in Bonfire, but context can be somewhat elastic. The action never leaves Edwin’s study, but he is obsessed with a romantic notion of the frontier, both artistic and literal, he expects to find in New Orleans. The city has not been conquered by the “weak and effeminate” influences of the British, who he believes have spoiled theater on their side of the Atlantic as well as in New York and Philadelphia. He gleefully states that Shakespeare was an American, a smug and funny moment typical of the wit and tone Fitzmorris deploys in the piece. Fitzmorris also has a gift for physically grounding his characters’ cerebral jags. As Edwin worked up a lusty fervor over his expectations of New Orleans, he filled a couple of large snifters with generous pours of brown liquor. He cracked a raw egg into each glass and handed one to Jane, who hesitated, transfixed by the bobbing yellow yolk. The audience seemed to wince along with her, unsure of the challenge of handling a little bit of raw material. But damn the salmonella, Edwin quickly downed his, invoking Gen. Andrew Jackson’s victory at the Battle of New Orleans, and gladly relieved Jane of her glass, tossing back the encore. It’s an offbeat and entertaining toast devised by a playwright who also found a muse in the Big Easy. — Will Coviello seeking help from a televangelist. Tickets $20. 7:30 p.m. ThursdaySaturday, 2 p.m. Sunday.
CABARET MEANWHILE, BACK AT CAFÉ DU MONDE ... House of Blues, 225
Decatur St., 310-4999; www.hob. com — New Orleans chefs and personalities share food stories. Ticket $60 (includes two drinks, dinner and dessert). Cocktails and dinner begin at 6:30 p.m., show begins at 7:45 p.m. Monday.
DANCE SOUTHERN VOICES: DANCE OUT LOUD 3. Contemporary Arts Center,
900 Camp St., 528-3800; www. cacno.org — D’Project presents this show featuring local artists choreographers, and dance companies. Tickets $20 general admission, $15 students and CAC members. 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday.
AUDITIONS JEFFERSON PERFORMING ARTS SOCIETY. Jefferson Performing Arts
Center, 400 Phlox St., Metairie, 8852000; www.jpas.org — JPAS seeks singers, dancers and actors ages 15 and older for its 2010-2011 season. Auditions are by appointment only. Call 885-2000 ext. 204 or email production@jpas.org for details. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. NEW ORLEANS FRINGE. New Orleans
Fringe seeks works in a variety of mediums between 30 and 60 minutes long for its November festival. Visit www.nofringe.org for details. Application deadline is July 1.
STAGE DOOR IDOL. Stage Door
Canteen at The National World War II Museum, 945 Magazine St., 528-1944 — The museum theater hosts preliminary auditions for its 1940s-themed singing competition. Call 528-1944 ext. 267 for details. 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday.
COMEDY BLUE MONDAY STAND-UP COMEDY.
Bullets Sports Bar, 2441 A.P. Tureaud Ave., 948-4003 — Tony Frederick hosts the weekly open mic. 9 p.m. Monday. BROWN! IMPROV COMEDY. Zeitgeist
Multi-Disciplinary Arts Center, 1618 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., 827-5858; www.zeitgeistinc.net — Johnathan Christiansen, Gant Laborde, Ken Lafrance, Bob Murrell and Kelli Rosher perform. Visit www.brownimprovcomedy.com for details. 10 p.m. Saturday.
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COMEDY LIVES. La Nuit Comedy
Theater, 5039 Freret St., 644-4300; www.nolacomedy.com — Comedy teams Dr. Awkward and Men Not Mars perform improv comedy. Admission $10. 9 p.m. Thursday.
DYKES OF HAZARD. Rubyfruit Jungle, 1135 Decatur St., 571-1863; www. rubyfruit-jungle.com — Kristen Becker hosts a weekly comedy show. Admission $5. 9 p.m. Friday. GOD’S BEEN DRINKING. La Nuit
Comedy Theater, 5039 Freret St., 644-4300; www.nolacomedy. com — Actors improvise a comedy based on audience suggestions. Tickets $10. 10 p.m. Friday.
IVAN’S OPEN MIC NIGHT. Rusty Nail, 1100 Constance St., 525-5515 — Openmic comedy and music night. 9 p.m. Tuesday. NATIONAL COMEDY COMPANY. Shadowbox Theatre, 2400 St Claude Ave., 523-7469; www.theshadowboxtheatre.com — The troupe performs interactive improv comedy. Tickets $5. 7 p.m. Saturday. NATIONAL COMEDY COMPANY DINNER SHOW. Memeworks Integrated
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Theater, 5039 Freret St., 644-4300; www.nolacomedy.com — Actors improvise Shakespeare based on audience suggestions. Tickets $8. 10 p.m. Saturday.
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Dance to our own Victory Big Band bringing back Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman and more! Friday and Saturday evenings Dinner @ 6pm; Show @ 8pm: $60 Show only $30 Sunday Brunch Matinée Brunch @ 11am; Show @ 1pm: $55
George M. Cohan Tonight! July 2-3-4 Award-winning NY performer as America’s song and dance man who gave us Yankee Doodle Dandy, Give My Regards to Broadway, Over There, and more! Friday and Saturday evenings Buffet Dinner @ 6pm; Show @ 8pm: $45 Show only $20 Sunday Brunch Matinée Brunch @ 11am; Show @ 1pm: $55
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family Tuesday 22 LONGUE VUE VISITS THE LIBRARY: LIFE AROUND OUR POND. New Orleans Public
Library (Lakeview Branch), 6317 Argonne St. — Longue Vue House and Gardens present discussions and activities focused on pond life in libraries around the city. Call 4885488 ext. 320 or email jgick@ longuevue.com. 11 a.m.
Thursday 24 RADIO DISNEY BUS. West Bank Regional Library, 2751 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey, 364-2660; www.jefferson.lib. la.us — The bus’s stop at the library includes a story time, followed by an opportunity to play games for a chance to win Jonas Brothers concert tickets. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m
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Orleans Jazz National Historical Park, 916 N. Peters St., 589-4841; www.nps.gov/ jazz/index.htm — Children bring their own instruments and play with a professional brass band for an hour-long performance. 11 a.m.
OGDEN PLAYDATE: BEACH BLANKET BING-O. Ogden
Museum of Southern Art, 925 Camp St., 539-9600; www.ogdenmuseum.org — Children’s artwork will be collected to be sold at the museum, with proceeds benefiting the Louisiana Marine Mammal and Sea Turtle Rescue Program. Call 5234883 or 539-9616 for details. Admission is one piece of artwork on 8 1/2” by 11” paper. 10 a.m. to noon.
STAR SPANGLED BANTER . Children’s Castle, 501 Williams Blvd., Kenner, 468-7231 — The Porta-Puppet Players get ready for the Fourth of July with a patriotic show. Admission $5. 11:30 a.m.
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events Tuesday 22 BOUCHE WINE FESTIVAL . Bouche, 840 Tchoupitoulas St., 267-7485; www. bouchenola.com — The event features more than 25 wines,
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a sampling of the restaurant’s cuisine and raffles benefiting Gulf oil disaster family assistant projects. Admission $20. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. SCRABBLE NIGHT. St.
Tammany Parish Public Library, Mandeville Branch, 844 Girod St., (985) 626-4293; www.sttammany.lib.la.us — The library hosts a night of Scrabble-playing for adults and teens. 6 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.
Wednesday 23 COVINGTON FARMERS MARKET. Covington City
Hall, 609 N. Columbia St., Covington, (985) 892-1873 — The market offers fresh local goods every week. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. FRENCH MARKET FARMERS MARKET. French Market,
French Market Place, between Decatur and N. Peters streets, 522-2621; www.frenchmarket. org — The weekly market offers seasonal produce, seafood, prepared foods, smoothies and more. 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP. East
Jefferson General Hospital, 4200 Houma Blvd., Metairie, 454-4000; www.ejgh.org — The American Cancer Society sponsors a group for those who have experienced the death of a loved one. Call 4565000 for details. 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
INFANCY TO INDEPENDENCE .
St. Matthew/Central United Church of Christ, 1333 S. Carrollton Ave., 861-8196; www.stmatthew-nola.org — The parent-child education and support group uses enriching activities in music, art and play. Visit www. infancytoindependence.org for details. 9:30 a.m. to noon Wednesday-Thursday.
MODEL GREEN HOUSE . 409
Andry St., between Douglass Street and the levee; www. globalgreen.org/neworleans — Global Green provides tours of its model green house, which uses renewable energy from solar panels and other sources. Call 525-2121 or visit the website for details. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.
SAVE OUR CEMETERIES CEMETERY TOURS. The group
conducts tours of New Orleans cemeteries. Call 5253377 for details.
TALENT SHOWCASE . Le Roux, 1700 Louisiana Ave. — Masse Media Consulting, KMP and Men of Business host a weekly “You’ve Got Talent” showcase open to all poets, singers, dancers and others. Call 899-4512 for details. General admission $10, performers $5. 9 p.m. to midnight.
WEDNESDAY NIGHTS AT JW MARRIOTT. JW Marriott New
Orleans, 614 Canal St., No. 4, 525-6500; www.marriott.com — Enjoy local music and art with spirit tastings and hors d’oeuvres. 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
WESTWEGO FARMERS & FISHERIES MARKET. 484 Sala
Ave., Sala Avenue and Fourth Street, Westwego — The market offers organic produce, baked goods, jewelry, art, live music and pony rides. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday and Saturday.
WWII PUB QUIZ . Stage Door
Canteen at The National World War II Museum, 945 Magazine St., 528-1944 — The quiz tests knowledge of general trivia as well as WWII questions. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Thursday 24 ALVAR CHESS. Alvar Library, 913 Alvar St., 596-2667 — Library guests can play chess with expert player Bernard Parun Jr. 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. BIOBOOM: MAKING DOLLARS & SENSE OF THE OPPORTUNITY.
Hilton New Orleans Riverside, 2 Poydras St., 561-0500; www.hilton.com — The New Orleans Chamber of Commerce hosts a luncheon and presentation about the economic benefits of the bioscience industry. Preregistration required. Call 7994260 or visit www.neworleanschamber.org/events for details. Admission starts at $50, $40 members. 11 a.m. CHANGES. Hey! Cafe, 4332
Magazine St., 891-8682; www. heycafe.biz — The weekly meetings teach focusing, a method of directing attention outside one’s body to effect change. Call 232-9787 for details. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
CINCO DE CRAFT MAFIOSO. The
Factory, 8314 Oak St. — The New Orleans Craft Mafia celebrates its fifth birthday with free craft workshops, a craft marketplace, music, food and drinks. 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
FRESH MARKET. Circle Food
Store, 1522 St. Bernard Ave. — The Downtown Neighborhood Market Consortium market features fresh produce, dairy, seafood, baked goods and more. EBT and WIC accepted. 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
HOMEBUYER TRAINING CLASSES. Lower 9th Ward
NENA, 1120 Lamanche St., 3736483; www.9thwardnena. org — The weekly class provides assistance to New Orleans-area residents interested in purchasing a home. Pre-registration required. Call 373-6483 or email info@9thwardnena.org for details. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. IRON RAIL LADIES’ NIGHT. The Iron Rail, 511 Marigny St., 948-
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0963; www.ironrail.org — Iron Rail offers a weekly creative space for women. Email ladiesnight.ironrail@ gmail.com for details. 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Foundation hosts its annual fundraiser. Call 392-1934 for details. Admission starts at $60. 7 p.m. patron party, 8 p.m. gala.
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House and Gardens, 7 Bamboo Road, 488-5488; www.longuevue. com — Professional organizer Amanda Le Blanc presents strategies for eliminating clutter in the home. Pre-registration required. Call 488-5488 ext. 320 or email jgick@longuevue.com for details. Admission $30, $25 for members. 10 a.m. to noon.
LIGHT & LIVELY NEW ZEALAND.
Martin Wine Cellar Deli & Catering, 714 Elmeer Ave., Metairie, 896-7350; www.martinwine.com — Wine consultant Andrew Dike leads a lecture and tasting of eight different wines. Visit www.martinwine.com for details. Admission $25. 6:30 p.m. NOLA PRIDE WEEKEND. Various
locations, visit website for details — The LGBT Community Center presents a weekend of events that includes a gala, a family picnic, a street festival and a karaoke contest. Visit www.nolapride.org for details. Times and locations vary. Thursday-Sunday.
RENOVATORS’ HAPPY HOUR GOES TO CENTRAL CITY. Private Residence,
call for details — The Preservation Resource Center hosts a tour of three newly restored buildings. Call 636-3067 or visit www.prcno.org for details. Admission $7, $5 for PRC members. 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. SISTAHS MAKING A CHANGE . Ashé
Cultural Arts Center, 1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., 569-9070; www.ashecac.org — The group offers lessons in African dance and more, with nutrition, health and wellness seminars. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday and Monday. Jefferson General Hospital, 4200 Houma Blvd., Metairie, 454-4000; www.ejgh.org — Mackie Shilstone hosts the seminar about how fitness, lifestyle and nutritional tools can help student athletes reach their full potential. 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
TALL CLUBS INTERNATIONAL MEET ’N’ GREET. Doubletree Hotel, 300 Canal
St., 581-1300; www.doubletree.com — Women at least 5’10” and men at least 6’2” can mingle with similarly tall guests at the kickoff event for TCI’s convention. Call (888) I-M-TALL-2 or visit www.tall.org for details. 8 p.m. to midnight.
Friday 25 GIRLS ON THE RUN HAPPY HOUR & SOCIAL . New York Pizza, 4418
Magazine St., 891-2376; www.newyorkpizzanola.com — A portion of the restaurant’s revenue during this event benefits Girls on the Run New Orleans. Visit girlsontherun. org for details. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. MISSION POSSIBLE GALA .
Generations Hall, 310 Andrew Higgins Drive, 581-4367; www. generationshall.net — The New Orleans Medical Mission Services
Palmer Park, South Claiborne and Carrollton avenues, 523-1465; www. artscouncilofneworleans.org — The Arts Council of New Orleans presents the monthly market featuring art and live music. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE MEETING. Dillard
University, Gentilly Campus, 2601 Gentilly Blvd., 283-8822; www.dillard. edu — The meeting explains and seeks feedback on the zoning principles to be used in the land use elements of the citywide Master Plan. Email trene@brightmomentsnola. com for details. 8:30 a.m. CRAFTWERK FOR A CAUSE . Byrdie’s
Gallery, 2422-A St. Claude Ave., www.byrdiesgallery.com — The fundraiser for members of the United Fishermen’s Association features silkscreening, art and clothing for sale, live painting and a dance party. Call 307-2712 or email theartist@minkaart.net. for details. Admission $5. 9 p.m. CRESCENT CITY FARMERS MARKET. Magazine Street Market, Magazine and Girod streets, 861-5898; www. marketumbrella.org — The weekly market features fresh produce, flowers and food. 8 a.m. to noon. EAGLE WATCH . Fontainebleau State
Park, 67825 Hwy. 190, (888) 6773668 — A park ranger leads a viewing of the park’s eagle nest. 3 p.m.
FRENCH SUMMER WINE FESTIVAL .
Shops at Canal Place, 333 Canal St., 522-9200; www.theshopsatcanalplace.com — The French American Chamber of Commerce presents a night of auctions, entertainment and cooking demonstrations and vendor displays featuring French culinary delicacies. Email info@faccla.com for details. Admission $55, $45 members. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. GRETNA FARMERS MARKET. Gretna
Farmers Market, Huey P. Long Avenue, between Third and Fourth streets, Gretna, 362-8661 — The market features more than 30 vendors offering fruits, vegetables, meats and flowers. Free admission. 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
HANDS ACROSS THE SAND.
Woldenberg Riverfront Park, Hibernia Pavilion — The local Sierra Club chapter hosts this nationwide gathering to raise awareness of offshore drilling’s consequences. Call 861-4835 for details. 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. LACOMBE CRAB FEST. John Davis
Park, Bayou Lacombe, Lacombe, (985) 882-3010 — Besides a variety of crab dishes, the festival features other local seafood, live entertainment, a cultural village and games for children. Visit www.lacombecrabfest.org for details. 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, noon to 9 p.m. Sunday.
MODERN CAJUN . Southern Food
& Beverage Museum, Riverwalk Marketplace, 1 Poydras St., Suite
NIGHT VISION . Fairview-Riverside
State Park, 119 Fairview Drive, Madisonville — The nighttime walk through the park teaches participants how human eyes operate and how this relates to animal night vision. 7:15 p.m. PEARL RIVER ROLLER DERBY.
Northshore Harbor Center, 100 Harbor Center Blvd., Slidell, (985) 781-3650 — The Pearl River Swamp Dolls face off against the Cajun Roller Girls in the bout. Admission $10. 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
RENAISSANCE MARKETPLACE OF EASTERN NEW ORLEANS.
Renaissance Marketplace, 5700 Read Blvd — The market offers cuisine from area restaurants, shopping, arts and crafts, children’s activities and more. 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. RUBARB’S REPAIR-A-THON & FAREWELL PARTY. St. Mary of the
Angels, 3501 N. Miro St., 945-3186 — The fundraiser for Rusted Up Beyond All Recognition Bikes features repair stations, raffles and food. Call 943-0216 or visit www. rubarbike.com for details. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. SIZZLIN’ SUMMER AUCTION . 3 Ring Circus’ The Big Top Gallery, 1638 Clio St., 569-2700; www.3rcp.com — The New Orleans Food Co-Op’s fundraiser features a live auction, music and free food. Call 324-6849 or email john@nolafoodcoop.com for details. Admission $10, $5 members. 6 p.m. SKULLS & BONES. Fontainebleau State
Park, 67825 Hwy. 190, (888) 677-3668 — The session discusses the bone structure of a variety of different animals living in the park. 11 a.m.
UPPER NINTH WARD MARKET. Frederick Douglass Senior High School, 3820 St. Claude Ave. — The market offers local produce, seafood, bread, cheese and plants. Sponsored by the Downtown Neighborhood Market Consortium. Call 482-5722 or email ggladney@ therenaissanceproject.la for details. 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. URBAN LEAGUE ANNUAL GALA .
Sheraton New Orleans Hotel, 500 Canal St., 595-5511; www.sheratonneworleans.com — The civil rights organization’s fundraiser features dinner and music by Dejavu. Visit www.urbanleagueneworleans.org/ gala for details. Admission starts at $150. 8 p.m.
Sunday 27 CEREMONY IN APOLOGY TO THE SPIRITS OF THE OCEAN.
Uptown levee, near Oak Street — Participants perform healing rituals from different world religions against pollution in the Gulf. Call 948-9961 or visit www.neworleanshealingcenter.org for details. 5 p.m.
DIMENSIONS OF LIFE DIALOGUE . New
Orleans Lyceum, 618 City Park Ave., 460-9049; www.lyceumproject.
com — The nonreligious, holistic discussion group focuses on human behavior with the goal of finding fulfillment and enlightenment. Call 368-9770 for details. Free. 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. DRINK ’N’ DRAW. Circle Bar, 1032 St. Charles Ave., 588-2616 — The weekly event features a live model, happy hour drink specials and art instruction upon request. Call 299-9455 for details. Admission $20. 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. NEEDLE JUNKIES. 3 Ring Circus’ The Big Top Gallery, 1638 Clio St., 5692700; www.3rcp.com — The knitting group meets every Sunday. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Entertainment Series
Wednesday Night Comedy The Cowboy Comedian June 23 • 7:30pm & 9:30pm Coming soon: Wild Bill Dykes (6/30)
Monday 28 EDIBLE NEW ORLEANS ISSUE RELEASE PARTY. Bacchanal, 600 Poland Ave.,
948-9111 — The food magazine celebrates the release of its summer issue. Admission is $10 suggested donation for Delta Working Group. 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Call for appliCations LOUISIANA COMPOSERS FORUM .
Composers can submit original compositions for possible inclusion in a Sept. 29 performance by a 20-piece orchestra. Call 831-7145 or email LouisianaComposersForum@gmail. com for details. Deadline is July 3.
Thursdays - Karaoke, Live Band & Ladies Night Budweiser specials throughout the night. Ladies enjoy 2-for-1 mixed drink specials.
Karaoke • 8:30pm-9:30pm Groovy 7 • June 24 • 9:30pm-1:30am Coming soon: The Chee Weez (7/1)
words BRIAN COSTELLO. Garden District
Book Shop, The Rink, 2727 Prytania St., 895-2266 — The author signs and discusses A History of Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana. 1 p.m. Saturday.
Local Favorite Fridays Junior & Sumtin Sneaky June 25 • 9:30pm-1:30am
ELISE BLACKWELL . Octavia Books, 513
Octavia St., 899-7323 — The author signs and reads from An Unfinished Score. 6 p.m. Tuesday.
FAIR GRINDS POETRY EVENT. Fair
Grinds Coffeehouse, 3133 Ponce de Leon Ave., 913-9073; www.fairgrinds. com — Jenna Mae hosts poets on the second, fourth and fifth Sunday of each month. 8 p.m.
JOHN MOSIER. National World War II
Museum, 945 Magazine St., 527-6012; www.nationalww2museum.org — The author discusses Deathride. 6 p.m. Wednesday.
KATHY LYNN. Barnes & Noble
Booksellers, 1601 Westbank Expwy., Harvey, 263-1146 — The author signs Voices of Change: Two-Minute Inspirational Stories on Life’s Lessons Learned. 3 p.m. Saturday. M. H. HERLONG. Maple Street Book Shop, 7523 Maple St., 866-4916; www.maplestreetbookshop.com — The author signs The Great Wide Sea. 11 a.m. Saturday. STACEY MEYER & TROY GILBERT. Maple Street Book Shop, 7523 Maple St., 866-4916; www.maplestreetbookshop.com — The authors sign New Orleans Kitchens: Recipes from the Big Easy’s Best Restaurants. 1 p.m. Saturday.
Louisiana Saturday Nights Louisiana’s LeRoux June 26 • 9:30pm-1:30am
Lee Greenwood Friday, July 2 7:30pm & 9:30pm
Tickets start at $25
Where the Locals Party, Play... and Win! 504.366.7711 4132 Peters Road • Harvey
boomtownneworleans.com/boomers-nightclub Must be 21. Entertainment start times may vary. Shows are subject to change. ©2010 Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc. All rights reserved.
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SPORTS PERFORMANCE & LIFESTYLE MANAGEMENT FOR FAMILIES. East
ARTS MARKET OF NEW ORLEANS.
169, 569-0405; www.southernfood.org — Nancy Wilson of Mam Papaul’s gives a cooking demonstration and discusses the commercialization of Louisiana culture. Admission $10, free for members. 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
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3218 Dauphine St., 304-5962 WHEN
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Local produce powers juice, breakfast, salads and sandwiches. WHAT DOESN'T
The kitchen is illequipped to handle a rush.
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A former coffee shop fully embracing the farm-to-table ideal.
Seasonal Affective Order SUMMER IS ON THE MENU AT A FRESH CAFE AND JUICE BAR.
Cassi and Peter Dymond designed Satsuma Cafe’s menu to feature fresh local produce. PHOTO BY CHERYL GERBER
BAKING ON MAPLE
Most Frenchmen wouldn’t recognize the French bread we use for po-boys in New Orleans as their own, though they should have no trouble identifying with the classic baguettes from a new Uptown bakery. Maple Street Patisserie (7638 Maple St., 247-7912) was opened recently by Ziggy Cichowski, former pastry chef at the Windsor Court Hotel, and Patricia Ann Donahue. It offers an impressive range of breads, cakes and pastries. Don’t miss the croissants or the baba au rhum cakes.
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FIVE PLACES FOR RAW FISH BEYOND THE SUSHI BAR
MESÓN 923
923 S. PETERS ST., 523-9200 www.meson923.com
There’s a section of crudo, including hamachi with blood orange and radish.
GW FINS
808 BIENVILLE ST., 581-3467 www.gwfins.com
Raw yellowfin tuna is served in pristine slices and as tartare.
LILETTE
3637 MAGAZINE ST., 895-1636 www.liletterestaurant.com
The dinner menu’s raw fish appetizer plate changes daily.
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from chickens pecking away in the same area code. Shiitakes might turn up in the daily quiche, and the same blueberries sold at the Crescent City Farmers Market might plump up the morning’s pancakes. Arugula works its way into the “green breakfast sandwich,” along with eggs, avocado and cheese. Lumps of crabmeat and planks of bacon take grilled cheese to new heights. Satsuma still looks a lot like Coffea, with its mismatched tables, side patio and exposed brick walls mounting paintings and assorted artsy bric-a-brac. But also like Coffea, there is no proper kitchen. Cooking is done on a butane-fired camping stove, a small convection oven and a toaster. A party of four all ordering egg dishes at once can jam the works, and service often bogs down at prime meal times. But I’ve always been impressed by how neat the end product turns out. A crown of micro-greens and toasted seeds might top a salad of crackling-crisp lettuces, and that’s just the automatic side item for a turkey sandwich. Until a few weeks ago, kale starred in many of these dishes, and you can count me among those looking forward to the potent green’s expected return in fall. But in the meantime, we have the glory that is the Creole tomato. It’s cut thick for one salad with crunchy ribbons of fennel and Vidalia onion and another with local spinach, boiled egg and blue cheese vinaigrette. It’s also blended into a cool but spicy gazpacho with jalapeno and lime. At Satsuma Cafe, the seasonal goods always seem ready for their close ups.
LEONARDO TRATTORIA
709 ST. CHARLES AVE., 558-8986 www.leonardonola.com
Raw, thinly sliced swordfish comes with capers, olive oil and lemon.
BARU TAPAS & BISTRO
3700 MAGAZINE ST., 895-2225
Tuna tartare is laced with coconut oil and served with chips.
Questions? Email winediva1@earthlink.net.
2008 Mohua Pinot Noir CENTRAL OTAGO, NEW ZEALAND /
$21-$22 RETAIL From the world’s southernmost grape growing region, located on New Zealand’s south island, this stylish Central Otago Pinot Noir draws comparisons to wines from Burgundy and west coast U.S. viticultural areas. In the glass, the medium-bodied, velvety wine exhibits some complexity with aromas of red cherry, some earth and attractive spice nuances leading into flavors of dried berries, plum, ripe cranberry and raspberry with fine tannin and acid structures. You can drink it now, but it will improve over the next several years. Enjoy it with tuna, salmon, lamb, veal, pork, grilled chicken and a variety of cheeses. Buy it at: Martin Wine Cellar and Cellars of River Ridge. Drink it: La Thai Uptown. — Brenda Maitland
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ou know regulars really treasure a restaurant when they protest a menu change. In the case of Satsuma Cafe, that change was to stop using kale early in June when local farmers growing the burly, vitamin-packed green switched to summer crops. Customers expressed anguish when informed of the change at the cafe’s counter, and a few shared their disappointment in notes on Satsuma’s Facebook page. “No!!!!!!!” was the common thread. Such are the pitfalls of tying a menu to the food local farmers grow and which local seasons allow. Fine-dining chefs know this well. But few casual, inexpensive restaurants are as intimately in sync with local supply as Satsuma Cafe. Cassi and Peter Dymond opened Satsuma Cafe last year, taking their cue from restaurants they’d visited in other cities — everyday places where the farm-to-table aesthetic was in full bloom. This takes considerable effort. They were thrilled to find the former Coffea space available just two blocks from their Bywater home. And although they walk to work, they must log many miles sourcing their menu from a constellation of local suppliers, most of which don’t deliver. They soon had to sell their Corolla and buy a cargo van to accommodate the fresh hauls they collect around the area for their menu. Satsuma Cafe is essentially a coffee shop with a menu of breakfast plates, salads, sandwiches and juices, all revved up by vividly fresh, locally grown produce. Earthy, springy-textured, locally foraged chanterelles are added to scrambled eggs, which are collected
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TOP 10 BARS
READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS Go to bestofneworleans.com to vote for your favorite New Orleans bar & see how your pick stacks up against our editors. Winners will be revealed in Gambit's 2010
Top 50 Bars of New Orleans JULY 6TH ISSUE
Dollar signs represent the average cost of a dinner entree: $ — under $10; $$ — $11 to $20; $$$ — $21 or more. To update information in the Out 2 Eat listings, email willc@gambitweekly.com, fax 483-3116 or call Will Coviello at 483-3106. Deadline is 10 a.m. Monday.
AMERICAN CONTEMPORARY 5 Fifty 5 — 555 Canal St., 553-5638;
www.555canal.com — New Orleans dishes and Americana favorites take an elegant turn in dishes such as the lobster mac and cheese, combining lobster meat, elbow macaroni and mascarpone, boursin and white cheddar cheeses. Reservations recommended. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$
BAYONA — 430 Dauphine St., 5254455; www.bayona.com — House favorites on Chef Susan Spicer’s menu include sauteed Pacific salmon with choucroute and Gewurztraminer sauce and the appetizer of grilled shrimp with black-bean cake and coriander sauce. Reservations recommended. Lunch Wed.-Sat., dinner Mon.Sat. Credit cards. $$$ THE GREEN GODDESS — 307 Ex-
change Alley, 301-3347; www. greengoddessnola.com — Chef Chris DeBarr’s contemporary cooking combines classic techniques, exotic ingredients and culinary wit. At lunch, Big Cactus Chilaquiles feature poached eggs on homemade tortillas with salsa verde, queso fresca and nopalitos. No reservations. Lunch daily, dinner Thu.-Sun. Credit cards. $$
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8132 Hampson St., 301-9061; www.one-sl.com — Chef Scott Snodgrass prepares refined dishes like char-grilled oysters topped with Roquefort cheese and a red wine vinaigrette, seared scallops with roasted garlic and shiitake polenta cakes and a memorable cochon de lait. Reservations recommended. Lunch Thu.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$
BAR & GRILL THE CLUBHOUSE BAR & GRILL —
4617 Sanford St., Metairie, 8835905 — Clubhouse offers burgers and sandwiches. The black and blue burger is stuffed with blue cheese and blackened on the grill. Or try the blackened chicken Caesar wrap. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
DINO’S BAR & GRILL — 1128 Tchoupitoulas St., 558-0900 — Dino’s kitchen serves burgers, chicken tenders, salads and wraps. Happy hour is from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and latenight daily. Credit cards and checks. $
JIGGERS — 1645 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metaire, 828-3555 — Enjoy daily specials like red and beans rice with a pork chop on Mondays or order burgers, salads and wraps from the regular menu. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
RENDON INN BAR & GRILL — 4501 Eve St., 826-5605 — Try appetiz-
ers such as spinach and artichoke dip, hot wings or fried pickles. Off the grill there are burgers, chicken sandwiches or cheese quesadillas. Other options include salads. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
THE RIVERSHACK TAVERN — 3449
River Road, 834-4938; www. therivershacktavern.com — This bar and music spot offers a menu of burgers, sandwiches overflowing with deli meats and changing lunch specials. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
ZACHARY’S BY THE LAKE — 7224 Pontchartrain Blvd., 872-9832; www.zacharysbythelake.com — Zachary’s serves seafood platters, po-boys, salads, barbecue shrimp and more. Jumbo Gulf shrimp with cane syrup are wrapped in bacon, fried crispy and served with pickled okra salad. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
BARBECUE ABITA BAR-B-Q — 69399 Hwy.
59, Abita Springs, (985) 892-0205 — Fresh Louisiana boudin made with pork, rice and seasonings is a specialty at this Northshore smokehouse. Also try pulled pork with sides like baked beans and potato salad. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $
WALKER’S BAR-B-QUE — 10828 Hayne Blvd., 281-8227; www.cochondelaitpoboys.com — The makers of the Jazz Fest cochon de lait po-boy serve pork, ribs, chicken and more. The family feast includes a half-slab of ribs, half a chicken, half a pound of brisket, pork and sausage, two side orders, bread and sauce. No reservations. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Saturday. Cash only. $
BREWPUB CRESCENT CITY BREWHOUSE —
527 Decatur St., 522-0571; www. crescentcitybrewhouse.com — This French Quarter brewhouse serves baked oysters, salads and crabcakes stand alongside grilled strip steaks, crispy duck and tender brewhouse ribs. Beers change seasonally. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
CAFE ELIZABETH’S
RESTAURANT
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601 Gallier St., 944-9272; www. elizabeths-restaurant.com — Signature praline bacon sweetens brunch at this Bywater spot. Dinner brings options like fish and scallop specials. Also enjoy homemade desserts. No reservations. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$
LAFITTE’S CAFE — 6325 Elysian Fields Ave., 284-7878; www.lafit-
tescafe.com — Lafitte’s serves wraps with a wide selection of fillings, burgers and patty melts, salads, sandwiches and baked potatoes. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $ LAKEVIEW BREW COFFEE CAFE —
5606 Canal Blvd., 483-7001 — This casual cafe offers gourmet coffees and a wide range of pastries and desserts baked in house, plus a menu of specialty sandwiches and salads. Breakfast is available all day on weekends. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily, dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $ PARKVIEW CAFE AT CITY PARK —
City Park, 1 Palm Drive, 483-9474 — Located in the old Casino Building, the cafe serves gourmet coffee, sandwiches, salads and ice cream till early evening. No reservations. Lunch and early dinner daily. Credit cards. $ RICCOBONO’S PANOLA STREET CAFE — 7801 Panola St., 314-1810
— Specialties include crabcakes Benedict — two crabcakes and poached eggs topped with hollandaise sauce and potatoes — and the Sausalito omelet with spinach, mushrooms, shallots and mozzarella. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards. $
THE RUBY SLIPPER CAFE — 139
N. Cortez St., 309-5531; www. therubyslippercafe.net — This casual cafe offers breakfast options such as two eggs with sausage or applewood-smoke bacon or barbecued shrimp and grits. Lunch options include burgers, sandwiches, salads and changing specials. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Tue.-Fri., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $
ST. JAMES CHEESE — 5004 Pryta-
nia St., 899-4737; www.stjamescheese.com — The cheese shop offers more than 100 varieties of cheese from around the world. A small menu includes creative sandwiches, salads and specials. The Radette cheese sandwich includes house-made pastrami and spicy pickles on rye. No reservations. Lunch daily, dinner Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $
TED’S FROSTOP — 3100 Calhoun St., 861-3615 — The signature Loto-Burger is as good as ever, or try the castle burgers. Fried seafood and plate lunches provide square meals, as do the sandwiches and salads. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $ TERRAZU — 201 St. Charles Ave.,
287-0877 — Located in Place St. Charles, Terrazu serves coffee drinks and a menu of soups, salads and sandwiches. The Terrazu salad is topped with boiled shrimp, hearts of palm and avocado. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $
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VINE & DINE — 141 Delaronde St., 361-1402; www.vine-dine.com — The cafe serves cheese boards and charcuterie plates with pate and cured meats. There also is a menu of sandwiches, quesadillas, bruschettas, salads and dips. No reservations. Lunch Tue.-Sat., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$
CHINESE CHINA ORCHID — 702 S. Car-
rollton Ave., 865-1428; wwww. chinaorchidneworleans.com — China Orchid serves a wide array of dishes including soups, fried rice, egg foo young, lo mein and more. Empress chow mein, mango shrimp or chicken, and triple dragon with shrimp, chicken and beef are specialties. Delivery available. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
CHINA ROSE — 3501 N. Arnoult
Road., Metairie, 887-3295 — China Rose offers many Chinese seafood specialties. The Lomi Lomi combines jumbo shrimp, pineapple and water chestnuts wrapped in bacon, fries them golden brown and serves them on a bed of sautéed vegetables. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
FIVE HAPPINESS — 3511 S. Carroll-
ton Ave., 482-3935 — The large menu at Five Happiness offers a range of dishes from wonton soup to sizzling seafood combinations served on a hot plate to sizzling Go-Ba to lo mein dishes. Delivery and banquest facilities available. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
JUNG’S GOLDEN DRAGON — 3009 Magazine St., 891-8280; www. jungsgoldendragon2.com — Jung’s offers a mix of Chinese, Thai and Korean cuisine. Chinese specialties include Mandarin, Szechuan and Hunan dishes. Grand Marnier shrimp are lightly battered and served with Grand Marnier sauce, broccoli and pecans. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
ette St., Suite 4, Gretna, 368-1355; www.threehappiness.com — Three Happiness serves Chinese and Vietnames dishes and dim sum specials on weekends. Westlake duck features tender duck with snow peas, corn, straw mushrooms and napa cabbage. Vietnamese crepes are served with pork and shrimp. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$
TREY YUEN CUISINE OF CHINA — 600 N. Causeway Approach.,
Mandeville, (985) 626-4476; 2100 N. Morrison Blvd., Hammond, (985) 345-6789; www.tryyuen. com — House specialties include fried soft-shell crab topped with Tong Cho sauce, and Cantonese-style stir-fried alligator and mushrooms in oyster sauce. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
COFFEE/ DESSERT ANTOINE’S ANNEX — 513 Royal
St., 581-4422; www.antoines.com — The Annex is a coffee shop serving pastries, sandwiches, soups, salads and gelato. The Royal Street salad features baby spinach and mixed lettuces with carrots, red onion, red peppers, grapes, olives, walnuts and raspberry vinaigrette. No reserva-
BEN ’N JERRY’S — 3500 Veterans
Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 8875656 — Ben ’n Jerry’s offers rich ice creams in signature flavors, ice cream cakes, frozen drinks, fruit smoothies and sundaes. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
CREOLE ANTOINE’S RESTAURANT — 713
St. Louis St., 581-4422; www. antoines.com — The city’s oldest restaurant offers a glimpse of what 19th century French Creole dining might have been like, with a labyrinthine series of dining rooms. Signature dishes include oysters Rockefeller, crawfish Cardinal and baked Alaska. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Mon-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$
AUSTIN’S RESTAURANT — 5101 W. Esplanade Ave., Metairie, 888-5533; www.austinsno.com — Austin’s cooks hearty Creole and Italian dishes like stuffed soft-shell crab and veal Austin, which is crowned with crabmeat. No reservations. Dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ GUMBO SHOP — 640 St. Peter
St., 525-1486; www.gumboshop. com — Gumbo and New Orleans classics such as crawfish etouffee dominate the menu. Their spicy flavors meld into a dish that represents the city’s best and redefines comfort food. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
LE CITRON BISTRO — 1539 Religious St., 566-9051; www.le-citronbistro.com — Located in a historic building, the quaint bistro serves starters like chicken and andouille gumbo and fried frogs legs. Entrees include choices like fried chicken, Gulf fish and burgers. Reservations accepted. Dinner Wed.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$ MR. ED’S CREOLE GRILLE— 5241
Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 889-7992; www. mredsno.com — Mr. Ed’s offers seafood dishes and some Italian accents. Try shrimp beignets with sweet chili glaze or creamy blue crab dip. Eggplant Vincent is a fried eggplant cup filled with crawfish and shrimp and served with pasta. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$
MONTREL’S BISTRO — 1000 N.
Peters St., 524-4747 — This casual restaurant serves Creole favorites. The menu includes crawfish etouffee, boiled crawfish, red beans and rice and bread pudding for dessert. Outdoor seating is adjacent to Dutch Alley and the French Market. Reservations accepted. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
DELI MARTIN WINE CELLAR — 714
Elmeer Ave., Metairie , 896-7350; www.martinwine.com — Sandwiches piled high with cold cuts, salads, hot sandwiches, soups and lunch specials are available at the deli counter. The Cedric features chicken breast, spinach, Swiss, tomatoes and red onions on seven-grain bread. No reservations. Lunch daily. Credit cards. $
DINER DOT’S DINER — 2239 Willliams
Blvd., Kenner, 441-5600; 4150 Jef-
ferson Hwy., Jefferson, 833-9349; 6633 Airline Drive, Metairie, 7340301; 10701 Jefferson Hwy., River Ridge, 738-9678; 12179 Hwy. 90, Luling, (985) 785-6836 — Burgers, eggs with bacon, grits and biscuits, fruit pies and daily specials are the pillars of Dot’s menu. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served all day long. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Credit cards. $
STEVE’S DINER — 201 St. Charles Ave., 522-8198 — Located in the Place St. Charles food court, Steve’s serves hot breakfasts until 10 a.m. Lunch features sandwiches, salads and hot plate lunches such as fried catfish and baked chicken Parmesan. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $
FRENCH MARTINIQUE BISTRO — 5908 Mag-
azine St., 891-8495; www.martiniquebistro.com — This French bistro has both a cozy dining room and a pretty courtyard. Try dishes such as Steen’s-cured duck breast with satsuma and ginger demi-glace and stone-ground goat cheese grits. Reservations recommended. Lunch Fri., dinner Tue.-Sun., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$
GOURMET TO GO BREAUX MART — 315 E. Judge
Perez, Chalmette, 262-0750; 605 Lapalco Blvd., Gretna, 433-0333; 2904 Severn Ave., Metairie, 8855565; 9647 Jefferson Hwy., River Ridge, 737-8146; www.breauxmart.com — Breaux Mart prides itself on its “Deli to Geaux” as well as weekday specials. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
INDIAN JULIE’S LITTLE INDIA KITCHEN AT SCHIRO’S — 2483 Royal St., 944-
6666; www.schiroscafe.com — The cafe offers homemade Indian dishes prepared with freshly ground herbs and spices. Selections include chicken, lamb or shrimp curry or vegetarian saag paneer. Schiro’s also serves New Orleans cuisine. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $
NIRVANA INDIAN CUISINE — 4308
Magazine St., 894-9797 — Serving mostly northern Indian cuisine, the restaurant’s extensive menu ranges from chicken to vegetable dishes. Reservations accepted for five or more. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$
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923-C Metairie Road, Metairie, 836-6859 — The traditional menu features lamb, chicken and seafood served in a variety of ways, including curries and tandoori. Vegetarian options are available. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$
ITALIAN ANDREA’S NORTHERN ITALIAN SEAFOOD RESTAURANT — 3100 N.
19th St., Metairie, 834-8583; www. andreasrestaurant.com — Chefowner Andrea Apuzzo’s specialties of the house include Trota Bayou la Fourche — speckled trout served with lump crabmeat in a lemon-cream sauce. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$
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CAFE DIBLASI — 1801 Stumpf Blvd.,
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RICCOBONO’S PEPPERMILL RESTAURANT — 3524 Severn Ave.,
Metairie, 455-2266 — This Italianstyle eatery serves New Orleans favorites like stuffed crabs with jumbo lump crabmeat with spaghetti bordelaise and trout meuniere with brabant potatoes. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily, dinner Wed.-Sun. Credit cards. $$ TONY MANDINA’S RESTAURANT — 1915 Pratt St., Gretna, 362-2010;
www.tonymandinas.com — Tony Mandina’s serves Italian and Creole cuisine. Dishes include pasta, veal parmigiana, veal Bordelasie and specialties like shrimp Mandina and battered eggplant topped with shrimp and crabmeat in cream sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$
JAPANESE KYOTO — 4920 Prytania St., 891-
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MIYAKO JAPANESE SEAFOOD & STEAKHOUSE — 1403 St. Charles
Ave., 410-9997; www.japanesebistro.com — Miyako offers a full range of Japanese cuisine, with specialties from the sushi or hibachi menus, chicken, beef or seafood teriyaki, and tempura. Reservations accepted. Lunch Sun.-Fri., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ ROCK-N-SAKE — 823 Fulton St.,
581-7253; www.rocknsake.com — Rock-n-Sake serves traditional Japanese cuisine with some creative twists. There’s a wide selection of sushi, sashimi and rolls or spicy gyoza soup, panfried soba noodles with chicken or seafood and teriyaki dishes. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch Fri., dinner Tue.Sun. Credit cards. $$
LATIN AMERICAN LA MACARENA PUPSERIA & LATIN CAFE — 8120 Hampson St., 862-
5252 — Enjoy Latin home cooking in a quaint and festive cafe. Try the namesake Salvadoran pupusas, stuffed cornmeal disks, or Mexican favorites. Latin-style brunch is served on weekends. Reservations accepted. Lunch
LOUISIANA CONTEMPORARY ATCHAFALAYA RESTAURANT —
901 Louisiana Ave., 891-9626; www.cafeatchafalaya.com — Atchafalaya serves creative contemporary Creole cooking. Shrimp and grits feature head-on Gulf shrimp in a smoked tomato and andouille broth over creamy grits. There’s a Bloody Mary bar at brunch. Reservations recommended. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$ BOMBAY CLUB — 830 Conti St.,
586-0972; www.thebombayclub. com — Mull the menu at this French Quarter hideaway while sipping a well made martini. The duck duet pairs confit leg with pepper-seared breast with black currant reduction. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily, latenight Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$
MILA — 817 Common St., 412-2580; www.milaneworleans.com — MiLA takes a fresh approach to Southern and New Orleans cooking, focusing on local produce and refined techniques. Try New Orleans barbecue lobster with lemon confit and fresh thyme. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Fri. dinner Mon.-Sat. $$$ RALPH’S ON THE PARK — 900
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752 Tchoupitoulas St., 525-4790 — Tommy’s Wine Bar offers cheese and charcuterie plates as well as a menu of appetizers and salads from the neighboring kitchen of Tommy’s Cuisine. No reservations. Lite dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
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MEDITERRANEAN/ MIDDLE EASTERN ATTIKI BAR & GRILL — 230 Decatur St., 587-3756; www.attikineworleans.com — Attiki features a range of Mediterranean cuisine including entrees of beef kebabs and chicken shawarma. Reservations recommended. Lunch, dinner and latenight daily. Credit cards. $$ PYRAMIDS CAFE — 3151 Calhoun
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MEXICAN & SOUTHWESTERN CARLOS MENCIA’S MAGGIE RITAS MEXICAN BAR & GRILL — 200
Magazine St., 595-3211; www.maggieritas.com — Mexican favorites include sizzling fajita platters, quesdillas, enchiladas and a menu of margaritas. There also are Latin American dishes, paella and fried ice cream for dessert. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
COUNTRY FLAME — 620 Iberville St., 522-1138 — Country Flame serves a mix of popular Mexican and Cuban dishes. Come in for fa-
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JUAN’S FLYING BURRITO — 2018 Magazine St., 569-0000; 4724 S.Carrollton Ave. 486-9550; www. juansflyingburrito.com — This wallet-friendly restaurant offers new takes on Mexican-inspired cooking. It’s known for its mealand-a-half-size signature burritos. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $ NACHO MAMA’S MEXICAN GRILL — 3242 Magazine St., 899-0031;
1000 S. Clearview Pkwy., Harahan, 736-1188; www.nachomamasmexicangrill.com — These taquerias serve Mexican favorites such as portobello mushroom fajitas and chile rellenos. There are happy hour margaritas on weekdays and daily drink specials. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
SANTE FE — 3201 Esplanade Ave., 948-0077 — Dine indoors or out at this comfortable Southwestern cafe. Chicken Maximilian is a baked chicken breast roulade with Anaheim peppers, chorizo and Asiago cheese. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ TOMATILLO’S — 437 Esplanade
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SNUG HARBOR JAZZ BISTRO — 626 Frenchmen St., 949-0696; www. snugjazz.com — Traditional Creole and Cajun fare pepper the menu along with newer creations such as the fish Marigny, topped with Gulf shrimp in a Creole cream sauce. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
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3636 Bienville St., 482-9120; www. liuzzas.com — This neighborhood favorite serves casual Creole and Italian fare. The Frenchuletta is a muffuletta on French bread served hot. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. Cash only. $$
MR. ED’S RESTAURANT — 910 W. Esplanade Ave., Kenner, 4633030; 1001 Live Oak St., Metairie, 838-0022 — Popular dishes include seafood-stuffed bell peppers loaded with shrimp, crawfish and crabmeat, topped with buttered breadcrumbs. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ MARKS TWAIN’S PIZZA LANDING — 2035 Metairie Road, Metairie,
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— Nonna Mia uses homemade dough for pizza served by the slice or whole pie and offers salads, pasta dishes and panini. Gourmet pies are topped with ingredients like pancetta, roasted eggplant, portobello mushrooms and prosciutto. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
POMPEII PIZZERIA — 1068 Magazine St., 708-4213; www.pompeiipizzeria.com — The barbecue bacon cheeseburger pizza features ground beef, applewood-smoked bacon, onions and smoky barbecue sauce. The Beaurantula is a Philly cheese steak loaded with vegetables and ranch dressing. Delivery available. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Wed.Mon. Credit cards. $
REGINELLI’S — 741 State St., 8991414; 817 W. Esplanade Ave., Kenner, 712-6868; 874 Harrison Ave., 488-0133; 3244 Magazine St. 8957272; 5608 Citrus Blvd., Harahan, 818-0111; www.reginellis.com — This New Orleans original offers a range of pizzas, sandwiches and salads. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $ R&O’S RESTAURANT — 216 Old
Hammond Hwy., 831-1248 — R&O’s offers a mix of pizza and Creole and Italian seafood dishes. There’s everything from seafood gumbo and stuffed artichokes to po-boys and muffulettas. Reservations accepted. Lunch daily, dinner Wed.-Sun. Credit cards. $
SLICE RESTAURANT — 1513 St. Charles Ave., 525-7437 — Neapolitan-style pizza rules, but you can buy pizza by the slice and add or subtract toppings as you choose. There are also a full coffee bar, Italian sodas and organic teas. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $ THEO’S NEIGHBORHOOD PIZZA —
4218 Magazine St., 894-8554; 4024 Canal St., 302-1133; www.theospizza.com — There is a wide variety of specialty pies or build your
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WIT’S INN — 141 N. Carrollton Ave., 486-1600 — This Mid-City bar and restaurant features pizzas, calzones, toasted subs, salads and appetizers for snacking. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
SaNDWICHES & PO-BOYS MAGAZINE PO-BOY SHOP — 2368
Magazine St., 522-3107 — Choose from a long list of po-boys filled with everything from fried seafood to corned beef to hot sausage to veal. There are breakfast burritos in the morning and daily lunch specials. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $ MAHONY’S PO-BOY SHOP — 3454
Magazine St., 899-3374; www. mahonyspoboys.com — Mahoney’s serves traditional favorites and original po-boys like the Peacemaker, which is filled with fried oysters, bacon and cheddar cheese. There are daily lunch specials as well. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $
PARKWAY BAKERY AND TAVERN — 538 N. Hagen Ave., 482-3047 —
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SEaFOOD JACK DEMPSEY’S — 738 Poland Ave., 943-9914 — The Jack Dempsey seafood platter serves a training-table feast of gumbo, shrimp, oysters, catfish, redfish and crawfish pies, plus two side items. Other dishes include broiled redfish and fried soft-shell crab. No reservations. Lunch Tue.-Sat. and dinner Wed.Sat. Credit cards. $$ LA COTE BRASSERIE — 700
Tchoupitoulas St., 613-2350; www. lacotebrasserie.com — This stylish restaurant in the Renaissance New Orleans Arts Hotel serves an array of raw and cooked seafood. Tobasco and Steen’s Cane Syrup glazed salmon is served with shrimp mirliton ragout. Reservations recommended. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$
MARIGNY BRASSERIE — 640
Frenchmen St., 945-4472; www. marignybrasserie.com — Marigny Brasserie serves breakfast items like Cajun eggs Bendict. The lunch and dinner menus include fried seafood po-boys and a host of Italian dishes. Reservations accepted. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$
RED FISH GRILL — 115 Bourbon St.,
598-1200; www.redfishgrill.com — Seafood creations by Execu-
tive Chef Gregg Collier dominate a menu peppered with favorites like hickory-grilled redfish, pecancrusted catfish, alligator sausage and seafood gumbo. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
SOuL WILLIE MAE’S SCOTCH HOUSE —
2401 St. Ann St., 822-9503 — Willie Mae Seaton’s landmark restaurant is run by her granddaughter and serves her renowned fried chicken. There are also changing daily specials. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat. Cash only. $$
StEaKHOuSE RUTH’S CHRIS STEAKHOUSE — 3633
Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 888-3600; www.ruthschris.com — Ruth’s top-quality steaks are broiled in 1,800-degree ovens and arrive at the table sizzling. Reservations recommended. Lunch Fri., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$
taPaS/SPaNISH GALVEZ RESTAURANT — 914 N.
Peters St., 595-3400; www.galvezrestaurant.com — Located at the former site of Bella Luna, Galvez offers tapas, paella and a Spanishaccented bouillabaisse. Besides seafood, entrees include grilled Black Angus sirloin and roasted chicken. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$ MIMI’S IN THE MARIGNY — 2601 Royal St., 872-9868 — The decadant Mushroom Manchego Toast is a favorite here. Or enjoy hot and cold tapas dishes ranging from grilled marinated artichokes to calamari. Reservations accepted for large parties. Dinner and late-night Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $
VIEtNaMESE AUGUST MOON — 3635 Prytania
St., 899-5129; www.moonnola. com — August Moon serves a mix of Vietnamese and Chinese cuisine. There are spring rolls and pho soup as well as many popular Chinese dishes and vegetarian options. Delivery available. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $
PHO HOA RESTAURANT — 1308
Manhattan Blvd., 302-2094 — Pho Hoa serves staple Vietnamese dishes including beef broth soups, vermicelli bowls, rice dishes and banh mi sandwiches. Bo kho is a popular beef stew. Appetizers include fried egg rols, crab rangoons and rice paper spring rolls. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and early dinner daily. Credit cards. $
PHO NOLA — 3320 Transcontinental Drive, Metairie, 941-7690; www.pho-nola.com — Pho NOLA serves spring rolls and egg rolls, noodle soups, rice and vermicelli dishes and po-boys. Beverages include boba teas, milk teas, coffee drinks and smoothies. No reservations. Lunch Tue.-Sun., dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $ PHO TAU BAY RESTAURANT — 113 Westbank Expwy., Suite C, Gretna, 368-9846 — You’ll find classic Vietnamese beef broth and noodle soups, vermicelli dishes, seafood soups, shrimp spring rolls with peanut sauce and more. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner Mon.-Wed. & Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $
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For Sale By Owner: Reduced Lake Vista 4 BR 3 BA tri-level, 2985 sq ft., $385k Call 504.723.2840
Priced at $205K, Huge 90x200 lot gated community, ready to renovate. Keisha Washington SOUTHERN SPIRIT REALTY, LLC (504) 319-2693
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123 & 125 Camp St., New Orleans, LA Auction: July 10th 11 AM Held Onsite (3,200 sf.)
• Pub Published Reserve Min. Bid $499,000 Min • 1,6 1,600 sf. commercial spa space lower level • 1,6 1,600 sf. three bedroom res residence upper level wit with a private entrance • 2nd floor balcony, between JW Marriot and Sheraton 2 blocks bl to French Quarter Also selling restaurant kitchen equipment Open House: 6/29 & 6/30 Noon - 4PM
10% buyer’s premium Lousiana AL 1743
Also selling a VIP Box for The New Orleans Saints pre/regular season home games.
Dan Mahaney Auctioneer
877.370.0247 danmahaney.com
Three story, beautiful 6-bedroom. 5.5 baths Chateau-like home, 5,214 sq.ft. The best of everything. Main 1st floor Kitchen, all professional lines Sub-Zero/Viking/, granite counter tops. Second floor kitchen/designer appliances, second floor great den. Master bedroom on first floor w/Jacuzzi tub. Salt water pool with outside Jacuzzi, outside bathrooms. Just minutes from the Causeway and Lakeside Shopping Center.
Offered At: $695,000 Priced under current appraisal Polly Eagan gri, crs - Agent broker licensed in state of la
504-862-0100 • pollyeagan@aol.com KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY New Orleans 8601 Leake Ave. New Orleans, LA 70118-USA
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REAL ESTATE CLASSIFIEDS FABULOUS RENOV 4BR/2BA
Quiet cul-de-sac, walk to levee, new hdwd/cer flrs, recess lighting, srnd snd, sec sys, grt bkyd. Never flooded. Zone X, roof 4 yrs. $1600/ mo or $194,900 For Sale. Call Sylvia 415-6501
RIVER RIDGE NR LEVEE
Newly renov 4 plx. 2 br, 1 & 1/2 ba, w/d hkps, cen a/h, off st pkg, wtr pd. No pets. Quiet area suits retired person. $725/mo, refs & dep. 504737-2089.
KENNER NEAR WMS & W. NAPOLEON
Private rm w/bath & kit. Utilities paid, $500/mo. & 3 brm/1 bath house, $900. 504-737-2068
METAIRIE 1 BR CONDO - $675
w/d inside condo, kit, LR, dinette, lrg ba, lrge w/in clst, pool, sm blcny, no pets. 504/885-4304, 914-1705, 473-4304
A HIDDEN GEM
Chic seclusion in the heart of Metairie. All new 1 br fr $660 & 1 br + study fr $785. Furn corp avail. 780-1706 or 388-9972. www.orrislaneapts.com
ALL ELECTRIC - 2 BR
Townhouse. Washer/dryer hookups. 3009 15th Street. Call (504) 8346318.
LUXURY TOWNHOUSE
Open, tile, granite, stainless, jacuzzi, 2/1.5, w/d, double parking, minutes downtown. $975/mo. 452-5172.
OLD METAIRIE $300 OFF 1ST MONTH’S RENT - OLD METAIRIE SECRET 1 or 2 BR, Sparkling Pool, Bike Path, 12’ x 24’ liv rm sep Din, King Master, no Pets, no Sect 8, $699 & $824 • 504-236-5777
METAIRIE TOWERS
Rent or Lease or Lease to Buy, 1BR, 1-1/2 BA, jacuzzi, Elec & TV incld, prkg. 24 hr Concierge Service. $1150/ mo - 914-882-1212
ALGIERS POINT HISTORIC ALGIERS POINT
High end 1-4BR. Near ferry, clean, many x-tras, hrdwd flrs, cen a/h, no dogs, no sec 8, some O/S prkng $750$1200/mo. 504-362-7487
BYWATER
LAKEFRONT
1023 PIETY ST
Freshly remodeled 2 br, 2 full ba, w/d hkps, cen a/h, c-fans, fncd yd, avail now. 888-239-6566 or mrsmell@ comcast.net
FROM $2500/MO! A DEAL FOR 1700 SQ. FT!
Call owner 504-366-7374 or 781-608-6115 cell for best deal! 323 Morgan St., New Orleans, LA 70114
Samara D. Poché
Newly renov’d, 2br/1ba, LR, kit w/ appls, washer/dryer, $975/mo + $975 dep. 504-945-7829 or 817-681-0194.
504.319.6226 sam@ fqr.com
BYWATER EFFICIENCY
Great for One Person - Seeking Nice Tenant w/ Positive Energy. Available June 1 - no utility dep.Furn (incl linens, pots pans dishes), all utils pd, wi-fi & digital cable w/ all premium movie channels, laundry on site $840 inclusive w/ $420 dep. Short term rentals $900/mo or $300/wk. Must be compatible w/ owner, upper apt, off lush patio shared w/ two dogs & cats. Bicycle to Fr Qtr, bus at Royal St, walk on the levee. Nice place, nice people, seeking nice tenant. 483-3130
CARROLLTON
Large storage closets, Direct tv. Wide screen tv! King size master bed bedroom, 2.5 bathrooms. Extra queen sofa bed in living room. All you need is your bag! Completely corporate furnished! Friendly active neighborhood. 3 minute walk to free Algiers Point ferry which takes 8 scenic minutes landing at Canal St. At Harrah's casino/ French Quarter and Central Business District.
504.949.5400
3009 ROYAL ST
8026 COHN STREET
FURNISHED CORPORATE UPSCALE SPACIOUS 2 & 3 BEDROOM CONDOS. SECURED PARKING, GYM, POOL, INTERNET. ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED. New Orleans-Algiers Point river front! Convenient to everything. The longer the stay, the better the deal. Multiple rental discounts. Minimum term is one month. W/D, alarm syst, high ceils, exp. brick, balcs & priv rooftop decks.
LRG ATTRACTIVE APT
1 br upper w/deck, 1 house off S Carrollton, w/d, gas & wtr pd. $575/mo. Avail 7/1. 504-861-7553
CITY PARK/BAYOU ST. JOHN 4704 - A ST. PETER St.
Nr Delgado, all new 1 BR, kit, lr, backrm, w/d/fridge, o/s pkng. $875/ mo includes wtr & elec. pd. 504-3829477, Mark.
NEW CONSTRUCTION!
516 David St, 3BR, 2BA, 12” ceils, ca/h, 1467 sf, new appls incl w/d, granite. 1 blk to bus/st car, walk to City Pk. $1500-$1800. 504-669-7049
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RENTALS 1418 Chartres studio $650 210 Chartres 3d 1/1 $850 1233 esplanade #4 2/1 $900
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Fully furn, 1 br, 1 ba, shared pool & balc, w/d on site. $1200/mo/dep. No Pets. 504-236-5757. FQRental.com
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MID CITY 1 BDR/BA - CENTRAL A/C
Cozy and bright 1 BDR/BA apartment near Canal St. Central A/C, Ceiling fans, Washer & Dryer. $650 per month plus deposit. 209 S. St. Patrick St. Call (504)913-5669. 1 Bedroom Cottage 2-story, 1 bedroom cottage near Bayou St. John. Gas & Water paid by Owner. Hardwood floors. Wash/Dry hookup. Yard. Pets Negotiable. $760/mo. Available July 1st (504) 975-6137
TREME NICE 1 BEDROOM UNIT
1315 ST PHILIP ST, lr, kitchen w/appls & bath, hdwd flrs, near Fr Qtr, park, wtr pd, $575 • 504-909-5150
UPTOWN/GARDEN DISTRICT 1 BDRM - NEAR TULANE
1908 dauphine #2 2/1 $925
7120 Willow Street, living room, tile bath, furnished kitchen. No pets. $700month+deposit. Call 504/283-7569
1022 st peter #203 1/1 $995
1 BDRM CLOSE TO UNIV
210 Chartres #3e 2/1 $1500
Clara St nr Nashvl. Renov Lg upr, 1 br, dr, lr, furn kit, uti rm w/hkps, cen a/h, wd flrs, ceil fans, w/d avl on site. $900/mo. Avl now. 895-0016.
FRENCH QUARTER APTS
1 BEDROOM APT
Next to Rouses Grocery Store, furn/ unfurn, studio/1 BR, $650-$1200. Call 504-919-3426 or 504-581-6350.
2511 S Carrollton Ave. Furn kit, cen a/h, off st pkg. $700/mo, wtr pd. Background ck required. 504-450-7450.
FRENCH QUARTER CHARM
1/2 BLOCK ST CHARLES
1226 Chartres. Newly renov 1 br apt, $1000/mo. Carpet, pool, laundry rm, sec gate. No pets. Mike, 919-4583.
514 MADISON ST/ $1000
1st flr off Decatur. Two 1 br, 1 ba, liv, din area, kit, wd flrs, coin w/d. Eddie 861-4561. Grady Harper Inc
2BR, 2BA w/ appls, beaut crtyd setting w/swimming pool, quiet nb’hood. $975/mo. 504/495-6044
LAKEVIEW/LAKESHORE 6029 BELLAIRE - $1100
Renov, cute 3 br, 2 ba, liv, eat-in kit,w/ gas appls & granite, alarm, drive. Grady Harper Inc, 861-4551.
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504-949-5400 911 N Derbigny 1/1 Reduced SINGLE HOME RENOV $625 $850 1205 St Charles Studio St. car Line, Pool, Pkng, Gym 830 St Philip “G” 1/1 Hi Ceils,Lg Balc,Prkng,Exc Loc $1995 $850 735 Esplanade “6” 1/1 Hdwd Flrs, Ctyd, Exc Loc $1050 829 Ursulines #1 1/1 furnished w/wifi, tile floors 829 Ursulines #5 1/1 Lots of windows,new carpet,crtyrd $1150 833 Ursulines #4 1/1 tile floors,courtyard,525 sqft $850 833 Ursulines #6 1/1 Upperrearunit,newcarpet,600sqft$1100 448 Julia Unit #219 1/1 furn,Utils Cable/WiFi included $1950 814 Lafayette “A” 1/1 CBD Furnished Utils included $950 $1025 528 Gov Nicholls 1/1 carriage house w/ crtyrd 739 ½ Gov Nicholls 1/1 Util included, furn., great loc! $1000 1625 Harmony 1/1 priv crtyd&balcy,town house $1000 Commerical, 750 sqft $2000 3607 Magazine 1704 Napoleon 1/1 spacious, hi ceils, 2 small side balcs $800 814 Orleans 1/1 new kitch&bath,great location $1500 210 Chartres “3E” 2/1 Fully furnished apt.w/d on site $1450 921 Chartres #9 2/1.5 condoindesirableblock,HUGEcrtyrd!$1700 1233 Esplanade #16 2/1 2 level apt,ss appls,pool&prkng $1000 1028 Kelerec #1 1/1 nicelayout,greatloc,waterpaid $1000 1028 Kelerec #2 1/1 wd flrs,central air,water paid $1000 $1000 1028 Kelerec #3 1/1 d/w, great loc, water paid $1800 1229 Royal 2/1.5 street balc,prkng,prime loc
1629 2nd. Upper rear bright 1 br apt, hdwd flrs, ceil fans, pvt balc, w/d facil. $800/mo, lse, refs. 895-4726 or 261-7611.
1042 SONIAT ST
3 bedrooms, 1.5 ba, lr, dr, furn kit, hdwd flrs, cen a/h, w/d, 1500 sf, 12’ ceils, $1400/mo. 504-952-5102
1106 BOURDEAUX ST
Spac 2 BR, 1 BA, frplc, cen a/h, porch, $1000/month w/ sec dep. 4 blks off St Charles. 504-891-7584 lv msg
1205 ST CHARLES AVE
Furn lux 1 br condo in conv location. Fully equip kit, gated pkg, fitness ctr. Call Mike for price, 281-798-5318.
1417 JOSEPH
GREAT LOCATION! Upper lg 3 br, 3 ba, furn kit, d/w, cen a/h, ceil fans, w/d on site. $1800/mo. 899-7657.
143 CHEROKEE
Lux 1 br, 1 ba, hi ceil, ceil fans, wd flrs, exp brick fplc, cedar lined closets, all appls, w/d. $750. Call Steve w/ Latter & Blum, 650-6770.
1508 CARONDELET, 2 Avail
1 BR, $800 & Studio, $750. Totally remodeled, cen a/h, hi ceils, hdwd flrs. 510-677-5855 or 1-888-239-6566
1702 DANTE ST
2 BR, liv, kit, bath. CH&A, Stove & fridge included. Access to pool & utility room. $800 per mo. Call 504-427-3284
1750 ST CHARLES #424
Totally renov 1 br plus study, SS appls, wd flrs. 24 hr sec. $1695/mo. Call Debbie w/L & B, O/A. 952-0959.
4917 S MIRO ST
2 bedrooms, washer/dryer, cen a/h, pool, closet space, water included. $885/mo. Call 452-2319 or 821-5567
1837 DUBLIN (at Cohn)
Spacious 3br/2ba, LR, Kit, apprx 1500sf. ca&h, c-fans, w/d, hrdwd,1blk off S. Carrollton. $1050/mo. Call 8662383 or 337-356-4497
2023 BROADWAY
Cls to univ/hosp/Lusher, beaut lrg 3 independent BR w/ cntr hall, lr, dr, furn kit, d/w, w/d, 1BA, wd flrs, scrnd prch. $1350 • 504-895-2683
REAL ESTATE CLASSIFIEDS 2 BR, 1 BA - $1200/mo
Napoleon nr St Charles, one of the best apts you will see! 1,500 sq ft living space, c-a/h, hdwd flrs, no pets, near universities. 2011 Gen Pershing, Avail 6/1, water paid. Paula 952-3131
4610 CARONDELET
2902 CAMP - $1500/MO
Lg Garden Dist camelback. Liv, din, furn kit, study, den, 2 br, 2 ba. Charm! Grady Harper, Inc, 861-4551.
By Jefferson. Raised cottage, upper. Deluxe 2br, lux bath/jacuzzi. Furn, W&D, hrdwd flrs, 1400sf, $1300/mo includes gas. 899-3668.
2BR, 2011 GEN PERSHING
5417 STORY ST
Best apt you’ll see! $1200/mo. Near the univs, beaut nb’hood, 1500 sq ft living space, 1 BA, cen a/h, hdwd flrs, No pets. Avail Jun 1. Paula 952-3131
2br/1ba Constance St
2br 1ba,1/2 of a shotgun dbl. Apt includes lvg rm, kit. demand loc. 1 blk off of Mag St. mins from Tulane/Loyola. 7 blks from St. Charles Streetcar. Perfect for profs or grad students! Sec Sys/Pd Mon. Hrdwd flrs W/D in unit, lge deck in bkyd Wireless Included $1200/month + security deposit 1 yr lse required No pets or smokers. 310-597-9749
4106 STATE ST DR•$1000
2 br, 1 ba, lr, dr, furn kit, c-a/h, w/d, c-fans, wd flr, drv, stor shed. Grady Harper, Inc. Eddie 861-4551.
5327 PRYTANIA ST
2BR, 1.5BA, Great loc! lux apt, furn kit, w/d, cen a/h, wd flrs, 12ft ceils, fans, $1500/mo 504-444-1030
4308 CONSTANCE ST
Renov apts, 1/2 blk from Napoleon, 2 br, 1.5 ba, wd flrs, vaulted ceils, mstr suite, sun porch, 2nd br loft, w/d, sec sys, deck, yard & shed. $1500/mo. 804-304-9864
4601 S CLAIBORNE AVE
Spac, lwr 3BR, 2BA, all appls+w/d, fncd yd, off st prkg. $1650. Nr univ, hosp, cbd. Marie 504-236-0644, 504-453-5047
1 blk St Charles. Renov upr 1700 sf, 2 br, solarium, cov’d prch, cen a/h, Italian tile kit & ba, hdwd flrs, frplcs. $1500/mo. 723-0001.
5300 FRERET
3 br, 2 ba duplex. Cen a/h, unfurn w/all appl inc m’wave & w/d. Close to univ & hosp. On bus line. Lg fncd bkyd, off st pkg. Safe n’hood, sec sys all units. $1350/mo. 289-5110.
7522 BENJAMIN - NR UNIV
1 br condo w/ pool, prkg, laundry, gated community. $650/mo w/ wtr pd. No pets. 453-8996.
7535 JEANNETTE ST
1BR, bath, appls, elec, wtr, int/cbl, incld. Nr Lutcher schl, yr lse, dep rqd. No smkr/pet. $850/mo. 219-1422
7614 COHN STREET
1BR/1BA, half a double, nice backyard, university area. $625/mo. 504-782-4848
802 FERN ST
Corner Maple. 2 or 3 br in hist, renov bldg, cen a/h, all appls, w/d, 12’ ceil. $1450-$1850/mo. 723-0001.
A UNIVERSITY AREA
4539 S Roman, 2000sf, 1/2 dbl, 2BR, 2BA, f-kit, w/d, c-a/h, off st pkg, wtr pd, $1100. 504-467-7052, 259-0043
CARROLLTON AVENUE
1 br, furn kit, a/c unit, hdwd flrs, fresh paint, sec gate. Sm pet ok w/dep. $675-$695/mo. Call 899-RENT.
GREAT EFFICIENCY!
One person studio. Near TU Univ. $590/mo net + dep. All utilities pd. 866-7837
CLASSIFIEDS ON HENRY CLAY AVE
Nr Aud Pk, 2 br apt, 1 ba, ac/ht, furn kit w/ w/d, hi ceils, hdwd flrs, sm patio. $1400/mo. 504/897-3816, 504/940-4831
VICTORIAN SHOTGUN
502 Washington, 2BR, 1BA, w/d, c-fans, wd flrs, c-a/h, sec, drvwy, pool, FREE Direct TV, $1095. 813-5822
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FURNITURE/ACCESSORIES $295 Brand New Iron Bed with mattress set, all new. Can deliver. (504) 952-8403 $95 Full/Double Size Mattress Set, still in original plastic, unopened. We can deliver. (504) 846-5122 Hur. Mintz Wing Chair $40, Lamps$10 Ea. PH: 504-287-4104 NEW Pub Height Table Set all wood, still boxed. Delivery available. (504) 846-5122 Queen Mattress Set $115 Still in wrapper. Will deliver. (504) 846-5122 Queen Pillowtop Mattress, NEW!!! ONLY $129. Can deliver. (504) 846-5122
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