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Festivals are just around the corner. Here are some to add to your calendar.

Proceeds support college scholarships for local youth. www.alligatorfestival.org.

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NOLAxNOLA Talks, a two-day entertainment and New Orleans music industry plenty of good eats, and culture conference, will often accompanied by take place Oct. 1-2 at the New Orleans Jazz Museum, costuming.

400 Esplanade Ave. Pricing As temperatures for shows varies by venue, and moderate and outdoor many events have no cover charge. www.neworleans.com/ activities become more nolaxnola/.

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Orleans Lakefront. There is also a one-mile kid-friendly run at 10 a.m. for kids 12 and under.

General admission starts at $21, with multiday packages and VIP packages available. https:// friedchickenfestival.com/.

OKTOBERFEST: Deutsches Haus, 1700 Moss St., hosts three weekends of food, music and family-friendly events during October. The event on Bayou St. John across from City Park will run Oct. 9-10, 16-17, and 2324, with hours on Friday, 4 to 10:30 p.m., and Saturday, 1 to 10:30 p.m. The festival includes German food and drinks, oompah music, a beer stein-holding contest, a gift and souvenir shop, and children’s activities.

Admission is $10 at the gate.

Children 12 and under get in free. https://oktoberfestnola.com/.

GENTILLY FEST: The festival celebrating all things “Gentilly” is scheduled for Oct. 9-11 at Pontchartrain Park, 5701 Press Drive, New Orleans. Hours are Friday 6 to 9 p.m., Saturday noon to 9 p.m. and Sunday noon to 8 p.m. Activities include live music on three stages, food from local restaurants and caterers, arts and crafts for sale by local

NATIONAL FRIED CHICKEN is filled with dozens of FESTIVAL: The two-day outdoor events to help enjoy the festival featuring live music, season. food and local culture will ä See FALL, page 2G be held Oct. 2-4 at the New Orleans lakefront, Lakeshore Drive and ADVOCATE STAFF PHOTO BY SOPHIA GERM BRASAS LATIN FLAVOR FEST: Festivalgoers dance to the ER Franklin Avenue. The band Das Ist Lustig in New Orleans.

The family-friendly Hispanic event features a wide heritage festival is 5 to 10 p.m.

INTERNATIONAL variety of food offerings, Sept. 12 at Heritage Park, 2015 ARTS FESTIVAL: The global including vegetarian, 13825 River Road, Luling.

Fourth St., Kenner. www.kenner. celebration of music, art and vegan and gluten-free Thursday is locals night with la.us/548/Brasas-Latin-Flavorpeople will be held Sept. 24-27 options from more than free entry 6 to 9 p.m. Hours are Fest/brasasfest. at the Public Market at South 40 restaurants, along with Friday 6 to 11 p.m., Saturday WESTBANK HERITAGE FOOD & Shore Harbor, 6901 Stars and all-day entertainment from a.m. to 11 p.m. and Sunday 11 MUSIC FESTIVAL: The familyStripes Blvd. Tickets start at renowned musical acts 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. The festival friendly celebration of cuisine, $34.47. https://iafnola.com/. across three stages, largeincludes more than local vendors music and culture will take place ALLIGATOR FESTIVAL: The Rotary scale sponsor activations, showcasing handmade crafts, PERSCHALL Sept. 19-20 at the Alario Center, Club of St. Charles Parish will family-friendly activities PHOTO BY MATTHEW local cuisine and creations from o his chicken 2000 Segnette Blvd., Westwego. host their annual fundraising and photo ops. The 5K run/ rd Wilkinson bites int Festival at wa Ed across the region. Admission is Admission to the festival is free. festival Sept. 24-27 at Westbank walk will take place on Oct. Chicken at the National Fried www.westbankfest.com.

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When something looks wrong with your dog’s eyes, don’t wait to see a vet Traci Howerton ANIMAL RESCUE

I’ve learned firsthand that when a dog’s eyes don’t look right, waiting to see if it gets better is rarely a good idea. My dog, Romeo, is now 16 and completely blind. Last year, he developed an eye problem that quickly escalated from concerning to an emergency. Even though he was already under veterinary care and receiving medication, the condition worsened, and he ultimately needed emergency surgery

to remove the eye. He later developed glaucoma in his remaining eye and eventually lost his vision completely.

Romeo’s experience has taught me two things: Eye problems can change quickly and losing eyesight doesn’t necessarily mean losing quality of life.

Dogs can develop eye problems at any age. Cataracts, glaucoma, dry eye, corneal injuries, infections and other conditions can cause pain and, in some

cases, permanent vision loss. Eye problems can also be linked to underlying health conditions, including diabetes and high blood pressure. This is why changes in the eyes deserve prompt attention.

Signs that something may be wrong include squinting or keeping an eye closed, redness, swelling, cloudiness, excessive tearing, rubbing or pawing at the eye and yellow, green or bloody

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Continued from page 1G vendors and a Kids Village with an entertainment stage, face painting, pottery making and garden crafts.

Admission is free. VIP packages are available via Eventbrite. www. gentillyfestival.com.

CRESCENT CITY BLUES & BBQ FESTIVAL: The festival presenting many of the top performers from southern Louisiana and Mississippi, plus food and visual art, will take place Oct. 9-11 at Lafayette Square, 602 Camp St. Friday hours are 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday hours are 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Musicians will perform on two stages.

The Foundation will hold its annual auction of a customized guitar by Painted Axe, signed by the festival’s performers, with proceeds benefiting the Foundation’s programs, including music education initiatives in New Orleans. This event is free and open to the public. VIP tickets are available. www.jazzandheritage.org/ events/2026-crescent-city-bluesbbq-festival/.

ANDOUILLE FESTIVAL: The 51st St. John Parish festival celebrating the sausage “of the people” will be held Oct. 16-18 at St. John Community Center, 2900 U.S. Hwy. 51 in LaPlace.

Hours are 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday. Activities include arts and crafts, carnival rides, live music, a kids’ tent and food. The 50th annual Andouille Run/Walk, with 2- or 5-mile runs/walks, will take place on Oct. 18 at Thomas F. Daley Memorial Park in LaPlace. Daily admission is $5. Ride tickets are extra. andouillefestival. com.

NOLA FUNK FEST: The three-day outdoor music festival will be held Oct. 16-18 at the Audubon Aquarium Riverfront Park, 1 Canal St. The lineup includes George Porter Jr. and Runnin’ Pardners Supa Set, Irma Thomas, A Tribute to Allen Toussaint,

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River Eckert performs at the 2025 NOLA Funk Fest at Spanish Plaza in New Orleans last year.

Mark Broussard, Jourdan Thibodeaux et les Rôdailleurs, Suspects with Big Sam and Bonerama. Tickets start at $32.37 via Eventbrite. www. nolafunkfest.com.

LOUISIANA OYSTER CULTURE FESTIVAL: The festival celebrating the seafood legacy of St. Bernard Parish will be held Oct. 17-18 at the Frederick J. Sigur Civic Center, 8245 W. Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette.

The event includes arts and crafts, live music and food vendors.

Admission is $5, with VIP packages available starting at $75. https:// louisianaoysterculturefestival.com/.

DIA DE LOS MUERTOS FESTIVAL: The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Louisiana will host a celebration of life dating back 3,000 years in central and southern Mexico, starting at noon on Oct. 31 at Lafayette Square on South Maestri Street in New Orleans. The free festival includes local food, music, kids’ activities, a costume contest, shopping from local vendors and more. https://events.

PET OF THE WEEK

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Some vision loss develops gradually, particularly as pets age.

Other conditions can progress much more quickly.

Glaucoma, for example, increases pressure inside the eye and can be extremely painful.

It can rapidly damage vision, making prompt diagnosis and treatment especially important.

Depending on the condition, treatment may include eye drops, other medications, procedures or surgery. Some pets may also need to see a veterinary ophthalmologist.

In Romeo’s case, his glaucoma was initially managed with multiple eye drops each day. He later underwent a procedure involving an injection into the affected eye, and thankfully, we are now done with the daily eye drops.

Although his vision could not be restored, the goal became to keep him comfortable and maintain his quality of life.

If vision can’t be restored, don’t assume a blind dog can’t continue to have a happy, fulfilling life.

Dogs are remarkably adaptable and don’t rely on vision the same way people do. Their powerful sense of smell, along with hearing and touch, can help them learn to navigate familiar surroundings.

Romeo has the added challenge of being deaf, so we’ve had to find other ways to help him get around. I still talk to him even though he can’t hear me, and I use touch to let him know I’m nearby so I don’t startle him. I also pick him up and guide him when he needs a little help. He’s also become much more vocal since losing his sight and isn’t shy about barking to tell us exactly what he wants or to make sure nobody forgets that he deserves a treat.

There are several ways to make life easier and safer for a dog experiencing vision loss.

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Sweetsie is a 9-year-old tabby who arrived at Animal Rescue New Orleans after her owner died. She quickly grew depressed in the shelter environment.

She has thrived in foster care. Sweetsie needs a home with no other pets. To learn more, email adoptionteam@ animalrescueneworleans.org or submit an application at animalrescueneworleans.org/ adoptfoster.

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NEW ORLEANS FILM FESTIVAL: The Academy Award-qualifying festival OAK STREET PO-BOY FESTIVAL: The will be held Oct. 22-27 at various 18th annual celebration of the city’s locations around the city. Organized most iconic sandwich runs 10 a.m. to by the New Orleans Film Society, 6 p.m. on Nov. 8 in the 8100-8700 it is a celebration of independent filmmaking, featuring more than 250 blocks of Oak Street between South Carrollton Avenue and Eagle Street. filmmakers from around the world and screening more than 150 films. The festival features 40 food and beverage vendors, multiple stages of Venues include the Contemporary live music, Saints game watching, a Arts Center, the Broad Theater VIP area, an arts market, a kids’ zone, and Prytania Theatre Uptown. an opening parade, and a po-boy Specific activities with times and competition. The festival is free, but locations are available online. The wristbands are required to purchase a all-access pass is $350. Discounts po-boy. General admission wristbands and passes are available. https:// are $10, with fast-pass wristbands neworleansfilmsociety.org/attend/. and VIP packages also available. A KENNER FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL: portion of proceeds benefits The Son The fourth annual festival, featuring of a Saint. www.poboyfest.com. more than 30 local food trucks, will TREMÉ CREOLE GUMBO FESTIVAL: be held noon to 6 p.m. on Oct. 25 The festival celebrating the culinary at Laketown by the Kenner Boat Launch, 5051 Williams Blvd., Kenner. and cultural heritage of the Tremé neighborhood will be held Nov. 14Activities include arts-and-crafts vendors and live music. Admission is 15 at Louis Armstrong Park, 701 N.

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Feeding, walks, potty breaks and bedtime at roughly the same times each day can give a visually impaired dog a sense of what comes next.

When approaching a blind dog, avoid surprising him. If he can hear, speak before touching him.

For dogs like Romeo who are both blind and deaf, a gentle touch can let them know someone is nearby.

Don’t stop playing just because eyesight is gone. Toys that squeak, crinkle or have a strong scent can make playtime easier for dogs who can still hear. For dogs with multiple sensory losses, toys and activities that rely on smell, texture and food can provide enrichment.

Romeo may no longer be able to see the world around him, but that hasn’t stopped him from enjoying it. He knows his home, he knows his routine, and he always knows when it’s dinner time!

Rampart St. The festival also features local artisans, crafts and activities for kids, cooking demonstrations, R&B, gumbo and live music. www. jazzandheritage.org/events/2026treme-creole-gumbo-festival/.

DESTREHAN PLANTATION ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL: The 54th festival and fundraiser at Destrehan Plantation, 13034 River Road, Destrehan, will be held 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Nov. 1415. The event will include more than 150 arts-and-crafts booths, pony rides, face painting, fall-themed arts-and-crafts, a bungee jump, and a Model A car club. Ryan Foret and Foret Tradition will provide music on Saturday, and the Peyton Falgoust Band on Sunday. Admission is $8 for adults and free for children 12 and under. Guided tours of the home are $15 per person and free for children 12 and under. www. destrehanplantation.org/events/ upcoming-events.

BEIGNET FEST: The festival where big flavor, big fun, and a big impact come together for families touched by autism will be held Nov. 7, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at the Festival Ground, City Park, 4 Friederichs Ave., New Orleans. Along with live music and an artist market, there will be beignets in traditional, sweet, and savory varieties, plus vegan, gluten-free, and non-beignet options. Admission starts at $25 for adults, with children 10 and under free. VIP Experience and Lagniappe Lounge packages are available. Proceeds from Beignet Fest benefit the Beignet Fest Foundation, a nonprofit organization that serves the local autism community through Camp Benny, Benny’s Sensory OnSite Spaces, the Tres Doux Krewe and an annual grantmaking program. https://beignetfest.com/.

Did we miss a festival you are looking forward to? Please email crescentcity@theadvocate.com to add it to our list.

Larry Allain named naturalist award winner

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Aug. 21: The Original Canine Crooner, Craig Cortello, will donate all proceeds from his performance at Second Line Brewing, 433 Bernadotte St., from 6-8 p.m. to ARNO, a no-kill shelter. Meet adoptable dogs from ARNO durKeep the home’s layout as consistent as possible. Once a ing the event. Craig Cortello blind dog memorizes where the composes original songs honoring furniture is, moving the couch or man’s best friends to raise awareadding obstacles can make naviness for animal rescue and the organizations that work tirelessly gation more difficult. Keep floors in that effort. free of clutter and use gates to Aug. 23: PetSmart Dog Adoption block stairs or other potentially Event, 6851 Veterans Blvd., Medangerous areas.

Texture can also be a useful tairie, from noon to 4 p.m. Meet navigation tool. Rugs and mats adorable puppies and dogs from placed near food bowls, beds, ARNO. All approved adopters doorways or other important loca- will receive a coupon book from PetSmart and a new bed from tions can help a blind dog recognize where he is by the feel of the ARNO. For more information, email info@animalrescueneworsurface beneath his paws.

Keep food and water bowls in leans.org. the same place. Romeo travels with us, so whenever we arrive Traci D. Howerton is the somewhere new, one of the first volunteer manager for Animal things I do is show him where his Rescue New Orleans (ARNO), bowls are. Giving a blind dog time a nonprofit, volunteer-based, to slowly become familiar with a no-kill shelter. For more new space can also help him build information on ARNO, visit a mental map of his surroundings. www.animalrescueneworleans.

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Larry Allain, a botanist, prairie restoration expert, and advocate for Louisiana’s native ecosystems, received the 2026 Caroline Dormon Outstanding Louisiana Naturalist Award, presented by the Louisiana Master Naturalist Association. The award was presented during a post-dinner ceremony in Lafayette in early April. The statewide honor is given annually to an individual whose life’s work reflects exceptional dedication to the study, preservation, and interpretation of Louisiana’s natural heritage.

University of Holy Cross hosts healthcare program Staff report The University of Holy Cross hosted 48 high school students for its inaugural Healthcare Professions Summer Exploration for High School Students in July.

UHC faculty, staff, and alumni led participants, ranging from rising ninth graders to incoming college freshmen, through information sessions and handson activities. Students explored career pathways, including fo-

rensic nursing, neurodiagnostic technology, radiology, EKG and cardiovascular technology, and pre-medicine.

UHC plans to expand the Healthcare Professions Summer Exploration in 2027.

UHC offers a variety of associate and bachelor’s degree programs in the health sciences, including biology, neurodiagnostic technology, and radiologic technology, as well as a BSN in nursing.

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Discussing the artist Boyd Cruise at Metairie library Local author and historian Ed Branley will discuss the influential artist Boyd Cruise at 7 p.m. on Aug. 20 at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie.

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Trap-Neuter-Return workshop The Jefferson SPCA, UFO (Unwanted Feline Organization), and JP Helping Paws are hosting a free, hands-on workshop to teach patrons how to make a difference for community cats and vulnerable kittens. The Trap-NeuterReturn workshop will be held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Aug. 22 at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie.

This event is free and open to the public.

TNR is the humane and effective approach to managing community cat populations. Participants will learn to plan a trapping project, safely use humane traps, what to expect during the spay/ neuter process, and how to care for cats during recovery before returning them to their outdoor homes.

The Tiny Paws, Big Impact: Kitten Bottle Feeding 101 seminar will be held from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m., immediately after the TNR workshop. Participants will learn to care for neonatal “bottle baby” kittens. Topics include bottle-feeding techniques, nutrition, hygiene, fostering tips, and how to recognize and address common health concerns to give orphaned kittens the best chance of survival.

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Boyd Cruise, then curator of the Historic New Orleans Collection, poses with a Cruise painting and a logo that he recently designed for the institution. is currently an independent college admissions advisor and the owner of Langston Educational Consulting LLC.

Harp concert Members of the New Orleans chapter of the American Harp Society perform a free concert at 2:30 p.m. Aug. 30. The concert is preceded by a master class for local harp students.

Genealogy at East Bank Gwen Kelley, a genealogy specialist and librarian, will lead a series of 12 genealogical seminars for beginners and intermediates at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie, during the fall of 2026. The courses will focus on genealogical topics, including “The Jewish Community in New Orleans” at 7 p.m. Aug. 19 and “Jewish Genealogy” at 7 p.m.

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Gwen Kelley, a librarian who specializes in genealogy, will lead a series of 12 genealogical seminars for beginners and intermediates during the fall of 2026 at the River Ridge Library, 8825 Jefferson Highway, River Ridge. The courses will focus on genealogical issues including cemetery records, U.S census records, genetic genealogy, Facebook genealogy and researching female ancestors.

Mindfulness sessions Jayashree Rao, M.D., will lead a series of mindfulness sessions from 3 to 4:30 p.m. on Thursdays in August and September at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie.

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Writer, filmmaker, songwriter and producer Steve Scaffidi will present the second part of a creative storytelling workshop from 1 to 4 p.m. on Aug. 29 at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie. This second part, titled the Song Showcase, is open to the public, and all participants from the first session will leave with a professionally produced MP3 of their song.

During the first part of the seminar on Aug. 9, Scaffidi guided participants through their individual stories to create a song. He shared his writing method and style with the group while teaching the creative process of storytelling and songwriting. By the end of the workshop, each participant had written a full song inspired by a personal story. Following the workshop, Scaffidi took each participant’s creative work back to his studio and produced a full song for each member of the class.

Libraries with a Heart, a new initiative by the Greater New Orleans chapter of the American Heart Association and the Jefferson Parish Library, allows patrons to check their blood pressure at any JP library. Jefferson Parish libraries are now equipped with blood pressure monitoring tools at self-service kiosks, or patrons can borrow take-home blood pressure monitor kits from the library’s Beyond Books Library of Things collection. The initiative helps individuals better understand and manage high blood pressure, a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke. An estimated 42.7% of Jefferson Parish residents report being told by a healthcare professional that they have high blood pressure. Yet many remain unaware they have hypertension or face barriers to regular monitoring. Libraries with a Heart brings trusted health resources into accessible community spaces, making it easier for residents to know their numbers and take charge of their health.

College night Carol Langston, PhD, will discuss “The College Personal Statement” at 7 p.m. Aug. 30 at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie.

This event is free and open to the public. During this presentation, Dr. Langston will cover the following: n Tips on how to write an impressive college essay. n Requirement grid. n Work colleges. n TOPS chart. n FAFSA, CSS Profile. n AI usage. n Interviews — preparing answers for common questions.

Carol Langston, Ph.D., has worked as a college counselor for more than 30 years. She has presented at several national college and admissions conventions and served as an admissions reader for a college in the Northeast for three years. She

The Trist Junior Beta Club members attending National Beta Convention were, front row from left, Taegen Williams, Scarlett Aranda, Jonah Capstick, Ava Petitfils, Mackenzie Shreve, Devin Lindheim, Dominick Shreve, Jack McMullin, Micah Bastoe, Ethan Ngyuen and Jayden Forvendel; second row, Caleb Higginbotham, Mia Meyer, Autumn Higginbotham, Miriam Dali; and third row, Millie Harris, Donald Campbell, Kelly Le-Bowman, Katherine Lemoine, Diana Dysart, Mary Lumetta, Joseph Long, Rosiland White, Keisa Rodney, Henry Rodriguez III, Sean Warner, Carly Creason, Alisha Capstick, Sharene Dali and Kara Colburn.

Passport fair The Office of U.S. Representative Troy A. Carter Sr. will host a Passport Acceptance Event from 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 20 at the West Bank Regional Library, 2751 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey.

Passport acceptance fairs are for anyone eligible to apply in person. All applicants must appear in person. Minors under 16 must appear with both parents. If one parent is unavailable, a DS-3053 form, a notarized authorization letter from the absent parent, and a copy of the absent parent’s identification, front and back, are required. More information is available on the Jefferson Parish Library’s website.

Chris Smith is manager of adult programming at the Jefferson Parish Public Library.

Chalmette High School Beta Club Robotics team members attending the National Convention were, front row from left, Rendon White, Caden Bryan, Preston Senez, Bryce Watson, Leandro Cural, Ramy Dali, Elbin Chavez; and second row, Millie Harris, Donald Campbell, Kelly Le-Bowman, Katherine Lemoine, Diana Dysart, Joseph Long, Mary Lumetta, Rosiland White, Keisa Rodney, Henry Rodriguez III, Sean Warner, Carly Creason and Lindi Senez.

Student members of the N.P. Trist Middle School and Chalmette High School Beta Clubs were honored at a recent St. Bernard Parish School Board meeting with proclamations recognizing their outstanding accomplishments at the National Beta Convention and their excellence in representing St. Bernard Parish on the national stage.

Trist’s Junior Beta Club earned multiple national finishes across academic, visual arts, and performing arts competitions. Autumn Higginbotham and Ava Petitfils were recognized as Premier Performers, an elite distinction awarded to exceptional performing arts competitors invited to perform during the convention’s opening ceremony.

Led by sponsors Felix Caserta,

Sharene Dali, and Meghan McMullin, the club brought home fourth place in Robotics, with team members Scarlett Aranda, Jonah Capstick, Devin Lindheim, Jack McMullin, Ethan Nguyen, and Mackenzie Shreve; sixth place in Engineering, with team members Micah Bastoe, Cade Billiot, Gianni Domino, Jayden Forvendel, and Brantley Topey; seventh place in eighth-grade Math by Jack McMullin; ninth place in Living Literature; and ninth place in Performing Arts Vocal Duo, with Autumn Higginbotham and Ava Petitfils.

Trist students also competed in SongFest and Apparel Design.

Trist students attending the National Junior Beta Convention included Scarlett Aranda, Micah Bastoe, Briley Blackwell, Isabella Broussard, Cade Billiot, Jonah Capstick, Miriam Dali, Gianni

Domino, Abigail Esler, Jayden Forvendel, Autumn Higginbotham, Caleb Higginbotham, Andre Jenkins, Zoe Johnson, Hunter Kellum, Devin Lindheim, Layla Held, Jack McMullin, Mia Meyer, Ethan Nguyen, Caina Orihuela, Ava Petitfils, Estella Perez, Mackenzie Shreve, Dominick Shreve, Brantley Topey, and Taegen Williams.

Chalmette’s Robotics Team, consisting of Caden Bryan, Elbin Chavez, Leandro Cural, Ramy Dali, Preston Senez, Carter Tran, Bryce Watson, and Rendon White, earned the opportunity to compete as Louisiana State Champions in Robotics. Lynna Quach qualified as a state Poetry finalist and represented the school in the national competition. Chalmette High teacher Monica Hentze serves as the lead sponsor for Chalmette High’s team.

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Bywater nature walk, lesson on dying wool among activities

BY JANE LEGROS Contributing writer

Alvar Library, 913 Alvar St., will host a neighborhood nature walk through the Bywater on Aug. 20, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Along the way, participants will collect plant specimens and use them to create sun prints. Space is limited; register in advance to reserve your spot. Visit events. nolalibrary.org.

This event is for adults 18 and older.

Wool dyeing lessons Learn about yarn-dyeing methods at Latter Memorial Library, 5120 St. Charles Ave., from 11 a.m. to noon on Aug. 21.

Attendees will experiment with direct-application dyeing to color a skein of wool yarn.

We’ll be dyeing 100-gram hanks of worsted-weight, 100% wool yarn. One hank will be provided per person. Dyes can be messy and may stain clothing.

Registration is required, and space is limited. Visit events.nolalibrary.org to sign up.

Record swap Have any records that are collecting dust? Bring them to Norman Mayer Library’s Record Swap on Aug. 22 at 3001 Gentilly Blvd. Stop by between 1 and 3 p.m. to trade your unwanted records for something fresh and

Conforming writers circle will meet on Aug. 26 at 6 p.m. In this low-stress, low-stakes 90-minute workshop, attendees will conDiscussing plants nect, share, and gain support Award-winning plant biologist and community while developBernoda L. Montgomery will ing a writing practice or project. visit the New Orleans Public Facilitated by Black the CreLibrary via Zoom on Aug. 25 to ator, this group is a welcoming discuss her book “When Trees space for inspiration, connecTestify: Science, Wisdom, Histo- tion, and creative accountability for Black queer, trans, and genry, and America’s Black Botanical Legacy.” Tune in at 1 p.m. to der-nonconforming writers.

Black the Creator is a queer explore the connection Montgomery argues between the his- Afro-Indigenous artist, creative tory of trees in America and the coach, and therapeutic arts fahistories of Black Americans. cilitator. Their transdisciplinary Pecan trees were domesticreative/healing practice weaves artistry, advocacy, and cated by an enslaved African ancestral veneration, dancing named Antoine; sycamore trees were both havens and signposts at the crossroads of language, sound, movement, and attunfor people trying to escape enslavement; poplar trees are ement. historically associated with The REACH Center is an lynching; and willow bark has initiative of the New Orleans provided the gift of medicine.

Public Library, featuring a free These trees, and others, testify coworking space and a public not only to the complexity of the art gallery, with a focus on acBlack American narrative but cess and opportunity. The Cenalso to a heritage of Black botan- ter is located at 2022 St. Bernard Avenue, in Building C of the ical expertise that, like Native Corpus Christi-Epiphany ComAmerican traditions, predates the United States entirely. munity Resource Center in the Visit nolalibrary.co/beronda7th Ward. montgomery to register for this Visit reach.nolalibrary.org to event and submit your questions learn more. for the author.

Jane LeGros is the director of Writers circle marketing and communications The REACH Center’s monthly for the New Orleans Public Black Queer Trans Gender Non- Library. connect with other music lovers.

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Vintage shop owner Chris Olsen founded the Louisiana Vintage Fest.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

NEW ORLEANS INVITATIONAL BILLFISH TOURNAMENT: Registration is open for the New Orleans Big Game Fishing Club’s 51st tournament for big blue marlin, tuna, wahoo, and dolphin, to be held Aug. 20-23 at Cypress Cove Marina & Lodge, 235 Cypress Cove Road in Venice, with registration starting at noon on Thursday. www.louisianachampionscup. com/.

LOUISIANA VINTAGE FESTIVAL: More than 60 vintage clothing vendors will be on hand for the sales event Aug. 22-23 at House of Blues, 225 Decatur S. in New Orleans. Sunday is Midsummer Mardi Gras, with costumes in addition to vintage clothing. There will also be a special photo shoot by fstop504. Hours are 12 noon-4 p.m. Early-bird ticket holders can enter at 10:30 a.m. Tickets start at $20.85 via Ticketmaster. www.louisianavintagefestival. com.

FIVE O’CLOCK SOMEWHERE PARTY: Patio Planters, the volunteer organization dedicated to the preservation of the French Quarter, will host a gathering for food, drinks, and good vibes at 5 p.m. on Aug. 23 at The Misi, 600 Decatur St. in New Orleans. Tickets start at $75 per person. Patioplanters.net.

FUNDRAISERS & GALAS

BEWITCHING LUNCHEON: Tickets are on sale now for the New Orleans Garden Society’s 20th annual luncheon, to be held 11 a.m.2 p.m. on Oct. 14 at the Chateau Golf & Country Club, 3600 Chateau Blvd. in Kenner.

Led by emcee Margaret Orr, the event will include entertainment, a costume contest and the presentation of a check to this year’s Civic Award winner, the Edible Schoolyard New Orleans. Tickets for the event, themed “The Enchanted Garden,” are $100 per person. https://NewOrleansGardenSociety.org/Bewitching.

PAM SINTES MEMORIAL REGATTA: The 31stanniversary event honoring Sintes, a victim of domestic violence, will be held on Aug. 22 at the New Orleans Yacht Club, 403 N. Roadway St., New Orleans. The regatta, which begins at 10 a.m., is open to all sailors. Registration is $45 and is available through the NOYC site, noyc.org. A fundraising party, with proceeds benefiting women and children experiencing domestic violence in the community, will be held from 12:30-4:30 p.m. It includes a live auction, a silent auction, raffles, food, a cash bar and live music. There is no registration fee for the party. www.pamsintesfoundation.org/.

SUMMER BASEBALL BASH: Nunez Community College Athletics will hold a fundraiser to benefit Pelicans Baseball, 7-10 p.m. on Aug. 22 at the Physical Activity Center on the Nunez campus, 3710 Paris Road, Chalmette. The 2026-2027 roster and coaching staff, including Head Coach Glenn Powell, will be in attendance. The ticket price includes libations and light bites, a DJ and the opportunity to win prizes. Guests can purchase raffle tickets.

Funds raised will go toward equipment, travel expenses and facility upgrades. Tickets are $50 via GiveButter. www.nunez.edu.

THEATER & CONCERTS

“3 AM IN WHITE LACE”: Blue Theatre Company presents a musical play set in 1977 New Orleans in a fading cabaret Aug. 20-30 at New Marigny Theatre, 2301 Marais St. in New Orleans. Curtain is at 8 p.m. Tickets are on sale for $12.51 via Eventbrite. https://newmarignytheatre.com/event/3am-in-white-lace-aug-2030-doors-730-show-8pm/.

“THE SAZERACS ON STAGE”: Tickets are on sale for the Aug. 27-30 performances from the Great American Songbook at Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts, 325 Minor St. in Kenner. Curtain is at 7:30 p.m., with a 6 p.m. Sunday performance. Tickets start at $37. www.rivertowntheaters.com/event/thesazeracs.

TIPITINA’S FREE FRIDAYS: Tipitina’s, 501 Napoleon Ave. in New Orleans, will continue its free summer concert series for ages 21 and older on Aug. 14 with Steve Kelly + Zoomst. Doors open at 8 p.m. and the show begins at 9 p.m. for all series concerts. https://tipitinas.com/ freefridays/.

SUMMER MUSIC SERIES: The New Orleans Jazz & Blues Market’s series brings together local musicians at 7 p.m. on Wednesdays at 1436 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd. in New Orleans. The Aug. 19 performance features Victor Campbell, and the Aug. 26 headliner is Dusty Wa-

ters. Tickets are $15 via Ticketmaster. https:// jazzandbluesmarket.com/.

PORCHSIDE PERFORMANCES: Free evening concerts every Thursday in August start at 5:30 p.m. on the porch of Ernst N. Morial Convention Center, Hall D, 900 Convention Center Blvd. in New Orleans. On Aug. 20, the music will be by Rockin’ Dopsie & The Zydeco Twisters. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs. A cash bar will be available. http:// mccno.com/concert-series.

CULINARY EXPERIENCES

LADIES NIGHT NOLA: The series created by Chef Nina Compton of Compère Lapin continues through August, with a different collaboration each Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. August events include dinner at Ayu Bakehouse x Mister Mao on Aug. 12; Rosedale x Porgy’s on Aug. 19; and Dolfy’s on Aug. 26. Ticket prices range from $40 to $45 per person per event.

Events are open to the public, with reservations encouraged where applicable. Ladies Night NOLA continues through the end of September.

Registration is $200. Additional adult improv classes will be offered on the first Wednesday of each month, starting in August. Registration is $40 per session. www.crescentcitystage.com/adult-classes.

AFTERSCHOOL DANCE CLASSES: The New Orleans Ballet Association (NOBA) is accepting registrations for its afternoon program for children ages 4-18 at all experience levels.

Classes, which include ballet, jazz, and hiphop, are tuition-free and run from September through May. Participating community locations include Cut-Off Rec Center (Westbank), 6600 Belgrade St.; Desire/Florida Multi-Service Center (Upper 9th Ward), 3250 Industry St.; Gernon Brown Rec Center (City Park), 1001 Harrison Ave.; Joe W. Brown Rec Center (N.O. East), 5601 Read Blvd.; Morris F.X. Jeff, Sr. Recreation Center (Westbank), 2529 General Myer

Ave.; Rosenwald Rec Center (Central City/ Broadmoor), 1120 S. Broad St.; Stallings St. Claude Rec Center (Bywater), 4300 St. Claude Ave.; Tremé Recreation Community Center (Tremé), 900 N. Villere St.; and Chalmette High School Cultural Arts Center (Chalmette), 2600 Palmisano Blvd. An annual $60 registration fee per student, per location, and per class type is due at registration. Scholarships are available. www.nobadance.com/youth-classes.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES: Registration is open through Aug. 28 for the 2026-27 school year Catholic religious education classes at Christ the King Catholic Church, 535 Deerfield Road in Terrytown. Classes are for children in grades 1-12 who live in Terrytown and do not attend a Catholic school. Classes will be held starting in September on Saturday mornings for elementary (grades 1-8) and every other

MOVIES

“THEY FIGHT”: New Orleans Film Society and Andscape will present the New Orleans premiere of Sheldon Candis’s new film at 7 p.m. on Aug. 22 at the Orpheum Theater, 129 Roosevelt Way in New Orleans. Part of the Orpheum’s Free Summer Movie Series and NOFS/365, the event will feature New Orleans native Wendell Pierce in a post-film talk moderated by NOFS Board President Doug Spearman. Doors open at 6 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public with RSVP. www. thenolaslate.com/calendar.

“THE MESSENGER”: The Krewe de Jeanne d’Arc will sponsor a recruitment event and a screening of the 1999 Luc Besson film about Joan of Arc on Aug. 25 at Prytania Theatres at Canal Place, 333 Canal St., in New Orleans.

A meet-and-greet will be held at 5:30 p.m., with the movie starting at 6 p.m. A talk and trivia will follow the movie. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door, and benefit the Joan of Arc Project. https://joanofarcparade.org.

“GRIT & GRACE: HOW JEWISH WOMEN BUILT A BETTER TEXAS”: The Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience, 818 Howard Ave. in New Orleans, will host a screening of Barbara Rosenthal’s documentary at 6 p.m. on Aug. 26. Following the film, Rosenthal will discuss the film and the process of making it. Tickets are $5 for members and $10 for nonmembers. www.msje.org/public-programs.

BOOKS & LITERARY EVENTS

“COFFEE CULTURE”: Author Marielle Songy will celebrate the publication of her new book on New Orleans’ coffee culture at 6 p.m. on Aug. 21 at Bar Epilogue, Garden District Book Shop, 2727 Prytania St., New Orleans. The event is free and open to the public. RSVPs can be made via Eventbrite. www.gardendistrictbookshop.com/events.

“THE BEASTS OF THE EAST: THE FALL AND RISE OF AMERICA’S EASTERN WILDERNESS”: Author Andrew Moore will be in conversation with Boyce Upholt about his new book at 6 p.m. on Aug. 25 at Octavia Books, 513 Octavia St., New Orleans. https://octaviabooks.com/ event/2026-08-25/beasts-east-fall-and-riseamericas-eastern-wilderness-andrew-mooreconversation.

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MEETINGS

PFLAG NEW ORLEANS: PFLAGNO will hold its annual member meeting at 6 p.m. Aug. 20 at Congregation Gates of Prayer, 4000 W. Esplanade Ave. in New Orleans. www.pflagno.org.

CLASSES & LECTURES

ART STUDI-O: Marwan Pleasant, a Black Masking Indian artist, will lead an immersive, three-part, hands-on workshop, 10 a.m.1:30 p.m., on Aug. 22 at Ogden Museum of Southern Art, 925 Camp St., New Orleans.

Participants of all levels will learn the foundations of hand beading and advanced techniques, culminating in a finished brooch pin.

Registration is $150 for members and $165 for nonmembers. All materials are provided. https://ogdenmuseum.org/event/art-studio-3/.

SCENE STUDY: Crescent City Stage will offer classes for adults of all levels, 6-8:30 p.m. Aug. 24 and 31 at 6063 Magazine St., New Orleans.

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