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CONTENTS

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February 18, 2014

Volume 35

Number 7

JEREMY ALFORD, D. ERIC BOOKHARDT, RED COTTON, ALEJANDRO DE LOS RIOS, SCOTT GOLD, KEN KORMAN, BRENDA MAITLAND, NORA MCGUNNIGLE, NOAH BONAPARTE PAIS Contributing Photographer | CHERYL GERBER

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OPERATIONS & EVENTS

11 ON THE COVER

Mardi Gras kicks off .............................................19 Gambit’s guide to the first weekend of Carnival • Parade previews.............................................................19 • Maps ..................................................................................... 24 • Beers for the route ......................................................26 • The alt-krewes: ’tit Rex, Chewbacchus, Barkus and Cork........................................................45

7 IN SEVEN

Seven Things to Do This Week........................... 5 Shen Yun, Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings, Shovels & Rope and more

NEWS + VIEWS

News.............................................................................7 The Bayou St. John permitting controversy Bouquets & Brickbats ...........................................7 This week’s heroes and zeroes C’est What? ................................................................7 Gambit’s Web poll Scuttlebutt................................................................11 News briefs from all over Commentary............................................................13 ‘I maintain my innocence’ — the fall of Ray Nagin Blake Pontchartrain.............................................14 The N.O. It All

Operations & Events Director | LAURA CARROLL Operations Assistant | KELLAN DUNIGAN

19 Clancy DuBos........................................................... 17 The Zombie who helped bring down Nagin

SHOPPING + STYLE

CUE .................................................................. PULLOUT A mid-century modern home, beard accessories and more What’s in Store ......................................................29 Wellington & Co. Fine Jewelry

EAT + DRINK

Review .......................................................................31 Ye Olde Bake Shoppe Fork + Center ............................................................31 All the news that’s fit to eat 3-Course Interview .............................................33 Jessie Wightkin, chef/instructor Drinks ........................................................................35 Beer Buzz and Wine of the Week Last Bites .................................................................37 5 in Five, Plate Dates and Off the Menu

ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT

Big Easy Theater Awards nominations.......46 Saluting the best and the brightest in New Orleans theater in 2013

PULLOUT Music ..........................................................................51 PREVIEW: Neutral Milk Hotel Film.............................................................................54 REVIEW: Cutie and the Boxer REVIEW: The Square Art ............................................................................... 57 REVIEW: Terra Incognita and Theme and Variations Stage...........................................................................61 REVIEW: The Totalitarians REVIEW: Mink Stole at AllWays Lounge Events .......................................................................64 Crossword + Sudoku ...........................................78

CLASSIFIEDS Market Place .......................................................... 68 Employment ...........................................................69 Picture Perfect Properties................................70 Mind, Body, Spirit ................................................. 72 Services ................................................................... 72 Real Estate .............................................................73 Legal Notices.......................................................... 74 Home + Garden .......................................................76 Mardi Gras Madness ............................................79

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seven things to do in seven days Dr. Dog

Wed. Feb. 19 | Dr. Dog graduated from the club to the stadium on the band’s last trip through New Orleans, opening for the Lumineers at the Lakefront Arena. The former Park the Van standout, which jumped to Anti- Records with 2010’s Shame, Shame, released its third album for the label, B-Room, in October. Saint Rich opens at 9 p.m. at the Civic Theatre.

White Denim

Wed. Feb. 19 | Austin, Texas, garagerockers White Denim opened for Wilco on its 2012 tour, and Jeff Tweedy returned the favor in 2013, producing and mixing the liquid-blues grooves on Corsicana Lemonade (Downtown). The Districts open at 10 p.m. at One Eyed Jacks.

Shovels & Rope

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Thu. Feb. 20 | The Creative Alliance of New Orleans transforms the City Park Casino Building into 1920s Paris for its annual benefit supporting its Creative Futures program. Tickets $85-$100. At 7 p.m. at City Park’s Morning Call.

Lee Bains III & the Glory Fires

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Shen Yun | The New York-based dance company performs

traditional Chinese dance — large-scale, colorful storytelling performances drawing from legend and folklore and incorporating acrobatics, accompanied by an orchestra. Tickets $50-$150. At 7:30 p.m. at the Saenger Theatre.

Thu. Feb. 20 | Consider Lee Bains the revved up garage-rock id of fellow Alabama songwriter Jason Isbell. Bains released There Is a Bomb in Gilead in 2012 and he’ll make his Sub Pop Records debut later this year. New Orleans’ Texas Funeral opens at 10 p.m. at Siberia.

Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings

Sat. Feb. 22 | One-woman soul machine Sharon Jones announced her bile duct and pancreatic cancer diagnoses in June 2013. Less than a year later, Jones and her band released January’s Give the People What They Want, followed by a world tour. At 9 p.m. at the House of Blues.

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Wed. Feb. 19 | Hometown hero Hurray for the Riff Raff opens for the South Carolina husband-and-wife countryfolk duo — named emerging artist of the year at the 2013 Americana Music Honors and Awards. The band’s 2012 album O’ Be Joyful (Dualtone) features the storytelling standout “Birmingham.” At 8 p.m. at Tipitina’s.

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NEWS +

VIEWS

S C U T T L EB U T T 11 C O M M EN TA RY 13 B L A K E P O N TC H A RT R A IN 1 4 CL ANCY DUBOS 17

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NOLA Loves the Philippines, a Feb. 9 event at Rock ’n’ Bowl, raised $60,000 to benefit families affected by Typhoon Haiyan and to purchase boats for fishing communities in that country. It was organized by the New Orleans Filipino American Lions Club and Trinity Christian Community. The November 2013 cyclone killed more than 6,000 people.

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More than two months after an organization called Greener Bayou St. John Coalition met to discuss the possibility of regulating events and active recreation on the bayou, decisions about the future of the waterway’s use remain cloudy. By Della Hasselle | Mid-City Messenger

ity Councilwoman Susan Guidry told the Mid-City Neighborhood Organization (MCNO) this week that she supports keeping the bayou open to anyone, charging fees only for events that would make some exclusive use of it. Members of the Greener Bayou St. John Coalition, however, continue to advocate for stronger management of events to protect the neighborhoods surrounding the waterway. As the bayou’s ecological resurgence has resulted in a recreational renaissance, festivals like Bayou Boogaloo and the annual July Fourth Boat Parade have increased in popularity, drawing thousands of attendants to the bayou each year. Recreational use of the bayou also has increased as volleyball players, boaters, runners and cyclists flock to the waterway’s green banks and waters. In the past several months, debate has sparked as neighborhood organizations, residents and New Orleans City Council mem-

bers all try to sort out problems that come with increased use of Peter Hickman rides a the bayou. Issues range from boats bike pulling volleyball being docked on the banks indefiequipment along the nitely to the fairness of the bayou’s pathways of Bayou exclusive use for festivals. St. John. In the most recent update, Guidry P H OTO BY C H ER Y L G ER B ER said last week that festivals should be charged for using Bayou St. John – but, given that not all festivals are equal, not every festival should be charged the same price. “It’s exciting, and it’s wonderful and it’s vibrant and it’s what New Orleans is about,” Guidry said in a public statement supporting the bayou’s increased use delivered at that MCNO meeting. “I love people all over the bayou. It’s absolutely wonderful. It is a public land, just like a park and just like a playground, and it’s open for everyone to use.” The bayou should be used like a park is used, she said, as long as those who are using it for events such as festivals are paying a fair price. In January, Guidry announced that for the first time PAGE 9

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St. John uncertainty

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the city would charge for “exclusive use” of Bayou St. John. “New Orleans has given away too much for too long,” Guidry said, quoting Mayor Mitch Landrieu’s inaugural speech four years ago. “The fact of the matter is, it’s the state constitution that mandates that we charge for any use of public land. And the bayou is for everybody.” At the MCNO meeting, Guidry said she is working with the mayor to fine-tune the process of charging festivals for using the bayou. She specifically mentioned Bayou Boogaloo, which she says shouldn’t be charged as much as other festivals because of the restoration work the festival’s foundation does for the green space. In 2013, Bayou Boogaloo raised more than $30,000 to support the “Restore The Bayou Canopy Campaign,” a project to restore oak trees damaged by Hurricane Isaac. That year, the nonprofit that oversees Bayou Boogaloo, the MotherShip Foundation, planted eight live oak trees along Bayou St. John, according to its website. Boogaloo organizer Jared Zeller previously said the city might charge him as much as $10,000 to keep the festival on the bayou. “You’ve got to consider in-kind contribution of the festival when you determine what the cost should be,” Guidry said.

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Not everyone shares Guidry’s sentiments regarding how many festivals should be allowed, the method of charging them or the frequency of events. Increased use has sparked controversy over whether the bayou’s banks and waterway have been damaged by increased traffic. A group of representatives from neighborhood organizations met in December 2013 to form the Greener Bayou St. John Coalition, which will formulate a Bayou St. John Master Plan to suggest how the bayou should be used, when it should be used and what should be done to protect it. The group will present that document to the City Council. Musa Eubanks, a coalition representative, says a master plan is needed “because the health of the bayou’s waters is inextricably linked with that of its banks.” The first step was to organize two working groups, which would write separate drafts for “Uses of the Bayou” and “Health of the Bayou,” and have the groups meet at the end of January. That meeting didn’t take place, according to members of the MCNO. The Greener Bayou St. John Coalition, however, put new information on its website clarifying its position on several points following the publication of an article last month in Gambit (“Controlling Bayou

St. John,” News + Views, Jan. 14). Coalition members disagree with Guidry that the bayou should be used like a park. “It has been suggested by some city officials that the banks of Bayou St. John be treated like any other playground or public park and that anyone wanting to have exclusive use of the banks, such as for a festival, should ‘pay a fair value to lease the area,’” a statement on the website read. “The coalition’s position is that we are not sure that this is the best way to manage events on the banks of Bayou St. John. It may be better for the city to regulate the number of events and to ensure that these events do no harm to the bayou’s ecosystem, to its scenic vista or to the essential character of the surrounding neighborhoods.” But not everyone thinks further regulations are a good idea. For instance, the possibility of being charged a festival fee was a deterrent for the Louisiana Bucket Brigade, a local nonprofit that organizes an annual New Orleans Earth Day Festival & Green Business Expo. That festival had been held on Bayou St. John previously, but will move to Louis Armstrong Park this year, according to EvanMarie Allison, the brigade’s event and rapid response coordinator. “We really enjoyed being on the bayou. It was a beautiful location,” Allison said, adding the organization would have stayed if it could afford it. The city wanted to charge about $8,000 to use Bayou St. John, Allison said, while the charge for Armstrong Park is about $1,500 a day. Small business owners like MidCity Volleyball Group (MCVG) President Peter Hickman, who also organizes Mid-City Youth Volleyball (MCYV), have questioned regulations about use of the bayou and the relevance of the Greener Bayou St. John Master Plan since the bayou already has zoning requirements that define its use. The City Planning Commission has given the bayou an “Parkland/ Recreation/Open Space” designation, which applies to parks, playgrounds, neutral grounds, waterfront areas and more. If the master plan is necessary, the volleyball organizations feel “it should not be too restrictive but rather appeal broadly to the public,” Hickman says, “For example, MCVG/MCYV uses the space occasionally for volleyball ... but it is also used for impromptu soccer games, picnics, yoga classes, walking, running and horseback riding,” Hickman said. “These forms of healthy recreation are all appropriate for this area.”

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SCUTTLEBUTT Quote of the week

“Prayin 4 pros, gov wits jurors. God still in control.” — Former Mayor Ray Nagin on Twitter the morning after he was convicted on 20 federal corruption charges. Besides praying for the prosecutors, government witnesses and jurors, Nagin also tweeted a link to “I Understand,” a song by gospel artist Smokie Norful. Its lyrics: “Sometimes I feel like giving up/ Seems like my best, it just ain’t good enough/ I feel like I’ve done all that I can do/ Do you see, do you care, Lord/ All about what I’m goin’ through?”

C. Ray fall?

Nagin guilty on 20 of 21 counts

Former Mayor Ray Nagin leaves U.S. District Court after being found guilty on 20 of 21 charges brought against him by the federal government. P H OTO BY C H ER Y L G ER B ER

U.S. District Judge Ginger Berrigan ordered Nagin to home detention pending sentencing, which will be held in Berrigan’s courtroom at 9 a.m. June 11 — the date of Nagin’s 58th birthday. — KEVIN ALLMAN & ALEX WOODWARD

State constitution challenged

Couples file same-sex marriage lawsuit

Four same-sex married couples, led by the LGBTrights group Forum for Equality Louisiana, filed a federal lawsuit last week saying that the state’s constitutional prohibition against same-sex marriage violates their right of equal protection as set forth in the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. The defendants in the lawsuit are Louisiana Department of Revenue Secretary Tim Barfield and Louisiana State Registrar Devin George. The couples, all of whom are Louisiana residents who were married in other states or the District of Columbia, are seeking three things: a declaration that the state’s anti-same-sex marriage laws are unconstitutional; an injunction against enforcement of those laws; and an award of attorneys’ fees.

Scuttlebits

All the news that doesn’t fit

• Former Orleans Parish Sheriff Charles Foti, who faces current Sheriff Marlin Gusman in the March 15 runoff election, got an important endorsement last week from Ira Thomas, the Orleans Parish School Board member who placed third in the primary for the sheriff’s race. Gusman just missed winning the election in the Feb. 1 primary, garnering 49 percent to Foti’s 28.5 percent. Thomas received 19 percent … • In other endorsements, Carlos Williams Jr. — who placed last in a field of five in the New Orleans City Council District C primary — threw his support behind second-place finisher Nadine Ramsey … • After months of derision and jokes from fans and media about Pierre the Pelican’s frightening visage, the New Orleans Pelicans debuted the new “cuter” Pierre during a Pels game Feb. 12. Perhaps a good omen: the Pels won that night’s match against the Milwaukee Bucks, 102-98 — despite some fans saying Pierre’s new lantern beak, while less disturbing, made the bird look like comedian Jay Leno. — KEVIN ALLMAN

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After more than six hours of deliberation over two days, the jury in former New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin’s federal corruption trial found him guilty Feb. 12 of conspiracy, money laundering, nine counts of wire fraud, six counts of bribery, and filing false tax returns from 2005-2007. He was found not guilty of one of the six counts of bribery he faced — a $10,000 payment to his sons in 2009. Prosecuting attorneys left the courthouse shortly after the verdict was read, not stopping to speak with reporters. Nagin left court 90 minutes later with his wife Seletha Nagin and members of his defense team. The group walked the two blocks to defense attorney Robert Jenkins’ office on St. Charles Avenue. Nagin, looking grim and impassive, ignored shouted questions from reporters, speaking only once to say, “I maintain my innocence.” The only reaction the former mayor showed was to a passerby in Lafayette Square, who yelled, “We got your back, Ray!” Nagin briefly looked at the man and nodded his head. A release later that day from U.S. Attorney Kenneth Polite’s office stated, “Evidence produced at trial showed that Nagin, in his role as chief executive, devised a scheme to defraud the City of New Orleans and its citizens of his honest services through bribery and a kickback scheme, whereby Nagin used his public office and official capacity to provide favorable treatment, including awarding contracts, that benefitted business and financial interest of individuals providing him with bribes and kickbacks in the form of checks, cash, granite inventory, wire transfers, personal services, and free travel. ... In addition, trial evidence proved that Nagin participated in a money laundering conspiracy and filed false tax returns for the years 2005 to 2008.”

In addition, the couples say that Louisiana’s insistence on same-sex couples filing separate state tax returns is “an unconstitutional coercion of speech” — given that same-sex couples can now file joint federal tax returns, while Louisiana law mandates that filing status match on federal and state returns. On the day the Louisiana suit was filed, a federal judge ruled in favor of plaintiffs in a similar suit in Kentucky. In that case, U.S. District Judge John G. Heyburn II ruled that the state had to recognize same-sex marriage but did not rule that the state was required to perform them. Conservative and religious groups criticized both lawsuits. Gene Mills, head of the Louisiana Family Forum, issued a statement saying the Louisiana suit was an “attempt to usurp the will of the people in Louisiana” (the state constitutional ban on samesex marriage was adopted by popular vote in 2004). In Kentucky, Paul Chitwood, head of the Kentucky Baptist Convention, told the Associated Press that the judge’s ruling “moves us down the slippery slope toward launching Kentucky into moral chaos.” As of last week, 17 states and the District of Columbia, as well as some Native American jurisdictions, recognize same-sex marriage. Louisiana also bars same-sex couples from entering into civil unions. — KEVIN ALLMAN

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‘I maintain my innocence’ ith some political falls, there’s an attendant backdrop of tragedy. The storyline became the stuff of classic literature, from the Greeks to Shakespeare: A person of great intellect and gifts gives in to the weakest part of his or her nature and comes to a bad end as a result. The fall of former Mayor Ray Nagin, who was found guilty on 20 of the 21 counts against him in U.S. District Court on Feb. 12, was a tragedy on a personal level for the Nagin family and for the city of New Orleans on a grand scale. The city so badly needed leadership in the days, months and years after Hurricane Katrina. Nagin was grim and impassive as he left the federal courthouse after the verdict was read, saying only four words: “I maintain my innocence.” It was Greek tragedy, New Orleans style. Some saw a parallel between Nagin

antine City Hall regulations, and of Frank Fradella, the man who had delivered two free shipments of granite to his and his sons’ company, Stone Age LLC. At one point, he even threw his sons under the bus from the witness stand. How much of a victim was Ray Nagin? He took “a 300 percent pay cut” to become mayor, he said from the stand — a mathematical impossibility, but no less implausible than many of his other claims. Regarding the private jet provided by businessman George Solomon that whisked the Nagin family to New York, Nagin said he didn’t have an “independent recollection” of how his family could afford to go to the Big Apple. As for charging family dinners to the city exchequer, Nagin was defiant, telling prosecutor Matt Coman, “Let me explain being mayor of New Orleans to you. It’s a full-time job.”

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Nagin’s defiance and blame-laying came to an end after just six hours of juror deliberation. The jurors didn’t buy it. Nagin’s defiance and blame-laying came to an end after just six hours of juror deliberation. He is now on home detention and scheduled to be sentenced in June. Given the hefty sentences laid on the men who cooperated with the government in the mayor’s prosecution, it’s hard to imagine Nagin getting out of jail until he, like Jefferson, is well into his 70s. There’s tragedy in a family that will be deprived of a father and a husband, and tragedy in a city that badly needed a leader during its darkest days. Ray Nagin, who was born at Charity Hospital and climbed his way to a scholarship at Tuskegee University and a Master of Business Administration degee at Tulane University, had the opportunity — and the obligation — to be that leader. Indeed, he ran for office as the man with the guts to take on corruption in New Orleans. Instead, he squandered that opportunity for a pile of rocks — a truckload of granite that even he admitted on the stand was “worthless.” Worst of all, Ray Nagin sold out the citizens of New Orleans when they needed him to put their interests ahead of his own. He made his choice. He can maintain his innocence all he wants, but the jury has spoken. Now he must pay the price.

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and former nine-term Congressman William Jefferson, who overcame a childhood in the poorest corner of Louisiana to become one of the state’s leading African-American politicians. He succeeded Lindy Boggs as the congressman from Louisiana’s 2nd Congressional District and could have been a player on the national stage, but he threw it all away by taking bribes. Today Jefferson sits in federal prison in Texas, where he likely won’t be released until 2023. He’ll be in his mid-70s. Longtime New Orleans City Councilman Oliver Thomas also saw a promising political career cut short. He served for 13 years on the council and seemed on track to become mayor of New Orleans. When he was accused of bribery in 2007, he promptly admitted guilt and resigned from the council, serving three years in federal prison. Since then, Thomas has exhibited nothing but grace and remorse for his misdeeds, rebuilding his reputation to some extent among citizens who had looked to him as a leader. It’s hard to find a note of redemption in Nagin’s fall. His demeanor on the stand was reminiscent of the man himself in office: flippant, arrogant, detached and — most of all — always blaming others for his own failures. He tried to pass himself off as a victim of zealous federal prosecutors, of the local press, of his former aides and associates, of byz-

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Now in Our Fourth Generation

Hey Blake, How are krewes formed and is it easy to start or join one?

Dear Reader,

In 1857, the Mistick Krewe of Comus coined the term “krewe” for its secret Mardi Gras society. Members were influenced by the Cowbellian de Rakin Society of Mobile, Ala., but set out to bring sophistication and elegance to New Orleans Carnival. Comus chose a mythological name, as did later krewes such as Rex and Momus, both established in 1872, and Proteus, founded in 1882. Later, some krewes were named after their neighborhoods. Today there are more than 30 krewes in New Orleans, and the most recent, Krewe of Nyx, first paraded in 2012. Each krewe chooses an annual theme for its parade, which is exhibited in its floats, costumes and throws. Most krewes parade as a prelude to their annual balls. Some krewes have kings and queens, which can be selected through drawings, while other Carnival organizations, including Bacchus and Endymion, invite celebrities to reign. Instead of a king, Le Krewe d’Etat has a “dictator” (in keeping with the ongoing theme of political irreverence). Krewes are private organizations supported by members’ dues, fundraising and the sale of merchandise associated with the krewe. Some krewes are sponsored by businesses. The city doesn’t sponsor Mardi Gras krewes, but it issues parade permits and provides police and sanitation services. Parade permits must be approved by the City Council. In the secret Mardi Gras societies of yesteryear, a potential krewe member was nominated, vetted by a committee and membership was confirmed or denied by a vote of the group’s membership.

A float illustration from the Mistick Krewe of Comus procession in 1916.

The nominations were largely reserved for people with close family and cultural ties to other members. In 1991 the City Council passed an ordinance to eliminate discriminatory membership practices. Today, some krewes welcome anyone willing to pay dues; others have closed their memberships and created waiting lists. Many of the krewes maintain websites with information about how to become a member.

Hey Blake, Is there a city Lost and Found?

Dear Reader,

Our local arenas, casinos, hotels, taxi companies and airports have lost and found offices, but City Hall doesn’t have a Lost and Found Department. If a good Samaritan finds an item on a public street or sidewalk, the best thing for him or her to do is turn it in at the nearest police station. If no one claims it there, it eventually is sent to Central Evidence and Property. To find an item you lost that hasn’t been turned over to police, peruse the “Lost and Found” listings in the local newspapers (they usually are in classified ads) or visit Craigslist New Orleans, which has an active “Lost and Found” page in its “community” section. Most of the posts concern lost pets, but a few mention jewelry, keys and wallets. The city occasionally liquidates its surplus supplies, equipment and confiscated assets through online auctions at PropertyRoom.com. Revenue from the sales benefits the city.

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Interview with the Zombie ours after a visibly humbled Ray Nagin took his post-conviction perp walk from the federal courthouse, I had the privilege of sitting down with the guy who actually uncovered the steaming pile of dung that became the case of United States of America v. C. Ray Nagin. His name is Jason Berry. He is a blogger. That’s right, a blogger broke open this scandal on a blog called American Zombie (www.theamericanzombie.com). TV and newspaper reporters have crowed about their “scoops” on this story, but the truth is no one had it before Berry. His work continues on other investigative fronts, but he took time out to chat with me about the Nagin verdict. What follows is an edited version (with Berry’s permission) of a longer interview that is posted online (where else?) on Gambit’s blogofneworleans.com:

Hall technology officer Greg) Meffert was using under Netmethods’ name. Perhaps I’m taking it too personally, but I think there was an effort to diminish my role by both the prosecution and other journalistic entities. From the prosecution side I suppose I understand that the last word they wanted coming up in this trial was “blogger” in the wake of the (U.S. Attorney’s office’s) commenting scandal, but on the journalistic side it’s tough to read commentary that dismisses and diminishes the work on the blog. In your opinion, what did the feds get right and what slipped through their fingers? B: I think they did exactly what they wanted to do. They got near perfect scores with Nagin across the board. What I don’t understand is how so many people skated

‘What I don’t understand is how so many people skated out of the entire Nagin debacle without being charged.’ — Jason Berry

You were onto this scandal long before anyone else in the media, yet you got very little credit for that. How did that make you feel? B: I’d be lying if I said it didn’t bother me. I sat through about 70 percent of the trial and I watched other journalists being praised by the prosecution for at least a few stories I know I broke, namely the granite deal between Stone Age and Cornerstone, the HSOA subsidiary, and the existence of the credit card (former City

out of the entire Nagin debacle without being charged. I think someone needs to go face to face with Mark St. Pierre, the guy serving a 17-and-a-half-year prison sentence for bribing Nagin, and explain why these guys weren’t prosecuted like he was. That is the real turd in the punchbowl for me. What do you think is the future of blogging (and bloggers) as relates to investigative journalism, particularly on the local level? B: I have no sibylline insight on this. I can’t even tell you if I will still be doing this by this time next year because it takes an enormous toll on my personal life. … With respect to blogging and investigative journalism, I don’t think it has a bright future simply because it’s not exactly a wise career decision. Even in the “professional” world of journalism, you have to be willing to sacrifice everything, even your job, to truly pursue the goal. The luxury I’ve had is that no one can fire me or stop me from writing about sensitive issues that affect our city, but there is still tremendous risk involved and that weighs heavily on me daily. It’s a pretty thankless job unless you reach a level of national stature … or you’re Lee Zurik.

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Did you feel an element of schadenfreude when the verdict came down? Berry: No. I honestly didn’t feel vindicated in any way. In fact, I felt a little aggravated because I couldn’t wrap my head around the efforts of the defense. I suppose it’s my Catholic upbringing that seeks redemption for even a narcissist like Ray Nagin. There were so many things that could have been addressed in this trial but weren’t. Having said that, I don’t think there is any way to argue with credit card statements, checks and bank statements, which leads me to wonder why Nagin went to trial in the first place. I do think Nagin’s prosecution and conviction are important for our city, though, and overall I’m relieved it actually happened.

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6 p.m. Location: Uptown Theme: Night Out in the Big Easy Floats: 18 Shango: Christopher Brown Queen: Laquina Brown Throws: krewe emblem beads, hurricane glasses, mugs and footballs Several local personalities join the procession, including Q93-FM DJ Wild Wayne, WDSU-TV’s Damon Singleton, Miss Black Louisiana Chelsea Smith and some of the New Orleans Saints Super Fans. Floats depict Super Sunday, Easy Rider and “Rolling on the River.” Prized throws include the krewe’s signature peacock necklaces and bracelets.

Cleopatra

6:30 p.m. Location: Uptown Theme: Strolling Down the Avenue Floats: 24 Queen: Alexandra Kathryn Breland Throws: lighted fans, wands and hairpieces, Cleopatra bracelets, rings and koozies, decorated glasses Parade watchers can do a double take as floats display landmarks located on St. Charles Avenue. Floats include streetcars, Lee Circle, Tulane and Loyola universities, Sacred Heart and Audubon Park.

Excalibur

7 p.m. Location: Metairie Theme: A Knight at the Renaissance Faire Floats: 20 King: Patrick Bain PAGE 20

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ithout a Super Bowl in the way, 2014’s parade season begins a whole month later than in 2013. Not to worry, as my parade previews include throw highlights, float previews, Carnival royalty and other tidbits to prepare you for the festivities. Happy Carnival!

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Queen: Toni Sullivan-Adams Throws: fedoras, lighted wands, necklaces, bracelets, yo-yos, logo beads The Knights of Camelot and Ladies of Avalon time travel to the familiar surroundings of a contemporary renaissance faire. Floats depict jousting and medieval games, Celtic culture, Brighton Castle and more. Prized throws include miniature wooden shields hand-decorated by krewe members. Guest riders include The Top Cats and Kenner Mayor Mike Yenni.

SATURDAY, FEB. 22 Adonis

11:45 a.m. Location: West Bank Theme: Dis, Dat, and Da Utta Ting Floats: 14 King: Ronald Joseph Boudreaux Queen: Lauren Mari Sisk

Throws: krewe cups The krewe celebrates a few of its favorite things with floats titled “Nun-sense” and “Happy Birthday George.”

Pontchartrain

1 p.m. Location: Uptown Theme: What’s Eating New Orleans? Floats: 14 King: Mark Edward Bowen Queen: Brandy Lynn Bowen Throws: Choker beads, beach balls, footballs, krewe magnets, krewe cups Floats will be adorned with muffulettas, king cakes and bananas Foster in honor of all things edible in New Orleans.

Choctaw

1:45 p.m. Location: Uptown Theme: Choctaw’s Vacation Destinations

The krewe has maintained a boat parade tradition, but the procession rolling on St. Charles Avenue will explore more exotic travel and vacation experiences. Floats depict Southern plantations, the Botanical Gardens and jet setting to medieval Russia. The parade features a dozen bands, including those from Edna Karr and Lutcher high schools.

Freret

Follows: Choctaw Location: Uptown Theme: There’s a First Time for Everything Floats: 14 King: Jason Williams Queen: Ary Dotiwala Throws: hand-decorated

masks and krewe items, large cups, doubloons The Krewe of Freret makes its parade debut. The theme “There’s a First Time for Everything” is illustrated on floats such as “Love at First Bite,” featuring Dracula. Special marching groups include El Lucha Krewe, costumed as luchadores, and Dames de Perlage, a group dedicated to Carnival beadwork. Handdecorated items include masks, oyster rings, magnets, hair clips and more.

Caesar

6 p.m. Location: Metairie Theme: Gametime Floats: 26 King: John Roche Jr. Queen: Nicole DaLeo Throws: lighted lanyards, slap bracelets, and plush Caesar axes, dogs and leopards PAGE 22

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Floats: 17 Chief: Charles Lindsey Princess: Bonnie Rowe Calvert Throws: Theme cups, captain’s wooden nickels, plush spears and tomahawks

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The krewe marks its 35th anniversary with a special gold doubloon, but the rest is all fun and games. The theme focuses primarily on children’s games, including Monopoly, Where’s My Water and Rock ’Em Sock ’Em Robots. Guest riders include New Orleans Saints punter Thomas Morstead and other players. Black and gold football beads likely will be a popular throw.

Sparta

6: p.m Location: Uptown Theme: Isn’t It Romantic Floats: 16 King: D. Michael Vincent Queen: Keri Lynn Mercer Throws: LED medallion beads and Spartan shields, lighted rose wands and glitter balls, plush Spartan helmets, throwing discs The Knights of Sparta celebrate famous couples, including Romeo and Juliet, Prince

Albert and Queen Victoria, and Napoleon and Josephine. Mule-drawn floats, including the Spartan helmet mini-float and the king’s float, lead the parade.

Pygmalion

6:45 p.m. Location: Uptown Theme: A Few of My Favorite Songs Floats: 20 King: Ed Robinson Queen: Ella Marie Workmon Throws: stuffed jesters and Pygmammoths, lighted lanyards The krewe added two signature floats in recent years (Jesters, Pygmammoth) and continues to grow. It marks its 15th anniversary with a lighted medallion bead. The theme celebrates music with floats named for the songs “Thriller,” “Rhinestone Cowboy,” “Love Train” and “When Irish Eyes Are Smiling.”

SUNDAY, FEB. 23

Throws: blush, plush spears and fuzzy disco balls

Noon Location: Uptown Theme: Carrollton Goes Two by Two Floats: 24 King: Chris Joseph Bode Queen: Shelley Laine Schexnayder Throws: medallion beads, sunglasses, footballs, throwing discs

King Arthur, formerly called the Knights of King Arthur, started running in 1977 through Harvey and Marrero.

Carrollton

The Krewe of Carrollton marks its 90th anniversary. The theme celebrates famous pairs, including Romeo and Juliet, wine and cheese and Barnum and Bailey.

King Arthur

1 p.m. Location: Uptown Theme: King Arthur Has the Blues Floats: 27 King: Johnny F. Prejean Queen: Natasha Tara Shaw

Alla

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ardi Gras parades and drinking beer on the street combine two of New Orleans’ favorite traditions. More and more local and national craft beers are available in cans, including Abita, Brooklyn Brewery, New Belgium, NOLA Brewing, Samuel Adams, Santa Fe Brewing, Southern Prohibition, Sierra Nevada Southern Star and Tin Roof. And an increasing number of bars along parade routes offer craft beer for drinking at the bar or taking out; here are some options for reveling in good taste.

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Uptown parades — St. Charles Avenue area

Avenue Pub (1732 St. Charles Ave., 504586-9243; www.theavenuepub.com) is a haven for craft beer aficionados seeking the widest selection of the best beer available. During parades, the pub serves beers with 8 percent or less alcoholic content so parade watchers can drink for longer without getting too drunk. Mardi Gras also marks the one time of year that Avenue Pub taps one macro brew — Bud Lite. Other beers available at this bar for both weeks of parades are: Stillwater Why Can’t IBU, De La Senne Taras Boubla, North Coast Scrimshaw Pilsner and Thornbridge Kipling. Evangeline Two Lounge (1753 St. Charles Ave., 504523-4500) will be open during all parades and offers a variety of Abita beers, NOLA’s Irish Channel Stout and the New Belgium-NOLA Brewing collaboration beer, Chicory Milk Stout, on draft. It also has a wide selection of bottled beers. The Delachaise (3442 St. Charles Ave., 504-8950858; www.thedelachaise.com) offers its usual craft beers and imports during parades, including NOLA Brewing’s Irish Channel Stout, Spaten, Chimay White and Ommegang Hennepin. Just off St. Charles Avenue, Prytania Bar (3445 Prytania St., 504-891-5773; www.theprytaniabar.com) works all year round to spotlight local and regional craft beers. During Mardi Gras, it offers Tin Roof Blonde, Sweetwater 420, NOLA Flambeau Red and Bayou Teche Courir de Mardi Gras. The bar also will present live music at night (starting after the parades), including the Lost Bayou Ramblers, featuring Bayou Teche Brewing team member Louis Michot, who provides lead vocals and plays fiddle for this Cajun fusion band. Aline Street Beer Garden (1515 Aline St., 504-8915774; www.facebook.com/alinestreetbeergarden) next door opens at 11 a.m. for daytime parades and 8 a.m.

Twelve Mile Limit will have plenty of cold beer on draft or in cans during parades and will host live music before and after processions. P H O T O BY C H ERY L G ERB ER

Fat Tuesday. “We are investing in some Mass Krug-size go-cups so people that are used to drinking Spaten by the liter can still get that size in go-cup form,” owner Jason Comboy says. The beer garden has lots of indoor and outdoor seating one block off St. Charles Avenue. It always has German beer on tap, along with regional selections from Covington Brewhouse and Saint Arnold Brewing Company. At the corner of St. Charles and Napoleon avenues, Superior Seafood (4338 St. Charles Ave., 504-293-3474; www.superiorseafoodnola.com) serves Abita Mardi Gras Bock, New Belgium Fat Tire and NOLA Brown and Blonde. Heading Downtown, Lucky’s (1625 St. Charles Ave, 504523-6538) serves NOLA Blonde and Abita’s Amber, Turbodog and Purple Haze. The bar will be open 24 hours and will continuously offer food such as jambalaya and red beans. Samuel’s Blind Pelican (1628 St. Charles Ave., 504-5589399; www.theblindpelican.com) has 30 taps and offers local craft beer options including Abita, NOLA Brewing, Bayou Teche and Parish. Irish House (1432 St. Charles Ave., 504-595-6755; www. theirishhouseneworleans.com) serves its usual Irish beer standbys as well as local brews like NOLA Hopitoulas and Irish Channel Stout, Abita Mardi Gras Bock, Tin Roof Parade Ground Coffee Porter and Parish Canebrake. If you’re on the French Quarter side of the Canal Street parade route, the newly opened Deuce McAllister’s Ole

Aline Beer Garden has a menu packed with beers. P H O T O BY N O R A M C G U N N I G L E

Saint (132 Royal St., 504-309-4797; www.olesaint.com) has dozens of taps to quench the thirst of the pickiest beer geek. In addition to the entire NOLA Brewing and Abita lineups, there are three taps each of beers from Tin Roof, Lazy Magnolia, Saint Arnold, Covington Brewhouse and Parish. Beer from other craft brands like Sweetwater, Terrapin, Stone, Sam Adams and Crooked Letter round out the bar’s list.

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rder drinks while floats are passing to avoid waiting in line (most revelers rush in right before and after the parade and during a break in a parade). You will be served quickly and can get back on the street to catch beads. Note: the same rule applies for using restrooms and ordering food. Wait 15 minutes after the parade ends to close your tab at a bar or try to access a restroom. Bars tend to clear out when parades end so there is no wait for drinks or food — and there may be places to sit. Expect to spend money if you intend to use a business’ restroom. You don’t have to spend a lot, just be a customer. Bring your ID. Even if you are a regular, it’s common for bars to hire extra staff during parades and they may not recognize you. Take things slow and steady — there’s lots more Carnival to come.

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Bayou Beer Garden (326 N. Jefferson Davis Pkwy., 504-3029357; wwwbayoubeergarden. com) will offer live music before and after the parade — and all weekend — as well as crawfish all day, which revelers can eat at the bar or take out. Manager David Demarest says Bayou Beer Garden’s 130 craft beers include nine on tap; draft beers include Goose Island’s 312, NOLA Hopitoulas, and Abita’s Grapefruit IPA. Holy Ground Irish Pub (3340 Canal St., 504-8216828; www.facebook.com/ theholygroundirishpub) is right on the Endymion parade route and

serves Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, Samuel Adams Lager, McSorley’s Pale Ale, Abita Jockamo IPA and Bayou Teche LA-31 Biere Pale. Cole Newton, owner of Twelve Mile Limit (500 S. Telemachus St., 504-488-8114), says he is going all out for Endymion with live music outdoors before and after the parade and food trucks. Twelve Mile Limit only serves beer in cans or on draft. Its canned beer list includes all the canned NOLA brews, Southern Star, Caldera IPA, New Belgium Shift and Fat Tire and Young’s Double Chocolate Stout. On draft there’s Brooklyn Sorachi Ace, New Belgium Ranger IPA and Anchor Porter.

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Gem dandy By Derick Dupre

Tom Whisnant, a certified gemologist and owner of Wellington & Co. Fine Jewelry, says he always knew he wanted to specialize in jewelry. P H OTO BY C H ER Y L G ER B ER

Signature Collection, which features antique-inspired settings that can be custom-made to fit nearly any size diamond.” Whisnant says many clients buy gifts of jewelry to celebrate milestones in life, including birthdays, engagements and anniversaries. Unlike other lavish trinkets, fine jewelry does not depreciate in value. “Because gold, diamonds, and precious stones are tangibles that hold their value, we are seeing more customers looking for investment pieces that can be worn and enjoyed and hold their value in a tight and uncertain market,” Whisnant says. As befits a business known for gifts, Wellington & Co. gives back to the community. It is active in local charitable causes, supporting organizations including the Preservation Resource Center, Children’s Hospital, the New Orleans Museum of Art, the Louisiana Children’s Museum and WYES-TV, among others. “We feel that it is very important to be a vital part of our community,” Whisnant says.

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Abeille NOLA (8438 Oak St., 504-324-3488; www.abeillenola.com) holds a moving sale. Winter and spring apparel is 30 to 75 percent off. C. Wonder (The Shops at Canal Place, 333 Canal St., 504-524-5926; www.cwonder. com) celebrates its grand opening from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21 and Saturday, Feb. 22. There will be discounts, games, free gifts with purchase, snacks and drinks. Sincerely Luxe (2240 Magazine St., 504-522-

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5487; www.facebook.com/sincerelyluxe) recently celebrated its grand opening. The store offers clothing and home accessories. The French Quarter’s annual Mardi Gras Mask Market takes place in Dutch Alley between Dumaine and St. Philip streets from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28 through Monday, March 3. There will be local mask vendors, live music and food from local restaurants. Visit wwww.frenchmarket.org for more information.

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ellington & Co. Fine Jewelry (505 Royal Street, 504-525-4855; www. wcjewelry.com) president and owner Tom Whisnant comes from a long line of luxury merchants. “I’ve been around the business my entire life,” Whisnant says. “My grandfather had an antiques shop on Royal Street in the 1940s and my uncle has had a shop in the [French] Quarter for more than 40 years.” While Whisnant says he has always loved antiques, he knew early in life that he wanted to specialize in jewelry. Whisnant and his wife Brandy opened Wellington & Co. in 2003, aiming to create a unique, gracious experience for customers seeking antique, estate and contemporary fine jewelry. “Not only do we have a vast selection of items, we also have items in a wide range of prices,” says Whisnant, a certified gemologist. “Because we’re a small business, we have lower overhead ... enabling us to give our customers the best value for their money.” The shop carries one-of-a-kind and custom pieces in a range of prices, including a freshwater pearl pendant ($15) and a birthstone charm from the Baroni Collection ($55). “One of the biggest parts of our business is designing custom-made engagement rings for clients,” Whisnant says. “We’ve launched our own line of [custom bridal pieces], the Wellington

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Gambit’s 2014 Food Revue is 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19 at City Park’s Pavilion of the Two Sisters (101 Victory Ave., 504-482-4888; www.neworleanscitypark. com). Guests can sample dishes from 35 New Orleans area restaurants — 26 of which are new to Food Revue this year. Participating restaurants include Apolline, Ba Chi Canteen, Banana Blossom, Baru, Basin Seafood and Spirits, Bear’s Poboys, Brazilian Market & Cafe, Cafe Dauphine, Cibugnu, Dis Taco, Dreamy Weenies, Drip n Sip, Galatoire’s 33 Bar & Steak, Kingfish, Kupcake Factory, Liberty’s Kitchen, Lil Dizzy’s, Little Gem Saloon, Lucky Rooster, Milkfish, Mizado Cocina, Morning Call, Mr. Gyros, Ole Saint Kitchen & Tap, Porter & Luke’s, Ps & Qs, Reginelli’s, Sainte Marie, The Sammich, Shortall’s BBQ, SoBou, Tivoli & Lee, Wakin’ Bakin’ and Wayfare. There also are Abita beers and wine. General admission tickets are $45. VIP tickets, which include early admission at 6 p.m., VIP tent access and a Champagne bar, are $70. Visit www.bestofneworleans.com/foodrevue or call (504) 483-3152 for tickets. — MEGAN BRADEN-PERRY

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Ye Olde Bake Shoppe offers baked goods and lunch fare in a casual Mid-City spot. By Scott Gold

Tequila on the rise

Mardi Gras-themed pastries at Ye Olde Bake Shoppe. P H O T O BY C H ER Y L G ER B ER

generous half portion, including a bag of chips. Another noteworthy option is the rich, creamy tomato-basil soup, perfect for a rainy day. So is the chunky chicken salad, lightly dressed with mayo and served on a croissant. Southwestern chicken muffins were an intriguing item, though they turned out to be little more than cold spiced chicken meatballs. They proved better when taken home, heated and added to a sandwich. It may not be particularly “Olde,” but the Bake Shoppe is a welcome addition to the neighborhood, and worth a visit for a leisurely breakfast of pastries and coffee. a quick hot lunch, or that short rib sandwich.

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3000 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 418-6072

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Open Mon.-Sat.

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Doughnuts, croissants, muffins and cakes; hot corned beef and short rib sandwiches

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Chicken muffins, pre-prepared bagel sandwiches with lox and cream cheese

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A cozy spot for coffee, freshly baked pastries and breads with a few solid lunch items

Santo Tequila Co. (16 W. Airline Highway, Kenner, 504-305-2762; www.facebook.com/santotequilaco) recently opened near the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport and serves Mexican food made from scratch. “You’ll find tacos like at any other Mexican restaurant, or enchiladas, or guacamole, but what we do different here is that everything we do is fresh,” says owner Christian Amaya. “We cook all our salsas in the morning and make guacamole in small batches throughout the day. The sauces for the enchiladas, the green sauce and the red sauce, we make it from scratch.” Amaya’s brother Erick, a pastry chef in Mexico, helped craft the recipes and menu. Aside from the chips, nothing at the restaurant is deep-fried. Amaya says he hopes Santo Tequila Co. will help him “bring tequila and Mexican food to the next step.” “People tend to think of tequila as strong, something to make you drunk and that’s it,” he says. “But people are now learning that it’s a nice drink that you can sip like wine, so that’s why I wanted tequila to be a big focus of my restaurant. People think Mexican food is big plates, greasy and a lot of calories, but that’s not typical Mexican cuisine. In Mexico, dishes are small and proportionate and the food is healthy and made from scratch.” Santo Tequila Co. is open 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Saturday. — MEGAN BRADEN-PERRY PAGE 32

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id-City and nearby neighborhoods are heating up for local diners, a fact that hasn’t gone unnoticed by John Blancher, owner of Ye Olde College Inn and Rock ’n’ Bowl. Blancher’s newest venture, which opened in December 2013, is Ye Olde Bake Shoppe, a charming bakery and lunch spot housed in the newly renovated Carrollton Avenue shopping area that is home to College Inn and Rock ’n’ Bowl. There’s something inherently humorous about naming a sparkling new bakery “Ye Olde” anything, but it’s clear Blancher intends to associate the Bake Shoppe with the College Inn, and for good reason. The neighborhood restaurant is a local institution, dating back to 1933. The Bake Shoppe’s walls are decorated for Mardi Gras and with vintage local advertisements and news clippings. A display counter showcases an array of pastries both savory and sweet, from biscuits and croissants to brownies, cannoli, cookies, decorated cupcakes, danishes, doughnuts, macarons and scones, as well as a few prepared sandwiches if you’re looking to pick up lunch in a hurry. A large window on the far wall above a condiment station allows customers to peek at the bakers preparing king cakes and other treats. It’s nice to see a new bakery focusing on classics instead of killing itself with novelty. There’s a sort of arms race with local bakers and their ingredients in New Orleans right now, with bakers constantly trying to one-up each other with ambitious flavor combinations. Ye Olde Bake Shoppe wants little to do with such endeavors and sticks to the basics. To this end, it succeeds. Doughnuts are fluffy and sweet without being cloying. From old-fashioned glazed to simple chocolate frosting, they pair well with strong coffee, also available here. Large muffins are a pleasure, particularly one bursting with plump blueberries, as are individual coffee cakes topped with a sugary glaze. The Bake Shoppe’s lunch fare isn’t as varied as the sweets and pastries. There is only a small handful of offerings if you’re looking for a meal more substantial than a couple of doughnuts and a cup of joe. A bagel stuffed with cream cheese and lox, topped with the traditional red onions and capers, was a soggy disappointment; it was pre-prepared and sat to long in the display case. A staffer mentioned the bagels are not made in house. On the other hand, keep an eye out for two hot sandwiches, one with corned beef and the other with braised short ribs, both of which are served with a savory horseradish sauce. These are excellent and well worth $9 for a

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Upper Nine in Upper 9th

Pop-up doughnut shop Upper Nine Doughnut Company has opened at Sound Cafe (2700 Chartres St., 504-947-4477) on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, adding to its Saturday service at Tracey’s (2604 Magazine St., 504-897-5413), where it opened in May 2013. Upper Nine is part of the growing Uptown craft doughnut movement with District Donuts.Sliders.Brew, Manhattanjack and the recently opened Blue Dot on Tchoupitoulas Street. Upper Nine is known for its local and seasonal ingredients (often from nearby dairies and farms) and ambitious flavor combinations, including strawberry and Creole cream cheese mousse, fresh fig with goat cheese mousse, Szechuan lemon and blackberry jam with Thai peanut glaze. Upper Nine also plans to introduce coffee and espresso at the Sound Cafe location. “We’ve always wanted to be in that neighborhood,” says Douglas Clasen, co-founder of Upper Nine. “The way we’ve been doing things at Tracey’s, we’ve been changing up the menu every single week, so this will give us an opportunity to keep some familiar favorites on the menu as well as come up with new things each week.” The pop-up is open 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday-Saturday at Sound Cafe, and 8 a.m.-11 a.m. Saturday at Tracey’s. — SCOTT GOLD

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Cane & Table (1113 Decatur St., 504-581-1112; www.caneandtablenola.com) — the Caribbean-inspired, rum-soaked cocktail den helmed by the Cure crew — now serves lunch. The menu includes a mix of lunch and brunchtype items, including sandwiches, salads and small and large plates. “With our historic courtyard, it’s really a shame to let it sit there during the day,” managing partner Nick Detrich says. On the lunch menu is a tortilla Vaska — “basically like a six-egg Basque omelet” with changing ingredients from farmers markets, Detrich says. “A lot of the things we serve are meant to be shared, and this is definitely one of them. We coat it with a fried yuca crumble, so it’s crispy, and has a wonderful fluffy egg texture, and it’s also covered with a delicious buttermilk dressing.” For dessert, there’s Haitian pain patate, a sweet potato pudding baked in a cast iron pot. Lunch begins at 11:30 a.m. Saturday-Sunday. — SCOTT GOLD Eat good food while enjoying the parades! Order a baguette sandwich, cheese and charcuterie platter to feed your family and friends, new and old.

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Last week, Besh Steak in Harrah’s Casino (8 Canal St., 504-533-6111; www.harrahsneworleans.com/restaurants/besh-steak.html) began a prix fixe weeknight menu. Chef Paul Robert’s three-course menu will change monthly and features seasonal, locally sourced ingredients. February’s prix fixe option begins with a blanquette veal ravioli with carrots, porcini mushrooms and petite mustard greens, followed by Korean grilled hanger steak with puffed barley risotto, crispy fried Brussels sprouts and pickled beet chips. Dessert is Ponchatoula strawberry shortcake with vanilla whipped cream and a buttermilk biscuit. The prix fixe menu is available Monday-Thursday and is $40 per person. — SCOTT GOLD

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Jessie Wightkin CHEF/ INSTRUCTOR

New Orleans native Jessie Wightkin is becoming a big name in the local culinary scene. She worked at Taceaux Loceaux and Bacchanal, appeared on and been sous chef for Food Network’s Family Style with Chef Jeff and scored several exclusive chef gigs at local events. Her passion, however, is teaching culinary arts to kids. She teaches at New Orleans Center for Creative Arts and is a former instructor at the Edible Schoolyard New Orleans. Here, Wightkin explains how the city’s current culinary scene is influencing the future.

Are schools still teaching students traditional New Orleans cookery? W: Real crawfish bisque, like the way my grandmother made it with the stuffed heads, is an endangered species because no one wants to take the time — it hurts! I’ve made it before and cut my fingers all up. It’s intense, so no one does it. That happens everywhere but we aren’t going to let it happen here. We keep teaching our kids to make these things and keep them in town. If you want to be a chef in your hometown, you should be the one cooking in these restaurants. You should be the one trailblazing here. You should give kids the opportunity to do that by setting them up with all the right skills to be the best for those jobs. Are food trucks helping New Orleanians diversify their dining? W: New Orleans is a progressive food town. We’re a port city, so we should reflect ethnic cuisine and also different flavors. What’s a better way to do that than with a food truck? It’s not easy to start a restaurant. Maybe you don’t know how to run the front of the house or how to do payroll but you just want to cook great food. A food truck allows you to do that with very little overhead. You don’t have to be rich or come into good luck. ... You can just rely on your skills and try a truck. This whole food scene has changed and it’s growing so fast. In this city, we don’t like change, but we always adapt. Some people weren’t down with the food truck thing, but it seems like with time we won them over. They keep popping up, and we are gonna be a food truck town soon like Austin [Texas]. It’s not like when it was just Taceaux Loceaux, when we were one of the few. I’d come from cooking at Commander’s [Palace], which I loved because I learned so much and became legitimized in this field, but cooking at Bacchanal before they had a kitchen when there was a pop-up tent and a grill, and Taceaux Loceaux was like summer camp for chefs. I found my voice and figured out why I was meant to do this. I think we should help our youth know that there’s not just this one kind of chef, not just the famous guy. — MEGAN BRADEN-PERRY

Located at Lee Circle on the parade route, The Hotel Modern’s viewing stand is the place to enjoy Mardi Gras. Viewing stand tickets include access to Bellocq Lounge, Tivoli & Lee Restaurant and restrooms. The hotel’s secured viewing stand section is located on the corner of St. Charles Avenue and Lee Circle opened during parade hours.

VIEWING STAND TICKETS Starting at

$25*per person

(*prices vary based on the parade)

Daily individual tickets and group packages available

(504) 962.0900

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What are the roles of schools’ culinary programs? Wightkin: In New Orleans, we just care so much about food, and our students grow up behind the stove cooking with their families, so our schools are starting to reflect that. Old timey [home economics courses] are transforming into the study of the culture of New Orleans food — how it’s brought people together, how you can tell how you fit in with how you eat your gumbo. At so many of these restaurants, we’re flying people in from other cities to have them tell us about our culture and how our food’s cooked, reinventing it. Well, why wouldn’t we foster our youth to funnel right into these restaurants? So that’s why I’m so passionate about teaching in culinary programs here at home, because I feel like that’s what we’re aiming to do. When I was teaching at Edible Schoolyard, it was kindergarteners and you could see that these kids knew food in a way that other kids in other towns didn’t know food. With programs like Edible Schoolyard, where kids are growing their own satsumas and clementines ... or Japanese plums or loquats ... growing it makes them love it. So then we wonder how do we cook it, make healthy decisions for ourselves, treat the environment with respect. Culinary programs like Edible Schoolyard help us develop whole beings.

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BEER buzz Breweries throughout Louisiana honor the Carnival season with beers crafted specifically for Mardi Gras. Bayou Teche’s Courir de Mardi Gras is a biere de mars, which is a variety of the French farmhouse style of biere de garde. First brewed in 2012, its bottle and six-pack carton depict a rider on horseback wearing a traditional Cajun Mardi Gras costume. The beer has a toasty malt flavor boosted by a touch of refreshing wheat and subtly soft hop spiciness. It can be found along the Uptown Bayou Teche’s Courir parade route at Avenue Pub and Ole Saint, and de Mardi Gras beer. at Lager’s in Metairie. Abita’s Mardi Gras Bock is the brewery’s homage to the traditional German maibocks of spring. At 6.5 percent alcohol by volume (ABV), the malty and full-bodied bock kicks off Abita’s annual seasonal beer cycle. It can be found along the Uptown parade route at Samuel’s Blind Pelican, The Irish House and Superior Seafood. Gordon Biersch’s Carnival Bock is another German-style beer, a helles bock, which is stronger (8.5 percent ABV) and more warming than the maibock style. Head brewer Tom Conklin says this is the annual recipe he brews for New Orleans. It’s only available in-house at the Biersch brewpub in the CBD. NOLA Brewing breaks all traditions with its hoppy red ale called Flambeau Red, named in honor of the traditional flambeaux torch bearers who escort some nighttime Carnival parades. First brewed in 2011, the beer can be found along the Uptown parade route at the Circle Bar and New Orleans Hamburger & Seafood Company, as well as on the Mid-City parade route at Theo’s and Holy Ground. These beers are found in many more places as well. — NORA McGUNNIGLE Email Nora McGunnigle at nora@nolabeerblog.com

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The Spanish wine import boom in the United States continues as more wine enthusiasts explore the country’s offerings. This bottling is a good example of a finely crafted, well-balanced entry-level wine. Almansa, located in southeastern Spain’s Albacete province, is one of the smallest outposts of the Castilla-La Mancha wine region. Viticulture has thrived there since the 16th century. Situated between the provinces of Valencia, Alicante and Murcia, and bordering Jumilla to the south, Almansa’s old vine vineyards are planted largely in limestone soil at 2,600 feet above sea level. A blend of 70 percent Garnacha tintorera (a hybrid developed by crossing garnacha with petit Bouschet) and 30 percent Monastrell (aka Mourvedre), the wine spent four months aging in French oak barrels before bottling. In the glass, there are concentrated aromas of ripe dark fruits, earth and hints of pepper and spice. On the palate, this dense, bold wine shows deep plum, black cherries, raspberries, espresso and oak notes with well-integrated tannins on the persistent finish. Drink now and over the next three to five years. For best results, decant 30 to 40 minutes to aerate. It pairs well with paella, grilled red meats, roasts, stews, pasta and meat sauce or sausages, grilled vegetables and firm cheeses. Buy it at: Pearl Wine Co., Sidney’s Wine Cellar and Acquistapace’s Covington Supermarket. Drink it at: Marti’s Restaurant, Toups’ Meatery, Cane & Table, Bellocq in Hotel Modern, R Bar and Nuvolari’s Ristorante in Mandeville. — BRENDA MAITLAND

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6 p.m. Tuesday Garden District Book Shop, The Rink, 2727 Prytania St., (504) 895-2266

www.gardendistrictbookshop.com Author Michael Murphy and contributors Sara Roahen and Poppy Tooker discuss New Orleans food culture.

322 Magazine St., (504) 522-7902

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Among the “giant cuts” of steak is a 40-ounce porterhouse aged 28 days and served Pittsburgh-style.

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www.citydiner.biz

A pizza-sized a la carte pancake measures 44 inches in circumference.

7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday Other Bar, 5039 Freret St.

www.facebook.com/otherbaronfreret There’s an open bar, light refreshments, Skee-Ball and a silent auction. All proceeds benefit Rethink. Admission $20.

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Wyndham Garden Hotel, 201 Baronne St., (504) 522-0083 3116 S. I-10 Service Road, Metairie, (504) 831-1030

Good Spirits NOLA: Happy Hour to benefit Rethink

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From BBQ to Braai

2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday Falstaff Beer Garden, 2600 Gravier St., (504) 262-0412

bbqtobraainola.eventbrite.com There’s South African food by chef Hugo Uys, wine and a DJ set by Xander Ferreira. All proceeds benefit New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity. Tickets $20.

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5030 Freret St., (504) 899-6883; 3336 Magazine St., (504) 324-2226 www.datdog.com

Anna’s White Trash Fries are loaded with chili, cheese, onions, jalapenos, guacamole, sour cream and tomatoes.

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Canada dry

“Who wants to watch curling sober? No one. I’ll tell you that right now.” — Scott Simms, a Canadian at the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi, Russia, as quoted in a Wall Street Journal story about the “driest Olympics in memory.” Russia passed a law banning alcohol in sporting arenas, leaving many visitors unhappy. In an interesting workaround, some Canadians brought a vending machine stocked with free Molson beer. The catch? It only operates with the swipe of a Canadian passport.

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AFRICAN Motherland Cafe — 1700 N. Galvez St., (504) 342-2996; www.facebook.com/ motherlandcafe — This family restaurant serves Senegalese and Gambian food, and vegetarian dishes are available. Thiebou djenne is a fish and rice stew, and boulettes are fried balls of fish. There also are house-made ginger drinks and wonjo, made with hibiscus. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

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American Sports Saloon — 1200 Decatur St., (504) 522-2410 — This sports bar serves burgers made with houseground patties, chicken wings, 12 beers on tap and more. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ Bayou Beer Garden — 326 N. Jefferson Davis Pwky., (504) 302-9357 — Head to Bayou Beer Garden for a 10-oz. Bayou burger served on a sesame bun. Disco fries are french fries topped with cheese and debris gravy. No reservations. Lunch and dinner, late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $ Down the Hatch — 1921 Sophie Wright Place, (504) 522-0909; www.downthehatchnola.com — The Texan burger features an Angus beef patty topped with grilled onions, smoked bacon, cheddar and a fried egg. The house-made veggie burger combines 15 vegetables and is served with sun-dried tomato pesto. Delivery available. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $ Jigger’s Bar & Grill — 1645 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 828-3555 — The sports bar serves sandwiches and bar noshing items. Half or fullround muffulettas are filled with Italian ham, Genoa salami, provolone cheese and house-made olive salad and served toasted. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $ Rendon Inn’s Dugout Sports Bar — 4501 Eve St., (504) 826-5605; www. therendoninn.com — The Boudreaux burger combines lean ground beef, hot sausage and applewood-smoked bacon on a ciabatta bun with cheese, onions and remoulade. Fresh cut fries are served with Parmesan cheese and a drizzle of truffle oil. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $ The Rivershack Tavern — 3449 River Road, (504) 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. $ Shamrock Bar & Grill — 4133 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 301-0938 — Shamrock serves an Angus rib-eye steak with a side item, burgers, shrimp or roast beef po-boys, grilled chicken, spinach and artichoke dip and more. No reservations. Dinner and late night daily. Credit cards. $

BARBECUE Boo Koo BBQ — 3701 Banks St., (504) 202-4741; www.bookoobbq.com — The Boo Koo burger is a ground brisket patty topped with pepper Jack cheese, boudin and sweet chile aioli. The Cajun banh mi fills a Vietnamese roll with hogshead cheese, smoked pulled pork, boudin, fresh jalapeno, cilantro, cucumber, carrot, pickled radish and sriracha sweet chile aioli. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat., late-night Fri.-Sat. Cash only. $ Hickory Prime BBQ — 6001 France Road, (757) 277-8507; www.hickoryprimebbq. com — Proprietors Billy Rhodes and Karen Martin have won several barbecue

competitions. They serve Texas-style brisket, smoked chicken, ribs and more. The pulled pork platter features pork cooked for 12 hours over hickory and white oak and it comes with two sides. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ Saucy’s — 4200 Magazine St., (504) 3012755; www.saucysnola.com — Saucy’s serves slow-smoked St. Louis-style pork ribs, pulled pork, brisket, smoked sausage and grilled chicken. The cochon blue is a sandwich of pulled pork, blue cheese and melted mozzerella on a bun. Reservations accepted. Lunch daily, dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

BURGERS Charcoal’s Gourmet Burger Bar — 2200 Magazine St., (504) 644-4311; www.charcoalgourmetburgerbar.com — This burger specialist’s patty options include beef, bison, shrimp and veggie. The House burger is dressed with cheddar, lettuce, onion, tomato, pickles, mayonnaise and mustard and served with house-made chips. The Cobb salad features romaine lettuce, grilled chicken, avocado, tomato, onion, applewood-smoked bacon, blue cheese, croutons and buttermilk ranch or honey-mustard dressing. No reservations. Lunch daily, dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ Cheeseburger Eddie’s — 4517 West Esplanade Ave., Metairie, (504) 455-5511; www.mredsno.com — This eatery serves a variety of specialty burgers, Mr. Ed’s fried chicken, sandwiches, poboys, salads, tacos, wings and shakes. Besides patty melts and chili-cheeseburgers, there also are seafood burgers featuring tuna, salmon or crabmeat. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.Sat. Credit cards. $

CAFE Antoine’s Annex — 513 Royal St., (504) 525-8045; www.antoines.com — The Annex is a coffee shop serving pastries, sandwiches, soups, salads and gelato. The Caprese panino combines fresh mozzarella, pesto, tomatoes and balsamic vinaigrette. The ham and honey-Dijon panino is topped with feta and watercress. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $ Breads on Oak — 8640 Oak St., Suite A, (504) 324-8271; www.breadsonoak.com — The bakery offers a range of breads, muffins, pastries and sweets. Pain au chocolat is a buttery, flakey croissant filled with dark chocolate, and a vegan version also is available. The breads include traditional, hand-shaped Parisian-style baguettes. No reservations. Breakfast Thu.-Sun., lunch Thu.-Sat. Credit cards. $ Cafe Freret — 7329 Freret St., (504) 861-7890; www.cafefreret.com — The cafe serves breakfast itemes like the Freret Egg Sandwich with scrambled eggs, cheese and bacon or sausage served on toasted white or wheat bread or an English muffin. Signature sandwiches include the Chef’s Voodoo Burger, muffuletta and Cuban po-boy. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Fri.-Wed., dinner Mon.-Wed., Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ Cafe NOMA — New Orleans Museum of Art, City Park, 1 Collins C. Diboll Circle,

CHINESE Five Happiness — 3511 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 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., (504) 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. $

COFFEE/DESSERT Angelo Brocato’s — 214 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 486-1465; www.angelobrocatoicecream.com — This sweet shop and serves its own gelato, spumoni, Italian ice, cannolis, fig cookies and other treats. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.Sun. Credit cards. $ Rue de la Course — 1140 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 861-4343; www.facebook. comruedelacourse — The coffeeshop offers a selection of bagels (plain, sesame, everything, honey whole wheat or cinnamon-raisin) from Artz Bagelz. The Downtown sandwich includes turkey, bacon, Swiss cheese, avocado, tomato, lettuce, sprouts and mayonnaise on a choice of bagel and comes with chips, potato salad or coleslaw. The Lakeview features chicken or tuna salad dressed with lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise on a bagel and comes with a side. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Cash only. $ Pinkberry — Citywide; www.pinkberry. com — Pinkberry offers frozen yogurt with an array of wet and dry topping choices including caramel, honey, fruit purees, various chocolates and nuts and more. There also are fresh fruit parfaits and green tea smoothies. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

CONTEMPORARY Bayona — 430 Dauphine St., (504) 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 Delachaise — 3442 St. Charles Ave., (504) 895-0858; www.thedelachaise.com — The bar offers an award-winning wine list and full restaurant menu. Mussels are steamed with Thai chili and lime leaf. Chicken mofongo features plantains stuffed with stewed chicken. No reserva-

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Huh! A Restaurant & Bar — 3401 N. Hullen St., Metairie, (504) 229-2484; www. huhrestaurant.com — This restaurant serves salads, sandwiches, burgers, entrees and sweet and savory crepes. The king cake crepes are available in plain and filled varieties topped with purple, green and gold icing and sugar. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat., and open Sundays during New Orleans Saints games. Credit cards. $$ Knuckleheads Eatery — 3535 Severn Ave., Suite 10, Metairie, (504) 888-5858; www.knuckleheadsnola.com — This casual eatery serves burgers, sandwiches, wraps, salads and bar noshes. Mulligan Mike’s all-Angus chuck burger is topped with grilled ham and Swiss or cheddar cheese and comes with fries and a pickle. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $ O’Henry’s Food & Spirits — 634 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 866-9741; 8859 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Kenner, (504) 461-9840; www.ohenrys.com — Complimentary peanuts are the calling card of these casual, family friendly restaurants. The menu includes burgers, steaks, ribs, pasta, fried seafood, salads and more. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ Somethin’ Else Cafe — 620 Conti St., 373-6439; www.somethingelsecafe.com — Combining Cajun flavors and comfort food, Somthin’ Else offers noshing items including shrimp baskets, boudin balls and alligator corn dogs. There are burgers, po-boys and sandwiches filled with everything from cochon de lait to a trio of melted cheeses on buttered thick toast. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, late-night Thu.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ Treasure Island Buffet — 5050 Williams Blvd., Kenner, (504) 443-8000; www. treasurechestcasino.com — The all-you-can-eat buffet includes New Orleans favorites including seafood, salad and dishes from a variety of national cuisines. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

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(504) 482-1264; www.cafenoma.com — The cafe serves roasted Gulf shrimp and vegetable salad dressed with Parmesan-white balsamic vinaigrette. Other options include chipotle-marinated portobello sliders and flatbread pizza topped with manchego, peppers and roasted garlic. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch Tue.-Sun., dinner Fri. Credit cards. $ Lakeview Brew Coffee Cafe — 5606 Canal Blvd., (504) 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. For breakfast, an omelet is filled with marinated mushrooms, bacon, spinach and goat cheese. Tuna salad or chicken salad avocado melts are topped with melted Monterey Jack and shredded Parmesan cheeses and served on a choice of bread. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily, dinner Mon.Sat., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $

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tions. Lunch Fri.-Sun., dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$ Ivy — 5015 Magazine St., (504) 8991330 — Chef Sue Zemanick offers a selection of small plates. Grilled lobster is served with arugula, roasted potatoes and corn. Warm snow crab claws come with truffle butter. No reservations. Dinner and late-night Mon.-Sat. Credit Cards. $$

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CREOLE

Antoine’s Restaurant — 713 St. Louis St., (504) 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. $$$ Cafe Gentilly — 5325 Franklin Ave., (504) 281-4220; www.facebook. com/cafegentilly —Crab cake Benedict is French bread topped with poached eggs, a hand-made crawfish sausage patty and hollandaise. Breakfast is available all day, and the creamed spinach, crawfish and Swiss cheese omelet can be served in a po-boy. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily, dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $ Ignatius Eatery — 3121 Magazine St., (504) 899-0242; www.ignatiuseatery.com — The menu includes classic Creole dishes such as red beans and rice, speckled trout meuniere and crawfish etouffee as well as sandwiches, salads and pasta. Crawfish Ignatius pasta features crawfish cream sauce with mushrooms, tomatoes, onion and bell peppers topped with grated Parmesan. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$ The Landing Restaurant — Crowne Plaza, 2829 Williams Blvd., Kenner, (504) 467-5611; www. neworleansairporthotel.com — The Landing serves Cajun and Creole dishes with many seafood options. Louisiana crab cakes are popular. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ Ma Momma’s House — 5741 Crowder Blvd., (504) 244-0021; www.mamommashouse.com — Traditional home-style Creole

Diners enjoy steaks at Chophouse (322 Magazine St., 504-522-7902 ; www.chophousenola.com). P H O T O BY C H ER Y L G ER B ER

dishes include red beans and rice, shrimp pasta, fried chicken, cornbread and more. Chicken and waffles includes a Belgian waffle and three or six fried chicken wings. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Thu.-Mon., dinner Thu.Sat. Credit cards. $$ Palace Cafe — 605 Canal St., (504) 523-1661; www.palacecafe.com — Palace Cafe serves creative Creole dishes. Crabmeat cheesecake is topped with Creole meuniere. Andouille-crusted fish is served with Crystal buerre blanc. For dessert, there’s white chocolate bread pudding. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sunday. Credit cards. $$$ Roux on Orleans — Bourbon Orleans, 717 Orleans Ave., (504) 571-4604; www.bourbonorleans. com — This restaurant offers contemporary Creole dishes including barbecue shrimp, redfish couvillion, gumbo and catfish and shrimp dishes. Reservations accepted. Breakfast daily, dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$ Saints & Sinners — 627 Bourbon St., (504) 528-9307; www. saintsandsinnersnola.com — Styled to reflect era of Storyville, the restaurant serves Creole and Cajun dishes, raw oysters, seafood, steaks, po-boys, burgers and more. The Politician’s Special features a trio of jambalaya, crawfish pie and a cup of gumbo. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$$ Tableau — 616 St. Peter St., (504) 934-3463; www.tableaufrenchquarter.com — Tableau’s updated Creole cuisine includes bacon-wrapped oysters en brochette served with roasted garlic butter and grilled Two Run Farm lamb chops served with New Orleans-style barbecue sauce. Balcony and courtyard dining available. Reservations resommended. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$ Willie Mae’s Scotch House — 2401 St. Ann St., (504) 822-9503 — This popular neighborhood restaurant is know for its wet-battered fried chicken. Green beans come with rice and gravy. There’s bread pud-

ding for dessert. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

DELI Kosher Cajun New York Deli & Grocery — 3519 Severn Ave., Metairie, (504) 888-2010; www. koshercajun.com — This New York-style deli specializes in sandwiches, including corned beef and pastrami that come straight from the Bronx. No reservations. Lunch Sun.-Thu., dinner Mon.-Thu. Credit cards. $ Mardi Gras Zone — 2706 Royal St., (504) 947-8787; www. mardigraszone.com — The 24-hour grocery store has a deli and wood-burning pizza oven. The deli serves po-boys, salads and hot entrees such as stuffed peppers, beef stroganoff and vegetable lasagna. Vegan pizzas also are available. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $ Martin Wine Cellar — 714 Elmeer Ave., Metairie , (504) 896-7350; www.martinwine.com — The wine emporium’s dinner menu includes pork rib chops served with house-made boudin stuffing, Tabasco pepper jelly demi-glaze and smothered greens. The Deli Deluxe sandwich features corned beef, pastrami, Swiss cheese, Russian dressing and Creole mustard on an onion roll. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily, early dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$ Qwik Chek Deli & Catering — 2018 Clearview Pkwy., Metairie, (504) 456-6362 — The menu includes gumbo, po-boys, pasta, salads and hot plate lunches. The hamburger po-boy can be dressed with lettuce, mayo and tomato on French bread. Shrimp Italiano features shrimp tossed with cream sauce and pasta. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

FRENCH Baie Rouge — 4128 Magazine St., (504) 304-3667; www.baierougenola.com — Shrimp and risotto Milanese features jumbo shrimp

OUT to EAT cooked with lemon over saffron risotto served with hericots verts. Pig Dip features pork debris, caramelized onions and garlic aioli on French bread with a side of smoked pork jus. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch daily, dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

GOURMET TO GO Breaux Mart — 315 E. Judge Perez, Chalmette, (504) 262-0750; 605 Lapalco Blvd., Gretna, 433-0333; 2904 Severn Ave., Metairie, (504) 885-5565; 9647 Jefferson Hwy., River Ridge, (504) 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

ITALIAN Amici Restaurant & Bar — 3218 Magazine St., (504) 300-1250; www. amicinola.com — Amici serves coal-fired pizza and Italian dishes. The broccoli rabe salsica Italiana pie is topped with marinara, mozzarella, sauteed bitter Italian greens and Italian sausage. Pasta carbonara features pancetta and green peas in white sauce. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$ Andrea’s Restaurant — 3100 N. 19th St., Metairie, (504) 834-8583; www.andreasrestaurant.com — Chef/owner Andrea Apuzzo’s specialties include speckled trout royale which is topped with lump crabmeat and lemon-cream sauce. Capelli D’Andrea combines house-made angel hair pasta and smoked salmon in light cream sauce. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$ Cafe Giovanni — 117 Decatur St., (504) 529-2154; www.cafegiovanni. com — Chef Duke LoCicero serves inventive Italian cuisine and Italian accented contemporary Louisiana cooking. Shrimp Dukie features Louisiana shrimp and a duck breast marinated in Cajun spices served with tasso-mushroom sauce. Belli Baci is the restaurant’s cocktail lounge. Reservations accepted. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

JAPANESE Asuka Sushi & Hibachi — 7912 Earhart Blvd., (504) 862-5555; www. asukaneworleans.com — Asuka serves sushi and grilled items from the hibachi. The Shaggy Dog roll features tempura-fried shrimp, snow crab and avocado topped with crabstick and eel sauce and spicy sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ Kakkoii Japanese Bistreaux — 7537 Maple St., (504) 570-6440; www.kakkoii-nola.com — Kakkoii offers traditional sushi, sashimi and Japanese cuisine as well as dishes with modern and local twists. Reservations accepted. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sun., late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ Kyoto — 4920 Prytania St., (504) 891-3644 — Kyoto’s sushi chefs prepare rolls, sashimi and salads. “Box” sushi is a favorite, with more than 25 rolls. Reservations recommended for parties of six or more. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ Mikimoto — 3301 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 488-1881; www.mikimotosushi.com — Sushi choices include new and old favorites, both raw and cooked. The South Carrollton roll includes tuna tataki, avocado and snow crab. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch Sun.-Fri., dinner daily. Delivery available. Credit cards. $$ Miyako Japanese Seafood & Steakhouse — 1403 St. Charles Ave., (504) 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. $$ Rock-N-Sake — 823 Fulton St., (504) 581-7253; www.rocknsake. com — Rock-n-Sake serves traditional Japanese cuisine with some creative twists. There’s a wide selection of sushi, sashimi and rolls or spicy gyoza soup, pan-fried soba noodles with chicken or seafood and teriyaki dishes. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch Fri., dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$ Yuki Izakaya — 525 Frenchmen St., (504) 943-1122; www.facebook. com/yukiizakaya — This Japanese tavern combines a selection of small plates, sake, shochu, live music and Japanese kitsch. Dishes include curries, housemade ramen soups, fried chicken and other specialties. Reservations accepted. Dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $

LATIN AMERICAN La Macarena Pupseria and Latin Cafe — 8120 Hampson St., (504) 862-5252; www.pupsasneworleans.com — This cafe serves Latin and Caribbean dishes, tapas and appetizers like guacamole and chips. Spanish garlic shrimp is served with refried black beans, saffron rice and tropical salad. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Mon. Cash only. $$

LOUISIANA CONTEMPORARY 7 On Fulton — 700 Fulton St., (504) 525-7555; www.7onfulton. com — New Orleans barbecue shrimp features a peppery butter sauce made with blonde ale. Oven-roasted lobster tail is topped with Louisiana crawfish and corn cream sauce and comes with fingerling potatoes and asparagus. Reservations accepted. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ Heritage Grill — 111 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Suite 150, Metairie, (504) 934-4900; www.heritagegrillmetairie.com — This power lunch spot offers dishes like duck and wild mushroom spring rolls with mirin-soy dipping sauce and pan-fried crab cakes with corn maque choux and sugar snap peas. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $$ Manning’s — 519 Fulton St., (504) 593-8118; www.harrahsneworleans.com — Named for former New Orleans Saints quarterback Archie Manning, this restaurant’s game plan sticks to Louisiana flavors. A cast iron skillet-fried filet is served with two-potato hash, fried onions and Southern Comfort pan sauce. The fish and chips feature black drum crusted in Zapp’s Crawtator crumbs served with Crystal beurre blanc. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$ Marti’s — 1041 Dumaine St., (504) 522-5478; www.martisnola. com — This brasserie serves traditional French and contemporary Louisiana cooking. The grande plateau fruits de mer features whole Maine lobster, chilled shrimp, marinated snow crab claws, oysters on the half shell and scallop ceviche. Grilled Texas quail is served with spaetzle, oyster mushrooms, corn and

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Schiro’s Indian Cafe — 2483 Royal St., (504) 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 vindaloo and 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., (504) 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. $$ Taj Mahal Indian Cuisine — 923-C Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 836-6859 — The traditional menu features lamb, chicken and seafood served in a variety of ways, including curries and tandoori. Vegetarian options are available. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

Maximo’s Italian Grill — 1117 Decatur St., (504) 586-8883; www. maximosgrill.com — Sit at the bar overlooking the open grill and watch chefs prepare dishes like the fish of the day pan-sauteed in habanero-infused olive oil and served with seasonal vegetables. Osso buco is a braised veal shank served with garlic, thyme and white wine demi-glace, herb-roasted Parmesan potatoes and grilled asparagus. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily, lunch Wed.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$ Mosca’s — 4137 Hwy. 90 W., Westwego, (504) 436-8950; www. moscasrestaurant.com — This family-style eatery has changed little since opening in 1946. Popular dishes include shrimp Mosca, chicken a la grande and baked oysters Mosca, made with breadcrumps and Italian seasonings. Reservations accepted. Dinner Tue.-Sat. Cash only. $$$ Red Gravy — 125 Camp St., (504) 561-8844; www.redgravycafe.com — The cafe serves rustic Italian fare. Pork bracciole features pork loin stuffed with cheese, currants and pignoli nuts that is braised slowly in tomato sauce and served over house-made pappardelle. Reservations accepted. Breakfast Mon. & Wed.-Fri., lunch Wed.-Mon., dinner Thu.-Sat., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$ Vincent’s Italian Cuisine — 4411 Chastant St., Metairie, (504) 8852984; 7839 St. Charles Ave., (504) 866-9313; www.vincentsitaliancuisine.com — Try house specialties like veal- and spinach-stuffed canneloni. Bracialoni is baked veal stuffed with artichoke hearts, bacon, garlic and Parmesan cheese and topped with red sauce. Reservations accepted. Chastant Street: lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. St. Charles Avenue: lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

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Pommery mustard sauce. Reservations accepted. Dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$$ Ralph’s On The Park — 900 City Park Ave., (504) 488-1000; www. ralphsonthepark.com — Popular dishes include turtle soup finished with sherry, grilled lamb spare ribs and barbecue Gulf shrimp. Tuna two ways includes tuna tartare, seared pepper tuna, avocado and wasabi cream. Reservations recommended. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$ Restaurant R’evolution — 777 Bienville St., (504) 553-2277; www. revolutionnola.com — Chefs John Folse and Rick Tramanto present a creative take on Creole dishes as well as offering caviar tastings, house-made salumi, pasta dishes and more. “Death by Gumbo” is an andouille- and oyster-stuffed quail with a roux-based gumbo poured on top tableside. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$ Sainte Marie — 930 Poydras St., Suite 101, (504) 304-6988; www. saintemarienola.com — Barbecue jerk shrimp are served with coconut rice and mango chow chow. Sam’s Yak A Mein combines braised beef, chicken, shrimp, egg noodles and a soft-boiled egg. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ Tivoli & Lee —The Hotel Modern, 2 Lee Circle, (504) 962-0909; www. tivoliandlee.com — The restaurant offers a modern take on Southern cuisine in a small plate format, with dishes ranging from andouille potato tots to fried oysters. The pied du cochon is served with braised Covey Rise Farms collard greens, bacon and pickled Anaheim peppers. Half a roasted chicken comes with dirty spaetzle, sweet tea glaze and greens. Reservations accepted. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$ Tomas Bistro — 755 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 527-0942 — Tomas serves dishes such as bouillabaisse New Orleans, filled with saffron shrimp, mussels, oysters, Gulf fish, crawfish and pesto aioli croutons. Crispy fried wild catfish is served over stone-ground grits with Cajun tasso. No reservations. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ Tommy’s Wine Bar — 752 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 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. $$

MEDITERRANEAN/ MIDDLE EASTERN

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Attiki Bar & Grill — 230 Decatur St., (504) 587-3756 — This restaurant and hookah bar serves an array of Mediterranean dishes. Tomato Buffala features baked tomatoes and mozzarella topped with basil and olive oil. Grilled filet mignon is topped with creamy mushroom sauce and served with two sides. Reservations accepted. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$ Pyramids Cafe — 3151 Calhoun St., (504) 861-9602 — Diners will find Mediterranean cuisine featuring such favorites as sharwarma prepared on a rotisserie. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

MEXICAN & SOUTHWESTERN Casa Borrega — 1719 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 427-0654; www. facebook.com/casaborrega — The barroom and cantina is decorated with folk art, and there’s seating in the back courtyard. Chicken enchiladas are served with mole, rice and beans. Pozole de puerco is Mexican hominy soup featuring pork in spicy red broth with radish, cabbage and avocado and tostadas on the side. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Wed.-Sun., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$ Juan’s Flying Burrito — 2018 Magazine St., (504) 486-9950; 4724 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 569-0000; www.juansflyingburrito.com — Juan’s serves tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, salads and more. Roasted pork tacos are topped with spicy slaw. Vegetarian Mardi Gras Indian tacos feature roasted corn, beans, cheese and spicy slaw on corn tortillas. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $ Lucy’s Retired Surfers’ Bar & Restaurant — 701 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 523-8995; www.lucysretiredsurders.com — This surf shack serves California-Mexican cuisine and the bar has a menu of tropical cocktails. Todo Santos fish tacos feature grilled or fried mahi mahi in corn or flour tortillas topped with shredded cabbage and shrimp sauce, and are served with rice and beans. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily, late night Thu.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

MUSIC AND FOOD Bombay Club — 830 Conti St., (504) 586-0972; www.thebombayclub. com — This elegant French Quarter hideaway is styled like an English manor and is known for its martini menu. Louisiana crab and roasted Creole tomato fondue is finished with manchego cheese, scallions and grilled crostini. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$ The Columns — 3811 St. Charles Ave., (504) 899-9308; www.thecolumns.com — There’s live music in the Victorian Lounge at the Columns. The menu offers such Creole favorites as gumbo and crab cakes and there are cheese plates as well. Reservations accepted. Breakfast daily, lunch Fri.-Sat., dinner Mon.-Thu., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$ Gazebo Cafe — 1018 Decatur St., (504) 525-8899; www.gazebocafenola.com — The Gazebo features a mix of Cajun and Creole dishes and ice cream daquiris. The New Orleans sampler rounds up jambalaya, red beans and rice and gumbo. Other options include salads, seafood po-boys and burgers. No reservations. Lunch and early dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ House of Blues — 225 Decatur St., 310-4999; www.hob.com/neworleans — Try the pan-seared Voodoo Shrimp with rosemary cornbread. The buffet-style gospel brunch features local and regional groups. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$ Little Gem Saloon — 445 S. Rampart St., (504) 267-4863; www. littlegemsaloon.com — Little Gem offers creative contemporary and Creole dishes and live jazz. Louisiana black drum is topped with jumbo lump crabmeat and

served with spinach, black-eyed peas and sherry cream. Rabbit and cauliflower gratin is served with apple-cabbage preserves. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$ The Market Cafe — 1000 Decatur St., (504) 527-5000; www.marketcafenola.com — Dine indoors or out on seafood either fried for platters or po-boys or highlighted in dishes such as crawfish pie, crawfish etouffee or shrimp Creole. Sandwich options include muffulettas, Philly steaks on poboy bread and gyros in pita bread. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ Siberia — 2227 St. Claude Ave., (504) 265-8855; www.siberianola. com — The Russki Reuben features corned beef, Swiss cheese, kapusta (spicy cabbage) and Russian dressing on grilled rye bread. Potato and cheese pierogies are served with fried onions and sour cream. No reservations. Dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

NEIGHBORHOOD Cafe B — 2700 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 934-4700; www. cafeb.com — This cafe serves an elevated take on the dishes commonly found in neighborhood restaurants. Grilled redfish is served with confit of wild mushrooms, spaghetti squash, charred Vidalia onion and aged balsamic vinegar. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$ Joey K’s — 3001 Magazine St., (504) 891-0997; www.joeyksrestaurant.com — This casual eatery serves fried seafood platters, salads, sandwiches and Creole favorites such as red beans and rice. Daily specials include braised lamb shank, lima beans with a ham hock and chicken fried steak served with macaroni and cheese. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ Katie’s Restaurant — 3701 Iberville St., (504) 488-6582; www. katiesinmidcity.com — Favorites at this Mid-City restaurant include the Cajun Cuban with roasted pork, grilled ham, cheese and pickles pressed on buttered bread. The Boudreaux pizza is topped with cochon de lait, spinach, red onions, roasted garlic, scallions and olive oil. There also are salads, burgers and Italian dishes. No reservations. Lunch daily, Dinner Tue.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$

PAN ASIAN Lucky Rooster — 515 Baronne St., (504) 529-5825; www.luckyroosternola.com — The menu features a mix of Vietnamese, Korean, Chinese and Japanese dishes. Korean-style fried chicken is served with chili-garlic sauce and kimchi slaw. Lucky Rooster soup comes with five-spice chicken, wokseared vegetables and crunchy wontons. The bar offers creative cocktails and house-made sodas. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

PIZZA Marks Twain’s Pizza Landing — 2035 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 832-8032; www.marktwainspizza.com — Disembark at Mark Twain’s for salads, po-boys

OUT to EAT and pies like the Italian pizza with salami, tomato, artichoke, sausage and basil. No reservations. Lunch Tue.-Sat., dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $ Mellow Mushroom — 1645 Hwy. 190, Covington, (985) 327-5407; 3131 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 644-4155; 8827 Oak St., (504) 345-8229; www.mellowmushroom. com — The Holy Shiitake pie tops an olive oil and garlic brushed crust with shiitake, button and portobello mushrooms, carmelized onions, mozzarella, montamore and Parmesan cheeses and black truffle oil. The Enlightened Spinach salad is topped with dried cherries, apples, candied pecans and feta cheese. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ Slice Pizzeria — 1513 St. Charles Ave., (504) 525-7437; 5538 Magazine St., (504) 897-4800; www.slicepizzeria.com — Slice serves pizza by the pie or slice, plus salads, pasta and more. The Sportsman’s Paradise pie is topped with Gulf shrimp, andouille, corn, diced tomatoes and caramelized onions. Full bar available. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $ Theo’s Neighborhood Pizza — 4218 Magazine St., (504) 894-8554; 4024 Canal St., (504) 302-1133; www. theospizza.com — There is a wide variety of specialty pies and diners can build their own from the selection of more than two-dozen toppings. The menu also includes salads and sandwiches. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $ Wit’s Inn — 141 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 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. $

Bear’s Poboys at Gennaros — 3206 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 833-9226 — The roast beef po-boy features beef slow-cooked in house, sliced thin, soaked in gravy and dressed with lettuce, tomato, pickles and mayo on toasted Leidenheimer bread. The 10-ounce Bear burger is topped with roast beef debris, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles and mayo on a toasted brioche seeded bun and served with fries or loaded potato salad. No reservations. Lunch daily, dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $ Killer Poboys — 811 Conti St., (504) 252-6745; www.killerpoboys.com — At the back of Erin Rose, Killer Poboys offers a short and constantly changing menu of po-boys. The Dark and Stormy features pork shoulder slowly braised with ginger and Old New Orleans Spiced Rum and is dressed with house-made garlic mayo and lime cabbage. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Wed.-Sun. Cash only. $ Magazine Po-Boy Shop — 2368 Magazine St., (504) 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. $ Wilma’s Cheesesteaks — 801 Poland Ave., (504) 304-5411; www. jugheadsneworleans.com — Wilma’s specializes in cheese

SEAFOOD Acme Oyster House — 724 Iberville St., (504) 522-5973; 1202 N. Hwy. 190, Covington, (985) 246-6155; 3000 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 309-4056; www.acmeoyster. com — The original Acme Oyster House in the French Quarter has served raw oysters for more than a century. The full menu includes char-grilled oysters, cooked seafood dishes and New Orleans staples. The Peace Maker po-boy combines fried shrimp and oysters. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ Bourbon House — 144 Bourbon St., (504) 522-0111; www.bourbonhouse. com — Bourbon House serves seafood dishes including New Orleans barbecue shrimp, redfish cooked with the skin on, oysters from the raw bar and more. Large picture windows offer views of Bourbon Street, and the bar is stocked with a large selection of bourbons. Reservations accepted. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$ Chad’s Bistro — 3216 W. Esplanade Ave., Metairie, (504) 838-9935; www.chadsbistro.com — The seafood Napoleon features fried eggplant medallions topped with crabmeat on a bed of angel hair pasta topped with shrimp au gratin sauce. The seafood boat is a bread loaf filled with fried shrimp, oysters and catfish and stuffed shimp. Reservations accepted. Lunch Sun.-Fri. dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ Galley Seafood Restaurant — 2535 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 832-0955 — Galley serves Creole and Italian dishes. Blackened redfish is served with shrimp and lump crabmeat sauce, vegetables and new potatoes. Galley’s popular soft-shell crab po-boy is the same one served at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ Grand Isle — 575 Convention Center Blvd., (504) 520-8530; www. grandislerestaurant.com — The Isle sampler, available as a half or full dozen, is a combination of three varieties of stuffed oysters: tasso, Havarti and jalapeno; house-made bacon, white cheddar and caramelized onions. The baked Gulf fish is topped with compound chili butter and served with local seasonal vegetables and herb-roasted potatoes. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ Mr. Ed’s Seafood & Italian Restaurant — 910 West Esplanade Ave., Kenner, (504) 463-3030; 1001 Live Oak St., Metairie, (504) 8380022; www.mredsno.com — The menu includes seafood, Italian dishes, fried chicken, po-boys, salads and daily specials. Eggplant casserole is stuffed with shrimp and crabmeat. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ Red Fish Grill — 115 Bourbon St., (504) 598-1200; www.redfishgrill.com — Seafood favorites include hickory-grilled redfish, pecan-crusted catfish, alligator sausage and seafood gumbo. Barbecue oysters are flash fried,

tossed in Crystal barbecue sauce and served with blue cheese dressing. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

STEAKHOUSE

Austin’s Seafood and Steakhouse — 5101 West Esplanade Ave., Metairie, (504) 888-5533; www.austinsno.com — Austin’s serves prime steaks, chops and seafood. Veal Austin features paneed veal topped with Swiss chard, bacon, mushrooms, asparagus, crabmeat and brabant potatoes on the side. Reservations recommended. Dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$ Dickie Brennan’s Steakhouse — 716 Iberville St., (504) 522-2467; www.dickiebrennansrestaurant. com — The house filet mignon is served atop creamed spinach with masa-fried oysters and Pontalba potatoes. Popular starters include the jumbo lump crabcake made with aioli. Reservations recommended. Lunch Friday, dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

TAPAS/SPANISH

Mimi’s in the Marigny — 2601 Royal St., (504) 872-9868 — The decadant Mushroom Manchego Toast is a favorite here. Hot and cold tapas dishes range from grilled marinated artichokes to calamari. Reservations accepted for large parties. Dinner and latenight Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $ Vega Tapas Cafe — 2051 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 836-2007; www.vegatapascafe.com — Paella de la Vega combines shrimp, mussels, chorizo, calamari, scallops, chicken and vegetables in saffron rice. Pollo en papel features chicken, mushrooms, leeks and feta in phyllo pastry. Reservations accepted. Dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

VIETNAMESE

Doson Noodle House —135 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 309-7283 — Traditional Vietnamese pho with pork and beef highlights the menu. The vegetarian hot pot comes with mixed vegetables, tofu and vermicelli rice noodles. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $$ Lin’s — 3715 Westbank Expressway, (504) 340-0178; www.linsmenu.com —The menu includes Chinese, Vietnamese and Thai dishes. Vietnamese “Shakin’” beef features beef tips and onions served with rice. Singapore-style vermicelli is a stir fry of noodles, shrimp, pork, bean sprouts, carrots and bamboo shoots. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Wed.-Mon. Credit cards. $$ Pho Tau Bay Restaurant — 113 Westbank Expwy., Suite C, Gretna, (504) 368-9846 — You’ll find classic Vietnamese beef broth and noodle soups, vermicelli dishes, seafood soups, shrimp spring rolls and more. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner Mon.Wed. & Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $ Rolls-N-Bowls — 605 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 309-0519; www.facebook.com/rolls-nbowlsnola — This casual Vietnamese eatery serves spring rolls, pho, rice and vermicelli bowls, banh mi, stir fry entrees and bubble tea. The vermicelli bowl features noodles over lettuce, cucumber and carrots; shrimp are optional. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

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steaks on toasted Dong Phuong bread. The regular cheese steak features thin-sliced rib-eye, sauteed mushrooms, onions, peppers and garlic and melted provolone and mozzarella. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and latenight daily. Credit cards. $

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Alt-krewe invasion

2014’s Carnival krewes comes in all shapes and sizes, from Godzilla dog to alligator robot By Shelby Hartman

arnival pageantry — from massive floats to ornate costumed royalty — formally begins this week with the krewes of Oshun and Cleopatra rolling Uptown. But smaller, dedicated DIY krewes are taking to the streets to give the Carnival season a more offbeat toast — maybe with a glass poured by masquerading wine worshippers. Here is a preview of this week’s alt-krewe lineup.

KREWE OF CORK

3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21 Royal Street between St. Peter and Toulouse streets www.kreweofcork.com

INTERGALACTIC KREWE OF CHEWBACCHUS

8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22 St. Ferdinand and N. Peters streets www.chewbacchus.org

The Star Wars- and science-fiction-themed Intergalactic Krewe of Chewbacchus modeled this year’s parade after its namesake’s ultimate rival: Star Trek. “The Wrath of Khan-ival,” a play on the second Star Trek film The Wrath of Khan, has all sorts of galactic plans ready for launch. Bar Ship Enterprise, modeled after the Starship Enterprise, is a fully mobile bar stocked with “photon torpedo Jell-O shots,” “Jim Beam me up shots” from an enormous glowing vat,

KREWE OF ’TIT REX PARADE

5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22 St. Roch Avenue and N. Robertson Street www.titrexparade.com

Bigger isn’t always better. At least that’s the idea behind Krewe of ’tit Rex. The krewe parades with itty-bitty floats as intricate as its well-known counterparts, but a fraction of the size. “We got the idea, because a lot of people from New Orleans had to make little floats out of shoeboxes as kids,” says ‘tit Rex President Jeremy Yuslum. “They get really excited when they come to the parade.” The U.S. Constitution inspires this year’s theme “We The People.” About 30 floats will roll in front of St. Roch Tavern (1200 St. Roch Ave.) in Bywater. Among them will be “Me The People,” a mockery of modern narcissism covered in miniature selfies and iPhones, and “We The Peeple,” a celebration of marshmallow Peeps. For throws, the krewe made miniature beads, bead bags, purses and dolls. The parade makes its way to the AllWays Lounge (2240 St. Claude Ave.) for the Ping Pong Ball. At the bash, the floats will be presented onstage in the “Gallery of Smalls” and MC Sweet Tea will perform. Tickets $10

MYSTIC KREWE OF BARKUS

2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23 Louis Armstrong Park, N. Rampart Street and Orleans Avenue www.barkus.org

The Death Star Steppers perform with the Intergalactic Krewe of Chewbacchus. P H O T O BY F L I C K R U S ER DJ EO | K RE W E O F C H E W B AC C H U S

“We are convinced that once dogs become royal dogs — you can laugh at us — but they will never be the same,” says Mystic Krewe of Barkus spokeswoman Catherine Olivier. The krewe’s heavily pampered canine king and queen begin their weekend at the Windsor Court Hotel (300 Gravier St.), where there’s a cocktail “pawty” in their honor, and they get a room for the night. Before the parade, the royal dogs lunch at Galatoire’s. More than 1,200 dogs take over the French Quarter for the march — this year’s Godzilla theme is “Barkus Licks the Crescent City.” As in past years, Olivier expects big groups of the same breed to show up in style together. “It’s pretty amazing when you see a whole bunch of greyhounds or Great Danes,” she says. Each pooch must register ahead of time. The krewe recommends owners sign up online or show up early Sunday morning. The parade will end at Louis Armstrong Park, where there will be drinks, live music and plenty of space for playing. Registration and party begin at 10:30 a.m. Membership is $40-$50 for one dog and escort.

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“You bring the wine, you eat the food, you have some fun,” says Krewe of Cork King for Life Patrick van Hoorebeek. “It’s as simple as that.” This year, the wine-inspired krewe has 70 cases of sauvignon blanc, merlot and more for the celebration. They’ll toast to port, the sweet red from Portugal. Vintner George Sandeman from Sandeman Vineyards is grand marshal. He’ll parade as his vineyard’s mascot “The Don,” a mysterious Spanish caballero in a cape and wide-brimmed black hat. Other krewe members, as in past years, are getting crafty with throws made from recycled wine bottles. “Some people will dress with wine labels, others with corks … everything is related to wine,” Hoorebeek says. Former grand marshals include vintners Clovis Taittinger, Robert Mondavi Jr. and Kathy Benziger. Devotees come from California, Champagne, France, and beyond for this three-day marathon that begins with a port dinner on Wednesday night at the JW Marriott (614 Canal St.) and ends at the Libation Ball at the Royal Sonesta (300 Bourbon St.) after the parade. The after-party includes a buffet, live music and bottomless pours of eight wines. Tickets are $75.

and a keg of bright blue Romulan ale. “We don’t call them floats, we call them contraptions,” says Space Commander and head of the krewe Ryan Ballard. He’ll be at the front of the crowd in a lunar party rover. “It’s basically an exact copy of the Apollo 17, but with crazy disco lights, an amazing sound system, projectors and air raid sirens,” he says. “It’s kind of the coolest thing I’ve ever built.” A parade highlight is the “The Mecca-Gator,” a giant robotic alligator that breathes fire (pending city approval) and stomps on a miniature New Orleans. The 750-member krewe will land at The Trash Palace (2121 Chartres St.) for a bacchanal complete with four bands and a laser show. Tickets are $15, or $10 for those in costume.

Curtain CALL

BY JEANIE RIES S

The Foundation for Entertainment, Development and Education announces nominees for the Big Easy Theater Awards.

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Lifetime Achievement Award honoree Adella Gautier. P H O T O B Y G U S B EN N E T T

he Foundation for Entertainment, Development and Education (FEDE) has announced nominees for theater performances in 2013 and will reveal the winners at the 26th Annual Big Easy Theater Awards Monday, March 24, at Harrah’s New Orleans. The awards recognize outstanding performances in musicals, dramas and comedies. Other special recognitions include The Lifetime Achievement Award, which is presented to Adella Gautier, a native New Orleans actor, storyteller, arts educator and arts administrator. Gautier has worked with dozens of local theater companies and is known for her role as Adella Adella the Storyteller, a onewoman show that engages audiences of all ages with animated stories drawn from African, European and Caribbean folklore. Gary Rucker and Kelly Fouchi will be presented with the award for Entertainers of the Year. As artistic and managing directors of the new Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts, the duo has produced 16 shows this past year, an ambitious set of productions that’s kept the theater busy nearly every weekend. The Canal Street Development Corporation will receive the Business Recognition Award for its work in helping to bring back the Saenger Theatre. The theater award nominees are scattered across 25 theater companies and range from smaller independent productions to bigger ones. The NOLA Project, Southern Rep, Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts and Tulane’s Summer Lyric all were nominated in multiple categories. The awards show is presented by Gambit and hosted by two theater talents in their own rights: Leslie Castay, a Broadway veteran nominated for her performance in Southern Rep’s Next To Normal, and Ian Hoch, who won the Big Easy Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama for the 2012 production of Balm in Gilead. Tickets are $100 before March 4, $125 general admission and $150 VIP. Tickets include a buffet dinner and an open bar. For more information or reservations, call Jon Broder at 504 483-3129.

Anthony Bean Community Theater will receive a special recognition award for completion of August Wilson’s The Pittsburgh Cycle. Donald Lewis, Wilbert Williams, Charles Bosworth, Coti Gayles, Adella Gautier and Harold Evans, from the 2006 production of Joe Turner’s Come and Gone.

Rivertown’s Spamalot is nominated for eight awards including Best Musical, Best Supporting Actor in a Musical for Gary Rucker and Best Actor in a Musical for Mike Harkins.

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LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Adella Gautier

ENTERTAINERS OF THE YEAR Kelly Fouchi and Gary Rucker, Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts

BUSINESS RECOGNITION AWARD

PHOTO BY JOHN B. BARROIS

BEST MUSICAL Avenue Q, Jefferson Performing Arts Society Evil Dead: The Musical, See ’Em On Stage: A Production Company

Michael Cooper 33 Variations, Southern Rep

BEST DRAMA

Stephen Eckert Equus, Promethean Theatre Company

Equus, Promethean Theatre Company A Truckload of Ink, The NOLA Project

BEST COMEDY The Adventures of Butt Boy & Tigger, The Elm Theatre Noises Off, Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts Oregon Trail, The NOLA Project Venus In Fur, Southern Rep

BEST DIRECTOR OF A MUSICAL Christopher Bentivegna Evil Dead: The Musical, See ’Em On Stage: A Production Company

PHOTO BY JOSE L. GARCIA II

Blake Coheley Next To Normal, Southern Rep “Uncle” Wayne Daigrepont Avenue Q, Jefferson Performing Arts Society

Francesca McKenzie Clybourne Park, Cripple Creek Theatre Co.

BEST DIRECTOR OF A COMEDY A.J. Allegra Oregon Trail, The NOLA Project Joseph Furnari The Adventures of Butt Boy & Tigger, The Elm Theatre Aimee Hayes Venus In Fur, Southern Rep David Hoover Noises Off, Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts

BEST CHOREOGRAPHY Kelly Fouchi and Heidi Malnar Spamalot, Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts Jeffrey Gunshol Pride & Prejudice, Southern Rep Diane Lala La Cage aux Folles, Summer Lyric Theatre at Tulane University

Alan Payne Avenue Q, Jefferson Performing Arts Society C. Leonard Raybon La Cage aux Folles, Summer Lyric Theatre at Tulane University Natalie True Evil Dead: The Musical, See ’Em On Stage: A Production Company Jefferson Turner Next To Normal, Southern Rep

BEST SET DESIGN

Broadway actor Michael Cerveris will serve as Honorary Theater Chairman. P H O T O B Y G I N O D O M EN I C O

Christopher Polson 33 Variations, Southern Rep Eric Porter Noises Off, Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts David Raphel and Eric Porter with Michelle deMontluzin Spamalot, Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts Emily Ross A Truckload Of Ink, The NOLA Project

BEST LIGHTING DESIGN Leah Farrelly Equus, Promethean Theatre Company Joan Long 33 Variations, Southern Rep Evan Spigelman Nocturnes, I-III, Skin Horse Theater

Pam Roberts, Nick Slie and Lisa Shattuck in Mondo Bizarro’s Cry You One, nominated for Best Original Work (Devised).

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Clybourne Park, Cripple Creek Theatre Co.

Andrea Watson is nominated for Best Supporting Actress in a comedy for her portrayal of Sharla in Killer Joe.

BEST MUSICAL DIRECTOR

Spamalot, Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts

HONORARY CHAIRPERSON

Anthony Bean Community Theater

BEST DIRECTOR OF A DRAMA

Next To Normal, Southern Rep

33 Variations, Southern Rep

SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARD

Danielle Scheib and Heidi Malnar 42nd Street , Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts

Beau Bratcher A Truckload of Ink, The NOLA Project

Canal Street Development Corporation

Michael Cerveris

Gary Rucker Spamalot, Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts

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Daniel Zimmer Next To Normal, Southern Rep

BEST COSTUME DESIGN Cecile Casey Covert 33 Variations, Southern Rep Linda Fried 42nd Street, Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts Shauna Leone Much Ado About Nothing, The NOLA Project Laura Sirkin-Brown and Marcus Brown Equus, Promethean Theatre Company

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A MUSICAL Katie Coplen-Bourg Avenue Q, Jefferson Performing Arts Society Janie Heck Spamalot, Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts

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Madison Kerth Next To Normal, Southern Rep

Allee Peck 42nd Street, Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A MUSICAL Robert Facio Avenue Q, Jefferson Performing Arts Society Marc Fouchi Spamalot, Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts Clint Johnson Next To Normal, Southern Rep Gary Rucker Spamalot, Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts

BEST ACTRESS IN A MUSICAL Elizabeth Argus A Little Night Music, Summer Lyric Theatre at Tulane University Leslie Castay Next To Normal, Southern Rep

Lara Grice Annie, Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts

Kathlyn Tarwater Much Ado About Nothing, The NOLA Project

Katie Howe Kiss Me, Kate, Summer Lyric Theatre at Tulane University

BEST ACTOR IN A COMEDY

BEST ACTOR IN A MUSICAL Bob Edes, Jr. La Cage aux Folles, Summer Lyric Theatre at Tulane University Robert Facio Evil Dead: The Musical, See ’Em On Stage: A Production Company

Jake Bartush Chesapeake, Second Star Performance Collective Todd d’Amour Venus In Fur, Southern Rep Ricky Graham Harvey, Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts Chris Marroy The Adventures of Butt Boy & Tigger, The Elm Theatre

Mike Harkins Spamalot, Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A DRAMA

Richard Hutton Next To Normal, Southern Rep

Leslie Castay A Truckload of Ink, The NOLA Project

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A COMEDY

Liann Pattison 33 Variations, Southern Rep

Tracey E. Collins Noises Off, Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts

Mary Pauley Clybourne Park, Cripple Creek Theatre Co.

Lucy Faust Killer Joe, Jonathan Mares Productions

Carol Sutton Mold, Southern Rep

Yvette Hargis Hell’s Belles, Running With Scissors Andrea Watson Killer Joe, Jonathan Mares Productions

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A COMEDY Martin Bradford The Motherfucker With the Hat, *NU* Theatre Troupe Keith Claverie Oregon Trail, The NOLA Project Armando Leduc The Motherfucker With the Hat, *NU* Theatre Troupe Jimmy Murphy Noises Off, Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts

BEST ACTRESS IN A COMEDY Ashley Ricord Santos Pride & Prejudice, Southern Rep Veronica Russell Venus In Fur, Southern Rep Janet Shea Driving Miss Daisy, Jefferson Performing Arts Society

Entertainers of the Year Gary Rucker and Kelly Fouchi of Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts. PHOTO BY RUSTY COSTANZA

Casey Groves received a Best Actor in a Drama nomination for his portrayal of Vince Lombardi in the play Lombardi. P H O T O B Y F R A N K AY M A M I

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A DRAMA Bob Edes, Jr. A Truckload of Ink, The NOLA Project David Hoover A Truckload of Ink, The NOLA Project Randy Maggiore Mold, Southern Rep Matt Standley A Truckload of Ink, The NOLA Project

BEST ACTRESS IN A DRAMA Kerry Cahill Mold, Southern Rep Maggie Eldred 33 Variations, Southern Rep Monica R. Harris The Mountaintop, Anthony Bean Community Theater Mary Pauley Long Days Journey Into Night, Four Humours Theater/ Promethean Theatre

BEST ACTOR IN A DRAMA A.J. Allegra A Truckload of Ink, The NOLA Project

Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy nominee Keith Claverie in The NOLA Project’s Oregon Trail, nominated for Best Original Work (Scripted). PHOTO BY LIZ GORE

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Ricky Graham is nominated for Best Actor in a Comedy for his role in Rivertown’s Harvey.

Evil Dead: The Musical is nominated for five awards including Best Musical and Best Actor in a Musical for Robert Facio, pictured here with Tiffany Michaela Jones.

Casey Groves Lombardi, Le Petit Theatre du Vieux Carre

BEST ORIGINAL WORK OF THEATER, Scripted Mold John Biguenet, Southern Rep Oregon Trail A.J. Allegra, The NOLA Project Seelos: Doctor of Souls Casey Groves, Inner Compass Theater A Truckload of Ink Jim Fitzmorris, The NOLA Project

BEST ORIGINAL WORK OF THEATER, Devised Cry You One, ArtSpot Productions Hell’s Belles, Running With Scissors Lockdown, Junebug Productions

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Nocturnes, I-III, Skin Horse Theater

BEST UNIVERSITY PRODUCTION Dreamgirls Troy R. Poplous, Dillard University Orestes 2.0 Timothy O’Neal, University of New Orleans Patient A C. Patrick Gendusa, Loyola University Yentl Dmitry Troyanovsky, Tulane University

BEST CABARET ’33, A Kabaret Bremner Duthie Miss Gulch Returns Running With Scissors Songs of Hal David Wanda Rouzan and Leah Chase Twice Upon a Mattress: Will My Prince Ever Come Jeffery Roberson aka Varla Jean Merman

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Jesse Friedman Equus, Promethean Theatre Company

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Bob Edes, Jr. Equus, Promethean Theatre Company

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CIGARETTES Old Opera House — Chicken on the Bone, 7:30

Old Point Bar — Lucas Davenport Show, 8 One Eyed Jacks — White Denim, The Districts, 10 Recovery Room Bar & Grill — Oscar & the Bluescats, 8:30 Roosevelt Hotel — Robin Barnes, 5:30

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TUESDAY 18 Blue Nile — Steve Marquette, Brad Walker, Jesse Morrow, Marvellous Benetton & Jeff Albert, 10 Bombay Club — Lucas Davenport, 7 Bullet’s Sports Bar — Kermit Ruffins & the Barbecue Swingers, 7:30

Yuki Izakaya — Alex McMurray, 8

WEDNESDAY 19 Apple Barrel — Barbarella Blue, 5:30 Banks Street Bar — Major Bacon, 10 Blue Nile — Resurrekt feat. Jose Mata Caleb & G Brown, 10

Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — Tom Hook & Wendell Brunious, 9:30

Casa Borrega — Sasha Masakowski & Jenna McSwain, 6:30

Dragon’s Den — Divergent Rhythms feat. The Real Steven, 10

The Civic Theatre — Dr. Dog, Saint Rich, 8

Circle Bar — Withering Light, 10 Columns Hotel — John Rankin, 8 Crescent City Brewhouse — New Orleans Streetbeat, 6

Gasa Gasa — Progression hosted by Sasha Masakowski, 8 Hangar 13 — Beat Summit, 9 Hi-Ho Lounge — 21st Century Brass Band, Most Wanted Brass Band, 9 Little Gem Saloon — Charlie Miller, 5 The Maison — Gregory Agid, 6; The Billionaires, 9 Maple Leaf Bar — Rebirth Brass Band, 11 Old Opera House — Chicken on the Bone, 7:30 Preservation Hall — Preservation Hall-Stars feat. Shannon Powell, 8

Columns Hotel — Andy Rogers, 8 Crescent City Brewhouse — New Orleans Streetbeat, 6 Davenport Lounge — Jeremy Davenport, 5:30 d.b.a. — Tin Men, 7; Walter “Wolfman” Washington & the Roadmasters, 10 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — Meghan Stewart’s Too Darn Hot, 9:30 Gasa Gasa — Fake Carls, 8 Hi-Ho Lounge — Pleistocene, 9 House of Blues — Jet Lounge, 11 House of Blues Voodoo Garden — Domenic, 6

Siberia — NOBUNNY, The Hussy, Trampoline Team, Babes, 9

Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse — NOJO Jam, 8

Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Stanton Moore Trio, 8 & 10

Little Gem Saloon — Richard Knox, 5 The Maison — New Orleans Jazz Vipers, 6; Smoke ’n Bones, 9:30

Spotted Cat — Andy J. Forest, 2; Meschiya Lake & the Little Big Horns, 6; Smoking Time Jazz Club, 10 Tropical Isle Original — Way Too Early, 1

Maple Leaf Bar — Rockin’ Dopsie, Jr. & the Zydeco Twisters, 10

Siberia — Adrian & the Sickness, Swamp Motel, Aftertaste, 9 Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Delfeayo Marsalis & the Uptown Jazz Orchestra, 8 & 10 Spotted Cat — Monty Banks, 4; Orleans 6, 6; Antoine Diel & the New Orleans Power Misfits, 10 Three Muses — Erin Demastes, 5; Schatzy, 7 Tipitina’s — Shovels & Rope, 10 Yuki Izakaya — Kanako Fuwa’s Moshi Moshi feat. Detroit Brooks, 8

THURSDAY 20 Bayou Beer Garden — Walter “Wolfman” Washington, 9 Bombay Club — Tony Seville, 7 Bourbon Orleans Hotel — Eudora Evans, 8 Buffa’s Lounge — Tom McDermott & Aurora Nealand, 8; Bill Machow, 11 Bullet’s Sports Bar — Neisha Ruffins, 7:30 Carousel Piano Bar & Lounge — George French Quartet, 8:30 Circle Bar — King Louie One Man Band, 6 The Civic Theatre — Neutral Milk Hotel, Elf Power, 7 Crescent City Brewhouse — New Orleans Streetbeat, 6 Davenport Lounge — Jeremy Davenport, 5:30 d.b.a. — Jon Cleary, 7 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — Loren Pickford, 9:30

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Freret Street Publiq House — Brass-A-Holics, 9:30 Gasa Gasa — Shakey Graves, 9 Irish House — Dan Rivers, 6; Sea Shanty, 7 Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse — James Rivers Movement, 8 Little Gem Saloon — Andre Bohren, 5 The Maison — Erin Demastes, 5; Shotgun Jazz Band, 7; Dysfunktional Bone, 10 Maple Leaf Bar — The Trio feat. Johnny Vidacovich & Friends, 11 The Max Lounge — The Squires, 9 Old Point Bar — Gaunga Dyns, 8

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d.b.a. — Treme Brass Band, 9

Bombay Club — Monty Banks, 7 Bourbon Orleans Hotel — Geo Bass, 8 & 9 Buffa’s Lounge — Gina Forsyth, 8 Cafe Negril — Gettin’ It, 7; Sam Cammarata & Dominick Grillo, 7:30; Another Day in Paradise, 9:30

Rusty Nail — Jenn Howard, 9

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PREVIEW

Neutral Milk Hotel

P H O T O BY W I L L W E S T B R O O K

Just typing the words in this header elicits a special thrill. For more than a formative decade, Neutral Milk Hotel was the white whale, Jimmy Hoffa and Holy Grail to a certain sect of music fans. Ruston, La.-born singer/songwriter Jefferson Nigh Mangum cofounded the Elephant 6 Recording Company, issued one dry-run EP (Everything Is) and two towering LPs — the criminally overlooked debut On Avery Island (1996) and fabled follow-up In the Aeroplane Over the Sea (1998), an album so great it’s impossible to overrate. Then Mangum promptly disappeared. As the story goes, Mangum Neutral Milk Hotel FEB lost his mind in the making of the record, with Elf Power his empathy for unnamed but not-so-subtle 8:30 p.m. subject Anne Frank corroding a soul that had AND grown as brittle as his allergic voice. (You can Thursday-Friday FEB practically hear the moment his desperation Civic Theatre, bottoms out on eight-minute, single-take guilt 510 O’Keefe Ave. wringer “Oh Comely”: “And I know they buried (504) 272-0865 her body with others/ Her sister and mother and 500 families/ And will she remember me www.civicnola.com 50 years later?/ I wished I could save her in some sort of time machine.”) Who knows how much of it is true, and who cares, really? For reasons only known to a few, Neutral Milk Hotel ceased to be for 15 years, existing only in the recesses of a few deeply painful and equally beautiful recordings. And almost as suddenly and mysteriously — foreshadowed by a rose-petaled 2012 Jeff Mangum solo tour and lavish box set, strongly recommended to any lover of vinyl and album art — it is back. Fellow Elephant 6-er Elf Power opens. Tickets $36 in advance, $39 day of show. — NOAH BONAPARTE PAIS

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Siberia — YO! Laura Swinney Raps, 6 Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Larry Sieberth, 8 & 10 Spice Bar & Grill — Stooges Brass Band, 9 Spotted Cat — Blake Amos & the Big Picture, 4; Miss Sophie Lee, 6 Three Muses — Tom McDermott, 5; Luke WinslowKing, 7:30 Tipitina’s — Nigel Hall Band, Smoker’s World, Boukou Groove, 10 Vaughan’s — Travis “Trumpet Black” Hill & the Heart Attack, 9 Yuki Izakaya — Norbert Slama, 8; Black Pearl, 11

FRIDAY 21 8 Block Kitchen & Bar — Anais St. John, 9 Apple Barrel — Barbarella Blue, 5:30 Bayou Beer Garden — Claude Bryant & the All-Stars, 9 Blue Nile — Kermit Ruffins & the Barbecue Swingers, 7; Soul Project, 10; Honey Island Swamp Band, 11

Cafe Negril — El DeOrazio, 7 Capri Blue Bar at Andrea’s Restaurant — Phil Melancon, 8 Carousel Piano Bar & Lounge — Luke Winslow-King, 9 Carrollton Station Bar and Music Club — John Mooney, 10 Casa Borrega — Los Caballeros del Son, 7:30

Bombay Club — Monty Banks, 6

Circle Bar — Natural Light All-Stars, 10

Bourbon Orleans Hotel — Eudora Evans, 9

The Civic Theatre — Neutral Milk Hotel, Elf Power, 7

Buffa’s Lounge — HONOR, 5

Columns Hotel — Ted Long, 6

Bullet’s Sports Bar — Guitar Slim Jr., 7:30

Crescent City Brewhouse — New Orleans Streetbeat, 6

MUSIC LISTINGS Davenport Lounge — Jeremy Davenport, 9 d.b.a. — Hot Club of New Orleans, 6; Cedric Watson & Bijou Creole, 10 DMac’s — Vincent Marini, 7 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — Tom Fitzpatrick, 10 Golden Lantern — Nighthawk, 7 Hangar 13 — LEXcann, 10 Hermes Bar — Johnny Sansone, 9:30 House of Blues (The Parish) — Augustines, My Goodness, 8

Andrews Family Band, 11 Bombay Club — Lucas Davenport, 6 Bourbon Orleans Hotel — Geo Bass, 8 & 9 Buffa’s Lounge — Royal Rounders feat. Jerry Jumonville & Freddy Staehle, 8 Cafe Negril — Jamey St. Pierre & the Honeycreepers, 7 Capri Blue Bar at Andrea’s Restaurant — Phil Melancon, 8 Circle Bar — Ken South Rock, 10

Irish House — Patrick Cooper, 7

Crescent City Brewhouse — New Orleans Streetbeat, 6

Kerry Irish Pub — Paintbox feat. Dave James & Tim Robertson, 9; The Finishmen, 9

Davenport Lounge — Jeremy Davenport, 9

Le Bon Temps Roule — Jeff “Snake” Greenberg, 7 Little Gem Saloon — Lucas Davenport, 5; Meschiya Lake & the Little Big Horns, 8 The Maison — Buku Breaux, 4; New Orleans Swamp Donkeys, 7; Suru, 10; Jesse Smith Project, midnight Maple Leaf Bar — James Booker Tribute, 10:30 Old Point Bar — Rick Trolsen, 5; Steven Mignano, 9:30

d.b.a. — Rebirth Brass Band, 11 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — Vivaz, 10 Freret Street Publiq House — Dumpstaphunk, 9 Gasa Gasa — Dead Marshes, 9 Hangar 13 — Lyriqs Da Lyraciss, 10 Hermes Bar — James Martin, 9:30 House of Blues — Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings, 9 House of Blues Voodoo Garden — Cody Blaine, 1 Kerry Irish Pub — Beth Patterson, 5; Project X, 9

Prytania Bar — The Soul Rebels

Little Gem Saloon — Kermit Ruffins & the Barbecue Swingers, 7

Roosevelt Hotel — Antoine Diel, 5:30; Luther Kent, 9 Siberia — Norma Jean, 9 Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Dr. Michael White & the Original Liberty Jazz Band, 8 & 10 Spotted Cat — Andy J. Forest, 4; Washboard Chaz Trio, 6; Cottonmouth Kings, 10 St. Roch Tavern — James Jordan & the Lonely Nights Band, 8 Three Muses — Bill Machow, 11:30 a.m.; Royal Roses, 6; Glen David Andrews, 9 Tipitina’s — Big Sam’s Funky Birthday, 10 Treasure Chest Casino — Harvey Jesus & Fire, 7 Windsor Court Hotel (Cocktail Bar) — Shannon Powell Trio, 5

SATURDAY 22 21st Amendment — Chance Bushman, Adam Arredondo, Russell Ramirez, Joseph Faison, 8

The Maison — Ramblin’ Letters, 4; Smoking Time Jazz Club, 7; Pinettes Brass Band, 10; Archnemesis, midnight

Banks Street Bar — NOLA County, 4; Ron Hotstream, 7 Bombay Club — Tony Seville, 7 Buffa’s Lounge — Some Like It Hot, 11 a.m. Circle Bar — Micah McKee & Little Maker, 6; Annie Rue, Aaron Lopez-Barrantes, 10 Columns Hotel — Chip Wilson, 11 a.m. Crescent City Brewhouse — New Orleans Streetbeat, 6 d.b.a. — Palmetto Bug Stompers, 6; John Sinclair & the Carlo Ditta Trio, 10 DMac’s — Michael Pearce, 11 a.m.; Walter “Wolfman” Washington, 6 Freret Street Publiq House — Onkarah and the Gideon Force Band, 7

Gasa Gasa — Magnetic Mondays feat. Magnetic Ear, 8 Hi-Ho Lounge — Bluegrass Pickin’ Party, 8 Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse — Gerald French & the Original Tuxedo Jazz Band, 8 Kerry Irish Pub — Kim Carson, 9

Old Opera House — Chicken on the Bone, 7:30

Little Gem Saloon — Richard Knox, 10 a.m.

Preservation Hall — Preservation Hall Living Legends feat. Maynard Chatters, 8

The Maison — Dave Easley, 5; Brad Walker, 7; Soul Project, 10 Maple Leaf Bar — Joe Krown, Walter “Wolfman” Washington & Russell Batiste, 10 The Max Lounge — Bobby Cure & the Poppa Stoppas, 8

Spotted Cat — Pfister Sisters, 2; Ben Polcer & the Grinders, 6; Pat Casey & the New Sounds, 10

Spotted Cat — Aurora Nealand & the Royal Roses, 2; Ecirb Muller & the Twisted Dixie, 6; Dominic Grillo & the Frenchmen Street All-Stars, 10

Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — John Fohl, 9:30

Kerry Irish Pub — Beth Patterson, 5

One Eyed Jacks — Dax Riggs, Brother Dege, 10

Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Mezcal Jazz Unit, 8 & 10

Dmac’s Bar & Grill — Danny Alexander, 8

Maple Leaf Bar — Jon Cleary & the Absolute Monster Gentlemen, 10

Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Scott Myers & Chegadao, 8 & 10

Siberia — Lady Li, 6

d.b.a. — Luke Winslow-King, 7; Glen David Andrews, 10

Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse — Lu & Charlie’s Revisited feat. Germain Bazzle, 8

Old Point Bar — Chapel Blues, 9:30

Saturn Bar — Scarecrow Sonic Boombox, 9

Crescent City Brewhouse — New Orleans Streetbeat, 6

Howlin’ Wolf Den — Hot 8 Brass Band, 9

Ritz-Carlton — Armand St. Martin, 10:30 a.m.; Catherine Anderson, 2

Roosevelt Hotel — Tom Hook & Wendell Brunious, 9

Columns Hotel — David Doucet, 8

The Maison — Chicken & Waffles, 4; Aurora Nealand & the Royal Roses, 7; Gene’s Music Machine, 10

Maple Leaf Bar — The Iguanas, Johnny Sansone Band, 10:30

Ritz-Carlton — Catherine Anderson, 1

Circle Bar — Missy Meatlocker, 6; Maggie Belle, Saint Bell, Bad Misters, 10

Three Muses — Tom McDermott, 11:30 a.m.; Raphael & Norbert, 5:30; Linnzi Zaorski, 8 Tipitina’s — Cajun Fais Do-Do feat. Bruce Daigrepont, 5:30 Yuki Izakaya — Luke Winslow King, 8

MONDAY 24 Apple Barrel — Sam Cammarata, 8 Banks Street Bar — South Jones, 8

8 Block Kitchen & Bar — Anais St. John, 9

Three Muses — Kris Torkaski, 11:30 a.m.; Loose Marbles, 6; Mario Abney, 9

Bayou Beer Garden — Egg Yolk Jubilee, 9

Tipitina’s — Robert Randolph & the Family Band, 10

BMC — Lil’ Red & Big Bad, 6

Blue Nile — Washboard Chaz Trio, 7; Andrews Family Band, 11; The

Yuki Izakaya — Norbert Slama, 8; Montegut, 11

Chickie Wah Wah — Alexis & the Samurai, 8

BJ’s Lounge — King James & the Special Men, 10 Bombay Club — Monty Banks, 7

The Roosevelt Hotel Bar — James Partridge Septet, 9 Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Charmaine Neville & Friends, 8 & 10 Spotted Cat — Broken Strings, 4; Dominic Grillo & the Frenchmen Street All-Stars, 6; Kristina Morales & the Bayou Shufflers, 10 Yuki Izakaya — Miki Fujii & Friends, 8

CONCERTS Cliff and Sasha — Lakeview Presbyterian Church, 5914 Canal Blvd., (504) 482-7892; www.lpcno.org — Cliff Hines and Sasha Masakowski perform. Free admission. 5 p.m. Sunday. Oh! What a Beautiful City: Visions of Life at Home — Xavier University, Administration Building Auditorium, (504) 520-7525; www.xula.edu — The New Orleans Black Chorale presents its annual Black History Concert, celebrating local community members and organizations. Free admission. 5 p.m. Sunday. Postcards from Paris — St. Louis Cathedral, Jackson Square — The Historic New Orleans Collection and the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra present the eighth installment of Music Louisiana: America’s Cultural Heritage. Free admission. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.

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One Eyed Jacks — Gold & the Rush, Cardinal Sons, Native America, 10

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NOW SHOWING About Last Night (R) — Kevin Hart, Michael Ealy, Joy Bryant and Regina Hall star in a romantic comedy about new relationships. Canal Place, Chalmette, Clearview, Elmwood, Kenner, Westbank American Hustle (R) — A con artist (Christian Bale) and his sexy partner (Amy Adams) are forced to work for an FBI agent (Bradley Cooper) who teaches them how to break up mob rings and crooked political posses. Canal Place, Elmwood, Kenner, Regal, Slidell

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Beyond All Boundaries (NR) — The museum screens a “4-D” film, bringing audiences into battle using archival footage and special effects. World War II Museum

Endless Love (PG-13) — When a rich girl and a charming boy fall in love, their parents try to keep them apart. Clearview, Elmwood, Kenner, Slidell, Westbank Frozen (PG) — A prophecy traps a kingdom in a never-ending winter in this animated Disney film. Clearview, Elmwood, Kenner, Regal, Slidell, Westbank Great White Shark 3D (NR) — Shark encounters are shared in the documentary. Entergy IMAX Hurricane On The Bayou (NR) — The film tells the story of Hurricane Katrina and the impact that Louisiana’s disappearing wetlands has on hurricane protection. Entergy IMAX Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit (PG-13) — Young CIA analyst Jack Ryan (Chris Pine) reveals a terrorist plot to crash the U.S. economy in a film based on characters from Tom Clancy novels. Elmwood, Kenner, Regal, Slidell Labor Day (PG-13) — A depressed single mom (Kate Winslet) and her son hide an

escaped convict. Canal Place, Elmwood, Regal, Westbank The Lego Movie (PG) — A Lego block man is recruited to join an epic building quest. Chalmette, Clearview, Elmwood, Kenner, Regal, Westbank Lone Survivor (R) — Mark Wahlberg, Ben Foster and Eric Bana star in Peter Berg’s action-thriller based on the true story of SEAL Team 10’s failed mission to neutralize a high-level Taliban operative in June 2005. Canal Place, Clearview, Elmwood, Kenner, Regal, Slidell, Westbank The Monuments Men (PG-13) — George Clooney’s film tells the true story of a crew of art historians and museum curators tasked with recovering masterpieces before Hitler destroys them. Canal Place, Clearview, Elmwood, Kenner, Westbank Nebraska (R) — In Alexander Payne’s black-and-white film, an elderly man believes he’s won a $1 million magazine sweepstakes and forces his estranged son to drive from Missouri to Nebraska to claim it. Canal Place, Elmwood, Slidell, Westbank The Nut Job (PG) — A squirrel who was kicked out of his park stumbles upon a nut shop in this animated comedy. Chalmette, Clearview, Elmwood, Kenner, Regal, Westbank Penguins 3D (NR) — A king penguin returns to his native land in the sub-Antarctic to find a mate. Entergy IMAX Ride Along (PG-13) — A cop (Ice Cube) makes his sister’s boyfriend (Kevin Hart) work a 24-hour patrol of Atlanta with him to see if he’s worthy of marrying her. Canal Place, Chalmette, Clearview, Elmwood, Regal, Slidell, Westbank RoboCop (PG-13) — A police officer (Joel Kinnaman) becomes a cyborg cop in 2028 Detroit. Canal Place, Chalmette, Clearview, Elmwood, Kenner, Westbank

That Awkward Moment (R) — Best friends (Zac Efron, Michael B. Jordan, Miles Teller) all are having trouble with their girlfriends. Elmwood, Westbank Vampire Academy (PG-13) — Vampire girls attend a prep school. Chalmette, Clearview, Elmwood, Kenner, Regal, Westbank Winter’s Tale (PG-13) — A burglar falls for a dying heiress, later learning he can reincarnate her. Canal Place, Clearview, Elmwood, Westbank The Wolf of Wall Street (R) — Leonardo DiCaprio plays Jordan Belfort, a wealthy but crooked stockbroker, in this 1990s-set Martin Scorsese film adaptation of Belfort’s autobiography. Canal Place, Elmwood, Kenner, Prytania, Regal, Slidell

OPENING FRIDAY 3 Days to Kill (PG-13) — Kevin Costner stars in this crime drama about a Secret Service agent looking to reconnect with his daughter. Canal Place, Chalmette, Elmwood, Westbank Pompeii (PG-13) — While Mount Vesuvius’ eruption destroys Pompeii, a man races to save his true love. Chalmette, Elmwood, Westbank

SPECIAL SCREENINGS Big Lebowski (R) — In a case of mistaken identity, Jeffrey “The Dude” Lebowski asks friends to help him get money back for a ruined rug in this Coen brothers’ film. 8 p.m. Thursday & Sunday, Canal Place Brother Hypnotic (NR) — The brotherhood of eight young men in the Hypnotic Brass Ensemble is explored. 7 p.m. Wednesday, CAC Casablanca (PG) — The 1942 classic war romance stars Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman. 10 a.m. Sunday, Prytania Cutie and the Boxer (R) — Zachary Heinzerling’s documentary tells the story of the 40-year marriage of a boxing painter. 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, Chalmette Garden of Eden (NR) — One year at Gan HaShlosha, a popular park in Israel also known as the Sakhne, is filmed. A $5 deli dinner is served and guests must RSVP with Liba at liba@nojcc.org. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, JCC Girl on a Bicycle (NR) — A tour bus driver proposes to his flight attendant girlfriend

FILM LISTINGS REVIEW

Cutie and the Boxer

THRU

Cutie and the Boxer

It would be a shame if those not 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. FEB in the habit of watching documenChalmette Movies, 8700 W. taries about visual artists stayed Judge Perez Drive, away from Cutie and the Boxer. (504) 304-9992 This Oscar-nominated first film from first-time director Zachary Heinzerwww.chalmettemovies.com ling tells a story to which just about anyone can relate. The film examines the lives of Ushio and Noriko Shinohara, two Brooklyn-based artists who’ve been married for 40 years. There’s plenty of familiar struggle here — to fulfill artistic visions, to make the rent, and in 80-year-old Ushio’s case, to regain his early stature as an artist while in the twilight of his career. But this is not a typical struggling artist story. A meditation on marriage, long-term relationships and personal identity, Cutie and the Boxer quietly generates the kind of emotional range typically reserved for narrative films. Heinzerling shot the film over five years but spent the first three waiting for the Shinoharas to forget about his presence and make possible the kind of fly-on-thewall footage he wanted. The brash Ushio was a member of New York’s early ’70s pop art avant-garde, and was known for an action-painting technique in which he punches his canvas with paint-filled boxing gloves. The more introverted Noriko was a wide-eyed 19-year-old art student just arrived in New York when she came under Ushio’s spell. Twenty-one years his junior, she became his de facto assistant as well as his wife, and neglected her own art in the bargain. Noriko finally finds her own voice as an artist through comics-style drawings and paintings depicting the couple’s history together through thinly veiled characters named Cutie and Bullie. Much to Ushio’s chagrin, it is Noriko’s journey of self-discovery that finally takes over the film. Cutie and the Boxer uses animation to bring Noriko’s drawings to life, and a minimalist score by experimental composer Yasuaki Shimizu strikes a fitting note of melancholy. All these elements lead back to the still-evolving personal relationship at the center of the film. The Shinoharas’ story is funny and sad and universal. Their unlikely presence at the upcoming Oscars may provide one of few reasons to stick with the inevitably overlong broadcast. — KEN KORMAN

The Godfather 2 (R) — Francis Ford Coppola’s 1974 mafia crime-drama sequel stars Al Pacino and Robert De Niro. 10 p.m. Sunday, Prytania

The Square (NR) — Jehane Noujaim’s film follows Egypt’s work toward democracy. 5:30 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, Zeitgeist Strong Light (NR) — The documentary tells the story of Brandan Odums’ #ProjectBe.

BILLY BURKE

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in Jeremy Leven’s French romantic comedy. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, Zeitgeist

ALICIA SILVERSTONE

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A panel discussion follows. 7 p.m. Thursday, Tulane Superman Returns (PG-13) — The cafe screens a different Superman movie each week. The 2006 version stars Brandon Routh as the Man of Steel. 6:30 p.m. Monday, La Divinia PAGE 56

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The Square

REVIEW

THRU FEB

Yet another Oscar-nominated documentary making its New Orleans debut just before this year’s awards, The Square takes us into the heart of the Arab Spring by immersing us in the protests at Cairo’s Tahrir Square that toppled two corrupt government regimes between 2011 and 2013. The film is beautifully shot by Egyptian American filmmaker Jehane Noujaim and is notable for its unwavering sense of purpose. It allows three central characters to illuminate the Egyptian struggle for freedom: Ahmed Hassan, a charismatic and streetwise young leader of the protests; Kahlid Abdalla, the British Egyptian movie actor (The Kite Runner) who became the face of a revolution; and Magdy Ashour, a devout member of the Muslim Brotherhood who was a full participant in the protests, but whose conflicting loyalties expose the social complexities of modern Egypt. Eight people get an “edited by” credit for The Square, which mainly speaks to the mountain of footage used to assemble a tightly structured and fast-paced film. It may be just a snapshot of a unique time in history, but it’s one that many will look to for inspiration in the years ahead. — KEN KORMAN

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The Square 5:30 p.m. Zeitgeist Multi-Disciplinary Arts Center, 1618 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd. (504) 827-5858 www.zeitgeistinc.net

Vic + Flow Saw a Bear (NR) — Lesbian ex-cons in Quebec feel threatened. 9:30 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, Zeitgeist The Whole Gritty City (NR) — The documentary follows three New Orleans student marching bands preparing for Carnival. 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Algiers LIbrary

CALL FOR FILM Fourth Annual Loving Festival— The festival seeks short films about race, racism and the multiracial experience. Visit charitablefilmnetwork. submittable.com for details. Deadline April 13. Algiers Regional Library, 3014 Holiday Drive, (504) 5962667; www.nutrias.org; The Theatres at Canal Place, The Shops at Canal Place, 333 Canal St., (504) 581-2540; www.

thetheatres.com; Chalmette Movies, 8700 W. Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette, (504) 304-9992; www.chalmettemovies,com; AMC Clearview Palace 12, Clearview Mall, 4486 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 887-1257; www. amctheatres.com; Contemporary Arts Center, 900 Camp St., (504) 528-3800; www.cacno. org; AMC Elmwood Palace 20, 1200 Elmwood Park Blvd., Harahan, (504) 733-2029; www. amctheatres.com; Entergy IMAX Theatre, 1 Canal St., (504) 581-4629; www.auduboninstitute.org; The Grand 14 Kenner, 1401 W. Esplanade Ave., Kenner, (504) 229-4259; www.thegrandtheatre.com; The Grand 16 Slidell, 1950 Gause Blvd. W., Slidell, (985) 641-1889; www. thegrandtheatre.com; Jewish Community Center, 5342 St. Charles Ave., (504) 897-0143; www.nojcc.org; La Divinia

Cafe e Gelateria, 621 St. Peter St., (504) 602-2692; www. ladiviniagelateria.com; New Orleans Museum of Art, City Park, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, (504) 658-4100; www.noma. org; Prytania Theatre, 5339 Prytania St., (504) 891-2787; www.theprytania.com; Regal Covington Stadium 14, 69348 Hwy. 21, Covington, (985) 8717787; www.regmovies.com; Tulane University, Lavin-Bernick Center, Kendall Cram Room, (504) 314-2188; www.tulane.edu; AMC Westbank Palace 16, 1151 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey, (504) 263-2298; www.amctheatres. com; National World War II Museum, 945 Magazine St., (504) 528-1944; www. nationalww2museum.org; Zeitgeist Multi-Disciplinary Arts Center, 1618 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 827-5858; www.zeitgeistinc.net

ART

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OPENING The Foundation Gallery. 608 Julia St., (504) 568-0955; www.foundationgallerynola.com — “Tonic of Wilderness,” photography by John Bentham, opening reception 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday. New Orleans Museum of Art. City Park, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, (504) 658-4100; www.noma.org — “Rematch,” mixed media by Mel Chin, artist’s reception 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Friday.

GALLERIES

Alex Beard Studio. 712 Royal St., (504) 309-0394; www.alexbeardstudio.com — Drawings and paintings by Alex Beard, ongoing. Anton Haardt Gallery. 2858 Magazine St., (504) 309-4249; www.antonart. com — “Deep Blues,” Southern folk art group exhibition, ongoing. Ariodante Gallery. 535 Julia St., (504) 524-3233; www.ariodantegallery. com — Contemporary craft exhibition by Taft McWhorter, Belle Bijoux, Timothy Schuler, Geoff Wilder and Tristan Faulman, through February. Barrister’s Gallery. 2331 St. Claude Ave., (504) 525-2767; www.barristersgallery.com — “Theme and Variations,” paintings and sculpture by Sylvaine Sanction; “Pretty Ladies,” paintings by John Isiah Walton; “State of Education,” art by Charisse Celino; all through March 1. Beneito’s Art. 3618 Magazine St., (504) 891-9170; www.bernardbeneito.com

Boyd | Satellite. 440 Julia St., (504) 581-2440; www. boydsatellitegallery.com — “Service,” photography by Paul Solberg, through March 29. Byrdie’s Gallery. 2422 St. Claude Ave., (504) 656-6794; www.byrdiesgallery.com — “Memories and Machinations,” paintings by Mecca, through March 4. Callan Contemporary. 518 Julia St., (504) 525-0518; www.callancontemporary. com — “Transformation,” paintings by Adrian Deckbar, through March 29. Catalyst Gallery of Art. 5207 Magazine St., (504) 220-7756; www.catalystgalleryofart.com — Group exhibition of New Orleans-inspired art, ongoing. Chester Allen’s Oasis of Energy. 221 Dauphine St., (504) 292-8365; www. chesterallen-oasisofenergy.tumblr.com — “Universal Groove,” silversmithing by Chester Allen, ongoing. Cole Pratt Gallery. 3800 Magazine St., (504) 8916789; www.coleprattgallery. com — “Scale,” paintings by Stephen Strickland, through March 15. Courtyard Gallery. 1129 Decatur St., (504) 330-0134; www.woodartandmarketing.com — New Orleans-themed reclaimed wood carvings by Daniel Garcia, ongoing. Du Mois Gallery. 4609 Freret St., (504) 818-6032; www.dumoisgallery. com — “As we go up we go down,” oil painting on panel by Jeremy Willis, through Saturday. Freret Clay Center. 2525 Jena St., (504) 919-8050; www.freretclaycenter.com — “The Human Condition,” metal rusts, wood rots collage, ceramic tiles and

Good Children Gallery. 4037 St. Claude Ave., (504) 616-7427; www.goodchildrengallery.com — “Crazy About America,” patriotic art by Dan Tague, through March 9. Graphite Galleries. 936 Royal St., (504) 565-3739; www.graphitenola.com — Group mixed media exhibition, ongoing. Henry Hood Gallery. 325 E. Lockwood St., Covington, (985) 789-1832 — “Signs of Life,” abstract monotypes by Rosemary Goodell and digital road sign prints by Dale Newkirk, through March 1. J & S Gallery. 3801 Jefferson Hwy., (504) 952-9163 — Wood carvings and paintings by local artists, ongoing. Jean Bragg Gallery of Southern Art. 600 Julia St., (504) 895-7375; www.jeanbragg.com — “New Orleans Bars and Bistros,” paintings by Linda Lesperance, through March. Jonathan Ferrara Gallery. 400 Julia St., (504) 522-5471; www.jonathanferraragallery. com — “More Greatest Hits,” mixed media exhibition by Mel Chin, through April 12. Kurt E. Schon. 510 St. Louis St., (504) 524-5462; www.kurteschonltd.com — 19th-century French salon romantic paintings, through February. La Madama Bazarre. 1007 St. Mary St., (504) 236-5076; www.lamadamabazarre. com — Group exhibition celebrating the whimsical and weird side of Louisiana, ongoing. Lemieux Galleries. 332 Julia St., (504) 522-5988; www.lemieuxgalleries.com — “Nine Years Later,” paintings and drawings by John Clemmer; “Bands of Mardi Gras,” photography by Stan Strembicki; both through Saturday.

Sibley Gallery. 3427 Magazine St., (504) 899-8182; www.sibleygallery.com — “Luna-Wings,” art by Wanda Sullivan and Rachel Wright, through February.

Michalopoulos Gallery. 617 Bienville St., (504) 5580505; www.michalopoulos. com — “Down and Dirty,” paintings by James Michalopoulos, ongoing.

St. Tammany Art Association. 320 N. Columbia St., Covington, (985) 892-8650; www.sttammanyart.org — “Stitched,” art incorporating stitching by Christine Sauer and Laura Gipson, through March 29.

Morrison. 1507 Magazine St., (504) 451-3303; www. morrisonsculpture.com — Sculpture and drawings by Thomas Randolph Morrison, ongoing. New Orleans Glassworks & Printmaking Studio. 727 Magazine St., (504) 529-7277; www.neworleansglassworks.com — “From the Hand to the Heart,” silver and gold glass sculptures by Kyle Herr and 3-D stained glass by Caitlyn Waugh, through February. New Orleans Public Library, Rosa Keller Branch. 4300 S. Broad St., (504) 596-2675; www.nutrias.org — “The Three Dimensions of a Complete Life,” photography by Richard Keller and Frank Relle, through February. Newcomb Art Gallery. Woldenberg Art Center, (504) 314-2406; www.newcombartgallery.tulane.edu — “Women, Art and Social Change: The Newcomb Pottery Enterprise,” largest presentation of Newcomb arts and crafts in nearly 30 years, through March 9. Rhino Contemporary Crafts Gallery. The Shops at Canal Place, 333 Canal St., Second floor, (504) 523-7945; www.rhinocrafts. com — Contemporary crafts by Sean Dixson, Cathy Cooper-Stratton, Margo Manning, Nellrea Simpson and others, ongoing. Scott Edwards Photography Gallery. 2109 Decatur St., (504) 610-0581; www. scottedwardsgallery.com — “Da Parish: A Journey Through St. Bernard Parish,” photography by Fridgeir Helgason, through April 5. “De Troit,” photographic homage to Detroit by Joseph Crachiola, through June 7.

Lisa Victoria Gallery. 616 Royal St., (504) 315-0850; www.lisavictoriagallery. com — Mixed media group exhibition, ongoing.

Second Story Gallery. New Orleans Healing Center, 2372 St. Claude Ave., (504) 710-4506; www.thesecondstorygallery.com — Sculpture by Gina Laguna and mixed media art by Cynthia Ramirez, through March 1.

M. Francis Gallery. 1938 Burgundy St., (504) 931-1915; www.mfrancisgallery. com — Acrylic on canvas by Myesha, ongoing.

Sheila Phipps Studio & Gallery. 8237 Oak St., (504) 596-6031 — Oil and acrylic portraits and abstracts, ongoing.

Staple Goods. 1340 St. Roch Ave., (504) 908-7331; www. postmedium.org/staplegoods — “Nobody’s Land,” paintings by Matias Santa Maria, through April 2. Stella Jones Gallery. Place St. Charles, 201 St. Charles Ave., Suite 132, (504) 568-9050; www.stellajonesgallery.com — “East Meets West: Contemporary African Art,” paintings by Woesene Kosrof, watercolors by Tayo Adenaike and wood reliefs and found object art by El Anatsui, through March. UNO-St. Claude Gallery. 2429 St. Claude Ave., (504) 2806493; www.finearts.uno.edu — “Peripheral Recognition,” mixed media sculpture by Jason Childers; “Influxx,” paintings by Wendell Brunious; both through March 2. Vieux Carre Gallery. 507 St. Ann St., (504) 522-2900; www. vieuxcarregallery.com — “Urban Vignettes,” paintings by Sarah Stiehl, through April 15. Whisnant Galleries. 343 Royal St., (504) 524-9766; www.whisnantgalleries. com — Ethnic, religious and antique art, sculpture, textile and porcelain, ongoing.

SPARE SPACES Bonjour Lingerie. 4214 Magazine St., (504) 3098014; www.facebook.com/ bonjournola — Mixed media black light art by Mario Ortiz, ongoing. The Country Club. 634 Louisa St., (504) 945-0742; www.thecountryclubneworleans.com — “All Amzie All the Time,” group exhibition of art celebrating Amzie Adams, ongoing. Hey! Cafe. 4332 Magazine St., (504) 891-8682; www. heycafe.biz — Cartoons from Feast Yer Eyes magazine, ongoing. La Divina Gelateria. 621 St. Peter St., (504) 302-2692; www.ladivinagelateria.com — Art and photographs by Thom Bennett, Mary Moring and Rita Posselt, ongoing. Old Florida Project. between Florida Avenue, PAGE 59

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A Gallery For Fine Photography. 241 Chartres St., (504) 568-1313; www.agallery.com — Photographs and photo books from all eras by various photographers, ongoing.

— Oil paintings by Beneito Bernard, ongoing.

Gallery Burguieres. 736 Royal St., (504) 301-1119; www.galleryburguieres. com — Mixed media by Ally Burguieres, ongoing.

May Gallery and Residency. 2839 N. Robertson St., Suite 105, (504) 316-3474; www.themayspace.com — “Triptix,” ceramics by Susan Bowers, through March 8.

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Terra Incognita and Theme and Variations Mazant Street, Gallier Street and North Dorgenois Street — #ProjectBe features tributes, remembrances and social statements spray painted in the long blighted Florida project by local artist and Gambit 40 Under 40 honoree Brandan “B-Mike” Odums, ongoing. Top Drawer Antiques. 4310 Magazine St., (504) 897-1004; www.topdrawerantiques.net — Mixed media black light art by Mario Ortiz, ongoing.

CALL FOR ARTISTS Alliance Francaise’s What Makes Louisiana French Photo Contest. People ages 14 and up can enter photographs in Alliance Francaise’s contest. Visit www.af-neworleans.org for details. Deadline Thursday. Creole Tomato Festival. The French Market Corporation seeks an image for the 2014 Creole Tomato Festival poster and t-shirt. The design must include at least one of the following: tomatoes, French Market arch, French Market scenery, musicians/dancing, festival imagery. Submit images to Amy at akirk@ frenchmarket.org or drop them off at 1008 N. Peters St. Deadline March 21.

Mini Maker Faire. Artists and DIYers looking to show off their projects can submit them to the inaugural New Orleans Mini Maker Faire. Visit nolamakerfaire.com/call-for-makers for details. Deadline March 1.

MUSEUMS Ashe Cultural Arts Center. 1712

Contemporary Arts Center. 900 Camp St., (504) 5283800; www.cacno.org — “30 Americans,” group exhibition of black art from the past 30 years, through June 15. “SubMERGE,” art by Lee Deigaard, through Thursday. Gallier House Museum. 1132 Royal St., (504) 525-5661; www. hgghh.org — “Amazing Croatia,” photography by Marko Vrdoljak, through Monday. Historic New Orleans Collection. 533 Royal St., (504) 523-4662; www.hnoc.org — “Occupy New Orleans! Voices from the Civil War,” collection of items conveying New Orleanians’ feelings during the Civil War, through March 9. “Civil War Battlefields and National Parks,” photography by A. J. Meek, through April 5. Longue Vue House and Gardens. 7 Bamboo Road, (504) 488-5488; www.longuevue. com — “Every Tree Tells a Story,” photography of United States trees, through April 13. “Simply Silver,” exhibition of three centuries of silver, through April. Louisiana State Museum Cabildo. 701 Chartres St., (504) 568-6968; www.lsm.crt. state.la.us — “Images and Instruments: Medical History,” artifacts and images of 19th and 20th century medical equipment, ongoing. Louisiana State Museum Presbytere. 751 Chartres St.,

One might say abstraction is quietly making a comeback today, but it’s been alive and well all along. Fashions change, but most artists remain somewhat consistent. That said, there is indeed a new breed of abstraction that reflects 21st century consciousness. Regina Scully’s Terra Incognita expo at Octavia Art Gallery is a case in point. Inspired by the landscapes that exist in reality and in our dreams, Scully paints elaborate psychic territories that link those objective and subjective realms in compositions that suggest a kind of ethereal visual music. Here, landmasses and cities are suggested in shimTerra Incognita: New mering, mirage-like forms that THRU paintings by Regina Scully seem to exist in a parallel uniMAR verse. Luminous Deep, pictured, Octavia Art Gallery, is emblematic, an elemental rhap454 Julia St. sody of matter and energy that (504) 309-4249 recalls a coloristic Shangri-La, or perhaps one of Gaston Bachelard www.octaviaartgallery.com or Italo Calvino’s “invisible cities” that exist only in the recesses of Theme and Variations: THRU reverie, yet reflect the resoPaintings and sculpture by MAR nances of intensely felt personal Sylvaine Sancton experience. In art lingo, work that Barrister’s Gallery, fulfills its potential is deemed 2331 St. Claude Ave. “fully realized,” and this show has many examples. (504) 710-4506 Sylvaine Sancton’s abstract www.barristersgallery.com paintings and sculptures at Barrister’s Gallery express a fully realized vision that transcends media. Whether it’s paint, wood or travertine, Sancton’s sinuous, organic forms are pristine articulations of the transcendent reality that she sees just beyond the ordinary reality we all share. One unusual attribute of this show is how the sculpture “explains” the paintings and vice versa, making it clear that all reflect the same vision, which is just as much a “reality” as any “realistic” art, subjective though it may be. Or as she puts it: “The nature of my work is sensual and emotional. There are only lines, color, and matter... It does not represent reality. It is reality.” — D. ERIC BOOKHARDT

(504) 568-6968; www.lsm.crt. state.la.us — “It’s Carnival Time in Louisiana,” Carnival artifacts, costumes, jewelry and other items; “Living with Hurricanes: Katrina and Beyond”; both ongoing. Madame John’s Legacy. 632 Dumaine St., (504) 568-6968; www.crt.state. la.us — “The Palm, the Pine and the Cypress: Newcomb College Pottery of New Orleans,” ongoing. New Orleans Museum of Art. City Park, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, (504) 658-4100; www.noma.org — “Cities of Ys,” art by Camille Henrot, through Sunday. Ogden Museum of Southern Art. 925 Camp St., (504) 5399600; www.ogdenmuseum. org — Works by Walter Inglis Anderson from the museum’s permanent collection; an exhibition of southern regionalists from the museum’s permanent collection; paintings by Will Henry Stevens; all ongoing. Old U.S. Mint. 400 Esplanade Ave., (504) 568-6993; www. crt.state.la.us/museum/properties/usmint — “Visions of Excellence,” group exhibition of award-winning photojournalism from around the world, through February. Southeastern Architectural Archive. Tulane University, Jones Hall, 6801 Freret St., (504) 865-5699; seaa.tulane.edu — “Bellocq & Beyond,” architectural photography collection, through Thursday. Williams Research Center. Historic New Orleans Collection, 410 Chartres St., (504) 523-4662; www.hnoc.org — “Daguerreotypes to Digital: A Presentation of Photographic Processes,” historical photography from 1840 to present, through March 29.

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Fourth Annual Loving Festival. The festival seeks original artwork about race, racism and the multiracial experience. Visit charitablefilmnetwork. submittable.com for details. Deadline April 13.

Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 569-9070; www.ashecac.org — “16th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Art Exhibit,” art by professionals and students about the civil rights hero; “The African Presence in Mexico: From Yanga to the Present,” National Museum of Mexican Art pieces about the contributions of Africans to Mexican culture; both through February.

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An Outopia for Pigeons. Shadowbox Theatre, 2400 St. Claude Ave., (504) 298-8676; www. theshadowboxtheatre.com — Bonnie Gable directs Justin Maxwell’s absurdist play about passenger pigeons. Admission $15. Thursday-Saturday, 8 p.m., 3 p.m. Sunday. The Queens of King: A Tribute to Carole King. Cutting Edge Theater, 747 Robert Blvd., Slidell, (985) 290-0760; www. cuttingedgeproductions.org — Lisa Picone and Dorian Rush, accompanied by Natalie True, perform songs Carole King wrote for herself and for other musicians. Tickets $20. 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Shen Yun. Saenger Theatre, 1111 Canal St., (504) 287-0351; www. saengernola.com — Chinese civilization from the last 5,000 years is explored with dance, music, storytelling, costumes and set design. Visit www. shenyun.com for details. Tickets range from $50 to $150. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday. The Totalitarians. Mid-City Theatre, 3540 Toulouse St., (504) 488-1460; www. midcitytheatre.com — Kenneth Prestininzi directs Peter Sinn Nachtrieb’s play about politicians, starring Judith Hawking, Jessica Podewell, Leon Contavesprie and Ben Carbo. Tickets $40. 8 p.m. ThursdaySaturday, 3 p.m. Sunday.

BURLESQUE, CABARET & VARIETY Beach Blanket Burlesque. Tiki Tolteca, 301 N. Peters St., (504) 267-4406; www.facebook.com/ tikitolteca — GoGo McGregor hosts a free burlesque show. 9 p.m. Wednesday. Bits & Jiggles. Siberia, 2227 St. Claude Ave., (504) 265-8855 — The show mixes comedy and burlesque. Free admission. 9 p.m. Monday.

Mink Stole at AllWays Lounge Cult film star Mink Stole (Pink Flamingos, Serial Mom) appeared at AllWays Lounge Feb. 8 and 9 in a one-woman show that was part cabaret, part talkback with the audience (and the audience talked back — a lot). Between songs and sips of vodka, Stole answered questions about her life, film career and co-stars — and dismissed a few questions as well. “Have I ever met any asshole celebrities?” she read off an audience card, miming disbelief. “Hey, I lived in L.A., what do you think?” That summed up the show as a whole: loose and not taking itself too seriously, which was its charm. Performed in the bar area of the AllWays rather than the back theater, it had the feel of a raffish house party with plenty of alcohol and dirty stories to be shared. Stole recently released an album, Do Re Mink, and the cabaret portion of the evening included a jazz-inflected interpretation of the theme from Waters’ Female Trouble and a version of Nancy Sinatra’s “Bang Bang” sung in French (the best of the lot). Stole was accompanied by Harry Mayronne Jr. on piano and local jack-of-all-music Doctor Sick on a variety of instruments. The show ended with a rousing version of “Every Day is Mardi Gras in Heaven,” a composition by Mayronne and Ricky Graham that went over well with the local audience. Stole recently concluded a successful and well-reviewed off-off-Broadway run of The Mutilated, an obscure lateperiod comedy by Tennessee Williams. (Her co-star in that production, performance artist Penny Arcade, brought her own one-woman show to the AllWays a couple of months ago.) This was Stole’s first visit to New Orleans, but perhaps not her last; she will co-star in homegrown legend Varla Jean Merman’s next film, Hush Up, Sweet Charlotte. Regarding The Mutilated, Stole said, “I’d love to bring it down here” (cheers from the audience), so: ball’s in your court, Tennessee Williams Literary Festival. — KEVIN ALLMAN

Burlesque Ballroom. Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse, Royal Sonesta Hotel, 300 Bourbon St., (504) 553-2299; www.sonesta.com — Trixie Minx stars in the weekly burlesque show featuring the music of Romy Kaye and the Brent Walsh Jazz Trio. Call (504) 553-2331 for details. 11:50 p.m. Friday. Cirque d’Licious. Hi-Ho Lounge, 2239 St. Claude Ave., (504) 945-4446; www.hiholounge. net — Chris Lane hosts a night of burlesque, circus and vaudeville produced by Ginger Licious. Gogo McGregor, Clay Mazing, Chatty the Mime and Ooops the Clown star. Admission $10. 10 p.m. Thursday. Metalesque. Hi-Ho Lounge, 2239 St. Claude Ave., (504) 9454446; www.hiholounge.net — Woo the Clown, Chris Wecklein and Mistress Kali host an evening of male burlesque set to metal music. Admission $15. 9 p.m. Friday, Sunday & Monday. The Victory Belles: Spirit of America. National World War II Museum, Stage Door Canteen, 945 Magazine St., (504) 528-1944; www. stagedoorcanteen.org — The

Victory Belles perform patriotic tunes from the American canon and from the songbooks of George M. Cohan and Irving Berlin. Food from Chef John Besh’s American Sector is provided. Brunch show $55. 11:45 a.m. Wednesday.

AUDITIONS Crescent City Sound Chorus. Delgado Community College, Isaac Delgado Hall, Drama Hall, third floor, (504) 6166066; www.dcc.edu — The Crescent City Sound Chorus, a chapter of Sweet Adelines International, holds auditions for its chorale. For details, visit www.crescentcitysound.com. 7 p.m. Monday.

COMEDY Accessible Comedy. Buffa’s Lounge, 1001 Esplanade Ave., (504) 949-0038; www.buffaslounge.com — J. Alfred Potter and Jonah Bascle do stand-up shows on a rotating basis. 11:55 p.m. Friday. Allstar Comedy Revue. House of Blues Voodoo Garden, 225 Decatur St., (504) 310-4999; www.houseofblues.com — Leon Blanda hosts the stand-

up comedy show with special guests and a band. Free admission. 8 p.m. Thursday. Comedy Beast. Howlin’ Wolf Den, 828 S. Peters St., (504) 522-9653; www.thehowlinwolf. com — The New Movement presents a stand-up comedy showcase. Free admission. 8:30 p.m. Tuesday. Comedy Catastrophe. Lost Love Lounge, 2529 Dauphine St., (504) 944-0099; www. lostlovelounge.com — Cassidy Henehan hosts the weekly comedy showcase. Free admission. 9 p.m. Tuesday. Comedy Gumbeaux. Howlin’ Wolf Den, 828 S. Peters St., (504) 522-9653; www.thehowlinwolf. com — Local comedians perform, and amateurs take the stage in the open-mic portion. 8 p.m. Thursday. Comedy Sportz. La Nuit Comedy Theater, 5039 Freret St., (504) 231-7011; www.nolacomedy. com — The theater hosts an all-ages improv comedy show. 8 p.m. Thursday, Friday. Friday Night Laughs. La Nuit Comedy Theater, 5039 Freret St., (504) 231-7011; www. nolacomedy.com — Jackie

Jenkins Jr. hosts an open-mic. 10 p.m. Friday. Give ’Em The Light Open-Mic. House of Blues, 225 Decatur St., (504) 310-4999; www.houseofblues.com — Leon Blanda hosts the showcase. Sign-up 7:30 p.m., show 8 p.m. Tuesday. Johnny Rock. C. Beever’s Bar of Music, 2507 N. Woodlawn Ave., Metairie, (504) 887-9401; www.cbeevers.com — Johnny Rock hosts an open-mic comedy night. 8 p.m. Tuesday. Laugh & Sip. The Wine Bistro, 1011 Gravier St.; www.facebook. com/TheWineBistroNO — Mark Caesar and DJ Cousin Cav host the weekly showcase of local comedians. Call (504) 606-6408 for details. Tickets $7. 8 p.m. Thursday. Lights Up! The New Movement, 1919 Burgundy St., (504) 302-8264; www.tnmcomedy. com — The theater showcases new improv troupes. Tickets $5. 9 p.m. Thursday. The Megaphone Show. The New Movement, 1919 Burgundy St., (504) 302-8264; www.tnmcomedy.com — Each show features a guest sharing favorite true stories,

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Ain’t Misbehavin’. Delgado Community College, Isaac Delgado Hall, Drama Hall, third floor, (504) 616-6066; www.dcc.edu — Delgado performing arts students perform the Tony-winning 1978 tribute to black musicians of the Harlem Renaissance. Tickets $14. 8 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday. And the Ball and All. Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts, 325 Minor St., Kenner, (504) 461-9475; www.rivertowntheaters.com — Becky Allen stars in Ricky Graham’s 1995 y’at comedy about the fictional Mystic Krewe of Terpsichore’s Carnival preparations. Tickets $27.50. 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 6 p.m. Sunday. Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. Anthony Bean Community Theater, 1333 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 862-7529; www.anthonybeantheater.com — Tommye Myrick directs Tennessee Williams’ play featuring Damon Singleton as Brick Polite and Gail Glapion as Big Mama. Tickets $20. 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday. Do You Know Who You Are? Dillard University, Samuel DuBois Cook Theatre, 2601 Gentilly Blvd., (504) 816-4857; www.dillard.edu — In this India McDougle production, students ages 7 to 18 guide the audience through over three centuries of black history. A 10-part gallery on black history is hosted in the lobby. Visit doyouknow. eventbrite.com for tickets. Admission $10. 7 p.m. FridaySaturday, 5 p.m. Sunday. Macbeth. The Tigermen Den, 3113 Royal St..: www.facebook. com/tigermenden — Skin Horse Theater’s production of the Shakespeare tragedy is directed by Nat Kusinitz, choreographed by Angelle Hebert and stars Dylan Hunter and Veronica Hunsinger-Loe. Tickets range from $15 to $25. 8 p.m. Tuesday. Murder at Cafe Noir. Christ Episcopal Theatre, 80 Christwood Blvd., Covington, (504)

885-2000; www.jpas.org — The audience decides what detective Rick Archer does next in this 1940s-themed crime drama. Tickets $30. 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday.

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The Totalitarians

Blue and yellow balloons drop as a former roller derby champion-turnedNebraskan candidate for state office steps to the podium. Her speechwriter stands by her side, arms crossed, waiting to hear the crowd-pumping words she has written. She says “New-braska” to convince people she can make the state the envy of every other in Southern Rep’s production of The Totalitarians, a national premiere by way of the National New Play Network. The unlikely candidate mesmerizes the crowd with her charisma, but, as is the case with many politicians, no one knows exactly what she is talking about in the speech. Penelope Easter (Judith Hawking) is married to a rich man who funds her political dream. Though magnetic, “Penny” can’t seem to drum up support because, as she says, “Sometimes things come in my mouth wrong.” Everything changes when a young, ambitious speechwriter named Francine (Jessica Podewell) answers Penny’s internet ad, and the two form a dynamic duo. Francine acts as the straight woman to Penny’s wild child, and Podewell (who eventually starts to crack) shows a lot of range as she does her best to reign in Penny while both women get drunk on power. Hawking’s Sarah Palin-esque Penny has crazy eyes and is ridiculous in the best possible way. The show doesn’t shy from sexual innuendo — or sex — and Hawking’s timing and delivery are top-notch. Francine’s new success causes a rift with her husband Jeffrey Jefferson (Leon Contavesprie), a nice-guy doctor who wants Francine to have a child and become a stay-at-home mother. Jeffrey is a pushover, a grating character who tries to build the courage to reveal a cancer diagnosis to his young patient Ben (Ben Carbo), a militant activist who takes a stand against Penny. Carbo injects his character with frantic energy and is sympathetic without being sappy. Ben’s eventual friendship with Jeffrey allows for some of the funniest scenes — especially when the two make anti-Penny YouTube videos in which they wear ski masks over their heads. Directed by Kenneth Prestininzi, the second act of the show pushes the overthe-top absurdity of political campaigns. The jokes come fast and quick and a switcheroo late in the game adds even more drama. As a political parody, the show focuses on campaign buzzwords and empty rhetoric. The Totalitarians makes a case for us to be more politically attentive. Like any good parody, the show’s message has to make us laugh so we don’t hate ourselves for actually living in a smile-and-nod world where politicians are often style over substance. Without giving away the ending, some audiences may find it just too much. For me, the final scenes were a satisfying, cathartic critique of the frustrations borne from modern political campaigns. — TYLER GILLESPIE

the details of which inspire improv comedy. Tickets $8. 10:30 p.m. Saturday. NOLA Comedy Hour Open Mic & Showcase. Hi-Ho Lounge, 2239 St. Claude Ave., (504) 945-4446; www.hiholounge. net — Andrew Polk hosts the open-mic series that features a booked showcase. Free admission. 8 p.m. sign-up, 9 p.m. show. Sunday.

Sit-Down Stand-Up. Prytania Bar, 3445 Prytania St., (504) 891-5773; www.prytaniabar.com — Jonah Bascle hosts the stand-up comedy show presented by Accessible Comedy. Free admission. 8:30 p.m. Monday. Sketchy Characters. La Nuit Comedy Theater, 5039 Freret St., (504) 231-7011; www. nolacomedy.com — The

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EVENTS TUESDAY 18 Crescent City Farmers Market. Tulane University Square, 200 Broadway St. — The weekly market features fresh produce, kettle corn, Green Plate specials and flowers. Visit www.crescentcityfarmersmarket.org for details. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Eatmoor in Broadmoor. New Orleans Public Library, Rosa Keller Branch, 4300 S. Broad St., (504) 596-2675; www.nutrias.org — My House NOLA, in partnership with the Broadmoor Improvement Association, presents a gathering of food trucks. Visit www.myhousenola.com for details on participating vendors. 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Figure Drawing Class. Forstall Art Supplies, 3135 Calhoun St., (504) 866-4278; www.forstallartsupply.com — Call to register for the figure drawing class. Admission $10. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Financial Seminar Focuses on Social Security Maximization. East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie, (504) 838-1190; www. jefferson.lib.la.us — Local financial advisor, Brett Terrell, discusses maximization of Social Security through a series of topics. 6:30 p.m. It’s All About the Music BIke Ride. Congo Square, Louis Armstrong Park, North Rampart and St. Ann streets — As part of NOLA Social Ride, bicyclists cruise around the city, stopping a few times along the way to enjoy free live music. More information is available at www.facebook.com/groups/ nolasocialride. 6 p.m. Reggae Night. The Other Place, 1224 St. Bernard Ave., (504) 943-7502 — DJ Kush Master spins reggae, there’s food from Coco Hut and there are cultural vendors. Free admission. 8 p.m. Toddler Time. Louisiana Children’s Museum, 420 Julia

St., (504) 523-1357; www.lcm. org — The museum hosts special Tuesday and Thursday activities for children ages 3 and under and their parents or caregivers. Admission $8, free for members. 10:30 a.m.

WEDNESDAY 19 Barbershop Meetings. Ashe Cultural Arts Center, 1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 569-9070; www.ashecac.org — Peter Nahkid leads the men’s discussion of entrepreneurship, family, love, dreams and more. 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Covington Farmers Market. Covington City Hall, 609 N. Columbia St., Covington, (985) 892-1873 — The market offers fresh locally produced foods every week. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Gambit’s Fourth Annual Food Revue. Pavilion of the Two Sisters, City Park, 1 Palm Drive, (504) 482-4888 — Sample food tastings from more than 30 New Orleans restaurants all in one night. 7 p.m. regular admission $45, 6 p.m. VIP admission with VIP tent access and champagne bar $70, Tickets available at www.bestofneworleans.com/foodrevue. The Intersection of Black Arts. Tulane University, Lavin-Bernick Center, Kendall Cram Lecture Hall, (504) 3142188; www.tulane.edu — Big Freedia the Queen Diva hosts a discussion about the intersection of black arts, cultural appropriation, gender and sexuality. Visit www.tulane. edu for more information. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Lunchbox Lecture. National World War II Museum, 945 Magazine St., (504) 527-6012; www.nationalww2museum. org — The semi-monthly lecture series focuses on an array of World War II-related topics. Call (504) 528-1944 ext. 229 for details. Noon. Postcards from Paris. St. Louis Cathedral, Jackson Square, (504) 523-4662; www. hnoc.org — The Historic New Orleans Collection and

the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra present, Postcards from Paris, a free concert, at St. Louis Cathedral. 7:30 p.m. Westwego Farmers & Fisheries Market. Westwego Farmers & Fisheries Market, Sala Avenue at 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.

THURSDAY 20 Alvar Arts. Alvar Library, 913 Alvar St., (504) 596-2667; www nutrias.org — Alvar Library hosts an evening of music, art, writing and performance. There’s a presentation, a Q&A and refreshments. Visit www.alvararts.org for details. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Art on the Rocks at W New Orleans. W Hotel New Orleans, 333 Poydras St., (504) 525-9444; www.wneworleans.com — Artists in residence showcase and sometimes demonstrate their work and there’s a DJ, drink specials and giveaways of lodging at W Hotels across the country. Visit www.wneworleans.com/artontherocks for details. 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Bal des Artistes II: Making New Orleans. Morning Call, City Park, 1 Palm Drive, (504) 4839474; www.neworleanscitypark. com — Presenting the work of artists, artisans and manufacturers, Bal des Artistes is an evening with food, fun and fantasy, ending with an after party at the City Park Casino. Tickets $100. 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Business Plan Writing Series. Jane O’Brien Chatelain West Bank Regional Library, 2751 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey, (504) 364-2660; www.jplibrary. net — Operation Hope hosts a series of free 90-minute classes about different aspects of creating business plans. The series culminates with a graduation. 7 p.m. Marketplace at Armstrong Park. Armstrong Park, 701 N. Rampart St., (504) 658-3200; www.pufap.org — The weekly market features fresh produce, baked goods, Louisiana seafood, handmade beauty products, art, crafts and entertainment. Visit www.icdnola. org for details. 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. National Bordello Day. May Baily’s Place, 415 Dauphine St., (504) 586-1800; www. dauphineorleans.com/nightlife — Celebrating “madame” wardrobe, ladies are invited for happy hour, featuring the Madame Martini and free appetizers. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. NOLA TimeBanking, DyverseCity Etsy Training. DyverseCity, 3932 Fourth St., (504) 439-4530 — Attendees can set up TimeBank accounts, learn how to

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Friday Nights at NOMA. New Orleans Museum of Art, City Park, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, (504) 658-4100; www.noma.org — The four-part weekly event includes an art activity, live music, a film and a food demo. 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Old Algiers Harvest Fresh Market. Old Algiers Harvest Fresh Market, 922 Teche St. — Produce, seafood and more are available for purchase. 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

SATURDAY 22 Arts Market of New Orleans. Palmer Park, South Claiborne and Carrollton avenues — The Arts Council of New Orleans’ market features local and handmade goods, food, children’s activities and live music. Visit www.artscouncilofneworleans.org for details. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Crescent City Farmers Market. Magazine Street Market, Magazine and Girod streets, (504) 861-5898; www. marketumbrella.org — The weekly market features fresh produce, flowers and food. 8 a.m. to noon.

German Coast Farmers Market. Ormond Plantation, 13786 River Road, Destrehan — The market features a wide range of fresh vegetables, fruits, flowers and other items. Visit www. germancoastfarmersmarket. org for details. 8 a.m. to noon. Gretna Farmers Market. Gretna Farmers Market, Huey P. Long Avenue, between Third and Fourth streets, Gretna, (504) 362-8661 — The weekly rain-or-shine market features more than 30 vendors offering a wide range of fruits, vegetables, meats and flowers. Free admission. 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Grow Dat Farm Stand. Grow Dat Youth Farm, 150 Zachary Taylor Drive, (504) 377-8395; www.growdatyouthfarm.org — Grow Dat Youth Farm sells its produce. 9 a.m. to noon. Performing Arts Showcase. Tulane University, Lavin-Bernick Center, Kendall Cram Lecture Hall, (504) 314-2188; www. tulane.edu — Featuring Sunni Patterson, the showcase will host local and student performers. For more information, visit www.strikingly.com/ tulaneblackartsfestival. 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Renaissance Marketplace of New Orleans East. 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. St. Bernard Seafood & Farmers Market. Aycock Barn, 409 Aycock St., Arabi, (504) 3554442; www.visitstbernard. com — The market showcases fresh seafood, local produce, jams and preserves, baked goods, crafts, live entertainment, children’s activities and more. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. StoryQuest. New Orleans Museum of Art, City Park, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, (504) 658-4100; www.noma.org — Authors, actors and artists read children’s books and send kids on an art quest through the museum afterward. 11:30 a.m. Yoga. Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden, New Orleans Museum of Art, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, City Park, (504) 658-4100; www.noma. org — The museum holds yoga classes. Call (504) 456-5000

for details. Free for NOMA and East Jefferson Wellness Center members, $5 general admission. 8 a.m.

SUNDAY 23 SoBou Goes to the Dogs. SoBou, 310 Chartres St., (504) 552-4095; www.sobounola.com — In celebration of Barkus, the French Quarter’s pup parade, bring your dogs to enjoy treats and happier hour for yourself. Noon to 6 p.m. Swing Dance Lesson With Amy & Chance. d.b.a., 618 Frenchmen St., (504) 942-3731; www. dbabars.com/dbano — The bar and music venue offers free swing dance lessons. 4:30 p.m.

MONDAY 24 Tai Chi/Chi Kung. New Orleans Museum of Art, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, City Park, (504) 658-4100; www.noma.org — Terry Rappold presents the class in the museum’s art galleries. Call (504) 456-5000 for details. Free for NOMA and East Jefferson General Hospital Wellness Center members, $5 general admission. 6 p.m.

SPORTS Pelicans. Smoothie King Center, 1501 Girod St., (504) 587-3663; www.neworleansarena.com — The New Orleans Pelicans play the New York Knicks 7 p.m. Wednesday and the Los Angeles Clippers 7 p.m. Monday.

REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS Funny Bones Improv. Funny Bones Improv, a non-profit comedy troupe who performs for children at hospitals, seeks applicants for its Ha!Spital Improv Specialist Training. Visit www.funnybonesimprov.com for details. Deadline Friday.

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS American Cancer Society. American Cancer Society, 2605 River Road, Westwego, (504) 833-4024; www.cancer.org — The American Cancer Society needs volunteers for upcoming events and to facilitate patient service programs. Opportunities are available with Relay for Life, Look Good … Feel Better, Hope Lodge, Man to Man, Road to Recovery, Hope Gala and more. Call for information. Another Life Foundation Volunteers. Another Life Foundation seeks volunteers recovering from mental illness to help mentor others battling depression and suicidal behaviors. Free training provided. For details, contact Stephanie PAGE 67

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no criminal convictions to help expose housing discrimination in the New Orleans metro area. Call (504) 717-4257 or email mmorgan@gnofairhousing. org for information. Green Light New Orleans. The group that provides free energy-efficient lightbulbs seeks volunteers to help install the bulbs in homes. Call (504) 324-2429 or email green@greenlightneworleans.org to apply. Visit www. greenlightneworleans.org for details. HandsOn New Orleans. The volunteer center for the Greater New Orleans area invites prospective volunteers to learn about the various opportunities available, how to sign up for service projects and general tips on how to be a good volunteer. Call (504) 304-2275, email volunteer@ handsonneworleans.org or visit www.handsonneworleans.org for details. Hospice Volunteers. Harmony Hospice, 519 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 832-8111 — Harmony Hospice seeks volunteers to offer companionship to patients through reading, playing cards and other activities. Call Carla Fisher at (504) 832-8111 for details. Jackson Barracks Museum Volunteers. The museum seeks volunteers to work one day a week for the Louisiana National Guard Museum. Volunteers prepare military aircraft, vehicles and equipment for display. Call David at (504) 837-0175 or email daveharrell@yahoo. com for details. Lakeview Civic Improvement Association. The association’s green space committee needs volunteers for the adopt-a-block program to pick up trash or trim trees. Sign up with Russ Barranco at (504) 482-9598 or rpbarranco@ cox.net. Louisiana SPCA Volunteers. The Louisiana SPCA seeks volunteers to work with the animals and help with special events, education and more. Volunteers must be at least 12 years old and complete a volunteer orientation to work directly with animals. Visit www.la-spca. org/volunteer to sign up. lowernine.org Volunteers. Lowernine.org seeks volunteers to help renovate homes in the Lower 9th Ward. Visit www.lowernine. org or email lauren@lowernine.org for details.

Meal Delivery Volunteers. Jefferson Council on Aging seeks volunteers to deliver meals to homebound adults. Gas/mileage expenses will be reimbursed. Call Gail at (504) 888-5880 for details. National World War II Museum. National World War II Museum, 945 Magazine St., (504) 527-6012; www. nationalww2museum. org — The museum accepts applications for volunteers to meet and greet visitors from around the world and familiarize them with its galleries, artifacts and expansion. Call (504) 527-6012 ext. 243 or email katherine. alpert@nationalww2museum.org for details. New Canal Lighthouse Docents. New Canal Lighthouse, 8001 Lakeshore Dr., (504) 282-2134; www. saveourlake.org — Attendees train to be volunteer tour guides for the New Canal Lighthouse Museum. Volunteers commit to working two to three 3-hour shifts monthly. 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday. NOLA Wise. The program by Global Green in partnership with the City of New Orleans and the Department of Energy that helps homeowners make their homes more energy efficient seeks volunteers. All volunteers must attend a 30-minute orientation. Email mrowand@globalgreen.org for details. Operation REACH Volunteers. Operation REACH and Gulfsouth Youth Action Corps seek college student volunteers from all over the country to assist in providing recreation and education opportunities for New Orleans-area inner-city youth and their families. For information, visit www. thegyac.org and www. operationreach.org. Public School Volunteers. New Orleans Outreach seeks volunteers to share their enthusiasm and expertise as part of the ARMS-Outreach after-school program. Volunteers are needed in the arts, academics, technology, recreation and life skills. Email jenny@nooutreach. org or call (504) 654-1060 for information. Senior Companion Volunteers. New Orleans Council on Aging, Annex Conference Room, 2475 Canal St., (504) 821-4121; www. nocoa.org — The council seeks volunteers to assist with personal and other

daily tasks to help seniors live independently. Start the Adventure in Reading. The STAIR program holds regular volunteer training sessions to work one-on-one with public school students on reading and language skills. Call (504) 899-0820, email elizabeth@stairnola. org or visit www.stairnola. org for details. Sync Up. The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation seeks volunteers to staff Sync Up, Jazz Fest’s entertainment industry conference. Email kia@jazzandheritage.org with the subject “Sync Up Volunteer Opportunities” for guidelines and an application. Deadline March 3. Teen Suicide Prevention. The Teen Suicide Prevention Program seeks volunteers to help teach middle- and upper-school New Orleans students. Call (504) 831-8475 for details. Touro Infirmary. Touro Infirmary, 1401 Foucher St., (504) 897-7011; www. touro.com — The hospital is currently in need of adult volunteers to assist in a variety of assignments, including the chemo infusion center, information desks, family surgery lounge and book cart. For information, call Volunteer Services or email denise. chetta@touro.com.

WORDS Barnes & Noble Jr. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 3721 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 4555135 — The bookstore regularly hosts free reading events for kids. Call for schedule information. Fair Grinds Poetry Event. Fair Grinds Coffeehouse, 3133 Ponce de Leon St., (504) 913-9073; www.fairgrinds. com — Jenna Mae hosts poets and spoken-word performers. 8 p.m. Sunday. Friends of the New Orleans Public Library Book Sale. Latter Library Carriage House, 5120 St. Charles Ave., (504) 596-2625; www. nutrias.org — The group hosts twice-weekly sales of books, DVDs, books on tape, LPs and more. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Local Writers’ Group. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 3721 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 4555135 — The weekly group discusses and critiques fellow members’ writing. Google “Realms of Fiction”

for more information. 7:30 p.m. Monday. Michael Murphy, Sara Roahen, Poppy Tooker. Garden District Book Shop, The Rink, 2727 Prytania St., (504) 895-2266 — The author and contributors discuss Eat Dat: A Guide to the Unique Food Culture of the Crescent City. 6 p.m. Tuesday. Open Mic. Drum Sands Publishing and Books, 7301 Downman Road, (504) 247-6519; www.drumsandspublishing.com — The bookstore and publishing house hosts an open mic for writers of all genres. 7 p.m. Wednesday. Poets of Color. St. Anna’s Episcopal Church, 1313 Esplanade Ave., (504) 947-2121; www.stannanola. org — Poets participate in a writing circle. 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday. Story Time with Miss Maureen. Maple Street Book Shop, 7529 Maple St., (504) 866-4916; www. maplestreetbookshop. com — The bookstore hosts a children’s book reading. 11:30 a.m. Saturday. Tao Poetry. Neutral Ground Coffeehouse, 5110 Danneel St., (504) 891-3381; www.neutralground.org — The coffeehouse hosts a weekly poetry reading. 9 p.m. Wednesday. The Well: A Women’s Poetry Circle. St. Anna’s Episcopal Church, 1313 Esplanade Ave., (504) 947-2121; www.stannanola. org — The group for writers of all levels meets at 2 p.m. Monday. Call (504) 655-5489 or email fleurdeholly@gmail. com for details.

CALL FOR WRITERS New Orleans Loving Festival Youth Essay Contest. Middle and high school students under 18 in New Orleans can submit essays for the Fourth Annual New Orleans Loving Festival. For details, visit www.charitablefilmnetwork.submittable. com. Deadline March 31. William Faulkner - William Wisdom Creative Writing Competition. Creative writers are invited to enter their novels, novellas, book-length narrative non-fiction, novels-in-progress, short stories (inlcuding ones written by high school students) and essays. Visit www.wordsandmusic.org/competition for details and to enter. Deadline April 14.

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Green at (888) 543-3480, anotherlifefoundation@ hotmail.com or visit www. anotherlifefoundation.org. Bayou Rebirth Wetlands Education. Bayou Rebirth seeks volunteers for wetlands planting projects, nursery maintenance and other duties. Visit www. bayourebirth.org for details. Bilingual Evacuteers. Puentes New Orleans and Evacuteer seek bilingual volunteers to assist the Spanish-speaking population with mandatory evacuations in New Orleans during hurricane season. Email Luis Behrhorst at luis@puentesno.org for details. CASA New Orleans. The organization seeks volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocates to represent abused and neglected children in New Orleans. The time commitment is a minimum of 10 hours per month. No special skills are required; thorough training and support is provided. Call Brian Opert at (504) 522-1962 ext. 213 or email info@casaneworleans.org for details. Crescent City Farmers Market. CCFM and marketumbrella.org seek volunteers to field shoppers’ questions, assist seniors, help with monthly children’s activities and more. Call (504) 495-1459 or email latifia@marketumbrella.org for details. Dress for Success New Orleans. The professional women’s shop seeks volunteers to assist clients with shopping, manage inventory and share expertise. Call (504) 891-4337 or email neworleans@dressforsuccess. org to register. Each One Save One. Greater New Orleans’ largest oneon-one mentoring program seeks volunteer mentors. Visit www.eachonesaveone. org for details. Edgar Degas Foundation. The nonprofit seeks volunteers to contribute to the development of the foundation. Call (504) 821-5009 or email info@degashouse.com for details. Girls on the Run. Girls on the Run seeks running buddies, assistant coaches, committee members and race day volunteers. Email info@ gotrnola.org to register. Visit www.gotrnola.org for details about the program. Greater New Orleans Fair Housing Action Center. The center seeks part-time civil rights investigators with excellent writing skills, reliable transportation and

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Buron Griffin Farms, Helena, AR, has 3 positions for wheat, soybeans, rice & corn; 3 mo. experience required for job duties listed; must able to obtain driver’s license within 30 days; hired workers may be required to take random drug tests at no cost to worker; testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination from employment; tools, equipment, housing and daily trans provided for employees who can’t return home daily; trans & subsistence expenses reimb.; $9.87/ hr; three-fourths work period guaranteed from 4/1/14 – 10/31/14. Apply at nearest LA Workforce Office with Job Order 791376 or call 225-342-2917.

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CSS Potato Farm, Dalhart, TX, has 15 positions for grain & potatoes; 3 mo. experience required for job duties listed; must able to obtain driver’s license within 30 days; hired workers may be required to take random drug tests at no cost to worker; testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination from employment; tools, equipment, housing and daily trans provided for employees who can’t return home daily; trans & subsistence expenses reimb.; $10.86/hr; threefourths work period guaranteed from 4/1/14 – 11/30/14. Apply at nearest LA Workforce Office with Job Order TX8270293 or call 225-342-2917.

TEMPORARY FARM LABOR:

Fogleman Farms, Marion, AR, has 3 positions for grain; 3 mo. experience required for job duties listed; must able to obtain driver’s license within 30 days; hired workers may be required to take random drug tests at no cost to worker; testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination from employment; tools, equipment, housing and daily trans provided for employees who can’t return home daily; trans & subsistence expenses reimb.; $9.87/ hr; three-fourths work period guaranteed from 4/15/14 – 11/30/14. Apply at nearest LA Workforce Office with Job Order 797096 or call 225-342-2917.

TEMPORARY FARM LABOR:

Jared E. Thompson Farms, Holly Grove, AR, has 2 positions for grain & corn; 3 mo. experience required for job duties listed; must able to obtain driver’s license within 30 days; tools, equipment, housing and daily trans provided for employees who can’t return home daily; trans & subsistence expenses reimb.; $9.87/hr; three-fourths work period guaranteed from 3/22/14 – 11/15/14. Apply at nearest LA Workforce Office with Job Order 783049 or call 225342-2917.

TEMPORARY FARM LABOR:

McIntyre Flying Service, Angleton, TX, has 4 positions for hay; 3 mo. experience required for job duties listed; must able to obtain driver’s license within 30 days; tools, equipment, housing and daily trans provided for employees who can’t return home daily; trans & subsistence expenses reimb.; $10.86/ hr; three-fourths work period guaranteed from 3/22/14 – 12/30/14. Apply at nearest LA Workforce Office with Job Order TX6281606 or call 225-342-2917.

TEMPORARY FARM LABOR:

Temporary Farm Labor: Tricotn II, Shaw, MS, has 3 positions grain & oilseed crops; 3 mo. experience required for duties listed; must be able to obtain driver’s license within 30 days; tools, equipment, housing and daily trans provided for employees who can’t return home daily; trans & subsistence expenses reimb.; $9.87/hr; threefourths work period guaranteed from 3/1/14 – 11/1/14. Apply at nearest LA Workforce Office with Job Order MS88429 or call 225-342-2917.

MODELING/ACTING PROMOTIONAL MODELS/ BRAND AMBASSADORS

Hiring promo models and brand ambassadors in the New Orleans area to represent major beer, wine and spirits brands. Prompt payment and direct deposit is available. Work based on your availability. On-going consistent work available. www.Elevate-Your-Event.com Jobs@Elevate-Your-Event.com

RESTAURANT/HOTEL/BAR COOKS, FOOD RUNNERS, WAITSTAFF

Cafe Adelaide, part of the Commader’s Family of Restaurants, seeks waitstaff, cooks, & food runners. Apply at the restaurant at 300 Poydras St. 2-5 p.m. daily. FREE BENEFITS for full time team members after 90 days of employment. Uniform is supplied and laundered. Call (504) 595-3305.

COOKS AND BOH

Cafe Adelaide, part of the Commander’s Family of Restaurants, seeks cooks and back of house workers. Apply at the restaurant at 300 Poydras St., Loews Hotel 2-5 p.m. daily. FREEE BENEFITS for full time team members after 90 days of employment. Uniform is supplied and laundered. (504) 595-3305.

Cooks Needed!

Another Broken Egg Café is looking to fill cook positions. Apply in person at 607 Harrison Ave.

RETAIL SALES ASSOCIATE

Upscale hotel gift shop needs motivated person w/good people skills. PT, FT AM, PM. Festive atmosphere. (504) 905-5290. m_nunziante@msn.com

GYMNASTICS COACH NEEDED

Empire Gymnastics is currently looking for preschool and developmental coaches. Gymnastics experience is not required but preferred. All of our classes start at 4, so it’s a perfect evening job opportunity for college students looking to make some money for the year. Job starts ASAP. Please call the gym director, Greg. Serious inquiries only. www.empiregymnastics.net, (504) 734-0644 or epireacademy@bellsouth.net.

VOLUNTEER

TEACHERS/INSTRUCTORS ASSISTANT TENNIS COACH

Needed by the University of New Orleans in New Orleans, LA to plan & direct daily practices; direct physical training; travel with team to away matches; assist in scouting new players; keep head coach apprised of all team issues; organize equipment purchases; assist with orientation of new student-athletes; assist head coach with admin & any other duties assigned. Must have Bachelor’s degree, any field; commitment to comply with rules, regulations & policies of the NCAA, Southland Conference & the University of New Orleans; ability to establish rapport & effective working relationship with studentathletes, administration, faculty, staff, alumni & the public; good administrative, organizational & scouting skills; excellent technical skills & coaching ability in tennis. Please send CV, three letters of recommendation, & official transcripts to Ola Adegboye, Associate Athletic Director - Business Operations, Dept. of Athletics, University of New Orleans Athletic Center, 6601 Franklin Ave., New Orleans, LA, 70122. Must respond within 30 days & refer to Job #12116 to be considered. The University of New Orleans is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Women, ethnic minorities, veterans & persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Offers Volunteer Opportunities. Make a difference in the lives of the terminally ill & their families. Services include: friendly visits to patients & their families, provide rest time to caretaker, bereavement & office assistance. School service hours avail. Call Volunteer Coordinator @ 504-818-2723 #3006

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PIZZA MAKER WIT’S INN Bar & Pizza Kitchen Apply in person Mon-Fri, 1-4:30 pm 141 N. Carrollton Ave.

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Plan, direct & coordinate financial affairs of nonprofit hospital. In this regard, will direct & supervise accurate external & internal financial reporting; maximize reimbursements from both gov & private sources; coordinate formal budget & financial forecasting; maintain complete & accurate record of assets, liabilities, & financial transactions; oversee prep of tax returns; establish & maintain financial & accounting practices according to best practices & legislative reqs; oversee implementation of corporatewide financial sys; work w/other depts in area of cost control. Will plan, coordinate & direct activities of acctg dept. Master’s Accountancy, or MBA w/concentration in Accounting; five years exp as controller in large hospital setting, incl: some experience in each of the following: healthcare payment & reimbursement systems; non-profit IRS reporting; contractual adjustment estimating; managing acctg dept; external & internal financial reporting; budgeting; cost control; asset & liability mgmt; taxation; financial planning & forecasting. Job in New Orleans, LA. Send resume & credentials to: Apply to Gregory Feirn, University Medical Center Management Corp., 200 Henry Clay Ave. New Orleans, LA 70118. Must apply w/in 30 days & refer to job#12677 to be considered.

Manufacturing Engineer (Multiple Openings) needed by Intralox, LLC in Harahan, LA to design, develop, test, and evaluate integrated systems for managing industrial production processes in conjunction with conveyor equipment installations and control systems; coordinate and implement quality control objectives, activities, or procedures to resolve production problems, maximize product reliability, or minimize costs; develop and promote new industrial control systems that increase functionality and value of conveyor equipment and conveyor belt production and installation; perform value engineering of design, components, and materials; complete assigned projects to quality standards, on time, and within budget; prepare “As-built” drawings and bill of materials for projects; troubleshoot equipment remotely and on site. Must have MS Manufacturing Engineering Systems or closely related field; in depth knowledge of: manufacturing engineering, including: PLC programming, system controls, and Allen Bradley RS Logix and Control Logix. 30% national travel. Send CV and cover letter to Franck LaBiche, Human Resources Director at Intralox, LLC, 200 Laitram Lane, Harahan, LA 70123 within 30 days and refer to Job #13311 to be considered.

TEMPORARY FARM LABOR:

Frank Farms, Danbury, TX, has 3 positions for grain, hay, rice & livestock; 3 mo. experience required for job duties listed; must able to obtain driver’s license within 30 days; tools, equipment, housing and daily trans provided for employees who can’t return home daily; trans & subsistence expenses reimb.; $10.86/hr; three-fourths work period guaranteed from 3/20/14 – 12/1/14. Apply at nearest LA Workforce Office with Job Order TX4959084 or call 225-342-2917.

Picture Perfect Properties PICTURE YOURSELF IN THE HOME OF YOUR DREAMS!

Todd Taylor, Realtor,(504) 232-0362 RE/MAX & NOMAR Award Winning Agent

3527 Ridgelake Dr., Metairie.

13864 Hwy 23 • Belle Chasse

toddtaylorrealtor@yahoo.com • www.toddtaylorrealestate.com

13110 Lemans Street $120K

24 Yosemite Dr. • $269K Open Sun 1 – 3 p.m.

6843 Glengary Road $182K

A beautifully renovated 3 bd/2 ba Village De L’Est home w/a great flow, quality common space, & peacefully integrated rooms. More space than one might believe.

Solid, well built, spacious, & for sale, this 4 lrg. bd/2.5 ba home awaits you in Park Timbers on the WB. Kit. w/eat in space; sep. LR, DR+ lrg den; plenty o’closet space; & parking for 4 - 6 vehs.

Gorgeous 3 bd/2 ba Lakewood East home done right. Has w/frml LR, frml DR, lrg. den, & an appreciably lrg. Kit. w/eat - in space. All bdrms lrg enough for queen bed & furnishings.

FOR SALE

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Luxury Great Location Approx 1,350 usable sq.ft.

FOR RENT

6843 Glengary Rd. $182K 5237 Lakeview Ct. (Vacant Lot ) $6.4K 13110 Lemans St. $120K 2021 - 3 Painters St. $48K 2427 Pauger St. $20K 2723 - 25 N. Robertson St . $33.6K 3026 – 8 Second St. $64.75K 24 Yosemite Dr. $269K

LARRY HAIK JR,

Office Space Metairie

1269 Milton St. 2028 Pauger St., B 3605 St. Ferdinand St. 3607 St. Ferdinand St.

$850/mo $1,150/mo $975/mo $975/mo

RE/MAX Real Estate Partners (504) 888-9900

Each office individually owned and operated

2nd floor of 2 story office building. Parking, efficiency kitchen, storage room, mens and womens restrooms, reception area, conference rooms, private office.

Available immediately. 1 year lease $1,700/mo. (504) 957-2360.

Elegant country manor awaits you! Feel like a true Southern Belle in this extravagant and luxurious home from the marble foyer to the grand double stairwell. With approximately 8,412 sq. ft. living in the main home, and 14,621 sq. ft. total this estate is perfect for you and your family, or to use as a Bed & Breakfast. Also includes a guest home with approximately 1500 sq. ft. living. 12 car garage with heavy duty roll up doors allows for plenty of storage opportunities. Plus, option to purchase additional acres with roughly 300 producing citrus trees and barn that is furnished with electricity and water. Only minutes away from New Orleans, this is a wonderful chance to have the privacy of the country, but excitement of the city at the same time! Qualified buyers, please call today for a private viewing of this estate home.

FOR SALE OR LEASE 660 Oak Harbor 15,000 SF Class A office building Sale or some lease space available.

985-788-4993

Licensed Louisiana Commercial Realtor

2012 Power Broker Award Winner

Bonnie Buras 504-392-0022 OFFICE 504-909-3020 CELL BONNIEBURAS@AOL.COM

300 Oak harbor, Class “A” Waterfront Fine dining, fully equipped restaurant Sale or Lease (Will build to suit / office)

4526-28 Banks St. $499,000 • TOTAL 5BR/4BA

7769 Barataria Blvd • $259,000 3BR/2.5BA

3329 Calhoun $329,000 • 3BR/2BA

No expense spared! Custom renovation citing architectural details! 4/3 owners unit in hot Mid City location. Original wood moldings, exquisite master bath, custom kitchen, Frigidaire Pro appliances marble, granite, new floors, CA&H. All new electric, plumbing, roof. Camelback addition has Energy Efficient windows. Fully insulated, Ranai Tankless water heaters. New sidewalks, renovated 1/1 rental est $1,300/Mo. $1,500 Landscaping allowance.

Impeccably maintained custom built Crown Point family home on just under a full acre. BEAUTIFUL BRICK FACADE! Original owner, home features STAINED WOOD MOLDINGS throughout, WOOD FLOORS, custom kitchen with “terrazzo” style tile inlays, Gas Jenn-Air Cooktop. 900 sf Detached 2 car garage doubles as workshop w/separate storage area with central air/heat and half bath, already plumber for shower. Could be guest house or living area.

Impeccable 2011 Contemporary Renovation. Designer tile throughout, custom kitchen, oversized cabinets, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, subway tile in baths. Island offered with sale along with all appliances. Ideal floorplan with vaulted ceilings. Spacious corner lot with fenced backyard, walk to neighborhood restaraunts and Tulane University.

Each office independently owned & operated.

NEW LISTING • 1204 Aline $489,00 • 3 BR/3.5 BA

Garden District Townhouse. 2490 SF 3 story Garden District Townhouse with Electric Garage Central A/H, luxury master bath, @ corner of Camp and Aline.

Andrew Severino Investment Specialist Sharpe Realty, LLC 1513 St. Charles Ave. #A New Orleans, LA 70130 504-571-9576 (504) 684-4448

Picture Perfect Properties PICTURE YOURSELF IN THE HOME OF YOUR DREAMS!

14 Muirfield Dr. LaPlace 4 BR/4.5 BA • $860,000

3724 Audubon Trace building #37 $189,000 Absolutely beautiful condo located in demand Audubon Trace Condominiums. Many amenities including GRANITE counter tops, hardwood floors, CATHEDRAL ceilings, chandeliers, 2 LARGE bedrooms, 2 FULL baths, office, and separate living and dining room and balcony complete this stunning home. Located in the heart of Jefferson Parish near Ochsner Hospital, easy access to downtown, Elmwood and Metairie. Visit www.audubontrace.com for more information.

Specializing in luxury, historic and investment real estate.

Exquisite country/city home with room for everything and more. Near Interstate as well as the bustling center of Laplace shopping. Twenty minutes from CBD. Forty minutes from Baton Rouge. A must see in Belle Terre!

504.722.7640 • TriciaKing.com

133 Helios Avenue For Lease

1820 St. Charles Ave. New Orleans, LA 70130 www.gardnerrealotrs.com

Elizabeth Reiss

Cell: 504-813-1102

Office: 504-891-6400 libbiereiss@yahoo.com

LOUISIANA POLO FARMS SOUTH

FOR SALE

3-12 Acre Mini Farms STARTING AT 55K

1st Floor: Liv. Rm. w/real oak hardwd flrs, Kitchen ceramic tile floor, gas stove, dishwasher, lg side by side refrigerator, Den & Office new carpet, bath & laundry rm w/lager capacity Maytag washer and gas dryer. 2nd Floor: Bedrms 1, 2 & 3 have oak flrs & two closets in ea. rm., Bedrm 4 has oak floors, one closet & 2 baths. New paint inside.Tenants pay all utilities. Off st pkg w/ 1 car carport + storage. No Smokers. No Pets. Grass incl in rent. $2,100.00 Mo + Dep.

Call 504-666-1823

COMMERCIAL RENTAL RIVERBEND AREA 8120 Hampson St.

(South Carrollton & St. Charles) FORMER BEAUTY SALON

For more information

985.796.9130

For photos and map visit:

www.lapolofarms.com

Set Up For 4 Stations Separate Massage or Manicure Room High Ceilings Throughout Must See!

Call Nancy (504) 813-8876

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Old Metairie Two story House on large lot ( 75’ X160’) 4 BR, 3 BA, Liv. Rm, Den, Kitchen, Office, Landry room.

Mind/Body/Spirit Massage NOLA

HEALTH/FITNESS Elmwood Fitness Center

Join Elmwood Fitness Center today & receive 25% off initiation fee & a free personal training session!* Enjoy 4 convenient locations, 2 with 24-hour access. Join today! Call 504.733.1600 or visit ElmwoodFitness.com. *Offer expires 2/28/14

Looking to get in shape?

Elmwood Fitness Center offers certified personal training at all four convenient locations. Trainers offer fun and challenging workouts and flexible hours. To book your next appointment, call 504.736.4723.

PSYCHICS/TAROT/ASTROLOGY PSYCHIC RENEWS

4001 General DeGaulle Dr, #C New Orleans, La 504.362.3900 • 504.362.8498

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Offering Massage or Reiki Sessions Lawrence Henry Gobble, LMT #7397

www.massagenola.com 504-621-8054 Authentic Strength and Performance Institute 616 Causeway Blvd.

GET THE BODY YOU’VE ALWAYS WANTED with Training as little as $10/session

A yoga and personal training studio Yoga • TRX • Personal Training Corporate Services

FAST • EFFECTIVE • AFFORDABLE Workouts Perfect for ANYONE wanting to get in shape fast!

MASSAGE

Certain restrictions apply. New clients only. Classes available. Student, Law Enforcement, Military and First Responder discounts now available! Call Now!

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Mention this ad & receive $20 off your 1st session!

Text or Call Christopher

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AUTOMOTIVE DOMESTIC AUTOS 2007 CORVETTE Z51

2007 Chevrolet Corvette Z51 2 LT Coupe 29,000 miles, excellent condition. Factory HUD and Kenwood Entertainment Unit added. Premium 18” front and 19” rear wheels. Price $31,257 For more info & to set up an appointment, contact 504-458-4741

IMPORTED AUTOS 2002 TOYOTA CAMRY LXE

Orig. owner, 4 door, automatic w/ leather interior. & leather seats. Champagne color. 74,000 miles, (3/4 on hwy). Good condition $5800 obo. Call (504) 377-8768

2003 TOYOTA COROLLA

179,000 hwy miles. 1 owner. Excellent condition. $4900. Call (504) 208-8552

MERCHANDISE ART/POSTERS ORIGINAL PAINTINGS FOR SALE

By French Quarter artist. $50 ea. Call Don (504) 874-4920.

PASTEL SAILBOAT PICTURE 36 x 45. VERY NICE, $35. Call 504-287-4104.

BABY ITEMS GREAT FOR MARDI GRAS AND FESTIVALS

Double Stroller side by side, 50.00. Call 504-832-1689.

CLOTHING ITALIAN LEATHER CAPE! Size M - 1X. NEVER WORN! $60.00. Call (504) 287-4104.

SILVER FOX JACKET

Hip length. SIze 8. Excellent condition - perfect for Valentines Day! Best iffer. Call (504) 377-8768

ELECTRONICS

SERVICES CLEANING/JANITORIAL PAT’S HOUSEKEEPING

ZENITH CHROMOMATIC TUBE RADIO/TURNTABLE

Professional • Dependable 15+ Yrs Exp • References Wkly, Bi-Wkly or Monthly. Free Est. Call Pat: (504) 228-5688 or (504) 464-7627.

FURNITURE/ACCESSORIES

Comm & Res., General cleaning or detailed cleaning. Sanding, stripping, restoring all floors, carpets, upholstery, pressure washing & construction cleaning. (504) 415-3075

Vintage model 6J02; radio tubes intact. Chassis in good condition; mechanism needs some repair. jbcsj@bellsouth.net

SLATE TABLE

Slate End table with metal scroll legs, $75. Call (504) 488-4609

MISC. FOR SALE CRAB & DEEP WATER CRAWFISH NETS

Handmade & Heavy Duty Call Melvin at 504-228-9614 for a price.

HANDYMAN HANDY-MEN-R-US

SK SERVICES

TREE CUTTING TREES CUT CHEAP

& cheap trash hauling. Call (504) 292-0724

Home Improvement & Repair Specialists. Pre & Post Inspection Repairs. New gutters & gutter cleaning, siding/fascia, patio covers, concrete, plumbing, new roofs & repairs, tree trimming & removal. Maids/entertainment servers. “We do what others don’t want to do!” Jeff, (504) 610-5181. jnich762@gmail.com

PAINTING/PAPER HANGING HELM PAINT & DECORATING Steering You In the Right Direction for over 40 Yrs! We match any color! We rent Pressure Washers, Spray Guns & Wall Paper Removers (Steamers). Free Delivery. M-F, 7a-6p, Sat, 8a-5p. Locations on Earhart, Canal, Magazine & Veterans

EMPLOYMENT

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REAL ESTATE BUSINESSES

METAIRIE

GARDEN CENTER BUSINESS FOR SALE

2 BR/1.5BA TOWNHOUSE

NOTICE:

All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act and the Louisiana Open Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. For more information, call the Louisiana Attorney General’s Office at 1-800-273-5718

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

Large, alarm sys, w&d connections, patio. Water paid. $850 per month + $850 deposit. No pets, no smoking Call (504) 885-1595

Business of plants, statuary & pottery for sale in Mandeville. Call Alan (504) 428-5868.

OLD METAIRIE

REAL ESTATE FOR RENT

1BR/1BA APT

Great location! $950 Utilities paid. Call (504) 782-3133.

SPECIAL EVENT RENTALS

261 1/2 B. ELMEER AVE.

3 br/2 ba, upper dupelx, large liv rm & dining rm or office, hdwd flrs, ceil fans, kitchen w/stove, dishwasher, refrig & washer/dryer. $1,475/mo. GREAT LOCATION OFF OF METAIRIE ROAD. Call (504) 554-3844.

RIVERFRONT PENTHOUSE

With Million Dollar Views! Furnished, 2 Br + Loft Bed/2.5 BA, healthclub, pool, secured parking, All utilities & WiFi, $700 daily (3 day minimum). Call (781) 608-6115.

GENERAL RENTALS

$300 OFF 1st MONTH Sparkling Pool & Bike Path

CALL TODAY FOR OUR WEEKLY SPECIALS

1 BR apt with new granite in kit & bath. King Master w/wall of closets. Kit w/ all built-ins. Laundry on premises. Offst pkg. NO PETS. Avail now. Owner/ agent, $699/mo. 504-236-5776.

H2O, Gas, & High Speed Internet Included 1, 2,3 Bedrooms Available. Kenner, Metairie, Metro New Orleans, and the Westbank. Call MetroWide Apartments Today 504-304-4687

TRADITIONAL NEW ORLEANS CHARM! 2534 LAHARPE ST. $325,000

3 BR, 2 BA • 2,300 SQ FT. Lovely Camelback near Fairground. Newly renovated, original wood floors, open floor plan for entertainment. Quartz counters, travertine tile, custom cabinets, SSl appls, high celis, & Master suite to die for! Big deck, bigger yard lots of light. 2 separate living areas & 4th room with skylight. This home is waiting for you! Gardner Realtors, 7100 Read Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70127. Office: (504) 242-9500. Santiago Compass (cell: 504 - 919-3999, email: scompass@GardnerRealtors.com; Troy Lee (cell: 504 - 473-2771, email: tlee@GardnerRealtors.com),

ALGIERS POINT HISTORIC ALGIERS POINT

CORPORATE RENTALS

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

FURNISHED NEW ORLEANS RIVERFRONT PENTHOUSE

MID CITY

WITH MILLION DOLLAR VIEWS! 2 BR + Loft Bed, 2.5 BA, Health Club, Pool, Secured Parking, All Util/WiFi, $3,600 monthly. Special Events: Mardi Gras, Jazz Fest, etc., $700 daily (3 day minimum). Call (781) 608-6115.

JEFFERSON

402 S. HENNESSEY ST.

3 Br, 1 Ba, beautiful hdwd flrs, garage, large yd, lots of uptown charm. $1200/ mo. Call for details. 504-835-7635.

GENTILLY 6 APTS - GENTILLY BLVD

Near Dillard Univ. Always rented! Rents $3,220 per month. $289,000. For more info call Owner/Agent, 504838-8745

MISSISSIPPI

UPTOWN/GARDEN DISTRICT Fully Furn’d studio/effy/secure bldg/ gtd pkg/pool/gym/wifi/laundry/3 mo. min. No pets. Avail March 31st. Call 504-442-0573 or 985-871-4324.

Secluded, custom 3BR, 3BA w/ stocked lake & barn. 79.346 ac $449,000 or w/40.783 ac $371,500. Ford Realty, Inc. www.fordrity.com (800) 354-3673.

2 BR/1 BA, newly refurbished, freshly painted two-story Faubourg Marigny apartment. Newly finished hardwood floors, washer, dryer, fridge, garbage disposal, alarm system. Sweet neighborhood. Great location. Landlord pays water. $1,500/mo. (504) 9438138. shadow@well.com

1321 Coliseum St. $450,000

D OL

3 bedroom, 2 bath home on Historic Coliseum Square. Off street parking, central air and heat, great entertaining home large front porch and balcony. in an untra convenient Lower Garden District location close to downtown. Approx 3k sq.ft.

2852 STATE

3 bedrm single house, 2 baths, living rm, dining rm, furn. kit., central a/c & heat, ceiling fans, hardwood flrs, w/d hook-ups, off-street pkng. $1800, (504) 866-6319.

117 S. Hennessey St., $ 329,900 NG

4916 DANNEEL

4402 CANAL ST

1205 ST CHARLES/$1095

LARGE APT IN MARIGNY

36 C NEWTON RD LUMBERTON, MS

Near shopping, 2 br, 1 ba, 1/2 dbl, hdwd flrs, furn kit, w/d, a/c&h, fenced front, side & back yd, shed, off st prkg, external security lightning. $1175 • 615-9478.

GARDEN DISTRICT

1/2 shotgun double, 2 BR, living room, furn kit, fans, window units, wood floors, w/d hkups, small yard. $800/ mo. Owner/Agent 504-450-7676.

FRENCH QUARTER/ FAUBOURG MARIGNY

4618 ANNUNCIATION ST.

Close to Univ. Lg Lower, 1st flr. 2BR + study, complete ba, kit, din area, CA&H, all appl, gated, drvwy, yd, off st pkg, sec. $950/mo. Perfect for prof’s. (504) 813-8186 or (504) 274-8075.

513 S. CORTEZ ST

2BR/1BA, LR, w&d hhkps, CA&H, new hdwd floors. O/S pkng. Near Ochsner. $900/mo, water & gas included. Call (323) 872-6046

1 living rm, 2 br, 2 ba, furn kit, cen a/h, half double, not shotgun. Wood floors, ceiling fans, $750. Call 891-3323.

I ND

Move in cond, lots of architectural details, 1st block off Canal, off street pkng for several cars, garage. 2 br, 2 dens, encl porch/sun rm & wood flrs. Must see to appreciate.

Michael L. Baker, ABR/M, CRB, HHS President Realty Resources, Inc. 504-523-5555 • cell 504-606-6226

Licensed by the Louisiana Real Estate Commission for more than 28 years with offices in New Orleans, LA 70130

Perf for prof’s, Vict hse, over 1300 sq ft, 2br/1 full & 1/2 ba, LR, DR, kit, wd flrs, hi ceil balcony, pool priv. for tenants only, appls, ca&h, sec. guard, $1500/ mo. 504-813-8186, 504-274-8075

DORIAN M. BENNETT • 504-236-7688 dorian.bennett@sothebysrealty.com

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NO. 23241DIV D.

NOTICE is given to all parties whom it may concern, including the creditors of the decedent herein and of his estate, that the Administratrix of this succession has petitioned this Court for authority to sell at private sale that certain immovable property belonging to the decedent in accordance with the provisions of Article 3281 of the Code of Civil Procedure for the sum $ 10,000.00 for the whole of said property, the succession to pay its pro-rata share of taxes, proper certificates, and vendors’ fee. The immovable property to be sold at private sale is described as follows: LOT NO. FOUR (4), Square 503 and 620, FIRST MUNICIPAL DISTRICT of the City of New Orleans. The improvements thereon bear the Municipal Number 1121 South Dupre Street. Being. the same property acquired from the Succession of Sanders Coleman, Sr. being Proceedings No.04-15522 of the Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans by Judgment of Possession dated October 28, 2004, registered as CIN 294662, NAB 0455067; and by Affidavit of Small Succession of Frank Robert Coleman, not yet of record; and by Affidavit of Small Succession of Frances Coleman Rhone, not yet of record. Any heir or creditor who opposes the proposed sale must file his opposition within seven (7) days from the date of the last publication of this notice. Thibodaux, Louisiana, this 13th day of February 2014. Attorney: Wallace H. Paletou Bar Roll No. 10278 Attorney for the Succession Address: 3601 North I-10 Service Road West Metairie, Louisiana 70002 Telephone: (504) 456-2626 Gambit: 2/18 & 3/11 Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Linder Ann Hill Andrews a/k/a Linder Ann Hill a/k/a Linder A. Hill a/k/a Linder Hill a/k/a Linder Ann Andrews a/k/a Linder A. Andrews a/k/a Linder Andrews a/k/a Linder Hill Andrews a/k/a Linder H. Andrews and/or Larry Andrews, contact Atty. Bonita Watson, 504.799.2265. Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Marlene Piazza Wattigny or Lynn Wattigny, please contact Attorney Ashley B. Schepens (504) 837-4950. Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Michael Mabon please contact J. Benjamin Avin Atty, 2216 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130, (504) 525-1500. Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Paul A. Dix, please contact William Boyles, Atty, at 504-232-2940. Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Stacey A. Hayden, please contact Loyola Law Clinic at 504-861-5599. Anyone knowing the whereabouts of the Succession of Huey Bursey, Jr. or his heirs, please contact Atty Toni R. Arnona at 504-250-6502.

STATE OF LOUISIANA

NOTICE IS GIVEN that the 22nd Judicial District Court, by stipulations entered in open court on 19 November 2013 and by court order entered on the 23rd day of January 2014 has ordered the sale of the below described property for the price of One Million Sixty Thousand And No/100 ($1,060,000) Dollars, the Succession’s undivided interest in and to the following described property: A CERTIAN LOT OR PORTION OF GROUND, together with all the buildings and improvements thereon and all the rights, ways, privileges, servitudes, appurtenances and advantages thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining, situated in the PARISH OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF LOUISIANA, in LABARRE PLANTATION SUBDIVISION, designated as LOT 3 on a plan of survey by Walker & Avery, Inc., dated February 29, 1984, and according thereto said lot measures as follows: Beginning at a point of the dividing line between LOTS 5 & 6 of said subdivision, said point being on the Northerly line of Jefferson Highway; thence North 19° 25’ 37” East, a distance of 232.80 feet to a point; thence South 80° 25’ 03” East, a distance of 272.29 feet to a point, thence South 19° 35’ 37” West, a distance of 230.37 feet to the Northerly line of Jefferson Highway, thence Westerly on a curve to the right, having a radius of 254.94 feet along said Northerly line of Jefferson Highway, a distance of 34.87 feet to a point; thence North 80° 39’ 03” West along the Northerly Line of Jefferson Highway, a distance of 238.01 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING. Improvements thereon bear the Municipal No. 1017-19 Jefferson Highway. (collectively, the “Property”) NOW THEREFORE, in accordance with the law, notice is hereby given that the 22nd Judicial District Court has ordered the sale of the below described property, at private sale, for the price and upon the terms aforesaid and the heirs, legatees, and creditors are required to make opposition, if any they have or can, to such sale, within seven (7) days, including Sundays and holidays, from date whereon the last publication of this notice appears. January 23, 2014 Malise Prieto, Clerk of Court Attorney: William W. Edelman Address: P.O. Box 7788 Metairie, LA 70010 Telephone: (504) 828-9511 Gambit: 2/18/14 Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Christina Rodriguez please contact J. Benjamin Avin Atty, 2216 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130, (504) 525-1500. Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Claudia T. Matthews, please contact Atty Toni R. Arnona at 504-250-6502. Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Darryl R. Howard, please contact Atty Toni R. Arnona at 504-250-6502 Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Debra E. Burns please contact the Law Offices of Rudy Gorrell (504) 553-9588 1215 Prytania St., Ste. 223 New Orleans, LA 70130. Anyone knowing the whereabouts of John &/or Helen Sims contact Attorney Valerie Fontaine, 985-893-3333. Property Rights Involved.

STATE OF LOUISIANA

NOTICE BY PUBLICATION OF APPLICATION FOR AUTHORITY TO SELL IMMOVABLE PROPERTY NOTICE is hereby given that Roger Smith duly appointed Curator for the interdict Louis A. Louviere, Jr. has made application to the Court for authority to sell the following immovable property at private sale, to-wit: TWO CERTAIN LOTS OF GROUND, together with all the buildings and improvements thereon and all the rights, ways, privileges, servitudes, advantages and appurtenances thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining, situated in the State of Louisiana, Parish of Jefferson in that part thereof known as Highway Park, designated as Lots 9 and 10 of Square 17, which square is bounded by Iowa Avenue, 42nd Street, Kansas Avenue and 43rd Street as shown on survey by J.J. Krebs & Sons, Inc., dated March 26, 1977, revised May 24, 1977, revised September 13, 1977, a copy of which is annexed to an act passed before Edmond G. Miranne, Jr., N.P. dated February 28, 1978, and according thereto the said lots adjoin each other and measure together 50 feet front on Iowa Avenue, the same width in the rear by a depth of 127.50 feet between equal and parallel lines. Said Lot No. 9 lies nearer to and commences at a distance of 200 feet from the corner of Iowa Avenue and 43rd Street. All in accordance with survey by Improvements thereon bear the Municipal Number 4228 Iowa Avenue, Kenner, Louisiana. Being the same property acquired by the Louis A. Louviere, Jr. herein from the vendee herein by act before Mary Ann Meyer, dated on the 3rd day of July, 2001, registered in COB 3055, folio 642. 4428 Iowa Avenue, Kenner Louisiana. Any creditors of the interdict who oppose the sale must do so within seven (7) days of the last date of publication issued. After seven (7) days from the last publication the court may issue an order authorizing the sale of the property for the price and sum of One Hundred Fifty Eight Thousand and No/100 ($158,000.00) all cash to seller, at private sale. Attorney: IRVY E. COSSÉ, JR. #4424 COSSÉ & COSSÉ, L.L.C. Address: 1130 St. Charles Ave. New Orleans, LA. 70130 Telephone: (504) 588-9500 Gambit: 1/28/14 & 2/18/14

24TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH OF JEFFERSON STATE OF LOUISIANA

NO.: 735-024 DIV. B SUCCESSION OF SANDRA ANN BARTHOLOMEW NOTICE OF PUBLICATION OF FILING OF TABLEAU OF DISTRIBUTION Notice is hereby given to the creditors of this estate and to all other persons interested to show cause within seven (7) days from this notification why the First and Final Tableau of Distribution presented by the Independent Administrator of this Estate should not be approved and homologated and the funds distributed accordingly. By Order of the Court, Attorney: Ronald W. Morrsion, Jr. Address: 209-A Canal Street Metairie, LA 70005 Telephone: (504) 831-2348 Gambit: 2/18/14

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24TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH OF JEFFERSON

CIVIL DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH OF ORLEANS

NO.: 730-107 DIV. E

NO.: 731-217 DIV. O

NO.: 13-7928 DIV. H-12

NO.: 2012-10266 DIV. J

SUCCESSION OF INEZ MARIE GUILLOT, WIFE OF/AND CLERFA LUCIEN PERQUE

SUCCESSION OF MARY JARVIS GRAYMAN

SUCCESSION OF HENRY FONTCUBERTA

SUCCESSION OF WALTER PAYTON, JR.

NO.: 90-20473 DIV. L DOCKET NO. 1

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR AUTHORITY TO SELL IMMOVABLE AND MOVABLE PROPERTY

WHEREAS, WILSON GRAYMAN, the duly appointed Administrator of the Succession of Mary Jarvis Grayman, (hereinafter referred to as the “Succession”) has made an application to this Honorable Court for a judgment of authority to buy the following described property, to wit:

STATE OF LOUISIANA

Notice is hereby given that Jeannette Perque Broussard, the Administratrix of the Succession of Clerfa Lucien Perque has petitioned this Honorable Court for authority to sell all of the succession’s right, title and interest in and to the following described immovable and movable property in accordance with the provisions of Articles 3191 and 3281 of the Code of Civil Procedure: All of the succession’s right, title and interest in and to the following described immovable property, to wit:

Being the same property acquired by Inez Guillot, wife of/and Clerfa Perque form Adeline Ordoyne, wife of/and Oneal Joseph Trosclair, by act passed before Lazard Levy, Notary Public, dated February 21, 1958, registered in COB 442, folio 274, Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana. The proposed sale shall be subject to the price, terms and conditions as set forth in the purchase agreement and agreement to purchase, copies of which are filed in these proceedings. Any heir or creditor who opposes the proposed sale must file his or her opposition within seven (7) days from the date on which the last publication of this notice appears. Attorney: George Pivach, II (10798) Address: 8311 Highway 23, Ste. 104 P.O. Box 7125 Belle Chasse, LA 70037 Telephone: (504) 394-1870 Facsimile: (504) 393-2553 email: firm@pivachlaw.com Gambit: 1/28/14 & 2/18/14 The annual return of CommCare Louisiana, a non-profit corporation, for the twelve months ending June 30, 2013 is available for inspection during normal business hours at the address noted below by any citizen who so requests within 180 days after publication of this notice. CommCare Louisiana, 601 Poydras Street, Suite 2755, New Orleans, Louisiana 70130. The principal manager is John A. Stassi II, President, Telephone (504) 324-8950. Anyone knowing the whereabouts of a lost mail note payable to Luckmore Finance Corporation dated May 31, 2013 in the amount of $1,135.80 and signed by a S. Freeman; please contact Jules Fontana, Attorney @ 504-581-9545.

NOTICE

AN UNDIVIDED ONE-HALF (1/2) INTEREST IN AND TO THAT CERTAIN PIECE OR PORTION OF GROUND, together with all the buildings and improvements thereto and all of the servitudes, rights, ways, privileges, advantages thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining, situated in the State of Louisiana, Parish of Jefferson, in Township 14 South, Ranges 23 and 24 East, southeastern land district of Louisiana, west of the Mississippi River, and designated as Parcel P-2-A-1, all as per plan thereof made by J.J. Krebs & Sons, Inc., C.E. & S., dated May 15, 1973, revised September 26, 1973, revised April 11, 1974, revised May 5, 1975 and December 29, 1975 and approved by the Jefferson Parish Council under Ordinance No. 12331, recorded in COB 858, folio 638, and which said portion of ground was subdivided into WOODMERE SUBDIVISION, SECTION 4, all as per plan of resubdivision thereof made by J.J. Krebs & Sons, Inc. C.E. & S., dated December 16, 1975, approved by the Jefferson Parish Council under Ordinance No. 12331, recorded in COB 858, folio 638, same being designated as follows: Lot 1108, Square EE, which square is bounded by Patricia Lane (side), Deerlick Lane (side), Post Drive and Alex Kornman Boulevard, and according to the above, said lot commences at a distance of 185 feet from the corner of Post Drive and Alex Kornman Boulevard, and measures thence 60 feet front on Alex Kornman Boulevard; same in width in the rear, and by a depth of 100 feet between equal and parallel lines; all as noted on print of survey made by J.J. Krebs & Sons, Inc., C.E. & S., dated October 1, 1976, resurveyed November 22, 1976, to show improvements. Improvements thereon bear the Municipal Number 2212 Alex Kornman Boulevard, Harvey Louisiana 70058. Being the same property acquired by Wilson M. Grayman and Mary Jarvis Grayman from Stephen Peter Katicich and Linda Durand Katicich by Act of Sale passed before H. Edward Ellzey, N.P., dated March 27, 1996 and recorded in COB 2935, folio 502, on April 2, 1996, in Parish of Jefferson, Louisiana. Wilson Grayman, the duly appointed Administrator of the Succession, has agreed to purchase the Succession’s entire, undivided interest in said property, at private sale on the terms of $30,000.00 cash. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an order granting such authority may be issued after the expiration of seven (7) days from the date of final publication and that an opposition may be filed at any time prior to the issuance of such order. By Order of the Court, Edna Goldsby, Deputy Clerk of Court for Jon Gegenheimer, Clerk of Court Attorney: G. Patrick Hand, Jr. Address: 901 Derbigny st. Gretna, LA 70053 Telephone: (504) 362-5893 Gambit: 2/18/14 & 3/11/14

STATE OF LOUISIANA

NOTICE TO PUBLISH Notice is hereby given to the creditors of this Estate and to all persons herein interested to show cause within seven (7) days from this publication (if they have or can) why the account and tableau of distribution presented by the Executrix of this Estate should not be approved and homologated and the funds distributed in accordance herewith. Dale N. Atkins, Clerk of Court Respectfully Submitted, Attorney: Gayle A. Reynolds, Bar #11200 Address: 815 Baronne St. New Orleans, LA 70113 Telephone: (504) 412-8200 Gambit: 2/18/14

CIVIL DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH OF ORLEANS NO.: 13-9783 DIV. N

SUCCESSION OF BESSIE TURNER MORRIS NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO SELL IMMOVABLE PROPERTY AT PRIVATE SALE Notice is hereby given that Lloyd O. Morris, the duly appointed Administrator of the above entitled succession, has applied for an order granting him the authority to sell at private sale the following property to wit: A CERTAIN PIECE OR PORTION OF GROUND, together with all the buildings and improvements thereon, and all right, ways, privileges, servitudes, appurtenances and advantages thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining, situated in the Fourth District of the City of New Orleans, Parish of Orleans, State of Louisiana, more specifically designated as LOT NO. “A” in SQUARE NO. 286. Improvements thereon bear Municipal No. 2511 Danneel Street, New Orleans, LA 70113. The sales price is for $50,000.00, cash payable at the act of sale. Pursuant to Civil Code of Procedure Article 3443, notice of the application of a succession representative to sell succession property needs to be published once and in the Parish where the proceeding is pending or where the property is located, and shall state that any opposition to the proposed sale must be filed within ten (10) days from the date of the publication. By Order of Clerk of Court For the Parish of Orleans Attorney: George S. Rupenicker Southern Title Address: 2325 Manhattan Blvd. Harvey, LA 70058 Telephone: (504) 362-3861 Gambit: 2/18/14 Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Chiquita D. Smith (A/K/A Chiquita Smith, Chiquita Thomas, Chiquita D. Thomas, Chiquita D. Smith Thomas, please contact Atty Toni R. Arnona at 504-250-6502. The annual return of CommCare Avoyelles a non-profit corporation, for the twelve months ending June 30, 2013 is available for inspection during normal business hours at the address noted below by any citizen who so requests within 180 days after publication of this notice. CommCare Avoyelles, 601 Poydras Street, Suite 2755, New Orleans, Louisiana 70130. The principal manager is John A. Stassi II, President, Telephone (504) 324-8950.

STATE OF LOUISIANA

NOTICE TO SELL MOVABLE OR IMMOVABLE PROPERTY AT PRIVATE SALE The Administratrix of the above estate has made application to the court for the sale, at private sale, of the immovable property described, as follows: A CERTAIN LOT OF GROUND, together with all the buildings and appurtenances and advantages thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining, in the SIXTH DISTRICT of the City of New Orleans, State of Louisiana, in SQUARE 183 Avart, bounded by Dufossat, Laurel, Bellecastle and Constance Streets, all as per plat of survey by James H. Couturie’ (Gilbert, Kelly & Couturie’, Inc.), dated March 30, 1995, annexed to an act registered as C.I.N. 102855 (N.A. No. 95-14821), Conveyance records of Orleans Parish, Louisiana. And according to said plat, said lot is designated as LOT A-3 and is located and measures as follows: Said Lot A-3 commences 86 feet 8 inches from the corner of Dufossat and Laurel Streets and measures thence 28 feet 4 inches front on Dufossat Street; a width in the rear of 22 feet 8 inches 4 lines; by a first depth on its sideline nearer to Laurel Street (extending from Dufossat Street) of 17 feet 6 inches, thence narrowing toward Constance Street a distance of 5 feet 7 inches 4 lines, thence a second depth on the sideline nearer Laurel Street of 42 feet 10 inches; and a depth on the opposite sideline (sideline nearer Constance Street) of 60 feet 4 inches. Improvements thereon bear Municipal No. 714 Dufossat Street, New Orleans. on the following terms and conditions, to-wit: under the terms and conditions provided in the agreement to purchase filed in these proceedings. Notice is now given to all parties to whom it may concern, including the heirs and creditors of decedent, and of this estate, that they be ordered to make any opposition which they may have to such application, at any time, prior to the issuance of the order or judgment authorizing, approving and homologating that application and that such order or judgment be issued after the expiration of seven days, from the date of the last publication of such notice, all in accordance with law. Attorney: Scott T. Winstead (#27690) Address: 650 Poydras Street, Suite 2715 New Orleans, LA 70130-6111 Telephone: (504) 598-2715 Gambit: 2/18/14 The annual return of CommCare Corporation, a non-profit corporation, for the twelve months ending June 30, 2013 is available for inspection during normal business hours at the address noted below by any citizen who so requests within 180 days after publication of this notice. CommCare Corporation, 601 Poydras Street, Suite 2755, New Orleans, Louisiana 70130. The principal manager is John A. Stassi II, President, Telephone (504) 324-8950. The feature film presently titled “Cat Run II” completed principal photography February 1. Creditors wishing to file claims or submit invoices should contact the production office at invoices@ breakoutent.com no later than February 28, 2014. The post production for the film “Buttercup Bill” has completed. Creditors wishing to file claims or submit invoices can do so at invoices@breakoutent.com until February 28, 2014.

STATE OF LOUISIANA

SUCCESSION OF FRANK BENEDICT ALACK NOTICE WHEREAS, the Co-Executors of the above Succession have made application to this Court for the private sale of the immovable property hereinafter described, to-wit: Lots 1-4, Square 8, Robert Park Subdivision, St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana and measuring approximately 400 feet front on Gause Blvd. x 146 feet on Frederick, containing in all 58,400 square feet, more or less, together with all of the buildings and improvements located thereon. UPON THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS, TO-WIT: For the price and according to the terms and conditions contained in the Rule to Show Cause and Petition for Authority to Sell Immovable Property at Private Sale, a copy of which is on file with the Clerk of Court. Notice is hereby given to all parties to whom it may concern, including the heirs and creditors of the Decedent herein, and of this Estate, that they be ordered to make any opposition which they have or may have to such application, at any time, prior to the issuance of the Order or Judgment authorizing, approving and homologating such application, and that such Order or Judgment may be issued after the

Attorney: Laura Walker Plunkett, Bar No. 27316 Of Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann, L.L.C. Address: 546 Carondelet St. New Orleans, LA 70130 Telephone: (504) 581-3200 Gambit: 2/18/14 & 3/11/14

24TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH OF JEFFERSON STATE OF LOUISIANA NO.: 722-064 DIV. N SUCCESSION OF JAMES LEE SANCHEZ NOTICE OF FILING TABLEAU OF DISTRIBUTION Notice is here given to the creditors of this estate and all other interested persons to show cause within seven (7) days from the publication of this notice, if any they have or can, why the tableau of distribution filed by Christy Cantrelle, Administratrix of the above estate, should not be approved and homologated and funds distributed in accordance with it. By Order of the Court, Masie Comeaux Deputy Clerk Attorney: Gissel M. Ferriol Address: 643 Magazine St., Suite 200 New Orleans, LA 70130 Telephone: (504) 324-8716 Gambit: 2/18/14

SECOND DISTRICT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BERNALILLO STATE OF NEW MEXICO NO.: DM 2013-004313 Judge: Deborah Davis Walker Petitioner(s): Allison M. LePree v. Respondent: James P. LePree SUMMONS TO THE ABOVE NAMED RESPONDENT(S): Take notice that 1. A lawsuit has been filed against you. A copy of the lawsuit is attached. The Court issued this Summons. 2. You must respond to this lawsuit in writing. You must file your written response with the Court no later than thirty (30) days from the date you are served with this Summons. (The date you are considered served with the Summons is determined by Rule 1-004 NMRA) The Courts address is listed above. 3. You must file (in person or by mail) your written response with the Court. When you file your response, you must give or mail a copy to the person who signed the lawsuit. 4. If you do not respond in writing, the Court may enter judgment against you as requested in the lawsuit. 5. You are entitled to a jury trial in most types of lawsuits. To ask for a jury trial, you must request one in writing and pay a jury fee. 6. If you need an interpreter, you must ask for one in writing. 7. You may wish to consult a lawyer. You may contact the State Bar of New Mexico for help finding a lawyer at www.nmbar.org; 1-800-876-6657; or 1-505-797-6066. Dated at Albuquerque, New Mexico, this Nov 05 2013. CLERK OF COURT By: /s/ Christine E. Guillen Deputy /s/ Lynda Latta Signature of Attorney for Petitioner Attorney: Lynda Latta Law Offices of Lynda Latta, LLC Address: 715 Tijeras NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102 Telephone: (505) 842-5924 Fax: (505) 242-3125 Email Address: lyndalatta@aol.com

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A CERTAIN PIECE OR PORTION OF GROUND, together with all the buildings and improvements thereon, and all the rights, ways, privileges, servitudes and advantages thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining, situated in the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana, in that part thereof known as LOMONACO SUBDIVISION, in SQUARE #3 thereof, which said Square is bounded to Sam Scanio, and an unnamed street, and according to a plan of survey made by Alvin E. Hotard, CE&S, dated March 10, 1947, which plan is registered in the office of the Clerk of Court of the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana, said piece or portion of ground is designated as LOT NO, 1, which said lot has a width of Fifty (50’) feet front on Oak Street, the same width in the rear, by a depth of Eighty and 93/100 (80.93’) feet along the line of Division Road and a depth of Eighty and 98/100 (80.98’) feet along the line separating it from Lot No. 2. Lot No. 1 forms the corner of Oak Street and the Division Road. Municipal Number: 501 Oak Street, Marrero, Louisiana 70072.

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