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33 ON THE COVER Tournament of NOLA............................................. 17 38 pairs. Two competitors. One survivor. Your choice

7 IN SEVEN Seven Things to Do This Week........................... 5 Equus, Willie Nelson, Run & Jump and more

NEWS + VIEWS News.............................................................................7 A big year for LGBT-related bills in Baton Rouge Bouquets & Brickbats ...........................................7 This week’s heroes and zeroes C’est What? ................................................................7 Gambit’s Web poll Scuttlebutt...............................................................10 News briefs from all over Commentary............................................................12 Cheap shot? Long shot? Or no shot? Jeremy Alford ..........................................................13 Mitch Landrieu and Baton Rouge Blake Pontchartrain.............................................14 The N.O. It All

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42 Clancy DuBos...........................................................15 LOGA’s pathetic performance

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SHOPPING + STYLE What’s In Store ......................................................29 Gulf South Foot and Ankle

EAT + DRINK Review .......................................................................31 The Blue Crab Fork + Center ............................................................31 All the news that’s fit to eat 3-Course Interview .............................................33 Donald Link, chef and author Drinks ........................................................................34 Beer Buzz and Wine of the Week Last Bites .................................................................35 5 in Five, Plate Dates and Off the Menu

PULLOUT ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT Filmapalooza ..........................................................41 The 48-hour film fest screens international films made in two days each Music .........................................................................42 PREVIEW: Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks Film.............................................................................45 REVIEW: Kids for Cash Art ............................................................................... 47 REVIEW: Mel Chin’s Rematch and More Greatest Hits Events .......................................................................50 Crossword + Sudoku ...........................................62

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Thu.-Sun., March 6-9 | Promethean Theatre Company remounts its production of Peter Shaffer’s 1973 play to begin its 2014 season. Stephen M. Eckert directs the psychological drama, in which a psychiatrist treats a patient pathologically convinced horses are religious icons. At 7:30 p.m. at Marigny Opera House.

Run & Jump

Fri. March 7 | First-time director Steph Green’s Irish drama stars Will Forte (Saturday Night Live, Nebraska) as an American doctor filming and studying a family whose patriarch recently returned home following a stroke. It screens nightly beginning at 9:30 p.m. March 7 at Zeitgeist Multi-Disciplinary Arts Center.

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Sat. March 8 | Scheduling quirk of the week: On the heels of Stephen Malkmus bringing his Jicks to town comes Massachusetts acolyte Speedy Ortiz, whose 2013 breakout Major Arcana and jagged new EP Real Hair (Carpark) fill the cracks between Pavement classics Slanted and Enchanted and Crooked Rain, Crooked Rain. Pile Tickets opens at 10 p.m. at Saturn Bar.

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Willie Nelson | Can’t make it to Willie Nelson’s annual Fourth of July Picnic at the Fort Worth Stockyards, a four-decade Texas tradition? This traveling Nelson clan revue — with sister Bobbie on piano and son Lukas opening — is the next best thing, an American family bandstand on biodiesel wheels. At 8 p.m. at House of Blues.

Sat.-Sun. March 8-9 | The 38th annual festival celebrates Louisiana’s Isleno culture and heritage with living history demonstrations, arts and crafts, music and food. At 11 a.m. at Los Islenos Museum Complex in St. Bernard.

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Mon. March 10 | On the San Francisco shoegaze outfit’s 2013 LP Jinx (Slumberland Records), Weekend blankets its bleary-eyed pop with Cure-like blasts of jangly guitars and dreamy, never-ending swells of reverb. Nothing and AAN open at 10 p.m. at Circle Bar.

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Fri.-Sat. March 7-8 | Mid-City Theatre begins March’s Cabaret Month program with LaPlace native and Broadway star Leslie Castay’s tribute to American standards, Broadway and beyond. Jefferson Turner accompanies on piano. At 8 p.m. at Mid-City Theatre.

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NEWS +

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LGBT rights on the table

State lawmakers are expected to debate bills addressing sexual orientation, gender identity and sodomy.

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received the Judges’ Choice Award from the National Performing Arts Festival in Orlando, Fla., for its production of Shrek the Musical, which featured local middle school performers. The young performers also received Best Choreography and five Outstanding Performance awards. Additionally, they earned the opportunity to perform for the Disney public at large. The performing arts organization was founded in 1978.

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were honored Feb. 23 by Atchafalaya Basinkeeper, Louisiana Environmental Action Network and the Louisiana Crawfish Producers Association-West for their wetlands protection efforts. The clinic received the Super Swamper Award for its pro bono legal assistance representing environmental groups. SouthWings received the Atchafalaya Angel Award for its volunteer pilot efforts monitoring wetlands.

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and sexual orientation are already part of existing State Rep. Austin Badon, anti-discrimination laws for D-New Orleans, is sponsoring that area. HB 199, which would add Badon’s legislation is supfour new categories to ported by the New Orleansdiscrimination protection based Forum for Equality, under state law. whose leadership makes no apologies about the vast legal umbrella the bill opens. “We wanted to make sure all people in Louisiana were protected. We wanted to show we’re all interconnected,” says Forum Executive Director SarahJane Brady. That far-reaching application is exactly why another group, Equality Louisiana, which has a statewide focus, is instead supporting another bill with a narrower focus. Coalition manager PAGE 9

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was honored Feb. 20 by the New Orleans City Council. The pioneering restaurateur and founder of Willie Mae’s Scotch House in Treme will turn 100 in July. Seaton opened the first Willie Mae’s in 1956. Her great-granddaughter Kerry Seaton now runs the Treme institution, which was restored in 2007 after being destroyed in the floods following Hurricane Katrina and the levee failures. The restaurant is recognized worldwide for its fried chicken.

Bobby Hardrick,

brother of Tiffany Hardrick, the former principal of Miller-McCoy Academy for Mathematics and Business, admitted to the Louisiana Ethics Board he violated state ethics laws. His business, BCH Services Group, was awarded an illegal contract with his sister’s school, as first reported by The Lens. Public servants cannot award public contracts to immediate family members. Hardrick paid a $5,000 fine.

Former Mayor Ray Nagin was found guilty on 20 of 21 federal corruption charges against him. Was justice served?

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he upcoming session of the Louisiana Legislature could very well bring the strongest LGBT agenda the state has ever seen. Bills have already been filed or will soon be introduced to usher in new anti-discrimination laws protecting gays and lesbians from discrimination, reversing the state’s bans against sodomy, adding new protections for bullying in schools and erasing perceived biases in housing. The real trick will be altering the usual outcomes, dished up by a conservative Legislature, bolstered by a Republican administration and tolerated by a rightleaning electorate. The issue is gaining intensity, but the politics remain unchanged. What’s happening at the Louisiana Capitol tracks national trends, where similar policy discussions have boiled over. In Arizona, lawmakers recently passed legislation permitting businesses to refuse service to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered citizens based solely on religious grounds. The response was so furious that several Arizona state senators who voted for the bill reversed themselves and declared they’d made a mistake. Ariz. Gov. Jan Brewer vetoed the legislation Feb. 26. Closer to home, the Shreveport City Council adopted a so-called “fairness ordinance” late last year banning discrimination in housing, employment and public services. It takes into account not only sexual orientation and gender identity, but also race, age, ancestry, politics, religion and other factors. New Orleans had already done the same, back in 1999, while Baton Rouge is in perpetual debate. Now the Louisiana Legislature takes a turn, with its regular session convening March 10. While most special interests on the left are grouping together for a unified front, the question of how and where anti-discrimination laws should be applied is dividing some. A no-stone-left-unturned approach is being taken by Rep. Austin Badon, D-New Orleans. His House Bill 199 would add new discrimination protections under state law for four categories: age, disability, gender identity or expression and sexual orientation. “This is really about basic human rights,” Badon says. “People should not be discriminated [against] for anything.” Badon’s legislation would insert anti-discrimination language into 62 areas of law covering school admissions, credit lines, attending race tracks, hate crime definitions, parade applications, gubernatorial appointments, gambling in casinos, licensing counselors, brain injury facilities and more. But the four categories he’s seeking to protect are not applied equally to each area of law. For instance, when it comes to peace officer training and standards, protections are only added under his bill for gender identity or expression, since age, disability

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NEWS VIEWS ers, other than churches and religious organizations, should not be able to fire employees because they are gay or transgender. The same percentage said schools should protect gay and transgender students from bullying and harassment. The poll, which had a sample size of 1,280 residents, was sponsored by three left-leaning groups: the Capital City Alliance, Equality Louisiana and Louisiana Progress. Other related bills are expected for the session as well, including one from Rep. Jared Brossett, D-New Orleans, that would tackle housing discrimination issues. Rep. Pat Smith, D-Baton Rouge, may offer similar legislation that not only would target the LGBT community, but also felons’ rights in regard to housing. Equality Louisiana is seeking an author for the proposal, but no one has come forward as a sponsor as of press time. Smith, in her second of many showings Moving any anti-discrimination bill on the topic, is also expected to carry through the Louisiana Legislature is a tall order, particularly if the measure anti-bullying bills alongside Morrell. protects LGBTs. Badon failed to conBut in what is, so far, the most highvince lawmakers last year to protect profile proposal introduced, Smith is state workers from discrimination sponsoring House Bill 12, which would based on sexual orientation as well as reverse the state’s anti-sodomy laws. gender identity or expression. He bareWhile it would still apply the crimely moved that bill, gathering just three against-nature standard to sex with votes from the House and Governmental animals, the proposed legislation would Affairs Committee. prohibit consensual anal and oral sex Representatives from the Louisiana between people from being considered Family Forum (LFF), a conservative faitha part of the legal definition of “crime based group, argued against Badon’s against nature.” proposal last year, saying race and This proposal appears, at least on the gender are not things individuals can surface, to have some steam behind it, choose, but they can avoid a “gay lifestyle.” Pastor Dale Hoffpauir of Lafayette, with law enforcement officials recognizing that the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled the LFF’s chief operating officer, says such laws unenforceable and unconstituLFF will definitely be back at the table tional. In East Baton Rouge Parish, Sheriff this year, even if the anti-discrimination Sid Gautreaux III has apologized for bills differ slightly from past years. “This sodomy-related arrests his department is something we see every year and we made in recent years — roughly a dozen have the same concerns as always,” between 2011 and 2013. In those cases, Hoffpauir says. The issue has a history. Former Govs. District Attorney Hillar Moore decided Edwin Edwards and Kathleen Blanco against prosecution, and Gautreaux now put in effect executive orders to prosupports Smith’s legislation. tect state employees against discrimiAgain, the LFF will be among the nation, but Gov. Bobby Jindal has done naysayers; its leadership predicts Smith’s nothing of the sort, leaving it to the legislation will sink. Legislature to act instead. In doing so, Parker admits the LFF could be right Jindal has allowed the matter to revert — at least on the fate of the anti-sodomy to what’s on the books now, which is bill. Support from law enforcement a ban on discriminating against state officials is one thing, but the reality of workers based only on color, disability, dealing with a conservative Legislature genetic information, national origin, race, is another. “In no way does that support religion and gender. mean it’s going to pass,” Parker says. Since 2011, New Orleans Democrats He also realizes the Legislature is only have carried the banner, with anti-discrimination bills being filed by Rep. Helena one piece of the puzzle. Jindal, who has Moreno and Sens. J.P. Morrell and Ed Mur- his sights set on the national stage and ray. Like Badon, all struck out in their own big-time conservative politics, holds the veto pen, which can easily cut through attempts. That’s why St. Germain’s entry into the fray — she being among the first all of the momentum supporters might think they have. from outside the New Orleans area to “Even if we get something through pick up on the issue — is considered a the House and Senate, Gov. Jindal is victory unto itself by supporters. probably going to veto it,” Parker says. This time, Brady and Parker say public “So it’s really about getting people to talk opinion is more on their side than ever before. Supporters point to a survey about these issues and get used to them conducted last year by LSU’s Public being debated. We’re trying to move the Policy Research Lab, which found that 89 consideration down the field, and that’s percent of respondents believed employ- already happening.” Bruce Parker says Equality Louisiana is instead expecting a counter proposal to be co-sponsored by Reps. Walt Leger III, D-New Orleans, and Karen St. Germain, D-Plaquemine. While no legislation had been made public by deadline, Parker says the bill would address employment in both the public and private sectors in a manner that’s simpler than Badon’s measure. “I’m concerned that an omnibus bill approach doesn’t have a chance of passing,” Parker says. “It might have to go through all kinds of different committees. Education for the school stuff, commerce for the credit provisions and so on. I cannot imagine what a path to victory for that would even look like.” Whichever bill does manage to pass, if either passes, both Brady and Parker say they’ll eventually support any legislation that helps the LGBT community.

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SCUTTLEBUTT Quote of the week

“I haven’t polled myself in a year, but I do poll myself regularly. Prior to the newspaper, my numbers were pretty good.” — New Orleans businessman and former gubernatorial and mayoral candidate John Georges, in an interview with LaPolitics Weekly’s Kelly Connelly. Georges, who bought The Advocate last year and expanded the Baton Rouge paper into New Orleans, told Connelly, “I have no plans to run for governor [in 2015], but I wouldn’t rule it out.”

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A new $145 million Orleans Parish Prison (OPP) intake and inmate processing facility is taking shape as changes continue to be made to the jail’s old facilities and inmate policies. On Feb. 25, Orleans Parish Sheriff Marlin Gusman announced that “Tent City,” the temporary jail center created after Hurricane Katrina, was being torn down to make way for the new facility. Demolition on four of eight tents already has begun. Gusman said inmates have been relocated to the jail’s other buildings. “We’re making a lot of progress,” Gusman said. “The building was so doggone close you could spit on it.” In the meantime, Gusman, City Council members, city architects and monitors for federal consent decree litigation continue to grapple over how best to house inmates with “acute” mental illnesses and health problems. The new jail has two buildings in its plan so far, according to Gusman and city officials, but neither of those buildings can accommodate those special needs inmates, the consent decree determined. One day later, the New Orleans City Council Criminal Justice Committee approved a motion to keep the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office’s Temporary Detention Center open after the new facility opens. That motion now goes to the full council. The center most likely would be used to house those inmates with acute mental health issues while the city determines whether a third building is needed. The Temporary Detention Center is one of several shortterm housing facilities. Another, Templeman Phase V, had been

NEWS VIEWS considered for holding special needs inmates, but a federal judge decided the building was unsuitable, according to Susan W. McCampbell, a monitor for the OPP consent decree litigation. City Councilwoman Susan Guidry said the new jail proposals don’t include enough beds for inmates currently incarcerated. She indicated another motion might come soon to allow Templeman Phase V to remain open to accommodate the current population of 1,949 inmates. — DELLA HASSELLE | MID-CITY MESSENGER

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week he’ll run for the 6th Congressional District seat being vacated by U.S. Rep. Bill Cassidy, who is challenging U.S. Sen. Mary Landrieu in November’s Senate race. In a statement announcing his decision, Graves said, “We need to get the government out of our health care decisions, private communications, economic markets and daily lives. Government is increasingly part of our nation’s problem, and it is not bringing forward solutions.” Graves’ profile was raised during the 2010 BP oil disaster and again last year when he emerged as Jindal’s point man opposing a lawsuit brought by the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection AuthorityEast (SLFPA-E) against 97 oil, gas and pipeline companies. Graves is a Republican. Seven other Republicans and two Democrats already have announced they’ll run for the 6th District seat. Two others — former Gov. Edwin Edwards and Family Research Council head Tony Perkins — haven’t ruled out making the race. (See next item for more on Edwards.) The open primary is Nov. 4. — KEVIN ALLMAN

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State lawmakers passed a bill last year allowing for lifetime concealed handgun permits in Louisiana. Last week, House Speaker Chuck Kleckley, R-Lake Charles, gave his colleagues the chance to get armed. Kleckley aide Stephanie Durand emailed members of the state House and Senate with the offer: “Speaker Kleckley would like to offer the opportunity for you to get a concealed handgun permit. State Police will teach the course on a Wednesday or Thursday early in the session.” For those planning to accept Kleckley’s offer: Don’t count on a Take Your Gun to Work Day. Among the workplaces in the state where concealed handguns are prohibited: the state Capitol. — KEVIN ALLMAN

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Garret Graves, who recently resigned as chairman of the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) and as Gov. Bobby Jindal’s “coastal czar,” confirmed last

A source close to former Gov. Edwin Edwards told Gambit last week that Edwards is strongly leaning toward jumping into the 6th Congressional District race. That would make EWE the third Democrat in the contest and trigger an instant shakeup in an already-crowded field of 10 — not to mention an avalanche of bemused national political reporters hanging on the former governor’s every quip. Veteran political reporter John Maginnis called the prospect of Edwards’ candidacy “a gift to the tea party.” Edwards, who served four terms as Louisiana governor, created a stir two weeks ago when Bloomberg News reported he’d said in a phone interview he planned to run. Both Edwards and his wife Trina Scott Edwards later insisted that no decision had been made, and that the former governor had been misquoted. Bloomberg, which did not retract its story, quoted Edwards as saying, “I’m just figuring out all the legalities and how to set up a Super-PAC, and then I’m going.” But federal law prohibits any coordination between candidates and Super-PACs supporting them. Perhaps Edwards hadn’t gotten the news — after all, federal laws against candidate/Super-PAC coordination were passed in 2010, when he was still a guest of the federal Bureau of Prisons. — KEVIN ALLMAN

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House Speaker Chuck Kleckley, R-Lake Charles, is offering fellow legislators the chance to get a concealed handgun permit.

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Cheap shots and long shots ast week, Gov. Bobby Jindal appeared on CBS’ Face the Nation, where moderator Bob Schieffer began by playing Jindal’s famous quote from 2013: “We’ve got to stop being the stupid party. And I’m serious, it’s time for a new Republican Party that talks like adults. It’s time for us to articulate our plans and our visions for America in real terms.” Schieffer’s first question to the governor: “You said, ‘We’ve got to stop being the stupid party.’ Well, how is that going?” One day later, Jindal answered that question. The day began with one of Jindal’s frequent what-ails-this-country op-eds, this one in National Review, in which he offered 10 pieces of advice for President Barack Obama on how to “jump-start the American economy.” He criticized Obama’s support for increasing the minimum wage, saying it would leave “more Americans earning zero dollars an hour” — forgetting, perhaps, that in 2007, when he was a U.S. representative, Jindal voted yes to increasing the minimum wage. And he

Dannel Malloy took the mic from Jindal and said, “You just heard what I think ended up being the most partisan statement that we’ve heard all weekend.” Referencing the minimum wage, Malloy added, “I don’t know what the heck the reference is to the ‘white flag’ when it comes to people making $404 a week? That’s the most insane statement I’ve ever heard.” Walking away from the press conference, he called Jindal a “cheap shot artist.” Not surprisingly, Jindal took a victory lap on Fox News that night. “We don’t have kings in this country,” he informed host Bret Baier, referring to Obama’s power of executive order — a power shared by presidents of both parties. “This Obama economy is now a minimum-wage economy,” he added again for emphasis. Where to begin with the hypocrisy? Jindal slamming Obama for supporting a raise in the minimum wage — when Jindal had voted for a similar raise six years ago as a congressman? Jindal slamming Obama over executive orders — on the same day he penned an op-ed calling for

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Slamming Obama, of course, was Jindal’s point, and to hell with logic or consistency.

demanded Obama use executive orders to move forward some of Jindal’s pet issues, including approval of the Keystone XL oil pipeline and progress on education reform (read: vouchers). Jindal still had the minimum wage foremost in his mind that afternoon when he attended a White House lunch for the members of the National Governors Association (NGA). The lunch — a capper on an NGA meeting weekend — featured Obama and Vice President Joe Biden, and Obama asked for the governors’ help on several issues, including raising the minimum wage. As the lunch ended, the governors gathered just outside the White House doors for a press conference. After a few words of comity from governors on both sides of the aisle, Jindal took the mic and declared, “What I worry about is that this president, the White House, seems to be waving the white flag of surrender. Under five years of this administration the Obama economy is now the minimum-wage economy. I think we can do better than that.” The other governors shuffled embarrassedly. Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin — like Jindal, a Republican and now NGA president — recognized that this wasn’t the time or place for grandstanding and tried to move forward. Connecticut Gov.

Obama to use those same orders to move along 10 of Jindal’s pet projects? Slamming Obama, of course, was Jindal’s point, and to hell with logic or consistency. Jindal’s publicity stunt was obviously red meat for the tea party constituency the governor now courts. The group GOPUSA sent out a mass email the next day with the headline, “Gov. Jindal Speaks Truth at White House; Democrats Horrified!” But that’s still an odd strategy, even for a governor who clearly has his eyes on national office (the word “Louisiana” never once appeared in Jindal’s National Review op-ed). It was reminiscent of former U.S. Rep. Jeff Landry’s gambit during a 2011 Obama speech to Congress, during which Landry unfurled a sign that read, “DRILLING = JOBS,” as Landry sat and frowned throughout the speech. Tea party devotees cheered, but one year later the “moderate” U.S. Rep. Charles Boustany trounced Landry by 20 points in the Louisiana 3rd District the two GOP incumbents shared after redistricting. Jindal shows every sign of having his eye on the White House in 2016 (he still claims to be merely mulling the run), but he’s not even registering on early polls of GOP candidates. “Cheap shot”? Maybe. “Long shot” or “no shot” — that’s more like it.

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Managing with Mitch ayor Mitch Landrieu has dealt with the dissidents and disposed of the threat that was former Judge Michael Bagneris. He also has shaken — for now — the shadow of his big sister, U.S. Sen. Mary Landrieu, who faces a tough re-election bid herself later this year. Now he has to govern. Which is always more difficult than it sounds. Mitch Landrieu has challenges in the state House, namely Rep. Jeff Arnold, D-Algiers, the dean of the Lower Chamber, who has been increasingly critical of the mayor. “With Mitch, it’s, ‘If you’re not 100 percent with me, you’re 100 percent against me,’” Arnold said when he endorsed Bagneris. Sure, Arnold now says he’s moving on, but everyone knows political grudges are only buried ankle deep in Louisiana. In the Senate, Landrieu likewise will need help from state Sen. Ed Murray, D-New Orleans, who, like Arnold, backed Bagneris for mayor. While

lawmakers share lunch with the mayor and City Council members. The breaking of bread usually is accompanied by a discussion of city issues and the mayor’s legislative requests, which often sets the tone for the rest of the day. “The big party that night, with the band and the food and the drinks — some of us don’t even want to go after all that,” says another lawmaker. But hopes are high that this year will be different. Some lawmakers say Landrieu has requested or agreed to personal meetings since the campaign ended, in an effort to patch things up and start anew. If Landrieu does warm to the task of improving his legislative relations, it surely will ignite speculation that he’s likewise warming to the idea of running for governor next year. Then again, if the mayor is to be taken at his word, specifically those words uttered at a forum in late January, he will instead

Murray has found ways to work with Landrieu in the past (the two were law school classmates), he could be more preoccupied than usual with the idea of moving back to the House from which he came in 2004. Political conjecture has the termlimited Murray eyeing the seat of state Rep. Jared Brossett, D-New Orleans, who was elected to the City Council in the Feb. 1 primary. Brossett, in turn, will require an altogether different touch from Landrieu in the coming months. From the delegation of New Orleans proper, Landrieu had just as many opposing his re-election as he did supporting it, or at least staying quiet. Nearly all of them are quick with stories, many that played out during the election, about working with the crowned prince of Louisiana Democrats. “If you haven’t had a run-in with Mitch, that just means the plate hasn’t come around to you yet,” says one long-time lawmaker. That could make for interesting cocktail conversation when “New Orleans Day at the Legislature” rolls around. That’s a full-day annual affair at which legislative staffers are treated to beignets for breakfast and local

finish out his term in New Orleans before looking to move to Baton Rouge. For now, there’s plenty to keep the local delegation focused on local issues. Gov. Bobby Jindal is once again trying to “borrow” $50 million from the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center to keep health care and higher education afloat. New Orleans lawmakers beat back an attempt by Jindal to grab twice that amount last year. They’ll have to work just as hard to protect the Convention Center’s fund this year, but they may be divided amid talk of a parallel push to tie the facility’s bank balance to infrastructure improvements in the French Quarter. Whether that maneuver actually happens is another matter, but it would be the natural next step after City Hall made a similar move last year for the French Quarter and CBD-based “hospitality zone.” It’s an issue the mayor favored last year, as did some members of the New Orleans delegation. It may be fortunate that such matters can bring Landrieu and lawmakers to the table. For without them, they’d have nothing to discuss but politics.

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Coming off a scorcher of an election cycle, the mayor must find a way to work with local lawmakers — and vice versa.

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Hey Blake,

Blvd., a nonprofit organization that supports community development through art and culture. The new facility, which is scheduled to be completed in the fall, will have a gallery and a performance theater. Behind those buildings, at 1831 Polymnia St., is a 130-year-old structure that was a school in the 1880s. Last year the Louisiana Landmarks Society placed it on the New Orleans’ Nine, a list of the city’s most endangered historically significant sites. No plans to renovate the building have been announced.

What’s happening with the Polymnia building and other brick structures behind The Muses Apartments?

Dear Reader,

In an effort to revitalize a once-thriving New Orleans neighborhood, there are many changes underway in Central City. In addition to new businesses sprouting up on Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard, construction has begun on two buildings directly behind The Muses Apartments. The building at 1725 Baronne St. was once part of Kaufman’s Department Store, which opened in the late 1800s on what was then Dryades Street. (The name was changed to Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard in the 1980s in honor of the civil rights activist who founded the New Orleans chapter of the Congress of Racial Equality.) When construction is completed later this year, this building will be the home of Tulane City Center, currently located at 2100 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., and will include some programs of the Tulane School of Architecture that focus on “fostering global urban research, the development of flexible and innovative urban strategies, and the provision

Hey Blake,

Where did Louis Armstrong go to school? This deteriorating school building from the 1880s is among the Louisiana Landmarks Society’s 2013 New Orleans’ Nine list of most endangered sites. P H O T O B Y S H A N N O N B L A DY

of environmentally and culturally informed principles,” according to its website. Next door at 1731 Baronne St. is the former New Orleans Public Service Inc. Polymnia substation, which was built in 1923. This building is the future home of Ashe Cultural Arts Center, now at 1712 Oretha Castle Haley

Dear Reader,

Renowned jazz artist Louis Armstrong was born in the poorest section of New Orleans on Aug. 4, 1901. He grew up between Gravier and Perdido streets where “[M]ore people were crowded than you ever saw in your life,” he said in an interview in 1954. As a child, Armstrong attended Baptist and Catholic churches and Baptist Sunday school. He participated in a church choir, which he credits with developing his singing skills. At the age of 6, Armstrong began his formal education at Fisk School for Boys,

located on what today is Loyola Avenue. Music was an integral part of the curriculum at Fisk, and the school hired distinguished Creole musicians to teach there. It also had its own choir and presented operettas. Armstrong learned to read and write at Fisk, but he dropped out by 1912. On Dec. 31 of that year, Armstrong was arrested for shooting his stepfather’s gun in celebration of the New Year and was sent to the Colored Waifs’ Home for Boys, located at 301 City Park Ave. The building has since been demolished, and a new communications facility for the New Orleans Fire Department is now there. Armstrong was at the Colored Waifs’ Home for more than a year, and in the autobiography Satchmo: My LIfe in New Orleans, he wrote that he was proud of the days he spent there. Armstrong eventually played in the school’s band, which marched in neighborhood parades and performed at picnics. Armstrong’s music education also came from hanging outside of music clubs and listening to horn players Buddy Bolden, Bunk Johnson and Joe Oliver. Oliver later became Armstrong’s mentor and lured him to Chicago to perform with him. After touring the world, Armstrong settled in New York, where he died of a heart attack on July 6, 1971.

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Briggs’ pathetic performance egendary bank robber Willie Sutton reportedly was once asked why he robbed banks, to which he allegedly replied: “Because that’s where the money is.” If Sutton had been an oilman, he no doubt would have plied his craft in south Louisiana. Because that’s where the oil is. And the gas. Sutton also would have felt right at home in the Louisiana Oil and Gas Association (LOGA). Mind you, there’s nothing criminal about prudently extracting oil and gas from the marshes of south Louisiana and piping it through miles of man-made canals, as long as you have the drilling rights and valid permits. But there is something inherently wrong, and possibly illegal, about ruining the environment in the process, particularly when state permits require restoring the marshes afterward — or at least maintaining the canals so they don’t degrade the marshes around them. That’s the central question in the landmark environmental lawsuit filed last July by the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East (SLFPA-E) against 97 oil, gas and pipeline companies. The suit claims the defendants failed to honor obligations imposed by their state permits and, as a result, contributed significantly to coastal land loss

and the increased risk of flooding in southeast Louisiana. The energy industry and LOGA are scared to death of this lawsuit. They, along with Gov. Bobby Jindal and others, have called it a money grab by greedy trial lawyers, said it was based on “bad science” and predicted it would chase oil and gas companies out of Louisiana. LOGA took it a step further and filed a lawsuit challenging the legality of SLFPA-E’s contract with its legal counsel. The contract includes a handsome contingency fee. LOGA’s lawsuit specifically claims the SLFPA-E suit would cause “irreparable injury” to LOGA members and have a “chilling effect on the exploration, production, development and transportation” of oil and gas in Louisiana. That claim is a favorite meme of LOGA’s longtime president Don Briggs, who prides himself on being the scourge of environmental trial lawyers. Given the enmity Briggs has for environmental lawsuits, one would think that he’d be well prepared for any questions opposing counsel might ask him in a deposition relating to the LOGA suit. Think again. For example, Briggs was asked in a Feb. 20 deposition if he had “any facts or informa-

Louisiana is where the oil is — and the gas — and no lawsuit will keep Big Oil from coming here to get it. tion” to back up his opinion that oil and gas exploration did not contribute to coastal land loss. He answered, “No. … Nothing.” That was just the start. Consider the following exchanges in Briggs’ deposition: Question: Is it your opinion that oil and gas companies are leaving Louisiana because of the threat of lawsuits? Briggs: Yes. Question: Which oil companies have left Louisiana because of lawsuits? Briggs: I don’t know. Question: Do you have any facts or data to support your opinion? Briggs: No. Question: Is it your belief that oil and gas companies are not coming to Louisiana because of the threat of lawsuits?

Briggs: Yes. Question: Which oil companies have decided not to drill in Louisiana because of the threat of lawsuits? Briggs: I don’t know. Question: Do you have any facts or data to support your opinion? Briggs: No. Briggs’ deposition contains many more admissions, including one that he hadn’t even read the SLFPA-E lawsuit. After that pathetic performance, Briggs’ lawyers claimed he was too ill to appear in court just four days later, when LOGA’s suit was scheduled to be heard. That suit was continued until March 10 — the same day lawmakers convene for their annual session. Briggs’ cohorts will pull out all the stops to kill the SLFPA-E lawsuit legislatively — based, no doubt, on the same specious claims that Briggs was totally unable to substantiate under oath. Which brings me back to Willie Sutton. Briggs’ testimony proves that Louisiana is where the oil is — and the gas — and no lawsuit will keep Big Oil from coming here to get it. The only question remaining is, will Louisiana make Big Oil pay for the damage it has done to our coastline?

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SEX AND SENIORS

More senior citizens are enjoying active sex lives — but their STD rates have doubled in recent years.

BY DELLA HASSELLE

In 2005, the last time the CDC calculated the statistic, 15 percent of all new HIV/AIDS diagnoses were among people older than 50. “Older people often mistake signs of HIV/AIDS for the aches and pains of normal aging, so they are less likely than younger people to get tested for the disease,” according to the NIA’s website. “Also, they may be ashamed or afraid of being tested.” Older people who are sexually active may be at risk for other diseases such as gonorrhea, genital herpes, hepatitis B, genital warts and trichomoniasis, Baum says.

Changing the course of history According to Baum, the senior citizen population is growing faster than any other age group in the United States. And that population is having a lot more sex. Part of the reason, he adds, is because in 1998, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration changed the course of history by approving Viagra, making it easier for seniors to consummate sex. But that’s not the only reason there are more statistics about elderly people having sex, Baum says. It’s also because the baby boomer generation is now older. “Baby boomers are much more interested in health and well-being,” Baum says, adding that sex is good for healthy adults who are older. “When you feel isolated or no one hugs you or touches you it adds to your isolation, and emotional depression can set in. Socialization including touching, kissing, hugging — all of that is very important.” According to Helpguide.org, a nonprofit that provides mental health information, older people are far more comfortable now with the idea of having sex. “Older people often have a great deal more selfconfidence and self-awareness, and feel released from the unrealistic ideals of youth and prejudices of others,” according to HelpGuide. Baum says doctors have only recently started “getting numbers” on senior sex. He has advocated for increased awareness about STI transmission amongst seniors, but that’s not all. In general, he says, there are a lot of misconceptions about senior sex. For example, just because older men may not get an erection easily doesn’t mean seniors aren’t having sex. “The thing that is interesting about seniors is they’re not as focused on having intercourse,” Baum says. “These people are looking at quality of lovemaking. Extended kissing and cuddling and touching are very important to seniors.”

EIGHTY PERCENT OF SENIORS ARE SEXUALLY ACTIVE, ACCORDING TO DR. NEIL BAUM, A NEW ORLEANS UROLOGIST.

That doesn’t mean they are at any less risk for contracting STIs. Not all senior centers report an uptick in senior sex. Peggy Hoffman, executive director for the Covenant Nursing Home, says STIs haven’t been a problem there recently due to lack of sexual activity in the facility. Kathy Marlowe, director of nursing at Jefferson Healthcare Center, says the same. But Hoffman agrees it’s important for senior and healthcare centers to have supportive care, in case those populations decide to become sexually active. “We’re supposed to be supportive and encouraging and open-minded,” Hoffman says.

Preventative care There have been some advances in preventing STIs in the elderly in the past couple of years, according to medical information provided by sources like Medicare. In 2012, Medicare Part B added STI screenings to its list of preventative services, allowing seniors to get tested for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis and hepatitis B once every 12 months. The service provides up to two behavioral counseling sessions if participants have an increased risk of infection, according to United Healthcare’s Medicare Made Clear blog And some centers, such as Good Samaritan, even provide free condoms, according to Kurz. Not all medical practitioners have caught up with the times, Baum says, adding that far too few primary physicians are willing to initiate a conversation about safe sex with seniors. “More education is needed,” Baum says. “There are very few sex therapists in the area. And primary care doctors are out there with their boots on the ground, in the forefront. It’s important they educate people about getting tested for STIs before intercourse.”

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t nursing homes around New Orleans, seniors are doing more than just having luncheons and playing Scrabble. Statistics show that behind closed doors, folks at places like Good Samaritan Rehabilitation and Nursing Center and other nursing homes around the city are getting intimate with their peers. Eighty percent of 50to 90-year-olds are sexually active, according to Dr. Neil Baum, a People’s Health physician and urologist who has written extensively about senior citizens’ sexual health. Elderly care directors and doctors encourage those relationships — as long as members practice safe and responsible sex. “This is their home, and they have a right to be loved, a right to privacy and a right to intimacy,” says Connie Elzey Kurz, an administrator and registered nurse at Good Samaritan. “They are adults.” However, Kurz maintains it’s extremely important to educate seniors about safe sex. That includes having physicians on hand to make sure seniors are able to make appropriate decisions about sex and ensure they have counselors with whom they feel safe to talk. With a rise in sexually transmitted infections among seniors, nurses like Kurz —who make an effort to educate the elderly about sexual health — are on the right track, according to Baum. Baum says the number of seniors having sex has risen in recent years, but those seniors aren’t always educated on how to make the best safe sex choices. “Many people want and need to be close to others as they grow older,” Baum says. “This includes the desire to continue an active, satisfying sex life. However, age does not protect you from sexually transmitted infections.” In terms of the number of seniors contracting STIs, Baum points to recent research. According to researchers who wrote an editorial in the Student British Medical Journal, rates of sexually transmitted diseases have doubled among 50- to 90-year-olds since 2000. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) also has statistics on the subject. According to the CDC, 19,000 people over age 45 were diagnosed with chlamydia in 2010, versus 6,700 in 2000. The problem doesn’t stop at chlamydia. There were more than 2,500 cases of syphilis reported in 45- to 64-year-olds in 2010, versus 885 in 2000, according to the CDC. The number of older people who have contracted sexually transmitted infections may be even higher because seniors don’t get tested on a regular basis, according to the National Institute of Aging (NIA), which is part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. It reports that nearly one-fourth of all people known to have HIV/AIDS in this country are 50 and older.

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ormer opera singer Kristin Samuelson (www.thevoicedoctorsite.com) has a doctorate in vocal pedagogy with a minor in speech pathology. She has taught singing at New York University and Marymount Manhattan Theatre Department, among other places, and was director of opera and musical theatre at Jacksonville University. She also teaches workshops for professionals ranging from lawyers to tour guides on how to use their voices for better communication. Below are a few of her tips. — MISSY WILKINSON

Most people think of voice lessons as something just for singers. But you say everyone can benefit from voice training. Why is that? Sixty percent of what people hear you say is not the words — it is the sound or tone of your voice. If you talk with a dried-out voice, people may have trouble understanding you. When we don’t communicate clearly to people, we get misunderstood. The better we can communicate with people, the more we can understand and like each other.

What are some common problems you see with professionals trying to communicate? People often have to make presentations for their work. I find that often, when they’re under pressure, their throats clam up and they crackle or lose volume. The throat is very sensitive to stress. You know, if you cry, you lose your ability to talk. And unfortunately, when we are under stress, the tension comes in at the level of the vocal cords.

How do you remedy this? That’s where I bring in my work with singers — singing with an open throat and releasing the stress and adding air into the equation. Air keeps the throat open, buoyant, flexible and responsive, so people can continue and accomplish what they want to accomplish with their voices.

Why is proper breathing so important? You get more oxygen in your system and allow the lungs to work, which releases tension from your body. It helps with self-confidence quite a bit. Also, some people talk way too fast — they barely breathe at all. They have no concept that they need to think about

air getting used. As a result, they squeeze muscles in their throats and back of the mouth and muscle their voices instead of letting air flow. They don’t realize that until they’re really out of breath. When I make them stop and breathe, that slows them down.

What are some other things you recommend besides proper breathing? If you want to make an impression on people [during a presentation], you need to memorize the first two sentences so you can get them listening to you. Then, when you are wrapping up, make your final points again, making eye contact.

Are there any basic speech concepts that just get overlooked in daily life? Most people don’t think about their speaking voice having a pitch the way we think about music. But most men have lower voices and most women have higher voices. Within that framework, there’s a huge range of where men and women talk. Often men want to speak deeper, but sometimes they need to speak higher, and vice versa. I have seen that help a lot. You want a voice that sounds appealing to someone else, because you want other people to hear what you have to say. That is what it boils down to. It is really fun for me to help people find their individual strength within their voice and that allows them to be better at what they do.

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BEST FOOT forward By Della Hasselle

on what they have to do at Dr. Leon Watkins and Dr. Maria Markiewicz home to make are the husbandsure they’re and-wife team keeping their behind Gulf South feet healthy,” Foot & Ankle. Kiger says. P H OTO C O U RT ES Y The doctors G U L F S O U T H F O OT & A N K L E treat foot problems caused by diabetes, gout, hammertoe, heel pain, and more. They also provide services such as nail trimming and laser treatments to eliminate foot fungus. For patients with plantar fasciitis, which causes foot and heel pain, Watkins provides a tool called a Heeler, made by ProNiche Medical. He also sells a Kneeler, a tool that helps patients recover from surgery by maintaining leg motion and circulation. Watkins and Markiewicz don’t just treat patients in their office. They also appear at expositions in various New Orleans communities, providing free podiatric screenings. Watkins started as a podiatrist in 1997 when he opened Watkins Foot Center. He has always been involved in the community, Kiger says. “Dr. Watkins has been in practice for so long, he feeds off of that,” she says. “He feeds off being able to help people, whether it’s by seeing them or by educating nonpatients in the community.”

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Coolbrew (www.coolbrew.com) celebrates its 25th anniversary with a limited-edition flavor: chocolate almond, which was introduced in 1989. The coffee concentrate is available at Rouses, The Fresh Market and Whole Foods citywide. Euclid Records (3401 Chartres St., 504-9474348; www.euclidnola.com) holds a moving sale from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, March 8. There will be LPs for 50 cents, 45s for a quarter and other items on sale. The event is in conjunction with Piety Street Market at The Old Ironworks (612 Piety St., 504-269-

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3982), a flea market with arts, crafts and vintage objects for sale from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. the second Saturday of each month. Monkey Hill Bar (6100 Magazine St., 504899-4800; www.monkeyhillbar.com) hosts Culture Shock’s (www.cultureshock101.com) Kickstarter kickoff party from 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Saturday, March 8. There will be samples of Cajun Fire beer during the first hour, gift bags for the first 50 attendees and free cocktails. Culture Shock is a New Orleans-based jewelry line founded on principles of social justice.

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t Gulf South Foot & Ankle (2520 Harvard Ave., Metairie, 504-454-3004; www. gulfsouthfootandankle.com), husbandand-wife podiatrists Dr. Leon Watkins and Dr. Maria Markiewicz focus on a treatment method called “collaborative foot care,” which makes their practice stand out from most other podiatry centers in the city. For Watkins and Markiewicz, collaborative care involves teaching patients about proper foot care and getting input from other medical professionals. “A lot of our patients that require foot care have foot problems because they’re diabetic,” Watkins says, adding that he is in frequent contact with surgeons, primary care physicians, infectious disease doctors and endocrinologists in order to give his patients the best treatments. “It’s kind of a team approach to foot care. We’re not an island.” Gulf South Foot & Ankle provides every kind of foot service possible, from cosmetic procedures to ankle surgery. Watkins is one of a handful of podiatrists in the state certified to perform ankle care and reconstructive surgery. “We’re really a one-stop shop, which a lot of patients appreciate,” Watkins says. Office administrator Debbie Kiger says the center also focuses on patient education. “We really get our patients involved and educate them as much as possible

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Lafayette pickle purveyors Old Soul (www.oldsoulpickles.com) now offer its bloody mary-ready jars of “pickle jubilee” at Whole Foods Market on Broad Street (300 N. Broad St., 504434-3364; www.wholefoodsmarket. com) and through online grocer Good Eggs NOLA (www.goodeggsnola.com). Pickle jubilee features a spicy blend of cucumbers, green beans, asparagus, okra, yellow onions, jalapeno peppers and garlic in its apple cider vinegar brine. Following the pickle jubilee’s honorable mention at the Red Stick Farmers Market canning competition in 2011, mother and daughter team Gaye and Abigail Spaht launched Old Soul in 2013. The Spahts are regulars at the Lafayette Farmers and Artisan Market and pickles through Baton Rouge delivery service Country Table Delivery (www.countrytabledelivery. com). Old Soul also offers pickled beets, pickled zucchini and squash, salted caramel, Mexican chocolate fudge sauce and seasonal items, like a recent habanero apricot jam. — ALEX WOODWARD

On the waterfront

The Blue Crab brings back family-style lakefront dining. By Scott Gold

Gott gets a facelift

The Blue Crab serves classic New Orleans seafood dishes like shrimp and grits. P H O T O BY C H ER Y L G ER B ER

up the restaurant’s signature platter, a decadent and wholly satisfying offering. At $30, it may seem pricey, but it’s meant to be shared. On the lighter but no less pleasurable side is a classic entree of jumbo, juicy boiled shrimp, as well as a perfectly grilled redfish prepared with meuniere, amandine or lemon-butter sauce. Guests also can choose to have their fish blackened or fried. Beware that not everything on the menu is available. On one visit, there were no raw oysters and only one remaining order of charbroiled oysters — which hit the spot. While Blue Crab has some kinks to work out as it grows, it’s clear it will be serving seafood for the foreseeable future. Thank goodness for that, because I’ll certainly be back — with the family, of course.

what

The Blue Crab

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7900 Lakeshore Drive, (504) 284-2898; www. thebluecrabnola.com

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Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun.

how much Moderate

what works

Perfect platters of fried and boiled seafood, great service, fun ambience

what doesn’t

Subpar gumbo, availability of menu items

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Classic lakefront seafood dining for the family

Pierre the Pelican isn’t the only one in town getting a facelift this season. Magazine Street’s Gott Gourmet — the casual cafe serving interesting sandwiches and salads — has revamped its image and menu. If the newly rebranded GG’s DineO-Rama (3100 Magazine St., 504-3736579; www.ggsneworleans.com) has something of a ‘1950s diner feel, that’s not by coincidence. GG’s has expanded into the realm of refined comfort food, and its dining room now has a vintage vibe to go with its new fare. Decorating the walls of the restaurant are black-and-white photos of Magazine Street in the ’50s, and tables feature vintage salt-andpepper shakers and other tchotchkes. Chef and co-owner Dave Gotter’s new menu includes brunch, featuring a crab and brie omelet with lobster-Cognac cream and grilled asparagus and berry-buttermilk pancakes with house-made whipped cream and candied pecans. Lunch and dinner fare includes panko-crusted mozzarella and prosciutto bites, Sriracha and sweet chili-garlic hummus, and sandwiches such as the Get in My Belly, which incorporates cider-braised pork belly glazed with sweet onion-apple barbecue sauce on toasted ciabatta with sweet-and-spicy mustard, pickle

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ike many New Orleanians, I have fond memories of going out to dinner with my family as a child, particularly at seafood shacks on the Lakefront. I remember anxiously waiting for fried shrimp, french fries and hush puppies, twisting the stem of the cherry in my Shirley Temple and watching pelicans skim over the water. Evenings like those, overstuffed with food and family and boisterous conversation, were an invaluable part of growing up in New Orleans. A number of those eateries “ain’t dere no more” following Hurricane Katrina. The recently opened Blue Crab, however, clearly looks to revive the feel of lakefront family dining. Overlooking Lake Pontchartrain near the tip of Lakeshore Drive, it’s in the right spot. Whether you’re sitting in the roomy, open dining room or on its outside patio, a good view of the water and the scent of briny air create a nostalgia for the lakefront of yesteryear. The Blue Crab specializes in the fruits of the Gulf of Mexico and surrounding waters, particularly oysters, shrimp, fish, crabs and crawfish — which guests will find available in most preparations, from fried to steamed, grilled, sauteed or stuffed into a loaf of French bread. To this end, Blue Crab is mostly a success. A recent meal began with a number of shared appetizers. Hot, creamy blue crab dip with spinach and a side of blue tortilla chips was an excellent way to start, as were crispy onion rings and Parmesan calamari, which previewed good things to come from the deep fryer. On the unfried side, barbecue shrimp was appropriately spicy and swimming in butter sauce, made better still by the addition — new in my experience — of a cheese biscuit in the middle for sopping up the sauce. Gumbo was a disappointing misstep. The dark roux seafood gumbo carried an off-putting musty flavor, while the lighter chicken and sausage version lacked any sort of flavor outside of the sausage itself. But where things detour with the gumbo, Blue Crab swiftly gets back on track with its entrees. If you enjoy fried seafood, it’s difficult to go wrong. An enormous plate of perfectly crispy oysters, catfish, shrimp and crab — stuffed or softshell, when in season — with fried crab claws, crabmeat croquette, hush puppies and fries makes

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chips, fried red tomato, arugula and grilled red onion. GG’s version of mac and cheese features elbow macaroni in a seven-cheese sauce and comes topped with toasted truffle-buttered breadcrumbs and shaved Parmigiano Reggiano. For dessert, there’s sweet pretzel bread pudding, chocolate-peanut butter creme brulee and fried apple pie. GG’s Dine-O-Rama serves breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, lunch Tuesday-Saturday and dinner Tuesday-Friday. Brunch is served 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. — SCOTT GOLD

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Baie Rouge booze

Baie Rouge (4128 Magazine St., 504-304-3667; www.baierougenola.com) now serves cocktails, beer and wine after being BYOB for almost a year. The growing cocktail list features Kir Royales, mimosa and Tanqueray French 75s with Aria Estate cava, Maker’s Mark mint juleps, Hornitos Reposado margaritas with Brazilian triple sec and fresh-squeezed sour, Gosling’s rum swizzles and mojitos with seasonal fruit. Happy hour is 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Saturday and features $5 wine and $6 cocktails. Mimosas are $4 during Sunday brunch. Signature dishes at the French- and Spanish-inspired restaurant include brie fries, seared Gulf fish sandwiches with remoulade and Pig Dip pork sandwiches. — MEGAN BRADEN-PERRY

Crawfish tall tails

LSU AgCenter dispelled two crawfish myths last week when crawfish researcher Ray McClain revealed the science behind the myths of boiling mudbugs. According to the AgCenter, straighttailed crawfish are more likely to be alive before being boiled, and salting crawfish before boiling does not purge the meat (or remove fecal matter) — contrary to popular belief. “Research at the LSU AgCenter has shown that the addition of salt to the wash water provides no significant advantage in cleansing crawfish despite the numerous claims to the contrary,” McClain said in a Feb. 24 statement, adding that washing crawfish in water for 10 minutes helps remove mud and debris but does not flush out intestinal waste — salt won’t help either. “The only way to significantly reduce size and content of the intestinal tract is with a 12- to 24-hour freshwater purge, which is difficult and impractical for homeowners to do,” he said. — MEGAN BRADEN-PERRY

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3-COURSE interview

Donald Link Few New Orleanians need an introduction to Donald Link, the man behind Herbsaint, Cochon, Cochon Butcher and Peche. The James Beard Award-winning chef released his first cookbook, Real Cajun: Rustic Home Cooking from Donald Link’s Louisiana, in 2009. His latest, Down South: Bourbon, Pork, Gulf Shrimp & Second Helpings of Everything, was released last week. Link spoke with Gambit about his travels, his love of the “Redneck Riviera” and the state of modern Southern cuisine.

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Chef/author

What inspired you to focus on regional Southern cooking for your second book?

Are there any dishes from Down South that have particular resonance or you?

L: There’s a recipe for lamb stew with lemon and olives. With those ingredients, you’d think it would be straight Mediterranean, but it’s a similar cooking style to a classic Southern smothered pork. It has that great depth and richness that you find in Southern food, but also taking some elements from another cuisine like Mediterranean or Italian and adding those techniques. Another good example is the roasted lamb saddle (grilled boneless lamb saddle). It’s very similar to American barbecue as far as the temperatures and method, but it’s not your traditional choice when you think of barbecue. It’s similar to how you’d smoke a pork shoulder, but using some ideas from different countries, like a lamb leg or saddle. I grew up vacationing on the “Redneck Riviera,” and it’s changed so much since I was a kid. It was interesting to get into classic Gulf favorites like the smoked mullet dip, Royal Red shrimp and fresh grouper that are much more difficult to find now. Exploring that area was kind of like rediscovering the Gulf South. I didn’t even know you could dive for scallops in Apalachicola, Fla. until four or five years ago, which I did right from the boat.

What inspired you also to focus on cocktails?

L: New Orleans has always been a mecca for cocktails, but it’s really interesting seeing what other places in the South are doing with drinks. If it’s past a certain time of night, I’ll just be drinking bourbon. But there are some really great bars I go into and I have to ask myself, “What should I have?” And the bartenders create a great, sophisticated cocktail. It’s that blend of the South that you find these days, a metropolitan feel as well as the old South we grew up with. You can still spend a day at the beach or go out duck hunting, and then experience modern adapted food that night. It’s almost like a dual existence. It’s the best of both worlds. — SCOTT GOLD

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Link: I started working on Down South two years ago with this idea of exploring the South a little bit more. I was having a conversation with Nick Pihakis — who has a number of barbecue restaurants — about community, the south and farming, and about barbecue, too. I started really getting into barbecue, and we wound up putting together the “Fatback Collective,” which is dedicated to preserving barbecue’s culinary heritage in the South. With that, and my experience working with the Southern Foodways Alliance, I’ve learned there’s so much more to the “New South” than what I experienced when I was a kid. So that’s something I really wanted to get across with this book, that the South is so much different now than it was 30 years ago. When I was a kid it was all home cooking. Now you see more and more chefs from the South taking what they grew up with and applying that to more modern restaurants. It’s a lot of the stuff we grew up with as kids approached with our years of formal training.

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BEER buzz As Carnival comes to a close, permit me to reflect on the wondrousness that is canned craft beer. It wasn’t that long ago that cans were assumed to contain crappy, flavorless beer. But over the past few years, more craft brewers nationwide have proved that stereotype wrong. Canned beer, first sold to the public in 1935 by Gottfried Krueger Brewing Company in New Jersey, is a boon to all beer-drinking New Orleanians, since our open container laws prohibit drinking alcohol in glass out on the street. But craft brewers across the country point to the can’s light weight (for ease of shipping) and Local breweries NOLA Brewopacity (to block out all skunk-causing light) ing and Tin Roof offer paas compelling reasons to can rather than rade-friendly canned options. bottle. Also, Orleans Parish doesn’t recycle P H O T O BY A L E X W O O D WA R D glass, so aluminum cans are an environmentally superior option. Here are my favorites to drink along parade routes, or at festivals, beaches, crawfish boils and any New Orleans outdoor occasion you care to enjoy: NOLA Brewing’s Brown Ale is a great beer to sip by the six-pack on parade days. With a 3.9 percent alcohol by colume (ABV), this full-flavored but easy-drinking beer is the first one I reach for when choosing cans. Tin Roof’s Parade Ground Coffee Porter’s coffee flavors are great for waking up the palate after a few hours out on the neutral ground. New Belgium’s Shift Pale Lager is 5 percent ABV and drinks clean, refreshing and flavorful. On occasion, I’ll have the occasional higher ABV beer like NOLA Brewing’s Irish Channel Stout, Santa Fe Brewing’s Black IPA or Southern Prohibition’s 2014 IPA. “No glass” no longer means “no class.” Everyone raise a can (or pour into a gocup) and enjoy. — NORA McGUNNIGLE Email Nora McGunnigle at nora@nolabeerblog.com

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WINE of the week

2012 The Wolftrap Red

WESTERN CAPE, SOUTH AFRICA RETAIL $8-$10

This value-priced, easy-drinking wine partners perfectly with Mardi Gras street food, from burgers and pizza to tacos and sausage on a stick. Decanting the rich, deep blend into an unbreakable container — because glass bottles aren’t street legal — will aerate the wine to develop the aromas and flavors. Grapes were sourced from the Swartland on the western tip of South Africa’s Cape. The winery’s farmstead in Franschhoek Valley — originally founded in 1771 — didn’t see vineyards until the early 1990s. Matured in French oak barrels, this blend of Rhone varietals is dominated by Syrah with two thirds of the composition. Nearly a third is Mourvedre and a splash — 2 percent — is Viognier. Aromas reflect the Viognier’s floral touch, while the other varietals provide spice, earth, a hint of smoke and dark berries, followed by intense flavors of black cherry, ripe plum, herbal notes, minerality and moderate tannins. Decant for 4060 minutes. Drink now and over the next 2-3 years. Enjoy with barbecue, hot dogs, grilled meat, roast beef po-boys, osso buco, boudin, pasta and marinara sauce, and firm cheeses. Buy it at: Whole Foods Markets Uptown and in Metairie; Martin Wine Cellars Uptown, Metairie and in Mandeville; Terranova Brothers Superette; most Rouses; Cost Plus World Markets in Harvey and Elmwood; and Acquistapace’s Covington Super Market. Drink it at: Capdeville. — BRENDA MAITLAND Email Brenda Maitland at winediva1@bellsouth.net

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Five bowls of bouillabaisse

PLATE dates MAR

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Bistro Daisy

Isleno Fiesta

11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Saturday-Sunday Old Courthouse, 1201 Bayou Road, St. Bernard

www.losislenos.org The festival offers paella, meat pies, croquetas, seafood, flan and milk cake. A free shuttle takes attendees from the courthouse to the festival grounds. Admission $3.

www.bistrodaisy.com

5831 Magazine St., (504) 899-6987 Fresh Gulf seafood in saffron and Herbsaint broth is served with a grilled crouton and rouille.

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New Orleans Beer

Noon to 3 p.m. Saturday NOLA Brewing, 3001 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 896-9996

www.thebeerbuddha.com Jeremy “The Beer Buddha” Labadie and Argyle WolfKnapp discuss their new book about New Orleans’ beer history.

2 Chiba

www.chiba-nola.com

8312 Oak St., (504) 826-9119 The Oak Street bouillabaisse combines shrimp, whitefish, crawfish, mussels and salmon with mushrooms and bok choy in red miso shellfish broth.

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French Market Fare: Shrimp and Herb Calas

2 p.m. Sunday French Market, N. Peters St. between Governor Nicholls and Ursulines streets, (504) 522-2621

www.frenchmarket.org Chef Matthew Kopfler discusses and prepares shrimp and herb calas.

914 N. Peters St., (504) 595-3400 Spanish seafood soup incorporates mussels, seasonal fish, shrimp, mussels and clams in savory tomato broth and topped with fried leeks.

4 Little Gem Saloon

www.littlegemsaloon.com

445 S. Rampart St., (504) 267-4863 Bouillabaisse combines aromatic vegetables, drum, jumbo Gulf shrimp and mussels in a tomato fume.

5 Tomas Bistro

www.tomasbistro.com

755 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 527-0942 Bouillabaisse Orleans features saffron, shrimp, mussels, oysters, crawfish and Gulf fish with a pesto aioli crouton.

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Trends, notes, quirks and quotes from the world of food.

That’s the way (uh-huh) they like it “If made well, the disco drinks can be awesome.” — Naren Young, beverage director at New York City bar Empellon, talking to The Wall Street Journal’s Kara Newman about modern takes on disco-era drinks like the Harvey Wallbanger and pina colada. “The 1970s is unexplored territory for the latest generation of drinkers,” Newman wrote. “Imbibers under 35 — the bulk of bar-goers — don’t attach the same stigma to these drinks that more mature drinkers might. During a panel at the annual Tales of the Cocktail conference in New Orleans this past July, authors David Wondrich and Jeff Berry discussed ‘Why Cocktails from the 1970s and 1980s Sucked.’”

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Galvez Restaurant

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Out 2 Eat is an index of Gambit contract advertisers. Unless noted, addresses are for New Orleans. Dollar signs represent the average cost of a dinner entree: $ — under $10; $$ — $11 to $20; $$$ — $21 or more. To update information in the Out 2 Eat listings, email willc@ gambitweekly.com, fax 483-3116 or call Will Coviello at 483-3106. Deadline is 10 a.m. Monday.

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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Huh! A Restaurant & Bar — 3401 N. Hullen St., Metairie, (504) 2292484; 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) 4438000; 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. $$

BAR & GRILL American Sports Saloon — 1200 Decatur St., (504) 522-2410 — This sports bar serves burgers made with house-ground 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) 3029357 — 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 full-round 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) 301-2755; 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, po-boys, 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, handshaped 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, (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. $

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) 525-4455; 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. $$$ The Delachaise — 3442 St. Charles Ave., (504) 895-0858; www.thedelachaise.com — The bar offers an award-winning wine list and full restaurant menu. Mussels are steamed with Thai chili and lime leaf. Chicken mofongo features plantains stuffed with stewed chicken. No reservations. Lunch Fri.-Sun., dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$ 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. $$

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 MonSat., 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 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. $$ Palace Cafe — 605 Canal St., (504) 5231661; www.palacecafe.com — Palace Cafe serves creative Creole dishes. Crabmeat cheesecake is topped with Creole meuniere. Andouille-crusted fish is served with Crystal buerre blanc. For dessert, there’s white chocolate bread pudding. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sunday. Credit cards. $$$ 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) 9343463; 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. $$$ Willie Mae’s Scotch House — 2401 St. Ann St., (504) 822-9503 — This popular neighborhood restaurant is know for its wet-battered fried chicken. Green beans come with rice and gravy. There’s bread pudding for dessert. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

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 demiglaze 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) 4566362 — The menu includes gumbo, po-boys, pasta, salads and hot plate lunches. The hamburger po-boy can be dressed with lettuce, mayo and

OUT to EAT 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 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, 4330333; 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 Schiro’s Indian Cafe — 2483 Royal St., (504) 9446666; 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. $$ Taj Mahal Indian Cuisine — 923-C Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 836-6859 — The traditional menu features lamb, chicken and seafood served in a variety of ways, including curries and tandoori. Vegetarian options are available. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

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. $$$ Maximo’s Italian Grill — 1117 Decatur St., (504) 586-8883; www.maximosgrill.com — Sit at the bar overlooking the open grill and watch chefs prepare dishes like the fish of the day pan-sauteed in habanero-infused olive oil and served with seasonal vegetables. Osso buco is a braised veal shank served with garlic, thyme and white wine demi-glace, herb-roasted Parmesan potatoes and grilled asparagus. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily, lunch Wed.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$ 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

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OUT to EAT 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) 885-2984; 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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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. $$ Rock-N-Sake — 823 Fulton St., (504) 581-7253; www.rocknsake.com — Rock-nSake serves traditional Japanese cuisine with some creative twists. There’s a wide selection of sushi, sashimi and rolls or spicy gyoza soup, pan-fried soba noodles with chicken or seafood and teriyaki dishes. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch Fri., dinner Tue.Sun. Credit cards. $$ 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. $$ Heritage Grill — 111 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Suite 150, Metairie, (504) 934-4900; www.heritagegrillmetairie.com — This power lunch spot offers dishes like duck and wild mushroom spring rolls with mirin-soy dipping sauce and panfried crab cakes with corn maque choux and sugar snap peas. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $$ 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. $$$ Marti’s — 1041 Dumaine St., (504) 522-5478; www.martisnola.com — This brasserie serves traditional French and contemporary Louisiana cooking. The grande plateau fruits de mer features whole Maine lobster, chilled shrimp, marinated snow crab claws, oysters on the half shell and scallop ceviche. Grilled Texas quail is served with spaetzle, oyster mushrooms, corn and Pommery mustard sauce. Reservations accepted. Dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$$ 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 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. Brunch, lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. 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) 5860972; 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. $$ House of Blues — 225 Decatur St., 3104999; www.hob.com/neworleans — Try the pan-seared Voodoo Shrimp with rosemary cornbread. The buffet-style gospel brunch features local and regional groups. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$ 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. $$ The Market Cafe — 1000 Decatur St., (504) 527-5000; www.marketcafenola. com — Dine indoors or out on seafood either fried for platters or po-boys or highlighted in dishes such as crawfish pie, crawfish etouffee or shrimp Creole. Sandwich options include muffulettas, Philly steaks on po-boy bread and gyros in pita bread. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ Siberia — 2227 St. Claude Ave., (504) 2658855; 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, wok-seared vegetables and crunchy wontons. The bar offers creative cocktails and house-made sodas. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

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SANDWICHES & PO-BOYS 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 poboys. 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. $

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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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 late-night 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. $$

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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. $$$ Dickie Brennan’s Steakhouse — 716 Iberville St., (504) 522-2467; www.dickiebrennansrestaurant. com — The house filet mignon is served atop creamed spinach with masa-fried oysters and Pontalba potatoes. Popular starters include the jumbo lump crabcake made with aioli. Reservations recommended. Lunch Friday, dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

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. $$ Galley Seafood Restaurant — 2535 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 8320955 — Galley serves Creole and Italian dishes. Blackened redfish is served with shrimp and lump crabmeat sauce, vegetables and new potatoes. Galley’s popular soft-shell crab po-boy is the same one served at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ 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. $$ Mr. Ed’s Seafood & Italian Restaurant — 910 West Esplanade Ave., Kenner, (504) 463-3030; 1001 Live Oak St., Metairie, (504) 838-0022; www.mredsno.com — The menu includes seafood, Italian dishes, fried chicken, po-boys, salads and daily specials. Eggplant casserole is stuffed with shrimp and crabmeat. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ 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

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

Wilma’s Cheesesteaks — 801 Poland Ave., (504) 304-5411; www. jugheadsneworleans.com — Wilma’s specializes in cheese steaks on toasted Dong Phuong bread. The regular cheese steak features thinsliced rib-eye, sauteed mushrooms, onions, peppers and garlic and melted provolone and mozzarella. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

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Filmapalooza screens international films made in 48 hours or less. By Alex Woodward

“They have to get there on the dot or they’re disqualified,” Langston says. “That deadline really, really works.” A few days later, the competing films are screened at a local theater, and a panel of three judges determines the best film, as well as best cinematography, best editing, actor and actress, among other categories. The best film winner then competes against other cities’ entries in the international Filmapalooza competition. In 2013, the 48 Hour Film Project hosted the event at Hollywood’s TCL Chinese Theatre. The 2014 Filmapalooza events begin with the Welcome to NOLA event at The Joy Theater, which screens The Wand and other entries, followed by an opening night party at Little Gem Saloon. Seven more screenings are held Friday, Saturday and Sunday at The Joy. Bryan and his crew received the following prompts for their entry: the genre must be fantasy, one character must be an event planner, a line of dialogue must include “It’s my first time,” and a cellphone must be used as a prop. The crew held a pizza meeting and split into pairs for a 15-minute brainstorming session. Bryan and his writing partner Mark Williams stayed up all night drafting a script. “It wasn’t until 4 in the morning that we put anything on the page,” Bryan says.

The Wand follows a young girl Adriana Bryan stars in her given a magic wand by her father. father’s 48 Hour Film Project The girl — now an adult — narrates entry, The Wand. her childhood and adulthood with and without the wand. (Chelsea P H O T O B Y A N D R E W B R YA N stars as the narrator, and daughter Adriana plays the narrator’s The 48 Hour younger self.) It’s a simple premise MAR Film Project’s with effective storytelling and incamera effects. Filmapalooza THRU The crew shot in Houma — The Joy Theater, MAR Chelsea’s hometown, where the 1200 Canal St. filmmakers had plenty of locations at their disposal, including the (504) 528-9569 ballroom where Andrew and Chelwww.48hourfilm. sea had their wedding reception. com/filmapalooza (It also made it easy to work in a requisite “event planner” character.) Ticket $15-$17.50 “I like the idea of 48 hours — it per screening strips everything out of it and makes you do it, go out and shoot,” Bryan says. “If it turns out not good, it’s no big deal. It’s a one-weekend thing. If it does turn out well, it’s encouraging. It shows you what you can do in that time, in those limitations. Imagine what we can do with more at our disposal.”

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ith only 48 hours to write, shoot and edit a short film, filmmaker Andrew Bryan’s first order of business was pizza. “The method I like is brainstorming with a group of people,” he says. “Get in a room, order a pizza and spit some ideas out.” The team (named 7th & Constance) then started working on its entry in the 2013 48 Hour Film Project in New Orleans. The Wand — a four-minute film starring Bryan’s wife Chelsea and daughter Adriana — took top honors at the event, one of dozens of 48 Hour Film Project competitions held in cities worldwide. The Wand moved on to compete in this year’s Filmapalooza, the international 48 Hour Film Project competition held in New Orleans March 6-9. More than 100 films — representing 85 cities worldwide, from Buffalo, N.Y. and Brisbane, Australia to Osaka, Japan and Seoul, S. Korea, and, of course, New Orleans — are screened, and a closing night awards ceremony honors the international best of last year’s entries. The Wand’s 7th & Constance was among the 61 teams and 1,000 filmmakers from across the South in last year’s New Orleans event. The New Orleans chapter began hosting the annual competition in 2007. “We want to help the filmmaker find the next step in their career, or help network them with people getting started,” says New Orleans organizer Alex Garcia. “We have people who have been in the business for years, film students and hobbyists.” Liz Langston and Mark Ruppert founded The 48 Hour Film Project in 2001 in Washington, D.C. The pair invited friends to a small competition to make a movie over a weekend. During the last decade, the project attracted more filmmakers and cities — there are 112 cities worldwide with 48 Hour film events. Here’s how it works. Filmmakers have one weekend to make their film. On a Friday night, they randomly pick from a hat one of 13 genres — from comedy to mockumentary (and a new inclusion, “animal”). Filmmakers also are assigned a character, a prop and line of dialogue they have to incorporate into the film. These added elements ensure everyone is starting from scratch. “It forces everyone to do writing, shooting, editing in 48 hours,” Langston says. Then the challenge begins — filmmaking teams must deliver a completed film by 7:30 p.m. Sunday.

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TUESDAY 4 Buffa’s Lounge — Dave Easley, 11 Columns Hotel — John Rankin, 8 Crescent City Brewhouse — New Orleans Streetbeat, 6 d.b.a. — New Orleans Klezmer All-Stars, Gypsophonic Disco, 3; Treme Brass Band, 9

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Bar — Tom Hook & Wendell Brunious, 9:30 Dragon’s Den — Divergent Rhythms feat. The Real Steven, 10 Hi-Ho Lounge — Pinettes Brass Band, Panorama Brass Band, Street Legends Brass Band, 21st Century Brass Band, Most Wanted Brass Band, 2 Little Gem Saloon — Charlie Miller, 5 The Maison — Mojoflow, Gene’s Music Machine, Street Legends Brass Band, 2

Apple Barrel — Barbarella Blue, 5:30 Banks Street Bar — Major Bacon, 10 Bayou Beer Garden — Hazy Ray Trio, 7 Bombay Club — Monty Banks, 7 Bourbon Orleans Hotel — Geo Bass, 8 & 9 Buffa’s Lounge — Gina Forsyth, 7 Cafe Negril — Gettin’ It, 7; Sam Cammarata & Dominick Grillo, 7:30; Another Day in Paradise, 9:30 Casa Borrega — Sasha Masakowski & Jenna McSwain, 6:30 Chickie Wah Wah — Antoine Diel, 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 Gasa Gasa — Stoop Kids feat. Bujie & the High Rise, 8 House of Blues — Jet Lounge, 11 House of Blues Voodoo Garden — Domenic, 6 Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse — NOJO Jam, 8 Little Gem Saloon — Richard Knox, 5 Old Opera House — Chicken on the Bone, 7:30 Recovery Room Bar & Grill — Oscar & the Bluescats, 8:30 Roosevelt Hotel — Robin Barnes, 5:30 Rusty Nail — Jenn Howard, 9 Siberia — Paula Marchinsi, Julie Odell, Jayson Wayne Knox, 9 Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Delfeayo Marsalis & the UptownJazz Orchestra, 8 & 10 Yuki Izakaya — Kanako Fuwa’s

Moshi Moshi feat. Detroit Brooks, 8

Friends, 11

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Palm Court Jazz Cafe — Tim Laughlin & Crescent City Joymakers, 7

Bayou Beer Garden — Walter “Wolfman” Washington, 9

Roosevelt Hotel — Sasha Masakowski, 5:30

Bombay Club — Tony Seville, 7

Saenger Theatre — Steve Miller Band, 8

Bourbon Orleans Hotel — Eudora Evans, 8 Bullet’s Sports Bar — Neisha Ruffins, 7:30

Siberia — Rachel Brooke, My Graveyard Jaw, The Deslondes, 9

Carousel Piano Bar & Lounge — George French Quartet, 8:30

Spice Bar & Grill — Stooges Brass Band, 9

Crescent City Brewhouse — New Orleans Streetbeat, 6

Spotted Cat — Miss Sophie Lee, 6

Davenport Lounge — Jeremy Davenport, 5:30

Vaughan’s — Travis “Trumpet Black” Hill & the Heart Attack, 9

Freret Street Publiq House — Brass-A-Holics, 9:30 House of Blues (The Parish) — Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks, Purling Hiss, 9 Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse — James Rivers Movement, 8 Little Gem Saloon — Andre Bohren, 5 Maple Leaf Bar — The Trio feat. Johnny Vidacovich &

Yuki Izakaya — Norbert Slama, 8; Black Pearl, 11

FRIDAY 7 8 Block Kitchen & Bar — Anais St. John, 9 Apple Barrel — Barbarella Blue, 5:30 Blue Nile — Kermit Ruffins & the Barbecue Swingers, 7 Bombay Club — Monty Banks, 6

MUSIC LISTINGS Bourbon Orleans Hotel — Eudora Evans, 9 Bullet’s Sports Bar — Guitar Slim Jr., 7:30 Cafe Negril — El DeOrazio, 7 Capri Blue Bar at Andrea’s Restaurant — Phil Melancon, 8 Carousel Piano Bar & Lounge — Luke Winslow-King, 9 Casa Borrega — Los Caballeros del Son, 7:30 Columns Hotel — Ted Long, 6 Crescent City Brewhouse — New Orleans Streetbeat, 6 Davenport Lounge — Jeremy Davenport, 9 DMac’s — Vincent Marini, 7 Golden Lantern — Nighthawk, 7 House of Blues — Willie Nelson & Family, Lukas Nelson, 7 Little Gem Saloon — Lucas Davenport, 5 Maple Leaf Bar — Big Sam’s Funky Nation, 10:30 Old Point Bar — Rick Trolsen, 5 Rock ’N’ Bowl — Mixed Nuts, 9:30 Roosevelt Hotel — Antoine Diel,

5:30; Luther Kent, 9 Siberia — JUCIFER, Solid Giant, Eat the Witch, 9 Spotted Cat — Cottonmouth Kings, 10 St. Roch Tavern — James Jordan & the Lonely Nights Band, 8

Rounders feat. Jerry Jumonville & Freddy Staehle, 8

Ritz-Carlton — Catherine Anderson, 1

Cafe Negril — Jamey St. Pierre & the Honeycreepers, 7

Roosevelt Hotel — Tom Hook & Wendell Brunious, 9

Capri Blue Bar at Andrea’s Restaurant — Phil Melancon, 8

Siberia — Two Cow Garage, SS Boombox, Redemption Kings, 6

Chickie Wah Wah — Jimbo Mathus

Three Muses — Royal Roses, 6; Glen David Andrews, 9

Crescent City Brewhouse — New Orleans Streetbeat, 6

Treasure Chest Casino — Harvey Jesus & Fire, 7

Davenport Lounge — Jeremy Davenport, 9

Windsor Court Hotel (Cocktail Bar) — Shannon Powell Trio, 5

Hangar 13 — New Orleans Pink Floyd Tribute, 8; Psychedelic Winter, 9

SATURDAY 8 21st Amendment — Chance Bushman, Adam Arredondo, Russell Ramirez, Joseph Faison, 8 8 Block Kitchen & Bar — Anais St. John, 9 Blue Nile — Washboard Chaz Trio, 7 Bombay Club — Lucas Davenport, 6 Bourbon Orleans Hotel — Geo Bass, 8 & 9 Buffa’s Lounge — Royal

House of Blues — Switchfoot, Kopecky Family Band, 7 House of Blues (The Parish) — Tribal Seeds, New Kingston, Inna Vision, 7:30

Three Muses — John Sinclair & Carlo Ditta, 6 Yuki Izakaya — Norbert Slama, 8; Montegut, 11

SUNDAY 9 Banks Street Bar — NOLA County, 4; Ron Hotstream, 7 Bombay Club — Tony Seville, 7 Buffa’s Lounge — Some Like It Hot, 11 a.m.; Dave Easley, 8 Columns Hotel — Chip Wilson, 11 a.m.

House of Blues Voodoo Garden — Cody Blaine, 1

Crescent City Brewhouse — New Orleans Streetbeat, 6

Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse — Shannon Powell, 8

d.b.a. — Palmetto Bug Stompers, 6

Maple Leaf Bar — Chris Mule & the Perpetrators, 10:30

DMac’s — Michael Pearce, 11 a.m.; Walter “Wolfman” Washington, 6

Palm Court Jazz Cafe — Lionel Ferbos & Palm Court Jazz Band, 7

House of Blues — Iration, The Movement, Natural Vibra-

tions, 6:30 Howlin’ Wolf Den — Hot 8 Brass Band, 9 Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse — Lu & Charlie’s Revisited feat. Germain Bazzle, 8

Apple Barrel — Sam Cammarata, 8 Banks Street Bar — South Jones, 9 Bayou Beer Garden — Matt Johnson Trio, 7

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

BJ’s Lounge — King James & the Special Men, 10

Maple Leaf Bar — Joe Krown, Walter “Wolfman” Washington & Russell Batiste, 10

BMC — Lil’ Red & Big Bad, 6

Old Point Bar — Christina Friis & Chip Wilson, 3:30; Tom Witek Quartet, 7 Palm Court Jazz Cafe — Lucien Barbarin & the Sunday Night Swingsters, 7 Ritz-Carlton — Armand St. Martin, 10:30 a.m.; Catherine Anderson, 2 Siberia — Daphne Lee Martin, Alexandra Scott, 6; M.O.T.O., Liquor Store, Tweens, The Planchettes, 9 Spotted Cat — Pat Casey & the New Sounds, 10 Three Muses — Raphael & Norbert, 5:30

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Bombay Club — Monty Banks, 7 Chickie Wah Wah — Alexis & the Samurai, 8 Columns Hotel — David Doucet, 8 Crescent City Brewhouse — New Orleans Streetbeat, 6 d.b.a. — Luke Winslow-King, 7; Glen David Andrews, 10 Dmac’s Bar & Grill — Danny Alexander, 8 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — John Fohl, 9:30 Gasa Gasa — Magnetic Mondays feat. Magnetic Ear, 8 Hi-Ho Lounge — Bluegrass Pickin’ Party, 8 House of Blues — Bring Me the Horizon, 5 PAGE 44

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Stephen Malkmus & the Jicks 10 p.m. Thursday The Parish at House of Blues 229 Decatur St. (504) 310-4999, www.hob.com

There are two paths you can take when you find yourself an aging rocker who also happens to be an incipient parent: shake a fist at the dad-rock tag, a la Jeff Tweedy, or embrace it with self-deprecation and class, like Stephen Malkmus. Read anything about Malkmus these days and he’s not reliving the past by stoking the undying embers of Pavement — a band so influential that 20 years on, there are still new and heated Internet arguments over which of its first two LPs is the greatest indie rock album of all time. (It’s Slanted and Enchanted, right? Even Malkmus concedes.) Despite the inevitable reunion, reissues and regurgitations by dozens of imitators, Malkmus is more comfortable talking about his kids’ potty mouths, or posing for Rookie’s “Ask a Grown Man” video segment, or referring to his former adopted hometown of Berlin as the hip, isolated center of Europe, “at least if you are an American dad.” After two years in Germany, Malkmus moved his family back to Portland, Ore., but Wig Out at Jagbags (Matador) — his sixth release with pseudo-solo backing band the Jicks, or one more than Pavement produced — is very much a European baby: recorded in a Belgian farmhouse by original tour sound man Remko Schouten, laden with prog-twisted guitars, classic-rock rambles and pop-referential and -reverential lyrics. (“We lived on Tennyson and venison and the Grateful Dead/ It was Mudhoney summer, Torch of Mystics, Double Bummer.”) There are also horns aplenty (in Malkmus-speak, “Indie guys trying to sound Memphis”) and enough crooked hooks to carry all of his disjointed, unjaded revelations to the end. Fatherhood should always sound so holy. Purling Hiss opens. Tickets $16 in advance, $18 day of show. — NOAH BONAPARTE PAIS

Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse — Gerald French & the Original Tuxedo Jazz Band, 8

on the Bone, 7:30 Old Point Bar — The Romy Kaye Jazz Trio, 7

Maple Leaf Bar — George Porter, 10

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

Old Opera House — Chicken

The Roosevelt Hotel Bar —

Jazz Factory Night with the James Partridge Septet, 9 Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Charmaine Neville & Friends, 8 & 10 Three Muses — Joe Cabral, 7 Yuki Izakaya — Miki Fujii & Friends, 8

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NOW SHOWING 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, Clearview, Elmwood, Regal, Slidell, Westbank 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, Regal, Slidell, Westbank

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, Regal, 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 In Secret (R) — In 1860s Paris, a gorgeous woman is forced to marry her sick cousin. Canal Place, Elmwood Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit (PG-13) — Young CIA analyst Jack Ryan (Chris Pine) reveals

Labor Day (PG-13) — A depressed single mom (Kate Winslet) and her son hide an escaped convict. Elmwood The Lego Movie (PG) — A Lego block man is recruited to join an epic building quest. Chalmette, Clearview, Elmwood, Kenner, Regal, Slidell, 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. Elmwood, Kenner, Regal, Slidell 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, Regal, Slidell, Westbank Non-Stop (PG-13) — Liam Neeson, Julianne Moore and Lupita Nyong’o star in a film about an air marshal fighting for his fellow passengers’ safety. Canal Place, Clearview, Elmwood, Regal, Slidell, Westbank The Nut Job (PG) — A squirrel who was kicked out of his park stumbles upon a nut shop in this animated comedy. Elmwood, Kenner, Regal, Westbank The Past (PG-13) — An Iranian man living in France deserts his family to return home. Canal Place Penguins 3D (NR) — A king penguin returns to his native land in the sub-Antarctic to find a mate. Entergy IMAX Pompeii (PG-13) — While Mount Vesuvius’ eruption destroys Pompeii, a man races to save his true love. Canal Place, Chalmette, Clearview, Elmwood, Regal, Slidell, Westbank Repentance (R) — A life coach is abducted by a client in this

It’s easy to imagine why the director of a sociopolitical “issue” documentary might go to great lengths to avoid the cliches of the form. Provide historical context, interview some experts and present some timely examples of the social ill in question and you’ve surely done your job — but you’ve also made a film we’ve seen before. Director Robert May’s Kids For Cash examines the horrifying case of two judges in Northeastern Pennsylvania who sent more than 3,000 kids into long-term, prison-like detention for mostly minor infractions over a period of more than 10 years. The judges also accepted more than $2.2 million as a “finder’s fee” from the developer of a new for-profit juvenile detention center in their county. May avoids the familiar formula for films of this type. By focusing too closely on the particulars of this case, the director also misses the chance to illuminate the larger problems presented by our broken American juvenile justice system. Even so, the details of the case are so compelling that May manages to deliver a film everyone should see. The notorious “kids for cash” case was made possible by a post-Columbine zeitgeist in which zero-tolerance policies for bad behavior in schools allowed judges like Pennsylvania’s Mark Ciavarella to get elected simply by expressing them forcefully in public. There’s no shortage of research showing that tearing normal kids from their families and sending them to juvenile prison only manufactures hardened criminals. But that didn’t stop Ciavarella from sending 12- and 13-year-old kids upriver for infractions like one girl’s creation of a satirical MySpace page for her vice principal, or a boy’s acceptance of a used motor scooter from his parents that turned out to be stolen. Parents were pressured not to hire lawyers and later deceived into signing away their constitutional rights to legal representation. Brief hearings in which shocked parents saw their innocent kids shackled and taken away were closed to the public, ostensibly to protect the children. The first half of Kids For Cash mostly examines the lives of families torn apart by needless incarceration, and it can be difficult to watch. But May makes the mistake of dwelling on individual cases long after we understand the families’ unspeakable pain, and the result sometimes seems maudlin and manipulative. The second half focuses on Ciavarella and his fellow judge and close friend Michael Conahan, a successful businessman who arranged the financing and conhorror-thriller based on the film The Gypsy and the Jury. Elmwood, Westbank 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. 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, Regal, Slidell, Westbank Son of God (PG-13) — Jesus Christ’s story, from birth to resurrection, is told. Clearview, Elmwood, Regal, Slidell, Westbank

Stalingrad (R) — Russian soldiers fight a German army. Clearview, Elmwood, Slidell, Westbank The Wind Rises (PG-13) — Hayao Miyazaki’s final animated film is about World War II Japanese fighter plane designer Jiro Horikoshi. Elmwood, Regal, Westbank Winter’s Tale (PG-13) — A burglar falls for a dying heiress, later learning he can reincarnate her. Canal Place, Clearview, Elmwood, Slidell, 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, Slidell

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struction of the juvenile detention facility and shared the spoils with Ciavarella. May convinced the judges to sit for interviews so secret even their lawyers didn’t know about them. The judges also agreed to keep their participation in the film secret from each other as they faced their own reckonings in court. This extraordinary access mostly allows both judges to explain why they still don’t think they did much wrong. It’s nothing short of amazing to see Ciavarella cry on camera for his own ruined career and not for the lives he helped destroy. His self-deception at least points us toward the more complex and troubling issues suggested by a community that was complicit in his crimes by remaining largely silent. The public policies that came to light in Pennsylvania remain very much in place across the country. Hopefully Kids For Cash will begin a widespread public discourse that can lead to substantive change. A panel discussion on the issues raised by Kids For Cash takes place at 4 p.m. Saturday, March 8 at Zeitgeist. Participants include filmmaker Robert May, Charles Balsavage (who was incarcerated by Ciavarella as a child) and local attorneys and juvenile justice activists. — KEN KORMAN

OPENING FRIDAY 300: Rise of an Empire (R) — A Greek general leads the fight against Persian invaders. Canal Place, Chalmette, Clearview, Elmwood, Regal, Slidell, Westbank Mr. Peabody & Sherman (PG) — A boy and dog travel through time in this animated movie. Chalmette, Clearview, Elmwood, Westbank

SPECIAL SCREENINGS Annie Hall (PG) — A New York comedian falls in love with a dingbat in Woody Allen’s 1977 romantic comedy. 10 a.m. Wednesday, Prytania The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer (NR) — A high schooler

(Shirley Temple) falls in love with a grown up (Cary Grant). 10 a.m. Sunday, Prytania Death Rides a Horse (R) — In this 1967 western, a boy seeks vengeance after witnessing his family’s murder. 9 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 7 pm. Sunday, Indywood Filmapalooza (NR) — Films from around the world are screened. Visit www.48hourfilm.com/ filmapalooza for details. Thursday-Monday, Joy Her Shorts: Selections (NR) — Films of various genres, made by women, are screened. Free admission. 7 p.m. Saturday, The Front

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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, Westbank

a terrorist plot to crash the U.S. economy in a film based on characters from Tom Clancy novels. Elmwood, Kenner

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Kids for Cash (PG-13) — Robert May’s documentary shows how a small-town judge profited

FILM LISTINGS from incarcerating children. 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Friday, 4 p.m. Saturday, Zeitgeist Louisiana Story (NR) — In this 1948 film, oil drilling disrupts the life of a Cajun boy and his pet raccoon. 7 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday, Indywood No Country For Old Men (R) — In this Coen brothers film, a hunter discovers more than $2 million in cash. 8 p.m. Thursday & Sunday, Canal Place Punk Jews (NR) — Young Jewish people explore what it means to be Jewish in this century. A Q&A session follows. 11 p.m. Saturday, Antenna The Room (R) — The screening of Tommy Wiseau’s drama about a failed relationship is BYOB. Midnight Friday-Saturday, Prytania The Royal Tenenbaums (R) — In this Wes Anderson dramedy, a family of former whiz kids reunites upon discovering one of them has a terminal illness. 10 p.m. Sunday, Prytania Run & Jump (NR) — A doctor goes overseas to study a patient, leaving his wife and mother running the house. 9:30 p.m. Thursday-Monday, Zeitgeist Swamp Women From Prison (NR) — An undercover cop helps a trio of women flee prison for a stash of diamonds in the swamp. Midnight Friday, Indywood Tiger Tail in Blue (NR) — A young married couple tries to make it. 7:30 p.m. Monday, Zeitgeist

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Antenna Gallery, 3718 St. Claude Ave., (504) 298-3161; www.press-street.com/ antenna; 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; 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 Front, 4100 St. Claude Ave.; www.nolafront.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; Indywood, 630 Elysian Fields Ave., (970) 631-3748; www. indywood.org; Joy Theater, 1200 Canal St., (504) 528-9569; www.thejoytheater.com; Prytania Theatre, 5339 Prytania St., (504) 891-2787; www.theprytania.com; Regal Covington Stadium 14, 69348 Hwy. 21, Covington, (985) 871-7787; www.regmovies. com; 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

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OPENING Lemieux Galleries. 332 Julia St., (504) 522-5988; www. lemieuxgalleries.com — “Color is a Vessel,” paintings by Benjamin J. Shamback. Artist’s reception 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday. Octavia Art Gallery. 454 Julia St., (504) 309-4249; www. octaviaartgallery.com — “Everything is Connected,” oil paintings by Jeffrey Pitt. Opening reception 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday.

UNO-St. Claude Gallery. 2429 St. Claude Ave., (504) 280-6493; www.finearts. uno.edu — “Paper Mountains” and “AUTOREPAIR: Pulsed Plasma Stimulation,” mixed media exhibitions by Valeria Corradetti and David Hassell. Artists’ reception 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday.

GALLERIES 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. 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 — “Control vs. Freedom,” art by Kim Zabbia, through March.

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 Tuesday. 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) 891-6789; 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. The Foundation Gallery. 608 Julia St., (504) 568-0955; www.foundationgallerynola.com — “Tonic of Wilderness,” photography by John Bentham, through March 29. Freret Clay Center. 2525 Jena St., (504) 919-8050; www.freretclaycenter.com — “The Human Condition,” metal rusts, wood rots

com — “Down and Dirty,” paintings by James Michalopoulos, ongoing.

The Front. 4100 St. Claude Ave., (504) 301-8654; www. nolafront.org — Mixed media exhibition by Kyle Bravo, John Isiah and Jamie Alonzo, through April 6.

Morrison. 1507 Magazine St., (504) 451-3303; www. morrisonsculpture.com — Sculpture and drawings by Thomas Randolph Morrison, ongoing.

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

New Orleans Glassworks & Printmaking Studio. 727 Magazine St., (504) 529-7277; www.neworleansglassworks.com — “Osteology in Glass,” bone-inspired art by Kyle Herr and Jay Thrash, through March.

Good Children Gallery. 4037 St. Claude Ave., (504) 616-7427; www.goodchildrengallery.com — “Crazy About America,” patriotic art by Dan Tague, through Sunday. Graphite Galleries. 936 Royal St., (504) 5653739; www.graphitenola. com — Group mixed media exhibition, ongoing. Isaac Delgado Fine Arts Gallery. Delgado Community College, Isaac Delgado Hall, Third floor, 615 City Park Ave., (504) 361-6620; www.dcc.edu/departments/ art-gallery — Delgado mixed media student exhibition, through March 13. 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. La Madama Bazarre. 1007 St. Mary St., (504) 236-5076; www.lamadamabazarre. com — Group exhibition celebrating the whimsical and weird side of Louisiana, ongoing. Lisa Victoria Gallery. 616 Royal St., (504) 315-0850; www.lisavictoriagallery. com — Mixed media group exhibition, ongoing. M. Francis Gallery. 1938 Burgundy St., (504) 931-1915; www.mfrancisgallery. com — Acrylic on canvas by Myesha, ongoing. May Gallery and Residency. 2839 N. Robertson St., Suite 105, (504) 316-3474; www.themayspace.com — “Triptix,” ceramics by Susan Bowers, through Saturday. Michalopoulos Gallery. 617 Bienville St., (504) 5580505; www.michalopoulos.

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 Sunday. 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. Sheila Phipps Studio & Gallery. 8237 Oak St., (504) 596-6031 — Oil and acrylic portraits and abstracts, ongoing. Slidell Little Theatre. 2024 Nellie Drive, Slidell, (985) 641-0324; www.slidelllittletheatre.org — “Luminous,” photography by Dennis De Bautte, through March 23. 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. 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.

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, 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. Treo. 3835 Tulane Avenue, (504) 650-9844 — Mixed media group exhibition, ongoing.

CALL FOR ARTISTS 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.

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Second Story Gallery. New Orleans Healing Center, 2372 St. Claude Ave., (504) 710-4506; www.thesecondstorygallery.com — Mixed media by Gina Laguna and Cynthia Ramirez. Artists’ reception 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday.

Beneito’s Art. 3618 Magazine St., (504) 891-9170; www.bernardbeneito.com — Oil paintings by Beneito Bernard, ongoing.

collage, ceramic tiles and vessels by Barbie L’Hoste and Bill Darrow, ongoing.

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ART LISTINGS REVIEW 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. The Michael P. Smith Fund for Documentary Photography. A $5,000 grant is awarded to a Gulf Coast photographer who combines the artistic excellence and can commit to a long-term cultural documentary project. Visit www. neworleansphotoalliance. org for more information. Deadline April 15. No Dead Artists. Art is sought for the 18th annual No Dead Artists. Visit www. jonathanferraragallery.com for details. Deadline June 16.

MUSEUMS 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.

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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 Sunday. “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., (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.

Mel Chin: Rematch and More Greatest Hits

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Rematch: A Retrospective of the Work of Conceptual Artist Mel Chin New Orleans Museum of Art, City Park (504) 658-4100 www.noma.org

After Hurricane Katrina, Mel Chin was a tireless advocate for New Orleans’ youth. When he learned that lead — a neurotoxin linked to violent behavior — contaminated the soil of inner-city neighborhoods, the Houston-born, Chinese American conceptual artist launched Operation Paydirt, a community-based art campaign to obMore Greatest Hits: Mixed Media THRU tain federal funding for soil remediation. Although Exhibition by Mel Chin APR the economic and political winds have been far Jonathan Ferrara Gallery, from favorable, he keeps on trying. What we see 400A Julia St. in this Rematch retrospective at the New Orleans Museum of Art is the intriguing, if intricate, tra(504) 522-5471 jectory from his early surrealist-inspired objects www.jonathanferraragallery.com to his later, far more expansive and scientific — if sometimes otherworldly — works dealing with the more pressing environmental and social issues facing America, all linked by his boundless curiosity. Although most famous for major environmental efforts like his Revival Fields project that used plants to mitigate hazardous waste sites, Rematch for the first time comprehensively reveals how his works fit together. Here we see how his dreamy early sculptures inspired by Rene Magritte, Joseph Cornell and Marcel Duchamp later influenced his subversively surreal props that appeared in the TV series Melrose Place, or how his early precisionist flair resurfaced in later sculptures like his surgical first aid kit concealed within the body of a Glock handgun. His endless curiosity is illustrated in 1992’s Degrees of Paradise, pictured, featuring a tantric symbol of the heavens flanked by two triangular rooms, one with a ceiling photographically illustrating the ozone-depleted sky, the other with a custom woven Turkish rug based on satellite data. The concurrent show at Jonathan Ferrara Gallery features wonders like his homage to surrealist sculptor Louise Bourgeois’ iconic giant metal spiders — only Chin’s version contains an ornate ceramic tea set housed in glass in its torso, symbolizing either the British empire’s contribution to the globalization of civilization, or the opiate addictions it facilitated — take your pick. — D. ERIC BOOKHARDT

New Orleans Museum of Art. City Park, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, (504) 6584100; www.noma.org — “Rematch,” mixed media by Mel Chin, through May 25.

Ogden Museum of Southern Art. 925 Camp St., (504) 539-9600; 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. 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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BURLESQUE, CABARET & VARIETY 3x3 - The One Acts. Mid-City Theatre, 3540 Toulouse St., (504) 488-1460; www.midcitytheatre.com — Contributing to Cabaret Month at Mid-City Theatre, this performance features three writers and three one-acts. Tickets $10. 7:30 p.m. Monday-Tuesday. 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

AUDITIONS Crescent City Sound Chorus. Delgado Community College, Isaac Delgado Hall, Drama Hall, third floor, (504) 616-6066; 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 standup comedy show with special

A carrier pigeon named Martha Washington (Rebecca Elizabeth Hollingsworth) spends 1914 trying to create a safe space for pigeons in the Cincinnati Museum of Natural History. Witch-burning minister Cotton Mather (Glenn Aucoin) tells Martha she is the last of her kind (carrier pigeons, he says, are very tasty). This doomsday news doesn’t go over well with Martha, but she agrees to Cotton’s request to poop on him in The Shadowbox Theater’s production of the new show An Outopia for Pigeons. As explained in the show, an outopia is a non-place, and since people can’t locate a “non-place,” Martha believes an outopia will help save her fellow birds. Carrier pigeons possess the ability to see bits of the future — as video projected onto a screen — and Martha sees French philosophy (hence, the “non-place” idea of philosopher Michel Foucault). A fried chicken-eating gourmand (Stacy Smith) hangs out with Martha and tries to destroy the outopia’s structure. The premise might sound confusing, but it works. Local playwright Justin Maxwell’s absurdist comedy lobs jokes and social critique at a headwhippingly fast pace. Once you’re aboard, the ride is pretty wild and ultimately satisfying. Sperm whale Charles Bronson stops by the fledgling outopia on his way to stab the limerick-loving Nantucketers that killed off his pod. Bronson (James Patrick) and Cotton develop a — we’ll say — “friendship,” and Aucoin and Patrick use the characters’ weirdness to provide some of the show’s funniest moments. The show’s humor can be super-referential and meta — turning familiar joke scenarios on their heads. Cotton spends a good deal of time trying to unsuccessfully 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. Jim Jeffries. The Civic Theatre, 510 O’Keefe Ave., (504) 272-0865; www.civicnola.com — The stand-up comedian performs. Tickets $39.50. 7 p.m. Friday. 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.

place his pilgrim hat on a mantle. No matter how hard Cotton concentrates, the hat keeps falling. The description of the scene doesn’t sound that funny, but the way Aucoin plays Cotton — with bug eyes and facial tics — is great. I could watch Cotton drop his hat all day. The dialogue is quick, and the four actors are fun to watch. As the gourmand, Smith is devious but the audience doesn’t always hate her. Hollingsworth gives Martha, ostensibly the main character, a lot of heart and head bobs, quickly changing from hilarious to hysterical. Racy content abounds. In one scene the gourmand gives Cotton a blow job behind a sheet — we see the shadow of the act. As with most of the sexy scenarios in Outopia, the act is used as a comedic device — the religious Cotton cries during the BJ. Outopia pushes some boundaries structurally and comically. The writing, acting and production are sharp, and it’s a great example of local talent. — TYLER GILLESPIE 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) 6066408 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, 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 Sketchy Characters perform sketch comedy. Visit www. sketchycharacters.net for details. 9:30 p.m. Saturday. Think You’re Funny? Comedy Showcase. Carrollton Station, 8140 Willow St., (504) 8659190; www.carrolltonstation. com — The weekly open-mic comedy showcase is open to all comics. Sign-up 8 p.m., show 9 p.m. Wednesday.

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Die Mommie Die! Cutting Edge Theater, 747 Robert Blvd., Slidell, (985) 290-0760; www. cuttingedgeproductions.org — Angela Andrews stars in Brian Fontenot’s production of the comedic melodrama where Greek tragedy and Hollywood kitsch meet. Tickets $20 to $25. 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Equus. Marigny Opera House, 725 St. Ferdinand St., (504) 948-9998; www.marignyoperahouse.org — Peter Shaffer’s psychological drama explores child psychologist Martin Dysart’s peculiar case that causes him to confront his own demons. Tickets $15 and up. 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Sunday. 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. Perfect Wedding. Teatro Wego!, 177 Sala Ave., Westwego, (504) 885-2000; www.jpas.org — Philip A. Benson directs Jacob McManus as a disheveled groom on his wedding day attempting to erase the previous night’s mistake. Tickets $15 and up. 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday.

burlesque. Free admission. 9 p.m. Monday. 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 Romy Kaye and the Brent Walsh Jazz Trio. Call (504) 553-2331 for details. 11:50 p.m. Friday. Leslie Castay. Mid-City Theatre, 3540 Toulouse St., (504) 4881460; www.midcitytheatre. com — Leslie Castay kicks off Cabaret Month with her tribute to “unscripted” times throughout one’s life. Tickets $25.00. 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday. 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.

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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. Keeping the Bad Guys Away. Congregation Gates of Prayer, 4000 W. Esplanade Ave., Metairie, (504) 885-2600; www. gatesofprayer.org — The New Orleans Personal Computer Club brings FBI Special Agent Tracie Smith to show the public new techniques on protection from thieves. Visit www.nopc.org for more information. Free admission. 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 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.

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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. NOLA TimeBanking, DyverseCity Etsy Training. DyverseCity, 3932 Fourth St., (504) 439-4530 — Attendees can set up TimeBank accounts, learn how to run Etsy shops or get computer coaching. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Overeaters Anonymous. Rayne Memorial United Methodist Church, 3900 St. Charles Ave., (504) 899-3431 — Group members help each other utilize the 12-step method to recover from compulsive eating. For details, contact Sarah at (504) 458-9965. 7 p.m. Sistahs Making a Change. Ashe Cultural Arts Center, 1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 569-9070; www.ashecac. org — Women of all levels of expertise are invited to dance, discuss and dine together at this health-centered event. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

FRIDAY 7 Dancing Through the Decades. Ashe Cultural Arts Center, 1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 569-9070; www. ashecac.org — Revive the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s through dance, food, and music. Sport vintage fashion for a chance to win best outfit and even best dancer. Visit www.myccra.org for more information. Tickets $25. 7 p.m. 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.

Limmud Fest. Temple Sinai, 6227 St. Charles Ave., 861-3693; www.templesinaino.org — This is the largest local festival of Jewish learning and culture featuring speakers from around the globe with varying practices in the Jewish culture. Visit www.limmudnola.org for more information. Registration from $15 to $75. Through Sunday. 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. Parents Night Out. Bethel Baptist Church, 201 Filmore Ave., (504) 486-4679 — Kids have fun playing games, doing crafts, watching movies and eating snacks while their parents enjoy some free time. Call pastor Wayne Adams at (985) 981-1144 or associate pastor Roger Hurd at (985) 400-3149 for details. 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Super Heroes, Nasty Villains and Imaginary Lovers. Parker United Methodist Church, 1130 Nashville Ave., (504) 895-1222; www.parkerchurch.net — This lecture draws form myth and fairy tales to explore symbolism in these delusions. Admission $15. 7:30 p.m.

SATURDAY 8 Art Market/OCH Wellness. Zeitgeist Multi-Disciplinary Arts Center, 1618 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 827-5858; www. zeitgeistinc.net — The Wellness Market features health products and locally made arts and crafts. Visit www.ochartmarket.com for more information. Free admission. 10 a.m. to 3 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-orshine 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. Handmade Books. Rhino Contemporary Crafts Gallery, The Shops at Canal Place, 333 Canal St., Second floor, (504) 523-7945; www.rhinocrafts.

EVENT LISTINGS com — Jewelers Tamra Carboni and Natalie Nichols instruct children in making paper books with mixed media collage covers. Visit www.rhinocrafts. com for more information. Suggested donation for materials $5. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Tipitina’s Foundation’s Sunday Youth Music Workshop. Tipitina’s, 501 Napoleon Ave., (504) 895-8477; www.tipitinas. com — Kids jam with local musicians. 1 p.m.

Ranger-Guided Canoe Trek. Jean Lafitte National Park, 6588 Barataria Blvd., Marrero, (504) 589-3882; www.nps.gov/ jela — Experienced canoeists can view the historic waterways of the Barataria Preserve. Visit www.nps.gov/jela for more information. Free admission. 9:30 a.m. to noon.

Interfaith Perspectives on Sexuality and Family Planning in the 21st Century. Trinity Episcopal Church, 1329 Jackson Ave., (504) 522-0276; www.trinitynola. com — Organizations from various religious denominations come together to discuss such issues as birth control and in vitro fertilization. Free admission. 6:30 p.m. to 8 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 9 Big Easy Big Heart 5K Run. Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville Cafe, 1104 Decatur St., (504) 592-2565; www.margaritavilleneworleans.com — Margaritaville hosts a 5K run/walk with food, music and fun activities. Benefits go toward the expansion on the Women’s Center, the city’s largest refuge center for homeless and struggling women. For more information, visit www.bigeasybigheart.com. Admission starts at $30. 7 a.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.

MADD meeting. Old Metairie Library, 2350 Metairie Road, (504) 838-4353 — This is a meeting of the Metairie/New Orleans chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving. 6 p.m. 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 New Orleans Pelicans. Smoothie King Center, 1501 Girod St., (504) 587-3663; www.neworleansarena.com — The New Orleans Pelicans play the Milwaukee Bucks 7 p.m. Friday and the Denver Nuggets 5 p.m. Sunday.

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. 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

ing 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) 2822134; 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. 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 Bonnie Warren and Cheryl Gerber. Garden District Book Shop, The Rink, 2727 Prytania St., (504) 895-2266 — The authors discuss and sign their book, New Orleans Historic Homes. 1 p.m. Saturday. Cold•Cuts. Kajun’s Pub, 2256 St. Claude Ave., (504) 947-3735; www.kajunpub.com — The monthly poetry and performance series features three readers. Visit www.coldcutsreading.blogspot.com for details. 7 p.m. Saturday. 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 on the second, fourth and fifth Sunday of each month. 8 p.m. 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. Jeremy Labadie and Argyle Wolf-Knapp. NOLA Brewing Taproom, 3001 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 301-0117; www.nolabrewing. com — The authors sign New Orleans Beer: A Hoppy History of Big Easy Brewing. La Cocinita will be selling food, and there will be beer. Noon Saturday. Local Writers’ Group. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 3721 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 455-5135 — The weekly group discusses and critiques fellow members’ writing. Google “Realms of Fiction” for more information. 7:30 p.m. Monday. 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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Work/Play Day. Southeast Louisiana Refuges Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge Headquarters (Bayou Lacombe Centre), 61389 Hwy. 434, (985) 882-2000; www.fws.gov — Volunteer to clean unwanted growth from hiking trails and tend to the historic gardens. Lunch is provided by the Louisiana Wildlife Refuges. A canoe outing is facilitated to allow interaction with the outdoors and fellow volunteers. 9 a.m.

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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 one-onone 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 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, play-

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Position: Structural Engineer

Job Description: Will perform structural design and analysis calculations of onshore and offshore structures, primarily in hydrocarbon extraction and renewable energy industries, using governing codes and standards, engineering formulas and skills; Prepare and organize engineering design documents and technical reports; Perform Ultimate Limit State, Service Limit State, and Fatigue Limit State analysis on structures and study response under application of aerodynamic service and hydrodynamic loading; Perform inplace, loadout, transportation and lift analysis of structures; Provide drawing for designs and produce sketches to incorporate in drawings for designers/ drafters, and review resulting drawings; Develop cost estimates, manage design changes, within schedule/budget.

ACCOUNTING/BOOKKEEPING Senior Accountant—Litigation:

Senior Accountant—Litigation: Analyze financial statements & data in order to prepare client reports, assist clients w/routine accounting & consulting functions, & develop business relationships. Will also calculate damages to individuals & businesses from business interruption, personal injury, wrongful death, employment discrimination, lost profit & misappropriation; calculate valuation of business interests in closely held businesses for estate & gift matters, buy/sell agreements, & management buyouts. REQS: MS Accounting; proficiency in generally used accounting software programs, MS Excel & other Microsoft Office; CPA or eligible; in depth knowledge of forensic & litigation accounting, including: lost profit & lost earnings; calculation of personal injury damages; forensics & analysis of litigation party financials, & general business consulting. Employer: LaPorte, APAC. Job location: Metairie, LA. Mail resume to Patricia Paz, LaPorte, APAC, 111 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Ste. 600, Metairie, LA 70005. Refer to job #12027.

Job Requirement: Master’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering. 2 year experience in structural engineering, in depth knowledge in SACS Structural Analysis Package, Structural Dynamics Analysis, Finite Element Analysis, and applicable US and International codes. Apply to: Keystone Engineering Inc., 1100 W. Causeway Approach, Mandeville, LA 70471; Attn: Dawn O’Neal, HR Director.

FARM LABOR TEMPORARY FARM LABOR:

Triangle Cattle Co., Hereford, TX, has 1 positions for silage, corn, wheat & livestock; 3 mo. experience required for job duties listed; must able to obtain driver’s license within 30 days; once 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; three-fourths work period guaranteed from 4/15/14 – 2/1/15. Apply at nearest LA Workforce Office with Job Order TX2739514 or call 225-342-2917.

TEMPORARY FARM LABOR:

McIntyre Flying Service, Angleton, TX, has 3 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; threefourths 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.

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.

Join the Employer of Choice on the Inland Waterways

Ingram Barge Company the leader in the inland marine community Ingram Barge Company has a proven track record of developing future leaders. We are currently seeking:

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www.ingrambarge.com. EOE, M/F/V/D

Houston’s Restaurant in the Garden District is accepting applications for professional servers. We are located at 1755 St. Charles Avenue in Uptown New Orleans. We are currently searching for friendly, outgoing, highly motivated individuals who will thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Full-time and parttime positions are available. High earnings potential, reasonable business hours! Prior restaurant experience is a plus, though not necessary. Please apply directly at the restaurant between the hours of 3 PM and 5 PM Mon-Fri, and be prepared for an interview. Professional attire required for interviewing.

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

TEACHERS/INSTRUCTORS 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.

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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The Housing Authority of New Orleans (HANO) is seeking an innovative, dynamic and results-driven Executive Director to lead the agency. The successful candidate will have at least 10 years relevant experience, including 5 years executive-level experience in large scale public housing, affordable housing, and/or a real estate redevelopment environment. Bachelor’s degree required (Master’s degree preferred) from an accredited four-year college or university in public administration, social science or other related program. Ideal candidate will have exceptional influential, collaboration, interpersonal, conflict management; and communication skills. Must have solid history of high ethics and integrity. If interested in this exceptional opportunity, please submit a detailed resume immediately to: Gans, Gans & Associates, 7445 Quail Meadow Road, Plant City, FL 33565, Fax: (813) 986-4775, E-mail: simone@gansgans.com.

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Chris & Tasha Warren Farms, Lambrook, AR, has 1 positions for grain; 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 3/28/14 – 12/15/14. Apply at nearest LA Workforce Office with Job Order 809382 or call 225-342-2917.

W.R. Rice Farms, Walnut Ridge, AR, has 2 positions for oilseed crops; 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 4/4/14 – 11/30/14. Apply at nearest LA Workforce Office with Job Order 793485 or call 225-342-2917.

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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

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

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24 Yosemite Dr. • $269K

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Solid, well built, spacious, & for sale, this 4 bd/2.5 ba hm awaits you in the Park Timbers subdivision on the WB. Large bedrooms PLUS large closets. Sep. LR, DR+ lrg den; & parking for 4 - 6 vehs. AND, enjoy members only pool, clubhouse and tennis courts.

7851 Buffalo St. $45K 6843 Glengary Rd. $182K 5237LakeviewCt.(Vac.Lot) $6.4K 13110 Lemans St. $116K 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 1301 Garden Rd. $75K

Office Space Metairie Luxury Great Location Approx 1,350 usable sq.ft.

FOR RENT

1269 Milton St. $825/mo 2028 Pauger St., B $1,100/mo 3018 Second St. $775/mo. 3605 St. Ferdinand St. $975/mo 3607 St. Ferdinand St. $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.

JOHN SEITZ Cell: 504-264-8883

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

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

4526-28 Banks St. • $479K 4BR/3BA + 1BR/1BA

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.

Reduced: $449,000 1204 Aline • 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

COMMERCIAL RENTAL RIVERBEND AREA

3724 Audubon Trace Building #37 $189,000

8120 Hampson St.

(South Carrollton & St. Charles) FORMER BEAUTY SALON Set Up For 4 Stations Separate Massage or Manicure Room High Ceilings Throughout Must See! 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!

Call Nancy (504) 813-8876

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.

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LOUISIANA POLO FARMS SOUTH

FOR SALE

3-12 Acre Mini Farms

Long Beach across from Hwy 90

133 Helios Avenue For Lease

$149,900 - $159,900 3 BR 3 BA

Perfect Investment or 2nd Home!

STARTING AT 55K

228-452-5408 Old Metairie Two story House on large lot ( 75’ X160’) 4 BR, 3 BA, Liv. Rm, Den, Kitchen, Office, Landry room.

For more information

985.796.9130

For photos and map visit:

www.lapolofarms.com

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

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CORPORATE RENTALS FURNISHED NEW ORLEANS RIVERFRONT PENTHOUSE

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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 - 9193999, email: scompass@GardnerRealtors.com; Troy Lee (cell: 504 - 473-2771, email: tlee@GardnerRealtors.com),

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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 36 C NEWTON RD LUMBERTON, MS

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.

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

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$300 OFF 1st MONTH Sparkling Pool & Bike Path

1436 Leda, NOLA. Ground floor. Apt 1 - sleeps 6 - 8 people. Kitchen, foyer, 2 Lg separate rooms. We’re in the Faubourg St. John area - walk to fine/ casual dining, City Park, Fairgrounds, Fr. Qtr. & more! Call (504) 615-1716 or (504) 208-8896.

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.

New FQR Office open! 713 Royal MON-SAT 10-5pm Sun-1-5 Full Service Office with Agents on Duty! 522-4585

1BR/1BA APT

825 Chartres LSQ

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

Wayne • Nicole • Sam • Jennifer • Brett • Robert • George • Dirk • Billy • Andrew • Eric

934 Burgundy 333 Julia #508

ALGIERS POINT

1/1 w/d in unit. 700 sqft. prkng is $300 $1350 2 / 1.5 Lux fully furn.Short term rental.Prvt pool. $4,000 1/1 Furn corporate rental in warehouse dist. $1950

1020 Esplanade #201 2/1 renovated FQ apt with parking and pool! $1950

HISTORIC ALGIERS POINT

High end 1-4BR. Near ferry, clean, many x-tras, hrdwd flrs, cen a/h, no dogs, no sec 8, some O/S prkng $750-$1200/mo. 504-362-7487

1004 Gov Nicholls

studio Hi Ceils, Renov Kit/Bath, Nice ctyd $1000

526 Madison #2D

1/1 2ndfltastefully-furn,FrenchQtr! w/donsite$1200

1025 Dumaine #3

1/1 Newly renov,w/d,central ac/heat,fireplace. $1200

1025 Dumaine #6

1/1 Newly renov,w/d,central ac/heat,fireplace. $1200

Upper fl @ 7800 S. Claiborne Ave. 1400 Sq ft, 11’ ceilings, newly refinished hdwd floor, 2BR, CA&H, w/d/dw. $1600 per month. Call (504) 865-7040

421 Burgundy #1

1/1 Nice size grnd fl just off crtyd. $189,000

611 Dauphine B

1/1 townhouse w/ common courtyard $169,900

ESPLANADE RIDGE

823 Burgundy #3

2/2 1,600 sqft, brand renov, balcony, $599,000

CARROLLTON Old-Time N.O. Architecture

LRG 2 BR, 1.5 BA

Recently remodeled, kit, c-a/h, hi ceils, hdwd/crpt flrs, fncd bkyd. w/d hookups, off st pkg. $1150/mo. 1563 N. Galvez. Call 1-888-239-6566 or mballier@yahoo.com

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FOR SALE 421 Burgundy #3

1/1 Bamboo flrs. exp wood Central HVAC. $189,000

1125 Royal #3

1/1 3rd flr,exp beams,storage! Lush crtyrd $269,000

416 Burgundy #5

1/1 lovely, crtyrd, no pets/low condo fees $149,000

729 Dauphine A

1/1 HeartofFQ.Grtfrntporch.Updatedkit/ba$359,000

917 Toulouse #11

3/2.5 Penthouse condo w/pkng & balcony $999,500

816 Aline

2/2 Uptown single fam house w/offst pkng.$379,500

1224 Royal #5

1/1 BALCONY OVER ROYAL! Recently updated $375,000

COMMERICAL 512 Wilkinson Row Comm NEWPRICE!commcondo.quaintFQst$395,000

Call (504) 483-3100 DORIAN M. BENNETT • 504-236-7688 dorian.bennett@sothebysrealty.com

RESIDENTIAL RENTALS 535 Girod - 2 bd/ 2 ba prkg ........... $2500 311 Hillary - 2 bd/ 1 ba ................. $2300 760 Magazine - 1 bd/ 1 ba ................. $1500 539 Dumaine - 1 bd/ 1 ba ................. $1500 1133 Kerlerec - 1 bd/ 1 ba ................. $1200 1016 Burgundy - 1 bd/ 1 ba ................. $850 CALL FOR MORE LISTINGS!

2340 Dauphine Street • New Orleans, LA 70117 (504) 944-3605

1321 Coliseum St. $450,000

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

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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.

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HEART Of the FOREST EXCELLENT BUILDING LOTS TWO to FOUR ACRE LOTS Ideally Located 10 Min. North of I-12 Goodbee Exit (985) 796-9130 www.lapolofarms.com

French Quarter Realty

On Elmeer Ave. Approx. 1350 sq. ft. 3BR/1.5BA. Renov’t, SS kit, beautiful hrwd flrs, ceil fans, CA&H. Study area, fenced. $1685 + dep. Avail March. Call (504) 554-3844.

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RIVER RIDGE Chestnut Creek 504-734-2939

Hickory Creek 504-734-9788

Walnut Creek 504-733-6501

Cypress Creek 504-733-6858

Magnolia Creek 504-733-5422

Willow Creek 504-734-9078

1 Bedrooms $870*

1 Bedrooms $795*

2 Bedrooms $965*

2 Bedrooms $1025*

Oak Creek 504-733-8245

2 Bedrooms $955*

1 Bedrooms $680*

1 Bedrooms $730*

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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.

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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

MID CITY 402 S. HENNESSEY ST.

Newly remodeled w/ 3 private br, 1 ba, furn. kit, w/d connections, cent air/ heat, $1150/mo + $1150 deposit. Tenant pays electricity & water. NO PETS. Call (504) 296-1300.

4402 CANAL ST

Approx. 1000 sq ft.. Upper 1 or 2 BR/1BA w/lots of natural light, hdwd flrs, ceiling fans, hi ceils,. Completely renovated. New wiring, Central A&H. Refrigerator, w&d. Lg closets + generous storage. On streetcar line. $995/ mo. 1 year lease. Small pets negot. (504) 931-7844

513 S. CORTEZ ST

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.

UNIVERSITY AREA UPSCALE APT IN UNIV AREA

New & Completely Renovated large 2 BR, 1BA w/ central air/heat. Kit. fully furnished w/ granite countertops, stove, refrigerator, microwave, & dishwasher. Hardwood floors, balconies, ceil fans, washer/dryer hookups. Off st. pkg. No pets. $1100 - $1200. Contact Karen, (504) 237-5538.

UPTOWN/GARDEN DISTRICT

1205 ST CHARLES/$1095

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.

1508 CARONDELET ST2 APTS

Studio Apt., newly remodeled all utilities included, $900/mo. Huge Upper Studio Apt. Bright, spacious,high ceilings, hdwd flrs, water & garbage pd. $900/mo. Both have Cent a/h, laundry facility avail 24 hrs. Walk 1 blk to St. Charles St Car, easy access to I-10, CBD & FQ. No pets/No smokers. 1-888-239-6566. mballier@yahoo.com

2630 AMELIA ST.

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

4618 ANNUNCIATION ST.

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.

4916 DANNEEL

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.

UPTOWN CONDOMINIUM

7444 St. Charles Ave., N.O., 2 BR, 1 BA, 901 Sq ft, w/off street pkg & sec gates. Laundry on premises. 1400/mo. Call (504) 669-8043.

LOWER GARDEN DISTRICT/ IRISH CHANNEL 8134 SPRUCE RENTAL

Exc. loc. near Palmer Park! Light-filled 3 BR/1BA, hi ceils, hdwd flrs, ample closets, full Kit w DW, MW & W/D, lg, Liv/Din area, plus Bkfst rm. Cen A/H, Off-st park, Close to Streetcar. Non-smoking. $1600/mo, 504-481-1804.

1/2 BLOCK TO MAGAZINE

ROOMS BY WEEK. Private bath. All utilities included. $175/week. 2 BR avail. Call (504) 202-0381 or (504) 738-2492.

COVINGTON / MANDEVILLE TINY RUSTIC ARTIST’S RETREAT

At 118 Hickory St. in Old Lewisburg, 100 yards from Lake; water and electricity included. $800/mo. Tel. (504) 523-3456 or 352-5270.

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CLASSIFIEDS 24TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH OF JEFFERSON

LEGAL NOTICES

STATE OF LOUISIANA

CIVIL DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH OF ORLEANS

24TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH OF JEFFERSON

SUIT NO.: 732-818 DIV. B

NO.: 02-3729 DIV. J

ALAN JAMES BOUDREAUX AND GILFORD JOSEPH BOUDREAUX

IN RE: SUCCESSION OF SADIE H. WOODS

ANNOUNCEMENTS

STATE OF LOUISIANA NO.: 706-661 DIV. I

SUCCESSION OF MARY-LOUISE BALENGHIEN NOTICE TO SELL IMMOVABLE PROPERTY AT PRIVATE SALE WHEREAS, the testamentary executrix of the above estate has made application to the court for the sale at private sale of the immovable property hereafter described, to-wit: Unit 516 and appurtenances thereto of Whitney Place Condominiums, the Declaration of which is recorded at COB 997, folio 113, Entry No. 953682, record of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. Being the same piece of property acquired by Marie Louise Balenghien from Michael Blumenthal by Cash Sale dated November 4, 1987 before Ginger L. Mcouiston, Notary Republic. Filed and recorded Conveyance Records Book 1843, folio 215, in Jefferson Parish on November 12, 1987. Valued at: $45,000.00. Notice is hereby given to all parties whom it may concern, including the heirs and creditors of the decedent herein, and of this estate, be ordered to make any opposition which they may 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 expiration of seven (7) days, from the date of the last publication of such notice, all in accordance with law.

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By the Order of the Court: D. Frickey Deputy Clerk

Attorney: Steven E. Hayes Bar No. 14362 Chehardy, Sherman, Ellis, Murray, Recile, Griffith, Stakelum & Hayes, L.L.P. Address: One Galleria Blvd., Ste 1100 Metairie, LA 70001 Telephone: (504) 833-5600 Gambit: 3/4/14 & 3/25/14 ANYONE KNOWING the whereabouts of KATHRYN EARLEAN DICKERSON WHITE, whose last known address was 5211 Rio Drive, Baytown, TX 77521, please contact Atty. Jauna Crear, 4747 Earhart Blvd, Ste I, NOLA 70125, 504365-1545. 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 MILTON J. FRISBIE OR HIS HEIRS PLEASE CONTACT IRVING SHNAIDER (504)484-6416. ANYONE KNOWING THE WHEREABOUTS OF THE HEIRS OF KIRK COLEMAN AND RONALD J. COLEMAN PLEASE CONTACT IRVING SHNAIDER (504)484-6416. Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Theresa Burtchaell please contact J. Benjamin Avin Atty, 2216 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130, (504) 525-1500. Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Juliet Shalima Ali please contact J. Benjamin Avin Atty, 2216 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130, (504) 525-1500.

VERSUS DEBORAH JEAN BOUDREAUX MOLL NOTICE OF INSTITUTION OF PROCEEDING Notice is hereby given to Deborah Jean Boudreaux Moll, absent defendant herein, that the plaintiffs herein, Alan James Boudreaux and Gilford Joseph Boudreaux, are seeking to have the below described property partitioned by licitation, and that the said absent defendant has fifteen (15) days from the date of initial publication of this notice to answer the plaintiff’s petition. THAT CERTAIN PIECE OR PORTION OF GROUND, together with all of the buildings and improvements thereon, and all the rights, ways, privileges servitudes, appurtenances, and advantages thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining, situated in the Lot “E”, Square 38, Section “C”, Pontchartrain Gardens Subdivision, Jefferson Parish, State of Louisiana, measuring 52 feet x 155.17 feet. Fronting on Fairfield 52 feet, bounded by Clearview, Woodlawn, and Glendale in the rear, together with all rights, ways, privileges servitudes, appurtenances, and advantages thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining, situated in the Section 44, Township 12 South, Range 10 East, Southeastern District of Louisiana, more particularly described as follows: Lot E of Unit 1 of Block 38 and measuring 52 feet front on Fairfield Street by a depth of 155.17 feet between equal and parallel lines by a width of 52 feet at the rear of said lot, all in accordance with the plan of survey of the said Square 38, Unit 1, Section C, Pontchartrain Gardens Subdivision, Lot E, by Gilbert, Kelly, & Couturie, Surveyors, dated August 19, 1970. The improvements bear Municipal No. 4536 Fairfield Street in Metairie, Louisiana. BY ORDER OF THE COURT: Kim Garland, Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court Deputy 200 Derbigny St., Gretna, LA 70053 P.O. Box 10, Gretna, LA 70054 Attorney: Jessica L. Karr Address: 200 North Carolina St. Covington, LA 70433 Telephone: (985) 892-2350 Gambit: 3/4/14 Anyone knowing the whereabouts of a lost mail note payable to Luckmore Finance Corporation dated November 7, 2013 in the amount of $1,312.92 and sign by a S. McGee; please contact Jules Fontana, Attorney @ 504-581-9545. 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. Anyone knowing the whereabouts of JOHN H. LOMAX and or JOHNNIE B. LOMAX or their heirs, please contact Faun Fenderson, Attorney at 504-5289500 or faun@faunfenderson.com Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Troy Smith, the son of James C. Brooks, contact Atty. Bonita Watson, 504.799.2265.

STATE OF LOUISIANA

NOTICE TO SELL IMMOVABLE PROPERTY WHEREAS, the Executrix of the Succession of Sadie H. Woods, has made application to the Court for Authority to Sell Immovable Property known as: A CERTAIN PIECE OR PORTION OF GROUND, together with all the buildings And improvements thereon, and all the rights, ways, priileges, servitudes, appurtenances and advantages thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining , situated in the THIRD MUNICIPAL DISTRICT of the CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, STATE OF LOUISIANA, in SECTION 12 of LaKRATT (FORMER New Orleans Lakeshore Land Company Subdivision), designated as LOT 29 on a plan of subdivision of Gandolfo & Kuhn & Associates, dated September 13, 1974, certified correct on April 15, 1976, which said plan is of record in the Conveyance Office for the Parish of Orleans in COB 736, folio 31, and according to said plan, said piece or portion of ground is in the square bounded by MORRISON ROAD, LAMB ROAD (SIDE), CURRAN ROAD (SIDE), and W. LAVERNE STREET (SIDE) and which said piece or portion of ground is more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the northeast corner of W. LAVERNE STREET and MORRISON ROAD; thence along the north line of MORRISON ROAD, N 70 degrees 17’28”E, a distance of 652.88 feet thence N 19 degrees 42’ 32” W, a distance of 393.17 feet to the control point, as shown on survey of Grandolfo, Kuhn, Luecke & Associate, dated May 3, 1976; thence 129.92 feet to the point of beginning. From said point of beginning, measures thence S 24 degrees 42’ 32” E, a distance of 20 feet to a point; thence N 65 degrees, 17’ 28” E, a distance of 28.83 feet to a point; thence N 24 degrees, 42’32” W, a distance of 92.50 feet to a point; thence S 65 degrees 17’ 28” W, a distance of 28.83 feet to a point; thence S 24 degrees 42’32”E, a distance of 72.50 feet to the point of beginning. And according to a survey by Gilbert, Kelly & Courturie, Errol E. Kelly, Surveor, dated October 14, 1977, a copy of which is annexed to an Act passed before William L Andry, Notary Public, dated NOvember 15, 1997, for reference, said lot is designated, situated and measures as above set forth. The improvements thereon bear Municipal No. 1012 Chimney Woods. All for the price of Twenty Nine Thousand and No/100 ($29,000) Dollars, to be provided by the seller to the buyer through the form of a conveyance of the property and for the following additional terms: (i) the buyer must repair and rehabilitate the property; (ii) the buyer is required to live in the property for a period of three (3) years: (iii) the buyer must recognize and assume the covenants contained in the Louisiana Road Home Program (iv) the buyer must complete the repairs to the structure within one year and receive an appraisal of at least $75,000 upon completion. Notice is hereby given to all parties whom it may concern including the heirs and creditors of the decedent herein, and of this estate, 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 expiration of seven (7) days from the date of the last publication of such notice, all in accordance with the law.

By Order of the Court, DALE N. ATKINS, Clerk Attorney: Deborah L. Wilson Attorney for the Succession of Sadie Woods Address: 808 Moss St. New Orleans, LA 70119 Telephone: (504) 488-4493 Gambit: 2/11/14 & 3/4/14

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

NO.: 708-708 DIV. E SUCCESSION OF DEBORAH MARTIN ST. MARTIN NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR AUTHORITY TO SELL IMMOVABLE PROPERTY AT PRIVATE SALE NOTICE IS GIVEN that the Administrator of this succession has petitioned this Court for authority to sell immovable property belonging to the deceased at private sale in accordance with the provisions of Article 3281 of the code of Civil Procedure for and in accordance with the purchase/ sale agreement filed of record herein. The immovable property proposed to be sold at private sale is described as follows: THAT CERTAIN PIECE OR PORTION OF GROUND, together with all the privileges, servitudes, appurtenances and advantages thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining, situated in the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana, being a portion of former Cazelar Plantation and now subdividing into Place De Concorde Subdivision, Phase I, by virtue of Ordinance No. 17701 adopted by the Jefferson Parish Council on March 15, 1989, filed under entry No. 8913066 as shown in accordance with a plan of J.J. Krebs & Sons, Inc., dated January 4, 1989 and accordingly said lot is described as Lot 18-A, Square 1, Place De Concorde Subdivision. Improvements thereon bear Municipal No. 2420 Avenue Mont Marthe, Gretna Louisiana 70056. Being the same property acquired by Deborah Martin St. Martin and Stephen Robert St. Martin by Cash Sale dated July 27, 1990 and recorded in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana at COB 2350, folio 346. Any heir or creditor who opposes the proposed sale must file his/her opposition within seven (7) days from the day on which the last publication of this notice appears.

CIVIL DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH OF ORLEANS STATE OF LOUISIANA

NOTICE TO SELL IMMOVABLE PROPERTY AT PRIVATE SALE NO.: 2013-9745 SECT. 6

DIV. L

SUCCESSION OF BARBARA HENDERSON SHIELDS Whereas the Administrator, Alvin Shields, of the above Estate, has made application to the Court for the sale at private sale of the movable or immovable property hereinafter described, to-wit: A CERTAIN LOT OF GROUND, together with all the buildings and improvements thereon, and all of the rights, ways, privileges, servitudes, advantages and appurtenances thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining, situated in the Seventh District of the City of New Orleans, in Square No. 307, bounded by Sycamore, Mobile or Claiborne Avenue, Cambronne and Joliet Streets, designated as Lot 8 on a plan made by S. L. Calongne, C.E., December 10, 1920, according to which said plan, said Lot 8 begins at a distance of 120 feet from the corner of Sycamore and Cambronne Streets and measures 51 feet, 6 inches, front on Cambornne Street, by 150 feet in depth between equal and parallel lines. All in accordance with a survey of F. G. Stewart, Surveyor, dated September 22, 1956, a copy of which is annexed to an act passed before Edmond G. Miranne, Notary Public, dated September 25, 1956. All in accordance with a survey by J. J. Krebs & Sons, Inc., dated May 2, 1973. The improvements bear the Municipal Numbers 2216-2218 Cambronne Street, New Orleans, Louisiana. UPON THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS, TO-WIT: $270,000.00 cash, as is, with waiver of redhibition. Notice is hereby given to all parties whom it may concern, including the heirs and creditors of the decedent herein, and of this estate, 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 expiration of seven (7) days, from the date of the last publication of such notice, all in accordance with law. Dale N. Atkins, Clerk of Court

Attorney: Joel Levy Address: 7577 Westbank Expressway Marrero, LA 70072 Telephone: ( 504) 340-2993

Attorney: Cris R. Jackson Bar No. 20876 Address: 1010 Common St., Suite 1800 New Orleans, LA 70112 Telephone: (504) 581-9444

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CIVIL DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH OF ORLEANS STATE OF LOUISIANA

NO.: 2005-1463

DIV. E

IN RE: INSURANCE SECURITIES COMPANY, INC. and UNION TITLE GUARANTEE COMPANY, INC. NOTICE TO SELL IMMOVABLE PROPERTY BY PRIVATE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Liquidators of Insurance Securities Company and Union Title Guarantee Company, Inc. have petitioned this Court for authority to sell a 60% undivided interest in approximately 2,429 acres located in the Bohemia Spillway at private sale for $177,620.63. The land proposed to be sold is more particularly described as follows: All of that property or portion of land, together with all the buildings and improvements thereon, and all the rights, ways, privileges, servitudes and appurtenances thereunto belonging or in any wise appertaining, situated in the Parish of Plaquemines and more particularly described as follows, to-wit: 1. Fifteen by forty acres between Nevers Estate and State lands, being Rivers Lots Nos. 2, 3, 4, and 5 in Township 19 South, Range 16 East, containing 638.76 acres; 2. South half of Section 34 and Southwest quarter of Section 35 in Township 18 South, Range 16 East, containing 360 acres; 3. East half and Northwest quarter of Section 2 and all of fractional Section 3, in Township 19 South, Range 16 East, containing 880 acres; 4. North half of Southeast quarter Section 35, containing 115 acres; North half of fractional Section 34, containing 165 acres, all in Township 18 South, Range 16 East; and Southwest quarter of Section 2, containing 149.85 acres, in Township 19 South, Range 16 East; and 5. Fractional Section 10 in Township 19 South, Range 16 East, containing 168.23 acres. Any party in interest who opposes the proposed sale must file his opposition in this proceeding, with copy to Brad Driscoll, 147 Keating Drive, Belle Chasse, Louisiana, within fourteen (14) days from the day on which the last publication of this notice appears. Attorney: Francis J. Lobrano, L.L.C. Address: 147 Keating Dr. Post Office Box 208 Belle Chasse, LA 70037 Telephone: (504) 433-3100 Gambit: 3/4/14 & 3/11/14

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CLASSIFIEDS CIVIL DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH OF ORLEANS STATE OF LOUISIANA

NO.: 05-10929 DIV. F SECT. 10 SUCCESSION OF LLOYD AMBEAU WHEREAS the administratrix has made application to the Court for the sale of property belonging to the Succession of the decedent Lloyd Ambeau, as follows: ONE CERTAIN LOT OF GROUND, Sixth District, City of New Orleans, State of Louisiana, Square 167 St. Joseph, bounded by Peniston, Laurel, General Taylor and Constance Streets, designated by the Number 20, commences at a distance of one hundred fifteen feet, no inches, no lines (115’0”0”’) from the corner of Peniston and Laurel Streets, and measures thence thirty feet, no inches, no lines (30’0”0”’) front on Peniston Street, the same in width in the rear by a depth on the side line nearest to Laurel Street of one hundred fifteen feet, ten inches, no lines (115’10”0”’), and a depth on the opposite side line of one hundred fifteen feet, seven inches, three lines (115’7”3”’), all according to sketch of survey by Errol E. Kelly, Surveyor, dated December 5, 1964, a copy of which is annexed to an Act passed before Allain C. Andry, Jr., Notary Public, dated December 18, 1964. The improvements thereon bear the Municipal Number 716 Peniston Street. Upon the terms and conditions set forth in the petition and the agreement to purchase filed in the record of this matter. Any heir or creditor who opposes the proposed sale must file their opposition within ten (10) days from the day on which the last publication of this notice appears. Dale N. Atkins, Clerk of Court

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CIVIL DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH OF ORLEANS STATE OF LOUISIANA

NO.: 13-10163 DIV. G-11 SUCCESSION OF CLIFFORD J. QUINTAL, JR. NEWSPAPER ADVERTISEMENT FOR FINAL ACCOUNT Notice is hereby given to the creditors of this estate and to all other interested persons to show cause, if any they have or can, within 10 days from this notification why the final account presented by Ronald J. Quintal, independent administrator of the Succession of Clifford J. Quintal, Jr., should not be approved and homologated and the funds distributed in accordance with said account. Attorney: Ronald W. Morrison, Jr. Address: 209-A Canal St. Metairie, LA 70005 Telephone: (504) 831-2348 Gambit: 3/4/14 ANYONE KNOWING the whereabouts of VALERIE LAGARDE, whose last known address was 3411 Lancaster St, New Orleans, LA 70131, please contact Atty. Jauna Crear, 4747 Earhart Blvd, Ste I, NOLA 70125, 504-365-1545.

STATE OF LOUISIANA

NO.: 2008-10740

DIV. D 16

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

NO.: 616-400 SECT. E

SUCCESSION OF ISOLA BROOKS CANTRELLE

SUCCESSION OF WILLIAM L. SCHAFF

NOTICE

NOTICE TO SELL IMMOVABLE PROPERTY AT PRIVATE SALE

Whereas, Geralyn Cantrelle Baker, the Administratrix of the above estate has made application to the Court for the sale, at private sale, for the sum of $15,000.00, cash, the immovable property described as 4321 Kennon Avenue, New Orleans, which is more particularly described as: A CERTAIN LOT OF GROUND, together with all the buildings and improvementsd thereon, and all rights, ways, privileges, servitudes, appurtenances and advantages thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining, situated in the THIRD DISTRICT of the CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, PARISH OF ORLEANS, STATE OF LOUISIANA, in SQUARE 16, of BAYOU VISTA SUBDIVISION, which said square is bounded by MANDOLIN STREET, OWENS BLVD., KENNON AND RANDOLPH AVENUES, designated as LOT 9-A, according to survey by Adloe Orr, Jr. & Assoc., C.E., dated 7/1/1955, which said LOT 9-A commences at a distance of 155.05 feet from the intersection of Kennon Avenue and Mandolin Street, and measures 55 feet front on Kennon Avenue, same width in the rear, by a depth of 100 feet between equal and parallel lines; all as more fully shown on survey of Adloe Orr, Jr. & Assoc., C.E#., dated 6/8/1972, a copy of which is attached to Act dated 6/17/1972, registered in COB 712, folio 234. The improvements thereon bear the Municipal No. 4321 Kennon Avenue. Notice is hereby given to all those whom it may concern, to show cause within seven (7) days, including Sundays and holidays, from the date whereon the last publication appears, why the said authority should not be granted. Attorney: Joseph F. DiMaria Address: 602 Place du Bois Mandeville, LA 70471 Telephone: (985) 845-0677 Gambit: 3/4/14 & 3/25/14

24TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH OF JEFFERSON STATE OF LOUISIANA NO.: 732-307 DIV. P SUCCESSION OF LOU ELLA CALLAIS, wife of/and HERMAN J. RODRIGUE, SR. NOTICE TO PUBLISH Notice is hereby give to the creditors of this estate and to all other persons herein interested to show cause within ten (10) days from this notification (if any they have or can) why the tableau of distribution presented by the Administratrix of this estate should not be approved and homologated and the funds distributed in accordance herewith. By Order of the Court, Jon A. Gegenheimer, Clerk Attorney: Brent J. Laliberte Address: 1820 Belle Chasse Hwy, Suite 205 Gretna, LA 70056 Telephone: (504) 393-0315

Whereas the Executor of the above estate has made application to the Court for the sale at private sale of the immovable property herein described, to wit: Lot 22, Square No. 15, Bonnabel Place, Municipal Address 348 Orion Place, Metairie, Louisiana 70005, last acquisition: COB 522, folio 35, December 28, 1960. Upon the following terms and conditions, to wit: $215,000.00, all cash to sellers. Notice is hereby given to all parties whom it may concern, including the heirs and creditors of the decedent herein, and of this estate, 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 of judgment may be issued after the expiration of seven (7) days from the date of the last publication of such notice, all in accordance with law. Jon Geggenheimer, Clerk of Court Attorney: James G. Maguire Address: 6059 Argonne Blvd. New Orleans, LA 70124 Telephone: (504) 975-3038

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NO.: 13-10163 DIV. G-11 SUCCESSION OF CLIFFORD J. QUINTAL 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 Second and Final Tableau of Distribution presented by the Executor of this Estate should not be approved and homologated and the funds distributed accordingly. By Order of the Court, Attorney: Ronald W. Morrison, Jr. Address: 209-A Canal St. Metairie, LA 70005 Telephone: (504) 831-2348 Gambit: 3/4/14 Anyone knowing the whereabouts of a lost mail note payable to Luckmore Finance Corporation dated May 23, 2013 in the amount of $1,135.80 and signed by a T. Bell; please contact Jules Fontana, Attorney, 504-581-9545.

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