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CONTENTS

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October 13, 2015

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EAT + DRINK

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Review ......................................................................23 Compere Lapin

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Fork + Center ...........................................................23 All the news that’s fit to eat — and drink 3-Course Interview .............................................25 Howard Conyers, rocket scientist and barbecue master

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ON THE COVER 2015 A.D. .................................................................... 17 The New Orleans Pelicans take the court

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Feature ....................................................................... 5 The New Orleans Film Festival unspools 7 in Seven ................................................................... 5 Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival, Tony Joe White and more

NEWS + VIEWS

News.............................................................................7 The city begins an “educational campaign” as it prepares to take up a new sound ordinance Y@Speak + N.O. Comment .....................................7 Overheard in New Orleans’ social media world

Scuttlebutt................................................................ 9 From their lips to your ears C’est What? ............................................................... 9 Gambit’s Web poll Bouquets & Brickbats ..........................................11 This week’s heroes and zeroes Commentary............................................................12 Our endorsements in the statewide fall primary election Clancy DuBos / Politics........................................13 A blueprint for Louisiana’s health care future Blake Pontchartrain.............................................14 The N.O. It All

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Music .........................................................................32 PREVIEW: Ani DiFranco and Hurray for the Riff Raff Film.............................................................................37 REVIEW: Mississippi Grind REVIEW: New Orleans Film Festival selections Art ................................................................................41 REVIEW: Invisible Ping and Absence and Presence Stage..........................................................................43 REVIEW: Our Town Events .......................................................................45 PREVIEW: Anba Dlo Halloween Festival Puzzles ....................................................................54

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The New Orleans Film Festival screens movies and hosts filmmakers.

By Will Coviello

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Wed. Oct. 14 | Early Tony Joe White hits “Polk Salad Annie” and “Rainy Night in Georgia” are often associated with famous covers of them, by Elvis Presley and Brooke Benton, respectively. But it’s not hard to find the tunes in White’s gruff baritone on the nearly 40 albums he’s released, including live concert recordings. Seth Walker opens at 8 p.m.

Battles

Thu. Oct. 15 | On albums that come around as often as leap years, future-proof instrumentalists Battles evoke both a ghost in the machine and an android’s beating heart. La Di Da Di (Warp) is the band’s latest. At 9 p.m. at Republic.

Ignition Festival

Thu.-Sun. Oct. 15-18 | A benefit for the Intergalatic Krewe of Chewbacchus, the Burning Man-like participatory art and camping festival features art installations, themed displays and activities, DJs and live music, burning effigies and more. Single day and weekend passes available. At FilmWorks New Orleans.

Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival

Fri.-Sun. Oct. 16-18 | The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation’s annual free festival features many styles of barbecue and music

by The Funky Meters, Little Freddie King, Marcia Ball, an Excello Records showcase featuring Lazy Lester, Carol Fran and Classie Ballou, and more. At Lafayette Square.

Mac DeMarco

Sat. Oct. 17 | It’s not that Mac DeMarco isn’t trying; it’s that he doesn’t much have to. On albums that flow like soft-pop streams of consciousness — his second LP was titled II; his new one is Another One (Captured Tracks) — the new King of Queens again taps a spigot that can’t be turned off. Alex Calder and Walter TV open at 9 p.m. at the Civic Theatre.

Tav Falco’s Panther Burns

Sat. Oct. 17 | The late Alex Chilton is among the dozens of band members that graced the self-described “art damage” punk and blues performance art of Memphis rock ’n’ roller Tav Falco and his Panther Burns — which now includes Minutemen bassist and bandleader Mike Watt. The band’s latest is the rock ’n’ roll variety show Command Performance (Twenty Stone Blatt Records). 10 p.m. at One Eyed Jacks.

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he New Orleans Film Festival presents major studio releases and jury-selected features, documentaries and short films. This year, in addition to awards for films in competitive sections, the festival will announce the winner of its first Create Louisiana grant.

The $50,000 award, supported by the festival, Deep South Studios and the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities, will enable a local filmmaker to make a short movie.

“It’s a chance to invest in taking a filmmaker’s career to the next level,” says New Orleans Film Society Executive Director Jolene Pinder.

The film festival increasingly is bridging the divide between independent filmmakers and studio executives and Nick Hornby’s Brooklyn is the New Orleans resources. In recent years, Guardians of Film Festival’s closing night movie. the Flame Big Chief Brian Harrison Nelson, © 2 015 FOX S E A R C HL I G H T who made the film Keeper of the Flame, was able to get a development grant to make a full-length movie about Mardi in Louisiana is Crisis is Our Brand, starring Sandra Bullock and Gras Indian culture, Pinder says. A narrative film in this year’s Billy Bob Thornton as rival campaign managers hired to work in a slate, Krisha, is a full-length version of a short film screened in the 2014 festival. Festival staff also have organized filmmaker Bolivian election. Post-production work for Charlie Kaufman (Being events including a financing summit with industry executives, a John Malkovich, Adaptation) and Duke Johnson’s Anomalisa was mentorship program for minority filmmakers and other networkdone in Baton Rouge. The whimsical stop-motion animation film ing and development opportunities. follows a customer service guru who falls For film enthusiasts, the festival for a fellow hotel guest while attending a Oct. 14-22 has plenty to offer. Roughly 190 films trade convention. screen at venues across New Orleans New Orleans Film Festival The festival presents narrative and and at Chalmette Movies. There also are documentary works by local filmmakers, www.neworleansfilmfestival.org after-parties; following the screening and there are slates of films about music of Kahlil Joseph’s The Reflektor Tapes, about the band Arcade Fire, lead vocalist and LGBT subjects. The festival created Win Butler will DJ at a festival party Saturday night at New Cine Cubano, a selection of films about Cuba, after many of the Orleans Event & Film Studios. films were submitted independently via the open-submission Festival highlights include opening night at the Orpheum process, says programming director Clint Bowie. There also are Theatre, featuring Robert Budreau’s Born to be Blue. Ethan feature-length documentaries, including Alex Gibney’s profile of Hawke stars as trumpeter Chet Baker, struggling to shake Apple founder Steve Jobs and Douglas Tirola’s look at The National addiction and regain his place at the top of the jazz world late in Lampoon (see page 37 for reviews). his career. The closing night (Oct. 22) film is Brooklyn, writer Nick For a full schedule and details and information about panel Hornby’s (High Fidelity, About a Boy) story of a young Irish immidiscussions and new media workshops in the festival’s Cinema grant in 1950s New York City. Other major releases include I Saw Reset program, visit www.neworleansfilmfestival.org. the Light, a Hank Williams biopic filmed in Shreveport. Also shot

Tony Joe White

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S C U T T L EB U T T 9 C ’ ES T W H AT ? 9 B O U Q U E T S & B RI C K S 11 C O M M EN TA RY 12 C L A N C Y D U B O S 13 B L A K E P O N TC H A RT R A IN 1 4

knowledge is power New Orleans’ week in Twitter

The sound ordinance is back

Robert Mann @RTMannJr

Another Louisiana governor debate without a single question about dealing with poverty. That’s a travesty.

City officials are making the rounds in the French Quarter and Faubourg Marigny on an “education” campaign, offering free earplugs and taking decibel measurements.

Dominic Massa @DMassaWWL

.@Emeril on the death of Paul Prudhomme: “We have lost an amazing soul and incredible chef. My heart goes out to Paul’s family.

Karen DaltonBeninato @kbeninato

Sad news, New Orleans drumming genius Smokey Johnson passed today. He helped invent the second line beat, but was always humble & hilarious.

By Andy Grimm

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The attempt to educate — or at least quantify — sound levels in a city synonymous with the joyous noise of live music comes about 18 months after a failed attempt to update the city’s 60-year-old noise ordinance.

A public health campaign centered on noise pollution in any other city might not invite cynicism. There’s a growing body of research showing that chronic exposure to loud noise leads to many health problems, and few people would say they enjoy the noise from a nearby airport or train tracks. In New Orleans, around 11 million tourists visit the city each year to listen to the “noise” that generates most of the city’s complaints about excessive sound.

Sound Check inspectors Tremayne Mackey (left), Andrew Yaspan and Sarah Babcock on Frenchmen Street with a decibel reader. The New Orleans Health Department has begun an informational campaign about the dangers of loud noise, but City Public Health Director Charlotte Parent says data collected by Sound Check inspectors will not be used to levy fines or write tickets.

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Sound Check likely marks a restart of a debate over the volume in the downtown entertainment districts. After two years of research, committee meetings and fractious debate on the floor of the New Orleans City Council, that effort to set new sound regulations ended with failed votes in January on a citywide ordinance, and in April, when rules tailored for the city’s entertainment district went down as the council deadlocked.

The city remains in an untenable position. The ordinance on the books is in parts enforceable, and in total, nearly impossible to enforce. Investigating and enforcing noise complaints falls to the understaffed New Orleans Police Department (NOPD), which is not known for its swift response to armed robberies, and officers don’t exactly speed to the scene of a noisy nightclub. That means people cited for noise violations aren’t the loudest; they’re the ones who get complained about the most, or who happen to be loud on a night when NOPD has an officer available.

Another wrinkle: In 2014, the City Council deadlocked over an amendment to a noise ordinance draft that lifted a street musician curfew, which the City Attorney’s office and council members argued is unconstitutional and unenforceable. As written on the books, it only applies to noise from street musicians and not other sources. Last year, City Attorney Sharonda Williams said the city won’t enforce the curfew, but that noise made by musicians and others must meet agreeable sound levels, though those levels now are up for debate.

With enforcement of noise laws almost nonexistent, frustrated residents turn to civil lawsuits to lower the volume — often backed by the law firm of multimillionaire class-action attorney Stuart Smith, one of the city’s most persistent foes of blaring music.

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My thoughts & prayers are w/ Chef Paul Prudhomme and his family. K-Paul was an internationally-renowned chef and #NOLA legend. #nolalove

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N.O. COMMENT What you had to say on BestofNewOrleans.com this week

Chef Paul Prudhomme, who put Louisiana cooking on the international map in the 1980s, died last week at 75 (see p. 23).

Some of your Facebook reactions:

‘I’m really so sorry to hear this. Used to work next door to him, and he was always charming and lovely. RIP” — Jeanette Kelly “He really did put Louisiana food on the map. God Bless him.”

— Leisa K. Farrow

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ity health inspectors hit the streets of the French Quarter and Faubourg Marigny last month, kicking off a public health campaign dubbed Sound Check. Its stated goal is to educate musicians, bar owners — and revelers drawn to New Orleans’ anarchic soundscape — about the dangers of high-decibel sound.

There’s a lot of work to do.

On a recent Tuesday, a fresh-faced young man in a New Orleans Health Department polo shirt made his rounds on an outreach tour of the downriver end of Decatur Street. Along the way, he spent a few minutes chatting amiably with a 50-something saxophonist as a jazz quintet set up in The Market Cafe.

The saxophonist declined to take a proffered pair of earplugs. “The best earplugs for a musician? Cigarette butts. You break off the filters from a cigarette and put ’em in your ears,” he informed the inspector, who jotted down notes.

After about 10 minutes of civil conversation — including about 30 seconds during which the inspector held out a Sound Check information card that the musician pointedly made no effort to take — the Sound Check crew moved down Decatur Street.

After the inspectors left, it was clear — despite the genial chat — the musician (who declined to give his name, saying he didn’t want any trouble from the city) was not convinced of the sincerity of the city’s concern that sound was putting him at risk of hearing loss and hypertension.

“Yeah, my ears are hurtin’,” he rasped, pulling a mouthpiece from a purple Crown Royal bag. “From listening to all this bullshit.

“The city needs to quit worrying about my ears, and start worrying about my wallet.”

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City Public Health Director Charlotte Parent said her office is working on the issue that underlies the fractious debate over noise regulations, without any “predetermined outcome” in mind. Sound Check crews will chat up musicians and pass out information, and while they will sometimes be taking sound readings, the data won’t be used for issuing tickets.

The health department made a similar outreach push ahead of enforcing a ban on indoor smoking, and, Parent said, the city has yet to issue a citation to any business for violating the ban.

“Sound has always been a public health issue, whether or not it’s been a part of the argument around the sound ordinance,” Parent said in a recent interview.

“We have no agenda in terms of what a new ordinance ... looks like or whether it moves forward.”

Scott Hutcheson, cultural economy advisor to Mayor Mitch Landrieu, said the status quo can’t hold.

“If you leave things as they are, you create a pot that could start boiling,” Hutcheson said. “You get a situation where people say, ‘If no one else is going to help, we’re going to [file a lawsuit].’

We want it to be the case that you don’t have to look for help, because things are better.”

New Orleans City Councilwoman Nadine Ramsey, whose District C comprises the entertainment districts of the French Quarter and Frenchmen Street that produce the bulk of the city’s noise complaints, introduced a new version of the sound ordinance this spring but says she hasn’t consulted the city administration about the ordinance.

“The last time was so controversial, I’ve asked the parties to narrow down any issues and bring that to me and start working toward moving the legislation,” Ramsey said. “I don’t want it to be where we start out everyone is at a point of disagreement.”

The same day the inspectors approached The Market Cafe quintet, they ran into club owner Jude Marullo outside Balcony Music Club (BMC) at the corner of Decatur Street and Esplanade Avenue.

The club, Marullo told inspectors, already was outfitted with decibel meters, staff and musicians were offered earplugs and the walls of the club were stuffed with sound-baffling material.

Marullo declined to disclose his opinion on sound regulations, but by way of explaining the attention to acoustic details at BMC, he suggested a review of a lawsuit filed against another one of his clubs, Funky 544.

Funky 544 was the subject of a lawsuit seeking $32 million by a pair of Toulouse Street neighbors — represented by Smith’s SmithStag law firm.

The renovations and costs of defending the lawsuit were steep, but the sound-dampening efforts at the club

likely were the reason the jury verdict was in favor of the club, said Marullo’s lawyer, David Halperin.

A judgment that size would have put Marullo and his partners out of business and raised insurance costs for club owners across the city, Halperin said. An informational campaign by the city and an ordinance that could tamp down some of the angst from residents could have benefits. (Smith could not be reached for comment.)

Ethan Ellestad, director of the Music and Culture Coalition of New Orleans, which led a brass band into the City Council chamber during discussion of the noise ordinance last January, was skeptical.

“Singling out music as a health hazard is not going to solve the problems that exist,” Ellestad said. “Public health could be a red herring; it’s a way to control music and cultural products without helping anyone in the music and cultural community.”

A growing body of research has found that prolonged exposure to loud noise — particularly when it disrupts sleep — can lead to health problems ranging from high blood pressure to depression, said Richard Neitzel, a public health specialist at the University of Michigan. Neitzel has collaborated on research with Monica Hammer, a public health researcher who is consulting with the Health Department on Sound Check.

“Once you get to a certain level [of sound], it doesn’t seem to matter if it’s a jetliner taking off or loud music,” said Neitzel, who said he was not aware that his colleague, Hammer, was consulting with New Orleans officials.

Sound levels on Bourbon Street, particularly inside bars, consistently register above 100 decibels. On a recent tour of Frenchmen Street — on a fairly quiet period between 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. on a Thursday — the Sound Check crew saw only one reading above 80 decibels, registered while the inspector was standing behind the Young Fellaz Brass Band on the corner of Chartres Street during a typically raucous rendition of “Do Watcha Wanna.”

The Young Fellaz illustrate the difficulty in balancing quality of life with quality of culture: similar street corner bands have been the training ground for musicians throughout decades, from Louis Armstrong to Trombone Shorty. According to one 8th District quality of life officer, the Young Fellaz are the target of most of the noise complaints coming from residents near Frenchmen Street.

After the Sound Check crew left, the older of the Young Fellaz advised younger members of a few well-known truths: Noise violations are seldom handed out and will land you in front of a criminal court judge, who more than likely will dismiss the charge.

“This is New Orleans,” hooted a trombonist. “There is no noise ordinance.”

NEWS VIEWS SCUTTLEBUTT Quote of the week

Jindalus Maximus edition

“One of the themes of the 2016 Republican presidential primary race has been the comical superfluousness of Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal, whose campaign appears to consist entirely of sending out badly punctuated, nonsensical press releases and tweets.

Today we may have reached maximum Jindal.” — Slate.com, in a story titled “Bobby Jindal Proudly Announces Meteoric Rise to Tie for Fifth Place in Iowa Poll.” Jindal’s campaign had him with 6 percent of the vote, but Slate pointed out that RealClearPolitics. com, which averages several national polls, had the governor at 4 percent.

Also: “The poll’s margin of error was 4.7 percent.”

Bike lane program on autopilot Councilwoman calls for enforcement

REAL ID, real headache

Louisiana pols ask for more time

The prospect of Louisianans having to produce a passport to get on a domestic flight or enter a federal building made news again last week when U.S. Sen. David Vitter and U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy, along with four of the state’s six U.S. representatives, sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) asking for more time to comply with the federal REAL ID Act. Real ID, which was passed by Congress 10 years ago and signed into law by then-President George W. Bush, calls for state identification papers, such as drivers’ licenses, to include new security paper and be part of a federal database.

Such new IDs will be required to board commercial airlines.

The Louisiana Legislature rejected the mandated change in 2008 but later passed compromise legislation that would allow state residents to choose either a Real ID or traditional driver’s license. Gov. Bobby Jindal vetoed the measure in 2014, saying it amounted to “unnecessary federal oversight.”

“Louisiana is taking all the necessary steps to comply with new Real ID standards,” wrote U.S. Rep. Charles Boustany, PAGE 11

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Vote on “C’est What?” at www.bestofneworleans.com City Councilwoman LaToya Cantrell says “There is not a single time or place” that is safe in New Orleans now, but statistics show crime is down and the murder rate has been halved since 2006.

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THIS WEEK’S QUESTION:

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Baronne Street in the Central Business District — a prime feeder to the Interstate 10 onramps — often is choked with cars and trucks during peak traffic hours. In 2014, the city of New Orleans took away one lane of traffic and replaced it with a dedicated, striped bike lane between Canal Street and I-10 as part of a six-month pilot project. The lane, however, frequently is used by cars, taxis, city buses and other vehicles, and enforcement has been lax.

A Gambit cover story in May, when the pilot program was to begin wrapping up, found dozens of lane violations. At the time, the New Orleans Police Department promised officers would receive more bicycle and pedestrian safety enforcement training.

But nearly five months after the end of the pilot program (nearly as long as the pilot program’s intended timeline), the New Orleans City Council says the lane remains an unenforced problem.

Department of Public Works (DPW) Director Mark Jernigan told the council’s Special Public Works, Sanitation and Environmental Committee on Oct. 6 that the “pilot program” likely will last through the year.

“It’s becoming a huge, huge problem,” said District B City Councilwoman LaToya Cantrell. “The amount of violations, from my perspective, it seems to be getting worse. … You can’t determine if the pilot is working without enforcement.”

Jernigan said DPW will continue public education efforts to help “people understand what they’re looking at.”

DPW also is working on a traffic study, separate from the Baronne pilot program, which will examine traffic flow in the French Quarter and CBD. That study may make recommendations for more bike lanes. — ALEX WOODWARD

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BOUQUETS + brickbats ™ heroes + zeroes Peggy Andry and Lester Sack,

ages 69 and 79, placed fifth and second in the Althea Gibson Cup and the Bitsy Grant Cup, respectively, at the International Tennis Federation’s SuperSeniors World Team Championships held in Croatia in September. The athletes are New Orleans residents and members of the New Orleans Lawn Tennis Club.

Patrick Armstrong

recently was awarded the 2015 Cox Conserves Heroes Award for Louisiana.

The award from Cox Communications and the Trust for Public Land recognizes volunteers working to preserve and enhance the outdoors.

Armstrong is a member of NOLA Trash Mob, which organizes litter cleanups throughout New Orleans. Cox donated $10,000 to the nonprofit of Armstrong’s choice — the Friends of the Lafitte Corridor — in connection with the award.

The NOLA Project

was awarded a $10,000 2015 National Theatre Company grant from the American Theatre Wing.

The theater company was among 10 companies nationwide to receive the award, which supports emerging theater groups.

The American Theatre Wing also produces the annual Tony Awards and presents theater education programs.

Gov. Bobby Jindal,

in the wake of the Oct. 1 shootings that left nine people dead at a community college in Oregon, placed the blame on the shooter’s father — as well as TV, video games and pop culture — without mentioning a lack of mental health services or education challenges. “He’s the problem here,” Jindal wrote in a statement on his website Oct. 6. “He brags that he has never held a gun in his life and that he had no idea that his son had any guns. Why didn’t he know? Because he failed to raise his son. He should be ashamed of himself, and he owes us all an apology.”

Actually, Jindal owes us all an apology for trying to score cheap political points in the wake of a tragedy.

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Buddy Caldwell said the payout will help the state “move forward to begin rebuilding our coast and repairing the damage caused by this spill rather than dealing with the uncertainty and delays of trial and appeals.”

The agreement includes $5.5 billion in federal Clean Water Act fines, with Another day, another debate interest, which will be distributed via the recently passed RESTORE Act. More than Vitter skips Baton Rouge debate After WDSU-TV received fierce blowback $8 billion will go toward natural resource damages and coastal restoration in Gulf for the questions posed during its Oct. 1 gubernatorial debate, moderators at an Oct. states, and millions of dollars will go toward the state and federal costs of dam7 debate in Baton Rouge made sure the age assessments and other expenses. candidates stuck to fiscal matters. Many felt WDSU’s questions focused too much on The agreement and restoration plan are social issues and not enough on the budget open to public comment at www.justice. gov/enrd/deepwater-horizon and www. and taxes. gulfspillrestoration.noaa.gov, respectively.

At last week’s debate, Public Service — ALEX WOODWARD Commissioner Scott Angelle, state Rep. John Bel Edwards and Lt. Gov. Jay Scuttlebits Dardenne largely talked policy. U.S. Sen. All the news that doesn’t fit David Vitter was absent; Vitter’s staff said he was working in Washington, D.C. • Gov. Bobby Jindal showed up, in (Dardenne called him “the elephant who a way, on the season opener of Saturwasn’t in the room.”) day Night Live. In a parody commercial, Last week’s debate was hosted by Baton various presidential candidates (played Rouge’s WVLA-TV and KTAL-TV in Shreveport by cast members) testified that the drug and broadcast around the state. The only Abilify disabused them of the ridiculous non-wonky part of the evening came when notion they could be elected president.

WVLA’s Fred Hickman, in what he called The kicker was an image of Jindal’s face a “getting to know you” segment, asked as an announcer said, “Ask your doctor the candidates how they proposed to their about Abilify, Bobby Jindal” … wives and what was their most difficult • State Sen. J.P. Morrell, D-New Orlemoment as a parent — both questions ans, leads a newly created Task Force on Vitter probably was happy to have missed. Higher Education Disciplinary Process for Louisiana Public Broadcasting will host Sexual Assault on Campus when it holds a debate Oct. 14. Vitter spokesman Luke its first meeting at 10:30 a.m. Thursday Bolar confirmed the senator will appear in Baton Rouge. The group was formed at the American Federation for Children under Morrell’s 2015 legislation addressGubernatorial Debate in New Orleans Oct. ing sexual assault on college campuses, 12, as well as a debate at Louisiana Tech and its first meeting will examine what University in Ruston Oct. 15. The Ruston the group’s goals will be in the upcoming debate will be televised. legislative session. …

— KEVIN ALLMAN • That didn’t take long: After NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune fired music writer BP’s $20B consent decree Alison Fensterstock and reassigned longtime music writer Keith Spera to AG says oil company gets general reporting last month, Spera what it deserves Petroleum giant BP — which put millions left the paper — leaving a leading paper in one of America’s great music cities of gallons of crude into the Gulf of Mexico without a full-time music writer. Last and onto the shorelines of Gulf states week both joined The New Orleans when the Deepwater Horizon oil rig blew Advocate, Spera as a full-time music in 2010, killing 11 people — is “receiving the writer and Fensterstock as a music punishment it deserves,” according to contributor. The Advocate also picked up U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch. In announcing a historic $20 billion settlement T-P discards Karen Taylor Gist, who will with BP on Oct. 6, Lynch laid out the terms become community news editor, and Dan of the largest environmental settlement in Swenson, who will become graphics editor. … — KEVIN ALLMAN U.S. history.

BP has agreed to send $6.8 billion to Louisiana, not counting the $2 billion the Scuttlebits state received from the company in the In last week’s story about the Oct. 1 disaster’s aftermath. BP’s maximum penal- gubernatorial debate at WDSU-TV, we misties potentially would have resulted in more stated the amount of time devoted to the than $13 billion in fines, but the feds agreed opening question (which encompassed to settle to avoid more time in court and Kentucky clerk Kim Davis, same-sex less time on recovery. marriage and religious freedom laws).

In a statement following Lynch’s anThat back-and-forth lasted only 8 minutes. nouncement, Louisiana Attorney General Gambit regrets the error. “but law enforcement officials in the state say we need a little more time.”

The deadline for compliance was Oct. 10, and DHS — while not issuing a firm date — has said it expects to enforce Real ID provisions sometime in 2016.

— KEVIN ALLMAN

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COMMENTARY

thinking out loud

Gambit Ballot Early voting continues through Saturday, Oct. 17.

Election Day is Saturday, Oct. 24 You can bring this ballot with you to vote.

Governor Jay Dardenne Lt. Governor John Young

Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon

Attorney General Buddy Caldwell

Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain

Secretary of State Tom Schedler

BESE District 1 Jim Garvey

State Treasurer John Kennedy

BESE District 2 Kira Orange Jones

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Senate District 4 Wesley Bishop

House District 87 Ebony Woodruff

Senate District 7 Jeff Arnold

House District 94 Stephanie Hilferty

Senate District 9 Conrad Appel

House District 97 Joseph Bouie

House District 83 Robert Billiot

House District 102 Lourdes Moran

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STATE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS Amendment 1 Budget and Transportation Stabilization Trust YES

Sheriff Newell Normand Jefferson Parish President Mike Yenni Jefferson Council At-Large “A” Chris Roberts Jefferson Council Dist. 1 Ricky Templet Jefferson Council Dist. 2 Paul Johnston

Amendment 2 State Infrastructure Bank YES Amendment 3 Legislative Fiscal Sessions YES Amendment 4 Ad Valorem Tax on Public Properties NO

Jefferson Council Dist. 5 Jennifer Van Vrancken

French Quarter Sales Tax YES

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Blueprint for Louisiana’s future

of the candidates, and they don’t pull punches. For example, in the area of health care financing, Blueprint flat-out says Louisiana needs to expand Medicaid coverage. Yes, it’s Obamacare, but it’s also $7 billion in federal dollars (over time) to offer health insurance coverage to Louisiana people who already are working. It’s worth noting that Blueprint’s leaders are mostly business people — conservatives — not bleedingheart liberals, academics or (dare I whisper) Democrats.

For some reason, anti-Obamacare ideologues (particularly Bobby Jindal) put forth the idea that expanding Medicaid would put more loafers on the public dole. That is more than a lie; it is a cruel hoax that demonizes the poor, blaming them for a fate that most of them were born into. The truth is this: Expanding Medicaid would actually encourage people to work because it would offer them a chance to get health insurance without penalizing them for earning slightly more than poverty-level wages.

Blueprint accurately notes that there are moral as well as financial reasons for supporting this position.

Try getting a “conservative” candidate for governor or the Legislature to admit that.

In the other three main areas of focus, Blueprint proposes sensible, structural reforms that others have pushed in recent years: protecting the Transportation Trust Fund against budget raids and increasing annual investments in the fund; preserving higher admission standards at public universities and reforming TOPS to make it sustainable; and building “honest” state budgets while raising recurring revenue and streamlining Louisiana’s tax code.

There’s much more at Blueprint’s website. Let’s hope it starts more than just a conversation.

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n politics, the biggest sin isn’t lying — it’s telling too much of the truth, especially at election time.

That’s why candidates for governor offer mostly general ideas about how to deal with Louisiana’s daunting fiscal challenges. They’re afraid if they offer too much honesty and/or too many specifics it will cost them the election.

They’re right.

Don’t blame the candidates. They do what they do because voters demand it. To paraphrase Jack Nicholson’s famous rant, the vast majority of voters can’t handle the truth. Or, as French philosopher Joseph de Maistre observed, “In a democracy people get the leaders they deserve.”

If you want hard truths about Louisiana’s future, as well as some specific proposals for dealing with our state’s challenges, check out an outfit called Blueprint Louisiana (www.blueprintlouisiana.org), a nonpartisan group of community and business leaders that was founded in 2006.

I’m not necessarily endorsing all of Blueprint’s ideas, but I do think the organization’s observations and suggestions are a good place to start an honest conversation about Louisiana’s future.

Some of Blueprint’s earlier proposals were adopted by Gov. Bobby Jindal and state lawmakers after the group issued its first report in 2007. Others were watered down (“ethics reform,” e.g.), while still others were ignored.

Blueprint followed up in 2011, but by then Jindal was already looking to get out of Louisiana.

Blueprint is back this year with recommendations in four major problem areas: transportation (particularly the role that infrastructure plays in economic growth), higher education, health care financing and Louisiana’s structural deficit.

Blueprint’s recommendations go farther into the policy weeds than any

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BLAKE PONTCHARTRAIN™ Questions for Blake: askblake@gambitweekly.com

Hey Blake,

What’s up with the old gray school building on South Carrollton between Hampson and Maple streets? I live in the Riverbend, I have never seen any action at this building. Is it abandoned? Is it privately owned?

Nicole

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That grand structure in the 700 block of South Carrollton Avenue is the old Carrollton Courthouse, which also was home to several schools. The building recently has received attention from those determined to preserve it. In June, the National Trust for Historic Preservation placed the building on its list of America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places.

Built in 1855, the Carrollton Courthouse originally served as the seat of government for Jefferson Parish when that area, known as the City of Carrollton, was part of neighboring Jefferson. The Greek Revival-style building was designed by noted architect Henry Howard. It remained the center of government for Carrollton until 1874, when Carrollton was annexed by New Orleans.

When it no longer was used as a courthouse or government center, the building became a school. It was McDonogh 23 until 1950. After the community and preservationists successfully blocked an attempt to demolish the building, it became Benjamin Franklin High School in 1957.

In 1990, Franklin relocated to its current campus on the lakefront and other schools used the Carrollton building, most recently Lusher and Audubon Charter School.

The building, owned by the Orleans Parish School Board, has been vacant since 2013. The board has considered selling the

The Louisiana Landmarks Society is holding a petition drive to save the old Carrollton Courthouse, which is on the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s list of the country’s 11 most endangered historic places.

P H O T O B Y K A N D A C E P O W ER G R AV E S

property, which means the building could be demolished. Last month, the Tulane and Louisiana State University architecture schools announced a team of students and professors will study potential uses or redevelopment ideas for the property.

The Louisiana Landmarks Society has launched a petition drive to help save the building. Learn more at www.louisianalandmarks.org.

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his week marks the 125th anniversary of the start of a notorious chapter in New Orleans history. On Oct. 15, 1890, Chief of Police David Hennessy was gunned down as he walked to his house on Girod Street. As Hennessy lay dying in the street, a fellow officer reportedly asked who shot him. The chief allegedly responded, “Dagos,” an ethnic slur for Italians. Hennessy died 10 hours later and his alleged words to that officer ignited a period of lawlessness unlike any the city had seen.

Police rounded up dozens of Italians, and prosecutors later indicted 19 men.

Hennessy reportedly had stepped into a dispute between rival groups of Italian immigrants, and some people believe that led to his murder.

Subsequent trials in 1891 ended with hung juries and acquittals and gave rise to the phrase with which the defendants were taunted, in fake Italian accents: “Who killa da chief?” On March 14, 1891, after a rally at the Henry Clay statue on Canal Street, a mob of New Orleanians stormed the parish prison, fatally shooting and hanging 11 Italian men. The headline in The New York Times read “Chief Hennessy Avenged…Italian Murderers Shot Down.”

The vigilante violence, prompted by fears of the Mafia and supported by Mayor Joseph Shakspeare, touched off a diplomatic crisis between the U.S. and Italy. No one ever was jailed for the lynchings of the Italians, and the effect on Italian-American relations in the city was felt for decades.

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the highest level in the hyper-competitive NBA Western Conference? Can a ragtag group of injury-prone journeymen battle it out over a grueling 82-game season, fighting through long stretches and disappointments and huge momentum swings from late autumn all the way through June?

Let’s look at some of the major differences and similarities of the team as the 2015-16 season begins.

Anthony Davis FEAR THE BROW Anthony Davis is the Pelicans franchise, an incredible once-in-a-generation talent, and the front office has done everything it can to build a team and system around him. Coaches and trainers are hired and fired based on where Davis is in his development. Players are picked up and waived based on how they fit into the progression of Davis’ game. Tickets and banners and bobbleheads and jerseys are printed, hung, bobbled and sold against Davis’ acrobatics, jump shots, dunks and blocks.

And for good reason.

Last season Davis racked up an impressive string of statistical accomplishments. The eighth in overall scoring with 1,656 points. The No. 1 overall shot blocker, with 200 balls swatted away.

The seventh overall in free throws made (371). The fourth overall in total buckets made (642), and seventh overall in field goal percentage (the number of non-free throw shots sunk, over the number of attempts). Davis recorded a double double (double digits in two offensive categories, like points and rebounds) in 42 out of the 68 games he played.

Those numbers shot through the stratosphere during the playoffs. In last season’s four-game first-round series against the Warriors, which possessed the league’s best defense, Davis notched 31.5 points, 11 rebounds, two assists and three blocks per game.

He made 89 percent of his free throws.

Eric Gordon says fans can expect more fast-paced play this year.

“He’s the best prospect since LeBron James came into the NBA, and this is going to be his fourth year and he’s poised to make a sort of a bigger leap, have another breakout season, and be in the MVP conversation the entire year,” says Jake Madison, a writer with the ESPN-affiliated Pelicans blog BourbonStreetShots.com.

“Just going to watch a player this special and this transcendent, you can see it.”

During the offseason, the team signed Davis to the longest-term contract it could, at the maximum amount of money they could pay him: about $145 million over five years (the full value of the contract, based on a salary cap tied to television contracts, won’t be known until next year).

Barring a trade, that means Davis will be in New Orleans for at least four years, and he has the option to stay for the fifth year or become a free agent.

“In the NBA, you give these guys these deals when they’re this good, without question,” Madison says.

During the offseason, Davis worked with trainer Jason Sumerlin to add even more muscle, weighing in now at 253 pounds (and just 10 percent body fat). That bulking up is the result of a deliberate multi-year plan by the Pelicans to develop Davis’ body slowly along with his on-court skill set.

Davis also has been working on his long ball, practicing 3-point shots over and over again. Though he’s already very successful at long jump shots, Davis has made only three total 3-pointers in his three years in the league; expect that to change dramatically.

The excitement over — and expectations for — Davis reverberate far beyond New Orleans. The Pelicans will play the Warriors on opening night on TNT and will be featured on many more nationally televised games this year.

THE ODDS?

BY CHRIS TREW

hile the NBA has some of the most recognizable athletes on the planet, the closest New Orleans has gotten to a global on-the-court guru is Chris Paul. True, CP3 netted a handful of notable pop culture appearances, but that’s nothing like what Anthony Davis can accomplish. After the big man’s recent commercials and the team’s upcoming national TV schedule, we can expect more big-time appearances for No. 23. Let’s visit the odds.

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3:1

75:1

Ronnie Smoothie King Lamarque will implement will write a a “unibrow” poem about boost option, Anthony Davis containing cacao and cinnamon Anthony Davis will open a sandwich shop Anthony Davis better than will be the Jimmy John’s celebrity guest wrestler at Wrestlemania 32 in Dallas, Anthony competing in Davis will a street fight host Saturday against Dallas Night Live Mavericks owner Mark Cuban Anthony Davis (as The Special Man) will take Drew Anthony Davis Brees’ place for will be a guest the pre-game business mogul on Shark Tank huddle

25:1

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Alvin Gentry

125:1

POSITIVITY AND SPEED New head coach Gentry, fresh off a championship win as an assistant with the Warriors, is poised to become a transformational figure for the New Orleans franchise, as he also has been with the Los Angeles Clippers and the Phoenix Suns.

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— Chris Trew hosts “Trew 2 the Game,” a weekly podcast about New Orleans sports.

Visit www.trew2thegame.com or follow him on Twitter at @Trew2TheGame.

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ey, A.D., we’re coming right back here.”

Alvin Gentry, then an assistant coach to the Golden State Warriors, was celebrating with his team in the locker room, besieged by well-wishers and television cameras. The Warriors had just won the 2015 NBA Finals, cruising through the regular season and the playoffs with a fast-paced, run-and-gun offense and a deluge of perimeter threes.

Some say it was Gentry who got the Warriors there. The trophy was being pressed into his chest by Steve Kerr, Golden State’s head coach. But Gentry stopped to speak to Anthony Davis. He already had eyes on the future.

Hired by the New Orleans Pelicans in May to replace former head coach Monty Williams, Gentry is the key to New Orleans’ basketball future, the next logical evolution in a system designed to cultivate and grow along with Davis — an incredible basketball talent who, at 22 years old, has just begun to come into his own.

The Pelicans have doubled down on the on-court talent to surround and support A.D.; have retooled the coaching staff to create plays for the other shooters on the squad; are reconceptualizing and simplifying their defense; and are building plays to players’ strengths, rather than trying to force them into an uncomfortably slow system.

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I F A . D. W I N S M V P, I ’ L L . . .

Anthony Davis was a dark horse MVP candidate last season. This year, he’ll be anything but. With Coach Alvin Gentry’s offensive mind, expect our centerpiece to dominate the stat sheet. The first NBA MVP was won by New Orleans native and Pelicans season ticket holder Bob Pettit. How will the city celebrate if this year’s MVP is another one of our own? We asked some notable New Orleanians. — CHRIS TREW

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Gentry is a turnaround specialist, moving into transitional teams and recalibrating them. He’s a proponent of a fast-moving, run-and-gun style of play that rewards fans with showy buckets in transition, lots of alleyoops and dunking, plenty of points, and a feel-good sensibility — in direct contrast with former head coach Monty Williams, who was let go last season after being swept in the first round of the playoffs by Gentry and the Warriors.

Williams’ methodical and defense-focused (some might say plodding) plays didn’t fit the high-scoring quick-tempo style of the roster pieces General Manager Dell Demps had been building around Davis.

“It’s really going to

be fast-paced and a fun style of play,” guard Eric Gordon told Jim Eichenhofer, a Pelicans public relations rep. “I think it’s going to be fun for everybody, from players to coaches to fans.”

Fun is the key element here. In contrast to the serious Williams, Gentry is known for his enthusiastic, bright personality, his joking demeanor and positive attitude with players and the media.

“You bring Alvin Gentry as the new coach, but you keep the same team that went to the playoffs last year, I think it’s pretty smart,” says center Alexis Ajinca, who was re-signed by the Pelicans in July to a four-year, $20 million deal.

“You have a chemistry here.”

Center Kendrick Perkins has appeared in 143 playoff games.

Darren Erman THINKING MAN’S BALLER On the other side of the ball, the Pelicans have brought in Darren Erman to turn around the defense. Like Gentry, Erman is known for his up-tempo sensibility and style.

“I think that the new system will enable guys to play a little faster. A little more ball movement,” Demps says.

Unlike former coach Williams — who prided himself on being a defense-first coach, but who couldn’t coax good defensive performances from his players — Erman is known as one of the brightest defensive minds in the league, garnering respect from coaches and players for his work ethic and dedication to the minutiae of the game.

Erman comes to the Pelicans with baggage — he was fired from Golden State last year for secretly taping coaches’ meetings, amid internal strife among coaches, players and the team’s front office. He was picked up quickly by the Boston Celtics to work under Doc Rivers as the Celtics’ director of NBA scouting, then promoted to assistant coach.

With Erman on board, Boston improved defensively, upping the pace of its game from 15th in the league in 2013-14 to fifth in the league last season — exactly the type of improvement the Pelicans hope to emulate. (During the same period, the Pels dropped from 22nd to 27th in pace.)

“He’s always energized. Like, at 7 in the morning he’s like, ‘Greatness doesn’t sleep.’

And I’m like, ‘Erman, man, I’m going to sleep,’” Davis says. “But he’s just bringing that energy. When you bring that much energy as a coach, especially on defense, it makes the people around you, the other players, want to play defense.”

The Pelicans re-signed or retained nearly every player who finished last season, including centers Omer Asik and Ajinca, Gordon, Norris Cole and Jrue Holiday, and forwards Dante Cunningham, Quincy Pondexter and Ryan Anderson.

“It’s going to be a lot of fun,” Davis says.

“It makes it a whole lot easier than having new guys in and trying to figure out how this guy plays.”

For the first time in many years, the Pelicans are mostly healthy. Anderson has rehabbed from serious neck and knee injuries and shed 20 pounds during the offseason. Gordon came through lingering knee and ankle problems only to suffer a major shoulder injury last year — but he chose rehab rather than surgery, and ended last season playing some of the best basketball of his career.

Starting small forward Pondexter still is recovering from a surgery on his left knee.

Pondexter played through excruciating pain last season to help drive the team’s playoff run.

Despite not being able to play, he still organized voluntary offseason workouts along with Davis.

“The message out of Airline Drive, where (the Pelicans are) headquartered, whether you want to buy in or not, is health, continuity and Alvin Gentry,” WDSU sports anchor Fletcher Mackel says. “So what they are saying is, ‘We feel like

QUESTIONS FOR

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an’t make it to the Smoothie King Center to witness the Pels in person? Lucky you: We have one of the very best voices in the league calling games. I sat down with the very smart and fervid Joel Meyers.

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Meyers: The mini-outdoor festival outside of the arena is unique. Most teams don’t make it as family friendly as the Pels do. When the fans come inside they are in the right frame of mind to support the team.

Anthony Davis is adding a 3-point shot to his repertoire. Ryan Anderson has added muscle. What new trick did Joel add?

M: No new trick, but I will “bring it” with a great deal of passion and enthusiasm because there is nothing I love more than calling Pelicans games.

If the Pelicans win a championship, describe the float you’re riding in the parade.

M: Most importantly, the float we’d be on would be behind the floats carrying the staff, the players, and everyone who works so hard in the organization all season long.

Any interest in joining Arthur Hardy and company doing play-by-play parade commentary on Mardi Gras day?

M: If they were ever so inclined to invite me, I’d be there. My wife and I are out and about with everyone else all day anyway, but if they want me there, I’ll be there!

— CHRIS TREW

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we have the pieces, we just needed a new chess master to kind of arrange them in a way that works better.’”

What the Pelicans were lacking was experience, especially in the playoffs. The team brought on guard Norris Cole as they made a playoff run last year; Cole won championships in 2012 and 2013 with the Miami Heat. But he wasn’t enough to sustain a young franchise — or help Davis mature into the rigors of the postseason.

This year, keep an eye on Kendrick Perkins, a bruiser of a center who spent years with the Celtics and the Oklahoma City Thunder, and who has appeared in 143 total playoff games, including 129 starts. Perkins will have to compete for minutes off the bench, but he’ll bring some clutch experience to the locker room and the defense.

The lingering stress fractures in Holiday’s right leg remain the most serious concern for the Pelicans at the start of this season. The former All-Star came to New Orleans from the Philadelphia 76ers via a draft-night trade back in 2013, but the 76ers failed to disclose his difficulties beforehand.

Holiday has reinjured the leg time and again since, sitting for huge stretches of time. He will be on a minutes restriction for the foreseeable future, and the league has ordered the 76ers to pay the Pelicans $3 million for their lack of disclosure.

“Holiday has missed almost a full season over the past two years,” Madison says. “He hasn’t been able to play with these guys and develop this chemistry with them — especially at point guard, where he needs to know where his guys like to get the ball and needs to work on getting the ball in those spots. You can’t do that unless you’re playing games.”

The Pelicans have an eye for showmanship as well. They’ve picked up Alonzo Gee, one of the league’s flashier dunkers. The 28-year-old Gee came out of the D-League (the NBA’s version of AAA baseball).

What to expect Just as there are ebbs and flows in a basketball game, there also are in a season. Even the best teams are expected to lose 20 or so games, so it’s important not to get discouraged if things look bleak one week.

The Pelicans are in a tough mathematical spot — in the most difficult conference, and the strongest division. Every team in the Pelicans’ division went to the playoffs last year (though playoff seeding doesn’t have anything to do

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Look for the team to open up the 3-point shot. Davis has been learning to step back behind the arc, and Gordon will find himself with a lot more freedom to run and gun and build on the great shooting rate he started last year after returning from his injury. Word is Anderson has his hot outside touch back, and even Luke Babbitt was brought back as a late outside threat further down the rotation. Gentry’s Splash Brothers (Golden State’s Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson) rained down 3-pointers last season, and a few more deep balls make all the difference.

“At the end of the day we want it to be tough, to push ourselves and go against great competition every night,” Davis says. “We know that every night we have got to come out and play, because out of 15 teams in our conference, all 15 have the chance to go to the playoffs. Everybody has gotten better, everybody improves, so it just makes our job a lot harder. We’re up for the challenge.”

“We want to take that next step,” Demps says. “We want to become one of the elite teams. We want to compete for championships.

That’s the goal for us.”

Ryan Anderson starts the season healthy, having recovered from neck and knee injuries.

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Beyond Compere Nina Compton’s new restaurant

By Helen Freund

P H O T O BY C H ER Y L G ER B ER

Paul Prudhomme, pioneering chef, dies

There are several Top Chef New Orleans runner-up Nina Compton takes on pici, handopened Compere Lapin in the Warehouse District. rolled noodles that P H O T O BY C H ER Y L G ER B ER resemble thick, rough spaghetti. The most impressive incarnation what is served at lunchtime, when vegetarian carCompere Lapin bonara is on the menu. Made with thick fennel crema, the dish carries a deep earthy flavor where derived from a medley of smoked mushrooms 535 Tchoupitoulas St., instead of pancetta. Topped with buttery bread(504) 599-2119; crumbs, it screams for a glass of something crisp www.comperelapin.com and white followed by a long nap.

If there’s one thing that best melds the Caribwhen bean and Southern influences, it’s Compton’s hot lunch and dinner daily, fried chicken. Inspired by the Tennessee staple, brunch Sat.-Sun. boneless thighs are fried crispy and carry the scorching heat and bright crimson hue of the how much iconic dish. Topping the thighs is a bounty of expensive colorful, cooling accoutrements, including bracingly fresh carrot, celery and squash slaw and a what works mango pickle medley. The latter imparts a little marinated shrimp with jasweetness and brine while the slaw adds texture, lapeno jus, pici carbonara balancing out some of the sweat-inducing spice. with smoked mushrooms While the after-dinner drink list speaks fluent and fennel crema Italian — a list of amari includes Cynar, Averna what doesn’t and fernet — the short dessert list whispers of tuna tartare needs more the sweet flavors found in the islands, including banana chips coconut tres leches cake and a plate of roasted banana zeppole served with rum caramel sauce. check, please Subtle flavor combinations like these make refined Caribbean Compere Lapin unique and prove that Compton’s and Italian flavors in an talents have found a home. modern, elegant downtown setting Email Helen Freund at helensfreund@gmail.com

Paul Prudhomme, the Opelousas native who popularized Cajun cuisine in the 1980s, died at 75 after a brief illness resulting from an infection.

Prudhomme, the youngest of 13 children, began cooking in Opelousas before apprenticing in kitchens around the country. He came back to Louisiana and worked in New Orleans at Maison Dupuy and Le Pavillon before being named executive chef at Commander’s Palace in 1975. Prudhomme opened his signature restaurant, K-Paul’s Louisiana Kitchen, in 1979 on Chartres Street in the French Quarter. It brought national attention to the ingredients and rustic cooking style of rural Louisiana, including a national vogue for “blackened” meats and fishes after Prudhomme’s own blackened redfish recipe.

When it first opened, K-Paul’s also was famous for its eccentricities: no reservations, no substitutions and diners who cleaned their plates received gold stars. For a while, lines stretched down Chartres Street with locals and tourists waiting to get in. He told The Providence Journal in 1984: “A lot of people don’t get any fun or pleasure out of eating. I like to see them eat my food and see their eyes light up when they first take a bite. I like to watch when they don’t know I am looking at them . . . their whole expression changes.

“That’s what keeps me cooking.”

With his Falstaffian beard and build, Prudhomme became one of the first celebrity chefs in America, recognizable to many who didn’t follow the food world.

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t’s not every day diners find goat curry vying for the spotlight next to lobster pici pasta — or a dish of black-eyed peas rivaling a plate of semolina gnocchi. At Compere Lapin, chef Nina Compton blends Caribbean and Italian influences, and the result is a successful merger of exciting flavor combinations and culinary styles.

Compton, a Top Chef New Orleans fan favorite and runner-up, honed her pasta credentials at Scott Conant’s Italian restaurant Scarpetta in Miami. After setting her sights on New Orleans, she opened her first brick and mortar in June inside the Old No. 77 Hotel and Chandlery.

The cavernous space exudes modern elegance that’s warm and welcoming, with dark wood paneling, exposed brick walls and navy blue accents. A few rabbit images invoke the restaurant’s namesake, a mischievous Br’er Rabbit-like character immortalized in Caribbean folklore.

A well-heeled crowd holds court here, and a weekend night can seem as if Compton brought some of South Beach’s stylish clientele to the dining room along with her expertly crafted pastas and Italian culinary prowess.

The menu reads like an autobiography of Compton’s kitchen life. There are French techniques honed during her formative years and a dedication to simple, quality ingredients that is unmistakably Italian, but it’s also a testament to the flavors of the Caribbean — a nod to her upbringing in St. Lucia. The combinations are evident in delicately pickled mango wedges accompanying lip-numbing hot fried chicken, in golden-fried conch croquettes paired with tart pineapple tartar sauce, and in curried goat stew served with plantain gnocchi.

There also is a distinctly Southern touch. Every meal begins with flaky chive biscuits served with a duo of compound butters — one sweetened with honey and speckled with sea salt and the other a smoky bacon version. Dirty rice arancini features the Southern standby formed into orbs, lightly battered, fried until golden and served with tangy orange mojo sauce.

Seafood features prominently on the menu.

Cold-smoked tuna tartare is served with dollops of avocado cream, crispy discs of chilled radish and paper-thin banana chips dotted with black sesame seeds. The shape and presentation of the chips can vary from visit to visit, but the dish needs more of them.

Citrus-marinated shrimp are served with an emerald sauce made from roasted jalapenos that is poured over the dish tableside. The plump crustaceans are delightfully juicy and fresh tasting, and fat wedges of avocado interspersed with cilantro leaves add subtle flavor.

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from Prudhomme were Frank Brigtsen and Greg and Mary Sonnier. He also had five nationally distributed cooking shows on PBS, which were taped locally

by WYES-TV. WYES executive vice-president Beth Arroyo Utterback, who was executive producer for all 130 episodes of Prudhomme’s WYES shows, said, “He really connected with viewers on a very special level. His latest series, which we did eight or nine years ago, is still running and is one of the highest-rated programs [on WYES].

“He was obviously a genius, but also a genuine, kind and thoughtful friend,” Utterback added. “He loved to be able to share his knowledge.”

Though his restaurant never maintained the height of its initial popularity asa Cajun food faded as a trend, it continued to please visitors and locals. In 2011, reviewing K-Paul’s revived lunch service, Gambit food critic Ian McNulty wrote, “Lemon and anchovies practically leap from the dressing for Caesar salads (which is sometimes topped with fried chicken tossed with garlic butter).

There might be Cajun-style smothered beef masquerading as beef stroganoff, the meat cut from the same tenderloins used at dinner, the house-baked roll ready to sop up the gravy, the divider plate holding discreet portions of steamed vegetables netted under caramelized onions.”

“Chef Paul Prudhomme changed forever the way Louisiana food is regarded in the world,” Poppy Tooker, the local food historian and host of Louisiana Eats!, said. “He had such an incredible influence on our cuisine that you could find a touch of Paul on restaurant plates across the city and the country today.”

U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy tweeted, “So many fond memories cooking Paul Prudhomme’s dishes. We in Louisiana are grateful he helped share our culture with the rest of the world.”

The Brennan family of Commander’s Palace issued a statement saying, “Our entire family is so saddened to hear of the passing of our dear friend Paul. We admired him immensely and loved his talent and his effusive love of people.

Paul was a joy to work with and he’s been an inspiration to all of us in the food world. ... There’s been no better ambassador for New Orleans and Louisiana than Paul Prudhomme and he will be greatly missed.”

“His restaurant K-Paul’s and his books were absolutely brilliant and always an inspiration to me,” said Emeril Lagasse, who succeeded Prudhomme as executive chef of Commander’s Palace. “Paul was a mentor, friend, pioneer and world ambassador to Louisiana that will be dearly missed, not only in New Orleans but in American cuisine.”

In a statement, Mayor Mitch Landrieu said: “My thoughts and prayers are with Chef Paul Prudhomme and his family. Paul was an internationally-renowned chef and a New Orleans legend that represented and popularized Louisiana’s authenticity and culture. He was an innovator that inspired countless professional chefs and the millions at home who watched him on television.

I am confident that his influence and legacy will continue through those who knew him best. He will be dearly missed by all.”

Prudhomme is survived by his wife, Lori. — KEVIN ALLMAN

Keep on trucking

Cowbell (8801 Oak St., 504-866-4222; www.cowbellnola.com) proprietors Brack and Krista May opened Truck Farm Tavern (11760 River Road, St. Rose, 504-699-0099; www.truckfarmtavern.com) in the former St. Rose Tavern spot.

Cowbell opened in 2011 and drew a following for grass-fed-beef burgers and its bric-a-brac roadhouse feel. Diners at Truck Farm can expect similarly casual ambience and a menu of comfort food standards including sandwiches, smoked meats and Southern-inspired casual fare. A rotating sandwich selection includes a grilled tuna muffuletta with lemon-basil aioli and olive salad, and an indulgent-sounding cochon de lait po-boy dressed with brie, pickles and hot peppers. Barbecue features prominently, including smoked mussels served with tasso and hominy, as well as standards such as smoked chicken, sausage, ribs and brisket.

Entrees have a distinctly Southern feel. There’s boudin-stuffed chicken served with duck fat potatoes, spicy escarole and a farm egg; a twist on shrimp and grits features rabbit sausage; and a grilled pork chop comes with country ham, sweet pea grits and red-eye gravy.

The full bar includes draft beer and a cocktail menu with the Truck Farm smoked bloody mary, featuring smoked bacon, pepperoncini, pepper Jack cheese and a celery salt rim.

Truck Farm Tavern is open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday. — HELEN FREUND

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Howard Conyers Rocket scientist/ barbecue master

P H O T O B Y G R EG M I L E S

Growing up in rural South Carolina, Howard Conyers pit-barbecued his first whole hog at age 11, a tradition his father taught him.

Now an engineer for NASA and a Central City resident, he spends his days testing rocket engines at the John C. Stennis Space Center in Mississippi. He also carries on the tradition of South Carolinastyle barbecue, a practice ... he believes often is misunderstood.

On Nov. 6, Conyers is leads an overnight barbecue presentation at the Southern Food & Beverage Museum to demonstrate South Carolina barbecue traditions and spark youths’ interest in science and engineering careers.

How does science and engineering relate to barbecue?

C: As human technology has improved, the process of cooking has improved.

When I cook barbecue now, I think more technically about it. ... I think more about the (cooking) apparatus. Even though it’s something simply made, I put more engineering where I’m thinking, “How can I make this more functional to do the job in a more efficient way?” To make sure it’s better insulated or it’s better able to hold (the pig). ... [O]r I think about ... what would make it easier for me to move around, to transport it? That takes some engineering and math. When I first started cooking in New Orleans … I had to design a pit that I could use to cook without having any backyard or access to a trailer.

How does understanding science and engineering improve cooking outside of barbecue?

C: Even if you are cooking in your own house, understanding (science) can make a big difference. For instance, some ovens are very high-tech, whether you work with conduction ovens or convection ovens. Understanding why you have air circulating in your oven to help circulate heat better is one thing that will help you appreciate the process. Even something as simple as adding a little bit of water in the bottom of the oven (can change) the outcome.

There are several things about heat control which can alter your product. A lot of cooks like gas better because (they) can control it better than electric, but there are some things about electric stoves that you can’t do with gas. ... If you can understand what’s going on behind that, it helps.

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What are some of the biggest misconceptions about South Carolinastyle barbecue?

Conyers: Barbecue is a celebratory thing in South Carolina. It’s not simply a meal; it’s a way to bring people together. For my family, we reserved it for special occasions, whether it was the holidays or a church homecoming.

For me, the biggest misconception out there is that South Carolina barbecue is just pulled pork. ... A lot of people think that it’s simply a vinegar-based or mustard-based sauce, which it’s not. The way I grew up and always understood it to be was always a whole-hog barbecue. ... It’s pit-cooked. Its origins come from when (people) cooked in the ground with direct heat. It’s different from a barbecue with a smoking box on the side. ... That style tends to be a lot smokier. With direct heat, you still have smoky flavor, but it’s not as smoky.

(The meat) cooks for anywhere from 10 to 12 hours. It’s not a “walk away” process. ... I’m putting coals underneath the hog every 30 or 40 minutes. I don’t use thermometers; it’s a thing of real patience.

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BEER buzz Cajun Brewing is the state’s 17th brewery and the first based in Lafayette. Other Acadiana-area breweries include Parish Brewing Company in Broussard and Bayou Teche Brewing in Arnaudville.

According to general manager Chad Lege, the idea for Cajun Brewery developed when owner/founder Zeke Bossley fell in love with brewing and became a member of Lafayette’s Dead Yeast Society homebrew club. Bossley met James Lutgring and Gene Cajun Brewing’s team includes Nelson in the club, and all three served in (left to right) James Lutgring, leadership positions. The trio began building Gene Nelson, Zeke Bossley, Lafayette’s first brewery in 2010 when Boss- Brandon Lavergne, Chad Lege ley bought the building that later became the and Aaron Breaux. brewery’s home.

PHOTO BY NORA MCGUNNIGLE Cajun Brewing became licensed in September and brewed the first commercial batch of Cajun Wit on its one-barrel pilot system last week. The brewery’s 30-barrel brewhouse and 60-barrel fermenters will be installed in November, but the pilot system-brewed Cajun Wit will be available at Lafayette locations in a few weeks.

“Our first focus is to capture the Lafayette market,” Lege says. “That’s our home city.”

As soon as normal brewing operations are in place, the team will focus on developing a tasting and tap room, which they expect to open by early 2016. Lege says that the tasting room will serve as a guide to what beers are popular.

“Our first few beers are pretty approachable,” Lege says, noting a brown ale and red ale will follow the release of Cajun Wit. — NORA McGUNNIGLE

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WINE of the week 2013 La Posta Paulucci Malbec MENDOZA, ARGENTINA RETAIL $17-$20

Before its cultivation in Argentina, the best expression of malbec was in Cahors in southwestern France — and it is one of five grapes used in classic Bordeaux blends. It now flourishes at high elevations in the Andes. Angel Paulucci immigrated from Italy to Argentina at 21 and began growing malbec. Around the village of Ugarteche, in the Mendoza appellation, his grapevines average 38 years old. Soils are sandy loam, along with clay, silt and stone, making for excellent drainage, which encourages deep root growth.

The name La Posta is a reference to a vintners’ meeting place, known collectively as posta del vinatero, or “the tavern of grape growers.” In the cellar, malbec was fermented and spent 12 months in 10 percent new French oak and 90 percent once-used French barrels. In the glass, the wine exhibits aromas of red berries, hints of cedar, black cherries and earthiness. On the palate, taste plum, cassis, a touch of pepper, spice notes and firm tannins. Decant an hour before serving. Drink it with rare steak, barbecue, roast beef, burgers, cassoulet and osso buco. Buy it at: Martin Wine Cellar and Dorignac’s. Drink it at: Domenica, Annunciation Restaurant, Houston’s and Richard Fiske’s Martini Bar and Restaurant. — BRENDA MAITLAND Email Brenda Maitland at winediva1@bellsouth.net

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Limonata dinner

7:30 p.m. Wednesday Amici Ristorante & Bar, 3218 Magazine St., (504) 300-1250

www.amicinola.com The lemon-themed dinner features the Italian restaurant’s limoncello. The four-course meal includes shrimp scampi in lemon, garlic and herbs; a salad of arugula, cherry tomatoes and Gorgonzola with lemon vinaigrette; pan-seared chicken breast with lemon and cream sherry and limoncello cake. The dinner costs $45 plus tax and tip.

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Burgers, Bourbon & Beer

4:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Sunday Generations Hall, 310 Andrew Higgins Drive, (504) 581-4367

www.no-hunger.org The fundraiser for Second Harvest Food Bank features a judged burger competition including Barcadia, Bayou Burger, Charcoal Gourmet Burger Bar, The Company Burger, Fulton Alley, Lakeview Harbor, Legacy Kitchen, New Orleans Hamburger & Seafood Co. and Vitascope Hall. Attendees can vote for the audience favorite. There also are beers from Abita and bourbon cocktails. Tickets $45 in advance, $50 at the door. VIP tickets (with 4 p.m. admission) are $75 in advance, $90 at the door.

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Latin brunch

11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday The Tigermen Den, 3113 Royal St.

www.thetigermenden.com Chefs Orly Vega and Rick Ostry of Congresso Cubano offer barbecue, grilled meats and Latin dishes. The Choupique High Rollers perform. The event is dog-friendly. Sliding scale admission is $5-$10 (not including food).

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Acorn and butternut squash soup includes fregola sarda, kale and Pecorino Romano.

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Butternut squash is served with farro piccolo, Brussels sprouts and cipollini onions.

Johnny Sanchez

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Roasted Brussels sprouts are served with butternut squash, Cotija cheese and jalapeno vinaigrette.

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Roasted butternut squash is flavored with tamarind, mustard seeds and curry leaves.

Trenasse

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Blue crab-stuffed squash is served with smoked jalapeno rouille.

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AMERICAN Colonial Bowling Lanes — 6601 Jefferson Hwy. Harahan, (504) 737-2400; www.colonialbowling.net — The kitchen serves breakfast, sandwiches, burgers, chicken wings and tenders, pizza, quesdaillas and more. No reservations.

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Wit’s Inn — 141 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 486-1600; www.witsinn. com — The neighborhood bar and restaurant offers a menu of pizza, calzones, salads, sandwiches, chicken wings and bar noshing items. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

BAR & GRILL Ale — 8124 Oak St.; (504) 324-6558; www.aleonoak.com — The Mexican Coke-braised brisket sandwich comes with coleslaw and roasted garlic aioli. Reservations accepted for large parties. Late-lunch Fri., dinner daily, late-night Thu.-Sat., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $

The American Sector — 945 Magazine St., (504) 528-1940; www.nationalww2museum.org/ american-sector — The menu of American favorites includes a burger, oyster po-boy, cobb salad, spaghetti and meatballs, fried chicken, Gulf fish and more.

Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ Bayou Beer Garden — 326 N. Jefferson Davis Pwky., (504) 3029357 — The 10-ounce Bayou burger is served on a sesame bun, and disco fries are topped with cheese and debris gravy. No reservations.

Lunch and dinner, late-night Fri.Sat. Credit cards. $ Lucy’s Retired Surfers’ Bar & Restaurant — 701 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 523-8995; www.lucysnola. com — This surf shack serves chips with salsa and guacamole made to order, burgers, salads, tacos, entrees and more. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily, late night Thu.-Sat., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$ Pelican Cafe — 3901 Airline Drive, Metairie, (504) 510-4367; www. pelicancafenola.com — The Pelican’s Roost salad features boiled shrimp in crab boil mayonnaise on romaine lettuce with warm smoked sausage “croutons.” No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily, early dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ Perry’s Sports Bar & Grill — 5252 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 456-9234; www.perryssportsbarandgrill.com — The sports bar offers burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches, wraps, tacos, salads, steaks and a wide array of bar noshing items. Open 24-hours Thursday through Sunday. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $ Revival Bar & Grill — 4612 Quincy St., Metairie, (504) 373-6728; www. facebook.com/revivalbarandgrill — The bar serves burgers,

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po-boys, salads and noshing items including boudin balls, egg rolls, chicken wings, mozzarella sticks and fries with various toppings.

No reservations. Lunch and dinner 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 and changing lunch specials. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $ Warehouse Grille — 869 Magazine St., (504) 322-2188; www. warehousegrille.com — The menu features upscale bar food, burgers, steaks, seafood, salads, sandwiches and noshing items.

Reservations accepted. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily, brunch Fri.-Sun. Credit cards. $

BURGERS 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.

No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $ Dis & Dem — 2540 Banks St., (504) 909-0458; www.disanddem.com — A house burger features a glazed patty, lettuce, tomato, onion and mayonnaise on a sweet sourdough onion bun. No reservations.

Lunch daily, dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $ Five Guys Burgers and Fries — 1212 S. Clearview Pkwy., Suite C, Harahan, (504) 733-5100; www. fiveguys.com — The menu features burgers, cheeseburgers and bacon cheesburgers with toppings such as grilled onions or mushrooms, tomatoes, pickles, jalapenos, hot sauce and barbecue sauce. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Ted’s Frostop — 3100 Calhoun St., (504) 861-3615; www.tedsfrostop.com — The menu features burgers with hand-made patties, chicken tenders, crinkle-cut fries and more. Pancakes are available with blueberries, pecans or chocolate chips. No reservations.

Breakfast, lunch and early dinner daily. Credit cards. $

CAFE Antoine’s Annex — 513 Royal St., (504) 525-8045; www.antoines.com — The coffee shop serves pastries, sandwiches, soups, salads and gelato. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $ Cafe Freret — 7329 Freret St., (504) 861-7890; www.cafefreret.com — Casual dining options include burgers, sandwiches and half and whole muffulettas and daily lunch specials.

Reservations accepted. Lunch Fri.Wed., dinner Mon.-Wed. and Fri.-Sat., brunch Sat.-Sun. 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 shrimp salad, chipotle-marinated portobello sliders, flatbread pizza topped with manchego, peppers and roasted garlic and more. 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, pastries and desserts baked in house and a menu of specialty sandwiches and salads. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily, dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $ Pearl Wine Co. — 3700 Orleans Ave., (504) 483-6314; www.pearlwineco.com — The wine bar offers cheese plates.

No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $ Liberty’s Kitchen — 300 N. Broad St., (504) 822-4011; www.libertyskitchen.org — Students in the workforce development program prepare traditional and creative versions of local favorites.

Reservations accepted. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

CAJUN Daisy Dukes — 121 Chartres St., (504) 561-5171; 123 Carondelet St., (504) 522-2233; 5209 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie, (504) 883-5513; www.daisydukesrestaurant.com — The New Orleans sampler features red beans and rice, jambalaya, a cup of gumbo, fried green tomatoes and a biscuit.

Delivery available from Carondelet Street location. No reservations. New Orleans locations are open 24 hours.

West Napoleon Avenue: Breakfast and lunch Wed.-Sun., dinner Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $

CHINESE August Moon — 3635 Prytania St., (504) 899-5129; www.moonnola.com — The menu includes Chinese and Vietnamese dishes such as sweet and spicy tilapia glazed in tangy sweet-and-spicy sauce served with bok choy. Delivery available. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ Five Happiness — 3511 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 482-3935; www.fivehappiness.com — The large menu at Five Happiness offers a range of dishes from wonton soup to sizzling seafood combinations to lo mein dishes.

Delivery available. 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 serves its own gelato, spumoni, Italian ice, cannolis, fig cookies and other treats. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $

CONTEMPORARY Bayona — 430 Dauphine St., (504) 5254455; www.bayona.com — Favorites on Chef Susan Spicer’s menu include crispy smoked quail salad with pear and bourbon-molasses dressing.

Reservations recommended. Lunch Wed.-Sat., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$ The Delachaise — 3442 St. Charles Ave., (504) 895-0858; www.thedelachaise.com — The bar offers wines by the glass and full restaurant menu including mussels steamed with Thai chili and lime leaf. No reservations. Lunch Fri.-Sun., dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$ Suis Generis — 3219 Burgundy St., (504) 309-7850; www.suisgeneris.com — The constantly changing menu features dishes such as pan-fried Gulf flounder with kumquat-ginger sauce, crispy Brussels sprouts and sticky rice. Reservations accepted for large parties. Dinner Wed.-Sun., late-night Thu.-Sat., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards accepted. $$ The Tasting Room — 1906 Magazine St., (504) 581-3880; www.ttrneworleans.com — Sample wines or dine on a menu featuring truffle fries, a petit filet with Gorgonzola cream sauce and

asparagus and more. No reservations.

Dinner daily. Credit Cards. $$

CREOLE Antoine’s Restaurant — 713 St. Louis St., (504) 581-4422; www.antoines.com — Signature dishes include oysters Rockefeller, crawfish Cardinal and baked Alaska. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Mon-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$ Bar Redux — 801 Poland Ave., (504) 592-7083; www.barredux.com — The Cuban sandwich features housemade roasted garlic pork loin, Chisesi ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, mustard and garlic mayonnaise on pressed French bread. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner and late-night daily.

Credit cards. $$ Bistro Orleans — 3216 W. Esplanade Ave., Metairie, (504) 304-1469; www. bistroorleansmetairie.com — Popular dishes include oyster and artichoke soup, char-grilled oysters and Des Allemands catfish. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily.

Credit cards. $$ Brennan’s — 417 Royal St., (504) 525-9711; www.brennansneworleans. com — Eggs Sardou is poached eggs over crispy artichokes with Parmesan creamed spinach and choron sauce. Reservations recommended.

Breakfast and lunch Tue.-Sat., dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$ Cafe Gentilly — 5325 Franklin Ave., (504) 281-4220; www.facebook.com/ cafegentilly — 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. $ 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. No reservations.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.

Credit cards. $$ Ma Momma’s House — 5741 Crowder Blvd., (504) 244-0021; www. mamommashouse.com — 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. $$ MeMe’s Bar & Grille — 712 W. Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette, (504) 6444992; www.memesbarandgrille. com — MeMe’s serves steaks, chops and Louisiana seafood. Reservations accepted. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Tue.Sat. Credit cards. $$$

OUT to EAT Messina’s Runway Cafe — 6001 Stars and Stripes Blvd., (504) 241-5300; www.messinasterminal. com — Jimmy Wedell seafood pasta features Gulf shrimp, Lake Pontchartrain crabmeat, crawfish, fresh herbs and angel hair pasta.

Reservations accepted for large parties. Breakfast and lunch daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$ Palace Cafe — 605 Canal St., (504) 523-1661; www.palacecafe.com — Creative Creole dishes include crabmeat cheesecake topped with Creole meuniere. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$ Roux on Orleans — Bourbon Orleans, 717 Orleans Ave., (504) 571-4604; www.bourbonorleans.com — This restaurant offers contemporary Creole dishes. Reservations accepted. Breakfast daily, dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$ Tableau — 616 St. Peter St., (504) 934-3463; www.tableaufrenchquarter.com — Tableau’s updated Creole cuisine includes bacon-wrapped oysters en brochette served with roasted garlic butter. Reservations resommended. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$ Willie Mae’s Scotch House — 2401 St. Ann St., (504) 822-9503 — This neighborhood restaurant is know for its wet-battered fried chicken.

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 offers corned beef and pastrami from the Bronx. No reservations. Lunch Sun.-Thu., dinner Mon.-Thu. Credit cards. $

Martin Wine Cellar — 714 Elmeer Ave., Metairie, (504) 896-7350; 2895 Hwy. 190, Mandeville, (985) 951-8081; 3827 Baronne St., (504) 899-7411; www.martinwine.com — The wine emporium’s dinner menu includes pork rib chops served with house-made boudin stuffing, Tabasco pepper jelly demi-glaze and smothered greens. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily, early dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$

Cafe Giovanni — 117 Decatur St., (504) 529-2154; www.cafegiovanni. com — Roasted duck is glazed with sweet Marsala and roasted garlic and served with garlic mashed potatoes. Reservations accepted.

Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

FRENCH

Mosca’s — 4137 Hwy. 90 W., Westwego, (504) 436-8950; www. moscasrestaurant.com — Popular dishes include shrimp Mosca, chicken a la grande and baked oysters Mosca. Reservations accepted. Dinner Tue.-Sat. Cash only. $$$

Cafe Degas — 3127 Esplanade Ave., (504) 945-5635; www.cafedegas. com — The menu includes pate, cheese plates, salads, escargots bourguignons, mussles and more.

Reservations recommended.

Lunch Wed.-Sat., dinner Wed.-Sun., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $

GOURMET TO GO Breaux Mart — 315 E. Judge Perez, Chalmette, (504) 262-0750; 605 Lapalco Blvd., Gretna, 433-0333; 2904 Severn Ave., Metairie, (504) 885-5565; 9647 Jefferson Hwy., River Ridge, (504) 737-8146; www. breauxmart.com — Breaux Mart prides itself on its “Deli to Geaux” and weekday specials. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily.

Credit cards. $

INDIAN Nirvana Indian Cuisine — 4308 Magazine St., (504) 894-9797 — 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.

Reservations recommended.

Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$ Tandoori Chicken — 2916 Cleary Ave., Metairie, (504) 889-7880 — The menu features tandoori dishes with chicken, lamb, fish or shrimp, mild and spicy curries, rice dishes such as chicken, lamb or shrimp biryani, and many vegetarian items. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

ITALIAN Andrea’s Restaurant — 3100 N. 19th St., Metairie, (504) 834-8583; www.andreasrestaurant.com — Specialties include speckled trout royale topped with lump crabmeat and lemon-cream sauce. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Red Gravy — 125 Camp St., (504) 5618844; www.redgravycafe.com — The cafe serves rustic Italian fare including handmade pastas, ravioli and lasagna and seafood dishes.

Reservations accepted. Lunch and brunch Wed.-Mon., dinner Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ Specialty Italian Bistro — 2330 Belle Chasse Hwy., Gretna, (504) 391-1090; www.specialtyitalianbistro.com — The menu combines old world Italian favorites and pizza.

No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ Vincent’s Italian Cuisine — 4411 Chastant St., Metairie, (504) 8852984; 7839 St. Charles Ave., (504) 866-9313; www.vincentsitaliancuisine.com — Creamy corn and crab bisque is served in a toasted bread bowl. Reservations accepted.

Chastant Street: lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. St. Charles Avenue: lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

JAPANESE Kyoto — 4920 Prytania St., (504) 891-3644 — “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. $$ Mikimoto — 3301 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 488-1881; www.mikimotosushi. com — Sushi choices include raw and cooked versions. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch Sun.-Fri., dinner daily. Delivery available. Credit cards. $$ Miyako Japanese Seafood & Steakhouse — 1403 St. Charles Ave., (504) 410-9997; www.japanesebistro.com — Miyako offers a full range of Japanese cuisine, including sushi, hibachi dishes, teriyaki and tempura. Reservations accepted. Lunch Sun.-Fri., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Rock-N-Sake — 823 Fulton St., (504) 581-7253; www.rocknsake.com — Rockn-Sake serves traditional Japanese cuisine with some creative twists.

No reservations. Lunch Fri., dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

LATIN AMERICAN La Macarena Pupuseria and Latin Cafe — 8120 Hampson St., (504) 8625252; www.pupusasneworleans. com — Carne asada is marinated and grilled beef tenderloin served with saffron rice and tropical salad.

Vegetarian and gluten-free dishes are available. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Mon. Cash only. $$

LOUISIANA CONTEMPORARY Criollo — Hotel Monteleone, 214 Royal St., (504) 681-4444; www.criollonola. com — Baked stuffed Creole redfish is served with crabmeat and green tomato crust, angel hair pasta and Creole tomato jam. Reservations recommended. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$ Dick & Jenny’s — 4501 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 894-9880; www.dickandjennys.com — Sauteed Gulf fish is prepared with smoked herb rub and served with crawfish risotto and shaved asparagus. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$ Heritage Grill — 111 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Suite 150, Metairie, (504) 9344900; www.heritagegrillmetairie. com — This power lunch spot offers dishes like duck and wild mushroom spring rolls with mirin-soy dipping sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $$ Manning’s — 519 Fulton St., (504) 593-8118; www.harrahsneworleans. com — A cast iron skillet-fried filet is served with two-potato hash, fried onions and Southern Comfort pan sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$ 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. Reservations recommended. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$ Redemption — 3835 Iberville St., (504) 309-3570; www.redemption-nola.com — Duck cassoulet includes roasted duck breast, duck confit and Terranova Italian sausage topped with foie gras. Reservations recommended.

Dinner Thu.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Restaurant R’evolution — 777 Bienville St., (504) 553-2277; www.revolutionnola.com — “Death by Gumbo” is an andouille- and oyster-stuffed quail with a roux-based gumbo poured on top. Reservations recommended.

Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$ Tivoli & Lee —The Hotel Modern, 2 Lee Circle, (504) 962-0909; www. tivoliandlee.com — The pied du cochon is served with braised Covey Rise Farms collard greens, bacon and pickled Anaheim peppers. Reservations accepted. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$ 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. 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 Mona’s Cafe — 504 Frenchmen St., (504) 949-4115; 1120 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 861-8175; 3901 Banks St., (504) 482-7743; 4126 Magazine St., (504) 894-9800; www.monascafeanddeli.com — These casual cafes serve entrees including beef or chicken shawarma, kebabs, gyro plates, lamb, vegetarian options and more. No reservations. Lunch and dinner 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 — 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. $$ Casa Garcia — 8814 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 464-0354 — Chiles rellenos include one pepper stuffed with cheese and one filled

with beef, and the menu also features fajitas, burritos, tacos, chimichangas, quesadillas, nachos, tortas and more.

Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ Casa Tequila — 3229 Williams Blvd., Kenner (504) 443-5423 — The El General combo plate includes a beef burrito, beef chile relleno, chicken enchilada, a chicken taco and guacamole. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ Del Fuego Taqueria — 4518 Magazine St., (504) 309-5797; www. delfuegotaqueria.com — Tostadas con pescada ahumada features achiote-smoked Gulf fish over corn tostadas with refried black beans, cabbage and cilantro-lime mayonesa.

No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ Juan’s Flying Burrito — 515 Baronne St., (504) 529-5825; 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. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

MUSIC AND FOOD The Columns — 3811 St. Charles Ave., (504) 899-9308; www.thecolumns. com — 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. $$ Gazebo Cafe — 1018 Decatur St., (504) 525-8899; www.gazebocafenola.com — The Gazebo features a mix of Cajun and Creole dishes and ice cream daquiris. No reservations. Lunch and early dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ House of Blues — 225 Decatur St., 310-4999; www.hob.com/neworleans — The buffet-style gospel brunch features local and regional groups.

Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$ Live Oak Cafe — 8140 Oak St., (504) 265-0050; www.liveoakcafenola.com — The cafe serves huevos rancheros with corn tortillas, black beans, fried eggs, ranchero sauce, salsa and Cotija cheese. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards. $$ 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. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ PAGE 31

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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. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

Qwik Chek Deli & Catering — 2018 Clearview Pkwy., Metairie, (504) 456-6362 — The menu includes gumbo, po-boys, pasta, salads and hot plate lunches. No reservations.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.

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NEIGHBORHOOD biscuits & buns on banks — 4337 Banks St., (504) 273-4600; www. biscuitsandbunsonbanks.com — Signature dishes include a waffle topped with brie and blueberry compote. Delivery Tuesday to Friday. No reservations. Brunch and lunch Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$ Cafe B — 2700 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 934-4700; www. cafeb.com — This cafe serves an elevated take on the dishes commonly found in neighborhood restaurants. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$ Joey K’s — 3001 Magazine St., (504) 891-0997; www.joeyksrestaurant. com — This casual eatery serves fried seafood platters, salads, sandwiches and Creole favorites.

No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ Katie’s Restaurant — 3701 Iberville St., (504) 488-6582; www.katiesinmidcity.com — The Boudreaux pizza is topped with cochon de lait, spinach, red onions, roasted garlic, scallions and olive oil. No reservations. Lunch daily, Dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$

PIZZA Louisiana Pizza Kitchen — 95 French Market Place, (504) 5229500; www.lpkfrenchquarter.com — Jumbo Gulf shrimp are sauteed with sherry, tomatoes, white wine, basil, garlic and butter and served over angel hair pasta. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Marks Twain’s Pizza Landing — 2035 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 832-8032; www.marktwainpizza. 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. $ Mid City Pizza — 4400 Banks St., (504) 483-8609; www.midcitypizza. com — Diners can build their own calzones or pies from a list of toppings. Delivery available. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. 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. 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. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

SANDWICHES & PO-BOYS The Big Cheezy — 422 S. Broad St., (504) 302-2598; www.thebigcheezy.

Killer Poboys — 811 Conti St., (504) 252-6745; www.killerpoboys.com — At the back of Erin Rose, Killer Poboys offers a short and constantly changing menu of po-boys.

No reservations. Lunch and dinner Wed.-Sun. Cash only. $ Liberty Cheesesteaks — 5031 Freret St., (504) 875-4447; www. libertycheesesteaks.com — The Buffalo chicken steak features chicken breast dressed with wing sauce, American and blue cheese.

No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $ 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. No reservations.

Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $ Short Stop Po-Boys — 119 Transcontinental Drive, Metairie, (504) 885-4572; www.shortstoppoboysno.com — Popular po-boy options include fried shrimp or oysters and slow-cooked roast beef. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Sat., early dinner Mon.-Thu., dinner Fri.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $ Tracey’s Original Irish Channel Bar — 2604 Magazine St., (504) 8975413; www.traceysnola.com — The neighborhood bar’s menu includes roast beef and fried seafood poboys, seafood platters, fried okra, gumbo and more. No reservations.

Lunch and dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $

SEAFOOD Basin Seafood & Spirits — 3222 Magazine St., (504) 302-7391; www. basinseafoodnola.com — The menu includes grilled whole fish, royal red shrimp with garlic butter and crab and crawfish beignets with remoulade. Reservations accepted.Lunch and dinner daily.

Credit cards. $$ Blue Crab Restaurant & Oyster Bar — 7900 Lakeshore Drive., (504) 284-2898; www.thebluecrabnola. com — The seafood restaurant serves shrimp and grits, stuffed whole flounder, fried seafood and seasonal boiled seafood. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$ Bourbon House — 144 Bourbon St., (504) 522-0111; www.bourbonhouse. com — Bourbon House serves seafood dishes including New Orleans barbecue shrimp, redfish, oysters from the raw bar and more. Reservations accepted.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.

Credit cards. $$$ Charles Seafood — 8311 Jefferson Hwy., (504) 405-5263 — Trout is stuffed with crabmeat, topped with crawfish Acadiana sauce and served with vegetables, salad and bread. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ Half Shell Oyster Bar and Grill — 3101 Esplanade Ave., (504) 298-0504; www.halfshellneworleans. com — Voodoo Bleu features bacon-wrapped char-grilled oysters topped with garlic-butter and blue cheese. No reservations. Lunch, brunch and dinner Thu.-Tue. 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.

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.

Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

STEAKHOUSE Austin’s Seafood and Steakhouse — 5101 West Esplanade Ave., Metairie, (504) 888-5533; www.austinsno.com — Austin’s serves prime steaks, chops and seafood. Reservations recommended. Dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$ Dickie Brennan’s Steakhouse — 716 Iberville St., (504) 522-2467; www.dickiebrennansrestaurant. com — The house filet mignon is served atop creamed spinach with masa-fried oysters and Pontalba potatoes. Reservations recommended. Lunch Friday, dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

TAPAS/SPANISH Mimi’s in the Marigny — 2601 Royal St., (504) 872-9868 — Hot and cold tapas dishes range from grilled marinated artichokes to calamari. Reservations accepted for large parties. Dinner and latenight Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $ Vega Tapas Cafe — 2051 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 836-2007; www.vegatapascafe.com — The tapas menu includes barbacoas featuring jumbo Gulf shrimp in chorizo cream over toasted bread medallions. Reservations accepted. Dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

VEGETARIAN Good Karma Cafe — Swan River Yoga, 2940 Canal St., (504) 4014698; www.swanriveryoga.com — The Good Karma plate includes a selection of Asian and Indian vegetables, a cup of soup, salad with almond dressing and brown or basmati rice. No reservations.

Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner Sat. Credit cards. $$ Seed — 1330 Prytania St., (504) 302-2599; www.seedyourhealth. com — Seed uses local, organic ingredients in its eclectic global menu. Reservations accepted.

Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

VIETNAMESE Lotus Vietnamese Cuisine — 5359 Mounes St., Suite H, Elmwood, (504) 301-0775 — The menu features spring rolls, fried Vietnamese egg rolls, vermicelli bowls, rice dishes, pho and seafood and chicken stock soups with egg noodles. No reservations. Lunch and early dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

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com — The triple-decker Big Cheezy combines Gouda, Gruyere, pepper Jack, cheddar, mozzarella and Monterey Jack on challah bread. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

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TUESDAY 13 21st Amendment — Reid Poole Quartet, 4:30; Washboard Chaz Blues Trio, 8 Apple Barrel — Lisa Harrigan, 6:30; Steve Mignano Band, 10:30 Bacchanal — Mark Weliky Trio, 7:30 Bamboula’s — The Tradsters, 2; Vivaz, 4:30; Dana & the Boneshakers, 8 Banks Street Bar — Valerie Sassyfras, 7; The Most Infamous, 10 Blue Nile Balcony Room — Open Ears Music Series feat. Marcello Benetti’s Shuffled Quartet, 10:30 BMC — Ted Hefko & the Thousandaires, Backbone Blues, The Abney Effect, 8 Cafe Negril — John Lisi & Delta Funk, 9:30

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Checkpoint Charlie — Jamie Lynn Vessels, 7; Thaddeus Conti, 11 Chickie Wah Wah — Albanie Falletta, 5:30; Skylar Gudasz, 8; Mandolin Orange, 9

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Circle Bar — Shane Sayers, 7; Ghost Coast, Sun Year, 10

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Dragon’s Den (downstairs) — Ashley Blume’s Four Spot, 7 Hi-Ho Lounge — Da Truth Brass Band, 10 Kerry Irish Pub — Jason Bishop, 8:30 Little Gem Saloon — Royal Dukes Band, 7 Loa Bar — Alexis and the Samurai, 9 Mag’s 940 — All-Star Covered Dish Country Jamboree, 9

Rare Form — Spider Murphy, 4; The Unnaturals, 8 Republic New Orleans — Toro y Moi, Astronauts, etc., 9 Snug Harbor — Davy Mooney Quartet (Joe Pass tribute), 8 & 10 Southport Hall — Twiztid, 6:30 Spotted Cat — Andy Forest, 4; Meschiya Lake & the Little Big Horns, 6; Smokin’ Time Jazz Club, 10

WEDNESDAY 14 21st Amendment — Rhythm Wizards, 4:30; Jeff “Snake” Greenberg’s Charming Lil’ Quartet, 8 AllWays Lounge — Cameryn Moore, 8 Antieau Gallery — Helen Gillet, 8 Apple Barrel — Dre, 6:30; Mojo Combo, 10:30 Bacchanal — Jesse Morrow Trio, 7:30 Bamboula’s — Bamboula’s Hot Trio feat. Giselle Anguizola, 2; Jamie Lynn Vessels, 6:30 Banks Street Bar — Davis Coen, 7; Major Bacon, 10 Blue Nile — New Orleans Rhythm Devils, 8; New Breed Brass Band, 11 BMC — Mark Appleford, Ed Wills & Blues 4 Sale, 5

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8; Jet Lounge, 11 House of Blues Voodoo Garden — Marcos & Crescent Citizen, 6

FRIDAY 16

Joy Theater — Joe Jackson, 9

Buffa’s Lounge — Alexandra Scott & Josh Paxton, 5; Tom McDermott & Aurora Nealand, 8

Kerry Irish Pub — Chip Wilson, 8:30 Little Gem Saloon — Messy Cookers, 7 The Maison — Dinosaurchestra, 4; Jazz Vipers, 6:30; James Jordan & the Beautiful Band, 9:30 Maple Leaf Bar — That’s My Cole, 9 Mo’s Chalet — Da Krewe Band, 7 Old Point Bar — One Eyed Doll, 7 Palm Court Jazz Cafe — Palm Court Jazz Band feat. Lars Edegran & Topsy Chapman, 7 Preservation Hall — Preservation Hall All Stars feat.

Mark Braud, 8, 9 & 10 Prime Example Jazz Club — Jesse McBride & Next Generation, 8 & 10 Rare Form — Daniel Beaudoin, 4; Soul Company, 8 Rivershack Tavern — Dave Ferrato, 7 Rock ’n’ Bowl — Mitch Woods & His Delta 88’s, 8 The Sandbar at UNO — Gabriel Alegria & Freddy “Huevito” Lobaton, 7 Siberia — Crack House, Psychosomatic, AR-15, 6; The Vibrators, Jesus & the N-Words, Black Abba, Burn Barbie, 9

Checkpoint Charlie — T-Bone Stone & the Happy Monsters, 7; Joey B. Wilson & the Hoplites, 11

Spotted Cat — Chris Christy’s Band, 4; Shotgun Jazz Band, 6; Antoine Diel & the New Orleans Misfit Power, 10

Chickie Wah Wah — Seth Walker, 8; Tony Joe White, 9

Vaso — Angelica Matthews & the Matthews Band, 10

Circle Bar — Mighty Brother, 6; Quiet Hollers, Biglemoi, 10

Checkpoint Charlie — The Ubaka Brothers, 7; Hubcap Kings, 11 Chickie Wah Wah — The Ballroom Thieves, 6:30

21st Amendment — Emily Estrella & the French Quarter Notes, 3:30; Greg Schatz Trio, 7; Royal Street Windin’ Boys feat. Jenavieve Cook, 10:30 Apple Barrel — Rick Tobey, 6:30; Chickenhead Blues, 10:30 Bamboula’s — Chance Bushman’s Rhythm Stompers, 2; Caesar Brothers, 6:30; John Lisi Band, 11

Circle Bar — Denton Hatcher, 6

Banks Street Bar — Chris Zonado, 7; Dr. Mary’s Monkey, 10

Covington Trailhead — Rockin’ the Rails feat. Cowboy Mouth, 5

Blue Nile — Kermit Ruffins & the Barbecue Swingers, 7; Johnny Sansone, 11

d.b.a. — Johnny Sansone, 11

Blue Nile Balcony Room — MOJO feat. Jason Neville, 10

Dragon’s Den (downstairs) — Nyce, 7; DJ Matt Scott, 10 Dragon’s Den (upstairs) — Dopeciety, 10 Freret Street Publiq House — Brass-A-Holics, 9:30 Funky 544 — Chicken on the Bone, 7:30 Gasa Gasa — Cannibal Ox, Liam Tracy & Alfred Banks, 9 House of Blues — Melanie Martinez, 7 Kerry Irish Pub — Lynn Drury, 9 Le Bon Temps Roule — Soul Rebels, 11 The Maison — Jon Roniger, 4; Dysfunktional Bone, 10 Maple Leaf Bar — The Trio feat. Johnny Vidacovich, 10:30 Ogden Museum of Southern Art — Ogden After Hours feat.

Marc Stone Acoustic Band, 6 One Eyed Jacks — Marmozets, Turbowolf, 7 Palm Court Jazz Cafe — Crescent City Joymakers feat.

Charlie Fardella, Otis Bazoon & Herman LeBeaux, 8

BMC — Lefty Keith & True Blues, Shamaniacs, Zena Moses & Rue Fiya, 3 Buffa’s Lounge — As You Like It Trio, 5; Arsene Delay, 5; JD Haenni Trio, 11 Cafe Negril — Dana Abbott Band, 6; Higher Heights Reggae Band, 10 Checkpoint Charlie — The Acousticrats, 4; One Tail Three, 7; ESE, Ape, 11 Chickie Wah Wah — Michael Pearce, 6; The Lonesome Travelers feat. Paul Sanchez & John Thomas Griffith, 8; Dave Jordan & the NIA, 10:30 Circle Bar — Natalie Mae, 6 City Park Botanical Garden — Thursdays at Twilight feat.

Tim Laughlin, 6 The Civic Theatre — Who’s Bad (Michael Jackson tribute), 8 Columbia Street Taproom Grill — Rick Samson, 7 d.b.a. — Linnzi Zaorski, 6; Colin Lake, 10 DMac’s — Dead Horse, 7; Swamp Motel, 9

Preservation Hall — Preservation Hall-Stars feat. Lucien Barbarin, 8, 9 & 10

Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — Mitch Woods & Club 88, 10

The Willow — Those Manic Seas, The Bummers, Painted Hands, 9

Republic New Orleans — Battles, 8

THURSDAY 15

Rock ’n’ Bowl — Geno Delafose, 8:30

Downtown Covington — Sunset at the Landing feat. Phil DeGruy & Emily Robertson, Mike Dillon’s Punk Rock Percussion Consortium, 6

Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — Meghan Stewart & Too Darn Hot, 9

21st Amendment — 21st Amendment All Star Jazz Band, 5:30; Antoine Diel & the Misfit Power, 9

Maple Leaf Bar — Rebirth Brass Band, 10:30

Dragon’s Den (downstairs) — Reggae Night with DJ T-Roy, Bayou International Sound, 10

Apple Barrel — Hilary Johnson, 6:30; Chris Klein & the Boulevards, 10:30

Preservation Hall — The Preservation Hall-Stars feat. Shannon Powell, 8, 9 & 10

Gasa Gasa — Small Black, Painted Palms, 9 Hi-Ho Lounge — Computer Magic, 9

Prime Example Jazz Club — Sidemen+1, 8 & 10

House of Blues — Lake Street Dive, The Congress,

The Maison — New Orleans Swinging Gypsies, 4; Gregory Agid Quartet, 6:30

BMC — Ruth Marie & Her Jazz Band, Circular Time, 6 Boomtown Casino — Crescent City Soul, 9

Snug Harbor — Uptown Jazz Orchestra feat. Delfeayo Marsalis, 8 & 10

DMac’s — HollyRock, 8

Treme Funktet, 9

The Jefferson Orleans North — Jay Zainey Orchestra, 6:30

Bourbon O Bar — Eudora Evans, 8

d.b.a. — Tin Men, 7; Walter “Wolfman” Washington & the Roadmasters, 10

tional Reggae Night with DJ T-Roy, 11

Bamboula’s — Royal Street Windin’ Boys, 2; Messy Cookers, 6:30; New Orleans Swinging Gypsies, 10

Rivershack Tavern — Two Man Rubberband, 8

Saenger Theatre — Jackson Browne, 8 Siberia — The Salt Wives, 6; Cheater Slicks, Manatees, Die Rotzz, Repulsars, 9 Snug Harbor — Ricky Sebastian Quintet feat. Gabriel Alegria & Huevito Lobaton, 8 & 10

Banks Street Bar — NOLA Country, 9

Spotted Cat — Sarah McCoy’s Oopsie Daisies, 4; Miss Sophie Lee, 6; Jumbo Shrimp, 10

Blue Nile — Bayou Interna-

Vaughan’s — Corey Henry’s

Dragon’s Den (downstairs) — Gettin’ It, 7; Nate White, 10 Fair Grinds Coffeehouse (Mid-City) — Sam Cordts, 3; Lips and Trips, 7; Lemetrice, 8 Feelings Cafe — Jazzacadabra feat. Natasha, 8 Gasa Gasa — Coyotes, Palmyra, Jackie Stone, 10 Golden Lantern — Nighthawk, 7 Hi-Ho Lounge — Progression feat. Micah Jasper, DEDSA, 10 The Historic New Orleans Collection — Concerts in the

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You don’t have to look far to find the parallels between Ani DiFranco (pictured) and Alynda Lee Segarra: Native New Yorkers who busked their way to New Orleans; folk firebrands and commanding contraltos who take full advantage of having something to say and microphones in their faces. (NPR paired the artists for its “Sense of Place” series in 2012.) But DiFranco and Segarra are anything but straight lines, their detouring careers zigzagging into one another by happenstance — the former settling into the nourishing insular routine of family life; the latter turning her attention Ani DiFranco with Hurray For the OCT further and further outward, Riff Raff and The Roots of Music her talents populating in pro8 p.m. Saturday portion to her audiences — with a big assist from the creative House of Blues, 225 Decatur St. magnet that is the Crescent (504) 310-4999 City. Last year, in titles that play www.houseofblues.com with literalism and irony, they almost seemed to switch roles: DiFranco took it easy on Allergic to Water (Righteous Babe) while Segarra took it to the streets with Hurray for the Riff Raff’s ATO debut Small Town Heroes. Here they team up with Derrick Tabb’s Roots of Music players in a JusticeAid benefit for the exoneration nonprofit’s Innocence Project New Orleans and Mid-Atlantic Innocence Project — a fitting cause for two formidable women whose shared passion is making wrongs right. Tickets $52. — NOAH BONAPARTE PAIS

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Ani DiFranco with Hurray For the Riff Raff and The Roots of Music

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Courtyard feat. Banu Gibson, 6

House of Blues (Big Mama’s Lounge) — Cary Hudson, 9 House of Blues (The Parish) — The Werks & Twiddle, 9 House of Blues Voodoo Garden — Michael Liuzza, 5 Howlin’ Wolf — Youngblood Brass Band, Mike Dillon Band, Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey, 10 Kerry Irish Pub — Mark Parsons, 5; Foot & Friends, 9 Le Bon Temps Roule — Steve DeTroy, 7 Little Gem Saloon — Monty Banks, 5; Marc Stone’s Louisiana Blues Throwdown feat.

Benny Turner, Walter “Wolfman” Washington, John Mooney & Bruce “Sunpie” Barnes, 9 The Maison — Nyce, 4; Shotgun Jazz Band, 7; Los Po-Boy-Citos, 10; The Business, midnight Maple Leaf Bar — Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey, Mike Dillon Band, Youngblood Brass Band, 10:30 Oak — Sunpie, 9 Old Point Bar — Rick Trolsen, 5; Jamie & the Honeycreepers, 9:30 Old U.S. Mint — India Soul into

NOLA feat. Andrew McLean & guests, 2 Ooh Poo Pah Doo Bar — Just Judy & Rasa Vitalia, 8 Palm Court Jazz Cafe — Palm Court Jazz Band feat. Lucien Barbarin, Kevin Lewis & James Singleton, 8

6:30; Cottonmouth Kings, 10 St. Roch Tavern — James Jordan & the Beautiful Band, 9:30 Tipitina’s — Lucero, 9; Red Baraat, 10 Tulane Ave. Bar — Vanessa Carr, 8

Pearl Wine Co. — Sarah Gromko, 8:30

Twist of Lime — Walpurgis, Baptizer, AR15, 9

Preservation Hall — Southern Syncopators feat. Steve Pistorius, 6; PresHall Brass feat.

Daniel Farrow, 8, 9 & 10

SATURDAY 17

Rare Form — Golden Ours, 1; Vic Papa & Friends, 8 Republic New Orleans — EDFemme feat. Duelle, Leah Culver, Beverly Skills, Megan Mentzer, 10 Rivershack Tavern — Gal Holiday & the Honky Tonk Revue, 10 Rock ’n’ Bowl — Louisiana Spice, 9:30 Siberia — Red Fang, Whores, Wild Throne, Mountain of Wizard, 8:30 Smoothie King Center — Florida Georgia Line Snug Harbor — Davell Crawford, 8 & 10 Spotted Cat — Andy Forest, 4; Washboard Chaz Blues Trio,

The Willow — Riff Raff, 9

21st Amendment — Big Joe Kennedy, 2:30; Juju Child, 6; The Ibervillianaires, 10:30 Abita Springs Town Hall — Abita Springs Opry feat. Tom Fisher’s New Orleans Jazz Band, Hokum Highrollers, P-Town Ramblers, Three Rivers Cooperative, 7 Apple Barrel — Phil the Tremolo King, 6:30; Caesar Brothers, 10:30 Bamboula’s — Emily Estrella, 1; Backbone Blues Band, 5:30; Johnny Mastro Band, 10 Banks Street Bar — Mad Comrades, High, 10 Bei Tempi — Rumba Buena, 10 Blue Nile — Washboard Chaz Blues Trio, 7; Stooges Brass

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House of Blues — The Internet, Moon Child, St. Beauty, 9

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Mule, 5; Wild Irish Roots, 9

Blue Nile Balcony Room — Waterseed, 10

Little Gem Saloon — Kermit Ruffins & the Barbecue Swingers, 7&9

BMC — Tibetan Peace Pie, Circular Time, Dysfunktional Bone, 8 Bourbon O Bar — Johnny Angel & the Swingin’ Demons, 8 Buffa’s Lounge — Lucas Davenport, 5; Melanie Gardner, 8; Two Cooks in the Swamp Kitchen, 11 Cafe Negril — Jamey St. Pierre & the Honeycreepers, 7 Checkpoint Charlie — Groovement, 7; The Jerk Officers, 11 Chickie Wah Wah — Lynn Drury, 8 Circle Bar — Jeff Pagano, 6; March Violets, 10 The Civic Theatre — Mac DeMarco, Alex Calder, Walter TV, 9 d.b.a. — John Boutte, 8; Jonathan “Boogie” Long & the Blues Revolution, 11 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — Vivaz, 10 Dragon’s Den (upstairs) — Frisson feat. Michael Medina, 10 Feelings Cafe — Joe Cea & Effie Anderson, 5:30; Jazzacadabra feat. Natasha, 8 Funky 544 — Chicken on the Bone, 7:30 Gasa Gasa — Teenager, West Without, Social Circle, 10

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Hi-Ho Lounge — Hustle with DJ Soul Sister, 11 House of Blues — Ani DiFranco, Hurray for the Riff Raff (Innocence Project benefit), 7 House of Blues (Big Mama’s Lounge) — Burris, 8 House of Blues Voodoo Garden — The Docs & Torino Black, 6 Joy Theater — Drive-By Truckers, Brent Best, 9 Kerry Irish Pub — Speed the

The Maison — Chance Bushman & the Ibervillianaires, 1; Messy Cookers, 4; Smoking Time Jazz Club, 7; Fat Ballerina, 10; Ashton Hines & the Big Easy Brawlers, midnight Maple Leaf Bar — Walter “Wolfman” Washington & the Roadmasters, 10:30 New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park — Kids’ Swing & Sing feat. The Swing Setters, 12:30 Oak — Billy Iuso, 9

SUNDAY 18 21st Amendment — Leslie Martin, 3:30; Messy Cookers, 7

1; Nickel-A-Dance feat. Brian O’Connell & the Real Deals, 4; New Orleans Swinging Gypsies, 7; The Upstarts, 10

Apple Barrel — Laura Dyer, 6:30; Vic Shepherd & More Reverb, 10:30

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

Bamboula’s — NOLA Ragweeds, 1; Carl LeBlanc, 5:30; Mem Shannon Band, 10

Old Point Bar — Amanda Walker, 3:30

Banks Street Bar — Tay Hogg, 5; Donkey Puncher, 9 Bar Redux — Lady Lyricists of New Orleans feat. Lauren Oglesby, Alex Bosworth, Xandra Wong, 9 Blue Nile — Mykia Jovan, 7:30; Lagniappe Brass Band, 11

Old Point Bar — Chris Klein, 9:30

BMC — R&R Music Group, Soul Project NOLA, 3

One Eyed Jacks — Tav Falco & Panther Burns feat. Mike Watt, 9

Bombay Club — Tom Hook, 8:30

Ooh Poo Pah Doo Bar — Guitar Slim & His Band, 8 Palm Court Jazz Cafe — Palm Court Jazz Band feat. Brian O’Connell & Steve Pistorius, 8 Preservation Hall — Joint Chiefs of Jazz feat. Frank Oxley, 6; Preservation Hall All Stars feat.

Freddie Lonzo, 8, 9, 10 Rare Form — Justin Donovan, 1; Mike Darby & House of Cards, 8 Rivershack Tavern — Russell Batiste & Friends, 10 Rock ’n’ Bowl — No Idea, 9:30 Siberia — Infest, Holy Money, Fat Stupid Ugly People, Classhole, Criminal Slang, Los Ninos Molestos, 9 Snug Harbor — Modern NOLAtet feat. Johnny Vidacovich, Brian Haas, Mike Dillon & James Singleton, 8 & 10 Spotted Cat — Russell Welch’s Mississippi Gipsy Jazz, 2; Panorama Jazz Band, 6; Meschiya Lake & the Little Big Horns, 10 Twist of Lime — Project Independent showcase, 9

Buffa’s Lounge — Jazz Youth Showcase feat. Bruce Menesses, 4; Nattie’s Songwriter Circle, 7 Champions Square — Korn, Suicide Silence, Islander, 7:30 Chickie Wah Wah — Sweet Olive Duo, 6; Papa Mali, 8 Circle Bar — Micah McKee & Little Maker, Blind Texas Marlin, 6 d.b.a. — Palmetto Bug Stompers, 6; Marc Stone Band, 10

One Eyed Jacks — ALO, Yokimbo, 9 Ooh Poo Pah Doo Bar — Guitar Slim & His Band, 8 Palm Court Jazz Cafe — Sunday Night Swingsters feat. Lucien Barbarin, Tom Fischer & Kerry Lewis, 8 Preservation Hall — The Preservation Hall All Stars, 8, 9 & 10 Siberia — Alexandra Scott, Alex Bosworth, 6; Zydepunks, Mahala Trio, 9 Snug Harbor — Mitch Woods Club 88, 8 & 10 Spotted Cat — Sweet Deluxe, 2; Kristina Morales & the Bayou Shufflers, 6; Pat Casey & the New Sound, 10

Chickie Wah Wah — Trent Pruitt, 6; Alexis & the Samurai, 8

selections by Shostakovich and Beethoven. Free. 5 p.m. Sunday.

Circle Bar — Zac Maras, 6; Miss Massive Snowflake, 10

Trinity Artist Series. Trinity Episcopal Church, 1329 Jackson Ave., (504) 522-0276; www. trinitynola.com — The husbandand-wife duo of pianist Timothy Todd Simmons and soprano Kathleen Halm performs. Free. 5 p.m. Sunday.

d.b.a. — Luke Winslow King, 7; Glen David Andrews, 10 DMac’s — Danny Alexander, 8 Dragon’s Den (upstairs) — Instant Opus Improvised Jazz Series, 9 Gasa Gasa — Renshaw Davies, Kid Cardinalsons, 9 Hi-Ho Lounge — Bluegrass Pickin’ Party, 8; Yes Ma’am, 10 House of Blues — Dom Kennedy, Casey Veggies, Jay 305, 8 Kerry Irish Pub — Kim Carson, 8 The Maison — Chicken and Waffles, 5; Aurora Nealand & the Royal Roses, 7; Roamin’ Jasmine, 9:30; Zena Moses & Rue Fiya, 10 Maple Leaf Bar — Jerry Joseph & the Jackmorons, 9 Ooh Poo Pah Doo Bar — James Andrews & the Crescent City All-Stars, 8

Tipitina’s — Justin Townes Earle, Gill Landry, 8

Siberia — Amplified Heat, The Quaalords, Donde Wolf, 6

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Sidney’s Saloon — King James & the Special Men, 10 Snug Harbor — Charmaine Neville Band, 8 & 10

DMac’s — Lauren Sturm, 8

21st Amendment — John Royen & Orange Kellin, 8

Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — Peter Nu, 9

Apple Barrel — Sam Cammarata, 6:30; Truman Trio, 10:30

Dragon’s Den (downstairs) — Bon Bon Vivant, 7; Church with Unicorn Fukr, 10

Bacchanal — Helen Gillet, 7:30

Spotted Cat — Sarah McCoy’s Oopsie Daisies, 4; Dominick Grillo & the Frenchmen Street All-Stars, 6; Jazz Vipers, 10

Bamboula’s — Mark Rubin & Chip Wilson, 2; Blue Monday Jam feat. Kern Pratt, 9

CLASSICAL/ CONCERTS

Gasa Gasa — Widowspeak, Natural Blonde, 9 Hi-Ho Lounge — The Neighbors (album release), 10

Banks Street Bar — Lauren Sturm’s Piano Night, 7; South Jones, 9

Howlin’ Wolf Den — Cha Wa, 8; Hot 8 Brass Band, 10

Blue Nile — Higher Heights Reggae Band, 9

The Jefferson Orleans North — The Pat Barberot Orchestra, 6:30

BMC — Wardell Williams, Lil Red & Big Bad, 5

Kerry Irish Pub — The Poor Clares, 8

Buffa’s Lounge — Arsene Delay, 5; Antoine Diel, 8

The Maison — Ashley Blume,

Checkpoint Charlie — Viva, 7

Musical Meditation. Marigny Opera House, 725 St. Ferdinand St., (504) 948-9998; www.marignyoperahouse.org — Polymnia Quartet performs selections by Joseph Haydn and Philip Glass.

By donation. 5 p.m. Sunday.

Third Sunday Concert Series.

Christ Episcopal Church, 120 S. New Hampshire St., Covington, (985) 892-3177 — The James Carter String Quartet performs

Versipel New Music. Cafe Istanbul, New Orleans Healing Center, 2372 St. Claude Ave., (504) 940-1130; www.verspiel.org — The concert features Louis Andreessen’s Workers Union and pieces

by Morton Feldmen, Kyong Mee Choi, Igor Maia and Yohanan Chandler. Suggested donation $20. 8 p.m. Wednesday.

Viva Italia! www.lpomusic. com — The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra performs Italian-themed pieces by Rossini, Beethoven, Tchaikovsky and Mendelssohn. Open rehearsal 10 a.m., performance 7 p.m.

Wednesday at First Baptist Church of Kenner, 1400 Williams Blvd., Kenner; 7:30 p.m. Friday at Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts, 220 E. Thomas St., Hammond; 7:30 p.m. Satuday at Slidell Municipal Auditorium, 2056 Second St., Slidell. Rehearsal tickets $10; performance tickets start at $20.

Wacky Galactic Tours. St. Martin’s Episcopal School, 225 Green Acres Road, Metairie, (504) 733-0353; www.crescentcitysound.com — The Crescent City Sound Chorus performs a comedic musical about aliens who land in New Orleans.

Tickets $15, children $10. 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. Saturday.

CALL FOR MUSIC Kinderchor. Deutsches Haus, 1023 Ridgewood St., Metairie, (504) 522-8014; www.neworleanskinderchor.blogspot.com — The New Orleans German-American Children’s Chorus meets Saturday afternoons from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Membership open.

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FILM FEATURE

Real toReel

By Will Coviello

Documentary films at the New Orleans Film Festival

WELCOME TO LEITH

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Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead: The Story of The National Lampoon 9 p.m. Oct. 17, 7 p.m. Sun. Oct. 18, 9 p.m. Mon. Oct. 19; Chalmette Movies The part of Stork is a very small role in National Lampoon’s Animal House. He says, “Well, what the hell we supposed to do, ya moron?” to John Belushi after the Delta Tau Chi members learn they are being expelled from Faber College. Stork was played by National Lampoon co-founder Douglas Kenney, a prolific writer for the publication and co-screenwriter of Animal House and Caddyshack. Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead: The Story of The National Lampoon chronicles the rise and fall of the notoriously funny and raunchy magazine.

Harvard University graduates Kenney and Henry Beard made the leap from writing for the school’s century-old humor magazine, The Lampoon, to convincing Matty Simmons

to invest in their idea for a freewheeling national humor magazine with a lust for sex, drugs and rock ’n’ roll. It launched in 1970 and found its feet with the help of artistic director Michael Gross, becoming known for satire and gratuitous flaunting of all sorts of taboos. One of the most famous magazine covers of all time was The National Lampoon’s January 1973 issue (“If You Don’t Buy This Magazine, We’ll Kill This Dog”), with a pistol pointed at a dog’s head — typical of the magazine’s blunt, dark humor.

National Lampoon spun off other projects, including albums and a radio show, which became a live stage show featuring Belushi, Chevy Chase, Bill Murray, Gilda Radner and others. Later, it spun off movie projects, and Animal House spawned a new breed of rambunctious comedies. As quickly as the magazine had established itself, it became a victim of its success.

Its talent was regularly plucked away, and several live show cast members defected to early casts of Saturday Night Live.

Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead is a celebratory review of the magazine’s titillating and outrageous early years, including snippets of comics, articles and pictorials.

There are interviews with Chase and many other surviving veterans and fans (John Goodman, Meat Loaf, Billy Bob Thornton).

It also tracks the magazine’s decline. The ongoing influence of its first generation of writers and comedians is impressive, but the movie also acknowledges the personal toll on some of the hard-partying figures, particularly Kenney.

Steve Jobs: The Man in the Machine 7 p.m. Fri., 9 p.m. Tue. Oct. 20, 9 p.m. Thu. Oct. 22; Chalmette Movies This Steve Jobs documentary by award-winning filmmaker Alex Gibney is not to be confused with Aaron Sorkin’s current biopic. Gibney is known for documentaries about everything from the Enron scandal and Scientology to Jimi Hendrix and Hunter S. Thompson. He starts Man in the Machine from a place of wonder, marveling at

Treasure: From Tragedy to Trans Justice, Mapping a Detroit Story 6:15 p.m. Fri., Contemporary Arts Center; 5:30 p.m. Thu. Oct. 22, Theatres at Canal Place Dream Hampton’s Treasure: From Transgender to Trans Justice, Mapping a Detroit Story, begins with a couple of heartbreaking details about Lyniece Nelson’s discovery that her 19-year-old transgender daughter, Shelly “Treasure” Hilliard, was murdered. Her mother learned about it on Facebook and not all of Treasure’s dismembered body was found.

Though Nelson and Treasure’s sisters were accepting of her transition, Treasure moved out of their home and often lived with transgender and gay friends at a budget hotel in a Detroit suburb. The hourlong film flies by as details are spaced out, and the portrait of Treasure comes through her family and friends. The film also explores police exploitation of vulnerable teens and transgender people in their efforts to bust drug dealers.

Much of the film explores Treasure’s world through the eyes of her friends and staff at the The Ruth Ellis Center, which provides services and outreach to the transgender community. For all the startling details, much of the film is a sensitive memorial to Treasure and a close-up of how harsh life on the margins can be.

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Welcome to Leith 8 p.m. Thu., 2 p.m. Fri.; CAC White supremacist Craig Cobb was notorious for posting online the addresses and contact information of adversaries, exposing them to legions of his anonymous sympathizers. He resorted to an array of intimidation tactics when he moved into Leith, North Dakota, a town of 24 people, including one black — and Cobb’s new neighbor.

Cobb had a scheme to buy up properties and create a white supremacist enclave.

He posted white supremacist icons and flags, including a Confederate flag, and he let townspeople know he expected to recruit enough Aryan sympathizers to gain political control of the town. He deeded one property to Tom Metzger, leader of the neo-Nazi National Socialist Movement.

Townspeople were not pleased.

Michael Beach Nichols and Christopher K. Walker’s documentary Welcome to Leith runs like a real-time thriller as filmmakers record confrontations and ongoing wrangling over the makeup of the community.

It’s a gripping film about individual rights, tolerance and intolerance in a democracy.

worldwide mourning following Jobs’ death on Oct. 5, 2011.

Gibney profiles the young, unrelentingly ambitious and shrewd Jobs, who became interested in computer programming and electronics as a teen. Jobs formed Apple with his teenage friend Steve Wozniak, and while they both had great technical skills, Jobs had a vision for the “personal computer” that came to define a sector of the computer industry and Apple’s ongoing marketing of its devices, not as tools, but as part of the owner’s person.

Much of the technology and business information has been recounted elsewhere, but Gibney weaves it with Jobs’ pursuit of Zen meditation and studying with Japanese monks. Young Jobs was a restless and complicated man. As a boy, he was distraught that his birth mother had put him up for adoption, and as a young man he went to great lengths to deny paternity of his first daughter.

The contradictions are fascinating as Jobs goes from being the kid in a garage tilting at monolithic IBM, to becoming the CEO of the world’s most valuable corporation. The film includes Jobs’ tortured answers to questions about horrid labor and environmental conditions at Chinese factories. Yet no revelations — including the pooling of billions of dollars in Apple profits offshore — seem to shake Apple product loyalists’ love of the tech guru. Gibney’s portrait is detailed and entertaining and probes both Jobs’ actual identity and the one idolized by millions of consumers.

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New Orleans Film Festival.

Various locations; www. neworleansfilmfestival.org — The festival screens Born to Be Blue, Brooklyn, I Saw the Light, Carol, Room and slates of features, documentaries and short, experimental and animated films and there are panel discussions, events and more. Non-member tickets range from $55-$135. Visit the website for schedule and details. Wednesday-Oct. 22.

OPENING THIS WEEKEND Bridge of Spies (PG-13) — Bring out the big guns: Tom Hanks stars as a lawyer negotiating a prisoner exchange with the U.S.S.R. in a historical drama directed by Steven Spielberg and co-written by the Coen brothers.

Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Kenner, Slidell The Cut (NR) — Separated from his daughters during the Armenian genocide in Turkey, a man (Tahar Rahim) embarks on a quest to find them.

Zeitgeist Crimson Peak (R) — Guillermo del Toro channels the spirit of Emily Bronte when a young bride (Mia Wasikowska) moves to her new husband’s (Tom Hiddleston) remote, spooky Gothic mansion.

Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Chalmette, Kenner, Slidell Drown (NR) — Competitive surf lifesavers are hard drinkers with surprisingly fragile masculinities in this Australian drama about homophobia and violence. Zeitgeist Goosebumps (PG) — Grab a roll of Bubble Tape for the nostalgia trip based on your favorite series of kiddie horror novels by R. L. Stine (Jack Black). Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Kenner, Chalmette, Slidell

NOW SHOWING 99 Homes (R) — Short on options in the midst of the foreclosure crisis, an evicted single father (Andrew Garfield) takes the only job in town: evicting other people.

Elmwood, Regal, Canal Place Black Mass (R) — The World’s Most Ubiquitous Men (Johnny Depp and Benedict Cumberbatch) star as Boston mobster James “Whitey” Bulg-

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er and his brother, Massachusetts senator Billy Bulger.

Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Chalmette, Slidell, Regal, Canal Place Everest (PG-13) — Baltasar Kormakur directs a dramatization of the 1996 Mount Everest blizzard disaster, starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Jason Clarke as expedition leaders. West Bank, Chalmette, Slidell Grandma (R) — Lily Tomlin’s first lead role in 27 years is Elle, a feisty lesbian whose teenage granddaughter (Julia Garner) needs $600 for an abortion. Chalmette He Named Me Malala (PG-13) — The documentary’s subject is girls’ education advocate Malala Yousafzai, who was critically wounded in a 2012 attack and won the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize. Elmwood, Canal Place Hotel Transylvania 2 (PG) — Dracula signs his grandson up for vampire boot camp, hoping to push him towards the lifestyle in a world increasingly tolerant of humans. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Chalmette, Kenner, Slidell, Regal The Intern (PG-13) — Robert De Niro takes the last available media job. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Kenner, Slidell, Regal, Canal Place The Martian (PG-13) — Matt Damon said, “I’m going to have to science the shit out of this,” so they leave him on Mars forever. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Chalmette, Kenner, Slidell, Regal, Canal Place Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials (PG-13) — Thomas (Dylan O’Brien) and his fellow teenage Gladers battle the mysterious organization W.C.K.D. and make an escape across the desolate Scorch in the series’ second installment.

Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Chalmette, Kenner, Slidell, Regal Meet the Patels (PG) — With his 30th birthday approaching, Indian-American bachelor Ravi Patel gives traditional matchmaking a try in a documentary by his sister Geeta Patel. Elmwood Mississippi Grind (R) — An indebted gambling addict (Ben Mendelsohn) and a younger poker player (Ryan Reynolds) have a winning plan: head to New Orleans. Prytania Pan (PG) — Peter Pan (Levi

Miller) and Captain Hook (Gerrett Hedlund) get an origin story as a 1940s orphan and a bad role model who fight Blackbeard (Hugh Jackman).

Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Chalmette, Kenner, Slidell, Regal, Canal Place The Perfect Guy (PG-13) — He’s a violent, creepy stalker (Michael Ealy) and she (Sanaa Lathan) deserves better than a film with a 19 percent Rotten Tomatoes rating. Clearview, West Bank, Kenner, Slidell, Regal Rosenwald (NR) — The documentary tells the story of 1900s businessman Julius Rosenwald, who donated millions to educate African-American children despite never finishing high school himself. Zeitgeist Rudhramadevi (NR) — The historical drama is based on Rudrama Devi, an Indian queen of the 1200s. Elmwood Sicario (R) — An FBI agent (Emily Blunt) signs up for an unexpectedly violent assignment zig-zagging across the Mexican border to track a cartel boss.

Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Kenner, Slidell, Regal, Canal Place Time Out of Mind (NR) — Richard Gere is a homeless man seeking reconciliation with his estranged daughter. Chalmette The Visit (PG-13) — Siblings Becca (Olivia DeJonge) and Tyler (Ed Oxenbould) discover a dark secret about their seemingly sweet grandparents (Deanna Dunagan and Peter McRobbie) in M. Night Shyamalan’s horror film. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Slidell, Regal The Walk (PG) — The heights are uncomfortable as Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s fake French accent in the fictionalized version of Man on Wire, about tightrope walker Philippe Petit.

Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Slidell, Regal, Canal Place War Room (PG) — A troubled woman turns to prayer in this independent Christian drama.

Elmwood, West Bank, Slidell, Regal Woodlawn (PG) — A high school football player undergoes a spiritual awakening as his community copes with desegregation in this Christian drama. Elmwood, Kenner, Slidell, Regal

SPECIAL SCREENINGS BBC Last Night of the Proms 2015 (NR) — The finale of the BBC Proms (short for “promenade concerts”) classical musical festival was filmed at

FILM LISTINGS London’s Royal Albert Hall. 7 p.m.

Wednesday. Elmwood, Canal Place Beetlejuice (PG) — Break out the striped suit for Tim Burton’s seasonal favorite, screening as part of Friday Nights at NOMA (weather permitting). 7:30 p.m. Friday. Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden The Civil War (NR) — New Orleans Lyceum screens Ken Burns’ epic PBS documentary on five Wednesdays Sept. 16-Oct. 14. 7 p.m.

Wednesday. New Orleans Lyceum Coton Jaune—Acadian Brown Cotton: A Cajun Love Story (NR) — The documentary studies the Acadian tradition of handwoven textiles.

A discussion with the filmmakers and scholars follows. 9:30 a.m. Saturday. Williams Research Center.

The Creeping Garden (NR) — This feature-length documentary about plasmodial slime mold could really grow on you. 9:30 p.m. Tuesday-Thurdsay. Zeitgeist Das Finstere Tal (The Dark Valley) (NR) — Wild Westerners know better than to trust a mysterious stranger in a black hat, and residents of a little village in the Austrian Alps are about to find out.

In German with English subtitles.

7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Deutsches Haus Frankenstein (NR) — Genetic experimentation is difficult and should not be attempted without proper equipment and training. 10 a.m. Sunday. Prytania

India’s Daughter (NR) — Leslee Udwin’s documentary looks at the 2012 rape and murder of a young woman on a Delhi bus, which became a cultural flashpoint in India (where the film is banned). 6 p.m.

Tuesday. Freeman Auditorium The Lego Movie (PG) — Ordinary Lego man Emmet (Chris Pratt) is accidentally prophesied to save the world from evil Lord Business (Will Ferrell). Activities at 6 p.m., film at sunset Friday. A.L. Davis Park The Lion King (G) — A king’s time as ruler rises and falls like the sun and this film is at sunset, weather permitting. 6:30 p.m. Saturday. Holy Name of Mary Church The Metropolitan Opera: Otello (NR) — Aleksandrs Antonenko, Sonya Yoncheva and Zeljko Lucic sing Verdi’s opera, conducted by Yannick Nezet-Seguin. 11:55 a.m.

Saturday. Elmwood, Regal My Fair Lady 50th Anniversary (NR) — See Audrey Hepburn in high definition in the film’s remastered anniversary edition. 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. Sunday. Kenner, Slidell, Canal Place NT Live: Hamlet (2015) (NR) — To

Mississippi Grind

fit in. 12:15 a.m. Friday-Saturday.

Prytania

Like the proverbial gift that keeps on giving, the 1970s have become a seemingly endless fount of inspiration and ideas for current independent filmmakers.

The latest example is Mississippi Grind, a road movie about two unlikely friends who gamble their way down the Mississippi River in hopes of making a big score at a legMississippi Grind THRU endary private poker game in New Orleans.

OCT Showtimes vary In their fourth feature, filmmaking partners Prytania Theatre, 5339 Prytania St., Ryan Fleck and Anna Boden follow examples set by naturalistic, character-driven films from (504) 891-2787 the early ’70s such as Robert Altman’s Califorwww.prytaniatheareneworleans.com nia Split and Bob Rafelson’s Five Easy Pieces.

Like those classics of the New Hollywood era, Mississippi Grind relies on mood, setting and small truths found in the idiosyncrasies of its characters, all brought to life through exceptional performances by Australian actor Ben Mendelsohn (The Place Beyond the Pines), Ryan Reynolds (Adventureland) and a stellar supporting cast.

Before gambling addict Gerry (Mendelsohn) says a word in the film’s opening scenes, it’s clear he has the weight of the world on his slumping shoulders. Gerry meets the younger and more charismatic Curtis (Reynolds) at a casino poker game in Iowa and a friendship begins. They are an odd pair but one that somehow makes emotional sense for each. Desperate to extricate himself from a deep financial hole, Gerry sees Curtis as the positive force and good-luck charm he needs. Curtis’ joviality seems to mask deep-seated issues, and he appears sincere when he says it’s the game itself — and not the prospect of winning — that keeps him so engaged.

On their way to New Orleans, Gerry and Curtis try their luck in St. Louis, Memphis and Tunica, Mississippi, and there is a detour to Little Rock, Arkansas to see Gerry’s long-lost family. At every stop the film offers a series of neon-lit nighttime portraits (by cinematographer Andrij Parekh) of often-familiar landmarks, an intentionally mundane but oddly effective way of distilling the character of each town. The gaming scenes, typically the primary source of tension and excitement in movies about gambling, focus more on local color and the world-weary faces of the players (many of whom were found at casinos along the Mississippi) than on the particulars of the games or their outcomes.

Essential to Mississippi Grind’s Southern road-movie vibe is a blues-centered soundtrack of regional music, ranging from early legends Furry Lewis and Memphis Slim to late-20th century titans Junior Kimbrough and R.L. Burnside. It’s a remarkably savvy and atmospheric selection of songs (available on the film’s two Road Mix soundtrack releases, one each for Gerry and Curtis) that propels the road trip (and the movie) forward.

Among the film’s unexpected gifts are appearances by an unrecognizable Sienna Miller (American Sniper) and Analeigh Tipton (Lucy) as casino-employed call girls and love interests for Gerry and Curtis. The film struggles to recover from the loss of their soulful presence once the road trip resumes.

Mississippi Grind has one too many reversals of fortune for its protagonists as the story winds down in New Orleans. (Unlike the film’s earlier city portraits, the New Orleans scenes focus on people as well as landmarks.) But the story eventually goes to unexpected places, particularly in finding the meaning of the duo’s journey. What good is a road trip without a few surprises? — KEN KORMAN

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Butterscotch Candybatch or Bumperstump Cabbagepatch, that is the question (starring Bimplestitch Wonkypatch). 7 p.m. Thursday. Elmwood, West Bank Nosferatu (NR) — The 1922 silent film inspired by Dracula that became a classic of the genre screens with a live score

by Invincible Czars. 7:30 p.m.

Saturday. Zeitgeist Odd Man Out (NR) — A fugitive Irish rebel (James Mason) creeps through the streets

as the police close a dragnet around him. 10 a.m. Wednesday. Prytania Planes: Fire & Rescue (PG) — The obscure sequel to the obscure sequel Planes features lots of animated aircraft.

The screening includes real fire trucks and costumes are encouraged. 6 p.m. Saturday.

Gretna Riverfront Amphitheater Possession (R) — The extramarital affair is the least of the relationship problems in Andrzej Zulawksi’s supernatu-

ral horror film, which screens as part of Burgundy Picture House’s “Horrorgasm” series.

8:30 p.m. Tuesday. Burgundy Picture House The Rocky Horror Picture Show (NR) — I see you shiver with antici... 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Elmwood Roger Waters The Wall Encore (NR) — Pink Floyd performs The Wall and Roger Waters and Nick Mason answer fan questions on camera. 12:55 p.m.

Sunday. Elmwood

Rosenwald (NR) — The documentary tells the story of 1900s businessman Julius Rosenwald, who donated millions to educate African-American children despite never finishing high school himself.

7:15 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday.

Zeitgeist Targeted (NR) — The locally produced film bills itself as a “no-budget Western.” 5 p.m.

Friday. Rare Form The Thing (R) — A lonely, stranded alien just wants to

The Universe of Keith Haring (NR) — Christina Clausen’s documentary remembers the artist and activist, whose began as a subway graffitist and became an international icon. 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Freeman Auditorium Young Frankenstein (PG) — In Mel Brooks’ comedy, Gene Wilder plays a young neurosurgeon who inherits the castle of his mad scientist grandfather, Dr. Frankenstein. 7:30 p.m Tuesday-Wednesday. Kenner, Slidell A.L. Davis Park: 2600 LaSalle St.; www.nola.gov/nordc 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 AMC Westbank Palace 16: 1151 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey, (504) 263-2298; www.amctheatres.com Burgundy Picture House: 4117 Burgundy St.; www.picturehousenola.com Chalmette Movies: 8700 W. Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette, (504) 3049992; www.chalmettemovies.com Deutsches Haus: 1023 Ridgewood St., Metairie, (504) 522-8014; www. deutscheshaus.org The Grand 14 Esplanade: 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 Gretna Riverfront Amphitheater: Huey P. Long Ave. at First Street, Gretna Holy Name of Mary Church: 400 Verret St., Algiers, (504) 362-5511; www.facebook.com/holynameofmary New Orleans Lyceum: 4511 Chestnut St., (504) 460-9049; www.lyceumproject.com Prytania Theatre: 5339 Prytania St., (504) 891-2787; www. theprytania.com Rare Form: 437 Esplanade Ave., (504) 309-5628; www.rareformnola.com Regal Covington Stadium 14: 69348 Louisiana State Hwy. 121, Covington, (985) 871-7787; www.regmovies. com Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden: New Orleans Museum of Art, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, City Park, (504) 658-4100; www.noma.org The Theatres at Canal Place: The Shops at Canal Place, 333 Canal St., (504) 581-2540; www.thetheatres.com Tulane University, Woldenberg Art Center, Freeman Auditorium: 6823 St. Charles Ave., (504) 314-2200; www. tulane.edu Williams Research Center: The Historic New Orleans Collection, 410 Chartres St., (504) 523-4662; www.hnoc.org Zeitgeist Multi-Disciplinary Arts Center: 1618 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 827-5858; www.zeitgeistnola.org

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The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies Extended Edition (NR) — Pack a snack for the threehour trilogy conclusion with an introduction from director Peter Jackson. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Elmwood, West Bank, Regal

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HAPPENINGS Community Coffee. Joan Mitchell Center, 2275 Bayou Road, (504) 940-2500; www.joanmitchellfoundation.org — The Joan Mitchell Center’s monthly open house features artists in residence, information on current programming and light refreshments. 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday.

— “Pierre Joseph Landry: Patriot, Planter, Sculptor,” opens Friday.

Parse Gallery. 134 Carondelet St., (262) 607-2773; www.parsenola. com — “The Colour Out of Space,” group exhibition of films curated

by Deltaworkers, opening reception 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Friday.

GALLERIES

Drawing demonstration with Michael Meads. Ogden Museum of Southern Art, 925 Camp St., (504) 539-9600; www. ogdenmuseum.org — Exhibiting artist Michael Meads discusses his methods and creates a new piece at this workshop.

Non-members $17.50 (includes admission to Ogden After Hours).

5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday.

5 Press Gallery. 5 Press St., (504) 940-2900; www.5pressgallery. com — Solo exhibition by Brandan Odums, through Nov. 7.

Live painting. Sutton Galleries, 519 Royal St., (504) 581-1914; www. suttongalleries.com — Gallery artist Isabelle Dupuy creates impressionistic paintings at a public studio. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Friday-Sunday.

Academy Gallery. 5256 Magazine St., (504) 899-8111; www. noafa.com — “Color My World,” work by Lory Lockwood; “Transition,” work by Katalin Gergo; both through October.

Low Road third Thursday art walk. Galleries in the 700 to 1100 blocks of Royal Street stay open until 10 p.m. for this monthly event. 6 p.m. Thursday.

OPENING

Crescent City Brewhouse. 527 Decatur St., (504) 522-0571; www. crescentcitybrewhouse.com — Paintings by Claudio Alberto Soriano and Maite Eusebio, opening reception 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday.

New Orleans Museum of Art. City Park, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, (504) 658-4100; www.noma.org

Angela King Gallery. 241 Royal St., (504) 524-8211; www.angelakinggallery.com — Temples of Glass,” glass sculptures by Marlene Rose; new works by Joanna Zjawinska; both through Nov. 13.

Antenna Gallery. 3718 St. Claude Ave., (504) 298-3161; www.pressstreet.com/antenna — “Interdiamentional,” paintings, sculpture and installations by Mark Gosford, through Nov. 8.

Antieau Gallery. 927 Royal St., (504) 304-0849; www.antieaugallery.com — Work by Chris Roberts-Antieau, ongoing.

Anton Haardt Gallery. 2858 Magazine St., (504) 309-4249; www.antonart.com — “Outsider Artist Expose,” folk and outsider art by Mose Tolliver, Howard Finster, Jimmy Lee Sudduth and Chuckie Williams, ongoing.

Ariodante Gallery. 535 Julia St., (504) 524-3233; www.ariodantegal-

Invisible Ping and Absence and Presence

It always is around, but you can’t always see it. Its presence ebbs and flows; it can be big and bloody, or barely visible and pale as snow. The moon is linked to madness and witchcraft — as well as to women, so it fits neatly into Monica Zeringue’s Goddesses and Monsters series in which female figures mingle with lunar mysticism. In Narcissus, a Zeringue-looking nude gazes into a puddle of water and sees herself reflected as the full moon.

Rendered in graphite, it is a luminously cool self portrait flanked by a series of detailed close-ups of the moon rendered in graphite and dark beads on white primed linen. Blood Moon, depicted in deep crimson oils, beads and hair, is more personal, as is Flesh Moon with its bodily aura of warm, moist organs secreted deep within the body. But Cusp, with its decorous white pigment, gold beads and flowery red wallpaper, evokes otherworldInvisible Ping: New paintings ly harmony. Zeringue’s finely painted Post Tenebras Lux THRU and collages by Brian Guidry OCT (pictured) transforms her own visage into a vertiginous Absence and Presence: reflection of the ever-shifting phases of the moon in a new example of the old mystical adage, “As above, New paintings and drawings so below.”

by Monica Zeringue Brian Guidry’s rigorously executed abstractions have Jonathan Ferrara Gallery long suggested meditations on symmetry and surprise, 400A Julia St. harmony and heraldry, nature and manipulation. But now there are some new approaches, as seen in Cool Down (504) 522-5471 Active, where buoyant, floating forms and randomized www.jonathanferraragallery.com textures suggest a larger role for the laws of chance. All hell breaks loose in Absolute Zero as free-form pigments blast forth from an invisible seam in space, and if the colors are pure Guidry, their serpentine ripples convey an expansive aura that makes the 5-square-foot canvas seem bigger than it is. Formal order is restored in the purple, green, gold and fuchsia tones of Serenity Amp, where mystical geometry vibrates to the rhythm of textured Shroud-of-Turin-like markings that look like they might perform an electronic music requiem if scanned. — D. ERIC BOOKHARDT

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lery.com — Paintings and drawings by Cheri Ben-Iesau; jewelry

by Chigusa Nishimoto; paintings

by Myra Williamson Wirtz; art furniture by Veretta Garrison-Moller; all through October.

Arthur Roger Gallery. 432 Julia St., (504) 522-1999; www.arthurrogergallery.com — Kinentic sculpture by Lin Emery; “Operas and Prisons,” photography by David Leventi; “The River and

the City,” paintings by Simon Gunning; all through October.

Retrospective,” paintings by Rise Delmar Ochsner, through October.

Atrium Gallery at Christwood.

100 Christwood Blvd., Covington, (985) 898-0515; www.christwoodrc.com — “Then and Now: A

Barrister’s Gallery. 2331 St. Claude Ave., (504) 525-2767; www. barristersgallery.com — “Eating Chicken (mild), Eating Chicken

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Art Gallery of the Consulate of Mexico. 901 Convention Center Blvd., (504) 528-3722 — “Culto a la Muerte,” photography by Charles Lovell, Michael Alford and Owen Murphy; opening reception and Day of the Dead altar presentation 6 p.m. Monday.

A Gallery for Fine Photography.

241 Chartres St., (504) 568-1313; www.agallery.com — “Joshua Mann Pailet: Recover, Rebuild, Rebirth,” photography from 20052015, including Hurricane Katrina, through Nov. 2.

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ART LISTINGS (spicy),” video installation by Artemis Antippas; “Minotaur,” drawings and collages by Michael Fedor; “Still Shadows,” drawings by Rollin Beamish; all through Nov. 7.

Beata Sasik Gallery. 541 Julia St., (985) 288-4170; www. beatasasik.com — “Down the Rabbit Hole,” paintings and jewelry by Beata Sasik, through October.

Berta’s and Mina’s Antiquities Gallery. 4138 Magazine St., (504) 895-6201 — Paintings

by Mina Lanzas and Nilo Lanzas, ongoing.

Boyd Satellite. 440 Julia St., (504) 581-2440; www.boydsatellitegallery.com — “Taylor Mead in Exile,” paintings, sketches and personal items belonging to the writer and actor, through Nov. 3.

Brand New Orleans Art Gallery. 646 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 251-2695; www. brandartnola.com — “Recent Works,” paintings by Michael Guidry, through October.

Byrdie’s Gallery. 2422 St. Claude Ave., (504) 656-6794; www.byrdiesgallery.com — “Sun-Ripe Reverie,” paintings and installation by Samantha Mullen and Kyle Tveten, through Nov. 10.

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Callan Contemporary. 518 Julia St., (504) 525-0518; www. callancontemporary.com — “Recent Sculpture,” work in bronze by David Borgerding, through October.

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Carol Robinson Gallery. 840 Napoleon Ave., (504) 895-6130; www.carolrobinsongallery. com — “Toward Green,” new paintings by Jere Allen, through October.

Carroll Gallery. Tulane University, Woldenberg Art Center, (504) 314-2228; www. tulane.edu/carrollgallery — “More Media,” interactive and digital art by Kyle Bravo, Amanda Cassingham-Bardwell, Lee Deigaard, Susan Gisleson, Kevin H. Jones, Jenny LeBlanc, Srdjan Loncar, Natalie McLaurin, Karoline Schleh and John Seefeldt, through Oct. 28.

Cole Pratt Gallery. 3800 Magazine St., (504) 891-6789; www.coleprattgallery.com — “Portal,” paintings by Mike Williams, through October.

Collins C. Diboll Art Gallery.

Loyola University, Monroe Library, fourth floor, 6363 St. Charles Ave., (504) 861-5456; www.loyno.edu/dibollgallery — Work by Lee Deigaard and Rachel Jones Deris, through Oct. 22.

Coup D’oeil Art Consortium.

2033 Magazine St., (504) 722-0876; www.coupdoeilartconsortium.com — “At Play in the Fields of Our Lord: The Incursion,” paintings by James Taylor Bonds, through October.

The Foundation Gallery.

1109 Royal St., (504) 568-0955; www.foundationgallerynola. com — “House,” group exhibition featuring Andrew Lamar Hopkins, Ben Hamburger, Marta Maleck, Loren Schwerd, Daniel J. Victor and Shawn Waco, through Oct. 30.

The Front. 4100 St. Claude Ave., (504) 301-8654; www. nolafront.org — “Equuleus,” photography by Lee Deigaard; “Distractions and Follies: New Finished Works in Progress,” mixed-media work

by Alex Podesta; “Rough Draft,” sculpture by Stacey M. Holloway; “Star!Star!Star!Circle!,” performance by George Ferrandi; all through Nov. 8.

Galerie Royale. 3648 Magazine St., (504) 894-1588; www.galerieroyale.net — Mixed-media work by Heather Weathers, through October.

Gallery Orange. 819 Royal St., (504) 701-0857; www. gallery-orange.com — Artist residency featuring Gigi Mills, through Oct. 28.

Good Children Gallery. 4037 St. Claude Ave., (504) 616-7427; www.goodchildrengallery. com — “Trace Elements,” mixed-media work by Scott Andresen, through Nov. 8.

Guthrie Contemporary.

3815 Magazine St., (504) 897-2688; www.guthriecontemporary.com — Photography by Dorothy O’Connor, through December.

Guy Lyman Fine Art. 3645 Magazine St., (504) 899-4687; www.guylymanfineart.com — “Dorothy Jean,” photography by Les Schmidt, through October.

Hall-Barnett Gallery. 237 Chartres St., (504) 522-5657; www.hallbarnett.com — “Memories for Sale,” group exhibition featuring Daisy Winfrey, Merrily Challiss and others, through Nov. 8.

Isaac Delgado Fine Arts Gallery. Delgado Community College, 615 City Park Ave., (504) 361-6620; www.dcc. edu/departments/art-gallery — “Made in the U.S.A.: Visual Arts Faculty Exhibit,” through Oct. 29.

Jean Bragg Gallery of Southern Art. 600 Julia St., (504) 895-7375; www. jeanbragg.com — “Louisiana Wild,” paintings of Louisiana flowers by Will Smith Jr., through October.

John Bukaty Studio and Gallery. 841 Carondelet St., (970) 232-6100; www.johnbukaty. com — “Flags of Our Time,” flag-inspired art by John Bukaty, through October.

Jonathan Ferrara Gallery.

400 Julia St., (504) 522-5471; www.jonathanferraragallery. com — “Absence and Presence,” drawings and paintings

by Monica Zeringue, through October. “Invisible Ping,” new paintings by Brian Guidry, through October.

Julie Silvers Art. 617 Julia St.; www.juliesilversart.com — “Ladies,” paintings and sculpture by Julie Silvers, through October.

Ken Kirschman Artspace.

NOCCA Riverfront, 2800 Chartres St., (504) 940-2787; www. nocca.com — NOCCA faculty exhibition, through Nov. 21.

LeMieux Galleries. 332 Julia St., (504) 522-5988; www.lemieuxgalleries.com — “Pints, Quarts and Gallons,” work

by Christopher Saucedo, through Nov. 28.

New Orleans Art Center.

3330 St. Claude Ave. — “Bywater Biennial,” group exhibition curated by Don Marshall, through Nov. 8.

New Orleans Photo Alliance. 1111 St. Mary St., (504) 610-4899; www.neworleansphotoalliance.org — “Catalyst,” group photography exhibition juried by Alan F. Rothschild, through Nov. 15.

Octavia Art Gallery. 454 Julia St., (504) 309-4249; www.octaviaartgallery.com — New paintings by Caio Fonseca, through October.

Reynolds-Ryan Art Gallery.

Isidore Newman School, 5333 Danneel St., (504) 8966369; www.newmanschool. org — “A Survey 1997-2005,” mixed-media work by Troy Dugas, through Oct. 30.

Scott Edwards Photography Gallery. 2109 Decatur St., (504) 610-0581; www.scottedwardsgallery.com — “Of the Rising Tide: A Photo Essay on the Vanishing Bayou Community of Isle de Jean Charles,” photography by Melinda Rose, through Dec. 6.

Sinistra Studio. 3333 Kingman St., Suite 100, Metairie, (504) 812-3197; www. sinistrastudio.com — “Inside the Artists’ Studio,” ceramic work by Susan Bergman, Gerald Haessig and Kate Tonguis, through Saturday.

Soren Christensen Gallery.

400 Julia St., (504) 569-9501; www.sorengallery.com — “Passages,” work by Thomas Swanston; group exhibition by gallery artists feat. Dana Chapman, Jason Horton, Gretchen Weller Howard, Audra Kohout, Karen Scharer, Steven Seinberg and Arthur Silverman; both through October.

The Southern Letterpress.

3700 St. Claude Ave., (504) 264-3715; www.thesouthernletterpress.com — “Color Matching Systems: Nancy Sharon Collins,” exhibit about historical color design processes, through Oct. 24.

St. Tammany Art Association. 320 N. Columbia St., Covington, (985) 892-8650; www.sttammanyartassociation.org — “Architecture as Art: Selections from the New Orleans Museum of Art,” exhibition of works from NOMA’s permanent collection, through October.

Staple Goods. 1340 St. Roch Ave., (504) 908-7331; www. postmedium.org/staplegoods — “Transpositions,” new work by Marianne Desmarais, through Nov. 8.

Steve Martin Studios. 624 Julia St., (504) 566-1390; www. stevemartinfineart.com — “Creatures of the Waterline,” paintings by Frances Rodriguez, through October.

Studio Inferno. 6601 St. Claude Ave., (504) 945-1878; www.facebook.com/infernonola — “Katrina X,” work

by Larkin Gaudet, Althea Holden, Karen Edmunds and Mitchell Gaudet commemorating Hurricane Katrina, through Nov. 1.

Ten Gallery. 4432 Magazine St., (504) 333-1414; www.tengallerynola.com — “Places and Offhand Geometry,” paintings and mixed-media work by Bryce Speed, through October.

UNO-St. Claude Gallery.

2429 St. Claude Ave., (504) 280-6493; www.finearts.uno. edu — “UNO Painting: 19712015,” work by professors emeritus Doyle Gertjejansen, Richard Johnson and Jim Richard, through Nov. 8.

MUSEUMS Contemporary Arts Center.

900 Camp St., (504) 528-3800; www.cacno.org — “REVERB: Past, Present, Future,” group exhibition of regional artists curated by Isolde Brielmaier, through Nov. 1.

The Historic New Orleans Collection. 533 Royal St., (504) 523-4662; www.hnoc. org — “From Winnfield to Washington: The Life and Career of Huey P. Long,” exhibition of documents, photographs and audiovisual records, through Sunday, and more.

Laura Simon Nelson Galleries for Louisiana Art. The Historic New Orleans Collection, 400 Chartres St., (504) 523-4662; www.hnoc. org/nelson-galleries — “The Katrina Decade: Images of an Altered City,” photography by David Spielman and archival images.

Longue Vue House and Gardens. 7 Bamboo Road, (504) 488-5488; www. longuevue.com — “Collective Media,” abstract art created by second-grade students in collaboration with

architect Elizabeth Chen, through Oct. 25.

Louisiana Children’s Museum. 420 Julia St., (504) 523-1357; www.lcm.org — Architecture and historic French Quarter life exhibit

by The Historic New Orleans Collection, ongoing.

Louisiana State Museum Cabildo. 701 Chartres St., (504) 568-6968; www.lsm. crt.state.la.us — “From ‘Dirty Shirts’ to Buccaneers,” art, artifacts and documents from the Battle of New Orleans, through Jan. 8, and more.

Louisiana State Museum Presbytere. 751 Chartres St., (504) 568-6968; www.lsm. crt.state.la.us — “From the Big Apple to the Big Easy,” Carnival costume designs by Helen Clark Warren and John C. Scheffler, and more.

New Orleans Museum of Art. City Park, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, (504) 658-4100; www.noma.org — “Time/ Frame,” photography from the permanent collection, through Nov. 22, and more.

Newcomb Art Museum. Tulane University, Woldenberg Art Center, Newcomb Place, (504) 314-2406; www.newcombartmuseum.tulane.edu — “A Shared Space: KAWS, Karl Wirsum and Tomoo Gokita,” group exhibition, through Jan. 3, 2016.

Ogden Museum of Southern Art. 925 Camp St., (504) 5399600; www.ogdenmuseum. org — “Self-Taught, Outsider and Visionary Art from the Permanent Collection,” through Nov. 7, and more Old U.S. Mint. 400 Esplanade Ave., (504) 568-6993; www.louisianastatemuseum.org/museums/the-oldus-mint — “Keeping Time,” photographs of Louisiana’s musical history, and more.

Southeastern Architectural Archive. Tulane University, Jones Hall, 6801 Freret St., (504) 865-5699; www.seaa. tulane.edu — “Medieval Louisiana,” exhibit about the region’s adoption of Byzantine, Romanesque, Hispano-Moresque and Gothic architectural forms.

Southern Food & Beverage Museum. 1504 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 569-0405; www.sofabinsitute.org — “The Photography of Modernist Cuisine,” large-format photography by Nathan Myhrvold.

Williams Research Center.

410 Chartres St., (504) 5234662; www.hnoc.org/willcent.htm — “It’s Only Natural: Flora and Fauna in Louisiana Decorative Arts,” exhibition of antiques and decorative items, through Nov. 28.

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show featuring music by Romy Kaye and the Brent Walsh Jazz Trio. Midnight Friday.

Comic Strip. Siberia, 2227 St. Claude Ave., (504) 265-8855; life in Charenton mental asylum www.siberianola.com — Corey in Doug Wright’s fictionalized Mack and Roxie le Rouge host drama. 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday. a free comedy and burlesque show. 9 p.m. Monday.

Ritual Murder. Ashe Cultural Arts Center, 1712 Oretha Castle Creole Sweet Tease Burlesque Haley Blvd., (504) 569-9070; Show. The Saint Hotel, Burgundy www.ashecac.org — Chakula Bar, 931 Canal St., (504) 522-5400; cha Jua Theater Company www.thesainthotelneworleans. presents Tom Dent’s drama com — Trixie Minx leads a about violence in the black burlesque performance featurcommunity. A discussion ing music by Jayna Morgan and follows. Tickets $15, students the Creole Syncopators Jazz and seniors $10. 8 p.m. FridayBand. Free; reserved table $10.

Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday.

9:30 p.m. Friday.

Songs that Won the War. The Dirty Dime Peepshow.

National World War II MuAllWays Lounge, 2240 St. Claude seum, Stage Door Canteen, 945 Ave., (504) 758-5590; www.theallMagazine St., (504) 528-1944; wayslounge.com — The Lady www.stagedoorcanteen.org Lucerne, Vinsantos Defonte, Dar— The Victory Belles perform ling Darla James and others star classic World War II-era songs in an extra-naughty burlesque like “The White Cliffs of Dover,” show, hosted by Ben Wisdom “The Last Time I Saw Paris” and and produced by Bella Blue.

“La Vie en Rose.” Tickets $40.

Tickets $15. Midnight Saturday.

11:45 a.m. Wednesday.

The Flim Flam Revue. Lucky Walking to New Orleans.

Pierre’s, 735 Bourbon Street, Carver Theater, 2101 Orleans (702) 785-7441; www.luckypierAve., (504) 304-0460; www.walk- resnola.com — A rotating cast ing2neworleans.com — Al “Lil including Dante the Magician, Fats” Jackson, Shamarr Allen Chris McDaniel and Donny Vomit and other musicians star in a performs magic, sideshow acts musical tribute to the longtime and comedy. Tickets $10. 8 p.m. & collaboration between Fats 10 p.m. Wednesday & Sunday.

Domino and Dave Bartholomew.

Look What I Can Do Variety Tickets start at $35. 7 p.m.

Show. AllWays Lounge, 2240 Thursday-Sunday.

St. Claude Ave., (504) 758-5590; www.theallwayslounge.com — FAMILY Kitty Kaos, Dr. Sick, Ooops the Alvin and the Chipmunks.

Clown and performing dog Mr. Saenger Theatre, 1111 Canal St., Cheeze star in a circus arts, (504) 287-0351; www.saengerburlesque and vaudeville show. nola.com — Alvin, Simon and 10 p.m. Friday.

Theodore sing hit songs, breakdance and perform other Show Ghouls. Howlin’ Wolf, antics on their way across the 907 S. Peters St., (504) 529-5844; country in the touring musical www.thehowlinwolf.com — Roxie le Rouge and others perform in show. 3 p.m. & 6 p.m. Sunday.

Slow Burn Burlesque’s Halloween show. Tickets start at $15. 11 CABARET, p.m. Saturday.

BURLESQUE The Vice is Right. Dragon’s Den & VARIETY (upstairs), 435 Esplanade Ave., (504) 940-5546; www.thesociBig Deal Burlesque. Cafe Istanbul, New Orleans Healing etyofsin.com — The Society of Sin’s game show-themed burCenter, 2372 St. Claude Ave., lesque features performers and (504) 940-1130; www.cafeisvolunteer contestants from the tanbulnola.com — Kitty Kaos, audience. Tickets $8 in advance, Nikki Le Villain, Lady Lucerne $10 at the door. 9 p.m. Tuesday. and Ooops the Clown perform comedy, burlesque, aerial and sideshow acts at the second DANCE edition of Big Deal Burlesque’s Halloween show. 8 p.m. Sunday. So You Think You Can Dance.

Saenger Theatre, 1111 Canal St., Bluestockings Burlesque. Bar (504) 287-0351; www.saengernola.

Redux, 801 Poland Ave., (504) com — Competitors from season 592-7083; www.barredux.com 12 of the TV show perform. Tick— Picolla Tushy’s Bluestockings ets start at $37. 8 p.m. Monday. burlesque troupe performs monthly. 10 p.m. Saturday.

COMEDY Burlesque Ballroom. Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse, 1919. The New Movement, 2706 Royal Sonesta New Orleans, St. Claude Ave., (504) 302-8264; 300 Bourbon St., (504) 553-2331; www.newmovementtheater. www.sonesta.com/imjazzplay- com — Derek Dupuy, Chris Trew, house — Trixie Minx stars in the CJ Hunt, Tami Nelson, Mike Spara, weekly 1960s-style burlesque Chris Kaminstein, Mike Yoder,

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6x6. The Theatre at St. Claude, 2240 St. Claude Ave., (504) 638-6326; www.southernrep.com — Local playwrights present staged readings of six new, 10-minute plays on a single theme. Tickets $10.

7:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Facade. East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie, (504) 838-1190; www. jefferson.lib.la.us — Moscow Nights stages an adaptation of William E. Wade’s book about the spiritual journey of a family whose son has cystic fibrosis.

Free. 2 p.m. Saturday.

Faustus. Old Marquer Theatre, 2400 St. Claude Ave., (504) 2988676; www.oldmarquer.com — Lux et Umbra presents Christopher Marlowe’s classic tale about a scholar who makes a deal with the devil. Tickets $20.

8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday.

Jump, Jive & Wail: The Music of Louis Prima. National World War II Museum, Stage Door Canteen, 945 Magazine St., (504) 528-1944; www.stagedoorcanteen.org — The show includes songs Louis Prima was known for, including “Sing!

Sing! Sing!” and “Basin Street Blues.” Dinner 6 p.m., show 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday; brunch show 11 a.m. Sunday.

Katrina, Mother-in-Law of ’Em All. Slidell Little Theatre, 2024 Nellie Drive, Slidell, (985) 641-0324; www.slidelllittletheatre.org — Slidell Little Theatre presents Rob Florence’s drama about a group of Hurricane Katrina survivors who gather at the Mother-in-Law Lounge.

General tickets $16, students $8. 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday.

A New Brain. Kajun’s Pub, 2256 St. Claude Ave., (504) 947-3735; www.kajunpub.com — See ’Em On Stage presents the New Orleans premiere of a musical about a lyricist who searches for his inspiration after a near-death experience.

General tickets $25. 7:30 p.m.

Friday-Monday.

Our Town. Le Petit Theatre du Vieux Carre, 616 St. Peter St., (504) 522-2081; www.lepetittheatre.com — Maxwell Williams directs Thorton Wilder’s classic play about families in the fictional small town of Grover’s Corners. 7:30 p.m. ThursdaySaturday, 3 p.m. Sunday.

Quills. Cutting Edge Theater, 747 Robert Blvd., Slidell, (985) 6400333; www.cuttingedgetheater. com — French writer and libertine Marquis De Sade (Ronald Brister) lives out the end of his

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STAGE LISTINGS Thornton Wilder’s Our Town takes place in 1901 in fictional Grover’s Corners, an idyllic small town of 2,642 people who all seem to know each other. The play won a Pulitzer Prize in 1938 and became an American classic for Wilder’s beautiful writing and focus on love, family and community.

But Our Town is not the easiest show to present. There’s a large cast, and the script calls for no props — actors pantomime activities in kitchens and at a diner. Act 1 documents a day in the life of the townspeople, and the story focuses on neighboring families the Webbs and Gibbs.

In Le Petit Theatre du Vieux Carre’s production, Carol Sutton plays Stage ManOur Town OCT ager, an onstage narrator who breaks the fourth 7:30 p.m. Thu.-Sat., wall to address the audience. She fills in details, Sun. 3 p.m.

THRU fleshes out scenes and provides relevant background. Stage Manager has long monologues, Le Petit Theatre and Sutton is exceedingly warm and charming, du Vieux Carre, setting the tone for the show.

616 St. Peter St. The families’ matriarchs — Mrs. Gibbs (Ann Dal(504) 522-2081 rymple) and Mrs. Webb (Michelle Benet) — prepare for a busy day, but they find a moment to sit and www.lepetitchat about life and the quirks of their husbands, theatre.com the lovable Dr. Gibbs (Silas Cooper) and newsTickets $35-$50 paper man Mr. Webb (James Howard Wright).

Dalrymple is elegant and has quiet strength that builds as the show progresses. Her performance in Act 3 is affecting in a subtle, almost dreamlike way. Mrs. Webb is a bit more frantic than Mrs. Gibbs, and Benet gives a strong performance.

In his New Orleans directorial debut, new Le Petit Artistic Director Maxwell Williams works effectively with Evan Adamson’s spare set, beautifully staging moments such as childhood friends Emily Webb (Sara Minerd) and George Gibbs (Greg Chandler Maness) facing each other from their bedroom windows using two tall ladders. Their childhood friendship evolves into a romantic relationship and propels the play. Emily is bubbly but nervous, and Minerd plays her with fitting coyness.

Her high school sweetheart, George, is a bit dull but ultimately lovable. At first Maness’ delivery felt too modern, like a contemporary stoner, but he found his groove, particularly during a pre-wedding scene with his new father-in-law Mr. Webb, who Wright plays with touching gruffness. Maxwell guided the show’s memorable final act to a poignant conclusion.

Le Petit delivers a shining production of the classic drama. In a technology-driven, hectic age, the message of Our Town — to be present in the moment — feels timely and significant. — TYLER GILLESPIE

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Cecile Monteyne, Jared Gore, Ian Hoch and James Hamilton perform improv comedy. Tickets $5. 8 p.m. Saturday.

Comedy Boom. House of Blues Voodoo Garden, 225 Decatur St., (504) 310-4999; www.houseofblues.com — Leon Blanda hosts a free comedy showcase.

8 p.m. Thursday.

Comedy F—k Yeah. Dragon’s Den (upstairs), 435 Esplanade Ave., (504) 940-5546; www.dragonsdennola.com — Vincent Zambon hosts a rotating showcase of local comedians. 8:30 p.m. Friday.

ComedySportz. 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.

Friday-Saturday.

Dean’s List. The New Movement, 2706 St. Claude Ave., (504) 302-8264; www.newmovementtheater.com — Kaitlin Marone, Margee Green, Cyrus Cooper and Jonathan Evans perform improv comedy at a free show.

8 p.m. Monday.

The Magna Carta Show. Playhouse NOLA, 3214 Burgundy St.; www.magnacartacomedy.com — William Benner, David Kendall, Nathan Sutter, Brian Tarney and Thomas Fewer star in a weekly improv and sketch comedy show. 8:30 p.m. Saturday.

Pure Comedy. Pure New Orleans Bar/Lounge, 1101 Gravier

St., (844) 787-3504 — Horatio Dell and Amanda G. host an open mic. Sign up at 6:30 p.m., show at 7 p.m. Thursday.

Think You’re Funny? Carrollton Station Bar and Music Club, 8140 Willow St., (504) 865-9190; www. carrolltonstation.com — All comics are welcome to perform at the weekly open mic. Sign-up at 8 p.m., show 9 p.m. Wednesday.

CALL FOR THEATER New Orleans Fringe. The curated performance arts festivals seeks original show submissions for the April 14-17, 2016 festival. Visit www.nolafringe.org for details. Deadline Dec. 10.

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TUESDAY 13 First-Time Renovator Training. Preservation Resource Center, 923 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 581-7032; www.prcno. org — Prospective home renovators learn about selecting, financing and managing projects in three weekly courses.

Non-members $65. RSVP to Suzanne at (504) 636-3399 or sblaum@prcno.org. 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Maritime Workforce Summit & Career Expo. Port of New Orleans, 1350 Port of New Orleans Place, (504) 522-2551; www.portno.com — The day includes a panel discussion about industry career tracks at 8:30 p.m. and a career expo from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Night Out Against Crime.

St. Roch Park, 1800 St. Roch Ave. — Representatives from law enforcement agencies, local officials and Q93’s Wild Wayne host a kick-off event for a citywide series of crime prevention block parties.

5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

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RAW New Orleans presents Merge. Republic New Orleans, 828 S. Peters St., (504) 5288282; www.republicnola. com — More than 40 local artists in film, fashion, music, performance, visual art, photography, hair and makeup show off their work at this interdisciplinary showcase.

Tickets $15 in advance, $20 at the door. 7 p.m.

That Old Black Magic: Voodoo in New Orleans. Algiers Regional Library, 3014 Holiday Drive, Algiers, (504) 529-7323; www.neworleanspubliclibrary.org — Pamela Arceneaux discusses the history of voodoo and its presence in Louisiana. 5 p.m.

THURSDAY 15 American Archives Tour.

Orleans Tower, 1340 Poydras St. — The Office of the Clerk of Civil District Court offers a free tour of archives about New Orleans’ history as a

Healthy eating sessions.

West Bank Regional Library, 2751 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey, (504) 364-2660; www.jefferson.lib.la.us — Karen Walker of the LSU AgCenter hosts a series of free lessons and food demonstrations about healthy eating. 7 p.m.

Ignition Festival. FilmWorks New Orleans, 3501 Jourdan Road, (504) 460-5812; www. ignitionfestival.com — Revelers gather at the Krewe of Chewbacchus’ “Chewburnitall” festival to dance, eat, drink, camp, explore large art installations and burn some of them down. Saturday tickets $50, weekend pass $150.

Thursday-Saturday.

West Jeff Family Fest. West Jefferson Medical Center, 1101 Medical Center Blvd., Marrero, (504) 347-5511; www.wjmc.org — The festival includes live music, food, carnival rides, a car and bike show, kids’ activities, trick-or-treating and the “I Pink I Can, I Pink I Can” breast cancer run/walk on Saturday. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Thursday, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, noon to 10 p.m. Saturday.

FRIDAY 16 Boo at the Zoo. Audubon Zoo, 6500 Magazine St., (504) 5814629; www.auduboninstitute. org — Audubon Zoo’s annual Halloween extravaganza for kids up to age 12 offers trickor-treating, games, live music and a toddler area. Tickets $17, babies under 1 year free.

Friday-Saturday.

Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival. Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival, Lafayette Square Park, 540 St. Charles Ave.; www.jazzandheritage. org/blues-fest — The blues festival celebrates the South with music, an arts market, an oral history stage and a smorgasbord of barbecue from local restaurants.

Headliners include Marcia Ball, The Funky Meters and Denise LaSalle. Free admission. 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Saturday-Sunday.

Festival of the Lake. Our Lady of the Lake, 316 Lafitte St., Mandeville, (985) 626-5671 — The church festival features food, carnival games, bingo, a craft market and live music

by The Molly Ringwalds, The Bucktown All-Stars and

others. 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.

Friday Nights at NOMA. New Orleans Museum of Art, City Park, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, (504) 658-4100; www.noma.org — The museum is open late on Friday, celebrating the opening of “Pierre Joseph Landry: Painter, Planter, Sculptor”with a talk about Tim Youd by Aaron McNamee, the release of Kerri McCaffety’s book New Orleans at Night, music by Ian McFeron and a screening of Beetlejuice.

5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Great Futures Gala. Mardi Gras World, 1380 Port of New Orleans Place, (504) 361-7821; www. greatfuturesnola.eventbrite. com — Gayle Benson hosts the gala for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater New Orleans, which features food, cocktails, auctions and live music. Tickets start at $250. VIP reception at 6 p.m., event from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Jazz City Tap Fest. Kelly School of Dance, 5740 Bundy Road, (504) 241-8842; www.tapfestnola.org — The inaugural dance festival is a weekend of tap classes, tap history and a tap jam jazz brunch. Single classes start at $30 and packages are available. Friday-Sunday.

Jiji Needs New Boobs. Mag’s 940, 940 Elysian Fields Ave., (504) 948-1888 — Bowtie Burlesque’s fundraiser features purposefully bad karaoke, a burlesque performance, dancing, cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and a raffle. Proceeds support medical and breast reconstruction costs for founding troupe member Jiji Ignatius. Tickets $5. 8 p.m.

Magic in the Moonlight. City Park Botanical Garden, 1 Palm Drive, (504) 483-9386; www.neworleanscitypark.com/botanical-garden — The dinner raises funds for the new entrance to the Botanical Garden with a three-course outdoor meal by chef Susan Spicer, a silent auction and music by the Leroy Jones Quintet. Tickets start at $300. 6:30 p.m.

Mid-City Porch Crawl. Redemption Restaurant, 3835 Iberville St., (504) 309-3570; www.mcno. org — The Mid-City Neighborhood Association’s annual event is a tour of neighborhood porches with food and spirits from nearby restaurants and bars. The crawl begins at Redemption. Non-member tickets $50 in advance, $60 at the door; designated driver tickets $25 in advance, $35 at the door. 6:30 p.m.

Oktoberfest. Rivertown, 400 block of Williams Boulevard, Kenner, (504) 468-7231; www. oktoberfestnola.com — The

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Benefit Party: Louisiana Books 2 Prisoners. NOLA Til Ya Die, 3536 Toulouse St., (504) 281-4928; www.ylcnola. org — The party features a performance by the Who Dat Poets and cocktails by Swamp Pop. Proceeds benefit the nonprofit, which mails books to inmates. 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

French and Spanish colony for Notarial Archives Month.

Call (504) 407-0106 or email jstrawn@orleanscdc.com to RSVP. 10 a.m.

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EVENT LISTINGS festival is held Fridays and Saturdays through Oct. 24, with traditional German food and beer, live music, beer stein-holding contests and kids’ activities including crafts and puppets.

Admission $6; children 12 and under and active-duty military are free.

Oswald’s Summer of Secrets. Crowne Plaza New Orleans Airport, 2829 Williams Blvd., Kenner, (504) 463-7017; www.oswaldconference.com — The conference explores conspiracy theories and New Orleans’ connection to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.

Friday-Sunday.

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The Red, White & Blue Rendezvous. The Gathering, 7265 St. Claude Ave., (504) 264-5203; www.thegatheringcc.com — Attendees can meet local political candidates and “vote” with donations to the St. Bernard Volunteers for Family & Community. There’s also a raffle and a cash bar. Tickets $40.

Call Faith Moran at (504) 4505809 or Claudette Ponstein at (504) 669-8089 for details.

6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

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Violet Oyster Festival. Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 2621 Colonial Drive, Violet, (504) 682-7070; www. olol-church.com — Oysters are served raw, fried, grilled and on po-boys. There’s also a variety of other seafood dishes, as well as live music, carnival rides, games, contests and a crafts fair. Free admission. 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Friday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, noon to 9 p.m. Sunday,

SATURDAY 17 AcroNola Festival. New Orleans City Park, 1 Palm Drive, (504) 488-2896; www.neworleanscitypark.com — Acro yoga instructors offer free classes for all experience levels on the Great Lawn. By donation. Noon to 4 p.m.

Algiers Point Home Tour.

Algiers Point, 200 Morgan St., Algiers; www.algierspoint. org/home-tour.html — Eight historic homes and three historic churches are featured on the tour. Tickets $15. Saturday-Sunday.

5:30 p.m., festival from 7 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

Band. Adult registration $30, youth and seniors $15. 7 a.m.

Bike the Big Easy. Champions Square, Mercedes-Benz Superdome, 1500 Poydras St., (504) 587-3822; www.bikethebigeasy.com — The inaugural bike ride offers 20- and 40mile routes that tour New Orleans neighborhoods on closed streets. Riders return to Champions Square for the after-party. Registration $50 through Oct. 15, $75 on Oct. 16. 7 a.m.

Great Strides Slidell. John Slidell Park, 105 Robert Blvd., Slidell, (985) 646-4371; www. fightcf.cff.org — The Halloween-themed walk benefits the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and features music, food, children’s activities and a costume contest. 8:30 a.m.

Butterfly gardening workshop. Green Project, 2831 Marais St., (504) 945-0240; www.thegreenproject.org — Linda Auld discusses butterflies and butterfly gardens.

Attendees receive milkweed seeds and planters. 10 a.m. to noon.

Carpenter’s Crawl. Banks Street Bar, 4401 Banks St., (504) 486-0258; www. uncommonconstruction. org — The bar crawl benefits unCommon Construction, a nonprofit that sponsors youth trade apprenticeships.

The crawl begins at Banks Street Bar, stops at Finn McCool’s and proceeds to 12 Mile Limit for an after-party with live music. 3:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

Cocktoberfest. Krewe of Armeinius, 433 N. Broad St.; www.armeinius.org — The Krewe of Armeinius’ cheeky adult celebration features a beer garden, German food and contests. 7 p.m.

Fall Fun Fest. Norman Mayer Branch Library, 3001 Gentilly Blvd., (504) 596-3100; www. neworleanspubliclibrary.org — There’s arts and crafts, games, refreshments, free books for children and teens and music by Bamboula 2000 at the library’s festival.

Noon to 3 p.m.

Family Day. New Orleans Jazz Market, 1436 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd.; www. phnojm.com — Families can enjoy jazz story time at 11 a.m., crafts at 2 p.m. and a solo pianist from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Herb sale. Private residence, 2202 Gen. Pershing St.; www. herbsocietynola.com — The Herb Society of America sells herbs, annuals and perennials in a private garden.

9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

I Pink I Can, I Pink I Can Fun Run/Walk. West Jefferson Medical Center, 1101 Medical Center Blvd., Marrero, (504) 347-5511; www.wjmc.org — The 2-mile breast cancer awareness run/walk is open to adults and children and includes a post-race festival.

Proceeds benefit the Cancer Center at West Jefferson Medical Center. Registration $35, kids $25. 8 a.m.

Irish Fest. Kingsley House, 1600 Constance St., (504) 523-6221; www.irishfestneworleans.com — The annual heritage festival features food, an Irish dance competition and live music

by Zydepunks, The Poor Clares, Wild Irish Roots and others. Festival buttons are $12 in advance or $15 at the door and are good for drink specials at several local bars. 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

St., (504) 368-0411 — Trinity Luthern’s rain-or-shine Oktoberfest celebration offers brats, sauerkraut, apple strudel and beer. Noon to 5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday.

Parenting Center Monster Mash. Bogue Falaya Park, downtown Covington, (985) 898-4171; www.sthfoundation.org/foundation/ monstermash.htm — The St. Tammany Parish Hospital Parenting Center hosts a Halloween party for parents and kids with trick-or-treating, games, crafts, inflatables, food and live music.

Weather permitting. Adults $5, children $15 in advance; adults $10, children $20 at the gate. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Purple Purpose Gala. Paint and Jrink, 622 Elysian Fields Ave., (504) 324-2278; www. scottelijacksonfoundation. org — The Scott Eli Jackson Foundation’s pancreatic cancer charity gala honors the late Dr. Elliot Willard with food, drinks and music by T-Ray the Violinist and Mario Abney & the Abney Band.

Tickets $50. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Renaissance Bleu. Dillard University, 2601 Gentilly Blvd., (504) 283-8822; www.dillard. edu — The five-course dinner and fundraiser celebrates the anniversary of Dillard’s theater program with an art and performance exhibition, an awards ceremony and music by Troy Sawyer. Art show admission $15; dinner tickets start at $60. 5 p.m.

Living History Day. Chalmette Battlefield of Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, 8606 W. St. Bernard Highway, Chalmette, (504) 589-3882; www.nps.gov/jela — Visitors go back to 1815 with a militia camp, campfire cooking demonstration and other activities. Military drills are re-enacted at 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Free admission.

10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Rockin’ with the NOLA Stars. Marriott New Orleans Convention Center Hotel, 859 Convention Center Blvd., (504) 613-2886; www.bridgehouse.org — The fundraiser for Bridge House/Grace House features a dance competition, food, music, a silent auction and cash bar.

Tickets $40 in advance, $45 at the door. 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

NOLA East Friends Fest. Joe W. Brown Park, 5601 Read Blvd., (504) 355-7175; www. friendsofjoewbrownpark. org — The Friends of Joe W. Brown Park’s family festival celebrates diversity and community with live music, food, vendors, free health screenings, kids’ activities and more. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Sealed in Style Gala.

Harrah’s Casino, Harrah’s Theatre, 1 Canal St., (504) 533-6600; www.sealedinstlye.com — Easter Seals Louisiana’s fundraising gala has a James Bond theme and features live music and dancing, a silent auction, open bar and hors d’oeuvres.

Tickets $100. 8 p.m.

Family Fun Day. Holy Name of Mary Church, 400 Verret St., Algiers, (504) 362-5511; www.facebook.com/holynameofmary — The church festival features food, Anba Dlo Halloween Festigames, crafts, live music and val. New Orleans Healing a screening of The Lion King OCH Recycled Art Market.

Center, 2372 St. Claude Ave., at Movies on the Point. Noon Zeitgeist Multi-Disciplinary (504) 948-9961; www.anbadto 6 p.m.

Arts Center, 1618 Oretha lofestival.org — The event Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 827includes a water symposium Freret 5K. Freret Street, 5858; www.ochartmarket. and Halloween festival with between Napoleon and com — There’s live music, a parade, music, dance, Jefferson avenues; www. food, a costume contest and jlno.org/freret5k — The Junior entertainment, art and home furnishings crafted from more. Sweet Crude, Tank & League of New Orleans reclaimed materials. 10 a.m. the Bangas, 101 Runners feat. hosts a 5K and 1-mile run/ to 3 p.m.

Big Chief Juan Pardo, Batewalk. The after-race party Bunda and others perform. features food, drinks and Oktoberfest. Trinity live music by the Tulane Jazz Lutheran Church, 620 Eliza Free admission. Parade at

Torchbearer’s Awards Gala.

Royal Palm Restaurant, 1901 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey, (504) 644-4100; www.royalpalmrestaurant.com — TV host Gina Swanson hosts the National Coalition of 100 Black Women’s awards gala, which honors three recipients for their social justice advocacy. Tickets $60. Noon to 3 p.m.

SUNDAY 18 Burgers Bourbon & Beer.

Generations Hall, 310 Andrew Higgins Drive, (504) 568-1702; www.no-hunger. org/events — Local burger joints pair their burgers with specialty bourbon cocktails and Abita beers at the tasting event, a fundraiser for Second Harvest Food Bank.

General admission starts at $45. 4:30 to 7 p.m.

From the Bayou to the Lowcountry. Kingsley House, 1600 Constance St., (504) 523-6221; www.kingsleyhouse.org — The barbecue features live music and benefits South Carolina flood victims. A $20 suggested donation buys a plate with pork, side, bread and sweet tea. BYOB. 1 p.m.

Fun! Raising Evening. Rock ’n’ Bowl, 3000 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 861-1700; www. rocknbowl.com — The party benefits Compassionate Burial for Indigent Babies and features food, beer, bowling, a silent auction and music by the Wiseguys.

Tickets $40, children $20.

6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Institute of Politics Annual Fundraiser. Private residence; (504) 864-7082 — The fundraiser is held at a private home. Call or email screen@loyno.edu for details. Tickets $75. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

New Orleans Kidney Walk. Audubon Park, 6500 Magazine St., (504) 581-4629; www.donate.kidney.org/nola — The pet-friendly, all-ages 2-mile walk benefits the National Kidney Foundation of Louisiana. Registration at 8:30 a.m., walk at 10 a.m.

Purses and Pearls Fashion Show. Sheraton New Orleans Hotel, 500 Canal St., (504) 595-5511; www. sheratonneworleans.com — The Mystic Krewe of Nyx’s fundraising luncheon and fashion show benefits the American Cancer Society of Greater New Orleans. Bryan Batt hosts. Tickets $75.

Email pursesnpearls@yahoo. com for details. 11:30 a.m.

SPORTS Saints. Mercedes-Benz Superdome, 1500 Poydras St., (504) 587-3663; www. superdome.com — The New Orleans Saints play the Atlanta Falcons.

7:25 p.m. Thursday.

WORDS Alan Gauthreaux and Daryl Hippensteel. Algiers Regional Library, 3014 Holiday Drive, Algiers, (504) 529-7323; www.

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Anba Dlo

The Anba Dlo festival takes its name for the Haitian Creole term meaning “beneath the waters.” The Halloween celebration starts with its annual Water Symposium (noon to 4 p.m.) and in the evening there is a costume parade, live music, a midnight Voodoo ritual and more. The costume parade includes Anba Dlo the Radical Faeries, NOLA Cherry Bombs, OCT New Orleans Star-Steppin’ Cosmonaughties, Roux La La, Pussyfooters, Icons for Peace, Otter Healing Center, and the Pony Girls, Skinz N Bonez, Muff2372 St. Claude Ave. A-Lottas, BateBunda and Gang Flag Vern.

(504) 940-1130 It begins at 6 p.m. at Franklin Avenue www.anbadlofestival.org and Royal Street, heads to Frenchmen Street and ends at the New Orleans Healing Center. There’s music by Tank and the Bangas (pictured), Sweet Crude, 101 Runners, BateBunda and others and burlesque performances by the Primrose Dolls.

The event also includes art installations, psychic readings, crafts, food, acrobats, interactive experiences and water altars.

The symposium examines New Orleans’ relationship with water from scientific, civic, artistic and spiritual perspectives. Travers Mackel moderates the event, and Propeller’s mentoring program will hold a pitch contest. A portion of festival proceeds benefits A Studio in the Woods and Tulane University’s Environmental Law Clinic. Admission is free. — WILL COVIELLO

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Being Mixed and Writing About It. Playhouse NOLA, 3214 Burgundy St. — Delia Tomino Nakayama teaches a workshop for poets of mixed heritage. Free; donations accepted. 2 p.m. Saturday.

Big Book Sale. Pontchartrain Center, 4545 Williams Blvd., Kenner, (504) 455-2665; www. friendsofjeffersonlibrary.org — The sale features more than 55,000 used books, DVDS, CDs, records and more. There’s also an auction of specialty items.

Proceeds benefit the Friends of the Jefferson Public Library.

Call or e-mail friendsjpl@ yahoo.com for details. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.

Chelsea Clinton. Octavia Books, 513 Octavia St., (504) 899-7323; www.octaviabooks. com — Chelsea Clinton signs It’s Your World: Get Informed, Get Inspired & Get Going, an activism guide for children and teens. A $21 ticket admits up to four people and

includes a copy of the book.

5:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Cynthia Lejeune Nobles.

Garden District Book Shop, The Rink, 2727 Prytania St., (504) 895-2266; www.gardendistrictbookshop.com — The cookbook author discusses and signs The Confederacy of Dunces Cookbook: Recipes from Ignatius J. Reilly’s New Orleans.

Lucky Dogs are served. 6 p.m.

Tuesday.

Elizabeth Sanders. Octavia Books, 513 Octavia St., (504) 899-7323; www.octaviabooks. com — The author discusses and signs The Last Light.

6 p.m. Monday.

John Pope. The author discusses and signs Getting Off at Elysian Fields. 7 p.m.

Tuesday at East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., and 6 p.m. Wednesday at Octavia Books, 513 Octavia St. Michael Hearst. Octavia Books, 513 Octavia St., (504) 899-7323; www.octaviabooks.com — The author gives a presentation based on his book Extraordinary People: A Semi-Comprehensive Guide to Some of the World’s Most Fascinating Individuals. 5:30 p.m. Thursday.

Garth Risk Hallberg. Garden District Book Shop, The Rink, 2727 Prytania St., (504) 895-2266; www.gardendistrictbookshop.com — The author discusses and signs City on Fire. 3 p.m. Sunday.

Neal Shirley and Saralee Stafford. New Orleans Public Library, Mid-City Branch, 3700 Orleans Ave., (504) 596-2654; www.neworleanspubliclibrary. org — The authors of Dixie Be Damned: 300 Years of Insurrection in the American South discuss the book. 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday.

Jack Gantos. Slidell Library, 555 Robert Blvd., (985) 646-6470; www.sttammany. lib.la.us/slidell.html — The Newbery Medal-winning children’s and young adult author reads and signs his books.

6:30 p.m. Thursday.

Will Mr. Merriweather Return From Memphis? Latter Library, 5120 St. Charles Ave., (504) 5962625; www.nutrias.org — The Tennessee Williams Theatre Company of New Orleans gives a staged reading on the library’s lawn. 7 p.m. Monday.

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SUCCESSION OF E. RALPH LUPIN NOTICE OF FILING OF PETITION OF FINAL TABLEAU OF DISTRIBUTION Notice is given that the independent executor of the Succession of E. Ralph Lupin has filed a Petition to Homologate Final Tableau of Distribution. The Petition can be homologated after the expiration of seven (7) days from the date of this publication; any opposition to the Petition must be filed prior to homologation.

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NO. 747-893 DIVISION: M SUCCESSION OF BETTIE TABAKIN SCOTT WIFE OF / AND HAROLD GEORGE SCOTT NOTICE TO SELL IMMOVABLE PROPERTY AT PRIVATE SALE Whereas, Clifford Russell Scott the Executor of the above Estate, has made application to the Court for the private sale of the immovable property hereinafter described, to-wit: ONE CERTAIN LOT OF GROUND together with all the buildings and improvements thereon and all the rights, way, privileges, servitudes, advantages and appurtenances thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining situated in the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana, in PAT’S PLACE SUBDIVISION, (being a resubdivision of the Lots 1-A, 2-B and 4-C, Square D, Richland Gardens Subdivision), designated as LOT NO. 4, on a plan of Surveys, Inc., dated August 5, 1983, a copy of which is annexed to an act before H.A. Buchler, Jr., N.P. dated August 26, 1983, in COB 1056, Folio 557, and according to said plan said Lot 4 commences at a distance of 159.52 feet from the corner of Newman Avenue and Pat’s Place and measures thence 40.37 feet on Pat’s Place, by depth on the side line adjoining, Lot 5 of 998.03 feet, by a width of 83.00 feet on the Woodlawn Avenue side, by a depth of 40 feet on a 35 foot roadway, by a further depth of 136.38 feet to the point of beginning.

Being a portion of the same property acquired by P.A. Rombach General Contractor, Inc. from Geraldine Fitzgerald, wife of/and Raymond M. Amedeo by act before Harold A. Buchler, Jr., Notary Public, dated August 23, 1983, registered in COB 1056, folio 557, Parish of Jefferson.

UPON THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS, TO WIT: Two Hundred Seventy Two Thousand Three Hundred and Fifty & 00/100 Dollars ($272,350.00); 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 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.

Respectfully submitted by, Attorney for Petitioner: Thomas F. Schexnayder #11773 Address: 9527 Jefferson Highway, River Ridge, LA 70123 Telephone: 504-738-0089 Gambit: 09/22/15 & 10/13/15 If you know the whereabouts of Barbara R. Nelson, please contact the Law Office of Mark D. Spears, Jr., LLC at 504-347-5056.

If you know the whereabouts of Michael R. Flora (A/K/A Michael Roy Flora), please contact the Law Office of Mark D. Spears, Jr., LLC at 504347-5056.

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ORDER OF PUBLICATION No. CH-15-1251-2 IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF SHELBY COUNTY, TENNESSEE IN THE MATTER OF: JACE’ON CORTEZ GOLDEN (DOB: March 26, 2015), A Minor, BETHANY CHRISTIAN SERVICES OF WEST TENNESSEE, INC. Petitioner, vs.

DEMETRIUS BURSE, JAMES “LAST NAME UNKNOWN,” and ANY UNKNOWN FATHER, Respondents.

It appearing from the sworn petition for termination of parental rights filed in this cause, that the whereabouts of the Respondent Demetrius Burse may be known but the whereabouts of Respondent James “Last Name Unknown” and Any Unknown Father are unknown and cannot be ascertained upon diligent inquiry. It further appearing that Respondent, Demetrius Burse, is as an African American male with black hair, black eyes, medium/caramel skin, 5’7 tall, and small but muscular build. Mr. Burse has many tattoos – a red star on the front of his right shoulder, many stars on front of left shoulder, “NY” similar to NY Yankees logo on left pectoral, red bull head in center of his chest similar to Chicago Bulls logo, large cross above the red bull head, and tattoos extending down both arms and on his neck. Mr. Burse has his bottom lip pierced on both sides, his left eyebrow pierced and goatee facial hair. Mr. Burse’s date of birth is April 24, 1988.

Conception occurred with Demetrius Burse in Memphis, Tennessee. Respondent, James “Last Name Unknown” as about the same height, build, and coloring as Demetrius Burse and with a similar physical description. James “Last Name Unknown” has no tattoos or other identifying marks. Conception occurred with James “Last Name Unknown” in New Orleans, Louisiana.

French Quarter Realty NOTICE:

All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act and the Louisiana Open Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.

We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. For more information, call the Louisiana Attorney General’s Office at 1-800-273-5718

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UPTOWN/GARDEN DISTRICT

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

FO R R E N T 1027 Chartres #G

1/1 Corp rental Fully furnished, nwly reno’d, w/d in unit ... $2500

1119 Dauphine #7

2/1.5 Updtd kit, balc, 2 flrs,hi ceils, w/d on site ................. $2200

734 Orleans

1/1 Pvt balc, hdwd flrs, w/d on site, hi ceils ......................... $1200

1307 Decatur #2

2/1 hdwd flrs, reno’d ba/kit, s/s apps, ctrl ac/heat ............. $2250

928 Conti Unit 1

1/1 hdwd flrs,hi ceils, w/d on site, window units, ctrl loc ... $1000

425 Burgundy #2

2/1 Reno’d, wd flrs, gas firplc, w/d on site avail furnished .......... $2200

1233 Decatur #8

1/1 Split level,ctyd, can be furnished, large bedroom .................. $1050

1025 Dumaine #6

1/1 newly renov, w/d, central ac/heat,fireplace ................... $1,200

1025 Dumaine #5

(2 bedroom/ 2 bath) fully renovated .......................................$1550

1025 Dumaine #4

2/1 no pets Renov, wd flrs, w/d in unit ....................................$1400

FO R SA L E

It is therefore ordered that Respondents, Demetrius Burse, James “Last Name Unknown,” and Any Unknown Father, make their appearance herein at the Chancery Court of Shelby County, Tennessee, 140 Adams Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee on Friday, the 4th day of December, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. and answer petitioner’s petition for termination of parental rights or the same will be taken for confessed as to Respondents and this cause proceeded with ex parte, and that a copy of this order be published once a week for four consecutive weeks in The Gambit of New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana.

This 28th day of September, 2015.

CHANCERY COURT OF SHELBY COUNTY By: Alissa Holt Kevin W. Weaver WEAVER & CRAIG, P.C. Attorneys for Petitioner 51 Germantown Court, Suite 112 Cordova, Tennessee 38018 (901) 757-1700 Publish: 10/6/15, 10/13/15, 10/20/15, 10/27/15

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Geothermal heat pump system to provide optimal, low-cost heating and cooling.

Rents currently at $1500 each side but appraised at $2000 per side. Priced below appraisal at $379,000! (504) 231-2004.

2/2 R’stord in 2013, 2nd flr, ctyd w/balc &fountain, orig flrs, hi ceils.....................................................................$695,000 553 Emerald 4/3 West Lakefront home, updtd, open kit, carport, fenced yard ............................................................................ $489,999 280 Pi Street Vacant Land Waterfront lot. Minimum building requirement is 2000 sq. ft. 100 x 490. Lot extends into the Intracoastal Waterway. Dock can be built............................................... $159,000 2648 Hyman 3/2 Updated kitchen, nice yard, large garage. New driveway, floors. Good move in condition .......................................... $145,000 803 Burgundy 2/2.5 1253sqft, Pvt Ctyd, Balc, wd flrs, hi ceils, open flr pln, renovated, nearby prkng .........................................................................$585,000 530 Dauphine 2/1.5 1400sqft, twnhse, balc, ctyd, storage, s/s apps, wshr/dryr, gorgeous views ...................................................................... $875,000

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4607 TCHOUPITOULAS ST.

3BR/2BA Uptown shotgun, high ceilings $399,000 www.hesco-realty.com (504) 236-9685.

Approx. 2200 sf. 5325 Franklin Ave. Formerly the site of Teddy’s Grill. $2,500. (504) 319-9828.

OLD METAIRIE OLD METAIRIE 1&2 BDRM. APTS SPARKLING POOL & BIKE PATH

New granite in kit & bath. 12 x 24ft lr, King Master w/wall of closets. Furn Kit. Laundry on premises. Offst pkg.

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ALGIERS POINT BRAND NEW CONSTRUCTION VINTAGE MODERN HOUSE

526 VERRETT $1600 + $400 dep.

2bd/1.5 ba. Open Liv Rm, Kitch, Bar, granite, SS Appl, gas stove, DW Tile, huge Closet, OS parking. Energy-wise luxury finishes, 10’ ceilings. No pets or smoke (504) 400-1948.

HISTORIC ALGIERS POINT

High end 1-4 BR, 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.

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Newly renovated 1BR / 1 BA, central heat/air, w/d in unit. All new appliances. No smoking. No Pets. $1250/ mo. (504) 909-2104.

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The improvements thereon bear the Municipal Nos. 4 Pats Place, Metairie, Louisiana 70001.

By Order of the Court, Jon A. Gegenheimer, Clerk of Court Joann Gasper, Deputy Clerk

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$195,000

Historic Anderson House

Antebellum residence moved from Vicksburg and rebuilt. Impressive hallway, elegant living room with fireplace, 3 large bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths, studio apartment plus rear building with 4 bedrooms and 4 baths.

Most recently used as a B&B. Large lot with mature landscaping.

Over $95,000 spent recently on roofing, carpentry and plumbing.

Call Brenda Roberts Ledger-Purvis Real Estate

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509 Church Street Port Gibson, MS McDougal House c. 1820 • Historic, Renovated Greek Revival Raised Cottage, Center Hallway, Formal Rooms, Fireplaces, 5 Bedrooms, 3 Baths, Large Lot, 16’ x 32’ Pool.$185,000

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SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES ‘01 TOYOTA RAV4 AWD

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SERVICES LAWN/LANDSCAPE TREES CUT CHEAP CHEAP TRASHING HAULING & STUMP GRINDING

CARROLLTON 8129 MAPLE STREET

Large upper studio in great location, partially furnished, stacked w/d in kitchen. $950 includes all utilities and cable. 504-862-5844.

NEAR JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL RECENTLY REMODELED

406 S. HENNESSEY ST. 3 BR, 1 BA, Living Rm., Dining Rm., Hardwood Floors, washer/dryer hookups. Screened Porch, $1100/mo. Call (504) 874-4330.

ESPLANADE RIDGE 1561 N. GALVEZ ST.

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Lg Victorian, upper, 2,200 sq ft, 3br/2ba, 2 extra rms for liv/dining/ bed, furn kit, w/d, wood fls, lg closets, hi ceils, porch. Gated w/police security. Off-street parking.

Pool privileges. $1,750/mo.

504-813-8186 or 504-274-8075.

304 Walnut St; 2 bed rms; upper; full kit includes w/d; water paid; off-street parking; 24 hr security; $1,900. 504339-0984 or 504-344-2776.

LOWER GARDEN DISTRICT IRISH CHANNEL 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.

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Studio Apt with cent a/h, laundry facility avail 24 hrs. Walk 1 blk to St. Charles Street Car. Easy access to I-10, CBD & FQ. No pets/No smokers. All utilities included. $875/mo. 1-888239-6566 or mballier@yahoo.com

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1 BR, 1 BA. New Appliances. New Furniture & W/D. Private Patio. WATER INCLUDED, $1,700/MO. Lane Lacoy, Realtor 504-9575116/504-948-3011. Latter & Blum, 840 Elysian Fields, NOLA 70117.

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Gambit’s longtime crossword constructor, Merl Reagle, died Aug. 22 of complications related to pancreatitis. He was 65 and will be missed by the many editors who enjoyed running his puzzles. While Merl never can be replaced, in the weeks to come we will try out some crosswords that are popular in other alt-weekly newspapers. Please let us know your which you prefer. Email response@gambitweekly.com with “crossword” in the subject line. Happy solving.

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by Charles Deber 61 Shoe strips 62 Urban renewal target 41 One from Wagga not found online?

ACROSS 64 Greets rudely Wagga 26 More peevish 1 Make parallel 67 Arrowsmith author 43 Washington’s 27 Pragmatic person 6 Behaves 68 Zeal Grand __ Dam 29 AFL partner 10 Fluffy scarf 69 Wryly funny 30 Poe story not found 44 Pin in a ring, maybe 13 Soup thickener 70 Pittances 48 Sing soothingly 17 Keyboard shortcuts online?

71 Typical billing period 49 Sushi tuna 35 In __ (stuck) 19 Show contempt for 72 Grp. promoting road 50 Tie at anchor 37 Fam. member 21 Subject to doubts safety 73 Weather report not 52 Funny line 23 Rare plants not 38 Wt. watchers woes 53 Prefix for conference found online? found online?

39 Luaus, often 76 Electrical measures 54 Stitch pattern not 25 Coffee bean holders 40 Eroded 80 Ceaselessly 81 Art Deco designer 82 Sports card stat.

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