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Gotobeds THU. AUG. 8 | While most of the tracks on the Gotobeds’ May release “Debt Begins at 30” (Sub Pop) feature guest appearances, the Pittsburgh post-punk group drives the propulsive album with its own guitar work. At 9 p.m. at Santos Bar.

Dorian Rush salutes women blues singers in her new musical show

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THE FIRST SHOW SINGER AND ACTRESS DORIAN RUSH created for

herself was a musical tribute to Janis Joplin. It ran for more than two years at the Warehouse District cabaret Le Chat Noir, and it led Rush to the blues.

“I got interested in blues with the Janis show,” Rush says. “Until then, I loved the blues, but I didn’t sing that much of it. When I started singing it, I discovered that listening to it was cool, but singing it was cathartic. All of a sudden, I understood: It’s not a song, it’s an attitude about life. It’s about releasing all the good, the bad, the pain, the anger, the joy. It’s putting it all out there and it scrubs your soul clean. It was the most powerful form of prayer, and it opened me up as an artist.”

For her new show, “100 Years of Women in the Blues,” which opens Friday at Teatro Wego, Rush delves into the music and connections between singers including Ma Rainey, Bessie Smith, Billie Holiday, Aretha Franklin, Bonnie Raitt, Irma Thomas, Marva Wright and others.

“Researching Joplin’s inspirations brought me to Bessie Smith and Big Mama Thornton,” Rush says. “Big Mama Thornton wrote ‘Ball and Chain,’ which catapulted Joplin at the (1967) Monterey Pop Festival.

That was the song that brought the crowd to its knees and made her an overnight sensation. Big Mama Thornton wrote that song while she was under contract with a record company. They owned it. She didn’t see a penny from that song. Janis knew that and took her on tour with her. She was like, ‘You’ve got to get something.’ That led to a resurgence of Big Mama’s career.”

Joplin also paid homage to Smith by buying a headstone for the legend’s unmarked grave, just weeks before Joplin died in 1970.

THU. AUG. 8 | In director Jim Jarmusch’s 1986 comedy, a radio DJ (Tom Waits), an Italian tourist (Roberto Benigni) and a pimp (John Lurie) meet each other as inmates in Orleans Parish Prison and escape, fleeing into the swamp. The New Orleans Film Society presents the free screening at 7 p.m. at Orpheum Theater.

FRI. AUG. 9 | Trombonist Corey Henry received a Spirit of Satchmo Award at the Satchmo Summerfest last week. He leads his Treme Funktet in a free show. Soul Project NOLA and James Martin Band open at 10 p.m. at Tipitina’s.

Rush had to narrow down a long list of blues artists and included some singers better known for work in other genres, she says. She narrowed the frame of her story by starting in 1920, when the first blues record was recorded. The 19th Amendment, giving women the right to vote, was ratified a year earlier, Rush notes, and overcoming social and legal barriers is a theme in the show.

“The founders of blues sang about injustice and their lack of rights,” she says. “They were so progressive in their thinking. The blues women stood up and said women should be able to work and play like men do. That was not a popular idea at the time.”

Many early blues women didn’t allow the law to hold them back, Rush says. In response to segregated train cars, Smith, who was one of the most popular entertainers of her day, demanded that her record company provide her with her own train car.

“It was two stories tall, had seven state rooms, a kitchen and a bathroom,” Rush says. “It housed everyone in her group, and she traveled in style.

“Bessie was a notorious drinker during Prohibition,” Rush adds. “She broke the law on a daily basis.”

In her show, Rush is using singers’ favorite songs or best-known works.

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She’ll include Koko Taylor’s “Wang Dang Doodle.” Rush spent eight years singing in Bourbon Street clubs, where she heard Wright sing “Built for Comfort.” It became a personal favorite, and Rush used it in her own sets for years.

Rush has done a couple of musical shows featuring her and a band. In a tribute to Linda Ronstadt, she sang pop tunes, jazz, Latin and opera music. She shared the stage with Lisa Picone Love in a tribute to Carole King. For the blues show, she’ll be accompanied by Ainsley Matich on piano and guitar.

Dirty Linen Night SAT. AUG. 10 | More than 30 art and antique galleries and shops open for the annual summer block party from Iberville to Gov. Nicholls streets on Royal Street. From 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday.

Hibou SUN. AUG. 11 | A former member of California dream pop group Craft Spells, Peter Michel sings over breezy, mildly melancholy electronic sounds in Hibou, which released “Halve” on Seattle label Barsuk Records in July. Doctors and Boyish Charm open at 10 p.m. at Gasa Gasa.

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Louisiana’s first batch of medical cannabis for release to pharmacies last week, after repeated delays in making it available to patients. CBD products are expected to be released to pharmacies on Tuesday, Aug. 6.

The latest news reflects the state Department of Agriculture and Forestry completing its tests of random samples of marijuana tincture produced by LSU and its CBD contractor, GB Sciences Louisiana.

The amount the New Orleans Saints will pay wide receiver Michael Thomas for a new five-year contract.

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CASSIDY’S PLAN FOR FAMILY LEAVE: LET PARENTS RECEIVE CHILD TAX CREDITS IN ADVANCE

Drew Brees showed his trademark class in welcoming Zion Williamson to the New Orleans Pelicans, saying that he wanted to be a mentor to the 19-year-old basketball phenom.

Williamson and Pelicans head coach Alvin Gentry have spent time with the New Orleans Saints at training camp.

Dean Wilson, founder of the group Atchafalaya Basinkeeprs, was named one of 20 worldwide “Waterkeeper Warriors” by the magazine Waterkeeper Alliance. Among Wilson’s achievements was ending the logging of cypress trees for mulch and encouraging major retailers to sell only cypress mulch that had been sustainably harvested.

U.S. SEN. BILL CASSIDY, R-LA., RELEASED A PLAN LAST WEEK that front-loads child tax credits. The plan would give new parents an option to receive $5,000 in child tax credits upfront — and then receive smaller credits over the next decade to make up the difference in what they eventually would have gotten.

Cassidy and co-sponsor U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, D-Az., are touting the proposal as the first bipartisan paid parental leave plan. The plan does not grant additional money to parents. Instead, it gives parents the option of the same amount of cash in a lump sum.

Immediately following the birth of a child or the adoption of a child under age 6, families who opt into the proposal would receive $5,000 and then get $1,500 a year from the tax credit for 10 years afterward.

The parents could use the money to take time off work or pay for child care. Cassidy and Sinema said the plan would give families flexibility and options.

Under the proposal, new parents who make less than a certain income level would not be able to get the full $5,000 in advance but could get enough money upfront to cover their wages for 12 weeks.

That amount would be deducted from the tax credit over the next 15 years.

Federal law mandates employers who have more than 50 employees within a 75-mile radius give employees who have worked a minimum of 1,250 hours in the current year (around 26 hours a week) 12 weeks of unpaid leave to care for newborn children or sick family members.

Most American workers have access to unpaid family leave, but fewer than one-fifth of private-sector employees are offered paid family leave.

Cassidy had hinted at the announcement of this proposal for months but details were slim leading up to the announcement last week.

The plan differs from Republican proposals that would allow a parent to draw from his or her future Social Security benefits to pay for leave and from a Democratic proposal by U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand of New York that would fund leave through a payroll tax.

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The deal, first reported by NFL.com and ESPN, makes Thomas the NFL’s most highly compensated wide receiver.

ESPN reported Thomas, 26, earned $1.148 million in the 2018-2019 season in the final year of his rookie contract, making the deal a pay hike of 1,700%.

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Medical marijuana in Louisiana here at last Patients who have been more than patient with state agriculture regulators will be rewarded this week when medical cannabis finally hits the shelves of select pharmacies across the state. Regulators cleared medical marijuana for distribution last week after completing tests on random samples of marijuana tincture produced by LSU in conjunction with its contractor, GB Sciences Louisiana.

Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain said the agency tested the product for homogeneity, potency

and contamination. Final clearance came after a string of delays in the program. Lawmakers first authorized the drug for medicinal use in 2015 and tweaked regulations in 2016.

John Davis, head of GB Sciences Louisiana, said he anticipates between 5,000 and 10,000 patients will seek the drug initially, though in the coming years the state’s market could mature to between 100,000 and 150,000 patients. He said he will hold back some inventory in the beginning to make sure he can replenish the supplies of pharmacies that run out.

“All the final products are packaged, labeled and boxed, and they’re ready to be delivered to the pharmacies,” Davis said.

The product will be sold in tincture form, with three formulations of the drug sold in 30-milliliter bottles. The prices at Capitol Wellness Solutions, the Baton Rouge-area marijuana pharmacy, will be in the $90 range for one formulation, around $130 for another and nearly $200 for a bottle of the “THC rich” formulation, said owner Randy Mire.

The most expensive formulation will include the highest level of THC, the compound in marijuana that elicits psychoactive effects.

A medical cannabis dosing paper distributed by GB Sciences recommends patients receiving the THC rich formulation take 0.25 milliliters of the tincture once a day for a week, ramping up dosing if the desired relief is not achieved.

According to the Louisiana Board of Medical Examiners, 84 doctors have active therapeutic marijuana licenses, allowing them to “recommend” the drug to patients. Patients with intractable pain, cancer, AIDS, cachexia, seizure disorders, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, spasticity, severe muscle spasms, Parkinson’s disease, glaucoma, PTSD, autism spectrum disorder, Crohn’s disease and muscular dystrophy will have access to the drug. — SAM KARLIN | THE NEW ORLEANS ADVOCATE

Ain’t dere no more: Gene’s Po-Boys At press time, the iconic Gene’s PoBoys shop in the Faubourg Marigny was set to close its doors for good Aug. 4, an employee of the store confirmed to Gambit. Gene’s originally was set to close at the end of July.

The bright pink building at the corner of Elysian Fields and St.

Claude avenues has been a staple in the Faubourg Marigny since 1968.

In recent years Gene’s has become a popular fixture. In 2018, Gene’s was featured in an episode of “The Simpsons” as well as in Drake’s “In My Feelings” music video, and photos of Beyonce and Jay-Z patronizing Gene’s went viral. News of the closing was picked up by the Associated Press.

The property was listed for sale for around $5 million in February.

Store owner Eugene Theriot told The Advocate in June the building has since been sold with plans to turn the space into condominiums.

The neighborhood around Gene’s has gentrified rapidly in recent years, with the terminus of the new Rampart Street streetcar now in front of Gene’s. In May 2018, an upscale Robert Fresh Market opened on the site of the former Schwegmann Market (which had stood empty since Hurricane Katrina and the levee failures), and a Starbucks now occupies a corner facing Mags 940 and The Phoenix bars.

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on workers, supporters of the Cassidy-Sinema plan hope it will provide an opportunity for Democrats and Republicans to find common ground on the issue — without raising taxes.

Efforts to implement a Louisiana-based family leave policy failed in the state Legislature last spring.

Among Louisiana residents, support for a national policy is nearly universal, with 82 percent of residents supporting a national paid family and medical leave policy, according to a 2018 poll by consulting firm GBA Strategies. — KAYLEE POCHE

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Qualifying for fall elections this week Will Mike Yenni run again for Jefferson Parish president? Who will run in Louisiana’s 79th House district to replace Rep. Julie Stokes, who last week announced she would not seek re-election? Will there be any surprises in the governor’s race? We’ll know by 4:30 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 8.

Candidates who wish to qualify for the statewide offices in the fall elections must file paperwork with

Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin’s office Aug. 6 through 8. Those who want to run for legislative seats or the many parish offices up for grabs can qualify at their local parish clerk of court’s offices.

In order to vote in the fall elections, Louisiana citizens must register in person or by mail by Sept. 11 — or online by Sept. 21 at www.sos. la.gov. Early voting for the Oct. 12 primary will begin Sept. 28 and end Oct. 5. Any runoff elections will be held Nov. 16. — KEVIN ALLMAN & CLANCY DuBOS

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Last week’s Democratic presidential debates, hosted by CNN, featured a familiar face on the panel of pundits discussing debate performances — that of former New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu, who joined the news network as a political commentator.

One year ago, Landrieu had demurred in an interview when asked if President Donald Trump was a racist. His view seems to have changed a bit. “Racist behavior like the President’s has been relegated to people like [former Alabama Gov.] George Wallace,” Landrieu tweeted just before the July 30 debate began. “Today the Pres. looks like Wallace, just in a nicer tie.

Whether he’s done it intentionally or not, it’s not good to have a president speaking this way.”

Landrieu had kinder words for one of the lowest-polling candidates — author and motivational speaker Marianne Williamson, who during the debate called for $500 billion in economic reparations be paid to the descendants of black slaves, calling it “a debt which must be paid.”

While not commenting on reparations specifically, Landrieu said on CNN’s “New Day,” “She made you pay attention to her last night. Race is a festering wound for this country, hatred and bigotry. And it’s gonna continue to cripple us unless we actually walk through it. I think she addressed it in a very thoughtful, forthright way that I think translated to a lot of people in the country.”

Landrieu’s name had been discussed as a potential presidential candidate in 2020, particularly after the publication of his well-received memoir “In the Shadow of Statues,” but in February he seemed to rule out a run for good, saying, “I never say never, but at this point in time I don’t think I’m going to do it. ... The field’s getting filled up. I think the Democrats have a lot of great candidates.”

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tion of revised — and much tougher — controls on short-term rental (STR) properties in the city, which have proliferated in nearly every neighborhood since the previous council voted to enact a licensing framework in 2016. Every member of the current council campaigned on a promise to tighten the city’s STR regulations.

Now it’s time to deliver.

The council changed the STR licensing classifications in May based on recommendations by the City Planning Commission — but had to wait 90 days pending adoption of new fees and enforcement regulations. Instead of three broad categories, the council proposes only two — residential and commercial.

Under the proposed new rules, whole-home rentals would be illegal, and STR operators in residential neighborhoods would have to have homestead exemptions to prove they live on the premises. The goal is to stop out-of-town companies from buying up properties en masse, driving up prices and pushing out longtime residents. An added benefit: making sure owners are on site to prevent late-night noise, litter and other problems.

Not surprisingly, STR operators object, saying this amounts to an after-the-fact changing of rules agreed to in 2016. It is a change, yes; but it’s one that residents want — and council members in 2016 warned the industry that future councils would revisit the regulations after a year or so. That has happened, and the proposed new rules reflect widespread dissatisfaction with the initial regulatory scheme.

For example, a March memo from city zoning officials blasted STR companies for a lack of cooperation with

City Hall, accusing them of “deliberate obfuscation, refusal to provide required data and a total failure of cooperation with any enforcement mechanisms.” Airbnb, for one, had stopped listing the city-issued license numbers of STRs on the company’s website, forcing STR operators to do it on their own or be out of compliance with city regulations.

Moreover, many residents have complained that the city’s Department of Safety and Permits (DSP) has been sluggish when it comes to investigating alleged violations.

The nonprofit newsroom The Lens profiled one woman who couldn’t get action from the DSP for months until she actually rented one of the four STRs on her block.

Councilwoman Kristen Gisleson Palmer, whose district includes the STR-heavy neighborhoods of Faubourg Marigny and Bywater, has said the city’s STR office is understaffed.

That, too, is frustrating, because $2 million (funded by local STR taxes) are specifically set aside for enforcement. At a meeting last week, Gilbert Montano, Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s chief administrative officer, told the council’s Government Affairs Committee that City Hall wanted to wait to see what the new STR laws look like before fully staffing the office.

That’s nonsense. The money is dedicated to enforcement, and there’s plenty to enforce right now.

We’re confident that most if not all council members agree in principle with the overall direction of the proposed new STR regulations. We hope they’ll agree on specifics at their Aug. 8 meeting so that everyone can move forward with confidence that the new rules will be fair, effective and uniformly enforced.

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Kickoff time for the political season I’M SURE IT’S PURE COINCIDENCE that

Louisiana’s two favorite contact sports — politics and football — align closely on the calendar. Anticipation runs high among New Orleans Saints and LSU fans, and this week similarly marks the official kickoff of the political season.

Qualifying begins Tuesday, Aug. 6 and closes Thursday, Aug. 8 for statewide offices, legislative seats and local offices across the state.

Just as in the other contact sport, we’re bound to see some surprises in the political arena even as the season just begins.

The governor’s race always draws the most interest, and often the most candidates. Democratic incumbent John Bel Edwards consistently leads in all polls, but his two main GOP opponents — Congressman Ralph Abraham of Alto (in northeast Louisiana) and businessman Eddie Rispone of Baton Rouge — are determined to spend millions between them to make it a close race. It’ll be interesting to see if any other big-name candidates jump into this race at the last minute. I make no predictions.

The down-ballot contests always seem to get short shrift, even those for statewide offices. Truth is, there hasn’t been much noise about those races, not even among challengers.

The one exception appears to be the race for insurance commissioner. Incumbent Jim Donelon will seek a fourth full term after having been appointed in 2006. His only announced opponent is insurance executive Tim Temple of DeRidder, who promises to give Donelon a run for his money.

Locally, the hottest races will be in Jefferson Parish. As of press time, scandal-plagued parish President Mike Yenni had not officially announced whether he would seek a second term. Yenni has been a political pariah since he was caught in a sexting scandal several years ago.

Meanwhile, former parish President John Young and at-large

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Councilwoman Cynthia Lee-Sheng are lining up support and plastering the parish with signs in their quests for Yenni’s job. I’ll predict this much: This race will be expensive — and ugly.

Several races for Jefferson Parish Council will draw attention, partly because of term limits and partly because of scandal. District Councilman Ricky Templet has been the only big name mentioned for the atlarge council seat vacated months ago by Chris Roberts, who stepped down shortly before he was indicted by the feds. In the other at-large contest (for Lee-Sheng’s current seat), District Councilman Paul Johnston and former TV news anchor Scott Walker will lock horns in a race that will be worth watching.

The hottest district council race in Jefferson could be the one for Mark Spears’ seat in District 3, the parish’s only majority-black district.

Spears is term limited, setting off a pitched battle between former Councilman Byron Lee, former state Sen. Derrick Shepherd (who is running on a platform of “second chances” after his stint in federal prison for a money laundering scheme), and former parish administrator Jedidiah Jackson.

Other races to watch will be those to succeed term-limited state Reps.

Walt Leger III and Neil Abramson in New Orleans, and a special election to fill a vacancy on the Louisiana Supreme Court in a district that includes parts of Jefferson and several entire Northshore parishes, including St. Tammany.

Football season lasts longer, but elections are typically bloodier.

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The company dates to 1898, and Uneeda Biscuits were among its first products. The term biscuit refers to what we call a cookie or cracker today. Uneeda Biscuits were among the first sold in a package as opposed to loosely packed and sold from barrels in a grocery store.

According to company lore, the Uneeda name was created by the son of the packaging manufacturer who said “You need a name” for the new product. Uneeda products, which originally sold for 5 cents (as mentioned on the Dumaine Street sign), remained on the market until 2009.

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An old ad for Uneeda Biscuits still graces the side of a building at 730 Dumaine St.

Across the country, the National Biscuit Company favored advertising its products with large outdoor billboards like the one in the French Quarter. The building you noticed at 730 Dumaine St. dates to the 1830s.

Various owners since then have used the Uneeda sign as a selling point.

One 1986 real estate listing called it the “Uneeda Biscuit Palace … a Quarter landmark renowned for its Uneeda Biscuit advertisement.”

In a “Preservation in Print” article about other fading “ghost signs” across the city, historian Ed Branley points out another Uneeda Biscuit ad in the French Quarter. It’s on the side of an apartment building at 438 Dauphine St. Branley says there was a third Uneeda ad at 901 Tchoupitoulas St. that has been painted over.

BLAKEVIEW YOU’LL HEAR A LOT THIS MONTH ABOUT THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY of the

Woodstock Music and Art Fair in upstate New York in August 1969, but did you know Louisiana had its own version two weeks later?

The New Orleans Pop Festival was held Aug. 30 through Sept. 1, 1969 at the Louisiana International Speedway, an automobile racetrack in Prairieville.

Headliners included some of the performers who had been at Woodstock two weeks earlier, including Jefferson Airplane, the Grateful Dead, Janis Joplin, Santana, Canned Heat, Iron Butterfly, Chicago and The Byrds, as well as local performers Dr. John, Deacon John and Doug Kershaw. The event was organized by New Orleans music promoter Steve Kapelow.

“The attire of the crowd ranged from anti-Establishment hippie dress to the traditional fraternity and sorority sweatshirts,” reviewer Bob Sutherland wrote in The Times-Picayune. A Sept. 2, 1969 Associated Press article reported that local merchants “reaped a harvest from the flower children and were astonished at their unexpected good behavior.”

The Times-Picayune reported that promoters handed out a flyer with the music schedule urging festivalgoers to have fun responsibly: “There are people outside this stadium who don’t dig the sounds you’ll hear this weekend, who don’t like our hair or our clothes or our ideas and they are waiting for us to blow our cool. They want disorder. ... It’s up to us to show these people that we will react in a peaceful manner without police beating our brains out.”

In the end, the crowd of between 17,000 and 30,000 people over the three days was peaceful. There were, however, 25 arrests on drug charges, according to newspaper accounts.

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This is only a brief summary of important information about DOVATO and does not replace talking to your healthcare provider about your condition and treatment.

What is the Most Important Information I Should Know about DOVATO? If you have both human immunodeficiency virus-1 (HIV-1) and hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection, DOVATO can cause serious side effects, including: • Resistant HBV infection. Your healthcare provider will test you for HBV infection before you start treatment with DOVATO. If you have HIV-1 and hepatitis B, the hepatitis B virus can change (mutate) during your treatment with DOVATO and become harder to treat (resistant).

It is not known if DOVATO is safe and effective in people who have HIV-1 and HBV infection.

• Worsening of HBV infection. If you have HIV-1 and HBV infection, your HBV may get worse (flare-up) if you stop taking DOVATO. A “flare-up” is when your HBV infection suddenly returns in a worse way than before. Worsening liver disease can be serious and may lead to death. ° Do not run out of DOVATO. Refill your prescription or talk to your healthcare provider before your DOVATO is all gone. ° Do not stop DOVATO without first talking to your healthcare provider. If you stop taking DOVATO, your healthcare provider will need to check your health often and do blood tests regularly for several months to check your liver.

What is DOVATO? DOVATO is a prescription medicine that is used without other antiretroviral medicines to treat HIV-1 infection in adults: who have not received antiretroviral medicines in the past, and without known resistance to the medicines dolutegravir or lamivudine. HIV-1 is the virus that causes Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS). It is not known if DOVATO is safe and effective in children.

Who should not take DOVATO? Do Not Take DOVATO if You: • have ever had an allergic reaction to a medicine that contains dolutegravir or lamivudine.

• take dofetilide.

What should I tell my healthcare provider before using DOVATO? Tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you: • have or have had liver problems, including hepatitis B or C infection.

• have kidney problems.

• are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. One of the medicines in DOVATO (dolutegravir) may harm your unborn baby. ° You should not take DOVATO if you are planning to become pregnant or during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. Your healthcare provider may prescribe a different medicine if you are planning to become pregnant or become pregnant during treatment with DOVATO. ° If you can become pregnant, your healthcare provider will perform a pregnancy test before you start treatment with DOVATO. ° If you can become pregnant, you should consistently use effective birth control (contraception) during treatment with DOVATO. ° Tell your healthcare provider right away if you are planning to become pregnant, you become pregnant, or think you may be pregnant during treatment with DOVATO. • are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. Do not breastfeed if you take DOVATO. ° You should not breastfeed if you have HIV-1 because of the risk of passing HIV-1 to your baby. ° One of the medicines in DOVATO (lamivudine) passes into your breastmilk. ° Talk with your healthcare provider about the best way to feed your baby. ©2019 ViiV Healthcare or licensor.

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Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.

Some medicines interact with DOVATO. Keep a list of your medicines and show it to your healthcare provider and pharmacist when you get a new medicine.

• You can ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist for a list of medicines that interact with DOVATO. • Do not start taking a new medicine without telling your healthcare provider.

Your healthcare provider can tell you if it is safe to take DOVATO with other medicines.

What are Possible Side Effects of DOVATO? DOVATO can cause serious side effects, including: • Those in the “What is the Most Important Information I Should Know about DOVATO?” section.

• Allergic reactions. Call your healthcare provider right away if you develop a rash with DOVATO. Stop taking DOVATO and get medical help right away if you develop a rash with any of the following signs or symptoms: fever; generally ill feeling; tiredness; muscle or joint aches; blisters or sores in mouth; blisters or peeling of the skin; redness or swelling of the eyes; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue; problems breathing.

• Liver problems. People with a history of hepatitis B or C virus may have an increased risk of developing new or worsening changes in certain liver tests during treatment with DOVATO. Liver problems, including liver failure, have also happened in people without a history of liver disease or other risk factors. Your healthcare provider may do blood tests to check your liver.

Tell your healthcare provider right away if you get any of the following signs or symptoms of liver problems: your skin or the white part of your eyes turns yellow (jaundice); dark or “tea-colored” urine; light-colored stools (bowel movements); nausea or vomiting; loss of appetite; and/or pain, aching, or tenderness on the right side of your stomach area.

• Too much lactic acid in your blood (lactic acidosis). Lactic acidosis is a serious medical emergency that can lead to death. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you get any of the following symptoms that could be signs of lactic acidosis: feel very weak or tired; unusual (not normal) muscle pain; trouble breathing; stomach pain with nausea and vomiting; feel cold, especially in your arms and legs; feel dizzy or lightheaded; and/or a fast or irregular heartbeat.

• Lactic acidosis can also lead to severe liver problems, which can lead to death.

Your liver may become large (hepatomegaly) and you may develop fat in your liver (steatosis).

Tell your healthcare provider right away if you get any of the signs or symptoms of liver problems which are listed above under “Liver problems.” You may be more likely to get lactic acidosis or severe liver problems if you are female or very overweight (obese).

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SO MUCH GOES INTO WHO I AM HIV MEDICINE IS ONE PART OF IT. Reasons to ask your doctor about DOVATO: DOVATO can help you reach and then stay undetectable* with just 2 medicines in 1 pill.

That means fewer medicines† in your body while taking DOVATO

You can take it any time of day with or without food (around the same time each day)—giving you flexibility

DOVATO is a once-a-day complete treatment for adults who are new to HIV-1 medicine.

Results may vary. *Undetectable means reducing the HIV in your blood to very low levels (less than 50 copies per mL). † As compared with 3-drug regimens.

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What are Possible Side Effects of DOVATO (cont’d)?

• Changes in your immune system (Immune Reconstitution Syndrome) can happen when you start taking HIV-1 medicines. Your immune system may get stronger and begin to fight infections that have been hidden in your body for a long time. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you start having new symptoms after you start taking DOVATO. • The most common side effects of DOVATO include: headache; diarrhea; nausea; trouble sleeping; and tiredness.

These are not all the possible side effects of DOVATO. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

Where Can I Find More Information?

• Talk to your healthcare provider or pharmacist.

• Go to DOVATO.com or call 1-877-844-8872, where you can also get FDA-approved labeling.

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KRATOM Some say it’s a miracle supplement.

Others — including the state — say it’s dangerous and should be regulated.

BY HENRICK KAROLISZYN

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IVIAN ALLEN SOUGHT CHRONIC PAIN RELIEF. A car wreck left the 55-year-old grandmother immobilized. Six subsequent back surgeries led to severe nerve damage.

A doctor advised implanting a morphine pump but Allen, from Walker, Louisiana, worried about the southern climate. A morphine pump implant could not withstand 90-degree heat and could kill her.

She felt desperate.

When a friend from a Facebook group suggested kratom, the herbal supplement derived from leaves of a Southeast Asian tree, Allen decided to try it.

“I couldn’t believe it,” she said.

“It alleviated my symptomatic problems and it helped me have a functional life without having to get the implant.”

Kratom, which she began taking in 2015, also allowed her to wean herself from the Xanax pills she’d been prescribed for more than two decades.

“People take kratom because they need it,” she said. “It’s that simple. Very few people take it recreationally.”

But if lawmakers have their

Kratom, in powder form, can be taken in capsules or brewed into a tea.

way, Allen and other kratom users throughout Louisiana could be out of luck.

A bill set to criminalize kratom in Louisiana was passed several weeks ago.

The legislation, prompted by a Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) report and pushed through by state Rep. Chris Turner, R-Ruston, was passed unanimously by the Senate and the House and signed into law June 11 by Gov. John Bel Edwards.

Kratom will be banned under the act if the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) categorizes it as a Schedule I drug. The category, which in-

cludes drugs like heroin, ecstasy and peyote, indicates a lack of medical use and suggests a high potential for abuse.

This move to classify kratom as Schedule I has been attempted before. In 2016, the DEA listed kratom as a “drug and chemical of concern” and temporarily banned it. It’s currently illegal in Alabama, Arkansas, Indiana, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Wisconsin. Other states, including Colorado, Nevada, Illinois and Florida, have outlawed kratom in certain jurisdictions.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) hasn’t approved kratom for human consumption either. In June, the

FDA expressed disdain when addressing kratom distributors in Folsom, California and Wilmington, North Carolina for making false medical assertions.

“Despite our warnings, companies continue to sell this dangerous product and make deceptive medical claims that are not backed by science or any reliable scientific evidence,” FDA Commissioner Ned Sharpless said in a statement. “As we work to combat the opioid crisis, we cannot allow unscrupulous vendors to take advantage of consumers by selling products with unsubstantiated claims that they can treat opioid addiction or alleviate other medical conditions.”

The FDA continued to state that “substances” in kratom have opioid properties “that expose users to the risks of addiction, abuse and dependence.”

“There are no FDA-approved uses for kratom, and the agency has received concerning reports about the safety of kratom,” the statement said. “The FDA

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A kratom leaf, the source of an herbal supplement that users say can provide pain relief and relieve insomnia, among other uses.

encourages more research to better understand kratom’s safety profile, including the use of kratom combined with other drugs.”

The FDA also has recommended classifying kratom as a Schedule I drug.

So what exactly is kratom?

Originating from a Southeast Asian evergreen tree, kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) leaves contain mitragynine and 7-a-hydroxymitragynine, organic compounds that target opioid receptors in the brain. It can be taken in capsule or powder form or brewed into a tea. There are several strains including Maeng Da, which is said to boost energy; Red Vein Kali, commonly taken for sedation; and Green Vein Kali, known to treat pain.

Although they work on the same receptors as opiates, they don’t have the same chemical properties.

Wesley Nance, 26, a singer who lives in New Orleans and works at The Herb Import Company in Mid-City, said he used two strains of kratom to ease scoliosis pain.

He took 2 grams of Green Vein Kali in the morning for his aching, and 2 grams of Red Vein Kali at night so he could sleep without discomfort.

“It made my pain go away,” he said. “I was amazed.”

Nance was wary of pharmaceutical drugs after seeing his mother’s addiction to opioids, he said. “Kratom helped me change the family history,” he said. “It helped me heal naturally.”

Scott Ploof, 35, publisher of Big Easy Magazine, began using it after the death of his grandfather.

“It helped me alleviate anxiety and depression in a natural way,” he said.

Ploof believes a partisan political climate is undermining the reality of the drug’s benefits and possible risks.

“Politics is getting in the way of reason,” he said. “Kratom is a safe, natural, herbal alternative supplement that can be used to treat a variety of issues and is better than a lot of what else is out there.”

Kratom also has been praised by former opioid users.

Neal Catlett, 39, of Lexington, Kentucky, became hooked on oxycodone and morphine in 2015 after a shoulder injury.

He credits kratom with helping him kick the prescription medications by easing withdrawal symptoms and physical pain.

“It’s a lifesaver for those who suffer from drug addiction,” he told Gambit.

“It’s an amazing plant.”

The LDH, however, outlined different results of kratom use. The department’s 14-page report, released in February, points to dangers.

In 2017, the FDA reported 44 to 47 deaths related to kratom use, with one caused by “pure kratom.” The rest resulted from mixing other drugs with kratom, including fentanyl, diphenhydramine, caffeine, and morphine. Kratom also was associated with a national salmonella outbreak from January 2017 to May 2018 that affected 199 people ranging from 1 to 75 years old. No deaths were recorded but one-third of the individuals needed hospitalization, the report said.

“Heavy users of kratom often lose weight, become tired and suffer constipation,” the report said. “Facial redness may also occur. Repeated doses of 10 to 25 grams of dried leaves cause perspiration, dizziness, nausea, and dysphoria (a state of unease or generalized dissatis-

faction with life), which become quickly replaced by a state of calm, euphoria and a dreaming state which may last up to six hours. The LDH concluded by advocating for a ban.

“Kratom currently has no accepted medical uses,” it goes onto say. “Therefore, the Louisiana Department of Health recommends that kratom be banned from general consumption in the state, with exceptions made only in the context of well-designed scientific studies with appropriate oversight, data safety monitoring boards and regulatory approval.”

LDH spokeswoman Mindy Faciane told Gambit the decision was made with consumer wellbeing in mind. “The Louisiana Department of Health supports any efforts that help make Louisiana residents safer,” Faciane said.

Kratom has been a boon for New Orleans businesses that sell it, despite any risks. Uxi Duxi in Mid-City and Mushroom New Orleans in Uptown sell kratom products to loyal customers.

Ashley Daily, who owns the Euphorbia Kava Bar in Riverbend, said kratom accounts for more than 50 percent of her business. A ban “wouldn’t shut me down,” she said, “but it would make me very broke and it would affect my employees.”

After five years in business, she is making a profit for the first time, largely because of kratom — but Daily said it’s about more than commerce. “It’s what [a ban] would do to my customers who depend on kratom,” she said. “Twenty percent of my clientele use it as a natural painkiller. Other ex-users get off opioids with it and it truly helps them.”

Christopher Hummel, owner of Mushroom New Orleans, began selling kratom about seven years ago but only saw a sales uptick in the past two years.

“People are now trying to avoid prescription painkillers, and they take kratom so they don’t have to [take them],” he says. “Banning it would cause a major health issue.”

Reza Hardinata, 20, a native of Pontianak, Indonesia, told Gambit kratom is his family’s main source of income. His father harvests it and Hardinata sells kratom to local companies that export the substance each month. “Kratom is very helpful in terms of health, addiction and pain relief and also improves the economy of my family and also the community,” he said. “This [ban] is very unfortunate.”

Others who study the science behind kratom believe the FDA is amplifying adverse effects while ignoring empirical data. Marc T. Swogger, an associate professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Rochester Medical Center, conducted peer-reviewed research on kratom. Although no clinical trials to examine kratom’s benefits have been directed in America, he said, “observational studies” in the United States and Southeast Asia have been “compelling.”

“Across samples, people report pain

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Mushroom owner Christopher Hummel says kratom sales have increased in the past couple of years as people buy kratom as an alternative to prescription painkillers.

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Kratom currently has no accepted medical uses.

Therefore, the Louisiana Department of Health recommends that kratom be banned from general consumption in the state, with exceptions made only in the context of well-designed scientific studies with appropriate oversight, data safety monitoring boards and regulatory approval.

Wesley Nance, 26, a singer who lives in New Orleans and works at The Herb Import Company in Mid-City, says he used two strains of kratom to ease scoliosis pain.

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relief, relief of anxiety or depressed mood, and the utility of kratom to serve as an opioid replacement, easing symptoms of opioid withdrawal,” he said.

Swogger believes criminalization would set up a “new and vibrant black market” for kratom.

“In addition to being ineffective, a kratom ban would be wrong,” he said.

“People are using kratom to help with difficult conditions and reporting success. For some of them, lack of access to kratom would lead to the increased use of classical opioids, setting the stage for yet more overdoses.”

The Kratom Information & Resource Center (KIRC) last week launched a campaign to get journalists to cover kratom with “fair and balanced” reporting.

“This is a legal product that is being used by informed adults in the privacy of their homes and dedicated commercial establishments,” KIRC spokesman Max Karlin said in a statement. “If kratom were as much of a problem as it has been made out by some organizations engaging in reckless ‘Leafer Madness’ rhetoric, America’s hospitals and ERs would be choked. ... Instead, experts can’t agree whether there has been even one kratom-related death in the U.S.” C. McClain “Mac” Haddow, senior fellow on public policy at the American Kratom Association (AKA), agrees, and believes the approximately 5 million kratom users in the U.S. should have access to a regulated product.

That’s why Haddow and the AKA are working with politicians to enact the Kratom Consumer Protection Act, which aims “to regulate preparation, distribution, and sale of kratom products” to prohibit adulterated or contaminated kratom. He believes selling to people over 18 and ensuring the purity of the kratom would be more helpful than a ban.

“If you ban it, people in the kratom community will die,” he says.

Instead, he believes in regulatory measures and thinks kratom advocates in Louisiana will prevail in the end.

“The Louisiana ban is not as bad as it sounds,” he said. “We’re pretty comfortable on the federal side that there is movement. We’re more and more confident that we’re being heard.”

Haddow said he plans to work with Rep. Turner’s office to enact the Kratom Consumer Protection Act in Louisiana during the next legislative session.

Allen, who testified in a June judiciary hearing in Baton Rouge about kratom use, said passing the act would be the most effective compromise. “Having the Kratom Consumer Protection Act is the best thing for Louisiana,” she says. “Consumers need to be protected but they shouldn’t lose what helps them. Mine is only one of 5 million stories. People shouldn’t be denied the ability to heal.”

— Henrick Karoliszyn is a New Orleans-based journalist. He can be reached on Twitter: @Henrick_AK

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New Orleans’ new pizzerias THE CHOICES AT NEW ORLEANS NEWEST PIZZERIA, BONCI, range from the classic, such as margherita and bianca, to exotic topping combinations, such as blueberries and sausage. And although it isn’t entirely reinventing the wheel, there are a few notable differences about the pizzeria’s approach. Customers take a number to wait to buy pizza by the pound, and the business doesn’t accept cash.

Bonci is one of a few pizzerias that are new or replacing former pizza parlors. Bonci opened July 25 in the Warehouse District. Rye & Pie Pizza Bar opened in March in the space that formerly was home to Wood Bistro and Taphouse, and Pizza Domenica will replace the shuttered Echo’s Pizza in Mid-City.

Bonci is the first restaurant to open in the retail spaces of the Julia condominium development, which stretches from St. Charles Avenue to Carondelet Street. The restaurant sits inconspicuously behind floor-to-ceiling glass windows on Julia Street. Its casual dining space has several high communal tables and stools with Edison-style bulbs dangling overhead.

As at many pizzerias, customers can peer over a counter to watch cooks assemble pizzas and place them in the ovens. But service is more delicatessen style, with pies in rectangular sheet pans behind glass on the service counter. There is no menu, and what’s on display is what’s offered.

Customers take a number and can scan the selection of 15 or more types of pizza while waiting to be served.

Using scissors, counter servers cut pizza to specified size and place slices in the oven. Customers pay by credit card and again wait for their number to be called.

Bonci’s roots stretch to founding chef Gabriele Bonci’s Pizzarium Bon-

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ci in Rome, Italy. There also are two Bonci locations in Chicago.

Pies have thick, airy crusts similar to focaccia, and the restaurant is known for offering a wide array of topping combinations. There are versions using sausages or cured Italian meats such as prosciutto, mortadella and soppressatta. A ragu sauce featured well-seasoned ground beef, and there also are pizzas topped with beef meatballs or chicken Parmesan.

Seafood pies have included smoked salmon and burrata and one combined spicy eggplant and octopus.

Vegetarian options have included spicy eggplant and a version with zucchini, ricotta, lemon peel and black pepper. There are spicy sauces and toppings such as an arrabbiata pie and one with Calabrian peppers and sausage. Prices range from $9.99 to $18.99 per pound.

Bonci also serves an appetizer called suppli, an arancini-like breaded bundle of spaghetti and risotto. For drinks, there is a small selection of wines, locally brewed beers in cans, Bruce Cost sodas and Harney & Sons teas.

Rye & Pie Pizza Bar opened in the space formerly occupied by Wood Pizza Bistro & Taphouse, which closed in 2018. The new pizzeria also has plenty of seating on the front

Rye & Pie Pizza Bar 404 Andrew Higgins Blvd., (504) 533-0016; www.ryenpie.com Dinner Tue.-Sun.

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Bonci serves thick-crust pizza in the Warehouse District.

patio, and its menu is similar to its predecessor. There are classic pies cooked in a wood-burning oven including a margherita pie, a tre carne pizza with Italian sausage and cured meats, a vegetarian pie and a pesto pizza. The menu also includes a few salads, a muffuletta and meatballs served as an appetizer, in a sandwich or on a pizza.

Pizza Domenica will open a location in Mid-City in September. BRG Hospitality, formerly the Besh Restaurant Group, is taking over the location of Echo’s Pizza, which closed in June. Echo’s had been a partnership between owners of Leo’s Bread and the Mediterranean restaurant 1000 Figs. The space has a wood-burning oven, which Pizza Domenica will use to offer a menu identical to its Uptown space, with an assortment of pies, calzones, garlic knots and more.

The new location will offer the same happy hour specials, and the bar is expected to have 10 taps offering reginal craft beers and wine, a BRG spokesperson says. It will serve lunch and dinner daily.

Pizza Domenica (Mid-City) 3200 Banks St.; www.pizzadomenica.com Opening this fall

The Old Coffee Pot was one of the last holdouts regularly serving calas, New Orleans’ traditional sugar-dusted rice fritters. In February, the historic French Quarter restaurant closed abruptly, which drew gasps from some and resigned sighs from others who’d watched its tortured appearance on a Gordon Ramsay reality TV show.

But now it’s back — in an incarnation that aims to rekindle its old role in the French Quarter.

The new version is called Cafe Beignet at the Old Coffee Pot (714 St. Peter St.; www.cafebeignet.com), and it’s part of the company that operates three nearby Cafe Beignet locations.

“We feel it’s part of the environment of the French Quarter,” says Peter Moss, a partner in Cafe Beignet. “In the generation of our parents and grandparents, anyone who lived or worked in the Quarter would go there.”

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Cafe Beignet at the Old Coffee Pot serves traditional calas.

The opening menu has a short list of breakfast dishes, sandwiches, pastries and traditional beignets.

Right next to them, covered in the same powdered sugar, are the calas.

Sometimes described as beignets made with rice or rice fritters, historians connect the dish’s roots to Africa. In New Orleans, calas were long linked to the African-American women who sold them on the city streets. The dish lived on in some homes and turns up on some menus, but for years the Old Coffee Pot restaurant was synonymous with the dish.

Cafe Beignet at the Old Coffee Pot uses a recipe passed through a succession of previous operators.

The calas have a craggy, crunchy surface and a soft interior aromatic with vanilla and nutmeg. Following Old Coffee Pot tradition, they’re served with grits.

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Raising the roof The ivy-covered brick wall at the Uptown corner of Magazine and Eleanor streets enclosed the courtyard of chef and co-owner Nick Lama’s contemporary Italian restaurant Avo (5908 Magazine St., 504-509-6550; www.restaurantavo.com), as well as its predecessor, Martinique Bistro.

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When the Old Coffee Pot closed this winter, its then-owner said business had been declining. French Quarter street construction had taken a toll, and he noted that a restaurant renovation conducted as part of the reality TV show “Gordon Ramsay’s 24 Hours to Hell and Back” didn’t sit well with customers.

The show attempted to give the old place a new look, including painting the interior white. Moss and his partners are among those who remember the Old Coffee Pot in its prime, which is one reason they decided to buy it. They’ve returned the Caribbean coral colors to the interior and recreated murals that previously decorated the walls.

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TOUPS: Food Network was interested in me in general. They said they liked my attitude and my presence on video. They said they wanted to do a “Kitchen Takeover” show, which is cool because I get to help people and be on TV at the same time.

Restaurants can close for 12,000 reasons. A lot of people have bitten off more than they can chew. Some don’t know how to cook. Some know how to cook but don’t know the business side of it — and everything in between.

No one opens a restaurant to close it, but a lot of people will open up a restaurant because they think it’s romantic. I hear that all the time, people say “I want to open up a restaurant.” I’m like: You don’t know what that means.

It’s tough. A lot of people don’t know that until they’re in debt, so they can’t just drop it. We want to help them out.

I come more from the mentoring side. Not the yelling-at-people side. Some people need to be fussed at. Some people need a hug. Everybody needs a little something different.

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T: The crew goes out a month ahead of time. They don’t give me a lot of information because they want my honest reaction on camera. I may look at their menu online and know right off the bat what’s going on. Sometimes I know I am going to walk in and find frozen fish from China, some improper cooking techniques and

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people in the front of the house that don’t know what they’re doing. In one, this mom and daughter team cooked pretty well, but they didn’t know the logistics of a restaurant. At Margarita Momma’s, they’re trying to open up this cliched New Orleans restaurant and it’s all over the place. They have daiquiri machines. They’re trying to serve Cajun food and no one’s Cajun, which is an assault on my heritage. You are going to see some brutal honesty with the food. I can’t lie about that.

It doesn’t help if I sugarcoat it.

That’s not fixing anything. Sometimes you have to bruise feelings, but I am not mean about it.

Who were your mentors and how did you learn to run a restaurant?

T: Right off the bat, Emeril Lagasse. When I first started, he didn’t know me. I was just a fry cook. He showed me how to run a business, how to treat people.

Bob Iacovone from Cuvee was one of my favorite chefs from New Orleans. Anthony Scanio at (Emeril’s) Delmonico taught me a bunch about food. Alton Brown — I have never met him, but I’ve read his books and he has some good stuff to say.

I learned to be a chef before I opened a restaurant, but you never really get it until it’s your own money. A lot of this stuff is trial and error, and honestly, mostly error. Bad summers will teach you a lot of lessons. You can have the best food on the planet, but you have to have customers.

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BYWATER 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. House-made leek, ricotta and pumpkin seed ravioli are served with butternut squash cream sauce and grilled asparagus. Reservations accepted for large parties. D Wed-Sun, late Wed-Sun, brunch Sat-Sun. $$

CARROLLTON/UNIVERSITY NEIGHBORHOODS Catalino’s — 7724 Maple St., (504) 6186735; www.facebook.com/catalinosllc — The menu includes many traditional Guatemalan dishes. Pepian is a chicken stew made with mirliton, potatoes, string beans and pumpkin seeds served with rice and corn tortillas. Reservations accepted.

L and D daily. $$ Chais Delachaise — 7708 Maple St., (504) 510-4509; www.chaisdelachaise.com — The eclectic menu includes bouillabaisse, grilled Caribbean lobster, jerk shrimp and more. New York strip steak is served au poivre or with chimichurri sauce and comes with fries. Reservations accepted.

L Sat-Sun, D daily, late Fri-Sat. $$ Mikimoto — 3301 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 488-1881; www.mikimotosushi.com — Sushi choices include new and old favorites, both raw and cooked. The South Carrollton roll includes tuna tataki, avocado and snow crab. Delivery available. Reservations accepted for large parties. L Sun-Fri, D daily. $$ Pyramids Cafe — 3151 Calhoun St., (504) 861-9602 — Diners will find Mediterranean cuisine featuring such favorites as shawarma prepared on a rotisserie. No reservations. L, D daily. $$ Vincent’s Italian Cuisine — 7839 St. Charles Ave., (504) 866-9313; www.vincentsitaliancuisine.com — See Metairie section for restaurant description.

CITYWIDE Breaux Mart — Citywide; www.breauxmart. com — The deli counter’s changing specials include dishes such as baked catfish and red beans and rice. No reservations.

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FAUBOURG MARIGNY Kebab — 2315 St. Claude Ave., (504) 383-4328; www.kebabnola.com — The sandwich shop offers doner kebabs and Belgian fries. A falafel sandwich comes with pickled cucumbers, arugula, spinach, red onions, beets, hummus and Spanish garlic sauce. Delivery available. No reservations. L and D Wed-Mon, late Fri-Sat. $

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Mardi Gras Zone — 2706 Royal., (504) 947-8787 — The grocery and deli has a counter offering po-boys, sides such as macaroni and cheese and vegan and vegetarian dishes. Wood-oven baked pizza is available by the pie or slice. No reservations. Open 24 hours daily. $ Marie’s Kitchen — 2483 Burgundy St., (504) 267-5869; www.mariesbarandkitchen.com — A Double Stuffed sandwich features an Italian sausage-stuffed pork loin medallion topped with provolone cheese, red onion marmalade, fennel aioli, lettuce and tomato on a sesame seed bun.

No reservations. D Fri-Sun. $$

FRENCH QUARTER Antoine’s Annex — 513 Royal St., (504) 525-8045; www.antoines.com — The Annex is a coffee shop serving pastries, sandwiches, soups, salads and gelato.

The Caprese panino combines fresh mozzarella, pesto, tomatoes and balsamic vinaigrette. The ham and honey-Dijon panino is topped with feta and watercress.

No reservations. B, L, D daily. $ Antoine’s Restaurant — 713 St. Louis St., (504) 581-4422; www.antoines.com — The city’s oldest restaurant offers a glimpse of what 19th century French Creole dining might have been like, with a labyrinthine series of dining rooms. Signature dishes include oysters Rockefeller, crawfish Cardinal and baked Alaska. Reservations recommended. L, D Mon-Sat, brunch Sun. $$$ Bourbon House — 144 Bourbon St., (504) 522-0111; www.bourbonhouse.com — Bourbon House serves seafood dishes including New Orleans barbecue shrimp, redfish cooked with the skin on, oysters from the raw bar and more. Large picture windows offer views of Bourbon Street.

Reservations accepted. B, L. D daily, brunch Sun. $$$ Brennan’s New Orleans — 417 Royal St., (504) 525-9711; www.brennansneworleans. com — Brennan’s features innovative takes on Creole dishes from chef Slade Rushing as well as classics such as its signature bananas Foster. Eggs Sardou features poached eggs over crispy artichokes with Parmesan creamed spinach and choron sauce. Reservations recommended.

B, L Tue-Sat, D Tue-Sun. $$$ Criollo — Hotel Monteleone, 214 Royal St., (504) 681-4444; www.criollonola.com — The shrimp, blue crab and avocado appetizer features chilled shrimp, crab, guacamole and spicy tomato coulis. Baked stuffed Creole redfish is served with crabmeat and green tomato crust, angel hair pasta and Creole tomato jam. Reservations recommended. B, L, D daily. $$ Dickie Brennan’s Steakhouse — 716 Iberville St., (504) 522-2467; www.dickiebrennansrestaurant.com — The house filet mignon is served atop creamed spinach with fried oysters and Pontalba potatoes.

Popular starters include the jumbo lump crabcake with aioli. Reservations recommended. D daily. $$$

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Diners eat in the courtyard at Brennan’s Restaurant (417 Royal St., 504525-9711; www.brennansneworleans.com).

Gazebo Cafe — 1018 Decatur St., (504) 525-8899; www.gazebocafenola.com — The Gazebo features a mix of Cajun and Creole dishes and ice cream daquiris.

The New Orleans sampler rounds up jambalaya, red beans and rice and gumbo.

Other options include salads, seafood po-boys and burgers. No reservations.

L, early D daily. $$ House of Blues — 225 Decatur St., 3104999; www.hob.com/neworleans — Pan-seared jumbo shrimp top a grit cake and are served with chipotle-garlic cream sauce and tomatoes. The buffet-style gospel brunch features local and regional groups. Reservations accepted.

L, D Mon-Sat., brunch Sun. $$ Killer Poboys — 219 Dauphine St., (504) 462-2731; 811 Conti St., (504) 2526745; www.killerpoboys.com — Killer Poboys offers a short and constantly changing menu of po-boys. The Dark and Stormy features pork shoulder slowly braised with ginger and Old New Orleans Spiced Rum and is dressed with housemade garlic mayo and lime cabbage.

No reservations. Hours vary by location.

Cash only at Conti Street location. $ The Market Cafe — 1000 Decatur St., (504) 527-5000; www.marketcafenola.com — Dine indoors or out on seafood either fried for platters or po-boys or highlighted in dishes such as crawfish pie, crawfish etouffee or shrimp Creole. Sandwich options include muffulettas, Philly steaks on po-boy bread and gyros in pita bread.

No reservations. B, L, D daily. $$ NOLA Restaurant — 534 St. Louis St., (504) 522-6652; www.emerilsrestaurants. com/nola-restaurant — A 14-ounce grilled Niman Ranch pork chop is served with brown sugar-glazed sweet potatoes, toasted pecans and a caramelized onion reduction sauce. Garlic-crusted drum is served with brabant potatoes, crimini mushrooms, bacon, haricots verts and beurre rouge. Reservations recommended. L Thu-Mon, D daily. $$$ Palace Cafe — 605 Canal St., (504) 5231661; www.palacecafe.com — Creative Creole dishes include crabmeat cheesecake topped with Creole meuniere. Andouille-crusted fish is served with Crystal beurre blanc. For dessert, there’s white

chocolate bread pudding. Reservations recommended. B, L, D daily, brunch Sat-Sun. $$$ Red Fish Grill — 115 Bourbon St., (504) 598-1200; www.redfishgrill.com — Seafood favorites include hickory-grilled redfish, pecan-crusted catfish, alligator sausage and seafood gumbo. Barbecue oysters are flash fried, tossed in Crystal barbecue sauce and served with blue cheese dressing. Reservations accepted.

L, D daily. $$$ Restaurant R’evolution — 777 Bienville St., (504) 553-2277; www.revolutionnola.com — Chefs John Folse and Rick Tramanto present a creative take on Creole dishes as well as offering caviar tastings, housemade salumi, pasta dishes and more.

“Death by Gumbo” is an andouille- and oyster-stuffed quail with a roux-based gumbo poured on top tableside. Reservations recommended. D daily. $$$ Roux on Orleans — Bourbon Orleans, 717 Orleans Ave., (504) 571-4604; www. bourbonorleans.com — This restaurant offers contemporary Creole dishes including barbecue shrimp, redfish courtbouillon, gumbo and catfish and shrimp dishes.

Reservations accepted. B daily, D Tue-Sun. $$ Tableau — 616 St. Peter St., (504) 9343463; www.tableaufrenchquarter.com — Tableau’s contemporary Creole cuisine includes marinated crab claws in white truffle vinaigrette and pan-roasted redfish Bienville with frisee, fingerling potato salad and blue crab butter sauce. Balcony and courtyard dining available. Reservations accepted. B, L, D daily, brunch Sat-Sun. $$$

HARAHAN/JEFFERSON/ RIVER RIDGE Cold Stone Creamery — 1130 S. Clearview Parkway, Suite F, (504) 736-5037; www. coldstonecreamery.com — The ice cream parlor’s menu includes sundaes, ice cream cookie sandwiches, cupcakes, cakes, yogurt, sorbet and more. Delivery available.

No reservations. L, D daily. $ The Rivershack Tavern — 3449 River Road, (504) 834-4938; www.therivershack-

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KENNER The Landing Restaurant — Crowne Plaza, 2829 Williams Blvd., Kenner, (504) 4675611; www.neworleansairporthotel.com — The Landing serves Cajun and Creole dishes with many seafood options. Louisiana crab cakes are popular. No reservations. B, L, D daily. $$

LAKEVIEW Lakeview Brew Coffee Cafe — 5606 Canal Blvd., (504) 483-7001 — This casual cafe offers gourmet coffees and a wide range of pastries and desserts baked in house, plus a menu of specialty sandwiches and salads. For breakfast, an omelet is filled with marinated mushrooms, bacon, spinach and goat cheese. Tuna salad or chicken salad avocado melts are topped with melted Monterey Jack and shredded Parmesan cheeses. No reservations. B, L daily, D Mon-Sat, brunch Sat-Sun. $

METAIRIE Akira Sushi + Hibachi — 3326 N. Arnoult Road, Metairie, (504) 304-8820; www. akirametairie.com — The menu includes sushi, teriyaki and other Japanese favorites. A Godzilla roll features salmon, tuna, snow crab, yellowtail, avocado, asparagus, cucumber and cream cheese in soy paper with eel sauce. Delivery available. No reservations. L and D daily. $$ Andrea’s Restaurant — 3100 N. 19th St., Metairie, (504) 834-8583; www.andreasrestaurant.com — Chef/owner Andrea Apuzzo’s specialties include speckled trout royale which is topped with lump crabmeat and lemon-cream sauce. Capelli D’Andrea combines house-made angel hair pasta and smoked salmon in light cream sauce. Reservations recommended.

L, D daily, brunch Sun. $$$ Kosher Cajun New York Deli & Grocery — 3519 Severn Ave., Metairie, (504) 8882010; www.koshercajun.com — This New York-style deli specializes in sandwiches, including corned beef and pastrami that come from the Bronx. No reservations. L Sun-Thu, D Mon-Thu. $ Mark 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. L Tue-Sat, D Tue-Sun. $ Tandoori Chicken — 2916 Cleary Ave., Metairie, (504) 889-7880 — The menu features tandoori dishes with chicken, lamb, fish or shrimp; mild and spicy curries and spicy hot vindaloo dishes; chicken, lamb or shrimp biryani; and vegetarian dishes including palak paneer (spinach and cheese) and bhindi masala with okra.

No reservations. L, D Mon-Sat. $$ Theo’s Neighborhood Pizza — 2125 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 510-4282; www.theospizza.com — See Harahan/Jefferson section for restaurant description.

Vincent’s Italian Cuisine — 4411 Chastant St., Metairie, (504) 885-2984; www. vincentsitaliancuisine.com — Corn and crab bisque is served in a toasted bread cup. Osso buco features a veal shank with angel hair pasta and veal demi-glace.

Reservations accepted. L Tue-Fri, D Mon-Sat. $$

MID-CITY/TREME 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. L, D Tue-Sun. $ Brown Butter Southern Kitchen & Bar — 231 N. Carrollton Ave., Suite C, (504) 609-3871; www.brownbutterrestaurant.com — Smoked brisket is served with smoked apple barbecue sauce, Alabama white barbecue sauce, smoked heirloom beans and vinegar slaw. The Brunch burger features a brisket and short rib patty topped with bacon, brie, a fried egg, onion jam and arugula on a brioche bun. Reservations accepted. L Mon-Fri, D Mon-Sat, brunch Sat-Sun. $$ Cafe NOMA — New Orleans Museum of Art, City Park, 1 Collins C. Diboll Circle, (504) 482-1264; www.cafenoma.com — A pair of roasted golden beet sliders is topped with herb goat cheese, arugula and citrus marmalade on multi-grain bread. Other options include chipotle-marinated portobello sliders and flatbread pizza topped with manchego, peppers and roasted garlic. Reservations accepted for large parties. L Tue-Sun, D Fri. $ 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 served on a hot plate to sizzling Go-Ba to lo mein dishes. Delivery and banquet facilities available. Reservations accepted.

L, D daily. $$ FullBlast Brunch — 139 S. Cortez St., (504) 302-2800; www.fullblastbrunch.com — Fried chicken strips, poached eggs, bacon and seared tomato are served over jalapeno-cheddar grits cakes with hollandaise. Reservations accepted. Brunch Thu-Mon. $$ Ikura Sushi + Hibachi — 301 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 485-5658; www.ikuranola.net — There is a sushi bar, seating at a hibachi grill and an array of Japanese dishes. Assorted sushi dinners include tuna, salmon, yellowtail, eel, shrimp, a snow crab roll and more. Delivery available. No reservations.

L and D daily. $$ Katie’s Restaurant — 3701 Iberville St., (504) 488-6582; www.katiesinmidcity.com — Favorites at this Mid-City restaurant include the Cajun Cuban with roasted pork, grilled ham, cheese and pickles pressed on buttered bread. The Boudreaux pizza is topped with cochon de lait, spinach, red onions, roasted garlic, scallions and olive oil. There also are salads, burgers and Italian dishes. No reservations. L daily, D Mon-Sat, brunch Sun. $$ Juan’s Flying Burrito — 4724 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 569-0000; www.juansflyingburrito.com — Juan’s serves tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, salads and more.

Roasted pork tacos are topped with spicy slaw. Vegetarian Mardi Gras Indian tacos feature roasted corn, beans, cheese and spicy slaw on corn tortillas. No reservations. L, D daily. $ Namese — 4077 Tulane Ave., (504) 4838899; www.namese.net — Shaken pho features bone marrow broth, flat noodles and a choice of protein (filet mignon, short rib, brisket, seafood, chicken, tofu) stir-fried with onions, garlic and bone marrow oil.

Reservations accepted. L, D Mon-Sat. $$ Ralph’s on the Park — 900 City Park Ave., (504) 488-1000; www.ralphsonthepark. com — Popular dishes include turtle soup finished with sherry, grilled lamb spare ribs and barbecue Gulf shrimp. Tuna two ways includes tuna tartare, seared pepper tuna, avocado and wasabi cream. Reservations recommended. L Tue-Fri, D daily, brunch Sun. $$$ Theo’s Neighborhood Pizza — 4024 Canal St., (504) 302-1133; www.theospizza. com — See Harahan/Jefferson section for restaurant description.

Willie Mae’s Scotch House — 2401 St. Ann St., (504) 822-9503; www.williemaesnola. com — This neighborhood restaurant is known for its wet-battered fried chicken.

Green beans come with rice and gravy.

There’s bread pudding for dessert. No reservations. L Mon-Sat. $$ 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.

Creole Italian pizza is topped with red sauce, spicy shrimp, Roma tomatoes, feta, mozzarella, red onions and pesto sauce.

Reservations accepted for large parties. L, D, late daily. $

UPTOWN Apolline — 4729 Magazine St., (504) 894-8881; www.apollinerestaurant.com — Stuffed quail is served with cornbread dressing, haricots verts, cherry tomatoes and rum-honey glaze. For brunch, grilled hanger steak is served with fried eggs and potato hash. Reservations accepted. brunch, D Tue-Sun. $$$ The Columns — 3811 St. Charles Ave., (504) 899-9308; www.thecolumns.com — There’s live music in the Victorian Lounge at the Columns. The menu features Creole dishes such as gumbo and crab cakes.

Reservations accepted. B daily, L Fri-Sat, D Mon-Thu, brunch Sun. $$ The Delachaise — 3442 St. Charles Ave., (504) 895-0858; www.thedelachaise.com — The bar offers wines by the glass and full restaurant menu including mussels steamed with Thai chili and lime leaf. Twice cooked pork is served over plantains. No reservations. L Fri-Sun, D and late daily. $$ Emeril’s Delmonico — 1300 St. Charles Ave., (504) 525-4937; www.emerilsrestaurants.com/emerils-delmonico — Paneed veal bordelaise is served with linguine, jumbo lump crabmeat, artichoke, mushrooms and charred tomatoes. Pecan-glazed Colorado lamb loin is served with bourbon and lamb bacon-braised kale, black-eyed peas and pecan gremolata. Reservations recommended. D daily. $$$ G’s Kitchen Spot — Balcony Bar, 3201 Magazine St., (504) 891-9226; www.gskitchenspot.com — Brick-oven Margherita pizza includes mozzarella, basil and housemade garlic-butter sauce. G’s grilled Philly steak sandwich is topped with red onions, bell peppers, mushrooms and Muenster and mozzarella cheeses on grilled bread.

No reservations. L Fri-Sun, D, late daily. $ Joey K’s — 3001 Magazine St., (504) 891-0997; www.joeyksrestaurant.com — This casual eatery serves fried seafood platters, salads, sandwiches and Creole favorites such as red beans and rice. Daily specials include braised lamb shank, lima beans with a ham hock and chicken fried steak served with macaroni and cheese.

No reservations. L, D Mon-Sat. $$ Juan’s Flying Burrito — 2018 Magazine St., (504) 486-9950; 5538 Magazine St., (504) 897-4800; www.juansflyingburrito.com — See Mid-City section for restaurant description.

Le’s Baguette Banh Mi Cafe — 4607 Dryades St., (504) 895-2620; www.facebook. com/lesbaguettenola — The menu includes pho, banh mi, noodle bowls and more. A lemon grass pork banh mi is topped with cucumber, pickled carrots, daikon radish, cilantro, jalapenos and Sriracha aioli. No reservations. B Sat-Sun, L and D daily. $ Miyako Japanese Seafood & Steakhouse — 1403 St. Charles Ave., (504) 410-9997; www.japanesebistro.com — Miyako offers a full range of Japanese cuisine, with specialties from the sushi or hibachi menus, chicken, beef or seafood teriyaki, and tempura. Reservations accepted. L Sun-Fri, D daily. $$ Piccola Gelateria — 4525 Freret St., (504) 493-5999; www.piccolagelateria.com — The cafe offers 18 rotating flavors of smallbatch Italian-style gelatos and sorbettos.

The menu also includes flatbreads on

OUT TO EAT piadina, crepes and espresso drinks. No reservations. L, D Tue-Sun. $ Slice Pizzeria — 1513 St. Charles Ave., (504) 525-7437; www.slicepizzeria.com — Slice serves pizza by the pie or slice, plus salads, pasta and more. The Sportsman’s Paradise pie is topped with Gulf shrimp, andouille, corn, diced tomatoes and caramelized onions. Full bar. No reservations.

L, D daily. $ Theo’s Neighborhood Pizza — 4218 Magazine St., (504) 894-8554; www.theospizza. com — See Harahan/Jefferson section for restaurant description.

Twisted Waffles — 1410 Annunciation St., Suite 2117, (504) 586-0573; www.twistedwaffles.com — Waffled French toast is topped with berries and whipped cream.

The menu also includes waffle sandwiches and burgers. Delivery available. No reservations. B, D daily, D Mon-Sat. $$

WAREHOUSE DISTRICT Emeril’s Restaurant — 800 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 528-9393; www.emerilsrestaurants.com/emerils-new-orleans — Cast-iron baked escargot are served with angel hair pasta tossed with garlic-chili oil, bottarga fish roe and Parmesan. A tamarind-glazed double-cut pork chop is topped with green chili mole and served with sweet potatoes. Reservations recommended.

L Mon-Fri, D daily. $$$ Juan’s Flying Burrito — 515 Baronne St., (504) 529-5825; www.juansflyingburrito. com — See Mid-City section for restaurant description.

Meril — 424 Girod St., (504) 526-3745; www.emerilsrestaurants.com/meril — Emeril Lagasse’s small-plates restaurant offers an array of internationally inspired dishes. Sofrito-marinated turkey necks are tossed in Crystal hot sauce. Esses fettuccine is tossed with olive oil, garlic, Calabrian chilis, jumbo lump crabmeat, arugula and almonds. Reservations accepted. L, D daily. $$ Vyoone’s Restaurant — 412 Girod St., (504) 518-6007; www.vyoone.com — The French and Louisiana-inspired menu includes French onion soup and New Orleans-style barbecue shrimp. Coq au vin is boneless chicken cooked with red wine and root vegetables. Reservations accepted. L Tue-Fri, D Tue-Sat, brunch Sat-Sun. $$$

WEST BANK Mosca’s — 4137 Hwy. 90 W., Westwego, (504) 436-8950; www.moscasrestaurant.com — This family-style eatery has changed little since opening in 1946.

Popular dishes include shrimp Mosca, chicken a la grande and baked oysters Mosca, made with breadcrumps and Italian seasonings. Reservations accepted.

D Tue-Sat. Cash only. $$$ Specialty Italian Bistro — 2330 Belle Chasse Hwy., Gretna, (504) 391-1090; www. specialtyitalianbistro.com — The menu combines Old World Italian favorites and pizza. Chicken piccata is a paneed chicken breast topped with lemon-caper piccata sauce served with angel hair pasta, salad and garlic cheese bread. No reservations.

L, D daily. $$ Tavolino Pizza & Lounge — 141 Delaronde St., (504) 605-3365; www.facebook.com/ tavolinolounge — The menu includes thincrust pizza, salads, pasta and antipasti.

Ping olives are fried Castelvetrano olives stuffed with beef and pork or Gorgonzola cheese. Reservations accepted for large parties. D daily. $$

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L, D daily. $ Theo’s Neighborhood Pizza — 1212 S. Clearview Parkway, Elmwood, (504) 7333803; www.theospizza.com — There is a wide variety of specialty pies and diners can build their own from the selection of more than two-dozen toppings. The menu also includes salads and sandwiches. No reservations. L, D daily. $

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The Jazz Playhouse — The James Rivers Movement, 8 Kerry Irish Pub — Jason Bishop, 8:30 New Orleans Jazz Museum — Down on Their Luck Orchestra, 2 Prime Example Jazz Club — Delfeayo Marsalis Quintet, 8 & 10 Rock ‘N’ Bowl — Latin Night, 7 SideBar — Helen Gillet Welcome Home Concert, 9 Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Stanton Moore Trio, 8 & 10 Zeitgeist Theatre & Lounge — Amine Boucetta Presents, 7

Radar Upcoming concerts » UB40, Aug. 20, House of Blues » BAND OF SKULLS AND DEMOB HAPPY, Sept. 11, Tipitina’s » REVOCATION, VOIVOD, PSYCROPTIC, SKELETAL REMAINS AND CONJURER, Oct. 6, House of Blues » JUDAH & THE LION, Oct. 9, The Fillmore at Harrah’s New Orleans » DEAN LEWIS, Oct. 12, House of Blues » BADFLOWER, Oct. 20, House of Blues » STATIC-X, DEVILDRIVER, DOPE, WEDNESDAY 13, RAVEN BLACK AND CAUTIOUS CLAY, Nov. 13, House of Blues » CHRISTONE “KINGFISH” INGRAM, Nov. 16, House of Blues » GRYFFIN, Nov. 26, Joy Theater » BEAR GRILLZ, Dec. 13, Metropolitan

WEDNESDAY 7 BMC — The Tempted, 5; LC Smoove, 8 Bamboula’s — Eight Dice Cloth, noon; Bamboulas Hot Jazz Quartet, 3; Mem Shannon, 6:30; Crawdaddy T’s Cajun Zydeco Review, 10 The Bombay Club — Kris Tokarski, 8 Bullet’s Sports Bar — Treme Brass Band, 7:30

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Check Point Charlie — T Bone Stone & the Happy Monsters, 8 Chickie Wah Wah — Mark Carroll & Friends, 6; Meschiya Lake, 8 Circle Bar — Raised on TV, Jack, The Jackrabbits & Slow Coyote, 10 DMac’s Bar & Grill — And then Came Humans, 8 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — Sam Tepper & Vee Desh Nee, 9:30 House of Blues — Braun/Wood Duo (Foundation Room), 6; Michael Liuzza, 6:30 The Jazz Playhouse — Big Sam’s Crescent City Connection, 8:30 Kerry Irish Pub — Patrick Cooper, 8:30 Marigny Brasserie & Bar — Grayson Brockamp & the New Orleans Wildlife Band, 7 New Orleans Public Library — Harry and the Potters, 6 Portside Lounge — Jamming on Jerry Garcia: Freddie Blue, Friendship Circle, Hallelujah Hat Rack, 7 Prime Example Jazz Club — Arthur Mitchell Quintet, 8 & 10 Rock ‘N’ Bowl — Boogie Men, 8 Santos Bar — Karaoke Shakedown and Alesondra, 11 Santos Bar — Lovataraxx & Death Stair, 9; Swamp Moves and The Russell Welch Quartet, 10:30 SideBar — David Bode’s Choose to Think with Daniel Meinecke, Ronan Cowan & more, 9 Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Uptown Jazz Orchestra with Delfeayo Marsalis, 8 & 10 Southport Hall — Triple Threat, 7:30

THURSDAY 8 BMC — Gaunga Dyns, 5; New Orleans Johnnys, 8; Jason Neville Funkysoul Band, 11 Bamboula’s — Christopher Johnson, noon; Rancho Tee’s Motel, 3; Marty Peters & the Party Meters, 6:30; City of Trees Brass Band, 10 The Bombay Club — Kris Tokarski, 7 Buffa’s Bar & Restaurant — Klezervation Hall, 5; Connections with Darcy Malone & Dave Pomerleau, 8 Chickie Wah Wah — Phil DeGruy, 6; Bob Livingston, 8 d.b.a. — South Jones, 10 DMac’s Bar & Grill — Rock ’n’ Roll Jam Night with the Brothers Keegan, 7:30 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — Guitar Summit, John Fohl & Chris Adkins, 9 House of Blues — Neurotic Diction (Foundation), 6; Jake Landry, 6:30; 3TEETH: Metatour (The Parish), 8 The Jazz Playhouse — Brass-AHolics, 8:30 Le Bon Temps Roule — The Soul Rebels, 11 One Eyed Jacks — Fast Times, 10 Pavilion of the Two Sisters — The Yat Pack at Thursdays at Twilight, 6 Rock ‘N’ Bowl — Chubby Carrier & Bayou Swamp Band, 8 Santos Bar — The Gotobeds, 9

SideBar — Michael Jenner & Matt Booth, 9 Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Don Vappie’s Grio Trio, 8 & 10 Three Muses — Brian Coogan, 5; Arsene DeLay, 8

FRIDAY 9 The Art Garage — Sass Cabaret, 8 BMC — Lifesavers, 3; Tempted, 6; All For One Brass Band, 9; La Tran-K Mighnight Salsa, 11:59 Bamboula’s — Jeremy Joyce Adventure, 11 a.m.; Kala Chandra, 2; Smoky Greenwell Blues Band, 6:30;ACE Brass Band, 10 The Bombay Club — Fernando Montardit, 8:30 Buffa’s Bar & Restaurant — Luna Mora, 6; Three Piece Grease with Alex, Tom and Patrick, 9 Bullet’s Sports Bar — The Pinettes, 7:30 Casa Borrega — Olivya Lee, 7 Chickie Wah Wah — Micheal Pearce, 6; Dave Jordan & Friends, 8 Circle Bar — Natalie Mae & friends, 7 d.b.a. — Hot Club of New Orleans, 6; Honey Island Swamp Band, 10 DMac’s Bar & Grill — Carson Station, 8 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — Tom Fitzpatrick and Turning Point, 10 Fountain Lounge — Sam Kuslan, 7 House of Blues — Captain Buckles, 4; Jake Landry and the Right Lane Bandits (Foundation Room), 7; Grunge Fest! tribute to Nirvanna, 8; For the Culture featuring Brassaholics and Vegas Cola (The Parish), 8; Tony Skratchere, 10;

The Jazz Playhouse — Chucky C & Clearly Blue, 7:30; Burlesque Ballroom featuring Trixie Minx and Romy Kaye, 11 The Lazy Jack — Chris Broussard Duo, 6 Old Point Bar — Rick Trolsen, 5; Cardboard Cowboy, 9:30 One Eyed Jacks — Andy Dick & friends feat. The Unnaturals, 9; Alligator Chomp Chomp, 11:55 Santos Bar — J Otto Late Night Dance Party, 11:59 SideBar — Carmela Rapazzo and Oscar Rossignoli, 7; Mathieu Apitre and Keiko Komaki, 9 Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Ellis Marsalis Trio, 8 & 10 Southport Hall — Partners N Crime, Ricky B, Lady Red and Hot Boy Ronald, 9 Three Muses — Matt Johnson, 5:30; Doro Wat, 9 Tipitina’s — Corey Henry, The Treme Funktet, Soul Project Nola & James Martin Band, 10

SATURDAY 10 BMC — Mojo Shakers, noon; Abe Thompson & Drs. of Funk, 3; Les Getrex N Creole Cookin’, 6; JAM Brass Band, 9; Lil George Brass Band, 11:59 Bamboula’s — Sabertooth Swing, 11; G & The Swinging Gypsies, 3; Johnny Mastro Blues Band, 7; Crawdaddy T’s Cajun Zydeco Review, 11:30 The Bombay Club — Kris Tokarski Trio with Duke Heitger, 8:30 Buffa’s Bar & Restaurant — Freddie Blue & The Friendship Circle, 6; Keith Burnstein, 9 Casa Borrega — Geovane Santos, 7

MUSIC Chickie Wah Wah — Paul Sanchez and Alex McMurray, 8 d.b.a. — New Orleans Jazz Vipers, 7; Walter “Wolfman” Washington & the Roadmasters, 11 DMac’s Bar & Grill — Sandra Love and the Reason, 8 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — Joe Krown Trio, 10 Fountain Lounge — Paul Longstregth, 7 House of Blues — Jon Roniger, 12:30; Baby Boy Bartels and the Boys, 4; Jack Sledge (Foundation Room), 7; Jason Bishop, 7:30; Matt Scott, 10 The Jazz Playhouse — Shannon Powell Jazz Quartet, 8 The Lazy Jack — Kennedy Kuntz and Matt Schultz, 3; Cold Shot, 7 Mandeville Trailhead — Patrick Cooper, 10:30 Old Point Bar — Maid of Orleans, 9:30 One Eyed Jacks — Particle Kid and Midriff, 9 Rock ‘N’ Bowl — Chee Weez & The Topcats, 8:30 Santos Bar — Bad Romance Burlesque, 9; Bass Church Electronic Dance Party, 11:59 SideBar — Jimmy Robinson and Michael Skinkus, 7; Joey Van Leeuwen Band, Nick Benoit, Felipe Karrera and Olivya Lee, 9 Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Donald Harrison Quartet, 8 & 10

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MUSIC Southport Hall — Mothership: Tribute to Led Zeppelin, 8 Three Muses — Chris Christy, 5; Debbie Davis, 6; Shotgun, 9

SUNDAY 11 BMC — Will Dickerson Band, noon; Abe Thompson & Drs. of Funk, 3; Retrospex, 7; Moments Of Truth, 10 Bamboula’s — Eh La Bas, 11 a.m.; NOLA Ragweeds Jazz, 2; Carl LeBlanc, 6:30; Ed Wills Blues 4 Sale, 10 Bar Redux — Reverend Hyltan, Justin Dye, Toby O’Brien, 9 Buffa’s Bar & Restaurant — Some Like It Hot, 11 a.m.; Tender Moments with Andre Bohren and Harry Hardin, 4; Steve Pistorius Jazz Quartet, 7 Bullet’s Sports Bar — Teresa B, 6 Circle Bar — Dick Deluxe, 5; Micah McKee and Friends and Blind Texas Marlin, 7 d.b.a. — Palmetto Bug Stompers, 6; Jon Roniger, 10 DMac’s Bar & Grill — The Tempted, 8 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — Rick Trolsen, 9 House of Blues — Jason Bishop, 6:30 The Jazz Playhouse — Germaine Bazzle, 8 Joy Theater — Godspeed You! Black Emperor and Manas, 8 The Lazy Jack — Joey & Linda, 2; Imaginary Frenz, 6 Old Point Bar — Shawan Rice, 3:30; Romy Kay, Jeanne Marie Harris, 7 One Eyed Jacks — Kyle Craft, Showboat Honey, Duz Mancini, Wasted Shades and Tchoup, 8 Rock ‘N’ Bowl — Paul Varisco & The Milestones, 4 Santos Bar — Rewind Dance Party with DJ Unicorn Fukr, 10 Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Storyville Stompers, 8 & 10 Three Muses — Raphel et Pascal, 5; The Clementines, 8

MONDAY 12 BMC — Frenchie Mo, 5; Lil Red & Big Bad, 7; Paggy Prine & Southern Soul, 10 Bamboula’s — St. Louis Slim, noon; Perdido Jazz Band, 3; G & The Swinging Gypsies, 6:30; Ed Wills Blues 4 Sale, 10 The Bombay Club — David Boeddinghaus, 8

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PREVIEW Godspeed You! Black Emperor

BY RAPHAEL HELFAND IN THE STRANGE, TEXTURED LANDSCAPE of post-rock, Godspeed You! Black Emperor stands out. The constantly morphing Canadian collective formed in the mid-1990s and released its debut album, “F#A# ∞,” in 1997. The group released two more albums, including the widely acclaimed “Lift Your Skinny Fists Like Antennas to Heaven,” before announcing a hiatus in 2003. Fans had to wait nearly a decade for the release of its next project, 2012’s “ALLELUJAH! DON’T BEND! ASCEND!” Through the group’s dissolution and reformation, Godspeed

Buffa’s Bar & Restaurant — Arsene DeLay and Charlie Wooton, 5; Antoine Diel, 8 Circle Bar — Dem Roach Boyz, 7 d.b.a. — John Boutte, 7; Salt Wives, 10 DMac’s Bar & Grill — Danny Alexander’s Blues Jam, 8 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — John Fohl, 9 House of Blues — Shawan Rice, 6:30 The Jazz Playhouse at the Royal Sonesta — Gerald French & The Original Tuxedo Jazz Band, 8 Kerry Irish Pub — Patrick Cooper, 8:30 One Eyed Jacks — Blind Texas Marlin, 10

You! has cemented a cult status, transfixing legions of devotees under the spell of its rich orchestral arrangements and slowly shifting timbres. The group’s most recent LP, “Luciferian Towers” (2017), presents a grim, dirgelike facade, but hopeful-sounding harmonies emerge.

Godspeed You! performs live as a 10-piece band, with its only permanent member, Efrim Menuck (pictured), playing guitar, keyboards and tape loops. He leads musicians and projectionists with a limitless appetite for exploration.

Manas opens at 8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 11, at Joy Theater, 1200 Canal St., (504) 528-9569; www.thejoytheater.com. Tickets $25-$50.

Rock ‘N’ Bowl — Swing Night with DJ Twiggs, 7 SideBar — Instant Opus 3.0, Carlo Nuccio, Byron Asher and/or Shevaly, 9 Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Charmaine Neville Band, 8 & 10 The Starlight — Free Jambalaya Jam featuring Joshua Benitez Band, 8 Three Muses — Washboard Rodeo, 7

CLASSICAL/CONCERTS Albinas Prizgintas. Trinity Episcopal Church, 1329 Jackson Ave. — The organist’s Organ & Labyrinth performance includes selections from

baroque to vintage rock. www.albinas. org. Free admission. 6 p.m. Tuesday.

Trinity Artist Series. Trinity Episcopal Church, 1329 Jackson Ave. — Clarinetist Damien Gibson and pianist Yui Asano perform a classical program featuring works by Debussy and Tedesco. www.ablinas.org. Free admission. 5 p.m. Sunday.

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SPORTS ................................ 29 BOOKS .................................. 30 FILM Openings ............................... 30 Now showing ........................ 30 Special Showings .................. 31

ON STAGE ............................ 31 Auditions/camps ................. 32

COMEDY............................... 32 ART Happenings ...................... 32 Openings ................................ 33 Museums ................................ 33

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TUESDAY 6 Keep The Beat Alive Blood Drive. New Orleans Musicians Assistance Foundation, 1525 Louisiana Ave. — The New Orleans Musicians’ Clinic partners with the Organ Grinders Dance Troupe to restock the shelves of the Blood Center during the summer months. 10 a.m.

Krewe de Tech. East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie — Doug Tatum, executive director of digital media for the New Orleans Saints and Pelicans, discusses the operation and various platforms. www.jplibrary.net. 7 p.m.

Kulturabend. Deutsches Haus, 1700 Moss St. — The American Legion Post 350 Band performs a program of classical and popular music, with food service available before and after, sponsored by the German-American Cultural Center of Gretna and the Ladies Auxiliary of Deutsches Haus. www.deutscheshaus.org. 7 p.m.

Tammany Taste of Summer. Various locations in St. Tammany Parish, — Participating Northshore restaurants offer specials and prix fixe brunch, lunch and dinner deals through August. www.tammanytaste.com.

WEDNESDAY 7 Bayou St. John Walking Tour. The Pitot House, 1440 Moss St. — The walking tour encompasses Pitot House, Faubourg Pontchartrain and St. Louis Cemetery No. 3 on Esplanade Avenue. www.louisianalandmarks.org $30. 1 p.m.

Birding Event. East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie — Wendy Rihner discusses plants that attract birds. www.jplibrary.net. 7 p.m.

Film Talk Series. St. Tammany Art Association, 320 N. Columbia St., Covington — Angela Catalano, professor of film at the University of New Orleans, leads “Talking About Film,” discussing film form and style, and there are clips. www.pontchartrainfilmfestival.com. Free admission. 7 p.m.

Game Night. St. Tammany Parish Library, Slidell Branch, 555 Robert Blvd., Slidell — Participants play a rotating selection of board games. 6 p.m.

“Harry & the Potters — LIVE.” New Orleans Public Library, main branch, 219 Loyola Ave. — Friends of the New Orleans Public Library sponsor the free kid-friendly rock show. Costumes are encouraged. www.nolalibrary.org. 6 p.m.

Red Dress Pop-Up Sale. Claret Wine & Cocktail Bar, 1320 Magazine St. — Proceeds from the $10 dresses for sale and a portion of the bar tab will benefit Dress for Success, a nonprofit that provides women with professional attire and programs to help their economic development. www. neworleans.dressforsuccess.org. 5:30 p.m.

“Separate and Unequal” Panel Discussion. Williams Research Center, 410 Chartres St. — “Separate and Unequal: African Americans’ Struggle for Schooling before and after the Civil War” will be moderated

by Xavier University’s David Robinson-Morris and will feature authors Daniel Brook, Fatima Shaik and Walter C. Stern. Registration required. www.hnoc.org. 6 p.m.

THURSDAY 8 Back to School Fest. Einstein Charter School, 5316 Michoud Blvd. — There’s a giveaway of book bags and other school supplies at Einstein Charter School at Sarah T. Reed. 3 p.m.

FRIDAY 9 Back to School Summer Soiree. Dat Dog Freret, 5030 Freret St — The Roots of Music event includes a performance by The Roots of Music Marching Crusaders, hot dog samples, specialty drinks, a raffle and games, with a portion of proceeds benefiting the music program. www.therootsofmusic.org Free admission. 5 p.m.

Friday Nights at NOMA. New Orleans Museum of Art of Art, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, City Park — Cafe NOMA presents an Artful Palate series of cooking demonstrations with Kate Schwarloze, pastry chef from Brennan’s. Jonathan Traviesa will discuss his work on view in “You Are Here,” plus there are children’s activities and more. www.noma.org. 5:10 p.m.

SATURDAY 10 Gingers and How to Grow Them. New Orleans Botanical Garden, City Park, 5 Victory Ave. — Tim Chapman discusses new

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THE NEW ORLEANS CHAPTER OF THE HASH HOUSE HARRIERS running club hosts its 25th annual Red Dress Run Aug. 10. Participants don red dresses and running shoes and gather in Crescent Park for the pre-party. The course takes runners through Faubourg Marigny and the French Quarter. Proceeds from the run benefit local nonprofit organizations. Visit www. noh3.com for information. Registration is $65.

and established plants that are suitable for the area. www.neworleanscitypark.com. $12. 10:30 a.m.

Lafayette Square and Warehouse District Tour. Lafayette Square, South Maestri Place — The Friends of the Cabildo walking tour reveals the history behind the commercial district, from its plantation beginnings to the present. www.friendsofthecabildo.org. $20-$25. 9 a.m.

“Meats: Grazing Pastures of Southeast Louisiana.” New Orleans Center for Creative Arts, 2800 Chartres St. — Chefs Sierra Torres and Grace Treffinger lead a class on cooking methods for meat from local ranches as part of the Louisiana Cooking Class series. www.noccainstitute.com. $100. 10 a.m.

Red Dress Run. Crescent Park, 1008 N. Peters St. — Runners of all genders put on red dresses to jog around the French Quarter. There’s food before the race and

an after-race party featuring live music. $65. 9:30 a.m.

Youth Service Days. Louisiana SPCA, 1700 Mardi Gras Blvd. — Youth ages 7-12 learn about the Louisiana SPCA, take a tour of the facilities, work on age-appropriate projects and spend time with adoptable animals. Lunch is provided. www.la-spca. org. $25. 10 a.m.

SPORTS New Orleans Baby Cakes. Shrine on Airline, 6000 Airline Drive, Metairie — The Baby Cakes take on the Aces of Reno, Nevada in minor league baseball action, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday; pets are welcome at the park Thursday, 7 p.m.; Marvel Superhero Night features a Hulk bobblehead giveaway and fireworks after the game, 7 p.m.

Friday. www.milb.com/new-orleans. $5.

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GOING OUT Baby Cakes take on the Rainiers of Tacoma, Washington, in minor league baseball action, 6 p.m. Saturday, 1 p.m. Sunday and 6:30 p.m. Monday. Kids run the bases following the game Sunday. www.milb. com/new-orleans. $5.

BOOKS Kathy Finn, Ron Calamia. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 3721 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie — Author Kathy Finn signs her book, “Tom Benson: A Billionaire’s Journey,” and Ron Calamia signs his book “FANtastic Saints,” plus there’s a New Orleans Saints kickoff party. www.barnesandnoble.com. 2 p.m. Saturday.

Laura Lippman. Garden District Book Shop, The Rink, 2727 Prytania St. — The author signs and discusses the novel “Lady in the Lake.” www.gardendistrictbookshop.com. 6 p.m. Tuesday.

Lisa Howorth. Garden District Book Shop, The Rink, 2727 Prytania St. — The author signs and discusses the novel “Summerlings.” www.gardendistrictbookshop. com. 6 p.m. Thursday.

Robert W. Fieseler. New Orleans Jazz Museum, Old U.S. Mint, 400 Esplanade Ave. — The author lectures on his book “Tinderbox: The Untold Story of the Up Stairs Lounge Fire and the Rise of Gay Liberation.” www.nolajazzmuseum.org.

6 p.m. Thursday.

Ron Werneth. National World War II Museum, Louisiana Memorial Pavilion, 945 Magazine St. — The author of “Fall of the Japanese Empire: Memories of the Air War 1942-1945” signs and discusses the book with Dr. Rob Citino, and there’s a 5 p.m. reception. Registration required. www.nationalww2museum.org.

6 p.m. Thursday.

Sam J. Miller. Pearl Wine Co., 3700 Orleans Ave. — The author discusses and signs his book “Destroy All Monsters” at a ticketed event for Reading Between the Vines. www.tubbyandcoos.com.

6 p.m. Friday.

Sister Helen Prejean. St. Rita Catholic School Cafeteria, 65 Fontainebleau Drive — The author begins her book tour with a discussion and signing of “River of Fire: My Spiritual Journey.” Catholic Book Store will sell the book. www.cbstorenola. com. 1 p.m. Saturday.

FILM Some national chains do not announce their opening weekend lineups in time for Gambit’s print deadline. This is a partial list of films running in the New Orleans area this weekend.

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“The Angry Birds Movie 2” (PG) — Birds and pigs from the popular game for mobile devices take their beef to the next level in this animated sequel featuring the voices of Awkwafina and Bill Hader. Opening Tuesday, Aug. 13, at AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Westbank Palace 16, Movie Tavern Northshore, Regal Covington Stadium 14, Regal Grand Esplanade 14 & GPX. “The Art of Racing in the Rain” (PG) — An aspiring Formula One race car driver (Milo Ventimiglia) and a golden retriever named Enzo (voiced by Kevin Costner)

navigate life together. AMC Dine-In Clearview Palace 12, AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Westbank Palace 16.

“Bring the Soul — The Movie” — The Korean pop music group sets out on a world tour in this new documentary. Opening Wednesday at AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Westbank Palace 16.

“Cassandro, the Exotico!” — This documentary focuses on an aging crossdressing Mexican wrestler named Cassandro, who must reinvent himself after years in the ring. Zeitgeist Theatre & Lounge.

“Dora and the Lost City of Gold” (PG) — Dora the Explorer and her friends go on an adventure to save her parents in this family-friendly adventure. AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Westbank Palace 16, Chalmette Movies, Regal Covington Stadium 14, Regal Grand Esplanade 14 & GPX. “The Kitchen” (R) — Melissa McCarthy, Elisabeth Moss and Tiffany Haddish star as three wives of New York gangsters who continue to operate their jailed husbands’ businesses. AMC Dine-In Clearview Palace 12, AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Westbank Palace 16, Regal Covington Stadium 14.

“Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark” (PG13) — A group of teens faces their fears in this horror film based on the popular anthology by Alvin Schwartz. AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Westbank Palace 16, Chalmette Movies.

“Socrates” — In this 2018 drama from Brazil, a 15-year-old must come to terms with his grief after his mother’s sudden death. Zeitgeist Theatre & Lounge.

“Them That Follow” (R) — A pastor’s daughter holds a secret that could tear her community apart in this thriller starring Kaitlyn Dever and Walton Goggins.

Zeitgeist Theatre & Lounge.

“When I Get Home” — A husband grapples with his wife’s odd behavior of pulling stunts and pretending she’s dead when he comes home in this Japanese comedy. Broad Theater.

NOW SHOWING “Aladdin” (PG) — Will Smith stars as the Genie in the live-action update of Disney’s animated tale about a young man who gains the power to make his wishes come true. AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Westbank Palace 16, Regal Grand Esplanade 14 & GPX. “American Woman” (R) — Sienna Miller stars as a woman who raises her grandson after her daughter goes missing.

Chalmette Movies.

“Angels are Made of Light” — Director James Longley’s documentary is a portrait of Afghan students and teachers as they deal with national and political conflicts. Zeitgeist Theatre & Lounge.

“Annabelle Comes Home” (R) — Paranormal investigators try to control a possessed doll in the latest chapter in “The Conjuring” horror movie universe.

AMC Westbank Palace 16.

“The Art of Self Defense” (R) — After being attacked, a quiet man (Jesse Einsenberg) enrolls at a local dojo that is led by a mysterious sensei (Alessandro Nivola). AMC Elmwood Palace 20.

“Avengers — Endgame” (PG-13) — The remaining superheroes left alive — includ-

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ing Thor, Iron Man and Black Widow — regain focus to undo the actions of the powerful villain Thanos. Regal Covington Stadium 14.

“Crawl” (R) — A young woman must protect herself against alligators while attempting to save her father (Barry Pepper) during a Category 5 hurricane.

AMC Dine-In Clearview Palace 12, AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Westbank Palace 16, Chalmette Movies, Movie Tavern Northshore, Regal Covington Stadium 14, Regal Grand Esplanade 14 & GPX. “Cuba — Journey to the Heart of the Caribbean” — An intimate look at the nation’s culture, architecture and ecosystems through the eyes of Cuban artists, historians and scientists. Entergy Giant Screen Theater, starts Aug. 9.

“Dear Comrade” — This Telugu action drama about a student union leader stars Vijay Deverakonda. Regal Grand Esplanade 14 & GPX. “The Farewell” (PG) — Awkwafina stars in this dramedy about Chinese family members trying to celebrate the life of their grandmother before her death. AMC Elmwood Palace 20, Broad Theater.

“Great White Shark” — A 3-D documentary narrated by Bill Nighy explores the world of the iconic and nearly extinct predator. Entergy Giant Screen Theater, through Aug. 8.

“Hidden Pacific” — This 3-D presentation profiles some of the Pacific Ocean’s most beautiful islands and marine national monuments. Entergy Giant Screen Theater.

“Hobbs & Shaw” (PG-13) — Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham team up to take on a genetically enhanced villain (Idris Elba) in this spinoff of the “Fast & Furious” franchise. AMC Dine-In Clearview Palace 12, AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Westbank

Palace 16, Chalmette Movies, The Grand 16 Slidell, Movie Tavern Northshore, Regal Covington Stadium 14, Regal Grand Esplanade & GPX. “Hurricane on the Bayou” — Meryl Streep narrates the documentary about areas affected by Hurricane Katrina. Entergy Giant Screen Theater.

“John Wick: Chapter 3 — Parabellum” (R) — Keanu Reeves returns as the super-assassin with a $14 million price tag on his head. AMC Elmwood Palace 20.

“The Lion King” (PG) — A young lion prince named Simba flees his kingdom to learn the meaning of responsibility in this live-action update of the 1994 Disney cartoon feature. AMC Dine-In Clearview Palace 12, AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Westbank Palace 16, Chalmette Movies, Movie Tavern Northshore, Prytania Theatre, Regal Covington Stadium 14, Regal Grand Esplanade 14 & GPX. “Midsommar” (R) — A couple’s idyllic retreat quickly devolves into an increasingly violent competition at the hands of a cult.

AMC Elmwood Palace 20.

“Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” (R) — Quentin Tarantino writes and directs this drama about a faded TV star (Leonardo DiCaprio) and his stunt double (Brad Pitt), looking for fame in 1969 Los Angeles.

AMC Dine-In Clearview Palace 12, AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Westbank Palace 16, Chalmette Movies, Movie Tavern Northshore, Prytania Theatre, Regal Covington Stadium 14, Regal Grand Esplanade 14 & GPX. “Pasolini” — Abel Ferrara directs this biographical drama about the last day of the Italian filmmaker. Zeitgeist Theatre & Lounge.

“Rocketman” (R) — Taron Egerton stars as Elton John in this musical/fantasy look

SPECIAL SHOWINGS “Blinded by the Light” (PG-13) — A teenager (Viveik Kalra) finds his voice after being inspired by Bruce Springsteen’s music. At 7 p.m. Monday at AMC Elmwood Palace 20.

“DCI 2019 — Big, Loud & Live 16” — Drum Corps International’s top marching drum corps vie for the title of world champion in this annual competition. At 6:30 p.m.

Thursday at AMC Elmwood Palace 20; 5:30 p.m. Thursday at Regal Covington Stadium 14.

“Doctor Who — The End of Time” — An exclusive screening of the 10th anniversary of the two-part episode stars David Tennant as the Doctor, who tries to locate and defeat the Master (John Simm). At 7 p.m. Wednesday at AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Westbank Palace 16, Movie Tavern Northshore, Regal Covington Stadium 14.

“Free Trip to Egypt” — In this feature-length documentary, a man interviews random Americans about their fears about Islam. At 6:30 p.m. Monday at AMC Elmwood Palace 20.

“The Grinch” (PG) — Benedict Cumberbatch provides the voice of the grumpy Grinch who wants to destroy the holidays for Whoville. At 10 a.m. Wednesday at Movie Tavern Northshore.

“Hello, Dolly!” (G) — A matchmaker (Barbra Streisand) travels to Yonkers to find a partner for Horace Vandergelder (Walter Matthau) in this 1969 musical comedy. At 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Sunday at AMC Elmwood Palace 20; 1 p.m. Sunday at

AMC Westbank Palace 16, Regal Covington Stadium 14.

“How to Train Your Dragon — The Hidden World” (PG) — A young knight (voiced

by Jay Baruchel) must find a secret dragon Utopia before an evil tyrant does so first in this 2019 animated adventure.

At 10 a.m. Sunday and Monday at Movie Tavern Northshore.

“I Love Lucy — A Colorized Celebration” — This exclusive presentation features five uncut, full-length colorized episodes of the classic TV show to celebrate Lucille Ball’s birthday. At 7 p.m. Tuesday at AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Westbank Palace 16, Movie Tavern Northshore.

“It (2017)” (R) — A group of bullied kids from Derry, Maine band together to destroy a shape-shifting clown named Pennywise. At 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. Tuesday at AMC Elmwood Palace 20.

“Millennium Actress” (PG) — A TV interviewer meets a former actress and travels with her through her memories and career in this 2001 animated drama from director Satoshi Kon. At 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13, at AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Westbank Palace 16, Regal Covington Stadium 14.

“Singin’ in the Rain” (G) — A silent film production company and cast transition to sound in this 1952 musical starring Gene Kelly and Debbie Reynolds. At 3 p.m.

Wednesday at Movie Tavern Northshore.

“Space Jam” (PG) — In this 1996 comedy, NBA legend Michael Jordan leads a rag-tag team of Looney Tunes characters in a basketball game against the evil Monstars. At 10 a.m. Friday and Saturday at Prytania Theatre.

“White Heat” — A criminal breaks out of prison to lead his old gang in a heist in this 1949 crime drama starring James Cagney.

At 10 a.m. Sunday at Prytania Theatre.

“Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971)” (G) — A young boy wins a golden ticket to tour a candymaker’s factory. At 10 a.m. Wednesday at Prytania Theatre. ”The Wizard of Oz” (PG) — Dorothy Gale (Judy Garland) is swept from her Kansas farm to a magical land full of lions, tigers and bears in this 1939 family-friendly adventure. Chalmette Movies.

ON STAGE “The Glass Menagerie.” Marigny Opera House, 725 St. Ferdinand St. — The Tennessee Williams Theatre Company of New Orleans returns with the story of the Wingfield family: mother at the end of her wits, a son at the edge of his patience and a daughter with an uncertain future. A ray of hope comes in the form of a gentleman caller, if they can get through a family dinner without frightening him away. www.twtheatrenola.com. Tickets $15-$31.

7 p.m. Thursday to Sunday.

“100 Years of Women in Blues.” Teatro Wego!, 177 Sala Ave., Westwego — Dorian Rush tells the stories and sings the songs of artists such as Ma Rainey, Big Mama Thornton, Billie Holiday, Irma Thomas, Bonnie Raitt and others in this JPAS and Jonathan Mares production. www.jpas. org. Tickets $25-$30. 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday.

“Trixie Minx’s Burlesque Ballroom.” The Jazz Playhouse at the Royal Sonesta, 300 Bourbon St. — A modern twist on a classic burlesque show features a live band in

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at at the singer-songwriter’s breakthrough years. AMC Elmwood Palace 20.

“The Secret Life of Pets 2” (PG) — An animated sequel follows a dog named Max and his pet friends as they carry on secret lives once their owners leave for work and school. AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Westbank Palace 16, Regal Covington Stadium 14.

“Spider-Man — Far from Home” (PG-13) — While on a trip abroad with classmates, Spider-Man (Tom Holland) battles a villain named Mysterio (Jake Gyllenhaal). AMC Dine-In Clearview Palace 12, AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Westbank Palace 16, Chalmette Movies, Movie Tavern Northshore, Regal Covington Stadium 14, Regal Grand Esplanade 14 & GPX. “Stuber” (R) — Dave Bautista plays a detective who recruits his Uber driver (Kumail Nanjiani) for a night of unexpected adventure. AMC Dine-In Clearview Palace 12.

“Sword of Trust” (R) — This comedy starring Marc Maron and Jillian Bell revolves around a woman who inherits an antique sword with a questionable backstory.

Zeitgeist Theatre & Lounge.

“Toy Story 4” (G) — Woody, Buzz Lightyear and friends take a trip to save a new toy named “Forky” in this latest Pixar sequel. AMC Dine-In Clearview Palace, AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Westbank Palace 16, Movie Tavern Northshore, Regal Covington Stadium 14, Regal Grand Esplanade 14 & GPX. “Yesterday” (PG-13) — A struggling musician wakes up in an alternate time when he’s the only one who remembers The Beatles’ music. AMC Elmwood Palace 20, Regal Covington Stadium 14, Regal Grand Esplanade 14 & GPX.

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Trixie Minx co-stars with a rotating cast of special guests and Romy Kaye and the Mercy Buckets provide vocals. www. sonesta.com/jazzplayhouse. Tickets $20.

11 p.m. Friday.

“The Van Ella Bordella.” The Allways Lounge , 2240 St. Claude Ave. — The evening of immersive burlesque with comedy includes solo and group music performances. www.theallwayslounge. net. Tickets $15-$20. 9 p.m. Thursday.

AUDITIONS/CAMPS “The Nutcracker.” Jefferson Ballet School, 3621 Florida Ave., Kenner — The Jefferson Performing Arts Society holds two days of auditions for dancers ages 6 through adults by appointment only; also Sunday. www. jpas.org. Noon Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday.

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Bear with Me. Twelve Mile Limit, 500 S. Telemachus St. — Laura Sanders and Kate Mason host an open-mic comedy show. Sign-up at 8:30 p.m., show at 9 p.m. Monday.

Brown Improv. Waloo’s, 1300 N. Causeway Blvd., Metairie — New Orleans’ longest-running comedy group performs.

8 p.m. Tuesday.

Comedy Beast. Howlin’ Wolf Den, 901 S. Peters St. — Vincent Zambon and Cyrus Cooper host a stand-up comedy show.

8:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Comedy F—k Yeah. Dragon’s Den (upstairs), 435 Esplanade Ave. — Vincent Zambon and Mary-Devon Dupuy host a stand-up show. 8:30 p.m. Friday.

Comedy Gold. House of Blues, Big Mama’s Lounge, 229 Decatur St. — Leon Blanda hosts a stand-up showcase of local and traveling comics. 7 p.m.

Wednesday.

Comedy Gumbeaux. Howlin’ Wolf Den, 901 S. Peters St. — Frederick RedBean Plunkett hosts an open-mic stand-up show. 8 p.m. Thursday.

Comedy Night in New Orleans. The New Movement, 2706 St. Claude Ave. — The New Movement comics perform. 8 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Saturday.

Comedy in the Kennel. The Ugly Dog Saloon, 401 Andrew Higgins Blvd. — Several New Orleans stand-up comics perform.

Free admission. 11:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Comic Strip. Siberia Lounge, 2227 St. Claude Ave. — Chris Lane hosts the stand-up comedy open mic with burlesque interludes. 9:30 p.m. Monday.

Crescent Fresh. Dragon’s Den (upstairs), 435 Esplanade Ave. — Ted Orphan and Geoffrey Gauchet host the stand-up comedy open mic. Sign-up at 7:30 p.m., show at 8 p.m. Thursday.

Greetings, From Queer Mountain. The AllWays Lounge & Theater, 2240 St. Claude Ave. — The storytelling show features LGBT speakers. Tickets $8.

7:30 p.m. Friday.

Haeg and Butts Presents. Parleaux Beer Lab, 634 Lesseps St. — The weekly standup, improv and sketch show features local performers. www.parleauxbeerlab.com.

8 p.m. Sunday.

I Got a Bit About That. Bar Redux, 801 Poland Ave. — The weekly stand-up comedy game show podcast is hosted by Byron Broussard and James Germain and

features guest comics. www.barredux. tumblr.com. 7 p.m. Wednesday.

Jeff D Comedy Cabaret. Oz, 800 Bourbon St. — This weekly showcase features comedy and drag with Geneva Joy, Carl Cahlua and guests. 10 p.m. Thursday.

Local Uproar. The AllWays Lounge & Theater, 2240 St. Claude Ave. — Paul Oswell and Benjamin Hoffman host a stand-up comedy showcase with free food and ice cream. 8 p.m. Saturday.

NOLA Comedy Hour. Hi-Ho Lounge, 2239 St. Claude Ave. — Duncan Pace hosts an open mic. Sign-up at 7:30 p.m., show at 8 p.m. Sunday.

Night Church. Sidney’s Saloon, 1200 St. Bernard Ave. — Benjamin Hoffman and Paul Oswell host a stand-up show, and there’s free ice cream. 8:30 p.m. Thursday.

St. Claude Comedy Hour. The New Movement, 2706 St. Claude Ave. — A stand-up show hosted by Clark Taylor features local veterans, up-and-comers, touring acts and surprise guests.

9:30 p.m. Friday.

The Spontaneous Show. Bar Redux, 801 Poland Ave. — We Are Young Funny comedians presents the stand-up comedy show and open mic in The Scrapyard.

8 p.m. Tuesday.

Sunday Night Social Club. The New Movement, 2706 St. Claude Ave. — There’s a different show each week featuring local talent, and there’s a specialty showcase. 7 p.m. Sunday.

Think You’re Funny? Carrollton Station Bar and Music Club, 8140 Willow St. — Brothers Cassidy and Mickey Henehan host an open mic. Sign-up at 8 p.m., show at 9 p.m. Wednesday.

The Wheel of Improv. The New Movement, 2706 St. Claude Ave. — It’s “American Ninja Warrior” mixed with an episode of “Saturday Night Live” and a dash of “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” executed by a team of experienced performers.

8 p.m. Thursday.

Thursday Night Special. The New Movement, 2706 St. Claude Ave. — A rotating comedy showcase features innovative standup, sketch and improv comedy shows. 8 p.m. Thursday.

Voix de Ville. MRB, 515 St. Philip St. — Jon Lockin hosts a weekly comedy variety show featuring musical guests, burlesque, drag and stand-up comedy.

8 p.m. Tuesday.

ART HAPPENINGS Dirty Linen Night. 300 to 1100 blocks of Royal Street — Galleries and shops along the French Quarter street open for evening art viewing and shopping with music, food and cocktails along the way. www.dirtylinen.org. 6 p.m. Saturday.

Lunchbox Lecture. National World War II Museum, 945 Magazine St. — Curator Larry Decuers holds a walk-through of the exhibit “In Memory of What I Cannot Say: The Art of Guy de Montlaur,” with details about the French fine-art painter and WWII Free French Commando’s life and work. www.nationalww2museum. org. Free admission. Noon. Wednesday “How Ya Livin’: The Soapbox Collective.” Art Klub, 1941 Arts St. — The performing and exhibiting artist series is

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OPENINGS Antenna Gallery, 3718 St. Claude Ave. — “Away Games” is an exhibition of works by Abdi Farah about the role of football in the lives of young black men, through Sept. 8.

Opening reception 6 p.m. Saturday.

Good Children Gallery, 4037 St. Claude Ave. — The “and sometimes the goat eats you” exhibition includes sculpture, video and installation works by Carrie Fonder, through Sept. 8. Opening reception 6 p.m. Saturday.

Second Story Gallery, New Orleans Healing Center, 2372 St. Claude Ave. — “Down in New Orleans” features Michael Alford’s photographs of music-related events.

6 p.m. Saturday.

MUSEUMS Gallier Historic House, 1132 Royal St. — The summer dress exhibition reveals seasonal decor during the period, including swapped fabrics for curtains, rugs and bedclothes, through Sept. 3. www.hgghh.org.

Historic New Orleans Collection, 520 Royal St. — “New Orleans Medley: Sounds of the City” and “Art of the City: Postmodern to Post-Katrina” include contemporary art from diverse artists, through Oct. 6. www.hnoc.org.

Louisiana State Museum Cabildo, 701 Chartres St. — “The Baroness de Pontalba and the Rise of Jackson Square” exhibition is about Don Andres Almonester and his daughter Baroness Micaela Pontalba, through October. www.louisianastatemuseum.org.

Louisiana State Museum Presbytere, 751 Chartres St. — “Grand Illusions: The History and Artistry of Gay Carnival in New Orleans” is a comprehensive exhibit devoted to more than 50 years of of gay Carnival culture. “It’s Carnival Time in Louisiana” features Carnival artifacts, costumes, jewelry and other items. “Living With Hurricanes — Katrina and Beyond” has interactive displays and artifacts.

All shows are ongoing. www.louisianastatemuseum.org.

Mexican Cultural Institute, 901 Convention Center Blvd. — “Javier Senosiain: Organic Architecture” features works by the architect, through Sept. 27.

New Orleans Jazz Museum, Old U.S. Mint, 400 Esplanade Ave. — “The Wildest: Louis Prima Comes Home” celebrates the life and legacy of the entertainer, through May 2020. www.nolajazzmuseum.org.

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BY D. ERIC BOOKHARDT THE HISTORIES OF JAZZ AND GRAPHIC ART aren’t similar, but the two come together in the work of Tony Dagradi. Best known as the founder of the group Astral Project, Dagradi’s smooth saxophone playing weaves in and out of the sounds of his fellow instrumentalists in what may be the closest thing to a classical contemporary jazz combo. It’s “classical” because you can hear the history of modern jazz reborn in sleek new forms. Dagradi brings a similar sense of context to the 44 book sculptures in his “Diffusion” show at Jonathan Ferrara Gallery. “The juxtaposition of abstract shapes... is very much how I perceive the interplay of melody, harmony and rhythm,” Dagradi says.

Modern jazz and comic book superheroes both rose to prominence in midcentury America, so Dagradi’s new series based on the superheroes of his 1950s childhood seems in keeping with the midcentury timeframe of his musical influences. Since he favors collaboration and context, it makes sense that in “Heads Up – Ultimate Spiderman” (pictured), the flamboyant superhero framed in a vintage book leaps out from a supporting cast of characters packed tightly into the composition. All emote, grunt and beam dramatic expressions in a way that replaces any formal story line with Spider-Man sociology — the collective fantasy realm from which he sprang fully formed, a magical being who could perform superhuman feats.

What links this collage sculpture with others based on old illustrations is the sense of wonder they convey of a world brimming with mysteriously exotic people and creatures. In “Tea Ceremony,” another collage framed within a vintage book, a pastoral Japanese tea house and geisha appear in subtle colors contrasted by black-and-white views of steam locomotives, skyscrapers, businessmen and others from around the Western world and its colonies. For Dagradi, context is what matters, and his collage sculptures immerse us in illustrations of multitudes of people and fantastic creatures as seen through the vintage cultural vision of Western eyes. Through Aug. 30. Jonathan Ferrara Gallery, 400A Julia St., (504) 522-5471; www.jonathanferraragallery.com.

lins C. Diboll Circle, City Park — “Paper Revolutions: French Drawings from the New Orleans Museum of Art” traces the politics of draftsmanship in the 18th and 19th centuries, through Sunday. “You are Here: A Brief History of Photography and Place” explores the relationship between locations and the photographs that depict them, through Sunday. “Tim Duffy: Blue Muse” features 30 tintypes of folk musicians from across the South, through Sunday. “Ear to the Ground: Earth and Element in Contemporary Art” shows how nature can spur artistic innovation, through Aug. 31. “Inspired by Nature: Japanese Art from the Permanent Collection” focuses on flower and bird subjects, through Sept.

1. “Bodies of Knowledge” features 11 contemporary artists reflecting on the role language plays in cultural identities, through Oct. 13. “Orientalism: Taking and Making” addresses oppression, racism and cultural understanding in 19th-century Orientalist paintings, through Dec. 31. www.noma.org.

Ogden Museum of Southern Art , 925 Camp St. — “Courtney Egan: Virtual Idylls,” a project-based installation, weaves botanical art with sculpture and technology, through Sept.1. “Piercing the Inner Wall: The Art of Dusti Bonge,” abstract expressionist work from throughout the artist’s life, through Sept. 8. www.ogdenmuseum.org.

FARMERS MARKETS CRISP Farms Market. — CRISP Farms Market, 1330 France St. — The urban farm offers greens, produce, herbs and seedlings. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday.

Covington Farmers Market. — Covington Trailhead, 419 N. Hampshire St., Covington — The Northshore market features local produce, meat, seafood, breads, prepared foods, plants and music. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Wednesday, 8 a.m. to noon Saturday.

Crescent City Farmers Market. — The market offers fresh produce, prepared

foods, flowers and plants at locations citywide, including Tulane University Square (200 Broadway St.) 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday; the American Can Apartments (3700 Orleans Ave.) 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday; Bucktown Harbor (325 Hammond Highway) 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday; and in the CBD (750 Carondelet St.) 8 a.m. to noon Saturday.

French Market. — Corner of Gov. Nicholls Street and French Market Place — The historic French Quarter market offers local produce, seafood, herbs, baked goods, coffee and prepared foods. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.

German Coast Farmers Market. — Ormond Plantation, 13786 River Road, Destrehan — The market offers fresh produce, prepared foods, flowers and plants at two locations: Ormond Plantation (13786 River Road, Destrehan) 8 a.m. to noon Saturday; and Luling market (1313 Paul Maillard Road) 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Wednesday. www.germancoastfarmersmarket.org.

Gretna Farmers Market. — Huey P. Long Avenue between Third and Fourth streets, Gretna — The weekly rain-or-shine market has more than 25 vendors offering fruits, vegetables, meats, prepared foods, baked goods, honey and flowers. 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday.

Lafitte Street Station Market. — Lafitte Street Station, 698 Lafitte St., Mandeville — The Northshore market offers local produce, meat, seafood, breads, prepared foods, wines, health and beauty products and more. 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursdays and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.

Marche Creole Community Market. — ArtEgg Studios, 1001 S. Broad St. — There’s organic produce, prepared foods, locally produced crafts and art for sale at the market. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday.

Piety Market in Exile. — New Orleans Healing Center, 2372 St. Claude Ave. — More than 50 vendors offer creative art, jewelry, crafts, vintage clothing and collectibles, books and more. (504) 505-4113; creemccree@gmail.com 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday ReFresh Project Community Garden Farmers Market. — ReFresh Project, 300 N. Broad St. — The weekly market offers local produce, homemade kimchi, cocoa-fruit leather, pesto and salad dressing.

4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday.

Sankofa Mobile Market. — Lower 9th Ward Community Center, 5234 N. Claiborne Ave. — The Sankofa market truck offers seasonal produce from the Sankofa Garden. 11 a.m. to noon Tuesday. The truck also stops at 6322 St. Claude Ave. 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Sunday.

Vietnamese Farmers Market. — 14401 Alcee Fortier Blvd. — Fresh produce, baked goods and live poultry are available at this early morning market. 5 a.m. Saturday.

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“Oral History Live.” Historic New Orleans Collection, 520 Royal St. — As part of “Art of the City,” Mark Cave interviews artists Willie Birch, Keith Calhoun, Chandra McCormick and Robert Tannen. The collection is open until 9 p.m. as part of Dirty Linen Night, and food and drinks are available for purchase. 5 p.m. Saturday.

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Pursuant to Louisiana statutes Metro Storage LLC, as managing agent for Lessor, will sell by public auction (or otherwise dispose) personal property (in its entirety) belonging to the tenants listed below to the highest bidder to satisfy the lien of the Lessor for rental and other charges due.

The said property has been stored and is located at the respective address below.

Units up for auction will be listed for public bidding on-line at www.Storagestuff.bid beginning five days prior to the scheduled auction date and time. The terms of the sale will be cash only. A 10% buyer’s premium will be charged per unit. All sales are final.

Metro Storage LLC reserves the right to withdraw any or all units, partial or entire, from the sale at any time before the sale or to refuse any bids. The property to be sold is described as “general household items” unless otherwise noted. All contents must be removed completely from the property within 48 hours or sooner or are deemed abandoned by bidder/buyer. Sale rules and regulations are available at the time of sale.

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