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TUE. SEPT. 24 | With his smooth flow, Southern rapper Justin Lewis Scott, aka Big K.R.I.T., has put out consistently good albums and mixtapes for much of a decade from 2010’s mixtape “K.R.I.T. Wuz Here” to July release “K.R.I.T. Iz Here.” At 8 p.m. at House of Blues.

Drive-By Truckers THU. SEPT. 26 | Southern and Americana rockers Drive-By Truckers have hinted at the release of a new studio album in 2020, but founders Patterson Hood and Mike Cooley have kept the band busy on tour. Jimbo Mathus opens at 9 p.m. at Tipitina’s.

Aqua Mob presents a dramatic water ballet based on ‘Watership Down.’

BY WILL COVIELLO

Calexico and Iron & Wine

A “BARRACUDA” IS A SYNCHRONIZED SWIMMING MANEUVER in which a

swimmer thrusts her hands over her head, while upside down, to propel her body straight out of the water, pointed toes first.

It’s one of the trickier moves Laura-Zoe Humphreys has worked on with members of Aqua Mob, New Orleans’ water ballet troupe. For the last three years, it has presented oneact dramas combining synchronized swimming, aerialists and condensed versions of dystopic novels. This year, the group presents “Watership Damn!,” a reworking of Richard Adams’ novel (and a subsequent film) “Watership Down,” at the Drifter Hotel Sept. 26-28 and Oct. 3-5.

Much like the original story, “Watership Damn!” begins with a rabbit’s nightmarish vision that its warren, or home, is doomed. Diver warns the other rabbits that they must leave, but few believe him. Several rabbits join Diver to look for a new home with the aid of a seagull. In the novel, which is set in England, Watership Down is the rabbits’ destination, but the water ballet follows its own plot.

While Aqua Mob’s water ballets have a lighthearted look, with sparkly aquatic costumes and big bunny ears, its stories have dark, political overtones. Aqua Mob founder Alayne Gobeille’s first water ballet drama was “Two Legs Bad,” an adaptation of George Orwell’s political allegory “Animal Farm.” Set in a water park, sea creatures overthrow human captors but then the leaders of the revolution abuse their authority. Last year, “The Last!” was an adaptation of the fantasy novel “The Last Unicorn,” in which a unicorn leaves its forest to see if there are other unicorns in the world and confronts a nemesis who imprisons other creatures.

“Watership Damn!” combines the main elements of the previous shows.

There are water ballet numbers, aerialists performing above the pool and a live band.

In weekly swimming practices, the

FRI. SEPT. 27 | Joey Burns and John Convertino of Latin-infused indie rocker band Calexico and singersongwriter Sam Beam, aka Iron & Wine, originally collaborated on the 2005 EP “In the Reins,” and they’ve found new harmony on the June release “Years to Burn.” At 8 p.m. at House of Blues.

Kacey Musgraves group has improved its swimming skills, Gobeille says. Synchronized swimming requires mastering techniques to keep one’s body at the water’s surface or with some of the body out of water.

“Synchronized swimming is something that seems easy until you actually try it,” Humphreys says.

Humphreys, who is a cultural anthropologist at Tulane University, began synchronized swimming at age 11 while growing up in Canada and competed at a regional level through high school. While she swam regularly through a decade in college and graduate school, she got back into synchronized swimming via Aqua Mob (and recently watched a boxed set of the films of American water ballet and movie star Esther Williams).

Some Aqua Mob members have synchronized swimming experience.

Humphreys has been coaching the group to do water ballet moves out of “tub” (knees tucked to chest) and “flamingo” (one leg straight, one leg bent at the knee) positions. Synchronized swimming normally is done in deep pools and swimmers never touch the bottom, but since the deep end of the pool at the Drifter Hotel is less than 6 feet, some routines require improvisations. The show includes a water ballet duet and numbers with more sophisticated moves in the deep end, as well as some

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shallow-end action in which the cast can’t help but touch the ground. But in any depth, performers need to learn to do choreography underwater, without hearing music to keep a beat or seeing other performers.

“We do a lift where people have to go underwater in one formation and come up in another,” Humphreys says. “Some people have to lay flat on the bottom while others pass over them.”

During the show, there is a food stall and drink specials at the Drifter Hotel bar. Because of the bar, the show is not open to patrons under age 21, with the exception of a family-friendly performance Saturday, Sept. 28.

FRI.-SAT. SEPT. 27-28 | Singer-songwriter Kacey Musgraves has been on an extended victory lap following her 2018 album “Golden Hour” winning Album of the Year at the Country Music Awards last year and the Grammy Awards this year. At 7 p.m. at The Fillmore New Orleans.

Gleason Gras SAT. SEPT. 28 | Dumpstaphunk, Hot 8 Brass Band and DJ Jubilee perform and there’s a New Orleans Saints fan costume contest, food and more at the benefit for Steve Gleason’s Team Gleason Foundation, which raises awareness and supports people affected by ALS. At 5 p.m. at Champions Square.

Hiss Golden Messenger SAT. SEPT. 28 | M.C. Taylor croons over the steel guitar jangle and organ-driven rhythms of Durham, North Carolina’s Americana outfit Hiss Golden Messenger. The group released “Terms of Surrender” last week. Dee White opens at 10 p.m. at Tipitina’s.

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an eighth-grader at Port Allen Middle School, was featured last week on “Good Morning America” for his work organizing a clothing and school supplies pantry for students in need at his school. He told “Good Morning America” he created the pantry to combat bullying of students who didn’t have clean clothes or notebooks. The show rewarded him with a $10,000 donation to continue his efforts.

The average global temperature in August was 1.66 degrees Fahrenheit above the 20th century average of 60.1 degrees, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

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From left, Eddie Rispone, Gov. John Bel Edwards and Republican Rep. Ralph Abraham participated in the first televised gubernatorial debate.

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presented the University of New Orleans (UNO) with a $2 million gift to fund undergraduate scholarships. UNO President John Nicklow says the donor is a former adjunct professor in the Department of Management.

“I made the gift because of my awareness of the unique role that the University plays in New Orleans,” the donor was quoted in a statement, “and as a public affirmation of my optimism about the continuing growth of the University and its increasing importance to the community.”

Louisiana came in fourth place

in a ranking of states with the highest rates of obesity among adults. The nonpartisan group Trust for America’s Health found Mississippi and West Virginia tied for the highest level of obesity (39.5%). Almost 37% of Louisiana adults are obese, the survey reported. The state with the lowest level was Colorado, at 23%.

“The hottest August on record was August 2016, and the five hottest Augusts on record have all occurred since 2014,” NOAA reported.

THREE CANDIDATES FOR GOVERNOR CLASHED over taxes and Medic-

aid in their first debate Sept. 19, but they largely agreed on abortion restrictions, gun policies and the value of the state’s TOPS scholarship program.

The debate, which took place at Louisiana State University (LSU), featured Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards and his two main Republican opponents, businessman Eddie Rispone and U.S. Rep. Ralph Abraham. It was hosted by LSU’s Manship School of Mass Communication and Nexstar Media Group.

One of the most contentious sequences centered on Louisiana’s shift from a budget deficit to a budget surplus since Edwards was elected in 2015 and whether the candidates would now cut taxes.

Edwards pointed to the state’s investment in education, including a recent pay raise for K-12 teachers and an end to the cuts in college budgets that were common under his predecessor, Republican Gov. Bobby Jindal. “What we don’t want to do is go back to cutting higher education,” Edwards said.

Abraham said he would “absolutely” cut taxes if he wins because Louisiana has one of the highest sales tax rates in the country. Rispone also said he would cut taxes because he believes Louisiana has a spending problem. (According to The Advocate, an independent review by the nonpartisan and generally conservative Tax Foundation found that Louisiana’s state and local tax burden is actually one of the lowest in the country, akin to that of bigger states like Texas and Florida, although collected in different ways.)

Polls show that Edwards, the only Democratic governor in the Deep South, is leading the race, while Abraham and Rispone are competing to get into a hoped-for runoff with him. Rispone recently attacked Abraham in television ads. But during the debate, both Republicans focused on their differences with Edwards rather than with each other.

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achievements. Abraham maintained that the Medicaid expansion was “a nightmare” and vowed to tighten the program. Rispone contended the expansion is “unsustainable.”

Asked if he favored tying work requirements to Medicaid, Edwards said he supported community engagement for everyone on Medicaid.

Rispone said that people “want a job; they don’t want to be on Medicaid. I would not be bragging about putting 500,000 more people on Medicaid. I’d be bragging about getting them off Medicaid.”

The candidates were asked if they would support any exceptions to abortion restrictions. All three stated that they would not support exceptions in cases of rape or incest.

“I believe life begins at conception,” Abraham said. Edwards emphasized that he is a pro-life Catholic.

In response to a question about whether they would support a state law requiring background checks for all private sales of firearms, all three candidates essentially said no, citing their support for the Second Amendment.

Noting that he has missed 44% of the votes since January, moderators asked Abraham why he did not step aside in Congress to focus on this race. He responded that he “represents our constituents every day” and is in constant contact with his staff on Capitol Hill, who are “solving problems every day of the week.”

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Storyland’s back — soon!

Renovations on New Orleans City Park’s Storyland that have closed it to visitors since early July are nearly complete. The themed playground will reopen Saturday, Sept. 28 at noon.

The 63-year-old attraction, known for its storybook sculptures, will feature visitor favorites, like Captain Hook’s pirate ship and Cinderella’s pumpkin carriage as well as new exhibits and existing attractions that have been enhanced.

Guests will be able to explore three new exhibits — Humpty Dumpty, Tortoise and the Hare and Boudreaux the Zydeco Gator. A fourth, Jack and the Beanstalk, is scheduled to debut later this fall.

The Little Mermaid sculpture in Storyland’s pond will get company, as children and parents drive motorized pirate ships around it.

The renovation will incorporate STEM activities and interactive-play materials and will increase accessibility for people with disabilities. It is the playground’s first major renovation in 35 years.

Part of the science, technology, engineering and math component

will be a spaceship inside the Hey Diddle Diddle exhibit that will display information about the history and future of NASA’s space exploration with a focus on diversity — including the stories of the first African-Americans in space and black NASA mathematicians Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson, who helped send the first American to orbit the Earth.

The upgraded park also will display the space suit of Charles Bolden Jr., the first black person to permanently hold the title of NASA administrator.

Bolden spent nearly 700 hours in space during his 14-year stint as a NASA astronaut.

The $800,000 renovation was funded privately by individuals and local foundations.

Admission to Storyland is $5 per person, and children 36 inches tall or shorter get in free with a paid adult.

— KAYLEE POCHE

Cantrell, City Council members to hold fundraiser for Edwards’ campaign Mayor LaToya Cantrell is set to host a fundraiser with prominent New Orleans Democrats at Tipitina’s Tuesday, Oct. 1, for Gov. John Bel Edwards’ re-election campaign. The event comes during early voting (Sept.

28-Oct. 5).

The event, dubbed Victory at the Polls for JBE, will feature performances by Kermit Ruffins & the Barbecue Swingers, rap group PartnersN-Crime with the Big EZ Band and Corey Henry & the Treme Funktet.

All seven of the New Orleans City Council members are scheduled to attend. So are many metro-based state senators and representatives including Sens. Troy Carter, JP Morrell, Karen Carter Peterson and Reps.

Jimmy Harris, Neil Abramson, John Bagneris, Joe Bouie, Gary Carter, Royce Duplessis and Walt Leger.

Tickets are $10 for general admission and $100 for VIP, which includes access to a private reception with the governor.

The primary for the governor’s race, along with a host of other statewide and local races, is Oct. 12.

— KAYLEE POCHE

Leger, Abramson to moderate debates among their would-be successors Walt Leger and Neil Abramson may be term limited in their current jobs as state representatives, but they’ll soon have new gigs, if only for one night: moderating a debate of those who are looking to succeed them in office.

The Loyola University New Orleans College of Law Advocacy Center will host two 45-minute debates on Thursday, Sept. 26. The debates will

be held in Room 308 of the Loyola College of Law (526 Pine St.).

From 6:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m., Leger will moderate a debate for the candidates in the District 91 race, his current office. Then, from 7:30 p.m. to 8:15 p.m., Abramson will do the same for his District 98 seat.

A meet-and-greet for District 91 candidates and the public will be held from 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. before their debate, and a similar event for District 98 will take place after that debate.

There are four candidates in the District 91 race: Carling Dinkler, Mandie Landry, Robert McKnight and Pepper Bowen Roussel. Seven people are vying for the District 98 seat: Evan Bergeron, Max Hayden Chiz, Aimee Adatto Freeman, Marion “Penny” Freistadt, Ravi Sangisetty, Kea Sherman and Carlos Zervigon.

All candidates in both races are Democrats. — KEVIN ALLMAN

Some in GOP break for Abraham After months of holding their fire when it came to endorsing one of the two major GOP candidates seeking to oust Gov. John Bel Edwards in the gubernatorial election, several prominent Republicans have thrown their weight behind U.S. Rep. Ralph Abraham.

The catalyst seems to have been fellow Republican Eddie Rispone’s choice to air an attack ad against Abraham, who represents northeast Louisiana and parts of the Florida parishes. The ad attempts to link Abraham’s voting record with that of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and — more seriously — claims that Abraham didn’t have sufficient fealty to President Donald Trump.

Rispone, a Baton Rouge businessman making his first bid for public office, previously had said he wouldn’t attack Abraham. He apparently has changed that position due to the fact that he remains in third place in every poll.

In his Abraham endorsement, state Rep. Alan Seabaugh, one of the most conservative members of the Legislature, called the attack ad “an unfortunate and very ill-advised turn.” U.S. Rep. Clay Higgins said in a statement, “The path to recovery in Louisiana is now illuminated.”

The state Republican Party and the powerful Louisiana Association of Business and Industry both hedged their bets by endorsing both Rispone and Abraham rather than coalescing behind a single challenger to Edwards. — KEVIN ALLMAN

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FEWER THAN FOUR YEARS AGO,

Louisiana languished in a $2 billion budget hole left by departing Gov. Bobby Jindal, who had squandered a $1 billion surplus left by his predecessor, Kathleen Blanco. In addition to driving Louisiana into a fiscal ditch, and purely to serve his own political ambitions, Jindal also refused to expand Medicaid in Louisiana, a state with some of the poorest health outcomes in the nation.

After eight years of Jindal’s disastrous governance, Louisianans longed for a change. Voters took a chance on a U.S. Army veteran and West Point graduate who had served two terms in the Louisiana House of Representatives from the small town of Amite, in Tangipahoa Parish. Their faith was well-placed. In fewer than four years, John Bel Edwards has led Louisiana out of the fiscal muck and has secured health insurance for nearly half a million previously uninsured Louisianans.

For these and other reasons, he deserves a second term as governor.

Expanding Medicaid was a godsend to Louisiana’s poorest residents.

It also helped keep all of Louisiana’s rural hospitals open at a time when scores of them have closed in other southern states. Most important, it improved access to health care, created jobs, and saved lives.

Edwards tackled the budget crisis head on. For seven straight years under Jindal, Louisiana gutted state support for higher education and public health care while raiding trust funds and using other one-time funds for recurring expenses. Mid-year budget cuts became the norm. Working with Republicans as well as Democrats in the Legislature, Edwards turned the state’s fiscal fortunes around — so much so that on Sept. 17 Moody’s Investors Service upgraded

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Louisiana’s bond outlook from “stable” to “positive.” That is a remarkable milestone considering where we were fewer than four years ago.

Edwards’ GOP opponents in the race, Ralph Abraham and Eddie Rispone, have tried to portray him as a “tax and spend liberal.” That is a lie. Thanks to Edwards’ responsible leadership, Louisiana’s finances are secure — and we now have a $500 million surplus, which will help repair our state’s crumbling infrastructure and reduce state debt.

Edwards’ record has not been perfect. Job growth in Louisiana still is too slow. Pro-choice advocates disagree — strongly — with his support of the “fetal heartbeat” bill, and supporters of gun control likewise are disappointed by his staunch support of the Second Amendment. While those stances buck Democratic orthodoxy, Edwards has been consistently pro-life and pro-gun throughout his career. His opponents would do the same and undercut Medicaid expansion. They also would revert to Jindal’s reckless fiscal policies, putting hospitals and higher ed in peril once again.

On other fronts, Edwards built bipartisan support for increased investment in early childhood education, a much-need pay raise for teachers, and a focus on criminal justice reform that has, for the first time in recent history, made Louisiana safer and removed us from the top of the list of the most carceral places in the world.

Under Edwards’ leadership, Louisiana has begun climbing out of the ditch. Our state can do even more with him as governor for four more years. For all these reasons, we heartily endorse John Bel Edwards’ re-election.

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Hey Blake, There is a marker on the side of a building on Bienville Street in the French Quarter that says “Young Men’s Gymnastic Club Administration 1903-1904.” What can you tell me about it?

Dear reader,

You may not know the Young Men’s Gymnastic Club, but you’ve probably heard of the name it has gone by since 1929: the New Orleans Athletic Club (NOAC). The NOAC’s facility is just around the corner in the 200 block of North Rampart Street.

The club was founded in 1872 when Jacinto C. Aleix and 13 friends formed the Independent Gymnastic Club, headquartered in the backyard of Aleix’s Esplanade Avenue home.

Monthly dues were 50 cents.

In 1874, membership grew to 50 men and the club moved into an old stable at the corner of North Rampart and Bienville streets. The name was changed to the Young Men’s Gymnastic Club the following

year. In 1884, the club purchased a former school building on Burgundy Street for its headquarters.

It later moved into the former Mastich family mansion in the 200 block of North Rampart Street. According to a 1988 Frank Schneider “Second Cup” column in The Times-PicaP H OTO C O U R T E S Y yune, the home, designed by architect James Gallier Jr., featured a terrazzo foyer, marble mantels and crystal chandeliers, all of which made for an impressive clubhouse.

It also featured a large gymnasium, baths and a swimming pool.

The building fronting Bienville Street served various purposes for the club over the years, including its laundry and administrative offices.

In 1929, the Mastich mansion was demolished to make way for a new

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building and the organization was renamed the New Orleans Athletic Club. Over the years, notable names have trained there or used the club’s facilities, including heavyweight boxing champ John L. Sullivan, “Tarzan” star Johnny Weismuller, Roberto Durand, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Clark Gable, Bob Hope, Tennessee Williams, Alec Baldwin and Kevin Costner.

was our local brand of chips, produced at factories on Canal Street and later Elysian Fields Avenue.

Born in Mississippi, company founder William Dickey began experimenting with the potato chip business in 1932 during the Great Depression. After losing his job with the state highway department, he found work peeling and frying potatoes at the Canal Villere grocery store. He later sold potato chips from his car before forming his company, Dickey Foods, in 1935, with a processing plant at 1537 Canal St. The company opened a new manufacturing plant in 1945 at Elysian Fields Avenue and Decatur Street.

For nearly 50 years, Dickey’s Chips were sold in Louisiana and Mississippi.

Dickey died in 1972 and the company was acquired by Sunshine Biscuits, then Morton Foods of Dallas and later Acton Corp. of Boston and the Dickey’s brand faded away. A 1983 ad showed a bag of chips sold for $1.88 in Schwegmann’s supermarkets.

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Louisiana’s ‘lock-andstore’ political culture IN THE PAST YEAR OR SO there’s been

increasing chatter about rewriting all or parts of Louisiana’s constitution — mostly from reform-minded groups and policy wonks, and even a few lawmakers.

The idea seems to be gathering some steam, but it’s a long way from taking flight.

The mechanics of rewriting a state P H OTO B Y constitution are daunting. The politics of such an undertaking pose even greater challenges.

In its recent report on the four proposed amendments that appear on the Oct. 12 ballot, the Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana (PAR) observes, wryly, “Louisiana excels at pitching amendments.”

PAR goes on to note that lawmakers have proposed nearly 300 amendments since the 1974 constitution was adopted, of which voters have approved 195.

The irony of having that many amendments to our “modern” constitution is striking to those who witnessed its drafting process.

The new constitution’s main selling point 45 years ago was its conciseness. The rambling, self-contradictory 1921 constitution was, at the time of its replacement, by far the longest state charter in the country at roughly 250,000 words.

That’s about three-fourths as long as the 1985 novel “Lonesome Dove,” but not nearly as much fun to read.

Today, Louisiana’s constitution has doubled its original size and is the nation’s fourth longest.

How did this happen?

I believe it reflects Louisiana’s political culture, which is even more difficult to change than an entire constitution. Simply put, we don’t trust our politicians. We never have — and mostly for lots of good reasons. Consequently, we keep writing constitutions that constrain, as much as possible, what our elected leaders can do once we elect them.

This is particularly true in the area of state finances, which is why so many amendments to the current constitution deal with the article on money matters.

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The current crop of four proposed amendments, according to PAR, illustrates “how our constitution has evolved from a concise foundational document to a lengthy throng of regulatory minutiae.” One of the proposed amendments, says PAR, “calls for a minor appropriation of several hundred thousand dollars, something the Legislature rather than voters statewide could handle were it not for the lock-and-store habits of Louisiana’s fiscal culture.”

That is not to say the amendments are bad ideas. Indeed, this newspaper supports all four of them. But it does underscore the point that we keep having to tweak the document’s “regulatory minutiae” every time the political or fiscal landscape shifts ever so slightly.

When you choose to put everything in a lockbox, you’re constantly in need of a bigger box.

For all its touted improvements over the 1921 constitution, the 1974 rewrite did not change things all that much. Its noblest aims were to take Louisiana into the modern era and make a clean break from Huey Long’s legacy. At the end of the day, Long’s top-heavy vision of centralizing power (and money) in the state remained intact — only with a newer lockbox — and Louisiana’s most powerful vested interests made sure that their interests remained protected.

If there’s to be a rewrite of our 1974 constitution, the real challenge will be producing a document that reflects a changed political culture and not just an updated set of protections for today’s vested interests.

Don’t hold your breath.

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JACKIE BURNS STARS AS ELPHABA IN “WICKED.” P H OTO BY J OA N M A R C U S

RENEE ZELLWEGER STARS AS JUDY GARLAND IN “JUDY.” CO U RT E S Y L D E N T E RTA I N M E N T A N D R OA D S I D E AT T R AC T I O N S

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FALL MOVIES, CONCERTS, SHOWS, FESTIVALS, SPORTS, FUNDRAISERS AND MORE CO M P I LE D BY WI LL COVI E LLO A N D J O H N WI R T

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ALL IS OFF TO A BUSY START, WITH THEATER PRODUCTIONS including “August: Osage County” at Southern Rep Theatre and the musical “Silence” at the New Orleans Arts Center; the New Orleans Saints continue their season Sunday, Sept. 29 against the Dallas Cowboys in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome; the 25th annual Gretna Heritage Festival is this weekend; and much more.

Gambit’s Fall Arts and Entertainment preview is packed with upcoming events, including comedy, dance, opera, classical music, fundraisers, galas, holiday activities and family-friendly shows throughout the area. There’s a list of venues and cultural organizations with fall programs on page 23.

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one wealthy, one scrappy — form a fragile alliance.

OCT. 15

SEPT. 27

Abominable A teenager encounters a Yeti on top of her Shanghai apartment building in the animated feature voiced by Chloe Bennet, Tenzing Norgay Trainor, Albert Tsai, Eddie Izzard and Sarah Paulson.

Aquarela Viktor Kossakovsky’s documentary explores the world’s water, including glaciers, tropical storms and open oceans.

Judy In 1968, Hollywood legend Judy Garland, played

by Renee Zellweger, arrives in London for a sold-out run of concerts.

The Laundromat Oscar-winning former Baton Rouge resident Steven Soderbergh directs Meryl Streep, Gary Oldman and Antonio Banderas in a mystery-comedy about a woman who investigates the super rich.

OCT. 4

Dolemite Is My Name In the role many are calling his comeback performance, Eddie Murphy plays Rudy Ray Moore, aka X-rated comedian Dolemite, in a film also starring Snoop Dogg and Wesley Snipes.

Joker Joaquin Phoenix, Robert De Niro and Marc Maron star in an origin story for Batman’s nemesis, “The Joker.”

Lucy in the Sky Natalie Portman plays pioneering female astronaut Lucy Cola, who loses touch with reality after returning from space and beginning an affair with a colleague.

OCT. 11

Gemini Man Will Smith is an elite assassin who’s targeted by a mysterious fellow operative who anticipates his moves.

Parasite In the dark comedy, two South Korean families —

Jay and Silent Bob Reboot In a film made in New Orleans, director Kevin Smith brings Jay and Silent Bob back to the screen for a trip to Hollywood to stop a reboot of a movie based on their comic book characters Bluntman and Chronic.

OCT. 18

The Addams Family In the animated film, the creepy family moves to New Jersey and encounters reality TV stars.

Jojo Rabbit In this World War II-set comedy-drama, a lonely German boy discovers that his mother is hiding a Jewish girl in the attic.

The Lighthouse Robert Pattinson and Willem Dafoe play two lighthouse keepers stationed on a mysterious island off the New England coast in the 1890s.

Maleficent: Mistress of Evil Disney’s not-so-evil winged sorceress Maleficent returns in a film starring Angelina Jolie, Elle Fanning, Michelle Pfeiffer and Sam Riley.

Zombieland: Double Tap In the sequel to 2009’s “Zombieland,” Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg, Abigail Breslin and Emma Stone play zombie hunters protecting the heartland to the White House.

OCT. 25

Black and Blue In this police drama filmed in New Orleans, a rookie witnesses corrupt cops kill a drug dealer.

Countdown A nurse downloads an app that can predict when a person will die, and it tells her she has three days to live.

The Last Full Measure An airman’s valor is finally recognized 53 years after his death in the war drama starring Sebastian Stan, Christopher Plummer, William Hurt, Samuel L. Jackson and Peter Fonda.

Western Stars The concert film features Bruce Springsteen’s recent work intercut with historic footage.

NOV. 1

Arctic Dogs John Cleese voices the evil Doc Walrus in the animated film about a fox who wishes to join a team of huskies in the Arctic.

Harriet Cynthia Erivo stars as Harriet Tubman, the woman who helped hundreds escape slavery via the Underground Railroad.

Motherless Brooklyn Edward Norton directs and stars in a crime drama about a private detective with Tourette syndrome who struggles to solve his only friend’s murder. The cast includes Bruce Willis, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Bobby Cannavale, Alec Baldwin and Willem Dafoe.

Terminator: Dark Fate New Orleans-area resident Linda Hamilton and Arnold Schwarzenegger reprise their iconic roles and battle a new liquid Terminator sent from the future by Skynet.

The Irishman Martin Scorsese directs Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, Joe Pesci and Ray Romano in a post-World War II crime drama seen through the eyes of a hustler and hitman.

Waves New Orleans-born actor Kelvin Harrison Jr. costars in this drama about an African-American man in suburban South Florida who deals with a tragic loss.

Where’s My Roy Cohn Matt Tyrnauer’s documentary based on Sam Roberts’ book profiles the notorious lawyer who mentored Donald Trump to always attack.

NOV. 8

Doctor Sleep Forty years after he endured a terrifying stay at the Overlook Hotel (in “The Shining”), Danny Torrance (played by Ewan McGregor) meets Abra, a teenager with her own extrasensory gift.

Honey Boy Shia LaBeouf based the screenplay for “Honey Boy” on his own troubled Hollywood life, and the film also stars Lucas Hedges, Noah Jupe, Natasha Lyonne and Maika Monroe.

Last Christmas Emilia Clarke (“Game of Thrones”) stars in a London-set romantic comedy inspired by the music of George Michael and co-written by Emma Thompson.

Midway In a war epic starring Ed Skrein, Patrick Wilson, Luke Evans, Aaron Eckhart, Nick Jonas, Mandy Moore, Dennis Quaid and Woody Harrelson, the U.S. Navy and Imperial Japanese fleet meet at World War II’s Battle of Midway.

Pain and Glory Spanish director Pedro Almodovar reflects upon his life’s choices in a drama about a filmmaker, played by Antonio Banderas.

Playing with Fire Elite firefighters face their greatest challenge — rescuing three kids — in a film starring John Cena, Keegan-Michael Key, John Leguizamo and Tyler Mane.

NOV. 15

Charlie’s Angels In the latest sequel of the 1970s TV show, Elizabeth Banks directs Kristen Stewart, Naomi Scott and Ella Balinska as the trio of heroines in a global private investigation agency.

Ford v Ferrari Matt Damon and Christian Bale star as an American car designer and British driver battling corporate obstruction, physics and their own demons.

The Good Liar Ian McKellen plays a career con artist who loses his edge after he falls for a well-to-do widow (Helen Mirren), whom he’s met online.

The Lodge In the psychological thriller, Riley Keough plays a young woman who is isolated in a remote winter lodge with her new stepchildren and

mysteries from the past are revealed.

The Report Adam Driver plays an idealistic member of California Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s staff who leads an investigation into the CIA’s post-9/11 Detention and Interrogation Program. It also stars Annette Bening, Jon Hamm, Ted Levine, Maura Tierney and Michael C. Hall.

NOV. 22

21 Bridges Chadwick Boseman plays a New York City detective who leads a citywide manhunt for a couple of cop killers.

A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood Matthew Rhys plays a cynical journalist assigned to write a story about beloved children’s television star Fred Rogers, played

by Tom Hanks.

Frankie Marisa Tomei, Greg Kinnear, Brendan Gleeson and Isabelle Huppert star in the French-American film about multiple generations grappling with life-changing events while on vacation in Portugal.

Frozen II The sequel to Disney’s blockbuster 2013 animated musical features the voices of Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel, Jonathan Groff and Josh Gad. NOV. 27

Knives Out Chris Evans, Daniel Craig, Michael Shannon and Toni Collette star in writer-director Rian Johnson’s (“Star Wars: Episode VII — The Last Jedi”) homage to mystery writer Agatha Christie.

Queen & Slim Daniel Kaluuya and Jodie Turner-Smith play a black couple whose lives are abruptly changed when they are stopped by a white cop.

DEC. 6

The Aeronauts Felicity Jones and Eddie Redmayne star as a couple fighting for survival as their scientific mission in a gas-powered balloon goes awry.

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October 19 Mahalia Jackson Theater

Brahms: The Boy II In the sequel to the horror film “The Boy,” a new family moves into the Heelshire Mansion and discovers a strange porcelain doll.

PILOBOLUS SHADOWLAND THE NEW ADVENTURE

Playmobil: The Movie In the animated movie based on the toy, siblings Marla and Charlie embark on an imaginative series of adventures involving pirates, Vikings and others.

November 22 Mahalia Jackson Theater

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DEC. 13

Black Christmas In the remake of the Canadian slasher film, a stalker chasing college women messes with the wrong sorority.

January 25 Mahalia Jackson Theater

Jumanji: The Next Level Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black, Kevin Hart, Karen Gillan, Nick Jonas, Awkwafina and others star in the action comedy that takes place in the world of a video game.

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Bombshell Charlize Theron, Nicole Kidman and Margot Robbie star in the dramatization of women at Fox News who accused their boss Roger Ailes (played by John Lithgow) of sexual harassment.

Cats James Corden, Judi Dench, Jason Derulo, Idris Elba, Jennifer Hudson and Taylor Swift star in the movie version of the long-running Broadway musical about a tribe of cats.

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker In episode nine of the “Star Wars” saga, the Jedi and Sith try to bring their ancient battle to a final resolution.

Super Intelligence Melissa McCarthy plays a woman who realizes she’s battling the rise of the machines as smart appliances start talking back to her.

DEC. 25

1917 Two British soldiers race across enemy territory on a mission to keep a battalion of soldiers from walking into a Nazi trap.

Little Women Saoirise Ronan, Emma Watson, Florence Pugh and Eliza Scanlen star as the March sisters in the adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s novel about women coming of age in 1860s New England.

Spies in Disguise In the animated feature, super spy Lance Sterling’s work is complicated when his gadgets turn him into a pigeon.

CONCERTS SEPT. 24

Deep Purple Saenger Theatre The Head and the Heart The Fillmore at Harrah’s New Orleans

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Calexico and Iron & Wine House of Blues Songhoy Blues One Eyed Jacks SEPT. 27-28

Kacey Musgraves The Fillmore at Harrah’s New Orleans SEPT. 28

70s Soul Jam featuring The Stylistics, The Emotions, The Delfonics, Heatwave and Harold Melvin’s Blue Notes Saenger Theatre Bad Religion, Dave Hause & The Mermaid and Emily Davis House of Blues Freewater Block Party featuring DaBaby, Rico Nasty, RL Grime, What So Not and others Mardi Gras World Hiss Golden Messenger Tipitina’s Snarky Puppy The Music Box Village SEPT. 29

Stone Temple Pilots and Rival Sons The Fillmore at Harrah’s New Orleans OCT. 1

Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul House of Blues John Medeski’s Mad Skillet Republic NOLA Rick Ross The Fillmore at Harrah’s New Orleans OCT. 3

Cuco, La Dona and KAINA Republic NOLA OCT. 4

Greensky Bluegrass Joy Theater Miranda Lambert, Maren Morris, Pistol Annies and Tenille Townes Smoothie King Center OCT. 5

Generationals Tipitina’s OCT. 6

Acid King, Wizard Rifle and Warish One Eyed Jacks OCT. 9

Judah & the Lion The Fillmore at Harrah’s New Orleans

Thom Yorke with Nigel Godrich and Tarik Barri and Andrea Befli Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts OCT. 10

Joseph and Thad Tipitina’s Steve Lacy House of Blues OCT. 11

Bone Thugs-N-Harmony House of Blues Greta Van Fleet UNO Lakefront Arena Justin Townes Earl House of Blues OCT. 12

Dean Lewis House of Blues OCT. 13

Andy Grammer House of Blues OCT. 15

Lucky Daye One Eyed Jacks Tenacious D The Fillmore at Harrah’s New Orleans OCT. 16

BANKS and Kevin Garrett The Fillmore at Harrah’s New Orleans Danny Brown Republic NOLA OCT. 17

Dwight Yoakam The Fillmore at Harrah’s New Orleans OCT. 18

Givers and Sweet Crude Tipitina’s OCT. 19

Mt. Joy and Susto Tipitina’s Sofi Tukker and LP Giobbi Joy Theater X Ambassadors, Bear Hands and LPX The Fillmore at Harrah’s New Orleans OCT. 20

Badflower House of Blues OCT. 23

Hovvdy, Caroline Says and Kevin Krauter Gasa Gasa OCT. 25

Leyla McCalla The Music Box Village

Oh Sees and Prettiest Eyes One Eyed Jacks OCT. 26

The Melvins and Redd Kross One Eyed Jacks OCT. 27

Summer Walker and Melii Joy Theater OCT. 29

The Chainsmokers, 5 Seconds of Summer and Lennon Stella Smoothie King Center Gus Dapperton Republic NOLA Good Morning Gasa Gasa OCT. 31

Widespread Panic UNO Lakefront Arena NOV. 1

Andrew Bird and Madison Cunningham Civic Theatre Gino Vannelli Jefferson Performing Arts Center Keller & The Keels Tipitina’s

NOV. 12

DEC. 13

Jonas Brothers Smoothie King Center

Bear Grillz Metropolitan Cher with Nile Rodgers and Chic Smoothie King Center

NOV. 13

Elvis Costello & The Imposters Saenger Theatre NOV. 15

John 5 and the Creatures, Jared James Nichols and Reverend Jack House of Blues NOV. 16

Fantasia, Robin Thicke, Tank and The Bonfyre UNO Lakefront Arena Jimmy Herring and The 5 of 7 Joy Theater NOV. 17

Brockhampton and slowthai The Fillmore at Harrah’s New Orleans

DEC. 18

Trans-Siberian Orchestra Smoothie King Center

CLASSICAL MUSIC SEPT. 24

Poulenc Trio with clarinetist Alex Fiterstein Friends of Music presents the chamber music concert. Tulane University, Dixon Hall; www.friendsofmusic.org SEPT. 25

Cursive and Cloud Nothings Republic NOLA

Lyrica Baroque The local chamber ensemble performs works by George Frideric Handel, Johan Sebastian Bach and others. UNO Performing Arts Center

NOV. 22

SEPT. 26

Starcrawler and BODEGA Gasa Gasa

Melissa Aldana Quartet Contemporary Arts Center

NOV. 3

NOV. 24

From the New World Thomas Wilkins directs the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO) and pianist Louis Schwizgebel in a program highlighted

by Dvorak’s “Symphony No. 9.” Orpheum Theater

NOV. 2

GWAR, Sacred Reich, Toxic Holocaust and Against the Grain Joy Theater NOV. 4

Russian Circles and Windhand One Eyed Jacks NOV. 5

Angel Olsen and Vagabon Civic Theatre NOV. 7

Jidenna House of Blues The Raconteurs The Fillmore at Harrah’s New Orleans

The Coathangers House of Blues NOV. 19

Loud Luxury and Dzeko The Metropolitan NOV. 26

The 1975 and Catfish and the Bottlemen UNO Lakefront Arena

Incubus The Fillmore at Harrah’s New Orleans Shannon Lay and Mikal Cronin One Eyed Jacks

Crescent City Chamber Music Festival New Orleans The Manhattan Chamber Players and the Lysander Piano Trio highlight a festival that includes many free concerts and other events. Various locations. www.crescentcitychambermusicfestival.com

DEC. 5

OCT. 15

Gryffin Joy Theater

Son Little Gasa Gasa

NOV. 8

DEC. 9

This Will Destroy You Gasa Gasa

A$AP Ferg, Murda Beatz and MadeinTYO Joy Theater

NOV. 9

Don McLean Jefferson Performing Arts Center Kero Kero Bonito Republic NOLA Kevin Gates UNO Lakefront Arena

OCT. 3-13

DEC. 10

Madeon Joy Theater DEC. 11

Daughters, HEALTH and Show Me the Body One Eyed Jacks

Giacomo Baldelli Versipel New Music presents the New York guitarist. Hotel Peter and Paul, 2317 Burgundy St.; www.verspiel.org OCT. 15

Berlin Counterpoint The wind and piano sextet performs works by Johann Strauss, Gyorgy Ligeti, Ludwig van Beethoven and others. UNO Performing Arts Center PAGE 18

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Growing Up Ricky Graham Ricky Graham is accompanied by pianist Jefferson Turner for a show of songs and skits about New Orleans. Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts OCT. 2-20

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Wicked Broadway in New Orleans presents the musical adaptation of Gregory Maguire’s prequel novel about the witches in “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.” Saenger Theatre

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OCT. 4-20

Noises Off A theater company falls apart in the farce about backstage intrigue. Le Petit Theatre

SAENGER THEATRE

DEC. 14

Holiday Spectacular The LPO and the 610 Stompers perform holiday songs. Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts DEC. 19-20

LPO’s Baroque Christmas: Handel’s Messiah Carlos Miguel Prieto conducts the LPO’s performance of Handel’s “Messiah.”

Dec. 19 Orpheum Theater Dec. 20 First Baptist Church, 16333 Highway 1085, Covington

THEATER THROUGH SEPT. 27

The Marvelous Wonderettes A group of students is called upon at the last minute to sing at their prom in the musical comedy full of hits from the 1950s and ’60s. Cutting Edge Theater THROUGH SEPT. 28

Silence FBI agent Clarice Starling and Dr. Hannibal Lecter meet in the comedy musical based on “The Silence of the Lambs.” New Orleans Art Center, 3330 St. Claude Ave. THROUGH SEPT. 29

9 to 5 — the Musical Based on the movie and

featuring music by Dolly Parton, the musical tells the story of three women who exact revenge on their chauvinist boss and take over the office. Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts THROUGH SEPT. 29

The Last Five Years A couple tells the story of a five-year relationship in the musical, which works back in time toward their first date.

30 x Ninety Theatre THROUGH SEPT. 29

Measure for Measure The NOLA Project presents a modern-verse version of William Shakespeare’s comedy about the temptation to abuse power and a nun who resists the manipulations of others. New Orleans Museum of Art THROUGH OCT. 6

August: Osage County In Tracy Letts’ Pulitzer Prize-winning drama, family secrets, substance abuse and other indiscretions spill out when members try to comfort Violet Watson, whose husband has disappeared. Southern Rep Theatre THROUGH NOV. 27

Songs that Won the War The Victory Belles sing songs of the World War II-era such as “La Vie En Rose” and “I’ll Be Seeing

You.” The National World War II Museum SEPT. 24

Claudio Simonetti’s GOBLIN performs Suspiria The Italian musician and composer leads his band in an original score for a screening of the Italian supernatural horror film “Suspira.” The Music Box Village SEPT. 24

SuicideGirls Blackheart Burlesque The Los Angeles burlesque troupe perform dances based on themes and characters from pop culture. Joy Theater SEPT. 27-OCT. 13

The Rocky Horror Show Jefferson Performing Arts Society (JPAS) mounts the cult classic musical about a man and woman who seek shelter in the home of Dr. FrankN-Furter and his odd assortment of companions.

Westwego Performing Arts Center SEPT. 28-OCT. 5

Watership Damn!

Aqua Mob, New Orleans’ water ballet troupe, presents the adaptation of Richard Adams’ adventure novel about a group of rabbits in search of a new home.

The Drifter Hotel

OCT. 4-20

Fences In August Wilson’s drama, a former Negro League baseball player tries to mentor his son while fighting for his job. Slidell Little Theatre OCT. 10

Beth Leavel The Broadway star of “The Prom,” “The Drowsy Chaperone” and numerous other shows sings with accompaniment

by Seth Rudetsky. New Orleans Center for Creative Arts OCT. 10

Stuff You Should Know Chuck Bryant and Josh Clark host a live version of their podcast about how things work. Civic Theatre OCT. 11-NOV. 10

Higgins: The Man, The Boat, The War The drama tells the story of New Orleans boatbuilder Andrew Higgins, who created the landing craft the U.S. used during the invasion of Normandy and in the Pacific. The National World War II Museum OCT. 13

An Evening with Sid Noel: Recollections of a Mad Scientist Sid Noel presents classic clips of “Morgus the Magnificent,” in which he stars, and shares backstage stories in the benefit for Alzhei-

mer’s Association.

Orpheum Theater OCT. 16-NOV. 10

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow The NOLA Project’s Pete McElligott wrote the script for this version of the frightening tale of Ichabod Crane and the Headless Horseman. Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden OCT. 18-26

Rocky Horror Monster Ball 2000 “The Rocky Horror Show” is updated with 1980s club outfits and more.

Cutting Edge Theater OCT. 18-27

The Sound of Music JPAS presents Rodgers and Hammerstein’s musical about a young governess and a naval officer who, along with his seven children, flee into the Alps when Nazis invade Austria. Jefferson Performing Arts Center OCT. 19-NOV. 3

The Complete Works of Shakespeare [abridged] Actors present supercondensed versions of William Shakespeare’s plays, including multiple versions of “Hamlet.” 30

by Ninety Theatre OCT. 25-27

The Color Purple The touring company presents the musical adaptation of Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel about a girl who writes letters to God while struggling to overcome poverty and abuse.

Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts OCT. 25-NOV. 10

November Politics get dirty and funny in playwright David Mamet’s lampoon of national elections. Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts OCT. 25-NOV. 10

Other Desert Cities When the Wyeth family gathers in Palm Springs, California, for the holidays, daughter Brooke reveals the truth about her late brother Henry’s suicide and family struggles with its past.

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We Will Rock You Ben Elton’s jukebox musical features the music of the British rock band Queen.

Saenger Theatre OCT. 30-NOV. 17

Native Gardens Neighbors clash when their ideas for how to enjoy their backyard spaces become incompatible. Southern Rep Theatre NOV. 1-9

Fully Committed Brett Trahan plays more than 40 roles in the show about a reservation line receptionist at a trendy New York restaurant.

Cutting Edge Theater NOV. 5-10

Dear Evan Hansen The touring Broadway musical follows the plight of a socially awkward high school student who becomes popular when he is mistakenly associated with a student who has died.

Saenger Theatre NOV. 7

RuPaul’s Drag Race: We Are the World Tour Asia O’Hara, Aquaria, Detox, Monet Exchange and others from “RuPaul’s Drag Race” perform. Orpheum Theater NOV. 8-24

Cabaret See Em On Stage: A Production Company presents the musical about a singer, a writer and a cabaret in Berlin as the Nazis rise to power.

New Orleans Art Center, 3330 St. Claude Ave.; www.our.show/cabaret/nola NOV. 14

Girls Gotta Eat Writer Rayna Greenberg and comedian Ashley Hesseltine host a taping of their podcast.

Joy Theater NOV. 16

MJ Live Michael Jackson impersonator Jalles Franca and a team of backup dancers perform.

Saenger Theatre NOV. 22-DEC. 8

Elf — The Musical Based on the movie, a young man who grew up in the North Pole and thought he was an elf moves to New York City. Slidell Little Theatre NOV. 29-30

The Feel of Christmas Brittney Crayton, Jennifer

Gestvantner, Thais Kitchen, Jeremy Lloyd, Ronald Brister and others perform in the holiday show. Cutting Edge Theater NOV. 29-DEC. 15

Scrooge in Rouge Ricky Graham, Varla Jean Merman and Yvette Hargis revive their yuletide musical.

Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts DEC. 1-23

A Merry Canteen Christmas The Victory Belles sing holiday songs. The National World War II Museum DEC. 3-23

The Amazing AcroCats The troupe of performing cats and the feline rock band return with their holiday show. AllWays Lounge & Twilight Theater DEC. 4-29

Mandatory Merriment Leslie Castay and Ian Hoch present their holiday musical about a group of travelers and bar workers snowed in at a French Quarter tavern during the holidays. Southern Rep Theatre DEC. 6-15

Annie JPAS presents the musical about an orphan girl who charms her way through New York City in the 1930s. Jefferson Performing Arts Center DEC. 6-15

A Very Merry Christmas Spectacular Arianne Poole directs the holiday show. 30 by Ninety Theatre DEC. 6-23

A Christmas Carol Actors from Le Petit’s Young Conservatory Program join professional actors in this production of Charles Dickens’ holiday classic. Le Petit Theatre DEC. 6-21

Period of Adjustment The Tennessee Williams Theatre Company of New Orleans presents Williams’ drama about two couples exploring the difficulties in their relationships while visiting on Christmas Eve. Loyola University, Lower Depths Theatre DEC. 7

The Great Cheesy Movie Circus Mystery Science Theater 3000 Live features a host and

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DEC. 11

Criss Angel: Raw The magician performs illusions and sleights of hand. Saenger Theatre DEC. 14

Audra McDonald The Broadway and TV star sings with accompaniment by Seth Rudetsky.

New Orleans Center for Creative Arts DEC. 17-22

A Christmas Story — The Musical In the touring Broadway musical adaptation of the 1983 movie, Ralphie Parker wants an air rifle for Christmas.

Saenger Theatre

OPERA OCT. 4 & 6

Carmen The New Orleans Opera Association presents Georges Bizet’s classic opera about the love affair between a soldier and a gypsy. Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts NOV. 6

The Falling and the Rising Zach Redler’s opera chronicles the recovery and war memories of a soldier injured in a roadside attack. Jefferson Performing Arts Center

DANCE SEPT. 27-28

A New Stage New Orleans Ballet Theatre presents contemporary and neoclassical works choreographed

by Gregory Schramel, Diogo de Lima and Maurice Causey. New Orleans Center for Creative Arts OCT. 4-6

A Midsummer Night’s Dream The Marigny Opera Bal-

let presents its adaptation of William Shakespeare’s comedy, with an original score by Tucker Fuller.

Marigny Opera House OCT. 19

Trinity Irish Dance Company The New Orleans Ballet Association presents the progressive Irish dance of director Mark Howard’s Chicago-based company.

Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts

OCT. 12

Doug Stanhope Howlin’ Wolf Den NOV. 10

Bianca Del Rio Orpheum Theater NOV. 14-17

Hell Yes Fest The festival features standup, improv and sketch comedy. The New Movement, 2706 St. Claude Ave.; www.comedynola.com

NOV. 22

Pilobolus The New Orleans Ballet Association presents the acrobatic modern dance company and its show “Shadowland — The New Adventure.” Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts DEC. 6-8

Christmas Dances The Marigny Opera Ballet presents works choreographed by Diogo de Lima and Kellis McSparrin Oldenburg. Marigny Opera House

FAMILY SEPT. 29

Harry’s Wondrous World The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra performs music from the Harry Potter series. Roussel Hall, Loyola University OCT. 4-13

The Nutcracker New Orleans Ballet Theatre presents the classic ballet. Orpheum Theater

Junie B.’s Essential Survival Guide to School In the play based on the children’s books, first-grader Junie B. Jones is an authority on everything. Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts

DEC. 21-22

OCT. 13

DEC. 14-15 & 21-22

The Nutcracker Delta Festival Ballet presents the holiday classic with music by the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra. Mahalia Jackson DEC. 21-22

The Nutcracker Jefferson Performing Arts Society presents the holiday classic. Jefferson Performing Arts Center DEC. 27

Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker The company presents Tchaikovsky’s classic.

Saenger Theatre

COMEDY SEPT. 24

Dan LaMort Howlin’ Wolf Den SEPT. 28

Vicki Barbolak Howlin’ Wolf Den

Baby Shark Live!

Baby Shark, Pinkfong and friends present a family-friendly show of singing, dancing and adventure. Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts OCT. 19-20

Paw Patrol Live! The Great Pirate Adventure Ryder and pups Chase, Marshall and Sky go on an adventure to rescue Cap’n Turbot. UNO Lakefront Arena OCT. 20

Halloween Spooktacular The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra performs scary music for its story, “The Phantom of the Superdome.” Louis J. Roussel Performance Hall, Loyola University OCT. 23

Peppa Pig Live!

Peppa Pig and friends George, Pedro Pony, Suzy Sheep and Gerald

Giraffe go on an adventure in the woods in the life-size puppet show.

Saenger Theatre NOV. 19

The Elf on the Shelf Scout Elves star in a story exploring Santa Claus’ North Pole with holiday songs and dance numbers. Saenger Theatre NOV. 22-24

Disney’s Frozen Jr. Princesses Anna and Elsa’s bonds of sisterhood are tested. Westwego Performing Arts Theatre DECEMBER

RapUnzel The Radical Buffoon(s) present Jeremy Rashad Brown’s contemporary rap version of the classic fairy tale. Location TBA DEC. 6-8

Sesame Street Live!

Let’s Party Big Bird, Grover, Elmo, Cookie Monster, Oscar and Rosita present new songs and games. UNO Lakefront Arena DEC. 8

KIDZ BOP The band for young listeners sings songs from its “KIDZ BOP 40” album.

Saenger Theatre DEC. 10

Disney Junior Holiday Party!

Mickey and Minnie Mouse, the Puppy Dog Pals, Vampirina and other Disney characters sing and dance in the holiday-themed show.

Saenger Theatre

FESTIVALS & EVENTS THROUGH NOV. 2

New Orleans Nightmare The haunted house is filled with gruesome clowns, zombie figures, escape games and more. 319 Butterworth St., Jefferson; www.neworleansnightmare.com SEPT. 27-NOV. 2

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BOX OFFICES 30 by Ninety Theater 880 Lafayette St., Mandeville, (844) 843-3090; www.30byninety.com AllWays Lounge & Twilight Theatre 2240 St. claude Ave., (504) 321-5606; www.theallwayslounge.net Ashe Power House 1731 Baronne St., (504) 569-9070; www.ashecac.org Champions Square Lasalle Street, (504) 587-3822; www.championssquare.com The Civic Theatre 510 O’Keefe Ave., (504) 272-0865; www.civicnola.com Contemporary Arts Center 900 Camp St., (504) 528-3800; www.cacno.org Cutting Edge Theater 767 Robert Blvd., Slidell, (985) 649-3727; www.cuttingedgetheater.com The Fillmore New Orleans 6 Canal St., (504) 881-1555; www.fillmorenola.com Gasa Gasa 4920 Freret St., (504) 338-3567; www.gasagasa.com House of Blues 225 Decatur St., (504) 310-4999; www.houseofblues.com The Howlin’ Wolf Den 907 S. Peters St., (504)529-5844; www.thehowlinwolf.com Jefferson Performing Arts Center 6400 Airline Drive, Metairie, (504) 731-4700; www.jeffersonpac.com Joy Theater 1200 Canal St., (504) 528-9569; www.thejoytheater.com Le Petit Theatre 616 St. Peter St., PAGE 25

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features several themed spooky tours, a non-scary kids’ area, sideshow events, amusement rides, a hayride, a pirate-themed pub, food, drinks and more. New Orleans City Park, Marconi Drive and Harrison Avenue; www.scoutislandscreampark.com

OCT. 2-6

SEPT. 27

OCT. 3-5

Pour Decisions Cedric Burnside and Alvin Youngblood Hart perform at the event celebrating Louisiana Craft Beer Week, and there are specially brewed beers such as Blue Steel blueberry IPA. NOLA Brewing Co., 3001 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 8969996; www.nolabrewing.com

HUMP! Film Festival Sex and romance advice columnist Dan Savage’s annual amateur porn festival screens a slate of amateur short films.

Broad Theater, 636 N. Broad St., (504) 218-1008; www. thebroadtheater.com

SEPT. 27-28

Bogalusa Blues & Heritage Festival Performers include Paul Thorn, Eric Gales, Band of Heathens, Mia Borders and others, plus food and crafts.Cassidy Park, 129 Ben Miller Drive, Bogalusa, (985) 205-1075; www.bogalusablues.com SEPT. 27-29

Gretna Heritage Festival Rick Springfield, The Wallflowers, Starship featuring Mickey Thomas, Zebra and others perform at the festival, and there are amusement rides, an art market, a beer garden, an Italian village and more in downtown Gretna. Huey P. Long Avenue and Fourth Street, Gretna; www.gretnafest.com SEPT. 27-29

Redfish Festival The festival features live music and food. Frederick J. Sigur Civic Center, 8245 W. Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette, (504) 278-4242; www.redfishfestival.com SEPT. 28

Gleason Gras The fundraiser for Team Gleason Foundation includes music

by Dumpstaphunk, DJ Jubilee and the Hot 8 Brass Band, a costume contest, a silent auction, food trucks and more.

Champions Square; www.gleasongras.org SEPT. 28

Greater New Orleans Pagan Pride Day The festival features speakers, performers and vendors. Clouet Gardens, 710 Clouet St., and The Tigermen Den, 3113 Royal St.; www.gnopaganpride.com

Tangipahoa Parish Fair The fair includes a parade, a pageant, live music, a cook-off, livestock shows, amusement rides and more. Tangipahoa Parish Fair Grounds, 400 Reid Ave., Amite, (985) 318-2995; www.tangifair.org

OCT. 4-5, 11-12, 18-19

Deutches Haus Oktoberfest The local version of the German harvest festival includes oompah music and dancing, Dachshund races, a beer stein-holding contest, German beer, wine, food and more.

Deutsches Haus, 1700 Moss St.; www.oktoberfestnola.com OCT. 5

Algiers Fest There’s music by The Soul Rebels, Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band, Jonathan Long, Casme and others, as well as kids’ activities, food and more. Federal City Auditorium, 2485 Guadalcanal St.; www. algiersdevelopment.com OCT. 5

Art for Art’s Sake Galleries and museums in the Warehouse District and on Magazine Street host receptions for new art shows.

OCT. 5

Beignet Fest The festival features sweet and savory beignets from more than 20 vendors and music by Big Sam’s Funky Nation, Hot 8 Band, Honey Island Swamp Band, Imagination Movers and others. New Orleans City Park Festival Grounds; www.beignetfest.com OCT. 5

Blues, Brews & BBQ The festival features live music and food. Docville Farm, 5124 E. St. Bernard Ave., Violet, (504) 415-3718; www.visitstbernard.com OCT. 5-6

Fall Garden Festival There are plant and garden exhibits, plant sales, educational programs, kids’ activities, crafts and more. New Orleans Botanical Garden, 5

VOLUME 1

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

Today’s News by Tomorrow’s Newsmakers

The following are excerpts only — for full stories, check out: www.JRNOLA.org

Having The Talk: Louisiana Teens, Abstinence, and the Abortion Ban B Y I S A B E L L A B R O W N

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Protesters gather for a pro-choice protest at the Louisiana State Capitol building. PHOTO BY JENNY HOLL

On May 15, protesters gathered at the Louisiana state capitol. They were clad in white shirts with messages expressing their indignation: “Just Laws or Outlaws,” and, “Stop Colonizing Our Bodies.” Many lay on the floor, splattered in fake blood and red glitter. One protester stood and listed their demands: an increase in the minimum wage, access to childcare, and comprehensive sex education.

It was clear what their main message was: stop regulating abortion. But to others, the cleanliness of Memorial Hall was more concerning. The protest ended after the group refused to move for the staff to mop the fake blood and glitter off the floor— police and security then escorted the protesters out in handcuffs.

The abortion bans have drawn age-old lines in the sand—you’re either pro-choice or pro-life which essentially means you’re a Democrat (with the exception of Democratic Governor John Bel Edwards, who is pro-life) or a Republican. The bans will be taken to the ballot box in Louisiana in early November 2020 and everyone’s going to want to know which side you’re on. However, for one group, it doesn’t matter which side they’re on because their voices will not be heard: teens younger than 18. The abortion ban will have a particularly large impact on teens in Louisiana because here they face an extreme disadvantage: lack of comprehensive sex education.

While the abortion bans are concerning many residents of Louisiana, some go as far as to say that the state of sex education is even more grave. For example: Mandie Landry, a lawyer and supporter of abortion rights, who is running to represent District 91 in the Louisiana Legislature. “I think the lack of access to proper sex education and birth control at the moment is a bigger obstacle than abortion restrictions,” Landry said. Check out the full story at jrnola.org

Lighting the Pathway to Esports: New Avenues for Gamers B Y C H R I S T A Y L O R As you walk into a Major League Gaming (MLG) event, with fog at your feet and lasers glaring in your eyes, you can feel the electricity from esports fans cheering on a round-winning kill. Tons of tables are set up with gaming consoles for gamers to warm up, with sponsors lined up across the wall selling gear to fans stoked to rep their favorite squad.

In the past five years, esports has stepped squarely into the sporting spotlight. Videogame-based competitions range from smaller, local festivals filled with aspiring pros and video game fanatics to multi-million dollar professional tournaments that attract tens of thousands of live fans and millions watching online.

The League of Legends 2014 World Final that took place in Seoul’s Sangam Stadium—which hosted the 2002 FIFA World Cup matches—had over 45,000 people in attendance with 27 million more people spectating online, according to Bet O’Clock. This past July, a 16-year-old gamer named Bugha won $3 million at the Fortnite World Cup, and pro gamer Tyler “Ninja” Blevins earned nearly $10 million in 2018, per CNN. And esports’ popularity doesn’t seem to be slowing down—viewership has been growing constantly over the past two years. From 2017 to 2018 esports total viewership has grown to over 380 million viewers, according to Influencer Marketing Hub. By 2021 esports is estimated to have more viewers than every professional sports league except the NFL. With esports growing to reach the heights of more traditional sports, so too are the incentives to get there. Esports has already proven its viability as a market, and now there are various new methods of getting a leg up to reach pro gamer level. From colleges offering esports scholarships to automated bots doing real time coaching to tracking gamer stats sabermetrics, the path to professional gaming that was once murky is now becoming much, much clearer.

Check out the full story at jrnola.org

Gamers ready for play at the Call of Duty World League tournament in New Orleans in January 2018.

PHOTO BY SAM JOFFR AY

The 48 Hour Film Project: Spinning Two Days Onto the Silver Screen B Y J A C K L Y N L E O

Needle in the Hay: Finding Black Women in Journalism

BY TAYLOR PITTMAN (We at JRNOLA would be remiss to run an article about influential black female journalists without commemorating the life of New Orleans’ own Nancy Parker. Parker, an Emmy Award-winning reporter at WVUE, discovered her love of journalism in high school—just like the reporters in our program. She is remembered by the stories she told and remains an influence to young journalists everywhere.)

Anderson Cooper, Barbara Walters, Diane Sawyer, Hunter S. Thompson, and Bob Woodward—all names that pop up when you Google “popular journalist, United States.” But as a teenage black girl who is an up-and-coming journalist, it’s disappointing to have to search the depths of Wikipedia to find female black journalists.

Mary Ann Shadd Cary, Marvel Cooke, Nancy Hicks Maynard, Ethel Payne, and Ida B. Wells are some of the pioneer black female journalists that broke barriers. None of those pioneer journalists are with us any longer, and none are from New Orleans. But I also have amazing examples and role models to look up to right here in the Crescent City: Nicondra Norwood, Christina Watkins, Kristi Coleman, Liz

Reyes, Sabrina Wilson, Shan Bailey, the late Nancy Parker, and many more.

So how far have we come from the pioneers to contemporary black female journalists? And what is it like for black women to work in the industry today?

Linda Villarosa is an American author and journalist who is a former executive editor of Essence magazine. She’s worked on health coverage for Science Times and has also authored several books; her first novel, “Passing for Black,” was nominated for a Lambda Literary Award in 2008. “Right after college, I started my first journalism job at a national magazine,” Villarosa said.

“Before my first day, the woman who was my boss—behind my back—announced that I was an affirmative action hire. She later told other editors that I had no talent and shouldn’t be encouraged to write. Now when I write stories for The New York Times Magazine, which I know she reads, I honor my own struggles, resilience, and ability to overcome oppression. And laugh at her,” Villarosa said with a satisfied smile on her face. Check out the full story at jrnola.org

Clockwise from top left: Christina Watkins, Keishel A. Williams, Linda Villarosa and Deja Harrison

On August 2, the New Orleans 48 Hour Film Project held the first day of its 13th annual red carpet screenings in the Central Business District. The hall of the Solomon Victory Theater in the National World War II Museum (an odd location choice, to be frank) was decorated for a banquet, the casts and crews were dressed for the Oscars, and there was an arch made of flowers for them to take photos underneath.

If you’ve ever watched “Minute to Win It,” “Supermarket Sweep,” or anything with Gordon Ramsay then you’ll understand the stress of the 48 Hour Film Project. Two days to write, film, and edit a 3-9 minute short film, then have it on display for an audience of your peers to judge and enjoy. It’s like any other game show, except the prize isn’t a brand new car or a trip to Hawaii, but $500, new editing software, and a chance to show your film at the Cannes Film Festival.

Teams of experienced and amateur filmmak-

BY W YAT T VAUGH N

St. Augustine High School quarterback Kendall Sampson Jr. (11) runs out of the pocket and down their home field.

PHOTO BY DEREK DUNBAR

In the ‘60s a lot of the Southern football programs were still segregated. While teams in the North and West were fully integrated, it wasn’t until the mid ‘70s that some Southern schools started to integrate their roster, and it took until the late ‘90s for the South to catch up to the rest of the country. It was teams like Alabama, Georgia, and Missouri who were tired of getting drummed by already fully integrated teams like Penn State, or USC. Ron Higgins, a Baton Rouge-based SEC columnist, said, “Integration made them take off because there were a lot of great African-American athletes and they were all going to predominantly black schools [in the South] before this.” It is clear that once integration started happening, the South started to slowly catch up to, and then pass all the other schools in the country.

Check out the full story at jrnola.org

Stage at Southern Rep Theatre getting ready for an upcoming performance.

PHOTO BY ROB NOELKE

PHOTOS FROM EVENTS PAST

JRNOLA student Phillip Petty III looks out into the Superdome during a regular season game between the New Orleans Saints and the Los Angeles Rams, November 4, 2018.

PHOTO BY NICK BOULET

A Golden Eagle performs at the 2019 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival.

PHOTO BY ROB NOELKE

The New Orleans Saints defense pose for their signature photo after a dominant defensive performance, forcing two turnovers in the December 23, 2018 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

PHOTO BY CHRIS TAYLOR

Photo from Rachel Searcey’s “A Day Without Magic” made for the 2018 48 Hour Film Project

New Orleans Isn’t Known for Theater, But It’s Putting on Its Best Show B Y H A N N A H

How the South Was Won as a College Football Powerhouse It’s easy to mistake the South’s passion for college football as merely a trend. Or a byproduct of fairweather fans following the recent successes of southern teams. But college football has been a dominant part of southern life since at least the late ‘90s, embedded in the region’s heart and soul. And it shows.

From Bear Bryant’s Alabama Crimson Tide to Steve Spurrier’s Florida Gators to Mack Brown’s Texas Longhorns to Dabo Swinney’s Clemson Tigers, college football is strongest in the South. But it wasn’t always that way.

In the ‘70s and ‘80s teams like Nebraska, Ohio State, Penn State, Notre Dame, and USC dominated the college football scene. But the landscape of college football shifted in the late ‘90s. Of the 20 teams that were in the College Football Playoff in the past five years, a whopping 75 percent of them were from the South. How and why did this seismic shift happen?

ers pick a genre and are given a character, prop, and line on Friday. They then have to use those prompts in the movie they deliver to the judges on Sunday. As the project’s title suggests, the movies needed to be written, filmed and edited all in one weekend. With no pre-scripting and no time to lose, the cast and crew tested their abilities to work under pressure to the most extreme extent.

The results ranged in topics from talking trashcans to murder mysteries. Although each film had its own touch, each film needed to have a character named Jerry or Jeri Arnold the accountant, a trashcan as a prop, and the line “We’re going paperless.” It would be easy to assume that having the same things in every film would get boring, but it was interesting to see the many different ways people used the different elements. Check out the full story at jrnola.org

It was the night of the Endymion parade. But five miles away from the bright colors, throws, and beads of Mardi Gras, David W. Hoover, theater director at the University of New Orleans, was building up his own beads—of sweat. He tried to reassure his cast of the always-ambitious “Ghosts” (Henrik Ibsen) by giving them a pep talk before the curtain opened.

“We’re doing this for us, so just know that going in,’’ Hoover said to the actors backstage.

It was the closing night of his students’ show and it was unfortunately scheduled on the same night as one of the biggest parades of Carnival season. Hoover and the cast expected to see more empty seats than occupied ones in the Robert E. Nims Theater. But after the curtain was drawn, to the surprise of everyone involved in the production, the house was packed that Saturday night.

“We had the best crowd. We sold out,” Hoover said.

DARCEY

In some ways, that packed closing night on Endymion was unusual for New Orleans. The city provides a constant stream of cultural events, festivals and art forms, but that busy entertainment schedule creates a challenge for the theater industry. And because there is no possible way to avoid scheduling on top of the many entertainment opportunities New Orleans has to offer, all local theaters have to work around that schedule.

Mardi Gras can pose one of the greatest challenges for New Orleans theater directors—and not just because of all the distractions available. Hoover said that during the season, he’s experienced issues with cast members arriving late to rehearsal because they got stuck behind a parade or floats being transported from one side of town to the other. And if the actors are unable to attend a rehearsal, directors may have to replan what was originally intended to rehearse that day.

Check out the full story at jrnola.org

PHOTOS FROM EVENTS PAST

JRNOLA student Isabella Brown interviews filmmaker Ken Burns at Tulane University on March 29, 2019.

Ted Ginn Jr. getting ready for the January 13, 2019 matchup versus the Philadelphia Eagles.

PHOTO BY NICK BOULET

PHOTO BY PHILLIP PET T Y III

Chris Taylor and Fox 8’s Rob Krieger at Wrestlemania 34 on April 6, 2018.

PHOTO BY NICK BOULET

Auburn’s Abby Milliet gets some elevation during her floor routine at the 2019 SEC Gymnastics Championship at the Smoothie King Center.

PHOTO BY W YAT T VAUGHN

King Zulu shares a few words with King Rex and the crowd on Lundi Gras 2019.

PHOTO BY DEREK DUNBAR

The 48 Hour Film Project: Spinning Two Days Onto the Silver Screen B Y J A C K L Y N L E O

Needle in the Hay: Finding Black Women in Journalism

BY TAYLOR PITTMAN (We at JRNOLA would be remiss to run an article about influential black female journalists without commemorating the life of New Orleans’ own Nancy Parker. Parker, an Emmy Award-winning reporter at WVUE, discovered her love of journalism in high school—just like the reporters in our program. She is remembered by the stories she told and remains an influence to young journalists everywhere.)

Anderson Cooper, Barbara Walters, Diane Sawyer, Hunter S. Thompson, and Bob Woodward—all names that pop up when you Google “popular journalist, United States.” But as a teenage black girl who is an up-and-coming journalist, it’s disappointing to have to search the depths of Wikipedia to find female black journalists.

Mary Ann Shadd Cary, Marvel Cooke, Nancy Hicks Maynard, Ethel Payne, and Ida B. Wells are some of the pioneer black female journalists that broke barriers. None of those pioneer journalists are with us any longer, and none are from New Orleans. But I also have amazing examples and role models to look up to right here in the Crescent City: Nicondra Norwood, Christina Watkins, Kristi Coleman, Liz

Reyes, Sabrina Wilson, Shan Bailey, the late Nancy Parker, and many more.

So how far have we come from the pioneers to contemporary black female journalists? And what is it like for black women to work in the industry today?

Linda Villarosa is an American author and journalist who is a former executive editor of Essence magazine. She’s worked on health coverage for Science Times and has also authored several books; her first novel, “Passing for Black,” was nominated for a Lambda Literary Award in 2008. “Right after college, I started my first journalism job at a national magazine,” Villarosa said.

“Before my first day, the woman who was my boss—behind my back—announced that I was an affirmative action hire. She later told other editors that I had no talent and shouldn’t be encouraged to write. Now when I write stories for The New York Times Magazine, which I know she reads, I honor my own struggles, resilience, and ability to overcome oppression. And laugh at her,” Villarosa said with a satisfied smile on her face. Check out the full story at jrnola.org

Clockwise from top left: Christina Watkins, Keishel A. Williams, Linda Villarosa and Deja Harrison

On August 2, the New Orleans 48 Hour Film Project held the first day of its 13th annual red carpet screenings in the Central Business District. The hall of the Solomon Victory Theater in the National World War II Museum (an odd location choice, to be frank) was decorated for a banquet, the casts and crews were dressed for the Oscars, and there was an arch made of flowers for them to take photos underneath.

If you’ve ever watched “Minute to Win It,” “Supermarket Sweep,” or anything with Gordon Ramsay then you’ll understand the stress of the 48 Hour Film Project. Two days to write, film, and edit a 3-9 minute short film, then have it on display for an audience of your peers to judge and enjoy. It’s like any other game show, except the prize isn’t a brand new car or a trip to Hawaii, but $500, new editing software, and a chance to show your film at the Cannes Film Festival.

Teams of experienced and amateur filmmak-

BY W YAT T VAUGH N

St. Augustine High School quarterback Kendall Sampson Jr. (11) runs out of the pocket and down their home field.

PHOTO BY DEREK DUNBAR

In the ‘60s a lot of the Southern football programs were still segregated. While teams in the North and West were fully integrated, it wasn’t until the mid ‘70s that some Southern schools started to integrate their roster, and it took until the late ‘90s for the South to catch up to the rest of the country. It was teams like Alabama, Georgia, and Missouri who were tired of getting drummed by already fully integrated teams like Penn State, or USC. Ron Higgins, a Baton Rouge-based SEC columnist, said, “Integration made them take off because there were a lot of great African-American athletes and they were all going to predominantly black schools [in the South] before this.” It is clear that once integration started happening, the South started to slowly catch up to, and then pass all the other schools in the country.

Check out the full story at jrnola.org

Stage at Southern Rep Theatre getting ready for an upcoming performance.

PHOTO BY ROB NOELKE

PHOTOS FROM EVENTS PAST

JRNOLA student Phillip Petty III looks out into the Superdome during a regular season game between the New Orleans Saints and the Los Angeles Rams, November 4, 2018.

PHOTO BY NICK BOULET

A Golden Eagle performs at the 2019 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival.

PHOTO BY ROB NOELKE

The New Orleans Saints defense pose for their signature photo after a dominant defensive performance, forcing two turnovers in the December 23, 2018 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

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Photo from Rachel Searcey’s “A Day Without Magic” made for the 2018 48 Hour Film Project

New Orleans Isn’t Known for Theater, But It’s Putting on Its Best Show B Y H A N N A H

How the South Was Won as a College Football Powerhouse It’s easy to mistake the South’s passion for college football as merely a trend. Or a byproduct of fairweather fans following the recent successes of southern teams. But college football has been a dominant part of southern life since at least the late ‘90s, embedded in the region’s heart and soul. And it shows.

From Bear Bryant’s Alabama Crimson Tide to Steve Spurrier’s Florida Gators to Mack Brown’s Texas Longhorns to Dabo Swinney’s Clemson Tigers, college football is strongest in the South. But it wasn’t always that way.

In the ‘70s and ‘80s teams like Nebraska, Ohio State, Penn State, Notre Dame, and USC dominated the college football scene. But the landscape of college football shifted in the late ‘90s. Of the 20 teams that were in the College Football Playoff in the past five years, a whopping 75 percent of them were from the South. How and why did this seismic shift happen?

ers pick a genre and are given a character, prop, and line on Friday. They then have to use those prompts in the movie they deliver to the judges on Sunday. As the project’s title suggests, the movies needed to be written, filmed and edited all in one weekend. With no pre-scripting and no time to lose, the cast and crew tested their abilities to work under pressure to the most extreme extent.

The results ranged in topics from talking trashcans to murder mysteries. Although each film had its own touch, each film needed to have a character named Jerry or Jeri Arnold the accountant, a trashcan as a prop, and the line “We’re going paperless.” It would be easy to assume that having the same things in every film would get boring, but it was interesting to see the many different ways people used the different elements. Check out the full story at jrnola.org

It was the night of the Endymion parade. But five miles away from the bright colors, throws, and beads of Mardi Gras, David W. Hoover, theater director at the University of New Orleans, was building up his own beads—of sweat. He tried to reassure his cast of the always-ambitious “Ghosts” (Henrik Ibsen) by giving them a pep talk before the curtain opened.

“We’re doing this for us, so just know that going in,’’ Hoover said to the actors backstage.

It was the closing night of his students’ show and it was unfortunately scheduled on the same night as one of the biggest parades of Carnival season. Hoover and the cast expected to see more empty seats than occupied ones in the Robert E. Nims Theater. But after the curtain was drawn, to the surprise of everyone involved in the production, the house was packed that Saturday night.

“We had the best crowd. We sold out,” Hoover said.

DARCEY

In some ways, that packed closing night on Endymion was unusual for New Orleans. The city provides a constant stream of cultural events, festivals and art forms, but that busy entertainment schedule creates a challenge for the theater industry. And because there is no possible way to avoid scheduling on top of the many entertainment opportunities New Orleans has to offer, all local theaters have to work around that schedule.

Mardi Gras can pose one of the greatest challenges for New Orleans theater directors—and not just because of all the distractions available. Hoover said that during the season, he’s experienced issues with cast members arriving late to rehearsal because they got stuck behind a parade or floats being transported from one side of town to the other. And if the actors are unable to attend a rehearsal, directors may have to replan what was originally intended to rehearse that day.

Check out the full story at jrnola.org

PHOTOS FROM EVENTS PAST

JRNOLA student Isabella Brown interviews filmmaker Ken Burns at Tulane University on March 29, 2019.

Ted Ginn Jr. getting ready for the January 13, 2019 matchup versus the Philadelphia Eagles.

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PHOTO BY PHILLIP PET T Y III

Chris Taylor and Fox 8’s Rob Krieger at Wrestlemania 34 on April 6, 2018.

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Auburn’s Abby Milliet gets some elevation during her floor routine at the 2019 SEC Gymnastics Championship at the Smoothie King Center.

PHOTO BY W YAT T VAUGHN

King Zulu shares a few words with King Rex and the crowd on Lundi Gras 2019.

PHOTO BY DEREK DUNBAR

Investigating New Orleans’ Broken School System From the Inside-Out B Y L A N A L A W S O N

A group of students standing in front of their school waiting for a ride home.

PHOTO BY ROB NOELKE

Back in July I attended the New Beginnings School Foundation meeting about the controversy of Kennedy High School editing students’ scores. I walked in and grabbed a chair and a bag of popcorn off of the snack table, expecting a bit of a spectacle.

But looking around, there were very few people. I came away confused about why there wasn’t a large crowd. For issues as fraught and consequential to a school as grade-fixing and the suspension of a school’s charter, why weren’t more people involved?

I had the idea to write about Louisiana’s education system as a kind of embedded journalism project. I’m a sophomore in high school and felt I had a right to know what happens behind the scenes of the powers that shape my education. So I decided to talk to three New Orleans-based specialists in education with three different perspectives on charter schools, which, as of this year, make up the entirety of Orleans Parish schools.

Although many things the specialists had to say were different, they were at least on the same page about the basics: the need for more funding and the need to strive harder to improve education quality by giving students adequate support from teachers, administrators, and community members alike.

Ashana Bigard, a member of Erase the Board, said that one of the biggest issues with charter schools is that they aren’t held to the same standards as traditional public schools. And that because of that, they lack accountability and oversight.

This rang true with my experience as a student at a charter school in New Orleans. There are many rules that students find to be very arbitrary. For example a student is not allowed to use the restroom during the first and last 30 minutes in each class. Another example is our school’s lack of a gym. While other schools might have a gym, for physical education we have to play in our courtyard (a parking lot). Check out the full story at jrnola.org

What New Orleans Baseball Fans Can Do Now That The Baby Cakes Are Gone B Y D E R E K D U N B A R Sadly, the Baby Cakes are on their way out of town for good.

Alongside their 22 years in the Big Easy, the Cakes had their ups and downs with the people of New Orleans. The Cakes (formerly the Zephyrs) went from seeing yearly averages of 7,500 fans per game at the Shrine on Airline to the stands looking more like a dog with mange on a good day.

Yes, the Baby Cakes’ departure has created a vacuum for diehard baseball fans in New Orleans. But don’t worry, there are still many options for watching —from high school baseball to college baseball at UNO and Tulane. There are also several baseball tournaments that are played throughout the year. New Orleans even has an MLB-sponsored Urban Youth Academy helping to develop inner-city kids’ baseball skills.

Even after the Baby Cakes leave, you can still find baseball at Turchin Stadium, home of the Tulane Green Wave. Tulane, a

Division I team, has won a whopping 75 percent of its games in Turchin since its opening—they are currently ranked third in their conference and 96th in the nation. Tulane’s Turchin Stadium is located in Broadmoor, a neighborhood where you have easy access to all the rich culture the Big Easy has to offer.

Though baseball in New Orleans may be gone for the professionals, there is still a chance to catch the high school teams that are great foundations for many players. Here in New Orleans during the spring you can find a high school baseball game just about anywhere. And it’s easy enough to find them; most New Orleans high schools share the same baseball diamonds as their home fields. Check out the full story at jrnola.org

Sun partially covers the stands of the Shrine on Airline during the New Orleans Baby Cakes Media Day. PHOTO BY NICK BOULET

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Victory Ave., (504) 4839473; www.neworleanscitypark.com/events/ fall-garden-festival OCT. 5-6

Treme Fall Fest Showcasing the culture of Treme, the festival features performances

by Kermit Ruffins & the Barbecue Swingers, Free Agents Brass Band, Treme All-Stars featuring Shannon Powell, Wanda Rouzan and Taste of New Orleans and others.

St. Augustine Catholic Church, 1210 Gov. Nicholls St.; www.hfta.org OCT. 5-6

Westbank Heritage Festival Big Freedia, Juvenile, Mannie Fresh, Choppa, 5th Ward Weebie and others perform at the fifth annual event. Alario Center, 2000 Segnette Blvd.; www.westbankheritagefest.com

and others, and there’s a kids’ village, food, crafts and health screenings.

Pontchartrain Park, 5701 Press Drive; www.gentillyfest.com OCT. 11-13

Voice of the Wetlands Festival Tab Benoit, Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band, Johnny Sansone, Jonathon Long, Waylon Thibodeaux and others perform at the free festival. The event is designed to raise awareness about coastal wetlands loss, and there’s an art market, food and more. 5403 W. Park Ave., Houma; www. voiceofthewetlands.org OCT. 12

Carnaval Latino The festival features Latin music, a parade and a party. Downtown New Orleans; www.carnavalatinola.com

OCT. 5-6

OCT. 12

Loup Garou Horror Film Festival The horror film festival includes works by local filmmakers, short works, live music, a DJ party and more. Bar Redux, 801 Poland Ave.; www.barredux. tumblr.com

Fall for Art Art galleries open new shows and businesses stay open late in the neighborhood event in downtown Covington. North Columbia and Boston streets, Covington, (985) 8928650; www.sttammanyartassociation.org

OCT. 6

Celebracion Latina There’s music by ManzaNolta, Blake Amos, Moyuba, Treces Del Sur and DJ Sosa as well as Latin food, crafts and more. It’s free with regular zoo admission. Audubon Zoo, 6500 Magazine St., (504) 861-2537; www. auduboninstitute.org/ celebracion-latina OCT. 11-13

Bridge City Gumbo Festival There’s a gumbo-cooking contest, a pageant, amusement rides, live music and more. 1201 Bridge City Ave., Bridge City, (504) 436-4881; www.bridgecitygumbofestival.org OCT. 11-13

Gentilly Fest Performers include Russell Batiste & Friends, Partners-N-Crime, Bamboula 2000, Tonya Boyd-Cannon, Casme

OCT. 12

Japan Fest The annual celebration of Japanese culture includes taiko drumming, martial arts, dance, a tea ceremony, anime costumes, a fashion show, Japanese crafts, food and more.

New Orleans Museum of Art, 1 Collins C. Diboll Circle, (504) 658-4100; www.japansocietyofneworleans.org OCT. 12

Mac n’ Cheese Fest The festival features food vendors offering the namesake dish, an art market and music by Robin Barnes, Marigny Street Brass Band with Big Chief Juan Pardo and others. Louis Armstrong Park, 701 N. Rampart St.; www.nolamacncheesefest.com

OCT. 12

Old Arabi Sugar Fest The festival features live music, kids’ activities, crafts, a cooking contest and more. Aycock Barn, 409 Aycock St., Arabi, (504) 278-4242; www. visitstbernard.com OCT. 12-13

Wooden Boat Festival There’s a Quick-n-Dirty boat-building contest, kids’ activites, displays of wooden boats, live music and more. Lake Pontchartrain Basin Maritime Museum, 133 Mabel Drive, Madisonville, (985) 845-9200; www.woodenboatfest.org OCT. 16-23

New Orleans Film Fest The 30th annual festival screens “Harriet,” “Burning Cane” and slates of films made in Louisiana and across the globe.

There are competitive divisions for features, documentaries, animated, experimental and short films. The festival also features panel discussions, parties and more.

Various locations; www. neworleansfilmsociety.org OCT. 17-20

Ghosts in the Oaks The Halloween celebration includes trick-ortreating, face-painting, crafts, music, balloon animals and more. New Orleans City Park, Amusement Park & Storyland, 5 Victory Ave., (504) 4839376; www.neworleanscitypark.com OCT. 18-20

Andouille Festival The festival features andouille in a variety of dishes, amusement rides, kids’ activities, a foot race, a second line and more. The music lineup includes Keith Frank and the Soileau Zydeco Band, Big Sam’s Funky Nation, Amanda Shaw & the Cute Guys and more. Thomas F. Daley Memorial Park, 2900 Highway 51, LaPlace; www.andouillefestival.com OCT. 18-20

Crescent Blues & BBQ The Allman-Betts Band, Tab Benoit, Tucka, Sonny Landreth and others

perform at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation’s annual free festival. There are two music stages, local and visiting barbecue vendors, an art market and more. Lafayette Square, S. Maestri Place. (504) 558-6100; www.crescentcitybluesfest.com OCT. 18-20

Violet Oyster Festival The festival features raw and cooked oyster dishes, music, games, amusement rides and more.

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 2621 Colonial Blvd., Violet, (504) 682-7070; www.visitstbernard.com OCT. 19

Krewe of Boo A Mardi Gras-style float parade goes from Faubourg Marigny to the Warehouse District and is followed by the Monster Mash ball at Generations Hall. There’s a 2-mile “zombie run” in the morning. www. kreweofboo.com OCT. 25

Boos and Brews There’s a costume contest, amusement rides, craft beer samples and food in the benefit for City Park. Carousel Gardens Amusement Park and Storyland, 5 Victory Ave., (504) 482-4888; www.neworleanscitypark. com/brews-and-boos OCT. 25-27

Boo at the Zoo The Halloween celebration at Audubon Zoo includes scary and nonscary haunted houses, zombie-themed ghost train rides, trickor-treating, a giant maze, games, inflatables, animal encounters, live entertainment and more. Audubon Zoo, 6500 Magazine St., (504) 861-2537; www.events.auduboninstitute.org/boo OCT. 25-27

Voodoo Music + Arts Experience Guns N Roses, Beck, Brandi Carlile, Post Malone and others perform at the rock and EDM festival. There also are interactive and immersive art installations, a beer PAGE 27

(504) 522-2081; www.lepetittheatre.com Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra (504) 523-6530; www.lpomusic.com Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts 1419 Basin St., (504) 287-0350; www.mahaliajacksontheater.com Mardi Gras World 1380 Port of New Orleans Place, (504) 361-7821; www.mardigrasworld.com Marigny Opera House 725 St. Ferdinand St., (504) 948-9998; www.marignyoperahouse.org Mercedes-Benz Superdome 1500 Sugar Bowl Drive, (504)587-3822; www.mbsuperdome.com The Metropolitan 310 Andrew Higgins Blvd., (504)568-1702; www.themetropolitan.com Music Box Village 4557 N. rampart St.; www.musicboxvillage.com The National World War II Museum 945 Magazine St., (504) 528-1944; www.nationalww2museum.org New Orleans Ballet Association (504) 522-0996, ext. 201; www.nobadance.com New Orleans Center for Creative Arts (NOCCA) 2800 Chartres St., (504) 940-2787; www.nocca.com New Orleans Museum of Art 1 Collins C. Diboll Circle, (504) 658-4100; www.noma.org New OrleansOpera Association (504) 529-3000; www.neworleansopera.org One Eyed Jacks 615 Toulouse St., (504) 569-8361; www.oneeyedjacks.net Orpheum Theater 129 Roosevelt Way, PAGE 27

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Little Freddie King performs during the 2018 Crescent City Blues and BBQ Festival at Lafayette Square Park in New Orleans.

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garden, food vendors and more. New Orleans City Park Festival Grounds; www.voodoofestival.com OCT. 26

Bat Festival There are bat-themed crafts, face-painting, discussion of the benefits of bats, food trucks and more. Audubon Louisiana Nature Center, 11000 Lake Forest Drive, (504) 861-2537; www.auduboninstitute.org OCT. 26

Nightmare on Columbia The Halloween block party includes a costume contest, a ticketed stroll with cocktails and craft beer samples and a free concert by Tyler Kinchen at Covington Trailhead.

Columbia Street, downtown Covington. www. gocovington.org

OCT. 26-27

Antique Fall Street Fair The fair features antiques, pottery, jewelry, crafts, food and more. First, Second and Erlanger streets, Slidell; www.slidellantiques.com OCT. 26-27

Rougarou Fest Named for a mythical Cajun werewolf, the festival features a parade, a costume contest, a scavenger hunt, kids’ activities, games, live music by Sweet Crude, Nonc Nu and the Wild Matous and others.

7910 Park Ave., Houma, (985) 580-7289; www. rougaroufest.org NOV. 1-2

Bayou Bacchanal The festival celebrates Caribbean cultures and Carnival traditions with music, dance and more.

(504) 220-8441; www. bayoubacchanal.org NOV. 1-3

Antique Trade Days The event features vendors offering antiques, collectibles and crafts, and there’s music and food. 160 W. Pine St., Ponchatoula, (985) 3862536; www.ponchatoulachamber.com/antiquetrade-days NOV. 1-3

Bayou Road Balloon Festival The festival features tethered hot air balloon rides, amusement rides, live music, an art market and food vendors. Frederick J. Sigur Civic Center, 8245 W. Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette; www.bayouroadballoonfestival.com NOV. 2

Abita Fall Festival The music lineup includes

Marc Broussard, The Mighty Melatauns featuring Al “Carnival Time” Johnson, Flow Tribe, The Rayo Brothers, the Bruce Daigrepont Cajun Band and others. There also are kids activities, an art market, a photo booth and more. Abita Springs Trailhead, 22049 Main St., Abita Springs; www.abitafallfest.com NOV. 2

Slidell Jazz and Blues Festival The festival includes a tribute to Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown, music by Mem Shannon, Stephanie Jordan and Paul Childers and an art market. Heritage Park, 1701 Bayou Lane, Slidell; www.slidelljazzandblues.com NOV. 2

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2541 Bayou Road, (504) 522-6545; www.southernrep.com Tipitina’s 501 Napoleon Ave., (504) 895-8477; www.tipitinas.com UNO Lakefront Arena 6801 Franklin Ave., (504) 280-7222; www.arena.uno.edu Westwego Performing Arts Theatre 177 Sala Ave., Westwego, (504) 885-2000; www.jpas.org Zeitgeist Multi-Disciplinary Arts Center 1618 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 352-1150; www.zeitgeistnola.org

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More than 300 booths featuring jewelry, handmade crafts, clothing, garden and seasonal items are spread out on Southdown Plantation’s grounds. Southdown Plantation, 1208 Museum Drive, Houma, (985) 851-0154; www. southdownmuseum.org NOV. 2

Special Needs Day The Audubon Zoo holds activities for visitors with special needs. Admission is $3 for each special needs visitor and up to three guests. Audubon Zoo, 6500 Magazine St., (504) 581-4629; www.auduboninstitute.org NOV. 2-DEC. 8

Louisiana Renaissance Festival Renaissance-inspired entertainment includes falconry, fencing, juggling, fireworks, music, jousting, tomato and knife throwing and more.

There are themed weekends for masks, pirates, Celtic culture, time travelers and more.

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Improv New Orleans: A Festival of Ideas Randy Fertel’s scholarly conference features food and science writer Michael Pollen, illustrator Jules Feiffer and more. New Orleans Jazz Museum, 400 Esplanade Ave.; www. improvconferencenola.com

NOV. 9-10

Covington Three Rivers Art Festival The festival features live music and more than 200 jury-selected artists exhibiting art, watercolors, crafts, jewelry, woodwork, metalwork, ceramics and more. There also are demonstrations, food vendors and kids’ activities. Downtown Covington, (985) 327-9797; www.threeriversartfestival.com NOV. 13-16

Fete des Fromages The festival features cheese tasting, pairing and cooking events with cheese author Liz Thorpe, local chefs and others. Various locations; www. fetedesfromages.com NOV. 14-15

Explore the Diaspora: Benin Republic There are crafts, storytelling, history exhibits, drumming, food and more exploring the Benin Republic. Ashe Cultural Arts Center, 1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 569-9070; www.ashecac.org NOV. 15-16

NOLA Nerdlesque The festival features showcases of local and visiting dancers performing acts inspired by science fiction, video games, superheroes, cartoons and more. www.nolanerdlesque.com NOV. 16

FORESTival: A Celebration of Art and Nature The Lost Bayou Ramblers perform and there are presentations by resident artists, tours of the forest, food and more. A Studio in the Woods, 13401 Patterson Road, (504) 392-4460; www.astudiointhewoods.org NOV. 16

Water Lantern Festival Attendees can launch a floating lantern on the Big Lake in City Park, and there are food trucks and music. New Orleans City Park; www.waterlanternfestival.com/neworleans.php NOV. 16-17

Treme Creole Gumbo & Congo Square Rhythms Festivals The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation combines its two festivals in an event that will include gumbo vendors, brass band music, African dance, an art market and kids’ activities. Louis Armstrong Park, 701 N. Rampart St., (504) 558-6100; www. tremegumbofest.com

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Words & Music The literary festival is themed “Mapping Change” and features Rebecca Solnit, Joshua Jelly-Shapiro and DeMaris Hill. Ace Hotel, 600 Carondelet St.; www. onebookonenola.org

LUNA Fete The annual art expo features light and video installations and projections in Lafayette Square and on Fulton Street. www.artsneworleans.org/ event/luna-fete

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Olde Towne Slidell Christmas Market The market features vendor booths and participating shops offering antiques, pottery, jewelry, crafts, food and more.

First and Second streets and Erlanger Avenue, Slidell; www.slidellantiques.com

NOLA Christmas Fest The holiday wonderland features an ice skating rink, ice slides, carnival rides, snowball fights, inflatables, crafts, a gingerbread house exhibit, Christmas trees, photos with Santa Claus and more. Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, 900 Convention Center Blvd.; www.nolachristmasfest.com

NOV. 29-JAN. 1

Celebration in the Oaks Holiday lights adorn City Park’s ancient live oaks, New Orleans Botanical Garden, Storyland and amusement park, and there are train rides around the displays.

City Park, 5 Victory Ave., (504) 483-9402; www. neworleanscitypark.com/ celebration-in-the-oaks

DEC. 22

Caroling in Jackson Square Candles and song sheets are provided for the annual singalong. Jackson Square, 701 Decatur St.; www.patioplanters.net

DEC. 6-8

DEC. 31

Plaquemines Parish Fair & Orange Festival The parish fair includes shrimp-peeling, oystershucking and pie-eating contests, a pageant, amusement rides, food vendors, a 5K run/walk and more. There’s music by the Big River Band, Boot Hill, Junior and Sumtin’ Sneaky and others.

Fort Jackson, Buras, (504) 405-8535; www. orangefestival.com

Zoo Year’s Eve The family-friendly New Year’s celebration takes place at midday and there are games, prizes, noise makers, music and appearances by the Pop Princesses. Audubon Zoo, 6500 Magazine St., (504) 861-2537; www.auduboninstitute.org/zoo-year-eve

DEC. 7

Running of the Santas Holiday revelers make the trek from Apres to Generations Hall, and there are costume contests and music by Category 6.

Warehouse District; www. runningofthesantas.com DEC. 11-14

PhotoNOLA The New Orleans Photo Alliance’s annual festival features photography shows at area museums and galleries, a keynote address, gala, portfolio review and more. www.photonola.org

SPORTS New Orleans Saints All games at the Superdome; 1500 Sugar Bowl Drive; www.neworleanssaints.com Tickets (504) 731-1700 Sept. 29 (7:20 p.m.)

Dallas Cowboys Oct. 6 (noon) Tampa Bay Buccaneers Oct. 27 (noon) Phoenix Cardinals Nov. 10 (noon) Atlanta Falcons

Nov. 24 (noon) Carolina Panthers Dec. 8 (noon) San Francisco 49ers Dec. 16 (7:15 p.m.)

Indianapolis Colts Tulane Football All games at Yulman Stadium, Tulane University; www.tulanegreenwave.com Tickets (504) 861-9283 Oct. 12 University of Connecticut Nov. 2 Tulsa Nov. 23 University of Central Florida LSU Football All games at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge; www. lsusports.net Tickets (225) 578-2184 Oct. 5 Utah State Oct. 12 University of Florida Oct. 26 Auburn Nov. 23 University of Arkansas Nov. 30 Texas A&M New Orleans Pelicans All games at the Smoothie King Center; 1501 Dave Dixon Drive; www.nba. com/pelicans Tickets (504) 525-4667 Oct. 11 (7 p.m.)

Utah Jazz (preseason) Oct. 25 (7 p.m.)

Dallas Mavericks Oct. 28 (7 p.m.)

Golden State Warriors Oct. 31 (8:30 p.m.)

Denver Nuggets Nov. 8 (7 p.m.)

Toronto Raptors Nov. 11 (7 p.m.)

Houston Rockets Nov. 14 (7 p.m.)

Los Angeles Clippers Nov. 17 (6 p.m.)

Golden State Warriors Nov. 19 (7 p.m.)

Portland Trail Blazers Nov. 27 (8:30 p.m.)

Los Angeles Lakers

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Oklahoma City Thunder Dec. 3 (6:30 p.m.)

Dallas Mavericks Dec. 5 (7 p.m.)

Phoenix Suns Dec. 9 (7 p.m.)

Detroit Pistons Dec. 15 (2:30 p.m.)

Orlando Magic Dec. 17 (7 p.m.)

Brooklyn Nets Dec. 28 (6 p.m.)

Indiana Pacers Dec. 29 (7 p.m.)

Houston Rockets NOV. 30

Bayou Classic Grambling State University plays Southern University. Mercedes-Benz Superdome; www. mybayouclassic.com DEC. 21

New Orleans Bowl The bowl game features teams from Conference USA and the Sun Belt Conference. Mercedes-Benz Superdome; www.neworleansbowl.org

SEPT. 27

Love in the Garden The benefit for New Orleans Museum of Art honors local artists and includes entertainment by the 610 Stompers, the NOLA Dukes Band and the NOCCA Trio, food from local restaurants, cocktails and more. Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden, 1 Collins C. Diboll Circle; www.noma.org SEPT. 27

Women Performing for Women There’s entertainment

by Assata Renay, Debbie with a D, Daria Dzurik, Margie Perez, Aresene DeLay and others at the benefit for the Hagar’s House women’s shelter. There also is food, a cash bar and a silent auction. Child care is available upon request.

Cafe Istanbul, 2372 St. Claude Ave.; www.hagarshousenola.org SEPT. 27-28

Sugar Bowl The bowl game features top NCAA college football teams. Mercedes-Benz Superdome; www.allstatesugarbowl.org

Raphael Village Tennis Fun-Raiser The men’s and women’s doubles tennis tournament benefits Raphael Village, which supports individuals with special needs and has a school, vocational training and adult day programs. New Orleans City Park Pepsi Tennis Courts, 5900 Marconi Drive; www. raphaelvillage.org

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NCAA College Football National Championship Mercedes-Benz Superdome; www.allstatesugarbowl.org

New Orleans Team Hope Walk The walk raises awareness and funds to fight Huntington’s disease.

Ochsner Medical Center, Jefferson; www.hdsa.org SEPT. 28

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Act to Inspire Gala The Trinity Community Center, which provides children’s education and development programs at its facility in Hollygrove, holds its annual fundraiser. Audubon Tea Room, 6500 Magazine St.; www.tccno.org

Our Home Louisiana The Musical Arts Society of New Orleans event features music by New Orleans born composer, pianist and singer Jep Epstein, an art auction, drinks and a light dinner.

George Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts, 747 Magazine St.; www.masno.org SEPT. 28

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tures music by Crescent City Soul, food, cocktails, live and silent auctions and a cork pull.

Pontchartrain Yacht Club, 140 Jackson Ave., Mandeville; www. northshorehumane.org SEPT. 28

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Walk to End HIV The walk to benefit CrescentCare (formerly NO/AIDS Task Force) starts in Woldenberg Park and there is entertainment by Big Freedia and Synes. Woldenberg Park, 1 Canal St.; www.noaidswalk.com OCT. 3

Wings and Wine The fundraiser for the Northlake Nature Center features a bird slideshow, wine tastings, contests, prizes and a silent auction. Northlake Nature Center, 23135 Highway 190, Covington, (985) 626-1238; www.northlakenature.org/ wings-and-wine-2019 OCT. 4

Greenway Soiree The Friends of Lafitte Greenway’s fundraiser includes music from Mario Abney and the Abney Effect and DJ Slick Leo, food from area restaurants, drinks and auctions. The Cellar on St. Louis, 2500 St. Louis St.; www.lafittegreenway.org OCT. 4

Scales & Ales The Audubon Aquarium of the Americas benefit celebrates sharks. There’s music

by Flow Tribe and DJ Brice Nice and food from local restaurants. Audubon Aquarium of the Americas, 1 Canal St., (504) 565-3033; www. auduboninstitute.org

Kenner Wine and Food Event The poolside party features music by Groovy 7, food from area restaurants and wines. A portion of proceeds benefit Fore! Kids Foundation. Chateau Golf & Country Club, 3600 Chateau Blvd., Kenner, (504) 467-1351; www.chateaugcc.com OCT. 11

Children’s Hero Awards The Children’s Bureau of New Orleans honors John Nickens of Children’s Hospital New Orleans, Roots of Music, Dr. Calvin Mackie of STEM NOLA and Ochsner Hospital for Children’s Michael R. Boh Center for Child Development at its annual fundraiser. Le Musee de Free People of Color, 2336 Esplanade Ave.; www.childrensbureaunola.org/events OCT. 11

Magic in the Moonlight There’s a dinner prepared by John Currence of City Grocery in Oxford, Mississippi, and dancing in the Pavilion of Two Sisters. New Orleans Botanical Garden, New Orleans City Park, 5 Victory Ave.; www.neworleanscitypark.com/ botanical-garden/magic-inthe-moonlight OCT. 12

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer The 5K walk and run benefits the American Cancer Society.

University of New Orleans, 2000 Lakeshore Drive; www. makingstrides.acsevents.org OCT. 12

Signature Chefs Auction The March of Dimes fundraiser features local chefs’ signature dishes. Omni Royal Orleans, 621 St. Louis St.; www.signaturechefs.marchofdimes.org

UNCF Walk for Education The 5K walk supports the United Negro College Fund.

Call (504) 581-3794 for information. Audubon Park Riverview, 6500 Magazine St.; www.uncf.org

Up on the Roof The event includes music by Karma!, food from area restaurants and beer. It supports the Foundation at East Jefferson General Hospital. East Jefferson General Hospital, 4200 Houma Blvd., Metairie, (504) 525-1115; www.ejgh.org OCT. 5

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Pasta & Puccini The Jefferson Performing Arts Society fundraiser features classical music, food, drinks, silent auctions, a raffle and

OCT. 13

Backyard BBQ The fundraiser for the Crescent City Farmers Market includes music, food from restaurants that support local farmers, beer from local breweries, kids’ activities and a silent auction.

Central City BBQ, 1201 S. Rampart St.; www.crescentcityfarmersmarket.org OCT. 16

Moonlight Masquerade The Women’s Council of Realtors New Orleans Metropol-

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Dinner en Bleu The Dillard University fundraiser benefits its Ray Charles Program in African-American Material Culture. Hotel Peter & Paul, 2317 Burgundy St.; www.dillard.edu OCT. 19

Komen New Orleans Race for the Cure The Susan B. Komen Foundation holds 1 mile and 5K run/walks as well as a kids’ dash to raise money to fight breast cancer.

Practice Track Facility, New Orleans City Park, 1 Palm Drive; www. komenneworleans.org OCT. 19

O What a Night The Ogden Museum of Southern Art’s black-tie gala honors artist Lonnie Holley and William S. Arnett, founder of the Souls Grown Deep Foundation. Ogden Museum of Southern Art, 925 Camp St., (504) 539-9650; www.ogdenmuseum.org OCT. 20

Harvest Cup Polo Classic The polo event includes live entertainment, food and drinks from local restaurants. It benefits for the Junior League of Greater Covington. Summergrove Farms, 16191 Highway 40, Folsom; www. harvestcuppolo.com OCT. 24

The Art of Giving The United Way of Southeast Louisiana presents developer and philanthropist Roger H. Ogden with its Alexis de Tocqueville Award at a dinner.

Ritz-Carlton, 921 Canal St.; www.unitedwaysela.org

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OCT. 26

Motown on the Boulevard Michael Baptiste performs at the fundraiser for Ashe Cultural Arts Center, and there’s food, music and more. Ashe Cultural Arts Center, 1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 569-9070; www.ashecac.org Jazz and Joie de Vivre Angela Hill is the celebrity auctioneer at the benefit for French Quarter Citizens, a group dedicated to preserving quality of life in the historic district, and there is music by Phillip Manuel, food from local restaurants, drinks and auctions. Bourbon Orleans Hotel, 717 Orleans St., (504) 523-222; www.frenchquartercitizens.org

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Son of a Saint Gala The dinner and auction benefits Son of a Saint, which provides mentoring to fatherless teen boys. Ritz-Carlton, 921 Canal St.; www.sonofasaint.org NOV. 2

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Fete du Jardin The Louisiana Landmarks Society holds its annual fundraiser.

Pitot House, 1440 Moss St.; www.louisianalandmarks.org NOV. 3

Cocktails for KID smART The cocktail party features music by the Preservation Hall All-Stars, food, drink and art, and it supports art programs in New Orleans schools. Held at a private residence; www.kidsmart.org/cfk2019

Kidney Walk The walk raises funds and awareness about kidney disease.

Audubon Park, Shelter No. 10; www.kidneyla.org/kidney-walks

The Bash The Southern University at New Orleans gala celebrates the school’s 60th anniversary and raises funds for scholarships.

Hyatt Regency New Orleans, 601 Loyola Ave.; www.suno.edu

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Nocturne XVII The fundraiser for the Musical Arts Society of New Orleans features a performance by pianist Kenny Broberg and a Champagne reception with hors d’oeuvres. Ritz-Carlton, 921 Canal St.; www.masno.org NOV. 8

Boudin, Bourbon and Beer The fundraiser for the Emeril Lagasse Foundation features versions of boudin from 70 local and visiting chefs, beer, bourbon cocktails and music by Grace Potter, Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue and Motel Radio. Champions Square, LaSalle Street; www.boudinbourbonandbeer.com NOV. 8

Moonlight & Miracles Gala The black-tie fundraiser for the Ochsner Cancer Institute includes a seated dinner at the Superdome, entertainment, a raffle for a Mercedes-Benz and more. Mercedes-Benz Superdome, 1500 Sugar Bowl Drive; www.ochsner.org/miraclesgala

Victory Ball The National World War II Museum fundraiser features a salute to veterans, music by the Victory Swing Orchestra and the Yat Pack and food and drinks from The American Sector Restaurant & Bar and access to the museum’s exhibits. National World War II Museum, 945 Magazine St., (504) 528-1944; www. victory-ball.org NOV. 9

Second Line for Literacy 5K There’s a 5K and kids’ half-mile race to support the YMCA of Greater New Orleans’ adult literacy programs. New Orleans City Park; www.ymcaneworleans.org/runtoread NOV. 9

Carnivale du Vin The Emeril Lagasse Foundation fundraiser features a wine auction, dinner, entertainment and more. Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, 900 Convention Center Blvd.; www.carnivaleduvin.com NOV. 15

Goat in the Road Bingo Night

Theater company Goat in the Road Productions’ fundraiser features bingo, prizes, a live auction, food from Kebab, drinks and more. Catapult, 609 Ferdinand St.; www.goatintheroadproductions.org NOV. 15

Just Say YAYA The YAYA fundraiser celebrates youth art and entrepreneurship and includes music by Vegas Cola Band. YAYA Arts Center, 3322 LaSalle St., (504) 5293306; www.yayainc.com NOV. 15

Odyssey 2019: Mystere Louisianne The gala fundraiser benefits the New Orleans Museum of Art. New Orleans Museum of Art, 1 Collins C. Diboll Circle, (504) 658-4100; www.noma.org NOV. 16

CADA Family Feud The benefit for the Council on Alcohol & Drug Abuse for Greater New Orleans features a “Family Feud”-type team competition, entertainment, food, drinks and an auction.

Harrah’s New Orleans, 8 Canal St.; www.cadagno.org

NOV. 21

Music Box Benefit Dinner Matthew Steele of the Gates Foundation speaks and there are cocktails, dinner, an auction and dancing at the fundraising dinner for the New Orleans Airlift and the Music Box Village. Music Box Village, 4557 N. Rampart St.; www.musicboxvillage.com NOV. 23

Azucar Ball: Nueva Vista Social Club The benefit for New Orleans Hispanic Heritage Foundation includes Latin music, dancing, food from area restaurants and an auction. Hyatt Regency New Orleans, 601 Loyola Ave.; www.nohhf.org DEC. 31

Big Night New Orleans The New Year’s Eve party includes music by Big Sam’s Funky Nation, Petey Pablo, Flow Tribe and others, burlesque performances, a mock casino, food, drinks and more. A portion of proceeds benefits Son of a Saint.

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seeing good parts of a fish tossed in the trash. Nelson has spent 14 years at GW Fins (808 Bienville St., 504581-3467; www.gwfins.com), the last four as executive chef, and its kitchen handles 700 to 1,000 pounds of fish per day. A few years into his tenure,

The Green Room Kukhnya brings Eastern European fare to St. Bernard Avenue

BY RE B EC C A F R I E D M A N THERE IS LITTLE DANGER OF LEAVING HUNGRY from the Green Room

Kukhnya, where an absurdly large menu covers a breadth of comfort food classics from Eastern Europe and America. Diners not craving stuffed cabbage or pierogi can fill up on burgers and fries.

Chef/owner Matthew Ribachonek’s hearty menu features call-outs to Russia, Poland, Bulgaria and Ukraine, and several plates are holdovers from his tenure running the kitchen at the former Siberia Lounge.

The Green Room’s no-frills interior features dim lighting, a lot of green and some booths and tables, none of it designed for comfort. The food, however, is a different story.

To cover the basics, there’s the Slavic sampler: an assortment of smoked Polish kielbasa; kapusta, cabbage braised with vinegar and spices; two golubtsy, cabbage rolls stuffed with meat or mushrooms, rice, peas and carrots and baked in a sweet pepper and tomato sauce; two pierogis; and a garlic buttered roll. The price tag for that dish, the most expensive item on the menu, is $13.50.

Kapusta appeared throughout the menu, a bracing complement to rich, hearty dishes. The pierogi were delicately browned beneath sweet onions. The meat golubtsy offered more flavor than its mushroom counterpart, but both were tasty. The garlic roll was almost too good and is hard not to finish despite the bounty of food.

An entree of chicken shashlik, marinated and grilled on skewers with peppers and onions, came drizzled in a Georgian plum sauce called tkemali, served with grilled asparagus and Russian potato salad accented with dill.

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1300 St. Bernard Ave. (504) 766-1613; www. greenroomnola.com

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The extensive blini selection covers savory and sweet territory.

A server recommended spinach and mushroom, and tempting options include one with spiced apples and goat cheese.

Green Room makes excellent sandwiches and burgers, from standard beef to its signature beet burger, served on onion buns. Like everything else, they are generously portioned. The Reuben included corned beef, Swiss cheese and Russian dressing jazzed up with kapusta on buttered and grilled rye bread.

The C-B sandwich has corned beef, cheddar and sweet sauteed onions on a grilled bun. Burgers start at $6, and the Reuben is $8.50.

Vegetarian options are plentiful, and while it’s easy to put together a heavy meal, it’s also possible to fill up on salads and pickled vegetables.

For specials, there was a sweetand-sour Russian soup called soleyanka as well as a lamb burger with kashkaval cheese, a Bulgarian sheep’s

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Borscht is one of the Slavic items on the menu at The Green Room Kukhnya.

milk provolone, and ajvar, a Serbian eggplant and red pepper spread.

Of the many dishes I tried, only two were less than satisfying: vegetarian borscht, which was thin and lacked flavor, and the Ukrainian meatballs, served with a gluey mushroom and beef gravy.

The Eastern European influence extends to beverages. Most specialty cocktails are $8, including the tasty Czech Yourself, a concoction made with Becherovka, an herbal liqueur from the Czech Republic.

The beer selection showcases Russian and Ukrainian labels alongside domestic offerings.

Patrons order at the bar, and servers bring orders to the table. With such an extensive menu, it’s best to bring a crowd. It’s even more important to bring an appetite.

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Nelson realized that only 20% to 40% of each fish made it onto a plate. The rest went into the garbage.

That waste fueled his commitment to using more of the fish. He also believes some of the neglected parts are among the tastiest and has made it his mission to introduce them to a broader audience.

Nelson highlights the neglected parts of fish in a “Beyond the Filet” dinner at GW Fins Tuesday, Sept. 24.

Dishes include blackened grouper cheeks and Vietnamese-glazed fin “wings.” The event is the latest in his campaign to rally more chefs, fishmongers and consumers to the idea of wasting less fish.

“Chefs have created this idea that fish should be this perfectly square boneless thing, served perfectly seared,” Nelson says. “It really has very little to do with the way fish are shaped and meant to be eaten.”

GW Fins began eschewing precut fillets five years ago and buys whole fish exclusively from its suppliers.

This practice is rare among restaurants because it requires substantial space, time and effort, Nelson says.

One or two staff members spend 10 to 15 hours a day butchering whole fish at GW Fins, but the rewards are fresher fish, less waste and the ability to create new dishes, Nelson says.

“The only way to really decide how fresh a fish is, is to see the whole fish,” Nelson says. “You can look at its gills, in its eyes, and tell how long it’s been (since it was) gutted. When you’re getting a fillet, you’re kind of guessing.”

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Peche and Dana Honn from Carmo, are working to build enthusiasm and expertise around parts once considered castoffs. A few years ago, Nelson helped organize a fish boucherie.

Several local chefs visited a fishing tournament where they demonstrated new techniques of whole fish butchery to the fishermen and cooked the leftover parts for them.

This summer Nelson brought a group of chefs to a local fish house for a closeup view of the waste.

“You go back to where they put all the vats of the cut carcasses,” Nelson says. “They were shocked to see the amount of meat left on these things, the potential that was there.

The problem is a lack of knowledge of what is actually getting wasted.”

Nelson also has been training suppliers on butchery techniques to help GW Fins meet a growing demand for dishes showcasing less commonly used parts. Fins’ kitchen transforms fish scales into a gelatin that forms the base of a “sheepshead cheese,” a loaf similar in nature to its hog’s head cheese. Nelson compares crispy fried fins to potato chips and extols the meat surrounding a fish’s collar, cheek and eye.

He also hopes to convert more diners into fans of his favorite ingredient: a well-cooked fish head.

“At first they’re kind of freaked out by it, but typically it’s their favorite thing they’ll have.”

Beyond the Filet is a five-course dinner with wine pairings at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24. It costs $95 per person, including tax and tip.

— REBECCA FRIEDMAN

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The Mid-City location serves wines on tap, and cocktails such as the Venetian spritz hew more closely to

traditional Italian offerings. The beer list has several local and Italian brews.

Those who miss Echo’s brunch service may be pleased to know that this Pizza Domenica location will serve weekend brunch, and nearly half of that menu is dedicated to bagels.

Pizzas range from $12 for cheese to $22 for char-broiled oysters. Pizza Domenica’s Monday through Friday happy hour features half-price pizza, draft beer and wines by the glass.

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by BRG Hospitality, formerly Besh Restaurant Group.

Pizza Domenica in Mid-City is open 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, noon to 10 p.m.

Friday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday.

— REBECCA FRIEDMAN

Veteran baker A BANNER KING CAKE SEASON

helped baker Kelly Mayhew jump from his acclaimed pop-up, which served customers through a walk-up window in Old Metairie, to a place of his own in Mid-City. Mayhew Bakery opens Oct. 2 at 3201 Orleans Ave. Mayhew is a U.S. Army veteran who began cooking after serving multiple tours of duty in Iraq. He has focused on baking, but the bakery will offer salads, toasts and sandwiches. Many dishes will showcase ingredients from Piece of Meat Butcher, including a ciabatta sandwich with salami and capicola.

Mayhew will expand his selection of breads and pastries, incorporating farmers’ market ingredients and will add new items. The bakery will offer his signature “swirls,” which Mayhew describes as “a sourdough baguette smeared with roasted garlic or whatever we feel like.” Fillings include Asiago, spinach and artichoke or olives. The combination is rolled, sliced and baked into something resembling a sourdough cinnamon roll.

Baker Jessica Ragan-Williams worked for Mayhew’s pop-up and will continue to craft pies and pastries, including cranberry-orange scones, apple-cinnamon muffins and pumpkin bread. A display case will be stocked with a rotating selection of tarts, quick breads and cookies in flavors including lime-ginger-sugar, amaretto and chocolate chip. Cakes will be available by the slice and whole cakes can be specially ordered. Thanksgiving will bring seven varieties of pie.

The shop will serve coffee and espresso drinks, and there is communal seating. The Americana decor will showcase Krispy Kreme relics, a nod to the franchise started by Mayhew’s grandparents.

Mayhew Bakery will be open 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. — REBECCA FRIEDMAN

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turned balmy with the opening of the Carnaval Lounge (2227 St. Claude Ave.; www.carnavallounge.com). The brightly renovated interior now includes Cozinha de Carnaval, where chef Gustavo Naar serves a menu inspired by Brazilian street food.

Prior to overseeing Cozinha, Naar worked in restaurants including Vincent’s Italian Cuisine, Alex Patout’s on the Northshore, Juan’s Flying Burrito, Grand Isle, Estano and Arabella Casa di Pasta. At Carnaval, Naar applies that diverse experience to his native cuisine.

NAAR: I was born in Rio de Janeiro and moved to the United States just shy of 4 years old. I grew up on the Northshore, but instead of spending the summers here, I would fly back to Brazil and spend the summers there with my dad. He’s the one that got me into cooking; then my mom. I would always watch my dad make Brazilian dishes like shrimp and fish moqueca, which is a dish cooked down in coconut milk with fish, shrimp, herbs and peppers, served over rice. That’s one of the first recipes I asked my dad for.

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N: On Mondays, we serve feijoada, which is black bean stew with all the leftover pieces of meat that you butchered all week, with carne seca and linguica, a Brazilian sausage. Normally feijoada is served on Sunday in Brazil, but I was like, you know what? I’m going to take a spin on red beans and rice and do feijoada instead.

I hope people will try some of the less familiar dishes, like the barbecued chicken hearts. A lot of people come in here, look at it and say, “Eh, I’m not sure.”

And I say, “Just try one.” Somebody will have one, and the next thing you know, all 12 hearts on the skewer are gone. Those and the yuca fries — we are actually frying the root of the yuca plant.

It’s a crunchier, starchier thickcut potato that we’re doing for another vegetarian option.

The idea at Carnaval is that you can listen to some music, munch on a couple of steaks on a skewer and then keep going. We’ve got a couple of big entree plates like the [pork ribs dusted with farofa] and the Parmesan-crusted pork loin, but most of it is small plates.

Come, hang out, enjoy the show. I don’t want you to feel like you have to sit. It’s a ‘make yourself at home’ kind of feel.

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Kebab — 2315 St. Claude Ave., (504) 383-4328; www.kebabnola.com — Delivery available. No reservations. L and D Wed-Mon, late Fri-Sat. $ Mardi Gras Zone — 2706 Royal., (504) 947-8787 — No reservations. Open 24 hours daily. $ Marie’s Kitchen — 2483 Burgundy St., (504) 267-5869; www.mariesbarandkitchen.com — No reservations.

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Catalino’s — 7724 Maple St., (504) 618-6735; www.facebook.com/catalinosllc — Reservations accepted. L and D daily. $$ Chais Delachaise — 7708 Maple St., (504) 510-4509; www.chaisdelachaise. com — Reservations accepted. L SatSun, D daily, late Fri-Sat. $$ Mikimoto — 3301 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 488-1881; www.mikimotosushi. com — Delivery available. Reservations accepted for large parties. L Sun-Fri, D daily. $$ Pyramids Cafe — 3151 Calhoun St., (504) 861-9602 — No reservations.

L, D daily. $$ Vincent’s Italian Cuisine — 7839 St. Charles Ave., (504) 866-9313; www.vincentsitaliancuisine.com — Reservations accepted. L Tue-Fri, D Mon-Sat. $$

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Antoine’s Annex — 513 Royal St., (504) 525-8045; www.antoines.com — No reservations. B, L, D daily. $ Antoine’s Restaurant — 713 St. Louis St., (504) 581-4422; www.antoines.com — Reservations recommended. L, D Mon-Sat, brunch Sun. $$$ Bourbon House — 144 Bourbon St., (504) 522-0111; www.bourbonhouse.com — Reservations accepted. B, L. D daily, brunch Sun. $$$ Brennan’s New Orleans — 417 Royal St., (504) 525-9711; www.brennansneworleans.com — Reservations recommended.

B, L Tue-Sat, D Tue-Sun. $$$

Criollo — Hotel Monteleone, 214 Royal St., (504) 681-4444; www.criollonola. com — Reservations recommended.

B, L, D daily. $$ Dickie Brennan’s Steakhouse — 716 Iberville St., (504) 522-2467; www.dickiebrennansrestaurant.com — Reservations recommended. D daily. $$$ Gazebo Cafe — 1018 Decatur St., (504) 525-8899; www.gazebocafenola.com — No reservations. L, early dinner daily. $$ House of Blues — 225 Decatur St., 310-4999; www.hob.com/neworleans — Reservations accepted. L, D Mon-Sat., brunch Sun. $$ Killer Poboys — 219 Dauphine St., (504) 462-2731; 811 Conti St., (504) 252-6745; www.killerpoboys.com — No reservations. Hours vary by location. Cash only at Conti Street location. $ The Market Cafe — 1000 Decatur St., (504) 527-5000; www.marketcafenola. com — No reservations. B, L, D daily. $$ NOLA Restaurant — 534 St. Louis St., (504) 522-6652; www.emerilsrestaurants.com/nola-restaurant — Reservations recommended. L Thu-Mon, D daily. $$$ Palace Cafe — 605 Canal St., (504) 523-1661; www.palacecafe.com — Reservations recommended. B, L, D daily, brunch Sat-Sun. $$$ Red Fish Grill — 115 Bourbon St., (504) 598-1200; www.redfishgrill.com — Reservations accepted. L, D daily. $$$ Restaurant R’evolution — 777 Bienville St., (504) 553-2277; www.revolutionnola. com — Reservations recommended.

D daily. $$$ Roux on Orleans — Bourbon Orleans, 717 Orleans Ave., (504) 571-4604; www. bourbonorleans.com — Reservations accepted. B daily, D Tue-Sun. $$ Tableau — 616 St. Peter St., (504) 9343463; www.tableaufrenchquarter.com — 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 — Delivery available. No reservations. L, D daily. $ The Rivershack Tavern — 3449 River Road, (504) 834-4938; www.therivershacktavern.com — No reservations. L, D daily. $ Theo’s Neighborhood Pizza — 1212 S. Clearview Parkway, Elmwood, (504) 733-3803; www.theospizza.com — No reservations. L, D daily. $

KENNER The Landing Restaurant — Crowne Plaza, 2829 Williams Blvd., Kenner, (504) 467-5611; www.neworleansairporthotel. com — No reservations. B, L, D daily. $$

OUT TO EAT Lakeview Brew Coffee Cafe — 5606 Canal Blvd., (504) 483-7001; www. lakeviewbrew.com — 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 — Delivery available.

No reservations. L and D daily. $$ Andrea’s Restaurant — 3100 N. 19th St., Metairie, (504) 834-8583; www. andreasrestaurant.com — Reservations recommended. L, D daily, brunch Sun. $$$ Kosher Cajun New York Deli & Grocery — 3519 Severn Ave., Metairie, (504) 888-2010; www.koshercajun.com — No reservations. L Sun-Thu, D Mon-Thu. $ Mark Twain’s Pizza Landing — 2035 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 832-8032; www.marktwainpizza.com — No reservations. L Tue-Sat, D Tue-Sun. $ Tandoori Chicken — 2916 Cleary Ave., Metairie, (504) 889-7880 — No reservations. L, D Mon-Sat. $$ Theo’s Neighborhood Pizza — 2125 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 510-4282; www.theospizza.com — No reservations. L, D daily. $ Vincent’s Italian Cuisine — 4411 Chastant St., Metairie, (504) 885-2984; www.vincentsitaliancuisine.com — Reservations accepted. L Tue-Fri, D MonSat. $$

MID-CITY/TREME Angelo Brocato’s — 214 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 486-1465; www.angelobrocatoicecream.com — No reservations.

L, D Tue-Sun. $ Brown Butter Southern Kitchen & Bar — 231 N. Carrollton Ave., Suite C, (504) 609-3871; www.brownbutterrestaurant.com — Reservations recommended. 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 — Reservations accepted for large parties.

L Tue-Sun, D Fri. $ Five Happiness — 3511 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 482-3935; www.fivehappiness. com — Delivery available. Reservations accepted. L, D daily. $$ FullBlast Brunch — 139 S. Cortez St., (504) 302-2800; www.fullblastbrunch. com — Reservations accepted. Brunch Thu-Mon. $$ G’s Pizza — 4840 Bienville St., (504) 483-6464; www.gspizzas.com — No reservations. L, D, late daily. $ Ikura Sushi + Hibachi — 301 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 485-5658; www. ikuranola.net — Delivery available. No reservations. L and D daily. $$ Katie’s Restaurant — 3701 Iberville St., (504) 488-6582; www.katiesinmidcity. com — No reservations. L daily, D MonSat, brunch Sun. $$ Namese — 4077 Tulane Ave., (504) 4838899; www.namese.net — Reservations accepted. L, D Mon-Sat. $$ Ralph’s on the Park — 900 City Park Ave., (504) 488-1000; www.ralphsonthepark.com — Reservations recommended. L Tue-Fri, D daily, brunch Sun. $$$ Theo’s Neighborhood Pizza — 4024 Canal St., (504) 302-1133; www.theospizza.com — No reservations. L, D daily. $

Willie Mae’s Scotch House — 2401 St. Ann St., (504) 822-9503; www.williemaesnola.com — No reservations.

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UPTOWN Apolline — 4729 Magazine St., (504) 894-8881; www.apollinerestaurant.com — Reservations accepted. brunch, D Tue-Sun. $$$ The Columns — 3811 St. Charles Ave., (504) 899-9308; www.thecolumns.com — Reservations accepted. B daily, L FriSat, D Mon-Thu, brunch Sun. $$ The Delachaise — 3442 St. Charles Ave., (504) 895-0858; www.thedelachaise. com — No reservations. L Fri-Sun, D and late daily. $$ Emeril’s Delmonico — 1300 St. Charles Ave., (504) 525-4937; www.emerilsrestaurants.com/emerils-delmonico — Reservations recommended.

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WEST BANK Mosca’s — 4137 Hwy. 90 W., Westwego, (504) 436-8950; www.moscasrestaurant.com — Reservations accepted. D Tue-Sat. Cash only. $$$ Specialty Italian Bistro — 2330 Belle Chasse Hwy., Gretna, (504) 391-1090; www.specialtyitalianbistro.com — No reservations. L, D daily. $$ Tavolino Pizza & Lounge — 141 Delaronde St., (504) 605-3365; www. facebook.com/tavolinolounge — Reservations accepted for large parties.

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WEDNESDAY 25 30/90 — Justin Donovan, 5; Big Mike & The R&B Kings, 9 BMC — Ron Hacker, 5; R&R Smokin’ Foundation, 8; Keva Holiday, 11 Bamboula’s — Bamboulas Hot Jazz Quartet, 2; Mem Shannon, 6:30; Crawdaddy T’s Cajun Zydeco Review, 10

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The Bayou Bar — Peter Harris Quartet, Dwight Fitch Jr., Joe Dyson & Christian Bold, 7 Blue Nile — Where Yat Brass Ban, 8:30; New Breed Brass Band, 11 Buffa’s Bar & Restaurant — Nattie Sanchez, 7 Check Point Charlie — T Bone Stone & the Happy Monsters, 8 Chickie Wah Wah — Mark Carroll and Friends, 6 Circle Bar — The Iguanas, 7; Psychotic Reaction and Ozys, 10 Columns Hotel — Kathleen Moore, 8 d.b.a. — Tin Men, 7; Walter “Wolfman” Washington & the Roadmasters, 10 DMac’s Bar & Grill — Bianca Love, 8 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — Carl LeBlanc & Ellen Smith, 9:30 Fountain Lounge — Richard Scott, 5:30 Hi-Ho Lounge — Beardsley, 6; Tristan & the G Spots, 10 House of Blues— Shawan Rice (Foundation Room), 6; Joe Hertler & The Rainbow Seekers (The Parish), 7

The Jazz Playhouse — Big Sam’s Crescent City Connection, 8:30 Marigny Brasserie & Bar — Grayson Brockamp & the New Orleans Wildlife Band, 7 Palm Court Jazz Cafe — Lars Edegran & Palm Court Jazz Band, 7 Rock ’n’ Bowl — Band of Gold, 8 SideBar — Dirty & Harry feat. Andre Bohren & Harry Hardin, 7; James Singleton, Oscar Rossignoli and Brad Walker, 9 Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Delfeayo Marsalis Presents Uptown Jazz Orchestra, 8 & 10 Southport Hall — Tantric & Ventruss, 7 St. Tammany Parish Library, Lacombe Branch — Bon Bon Vivant, 6 Three Muses — Leslie Martin, 5 Zeitgeist Theatre & Lounge — Big Dummies, featring Rob Wagner, Dave Sobel and Chris Senac, 7; Marin Krusche Presents Jazz Series, 9

THURSDAY 26 30/90 — Andy J. Forest, 5; Smoke N Bones, 9; DJ Fresh, 10 Andrea’s Restaurant (Capri Blu Piano Bar) — Jeff Gibson, 6 BMC — Ainsley Matich & Broken Blues, 5; Lil George Brass Band, 8; Category 3, 11 Bamboula’s — Rancho Tee’s Motel, 2; Marty Peters & the Party Meters, 6:30; J. Anderson & the Night Trippers, 10 Bar Redux — JD Hill & The Jammers, 9 The Bayou Bar — Michael Pellera Trio, 7 Blue Nile — Where Yat Brass Band, 7:30; Bayou International Thursdays with DJ T-Roy, 11 Buffa’s Bar & Restaurant — Yvette Voelker and Harry Mayronne, 5; Tom McDermott and Matt Perrine, 8 Casa Borrega — Felipe Carrera, 7 Chickie Wah Wah — Phil DeGruy, 6 Circle Bar — Dark Lounge featuring Rik Slave, 7; Judge Dali, Fake News and Snail Science, 9 d.b.a. — Sarah Quintana Trio, 7; Sam Price & The True Believers, 10 DMac’s Bar & Grill — Rock ’n’ Roll Jam Night & Brothers Keegan, 8 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — Matt Lemmler Trio, 9:30 Fountain Lounge — Leslie Martin, 5:30; Ron Jones, 7:30 Gasa Gasa — Super Doppler, Juno Dunes, Duz Mancini & The Wasted Shades, 9 Hi-Ho Lounge — John Paul Carmody: Unpluggery, 6; The Electronic Park, 10 House of Blues — Ted Hefko & The Thousandaires, 6 The Jazz Playhouse — Brass-AHolics, 8:30 The Lazy Jack — Bob & Dave Acoustic, 6 Le Bon Temps Roule — The Soul Rebels, 11 Mudlark Public Theatre — Mosquito Eater, Silver Godling, Bruisey Peets and Amanda Glaser, 8 Old Point Bar — Baby Boy Bartels, 8 One Eyed Jacks — JD McPherson, 8; Fast Times, 10 Palm Court Jazz Cafe — Leroy Jones, Katja Toivola & Crescent City Joymakers, 7 Pavilion of the Two Sisters — Lena Prima at Thursdays at Twilight, 6

Rock ’n’ Bowl — Leroy Thomas & Zydeco Road Runners, 8 Santos Bar — DJ Q Late Night Dance Party, 11:59 SideBar — Alex McMurray, 7; Albey Balgochian, Uganda Roberts, Sage Rouge & Eddie Christmas, 9 Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Alexey Marti Quartet, 8 & 10 Three Muses — Tom Mcdermott, 5; Mia Borders, 8 Tipitina’s — Drive-By Truckers & Jimbo Mathus, 9 Zeitgeist Theatre & Lounge — Jason Marsalis One Man Drums, 9

FRIDAY 27 30/90 — Old Riley & The Water, 2; Organami, 5; The Sleazeball Orchestra, 8; DJ Trill Skill, 10; Soul Project, 11; Andrea’s Restaurant (Capri Blu Piano Bar) — Opera Night, 8 BMC — Lifesavers, 3; Tempted, 6; Jason Neville, 9; Funkysoul Band, 11:59 Bamboula’s — Kala Chandra, 2; Smoky Greenwell, 6:30; Sierra Green & the Soul Machine, 10 The Bayou Bar — Andre Lovett, 9 Blue Nile — Caesar Brothers Funk Box, 7:30; Brass Flavor, 10; Kermit Ruffins & The Barbecue Swingers, 11; DJ Black Pearl, 1 Buffa’s Bar & Restaurant — Michael Burkart’s Les Syncopators de Bayou, 6; HG Breland, 9 Circle Bar — Natalie Mae and friends, 7; Meschiya Lake and Lee Walker, 9:30 d.b.a. — Hot Club of New Orleans, 6; Dwayne Dopsie & the Zydeco Hellraisers, 10 DMac’s Bar & Grill — Hyperphlyy, 8 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — The Afrodisiac’s Jazz, 10 Fillmore New Orleans — Kacey Musgraves, 7 Fountain Lounge — Sam Kuslan, 5:30; Antoine Diel, 9 HEY! Café & Coffee Roastery — Matt Embrue of Rx Bandits, All People, Dominic Minix, 8 House of Blues — Calexico, Iron & Wine feat. Natalie Prass, 8 Howlin’ Wolf Den — Pocket Chocolate, 9 The Jazz Playhouse — Chucky C & Clearly Blue, 7:30; Burlesque Ballroom feat.

Trixie Minx & Romy Kaye, 11 The Lazy Jack — Imaginary Frenz, 6 Le Bon Temps Roule — Steve DeTroy, 7 NOLA Brewing Company — Ted Hefko, 3; Cedric Burnside and Alvin Youngblood Hart’s Muscle Theory, 7 Oak — Jenn Howard Glass, 9 Old Point Bar — Rick Trolsen, 5; Marshland, 9:30 One Eyed Jacks — Songhoy Blues, 9 Palm Court Jazz Cafe — Lucien Barbarin, Kevin Louis & Palm Court Jazz Band, 7 Rock ’n’ Bowl — Groovy 7, 9:30 Santos Bar — Dj Otto Late Night Dance Party, 11:59 SideBar — Johnny Sansone, 7; Luke Spurr Allen, 9 Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Ellis Marsalis Trio, 8 & 10 The Spotted Cat Music Club — Washboard Chaz Blues Trio, 6:30

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BY RAPHAEL HELFAND CLAUDIO SIMONETTI has been haunting the darkest corners of the psyche since the ’70s. A longtime collaborator with horror auteur Dario Argento, Simonetti has written soundtracks for dozens of cult classics in his native Italy and in the U.S. Simonetti just began a U.S. tour with his progressive rock band Goblin, playing the soundtrack to “Profondo Rosso” (“Deep Red”), his first collaboration with Argento.

At the Music Box Village, however, he’ll perform the score for a screening of “Suspiria,” his second joint effort with Argento and the duo’s crowning achievement.

Released in 1977, the film’s visual decadence and unsettling aura captivated horror enthusiasts worldwide. Simonetti’s perfectly eerie soundtrack was an essential element of that aura, and it outshines the Thom Yorke soundtrack to the film’s 2018 remake.

With Goblin, Simonetti captures live the essence of the golden age of Italian horror. Goblin also will play a set after the screening.

The film screening and live score performance is at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24, at Music Box Village, 4557 N. Rampart St.; www.musicboxvillage.com. Tickets $25.

Three Muses — Matt Johnson, 5:30; Doro Wat, 9 Tipitina’s — Brass-A-Holics, 10 Vaso — Bobby Love & Friends, 3

SATURDAY 28 30/90 — Jonathan Bauer Project, 11 a.m.; Ted Hefko & The Thousandaires, 2; Simple Sound Retreat, 5; Deltaphonic, 8; DJ Torch, 10; Big Easy Brawlers, 11 Andrea’s Restaurant (Capri Blu Piano Bar) — Uncle Wayne, 8 BMC — Mojo Shakers, noon; Abe Thompson & Drs. of Funk, 3; Les Getrex n’ Creole Cookin’, 6; Jam Brass Band, 9 DK & The Jakes, 11:59 Bamboula’s — Sabertooth, 11 a.m.; G & The Swinging Gypsies, 3:30; Johnny

Mastro Blues Band, 7; Crawdaddy T’s Cajun Zydeco Review, 11:30 The Bayou Bar — Jordan Anderson, 9 Blue Nile — Washboard Chaz Blues Trio, 7; Marigny Street Brass Band, 10; Boomtown and Friends, 11:30; DJ Black Pearl, 1 a.m.

Buffa’s Bar & Restaurant — Paul Sanchez, 6; Cole Williams, 9 Casa Borrega — Chris Kohl, 7 Circle Bar — The Geraniums, 7; Mod Dance Party with DJ Matty & Kristen, 10 DMac’s Bar & Grill — Lola Montez, 8 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — Sunpie & The Louisiana Sunspots, 10 PAGE 41

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MUSIC Fillmore New Orleans — Kacey Musgraves, 7 Gasa Gasa — Orville Peck with Beau Turrentine, 9 Hi-Ho Lounge — Supersuckers, Green Demons & The Bills, 9 House of Blues— As Cities Burn feat.

Handout (The Parish), 7; Bad Religion, Dave Hause, The Mermaid & Emily Davis, 7; Cosma Dog (Foundation Room), 7; Matt Scott, 10 Howlin’ Wolf (Den) — Fatboy SSE and Wordplay, 7; Hot 8 Brass Band, 11 The Jazz Playhouse — The Nayo Jones Experience, 8 The Lazy Jack — Double Barrel, 3; Cold Shot, 7 Music Box Village — Snarky Puppy, 8 Oak — Tom Leggett, 9 Old Point Bar — Hallelujah Hat Rack, 9:30 Palm Court Jazz Cafe — Will Smith and the Palm Court Jazz Band, 7 Rock ’n’ Bowl — Category 6, 9:30 Roosevelt Hotel (Fountain Lounge) — Joe Krown, 5:30; Sam Kuslan, 9 SideBar — Lynn Drury, 7; Mike Dillon, Brad Walker and James Singleton, 9 Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Herlin Riley Quartet, 8 & 10 Three Muses — Debbie Davis, 5:30; The Clementines, 8; Shotgun, 9 Tipitina’s — Hiss Golden Messenger & Dee White, 10 Twist of Lime — Da Screech and Saint Roch, 9

SUNDAY 29 30/90 — Arsene DeLay, 11 a.m.; Truman Holland & The Back Porch Review, 2; Carolyn Broussard, 5; T’Canaille, 9 BMC — Shawn Williams Band, noon; Abe Thompson & Drs. of Funk, 3; Retrospex, 7; Moments Of Truth, 10 Bamboula’s — Eh La Bas, 11; NOLA Ragweeds Jazz, 2; Carl LeBlanc, 6:30; Ed Wills Blues 4 Sale, 10 Bar Redux — Rosalynn DeRoos & The Royal Jazzmen, 9 Blue Nile — Mykia Jovan, 7; Street Legends Brass Band, 10:30 Buffa’s Bar & Restaurant — Some Like

It Hot, 11 a.m.; Burthena, 4; Steve Pistorius Jazz Quartet, 7 Circle Bar — Dick Deluxe, 5; Micah McKee and Blind Texas Marlin, 7; Erotic Tonic, 10 Columns Hotel — Chip Wilson, 11 DMac’s Bar & Grill — Rhythm & Rhyme, 8 Gasa Gasa — Cane Hill, Daemon Grimm, Rogue and Event Horizon, 8 Hi-Ho Lounge — Christian Sparks & Beatnik Bandits, 11 The Jazz Playhouse — Germaine Bazzle, 8 The Lazy Jack — Austin Sicard and The Medics, 2 Old Point Bar — Tres Bien, 3:30; Romy Kay, Jeanne Marie Harris, 7 One Eyed Jacks — DJ Faeriegothmother, 9 Palm Court Jazz Cafe — Mark Baud & Sunday Night Swingsters, 7 Ralph’s on the Park — Charlie Miller, 11 Santos Bar — Sheer Mag & Tweens, 9; Rewind Dance Party with DJ Unicorn Fukr, 10 Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Joshua Paxton, 8 & 10 Southport Hall — Immolation, Blood Incantation and Orifist, 3 Three Muses — Raphael Et Pascal, 5; The Clementines, 8

MONDAY 30 30/90 — Dapper Dandies, 5; New Orleans Super Jam presented by Gene Harding, 9 BMC — Zoe K., 5; Lil Red & Big Bad, 7; Paggy Prine & Southern Soul, 10 Bamboula’s — Perdido Jazz Band, 2; G & The Swinging Gypsies, 6:30; Les Getrez n’ Creole Cooking, 10 Buffa’s Bar & Restaurant — Arsene DeLay and Charlie Wooton, 5; Antoine Diel, 8 Circle Bar — Dem Roach Boyz, 7; Everything $weaty & DJ Divine Child, 8 Columns Hotel — David Doucet, 8 d.b.a. — John Boutte, 7; TBC Brass Band, 10 DMac’s Bar & Grill — Danny Alexander’s Blues Jam, 8 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — John Fohl, 9 Fountain Lounge — Sam Kuslan, 5:30 Hi-Ho Lounge — No Frets featuring Amine Boucetta, 6; Bluegrass Pickin’

Party featuring Victoria Coy, Matt Slusher and Mark Andrews, 8; Americana Music Series, 10 The Jazz Playhouse — Gerald French & The Original Tuxedo Jazz Band, 8 One Eyed Jacks — Blind Texas Marlin, 10 Rock ‘n’ Bowl — Swing Night with DJ Twiggs, 7 SideBar — Matt Lemmler, Matt Rhody and Dave Cappello, 9 Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Charmaine Neville Band, 8 & 10 The Starlight — Jambalaya Jam featuring Joshua Benitez Band, 8 Three Muses — Bart Ramsey, 5; Gal Holiday, 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.

Centennial Celebration. Loyola University New Orleans, Louis J. Roussel Performance Hall, 6363 St. Charles Ave. — A concert marks the 100th birthday of Loyola Music with student and faculty performances. www.loyno.edu. Tickets $20. 7:30 p.m. Saturday.

Ellis Marsalis. Tulane University, Dixon Concert Hall, 33 Audubon Blvd. — The pianist performs and participates in a Q&A. www.college.tulane.edu/ ellismarsalis. Free admission.

7 p.m. Thursday.

Eric Genuis. St. Catherine of Siena Church & School, 400 Codifer Blvd., Metairie — An ensemble including a pianist, violinist, cellist and vocalist performs a benefit for Concerts for Hope, a ministry for forgotten and marginalized members of society. www.scschurch. com. 6:30 p.m. Thursday.

From the New World. The Orpheum Theater, 129 Roosevelt Way — Guest conductor Thomas Wilkins leads the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra in Dvorak’s Symphony No. 9, “New World,” and other works. www.lpomusic.com.

Tickets $20 and up. 7:30 p.m. Thursday.

Harry’s Wondrous World. Louis J. Roussel Performance Hall — Loyola University , 6363 Saint Charles Ave. — The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra performs a concert of music from Harry Potter, and audiences can meet

with musicians and their instruments 45 minutes before the performance.

Tickets $15; free for children ages 15 and under. 2:30 p.m. Sunday.

Jewels of the Baroque. Performing Arts Center Recital Hall, University of New Orleans, Lakefront Campus — Lyrica Baroque presents an evening of chamber music including cantatas, arias, sonatas and more by George Frideric Handel, Johann Sebastian Bach, Giovanni Bonocini, Johann Fasch and others. www. sotaperformances.uno.edu. Tickets $10-$15. 7 p.m. Wednesday.

Morning Music. Camp Salmen Nature Park, 351225 Parish Parkway, Slidell — The concert features Jay Garret ,Tom Collins, Ronnie Kole, Loose Change Jazz Band, Northshore Community Orchestra Wind Ensemble and Ralph Razza Sr. 10 a.m. Saturday.

New Orleans Trombone Choir. East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie — The horn ensemble performs a varied program of music. www.jplibrary.net. 7 p.m. Monday.

Opera On Tap. Rusty Nail, 1100 Constance St. — New Orleans Opera Association hosts the casual concert of opera and Broadway tunes. www.neworleansopera.org. 7 p.m. Wednesday.

Poulenc Trio with Alex Fiterstein. Dixon Concert Hall, 33 Audubon Blvd. — Friends of Music hosts the premiere of Viet Cuong’s “Explain Yourself.” www. friendsofmusic.org. Tickets $18-$35.

7:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Trinity Artist Series. Trinity Episcopal Church, 1329 Jackson Ave. — The Quacks, a clarinet quartet featuring Larry Jones, Shelly Kiletico, Sue Clements and Mary Anne Stephens, perform a program of classical, Latin and jazz works. www.albinas.org. 5 p.m. Sunday.

Women Performing For Women. Cafe Instanbul, 2372 St Claude Ave — The benefit for Hagar’s House features 16 women musicians performing, plus drag queen Debbie with a D and the Pussyfooters. There also is food and silent and live auctions. www.hagarshousenola.org. Ticket $40.

6:30 p.m. Friday.

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EVENTS Tuesday, Sept. 24.................. 42 Wednesday, Sept. 25............ 42 Thursday, Sept. 26................ 42 Friday, Sept. 27...................... 42 Saturday, Sept. 28................ 42 Monday, Sept. 30.................. 43

SPORTS................................. 43 FILM Openings ................................ 43 Now showing ......................... 43

ON STAGE............................ 45 ART Happenings...................... 45

TUESDAY 24 Happy Birthday, Mr. Faulkner. Hotel Provincial, 1024 Chartres St. — “The American Experience in Literature and Life” is the theme for the Faulkner Society’s fourday festival for literary fans and writers with events including panel discussions, critiques, a book market, a gala and more.

Various locations. www.faulknersociety. org. Through Friday.

Past President’s Tea. New Orleans Opera Guild Home, 2504 Prytania St. — Former presidents of the New Orleans Opera’s Women’s Guild are feted. www.neworleansopera.org. Tickets $25. 2 p.m.

WEDNESDAY 25 Jefferson Parish History. Jane O’Brien Chatelain West Bank Regional Library, 2751 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey — This is on in a multi-part series of discussions by Carolyn Kolb about the parish. www.jplibrary.net.

Free admission. 7 p.m.

Memorial Grove Tree Dedication and Fall Planters Lunch. Lafreniere Park Foundation Center, 3000 Downs Blvd., Metairie — Bryan Parks, director of Jefferson Parish Parkways, speaks at the annual Friends of Jefferson the Beautiful event. Registration is required and available at www. friendsofjeffersonthebeautiful.org or (504) 833-8733. Free admission. 11 a.m.

THURSDAY 26 A Taste of Olde Towne Slidell. Olde Towne Slidell — Three days of wine and food events benefit Olde Towne Slidell Main Street district improvement projects. There are vintner dinners Thursday, a tasting Friday and Champagne brunch Sunday. www.atasteofoldetowneslidell.com. Tickets $40-$45. 6:30 p.m.

Felicia Kahn Citizenship Awards Dinner.

The Cannery, 3803 Toulouse St. — New Orleans Coalition presents a variety of awards. www.neworleanscoalition.com.

Tickets $100. 6:30 p.m.

Horror Film Fest. Prytania Theatre, 5339 Prytania St. — The four-day gore fest includes 64 films and 20 screenplay finalists in a variety of horror and sci-fi programs, as well panel discussions and guests. www. nolahff.com. Through Sunday.

Music in the Park. The Rev. Peter S. Atkins Park, 701 N. Tyler St., Covington — There is music by the Mighty Supremes, the unveiling and dedication of the park sign and food and beverage vendors. www.covla. com. 6 p.m. Thursday.

Redfish Festival. Frederick J. Sigur Civic Center, 8245 W. Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette — The festival includes carnival rides, games, food, entertainment and a pageant.

5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, 5 p.m. to midnight Friday, 11 a.m. to midnight Saturday and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday. Admission $5-$25. Through Sunday.

FRIDAY 27 Bike Easy Spoketacular — Sweet 16. Seven Three Distilling Co., 301 N. Claiborne Ave. — The fundraiser includes food, beverages, music, a silent auction and more. www. bikeeasy.org. Tickets $35-$125. 7 p.m.

Columbia Street Block Party. North Columbia Street, Covington — This free family event features classic cars displayed in the historic St. John District. 6:30 p.m.

“Downton Abbey” Tea. Windsor Court Hotel, Le Salon, 300 Gravier St. — An afternoon Anglophile tea service is offered in advance of the release of the movie, and a portion of the proceeds benefit PBS station WYES. There are seatings Friday to Sunday. Reservations required. www.windsorcourthotel.com. Tickets $49.12. 2 p.m.

Love in the Garden. Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden, New Orleans Museum of Art, City Park, 1 Collins Diboll Circle — The annual outdoor gala includes food, beverages, a LOVE Cocktail Challenge, live entertainment by the 610 Stompers and more. www.noma.org. Tickets $175-$350. 8 p.m..

“Pour Decisions.” NOLA Brewing Company, 3001 Tchoupitoulas St. — The event features 16 specialty beers, a blueberrry IPA release and blues by Cedric Burnside and Alvin Youngblood Hart. www.nolabrewing. com Free admission. 6 p.m.

Scream Island. Scouts Island, 1034 Harrison Ave. — The immersive Halloween festival experience has music, food, carnival rides, a Kid Zone and horror haunts. www. scoutislandscreampark.com. $20-$79. 6 p.m. Friday to Sunday through Nov. 2.

SATURDAY 28 Atelier de Cuisine Francophone.

Alliance Française, 1519 Jackson Ave. — The Alliance Française’s French cooking

EVENTS

PREVIEW Gretna Heritage Festival

BY WILL COVIELLO THE 25TH ANNUAL GRETNA HERITAGE FESTIVAL features headliners Rick Springfield (pictured), KC and The Sunshine Band and Irma Thomas, as well as a new Latino Village, carnival rides, an Italian Village, a German beer garden, tailgating and more Sept. 27-29 in downtown Gretna.

The festival has four music stages, including stages in the Italian and Latino villages. Friday’s lineup includes Thomas, Amanda Shaw and the Foundation of Funk with Zigaboo Modeliste, George Porter Jr. and Ian Neville. Alexey Marti, P H OTO C O U R T E S Y Vivaz and Mariachi Jalisco perform on the Latin music stage R I C K S PR I N G F I E L D Friday. Saturday features Springfield, KC and The Sunshine Band, The Wallflowers, Better Than Ezra, Rockin’ Dopsie Jr. and more. Jose Feliciano and The Iguanas headline the Latino Village Stage on Sunday, and the Lost Bayou Ramblers perform an early afternoon set in the Italian Village. Starship featuring Mickey Thomas, Zebra, Cowboy Mouth and Big Sam’s Funky Nation also perform Sunday.

The festival fills 25 blocks surrounding Huey P. Long Avenue and Sixth Street to the Mississippi riverfront. There are rides, games, a food court, art market, car show and more.

The festival is open 3 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. Friday, 1:30 p.m. Saturday to 12:30 a.m. Sunday and 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday. Single-day tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the gate; weekend passes are $60 in advance; two-day Saturday/Sunday tickets are $40 in advance. Huey P. Long Avenue and Fourth Street, Gretna, (504) 361-7758; www.gretnafest.com.

workshop is centered around the Senegalese chicken dish poulet yassa. www. af-neworleans.org. 5:30 p.m.

Back to School Extravaganza. Ashe Cultural Arts Center, 1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd. — The Dinerral Shavers Educational Fund school supply giveaway includes performances by bands, health screenings, haircuts, manicures, art activities and more. www.dsefnola.org. Noon.

Blue Rose Ball. Hyatt Regency New Orleans, 601 Loyola Ave. — The St. Michael Special School annual fundraiser with the theme “Everybody is a Star,” includes dining, dancing and an auction. www.stmichaelspecialschool.com. Tickets $150. 7 p.m.

Bywater Neighborhood Association Bar Stroll. The Country Club, 634 Louisa St. — Tour of the upper Bywater includes stops at four locations with specialty drinks at each, and proceeds benefit the neighborhood association. www.bywater.org. $20 and up. 4 p.m.

Champions for Change Luncheon. Hyatt Regency New Orleans, 601 Loyola Ave. — The Crescent City Chapter of Links Incorporated’s event features cocktails, a fashion show, a silent auction, a music awards presentation and a keynote address

by Bishop Vashti Murphy McKenzie. www. ccclinks.org. Tickets $75. 10 a.m.

Fall Herb Plant Sale. 8301 Olive St., 8301 Olive St. — New Orleans’ Unit of the Herb Society of America holds a sale, and staff memebers can help gardeners select plants for cooking and ornamental use.

Proceeds benefit educational programs and local public gardens. Call (985) 7814327 or herbsno@gmail.com. 9 a.m.

Food Truck Festival. Harbor Center, 100 Harbor Center Blvd., Slidell — The event includes food trucks, live music and kids’ activities. www.facebook.com/louisianafoodtruckfest. Free admission. 11 a.m.

Freewater Block Party. Mardi Gras World, 1380 Port of Orleans Place — The music festival features Da Baby, RL Grimes and others, and includes art installations, food and beverage vendors, interactive experiences including a skate expo, inflatables and more. www.freewaterblockparty.com.

Tickets $75-$145. 4 p.m.

Friends of the Poor Walk. Mandeville Lakefront Harbor, Lakeshore Drive and Jackson Avenue — The Society of St. Vincent de Paul fundraising walk also features food and music. www.fopwalk.org. 8 a.m. Saturday.

Gleason Gras. Champions Square, Mercedes-Benz Superdome, 1500 Poydras St. — There’s music by Dumpstaphunk, Hot 8 Brass Band and DJ Jubilee, plus food and beverage vendors, a road race, contests and more. www.gleasongras.org. Admission $10. 5 p.m.

Opera Club Dinner. New Orleans Opera Guild Home, 2504 Prytania St. — In preparation for the opening of “Carmen,” the New Orleans Opera Club holds a dinner. www. neworleansopera.org. Tickets $165. 7 p.m.

Our Home Louisiana — A Celebration of the Musical, Visual and Culinary Arts.

George Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts, 747 Magazine St. — There’s food from Dooky Chase Restaurant, music by Jep Epstein and an auction of art by George Rodrigue to benefit the Musical Arts Society of New Orleans. www.masno.org.

Tickets $75. 6:30 p.m.

Swayze Fest. Petite Rouge, 3146 Calhoun St. — The celebration of the late Patrick Swayze features movie screenings, a costume contest, trivia and door prizes to benefit Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. 1 p.m.

Team Hope Walk. Ochsner Medical Center, 1514 Jefferson Hwy. — The fundraising walk benefits the Louisiana Affiliate of the Huntington’s Disease Society of America. www. hdsa.org/teamhope. 4:30 p.m. Saturday.

Walk to End HIV. Woldenberg Park, 1 Canal St. — Big Freedia and Synes headline the entertainment at the annual HIV prevention walk, and there is food, drink, prizes and more. www.endhivnola.com. 8 a.m.

Wild Game, Seafood & BBQ Cook-Off. Fritchie Park, 901 Howze Beach Road, Slidell — The Slidell Community Christian Concern fundraiser includes food competitions, music, games and a silent auction. www.cccslidell.org. Tickets $5-$15. 11 a.m. ¡Vive Feliz! Dutch Alley Performance Pavilion, 934 N. Peters St. — The Hispanic Heritage Celebration features music, food booths, a family fun and more. www. frenchmarket.org. Free admission. 10 a.m.

MONDAY 30 NOCCA College Fair. New Orleans Center for Creative Arts, 2800 Chartres St. — Representatives from more than 60 colleges, universities and post-secondary institutions discuss options for high school students. www.nocca.com. Free admission. 3 p.m.

SPORTS Redfish World Series. Hopedale Marina, 7600 Hopedale Highway — The invitation-only angling tournament features

48 teams competing over four days for a $50,000 prize. www.redfishworldseries. com. Thursday to Sunday.

Saints Football. Mercedes-Benz Superdome, 1500 Sugar Bowl Drive — The New Orleans Saints play the Dallas Cowboys. www.neworleanssaints.com. Noon Sunday.

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.

OPENINGS “Abominable” (PG) — A Yeti must make his way home in this animated adventure featuring the voices of Chloe Bennet and Albert Tsai. AMC Dine-In Clearview Palace 12, AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Hammond Palace 10, AMC Westbank Palace 16, Chalmette Movies, The Grand 16 Slidell, Movie Tavern Northshore, Regal Covington Stadium 14, Regal Grand Esplanade 14 & GPX. “El Desencanto” — Director Jaime Chavarri’s 1976 documentary revolves around the life of Spanish literary figure Leopoldo Panero. Zeitgeist Theatre & Lounge.

“Judy” (PG-13) — Renee Zellweger stars as Judy Garland in this biographical drama chronicling the performer’s string of soldout concerts in 1968. Broad Theater.

“One Child Nation” (R) — This documentary explores China’s one-child policy and the generations shaped by this social experiment. Chalmette Movies.

“The Princess and the Frog” (PG) — A des-

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NOW SHOWING “47 Meters Down: Uncaged” (PG-13) — Teenage girls take a dive near an underwater city full of hungry sharks. Regal Covington Stadium 14.

“Ad Astra” (PG-13) — Astronaut Roy McBride (Brad Pitt) seeks to uncover the truth behind a doomed expedition that included his father. AMC Dine-In Clearview Palace 12, AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Hammond Palace 10, AMC Westbank Palace 16, Chalmette Movies, The Grand 16 Slidell, Movie Tavern Northshore, Regal Covington Stadium 14, Regal Grand Esplanade 14 & GPX. “Angel Has Fallen” (R) — Secret Service agent Mike Banning (Gerard Butler) must find out who framed him for the attempted assassination of the U.S. president. AMC Dine-In Clearview Palace 12, AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Hammond Palace 10, AMC Westbank Palace 16, The Grand 16 Slidell, Movie Tavern Northshore, Regal Covington Stadium 14, Regal Grand Esplanade 14 & GPX. “Brittany Runs a Marathon” (R) — Jillian Bell stars as a woman who decides to make a change in her life by training for the New York City Marathon. AMC Elmwood Palace 20.

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Pelicanpalooza. Southport Hall, 200 Monticello Ave. — The fundraiser includes raffles, silent and live auctions, music, casino-type games, food and beverages to benefit Camp Pelican, which serves children with pulmonary disorders. www.camppelican. org. Tickets $50. 6 p.m.

Pet Adoption. Palmer Park, South Claiborne and South Carrollton avenues — Pets and counselors will be on hand for adoptions, and there is a bake sale to benefit the Special Needs Fund. www.la-spca.org. 10 a.m.

“A Red-Light Look at New Orleans History.” Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, French Quarter Visitor Center, 419 Decatur St. — Pamela Arceneaux, senior librarian and rare books curator at the Williams Research Center of The Historic New Orleans Collection, shares stories of the city’s scandalous past. www.nps.gov/jela. Free admission. 1 p.m.

“Sip to Save — Celebrate the Night in Black & White.” Metairie Country Club, 580 Woodvine Ave., Metairie — The fundraiser for the Karen T. Stall Research and Breast Institute includes music, raffles, a silent auction, casino-type games, food and beverages. www.ktsrbi.org. Tickets $100. 8 p.m.

Sprouts. Longue Vue House and Gardens, 7 Bamboo Road — There are outdoor activities for ages 18 months to 10 years, plus art, microscopic observation and more. www.longuevue.com. $5. 9:30 a.m.

Storyland Reopening. Storyland, City Park, 5 Victory Ave. — City Park’s children’s playground reopens with four new exhibits, including Humpty Dumpty, Boudreaux the Zydeco Gator, The Tortoise and the Hare and the soon-to-come Jack and the Beanstalk. www.neworleanscitypark.com.

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UNLIKE MASSIVE WILDFIRES OR CATACLYSMIC OIL SPILLS, some environmental disasters are silent killers. Flint, Michigan’s poisoned tap water crisis falls into the latter category, as does the ongoing toxic soil disaster at New Orleans’ Gordon Plaza. Two exhibitions at the Newcomb Art Museum explore how residents of both places have coped with the catastrophes that have impaired their lives and robbed P H OTO C O U R T E S Y L ATOYA them of their faith in the American dream.

R U B Y F R A Z I ER In Flint, the crisis began in 2014 when city officials switched to a cheaper water source. The new tap water soon caused old lead pipes to corrode. Lead toxicity spiked to extreme levels, forcing Flint residents to use bottled water for everyday tasks. LaToya Ruby Frazier spent five months with three generations of Flint women as they attempted to live normal lives, leaning on each other for support while navigating an ecological crisis of vast proportions. Empathy sets the tone in works like “Andrea Holding her daughter Nephratiti outside the Social Network Banquet Hall” (pictured) as well as other scenes where bottled water attains a pervasive, iconic presence. Human-interest views are accompanied by news photos of protests and images of the Flint water system that recall crime scene documentation. Even so, Frazier often avoids the near-cinematic drama that defined classic photojournalism in favor of a softer, more sociological approach.

New Orleans’ Gordon Plaza development once was a hopeful place. Built atop the site of the Agriculture Street landfill, its attractive, affordable homes were well-received as they became available in 1981. Most residents knew nothing of the site’s history, and their dreams crumbled as soil tests revealed high levels of deadly toxins. At Newcomb, “The American Dream Denied” by the Critical Visualization and Media Lab of Tulane University includes dreamy works, like Hannah Chalew’s collage drawing of tidy homes atop layers of toxic waste, share space with more clinical and journalistic displays. This Tulane Media Lab expo reminds us that Flint and Gordon Plaza are tragic consequences of the all-too-common tendency to value money over human health and well-being. Through Dec. 14. Newcomb Art Museum, Tulane University, Newcomb Circle, (504) 865-5328; www.newcombartmuseum.tulane.edu.

from writer/director Larry Fessenden.

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“Don’t Let Go” (R) — After his family members are murdered, a man gets a call from a niece he thought was dead in this horror fantasy. AMC Westbank Palace 16.

“Downton Abbey” (PG) — The Crawley family welcomes special guests in this theatrical continuation of the popular TV series, starring Maggie Smith and Matthew Goode. AMC Dine-In Clearview Palace 12, AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Hammond Palace 10, AMC Westbank Palace 16, Broad Theater, The Grand 16 Slidell, Movie Tavern Northshore, Prytania Theatre, Regal Covington Stadium 14, Regal Grand Esplanade 14 & GPX. “The Goldfinch” (R) — After his mother is killed, a young boy in New York is taken in by a wealthy Upper East Side family in this movie based on the novel by Donna Tartt. AMC Dine-In Clearview Palace 12, AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Hammond Palace 10, AMC Westbank Palace 16, Broad Theater, The Grand 16 Slidell, Movie Tavern Northshore, Regal Covington Stadium 14, Regal Grand Esplanade 14 & GPX. “Hobbs & Shaw” (PG-13) — Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham take on a genetically-enhanced villain (Idris Elba) in this spinoff of the “Fast & Furious” franchise. AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC

Westbank Palace 16, The Grand 16 Slidell, Regal Covington Stadium 14, Regal Grand Esplanade 14 & GPX. “Honeyland” — When a family of nomadic beekeepers threatens her livelihood, the last female beekeeper in Europe works to save the bees and regain the natural balance. Through Sept. 26 at Zeitgeist Theatre & Lounge.

“Hustlers” (R) — A savvy crew of former strippers (including Constance Wu and Jennifer Lopez) bands together to turn the tables on their Wall Street clients.

AMC Dine-In Clearview Palace 12, AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Hammond Palace 10, AMC Westbank Palace 16, Broad Theater, Chalmette Movies, The Grand 16 Slidell, Movie Tavern Northshore, Regal Covington Stadium 14, Regal Grand Esplanade 14 & GPX. “Island of the Hungry Ghosts” — This documentary focuses on Christmas Island’s yearly crab migration and how locals mark the occasion with rituals for ghosts. Zeitgeist Theatre & Lounge.

“Linda Ronstadt — The Sound of My Voice” (PG-13) — Bonnie Raitt, Ry Cooder and others are interviewed in this documentary chronicling the life of the pop singer. AMC Elmwood Palace 20, Zeitgeist Theatre & Lounge.

“Miles Davis — Birth of the Cool” — Stanley Nelson directs this documentary chronicling the life of the legendary

GOING OUT PREVIEW ‘Some Animals Are Easily Startled’

BY WILL COVIELLO NEW YORK-BASED AERIAL PERFORMANCE ARTIST Lisa Natoli is an artist-in-residence during September at Art Klub. She has dance training and a burlesque performance background and works primarily with ropes, silks and a lyra, or suspended hoop. In the residency, she’s worked on the piece, “Some Animals Are Easily Startled.” This performance includes discussion of her creative process in developing long-form aerial works. Sarah Waggener and Lynn Subin Lunny also perform. At 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at Art Klub, 1941 Arts St., (504) 583-8232; www.artklub. org. Tickets $15 in advance, $20 at the door.

jazz musician with archival footage and interviews with Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter and Jimmy Cobb. Broad Theater.

“Official Secrets” (R) — Keira Knightley stars in this biographical drama about a British whistleblower who leaked information about an illegal NSA spy operation.

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“One Cut of the Dead” — While shooting a low-budget horror movie, a director and his film crew are attacked by zombies.

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“Overcomer” (PG) — A high school basketball team and its coach cope with the unexpected news that the town’s manufacturing plant has shut down. AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Hammond Palace 10, AMC Westbank Palace 16, Chalmette Movies, The Grand 16 Slidell, Regal Covington Stadium 14, Regal Grand Esplanade 14 & GPX. “The Peanut Butter Falcon” (PG-13) — A young man with Down syndrome runs away from his nursing home to chase his dream of becoming a pro wrestler in this drama starring Shia LaBeouf. AMC Elmwood Palace 20.

“Ready or Not” (R) — After her wedding, a bride (Samara Weaving) must compete in her in-laws’ terrifying game.

Chalmette Movies.

“Tigers are not Afraid” — A gang of children try to survive the surrounding violence of drug cartels in this fantasy-horror from writer/director Issa Lopez. Zeitgeist Theatre & Lounge.

“Villains” (R) — Amateur criminals (played by Bill Skarsgard and Maika Monroe) break into a house and stumble upon a dark secret about the homeowners.

Regal Grand Esplanade 14 & GPX.

ON STAGE “9 to 5.” Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts, 325 Minor St., Kenner — The musical adaptation of the film features three women uniting to confront their sexist boss. Tickets $36-$40. 7:30 p.m.

Thursday to Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday.

“August: Osage County.” Southern Rep Theatre, 2541 Bayou Road — An Oklahoma family comes to grips with a missing father, chemically addicted mother and lots of secrets and repressed truths. www.

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“A New Stage.” New Orleans Center for Creative Arts, 2800 Chartres St — The program includes contemporary and neoclassical works. Tickets $35-$50. 8 p.m.

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“Beyond the Grave.” Victory Fellowship Church, 5708 Airline Drive, Metairie — This multi-media production follows the lives of multiple students from home to school and everything changes as tragedy strikes. Free admission.7:30 p.m. Friday.

“Growing Up — New Orleans Style.”

Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts, 325 Minor St. — Ricky Graham’s musical comedy about being raised in the Crescent City returns with new insights and accompaniment on piano by Jefferson Turner. www.rivertowntheaters.com.

Tickets $31. 6 p.m. Sunday.

“The Last Five Years.” 30 by Ninety Theatre, 880 Lafayette St., Mandeville — In the musical, a young couple recounts the five years of their relationship. www.30byninety.com. Tickets $17-$29. 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

“Measure for Measure.” New Orleans Museum of Art, 1 Collins Diboll Circle — The NOLA Project presents a modern verse translation of William Shakespeare’s story of power, corruption, sexual blackmail and what happens when a religious purist takes control of Vienna. www.nolaproject. com. Tickets $15-$33. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday.

“Mind Readers.” St. Christopher Hotel, 114 Magazine St. — The show’s three entertainers include David Himelrick demonstrations of ESP and the powers of the mind, Joe Dalgo’s magic and Hutson the Phenomenologist. www.hutsonbrock.com.

Tickets $20. 8 p.m. Thursday to Sunday.

UNO Playwrights Fest. UNO-St. Claude Gallery, 2429 St. Claude Ave. — Fourth annual theatrical event includes staged readings of new one-act plays. Tickets $5.

7:30 p.m. Sunday.

“The Unmentionables.” University of New Orleans, Robert E. Nims Theatre, Performing Arts Center, St. Anthony Avenue off of 2000 Lakeshore Drive — The lives of equatorial Western Africans intersects with a young Christian missionary, a disenchanted Hollywood actress, an aging businessman and his wife when their humanitarian notions of themselves are called into question. www.sotaperformances.uno.edu. Tickets $10-$15. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.

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HAPPENINGS Artist Salon with kai barrow. A Studio in the Woods, 13401 Patterson Road — There is a potluck and meeting with artist kai barrow, who is working on a multimedia assemblage of singing sculptures of refugees, fugitives, abolitionists and nomads. RSVP requested. www.astudiointhewoods.org. Free admission. 6:30 p.m.

Thursday.

Gallery Talk. New Orleans Museum of Art, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, City Park — NOMA curators discuss artist Wafaa Bilal’s interactive installation “168:01,” part of the exhibition “Bodies of Knowledge.”

1 p.m. Wednesday.

Open Studio. NOCCA Riverfront, 2800 Chartres St. — The New Orleans Center for Creative Arts holds open studios for perspective students and their families. www.nocca.com. 10 a.m. Saturday.

Open Studios. Joan Mitchell Center, 2275 Bayou Road — The public is invited into the studios of fall artists-in-residence. www. joanmitchellcenter.today. 7 p.m. Wednesday.

Poydras Artists Meet. Ogden Museum of Southern Art, 925 Camp St. — To mark the installation of five new sculptures along the Poydras Street corridor, The Helis Foundation and the Ogden Museum of Southern Art host an artist meet-and-greet with a concert from sculptor, artist, musician and creator Lonnie Holley and artists Lynda Benglis, Earl Dismuke, Phil Proctor and Kennedy Yanko. www.ogdenmuseum.org.

Free admission. 5 p.m. Tuesday.

President’s Art Awards. Lake Pontchartrain Basin Maritime Museum, 133 Mabel Drive, Madisonville — The St. Tammany Commission on Cultural Affairs presents awards in a variety of categories.

6 p.m. Thursday.

“Who Arted?” The Art Garage, 2231 St. Claude Ave. — The Dianelle chamber pop fusion group holds a debut featuring the work of visual and musical artists, and there is an up-cycle craft station with the themed prompt, “Shipwrecked.” 7 p.m.

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“Watership Damn!” The Drifter Hotel, 3522 Tulane Ave. — Aqua Mob New Orleans presents a water ballet drama about a rabbit who dreams of a new home far from the oppressiveness of her home warren, with live music, aquatics and aerialists.

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63 Self-reflective question 64 Talk about ad nauseam 65 1950 Asimov classic 66 Five doubled 67 Elegant tree 69 With 109-Down, unprocessed facts 72 “Mon Oncle” star Jacques 73 Actress Joanne 74 MSN rival 75 Employs 78 Suffix with audit or arm 81 — Lanka

ABR, CRS, GRI, SFR, SRS

84 Revise copy 85 Ryder vehicle 86 A maestro conducts it 89 In Maine 90 Doze off 91 Dude 93 — de plume 94 Removes via very hot water, as impurities 95 “No” voter 96 Writer Roald 100 Oxfam or Amnesty Intl.

101 Huge statues 102 Voted in 105 Twisty fish 107 Gung-ho 108 Writer Santha Rama — 109 See 69-Down 110 Fishhook lines 111 Hefty slices 112 Deep pink 113 Madonna musical 114 Groove for a letter-shaped bolt 118 Ingests 119 Old Chrysler 120 Bombeck of humor 122 Sextet halved 126 “I reckon so” 127 Body of water 128 Drop the ball

ANSWERS FOR LAST WEEK: P XX

LEGAL NOTICES PARISH OF JEFFERSON STATE OF LOUISIANA NO. 773-567

DIVISION “O”

SUCCESSION OF JOHN WARREN YOUNG JR. NOTICE TO SELL IMMOVABLE PROPERTY AT PRIVATE SALE Whereas the administrator of the above Estate, has made application to the Court for the sale at private sale of decedent’s 1/2 interest in immovable property situated in the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana, bearing Municipal Number 618 Gelpi Avenue, Jefferson, Louisiana, and more particularly described as follows: THAT CERTAIN PIECE OR PORTION OF GROUND, together with all the buildings and improvements thereon, and all the rights, ways, privilege, servitudes, appurtenances and advantages thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining, situated in the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana,, in that subdivision known as and dedicated as CAMELLIA GARDENS, according to a plan thereof made by H.E. Landry, C.E. Dated February 1, 1950, on file and record in Plan Book 15, page 20, Parish of Jefferson, which portion of ground is described as follows:

1/2 BLOCK TO MAGAZINE

1 & 2 bedrooms available in ideal location and ROOMS BY THE MONTH with PRIVATE BATH. All utilities included monthly. Call 504-202-0381 for appointment.

EMPLOYMENT DYECUT SALON

Open in Old Metairie. Hiring stylists for booth rental. dyecutsalon@gmail.com.

HOUSEKEEPER NEEDED $650 WEEKLY Working Days: 4days Time Schedule: 9AM - 2PM Email: housekeeper51@outlook.com.

Excellent 3 bdrm, 2 ba home steps to St. Claude in the Holy Cross area. Affordabley priced at $139,900 and ready for move in.

Licensed by the Louisiana Real Estate Commission for more than 35 years with offices in New Orleans, LA 70130

Two (2) separate renovated cottages on a large 48 x 127 Lot in an excellent Marigny location. Main house is a 2 bedroom camelback and 2nd cottage is a 2 bedroom rental. Off street parking for several cars and room for a pool in the rear. $799,000

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

propertymanagement@dbsir.com 2340 Dauphine Street (504) 944-3605

RESIDENTIAL RENTALS 5855 Sylvia Dr. - 5bd/2ba ................. $2900 1700 Seventh St. - 2bd/1ba ................ $1625 1022 Toulouse St. #PC 21 - 1bd/1ba ... $1500 3733 Saratoga - Metairie - 2bd/2ba ...... $1450

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2460 BURGUNDY ST.

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LOWER GARDEN DISTRICT

Being the same property acquired by Linda McQueen, wife of/and John W. Young, Jr. from Dolores Louise Flynn, wife of/and James Lannan Stevens, in an act before Raoul P. Sere’, Notary Public, dated June 17, 1964, registered under Instrument number 294809, and in COB 593, folio 550, in the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana.

UPON THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS: $120,000 For the entire property. Purchaser to pay all closing costs/ Notice is hereby given to all parties whom it may concern, including the heirs and creditors of the decedent herein, and of this estate, be ordered to make any opposition which they have or may have to such application, at any time, prior to the issuance of the order or judgment authorizing, approving, and homologating such application and that such order or judgment may be issued after the expiration of seven (7) days from the date of the last publication of such notice, all in accordance with law.

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REAL ESTATE / EMPLOYMENT / NOTICES

LOT 44 of BLOCK “F” bounded by GELPI AND TUCKER AVENUES, SEOND AND ISABEL STREET. Lot 44 commences 384 feet from the corner of Gelpi Avenue and Second Street and measures thence 48 feet front on Gelpi Avenue, same width in the rear, by a depth of its sideline nearer Second Street of 121.32 feet, and a depth on its sideline nearer Isabel Street of 121.94 feet, all according to sketch by H.E. Landry, C.E. dated August 30, 1950, annexed to an act before R.L. Hickerson, N.O., dated January 29, 1954. All as more fully shown on survey made by Raymond B. Saucier, C.E., dated June 6, 1964.

2321 MEHLE ST.

G A M B I T > B E S T O F N E WO R L E A N S . C O M > S E P T E M B E R 2 4 - 3 0 > 2 0 1 9

24TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT

REAL ESTATE FOR RENT