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THU. SEPT. 8 | Alex Brettin’s haze-filtered pop project returns to New Orleans with a new album in tow, August’s Skiptracing (Stones Throw), an island daydream raised on Harry Nilsson’s hairier coconuts and his bleary Malibu lost weekends. Video Age opens at 9 p.m. at Gasa Gasa.
Crystal Castles FRI. SEPT. 9 | Once Crystal Castles fans get past the loss of lead singer Alice Glass — she stepped aside in 2014 for personal reasons and has been replaced by Edith Frances — the new Amnesty (I) (Fiction/ Casablanca) provides comfort in the most uncomfortable ways: another noise siege from sonic poltergeist Ethan Kath. At 9 p.m. at One Eyed Jacks.
Joanna Newsom on Divers,, harp and her live transformation. BY ALEX WOODWARDD @ALEXWOODWARD
Sturgill Simpson THERE’S ONE HARPIST WITHIN TRAVELING DISTANCE TO NEW ORLEANS, who also happens to own
a Lyon & Healy harp and reliably gets that harp into the hands of Joanna Newsom. Rachel Van Voorhees of the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra is that harpist. Rather than consign a massive but delicate instrument to the unforgiving rear of a tour trailer, Newsom often hires a harpist at her port of call. “It’s usually a hunt,” Newsom tells Gambit. “I just play Lyon & Healy harps, and there aren’t that many harps to begin with. It is really cool in many cities I go through I’ll often get a chance to meet great orchestral harpists, classical harpists, who are kind enough to let me use their instrument for the night.” Her homebound Lyon & Healy (“It’s got a lot of gilding and carving and it’s very elaborate”) isn’t safe for the road, but she relies on the company’s harps with the reassurance that “it’s going to be a great instrument” as she learns “its particular quirks — the tension of the pedals, whether there are any new strings I have to keep an eye on.” Newsom returns, borrowed harp in hand, to New Orleans for the first since 2010 on Sept. 9 at the Civic Theatre. “When I show up, I know what the dimensions will be — the width of the soundboard, the spacing between the strings. Those sorts of things where there won’t be any surprises,” Newsom says. “You learn harp technique is universal to some extent, but you also learn how to coax the best sound out of an instrument based on certain variables — knowing that playing in a certain way will produce a certain amount of volume, or a certain quality of percussiveness, or softness. All these different colorations depend on the variables, the instrument being more or less fixed so you can work within that. If I can understand as much as possible in advance, I can be
FRI. SEPT. 9 | Skirting even farther outside the county lines than on his Carl Sagan-twanging 2014 LP Metamodern Sounds in Country Music, Sturgill Simpson cements himself as the genre’s resident mystic on A Sailor’s Guide to Earth (Atlantic) — while further distancing himself by feuding with the Academy of Country Music and finding the roots of Nirvana’s “In Bloom.” At 8 p.m. at Saenger Theatre.
Soul Sister’s Birthday Jam SAT. SEPT. 10 | DJ Soul Sister opens her 10th annual birthday jam with a set of funk and rare groove and is followed by The Chuck Brown Band, purveyors of go-go, Washington D.C.’s funk and soul hybrid. Plus there are special guests. At 10 p.m. at Tipitina’s.
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more free to play more expressively with that instrument.” Newsom’s harp threads her four albums, including her acclaimed 2015 album Divers, her first since 2010’s immense triple album Have One on Me. Both titles seemingly salute their devoted listeners while inviting them to submerge, once again, into her words and music; on Divers, a nonlinear exploration of a place and its people and things, bound by time — time as an omnipotent force in the way The Hobbit’s riddle answers (“This thing all things devours: Birds, beasts, trees, flowers; Gnaws iron, bites steel; Grinds hard stones to meal; Slays king, ruins town, And beats high mountain down”). The album closes with “Time,
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As a Symptom,” in which she admits, “And it pains me to say, I was wrong. Love is not a symptom of time. Time is just a symptom of love.” PAGE 52
SUN. SEPT. 11 | The latest from prolific Nashville-based songwriter Daniel Pujol is Kisses, a basement-recorded EP of poems and rock ’n’ roll adding to a head-scratching, ear-warming catalog untethered to his manic “Southern gothic rock” self-description. Pudge and Fishplate open at 10 p.m. at Gasa Gasa.
Gary Clark Jr. MON. SEPT. 12 | Though not a stranger to local stages, Texas bluesman Gary Clark Jr. finds his recent local connections to local audiences on screen — appearing in an NCIS: New Orleans episode in May and now with the Sept. 9 release of the single “Take Me Down” from the soundtack of the film Deepwater Horizon. At 8 p.m. at Civic Theatre.
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release later this month. Last week, film industry insider outlet Deadline reported the film’s producers benefited from more than $37 million from Louisiana’s film tax credit program, reported unPH OTO CO U RTE SY der the headline “Louisiana Sends Dollars To ‘Deepwater L I O N S G AT E F I L M S Horizon’ Disaster Flick As Charities And Feds Hunt Money For Disaster Aid,” in the wake of flooding in August. According to Deadline, producers could reap $32 million if they choose to sell those credits back to the state at 85 percent of their value. In exchange, shooting the film created or supported 2,500 jobs. Nearly 11,000 people have signed an online petition asking the filmmakers to “direct some of the film’s proceeds to nonprofit groups in the Gulf working to help people and the environment recover from BP’s damage.” “Such are the breaks of the film incentives game, which sometimes has a way of taking money from those in need and sending it — at the least opportune moment — to others who need or want it for purposes of their own,” Deadline’s Michael Cieply wrote. Louisiana Film Entertainment Association President Robert Vosbein told WWL-TV last month that film production in the state may be off by as much as 70 to 80 percent compared to 2015. — ALEX WOODWARD
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The Rev. Pedro Mark Romig was F. Nunez received the given the rank of CheGuillermo De Bango Excellence in the Arts Award from the Cervantes Fundacion Hispanoamericana de Arte, which produces October’s Que Pasa Fest in Lafreniere Park. Nunez immigrated to the U.S. in 1962 from Havana, Cuba, and was ordained a priest by the Archdiocese of New Orleans in 1977. He directs the Archdiocese’s Mensaje ministry and hosts several radio programs.
valier of the National Order of Merit on behalf of France. The award recognizes the New Orleans Tourism Marketing Corporation president’s efforts supporting the Consulate General of France in Louisiana and the city’s French community. Chevalier is its highest rank of the order, which was founded in 1963. Romig also has received the University of New Orleans Homer Hitt Distinguished Alumnus Award for 2016.
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ana’s attorney general, blamed New Orleans’ status as a “sanctuary city” for encouraging the “migration of illegals,” following an accident involving Denis Yasmir Amaya Rodriguez, who was driving a bus that killed two people and injured more than 30 others on Interstate 10 Aug. 28. The driver is living in the U.S. illegally — in Jefferson Parish. Mayor Mitch Landrieu said, “The old adage of never letting a good crisis go to waste is on full display.”
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Gambit is accepting nominations for its annual 40 Under 40 issue in which we pay homage to the New Orleans area’s overachievers, movers and shakers, do-gooders, top business minds, artists and others with exceptional talents who are 39 or younger (as of Nov. 6, 2016). Include your nominee’s accomplishments, contact information and plans for the future in an email to kandaceg@gambitweekly.com or fill out a nomination form at www.bestofneworleans. com/40under40. Deadline is Sept. 30. Winners will be announced in Gambit Nov. 6.
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“This geriatric bunch of stooges are nothing more than a bunch of political cock roaches [sic] starved for attention. … Let’s just call them the ‘Krewe of Dementia’ because they probably won’t remember that they even belong to this nonsensical organization.” — Michael Lawrence, U.S. Senate campaign coordinator for David Duke, in response to the reactivation of the Louisiana Coalition Against Racism and Nazism, a group formed in the 1990s to oppose Duke’s run for Louisiana governor (see Commentary, p. 13). Among the group’s members are political pundit James Carville, former Gov. Edwin Edwards and former WDSU-TV news anchor Norman Robinson, who sparred on air with Duke in 1991. Lawrence called them “basically a bald-headed buffoon,” “nothing more than a Viagra salesman” and “a washed-up journalist that can’t find a job.”
3. Feds give $1 million to
fight Louisiana ODs
Last week, the Drug Enforcement Administration warned New Orleans that heroin and its synthetic counterpart fentanyl pose a significant drug threat, while the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
(HHS) announced $1 million in funding to Louisiana to help improve access to opioid abuse treatment. Agents with the DEA’s New Orleans field office announced departmentwide training for administering naloxone, a nasal spray to counter the effects of an overdose. As of mid-May, 65 people in New Orleans died this year from opiate overdoses, according to New Orleans Coroner Jeffrey Rouse. There were 63 opiate overdose deaths in all of 2015. As Gambit reported in a June cover story, however, statewide law enforcement had not yet been trained to administer the potentially life-saving drug. HHS’ Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration will provide up to $11 million to 11 states to expand services to combat opiate abuse. Other targeted states include Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon and Rhode Island.
4. Get on the bus Ride New Orleans (RNO), a transportation advocacy group, presented its third annual “State of Transit” report last week, examining how the metro region is doing in public transport. RNO acknowledged the recently expanded service and extended hours on streetcar and bus
5. Feds won’t block
monument removal
Two federal agencies say they have no interest defending the Battle of Liberty Place monument following a years-long agreement with the city of New Orleans to keep it in place. On Aug. 26, attorneys for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation wrote the agencies have “no further or programmatic interest” in preventing the removal of the monument, which commemorates the 1874 white supremacist revolt against the state’s Reconstruction-era government. Attorneys argued the monument “is not federal property, nor will the city expend federal funds for the proposed removal of the Liberty Monument.” Their dismissal glimpses a response from other federal agencies involved in a separate lawsuit filed by monument proponents trying to halt the city from removing the Liberty Place monument and three controversial statues memorializing leaders of the Confederacy. That lawsuit — filed immediately after the New Orleans City Council’s December 2015 vote agreeing to take down the monuments — is held up in the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. An oral hearing is set for Sept. 28.
6. Louisiana tops in obesity rates
The Trust for America’s Health ranked Louisiana No. 1 in the nation in obesity in its annual “State of Obesity” report. It found that 69.2 percent of adults in the state are either overweight or obese, putting Louisiana in the Top 5 states in terms of percentages of adults with diabetes and hypertension. One bit of good news: Obesity rates of Louisiana preschoolers on the federal Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) decreased significantly between 2008 and 2012.
7. Black and gold all over After a disappointing 0-4 presea-
son showing, the New Orleans Saints kick off their regular season Sunday, Sept. 11, at noon in the Superdome in a matchup against the Oakland Raiders. The following week is an away game against the New York Giants on Sunday, Sept. 18, while the traditional rivalry comes Monday, Sept. 26, in prime time when the Black and Gold take on the hated Atlanta Falcons in the Dome.
8. Payton: No comment on Kaepernick
Saints quarterback Drew Brees drew headlines last week when he spoke out against San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick and Kaepernick’s choice not to stand when the national anthem is played at NFL games as a silent protest of racial inequality. Brees later walked back his criticism, saying he supported Kaepernick’s right to protest, but disagreed with the method. Given the team’s 0-3 preseason record at the time, perhaps coach Sean Payton had the smartest reaction: “Honestly, we have a lot more important things we’re working on right here in our building.”
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Big Tymers reuniting at House of Blues Oct. 7 Cash Money Records duo Big Tymers — featuring label founder Bryan “Birdman” Williams, aka Baby, and influential producer, DJ and MC Mannie Fresh — will reunite Oct. 7 at House of Blues (225 Decatur St.). The duo parted ways more than a decade ago, leaving behind five studio albums and the foundations of a New Orleans rap empire that developed from the label’s local beginnings into a global phenomenon. Big Tymers announced a reunion on the heels of Cash Money’s partnership with Apple Music and the release of the documentary The Cash Money Story: Before Anythang.
10. Hints of GOP defeat? Is U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy prepping for a loss by Donald Trump in the presidential election? During a C-SPAN interview last week, Cassidy said “The message we have is pretty good; it may turn out that Mr. Trump is not the messenger,” before going on to sketch out ways the Republican leadership could work with Hillary Clinton should she become president. Cassidy also addressed the Senate candidacy of white supremacist and neo-Nazi David Duke, saying, “In Louisiana, it’s a non-event.”
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lines operated by the New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (RTA), but noted the system continues to fail to provide “reliable access” for local workers. “The average New Orleanian with a car can reach 89 percent of the region’s jobs in 30 minutes or less. But the average New Orleanian relying on transit can only reach 11 percent of those jobs in the same time period.” To read the report, visit www.rideneworleans.org.
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Rooms to grow A new restaurant and distillery on St. Charles Avenue is among several new hotel developments outside downtown’s tourism corridor. BY ROBERT MORRIS | @UPTOWNMESSENGER A MASSIVE COPPER STILL FROM CARL DISTILLERIES IN GERMANY ARRIVED ON A SHIP AT THE PORT OF NEW ORLEANS LAST WEEK , and
soon it will become the centerpiece of Lula Restaurant Distillery, slated to open in November the former Halpern’s Furnishings Store on St. Charles Avenue. The restaurant is a first step in the planned redevelopment of the entire block into a major expansion of the Prytania Park Hotel, which is among a wave of boutique hotels opening in New Orleans outside the French Quarter and Central Business District. Restaurateur Jess Bourgeois first introduced his idea for Lula to neighbors in the Lower Garden District in May 2014. Since then he has worked his way through not only city bureaucracy but also the Louisiana Legislature. With the help of former state Rep. Bryan Adams of Gretna, Bourgeois and partner Bear Caffery drafted successful legislation allowing “micro-distilleries” that produce fewer than 12,000 gallons of spirits a year and function similar to beer brewpubs. Lula’s distillery will make vodka, gin and rum from Louisiana sugar cane that will be sold and used in the restaurant and distributed to a handful of retailers. Bourgeois and his partners began renovations on the Lula space in May, focusing first on the drainage and plumbing required for a restaurant and distillery. Those efforts are nearing completion, Bourgeois said, and changes to the building will be more visible soon. Inside, heavy pine trusses cross each other 13 feet above the floor, with the top of the ceiling extending another 10 feet, giving the central dining room a majestic but industrial feel. The top of the copper still will reach into that ceiling space at the rear of the building, and diners will be able to see it in action. The restaurant also features large bay windows looking onto St. Charles Avenue. “It’s a great space,” Bourgeois said. “It kind of just accentuates what we’re doing here.” The menu at Lula is almost finished, said Bourgeois, who was raised in Donaldsonville and trained at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Austin, Texas, worked
in the kitchen at Commander’s Palace and for the Superior family of restaurants, most recently in Birmingham, Alabama. The menu reflects a melding of what he grew up eating and the techniques he learned professionally. Nothing costs more than $20. While Bourgeois prepares the restaurant for opening the first week of November, the Halpern family prepares the rest of the block for future development. First, the family intends to convert a vacant lot at the corner of St. Charles Avenue and Melpomene Street into temporary parking for two years, said Dori Schulman, daughter of furniture store founder Alvin Halpern, who envisioned the block’s transformation. He died in January. “It’s really going to make that corner nicer for the foreseeable future while other plans are put in place,” said Tracie Ashe, an architect for Studio WTA, which is managing the project. The family’s long-term plan for the block is two major expansions of the 60-room Prytania Park Hotel, Schulman said. The first phase will be a new 48-room expansion replacing the temporary parking lot. The second phase will be a new 90room building in a current parking lot on the Terpsichore Street side of the avenue. The new buildings will have their own parking structure, which Lula will share. The Halperns’ plans are among a wave of hotel projects planned outside traditional tourist centers. The Pontchartrain Hotel on St. Charles Avenue underwent a major renovation that converted it from long-term living spaces into a boutique hotel and reopened the Caribbean Room and the Bayou Bar. The Valentino family will open the 90-room Alder Hotel next to Ochsner Baptist Medical Center in spring of 2017, serving the hospital, the university community and visitors. In Mid-City, the Loren Hotel and Suites will offer about 130 rooms near the University Medical Center complex, though its location on the Canal streetcar line will make it attractive to tourists as well. Also in Mid-City, nearer the Lafitte Greenway, developer Ryan Donegan plans a $100 million mixed-use project behind the
Lula Restaurant Distillery co-owner and head chef Jess Bourgeois pauses during construction on the former Halpern’s Furnishings Store on St. Charles Avenue. The restaurant is expected to open in November.
Rouses on S. Carrollton Avenue that would include a boutique hotel among its mix of fitness facilities and long-term housing. Mavis Early, executive director of the Greater New Orleans Hotel & Lodging Association, said there is no single reason for the proliferation of new hotels outside the city’s tourist core. As downtown becomes more redeveloped, potential locations for major hotels there are shrinking, Early said, but the continued growth and evolution of the tourist industry likely is a larger reason for the new development pattern. As the city draws international accolades as a tourist destination, Early said, even the traditionally slower summer months are seeing higher occupancy rates. Early currently is tracking 2,000 new hotel rooms that are planned for the city, with 400 of them under construction. The new locations for the hotels reflect the ways the city is growing: Tulane University announced this year’s incoming class is its largest, and the city is seeing growth as a wedding destination. New hospitals and expanded programs at City Park now provide more for tourists to do in Mid-City besides the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. The growth in tourist activity outside the traditional hub of the French Quarter and CBD is encouraged by marketing campaigns such as “Follow Your NOLA.” “That’s just a natural growth pattern to move out from the core,” Early said. “There are different kinds of travelers, because more people are traveling, and seeing different parts of the city allows people to see our culture and what our city’s about.”
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DAVID DUKE IS POISONOUS.
His political views are racist, anti-Semitic and white nationalist — and they poison America’s political environment. Since being elected to a brief term in the Louisiana House of Representatives in a special election in 1989, the former Ku Klux Klan Grand Wizard and longtime neo-Nazi has attempted to rebrand himself several times, running for various offices, mostly to raise money from his fellow haters. In 2002, he pleaded guilty to felony tax evasion and mail fraud charges related to his fundraising practices. Now the perennial candidate is running for the U.S. Senate — inspired, he says, by the candidacy of GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump. Duke is doing his best to yoke himself to Trump’s brand of populism, from making a robo-call urging
Louisiana voters to cast ballots for the two of them to criticizing Gov. John Bel Edwards for not meeting with him and Trump regarding the Louisiana floods. Duke has not held public office in more than two decades. That hasn’t stopped him from running, most famously for governor in 1991. He’s also run for president, for the U.S. House and for the U.S. Senate. This Senate bid will be his third. His claims of support for Trump notwithstanding, Duke appears to have no standing in the GOP. Characterizing the robo-call as “absolutely disturbing,” Trump campaign spokeswoman Katrina Pierson told Politico, “The Trump campaign has no knowledge of the campaign
that David Duke is running and we have disavowed David Duke and don’t condone any of the activities he is doing.” (Pierson’s denunciation was actually more emphatic than Trump’s; earlier this year he
said he wasn’t familiar with Duke.) Louisiana GOP leaders also have repudiated Duke; state Republican chair Roger Villere says Duke’s “history of hate marks a dark stain on Louisiana’s past and has no place in our current conversation.” We agree. Today Duke is a fringe candidate, but fringe candidates can still be dangerous. That’s why a 25-year-old political action committee, The Louisiana Coalition Against Racism and Nazism, was reactivated last week with a bipartisan advisory board that includes former Govs. Edwin Edwards and Buddy Roemer, former U.S. Sens. Bennett Johnston and John Breaux, former GOP Senate Minority Leader Trent Lott of Mississippi and many other public officials and civic leaders. Tulane University professor emeritus Lawrence Powell chairs the group. In a statement announcing the group’s revival, Powell wrote, “The struggle for racial, religious and ethnic good-
will is never really done. And that’s why we’ve decided to reactivate the Louisiana Coalition: to affirm the values of decency and civility against champions of white nationalism and racial anti-Semitism.” The coalition has a website, www.stopduke.com, and plans to run ads about Duke’s past, exposing his hateful history for those who
Today Duke is a fringe candidate — but fringe candidates can still be dangerous. don’t remember or were too young when he first slithered into the public eye. There’s a danger in giving Duke any attention — it’s oxygen to him — but the fact that 2016 has emboldened him to run again means his brand of hate must be addressed — again.
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Hey Blake, In the 1970s and ’80s, there was a commercial that aired with a singing trash can. I’ve tried to Google it and nothing comes up. I know I did not dream this and hope you can help prove to my friends I am not crazy! TINA
Dear Tina, You most certainly are not crazy, but the idea of a singing, dancing trash can might have been. That’s exactly what an advertising campaign for Mayor Ernest N. “Dutch” Morial’s Clean City Committee depicted. It was part of an initiative to reduce litter on city streets by adding hundreds of new trash cans. The receptacles featured a cartoon figure of a man (wearing purple, green and gold stripes) with his arms outstretched and “Throw me something mister!” printed below. The 1978 television commercial was the creation of the Peter Mayer advertising agency. It was produced by local advertising and public relations executive Clem Goldberger and featured a jingle written and performed by her agency colleague Sid Berger, who remembers the jingle was recorded at Allen Toussaint’s legendary Sea-
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Saint Studios. Berger says three different commercials were filmed on a shoestring budget with a cast that included local actor Allen Koob as the dancing trash can. Times-Picayune critic David Cuthbert took note of the commercial, calling it “the amiable bit of anti-litter promotion in which a dancing trash can is followed through the streets by a group of citizens truckin’ on down to a catchy snatch of song.” Berger proudly recalls that the spot won an Addy award, presented by the Ad Club of New Orleans. The commercial was equally popular on the streets, where Goldberger remembers seeing lots of “trash can man” costumes the following Mardi Gras. Thanks to the Ad Club, you can watch one of the commercials at www.bestofneworleans.com. Here are the lyrics: Oh I’m just a little garbage can sitting around on the street. I may be little, but my job is big. I’m trying to keep New Orleans neat. So don’t throw it on the ground or leave it hanging ’round. Bring it on over to me. Throw me something, mister. I said “Throw me something, mister.” I said “Throw me something, mister.”
BLAKEVIEW ONE OF THE PLACES FEATURED IN THE GARBAGE CAN COMMERCIAL IS ONE SHELL SQUARE, where the trash can and his friends can be seen dancing
up and down the steps. Did you know the 51-story, 697-foot-tall building is the tallest in both New Orleans and Louisiana? For four years in its early history, it was even the tallest building in the Southeast (though the Westin Peachtree Plaza in Atlanta surpassed it in 1976). Located at St. Charles Avenue and Poydras Street, the limestone-and-glass skyscraper opened in 1972. It was developed by Gerald D. Hines and designed by Skidmore, Owings and Merrill architectural firm. The office building, whose main tenant and namesake is Shell Oil Company, was sold last year to Hertz Investment Group.
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would surely say something similar about Louisiana AG Jeff Landry — only put it in plain sight on a map of Louisiana. Landry clearly doesn’t know Jefferson Parish from New Orleans. That must be the case, because in his zeal to make political hay out of a tragedy, Landry erroneously stated that a person living in the U.S. without legal permission, who clearly lives in Jefferson Parish, is nonetheless a beneficiary of New Orleans’ alleged “sanctuary cities” policy. Indeed, there are so many things wrong with Landry’s shameless, ham-fisted, demagogic attempt to grandstand on the bodies of two innocent people killed in a tragic accident in St. John the Baptist Parish that it’s difficult to get them all into one column. Let’s start with the AG’s most egregious offense: trying to capitalize politically on a tragedy. On the morning of Aug. 28, a bus filled with workers recruited to clean up flooded areas around Baton Rouge was involved in a fatal crash that killed St. John Fire Chief Spencer Chauvin and Jermaine Starr. Chauvin was responding to an earlier accident on I-10, and Starr was a passenger in a car that was rear-ended by the bus. The 37-year-old bus driver, Denis Yasmir Amaya Rodriguez, does not have a driver’s license and is in the U.S. illegally from Honduras. He has been cited several times for driving without a license and has been arrested on other charges as well. He’s now in jail; his bond has been set at $1.1 million. Never one to pass up a chance to score cheap political points, Landry issued a statement claiming that Louisiana’s lack of a “sanctuary city” ban is to blame. The AG supported a bill to punish such cities (New Orleans being an obvious target, but other parishes could qualify as well) by depriving them of key state funds — all at the AG’s discre-
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tion. The bill cleared the House but was killed in a Senate committee after opposition from the governor and Jefferson Parish Sheriff Newell Normand, who called the measure “a bullshit bill.” “It comes as no surprise that Amaya-Rodriguez was living in metropolitan New Orleans, our state’s only sanctuary city,” Landry’s statement said, adding that sanctuary policies encourage illegal immigration and threaten public safety. The AG said lawmakers should reconsider the sanctuary city ban. Landry’s lack of sensitivity to the deceased is inexcusable, but only an idiot — or a rank opportunist — would overlook the fact that Rodriguez lives in Jefferson, not New Orleans. His arrests came in Jefferson as well. Moreover, as Mayor Mitch Landrieu noted, the company that owns the bus is likewise based in Jefferson — and cannot legally operate in New Orleans. “The old adage of never letting a good crisis go to waste is on full display,” Landrieu said of Landry’s ploy. Here’s another adage: If you want to hide something from Landry, put it in plain sight — and give him a roadmap.
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CHEF RON’S GUMBO STOP (2309 N. CAUSEWAY BLVD., METAIRIE, 504-835-2022; WWW.GUMBOSTOP.COM) IS LOCATED ON A MAJOR TRAFFIC ARTERY IN METAIRIE
that connects five hotels in less than two miles. Word of mouth among guests and hotel personnel keeps the family-style eatery packed. “You got to want to get here, and sometimes you need a shoehorn to get in the door,” says chef Ron Iafrate, who has served Creole comfort food in the small strip mall spot since 2012. Iafrate grew up in his Italian mother’s kitchen, and the rule she taught him infuses his Creole cuisine: use fresh, local ingredients. “Keep it simple, keep it fresh,” Iafrate says. Considering the abundance Louisiana has to offer to gumbo — shrimp, crab, crawfish tails, okra and rice all can be locally sourced — it’s no wonder Iafrate decided to call the South home after leaving his native Rhode Island. Iafrate believes okra is essential to another trinity of Creole cooking: flavor, texture and meaning. Okra not only adds depth of taste and acts as a thickener, it also connects the 21st-century cook to the inception of Creole cooking itself. “Embrace the slime,” Iafrate says, chuckling. Iafrate and his team of chefs and cooks make many menu items in house, such as boudin and hot sau-
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sage patties. Along with crispy fried catfish or shrimp, these comprise Iafrate’s favorite dish: stuffed gumbo. Customers pick a protein that is smothered in gumbo and rice. A chicken breast or a fillet of black drum smothered in Jefferson sauce, a savory concoction of white wine and seafood, is available on request. Gluten-free options at the Gumbo Stop abound. Many traditional Creole dishes are naturally free of
gluten, and Iafrate has created a blend of gluten-free, all-purpose chickpea and rice flours to make roux for gluten-free gumbo. “I apply the same Creole tricks to the gluten free-style cuisine as I do the regular menu cuisine, and that helps elevate it — it gets some really good flavors,” he says. “I may secretly replace my seafood gumbo with the gluten-free gumbo and see if anyone notices. It’s that good.”
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LAST YEAR, NEW ORLEANS SAINTS COACH SEAN PAYTON WAS FIRED UP TO COACH WHAT HE DESCRIBED AS GOOD GUYS — BUT THOSE GOOD GUYS MADE FOR A BAD FOOTBALL TEAM. WITH AN 0-4 START IN THE PRESEASON, WILL 2016 BE ANY BETTER? BY BRADLEY WA R S H A U E R
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The Saints picked up free agent linebacker James Laurinaitis to beef up the defense. P H OTO BY DERICK HINGLE
IN HINDSIGHT, THE NEW ORLEANS SAINTS’ RELATIVE SUCCESS IN 2013 MAY HAVE RUINED THE TEAM. That year’s 11-5 record and road playoff win over the Philadelphia Eagles convinced the New Orleans front office that all was well. The next two seasons proved otherwise. To fans recovering from the team’s 7-9 record in 2012, which then seemed like an aberration, the missing ingredient was head coach Sean Payton, and his return from exile for his part in the bounty scandal ensured continuing success. The good times would continue to roll. Obviously, things haven’t worked out that way, and Payton has acknowledged the team has serious work to do as the franchise celebrates its 50th annivesary with a less than golden record. In 2014, the Saints tried to build on the previous year by adding big-money players like safety Jairus Byrd and investing in existing players like pass rusher Junior Galette. They would make an immediate title run. Instead, they fell on their faces, finishing 7-9, as they had in 2012, and doing so in
a particularly miserable fashion. Byrd struggled and then got hurt. Galette became a problem, failing his leadership role as defensive captain and being charged in January 2015 with domestic violence in an incident that was caught on video. Other issues came to light, too, including reports of locker room brawls. The foundation of 2013 turned out to be rotten, and Payton decided to tear it down and start over. “I think it’s creating the environment for leadership to flourish,” the coach told Pro Football Talk in February 2015. “I’ve got to do a better job of creating that environment, certainly better than we did a year ago.” Before the 2015 season, the Saints shipped off tight end Jimmy Graham and wide receiver Kenny Stills. The team cut Galette, even though doing so wrecked its precarious salary-cap situation. They loaded up on draft picks and went after players Payton described as “the tough, smart football players, guys that love playing.” That was all well and good, and it seems to have made long days at work more enjoyable for
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defense ever and was so much worse than the second-worst team that the Saints would have ranked 40th in this statistic if there were 40 teams in the NFL. The only reason the Saints were No. 31 in overall yardage defense instead of 32 was because their offense was so good at keeping the defense off the field. They were the seventh-best team in time of possession and allowed the seventh-fewest opposing drives. That didn’t matter because the Black & Gold allowed 2.58 points per drive, 0.32 points worse than the second-worst team, the Cleveland Browns. (That’s the same as the difference between Cleveland and the 16th-ranked Miami Dolphins.) In other words, the Saints were the equivalent of a 40thranked defense on a yards-per-snap basis and a 45th-ranked defense on a points-per-drive basis. If Brees and his offense hadn’t been capable of keeping the defense off the field, the numbers the Saints would have allowed would have been like something from the Arena League. Still, Payton rightly could argue that his new good guys were young and would get better. Cornerback Delvin Breaux, linebacker Stephone Anthony, pass rusher Hau’oli Kikaha, receivers Snead and Brandin Cooks, offensive lineman Andrus Peat and others were part of a new core around which Payton could build, and as they improved, the number in the win column would increase. Payton was so confident and comfortable, he said in a season-ending press conference-turned-spectacle that he decided to stay in New Orleans despite months of intensifying rumors to the contrary. “The grass isn’t always greener at some spots,” he told ESPN shortly afterward. But is the grass still green here? For this year, Payton stocked up on veteran free agents like defensive tackle Nick Fairley and linebackers James Laurinaitis, Nate Stupar and Craig Robertson, and added even more young defenders, including defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins (who will miss the first few weeks of the season with a broken leg) and safety Vonn Bell. But even if the Saints’ defense improves under coordinator Dennis Allen, who replaced Rob Ryan during the 2015 season, the offense that has carried the team until now has to remain great for it to compete — and there’s no promise that will happen.
UNDER PAYTON, SAINTS FANS HAVE ALWAYS BEEN ABLE TO COUNT ON THE OFFENSE. The
aerial attack machine Payton and Brees have constructed is so good that, in 2015, against the New York Giants, Brees became the first quarterback in NFL history to throw seven touchdowns in a game — because he had to. Previously, every member of the NFL’s tiny seven-touchdown club had won his game easily, but Brees had to throw a seventh TD just to drag his team into overtime. But nothing can wreak havoc on an offense like a struggling offensive line, and throughout training camp, and in each preseason game, the Saints’ offensive line has struggled. Star left tackle Terron Armstead suffered a nondisclosed injury in a preseason loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers Aug. 26. Longtime right tackle Zach Strief is only getting older. And on either side of center Max Unger, the Saints have a collection of overmatched undrafted players and fish-out-of-water second-year tackle Andrus Peat. It’s been bad, with running backs unable to find room and quarterbacks throwing on the run and off-balance as they try to escape the pressure — when they are able to escape it at all. Dating back to 2006, Payton’s Saints have had an offensive line they could rely on, especially at the guard position. Now, with future Saints Hall of Fame inductee and guard Jahri Evans gone, that’s no longer the case. Despite the burgeoning career of Cooks, the emergence of Snead and the training camp
hype of rookie receiver Michael Thomas, the Saints’ offense was downright bad this preseason. It’s an unprecedented situation for Payton. An offense with great talent and skill and no offensive line is like being Olympic legend Usain Bolt in running shoes made of concrete. It’s likely the 2016 season will be the ultimate test of Payton’s new foundation. He’s tossed out the bad apples and remade his locker room. These guys are his guys, and he praised them throughout training camp. But cracks began to appear in Payton’s optimistic facade during preseason. Looking tired, he launched some pointed criticisms. “(Offensive guard Tim) Lelito swings and misses. Peat swings and misses,” he said. Of young quarterback Garrett Grayson, Payton said, “I would like to see him further along at this point than he is. “We’ve got to have a sense of urgency about some of these things that have shown up maybe just more than one game,” Payton said. For fans, these are not comforting words. They sound more like a warning. For the first time since 2006, the New Orleans Saints seem capable of a complete collapse. A record of 6-10 sounds about right, though the team has a shot at doing a bit better if its offensive line holds up. It will be even worse if it doesn’t at all. And Brees still hasn’t gotten a new contract. Wondering what the results of a total collapse this year might be? Use your imagination.
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1. INTERIOR OFFENSIVE LINE Guards Tim Lelito and Senio Kelemete haven’t shown they can get the job done, and Andrus Peat’s hoped-for destiny is to replace Zach Strief at right tackle one day. The Saints also have no depth behind center Max Unger.
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2. CORNERBACK Delvin Breaux is a real player, but after him the Saints have a fleet of players who have either never played or have barely ever played. P.J. Williams looks like a possible contender, but relying on drafted free agents like Ken Crawley and De’Vante Harris is a high-risk strategy.
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Banh Mi Boys offers creative Vietnamese dishes BY H E L E N F R E U N D @helenfreund THERE’S NO SHORTAGE OF FANTASTIC VIETNAMESE FOOD IN NEW ORLEANS, and in the past several
years, traveling to destination eateries has become less necessary as new spots sprouted all over town. Many of these places are the product of second- and third-generation immigrants, which have honored traditional dishes and reinterpreted them in creative ways. Banh Mi Boys, which opened in May in a tiny spot on Airline Drive, belongs to that breed of new Vietnamese restaurants. Owner Peter Nguyen’s family ran several cafes in the city prior to Hurricane Katrina, but the dishes here carry the telltale mark of a younger generation not afraid to paint outside the lines. Half of the menu stays within the confines of conventional Vietnamese fare, including banh mi sandwiches packed with pickled vegetables and vermicelli bowls topped with sweet and smoky grilled meats. The rest of the menu turns tradition on its head, featuring playful twists heavy on New Orleans influences. “Heavy” is the operative word here. This isn’t spa cuisine. Nguyen’s creativity and indulgence yield spring rolls wrapped around fried egg roll halves and hunks of avocado. Fried oysters are doused in decadent “Rockefeller” sauce made with cheese, garlic, spinach and butter. That sauce tops everything from French fries to po-boys. The pinnacle of this approach is steak-and-egg fries, a dish that puts
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debris fries to shame. Marinated and grilled chuck steak is sliced thin and served over a towering portion of fries along with pork pate, a sunny side up egg, caramelized onions, a drizzle of mayonnaise-based sauce and a shower of scallions. It might be overkill, but it’s the ideal 2 a.m. drinker’s dream: a mix that’s sweet, salty and plenty fatty. Classic Vietnamese dishes fall on the lighter side. Grilled pork strips have deep char marks and sweet and smoky flavor. The meat sits atop vermicelli noodles with a bouquet of fresh and pickled daikon radishes and carrots, fresh cucumbers and lettuce. Plump shrimp and thin slices of roasted pork fill spring rolls and come with thick, fiery peanut sauce. Fried egg rolls are packed with ground pork, shrimp and carrot spears and served with sweet and spicy chili-fish sauce. Banh Mi Boys appears better suited if not designed as a takeout operation, but the abundance of fried food doesn’t do anyone any favors. Light breading on fried catfish,
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oysters and shrimp succumb within minutes of pickup — all three quickly rendered soggy and unappetizing. As the name implies, there are several iterations of the Vietnamese standby. Served on rolls from Duong Phuong Bakery and dressed with pickled vegetables and cilantro, the BMB combination packs it all in: thick slices of head cheese, ham, a healthy dose of pate and bright red morsels of sweet barbecued pork. It’s as decadent a version of the Vietnamese sandwich as there is, and heavier than most on the meat-to-vegetable ratio. Like much of the food here it feels like a divergence from the more modest approach found at Vietnamese restaurants elsewhere — a fun twist on tradition. Email Helen Freund at helensfreund@gmail.com
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Dryades St., 504-875-2876; www. blacklabelbbq.com), the pitmaster known for Texas-style brisket and ribs is moving into a new home at St. Roch Market (2381 St. Claude Ave., 504-609-3813; www. strochmarket.com). Bruggers Barbecue (www.facebook.com/ bruggersbarbecue) opens Sept. 16 in the spot formerly occupied by Dirty Dishes, which left the market earlier this month. Brugger, who hails from Texas, built a local following at barbecue pop-ups at Ms. Mae’s and Barrel Proof. After getting forced out of the Dryades Street smokehouse he helped open in July 2015, Brugger returned to his roots, popping up outside Barrel Proof, The Courtyard Brewery and Mid-City watering hole SideBar before signing on to the St. Roch gig. “I’m just happy to be back in business doing what I love doing,” Brugger says, adding that he’ll smoke meats in a covered area behind the St. Roch building. Diners can expect a spread similar to what Brugger has served in the past. “It will be the same smorgasbord of smoked meats,” Brugger says. “Brisket is my thing, so that will always be on the menu.” There also will be pulled pork, smoked chicken, turkey and homemade sausage in a number of plate and sandwich options, plus several sides. Guests will be able to eat at the market or take out pint and quart-sized containers of barbecue to go. Because the vendors at the market adhere to the same hours — 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekdays and 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. on weekends — Brugger will serve a selection of breakfast dishes as well. The menu may include pulled pork and waffles and a barbecue-style breakfast burrito, he says. At 5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 12, Brugger teams up with Company Burger’s Adam Biderman for a onenight-only pop-up at Company Burger (611 O’Keefe Ave., 504-3099422; www.thecompanyburger. com) in the CBD. Called “Company Brugger,” diners can expect a mash-up of both barbecue and burgers. — HELEN FREUND PAGE 33
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New market place AFTER SPENDING MORE THAN TWO DECADES ON THE CORNER OF MAGAZINE AND GIROD STREETS, the
downtown Crescent City Farmers Market (www.crescentcityfarmersmarket.org) is moving to a new home in the Central Business District. Starting Oct. 1, the Saturday morning market will be at the parking lot outside the May Gallery (750 Carondelet St.). Real Estate developer The Domain Companies, which is a partner in the lot and adjacent buildings, has donated space to the gallery and the market. The announcement comes a few months after market organizers first said they would have to leave the spot at 700 Magazine St., which the property owners will redevelop for commercial use. “Months ago, we began this search by asking our vendors and shoppers their ideas for a new location,” said Kate Parker, executive director of Market Umbrella, the organization that oversees the Crescent City Farmers Market. “The overwhelming feedback was that we stay downtown. ... Matt Schwartz and his team at Domain have been instrumental in helping us bring the region’s best local food to New Orleanians without interruption. We are excited to develop more activities in partnership with Keene Kopper and the May Gallery, through which we can build upon our city’s rich arts and culinary culture together.” The new location is slightly bigger, but there is no covered
area and vendors will use tents and umbrellas for shade. The market’s hours will be 8 a.m. to noon Saturday.
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feeroasters.com) expanded to the French Quarter when they opened a coffee bar inside the Saint Hotel (931 Canal St., 504-522-5400; www.thesainthotel.com) Sept. 1.
The company opened its first cafe (1500 Magazine St., 504-525-2244) in the Lower Garden District in 2006 and has been growing since owner Demian Estevez jumped into the roasting business last year with barista-turned-roaster Matt Cronin. The new location, called Mojo Coffee Bar, has a short menu featuring the company’s single-origin, small-batch coffee and espresso drinks. It also sells brewing equipment and coffee accoutrements. The cafe is open 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. — HELEN FREUND
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How did you organize the relief effort? SINS: I may have just been the girl with the first idea … but there’s no way this could have happened without a team of people jumping on board to help out. There was such overwhelming generosity from the restaurant community, chefs and restaurant owners. I ended up having to start a separate (private) page just for the chefs we were working with because the need was so great. ... You start the spark and then the fire happens. My house was on the levee breach of the 17th Street Canal during (Hurricane) Katrina, and I think like many New Orleanians, every person you know was touched — whether they were touched by the water or just touched by the disaster — and I see that same thing here. ... There’s a point where it’s challenging to accept people helping you. You want to do it on your own, but no matter who you are, you can get blindsided by something and you need a support system in place so that you can get past it. Then you become the support system for the next guy.
What struck you most about doing disaster relief as a chef? S: Being on the other side of such a massive natural disaster is eye-opening. You realize why certain things happen the way they do and why certain procedures are in place. It reinforced to me how important the restaurant community is to emergency outreach. I was crazy about being super careful about food safety and making sure all food came from a verified restaurant kitchen. In a
restaurant, we’re worried about getting the food to the plate and making sure it tastes delicious … but when you’re looking at a scale of 3,000 meals a day with no electricity, no refrigeration, how is that going to happen? So as much as (people from Louisiana) wanted to feed people and make them feel better, I kept telling people, if you’re just the average girl or guy, bring granola bars; bring things that are prepackaged, because then I can guarantee that it’s going to get to somebody. ... I noticed that prepackaged foods were what we needed the most the first few days. As much as (chefs) want our knives and our fire and we want to travel, that’s not always what the need is. The need might be a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. We trucked 9,600 peanut butter and jelly sandwiches on giant trucks through five feet of water. We couldn’t cook there.
How can people help? S: I’ve been trying to do as much as I can to help Second Harvest (Food Bank). Another thing that this brought to my attention is that, yes, people are helping and willing to give immediately after a disaster, but when we think about where we were after (Hurricane) Katrina — three months, six months, for some people two or three years down the road — the need was still there. For Second Harvest to be able to provide meals into the future is really important, especially after the Baton Rouge food bank flooded. I hope I have facilitated some relationships where chefs, distributors and volunteers can start coordinating directly with Second Harvest and keep the momentum going through the rest of the year. — HELEN FREUND
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SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER ARE BUSY MONTHS IN THE LOCAL BEER SCENE, with
special events and the release of many seasonal beers. Louisiana Craft Brewer Week runs Sept. 18-25, with events across town including the LA/ SPCA fundraiser NOLA On Tap Sept 24. Second Line Brewing just started distributing its Batture Blonde Ale and IPA in six packs, using its new bottling system. The six packs hit the market this week. Chef Nathanial Zimet brings his Purple Truck food truck to a series of a la carte beer pairings at The Avenue Pub (1732 St. Charles Ave., 504-586-9243; www.theavenuepub.com). On Sept. 15, Jerry Vietz, head brewer at Quebec, Canada’s Unibroue, will attend a Unibroue and Purple Truck beer- and food-pairing event at the bar. It’s never too early to start planning for Oktoberfest. The original Oktoberfest celebration in Munich, Germany is Sept. 17-Oct. 3. Many local breweries are expanding their fall seasonal portfolios to include an Oktoberfest marzen lager. For the third year, 40 Arpent Brewing Company releases its official Deutsches Haus Oktoberfest beer at a tapping event that kicks off Deutsches Haus Oktoberfest, New Orleans
area’s largest Oktoberfest celebration. That festival runs Oct. 7-8, 14-15 and 21-22. It’s open 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. Fridays and 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturdays at Kenner’s Rivertown. Urban South Brewery’s fall seasonal is a 5.8 percent alcohol by volume Oktoberfest marzen style and is now available. Other Oktoberfest seasonal beers include Covington Brewhouse’s Fest Bier and Abita Brewing Company’s Octoberfest, which won a bronze medal in the Great American Beer Festival’s marzen category in 2014. Although not specifically an Oktoberfest style, NOLA Brewing Company’s Darkest Before Dawn, a dunkel-style lager, is now available. The Avenue Pub will feature beers on draft and in casks by small, family-run German breweries throughout October.
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2014 Tua Rita Rosso Dei Notri Tuscany, Italy Retail $26
This Super Tuscan blend of 50 percent sangiovese and 50 percent merlot, cabernet sauvignon and syrah stands up to competitors costing two and three times more. The Tua Rita estate was founded 32 years ago in Suvereto, a hilltop village in Tuscany’s Livorno province south of Bolgheri. The winery is 330 feet above sea level with 25 acres of vineyards planted on clay, sand, pebbles and silty soils. In the cellar, grapes were gently pressed, fermented 15 days in stainless steel tanks and spent an additional 20 days macerating. The wine was divided into 3-year-old French barriques and stainless steel tanks for three months. In the glass, it offers intense aromatics of blackberry, currants and cassis with hints of leather and cedar. On the palate, taste black cherry, plum, herbal notes, sweet spice, acidity and integrated tannins. Decant one hour before serving. Drink it with grilled meats, prosciutto-wrapped asparagus, lasagna, pizza, Bolognese dishes and barbecue. Buy it at: Swirl Wine Bar & Market.
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Eatmoor in Broadmoor 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center, 4300 S. Broad St., (504) 596-2660 www.myhousenola.com The food truck roundup features Diva Dawg, Wings to Geaux, Old School Eats, Fete au Fete, Petite Rouge and Imperial Snoballs. The band Shotgun Double performs.
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Karthauserhof wine dinner 7 p.m. Tuesday Herbsaint, 701 St. Charles Ave., (504) 524-4114 www.herbsaint.com Chefs Donald Link and Rebecca Wilcomb prepare a five-course dinner served with wines by German vintner Weingut Karthauserhof. The meal includes scallion dumplings in shrimp broth, boiled beef belly with anchovy, bok choy and chilies, grilled cobia with plum glaze, pork belly with mustard seed vinaigrette and vanilla ice cream with fruit compote. The dinner costs $135 including tax and tip.
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Dis & Dem — Rue St. Louis Bar, 814 St. Louis St., (504) 509-7092; www. disanddem.com — The Hawaii 5-0 burger features a glazed patty, a hot sausage patty, a fried egg, bacon, cheese and grilled pineapple. No reservations. Banks Street: breakfast Sat.-Sun., lunch Tue.-Sun. St. Louis St.: lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $
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Five Guys Burgers and Fries — 1212 S. Clearview Pkwy., Suite C, Harahan, (504) 733-5100; www.fiveguys.com — The menu features burgers, cheeseburgers and bacon cheesburgers with toppings such as grilled onions or mushrooms, tomatoes, pickles, jalapenos, hot sauce and barbecue sauce. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
The American Sector — 945 Magazine St., (504) 528-1950; www.nationalww2museum.org/american-sector — Chef Eric Cook’s menu features all-American and Southern favorites such as shrimp and grits, chicken-fried steak and burgers. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ The Rivershack Tavern — 3449 River Road, (504) 834-4938; www.therivershacktavern.com — This bar and music spot offers a menu of burgers, sandwiches and changing lunch specials. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $ Warehouse Grille — 869 Magazine St., (504) 322-2188; www.warehousegrille. com — The menu features upscale bar food, burgers, steaks, seafood, salads, sandwiches and noshing items. Reservations accepted. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily, brunch Fri.-Sun. Credit cards. $
CAFE Antoine’s Annex — 513 Royal St., (504) 525-8045; www.antoines.com — The coffee shop serves pastries, sandwiches, soups, salads and gelato. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
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Cafe NOMA — New Orleans Museum of Art, City Park, 1 Collins C. Diboll Circle, (504) 482-1264; www.cafenoma. com — The cafe serves shrimp salad, chipotle-marinated portobello sliders, flatbread pizza topped with manchego, peppers and roasted garlic and more. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch Tue.-Sun., dinner Fri. Credit cards. $
Red Gravy — 125 Camp St., (504) 5618844; www.redgravycafe.com — The cafe serves rustic Italian fare including handmade pastas, ravioli and lasagna and seafood dishes. Reservations accepted. Lunch and brunch Wed.-Mon. Credit cards. $$
The Delachaise — 3442 St. Charles Ave., (504) 895-0858; www.thedelachaise.com — The bar offers wines by the glass and full restaurant menu including mussels steamed with Thai chili and lime leaf. No reservations. Lunch Fri.-Sun., dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$
Pearl Wine Co. — 3700 Orleans Ave., (504) 483-6314; www.pearlwineco.com — The wine bar offers cheese plates. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $
CAJUN Daisy Dukes — 121 Chartres St., (504) 561-5171; 123 Carondelet St., (504) 5222233; 5209 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie, (504) 883-5513; www.daisydukesrestaurant.com — The New Orleans sampler features red beans and rice, jambalaya, a cup of gumbo, fried green tomatoes and a biscuit. Delivery available from Carondelet Street location. No reservations. New Orleans locations are open 24 hours. West Napoleon Avenue: Breakfast and lunch Wed.-Sun., dinner Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $ Mulate’s Cajun Restaurant — 201 Julia St., (504) 522-1492; www.mulates.com — Cajun dishes include Catfish Mulalate’s, fried seafood platters, gumbo, boudin, stuffed shrimp, po-boys and more. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$ Tres Bon Cajun Meats — 10316 Jefferson Highway, River Ridge, (504) 405-5355; www.tresbonmeats.com — The market serves brisket, pulled pork, house-made sausages and cracklings with layers of skin, fat and meat fried in hog lard. No reservations. Lunch and early dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $
CHINESE August Moon — 3635 Prytania St., (504) 899-5129; www.moonnola.com — The menu includes Chinese and Vietnamese dishes such as sweet and spicy tilapia glazed in tangy sweet-and-spicy sauce served with bok choy. Delivery available. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ Five Happiness — 3511 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 482-3935; www.fivehappiness.com — The large menu at Five Happiness offers a range of dishes from wonton soup to sizzling seafood combinations to lo mein dishes. Delivery available. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
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COFFEE/DESSERT Angelo Brocato’s — 214 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 486-1465; www.angelobrocatoicecream.com — This sweet shop serves its own gelato, spumoni, Italian ice, cannolis, fig cookies and other treats. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $ Chez Pierre French Bakery & Cafe — 3208 Clearview Parkway, Metairie, (504) 467-3176; www.chezpierreneworleans.com — The bakery specializes in cakes and there is a breakfast menu and Vietnamese dishes. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
CONTEMPORARY Bayona — 430 Dauphine St., (504) 5254455; www.bayona.com — Favorites on Chef Susan Spicer’s menu include crispy smoked quail salad with pear and bourbon-molasses dressing. Reservations recommended. Lunch Wed.-Sat., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$ Brown Butter Southern Kitchen & Bar — 231 N. Carrollton Ave., Suite C, (504) 609-3871; www.brownbutterrestaurant. com — Vinegar-braised grilled beef short ribs are served over stone-ground yellow grits with arugula and boiled peanut salad. A fried chicken breast is served over a Belgian waffle with smoked ham, aged cheddar and Steen’s mustard glaze. Reservations accepted. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat., brunch Sat-Sun. Credit cards. $$ Chais Delachaise — 7708 Maple St., (504) 510-4509; www.chaisdelachaise. com — The eclectic menu includes bouillabaisse, grilled Caribbean lobster, jerk shrimp and more. Reservations accepted. Lunch Sat.-Sun., early dinner Mon.-Fri., dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ Suis Generis — 3219 Burgundy St., (504) 309-7850; www.suisgeneris. com — The constantly changing menu features dishes such as pan-fried Gulf flounder with kumquat-ginger sauce, crispy Brussels sprouts and sticky rice. Reservations accepted for large parties. Dinner Wed.-Sun., late-night Thu.-Sat., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards accepted. $$
CREOLE Antoine’s Restaurant — 713 St. Louis St., (504) 581-4422; www.antoines. com — Signature dishes include oysters Rockefeller, crawfish Cardinal and baked Alaska. Reservations recommended. PAGE 46
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Lakeview Brew Coffee Cafe — 5606 Canal Blvd., (504) 483-7001 — This casual cafe offers gourmet coffees, pastries and desserts baked in house and a menu of specialty sandwiches and salads. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily, dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $
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Lunch and dinner Mon-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$ Bar Redux — 801 Poland Ave., (504) 5927083; www.barredux.com — The Cuban sandwich features house-made roasted garlic pork loin, Chisesi ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, mustard and garlic mayonnaise on pressed French bread. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$ Brennan’s New Orleans — 417 Royal St., (504) 525-9711; www.brennansneworleans.com — Eggs Sardou is poached eggs over crispy artichokes with Parmesan creamed spinach and choron sauce. Reservations recommended. Breakfast and lunch Tue.-Sat., dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$ Cafe Gentilly — 5325 Franklin Ave., (504) 281-4220; www.facebook.com/ cafegentilly — Breakfast is available all day, and the creamed spinach, crawfish and Swiss cheese omelet can be served in a po-boy. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily, dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $ The Landing Restaurant — Crowne Plaza, 2829 Williams Blvd., Kenner, (504) 467-5611; www.neworleansairporthotel. com — The Landing serves Cajun and Creole dishes with many seafood options. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ MeMe’s Bar & Grille — 712 W. Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette, (504) 6444992; www.memesbareandgrille.com — MeMe’s serves steaks, chops and Louisiana seafood. Reservations accepted. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$ Messina’s Runway Cafe — 6001 Stars and Stripes Blvd., (504) 241-5300; www. messinasterminal.com — Jimmy Wedell seafood pasta features Gulf shrimp, Lake Pontchartrain crabmeat, crawfish, fresh herbs and angel hair pasta. Reservations accepted for large parties. Breakfast and lunch daily, brunch Sat.Sun. Credit cards. $$ Palace Cafe — 605 Canal St., (504) 5231661; www.palacecafe.com — Creative Creole dishes include crabmeat cheesecake topped with Creole meuniere. Reservations recommended. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$ Roux on Orleans — Bourbon Orleans, 717 Orleans Ave., (504) 571-4604; www. bourbonorleans.com — This restaurant offers contemporary Creole dishes. Reservations accepted. Breakfast daily, dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$ Tableau — 616 St. Peter St., (504) 934-3463; www.tableaufrenchquarter. com — Tableau’s contemporary Creole cuisine includes marinated crab claws in white truffle vinaigrette. Reservations accepted. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. $$$ Willie Mae’s Scotch House — 2401 St. Ann St., (504) 822-9503 — This neighborhood restaurant is know for its wet-battered fried chicken. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$
DELI Bagels & Bytes — 1001 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 831-7968; www.bagelsandbytes.com — The bagel selection includes whole wheat, poppy seed, pumpernickel, garlic, blueberry and other varieties from Davidovich Bakery in New York City. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and early dinner Mon.Sat. Credit cards. $
OUT TO EAT Metairie, (504) 834-8583; www.andreasrestaurant.com — Chef/owner Andrea Apuzzo’s specialties include speckled trout royale topped with lump crabmeat and lemon-cream sauce. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$
Martin Wine Cellar — 714 Elmeer Ave., Metairie, (504) 896-7350; 2895 Hwy. 190, Mandeville, (985) 951-8081; 3827 Baronne St., (504) 899-7411; www.martinwine.com — The wine emporium’s dinner menu includes pork rib chops served with house-made boudin stuffing, Tabasco pepper jelly demi-glaze and smothered greens. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily, early dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$
Cafe Giovanni — 117 Decatur St., (504) 529-2154; www.cafegiovanni.com — Creative Italian dishes include roasted duck glazed with sweet Marsala and roasted garlic and served with garlic mashed potatoes. Reservations accepted. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$
Qwik Chek Deli & Catering — 2018 Clearview Pkwy., Metairie, (504) 456-6362 — The menu includes gumbo, po-boys, pasta, salads and hot plate lunches. The hamburger po-boy can be dressed with lettuce, mayo and tomato on French bread. Shrimp Italiano features shrimp tossed with cream sauce and pasta. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $ Welty’s Deli — 336 Camp St., (504) 5920223; www.weltysdeli.com — The New Orleans AK sandwich features a choice of four meats plus cheddar, provolone, pepper Jack and Swiss cheeses on a warm muffuletta bun. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $
FRENCH Cafe Degas — 3127 Esplanade Ave., (504) 945-5635; www.cafedegas.com — The menu of traditional French dishes includes pate, cheese plates, salads, escargots bourguignons, mussles and fries, hanger steak with fries and garlic bordelaise and more. Reservations recommended. Lunch Wed.Sat., dinner Wed.-Sun., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $
GOURMET TO GO Breaux Mart — Citywide; www. breauxmart.com — Breaux Mart prides itself on its “Deli to Geaux” and weekday specials. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
INDIAN Nirvana Indian Cuisine — 4308 Magazine St., (504) 894-9797 — The restaurant’s extensive menu ranges from chicken to vegetable dishes. Reservations accepted for five or more. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$ Taj Mahal Indian Cuisine — 923C Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 836-6859 — The traditional menu features lamb, chicken and seafood served in a variety of ways, including curries and tandoori. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$
Mosca’s — 4137 Hwy. 90 W., Westwego, (504) 436-8950; www.moscasrestaurant.com — Popular dishes include shrimp Mosca, chicken a la grande and baked oysters Mosca. Reservations accepted. Dinner Tue.-Sat. Cash only. $$$ Nonna Mia Cafe & Pizzeria — 3125 Esplanade Ave., (504) 948-1717; www. nonnamia.net — Shrimp Diablo features pan-seared shrimp, house-made fettuccine and spicy arrabbiata sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ Specialty Italian Bistro — 2330 Belle Chasse Hwy., Gretna, (504) 391-1090; www.specialtyitalianbistro.com — The menu combines old world Italian favorites and pizza. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ Vincent’s Italian Cuisine — 4411 Chastant St., Metairie, (504) 885-2984; 7839 St. Charles Ave., (504) 866-9313; www.vincentsitaliancuisine.com — Osso buco features a veal shank with angel hair pasta and veal demi-glace. Reservations accepted. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$
JAPANESE Mikimoto — 3301 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 488-1881; www.mikimotosushi.com — Sushi choices include raw and cooked versions. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch Sun.Fri., dinner daily. Delivery available. Credit cards. $$ Miyako Japanese Seafood & Steakhouse — 1403 St. Charles Ave., (504) 410-9997; www.japanesebistro.com — Miyako offers a full range of Japanese cuisine, including sushi, hibachi dishes, teriyaki and tempura. Reservations accepted. Lunch Sun.-Fri., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
KOREAN Little Korea BBQ — 2240 Magazine St., (504) 821-5006 — Dolsot bibimbap features rice, seasoned vegetables, egg, chili paste and a choice of meat or tofu in a hot stone pot. No reservations. Lunch Mon. & Wed.-Sat., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$
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Tandoori Chicken — 2916 Cleary Ave., Metairie, (504) 889-7880 — The menu features tandoori dishes with chicken, lamb, fish or shrimp, mild and spicy curries, rice dishes such as chicken, lamb or shrimp biryani, and many vegetarian items. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$
Audubon Clubhouse Cafe — 6500 Magazine St., (504) 212-5282; www. auduboninstitute.org/visit/clubhouse-cafe — Crispy duck features citrus glaze, boudin, Brussels sprouts, pickled mirliton slaw and duck demi-glass. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.Fri., dinner Sun.-Fri., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$
ITALIAN
Criollo — Hotel Monteleone, 214 Royal St., (504) 681-4444; www.criollonola. com — Baked stuffed Creole redfish is served with crabmeat and green to-
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Kosher Cajun New York Deli & Grocery — 3519 Severn Ave., Metairie, (504) 8882010; www.koshercajun.com — This New York-style deli offers corned beef and pastrami from the Bronx. No reservations. Lunch Sun.-Thu., dinner Mon.-Thu. Credit cards. $
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ters, Gulf fish, crawfish and pesto aioli croutons. No reservations. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ Tommy’s Wine Bar — 752 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 525-4790 — Tommy’s Wine Bar offers cheese and charcuterie plates as well as a menu of appetizers and salads from the neighboring kitchen of Tommy’s Cuisine. No reservations. Lite dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
MEDITERRANEAN/ MIDDLE EASTERN
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Hummus & More — 3363 Severn Ave., Metairie, (504) 833-9228; www.hummusandmore.com — The menu includes hummus, baba ghanoush, stuffed grape leaves, mousaka, seared halloumi, gyros, kebabs, shawarama dishes, wraps, salads and more. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
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Pyramids Cafe — 3151 Calhoun St., (504) 861-9602 — Diners will find Mediterranean cuisine featuring such favorites as sharwarma prepared on a rotisserie. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
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Juan’s Flying Burrito — 515 Baronne St., (504) 529-5825; 2018 Magazine St., (504) 486-9950; 4724 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 569-0000; www.juansflyingburrito.com — Juan’s serves tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, salads and more. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
MUSIC AND FOOD The Columns — 3811 St. Charles Ave., (504) 899-9308; www.thecolumns.com — The menu offers such Creole favorites as gumbo and crab cakes and there are cheese plates as well. Reservations accepted. Breakfast daily, lunch Fri.-Sat., dinner Mon.-Thu., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$
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mato crust, angel hair pasta and Creole tomato jam. Reservations recommended. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$
lamb spare ribs and barbecue Gulf shrimp. Reservations recommended. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$
Dick & Jenny’s — 4501 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 894-9880; www.dickandjennys. com — Sauteed Gulf fish is prepared with smoked herb rub and served with crawfish risotto and shaved asparagus. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$
The Red Maple — 1036 Lafayette St., Gretna, (504) 367-0935; www.theredmaple.com — Gulf fish Pontchartrain is grilled and topped with crabmeat and sherry mushroom sauce. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$
Heritage Grill — 111 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Suite 150, Metairie, (504) 9344900; www.heritagegrillmetairie.com — This power lunch spot offers dishes like duck and wild mushroom spring rolls with mirin-soy dipping sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $$
Restaurant R’evolution — 777 Bienville St., (504) 553-2277; www. revolutionnola.com — “Death by Gumbo” is an andouille- and oyster-stuffed quail with a roux-based gumbo poured on top. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$
Ralph’s On The Park — 900 City Park Ave., (504) 488-1000; www.ralphsonthepark.com — Popular dishes include turtle soup finished with sherry, grilled
Tomas Bistro — 755 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 527-0942 — Tomas serves dishes such as bouillabaisse New Orleans, filled with saffron shrimp, mussels, oys-
Gazebo Cafe — 1018 Decatur St., (504) 525-8899; www.gazebocafenola.com — The Gazebo features a mix of Cajun and Creole dishes and ice cream daquiris. No reservations. Lunch and early dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ House of Blues — 225 Decatur St., 3104999; www.hob.com/neworleans — Panseared jumbo shrimp top a grit cake and are served with chipotle-garlic cream sauce and tomatoes. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$ Live Oak Cafe — 8140 Oak St., (504) 2650050; www.liveoakcafenola.com — The cafe serves huevos rancheros with corn tortillas, black beans, fried eggs, ranchero sauce, salsa and Cotija cheese. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards. $$ The Market Cafe — 1000 Decatur St., (504) 527-5000; www.marketcafenola. com — Dine indoors or out on seafood either fried for platters or po-boys or highlighted in dishes such as crawfish pie, crawfish etouffee or shrimp Creole. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
NEIGHBORHOOD biscuits & buns on banks — 4337 Banks St., (504) 273-4600; www.biscuitsandbunsonbanks.com — Signature dishes
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include a waffle topped with brie and blueberry compote. Delivery available Tuesday to Friday. No reservations. Brunch and lunch daily. Credit cards. $$ Cafe B — 2700 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 934-4700; www.cafeb.com — This cafe serves an elevated take on the dishes commonly found in neighborhood restaurants. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$ Chef Ron’s Gumbo Stop — 2309 N. Causeway Blvd., Metairie, (504) 8352022; www.gumbostop.com — Stuffed gumbo features a hand-battered and fried catfish fillet atop chicken, sausage, shrimp and crabmeat gumbo. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ Joey K’s — 3001 Magazine St., (504) 891-0997; www.joeyksrestaurant.com — This casual eatery serves fried seafood platters, salads, sandwiches and Creole favorites. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ Katie’s Restaurant — 3701 Iberville St., (504) 488-6582; www.katiesinmidcity. com — The Boudreaux pizza is topped with cochon de lait, spinach, red onions, roasted garlic, scallions and olive oil. No reservations. Lunch daily, Dinner Mon.Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$ Koz’s — 515 Harrison Ave., (504) 4840841; 4445 W. Metairie Ave., Metairie, (504) 887-2010; 6215 Wilson St., Harahan, (504) 737-3933; www.kozcooks. com — Red beans and rice with fried chicken is a Monday and Wednesday special. The roast beef po-boy features house-cooked roast beef on Gendusa Bakery bread and is dressed with lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Credit cards. $
PIZZA Louisiana Pizza Kitchen — 95 French Market Place, (504) 522-9500; www.lpkfrenchquarter.com — Jumbo Gulf shrimp are sauteed with sherry, tomatoes, white wine, basil, garlic and butter and served over angel hair pasta. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ Marks Twain’s Pizza Landing — 2035 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 832-8032; www.marktwainpizza.com — Disembark at Mark Twain’s for salads, po-boys and pies like the Italian pizza with salami, tomato, artichoke, sausage and basil. No reservations. Lunch Tue.-Sat., dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $ Mid City Pizza — 4400 Banks St., (504) 483-8609; www.midcitypizza.com — Diners can build their own calzones or pies from a list of toppings. Delivery available. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $
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Slice Pizzeria — 1513 St. Charles Ave., (504) 525-7437; 5538 Magazine St., (504) 897-4800; www.slicepizzeria.com — Slice serves pizza by the pie or slice, plus salads, pasta and more. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
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Theo’s Neighborhood Pizza — 4218 Magazine St., (504) 894-8554; 4024 Canal St., (504) 302-1133; www.theospizza.com — There is a wide variety of specialty pies and diners can build their own from the selection of more than two-dozen toppings. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $ Wit’s Inn — 141 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 486-1600; www.witsinn.com — The neighborhood bar and restaurant offers a menu of pizza, calzones, salads, sandwiches, chicken wings and bar noshing
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SEAFOOD Basin Seafood & Spirits — 3222 Magazine St., (504) 302-7391; www.basinseafoodnola.com — The menu includes grilled whole fish, royal red shrimp with garlic butter and crab and crawfish beignets with remoulade. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
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Blue Crab Restaurant & Oyster Bar — 7900 Lakeshore Drive., (504) 284-2898; www.thebluecrabnola.com — The seafood restaurant serves shrimp and grits, stuffed whole flounder, fried seafood and seasonal boiled seafood. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$ Bourbon House — 144 Bourbon St., (504) 522-0111; www.bourbonhouse.com — Bourbon House serves seafood dishes including New Orleans barbecue shrimp, redfish cooked with the skin on, oysters from the raw bar and more. Reservations accepted. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sun. $$$
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items. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $
SANDWICHES & PO-BOYS The Big Cheezy — 422 S. Broad St., (504) 302-2598; www.thebigcheezy.com — The menu of gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches includes a namesake triple-decker Big Cheezy with Gouda, Gruyere, pepper Jack, cheddar, mozzarella and Monterey Jack on challah bread. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $ Killer Poboys — 219 Dauphine St., (504) 462-2731; 811 Conti St., (504) 252-6745; www.killerpoboys.com — Killer Poboys offers a short and constantly changing menu of po-boys. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Cash only at Conti Street location. $ Liberty Cheesesteaks — 5031 Freret St., (504) 875-4447; www.libertycheesesteaks.com — The Buffalo chicken steak features chicken breast dressed with wing sauce, American and blue cheese and ranch dressing is optional. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $ Magazine Po-boy Shop — 2368 Magazine St., (504) 522-3107 — Po-boy fillings include everything from fried seafood to corned beef. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $ Short Stop Po-Boys — 119 Transcontinental Drive, Metairie, (504) 885-4572; www.shortstoppoboysno.com — Popular po-boy options include fried shrimp or fried oysters and roast beef slow cooked in its own jus. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Sat., early dinner Mon.-Thu., dinner Fri.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $
Charles Seafood — 8311 Jefferson Hwy., (504) 405-5263 — Trout is stuffed with crabmeat, topped with crawfish Acadiana sauce and served with vegetables, salad and bread. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ Mr. Ed’s Seafood & Italian Restaurant — 910 West Esplanade Ave., Kenner, (504) 463-3030; 1001 Live Oak St., Metairie, (504) 838-0022; www.mredsno.com — The menu includes seafood, Italian dishes, fried chicken, po-boys, salads and daily specials. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ Mr. Ed’s Seafood & Oyster House — 1327 St. Charles Ave., (504) 267-0169; www. mredsrestaurants.com — The menu includes raw oysters, seafood, steaks, fried chicken, crawfish etouffee and more. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ Red Fish Grill — 115 Bourbon St., (504) 598-1200; www.redfishgrill.com — Seafood favorites include hickory-grilled redfish, pecan-crusted catfish, alligator sausage and seafood gumbo. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$ The Stuffed Crab — 3431 Houma Blvd., Suite B, Metairie, (504) 510-5444 — Crab au gratin features crabmeat in cream sauce topped with cheddar cheese and is served with garlic bread and soup or salad. No reservations. Lunch Tue.-Sun., dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$
STEAKHOUSE Austin’s Seafood and Steakhouse — 5101 West Esplanade Ave., Metairie, (504) 888-5533; www.austinsno.com — Austin’s serves prime steaks, chops and seafood. Reservations recommended. Dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$ Dickie Brennan’s Steakhouse — 716 Iberville St., (504) 522-2467; www.dickiebrennansrestaurant.com — The house filet mignon is served atop creamed spinach with fried oysters and Pontalba potatoes. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$
TAPAS/SPANISH Vega Tapas Cafe — 2051 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 836-2007; www.vegatapascafe.com — The tapas menu includes barbacoas featuring jumbo Gulf shrimp in chorizo cream over toasted bread medallions. Reservations accepted. Dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$
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Newsom dresses her winding verses with internal rhymes and perfectly placed words hitting just the right sounds — a wide-mouthed vowel, a soft, rounded consonant or click — with her voice, alien and angelic from an imagined prairie or mountain wood in a Martian heaven. Her work demands close and repeated listens, a literary pleasure and an immense musical one, mounted by buoyant piano and harp — and on Divers, an array of instruments to stage an otherworldly pop opera. Synthesizers, Wurlitzers, harpsichords and clavichords texture the album; on “Leaving the City,” Newsom’s brasssampling Mellotron hammers her verses as if she’s forging metal. “It is actual analog tape recordings of instruments rather than a synthesized version of instruments,” she says. “It comes with all these interesting warps and quirks because of individual performances on each individual note. … It ultimately sounds like a Mellotron. It
doesn’t sound like anything else on earth.” Newsom and her band had to rework the album’s singular arrangements for live performance. “We sort of find instruments within the pile we’re traveling with that share coloration or share timbral similarities with instruments on the record and find a way to make it work,” she says. “This one was really hard for me to let go,” Newsom says of Divers. “I think we ended up mastering it 11 times. The mixing process took months and months, which is really atypical for me. In past records, I’ve mixed in two or three weeks. This one, I don’t know why, I went in really deep. … I was really obsessed about it and I had a particular vision and a particular idea. It took me months and months, and I remixed a lot of songs, and took them home, and lived with them in different environments, took instruments out that had once been integral parts of the songs, I removed them and did overdubs in the mixing
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studio I didn’t expect to do. The album found itself in the mixing process.” She takes a deep breath and sighs. “We went into that with that intention in mind, girding ourselves for an extremely involved process, just totally
submerging in the record for months and months,” she says. “It took me a long time to be like, ‘OK! It’s done, it’s done, it’s done. Stop thinking about it. It’s done. You can’t change it anymore.’” Asked whether she feels burdened by the album,
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performing it live, Newsom says it does the opposite. “An album is frozen in amber in a way,” she says. “It doesn’t change. I have albums I listen to that change over the years because I get older and I get new perspectives on life, and I think about songs new ways all the time, but the work doesn’t change. … The real exciting, life-giving aspect of touring for me is the songs change every night. I’m playing with such incredibly talented, sensitive and technical players who are so present. There are arrangements, they’re set, we figure them out together, but we move with them and change with them, especially the dynamics. There are nights where all together as a band we get quiet for a passage we’ve never been quiet for before. Things like that. There’s so much listening. If the album is this big, monolithic iceberg, the band version of the songs is this little Huckleberry Finn raft that’s been halved off the side of it and we’re all bumping down the river together.”
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21st Amendment — 30x90 Blues Women, 7:30 Apple Barrel — Josh Benitez, 6:30; Steve Mignano Band, 10:30 Bacchanal — Mark Weliky Trio, 7:30 Bamboula’s — Justin Donovan, 2; Dana & the Boneshakers, 6:30; Caesar Brothers, 10 Banks Street Bar — The Key Sound, 9 BB King’s — BB King All-Stars Rhythm Section feat. Larry Johnson, noon; BB King All-Star Band feat. Jonte Mayon, 6:30 Blue Nile — Open Ears Music Series feat. Albey Balgochian and Mo Bass with Reggie Scanlan, Andre Bohren and Jane Grenier, 10 BMC — Trad Stars Jazz Band, 5; Tyler Kinchen & the Right Pieces, 8; Skie Rainey & Quantum Leap, 11 Cafe Negril — 4 Sidemen of the Apocalypse, 6; John Lisi & Delta Funk, 9:30
Circle Bar — The Iguanas, 7; Killer Dale, Meatspace, Leaf Drinker, 10
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Checkpoint Charlie — Jamie Lynn Vessels, 7; Ven Elder Project, 11 Chickie Wah Wah — Albanie Falletta, 6; Jon Cleary, 8 Circle Bar — Carl LeBlanc, 7; Cross Record, 9:30 d.b.a. — Treme Brass Band, 9 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — Tom Hook & Wendell Brunious, 9 Ellis Marsalis Center for Music — Ed Lee, Mainline, 6:30 Gasa Gasa — Sweater Creep, Claudia Toulousse, Nebula Rosa, 8 Hi-Ho Lounge — Grass Mud Horse, 6:30 Jazz National Historical Park — Richard Scott, noon Kerry Irish Pub — Jason Bishop, 8:30 Little Gem Saloon — NOLA Dukes, 7 The Maison — New Orleans Swinging Gypsies, 4; Gregory Agid Quartet, 6:30; Willie Green Project, 9:30 Maple Leaf Bar — Rebirth Brass Band, 10:30 Neutral Ground Coffeehouse — Dubb
Spotted Cat — Andy Forest, 4; Meschiya Lake & the Little Big Horns, 6; Smoking Time Jazz Club, 10
WEDNESDAY 7 21st Amendment — The Roamin’ Jasmine, 8 Apple Barrel — Andre Lovett, 6:30; Mojo Combo, 10:30 Bacchanal — Jesse Morrow Trio, 7:30 Bamboula’s — Bamboula’s Hot Trio feat. Giselle Anguizola, 2; Mem Shannon, 10 Banks Street Bar — Major Bacon, 10 BB King’s — BB King All-Stars Rhythm Section feat. Jonte Mayon, noon; Lacy Blackledge, 3:30; BB King All-Stars feat. Larry Johnson, 6:30 Blue Nile — New Orleans Rhythm Devils, 8; New Breed Brass Band, 10:30 BMC — Lefty Keith, 6; Sierra Leone, 9:30 Cafe Negril — WilFunk, 6; Another Day in Paradise, 9:30 Checkpoint Charlie — T-Bone Stone & the Happy Monsters, 7; Domenic, 11
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Siberia — Ruby Fray, Rudy Stone, Guts Club, Painted Honey, 9 Snug Harbor — Uptown Jazz Orchestra feat. Terrance Taplin, 8 & 10 Spotted Cat — Chris Christy’s Band, 4; Shotgun Jazz Band, 6; Antoine Diel & the Misfit Power, 10 The Willow — The Bummers, The Quintessential Octopus, Laughterthoughts, 9
THURSDAY 8 21st Amendment — G & the Swinging Three, 5:30; Bon Bon Vivant, 9 Apple Barrel — Ashley Blume, 6:30 Armstrong Park — Nigel Hall, Kid Merv, 4 Bacchanal — The Courtyard Kings, 7:30 Bamboula’s — Kala Bazaar Swing Society, 2; Willie Lockett & the Blues Krewe, 6:30; Keith Stone, 10 Bar Redux — Xandra Wong & Friends, 8:30 BB King’s — BB King All-Stars Rhythm Section feat. Jonte Mayon, noon; Stevie J, 3:30; BB King All-Stars feat. Larry Johnson & Jonte Mayon, 6:30 Blue Nile — Micah McKee & Little Maker, 7 Blue Nile Balcony Room — Bayou International Reggae Night feat. Higher Heights and DJ T-Roy, 11 BMC — St. Roch Syncopators, 5 Buffa’s Lounge — Yvette Voelker & the Swinging Heathens, 5; Doyle Cooper Trio, 9 Cafe Negril — Revival, 6; Soul Project, 9:30 Champions Square — Brantley Gilbert, Justin Moore, Colt Ford, 7 Checkpoint Charlie — Gre Gre, 7; One Tailed Three, 11 Chickie Wah Wah — Phil Degruy & Emily Robertson, 6; Russell Welch Hot Quartet, 8 Circle Bar — Jeremy Joyce, 7; Mezcal Jazz Unit, 9:30 City Park Botanical Garden — Lena Prima, 6 d.b.a. — Jon Cleary, 7 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — Haruka Kikuchi & the Big 4Tune Band, 9:30 Dragon’s Den (upstairs) — Black Wall Street, 10 Gasa Gasa — Mild High Club, Video Age, 9 Hi-Ho Lounge — Naughty Palace, Valerie Sassyfras, Christin Bradford, 9 House of Blues (Foundation Room) — Brint Anderson, 6; Erika Flowers, 10 Howlin’ Wolf — Honeyboy Carencro & the New Orleans Trauma Unit, The Lilli Lewis Project, 8 Kerry Irish Pub — Chip Wilson, 8:30 Le Bon Temps Roule — Soul Rebels, 11 The Maison — The Good For Nothin’ Band, 4; Asylum Chorus, 7; Dysfunktional Bone, 10 Maple Leaf Bar — The Trio feat. Johnny Vidacovich, 11 Neutral Ground Coffeehouse — D.W., No True Scotsman, Jamie Bernstein, 8 Ogden Museum of Southern Art — Tank & the Bangas, 6 Old Point Bar — Hallelujah Hat Rack, 9 One Eyed Jacks — Fast Times ’80s and ’90s Night, 10
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Preservation Hall — The Preservation Hall Legacy Band feat. Gregg Stafford, 6; The Preservation Hall All-Stars feat. Louis Ford, 8, 9 & 10 Prime Example Jazz Club — Maurice Brown Quintet, 8 & 10 Rock ’n’ Bowl — Sean Ardoin, 8:30 Siberia — N.O. Doom Fest feat. Stonecutters, Cikada, Southern Brutality, Emily Jane White, 9 Snug Harbor — Larry Sieberth Quartet, 8 & 10 Spotted Cat — Sarah McCoy’s Oopsie Daisies, 4; Miss Sophie Lee, 6; Jumbo Shrimp, 10
FRIDAY 9 21st Amendment — Jim Cole & the Boneyard Navigators, 6; Antoine Diel & the Misfit Power, 9:30 Apple Barrel — Kala Bazaar Swing Society, 3; Johnny Mastro, 10:30 Bacchanal — Raphael Bas, 4:30; The Organettes, 7:30 Bamboula’s — Justin & Friend, 11 a.m.; Chance Bushman’s Rhythm Stompers, 1; Smoky Greenwell, 5:30; Caesar Brothers, 10 Banks Street Bar — Fly Molo (album release), 10
BB King’s — BB King All-Stars Rhythm Section feat. Larry Johnson, noon; Stevie J, 3:30; BB King All-Stars feat. Larry Johnson & Jonte Mayon, 7:30 Blue Nile — Caesar Brothers Funk Box, 7; Kermit Ruffins, 11 Blue Nile Balcony Room — Seguenon Kone, 10; DJ Black Pearl, 1 a.m. BMC — St. Roch Syncopators, 3; Tradstars, 6; Hyperphlyy, 9; Phyrphly, midnight Buffa’s Lounge — Water Seed All-Stars, 5; Dave Ferrato Trio, 8 Cafe Negril — The Hartberns, 4; Dana Abbott Band, 6:30; Higher Heights, 10 Checkpoint Charlie — Domenic, 4; The Hubcap Kings, 7; Jig the Alien, 11 Chickie Wah Wah — Michael Pearce, 6; Paul Sanchez, 8; Margie Perez (album release), 10:30 Circle Bar — Rik Slave’s Country Persuasion, 6; Bunny Boy, Dusty Tupelo, If I Die in Mississippi, Student Driver, 10 The Civic Theatre — Joanna Newsom, 8:30 The Corner Pub — In Punk We Trust feat. Bad Moon Lander, Death Church, Satan & the Sunbeams, Misled, 8 d.b.a. — Meschiya Lake & the Little Big Horns, 6; Dash Rip Rock feat. Mason Ruffner, 10
One Eyed Jacks — Crystal Castles, 9 The Orpheum Theater — Kraftwerk, 8:30 Preservation Hall — The Preservation Hall Legacy Band feat. Wendell Brunious, 6; The PresHall Brass feat. Daniel “Weenie” Farrow, 8, 9 & 10 Rivershack Gretna — The Alley Cats, 9 Rivershack Tavern — The Fabulous Von Zipper, 9 Rock ’n’ Bowl — Karma, 9:30 Saenger Theatre — Sturgill Simpson, 7 Siberia — Japanese Breakfast, Paper Bison, Hound, 6; N.O. Doom Fest feat. Mantar, Girra, Torture Garden, Psydonia, Dentist Rodman, 9 Snug Harbor — Ellis Marsalis Quartet, 8 & 10 Southport Hall — The Molly Ringwalds, 9 Spotted Cat — Andy Forest, 4; Washboard Chaz Blues Trio, 6:30; Cottonmouth Kings, 10 Tipitina’s — Soul Sister’s 10th Annual Birthday Jam feat. DJ Soul Sister, The Chuck Brown Band, New Breed Brass Band, 10
SATURDAY 10 21st Amendment — Big Joe Kennedy, 2:30; Juju Child, 6; The Ibervillianaires, 9:30 AllWays Lounge — Notel Motel, 10 Bacchanal — Red Organ Trio, 4; Will Thompson Quartet, 7:30 Bamboula’s — G & the Swinging Three, 1; Christopher Johnson, 5:30; Johnny Mastro, 10 Banks Street Bar — Ron Hotstream & the Mid-City Drifters (album release), 9:30 BB King’s — BB King All-Stars feat. Stevie J, noon; Lacy Blackledge, 3:30; BB King
MUSIC All-Stars feat. Larry Johnson & Jonte Mayon, 7:30 Bei Tempi — Conga Queen, 10 Black Label Icehouse — PYMP, 11 Blue Nile — Washboard Chaz Blues Trio, 7; Maurice “Mobetta” Brown & Big Sam, 11 Blue Nile Balcony Room — Water Seed, 10; DJ Black Pearl, 1 a.m. BMC — ASD, 3; Willie Lockett & the Blues Krewe, 6; Pocket Aces Brass Band, 9; Dysfunktional Bone, midnight Buffa’s Lounge — Keith Burnstein, 5; Blake Amos, 8 Cafe Negril — Jamie Lynn Vessels, 4; Jamey St. Pierre & the Honeycreepers, 7; Soul Project, 10 Checkpoint Charlie — East and Stone, 4; Woodenhead, 7; The Budz, 11 Chickie Wah Wah — Dos Whippoorwills, 8; Tommy Malone’s Batture Boys, 9 Circle Bar — Richard Bates, 6; The O-Pines, 9 The Corner Pub — In Punk We Trust feat. Scarecrow Sonic Boombox, The Angry 88, A Sunday Fire, Post Mortem Delirium, 8 d.b.a. — Slick Skillet Serenaders, 4; John Boutte, 8; Corey Henry & the Treme Funktet, 11 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — Vivaz, 10 Dragon’s Den (downstairs) — New Orleans Swinging Gypsies, 7; Iris P., 10; Ill Medina, midnight Dragon’s Den (upstairs) — DJ Jubilee, 10 Gasa Gasa — Renshaw Davies (single release), 10 Golden Lantern — Esplanade Ave. Band, 7:30 House of Blues — Zoso Led Zeppelin Tribute, 9 House of Blues (Restaurant & Bar) — Gypsy Elise & the Royal Tangle, 3; Right Lane Bandits, 7 Howlin’ Wolf — From NOLA with Love Flood Benefit feat. Leo Nocentelli, Johnny Vidacovich, Honey Island Swamp Band, Dave Jordan & the NIA, Derrick Freeman, Khris Royal & Friends, King James & the Special Men, 7 Howlin’ Wolf Den — Maggie Belle Band, CoolNasty, The Noelle Tannen Band, 9 Joy Theater — Ja Rule, Ashanti, 8 Kerry Irish Pub — Van Hudson, 5; Misfit Toys feat. Chris Pylant & Mark Carson, 9 Le Bon Temps Roule — Coot, 10:30 Louisiana Music Factory — Paul Sanchez, Alison McConnell, Alexis & the Samurai, 2 The Maison — Chance Bushman & the Ibervillianaires, 1; Eight Dice Cloth, 4; Smoking Time Jazz Club, 7; Brass-AHolics, The Big Easy Brawlers, 10 Mandeville Trailhead — Patrick Cooper, 10:30 a.m. Maple Leaf Bar — Cha Wa, 11 Metropolitan Nightclub — Meaux Green, DJ TAF, Wixx, 10 Neutral Ground Coffeehouse — The Shiz, 7; Sheldon Clark, Apryll Aileen, 10 Oak — Jenn Howard Glass, 9 The Office Sports Bar — Signal 21, 9 Old Arabi Bar — Gettin’ It, 9:30 Old Opera House — Chicken on the Bone, 7:30 PAGE 57
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SUNDAY 11 21st Amendment — Christopher Johnson Quartet, 7 Apple Barrel — Buku de Choro, 6:30 Bacchanal — The Tradsters, 4; The Roamin’ Jasmine, 7:30 Bamboula’s — NOLA Ragweeds, 1; Carl LeBlanc, 5:30; Ed Wills & Blues 4 Sale, 9 Banks Street Bar — Kyle Smith Band, 4; Peter Daskarolis, 9 Bar Redux — West King String Band, Chelsea Lovitt, 8 BB King’s — Keith Stone Band, 11 a.m.; Jeremy Joyce, 6:30 Blue Nile — Mykia Jovan, 7; Street Legends Brass Band, 11 BMC — Mark Appleford, 3; Ruth Marie & Her Jazz Band, 7; Steve Mignano Blues Band, 10 Buffa’s Lounge — Some Like It Hot, 10:30 a.m. Cafe Negril — Ecirb Muller’s Twisted Dixie, 6:30; Mutiny Squad, 9:30 Chickie Wah Wah — Pat Flory & Mike Kerwin, 6; Meschiya Lake & the Little Big Horns, 8 Circle Bar — Micah McKee & Friends, Blind Texas Marlin, 6; Country Night with DJ Pasta, 9:30 d.b.a. — Palmetto Bug Stompers, 6; The Big Easy Playboys, 10 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — Mark Coleman, 9 Dragon’s Den (upstairs) — Church with Unicorn Fukr, 10 French Market — New Orleans Opera Association singers, 2 Gasa Gasa — Pujol, Pudge, Fishplate, 9 House of Blues (The Parish) — Roger Clyne & the Peacemakers, 8 Howlin’ Wolf Den — Hot 8 Brass Band, 10 The Jefferson Orleans North — The Pat Barberot Orchestra, 6:30 Kermit’s Treme Mother-In-Law Lounge — Kermit Ruffins, Paris Harris, DJ Sugar Ray, 4 Kerry Irish Pub — Mark Appleford, 8 The Maison — Chance Bushman & the NOLA Jitterbugs, 10 a.m.; Kala
Bazaar Swing Society, 1; Royal Street Windin’ Boys, 4; Leah Rucker, 7; Higher Heights, 10 Maple Leaf Bar — Joe Krown Trio, 10 Preservation Hall — The Preservation Hall Legacy Band feat. Gregg Stafford, 6; The Preservation Hall All-Stars feat. Wendell Brunious, 8, 9 & 10 Siberia — Trance Farmers, Shmu, Whom Do You Work For?, 5; Greazy Alice, Firekid, Connor Donahue, Jason J. Bronet, 9 Snug Harbor — Cindy Scott Farewell Concert, 8 & 10 Spotted Cat — Yvette Voelker & the Swinging Heathens, 2; Kristina Morales & the Bayou Shufflers, 6; Pat Casey & the New Sound, 10 Tipitina’s — Bebel Gilberto, 8:30 Trinity Episcopal Church — The Asylum Chorus, 5 Unity of New Orleans Spiritual Center — Ginger Doss, 1
MONDAY 12 Apple Barrel — Sam Cammarata, 6:30; Roger Bowie & the Midnight Visions, 10:30 Bacchanal — Helen Gillet, 7:30 Bamboula’s — Mark Rubin & Chip Wilson, 2; NOLA Swingin’ Gypsies, 5:30; Smoky’s Blues Monday Jam, 9 Banks Street Bar — Dignity Reve’s Piano Showcase, 7; Lilli Lewis, 9 Blue Nile — Brass-A-Holics, 10 BMC — Lil’ Red & Big Bad, 6; Jason Neville, 10 Buffa’s Lounge — Arsene Delay, 5; Antoine Diel, 8 Cafe Negril — Noggin, 6; In Business, 9:30 Chickie Wah Wah — Benny Maygarden & Thomas “Mad Dog” Walker, 6; Alexis & the Samurai, 8 Circle Bar — Diat, Vacant Life, Mea Culpa, Brothers, 8 The Civic Theatre — Gary Clark Jr., 8 d.b.a. — Big Sam Trio, 10 DMac’s Bar & Grill — Danny Alexander, 8 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — John Fohl, 9 House of Blues — The Kills, Kim & the Created, 7 Irish House — Traditional Irish music session, 7 Kerry Irish Pub — Paul Tobin, 8 The Maison — Chicken & Waffles, 5; Aurora Nealand & the Royal Roses, 7; Busty Brass Band, 10 Maple Leaf Bar — George Porter Jr. Trio, 9 Neutral Ground Coffeehouse — Fernando, Erin Walsh, 9 Ooh Poo Pah Doo Bar — James Andrews & the Crescent City All-Stars, Bobby Love, 8 Preservation Hall — The Preservation Hall Jazz Masters feat. Leroy Jones, 8, 9 & 10 RF’s — Jamie Lynn Vessels, 7 Sidney’s Saloon — King James & the Special Men, 10 Snug Harbor — Charmaine Neville Band, 8 & 10 Southport Hall — Haken, 7 Spotted Cat — Dominick Grillo & the
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Old Point Bar — Isla NOLA, 9:30 Preservation Hall — The Joint Chiefs of Jazz feat. Jamie Wight, 6; The Preservation Hall All-Stars, 8, 9 & 10 Rivershack Gretna — Hotel Romeo, 9 Rivershack Tavern — Dave Ferrato, John Autin, Mike Sipos, 10 Rock ’n’ Bowl — Contraflow, 9:30 Siberia — N.O. Doom Fest feat. Come to Grief, In Your Long Arms, Gristnam + Baptizer, Space Cadaver, Fat Stupid Ugly People, Christworm, Too Doom, 5 Smoothie King Center — Dixie Chicks, Elle King, 7:30 p.m. Snug Harbor — Jason Marsalis & Company, 8 & 10 Southport Hall — Trick Bag, 9 Spotted Cat — Jazz Band Ballers, 2; Panorama Jazz Band, 6; Meschiya Lake & the Little Big Horns, 10 Timberlane Country Club — Michael J. O’Hara “The Sheik”, 7 Tipitina’s — Black & Gold Kickoff Party feat. Soul Rebels, 10 Twist of Lime — Zombies Eating Sheep, The Enclave, Jak Locke, 10
Frenchmen Street All-Stars, 6; New Orleans Jazz Vipers, 10 Three Muses — Keith Burnstein, 5; Dr. Sick, 7
CLASSICAL/CONCERTS Albinas Prizgintas. Trinity Episcopal Church, 1329 Jackson Ave., (504) 522-0276; www.trinitynola.com — The organist’s “Organ & Labyrinth” performance includes selections from baroque to vintage rock by candlelight. Free. 6 p.m. Tuesday. The Arts Care: A Benefit for Louisiana Flood Victims. Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts, 1419 Basin St., (504) 525-1052; www.mahaliajacksontheater.com — The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra and New Orleans Opera Association play orchestra, Broadway and opera favorites at a concert supporting schools and artists affected by recent floods. Tickets $19-$79. 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Benefit Concert for Louisiana Flood Victims. Trinity Episcopal Church, 1329 Jackson Ave., (504) 522-0276; www. trinitynola.com — Musicians from the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, the Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra, Amy Pfrimmer, Daveda Karanas, Tyler Smith, Terrance Brown and conductor Paul Mauffray present Mozart’s “Requiem” at a flood relief fundraiser. Donations welcome. 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Irini Kyriakidou, Bryan Hymel. Loyola University New Orleans, Louis J. Roussel Performance Hall, 6363 St. Charles Ave., (504) 865-2074; www.montage.loyno.edu — The singers perform opera favorites. Free. 7:30 p.m. Friday. Musaica Chamber Ensemble. First Unitarian Universalist Church, 5212 S. Claiborne Ave., (504) 866-9010; www.firstuuno. org — The ensemble’s program opens its 11th season with works featuring the harp by Beethoven, Debussy, Rachmaninoff, Brahms, Nino Rota and Max Reger. Suggested donation $10, students and seniors $5. 7:30 p.m. Monday.
CALL FOR MUSIC Crescent City Sound Chorus. Singers of all levels are welcome to join the women’s chorus for a variety of vocal exercises. Reading music is not required. Contact Corinna at (601) 550-0983 or email corinna@ccschorus.org with questions. Kinderchor. Deutsches Haus, 1023 Ridgewood St., Metairie, (504) 522-8014 — The New Orleans German-American Children’s Chorus meets Saturday from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Membership is open to all ages and no prior experience in German or singing is necessary. Visit www.neworleanskinderchor.blogspot.com for details. New Orleans Volunteer Orchestra. The orchestra seeks musicians at intermediate level or higher. Visit www.novorchestra. com for details.
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FILM FESTIVALS True Orleans Film Festival. The Broad Theater, 636 N. Broad St., (504) 218-1008; www.thebroadtheater.com — Shotgun Cinema’s annual fest has screenings and panels about documentary films and nonfiction radio pieces. Visit www.true-orleans.org for details. Friday-Sunday.
OPENING THIS WEEKEND I Am Not a Serial Killer — Teen sociopath John Wayne Cleaver (groan) gets mixed up in a series of small-town murders. Chalmette Sully (PG-13) — Tom Hanks is a pilot forced to land on the Hudson River after his plane mows down a flock of geese. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Kenner, Slidell, Canal Place When the Bough Breaks (PG-13) — Look for St. Charles Avenue landmarks in this New Orleans-filmed thriller about a deranged surrogate mother. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank The Witness — The documentary by Bill Genovese explores the famous murder of his sister Kitty Genovese on a crowded New York street. Zeitgeist
NOW SHOWING Bad Moms (R) — Moms Mila Kunis, Kathryn Hahn and Kristen Bell revolt against the tyranny of gluten-free bake sales. Kenner, Slidell, Regal, Canal Place Ben-Hur (PG-13) — Just when you thought they were all out of classic films to remake in 3-D ... Clearview, West Bank, Kenner, Slidell, Regal Captain Fantastic (R) — An off-the-grid family cautiously emerges from seclusion after a tragedy. Broad Don’t Breathe (R) — Would-be thieves get a nasty surprise when they try to rob the home of a blind military veteran. Clearview, West Bank, Chalmette, Kenner, Slidell, Regal, Canal Place Don’t Think Twice (R) — Friendships within a close-knit group of comedians are strained when two of them make the big time. Broad Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words (R) — Archival footage and interviews create a portrait of the avant-garde polymath. Canal Place Equity (R) — Anna Gunn (Skyler from Breaking Bad) is a banker who gets wrapped up in a scandal. Canal Place Finding Dory (PG) — Ellen DeGeneres and Albert Brooks voice colorful fish on a quest in this sequel to Finding Nemo. West Bank, Slidell Florence Foster Jenkins (PG-13) — A husband conspires to thwart his tonedeaf wife’s opera ambitions. Broad
Ghostbusters (PG-13) — Funny girls Melissa McCarthy and Kristen Wiig star in a remake of the cult classic with an all-female cast. West Bank, Chalmette Gleason (R) — The former New Orleans Saints player and local cause celebre’s experience with ALS is profiled. Broad, Kenner, Canal Place Hands of Stone (R) — Robert De Niro is a boxing trainer in this dramatization of the famous “No Mas” fight between Roberto Duran and Sugar Ray Leonard. Clearview, West Bank, Chalmette, Kenner, Slidell Hell or High Water (R) — Two men plot a heist on a bank that plans to foreclose on their ranch. Clearview, Slidell, Canal Place Hillary’s America: The Secret History of the Democratic Party (PG-13) — The film by conservative ideologue Dinesh D’Souza rehashes Clinton-related conspiracy theories. Chalmette Hunt for the Wilderpeople (PG-13) — A national manhunt is ordered for a rebellious kid and his foster uncle who go missing in the wild New Zealand bush. Broad Jason Bourne (PG-13) — Matt Damon returns to the world of combat sequences and special effects. West Bank, Kenner, Slidell, Regal Kubo and the Two Strings (PG) — In an animated film, a samurai’s son harnesses magic to fight an evil spirit, with help from a monkey and a beetle. Clearview, West Bank, Chalmette, Kenner, Slidell The Light Between Oceans (PG-13) — A lighthouse keeper and his wife find an orphaned child in a film by Derek Cianfrance (Blue Valentine). West Bank, Kenner, Slidell, Canal Place Lo and Behold, Reveries of the Connected World (PG-13) — Famously bleak documentarian Werner Herzog turns his eye on internet culture. Broad, Prytania Nerve (PG-13) — A modern twist on “truth or dare” has increasingly high stakes in this thriller starring Emma Roberts. Regal Nine Lives (PG) — A stuffy businessman (Kevin Spacey) finds himself trapped inside the body of his family’s cat. Kenner, Regal The Sea of Trees (PG-13) — Gus Van Sant directs Matthew McConaughey as an American professor who journeys to a foreboding Japanese forest. Prytania The Secret Life of Pets (PG) — Comic luminaries Louis C.K., Hannibal Buress, Kevin Hart and Jenny Slate provide voices for this animated animal adventure. Clearview, West Bank, Kenner, Slidell, Regal Southside With You (PG-13) — Richard Tanne directs the film about the first date of future fashion icons Barack and PAGE 61
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Michelle. Clearview, West Bank, Broad, Slidell, Regal Star Trek Beyond (PG-13) — The franchise lives long and prospers with another installment directed by Jeremy Lin. West Bank, Slidell
SPECIAL SCREENINGS Detour and DOA — Noir classics with mysterious circumstances, false identities and crooks up to no good are screened. 9 p.m. Wednesday. Bar Redux Labyrinth (PG) — The dark fantasy featuring Bowie alter ego #652, the Goblin King, is screened. 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday. Elmwood, West Bank, Slidell, Regal Last Cab to Darwin — Against the dramatic backdrop of the Australian wilderness, a terminally ill cabdriver seeks euthanasia. 9 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday. Zeitgeist One More Time With Feeling — The making-of documentary explores the new Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds record Skeleton Tree. 9 p.m. and 9:05 p.m. Thursday. Broad Phantom Boy (PG) — In an animated noir, a detective meets a boy with ghostly powers. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday. Zeitgeist Piano Players Rarely Ever Play Together — Josh Paxton and Joe Krown play between screenings of the documentary about New Orleans jazz pianists. 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Buffa’s (1001 Esplanade Ave.) Rebel Without a Cause (PG-13) — James Dean’s iconic role, made all the more poignant by his death before its release. 10 a.m. Wednesday. Prytania Suspicion — In Hitchcock’s film, an heiress (Joan Fontaine) suspects her new husband (Cary Grant) of blood lust. 10 a.m. Sunday. Prytania Wall-E — In a dystopian future, the fate of mankind lies in the hands (tongs?) of a cute robot. 7:30 p.m. Friday. Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden, New Orleans Museum of Art
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THE MURDER OF 28-YEAR-OLD KITTY GENOVESE ON A DESERTED STREET IN QUEENS, New York in 1964 reverberated around the globe and came to symbolize the arrival of a less innocent era. According to a front-page story in The New York Times published two weeks after Genovese’s funeral, 38 people watched her protracted assault from a 10-story apartment building but did nothing to help. The story became an emblem of the moral bankruptcy of urban communities, permanently damaged New York City’s reputation and inspired a new branch of psychological study in bystander apathy based on a principle known as the “Genovese Syndrome.” The problem with the story of Genovese’s murder is that almost none of it is true. Director James Solomon’s documentary The Witness isn’t the first work to challenge the veracity of the Times’ original story, but it’s the only one to fully debunk key elements of it — to the extent possible given the passage of more than 50 years. The film is not the work of a bold investigative journalist correcting others’ mistakes. Solomon was granted permission to film Genovese’s now-retired youngest brother, Bill Genovese, as he conducts an amateur investigation into circumstances surrounding his sister’s death. Bill’s only hope was to find peace of mind and closure for himself and his family. Those humble beginnings give The Witness an organic quality that sets it apart from many staged-for-the-camera documentaries. Both a moving meditation on grief and loss and an edge-of-your-seat, true-life detective story, the film also paints a long overdue, humanizing portrait of Kitty not overshadowed by the lurid details of her death or the unfounded cultural symbolism associat• Sept. 9-15 ed with it. • 7:30 p.m. Friday-Thursday Solomon and Bill Genovese (who is credited as executive producer) worked on the • Zeitgeist Multi-Discipinary film for 11 years as the truth of what happened to Kitty gradually came into focus. Cross-referencing details of trial transcripts, heavily redacted copies of original Arts Center, 1618 Oretha police detective work and journalistic research conducted long after the murder, Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 352Bill finds surviving witnesses to his sister’s death and uncovers crucial information 1150; www.zeitgeistnola.org neglected or ignored by previous investigations. Solomon does an excellent job transforming Bill’s highly personal journey into COURTESY THE WITNESSES FILM an emotionally engaging film. The director creates settings in which Kitty’s family and friends open up for the camera, sharing their stories and finding much-needed catharsis. Where other documentaries damage their own credibility through dramatic re-enactments, The Witness employs understated, beautifully animated line drawings created by award-winning animation studio Moth Collective. The film builds an antidote to decades of sensationalized coverage of Kitty’s tragic tale. That coverage constitutes a second mystery — beyond the facts surrounding Kitty’s murder — that must be addressed. How did The New York Times get the story so wrong, and why have the rest of the news media mostly repeated the erroneous reporting for decades? The Witness offers no easy answers to these questions. A rampant desire for career success among Times staffers likely had something to do with it, along with the paper’s singular status and reputation. Whatever the underlying causes, there are tough lessons to be learned from a terrible failure and the damage it caused to individual lives. In an era when political figures devote themselves to delegitimizing the news media, the need for a free press to report the truth looms larger than ever before. — KEN KORMAN
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HAPPENINGS Free Family Day. Ogden Museum of Southern Art, 925 Camp St., (504) 539-9600; www.ogdenmuseum.org — The museum offers free admission. There are games and activities inspired by a Southern country fair. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. St. Claude Second Saturdays. St. Claude Arts District — Galleries surrounding St. Claude Avenue host receptions, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday.
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Tickets can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com, all Ticketmaster Outlets, the Smoothie King Center Box Office, select Wal-Mart locations or charge by phone at 1-800-745-3000. www.mbsuperdome.com | www.smoothiekingcenter.com | www.champions-square.com
5 Press Gallery. 5 Press St., (504) 9402900; www.5pressgallery.com — “Things: A Still Life Show,” group exhibition of contemporary takes on still life curated by Maddie Stratton; opening reception 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday. Antenna Gallery. 3718 St. Claude Ave., (504) 298-3161; www.press-street.com/ antenna — “Refractional Presence,” work by five female artists about womanhood, beauty and identity; opening reception 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday. “Soft Science,” new work by Kate Lacour, through September. Barrister’s Gallery. 2331 St. Claude Ave., (504) 525-2767; www.barristersgallery. com — “In’herant Lore” and “Aimed Sensory,” new work and installation by Lorna Williams; “Vertebrae Mandala,” new work by Chicory Miles; opening reception 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday. Carol Robinson Gallery. 840 Napoleon Ave., (504) 895-6130; www.carolrobinsongallery.com — “Still Lifes and Landscapes,” new work in oil by Curtis Stewart Jaunsen; opening reception 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday. George & Leah McKenna Museum of African American Art. 2003 Carondelet St., (504) 586-7432; www.themckennamuseum.com — “From Moussor to Tignon: The Evolution of the Head-Tie,” photographs of head wraps by Juliana Kasumu; opening reception 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday. Hammond Regional Arts Center. 217 E. Thomas St., Hammond, (985) 542-7113; www.hammondarts.org — “Art Educators as Artists,” new work by area art educators; opening reception 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday. Ken Kirschman Artspace. NOCCA Riverfront, 2800 Chartres St., (504) 940-2787; www.nocca.com — “Alumni Exhibit,” new work by NOCCA alumni; opening reception 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday. New Orleans Art Center. 3330 St. Claude Ave., (707) 779-9317; www.theneworleansartcenter.com — “NOLA Conceptual,” group exhibition curated by John Isiah Walton; opening reception 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday.
New Orleans Community Printshop & Darkroom. 1201 Mazant St.; www. nolacommunityprintshop.org — “Expressions: A Youth Day Art Show,” prints made by Upper 9th Ward kids at the printshop; opening reception 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday. Newcomb Art Museum. Tulane University, Woldenberg Art Center, Newcomb Place, (504) 314-2406; www.newcombartmuseum.tulane.edu — “Marking the Infinite,” contemporary women’s art from Aboriginal Australia; talk with curator Henry Skerritt and collector Dennis Scholl followed by reception 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Staple Goods. 1340 St. Roch Ave., (504) 908-7331; www.postmedium.org/staplegoods — “What’s That Pink Thing?” sculptures showing the hidden skeletal structure inside everyday objects by Brian St. Cyr; opening reception 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday. Treo. 3835 Tulane Ave., (504) 304-4878; www.treonola.com — “Beyond the Uniform: A Veterans Art Show,” work about the realities of service by veterans; opening reception 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday. United Bakery Gallery. 1337 St. Bernard Ave., (504) 908-9412 — New work by Ben Aleshire, Sarah Davis, Daniel Grey, Tracy Hoskm, Brianna Serene Kelly, Jason Kerzinski, Lauren Lynn Miller, Senan O’Connar, Bobby Reisinger and Lindsay Tomlinson; opening reception 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday. UNO-St. Claude Gallery. 2429 St. Claude Ave., (504) 280-6493; www.finearts.uno. edu — “Parallel Barking Separate Sleeping,” work incorporating collage, photography, words and text by Austrian artists Andrea Luth and Kata Hinterlecher; opening reception 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday.
GALLERIES Angela King Gallery. 241 Royal St., (504) 524-8211; www.angelakinggallery.com — “Conversations with Color: Contemporary Abstract Artists,” new work by Mark Erickson, Paul Tamanian, Patterson & Barnes and Michelle Gagliano, through Sept. 18. Antieau Gallery. 927 Royal St., (504) 304-0849; www.antieaugallery.com — “Muggers, Sluggers and Other Buggers,” ink drawings by John Pappas, through Friday. “Birds of Prey,” new work by Chris Roberts-Antieau, ongoing. Anton Haardt Gallery. 2858 Magazine St., (504) 309-4249; www.antonart. com — “Outsider Artist Expose,” folk and outsider art by Mose Tolliver, Howard Finster, Jimmy Lee Sudduth and Chuckie Williams, ongoing. Arthur Roger Gallery. 432 Julia St., (504) 522-1999; www.arthurrogergallery.com — “From the Estate,” work by George Dureau; “New Wave,” work
ART Gallery Burguieres. 736 Royal St., (504) 301-1119; www.galleryburguieres.com — Mixed-media work by Ally Burguieres, ongoing. Hall-Barnett Gallery. 237 Chartres St., (504) 522-5657; www.hallbarnett.com — New work by gallery artists, ongoing. Hyph3n-Art Gallery. 1901 Royal St., (504) 264-6863; www.hyph3n.com — Group exhibition by Polina Tereshina, Walker Babington, Charles Hoffacker, Garrett Haab, Jacob Edwards, Wendy Warrelmann and Amy Ieyoub, ongoing. Isaac Delgado Fine Arts Gallery. Delgado Community College, 615 City Park Ave., (504) 361-6620; www.dcc.edu/ departments/art-gallery — “Twilight and the Dance of Trees,” botanical and rurally inspired sculptures by Mia Kaplan, through Sept. 22. John Bukaty Studio and Gallery. 841 Carondelet St., (970) 232-6100; www. johnbukaty.com — “Grit & Grace: Meditation in Colors,” abstract paintings by John Bukaty, through October. Jonathan Ferrara Gallery. 400 Julia St., (504) 522-5471; www.jonathanferraragallery.com — “No Dead Artists,” annual contemporary art exhibition by Alex Braverman, Nate Burbeck, Jennifer Day, Sarah Nouse, Ben Long & Jack Schooner, Ti-Rock Moore, Christopher Rico, Larry Simons and others, through Sept. 17. La Madama Bazarre. 910 Royal St., (504) 236-5076; www.lamadamabazarre.com — Mixed-media group exhibition by Jane Talton, Lateefah Wright, Sean Yseult, Darla Teagarden and others, ongoing. LeMieux Galleries. 332 Julia St., (504) 522-5988; www.lemieuxgalleries.com — “Near and Far,” photographs by Lee Deigaard; “In Our Veins,” paintings by Amy Guidry; both through Sept. 24. M. Francis Gallery. 1228 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 931-1915; www.mfrancisgallery.com — Paintings by Myesha Francis, ongoing. Martin Lawrence Gallery New Orleans. 433 Royal St., (504) 299-9055; www. martinlawrence.com — Work by 20th-century masters and contemporary artists including Liudmila Kondakova, Robert Deyber, Philippe Bertho, Felix Mas, Kerry Hallam, Francois Fressnier, Douglas Hofmann, Takashi Murakami, Rene Lalonde, Mark Kostabi and Anne Faith Nicholls, ongoing. Martin Welch Art Gallery. 223 Dauphine St., (504) 388-4240; www.martinwelchart. com — Paintings and mixed-media work by Martin Welch, ongoing. Martine Chaisson Gallery. 727 Camp St., (504) 304-7942; www. martinechaissongallery.com — “Draped: Anonymous Women,” images of women and fabric by Patty Carroll, through Saturday. Michalopoulos Gallery. 617 Bienville St., (504) 558-0505; www.michalopoulos.com — Paintings by James Michalopoulos, ongoing. New Orleans Glassworks & Printmaking Studio. 727 Magazine St., (504) 529-7277; www.neworleansglassworks.com — Aquatic-themed glass sculpture by Mark Eckstrand; nature-inspired glass sculpture by Robert Burch; both ongoing. New Orleans Tattoo Museum. 1915 1/2 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., (504)
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by Jenny Leblanc and Kyle Bravo; both through Sept. 17. Arthur Roger@434. 434 Julia St., (504) 522-1999; www.arthurrogergallery. com — “Bunny Matthews: Before and After,” drawings by the local cartoonist, through Sept. 17. Ashe Cultural Arts Center. 1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 569-9070; www. ashecac.org — “End of the Rainbow,” work by LGBT artists and allies including Sandra Blakely, Cfreedom, Ed Collins, Pat Jolly, Dayna Lewis, Annie Lousteau, Charles Lovell, Leroy Miranda and Karel Sloane-Boekbinder, through Sept. 29. Beata Sasik Gallery. 541 Julia St., (985) 288-4170; www.beatasasik.com — “Collections,” new work by Beata Sasik, ongoing. Berta’s and Mina’s Antiquities Gallery. 4138 Magazine St., (504) 8956201 — Paintings by Mina Lanzas and Nilo Lanzas, ongoing. Boyd Satellite. 440 Julia St., (504) 581-2440; www.boydsatellitegallery. com — “Sputnik 3,” new work by Errol Barron, Blake Boyd, Elizabeth Fox, Charles Hoffacker, Peter Hoffman, Deborah Pelias, Pat Phillips, Robert Tannen and John Isiah Walton, through Sept. 27. Brand New Orleans Art Gallery. 646 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 251-2695; www. brandartnola.com — “Best of Brand,” new work by Bob Graham, Herb Roe, Olesya, Kelly Guidry, Brandon Delles and Eugene Weber, ongoing. Callan Contemporary. 518 Julia St., (504) 525-0518; www.callancontemporary. com — “Quantum Nous,” optical illusions and graphic experiments about quantum physics by James Flynn, through Sept. 24. Carroll Gallery. Tulane University, Woldenberg Art Center, (504) 3142228; www.tulane.edu/carrollgallery — “Chromatic Surfaces,” installations by Jamey Grimes and Rick Snow, through September. Catalyst Gallery of Art. 5207 Magazine St., (504) 220-7756; www.catalystgalleryofart.com — Group exhibition of New Orleans-inspired art, ongoing. CJ Nero. 839 Spain St., (504) 875-2008; www.facebook.com/craig.who.dat.nero — “Little Universes,” new work by Tish Douzart, through September. Claire Elizabeth Gallery. 131 Decatur St., (843) 364-6196; www.claireelizabethgallery.com — “LA Visions,” work about Louisiana landscapes and architecture by Michael Eble, Frances Rodriguez and Ashley Rouen, through Sept. 22. Ellen Macomber Fine Art & Textiles. 1720 St. Charles Ave., (504) 314-9414; www.ellenmacomber.com — Exhibition by gallery artists, ongoing. The Foundation Gallery. 1109 Royal St., (504) 568-0955; www.foundationgallerynola.com — “Sovereign,” socially conscious work by Amaryllis DeJesus Moleski, through Sept. 25. Frank Relle Photography. 910 Royal St., (504) 388-7601 — Selections from “Until the Water,” “Nightscapes” and “Nightshade,” night photographs of Louisiana by Frank Relle, ongoing. Gallery 600 Julia. 600 Julia St., (504) 895-7375; www.gallery600julia.com — “Curb Appeal,” urban realist paintings of New Orleans by Terry Kenney, through September. Gallery B. Fos. 3956 Magazine St., (504) 444-2967; www.beckyfos.com — Paintings by Becky Fos, ongoing.
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Some people around the world feel increasingly disoriented as changing times and changing technologies make their once familiar surroundings seem ever more alien. New ripples in the art world often reflect issues that many people sense but cannot articulate, and this year’s No Dead Artists exhibition continues its uncanny history of such subcurrents resonating through the work of emerging artists. Beyond all the upheavals posed by global economics, politics and climate change, the widespread human tendency to grasp at simplistic solutions to complex situations fails to provide the answers needed to adapt to a time in which robotics and digital technology increasingly make the world around us seem more like virtual reality. The dizzying complexity of our increasingly technological urban environments is explored in Chicago artist Alex Braverman’s geometric photo collages of urban vistas like Chicago Loop • Through Sept. 17 Landmarks #43-46, 2010 (pictured), but the • No Dead Artists: National juried contrast provided by Nate Burbeck’s more pastoral oil paintings of everyday life in group exhibition Minnesota should be reassuring. Look again • Jonathan Ferrara Gallery, 400A and his surreal suburban scenes and green Julia St., (504) 522-5471; www. pastures sliced with graffiti-tagged interstate ramps can seem as disembodied as jonathanferraragallery.com dreams where a sense of place is replaced by a GPS reading. Disorienting changes offer promise, despair and even a strange kind of beauty. They also can be spooky, as we see in Beth Davila Waldman’s images of urban ruins and Jenny Day’s landscape paintings based on satellite images of Superfund sites along interstate highways in the West. Meanwhile, in cities including Miami and New Orleans, spaces below overpasses have become dystopian campgrounds for the urban nomads seen in MaryLou Uttermohlen’s photographs of those who fell through the cracks. Works by Ti-Rock Moore, Christina West, Jason Willaford, Sarah Knouse, Larry Simons and Mia Yoon further explore the ways in which the world seems to come apart and reassemble itself. Christopher Rico, Ben Long and Jack Schoonover suggest a sublime side concealed within the chaos of modern life, a hint perhaps that a silver lining may exist for those who look hard enough to find it. — D. ERIC BOOKHARDT
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218-5319; www.nolatattoomuseum.com — “Folklore & Flash,” tattoo designs and artifacts, ongoing. Octavia Art Gallery. 454 Julia St., (504) 309-4249; www.octaviaartgallery.com — “Pop Abstraction,” oil, acrylic and mixed-media and prints by gallery artists, through Sept. 24. Overby Gallery. 529 N. Florida St., Covington, (985) 888-1310; www.over-
bygallery.com — Exhibition by gallery artists James Overby, John Goodwyne, Kathy Partridge, Linda Shelton and Ray Rouyer, ongoing. Pamela Marquis Studio. 221 Dauphine St., (504) 615-1752; www.pamelamarquisstudio.com — New paintings by Pamela Marquis, ongoing. Pelican Bomb Gallery X. 1612 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd.; www.pelicanbomb.
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SPARE SPACES The Building 1427. 1427 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 352-9283; www.building1427.com — Work by Daniel Jupiter,
Mark Lacabe and Ted Ellis, ongoing. Longue Vue House and Gardens. 7 Bamboo Road, (504) 488-5488; www. longuevue.com — “Shadow Pictures,” 18th- through 20th-century silhouette drawings, through Oct. 23. Ochsner Hospital. 1516 Jefferson Highway, (800) 231-5257; www.ochsner.org — “Vibrational Art,” virtual paintings by Tony Martin, through September. Old No. 77 Hotel & Chandlery. 535 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 527-5271; www. old77hotel.com — “Fairer Sex: Part One,” work about women by Ember Soberman, Lori Sperier and Saegan Swanson, through December. Tulane University (Jones Hall). 7801 Freret St. — “Drawings of Grace Dunn for the WPA,” pen, ink and pencil drawings by New Orleans artist Grace Dunn, through Dec. 15. “Thomas Sully: At Home and at Leisure,” drawings, blueprints and photographs of residences and yachts by Thomas Sully, through June 3. Tulane University (Tilton Hall). 6823 St. Charles Ave. — “Black Arts Movement,” manuscripts, fine arts and texts from Amistad Research Center Holdings, through Dec. 16.
MUSEUMS Contemporary Arts Center. 900 Camp St., (504) 528-3800; www.cacno.org — “A Building with a View: Experiments in Anarchitecture,” group exhibition by regional artists, through Oct. 1. The Historic New Orleans Collection. 533 Royal St., (504) 523-4662; www. hnoc.org — “Voices of Progress: 20 Women Who Changed New Orleans,” photographs, films and ephemera from women’s rights activists, through Sunday. “Money, Money, Money! Currency Holdings from the Historic New Orleans Collection,” coins, paper notes, counterfeit detectors and political cartoons dealing with currency, through Oct. 29 and more. Louisiana Children’s Museum. 420 Julia St., (504) 523-1357; www.lcm.org — “Voyage to Vietnam,” family-friendly video, materials and crafts saluting the Tet Festival and Vietnamese culture, through Sunday. Historic French Quarter life and architecture exhibit by The Historic New Orleans Collection, ongoing. Louisiana State Museum Cabildo. 701 Chartres St., (504) 568-6968; www.lsm. crt.state.la.us — “Louisiana: A Medley of Cultures,” art and display exploring Louisiana’s Native American, African and European influences, ongoing. Louisiana State Museum Presbytere. 751 Chartres St., (504) 568-6968; www. lsm.crt.state.la.us — “From the Big Apple to the Big Easy,” Carnival costume designs by Helen Clark Warren and John C. Scheffler, through Dec. 4. “Living with Hurricanes: Katrina and Beyond,” interactive displays and artifacts; “It’s Carnival Time in Louisiana,” Carnival artifacts, costumes, jewelry and other items; both ongoing. National Food & Beverage Foundation. 1504 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 569-0405; www.natfab.org — “Tujague’s: 160 Years of Tradition,” photographs, awards and memorabilia about the restaurant, through October. National World War II Museum. 945 Magazine St., (504) 527-6012; www.
nationalww2museum.org — “Tom Lea: LIFE and World War II,” paintings and illustrations by the war correspondent, through December. New Orleans Museum of Art. City Park, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, (504) 658-4100; www.noma.org — “The Essence of Things: Design and the Art of Reduction,” everyday objects covering 100 years of design history, through Sunday. “Kenneth Josephson: Photography Is,” work by the 20th-century American photographer; “Something in the Way: A Brief History of Photography and Obstruction,” photographs with obstructing elements; both through Jan. 1. Ogden Museum of Southern Art. 925 Camp St., (504) 539-9600; www.ogdenmuseum.org — “Louisiana Contemporary,” mixed-media work by 47 Louisiana artists, through Sept. 18. “Xavier University Student Art Exhibition,” new work by Xavier students, through Oct. 2. “Paper,” paper arts and works on paper from the permanent collection; “In Time We Shall Know Ourselves,” photographs by Raymond Smith; “Top Mob: A History of New Orleans Graffiti,” New Orleans-based graffiti collective Top Mob retrospective; all through Nov. 6. Old U.S. Mint. 400 Esplanade Ave., (504) 568-6993; www.louisianastatemuseum.org/museums/the-old-us-mint — “Time Takes a Toll,” conserved instruments featuring Fats Domino’s piano, through December.
CALL FOR ARTISTS Antenna Gallery open calls. Visual artists and media collaboratives are invited to submit work through Sept. 15 to be considered for solo exhibitions. Visit www.press-street.org/opportunities for details. Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities Rebirth Grants. The Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities requests applications for grants funding scholarly research about Louisiana, public humanities programs that involve audience participation and discussion, documentary photography and radio projects, digital humanities projects including websites and online documentation of Louisiana history and culture, assistance with publication projects and humanities-based educational initiatives. Grants range from $500$3000. Email robert@leh.org for details. #PutYourStampOnLoving. The New Orleans Loving Festival seeks stamp designs commemorating the Loving v. Virginia Supreme Court decision. Visit www.charitablefilmnetwork.submittable.com/submit for details. Wild Things Youth Art Contest. Artists ages 5-18 are invited to submit work depicting plants and animals found in Louisiana National Wildlife Refuges for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s annual contest. Email diane_barth@fws. gov for details.
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com — “2 Freaky 2 Friday,” new work about celebrity and images of women in the media by Hannah Black, Sara Clugage, Raque Ford, E. Jane, Faith Holland, Jennifer Mills, Tameka Norris and Brice Peterson, through Sept. 18. Rhino Contemporary Crafts Gallery. The Shops at Canal Place, 333 Canal St., second floor, (504) 523-7945; www. rhinocrafts.com — “Hands of the Maker II: Collaboration,” collaborations by glass artists, through Saturday. RidgeWalker Glass Gallery. 2818 Rampart St., (504) 957-8075; www.ridgewalkerglass.com — Glass, metal sculpture and paintings by Teri Walker and Chad Ridgeway, ongoing. River House at Crevasse 22. 8122 Saro Lane, Poydras; www.cano-la. org — The sculpture garden, including green housing by Robert Tannen, addresses environmental themes, through Oct. 30. Rodrigue Studio. 721 Royal St., (504) 581-4244; www.georgerodrigue. com — “The Spirit of the Game,” work about sports by George Rodrigue, through Sept. 18. Rolland Golden Gallery. 317 N. Columbia St., Covington, (985) 888-6588; www.rollandgoldengallery.com — “Katrina — 11th Anniversary,” Hurricane Katrina-related work by Rolland Golden, ongoing. Rutland Street Gallery. 828 E. Rutland St., Covington, (985) 773-4553; www.rutlandstreetgallery.com — Group exhibition featuring Peggy Imm, Shirley Doiron, Georgie Dossouy, Len Heatherly, Brooke Bonura and others, ongoing. ShiNola Gallery. 1813 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. — Exhibition by gallery artists, ongoing. The Spielman Gallery. 1332 Washington Ave., (504)-899-7670; www.davidspielman.com — Travel, Hurricane Katrina and Gulf South black-and-white photographs by David Spielman, ongoing. Stella Jones Gallery. Place St. Charles, 201 St. Charles Ave., Suite 132, (504) 568-9050; www.stellajonesgallery.com — “INspired: 20 Years of African-American Art,” exhibition by gallery artists, through September. Sutton Galleries. 519 Royal St., (504) 581-1914; www.suttongalleries.com — New work by Isabelle Dupuy, ongoing. Ten Gallery. 4432 Magazine St., (504) 333-1414; www.tengallerynola. com — “Gulfs,” mixed-media work and seascapes by Bryce Speed, through September. Thomas Mann Gallery I/O. 1812 Magazine St., (504) 581-2113; www.thomasmann. com — “Glass with a Twist,” group exhibition of artisan-made glass jewelry and cocktail ware, through Saturday. Tripolo Gallery. 401 N. Columbia St., Covington, (985) 893-1441 — Exhibition by gallery artists, ongoing. Vieux Carre Gallery. 507 St. Ann St., (504) 522-2900; www. vieuxcarregallery.com — Work by Sarah Stiehl, ongoing.
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THEATER Alleged Lesbian Activities. The Theatre at St. Claude, 2240 St. Claude Ave., (504) 638-6326; www.thetheatreatstclaude.com — New Orleans Dyke Bar History Project presents the musical about “dyke bars” and changing neighborhood demographics in New Orleans. Visit www.dykebarmusical.eventbrite.com for details. Tickets $10-$30. 8 p.m. Thursday-Sunday. Breaking Up Is Hard to Do. Teatro Wego!, 177 Sala Ave., Westwego, (504) 885-2000; www.jpas.org — The jukebox musical of Neil Sedaka songs is about two 1960s Brooklyn women vacationing in the Catskills. Tickets $25-$30. 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. 30 by 90 Theatre, 880 Lafayette St., Mandeville, (844) 8433090; www.30byninety.com — The company and Evangeline Productions present Tennessee Williams’ play about a wealthy but troubled Southern patriarch and his family. Tickets $10-$19. 8 p.m. Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Flood City. NOCCA Riverfront, Nims Blackbox Theatre, 2800 Chartres St., (504) 940-2875; www.nocca.com — The NOLA Project presents the play, which juxtaposes the lives of 19th-century flood survivors and 20th-century laid-off steel workers. Visit www.thenolaproject.com for details. Tickets $20-$35. 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Interludes: A New (Orleans) Play. Castillo Blanco, 4321 St. Claude Ave., (504) 3018201; www.4321saintclaude.com — Claire Christine Sargenti’s solo show incorporates 12 characters and jazz music in a story set in New Orleans. Tickets $15. 10:30 p.m. Saturday. Let the Good Times Roll. Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts, 325 Minor St., Kenner, (504) 461-9475; www.rivertowntheaters.com — The Big Easy Boys and Big Easy Babes sing and dance to doo-wop, Motown and rock favorites from the 1950s and 1960s. 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest. Playmakers Theater, 1916 Playmakers Road, Covington, (985) 893-1671; www.playmakersinc.com — The play based on Ken Kesey’s novel is set in a mental hospital and pits rebellious patient McMurphy against authoritarian Nurse Ratchet. Tickets $20, students $10. 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Shrek: The Musical. Slidell Little Theatre, 2024 Nellie Drive, Slidell, (985) 641-0324; www.slidelllittletheatre.org — The Disney-inspired musical follows the journey of a misunderstood ogre and his friends. Tickets $25.75, students $15.45. 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Waterworld: The Aqua-Play. Maison de Macarty Bed & Breakfast, 3820 Burgundy St., (504) 267-1564; www. maisonmacarty.com — Microwave Babies presents the comedic musical loosely
based on the post-apocalyptic 1990s film, featuring synchronized swimming, video projections and original music. Tickets $20. 6 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday-Saturday.
CABARET, BURLESQUE & VARIETY American Mess. Barcadia, 601 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 335-1740; www.barcadianeworleans.com — Katie East hosts local and touring comedians alongside burlesque performances. Free admission. 8:30 p.m. Wednesday. Bad Girls of Burlesque. House of Blues, The Parish, 225 Decatur St., (504) 3104999; www.hob.com — The leather-clad burlesque troupe performs. Tickets $21$33. 8 p.m. Saturday. Big Deal Burlesque. Siberia, 2227 St. Claude Ave., (504) 265-8855; www.siberianola.com — Roxie le Rouge produces the burlesque show featuring Corey Mack, Charlotte Treuse, May Hemmer and Perse Fanny. Tickets $10. 7:30 p.m. Thursday. The Blue Book Cabaret. Bourbon Pub and Parade, 801 Bourbon St., (504) 529-2107; www.bourbonpub.com — Bella Blue and a rotating cast including Darling Darla James, Nikki LeVillain, Cherry Brown and Ben Wisdom perform classic and contemporary burlesque and drag. Visit www. thebellalounge.com for details. Tickets $10. 10 p.m. Saturday. Burgundy Burlesque. The Saint Hotel, Burgundy Bar, 931 Canal St., (504) 5225400; www.thesainthotelneworleans.com — Trixie Minx leads a weekly burlesque performance featuring live jazz. Free admission; reserved table $10. 9 p.m. Friday. Burlesque Boozy Brunch. SoBou, 310 Chartres St., (504) 552-4095; www.sobounola. com — A burlesque performance by Bella Blue and friends accompanies brunch service. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday. Fly Movement Salon. Cafe Istanbul, New Orleans Healing Center, 2372 St. Claude Ave., (504) 940-1130; www.cafeistanbulnola.com — Susi L’Milf hosts the variety show of aerialists, circus performers and comedians. Donations encouraged. 8:30 p.m. Tuesday.
The NOLA Project presents Flood City at Nims Blackbox Theatre.
Monday’s a Drag. House of Blues, Big Mama’s Lounge, 229 Decatur St., (504) 310-4999; www.houseofblues.com/neworleans — Nicole Lynn Foxx hosts local drag performers. 8 p.m. Monday. Sunset Strip. Bar Redux, 801 Poland Ave., (504) 592-7083; www.barredux.com — Sideshow Matt (Matt Duckett) hosts burlesque performances by Xena Zeit-Geist, Honey Tangerine, Tsarina Hellfire, Heather Loop and Dahlia Dolorosa that are a tribute to Ozzy Osborne. 10 p.m. Saturday. Talk Nerdy to Me. Dragon’s Den (upstairs), 435 Esplanade Ave., (504) 940-5546; www.dragonsdennola.com — The weekly sci-fi-themed revue features burlesque performers, comedians and sideshow acts. Tickets $10. 7 p.m. Saturday. Whiskey & Rhinestones. Gravier Street Social, 523 Gravier St., (504) 941-7629; www.gravierstreetsocial.com — Bella Blue hosts a burlesque show. Visit www. thebellalounge.com for details. Tickets $10. 9 p.m. Thursday.
DANCE On with the Dance. Peoples Health New Orleans Jazz Market, 1436 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd, (504) 371-5849; www.phjmno.org — The Lula Elzy Dance Theatre’s performance celebrates its 25th anniversary and history as one of the city’s first African-American-led dance companies. Tickets $21-$25. 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Friday.
COMEDY Bear with Me. Twelve Mile Limit, 500 S. Telemachus St., (504) 488-8114; www. facebook.com/twelve.mile.limit — Julie Mitchell and Laura Sanders host an openmic comedy show. Sign-up at 8:30 p.m., show at 9 p.m. Monday. Chris & Tami. The New Movement, 2706 St. Claude Ave., (504) 302-8264;
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WHILE FLOODING AND SIGNS OF GLOBAL WARMING ABOUND, it could be the appropriate time for levity. In an unusual reversal, Danielle Small, founder of Microwave Babies theater company, adapted a • Sept. 6 & 8-10 $235 million dystopian epic, Waterworld, into a low-budget musical, staging it in • 7:30 p.m. Tuesday the cozy courtyard of Maison de Macarty and Thursday-Saturday Bed and Breakfast in Bywater. The absurd • Maison de Macarty, premise of the original film is elevated to outrageous in Waterworld: The Aqua-Play. 3820 Burgundy St. Directed by Michael Martin, Waterworld is preceded by a two-hour pool party with a tiki bar, setting the mood for campy caP H O T O B Y R YA N HODGSON-RIGSBEE tastrophe. For a late-afternoon plunge into backyard theatrics, the show is terrific fun. Narrator Jessa Frymire dramatically opens the show with an environmental message explaining a fantastic scene — several survivors bob and cling to pool rafts and inflatables after the polar ice caps melt and continents submerge. Kevin Costner (Mac Taylor) navigates a ship in search of land, terrain he has never experienced. In this post-apocalyptic world, dirt is as precious as gold. Costner’s sailboat and the hand-operated waves surrounding it, two-dimensional cut-outs designed by artist Ann Zatarain, are positioned in front of a backdrop that appeared to be a sheet stretched between two posts. Sloshing sounds conceived by Jim Fourniadis and visual projections by Eric Sie give the courtyard stage an aquatic effect. Neither Taylor nor Stoo Odom, who plays Dennis Hopper, make major attempts to imitate the screen actors, instead bringing their own styles to the roles. Taylor, a poet whose most recent acting experience was as Frank N. Furter in the The Rocky Horror Show, vigorously plays the bare-chested hero. Odom previously appeared as Rod Serling in a San Francisco production of The Twilight Zone and is a bassist known for psychedelic rock. Hoping to discover land before Costner does, Hopper declares: “Dry land is not just our destination, it is our destiny.” Small personifies Costner’s love interest, Jeanne Tripplehorn. Michael Martin’s two characters, an elderly woman and a sea creature, perish within minutes of appearing. NOLA (Christine Rush) is a terrified nymphet about to be sacrificed to the sea. Throughout the production, techno music composed by Ratty Scurvics provides inspiration for synchronized kicking and robotic dancing choreographed by the Rev. Spooky LeStrange and Jules Ismaname. The cast also includes Stumps da Clown, Obie Perez, Sam Cammarata, Andrew Ransom Brasher, Mathys Hebert, Ana Mangeaux and Gambit Special Sections Editor Missy Wilkinson. There is no pretense of great drama, and Waterworld: The Aqua-Play is a fun, cooling diversion from the summer heat that captures the craziness of Bywater. — MARY RICKARD
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STAGE Redacted Tonight performs. Tickets $14. 9 p.m. Saturday. Local Uproar. AllWays Lounge, 2240 St. Claude Ave., (504) 758-5590; www. theallwayslounge.com — Paul Oswell and Benjamin Hoffman host a comedy showcase with free food and ice cream. 8 p.m. Saturday. The Megaphone Show. The New Movement, 2706 St. Claude Ave., (504) 302-8264; www.newmovementtheater. com — Improv comics take inspiration from a local celebrity’s true story. 10:30 p.m. Saturday. Night Church. Sidney’s Saloon, 1200 St. Bernard Ave., (504) 947-2379; www.sidneyssaloon.com — Benjamin Hoffman and Paul Oswell host a standup show, and there’s free ice cream. 8:30 p.m. Thursday. NOLA Comedy Hour. Hi-Ho Lounge, 2239 St. Claude Ave., (504) 945-4446; www.hiholounge.net — Duncan Pace hosts an open mic. Sign-up at 6:30 p.m., show at 7 p.m. Sunday. The Spontaneous Show. Bar Redux, 801 Poland Ave., (504) 592-7083; www. barredux.com — Young Funny comedians host the comedy show and open mic. Sign-up 7:30 p.m., show 8 p.m. Tuesday. Stand Up or Shut Up. Black Label Icehouse, 3000 Dryades St., (504) 875-2876; www.blacklabelbbq.com — Garrett Cousino hosts an open mic. 9:30 p.m. Sunday. Think You’re Funny? Carrollton Station Bar and Music Club, 8140 Willow St., (504) 865-9190; www.carrolltonstation. com — Brothers Cassidy and Mickey Henehan host an open mic. Sign-up at 8 p.m., show 9 p.m. Wednesday. The TMI Talk Show. NOLA Comedy Theater, 5039 Freret St., (504) 2317011; www.nolacomedy.com — Hosts LibeRaunchy and Eureeka Starfish encourage an audience to overshare. 8:30 p.m. Thursday. Transplant. The New Movement, 2706 St. Claude Ave., (504) 302-8264; www.newmovementtheater.com — Dante Fuoco stars in the show, which mocks new arrivals to New Orleans. 9 p.m. Saturday. Why So Serious? Lucky’s, 1625 St. Charles Ave., (504) 523-6538 — Dante Hale hosts the open mic. Sign-up 8:30 p.m., show 9 p.m. Wednesday.
CALL FOR THEATER Little Shop of Horrors. Nunez Community College, 3710 Paris Road, Chalmette, (504) 278-7497; www.nunez.edu — St. Bernard’s The Company hosts auditions for a November production of Little Shop of Horrors. Visit www.thecompanysb. com for details. 7 p.m. Monday. The Nutcracker. The Delta Festival Ballet hosts auditions for dancers over age 7 for its production of The Nutcracker. Contact deltafestballet@aol.com or (504) 8880931 for details.
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www.newmovementtheater.com — Chris Trew and Tami Nelson perform improv weekly. 9:30 p.m Wednesday. Comedy Beast. Howlin’ Wolf Den, 907 S. Peters St., (504) 529-5844; www.thehowlinwolf.com — Massive Fraud presents stand-up comedy. 8:30 p.m. Tuesday. Comedy Catastrophe. Lost Love Lounge, 2529 Dauphine St., (504) 949-2009; www.lostlovelounge.com — Cassidy Henehan hosts a stand-up show. 10 p.m. Tuesday. Comedy Cup. Fair Grinds Coffeehouse, 2221 St. Claude Ave., (504) 917-9073; www.fairgrinds.com — Area comedians perform at the open mic. 7 p.m. Saturday. Comedy F—k Yeah. Dragon’s Den (upstairs), 435 Esplanade Ave., (504) 9405546; www.dragonsdennola.com — Vincent Zambon and Mary-Devon Dupuy host a stand-up show. 8:30 p.m. Friday. Comedy Gold. House of Blues, Voodoo Garden, 225 Decatur St., (504) 310-4999; www.houseofblues.com — Leon Blanda hosts a stand-up showcase of local and traveling comics. 7 p.m. Wednesday. Comedy Gumbeaux. Howlin’ Wolf Den, 907 S. Peters St., (504) 529-5844; www. thehowlinwolf.com — Frederick “RedBean” Plunkett hosts a stand-up show. 8 p.m. Thursday. ComedySportz. NOLA Comedy Theater, 5039 Freret St., (504) 231-7011; www. nolacomedy.com — The theater hosts an all-ages improv comedy show. 8 p.m. Saturday. Dean’s List. The New Movement, 2706 St. Claude Ave., (504) 302-8264; www. newmovementtheater.com — Kaitlin Marone, Margee Green and Cyrus Cooper perform improv. 8 p.m. Wednesday. The Franchise. The New Movement, 2706 St. Claude Ave., (504) 302-8264; www.newmovementtheater.com — The New Movement’s improv troupes perform. 9 p.m. Friday. Friday Night Laughs. NOLA Comedy Theater, 5039 Freret St., (504) 231-7011; www.nolacomedy.com — Jackie Jenkins Jr. hosts an open mic. Sign-up at 10 p.m., show at 11 p.m. Friday. Go Ahead. The New Movement, 2706 St. Claude Ave., (504) 302-8264; www.newmovementtheater.com — Kaitlin Marone and Shawn Dugas host a short lineup of alternative comics. 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Greetings, From Queer Mountain. The New Movement, 2706 St. Claude Ave., (504) 302-8264; www.newmovementtheater.com — LGBT comics perform. 7:30 p.m. Friday. Hard, Lonely & Vicious. The New Movement, 2706 St. Claude Ave., (504) 302-8264; www.newmovementtheater.com — Peggy O’Leary hosts the comedy show and drinking game. 9:30 p.m. Friday. Hot Sauce. Voodoo Mystere Lounge, 718 N. Rampart St., (504) 304-1568 — Vincent Zambon and Leon Blanda host a comedy showcase. 8 p.m. Thursday. Knockout! The New Movement, 2706 St. Claude Ave., (504) 302-8264; www.newmovementtheater.com — Two comedy acts compete to win an audience vote. 9:30 p.m. Monday. Lee Camp. NOLA Comedy Theater, 5039 Freret St., (504) 231-7011; www.nolacomedy.com — The comedian and host of
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TUESDAY 6 Beginners Coffee Seminar. Catahoula Hotel, 914 Union St., (504) 603-2442; www.catahoulahotel.com — A seminar links artisanal coffee to the craft cocktail trend and covers coffee farming, harvesting and roasting. RSVP requested. Free admission. 2 p.m. Eatmoor in Broadmoor. Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center, 4300 S. Broad St., (504) 596-2675; www.nolalibrary.org — The neighborhood gathering has food trucks, drinks, live music and dancing. Free admission. 5 p.m. Muscle Release Yoga Class. Ion Alkaline Water, 3501 Severn Ave., (504) 322-2723 — Richie Santucci’s class covers breathing, meditation and easy poses. Registration required; call or text (504) 507-0765. Free admission. 7 p.m. Tabletop Roleplaying Group. New Orleans Public Library, Robert E. Smith branch, 6301 Canal Blvd., (504) 596-2638; www.nolalibrary.org — Patrons ages 18 and up meet to play Dungeons and Dragons and other tabletop games. Free admission. 6 p.m. Tom Lea: Art and War in the 20th Century. National World War II Museum, 945 Magazine St., (504) 527-6012; www. nationalww2museum.org — Adair Margo and Melissa Renn present a talk about the life and work of the war correspondent, followed by a book signing. RSVP online. 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
WEDNESDAY 7 30s & 40s Speed Dating. Irish House, 1432 St. Charles Ave., (504) 595-6755; www.theirishhouseneworleans.com — Single professionals in their 30s and 40s meet for short “pre-dates.” Visit www. pre-dating.com to register. Admission $30. 6:30 p.m. Geneaology Program. West Bank Regional Library, 2751 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey, (504) 364-2660; www.jefferson. lib.la.us — Sal Serio’s seminar introduces geneaological and vital records research methods. 1 p.m. Grant Writing Workshop. Algiers Regional Library, 3014 Holiday Drive, Algiers, (504) 529-7323; www.nolalibrary.org — Anita W. Dennis presents a grant writing workshop. 6:30 p.m. Immunization Overview. Ochsner Medical Center, 180 W. Esplanade Ave., Kenner — Christian A. Mayorga discusses immunizations. Registration required; call (800) 561-4127 or visit www.peopleshealth.com/ wellness. Free admission. Noon. Lunchbox Lecture. National World War II Museum, 945 Magazine St., (504) 527-6012; www.nationalww2museum.org — Brown bag lunch lectures discuss World War II-related topics. Free admission. Noon.
Reading Between the Wines. Pearl Wine Bar, 3700 Orleans Ave., (504) 483-6314; www.pearlwineco.com — Attendees share book recommendations and enjoy wine and cheese at an informal literary salon. 7 p.m. St. Bernard Gives Back. Chalmette High School, 1101 East Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette — A spaghetti dinner benefits Louisiana flood victims. Plates $10. 4 p.m. Under the Oaks Healthy Happy Hour. Audubon Clubhouse Cafe, 6500 Magazine St., Audubon Park, (504) 212-5282; www. auduboninstitute.org — After a combination yoga and pilates class, attendees enjoy cocktails and snacks. Visit www. footprintstofitness.com for details. Registration $25. 6:30 p.m.
THURSDAY 8 Art + Chicken-N-Waffles + Sounds. Cafe Istanbul, New Orleans Healing Center, 2372 St. Claude Ave., (504) 940-1130; www.cafeistanbulnola.com — A nighttime art market has art, jewelry, live music and chicken and waffles. 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Back to School Grocery Tour. Robert Fresh Market, 145 Robert E. Lee Blvd., (504) 282-3428; www.robertfreshmarket. com — Touro nutritionist Julie Fortenberry’s grocery tour helps shoppers plan meals, make better food choices, read food labels and learn about ingredients. Free admission. 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Fashion Night Out. Metairie Road — There are trunk shows, giveaways, pop-up shops and cocktails at a fashion-centric block party. 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Heart of Buddha’s Teaching. Tibetan House, 4900 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 8979339; www.tibetanhouse.com — Tibetan teacher Anam Thubten’s talk covers spiritual awakening and compassion. Suggested donation $10. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Instagram for Business. Peoples Health New Orleans Jazz Market, 1436 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 371-5849; www. phjmno.org — StayLocal and FSC Interactive host the social media workshop. Friday’s session is for advanced users. Free admission. 9 a.m. Thursday-Friday. Junior League Designer Showhouse. Private residence (15 Cardinal Lane, Covington) — Ten local and national designers worked on the showhouse’s rooms, which capture South Louisiana decorative styles. Proceeds benefit the Junior League of Greater Covington. Visit www.501auctions.com/jlgcshowhouse for details. Tickets $25. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday-Sunday. Louisiana Flood Relief Fundraiser. Riverview Room, The Shops at Jax Brewery, 600 Decatur St., fourth floor, (504) 525-3000; www.riverviewroom. com — New Orleans School of Cooking’s flood relief fundraiser has an open bar, hors d’oeuvres and a silent auction. Tickets $50. 5 p.m.
FRIDAY 9 Abita Brewer Series: Cocktail Brew Flight Night. Abita Brewing Company, 21084 Highway 36, Covington, (985) 893-3143 — Attendees tour the brewery, enjoy hors d’oeuvres and sample four beers inspired by classic cocktails. Tickets $25. 6:30 p.m. Curtain Call Ball. Le Petit Theatre du Vieux Carre, 616 St. Peter St., (504) 5222081; www.lepetittheatre.com — The gala benefits the theater and has stage performances, cuisine, cocktails and live music. Tickets start at $250; under age 35 $125. 7 p.m. Daiquiri Season Drink-n-Draw. Dat Dog, 601 Frenchmen St., (504) 309-3362; www.datdognola.com — Artists meet to sketch or color while sampling rum, and there are drink specials. 6 p.m. Daiquiri Tour. Ace Hotel, 600 Carondelet St., (504) 900-1180; www.acehotel. com/neworleans — A bus tour stops at daiquiri-related points of interest, with $2 daiquiris available for purchase at each stop. Tickets, $45, include a go-cup and daiquiri swag. 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday Nights at NOMA. New Orleans Museum of Art, City Park, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, (504) 658-4100; www.noma.org — The museum stays open late for a panel discussion on everyday and industrial design, cooking demonstrations and a film screening. Free with museum admission. 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. New Orleans Fall Bead and Jewelry Show. Pontchartrain Center, 4545 Williams Blvd., Kenner, (504) 465-9985 — The show is open to the public and features fashion jewelry, beads, pearls, findings and other beading supplies. Visit www.aksshow. com/aks-show-schedule/new-orleans-fall for details. Weekend tickets $5. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday-Sunday. Pharmacy Museum Golf Tournament. Audubon Park Golf Course, 6500 Magazine St., (504) 212-5290; www.auduboninstitute.org — A golf tournament benefits projects at the Louisiana Pharmacy Museum. Registration $125, foursomes $400. 12:30 p.m. Sip and Shop on Bayou Road. Kitchen Witch Cookbooks, 1452 N. Broad St., (504) 528-8382; www.kwcookbooks. com — Kitchen Witch Book Shop hosts a neighborhood shop-and-stroll with complimentary wine and beer. 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wine and Wreaths. East Jefferson Family YMCA, 6691 Riverside Drive, Metairie, (504) 888-9622 — An adult crafting workshop makes fall wreaths for display. Attendees are encouraged to BYOB. Tickets $30. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
71 SATURDAY 10 9/11 Memorial Run. La Carreta, 1200 W. Causeway Approach, Mandeville, (985) 624-2990; www.carretarestaurant.com — Hammond Firefighters Local 2361 sponsors a 5K race to commemorate Sept. 11, 2001. Proceeds benefit MDA and firefighter memorial groups. Registration $25-$35. 5:30 p.m. 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb. 400 Poydras Tower, 400 Poydras St., (504) 299-3000 — Firefighters, law enforcement officers, EMS and military climb 110 floors to commemorate first responders who died on Sept. 11, 2001. An afterparty at Barcadia follows. Visit www.neworleansstairclimb. com for details. 7 a.m. ACT Practice Test. New Orleans Public Library, main branch, 219 Loyola Ave., (504) 596-2602; www.nolalibrary.org — The New Orleans Public Library offers a free ACT practice test for teens. Register at www.theprincetonreview.com. Free admission. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. All Access. The Theatre at St. Claude, 2240 St. Claude Ave., (504) 638-6326; www.thetheatreatstclaude.com — At a benefit for abortion rights, attendees view streamed music performances and enjoy food and drinks from local pop-ups. Free admission. 6 p.m. Battle for the Bayou Bash. Frederick J. Sigur Civic Center, 8245 W. Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette, (504) 278-4242; www. sigurcenter.com — The gala with live music, food, drinks and a silent auction benefits the Save Louisiana Coalition. Tickets start at $40. 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Belle Chasse Community Craft Fair. First Baptist Church of Belle Chasse, 8828 Highway 23, Belle Chasse, (504) 394-1707; www.firstbaptistbc.net — Vendors sell handmade crafts at a market benefiting the church’s mission work in the Dominican Republic. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bike & Brunch. Louis Armstrong Park, 701 N. Rampart St., (504) 658-3200; www.nola.gov/parks-and-parkways — Odyssey House leads the bike outing, which rolls along the Lafitte Greenway and stops for brunch at locations along the way. Visit www.commitchange. com/la/new-orleans/odyssey-house/ events/2016-bike-and-brunch for details. Registration $12. 10 a.m. The Candy Land Ball. Algiers Auditorium, 2485 Guadalcanal St., Algiers, (504) 2175003 — DJ Cupcakes spins at a children’s costume party, and there’s a silent auction that benefits parks and playgrounds. Visit www.candylandball2016.brownpapertickets.com for details. Adult tickets $25-$30, kids ages 3-up $10-$15. 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Children’s Art Workshop. Rhino Contemporary Crafts Gallery, The Shops at Canal Place, 333 Canal St., second floor, (504) 523-7945; www.rhinocrafts.com — Betsy Myers-Green and Lauren Thomas lead children in making collage bookmarks. Suggested donation $5. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Critter Cinema. Louisiana SPCA, 1700 Mardi Gras Blvd., (504) 368-5191; www. la-spca.org — A movie night for kids (ages 5-10) has pizza, movies and time with the animals. Bring a sleeping bag, pillow and toothbrush. Email erica@la-spca.org to register (required). Tickets $35. 6 p.m. Downriver Festival. Old U.S. Mint, 400 Esplanade Ave., (504) 568-6993; www.louisianastatemuseum.org/museums/the-oldus-mint — The festival has symposia on coastal restoration, walking tours, cooking
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Ogden After Hours. Ogden Museum of Southern Art, 925 Camp St., (504) 5399600; www.ogdenmuseum.org — The galleries stay open late for artist talks, receptions and live music. Admission $10. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Photography Society Meeting. St. Tammany Art Association, 320 N. Columbia St., Covington, (985) 8928650; www.sttammanyartassociation. org — Professional and amateur photographers meet to discuss technical skills and brainstorm. 7 p.m. Tchoup Cancer Down Happy Hour. The Tchoup Yard, 405 Third St., (504) 8956747 — At a happy hour, the bar donates 20 percent of proceeds to American Cancer Society. 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
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demonstrations and outdoor music stages. Free admission. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Great Neighborhood SELLabration. Corpus Christi-Epiphany Catholic Church, 2022 St. Bernard Ave., (504) 945-8931; www.josephites.org/parish/ la/cce — Homebuyers and renovators connect with vendors, insurance brokers and other industry professionals. There are food trucks and free sno-balls. Free admission. 10 a.m. Hoops for Kids 3-on-3 2016 Tournament. Rev. Peter Atkins Park, 701 N. Tyler St., Covington; www.covla.com/ recreation — Teams of three junior high or highschool-age students compete in a basketball tournament. Registration $20 per team. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. New Orleans EV Day. Whole Foods Market, 300 N. Broad St., (504) 434-3364; www.wholefoodsmarket.com — An electric vehicle showcase, charging demonstrations, entertainment, door prizes and refreshments are part of a celebration for National Drive Electric Week. Free admission. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. New Orleans Ladies Arm Wrestling Championship. One Eyed Jacks, 615 Toulouse St., (504) 569-8361 — The New Orleans Ladies’ Arm Wrestlers compete in theatrical battles. A portion of proceeds benefits Project Ishmael. Visit www.nolaw.org for details. Tickets $5. 8 p.m. NOLA Gaymers Party. LGBT Community Center of New Orleans, 2727 S. Broad St., www.lgbtccno.org — LGBTQ gamers meet to socialize and play board, card and console games. 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Papermaking with City Park Plants. City Park Botanical Garden, 1 Palm Drive, (504) 483-9386; www.neworleanscitypark.com/botanical-garden — Class members learn to make paper from banana tree leaves and pampas grass. Registration required. Tickets $35. 9 a.m. Saints Kickoff Run. Mercedes-Benz Superdome, 1500 Poydras St., (504) 5873663; www.superdome.com — A 5K race celebrating the return of New Orleans Saints football ends at the 50-yard line. Visit www.saints5K.com for details. Registration $15-$60. 7:30 a.m. SeptemBEER fest. Northshore Harbor Center, 100 Harbor Center Blvd., Slidell, (985) 781-3650; www.northshoreharborcenter.com — There are 50 regional beers, live music and pong and cornhole contests at this tasting. Tickets $20-$60. Noon to 6 p.m.
SUNDAY 11 Barre3 in the Park. Longue Vue House and Gardens, 7 Bamboo Road, (504) 488-5488; www.longuevue.com — The gardens host an outdoor barre class. Suggested donation $5. 9 a.m. Coffee and Sci-Fi. Tastee Donuts, 5000 W. Esplanade Ave., Metairie, (504) 4557165 — Fans meet to discuss Star Trek, Pokemon Go and other sci-fi and gaming fandoms. 1 p.m. Orleans Sierra Club Program. Audubon Zoo, Dominion Auditorium, 6500 Magazine St. — Barataria Preserve ecologist Julie Whitbeck discusses ecological issues and projects at the park. Call (504) 307-0187 for details. Free admission. 6:30 p.m.
Party under the Marquee. Joy Theater, 1200 Canal St., (504) 528-9569; www. thejoytheater.com — The theater hosts a tailgating party for New Orleans Saints home games with drink specials, food trucks and live entertainment. Admission free, VIP entry $30. 9 a.m. Piety Street Market. Sanctuary Cultural Arts Center, 2525 Burgundy St., (504) 920-7355; www.sanctuarynola.org — More than 50 vendors offer art, jewelry, crafts, vintage clothes, collectibles, used books and flea market treasures at this market. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
MONDAY 12 Photography Club. Algiers Regional Library, 3014 Holiday Drive, Algiers, (504) 529-7323; www.nolalibrary.org — Beginning and experienced photographers meet to share work, discuss technique and participate in monthly photo assignments. 4:30 p.m. Route 61 Guest Chef Dinner. Angeline, 1032 Chartres St., Hotel Provincial, (504) 308-3106; www.angelinenola.com — Chef Matt Bolus of Nashville’s 404 Kitchen is the guest chef at a five-course dinner highlighting Southern cuisine. A portion of proceeds benefits Southern Foodways Alliance. Tickets $80, optional beverage pairings $35. 6 p.m. Rum Pairing Dinner. Maison Dupuy Hotel, 1001 Toulouse St., (504) 586-8000; www. maisondupuy.com — A four-course dinner by chef Matt Regan features paings of Old New Orleans Louisiana rums. Tickets $75; tax and gratuity not included. 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Yoga at the Brewery. Abita Brewing Company, 21084 Highway 36, Covington, (985) 893-3143 — The brewery’s yoga class benefits St. Tammany Humane Society. Bring a mat. Donations welcome. 6:30 p.m.
FARMERS MARKETS Covington Farmers Market. Covington Trailhead, 419 N. Hampshire St., Covington — The Northshore market offers local produce, meat, seafood, breads, prepared foods, plants and music. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday. Crescent City Farmers Market Magazine. Magazine Street Market, Magazine and Girod streets, (504) 861-5898; www. marketumbrella.org — The market features produce, flowers and food. 8 a.m. to noon Saturday. Crescent City Farmers Market Mid-City. American Can Apartments, 3700 Orleans Ave. — Mid-City’s evening market features fresh produce and prepared items. 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday. Crescent City Farmers Market Tulane. Tulane University Square, 200 Broadway St., (504) 865-5000; www. tulane.edu — The weekly market features produce, dairy items, kettle corn, plants and flowers. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday. CRISP Farms Market. CRISP Farms Market, 1330 France St.; www.facebook. com/crispfarms — The urban farm offers greens, produce, herbs and seedlings. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday. French Market. French Market, corner of Gov. Nicholls Street and French Market Place, (504) 522-2621; www.frenchmarket.org — The historic French Quarter market offers local produce, seafood,
SPORTS New Orleans Saints. Mercedes-Benz Superdome, 1500 Poydras St., (504) 587-3663; www.superdome.com — The New Orleans Saints play the Oakland Raiders. Noon.
WORDS Alison Pelegrin. Southern Hotel, 428 E. Boston St., Covington, (985) 871-5223; www.southernhotel.com — The poet presents her new collection Waterlines, with an introduction by Louisiana poet laureate emerita Ava Leavell Haymon. Complimentary refreshments served. 6 p.m. Thursday.
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Blood Jet Poetry Series. BJ’s Lounge, 4301 Burgundy St., (504) 945-9256 — Izzy Oneiric presents Crossing Bryan Ferry and Other Poems, followed by an open mic. 8 p.m. Wednesday. Dan Yaccarino. Garden District Book Shop, The Rink, 2727 Prytania St., (504) 895-2266; www.gardendistrictbookshop. com — The author and illustrator presents I Am a Story. 4:30 p.m. Friday. Italian Book Club. East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie, (504) 838-1190; www.jefferson.lib.la.us — The book club discusses Cuore, the Heart of a Boy in Italian. 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Louisiana Cultural Vistas New Issue Release. Frank Relle Photography, 910 Royal St., (504) 388-7601 — The gallery hosts a publication and cocktail party for Louisiana Cultural Vistas’ latest issue. Free admission. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday. Maple Street Book Club. Maple Street Book Shop, 7529 Maple St., (504) 866-4916; www.maplestreetbookshop. com — Poet and guest facilitator Brad Richard leads discussion of A Swarm of Bees in High Court, by Tonya Foster. 6 p.m. Thursday. Poetry on Poets. Cafe Istanbul, New Orleans Healing Center, 2372 St. Claude Ave., (504) 940-1130; www.cafeistanbulnola. com — Chuck Perkins hosts the poetry open mic. 9 p.m. Monday. Stella’s Open Mic. Community Commitment Education Center, 1923 Leonidas St., (504) 931-0549; www.communitycommitment.net — The monthly poetry showcase includes a featured poet and an open mic. Tickets $5. 7 p.m. Saturday.
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herbs, baked goods, coffee and prepared foods. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. German Coast Farmers Market. Ormond Plantation, 13786 River Road, Destrehan — The market features vegetables, fruits, flowers and other items. Visit www.germancoastfarmersmarket.org for details. 8 a.m. to noon Saturday. Gretna Farmers Market. Gretna Farmers Market, Huey P. Long Avenue between Third and Fourth streets, Gretna, (504) 361-1822 — The weekly rain-or-shine market features more than 25 vendors offering fruits and vegetables, meats, prepared foods, baked goods, honey and flowers. 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday. Grow Dat Farm Stand. Grow Dat Youth Farm, New Orleans City Park, 150 Zachary Taylor Drive, (504) 377-8395; www.growdatyouthfarm.org — Grow Dat Youth Farm sells its produce. 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. Hollygrove Market. Hollygrove Market & Farm, 8301 Olive St., (504) 483-7037 — The urban farm operates a daily fresh market. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Old Algiers Harvest Fresh Market. Old Algiers Harvest Fresh Market, 922 Teche St., Algiers, (504) 362-0708; www.oldalgiersharvestfreshmarket.com — Produce and seafood are available for purchase. 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday. ReFresh Project Community Garden Farmers Market. ReFresh Project, 300 N. Broad St.; www.broadcommunityconnections.org — The market offers local produce, homemade kimchi, cocoa-fruit leather, pesto and salad dressing. 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday. Rivertown Farmers Market. Rivertown, 400 block of Williams Boulevard, Kenner, (504) 468-7231; www.kenner.la.us — The market features fruits, vegetables, dairy products, preserves and cooking demonstrations. 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday. Sankofa Mobile Market. Lower 9th Ward Community Center, 5234 N. Claiborne Ave. — The Sankofa market truck offers seasonal produce from the Sankofa Garden. 11 a.m. to noon Tuesday. The truck also stops at 6322 St. Claude Ave. 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Sunday. St. Bernard Seafood & Farmers Market. Aycock Barn, 409 Aycock St., Arabi, (504) 278-4242; www.visitstbernard.com — The market offers seafood, produce, jams, preserves, baked goods, crafts, live entertainment and children’s activities. Call (504) 355-4442 for details. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Vietnamese Farmers Market. Vietnamese Farmers Market, 14401 Alcee Fortier Blvd. — Fresh produce, baked goods and live poultry are available at this early morning market. 5 a.m. Saturday.
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Edgar Degas Foundation. The nonprofit seeks volunteers to contribute to foundation development. Call (504) 821-5009 or email info @degashouse.com.
Edible Schoolyard. Edible Schoolyard seeks community volunteers and interns to assist in kitchen and garden classes and to help in school gardens. Visit www. esynola.org/get-involved or email amelia@esynola.org. First Tee of Greater New Orleans. The organization seeks volunteers to serve as mentors and coaches to kids and teens through its golf program. Visit www. thefirstteenola.org. Girls on the Run. Girls on the Run seeks running partners, assistant coaches, com-
EVENTS Wednesday of every month. Contact communityprintshop@gmail.com for details. 7:30 p.m. NOLA for Life Mentors. The city initiative’s partner organizations seek adults to mentor boys ages 15 to 18 who are at risk for violence. Visit www.nolaforlife. org/give/mentor. NOLA Tree Project. The forestry organization seeks volunteers to adopt trees around the city and trim them. Visit www. nolatreeproject.org. NOLA Wise. The partnership of Global Green, the City of New Orleans and the Department of Energy helps homeowners make their homes more energy efficient. It seeks volunteers, who must attend a 30-minute orientation. Email mrowand@ globalgreen.org. Parkway Partners. The green space and community garden organization seeks volunteers for building, gardening and other projects. Email info@parkwaypartnersnola.org, call (504) 620-2224 or visit www.parkwaypartnersnola.org. Refugee mentors. Catholic Charities of New Orleans’ Refugee Service Program seeks volunteers, especially those with Arabic, Burmese and Spanish language skills, to help newly arrived refugees learn about everyday life in America. Senior companions. The New Orleans Council on Aging seeks volunteers to assist seniors with personal and daily tasks so they can live independently. Visit www. nocoa.org or call (504) 821-4121. SpayMart. The humane society seeks volunteers for fundraising, grant writing, data input, adoptions, animal care and more. Visit www.spaymart.org, email info@ spaymart.org or call (504) 454-8200. St. Thomas Hospitality House. The Catholic charity seeks individuals and groups of volunteers to serve people experiencing homelessness. Contact Daniel Thelen at nolacw@gmail.com or (517) 290-8533. Start the Adventure in Reading. The STAIR program holds regular two-hour training sessions for volunteers, who work one-on-one with public school students to develop reading and language skills. Call (504) 899-0820, email elizabeth@ stairnola.org or visit www.stairnola.org. Teen Life Counts. The Jewish Family Service program seeks volunteers to teach suicide prevention to middle school and high school students. Call (504) 831-8475. Veterans Housing Outreach Ministries. The charity seeks volunteers to help disabled, wounded and senior veterans with food and clothing distribution, home improvement and beautification, social media and web design. Call (504) 340-3429 or visit www.veteranshousingoutreach.webs.com.
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The U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) will hold public scoping meetings in Mississippi, Alabama, Texas, and Louisiana. These meetings provide BOEM an opportunity to solicit comments from Federal, State, Tribal, and local governments, and from interested citizens and organizations. Comments will be used to prepare the Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for proposed Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) oil and gas Lease Sales 250 and 251 in the Gulf of Mexico (GOM) off the coasts of Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida. The proposed GOM lease sales are part of the proposed 2017-2022 Five-Year Program. The public scoping meetings are scheduled as follows:
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In an envelope labeled “Scoping Comments for the GOM 250 and 251 Supplemental EIS” and mailed (or hand delivered) to Mr. Gary D. Goeke, Chief, Environmental Assessment Section, Office of Environment (GM 623E), Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Gulf of Mexico OCS Region, 1201 Elmwood Park Boulevard, New Orleans, Louisiana 701232394; or
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1201 Church Street
3 beds/3.5 baths, Studio apt + bldg w/4 beds/4 baths. Recently used as a B&B. $245,000
1207 Church Street
On National Register. Recreation of Antebellum Mansion, c. 1906. 6 beds/4baths + 2 bed Carriage House. $395,000
Call Realtor Brenda Roberts Ledger-Purvis Real Estate • 601-529-6710
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2 bedroom, living room, dining room, furn kitchen, tile bath. No pets. Off Calhoun. $900/mo. Call Gary 504-494-0970.
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509 Church St. ~ McDougall House 1820’s Historic, Renovated Greek Revival Raised Cottage 5 beds/3 baths, pool. $185,000 1201 Church St. ~ Anderson House 3 beds/3.5 baths, Studio apt + bldg w/4 beds/4 baths. Recently used as a B&B. $245,000 1207 Church St. ~ On National Register Re-creation of Antebellum Mansion 6 beds/4baths + 2 bed Carriage House. $395,000 Call Realtor Brenda Roberts Ledger-Purvis Real Estate 601-529-6710
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UPTOWN/ GARDEN DISTRICT 1205 ST CHARLES/$1095
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Unfurnished 1 BR. Secure building and parking. Hardwood floors, pool, gym, laundry on site. Dep. 1 Year Lease. Call (504) 495-0094.
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2 BR, 2 BA SINGLE HOUSE NR Ochsner. Off-Street Parking. Front and side yards (owner-maintained). $1160/mo. + $1160 Deposit. Cats OK. Small dogs negotiable. Call 504-481-3112.
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Steps to Magazine St. 2 BR (shotgun) with 1BA. Renovated. Cen A/H, wsher/dryer included. Cooks kit w/granite counters. Storage room in yard. $1350/mo. Michael Baker o/a Realty Resources, Inc. 504-5235555 or 504-606-6226.
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