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STAFF President & CEO | MARGO DUBOS Publisher | JEANNE EXNICIOS FOSTER Administrative Director | MARK KARCHER

NEWS

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KAT STROMQUIST

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CLANCY DUBOS

COMMENTARY

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TUE. JUNE 6 | Nashville duo JEFF the Brotherhood has followed one of the stranger paths to rock semi-stardom: getting a surprise pickup by Warner Bros. for 2012’s Dan Auerbach-produced Hypnotic Nights, only to be surprise dropped a month before the release of its 2015 follow-up, Wasted on the Dream (Infinity Cat). The Detail opens at 9 p.m. at Gasa Gasa.

Elizabeth Cook WED. JUNE 7 | A veteran of the Grand Ole Opry and the Late Show with David Letterman, outlaw country singer Elizabeth Cook presents a solo acoustic set in advance of the June 17 release of her album Exodus of Venus. At 10 p.m. at Chickie Wah Wah.

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Off stage drama Local theater companies collaborate on comedies BY WILL COVIELLO LE PETIT THEATRE DU VIEUX CARRE

closes its centennial season with a comedy about horrible theater types, Terrence McNally’s It’s Only a Play. The play takes place in the Upper East Side New York townhouse of a socialite who’s produced a play. At an opening night party, the playwright Peter Austin (Sean Patterson), his friend and actor James Wicker (Ricky Graham) who turned down a role in the show, the director, one of the stars and a critic anxiously await reviews. Director A.J. Allegra, artistic director of the NOLA Project, cast a host of actors familiar to fans of both Le Petit and his company. “Ricky is the jaded actor,” Allegra says. “Sean is the playwright. Leslie (Castay) is the pill-popping, boozehound, washed-up actor. Cecile (Monteyne) is the idiot producer. Keith (Claverie) is the pompous director. Alex Ates is the idiot coat check boy. James Bartelle is the snobbish critic. I think I cast each of them to what I thought their strengths would be.” Now in its 13th season, The NOLA Project may not be the youngest, edgiest theater company in town anymore, Allegra says. It was closer to that in 2008, when it spent a year in residence at Le Petit and presented Assassins, Poona the F—kdog

and a couple of original works in the smaller theater in the part of the complex that is now Tableau restaurant. This production has The NOLA Project and Le Petit on equal footing as producers, and the show fits both of their companies’ seasons, Allegra says. He shared the idea of doing It’s Only a Play with Le Petit artistic director Maxwell Williams in early 2016. “It’s in a darkly humorous vein of The NOLA Project, but it’s such a great fit for a company going through its 100th anniversary at this historic playhouse,” Allegra says. “It has this love of theater and an irreverent sense of making fun of itself.” In another collaboration between established and relatively young companies, the New Orleans Shakespeare Festival at Tulane and Cripple Creek Theatre Company, now in its 11th season, are presenting The Taming of the Shrew at Tulane’s Lupin Theatre through June 18. The play begins with the indomitable Katherina Minola (Devyn Tyler) loudly defying her father and upsetting the household as he seeks to marry off her sister Bianca. “Katherina is hell and Baptista is exhausted,” says director Emilie Whelan of Cripple Creek. The drama follows Petruchio’s

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(Andrew Vaught) brash courtship and attempt to bend Katherina to his will. The humor in that battle is what drew Cripple Creek to the work. The comedy at the outset helps with its mission to meet different audiences, Whelan says. With its last two summer productions — the musicals The Cradle Will Rock and Ragtime — Cripple Creek has presented free shows as an exploration of ways to reach beyond traditional theatergoing audiences. This year, the company presented its Shakespeare production at the Treme Community Center, at Bridge House and Grace House, which help people recover from substance abuse, and to 200 inmates of the Dixon Correctional Institute north of Baton Rouge . “It’s amazing to see Shakespeare shine in a cafeteria at Bridge House,” Whelan says. While the work is a comedy, it’s also about rising up with dignity, she says.

FRI. JUNE 9 | The comedian headlines the weekly Comedy F— Yeah showcase hosted by Vincent Zambon. Nelson has appeared on Netflix’s The Characters and Tru TV’s Almost Genius and is a regular performer with Upright Citizens Brigade. Ed Black and Mary-Devon Dupuy also are on the bill at 8:30 p.m. at Dragon’s Den.

Corey Henry and the Treme Funktet & Mike Dillon Band FRI. JUNE 9 | Practically born into a brass band, his uncle’s Treme Brass Band, and a veteran of his own Lil Rascals and Rebirth brass bands, trombonist Corey Henry is right at home in his brass funk project, the Treme Funktet. Vibraphonist Mike Dillon’s band also is on the bill of this free show at 10 p.m. at Tipitina’s.

Leather Girls FRI. JUNE 9 | Austin, Texas’ Leather Girls spin the delightfully dizzy psychedelic garage rock of Texan predecessors like the 13th Floor Elevators, blasting through the roof on 2017 singles like “Arabian Daze” and “She.” Trampoline Team and Bottomfeeders open at 10 p.m. at Circle Bar.

Jake Shears SAT. JUNE 10 | Anchoring a week of queer-centric programming — beginning with a drag edition of Thursday’s Fast Times ’80s Dance Night and ending with the Bearracuda New Orleans Pride Party on Sunday — is Scissor Sisters’ main mister Jake Shears, embarking on his first-ever solo tour. DJ Sammy Jo opens at 9 p.m. at One Eyed Jacks.

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HURRICANE SEASON BEGAN LAST WEEK, but there’s no one in charge permanently at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), which is tasked with coordinating response for major disasters that affect the U.S. Since former FEMA Director Craig Fugate departed in January, around the time of the inauguration of President Donald Trump, the office has been headed by acting administrator Robert Fenton. In April, Trump nominated Brock Long, a veteran of the Alabama Emergency Management Agency, for the position of FEMA director, but Long has yet to be confirmed by the Senate. Fugate isn’t concerned about the situation, though. He told NPR last week, “The bigger challenge is longer term, is setting the tone and direction of the agency; being able to represent the agency in the policy discussions at the highest level of government.” — KEVIN ALLMAN

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librarian and associate professor at Loyola University New Orleans, was awarded a National Leadership Grants for Libraries from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Kelly and her research group were given $70,850 to conduct a yearlong study on digital library content reuse

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a former New Orleans Police Department officer and reserve Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office deputy, was found guilty of felony malfeasance in Criminal District Court May 31 for kicking a suspect’s face as the suspect was being handcuffed last year. Ballard was working a detail for a neighborhood security district in his deputy sheriff’s uniform when he kicked the suspect.

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In regard to our story about The Broad Theater hosting a screening of Wonder Woman for women only, a Facebook commenter wrote: “Anyone complaining about an only women screening is a moron. Who cares? It’s a schtick and if you’re pissed off about it, you’re probably sexist. I get inclusion, but this is a MOVIE. You’ll see it in less than 24hrs most likely.” — Danil Faust

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MAYORAL RACE TOWN HALL FORUM JUNE 17 Three of the major announced candidates for mayor (pictured l-r) — Michael Bagneris, LaToya Cantrell and Desiree Charbonnet — have committed to a town hall June 17 hosted by the group Indivisible NOLA. The town hall will focus on three municipal topics selected by Indivisible NOLA, with questioners on each topic drawn by lot. The event takes place at the First Unitarian Universalist Church of New Orleans (2903 Jefferson Ave.) and begins at 10:30 a.m. (doors will open at 10 a.m.). It’s open to the public, but seating is limited and is strictly first-come first-served. Qualifying for the New Orleans mayoral race is July 12-14. The primary will be held Oct. 14, with a runoff (if necessary) Nov. 18.

requested to wear red in “Big Red’s” honor.

Quote of the week “We’re course-correcting history, not ignoring it. ... We’re making straight what was made crooked.” — Mayor Mitch Landrieu to Meet the Press host Chuck Todd, explaining his rationale for removing four Confederate monuments. The 10-minute interview got bumped from broadcast for breaking news, but was posted online. Asked about the largely positive national reaction to his speech on the subject, Landrieu demurred, saying, “Really, it was a speech to the people of New Orleans.” On a related topic, Landrieu said he thought the group Take ’Em Down NOLA was “wrong” for wanting the statue of Andrew Jackson in Jackson Square to be removed as well. He also denied he had any designs on running for president in 2020.

3 Public memorial for Deborah Cotton set A memorial for Deborah “Big Red” Cotton — Gambit’s longtime second-line correspondent who died last month — has been set for 11 a.m. June 10 at the Carver Theater (2101 Orleans Ave.) in Treme. Cotton, who died of complications from injuries she received in the 2013 Mother’s Day second line shooting, will be remembered by members of the brass band and second-line communities with

music by TBC Brass Band during the service. A procession is set to follow down North Claiborne Avenue and through Treme, ending at the Candlelight Lounge near Cotton’s longtime home, followed by a block party. Musicians also will perform nearby at Tuba Fats Square in Cotton’s memory. Cotton was a chronicler and booster of the city’s social aid and pleasure clubs, brass bands and second-line community. She also was a passionate advocate for social justice causes, and wrote the book Notes From New Orleans. Attendees are

4 Affordable housing proponents relieved that bill failed New Orleans affordable housing advocates breathed a sigh of relief after Louisiana legislators failed to pass a bill that would prevent city officials from requiring developers to set aside units for low-income residents. The House Commerce Committee voted 7-8 May 30 to prevent Senate Bill 162 by state Sen. Conrad Appel, R-Metairie, from reaching the House floor. The bill essentially would neuter “inclusionary zoning” plans set forth by Mayor Mitch Landrieu and the New Orleans City Planning Commission — as well as any potential statewide efforts — requiring new housing developments include units for low-income renters. Opponents argued those kinds of zoning decisions and plans for how best to serve affordability issues should rest with local gov-

ernments, not the state. Proponents of the bill said forcing inclusionary zoning rules, rather than focusing on incentives, wards off developers.

5 Legislative special session looms Gov. John Bel Edwards last week served legal notice he intends to call a special session of the 2017 Legislature to begin 30 minutes after the regular session adjourns at its official deadline, 6 p.m. on June 8 — if lawmakers have not completed their work on three funding instruments (including an acceptable operating budget for the next fiscal year). If needed, the special session will run through midnight June 19. The Legislature has not reached an agreement on House Bills 1, 2 and 3, which provide for state agency operating budgets and state construction projects. Unless lawmakers pass all three by June 8, they will reconvene for the fourth special session since Edwards took office in January 2016. Under law, the governor must give notice of his inten-

tion to call the session seven days in advance and set topic parameters. “I am issuing this call as a precautionary measure,” Edwards said in a statement. “Should we come to an agreement on the operating and construction budgets, the special session will not be necessary.” — KATIE GAGLIANO & MATT HOUSTON | MANSHIP SCHOOL NEWS SERVICE

6 ‘Sanctuary’ cities bill withers in committee A bill that aimed to revoke state funding to “sanctuary” cities has died in a Louisiana Senate committee. House Bill 676 from state Rep. Valarie Hodges, R-Denham Springs, was deferred without objection by the state’s Senate’s Judiciary B Committee May 30. An amended version of the bill would give municipalities with so-called “sanctuary” policies 90 days to change those policies or risk losing state funding — though Hodges conceded that Louisiana does not have any “sanctuaries” that protect people living in the country illegally from federal authorities.

7 Confederate monument bill dead in Legislature After nearly seven hours of debate and testimony, a Louisiana Senate committee effectively killed a pair of bills that would give voters and the state Legislature control over the fate of monuments to the Confederacy in Louisiana. The Senate and Governmental Affairs Committee voted 4-2 May 31 to defer state Sen. Beth Mizell’s Senate Bill 198 and state Rep. Thomas Carmody’s House Bill 71. The measures are effectively dead for this year’s session. The bills followed intense public debate and demonstrations over the fate of four monuments in New Orleans. Monuments to P.G.T. Beauregard, Jefferson Davis, Robert E. Lee and the white supremacist insurrection at the Battle of Liberty Place were removed over several weeks beginning in April, more than a year following a New Orleans City Council vote to take them down. Members of the nine-person Senate committee — which includes New Orleans Sens. Wesley Bishop, Karen Carter Peterson, Troy Carter and J.P. Morrell — objected to the state taking decision-making power away from local governments and subjecting municipalities to costly elections.

8 Dating partners to have domestic abuse protections in Louisiana The state Senate passed a pair of measures last week that provide dating partners, including those in same-sex relationships, the same protections afforded spouses in domestic abuse cases. House Bill 223 by state Rep. Helena Moreno, D-New Orleans, had been amend-

ed on the House floor to define dating partners as “any person who has been or is involved in a sexual or intimate relationship characterized by the expectation of affectionate involvement” regardless of living arrangements. Under current law, dating partners involved in domestic abuse cases may only be charged with simple battery — not domestic abuse battery, which carries more severe penalties. Louisiana is one of nine states that does not currently recognize dating partners in such cases. House Bill 27 by state Rep. Patrick Connick, R-Marrero, changes the definition of “household member” in domestic violence cases to include couples involved in sexual or intimate relationships, regardless of sexual orientation. Connick’s measure passed the Senate in a 2513 vote. Both bills now head to Gov. John Bel Edwards for his signature. — MATT HOUSTON | MANSHIP SCHOOL NEWS SERVICE

9 Pride of Place opens at NOMA June 23 Longtime New Orleans gallery owner Arthur Roger has donated his entire personal modern art collection to the New Orleans Museum of Art, and an exhibit focusing on the collection, Pride of Place: The Making of Contemporary Art in New Orleans, opens at the museum June 23. Among the artists represented are Luis Cruz Azaceta, Willie Birch, Douglas Bourgeois, Robert Colescott, George Dureau, Robert Gordy, Deborah Kass, Catherine Opie, Robert Polidori, Holton Rower and John Waters. The exhibit will be on view through Sept. 3.

10 Arcade Fire to play UNO Lakefront Arena Sept. 26 Arcade Fire will release its fifth album, Everything Now, July 28, and the band (which lives part-time in New Orleans) also announced a North American “Infinite Content” tour beginning in September. Arcade Fire will perform at UNO Lakefront Arena Sept. 26. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, June 9. Wolf Parade will open.

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The bill faced opposition in the Senate committee from New Orleans Democratic state Sens. Karen Carter Peterson and J.P. Morrell. New Orleans Police Superintendent Michael Harrison was among law enforcement officials opposing the bill. “It is all about building trust and making people safe and providing public safety,” Harrison said. “This bill ... removes resources from the department to provide that safety ... and makes officers unsafe and makes citizens unsafe.”

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A force of nature: remembering Nancy Marsiglia WE ALL LIKE TO THINK WE’RE GOING TO LEAVE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE, but only a few can truly be

said to have enriched an entire community. Civic and political activist Nancy Marsiglia was among those few. In actions great and small, she inspired and empowered a generation of women and changed New Orleans very much for the better. Nancy died suddenly last week at the age of 64, leaving a host of shocked friends and family members to mourn her — and to carry on her work. She was a tireless champion of her adopted city and state, and particularly of causes relating to women, children and families. A native of Richmond, Virginia, Nancy came to New Orleans to attend Newcomb College and never left. She served leading roles on many local boards, including the Audubon Nature Institute, the Greater New Orleans Foundation, Women of the Storm, Agenda for Children, United Way’s Women’s Leadership Council, Dress for Success New Orleans, the New Orleans Council for Young Children in Need and many others. She also was a founding member of the Louisiana Children’s Museum and the founding board chair of the Louisiana Policy Institute for Children. In the late 1980s, she chaired the campaign to build the Audubon Aquarium of the Americas, one of our city’s leading attractions. At every turn, Nancy distinguished herself by her selflessness, her tenacity, her fearlessness and her passion for doing what she knew to be right. Fellow activist and close friend Anne Milling described her as “intelligent, direct, feisty, articulate, a woman of strong convictions — indeed a type A personality — but in her petite 5-foot-3-inch frame, she packed gigantic portions of compassion, kindness, generosity and savvy. She stood so tall when it came to her beliefs.” My wife Margo and I first met Nancy in 1990 when we were trying to find an investor to help us buy Gambit. We knew lots of potential investors, but we needed someone with no agenda and tons of integrity. Nancy was a perfect fit, an angel investor in every sense of the word. For all her political activism, she never once tried to influence the paper’s editorial position. It’s no

exaggeration to say that without her, we would not have been able to buy the paper. Indeed, Gambit might not have survived at all without her. “Nancy was more than a business partner,” Margo recalled. “She made me believe in myself, not just as a publisher but also as someone who could help make a difference. She inspired everyone she worked with that way.” What began as a business partnership quickly blossomed into a great friendship, one that only intensified after Nancy amicably (and unselfishly) sold her interest in Gambit to us in 1996. “I’ve always felt that you two should own the paper yourselves,” she told Margo and me. “I’m just glad I’m here to see it happen.” In addition to her many civic endeavors, Nancy was a fierce advocate for Democratic causes and candidates. She was among the top financial supporters of former U.S. Sens. John Breaux and Mary Landrieu, Mayor Mitch Landrieu and many others — especially women candidates. She was President Bill Clinton’s Louisiana finance chair in 1992, and Clinton reportedly offered her an ambassadorship. She declined. Nancy never wanted attention, high office or accolades. Her reward was seeing a project through to completion or a favored candidate do well in office — and to that end she was as generous with her advice and criticism as she was with her money. “Every city and every town needs a Nancy Marsiglia,” Breaux said. “You couldn’t succeed in politics in New Orleans without having her on your team. And when she called, she was calling with a purpose. She never just called to say, ‘How’s the weather?’” As much as Nancy identified as a Democrat, she didn’t let party affiliation affect her dedication to a worthy cause. At the time of her death, Nancy and Milling were working closely with Republican Congressman Garret Graves to help get federal funding for the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion Project.

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In honoring her with the Hannah G. Solomon Award in 2010, the local chapter of the National Council of Jewish Women wrote of Nancy: “As a lifelong volunteer and community leader, she has dedicated time and energy to nearly everything important to women, children, and families, and so much more that’s good for New Orleans.” Nancy could have enjoyed all the riches of life, but she preferred the simple, quiet blessings of family and friends. My favorite memory of her will always be Christmas Eve, except Dec. 24 was never Christmas Eve for us — it was Nancy’s birthday. Every year I would visit her and her husband Mike bearing a gift that Margo had picked out, and every year I’d make the same silly joke about how I’d searched for months to find that perfect gift. Nancy would laugh every year as though she’d heard that joke for the first time — and then she, Mike and I would spend an hour or more catching up, talking politics and enjoying her special day. I will miss that time so much. For me, Dec. 24 will always be Nancy’s birthday. Nancy’s sudden, untimely passing leaves all of us who knew and loved her with a profound, unspeakable sense of loss. Yet I know that if she could give us one last piece of her mind, it likely would be, “Don’t cry for me. There’s too much work to be done!” Yes, much work remains, but it will be all the more difficult to do without Nancy there to lead us, inspire us, and prod us along the way.

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It’s hurricane season again THE ATLANTIC HURRICANE SEASON OFFICIALLY BEGAN JUNE 1,

even though the first named storm of the season (Tropical Storm Arlene) formed April 19, one of only two named storms to form in April since at least the 1960s. Forecasters at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center have forecast a second consecutive above-normal hurricane season for the Atlantic, with 11 to 17 named storms, five to nine of which could become hurricanes and two to four Category 3, 4 or 5 hurricanes. But as we in Louisiana know, it only takes one. Now is the time to review hurricane preparations and make sure friends, relatives and neighbors have a plan as well. The basics for “hunkering down” in a non-evacuation situation include bottled water (at least a gallon per person per day), ready-to-eat food, flashlights, a battery-operated radio (and extra batteries), baby supplies, pet supplies, wet wipes, a stash of cash, cellphone chargers (a portable power source for them is a good idea) and at least a week’s worth of necessary medication. A rule of thumb throughout hurricane season is not to let your gas tank go below half-full. If authorities advise or order an evacuation, you’ll want all those things with you, plus copies of important paperwork (including insurance policies, medical records and family photos) in a waterproof container. If you have pets, that paperwork should include your pets’ proof of vaccinations. Most important, you should know where you’re going now and be prepared for hours on the highway. For those with special medical needs or who require assistance, Evacuteer (www.evacuteer.org) is the place to start. The city has designated 17 official “evacuspots” around town, four of which will cater to those with special needs. (Note that evacuees may bring only one carry-on bag and personal item

Hurricane Sandy in 2012 was the second most costly storm ever to hit the U.S. PHOTO COURTESY NASA GODDARD SPACE CENTER

apiece.) It’s estimated that 40,000 New Orleanians may need Evacuteer services, and it’s recommended you register ahead of time to speed the process. Even if you don’t need city help, check with neighbors and friends who may need help getting out of town. We’ll say it again: It only takes one storm to create havoc, so don’t be lulled by minor hurricanes or even tropical storms. Last year’s devastating Hurricane Matthew was a Category 5 out at sea that made landfall as a Category 1, but it still killed dozens of people in the U.S. and hundreds in Haiti and Cuba. Sandy was a former hurricane that had become extratropical by the time it hit New York and New Jersey in 2012, but it killed 157 Americans and became the second-costliest storm in American history (after Hurricane Katrina). A slow-moving tropical storm can cause more damage than a fast-moving minor hurricane — it all depends on who’s in the unlucky path. If you’re new to living in hurricane country, pay attention to official warnings and be ready to go if ordered. For more information and tips, visit the state’s Get a Game Plan website (www.getagameplan. org) and the city’s NOLA Ready site (www.nola.gov/ready). The Atlantic hurricane season ends Nov. 30.

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Hey Blake, With all the talk of monuments lately, a friend reminded me of a scandal involving the firemen’s memorial at Greenwood Cemetery on Canal Street. Didn’t vandals remove the head of the fireman statue sometime in the early 1990s? PRESTON

Dear Preston, Cemetery vandalism is a loathsome crime, especially when the target is a high-profile memorial at the intersection of Canal Street and City Park Avenue, seen by thousands of people each day. Greenwood Cemetery was opened in 1852 and is owned by the Firemen’s Charitable and Benevolent Association. The 52-foot-tall monument to local firefighters near the entrance to the cemetery features a statue of a firefighter with hose in hand standing beneath Gothic arches on a granite pedestal. The statue was designed by Alexander Doyle, who also designed local statues of Generals Robert E. Lee and P.G.T. Beauregard, as well as Margaret Haughery. The firemen’s monument was dedicated on Oct. 23, 1887. In December 1991, a vandal lopped off the firefighter’s head, which is life-size and wears an old-style fireman’s hat. “There are no clues to the whereabouts of the head, although New Orleans police

The restored memorial to local firefighters at Greenwood Cemetery. P H OTO B Y K A N DAC E P O W E R G R AV E S

are investigating,” The Times-Picayune reported. One of the statue’s arms and the hose were also knocked off but later were located. The head turned up a few weeks later and was returned to the cemetery by a man whose friend said he found it in a West Bank trash bin. Local stonemason Vincent Imbraguglio was hired to reconstruct and refurbish the statue. “He’ll stand up to the ages,” he said after finishing the job.

BLAKEVIEW THIS WEEK MARKS THE 125TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE START OF A LEGAL JOURNEY that began in New Orleans and ended in the U.S. Supreme Court.

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On June 7, 1892, New Orleanian Homer A. Plessy boarded a “whites only” car of the East Louisiana Railroad bound for Covington. Although he had a first-class ticket, he was ordered off the “white” car when he told the railroad conductor he was one-eighth black. Plessy, who had light skin, was a member of a group called the Comite des Citoyens, which orchestrated the act of civil disobedience in an effort to repeal Louisiana’s Separate Car Act of 1890, which required separate accommodations for blacks and whites on railroads. Plessy’s great-grandmother was from Africa, so he was classified as black by law and was required to sit in the “colored” railroad car. He refused and was arrested at Press and Royal streets. After a night in jail, Plessy appeared in criminal court before Judge John Howard Ferguson. Plessy unsuccessfully argued the law was unconstitutional. The case went all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court, which in a famous 1896 ruling allowed for “separate but equal” public facilities for blacks and whites. That ruling was overturned in 1954 in the case of Brown v. Board of Education. Plessy died in 1925. In 2009, members of his family and relatives of Judge Ferguson attended the unveiling of a historical marker at Press and Royal Streets, near the former site of the railway station.

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OVER THE PAST FEW YEARS, NATIVE NEW ORLEANIANS BRAD AND AMBER GUNN DEVELOPED A BUSINESS THAT CAPITALIZES on

the region’s booming craft beer scene. New Orleans Brews Cruise (504-517-4671; www. brewscruise.com/ neworleans) became a reality with the official launch of their brewery tour business in January 2017. As the Gunns both are beer aficionados, launching this type of business made perfect sense for them. New Orleans Brews Cruise offers tours of the nine breweries located in the greater New Orleans area and 504 Craft Beer Reserve, a store specializing in craft brews. For $60 a person (and with a minimum of four people), a Brews Cruise van will take you to your choice of three local breweries. The tours depart from The Avenue Pub on St. Charles Avenue. At each brewery stop, riders have three to five beer samples before moving on to the next location. Between stops, water and snacks are provided as well as cold storage for any purchases from the breweries. The tour lasts approximately four hours. The Gunns’ goal is to offer a safe and educational experience for their customers. Offering brewery tours minimizes the risk involved with imbibing and driving, and participants receive an education about the brewing process and various beer styles. “We’re really into the craft beer scene and we wanted to share that with both locals and visitors,” Amber says. “We’ve been on these types of brewery tours in Boston and Denver, and we thought it would work well in New Orleans.” On a recent trip to the Great American Beer Festival in Denver, the Gunns struck up a conversation with the owner of Denver Brews Cruise. Considering the burgeoning local brewery scene and New Orleans’ reputation as a tourist destination, the Gunns thought a Brews Cruise was needed here too.

Several more breweries and brewpubs are slated to open in the area this year. “I’m excited about the expansion of breweries and I’m excited that now we have so many breweries that we can go to locally,” Amber says. “With 33 breweries now in

Louisiana, we’re offering tours that go beyond New Orleans.” Weekly, the Gunns offer a tour that visits the four breweries on the Northshore, and about once a month, New Orleans Brews Cruise offers tours as far away as Lafayette and Baton Rouge.

SHOPPING NEWS BY KATHERINE M. JOHNSON

Hi-Brow Beauty Bar (2007 Metairie Road, Metairie, 504-325-2222; www. hibrownola.com) honors local educators through June. Teachers and school administrators are eligible for a drawing for a discount on custom facial services. Appointments are required and teachers and administrators must show proof of employment at a school. At the time of the appointment, customers draw a ticket at random for $5, $10 or $15 off the service. Call for details and to schedule a session. tasc Performance (3913 Magazine St., 504-304-5030; www.tascperformance.com) hosts tasc FORCE power flow yoga at 11 a.m. on Sundays in June. The hour-long yoga class is organized by NOLA Tribe Yoga and is free and open to the public. After the class, students can enjoy light refreshments (including mimosas) while shopping. Join Uptown Needle & CraftWorks (4610 Magazine St., 504-302-9434; www.uptowncraftworks.com) for a workshop on making a sleeveless summer top from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday, June 7. Attendees will learn to sew an A-line sleeveless top (with style variations for the neckline and back details). Bring your own fabric, or purchase fabric at the store; all instore purchases are 15 percent off the day of the workshop. Registration is $38. Call for more information and to sign up.

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YOURSELF The New Orleans Drag Workshop, through the eyes of the ‘head mister-ess’ and a recent ‘draguate’ BY KAT STROMQUIST | @KSTROMQUIST

CLASS, FRANKY CANGA WAS HAVING TROUBLE WITH THE LIP SYNCING . Canga,

whose drag name is the mononymous “Franky,” had studied dance, so he felt comfortable onstage. But he couldn’t seem to nail the lyrics to the song he’d chosen to perform: the staccato rap “Bling Bling,” by Junglepussy. “The ending verse, she essentially does eight bars in, like, 25 seconds. It’s like, spit fire, spit fire. And that was the only part of the song I could not get,” Canga notes ruefully. Lip syncing is just one practicum offered by New Orleans Drag Workshop. Its students (men — and, occasionally women) study drag, the gender-bending performance art that experiments with notions of beauty and identity. Founder and head “mister-ess” Vinsantos DeFonte says his workshop is one of the most intensive of its kind. Its cycles run for 10 weeks and culminate in a full-scale “draguation” performance at Allways Lounge. The next event, for graduates of the workshop’s sixth cycle, takes place June 19. DeFonte started the workshop after moving to New Orleans and finding drag nights that were very different from those in San Francisco, where he spent years doing experimental and avant-garde drag at a monthly event called Trannyshack. In New Orleans, he discovered somewhat more conservative, femme-leaning drag shows “steeped in tradition and these long lineages of family,” he says. “Growing up, I was always immersed in the alternative drag scene,” DeFonte

adds. “Boys, girls, trans people, everybody mixed together. Gender wasn’t really the point of our drag. The point was really just to express ourselves, and to be someone that we weren’t in our daily lives.” In organizing the New Orleans Drag Workshop, DeFonte wanted to cultivate drag that was more in line with his existing sensibilities, but he discovered something different and unexpected — a diverse and enthusiastic array of aspiring drag artists, all with their own conceptions of who they wanted to be. “People came into the workshop and said, ‘I want to look like Christina Aguilera.’ … I really encourage them to keep an open mind and be flexible, because we’re discovering these characters as we go along,” DeFonte says. JOINING NEW ORLEANS DRAG WORKSHOP ISN’T EASY. There’s a surpris-

ingly intensive, multi-step application process involving written responses and in-person interviews, and there isn’t enough room for everyone. DeFonte says he always has to turn people away. For those who make the cut, there’s much to learn, especially for people who don’t have much experience with makeup or wig styling. (Imagine cramming an entire lifetime of knowledge of the feminine grooming arts into 10 weeks.) But DeFonte stresses that his classes are much more than learning about hip pads and makeup contouring techniques to change the shape of the face. Instead, students focus

Neon Burgundy takes the crown at the Miss Pageant Pageant, a competition of New Orleans Drag Workshop graduates. PHOTO BY ROY GUSTE

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$400. Gigs also call for a maddening amount of administrative work, ranging from booking details with venues to submitting music to collecting payments. And, of course, there’s the time it takes to transform into one’s character, a process that’s both physical and mental. Four hours before the start of a gig, Canga likes to begin by putting on a disco playlist. Then he’ll mix a cocktail and sit in front of the mirror to sculpt his brows. He spends the hours that follow becoming “Franky.” “People think it’s easy. They say, ‘I could throw on a wig and a dress,’” he says. “[But] there’s tucking, there’s padding, there’s makeup, there’s shaving. … There is a lot of work that goes before having to go onstage for five minutes.”

He spends the hours that follow becoming “Franky.”

THOUGH DEFONTE SAYS NOT EVERYONE COMES TO THE WORKSHOP with a plan to be-

Cycle 4 Draguation curtain call. PHOTO BY ROY GUSTE

on creating a unique character and learning to embody that character with poise and stage presence. In drag, people often transcend their typical gender presentation and physical form, expanding the boundaries of their identities. DeFonte says it can be really effective in helping people overcome self-confidence and bodyimage issues. He knows his students have made it when he sees them “bust out” onstage. “Probably the biggest thing is being completely free in front of an audience … just opening themselves up to trying new things,” he says. “The biggest challenge is letting go.” CANGA, THE DRAG STUDENT, WOULDN’T OVERCOME HIS LIP SYNCING PROBLEM until “dragua-

tion,” when he aced his performance just as he realized a strobe

light would have concealed any wobbly parts of his “vocals.” But the biggest learning curve, he says, came at the beginning. It took him eight or nine years to get up the courage to do drag in the first place, overcoming “insecurities and childhood fears” and concerns about his family’s misconceptions. “Certain family members [thought] that drag was sort of my easy way to transition to becoming a woman,” he says. “That’s true for some people, but it wasn’t necessarily true for me. It’s an art form. I get to dress up; I get to throw colors on myself.” When he came to the workshop for his first drag experiences, Canga envisioned his character as a takeno-crap hip-hop type in big hoop earrings, the kind of girl who knows how to hotwire her boyfriend’s car. But through the workshop and beyond, he’s uncovered someone different, and (to his surprise) more androgynous. “I like the idea now that ‘Franky’ kind of either blurs gender or erases it,” he says. “I’ve intentionally been

come a working drag queen, many “draguates” do go on to careers onstage. Since finishing the workshop, Canga has been working gigs at clubs like One Eyed Jacks and Rare Form. He’s also preparing an audition for RuPaul’s Drag Race and learning about drag as a business. Some of his discoveries: Gigs can pay well — especially in out-of-town markets such as Los Angeles — but for starting artists there’s a lot of up-front investment. The workshop itself has a registration fee of about $100, but there’s almost no end to the amount of money one can spend on makeup and costumes; a pair of shoes that will last five or six shows easily can cost $300 to

Miss Pageant Pageant contestants prepare for their performances. PHOTO BY ROY GUSTE

THEATER BEYOND THE POPULAR WORK OF LGBT WRITERS AND COMPOSERS

— think Tennessee Williams or Stephen Sondheim — several New Orleans stage productions are making a point to share stories about LGBT experiences and characters. Below, the organizers of a few recent events talk queer spaces, representation and their efforts to put LGBT lives in the spotlight. Greetings, from Queer Mountain. This monthly storytelling show created by Micheal Foulk is held the second Friday of every month at The New Movement Theater. Local host Amanda Golob presents the evening featuring several eight-minute stories by LGBT-identified storytellers. Lots of people tell relationship or coming-out sto-

ries, but there also are funny stories such as the tale of a risque encounter with a carrot, or topical discussions, such as an ongoing conversation held after the recent presidential election. The best part of the event, Golob says, is the sense of community among participants, many of whom come every month and hang out for the low-key, early-evening show. “A lot of times queer people don’t feel like they have a space,” she says. “Me being queer, it adds an extra layer to everything I do in life. It’s nice when people can relate to that.” Postcards From Over the Edge. This play in development begins in 1890s New Orleans and discusses the prosecution of “crimes against nature” laws throughout the city’s history. These Louisiana laws effectively criminalized LGBT people, penalizing those who had been arrested for sex work or for what was seen as deviant behavior and often forcing them to register as sex offenders. “[The laws were] pinpointed at penalizing people who the government had deemed perverse,” director Tela Love explains. The production will draw on newspaper archives and historical records, but writer and performer Karel Sloane-Boekbinder hopes it also will highlight the personal heroism of its characters. “Often when LGBTQ issues are portrayed in mainstream media … they don’t show triumph,” she says. “They don’t show [characters] over-

coming incredibly difficult circumstances to succeed.” The producers recently hosted a staged reading and talkback about the play-in-progress. The full production is scheduled to premiere June 2018. As One. New Orleans Opera Association marketing director Joe McKesson says this contemporary chamber opera, which opened at Marigny Opera House earlier this month, has been staged 10 times since its premiere in 2014. It’s an opera partially inspired by the life of transgender film director Kimberly Reed. Though it’s now closed in New Orleans, you can listen to some of the music on the opera’s website (www.aopopera.org), sung

A scene from As One. PHOTO COURTESY NEW ORLEANS OPERA ASSOCIATION

by a male and a female singer. McKesson says productions like As One play an important role in facilitating discussion about the increasing visibility of transgender people, especially for people who are just learning more about trans rights. “Right now is a time for hard conversations,” he says. “There are no easy conversations in our current political or social environment. Art plays a very strong role in helping to start those conversations.” — KAT STROMQUIST PAGE 23

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Queer Pride Trivia with the New Orleans Public Library 7 p.m.-10 p.m. AllWays Lounge & Theatre, 2240 St. Claude Ave. Test your knowledge of LGBT history and literature. Individuals and teams of up to four welcome. Sponsored by Esoterotica: Original Erotic

Readings by Local Writers. Free.

THU. JUNE 8 LGBT+ Archives Project of Louisiana Annual Membership Meeting 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Marigny Opera House, 725 St. Ferdinand St. Learn about the LGBT+ Archives Project with guest speakers Bonnie

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Gabel and indee mitchell of Last Call: Queer Histories/Queer Futures and Mark Cave, senior curator at the Historic New Orleans Collection. Free.

FRI. JUNE 9 Greetings From Queer Mountain 7:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. The New Movement, 2706 St. Claude Ave. An LGBT standup comedy/ storytelling showcase. New Orleans Ladies Arm Wrestling presents “Queer as F*CK Pride Dance Party” 9 p.m.-till One Eyed Jacks, 615 Toulouse St. With DJ Ruby and DJ Afro Anarchy. Drag performances by LibeRaunchy, Kat $natch and Dede Onassis. $10. Phoenix Block Party 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Phoenix Bar, 941 Elysian Fields Ave. Vendors, drinks and more. Free. Fired Up: In Association With Scruff 10 p.m.-4 a.m. Location TBA Dance party with DJs Honey Dijon, Vicki Powell and Mark O’Brien. Hosts: Johnny Scruff, Jake Shears, Mr. New Orleans Pride Troy Powell and Mr. Louisiana Leather 2017 Ross Ransom. $15.

940 Elysian Fields Ave. Performances by male and female impersonators, vendor booths, music and more. Free. GirlBar New Orleans: Pride Ladies Party 3 p.m.-8 p.m. Bourbon Pub/Parade, 801 Bourbon St. The official women’s Pride dance party. Pride Karaoke 5 p.m.-till Kajun’s Pub, 2256 St. Claude Ave. The karaoke capital of the Faubourg Marigny throws a pridethemed singalong. Raw Tops: A Queer Rooftop Dance Party 6 p.m.-10 p.m. Catahoula Hotel, 914 Union St. DJ Yes Kate Yes spins at the coed dance party. New Orleans Pride Parade 7:30 p.m.-till French Quarter and Faubourg Marigny The parade will leave Washington Square Park in the Faubourg Marigny and roll down Frenchmen Street to Decatur Street, turn on Canal Street, turn on Burgundy Street, turn on Conti Street, and roll up Bourbon Street toward the Marigny. Free.

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Grrlspot Presents: Rouge — New Orleans Pride Party 7 p.m.-3 a.m. The Parish at House of Blues, 225 Decatur St. A parade-watching party is followed by a late-night dance party. Organizers encourage attendees to wear red. $10.

Pridefest on Elysian Fields 2 p.m.-6 p.m.

Jake Shears 9 p.m.-till

Country Dance Party 9 p.m.-till Mag’s 940, 940 Elysian Fields Ave. An evening of country-western dancing. New Orleans Pride’s Official SCRUFF Dance Party 10 p.m.-till Oz, 800 Bourbon St. Dance the night away to DJs. Pandora Boxx and Darienne Lake 10 p.m.-till Four Seasons Bar, 3229 N. Causeway Blvd., Metairie Two stars of RuPaul’s Drag Race perform. NOLA Gay Pride Celebration 11 p.m.-till Cafe Istanbul, 2372 St. Claude Ave. DJ Sammy Jo provides music for Jake Shears’ show’s afterparty, hosted by Vinsantos DeFonte.

SUN. JUNE 11 Pride Dance Party 12 a.m.-till Bourbon Pub/Parade, 801 Bourbon St. A late-night dance party with a 1 a.m. cash balloon drop. Family Equality Day 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Longue Vue House & Gardens, 7 Bamboo Road Families are welcome at this daytime event with children’s activities, face painting, a bounce house, food, vendors, the New Orleans Gay Men’s Chorus, “drag queen story time” and more. Equality March 2 p.m.-5 p.m. Jackson Square The New Orleans contingent of the national June 11 Equality March. Pride “T” Dance 4 p.m.-till Bourbon Pub/Parade, 801 Bourbon St. A Sunday afternoon dance party with two DJs. Bearracuda 8 p.m.-till One Eyed Jacks, 615 Toulouse St. Dance party for bears and their admirers, with music by DJ Matt Consola. $8 ($5 before 10 p.m.).

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Index: Bicycling .............................................................. 3 Cancer programs, education & events ......... 3 Dance, Zumba & hula hooping ....................... 3 Educational events .......................................... 5 Fitness & exercise ............................................ 5 Foot races & walks ........................................... 6 Health fairs, screenings & events ..................7 Meditation, self-care and spirituality ..........8 Nutrition & weight loss ...................................8 Pilates .................................................................8 Pre-natal & post-partum workshops ..........8 Support groups ................................................. 9 Training sessions ............................................ 10 Yoga & tai chi .................................................. 10

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BICYCLING GetUpNRide NOLA. Hi-Ho Lounge, 2239 St. Claude Ave., (504) 945-4446; www.hiholounge.net — GetUpNRide NOLA presents a weekly social bike ride. Visit www. facebook.com/getupnridenola for details. 7:30 p.m. Weekly on Tuesdays.

The Giro Ride. Starbucks, 800 Harrison Ave., (504) 486-8829; www.starbucks.com — The free bike riding club meets twice a week. 7 a.m. Weekly on Saturdays and Sundays.

It’s All About the Music Ride. Congo Square, Louis Armstrong Park, North Rampart and St. Ann streets — NOLA Social Ride presents a weekly social bike ride from Congo Square. Visit www.nolasocialride.org for details. 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Weekly on Tuesdays. NOLA Social Ride Thursdays. NOLA Social Ride presents weekly Happy Thursday bike rides from rotating locations: first Thursday of the month

Uptown (Dat Dog), second Mid-City (Parkway Bakery), third CBD (Mannings), fourth week varies. Visit www.nolasocialride.org for details. 7 p.m. Weekly on Thursdays.

CANCER PROGRAMS, EDUCATION & EVENTS Cancer Survivorship Program. West Jefferson Medical Center, 1101 Medical Center Blvd., Marrero, (504) 347-5511; www.wjmc.org — The ongoing education and networking series for people affected by a cancer diagnosis covers topics including Reiki, nutrition, genetics, yoga, essential oils, women’s health, painting and more. Light dinner provided. Call (504) 349-1232 to register. Free admission. 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. June 20, July 18 and Aug. 15. Look Good, Feel Better. West Jefferson Medical Center, 1101 Medical Center Blvd., Marrero, (504) 347-5511;

www.wjmc.org — The Cancer Center holds a beauty workshop for women undergoing cancer treatment. Registration required; call (800) 227-2345. Free admission. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. June 14. Team Survivors: Breast Edition. UMC Oncology Center, 2001 Tulane Ave., (504) 702-3000 — The support group, held the first Thursday of every month, is geared toward breast cancer survivors and their loved ones. 5 p.m. July 6 and Aug. 3.

DANCE, ZUMBA & HULA HOOPING Ballet Class. Rosenwald NORDC Center, 1120 S. Broad St., (504) 658-3052; www.nordc. org/parks/rosenwald — Dance Fit New Orleans holds free weekly ballet classes. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Weekly on Thursdays. Bookoo Rueda. Ashe Cultural Arts Center, 1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 569-9070; www.ashecac.

org — Baba Luther Gray leads weekly music and dance classes based on Afro-Cuban and New Orleans rhythms. Visit www.bkrueda.com for details. Donations accepted. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Weekly on Wednesdays. Cardio Line Dancing. The Esplanade, 1401 W. Esplanade Ave., Kenner, (504) 468-6116; www.esplanademall.com — The cardio line dancing class is free and open to the public. Contact (800) 561-4127 or visit www.peopleshealth. com/wellness to register. 8:30 a.m. June 7. Dance Fitness. Lyons Center, 624 Louisiana Ave., (504) 658-3004; www.nordc.org/ parks/lyons — Dance Fit New Orleans holds a free weekly dance fitness class. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Weekly on Wednesdays. Hip-Hop Dance. St. Bernard Recreation Center, 1500 Lafreniere St., (504) 658-3040; www.nordc.org/parks/stbernard — A weekly dance class teaches hip-hop moves. 5 p.m. Weekly on Wednesdays. PAGE 5

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whether it’s yoga, Pilates, bicycling, tai chi or cardio circuits, and a setting or group of people that motivates you to excel. Good health and well-being aren’t just about exercising regularly, however, it’s also eating healthy, learning about diseases and conditions, nurturing your spiritual side, alleviating stress, taking care of yourself and your family and leading a successful life. Gambit has compiled a list of wellness-related events, classes, seminars, support groups and workshops around the New Orleans area through Aug. 22.

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EDUCATIONAL EVENTS Active Parenting. St. Tammany Hospital’s Parenting Center, 1505 N. Florida St. Suite B, Covington, (985) 8984435; www.stph.org — This six-week course discusses

speakers on the first Sunday of every month. 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. July 2 and Aug. 6

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active communication for parents. Space is limited. Registration is $75, includes book and workbook. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. July 12. Benefits of Physical Therapy. Little Farms United Church of Christ, 135 Sauve Road, River Ridge, (504) 737-5858 — Magnolia Physical Therapy presents an educational program on the history of physical therapy, its team approach and its benefits. Free admission. 10 a.m. to noon. July 22. Blazing New Trails: Cerebral Palsy Forum. Children’s Hospital, 200 Henry Clay Ave., (504) 899-9511; www.chnola. org — Reaching for the Stars Foundation presents a forum for children with cerebral palsy and their families to learn about general management, physical and occupational therapies, and adaptive technologies. Visit www.reachingforthestars. org/blazingnewtrails for details. 10:30 a.m. June 10. Conscious Aging: Healthy Knees. Swan River Yoga

Mandir, 2940 Canal St., (504) 301-3134; www.swanriveryoga.com — The workshop for seniors addresses how to promote healthy knees through yogic exercises and discussions. Registration $45. 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. June 11. Good Night’s Sleep Class. Touro Infirmary, 1401 Foucher St., (504) 897-7011; www.touro. com — Dr. Meredith Maxwell discusses sleep problems, insomnia, disorders and medical conditions that may affect sleep, plus sleep improvement tips. Noon to 1 p.m. Aug. 8 Neurobics Class. Madisonville Library, 1123 Main St., Madisonville, (985) 845-4819; www. sttammany.lib.la.us — St. Tammany Library presents workshops on keeping the brain healthy with neurobics practices. Visit www.sttammanylibrary.org for details. Free admission. 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. June 17, July 1 and July 15. The workshops are held at the same times and dates at the library’s Slidell branch

(555 Robert Blvd., Slidell, 985646-6470; www.sttammany. lib.la.us/slidell.html). Positive Discipline Parenting Class. St. Tammany Hospital’s Parenting Center, 1505 N. Florida St. Suite B, Covington, (985) 898-4435; www.stph. org — St. Tammany Parish Hospital presents a monthly parenting class about positive discipline. Registration $10, includes child care. 10:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. June 20. Total Joint Replacement Class. Lakeview Regional Medical Center, 95 Judge Tanner Blvd., Covington, (985) 867-3800; www.lakeviewregional.com — The class for people undergoing total joint replacement surgery is led by the preoperative and postoperative care teams. To register, call (985) 867-3900. 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. June 20. The Wellness Forum. Unity of New Orleans Spiritual Center, 3722 St. Charles Ave., (504) 899-3390; www.unitytempleneworleans.com — Bob Tucker facilitates a wellness discussion with guest

Boot Camp. Andrew “Pete” Sanchez Community Center, 1616 Caffin Ave., (504) 6583059; www.nordc.org/parks/ sanchez — A weekly outdoor boot camp has cardio and strength training components. 6:30 p.m. Weekly on Thursdays. Chinese Kickboxing Class. Shaolin Institute, 1995 Gentilly Blvd., Suite C1, (504) 835-1877; www.shaolinworld.net — Shaolin Institute offers recurring kickboxing classes for fitness and self-defense. Call to reserve a free first class. 1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. Weekly on Mondays and Wednesdays. 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Drive For Men’s Health Circuit Training. FitLot on the Lafitte Greenway, 501 N. Galvez St.., (504) 264-1568; www.fitlot.org — Drive For Men’s Health presents a free circuit training class at the outdoor fitness park. Contact info@d4mh.com for details. 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. June 6 F3 Nation All-Men Workouts. F3 holds smallgroup workouts for men Monday through Saturday in different locations. Visit www.f3nation.com/schedules/nola for details. Weekly Mondays through Saturdays. Fitness Fusion Class. Gernon Brown Rec Center, 1001 N. Harrison Ave., (504) 658-3151; www.nordc.org/parks/ gernonbrown — Footprints To Fitness presents weekly workout classes that combine yoga, Pilates, Barre,

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hosts the free gathering the second Sunday of every month in which participants of all ages practice hula hooping. Hoops are provided. Email heynowhooping@ gmail.com or call (504) 2159090 for details. 1 p.m. June 11, July 9 and Aug. 13. Strong by Zumba. East Jefferson Family YMCA, 6691 Riverside Drive, (504) 888-9622; www. ymcaneworleans.org — Participants move in sync with music to gain muscular endurance, tone and an increased afterburn. 5:45 p.m. Weekly on Wednesdays. Swing Dance Basics. Rhythmic Arts Center, 2358 St. Claude Ave., (504) 252-9283; www.rhythmicarts.com — The ongoing intro to swing dance basics is for beginners and encompasses the fundamentals of partnering. Drop-in registration $15. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Weekly Tuesdays and Fridays. Zumba. East Jefferson Family YMCA, 6691 Riverside Drive, (504) 888-9622; www.ymcaneworleans.org — This interval-style, calorie-burning dance fitness party mixes low-intensity and highintensity moves. Times vary. Weekly Mondays through Thursdays and Saturdays. Zumba Fit NOLA. Gernon Brown Rec Center, 1001 N. Harrison Ave., (504) 658-3151; www.nordc.org — A weekly cardio workout is a take on Zumba. 9:15 a.m. Weekly on Saturdays.

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Hip-Hop Dance Fit NOLA. St. Roch Park, 1800 St. Roch Ave.; www.crescentparknola.org — The weekly outdoor dance class includes isolations and freestyling. 11:30 a.m. Weekly on Saturdays. Hip-Hop Ya Brass. Mandeville Wharf at Crescent Park, 1008 N. Peters St.; www.crescentparknola.org — Move Ya Brass holds a recurring hip hop-inspired exercise class. Visit www.moveyabrass.com for details. 5:45 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. Weekly on Tuesdays. Hula Hooping. Gernon Brown Rec Center, 1001 N. Harrison Ave., (504) 658-3151; www. nordc.org/parks/gernonbrown — A hula hooping class meets every week. 11 a.m. Weekly on Mondays. Kickboxing Fit NOLA. NORDC Treme Center, 900 N. Villere St., (504) 658-3160; www.nordc.org/parks/treme — A weekly kickboxing class meets. 11:30 a.m. Weekly on Saturdays. Line Dancing. Rosenwald NORDC Center, 1120 S. Broad St., (504) 658-3052; www.nordc.org/parks/ rosenwald — There are line dancing classes for beginning and intermediate dancers. 6 p.m. Weekly on Wednesdays. There also is a class at St. Bernard Recreation Center (1500 Lafreniere St.) at 6 p.m. Weekly on Tuesdays. NOBA Ballet. Stallings St. Claude Rec Center, 4300 St. Claude Ave., (504) 658-3053; www.nordc.org/parks/ stallingsstclaude — A weekly dance class presented by New Orleans Ballet Association is for dancers ages 6-11. 5 p.m. Weekly on Mondays and Wednesdays. Second Sunday Family Hoop Jam. Goldring/Woldenberg Great Lawn, City Park, 8 Victory Ave., (504) 482-4888; www.neworleanscitypark. com — Hey Now Hooping

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cardio and strength and weight training. Visit www. footprintstofitness.com for details. Registration $10, first class free. 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and 10:15 a.m. Saturdays. Weekly on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Get Firm & Sculpt Your Core. Ashe Cultural Arts Center, 1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 569-9070; www.ashecac.org — Sistahs Making a Change holds a free fitness class twice a week. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Weekly on Mondays and Thursdays. Handstand Training. Transform NOLA, 8509 Oak St., (985) 640-2648; www.transformnola.com — Rebecca Genter leads a weekly handstand strength and flexibility training. 7:15 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Weekly on on Thursdays. HIITuesdays. The Peristyle, City Park, 42 Dreyfous Drive, (504) 488-2896 — Lululemon New Orleans presents free high-intensity interval training for all levels every week through July. 6:30 p.m. Weekly on Tuesdays through July 25. Jazz Bounce Aerobics. Old U.S. Mint (New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park), 400 Esplanade Ave., (504) 589-4841; www.nps.gov/ jazz — A free aerobics class is open to the public. 4 p.m. Weekly on Thursdays. Jazz Hop. NORDC Treme Center, 900 N. Villere St., (504) 658-3160; www.nordc. org/parks/treme — Dance Fit New Orleans holds a free weekly Jazz Hop class. 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Weekly on Tuesdays. NOBA Carnival Cardio. Stallings St. Claude Rec Center, 4300 St. Claude Ave., (504) 658-3053; www.nordc.org/ parks/stallingsstclaude — New Orleans Ballet Association presents a weekly cardio-centric workout for ages 12 and up. 7:15 p.m. Weekly on Thursdays. November Project New Orleans. The November Project workout happens every Monday (location varies, 6 a.m.), Wednesday (Champions Square, 5:15 a.m. and 6 a.m.) and Friday (Shelter 1, Lakeshore Drive, 6 a.m.). The group’s motto is “just show up.” Free admission. For more information, www.november-project.com. Weekly on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

Silver and Fit Aerobics. Manhattan Athletic Club, 4162 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey, (504) 362-2200; www.manhattanathletic.com — The gym offers a low-impact aquatic aerobics class at 9:15 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays and at 8:30 a.m. Friday and a low-impact fitness class at 11 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. Admission $15, free for first-time guests. 9:15 a.m. Weekly on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays; 8:30 a.m. Weekly on Fridays; and 11 a.m. Weekly on Mondays and Wednesdays. Toning Tuesday. Piazza d’Italia, 377 Poydras St — The Loews Hotel sponsors a bootcamp-style outdoor workout that incorporates kickboxing. Visit www.facebook.com/thesweatsocial for details. Registration $25. 7 a.m. Weekly on Tuesdays. Women-Only Fitness Classes. Audubon Park, 6500 Magazine St., (504) 581-4629; www.auduboninstitute.org — Free fitness classes for women take place in the park. 5:30 a.m. Weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Women-Only Workout Sessions. Goldring/Woldenberg Great Lawn, City Park, 8 Victory Ave., (504) 861-2537; www.neworleanscitypark.com — Free fitness classes for women take place in City Park. 7:30 a.m. Weekly on Saturdays.

FOOT RACES & WALKS Armadillo Dash Trail Run. Bonnet Carre Spillway, Norco — NORSI presents the 3-mile Armadillo Dash trail run/walk. Visit www. nolarunning.com for details. Registration $20-$30. 8 a.m. June 24. Big Easy, Big Heart 5K Race. Fontainebleau State Park, 62883 Highway 190, Mandeville, (888) 677-3668 — The New Orleans Mission holds its annual 5K race with a new course experience from Q50 Races. A party with live music, food and drinks follows. Visit www.neworleansmission. org for details. Registration is $35-$40. 9 a.m. July 22. Creole Tomato Festival Run/Walk. Crescent Park, 1008 N. Peters St., (504) 5222621; www.frenchmarket.

org/crescentpark — New Orleans Running Systems Inc. holds a 2-mile run/walk during the Creole Tomato Festival. Visit www.nolarunning.com for details. Registration $20-$30. 8:30 a.m. June 10. Gnarly Nutria. Audubon Park, 6500 Magazine St., (504) 581-4629; www. auduboninstitute.org — The Gnarly Nutria is a nighttime men’s fun-run competition presented by F3. Visit www. f3nation.com/workouts/ gnarly-nutria for details. 9 p.m. July 19. Lakefront Lighthouse Rock N Run. New Canal Lighthouse, 8001 Lakeshore Drive, (504) 282-2134; www.saveourlake.org — NORSI presents the 2-mile run/walk. Visit www.nolarunning.com for details. Registration $20-$30. Aug. 19. Lakeview Sunrise Run. Chateau Coffee House and Cafe, 139 Robert E. Lee Blvd., (504) 286-1777; www. chateaucafe.com — Varsity Sports hosts a free 3- to 5-mile dawn run. 6 a.m. Weekly on Tuesdays. Lighthouse Glow Run/Walk. Details for the 2-mile walk/ run can be found at www. nolarunning.com. Time TBA. Aug. 19. Lower 9th Ward Sticks and Steppers Walking Club. Andrew “Pete” Sanchez Community Center, 1616 Caffin Ave., (504) 658-3000; www.nordc.org/parks/sanchez — Walkers of all ages can join the club, which meets to walk on weekday mornings. 7:30 a.m. Weekly Monday through Friday. Move Ya Brass Krewe. New Orleans Museum of Art, City Park, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, (504) 658-4100; www.noma.org — The MYB Krewe meets on the museum steps in City Park for a fun run every Monday evening. Contact mybkrewe@ gmail.com for details. 6 p.m. Weekly on Mondays. Rivershack Tavern’s River Run. Rivershack Tavern, 3449 River Road, (504) 834-4938; www.therivershacktavern.com — NORSI presents the 2-mile run/ walk. Registration $20-$35. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. July 8. There is another run at Rivershack Gretna (714 First St., Gretna) at 6:30 p.m. July 22. Running Group. Gernon Brown Rec Center, 1001 N. Harrison Ave.,

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Soul Steppers. New Orleans Museum of Art, City Park, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, (504) 658-4100; www.noma.org — The AARP weekly walking group’s route is 1.5 miles to 2.5 miles long. 9 a.m. Weekly on Saturdays. Walking Group! St. Roch Park, 1800 St. Roch Ave.; www.nordc.org/parks/ stroch — The walking group focuses on heart health. 9:30 a.m. Weekly on Saturdays.

VSNO Social Run. Varsity Sports, 3450 Magazine St., (504) 899-4144; www.varsityrunning.com — Runners meet the first Thursday of every month for a 3- to 6-mile run, followed by a social hour. 6 p.m. July 6 and Aug. 3.

HEALTH FAIRS, SCREENINGS & EVENTS Community Cholesterol Screening. East Jefferson General Hospital Wellness Center, 3601 Houma Blvd., Suite 204, Metairie, ; www.ejgh.org — The cholesterol screen checks for total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, HDL/LDL ratio, triglycerides and glucose. Resting blood pressure also is provided. Call (504) 503-6868 to register. Appointment required. Registration is $30-$35. 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. June 14, July 12 and Aug. 9. Gentilly/Desire/Pontchartrain Park Community Health and Resource Fair. Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 6154 Press Drive, (504) 2883437; www.holycrossno. org — Dillard University presents a health and resource fair featuring

more than 40 exhibitors in health and wellness, job training, employment, legal services, healthy-cooking demonstrations, gospel music and food vendors. Free admission. 9:30 a.m. June 10.

New Orleans Running Group and Walking Club. Louisiana Running + Walking Co., 4153 Canal St., (504) 304-4762; www.louisianarunning. com — Louisiana Running + Walking Co. hosts a social run/walk starting at its Mid-City store every Monday (through City Park). Visit www.louisianarunning.com/run-walk-groups for details. 6:30 p.m. Weekly on Mondays. New Orleans Running Group and Walking Club Uptown. Louisiana Running + Walking Co., 8123 Oak St., (504) 891-9999; www.louisianarunning.com — Louisiana Running + Walking Co. hosts a social run/walk

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(504) 658-3151; www.nordc. org/parks/gernonbrown — A running group meets once a week. 8 a.m. Weekly on Saturdays.

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starting at its Uptown store every Wednesday (through Audubon Park). Visit www.louisianarunning. com/run-walk-groups/ for details. 6:30 p.m. Weekly on Wednesdays.

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MEDITATION, SELF-CARE AND SPIRITUALITY

Ayurveda Therapist Training Course. Swan River Yoga Mandir, 2940 Canal St., (504) 301-3134; www.swanriveryoga.com — Michelle Baker and Meghan Hayes offer Module 1 of Ayurveda training to become a certified Ayurveda therapist or to promote natural healing. (Module 2 is in October.) Visit the website for details and registration. July 7 through 9. Energy Clearing Class. Swan River Yoga Mandir, 2940 Canal St., (504) 301-3134; www.swanriveryoga.com — Reiki master Michelle Baker leads two classes on self-Reiki with mantra and meditation. No experience necessary. Registration $20. 4:15 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. June 18 and July 9. Japanese Reiki Seminar. East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie, (504) 838-1190; www.jefferson.lib.la.us — Stephen Swartz gives a talk on “The Beauty of Japanese Reiki.” Free admission. 7 p.m. June 15. Morning Meditation. Unity of New Orleans Spiritual Center, 3722 St. Charles Ave., (504) 899-3390; www.unitytempleneworleans.com — Mike Wittenbrink leads a weekly group meditation. 9 a.m. Weekly on Sundays. Practices in Self Care. Wild Lotus Yoga, 4842 Perrier St., (504) 899-0047; www.wildlotusyoga.com — The fiveweek course is designed to teach busy people simple

and quick self-care techniques. Registration $90 by June 15, $108 after. 7:45 p.m. to 9 p.m. Starts June 22. Prayer and Healing Meditation. Unity of New Orleans Spiritual Center, 3722 St. Charles Ave., (504) 899-3390; www.unitytempleneworleans.com — Harriet Stafford leads a weekly prayer and healing service with guided meditation, readings and affirmations. 11 a.m. to noon. Weekly on Wednesdays. Realigning Your Energy. Madisonville Library, 1123 Main St., Madisonville, (985) 845-4819; www.sttammany.lib.la.us — Wellness coach Alice Landry leads a workshop on tools and techniques to realign energy to better cope with life’s challenges. Registration recommended; call (985) 8454819. Free admission. 10 a.m. to noon. June 10. Shamanic Meditation. Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center, 4300 S. Broad St., (504) 596-2660; www.nolalibrary.org — Matthew Ancira leads meditation and Barbara Dupart offers a yoga class the first Saturday of every month. Free admission. 10 a.m. July 1 and Aug. 5.

NUTRITION & WEIGHT LOSS Beneath the Weight Workshops. North Kenner Library, 630 W. Esplanade Ave., Kenner, (504) 736-8730; www.jefferson.lib.la.us — Beneath the Weight holds a series of small-group workshops where participants address why they overeat and learn to implement personalized eating habits. For details and to register, visit www.beneaththeweight.org. Free admission. 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. July 8, July 22 and July 29.

Eat Fit Cooking Class. Whole Foods Market (www.wholefoods.com) — The Ochsner Eat Fit team presents a free cooking class and grocery store tour. Register at eatfitnola@ gmail.com. 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. 3420 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Me-tairie, (504) 888-8225, June 15 and July 20; 300 N. Broad St., (504) 434-3364, June 21 and July 26; 5600 Magazine St., (504) 899-9119, June 22 and July 27. Kick the Sugar Habit. East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie, (504) 838-1190; www.jefferson.lib.la.us — Health coach Emily Stieber presents a talk titled “Kick the Sugar Habit.” Free admission. 7 p.m. June 6.

PILATES Jazz Pilates. Old U.S. Mint, 400 Esplanade Ave.,

(504) 589-2265; www.nps. gov/jazz — Stephanie Jordan leads a free class incorporating Pilates, dance and jazz. 4 p.m. Weekly on Wednesdays. Pilates. Annunciation Recreation Center, 800 Race St., (504) 236-7479; www.nordc. org — A weekly Pilates class meets. 10 a.m. Weekly on Tuesdays. A class also meets at Lyons Recreation Center (624 Louisiana Ave.) 6:30 p.m. Weekly on Mondays. Pilates at City Park. Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden, New Orleans Museum of Art, City Park, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, (504) 658-4100; www.noma.org — The museum hosts Pilates classes every fourth Saturday of the month in the sculpture garden. (Classes are held in the museum in inclement weather.) Call (504) 456-5000 for details. Admission $5, free for NOMA and East Jefferson Wellness Center members. 8 a.m. June 24, July 22 and Aug. 26.

PRE-NATAL & POST-PARTUM WORKSHOPS 2020 Postpartum Support Group. ZukaBaby, 5228 Magazine St., (504) 596-6540; www.zukababy.com — New moms and moms-to-be discuss everything postpartum on the second Monday of each month. A licensed counselor participates. 6 p.m. June 12, July 10 and Aug. 14. Baby Basics Class. Babies-RUs, 6851 Veterans Memorial

Blvd., Metairie, (504) 8858242; www.babiesrus.com — Ochsner presents a class on baby care during the first six weeks of life. Register online. 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. June 8, July 20 and Aug. 10. Baby Food-Making Class. Touro Infirmary, President’s Room, 1401 Foucher St., (504) 897-8500; www.touro.com — The class focuses on the benefits of making baby food and how to add new flavors and combinations as babies age. Call (504) 897-7319 for details. 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. July 10. Breastfeeding Class South Shore. East Jefferson General Hospital, 4200 Houma Blvd., Metairie, (504) 454-4000; www.ejgh.org — The class focuses on helping new mothers and families achieve a successful breastfeeding experience. Bring a sweater and a snack. 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. June 6 and Aug. 1. Breastfeeding Class Northshore. Lakeview Regional Medical Center, 95 E. Judge Tanner Drive, Covington, (985) 867-3800; www.lakeviewregional.com — Class topics include the benefits and process of breastfeeding. Call (985) 867-3900 or visit www.lakeviewregional.com to register. 10 a.m. to noon. July 15. Breastfeeding Support Group. East Jefferson General Hospital, 4200 Houma Blvd., Metairie, (504) 454-4000; www.ejgh.org — Lactation experts offer tips to new mothers about breastfeeding, and mothers share

advice with the group. Free admission. 11 a.m. to noon. June 7, July 5 and Aug. 2. Child Safety-Seat Fitting Class. East Jefferson General Hospital, Wellness Center, 3601 Houma Blvd., Suite 204, Metairie; www.ejgh.org — Louisiana Passenger Safety Task Force holds a class the third Thursday of every month demonstrating proper installation, seat types and fit. Wellness Center parking lot (3726 Houma Blvd., Metairie). Call (504) 503-7152 for details. 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. June 15, July 20 and Aug. 17. Childbirth Education Series. Touro Infirmary, 1401 Foucher St., (504) 897-8500; www. touro.com — The four-week class for parents at least six months into a pregnancy covers labor and delivery, pain management and more. 6 p.m. Weekly on Tuesdays. Healthy Mom, Healthy Baby. Touro Infirmary, 1401 Foucher St., (504) 897-8500; www.touro.com — The class focuses on nutrition and wellness for expectant and new mothers. Free admission. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. June 21 and Aug. 16. Hypno-Birthing Classes. Touro Infirmary, 1401 Foucher St., (504) 897-8500; www. touro.com — The five-week course educates pregnant women and their companions about using hypnosis for calmness and pain during birth. Contact (985) 726-9333 ext. 118 or bmiller@mhsfi.org for details. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. July 10. Infant CPR Class. East Jefferson General Hospital, 4200 Houma Blvd., Metairie, (504) 454-4000; www.ejgh.org — This non-certifying program created by the American Heart Association is for anyone who wants to learn how to give CPR to an infant. CPR basics will be presented by a registered nurse through book and video instruction. Registration $15. 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. June 13. Lamaze Class. Lakeview Regional Medical Center, 95 E. Judge Tanner Drive, Covington, (985) 867-3800; www.lakeviewregional.com — The class covers childbirth, relaxation and breathing techniques, signs and symptoms of labor and post-partum care. To register, call (985) 867-3900. 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. June 22, June 29, July 6, July 13 and Aug. 17. Lamaze Series. East Jefferson General Hospital, 4200 Houma Blvd., Metairie, (504) 454-4000; www.ejgh.org —

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Regional Medical Center, 95 E. Judge Tanner Drive, Covington, (985) 867-3800; www.lakeviewregional.com — The class is for kids ages 3-8 who are big brothers and big sisters to-be. Children should bring their favorite doll or stuffed animal to use in learning diapering and bundling techniques. Call (985) 8673900 to register. 10 a.m. to noon. June 15. Tours for Prospective Parents. Lakeview Regional Medical Center, 95 E. Judge Tanner Drive, Covington, (985) 867-3800; www.lakeviewregional.com — Expecting parents can take tours of the Women’s and Children’s Center the second Saturday of every month. Meet in the third floor visitors’ lounge. For details, call (985) 867-3900 or register online. 10:30 a.m. to noon. June 10, July 8 and Aug. 12. Tulane-Lakeside Prenatal Class. Tulane-Lakeside Hospital, 4700 South I-10 Service Road West — This prenatal class meets the first Thursday of every month and covers pre-term labor and picking a pediatrician. Participants can tour the hospital. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. July 6 and Aug. 3.

SUPPORT GROUPS Adult Asperger/High-Functioning Autism Monthly Meetup. Rosa F. Keller Library and Community

Center, 4300 S. Broad St., (504) 596-2675; www.nolalibrary.org — Adults on the autism spectrum meet the third Saturday of every month to share resources and fellowship. Email adultaspergersnola@gmail.com for details. 10 a.m. June 17, July 15 and Aug. 19. Caregiver Support Group. Jewish Family Service, 3330 W. Esplanade Ave., Suite 603, Metairie, (504) 831-8475; www.jfsneworleans.org — The six-week support group for caregivers discusses the stresses, challenges and rewards of caregiving. Contact (504) 831-8475, ext. 160 or email katie@ jfsneworleans.org to register. Registration $50. 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Weekly on Tuesdays, through July 25. Crohn’s and Colitis Support Group. Brent House Hotel, 1512 Jefferson Highway, (504) 842-4140; www.brenthouse.com — Presented by Ochsner, the series of meetings on the last Wednesday of every month is for patients and families affected by Crohn’s Disease and colitis. For details, call (504) 8423986. 5:30 p.m. June 28, July 26 and Aug. 30. Grief Support Group. West Jefferson Medical Center, 1101 Medical Center Blvd., Marrero, (504) 347-5511; www.wjmc.org — The Grief Resource Center of the Akula Foundation holds a grief support group twice a month for adults who have

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The childbirth program prepares women and their support person for natural birth. Class series lasts for three consecutive weeks and should be completed by 36 to 37 weeks pregnant. Registration is $100. 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Weekly on Tuesdays through Aug. 22. New Baby Support Group. St. Tammany Hospital’s Parenting Center, 1505 N. Florida St. Suite B, Covington, (985) 898-4435; www.stph.org — The weekly gathering of parents and children focuses on exchanging information and gaining support. Free admission. 11:15 a.m. to noon. Weekly on Thursdays, through July 27. Newborn Care Class. Lakeview Regional Medical Center, 95 E. Judge Tanner Drive, Covington, (985) 867-3800; www.lakeviewregional.com — Class topics include all aspects of newborn baby care, including feeding, diapering, swaddling, safe sleep, SIDS prevention and bathing. To register, call (985) 867-3900 or visit www.lakeviewregional.com. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. July 27. Prenatal Breastfeeding Class. Touro Infirmary, President’s Room, 1401 Foucher St., (504) 897-8500; www.touro.com — The class teaches expecting mothers the basics of breastfeeding. Free admission. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. June 15, July 20 and Aug. 17. Sibling Class. Lakeview

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experienced the death of a loved one. 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. June 7, June 21, July 5, July 19, Aug. 2 and Aug. 16.

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Stroke Support Group. West Jefferson Medical Center, 1101 Medical Center Blvd., Marrero, (504) 347-5511; www.wjmc.org — West Jefferson Neurosciences hosts a support group for stroke survivors and their loved ones on the first Thursday of every month. For details or to RSVP, contact (504) 349-2564. 6 p.m. July 6 and Aug. 3.

Stroke Survivor and Caregiver Support Group. Lakeview Regional Medical Center, 95 E. Judge Tanner Drive, Covington, (985) 867-3800; www.lakeviewregional.com — The class provides stroke survivors and caregivers an education-based support group on topics including nutrition, social services, rehab therapy and medical management. Contact (985) 867-3900 for details. 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. June 14 and July 12.

TRAINING SESSIONS ACLS Training. Lakeview Regional Medical Center, 95 E. Judge Tanner Drive, Covington, (985) 867-3800; www.lakeviewregional.com — The Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support class is designed for hospital staff, EMTs and other professionals who respond to cardiovascular emergencies. Call (985) 867-3900 for details. Registration $160, includes course materials. 7:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. June 16 and 7:30 a.m. to noon June 17. Basic Life Support Workshop for Healthcare Providers. Lakeview Regional Medical Center, 95 E. Judge Tanner Drive, Covington, (985) 8673800; www.lakeviewregional.com — The course for health care providers teaches CPR, use of a defibrillator and foreign-body airway obstruction treatment. Call (985) 867-3900 to register. Admission $35, book $20. 8:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 7 and June 8. CPR Basics. West Jefferson Medical Center, 1101 Medical Center Blvd., Marrero, (504) 347-5511; www.wjmc. org — The basic introduction course to CPR is suitable for everyone. Registration $15, couples $25. 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. June 20.

YOGA & TAI CHI Art of Asana Alignment Training. Swan River Yoga Mandir, 2940 Canal St., (504) 301-3134; www.swanriveryoga.com — The three-day training on principles of alignment is for both yoga students and teachers. Visit the website for registration and details. Aug. 11 through Aug. 13. Beer Yogis Class. NOLA Brewing Taproom, 3001 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 301-0117; www.nolabrewing.com — The Beer Yogis lead an all-levels yoga class followed with a pint. Registration $25. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. June 12. Beginning Tai Chi Course. The Watercourse Way Studio, 432 N. Anthony St., Suite 302, (504) 813-9544; www.taichiclassesneworleans.com — Mary Lou Bensabat leads a three-month intro to Qi Gong and the traditional Tai Chi Yang style short form on Thursday evenings. Cost is $165. 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Weekly on Thursdays, June 15 through Sept. 7. Bhakti Class. Swan River Yoga Mandir, 2940 Canal St., (504) 301-3134; www.swanriveryoga.com — The candlelit class focuses on the ritual, philosophy, mythology and mantra of Bhakti yoga. Registration $20. 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. June 18. B.Y.O.M. Lululemon, 3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 833-5053; lululemon.com — Lululemon holds free bring-your-ownmat yoga classes every Sunday through July. All levels welcome. 10:30 a.m. Weekly on Sundays, through July 30. Family Flow Yoga. New Orleans Jazz Market, 1436 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 301-9006; www.phnojm.com — The free yoga class is for kids ages 5-13 and adults. 1:30 p.m. Weekly on Wednesdays. Free Spirited Yoga. The Tchoup Yard, 405 Third St., (504) 895-6747 — NOLA Tribe Yoga presents a free weekly yoga class followed by a happy hour. A 3-mile warmup run starts at 5:30 p.m. Bring ID, yoga mat and water bottle. 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Weekly on Wednesdays. Intermediate Tai Chi Class. The Watercourse Way Studio, 432 N. Anthony St., Suite 302, (504) 813-9544; www.taichiclassesneworleans.com — Barry Goodman leads an intermediatelevel Tai chi ch’uan Yang style in the Da Liu lineage class on Wednesday nights.

Knowledge of Yang short form is required. Registration $15, first class free. 6:45 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. Weekly on Wednesdays. Jazz Yoga. Old U.S. Mint (New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park), 400 Esplanade Ave., (504) 589-2265; www.nps.gov/ jazz — Susan Landry leads a free weekly class featuring meditational jazz piano. 10 a.m. Weekly on Saturdays. Kids’ Yoga Camp. Wild Lotus Yoga, 4842 Perrier St., (504) 899-0047; www.wildlotusyoga.com — The weeklong yoga camp for kids takes place Monday through Friday mornings and has a theme of “The Colors of Yoga.” Kids will learn their own sources of power, stability and creativity. Registration is $125 by July 1, $150 after. 10 a.m. to noon. July 24 through July 28. Night Yoga. Porter Lyons, 631 Toulouse St., (800) 585-0348; www.porterlyons.com — This sliding-scale yoga class is open to yogis of all levels. Bring your own mat. Contact (800) 585-0348 or colleen@ porterlyons.com for details. Suggested donation $10. 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. Weekly on Mondays. Summer Solstice Yoga Class. Swan River Yoga Mandir, 2940 Canal St., (504) 301-3134; www.swanriveryoga.com — This vigorous sun salutation workshop explores anatomy,

alignment, timing, focused gaze, breath and intention. Registration $20. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. June 17. Sunset Yoga. Morning Call, City Park, 1 Palm Drive, (504) 483-9474; www.morningcallcoffeestand.com — Jaiweh yoga hosts a free outdoor yoga class. 6 p.m. Weekly on Tuesdays. Supported Slow Yoga. Swan River Yoga Mandir, 2940 Canal St., (504) 301-3134; www.swanriveryoga.com — This four-class restorative yoga series offers hands-on assists and the use of props to relax the nervous system. Admission is $60 for the full series or $17 per class. 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Weekly on Thursdays, through July 27. Tai Chi/Chi Kung. New Orleans Museum of Art, City Park, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, (504) 658-4100; www.noma.org — Terry Rappold leads the class in the museum’s art galleries. Call (504) 456-5000 for details. Admission is $5, NOMA members free. 6 p.m. Weekly on Mondays. Yoga at the Cabildo. Louisiana State Museum Cabildo, 701 Chartres St., (504) 5686968; www.lsm.crt.state.la.us — Yogis of all experience levels practice in the Cabildo gallery. Registration $12. 7:30 a.m. Weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and 8:30 a.m. Weekly on Saturdays.

Yoga Class and Meditation. Christ Church Cathedral, 2919 St. Charles Ave., (504) 895-6602; www.cccnola. org — Katrina Zech leads a yoga class followed by a yoga nidra meditation. Suggested donation $15. 5:30 p.m. Weekly on Mondays. Yoga in the Garden. Longue Vue House and Gardens, 7 Bamboo Road, (504) 4885488; www.longuevue.com — Project Peaceful Warriors presents an all-levels yoga class for kids and adults. Suggested donation $10, includes garden tour. 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. June 18. Yoga in the Park. Audubon Park, 6500 Magazine St., (504) 581-4629; www.auduboninstitute.org — Jaiweh yoga hosts a free outdoor yoga class. 8:30 a.m. Weekly on Tuesdays. Yoga, Meditation and Music. Unity of New Orleans Spiritual Center, 3722 St. Charles Ave., (504) 899-3390; www.unitytempleneworleans.com — Katrina Zech leads a yoga class followed by music and meditation. $15 suggested donation. 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Weekly on Saturdays. She also leads the same weekly class at Christ Church Cathedral (2919 St. Charles Ave., 504-895-6602; www.cccnola.org). 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Weekly on Mondays. Yoga Social Club. Mandeville

Wharf at Crescent Park, 1008 N. Peters St.; www.nola.gov/ city/crescent-park — Lululemon Athletica New Orleans holds free yoga classes taught by a rotating cast of local yoga teachers. Bring a yoga mat, towel and water. 5:45 p.m. Weekly on Thursdays.

Yoganatomy Workshop. Swan River Yoga Mandir, 2940 Canal St., (504) 301-3134; www.swanriveryoga.com — John DeMahy leads a weekend workshop linking the basic systems and structure of the body to yoga practice. Registration $220. 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. July 14, and 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. July 15.

Yoga at City Park. Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden, New Orleans Museum of Art, City Park, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, (504) 658-4100; www.noma.org — The New Orleans Museum of Art hosts yoga classes the first three Saturdays of every month in the Sydney and Walda Bestoff Sculpture Garden. Classes are held in the museum in inclement weather. Call (504) 456-5000 for details. Admission $5, free for NOMA members and East Jefferson Wellness Center members. 8 a.m. June 3, June 10, June 17, July 1, July 8, July 15, July 29, Aug. 5, Aug. 12 and Aug. 19.

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Against the grain

May day THREE NEW ORLEANS RESTAURANTS CLOSED MAY 31 . Chef/owner

Lula Restaurant-Distillery makes rum, gin and vodka on St. Charles Avenue BY H E L E N F R E U N D @helenfreund

WHEN WORD OF LULA RESTAURANT-DISTILLERY’S OPENING SPREAD, it wasn’t immediately clear what the owners of the 10,000-squarefoot space had in mind. A microdistillery that doubles as a full-service restaurant hadn’t existed in the state before — partially due to old laws that limited the amount of alcohol distillers could sell directly to consumers. Lula’s vision is modeled on a marriage of house-distilled spirits and Southern-inspired fare, and while the space incorporates both missions, the two feel like separate concepts. Giant copper and stainless steel tanks anchor the space, and the restaurant’s bar program includes draft cocktails that showcase the distiller’s craft. Louisiana sugarcane is used to make rum, vodka and gin, which comprise the backbone of the cocktail menu. White rum is used in the house daiquiri, which imparts soft vanilla notes that balance the drink’s tartness. The cocktail list covers the classics, from a potent Bees Knees made with gin, lemon and honey to the refreshing Vodka Basil Smash made with lemon, basil, cane sugar and soda. Chef and co-owner Jess Bourgeois, a Commander’s Palace veteran, grew up in Donaldsonville, and his menu features casual Southern-inspired dishes with dashes of local flavors. Avocado dip is topped with hunks of pecan wood-smoked pompano and served with crusty French bread. A Vietnamese-inspired appetizer features pork sausage wrapped around sugarcane skewers, a nice nod to the Louisiana ingredient — and the real powerhouse of this operation. Regional ingredients are found across the menu, from boudin-stuffed

WHERE

1532 St. Charles Ave., (504) 267-7624; www. lulanola.com

quail to Gulf fish and boiled seafood platters — currently including blue crabs. On one visit, grilled redfish arrived atop garlicky green onion popcorn rice with a fresh heap of herbpacked green salsa. It was served with grilled asparagus and smoky, charmarked squash, resulting in a flavorful dish that felt considerably lighter than the rest of the menu. Appetizers and side dishes have a Southern theme, as with pickled and fried mirlitons, a great spin on the Southern bar staple. Golden-fried spears are served with a thick and creamy smoked-poblano ranch sauce, a sleeper hit that finds its way into several other dishes, including a cheeseburger and a Gulf fish club sandwich. Not everything is a win. Boudin-filled egg rolls were bland and undercooked on one visit, and the Iberville salad — a medley of greens, grated cheddar cheese, tomatoes and pecans — was bogged down by far too much dressing. At its best, Lula showcases elevated comfort fare. No dish pushes that button as well as the buttermilk-dredged fried Cornish hen. The petite game bird is treated to a tea brine before getting battered and fried, which leaves

WHEN

HOW MUCH

lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun.

moderate

WHAT WORKS

tea-brined Cornish hen, fried mirliton pickles

Lula Restaurant-Distillery serves Southern-inspired dishes and cocktails using house-made spirits. P H OTO B Y C H E R Y L G E R B E R

the dark meat tender and juicy while the outside remains crispy. A bright coleslaw, chock full of green cabbage, celery and carrot bits added the appropriate amount of crunch and tang to complement the hen. Crawfish macaroni and cheese is a bubbly vat of melted cheese showered with Parmesan and herb breadcrumbs. Curly cavatappi pasta is swaddled in a rich, aged cheddar sauce studded with crawfish tails and thick chunks of fatty tasso. With its yawning space, Lula doesn’t seem like a neighborhood restaurant, but the casual attitude conveyed by its Southern-inspired menu and gracious waitstaff channels the ease and feel of a local spot.

Email Helen Freund at helensfreund@gmail.com

WHAT DOESN’T

Iberville salad was overdressed

CHECK, PLEASE

St. Charles Avenue distillery and restaurant serves Southern-inspired bistro fare

Matt Murphy closed The Irish House (1432 St. Charles Ave.). Daniel Esses announced that he and his partners were shuttering Three Muses Maple (7537 Maple St.), the Uptown offshoot of the Marigny eatery, bar and music spot, Three Muses (536 Frenchmen St., 504-252-4801; www.3musesnola.com). Oxalis in Bywater also closed. Murphy opened The Irish House in 2011 and specialized in elevated pub fare and traditional Irish dishes. An announcement on the restaurant’s Facebook page says both the building and the business are for sale. Three Muses Maple opened in fall 2016, nearly five years after the Frenchmen location debuted. Esses says it was hard to make ends meet at the Maple Street eatery, located in a quieter and more residential stretch. “We just had a slow start to 2017. … Rather than wait and close when (we were) in major stress, we decided to get out now,” Esses says. The Maple Street property has been sold to an out-of-town restaurant group who operate eateries in other cities, Esses says Several restaurants have shuttered in recent months, including Noodle & Pie, La Casita’s Julia Street location, Nile Ethiopian Restaurant, Mat & Naddie’s and Adolfo Garcia’s Primitivo. — HELEN FREUND

Kosher kitchen DANIEL ESSES STILL IS A PARTNER

at Three Muses, with mixologist Kimberly Patton-Bragg and singer Sophie Lee, and he is in the process of opening a Kosher restaurant inside Tulane University’s Hillel house at 912 Broadway St. It will be called Rimon, which is the Hebrew word for pomegranate. An all-kosher menu will feature healthy fare, including a curried chickpea burger, a turkey club made with beef bacon and a faux “Caesar” salad featuring romaine lettuce, fried kale, tomatoes and a creamy miso dressing. Esses says Rimon will be open to students and the general public sometime in August. — HELEN FREUND

Pop life NEW ORLEANS HAS AN ACTIVE POPUP SCENE . At last count, there were

more than 50 restaurant pop-ups in the city. Among the newest are a

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EAT+DRINK few experimenting with globally inspired menus and ingredients. Here are five new pop-ups and where to find them: • Lucille’s Roti Shop (www.facebook.com/lucillesrotishop) Local couple Brent Tranchina and Angelique Theriot launched their Trinidadian-themed pop-up in April, after spending a few years living in the San Francisco Bay Area, where Tranchina worked as a chef at Coi,

the renowned tasting menu-only restaurant. Tranchina’s mother hails from Trinidad, the inspiration for the pop-up menu. Diners will find aloo pie, a fried dough pocket filled with cumin-spiced mashed potatoes and served with tamarind and habanero sauces ($6). The team prepares different curries with meats and vegetables, including a spicy chicken curry served with daal, curried potatoes, chana (chickpeas), rice and a rotating selection of chutneys ($10). Find it at Parleaux Beer Lab (634 Lesseps St.) every Monday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. • Midnight Noodle (www.facebook. com/doughnuthippynola) Melvin Stovall III was born and raised in New Orleans, but while living in Los Angeles he developed a love for the city’s Thai restaurants. After moving back to New Orleans, Stovall launched his Thai-themed pop-up Midnight Noodle. His menus are Thai-focused and include vegan dumplings filled with soy protein, ginger and chives served with a spicy chili oil ($7). He usually serves a noodle dish such as phat si ew, made with Chinese broccoli, carrots, bean sprouts, fried tofu, garlic, sweet soy sauce and chili-garlic sauce ($10). For the sweettooth, there are vegan sweet matcha powder donuts and chocolate-glazed donuts with peanut butter and raspberry jam fillings ($3-3.50). Find it June 10 at 40 Arpent Brewing Company (6809 N. Peters St., Arabi) and at lunchtime Tuesdays and Thursdays at Arrow Cafe (628 N. Rampart St.).

• La Monita (www.facebook.com/ lamonitapopup) Tracey Armitage spent several years in Colombia and fell in love with the South American country’s cuisine. In fall 2016, Armitage moved to New Orleans and launched her Colombian-themed pop-up. Dishes include a chipotle and poblano pepper-spiced chicken arepa with sweet plantains ($10); spicy pineapple and basil ceviche over fried green plantains ($8); and yuca fries with chimichurri dipping sauce ($6). Find it Tuesday, June 6 at Parleaux Beer Lab (634 Lesseps St.), Saturday, June 10 at Grow On Urban Farms (2358 Urquhart St.) and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, June 11 at Urban South Brewery (1645 Tchoupitoulas St.). • South of Eden (www.facebook. com/southofeden.nola) Growing up in Mexico City, culinary nutritionist Liliana Ruiz-Healy learned to appreciate the country’s indigenous ingredients while finding ways to use fresh fruits and vegetables. In the past year-and-ahalf in New Orleans, Ruiz-Healy has made food inspired by her Mexican heritage. She uses no animal proteins, gluten, soy, refined sugars or processed ingredients in her dishes. Dishes incorporate herbs and dehydrated ingredients, including raw granolas, which Ruiz-Healy uses in smoothie bowls. She also makes tamales, which she often fills with a melted cashew cheese she makes herself, and there often is a housemade mole on her menu. Dishes range from $6 to $11. Find it June 12 and 26 at Arrow Cafe (628 N. Rampart St.), at several Eat Local Challenge events (www.nolalocavore.org/) and at Solo Espresso (1301 Poland Ave.) every fourth Saturday of the month. • Izakaya Ball (www.instagram. com/izakayaball) Part catering, part pop-up, part monthly dinner party, Izakaya Ball has garnered buzz for its creative Asian-inspired menus, usually hosted at bars. Twin brothers Michael and Chris Ball and Samantha Marcantel run the show, promoting events on their Instagram feed, sometimes just days before a dinner. The Ball brothers developed a love for ramen, which inspires their constantly changing menus. Sample dishes include a shrimp and grits-inspired congee bowl with pork belly, Gulf shrimp, corn, okra, Thai chilies, a soft-boiled egg, fried shallots and chanterelles. Dishes fall in the $8-10 range. Look for a coursed dinner in midJune at a location to be announced. —HELEN FREUND

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3-COURSE INTERVIEW

Christiane Wurmstedt HERBALIST HERBALIST CHRISTIANE WURMSTEDT teaches classes on fermentation practices and how to use local herbs for medicinal purposes at her MidCity herb shop, Rosalie Apothecary (3201 Toulouse St., 504-488-4425; www.rosalieapothecary.com). As part of this month’s Eat Local Challenge (www.nolalocavore.org), Wurmstedt hosts several classes at the shop and leads an herb walk Sunday, June 11 at the Sprout Nola garden (2600-2698 Conti St., 740-504-1181; www.sproutnola.org). Wurmstedt spoke with Gambit about herbs.

: What are some of the benefits of using herbs? WURMSTEDT: I first got interested in the benefits of herbs as medicine after college when I was living in New York. I have chronic skin issues, and I was on all these medications and nothing worked. [The treatment] was really just trying to mask the symptoms and not really figuring out the balance internally. Then I worked in this herb shop in the East Village and the owner became a real close mentor of mine. I believe that it’s better to eat your medicine than to take it in a pill. I think people are becoming really interested in food and natural healing and herbal medicine because it feels natural to them, and people are questioning the overprescription of all medicine. All these medicines come with a million side effects. We have a chance multiple times a day to heal our body through food. Food can be energizing for us, but it also can be healing. Basically, it’s good to eat what is grown locally because that is what’s the freshest and most nutrient-dense. It’s good to eat seasonally, which kind of goes back to the natural rhythms in our body. In winter, you eat more root vegetables or sweet potatoes, which have a lot of stored nutrients, and during the summer, you’ll eat more cooling vegetables, like cucumbers or watermelons — foods that have a high water content and help you stay hydrated.

: What herbs and plants with health benefits are indigenous to southern Louisiana? W: In Kitchen Medicine, a class we teach as part of our herbal medicine series, it’s all about herbs that you have in your spice rack or grow in your herb garden. A lot of the reasons why humans

have selected these herbs to cook with is because they’re medicinally beneficial. Before the invention of refrigeration, salt helped to preserve food and prohibit the growth of bacteria. Herbs like thyme, sage, rosemary and garlic are really good when you have coughs, colds, the flu, sore throats and even lung infections. They’re my personal defense when I’m coming down with something. What’s wild and growing here right now are elderflower and elderberries. Both are really good for colds and the flu, and the berries are high in vitamin C. There’s also ginger, which is great for the digestive system, and turmeric works as an anti-inflammatory. There’s yellow dock root that grows around here, too. It’s good for the skin and the liver, and it’s also good for building up blood, for instance, in people that have anemia or low iron. There’s an herb called Gotu kola that grows within the grass here that’s great for brain function and for building up the elasticity of the skin and rebuilding connective tissues. Peach leaves are an old Southern remedy for dealing with grief. My teacher Phyllis Light use to say that when there’s a death in the family, bring them peach leaves. But there’s a disclaimer: You have to use them really fresh or dried, because when the leaves are slightly wilted they have some cyanide in them. Another thing that’s flowering around town is the mimosa tree. It’s really hard to get the flower dried and stabilized, but you can tincture them. It’s really good for happiness and healing and just for combating feelings of depression and anxiety. New Orleans is its own little strange place, but across the lake things are a little less tropical. Wild cherry grows a little more north of the city or in Mississippi, and it’s really good for coughs and colds and it’s a bitter, so it’s good

for digestion as well. It’s also good for arrhythmia, or to stabilize the heartbeat. Then there’s the hawthorn tree that is more common up North. You can use the leaves and the berries for heart medicine and stabilizing blood pressure. Lemon balm is in the mint family and it helps release tension and is mood-lifting, too. It’s antiviral, so it’s good for combating the flu but also can be good for combating other viruses.

: What are the benefits of pickling and fermented foods? W: Quick pickling is when you’re using vinegar. It’s good for preservation purposes, but you don’t really get any of the probiotics. Fermentation is a really good source of probiotics, which is great for digestion. These days, digestion is linked to mental health, and probiotics are now flying off the counter and being prescribed as anti-depressants, which just goes to show how strong the link between the brain and the gut is. We teach fermentation classes at the shop. Basically, lacto-fermentation is anaerobic fermentation, so it means you make it without air. If you’re making kimchi or sauerkraut, you mix cabbage with a lot of salt and make it so the air is not really touching any of the vegetables and then you let it sit for a couple of days. We also go over kombucha and homemade cultured dairy, like kefir and cultured butter. We also do a class on mead making, or honey wine, which a lot of people say was the original alcoholic beverage. We use local honey for that and that’s always a really popular class. — HELEN FREUND

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I WROTE MY FIRST ARTICLE FOR GAMBIT ON LOUISIANA’S CRAFT BEER SCENE in March 2013. At the

time of that story’s publication, Chafunkta Brewing Company had gotten its permits and licenses but hadn’t started brewing, Courtyard Brewery planned to open in Bywater, Old Rail Brewing Company was waiting for its final permits, and Gnarly Barley Brewing Company, 40 Arpent Brewing Company, Mudbug Brewery and Great Raft Brewing still were in the planning stages. A lot has changed since then. Louisiana went from having six production breweries and two brewpubs to five brewpubs, 18 production breweries and five nanobreweries. New Orleans now has 10 breweries, up from three in 2013. 2017 is shaping up to be a year of change as well: Not only have seven breweries opened so far, but my time as Gambit’s beer writer has come to an end. Gambit was my first professional gig as a beer writer. As New Orleans’ and Louisiana’s beer scenes have grown, so have opportunities for me to write about them. I’ve reported on the passion and unique culture of Louisiana as it relates to beer and food for national publications including Beer Advocate and All About Beer Magazine.

It is truly humbling to be in New Orleans, the finest food city in the country, and write about what we eat and drink and how we celebrate. I’ve written 211 Beer Buzz columns — every week without fail since May 21, 2013 — including dozens of stories (many of which were breathless announcements of breweries opening), guides to American Craft Beer Week in May and Louisiana Craft Brewers Week in September (since 2013). Now it’s time for me to move on to new projects, and leave Gambit’s beer correspondence in the capable hands of Mark Burlet, former beer writer with the New Orleans Examiner website, blogger and passionate beer fan. Thank you. And cheers!

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2013 Zisola Nero d’Avola Sicily, Italy Retail $22-$25

SICILY, THE MEDITERRANEAN SEA’S LARGEST ISLAND, has

been an important winemaking center for 2,500 years. The island’s southernmost region has idyllic vine-growing conditions, with consistent sunlight, moderate rainfall and coastal breezes. A product of the Mazzei family, owners of the Castello di Fonterutoli estate in Tuscany, this 2013 vintage Zisola Nero d’Avola was among Wine Spectator’s Top 100 wines in 2015. On the Mazzei’s Sicilian estate, 42 acres are planted mostly with nero d’Avola vines in calcareous soils. Hand-harvested fruit fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks for 14 to 16 days, macerated for 10 days and aged 10 months in French barriques. In the glass, the wine exhibits aromas of wild berries, raspberry, earthy accents and spice notes. On the palate, taste blackberry, cherry, black plum and a hint of tobacco, pronounced acidity and firm tannins. Decant 30 minutes before serving. Drink it with lasagna, veal parmigiana, meat-topped pizzas. charcoal-grilled steak, osso buco, salami and hard cheeses. Buy it at: Zuppardo’s Family Supermarket and Acquistapace’s. Drink it at: Irene’s Cuisine, Marcello’s Restaurants, Meribo and Middendorf’s.

EAT+DRINK JUNE 7

Banks Rum cocktail party 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Palace Cafe, 605 Canal St., (504) 523-1661 www.palacecafe.com The event highlights Banks rums in cocktails including the Royal Pineapple (Banks 7, apricot liqueur, pineapple, lime juice and merlot) and Palace Cave (Banks 5, lime juice, triple sec, hot sauce, Urban South Holy Roller IPA, agave and cilantro). Hors d’oeuvres include shrimp corn dogs with chipotle dipping sauce, flatbreads topped with tapenade, tasso and Idiazabal cheese, lemonfish pastrami and tuna poke. Tickets $35.

JUNE 9

Cena Italiana 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m. Friday Martin Wine Cellar, 714 Elmeer Ave., Metairie, (504) 896-7300 www.martinwinecellar.com The four-course dinner features wines from Italy’s Piedmont, Tuscany and Puglia regions. The menu includes grilled asparagus with a soft-poached egg, roasted mushrooms with arugula, Parmesan and truffled white wine vinaigrette, braised rabbit with pappardelle and roasted pork with turnip green and rapini pesto. Tickets $80.

JUNE 10

In the SoFAB Kitchen with Gabriel Charpentier 3 p.m.-4 p.m. Saturday Southern Food & Beverage Museum, 1504 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 569-0405 www.natfab.org Gabriel Charpentier is the chef de cuisine at The Grill Room at the Windsor Court Hotel. He’s worked with chefs Jean-Georges Vongerichten and Benoit Vidal. He moved to New Orleans from Colorado, where he worked at Jill’s Restaurant and Bistro in Boulder and elsewhere. Charpentier presents a cooking demonstration. Samples provided. Free with regular museum admission.

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535 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 599-2119 www.comperelapin.com The wagyu beef burger is topped with Taleggio cheese and caramelized onions. 4238 Magazine St., (504) 891-3377 www.lapetitegrocery.com The signature LPG cheeseburger is topped with Gruyere cheese, pickles, onion marmalade, arugula, whole-grain mustard and aioli.

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310 Chartres St., (504) 552-4095 www.sobounola.com A burger is topped with duck bacon, foie gras and a sunny side up egg on a brioche bun and served with a foie gras ice cream root beer float.

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Treasure Island Buffet — 5050 Williams Blvd., Kenner, (504) 443-8000; www. treasurechestcasino.com — The all-youcan-eat buffet includes New Orleans favorites including seafood and dishes from a variety of cuisines. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

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. $

BAR & GRILL 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. $

BARBECUE Ted’s Smokehouse BBQ — 3809 Williams Blvd., Kenner, (504) 305-4393 — Ted’s special combination includes choices of three meats (sliced brisket, pulled pork, sausage, pork ribs) and two sides (baked beans, corn, coleslaw, potato salad). No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

BURGERS Bayou Burger & Sports Company — 503 Bourbon St., (504) 529-4256; 3226 Magazine St., (504) 224-6024; www. bayouburger.com — The Ultimate Cure burger combines two patties and a grilled cheese and bacon sandwich dressed with lettuce, tomato, pickles, red onions and Tabasco mayonnaise on a brioche bun. No reservations. Bourbon Street: Lunch. dinner and late-night daily. Magazine Street: lunch and dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Cafe Aquarius — 2101 Paris Road, Chalmette, (504) 510-3080 — The croque St. Bernard features roast beef debris, smoked Gouda cheese, caramelized onions, chive aioli and bechamel on focaccia. No reservations. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Tue., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $ Cafe Luna — 802 1/2 Nashville Ave., (504) 333-6833; www.facebook.com/ cafeluna504 — The menu includes locally roasted coffee, house-made chai, handrolled bagels and a variety of items cooked from scratch. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and early dinner daily. Credit cards. $ Cafe Maspero — 601 Decatur St., (504) 523-6520; www.cafemaspero.com — The muffuletta combines pastrami, salami, Swiss cheese and olive salad on a bun. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $ Cafe NOMA — New Orleans Museum of Art, City Park, 1 Collins C. Diboll Circle, (504) 482-1264; www.cafenoma. com — The cafe serves shrimp salad, chipotle-marinated portobello sliders, flatbread pizza topped with manchego, peppers and roasted garlic and more. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch Tue.-Sun., dinner Fri. Credit cards. $ Chartres House — 601 Chartres St., (504) 586-8393; www.chartreshouse. com — A creamy blend of crawfish, spinach and mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses is stuffed into Leidenheimer French bread. No reservations. Lunch

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

CAJUN

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. $$

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. $

Green to Go — 400 Poydras St., Suite 130; 2633 Napoleon Ave.; (504) 460-3160; www.greentogonola.com — The chicken Caesar salad features shredded chicken breast, Parmesan, croutons, romaine lettuce and vegan Caesar dressing. No reservationas. Breakfast and lunch Mon.Fri. Credit cards. $ Lakeview Brew Coffee Cafe — 5606 Canal Blvd., (504) 483-7001 — This casual cafe offers gourmet coffees, pastries and desserts baked in house and a menu of specialty sandwiches and salads. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily, dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $ New Feelings Cafe, Bar & Courtyard Lounge — 535 Franklin Ave., (504) 446-0040; www.feelingscafebar.com — Sauteed Gulf shrimp are served with New Orleans-style barbecue sauce over smoked Gouda cheese grits with braised collard greens. Reservations accepted. Lunch Fri.-Sat., dinner Tue.-Sat., latenight Fri.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$ NOLA Beans — 762 Harrison Ave., (504) 267-0783; www.nolabeans.com — The organic Argonne turkey sandwich features organic avocado, tomatoes, sprouts and Havarti cheese on choice of bread. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and early dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ 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. $ Pierre Maspero’s — 440 Chartres St., (504) 524-8990; www.originalpierremasperos.com — Two pan-fried crab cakes made with Louisiana blue crab, onions, peppers and seasoning are topped with a tangy sauce and served with mirliton slaw. No reservations. Breakfast Fri.Mon., lunch and dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ Spotted Cat Food & Spirits — New Orleans Healing Center, 2372 St. Claude Ave., , (504) 371-5074; www.spottedcatfoodspirits.com — The menu includes pastries, bagels, breakfast dishes, sliders, burgers, sandwiches and more. Reservations recommended. Breakfast and lunch daily, dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

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. $$ Five Happiness — 3511 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 482-3935; www.fivehappiness.com — The large menu at Five Happiness offers a range of dishes from wonton soup to sizzling seafood combinations to lo mein dishes. Delivery available. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

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. $$$ Boulevard American Bistro — 4241 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 889-2301; www.boulevardbistro.com — Pan-seared crab cakes are served with fries and coleslaw. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

CREOLE Antoine’s Restaurant — 713 St. Louis St., (504) 581-4422; www.antoines. com — Signature dishes include oysters Rockefeller, crawfish Cardinal and baked Alaska. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Mon-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$ Brennan’s New Orleans — 417 Royal St., (504) 525-9711; www.brennansneworleans.com — Eggs Sardou is poached eggs over crispy artichokes with Parmesan creamed spinach and choron sauce. Reservations recommended. Breakfast and lunch Tue.-Sat., dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$ 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. $$

Emeril Lagasse’s Meril (424 Girod St., 504-526-3745; www.emerilsrestaurants.com/meril) serves flatbreads and globally inspired small plates. PHOTO BY CHERYL GERBER

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. Reservations accepted. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$ Chais Delachaise — 7708 Maple St., (504) 510-4509; www.chaisdelachaise. com — The eclectic menu includes bouillabaisse, grilled Caribbean lobster, jerk shrimp and more. Reservations accepted. Lunch Sat.-Sun., early dinner Mon.-Fri., dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ Emeril’s Delmonico — 1300 St. Charles Ave., (504) 525-4937; www.emerilsrestaurants.com/emerils-delmonico — Pecan-glazed Colorado lamb loin is served with bourbon and lamb bacon-braised kale, black-eyed peas and pecan gremolata. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$ Emeril’s Restaurant — 800 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 528-9393; www.emerilsrestaurants.com/emerils-new-orleans

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Meril — 424 Girod St., (504) 526-3745; www.emerilsrestaurants.com/meril — Emeril Lagasse’s newest restaurant offers an array of internationally inspired dishes, such as sofrito-marinated turkey necks with Crystal hot sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ NOLA Restaurant — 534 St. Louis St., (504) 522-6652; www.emerilsrestaurants. com/nola-restaurant — Garlic-crusted drum is served with brabant potatoes, crimini mushrooms, bacon, haricots verts and beurre rouge. Reservations recommended. Lunch Thu.-Mon., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$ Rue 127 — 127 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 483-1571; www.rue127.com — Grilled Gulf fish is seasoned with tandoori spices and served over Brussels sprouts, smoked potato puree and apple and fennel slaw. Reservations recommended. Dinner Tue.Sat. Credit cards. $$$

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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. $$$

OUT TO EAT 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. $ 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. $ 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. $$ 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. $

GOURMET TO GO

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. $$

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. $

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. $$$

INDIAN

Willie Mae’s Scotch House & Willie Mae’s Grocery & Deli — Scotch House, 2401 St. Ann St., (504) 822-9503; Grocery & Deli, 7457 St. Charles Ave., (504) 4175424; www.williemaesnola.com — This neighborhood restaurant is known for its wet-battered fried chicken. No reservations. St. Ann Street: Lunch Mon.-Sat. St. Charles Avenue: lunch and dinner Mon.Sat. Credit cards. $$

Nirvana Indian Cuisine — 4308 Magazine St., (504) 894-9797 — The restaurant’s extensive menu ranges from chicken to vegetable dishes. Reservations accepted for five or more. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$ Taj Mahal Indian Cuisine — 923-C Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 836-6859 — The traditional menu features lamb, chicken and seafood served in a variety of ways, including curries and tandoori. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$ Tandoori Chicken — 2916 Cleary Ave., Metairie, (504) 889-7880 — The menu

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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. $$

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ITALIAN Andrea’s Restaurant — 3100 N. 19th St., 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. $$$ Mosca’s — 4137 Hwy. 90 W., Westwego, (504) 436-8950; www.moscasrestaurant. com — Popular dishes include shrimp Mosca, chicken a la grande and baked oysters Mosca. Reservations accepted. Dinner Tue.-Sat. Cash only. $$$ 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. $$

Tsunami — 601 Poydras St., Suite B., (504) 608-3474; www.servingsushi.com — The restaurant serves sushi, sashimi, creative rolls and creative Asian-inspired dishes. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

KOREAN Little Korea BBQ — 2240 Magazine St., (504) 821-5006; www.littlekoreabbq.flavorplate.com — 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 Wed.-Mon. Credit cards. $$$

LOUISIANA CONTEMPORARY Bombay Club — Prince Conti Hotel, 830 Conti St., (504) 577-2237; www.bombayclubneworleans.com — New Orleans barbecue shrimp are simmered in garlic Creole meuniere sauce and served with toasted ciabatta. Reservations accepted. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ Broussard’s — 819 Conti St., (504) 5813866; www.broussards.com — Broiled black drum Rosalie is a mustard- and rosemary-crusted fillet served with haricots verts and ginger-apple glaze. Reservations accepted. Dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$ Capdeville — 520 Capdeville St., (504) 371-5161; www.capdevillenola.com — Rebel Yell braised short ribs are served with corn maque choux and mashed sweet potatoes. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat., late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ Creole House Restaurant & Oyster Bar — 509 Canal St., (504) 323-2109; www. creolehouserestaurant.com — Grilled Louisiana oysters are topped with smoked bacon, Monterey Jack cheese and garlic butter. Reservations accepted for large parties. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Miyako Japanese Seafood & Steakhouse — 1403 St. Charles Ave., (504) 4109997; 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. $$

Criollo — Hotel Monteleone, 214 Royal St., (504) 681-4444; www.criollonola.com — Baked stuffed Creole redfish is served with crabmeat and green tomato crust, angel hair pasta and Creole tomato jam. Reservations recommended. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

NOLA Super Buffet — 3900 Williams Blvd., Kenner, (504) 360-2075 — The buffet includes sushi, Japanese hibachi items, salads, a noodle bar and a Brazilian-style grilled lamb, steak, bacon-wrapped chicken and more. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Dick & Jenny’s — 4501 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 894-9880; www.dickandjennys.com — Braised Niman Ranch pork cheeks are served with sauteed Southern greens, grit cakes, sweet potatoes and country gravy. Reservations recommended. Dinner Wed.-Mon. 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. $$ Kingfish — 337 Chartres St., (504) 598-5005; www.kingfishneworleans. com — Blackened barbecue shrimp in chili-butter piquant sauce top a fried stone-ground grit cake. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$ Le Bayou Restaurant — 208 Bourbon St., (504) 525-4755; www.lebayourestaurant.com — Shrimp Ya-Ya features Gulf shrimp sauteed with Cajun pesto and served with garlic toast. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night Mon.-Sun. Credit cards. $ Ralph’s On The Park — 900 City Park Ave., (504) 488-1000; www.ralphsonthepark.com — Popular dishes include turtle soup finished with sherry, grilled lamb spare ribs and barbecue Gulf shrimp. Reservations recommended. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$ The Red Maple — 1036 Lafayette St., Gretna, (504) 367-0935; www.theredmaple.com — Gulf fish Pontchartrain is grilled and topped with crabmeat and sherry mushroom sauce. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$ 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. $$$ Tomas Bistro — 755 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 527-0942 — Tomas serves dishes such as bouillabaisse New Orleans, filled with saffron shrimp, mussels, oysters, Gulf fish, crawfish and pesto aioli croutons. No reservations. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

MEDITERRANEAN/ MIDDLE EASTERN Casablanca — 3030 Severn Ave., Metairie, (504) 888-2209; www.casablancanola.com — House-made couscous can be topped with Moroccan-style chicken, lamb or beef and is served with vegetables. Reservations accepted. Lunch Sun.-Fri., dinner Sun.-Thu. Credit cards. $$ Jerusalem Cafe — 2132 Tulane Ave., (504) 509-7729; www.facebook.com/

cafehei — The menu includes shawarma, lamb chops, falafel, kebabs, hummus, stuffed grape leaves, baklava and more. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Pyramids Cafe — 3151 Calhoun St., (504) 861-9602 — Diners will find Mediterranean cuisine featuring such favorites as sharwarma prepared on a rotisserie. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

MEXICAN & SOUTHWESTERN 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. $ La Casita — 634 Julia St., (504) 2188043; 8400 Oak St., (504) 826-9913; www.eatlacasita.com — El Fuego tacos feature braised brisket, Monterey Jack cheese, salsa verde and pico de gallo in corn tortillas. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

MUSIC AND FOOD The Columns — 3811 St. Charles Ave., (504) 899-9308; www.thecolumns.com — The menu offers such Creole favorites as gumbo and crab cakes and there are cheese plates as well. Reservations accepted. Breakfast daily, lunch Fri.-Sat., dinner Mon.-Thu., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$ Gazebo Cafe — 1018 Decatur St., (504) 525-8899; www.gazebocafenola.com — The Gazebo features a mix of Cajun and Creole dishes and ice cream daquiris. No reservations. Lunch and early dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ House of Blues — 225 Decatur St., 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

NEIGHBORHOOD biscuits & buns on banks — 4337 Banks St., (504) 273-4600; www.biscuitsandbunsonbanks.com — Signature dishes include a waffle topped with brie and blueberry compote. Delivery 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; 6215 Wilson St., Harahan, (504) 7373933; 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 G’s Kitchen Spot — Balcony Bar, 3201 Magazine St., (504) 891-9226; www. gskitchenspot.com — Brick-oven Margherita pizza includes mozzarella, basil and house-made garlic-butter sauce. No reservations. Lunch Fri.-Sun., dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards.$

G’s Pizza — 4840 Bienville St., (504) 483-6464; www.gspizzas.com — Margherita pizza features house-made dough topped with garlic-butter sauce, mozzarella, Parmesan, oregano and tomatoes. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $ 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. $ Slice Pizzeria — 1513 St. Charles Ave., (504) 525-7437; 5538 Magazine St., (504) 897-4800; www.slicepizzeria. com — Slice serves pizza by the pie or slice, plus salads, pasta and more. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $ Theo’s Neighborhood Pizza — 4218 Magazine St., (504) 894-8554; 4024 Canal St., (504) 302-1133; www.theospizza.com — There is a wide variety of specialty pies and diners can build their own from the selection of more than two-dozen toppings. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $ Wit’s Inn — 141 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 486-1600; www.witsinn.com — The neighborhood bar and restaurant offers a menu of pizza, calzones, salads, sandwiches, chicken wings and bar noshing items. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

zine 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. $

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. $$ Bourbon House — 144 Bourbon St., (504) 522-0111; www.bourbonhouse.com — Bourbon House serves seafood dishes including New Orleans barbecue shrimp, redfish cooked with the skin on, oysters from the raw bar and more. Reservations accepted. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sun. $$$ Mr. Ed’s Oyster Bar & Fish House — 301 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 872-9975; 512 Bienville St., (504) 309-4848; 1327 St. Charles Ave., (504) 267-0169; 3117 21st Street, Metairie (504) 833-6310; www. mredsrestaurants.com — The menu includes raw oysters, seafood, steaks, fried chicken, crawfish etouffee and more. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ Mr. Ed’s Seafood & Italian Restaurant — 910 West Esplanade Ave., Kenner, (504) 463-3030; 1001 Live Oak St., Metairie, (504) 838-0022; www.mredsno.com — The menu includes seafood, Italian dishes, fried chicken, po-boys, salads and daily specials. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

SANDWICHES & PO-BOYS

Pier 424 Seafood Market — 424 Bourbon St., (504) 309-1574; www.pier424seafoodmarket.com — Lightly battered frog legs are tossed with Buffalo sauce and served with celery and ranch dressing. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and latenight 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. $

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. $$$

Magazine Po-boy Shop — 2368 Maga-

Restaurant des Familles — 7163 Baratar-

OUT TO EAT ia Blvd., Marrero, (504) 689-7834; www. desfamilles.com — The menu of Cajun and Creole favorites includes gumbo, turtle soup, seafood platters and New Orleans barbecue shrimp. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Royal House Oyster Bar — 441 Royal St., (504) 528-2601; www.royalhouserestaurant.com — Clams, mussels, shrimp and scallops sauteed with garlic and herbs are served with marinara over linguine. No reservations. Breakfast Sat.-Sun., lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$

STEAKHOUSE Austin’s Seafood and Steakhouse — 5101 West Esplanade Ave., Metairie, (504) 888-5533; www.austinsno.com — Austin’s serves prime steaks, chops and seafood. Reservations recommended. Dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$ Dickie Brennan’s Steakhouse — 716 Iberville St., (504) 522-2467; www.dickiebrennansrestaurant.com — The house filet mignon is served atop creamed spinach with fried oysters and Pontalba potatoes. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$ The Steak Knife Restaurant & Bar — 888 Harrison Ave., (504) 488-8981; www. steakkniferestaurant.com — Shrimp bordelaise features jumbo Gulf shrimp sauteed with mushrooms, white wine and garlic butter and flamed with brandy. Reservations accepted. Dinner Tue.-Sat. 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. $$

VIETNAMESE Rolls N Bowls — 605 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 309-0519; www.rollsnbowlsnola.com — Banh mi include roasted pork dressed with carrots, cucumber, jalapenos and cilantro on French bread. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.Sat. Credit cards. $

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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. $$

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TUESDAY 6 21st Amendment — 30 x 90 Blues Women, 7:30 Bamboula’s — Bryce Eastwood Trio, noon; Joe Goldberg Trio, 3; Dana & the Boneshakers, 6:30 Banks Street Bar — Ricky T & the Robots, 9 Blue Nile — Water Seed, 9 BMC — Jersey Slim, 5; Dapper Dandies, 8; Will Dickerson Band, 11 Bourbon O Bar — Marty Peters Jazz Band, 8 Cafe Negril — 4 Sidemen of the Apocalypse, 6 Check Point Charlie — Jamie Lynn Vessels, 7 Chickie Wah Wah — Lilli Lewis, 5:30; Jon Cleary, 8; James Singleton, Johnny Vidacovich, Skerik, Jonathan Freilich, 11 Circle Bar — Carl LeBlanc, 6; Crumb, Lance Bangs, 10 d.b.a. — DinosAurchestra, 7; Treme Brass Band, 10 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — Mark Coleman & Todd Duke, 9 Ellis Marsalis Center for Music — Evan Christopher, 6:30 Gasa Gasa — Jeff the Brotherhood, The Detail, 9 Hi-Ho Lounge — Dave Bode & Choose to Think, 9 Jazz National Historical Park — Richard “Piano” Scott, noon Kerry Irish Pub — Jason Bishop, 8:30 Little Gem Saloon — Charlie Miller, 7 Madisonville Library — Bruce Daigrepont, 6 Mag’s 940 — All-Star Covered Dish Country Jamboree, 9 The Maison — New Orleans Swinging Gypsies, 4; Gregory Agid Quartet, 6:30 Maple Leaf Bar — Rebirth Brass Band, 10:30 Neutral Ground Coffeehouse — Alex Bosworth, Sauveterre, Mike True & the Phantom Band, 8 Old U.S. Mint — Down on Their Luck Orchestra, 2 Preservation Hall — Preservation AllStars feat. Charlie Gabriel, 8, 9 & 10 Prime Example Jazz Club — Sidemen+1, 8 & 10 Ray’s — Bobby Love & Friends, 7 Siberia — The Mentors, Before I Hang, Pussyot, 9

WEDNESDAY 7 21st Amendment — Royal Street Windin’ Boys feat. Jenavieve Cook, 8 Bamboula’s — Eight Dice Cloth, noon; Bamboula’s Hot Trio feat. Giselle Anguizola, 2; Gentilly Stompers, 6:30; Mem Shannon, 10 Banks Street Bar — Major Bacon, 10 Bar Redux — NXTL, 9 Blue Nile — Jeff Chaz, 7; New Breed Brass Band, 10 BMC — Set Up Kings, 5; Sierra Leone, 8; Phyr Phly, 11 Bourbon O Bar — Shynola Jazz Band, 8 Cafe Negril — Maid of Orleans, 6; Another Day in Paradise, 9:30 Check Point Charlie — T-Bone Stone & the Happy Monsters, 7 Chickie Wah Wah — Lilli Lewis, 5:30; Tom McDermott & Friends, 8; Elizabeth Cook, 10 Circle Bar — The Iguanas, 7; Phil the Tremolo King, The New Orleans Eclectic Ensemble, 10 d.b.a. — Johnny Vidacovich Trio feat. Mike Dillon, James Singleton, 10 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — The George French Trio, 9:30 Dragon’s Den (downstairs) — Reggae Night with DJ T-Roy, Bayou International Sound, 10 Gasa Gasa — The High Divers, Great Peacock, Blonde Roses, 9 Hi-Ho Lounge — New Creation, 9 House of Blues (The Parish) — Jet Lounge, 11 Kerry Irish Pub — Chip Wilson, 8:30 Little Gem Saloon — Zakk Garner, 7 The Maison — New Orleans Jazz Vipers, 6:30 Maple Leaf Bar — Tony Hall Band, 10 Mudlark Public Theatre — Gouge Away, Woof, The World Is a Vampire, 7 Old Arabi Bar — Dave Ferrato, 8:30 Palm Court Jazz Cafe — Lars Edegran & Topsy Chapman, Palm Court Jazz Band, 8 Preservation Hall — Preservation AllStars feat. Charlie Gabriel, 8, 9 & 10 Prime Example Jazz Club — Jesse McBride & the Next Generation, 8 & 10 Siberia — Shadowgraphs, Baby Bats, Jack & the Jackrabbits, Garbage Boy, 9 Southport Hall — Kung Fu Vampire, 8 The Spotted Cat Music Club — Chris Christy’s Band, 2; Shotgun Jazz Band, 6; Antoine Diel & the Misfit Power, 10

SideBar — Rob Wagner & Dave Cappello, 8:30

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Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Bettie Shirley (Bessie and Nina tribute), 8 & 10

21st Amendment — G & the Swinging Three, 5:30 Bamboula’s — Reid Poole Trio, noon; Kala Bazaar Swing Society, 2; Royal Street Windin’ Boys feat. Jenavieve Cook, 6:30; Johnny J & the Hitmen, 10

The Spotted Cat Music Club — Andy Forest, 2; Meschiya Lake & the Little Big Horns, 6; Smoking Time Jazz Club, 10

Banks Street Bar — Dharma Krewe, 9 Bar Mon Cher — Bats in the Belfry with DJs Mange and Sea Wolff, 9 Bar Redux — Born Animal, 9 The Bayou Bar — Philip Melancon, 8 Blue Nile — Micah McKee & Little Maker, 7; Bayou International Reggae Night feat. Higher Heights and DJ T-Roy, 11 Blue Nile Balcony Room — Peter Lloyd, 10 BMC — Mike Darby & House of Sheiks, 5; Maid of Orleans, 8; Iceman Special, 11 Bourbon O Bar — The Luneta Jazz Band, 8 Bullet’s Sports Bar — Kermit Ruffins, 6 Cafe Negril — Revival, 6; Soul Project, 9:30 Champions Square — Muse, 30 Seconds to Mars, 7 Check Point Charlie — Voodoo Wagon, 7; Afro Cube, 11 Chickie Wah Wah — Phil DeGruy, 6; Loose Cattle feat. Michael Cerveris, Kimberly Kaye, 8 Circle Bar — Natalie Mae & Gina Leslie, 7; Showa No Yume, Homonculus Circus, Herr Schmitt, Raspy, Oyster Smiling, 9:30 d.b.a. — Jon Cleary, 7; Funk Monkey, 10 DMac’s Bar & Grill — Jason Bishop’s American Jam, 7 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — The Betty Shirley Band, 9:30 Dragon’s Den (downstairs) — Rougarou, Different Strokes, Foxhunter, 9 Hi-Ho Lounge — Future Funk, 9 Jazz Cafe — Jeff Chaz, 12:30 Kerry Irish Pub — Three feat. Mark Carson, 8:30 Little Gem Saloon — Mason Ruffner Band, 7 The Maison — The Good for Nothin’ Band, 4; Dysfunktional Bone, 10 Maple Leaf Bar — The Trio feat. Johnny Vidacovich, 11 Neutral Ground Coffeehouse — Bronson Wisconsin, No True Scotsman, 8 Ogden Museum of Southern Art — The Tumbling Wheels, 6 Old Point Bar — Gregg & James Martinez, 9 One Eyed Jacks — Fast Times ’80s and ’90s Night, 10 Pour House Saloon — Dave Ferrato, 8:30 Preservation Hall — Preservation Legacy Band feat. Gregg Stafford, 6 Republic New Orleans — Claude VonStroke, 10 Siberia — Ruby & the Rogues, Maid of Orleans, 9 SideBar — Doug Garrison & Shan Kenner, 8:30 Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Loving Day Concert, 8 & 10 Southport Hall — Doyle, Davey Suicide, The Tomb of Nick Cage, The Angry 88, 7:30 The Spotted Cat Music Club — Sarah McCoy, 4; Miss Sophie Lee, 6; Jumbo Shrimp, 10 Tipitina’s — New Orleans Swamp Donkeys, Organized Crime, 9 Treo — The St. Claude Serenaders, 6:30 Vaughan’s Lounge — Corey Henry & the Treme Funktet, 10

FRIDAY 9 21st Amendment — Shake It Break It Band, 2:30; Antoine Diel & the Misfit Power, 9:30 Bamboula’s — Chance Bushman’s Rhythm Stompers, 1; Smoky Greenwell, 5:30; John Lisi, 10

Banks Street Bar — Jamey St. Pierre, 10 Bar Mon Cher — Samantha Pearl, 8:30 The Bayou Bar — Philip Melancon, 8 Blue Nile — Kermit Ruffins & the Barbecue Swingers, 7; Soul Rebels, 11 Blue Nile Balcony Room — DJ Black Pearl, 1 a.m. BMC — Phyr Phly, 3; HollyRock, 5; Soul Company, 8; All 4 One Brass Band, 11; R&R Music Group, 1 a.m. Bourbon O Bar — The Doyle Cooper Jazz Band, 8 Buffa’s Bar & Restaurant — Little Coquette, 6; Ed Doskey Jazz Band, 9 Bullet’s Sports Bar — The Pinettes Brass Band, 6 Cafe Negril — Dana Abbott Band, 6:30; Higher Heights, 10 Check Point Charlie — Domenic, 4; Mojo Shakers, 7; The Jerk Officers, 11 Chickie Wah Wah — The SetUp Kings, 6; Creole String Beans, 8 Circle Bar — Rik Slave’s Country Persuasion, 6; Leather Girls, Bottomfeeders, Trampoline Team, 10 d.b.a. — Tuba Skinny, 6; Ike Stubblefield Trio feat. June Yamagishi, Jermal Watson, 10 DMac’s Bar & Grill — Dave Ferrato & Stan Cuquet, 8 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — The Panorama Jazz Band, 10 Dragon’s Den (downstairs) — Loose Marbles, 7; The Tipping Point with DJ RQ Away, 10 Dragon’s Den (upstairs) — Buena Vista Social Latin Dance Party, 10 Hi-Ho Lounge — Volume Overload!, 9; Relapse: ’80s, ’90s, ’00s with DJ Matt Scott, 10 House of Blues — Who’s Bad (Michael Jackson tribute), 9 House of Blues (The Parish) — Summer League, 11:30 Kerry Irish Pub — Van Hudson, 5; Lonestar Stout, 9 Le Bon Temps Roule — Joe Krown, 7 Little Gem Saloon — The Nayo Jones Experience, 8 The Maison — Shotgun Jazz Band, 7 Maple Leaf Bar — Miss Mojo, 10:30 Neutral Ground Coffeehouse — Grant Ligon, Greg Afek, Ashley Beach & the Odd Ditties, John Parker, 7 Oak — Mia Borders, 9 Old Point Bar — Rick Trolsen, 5; The Unnaturals, 9:30 Palm Court Jazz Cafe — Lucien Barbarin & Palm Court Jazz Band, 8 Preservation Hall — The Preservation Brass feat. Daniel “Weenie” Farrow, 7, 8 &9 Republic New Orleans — Flux Pavilion, 7 Siberia — Night of the Living Shred, Trigger, Love Machine, Raum, 9 Smoothie King Center — Journey, Asia, 7:30 Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Ellis Marsalis Quartet, 8 & 10 Southport Hall — Contraflow, 9 The Spotted Cat Music Club — Andy Forest, 2; Washboard Chaz Blues Trio, 6; Cottonmouth Kings, 10 Tipitina’s — Corey Henry’s Treme Funktet, Mike Dillon Band, 10 Twist of Lime — NOLA Rock Fest feat. Too Soon, Rooftop Junkies, Vermillion Whiskey, Aura of Darkness, Cerebral Drama, 10

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Yngwie Malmsteen

IN 2003, THE MUSIC MONTHLY BLENDER released its list of The 50 Worst Artists in Music History. Sitting at number 14, between Yanni (naturally) and Mick Jagger (recount?), • 8 p.m. Sunday is Swedish guitar god/devil Yngwie Malm• June 11 steen. (Factor in number 7 Asia, opening for Journey at the Smoothie King Center • House of Blues, on Friday, and we have two of the top — 225 Decatur St., er, bottom — offenders in town this week. Somehow, Steve Perry — or whoever now is (504) 310-4999; playing him — was exonerated.) Blender ain’t dere no more, a victim of the print pandemic www.houseofblues.com/ that exsanguinated the ink of seemingly every neworleans rock rag not vaccinated with Jann Wenner’s voodoo magic. But you probably can guess who is: Yngwie Malmsteen, still shredding his arpeggios from hell like victory cries atop the grave of every magazine that ever mocked him. To be fair, there’s been at least as much praise thrown his way. TIME included him on its 2009 list of The 10 Greatest Electric Guitar Players — though even it couldn’t resist a poisonous bon mot: “It almost makes you forget that the great bulk of his music is so fast that it’s unlistenable.” Unlistenable and yet compulsively listenable — these are the poles on which Malmsteen’s technically dazzling, compositionally puzzling world rotates. Both will be on lip-biting display with this “World on Fire” tour, the latest in a three-decade elemental assault that shows no signs of abating. To be fair again, he did warn us via his last band album with Alcatrazz before going full Yngwie on 1984’s canonical Rising Force: There is no parole from rock ’n’ roll. Tickets $28. — NOAH BONAPARTE PAIS

SATURDAY 10 21st Amendment — Big Joe Kennedy, 2:30; Juju Child, 6; The Ibervillianaires, 9:30 Bamboula’s — G & the Swinging Three, 2:30; Marigny Street Brass, 11:30 Banks Street Bar — Faith Evans Ruch, 10 Bar Mon Cher — Barbarella Blue, 8:30 Bar Redux — Josh Benitez Band, 9 The Bayou Bar — Philip Melancon, 8 Blue Nile — Washboard Chaz Blues Trio, 7; Street Legends Brass Band, 11 Blue Nile Balcony Room — Ambush Reggae Band, 11; DJ Black Pearl, 1 a.m. BMC — The Jazzmen, 3; Willie Lockett, 5; John Lisi & Delta Funk, 8; Tubad, 11; LC Smoove, 1 a.m. Bourbon O Bar — Kala Bazaar Swing Society, 8 Cafe Negril — Jamie Lynn Vessels, 4; Jamey St. Pierre & the Honeycreepers, 7

Check Point Charlie — Buddha’s Band, 4; Lips & the Trips, 7; J Monque’D Blues Band, 11 Chickie Wah Wah — The Bluerunners, 8 Circle Bar — Richard Bates, 7; Needle Points, Trancefarmers, Bipolaroid, 10 d.b.a. — Eight Dice Cloth, 4; John Boutte, 8; Little Freddie King, 11 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — Chicken & Waffles, 10 Dragon’s Den (downstairs) — Ukulady’s Man, 5 Gasa Gasa — A Living Soundtrack, Metronome the City, Shuvuuia, 10 House of Blues — Hot 8 Brass Band (album release), Keedy Black, DJ Soul Sister, 9 House of Blues (The Parish) — Grrlspot, 8 Howlin’ Wolf Den — Sunquakes, 9 Kerry Irish Pub — Beth Patterson, 5; Mark Hessler & Harold Vivien, 9

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Hot 8 Brass Band album release

THE HOT 8 BRASS BAND’S FIFTH ALBUM, On the Spot, is inspired by its playing in second-line parades and on the streets. Sousaphonist and bandleader Bennie Pete attributes the title to the moments when the band creates • June 10 new music spontaneously, especially while • 8 p.m. Saturday providing hours of music for a second-line parade. Most of the songs are marked by the • House of Blues, loose, celebratory vibe of a parade or club gig, 225 Decatur St., particularly the first four original tunes. Pete’s sousaphone drives the band as horns scream (504) 310-4999; and the snare drum rattles on “8 Kickin’ It Live,” www.hob.com “Bottom of the Bucket” and the title track. The Hot 8 has incorporated hip-hop, funk and PHOTO BY MELISSA FARGO popular songs into its repertoire, and the album includes extended versions of Stevie Wonder’s “That Girl” and Sade’s “Sweetest Taboo.” Clarinetist Dr. Michael White sits in on the band’s nod to tradition, a cover of “St. James Infirmary,” and percussionist Alfred “Uganda” Roberts also appears on a track. The album is intended to honor the families of lost band members Demond Dorsey, Jacob Johnson, Dinerral Shavers and Joseph “Shotgun Joe” Williams. The album officially was released March 31, but after tours of the West Coast, France and the U.K., the band is home to celebrate its release at the House of Blues. Keedy Black and DJ Soul Sister open. Tickets $15. — WILL COVIELLO

Le Bon Temps Roule — Johnny No, 11 Little Gem Saloon — Kermit Ruffins & the Barbecue Swingers, 7 & 9 The Maison — Chance Bushman & the Ibervillianaires, 1; Smoking Time Jazz Club, 7 Maple Leaf Bar — Johnny Sketch & the Dirty Notes, 11 Metropolitan Nightclub — Freakfest feat. Carnage, Ephwurd, JayKode, 9 Neutral Ground Coffeehouse — The Shiz, 7; Crazy Whisky, 9 Oak — Jenn Howard Glass, 9 Old Point Bar — Chris Klein, 9:30

National Lagarde, Worshipper, 9 Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Ike Stubblefield Trio, 8 & 10 Southport Hall — House of Goats, Like Water, A Hanging, 8 The Spotted Cat Music Club — Monty Banks, noon; Panorama Jazz Band, 6 Tipitina’s — Nigel Hall Band, Cleopatra Jones, 10 Twist of Lime — NOLA Rock Fest feat. Twin Span, Dark Star Coven, Blood and Bourbon, MikeyB3, Bald Dog Project, Lucy Fears Goats, Dead Machine Theory, Cutthroat, 10

One Eyed Jacks — Jake Shears, 8 Palm Court Jazz Cafe — Tom Fischer & Palm Court Jazz Band, 8 Poor Boys — Tom Harvey & Pablo Zaldivar (Prince tribute), 10 Preservation Hall — The Preservation Hall Jazz Masters feat. Leroy Jones, 5 & 6; Preservation All-Stars feat. Shannon Powell, 7, 8 & 9 Siberia — Chappy, Theophile Bourgeois, Denise Bonis, 6; Corky Laing’s Mountain,

SUNDAY 11 21st Amendment — Christopher Johnson Quartet, 8 Bamboula’s — JJ & His Fidgety Four, 1; Carl LeBlanc, 5:30; Ed Wills & Blues 4 Sale, 9 Banks Street Bar — Kenny Triche Band, 8 Bar Mon Cher — Fools Gold String Band, 6 Bar Redux — Coyote Anderson, T’Lark, Ryan Gregory Floyd, 9 Blue Nile — Mykia Jovan, 7; Street Leg-

MONDAY 12 21st Amendment — Kala Bazaar Swing Society, 6:30 Bacchanal — Helen Gillet, 7:30 Bamboula’s — Alex Belhaj Trio, noon; Samantha Pearl Trio, 2; NOLA Swingin’ Gypsies, 5:30; Sunshine Brass Band, 9 Banks Street Bar — Chris Dibenedetto’s Piano Showcase, 7; Montague, 9 Blue Nile — Jeff Chaz, 7; Brass-A-Holics, 10 BMC — Yeah You Rite, 5; Kenny Brown’s Blues Band, 7; Dominique’s Kreole Soul, 10 Bourbon O Bar — Shake It Break It Band, 8 Buffa’s Bar & Restaurant — Arsene Delay, 5; Antoine Diel, 8 Cafe Negril — Noggin, 6; In Business, 9:30 Check Point Charlie — HG Breland, 7

MUSIC Chickie Wah Wah — Justin Molaison, 5:30; Song Swap feat. Alex McMurray & Dave Malone, 8; Neva Wright & the My Bads, 10:30 Circle Bar — Phil the Tremolo King, 7; Lords of Beacon House, Great Electric Quest, Shadow Giant, Smoke, 9 Columns Hotel — David Doucet, 8 Crescent City Brewhouse — New Orleans Streetbeat, 6 d.b.a. — Mainline, 10 DMac’s Bar & Grill — Danny Alexander’s Blues Jam Session, 8 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — John Fohl, 9 Dragon’s Den (downstairs) — New Orleans Jazz Manouche, 7 Gasa Gasa — Strawberry Girls, Comrades, Bella Noir, 9 House of Blues (Restaurant & Bar) — Sean Riley, 6 The Jazz Playhouse — Gerald French & the Original Tuxedo Band, 8 Kerry Irish Pub — Patrick Cooper, 8 The Maison — Chicken & Waffles, 5; Aurora Nealand & the Royal Roses, 7 Maple Leaf Bar — George Porter Jr. Trio, 10 Neutral Ground Coffeehouse — Mikko, Ukelele Ike, 9 Ooh Poo Pah Doo Bar — James Andrews & the Crescent City All-Stars, Bobby Love, 8 Preservation Hall — Preservation All-Stars feat. Charlie Gabriel, 8, 9 & 10 Rare Form — Nervous Duane, 1 RF’s Dining Music Cocktails — John Marcey Duo, 4; Jamie Lynn Vessels, 7 Saturn Bar — King James & the Special Men, 10 Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Charmaine Neville Band, 8 & 10 Spotted Cat Food & Spirits — Sam Cammarata, 3; Carolyn Broussard, 6 The Spotted Cat Music Club — Royal Street Windin’ Boys, 2; Sarah McCoy, 4; Dominick Grillo & the Frenchmen Street All-Stars, 6; New Orleans Jazz Vipers, 10 Three Muses — Joe Cabral, 8

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. Benjamin Alard. Old Ursuline Convent, 1100 Chartres St., (504) 529-3040 — The harpsichordist plays selections from Couperin and Bach. Free. 6 p.m. Thursday. Lyrica Baroque. New Orleans Opera Guild Home, 2504 Prytania St., (504) 2679539; www.operaguildhome.org — The group’s program blends chamber music and opera songs. Tickets $10-$50. 3 p.m. Sunday.

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ends Brass Band, 11 BMC — Bayou Wind, 3; Ruth Marie’s Jazz After Dark, 7; Mignano, 10 Bourbon O Bar — G & the Swinging Three, 8 Cafe Negril — Ecirb Muller’s Twisted Dixie, 6; John Lisi, 9:30 Chickie Wah Wah — Meschiya Lake & the Little Big Horns, 8 Circle Bar — Micah McKee & Friends, Blind Texas Marlin, 6; High in One Eye, Sexual Jeremy, Proud/Father, Lily Heaven, 10 d.b.a. — Palmetto Bug Stompers, 6; Hill Country Hounds, 10 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — Matt Lemmler, 9 Dragon’s Den (downstairs) — Anuraag Pendyal, Dignity Reve, 7 Dragon’s Den (upstairs) — Church with Unicorn Fukr, 10 Gasa Gasa — The Noah Young Band, 9 Hi-Ho Lounge — Ukulady’s Man, Henny Herz, Brain Cream, 10 House of Blues — Yngwie Malmsteen, 8 Howlin’ Wolf Den — Hot 8 Brass Band, 10 The Jazz Playhouse — Shannon Powell, 8; Germaine Bazzle, 8 The Jefferson Orleans North — Cindy Van Duyne, The Pat Barberot Orchestra, 7 Kermit’s Treme Mother-In-Law Lounge — Kermit Ruffins, Paris Harris, DJ Sugar Ray, 4 Kerry Irish Pub — Chip Wilson, 8 The Maison — Higher Heights, 10 Maple Leaf Bar — Joe Krown Trio feat. Walter “Wolfman” Washington, Russell Batiste Jr., 10 Old Point Bar — Luna Mora, 3:30; Romy Vargas & the Mercy Buckets, 7 Palm Court Jazz Cafe — Mark Braud & Sunday Night Swingsters, 8 Preservation Hall — Preservation Legacy Band feat. Gregg Stafford, 6; Preservation All-Stars feat. Wendell Brunious, 7, 8 & 9 Rare Form — Heather Holloway & the Heebie Jeebies, noon RF’s Dining Music Cocktails — Will Kennedy, 4; Tony Seville & the Cadillacs, 7 Siberia — Jamey St. Pierre & the Honeycreepers, Tchoups, 9 SideBar — ACE feat. Dave Anderson, Tom Chute, Dave Easley, 8:30 Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Doug Belote Quartet, 8 & 10 The Spotted Cat Music Club — Carolyn Broussard, noon; Kristina Morales & the Inner Wild, 6; Pat Casey & the New Sound, 10 Three Muses — Raphael et Pascal, 5; Linnzi Zaorski, 8 Trinity Episcopal Church — Chip Wilson, 5

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OPENING THIS WEEKEND David Lynch: The Art Life — The sphinxian (well, Lynchian) director’s life is explored through a series of interviews. Broad It Comes at Night (R) — A nebulous monster terrorizes a family. Elmwood, West Bank, Slidell Megan Leavey (PG-13) — A soldier and her dog save lives, woof. Elmwood, West Bank The Mummy (PG-13) — Tom Cruise and a mummy rise from the grave. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Chalmette, Slidell, Regal, Canal Place Soul on a String — The Westernstyle epic is based on two Tibetan novels. Zeitgeist Stalker — The dystopian Soviet film features a writer’s tour of the wastelands. Broad Weirdos — Canadian teens politely come of age. Zeitgeist

NOW SHOWING Alien: Covenant (R) — Ridley Scott squeezes the last bit of life from his space-monster franchise. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Chalmette, Kenner, Slidell, Regal, Canal Place Baywatch (R) — The Rock and Zac Efron star in the high-camp reboot of the beachfront TV series. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Chalmette, Kenner, Slidell, Regal, Canal Place Beauty and the Beast (PG) — Hermione, I mean Emma Watson, falls in love with a furry Frankenstein. Slidell The Boss Baby (PG) — If you’ve ever wanted to see Alec Baldwin play a talking baby with a dark secret, this is your chance. Kenner, Slidell, Regal Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie (PG) — “More powerful than boxer shorts,” they say. (So ... not that powerful?) Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Broad, Chalmette, Kenner, Slidell, Regal Churchill (PG) — A D-Day-focused Churchill biopic, plus John Slattery (Mad Men) as Eisenhower. Elmwood, Canal Place Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul (PG) — A road trip goes sideways in the movie based on the children’s book series. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Kenner, Slidell, Regal Everything, Everything (PG-13) — “Bubble Girl” falls in love with the boy next door. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Kenner, Slidell, Regal

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (PG-13) — Tribune Media Company’s fatigued synopsis: “Based on the comic book.” Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Broad, Chalmette, Kenner, Slidell, Regal, Canal Place Heal the Living — The plot centered around an accident plays up the fragility of life. Chalmette King Arthur: Legend of the Sword (PG13) — The tragic tale of destiny and duty, reimagined as a goofy action movie. Elmwood, West Bank The Lovers (R) — One of those middle-aged romances about a husband and wife falling back in love. Elmwood Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales (PG-13) — All Johnny Depp knows how to do anymore, it seems. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Broad, Chalmette, Kenner, Slidell, Prytania, Regal, Canal Place Snatched (R) — Amy Schumer and Goldie Hawn are mother and daughter on a getaway gone wrong. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Kenner, Slidell, Regal Tiny Giants 3-D — Cute things fend for themselves in the wild. Entergy Giant Screen The Wedding Plan (PG) — When one half of an Orthodox Jewish couple tries to call off their wedding, the bride-to-be digs in her heels. Elmwood Wonder Woman (PG-13) — An Amazon princess in a corset saves the world. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Broad, Chalmette, Kenner, Slidell, Regal, Canal Place

SPECIAL SCREENINGS 13th — Ava Duvernay’s documentary examines racial inequities in the prison system. 6 p.m. Thursday. Propeller Incubator (4035 Washington Ave.) 2017 Cliburn Competition — Musicians wrangle dueling pianos. 11:55 a.m. Saturday. Regal The Princess Bride — “When I was your age, television was called books.” 7 p.m. Friday. Tubby & Coo’s Mid-City Book Shop (631 N. Carrollton Ave.) Big Charity — The documentary explores now-defunct Charity Hospital. 7 p.m. Wednesday. Cafe Istanbul The Chipmunk Adventure — Shrill rodents infest a smuggling ring. 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Friday. Chalmette Chris Brown: Welcome to My Life — Oh, right, that guy. 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank Eraserhead — David Lynch’s heartwarming tale of early fatherhood. Midnight Friday-Saturday, 10 p.m. Sunday. Prytania

The Godfather — Archetypal mafiosos cling to family, guns. 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Wednesday. Elmwood, West Bank, Slidell, Regal, Canal Place In My Father’s House — The documentary is about writer and activist Che “Rhymefest” Smith’s caretaking of his homeless father. 6 p.m. Wednesday. Peoples Health New Orleans Jazz Market In Our Hands: Battle for Jerusalem — This documentary is about the Six-Day War. 7 p.m. Tuesday. Elmwood, Regal Karl Marx City — A filmmaker tries to make sense of her father’s suicide by touring former East Germany. 9 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday. Zeitgeist The Lady from Shanghai and The Third Man — Noir classics are screened. 9 p.m. Wednesday. Bar Redux Let Me Make You a Martyr — Two siblings in love hire Marilyn Manson for a hit job. 3 p.m. Thursday. Chalmette Meet the Founders — Several short and animated films by Darian Brenner and Namrata Desai, founders of Third Eye Film Festival, are screened. 9 p.m. Friday. Bar Redux Mr. Deeds Goes to Town — A tuba player (Gary Cooper) struggles with his newfound wealth. 10 a.m. Wednesday. Prytania NT Live: Peter Pan — Clap your hands if you believe in fairies. 11 a.m. Sunday. Elmwood Some Like It Hot — Two jazz musicians lam it in dresses, only to bump up against Marilyn Monroe. 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday. Elmwood, West Bank, Regal, Canal Place The Wayward Cloud — The film by Tsai Ming-liang is about a porn actor and the introverted woman in his apartment building. 8:30 p.m. Tuesday. Burgundy Picture House Window Horses — A Chinese-Iranian-Canadian poet embarks on an adventure to Iran. 7 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday, 8:30 p.m. Thursday. Zeitgeist You Can’t Take It With You — A rich man endures his fiance’s batty in-laws. 10 a.m. Sunday. Prytania

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Soul on a String

• June 9-15 THERE ARE UNIQUE PLEASURES TO BE FOUND in genre films. Westerns, film noir, • 8:35 p.m. nightly science fiction — any film that embraces a • Zeitgeist Multi-Disciplinary set of familiar, easily defined parameters Arts Center, 1618 Oretha may fit the bill. The genres are naturally limiting (just about any Western has to acCastle Haley Blvd., (504) 352commodate horses, outlaws and the open 1150; www.zeitgeistnola.org frontier), but limitations are key to genre films’ appeal. The finest examples mix the COURTESY FILM MOVEMENT tried-and-true with the unexpected to create something comfortable and new. There’s another range of possibilities created by films that blend familiar genres in unfamiliar ways. Mix two parts spaghetti Western and one part samurai film, add splashes of magical realism and Eastern mysticism and you’ve got the basic recipe for Chinese filmmaker Zhang Yang’s Soul on a String. Adapted from two novels by Tibetan author Tashi Dawa (who also co-wrote the screenplay with Zhang), Soul on a String demonstrates the potential gains of pushing genre films into uncharted territory. It’s far from perfect — the film loses focus in its final act, blunting the effect of its big finale — but those with a strong appreciation for its varied sources may find the film difficult to resist. Soul on a String tells the story of Taibei, a Tibetan wanderer from a distant time who discovers a sacred stone in the mouth of a deer and begins a quest to return the stone to its rightful home on the holy mountain of the Buddha’s handprint. Taibei is pursued by two brothers looking to avenge their father’s death, a pair of low-level thugs trying to secure the gem for their crime boss, a woman named Joan who wants Taibei for her husband, and a writer who’s following Taibei’s evolving story but actually may be from the future. Zhang’s strongest influence in making his Tibetan Western is surely the work of Sergio Leone, especially his spaghetti-Western masterpiece, Once Upon a Time in the West. Like that film, Soul on a String combines a leisurely, Zen-like vibe with truly epic scale. Lengthy, often meditative sequences are interrupted by sudden though infrequent bursts of violence. Co-author Tashi’s long-held connection to Latin-style magical realism — as seen in the work of writers such as Gabriel Garcia Marquez — adds another dimension to the film and sets it apart from even the most artistically adventurous Westerns. The work of cinematographer Guo Daming also ensures that Soul on a String has an identity all its own. The vast Tibetan Plateau provides a seemingly endless supply of breathtaking vistas. In another film, these lavish images of the natural world might seem a mere distraction, but they become essential in the context of a story driven by Buddhist principles that often address man’s place in nature. Soul on a String’s unique Chinese-Tibetan pedigree has caused some controversy in light of China’s occupation of Tibet, and some critics have taken the filmmakers to task for avoiding political issues altogether. Zhang spent several months living in Tibet before starting work on his Tibetan-language epic, and the resulting work can be taken as part of a new wave of films made by Tibetan filmmakers or collaborators that seek to bring something authentic about Tibet to the big screen. That sounds like progress, especially for a humble genre film. —KEN KORMAN

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HAPPENINGS Limited Edition. Antenna Gallery, 3718 St. Claude Ave., (504) 298-3161; www.pressstreet.com/antenna — During its Second Saturdays event, artists may bring projectors to project works on gallery walls and gallery staff prints limited editions of books, chapbooks and zines. 6 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.

OPENING Antenna Gallery. 3718 St. Claude Ave., (504) 298-3161; www.press-street.com/ antenna — “Convergence,” letterpress and bookmaking arts by Sara White and Jessica Peterson; opening reception 6 p.m. Saturday. Coup d’Oeil Art Consortium. 2033 Magazine St., (504) 722-0876; www. coupdoeilartconsortium.com — “So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish,” paintings by Chris Dennis; opening reception 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday. The Front. 4100 St. Claude Ave., (504) 301-8654; www.nolafront.org — “MIGRATIONS,” short films addressing the concept of home; “Mini-Mart,” sale of affordable prints from local artists; opening reception 6 p.m. Saturday. Martin Lawrence Gallery New Orleans. 433 Royal St., (504) 299-9055; www. martinlawrence.com — New work by Robert Deyber invoking cliches, euphemisms and idioms; opening reception 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday. New Orleans Art Center. 3330 St. Claude Ave., (707) 779-9317; www. theneworleansartcenter.com — “Between Piety and Desire,” new work by Piety Street artists; opening reception 6 p.m. Saturday. Staple Goods. 1340 St. Roch Ave., (504) 908-7331; www.postmedium.org/ staplegoods — “The Passenger,” urban landscapes by Kaori Maeyama; opening reception 6 p.m. Saturday.

GALLERIES A Gallery for Fine Photography. 241 Chartres St., (504) 568-1313; www.agallery.com — “Richard Sexton: Louisiana,” photography retrospective, through July 1. Angela King Gallery. 241 Royal St., (504) 524-8211; www.angelakinggallery. com — Group exhibition by gallery artists, ongoing. Antieau Gallery. 927 Royal St., (504) 304-0849; www.antieaugallery. com — New work by Chris Roberts-Antieau, ongoing.

Anton Haardt Gallery. 2858 Magazine St., (504) 891-9080; www.antonart.com — Selected folk art by Mose Tolliver, Jim Sudduth, Howard Finster and others, ongoing. Ariodante Gallery. 535 Julia St., (504) 524-3233; www.ariodantegallery. com — New work by David Lumpkin and Dan Spiller; jewelry by Marie McConnell; crafts by Renee Melito; all through June. Arthur Roger@434. 434 Julia St., (504) 522-1999; www.arthurrogergallery. com — “Intentional Landscapes,” new photographs by Edward Burtynsky, through June. Beata Sasik Gallery. 541 Julia St., (504) 322-5055; www.beatasasik.com — New work by Beata Sasik, ongoing. Berta’s and Mina’s Antiquities Gallery. 4138 Magazine St., (504) 895-6201 — Paintings by Mina Lanzas and Nilo Lanzas, ongoing. Boyd Satellite. 440 Julia St., (504) 581-2440; www.boydsatellitegallery. com — “Another Show,” group exhibition of paintings by Blake Boyd, David Eddington, Pinkney Herbert and others, through June 29. Callan Contemporary. 518 Julia St., (504) 525-0518; www.callancontemporary.com — “It Was Such a Beautiful Promise,” new work by Sibylle Peretti, through June 25. CANO Creative Space at Myrtle Banks Building. 1307 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd. — New works by Keith Duncan, through July. Carol Robinson Gallery. 840 Napoleon Ave., (504) 895-6130; www.carolrobinsongallery.com — “Louisiana Wetlands,” new work in oil by Dave Ivey, through July 1. Cole Pratt Gallery. 3800 Magazine St., (504) 891-6789; www.coleprattgallery. com — “Recent Work,” photorealist watercolor paintings by Stephan Hoffpauir, through June 24. Creason’s Fine Art. 831 Chartres St., (504) 304-4392; www.creasonsfineart. com — “Figures II: Jazz Portraits on Strings,” marionettes by Harry Mayronne, ongoing. Ellen Macomber Fine Art & Textiles. 1720 St. Charles Ave., (504) 314-9414; www.ellenmacomber.com — Exhibition by gallery artists, ongoing. The Exchange Center. 935 Gravier St., (504) 523-1465; www.artscouncilofneworleans.org — “What Is Love,” installation interrogating the idea of love by Angela Fama, through July 7. Frank Relle Photography. 910 Royal St., (504) 388-7601 — New 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 — “Lowland Louisiana,” landscapes by Ronnie Collins, through June. Gallery B. Fos. 3956 Magazine St., (504) 444-2967; www.beckyfos.com — Paintings by Becky Fos, ongoing. Gallery Burguieres. 736 Royal St., (504) 301-1119; www.galleryburguieres. com — Mixed-media work by Ally Burguieres, ongoing. Guy Lyman Fine Art. 3645 Magazine St., (504) 899-4687; www.guylymanfineart. com — “Southern Skies,” new paintings by Hanna Lemoine, through June 14. Isaac Delgado Fine Arts Gallery. Delgado Community College, 615 City Park Ave., (504) 361-6620; www.dcc.edu/departments/art-gallery — “Rebirth,” work about Hurricane Katrina by Antoine Prince Jr., through July 13. Jonathan Ferrara Gallery. 400 Julia St., (504) 522-5471; www.jonathanferraragallery.com — “Interruption,” minimalist mixed-media paintings and sculpture by Sidonie Villere; “Salons,” watercolor and lithography on paper by Nurhan Gokturk; both through July 22. LeMieux Galleries. 332 Julia St., (504) 522-5988; www.lemieuxgalleries.com — “Face to Face,” group exhibition about portraiture and the experience of viewing art, through July 29. M. Francis Gallery. 1228 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 931-1915; www.mfrancisgallery.com — Paintings by Myesha Francis, 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 — “According to the Sky,” paintings by Sharon Lee Hart, ongoing. Michalopoulos Gallery. 617 Bienville St., (504) 558-0505; www.michalopoulos.com — Paintings by James Michalopoulos, ongoing. M.S. Rau Antiques. 630 Royal St., (504) 523-5660; www.rauantiques.com — “The Georgian Collection,” British works from the era of King George, through Oct. 16. New Orleans Glassworks & Printmaking Studio. 727 Magazine St., (504) 529-7277; www.neworleansglassworks.com — Glass sculptures of water and Louisiana wildlife, through July 1. Octavia Art Gallery. 454 Julia St., (504) 309-4249; www.octaviaartgallery. com — “Marfa Intrigue,” group exhibition of works in oil, acrylic and watercolor, through July 29. Pamela Marquis Studio. 221 Dauphine St., (504) 615-1752; www.pamelamarquisstudio.com — New paintings by Pamela Marquis, ongoing. RidgeWalker Glass Gallery. 2818 Rampart St., (504) 957-8075; www.ridgewalkerglass.com — Glass, metal sculpture and paintings by Teri Walker and Chad Ridgeway, ongoing. Scene by Rhys Art Gallery. 708 Toulouse St., (504) 258-5842; www.scenebyrhys. com — Pen and ink drawings by Emilie Rhys, ongoing. ShiNola Gallery. 1813 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., (504) 223-5732; www.facebook. com/shinolagallery — Exhibition by gallery artists, ongoing.

Soren Christensen Gallery. 400 Julia St., (504) 569-9501; www.sorengallery. com — Group exhibition by gallery artists; “Looking Beyond,” abstracts by Kathy Buist; both through June. 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. Thomas Mann Gallery I/O. 1812 Magazine St., (504) 581-2113; www.thomasmann. com — “From Here ... to There,” metalsmithing and jewelry in conjunction with the Society of North American Goldsmiths, ongoing. Vieux Carre Gallery. 507 St. Ann St., (504) 522-2900; www.vieuxcarregallery.com — New work by Sarah Stiehl, ongoing.

SPARE SPACES Ashe Cultural Arts Center. 1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 569-9070; www.ashecac.org — “Side by Side,” work about the disappearing Louisiana coast curated by Wanda Wiggins, through June 22. Bar Redux. 801 Poland Ave., (504) 5927083; www.barredux.com — “Dystopian Utopia,” new works by Aurelea River and Kevin Comarda, through June 14. The Building 1427. 1427 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 352-9283; www. building1427.com — Work by New Orleans artists Daniel Jupiter, Mark Lacabe and Martin Payton, ongoing. Fair Grinds Coffeehouse (Mid-City). 3133 Ponce de Leon St., (504) 913-9073; www. fairgrinds.com — “Fair Grounds at Fair Grinds,” horse racing photographs by Olivia Greene, through June 18. M. Furniture Gallerie. 2726 Royal St., Suite B, (504) 324-2472; www.mfurnituregallerie.com — Paintings by Tracy Jarmon; copper work by Giovanni; watercolors by Bill James; furniture by John Wilhite; all ongoing. Pirate’s Alley Cafe. 622 Pirate’s Alley, (504) 524-9332; www.piratesalleycafe. com — Paintings, prints and mixed-media works by Joe Bostick, Mario Ortiz, Chris Holcombe, Nathan Durapau, Ernest Brown, Emily Stieber, Jennifer Laffin, Brandon Felix and others, ongoing. Treo. 3835 Tulane Ave., (504) 304-4878; www.treonola.com — “Self Absorbed,” group exhibition focused on self-portraiture, through June.

MUSEUMS Contemporary Arts Center. 900 Camp St., (504) 528-3800; www. cacno.org — “Cecilia Vicuna: About to Happen,” work by the Chilean artist about discarded things in the time of climate change; “Senga Nengudi: Improvisational Gestures,” sculpture retrospective; both through June 18. The Historic New Orleans Collection. 533 Royal St., (504) 523-4662; www. hnoc.org — “A Most Significant Gift: The Laura Simon Nelson Collection,” more than 80 works from the Nelson Collection including Newcomb pottery, through Oct. 21. “Storyville: Madams and Music,” photographs, maps, cards and objects from New Orleans’ one-time red-light district, through Dec. 2. “Giants of Jazz: Art Posters and Lithographs by Waldemar Swierzy from the Daguillard Collection,”

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It Was Such a Beautiful Promise

IN ANCIENT CHINA, they were thought to protect the wearer from dragons, but in Victorian England they were worn by mourning widows as symbols of tears. • Through June 30 Pearls can be calming, but their allure can make covetous people crazy. In this • It Was Such a Beautiful show at Callan Contemporary, Sibylle Promise: New work by Peretti alludes to pearls’ transcendental charm to evoke the mysteries of the natSibylle Peretti ural world, only instead of actual pearls, these works are fashioned from a unique • Callan Contemporary, type of glass that mimics moonlight’s 518 Julia St., (504) 525-0518; elusive subtlety by shifting color in response to different settings and light www.callancontemporary.com sources. Her usual subjects — misty landscapes with wild creatures and seemingly feral children — appear with luminous effects that, along with silvery or crystalline highlights, accentuate their dreamlike aura. A New Orleans-based native of Bavaria who long has maintained a second studio in Cologne, Germany, Peretti reflects that nation’s ancient legacy of nature mysticism, a sensibility in which both children and wild creatures are seen as imbued with a kind of innocent wisdom that the adult world must respect. In a dreamy wall panel, Sophie (pictured), a young girl seems to be floating in magical mists, a mythic realm of enchanted children and fabled beasts where strands of pearls appear as if suspended in time and space. In Silver Flowers, a feral child lies in a field of magical silvery blossoms, an effect enhanced by the eerily color-shifting glass that responds remarkably to changes in ambient light. In Wintering, a fox appears like an apparition in pale and snowy woods where silvery tree limbs embody the mythic aura of undisturbed wild places. But the most emblematic work of all may be Urban Foxes, a cast glass sculpture in which two foxes appear intertwined like sleeping cats with a cluster of crystals nestled in the hollow between their bodies — a scene that recalls the verses of Rainer Maria Rilke, who once wrote of such creatures, “Where we see the future, it sees all time / and itself within all time, forever healed.” — D. ERIC BOOKHARDT

CALL FOR ARTISTS Louisiana Contemporary. The Ogden Museum for Southern Art seeks work in all mediums from artists living and working in Louisiana for its annual “Louisiana Contemporary” exhibition. Visit www. ogdenmuseum.org for details. New Member Call. The Front seeks new members for its artist-run gallery space. Visit www.nolafront.org for details. No Dead Artists. Jonathan Ferrara Gallery seeks submissions for its annual contemporary art exhibition. Visit www. jonathanferraragallery.com for details.

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jazz portraits by the Polish poster artist, through Dec. 17. “The Seignouret-Brulatour House: A New Chapter,” model of a 200-year-old French Quarter building and historic site, ongoing. Louisiana Children’s Museum. 420 Julia St., (504) 523-1357; www.lcm.org — Historic French Quarter life and architecture exhibit by The Historic New Orleans Collection, ongoing. Louisiana State Museum Presbytere. 751 Chartres St., (504) 568-6968; www. lsm.crt.state.la.us — “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. New Orleans Museum of Art. City Park, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, (504) 658-4100; www.noma.org — “African Art: The Bequest from the Francoise Billion Richardson Charitable Trust,” more than 100 African sculptures, through June. “New at NOMA: Recent Acquisitions in Modern and Contemporary Art,” newly acquired work honoring and inspired by the work of Leah Chase, through Oct. 1. “Jim Steg: New Work,” pieces by the influential printmaker, through Oct. 8. “Japanese Painting: Inner Journeys,” exhibition comparing contemporary artist Regina Scully’s work to Edo-period paintings, through Oct. 9. Newcomb Art Museum. Tulane University, Woldenberg Art Center, Newcomb Place, (504) 314-2406; www. newcombartmuseum.tulane.edu — “Beyond the Canvas: Contemporary Art from Puerto Rico,” work of five Puerto Rican artists, through July 9. Ogden Museum of Southern Art. 925 Camp St., (504) 539-9600; www.ogdenmuseum.org — “Waltzing the Muse,” James Michalopoulos retrospective, through July 16. “Profligate Beauty,” work inspired by the American South from the museum’s permanent collection, through September. “The Colourful South,” exploration of color photography in the South; “Troubled Waters,” dye transfer color prints by photographer William Eggleston; both through Oct. 26.

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THEATER & CABARET Ain’t Misbehavin’: The Fats Waller Musical. National World War II Museum, Stage Door Canteen, 945 Magazine St., (504) 528-1944; www. stagedoorcanteen.org — The revue features the music of Thomas “Fats” Waller. Tickets $29-$64. 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 1 p.m. Sunday. Father Comes Home from the Wars (Parts 1, 2 & 3). Loyola University New Orleans, Marquette Theatre, Marquette Hall, 6363 St. Charles Ave. — Southern Rep presents the show, in which a slave is promised freedom if he fights for the Confederate army. Visit www.southernrep.com for details. Tickets $20-$40. 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday. It’s Only a Play. Le Petit Theatre du Vieux Carre, 616 St. Peter St., (504) 522-2081; www.lepetittheatre. com — The NOLA Project and Le Petit Theatre du Vieux Carre present Terrance McNally’s farce about Broadway insiders. Tickets $35-$50. 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday. Mamma Mia!. Saenger Theatre, 1111 Canal St., (504) 287-0351; www. saengernola.com — Pop songs from Swedish disco group ABBA score a romantic musical. Tickets $30-$254. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday and Sunday, 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Play Reading Series. Tulane University, Lupin Theatre, 16 Newcomb Place, (504) 865-5106; www.tulane. edu/liberal-arts/theatre-dance — New Orleans Shakespeare Festival at Tulane presents a staged reading of excerpts from Shakespeare plays. Donations accepted. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and Monday. South Pacific. Destrehan Auditorium, Destrehan High School, 1 Wildcat Lane, Destrehan — River Region Drama Guild presents the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical set on a tropical island. Visit www.rrpa.org for details. Tickets $15. 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Sunday. The Taming of the Shrew. Tulane University, Lupin Theatre, 16 Newcomb Place — Cripple Creek Theatre Company presents a progressive take on Shakespeare’s romantic comedy. Visit www.cripplecreektheatre.org for details. Tickets $20-$30. 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 1:30 p.m. Sunday.

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 $22. 8 p.m. Friday. Bayou Blues Burlesque. The AllWays Lounge & Theater, 2240 St. Claude Ave., (504) 218-5778; www.theallwayslounge.net — There are burlesque performances at the weekly show. Tickets $10. 8 p.m. Friday. Burgundy Burlesque. The Saint Hotel, Burgundy Bar, 931 Canal St., (504) 522-5400; www.thesainthotelneworleans.com — Trixie Minx leads a weekly burlesque performance featuring live jazz. Free admission; reserved table $10. 9 p.m. Friday. Burlesque Ballroom. The Jazz Playhouse, 300 Bourbon St., (504) 553-2299; www. sonesta.com/jazzplayhouse — Trixie Minx and guests star in the late-night burlesque performance. 11 p.m. Friday. Burlesque Bingo. Bar Mon Cher, 817 St. Louis St., (504) 644-4278; www. barmoncher.com — There are weekly burlesque performances and a bingo game. 7 p.m. Monday. 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. Comic Strip. Siberia, 2227 St. Claude Ave., (504) 265-8855; www.siberianola.com — Chris Lane hosts the evening of burlesque and stand-up. 9:30 p.m. Monday. Every Day Is Halloween. Eiffel Society, 2040 St. Charles Ave., (504) 525-2951; www.eiffelsociety.com — The burlesque performance pays tribute to Tim Burton. Tickets $10-$25. 7 p.m. Sunday. Nicole Lynn Foxx Variety Hour. The AllWays Lounge & Theater, 2240 St. Claude Ave., (504) 218-5778; www. theallwayslounge.net — The drag performer hosts a weekly variety show. 9 p.m. Thursday. Talk Nerdy to Me. Dragon’s Den (upstairs), 435 Esplanade Ave., (504) 9405546; 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-Saturday.

DANCE Power of the Black Feminine. Contemporary Arts Center, 900 Camp St., (504) 528-3800; www.cacno. org — Dance performances created by Marguerite Hemmings, Rebecca Mwase and KM Dance Project explore black fem-

ininity, beauty and liberation. Tickets $20-$25. 7:30 p.m. Friday-Sunday.

COMEDY Bear with Me. Twelve Mile Limit, 500 S. Telemachus St., (504) 488-8114; www. facebook.com/twelvemilelimit — Julie Mitchell and Laura Sanders host an openmic comedy show. Sign-up at 8:30 p.m., show at 9 p.m. Monday. Brown Improv. Waloo’s, 1300 N. Causeway Blvd., Metairie, (504) 834-6474; www.facebook.com/pages/thenewwaloos — New Orleans’ longest-running comedy group performs. 8 p.m. Tuesday. Chris & Tami. The New Movement, 2706 St. Claude Ave., (504) 302-8264; www. newmovementtheater.com — Chris Trew and Tami Nelson perform improv weekly. 9:30 p.m. Wednesday. Comedy Beast. Howlin’ Wolf Den, 901 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 F—k Yeah. Dragon’s Den (upstairs), 435 Esplanade Ave., (504) 940-5546; 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, 901 S. Peters St., (504) 529-5844; www. thehowlinwolf.com — Frederick “RedBean” Plunkett hosts a stand-up show. 8 p.m. Thursday. Crescent Fresh. Dragon’s Den (upstairs), 435 Esplanade Ave., (504) 940-5546; www.dragonsdennola.com — Ted Orphan and Geoffrey Gauchet host the stand-up comedy open mic. 8 p.m. Thursday. 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. Emo Philips. The AllWays Lounge & Theater, 2240 St. Claude Ave., (504) 218-5778; www.theallwayslounge. net — The comedian performs, and there’s free food and ice cream. Tickets $20-$25. 7 p.m. Saturday. 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. 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 stand-up 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. Tickets $8. 7:30 p.m. Friday. Hot Sauce. Voodoo Lounge, 718 N. Rampart St., (504) 304-1568 — Vincent

Zambon and Leon Blanda host a standup 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. Local Uproar. The AllWays Lounge & Theater, 2240 St. Claude Ave., (504) 218-5778; www.theallwayslounge.net — Paul Oswell and Benjamin Hoffman host a stand-up comedy showcase with free food and ice cream. 8 p.m. Saturday. Marvin Lee. Cafe Istanbul, New Orleans Healing Center, 2372 St. Claude Ave., (504) 940-1130; www.cafeistanbulnola. com — The comedian and actor (The Walking Dead) performs. Tickets $15-$18. 7 p.m. Friday. The Megaphone Show. The New Movement, 2706 St. Claude Ave., (504) 3028264; 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. Pass the Mic. The New Movement, 2706 St. Claude Ave., (504) 302-8264; www. newmovementtheater.com — Jeff Buck hosts the stand-up and improv comedy night. 10:30 p.m. Friday. Permanent Damage. Bullet’s Sports Bar, 2441 A.P. Tureaud Ave., (504) 6694464 — Tony Frederick, Corey Mack and B-Dub host the weekly stand-up show. 8 p.m. Saturday. Something Like. The New Movement, 2706 St. Claude Ave., (504) 302-8264; www.newmovementtheater.com — The improv show and sing-along has a Moulin Rouge theme. 8 p.m. Thursday. 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. 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.

CALL FOR THEATER Ye Olde Tyme Variety Show. Jugglers, magicians, contortionists and other circus arts performers are invited to audition for Castle Theatre’s July variety show. Visit www.castle501.com for details.

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Ain’t Misbehavin’, The Fats Waller Musical

AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’, THE FATS WALLER MUSICAL, performed in the retro ambience of The National World War II Museum’s BB’s Stage Door Canteen, begins with the title song, com• June 16-17 & 22-24 posed by Waller in 1929, and ends with • 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday “Keepin’ Out of Mischief Now,” released by Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra in • BB’s Stage Door Canteen 1932. Waller’s music is lively and bawdy, National WWII Museum playful and raw and sometimes recalls 945 Magazine St. speakeasies (“The Joint is Jumpin’”), where liquor flowed freely and marijua• (504) 528-1943 na was rife. • www.nationalww2museum.org “Everybody’s here except the police, and they’ll be here any minute,” Polanco Jones Jr. laughs in “If You’re a Viper,” composed in 1936 by Stuff Smith and recorded by Waller as “The Reefer Song.” If there was any doubt our grandmothers and grandfathers kicked up their heels, Ain’t Misbehavin’ dispels that notion, depicting hip New Yorkers enjoying swanky nightlife on the town. Conceived by Richard Maltby Jr. and Murray Horwitz, the musical revue Ain’t Misbehavin’ premiered in 1978 on Broadway as a tribute to the Harlem Renaissance, when black musicians played at Manhattan clubs frequented by members of high society. A legendary composer, singer and comedian, Waller became internationally famous for his Harlem stride piano style — alternating bass notes with the left hand and melody with the right — which laid the groundwork for jazz piano. BB’s Stage Door Canteen was designed to showcase wartime music and dance, but Waller began playing in clubs much earlier, when he was a teenager. Over the course of his lifetime, Waller published more than 400 original songs, and this show’s stellar cast of singers presents Waller’s incredible range. Not all of the more than two dozen songs were written by Waller, including Don Raye and Hughie Prince’s “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy,” but all were from the 1920s through 1940s. Waller frequently collaborated with lyricist Andy Razaf, who penned “Ain’t Misbehavin’” and “Honeysuckle Rose.” It is delicious fun to watch the Ain’t Misbehavin’ women outfitted in strappy shoes and colorful, sassy, satin dresses adorned with rhinestones and the show’s debonair gentlemen in striped, three-piece suits and homburg hats, jiving with the band and singing clever lyrics such as “Lookin’ good but feeling bad from grievin’ over you.” Sensual dancing, choreographed by Heidi Malnar, accentuates Waller’s swinging style. The women performed a naughty number explaining how they won and keep their men in the song “Find Out What They Like (and How They Like It).” Jarrell Hamilton, who appeared earlier this year in Jelly’s Last Jam at Le Petit Theatre du Vieux Carre, is a tremendous entertainer, intensely belting out songs while also being light on her feet. Erica Fox croons in the style of the era’s romantic leads on “I’ve Got a Feeling I’m Falling,” and Lawrence J. Weber Jr. almost channels Waller with his deep voice bellowing “Your Feet’s Too Big.” In the second half of the show, a band with bass, drums, trumpet, trombone and reeds led by pianist Harry Mayronne joins the singers center stage, recalling Waller and his Rhythm’s six-piece band. For an evening of glamorous nostalgia and humor, Ain’t Misbehavin’ is a good bet. — MARY RICKARD

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TUESDAY 6 D-Day Commemoration Ceremony. National World War II Museum, 945 Magazine St., (504) 527-6012; www.nationalww2museum.org — Dr. Hal Baumgarten hosts the ceremony, and World War II veterans receive medals. Free with museum admission. 11 a.m. The Ethical and Economic Cost of Drug Prohibition. Gordon Biersch, 200 Poydras St., (504) 552-2739; www.gordonbiersch. com — The lecture explores economic and philosophical ideas behind drug prohibition. Email info@studyliberty.org for details. Free admission. 5:30 p.m. Kulturabend. Deutsches Haus, 1023 Ridgewood St., Metairie, (504) 522-8014; www.deutscheshaus.org — At the lecture series, Benjamin Benus discusses German architecture during the Weimar Republic. Free admission. 7 p.m. Strategic Mobility Plan Mission and Vision Meetings. University Medical Center New Orleans, 2000 Canal St., (504) 702-3000; www.umcno.org — At a public meeting, community members can offer input on the RTA’s future. 6 p.m. There also is a meeting at Martin Luther King Center (1042 31st St., Kenner) at 6 p.m. Wednesday.

College Financial Planning. St. Tammany Parish Library, Causeway Branch, 3457 Highway 190, Mandeville, (985) 626-9779 — The workshop for families covers the FAFSA and financial aid. 6:30 p.m. Dine Out 4 Paws. Citywide — Restaurants across the city donate 20 percent of proceeds to Louisiana SPCA. Visit www.la-spca.org/dineout for a list of restaurants. Mid-Century Modern Architecture in New Orleans. New Orleans Public Library, Mid-City branch, 4140 Canal St., (504) 596-2654; www.nolalibrary.org — Tulane architecture professor John P. Klingman discusses mid-century modern architecture in the city. 6 p.m. Vino on the Bayou. Pitot House, 1440 Moss St., (504) 482-0312; www.louisianalandmarks.org — There’s a cocktail party at the historic property with light bites and music by John Rankin. Admission $5, includes two glasses of wine. 5:30 p.m.

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Banks Rum Cocktail Party. Palace Cafe, 605 Canal St., (504) 523-1661; www.palacecafe.com — House-made charcuterie and appetizers are passed at a cocktail party. Tickets $35, includes food and two drinks. 6:30 p.m. Neighborhood Tours. Citywide — Friends of the Cabildo leads walking architectural tours of Faubourg Marigny (Wednesday) and the CBD (Thursday). Tickets $25. 9 a.m. Prince Day. Catahoula Hotel, 914 Union St., (504) 603-2442; www.catahoulahotel.com — There are Prince drink specials, Prince trivia and a screening of Purple Rain at the event hosted by DJ Soul Sister. Purple attire required. Free admission. 5 p.m.

Moonlight Hike and Snow and Ice. Northlake Nature Center, 23135 Highway 190, Mandeville, (985) 626-1238; www. northlakenature.org — A nighttime trail walk is followed by a sweet treat. Email rue@northlakenature.org to register (required). Tickets $5. 7:50 p.m. New Orleans Pride. Citywide — The festival celebrates LGBT life with a parade, a block party, dance parties and social events, including a family day Sunday at Longue Vue House & Gardens. Visit www. neworleanspridefestival.com for details. Friday-Sunday. SangerChor Annual Concert and Dinner. Deutsches Haus, 1023 Ridgewood St., Metairie, (504) 522-8014; www. deutscheshaus.org — The SangerChor chorus provides entertainment during a three-course German dinner. Tickets $25. 6:30 p.m. YLC Leadership Luncheon. Antoine’s Restaurant, (504) 581-4422; www.antoines.com — Former U.S. attorney Kenneth Polite is the speaker at the threecourse luncheon. Visit www.ylcnola.org for details. Tickets $35-$40. Noon.

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American Spirit Awards. National World War II Museum, U.S. Freedom Pavilion: The Boeing Center, 945 Magazine St., (504) 528-1944; www.nationalww2museum.org — A luncheon, gala and reception celebrate people whose work reflects Greatest Generation values. Visit www. americanspiritawards.org for details. Gala tickets start at $500. Thursday-Saturday. Andrea’s Wine and Food Tasting. Andrea’s Restaurant, 3100 19th St., Metairie, (504) 834-8583; www.andreasrestaurant. com — A four-course dinner is served with Italian wines. Tickets $45, plus tax and tip. 6:30 p.m.

Ball Crawl. Barcadia, 601 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 335-1740; www.barcadianeworleans.com — The 610 Stompers’ fundraising bar crawl has a Baywatch theme. Visit www.8thannualballcrawl.eventbrite.com for details. Tickets $45-$60. Noon. French Market Creole Tomato Festival. French Market between Decatur and North Peters streets, (504) 522-2621 — There are Creole tomatoes for sale, as well as cooking demonstrations, live music, food booths and children’s activities. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Gabriel Charpentier. Southern Food & Beverage Foundation, 1504 Oretha Castle

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Haley Blvd., (504) 569-0405; www.natfab. org — The Grill Room at Windsor Court chef presents a cooking demonstration. Free with museum admission. 3 p.m. Garden Workshops. Hollygrove Market & Farm, 8301 Olive St., (504) 4837037; www.hollygrovemarket.com — A workshop focuses on urban composting. Suggested donation $10-$15. 1 p.m. Growing Healthy, Wealthy and Wise. Alice M. Harte Charter School, 4422 Gen. Meyers Ave., (504) 373-6281; www. alicemhartecharter.org — 100 Black Men of Metro New Orleans hosts the event, which has literacy- and wellness-related activities and features the launch of a community garden. Free admission. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Honey Bees at Broad. Whole Foods Market, 300 N. Broad St., (504) 434-3364; www.wholefoodsmarket.com — Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium hosts the kids’ educational program about honey bees. Free admission. 11 a.m. Magnolia Ball. Ogden Museum of Southern Art, 925 Camp St., (504) 539-9600; www.ogdenmuseum.org — The annual gala in the galleries celebrates two new photography exhibits. Summer cocktail attire required. Tickets start at $150. 9 p.m. Parade of Homes. Citywide — Home Builders Association of Greater New Orleans hosts tours of new construction in Orleans Parish and surrounding areas. Visit www.nolapoh.org for details. 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Piety Street Market. The Old Ironworks, 612 Piety St., (504) 908-4741; www. 612piety.com — More than 50 vendors offer art, jewelry, crafts, vintage clothes, collectibles, used books and flea market treasures at this monthly market. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Youth Fishing Rodeo. Bogue Chitto Park, 17049 State Park Blvd., Franklinton, (888) 677-7312 — Children ages 4-12 can compete in the fishing rodeo. Visit www. fws.gov/refuge/bogue_chitto for details. Registration fee $15. 7:30 a.m.

SUNDAY 11 Eddyfest. Hotel Storyville, 1261 Esplanade Ave., (504) 948-4800; www.hotelstoryville.net — At the pop-up art market, local and regional artists sell paintings, pottery, jewelry, glass and other art. There’s music and food. Noon to 5 p.m. Making America Gross Again: Resisting the Trump Environmental Agenda. First Unitarian Universalist Church of New Orleans, 2903 Jefferson Ave., (504) 866-9010; www.firstuuno.org — Sierra Club hosts Aaron Viles, who delivers the lecture on environmental activism. Refreshments are served. Free admission. 6:30 p.m. Oceanfest. Audubon Aquarium of the Americas, 1 Canal St., (504) 581-4629 — The aquarium offers educational activities and displays about conservation and health of the world’s oceans. Free with aquarium admission. SOL Bowl. Colonial Bowling Lanes, 6601 Jefferson Highway, Harahan, (504) 7372400; www.colonialbowling.net — The bowling tournament is a fundraiser for Special Olympics Louisiana. Visit www. laso.org for details. Tickets $30. 10 a.m. Tour de Fat. Joy Theater, 1200 Canal St., (504) 528-9569; www.thejoytheater.com — New Belgium Brewing Company’s trav-

eling beer, bike and music festival benefits Bike Easy. Costumes encouraged. 7 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. Citywide — The market offers fresh produce, prepared foods, flowers and plants at locations citywide, including Tulane University Square (200 Broadway St.) 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday; French Market 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday; the American Can Apartments (3700 Orleans Ave.) 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday and in the CBD (at 750 Carondelet St.) 8 a.m. to noon Saturday. 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, 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, 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. 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. 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. Marche Creole Community Market. ArtEgg Studios, 1001 S. Broad St., (504) 822-4002; www.artegg.com — There’s organic produce, prepared foods, locally produced crafts and art for sale at the market. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. ReFresh Project Community Garden Farmers Market. ReFresh Project, 300 N. Broad St.; www.broadcommunityconnections.org — The weekly Monday 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. Saturdays, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

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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

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Abby Stern. Garden District Book Shop, The Rink, 2727 Prytania St., (504) 8952266; www.gardendistrictbookshop.com — The author presents her novel According to a Source. 6 p.m. Wednesday. Ada Calhoun. French Quarter Wedding Chapel, 333 Burgundy St., (504) 5986808; www.frenchquarterweddingchapel. com — The author presents Wedding Toasts I’ll Never Give. 7 p.m. Thursday. Barcation. BJ’s Lounge, 4301 Burgundy St., (504) 945-9256; www.facebook. com/bjs.bywater — At the “summer story time for adults,” local writers tell stories and read poems about bars and vacations. 7 p.m. Thursday. Boldly Bookish. Octavia Books, 513 Octavia St., (504) 899-7323; www.octaviabooks. com — Bloomsbury Young Adult-genre authors sign recent books. 6 p.m. Tuesday. Erin Austin Abbott. Ogden Museum of Southern Art, 925 Camp St., (504) 5399600; www.ogdenmuseum.org — The author and artist signs How to Make It. 6 p.m. Thursday. James P. Farwell, Virgina N. Roddy, Geoffery Elkins, Gary Elkins. Garden District Book Shop, The Rink, 2727 Prytania St., (504) 895-2266; www.gardendistrictbookshop.com — The authors present The Architecture of Cybersecurity. 3 p.m. Sunday. Laura Cayouette. Garden District Book Shop, The Rink, 2727 Prytania St., (504) 895-2266; www.gardendistrictbookshop. com — The writer presents The Hidden Huntsman. 6 p.m. Tuesday. Lucy Buffett. Garden District Book Shop, The Rink, 2727 Prytania St., (504) 895-2266; www.gardendistrictbookshop. com — The author signs Gumbo Love: Recipes for Gulf Coast Cooking, and there’s seafood, gumbo and cocktails. 6 p.m. Thursday. Michael “Quess” Moore. Crescent City Books, 230 Chartres St., (504) 524-4997; www.crescentcitybooks.com — The poet reads from Sleeper Cell, and there’s a workshop about identity politics and

organizing against oppression. 2 p.m. Saturday. Nicholas Mainieri, Kent Wascom, David Armand. East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie, (504) 838-1190; www.jefferson.lib.la.us — The young writers discuss recent publications. 7 p.m. Thursday. Publication Party. New Orleans Pharmacy Museum, 514 Chartres St., (504) 565-8027; www.pharmacymuseum. org — At the party for Louisiana Cultural Vistas magazine, Alison Fensterstock is in conversation with Gambit art critic D. Erik Bookhardt. Refreshments are served. Free admission. 6 p.m. Thursday. Storytime & Scoops. Sucre, 3025 Magazine St, (504) 520-8311; www.shopsucre.com — Cornell Landry reads from Goodnight NOLA while kids enjoy gelato. Tickets $20, includes ice cream and a copy of the book. 11 a.m. Saturday.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED American Cancer Society. The society seeks volunteers for upcoming events and to facilitate patient service programs. Visit www.cancer.org or call (504) 219-2200. Arc of Greater New Orleans. The organization for people with intellectual disabilities seeks donations of Mardi Gras beads, volunteers to help sort beads and volunteers for Arc farm duties. Visit www.arcgno.org for details and drop-off locations. CASA New Orleans. The organization seeks volunteer court-appointed special advocates to represent abused and neglected children in New Orleans. The time commitment is a minimum of 10 hours per month. No special skills are required; training and support are provided. Call (504) 522-1962 or email info@ casaneworleans.org. The Creativity Collective. The organization seeks artists, entrepreneurs, parents and teens to help with upcoming projects and events, including maintaining a creative resource directory and organizing charity bar crawls. Visit www.creativitycollective.com or call (916) 206-1659. Crescent City Farmers Market. CCFM and MarketUmbrella.org seek volunteers to field shoppers’ questions, assist seniors, help with children’s activities and more. Call (504) 495-1459 or email latifia@marketumbrella.org.

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New Orleans Baby Cakes. Shrine on Airline, 6000 Airline Drive, Metairie, (504) 734-5155; www.cakesbaseball.com — The New Orleans Baby Cakes play the Memphis Redbirds. 7 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, 11 a.m. Wednesday.

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EVENTS Dress for Success New Orleans. The program for women entering the workplace seeks volunteers to manage inventory, help clients and share their expertise. Call (504) 891-4337 or email neworleans@ dressforsuccess.org. Each One Save One. Greater New Orleans’ largest one-on-one mentoring program seeks volunteer mentors. Visit www.eachonesaveone.org. 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, committee members and race-day volunteers. Email info@gotrnola.org or visit www.gotrnola.org. Golden Opportunity Adult Literacy Program. GOAL seeks volunteers to conduct courses for reading comprehension, GED preparation and English language learning. Call (504) 373-4496. Greater New Orleans Fair Housing Action Center. The center seeks part-time investigators with excellent writing skills, reliable transportation and no criminal convictions to help expose housing discrimination Call (504) 717-4257 or email mmorgan@gnofairhousing.org. Green Light New Orleans. The group seeks volunteers to help install free energy-efficient lightbulbs in homes. Visit www.greenlightneworleans.org, call (504) 324-2429 or email green@greenlightneworleans.org. Guys Read Comics. The Central City Library seeks men to volunteer with the Guys Read Comics book club, which encourages young men to read. Email mlandrum@nolalibrary.org for details. HandsOn New Orleans. The volunteer center for the area invites prospective volunteers to learn about the opportunities available. Call (504) 304-2275, email volunteer@handsonneworleans.org or visit www.handsonneworleans.org. Hospice Volunteers. Harmony Hospice seeks volunteers to offer companionship to patients through reading, playing cards and other activities. Call Carla Fisher at (504) 832-8111. Lakeview Civic Improvement Association. The association’s green space committee needs volunteers to pick up trash or trim trees for the adopt-a-block program. Sign up with Russ Barranco at (504) 482-9598 or rpbarranco@cox.net. Louisiana SPCA. The LA/SPCA seeks volunteers to work with the animals and help with special events, education and more. Volunteers must be at least 12 years old and complete an orientation to work directly with animals. Visit www. la-spca.org/volunteer. Lowernine.org. Lowernine.org seeks

volunteers to help renovate homes in the Lower 9th Ward. Visit www.lowernine.org or email lauren@lowernine.org. 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 and trim trees around the city. 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 improvements and beautification, social media and web design. Call (504) 340-3429 or visit www.veteranshousingoutreach.webs.com.

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All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act and the Louisiana Open Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, NOTICE: familial status, or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. For more information, call the Louisiana Attorney General’s Office at 1-800-273-5718.