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These mediators know and can reach the young people who are likely to settle a beef with a gun. Among the other programs that will be launched or expanded are Circle of Courage, which teaches conflict resolution in public schools; and increased (and ongoing) investment in the New Orleans Recreation Department and Job One, the program that connects teens with jobs. Community support is equally if not more important, and Landrieu had five immediate, concrete suggestions for New Orleanians: join or start a Neighborhood Watch group, serve as a mentor, support local nonprofit groups, hire a young male and volunteer. Already there has been a predictable chorus of cynicism, skepticism and pure naysay-

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Since 1994, more than 4,000 New Orleanians have been lost to homicide. ing: We’ve tried similar things before. It’s too much of a feel-good approach. We’re broke; where is the money coming from? To all of those, we say: We haven’t tried this particular approach. On the contrary, we’ve tried jailing our way out of this problem, and it’s gotten us nothing but an enormous (and dysfunctional) prison without affecting the crime rate. Meanwhile, to sustain this effort, the city is applying for a $2.5 million grant from the National Institute of Justice. Granted, Save Our Sons may not work. But if it does, it won’t just be Landrieu’s legacy; it will be the legacy of all New Orleanians standing on this narrow edge of time. In the 1990s, then-Police Chief Richard Pennington slashed New Orleans’ homicide rate in half. Many doubted Pennington, but he proved it could be done. It can be done again, which is why this initiative deserves our support.

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t the debut of his Save Our Sons crime summit on Sept. 17, Mayor Mitch Landrieu told the 2,000 people gathered at UNO Lakefront Arena, “We are standing on the narrow edge of time. And we have to make a decision about whether or not we are going to fall off of it, or whether we are going to pull back from the abyss and lay a foundation for the future, for our sons and our daughters.” The mayor was speaking, of course, of New Orleans’ horrendous homicide rate, which remains 10 times higher than the national average. The FBI’s Unified Crime Report, which came out two days after Landrieu’s speech, was filled with disquieting but hardly surprising statistics. New Orleans saw 50 homicides per 100,000 residents in 2010; the statewide average, which was still high, was 12 per 100,000. Per capita statistics are one thing, but here’s another: Since 1994, more than 4,000 New Orleanians have been lost to homicide. In July, New Orleans Police Superintendent Ronal Serpas announced a commitment to cut the city’s homicide rate by 5 percent. At the time, we said it was too modest a goal (and it is), but it’s better than where we are now, which is actually worse than 2010, when Serpas came into office. He inherited a dysfunctional force and a deeply troubled city, but the fact remains we’re heading in the wrong direction. Landrieu’s Save Our Sons initiative will, he says, be modeled after “Operation Ceasefire,” which began in Boston in the 1990s. In the 10 years leading up to 1994, Boston saw a tripling of homicide rates for young black men and a 418 percent increase in juvenile handgun homicides. Operation Ceasefire focused on the worst offenders. The results were immediate, according to a U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) report; the initiatives in Operation Ceasefire, the DOJ found, led to a 63 percent decrease in the monthly number of youth homicides in Boston. That’s the good news. The bad news is that homicides have been on the uptick again in Boston — and Operation Ceasefire and similar programs have not shown the same success in other cities where they’ve been tried, such as Cincinnati. Still, other mayors place hope in Ceasefire. Newark, N.J., Mayor Cory Booker oversaw a crimefighting strategy that led to his city’s first murder-free month in decades. But Newark has had a bloody summer in 2011, and Booker is embarking on an adaptation of Operation Ceasefire right now, just as Landrieu is. The city is putting up $250,000 in seed money and applying for supplemental grants to get “messengers” on the streets.

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DEAR A.J., When the doors to the Louisiana ArtWorks building were locked in January, no one was certain whether it would open again. The future looked bleak for the project because insurance on the $25 million building had lapsed, and the organization was more than $16 million in debt. Louisiana ArtWorks, which hoped to provide display and studio space to artists, seemed like a great idea in 1997 when Arts Council of New Orleans President Shirley Trusty Corey, former Mayor Marc Morial and other officials announced plans for the arts complex to open in 2000. The date was pushed back repeatedly because of a variety of difficulties, including a dispute with preservationists over the fate of the Bradford Furniture Company building, which ArtWorks organizers had planned to tear down. Local preservationists opposed demolishing the Bradford building, which was constructed in 1915, and eventually won that battle. The state money budgeted for Louisiana ArtWorks was put on hold, and the Arts Council went back to the drawing board to come up with revised plans, which delayed the project and increased the cost. Construction finally began in 2003, with a projected opening date of 2004. It didn’t happen. While it’s not unusual for major construction projects to experience delays and cost overruns, Louisiana ArtWorks had more than its share of troubles. Construction ceased by the end of 2004 while the Arts Council tried to raise enough money to put the contractor back to work. Good news came in July 2005 when the Louisiana Legislature allocated $3.5 million for Louisiana ArtWorks, which had sat dormant for eight months. The next month, Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans and the levees failed, further delaying the project. Louisiana ArtWorks finally opened in 2008, although parts of the building were still unfinished. The five-story,

93,000-square-foot complex housed artist studios, education rooms, a gallery, retail space and workshops for glass, metal and print media. The project was intended to be a tourist attraction as well as an art-making center. Visitors would be able to walk around most of the studios, observing and talking to artists as they worked, and buy their artworks. It had a lot of potential, but the complex cost a fortune to operate. The entire board of directors resigned last May, and Louisiana ArtWorks officially has ceased operations. The Arts Council is considering transferring the title of the building to a new owner.

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jubilant crowd started filling the French Quarter bar Boondock Saint around 5 p.m. on Sept. 20. By that time, nearly 18 hours had passed since the “prohibition of homosexual conduct … continue(d) to be necessary to the unique circumstances of military service,” per U.S. Code Title 10, Section 654, commonly referred to as “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” which was officially repealed as of 12:01 a.m. “I never pretended, but I didn’t break the policy per se,” said Chris Savage, who was there with his longtime partner Duane Talley for the bar’s Repeal Day Party. Savage, a marine science technician with the rank of E6 petty officer first class in the U.S. Coast Guard, told Gambit he has served for more than 17 years. “Last week was my first honest conversation,” he said. “I was talking to a lieutenant and I just referred to my partner. … So often it was just such a dark cloud. It was scary. You couldn’t have the shades open in the house.”

Chris Savage, a marine science technician with the U.S. Coast Guard, and his partner Duane Talley celebrate the repeal of the military’s Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell policy. said she also underwent an investigation. “A girl had come into my room,” she said. “Someone saw her.” St. Pe’s superiors did not consider the witness who reported the incident to be credible, however, and the investigation was quickly dropped. Talley, Savage’s partner, as well as Nicole Barbe, who organized the Repeal Day Party, were less fortunate. Talley said he was discharged from the Air Force in the mid-’80s, before Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell was on the books, and when merely being gay — rather than openly gay — was banned. Barbe was discharged from the Navy in 1999. She told her chief petty officer she was gay because other sailors — suspicious about her sexuality — were harassing her. “The Navy did accuse me of lying,” Barbe said. She sought legal counsel from the Servicemembers Legal Defense Network (SLDN), a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing legal services to LGBT service members and, until recently, putting an end to Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell. The group was able to get Barbe an honor-

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But Savage was relatively lucky when the policy was active. He said he was investigated once in 2007, based on a false tip. Someone told his superior officer that he saw Savage and Talley kissing while on duty on Coast Guard property. When Savage was summoned to make a statement to his executive officer, he demanded to see proof of the incident — which according to the witness’ allegations took place right next to a security camera. When security tapes cleared Savage, the investigation was dropped. Army Reserve Staff Sgt. Marissa St. Pe — a former active-duty soldier who served in the Afghan War in 2005 — told Gambit she came out to her fellow soldiers Sept. 20. But while she was stationed in Germany, St. Pe

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First on the list, both St. Pe and Barbe said, is making sure same-sex partners — and husbands or wives in states that allow same-sex marriage — receive the same benefits traditionally given military spouses. The military provides health and life insurance, housing, pensions and, under the new G.I. Bill, college tuition to spouses of service members. But so far the Pentagon has balked at providing any benefits to samesex partners, even when the couple is married. The military cites the 1996 Defense of Marriage Act, a federal law that defines marriage as being only between one man and one woman. Since it is a federal employer, the Pentagon argues, it defers to federal rather than state law. The following is from a Defense Department statement released in April, five months after Congress approved a repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell: “The Defense of Marriage Act prohibits extension of many military benefits — such as medical care, travel and housing allowances and other benefits — to same-sex couples. Service members will continue to have various benefits for which they can designate beneficiaries; the services will reemphasize these opportunities.” SLDN has pledged to lobby for samesex benefits and will continue to provide legal representation for LGBT service members who have been subject to ridicule or harassment by peers or superiors in a military culture sometimes accused of accepting, even condoning, anti-gay sentiment. The question is whether the SLDN will continue to receive enough individual contributions, now that its marquee issue has disappeared, to continue its mission. Individual contributions account for more than half of SLDN’s $2.2 million 2010 cash revenue (as opposed to in-kind revenue — typically gifts of resources like use of property), according to its most recent tax filing. “When I was there, we used to say we were there to put ourselves out of business,” said Charlotte D’Ooge, a former fundraiser for SLDN. “But, no, I don’t think they’re going to give up now.”

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The City Council on Sept. 22 voted 5-2 in favor of a multi-use high-rise development at the corner of North Rampart and Canal streets, the site of the long-vacant Woolworth building. Councilmembers Stacy Head and Cynthia Hedge-Morrell were the dissenting votes. The vote itself, which lasted 10 seconds, was nevertheless preceded by nearly two-and-a-half hours of debate, and here’s how that time was spent: First, there were 15 minutes of comments from people who were opposed to the project. Bill Borah of Smart Growth for Louisiana went first and objected to what he called “undemocratic” time limits on public commentary. (District C Councilwoman Kristin Gisleson Palmer, who sponsored the bill, later showed a lengthy list of public meetings held over the course of negotiations on the project.) Others cited the project’s seeming inconsistency with plans for the city’s new Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance (CZO), which would limit Canal Street buildings to 120 feet, a number preservationists didn’t oppose. “I hope you’re going to tell us today that the new rules, the new CZO, is not just going to be a jumping-off point for variances,” said Nathan Chapman,

founder of the Marketing Center for Social Security Law Practices and a vocal preservationist. Some accused councilmembers of “kissing the ring” of politically powerful, big-money developers, even when they weren’t playing by the rules. “This is not kissing the ring,” Council President Jackie Clarkson said. Supporters then had their 15 minutes, which included a PowerPoint presentation. Many in this group were people actively involved in the project, including development team leader Praveen Kailas, Kailas’ lawyer Chris Kane and Hank Smith of Harry Baker Smith Architects, which designed the building. Smith called the 120-foot limit in this case “arbitrary,” saying the average height of buildings on Canal Street is 173 feet. Head signaled her opposition when she went after the developers for requesting and getting a $2.4 million 2008 assessment ($1.2 million less than the $3.6 million they spent on the property in 2007), saying the city lost $75,000 to $100,000 in tax revenue as a result of the reassessment. An amendment from Head that would have limited the development’s height to 154 feet on its Canal front and 70 feet on its Iberville front failed without a vote when no one else would second it. Finally, it was on to final statements from councilmembers — that part where, just prior to the actual vote, each member takes 15 minutes to tell the audience what their votes are going to be. Councilman Jon Johnson said he thought tourists are disappointed to find out that the French Quarter doesn’t offer easy access to glitzy retail chains. “Why should a person who flies into New Orleans, comes into the CBD, have to go out to Metairie for high-end retail?” Johnson said. — Maldonado

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In May, Julian Mutter announced plans to renovate his property at 511 Marigny St. (known as The A.R.K.) into an apartment building with retail space on its bottom floor. Artists currently rent the top floor for studio space. Mutter’s plans appear to be moving forward; several artists recently told the Faubourg Marigny Improvement Association (FMIA) that they received notices to vacate the studio by Nov. 11. Plans for the $15 million project include 48 one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, and 4,000 square feet of commercial space at the corner of Decatur and Marigny streets, with off-street parking for all units. “We’re looking to break ground on it by the end of the year,” says Mutter, whose family also owns Doerr Furniture Store. “We anticipate approximately between 11 months and 13 months of construction time. Our goal is to have the building in service by December 2012.” In April, Mutter requested a zoning change for the property from commercial use to residential and commercial mixed uses. Mutter told Gambit the city’s approval of the zoning and ordinance changes arrived last week. As for the artists in the building: “They’ve been displaced,” Mutter said. The New Orleans Community Bike Project (Plan B), which operates inside The A.R.K.’s first floor, also will have to move — at least temporarily. “I want to keep them in my sphere,” said Mutter, an avid bicyclist and board member of the Metro Bike Coalition. “I’m looking to work with them to find them

We want to hear about the coolest achievers you know — nominate them for Gambit’s annual 40 Under 40 awards, which spotlights New Orleanians under the age of 40 for their accomplishments. The deadline for nominations is Oct. 4 at 5 p.m. (elected officials are not eligible). Winners will be featured in Gambit Nov. 1. To be eligible, nominees must be 39 or younger, live in the New Orleans metropolitan area and be worthy of distinction for their achievements, ideas put into practice or their contributions to the community. Send your nomination to Gambit managing editor Kandace Graves: • email (preferred): kandaceg@gambitweekly.com (put “40 Under 40” in the subject line) • fax: 504-483-3116 • mail: Gambit, attn: Kandace Graves, 3923 Bienville St., New Orleans, LA 70119. Please include the nominee’s name, where he or she works, birth date and cellphone number, as well as a few paragraphs about what makes him or her a good candidate for the honor. Only winners will be notified. All nominations must be received in the Gambit office by 5 p.m. Oct. 4.

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morale and confidence in the State Civil Service Commission. Douglas told Smith that since he already had put that testimony into a written letter, it was sufficient for the commission and there would be no need for him to present it aloud. In its complaint, a copy of which was provided to Gambit, the group claims that Douglas, in denying Smith the opportunity to read the interviews aloud, demonstrated a “blatant disregard” for the group’s response to Landrieu’s proposed changes to Civil Service Rule XII, which governs layoff procedures. Other changes under consideration by the administration would ease managerial restrictions on hiring and firing city employees. “Attorney Smith should have been allowed to present his information without interruption on this very important matter. The jobs of hundreds of Classified City Employees are at stake,” the complaint says. The group has requested to be placed on the agenda for the commission’s next meeting Oct. 17. — Charles Maldonado

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An Easy Choice wo week s ago, when Eric Granderson contemplated his prospects for winning the interim appointment to succeed his boss, Arnie Fielkow, on the New Orleans City Council, he said, “I’m not going to lose one moment of sleep over whether I get this job. But, if I do get it, I’ll probably lose a lot of sleep in the next few months.” The statement was vintage Granderson, who long ago established himself as one of the most effective, insightful and influential staffers at City Hall. He began his career there nearly 30 years ago as an aide to then-District D Councilman Lambert Boissiere Jr. He later served as a top aide to Mayor Sidney Barthelemy, then moved to the Downtown Development District, where he served as capital projects manager. He returned to City Hall as a top advisor to District C Councilman Troy Carter, then signed on as Fielkow’s chief of staff in 2006. Along the way, Granderson came to know the ins and outs of city government as well as anyone. He knew the people as well as the sometimes-arcane processes. His advice was sought not only by politi-

cians, but also by citizens, business folks and civic leaders who needed help navigating City Hall’s bureaucracy. With his college degree in political science from Columbia University, the New Orleans-born Granderson had all the formal qualifications when he started out, but it was his years in the trenches of city government that made him an invaluable counselor to several council members and a mayor — and an easy choice to succeed Fielkow temporarily, until his successor is elected in the spring. I have known Granderson since his first days at City Hall. His hallmarks are his level head, low profile and calm demeanor. He beat out 15 other applicants for the interim appointment, which the council approved unanimously and without debate. Some citizens in the audience last Thursday expressed anger at Granderson’s appointment, but fellow applicant Tommy Milliner, who worked in the city attorney’s office during some of the years that Granderson worked as a council and mayoral aide, praised the selection. “He’s an excellent choice,” Milliner said.

The appointment of Granderson, who is African-American, gives the seven-member council its third black member and begins to restore some of the racial parity that existed before Hurricane Katrina. Back then, the council had five African-American members; the city is more than 60 percent black.

While Granderson has keen political instincts and knows well the complex currents that swirl beneath the city’s political landscape, those who know him say universally he is absolutely colorblind in his dealings with people. And while he moves easily around City Hall, he will not be a pushover as a council member. Look for him to ask some penetrating questions at budget time. By law, Granderson cannot run in the March 24 special election to succeed Fielkow. Qualifying for the special election is Dec. 7-9, and several of Granderson’s new colleagues could be running against one another in that race. That will test the council’s — and Granderson’s — diplomatic skills. In accepting his appointment, Granderson told his new colleagues, “I’m going to be counting on you for advice.” No doubt, but his fellow council members would be well-served to continue heeding Granderson’s counsel as well.

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The dramedy follows a 25-year-old (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) as he deals with a cancer diagnosis. Sept. 30

Footloose

The 1980s classic is re-imagined in a modern setting with eye-catching choreography. Oct. 14

The Thing

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An experiment on a research site in Antarctica frees a dangerous alien that had been trapped under ice, putting the team of scientists in danger. Oct. 14

Dream House

Elizabeth Olsen stars in the Sundance hit about a young woman struggling to readjust to normal life after fleeing a cult. Oct. 21

From the creators of the Christian drama Fireproof, the movie centers on police officers in various stages of fatherhood and their struggles with faith. Sept. 30 A family — which includes Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz — moves into a new house without knowing it was the scene of some grisly murders. Sept. 30

What’s Your Number?

A woman (Anna Faris) decides to try to find the man of her dreams among her 20 ex-boyfriends to avoid increasing her “sex number.” Sept. 30

The Ides of March

In the political thriller based on an acclaimed play by Beau Willimon, Ryan Gosling plays a staffer who is introduced to the dark side of politics while working on a presidential campaign. Oct. 7

Real Steel

In the near future, where giant robots have replaced humans in the sport of boxing, a washed-up former fighter (Hugh Jackman) teams up with his estranged son to build and train their own high-tech fighter. Oct. 7

The Big Year

Three men (Jack Black, Steve Martin and Owen Wilson) face off in a bird-watching competition in 1998, when El Nino brought an influx of species to North America. Oct. 14

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Paranormal Activity 3

The latest installment of the night vision-horror franchise takes place before the other two films, when the main protagonists were children dealing with supernatural occurrences. Oct. 21

Snowmen

A 10-year-old and his misfit friends attempt to set a world record in the family comedy. Oct. 21

The Three Musketeers

Alexandre Dumas’ classic swashbuckling tale gets a bigscreen reboot. Oct. 21

Take Shelter

An ordinary family man is haunted by apocalyptic visions, compelling him to obsessively work on building a storm shelter in his backyard — which heightens the suspicion of everyone around him. Oct. 21

Alexander Skarsgard, Mickey Rourke, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson and others star in the French film remake, where a young man steals a dead person’s identity and becomes embroiled in an underground crime world. Oct. 28 PAGE 16

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n fall, football season kicks off, theaters open new shows, Hollywood rolls out Oscar hopefuls, and festivals and galas fill the calendar. There’s everything from classical music to arena rockers, comedy to modern dance, blockbusters to bowl games vying for room on your social calendar. Gambit’s fall entertainment guide previews the city’s most anticipated events, so mark your schedule and enjoy the best of the season’s offerings.

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Look for the Jefferson Ballet Theatre’s upcoming production of the Hans Christian Anderson classic tale, The Snow Queen, to be performed on Friday, January 6, 2012. For more information contact Kimberly at (504) 468-1231 or kimmballet@yahoo.com. 3621 Florida Blvd., Kenner www.jeffersonballettheatre.com

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Anonymous

The film explores the theory that Edward de Vere was the true author of the works credited to William Shakespeare, set amid a time of scandal in Elizabethan England. Oct. 28

In Time

Justin Timberlake stars in the sci-fi thriller about a world where everyone is programmed to die at age 25 — unless they can pay to live longer (aka Rick Perry’s America). Oct. 28

Johnny English Reborn

British comedian Rowan Atkinson returns as the inept British Intelligence agent in the James Bond spoof. Oct. 28

Like Crazy

College lovers deal with a long-distance relationship and a love triangle in the romantic indie-drama. Oct. 28

The Rum Diary

Johnny Depp stars in the adaptation of the Hunter S. Thompson novel, an unhinged account of a journalist’s stint at a Puerto Rican newspaper. Oct. 28

A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas

The stoner romp is back with more hijinx and Neil Patrick Harris cameos. Nov. 4

My Week With Marilyn

A portrait of Marilyn Monroe (Michelle Williams) at the peak of her fame is framed through the account of a 23-year-old’s weeklong romance with the star. Nov. 4

Puss in Boots

The popular character from the Shrek series gets his own big-screen adventure. Nov. 4

Tower Heist

When staff members from a Manhattan high-

rise become victims of a Ponzi scheme, the group plots to pull off a heist to get their money back. Nov. 4

J. Edgar

Clint Eastwood directs Leonardo DiCaprio in a candid look at life of the FBI director, who harbored many of his own secrets. Nov. 11

A Dangerous Method

David Cronenberg’s historical film is about psychiatrist Carl Jung, his mentor Sigmund Freud and the beautiful woman who catches both men’s attention. Nov. 23

Arthur Christmas

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The 3-D computer animated film follows Santa Claus’ son Arthur, who must deliver an important present before Christmas morning. Nov. 23

Jack and Jill

Martin Scorsese’s family-friendly film is a fantasy/adventure about an orphan who lives inside the walls of a magical train station in 1930s Paris. Nov. 23

The horror-thriller is set on Nov. 11, 2011, the day the film says Heaven’s 11th gate is predicted to open and unleash a deadly entity from another world. Nov. 11 A man’s twin sister visits him and refuses to leave in the comedy starring Adam Sandler, who plays both twins. Nov. 11

Melancholia

In the Lars von Trier drama, Kirsten Dunst is a depressed bride whose wedding becomes a fiasco; at the same time, a newly discovered planet is hurtling toward Earth. Nov. 11

The Descendants

In Alexander Payne’s (Sideways) movie, a recently widowed father (George Clooney) tries to reconnect with his daughters while in Hawaii. Nov. 18

Happy Feet Two

The dancing CGI penguins are back for a sequel. Nov. 18

The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn, Part 1

The mythical creature romance series nears its end with the first part of the conclusion. Nov. 18

The Artist

The black-and-white, silent French romance depicts Hollywood during the time when silent cinema was being replaced by talkies. Nov. 23

Hugo

The Muppets

Some fans (Amy Adams and Jason Segel) team up with the Muppets to save their old theater from a greedy oil tycoon (Chris Cooper). Nov. 23

Piranha 3DD

The sequel to the schlocky horror-comedy finds those pihanhas making their way into a new waterpark. Nov. 23

We Need to Talk About Kevin

In the adaptation of Lionel Shriver’s gripping novel about a fictional Columbine-esque school shooting, Tilda Swinton and John C. Reilly play the parents of a teenager responsible for a high school killing spree. Dec. 2

New Year’s Eve

The romantic comedy’s star-stuffed cast includes Michelle Pfeiffer, Sarah Jessica Parker, Hilary Swank, Ashton Kutcher, Lea Michele and many others. Dec. 9

The Sitter

Jonah Hill is a reluctant babysitter who doesn’t know what he’s getting into when he takes on

three challenging charges. Dec. 9

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy

Gary Oldman stars in the adaptation of John le Carre’s British spy novel. Dec. 9

W.E.

Madonna directs a biopic of Wallis Simpson — the American socialite whom King Edward VIII abdicated the throne to marry — intercut with a modern-day story. Dec. 9

Young Adult

Diablo Cody and Jason Reitman — the duo behind Juno — return for the comedy starring Charlize Theron as a divorced fiction writer who hopes to rekindle a romance with a married ex. Dec. 16

Alvin & the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked The trio finds itself marooned in a tropical paradise. Dec. 16

Pariah

A 17-year-old African-American girl begins to quietly accept her identity as a lesbian while living with her parents in Brooklyn. Dec. 25

War Horse

Steven Spielberg adapts the Tony Awardwinning stage play that follows a boy looking for his pet horse during World War I. Dec. 28

Unscheduled: The Skin I Live In

Pedro Almodovar directs Antonio Banderas in the drama about a plastic surgeon who uses a human guinea pig to perfect his invention — synthetic skin that can withstand all damage.

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Roman Polanski directs the adaptation of the Tony-winning Yasmina Reza play about parents who enter an immature conflict over an altercation between their sons. Dec. 16 Meryl Streep portrays Margaret Thatcher in the intimate biopic of the first and only female United Kingdom Prime Minister. Dec. 16

Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows

Robert Downey Jr. reprises the title role in the sequel, where the detective must try and stop a cunning criminal mastermind. Dec. 16

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol

Tom Cruise returns — and stars alongside Jeremy Renner — in the latest installment of the thriller series, in which the IMF is implicated in the bombing of the Kremlin. Dec. 21

The Adventures of Tintin

Steven Spielberg’s adaptation of the classic comic book series is a vivid animated adventure. Dec. 23

In the Land of Blood and Honey

Angelina Jolie makes her directorial debut with a love story set amid the Bosnian War. Dec. 23

We Bought a Zoo

Cameron Crowe directs Matt Damon and Scarlett Johansson in the true story of a family that purchases and moves into a dilapidated zoo and works to get it reopened. Dec. 23

The Darkest Hour

A group of young people in Russia fights to survive an invasion of invisible electric aliens. Dec. 25

Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close

Tom Hanks and Sandra Bullock star in the screen adaptation of Jonathan Safran Foer’s quirky novel, in which a precocious boy whose father died during 9/11 embarks on an ambitious journey that takes him through New York. Dec. 25

The Drowsy Chaperone

A man reminiscing about old-time musicals conjures a show-within-a-show starring an outrageous cast of characters. JPAS, WESTWEGO PERFORMING ARTS CENTER Sept. 30-Oct. 16

The Amazing Acro-Cats

Samantha Martin returns with her troupe of performing felines. SHADOWBOx THEATRE, 2400 ST. ClAUDE AVE. Oct. 5-17

Ricky Graham and Friends

Ricky Graham is joined by Jefferson Turner, Mandy Zirkenbach and Matthew Mickal for an evening of cabaret. MID-CITY ARTS THEATER, 3450 TOUlOUSE ST. Oct. 6

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

The NOlA Project reprises its fun and rambunctious spring production of the comedy, set in the Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sulpture Garden at the New Orleans Museum of Art. NOMA, SYDNEY AND WAlDA BESTHOFF SCUlPTURE GARDEN Oct. 6-16

Devil Boys From Beyond

A New York reporter tracks down gorgeous alien men who have landed in Florida and are pursing retired women in this campy satire of tabloid news. ACTORS THEATRE OF NEW ORlEANS Oct. 13-29

Rumours of War

ArtSpot Productions reprises its multimedia theatrical piece about a slave revolt on a louisiana Plantation. NEW ORlEANS AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM, 1418 GOV. NICHOllS ST.; WWW.ARTSPOTPRODUCTIONS.ORG Oct. 14-30

All Weather Ballads: A Love Story

Vermont-based Sandglass Theater’s puppet show about environmental issues. CONTEMPORARY ARTS CENTER, 900 CAMP ST.; WWW.CACNO.ORG Oct. 14-15 page 18

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David Fincher (The Social Network) directs the English-language adaptation of the wildly successful film and book series about a troubled computer hacker. Dec. 21

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A preacher deals with personal issues that could compromise his position as a Civil Rights leader. AnThony BeAn CommuniTy TheATeR Oct. 21-Nov. 6

The Hallelujah Girls

A group of Southern women share their lives and romantic and family dilemmas with one another. JpAS, WeSTWego peRfoRming ARTS CenTeR Oct. 21-Nov. 6

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The AllWays Lounge hosts a showcase of short pieces by several theater companies including Cripple Creek Theatre and Tally ho Daredevils. ALLWAyS Lounge Oct. 21-31

Fiddler on the Roof

A poor man in a small village shares Jewish traditions with his five daughters. JpAS, VARiouS VenueS Oct. 22-30, Nov. 6 & 20, Dec. 2

From a Long Way Off

A new orleans family battles the Catholic Archdiocese over the closing of a church in postKatrina new orleans. JpAS, WeSTWego peRfoRming ARTS CenTeR Oct. 28-Nov. 13

Rock of Ages

Two young rockers move to Los Angeles in 1987 and shoot for fame in the era of big hair, glam and searing guitar solos in this touring Broadway musical. mAhALiA JACKSon TheATeR Nov. 1-6

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ans of traditional musicals: get out your calendars now, because the upcoming stage season brings a large number of song-and-dance shows — and many of them are New York hits making their New Orleans debut, starting this week with the Jefferson Performing Arts Society (JPAS) production of The Drowsy Chaperone (Sept. 30-Oct. 16), starring several local favorites (Ricky Graham, Janet Shea, Brian Peterson). Also on JPAS’s schedule: Fiddler on the Roof (Oct. 22-30); the latest Nunsense variant, the gruesomely-titled Nunset Boulevard (Jan. 6-22, 2012); the 1960s-set good-time shows Hairspray (Jan. 28-Feb. 5, 2012) and The Bikinis (Feb. 24-Mar. 11, 2012); the Tony Award-winning The Light in the Piazza (Mar. 16-18, 2012) and the roller-boogietastic Xanadu (May 11-27, 2012). For kids, JPAS is offering adaptations of the Disney films The Jungle Book (Dec. 2-11) and Cinderalla (Mar. 23-Apr. 1, 2012). Many of these shows will also travel to the Northshore and to Mississippi performing arts centers in addition

to these dates. For locations and exact times of all shows, check the JPAS website at www.jpas.org. While the Saenger Theater renovation continues (target date for opening is now late 2012), the Mahalia Jackson Theater once again hosts the Broadway Across America series. The Addams Family has come and gone (snap, snap), but next up is Rock of Ages (pictured), the latest jukebox musical featuring mainstream 1980s rock (Whitesnake! Foreigner! Twisted Sister! RAAHR!) spun into a simulacrum of a plot (Nov. 1-6). The season also brings a revival of South Pacific (Nov. 29-Dec. 4); the norelation-to-Cirque-du-Soleil Cirque Dreams: Holidaze (Dec. 20-24); Blue Man Group (Jan. 31-Feb. 5, 2012) — and, at long last, New Orleans’ first look at The Lion King, which arrives for a month-long engagement (Mar. 14-Apr. 15, 2012). Those hoping for The Book of Mormon or (shudder) SpiderMan: Turn Off the Dark — well, there’s always JetBlue’s nonstop flights to the Big Apple, or you can hold out hope for next year. — Kevin Allman

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A lawyer must sort through the papers of a deceased woman in a remote British town and discovers a mysterious figure haunts the townspeople. plAymAkerS Nov. 4-20

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rich socialites try to shield themselves from public view after they arrive at a party and find that the host has shot himself in this neil Simon play. riVertown repertory theAtre Nov. 18-Dec. 4

South Pacific

the touring Broadway version of the rodgers and hammerstein classic is about love and acceptance between a nurse and french expatriot during world war ii. mAhAliA JAckSon theAter Nov. 29-Dec. 4

Grenadine McGunkle’s Double-Wide Christmas

running with Scissors’ serial holiday show returns. one eyeD JAckS Dec. 2-24

The Blood

Anthony Bean wrote and directs a gospel youth musical about Jesus christ and faith. Anthony BeAn community theAter Dec. 3-18

A Christmas Carol — The Whole Story

Actor’s theatre presents rene J.f. piazza’s comic revision of charles Dickens’ classic mashed up with guests from popular fairy tales and other interlopers. Actor’S theAter of new orleAnS Dec. 8-23

Romeo & Juliet

the nolA project presents Shakespeare’s tale of young lovers. nomA Dec. 8-18

A Christmas Story

playmakers presents Doris Baizley’s adaptation of charles Dickens’ holiday classic. playmakers Dec. 9-11

Celebrate the Holidays

Actor’s theatre presents a musical celebration of the holidays. Actor’S theAtre of new orleAnS

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rospect.2, the long anticipated successor to the critically acclaimed Prospect.1 international contemporary art biennial, opens Oct. 22 and runs through Jan. 29, 2012. While a tad more modest in scope than Prospect.1, Prospect.2 offers up a similar mix of established and cutting-edge international art stars, and it will introduce visitors to this city’s unique culture and dynamic arts community. The roster of 27 national and international luminaries includes artists such as Sophie Calle, Nick Cave, Jonas Dahlberg, William Eggleston, Nicole Eisenman, Ragnar Kjartansson, An-My Le, Alexis Rockman and Francesco Vezzoli, coming from nine countries including France,

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Italy, Sweden, Poland, Japan, Chile and Vietnam. Several local artists also are included. Beyond its intriguing mix of new and traditional media, this year’s biennial also features a variety of sitespecific projects conceived specifically for the city New Orleans. New York-based composer and new-media artist R. Luke DuBois opens Prospect.2 with a performance piece, The Marigny Parade, featuring nearly 350 musicians from such local institutions as the St. Augustine High School Marching 100 band. Like its predecessor, Prospect.2 uses numerous scattered exhibition sites that encourage visitors to explore host neighborhoods such as Treme, St. Claude, Uptown,

City Park and the Warehouse District. There also is a satellite venue in Lafayette featuring Milan-based video artist Grazia Toderi. Despite the challenges of assembling such a largescale endeavor in a climate of global economic constraint, Prospect founding director Dan Cameron remains undaunted. “We look forward to once again drawing the art world’s creative energy to the Gulf region, and continuing to support the flourishing visual arts community of New Orleans,” Cameron says. For more information, visit www.prospectneworleans.org. — D. Eric Bookhardt

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Jacoby & Pronk

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Harry Potter Halloween Concert

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The Jungle Book Kids

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Art for Art’s Sake

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Mississippi River 9th Ward Film and Arts Festival

the festival features films from south africa (Shirley Adams: Portrait of a Mother), France (Black Venus) and Britain (Africa United), panel discussions, music and more. neworleansaFrikanFilmFest.org Oct. 6-9

Gretna Heritage Festival

grand Funk railroad, lynyrd skynyrd, sara evans, sonny landreth, the kyle turley Band, george porter Jr. and the runnin’ pardners, galactic, louis prima Jr., vince vance and the valiants and the Honey island swamp Band perform at the festival. downtown gretna www.gretnaFest.Com Oct. 7-9

Voice of the Wetlands Festival

tab Benoit, anders osborne, amanda shaw, waylon thibodeaux, Chubby Carrier and the Bayou swamp Band and others perform at the festival calling attention to the problem of coastal erosion. Houma; www.voiCeoFtHewetlands.Com Oct. 7-9

Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival

tab Benoit, kenny wayne shepherd, marcia Ball,

the Carolina Chocolate drops, little Freddie king and others play the free festival. laFayette square www.JazzandHeritage.org Oct. 14-16

New Orleans Film Festival

Headlining films include The Artist, Brawler, The Big Fix and The Man in the Glass: The Dale Brown Story. the festival also features documentaries, animation and short and experimental films, plus parties and panel discussions. www.neworleansFilmsoCiety.org Oct. 14-20

Madisonville Wooden Boat Festival

the quick & dirty Boat Building Contest is the highlight of the two-day festival. other entertainment includes live music, a children’s village, food and craft vendors and more. lake pontCHartrain Basin maritime museum, water street, madisonville www.woodenBoatFest.org Oct. 15-16

Carnaval Latino

the festival includes headliners la makina, sonora dinamita, esther lanuza, la sonora santanera, la Chanchona, rumba Buena and others. Blaine kern’s mardi gras world, 1380 port oF new orleans plaCe www.Carnavallatinonola.Com OCT. 15-16

Prospect.2

Curator dan Cameron’s international art biennial prospect.2 opens at galleries, museums and other venues across the city. www.prospeCtneworleans.org Oct. 22-Jan. 29

Voodoo Music Experience

soundgarden, snoop dogg, tv on the radio, the raconteurs, Blink 182, mastodon, girl talk and a host of other musicians and performers fill three days of entertainment. City park; www.tHevoodooexperienCe.Com Oct. 28-30

Mirliton Festival

the Bywater event features live music, food and craft vendors in markey park. www.mirlitonFestival.Com Nov. 5

New Orleans Bookfair

the alternative media showcase features new and used books, small press publications, self-published work, comics and other diy media. 500-600 BloCks oF FrenCHmen street www.nolaBookFair.Com Nov. 5

Swamp Fest

dance to Cajun and zydeco music and enjoy Cajun cuisine at the annual event. auduBon zoo, 6500 magazine st. www.auduBoninstitute.org Nov. 5-6

Words and Music Festival

nilo Cruz (Anna in the Tropics), Junot diaz (The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao) and armando valladares (Against All Hope) headline the literary event with readings, discussions, dramatic performances, parties and more. www.wordsandmusiC.org Nov. 9-13

Covington Three Rivers Art Festival

artists and craft vendors fill downtown Covington for a two-day festival with live music, a children’s area, food, a fun run and awards for participating professional and student artists. columbia Street in downtown covington www.threeriverSartfeStival.com Nov. 12-13 page 28

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New Orleans Fringe Festival

The Fringe presents a wide array of alternative theater, comedy, dance and performance art productions at various venues around the city. www.noFringe.org Nov. 16-20

New Orleans Po-Boy Preservation Festival

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New Orleans Middle East Film Festival

Zeitgeist screens a very large selection of features and documentaries from across the middle east on a range of political and cultural subjects. ZeiTgeiST mulTi-DiSCiplinary arTS CenTer, 1618 oreTha CaSTle haley blvD., 827-5858 www.ZeiTgeiSTinC.neT Dec. 8-18

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he Voodoo Music Experience (Oct. 28-30; www.thevoodooexperience.com) has an impressive lineup of headlining veterans, including Soundgarden (pictured), Snoop Dogg, Blink-182 and My Chemical Romance, relatively newer bands like The Raconteurs and Band of Horses, DJs and electronic performers including Girl Talk, and an array of New Orleans and Louisiana roots music acts. There will be one large mainstage instead of the dueling facing stages of recent events, and some major acts will play more intimate shows on other stages. One of the more prominent scheduling motifs is collaboration. Not all of the special pairings are hugely surprising — the Violent Femmes’ Gordan Gano has been working with the Lost Bayou Ramblers, and they’ll perform together at Voodoo. Alt-folk queen Ani DiFranco will mix it up with Ivan Neville and drummer Herlin Riley. Cajun stalwarts BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet will be joined by clarinetist Dr. Michael White. Members of Morphine will back Jeremy Lyons, and former Radiators guitarist Dave Malone will throw down with Bonerama. There’s even a special performance for modern dance fans. The Trey McIntyre Project debuted a live collaboration with the Preservation Hall Jazz Band in February. A performance of Ma Maison will be presented at the Preservation Hall Tent at Voodoo. The Preservation Hall band also will perform with the Del McCoury Band — Preservation Hall issued their collaboration American Legacies in April. In a separate performance, the McCoury band will back Keller Williams. Voodoo tinkers with its offerings every year, and some of the new attractions include a Ferris wheel and carnival amusement rides. Due to positive response to the DJ and dance Le Plur tent last year, Voodoo will expand its offerings. And a Deja Voodoo series of after-parties at local clubs (midnightto-6 a.m.) will be previewed by DJ sets (as yet unannounced) on the grounds at City Park. — Will Coviello

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The event benefits the new orleans women’s Shelter, which assists homeless women and children. The howlin’ wolF, 907 S. peTerS ST. www.nolawomenShelTer.Com Oct. 6

Magic in the Moonlight

The al fresco dinner benefits new orleans botanical garden. new orleaanS boTaniCal garDen, CiTy park; www.neworleanSCiTypark.Com Oct. 14

O what a Night

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Justice for All Ball

Jon cleary and the Philthy Phew entertain at the annual benefit for the Pro Bono Project. AuduBon TeA Room www.PRoBono-no.oRg Nov. 4

Louisiana Museum Foundation

The Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Rebirth Brass Band and Roots of music perform at the gala benefitting the louisana museum Foundation. www.THelmF.oRg Nov. 4

Signature Chef Auction

The new orleans marriott hosts the fine dining soiree benefiting the march of dimes. new oRleAns mARRioTT, 555 cAnAl sT. www.mARcHoFdimes.com/louisiAnA Nov. 4

Howling Success

The gala to support the lA/sPcA features a motown theme. HyATT Regency new oRleAns www.lA-sPcA.oRg/Howlingsucceess Nov. 5

Pasta & Puccini

opera performances highlight this fundraiser for Jefferson Performing Arts society.

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The Odyssey Ball

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Swingin’ on a Star

The Jewish community center holds its Rat Pack-themed fundraiser at the Arbor Room at Popp Fountain in new orleans city Park. www.swinginonAsTAR.oRg Nov. 12

Dr. Norman C. Francis Endowed Scholarship Benefit Concert

Al Jarreau and John Boutte perform at the annual scholarship fundraiser. eRnesT n. moRiAl convenTion cenTeR TicKeTs 520-4252.; www.xulA.edu Nov. 18

All Saints Soiree

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ing several desks is open, save for one space. “We’re already filling up,” Bradley-Wright says before walking to the Building Block’s additional office space inside the center overlooking St. Claude Avenue and sitting above Fatoush, an organic cafe on the center’s first floor. Tenants at the Building Block include green-job training program Louisiana Green Corps, sustainable living magazine Louisiana Green Scene, design consultants Clean Energy Solutions and more than a dozen others. They use the shared services of an office — phone, Internet, fax, copier, conference room — and they also share a client base, aiming to be a “one-stop shop” for green resources. “The businesses in this market segment are obviously motivated by the same thing that motivates every other business: be successful, earn money, grow the company — but they’re obviously motivated by more than that,” Bradley-Wright says. “It’s especially valuable and important to other small companies isolated in small offices or operating informally out of their home, to be able to look across the room or hall and be surrounded by people doing like-minded work. Someone doing green-minded policies, someone using recycled materials to create clothing — it just feels like you’re in the right place.”

Forrest Bradley-Wright, co-founder of the Building Block, says the organization’s new location in The New Orleans Healing Center is almost full of green businessess looking to share space and resources. Photo by Cheryl gerber

Center has 30 start-ups with hundreds of employees working inside the building, and an incubator in South Carolina is testing a similar tech-based start-up program with neighboring Clemson University. Locally, the IP Building (as in “Intellectual Property”) fosters several “forward-thinking” companies and organizations including the Idea Village, Launch Pad and 504ward. The Building Block sticks mostly with green-based businesses — though a few of its tenants are not strictly in the business of sustainability. By being in the same building and sharing the same space, businesses can learn from and use the services of the “greener” companies, and incorporate them into their own. (“Part of the growth of green development is awareness of one another,” Bradley-Wright says.) The Building Block works like this: “We create a pipeline,” BradBusiness incubators and commuley-Wright says. The office sets nities have sprung up across the a business up with a functional country. Some use different models office space (with address and and offer different services, whether phone number), helps put out its assisting start-ups with tax incen- services to the green marketplace, tives, creating jobs, or simply offering and then helps grow the company a desk at low rent. Tennessee’s Ham- sales-wise and with additional ilton County Business Development locations (via the Building Block’s page 36

Loyola University is the first college in Louisiana to install electric vehicle charging stations on its campus. The first plug-in kiosk for electric vehicles, installed this summer, offers two plugs and stands in the “horseshoe” of the university’s St. Charles Avenue-facing campus. Another station was installed in the parking lot of its Broadway Street campus. Both are available to Loyola staff, faculty, students and campus visitors. Charlie Marshall, Loyola’s director of facilities systems, says the idea to install charging stations developed following renovations to make Thomas Hall more sustainable. “It was one idea that came up we decided would be to start off a symbolic gesture” of increased campus sustainability initiatives, he says. “There’s definitely going to be an increase on campus and off (in electric vehicles). The technology increase is going to gain traction.” The university also uses WeCar, a car-sharing program offered by Enterprise Rent-A-Car, though its fleet is gaspowered. Marshall says the university is on the waiting list for electric vehicles, which will be parked at the charging stations. “There will be a need for (charging) stations,” Marshall says. “There’s the idea you charge from home, but just as people stop to put gas in their car, they’ll need a place to plug in.”

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The weekly Sankofa Farmers Market has moved to the Holy Angels Complex (3500 St. Claude Ave.) from its former Lower 9th Ward outpost. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, the market offers produce, baked goods, plants, dairy and seafood from vendors based in the New Orleans area and along the Gulf Coast. At its new location, which opened Sept. 10, the market features more vendors and is located in another neighborhood without access to fresh local goods. Market executive director Rashida Ferdinand says Sankofa’s move is an opportunity for the market to grow and provide more customers access to fresh food — and support local farmers and fishers. But the market hasn’t fully left the Lower 9; it is the flagship project of the Sankofa Community Development Corporation (CDC), which also runs a school garden at the KIPP Renaissance High School/Frederick Douglass High School. This spring, the market hopes to offer students space to sell the school’s produce. (Students from Langston Hughes Academy previously sold produce from that school’s garden at Sankofa.) The CDC, working with the New Orleans Redevelopment authority, also is developing an urban garden at 27 St. Claude Court, and produce from that garden will be available in the coming months. The market accepts credit, debit and Louisiana Purchase cards. Visit www.sankofafarmersmarket.org for more information.

HeInz awards announced

Nancy Rabalais, executive director of the Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium, was one of 10 recipients of a $100,000 2011 Heinz Foundation grant for her research mapping the “dead zone” growing in the Gulf of Mexico. The Chauvin, La.-based consortium was founded in 1979 and studies Louisiana’s marine

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reen and sustainable businesses make environmental sense, but their selling point is savings in dollars, not watts. Green business incubators across the country have taken in sustainability-minded startups and entrepreneurs in pursuit of the green economy. Businesses cut costs by sharing office space and using a cooperative outlay (though more suit-and-tie and less on-thefarm) inside offices resembling IP Building-esque concepts, fostering “ideas” and “projects” — but the small businesses inside have an environmentally focused edge: energy policy , green building, recycling, water management, transportation and community development organizations. Others are more traditional, but lean on their office neighbors for “green” support. The idea is a functioning hub of green business activity, both inside and outside the office. New Orleans has The Building Block, housed in two locations (at the newly opened New Orleans Healing Center and at Mid-City’s The Icehouse), with 20 businesses sharing space at both locations. Alliance for Affordable Energy program director Forrest Bradley-Wright and FutureProof director Prisca Weems co-founded the Building Block, and the organizations share offices. (The Alliance moved from its former home at the ArtEgg Studio building in Mid-City into the Healing Center.) The Building Block plans to expand by 2012 with two more locations, including one reserved for retail space. “New Orleans is on this acceleration curve for green industries,” Bradley-Wright said inside the Building Block’s newest location on the third floor of the Healing Center, days before the high-profile building made its debut. The Building Block is, unlike other tenants in the center, almost full. One room hous-

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two offices and two planned offices). The Building Block’s office inside the Healing Center serves as its flagship, but the organization soon may expand to another location — a more green techoriented space inside NASA’S former Michoud facility in eastern New Orleans. The Building Block also may add another office in the heart of the “green light” district on Magazine Street, a stretch of the Lower Garden District with sustainable retailers selling items made from recycled goods and environmentally

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friendly clothing, furnishings and jewelry. Office rental at the Building Block begins at $550, with “virtual office” arrangements beginning at $250. “Prisca and I, in founding this, are big vision people,” Bradley-Wright says. “We see the direction we need to go and frankly are going, and we feel there are steps to move it along, to really be a flywheel, to make sure we’re maximizing what we have and we’re getting there as strong a way as possible as soon as we can.”

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environments and coastal life. Rabalais’ research has found that significant depletion of oxygen levels in the Gulf began as early as 1950, when nitrogen fertilizers used on farms were part of runoff into the Mississippi River and the Gulf. As of 2010, the dead zone had increased to 7,700 square miles, making it the largest dead zone in the U.S. and second largest in the world. Rabalais currently is studying the impact of the BP oil disaster on oxygen levels. Other Heinz award recipients include Sandra Steingraber, who studies “cancer clusters” (when U.S. cancer registries show high concentrations of cancer reports in one particular area) in relation to the Toxic Release Inventory — her findings (in her book Living Downstream) draw a relationship between reports of cancer and proximity to industrial sites. Steingraber pledged to use her award to fight against hydraulic fracking (pumping pressurized fluid into rock layers to release petroleum and gas).

reeniverse

Garden Party

From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 15-16, New Orleans City Park hosts the Botanical Garden Fall Festival, featuring landscape design artists, plant sales, arts and crafts and more. The event is $8 general admission, $4 children (ages 5-12), and free to Friends of City Park members. Visit www.neworleanscitypark.com for more information.

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Each week the Hollygrove Market & Farm hosts Food Truck Tuesdays, the most reliable stopping point for the New Orleans area’s food truck consortium. Every Tuesday from noon to 2 p.m., food trucks pull up to the farm and offer a sampling of their goods — from Covington’s Lola Deux (Sept. 27), serving mobile dishes from the Northshore restaurant Lola, to Woody Ruiz’s local seafood-centric Woody’s Fish Tacos (Oct. 4). Past trucks include Taceaux Loceaux, Geaux Plates and Empanada Intifada. Hollygrove’s general manager Paul Baricos says the weekly event will continue indefinitely.

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he Building Block isn’t the only green-focused office inside the New Orleans Healing Center (NOHC), which held its grand opening last month. In addition to the 20 small businesses working from the Building Block’s office, the NOHC also houses several small businesses focused on sustainability and environmentally friendly services. The EarthLab gardens and nurseries serve as a research playground for soil health and water management, composting and indigenous plant life. Fatoush is a coffeehouse and cafe run by Suleyman and Fatma Aydin, who opened several restaurants throughout the New Orleans area and now focus on excluding refined sugars and flours, hydrogenated oils and sweeteners from their menus. Next door is the New Orleans Food Co-op, which was in the works even before Hurricane Katrina. The co-op first set up a mobile market

for its members, then expanded to a small space inside the NOHC, the former Universal Furniture. The co-op offered some local produce supplemented with health foods from larger vendors. Now the 5,500-square-foot community-owned grocery plans a grand opening Oct. 1. The center’s newest tenant is Build Now, a nonprofit organization that helps rebuild energy-efficient, Energy Star-rated homes in flooded neighborhoods, primarily Gentilly, Lakeview and the 9th Ward. “We want to be part of the rebuilding on this corridor,” Build Now’s David Fields says of the move to St. Claude Avenue. Founded in 2008, Build Now assists property owners through the rebuilding process at a low cost and supplies “everything from the ground up,” Fields says. It has built almost 50 homes since 2008. — Alex Woodward

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After more discussion about installation details and engineering processes, Solar Alternatives finally got “boots on the ground” in late July. “All the panels are up,” Mielke says. “We’re just waiting for Entergy to put in the required meter.” Now, he added, church members are

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Community Church Unitarian Universalist is the first solar-powered church in the U.S. It installed solar panels as part of its post-Katrina renovations. excited about their new relationship to their surroundings. “Everyone was really supportive, because instead of using fossil fuels to heat and cool, we’ll be using energy from the sun, which will provide 80 percent of the power for the church,” Mielke says. According to Cantin, the Energy Star certification goes beyond the solar panels. “It means they are getting energy from a clean source, and that they’re thinking in bigger terms than just solar panels,” he says. “If they are smart about energy habits, they will increase the percentage of energy that they get from solar.” The design, he says, blends in with the church’s architecture and “keeps a low profile aesthetically.” The panels are “very low-maintenance,” he says, and should last from 25 to 45 years. Meanwhile, the church has an annex building that needs a new roof, and its members are thinking solar. “We’re giving them some guidance on that right now,” Cantin says. “They’re inspired by this project to look a little further.” In Mielke’s opinion, it is just another component of a greater mission: “It’s part of an ongoing commitment to trying to make a more environmentally friendly Lakeview.”

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ommunity Church Unitarian Universalist (CCUU) of Lakeview was flooded with eight feet of water when the 17th Street Canal levee broke on August 29, 2005. Six years later, the church is making a major comeback as the first Energy Star-rated, solar-powered church in the United States. “There was an enormous amount of discussion as to what to do, and the members made the commitment to rebuild in Lakeview,” says Howard Mielke, president of CCUU’s board of trustees. “Then we talked about how we could make a difference in terms of our attitude toward and respect for the city and our own church, and we started talking about energy efficiency.” Mielke says church members were inspired by Joseph Priestley, an 18th-century British chemist who discovered oxygen and carbon dioxide in the air. Priestley also was a theologian who helped found Unitarianism. “He was also all for freedom of thought, something our members really embody, so it was important to us to put all options on the table,” Mielke says. “We talked about geothermal and solar panels, but we faced the reality that as a nonprofit, we weren’t going to get any tax deductions for doing that. Then it was brought to my attention that there was a grant out there.” CCUU enlisted local firm Solar Alternatives to help create a green and sustainable architectural design, and applied for a stimulus clean energy grant established by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Though the church received no funding initially, it decided to apply a second time and was successful. “I had met some of the board members of the church personally, and we started talking about their vision for green building, and we gave them some designs and guidance,” says Jeff Cantin, founder and president of Solar Alternatives. “The second time we applied for the grant, we changed the design from geothermal to solar panels.” By that time, the church already had raised one-third of the money needed to purchase and install the panels. The grant money provided for most of the remaining costs. “Some people from around the country also donated money, and then we made our decision to go ahead with the project,” Mielke says.

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New York production and also imagined a local cast for it, including Brian Peterson as the clumsy meddler Adolpho. “Brian can do more with his eyebrow than lots of people can do with their whole body,” Rucker says. “He’s really good at physical comedy.” Rucker has combined both the nostalgic elements and contemporary flourishes. Since the Jazz Age musical is imagined, he and the costume director embellished the flapper girl frilliness of the show and other outfits. “(With Adolpho) we went full matador,” Rucker says. “This is a hilarious musical,” he adds. “It’s one of the funnier musicals out there.” The production opens a season that includes the musicals Fiddler on the Roof, Nunset Boulevard, Hairspray, The Bikinis, The Light in the Piazza and Xanadu. The season also includes Jim Fitzmorris’ new play From a Long Way Off, the comedy The Hallelujah Girls, the audience interactive show Flanagan’s Wake and productions for young audiences. JPAS will present shows at a variety of venues. Some productions will open in Jefferson Parish and then travel to theaters on the Northshore, in Hammond, Slidell and as far away as Meridian, Miss. “It’s great to be able to take a JPAS product to other communities,” says JPAS director Dennis Assaf. “The ‘Society’ in our name doesn’t tell you what we do, but the key to success is the diversity in our programming.”

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The ominous post-rock peaks scaled by Explosions in the Sky could be used to accentuate just about anything, from terror propaganda (sophomore album Those Who Tell the Truth Shall Die, Those Who Tell the Truth Shall Live Forever, released the week before Sept. 11, 2001, bore in its liner notes a jetliner with the words “This plane will crash tomorrow”) to high-school football (the Texas instrumentalists wrote the score for 2004’s Friday Night Lights). Baltimore duo Wye Oak opens. Tickets $19 in advance, $21 at the door. 9 p.m. Wednesday. Tipitina’s, 501 Napoleon Ave., 895-8477; www.tipitinas.com

Mahler’s Symphony No. 1

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Venezuelan pianist Gabriela Montero is the THRU special guest for the Louisiana Philharmonic OCT Orchestra’s 2011-2012 opening concerts in Covington and New Orleans. She’ll perform Mendelssohn’s Piano Concerto No. 1 in a program highlighted by Mahler’s Symphony No. 1. Tickets $20-$98. 7:30 p.m. Friday. First Baptist Church, 16333 Hwy. 1085, Covington; 8 p.m. Saturday, Mahalia Jackson Theater, 1419 Basin St., 523-6530; www.lpomusic.com

Art for Arts’ Sake

OCT

Art for Arts’ Sake celebrates visual arts with new shows at galleries in the Warehouse District, French Quarter, Magazine Street and elsewhere around the city. There will be food booths and cash bars set up on the 300 to 600 blocks of Julia Street. The Contemporary Arts Center marks its 35th anniversary with an after-party (9 p.m.-11 p.m.) with music by Ellis Marsalis and special guests. Free admission. Gallery openings 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Saturday. www.cacno.org

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ome theatergoers attending The Drowsy Chaperone may be introduced to unfamiliar sounds: a needle skipping on a record and all the fuzz and static of old turntable systems. “That static — I love that,” says Ricky Graham, who plays a record-collecting fan of old musicals. “It’s the sound of a time machine starting up.” The musical debuted in Toronto 1998, as Internet music sharing was about to crush record stores. Acting as a sort of narrator/impresario, a record collector conjures an imaginary Jazz Age musical with showgirls, a tycoon, mobsters and the euphemistic namesake, a serially tipsy chaperone to the showgirl. Chaperone opens the Jefferson Performing Arts Society’s (JPAS) 2011-2012 season, and it features a cast of local favorites including Graham, Brian Peterson, Janet Shea and others. Graham’s character, known as The Man in the Chair, is a devoted fan of Broadway shows of the 1920s and ’30s, and Graham could not feel more comfortable in the role. “I saw the show in New York and it was scary,” Graham says. “I knew immediately that I’ve always been the Man in the Chair. It was sort of shocking to see a character version of myself.” The imagined musical features a glamorous showgirl, Janet, who is going to leave show business to marry Robert, an oil tycoon. But the producers of her show are afraid they’ll lose money without her, so they try to sabotage the engagement by having the bumbling Adolpho seduce her. Director Gary Rucker saw the Tony Award-winning

Ricky Graham (right) stars in The Drowsy Chaperone.

Explosions in the Sky with Wye Oak

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All show times p.m. unless otherwise noted.

Tuesday 27 BABYLON LOUNGE — Dead Superstar, 10

BANKS STREET BAR — Michael Matthews & Friends, 10

BAYOU PARK BAR — Jim Jones & the Kool-Aid, 10 BLUE NILE — Justin Peake, 10

BMC — Spillway, 6; Royal Rounders, 8:30; Lagniappe Brass Band, 11

CHECK POINT CHARLIE — Domenic & Matt El DeOrazio, 7; Jimmy Howell, 11 CHICKIE WAH WAH — Charlie Wooton Project, 8

CRESCENT CITY BREWHOUSE — New Orleans Street Beat, 6

THE CYPRESS — Meta the Man, Roarshark, Hobobones, 7

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D.B.A. — Linnzi Zaorski, 9

STICK THIS IN YOUR EAR DOS JEFES UPTOWN CIGAR BAR — Tom Hook, 9:30

HOUSE OF BLUES — Falling In Reverse, Eyes Set To Kill, For All Those Sleeping, 6:30 HOUSE OF BLUES (PARISH) — Aggrolites, Brothers of Brazil, Big, Fat & Delicious, DJ Maddie Ruthless, 8 THE MAISON — Gregory Agid Quartet, 6; Magnitude, 9

MAPLE LEAF BAR — Rebirth Brass Band, 10 MOJITOS RUM BAR & GRILL — Carolyn Broussard, 6; ADO & Hot Lyrix, 9:30 OLD OPERA HOUSE — Charlie Cuccia & Old No. 7 Band, 7

OLD POINT BAR — Josh Garrett & the Bottom Line, 8 PRESERVATION HALL — Preservation Hall Jazz Band feat. Mark Braud, 8 SIBERIA — Capitalist Kids, Adults, Marathon, 10

SPOTTED CAT — Brett Richardson, 4; Smokin’ Time Jazz Club, 6; Meschiya Lake & the Little Big Horns, 10

Wednesday 28 12 BAR — Brass-A-Holics, 9

APPLE BARREL — The Blue Max, 10:30 BANKS STREET BAR — Major

Bacon, 10

BLUE NILE — United Postal Project, 8; Gravity A, 10:30 BMC — Bryce Eastwood, 6; Blues4Sale, 9:30

CAFE NEGRIL — Jamey St. Pierre & the Honeycreepers, 9

CANDLELIGHT LOUNGE — Treme Brass Band, 9

CHECK POINT CHARLIE — T-Bone Stone, 7; Sweet Jones Duo, 11 CHICKIE WAH WAH — Dayna Kurtz & Dave Torkanowsky, 9 D.B.A. — Washboard Chaz, Paul Sanchez & Bill Malchow, 7; Walter “Wolfman” Washington & the Roadmasters, 10 DECKBAR & GRILLE — Oscar & the Blues Cats, 8

DOS JEFES UPTOWN CIGAR BAR — Bob Andrews, 9:30 EIFFEL SOCIETY — Vivaz!, 8

HI-HO LOUNGE — Jonny Corndawg, 8; DJ Bees Knees, Sinful Friends, 10

HOUSE OF BLUES — Kyuss Lives!, The Sword, Monstro, 8 HOWLIN’ WOLF (THE DEN) — Hopetoun Collective, Gravy Flavored Kisses, 9

KERRY IRISH PUB — Chip Wilson, 9 LACAVA’S SPORTS BAR — Crossfire, 9

LAFAYETTE SQUARE — Harvest

the Music feat. Bonerama, Dave Malone, Alvin Youngblood Hart’s Muscle Theory, 5

MAHALIA JACKSON THEATER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS — Blondie, 8

4:30; Schatzy, 7

TIPITINA’S — Explosions in the Sky, Wye Oak, 9

MOJITOS RUM BAR & GRILL — Andre Bouvier, 6; Lil’ Red & Big Bad, 9:30

Thursday 29

OLD POINT BAR — Blues Frenzy, 6:30; The Wishing Well, 9

THE MAISON — Jerry Jumonville & the Jump City Band, 6; Cat’s Pajamas Funk All Stars, 9

12 BAR — Joe Adragna, 9

MOJITOS RUM BAR & GRILL — Alexey Marti Band, 6; Lagniappe Brass Band, 9:30

BMC — The Rambling Letters, 6; Troy Turner Band, 9:30

MAPLE LEAF BAR — Up Close & Personal feat. Cornell Williams & Big D Perkins, 10

PRESERVATION HALL — Kid Simmons’ New Orleans Jazz Band, 8 RENDON INN BAR & GRILL — Marc Stone Band, 7

RUSTY NAIL — Jenn Howard, 8 SIBERIA — Leeches of Lore, Nemesis Destroyer, Face On Mars, 10

SNUG HARBOR JAZZ BISTRO — Uptown Jazz Orchestra, 8 & 10 SPOTTED CAT — Brett Richardson, 4; Orleans 6, 6; St. Louis Slim & the Frenchmen Street Jug Band, 10 STAGE DOOR CANTEEN AT THE NATIONAL WORLD WAR II MUSEUM — Victory Belles, noon THREE MUSES — Mike Hood,

BANKS STREET BAR — Kenny Triche, 8; The Neighborhood Improvement Association feat. Dave Jordan & Lynn Drury, 10

BUFFA’S LOUNGE — Tom McDermott & Aurora Nealand, 8

D.B.A. — Washboard Rodeo, 7; New Orleans Nightcrawlers Brass Band, 10

DOS JEFES UPTOWN CIGAR BAR — Wendell Brunious, 9:30

HI-HO LOUNGE — Stooges Brass Band, Ace Records Hip-Hop, 9:30 HOUSE OF BLUES (PARISH) — Yelawolf, DJ Craze, Rittz, 9 KERRY IRISH PUB — Beth Patterson, 9

LAFRENIERE PARK — Live at Lafreniere feat. Amanda Shaw, 6

THE MAISON — Those Peaches, 5; Head Space, 10 MAPLE LEAF BAR — The Trio, 10

OAK — Kristin Diable, 9

ONE EYED JACKS — Cymbals Eat Guitars, Hooray for Earth, 7 PAVILION OF THE TWO SISTERS — Thursdays at Twilight feat. Tom Sancton & the New Orleans All-Stars, 6 PRESERVATION HALL — Smittydee’s Brass Band feat. Dimitri Smith, 8 RAY’S — Bobby Love Band, 6 RIVERSHACK TAVERN — Top Shelf, 8

ROCK ’N’ BOWL — Li’l Nathan & the Big Tymers, 8:30 THE SALOON — Major Bacon, 5 SIBERIA — Acorn Bcorn, Indian Givers, Split Lips, DJ Benny Divine, 10 SNUG HARBOR JAZZ BISTRO — Richard Julian, 8 & 10 SPOTTED CAT — Brett Richardson, 4; Miss Sophie Lee, 6; New Orleans Moonshiners, 10 STAGE DOOR CANTEEN AT THE NATIONAL WORLD WAR II MUSEUM — Victory Belles, noon

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BAYOU PARK BAR — Revealers, 10 BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE LOUNGE — Frank Williams Jr. & Friends feat. Bobby Love, 8

BLUE NILE — Mykia Jovan & Jason Butler, 8; Kristin Diable, 9; Zena Moses & Rue Fiya All-Stars, 10:30 BMC — Moonshine & Caroline, 7; Soul Project, 10; The Soulbillyswampboogie Band, 1 a.m. BOMBAY CLUB — Matt Lemmler, 6; Lisa Lynn & guests, 9:30

BUFFA’S LOUNGE — Raphael Bas, Jack Fine & Norbert Slamma, 8

CHECK POINT CHARLIE — Blues Frenzy, 7; Dr. Funk, 11 CHICKIE WAH WAH — Chip Wilson & Mark McGrain, 5:30; Paul Sanchez, 8; Todd Clouser, 10

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D.B.A. — Hot Club of New Orleans, 6; Good Enough for Good Times, 10

DOS JEFES UPTOWN CIGAR BAR — Eric Traub Trio, 10 EUCLID RECORDS — Hawn, 7

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HOUSE OF BLUES (PARISH) — Rici Jo, O.B.A., Gino Barletta, Say! Don’t Play, 7 HOWLIN’ WOLF (THE DEN) — Zero Dialect, 10

THE INN ON BOURBON — Joe Ashlar, 6

IRVIN MAYFIELD’S I CLUB — Javier Guitterrez & Vivaz, 8 IRVIN MAYFIELD’S JAZZ PLAYHOUSE — Tom McDermott, 5; Leon “Kid Chocolate” Brown, 8

JUJU BAG CAFE AND BARBER SALON — Michaela Harrison, Todd Duke, 7:30 KERRY IRISH PUB — Patrick Cooper, 5; Foot & Friends, 9

LE BON TEMPS ROULE — Cindy Chen, 7 LEGENDS BAR & GRILL — At Fault, 10

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With no rusted foliage or mercury mercy to announce the arrival of fall, New Orleans has come to count on other seasonal bellwethers: painted faces in the grocery checkout, student drivers clogging Uptown roadways and a One Eyed Jacks concert calendar that, once it starts, doesn’t quit. This year’s marathon — a whopping 26 recommendable shows over the next two months — commences this week with visits by Junior Boys, Cymbals Eat Guitars and Tune-Yards, aka Merrill Garbus, a Northern oddity and unlikely vanguard of the advancing army. As recently as 2010, Garbus was known only to the most voracious of mp3-blog gluttons, her solo music project given to the kind of willful eccentricities — recording an entire debut via dictaphone, alternating upper- and lowercase characters like a disobedient kindergartener (tUnE-yArDs, BiRd-BrAiNs) — that seem designed to tweak copy editors and mainstream listeners. Then something happened: People heard her songs. On w h o k i l l (4AD), her crowded and yet purposefully spaced April breakthrough, Garbus raises a conductor’s baton over the schizoid orchestra in her head, commanding with precision an unhinged, self-looped symphony: hiccuping hip-hop beats and pots-andpans percussion tickled by acid-jazz horns and plucky ukeleles, their aboriginal chieftain singing sweetly one second and yelling elephantine bellows the next, an ideal presider over a primeval rock equinox. Pat Jordache opens. Tickets $14. — Noah Bonaparte Pais

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Tune-Yards 10 p.m. Sunday One Eyed Jacks, 615 Toulouse St., 5698361; www.oneeyedjacks.net

MAPLE LEAF BAR — Khris Royal & Dark Matter CD release, 10:30 MOJITOS RUM BAR & GRILL — Bryce Eastwood, 4; Eudora Evans & Deep Soul, 7; Fredy Omar con su Banda, 10:30 MUSÉE CONTI WAX MUSEUM — Washboard Chaz Blues Trio, 9 NEUTRAL GROUND COFFEEHOUSE — Mario Ortiz, 9

OAK — Amanda Walker, 6; Cristina Perez, 10

OLD POINT BAR — Lil Red & Big Bad, 9:30

ONE EYED JACKS — Junior Boys, Royal Teeth, 10

PALM COURT JAZZ CAFE — Clive Wilson & Palm Court Jazz Band, 7 THE PERFECT FIT BAR & GRILL — Rechelle, Regeneration, 5:30 PRESERVATION HALL — Preservation Hall Jazz Masters feat. Leroy Jones, 8

REPUBLIC NEW ORLEANS — Vox & the Hound, 10 RIVERSHACK TAVERN — Hellbenders, 9:30

ROCK ’N’ BOWL — Sunpie & the Louisiana Sunspots, 9:30 RUSTY NAIL — Country Fried, 10 SHAMROCK BAR — Burger ’N’ Fries, 9

SIBERIA — The Devil’s Rain, Built To Destroy, Crotchbreaker, Slowtheknife, 10 SNUG HARBOR JAZZ BISTRO — Wendell Brunious Quintet, 8 & 10

SPOTTED CAT — Brett Richardson, 4; Jayna Morgan, 6; New Orleans Cotton Mouth Kings, 10 STAGE DOOR CANTEEN AT THE NATIONAL WORLD WAR II MUSEUM — Alley Cats, 8

THREE MUSES — Moonshiners Trio, 4; Zazou City, 6:30; Glen David Andrews, 10 TIPITINA’S — Big Sam’s Funky

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TULANE LAVIN-BERNICK CENTER QUAD — Stooges Brass Band, 4

Saturday 1 ABITA SPRINGS TOWN HALL — Louisiana Swing feat. BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet, Don Vappie’s Louisiana Swing Band, 7

ALLWAYS LOUNGE — Madeline, 10 BANKS STREET BAR — Lollies & Rooks CD release, 9 BAYOU BEER GARDEN — Dr. Funk, 6; Rites of Passage, 9

CAFE NEGRIL — Jamey St. Pierre & the Honeycreepers, 7; Smoky Greenwell & the Blues Gnus, 10:30 THE CYPRESS — Wake Into the Nightmare, Man vs. Machine, 7

D.B.A. — John Boutte, 8; Cedric Burnside Project CD release, 11 HERMES BAR — John Rankin Trio, 9:30 & 11

HOUSE OF BLUES — Machina, Southdown, Poltern Kinder, Black Magnolia, 9 LEGENDS BAR & GRILL — Supercharger, 7:30

THE MAISON — Ramblin’ Letters, 7; DJ Jubilee (upstairs), 10; Yojimbo, 10; Lagniappe Brass Band, midnight MAPLE LEAF BAR — Cole Bruce Hampton & the Pharoah Gummit, 10

NEUTRAL GROUND COFFEEHOUSE — Igor, 7; Destiny, 8; Beth Trepagnier, 9; Terrina & Jon, 10

OLD POINT BAR — October Fest feat. Miss Claudia & Her Bier Gartners, 5; Dana Abbott, 9:30 ONE EYED JACKS — Debauche CD release, 10 PALM COURT JAZZ CAFE — Lionel Ferbos & Palm Court Jazz Band, 7

PONTCHARTRAIN PARK — Gentilly Fest feat. Sharon Martin, 11 a.m.; Wise Guys, 12:30; Higher Heights, 2; Real Love, 3:30; Doug E. Fresh, 5 PONTCHARTRAIN VINEYARDS — Jazz ’n the Vines feat. Benny Grunch & the Bunch, 6:30 PRESERVATION HALL — Gregg Stafford’s Jazz Hounds, 8 RIVERSHACK TAVERN — Scott Schmidt, 10

SATURN BAR — Bills, Die Rotzz, Super Destroyers, Concrete Shoes, 10 SIBERIA — WATIV CD release, Aurora Nealand, 10

SNUG HARBOR JAZZ BISTRO — Astral Project, 8 & 10 STAGE DOOR CANTEEN AT THE NATIONAL WORLD WAR II MUSEUM — Alley Cats, 8

TIPITINA’S — George Porter Jr. & Runnin’ Pardners CD release feat. Khris Royal & Dark Matter, 10

TUGENDHAFT’S TAVERN — The Blue Max, 9

Sunday 2 BANKS STREET BAR — Blue Crabs Blues Band, 9 BOMBAY CLUB — Matt Lemmler, 7

CHICKIE WAH WAH — Scott H. Biram

FINNEGAN’S EASY — Robin Clabby, Chris Alford, Erik Golson & Nick O’Gara, 12:30

GREEN ROOM — Bobby Blaze, 9 THE HANGAR — Katatonia, 8 HOWLIN’ WOLF — The Movement, 9

HOWLIN’ WOLF (THE DEN) — Hot 8 Brass Band, 9

IRVIN MAYFIELD’S JAZZ PLAYHOUSE — Germaine Bazzle & Paul Longstreth, 7 MADIGAN’S — Anderson/ Easley Project, 9

THE MAISON — Nickel-A-Dance Concert Series feat. Lucien Barbarin & the Magnificent 7, 4; Josh Reppel Quartet, 7; Gypsy Elise & the Royal Blues, 10 MANDEVILLE TRAILHEAD — Sunset Sundays feat. Don Vappie & the Creole Jazz Serenaders, 4:30

MAPLE LEAF BAR — Joe Krown Trio feat. Russell Batiste & Walter “Wolfman” Washington, 10

ONE EYED JACKS — Tune-Yards, Pat Jordache, 10 PONTCHARTRAIN PARK — Gentilly Fest feat. Soul Heirs, 12:30; Mike “The Soulman” Baptiste, 2; Wanda Rouzan, 3:30; Kermit Ruffins, 5 PRESERVATION HALL — New Orleans Legacy Band feat. Tommy Sancton, 8 SIBERIA — Sic Waiting, 10

SNUG HARBOR JAZZ BISTRO — Will Thompson CD release, 8 & 10

SPOTTED CAT — Rights of Swing, 3; Kristina Morales, 6; Pat Casey, 10 STAGE DOOR CANTEEN AT THE NATIONAL WORLD WAR II MUSEUM — Alley Cats, 11 a.m.

THREE MUSES — Jayna Morgan, 7 TIPITINA’S — Cajun Fais Do-Do feat. Bruce Daigrepont, 5:30 UNO LAKEFRONT ARENA — Mindless Behavior, Diggy, The New Boyz, Jacob Latimore, Hamilton Park, OMG Girlz, 6

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D.B.A. — Glen David Andrews, 9

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GREEN ROOM — Todd Lemoine, 10 THE MAISON — Royal Roses, 7; New Orleans Super Jam, 10

MAPLE LEAF BAR — Papa Grows Funk, 10 PRESERVATION HALL — St. Peter Street Playboys feat. Mark Braud, 8

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SPOTTED CAT — Brett Richardson, 4; Dominic Grillo & the Frenchmen Street AllStars, 6; Kristina Morales & the Bayou Shufflers, 10 THREE MUSES — Bart Ramsey, 4:30; Kristin Diable, 7

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MAHALIA JACKSON THEATER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS — 1419 Basin St., 525-1052;

www.mahaliajacksontheater.com — Sat: Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra presents Mahler Symphony No. 1 feat. Gabriela Montero, 8

SATCHMO’S (DANNA CENTER) — 6363 St. Charles Ave. — Thu: Celebrating Cannonball and Coltrane Concert, 7:30

ST. JOSEPH’S CHURCH — 1802 Tulane Ave., 522-3186 — Sun: A Concert of Sacred Wedding Music, 7 TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH — 1329 Jackson Ave., 522-

0276; www.trinitynola.com — Tue: Organ & Labyrinth Organ Recital feat. Albinas Prizgintas, 6; Sun: Suzanne Cartreine, 5 URSULINE CHAPEL — 2701 State St. — Sun: Musica da Camera, 4

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NOW SHOWING ABDUCTION (PG-13) — Taylor Lautner runs for his life while trying to find the truth about his family. AMC Palace 10, AMC Palace 12, AMC Palace 16, AMC Palace 20, Grand Hollywood 9, Hollywood 14 APOLLO 18 (PG-13) — The found-footage-style horror depicts a failed mission to the moon. Grand CONTAGION (R) — A lethal

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Statham, Clive Owen and Robert De Niro star in the action film about an exspecial ops. AMC Palace 10, AMC Palace 12, AMC Palace 16, AMC Palace 20, Chalmette Movies, Grand Hollywood 9, Hollywood 14

LAUGH AT MY PAIN (R) — The

film documents Kevin Hart’s Los Angeles show during his 90-city stand-up comedy tour. AMC Palace 12, AMC Palace 16, AMC Palace 20

THE LION KING 3-D (G) — The Disney classic gets a 3-D update. AMC Palace 10, AMC Palace 12, AMC Palace 16, AMC Palace 20, Chalmette Movies,

© Columbia Pictures 2011 It’s an odd David and Goliath story when millionaires have to struggle against bigger millionaires, but Moneyball sentimentalizes that baseball drama. What makes Oakland A’s general manager Billy Beane’s (Brad Pitt) plight heroic and fun is that the film is as much about fighting the stodginess of old ideas and defeating crusty skeptics as it is about trying to beat the New York Yankees (which still provides pretty good fallback appeal). Based on Michael Lewis’ 2003 book, Moneyball chronicles Beane’s influential efforts to change the way Oakland evaluated players as he tried to compete against the Yankees and other better funded clubs. In 2001, The Oakland A’s took the Yankees to five games before losing in the division series playoffs. That’s not bad considering the A’s had a payroll of $40 million compared to the Yankees’ $115 million, but as a reward, Oakland’s best players (Johnny Damon, Jason Giambi and Jason Isringhousen) were bought by richer teams, including the Yankees taking Giambi off their hands. Beane couldn’t afford to pay competitive salaries for the game’s biggest stars so he decided to find another way to win. In the film, he recruits Peter Brand (Jonah Hill), a young Yale grad with an economics degree, who tells him that teams are using outdated and highly subjective criteria to evaluate players. Brand proposes using different statistical analyses to identify undervalued players they can not only afford but use to win, though some of the players look like a motley set of replacements for the former stars. Hill is best known for roles as pudgy nerds in films like Superbad, and he’s used to similar entertaining effect here. (The man Brand is based on was neither short, fat nor unattractive.) The old warhorse, sunburnt, leathery-skinned Oakland talent scouts take one look at the soft-spoken, chubby kid with glasses and a laptop and balk at his methodology. But Beane believes the kid’s numbers don’t lie, and before long, he forces the terrified Brand to take a future all-star player aside and fire him. Beane and Brand become an unlikely duo as they try to change the thinking and culture of an organization, and the film humorously and convincingly captures how difficult that can be. Philip Seymour Hoffman is brilliant as manager Art Howe, who simply does not buy into the new system. As the A’s lose games while adjusting, the media piles on, and it’s funny to hear the actual snippets of overheated pronouncements of failure. Throughout it all, Pitt exudes charm and confidence as Beane juggles what he values in a world where money and winning are usually all that matter. — Will Coviello

Moneyball Staring Brad Pitt, Jonah Hill and Philip Seymour Hoffman Wide release Grand, Hollywood 14 RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES (PG-13) — The origin

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STRAW DOGS (R) — A couple moves back to the wife’s hometown in the South, where they face conflict with the locals. AMC Palace 10, AMC Palace 12, AMC Palace 16, AMC Palace 20, Chalmette Movies, Grand, Hollywood 9, Hollywood 14

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who spend their time building weapons meet a young woman who introduces them to violent life. Tickets $6.50 for New Orleans Film Society members, $8.50 general admission. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Chalmette Movies, 8700 W. Judge Perez Drive, 304-9992

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DJ Soul Sister presents the screening of the comedy starring Eddie Murphy. Tickets $8. Midnight Friday-Saturday, Prytania Theatre, 5339 Prytania St., 891-2787; www. theprytania.com

MRS. MINIVER (NR)— Greer Garson stars in her Academy Award-winning role as the matriarch of a British family trying to survive World War II. Free admission. 6 p.m. Thursday, Stage Door Canteen at The National World War II Museum, 945 Magazine St., 528-1944; www.stagedoorcanteen.org PEARL JAM TWENTY (NR) — To

commemorate Pearl Jam’s 20th anniversary, Cameron Crowe’s documentary includes rarely and neverbefore-seen footage of the band, plus recent interviews and concert footage. Tickets $7 general admission, $6 students and seniors, $5 members. 9:30 p.m. TuesdayThursday, Zeitgeist MultiDisciplinary Arts Center, 1618 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., 8275858; www.zeitgeistinc.net

SHOW BOAT (NR) — The 1951 movie-musical is about a daughter of a riverboat captain who falls for a charming gambler. Tickets $5.50. Noon Wednesday, Prytania Theatre, 5339 Prytania St., 891-2787; www.theprytania.com SHUT UP LITTLE MAN! (NR) —

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Just like the ambiguity of the classic Twilight Zone episode “To Serve Man” (alien cookbook or instructions to obey?), the line “We got your friend” causes a big misunderstanding in the comic gorefest Tucker & Dale Vs. Evil. A film festival darling, the movie features an Appalachian backwoods battle between archenemies: hillbillies and preppy college kids. Dale (Tyler Labine) and Tucker (Alan Tudyk) buy a cabin in the woods as a vacation home and bring in all sorts of heavy equipment (chainsaws, axes, a wood chipper) to fix it up. They cross paths with a bunch of kids camping for the weekend and inadvertently startle one of the girls. When she faints and falls in the lake, they gallantly rescue her and set out to return her to her friends, who instead believe she’s been kidnapped by homicidal backwoods people, a la Deliverance. When a few students inadvertently off themselves in failed rescue attempts, Dale and Tucker assume the college students have a suicide pact and try to protect the girl. The action is a zany blend of bruising slapstick and grotesque parody. Much of the humor comes from profound misunderstandings and defying expectations, i.e. instead of a leering brute, Dale is a trivia whiz who is too shy to talk to women, and every time he tries, he bumbles his way into something cryptic and horrifying. It’s both funny and a refreshing take on stereotypes of hillbillies. Tickets $7 general admission, $6 students/seniors, $5 Zeitgeist members. — Will Coviello

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Tucker & Dale Vs. Evil 7:30 p.m. Friday-Thursday Zeitgeist Multi-Disciplinary Arts Center, 1618 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., 827-5858; www.zeitgeistinc.net

Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., 8275858; www.zeitgeistinc.net TO CATCH A THIEF (NR) — Cary Grant and Grace Kelly star in Alfred Hitchcock’s 1955 mystery romance. Tickets $5.50. Noon Friday-Saturday and Oct. 5, Prytania Theatre, 5339 Prytania St., 891-2787; www. theprytania.com

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(Covington), (985) 893-3044; Kenner MegaDome, 468-7231; Prytania, 891-2787; Solomon Victory Theater, National World War II Museum, 5276012 Compiled by Lauren LaBorde For complete listings, visit www.bestofneworleans.com.

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Saturday, October 1, 2011 6–9pm FREE ADMISSION Citywide Gallery Openings Julia Street Block Party with DJ Brice Nice Cash Bar & Cuisine (300–600 blocks of Julia Street) CAC NOLA NOW, Part I Exhibition Opening Reception (900 Camp Street) continues ’til 11pm

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ANTIEAU GALLERY. 927 Royal St., 304-0849; www.antieaugallery. com — “Gambling for Souls,” works by Molly McGuire and Stephen Warde Anderson, through Oct. 10. ARIODANTE GALLERY. 535 Julia St., 524-3233 — Paintings by Martin

Welch and Dexter Brecht, jewelry by Don David, through Friday.

BARRISTER’S GALLERY. 2331 St. Claude Ave., 525-2767; www.barristersgallery.com — “Precipice,”

paintings and constructions by Kathleen Loe, through Saturday. BYRDIE’S GALLERY. 2422-A St. Claude Ave., www.byrdiesgallery.com — “Altered Spaces:

Conversations, Reflections, and Observations,” silkscreen prints by Brian Folley Kelly, through Oct. 4.

COLLECTIVE WORLD ART COMMUNITY. 2820 St. Claude Ave., 339-5237; www.collectiveworldartcommunity.com — Works by

members of Galerie Nothburga, featuring Elisabeth Melkonyan, Johanna Bair, Inge von Reusner, Anna-Maria Achatz and Gabriela Nepo Stieldorf, through Friday. COUP D’OEIL ART CONSORTIUM. 2033 Magazine St., 722-0876; www.coupdoeilartconsortium. com — “And the Earth Begot

...” works by Michele Basta, through Oct. 8.

DIGEST. 723 Louisa St.; www. digest.723louisa.org — Mono-

types, watercolor, paintings and mixed media by Patch Somerville, Cayla Zeek and Mark Waguespack, through Friday.

lectible vinyl albums by Judy Di George; oil paintings by Sean Friloux, through Friday. NEW ORLEANS ARTWORKS. 727 Magazine St., 529-7279 — “Fas-

cinate Me: A Culinary & Sculptural Extravaganza,” sculpture by Jean-Luc Albin, ice carving by Dawson, chocolate sculpture by Cloud Candi and 3-D designs by The Bikery, through Friday.

NEWCOMB ART GALLERY. Woldenberg Art Center, Tulane University, 865-5328; www. newcombartgallery.tulane. edu — “Pictures for Books,” photographs by Thomas Roma; “Jazz People: New Orleans Portraits,” photographs by Lee Friedlander; “Pop Shots,” Polaroid portraits by Andy Warhol; all through Oct. 9. ONE SUN GALLERY. 616 Royal St., (800) 501-1151 — Works by local

and national artists, ongoing.

PEARL ART GALLERY. 4421 Magazine St., 228-5840 — Works by Cindy and Drue Hardegree, Erica Dewey, John Womack, Sontina, Lorraine Jones and S. Lee, ongoing. PETER O’NEILL STUDIOS. 721 Royal St., 527-0703; www.oneillgallery. com — Works by Peter O’Neill, ongoing. PHOTO WORKS NEW ORLEANS. 521 St. Ann St., 593-9090; www. photoworksneworleans.com —

Photography by Louis Sahuc, ongoing.

REINA GALLERY. 4132 Magazine St., 895-0022; www.reinaart. com — “Vintage New Orleans

DU MOIS GALLERY. 4921 Freret St., 818-6032 — “Fear is a Man’s

REYNOLDS-RYAN ART GALLERY. Isidore Newman School, 5333 Danneel St., 896-6369; www. newmanschool.org — “Poetry &

by Perry Morgan III, through Thursday.

Best Friend,” paintings by Jeremy Willis, through Nov. 5.

THE FRONT. 4100 St. Claude Ave.; www.nolafront.org — Works

by Clay Blancett, Tod Seelie, Megan Hildebrandt and Valorie Polmer, through Sunday.

GALLERY VERIDITAS. 3822 Magazine St.; 267-5991 — “Cycles of

Discovery,” photos by Thomas Kiefer and Stewart Harvey, through Oct. 9.

ISAAC DELGADO FINE ARTS GALLERY. Delgado Community College, 615 City Park Ave., 671-6363; www.dcc.edu — “Boys/Bunnies/

Singles/Doubles,” works by Alex Podesta, through Tuesday.

JEAN BRAGG GALLERY OF SOUTHERN ART. 600 Julia St., 895-7375; www.jeanbragg.com —

“Sunstruck,” paintings by Carol Hallock, through Friday.

KEN KIRSCHMAN ARTSPACE. NOCCA Riverfront, 2800 Chartres St. — Alumni exhibition,

through Friday.

LIVE ART STUDIO. 4207 Dumaine St., 484-7245 — Venetian glass

mosaics by Randy Sanders; “Capture the Moment,” clocks made from vintage and col-

Motion,” mixed media on panel and canvas by Demond Matsuo and Karoline Schleh, through Oct. 13. RHINO CONTEMPORARY CRAFTS GALLERY. The Shops at Canal Place, 333 Canal St., third floor, 523-7945; www.rhinocrafts.com — Works by Margo Manning,

Chris Menconi, Chip Tipton, Andrew Jackson Pollack and others, ongoing.

RIVERSTONE GALLERIES. 719 Royal St., 412-9882; 729 Royal St., 581-3688; Riverwalk Marketplace, 1 Poydras St., Suite 36, 566-0588; 733 Royal St., 525-9988; www. riverstonegalleries.net — Multi-

media works by Ricardo Lozano, Michael Flohr, Henry Ascencio, Jaline Pol and others, ongoing. RODRIGUE STUDIO. 721 Royal St., 581-4244; www.georgerodrigue.com — Works by George Rodrigue, ongoing. ROSETREE GLASS STUDIO & GALLERY. 446 Vallette St., Algiers Point, 366-3602; www.rosetreeglass.com — Hand-blown glass

review Michele Basta

Michele Basta’s hybrid creatures at Coup d’Oeil Art Consortium are fantastical by any measure. A mix of hallucinatory surrealism and a carnival sideshow take on mythology, her humanoid beasts are paradoxical in so many ways it is almost as if their mannequinlike appendages and oddly mammalian features were products of an alternate reality where such bizarre incongruities are normal. How else to explain From What I Remember/Metamorphosis, a cat-headed female wearing a tattered hoop skirt and long black gloves. With her lynxlike head thrown back as she appears to exhale a huge plume of crimson paper flames, she dominates her corner of the gallery while posing no end of enigmatic possibilities for which there are no immediate answers. In a nearby alcove, a related piece, Sphinx, inverts the equation with the body of a lioness below a human female upper torso topped with a demonic hybrid head. Instead of arms, she sprouts wings comprising hundreds of pages of poems in an extravagant new take on the term “literary lion.” There also are some oddly expressive human heads that seem to sprout from Victorian-era springmounted mechanisms of mysterious provenance. For dog lovers there is Companion (pictured), a hyena with conjoined human and canine heads. On the walls are some Victorian-looking light boxes with glowing panels made of pressed flowers embedded in colored resin to yield a cathedral-like glow. But what gives Basta’s beasts and light boxes their uncanny resonance is their sense of being artifacts from a parallel universe. Taking her cues from the esoteric inner symbolism of alchemy, Basta externalizes the baser demons that roam the wilds of the psyche in a process of transformation that puts their feral energy to use on behalf of a more holistic understanding of human potentiality, a quest that propelled both Carl Jung’s psychology and no end of surrealist experimentation — parallel currents long known to Europeans, but only slowly coming to light on these shores. — D. Eric Bookhardt

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“And the Earth Begot...” Mixed Media Sculpture by Michele Basta Coup d’Oeil Art Consortium, 2033 Magazine St., 722-0876; www.coupdoeilartconsortium.com

rustypelicanart.com — Works by Travis and Lexi Linde, ongoing. SALONE DELL’ARTES ARTEMISIA. 3000 Royal St., 481-5113 — “I

Genti H2O,” works by Shmuela Padnos, ongoing.

SHEILA’S FINE ART STUDIO. 1427 N. Johnson St., 473-3363; www. sheilaart.com — Works by Sheila

Phipps, ongoing.

works, ongoing.

SLIDELL CULTURAL CENTER. 444 Erlanger St., (985) 646-4375 — Annual Artists of the Year

RUSTY PELICAN ART. 4031 St. Claude Ave., 218-5727; www.

SOREN CHRISTENSEN GALLERY.

exhibit, through Friday.

400 Julia St., 569-9501; www. sorengallery.com — “Sportman’s Paradise,” works by Ed Smith, through Friday. STEVE MARTIN STUDIO. 624 Julia St., 566-1390; www.stevemartinfineart.com — Contemporary sculpture and paintings by Steve Martin and other Louisiana artists, ongoing. STUDIO BFG. 2627 Desoto St., 942-0200; www.studiobfg.com — “Peel Sessions: First Install-

ment,” works by Tina Stanley, ongoing.

TAYLOR/BERCIER FINE ART. 233 Chartres St., 527-0072 — Works

by Maysey Craddock, Drew Galloway, Ruth Marten and Jamie Baldridge, through Friday. THOMAS MANN GALLERY I/O. 1812 Magazine St., 581-2113; www. thomasmann.com — “Where’s the Money?” group exhibit interpreting the economy, ongoing. TRIPOLO GALLERY. 401 N. Columbia St., (985) 893-1441 — Works

by Bill Binnings, Robert Cook, Donna Duffy, Scott Ewen, Juli Juneau, Kevin LeBlanc, Ingrid Moses, Gale Ruggiero, Robert Seago and Scott Upton, ongoing.

UNO-ST. CLAUDE GALLERY. 2429 St. Claude Ave. — “Small Heads/

Little Busts,” works by Alan Gerson, through Sunday.

VENUSIAN GARDENS ART GALLERY. 2601 Chartres St., 943-7446; www.venusiangardens.com —

“Luminous Sculpture,” works by Eric Ehlenberger, ongoing.

VIEUX CARRE GALLERY. 507 St. Ann St., 522-2900; www.vieuxcarregallery.com — “Architectural

Treasures of New Orleans,” works by Marlena Stevenson; paintings by Sarah Stiehl; both through Friday.

WMSJR. 1061 Camp St., 299-9455; www.wmsjr.com — Paintings by Will Smith, ongoing. A WORK OF ART GALLERY. 8212 Oak St., 862-5244 — Glass works

by Juli Juneau; photographs from the New Orleans Photo Alliance; both ongoing.

CALL FOR ARTISTS ANTENNA GALLERY. Emerging and established artists and curators can apply for an opportunity to exhibit in the Bywater gallery during the 2012 season. Email bob@press-street.com or visit www.press-street.com/ antenna for details. Application deadline is Saturday. @PHONOGRAPHY. 3 Ring Circus’ Big Top Gallery hosts a show in December combining tweets and cell phone photos for PhotoNOLA, the citywide photography event. There is a $25 entry fee. Visit www.3rcp.com or email bigtop3ring@gmail. com for details. Submissions deadline is Oct. 29.

MUSEUMS AMERICAN-ITALIAN MUSEUM & RESEARCH LIBRARY. 5 ASHE CULTURAL ARTS CENTER. 1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., 5699070; www.ashecac.org — “Ashe

in Retrospect: 1998-2008,” photographs by Morris Jones Jr., Eric Waters, Jeffrey Cook and others, ongoing. CONTEMPORARY ARTS CENTER. 900 Camp St., 528-3800; www. cacno.org — “As We See It: Youth Vision Quilt,” student-

created quilt with more than 400 patches, ongoing. HISTORIC NEW ORLEANS COLLECTION. 533 Royal St., 523-4662; www.hnoc.org — “The 18th Star:

Treasures From 200 Years of Louisiana Statehood,” through Jan. 29.

LOUISIANA STATE MUSEUM PRESBYTERE. 751 Chartres St., 568-6968; www.lsm.crt.state. la.us — “It’s Carnival Time in

Louisiana,” Carnival artifacts, costumes, jewelry and others items, ongoing.

MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN COCKTAIL. 1 Poydras St., Suite 169, 569-0405; www.museumoftheamericancocktail. org — “Absinthe Visions,”

photographs by Damian Hevia, ongoing. NATIONAL WORLD WAR II MUSEUM. 945 Magazine St., 527-6012; www.nationalww2museum. org — “Roosevelt, Rockwell, and

the Four Freedoms: America’s Slow March from Isolation to Action,” original posters by Norman Rockwell and museum artifacts, through Nov. 13. NEW ORLEANS AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM. 1418 Gov. Nicholls St., 566-1136; www.noaam.com — “Drapetomania: A Disease

Called Freedom,” 18th- and 19th-century documents and artifacts about slavery from the Derrick Beard Collection; “Restore the Oaks: Art Under the Overpass in Treme,” paintings by artists of the murals under the 1-10 overpass; both through Oct. 29.

NEW ORLEANS MUSEUM OF ART. City Park, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, 658-4100; www.noma. org — “The Elegant Image,”

figural bronzes from the Indian Subcontinent from the collection of Siddharth K. Bhansali, through Oct. 23. OGDEN MUSEUM OF SOUTHERN ART. 925 Camp St., 539-9600; www.ogdenmuseum.org —

“Mississippi Mud: The Potters of Mississippi”; “Looking to Learn,” works by New Orleans Center for Creative Arts visual art students, through Friday. “Whispering Pines,” photographs by Birtney Imes, through Oct. 16. SOUTHERN FOOD & BEVERAGE MUSEUM. Riverwalk Marketplace, 1 Poydras St., Suite 169, 569-0405; www.southernfood. org — “Acadian to Cajun: Forced

Migration to Commercialization,” a multimedia exhibit and more; ongoing.

TULANE UNIVERSITY. Joseph Merrick Jones Hall, 6823 St. Charles Ave. — “Treme: People and Places,” maps, architectural drawings and photographs celebrating the bicentennial of Faubourg Treme, through November. For complete listings, visit www.bestofneworleans.com.

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D.O.C.S. 709 Camp St., 524-3936 — “Jump ’N’ Jive,” oil paintings

Artists,” watercolors, etchings and folk art; “Patron Saints,” works by Shelley Barberot; both ongoing.

STUDIO GALLERY. 338 Baronne St., Third Floor, 529-3306 — Works by YA/YA artists, ongoing.

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THEATER CHICAGO. Rivertown Repertory

Theatre, 325 Minor St., Kenner, 468-7221 — John Kander and Fred Ebb’s musical satire is set in Prohibition-era Chicago, where the justice system is corrupt and murderers have celebrity status. Tickets $35 general admission, $33 students and seniors, $17 children. 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday.

THE DROWSY CHAPERONE. Jefferson Performing Arts Center, 400 Phlox St., Metairie, 8852000; www.jpas.org — While listening to a recording of a fictional musical comedy in his dingy apartment, an agoraphobic Broadway fan — played by Ricky Graham — is transported into the glitzy production with a cast of colorful characters. Tickets $30 general admission, $27 seniors, $20 students, $15 children. 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday through Oct. 16. THE FUTURE IS A FANCYLAND PLACE. AllWays Lounge, 2240

GOD OF CARNAGE. Southern

Rep Theater, The Shops at Canal Place, 333 Canal St., third floor, 522-6545; www.southernrep. com — In Yasmina Reza’s comedy, a meeting of two sets of parents hoping to resolve a conflict between their sons becomes increasingly chaotic as the evening progresses. Tickets $29 Thursday and Sunday, $35 Friday and Saturday. 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday through Oct. 9.

IN THE BLOOD. Lower Depths

Theater, Loyola University New Orleans, 6363 St. Charles Ave., 865-2074; www.montage.loyno. edu — Suzan-Lori Parks’ drama is a modern story of the protagonist of Nathaniel Hawthorne’s The Scarlet Letter, who is a single mother of five children living in poverty. Tickets $13 general admission, $8 students, seniors and Loyola employees. 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday and Oct. 6-8, 2 p.m. Sunday.

THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES. Cutting Edge Theater at

Attractions Salon, 747 Robert Blvd., Slidell, (985) 290-0760; www.cuttingedgeproductions. org — In Roger Bean’s jukebox

musical, an all-girl quartet in the 1950s sings the hits of the era. Tickets $18.50. 8 p.m. FridaySaturday. THEOPHILUS NORTH. NOCCA Riverfront, Nims Blackbox Theatre, 2800 Chartres St., 940-2875; www.nocca.com — NOCCA students perform Matthew Burnett’s play based on Thornton Wilder’s final work. Tickets $10. 7 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Saturday. THE WEIR. Deutsches Haus, 1023

Ridgewood St., 522-8014; www. deutscheshaus.org — In Conor McPherson’s play, drinkers at a pub in rural Ireland regal each other with ghost stories that get darker and more personal as the night progresses. Tickets $15 suggested donation. 7:30 p.m. Monday-Wednesday through Oct. 12.

BURLESQUE & CABARET BURLESQUE BALLROOM. Irvin

Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse, 300 Bourbon St., 553-2270; www. sonesta.com — Trixie Minx stars in the weekly burlesque show featuring the music of Leon “Kid Chocolate” Brown. Call 553-2331 for details. 11:50 p.m. Friday.

AN EVENING FOR OL’ TIMES SAKE. One Eyed Jacks, 615

Toulouse St., 569-8361; www. oneeyedjacks.net — Vinsantos and Miss Oblivious host the evening of live performances by BonBon Vivant, Vinsantos, Triptych and Mudlark Puppeteers. Tickets $7. 10 p.m. Friday.

FAMILY STAGE PETITE ROUGE. St. Joseph Abbey Church, 75376 River Road, St. Benedict, (985) 892-1800; www. sjasc.edu — The musical is the story of Little Red Riding Hood set in the Louisiana swamps and bayous. Tickets $20 general admission, $15 children 12 and under. 7:30 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. SaturdaySunday.

AUDITIONS

review God of Carnage

The French tradition of taking a satiric look at contemporary society goes back at least as far as Moliere. Yasmina Reza, author of God of Carnage, carries that tradition into the 21st century with flair. The play takes place in a modern, chic, somewhat austerely furnished living room. Two couples are having a meeting because one of their sons hit the others’ boy in the mouth with a stick, knocking out a couple of teeth. The parents are struggling to arrive at a civilized resolution about the violence. Director Ricky Graham puts his remarkable cast through their paces deftly. Michael (John “Spud” McConnell) and Veronica (Maureen Brennan) are the owners of the apartment and the parents of Henry, the injured boy. Annette (Lara Grice) and Alan (Gary Rucker) are the parents of Benjamin, the assailant. Part of the fun arises from the very different personalities of the two couples. Everyone is middle class, but Michael and Veronica seem to live more modestly than Alan and Annette. Michael sells home furnishings and Alan is a lawyer who represents a pharmaceutical company. Alan wears a three-piece suit and — using a cellphone earpiece — he constantly interrupts the parents’ meeting to talk to his clients, broadcasting for everyone present. Some amusing chaos results from outbursts, which seem part of the conversation but are really directed at the phone call about one of the company’s drugs that may have harmful side effects. When the house phone rings, it’s Michael’s ailing mother. She’s taking the very medicine in question and Michael shouts, “I forbid you to take it!” Veronica reads a statement about the boys’ conflict that the two sets of parents are supposed to sign. It reads that Benjamin was armed with a stick. Alan objects to the word “armed,” and the parents compromise with “furnished.” Obviously, this is not going to be simple. Will the aggressor child apologize? Should he? Was he provoked? Is he a “maniac”? Is the victim a “snitch”? Eventually, the parental summit becomes a free-for-all, and it’s surprising none of the parents get clouted with a stick. Much of the fun comes from odd detours in the plot, like the effects of leftover clafoutis on Annette’s nervous stomach. Last but not least, Michael evicted Nibbles, his children’s pet hamster, because he hates rodents. This may all sound a long way from Moliere. But there’s a passage in Moliere in which a pompous middle-class gent brags that he can speak “prose” impromptu. With a change of clothes, he would fit right in with Reza’s hilarious squabblers. — Dalt Wonk

THRU OCT

GOD OF CARNAGE 8 p.m. Thu.-Sat.; 3 p.m. Sun. Southern Rep, The Shops at Canal Place, 365 Canal St., third floor, 522-6545; www.southernrep.com

A CHRISTMAS STORY. Playmakers

Theater, 19106 Playmakers Road (off Lee Road), Covington, (985) 893-1671; www.playmakersinc. com — The theater holds auditions for the December production of the Charles Dickens play. 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday.

CRESCENT CITY SOUND CHORUS.

Delgado Community College, City Park campus, Orleans Avenue, between City Park Avenue and Navarre Street; www.dcc. edu — The women’s chorus holds weekly auditions for new members. Call 453-0858 or visit www.crescentcitysound.com for details. 7 p.m. Monday. JUNGLE BOOK KIDS. Teatro

Wego, 177 Sala Ave., Westwego, 885-2000; www.jpas.org — JPAS seeks children ages 7-12 for the December production. Auditions are by appointment only. Call 885-2000 ext. 211 or email lynne@jpas.org for details. Saturday.

COMEDY COMEDY CATASTROPHE. Lost

Love Lounge, 2529 Dauphine St., 949-2009; www.lostlovelounge. com — The bar hosts a free weekly stand-up comedy show. 9 p.m. Tuesday.

COMEDY GUMBEAUX. Howlin’

Wolf (The Den), 828 S. Peters St., 522-9653; www.thehowlinwolf.com — Local comedians perform, and amateurs take the stage in the open mic portion. 8 p.m. Thursday. COMEDY OPEN-MIC. La Nuit Comedy Theater, 5039 Freret St., 644-4300; www.nolacomedy. com — The theater hosts a weekly open-mic comedy night. (Sign-up time is 10:45 p.m.) Free admission. 10 p.m. Friday. COMEDY SPORTZ NOLA. La Nuit

Comedy Theater, 5039 Freret St., 644-4300; www.nolacomedy. com — The theater hosts a

safe-for-all-ages team comedy competition. Tickets $10 ($5 with drink purchase). 7 p.m. Saturday. FEAR & LOATHING IN NEW ORLEANS/GOD’S BEEN DRINKING. La Nuit Comedy Theater,

5039 Freret St., 644-4300; www. nolacomedy.com — The sketch comedy show with vampires, zombies, relationship advice and other horrors is followed by the improvised comedy program. Admission $10 ($5 with drink purchase). 8:30 p.m. Friday. GROUND ZERO COMEDY. The

Maison, 508 Frenchmen St., 3715543; www.maisonfrenchmen. com — The show features local stand-up comedians. Sign-up is 7:30 p.m.; show is 8 p.m. Friday. IVAN’S OPEN MIC NIGHT. Rusty Nail, 1100 Constance St., 525-5515; www.therustynail.org — The Rusty Nail hosts a weekly openmic comedy and music night. 9 p.m. Tuesday. LA NUIT STAND-UP OPEN MIC.

La Nuit Comedy Theater, 5039 Freret St., 644-4300; www. nolacomedy.com — The theater hosts an open mic following the God’s Been Drinking show. 11 p.m. Friday.

LAUGH OUT LOUD. Bootleggers Bar and Grille, 209 Decatur St., 525-1087 — Simple Play presents a weekly comedy show. 10 p.m. Thursday. NATIONAL COMEDY COMPANY.

Yo Mama’s Bar & Grill, 727 St. Peter St., 522-1125 — The audience interactive comedy show features live local music. Call 523-7469 or visit www. nationalcomedycompany.com for tickets. Tickets $8 online, $15 at the door. 10 p.m. Saturday. OPEN MIC COMEDY SHOWCASE.

12 Bar, 608 Fulton St., 212-6476; www.12barnola.com — Jackie Jenkins Jr. hosts the show. Free admission. 8 p.m. Tuesday.

PERMANENT DAMAGE STAND-UP COMEDY. Bullets Sports Bar, 2441

A.P. Tureaud Ave., 948-4003 — Tony Frederick hosts the open mic comedy show. 8 p.m. Wednesday.

THE REAL @CHRISTREW SHOW.

Republic New Orleans, 828 S. Peters St., 528-8282; www.republicnola.com — The comedian performs a talk/variety show hybrid with musical guests, eating competitions and more. Tickets $10. 9 p.m. Thursday. SIDNEY’S STAND-UP OPEN MIC.

Sidney’s, 1674 Barataria Blvd., Marrero, 341-0103 — The show features professional, amateur and first-time comics. Free admission. Sign-up is 8 p.m. Show starts at 9 p.m. Thursday.

SNACK TIME WITH THE ANVIL COMPANY. La Nuit Comedy The-

ater, 5039 Freret St., 644-4300; www.nolacomedy.com — The improv and sketch comedy troupe performs. Tickets $10 ($5 with drink purchase). 8:30 p.m. Saturday.

STUPID TIME MACHINE. Howlin’ Wolf (The Den), 828 S. Peters St., 522-9653; www.thehowlinwolf. com — The improv comedy troupe performs. Tickets $5. 8:30 p.m. Tuesday. THINK YOU’RE FUNNY? Carrollton Station, 8140 Willow St., 865-9190; www.carrolltonstation.com — The weekly open-mic comedy showcase is open to all comics. Sign-up is 8:30 p.m. Show starts at 9 p.m. Wednesday.

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St. Claude Ave., 218-5778; www. theallwayslounge.com — Andrew Vaught and Christopher Kaminstein’s play follows a group of Americans obsessed with apocalyptic prophecies. Call 264-1776 for reservations. Tickets $15. 8 p.m. FridaySunday.

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House and Gardens, 7 Bamboo Road, 488-5488; www.longuevue. com — Children and accompanying adults explore the world of insects through age-appropriate activities. Tickets $10 members, $12 nonmembers. Call 293-4722 or email lvaughn@longuevue.com for details. 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. TODDLER TIME . Louisiana Children’s

Museum, 420 Julia St., 523-1357; www.lcm.org — The museum hosts special Tuesday and Thursday activities for children ages 3-under and their parents or caregivers. Admission $8, free for members. 10:30 a.m.

Thursday 29 ART ACTIVITIES DURING AFTER HOURS. Ogden Museum of

Southern Art, 925 Camp St., 5399600; www.ogdenmuseum.org — The Ogden offers art activities for kids during its weekly After Hours concerts. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

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MASTER GARDENERS. Hollygrove

Market & Farm, 8301 Olive St., 483-7037; www.hollygrovemarket.com — The program focuses on peanuts, but it also includes feeding the chickens and making Halloween decorations. Free admission; registration is required for groups of four or more. Email luerla@bellsouth.net for details. 10 a.m. to noon.

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VEGETABLE GARDENING CLASS.

Veterans Park, Williams Boulevard, next to Kenner City Hall — The workshop topic is homegrown container vegetables. Call 468-7268 for details. Free admission. Parent and child (ages 7 and up) class 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., adult class 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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BE THERE DO THAT Tulane University Square, 200 Broadway St. — The weekly market features fresh produce, kettle corn, Green Plate specials and flowers. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. DINING INTERNATIONALLY: DESTINATION SPAIN . Vega Tapas

Cafe, 2051 Metairie Road, Metairie, 836-2007; www.vegatapascafe.com — The World Affairs Council of New Orleans hosts the five-course tapas sampling with an overview of the region’s food culture by chef Glen Hogh. Reservations are required. Call 2805591 or visit www.wacno.org for details. Admission $38. 7 p.m. EXCELLENCE IN JOURNALISM CONFERENCE . Sheraton New

Orleans Hotel, 500 Canal St., 5955511; www.sheratonneworleans. com — The Radio Television Digital News Association and Society of Professional Journalists’ convention features speakers including CNN anchor Soledad O’Brien, workshops, tours of local newsrooms, book signings, critique sessions and more. Visit www.excellenceinjournalism.org for the full schedule and other details. 8 a.m. NEW DOCENT TRAINING . Ogden

Museum of Southern Art, 925 Camp St., 539-9600; www.ogdenmuseum.org — The Ogden trains prospective docents, people who lead museum tours, in museum techniques and education strategies for engaging visitors. Call 5399608 or email ebalkin@ogdenmuseum.org for details. 10 a.m.

ROBERT MEACHEM BIRTHDAY DINNER & FUNDRAISER . Lil’ Dizzy’s

Cafe, 610 Poydras St., 212-5656 — The New Orleans Saints wide receiver hosts the dinner to benefit the Robert Meachem Christmas Toy Giveaway. Space is limited; call 212-5656 or email lildizzyscafe@ yahoo.com for details. Admission $30. 7 p.m. SCRABBLE NIGHT. St. Tammany

Parish Public Library, Mandeville Branch, 844 Girod St., (985) 626-4293; www.sttammany.lib. la.us — The library hosts a night of Scrabble playing for adults and teens. 6 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.

Wednesday 28 BLACK MEN & BOYS INITIATIVE. Ashe

Cultural Arts Center, 1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., 569-9070; www.ashecac.org — The center hosts the community education and discussion series. Call (985) 643-6186 or email trap@movingforwardgc.org for details. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

COVINGTON FARMERS MARKET.

COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE MEETING. The city

Covington City Hall, 609 N. Columbia St., Covington, (985) 892-1873 — The market offers fresh locally produced foods every week. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.

CRESCENT CITY FARMERS MARKET.

French Market, French Market Place, between Decatur and N. Peters streets, 522-2621; www. frenchmarket.org — The weekly market offers seasonal produce, seafood, prepared foods, smoothies and more. 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Tuesday 27 hosts public meetings at various locations where residents can view draft zoning text and maps, meet with city planners, and submit written comments. Call 658-7033 or visit www.cpc-nola.gov for the full schedule and other details.

FRENCH MARKET FARMERS MARKET.

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP. East Jefferson General Hospital, 4200 Houma Blvd., Metairie, 454-4000; www.ejgh.org — The American Cancer Society sponsors a group for people who have experienced the death of a loved one. Call 4565000 for details. 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. WESTWEGO FARMERS & FISHERIES MARKET. 484 Sala Ave., Sala

Avenue at Fourth Street, Westwego — The market offers organic produce, baked goods, jewelry, art and more, with live music and pony rides. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday and Saturday.

WWII PUB QUIZ. Stage Door

Canteen at The National World War II Museum, 945 Magazine St., 528-1944; www.stagedoorcanteen. org — The quiz tests knowledge of general trivia as well as WWII questions. Free admission. 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Thursday 29 BLACK TIE BOWLING FUNDRAISER .

Rock ’N’ Bowl, 3016 S. Carrollton Ave., 861-1700; www.rocknbowl. com — Irvin Mayfield is honorary chairman of the Common Ground Health Clinic’s fundraising event, which features food, drinks, live music, a silent auction, a “best dressed” contest and bowling. Call 365-8800 or visit www.commongroundclinic.org for details. Tickets start at $45. 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. CELEBRATE RECOVERY. Victory

Fellowship Church, 5708 Airline Drive, Metairie — The group addresses addictions and other emotional issues through a spiritual perspective. Call 733-5005 for details. 6:30 p.m. FRESH MARKET. Circle Food Store, 1522 St. Bernard Ave. — The Downtown Neighborhood Market Consortium market features fresh produce, dairy, seafood, baked goods and more. EBT and WIC accepted. 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

LIFE HURTS, GOD HEALS. Victory

Fellowship Church, 5708 Airline Drive, Metairie — The support group focuses on teens and young adults with addictions, hang ups and emotional pain. Call 733-5005 for details. 7 p.m.

NEW ORLEANS FILM SOCIETY GALA .

Eiffel Society, 2040 St. Charles Ave., 525-2951; www.eiffelsociety. com — The society honors its 2011 Celluloid Hero, John Goodman, at the gala, which also features live music by the Living Rumors and Walter “Wolfman” Washington & the Roadmasters, a live auction, food and specialty cocktails. Visit www.neworleansfilmsociety.org for details. Admission $50-$250. 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. patron party, 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. general admission.

SISTAHS MAKING A CHANGE. Ashe

Cultural Arts Center, 1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., 569-9070; www.ashecac.org — The group offers lessons in African dance and more, along with nutrition, health and wellness seminars. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday and Monday.

Friday 30 FALL SEAFOOD FESTIVAL. St. Mary Magdalen School, 6425 W. Metairie Ave., Metairie, 465-8415 — The school’s fair features food, rides and live entertainment by the Wise Guys, 5 Finger Discount, Liquid Peace Revolution and the Topcats. 6 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Friday, noon to 11:30 p.m. Saturday, noon to 9 p.m. Saturday. HOLY NAME OF MARY FALL FAIR . Holy Name of Mary Church, 400 Verret St., Algiers, 362-5511 — The fair includes a red bean cook-off, food, crafts, games, raffles and live music by the Top Cats and Bucktown All-Stars. Call 362-5511 for details. 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, noon to 9 p.m. Saturday. MARKETPLACE AT ARMSTRONG PARK. Armstrong Park, N. Rampart

and St. Ann streets — The weekly market features fresh produce, baked goods, Louisiana seafood, natural products, art, crafts and entertainment. 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

PLAQUEMINES ANIMAL WELFARE SOCIETY GALA & AUCTION.

Generations Hall, 310 Andrew Higgins Drive, 581-4367; www. generationshall.net — Angela Hill is the mistress of ceremonies at the gala supporting the no-kill animal rescue and adoption organization. Visit www.pawsgala.org for details. Admission $150 per person, $200 per couple. 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. TULANE BUSINESS FORUM. Hilton New Orleans Riverside, 2 Poydras St., 561-0500; www.hilton.com — The annual forum features speakers addressing a variety of business topics. Call 861-7921 or visit www. tulanebusiness.com for details. Event is $160 general admission, $130 Tulane alumni. 8:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. WHERE Y’ART. New Orleans

Museum of Art, City Park, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, 658-4100; www. noma.org — The museum’s weekly event features music, performances, film screenings, family-friendly activities and more. 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Saturday 1 ART & JEWLERY SALE . CC’s

Coffeehouse, 2800 Esplanade Ave. — The sale benefits 411 NOLA. Call 585-1325 or email info@411nola.com for details. 9 a.m. to noon.

ART AT THE MARKET. Griffith Park,

333 Erlanger St., Slidell — The Slidell Art League hosts a monthly art market at the Camellia City Farmers Market. Visit www.slidellartleague.info for details. 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

ART IN THE YARD. Algiers Folk Art Zone, 207 Le Bouef St., Algiers — The free fundraising event features live music by Sunpie Barnes and the De Soto Street Band, a silent auction of locally made art work and artists demonstrations. Call 2616231 or visit www.facebook.com/ groups/folkartzone for details. 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. BROUSSARD’S OKTOBERFEST.

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St., 581-3866; www.broussards.com — The restaurant celebrates German culture with traditional cuisine, beer and wine, live music and a costume contest. Admission $10. 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday-2. CRESCENT CITY FARMERS MARKET. Magazine Street

Market, Magazine and Girod streets, 861-5898; www. marketumbrella.org — The weekly market features fresh produce, flowers and food. 8 a.m. to noon. CYNTHIA MITCHELL. Staple

Goods, 1340 St. Roch Ave., 908-7331; www.postmedium. org/staplegoods — The documentarist brings film clips, film stills and artistic partners for a day of filmmaking discussion. The program is part of Local Threads, a free arts festival in the St. Roch Neighborhood. 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

E-WASTE AND PAINT DROP-OFF. Whole Foods Market Arabella Station, 5600 Magazine St., 899-9119 — Whole Foods and the Green Project offer a monthly electronic waste and paint drop-off event. Visit www.greenproject.org for details. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. EAGLE WATCH. Fontainebleau

State Park, 67825 Hwy. 190, Mandeville, (888) 677-3668 — A park ranger leads a viewing of the park’s eagle nest. 3 p.m. ERACE NEW ORLEANS MEETING. Christ Church

FRERET MARKET. Freret

Market, corner of Freret Street and Napoleon Avenue, 6382589; www.freretmarket. org — The market offers food, arts, live music and crafts from local exhibitors on the first Saturday of each month. Noon to 5 p.m.

GENTILLY FEST. Pontchartrain

Park, Press Drive and Prentiss Avenue — The festival features live music from Doug E. Fresh, Kermit Ruffins, Wanda Rouzan and more; arts and crafts, food from local restaurants and caterers, children’s activities and recovery resources. Visit www.gentillyfest.com for details. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. GERMAN COAST FARMERS MARKET. Ormond Plantation,

13786 River Road, Destrehan — The market features a wide range of fresh vegetables, fruits, flowers and other items. Visit www.germancoastfarmersmarket.org for details. 8 a.m. to noon.

GRETNA FARMERS MARKET.

Gretna Farmers Market, Huey P. Long Avenue, between Third and Fourth streets,

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP FOR CHILDREN & TEENS. Grief

Resource Center, 1221 S. Clearview Pkwy., fourth floor, 723-3628 — Facilitated by licensed counselors and therapists, the Akula Foundation Grief Resource Center’s group is open to any family that has experienced a death or other significant loss. Space is limited; pre-registration is required. 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. children ages 5-12; 11 a.m. to noon teenagers.

ISLENOS IN LOUISIANA PROGRAM. Jean Lafitte

National Historical Park and Preserve, French Quarter Visitor Center, 419 Decatur St., 589-2636 — Descendants of the Islenos of St. Bernard Parish share traditional skills like carving wood and making lace, pirogues and model boats. Free admission. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

JUNIOR LEAGUE NONPROFIT BOARD TRAINING PROGRAM.

Junior League New Orleans, 4319 Carondelet St., 891-5845; www.jlno.org — The Junior League of New Orleans presents the course that prepares community volunteers for nonprofit board leadership, and upon completion of the course connects participants with local nonprofits for further training. Pre-registration is required. Call 891-5845 for details. Admission $250. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

NATURE: A CLOSER LOOK.

Fontainebleau State Park, 67825 Hwy. 190, Mandeville, (888) 677-3668 — Park rangers lead a weekly nature hike. 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. NEW ORLEANS ON TAP BEER FESTIVAL . City Park, 1 Palm

Drive — The Bulldog and LA/ SPCA host the event featuring more than 200 types of beer, live music by Rotary Downs and Flow Tribe, pet adoptions, raffles and more. Visit www. neworleansontap.org for details. Free admission. 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. SANKOFA FARMERS MARKET.

Holy Angels Complex, 3500 St. Claude Ave., 875-4268; www.sankofafarmersmarket. org — The weekly market offers fresh produce and seafood from local farmers and fishermen. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays.

ST. BERNARD SEAFOOD & FARMERS MARKET. Aycock

Barn, 409 Aycock St., Arabi — The market showcases fresh seafood, local produce, jams and preserves, baked goods, crafts, live entertainment, children’s activities and more. Call 355-4442 or visit www. visitstbernard.com for details. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays.

UNITED NEGRO COLLEGE FUND WALK FOR EDUCATION . The

Fly, behind Audubon Zoo (6500 Magazine St.) at the river — The 5K walk/run helps raise money to provide college scholarships for underrepresented Louisiana students. Call 581-3794 or visit give. uncf.org/neworleanswalk for details. Registration is $30 general admission, $15 students 18 and under. 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

WILD GARDEN LOUISIANA IRIS WORKSHOP. Longue

Vue House and Gardens, 7 Bamboo Road, 488-5488; www.longuevue.com — The workshop is in partnership with the New Orleans Master Gardeners. Call 293-4718 for details. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

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Sunday 2 INTRODUCTION TO JUDAISM .

Temple Sinai, 6227 St. Charles Ave. — Rabbi Edward Cohn leads a free class for those seeking information about Judaism or considering conversion. Reservations are recommended. 9 a.m. Sundays. Through Feb. 26. PRIMITIVE WOODWORKING.

Fontainebleau State Park, 67825 Hwy. 190, Mandeville, (888) 677-3668 — Park rangers host a weekly demonstration of woodworking techniques. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. SILKSCREEN WORKSHOP.

Staple Goods, 1340 St. Roch Ave., 908-7331; www.postmedium.org/staplegoods — Ron Bechet and art students from Xavier University lead the workshop. The program is a part of Local Threads, a free arts festival in the St. Roch Neighborhood. 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday 3 TOASTMASTERS MEETING .

Milton H. Latter Memorial Library, 5120 St. Charles Ave. — New Orleans Toastmasters Club hosts an open weekly meeting (except holidays) to hone the skills of speaking, listening and thinking. Call 251-8600 or visit www. notoast234.freetoasthost.org for details. 6 p.m. UNITED NONPROFITS OF GREATER NEW ORLEANS.

Goodwill Training Center, 3400 Tulane Ave. — Nonprofit Central hosts a weekly meeting for all leaders of nonprofit groups. Email susan_unp@yahoo.com for details. 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.

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Cathedral, 2919 St. Charles Ave., 895-6602 — ERACE meets in the church’s Westfeldt Room for its weekly discussion group. Call 8661163 for details. 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Gretna, 362-8661 — The weekly rain-or-shine market features more than 30 vendors offering a wide range of fruits, vegetables, meats and flowers. Free admission. 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

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Chef Rene Bajeux has reinvigorated the Rib Room.

The Grill Room (Windsor Court Hotel, 300 Gravier St., 5236000; www.grillroomneworleans.com) has a new series of wine classes, which are led by sommelier Sara Kavanaugh and offer a dinner deal tie-in. The series begins Oct. 5, at 6 p.m., with a guided tasting comparison of Old World and New World wines. The series continues the first Wednesday of each month through May. The cost is $25, and those who dine in the Grill Room that same night get a free bottle of wine selected by Kavanaugh for their meal.

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Room. No more. In fact, dishes like the exceptional (though startlingly expensive) shrimp and tasso salad and the wild salmon with cucumber mint coulis can be some of the best options here, and bargain threecourse lunches, recently featuring redfish, lemon fish or pompano, are worth scheduling a visit around. Perhaps most exciting is the expanded role of the restaurant’s massive rotisserie. Its chicken grand mere is classic, and its honeyed duck legs even better — but quail is best of all. Smoked and stuffed with Manchego and ham, these quail come out aromatic, taut and golden, and when you first cut in to them, their tiny wings swell against the trussing string as juice bubbles forth. This is a restaurant of ocean liner proportions, and not every corner is so tidy. A few dishes fall flat, including bland calamari “steak fries,” underweight and spongy crab cakes, and a seafood risotto that, while tender, was hardly creamy at all. Those who liked the Rib Room just fine before may be relieved to see prime rib isn’t the only holdover. The veal Tanet, pounded and paneed, remains a lunch favorite, and the prime rib debris po-boy is making its own bid at modern classic status. A short, crisp French loaf overflowing with an enormous amount of chopped beef in rich gravy, it can make a $19 sandwich somehow seem reasonable. Bajeux says more menu changes are to come and that training is ongoing too. Already though, this major restaurant is a more exciting place to visit both for all the old reasons and for plenty of new ones.

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rime rib has a secure a place on the menu at the Rib Room, where it’s been the specialty, not to mention the namesake, for more than 50 years. But just about everything else had to audition for its spot on the roster after Rene Bajeux took over as chef last spring. His arrival here hasn’t signaled a transformation of the stately French Quarter stalwart but rather a timely reinvigoration. After all, the restaurant’s defining feature remains its big-shouldered, mid-century style, expressed in baronial mahogany and brass throughout one of the grandest dining rooms in town, in the gigantic martinis served at lunch, in the fingerbowls of horseradish and great slabs of butter brought to the table, even in the cloistered, almost secret, warren of subterranean wine rooms. And people use the Rib Room as before — the expense-account indulgence, the business lunch, the stage for celebratory meals and holiday gatherings. To this Bajeux brings a culinary approach comfortably rooted in the old school and fired up with both modern Creole touches and robust local sourcing. A native of France, Bajeux has culinary bona fides in spades, and his Rene Bistrot was a contender for the city’s best French restaurant during its too-brief tenure before Katrina. He later had a short stint at John Besh’s La Provence, followed by a series of jobs in the Caribbean and Texas. Today, his Rib Room isn’t necessarily French but Bajeux gets his chef’s message across with elemental flavors and admirable balance. Seafood has long played second fiddle at the Rib

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Feelings cafe is a traditional New Orleans restaurant in a very old, Creolestyle house with many rooms. Now, one of those rooms is a new wine bar called Sentiments (2600 Chartres St., 9452222; www.feelingscafe.com), which is open Friday and Saturday nights from 6 p.m. on. Those hours may be expanded in the future. The menu lists a dozen or so wines and a varying selection of cheese, charcuterie and small plates. The bar itself is as snug as possible, with room for just two. There also are a few tables inside, but the best seats in the house, at least in nice weather, are on the slim, catwalk balcony overlooking the lush courtyard. This is a romantic, charmingly homespun spot, practically hidden inside one of the Marigny’s great old buildings. Local French teacher Nikki Heathcock and her partner David Lee opened Sentiments this summer in cooperation with the Feelings Cafe owners. Heathcock says they’re interested in opening on other weeknights in the future and perhaps screening French movies outside in the courtyard on nights when Feelings is normally closed.

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The Den inside The Howlin’ Wolf music club (907 S. Peters St., 529-5844; www.thehowlinwolf.com) normally serves a pub grub menu, but things are different on Sundays, when you’ll find dishes like roasted ratatouille and goat cheese quesadillas, Korean-style beef skewers and Buffalo chicken confit. The Den is a bar and grill adjunct to the Howlin’ Wolf music club, and once a week it’s where you’ll find chef Nathanial Zimet, the chef/owner of the Uptown restaurant Boucherie (8115 Jeannette St., 862-5514; www.boucherie-nola.com) and operator of the Que Crawl food truck. That truck is undergoing repairs at the moment, but no matter. Zimet and business partner James Denio set up shop in the Den’s kitchen to prepare the sort of fare they normally serve from the truck. This “Que Crawl at the Den,” as they’re calling it, happens each Sunday, going from noon-until (hungry football fans take note). Eventually, Zimet says, he wants to expand Que Crawl at the Den to weekdays as well for Warehouse District lunch business.

HUNGRY FOR THE HYATT

The Hyatt Regency New Orleans (601

Loyola Ave., 561-1234; www.neworleans. hyatt.com) is expected to reopen on Oct. 19, and last week — one month out — its public relations team released details of the restaurants that will be part of the 32-story property once its $275 million post-Katrina redevelopment is complete. The revamped hotel will include a number of new restaurants, including one called Borgne from chef and restaurateur John Besh. Borgne will be the eighth location for the Besh Restaurant Group and this one will focus on Louisiana seafood with Spanish influences in recognition of the region’s historic ties to Spain. The chef de cuisine will be Brian Landry, formerly the executive chef at Galatoire’s Restaurant and most recently the traveling “chef advocate” for the Louisiana Seafood Promotion & Marketing Board. Borgne will have about 300 seats, and it will be accessible from outside the hotel. Meanwhile, Hyatt announced the executive chef for the overall hotel is Eric Damidot, a Frenchman who was previously executive chef at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas. Restaurants he will oversee include 8 Block Kitchen & Bar, a 360-seat eatery with a menu mixing regional and French flavors at breakfast, lunch and dinner. 8 Block will have a 70-seat bar serving cheese plates and charcuterie. In addition, Hyatt plans to include a new sports bar called Vitascope Hall. The name is a reference to an early New Orleans movie theater on Canal Street, though with 25 flat-screen TVs around the room, it is courting the sports bar crowd that once patronized Hi-Tops, the jersey-decked watering hole at the old Hyatt — a popular pre- and postgame drinking destination for events in the Louisiana Superdome. Vitascope Hall will serve burgers, sandwiches and bar snacks, plus a raw bar will offer oysters and sushi. The hotel will have a Starbucks location, as well as an outpost of the Little Rock, Ark.-based barbecue chain Whole Hog Cafe, which is currently located next door to the Hyatt property inside the Entergy Building. While not open to the public, this Hyatt-based Whole Hog will supply smoked meats for the other hotel restaurants, provide off-site catering and operate a booth at Champions Square outside the Dome before New Orleans Saints games this season. Got a tip for Scuttlebites? Contact Ian McNulty at imcnulty@cox.net.

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Harahan, 287-4581; 7457 St. Charles Ave., 266-2921; www.fathengrill. com — Fat Hen serves barbecue, burgers and breakfast. Pit-cooked barbecue options include St. Louisstyle spare ribs. Burgers are made with all Black Angus beef ground in-house daily. Reservations accepted. St. Charles Avenue: breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Hickory Avenue: breakfast, lunch and dinner Wed.-Mon. Credit cards. $$

O’HENRY’S FOOD & SPIRITS — 634

S. Carrollton Ave., 866-9741; 8859 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Kenner, 461-9840; www.ohenrys.com — Complimentary peanuts are the calling card of these casual, family friendly restaurants. The menu includes burgers, steaks, ribs, pasta, fried seafood, salads and more. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

BAR & GRILL BAYOU BEER GARDEN — 326 N.

DINO’S BAR & GRILL — 1128 Tchoupi-

toulas St., 558-0900 — Dino’s kitchen serves burgers, chicken tenders, salads and wraps. Happy hour is from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and latenight daily. Credit cards and checks. $ THE RIVERSHACK TAVERN — 3449

River Road, 834-4938; www.therivershacktavern.com — This bar and music spot offers a menu of burgers, sandwiches overflowing with deli meats and changing lunch specials. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

SHAMROCK BAR & GRILL — 4133

S. Carrollton Ave., 301-0938 — Shamrock serves burgers, shrimp or roast beef po-boys, Reuben sandwiches, cheese sticks and fries with cheese or gravy. Other options include corned beef and cabbage, and fish and chips. No reservations. Dinner and late night daily. Credit cards. $ ZADDIE’S TAVERN — 1200 Jefferson Hwy., Jefferson, 832-0830 — Zaddie’s serves burgers, alligator sausage, boudin, tamales and meat or crawfish pies. Thrusday’s steak night special features a filet mignon, butter-garlic potatoes, salad, grilled French bread and a soft drink for $15. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

BOO KOO BBQ — 3701 Banks St.,

202-4741; www.bookoobbq.com — The Boo Koo burger is a ground brisket patty topped with pepper Jack cheese, boudin and sweet chile aioli. The Cajun banh mi fills a Vietnamese roll with hogshead cheese, smoked pulled pork, boudin, fresh jalapeno, cilantro, cucumber, carrot, pickled radish and sriracha sweet chile aioli. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat., late-night Fri.-Sat. Cash only. $

WALKER’S BAR-B-QUE — 10828

Hayne Blvd., 281-8227; www.cochondelaitpoboys.com — The makers of the Jazz Fest cochon de lait po-boy serve pork, ribs, chicken and more. The family feast includes a half-slab of ribs, half a chicken, half a pound of brisket, pork and sausage, two side orders, bread and sauce. No reservations. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Saturday. Cash only. $

BREWPUB CRESCENT CITY BREWHOUSE — 527

Decatur St., 522-0571; www.crescentcitybrewhouse.com — Live jazz and German-style beers complement creative cooking at this brewpub. Grilled Brewhouse ribs are served with house-made barbecue sauce. Starters include Brewhouse hot wings, baked oysters and fried calamari with red pepper aioli. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

BURGERS BEACHCORNER BAR & GRILL — 4905

Canal St., 488-7357; www.beachcornerbarandgrill.com — Top a 10-oz. Beach burger with cheddar, blue, Swiss or pepper Jack cheese, sauteed mushrooms or housemade hickory sauce. Other options include a grilled chicken sandwich. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $ BUD’S BROILER — Citywide; www. budsbroiler.com — Bud’s Broiler is known for charcoal-broiled burgers topped with hickory-amoked sauce. The menus also includes hot dogs and chicken sandwiches. The Clearview Parkway and 24-hour City Park location also offer shrimp and catfish po-boys. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

861-7890; www.cafefreret.com — The cafe serves breakfast itemes like the Freret Egg Sandwich with scrambled eggs, cheese and bacon or sausage served on toasted white or wheat bread or an English muffin.Signature sandwiches include the Chef’s Voodoo Burger, muffuletta and Cuban po-boy. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Fri.-Wed., dinner Mon.-Wed., Fri.Sat. Credit cards. $$

ECO CAFE & BISTRO — 3903 Canal St., 561-6585; www.ecocafeno.com — Eco Cafe serves sandwiches like the veggie club, layered with Swiss cheese, tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, spinach and baby pickles. There are fresh squeezed juices, and Friday and Saturday evenings feature tapas dining. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily, dinner Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

GOTT GOURMET CAFE — 3100 Mag-

azine St., 373-6579; www.gottgourmetcafe.com — This cafe serves a variety of gourmet salads, sandwiches, wraps, Chicago-style hot dogs, burgers and more. The cochon de lait panini includes slowbraised pork, baked ham, pickles, Swiss, ancho-honey slaw, honey mustard and chili mayo. No reservations. Breakfast Sat.-Sun., lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $

LAKEVIEW BREW COFFEE CAFE —

5606 Canal Blvd., 483-7001 — This casual cafe offers gourmet coffees and a wide range of pastries and desserts baked in house, plus a menu of specialty sandwiches and salads. Breakfast is available all day on weekends. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily, dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

CHINA ROSE — 3501 N. Arnoult Road., Metairie, 887-3295 — China Rose offers many Chinese seafood specialties. The Lomi Lomi combines jumbo shrimp, pineapple and water chestnuts wrapped in bacon, fries them golden brown and serves them on a bed of sautéed vegetables. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $ FIVE HAPPINESS — 3511 S. Carrollton

Ave., 482-3935 — The large menu at Five Happiness offers a range of dishes from wonton soup to sizzling seafood combinations served on a hot plate to sizzling Go-Ba to lo mein dishes. Delivery and banquest facilities available. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

JUNG’S GOLDEN DRAGON — 3009

Magazine St., 891-8280; www. jungsgoldendragon2.com — Jung’s offers a mix of Chinese, Thai and Korean cuisine. Chinese specialties include Mandarin, Szechuan and Hunan dishes. Grand Marnier shrimp are lightly battered and served with Grand Marnier sauce, broccoli and pecans. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

TREY YUEN CUISINE OF CHINA —

600 N. Causeway Approach., Mandeville, (985) 626-4476; 2100 N. Morrison Blvd., Hammond, (985) 345-6789; www.tryyuen.com — House specialties include fried soft-shell crab topped with Tong Cho sauce, and Cantonese-style stir-fried alligator and mushrooms in oyster sauce. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

PARKVIEW CAFE AT CITY PARK —

City Park, 1 Palm Drive, 483-9474 — Located in the old Casino Building, the cafe serves gourmet coffee, sandwiches, salads and ice cream till early evening. No reservations. Lunch and early dinner daily. Credit cards. $ PRAVDA — 1113 Decatur St., 581-1112;

www.pravdaofnola.com — Pravda is known for its Soviet kitsch and selection of absinthes, and the kitchen offers pierogies, beef empanadas, curry shrimp salad and a petit steak served with truffle aioli. No reservations. Dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $ RICCOBONO’S PANOLA STREET CAFE — 7801 Panola St., 314-1810

— Specialties include crabcakes Benedict — two crabcakes and poached eggs topped with hollandaise sauce and potatoes — and the Sausalito omelet with spinach, mushrooms, shallots and mozzarella. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards. $

VINE & DINE — 141 Delaronde St.,

361-1402; www.vine-dine.com — The cafe serves cheese boards

COFFEE/ DESSERT ANTOINE’S ANNEX — 513 Royal St.,

581-4422; www.antoines.com — The Annex is a coffee shop serving pastries, sandwiches, soups, salads and gelato. The Royal Street salad features baby spinach and mixed lettuces with carrots, red onion, red peppers, grapes, olives, walnuts and raspberry vinaigrette. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

KUPCAKE FACTORY — 800 Metairie Road, Metairie, 267-4990; 819 W. Esplanade Ave., Kenner, 464-8884; 6233 S. Claiborne Ave., 267-3328; www.thekupcakefactory.com — Choose from a large selection of gourmet cupcakes. The Fat Elvis is made with banana cake and topped with peanut butter frosting. The Strawberry Fields tops strawberry cake with strawberry buttercream frosting. Other options include white chocolate raspberry and a banana cupcake. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Credit cards. $

PINKBERRY — 300 Canal St.; 5601

Magazine St., 899-4260; www. pinkberry.com — Pinkberry offers frozen yogurt with an array of wet and dry topping choices including caramel, honey, fruit purees, various chocolates and nuts and more. There also are fresh fruit parfaits and green tea smoothies. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

CONTEMPORARY 5 Fifty 5 — 555 Canal St., 553-5638;

www.555canal.com — New Orleans dishes and Americana favorites take an elegant turn in dishes such as the lobster mac and cheese, combining lobster meat, elbow macaroni and mascarpone, boursin and white cheddar cheeses. Reservations recommended. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

BAYONA — 430 Dauphine St., 5254455; www.bayona.com — House favorites on Chef Susan Spicer’s menu include sauteed Pacific salmon with choucroute and Gewurztraminer sauce and the appetizer of grilled shrimp with black-bean cake and coriander sauce. Reservations recommended. Lunch Wed.-Sat., dinner Mon.Sat. Credit cards. $$$ THE GREEN GODDESS — 307 Ex-

change Alley, 301-3347; www.greengoddessnola.com — Chef Chris DeBarr’s contemporary cooking combines classic techniques, exotic ingredients and culinary wit. At lunch, Big Cactus Chilaquiles feature poached eggs on homemade tortillas with salsa verde, queso fresca and nopalitos. No reservations. Lunch daily, dinner Thu.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

OAK — 8118 Oak St., 302-1485; www. oaknola.com — This wine bar offers small plates and live musical entertainment. Gulf shrimp fill tacos assembled in house-made corn tortillas with pickled vegetables, avocado and lime crema. The hanger steak bruschetta is topped with Point Reyes blue cheese and smoked red onion marmalade. No reservations. Dinner and late-night Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

ONE RESTAURANT & LOUNGE — 8132 Hampson St., 301-9061; www. one-sl.com — Chef Scott Snodgrass prepares refined dishes like char-grilled oysters topped with Roquefort cheese and a red wine vinaigrette, seared scallops with roasted garlic and shiitake polenta cakes and a memorable cochon de lait. Reservations recommended. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

CREOLE ANTOINE’S RESTAURANT — 713 St.

Louis St., 581-4422; www.antoines. com — The city’s oldest restaurant offers a glimpse of what 19th century French Creole dining might have been like, with a labyrinthine series of dining rooms. Signature dishes include oysters Rockefeller, crawfish Cardinal and baked Alaska. Reservations recommend-

ed. Lunch and dinner Mon-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$

GUMBO SHOP — 640 St. Peter St., 525-1486; www.gumboshop.com — Gumbo and New Orleans classics such as crawfish etouffee dominate the menu. Their spicy flavors meld into a dish that represents the city’s best and redefines comfort food. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $ LE CITRON BISTRO — 1539 Religious

St., 566-9051; www.le-citronbistro. com — Located in a historic building, the quaint bistro serves starters like chicken and andouille gumbo and fried frogs legs. Entrees include choices like fried chicken, Gulf fish and burgers. Reservations accepted. Dinner Wed.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$

MONTREL’S BISTRO — 1000 N.

Peters St., 524-4747 — This casual restaurant serves Creole favorites. The menu includes crawfish etouffee, boiled crawfish, red beans and rice and bread pudding for dessert. Outdoor seating is adjacent to Dutch Alley and the French Market. Reservations accepted. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

CUBAN/ CARIBBEAN MOJITOS RUM BAR & GRILL — 437 Esplanade Ave., 252-4800; www. mojitosnola.com — Mojitos serves a mix of Caribbean, Cuban and Creole dishes. Caribbean mac and cheese pie is made with chunks of lobster, tomatoes, scallions, garlic and creamy cheese sauce and is served over a bed of spicy corn maque choux. Reservations accepted. Lunch, dinner and latenight Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

DELI CG’S CAFE AT THE RUSTY NAIL —

1100 Constance St., 722-3168; www. therustynail.biz — Inside the Rusty Nail, CG’s offers a menu of sandwiches. The Piggly Wiggly features pulled pork on a sesame seed bun with coleslaw and pickle chips on the side. The Wild Turkey is layered with Granny Smith apple slices, provolone, bacon and garlic mayo. No reservations. Dinner and latenight Tue.-Sat. Cash only. $ KOSHER CAJUN NEW YORK DELI &

GROCERY — 3519 Severn Ave., Metairie, 888-2010; www.koshercajun. com — This New York-style deli specializes in sandwiches, including corned beef and pastrami that come straight from the Bronx. No reservations. Lunch Sun.-Thu., dinner Mon.-Thu. Credit cards. $

MARTIN WINE CELLAR — 714 Elmeer Ave., Metairie , 896-7350; www. martinwine.com — The wine emporium offers gourmet sandwiches and deli items. The Reuben combines corned beef, melted Swiss, sauerkraut and Russian dressing on rye bread. The Sena salad features chicken, golden raisins, blue cheese, toasted pecans and pepper jelly vinaigrette over field greens. No reservations. Lunch daily, dinner Mon.-Fri., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$

DINER DAISY DUKES — 121 Chartres St., 561-

5171; www.daisydukesrestaurant. com — Daisy Dukes is known for its seafood omelet and serves a wide variety of Cajun spiced Louisiana favorites, burgers, po-boys

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Jefferson Davis Pwky., 302-9357 — Head to Bayou Beer Garden for a 10-oz. Bayou burger served on a sesame bun. Disco fries are french fries topped with cheese and debris gravy. No reservations. Lunch and dinner, late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $

59, Abita Springs, (985) 892-0205 — Slow-cooked brisket and pork are specialties at this Northshore smokehouse. The half-slab rib plate contains six ribs served with a choice of two sides. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner Tue.Sat. Credit cards. $

CAFE

CAFE FRERET — 7329 Freret St.,

wide array of Chinese dishes. Sizzling black pepper beef or chicken is prepared with onions, red and green peppers and brown sauce and served on a hot plate with steamed rice on the side. Other options include fried rice, noodle and egg foo young dishes. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

MAURICE FRENCH PASTRIES — 3501 Hessmer Ave., Metairie, 885-1526; 4949 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie, 455-0830; www.mauricefrenchpastries.com — Maurice French Pastries offers an array of continental and French baked goods as well as specialty cakes, cheesecakes and pies. No reservations. Hessmer Avenue: breakfast and lunch Mon.Sat. West Napoleon: breakfast and lunch Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $

OUT2EAT and seafood, including boiled crawfish and oysters on the halfshell. Breakfast is served all day. No reservations. Open 24 hours daily. Credit cards. $$

FRENCH FLAMING TORCH — 737 Octavia St.,

895-0900; www.flamingtorchnola. com — Chef Nathan Gile’s menu includes pan-seared Maine diver scallops with chimichurri sauce and smoked bacon and corn hash. Coffee- and coriander-spiced rack of lamb is oven roasted and served with buerre rouge and chevre mashed potatoes. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

5908 Magazine St., 891-8495; www.martiniquebistro.com — This French bistro has both a cozy dining room and a pretty courtyard. Try dishes such as Steen’s-cured duck breast with satsuma and ginger demi-glace and stone-ground goat cheese grits. Reservations recommended. Lunch Fri., dinner Tue.-Sun., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$ MARTINIQUE

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GOURMET TO GO BREAUX MART — 315 E. Judge Perez,

Chalmette, 262-0750; 605 Lapalco Blvd., Gretna, 433-0333; 2904 Severn Ave., Metairie, 885-5565; 9647 Jefferson Hwy., River Ridge, 737-8146; www.breauxmart.com — Breaux Mart prides itself on its “Deli to Geaux” as well as weekday specials. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

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JULIE’S LITTLE INDIA KITCHEN AT SCHIRO’S — 2483 Royal St., 944-

6666; www.schiroscafe.com — The cafe offers homemade Indian dishes prepared with freshly ground herbs and spices. Selections include chicken, lamb or shrimp curry or vindaloo and vegetarian saag paneer. Schiro’s also serves New Orleans cuisine. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $

NIRVANA INDIAN CUISINE — 4308

Magazine St., 894-9797 — Serving mostly northern Indian cuisine, 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, 836-6859 — The traditional menu features lamb, chicken and seafood served in a variety of ways, including curries and tandoori. Vegetarian options are available. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

ITALIAN ANDREA’S RESTAURANT — 3100 N.

19th St., Metairie 834-8583; www. andreasrestaurant.com — Chef/ owner Andrea Apuzzo’s specialties include speckled trout royale which is topped with lump crabmeat and lemon-cream sauce. Capelli D’Andrea combines housemade angel hair pasta and smoked salmon in light cream sauce. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$

CAFE GIOVANNI — 117 Decatur St., 529-2154; www.cafegiovanni.com — Chef Duke LoCicero serves inventive Italian cuisine and Italian accented contemporary Louisiana cooking. Shrimp Dukie features Louisiana shrimp and a duck breast marinated in Cajun spices served with tasso-mushroom sauce. Belli Baci is the restaurant’s cocktail lounge. Reservations accepted. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

cado in seaweed and tops it with barbecued eel, tuna, eel sauce and wasabi tobiko. No reservations. Frenchmen Street: Lunch Mon.Sat., dinner daily. Pontchartrain Boulevard: lunch and dinner Mon.Sat. Credit cards. $$

PYRAMIDS CAFE — 3151 Calhoun St., 861-9602 — Diners will find authentic, healthy and fresh Mediterranean cuisine featuring such favorites as sharwarma prepared on a rotisserie. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

LOUISIANA CONTEMPORARY

MEXICAN & SOUTHWESTERN

wego, 436-8950; www.moscasrestaurant.com — This family-style eatery has changed little since opening in 1946. Popular dishes include shrimp Mosca, chicken a la grande and baked oysters Mosca, made with breadcrumps and Italian seasonings. Reservations accepted. Dinner Tue.-Sat. Cash only. $$$

586-0972; www.thebombayclub. com — Mull the menu at this French Quarter hideaway while sipping a well made martini. The duck duet pairs confit leg with pepper-seared breast with black currant reduction. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily, latenight Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

RICCOBONO’S PEPPERMILL RESTAURANT — 3524 Severn Ave., Metairie,

267-7485; www.bouchenola.com — This wine bar and restaurant serves creative dishes like tasso truffle mac and cheese with three cheeses and Mornay sauce, baby spinach salad with Maytag blue cheese and bacon lardons, and crispy duck breast with Grand Marnier sweet potatoes and vanilla-balsamic extract. Reservations accepted. Dinner Mon.-Sat., latenight Fri.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$

MOSCA’S — 4137 Hwy. 90 W., West-

455-2266 — This Italian-style eatery serves New Orleans favorites like stuffed crabs with jumbo lump crabmeat with spaghetti bordelaise and trout meuniere with brabant potatoes. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily, dinner Wed.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

VINCENT’S ITALIAN CUISINE — 4411

Chastant St., Metairie, 885-2984; 7839 St. Charles Ave., 866-9313; www.vincentsitaliancuisine.com — Try house specialties like veal- and spinach-stuffed canneloni. Bracialoni is baked veal stuffed with artichoke hearts, bacon, garlic and Parmesan cheese and topped with red sauce. Reservations accepted. Chastant Street: lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. St. Charles Avenue: lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Tue.Sun. Credit cards. $$

JAPANESE KYOTO — 4920 Prytania St., 891-

3644 — Kyoto’s sushi chefs prepare rolls, sashimi and salads. “Box” sushi is a favorite, with more than 25 rolls. Reservations recommended for parties of six or more. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

MIKIMOTO — 3301 S. Carrollton

Ave., 488-1881; www.mikimotosushi.com — Sushi choices include new and old favorites, both raw and cooked. The South Carrollton roll includes tuna tataki, avocado and snow crab. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch Sun.-Fri., dinner daily. Delivery available. Credit cards. $$ MIYAKO JAPANESE SEAFOOD & STEAKHOUSE — 1403 St. Charles

Ave., 410-9997; www.japanesebistro.com — Miyako offers a full range of Japanese cuisine, with specialties from the sushi or hibachi menus, chicken, beef or seafood teriyaki, and tempura. Reservations accepted. Lunch Sun.-Fri., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ ROCK-N-SAKE — 823 Fulton St., 581-

7253; www.rocknsake.com — Rockn-Sake serves traditional Japanese cuisine with some creative twists. There’s a wide selection of sushi, sashimi and rolls or spicy gyoza soup, pan-fried soba noodles with chicken or seafood and teriyaki dishes. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch Fri., dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

WASABI SUSHI — 900 Frenchmen St., 943-9433; 8550 Pontchartrain Blvd., 267-3263; www.wasabinola. com — Wasabi serves a wide array of Japanese dishes. Wasabi honey shrimp are served with cream sauce. The Assassin roll bundles tuna, snow crab and avo-

BOMBAY CLUB — 830 Conti St.,

BOUCHE — 840 Tchoupitoulas St.,

MIA’S — 1622 St. Charles Ave., 3019570 — Veal Oscar features lightly breaded veal topped with lump crabmeat and hollandaise, served with garlic red potatoes and grilled asparagus. The alligator pear and crabmeat salad combines avocado and crabmeat over tomatoes, red onions and greens in balsamic glaze. Reservations accepted. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$

MILA — 817 Common St., 412-2580; www.milaneworleans.com — MiLA takes a fresh approach to Southern and New Orleans cooking, focusing on local produce and refined techniques. Try New Orleans barbecue lobster with lemon confit and fresh thyme. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.Fri. dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$ RALPH’S ON THE PARK — 900 City

Park Ave., 488-1000; www.ralphsonthepark.com — Popular dishes include baked oysters Ralph, turtle soup and the Niman Ranch New York strip. There also are brunch specials. Reservations recommended. Lunch Fri., dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$

REDEMPTION — 3835 Iberville St., 309-3570 — Redemption offers contemporary Louisiana cooking. Chambord duckling is served with cherry vinaigrette. Seared foie gras is complemented by vanilla parsnip puree. Reservations recommended. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sun., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$

TOMMY’S WINE BAR — 752 Tchoupitoulas St., 525-4790 — Tommy’s Wine Bar offers cheese and charcuterie plates as well as a menu of appetizers and salads from the neighboring kitchen of Tommy’s Cuisine. No reservations. Lite dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

MEDITERRANEAN/ MIDDLE EASTERN ATTIKI BAR & GRILL — 230 Decatur

St., 587-3756; www.attikineworleans.com — Attiki features a range of Mediterranean cuisine including entrees of beef kebabs and chicken shawarma. Reservations recommended. Lunch, dinner and latenight daily. Credit cards. $$

COUNTRY FLAME — 620 Iberville St.,

522-1138 — Country Flame serves a mix of popular Mexican and Cuban dishes. Come in for fajitas, pressed Cuban sandwiches made with hickory-smoked pork and char-broiled steaks or pork chops. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

JUAN’S FLYING BURRITO — 2018

Magazine St., 569-0000; 4724 S.Carrollton Ave. 486-9950; www. juansflyingburrito.com — This wallet-friendly restaurant offers new takes on Mexican-inspired cooking. It’s known for its mealand-a-half-size signature burritos. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

NACHO MAMA’S MEXICAN GRILL —

3242 Magazine St., 899-0031; 1000 S. Clearview Pkwy., Harahan, 7361188; www.nachomamasmexicangrill.com — These taquerias serve Mexican favorites such as portobello mushroom fajitas and chile rellenos. There are happy hour margaritas on weekdays and daily drink specials. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

SANTA FE — 3201 Esplanade Ave., 948-0077 — This casual cafe serves creative takes on Southwestern cuisine. Bolinos de Bacalau are Portuguese-style fish cakes made with dried, salted codfish, mashed potatoes, cilantro, lemon juice, green onions and egg and served with smoked paprika aioli. Outdoor seating is available. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$ TOMASITO’S MEXICAN CUISINE — 755 Tchoupitoulas St., 527-0942

— Tomasito’s is an upscale cantina with a patio for outdoor dining. The carnitas platter features marinated and slow-cooked pork served with Mexican rice, refried beans and a choice of salsa verde, smoky chipotle or a traditional Mexican sauce. No reservations. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

MUSIC AND FOOD GAZEBO CAFE — 1018 Decatur St.,

525-8899; www.gazebocafenola. com — The Gazebo features a mix of Cajun and Creole dishes and ice cream daquiris. The New Orleans sampler rounds up jambalaya, red beans and rice and gumbo. Other options include salads, seafood poboys and burgers. No reservations. Lunch and early dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

HOUSE OF BLUES — 225 Decatur St., 310-4999; www.hob.com/neworleans — Try the pan-seared Voodoo Shrimp with rosemary cornbread. The buffet-style gospel brunch features local and regional groups. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$ THE MARKET CAFE — 1000 Decatur

St., 527-5000; www.marketcafenola.com — Dine indoors or out on seafood either fried for platters or po-boys or highlighted in dishes such as crawfish pie, crawfish etouffee or shrimp Creole. Sandwich options include muffulettas,

Philly steaks on po-boy bread and gyros in pita bread. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

SIBERIA — 2227 St. Claude Ave., 265-

8855 — This music clubs serves dishes like fish and chips, spicy hot wings, tacos and more. There are weekly specials and vegetarian and vegan options. No reservations. Dinner and late-night Mon.Sat. Credit cards. $

SNUG HARBOR JAZZ BISTRO — 626 Frenchmen St., 949-0696; www. snugjazz.com — Traditional Creole and Cajun fare pepper the menu along with newer creations such as the fish Marigny, topped with Gulf shrimp in a Creole cream sauce. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

NEIGHBORHOOD ARTZ BAGELZ — 3138 Magzine St., 309-7557; www.artzbagelz.com — Artz bakes its bagels in house and options include onion, garlic, honey whole wheat, cinnamonraisin, salt and others. Get one with a schmear or as a sandwich. Salads also are available. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $

BRAXTON’S RESTAURANT — 636 Franklin Ave., Gretna, 301-3166; www.braxtonsnola.com — Braxton’s serves a mix of salads, poboys, deli sandwiches and entrees. Start a meal with oysters Louise, featuring fried oysters on a bed of spinach and cheese. The seafood platter includes fried shrimp, oysters, catfish strips, french fries, potato salad and vegetables. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat., late-night Fri.Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$

KATIE’S RESTAURANT — 3701 Iberville St., 488-6582; www.katiesinmidcity.com — Favorites at this Mid-City restaurant include the Cajun Cuban with roasted pork, grilled ham, cheese and pickles pressed on buttered bread. The Boudreaux pizza is topped with cochon de lait, spinach, red onions, roasted garlic, scallions and olive oil. There also are salads, burgers and Italian dishes. Reservations accepted. Lunch daily, Dinner Tue.Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$ KOZ’S — 515 Harrison Ave., 4840841; 6215 Wilson St., Harahan, 7373933; www.kozcooks.com — Louisiana favorites such as seafood platters, muffulettas and more than 15 types of po-boys, ranging from hot sausage to cheeseburger, are available at Koz’s. The Will’s Chamber of Horrors sandwich features roast beef, ham, turkey, Swiss and American cheese, Italian dressing and hot mustard. . No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.Sat. Credit cards. $

OLIVE BRANCH CAFE — 1995 Barataria Blvd., Marrero, 348-2008; 3700 Orleans Ave., 302-1220; 5145 Gen. de Gaulle Drive, 393-1107; www.olivebranchcafe.com — These cafes serve soups, salads, sandwiches, wraps and entrees. Chicken and artichoke pasta is tossed with penne in garlic and olive oil. Shrimp Carnival features smoked sausage, shrimp, onion and peppers in roasted garlic cream sauce over pasta. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.Sat. Credit cards. $$ RAJUN CAJUN CAFE — 5209 W.

Napoleon Ave., Metairie, 883-5513; www.rajuncajuncafe.com — The cafe serves soups, salads, po-boys, muffulettas, seafood plates and a

few entree platters. Daily specials include items such as breaded pork chops on Wednesdays and seafood options on Friday. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

PIZZA ITALIAN PIE — Citywide; www.

italianpie.com — Italian Pie offers an array of pizzas, calzones, sandwiches, wraps and salads. The Mediterranean pie is topped with artichoke hearts, kalamata olives, red onion, tomatoes, herbed ricotta, mozzarella and pesto sauce. The spinach and artichoke pie includes mushrooms, onion, feta, mozzarella and garlic sauce. Delivery available. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $ MARKS TWAIN’S PIZZA LANDING —

2035 Metairie Road, Metairie, 8328032; www.marktwainspizza.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. $

NONNA MIA CAFE & PIZZERIA — 3125 Esplanade Ave., 948-1717 — Nonna Mia uses homemade dough for pizza served by the slice or whole pie and offers salads, pasta dishes and panini. Gourmet pies are topped with ingredients like pancetta, roasted eggplant, portobello mushrooms and prosciutto. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $ REGINELLI’S — 741 State St., 899-

1414; 817 W. Esplanade Ave., Kenner, 712-6868; 874 Harrison Ave., 488-0133; 3244 Magazine St. 8957272; 5608 Citrus Blvd., Harahan, 818-0111; www.reginellis.com — This New Orleans original offers a range of pizzas, sandwiches and salads. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

R&O’S RESTAURANT — 216 Old Hammond Hwy., 831-1248 — R&O’s offers a mix of pizza and Creole and Italian seafood dishes. There’s everything from seafood gumbo and stuffed artichokes to po-boys and muffulettas. No reservations. Lunch daily, dinner Wed.-Sun. Credit cards. $

SLICE PIZZERIA — 1513 St. Charles Ave., 525-7437; 5538 Magazine St., 897-4800 — Neapolitan-style pizza rules, but you can buy pizza by the slice and add or subtract toppings as you choose. There are also a full coffee bar, Italian sodas and organic teas. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $ THEO’S NEIGHBORHOOD PIZZA —

4218 Magazine St., 894-8554; 4024 Canal St., 302-1133; www.theospizza.com — There is a wide variety of specialty pies or build your own from the selection of more than two-dozen toppings. Also serving salads and sandwiches. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

WIT’S INN — 141 N. Carrollton Ave., 888-4004 — This Mid-City bar and restaurant features pizzas, calzones, toasted subs, salads and appetizers for snacking. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

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899-2054; www.traceysnola.com — The roast beef po-boy dripping with garlicky gravy is the highlight of a menu transplanted from the former Parasol’s to this Uptown bar. Other options include fried seafood and bar noshing items. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Cash only. $

Magazine St., 522-3107 — Choose from a long list of po-boys filled with everything from fried seafood to corned beef to hot sausage to veal. There are breakfast burritos in the morning and daily lunch specials. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Sat. Cash only. $

RED FISH GRILL — 115 Bourbon St., 598-1200; www.redfishgrill. com — Seafood creations by executive chef Brian Katz dominate a menu peppered with favorites like hickory-grilled redfish, pecancrusted catfish, alligator sausage and seafood gumbo. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

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Magazine St., 899-3374; www. mahonyspoboys.com — Mahoney’s serves traditional favorites and original po-boys like the Peacemaker, which is filled with fried oysters, bacon and cheddar cheese. There are daily lunch specials as well. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

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Convention Center Blvd., 520-8530; www.grandislerestaurant.com — Grand Isle offers seafood options from raw oysters to lobster St. Malo with combines Maine lobster, shrimp and mussels in seafood broth. Baked Gulf fish are served with compound chili butter, potatoes and a vegetable. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

— 538 N. Hagen Ave., 482-3047 — Parkway serves juicy roast beef po-boys, hot sausage po-boys, fried seafood and more. No reservations. Kitchen open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Wed.-Mon. Credit cards. $

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www.bigmommaschickenandwaffles.com — Big Mamma’s serves hearty combinations like the six-piece which includes a waffle and six fried wings served crispy or dipped in sauce. Breakfast is served all day. All items are cooked to order. No reservations. Break-

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SANTA FE TAPAS — 1327 St. Charles Ave., 304-9915 — The menu includes both tapas dishes and entrees. Seared jumbo scallops are served with mango and green tomato pico de gallo. Gambas al ajillo are jumbo shrimp with garlic, shallots, chilis and cognac. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sun., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

CRESCENT CITY STEAKS — 1001 N. Broad St., 821-3271; www.crescentcitysteaks.com — Order USDA prime beef dry-aged and hand-cut in house. There are porterhouse steaks large enough for two or three diners to share. Bread pudding with raisins and peaches is topped with brandy sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch Tue.-Fri. and Sun., dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$

VEGA TAPAS CAFE — 2051 Metarie Road, 836-2007; www.vegatapascafe.com — Vega’s mix of hot and cold tapas dishes includes a salad of lump crabmeat on arugula with blood orange vinaigrette, seared tuna with avocado and tomato relish, braised pork empanadillos, steamed mussels and shrimp with tomatoes and garlic in caper-basil cream. Reservations accepted. Dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE —

Harrah’s Hotel, 525 Fulton St., 5877099; 3633 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 888-3600; www. ruthschris.com — Ruth’s top-quality steaks are broiled in 1,800-degree ovens and arrive at the table sizzling. Reservations recommended. Fulton Street: Lunch and dinner daily. Veterans Memorial Boulevard: Lunch Fri., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

VIETNAMESE AUGUST MOON — 3635 Prytania

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PHO HOA RESTAURANT — 1308 Manhattan Blvd., 302-2094 — Pho Hoa serves staple Vietnamese dishes including beef broth soups, vermicelli bowls, rice dishes and banh mi sandwiches. Bo kho is a popular beef stew. Appetizers include fried egg rols, crab rangoons and rice paper spring rolls. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and early dinner daily. Credit cards. $ PHO NOLA — 3320 Transcontinental

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MODELING/ACTING ACTORS/MOVIE EXTRAS

Needed immediately for upcoming roles $150-$300/day depending on job requirements. No experience, all looks. 1-800-560-8672 A-109. For casting times/locations.

MUSIC/MUSICIANS LA RED HOT RECORDS

Jobs in Sales, Graphics/Web, Marketing, Accounting, A&R, $25-50K Email resume to: louisianaredhotrecords@ gmail.com

PART TIME NIGHT CLERK

Small hotel seeking part time, night clerk . Non-smoker. Call 566-1177 for appt.

RESTAURANT/HOTEL/BAR

LEGAL SERVICES Carolyn Chesnutt ATTORNEY AT LAW

ATTN: CONDO ASSOCIATIONS Delinquent Condo Dues? Total Condo Analysis carolynchesnutt@gmail.com

WIT’S INN Bar & Pizza Kitchen Bartender with restaurant food server exp. Apply in person Mon-Fri, 1-4:30 pm 141 N. Carrollton Ave.

RETAIL FT ASSISTANT w w w.martinwine.com

CHEF, SOUS CHEF & CATERING PREPARER Great FT opportunities for candidates with 1-3 years experience who are ready to take a step up. Fine dining, french & asian cuisine a plus. Send resumes to General Manager at 714 Elmeer Ave Metairie LA 70005 (Fax 896-7370)

Needed for French Quarter fine jewelry store. Must be available on weekends. Web design, adobe, and extensive computer knowledge a must. Email resume to frenchquarterjewelry@ gmail.com

RETAIL SUZETTE’S NOW HIRING

Part-time, temporary work. Please apply after 3 pm to Suzettes, 4636 W. Esplanade, Metairie.

VOLUNTEER

Offers Volunteer Opportunities. Make a difference in the lives of the terminally ill & their families. Services include: friendly visits to patients & their families, provide rest time to caretaker, bereavement & office assistance. School service hours avail. Call Volunteer Coordinator @ 504-818-2723 #3016

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SHOWCaSe FRENCH QUARTER

FRENCH QUARTER/ FAUBOURG MARIGNY

LOWER GARDEN DIST./ IRISH CHANNEL

Best Value in French Qtr

1020 ESPLANADE #103. Lovely 2 br, 2 ba condo, high ceil in den, sparkling pool, courtyd, fenced pkg. Private attached alley could be dog run. $349K. Lana Sackett, Gardner Realtors, 504-352-4934. www. lanasackett.com

FRENCH QUARTER STUDIOS

922-24 Dauphine St. $900K Four 1 bedroom apartments. Parking for 5+ cars.

938 Royal St. A $216K Great location for this condo. Perfect for your weekend getaways! Quaint & comfortable. 1 br, great kit & bath.

835 Royal St. $365K Great location, secluded hideaway! Spac 2 br, 2 marble tile baths. Small rear balc overlooking garden.

Paula Bowler • French Quarter Realty o:504-949-5400 • c:504-952-3131 • www.frenchquarterrealty.com

514 DUMAINE , Units 3 & 6. Charming ground & 2nd fl courtyard/balcony. Awesomely located. Each unit $105,000 www.JudyFisher.net; Judy Fisher, Inc, 504-388-3023

HISTORIC VICTORIAN

Renovated, 2 blocks from the Fr. Quarter. 4 bedrooms/4baths, 2 story with courtyard - FANTASTIC! Call Aimee with DEMAND REALTY at 319-0443 or 837-3000.

PRIME FQ COMMERCIAL

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

301 Decatur St. Rare corner. Zoning allows live entertainment. 9,000 sq ft (Approx 3,000 sq ft ea. floor). Beautiful light filled loft style spaces. Possible owner financing. $1,650,000. Judy Fisher Inc. 504-388-3023. www. JudyFisher.net

EAST NEW ORLEANS LOOK NO FURTHER! $175,000

$174,900

2500 GENTILLY BLVD. 2BR/2BA, Lr, dr, den, kit w/granite, fp, hdwd flrs, inground pool. Call (504) 669-7263.

LAKEVIEW/LAKESHORE

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1161 ROBERT E. LEE BLVD

Call (504) 483-3100

8309 Sycamore Street & 2214 Dante Street

MAKE ME BEAUTIFUL AGAIN!

Irish Channel did not flood Katrina damaged house w/2 & 1/3 L-shaped lots. 2 lots each 30x120’ = 60’x120’ & rear portion of corner lot 35’x25’, dble driveway in front w/a single tin garage & single driveway on side street. $8,567 roof, 7 rms & 3 bathrooms. 4th sewer line in rear, 2 lg walk in closets. Large walk in pantry. Huge, red brick floor to ceiling dble sided fireplace. Could house 1 family or owner occupied + 1 rental, or 2 rentals, or could build single/double on second lot. Much space to add on. Huge yd for in-ground pool. Many options for house & land. Paved front patio w/ 2 lg. red brick planters. $195,000, 504-832-1901.

Luxury home in Lake Vista near the lakefront. Over 4000 sq ft. 4 BR, 4.5 BA. Custom kit Lovely pool. $775,000. G.L. Schroeder Realtor, Contractor. 504.241.1000. Cell 504.722.2928. schroederbuild@yahoo.com

COVINGTON COVINGTON COTTAGE

Charming 3 or 4 br, 3.5 ba, 2500 sf. Close to park. Lush landscaping, oversized lot, pool. $359K. Suzy McDaniel 985-640-1836 or 504-944-3605. D. B. Sotheby’s Int’l Realty.

ELEGANT COUNTRY LIVING

Mins. from downtown Covington. Custom European estate on Bogue Falaya River. Main hse 3500 sf, 3 br, 3.5 ba. Guest hse 1000 sf, 2 br, 1 ba. On 4.66 acres. $1,099,000. By Appt. 985-5022882. CovingtonRiverEstate.com.

TCHEFUNCTA COUNTRY CLUB New remod 4 or 5 br, 3.5 ba, gour kit w/gran & Italian tile. Toto whirlpool & spa. It tile shwr in mstr. Designer fixtures. 4700+ total sf. $595K. Suzy McDaniel 985-640-1836/504-9443605. DB Sotheby’s Int’l Realty

UPTOWN/GARDEN DISTRICT 2320 - 2322 LOWERLINE

Spacious raised basement duplex. Craftmen windows, built-ins, large balconies. Wd flrs up & down. Lg basement. Off st. pkg. $339,000. Jennifer Pearl, Realtor. Cell 504-258-5724, Ofc 488-0950. www.jennifervpearl.com

CONDO FOR SALE

GENTILLY

7516 Ebbtide Dr. 3/2, Mstr w/jac tub & dbl vanities, wbfp, hdwd flrs, ss appl, vltd ceils, granite, custom closets, fnced yd, 2 car garage, tiled patio, auto sprinkler 504-421-4841.

REAL ESTATE

1 Blk off St. Charles. 2/2, wd flrs, appls & w/d incl., grnite cntrtps & ss appl. OS pkng. REDUCED PRICE! $148,000. Darlene, Hera Realty 504-914-6352

FOLSOM 50175 SAGE RD, FOLSOM $249,000

Adorable Acadian Cottage on 5 cres. 3BR/2BA w/new kitchen, all new appl & updated baths. Only 40 min from NOLA. Country living close to the city! Delery Comarda Realtors, 504-8753555 www.NOLAHomefinder.com

LUSH FOLSOM ACREAGE

40 rolling acres w/2500sf cottage & 4000sf barn. Pecan & walnut grove, blueberry orchard, live oaks, friuit trees, pond. $625K. Suzy McDaniel 985-640-1836 or 504-944-3605. DB Sotheby’s Int’l Realtors

ABITA SPRINGS HISTORIC ABITA SPRINGS

Steps to Tammany Trace & Abita fairs & festivals. 5 br, 3 ba cottage w/ porches. Less than a year old. $255K. Suzy McDaniel 985-640-1836 or 504944-3605. DB Sotheby’s Int’l Realty

Ann de Montluzin Farmer

broker

Large executive sized home (5000 sq. ft.) on double lot with gourmet kitchen, chic master bath, huge den, 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, sutdio/game room/2nd den and an office plus a six (6) car garage and 3 bedroom/2 bath rental (great tenant at $ 1300 per month) on an adjacent property. Package Price $ 699,000 Sycamore house may be sold separately for $ 529,000

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

Licensed by the Louisiana Real Estate Commission for more than 28 years with offices in New Orleans, LA 70130

THE FERNANDEZ HOUSE

927 DAUPHINE STREET $1,895,000 An excellent example of an early creole cottage set in a serene compound. Beautiful courtyard with mature plantings in a classic partere garden. Property consists of the main house, 4 income producing apartments and a large bonus space-- office, workshop, gym, etc. Parking for multiple cars. Great location.

Paula Bowler • French Quarter Realty o:504-949-5400 • c:504-952-3131 www.frenchquarterrealty.com

(504) 895-1493 (504) 430-8737 farmeran@gmail.com www.demontluzinrealtors.com Licensed in Louisiana for 32 years, building on a real estate heritage since 1905

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1016 NAPOLEON AVE • $350,000

3 br, 2.5 bA, 2088 Sq Ft. Spacious 1st floor w/ wrap around pvt brick patio. Separate dining room and living room with built in bookshelves. Wood burning fireplace in den with French doors opening onto the patio. Located at rear of complex so very private. Assigned parking space. Located on parade route and close to Magazine Street and many amenities. Must see!

CLASSIFIEDS REAL ESTATE Metairie house for Lease

5 BR, 3.5 bath house for Lease, near Transcontinental & W. Esplanade, great neighborhood, schools and churches, convenient shopping. Pets ok. $1950 per month + deposit.

OLD METAIRIE 1/2 OFF FIRST MONTH OLD METAIRIE SECRET

1 or 2 BR, Sparkling Pool, Bike Path, 12’ x 24’ Liv.Rm, Sep Din, King Master, No Pets, No Sect 8, $699 & $799 . 504-236-5776

METAIRIE TOWERS

1BR, 1-1/2 BA, pool. Elec & cable included, parking. 24 hr Concierge Service, $970/mo 914-882-1212.

CHARMING OLD METAIRIE HOME

On Elmeer Ave. Approx. 1350 sq. ft. 3BR/1.5BA. Renov’t, SS kit, beautiful hrwd flrs, ceil fans, CA&H. Study area, fenced. $1685 + dep. (504) 554-3844.

WEST BANK TERRYTOWN

434 Bruce Ave, 3 BR, 1.5 BA, patio, util rm, carport, lg liv/din, kit w/oven, refrig, cabinets, cooktop. Lg yd. Lse $1000/mo. No smoke. 451-0913.

ALGIERS POINT HISTORIC ALGIERS POINT

High end 1-4BR. Near ferry, clean, many x-tras, hrdwd flrs, cen a/h, no dogs, no sec 8, some O/S prkng $750$1200/mo. 504-362-7487

BROADMOOR 1819 S. LOPEZ ST.

Broadmoor 1/2 Shotgun dbl 2BR/1.5BA. Hrdwd flr. Cen. A/H, w/d. $1100/mo. 1 yr lse req. + sec. dep. Avail. 10/1. 504-577-0938. edgeglow@yahoo.com.

CARROLLTON 8216 FIG

Good landlord looking for good tenant! 1 blk off Carrollton. 2br/1ba, 1/2 dble, hdwd flrs, CA&H. $850/mo Call Chuck at 504-236-3609

CITY PARK/BAYOU ST. JOHN 1BR/1BA, 4208 Dumaine

One block from City Park. Liv rm, lge closet, cen a/h, w/d, refrig, d/w, fans, wood flrs, granite countertops, $850/mo. 504-234-0877

4228 ORLEANS AVE.

1/2 Dble 2 Sty, 2Bd, 1Ba, A/C, Refig, Stove, W/D, Garage. $1275/mo, 1-yr Lse Sec Dep., No Pets. Call 225-802-6554/ email dicklea@cox.net

DOWNTOWN 1329 FRENCHMAN ST.

Living room, 1 BR, kitchen, tile bath. No pets. $500/mo. Call 504-494-0970.

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ESPLANADE RIDGE 1208 N. GAYOSO

Upper 2 BR, LR, DR, 1 BA, KIT, wood/ ceramic flrs, high ceilings, cen a/h, w/d hkups, no pets. $1100 mo. 432-7955.

LAKEFRONT LARGE ATTRACTIVE APT

2BR, 2BA w/ appls, beautiful courtyard setting w/swimming pool, quiet neighborhood. $900/mo. 504-495-6044 or 504-756-7347

MID CITY SMALL OFFICE SPACE

MID CITY - Offstreet parking for one vehicle. Separate entrance. Available 10/1. Contact Jane, (504) 482-5292

UPTOWN/GARDEN DISTRICT 1006 WASHINGTON AVE

1 BR, 1200 sf, furn, cen a/h, hdwd flrs, d/w, w/d, gated parking, pool, no pets, $750/mo. Lse. 504-458-6509.

1205 ST CHARLES/$1075

Fully Furn’d studio/effy/secure bldg/ gtd pkg/pool/gym/wifi/laundry. Avail 10/1. 985-871-4324, 504-442-0573.

1510 CARONDELET 1 block to St. Charles

2 Eff apts. Lower $650 tenant pays elec. Upper $700 incl util, w/d on site 1-888-239-6566 or mballier@ yahoo.com

1510 CARONDELET

Lg 1 BR Apt, 1 blk St. Charles. open floor plan, remodeled kit & bath, laundry facilities on site. $800.1-888239-6566 or mballier@yahoo.com

1508 CARONDELET ST- 2 APTS

Studio, newly remodeled kit & ba, hdwd flrs. $800/mo. Util incl. Huge 2 BR Apt. Bright, spacious,, high ceilings, hdwd flrs, $1100 Both have Cent a/h, laundry facility avail 24 hrs. Walk 1 blk to St. Charles St Car, easy access to I-10, CBD & FQ. No pets/No smokers. 1-888-2396566. mballier@yahoo.com

215 MILLAUDON

Great landlord looking for great tenants! Near Tulane Univ., 1 br, 1 bath, CA & H, equip’d kit, fenced in yard. $695 Call Chuck, 504-236-3609.

3219A PRYTANIA

Perfect for prof’, Renov Vict hse, 2br/,1 full + 1/2 ba, LR, DR, kit, wd flrs, w/i balc., appls, ca&h, security, pool privileges. $1500/mo. 813-8186 274-8075.

3921 CONSTANCE

LOWER GARDEN DIST./ IRISH CHANNEL 1/2 BLOCK TO MAGAZINE

2 BR, Newly renov shotgun style $895/mo Also: Rms by week, private bath. $175/wk all util incl. 504-2020381, 738-2492.

ROOMS FOR RENT CANAL ST - 1 ROOM

Very, very clean. Great n’hood, 6 mo rent agreement. $140/wk, incl wtr & elec. 282-7296. NO CALLS AFT 7PM

WAREHOUSE DISTRICT CBD CONDO WITH BALC

441 Gravier cor Magazine. Large 1 bdrm, 1 ba, with garage parking, huge windows, fully equippped kit, w/d. Avail Sept 1. $2035/mo. S. Talbot 504-9759763. TALBOT REALTY GROUP

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1/2 double, living room, bedroom, kitchen, bath, a/c unit. $675/mo. Call 895-6394 or 289-9977.

4917 S MIRO ST

2 BR, 1 BA, pool, cen a/h. $885 mo, water incl. Furn kit, w/d. Safe neighborhood. Call 452-2319 or 821-5567

FURN 2BDRM/1BA HOUSE

Complete w/fridge, w&d, mw, stove, sec sys, CA&H, os pkng. On srtcr & Busline. Quiet n’bhood. $1,100 mo + sec dep. No pets/smokers. Call (504) 866-2250

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