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no way I can talk about the future and what the future holds without paying homage to the city of New Orleans and its fans, and my friends and family in that community who have made me who I am for the past six years,” Paul said. “This has definitely been an unbelievable time for me and my family because New Orleans took me in from day one as one of their own, and I will continue to do as much work there as I can in the community. I have an after-school program there, and my kids in the CP3 Afterschool Zone — if you’re watching, I love you kids and I miss you guys — but I just want you guys in New Orleans to know that you’ll always genuinely and seriously have a very spe-

In every respect, Chris Paul has been an all-star both on and off the court. cial place in my heart.” Then, after pausing a moment, and almost as an afterthought, he added, “And … I’m excited to be here in L.A.” Paul’s character shines even more in contrast to the high-handed manner of NBA Commissioner David Stern, who, as the de facto current owner of the Hornets, scrapped the team’s first trade of Paul to the Los Angeles Lakers. Fans across the country blasted Stern’s handling of the trade, so much so that he ultimately relented on the latest deal with the Los Angeles Clippers. Paul’s next appearance in the New Orleans Arena will be March 22, when the Hornets host the Clippers. We have no doubt that he’ll be back before then, however, to continue his work with the CP3 Foundation — and to continue his love affair with New Orleans. You’ll always have a very special place in our hearts, too, CP3.

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t took nearly a week and several tries, but the New Orleans Hornets finally put together a deal to trade All-Star point guard Chris Paul before the start of the 2011-12 NBA season — and before free agency barred the team from getting anything for Paul upon his inevitable departure. News that Paul had been traded to the Los Angeles Clippers generated mixed emotions across the Crescent City last week. Fans were both relieved at the prospect of picking up three good players and a first-round draft pick in exchange for Paul and, at the same time, saddened at the thought of losing one of the city’s genuine heroes. In every respect, Chris Paul has been an all-star both on and off the court. In the New Orleans Arena, he dazzled fans and opponents alike with his ball-handling skills and his ability to take control of a game. Probably the most memorable thing about Paul’s career as a Hornet has been his unselfishness as a player. In his six seasons with the team, he averaged nearly 19 points a game — yet he easily could have posted another 10 or even 15 points per game had he not passed the ball off to teammates so often, typically right after driving past an opponent into the lane. There can be no doubt that Paul was a major reason why local hoops fans, prodded by the Hornets’ catchy “I’m In” campaign, scooped up season tickets even during the lockout to show community support for the team. By early December, the Hornets passed the 10,000 season ticket mark — selling the most season tickets in the NBA in the last half of 2011, a major accomplishment for any team. Paul has been equally inspiring as a citizen. His CP3 Foundation raised money for kids and families in New Orleans and in his native Winston-Salem, N.C. Locally, his CP3 Afterschool Zone gives children a chance to participate in a variety of activities, including yoga, dance, karate, cooking classes, gardening and more. The program aims to enhance and promote education, health, sports and social responsibility. He also helped rebuild several New Orleans Recreation Department playgrounds after Hurricane Katrina. As recently as last month, he sponsored exhibition games with fellow superstars LeBron James, Dwayne Wade, Kevin Durant, John Wall and others — all to raise money for his foundation. Lest anyone think Paul’s charitable efforts or his professed feelings for New Orleans were just PR, consider his opening remarks to the media upon his arrival in Los Angeles last Thursday (Dec. 15), the day after his trade was finalized. “There’s

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DEAR LOUIS, Your parents are among a host of folks who celebrated at New Orleans’ Polynesian paradise known as Bali Ha’i at the Beach. It was located at Pontchartrain Beach, and it was the place for prom dates and other special occasions. The restaurant was owned by the Batt family, who ran Pontchartrain Beach Amusement Park for 54 years before it closed in 1983. Today, there is a whole generation of New Orleanians who don’t remember the park that included a beach shore, amusement rides, concessions stands and live music concerts. A young Elvis Presley even sang there. The Bali Ha’i was not the first restaurant at the amusement park; the first eatery there was called the Beach Terrace. In April 1958, Harry Batt Sr. brought in a load of bamboo poles, and Joseph Lenz designed a new restaurant under Batt’s direction. They took a single-story building, added some peaked A-frames to the roof, installed various landscaping elements such as palm trees and Tikis, and changed the plain building that had housed Beach Terrace into a nifty Polynesian restaurant. Inside there was bamboo decor and a giant mural of the Hawaiian Islands. It was fancy, so people spending a day on the beach couldn’t dine there wearing just their bathing suits. Initially, this new creation was called the Beachcomber, and everyone loved the Cantonese cuisine and exotic drinks in clever glasses with umbrellas. But Batt’s new restaurant also created a problem. Attorneys pointed out that a restaurant with this name already existed — Don the Beachcomber, a popular West Coast restaurant with a similar Polynesian theme. So Batt changed the name to the Bali Ha’i when the park opened for the 1959 season. The name came from the musical South Pacific, which was popular at the time. The amusement park was open for only four months out of the year, but the Bali Ha’i stayed open year round, although business wasn’t great when the park was closed. When the park closed permanently, the restaurant followed suit. You can see remnants of the restaurant — two tikis and an A-frame gazebo used as a

picnic shelter — at the Kenner Veterans Memorial Park (1901 Williams Blvd., Kenner), adjacent to Kenner City Hall. Here’s a bonus: the recipe for Bali Ha’i’s most famous drink — the Fog Cutter. Combine these ingredients in a pitcher and make several people very happy: 8 ounces orange juice, 6 ounces lime juice, 6 ounces simple syrup, 4 ounces light rum, 4 ounces dark rum, 4 ounces brandy, 4 ounces gin, and 1/4 ounce almond extract. Please drink responsibly.

Part of the Bali Ha’i restaurant now is a picnic shelter in a Kenner park. HEY BLAKE, AN ACQUAINTANCE CLAIMS THAT AS A 2-YEAR-OLD IN 1929, HE SAW THE GRAF ZEPPELIN IN NEW ORLEANS, NOTING A SWASTIKA ON ITS TAIL. DID THE ZEPPELIN EVER VISIT NEW ORLEANS? ALVIN BURNSTEIN

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“THANK YOU NEW ORLEANS for 6 of the BEST years of my life … to the organization, my teammates, coaches, and the fans you will always be my family and have a special place in my heart!!!” — Now-former New Orleans Hornets point guard Chris Paul on his Twitter account Dec. 15. It was announced the previous night, following CP3’s NBA-blocked trade agreement, that Paul would start the season with the Los Angeles Clippers.

Inside the Hornets Nest NEW ORLEANS STARTS ITS SEASON WITHOUT A BIG STAR — TRADING CHRIS PAUL LAST WEEK — BUT WITH A HOST OF NEW PLAYERS.

“Yeah! It’s going to be Lob City!” — Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin, after teammate DeAndre Jordan received the news on the phone (“No way!”) that Chris Paul would join the team after a trade deal giving up Clippers Eric Gordon, Chris Kaman, Al-Farouq Aminu and an unprotected No. 1 draft pick. A beaming Griffin also shoulder bumped Jordan, and T-shirts bearing “Lob City” in place of the Clippers logo already are making the rounds.

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“We did the best we can to express our displeasure.” — A “privately fuming” Los Angeles Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak to the Los Angeles Times following Paul’s trade announcement. The NBA vetoed a three-tiered trade agreement six days earlier that would have swapped Paul for the Lakers’ Lamar Odom and sent Lakers’ Pau Gasol to the Houston Rockets.

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Superstar point guard Chris Paul, shown here in a matchup with the Los Angeles Lakers, was traded to the Los Angeles Clippers last week. An earlier deal that would have sent CP3 to the Lakers and was favored by the Hornets was nixed by NBA Commissioner David Stern. him or risk losing the player generally regarded as the best point guard in the NBA — and get nothing in return. The trouble is that Paul, who will be a free agent after this season, is within his right to play for another team. That’s what free agency is. As a result, the villain in this story became David Stern and the NBA owners. Stern apparently didn’t

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Jahri Evans, Roman Harper, Malcolm Jenkins and Lance Moore, along with former teammate Darren Sharper, helped rebuild three houses last week as part of the United Way of Southeast Louisiana’s NO Place Like Home project “Hope for the Holidays.” Phoenix of New Orleans and the St. Bernard Project were partners in the program, which rebuilds homes for families still displaced after Hurricane Katrina.

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few weeks ago, the New Orleans Hornets made an announcement that surprised neutral observers and signaled a monumental shift for the future of the franchise. The news came just as the NBA lockout ended and training camps were set to start, yet somehow it was nearly overlooked by the media. It’s not hard to see why, since most headlines involving the Hornets during the past couple of weeks have centered on the melodrama culminating in Chris Paul’s trade to the Los Angeles Clippers. The days-long fiasco — prompted by the league axing two previous deals on dubious grounds — has been a public relations nightmare for a league seeking to get past a messy work stoppage. It also made for a surreal preseason experience. Paul attended training camp but never talked to the press; he even got a pass on media day (when sports reporters and photographers traditionally have access to players) — the same day he was traded. Head coach Monty Williams tried to conduct regular practices, but until the trade, which was made less than 48 hours before the team’s first preseason game, Williams had no idea what his lineup would be. All the while, general manager Dell Demps and team president Hugh Weber were working feverishly behind the scenes to find a resolution to the drama so it wouldn’t derail the season before it even began. Ostensibly, Chris Paul is to blame for the whole saga. When he refused to sign an extension of his contract, Paul left the Hornets with no other choice but to trade

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have his fill of bad press with the lockout and decided to undermine his popularity by rejecting the best trade deals Demps has been able to make with what little leverage he had. Everything about the situation — the conflict of interest with having the league own the Hornets, threats of litigation by the players’ union and the way the trade drama has overshadowed the start of the season — could make fans lose faith in the franchise. But to lose faith would mean overlooking the good news that has come out of the situation. There’s the announcement that everyone seems to be overlooking. It’s an unlikely rock that Williams and Co. can use for support, something that NBA teams from cities big and small would kill for: more than 10,000 season-ticket holders. “I think that’s what’s lost in all of this,” Williams said. “The work that Hugh Weber and all of those beautiful people downtown (who) have been busting their butts since last season to appeal to our community and show them that we’re committed to be here.” Speaking at media day Dec. 14, Weber insisted that people who bought season tickets did so to support the whole team, not just Paul. That’s not just PR-speak. Having a legitimate superstar is a good selling point for fans, but rumors about Paul’s departure have been flying around since last year. To counter them, the Hornets applied a smart and aggressive media campaign and earned widespread support from New Orleans city government and the business community. For a small-market team on the verge of losing its lone star player, this is no small feat.

Hornets head coach Monty Williams (left) and general manager Dell Demps share a lighthearted moment after trading Chris Paul for three players and a draft pick. A more impressive accomplishment is that the Hornets have gone from one of the league’s least financially viable teams four years ago to one of its most profitable at the start of this year’s training camp. This turnaround has led to Weber announcing the Hornets are “60 to 100 days” away from announcing a new owner (and putting the whole Stern mess behind them). As it turns out, the team that has seemed on the verge of disarray for the past several weeks is in a better position than most franchises in the NBA. It’s one thing to have an owner and a strong fan base, and quite another to ask both to tolerate watching a team win less than 20 games. Many have chastised Stern for killing a trade that would have landed the Hornets last year’s sixth man of the year (Lamar Odom) and a mix of veterans and draft picks from the Houston Rockets that theoretically would have given the Hornets a team with which to compete immediately. Demps, it seemed, was dealing with the same kind of behavior one would expect from the worst type of smallmarket owner struggling to reconcile the hard truths of NBA basketball. The current reality, however, is that smaller markets not only have less money, but even the players they can afford care

Marco Belinelli and Jarrett Jack and forwards Trevor Ariza, Carl Landry and Quincy Pondexter. The deal with the Clippers landed the Hornets solid young talent in guard Eric Gordon (who at 22 already is scoring 22 points a game) as well as an experienced center in seven-year veteran Chris Kaman (who could stay on the roster or be traded for even more assets). On top of that, the Hornets acquired prospect forward Al-Farouq Aminu and a first-round draft pick next year, giving New Orleans two with which to build its roster even more. This translates into Williams having a slew of young, untested athletes to which he’ll have to teach his system during a short pre-season before a shortened season. Williams is no fool; he’s said repeatedly that for a young team to succeed, it needs a lot of practice time and opportunities to study film. The Hornets have no such luxury, but neither does any other team. If it’s lucky New Orleans can pull out wins through work ethic and the benefit of young, fresh legs. That’s not to say the Hornets will be mediocre or worse for long. You can trust Williams’ abilities because he, like Demps, is a product of a San Antonio Spurs organization that has won four championships in the past 13 years and has missed the playoffs only once — the 1989-1990 season — all while playing in a market almost identical in size to New Orleans. The Spurs enjoyed their success with the aid of two superstar players: Hall of Fame center David Robinson and threetime league MVP Tim Duncan (neither of which ever felt the need to test the waters of free agency). But Robinson and Duncan enjoyed success because the Spurs’ front office was wellequipped to make sure their superstars were surrounded with championshipcaliber talent. The Hornets are far from being the Spurs, but it’s not irrational to say that, while this season may be destined to be a forgettable stepping stone in the rebuilding process, the Hornets have competent people in charge to lead the organization in the right direction (this is also assuming Weber’s 60- to 100day prediction on a new owner comes to pass). There is no denying that Paul and the league have dealt the Hornets a terrible hand. But these are not end times. For 10,000-plus people who’ve bought season tickets, unproven talent and a competent and capable front office may not be the sexiest reason to stay optimistic about the franchise, but if the Spurs’ track record is any indication, it’s certainly not something you should overlook.

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less about a paycheck than their chance to play in a big city. Paul’s concern isn’t so much that his earning potential is slightly diminished by playing in New Orleans, but that his legacy’s potential is diminished. Small-market owners with bad teams believe this is what’s killing the NBA. Because the league owns the Hornets and Stern is the de facto owner, his main priority is the team’s bottom line. When the league bought the Hornets for more than $300 million last year, it intended to earn a return on its investment. The 29 other owners in the league aren’t in the business of losing money on a franchise that’ isn’t their own. Losing Paul for anything less than a slew of quality players and draft picks diminishes the team’s resale value — no matter how many people have committed to season tickets. The league’s perception that superstar players’ trade demands undermine a small-market team’s abilities to compete ignores the reality that mismanaged teams and those with incompetent owners usually fail no matter who’s on the roster. The Hornets’ front office and coaching staff are competent and capable. Demps had not one, but three deals lined up for Paul over a five-day span, all of which would have positioned New Orleans with a remade roster and a bright future. To his credit, Demps seemed unaffected as the league stymied each deal for reasons that appeared less-and-less comprehensible, even managing a smile and laugh when meeting the media as the Twittersphere was abuzz with rumors he had threatened to resign. (Demps denied he ever did that). Meanwhile, there’s Williams, who was handicapped by the uncertainty of his roster as the saga dragged on. But when asked about dealing with that uncertainty, Williams didn’t speculate about who may or may not be playing for him. His focus was — and always has been — on the here and now. “Would I love to have some things in order? Absolutely. But that’s not the case,” he said. “You have to deal with reality. I have to devote myself to the people who are here right now and prepare as best I can and that’s what we’re doing right now.” For most of a week, Williams was bombarded with questions about his team and roster that he couldn’t answer. But he stressed, “We’re a no excuses, no explanation team,” and whoever the Hornets put out on the court will be ready to compete. It won’t be easy. The only players returning from last year’s lineup are forward/center Emeka Okafor, guards

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The administration’s three goals for the initiative are “preserving the crown jewels of America” in places like the Everglades; protecting and preserving the country’s rivers systems; and, in the case of the greenway, preserving the “great urban parks,” one of President Barack Obama’s highest priorities, Salazar said. The Lafitte program is one of only seven park projects nationally the Obama administration has chosen to focus and provide limited federal funds. The Lafitte project already has $7.5 million in Community Development Block Grants to kick-start construction. “Literally thousands (of projects) could’ve been taken on,” Salazar said, adding the administration will work closely with Mayor Mitch Landrieu’s office and the New Orleans City Council. (District A Councilwoman Susan Guidry said she wants the greenway to connect communities to Lake Pontchartrain.) The National Park Service also will promote the greenway. “We don’t quit,” Salazar said to the crowd. “We didn’t quit with Deepwater Horizon. We didn’t quit after Katrina. … The best days of New Orleans are still

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enneth Gowland laughs as he looks at an empty shell of a theater from its second-floor balcony. Construction workers below, above and alongside him install walls, bars, lights, carpets — everything the Joy Theater needs when it opens in less than a month. Dust swirls, saws buzz, things are hammered into other things. But Gowland, who’s worked on the project since 2005, wading through floodwaters following Hurricane Katrina, experiencing new ownership and frequent starts and stops, says the construction is in its final stage, and he has just a few things left to check off the list before the doors open Dec. 29. “Next week the seats start going in,” he says, waving an arm toward crews rolling out carpet on the balcony. “Today, the carpet’s going in.” Gowland laughs again, not because there clearly is a lot of work to be done with a very, very tight deadline to follow, but because the project — a massive gutting of one of Canal Street’s historic venues, the total renovation of a New Orleans icon and the ambition to anchor the street’s revival as an entertainment capital — is actually happening. “And so much more will happen by tomorrow,” he says.

The Joy Theater originally opened Feb. 7, 1947, the first of its kind on Canal Street in 20 years and a precursor to the streamlined vision of the 1950s. Architect B.W. Edwards used an ultra-Moderne template with a clean, wraparound marquee and glass-plated, glowing red neon spelling “JOY” on a white, vertical sign above the marquee. It was the latest “modern film temple” from theater magnate Joy Houck, who named the theater (and his business, Joy Theaters Inc.) after himself. Houck owned more than 60 theaters across the southeast, including the famed Joy-Strand Theatre in New Orleans, which opened in 1938, and the Robert E. Lee theaters in New Orleans and Baton Rouge. When the Joy opened, The Times-Picayune raved about the new theater’s “latest equipment and clear sound” — and the addition of a first-ofits-kind “cry room,” a sound-proof, glass-encased room for mothers with babies. The Joy was built at a cost of $275,000 and had 1,250 seats. Film celebrity Dan Duryea was the special guest at its opening weekend, which screened Lucille Ball in the revenge-comedy Lover Come Back. (Duryea’s film White Tie and Tails opened the following week.)

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According to theater expert and Prytania Theatre owner Rene Brunet (who ran the Joy from 1978 to 2003 — more on that later), Houck had a competitor and an enemy in E.V. Richards, who managed the neighboring Saenger Theater, the 4,000-seat venue that already had been a Canal Street titan for 20 years by the time the Joy opened. “When Richards found out a theater was going up on Canal Street, he said, ‘He’ll never make it in that theater,’” Brunet says. “So Joy Houck said, ‘I want a great big sign with the name “Joy” on it. … Every time Mr. Richards is going to look at the Saenger Theater, he’s going to see Joy.’” Ironically, the Joy’s reopening this year precedes the Saenger’s, which is scheduled to open for the 2012-2013 Broadway In New Orleans season. Since Hurriane Katrina and the levee failures, the city has put a magnifying glass on the recovery of Canal Street, presently that small area of Canal where it meets North Rampart and Basin streets and Elk Place. Its glory days were far behind it by the ’80s, though the theater remained in operation through the 2000s. Brunet says the 2005 flood was the worst thing to happen to it. Resurgence of business on that end of Canal Street has been patchy. The Saenger’s opening has been pushed back repeatedly, and there have been delays in renovating Loew’s State Theater (or the State Palace Theater), but the neighboring Saint Hotel reopens next month inside the Audubon Building at 931 Canal St. Built in 1909 and closed since 1997, the building received a $45 million makeover for the boutique luxury hotel, which has 166 rooms and a restaurant from Coquette’s Michael Stoltzfus. Across from the Joy is the Krauss Building, which housed department stores for more than 90 years until it closed in 1997. Its $60 million renovation as 1201 Canal brought luxury condominiums to the now 108-year-old building. Edwards’ architectural work also can be seen at near-identical Fiske Theatre in Oak Grove, La., built in 1950, a few years after the Joy. That theater is northeast Louisiana’s oldest — and last month it finally switched its 35 millimeter film equipment to full digital projection, one of the last holdouts to do so. That theater originally was opened in 1928 by Howard Fiske. In 1950 it received a redesign with Edwards’ trademark white-and-red Moderne style. (The theater now is owned by the West Carroll Chamber of Commerce and operated by Holland Entertainment.) “The architecture then was more streamlined, getting away from traditional design,” says Gowland, who is with architecture/design firm Metrostudio, which is overseeing plans for the Joy’s 2011 resurrection. The theater represents an entirely different era of design from its neighbors the Saenger and Loew’s — it’s minimal, sticking closely to its original

The Joy Theater sustained significant damage (top left) following Hurricane Katrina and the 2005 flood, and the building fell into disrepair (top right) until renovations picked up earlier this year.

Moderne-inspired look and traditional theater space with draped curtains lining the walls, neatly packed folding theater seats, and a movie screen on the back wall. With its 2011 makeover, however, those details are no longer there, and the new Joy Theater is not quite a movie theater — it can be anything. “People would come (to the Joy) three times a week and they were showing different things every day. There were no televisions,” Gowland says. “The problem nowadays, the single-screen theater doesn’t fit the business model of theaters anymore. You need a multiplex with a wide choice of [films]. To make this a movie theater, it wouldn’t work. … You have music, corporate events, lectures, comedy acts, you can have chairs, no chairs — there’s a seating we have that looks like a theater seat, but it folds up and can be taken out.” The opening events lineup leans heavily on live music (including Irma Thomas on opening night), and the theater will schedule comedy shows, wedding receptions, dance recitals, theater performances and, of course, film screenings. Neal Hixon, Joe Jaeger, Todd Trosclair and Allan McDonnel comprise the NOLA Theatre District, which purchased the building earlier this year, and

each has a stake in a different field of entertainment: Trosclair produces movies and can envision the Joy as a premiere or festival venue, Hixon and McDonnel see it as a music venue, and Jaeger as a theater venue. The Joy is a huge complement to the upcoming Canal Street theater district, with more seats than Southern Rep Theatre but fewer than the Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts. Bill Johnston, former entertainment director at Harrah’s, was hired in September as Joy’s acting talent coordinator. He added to the lineup his productions Joint’s Jumpin’, a New Orleans R&B revue, and Warehouse Revisited, a tribute to the music of the Warehouse on Tchoupitoulas Street, the legendary rock venue Johnston helped found in 1970. “It’s incredible how much has been done since mid-September and how much more needs to be done before the end of the month — and it’s going to be,” he says. “It’s just staggering. We’ve had so many phone calls from different promoters from around the country who want to rent it.” Johnston says he remembers his early visits to the venue. “When I was a kid I’d go see movies there. I remember seeing The Exorcist there. I had a whole bunch of people behind me more scared than I was, a bunch of little girls going crazy.” Construction crews have blocked off the sidewalk and all entrances to the Joy. Hanging above the PAGE 18

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fenced-in sidewalk is the sign, brought back to life and draped in immaculate white, installed just days before Gambit toured the otherwise constructionheavy, hard-hat-required zone. Gowland says the project has been more than a renovation; it has involved designing and building because the original building plans aren’t available. “There really weren’t a lot of drawings,” he says. “We were only able to find two or three drawings. We had to do a lot of forensic work and peel back layers, and look at old archives … and kind of see how it’s built.” Historically correct, single-person ticket turns flank the entrances on either side of the theater, and a wide lobby bar greets guests. Art-deco flourishes and subway tiles were added in the lobby bathrooms, and double doors on either side of the bar open to a massive, high-ceilinged venue space — up to 405 seats can occupy the bottom floor, which doesn’t have permanent seating, and a standing-room occupancy can top 900. Another wraparound, Moderne-style bar and a soundboard anchor the space facing the stage. The building previously received only minor renovations and was in disrepair, with holes in the roof and several feet of water in the basement. “Because it’s sloped and because of the basement, [floodwater] gathered, and it stayed — from 2005 to 2010,” Gowland says, pointing to the stage. “The old chairs were basically melding into a pile of rust. Because of the moisture, the ceiling completely collapsed. (When it rained), it would add more water, over five years.” Not until the McDonnel Group took over as its general contractor this year were crews able to finish pumping out the water. Gowland used a pirogue to wade through the theater to the wettest, lowest, murkiest and moldiest parts of its foundation to do survey work — not unlike another movie he first saw at the Joy: Jaws. Following its run with Houck and other theater oper-

The Joy Theater’s open floor plan can accommodate up to 900 guests, with additional seating on a second-floor balcony (right). Renovations are scheduled to be completed by Dec. 29, the Joy ‘s opening night featauring music by Irma Thomas (top left).

ators, longtime Joy owner Levere C. Montgomery closed the theater on Aug. 31, 1978. But a few months later on Dec. 28, 1978, Brunet took over. Brunet’s father Rene Brunet Sr. started the family’s theater legacy in 1906, and the family ran a string of theaters including the Carver, the Gallo, the Circle, the Famous, the Clabon (formerly the Harlequin) and the legendary Imperial Theater, built in 1923 (and burned down in 1957). Brunet added a “piggyback” concept to the Joy, with a second screen (and later a third) added to the theater’s second floor. “We didn’t have all the big pictures,” Brunet says. “But we had most of them.” Brunet sits at his desk inside his office at the Prytania. He’s wearing a suit and and a tie with a picture of James Dean in a red jacket. Above Brunet’s chair is a certificate from New Orleans City Council honoring his 90th birthday. “When you stood on the neutral ground in front of the Joy, you looked at the Joy, the Loew’s, and the Saenger,” he says. “I sound like a salesman for New Orleans.” Brunet championed a family-friendly theater, and the Joy opened with the PG-rated Clint Eastwood-and-chimpanzee buddy flick Every Which Way But Loose. The theater also screened Alfred Hitchcock classics, hosted premieres, and allowed special screenings — a week before the 1980 premiere of The Blues Brothers, John Belushi called the theater to ensure he could get a seat for the movie. “I said, ‘Be my guest. Tell me when you’re coming and we’ll have it on the screen for you.’ And we did,” Brunet says. The Joy also held a special screening of

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“It’s been a heck of a process,” Gowland says as he surveys the renovation work from the secondfloor balcony. “It’s come a tremendous way. … We’re taking something that’s been out of commerce and demobilized since 2003 and bringing it back into place and reusing the entire building, the entire exterior, all the steel was repaired and reused. To us, that’s really a big component of being a sustainable building.” Downstairs, steps from the bare concrete staircase leading to the balcony, is site superintendent Joseph Montalbano. Growing up in St. Bernard Parish, he remembers taking the streetcar as a boy for a day on Canal Street. It began with lunch at Woolworth’s, shopping at Krauss and a flick at the Joy — Old Yeller and The Yearling were favorites. “Now I get to see it come back to life,” he says.

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Holiday Spirits HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS SUPPORTS YOUNG ARTISTS. BY WILL COVIELLO

three years studying visual art at NOCCA. Brass band musicians, Mardi Gras Indians and New Orleans street culture were common subjects in his paintings (a gallery of his work is posted on the foundation website www.danielpricememorial.org). Other works are on display around the city. Price created the bust of Sir Winston Churchill that sits in the French 75 bar at Arnaud’s Restaurant. He painted some of the images that adorn the Jazz & Heritage Stage at the annual New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, and he also painted murals at Harrah’s New Orleans Casino and other local businesses. The Daniel Price Memorial Fund awards an annual scholarship to one graduating NOCCA student to study at an arts conservatory, and there’s an annual $10,000 grant to the school to support arts programs (covering studio fees, supplies, study at summer programs, audition trips and other expenses), says NOCCA director Sally Perry. The Price award is the largest of the dozen endowed scholarships NOCCA awards annually. Past recipients include Lorna Williams, Charles Chiasson Jr., Ariel Jackson, Jeffie Lanter and others. The Price family has continued to support scholarship winners, staying in touch with the artists and buying their artwork. There’s also an auction at the benefit, and in addition to items from New Orleans Saints Drew Brees and Jimmy Graham, there’s plenty of art, including works by the past scholarship recipients, and it all highlights the ongoing legacy of Price’s love of New Orleans culture and artists.

Roots music troubadour Spencer Bohren collects a holiday haul of stringed instruments, family and friends to celebrate the holidays — offering a mix of folk, blues and country tunes and musical storytelling. Tickets $15. 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Thursday. Snug Harbor, 626 Frenchmen St., 949-0696; www. snugjazz.com

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Isle of Misfit Toys The New Orleans Bingo! Show and the Fleur de Tease burlesque troupe combine for a vaudevillian variety show of music, games and girls, girls, girls. The show also benefits the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves’ Toys for Tots program. Bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate and share the holiday spirit with needy children. Tickets $11. 10 p.m. Friday. Tipitina’s, 501 Napoleon Ave., 895-8477; www.tipitinas.com

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Dax Riggs

Houma turbine Dax Riggs may have relocated to Austin, Texas, but the former Acid Bather hasn’t cooled his jets in Barton Springs. Say Goodnight to the World (Fat Possum), released in 2010 and reincarnated on Daytrotter in April, spears Riggs’ infernal howl on merciless guitar-god totem poles. The Snake and Pony Show opens. Tickets $12. 10 p.m. Friday. One Eyed Jacks, 615 Toulouse St., 569-8361; www.oneeyedjacks.net

Kermit Ruffins & the Barbecue Swingers

DEC

Kermit’s annual Christmas bash begins two days of musical merriment at the Howlin’ Wolf. Expect many of the billed “special guests” to be holdovers at George Porter Jr.’s birthday bash (10 p.m. Monday; tickets $12), a December calendar staple. Tickets $15. 10 p.m. Sunday. The Howlin’ Wolf, 907 S. Peters St., 522-9653; www. thehowlinwolf.com

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rtist and NOCCA graduate Daniel Buckner Price left his mark around New Orleans in the form of murals, commissioned pieces, sculpture, paintings and other work. Price was killed in San Francisco on Dec. 19, 2003, while trying to protect his wife Sarah from an assailant. Shortly afterward, the Price family contacted NOCCA about holding the memorial service at the school. On Dec. 24, 2003, the ceremony was held at Lupin Hall, and the family requested donations to a namesake scholarship foundation in lieu of flowers. That has grown into an ongoing legacy honoring Price and supporting aspiring artists. The foundation’s annual Home for the Holidays concert presents an array of local musicians including many Price knew and loved. “Every year, being in the front and watching the performers is like being in Daniel’s heaven,” says Dr. Steve Price, Daniel’s father, who organizes the concert. “It’s the anniversary of his death, but it helps us celebrate his life. And it’s a homecoming for a lot of people who are from New Orleans, and especially musicians who are on the road all the time.” The original concert featured Kermit Ruffins, Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews, the Rebirth Brass Band, John Boutte and others, and they return this year along with James Andrews, Amanda Shaw, Anders Osborne, Shamarr Allen, Stanton Moore, Rockin’ Dopsie, the Eric Lindell Band and many others. Irma Thomas performs at the patron party. Daniel Price befriended many musicians during his

Dr. Steve Price (center) with Jazz Fest producer Quint Davis, Henry Butler and other musicans at the Home for the Holidays benefit at the House of Blues.

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Spencer Bohren

HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS 6 P.M. PATRON PARTY; 7:30 P.M. BENEFIT,

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2012 Jazz Fest Lineup Announced THE EAGLES, THE BEACH BOYS, TOM PETTY AND FOO FIGHTERS HEADLINE THE FESTIVAL. BY WILL COVIELLO he New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival presented by Shell announced its 2012 lineup, and the Eagles, The Beach Boys, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers and Foo Fighters are among the arena rockers scheduled to perform. There are a host of popular returning headliners, including Al Green, My Morning Jacket, Bonnie Raitt, Herbie Hancock, Esperanza Spalding, John Mayer, Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings and Maze featuring Frankie Beverly. Also performing are Ne-Yo, Florence and the Machine, Janelle Monae, Feist, Bon Iver, Iron and Wine, Jill Scott, Yolanda Adams, Ani DiFranco, Bruce Hornsby and the Zac Brown Band. Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue, Irma Thomas, Dr. John, Pete Fountain, Allen Toussaint, Terence Blanchard, Donald Harrison and BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet are among the local stars who will perform at the Fair Grounds Race Course. The dates for Jazz Fest 2012 are April 27-29 and May 3-6. Daily schedules haven’t been announced yet. Various ticket and VIP packages are available. Individual tickets are $45 each through Feb. 29, 2012, and will be $65 at the gate. Visit www. nojazzfest.com for details.

The second weekend features: The Neville Brothers, Eagles, Foo Fighters, Zac Brown Band, Herbie Hancock, My Morning Jacket, Ne-Yo, Bunny Wailer, Bonnie Raitt, Paulina Rubio, Irma Thomas, Maze featuring Frankie Beverly, Florence and the Machine, Rodrigo y Gabriela, Galactic, Esperanza Spalding, Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings, Levon Helm Band with special guest Mavis Staples, Steve Earle, Little Anthony and the Imperials, Grace Potter and the Nocturnals, Ani DiFranco, Ivan Neville’s Dumpstaphunk, Bruce Hornsby, Asleep at the Wheel, funky Meters, Preservation Hall Jazz Band’s 50th Anniversary Jam, David Sanborn and Joey DeFrancesco, Kermit

Holiday Catering The Eagles will headline Jazz Fest’s second weekend. Ruffins and the Barbecue Swingers, Zebra, Rebirth Brass Band, Glen Hansard, Better Than Ezra, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Marcia Ball, Big Sam’s Funky Nation, The Bounce Shake Down featuring Big Freedia, Katey Red, Keedy Black, and DJ Poppa, Sarah Jarosz, Pedrito Martinez, Anders Osborne, Charmaine Neville Band, Jon Cleary, Deacon John, Bombino, Donald Harrison, George Porter Jr. and Runnin’ Pardners, Bonerama, Rockin’ Dopsie and the Zydeco Twisters, John Mooney and Bluesiana, Theresa Andersson, Honey Island Swamp Band, Regina Carter’s “Reverse Thread,” Big Chief Bo Dollis and the Wild Magnolias, James Cotton “Superharp” Band, Mia Borders, John Boutte, Wayne Toups and ZyDeCajun, Terri Lyne Carrington’s Mosaic, Supagroup, MyNameIsJohnMichael, Bill Miller, Joints Jumpin’, Astral Project, Terrance Simien and the Zydeco Experience, Jeremy Davenport, Delfeayo Marsalis and the Uptown Orchestra, Glen David Andrews, Boutte Family Sunday Praise, Wycliffe Gordon, Ruby Wilson’s Tribute to Bessie Smith and Ma Rainey, Little Freddie King Blues Band, Iguanas, Dwayne Dopsie and the Zydeco Hellraisers, Lost Bayou Ramblers, Hurray for the Riff Raff, Gregg Stafford’s Jazz Hounds, Hot Club of New Orleans, Germaine Bazzle, Rotary Downs, Kirk Joseph’s Backyard Groove, New Orleans Nightcrawlers, Bobby Lounge, Cheick Hamala Diabate, Silky Sol, Joe Krown Trio featuring Walter “Wolfman” Washington and Russell Batiste Jr., Leroy Jones and New Orleans Finest, New Birth Brass Band, The Malone Brothers, Marlon Jordan Quartet, Roland Guerin, Zion Harmonizers, Wendell Brunious and the Music Masters, Bruce Daigrepont Cajun Band, Otra, Mac Arnold and Plate Full o’ Blues, Amina Figarova Sextet, Feufollet, Red Stick Ramblers, Rumba Buena, Magnolia Jazz Band of Norway featuring Topsy Chapman, Kipori “Baby Wolf” Woods, Lil’ Nathan and the Zydeco Bigtimers, Jambalaya Cajun Band, Free Agents Brass Band, Spencer Bohren and many others.

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The first weekend features: Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, The Beach Boys, John Mayer, Al Green, Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews, Bon Iver, Jill Scott, Allen Toussaint, Janelle Monae, Dr. John, Iron and Wine, Yolanda Adams, Pete Fountain, Feist, Steel Pulse, Dianne Reeves, Gomez, Carolina Chocolate Drops, Dave Koz, GIVERS, Israel and New Breed, Tab Benoit, Irvin Mayfield and the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra, Seun Kuti and Egypt 80, Cowboy Mouth, Bobby Rush, Chuck Leavell and Friends, Amanda Shaw, Sonny Landreth, Gary Clark Jr., Cubano Be, Cubano Bop: Poncho Sanchez and His Latin Band with Terence Blanchard, Papa Grows Funk, Ellis Marsalis, Walter “Wolfman” Washington, Cheikh Lo, Buckwheat Zydeco, Evelyn TurrentineAgee, Voice of the Wetland Allstars, The Texas Tornados featuring Flaco Jiminez, Augie Myers and Shawn Sahm, Nicholas Payton, Ironin’ Board Sam, The New Orleans Bingo! Show, Soul Rebels, Shamarr Allen and the Underdawgs, Eric Lindell, Irma Thomas’ Tribute to Mahalia Jackson, Corey Harris, James Andrews and the Crescent City Allstars, Lindigo featuring Fixi, Sunpie and the Louisiana Sunspots, Pine Leaf Boys, Luther Kent,

The Dixie Cups, Nathan and the Zydeco Cha Chas, Dee-1, Johnny Sketch and the Dirty Notes, Sasha Masakowski, New Orleans Klezmer Allstars, C.J. Chenier and the Red Hot Louisiana Band, BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet, Big Chief Monk Boudreaux and the Golden Eagles, Khris Royal and Dark Matter, Los Po-BoyCitos, Butch Thompson, Treme Brass Band, Dr. Michael White and the Original Liberty Jazz Band featuring Thais Clark, Savoy Music Center of Eunice Saturday Cajun Jam, Geno Delafose and French Rockin’ Boogie, Leyla McCalla, Roddie Romero and the Hub-City Allstars, Midnite Disturbers, Bill Summers and Jazalsa, Peter Martin, Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys, Jewel Brown and the Heritage Hall Jazz Band, Tribute to Alex Chilton featuring Dave Pirner, Alex McMurray, Susan Cowsill, and Rene Coman, Stephanie Jordan, Stooges Brass Band, Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band, the Classic New Orleans Revue featuring Frankie Ford, Al “Carnival Time” Johnson and Robert “Barefootin” Parker with Blue Eyed Soul, Tribute to Wardell Quezergue featuring Jean Knight, The Dixie Cups and others, Ivoire Spectacle featuring Seguenon Kone, Gal Holiday and the Honky Tonk Revue, Lil’ Buck Sinegal, James Rivers Movement, Victor Goines, Fredy Omar con su Banda, Kristin Diable and the City, Washboard Rodeo, Panorama Jazz Band, Kirk Joseph’s Tuba Tuba, Leah Chase, The Batiste Brothers, Meschiya Lake and the Little Big Horns, Tom McDermott and Friends, Jeremy Lyons and Members of Morphine, Brice Miller and Mahogany Brass Band, Lars Edegran’s New Orleans Ragtime Orchestra, Don Vappie and the Creole Jazz Serenaders, Betty Winn and One A-Chord, Tim Laughlin and many others.

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BOMBAY CLUB — Monty Banks, 7:30 CHOPHOUSE NEW ORLEANS — Bart Ramsey, 6:30 COLUMNS HOTEL — John Rankin, 8

CRESCENT CITY BREWHOUSE — New Orleans Street Beat, 6 D.B.A. — Treme Brass Band, 9

DOS JEFES UPTOWN CIGAR BAR — Courtyard Kings, 9:30 THE FAMOUS DOOR — Darren Murphy & Big Soul, 3

FUNKY PIRATE — Blues Masters feat. Big Al Carson, 8:30 HOWLIN’ WOLF — Stalley, 10

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Something jarring, telling and mildly hilarious happens when sampling the Honorable South’s music on MySpace. The online relic and antisocial network is, along with YouTube, still among the best legal venues for hearing any band on the planet for free, and to compete with Pandora (or Pandora circa 2001), it recently added a radio feature that spins RIYLs (“recommended if you like”) after your selection stops. For a genre hopscotch like the Honorable South, this can make for strange bedfellows; one particularly bizarre mp3-some threw together hammy string band Old Crow Medicine Show, Grey’s Anatomy antimatter Ingrid Michaelson and Great White Northerner Gordon Lightfoot. MySpace would do better with a Dark Side of the Moon/ The Wizard of Oz mashup of Modest Mouse’s The Lonesome Crowded West and OutKast’s Stankonia. That’s a better genealogy for “Bullets,” the hottest shot off the New Orleans quintet’s 2009 EP, Dirty in the Light, which uses Isaac Brock’s yap-king scrapes to slap Andre 3000’s rap-rawk wanderings into shape. That it’s fronted by Charm Taylor, a young black woman who answers to “Ms.” and commands your attention like a poetry-slam snapdragon, only makes poor MySpace’s attempts at taxonomy more specious. Best just to consider it a category of one. The Honorable South unveils its self-released debut LP, I Love My Tribe, at this in-store performance. Free admission. — Noah Bonaparte Pais

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MAPLE LEAF BAR — Electric Yat String Quartet, 10 MOJITOS RUM BAR & GRILL — Andre Bouvier, 6; Mumbles, 9:30 NEUTRAL GROUND COFFEEHOUSE — Green Genes, 9; Jack Locke, 10; Smile for Diamonds, 10:30

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SATURN BAR — Alex McMurray, 10 SIBERIA — Acropolions, Ilya Twins, Boy Sprouts, Opposable Thumbs, 10

SNUG HARBOR JAZZ BISTRO — Delfeayo Marsalis & the Uptown Jazz Orchestra, 8 & 10

SPOTTED CAT — Brett Richardson, 4; Orleans 6, 6; St. Louis Slim & the Frenchmen Street Jug Band, 10 ST. ROCH TAVERN — JD Hill & the Jammers, 7:30

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IRVIN MAYFIELD’S I CLUB — Amanda Shaw, 8

IRVIN MAYFIELD’S JAZZ PLAYHOUSE — Roman Skakun, 5; James Andrews, 8 LE BON TEMPS ROULE — Soul Rebels, 11

THE MAISON — Those Peaches, 5; Loose Marbles, 7; Yojimbo, 10

MAPLE LEAF BAR — The Trio, 10 MOJITOS RUM BAR & GRILL — Peter Novelli, 6; Smoky Greenwell’s Blues Jam, 9:30 OAK — Cristina Perez, 9

OLD POINT BAR — Blues Frenzy, 6:30; Mumbles, 9 PRESERVATION HALL — Smittydee’s Brass Band feat. Dimitri Smith, 8 RALPH’S ON THE PARK — Joe Krown, 5 RAY’S — Bobby Love Band, 6 REPUBLIC NEW ORLEANS — Caspa, Shanook, White Noise, Pr_ck, 9

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RIVERSHACK TAVERN — Troy Turner, 8

VICTORY — Sombras Brilhantes, 7:30

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VASO — Rebirth Brass Band, 9

WINDSOR COURT HOTEL (POLO CLUB LOUNGE) — Larry Sieberth, 6

Thursday 22 BABYLON LOUNGE — Swinging Jewels feat. Charlie Cuccia, Thomas McDonald & Joey Cat, 9 BANKS STREET BAR — Dave Jordan, 10

THE BEACH — Chicken on the Bone feat. Christmas Whale Riders, Blaine Daigle, Reverend Robert Rockefeller & the Rockerettes, 7:30 BMC — Soula Billy Swamp Boogie Band, 5; Chapter: SOUL, 8; Gypsy Elise & the Royal Blues (patio), 8; Eric Gordon & the Lazy Boys, 11 BOMBAY CLUB — Matt Lemmler Duo, 7:30

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

CHOPHOUSE NEW ORLEANS — George Keys, 6:30

ROCK ’N’ BOWL — Geno Delafose, 8:30

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SNUG HARBOR JAZZ BISTRO — Spencer Bohren, 8 & 10 SPOTTED CAT — Brett Richardson, 4; Miss Sophie Lee, 6; Smoking Time Jazz Club, 10

STAGE DOOR CANTEEN AT THE NATIONAL WORLD WAR II MUSEUM — Victory Belles Holiday Show, noon THREE MUSES — Tom McDermott, 4:30; Luke Winslow-King, 7:30

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THE MAISON — Those Peaches, 5; Gregory Agid Quartet, 7; Chapter: SOUL, 10; Captain Green, midnight MAPLE LEAF BAR — Cha Wa, 10 MOJITOS RUM BAR & GRILL — Bryce Eastwood, 4; Jayna Morgan & the Sazerac Sunrise Band, 7; Fredy Omar con su Banda, 10:30

NEUTRAL GROUND COFFEEHOUSE — Daniel Black, 7; Richard Bienvenu, 8; Mike True, 9; Dan Kern, 10 OAK — Jen Howard, 9

OLD POINT BAR — Rick Trolsen, 5; Matt Clark, 9:30 ONE EYED JACKS — Dax Riggs, The Snake & Pony Show, 9 PRESERVATION HALL — Preservation Hall Jazz Masters feat. Leroy Jones, 8

RIVERSHACK TAVERN — Broken Heart Pharaohs, 9:30 ROCK ’N’ BOWL — Topcats, 9:30

RUSTY NAIL — Kirk Holder, 10

SIBERIA — Cape Of The Matador, Fat Camp, Vulture, Donkey Puncher, 10 SNUG HARBOR JAZZ BISTRO — Victor Goines & Germaine Bazzle, 8 & 10 SPOTTED CAT — Brett Richardson, 4; Washboard Chaz Blues Trio, 6:30; New Orleans Cotton Mouth Kings, 10

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STAGE DOOR CANTEEN AT THE NATIONAL WORLD WAR II MUSEUM — Victory Belles Holiday Show, 12

THREE MUSES — Matt Lemmler, 4; Aurora Nealand, 6:30; Glen David Andrews, 10 TIPITINA’S — New Orleans Bingo! Show, 10

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WINDSOR COURT HOTEL (POLO CLUB LOUNGE) — Larry Sieberth, 6; Anais St. John, 9

Saturday 24 BANKS STREET BAR — Gypsy Elise & the Royal Blues, 9

BLUE NILE — Zena Moses & the Rue Fiya All-Stars, 9

BMC — Andre Bouvier, 3; Jayna Morgan & the Sazerac Jazz Band, 6; Paula & the Pontiacs, 9; Ashton & the Big Easy Brawlers Brass Band, midnight BUFFA’S LOUNGE — Royal Rounders, 8

COLUMNS HOTEL — Gypsy Elise & the Royal Blues, 5 DRY DOCK CAFE — Some Like it Hot!, 7

FUNKY PIRATE — Blues Masters feat. Big Al Carson, 8:30 HOUSE OF BLUES — Trombone Shorty & Orleans Ave., 9 IRVIN MAYFIELD’S I CLUB — Khris Royal, 8

IRVIN MAYFIELD’S JAZZ PLAYHOUSE — Shannon Powell, 8; Hot 8 Brass Band,

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KRAZY KORNER — Dwayne Dopsie & Zydeco Hellraisers, 1 LE BON TEMPS ROULE — Funkyfry’d, 11

THE MAISON — Those Peaches, 5; Mainline Brass Band, 10; Upstarts, midnight

NEUTRAL GROUND COFFEEHOUSE — Mario Ortiz, 8; Joe Pollock, 10 OLD POINT BAR — Ian Cunningham, 9:30

PRESERVATION HALL — A Creole Christmas feat. Lars Edegran’s St. Peter Street AllStars & Big Al Carson, 2 & 4 SIBERIA — Christmas Party feat. DJ Weird Steve, 10

SPOTTED CAT — Shotgun Jazz Band, 3; In & Out, 6; Dominic Grillo & the Frenchmen Street All-Stars, 10 TOMMY’S WINE BAR — Julio & Caesar, 10

WINDSOR COURT HOTEL (POLO CLUB LOUNGE) — Larry Sieberth, 6; Anais St. John, 9

Sunday 25 BLUE NILE — John Dobry, 7; Mainline, 10

BMC — Andre Bouvier, 8; Chris Polacek & the Hubcap Kings, 11:30 COLUMNS HOTEL — Chip WIlson, 11 a.m.

CRESCENT CITY BREWHOUSE — New Orleans Street Beat, 6

FUNKY PIRATE — Blues Masters feat. Big Al Carson, 8:30 HI-HO LOUNGE — Skin ’N’ Bones Gang, 6

HOWLIN’ WOLF — Kermit Ruffins & the Barbecue Swingers and others, 10

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

IRVIN MAYFIELD’S JAZZ PLAYHOUSE — Germaine Bazzle & Paul Longstreth, 7

KRAZY KORNER — Dwayne Dopsie & Zydeco Hellraisers, 1

LE BON TEMPS ROULE — Guzas, 10:30 MAPLE LEAF BAR — Joe Krown Trio feat. Russell Batiste & Walter “Wolfman” Washington, 10 ROCK ’N’ BOWL — Benny Grunch & the Bunch, 5

SIBERIA — Hades Metal Night, 10

Monday 26 APPLE BARREL — Sam Cammarata, 8

BANKS STREET BAR — N’awlins Johnnys, 9 BJ’S LOUNGE — King James & the Special Men, 10 BMC — Lil Red & Big Bad, 6; Smoky Greenwell’s Blues Jam, 9

BOMBAY CLUB — Tom Hook,

7:30 CHOPHOUSE NEW ORLEANS — Steve Monroe, 6:30 COLUMNS HOTEL — David Doucet, 8

CRESCENT CITY BREWHOUSE — New Orleans Street Beat, 6

D.B.A. — Glen David Andrews, 9 THE FAMOUS DOOR — Darren Murphy & Big Soul, 3

GREEN ROOM — Todd Lemoine, 10 HI-HO LOUNGE — Bluegrass Pickin’ Party, 8 HOWLIN’ WOLF — George Porter Jr. & the Runnin’ Pardners, 10

IRVIN MAYFIELD’S JAZZ PLAYHOUSE — Gerald French & the Original Tuxedo Jazz Band, 8 THE MAISON — Royal Roses, 6:30; New Orleans Super Jam, 9:30 MAISON DUPUY HOTEL — Aaron Lopez-Barrantes, 6

MAPLE LEAF BAR — Papa Grows Funk, 10 MAT & NADDIE’S RESTAURANT — Courtyard Kings, 7 MOJITOS RUM BAR & GRILL — The Session, 9:30 NEUTRAL GROUND COFFEEHOUSE — Dave Easley, 8; Dave Maleckar, 9; Genial Orleanians, 10

OLD POINT BAR — Brent Walsh Jazz Trio feat. Romy Kaye, 7 RIVERSHACK TAVERN — Dave Jordan, 7 SIBERIA — Mr. Ghetto, Walt Wiggidy, Magnolia Rhome, J.C. Styles, 10

SNUG HARBOR JAZZ BISTRO — Charmaine Neville & Friends, 8 & 10 SPOTTED CAT — Brett Richardson, 4; Dominic Grillo & the Frenchmen Street AllStars, 6; Jazz Vipers, 10 WINDSOR COURT HOTEL (POLO CLUB LOUNGE) — Kirk Branch, 6

classical/ concerts LAKEVIEW PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH — 5914 Canal Blvd.,

482-7892; www.lpcno.org — Tue: Benny Grunch & the Bunch, 7

ST. LOUIS CATHEDRAL — Jackson Square — Tue: Irvin Mayfield, 6; Wed: St. Peter Claver Gospel Choir, 6 TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH — 1329 Jackson Ave., 522-

0276; www.trinitynola.com — Tue: Organ & Labyrinth Organ Recital feat. Albinas Prizgintas, 6

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Take a festive stroll through the French Quarter to visit historic houses dressed in traditional Christmas decorations, along with Creole Christmas and Reveillon presentations and seasonal refreshments. Fr. Jerome LeDoux, S.V.D. will be signing copies of his new book War of the Pews: A Personal Account of St. Augustine Church both days from 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm.

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NOW SHOWING ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS: CHIPWRECKED (G) — The trio

finds itself marooned in a tropical paradise. AMC Palace 10, AMC Palace 12, AMC Palace 16, AMC Palace 20, Grand, Hollywood 9, Hollywood 14

ARTHUR CHRISTMAS (PG) —

The 3-D computer animated film follows Santa Claus’ son Arthur, who must deliver an important present before Christmas morning. AMC Palace 10, AMC Palace 12, AMC Palace 16, AMC Palace 20, Grand, Hollywood 9, Hollywood 14 BEYOND ALL BOUNDARIES (NR) — The museum screens a 4-D

film, bringing audiences into battle using archival footage and special effects. National World War II Museum Solomon Victory Theater

THE DESCENDANTS (R) — In Alexander Payne’s (Sideways) movie, a recently widowed father (George Clooney) tries to reconnect with his daughters while in Hawaii. AMC Palace 12, AMC Palace 20, Canal Place HAPPY FEET 2 (PG) — The

HUGO (PG) — 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. AMC Palace 10, AMC Palace 12, AMC Palace 16, AMC Palace 20, Grand, Hollywood 9, Hollywood 14, Prytania

HURRICANE ON THE BAYOU (NR) — The film tells the story

of Hurricane Katrina and the impact that Louisiana’s disappearing wetlands has on hurricane protection. Entergy IMAX

IMMORTALS (R) — Zeus choos-

es a mortal man to lead the fight against King Hyperion (Mickey Rourke). AMC Palace 16, AMC Palace 20, Grand

INTO THE ABYSS (R) —

Werner Herzog’s documentary focuses on death row inmate Michael Perry and those affected by his crime. Chalmette Movies J. EDGAR (PG) — Clint Eastwood directs Leonardo DiCaprio in a candid look at the life of the FBI director, who harbored many of his

Rooney Mara and Daniel Craig star in the American remake of the first intallment in Stieg Larsson’s blockbuster trilogy. Disgraced journalist Mikael Blomkvist (Craig) is aided by computer hacker Lisbeth Salander (Mara) in his mission to solve a 40-year-old murder case. Opens Friday.

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‘THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TA|OO.’ own secrets. AMC Palace 20 JACK AND JILL (PG) — A man’s

twin sister visits him and refuses to leave in the comedy starring Adam Sandler, who plays both twins. AMC Palace 10, AMC Palace 12, AMC Palace 16, AMC Palace 20, Grand, Hollywood 9, Hollywood 14

LIKE CRAZY (PG-13) — College

lovers deal with a long-distance relationship and a love triangle in the romantic indiedrama. Canal Place

THE MUPPETS (PG) — Some

fans (Amy Adams and Jason Segel) team up with the Muppets to save their old theater from a greedy oil tycoon (Chris Cooper). AMC Palace 10, AMC Palace 12, AMC Palace 16, AMC Palace 20, Grand, Hollywood 9, Hollywood 14

MY WEEK WITH MARILYN (R) — 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. Canal Place

NEW YEAR’S EVE (PG-13) — The

romantic comedy’s star-studded cast includes Michelle Pfeiffer, Sarah Jessica Parker, Hilary Swank, Ashton Kutcher, Lea Michele and many others. AMC Palace 10, AMC Palace 12, AMC Palace 16, AMC Palace 20, Chalmette Movies, Grand, Hollywood 9, Hollywood 14 POLAR EXPRESS 3-D (PG) — Robert Zemeckis’ 2004

animated adventure based on the classic children’s book returns to IMAX. Entergy IMAX

PUSS IN BOOTS (PG) — The

popular character from the

Shrek series gets his own bigscreen adventure. AMC Palace 20, Hollywood 14 SHERLOCK HOLMES: A GAME OF SHADOWS (PG-13) — Robert

Downey Jr. reprises the title role in the sequel, where the detective must try and stop a cunning criminal mastermind. AMC Palace 10, AMC Palace 12, AMC Palace 16, AMC Palace 20, Canal Place, Chalmette Movies, Grand, Hollywood 9, Hollywood 14

THE SITTER (R) — Jonah Hill is

a reluctant babysitter who doesn’t know what he’s getting into when he takes on three challenging charges. AMC Palace 10, AMC Palace 12, AMC Palace 16, AMC Palace 20, Chalmette Movies, Grand, Hollywood 9, Hollywood 14 THE SKIN I LIVE IN (R) — 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. Canal Place

TOWER HEIST (PG-13) — 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. AMC Palace 10, AMC Palace 12, AMC Palace 16, AMC Palace 20, Grand, Hollywood 14 THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN, PART 1 (PG13) — The mythical creature

romance series nears its end with the first part of the conclusion. AMC Palace 10, AMC Palace 12, AMC Palace 16, AMC Palace 20, Chalmette Movies, Grand, Hollywood 9, Hollywood 14 PAGE 46

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UNDER THE SEA 3-D (G) — Jim Carrey narrates the documentary exploring the Great Barrier Reef. Entergy IMAX

moves into a dilapidated zoo and works to get it reopened.

YOUNG ADULT (R) — Diablo

OPENING SATURDAY

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. AMC Palace 12, AMC Palace 20, Canal Place

OPENING WEDNESDAY ADVENTURES OF TINTIN (PG) — Steven Spielberg’s adapta-

tion of the classic comic book series is a vivid animated adventure.

GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO (R) — David Fincher

(The Social Network) directs the English-language adaptation of the wildly successful film and book series about a troubled computer hacker. MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: GHOST PROTOCOL (PG-13) — Tom

WAR HORSE (PG-13) — Steven

Spielberg adapts the Tony Award-winning stage play that follows a boy looking for his horse during World War I.

SPECIAL SCREENINGS BRIT WIT — The Big Top

screens British comedies every week. 7 p.m. Tuesday, 3 Ring Circus’ The Big Top Gallery, 1638 Clio St., 5692700; www.3rcp.com

ELF (PG) — Will Ferrell is

Buddy, a human raised as an elf who travels from the North Pole to New York to find his father. Tickets $8. Midnight Friday, Prytania Theatre, 5339 Prytania St., 8912787; www.theprytania.com

HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS (PG) — Jim Carrey

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.

is the grouchy title character in Ron Howard’s big-screen adaptation of the Dr. Seuss story. Tickets $5.50. Noon Saturday-Sunday and Dec. 28, Prytania Theatre, 5339 Prytania St., 891-2787; www. theprytania.com

OPENING FRIDAY

IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE (NR) — In Frank Capra’s

WE BOUGHT A ZOO (PG) —

Cameron Crowe directs Matt Damon and Scarlett Johansson in the true story of a family that purchases and

classic, an angel helps a distraught businessman (James Stewart) by showing what life would be like if he never existed. Tickets $5.50. Noon Wednesday, Prytania Theatre,

5339 Prytania St., 891-2787; www.theprytania.com NEVER GIVE A SUCKER AN EVEN BREAK (NR) — W.C.

Fields wrote and stars in the 1941 comedy in which he plays a fictionalized version of himself. Free admission. 7:30 p.m. Monday, La Divina Gelateria, 621 St. Peter St., 302-2692; www.ladivinagelateria.com AMC Palace 10 (Hammond), (888) 262-4386; AMC Palace 12 (Clearview), (888) 262-4386; AMC Palace 16 (Westbank), (888) 262-4386; AMC Palace 20 (Elmwood), (888) 262-4386; Canal Place, 363-1117; Chalmette Movies, 304-9992; Entergy IMAX, 581-IMAX; Grand (Slidell), (985) 641-1889; Hollywood 9 (Kenner), 464-0990; Hollywood 14 (Covington), (985) 893-3044; Kenner MegaDome, 468-7231; Prytania, 891-2787; Solomon Victory Theater, National World War II Museum, 5276012 Compiled by Lauren LaBorde

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ART EVENTS PROSPECT.2. Dan Cameron’s art biennial features works by 27 local, national and international artists on display in traditional and alternative venues. Visit www.prospectneworleans.org for details. Through Jan. 29.

GALLERIES 1022 GALLERY. 1022 Lowerline St., 301-0679; www.1022gallery. blogspot.com — “Urban Appeal: The Art of Graffiti”; “The Velvet Underground Railroad: A Psychedelic Slave Trade,” mixed media by the Bourghog Guild; both through Jan. 14. 3 RING CIRCUS’ THE BIG TOP GALLERY. 1638 Clio St., 5692700; www.3rcp.com — “@

Phonography: Dialogue in the Wireless Age,” a group exhibition of phone camera photographs for PhotoNOLA, through December. 811 HOWARD GALLERY. 811 Howard Ave., 524-3872; www. francoalessandrini.net — “ID,

Picture Identification,” portraits by Franco Alessandrini, through December.

A GALLERY FOR FINE PHOTOGRAPHY. 241 Chartres St., 568-1313; www.agallery.com —

Photogravures by Josephine Sacabo, through December. “Oyeme Con Los Ojos,” photographs by Josephine Sacabo for PhotoNOLA, through Jan. 11.

AG WAGNER STUDIO & GALLERY. 813 Royal St., 561-7440 —

Works by gallery artists; 504 Toys, locally handcrafted toys; both ongoing.

ALL IN THE FRAME GALLERY. 2596 Front St., Slidell, (985) 2901395 — “Serene Waters, Clear

Horizons,” paintings by Annie Strack, ongoing.

ANGELA KING GALLERY. 241 Royal St., 524-8211; www. angelakinggallery.com — Paint-

ings by Terri Hallman, through December.

ANTENNA GALLERY. 3161 Burgundy St., 957-4255; www. press-street.com — “There Was

a Forest: Jewish Life in Eastern Europe Today,” photographs by Loli Kantor for PhotoNOLA, through Jan. 8.

ANTON HAARDT GALLERY. 2858 Magazine St., 309-4249; www.

THRU JAN

Constant Abrasive Irritation Produces The Pearl: Group Video Exhibition The Pearl, 639 Desire St., (404) 840-2628

antonart.com — Works by Anton Haardt, Christopher Moses and others, ongoing. ARIODANTE GALLERY. 535 Julia St., 524-3233 — Paintings

by Myra Williamson Wirtz; jewelry by Erica Walker; photographic collages by Stirling Barrett; all through Dec. 30. ART GALLERY 818. 818 Royal St., 524-6918 — Paint-

ings, sculpture and jewelry by local artists Noel Rockmore, Michael Fedor, Xavier de Callatay, Charles Bazzell, Bambi deVille and Ritchie Fitzgerald, ongoing.

ART HOUSE ON THE LEVEE. 4725 Dauphine St., 247-8894 — “Art By Committee,” an interactive exhibit by Robert Tannen for Prospect.2, through Jan. 29. ARTHUR ROGER GALLERY. 432 Julia St., 522-1999; www.arthurrogergallery.com — “White,”

works by Dale Chihuly; “Every Doubt That Holds You Here,” photographs by Ted Kincaid; both through Saturday.

ARTICHOKE GALLERY. 912 Decatur St., 636-2004 — Artists work on site in all media; watercolors and limitededition prints by Peter Briant, PAGE 49

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9TH STREET STUDIO. 1029 9th St., 899-6686; www.9th-streetstudio.com — “One: A Collaboration Between Paint & Metal,” works by Alexis Walter and Rachael Adamiak, through Dec. 30.

The Pearl is a 200-yearold farm house posing as a nondescript Bywater residence. It has served as a private salon and performance hall for owner Jay Poggi (aka MC Trachiotomy) and his friends for more than 20 years, and it has long been filled with weird wonders and curiosities. Currently functioning as a satellite facility of Prospect.2, it also has become an exhibition space for an eclectic assortment of art works curated by John Otte. Because it already was so densely populated with quaint and improbable objects, most of the new art takes the form of video projections that can be beamed into the rare empty spot, or onto existing fixtures like the antique bathtub now filled with Courtney Egan’s sublime time-lapse video of night-blooming cereus flowers (pictured) slowly unfolding in perpetual electronic efflorescence. It probably would be a great piece anywhere, but in the tub in the Pearl’s shadowy gloom it is magical. In similar fashion, Lee Deigaard’s Steady Star video animation of a trotting horse is projected on a cracked plaster wall that gives it the mystical aura of a cave painting or Etruscan fresco come to life. And Adrin Adrina and Elliot Coon’s Warrior video loop of mustachioed Amazon women in the buff hints at a feminist take on Robinson Crusoe in their darkened corner of the space. The Cage video by Kenyan-German duo Ingrid Mwangi and Robert Hutter would be creepy under any circumstances, but in the dungeon-like gloom of a disheveled shed the ghost of Alfred Hitchcock seems to lurk in the shadows. Also lurking in the recesses was Jennifer Odem’s curious Flora Pearlinious plaster sculpture, which is like a baroque internal organ surgically removed from an oversized humanoid extraterrestrial — an object of wonder and contemplation. Three years in the making, Otte intended for this exhibition to integrate contemporary art with some of the baroquely eclectic and eccentric culture of the city, which the Pearl embodies like a bohemian Creole time capsule. — D. Eric Bookhardt

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through December.

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

COLLECTIVE WORLD ART COMMUNITY. Poydras Center, 650 Poydras St., 339-5237; www. collectiveworldartcommunity. com — Paintings from the

mixed-media sculpture by Clifton Webb, through Jan. 4.

BERGERON STUDIO & GALLERY. 406 Magazine St., 522-7503; www.bergeronstudio.com — Photographs by Michael P. Smith, Jack Beech, Harriet Blum, Kevin Roberts and others, ongoing. BERTA’S AND MINA’S ANTIQUITIES GALLERY. 4138 Magazine St., 895-6201 — “Louisiana!

United We Stand to Save Our Wetlands,” works by Nilo and Mina Lanzas; works by Clementine Hunter, Noel Rockmore and others; all ongoing. BIG BUNNY FINE ART. 332 Exchange Alley, 309-2444; www. lineartgallery.com — “New Orleans Walls,” photographs by Marie-Dominique Verdier for PhotoNOLA, through Jan. 3. BRYANT GALLERIES. 316 Royal St., 525-5584; www.bryantgalleries.com — Paintings by Dean

Mitchell, ongoing.

BYRDIE’S GALLERY. 2422-A St. Claude Ave., www.byrdiesgallery.com — “Frozen Moments,”

glass sculpture installation by Josh Cohen, through Jan. 10.

CAFE BABY. 237 Chartres St., 3104004; www.markbercier.com —

Paintings and works on paper by Mark Bercier, ongoing. CALICHE & PAO GALLERY. 312 Royal St., 588-2846 — Oil paintings by Caliche and Pao, ongoing.

by Eugene de Blass, Louis Valtat and other artists of the Barbizon, Impressionist and Post-Impressionist schools, ongoing.

CARDINAL GALLERY. 541 Bourbon St., 522-3227 — Exhibition

of Italian artists featuring works by Bruno Paoli and Andrea Stella, ongoing.

CARIBBEAN ARTS LTD. 720 Franklin Ave., 943-3858 — The gallery showcases contemporary Haitian and Jamaican art. CAROL ROBINSON GALLERY. 840 Napoleon Ave., 895-6130; www.carolrobinsongallery.com — Christmas group exhibition

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CASELL GALLERY. 818 Royal St., 524-0671; www.casellartgallery. com — Pastels by Joaquim

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COLE PRATT GALLERY. 3800 Magazine St., 891-6789; www. coleprattgallery.com — Ab-

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COLLINS C. DIBOLL ART GALLERY. Loyola University, Monroe Library, 6363 St. Charles Ave., fourth floor, 861-5456 — Mixed

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COUP D’OEIL ART CONSORTIUM. 2033 Magazine St., 722-0876; www.coupdoeilartconsortium.com — “Babel,”

photographs by Miriam Waterman for PhotoNOLA, through Jan. 7.

COURTYARD GALLERY. 1129 Decatur St., 330-0134; www. woodartandmarketing.com —

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D.O.C.S. 709 Camp St., 5243936 — “The Bull and the Dream,” figurative stone and wood sculptures by Thomas Glover W. and Marianne Lerbs, through Feb. 3. DU MOIS GALLERY. 4921 Freret St., 818-6032 — “Faded/Fated

Fairytales,” photographs by Laura D’Alessandro for PhotoNOLA; “Vestiges,” mixed-media by Don Feis; “Sugarplum,” paintings by Amy Glisan; all through Jan. 7. DUTCH ALLEY ARTIST’S CO-OP GALLERY. 912 N. Peters St., 4129220; www.dutchalleyonline. com — Works by New Orleans

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ELLIOTT GALLERY. 540 Royal St., 523-3554; www.elliottgallery. com — Works by gallery artists Coignard, Engel, Papart, Petra, Tobiasse, Schneuer and Yrondi, ongoing. FRAMIN’ PLACE & GALLERY. 3535 Severn Ave., Metairie, 885-3311; www.nolaframing.com —

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FREDRICK GUESS STUDIO. 910 Royal St., 581-4596; www. fredrickguessstudio.com —

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

vs. I,” works by Alex Podesta; mixed-media photomurals by Morgana King and Jonathan Traviesa; “In Search of the Cajun Prairie,” drawings and paintings by Megan Roniger; “Special Ellipse,” projectable works by Francoise Gamma and Rollin Leonard; all through Jan. 8. GALERIE D’ART FRANCAIS. 541 Royal St., 581-6925 — Works by

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GEORGE SCHMIDT GALLERY. 626 Julia St., 592-0206; www. georgeschmidt.com — Paintings by George Schmidt, ongoing. GRAPHITE GALLERIES. 936 Royal St., 565-3739 — “An Underwa-

ter Odyssey,” photographs by Christy Lee Rogers for PhotoNOLA, through Jan. 4. “Sinners and Saints,” works by Joe Hobbs; works by Christy Lee Rogers; both ongoing.

GUTHRIE CONTEMPORARY. 3815 Magazine St., 897-2688; www. guthriecontemporary.com — Photo-based abstractions by Rodolfo Choperena for PhotoNOLA, through Jan. 15. GUY LYMAN FINE ART. 3645 Magazine St., 899-4687; www. guylymanfineart.com — Mixed

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HERIARD-CIMINO GALLERY. 440 Julia St., 525-7300; www.heriardcimino.com — “Washed (To the Sea and Other Waters),” paintings by Anastasia Pelias, through December. HOMESPACE GALLERY. 1128 St. Roch Ave., (917) 584-9867 — “Tintype,” photographs by Euphus Ruth, Jenny Sampson, S. Gayle Stevens and Bruce Schultz for PhotoNOLA, through Jan. 8. ISAAC DELGADO FINE ARTS GALLERY. Delgado Community College, Isaac Delgado Hall, third floor, 615 City Park Ave., 361-6620 — “Below Sea Level,”

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photographs by Lesley Wells, ongoing.

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L9 CENTER FOR THE ARTS. 539 Caffin Ave., 948-0056 — “Faces

of Treme,” works by Chandra McCormick and Keith Calhoun, ongoing.

LE PETIT SALON DE NEW ORLEANS. 906 Royal St., 524-5700 — Paintings by Holly Sarre,

ongoing.

LEMIEUX GALLERIES. 332 Julia St., 522-5988; www.lemieuxgalleries.com — “Louisiana’s

Landscape and Grass Roots,” works by Philip Gould, through December.

LIVE ART STUDIO. 4207 Dumaine St., 484-7245 — “Sun-

flowers,” hand-painted silk wall hangings by Ray Cole; watercolors by Sean Friloux; “A 30-Year Retrospective of Photography,” photographs by Eliot Kamenitz; “Delta Dogs,” clay sculpture by Larone Hudson; all through Jan. 4.

LOUISIANA CRAFTS GUILD. 608 Julia St., 558-6198; www. louisianacrafts.org — Group show featuring works from guild members, ongoing.

MICHALOPOULOS GALLERY. 617 Bienville St., 558-0505; www. michalopoulos.com — Paintings by James Michalopoulos, ongoing. MICHELLE Y WILLIAMS GALLERY. 835 Julia St., 585-1945; www. michelleywilliams.com —

Works by Michelle Y. Williams, ongoing. NEW ORLEANS GLASSWORKS & PRINTMAKING STUDIO. 727 Magazine St., 529-7277; www. neworleansglassworks.com —

Sandblasted photographs by Drake Fuller; kiln-fired sculpture by Michele McManus; glass jewelry by Jane Block; all through Dec. 30.

NEW ORLEANS HEALING CENTER. 2372 St. Claude Ave., 9489961; www.neworleanshealingcenter.org — Works by

Keith Duncan for Prospect.2, through Jan. 29.

NEW ORLEANS PHOTO ALLIANCE. 1111 St. Mary St., 610-4899; www.neworleansphotoalliance.blogspot.com — “Silenced Suffering: The

Comfort Women Project,” photographs by Jungeun Lee for PhotoNOLA, through Jan. 29.

NEWCOMB ART GALLERY. Woldenberg Art Center, Tulane University, 865-5328; www. newcombartgallery.tulane. edu — Works by Nick Cave and Joyce J. Scott for Prospect.2, through Jan. 29. NOUVELLE LUNE. 938 Royal St., 908-1016 — Works using reclaimed, re-purposed or salvaged materials by Linda Berman, Georgette Fortino, David Bergeron, Kelly Guidry and Tress Turner, ongoing. OCTAVIA ART GALLERY. 4532 Magazine St., 309-4249; www. octaviaartgallery.com — “For the Love of Flowers,” photographs by Elizabeth Kleinveld for PhotoNOLA, through Jan. 14. 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.

ongoing. PRESERVATION RESOURCE CENTER. 923 Tchoupitoulas St., 581-7032; www.prcno.org — “Penn Station: A Distant

View,” large-scale photographs by Becca Fitzpatrick for Prospect.2, through Jan. 31.

RHINO CONTEMPORARY CRAFTS GALLERY. The Shops at Canal Place, 333 Canal St., third floor, 523-7945; www.rhinocrafts.com — Works by gallery

members Maria Fromich, Betsy Meyers-Green, Linda Rosamano, Sharad Mulchand, Jen Chenevert 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., 5259988; www.riverstonegalleries. net — Multimedia works by

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ROSETREE GLASS STUDIO & GALLERY. 446 Vallette St., Algiers Point, 366-3602; www. rosetreeglass.com — Hand-

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RUSTY PELICAN ART. 4031 St. Claude Ave., 218-5727; www.rustypelicanart.com — Works by

Travis and Lexi Linde, ongoing. SCOTT EDWARDS PHOTOGRAPHY GALLERY. 2109 Decatur St., 610-0581 — “Burlesque Ex-

posed,” a group photography exhibition, through December.

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

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SOREN CHRISTENSEN GALLERY. 400 Julia St., 569-9501; www. sorengallery.com — “Home &

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STAPLE GOODS. 1340 St. Roch Ave., 908-7331; www.postmedium.org/staplegoods — “Fresh Produce,” works by Thomasine Bartlett, Aaron Collier, Robyn Denny, William DePauw, Daniel Kelly, Anne Nelson, Laura Richens and Cynthia Scott, through Jan. 8. “Fresh Produce,” works by gallery members in conjunction with Prospect.2 St. Claude Satellites, through Jan. 8. STELLA JONES GALLERY. Place St. Charles, 201 St. Charles Ave., Suite 132, 568-9050 — “Maha-

lia: Queen of Gospel Music,” a group exhibition of works inspired by Mahalia Jackson, through Jan. 6.

T-LOT. 1940 St Claude Ave., (865) 567-9766; www.t-lot. tumblr.com — “Parallel Play,”

PETER O’NEILL STUDIOS. 721 Royal St., 527-0703; www. oneillgallery.com — Works by Peter O’Neill, ongoing.

a group exhibition featuring works on paper, architectural installations, sculpture and performance, through Jan. 31.

PHOTO WORKS NEW ORLEANS. 521 St. Ann St., 593-9090; www. photoworksneworleans.com — Photography by Louis Sahuc,

UNO-ST. CLAUDE GALLERY. 2429 St. Claude Ave. — Works by Ivan Vezzoli for Prospect.2, through Jan. 29.

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UPTOWN POPUP ART GALLERY. 7835 Maple St. — Photographs by Scott Domanski, Emily Ardoin, Anthony Schoenecker, Annie Peyton and Ishita Sharma, through Dec. 30. ZEITGEIST MULTI-DISCIPLINARY ARTS CENTER. 1618 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., 827-5858; www.zeitgeistinc.net — “A

Child’s View From Gaza,” art by children from Palestine for the New Orleans Middle East Film Festival, through Dec. 30.

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MUSEUMS 1850 HOUSE. 523 St. Ann St., 5686968 — Works by Sophie Calle for Prospect.2, through Jan. 29. AMERICAN-ITALIAN MUSEUM & RESEARCH LIBRARY. 537 S. Peters St., 522-7294 — Perma-

AMISTAD RESEARCH CENTER. 6823 St. Charles Ave., 862-3222 — “’The Revolution Will Not

Be... :’ Print Culture of the Civil Rights Movement,” posters, broadsides, newsletters, flyers and similar ephemera from the Civil Rights Movement, through Thursday.

ASHE CULTURAL ARTS CENTER. 1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., 569-9070; www.ashecac.org — “Ashe in Retrospect: 1998-

2008,” photographs by Morris Jones Jr., Eric Waters, Jeffrey Cook and others, ongoing.

BACKSTREET CULTURAL MUSEUM. 1116 St. Claude Ave.; www.backstreetmuseum.org —

Permanent exhibits of Mardi Gras Indian suits, jazz funeral memorabilia and social aid and pleasure club artifacts, ongoing.

CONTEMPORARY ARTS CENTER. 900 Camp St., 528-3800; www. cacno.org — “NOLA Now Part

I: Swagger for a Lost Magnificence,” through Jan. 29. Prospect.2 show featuring Jonas Dahlberg, George Dunbar, Karl Haendel and others, through Jan. 29. “As We See It: Youth Vision Quilt,” student-created

GEORGE & LEAH MCKENNA MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN ART. 2003 Carondelet St., 5867432; www.themckennamuseum.com — “African Wisdom

in Image and Proverb,” photographs by Betty Press for PhotoNOLA; “Becoming Home,” photographs by Mariana Sheppard and Nakeya Brown for PhotoNOLA, through Jan. 21. GERMAN-AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER. 519 Huey P. Long Ave., Gretna, 363-4202; www.gaccnola.com — Museum exhibits

depict the colonial experience, work, culture and religion of German immigrants.

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. “Goddess Fortuna and Her Dunces in an Effort to Make Sense of it All,” outdoor installation by Dawn Dedeaux for Prospect.2, through Jan. 29. JEAN LAFITTE NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK AND PRESERVE. French Quarter Visitor Center, 419 Decatur St., 589-2636 —

“Out of the Muck,” masks inspired by local wetlands by members of the Contemporary Arts Center Teen Board, through Jan. 1.

LONGUE VUE HOUSE AND GARDENS. 7 Bamboo Road, 488-5488; www.longuevue.com — “Audubon’s Absence,” eco-

logical artworks by Brandon Ballengee, through Jan. 31.

LOUISIANA STATE MUSEUM PRESBYTERE. 751 Chartres St., 568-6968; www.lsm.crt.state. la.us — “The Louisiana Planta-

tion Photos of Robert Tebbs,” 60 gelatin silver prints by the architecture photographer, through Nov. 30. “Living with Hurricanes: Katrina and Beyond”; “It’s Carnival Time in Louisiana,” Carnival artifacts, costumes, jewelry and other items; both ongoing.

LOUISIANA SUPREME COURT MUSEUM. Louisiana Supreme Court, 400 Royal St., 3102149; www.lasc.org — The

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MAIN LIBRARY. 219 Loyola Ave., 529-7323; www.nutrias. org — “Hidden from History: Unknown New Orleanians,” photographs of the city’s working poor, ongoing. MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN COCKTAIL. 1 Poydras St., Suite 169, 569-0405; www. museumoftheamericancocktail. org — “Absinthe Visions,” pho-

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December 1941,” oral histories, artifacts and images focusing on the attack on Pearl Harbor, through Feb. 19.

NEW ORLEANS AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM. 1418 Gov. Nicholls St., 566-1136; www. noaam.com — Works by Lor-

raine O’Grady for Prospect.2, through Jan. 29.

NEW ORLEANS MUSEUM OF ART. City Park, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, 658-4100; www.noma. org — “NOMA 100: Gifts

for the Second Century,” an exhibition with works by Anish Kapoor, Keith Sonnier, Matthew Barney, Jasper Johns, Sol LeWitt, Kathe Kollwitz and Gabrielle Munter, through Jan. 22. Works by Bruce Davenport Jr., Nicole Eisenman and Jennifer Steinkamp for Prospect.2, through Jan. 29. “Light to Dark/Dark to Light,” paintings by Wayne Gonzales, through Feb. 26. NEW ORLEANS PHARMACY MUSEUM. 514 Chartres St., 5658027; www.pharmacymuseum. org — Exhibits about 19th-

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Actor’s Theatre of New Orleans, WTIX-FM Building, second floor, 4539 N. I-10 Service Road, Metairie, 4564111 — The Trois Belles Voix (Gina Abromson, Louise Cappi and Chelle Duke) sing old and new Christmas songs in this holiday revue. Tickets $10. 10 p.m. Friday.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL: THE WHOLE STORY. Actor’s Theatre

of New Orleans, WTIX-FM Building, second floor, 4539 N. I-10 Service Road, Metairie, 456-4111 — A 19-year holiday tradition at the theater, Rene J.F. Piazza re-imagines Dickens’ classic as a screwball comedy with a cast of eccentric characters. Tickets $20 general admission, $18 students, seniors and children. 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Friday.

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THE EIGHT: THE REINDEER MONOLOGUES. Mid-City Arts

Theater, 3540 Toulouse St., 488-1460 — Reindeer tell sordid tales of sex, lies and Santa. Tickets $25. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday.

GRENADINE MCGUNKLE’S DOUBLE-WIDE CHRISTMAS.

One Eyed Jacks, 615 Toulouse St., 569-8361; www.oneeyedjacks.net — The signature Running With Scissors holiday romp revolves around hijinks at a trailer park Christmas eve potluck. Call 606-9903 for reservations. Tickets $20. 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday.

THE SANTALAND DIARIES.

Mid-City Arts Theater, 3540 Toulouse St., 488-1460 — A.J. Allegra performs the one-man show based on David Sedaris’ Holidays on Ice. Tickets $20. 8 p.m. Thursday.

WALRUS ELK & HIS CHAMPAGNE ELKESTRA. Hi-Ho

Lounge, 2239 St. Claude Ave., 945-4446; www.hiholounge. net — The show is a holidaystyle revue in the style of The Lawrence Welk Show. 9 p.m. Wednesday. PAGE 54

The Pecan Cracker

Modern Christmas is haunted by the 19th century as Ebenezer Scrooge and The Nutcracker take over stages throughout the holiday season. Locally, a vibrant troupe created a comic version based on Tchaikovsky’s classic and E.T.A. Hoffmann’s original story. It’s set in City Park, is updated to 1965, and irreverent nuttiness rules the day. Fans of the multitalented Ricky Graham will be pleased with his latest offering, which he directed and co-wrote with Sean Patterson and Mandy Zirkenbach. A narrator (Yvette Hargis) recites the tale of young Mary-Clare (Katherine Hebert), who begins the play as a brat and gradually reforms though the magic of The Pecan Cracker (Gary Rucker). On Christmas Eve, Mary-Clare receives the small, wooden nutcracker as a present, and she throws a tantrum and slams it to the ground. A magical human-sized incarnation of The Pecan Cracker appears in Mary-Clare’s dreams, but he has trouble with his jaw as a result of her rough treatment. Although he finds her sulkiness trying, he’s determined to cure her of it. He comes to her rescue with a spray can of insecticide when she’s beset by the roach brigade (Brian Falgoust, Patrick Mendelson, Heidi Junius and Zirkenbach). The same group ably sings and dances under different guises in most of the show’s 17 numbers, which are choreographed by Zirkenbach. The knock-about ensemble wears funny and imaginative costumes created by Cecile Casey Covert. Jefferson Turner arranged the show’s catchy tunes and accompanies them on the keyboard, assisted by Brian Albus on drums. Some the songs are updated Tchaikovsky pieces and others are originals. In his attempt to sweeten Mary-Clare’s disposition, The Pecan Cracker transports her to The Land of Sweets in City Park, where she meets the Buttermilk Drop Fairy, the Rum Ball and the Petit Four among other delightful delicacies. Things get threatening with the appearance of The Gautreaux Gator Family, but the reptiles are only having fun. Some of the jokes are deliberately corny and are saved by a quick rim shot on the snare drum: “I gotta make like a banana and split.” Ta-dum! But the show is marked by high spirits and zesty performances that both kids and adults will enjoy. — Dalt Wonk

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Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts, 1419 Basin St., 525-1052; www.mahaliajacksontheater.com — The show re-imagines the holiday season with acrobatics and other feats, large-scale set pieces and a score featuring some seasonal favorites. Tickets $20-$60 (plus fees). 8 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 2 p.m. Friday-Saturday.

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FAMILY Tuesday 20 HOLIDAY COLORING CONTEST & FAMILY DAY. Fat Hen

Grocery, 7457 St. Charles Ave., 266-2921; www.fathengrill. com — Children ages 10 and under can compete in a coloring contest at the restaurant that culminates in a family day with sugar cookies and complimentary non-alcoholic eggnog. Children can enter the contest through Wednesday; the family day is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday.

PORTRAIT SLEUTH: INVESTIGATING IDENTITY.

Ogden Museum of Southern Art, 925 Camp St., 539-9600; www.ogdenmuseum.org — The workshop teaches children in 2nd to 5th grades about portraiture and how artists communicate the identity of their subjects, and they will also learn how to draw their own self-portraits. Call 539-9608 or email ebalkin@ ogdenmuseum.org for details. Admission $25 museum members, $35 nonmembers. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. TODDLER TIME . Louisiana

Thursday 22 ART ACTIVITIES DURING AFTER HOURS. Ogden Museum of

Southern Art, 925 Camp St., 539-9600; www.ogdenmuseum.org — The Ogden offers art activities for kids during the weekly After Hours concerts. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

EVENTS Tuesday 20 AIR SEX X-MAS SPECIAL . One Eyed Jacks, 615 Toulouse St., 569-8361; www.oneeyedjacks. net — Contestants make love to imaginary partners on stage in the Christmasthemed version of Chris Trew’s nationally touring competition. Visit www.airsexworld.com for details. Tickets $5. 10 p.m. CRESCENT CITY FARMERS MARKET. 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. DEPRESSION AND BIPOLAR SUPPORT ALLIANCE. Tulane-

Lakeside Hospital, 4700 South I-10 Service Road West, Metairie — The peer support group meets the first and third Tuesdays of every month. Visit www.dbsaneworleans. org for details. 7:30 p.m.

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP.

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. 6:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. HOLIDAY TEA & TOUR. Longue Vue House and Gardens, 7 Bamboo Road, 488-5488; www.longuevue.com — Longue Vue hosts special tours and tea services for the holidays, when the house is decorated with lights and festive greenery. Reservations are required. Call 293-4701 or email ajones@longuevue. com for details. Admission $30 members, $35 nonmembers. 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday.

Wednesday 21 COVINGTON FARMERS MARKET. 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. FRENCH MARKET 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. 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 456-5000 for details. 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

LUNCHBOX LECTURE. National

World War II Museum, 945 Magazine St., 527-6012; www. nationalww2museum.org — The semi-monthly lecture series focuses on an array of World War II-related topics. Call 528-1944 ext. 229 for details. Noon.

NONPAC MEETING. Seventh

District Station, 10555 Lake Forest Blvd. — The New Orleans Neighborhood Policing Anti-Crime Council holds its monthly meeting. 7 p.m.

OPERA ON TAP HOLIDAY PARTY.

The Inn on Bourbon, 541

Bourbon St., 524-7611; www. innonbourbon.com — The performance group of the New Orleans Opera Association sings holiday favorites at the annual party. Free admission. 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. THINK BIG! YOUTH ENTREPRENEURS NETWORKING EVENT. A.B. Freeman Business

School, Tulane University, 6823 St. Charles Ave., 865-5000; www.tulane.edu — The event provides young entrepreneurs an opportunity to network and share ideas on how to grow a business. Email info@ professional-assistance.net for details. 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 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.

Thursday 22 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.

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Friday 23 HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS. House of Blues, 225 Decatur St., 310-4999; www.hob.com — The NOCCA Institute and Daniel Price Memorial Fund’s benefit features performances by Irma Thomas, Kermit Ruffins, Trombone Shorty and others. The patron party includes a silent auction, buffet dinner and open bar. Visit www.danielpricememorial. org for details. Patron party admission $125, general admission $37. Patron party 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., general admission 7:30 p.m. to midnight. 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. Fridays. SPCA GIFT WRAPPING. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 3721 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 455-5135 — The LA/ SPCA will be wrapping gifts for donations to benefit the care and basic medical services for homeless and unwanted animals. 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. TRIVIA NIGHT. Deutsches Haus,

1023 Ridgewood St., 522-8014; www.deutscheshaus.org — Deutsches Haus hosts a trivia night with food. 7:30 p.m.

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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.

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Church 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.

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Farmers Market, Huey P. Long Avenue, between Third and Fourth streets, Gretna, 362-8661 — The weekly rainor-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.

RENAISSANCE MARKETPLACE OF EASTERN NEW ORLEANS. Renaissance

Marketplace, 5700 Read Blvd. — The market offers cuisine from area restaurants, shopping, arts and crafts, children’s activities and more. 1 p.m. to 6 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.,

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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.

Monday 26 CREOLE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY HOME TOUR . 1850 House, 523 St. Ann St., 568-

6968 — The Friends of the Cabildo hosts the tour of five historic French Quarter homes. Fr. Jerome LeDoux also signs his book War of the Pews: A Personal Account of St. Augustine Church from noon to 3 p.m. both days of the event. Visit www.friendsofthecabildo.org for details. Admission $20 FOC members, $25 nonmembers. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday and Dec. 27.

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS SCHOOL LEADERSHIP CENTER FELLOWS PROGRAM. The group seeks area prin-

cipals and assistant school leaders for its intensive professional and leadership development program. Visit www.slc-gno.org or email jbrown@

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AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY.

American Cancer Society, 2605 River Road, Westwego, 833-4024 or (800) ACS-2345; www.cancer.org — The American Cancer Society needs volunteers for upcoming events and to facilitate patient service programs. Opportunities are available with Relay for Life, Look Good … Feel Better, Hope Lodge, Man to Man, Road to Recovery, Hope Gala and more. Call for information. ANOTHER LIFE FOUNDATION VOLUNTEERS. Another Life

Foundation seeks volunteers recovering from mental illness to help mentor others battling depression and suicidal behaviors. Free training provided. For details, contact Stephanie Green at (888) 5433480, anotherlifefoundation@ hotmail.com or visit www. anotherlifefoundation.org. AUDUBON AQUARIUM OF THE AMERICAS. The aquarium

accepts applications for the volunteer naturalists, education, husbandry and volunteer diver programs. Visit www. auduboninstitute.org/volunteers/aquarium for details. BATTLE OF NEW ORLEANS ANNIVERSARY. Chalmette

seeks volunteers for wetlands planting projects, nursery maintenance and other duties. Visit www.bayourebirth.org for details.

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS VOLUNTEERS. Big Brothers Big

Sisters of Southeast Louisiana, 2626 Canal St., Suite 203, 3097304 or (877) 500-7304; www. bbbssela.org — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southeast Louisiana needs volunteers to serve as mentors. A volunteer meets two to three times a month with his or her Little Brother or Sister. You can play games, watch movies, bake cookies, play sports or plan any other outings you both would enjoy. Call for information.

CASA NEW ORLEANS. The

organization seeks volunteer court-appointed special advocates to represent abused and neglected children in New Orleans. The time commitment is a minimum of 10 hours per

EDGAR DEGAS FOUNDATION . The nonprofit seeks volunteers to contribute to the development of the foundation. Call 821-5009 or email info@ degashouse.com for details. GREATER NEW ORLEANS FAIR HOUSING ACTION CENTER .

The center seeks part-time civil rights investigators with excellent writing skills, reliable transportation and no criminal convictions to help expose housing discrimination in the New Orleans metro area. Call 717-4257 or email mmorgan@ gnofairhousing.org for information. HANDSON NEW ORLEANS.

The volunteer center for the Greater New Orleans area invites prospective volunteers to learn about the various opportunities available, how to sign up to attend service projects and general tips on how to be a good volunteer. Call 483-7041 ext. 107, email volunteer@ handsonneworleans.org or visit www.handsonneworleans.org for details. HOSPICE VOLUNTEERS.

Harmony Hospice, 519 Metairie Road, Metairie, 832-8111 — Harmony Hospice seeks volunteers to offer companionship to patients through reading, playing cards and other activities. Call Jo-Ann Moore at 832-8111 for details. JACKSON BARRACKS MUSEUM VOLUNTEERS. The museum

seeks volunteers to work one day a week for the Louisiana National Guard Museum. Volunteers prepare military aircraft, vehicles and equipment for display. Call David at 837-0175 or email daveharrell@yahoo.com for details. JEFFERSON COMMUNITY SCHOOL . The charter school

that educates at-risk middle school students who have been expelled from Jefferson Parish’s public schools seeks adult mentors for its students. Call 836-0808 for details.

LOUISIANA SPCA VOLUNTEERS.

Dorothy Dorsett Brown LA/ SPCA Campus, 1700 Mardi Gras Blvd., Algiers, 368-5191; www.la-spca.org — The Louisiana SPCA seeks volunteers to work with the animals and help with special events, education and more. Volunteers must be at least 12 years old and complete a

MEAL DELIVERY VOLUNTEERS. Jefferson Council on Aging seeks volunteers to deliver meals to homebound adults. Gas/mileage expenses will be reimbursed. Call Gail at 8885880 for details. MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOCIATION . The MDA seeks

volunteers ages 16 and older for its weeklong summer camps around the country. Call (800) 572-1717 or visit www.mda.org/summercamp for details.

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NATIONAL WORLD WAR II MUSEUM . National World War

II Museum, 945 Magazine St., 527-6012; www.nationalww2museum.org — The museum accepts applications for volunteers to meet and greet visitors from around the world and familiarize them with its galleries, artifacts and expansion. Call 527-6012 ext. 243 or email katherine. alpert@nationalww2museum.org for details.

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OPERATION REACH VOLUNTEERS. Operation REACH

and Gulfsouth Youth Action Corps seek college student volunteers from all over the country to assist in providing recreation and education opportunities for New Orleansarea inner-city youth and their families. For information, visit www.thegyac.org and www. operationreach.org. PEOPLE PROGRAM. The nonprofit seeks volunteers to teach active seniors at its campuses in Metairie, New Orleans and the West Bank. Call 284-7678 for details. PUBLIC SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS.

New Orleans Outreach seeks volunteers to share their enthusiasm and expertise as part of the ARMS-Outreach after-school program. Volunteers are needed in the arts, academics, technology, recreation and life skills. Email jenny@nooutreach.org or call 654-1060 for information.

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SENIOR COMPANION VOLUNTEERS. New Orleans

Council on Aging, Annex Conference Room, 2475 Canal St., 821-4121; www.nocoa.org — The council seeks volunteers to assist with personal and other daily tasks to help seniors live independently. Call for details.

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BAYOU REBIRTH WETLANDS EDUCATION . Bayou Rebirth

tumbrella.org seek volunteers to field shopper questions, assist seniors, help with monthly children’s activities and more. Call 495-1459 or email latifia@marketumbrella. org for details.

LOWERNINE.ORG VOLUNTEERS. Lowernine.org seeks volunteers to help renovate homes in the Lower 9th Ward. Visit www. lowernine.org or email lauren@ lowernine.org for details.

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Battlefield of Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, 8606 W. St. Bernard Hwy., Chalmette, 589-3882; www.nps.gov/jela — Volunteers are needed for the 197th anniversary of the battle (Jan. 4-7) to set up and take down tents, distribute supplies, direct traffic and assist National Park Service staff. Call 589-3882 ext. 228 for details.

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0820, email elizabeth@scapc. org or visit www.stairnola.org for details. TEEN SUICIDE PREVENTION .

The Teen Suicide Prevention Program seeks volunteers to help teach middle- and upperschool New Orleans students. Call 831-8475 for details.

TOURO VOLUNTEER SERVICES.

Touro Volunteer Services, 1401 Foucher St., 897-8107; www. touro.com/content/careercamp — The infirmary seeks adult volunteers to assist with the Family Surgery Lounge, patient information desk, book and goody cart, hospital tours and health screenings. Call volunteer services at 897-8107 for information. VOLUNTEERS CAN LEAD PROGRAM . The program allows

residents to assist the New Orleans Police Department at its district stations. Email vocal@ nola.gov for details.

WORDS BARNES & NOBLE JR . Barnes &

Noble Booksellers, 3721 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 4555135 — The bookstore regularly hosts free reading events for kids. Call for schedule information.

COOKBOOKS & COCKTAILS SERIES. Kitchen Witch Cookbooks

Shop, 631 Toulouse St., 528-8382 — The group meets weekly to discuss classic New Orleans cookbooks. 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Friday. DINKY TAO POETRY. Molly’s at

the Market, 1107 Decatur St., 5255169; www.mollysatthemarket. net — The bar hosts a free weekly poetry reading with open mic. 9 p.m. Tuesday. FRIENDS OF THE NEW ORLEANS PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOK SALE .

Latter Library Carriage House, 5120 St. Charles Ave., 596-2625; www.nutrias.org — The group hosts twice-weekly sales of books, DVDs, books on tape, LPs and more. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday and Saturday.

LOCAL WRITERS’ GROUP.

Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 3721 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 455-5135 — The weekly group discusses and critiques fellow members’ writing. All genres welcome. 7:30 p.m. Monday. PASS IT ON. George & Leah

McKenna Museum of African American Art, 2003 Carondelet St., 586-7432; www.themckennamuseum.com — Poet Gian “G-Persepect” Smith and Alphonse “Bobby” Smith host a weekly spoken-word and music

event. Admission $6. 9 p.m. Saturdays. POETRY MEETING. New Orleans

Poetry Forum, 257 Bonnabel Blvd., Metairie, 835-8472 — The forum holds workshops every Wednesday. 8 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

SOCRATES CAFE. St. Tammany

Parish Library, Folsom Branch, 82393 Railroad Ave., Folsom, (985) 796-9728 — The philosophical group holds a monthly discussion. 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. SPOKEN WORD. Ebony Square, 4215 Magazine St. — The center hosts a weekly spoken-word, music and open-mic event. Tickets $7 general admission, $5 students. 11 p.m. Friday. TAO POETRY. Neutral Ground Coffeehouse, 5110 Danneel St., 891-3381; www.neutralground. org — The coffeehouse hosts a weekly poetry reading. 9 p.m. Wednesday. TOM FITZMORRIS & PEGGY SCOTT LABORDE. Maple Street

Book Shop at Bayou St. John, 3141 Ponce de Leon St.; www. maplestreetbookshop.com — The authors sign and discuss Lost Restaurants of New Orleans. 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. THE WELL: A WOMEN’S POETRY CIRCLE . St. Anna’s Episcopal

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947-2121; www.stannanola.org — The group meets at 2 p.m. Mondays. Call 289-9142 or email poetryprocess@gmail.com for details.

CALL FOR WRITERS BOB KAUFMAN BOOK PRIZE IN POETRY. Trembling Pillow

Press presents the contest. The winner will be published in 2012. Visit www.tremblingpillowpress.com/bobkaufmanbookprize.html for details. Submissions deadline is Jan. 31. LETTERS ABOUT LITERATURE. For the national contest, the Center for the Book in the Library of Congress seeks letters from 4th to 12th grade students to authors — living or dead, from any genre — explaining how those authors’ work changed the students’ way of thinking. Visit www.lettersaboutliterature.org for details. Submission deadline is Jan. 6. SWAMP LILY REVIEW. Editors

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Food Critic Tom Fitzmorris and local history documentarian Peggy Scott LaBorde discuss and sign their new book, Lost Restaurants of New Orleans, at the Maple Street Book Shop at Bayou St. John (3141 Ponce de Leon St.; www.maplestreetbookshop.com). Tuesday at 6 p.m.

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SUBRA MOVES TO MARRIOTT

La Cote Brasserie (700 Tchoupitoulas St., 613-2350; www.lacotebrasserie.com) recently announced that its longtime chef Chuck Subra had left to become executive chef at the JW Marriott New Orleans Hotel (614 Canal St., 525-6500). La Cote Brasserie is inside the Renaissance Arts Hotel, also a Marriott property. Subra has been executive chef at La Cote Brasserie since 2003. There’s no word yet on his successor there.

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heritage. That’s proved an evocative draw for many others, and a roster of events, weekend performances by local and touring Celtic acts and Monday night’s open music sessions have helped suffuse the place with convincing bonhomie. Murphy is joined in the kitchen by fellow Irish transplant Ross Muggivan and Donald “the Butcher” Wyatt, a lieutenant from Murphy’s Ritz days. They’re out to correct some stereotypes about Irish cooking, blending deeper traditions — like colcannon, a delicious, disarmingly simple side of potatoes and greens — with a timely influx of contemporary tastes — like seared lamb belly over polenta cake, or fried planks of farmer’s cheese on char-grilled romaine. It seems there’s a different menu for as many roles as Irish House serves, and the shuffle between them can be a bit problematic. If shepherd’s pie at lunch brought you back for dinner, you won’t find it again on the evening menus. Then there’s the sheer size of the place. There’s the bar, the main dining room, private event rooms, a patio and even a gift shop. Service sometimes bogs down between the varied spaces. Still, the ambitious schedule of Irish House gives access to the gloriously daunting Irish breakfast, a heaping platter of eggs, beans, tomato and imported Irish meats that’s worth rousing your holiday guests some morning to come sample. And the place is big and casual enough to shallow the antics of antsy kids (it’s a pub after all) while serving food to please the gourmets in the clan.

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ou might expect to find meatloaf at a pub, and the way things are going with the gastropub trend these days you might even expect a few high-brow touches along with it. Still, I wasn’t initially expecting one made of heritage cattle from New Iberia’s Gonsoulin Ranch slathered with foie gras butter and sitting on fried walnut bread, all served at the Irish House bar by the same guy who just took the two minutes necessary to properly draw off a pint of Guinness. That meatloaf actually is a modestly portioned appetizer and comes from a kitchen concurrently preparing chicken wings, herb-crusted redfish, burgers, and duck stuffed with brie and figs. That variety reveals a few different sides of Irish House. Since chef Matt Murphy and his wife Alicia opened this huge, busy, multifaceted place in August, it’s quickly become a smoke-free watering hole for bar regulars, a destination family restaurant and an events hall for Celtic-themed programming — like a spiffier successor to O’Flaherty’s, which has been gone since Katrina. As it happens, that mix makes it a handy ace in the hole for holiday time. With our own houses filled with guests, Irish House is a hospitable, happening spot to retreat from the kitchen. Murphy, a Dublin native, previously was executive chef at the local Ritz-Carlton Hotel, which in 2010 named its M Bistro in his honor. It was a surprise when he left the Ritz just a year later, but he says he wanted to create a place where his young children (quadruplets and a fifth daughter) could grow up with an anchor to their Irish

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Tamarind’s bar isn’t the only place to find cocktails in the Hotel Modern. Pass from the hotel’s lobby through a partially sheltered courtyard and you’ll find Bellocq, a new lounge from the same crew who run the Uptown craft cocktail spot Cure (4905 Freret St., 302-2357; www.curenola.com). If the precisely crafted drinks at Cure channel the golden age of cocktails, the drinks at Bellocq are their prequel. The specialties are drinks that pre-date the modern cocktail, especially cobblers, an archival mixed drink popular in the 19th century, made from various combinations of wine, liquor or liqueurs with fruit, herbs and other additions. “Without being medieval times about it, we’re trying to return some of the old drinking categories and styles,” says mixologist Kirk Estopinal. The bar stocks many types of port,

sherry and Madeira, but customers can order modern cocktails and more conventional drinks at Bellocq. The beer selection also has a twist. Bellocq specializes in hard-to-find, large-format beers and serves them by the pour in the manner of wines by the glass. The point is to give people a way to sample different beers normally available only by ordering a large bottle. Bellocq also serves a bar menu created by Macquet and prepared in Tamarind’s kitchen.

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HONORING LERUTH

The legacy of the late New Orleans chef, food scientist and restaurant consultant Warren Leruth is still palpable. You can taste it in such local staples as oyster and artichoke soup, one of the original standards at his renowned restaurant LeRuth’s; in Green Goddess salad dressing, which he developed in the 1960s; and even in the recipes for biscuits, red beans and dirty rice from Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, which he created for that company when it was based in Louisiana. Leruth’s legacy also includes a strong philanthropic spirit, and to honor his devotion to others, St. Michael Special School last week unveiled a new 7-foottall statue of chef Lerth at its Uptown campus on Chippewa Street. The school, which serves developmentally disabled children, has been the beneficiary of the Chefs’ Charity for Children for more than 30 years. This culinary fundraiser was created in 1978 by Leruth and his longtime friend, the late journalist Phil Johnson of WWL-TV. It since has raised more than $1 million. “My father was at a point then where he wanted to give back and especially to people who really needed it,” explained Larry Leruth, the chef’s son. Chefs’ Charity for Children is a luncheon held each year in the Hilton New Orleans Riverside Hotel and prepared by a core group of local chefs who volunteer their time to participate. Hundreds of people attend, and tickets for the event usually sell out early. A New Orleans native, Leruth trained in French Quarter kitchens in the 1940s before starting a career in food research and development, which included his creation of a new type of salad dressing. In 1966 he opened the restaurant LeRuth’s in Gretna. His creative interpretation of Creole cuisine made it a top New Orleansarea dining destination. After selling LeRuth’s, which later closed, he continued to work as a R&D consultant for food makers and restaurant concepts. He died in 2001 at age 72.

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Tamarind by Dominique (936 St. Charles Ave., 962-0909) has opened inside the Hotel Modern, a new 135-room boutique hotel on Lee Circle. Chef Dominique Macquet is joined in this venture by his longtime colleague Quan Tran, who is chef de cuisine. Vietnamese flavors are a big part of Tamarind’s menu, but don’t expect casual pho-shop fare. “We’re taking what’s local and using it in a Vietnamese style with French technique,” Macquet says. “If we do a spring roll, it will be touched by both the French and the Vietnamese before it goes on the plate.” This approach means dishes like grilled shrimp with tamarind remoulade and fried green kohlrabi, duck confit with apple cider vinegar and hoisin, and flounder with Vietnamese coriander and citrus vinaigrette. Tamarind serves dinner and there are plans to add lunch eventually. Macquet has been busy lately. In addition to Tamarind, he’s developing the second incarnation of Dominique’s on Magazine (4215 Magazine St., phone n.a.), which he expects to open in May. Macquet left the restaurant that previously operated under that name in November. It’s now called Apolline (4729 Magazine St., 894-8881; www.apollinerestaurant.com). Among the former Dominique’s on Magazine employees joining Macquet in his new restaurants are craft cocktail maven Kimberly Patton-Bragg and sommelier Lisa Deragon. Patton-Bragg’s cocktails at Tamarind incorporate tropical fruits and herbs that are in sync with the food menu.

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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 poboy. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Fri.-Wed., dinner Mon.-Wed., Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

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GOTT GOURMET CAFE — 3100 Magazine 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 slow-braised 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. $

AMERICAN 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. $$

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. $

BAR & GRILL BAYOU BEER GARDEN — 326 N. 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. $

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. $

DINO’S BAR & GRILL — 1128 Tchoupitoulas 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. $

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., latenight Fri.-Sat. Cash only. $

SAUCY’S BBQ GRILL — 3244 Severn

Ave., Metairie, 322-2544; www. saucysbbqgrill.com — Saucy’s serves slow-smoked St. Louis-style pork ribs,

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CHINESE CHINA ORCHID — 704 S. Carrollton Ave.,

pulled pork, brisket, smoked sausage and grilled or jerk chicken. Side items include smoked beans, mac and cheese, coleslaw and Caribbean rice. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

BREWPUB CRESCENT CITY BREWHOUSE — 527 Decatur St., 522-0571; www.crescentcitybrewhouse.com — Live jazz and German-style beers complement creative cooking at this brewpub. Crabmeat-stuffed jumbo shrimp, grilled baby back ribs, overstuffed poboys and seafood gumbo are popular dishes. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Head to Boo Koo BBQ (3701 Banks St., 202-4741; www. bookoobbq.com) for big platters of barbecue. PHOTO BY CHERYL GERBER

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 poboys. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night 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 house-made hickory sauce.

CAFE CAFE FRERET — 7329 Freret St., 861-

7890; www.cafefreret.com — The cafe serves breakfast itemes like the Freret Egg Sandwich with scrambled

865-1428; www.chinaorchidneworleans. com — This longtime Riverbend restaurant offers a 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. $$

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. $

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VINE & DINE — 141 Delaronde St., 3611402; www.vine-dine.com — The cafe serves cheese boards and charcuterie plates with pate and cured meats. There also is a menu of sandwiches, quesadillas, bruschettas, salads and dips. No reservations. Lunch Tue.Sat., dinner Mon.-Sat. 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. $

Hwy., Jefferson, 832-0830 — Zaddie’s serves burgers, alligator sausage, boudin, tamales and meat or crawfish pies. Thursday’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. $

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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. $

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. $

ZADDIE’S TAVERN — 1200 Jefferson

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. $$

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OUT2EAT 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. $$

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

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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. $

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. $ 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. $$$

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 recommended. 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. $ 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., Me-

tairie, 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. $$

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. $$

MARTINIQUE BISTRO — 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. $$$

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. $

INDIAN 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

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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 in-

ventive 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. $$$

MOSCA’S — 4137 Hwy. 90 W., Westwego, 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. $$$

RED GRAVY — 125 Camp St., 5618844; www.redgravycafe.com — The cafe serves breakfast items including pancakes, waffles and pastries. At lunch, try meatballs, lasagna and other Italian specialties, panini, wraps, soups and salads. Open Sundays before New Orleans Saints home games. Reservations accepted for large parties. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $ RICCOBONO’S PEPPERMILL RESTAURANT — 3524 Severn Ave., Metairie,

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 avocado 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. $$

LOUISIANA CONTEMPORARY BOMBAY CLUB — 830 Conti St., 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. $$$ BOUCHE — 840 Tchoupitoulas St.,

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. $$

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. $$

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. $$$

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. $$

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. $$$

TOMAS BISTRO — 755 Tchoupitoulas St., 527-0942 — Tomas serves dishes like semi-boneless Louisiana quail stuffed with applewoodsmoked bacon dirty popcorn rice, Swiss chard and Madeira sauce. The duck cassoulet combines duck confit and Creole Country andouille in a white bean casserole. No reservations. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

MEDITERRANEAN/ MIDDLE EASTERN ATTIKI BAR & GRILL — 230 Decatur

BABYLON CAFE — 7724 Maple St., 314-0010; www.babyloncafe. biz —The Babylon platter includes stuffed grape leaves, hummus, kibbeh, rice and one choice of meat: lamb, chicken or beef kebabs, chicken or beef shawarma, gyro or kufta. Chicken shawarma salad is a salad topped with olives, feta and chicken breast cooked on a rotisserie. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. 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. $$

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MEXICAN & SOUTHWESTERN 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. $ LUCY’S RETIRED SURFERS’ BAR & RESTAURANT — 701 Tchoupitoulas

St., 523-8995; www.lucysretiredsurders.com — This surf shack serves California-Mexican cuisine and the bar has a menu of tropical cocktails. Todo Santos fish tacos feature grilled or fried mahi mahi in corn or flour tortillas topped with shredded cabbage and shrimp sauce, and are served with rice and beans. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily, late night Thu.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

NACHO MAMA’S MEXICAN GRILL — 3242 Magazine St., 899-0031;

1000 S. Clearview Pkwy., Harahan, 736-1188; 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. $$

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. $$

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GAZEBO CAFE — 1018 Decatur St.,

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. $

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

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tur 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 poboy 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 latenight Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

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taria 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. $$

BRAXTON’S RESTAURANT — 636

Franklin St., 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,

PIZZA MARKS TWAIN’S PIZZA LANDING — 2035 Metairie Road, Metairie,

832-8032; 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. $

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zine St., 891-2376; www.newyorkpizzanola.com — Choose from pizza by the slice or whole pie, calzones, pasta, sandwiches, salads and more. The Big Apple pie is loaded with pepperoni, Canadian bacon, onions, mushrooms, black olives, green peppers, Italian sausage and minced garlic and anchovies and jalapenos are optional. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

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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. $$

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— 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., 8991414; 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. $ 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. $

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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. $

SANDWICHES & PO-BOYS DRESS IT — 535 Gravier St., 571-

7561 — Get gourmet burgers and sandwiches dressed to order. Original topping choices include everything from sprouts to black bean and corn salsa to peanut butter. For dessert, try a chocolate chip cookie served with ice cream and chocolate sauce. Reservations accepted for large parties. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

MAGAZINE PO-BOY SHOP — 2368

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. $ MAHONY’S PO-BOY SHOP — 3454

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. $

PARKWAY BAKERY AND TAVERN — 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. $

PARRAN’S PO-BOYS — 3939 Vet-

erans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 885-3416; www.parranspoboy. com — Parran’s offers a long list of po-boys plus muffulettas, club sandwiches, pizzas, burgers, salads, fried seafood plates and Creole-Italian entrees. The veal supreme po-boy features a cutlet topped with Swiss cheese and brown gravy. No reservations.

Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner Thu.-Sat. Credit cards. $

THE STORE — 814 Gravier St., 322-

2446; www.thestoreneworleans. com — The Store serves sandwiches, salads and hot plates, and there is a taco bar where patrons can choose their own toppings. Red beans and rice comes with grilled andouille and a corn bread muffin. No reservations. Lunch and early dinner Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $$

TRACEY’S — 2604 Magazine St.,

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. $

SEAFOOD GRAND ISLE RESTAURANT — 575 Convention Center Blvd., 5208530; 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. $$ JACK DEMPSEY’S — 738 Poland Ave., 943-9914 — The Jack Dempsey seafood platter serves a training-table feast of gumbo, shrimp, oysters, catfish, redfish and crawfish pies, plus two side items. Other dishes include broiled redfish and fried soft-shell crab. No reservations. Lunch Tue.-Sat. and dinner Wed.Sat. Credit cards. $$ LA COTE BRASSERIE — 700

Tchoupitoulas St., 613-2350; www. lacotebrasserie.com — This stylish restaurant in the Renaissance New Orleans Arts Hotel serves an array of raw and cooked seafood. Tabasco and Steen’s Cane Syrup glazed salmon is served with shrimp mirliton ragout. Reservations recommended. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$

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STEAKHOUSE CHOPHOUSE NEW ORLEANS — 322

Magazine St., 522-7902; www.centraarchy.com — This traditional steakhouse serves USDA prime beef, and a selection of supersized cuts includes a 40-oz. Porterhouse for two. The menu also features seafood options and a la carte side items. Reservations recommended. Diner daily. 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. $$$

TAPAS/SPANISH BARCELONA TAPAS — 720 Dub-

lin St., 861-9696 — This Spanish restaurant serves paella and more than 50 tapas dishes with selections including patatas bravas, garlic shrimp, tomato with mozzarella and avocado shrimp tropical. No reservations. Dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$ MIMI’S IN THE MARIGNY —

2601 Royal St., 872-9868 — The decadant Mushroom Manchego Toast is a favorite here. Or enjoy hot and cold tapas dishes ranging from grilled marinated artichokes to calamari. Reservations accepted for large parties. Dinner and late-night Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $

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. $$

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, pecan-crusted catfish, alligator sausage and seafood gumbo. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

VILLAGE INN — 9201 Jefferson Hwy., 737-4610 — Check into Village Inn for seasonal boiled seafood or raw oysters. Other options include fried seafood platters, poboys, pasta and pizza. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

SOUL FOOD BIG MOMMA’S CHICKEN AND WAFFLES — 5741 Crowder Blvd.,

241-2548; 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. Breakfast Sat.Sun., Lunch daily, dinner Sun.

VIETNAMESE AUGUST MOON — 3635 Prytania

St., 899-5129; www.moonnola. com — August Moon serves a mix of Vietnamese and Chinese cuisine. There are spring rolls and pho soup as well as many popular Chinese dishes and vegetarian options. Delivery available. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

PHO NOLA — 3320 Transcontinental Drive, Metairie, 941-7690; www.pho-nola.com — Pho NOLA serves spring rolls and egg rolls, noodle soups, rice and vermicelli dishes and po-boys. Beverages include boba teas, milk teas, coffee drinks and smoothies. No reservations. Lunch Tue.-Sun., dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $

PHO TAU BAY RESTAURANT — 113 Westbank Expwy., Suite C, Gretna, 368-9846 — You’ll find classic Vietnamese beef broth and noodle soups, vermicelli dishes, seafood soups, shrimp spring rolls with peanut sauce and more. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner Mon.-Wed. & Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $

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MISCELLANEOUS AWESOME H2 LIMO

2003 Hummer H2 34’ Limo. White exterior w/gray leather interior. Seating for 16- 18 passengers. After market rims & tires, also comes with stock H2 rims & rims. 78K miles. Call (985) 232-9115.

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SKI JUMPSUIT, NILS

Size 8. Great Looking! Paid over $600. Sell for $100. Call 504-833-2478

FURNITURE/ACCESSORIES $125 Full/Double Size Mattress Set, still in original plastic, unopened. We can deliver. (504) 846-5122 $295 Brand New Iron Queen Bed with mattress set, all new. Can deliver. (504) 952-8403 King Pillowtop Mattress, NEW!!! ONLY $199. Can deliver. (504) 846-5122 NEW Pub Height Table Set all wood, still boxed. Delivery available. $325 (504) 846-5122 Queen Mattress Set $149 Still in wrapper. Will deliver. (504) 846-5122

NEW ORLEANS DANCE ACADEMY

Classical Ballet for children & adults. Home of Ballet Hysell, Koenka, Fiesta Flamengo, D’project. 5956 Magazine St. 504-891-0038 nodanceacademy@ aol.com

My neighbors found this dog in Luling Wednesday night (11/2) & brought him to Old Metairie because they thought he was lost. My neighbor put him in their shed, but he apparently got out overnight (on Aris between Canal Street & Metairie Road). The rightful owner in Luling was located Thursday morning. The dog is 16 years old! Tan & white; red collar & cataracts in each eye. Please call (504) 256-6553 if you have seen him. This is so heartbreaking!!! Thank you. P.S. Two current photos can be seen at the link below.

REWARD- LOST

(Mid City but could be anywhere by now),Ozzie, male, brown/black stripe (brindle), pit mix, sweet, call him & he will come, hold him &call me asap, Traci 504-975-5971.

PET ADOPTIONS GOLDEN RETRIEVER MIX - CLEO

Friendly, attentive, family dog. 50#, 5 yrs old & n good health. Playful & loves attention. Loves all children. Likes other dogs except the sm. breed. Sarat, 504-864-2097

THANG - SWEET CAT

Black & white. Loves to be your sidekick. Male, friendly with other cats & people. Playful & cuddly. Likes to cuddle with other cats! Traci - tbkestler@cox.net

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Piano Lessons for Adults $60/Lesson

Attention loving grey cat. Friendly with everyone, relaxed & enjoys a good snuggle. Good with people, dogs, cars & children. When he purrs he sounds like a pigeon cooing! Traci - tbkestler@ cox.net

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Boy is an 11-year-old, neutered,

NOTICE

Pekingese mix who loves to snuggle. He walks nicely on a leash, knows how to sit and is looking for a new lap to call his own. To meet Boy or any of the other wonderful pets at the LA/ SPCA, come to 1700 Mardi Gras Blvd. (Algiers), 10-4, Mon.-Sat. & 12-4 Sun. or call 368-5191.

Massage therapists are required to be licensed with the State of Louisiana and must include the license number in their ads.

A BODY BLISS MASSAGE

Jeannie LMT #3783-01. Flexible appointments. Uptown Studio or Hotel out calls. 504.894.8856 (uptown)

BYWATER BODYWORKS

Swedish, deep tissue, therapeutic. Flex appts, in/out calls, OHP/student discounts, gift cert. $65/hr, $75/ 1 1/2hr. LA Lic# 1763 Mark. 259-7278

BOY Kennel #A14529591

MASSAGE EXTRAORDINAIRE

24 yrs exp to give you the ultimate in relaxation. Call Matteo. LA 0022, for your next appt. Metairie area. 504-8320945. No Outcalls

QUIET WESTBANK LOC

Swedish, Relaxing Massage. Hours 9am-6pm, M-F. Sat 10-1pm $70. LA Lic #1910. Sandra, 504-393-0123.

STRESS? PAIN?

Relax with a massage. Amazing Hands by Patrick. LMT Lic 4005. 504-717-2577 www.amazinghands.us To Advertise in

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ALANA Kennel #A14217725

Alana is a 1-year-old, spayed, DSH, with brown tabby markings and jade green eyes. She sure would enjoy cozying-up to a nice fireplace during the holidays! To meet Alana or any of the other wonderful pets at the LA/SPCA, come to 1700 Mardi Gras Blvd. (Algiers), 10-4, Mon.-Sat. & 12-4 Sun. or call 368-5191. To look for a lost pet come to the Louisiana SPCA, 1700 Mardi Gras Blvd. (Algiers), Mon-Sat. 9-5, Sun. 12-5 or call 368-5191 or visit www.la-spca.org

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ADOPTIONS ADOPT

Adoring couple longs to adopt newborn. secure, endless love awaits. Christine & Paul, 1-800-774-0854. Expenses paid. PREGNANT? CONSIDERING ADOPTION? Talk with caring agency specializing in matching Birthmothers with Families nationwide. LIVING EXPENSES PAID. Call 24/7 Abby’s One True Gift Adoptions 866-413-6293

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Certified Grade “A” Turf St. Augustine, Tifway Bermuda Centipede, Zoysia. WE BEAT ALL COMPETITORS! 504-733-0471

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HOME SERVICES Don’t Replace Your Tub REGLAZE IT

Chip/Spot Repair - Colors Available Clawfoot tubs for sale Southern Refinishing LLC Certified Fiberglass Technician Family Owned & Operated 504-348-1770 southernrefinishing.com

PEST CONTROL Commercial & Residential Celebrating 50 yrs in New Orleans Great Rates & Service. 504-837-5800 www.deluxepestcontrol.com

GULF STATES AIR

Service & Sales 3 TON A/C Condenser & Installed - $1499 5 Year Warranty Service Calls only $79.50 Gulf States Air (504) 304-0443

PLUMBING ROOTER MAN

Sewer & Drain Cleaning Specialists Plumbing Repair Specialists New Orleans 504-522-9536. KennerJefferson 504-466-8581. Westbank 504-368-4070. Laplace 985-6520084. Mandeville 985-626-5045. Slidell 985-641-3525. MENTION GAMBIT FOR A DISCOUNT

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Trane 3 Ton Replacement System $3790 Installed Expires 12/30/11 504-465-0688 Air Conditioning Heating

(Now 25% Off), Media Makeup & Airbrush Training. For Ads, TV, Film, Fashion. 1 wk class &. Portfolio. AwardMakeUpSchool.com 310-364-0665

DRIVERS/DELIVERY CDL- Class A, 1 Yr. TT Exp. (Must be able to verify) Hazmat, Tank End. and TWIC Card (a must to qualify) Free Medical and Dental 1-888-380-5516

ENGINEERING

PROFESSIONAL AIR COND/HEATING

CAREER PREPARATION EARN $75-$200 HOUR

LOCAL DRIVERS NEEDED

DELUXE PEST CONTROL

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NEED A NOTARY NOW?

SCHOENFELD LAW CORPORATION 24-hr mobile notary services. Successions, Wills, Power of Attorney, etc, We’ll come to you! 504-416-2489

PROJECT ENGINEER

For Petrotech Inc., serve as project lead & be responsible for design testing & installation or turbine/compressor & turbine/generator control system retrofit projects. B.S. Electrical Engineering; academic background or in depth knowledge of: microprocessor design, digital design, & control systems design. May be transferred to undetermined locations w/in the US. Job location: St. Rose, L.A. To apply send resumes & credentials to HR@ petrotechnic.com. Must apply w/in 30 days and refer to job # 11327 to be considered.

LIFE CHOICES OF MEMPHIS, INC., Petitioner, vs. CHARLES PARKER and ANY UNKNOWN FATHER, Respondents. It appearing from the sworn petition for termination of parental rights filed in this cause, that the whereabouts of the Respondents, Charles Parker and Any Unknown Father, are unknown and cannot be ascertained upon diligent inquiry. It further appearing that Respondent Charles Parker is a 36-year-old African American man with black hair and brown eyes. It further appearing that conception occurred in New Orleans, Louisiana. It is therefore ordered that Respondents, Charles Parker and Any Unknown Father, make their appearance herein at the Chancery Court of Shelby County, Tennessee, 140 Adams Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee on Friday, the 17th day of February, 2012, at 9:00 a.m. and answer petitioner’s petition for termination of parental rights or the same will be taken for confessed as to Respondents and this cause proceeded with ex parte, and that a copy of this order be published once a week for four consecutive weeks in the Gambit of New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana.

This 8th day of December, 2011.

Comp. pay, 401K, pd vac, med/dent avail. Kim’s Chrysler Dodge Jeep Toyota. Send resume to mellisa@ kimsautogroup.com

POSITIONS WANTED WILL BABYSIT FOR YOU

Have 21 years experience. References. Call (504) 559-8907 or (504) 464-9851.

FARM LABOR TEMPORARY FARM LABOR

Brynn Farms, Greenville, MS, has 2 positions for grain & oilseed crops; 3 mos. experience required for job duties listed: must able to obtain clean U.S. driver license in 30 days following hire; tools, equipment, housing and daily trans provided; trans & subsistence expenses reimb; $8.97/hr depending on location; 3/4 work period guaranteed from 1/7/12 - 10/30/12. Apply at the nearest State Workforce Agency with Job Order MS43468.

RETAIL CULINARY STORE/COOKING SCHOOL

in Riverwalk looking for someone who is personable and enjoys workilng with the public! This job requires you to make samples of our recipe and interact with customers in front of store. Must work weekends. We will pay for parking. Email us if yio are interested in an application or for further detils: crescentcitycooks@att.net

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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Seeking Energetic Sales Associate for Women’s Clothing Store. Must have customer service exp. Fax resume 504865-1272 or gaetanas@bellsouth.net

WE ARE GROWING!

Culinary Store/Cooking School in the Riverwalk looking for enthusiastic retail sales person who has basic knowledge about New Orleans cooking. Must be able to work Saturday and Sunday. We will pay for parking. Email us if you are interested in an application or for further details: crescentcitycooks@ att.net

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CHANCERY COURT OF SHELBY COUNTY By:

s/ Amy Mitchell

Kevin W. Weaver WEAVER & CRAIG, P.C. Attorneys for Petitioner 51 Germantown Court, Suite 112 Cordova, Tennessee 38018 Publish: 12/13/11, 12/20/11, 12/27/11, and 1/3/12. (901) 757-1700

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A NEW JOB

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IN THE MATTER OF: JALIYAA JADYN DECAY (DOB: July 24, 2011), A Minor,

TRADE/SKILLS EXP. AUTO TECHNICIANS NEEDED

VOLUNTEER

ORDER OF PUBLICATION No. CH-11-2000-1 IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF SHELBY COUNTY, TENNESSEE

TEACHERS/INSTRUCTORS Director of French Education Nationale Curriculum sought to maintain school’s French accreditation, ensure compliance with French Ministry of Education standards, oversee curriculum & teach grade school students using French as primary language of instruction. Req Bach in Elementary Ed or related, or equiv, valid Foreign Language Elementary Specialized cert from State of Louisiana, ability to obtain certification to teach under the French Education Nationale curriculum & native fluency in French. Job in New Orleans. Send resume & cover ltr referencing position to Ecole Bilingue de la Nouvelle-Orleans, 821 General Pershing St., New Orleans LA 70115.

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SHOWCaSe FRENCH QUARTER

922-24 Dauphine St. $875K Four 1 bedroom apartments. Parking for 5+ cars.

835 Royal St. $349.5K Great location, secluded hideaway! Spac 2 br, 2 marble tile baths. Small rear balc overlooking garden.

938 Royal St. A $215K Great location for this condo. Perfect for your weekend getaways! Quaint & comfortable. 1 br, great kit & bath.

617 Duphine St. $268K Spacious light filled condo. Great floor plan. Fabulous pool and courtyard. Being sold furnished. In the heart of the quarter.

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

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

FAUBOURG MARIGNY 2231 N. RAMPART- MARIGNY Free standing cottage w/2 charming porches. Bright open fl plan, hdwd flrs throughout, ss appl, ceramic cntrr & bath. Huge bdrm w/skylights. Secure offst. pkng. $159,000. Robert Armstrong 504-616-3615

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. $339K. Lana Sackett, Gardner Realtors, 504-3524934. www.lanasackett.com

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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.

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Lovely Double, Uptown area. 2 bdrm, 1 ba each side, hardwood floors, ceil fans, . $185,000. Call April Gongora, Gardner Realtors 504-606-0466.

MID-CITY 3924 B CLEVELAND $160K

Off Canal & Carrollton. 2br/1ba, CA&H, hdwd flrs, crown molding, ss appliances. Washer/Dryer/Fridge included. (504) 559-1993

UPTOWN/GARDEN DISTRICT 2123-25 LAUREL ST $270K

Restored 2 unit Creole cottage in Lwr Gard Dist. Walk to Magazine St. Nr CBD. 6BR/2BA, all elec, cen a/h, 2900 sf liv area, porch. 30x158 lot. John, 508-5799.

THE FERNANDEZ HOUSE

621-623 9th Street

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 8309 Sycamore Street & 2214 Dante Street

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 $1575 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

PRICED TO SELL NOW

427 ARABELLA Unique sgl. architectually designed interior, 2-3 BR, 2 BA, 2000+ sq ft. Only $385K. 917 RACE Historical 1850’s gem. Beautiful stairway, orig pocket doors, L shaped yd, much more. Call for info. $350K 3655-57 TCHOUPITOULAS Ready to rent, nice dble, lg yd, new roof. $110K. Lois Landry Realty, 504-586-1019

ST. BERNARD PARISH 523 Angela, Old Arabi

3 blocks from Marigny. 10 Min from The Quarter. 110 year old home, fully restored, 1200 sq ft, 12’ ceil, orig hdwd flrs, 2 firepl, 2 BR, 2 BA, granite in kit $145K. 504-554-4800

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CORPORATE RENTALS New Orleans Area (Metairie) 10 Min to Downtown N.O.

1 & 2 Br Apts, 1 Ba, furn. Qn bed, WiFi, Cbl. Pkg.Util Incl. Lndry Fac. Sec Cameras From $1200/mth. 1 mth min. 2200 Pasadena, Met. 504491-1591.

NEW ORLEANS RIVERFRONT

WESTBANK

2 BR, 2.5 BA. Furn, healthclub, pool, parking. All util incl, wifi. Minimum 1 month. $3000/mo. Also 3 BR Penthouse $3800/mo. 781-608-6115.

BUYING OR SELLING - CALL ME

Barataria Waterfront Property Vacant Lot in English Turn Westbank Dwellings Call Cecelia, 583-2902, Gardner Realtors

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broker

Historic House and Luxury Home Specialist

Motivated Sellers: Wondering what your property is worth? Call me for a FREE CMA (Comparative Market Analysis).

(504) 895-1493 (504) 430-8737

Residential /Commercial Sales and Leasing, Appraisals.

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Building on a real estate heritage since 1905

CLASSIFIEDS REAL ESTATE COMMERCIAL RENTALS

GARDEN DISTRICT

1, 2, 3 & 4 ROOM OFFICES STARTING AT $495 INCLUDING UTILITIES

CALL 899-RENT LOW PRICED OFFICE

Central Met 2909 Division St. Approx 1385sf. $9/sf per yr + electric. Emily Kramer, Corporate Realty, 504-5815005. ekramer@corp-realty.com

MARRERO - WESTBANK

2273 Barataria Blvd. 900 sq ft office + half bath. 2 rms, prof’l mgmt. Easy free parking. Desks avail. $800/month. 781-608-6115

FABULOUS RENOV 4BR/2BA

Quiet cul-de-sac, walk to levee, new hdwd/ceramic floors, surround snd, recess lighting, sec sys, great backyd & deck for entertaining. Pets OK. Lse. $1600/mo Sylvia 504-415-6501

JEFFERSON NEAR OCHSNER

Beautiful 2 BR, 2 BA, large jacuzzi in master bath, high end appliances incl washer & dryer, pool. $1200/mo. 504-835-1577

HARAHAN/RIVER RIDGE 2/2, Appl inc. w&d, walk-in closets, pkng, priv. patio, pool, tennis crts. Earhart - 1 mile. No smokers. $1050, Glenn, 504-450-5634 To Advertise in

REAL ESTATE Call (504) 483-3100

1BR, 1-1/2 BA, pool. Elec & cable included, parking. 24 hr Concierge Service, Reduced to $880/mo 914882-1212.

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

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

DOWNTOWN 1329 FRENCHMAN ST.

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

GENTILLY Beautiful New Renovation

3838 Havana Place. 2 BR, quiet neighborhood, cent air & heat, alarm. granite counters in kit, fenced yd. $1025/mo. Call 504-430-1164

LAKEFRONT LARGE ATTRACTIVE APT

2BR, 2BA w/ appls, beautiful courtyard setting w/swimming pool, quiet neighborhood. $850/mo. 504-4956044 or 504-756-7347

KENNER NEAR WMS & W. NAPOLEON Private room w/bath & common TV room. No formal kitchen. Cable & utilities paid, $450 - $500/mo. 504737-2068

Real nice 2 bdrms, carport, w/d hkkups, Sect. 8 OK. $800/month. Utilities pd. Nice patio. Call Eddie, (504) 481-1204

ESPLANADE RIDGE 1208 N. GAYOSO

METAIRIE ALL NEW - HIDDEN GEM

Renov’t - all new! - near Heart of Metairie. 1 bdrm + bonus room, from $795. Wtr pd., Rsvd pkg,1 car. No smoking/ pets 504-780-1706 orrislaneapts.com 2511 Metairie Lawn. 2BR/2BA, w/d, pool, security. Rent $950/mo. Sale $149,000. Call 427-1087

SPACIOUS MODERN CONDO

2BR, top quality appl, w/d in unit, granite, lots of closets, balcony, 2513 Pasadena $795/mo, water pd. 504-488-RENT. Superior Property Mgmt

Upper 2 BR, LR, DR, 1 BA, KIT, wood/ ceramic flrs, high ceilings, cen a/h, w/d hkups, no pets. $1050 mo. 432-7955.

FRENCH QUARTER/ FAUBOURG MARIGNY 929A ST. PETER

1BR, 1BA, Furn Kit, Heat/Cool Unit, Ceiling Fan. Shared Ctyd. Non-Smoking. Lse. $875/mo; $875 dep. Owner Occupied Bldg. Seek neat, resp, long term tenant. (504) 296-7126 for appt

OFF STREET PARKING

1713 BURGUNDY, 1 bd/1 ba, furn kit, all elec, ac, carpet, wtr pd. 1 yr lse. $750 + dep. 949-5518

3222 Napoleon Rooms For Rent

Spacious house, 4 large private bedrooms. Large equipped kitchen, 3 baths, dining room, front porch. Central heat & air $625 each includes all utilities & internet, cable & laundry facilities. No Pets + Deposit 504-376-4676. Grad students welcome.

4130 PRYTANIA

1 BR, 2nd flr apt, walk-in closet, hi ceil, a/c, ceil fans, w/d, hdwd flrs. $800/ mo. No pets. MUST SEE! 908-9350, Remax RE Partners 504-888-9900

ST. CHARLES AVE & 6TH

1930 PAINTERS

FOR RENT OR SALE ELMWOOD CONDO

OLD METAIRIE METAIRIE TOWERS

MID CITY SMALL OFFICE SPACE

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

Remodeled, on street car line in Garden District. 1 br, 1 ba, liv rm, kit w/ appl, offst pkg, coin operated w/d. $675/mo. 504-874-4330

1205 ST CHARLES/$1075

Fully Furn’d studio/effy/secure bldg/ gtd pkg/pool/gym/wifi/laundry. Avail 2/1. 985-871-4324, 504-442-0573.

UNIVERSITY AREA 4 BLKS FROM TULANE

5512 Cucullu. Newly renov 2 br 1 ba, lr, din rm, kit w appl w\/d hkups, cent a/h, offst pking, hdwd flors. $1000/ mo. 504-874-4330

UPTOWN/GARDEN DISTRICT 1508 CARONDELET ST- 2 APTS

Studio, newly remodeled kit & ba, hdwd flrs. $750 mo. 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

WAREHOUSE DISTRICT Furnished 1 Bedroom—1 Bath

Furnished Condo in Warehouse District. Secure building, top floor, end unit. Rent includes utilities, pool, gym, cable, internet. Apt has W/D, stainless steel appliances, central heat/air. Central to to French Quarter, West Bank, Uptown, parade route, streetcar. Loft with desk. Available 11/1. Call Bonnie at Soniat Realty, 504-488-8988. $1600, negotiable.

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