March 2019 253 Lifestyle Magazine

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253 expectations We are proud to bring you, our readers, another issue of 253 Lifestyle Magazine—our third—and are honored that we are able to share the incredible stories, people and places that make the South Sound the amazing place that we all call home.

In this issue, you will be introduced to the man behind Cutters Point Coffee, Brooke Payne, and his unwavering dedication not only to his thriving business but his love of family and God. As you flip through the pages of this month’s 253 Lifestyle Magazine, you will come across Alma Mater, Tacoma’s newest arts facility, and it’s all about making connections. Alma Mater founder and Tacoma resident Jason Heminger is offering local artists a space to let their passion and artistry soar. And we couldn’t be more proud of his endeavor.

With spring around the corner, it’s the time to start thinking and planning about refreshing our homes and gardens! We have some great ideas to help guide you on your way, whether it’s your outdoor living space or indoors. We’ve got the tips to get you started.

Our informative health articles serve to offer you the best in beauty and health with the desire to inspire our readers to live their best life.

And … Looking to get away? There’s no place like New Orleans when it comes to food and culture. This month’s Travel & Leisure story is sure to get you thinking about your next adventure.

We hope this edition of 253 leaves you inspired and ready for more. And there will be more. Our April issue is just around the corner, and we can’t wait to share more incredible stories that we have been blessed to write for you.

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About the cover On this month’s cover of 253 Lifestyle Magazine, we are proud to feature Brooke Payne, founder of Cutters Point Coffee. He welcomes the community to gather and connect over a cup of coffee at Cutters Point. Read more about his story on page 32. Cover photo by Sam Tillman.

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iring a designer can help you avoid costly mistakes. They are a wealth of information and can provide much better options than box stores or your local furniture store. Designers can save you time by assisting you in making decisions quickly while keeping you within budget. Here are some tips to get the most out of your experience.

Identify your needs. Interior decorators and designers are not the same. One is not better than the other, but it is helpful to identify which one will work best for you. Interior decorators can help clients decide on a style and assist with paint colors and window coverings. They can make magic using your existing pieces with a few new purchases and accessories.

Interior designers typically have a degree/credentials. The education usually includes studying color and fabric, draftingcomputer-aided design (CAD), space planning, furniture design, architecture and often an apprentice program or internship. They provide drawings: floorplans, elevations and 3D models. They can assist you with a large remodel or new construction and provide custom furnishings, wall coverings and artwork down to the last perfect detail.

Be honest. Designers are almost like psychiatrists (and sometimes marriage counselors) because they get to know some pretty personal things about you: your personal needs, your likes and dislikes, how you live in your home, etc. If you have a budget, tell them. If you are not comfortable disclosing your budget, provide a range.

Getting started - the consultation. Some designers charge for this service while others do not.If you are paying for a consultation, you can expect a working meeting. Most designers who offer a complimentary consultation won’t usually give out free design advice. This is a great time to get to know someone. If you choose to hire them, you will be spending a lot of time with them, so make sure you like them.

Questions to ask. What types of projects do you typically work on? If you are remodeling a kitchen, you will want an expert. If you are looking to update your home for resale, you may want a stager. If you have an entire home to remodel, you will want a designer who can handle that size of a project with ease.

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Do you think my timeline and my budget are realistic? How do you charge for your services? When will my payments be due?

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Procurement is a service. Purchasing through a designer is not the same as purchasing from a retail/online store. Trade-only sources involve additional costs. Items are sent to a receiver and inspected, then delivered again during the project installation.

These services include handling all purchase orders, stock availability, claims and replacements for any damaged items and scheduling delivery.

Some designers provide E-Design or room packages. Most fullservice firms do not allow clients to purchase because there are too many variables that can go wrong.

Clients who wish to purchase online to save money should be willing to schedule, receive and unpackaged all items, assemble any furniture that requires it, return items if they do not work and file claims if items are damaged or not performing well.

Best advice: Do not begin any phase of work without a contact or letter of agreement.

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Landscape architects create beautiful and functional outdoor areas

By Patty Hutchens

When it comes to designing or decorating our homes, we give so much thought to everything including colors, textures, countertops, cabinets and picking out fixtures. But how much effort do we put into planning and designing the exterior of our home—specifically the landscape? If you are like many, it is not much.

Whether you are building a new home or want to upgrade your current outdoor living space, a landscape architect can be an investment you may want to make. And you may be surprised to learn that by investing in a landscape architect, you can increase the value of your home up to 15 percent over comparable homes, and that value will grow over time, unlike traditional home remodels.

So, what specifically are the advantages to hiring a landscape architect? One is that they are educated to look at each landscape as a system, analyzing the overall picture and determining problem areas. They can also assist the homeowner in selecting the right materials, styles, textures and colors for the plan. Whether you want low maintenance or love to dig in and maintain your own garden, a landscape architect can help you plan accordingly.

But it’s not just about plants and trees when it comes to landscape architecture. When working on residential landscape architecture, an architect can help plan for pools, paving, storm water management and more.

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landscape architects are the designers and planners of a project; they do not do the actual work and hiring a professional can make the process much easier and help ensure a beautiful outcome. If you are part of a Homeowners Association, you may be required to present a landscape plan prior to developing or remodeling the area around your home. Also, for areas such as outdoor fireplaces and outdoor kitchens, you will need to take into consideration safety codes, an area in which a landscape architect can provide his or her expertise.

Landscape architecture is a highly regulated occupation, and each state manages its own licensed landscape architects. To become licensed, one must have an accredited degree in landscape architecture and also work for a period of time under the supervision of a licensed landscape architect. They are also required to pass several technical exams before becoming licensed.

Contrary to what many believe, landscape architects are the designers and planners of a project; they do not do the actual work. Instead, they partner with those doing the work to ensure that the project is done to the plan’s specifications.

There are many benefits to hiring a landscape architect, some of which include creativity, budget and project management.

Because of their education and licensing requirements, a landscape architect is able to help facilitate ideas that will be unique to your specific site. While you may have your own ideas, they can assist you in expanding on or making variations to that idea based on their experience and talent.

While we may all look at the area we wish to landscape and think we know what may be best for certain areas, it’s not all about it being aesthetically pleasing to the eye. Taking into consideration the ecosystem of your land is vital to ensuring the design is sustainable.

Of course, we all have a vision of what we would love our yards to look like, but often we think it may be out of reach when it comes to our budget. A landscape architect knows the costs associated with many aspects of the design and can design something that fits your budget but still enables you to realize a beautifully landscaped yard. They will assist in the bidding process with contractors and help you decide whether you should do your project in one year or do it in phases over time to make it more affordable.

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Because landscape architects work with installers all the time, they have the knowledge and the partnership with many to ensure you are getting contractors who are reliable and trustworthy.

Before hiring a landscape architect, there are several steps you want to be sure to take. The first is to request proof that they are in fact licensed. Also, be sure to request references. While they may have a beautiful portfolio of their projects, speaking with someone who has employed their services can provide you with ease of mind.

When it comes to creativity, this is likely what will set apart a good architect from an exceptional one. A landscape architect should be able to present you with ideas and outline the pros and cons of anything you or the architect proposes.

Their experience should definitely shine through when it comes to this part of the process.

Be sure to ask detailed questions and have everything in writing. What is the depth of work involved? What is the timeline for the various phases of the project? Are you being charged a flat fee versus hourly fee for the design proposal?

Experts say that a guideline to follow when it comes to designing and implementing your landscape plan is to spend no more than 5 to 10 percent of your home’s market value. If you are spending more, you are likely being charged too much.

Hiring a landscape architect on the journey from concept to completion will have you enjoying your newly landscaped living space in no time at all!

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he decision to separate or divorce is never easy. It is often made after long and difficult conversations, many sleepless nights and heightened emotions. It can be a very heartwrenching process. Along with mixed feelings of sadness, anger and yes, even love, you may be riddled with anxiety and fear.

Fear of the unknown. Fear of the “What ifs?”

• What if I don’t have enough money to live comfortably on my own?

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• What if I don’t get to see my children as often as I want to?

The most logical question then becomes: “How do we even begin?”

Seek first to understand It’s wise to know where you are heading and what to expect. It is always helpful to understand the process of divorce and the steps to follow before proceeding, and it is never inappropriate to want to know what to expect from a professional, perhaps the court, as well as estimated costs and timelines. Initial consultations can also provide a reality check, dispelling common myths and misconceptions about separation and divorce and clarifying fact versus fiction. This can be especially helpful when well-meaning friends and family, along with the Internet, tend to be filling your head with all sorts of contradicting information during such a vulnerable time.

Your yield: A bounty of reliable information Initial consultations can be held at any time during your thought process, from early stages of contemplating whether a separation may be in your future to after the decision has been made and separation is imminent.

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Regardless of the timing, an initial consultation with a trusted divorce mediator or lawyer can never be overstated. When I provide initial consults, they generally start one of two ways: 1. Couples who want to work, together, through divorce proceedings: Couples seeking a neutral professional to provide them balanced information and procedural guidance in a low-key, cost-efficient and, hopefully, harmonious way are excellent candidates for mediation. Often, those couples also recognize their need for help working through differing opinions and conflict. Mediation can be tailored to meet their unique needs and without going to court.

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These consultations are based on my role as an attorney and include discussing the various approaches available to them, as well as helping to identify their immediate issues. These include tips for handling a reluctant or actively opposing spouse, paying bills and maintaining stability for the children through their family’s impending transition.

Divorce will always remain a significant life transition.

The way you handle the ending of your marriage will influence the rest of your life. Gathering of information, early, leads to better outcomes and avoids costly mistakes later.

If you’ve reached a decision about separation or divorce, Felicia Soleil will help you achieve a resolution that fosters both a compassionate ending to your union and a healthy new beginning for you and your family moving on, rather than simply moving out.

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Tacoma CREATING COMMUNITY AT ALMA MATER TACOMA’S NEWEST ARTS FACILITY IS ALL ABOUT CONNECTIONS

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t’s Thursday afternoon and snow from a historically powerful winter storm is slow to melt. Pedestrians trudge through half-frozen slush along Tacoma’s Fawcett Avenue on their way to Alma Mater, the city’s newest arts facility where hearty helpings of warmth and excitement are being served up in a variety of forms—all in support of local artists.

More than just an art gallery or a performing arts center, the industrial-looking 23,000-square-foot building between South 13th and South 15th streets—formerly known as the Carpenters Building—holds a cafe, a bar and lounge, a 500-person concert venue, recording studios and rentable artist’s spaces. On this particular afternoon, work by local artists adorns the walls of the concrete lobby just inside the building’s glass doors. In the lobby’s northeast corner, the wood-paneled Honey Coffee + Kitchen is serving up steaming plates of eggs Benedict and vegetable-heavy breakfast bowls. Across the lobby, in its southeast corner, preparations are underway at Matriarch Lounge for the dinner crowd. Emerald green velvet bar stools are being cleaned, the hanging plants being watered, and Chef Mike Joinette is in the kitchen preparing everything from seafood to bison and pork belly. Further inside the building’s core, Alma Mater’s music venue, Fawcett Hall, will come to life in a few hours when hundreds fill the space to hear music from Alabama-based indie group Waxahatchee. Meanwhile upstairs, recording studios and artist work spaces are nearly ready to open and will provide local musicians and artists with low-cost space, mentors and resources to better their craft.

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SINCE ITS OPENING IN EARLY 2018, ALMA MATER AND ITS CREATORS HAVE CONTINUED TO RECEIVE ATTENTION FOR THEIR UNCONVENTIONAL APPROACH TO SUPPORTING THE ARTS.

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It’s an enterprising project—one that City Arts magazine called “ambitious enough to be laughable and visionary to the point of delusion” while the building was under renovation in August 2017.

Since its opening in early 2018, Alma Mater and its creators have continued to receive attention for their unconventional approach to supporting the arts. Unlike traditional nonprofit arts organizations whose funding is dependent on grant cycles and ever-changing availability of federal funding, Alma Mater founder and Tacoma resident Jason Heminger opted to have restaurants and a concert venue fund the artist incubator.

Jason is an artist himself and has a background in experimental education. He created Montessori curriculum in Colorado for three years prior to moving back to Tacoma and credits that experience with helping him to dream up Alma Mater. “Doing curriculum development, I had to break down the process of learning and ask why things work and how they work,” he says. “I was also doing that with the art and music industries and asking, ‘What are major sticking points to artists connecting with their community?’”

According to him, a lack of resources and tools to help emerging artists break into the market paired with the pervasive stigma that art galleries are stuffy and unapproachable were gaps that “We’re the vessel needed filling. So, he devised a plan to provide those resources helping to push the in a place that would also work out there to provide “natural, integrated connections” with the Tacoma let it be seen and community. With the help of his available. We’re wife, Sayde; friends Aaron Spiro and Rachel Ervin; and James a place to invite Walton, grandson of Walmart founder Sam Walton, whom artists into.”

Jason met while in Colorado; and other regional investors, Alma Mater was born.

Now, the space’s restaurants, which flank the art-filled lobby, are not only helping to fund the space but are providing a casual environment for art to be displayed and ensuring a steady flow of people are “exposed to art they’ve never seen before,” Jason says.

And local art is everywhere. Destiny City Comics curates a zine collection displayed in Honey; Tacoma artist Gillian “Gee Gee” Nordlund’s work can be found on Honey’s coloring pages for children; and last month, various artists’ prints from a printmaking event curated by University of Puget Sound senior Sophia Munic hung in the cafe. In Fawcett Hall last month, regional comics took to the stage for a monthly comedy showcase called Laughing Mater, and emerging national bands and local talent continue to play shows once a week.

“We’re the vessel helping to push the work out there to let it be seen and available,” Sayde says while walking through the bustling cafe.

“We’re a place to invite artists into.”

Tacoma Gallery owners Jane and Jason Sobottka have seen firsthand the benefits of Alma Mater’s more casual approach to showing art. Jane and Jason curated one of the space’s first formal visual art installations, “For Tacoma,” which hung in the lobby during the months of January and February. Pieces from 17 Tacoma artists whose work reflects the

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spirit of the city were on display. Some had never shown their work before, but multiple pieces sold and one artist was even contacted to create a commissioned piece, Jane says. Tacoma Gallery is already curating another show for Alma Mater in 2019, and Jane says their focus is on featuring emerging and mid-career artists whose work typically hasn’t been widely seen. The partnership between the gallery and Alma Mater is not only giving artists a venue in which to show but inspiration as well, she says.

On the topic of inspiration, Leah Morgan is a Tacoma crafter and glassblower who realized that the local craft market scene would be more successful with some livening up. She wanted to make the experience of a craft market less stressful for buyers and vendors alike, so she added music, drinks and food to the experience and created the Tacoma Night Market last May. The lively, free events— held from 5 to 10pm on the third Saturday of every month—were a success from the beginning.

“The first event was incredible, and it just kept growing,” she says.

They grew so fast that in November, the market moved from its original location downtown on Pacific Avenue to Alma Mater.

Now, roughly 50 local vendors attend each month. “These kinds of events are what Alma Mater was built for,” Leah says. “It’s a place to celebrate creativity and community.”

Looking ahead, Jason and the Alma Mater team have no intention of losing their ambition. Work is continuing on the upstairs recording studios, work spaces and artist incubator, which should open later this year. Plans for mentorship programs, workshops and seminars to teach artists everything from how to create an EP in the studio to accounting are also in the works.

“So much of the creative arts industry is hidden,” Jason says. “There is a need for networking between do-it-yourselfers and industry gurus. We hope to provide that.”

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The Cutters Point flagship store is known locally as “the Living Room of Gig Harbor.” This really describes the feeling that Brooke Payne, founder of Cutters Point Coffee, wants to evoke at each of his stores. Established in 1995, the company now has 12 locations—11 in the South Puget Sound area and one in Savannah, Georgia.

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“ALL OF OUR STORES ARE VERY GENEROUS TO THE LOCAL COMMUNITY, WHETHER SUPPORTING A RACE OR EVENTS AT A SCHOOL. WE ARE PART OF THE COMMUNITY, AND IT IS IMPORTANT TO PARTICIPATE.”

Q. Washington is a coffee drinking state with everything from Mom and Pop coffee stands to national chains. What makes Cutters Point stand out?

A. We like to say we are in the people business first. In a world of selfies, we take the time to take a photograph. This reflects our philosophy of having guests not customers. It is not just about the coffee.

We provide our guests an authentic experience of genuine hospitality. That authenticity carries over into the design of our stores with reclaimed wood and comfortable seating. You can get a cup of coffee anywhere but you can only get the authentic experience at Cutters Point.

Q. Cutters Point Coffee is a true family run business. Can you share how your family is involved?

A. My oldest son Cody Payne is the head of our grocery division. Our coffee is carried at Safeway, Albertson’s and QFC. My daughter-in-law Alyssa Payne runs our marketing department and product development. My daughter Haley Payne manages our flagship store in Gig Harbor. Heather Payne, my daughter, does all our photography. My son

Kramer Payne is a youth pastor and leads a group of 200 youth at our flagship store on Thursday nights. Most importantly is my wife, Jennifer Payne, who is the glue that holds us all together.

We would be lost without her.

the main expedition in 1792 in two small cutter boats to explore what is now known as the South Puget Sound. They stopped at Point Fosdick and had their first meal. We like to think it included a cup of coffee.

Q. Why coffee?

Q. Can you share the support you provide to the local community and how you helped start a charitable organization?

A. My faith is a very important part of my life.

I was very involved with Young Life, one of the largest Christian youth organizations in the world when growing up. Our church community would gather after services and have coffee, and that resonated with me. In this day and age of social media, I saw a deep need for people to connect, and one of the most natural and easy ways to connect is over a cup of coffee.

Q. Can you tell us how the history of the Puget Sound inspired your name? Do you have an interest in local history?

A. I am a total nautical buff and love the water. I grew up in Gig Harbor, and the local history of the story of George Vancouver’s exploration of the area intrigued me. Our name was inspired by Peter Puget and Joseph Whidbey, who departed

A. All of our stores are very generous to the local community, whether supporting a race or events at a school. We are part of the community, and it is important to participate. One of the things I am most proud of is that we helped found a 501(c)(3) charity, 41 & Change, which assisted a Young Life Camp in Nicaragua. To raise money the camp was growing and selling coffee. We helped them turn it into a viable business which helps in three ways: First, the farmers are paid wages 25 percent higher than what they can receive locally. Proceeds from the sale of the coffee helps send Nicaraguan youth to camp. The company also offers a fundraising opportunity to youth in North America so they can sell coffee to raise money to attend a summer camp.

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Health CHEMICAL PEELS YOUR MOST COMMON QUESTIONS ANSWERED

BY BRI WILLIAMS, RN BSN

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hemical peels are a great way to start fresh with your skin. They exfoliate dead skin cells off the surface of your skin, stimulating cell turnover and improving a wide range of skin imperfections.

Everything from acne, scarring, hyperpigmentation (brown/age spots, sun damage), fine lines and wrinkles can be improved with chemical peels. This once popular skincare treatment has taken a back seat to newer treatments in recent years, but it is one of the simplest in-office treatments you can do and delivers results that will get you noticed.

Below we answer some of your most commonly asked questions and explain why we love a good peel.

peel you are receiving, the practice in which you are having your treatment and the experience/credentials of your provider. On average, a chemical peel cost between $100 and $300.

How do chemical peels work?

Our body naturally exfoliates old skin cells on the surface of our skin, exposing new cells. A chemical peel speeds up this process by breaking down the bonds between skin cells on the top layer of your skin. As old cells are removed and new cells generated, skin imperfections are improved.

Do chemical peels hurt?

With most chemical peels, clients experience mild tingling, stinging and heat as the molecules activate the top layers of the skin. This generally lasts approximately two minutes and is relieved with a cool fan. As the peeling process begins (generally on day three), you may experience some itching that is relieved with over-the-counter hydrocortisone cream.

Are there different kinds of peels?

Yes, there are many kinds of peels available, and they range in potency and strength based on the ingredients used.

Some common ingredients include glycolic acids (alphahydroxy acid), salicylic acid and lactic acid. Talk with your aesthetic provider to discuss which type of peel would be best for you. Salicylic acid peels tend to be great for clients struggling with acne, while lactic acid peels are great for brightening. Glycolic peels are a great option for someone with sensitive skin.

Can a chemical peel be used on other areas of the body?

While treating the face is the most common, peels can be used on other areas as well. The neck, chest and back are often areas of concern due to acne, thinning/fine lines and hyperpigmentation (sun damage).

How much does a chemical peel cost?

The cost of chemical peels varies depending on the type of

How long will my results last?

A chemical peel will give you an instant radiance and dewy look for up to a week with long-term results of improved texture and coloring, and a decrease in fine lines and wrinkles. Peels can be repeated every four to six weeks, and a series of three peels is often recommended for optimal results, with a follow-up peel once a year for maintenance.

With some peels there is no discomfort at all. The gentlest peels may not cause any actual peeling of the skin, just a tightening and brightening.

Is there any downtime after a peel?

Most chemical peels do cause the treated area to peel between days three and five. The severity can range from dryness/sloughing to large sheets of peeling skin. Schedule your peel at least two weeks before a large event or vacation to ensure you’re glowing.

If you are considering a chemical peel, it is important that you talk with your aesthetic provider about the different types of peels and what you are hoping to achieve with your treatment. Whether you have active acne, old acne scarring, fine lines or a dull complexion, there is a peel that can help improve your skin with little downtime and quick results.

Happy peeling!

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t’s been three months since my wife rearranged our kitchen (again).

Plates, bowls, forks, knives, napkins, instruments, etc.—all in new homes. It’s like a bizarre Easter egg hunt every time I try and find something.

So what? Just grab the stuff out of the new drawers and move on, right?

I’m trying. Believe me. It’s not fun to make extra laps around the island while your food is doing its best to set itself on fire, especially when your 4-year-old comments on how amusing you look every time you reach in the placemat drawer when you’re actually just looking for a fork.

“Daddy, that’s not where the forks are! You’re silly!”

Unfortunately, old habits are hard to break.

My morning routine goes like this: • First alarm goes off at 4:50am. I turn on the coffeemaker and hit snooze so I can get back in bed for 15 more minutes of bedded bliss.

My second, for real this time, alarm goes off at 5:05.

• I get out of bed, turn off the alarm and get dressed.

• I pour myself a cup of coffee and heat up a pan.

• I put on some turkey bacon (or regular bacon if I’m in a “live a little” season), add some eggs and, four minutes later, I have my breakfast ready.

• For the last two years, at this point, I would walk over to the silverware drawer and grab a fork and knife; however, that is now where the placemats live. So that means I walk halfway across the kitchen to find that I’ve gone to the wrong drawer (again). I then curse my mistake and walk back to the new place where the silverware now lives.

It’s literally been three months of this little routine, and I’m pretty excited if I can remember before I actually reach in the wrong drawer now.

Did my loving mom drop me on my head a lot when I was a baby? She won’t answer me directly about this, so the jury is still out. But I don’t believe that has anything to do with this little conundrum of mine.

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It merely speaks to the power of habits, routine and how difficult it is to change, especially in times of lowered cognitive function (high stress, low sleep, fatigue, etc.).

Think about your own life. How many things do you just do without thinking? Have you ever tried to change those things? Were you able to make those changes long term or was it more of a vacation from your normal habits until you went back to what you were used to?

If you went back to being you after a period of time, you’d be quite normal. Change is hard.

This is especially true when you don’t sleep or are stressed out. During these times, your brain has limited resources to make actual decisions, so it just operates on autopilot. Studies have shown that you essentially have a set amount of capacity for decision-making. When the going gets tough, that capacity gets maxed out and you are forced to revert to old habits.

So we’ve established that it’s difficult to reprogram your norms. Now what? Just don’t try?

Nope, instead of giving up, just realize that it’s a process. Understand that you can’t just read a self-help book, do what it says tomorrow and be a new person. It takes time to rewire everything and lay the groundwork for your new habits.

Instead, take the main points of where you want to be and celebrate every time you make a decision that goes against the routine you’re trying to reset. If you normally skip the gym when your day gets hectic, celebrate going to the gym on those kinds of days. You might not have your best training session ever, but you’re starting a new habit, not going for perfection.

Over time, you’ll stop reaching into the wrong drawer. You’ll stop yourself halfway there and say, “Nope, that’s not what I want to do.”

You’ll rewire your processes and make the new decision the one you make without thinking.

And then your wife will move all your stuff.—again.

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One path is to continue your education at a traditional four-year university, community college or technical school. Many enter the workforce in a wide range of jobs or family owned business. Still others feel the need to serve their country through military service. And a few simply set out to explore the world while they aren’t tied down to a career, marriage or family. In 1961, another opportunity arose for young people across the country.

Then presidential candidate John F. Kennedy wrapped up a day of campaigning and arrived on the campus of the University of Michigan at 2am. Though the press corps had all retired, 10,000 students were still assembled, waiting to hear from the candidate. From the steps of the Student Union Building, Kennedy issued a challenge to the assembled crowd; a challenge that would bring about a new path of service to the country once he was elected to the White House. “How many of you who are going to be doctors are willing to spend your days in Ghana? Technicians or engineers, how many of you are willing to work in the Foreign Service and spend your lives traveling around the world? On your willingness to do that, not merely to serve one year or two years in the service, but on your willingness to contribute part 253 LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE 41

WAYNE AND HIS GIRLFRIEND SIGNED UP TO BE PART OF THE FIRST TEAM OF PEACE CORPS VOLUNTEERS TO ENTER SOUTHERN BOLIVIA, BUT FIRST A WHOLE LOT OF LIFE NEEDED TO HAPPEN. of your life to this country, I think will depend (upon) the answer to the question of whether a free society can compete. I think it can! And I think Americans are willing to contribute. But the effort must be far greater than we have ever made in the past.”

In March of 1961, President Kennedy created the Peace Corps, and in the 58 years since, nearly a quarter of a million Americans have answered his challenge to serve their country by utilizing their skills in the developing world.

Northwest resident Wayne Nishek was among the first batch to answer the president’s challenge. Wayne grew up on a farm but always wanted to see the world.

He studied abroad in England in the late 1950s and was able to experience a different culture for the first time. He also recalls seeing the devastation from World War II still present in the likes of crumbled buildings and deep holes in the landscape where bombs had dropped.

“I wouldn’t say I was draft dodging, but I didn’t want to go to Vietnam like my three older brothers, but I still wanted to see the world and help people,” recalled Wayne, now 78.

Wayne was at a farming conference in Denver when he first heard of the Peace Corps, and it didn’t take much selling for him to sign up. Wayne and his girlfriend signed up to be part of the first team of Peace Corps volunteers to enter southern Bolivia, but first a whole lot of life needed to happen.

“We decided to get married before we left, so we scrambled and made it happen. We took a three-day honeymoon and then got on a plane to Miami to begin our training,” said Wayne.

Their stay in Miami was short lived however, as the night they arrived coincided with the Bay of Pigs Invasion that set the region under immense tension.

The newlyweds were instead flown to Vermont for months of training that included the Spanish language and military-style survival courses.

“I remember them taking us out in a raft with our hands tied behind our back and pushing us out into the water,” said Wayne.

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“I remember them taking us out in a raft with our hands tied behind our back and pushing us out into the water.”

Of the original 60 or so signups only about half made it through the training. After several months of training they were on their way to Bolivia. Once on the ground, Wayne used his farming background to help with a local rice co-op which was dealing with constantly broken-down machinery. He showed the Bolivians the mechanics of how an engine works on a combine and what was needed to maintain it. He created manuals written entirely in Spanish and was able to help vastly improve their harvesting skills. Once that project was running smoothly, he moved onto helping out with local 4-H style programs where he helped the locals breed healthier animals such as hogs and chickens. What seemed like a few simple skills he had learned through his own upbringing ultimately changed and improved the lives of countless people in the region.

“People say they don’t have anything to offer, but there are a lot of skills that translate in developing countries. A lot need help with simple mechanics, reading, bookkeeping and just developing plans,” he said.

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Wayne’s two years in Bolivia would evolve into a lifetime of service. He would spend 19 years in Africa building homes and schools in far remote villages and teaching locals how to create and patch clay stoves. He would eventually run the first Peace Corps training camp in India, where he would send new recruits out to a remote village for a week to teach them how to get by with very little.

“They learned a lot about culture, surviving with almost nothing, and came back wanting to focus on learning the language,” he said.

Of all the impact he made, it was one of the smallest things that might have gone the furthest. Back in Bolivia, the humidity and heat always attracted flies, and no one was using a screen door. Wayne showed them how to build a screen and, using old rubber bike tires, create a swinging screen door for a few of the homes. When he visited 15 years later it was still the talk of the town.

As he looks back at his experience, he shares that he was only just trying to make some sort of contribution to the world but instead did so much to impact a community and make it a healthier place to live. It is something of which he is proud.

Like Wayne, Pastor Andrew Hinderlie had studied abroad with his experience coming in Thailand. After graduating college in the Midwest in 1978, he thought he might go back to Asia and possibly teach—until he met up with an on-campus Peace Corps recruiter.

“After a lot of thought, I decided to do it,” said Andrew.

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With not a lot of building or farming background, the Peace Corps decided Andrew’s best fit was in planning and logistics. He went through language training and was taught survival skills as well (now a less intense version than Wayne’s). He was sent to the Togolese Republic, also known as Togo, in Africa to help oversee logistics and financial planning projects for the local government.

“We would supply the expertise for the local masons, carpenters, architects, planners and problem solve with design teams,” he said.

Andrew’s team built schools, outbuildings and large drystorage buildings for grains. A self-described “Minnesota nice guy,” Andrew admits to being hesitant in some of his early decision-making as to not offend locals but learned how to be a confident leader by running many projects.

“We always worked as a team, and I didn’t always want to push hard, but I learned I often had to push people to really get stuff done.”

Andrew would facilitate many projects across Africa, but some of his most impactful messaging came through simple conversations. While he was learning about different cultures, Andrew was also sharing with locals the ideals of American Democracy.

“This would spur discussions about our system, and a lot of times the locals would ask why they didn’t have the same freedoms and democracy in their country,” he recalled.

Andrew’s commitment to his faith is evidenced from his position of pastor at a Lutheran church, but he was never afraid to explore his beliefs and how they differ from those in other nations and religions. He went to all the different churches he could find and learned from practicing Buddhists as well.

“I don’t see God as just in my denomination but in all places. I see God as a God that loves this world.”

Wayne recalls spending time in Muslim villages as well and being treated with the same respects as the locals.

“I would leave my shoes and all of my stuff on the beach when I went for a walk. When I came back an hour later my stuff was always still there. Where in America do you think that could happen?” asked Wayne.

While both men specialized in different areas, traveled to different lands and had different experiences, both Wayne and Andrew came back with a similar understanding of the world and themselves.

Wayne still speaks monthly with a few of the folks from his original volunteer group; relationships that have stood more than 50 years. When Andrew returned home he quickly got involved with the international community, hosting students and having welcome parties in his parents’ home.

“Once you come into my home, you are always welcome,” he said.

In Togo, Andrew was welcomed with a smile and, despite

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Wayne recalls dining with families as well and the common theme of respect and understanding that can be shared over a meal.

“Almost every country has unique things in their culture, but if you treat human beings like human beings, eat food and share drink with each other, you’ll be accepted into a family.”

The impact the Peace Corps has on its volunteers like Andrew and Wayne is felt long after they’ve left.

Spreading the democratic ideals of the United States has inspired people in developing countries to fight for additional freedoms and take political office.

Many come here to work on college degrees or to become doctors to bring aid to their homelands.

What might seem like common skills to us can be life altering for a group of people whose daily struggle often isn’t paying bills but finding enough food and clean water for their family.

“I really didn’t realize the privileges I had as an American until I came home,” said Andrew.

“You learn to do with what you can, and we can do so much with American ingenuity,” said Wayne.

Both men share their experiences of keeping an open mind toward other cultures with those they encounter throughout the day. In a time of increasing division, both come back to sharing a meal and having a conversation.

“People don’t learn how to speak face to face or to talk one on one anymore, which I hope will change,” said Wayne.

“We are so afraid of those who are different, and I don’t think that’s who we are as Americans,” said Andrew. “I think we’ll grow through this because we are a country that celebrates diversity and (know) that we don’t all have to be the same to lead a wonderful life.”

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By Jillian Chandler

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9&10 AN EVENT TO CELEBRATE AND INSPIRE WOMEN, the annual So Northwest Women’s Show invites women and girls of all ages in the South Sound to escape from an ordinary day to experience the unforgettable! “Women work really hard, and this is an opportunity for them to play hard, too,” says Jen Pirak, co-producer of the Women’s Show.

Participants will be given the opportunity to do a one-minute pitch of their business, product or idea to a member of the casting team.

“People love the fact that it’s for all ages: moms, daughters, grandmothers, girlfriends,” smiles Jen. “[It’s the opportune time to] get away for the day with other women in your life and treat yourself. It’s all about you!”

The highlight of the event? According to Jen, you won’t want to miss the firefighters from Union Local 32. They will take the stage both days, and attendees can donate money to benefit the YWCA and Camp Blaze—a fire camp for women. And even better, there will be photo opportunities with these handsome firefighters after they take the stage, allowing you to capture the fun you and your girlfriends are experiencing during this fabulous event.

2019 marks the 31st year of the event, and this year they are expecting to see between 10,000 and 12,000 at the show over the course of the weekend. Women in attendance will be treated to more than 300 vendors, shopping, free samples, entertainment and much, much more.

Tickets are priced $16 per person per day and can be purchased online at NWWomensShow.com or at the door. Discounted tickets ($4 off) are available at the box office for seniors, military and students with proper ID.

Celebrities who will be making an appearance at the event include Mario Lopez (television personality, producer, actor and best-selling author), who will be there March 9; Lindsay Arnold (“Dancing with the Stars” pro) will be there Sunday; and Matt Muenster (television host, designer, contractor) will be at the event both days. Are you excited yet?

If those celebs aren’t enough, on Sunday, “Shark Tank” will make an appearance, holding an open call, with numbered wristbands distributed between 9 and 11am, with interviews beginning at 10am.

Attendees will be treated to free parking all weekend long thanks to Western Washington Toyota Dealers, with VIP parking available directly across from the Tacoma Dome.

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The So Northwest Women’s Show, presented by BECU and KOMO News, will be held Saturday, March 9, 9am to 6pm and Sunday, March 10, 10am to 4pm. Get your tickets today for an incredible weekend celebrating and inspiring women of all ages.

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Take your support of Special Olympics Washington to new depths by signing up for one of the coolest—or should we say coldest!— events of the year. However you choose to take the plunge, you’ll be changing the lives of 18,000 athletes across the state. Held at Owen Beach, all ages are invited to participate. Registration opens at 10am; plunge at noon. SpecialOlympicsWashington.org

The community is invited to join Tacoma Roots 6 to 8pm at Evergreen State College Tacoma Campus. This fourth Tacoma Roots Summit will focus on opportunities to advocate for transit-oriented development, looking at which policies could be put in place to best address housing costs and environmental concerns. Though admission is free, please register at EventBrite.com.

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2nd Annual EmpowerHER Conference

EmpowerHER Conference is a full day of inspiration and opportunity at Sky Creative! This will be a life-changing experience! Meet women who are ready to champion for themselves and each other! Each ticket includes catered lunch, snacks, guest speakers, workshops and a networking hour. Tickets can be purchased at EventBrite.com.

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Some of the region’s finest young artist and technicians join Tacoma Arts Live veteran stage professionals in bringing a new vitality and immediacy to this story of struggle and perseverance against societal norms and discrimination, set against the backdrop of the 1990’s AIDS epidemic, on Manhattan’s Lower East Side. Purchase tickets online at TacomaArtsLive.org.

In honor of Women’s History Month, LeMay - America’s Car Museum invites you to join them 11:30am to 12:30pm as museum educator, Francesca Steele, presents a brief survey of women’s involvement in the automotive industry from the late 1800s to today. Through sports, invention, politics, and media, you’ll explore how women have established a collective influence on modern culture and the automobile of the future. Call 253.683.3978 for additional information.

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Come shake your shamrocks at the 11th annual St. Paddy’s Day Run Tacoma. Join a sea of green for the largest party in town featuring a race for every runner. Choose between a half marathon, the ever-popular three-person relay, 10k, 5k run/walk and a 1k for the wee little ones. Medals will be given out for all finishers of all distances. StPaddyRunTacoma.com

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Join Asia Pacific Cultural Center Saturday, March 16 at 6pm for the first annual Fiafia Night, presented by Lanuola: Samoan Performing Arts Academy. They invite you to celebrate these students as they end their first season! It will be a fun night with delicious food, entertainment, auction and raffle. Tickets can be purchased at APCC.

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Join the Museum of Glass, 6:30 to 10pm, for the annual Slider Cook-Off featuring fiery glassblowing by artist John Miller, live music inspired by Jimmy Buffett and the best sliders in town! Come dressed in your Key West best. Tickets, which can be purchased at MuseumOfGlass.org, include museum admission, slider tasting and one drink ticket. This is a 21+ event.

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The Fieldhouse Flea Market is a vintage/antique show paired with an arts and crafts fair and rummage sale! What’s not to love? Celebrating its 51st year, the Fieldhouse Flea Market is the University of Puget Sound Women’s League’s annual one-day fundraiser and will be held 8am to 4pm at the University of Puget Sound Memorial Fieldhouse.

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Just in time for spring, mark your calendars for this huge plant sale held at the Pagoda in Pt. Defiance Park. Roses, rhodies, perennials, bulbs, garden art and some extra surprises can be found at the sale.

Be sure to dress warm, take some time and find some beauties for your own garden.

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90-Second Newbery Film Festival 2019 Tacoma Screening

The 90-Second Newbery Film Festival is an annual video contest in which kid filmmakers create short movies that tell the entire stories of Newbery award-winning books in about 90 seconds. Make your free reservation to attend the Tacoma screening at Blue Mouse Theatre (11am to 12:30pm) at EventBrite.com.

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Showcasing fashion designers and their unique skills as a form of artistic expression, Fashion is ART is a non-traditional fashion show, viewed as a fashion art happening, where garments will be displayed in unique ways to showcase Fashion is ART and Art is Fashion and fashion as more than just clothing but as living wearable art.

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Don’t miss out on the 2019 Tacoma Spring Wedding Expo at the Tacoma Dome! This two-day event, held 9:30am to 3pm both days, features more than 100 local wedding vendors to help you plan the wedding of your dreams. There will also be an all-day fashion show, and try on dresses at several gown sales! Tickets are $16 each, with special discounts available for groups. TacomaWeddingExpo.com

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WHITE BEAN SHAKSHUKA WITH G O AT C H E E S E INGREDIENTS: 3 tbsp. olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped 2 carrots, finely chopped kosher salt 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp. ground cumin 2 tsp. harissa 1/2 tsp. paprika 1 tbsp. tomato paste 1 can (28 oz.) crushed tomatoes 1 can white beans (cannellini or great northern) 4 large eggs crumbled goat cheese chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

METHOD: • In a large skillet with high sides, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots and ½ tsp. salt. Stir and cook for 10-12 minutes until onions are transparent.

• Add the garlic, cumin, harissa, paprika, a pinch of salt and cook about 2 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste, crushed tomatoes and white beans.

• With a wooden spoon, create four wells and crack in your eggs. Cover and simmer until the whites are cooked but the yolks are still runny (5-6 minutes).

Sprinkle salt and top with goat cheese and parsley and serve.

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Visit New Orleans like a Local SPRING IS THE BEST TIME TO VISIT

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iscover 300 years of history, culture and food on a visit to New Orleans—one of the oldest cities in the United States. When people think of New Orleans, thoughts turn to Mardi Gras and the crazy party that is Bourbon Street, but there is so much more to this city than the French Quarter, and I am going to share tips on visiting like a local. It may surprise you to know that many of the iconic tourist destinations are also favorites of local Louisianans.

Where to Stay If you have your heart set on the French Quarter by all means stay there, but you will pay a lot more with many hotels having parking fees of up to $50 a night. I like to stay in Metairie, which is a short drive from the New Orleans airport and about a 10-minute drive to the French Quarter. It is New Orleans’ first suburb and has many family friendly hotels. The Courtyard Marriott Metairie has a very friendly staff that makes you feel at home. The nice thing about this area is that it is quiet at night, and it is very easy to schedule an Uber if you wish to go out in the French Quarter.

Things You Must See and Do Louisianans were foodies before it was a thing. A whole day can revolve around food and drink from beignets and café au lait in the morning, po’boys or a muffuletta for lunch, a gourmet meal at one of the iconic restaurants and a flaming hurricane or other cocktail to finish off the night. You might even be able to fit in a bit of sightseeing in between. Here are the must sees and eats.

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The food, the people, the history and the culture of New Orleans all come together to create an unforgettable experience.

1. Beignets and Coffee in the French Quarter. There are other places to enjoy this treat, but the Café Du Monde in the French Quarter is the original. Established in 1862, this local treasure is open 24 hours a day. My family always plans a visit whenever we are in town, and on my last visit, I ran into my cousin. What makes this place so special? It never changes. The menu has consistently stayed the same serving only beignets—a light, puffy square French doughnut lavishly dredged in powdered sugar—and various beverages. The café’ au lait is coffee and chicory with hot milk and complements the sweetness of the beignets.

Insider Tip: The café is insanely popular with crowds queued up down the street waiting for a table. You seat yourself and it is cash only. For the best experience, get up early. You will be able to easily find parking and a table no later than 7am. The French Quarter can smell a little ripe in the morning after the partying crowd has turned in, but the delicious smell of beignets cooking cleanses the air.

2. The French Quarter. The Café Du Monde is located in the French Market, which is filled with shops perfect for souvenirs. Make sure to pick up some Aunt Sally’s Pralines. Slightly down the street from the French Market is Jackson Square, and it is the No. 1 destination for visitors to New Orleans. This lovely landscaped square with a prominent statue of Andrew Jackson, Hero of the Battle of New Orleans, serves as an open-air artist colony. For more than 50 years, artists have presented their work on the wrought iron fence surrounding the square. Watch for the local street performers and listen to some great jazz right on the sidewalks.

You can spend a whole day in this area. Make sure to visit the St. Louis Cathedral as well as the Cabildo and Presbytère state museums. Once you are done exploring, hop on one of the carriages that line up in front of the square and take a tour of the French Quarter. What is unique about these

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carriage tours are they are pulled by mules that are more adapted to the extreme temperatures of the city.

3. Have a Sandwich. New Orleans has raised the lowly sandwich into a whole new level of deliciousness. Some vocab you need to know: A po’boy is what a sandwich is called and the favorites are shrimp, oyster or roast beef. You will be asked if you want it dressed. This means with lettuce, tomato and mayo or plain. A muffuletta is made on a whole round loaf of bread hollowed out and filled with deli-fresh sliced meats and cheeses and Italian olive salad. For muffulettas you need to go to Central Grocery, where this hearty sandwich was invented in 1906 by Salvatore Lupo. For a good po’boy ask the locals; there are shacks and bars around the city that specialize in po’boys, and usually the least appealing looking of places have the best po’boys. On my recent visit, a local recommended Bear’s Poboys at Gennaro’s, which is located right next to the interstate and collocated with a bar. On a busy Saturday, it was a constant rush of people dining in or picking up huge bags of po’boys to go. Bear’s specializes in slow-roasted beef po’boys, but we tried the shrimp and the oyster versions. They were so good. Ours were served dressed on a type of roll I’ve only had in Louisiana. It is soft but super sturdy and holds up to the sauces without falling apart.

4. City Park. This 1,300-acre green space is one of the oldest parks in the United States, drawing millions of people each year to visit. There are trails surrounded by oak trees dripping with Spanish moss and many themed gardens to include two sculpture gardens and the New Orleans Botanical Garden. This is the site of the New Orleans Museum of Art, Storyland (which is a themed playground with 25 giant sculptures from your favorite fairy tales), an amusement park with a historic carousel and

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an 18-hole golf course and a mini golf course. There really is something for everyone, and the grounds are just stunning. Insider Tip: There is a 24-hour café called Morning Call that has been in the park for more than 142 years.

5. Eat at an Iconic Restaurant. Antoine’s and the Commander’s Palace are the Grand Dames of New Orleans dining. According to Teyonda Hamilton, a long-time New Orleans resident and assistant manager at the Metairie Courtyard Marriott who is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to the city, “The iconic restaurants really live up to the hype. Like most New Orleans’ families, we cook, and so when we go out to eat it needs to be not like what we cook at home. My family goes to Antoine’s or the Commander’s Palace for special occasions,” she said. Both restaurants have been around for over 100 years. Famed chefs Emeril Lagasse and Paul Prudhomme are alumni of the Commander’s Palace. Antoine’s is the oldest restaurant in the country and still run by members of the original family. This is where Oysters Rockefeller was created, and the recipe is a closely guarded secret.

6. Frenchmen Street. Located just east of the French Quarter, this is where the locals go to enjoy a night on the town and is the heart of live music in New Orleans. Enjoy lower prices than Bourbon Street on drinks and food as well as just about any type of live music. There are over 20 bars, restaurants and other venues all within a two-block area. You can experience live music seven days a week all year long. Each has its own unique experience such as the dive Igor’s Checkpoint Charlie, which is a bar, a restaurant and a laundromat.

The food, the people, the history and the culture of New Orleans all come together to create an unforgettable experience. Whether you plan a weekend getaway or an extended vacation, you will never run out of things to see, do and eat. If you love the cuisine, pick up a copy of “River Roads Recipes” cookbook, with its great collection of Louisiana food that has stood the test of time and makes a useful souvenir. For more information on the city, make sure to visit the official New Orleans tourism site at NewOrleans.com.

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