New Orleans Magazine April 2022

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Contents

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FEATURES 28

Steals & Deals 50 Best NOLA Bargains

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BY REBECCA FRIEDMAN

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Let the Good Times Roll 2022 Spring Festivals

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BY CYNTHEA CORFAH

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Go Fetch!

Pawsome Pet Accessories

BY MISTY MIOLITO24

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THE DISH

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This month, WYES proudly celebrates 65 years of service to our community by remembering some of the people and programs who made the station special. Featured in this month’s DIAL 12 are photos of just a few of the programs and station supporters who have helped WYES in its mission of service over the years. Thank you for making 65 years possible as we look forward to many exciting and wonderful years ahead. For all WYES event and program details, go to wyes.org.

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Best Bars, Drinks & More

News from NOLA Kitchens Sustainably Chic PERSONA

Rich Collins MODINE

A Wing and a Prayer

VINTAGE

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TRAVEL

Along the Boardwalk GROWING PAINS

Back in the Swing of Things HOME ADVICE

Virgnia Dunn

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TABLE TALK

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NOSH

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NEWS + NOTES

Top Things to Do, Read & Try BAR TAB

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DIAL 12, D1

JULIA STREET

Jazz Fest Queries

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FROM THE EDITOR

Spring Forward

Suburban Surf Popping Off CHEERS

Spring Sunset

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DINING GUIDE

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STREETCAR

Listings from Around the City Rising Up

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FROM THE EDITOR

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here is no better time in New Orleans than spring. The weather is near-perfect. There’s plenty to do both indoor and outdoors.

Flowers and trees are beaded and festooned with the fading remnants of Carnival, blossoms and blooms. And this year, the best of the fests return with live, in-person celebrations, food, art and New Orleans culture.

This year, we go all in with a spring guide full of fun for everyone (including our furry friends). From happy hours to museum deals, free cultural events and markets, we’ve got a jam-packed guide to enjoying all that New Orleans has to offer, without making a dent in your wallet. And then, with all that money you’ve saved, you can go all out (or whole hog at one favorite event) on other fun and festive activities. Our 2022 spring festival guide has all the details on the upcoming festival calendar, from Hogs for the Cause to Essence Festival.

There’s fun and celebrations across the city and for every taste. Finally, we celebrate NOLA pets and furry friends with our chic-est feline and canine Have something you want style guide, featuring fashionable collars, fun toys and to share with us? Email cute costumes for your best boys and girls. ashley@myneworleans.com.

Our regular columns highlight restaurant and bar news, Earth Day friendly fashion and accessories and a to-die-for, must-try-this, make-at-home spin on the iconic crawfish bread from Commander’s Palace’s own chef Meg Bickford. This is one doozy of a recipe, but not one you’ll regret diving into (for inside tips and information, be sure to watch our make-along Instagram live event with chef Bickford on April 19 at noon).

Lastly, check out our website MyNewOrleans.com. We’ve got a brand-new look with exclusive content, best-of lists, favorite New Orleans personalities and much more, with even more to come. We’re pretty excited to debut a fresh, new look, and we hope you enjoy it too.

So, if you’re like me, it’s time to stock up on allergy meds, get your festival attire (Sun hat?

Check. Rain boots? Check.) ready to go, and enjoy all that springtime in the city has to offer.

Have fun!

ASHLEY MCLELLAN, EDITOR

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W I TH P O Y DR AS THE P ARROT

Jazz Fest Queries

Associate Publisher Kate Henry EDITORIAL

Executive Editor Errol Laborde Editor Ashley McLellan

Creative Director Tiffani Reding Amedeo Digital Media Editor Kelly Massicot Style Editor Andy Myer

Contributing Writers Jyl Benson,

Cheré Coen, Lee Cutrone, Fritz Esker,

Hey Julia, I see Irma Thomas is performing again at Jazz Fest—makes me wonder about “Time is on My Side,” the song recorded by both her and the Rolling Stones. Which version came first. Did Allen Toussaint write it? - Thomas Fricke (Metairie)

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Toussaint was a genius, and he wrote some of Thomas’ best music, but Jerry Ragovoy, a Philadelphia-based song writer (using the pseudonym “Norman Meade”), whose clientele also included Janis Joplin, wrote “Time Is On My Side.” It was recorded by Denmark-native bopper and jazz trombonist Kai Winding and released by Verve Records in October 1963.

Thomas also recorded the song in 1963, though her original version only consisted of two repeated lyrics: “Time is on my side,” and “You’ll come running back.” A new, fuller version was needed. In 1964, songwriter Jimmy Norman completed the lyrics to the revived version moments before Thomas recorded it in the studio.

In June of that year, the Rolling Stones recorded a version that incorporated elements of Thomas’ recording. Irma’s version was released first, but the Stones did well with theirs. The song peaked at number five on the U.S. charts, making it their first song to make the top 10 in the U.S. By the way, according to Poydras, it is impossible for anyone to hear the song without the lyric “Time is On My Side” reverberating through their head for at least three hours. Aspirin is no help.

Hey Julia, Two of my favorite Jazz Fest dishes are Crawfish Monica and cochon de lait poorboy. Those are not dishes that you usually find on menus anywhere else. What is their origin? -Redford Boudreaux (Lafayette) Crawfish Monica was actually created because of the festival. There actually is a living, breathing person by that name. Among festival celebrities meeting her is like bumping into Elvis.

In 1983 Peter Hilzim, a chef who heads a company called Kajun Kettle Foods, introduced a crawfish and pasta dish that he kindly named in honor of his wide, Monica Davidson.

The dish, which includes crawfish tails with rotini pasta along with cream, wine, butter and seasonings, quickly gained fame at the Jazz Fest food vendor area. It became the best-selling item, competing perhaps with the cochon de lait poor boy.

Prior to the emergence of Jazz Fest, most city people had never heard of cochon de lait. (Unless they were from the Louisiana town of Mansura where an annual festival in name of the roasted suckling pig is held.) Whomever first thought of preparing this Cajun country pork preparation as a New Orleans-style poor boy combined the best of two worlds. And if you’re still hungry, there is always the boiled crawfish.

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Online ON ASSIGNMENT

New Orleans Magazine Editor Ashley McLellan debuted her blog “On Assignment” this February, in which she details the who, what and where things are happening across the city. From sno-balls to king cakes, podcasts to TV shows, restaurants and reviews, we’ve got the skinny on what we’re getting into each week. Let us know if there’s something going on that you think we should check out as well!

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Check Out Our New Website

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MyNewOrleans.com launched a fresh, all-new look on April 1. The website combines the top news, information, features, recipes and more from New Orleans Magazine and our sister publications New Orleans Homes, New Orleans Bride and St. Charles Avenue. Our exclusive online content will give you insider information on the best places to eat and drink, personal insights into life in the city from notable local writers, information on upcoming events and so much more. Check out our new “do” at MyNewOrleans.com.

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RICH COLLINS

Festival season is back and better than ever.

This month New Orleans Magazine profiles musician, writer and performer Rich Collins in our Persona profile. You may know Rich from his alias, “Mover Rich,” from the popular Disney children’s program “The Imagination Movers,” or from his journalistic work with Biz New Orleans, but if you haven’t seen him perform solo, you will want to check out his performance at this year’s New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. Catch up on Collins’ musical past, present and where he’s moving next, in this issue. Plus, we have an exclusive online lagniappe playlist featuring selections from Collins’ latest work, as well as some of his favorite artists.

NOSH LIVE

Each third Thursday, catch New Orleans Magazine food and recipe writer Jyl Benson cook up the latest NOSH recipe live at noon on Instagram. This month, Jyl can be found in the historic Commander’s Palace where she teams up with Chef Meg Bickford for a decadent spin on a festival classic – crawfish bread popovers.

FEATURE

Want to know where to get the best bets for happy hour, bargains, deals and steals? Bookmark our “Big Easy Bargains” feature this month on your device, and have our go-to list at the ready for the top picks around town.

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NEWS+NOTES

BY FR ITZ E SKE R

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“LIFTED” BY TROMBONE SHORTY & ORLEANS AVENUE

On April 29th, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue will release their new album “Lifted.” The record is dedicated to the memory of Trombone Shorty’s mother. The album’s lead single “Come Back” is already available online. TromboneShorty.com

QUEEN NEFERTARI’S EGYPT

Anyone interested in ancient Egyptian artifacts should visit the New Orleans Museum of Art to see the new exhibit titled Queen Nefertari’s Egypt.

The exhibit will be presented in six sweeping sections. It is on display from through July 17. noma.org

NEW ORLEANS JAZZ & HERITAGE FESTIVAL

After cancellations in 2020 and 2021, the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival is back at the Fairgrounds from April 29-May 8. This year’s lineup includes the Foo Fighters, Stevie Nicks, The Who, Jimmy Buffet, Lionel Richie, Willie Nelson, Ludacris, Nelly, Irma Thomas, Tank & the Bangas, Cyril Neville, and Big Freedia.

As always, the top-notch musical acts will be just part of the fun at Jazz Fest. There will be a variety of arts and crafts vendors on site, too. And last but never least, there will be plenty of food and beverage options available for festers to enjoy while they take in the music. Tickets cost $90 at the gate. Advance tickets (through April 28) cost $80. Child tickets cost $5, but all children must be accompanied by an adult. A weekend pass for the first weekend cost $225 and a weekend pass for the second weekend (featuring one extra day of festing) is $275.

For the latest information and a list of food vendors, visit NOJazzFest.com

SEE THIS

1 FRENCH QUARTER FESTIVAL

Much like Jazz Fest, New Orleanians have been denied the French Quarter Fest since 2019. But it will be back in the Vieux Carre from April 21-24 featuring music, food, and more. Musical acts include Bag Of Donuts, Irma Thomas, Amanda Shaw, and the Hot 8 Brass Band. FrenchQuarterFest.org

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2 JOURNEY

Eighties rock favorite and Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Journey comes to the Smoothie King Center for one night only on April 15. The concert also features very special guests Toto. SmoothieKingCenter.com

3 AN EVENING WITH DAVID SEDARIS

Essayist, humorist, and NPR contributor David Sedaris (“The Santaland Diaries”) will put on a live show at the Orpheum Theater on April 15. OrpheumNOLA.com

THE FINAL FOUR

Every year, March Madness (college basketball’s season ending tourney) culminates in the Final Four.

For the first time since 2012, New Orleans hosts the NCAA Men’s Final Four April 2 and 4 at the Caesars Superdome. Check out the best players in men’s college basketball as they square off for the championship.

For those who can’t get tickets, there will be the tipoff tailgate in Champions Square on April 1, 2, and 4 featuring live entertainment and free activities.

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“ANASTASIA”

Playing at the Saenger from April 5-10, this musical tells the story of a brave young woman searching for the truth about her past and her ties to the Russian royal family. It’s recommended for children ages 7 and up.

SaengerNOLA.com

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, please check all event websites for the most up-to-date information.

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BAR TAB

BY MISTY MIL IO TO

TOAST

TO THE PAST

Pool Splash Virgin Hotels New Orleans is celebrating spring with seasonal cocktails and live performances at The Pool Club and Dreamboat.

Spring cocktails include the frozen lemongrass Paloma (Milagro tequila, lemongrass syrup and fresh grapefruit), the “Crescent Moon” (Aperol, Prosecco, 12 Seeds grapefruit hibiscus-infused tequila and fresh grapefruit) and the “Mai Gai” (Coruba dark Jamaican rum, Rhum Barbancourt 5 Star, Tropical Orange Curacao, fresh lime and almond syrup). Live performances this month include Lil Jodeci on April 9 and 16, a DJ set by Boyfriend during the Pool Club Pool Party (1-4 p.m. with a special Hendrick’s Gin photo installation and live edible flower garnishes for Hendrick’s drink specials) April 16, and the Jenn Howard Band on April 17 and 28. 550 Baronne St., 791-7700, virginhotels.com/new-orleans

The newly completed Schaeffer Hotel— located within an historic building originally used as a showroom and workshop for Alsatian furniture purveyor J.P. Schaeffer—is now home to a new craft cocktail bar, dubbed Dovetail Bar. Situated within the lobby of the boutique hotel, the bar pays homage to the original heavy timber structure and the furniture company through its design details (think historic wood assemblies, reclaimed wood from the original structure and furniture joinery details) and through its cocktail concepts. 201 N. Rampart St.

SPRING SIPPING

Just in time for spring, Hot Tin - the popular rooftop bar at the Pontchartrain Hotel - has unveiled new seasonal cocktails.

Try the “Verde Mart” (vodka, Midori, Suze, fresh-made kiwi syrup and lime, served in a tall Collins glass and garnished with black salt and an orchid) or the “Savoring Spring” (basil/ jalapeño-infused vodka with olive brine, lemon and agave, served straight up with a basil leaf garnish). 2031 St. Charles Ave., 323-1500, hottinbar.com

HAPPY HOUR ON DECATUR

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Tujague’s has announced a new happy hour, taking place Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 2:30-5 p.m. Choose a seat in the bar, the parlor room, the courtyard or the balcony, and enjoy $7 glasses of Tujague’s Private Label red, white, sparkling and rosé; $7 cocktails (seasonal frozen, Old Fashioned, Sazerac, Paloma and French 75); $5 local craft beers; and a limited food menu with items like boudin balls, truffle fries, tuna poke, and a cheese and charcuterie board. 429 Decatur St., 525-8676, tujaguesrestaurant.com

SWEET CONCOCTIONS

Happy Raptor Distilling has launched a new line of handcrafted premium infused simple syrups—dubbed 504Syrups—made with 100 percent Louisiana cane syrup. The inaugural selection includes a hibiscus syrup and a praline syrup, both crafted with top-notch ingredients (like hibiscus petals, hand-cut citrus, pecans and whole spices). The syrups can be used to jazz up a hot beverage, as a topping on a sno-ball or ice cream, or as an ingredient in cocktails. Every bottle of syrup (16 oz. for $15) is made and bottled on-site at Happy Raptor’s Central City distillery. The syrups join Happy Raptor Distilling’s premium infused 504Rum, which includes 504Hibiscus, 504Bananas Foster, 504Silver, 504Gold and the seasonal 504King Cake. Be on the lookout for new syrup flavors to join the collection soon. 1512 Robert C. Blakes Sr. Drive, 654-6516, happyraptor.com

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MUSIC TO OUR EARS

Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences New Orleans now features live music in Chemin à la Mer’s lounge (aka, the Purple Grackle). Amanda Shaw kicked off the pop-up residency in February, and the restaurant is now hosting a rotating lineup of musicians. Brunch specials are available on Saturdays and Sundays with items like Oreilles de Cochon (boudin-stuffed beignets), Oeufs Meurette (burgundy poached eggs with bacon lardons and roasted mushrooms) and Oeufs Mimosa (crawfish tarragon-stuffed deviled eggs). 2 Canal St., 434-5898, fourseasons.com/neworleans

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COOKING CLASSES DEBUT AT SOFAB

The Southern Food & Beverage Museum has welcomed the Deelightful Roux School of Cooking—a hands-on interactive cooking school from Chef Dwynesha Lavigne. The only Black-owned cooking school in the city that’s being taught by a New Orleans native, Deelightful Roux offers cooking classes (for up to 10 people) each Monday, Thursday and Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The classes ($85 for SoFAB members and $100 for non-members) focus on Creole and Cajun dishes and include a three-course lunch, admission to the museum and a curator-led private tour of the museum.

1504 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., 655-1195, chefdeelavigne.com, southernfood.org/ cooking-classes

Guest Chef

Mister Mao, the restaurant serving “inauthentic” globally-inspired cuisine, has received rave reviews since opening last summer. Now, chef/owner Sophina Uong and her husband/partner William “Wildcat” Greenwell, are giving back to the community via a new Guest Chef Charity Series to benefit local organizations.

For example, Mister Mao has partnered with Austin Lane of El Cucuy for this month’s event (Tex Mex Easter BBQ, featuring guest oyster farmer Nathan Herring), which takes place April 17 from 5-8 p.m. It features four courses and two cocktails ($100 per person) and benefits Trampled Rose Rescue (a local nonprofit that recovers and places orphaned, injured and abandoned dogs in loving foster homes). Menu highlights include chargrilled Bright Side oysters, Coctel de Camaron y Pulpo, whole smoked cabrito plus fixins and a smoked chocolate Frito pie. Be sure to try the chocolate bunny tiki cocktail. 4501 Tchoupitoulas St., 345-2056, mistermaonola.com

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

WHET YOUR PALATE

The much-anticipated ARRIVE New Orleans hotel, scheduled to open later this year in the Bywater, will feature 93 guest rooms across three floors, an outdoor pool and greenery-filled courtyard, rooftop space and a signature restaurant from chef Eric Cook—the talent behind Gris-Gris and Saint John—dubbed Julia Brown.

Mammoth Espresso, the popular Warehouse District coffee shop, also will occupy space within the hotel. arrivehotels.com

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The Link Stryjewski Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded by chefs Donald Link and Stephen Stryjewski to address cycles of poverty and violence in New Orleans, has donated $100,000 to Son of a Saint (a local nonprofit that supports and provides mentorship to young men without fathers). The three-year financial commitment will help to build the Link Stryjewski Foundation Dining Room in the Ochsner Health Son of a Saint Bivian Lee Jr. Center, scheduled to open this spring.

GRAND REOPENING

Couvant, the beloved French brasserie located within The Eliza Jane Hotel, reopened last month after a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19 restrictions. New Orleans-native Ryan Pearson is now serving as executive chef, and he has released a new menu of French cuisine infused with Southern soul. Currently open for breakfast and dinner, the restaurant will expand lunch and brunch service later this year. Dinner highlights include Gulf fish rillette (served with pickles and toasted bread), Pate en Croute (duck and pork, dried fruit mostarda and pickles) and Cote de Beuf for two (pan-roasted, dry-aged ribeye, bone marrow-crusted potato gratin, roasted mushrooms and a black garlic bordelaise). Expect the same gorgeous decor, plus a few updates. For example, the raw bar now serves as a semi-open kitchen and there’s added outdoor seating with table service on Magazine Street. The restaurant and bar also is now exhibiting rotating works by local artists. 315 Magazine St., 342-2316, couvant.com

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Style

BY ANDY MY E R

Donning ecofriendly fashion does not mean you need to sacrifice on style.

There are plenty of gorgeous options available locally, including this hand-painted jacket by artist Shelby Little. Each piece is one-ofa-kind and made from upcycled apparel. Glitter Box N.O. donates 5% of all sales to a different local nonprofit monthly.

Available at Glitter Box N.O., glitterboxno.com.

Sustainably Chic As consumers become increasingly aware of “fast fashion’s” environmental impact, many are looking to shops carrying vintage and estate finds as one of the simplest ways to reduce their carbon footprint. Luckily, New Orleanians are spoiled with a host of options. These vintage Lapis Lazuli and gold earrings

by Tiffany & Co. are not only stunning but stand the test of time.

Available at M.S. Rau, rauantiques.com.

This lovely clutch (available in assorted patterns) is a statement accessory that will work with a variety of looks.

Designer Marian Paquette sources vintage fabrics and chains from Europe to create her beautiful handmade bags.

Available at Angelique, shopangeliqueboutique.com.

Founded by Sean Barron and Jamie Mazur, RE/ DONE is a luxury fashion line with a mission to keep heritage fashion lines relevant and create sustainable fashion. The company takes vintage denim apart at the seams, repurposing the fabric to make new jeans. Available in a range of styles at Pied Nu, piednunola.com.

Beeswax food wraps are the eco-friendly replacement for waste-producing plastic food storage options. Plus, the natural, anti-fungal properties of beeswax keep your cheeses, veggies and leftovers fresh much longer. Handmade from organic cotton, Louisiana beeswax, tree resin and jojoba oil by Bee Pure Apiary in Baton Rouge, simply handwash with mild soap and hang, lay flat or rest in your dish rack for drying.

Available at The Good Shop, thegoodshopnola.square.site.

Epiphany’s carry-all bags and fanny packs are made from upcycled Mardi Gras costumes, repurposing discarded clothing. The company uses no new materials, meaning no new waste. Founded by locals Allison Tiller, Penn Iarocci and Melissa Montgomery, to provide alternative, eco-friendly options for traditional Mardi Gras throws, the company has quickly expanded to offer year-round accessories as well. Available at Judy at The Rink, judyattherink.com.

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PERSONA

BY KE L L Y MASSIC O T

RICH COLLINS

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or the last two years, the city has lost one of its most important seasons – festival season – while the world dealt with the coronavirus pandemic.

As spring approaches, and the weather changes to a consistent level of hot, so does the revival of a few of our favorite festivals, the biggest perhaps being the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. Not only is the seven-day event attracting artists like The Who, The Foo Fighters and Erykah Badu, but it’s also continuing its focus on supporting and promoting local artists and talent. Among our local favorites such as Tank and The Bangas, Big Freedia and Rebirth Brass Band, Jazz Fest will welcome artist Rich Collins. Not only is Collins a founding member of the Imagination Movers, also a local favorite among mini-New Orleanians, but he is also a writer and editor for Renaissance Publishing’s “New Orleans 500” and BizNewOrleans.com. Collins’ creative background and long-standing ties to the city of New Orleans, makes him the perfect addition to this year’s lineup. We asked Collins about playing the big festival solo at Jazz Fest for the first time, as well as what’s next for him and the Imagination Movers.

Q: How did your path lead to NOLA? My [then] future wife and I drove from Washington, D.C.in a maroon Ford Taurus station wagon full of furniture, one cat … and a Virginia ham.

It’s a long story, but basically, I grew up in the D.C. area and attended college there. I met my wife, who is from New Orleans, at school and followed her down after graduation.

Q: How did the Imagination Movers begin? In 2002, my friends Scott Durbin, Dave Poche, Scott Smith and I wanted to create a music-based show that combined the sincerity of Mr. Rogers with the music energy of the Beastie Boys and Red Hot

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Chili Peppers. We workshopped the idea, wrote some songs, recorded an album in my spare room, booked local gigs, pitched the idea to anyone who would listen, and ultimately connected with Disney execs in 2005 at Jazz Fest. That led to 75 episodes broadcast in 50+ countries, years of international tours and an Emmy award.

Q: When did you start branching out

professionally or has that always been a part of your life? I’ve been playing drums and

guitar, singing and writing songs since I was a kid, but the Movers project unlocked a ton of creative inspiration and opportunities and it provided a context for me to start making more music. I’ve been writing, recording and releasing my songs for the last decade.

Q: Who is Rich Collins the artist? It’s a singer-songwriter vibe combined with New Orleans grooves. I’m a fan of everybody from Sam Cooke to Dua Lipa, so all over the place stylistically. I love finding musical “hooks” and almost always write the melody first. I’m unapologetically pop and definitely unpretentious. I’ve got more to write about now than when I was a kid because I’ve experienced a lot of ups and downs, mistakes and successes.

I definitely don’t live a rock star lifestyle, so a lot of my songs are about home life and about the simple things, like drinking cheap Whole Foods wine while dancing around the kitchen.

Q: You’ve played at the New Orleans

Jazz and Heritage Festival before, but this time your name is on the talent card.

How does it feel to get to play as a solo Rich Collins? I love playing Jazz Fest with

the Movers and I wish we were on the bill this year, but this is also a dream come true.

I’m proud of my song catalog and I’ve got a great group of people performing with me.

Q: What’s the best part about playing at Jazz Fest? I’ve played on several different stages and it’s always a thrill to look out and see a sea of people. … Plus, the bathrooms are clean backstage, and you get free snacks.

Q: What are you most looking forward to? Making a great impression!

Q: What’s next for solo Rich Collins and the Imagination Movers?

I’m releasing my third collection of songs this year. My daughter Abby directed a video for the new song “All the Pretty Houses,” which is already online. The Movers, meanwhile, are celebrating our 20th anniversary with a bunch of live shows. We plan to release new music and some other fun surprises. All our episodes are on Disney+ now in many countries, so we’re making new fans.

Lagniappe

Favorite Jazz Fest food: Caribbean fish and jerk chicken pattie from Palmer’s Favorite local band (besides yours): Marina Orchestra great hooks!

Favorite snoball flavor: Chocolate with condensed milk

Fun Fact

I interviewed Chris Rock for Gambit in the 1990s. A decade later, I met him again in New York City when he brought his then-wife and three daughters backstage before a Movers show.

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A Wing and a Prayer

Be careful what you post My mother-in-law, Ms. Larda, got her angel wings.

But it was a big mistake for her daughter to post that on Facebook.

I got to explain.

Ms. Larda’s angel wings come from Amazon.

They were for the grade school Easter pageant – Ms. Larda was in charge of costumes - but Gloriosa’s Facebook announcement caused a major commotion in the Parish. People naturally assumed she kicked the bucket.

And she was too busy to even check Facebook. So she had no idea she was presumed dead What happened is that her Altar Society - thanks to Blanche Purella, that goody two-shoes - got guilted into something new - instead of hiring a Easter Bunny to give out Heavenly Hash eggs after the children’s Mass on Easter, they would recruit the older children to stage a meaningful pageant about the Resurrection.

Most of the kids in the pageant just need bathrobes and halos for pageant costumes, but the little girl playing the angel - who happens to be Blanche Purella’s granddaughter, Chastity - needs wings. Big white feathery wings.

Now, everybody knows Ms. Larda can create anything, so they all look at her. She can whip up the angel gown just fine, and even a halo, (headband, pipe cleaner and a little Christmas garland on a wire circle.) But for angel wings, she says, you got to make a base and attach the individual feathers.

Individual feathers? What is she going to do, attack a pigeon? That’s what I want to know. She says well, you can cut fake feathers out of paper, but that that takes forever, or possibly you can hang around a chicken coop, but she don’t have time for that.

So she very nervously takes the Altar Society’s credit card and orders pre-made angel wings from Amazon. Then she sends up a fervent prayer for them to get here on time (“Now God, with due respect, You got a investment in this too. You don’t want Your angel to show up with no wings. It’s BLANCHE PURELLA’S grandkid, in case You forgot.”)

God and Amazon did come through - and that’s when she made the mistake of telling my sister-in-law-law, Gloriosa.

Now Gloriosa is one of those people who posts on Facebook every time she spits. For some reason she don’t look at the replies to this particular post, so she don’t realize people are assuming the worst.

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Meanwhile, Ms. Larda is alive and busy helping set up the background for this Resurrection pageant. We got no rocks around here to roll back.

Also no burial caves. So they borrow a pop-up tent in camouflage colors from the school Boy Scouts.

Unfortunately, you got to bend over to get through the entrance flap of this tent, and that would take away from dignity of the whole thing — so they got to hide the flap with a giant rock. Ms. Larda’s neighbor Margo just got a new refrigerator, so Ms. Larda asks her for the crate, and covers the front and sides of it with granite-look contact paper. That’s their rock.

They set the whole thing up on the church lawn. After the early Easter Mass, everybody gathers around to watch. Ms. Larda is in the tent, helping Jesus (Arnold Winkler, the tallest kid in eight grade) and Chastity with their costumes, and she presses this boom box they got in there to start the Resurrection music. Hallelujahhhh!

Chastity pushes the refrigerator box rock to one side and steps out - just as the elastic holding up her right wing pops. Ms. Larda sees this, scurries out real fast, crouched over, trying to stay out of sight behind Chastity, and knots together that elastic.

Hallelujah! goes the boom box.

A few people in the crowd see Ms. Larda and gasp. Ms. Larda ain’t hiding as good as she thought.

Some pearl clutching goes on - also some clutching of very nice fake pearls caught off a float..

Then Arnold walks out with his arms up in the touchdown pose.

The boom box roars out HALLELUJAH! and the crowd goes wild.

The Lord has risen.

And Ms. Larda is back.

Happy Easter, y’all!.

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ucked away in a narrow point where Camp and Prytania streets meet in the Lower Garden District is a little green park lying in shadows below the high-rise Crescent City Connection. In the middle, sits this larger-than-life statue of Margaret Gaffney Haughery, an Irish immigrant who rose from poverty and heartbreaking tragedy to amassing and leaving a fortune to support the city’s orphans. She is one of the most remarkable and saintly women in New Orleans history.

In her 2014 book “The Irish of New Orleans,” Tulane historian Laura Kelley describes Haughery as “a widowed, penniless, young woman, a laundress, a peddler, a dairywoman, a baker, and finally, a highly successful business entrepreneur and philanthropist of extraordinary generosity.”

Margaret’s tale begins in Ireland where she was born in 1813. Seven years later, the family emigrated to Baltimore, Maryland, where her parents soon died of yellow fever. Reared by family friends, Margaret eventually married Irish-born Charles Haughery. Hoping a warmer climate might help his poor health, the couple moved to New Orleans in 1835 where she soon gave birth to their daughter Frances. Within a year or so, Charles and Frances died.

Destitute, Margaret supported herself doing menial jobs at the St. Charles Hotel. She lived with the Sisters of Charity, saved her money, bought a cow and soon began selling milk. The business went so well she bought several more cows and eventually owned a dairy, and a bakery

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that reportedly became the largest commercial bakery in the nation, all the while using her growing fortune along with money and gifts she begged from local merchants to support orphanages across the city, including the Female Orphan Asylum seen here. Reportedly, Margaret never learned to read or write.

When Margaret died on Feb. 9, 1882, her estate was worth millions by today’s standards. She left it all for the care of orphans. Attending her funeral at St. Patrick’s on Camp Street was a who’s who among local political, religious and social circles. The “Daily Picayune” claimed, “the streets, sidewalks, balconies and windows were thronged with mourners.”

She was buried in St. Louis No. 2 Cemetery.

A memorial committee soon formed to honor her life. It hired sculptor Alexander Doyle to design the statue, which was made in Italy and shipped back to New Orleans. The unveiling ceremony took place July 9, 1884.

According to the “Daily Picayune,” thousands of people, including black and white “fatherless children” from local “asylums,” turned out for the dedication. Former Louisiana Gov. Francis T. Nicholls ended his remarks saying, “She asked no praise, had sought for no reward, and moved along unconscious of the grandeur of her daily life.” In a long tribute, the newspaper described Haughery as “Margaret the Bread-Giver, the Orphans’ Friend, True Charity.”

“While Heavenly charity lives in the world,” the paper continued, “Margaret will not be forgotten.”

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There are plenty of ways to enjoy New Orleans without blowing your budget – if you know where to look. With a little planning, you can access even high-end fitness and dining establishments or cultural treasures at lower price points (or for free!), and many of the city’s most enjoyable offerings are available and affordable every single day.

To offer a jump start on low-cost, high-value strategies, we’ve rounded up 50 of our favorites across arts and entertainment, dining, health and wellness, kid stuff, and more. Happy hunting!

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One of the city’s biggest sources of free fun is the year-round festival circuit, and springtime is a peak of activity. The biggest of the free fests is French Quarter Fest (April 21-24), which features top local musicians on multiple stages, as well as lagniappe like free dance lessons and crafts for kids.

YLC WEDNESDAY AT THE SQUARE, PRESENTED BY AOS YLCWATS.COM One of the city’s favorite free celebrations is back in 2022, running each Wednesday evening through May 18 in Lafayette Square.

The series had been going strong for 15 years prior to a two-year COVID-imposed hiatus, so the return is a welcome addition to the city’s entertainment calendar. This year’s lineup features a who’s who of local musicians, from the Lost Bayou Ramblers with Daria and the Hipdrops to Big Sam’s Funky Nation with Erica Falls, as well as food and drink tents and an artists’ village to shop.

The event also benefits a good cause, with revenues supporting the Young Leadership Council, a nonprofit, nonpartisan civic organization that develops leadership through community projects. For 2022, Virgin Hotels New Orleans has joined the WATS sponsor team and will host a weekly afterparty. As WATS co-chair Caroline Hayes says, “Visitors are getting this great collective experience that represents the best of our city.”

Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits 600 POLAND AVE., 504-948-9111, BACCHANALWINE.COM The magically mellow vibe at Bacchanal is enhanced by its live music – with both day and evening sets that pair perfectly with wine, cheese, and other bites in the courtyard. Share a bottle with friends for an excellent, economical outing.

TWILIGHT AT LONGUE VUE 7 BAMBOO ROAD, 504-488-5488, LONGUEVUE.COM On the first and third Wednesdays of the month through May 18, Longue Vue House and Gardens presents live performances from some of the city’s top musical acts from 5 - 7 p.m. on Spanish Court. Tickets for lawn seating are just $10 each, so bring a picnic and a blanket or lawn chairs and enjoy some tunes against the stunning backdrop of Longue Vue.

CARNAVAL LOUNGE 2227 ST. CLAUDE AVE., 504-265-8855, CARNAVALLOUNGE.COM This Bywater nightspot regularly offers live shows with low cover charges ($10 and below) and an affordable menu of tasty eats and drinks to fuel your groove.

THE SPOTTED CAT MUSIC CLUB 600 CARONDELET ST., 504-900-1180 At this Frenchmen Street fave, visitors can enjoy an intimate audience with local musicians (like the regular Saturday evening appearance

by Panorama Jazz Band) for the price of a one-drink minimum. 623 Frenchmen St., spottedcatmusicclub.com

THREE KEYS AT ACE HOTEL NEW ORLEANS THREEKEYSNOLA.COM Take out your dancing shoes! Every month this music club in the Ace Hotel features swing (Thursday), Afrobeat, and Latin (first and second Saturdays) dance classes/shows for free with an RSVP. Fridays bring lobby DJ sets/parties with no cover charge after their ticketed Three Keys shows.

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725 ST. FERDINAND ST., 504-948-9998, MARIGNYOPERAHOUSE.ORG Most of the performances held in this unique space are accessible by “suggested donation,” with no one turned away for lack of funds, and contributions provide a direct infusion of support to the city’s performing arts community. According to General Manager Evan Hammond, “We’re all local artists, and all of our shows are 50 percent or more local representation.” The nonprofit organization produces the Marigny Opera Ballet, a professional contemporary ballet company based out of the Marigny Opera House, and hosts acoustic performances across genres throughout the year. Looking for an affordable pre- or post-show bite?

Hammond recommends nearby Flora Gallery and Coffee Shop.

Winter Circle Productions, a New Orleans-based concert promotion and production company, offers 2-for-1 ticket deals on select shows. Sign up for their mailing list or follow them on Instagram at @wintercircleproductions.

LE PETIT THEATRE 616 ST. PETER ST., 504-522-2081, LEPETITTHEATRE.COM This iconic French Quarter theater offers discounted tickets to students, veterans, seniors, and more. Plus, on one Monday night performance of each show run, they offer specially discounted tickets for theater industry professionals.

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Plenty of local museums and arts organizations provide discounts, with several offering free admission on select days. Here are a few of our favorites

CONTEMPORARY ARTS CENTER (CAC) 925 CAMP ST., 504-539-9650, OGDENMUSEUM.ORG For a contemporary-focused experience and creative exhibitions, the Helis Foundation’s Art for All program also underwrites free admission to the CAC for Louisiana residents on Sundays and anytime for children and students through grade 12.

OGDEN MUSEUM OF SOUTHERN ART 925 CAMP ST, 504-, 539-9650, OGDENMUSEUM.ORG The Ogden is free for Louisiana residents every Thursday with the support of the Helis Foundation and offers an unparalleled exploration of the visual arts and culture of the American South.

THE SOUTHERN FOOD AND BEVERAGE MUSEUM 1504 ORETHA CASTLE HALEY BLVD., 504-569-0405, SOUTHERNFOOD.ORG

Museums NEW ORLEANS MUSEUM OF ART (NOMA) 1 COLLINS DIBOLL CIRCLE, 504-658-4100, NOMA.ORG This City Park gem offers affordable access to top-notch cultural experiences and exhibitions. Wednesdays are free to Louisiana residents (courtesy of The Helis Foundation) and feature gallery talks with curators that explore selected works on display. Children 19 and younger receive free admission every day. The Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden is free and open daily to the public from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. NOMA also hosts virtual programs, including a monthly book club, that are free to attend.

This temple of all things culinary from across the American South is a blast for locals and visitors alike.

Regular adult admission is $10.50, but for students, military, and visitors 60 and older, it’s just $5.25, and kids under 12 get in free. Browse the quirky, well-curated collection of artifacts and learn about the evolution of our most treasured cuisine and cocktails.

Fresh-air finds

CRESCENT PARK CRESCENTPARKNOLA.ORG This contemporary linear park runs 1.4 miles along the Mississippi River, bordering the Bywater and Marigny neighborhoods.

The park is accessible by striking arched footbridges and offers an ideal spot to walk, bike, or take Fido for a stroll. Grab a slice from Pizza Delicious on Piety Street for a budgetfriendly waterfront picnic.

JEAN LAFITTE NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK AND PRESERVE 6588 BARATARIA BLVD., 504-689-3690, NPS.GOV Jean Lafitte offers a great escape from the city to stroll through nature and get up close and personal with wildlife. For a more involved experience, check out one of the free walking tours led by a park ranger – available at 10 a.m. Wednesdays - Sundays.

While the weather is nice, get outside for some free fun.

NEW ORLEANS BOTANICAL GARDEN 5 VICTORY AVE., 504-483-9488, NEWORLEANSCIT YPARK .COM/ BOTANICAL-GARDEN New Orleans Botanical Garden offers free admission on Wednesdays for Louisiana residents (thanks to the Helis Foundation), and April is a wonderful time to visit. Not only are the gardens filled with beautiful blooms, but visitors can enjoy events like “Evenings with Enrique,” which take place Wednesday evenings from 5 - 8 p.m. During these extended hours, guests can enjoy live music (along with food and beverages for purchase from Kitchen in the Garden Eats) while strolling the Enrique Alférez Sculpture Garden.

LAFITTE GREENWAY LAFITTEGREENWAY.ORG, NORDC.ORG Spring is an ideal season to enjoy all kinds of free fun on the Greenway, the multi-use trail and linear park connecting the French Quarter with Mid-City and Bayou St. John. Feeling sporty? Check out its three playgrounds, two fitness parks, tennis courts, basketball courts, open green space, and a 2.6-mile bike and walking trail. Free classes take place at the Greenway Plaza (Norman C. Francis Parkway) and Greenway Great Lawn (N. Prieur Street), sponsored by Friends of Lafitte Greenway and FitNOLA, including Boot Camp/TRX Boot Camp, yoga, and Cardio Blast. Fuel those workouts with fresh food from the Mid-City Thursday Crescent City Farmers Market (3-7 p.m. Thursdays at the Greenway Plaza). For family fun, kick back with a Movies in the Park screening, or the Easter Eggstravaganza.

Check lafittegreenway.org and nordc.org for more information on all events.

MAGIC BEANS 2601 ROYAL ST., 504-766-8376, ANNASNOLA.COM The best price tag is ‘$0.’ That’s what a bowl of red beans and rice will set you back on Mondays at Marigny hangout Anna’s with the purchase of a drink. Even if you miss out on Monday, the daily happy hour (4 - 6 p.m.) offers $6 house cocktails and several beer options for even less.

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One of the most satisfying ways to stretch a few bucks is on an order of beignets and café au lait. Whether you’re team Café du Monde or pro-Morning Call (or another local fave, like Uptown’s New Orleans Coffee & Beignet Company), there are plenty of locations throughout the city to score a cheap hit of sugardusted dough without languishing in a French Quarter line.

PEARL OF A DEAL SEAFOODSALLYS.COM, SUPERIORSEAFOODNOLA.COM, SEAWORTHYNOLA.COM For the oyster lover, there are no shortage of spots offering big shucks for little bucks during happy hour (along with discounted beverages). Seafood Sally’s happy hour runs from 4 - 6 p.m. daily with ‘Buck-a-shuck’ oysters. 8400 Oak St., 504-766-8736, seafoodsallys.com. Superior Seafood & Oyster Bar serves up $1 oysters daily from 4 – 6:30 p.m. 4338 St. Charles Ave., 504-293-3474, superiorseafoodnola. com. Seaworthy doubles down with half price on select oysters at their happy hour from 4 - 6 p.m. daily and again late-night Fridays and Saturdays from 10 p.m. - 12 a.m. 630 Carondelet St., 504-930-3071, seaworthynola.com

g n i t a E and g n i k n i Dr From elegant meals for a steal to happy hour happenings to NOLA snack standards, there are many ways to eat like a king (or queen) without the royal price tag.

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PRIX-FIXE LUNCH 713 ST. LOUIS ST., 504-581-4422, ANTOINES.COM Many restaurants offer special prixfixe lunch menus throughout the year.

Antoine’s Restaurant runs a 3-course lunch special for $22, offering a taste of classic French Quarter luxury at a fraction of the price.

FLIGHTS OF FANCY 1001 POYDRAS ST., 504-208-9535, COPPERVINE.COM

GREAT GRAPES 2805 ST. CLAUDE AVE., 504-342-2217, FAUBOURGWINES.COM

Happy hours are high on the list of thrifty fun. Chic wine gastropub Copper Vine is a great post-work stop for the downtown crowd. From 2 - 6 p.m. on weekdays, $8 buys a flight of wines or local brews.

Tasty bites (bacon wrapped dates, anyone?) from chef Amy Mehrtens are all sub-$7.

Local wine shops can be an excellent resource for tastings and inexpensive pours. Try Faubourg Wines, which offers free wine tastings every Wednesday from 5 - 7 p.m. plus wines by the glass starting at $5. The tasting typically covers four wines, and walkins are welcome. While you’re there, don’t miss the rack of bottles priced at $12 and under.

SNO-BALLS MIDDAY MIXOLOGY 1403 WASHINGTON AVE., 504-899-8221, COMMANDERSPALACE.COM Live it up over lunch with Commander’s Palace 25-cent martinis (Thursday and Fridays, limit three per person) or $5 libations like the Lafayette No. 1 (named for the cemetery across the street) or the Crescent City Cooler. And because it’s no good to drink on an empty stomach, there’s a two-course lunch special for under $25.

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As our neighborhood sno-ball stands emerge from their winter closures, welcome them back by treating yourself to the city’s signature sweet. No matter where you go, even a generously stuffed, drizzled concoction will run you less than the price of a pizza. Go ahead, spring for that cream flavor.

STEAK NIGHT THESWAMPROOM.COM, THEHOMEDALEINN.COM When you want a steak – but don’t want to pay steakhouse prices – seek out some low-key steak nights. The Swamp Room in Metairie might be known for its burgers, but Wednesday and Saturday nights bring an 8-ounce filet with potatoes and salad for $18.50 from 6 - 11 p.m. 5400 Veterans Memorial Blvd., 504-888-5242, theswamproom. com. On Mondays, the Homedale Inn Bar, a Navarre neighborhood institution since 1937, serves up grilled ribeye ($15) or filet ($20) with mashed potatoes, and green beans from 6 - 9 p.m., which also overlaps nicely with happy hour (2 - 7 p.m., Mon-Fri). 618 Homedale St., 504-488-5519.

BREWING UP BARGAINS 3501 JOURDAN ROAD, 504-867-4000, FAUBOURGBREWERY.COM New Orleans is home to many brewpubs and breweries that provide solid spots to hang without spending a fortune. One of the best is Faubourg Brewing Co., which offers affordable drinks (a pint of Faubourg Lager will only set you back $5.50) and eats and a large outdoor area for family-friendly recreation, with bocce ball, disc golf, corn hole, and more. Thursday happy hour brings $5 pints of all beers and half-off onsite kitchen Fete au Fete’s oysters from 2-8 p.m. Weekend brunch features free live music and $17 pitchers of Faubourg’s flagship beers.

If you’re brew-curious, book a brewery tour for $10 (Friday - Sunday) and enjoy beer samples and a souvenir tasting glass.

VIRGIN HOTEL NEW ORLEANS 550 BARONNE ST., 833-791-7700, VIRGINHOTELS.COM

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The chic new Warehouse District spot offers Louisiana residents up to 30 percent off their staycation, including access to The Pool Club, the hotel’s rooftop bar and pool.

Hotels

Many New Orleans hotels offer discounted stays to Louisiana residents (with some restrictions).

As we move into the dog days of summer, look for even lower rates.

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KIMPTON HOTEL FONTENOT 501 TCHOUPITOULAS ST., 504-571-1818, HOTELFONTENOT.COM This recently opened hotel offers a ‘Louisiana Locals’ package, which includes 20 percent off their Best Flexible Rate, a welcome beverage at check-in, morning coffee/tea service, a hosted evening happy hour and 50 percent off valet parking. While you’re there, check out the hotel’s Peacock Room eatery, which offers happy hour every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 3 - 6 p.m. hotelfontenot.com/new-orleans-hotel-deals/.

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THE CHLOE 4125 ST. CHARLES AVE., 504-541-5500, THECHLOENOLA.COM Local residents get 10 percent off stays, plus welcome cocktails, at this Uptown stunner.

In addition to the paid fun at City Park (like Carousel Gardens, Storyland, bike and boat rentals, and City Putt), there are plenty of free ways to entertain the kiddos. Check the park’s online events calendar to find things like the “Popp Up” Musical Storytime at the Popp Bandstand, which takes place on the second Saturday of each month and features a musician from the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra and a story of the day.

For anytime fun, download a printable scavenger hunt from the park’s website (neworleanscitypark.com/in-the-park/justfor-kids), hit one of the many playgrounds, explore Couterie Forest, or bring a picnic and relax under the oaks.

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LOUISIANA CHILDREN’S MUSEUM 15 HENRY THOMAS DRIVE, 504-523-1357, LCM.ORG

This attraction in City Park offers community-access programs through Museums for All, with general admission for $2 per person (up to four people) with the presentation of a SNAP EBT card and photo ID. LCM also offers free admission on the second Sunday of each month from 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. through the Art for All program, made possible by the Helis Foundation. These tickets are limited and must be reserved in advance.

Possibly the most ‘New Orleanian’ approach to fitness in town also happens to be free. It’s all thanks to local musician Robin Barnes, who credits this movement to saving her life.

Barnes grew up playing competitive golf and competed on the college level, but in her early 20s, a severe kidney infection forced her to take stock of her health. “I learned that I was borderline diabetic,” recalls Barnes. “I was on painkillers, walking with a cane at 23. I was in a depression.” She knew she needed to revamp her lifestyle but found the prospect overwhelming, particularly given what she calls a “true New Orleanian” love of fried food, bread, and sauces.

The spark came from Barnes’ mother, who said: “Girl, you better get off your ass and move ya brass.” Barnes posted a note on Facebook asking her followers to meet up with her for some cardio – and they showed up, planting the seed for a new kind of movement.

Since 2013, Move Ya Brass (MYB) has grown into a fitness community that attracts hundreds of locals and tourists alike to group run/walk sessions and classes like Twerk Ya Brass and Stretch Ya Brass at locations across New Orleans, Mandeville, and Slidell. “I started these because I vowed no one would be in the position I was in when I was trying to get healthy,” says Barnes, who remembers being put off by the lack of affordable options or participants with diverse backgrounds or skill levels. With MYB, Barnes and her team have infused fitness with hospitality, music, love, and a feeling of family.

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As the weather heats up, kids (and grownups) can get their wiggles out indoors at DEFY New Orleans, which bills itself as an “extreme air sport park.”

Visitors can swing on a trapeze, conquer the Ninja Obstacle Course, or just jump (and jump, and jump).

If you plan to go more than once a month, check out a Flight Membership (the Basic starts at $20.99/ month, which is the same price as 90 minutes of jumping with a regular ticket). In addition to daily access, it offers perks like party discounts, a dedicated check-in line, and more.

Classes are taught by professional trainers and choreographers who have danced with the likes of Madonna and Dawn Richard.

Offerings have grown over the years to include cardio fitness (to help keep Barnes energized through stage performances) and yoga as she learned more about the mental health benefits.

“I am a learner, and as I learn, I try to implement new programs to keep it free to the community so people have that resource,” Barnes said. She emphasizes that she doesn’t teach classes and calls herself a ‘turtle’: “I am the cheerleader on the side trying to wiggle, twerk, and run.”

MYB keeps its programming free by coordinating paid private events (like bachelorette parties) and corporate wellness programs. “We really try to keep the overhead low so we make sure to pay our trainers and instructors the best in the city, and the rest of us are volunteers,” she said.

Barnes also takes pride in the attendee mix: “It’s what I always want my New Orleans to be: single Black moms to Asian chefs to some older couples on a fixed income looking for something fun to do to people who are wealthy but want the camaraderie and love the spirit. We say at the start of every run/walk, ‘You come as a stranger but leave as family.’”

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Many studios around town offer regular specials and discounted classes. Wild Lotus offers $10 community classes (check their

schedule online). 4842 Perrier St., 504-899-0047, wildlotusyoga.com. Free to Be Power Yoga offers a 15 percent discount on single class drop-ins and 10-class packages to students, military, schoolteachers, and yoga teachers as well as a few “pay-what-youcan” community classes on their weekly schedule.

725 Magazine St. and 2328 Metairie Road, 504-342-4310.

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OUTDOOR CLASSES NOMA.ORG Two classes are held weekly in the Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden at NOMA. Yoga in the Garden is held every Saturday morning at 8 a.m., followed by Tai Chi in the Garden at 9 a.m. (both weather permitting). Each class is $5, or free for NOMA or East Jefferson Wellness Center members. Noma.org

ROMNEY STUDIOS COMMUNITY RIDES 5629 MAGAZINE ST., 504-895-1167, ROMNEYSTUDIOS.COM For just $15, try out one of the upscale fitness studio’s signature ‘Romney RIDE’ cycling classes and find out why they’ve developed such a zealous following.

The 50-minute class is suitable for all levels and offers a full-body workout with high-energy music, upper body weights, choreography, and instruction.

Bikes have both SPD & LOOK clips. Bring your own shoes or avail yourself of a complimentary rental.

Towel service is included.

CLASSPASS CLASSPASS.COM Buying a ClassPass gives you access to member studios

and salons across the city, often at a discounted rate. It’s a great way to try different options for fitness classes of all kinds (in addition to wellness offerings like massage and beauty services like nails and threading).

GROUPON GROUPON.COM Groupon might feel oldschool (it’s been around since 2008), but it still offers great deals on all kinds of services, including beauty and spa treatments. On any given day, Groupon can save you big bucks on everything from waxing to spray tans to brow and lash services.

WEEKDAY WELLNESS AT WINDSOR COURT 300 GRAVIER STREET, 504-596-4736, WINDSORCOURTHOTEL.COM The luxurious Spa at Windsor Court offers 20 percent off all spa services Monday - Thursday to New Orleans area residents (ID required).

SKIN CARE DEALS 3100 GALLERIA DRIVE #203, 504-226-7873, PUREDERMNOLA.COM Spring is the perfect time to shed our winter skin and get refreshed for warmer weather. Many dermatologists and skin care specialists offer deals, packages or samples on treatments and products that can let clients try services out for a lower cost. Pure Dermatology will be offering a “Jazz Fest Ready” promo which includes a free sunscreen and hat (valued at $100, in collaboration with Em’s Boutique) with each Dysport treatment of over 40 units.

Shop If you’re thinking thrifty, check out these establishments.

THE OCCASIONAL WIFE ESTATE SALE STORES 504-481-7006, THEOCCASIONALWIFE.COM The Occasional Wife not only takes care of moving, packing, and estate-sale planning, they have also opened local retail stores to showcase treasures from those homes as well as consignment pieces. The shop at 8237 Earhart Blvd. is a great source for deals on vintage furniture, décor, and knick-knacks, from vinyl to memorabilia.

UNITED APPAREL LIQUIDATORS (UAL) 518 CHARTRES ST., 504-301-4437; 3306 MAGAZINE ST., 504-354-2777; 3319 SEVERN AVE., 504-5339887. STORE.SHOPUAL.COM If you’re willing to do some sifting, these stores can yield designer fashion finds at deep discounts.

SWAP 7716 MAPLE ST., 504-304-6025; 5530 MAGAZINE ST., 504-324-8143.

SWAPBOUTIQUE.COM This designer consignment boutique (with two New Orleans locations) is a go-to source for higher-end threads and accessories. While the prices aren’t bargain basement, they’re still well below retail. As a bonus, recycled clothing is a greener way to shop.

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New Orleans Public Library has resources beyond the book.

We know the library is the place to go for free books, but the city’s libraries offer much, much more. This year marks the 125th anniversary of the New Orleans Public Library (NOPL), and there have never been more ways to access affordable resources across the system’s 15 branches. “All you need is a library card!” says Jane LeGros, NOPL’s Director of Marketing and Communications. “It’s one of the best things you can keep in your wallet.”

One of the library’s highest value offerings is the Culture Pass. Patrons with a library card can reserve a pass online, by phone, or in person to access local cultural attractions free of charge. Destinations include the Audubon Zoo and Audubon Aquarium of the Americas, the Hermann-Grima House, Gallier House, National World War II Museum, Ogden Museum of Southern Art, New Canal Lighthouse Museum, and more.

Each pass is valid for a day, and the number of guests covered varies among venues, so consult the NOPL website for more information.

Want to check out something other than books? The Rosa F. Keller Branch in Broadmoor offers a cake pan library, where patrons can borrow up to two sets at a time for three weeks.

For green thumbs, the Mid-City and Cita Dennis Hubbell (Algiers Point) branches offer seed libraries, allowing card holders to check out packets of seeds for vegetables, herbs, and flowers.

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RIDE THE STREETCAR

Whether you choose the St. Charles Avenue or Canal Street route, it’s a great way to see the city – and the standard fare is just $1.25. Take the Canal Street line to City Park or roll along St. Charles Avenue to Riverbend and order a slice of pecan pie at Camellia Grill.

Norta.com or download the New Orleans Regional Transit Authority app (RTA GoMobile 2.0) to buy tickets and access real time schedule information.

The NOPL can also give you access to magazines, either to read in the library or digitally, when you use your library card as a subscription. The same applies to movie streaming through the Kanopy or Hoopla platforms, up to seven songs per week through Freegal Music, or over 1,000 different types of craft lessons through a platform called Creativebug – all accessible with a library card. For children, the library offers free access to BookFlix, interactive stories designed for early readers, as well as ABC Mouse.

The nonprofit group Friends of the New Orleans Public Library holds book sales throughout the year, which can be great sources

of used books, music (look out for vintage vinyl), and movies.

Tech-curious teens (ages 13-18) might check out the Best Buy Teen Tech Center, based at the Main Library downtown.

This free, membership-based resource offers teens access to computers, a music studio, sewing machine, 3D printer, Oculus VR headsets, and more. “We can also set them up with tools if they are interested in starting a business,” says LeGros.

Don’t forget to check out a book while you’re at it!

“musical houses” in the Bywater neighborhood was constructed by local artists and reflects the city’s unique architecture, artistry, and musical heritage.

Equally appealing to children and adults, the Village offers New Orleans residents donation-based admission for open hours, and ‘early bird’ tickets for musical performances are priced at $20 or less. Visit musicboxvillage.com for more information.

THE MUSIC BOX VILLAGE 4557 N. RAMPART ST., MUSICBOXVILLAGE.COM

Fulton Alley, the Warehouse District’s glam bowling spot, offers a happy hour special Wednesday - Friday from 4 - 6

This incredible collection of

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p.m.: half-off bowling and free shoe rental. This deal is available by reserving ahead or as a walk-in, and covered parking is available for $5. A broad selection of affordable food and drink options makes this outing a price performer.

WASH THOSE WHEELS PELICANPOINTECARWASH.COM With all the street construction around town, it’s hard to keep a car looking clean. If you pay to wash your car more than once a month, find out if your vendor offers package deals.

Pelican Pointe Carwash, which operates 11 locations citywide, offers unlimited monthly wash plans starting at $19.95.

JAMNOLA 2832 ROYAL ST., 504-233-9152, JAMNOLA.COM This colorful ‘experiential’ attraction opened in Faubourg Marigny in 2020 to bring a dose of ‘Joy Art Music’ to visitors.

Exhibits celebrate highlights of New Orleans culture through the creative perspective of local artists. On Thursdays, Louisiana residents get 15 percent off admission by using the code ‘NOLALOVE’ when booking tickets online.

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CRAWFEST AT TULANE UNIVERSITY

A festival for crawfish?

Crawfest is an annual student-run music and food festival at Tulane University on the Berger Family Lawn.

The day-long event for Tulane students, staff, faculty, parents and alumni includes pounds of boiled crawfish, drinks and live music from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Tulanecrawfest.com

LET THE GOOD TIMES

THERE IS ALWAYS SOMETHING TO CELEBRATE IN NEW ORLEANS. FROM CULINARY EXPERIENCES TO LOCAL ARTIST AND ENTERTAINMENT SHOWCASES, THERE’S A FESTIVAL FOR EVERYONE. HERE ARE SEVEN NEW ORLEANS FESTIVALS TO ADD TO YOUR CALENDAR THIS SEASON.

April 1-2

HOGS FOR THE CAUSE

Fill up on BBQ and jam out to live music at this philanthropic festival. Attendees can try meat dishes from more than 90 BBQ teams, grab a drink and listen to some big-name Americana artists. This fun festival is for a serious cause. Hogs for the Cause is one of the leading funding sources for pediatric brain cancer in the U.S. The festival is at the UNO Lakefront Arena Festival Grounds beginning at 3:30pm on Friday, April 1 and 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 2. Hogsforthecause.org

April 29- May 8

NEW ORLEANS 2022 FESTIVAL GUIDE FOR FESTIVALS APRIL-JUNE

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NEW ORLEANS JAZZ & HERITAGE FEST

Dive into New Orleans’ rich music and arts culture at Jazz Fest. This seven-day festival spans over two weeks and features legendary artists like Stevie Nicks, The Who, Foo Fighters, Jimmy Buffet and Erykah Badu. The experience includes a live music festival, an arts and crafts fair and tasty food vendors. Jazz Fest is held at the Fair Grounds Race Course on Gentilly Boulevard open from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Nojazzfest.com MYNEWORLEANS.COM

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MIC CHECK Norman Spence from Tank & the Bangas

A NEW ORLEANS BAND PERFORMING AT NEW ORLEANS JAZZ & HERITAGE FEST How does it feel to return to New Orleans for the Jazz Fest? It is a beautiful experience. It’s such an honor. I remember when we did Jazz Fest for the first time and then got called back each year later. It’s still an honor.

What do you plan to bring to the stage with this performance? We always plan to bring great energy and show appreciation for the space. We want to inspire whether it’s a big stage or small. Hopefully we can bring the sunshine.

How will this performance differ from previous Jazz Fest shows? It will be more mature. We have an album coming out, so we will be performing a lot of songs from that album.

What’s your favorite Jazz Fest memory? Playing on the Acura stage, the big stage. We’re a little band that started at an open mic, so we’re glad to be back.

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April 16

CRESCENT CITY CLASSIC & RACEFEST

Break a sweat, then bust a move at this annual 10K road race and festival on the Saturday before Easter. The Crescent City Classic begins in downtown New Orleans in front of the Caesars Superdome and ends at New Orleans City Park. The RaceFest takes place after the race and is free for runners and children 10 years or younger. It will have music, food, drinks, a costume contest, an award ceremony and a “Family Fun Zone” with inflatables and obstacle courses. CC10k.com April 21-24

FRENCH QUARTER FESTIVAL

What better way to enjoy local music than in the French Quarter?

French Quarter Festival includes artists on more than 20 stages playing genres such as traditional and contemporary jazz, R&B, New Orleans funk, brass bands, folk, gospel, Latin, Zydeco, classical, cabaret and international. Local restaurants serve food and beverages in Jackson Square, the Jazz Museum at the Mint, JAX Brewery and Woldenberg Riverfront Park during the festival weekend. Frenchquarterfest.org

LIVE MUSIC Jake Eckert from New Orleans Suspects May 20-22

MID CITY BAYOU BOOGALOO

Float along Bayou St. John with an ice-cold drink, soaking up the sun and listening to live music at the Bayou Boogaloo festival. The event will include 30 bands on four stages, food and alcohol vendors, a children’s stage, an art market and water activities. Attendees can enjoy the festivities on the greenspace or drift atop inflatable floaties, paddleboards and other watercraft on the water. Thebayouboogaloo.com

June 30-July 3

ESSENCE FESTIVAL OF CULTURE

There’s no place quite like Essence Festival. People from all over the world flood the streets of New Orleans to celebrate Black culture through live music, art, wellness events and dining experiences.

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A NEW ORLEANS BAND PERFORMING AT HOGS FOR THE CAUSE How does it feel to return to New Orleans for Hogs for the Cause? We’ve always loved playing in New Orleans. As a band out of New Orleans, it’s our favorite place to play. No contest. We can never wait to get home.

What do you plan to bring to the stage with this performance? A fresh take.

We’re coming back rejuvenated and ready to put the last two tough years behind us.

How will this performance differ from previous Hogs for the Cause shows? We’ll have new music. We have an album that is almost done that we’ve been working on during the pandemic. We have a new horn player. We’re excited to have a new spin on what we’ve been doing for 12 years.

What are you most looking forward to about Hogs for the Cause? We’re excited to start the 2022 festival season.

Hogs for the Cause has a cool location, a great lineup and I’m looking forward to checking out some of the other music artists.

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ME PAWESO OR FINDS F RRY YOUR FU FRIENDS

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Pride Heart Strings cat toy, Petcetera, petceteranola.com

Kong Refillables crab toy with catnip, NOLA Bark Market, nolabarkmarket. com; Clear Jewel Ice Cream cat safety collar in gold, Petcetera, petceteranola. com; Shiny black cat collar with bell, Jefferson Feed Pet & Garden Uptown, jeffersonfeed. com; Worthy Cat plaid cat collar, Southern Paws, shopsouthernpaws.com; Alligator cat toy, Southern Paws, shopsouthernpaws.com

Red Petal Basket cat bed, Petcetera, petceteranola.com; Green cat toy, Jefferson Feed Pet & Garden Uptown, jeffersonfeed.com

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Planet Dog Orbee Tuff Mazee interactive treat toy, Zeus’ Place Downtown, zeusplacedowntown.com

Birthday white, pink & purple with multi pom poms party collar, Petcetera, petceteranola.com

Spotlit collar light, NOLA Bark Market and Nite Ize Nite Howl LED safety necklace, NOLA Bark Market, nolabarkmarket. com; Evans Collars purple bling, Zeus’ Place Downtown, zeusplacedowntown.com

Splashing whale raincoat, Petcetera and knit cotton contrast shirt with roll-up sleeves, Petcetera, petceteranola. com

Huxley & Kent flower bow, Zeus’ Place Downtown and Messy Mutts green pop-up bowl, Zeus’ Place Downtown, zeusplacedowntown.com

Pet Rageus cat-shaped cardboard cat scratcher, Zeus’ Place Downtown, zeusplacedowntown. com; Purple cat brush, Jefferson Feed Pet & Garden Uptown, jeffersonfeed. com; Pet Safe “Come With Me Kitty” cat harness and leash in lavender, NOLA Bark Market, nolabarkmarket.com; Hunter Katzenspielzeug fish cat toy, Zeus’ Place Downtown, zeusplacedowntown. com; Go Cat peacock feather cat toy, NOLA Bark Market, nolabarkmarket.com

Parisian Pet “London” quilted car bag, Southern Paws, shopsouthernpaws.com

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Red, black and gray gloves, Jefferson Feed Pet & Garden Uptown, jeffersonfeed.com; Crabs on white bowtie, Southern Paws, shopsouthernpaws.com

Travel dog bowls and gold party crown, Southern Paws, shopsouthernpaws.com

Bomber jacket, Jefferson Feed Pet & Garden Uptown, jeffersonfeed. com; Auburn Leathercrafters red collar, Zeus’ Place Downtown, zeusplacedowntown. com

Tan plaid shirt, Southern Paws, shopsouthernpaws.com; Red harness with plaid bow, Jefferson Feed Pet & Garden Uptown, jeffersonfeed.com; Pawks puppet socks, Petcetera, petceteranola. com

Crap poop bags and HK plaid harness, Southern Paws, shopsouthernpaws.com

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B Y CHE R É CO E N

SURF’S UP!

The Coastal Edge East Coast Surfing Championship celebrates its 60th year in Virginia Beach this August with eight days of competition, plus nine blocks of live music, food and other sporting events. Part of the World Surf League international professional tour, the annual surfing event is second only to the Bells Beach contest in Australia.

“This year we’re going to put on the biggest surfing event on the East Coast,” said ECSC Chairman George Alvarez.

Along the Boardwalk History and health at Virginia Beach Strolling along the boardwalk, passing skaters, bikers and families enjoying the beach, visitors would never know that Virginia Beach dates to the 1600s. English settlers paused at this coastal Virginia spot in 1607 before making their way to Jamestown.

Today, it’s the most populated city in Hampton Roads, the region that includes Norfolk and Newport News, while attracting tourists by the thousands to its miles of Atlantic beaches.

STAY

The impressive and elegant Cavalier Hotel opened in Virginia Beach in April 1927, its goal to make Virginia Beach a top east coast destination.

“It was a playground for the rich and famous,” explained Michael Kokolis, Cavalier’s director of sales and marketing. “It was the top place for big bands of that era.”

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All the top bands played at the Cavalier, and the list of celebrities is extensive, he said.

Like most expansive historic hotels, the Cavalier didn’t age well, but it was recently renovated and reopened through Marriott. Today, the campus includes 85 rooms and suites inside the historic building, a more modern Marriott on the beach and the upcoming Embassy Suites.

The connecting beach club features an oceanfront facility with pool and bar and grill.

But it’s the original building that takes your breath away, with its onsite distillery, high tea on weekends and a lobby bar filled with eclectic artwork.

THE SLEEPING GIANT

Edgar Cayce always possessed a psychic gift, but after numerous readings that reflected the mind-bodyspirit connection derived through hypnosis, the Kentucky photographer

moved to Virginia Beach in 1925 and established a hospital. Over the years, Cayce would give thousands of readings, many detailing health remedies, and these documents are housed in a vault at the non-profit Edgar Cayce Association for Research and Enlightenment.

Visitors to the Virginia Beach nonprofit can view copies of these readings by the “Sleeping Giant,” along with one of the most extensive New Age book collections in the A.R.E. Library. The organization also offers workshops, classes and conferences, plus the A.R.E. Health Center & Spa offers a variety of massage and treatments, including the Cayce signature massage, which stimulates organs and glands and stretches the body.

The Health Center is also the only one of its kind in the U.S. that offers Alphasphere, a sensory experience involving color and sound that helps produce mental relaxation.

GO OYSTERING

Captain Chris Ludford loves oysters. But not just any oysters. The unique oyster of the Lynnhaven River of Virginia Beach helped keep those early English settlers alive, and today, thanks to the preservation efforts of people like Ludford, they are making a big comeback.

“Fifty-three percent of the Lynnhaven River is open harvest,” said Ludford, who owns Pleasure House Oysters and champions for oyster conservation. “My goal in my lifetime is to get it to 75 percent.”

Ludford offers “Chef’s Table” boat tours for small groups, weather permitting, where visitors get an insider’s guide to oyster harvesting, then slurp up those special oysters right there in the water, along with lunch or dinner.

In the process, visitors enjoy the unique ecosystem of the area.

“It’s a gorgeous river system,” Ludford said. “You really have to get out and see it.”

For more information, visit pleasurehouseoysters. com.

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GROWING PAINS

BY E VE C R AWFO R D PEYTON

Back in the Swing of Things It’s finally festival season again!

Every year, once we hit Halloween, everything seems to move at a crazy pace. As soon as I take down the candy corn door hanger and unplug the pumpkin inflatable, it’s time to start planning my Thanksgiving menu. As soon as I polish off the last of the leftover Thanksgiving turkey gumbo, we have to go buy a Christmas tree and start wrapping presents (double the presents, in our family’s case, because Ruby has a birthday on Dec. 21).

Once Christmas and New Year’s are over and the ornaments and nativity scene all packed away in newspaper and bubble wrap, we get to start eating king cake and going to parades. And once the last truck parade has thrown its last strand of beads, it’s festival season!

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Jazz Fest might actually be my favorite holiday – and yes, I count it as a holiday. Every year as a child, I was allowed to skip school on the first Friday of Jazz Fest and spend the day making crafts in the Kids’ Tent, building sand castles on the race track, and drinking strawberry lemonade until I almost made myself sick. So yeah – it obviously qualifies as a holiday in my book. As an adult, I still sometimes play hooky on locals Thursday, although my tastes have changed and now I binge on crawfish bread and beer instead of lemonade.

And while we went one year without Carnival, we have now missed two festival seasons. If I cried a lot at my first Mardi Gras parade this year – and I did, believe me – I am certain I will be an absolute bawling mess when I walk through the gates

at Jazz Fest, even before I hear the for a day at Jazz Fest, where you first band or get my first taste of spend the day with 50,000 of your mango freeze. closest friends and return home Luckily, there are a few festivals sunburned, sticky, slightly drunk, for me beforehand that might and uncomfortably full. help me ease myself back in. As a I’m a little bit nervous, but I also family, we have enjoyed going to the honestly can’t wait.

Ponchatoula Strawberry And when Jazz Fest is Festival for years, and of For more Eve, over, there will be Bayou check out her blog Boogaloo, Satchmo course, French Quarter “Joie d’Eve” on Fest is always a good Tuesday mornings at Summerfest, Tales of the myneworleans.com appetizer for Jazz Fest, Cocktail, White Linen and the crawfish and Night. New Orleans is goat cheese crepe stand is going to resuming its natural rhythms, and it feels fantastic. For all of its issues, be my first stop.

Over the past two years, we’ve all this is still a glorious place to live! given up so much, missed out on Of course, after White Linen Night, so many cultural touchstones and we’re really in the thick of hurricane annual traditions. And while we season … but I’m just not going to found ways to adapt – I did porch think about that right now. dropoffs of the Thanksgiving gumbo, And then it will be Halloween, and we did a king cake party over and it will all begin again!

Zoom – there’s just no substitute

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HOME ADVICE

BY L E E CUTR O NE

ABOUT THE DESIGNER

Like her mother and grandmother before her, New Orleans native Virginia Dunn has a love affair with textiles. As a merchant, she’s designed and handknitted her own line of sweaters, and sold both hand-knotted rugs and high-end European linens.

Five years ago, she opened Maisonette, which sells in-stock and custom bedding, nightwear, bath linens, rugs and more. “If it’s made of string,” Dunn said. “I like it.”

VIRGINIA DUNN Creating a comfortable, sleep conducive bedroom

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he average person will spend more than 30 years in bed - so it follows that the bedroom ought to be a place we enjoy spending time. Textile expert and owner of Maisonette Virginia Dunn offers the following advice on making your bedroom a haven.

Dunn suggests coordinating your bed with the overall design scheme of the bedroom and likes a layered look. While sheets don’t have to match as they won’t show when the bed is made, coverlets, bed skirts, shams and the like look best when they relate to the décor. If you’ve got a good mattress, she advises starting with a well-fitting mattress cover that will hold the sheets in place. Sheets should also be chosen for fit. Those made with long staple fibers and the correct cut (there are standard sizes as well as deeper cuts for thick mattresses) will hold their shape best. Texture and touch are important

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considerations for creating good sleep conditions – depending on preference. Percale sheets have a crisp hand, sateen a silky feel, linen a cool breathability and flannel a warm cocoon quality. Well-made synthetics offer a silky feel and easy care.

Layers are aesthetically pleasing and easy to change with the season. Dunn makes her bed with a cotton blanket that can be removed in warm weather and a coverlet that can be used as a layer of warmth and a finishing bed cover. Whether the bed is the focal point of the room or simply designed to blend in, decorative pillows and throws help tie the bed into the rest of the room.

“It’s all about dressing the bed,” she said.

When choosing furniture, measurements are key. A bedside table should be the right height for the bed. But it’s also important to consider how you use the room. A bedside table should provide space for things you keep on or in it. And if you read in bed, Dunn

1 A rug under or next to the bed adds an extra leg of tactile comfort.

2 Lamps (in addition to overhead lighting) provide task and ambient light in a bedroom.

3 Choose a down or down alternative pillow that fits your sleep style (stomach, side or back) for the right support.

advises a lamp has appropriate height and a bulb with several levels of brightness.

In general, a place to sit is an essential ingredient. But those who consider their bedroom a sanctuary rather than just a place to sleep may want to include a comfortable sofa or chaise.

Finally, when deciding on a palette for your bedroom, Dunn believes in selecting a color that makes you feel good – even if it’s not one traditionally considered quiet or soothing.

“Your décor should reflect what pleases you,” she said. “I can’t think of anything less restful than sleeping in a room where you don’t love the surroundings.”

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TABLE TALK

BY JAY FO R MAN

DELECROIX NACHOS

Suburban Surf Beyond the neighborhood joint

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hances are if you are at Seither’s Seafood it is not by accident. Tucked away on a light industrial corridor on Hickor y Avenue in Harahan, Seither’s feels more country than suburban. With its doubledeep shell-strewn parking lot strung with lights, furnished with tents and finished with a stage for live music, you could just as easily be at a backroads dive on the Alabama Gulf Coast rather than 15 minutes from downtown New Orleans.

And this is how chef and owner Jason Seither likes it. “It is something you’d find off the beaten path or down in Key West,” Seither said about his joint. “I’m

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all about that – the laid-back lifestyle.”

Seither’s is the odd place that benefited from, rather than was hurt by, two of our area’s most disruptive events. It opened in 2004, a year before Hurricane Katrina.

Given its location, it struggled for visibility early on. Following the storm, however, it quickly reopened, establishing itself as a go-to place for people coming in to rebuild. Most recently, it secured its new identity thanks to a practical response to COVID capacity controls.

“During the pandemic they told me, ‘Hey you can’t have people inside eating at your restaurant but it is OK if they eat outside,” Seither said. “I then asked myself, ‘What would Jimmy Buffett do?’”

The answer came to him like a bolt. He bought himself some picnic tables and palm trees and set up a rudimentary stage on a trailer in the parking lot. He then reached out to his musician friends (having handled the weekend crawfish boils for the Maple Leaf Bar for over a decade, he had a lot of contacts) and the live music element snapped into place. “There is really nothing else like this in Harahan,” he said. In fact, there are few like it in New Orleans. Seither’s was now established as a default destination for food, music and good times in an environment where people were starved for exactly that.

Yet for all these bells and whistles, at its heart it remains a neighborhood seafood joint.

Seither does bring some eclectic flourishes. Most take cues from sushi bar condiments and Tex-Mex favorites. Alongside expected standards like gumbo and fried shrimp po-boys, you will find extroverted compositions like his Delacroix Nachos – homemade chips with blackened gulf fish, boiled shrimp, salsa and avocado topped with spicy mayo and snow crab salad. A master of the art of the po-boy – he’s won Po-Boy Fest six times with six different sandwiches – options like his Pee-Paw (a variation of shrimp remoulade punched up with parmesan cheese) are also good bets. But for bold, in-your-face flavor, I’d suggest the BBQ shrimp and andouille. Stripped down to core components contributing maximum flavor, it grabs hold of your lizard brain and won’t let go. For bread, he sources his loaves from the family-owned

grocery Zuppardo’s. As crawfish season hits high gear, Seither’s is also a terrific destination for peel-and-eat seafood. The Hamper – a catch-all package of crawfish, crab, shrimp and more – plays well family-style.

Seither’s is a family-friendly treasure. No wonder that it was featured on food personality Guy Fieri’s “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.” In a suburban landscape that all-to-often skews toward monochromatic big boxes and chain food outlets, Seither’s in Harahan is a genuine throwback to local authenticity. Here the heart of New Orleans is found in the ‘burbs.

Seither’s Seafood, 279 Hickory Ave., Harahan, (504) 738-1116.

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ABOUT THE CHEF

New Orleans native Jason Seither grew up in the restaurant business. “As soon as I was old enough to get a job, I got one at the restaurant closest to my house,” he said. He worked for Al Copeland and rotated through hometown favorites like Harbor Seafood, gaining experience as bartender, waiter and kitchen manager before setting out on his own with Seither’s Seafood in 2004. Along the way he also handled the weekend crawfish boils for Maple Leaf Bar, which helped bring live music into the fold for Seither’s Seafood, cementing its new identity.

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Popping Off A new take on a fest favorite With crawfish season in full swing, now is the time to make Chef Meg Bickford’s elevated take on this seasonal favorite, which incorporates several cheeses, as well as herbs, sundried tomatoes and mushrooms into a brioche dough with the crawfish. This is one of those all-day or weekend projects for the serious kitchen geek. It is worth the effort but knowing most mere mortals (this includes me) will shy away from sourcing mozzarella cheese curds and making brioche dough from scratch, Bickford offers some substitutions, which we share in the Notes section.

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1 Mozzarella cheese curds are available at Restaurant Depot.

2 BelGioioso brand fresh mozzarella may be substituted for the crab boil mozzarella. Cut two pounds of drained fresh mozzarella into 1/4-inch cubes and use it as instructed to use the crab boil mozzarella curds.

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Can’t get your head around that brioche dough? That’s OK, neither could I. As a substitution Bickford recommends store-bought raw pizza dough or bread dough. I used Bridgeford bread dough from the freezer section at Rouses.

The dough comes in packages of three frozen loaves. For each loaf of crawfish bread, you will need 1 1/2 loaves of the defrosted dough. Bundle 1 1/2 loaves of the raw dough together then roll out into a 12-inch long by 10-inch-wide rectangle and continue with recipe as directed above

4 To achieve the popovers as pictured above, I stuffed a cut pinwheel into each of six one-cup wells in a non-stick popover pan. Bake until the bread is deep golden then allow the popover to cool completely to room temperature before inverting the pan or they will break up. One-cup muffin tins could also be used. Popover pans are available on Amazon.

CREOLE CRAWFISH BREAD POPOVERS

Shared by Meg Bickford, Executive Chef, Commander’s Palace, New Orleans Makes 20-24 servings Brioche dough: 9 1/2 tablespoons warm whole milk 2 1/2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon yeast 1 1/2 pounds all-purpose flour 1/2 tablespoon salt 2 teaspoons black pepper 6 large eggs 1 1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened Crab boiled mozzarella curds: 2 pounds fresh or frozen cheese curds, chilled 1 gallon hot water (160-165° F) seasoned with 3 tablespoons crab boil powder 1 gallon warm water (90-100° F) Crawfish filling: 1 tablespoon oil 2 tablespoons minced garlic 1 large onion, diced 1 large green bell pepper, diced 4 ribs celery, diced 1 1/2 pounds mushrooms (cremini, oyster, or shitake) sliced 8 ounces sundried tomato, rehydrated and chopped 2 pounds crawfish tails 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon, chopped 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped Creole seasoning to taste (start with 1/2 tablespoon) salt and pepper to taste 2 pounds pepper jack cheese, diced or shredded 2 pounds diced “crab boiled” mozzarella cheese (see recipe, above) Egg wash: 4 large eggs COOK WITH US!

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First, make the brioche dough (see the Notes in blue): 1. Combine the milk, honey, and yeast together in a small bowl to make the sponge. Place bowl in a warm place (such as on top of an oven) to allow it to bloom (foamy bubbles will appear on top of the mixture, it will become fragrant, and it will begin to rise), 5 to 10 minutes.

2. Add the flour, salt, and black pepper to a stand mixer fitted with a straight dough hook.

3. Add the yeast mixture to the flour in the mixer.

Mix on slow speed for 3 minutes.

4. Crack the eggs in a separate bowl and add to mixer all at once. Knead on slow speed for 15 minutes.

5. Add the butter in stages, allowing the additions to incorporate before adding more.

Continue kneading on slow speed until the dough has a smooth and satiny appearance, 10 to15 minutes more.

6. Remove the bowl from the mixer. Cover with plastic wrap or damp linen and proof until the dough doubles in size, 1 to 2 1/2 hours depending on the temperature of the room.

7. Punch the dough down to release the trapped air. Loosely cover with plastic and set in refrigerator overnight (Keep in mind the dough will grow again, so give it room in a large bowl or container).

Make the crab boiled mozzarella cheese curds (see the Notes section, in blue, for a substitution): 1. Cut the mozzarella curd into 1-inch cubes.

2. Place the cut curds in a large mixing bowl and pour just enough warm water to cover. Never pour water directly on top of the curds, instead pour the water along the sloped side of the bowl to gently envelope the curds. This brings the curds to temperature gradually.

3. Let the curds stand for a few minutes until they have warmed through. Test by picking the largest piece of curd in the bowl and splitting it open. If it still feels cold on the inside, pour some water off and reintroduce warm water. Warming the curds through helps them melt evenly once hot water is introduced.

4. When the curds have warmed through, drain off the water from the warm curds. Pour the hot seasoned water (160°F) around the edges of the bowl. Let the curds sit for about 2 minutes until they begin to soften and melt. Use a wooden spoon to gently fold the curds over each other in the bowl. The temperature of the water should be uncomfortably hot to the touch. If the temperature drops, skim off some warm water and add hotter water to raise the temperature of the bowl.

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Spring Sunset The Golden Hour at The Chloe

THE GOLDEN HOUR

1 1/2 ounces Gravier gin

Jason Sorbet’s Golden Hour cocktail is a love letter to a magical moment that occurs each evening in the pool area of The Chloe Hotel.

“At sunset, the whole place glows a warm pink.”

Its inspiration is the Corpse Reviver, a popular pre-prohibition cocktail. The Golden Hour uses a honey-anise Mayan liqueur, which is a more delicate flavor than the absinthe featured in the original.

He keeps things local with New Orleans-made Gravier gin. The Golden Hour’s signature rose hue comes from La Madre Rosa, a Spanish vermouth infused with strawberries. Peychaud’s bitters and grapefruit also add to the delicate pink tint. Sorbet, a New Orleans native, was a neuroscience major who picked up some bar shifts during school.

After watching a colleague make a La Louisiane and wow a guest with both cocktail history and panache, Sorbet remembered. “He made that guest feel amazing. In that moment, I fell in love with being behind a bar.”

Sorbet notes that one of the pleasures of visiting (and working at) The Chloe is how diverse the spaces there are. “You can sleep, swim, drink or dine... or all four.” Each area has its own unique personality. When asked his favorite time there, Sorbet admitted his answer is a little obvious. “I really love the golden hour during summer. The weather is cooling off and the bright pink color looks otherworldly. Everyone should experience that.” As the summer season approaches, put both “golden hours” on your to do list

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1/2 ounce Lemon juice 1/2 ounce D’Aristi Xtabentun 1/2 ounce la madre rosé vermouth 1/4 ounce grapefruit juice 3 dashes peychauds bitters Shake all ingredients and strain into a coupe or Nick and Nora glass. Garnish with an orange twist.

1 You can replace La Madre Rosa by infusing a 750 ml bottle of blanc vermouth with a pint of sliced strawberries. Let sit in the fridge for two days, then it’s ready to use.

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2 Gravier gin can be replaced with a Plymouth style gin, which has higher citrus flavors and fewer botanicals

3 If you can’t find the Mayan liqueur D’Aristi Xtabentun, use anisette liqueur or Herbsaint.

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5. Keeping the curd mass submerged in super-hot water, gently pull one end of it away from your body while pushing the rest in the bowl with your other hand. Imagine you are straightening a long stocking. Keep as much of the ball submerged under water as possible. This will keep the curd smooth and silky.

6. Once the curd is loosely elastic and stretched, pour off excess water and place cheese into a baking dish to set. Once the cheese cools and firms up, cut the cheese into 1/4-inch cubes.

Make the crawfish filling: 1. Heat the oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat, add the garlic and cook until just fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes.

2. Add the onions, peppers and celery, sauté until translucent, about 7 minutes.

3. Add the mushrooms and tomatoes. Cook until the mushrooms are tender and liquid from mushrooms has moistly evaporated, about 10 to 13 minutes.

4. Fold in the crawfish and herbs. Season with Creole seasoning, salt, and pepper.

5. Turn heat off and let mixture set for about 10 minutes.

6.Fold in one pound of pepper jack cheese. The cheese should not be completely melted.

7.Spoon mixture on to a sheet tray and cool in the refrigerator.

8.Once cooled, fold in the remaining pound of pepper jack cheese and the mozzarella cheese.

Assemble and bake the crawfish bread: (If using a substitute for the brioche, see the Notes section) 1. First, make the egg wash by beating the eggs with the water.

2.Cut the brioche dough ball into two even pieces. Allow brioche dough to temper for a few minutes before rolling the dough into two rectangles of equal size, about 12 inches long and 10-inches wide.

3. Brush the dough with the egg wash and season with Creole seasoning. Reserve the remaining egg wash.

4. Place the chilled filling on the long side of one of the dough rectangles, leaving one inch from the edge to seal. Spread half of the filling evenly across the dough to create an even layer, about the same height as the dough itself.

5. Roll the dough like a pinwheel as tight as you can to create a log, sealing at the end with the inch of clean dough.

6. Repeat the process with the remaining rectangle of dough.

7.With a serrated knife, saw the rolled dough logs into portions, turning pinwheel side up (they should resemble a savory cinnamon roll).

8.To bake, place the rolls of crawfish bread into two oiled 9-X-13 baking dishes, tucked closely together. Cover and proof again in a warm place until the rolls puff up about twenty-five percent in size, about 15 minutes in a 70 ºF room.

9. Preheat the oven to 325ºF.

10.Gently brush tops of the pinwheels with egg wash and bake until puffed and golden, about 20 minutes.

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DINING GUIDE The Dining Guide is comprised of restaurants recently reviewed and visited by New Orleans Magazine.

The list will change regularly to provide information on others that are also worth noting and acknowledging.

Please check restaurant websites for up-to-date hours and locations. If you feel that a restaurant has been misplaced, please email Editor Ashley McLellan at Ashley@MyNewOrleans.com. $ = AVERAGE ENTRÉE PRICE

AMERICAN

Acorn City Park, $ AcornNola.com

$ = $5-10

$$ = $11-15

$$$ = $16-20

$$$$ = $21-25

Zea’s Rotisserie and Grill Multiple Locations, $$$ ZeaRestaurants.com

Port of Call French Quarter, $$ PortOfCallNola.com

ASIAN FUSION/PAN ASIAN

The Company Burger Uptown, $ TheCompanyBurger.com

$$$$$ = $25 & UP

ITALIAN

Arnaud’s Remoulade French Quarter, $$ Remoulade.com Chartres House French Quarter, $$$ ChartresHouse.com

Audubon Clubhouse Uptown, $$ AudubonInstitute.org

Blue Giant Lower Garden District, $$ BlueGiantNOLA.com

Boulevard American Bistro Multiple Locations, $$$ BoulevardBistro.com

Hoshun Restaurant Uptown, $$ HoshunRestaurant.com

Broussard’s French Quarter, $$$$ Broussards.com

Caffe! Caffe!

Metairie, $ CaffeCaffe.com

Little Tokyo Multiple Locations, $$ LittleTokyoNola.com

Café Degas Faubourg St. John, $$ CafeDegas.com

Café NOMA City Park, $ CafeNoma.com

Lotus Bistro Lakeview, $$ LotusBistroNOLA.com

Coquette Uptown, $$$ CoquetteNola.com

Camellia Grill Riverbend, $ 309-2679

Magasin Uptown, $ MagasinCafe.com

Justine French Quarter, $$$ JustineNola.com

District Donuts Sliders Brew Multiple Locations, $ DonutsAndSliders.com

MoPho Mid-City, $$$ MoPhoNola.com

La Crêpe Nanou Uptown, $$$ LaCrepeNanou.com

Five Happiness Mid-City, $$ FiveHappiness.com

Rock-N-Sake Multiple Locations, $$$ RockNSake.com

La Petite Grocery Uptown, $$$ LaPetiteGrocery.com

Martin Wine Cellar Multiple Locations, $ MartinWineCellar.com

Union Ramen Bar Lower Garden District, $$ UnionRamen.com

Lilette Uptown, $$$$$ LiletteRestaurant.com

New Orleans Social House CBD/Warehouse District, $$ NOSocialHouse.com

BAKERY/BREAKFAST

GASTROPUB

Breads on Oak Carrollton, $ BreadsOnOak.com.

Bouligny Tavern Uptown, $$ BoulignyTavern.com

Pascal’s Manale Uptown, $$$$ PascalsManale.com

Café du Monde Multiple Locations, $ CafeDuMonde.com

Cane & Table French Quarter, $$ CaneAndTableNola.com

Red Gravy Uptown, $$ RedGravy.com

CC’s Coffee House Multiple Locations, $ CCsCoffee.com

Orleans Grapevine Wine Bar and Bistro French Quarter, $$$ OrleansGrapevine.com

Restaurant R’evolution French Quarter, $$$$$ RevolutionNola.com

Parkway Bakery and Tavern Mid-City, $ ParkwayPoorBoys.com Restaurant August CBD/Warehouse District, $$$$$ RestaurantAugust.com Rib Room French Quarter, $$$ RibRoomNewOrleans.com

Gracious Bakery + Café Multiple Locations, $ GraciousBakery.com

The Grill Room CBD/Warehouse District, $$$$$ GrillRoomNewOrleans.com

Ruby Slipper Café Multiple Locations, $$ TheRubySlipperCafe.net

The Pelican Club French Quarter, $$$$$ PelicanClub.com Ye Olde College Inn Carrollton, $$$ CollegeInn1933.com

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BURGERS

Bayou Burger French Quarter, $$ 5SportsBarNewOrleans.com

FRENCH

Domenica CBD/Warehouse District, $$$$ DomenicaRestaurant.com Gianna Restaurant CBD/Warehouse District, $$$$ GiannaRestaurant.com Irene’s Cuisine French Quarter, $$$$ IrenesNola.com Josephine Estelle CBD/Warehouse District, $$$ JosephineEstelle.com Liuzza’s Mid-City, $$ Liuzzas.com Muriel’s Jackson Square French Quarter, $$$$ Muriels.com

Ed McIntyre’s empire recently expanded with Mr. Ed’s Southern Fried Chicken on West Esplanade Avenue in Metairie. This new casual table-service restaurant zeros in on fried chicken, a dish that has performed so well at his other establishments that McIntyre decided it was time to spin it off as its own concept. Along with its namesake crispy bird, Mr. Ed’s Southern Fried Chicken serves boneless “chicken chunks” and an array of fried seafood favorites for diners feeling more surf than turf.

Napoleon House French Quarter, $ NapoleonHouse.com

Patrick’s Bar Vin French Quarter, $$ PatricksBarVin.com

Tommy’s Cuisine CBD/Warehouse District, $$$$$ TommysNewOrleans.com

Sylvain French Quarter, $$$ SylvainNOLA.com

Vincent’s Italian Cuisine Multiple Locations, $$$ VicentsItalianCuisine.com

The Delachaise Uptown, $$ TheDelaichaise.com

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Acme Oyster House Multiple Locations, $$ AcmeOyster.com

SAFFRON

The upscale Saffron on Magazine Street deftly melds New Orleans ingredients and influence with Indian cuisine, yielding dishes like their Curried Seafood Gumbo and Oyster Pan Roast. The menu is underscored by an exotic craft cocktail menu and top-notch hospitality. It’s a family affair here, and multiple generations of the Vilkhu family manage all aspects of their restaurant, each playing to their strengths and experience. The result is the city’s preeminent Indian dining destination.

Antoine’s French Quarter, $$$$$ Antoines.com

Gautreau’s Uptown, $$$$$ GautreausRestaurant.com

The Bombay Club French Quarter, $$$$ TheBombayClub.com

Arnaud’s French Quarter, $$$$$ ArnaudsRestaurant.com

Herbsaint CBD/Warehouse District, $$$$$ Herbsaint.com

Toups’ Meatery Mid-City, $$$ ToupsMeatery.com

Austin’s Metairie, $$$ AustinsNo.com Boucherie Carrollton, $$ Boucherie-Nola.com Brennan’s French Quarter, $$$$ BrennansNewOrleans.com Brigtsen’s Riverbend, $$$$$ Brigtsens.com Café Reconcile Central City, $$ CafeReconcile.org Casamento’s Uptown, $$ CasamentosRestaurant.com Clancy’s Uptown, $$$ ClancysNewOrleans.com Cochon CBD/Warehouse District, $$ CochonRestaurant.com Copeland’s Multiple Locations, $$ CopelandsofNewOrleans.com Commander’s Palace Garden District, $$$$ CommandersPalace.com Court of Two Sisters French Quarter, $$$$$ CourtOfTwoSisters.com

House of Blues French Quarter, $$ HouseOfBlues.com/ NewOrleans Jack Rose Garden District, $$$$ JackRoseRestaurant.com Katie’s Restaurant and Bar Mid-City, $$ KatiesInMidCity.com Mandina’s Mid-City, $$ MandinasRestaurant.com Mother’s CBD/Warehouse District, $$ MothersRestaurant.net Mr. B’s Bistro French Quarter, $$$$ MrBsBistro.com Mulate’s CBD/Warehouse District, $$ Mulates.com NOLA French Quarter, $$$$$ EmerilsRestaurants.com/NolaRestaurant Palace Café CBD/Warehouse District, $$$ PalaceCafe.com Ralph’s On The Park Mid-City, $$$ RalphsOnThePark.com

Crabby Jack’s Metairie, $ CrabbyJacksNola.com

Richard Fiske’s Martini Bar & Restaurant French Quarter, $$$ RichardFiskes.com

Criollo French Quarter, $$$ CriolloNola.com

Royal House French Quarter, $$$ RoyalHouseRestaurant.com

Dooky Chase Restaurant Treme, $$ DookyChaseRestaurant.com

St. Roch Market Upper 9th Ward, $$ StRochMarket.com

Drago’s Multiple Locations, $$$$ DragosRestaurant.com

SoBou French Quarter, $$ SoBouNola.com Tableau French Quarter, $$$ TableauFrenchQuarter.com

Emeril’s CBD/Warehouse District, $$$$$ EmerilsRestaurants.com Galatoire’s French Quarter, $$$$$ Galatoires.com

The Bistreaux French Quarter, $$ MaisonDupuy.com/dining

Tujague’s French Quarter, $$$$$ TujaguesRestaurant.com PIZZA

Pizza Delicious Bywater, $ PizzaDelicious.com Reginelli’s Pizzeria Multiple Locations, $$ Reginellis.com Theo’s Pizza Multiple Locations, $$ TheosPizza.com Pizza Domenica Multiple Locations, $$ PizzaDomenica.com SEAFOOD

Borgne CBD/Warehouse District, $$$ BorgneRestaurant.com Briquette CBD/Warehouse District, $$$$ Briquette-Nola.com Deanie’s Seafood Multiple Locations,$$$ Deanies.com Dickie Brennan’s Bourbon House French Quarter, $$$$ BourbonHouse.com Don’s Seafood Metairie, $$$ DonsSeafoodOnline.com Grand Isle Restaurant CBD/Warehouse District, $$$$ GrandIsleRestaurant.com GW Fins French Quarter, $$$$$ GWFins.com Kingfish French Quarter, $$$ KingfishNewOrleans.com Le Bayou French Quarter, $$$ LeBayouRestaurant.com Mr. Ed’s Seafood and Italian Restaurant Metairie, $$ AustinsNo.com

Mr. Ed’s Oyster Bar & Fish House Multiple Locations, $$$ MrEdsRestaurants.com/ oyster-bar New Orleans Creole Cookery French Quarter, $$$ NewOrleansCreoleCookery. com Oceana Grill French Quarter, $$ OceanaGrill.com Pêche CBD/Warehouse District, $$$ PecheRestaurant.com.

Pier 424 French Quarter, $$$ Pier424SeafoodMarket.com Red Fish Grill French Quarter, $$$ RedFishGrill.com SPECIALTY FOODS

Antoine’s Annex French Quarter, $$$ Antoines.com/AntoinesAnnex STEAKHOUSE

Crescent City Steaks Mid-City, $$$$ CrescentCitySteaks.com Dickie Brennan’s Steakhouse French Quarter, $$$$ DickieBrennansSteakhouse. com

WORLD

1000 Figs Faubourg St. John, $$ 1000Figs.com Barracuda Uptown, $ EatBarracuda.com Bayona French Quarter, $$$$$ Bayona.com Bywater Brew Pub Bywater, $$$ BywaterBrewPub.com Compére Lapin CBD/Warehouse District, $$$$$ CompereLapin.com El Gato Negro Multiple Locations, $$ ElGatoNegroNola.com Lucy’s CBD/Warehouse District, $ LucysRetiredSurfers.com Lüke CBD/Warehouse District, $$$ LukeNewOrleans.com Mona’s Café Mid-City, $ MonasCafeAndDeli.com Patois Uptown,$$$ PatoisNola.com Saba Uptown, $$$ EatWithSaba.com

Doris Metropolitan French Quarter, $$$$ DorisMetropolitan.com

Saffron NOLA Uptown, $$$ SaffronNOLA.com

Galatoire’s 33 Bar & Steak French Quarter, $$$ Galatoires33BarAndSteak. com

Seaworthy CBD/Warehouse District, $$$$ SeaworthyNola.com

La Boca CBD/Warehouse District, $$$ LaBocaSteaks.com

Shaya Uptown, $$$ ShayaRestaurant.com

Mr. John’s Steakhouse Uptown, $$$ MrJohnsSteakhouse.com Ruth’s Chris Steak House Multiple Locations, $$$$$ RuthsChris.com The Steakhouse at Harrah’s CBD/WarehouseDistrict, $$$$$ HarrahsNewOrleans.com

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n New Orleans and surrounding areas, the conclusion of Mardi Gras marks the dawn of the spring season. While parades and celebrations of carnival come to a close, beads and king cake are exchanged for dining al fresco, beach getaways, and enjoying additional facets of New Orleans culture. As weather warms and pandemic restrictions begin to lift, options for entertainment and leisure are endless this spring. Savor seasonal ingredients as restaurants highlight springtime flavors, or take advantage of the balmy weather and upcoming holidays with a trip to a coastal destination. Cultural activities in and around the city offer excellent weekend plans for adults and children alike, providing an opportunity to understand the region’s history on a deeper level.

Browse a selection of this year's spring happenings to make of the most of the season.

DINING Briquette Welcome the spring season—with our Shaken Up NOLA Craft Cocktail classes with lunch & brunch—with delicious food and wine shared together at Briquette, the celebrated seafood destination from restaurateur Anna Tusa, Owner of New Orleans Creole Cookery. With Briquette, Tusa puts seafood and contemporary coastal cuisine at the center of the dining experience. Briquette is also known locally for its enthusiasm for high quality, often hard-to-find wines and spirits and recently won the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for its discerning, expansive wine list.

Add to the lunch and brunch experience by learning how Briquette’s award-winning cocktails are made with Shaken Up NOLA Craft Cocktail Classes. Enjoy the two hour experience complete with craft cocktail tutorials, a history of each drink, and recipe cards to take home. Classes available to book every Saturday from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Briquette is currently open for dinner Thursday-Sunday, 3 p.m.

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New Orleans Creole Cookery Spring has sprung, which means enjoying its weather in the beautiful French Quarter courtyard at New Orleans Creole Cookery. Owner Anna Tusa, also known for modern coastal eatery Briquette, presents diners a menu featuring classic New Orleans flavors in a fresh, reimagined space. Embodying the culture of Southern Hospitality, Tusa pairs great service with innovative food to provide guests an unforgettable experience.

Soak up the spring weather in New Orleans Creole Cookery’s courtyard and treat yourself to New Orleans classics like Jambalaya, Crawfish Étoufée, and Shrimp Creole. Located just a three minute walk from Jackson Square, head over to their weekday Oyster Happy Hour from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., or get a head start on the weekend with Saturday and Sunday brunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Get a taste of the city’s world-famous food at New Orleans Creole Cookery, located at 508 Toulouse Street. For more information, reservations, or to book a private event, call the restaurant at 504-524-9632 or visit neworleanscreolecookery.com.

Justine Enjoy the flavors of spring at Justine, a French brasserie in New Orleans’ historic French Quarter. Opened by husband-and-wife team Justin and Mia Devillier, Justine combines the sophistication of Parisian brasseries with the playfulness of the South’s liveliest district.

With dishes like Onion Soup Gratinée, Steak Frites, and Steamed Mussels, the menu honors the technique and simplicity of French classics while evoking the senses with exciting, grand presentation.

The multi-roomed restaurant offers a versatile space to be enjoyed by all, whether it’s for a Friday lunch, weekend brunch, afternoon glass of wine or celebratory dinner. The kitchen room, anchored by two large communal tables, overlooks the kitchen led by James Beard Award Winning-Chef Justin Devillier. In the smoked-mirrorembellished front room, the bar program embraces French spirits, wine, and the drinking culture that surrounds them.

For reservations and information about private dining, visit justinenola.com.

Total Wine & More Wine collection in need of a refresh? Visit Total Wine & More, the country’s largest independent fine wine retailer, to discover an exceptional wine-buying experience. With the average store carrying around 8,000 wines in every price range, Total Wine’s team offers expert recommendations to guide guests through all wine-producing regions of the world. Total Wine satisfies every taste, carrying America’s most popular beer and spirits brands to craft brews and specialty liqueurs.

Total Wine’s Metairie location boasts in-store features like a wine sampling station open Thursday-Saturday, and an expansive cigar humidor. Those seeking to broaden their wine and spirit knowledge can attend several monthly tasting and educational events hosted in store and led by industry experts.

Visit New Orleans’ Total Wine & More, located at 3780 Veterans Memorial Boulevard. For more information or to browse upcoming events, visit totalwine.com or call 504-267-8866.

Saffron NOLA Stemming from a lifelong passion for food and culture, the lauded Vilkhu family opened Saffron NOLA. Intertwining Indian tradition with New Orleans soul, Saffron NOLA offers approachable Indian food on a modern stage. With dishes like Curried Seafood Gumbo and Oyster Bed Roast Chef Arvinder Vilkhu maintains the menu’s core Indian flavors while expertly featuring New Orleans influence.

General Manager Ashwin Vilkhu pairs his father’s food with a culinary-focused cocktail menu. Ashwin ensures a cohesive guest

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DESTINATIONS Premier Island Management Group This spring treat your family to an island getaway to Pensacola Beach, Florida, and the properties of Premier Island Management Group.

Situated just a few hours outside of New Orleans along the Gulf of Mexico and the Gulf Island National Seashore, this collection of vacation rentals includes beach homes, condos, and the acclaimed skyhomes of the Portofino Island Resort.

Northwest Florida’s premier beach vacation experience, Portofino Island offers families the perfect location to work, learn and play.

Step away from your laptop or packed schedule to enjoy a kayak or paddleboard adventure in the sound. At recess surf the emerald green waters, or take a parasail ride. Whether you chose to leave your work behind or bring it with you, there's a Premier Island property that will be the perfect home away from home for you and your family.

More than just another getaway, this will be the one your family remembers for a lifetime. Discover yours at premierisland.com or call 866-935-7741.

2022 Pirate Day in The Bay Be sure to catch the 7th annual Pirate Day in the Bay, a weekend celebration in Old Town Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, set for May 20-21.

Organized by Mystic Krewe of the Seahorse, the event starts Friday at Pirate Central, where adult pirates gather for a light-hearted pirate invasion through town, followed by a pub crawl/scavenger hunt in the local eateries and bars.

Saturday is family-friendly with cardboard boat races, a kids walking parade, a pirate costume contest for all ages, play zone, craft vendors, pirate invasion golf cart parade, live music by the “Top Cats”, and a firework finale at 9 pm. Pirate Day in the Bay was named a “Top 20 Event” by the Southeast Tourism Society, and Mississippi Magazine’s 2021 Spring Festival “M-List” winner for Best of Travel Awards. Most activities are free! See the full schedule of events at mkotsh.com.

experience with cocktails featuring similar ingredients and flavors across both food and beverage menus. Restaurant Manager and Beverage Director Taylor Adams keeps a close eye on the day to day operation, ensuring the quality of service the guests deserve.

The menu features fresh, local ingredients reflecting the Vilkhu’s love for their home, while Indian techniques and spices highlight their heritage. Visit Saffron NOLA to experience the Vilkhu’s personal care, superior service, and unique food communicating the evolution of Indian cuisine. Located at 4128 Magazine Street, guests can book reservations at saffronnola.com for a one-of-a-kind experience.

Ace Hotel Spring has arrived at the Ace Hotel New Orleans and its restaurants and lounges—Josephine Estelle, Seaworthy, and Alto—where fun and decadence combine for locals and visitors looking to celebrate the season in style. Outdoor seating is available at all outlets, and gift cards are available for purchase both in person and online.

Set in a classic Creole cottage dating back to 1832, seafoodcentric Seaworthy will offer a new menu highlighting the flavors of spring. Debuting dishes like the Hokado Scallop Ceviche, with green papaya, daikon, serrano, and nuac cham, enjoy Seaworthy’s vibrant new arrivals. Half-off oyster happy hour continues with the most unique variety of oysters in the city, while crawfish boils will be held throughout the season. To reserve a table, visit seaworthynola.com.

Meanwhile, Ace Hotel’s private event spaces are available for private parties. Book your event by emailing sales.nola@acehotel. com. For more information on Ace Hotel or to book a room for a vacation or staycation, visit acehotel.com/neworleans/.

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Visit Mobile As the weather begins to warm and winter blues fall by the wayside, set your sights to Mobile, Alabama for spring and summer travel plans. A vibrant city marked by centuries of rich history and cultural fusion, this coastal destination beckons every type of traveler.

Whether it be family vacationers, couples traveling, or girlfriends getting away, Mobile offers all its visitors a reason to celebrate.

Mobile’s downtown remains the energetic pulse of the city with a colorful restaurant scene, museums and art galleries, lively nightlife, unique shopping, historic tours, and much more. A genuine hub of culture, celebration, and history, Mobile, Alabama serves as a multifaceted travel destination catering to the fascinations of every traveler.

To learn more about Mobile and plan a unique itinerary, visit mobile.org.

St. Joseph Plantation & Felicity Plantation Visit two homes on one property that have remained a thriving sugarcane farm for over 135 years. Learn about the sugarcane industry and its regional significance at St Joseph and Felicity Plantations. Learn about H. H. Richardson of the Priestly family, who was born at St. Joseph and became one of America’s most important 19th century architects. Explore the story of Valcour Aime, known as “The Louis XIV of Louisiana,” and his two daughters, Felicite and Josephine, to whom he gave St. Joseph Plantation and neighboring Felicity Plantation. Discover the stories of the enslaved that lived here and the work they did.

Additionally, see where scenes from All The King’s Men, Skeleton Key, 12 Years a Slave, Underground, Queen Sugar, the remake of Roots, and four-time Oscar nominee Mudbound were filmed.

Explore St. Joseph Plantation, and Felicity Plantation (by phone appointment only). Visit stjosephplantation.com, or call 225-265-4078.

SPONSORED CULTURE Unframed presented by The Helis Foundation, a project of Arts New Orleans Take a stroll through the Arts District and view Downtown New Orleans’ signature mural collection presented by The Helis Foundation. Featuring local and international artists, Unframed is the first multi-mural exhibition of large-scale artwork in Downtown and comprises nine vibrant murals. Residents and visitors can now enjoy the latest addition, a mural by internationally renowned artist Sanford Biggers, located on the west-facing wall of the Contemporary Arts Center on Camp Street.

Unframed is part of a range of arts initiatives presented by The Helis Foundation that are free and open to the public. Learn more about Unframed (#unframednola) and other arts programming at thehelisfoundation.org.

Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County Activate your imagination at Art Month Walton, an initiative of the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA). Art Month Walton is a collaboration of visual, performing and literary arts events presented in diverse formats and various venues throughout Walton County, located along Northwest Florida’s Gulf Coast.

Spanning the month of May, 2022 Art Month Walton presents events and programs including Under the Sea, a fundraiser for the nation’s first Underwater Museum of Art, the 34th Annual ArtsQuest Fine Arts Festival, Digital Graffiti Festival in Alys Beach, Longleaf Writers Conference, an online Art & More Auction benefiting the CAA, Music on Main in DeFuniak Springs, performances by the Emerald Coast Theatre Company, Gallery events, and more.

Discover more details at culturalartsalliance.com.

Indigo Boutique Since 2005, Indigo Boutique has ensured every guest leaves feeling like they shopped with their own personal stylist. Offering every customer one-on-one styling, the team at Indigo Boutique expertly dresses every body type for any occasion. Carrying a variety of clothing and accessory brands aligned with the newest trends, Indigo Boutique makes true fashion attainable with accessible price points.

Owner Victoria Giglio not only knows how to fill your closet with stunning clothes, she’ll decorate it too. In addition to the boutique Victoria operates Indigo Interiors, an interior design studio creating fresh, elegant and highly liveable spaces for clients. With store locations in Houma and Old Metairie and shopping available online, Indigo Boutique carries everything from clothing, swim, shoes, and furniture.

Visit shopindigoboutique.com for a truly unique shopping experience.

New Orleans Opera Spring into the new season by experiencing high notes onstage at The New Orleans Opera. Honoring opera’s longstanding presence in New Orleans culture, the New Orleans Opera is dedicated to enhancing lives through exceptional performances and deepening the community’s understanding of the art.

Planning and producing four showcase performances each year, the New Orleans Opera highlights the most exceptional and influential works. Audiences can experience authentic performances sung in their original language along with English translations.

Using traditional and innovative educational opportunities, the New Orleans Opera offers lectures, free performances available to students, and special events aimed to increase awareness of opera and introduce new works to the region.

Enhance this spring season by discovering the beauty of the opera.

To learn more about the New Orleans Opera and to access the event schedule, visit neworleansopera.org. •

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Visit southernrefinishing.com for a gallery of projects and additional information.

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s the country’s real estate market thrives, New Orleans and neighboring areas are no exception. Whether it be buying, selling, renting, or remodeling, New Orleans and the Gulf area are home to real estate agents and remodeling resources perfect for the job. For buyers, sellers, and renters, partnering with agents sharing similar communication styles and goals is key to successful transactions. Owners seeking to update their space have access to a plethora of local contractors, designers, and businesses specializing in updating historical homes. Explore the range of resources available to the region and plan ahead for upcoming real estate needs.

The Shedlock Group A trusted real estate duo in the New Orleans area, husband-and-wife team Lisa and Ed Shedlock make up The Shedlock Group at French Quarter Realty. Marked by their attention to clients’ needs and a diverse residential and commercial portfolio in and around the New Orleans area, The Shedlock Group remains a top producer.

Working as a team, the two communicate constantly to prioritize clients’ needs and cover more ground. As longtime French Quarter residents, Lisa and Ed certainly have the expertise to advise clients about those unique properties, but they offer “more than the Quarter.” With a second office on Maple Street, the two deliver results for clients Uptown and beyond. Utilizing their combined backgrounds in business operations, sales and management, The Shedlock Group services Greater New Orleans, the Northshore, and even Mississippi.

For more information and listings, visit lisa-shedlock.frq.com and ed-shedlock.frq.com.

Home Bank Looking for a local bank with personal service and first-class technology? Home Bank has been invested in Louisiana since 1908, and delivers the tech you expect and the service you deserve.

Whether you prefer to bank in person or on your phone, we have you covered. The Home Bank mobile app is always improving, now with mobile deposit and account alert features that make banking on the go a breeze. But if you need a banker, Home Bank’s experienced team is available at any of its six branches in the greater New Orleans area for wherever you are growing in life or business. Call Home Bank at 504-378-3190 or learn more at home24bank.com. Home Bank is Member FDIC and Equal Housing Lender. Visit home24bank.com for more information.

Exterior Designs, Inc. Are you considering selling your home this spring? It’s a little-known secret but one potential sellers should consider—landscaping increases your property value. According to Beverly Katz, Landscape Designer & Owner of Exterior Designs Inc., among the top things buyers seek in a new home is a well-manicured outdoor design and large, mature plants and trees. “Home buyers typically understand the costs associated with creating a new landscape, and many are willing to pay more for one that’s already established,” says Beverly.

Exterior Designs, Inc., a comprehensive landscape design and build company, is known locally for increasing resale value of homes with landscaping. Beverly Katz creates New Orleans inspired landscapes by blending timeless Spanish and French influences of the city’s architecture with functional solutions for the modern homeowner.

She has an exceptional ability to transform even the largest landscapes into intimate spaces perfect for entertaining and relaxing.

For a consultation on your property and how Exterior Designs can help increase its value, call 504-866-0276. For design inspiration and additional landscaping tips, visit exteriordesignsbev.com.

Caitlin Brewster and Kristie Yancey As top-producing agents at Reve | Realtors, New Orleans real estate duo Caitlin Brewster and Kristie Yancey are dedicated to serving as the best possible advocates in real estate transactions. Both with extensive backgrounds in sales, Caitlin and Kristie are experts in building and maintaining strong relationships with clients. The two employ their keen instincts and precise attention to detail to ensure clients, both buyers and sellers, receive unsurpassed customer service and results.

Caitlin and Kristie primarily work in the Uptown and Metairie areas, but as a native New Orleanians, they can utilize their knowledge of the city and its culture to find home buyers their perfect listing throughout the Greater New Orleans market. With a passion for introducing clients from all over the world to the amazing place they call home, Caitlin and Kristie are known for their thoughtful, caring, and confident representation in real estate transactions.

To view their listings and get in touch visit Caitlin at caitlin. reverealtors.com and Kristie at kristieyancey.reverealtors.com.

Southern Refinishing Thinking about replacing your worn or stained old bathtub before putting your home on the market? Consider restoring/refinishing instead. Traditional replacement requires removing the old bathtub, which results in wall and floor damage, while the location of the old plumbing is often incompatible with the new. The cost of the new tub, new floor, wall materials, and labor can add up to thousands of dollars along with stubborn dirt, noise, and the hassle of days to weeks of work.With the refinishing/restoration process from Southern Refinishing, your worn-out fixtures and tile can be restored to their original luster—or even a new color—in less than a day,

Elizabeth McNulty Elizabeth B. McNulty, Founder of New Orleans Luxury Real Estate & Living, is fiercely committed to her clients best interests and is renowned for her professionalism, forward thinking and attention to every detail. An expert in luxury properties, she has established a comprehensive service that melds global marketing tastes with New Orleans’ unique personality, resulting in a carefully-curated experience.Elizabeth’s ability to remain constantly ahead of emerging trends has resulted in curating a portfolio of exclusive celebrity clients and some of the city’s most notable addresses, builders, developers and designers. With over six years of emulating

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McNulty is constantly setting new records and has been recognized as one of the top-ranked Louisiana and National realtors since 2018. Having extensively traveled, her worldly experiences have manifested a global taste that bolsters her status among designers and press worldwide.

Other niches include off market sales, consulting of layouts and finishes for listings for sellers and renovations for buyers. Visit elizabethmcnulty.latter-blum.com for more information.

The Rhett Ross Group Rhett and Peyton Ross have always loved New Orleans.

Rhett is a proud native uptown New Orleanian, she and Peyton met while attending LSU. After graduating in 1987, Peyton was excited to land a job with Shell in New Orleans so he and Rhett could continue enjoying NOLA together.

After marrying in 1991, Peyton was transferred to Houston. After moving to Houston they learned to appreciate everything the big Texas city had to offer. Rhett obtained her real estate license in 2008 and has since worked with many clients buying and selling homes in Houston-area neighborhoods, while she and Peyton raised their three children. Peyton recently retired from Shell and got his real estate license to form a husband-and-wife team, The Rhett Ross Group. They visit New Orleans often and still love Mardi Gras, the Saints, the Tigers, and even the Pelicans. They have managed to bring a little of the Big Easy to Houston. Visit rhettross.com for more information.

Letty Rosenfeld Specializing in Uptown, Old Metairie, Lakefront, and Warehouse District properties, Letty Rosenfeld has been a top agent with Latter & Blum for over 40 years.

Letty’s passion for real estate, indicated by her superb performance, stems from the constant connections she develops, the relationships she continues to maintain, and the architecture within the city.“This work is so rewarding—I never tire of helping clients,” she says. A charter member of Latter & Blum’s prestigious Top of the Latter Club, Letty offers invaluable experience buying and selling homes, evidenced by her 2021 Emerald Award and being named to the Top 30 in sales for the company. To view Letty’s listings and contact her, visit lettyrosenfeld.latter-blum.com.

The Witry Collective Employing extensive knowledge of New Orleans’ distinctive character and unique housing stock, The Witry Collective is dedicated to fulfilling its mission of empowering clients to reach their real estate goals. Operating atop a foundation of continued, trusted client relationships, the team offers collective expertise in Historic Preservation, Commercial, Residential, and Multi-Use Real Estate properties. With the arrival of spring, partner with Witry Collective to best position yourself for as market activity escalates. Witry Collective will utilize our combined knowledge, business relationships, and leading technology to insure our client’s real estate dreams become realities. Throughout the coming year, The Witry Collective plans to expand the firm, onboard a host of new talent, and establish a presence of in-house producers. Having relocated their headquarters to a historic, three-story, classic Greek Revival home in Central City, The Witry Collective offers the space as a venue for small gatherings, conferences, pool parties, and food pop-ups. To meet the collective, view listings, and get in touch, visit wcnola.com. •

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ften overshadowed by milestone birthdays and anniversaries, retirement remains one of life’s most significant events. After spending decades studying and working, retirement comes to many as a welcome reward for a job well done. Planning for retirement, however, is crucial to enjoying it comfortably.

Home Instead Senior Care Seeing the signs of an aging parent who needs help can be overwhelming, but Home Instead Senior Care ensures caring for older loved ones isn’t a struggle. From help around the house to advanced Alzheimer’s care, Home Instead CAREGivers enhance the lives of aging adults and their families by working to help keep seniors safe at home. With sincere passion, CAREGivers are dedicated to helping make a difference in seniors’ lives.

A local franchise owned by New Orleans native Lisa Rabito, Home Instead offers the added benefit of staff who understand New Orleans’ culture.

CAREGivers provide non-medical support services like meal preparation, transportation, personal care, medication reminders, and more, while working in tandem when needed with healthcare providers and hospice.

CAREGivers are available from 20 hours a week to 24 hours a day. Aging adults no longer in the home can request Home Instead services at the retirement community or nursing facility where they reside.

For more information, visit homeinstead.com/339 or call 504-455-4911.

Oak Park Village at Hammond Oak Park Village at Hammond is a small, boutique-style assisted living and memory care community conveniently located in a quiet, country setting in Hammond. Situated among giant oak trees and beautiful landscaping, Oak Park Village’s enclosed courtyards are the perfect place to relax.

Meanwhile, its large town square is a great place for socializing, grabbing a coffee, and meeting up with friends and family.

The Oak Park Village Life Enrichment Program boasts many activities and local outings that keep residents active and engaged. With daily spiritual, social, physical, and intellectual activities, the community curates its offerings based on the desires of each resident.

The dining experience at Oak Park Village includes three from-scratch meals a day, plus snacks. Meals are served restaurant-style in the dining room from a variety of menus.

Meanwhile, iN2L’s content-driven engagement technology brings the joy of connection to the Oak Park Village community. This easy-to-use technology features immersive content experiences, including playing games, exercising, listening to music, making video calls, and more.

To learn more or make an appointment, call 985-345-8787.

The Pastor Financial Group Over 30 years in the industry, Wealth Manager Renée Pastor has helped numerous clients plan for and transition into successful retirement. Last year, Renée expanded that focus by adding Individual Participant 401(k) Management to The Pastor Financial Group’s specialized services and was named a Best in State Top Women Advisors 2022 by Forbes Magazine.

Employers are increasingly making self-directed brokerage accounts available in their 401(k) plans as employees demand more investment options for their retirement. Employees, though, also want individualized advice and management for their 401(k) account as it’s often the largest asset that will allow them to retire comfortably. “That’s where we come in,” says Renée. “We make the investment buys and sells for them inside of their account so that they don’t have to worry about investment choices as markets and economic conditions change.”For information on how you can maximize your 401(k), visit thepastorgroup.com, email renee@thepastorgroup.com, or call 504-309-3994. •

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s Stroke Awareness Month inches closer it serves as a reminder to brush up on stroke prevention, warning signs, and treatment. Though stroke remains a leading cause of disability within the United States, its warning signs are so subtle they often go undetected. Quick action can be the deciding factor between full recovery and permanent disability, making preventative behaviors and familiarity with stroke symptoms doubly important.

Fortunately, Louisiana is home to a wealth of exceptional healthcare providers and health resources delivering nationally recognized stroke treatment and rehabilitation programs. Take a look at the following resources to learn more about preventative behaviors, symptoms, and treatment options in the area.

Thibodaux Regional Rehabilitation Center For some stroke survivors, the road to recovery involves substantial rehabilitative therapy to regain basic functional independence. When making the choice between rehabilitation programs, it is important to choose a program that specializes in stroke rehabilitation.

Thibodaux Regional Rehabilitation Center has an accredited Stroke Specialty Program, offering the most current rehabilitative treatments to stroke survivors close to home. One such treatment is VitalStim Therapy, which has been shown to improve swallowing in patients when used in combination with traditional therapies.

Together, VitalStim and traditional therapies allow therapists to accelerate strengthening, restore function and help the brain remap the swallowing process. Approved for the treatment of dysphagia by the FDA, VitalStim is a non-invasive external electrical stimulation therapy. At Thibodaux Regional Rehabilitation Center, VitalStimcertified full-time Speech-Language Pathologists offer this safe and effective treatment to accelerate the recovery time from a restricted diet and help patients achieve sustained improvement and long term results.For more information, please call Thibodaux Regional Rehabilitation Center at 985-493-4782.

Tulane Doctors Stroke is the leading cause of adult disability and the 4th leading cause of death in the United States. In Louisiana, the incidence of 72

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stroke and death related to stroke has consistently been higher than most other states in the U.S. Caring for populations throughout Greater New Orleans, the Tulane Doctors Neurosciences team educates patients in stroke prevention, provides comprehensive stroke treatment and management, and offers inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services.

Time can make all the difference when preventing and treating a stroke. The Tulane Stroke Program ensures patients receive immediate care and get the best treatment possible. The program includes board-certified vascular neurologists and vascular neurosurgery team providing state-of-the-art endovascular neurological interventions. Participation in clinical trials may be offered, providing the most up-to-date advances in stroke treatments. The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association has awarded the Tulane Stroke Program its highest honor - Gold Plus Stroke Center.

For more information or to schedule an appointment with Tulane Doctors Neurosciences, visit tulanedoctors.com or call 504-988-5564.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana is devoted to its mission to improve the health and lives of Louisianians. Blue Cross encourages you to learn more about stroke prevention, early warning signs and treatment options. When someone is having a stroke, time = brain.

Getting medical attention immediately is key to lowering your risk of death or long-term complications. That’s why it’s important to know the warning signs of a stroke: numbness, difficulty speaking, being unable to move all or part of your body, or dizziness. If you see someone having these symptoms, call 911. Have an annual wellness visit with your health care provider to check your numbers for blood pressure and other key health indicators. Ask about your family/ medical history and your risks, and get tips for healthy habits to prevent a stroke.

For more information on Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, visit bcbsla.com or call 1-800-495-2583. •

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A Special Section of New Orleans Magazine WYES-TV/Channel 12 PROGRAM & EVENTS GUIDE

WYES CELEBRATES 65 YEARS OF BROADCASTING

BY LOOKING BACK ON THE MANY PEOPLE AND PROGRAMS THAT HAVE MADE IT SO SPECIAL. LOOK FOR MORE PHOTOGRAPHS AND ARCHIVAL FOOTAGE IN THE MONTHS TO COME, AS OUR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION CONTINUES ON AIR AND ON SOCIAL MEDIA. JOIN THE FUN

BY SHARING YOUR MEMORIES AND PHOTOS ON FACEBOOK AND INSTAGRAM. #WYES65

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signed on the air April 1, 1957, a time when television was still new to New Orleans. It fulfilled the dream of a group of community leaders who believed in the power of the new medium as an educational tool. In fact, the letters Y, E and S in the station’s name stood for “Your Educational Station.”

“With our combined efforts, WYES will achieve its maximum educational potential, of value to all of us,” said board of trustees chair Marion Abramson on the first day of broadcasting. She and Pokey McIlhenny, Elizabeth Selley and Darwin Fenner were key among the station’s founders. They led the way for generations of families across south Louisiana and the Mississippi Gulf Coast who have supported the station in the 65 years since.

While technology and times have changed, the mission of WYES remains. Through quality PBS programs and award-winning local productions, we are a vital source of education, information, inspiration and entertainment – on air and online. With the generosity and dedication of our members and supporters, we look to an exciting future while honoring our vibrant past.

“On this 65th anniversary, I salute all of our dedicated supporters – donors, sponsors, volunteers and staff members.

Your efforts are what strengthens WYES and allows it to continue to grow and showcase our region, in addition to presenting the best that public media has to offer. But, as the saying goes, “the best is yet to come” and with all of our continued involvement and support, WYES will be here, stronger than ever for future generations to enjoy in new and creative ways.

Thank you for making 65 years possible as we look forward to many exciting and wonderful years ahead.”

WYES President & CEO

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city’s past including LeRuth’s, Chez Helene, La Provence and Barrow’s Shady Inn. Originally aired in 1980.

6pm PBS NEWSHOUR

8pm NEW ORLEANS: THE FIRST 300 YEARS

7pm INFORMED SOURCES

8pm WASHINGTON WEEK 8:30pm WALL $TREET WRAP-UP WITH ANDRÉ LABORDE

Celebrate 65 years of WYES with back-to-back documentaries from over the years!

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9:30pm CHEF PAUL PRUDHOMME: LOUISIANA LEGEND WYES looks back at the remarkable achievements of Chef Paul Prudhomme — a culinary trailblazer.

Prudhomme’s longtime colleagues including Chef Paul Miller, Marty Cosgrove, Chef Frank Brigtsen, Ella Brennan and Ti Martin among others share their memories. Originally aired in 2016.

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3pm PETE! This 1980 documentary celebrates the life of music icon Pete Fountain.

9pm GREAT PERFORMANCES AT THE MET “Fire Shut Up in My Bones” Grammywinning jazz musician, composer and New Orleans native Terence Blanchard marks the Met’s first performance of an opera by a Black composer and first production in its theater following the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown. The opera features a libretto by filmmaker Kasi Lemmons. Blanchard’s adaptation of Charles M. Blow’s memoir tells the story of a young man’s journey to overcome a life of trauma and hardship.

James Robinson and Camille A. Brown co-direct this new staging, with Brown also choreographing, becoming the first Black director to create a mainstage Met production. Baritone Will Liverman stars as Charles alongside soprano Angel Blue as Destiny/Loneliness/Greta, soprano Latonia Moore as Billie and Walter Russell III as Char’es-Baby. Six-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald hosts.

Photo by Cedric Angeles.

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4pm NEW ORLEANS: SURVIVAL & CELEBRATION Originally aired in 1983, this WYES program chronicled the history and growth of New Orleans from its founding until the time of the World’s Fair.

5pm BILOXI MEMORIES & THE BROADWATER BEACH HOTEL Visitors and residents share special moments bathing beauty contests, schooners, early hotels, fantasy islands, pristine beaches and the landmark lighthouse.

6pm LAWRENCE WELK: 200 YEARS OF AMERICAN MUSIC PART II

10pm NEW ORLEANS THAT WAS Take a trip to Pontchartrain and Lincoln Beaches, enjoy a streetcar ride on Canal Street and much more. This 1994 documentary produced by Peggy Scott Laborde broke station records for membership support which led to an increase in production of local documentaries produced by WYES.

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7:30pm LOUISIANA: THE STATE WE’RE IN

11pm NEW ORLEANS IN THE 50s

3 SUNDAY 7pm CALL THE MIDWIFE, SEASON 11 (Pt. 3/8) The Order of St. Raymond Nonnatus is celebrating its 100th anniversary.

8pm MASTERPIECE “Sanditon, Season 2” (Pt. 3/6) Charlotte and her employer, Alexander Colbourne reach an understanding as she and Colonel Lennox enjoy a close encounter at Tom’s Midsummer Fair.

9pm BEFORE WE DIE (Pt. 3/6)

7pm HOT STUFF: THE RESTAURANTS OF NEW ORLEANS Chronicles the history of New Orleans food and iconic local restaurants, including many from the

10pm MASTERPIECE “Flesh and Blood” (Pt. 2/4) 11pm SEASIDE HOTEL, SEASON 3 “The Tramp” (Pt. 2/7)

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9pm BENJAMIN FRANKLIN “An American” (1775-1790) (Pt. 2/2) 11pm AMANPOUR AND COMPANY

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6 WEDNESDAY 6pm PBS NEWSHOUR 7pm NATURE “Hippo King” Discover the true character of one of the planet’s largest land mammals, the hippo bull.

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BENJAMIN FRANKLIN Directed by filmmaker Ken Burns PREMIERES APRIL 4 & 5 AT 7PM ON WYES-TV

Actor Mandy Patinkin provides the voice of Franklin

Ken Burns explores the life and work of one of the most consequential figures in American history—a prolific writer and publisher, a groundbreaking scientist and inventor, a world-renowned diplomat and a signer of both the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution.

A collection of classroom resources for students in grades 5-12 will be published to the Ken Burns in the Classroom site on PBS LearningMedia. Find it at wyes.org/education.

7pm BENJAMIN FRANKLIN “Join or Die” (1706-1774) (Pt. 1/2) Ken Burns’s four-hour documentary explores the revolutionary life of one of the 18th Century’s most consequential figures, whose work and words unlocked the mystery of electricity and helped create the United States. The film features New Orleans’ own Walter Isaacson. In this episode, after building a printing empire in Philadelphia with his wife Deborah, Benjamin Franklin gains worldwide fame from electricity experiments, then spends years in London trying to keep Britain and America together as his family comes apart. Pictured: Franklin's drawings from his Experiments and Observations on Electricity, 1751 9pm BENJAMIN FRANKLIN “Join or Die” (1706-1774) (Pt. 1/2) 11pm AMANPOUR AND COMPANY

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New Orleans-born author, journalist and professor Walter Isaacson is featured in the two-part series. Isaacson is the author of Benjamin Franklin: An American Life.

7pm BENJAMIN FRANKLIN “An American” (1775-1790) (Pt. 2/2) In wartime Philadelphia, Benjamin Franklin helps Thomas Jefferson craft the Declaration of Independence. In Paris, he wins French support for the American Revolution. Back home, he works on the Constitution of the new United States.

8pm NOVA “Determined: Fighting Alzheimer’s” Follow three women at risk of developing Alzheimer’s as they join a groundbreaking study to try to prevent the disease – sharing their ups and downs, anxiously watching for symptoms, and hoping they can make a difference.

9pm EXPEDITION WITH STEVE BACKSHALL: UNPACKED “Behind the Scenes” See the camerawork and logistics that made filming five expeditions possible.

10pm NATURE “Hippo King” 11pm AMANPOUR AND COMPANY

7 THURSDAY 6pm PBS NEWSHOUR 7pm STEPPIN’ OUT 7:30pm BRITISH ANTIQUES ROADSHOW 8pm MANSFIELD PARK (Pt. 5/6) 9pm MANSFIELD PARK (Pt. 6/6) 10pm GREAT ESTATES SCOTLAND “Dumfries” (Part 1/4) 11pm AMANPOUR AND COMPANY

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marks the Met's first performance of an opera by a Black composer and first production in its theater following the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown.

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7:30pm LOUISIANA: THE STATE WE’RE IN 8pm WASHINGTON WEEK 8:30pm WALL $TREET WRAP-UP WITH ANDRÉ LABORDE 9pm GREAT PERFORMANCES: NOW HEAR THIS “Amy Beach: American Romantic” Host Scott Yoo and his wife, flutist Alice Dade, perform the work of Romantic era classical composer Amy Beach at Festival Mosaic and uncover Beach’s many musical influences.

10pm CHAMBER MUSIC: SOCIETY RETURNS “Setting the Stage” (Pt. 1/2) 11pm STEPPIN’ OUT 11:30pm AMANPOUR AND COMPANY

9 SATURDAY 6pm LAWRENCE WELK: BIG BAND DAYS 7pm FINDING YOUR ROOTS “Beyond the Pale” Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the Jewish heritages of actor Jeff Goldblum, radio host Terry Gross, and comedian Marc Maron, uncovering previously unknown stories that show each share much more with their ancestors than a religious tradition.

8pm COUNTRY MUSIC “Don’t Get Above Your Raisin’” (1984-1996) (Pt. 8/8) 10pm GREAT PERFORMANCES AT THE MET "Fire Shut Up in My Bones” Grammywinning jazz musician, composer and New Orleans native Terence Blanchard

9pm DR. JOHN OCHSNER: KING OF HEARTS tells the true story of the New Orleans surgeon who pioneered modern open heart surgery and became world famous for his innovations.

10pm INDEPENDENT LENS “Jim Allison: Breakthrough” A stubborn man’s visionary quest to find a cure for cancer.

Narrated by Woody Harrelson.

7pm CALL THE MIDWIFE, SEASON 11 (Pt. 4/8) A heatwave descends over Poplar and Sister Monica Joan struggles.

An angel comes in the form of Fred, who has a sneaky plan. While Cyril continues to search for a new job, Lucille comes to terms with unexpected news.

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Neals Street Productions

11:30pm AMANPOUR AND COMPANY

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8pm MASTERPIECE “Sanditon, Season 2” (Pt. 4/6) Tension mounts for Charlotte when Colbourne and Colonel Lennox finally reunite at Lady Denham’s annual Garden Party.

9pm BEFORE WE DIE (Pt. 4/6) Bianca figures out what has really happened to Stefan and makes a proposal to Christian.

10pm MASTERPIECE “Flesh and Blood” (Pt. 3/4) As Vivien and Mark prepare for a trip to India, Jake gets a hot tip. Helen and Natalie both reach crisis points with their partners.

11pm SEASIDE HOTEL, SEASON 3 “Mrs. Madsen’s Jewellery” (Pt. 3/7)

11 MONDAY 6pm PBS NEWSHOUR 7pm ANTIQUES ROADSHOW “Grounds For Sculpture” (Hour 1) Remarkable appraisals include a Chinese imperial celadon charger, a 1968 “Yellow Submarine” animation cel and a Harry Bertoia sonambient sculpture. Which appraisal is a shocking $80,000-$120,000?

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7pm INFORMED SOURCES Now in its 37th year, the weekly series hosted by Marcia Kavanaugh and produced by Errol Laborde, gives an in-depth look into the important news of metro New Orleans and Louisiana. Repeats Sunday mornings at 9:30am.

8pm ANTIQUES ROADSHOW “New Orleans” (Hour 2) A “Blade Runner” set decoration, Agnes Martin paintings and a feather golf ball, ca. 1840. Can you guess which was appraised at $40,000-$80,000?

7pm FINDING YOUR ROOTS “Watchmen” Henry Louis Gates, Jr. guides Regina King (pictured) and Damon Lindelof, the creative forces behind a visionary television series, as they discover that they have more in common than meets the eye.

8pm RISE OF THE NAZIS: DICTATORS AT WAR, SEASON 2 “Barbarossa” (Pt. 1/3) This is the story of why dictatorships fail, and of the hubris that nearly destroyed freedom, but ultimately destroyed itself.

In this episode, the battles on the Eastern Front, a campaign that saw some of the most brutal and inhumane warfare in all of history, are viewed by many as the defining conflict of the Second World War. 9pm FRONTLINE “Putin’s Road to War” 10pm EYES ON THE PRIZE “Fighting Back (1957-1962) (PT. 2/6) Following the U.S. Supreme Court’s Brown vs. the Board of Education decision, the civil rights movement presses the issue of desegregation in schools.

11pm AMANPOUR AND COMPANY

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7pm NATURE “American Arctic” Follow the planet’s longest land-animal migration on the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska.

8pm NOVA “The Cannabis Question” A look at the risks posed by cannabis on the developing adolescent brain and the potential long-term health consequences of its use.

9pm SEARCHING FOR JUSTICE: LIFE AFTER LOCKUP 10:30AM KITCHEN QUEENS: NEW ORLEANS WYES-TV presents a cooking series that turns the spotlight on women who are changing the culinary landscape of New Orleans.

Pictured: Cynthia VuTran of Café Minh

5:00AM MISTER ROGERS’ NEIGHBORHOOD 5:30AM ARTHUR 6:00AM MOLLY OF DENALI 6:30AM WILD KRATTS 7:00AM P. ALLEN SMITH'S GARDEN HOME

11:00AM LIDIA’S KITCHEN 11:30AM AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN FROM COOK’S ILLUSTRATED NOON COOK’S COUNTRY 12:30PM CHRISTOPHER KIMBALL’S MILK STREET

1:00PM 7:30AM WOODSMITH SHOP PATI’S MEXICAN TABLE 8:00AM 1:30PM AMERICAN SIMPLY MING WOODSHOP 8:30AM THIS OLD HOUSE

2:00PM ROAD FOOD

9:00AM ASK THIS OLD HOUSE

2:30PM TASTEMAKERS

9:30AM KEVIN BELTON’S COOKIN’ LOUISIANA

11pm AMANPOUR AND COMPANY

14 THURSDAY 6pm PBS NEWSHOUR 7pm STEPPIN’ OUT 7:30pm BRITISH ANTIQUES ROADSHOW 8pm EMMA (Pt. 1-2/4) Enjoy the four-part adaptation of the Jane Austen classic by award-winning writer Sandy Welch.

10pm GREAT ESTATES SCOTLAND “Kincardine” (Pt. 2/4) Explore the home to Andrew and Nicky Bradford, the 70-room Kincardine Castle, a 3,000-acre estate that has gone from being an example of unnecessary extravagance to being part of a passionate, ongoing struggle to stay afloat.

11pm AMANPOUR AND COMPANY

9pm GREAT PERFORMANCES: NOW HEAR THIS “Florence Price And The American Migration” Host Scott Yoo follows the trail of great African American composer Florence Price, learning that West African music and European hymns that inspired nearly all American popular music.

10pm CHAMBER MUSIC: SOCIETY RETURNS “Bringing Down the House” (Pt. 2/2) 11pm STEPPIN’ OUT 11:30pm AMANPOUR AND COMPANY

16 SATURDAY 6pm LAWRENCE WELK: EASTER 7pm FINDING YOUR ROOTS “Watchmen” 8pm THE WAR “A Necessary War” (Pt. 1/7) The seven-part series recounts personal experiences of troops that moved through the war in the Pacific, African and European theaters, and focuses on the effect of the war on them, their families and their communities. Premiered in 2007.

10:30pm ACL PRESENTS AMERICAN 20TH ANNUAL HONORS 2022 Recorded live in Nashville, enjoy performances by today’s trailblazers plus Lifetime Achievement honorees Fisk Jubilee Singers, The Mavericks, Keb’ Mo’ and Carla Thomas.

3:00PM NATURE

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4:00PM LOCAL PROGRAMMING

6pm PBS NEWSHOUR

11:30pm J.D. LOUDERMILK TRIBUTE CONCERT: A MUSIC GONE PUBLIC features performances by Emmylou Harris, Rosanne Cash, Ricky Skaggs, Rodney Crowell and Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver. Hosted by Peter Cooper.

7pm INFORMED SOURCES

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10AM KITCHEN QUEENS: 5:00PM NEW ORLEANS ANTIQUES ROADSHOW 10:30AM KITCHEN QUEENS: NEW ORLEANS

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8:30pm WALL $TREET WRAP-UP WITH ANDRÉ LABORDE looks at the past week’s market and brings local and national investment professionals to you. Have a question for André? Email andre@wallstreetwrapup.info.

7:30pm LOUISIANA: THE STATE WE’RE IN 8pm WASHINGTON WEEK

7pm CALL THE MIDWIFE, SEASON 11 (Pt. 5/8) Trixie has been assigned to a complicated case. Sister Hilda is called to the primary school and she asks Nancy and Sister Francesto for help. Nurse Crane receives exciting

news that will take her on an adventure of a lifetime.

8pm MASTERPIECE “Sanditon, Season 2” (Pt. 5/6) Lennox and Colbourne’s rivalry over Charlotte comes to a head and Georgiana makes a decision that will impact her future, forever.

11pm AMANPOUR AND COMPANY

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19 TUESDAY 6pm PBS NEWSHOUR 7pm FINDING YOUR ROOTS “Where Did We Come From” Three guests from diverse backgrounds — Erin Burnett, Amy Carlson and André Leon Talley — explore their ancestors.

10pm MASTERPIECE “Flesh and Blood” (Pt. 4/4) Four romantic relationships spiral out of control. Mary responds to an emergency.

11pm SEASIDE HOTEL, SEASON 3 “The Strandvaskeren” (Pt. 4/7)

18 MONDAY 6pm PBS NEWSHOUR 7pm ANTIQUES ROADSHOW “Natural Wonders” 8pm ANTIQUES ROADSHOW “New Orleans” (Hour 3)

LOCAL 9pm REEL SOUTH “Little Satchmo” is an intimate exploration of the life and legacy of iconic jazzman Louis Armstrong through his relationship with the daughter the public never knew existed. The documentary is adapted from Sharon Preston-Folta’s 2012 memoir Little Satchmo: Living In the Shadow of My Father, Louis Daniel Armstrong.

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8pm RISE OF THE NAZIS: DICTATORS AT WAR, SEASON 2 “Stalingrad” (Pt. 2/3) It’s 1942, and Hitler has just lost the Battle of Moscow. German troops need fuel and resources.

9pm FRONTLINE “The Power of Big Oil” (Pt. 1/2) 10:30pm Eyes on the Prize 11:30pm Amanpour and Company

20 WEDNESDAY 6pm PBS NEWSHOUR 7pm CHANGING PLANET Every year over seven years, conservationist M. Sanjayan anchors a global storytelling effort to monitor seven iconic locations across the planet. Featuring the latest science and emphasizing local voices, each location represents a unique biome and a litmus test for change happening across the planet. Some locations are heavily protected; others will experience pioneering schemes to rebuild the habitats; others could be lost forever. There are winners and losers, positive changes and reasons for hope.

9pm EARTH EMERGENCY Explore how environmental feedback loops are amplifying global warming and what we can do about it. Narrated by Richard Gere, this revealing film asks whether we are approaching a point of no return or if we have the will and vision to act now.

10pm WILD IDEA: THE BIRTH OF THE APA

7pm STEPPIN’ OUT New Orleans’ only weekly arts and entertainment roundtable has been on air for more than 35 of WYES’ 65 years.

7:30pm BRITISH ANTIQUES ROADSHOW 8pm EMMA (Pt. 3-4/4) 10pm GREAT ESTATES SCOTLAND “Roslyn” (Pt. 3/4) Uncover myths and legends of mysterious Rosslyn Chapel, where part of The Da Vinci Code was filmed.

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9pm BEFORE WE DIE (Pt. 5/6) Hannah and Billy know how the drugs will be smuggled in, but they don’t know when or where.

10pm POV “On the Divide” follows the story of three Latinx people living in McAllen, Texas who, despite their views, are connected by the most unexpected of places.

11pm AMANPOUR AND COMPANY

22 FRIDAY 6pm PBS NEWSHOUR 7pm INFORMED SOURCES 7:30pm LOUISIANA: THE STATE WE’RE IN 8pm WASHINGTON WEEK 8:30pm WALL $TREET WRAP-UP WITH ANDRÉ LABORDE looks at the past week’s market and brings local and national investment professionals to you. Have a question for André? Email andre@ wallstreetwrapup.info.

9pm GREAT PERFORMANCES: NOW HEAR THIS “Aaron Copland: Dean Of American Music” To discover Copland’s inspiration, violinist and conductor Scott Yoo explores the Jewish music Copland was raised in New York.

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10pm THE TRICK This conspiracy thriller and cautionary tale tells the story of the reallife 2009 Climategate scandal, when a media storm undermined confidence in the science of climate change. Jason Watkins stars as Phil Jones.

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9:30am INFORMED SOURCES A photo from the past as WYES celebrates 65 years. Current moderator Marcia Kavanaugh started INFORMED SOURCES almost 38 years ago. From left-right: Dennis Woltering, WWL-TV; Elizabeth Curren, WYES Associate Producer; Marcia Kavanaugh Radlauer, producer/moderator; Gary Esolen, Gambit; Clancy DuBos, WDSU-TV

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11:00am KEVIN BELTON’S COOKIN’ LOUISIANA

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7pm FINDING YOUR ROOTS “Where Did We Come From”

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8pm THE WAR “When Things Get Tough” (Pt. 2/7) 10pm AUSTIN CITY LIMITS “H.E.R.” Enjoy an unforgettable hour with 2019 Grammy Award-winning R&B sensation H.E.R.. The singer/songwriter/multiinstrumentalist plays tracks from her self-titled album and numerous EPs.

1:00pm RICK STEVES' EUROPE

6pm PBS NEWSHOUR 7pm ANTIQUES ROADSHOW “Grounds for Sculpture” (Hour 2 of 3) 8pm ANTIQUES ROADSHOW “St. Louis” (Hour 1 of 3)

11pm AMERICA LIVE AT THE LONDON PALLADIUM

24 SUNDAY 7pm CALL THE MIDWIFE, SEASON 11 (Pt. 6/8) There are new beginnings at Nonnatus House. Sister Hilda runs a tight ship and Shelagh has joined the team to ease their busy workload. Lucille prepares for her first day back at work, but she is not coping well.

9pm NEW ORLEANS FOOD MEMORIES Explore Crescent City food traditions including crawfish, po’ boys, the Italian salad and more.

10pm INDEPENDENT LENS “Aware: Glimpses of Consciousness” 11:30pm AMANPOUR AND COMPANY

NOON PATI'S MEXICAN TABLE

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10pm LUNA & SOPHIE “Clean Business” (Pt. 1/6) Luna Kunath and Sophie Pohlmann are best friends and polar opposites. They’re also partners in solving crimes. In German with English subtitles.

6pm LAWRENCE WELK: SPRING

11:30am KITCHEN QUEENS: NEW ORLEANS

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9pm BEFORE WE DIE (Pt. 6/6) The police face an unpleasant surprise. With Billy and Christian, Hannah sets up a showdown.

26 TUESDAY 8pm MASTERPIECE “Sanditon, Season 2” (Pt. 6/6) On the season finale, which of our heroines will get their Happy Ever After? Alison gets ready to leave Sanditon with her dreams of romance in tatters. Charlotte considers what her future will look like at Heyrick Park, and when Sidney’s belongings are returned to Sanditon, Georgiana learns some shocking truths. Esther faces a bleak future as Edward’s schemes come to fruition. Pictured: Kris Marshall as Tom Parker Photo Credit: Courtesy of Joss Barratt © Red Planet

6pm PBS NEWSHOUR 7pm WE REMEMBER: SONGS OF SURVIVORS Holocaust survivors partner with songwriters to turn their life experiences into powerful music for a community concert. The resulting songs, filled with joy and healing, celebrate the extraordinary lives of this resilient generation.

8pm RISE OF THE NAZIS: DICTATORS AT WAR, SEASON 2 “The Home Front” (Pt. 3/3) After Stalingrad, Hitler leaves

it to the men around him to pull Germany back from the abyss.

9pm FRONTLINE “The Power of Big Oil” (Pt. 2/2) 10pm EYES ON THE PRIZE “No Easy Walk” (1961-1963) (PT. 4/6)

6pm PBS NEWSHOUR 7pm INFORMED SOURCES 7:30pm LOUISIANA: THE STATE WE’RE IN 8pm WASHINGTON WEEK

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5pm SATCHMO IN NEW ORLEANS

6pm PBS NEWSHOUR

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7pm NATURE “Portugal: Wild Land on the Edge” Discover the wildlife and landscapes of Portugal, impacted by its history as a global trading hub. From forest to coast, witness the majesty of the country’s wild horses, storks, monk seals and more.

7pm LEGENDS OF NEW ORLEANS: THE MUSIC OF FATS DOMINO Includes interviews with Fats himself, Allen Toussaint and Cosimo Matassa along with songs from Fats' performance at the 2001 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival.

8pm NOVA “Can We Cool the Planet?”

9pm CLIMATE CHANGE—THE FACTS Sir David Attenborough explores the science of climate change and potential solutions to this global threat. Interviews with leading climate scientists explore recent extreme weather conditions such as unprecedented storms and catastrophic wildfires.

10pm NATURE “Portugal: Wild Land on the Edge” 11pm AMANPOUR AND COMPANY

28 THURSDAY 6pm PBS NEWSHOUR 7pm STEPPIN’ OUT 7:30pm BRITISH ANTIQUES ROADSHOW 8pm SENSE AND SENSIBILITY (Pts. 1-2/3) From acclaimed writer Andrew Davies comes this enchanting adaptation of Jane Austen’s classic novel about love and marriage.

10pm GREAT ESTATES OF SCOTLAND “Inverary” (Pt. 4/4) 11pm AMANPOUR AND COMPANY

As a tribute to the first weekend of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, WYES is excited to share some of our favorite musical performances.

8:30pm WALL $TREET WRAP-UP WITH ANDRÉ LABORDE looks at the past week’s market and brings local and national investment professionals to you. Have a question for André? Email andre@ wallstreetwrapup.info.

9pm GREAT PERFORMANCES: NOW HEAR THIS “New American Voices” Host Scott Yoo explores how American composers are inspired by their immigrant roots today through two composers: Brazilian-born Sergio Assad and Indian American Reena Esmail.

10pm INTERNATIONAL JAZZ DAY CELEBRATION 2022 Jazz stars from around the globe come together to celebrate the unifying power of music. Hosted by Michael Douglas, this production features unforgettable performances by Herbie Hancock, Andra Day, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Dianne Reeves, Marcus Miller and many more.

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8pm DEACON JOHN’S JUMP BLUES Enjoy a stellar lineup of New Orleans music allstars as they salute the “jump blues” tunes of the ‘50s and ‘60s. Filmed at the historic Orpheum Theater, local music legend Deacon John leads performances by New Orleans music icons Allen Toussaint, Dr. John, Henry Butler, Wardell Quezergue, Herlin Riley and Teedy Boutte.

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10pm AUSTIN CITY LIMITS “Jon Batiste” Rejoice in a high voltage hour with New Orleansborn R&B/jazz/gospel musician Jon Batiste.

The Stephen Colbert bandleader performs songs from his album We Are, including “I Need You” and “Freedom.”

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Springsteen sang forlornly.

“The church door’s thrown open I can hear the organ’s song But the congregation’s gone” And now came the line that would create its own title wave.: “My city of ruins.

My city of ruins.”

Rising Up The Jazz Fest’s best day

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n April 30, 2006, Bruce Springsteen stood on a stage at the Jazz Fest and introduced a song he had written about a city that had faced a disaster. Most in the crowd were still shocked about Hurricane Katrina that had broken the levees around New Orleans only seven months earlier. The crevasse left the once glorious city as a graveyard of dead trees, downed buildings; impassable

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roads and broken hopes all tinted with what seemed to be a screen of gray. Those in the crowd of thousands standing before the Acura stage like pilgrims drawn to a temple were not prepared for what was about to happen as Springsteen leaned toward the microphone.

“There’s a blood red circle On the cold dark ground And the rain is falling down”

That song that day was perfect for New Orleans. Springsteen must have been clairvoyant in 2000 when he wrote it for a benefit concert to support the city of Asbury Park, New Jersey which had succumbed to urban blight. A year later the song would take on global importance in the wake of the Twin Towers disaster in Manhattan. But for that moment on the Jazz Fest stage Springsteen, the audience, and the music belonged as one. He ended the song with an uplifting cry for resurrection: “Come on, rise up!

Come on rise up!”

Keith Spera, a music reporter for The Times- Picayune would write of the performance: “I am not alone in ranking that show as quite likely the best, and certainly most emotional, musical experience of my life. And given my profession, I’ve seen a lot of concerts.”

Regarding the refrain about rising up, Spera reported, “Thousands lifted their hands to the sky. I wept, my wife wept. And we were not alone.”

This year a new force will carry the song’s message even further as viewers of a documentary produced to honor

the Jazz Fest’s 50th anniversary, “Jazz Fest: A New Orleans Story,” will be seduced by the power of the moment.

Quint Davis, Jazz Fest’s executive director is a frequent presence in the film telling the event’s story and revealing such facts as Jimmy Buffett being the Fest’s all-time top drawing performer. Buffet, on film, recalls as a young man from Mississippi frequently coming to New Orleans to find himself. (That would apparently include eventually being in the movie business. He along with Davis are the film’s executive producers.)

Springsteen’s live performance was an emotional overload but for the film watcher there was another sensory wallop to come. By tradition the closing act for years had been the Nevilles with brother Aaron in the lead. In a world filled with music that can be steamy, playful and raw came spiritual words delivered to the hushed crowd: “Amazing grace How sweet the sound That saved a wretch like me I once was lost, but now I’m found Was blind, but now I see” At that moment Neville’s legendary falsetto could touch heaven: “The Lord has promised good to me His word my hope secures He will my shield and portion be As long as life endures Once more music had offered solace.

And all around a ruined city was indeed rising.

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