Gumbo - November 2016

CALENDAR MRS. NOVEMBER

NOVEMBER 2016 • ISSUE 11

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PUBLISHER

Brian Rushing

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EDITORIAL Melissa Duet EDITOR

Mary Downer Ditch MANAGING EDITOR

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CALENDAR GIRLS Lorna & Company present a show for a cause

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MAKING MUSIC WITH ELMO! Sesame Street Live! rolls into Houma

CREATIVE Amanda Fidler GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Danielle Harrelson GRAPHIC DESIGNER Rachel Lambert GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Taylor Pellegrin GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Karen Schilling, Mrs. November Cover Photo by Hey! Sweet Pea Photography

PHOTOGRAPHY Hey! Sweet Pea Photography

STAFF WRITERS Jonah Giroir

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ADVERTISING Deanne Ratliff SALES MANAGER Harold Cancienne, Linda Dupre, Jamie Mazerac, Martha Naquin, Linda Pontiff, Elizabeth Porche, Rusty Talbot

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OFFICE MANAGER Ashley Thibodeaux

CIRCULATION MANAGER

STEALING CHRISTMAS How the Grinch Stole Christmas!

Michelle Ortego

CUSTOMER SERVICE

REST, RELAX, RETREAT One Day Yoga & Wellness Retreat

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STOMPING IN THE SWAMP The all-new Louisiana Swamp Stomp Festival

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AT THE LIBRARY Library Listings

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MOVIE REVIEW Let’s go to the movies

BOOK REVIEW The Postmistress/ The Thibodaux Massacre

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MUSIC Concert listings GUMBO CARES Events for a cause LAGNIAPPE Event listings WHAT’S STIRRIN’ #geauxgumbo

Brandy O’Banion, Michelle Ortego

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE Jessica Gifford

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by Melissa Duet Photos by Hey! Sweet Pea Photography

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he most unassuming things in life are often the ones that bring people together.

Such is the case of “Calendar Girls”, a 5-show production based on the 2003 British comedy starring Helen Mirren, set to debut at Courtyard Marriott in Houma on Nov. 9.

The production, presented by Lorna & Company, tells the true story of a close-knit group of women who go to great lengths to raise money to buy a couch. But not just any couch.

A couch situated in the waiting area of a local hospital, which each of the

women find themselves sitting on while visiting one of the ladies’ husbands, who is battling Leukemia.

“This little group would all go to visit him and they all noticed there was couch that they all end up sitting on that was horrible, nasty, and had springs that would always poke them,” Lorna Gianelloni says of the story.

“They said, ‘We’ve got to figure out a way to raise money so we can buy a couch so we can all go see John.”

After several fundraising failures, a suggestion from a local postal worker sets them on a path to resounding

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success. A rather provocative calendar takes center stage for what unfolds into a beautiful display of perseverance.

After securing the rights to the play, which debuted in London several years after the movie, Lorna & Company were presented the opportunity to transpose the tale in a way that would relate to local audiences. The group wrote what was needed to bring the story of the Calendar Girls to Houma.

As an added touch, Lorna & Company made the decision to create their own calendar, one instead featuring local cancer survivors, to create a show

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with a cause. With a host of volunteers willing to be included in the calendar and community members eager to make it come to life, the group created a vibrant 12-month display featuring familiar faces and inspiring words.

An allotment of 100 calendars will be sold at each performance with all proceeds going to Mary Bird Perkins TGMC Cancer Center.

The months-long process to bring the story of the Calendar Girls to

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Terrebonne Parish has not be an easy task for the group, but all of the hard work and the outpouring of support from the community has made the journey truly rewarding.

From the veteran performers’ tireless efforts to those offering of rehearsal space to those that helped bring the

calendar to life, it is truly a labor of love that will touch the heartstrings while also offering the community a way to support the essential services of the region.

“It’s a very touching performance and it makes a profound statement about how brave women are,” Lorna explains.

“It really highlights the means that they will go to get something done.”

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Want To Go? CALENDAR GIRLS NOV. 9-12, DINNER: 7 P.M., SHOW: 8 P.M. NOV. 13, LUNCH: 1 P.M., SHOW: 2 P.M. ADMISSION: $75 985.860.2940

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BY MELISSA DUET PHOTOS COURTESY OF VSTAR ENTERTAINMENT GROUP

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ena Byrd has a hard time thinking of a day when she wasn’t dancing.

As soon as she learned to walk, the Colorado native was on her feet, twirling and tapping her way to a career in musical theatre.

After training at The Dance Center of Colorado Springs and Colorado Jazz Dance Company, Gena earned spots in shows such as “Sweet Charity”, “Cabaret”, and “Guys and Dolls”, before landing in a job in the Sesame Street area of Busch Gardens that paved the way for her to take her spot among the lovable group of friends who live on Sesame Street.

“It turned out to be a much more rewarding experience than I anticipated,” she remembers. “You really learn how much the kids look up to these characters and that you are portraying their heroes in a lot of cases.

I fell in love with it.”

An opportunity to bring her talents honed at the theme park on the road presented itself and Gena jumped at the chance to bring the music and lessons she came to know and love to children everywhere. She joined Sesame Street Live in 2014 as part of the “Make a New Friend” show and now tackles the roles of Grover and Baby Bear in the current

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production, “Elmo Makes Music!”, which rolls into Houma Nov. 17.

The show features Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Big Bird, and all of their beloved Sesame Street friends who are gathering together to welcome Jenny, a new music teacher to their neighborhood. Jenny arrives only to discover her instruments are missing.

Her new Muppet friends quickly come to her rescue, creating music from some of the most unexpected items like trash can lids and cookie jars.

For Grover, his contribution comes in the form of an item Gena is very familiar with: tap shoes.

“The thing I was best at when I started dancing was tap dancing and Grover has a very big tap number.

The music he finds to give to his friend

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SESAME STREET LIVE ELMO MAKES MUSIC! NOV. 17, 10:30 A.M. & 6:30 P.M. HOUMA-TERREBONNE CIVIC CENTER, HOUMA ADMISSION: $16-$66 (MEET &GREET PACKAGES ALSO AVAILABLE) TICKETMASTER.COM

Jenny are tap dance shoes so it was fun to finally get to put that to use,” she says.

Throughout the show, there’s also the timeless lessons Sesame Street has made its name on. Patience, acceptance and teamwork are all presented, in a way, Gena says, that reaches kids in a unique way.

“There’s a song called ‘Singing Up the Scale’, for example, and it teaches them about the music scale. They’re learning without knowing that they’re learning,” she explains.

The Broadway-quality show also manages to cleverly keep the accompanying adults entertained as well. Spoofs and pop culture references are woven into the narrative, presented through all the characters both adults

and kids will recognize. It’s this entertaining take on some of the most important life lessons that make for magic every time the show takes the stage.

“We have all the classic characters that [adults can relate to] and also the new characters that the kids are more familiar with,” Gena explains. “They do try to make the show very adultfriendly. There’s a lot of spoofs, a cute disco number, there’s some Rockin’ Robin. There’s songs that people recognize. They definitely make sure they put some entertainment in there for the adults as well as the children so that everybody can have fun while enjoying it.”

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Want To Go?

DR. SEUSS’ HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! THE MUSICAL NOV. 22-27 SAENGER THEATRE, 1111 CANAL STREET, NEW ORLEANS ADMISSION:$26.25-$89.25 TICKETMASTER.COM

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by Melissa Duet Photos by PAPARAZZIBYAPPOINTMENT.COM

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e’s mean, green and taking over New Orleans’ Saenger Theatre Nov. 22-27.

Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! is reimagined in this whimsical musical production set to visit the Big Easy for a pre-holiday extravaganza. The production, which debuted on Broadway during the 2006 and 2007 seasons and has lived on in various other theaters and as a touring production since, brings to life the classic Christmas tale.

Narrated by Max the Dog, audiences follow the scheming Grinch, whose heart is two sizes too small, as he plots to steal Christmas from the Whovillians, who want nothing more than to celebrate a joyous holiday season. Intricate, mesmerizing sets, costumes, and a beautiful score add an all-new dimension to the story about the true meaning of Christmas.

The man in charge of providing the aforementioned soundtrack is Mel Marvin, who crafted the original score while working at Children’s Theatre Company in Minneapolis. After working a handful of shows with the managing director, Mel got the chance to craft the score for “How The Grinch Stole Christmas!”, which had never been released theatrically before this time. He also got a chance to watch his daughter, Kate, perform as part of the production.

“My daughter is now 31. She was 9 when I wrote it,” says Mel, whose

resume includes 30 musicals, 36 plays, 3 films, 2 operas and a Tony nomination for the musical revue, “Tintypes”. “I wrote “Santa for a Day” for her to sing.

She did the demo recording of it that I sent out. It’s a doubly lovely thing for me that this has become a commercial project because it was really written out of something else in a way.”

Though only two songs within the score are familiar thanks to the animated film, Mel infused his talents into creating new songs which fit perfectly alongside those audiences are familiar with like “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch”.

“If you pick up the book and you read it aloud, it takes about 12 to 14 minutes to read. The show is an hour and a half. We have used all of the words from the book and we have concocted a much larger, dramatic piece out of the story,” Mel says.

It’s in this dynamic new look at the story that the composer says people will draw all new lessons. The overarching meaning is present, but what lies within the songs brings a whole new life to the words.

“I think what they should take away from it is that an outsider…the person who has been cast out is welcomed into a community,” he says. “The loveliness, the ingenuousness of that community and its belief in people being good to each other makes his heart grow three times as big.”

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REST W RELAX RETREAT

BY JONAH GIROIR

WANT TO GO? ONE-DAY YOGA & WELLNESS RETREAT NOV. 19TH, 10 A.M.–4:30 P.M.

409 FITNESS STUDIO 409 W. 3RD ST., THIBODAUX

EARLY BIRD PRICING: $65 UNTIL NOV. 15/$75 AFTER NOV. 15 409FITNESSSTUDIO.COM

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ith the holiday season just around the corner, shopping, cooking, and spending time with friends and family are sure to take up a good bit of everyone’s time and energy.

And while these things are great and are welcomed sights at the end of the year, they all come with a little bit of added stress and a few unwanted extra pounds.

Andie Chiasson-Kearney and her friends at 409 Fitness Studio in Downtown Thibodaux are aiming to change that this year by offering a OneDay Yoga & Wellness Retreat on Nov. 19.

“Our whole goal is to get people to relieve stress before the holiday season and get some tips and pointers for continuing to pursue a wellness journey because so many of us get off track,” Andie explains of the day-long event.

“Our intention is to do that through movement, yoga, meditation, and a few other things.”

For Andie, yoga came to her as a way to relieve the pains from being a dancer and the stresses of her job at the time. At that time, there were not a lot of yoga classes readily available in the Houma and Thibodaux areas, so she spent many hours commuting to and from New Orleans to learn and practice the lifestyle.

“I absolutely fell in love with it and decided that this is something I wanted to share with our community. I pursued a 200-hour teaching certification, and spent more hours training to teach yoga than I did in my master’s program to teach in my academic life,” she adds in jest.

Since yoga has had a tremendous impact on Andie’s life, she now wants to share that experience with the community through this retreat.

“I want to give them a way to be able to do something good for themselves and give them tools to

remind themselves how to care for their body through all of this stress,” she says. “We may not always process that as stress, but we’re not always aware that our body is still experiencing that as stress.”

The wellness retreat will consist of several different segments that will incorporate movement, meditation, and nutrition. The day kicks off with a full-body vinyasa flow session led by Andie, with meditation to follow.

This 75-minute session focuses on coordinating movement with breath to flow from one pose to the next.

Following meditation, Andie and her crew will provide a gourmet lunch, while Katie Bilello, registered dietician, speaks about tips and tricks to stay healthy during the holiday season. After lunch, Ellie Dufrene, independent distributor for Young Living Essential Oils, will have a round-table discussion about the benefits of incorporating essential oils, or liquids containing intense aromas believed to help with a variety of symptoms, into daily lives. The retreat continues with a mala workshop to create beaded bracelets that reinforce positive thoughts and develop a mantra to live by. Finally, Andie’s mother, Angie Pellegrin, Licensed Professional Counselor, will provide a group life coaching seminar and yoga instructor Sarah Zimmer will lead a gentle flow yoga session.

“We will end with a restore session.

They’re going to leave feeling peaceful and rested, and we hope to give them things they can use when they’re feeling stressed,” Andie explains of the experience. “I’m really excited and proud that these people are volunteering their time for this and that we have this many people that are excited to share their knowledge in their particular fields.”

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hen you head over to the 2016 Louisiana Swamp Stomp Festival on Nov. 5, you may notice a few changes. The festival, which was hosted for many years at Nicholls State University each spring, has been taken over by the Cajun Music Preservation Society and will find its new home at the Bayou Lafourche Area Convention and Visitors Bureau in Raceland.

After seven years of Nicholls State University playing host, the school decided to discontinue its sponsorship amid the recent budget cuts. Fortunately for the popular event, the Cajun Music Preservation Society willingly took over responsibilities, viewing Swamp Stomp as an event which aligned perfectly with their mission to increase the amount of traditional Cajun music available in the Bayou Region.

With a new sponsor comes a few changes to the overall structure of the festival, which once featured a variety of Louisiana-born music styles, cultural demonstrations and more.

“It’s going from a three-day festival to a one-day festival. We are at a different time of a year, a different location, and our budget is

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starting from scratch,” Dr. Quenton Fontenot, one of the Cajun Music Preservation Society members, says of the revamped festival. “By necessity, we’re keeping the festival small and are going to see what the public reception is. In addition, one of the big changes is that this is now a free festival.”

One of the most obvious things attendees will experience is the music. Over the years, Swamp Stomp has presented swamp pop, zydeco, and traditional Cajun music. However, because swamp pop and zydeco are more readily available in the local area, those types of music will not have a prominent role, instead making room for the Cajun sounds to shine.

“The bands we will have are going to play traditional Cajun music. Even though we love zydeco, blues, and rock ‘n’ roll, that’s not the type of music we’re trying to preserve,” Dr. Fontenot explains. “We feel like traditional Cajun music is not as available in the area, so we want to promote that.”

In addition to the tunes, this would not be a true Cajun festival without good food. Spahrs Seafood, Alumni Grill, The Venetian Food and Spirits, and 12th Street Bakery will all be serving some of their delicious specialties, while Donner-Peltier Distillers and Mudbug Brewery, whose White Boot Blonde Ale is the festival’s official beer, will serve up sips of their signature pours. Cups of Prom Night Fruit Punch, created

by Zeb Mayhew, will also be served as the Official Cocktail of Swamp Stomp, which was decided on through a contest open to the public.

If you’re still looking for something to snack on, check out the Swamp Stomp Market, a reimagined version of the food and crafts market from previous years. Here you’ll find everything from jerky, homemade scones, kettle corn, snowballs, spring rolls and eggrolls, as well as handmade wares like kid’s dresses and crawfish paddle guitars.

The overall purpose of the 2016 Louisiana Swamp Stomp Festival is to provide the community with the

opportunity to watch traditional Cajun music played live in a festival setting.

In doing so, the Cajun Music Preservation Society hopes to reach the younger generations and help to make sure this type of music persists in the area. Though traditional Cajun music can be heard all over the place in areas like Lafayette and sprinkled throughout New Orleans, Dr. Fontenot says the genre has been particularly difficult to find here as of late.

“A couple years ago I did a survey of all the big festivals in the Houma, Thibodaux, and Morgan City area, and I could not find one traditional Cajun band that was playing at a festival around here. It used to be common, but for some reason they no longer hire the bands anymore…If you haven’t listened to traditional Cajun music, the best way to listen to it is in a festival setting. People are dancing, there’s food going around, and it’s just a great atmosphere.”

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Swamp Stomp Music Lineup

BALFA TOUJOURS: 11 A.M.-12:30 P.M.

TEE CHAOUI SOCIAL CLUB: 3-4:30 P.M.

CAMERON DUPUY & THE CAJUN TROUBADOURS: 1-2:30 P.M.

LOST BAYOU RAMBLERS: 5-7 P.M.

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A complete listing of library events in Lafourche and Terrebonne parishes may be viewed at GUMBOGUIDE.COM.

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AT THE LIBRARY DIY BATH BOMBS

CHILD ID PROGRAM

Want to pamper yourself with great smelling bath bombs? Gather your friends and have fun learning how to make your own. For ages 18 and over.

Members of the Explorers group with the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office will be conducting a Child ID Program, which allows parents to have updated fingerprints for their child. Parents are encouraged to bring their children for this important program during Child Safety and Protection Month.

NOV. 9, 4:00 P.M. & NOV. 16, 10:30 A.M. CHOCTAW BRANCH

MICKEY MOUSE’S BIRTHDAY PARTY Nov. 18 is Mickey Mouse’s birthday, so head over to the library to celebrate. There will be cupcakes and juice, Mickey-themed storytime, craft and games, plus a showing of a Mickey Mouse Clubhouse episode. Space is limited; registration required.

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NOV. 18, 1 P.M., THIBODAUX BRANCH

ROCK LAFOURCHE

NATIVE AMERICAN POW WOW Celebrate Native American Heritage Month by playing a Native American game, listening to Native American stories, doing a Native American craft, and enjoying a performance from a member of the United Houma Nation. Light refreshments served. Registration required.

NOV. 1, 4 P.M., LOCKPORT BRANCH

PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION ACTIVITIES Learn all about the importance of the presidential election through stories, voting fun and educational videos. Craft and treats served.

NOV. 2, 4:30 P.M., CHOCTAW BRANCH

DAY OF THE DEAD CELEBRATION Come celebrate the Mexican holiday, Dia de los Muertos, by watching 20th Century Fox’s “The Book of Life” and making a sugar skull windsock.

Registration required.

NATIONAL CAREGIVERS MONTH Representatives from St. Joseph Hospice will be available for a Q&A session with the public.

Topics of discussion will include the differences in hospice care and home health care, AIM/SPAT, support groups, and resources for someone in need of home health care.

This discussion is open to the public.

NOV. 18, 4:30 P.M., RACELAND BRANCH

NOV. 9, 5:30 P.M., THIBODAUX BRANCH

NOV. 19, 1 P.M., THIBODAUX BRANCH

LIBLUV BOOK CLUB This month’s book discussion is on a historical fiction novel based on the life of Rachel Pissarro.

Pissarro would become the mother of Camille Pissarro, the Father of Impressionism.

Refreshments are provided.

NOV. 11, 1 P.M., THIBODAUX BRANCH

NOV. 2, 4:30 P.M., LOCKPORT BRANCH

PICKLE YOUR FANCY

LSU AGCENTER WELLNESS PROGRAM

Guests can come in all day and receive a pickle to celebrate National Pickle Day, while supplies last.

For National Caregivers Month, Becky Gautreaux from the LSU AgCenter will discuss how to stay well and eat well to keep up energy to take care of your loved ones.

NOV. 4, 10:30 A.M., RACELAND BRANCH

Help spread the love throughout Lafourche Parish by painting positive messages on rocks and handing the rocks out.

COUNTRY LINE DANCING Head over to the library for a country line dancing class. This class is open to new dancers and experienced line dancers. Space is limited; registration required.

LADY CHOPS PERFORMANCE Elizabeth Vidos, aka Lady Chops, brings her one woman drumming show to the library.

This talented percussionist’s past work includes performing in the hit Off-Broadway show “STOMP.” Her program titled “Drum Roll Please” is energetic, interactive and fun for all ages as she incorporates 15 different instruments including buckets, body percussion, and the Cajun rubboard.

NOV. 21, 10 A.M., SOUTH LAFOURCHE BRANCH NOV. 21, 2 P.M., LOCKPORT BRANCH

NOV. 14, GOLDEN MEADOW BRANCH

NOV. 22, 10 A.M., THIBODAUX BRANCH

AFTER SCHOOL MUNCH BUNCH

SNIPPIN’ SISTERS

Veterans and family members are invited to a Veterans Day celebration at the library. Refreshments are served.

This new monthly program workshop teaches kids how to make tasty after-school snacks.

Pumpkin Patch Dirt Cups will be the featured snack this month as attendees learn how pudding, Oreos, candy pumpkins, and gummy worms can make a “dirty” yet tasty Fall treat!

Ms. Leah from the Lockport Branch has become a master couponer, and she wants to share with you all her secrets for saving big bucks at the store! Learn her tricks and discover how you can keep more money in your pocket and your shelves fully stocked.

NOV. 7, 10:30 A.M., RACELAND BRANCH

NOV. 15, 4:30 P.M., LOCKPORT BRANCH

NOV. 21, 4 P.M., LOCKPORT BRANCH

VETERANS DAY SOCIAL

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NOV. 22, 1 P.M., CHOCTAW BRANCH

TERREBONNE PARISH NATIVE AMERICAN ORAL HISTORY Adults are invited to share various cultural experiences to celebrate Native American History month. Please call 985.563.2014 to schedule an interview.

ALL MONTH, BY APPOINTMENT, DULAC BRANCH

FINANCIAL AID WORKSHOP The purpose of the program is to provide students and parents with information on scholarships available from the state of Louisiana such as the Taylor Opportunity Program for Students and other state scholastic programs. Additionally, librarian Carlos Crockett will provide information on local scholarships and representatives from the military will be on hand to speak about scholarships available through their branches.

NOV. 2, 6:30 P.M., MAIN BRANCH

ECHO: THE TEEN VOICES OF THE TERREBONNE PARISH LIBRARY SYSTEM This group meets to discuss teen programming, suggest improvements to the collection and services offered to teens, and participate in community outreach. ECHO also plans and hosts social events for teens. For more info email kcallais@mytpl.org or candrepont@mytpl.org.

NOV. 3 & 17, 6:30 P.M., MAIN BRANCH

TEEN WRITERS GROUP Do you love to write? Would you like to know what others think of your writing? Would you like to hang out in the library after school with other people who like to write? Then join the Teen Writers Group! Bring something you’ve written to share with the group, or just bring your best ideas. This program is for teens ages 13 and older.

NOV. 4, 4 P.M., NORTH BRANCH

FAMILY MOVIE: “FINDING DORY” Just keep swimming over to the library to watch this heartwarming 2016 sequel to “Finding Nemo”.

NOV. 5, 3 P.M., NORTH BRANCH

ADULT BINGO Bingo will be played and refreshments will be served.

NOV. 5, 4 P.M., EAST HOUMA BRANCH

MOBOROBO: ROBOTS ON THE GO! LAB Learn how to build robots, complete robotics challenges and more with Cubelets, electronic blocks that can be stacked to create unique robots. Registration required.

NOV. 6 & 13, 4 P.M., MAIN BRANCH

CLIP & EXCHANGE COUPONS & RECIPES PROGRAM Bring your coupons and favorite recipes to share with others.

NOV. 7, 10 A.M., EAST HOUMA BRANCH

GAME DAY FOR ALL AGES Head over to the library for an hour of gaming fun. Choose from one of the library’s board games or card games or bring your own to share.

NOV. 13, 3 P.M., MAIN BRANCH

EAGER READERS BOOK DISCUSSION This month, the group will gather together to discuss “Spool of Thread” by Anne Tyler.

NOV. 14, 1:30 P.M., DULARGE BRANCH

PICTURE FRAME ACTIVITY Participants will be given supplies to paint their own picture frame.

NOV. 16, 12:30 P.M., GIBSON BRANCH

LEGO MANIA Children of all ages will build Lego creations to be set on display. Tap into your imagination and be creative!

NOV. 19, 11 A.M., EAST HOUMA BRANCH

INTERNATIONAL GAMES DAY Play a variety of games from potato sack races and tug of war to life-sized Pac Man and Hungry Hungry Hippos. You can also bring your favorite board game from home and make some new friends!

NOV. 19, 3 P.M., NORTH BRANCH

UNIVERSAL CHILDREN’S DAY MULTI-CULTURAL CELEBRATION Celebrate children from all over the world with crafts and activities from a variety of countries and cultures.

NOV. 20, 3 P.M., NORTH BRANCH

SUPER SCIENCE SATURDAY Check out the East Houma Library for a morning filled with hands-on science experiments.

NOV. 26, 11 A.M., EAST HOUMA BRANCH

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THE POSTMISTRESS

THE THIBODAUX MASSACRE

BY SARAH BLAKE

BY JOHN DESANTIS

By Charlotte Gaubert, Lafourche Parish Public Library Area Librarian

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his is a novel of three women whose lives become entwined through time, place, and shared experiences.

1940. The beginning of World War II. London. The Blitz. Nightly bombings.

Frankie Bard is a radio gal who reports nightly news events from London to the American homefront audience. She and fellow American, Edward R. Murrow, report about the devastation and death toll of London.

In the early days of communication, daily news was transmitted through the radio. Most American homes had a radio which became their lifeline to these news events.

Iris James, postmaster of the small town of Franklin, Mass. located on Cape Cod, listens to Frankie’s nightly broadcasts and believes the war will reach the American shore very soon.

Iris, new to the area, hasn’t made many friends but knows everyone in the town through her job.

Emma Fitch, also new to Franklin, has moved there because of her marriage to Dr. Will Fitch. Emma and Will, like many citizens of Franklin and elsewhere, listen to Frankie Bard’s nightly broadcasts and become drawn to helping the war effort. Due to unforeseen circumstances, Will decides to help out by volunteering his services in London for six months. Will leaves behind his pregnant wife and a letter he writes to her that should be delivered in the event of his death.

This letter is entrusted to Postmaster Iris James.

One night during a bombing in London, Will Fitch and Frankie Bard end up in the same bomb shelter.

Both Americans, they have a long conversation about the war, the homefront, and Frankie’s broadcasts.

In the morning as they leave the bomb shelter and go on their way, Will steps into the path of an oncoming vehicle and is killed.

Frankie rushes to his side and as she leaves is given a letter addressed to his wife, “Emma Fitch of Franklin, Massachusetts”.

Through her travels into France, Austria, Germany, and Spain, Frankie follows the paths of Jewish citizens leaving their homes.

Traveling on trains as they head to safety, Frankie records their names and their stories. Through all of her travels, Will Fitch’s letter remains with her. Upon her arrival in London, an exhausted and shocked Frankie leaves England for home and a much needed vacation.

Frankie decides to recuperate on Cape Cod with the intention of delivering Will’s letter to Emma. When she arrives in Franklin, she immerses herself into the community. But, as she meets Emma and begins to know her, she decides that she can’t be the one to deliver the news of Will’s death.

This wonderfully written novel will have you wanting to know more about the lives of Frankie, Iris, and Emma. Sarah Blake does a fantastic job at giving her readers just the right amount of historical facts and fiction. A very good read!

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uthor and sister publication The Times senior staff writer John DeSantis tackles the story nobody wanted told in his novel, “The Thibodaux Massacre”, set to be released Nov. 14.

A veteran of the newspaper world, John puts his knack for uncovering the details and his rich compilation of correspondence, interviews, and federal records to good use to tell the troubling true story of havoc wreaked upon a group of unarmed black laborers in the Lafourche Parish town in 1887. Throughout the length of the story, the details of the events on Nov. 23 of that year are chronicled, unearthing the rumors and supremacist ideals that led to white vigilantes gunning down those workers and their families.

The desire to weave the details of this story into a novel published by Arcadia Publishing and The History Press, two of the largest publishers of local and regional titles in the United States, was fueled upon the

discovery of several victim’s names.

This discovery felt like a call of duty for the author, who then set in motion plans to tell the events of this fateful day through the narrative of Jack Conrad.

Through the eyes of Jack, who readers get a gut-wrenchingly realistic perspective of as he hides from the gunfire, we learn not only of the brutal undoing that occurred, but also of the historic events leading up to the Nov. 23 event. Jack lives to speak about what he witnessed and what unfolds is raw and unnerving.

“The Thibodaux Massacre” is a fresh look at what we know about historical events and parts of the story that have been undiscovered until now. It is through this detailed collection of facts that we find important lessons that are not only part of our country’s past but very much resonating in modern times. Though a painful tale, it draws on issues that must be faced even today.

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FAMILY

LET’S GO TO THE MOVIES

by Jonah Giroir

W

ith October out of the way, it’s time for my most anticipated month of movies this year. In fact, being the Harry Potter nerd that I am, I’ve been anxiously waiting for this month to come around for the better part of three years since a spinoff of the franchise was announced. However, that particular movie comes out later in the month, so let’s get started with something for the kiddos.

November has two box office draws for the family, with the first one being “Trolls” (Nov. 4). Feel like you can’t escape Justin Timberlake’s hit song “Can’t Stop the Feeling?” Well get used to hearing it, as it’s the lead single from a jam-packed soundtrack for this story of trolls embarking on a songfilled adventure. If the soundtrack and bright colors don’t entice you, maybe the star-studded cast of Timberlake, Anna Kendrick, James Corden, and Zooey Deschanel will. The other family movie this month is “Moana” (Nov. 23), a Disney animation project that tells the story of a young woman using her navigational talents to set sail for a fabled island. Along the way, she meets a demigod named Maui, aka Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. Disney animation has been on its A-game lately with features like “Zootopia,” “Big Hero 6,” and “Frozen,” so “Moana” is sure to provide a good time for the whole family.

Joining “Trolls” on the Nov. 4 weekend is the next story in Marvel’s Cinematic Universe, “Doctor Strange.”

A talented neurosurgeon played by Benedict Cumberbatch, Dr. Strange damages nerves in his hands in a car accident, thus destroying his career.

His journey to repair his hands leads him to a hidden world of mysticism and alternate dimensions. The trailers have an “Inception”-like feel and makes this movie look like it will have a different vibe than the rest of the Marvel

“MOANA”

Universe.

If you’re looking for drama, November has two movies that should entertain you. For the sci-fi/drama fan, “Arrival” (Nov. 11) features a mysterious spacecraft landing on earth and an expert linguist being the only hope to find answers before a global war takes hold. “Allied” (Nov. 23), starring Brad Pitt and Marion Cotillard, will probably be known more for the end of Brangelina than what the movie is about, but it is worth mentioning. Set in 1942, Pitt plays an intelligence officer in North Africa that encounters a female French Resistance fighter, Cotillard, on a deadly mission behind enemy lines.

They develop a relationship and must find a way to continue it while dealing with the pressures of war.

And here it is! The movie I’ve been desperately waiting for - “Fantastic

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Beasts and Where to Find Them” (Nov. 18). If you can recall Harry Potter’s supplies list from his first year at Hogwarts, there was a book titled “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” by Newt Scamander. This movie follows Newt Scamander in his journeys prior to writing the aforementioned book as he encounters magical beasts like the Thunderbird, Occamy, and Graphorn. Since it’s set about 70 years before the events of the Harry Potter series, it’s unlikely that any familiar characters will play key roles, but the magic is still there to captivate a generation that grew up with the franchise. I’m still holding out hope for a Dumbledore appearance…fingers crossed!

For the Christmas comedy fan, “Almost Christmas” (Nov. 11) should hit all of the beats needed for a good

chuckle. The story follows a family as they to get along for five days under the same roof, which proves to be more difficult that it may seem. November closes out with “Bad Santa 2” (Nov. 23). “Bad Santa 2” follows up its predecessor 13 years later with Billy Bob Thornton in the same role. You’re sure to find the same irreverent and wild humor in this one that you found in the original.

I’ve been looking forward to November for a long time. This anticipation, however, is not solely based on “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.” There appears to be some solid options for a few hours of escape from the world where you can sit back and be entertained. My top picks are “Fantastic Beasts,” “Moana,” and “Doctor Strange,” and I cannot wait to see them!

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LISTINGS

MUSIC Saenger Theatre

The Acadiana Bar & Grill

1111 CANAL ST., NEW ORLEANS

615 BRASHEAR AVE, MORGAN CITY

LINDSEY STIRLING

LAST HONKY TONK MUSIC SERIES PRESENTS JILL KINSEY

Nov. 3, 8 p.m.

Nov. 2, 7 p.m.

BONNIE RAITT

LAST HONKY TONK MUSIC SERIES PRESENTS QUINCY

Nov. 5, 8 p.m.

HARPER

EVANESCENCE

Nov. 9, 7 p.m.

Nov. 6, 8 p.m.

LAST HONKY TONK MUSIC SERIES PRESENTS ROBERT

AN EVENING OF YES MUSIC AND MORE WITH JON ANDER-

CLINE, JR.

SON, TREVOR RABIN, AND RICK WAKEMAN

Nov. 16, 7 p.m.

Nov. 11, 8 p.m.

LAST HONKY TONK MUSIC SERIES PRESENTS BILLY DON

Booster Club 1400 W. TUNNEL BLVD., HOUMA (INSIDE

BURNS

Nov. 23, 7 p.m.

RAMADA INN)

Texas Club

TET DUR

456 N. DONMOOR AVE., BATON ROUGE

Nov. 2

FRANKIE BALLARD

DA POBOYZ

Nov. 3, 9 p.m.

Schreier Theater

The Brick House

Nov. 3

728 MYRTLE ST., MORGAN CITY

7934 MAIN ST., HOUMA

Nov. 9

MELINDA DOOLITTLE

SATURATE W/ GETHSEMANI

DOWN HOME

Nov. 1, 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 4, 9 p.m.

Nov. 10

ALINA KIRYAYEVA

BEER FEST AFTER PARTY FT. DUSTIN B, FELIX KOOPA,

TET DUR

Nov. 21, 7:30 p.m.

HEY THANKS, AND A WASTE OF ELECTRICITY

Nov. 16

Nov. 23, 8:30 p.m.

Nov. 12, 4 p.m.

DOWN HOME

JOHN MORGAN

Nov. 17

Nov. 25, 9 p.m.

KIP ATTAWAY (COMEDIAN)

THE GILLIS SILO

Nov. 23

Nov. 26, 10:30 p.m. .

Billy’s Tavern 701 ST. MARY ST., THIBODAUX

Piazza Bar

SOUTHPAW

541 CORPORATE DRIVE, HOUMA

Nov. 26, 9 p.m.

SOUTHPAW

Mama G’s

Nov. 19, 10 p.m

7540 LA 182, MORGAN CITY

The Galley

WAYLON THIBODEAUX

7409 LA 182, MORGAN CITY

Nov. 18, 9 p.m.

KIP SONNIER

Last Call

Nov. 19, 7 p.m.

511 W. 3RD ST., THIBODAUX THE CHEE-WEEZ

Nov. 23, 10:30 p.m.

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TET DUR

TET DUR

Nov. 30

Orpheum Theatre 129 ROOSEVELT WAY, NEW ORLEANS ESPERANZA SPALDING PRESENTS: EMILY’S D+EVOLUTION 2016

Nov. 3, 8 p.m.

BROADWAY’S BEST: FEATURING BRYAN BATT

Nov. 12, 7:30 p.m.

THE PLANETS

Nov. 17, 19, 7:30 p.m.

DAVID ALLAN COE

Nov. 4, 9 p.m.

CLAY WALKER

Nov. 18, 9 p.m.

2010/ZOO OLD SCHOOL REUNION

Congo Lounge 1813 LA 3185, THIBODAUX KARAOKE W/ SCOOTER

Nov. 5 DJ EXPLOSIVE

Nov. 6 KARAOKE W/ CONNIE

Nov. 11 DJ TIMBERWOLF

Nov. 12 KARAOKE W/ SCOOTER

Nov. 18 WAYLON THIBODEAUX

Nov. 19 KARAOKE W/ CONNIE

Nov. 25 TWO SHOTS TIL SUNDAY

Nov. 26

The Civic Theatre

Smoothie King Center 1501 DAVE DIXON DRIVE, NEW ORLEANS SIA: NOSTALGIC FOR THE PRESENT TOUR

Nov. 3 JEFF DUNHAM PERFECTLY UNBALANCED TOUR

Nov. 20 DOLLY PARTON: PURE & SIMPLE TOUR

Nov. 30

The Joy Theatre 1200 CANAL ST., NEW ORLEANS PHANTOGRAM

510 O’KEEFE AVENUE, NEW ORLEANS

Nov. 3

STRAIGHT NO CHASER

TEGAN AND SARA

Nov. 2

Nov. 12

ANIMAL COLLECTIVE W/ ACTRESS

THE LAST WALTZ - NEW ORLEANS

Nov. 14

Nov. 25

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LISTINGS

GUMBO CARES

Houma Out of the Darkness Walk

Bayou Beer Fest

COST: THROUGH FUNDRAISING

Beer drinkers rejoice…Bayou Beer Fest returns for its fourth year on the grounds of the historic Southdown Plantation and Museum. Over the years, the hosting Bayou Beer Society has given more than $15,000 to veterans causes such as the Tri-Parish Veterans Shelter and the Louisiana Military Family Assistance Fund through the proceeds raised from this event. Your admission fee earns you 40 sampling tickets which you can then use to taste the plethora of pours available. This year’s lineup includes 3 Floyds Brewing’s Zombie Dust Apocalypse, Serendipity from New Glares Brewing Co., and Funky Buddha Brewery’s Last Snow Porter. The event’s title sponsor is the newest addition to downtown Houma, Spigots Brew Pub.

CONTACT: 985.413.0522, MALETTELEE1@OUTLOOK.COM

NOV. 12, 11 A.M.–4 P.M.

When you walk in the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s Out of the Darkness Walks, you join the efforts of thousands of people nationwide. The walks, which make their way to Houma this year, raise awareness about depression and suicide, and provide comfort and assistance to those who have lost someone to suicide. By raising $150 by the day of the event, you receive a free 2016 Out of the Darkness Community Walk t-shirt and do your part in helping the foundation provide resources and services essential to saving lives.

NOV. 5, WALK: 9 A.M. WHERE: HOUMA AIR BASE - BERRY COURT

WHERE: SOUTHDOWN PLANTATION, HOUMA COST: $30 CONTACT: BAYOUBEERFEST.COM

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Rockin’ for Orphans

The inaugural Rockin’ For Orphans concert and worship event brings joys and positivity to the grounds of Mulberry Baptist Church, all in the name of a good cause. The event will feature three local christian bands, More Than Sunday, Like Giants, and Gerard Lavergne Band, and guest speakers Josh and Brooke Bourgeois, Tara L. Detiveaux, and Jonathan LaFleur. All proceeds are given to Show Hope, a christian organization whose main mission is to aid families in the costs of adopting. The organization, founded by christian musician Steven Curtis Chapman and his wife Mary Beth, offers financial grants to help orphans connect with loving families and help Special Care Centers in China, which help orphans with special needs.

NOV. 12, 6–9:30 P.M. WHERE: MULBERRY BAPTIST CHURCH, HOUMA COST: $5 DONATION PER PERSON CONTACT: HTTPS://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/ EVENTS/206813153072213/

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LISTINGS

LAGNIAPPE LOUISIANA SWAMP STOMP FESTIVAL

Enjoy traditional Cajun music and celebrate south Louisiana culture by heading over to this free one-day reinvention of the festival that began at Nicholls State University. Now hosted by the Cajun Music Preservation Society, the day features lots of food and music to celebrate the rich south Louisiana culture.

LAFOURCHE AREA CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU, RACELAND, 11 A.M. WELOVECAJUNMUSIC.ORG

Thursday, Nov. 3 WBA ATHENA AWARD LUNCHEON

Women’s Business Alliance honors individuals who are forging paths of leadership for women during this special luncheon. This year’s nominees are Sharon Bergeron, vice president and commercial lender at Coastal Commerce Bank, Mary Lynn Bisland, executive director of TARC, and Beulah Mae Rodrigue, retired business woman and community activist. Trey Leindecker, executive vice president of sales for EATEL, is the keynote speaker.

Tickets are $25 or $300 for a reserved table of 8.

HOLIDAY INN, HOUMA, 11:30 A.M. FACEBOOK.COM/WBAHOUMA

A CORNUCOPIA OF DEALS

The first Thursday “A Cornucopia of Deals” November event will be held with merchants staying open until at least 6 p.m.

MAIN STREET, FRANKLIN

“NOVEMBER” BY DAVID MAMET

TECHE THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, FRANKLIN THURS.-MON., 7 P.M., SUN., 3 P.M. FACEBOOK.COM/TECHETHEATRE

Saturday, Nov. 5 SOUTHDOWN MARKETPLACE ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL

Looking for unique handmade crafts and fine arts? The Southdown Marketplace Arts & Crafts Festival has you covered with jewelry, clothing, woodcrafts, furniture, and so much more.

SOUTHDOWN PLANTATION HOUSE, HOUMA, 8 A.M.

Head over to Outside and In for three hours of great specials, food, beverages, and shopping fun!

OUTSIDE AND IN, HOUMA, 6 P.M.

Friday, Nov. 11 BIG BOY’S MAIN STREET COOK-OFF

DOWNTOWN THIBODAUX DOWNTOWNTHIBODAUX.ORG

AMERICAN LEGION POST 31 & HOUMA LIONS CLUB MONTHLY DANCE

Saturday, Nov. 12

Enjoy this community dance hosted by American Legion Post 31 & Houma Lions Club. Dinner may be purchased for $8 and includes chicken gumbo, potato salad, and dessert. Music provided by The Emeralds.

Cost is $10 per person or $15 per couple.

This event is BYOB.

KREWE OF HERCULES SUPER BINGO

Test your luck at this fundraiser for the krewe. Doors open at 3 p.m. and there is a $20,000 giveaway.

HOUMA-TERREBONNE CIVIC CENTER, HOUMA, 3 P.M. 985.872.0444

THE AMERICAN LEGION HOME, HOUMA, 7 P.M.

GROUP FITNESS MARATHON

985.226.3530

Join Bayouland YMCA for this fast-paced run-through of LesMills Bodypump, Yoga, Indoor Cycling, Zumba, Aqua Zumba, and LesMills Bodycombat. Win prizes, enjoy snacks, and be part of a positive atmosphere. Cost is $25 for YMCA members and $30 for non-members.

ST. MARY RED RIBBON COMMITTEE FALL ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW BAZAAR FUNDRAISER

This annual event will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Patterson Area Civic Center.

PATTERSON AREA CIVIC CENTER, PATTERSON, 8 A.M.

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HOLIDAY DATE NIGHT

This cook-off is a culinary showcase of Cajun cuisine prepared with fresh ingredients found along the bayou. In a two-block area of historic downtown Thibodaux, Big Boy’s takes place each year as the kick-off event of the Thibodeauxville Fall Festival weekend. Admission is $5.

Wednesday, Nov. 3 – Monday, Nov. 7 David Mamet’s Oval Office satire depicts one day in the life of a beleaguered American commander-in-chief.

“November” is a scathingly hilarious take on the state of America today and the lengths to which people will go to win.

Cost is $10-$15.

Thursday, Nov. 10

BAYOULAND YMCA, 8:30 A.M.-1 P.M. 985.873.9622

SOUL FOOD FEST

and 21 to party harder.

The brainchild of Terrebonne Parish Councilwoman Arlanda Williams and her daughter, Jere, this inaugural event serves up some of the best in soul food cookin’.

Vendors from across the region will serve up their signature dishes to attendees throughout the day. Soul Stroll 2k16 will also take place as a kick-off to the event.

Festival admission is free; race cost is $25 for a team of four.

THE BRICKHOUSE, 4 P.M.-2 A.M. EVENTFUL.COM

THIBODEAUXVILLE FALL FESTIVAL

Explore historic Downtown Thibodaux at this festival featuring arts and crafts, live music on multiple stages, a food court, and duck race on Bayou Lafourche. There is also a 5K race and antique car show.

DOWNTOWN THIBODAUX, 8 A.M.-5 P.M. FACEBOOK.COM/THIBODEAUXVILLE

GRAY PARK, HOUMA, RACE: 8:30 A.M., FEST: 11 A.M.-6 P.M. FACEBOOK.COM/SOULFOOD2K16

BEER FEST AFTER PARTY

Join The Brickhouse for this after party following the 4th Annual Bayou Beer Festival. The night includes music beginning at 9 p.m. from Dustin B, Felix Koopa, Hey Thanks, and A Waste of Electricity. There is also artwork on display from Haunted Cypress Studios, Emeny, Kane McMellon of Rats & Cats Kustoms, Ennis Luke, and more. Must be 18 to party

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LISTINGS

LAGNIAPPE RUDOLPH’S ROUTE

Sunday, Nov.13 ELITE CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING

and book signing. Community leaders and direct descendants of victims will also be in attendance.

Elite Championship Wrestling presents Holiday Carnage 2016 featuring the return of the Holiday Carnage Battle Royal.

Wednesday, Nov. 16

EAST PARK RECREATION CENTER, HOUMA, 5 P.M.

NICHOLLS STATE UNIVERSITY, ELLENDER LIBRARY, 4 P.M

ELITECHAMPIONSHIPWRESTLING.COM

DIABETES SEMINAR

OLOPS FAMILY DAY

There will be a seminar discussing diabetes and the effects it has on everyday life.

Registration required.

Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church in Chackbay hosts its family day, kicking off with outdoor mass at 9:30 a.m. at the Chackbay Fairgrounds. Food, games and fellowship will follow mass.

CHACKBAY FAIRGROUNDS, 9:30 A.M.-1 P.M.

THE THIBODAUX MASSACRE BOOK RELEASE

To commemorate the release of John DeSantis’ book “The Thibodaux Massacre”, Nicholls State University will host a press conference, author reading,

OCHSNER ST. ANNE, RACELAND, 8:30 A.M.-2 P.M. 985.537.8350

Thursday, Nov. 17 HELLO HEATH SEMINAR: DIGESTIVE HEALTH W/ DR. JUSTIN TOUPS

Dr. Justin Toups will conduct a seminar discussing topics related to digestive health.

OCHSNER ST. ANNE, RACELAND, 12 P.M. 985.537.8350

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Beat the holiday rush and begin your Christmas shopping before Thanksgiving at Rudolph’s Route. Downtown Houma’s participating locations will have great sales and there will be a chance to win great prizes.

DOWNTOWN HOUMA, 10 A.M. – 7 P.M. FACEBOOK.COM/RUDOLPHSROUTE

Saturday, NOV. 19 “THE THIBODAUX MASSACRE” BOOK SIGNING

Writer John DeSantis meets and greets book lovers during this signing of his book, “The Thibodaux Massacre”. A talk on how the book was researched and what was learned will also take place.

BENT PAGES, 11 A.M.-2 P.M.

7TH ANNUAL HOUMA HEART & SOLES HALFMARATHON & 5K

Cardiovascular Institute of the South and Terrebonne General Medical Center present the Houma Heart & Soles HalfMarathon & 5K. This includes a halfmarathon, a two-person relay at 6.55 miles per person, and a 5K walk/run with a unique Red Carpet Finish. Proceeds go

toward free preventative cardiovascular screenings and education.

HOUMA-TERREBONNE CIVIC CENTER, HOUMA, 7 A.M. HALFMARATHON.TGMC.COM

AUTISM SOCIETY BAYOU MEETING

Autism Society Bayou meets on the third Saturday of every month at the Terrebonne Parish North Branch Library.

They aim to increase communication and independence at home. This meeting includes parent training provided by Stacy Badon with Everything Autism. Children are welcome.

NORTH BRANCH LIBRARY, GRAY, 10 A.M.-12 P.M.

AVENUE EVENING STROLL

Take a stroll at this event to kick off the holiday season. Arts, shopping, caroling, live music and a visit from Santa Claus will take place in the downtown area.

RAILROAD AVENUE, DONALDSONVILLE, 6-10 P.M. 225.445.1383, LEE@VISITDONALDSONVILLE.ORG

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LISTINGS

LAGNIAPPE

Monday, NOV. 21 MOONLIGHT MONDAY

Morgan City Main Street presents this kickoff to holiday shopping season with a night of shopping, prizes, and a delicious meal. Participating merchants offer discounts, a punch card gives you a chance to win one of 10 prizes given away at the end of the night, and meals are served for $10. Meal tickets are pre-sale only.

Deadline is Nov. 16. Participating stores

include Wildflower Boutique, Plantation Treasures, The Frame Shop, and The Bird’s Nest.

MORGAN CITY MAIN STREET, 5 P.M.

Thursday, Nov. 24 CHRISTMAS LIGHTING CEREMONY

Santa will make a special visit to turn on the Christmas lights.

SHRIMP BOAT LOCATION ON BRASHEAR AVE., MORGAN CITY, 6 P.M.

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RUN 4 THE HEALTH OF IT: RACE 3

This third leg of the series features a 10K trek through Thibodaux. This fundraiser benefits Lafourche Parish schools and teachers while promoting health and wellness.The race begins at the corner of North Acadia and Percy Brown Roads. Cost is $40 through Nov. 10 and $45 after.

NORTH ACADIA AND PERCY BROWN ROADS, THIBODAUX, 8 A.M. RUNSIGNUP.COM

Saturday, November 26 ELITE CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING

Elite Championship Wrestling takes over the Grand Caillou Recreation Center for an evening of wrestling mayhem.

GRAND CAILLOU RECREATION CENTER, HOUMA

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WHAT’S STIRRIN’ E

ach month our staff will select the best #GeauxGumbo hashtags on Instagram or Facebook that showcase what’s happening in and around our communities. Are you out and about?

Are you cheering at the soccer fields with the kids or hanging at the festivals with your bestie? Tag us @GUMBOGUIDE or #GEAUXGUMBO for a chance to have your image featured in a future issue of Gumbo.

@Gerilynnnissan

Staff, family and friends celebrate with Geri Lynn Leblanc during the grand opening of her Nissan dealership on Oct. 21.

GERI LYNN NISSAN GRAND OPENING

@RougarouFest

The Rougarou Queen and Rep. Tanner Magee enjoy the beautiful weather in downtown Houma on Oct. 22.

ROUGAROU FEST

@Thebccm

John and Jackson Ditch enjoy checking out the firetrucks from local departments during Night at the Booseum, hosted by the Bayou Country Children’s Museum on Oct. 21.

NIGHT AT THE BOOSEUM

@Fletchercollege

Fletcher Technical Community College faculty and staff gather to celebrate Family Day with Nicholls State University on Oct. 22.

NICHOLLS/FLETCHER FAMILY DAY

@Stmatthewshouma

Congratulations to SMES sixth grader, Emma! Her artwork was chosen as the winning design fro the Just Kids at Art t-shirts this year. She was presented with the framed artwork at the festival on Oct. 15.

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