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CROONIN’ FOR A CAUSE The Orchids reunite for law enforcement THE NEXT CHAPTER OF THE STORY LeAnn Rimes introduces Remnants at Cypress Bayou

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THEATER PREVIEW To Kill a Mockingbird KING OF THE JUNGLE The Lion King roars into New Orleans

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MUSIC

BY JONAH GIROIR

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he Warren J. Harang Municipal Auditorium in Thibodaux will play host to a benefit event for law enforcement of Lafourche Parish on Jan. 29 from 2–5 p.m. This concert and dance event will feature The Orchids, with a guest appearance by Jimmy Clanton and LSU’s Public Address Announcer Dan Borné.

The Orchids is comprised of Lanny Borne, David Castagnetta, Malcolm Theriot, Jimmy George, and Charles Cherry, and the group has been playing music together since 1955. Between the young ages of 13 and 16, The Orchids looked up to a local band called The Rhythm Kings, a group that were among the first to play Rhythm-N-Blues in the area.

“We wanted to be like The Rhythm Kings. (Original member) Russell Graham’s mother entered us into a talent show contest in Donaldsonville, and we won 2nd place. We thought we were great, so we took our show on the road,” Charles, the band’s keyboard player, says.

After a few years of borrowing Malcolm’s father’s Ford and vocalist Lanny borrowing the Thibodaux High School P.E.

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Department’s microphone, the band went its separate ways to start their own lives.

Sixty years later, the band reunited to perform “Don’t Slam That Door,” written by Dave Bartholomew and performed

by Johnny Fuller. After having a good time performing the song that started everything for them in front of their friends and family, Charles and the rest of the band decided to try performing once again and do some good for the community at the same time.

“The idea was kicked around. I was involved with The Rhythm Kings later on in their career, and we did a benefit for Casa of Lafourche where we raised over $16,000 for that organization,” Charles remembers. “Someone suggested law enforcement, and we all agreed. The whole idea for this is to show our appreciation, our gratitude, and our wholehearted thankfulness for these men and women in police uniforms.”

Joining The Orchids on the stage for this event will be Jimmy Clanton, a Rhythm-N-Blues singer from the late 1950s.

Similar to The Orchids, Jimmy got his start from emulating

the sounds of Fats Domino, Little Richard, and Elvis Presley.

By honing in on those artists and developing his own talents, Jimmy was able to make a strong career of his own with hits like “Just A Dream,” “Another Sleepless Night,” and “Venus in Blue Jeans.”

If you’re looking for a reason to dance, The Orchids and Jimmy Clanton are promising some good dance music that will have you moving and grooving all afternoon, all while giving back to those that keep the communities within Lafourche Parish safe.

“We’re going to have a good time. They’re going to hear songs that they have not heard since they were teenagers, and we’re going to have an authentic sound to make the songs sound as close as they did back then.”

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The Next Chapter

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BY MELISSA DUET PHOTOS COURTESY OF SCHURE MEDIA GROUP

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seems appropriate enough that powerhouse songstress LeAnn Rimes is debuting her sixteenth studio album, “Remnants”, in February, a month synonymous with all things love. The first single off the record, “Long Live Love”, hits airwaves Jan. 9 and LeAnn says the entire album, due out Feb. 3, is an ode to the word.

“Give love, receive love, stand up for love, protect love, and forgive,” she says of the record’s message. “You know, those very simple but extremely hard lessons in life.”

A new year, a new record, a new tour…2017 is shaping up to be a big one for the 34-year-old country icon and she’s bringing her labor of love to Charenton when she makes a stop at Cypress Bayou Casino on Jan. 14.

This introduction of new music is the next chapter in LeAnn’s storied career in more ways than one. In June 2016, she announced she had joined the RCA-UK family, ending a 20 year stint with Nashville’s Curb Records, a deal she signed at just 12 years old. The move was marked with the UK release of a cover of Brandi Carlile’s haunting ballad, “The Story”, with the US debut of “Long Live Love” coming this month.

“2017 is the beginning of a whole new chapter of my music. I am celebrating

these last 20 years of being able to create music. I feel blessed to be able after all this time to still enjoy what I do, so first thing up, I am creating a new show,” she explains.

Though LeAnn has found a new family among the likes of Beyoncé, Pitbull, and Britney Spears, fans are sure to recognize the artist’s signature country crooning, perhaps just in revitalized fashion. Teaming up again with producer Darrell Brown, the man behind LeAnn’s 2015 Pure Countryesque studio album “Spitfire”, as well as hitmakers like Lori McKenna and Paul Barry, the penman of Cher’s ‘Believe’, this is an album sure to impress and impact. “‘Remnants’ is more the Mississippi side of my upbringing than my earlier records,” she explains of the 13-track album. “I was born in Mississippi and my mother and her family are from there as well. It felt like the right time in my life to go deep and explore those musical roots as a whole record. In the past, I would dip my toes in on a song here or a song there. This time, it was so satisfying to jump in and sing a whole album worth of songs with those grooves and inspirations. I love that I get to share these stories in this way.”

This completely raw approach to the

album is also reflected in the 2017 tour, something LeAnn says she hopes will give those at each show a sense of the most real version of herself possible.

Each show begins hours before, when she says she takes time to breathe, meditate, and focus on what lies ahead. “[I try to] focus on giving the most authentic me that I can to the people who have come to hear me sing,” she says.

And as for the set list? The artist promises a lineup of new music, the hits and fan favorites reimagined to create a show sure to set the precedent for this next chapter of her career.

“Of course I am adding some of my favorite songs from my new album. I will sing lots of the hits, but I am also rearranging a few of the fan favorites into new grooves,” she says. “I also like reaching back into my catalog and adding some deep track favorites to reintroduce to the show as well. I am very excited for people to see it all.”

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ARTS

BY CAMILLE GRIFFIN

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hroughout the month of January, The Bayou Playhouse will be putting the finishing touches on the show that has created quite the buzz throughout Lafourche Parish: Harper Lee’s “To Kill a Mockingbird”. To make this production live up to its legendary appeal, the playhouse is bringing to the community a star-studded cast and two-time Big Easy award winner and Off-Broadway director Tommye Myrick to tackle the show, set to debut Feb. 3.

Born and raised in the colorful city of New Orleans, where she was placed into the world of directing at the age of two, Tommye, with big dreams and goals, traveled to New York where she directed the Off-Broadway show “El Hajj Malik”. In the years to follow, the director earned her coveted Big Easy awards for 1993’s “Fences” and 1998’s “Flying West”. Now she is lending her talents to the Harper Lee classic.

“We are excited to have Ms. Myrick debuting at The Bayou Playhouse. We

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have searched for the perfect mix of actors and an accomplished director and have hit gold. We have sophisticated patrons and they will not be disappointed with this amazing production. We will be closing on the first anniversary of the death of Harper Lee, making this a show of great celebration of her work,” Cindy Griffin, executive director of The Bayou Playhouse, says.

This American classic is set in Maycomb, Alabama in 1935 when our nation was in a state of turmoil. The Great Depression was in full force after the crash of the stock market, affecting every family in the United States. Not only was the mental and physical sense of depression felt across the country, but the dust bowl was devastating the Great Plains region due to the drought, and grasshopper plagues

were devouring whatever the drought missed. Another troubling factor of the 1930s was the racial injustice that undoubtedly existed, giving rise to one of the most taught fictional stories ever written.

“To Kill a Mockingbird” may have been written in the midst of a civil rights movement in the 1960s, some 70 years after the abolishment of slavery, but the underlying story still resonates with many Americans and the many struggles that, as a globe, humanity faces, making it a relatable story to all. Racism is a complex subject anywhere in the world and one that can divide, yet also bring the human race together. While “To Kill a Mockingbird” tells an educationally divisive story of racial prejudice, The Bayou Playhouse is hopeful that, for a few hours, Tommye and the cast can bring the community together.

In this story, the extremist Bob Ewell (James Ricker), tries to put himself on the outer most parts of the town

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so that he never crosses paths with “colored folk”. On the other hand, we have the moral compass and levelheaded Atticus Finch (Greg DiLeo).

Atticus is appointed to defend Tom Robinson (Dominique McClellan), a young African American, who is on trial for the alleged rape of a young white woman, Mayella Ewell (Lexi Richmond). With the mess unfolding in the courthouse, Finch’s daughter, the young Jean Louise “Scout” Finch (Charlieanne Farris), is trying to understand the injustice and confusion in the world in which she is growing up, touching on something not far from the realities of children today. Scout and her partner in crime, her brother Jem (Carter Creppell), meet a young ambitious boy who goes by the name of Dill (Reagan ‘Asa’ Farris), and together they try to understand their father, the trial, and the odd man Boo Radley (Brennyn Galliano), who lives down the street.

Filling out the star-studded cast

are Janet Shea and Lance Nichols, previously on The Bayou Playhouse stage in “Driving Miss Daisy”, Carol Sutton, and Dane Rhodes.

“It’s a great opportunity for everyone to see well-known professionals [and] at the same time to get people from the community working with these people all on the same stage,” Tommye says of the stint on the bayou. “I think it’s a learning experience for everyone. It’s a very important play and it will be throughout history, it’s very relevant today and it’s a must see for everyone.”

The closing arguments will be made when the public gets to join this cast as they tell the tale told through the eyes of Scout. Will they sway you in favor of Miss Mayella? Will Atticus make you think so hard you begin to doubt your original thought and sway toward Tom Robinson? Join The Bayou Playhouse in February to find out.

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The childhood classic comes to life in this production by Vandebilt Catholic High School’s theatre program. Based on the comic strip by Harold Gray, little orphan Annie finds herself enfolded in the lifestyle of one Mr. Daddy Warbucks. Featuring all the musical hits, like “It’s a Hard Knock Life”, this show is perfect for the whole family.

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The dress is perfect, the flowers are perfect, the cake is perfect…Courtney’s big day is shaping up to be the picture of marital bliss. Then…the doorbell rings. Find out what happens when this farce penned by comedian Lewis Black debuts at the end of this month.

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ARTS

BY MELISSA DUET

PHOTOS BY JOAN MARCUS

Everything you see exists together in a delicate balance.

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egal, majestic, powerful – Disney’s “The Lion King” is as impressive as the prince the legendary story centers around. The elaborate stage show, which first delighted audiences in 1997 and has since become the highest-grossing Broadway musical of all time, is set to captivate even more attendees as it roars into the Saenger Theatre for a month-long residency.

The third longest running Broadway show behind “Chicago” and “The Phantom of the Opera”, “The Lion King” takes the story of the banished young prince returning to his homeland to recapture what is rightfully his and transforms it into an artistic masterpiece that has captured the hearts of more than 85 million audience members worldwide since its debut. With the soul-stirring music and lyrics of Elton John and Tim Rice setting the mood, experimental theater director, Julie Taymor, breaks the wall between screen and stage, bringing to life the pivotal themes and characters that make the show what it is.

Nia Halloway grew up immersed in the world of live theatre, performing in middle and high school productions, as well as local productions in Atlanta, Georgia. Her participation in, another Disney classic, “101 Dalmatians,” stirried in her a love for the stage, leading her to her eventual audition for “The Lion King.”

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“After that experience I was obsessed with live theatre. It’s always been something I wanted to do,” she explains. “The show came to Atlanta for an open audition and I happened to be 17 at the time. They were calling for 18 and up, but me and my parents decided that it was worth it to go and give it a try…We went, the audition went well, I got a call back, and a couple of months later, I got a callback to New York. That was some of the hardest work I had ever done in my life. The audition was two days. I was super excited but super nervous because I had never experienced anything as big as ‘The Lion King’. About two weeks later after my audition in New York, I was on Spring Break having the worst time ever and my mom woke me up at like six one morning and was like, ‘Good morning, Nala’.”

Nia joined the touring production

in 2013, taking on the role of the supportive, encouraging wife to Simba, a role the actress says she loves because of its positive image to young women. Particularly through her solo, “Shadowland”, a song added to the wildly popular collection of songs for the stage production, Nia says Nala really shows what she is made of. “’Shadowland’ was an addition to the show by Julie Taymor and when people watch ‘Shadowland’, it takes them on an emotional rollercoaster,” she explains. “Nala goes through multiple phases in the song where she’s completely vulnerable and strong and I think that is an awesome display for young women and young girls. I think it was an amazing addition to Nala as a character.”

Though to the audience the show runs seamlessly night after night, what goes into making it look so effortless

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is nothing short of impressive. Many of the actors don elaborate headpieces and operate Balinese-style puppets, inspired by the director’s experience in Asia during a foreign exchange program at 15. This dynamic approach to storytelling allows for both human and animal to simultaneously live on the stage.

“It’s definitely a challenge,” Nia says. “The headpieces that we wear, the movement that we do to make the puppets come alive. That aspect of it too, making sure that the audiences are having a double effect of getting lost and forgetting that we’re there and watching our masks, that’s probably the most difficult part about it. I think it’s fun because there are humans playing it and we can play it so many different ways. With it being a universal show, people of different backgrounds come and watch the show. The music

is universal and it embodies so many cultures.”

It’s in the innovative way of telling a beloved tale that “The Lion King” continues to touch hearts, stir souls and allow audiences to find their place within the circle of life.

“That’s the amazing thing about what we do. We are just doing what we love and when people are watching the show, we don’t know what they are going through,” Nia explains. “After the show, people come up and tell us their father may have passed away and they come and see the show and it helps them process it or they’re in love and they come and see the show and it makes them feel that even more. I think that’s the best part about what we get to do. We get to inspire people that we don’t know but we have some type of connection in that moment.”

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RELIVING t h e

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BY LAURA A. BROWNING

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he drive to write “Faith, Families & Friends: 150 Years of Sacred Heart and Montegut” came from anniversaries of a school and a church, as well as a personal desire to prove I could research and write again. That might be a book someday. It has been a long journey full of challenges, and lots of stomped feet.

One of the important things to know is that you cannot carve out Montegut and tell the story of the school or the church. Like all small places, each element is essential in describing the community. The book began as a part of the celebration for Montegut School’s centennial celebration in 2012, but that didn’t work out. The church, however, would celebrate its 150th anniversary in 2014. So, the research shifted.

As I worked with Dr. Chris Cenac, Sr. on “Hardscrabble to Hallelujah”, a history of Bayou Terrebonne, the opportunity challenged me to unearth verifiable facts to go along with the stories captured by Sherwin “Chabbie” Guidry and others. The research opportunities let me authenticate the stories I heard as a child riding back and forth with my mother, Annabelle S. Browning, and her mother, Annette Duplantis Stoufflet, as we travelled from Montegut to Pointe a Barre. My grandfather had owned property there and operated a store at Pointe a Barre from the turn of the 20th century to 1939. My grandmother remained there until her death in 1964. As I worked on the books, I rode up and down the bayou tracing those rides, straining to hear their conversations in my head and heart once again. And every now and

then, I could hear them clearly, but had to remember to shift from their French to my English. My grandmother died in 1964, and my mom died in 1995, so you know that they have been waiting for a while to tell the stories again.

I learned to glean from internet academic sources like the Library of Congress, U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, and Notre Dame. I worked with copies of original documents in the Conveyance offices in Houma, archives in Diocesan offices and Nicholls State University. I wore off the keyboard markings on my laptop.

It was heartbreaking to hear the now mature 16-year-olds talk about battling the lighning-sparked fire destroying their church in 1954. I was able to touch actual embers of the building, burned missal pages, and altar cloths salvaged, all saved in an attic-find scrapbook.

The folks who shared wedding pictures, newspaper clippings, artifacts, and stories, all in an effort to preserve those stories, shaped this book. One of the dreadful risks of living at our end of the world is that we have flooded too many times, but we are stickers - we are still here. Not a lot of logic there, but many of us have had remnants of our umbilical cords buried under the rose bush. I really think my mom brought ours back from Ohio in order to plant us in this soil, like so many before and after.

I worked with the Diocesan Archives in New Orleans and Thibodaux. It was amazing to see the beautifully hand-written records about Sacred Heart Church. The archives of Notre Dame provided online translations of the letters for the Louisiana Bishops

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Odin, Blanc, and Janssens. A clue from a former resident now in South Carolina led me to the full records on a key insanity trial for a hermit. The Terrebonne Parish Conveyance and Marriage records as well as the HoumaThibodaux Diocese cemetery records gave me clues to close gaps in Gabriel Montegut’s life.

One other long sought element was the architectural plans for Montegut and Bourg Schools. Then, one day, one quick conversation and Robert Brantley, author of “Henry Howard: Louisiana’s Architect”, gave me the lead I needed. The designs were probably the work of the firm, Favrot & Livadais. He also told me that Mathes Brierre was the descendent of Favrot and Livadais and would have their records. Ed Brierre turned out to be an old school building junkie. He sent me the full set of plans for Montegut and Bourg from the firm’s private library. The buildings at Montegut and Bourg represent the golden age of school construction, and according to Ed, Terrebonne Parish probably has the largest collection of these treasures in the United States.

The opportunities for discovery never ended, and I don’t expect them to end.

One day, I drove by the local theater to find a door opened to the past by a new owner. The theater closed in 1967, but somehow the Friday and Saturday night popcorn boxes, like the screen, seats, and projectors, were all in place.

But that’s another story for another time.

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LET’S GO TO THE MOVIES

by Jonah Giroir

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he 2017 slate of movies kicks off with “Hidden Figures” (Jan. 6), which tells the true story of Katherine Johnson (Taraji P. Henson), Dorothy Vaughan (Octavia Spencer), and Mary Jackson (Janelle Monae) – three brilliant African-American women working at NASA. The film follows them as they provide the brainpower behind the launch of astronaut John Glenn, an achievement that reinvigorated the nation’s confidence in the famed Space Race.

Continuing with the theme of true stories on the big screen, “Patriots Day” (Jan. 13) and “The Founder” (Jan. 20) also hit theaters this month.

“Patriots Day” kicks off with the events of the 2013 bombing at the Boston Marathon. Following the attack, Police Sergeant Tommy Saunders (Mark

Wahlberg) and a team of survivors, first responders, and investigators begin their hunt for the bombers before they strike again. Kevin Bacon, John Goodman, J.K. Simmons, and Michelle Monaghan add their talents to the film’s cast. “The Founder” stars Michael Keaton in his portrayal of Ray Kroc, a salesman from Illinois. He eventually comes across Mac and Dick McDonald, brothers who were running a burger operation in 1950s southern California.

Check this out to see how Kroc is impressed by the brothers’ operations and eventually comes into ownership of the company, turning it into the billiondollar empire.

January also provides new entries into established franchises in the form of “Underworld: Blood Wars” (Jan. 6), “xXx: The Return of Xander

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Cage” (Jan. 20), and “Resident Evil: The Final Chapter” (Jan. 27).

“Underworld: Blood Wars” is the fifth installment in this franchise, and Kate Beckinsale reprises her role of Selene as she aims to stop the neverending war between the Lycans and Vampires. “xXx” follows super athlete Xander Cage (Vin Diesel) in his return to action after being left for dead.

Upon his return, Cage finds himself in the middle of a deadly conspiracy filled with collusion in the highest levels of world government. Finally, “Resident Evil: The Final Chapter” picks up immediately after the events of “Resident Evil: Retribution” where Alice (Milla Jovovich) is the only survivor from humanity’s last stand against the undead. Unfortunately, she must return to the site where this terrible nightmare began and continue her fight in this apocalyptic world. All three of these movies should provide enough action to satisfy moviegoers looking for a thrill.

The most kid-friendly option this month comes in the form of “Monster Trucks” (Jan. 13). A high school senior builds a monster truck from scrap parts, and comes into contact with a strange, subterranean creature that has a talent for speed. The trailers for the

movie have shown the creature acting as an engine of sorts with a charming personality.

Conveniently, the only wide release horror movie this month happens to fall on Friday the Thirteenth. “The Bye Bye Man” (Jan. 13) explores the horrific origins of a mysterious figure that is found to be the root cause of the evil behind man’s most unspeakable acts. Three college students discover The Bye Bye Man’s existence, and he begins to haunt them immediately after.

These students must try to save each other while keeping his existence a secret to save others.

Finally, “Live By Night” (Jan. 13) takes us to Boston, 1926 where the ‘20s are roaring and the liquor is pouring. In the midst of Prohibition, the underground is comprised of an endless network of distilleries, speakeasies, gangsters, and corrupt cops. Ben Affleck directs and stars as Joe Coughlin as we watch he and his friends live life to the fullest while trying to stay alive through it all. The latest film that Affleck directed, “Argo”, earned Best Motion Picture of the Year at the 2013 Academy Awards, so it will be intriguing to see if he can continue that success.

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Library

AT THE LIBRARY LAFOURCHE PARISH HOBBY SHARE January is National Hobby Month. Share your hobby by stopping in and having your picture taken with an item from home or book related to your hobby. Your picture will go in the hobby display, which will stay up all month.

JAN. 4, LIBRARY HOURS, LOCKPORT BRANCH

J.R.R. TOLKIEN MOVIE MARATHON Celebrate J.R.R. Tolkien’s birthday at the library by enjoying a movie marathon of Warner Bros.’s “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey”, “The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug” and “The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies”.

LOCAL SURROUNDINGS Drop in to hear the musical recordings of Louisiana Hall of Famer and local musician Les Domanague.

JAN. 11, 2 P.M., LOCKPORT BRANCH

GLOBAL ART TAKES Create an Indonesia-inspired paint-stamped Batik banner. Sign up at the library.

JAN. 12, 4 P.M., LOCKPORT BRANCH

TEEN & TWEEN ADVISORY MEETING Stop by to share your ideas about what you’d like to do at the library. Snacks served. For ages 10-17.

JAN. 13, 4:30 P.M., CHOCTAW BRANCH

JAN. 4, 12 P.M., BAYOU BLUE BRANCH

LINE DANCING

SCRAPBOOKING SOCIAL

Kick up your heels and have a ball with others at the library. Learn new line dances or practice old ones. Dancers of all levels are welcome.

January is National Hobby Month, and the library is hosting a scrapbooking social. Bring a completed page to discuss tips and tricks with other scrapbookers. Some supplies will be provided to make a scrapbook page to take home after the social.

JAN. 4, 5:15 P.M., THIBODAUX BRANCH

NO SEW PILLOW CRAFT Enjoy an easy and fun technique to make your own pillow. Sign up at the library. For ages 4-9.

JAN. 5, 5 P.M., CHOCTAW BRANCH

STORYTIME BOOK CLUB: “PENGUINS, PENGUINS, EVERYWHERE”

JAN. 14, 2 P.M., SOUTH LAFOURCHE BRANCH

BEADED MARDI GRAS MASK CRAFT Use a cardstock cut-out and use Mardi Gras beads to decorate a mask. Sign up at the library.

JAN. 14, 4:30 P.M., GHEENS BRANCH

KAWAII DRAW Kawaii is a Japanese word meaning “cute.”

Learn to draw adorably cute manga creations.

Sign up at the library.

JAN. 14, 5 P.M., LOCKPORT BRANCH

EDGAR ALLEN POE BOOK ART

Enjoy a story hour for children of all ages that ends with a craft. Registered children will receive a copy of one of the books to keep. One book per household, while supplies last. Register your child at the library.

Celebrate Edgar Allen Poe’s birthday by creating book artwork using stenciled and upcycled books.

JAN. 5, 5 P.M., GOLDEN MEADOW BRANCH

FREEDOM MARCH ESSAYS

DIY LAVA LAMPS CRAFT

Throughout the month, write and submit essays celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Then, on Jan. 19, join us for a reading of these essays.

Learn how to create your own groovy lava lamp using household items. Sign up at the library.

JAN. 19, 5 P.M., BAYOU BLUE BRANCH

Enjoy a global exploration of landmarks and locations using the Google Earth app for iPad. JAN. 7, 5 P.M., LAROSE BRANCH

FLEUR-DE-LIS PAINTING CLASS January is National Hobby Month and adults are invited to attend the library’s painting class. Paint a fleur-de-lis on canvas to take home. Sign up at the library.

Meet local fantasy and science fiction short story author Angel Dawn and learn about her works and writing process.

JAN. 9, 2 P.M., LOCKPORT BRANCH

JAN. 24, 4 P.M., LOCKPORT BRANCH

ALICE IN WONDERLAND TEA PARTY Celebrate Lewis Carroll’s birthday at an Alice in Wonderland-themed tea party. Enjoy games, crafts, and yummy food. For ages 4-9.

JAN. 27, 4 P.M., CHOCTAW BRANCH

PEACE DOVES CRAFT Celebrate the life of Martin Luther King Jr. by making a peace dove in his honor. Sign up at the library.

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

JAN. 2, 10 A.M., EAST HOUMA BRANCH

ECHO: THE TEEN VOICES OF THE TERREBONNE PARISH LIBRARY SYSTEM This youth advisory group for the Terrebonne Parish Library meets to discuss teen programming, suggest improvements to the collections and services offered to teens, and participate in community outreach. ECHO also plans and hosts social events. If you would like more information, contact Kati Callais at 985.875.5158 ext. 233 or kcallais@mytpl.org or Cheri Andrepont at 985.875.5158 ext. 130 or candrepont@mytpl.com.

JAN. 5, 6:30 P.M., MAIN BRANCH

JAN. 28, 4 P.M., LOCKPORT BRANCH

JAN. 19, 6:30 P.M., MAIN BRANCH

TRIVIAL PURSUIT “STAR WARS”

MURDER MYSTERY NIGHT

Join the dark side as teams compete in a Star Wars-themed version of this classic game.

JAN. 30, 10:30 A.M., LOCKPORT BRANCH

TERREBONNE PARISH SILHOUETTE CAMEO LESSONS

Think you have what it takes to solve a mystery?

Come out for this murder mystery themed lock-in at the library. For teens only. Registration required. Permission slips must be returned to the North Branch by Jan. 4 and are available at the circulation desk or by contacting the library.

JAN. 6, 6 P.M., NORTH BRANCH

RÉSUMÉ HELP

Learn new design techniques each week. There’s no need to bring your machine. Please call 985.563.2014 for more details.

Staff will be available to assist patrons in constructing a basic résumé in the DE Room at the Main Library.

EVERY WEDNESDAY, 12 P.M., DULAC BRANCH

JAN. 7, 3 P.M., MAIN BRANCH

In this continuing workshop series, create a single person, role-playing game that will be designed using RPG Maker VX Ace. Sign up at the library.

WORKOUT WEDNESDAYS

ADULT BINGO

Complete a low stress workout in just under an hour, following along with Leslie Sanson’s walking exercise DVDs. Bring water.

JAN. 7, 4 P.M., EAST HOUMA BRANCH

JAN. 23, 2 P.M., LOCKPORT BRANCH

EVERY WEDNESDAY, 5:30 P.M., NORTH BRANCH

JAN. 20, 5:15 P.M., THIBODAUX BRANCH

AUTHOR MEET AND GREET

For 15 years, teens have been making promwear out of duct tape and entering their creations in Duck’s Stuck at Prom contest.

Get in on the fun by joining us for this series of workshops and creating a one-of-a-kind ensemble. Sign up at the library.

JAN. 19, 5 P.M., LOCKPORT BRANCH

JAN. 7, 5 P.M., BAYOU BLUE BRANCH

GOOGLE EARTH IPAD JOURNEY

STUCK AT PROM WORKSHOP 2

VIDEO GAME DESIGN CAMP

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Come out and enjoy an afternoon of fun.

Popcorn and drinks will be served.

NOISE MAKERS: MOVEMENT AND MUSIC

ESCAPE THE LIBRARY

POKÉMON MEET-UP

IMAGINATION STATION

Get your child’s brain working and his body moving with fun music and movement activites that help build emergent reading skills.

Work together as a team to solve clues and unlock the mystery before the time runs out. For 4th grade and up. Registration required.

Gather at the library with your cards and smart phone for a fun Pokémon experience.

JAN. 8, 3 P.M., MAIN BRANCH

JAN. 15, 3 P.M., MAIN BRANCH

Spark your imagination, make new friends, and hear great stories. This program, an hour of imaginative fun, is targeted to adults with special needs or learning disabilities.

DREAMCATCHER CRAFT

YOGA WITH MARIE ANNETTE FOX

Teens will be given supplies to make their own dreamcatchers.

Ms. Fox will speak about yoga as a means for relaxation. Patrons will have the opportunity to participate in her exercises.

JAN. 11, 3:30 P.M., GIBSON BRANCH

JAN. 18, 6 P.M., MAIN BRANCH

VIRTUAL REALITY DEMO Explore a whole new world through virtual reality googles. Try out one of the preloaded apps to ride roller coasters, go scuba diving, or help save lives – all from the comfort of your library. Demos are first come, first serve.

LINCOLN CENTER LOCAL: SWEENEY TODD – THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET

Join in the fun of creating a bath bomb.

Registration required.

This is a screening of Sweeny Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, which was performed at Avery Fisher Hall on March 5, 2014. Murder, mayhem, and the ultimate revenge…Stephen Sondheim’s musical masterpiece returns to life in a bold new performance by the New York Philharmonic, starring Bryn Terfel and Emma Thompson. Viewer discretion is advised.

JAN. 12, 4 P.M., DULAC BRANCH

JAN. 19, 1 P.M. & 6 P.M., NORTH BRANCH

JAN. 11, 4 P.M., MAIN BRANCH

CREATE YOUR OWN BATH BOMB

SCIENCE FRIDAY Check out these fun science experiments designed for students in 6–12 grade.

JAN. 13, 1 P.M., BOURG BRANCH

CREATE! PAINTING WITH YARN Join in the fun of Create!, an all-ages crafting experience. Each month, a new medium is picked to explore. This month, the craft is painting with yarn.

JAN. 22, 3 P.M., MAIN LIBRARY

JAN. 23, 30, 4 P.M., BOURG BRANCH

BENEATH THE WEIGHT Do you or someone you know struggle with emotional eating? Find support in this interactive workshop series. Participants work together to address why and when they overeat.

Registration preferred.

JAN. 26, 27, 10 A.M., MAIN BRANCH

AMERICAN GIRLS BOOK CLUB: KAYA Head to the library ready to discuss the book “Meet Kaya” and participate in fun crafts and activities from Kaya’s world.

JAN. 24, 31, 6 P.M., MAIN BRANCH

JAN. 26, 6 P.M., NORTH BRANCH

SOUTHERN WRITERS’ WORKSHOP

SUPER SCIENCE SATURDAY

For the writer who has never written and for the writer who has. Head over to the library for an evening of good friends, warm conversation, and passionate storytelling. Meet aspiring writers, find your inspiration, and refine your craft in this hour-long adult writers’ workshop.

Come out for a morning filled with awesome, hands-on science experiments.

JAN. 25, 7 P.M., MAIN BRANCH

EBOOK Q&A Come to the library to learn more about their eBook services, including Overdrive and Axis360. Bring your Kindle, iPad, smartphone or other e-reading device for help connecting to the library services. You must have a library card in good standing and your library PIN to access materials.

JAN. 28, 11 A.M., EAST HOUMA BRANCH

LIVING WILLS AND POWER OF ATTORNEY Attorney Mary Riviere with Waitz & Downer of Houma will speak about living wills and healthcare power of attorney.

JAN. 30, 6 P.M., MAIN BRANCH

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Library

THE COUPLE NEXT DOOR

BY SHARI LAPENA

by Shannon Porche, Lafourche Parish Library System Assistant Director

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’ve been on a thriller kick in a big way lately. I’m thrilled to add “The Couple Next Door” by Shari Lapena to my list of thriller must-reads. This book is twisty, suspenseful, and brimming with examples of ordinary people making extraordinarily bad choices—in short, the perfect crime book to add to your TBR list.

“The Couple Next Door” asks readers one simple question: How well do you know the people you surround yourself with? Meet Anne and Marco Conti—a young couple with apparently friendly neighbors, a beautiful baby girl, and a seemingly idyllic life. One night, while the couple is at a dinner party, the unthinkable happens: their baby is kidnapped. What follows is a rollercoaster ride of betrayal, deceit, and secrets, as “the couple next door” try to grapple with the horrors of their new reality—and come face to face with the “reality” of one another.

All domestic thrillers are based upon the same principle: the most ordinary people can hide the most extraordinary secrets. That’s what makes domestic thrillers so enticing, addictive and disturbing on a creepy level that you’ve just got to read—they take something that we tend to consider very commonplace and secure, such as the relationship between a husband and wife, and push it to its snapping point through circumstances that truly could happen to anyone. “The Couple Next Door” does this to great effect... repeatedly. Anne and Marco are the most ordinary of couples—Marco runs his own business, and Anne has quit her job to focus on raising their child.

One dinner party later, their whole world is turned upside down. It is then that they find themselves discovering secrets they never knew existed within their relationship.

So now you might be thinking,

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“That’s all great, but why should I read this domestic thriller? You just said they all tackle almost the same topic!”

You’re not wrong—they’re all based on a similar principle. But, “The Couple Next Door” is unlike any domestic thriller I’ve read before in its quiet-yet-driving style and constant simmering tension throughout. This book is overflowing with emotion, and readers will find themselves drawn or trapped into falling deeper and deeper into the secrets of the Conti family through quiet moments of Anne’s despair, Marco’s desperation, and the police investigator’s absolute confusion.

Don’t get me wrong—this story has its moments of shock and big reveals, and they are wholly entertaining! But what stands out in this book is the author’s ability to suck the reader into the story and the unique position that each character has to the story’s central crime. I was particularly fascinated by

the character of Anne, and I do wish the author had given her development just a bit more time. However, this book is a standout for its ability to give each character a touch of insanity, a touch of dishonesty, and a whole lot of humanity.

Last but not least, it’s worth mentioning that this book has one of my favorite endings that I’ve read in a long time. I can’t say too much, because I would never want to spoil it for you!

But truly, the last few pages of this book made the whole story for me. The author takes a big risk by choosing to end the story on the note that she does, and I think it pays off in spades.

Fans of domestic and psychological thrillers, “The Couple Next Door” should be on your TBR list. Pick this book up for a frightening plot, characters you can definitely NOT trust, and a shocking ending.

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LISTINGS

THE DISH

STANDOUT STEAK SELECTIONS

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good, juicy steak is something that should be enjoyed year-round. And even though the weather may have gotten a little bit colder, that shouldn’t stop you from enjoying one of life’s greatest delicacies.

That’s why we picked out five restaurants where you can satisfy your hunger for steak and treat yourself when it’s too chilly to fire up in the grill. So start salivating: here we go!

12 Oz. Ribeye MILANO

314 BELANGER ST., HOUMA, 985.879.2426

This ribeye hits the spot with its flavor and tenderness. Served alongside your choice of Tuscan fries, roasted potatoes or Milano corn, this steak is sure to please. We recommend adding the Sauce Nouveaux for even more flavorful goodness.

Beef Tenderloin

DOMINIQUE’S WINE BOUTIQUE & BISTRO 8013 W. MAIN ST., HOUMA, 985.223.7540

If you’re looking for a juicy steak in downtown Houma around lunchtime, check out this offering from Dominique’s. Pair it with some sautéed mushrooms, au jus, and roasted potatoes for a mouthwatering and belly-filling lunch break.

Filet Mignon or Black Angus Ribeye FREMIN’S

402 W. 3RD ST., THIBODAUX, 985.449.0333

Downtown Houma isn’t the only place with some delicious steaks. Fremin’s in Thibodaux offers a Filet Mignon and a Black Angus Ribeye that are both grilled to perfection and sure to please. Check out the sauces and toppings including grilled gulf shrimp, port wine or caramelized onion demi, and lump crabmeat with Bernaise Sauce.

Filet Mignon CINCLARE

601 W. 3RD ST., THIBODAUX, 985.227.9507

Cinclare is all about simplicity, freshness, great care, and attention to detail. All of these ideals lead to a tasty filet mignon with pumpkin puree, fried Brussel sprout leaves, and praline sauce you’ve got to taste to believe.

Beef Filet or Beef Ribeye GRADY V’S

900 COUNTRY CLUB BLVD., THIBODAUX, 985.446.8894

Two great steak choices in one place is always a good thing. Whether you’re craving an 8 oz. filet or a 14 oz. ribeye, Grady V’s is sure to satisfy.

Tack on two of your favorite sides and you’re all set for a delectable dinner.

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Show Dates

jan. 20, 21, 27, 28 @ 7:30pm and 29th @ 2pm

SEASON tickets now on sale on our website and facebook page Purchase online @ thibodauxplayhouse.com or Call 985-446-1896 Cash

Checks

Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve Wetlands Acadian Cultural Center Theatre 314 St. Mary St.Thibodaux, LA

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LISTINGS

MUSIC Beck’s

Daiquiris & Company

4293 HIGHWAY 1, RACELAND

7550 E HIGHWAY 90, MORGAN CITY

JONNY & CASIE

ROUXMYRS

Jan. 13, 9 p.m.

Jan. 28, 9 p.m.

KARAOKE NIGHT W/ DEEJAY SCOOTER

Jan. 14 & 28, 9 p.m 5 SHOT CHAMBER

Jan. 20, 9 p.m.

The Music Cove 227 HOWARD AVE, HOUMA TRAVIS THIBODAUX BAND

Big Mike’s BBQ Smokehouse

Jan. 7, 9 p.m.

3034 BARROW ST., HOUMA

101 MAIN ST., LOCKPORT

ZACHARY THOMAS DIEDRICH

Jan. 3, 7 p.m.

Booster Club 1400 W. TUNNEL BLVD., HOUMA TET DUR

Jan. 4, 11, 18, 25 DOWNHOME

Jan. 5, 19, 26 DA PO BOYS

Jan. 12

Acadiana Bar & Grill

Piazza Bar (HOUMA)

615 BRASHEAR AVE., MORGAN CITY

541 CORPORATE DR., HOUMA

ZACHARY THOMAS DIEDRICH

STEVE JUNOT

Jan. 4, 7 p.m.

Jan. 5

MATT WOODS + ADAM LEE

LIP SYNC BATTLE

Jan. 11, 7 p.m.

DALLAS MOORE

Jan. 18, 7 p.m.

CRAIG GERDES

Jan. 6 VELVET SKY

Jan. 7 KERRY THIBODAUX

Jan. 25, 7 p.m.

Jan. 12

Milano / The Patio

Jan. 13

314 BELANGER ST., HOUMA

Jan. 14

RYAN BERGERON

SOUTHPAW

Jan. 6, 20

BRENNON & SAM FLESH KARNIVAL

Jan. 28, 10 p.m.

CHUCKY C

Jan. 13 GINA DOMANGUE & SETH STOGNER

Jan. 27

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The Bayou Playhouse ACOUSTIC SONGWRITERS NIGHT FT. STEVE WILLIAMS, BEN LABAT, RUSTY RODRIGUE, DAVE GUIDRY, TRAVIS LOVEL, SUMMER LYNN JEFFREY, BLAKE GUIDRY, JERRY MARTIN, & ROB SMITH

Jan. 28

Warren J. Harang Municipal Auditorium 310 W. CANAL BLVD., THIBODAUX THE ORCHIDS LAW ENFORCEMENT BENEFIT CONCERT & DANCE

Jan. 29, 2 p.m.

The Silverado

Smoothie King Center

Orpheum Theatre

Cypress Bayou Casino

847 BRULE GUILLOT ROAD, THIBODAUX

1501 DAVE DIXON DRIVE, NEW ORLEANS

129 ROOSEVELT WAY, NEW ORLEANS

832 MARTIN LUTHER KING ROAD,

SEABROOK

RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS

ANNE-MARIE MCDERMOTT

CHARENTON

Jan. 5, 7:30 p.m.

LEANN RIMES (THE PAVILION)

EDGAR MEYER AND ‘AN AMERICAN IN PARIS’

Jan. 14, 8 p.m.

Jan. 24, 6:30 p.m.

Which Craft?

Jan. 10, 7 p.m.

Texas Club

Jan. 13, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 14, 7:30 p.m.

1527 POLK ST, HOUMA

456 N. DONMOOR AVE., BATON ROUGE COREY SMITH

E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL:

BUMPIN UGLIES REUNION SHOW

Jan. 20, 9 p.m.

FILM WITH LIVE ORCHESTRA

Jan. 7, 7:30 p.m.

MICHAEL RAY

Jan. 28, 10:30 p.m.

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Jan. 21, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 22, 2:30 p.m.

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Want to see a full list of upcoming events?

Visit GUMBOGUIDE.COM for the complete list.

LISTINGS

LAGNIAPPE Thursday, Jan. 12

Tuesday, Jan. 17

AN EVENING SOIREE’ FOR WOMEN

THE REVOLUTION

Women’s Inspirational Network with Knowledge is hosting a casual evening of networking, shopping, and fun at Root2Rise. You may be the lucky winner of a door prize from one of the women entrepreneur exhibitors. Admission is $5 per person at the door and light snacks will be served.

This year, don’t make a resolution. Join The Revolution with TGMC Healthy Lifestyles Center. This six-week program, led by Health & Sports Performance Specialist Zach Voss and Registered Dietitian Michelle Briceno, includes one training session per week at the Sports Performance Training Center, a weekly at-home workout plan, one weekly check-in email, one weekly spin class and three nutrition classes.

Cost is $175 for the program.

4 P.M., ROOT2RISE, HOUMA

Friday, Jan. 13 VIRTUAL ACADEMY OF LAFOURCHE EDUCATION THAT WORKS! GALA

Friday, Jan. 6 KINGS DAY CELEBRATION The whole family is invited to Cannata’s for this celebration of Twelfth Night. From 3-5 p.m. kids can participate in a free king cake decorating contest. From 6-8 p.m. the adults may enjoy entertainment, king cake, and tastings of fine wines and Mardi Gras craft cocktails 3 P.M. - 8 P.M., CANNATA’S WEST PARK, HOUMA

Saturday, Jan. 7 NEW YEAR’S DODGEBALL TOURNAMENT Compete in this co-ed dodgeball tournament hosted by Houma Social Sports. Included in your registration is a game minimum, balls, courts, and shirts. The games will be played 4 v 4 (1 Female minimum).

8 A.M.-3 P.M., WEST HOUMA GYM, HOUMA HOUMASOCIALSPORTS.LEAGUELAB.COM

JOURNEY TO HEALING MEETING Join other parents who have suffered the loss of a child to connect, discuss and share. This meeting is hosted by Jax’s Journey to Healing, a Patterson-based non-profit organization created to reach out to families who have experienced such a loss. The organization is run by Jax’s parents and is an affiliate of Roman’s Wings of Hope.

BUMPIN UGLIES REUNION SHOW & DAT’Z ITALIAN WOOD FIRED PIZZA Enjoy an evening of great music and great food.

Bumpin Uglies will be getting together to rock the house with their first public performance in years and Dat’z Italian Wood Fired Pizzas will be making your favorite gourmet wood fired pizzas to order. Cost is $5 at the door.

7:30 P.M., WHICH CRAFT?, HOUMA

Monday, Jan. 9 LIFESTYLE CHANGES = WEIGHT MANAGEMENT Join the Wellness Education Center of Thibodaux Regional for this eight-week program to manage your lifestyle and lose weight. The program teaches you to make changes in your lifestyle to promote healthy eating and regular exercise. Topics include the basics of weight loss, meal planning and portion control, physical activity and eating out, and more. Instructors are Registered Dietitians Becky Roussell and Deana Leonard and Registered Nurses Katie Richard and Wendy Naquin. Cost is $75.

JAN. 9, 16, 23, 30, FEB. 6, 13, 20, MARCH 6, 5:30-6:30 P.M., WELLNESS CENTER OF THIBODAUX REGIONAL, THIBODAUX THIBODAUX.COM

4-5:30 P.M., 727 MYRTLE ST., MORGAN CITY

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Join administration from Virtual Academy of Lafourche for this second annual benefit for the school, which provides online curriculum and onsite instruction as a type 1 public charter school. The evening includes food, drink, entertainment and an auction. Tickets are $25 for individuals, $45 for couples and $180 for a table.

6:30 P.M., WARREN J. HARANG MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM, THIBODAUX VALCHARTER.ORG

PARTY FOR LOCAL ARTISTS The Bayou Regional Arts Council hosts this party for local artists at Cristiano Ristorante to build relationships and share ideas. There will be a door prize and appetizers as well.

7 P.M., CRISTIANO RISTORANTE, HOUMA

Saturday, Jan. 14 BP 100 LAUNCH + FAB & FIT WELLNESS EXPO Experience the launch of Body Pump Release #100 and visit with various local wellness practitioners to help improve your wellness and health to fight anything that comes your way.

TRAINING SESSIONS: TUES. OR THURS., 7 P.M.; SPIN CLASSES: THURS., 6 A.M. OR 5:30 P.M. TGMC.COM/EVENTS/REVOLUTION/

Thursday, Jan. 19 BUSINESS AFTER HOURS Professionals are invited to join HoumaTerrebonne Chamber of Commerce for this monthly networking event. Women’s Business Alliance hosts this month’s event.

5-7 P.M., CHAMBER OFFICE, HOUMA

Friday, Jan. 20-Sunday, Jan. 22 SOUTHERN LOUISIANA BOAT, SPORT & RV SHOW The entire civic center packed with your favorite equipment and products makes this one of the largest boat & RV shows on the Gulf Coast. See 40 boat brands and 112 RV brands in one easy to shop location. You can also see the world’s largest mobile aquarium, test out your fishing skills at the famous Fish-O-Rama and more. On Friday, children ages 12 and younger may fish once at Fish-O-Rama for free. Admission is $8 for adults and free for children ages 15 and younger.

FRI.: 12-8 P.M.; SAT.: 10 A.M.-8 P.M.; SUN.: 11 A.M.-5 P.M.,

9 A.M.-12 P.M., BRICKHOUSE CARDIO CLUB OF HOUMA,

HOUMA TERREBONNE CIVIC CENTER

HOUMA

SOUTHERNLOUISIANABOATRVSHOW.COM

Wednesday, Jan. 25

Saturday, Jan. 28

LET’S QUIT!

FREE TREE GIVEAWAY

Commit to quit smoking! You can do it and this free after hours smoking cessation group social series at Cardiovascular Institute of the South can help. This event is the second in a free four-part series centered on smoking cessation.

Speakers include Interventional Cardiologist Dr. Al Timothy and CTTS Lindsey Doucet. RSVP required.

The Terrebonne Parish Tree Board celebrates Arbor Day by giving away 3-gallon potted trees to help encourage the planting of trees on privately owned properties. As a recognized Tree City USA community, the Tree Board partners with various companies and organizations to provide these trees to the community. There is a limit of 2 per household. Supplies are limited.

5:30-7 P.M., CARDIOVASCULAR INSTITUTE

9 A.M., TERREBONNE PARISH MAIN LIBRARY, HOUMA

OF THE SOUTH, THIBODAUX

985.873.6569, 985.804.3583

985.873.5659

HOUMA-TERREBONNE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNUAL BANQUET Join Houma-Terrebonne Chamber of Commerce for its annual celebratory banquet. Attendees enjoy a dinner, drinks and entertainment. The Chamber’s newly installed officers, outgoing officers and board members are recognized, along with a host of other awards. Keynote speaker is humorist Jeanne Robertson. Tickets are available online and must be purchased in advance.

Friday, Jan. 20-Saturday, Jan. 21 MUTZIE Enjoy a delicious meal and lots of laughs as comedian Mutzie returns to Fremin’s. Mutzie has appeared on several television comedy shows and was named “New Orleans Entertainer of the Year” twice. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and tickets are $20 each.

CARDINALS RUNNING WITH RHYTHM 5K Walk, run or jog your way to the finish line at this third annual fundraiser to support the E.D. White Catholic High School Cardinal Music Program.

The race begins at the corner of Cardinal Drive and E. 7th St. and ends at the school’s stadium.

There is also a kid’s run for those ages 10 and younger. Cost is $25 with a shirt through Jan. 5 and $20 without a shirt through race day. Cost for students is $20 with a shirt through Jan. 5.

Awards are handed out to top finishers.

HIGH SCHOOL, THIBODAUX

985.449.0333, FREMINS.COM

EDWHITE.ORG

CELEBRATING DOWN SYNDROME STATE CONFERENCE & CELEBRATION Louisiana’s first Down Syndrome state conference and celebration will host national speakers, Sara Weir (NDSS President) and Brian Skotko (MD MMP), and several local and state speakers. Following the conference there will be a Mardi Gras Extravaganza at the La Patinoire in Schriever. Food, meet and greets, door prizes, and music from the Seabrook Band will keep guests entertained throughout the evening.

8 A.M., CARMEL INN AND SUITES, THIBODAUX

HOUMACHAMBER.COM

Join United Way of South Louisiana at this annual benefit which helps the non-profit organization continue to create change in ensuring all residents have the fundamentals of a better life. In the morning, teams will craft their best gumbo, soup and chili dishes and throughout the day, attendees will have the chance to sample more than 20 selections. Cost is $5 to taste.

11 A.M., COURTYARD MARRIOTT, HOUMA 985.879.2461, AMERLOS@UWSLA.COM, ACHAMPAGNE@UWSLA.COM

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KID’S RUN: 8:15 A.M., 5K: 8:30 A.M., E. D. WHITE CATHOLIC

7 P.M. & 9 P.M., FREMIN’S, THIBODAUX

Saturday, Jan. 21

6-9 P.M., HOUMA-TERREBONNE CIVIC CENTER, HOUMA

SOUPER BOWL

HOLY FAMILY ASSEMBLY 2215 FOURTH DEGREE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FAIS DODO Join the Knights of Columbus and friends for this monthly event to pass a good time. The evening features French, country and Cajun music from Cajun Sunrise, door prizes, raffles and more.

A dinner of gumbo, potato salad, bread and dessert are served for $7 while supplies last.

Drinks sold separately. This is a smoke and alcohol free fundraiser. Cover charge is $2.

6-9 P.M., KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS HOME, DULAC 985.855.7008, 985.876.0283

FIRSTGIVING.COM

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Geaux Gumbo

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.

@nichollsculinary

@TGMChealth

CHRISTMAS AT THE MANSION

MARY BIRD PERKINS TGMC CANCER CENTER

Three Chef John Folse Culinary Institute students assisted Chef John Folse during the Christmas at the Mansion dinner hosted by Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards and his wife Donna.

@MargoBattagliaStudioofDanse

In December, Mary Bird Perkins TGMC Cancer Center was awarded the Press Ganey Associates, Inc.’s 2016 Guardian of Excellence Award for Patient Experience.

The story of the nativity was brought to life on the picturesque lawn of Ardoyne Plantation on Dec. 18 as actors and dancers presented “The Christmas Gift.”

THE CHRISTMAS GIFT

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@houmadowntownchristmas

@houmadowntownchristmas @PotatandDonnaFestival Hundreds lined the streets of downtown Houma as the annual Christmas Parade spread holiday cheer throughout the area.

The Comunity gathered at the Chackbay Fairgrounds for the annual Potat and Donna Festival on Dec. 3, which raises money for Relay for Life.

HOUMA DOWNTOWN CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL

HOUMA DOWNTOWN CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL

POTAT AND DONNA FESTIVAL

@UnitedHoumaNation

@SunriseRotaryClubofHouma

UNITED HOUMA NATION’S ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET

SUNRISE ROTARY CLUB OF HOUMA BIKE GIVEAWAY

The Terrebonne Parish Library System Elf Booth put smiles on the faces of children visiting the Houma Downtown Christmas Festival.

On Dec. 17, United Houma Nation hosted in 20th annual awards celebration as a culmination to the year.

Sunrise Rotary Club of Houma gave away 144 bikes to children within the Terrebonne Parish community as part of its annual holiday bike giveaway. The club has given away more than 2,000 bikes to date.

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