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Time flies when you’re having fun! The second weekend of Jazz Fest is here, and this issue has the 411. Don't miss Dean Shapiro's interview with Aaron Neville, our featured cover musician, who will bec closing out the festival along with Trombone Shorty.

Once Jazz Fest ends, May continues with a bang! From Mother’s Day and Memorial Day to great events like Top Taco, the excitement never ends. Our Spring Festivals Guide features fantastic fiestas from around the Gulf South.

Summer is just around the corner, and with it, beaches and bathing suits.

If you ate too much crawfish bread at Jazz Fest, then Celeste Turner’s “10 Creative Ways to Fit in Fitness” is for you. If working out isn’t your scene, don’t miss Steven Melendez’s profile of fun New Orleans rec clubs that combine sports and mixers.

The 2019 Best of the Big Easy contest is open. Log onto WhereYat.com and click on “Best of the Big Easy.” Sound off on your picks for the city’s best in dining, shopping, nightlife, and more. The results will be published in our July Best of the Big Easy issue.

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Aaron Neville Tells It Like It Is

By Dean M. Shapiro

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n late 1966, when a song titled “Tell It Like It Is” exploded onto the pop music scene and quickly shot up to #2 on Billboard’s Hot 100 and #1 on Billboard’s Hot R&B surveys, no one could have been more surprised than its singer, a then-25-year-old New Orleanian named Aaron Neville.

The voice behind the song was unlike any ever heard in the American popular music canon up to that point. The smooth, heartfelt crooning of the distinctly pronounced lyrics, mostly delivered in a seemingly effortless falsetto range and ornamented with an operalike coloratura trill, instantly wowed radio deejays and listeners nationwide. “Tell It Like It Is” sold over a million copies and was awarded a Gold Disc.

“It was a great song, but I really didn’t think it was the one,” Neville recalled during a recent phone interview from his farm in upstate New York. “I thought it was just another ballad, but my brother Art said, ‘No, this is it, right here.

This is a hit.’ The next thing I know, it was running up the charts.”

Aaron Neville’s singing career could have peaked and ended right there, and he could have gone down in musical history as just another one-hit wonder. His follow-up records did not do well, and he was forced to work at menial jobs to support his young family.

However, the vocal pipes that some music reviewers have termed “angelic” and “the only voice like it on the planet” could not be held back indefinitely. Teaming up as lead vocalist for The Neville Brothers in the mid-1970s with his brothers Art (keyboards), Charles (saxophone), and Cyril (percussion and vocals), Aaron resurrected his singing career.

It blossomed into a Cinderella success story that would continue for the next four decades.

And, after pairing up on duets with Linda Ronstadt in the late 80s, he was fully back in the public eye, which led to a string of #1 singles in the 1990s, plus numerous awards, accolades, and concert dates worldwide.

Today, at 78 years old, Neville can still hit his trademark high notes, as he demonstrated over the phone with a full musical bar during this interview. Those notes will be heard on some of his best-known songs at this year’s New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival on Saturday, May 4, when he performs as part of the Aaron Neville Quintet on the Gentilly Stage, from 4:00 – 5:05 p.m.

He will also sing a few numbers with Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue on Sunday, May 5, closing out this year’s festival on the Acura Stage, and will possibly even participate in a tribute to Allen Toussaint on the same stage, just prior to his own performance.

During the interview, Neville wouldn’t speculate on which of his songs he might be singing during his segment. “There’ll be some old ones and some new ones. That’s what we do,” he said. “It’s gonna be a great show—a power hour.”

He did, however, hint that “Tell It Like It Is” might be on the program.

He also hinted that other family members might be joining him onstage, including one or both of his sons, Jason and Ivan, talented musicians in their own right. Or maybe his sister Athelgra, one of the singers in The Dixie Cups, who will be preceding him on the same

stage, and possibly even younger brother Cyril.

Neville’s Jazz Fest appearance might be his only concert date in New Orleans this year.

When asked how often he gets to return to his former hometown, his sad reply was, “Not often enough. The only time I play down there is at Jazz Fest.

“They don’t hire me for anything anymore.

I used to do the House of Blues. I did the French Quarter Fest a couple of years ago. But now, they don’t hire me. I go everywhere else in the world, but New Orleans gets me only once a year,” he added, with traces of sadness obvious in his voice.

Snippets of Neville’s early life and his struggles during the lean years between “Tell It Like It Is” and the later success of The Neville Brothers are told in a 2000 book titled The Brothers Neville, by The Neville Brothers and David Ritz (reviewed in the October 2000 issue of Where Y’at).

“But I didn’t tell everything [in the book], so I need to write another one,” Neville said with a soft laugh.

Born into a musical family in 1941, Aaron Joseph Neville was the third oldest son after Arthur Jr. (Art) and Charles. Along with his brothers and other family members, including aunts, uncles and cousins, he grew up on Valence Street in the city’s 13th Ward.

Among his childhood friends was Leo Morris, who later, as Idris Muhammad, became a renowned jazz drummer with a long association with pianist Ahmad Jamal. It was Morris who introduced Neville to his future wife, Joel Roux, in 1957, when they were both 18. They married two years later and stayed married until 2007, when Joel succumbed to cancer.

For a brief time after “Tell It Like It Is” hit the charts, Neville enjoyed the thrill of touring with other top-selling artists to such venerated theaters as the Apollo in New York and others in pop music centers like Philadelphia; Washington, D.C.; Chicago; and more.

But the lean years of the late 60s and early 70s found Neville struggling with drug addiction and financial woes that seriously strained—but didn’t end—his marriage.

Finding his faith, he got clean, reunited with his wife and children, and proceeded down the road to recovery that led to even greater fame than he had known previously.

In a 1976 recording session produced by Allen Toussaint for Island Records, Neville and his brothers backed up their uncle, George Landry (known as Big Chief Jolly) of the Wild Tchoupitoulas Mardi Gras Indian tribe. From there, The Neville Brothers, as a performing group, was born, recording their first album under that name two years later.

With Aaron singing lead in his trademark falsetto, the group took off in the 1980s with a string of studio and live albums, including the highly acclaimed Fiyo on the Bayou (1981) and Yellow Moon (1989). Also in 1989, Neville’s star climbed even higher when he and Linda Ronstadt recorded their Grammy Awardwinning duet album, Cry Like a Rainstorm, Howl Like the Wind. Two songs from the album, “Don’t Know Much” and “All My Life,” hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, and the album was certified Triple Platinum for sales of more than 3 million.

Throughout the 90s, Neville ran off a succession of top hits as a solo artist, including

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“Don’t Take Away My Heaven,” “Can't Stop My Heart From Loving You,” and cover versions of “Everybody Plays the Fool” and “Please Come Home for Christmas.” He also continued to perform and record with The Neville Brothers while prospering with his solo career into the early 2000s.

Catastrophe struck in 2005 when Hurricane Katrina floodwaters destroyed Neville’s home in New Orleans East. Evacuating to the Northshore, then to Nashville and New York, he has only returned periodically to his old hometown since then, most notably for his wife Joel’s funeral in 2007.

A year later, during a People magazine photo shoot, Neville met photographer Sarah A. Friedman, and they were married on November 12, 2010, in New York City. He has continued to record as a solo act with his own backup band, releasing three CDs in the past six years: My True Story (reviewed in Where Y’at in May 2013), Bring It On Home … The Soul Classics, and his latest, Apache, a collection of all-original tunes, including a sentimental tribute to his new wife, titled “Sarah Ann.” Neville continues to tour to cities large

and small, primarily in the Northeast, but his heart and his roots will always remain in New Orleans. He said he is looking forward to this year’s Jazz Fest and helping to celebrate its 50th anniversary.

For many years, The Neville Brothers were the closing act on the festival’s main stage, but, with the retirement of Art and the recent passing of Charles, this is no longer possible. However, this year, Aaron will be somewhat resurrecting that closing tradition when he joins Trombone Shorty onstage at the festival’s finale with Neville's son Ivan and his nephew Ian, who is Art’s son and the lead guitarist for Dumpstaphunk, who is also performing on the Acura Stage on Thursday, May 2.

Aaron expects to be singing two of his favorites during his guest appearance: “Yellow Moon,” the title track of The Neville Brothers’ album by the same name, and the sacred classic hymn “Amazing Grace.”

Closing out the interview, Aaron sent out an appeal to the people of the city where he was born and raised and that he still loves: “Just don’t forget to tell New Orleans that I’m still around.”

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RemainingPicks Cowboy Mouth Acura Stage, 11:15 a.m. – 12:05 p.m.

This New Orleans band is known for fusing rock and roll with local roots rock and alternative. Cowboy Mouth was inducted into the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame in 2011 and continues to play their hearts out on stages across the country. This is a great band to start off the second weekend of Jazz Fest.

Top Picks for Thursday, May 2

HeadlinerDecision WIDESPREAD PANIC vs.

TOM JONES After a few rounds of uncertainty, it looks like our two main closers for the final Thursday will be jam legends Widespread Panic and old-school swooner Tom Jones. Musically, they couldn’t be more different. Jones is way more energetic and upbeat, but Panic is known to go off on tangents of creativity that have inspired tie-dye as far as the eye can see. Basically, I don’t see much overlap in the fan bases here. But if you want to dance, go to Jones. If you like music that meanders and experiments, go with Panic.

VERDICT: Tom Jones. -Landon Murray

Tom Jones

Gentilly Stage – 5:40 p.m.

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Circus New Orleans Folklife Stage in Louisiana Folklife Village, 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Hilarious clowns, talented acrobats, and other magnificent acts under the big top are headed to the Folklife Village in honor of the golden anniversary of Jazz Fest. Go on over to catch a mini circus act that’s sure to have you leaving with a smile on your face.

Samantha Fish Acura Stage, 1:40 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Since beginning Anders Osborne her musical Acura Stage, career in 2009, 12:25 p.m. – 1:20 this creative p.m. rising blues This Swedish blues star has earned Pec singer is no stranger to re a reputation for an Ca e i n Jazz Fest, having performed tfish Meu charismatic and fun in both 2010 and 2011. performances. With Anders Osborne will be pumping out five solo albums thus far, Samantha Fish everyone’s favorite Louisiana-based songs, prides herself on thinking outside the box like “Pontchartrain,” “Tchoupitoulas Street and telling stories with her bluesy music.

Parade,” and “Lafayette.” If you stop by Don’t miss out on this sure-to-be-fabulous the stage, be sure to wish the performer a performance. happy birthday, because Osborne turns 53 on May 4.

Cowboy Mouth

Acura Stage – 11:15 a.m.

Big Sam’s Funky Nation Congo Square Stage, 3:30 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.

Big Sam has got a performance that everyone will love. Noladelic PowerFunk: That's the sound that Big Sam's Funky Nation has been whipping up for more than a decade. It's high-energy music that mixes funk, rock and roll, hip hop, and jazz into the same pot, gluing everything together with the brassy influence — and heavy grooves — of New Orleans.

to preserve and celebrate Louisiana’s unique culture and heritage. Some of his work is featured at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art. Arceneaux is known for crafting early Acadian- and Creole-design furnishings, using traditional 18th-century joinery with a hand-rubbed oil finish.

Anders Osborne

Acura Stage – 12:25 p.m.

Pecan Catfish Meuniere by Gallagher’s Grill Food Area I This delicious and creamy catfish dish is a must-have for the second weekend of the festival. It’s a classically prepared meal that will leave your taste buds crying tears of joy. If you’re not a catfish fan, Gallagher’s Grill also offers seafood mirliton casserole and fried crab cakes with smoked jalapeno tartar sauce.

Yucca Fries with Chimichurri by Congreso Cubano Food Area I Try something new with this tasty dish.

You can never go wrong with any kind of fries, especially with chimichurri on top.

Congreso Cubano also has ropa vieja, which is tomato-braised beef, and paleta de cafe con leche, a coffee ice pop. Now that’s definitely on our to-try list!

Photographic Prints by Clifton Henri Congo Square African Marketplace The Chicago-based award-winning photographer will be selling his limited edition prints in the marketplace. These prints capture the stories that Clifton Henri aims to tell, including inspiring stories of the Civil Rights Movement and the Harlem Renaissance. You will not regret heading over to check out these amazing, one-of-akind prints.

Traditional Acadian and Creole Furniture by Greg Arceneaux Louisiana Marketplace, Tent E Greg Arceneaux spends his time working

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RemainingPicks Shamarr Allen & The Underdawgs Gentilly Stage, 12:20 p.m. – 1:10 p.m.

The band has recently released their album True Orleans, and, as the title suggests, the music is true to the New Orleans jazz tradition, rendering the band a perfect way to kick off your Jazz Fest Saturday.

Shamarr Allen and his five Underdawgs are ready to light up the stage with their Big Easy sound.

Top Picks for Friday, May 3

Black Feathers and Wild Tchoupitoulas Mardi Gras Indians Parade 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

If you’ve never witnessed the majesty of the Mardi Gras Indians, this parade is a must-see!

Their colorful Mardi Gras Indian costumes take The Subdudes months to make, Gentilly Stage, and the dances 1:50 p.m. – 2:50 are a tradition p.m. that is held sacred This New Orleans in the Mardi Gras rock group, formed Indian community. in 1987, is prepared ll The parade will Fr to take the stage es he definitely be worth S h ly S with an abundance of alf the break from all of huc eH hits off their 11 albums. ked O h t the music stages. on y s s r t e Swampy jazz combines with New Orleans rock to create The Kamasi Washington Subdudes’ unique sound. The band has taken Gentilly Stage, 4:20 p.m. – 5:20 p.m. several hiatuses throughout their career, so If you love the saxophone, you need to don’t miss out on this chance to see them! hear Kamasi Washington’s performance. If

HeadlinerDecision CHRIS STAPLETON vs.

GARY CLARK JR. Chris Stapleton has been a hallmark name in country music for a while now, and although he’s a huge star in that realm, he hasn’t yet reached Garth Brooks-level popularity. At the same time that Stapleton is playing, across the Fair Grounds is a formidable artist who deserves a bigger spotlight but who hasn’t gotten it there yet. Over the last decade, Gary Clark Jr has become known as a guitar master, mixing the influence of his background in Austin, his hometown, with a dirty, raw, and bluesheavy band that complements his skills with ease. It’s a tough pick, but in the end, it all depends on your flavor of the day.

VERDICT: Clark Jr. At least check him

out, then head to see Chris if you aren’t feeling it. -Landon Murray

in the business. He’s a member of the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame and a Grammy Award-winning artist from Crowley, Louisiana. Make sure to check out what all the fuss is about, and you won’t be disappointed.

Gary Clark Jr.

Gentilly Stage – 5:45 p.m.

Wayne Toups Acura Stage, 3:30 p.m. – 4:40 p.m.

This American Cajun singer/songwriter is one of the most commercially successful

you’ve ever listened to Kendrick Lamar’s To Pimp A Butterfly, then you’ve heard Kamasi Washington play the sax. He’s also released his first solo album in 2015, The Epic, and his

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Acura Stage – 3:30 p.m. performance is bound to be just as epic!

Gladys Knight Congo Square Stage, 5:45 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Gladys Knight is listed as one of Rolling Stone magazine’s Top 100 Greatest Singers of All Time. “The Empress of Soul” is best known for her two number-one Billboard Top 100 singles, “Midnight Train to Georgia” and “That’s What Friends Are For.” This seven-time Grammy Award-winner is ready to give you one of the best shows you’ve ever seen.

going to! Lucky for us, the Jazz & Heritage Festival is fully stocked with mountains of fresh oysters in the Grandstand, just waiting for all the attendees to wander over and douse one in cocktail sauce.

Silk Garments by Mary Sly Contemporary Crafts, Tent D Mary Sly has exhibited in some of the most prestigious craft shows in the nation, including at the Smithsonian and the Philadelphia Museum.

Now you can see and buy her original designs right here at Jazz Fest. Her one-ofa-kind hand-painted silk designs are known for their beautiful and brilliant colors.

West African Peanut and Lentil Stew by Brown Girl Kitchen Food Heritage Stage, .

Ka 2:30 p.m. .m ma 0p si W 2 : Going along with the Embroidery 4 ash e– in g to n G e n t ill y St a g melting pot theme in the Food Demonstration by Heritage Tent, this West AfricanNozimasile Makhubalo inspired stew will send your taste buds Cultural Exchange Pavilion across the globe. This hearty meal will leave From 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Nozimasile you satisfied and ready to take on the rest of Makhubalo will be demonstrating the the festival. embroidery tradition of South Africa as part of the Keiskamma Art Project, a community Freshly Shucked Oysters on the Half initiative of over 100 South African artists Shell by J & M Seafood and crafters based in Hambourg, South Grandstand Africa. The opportunity to learn South What’s a New Orleans festival without African embroidery skills doesn’t present some fresh oysters? One that’s not worth itself every day!

Gladys Knight Congo Square Stage – 5:45 p.m.

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JazzFest

RemainingPicks Tank & The Bangas Acura Stage, 1:40 p.m. – 2:40 p.m.

Since 2017, this New Orleans band has achieved major success after winning NPR’s Tiny Desk contest and New Orleans’s Big Easy Award for Band of the Year. With their lively fusion of funk, soul, hip hop, and spoken word, Tank & the Bangas have something to offer all audiences.

Come witness their energetic performance, headed by lead vocalist Tarriona Fri Ball.

Top Picks for Saturday, May 4

HeadlinerDecision DAVE MATTHEWS BAND vs.

DIANA ROSS The Dave Matthews Band has been playing Jazz Fest routinely for the last 20 years, and while Matthews still has his hardcore Dave Bros fans, he doesn’t have the same following he had in the late 90s.

Sure, he still has some great tunes, but does he have anything new to offer? I’m not sure. On the other hand, we have soul icon Diana Ross. Now, the argument could be made that she too, is resting on her achievements, but seriously, how many more appearances can we expect from her? It’s just a sad fact of life. With either one, you know what you’re getting, and they’re both likely to be huge sets for the huge crowds.

VERDICT: Diana Ross, because she’s supreme. -Landon Murray

Diana Ross

Gentilly Stage – 5:45 p.m.

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Joe Krown Trio AARP Rhythmpourium, 3:15 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

This organ trio combines the talents of fiery guitarist Walter Washington and masterful B3 organ-player Joe Krown.

By watching their performance, you’ll understand why their funky blues have held down the coveted Sunday night spot at the Maple Leaf for many years.

Pitbull Congo Square Stage, 5:40 p.m.

– 7:00 p.m.

Pitbull fans will be excited for an end-of-the-night performance by this legendary Miami MC. Pitbull has made hit songs s with superstars in like Jennifer Lopez, ed l k Pharell Williams, and Sw rac eet C Galactic d Potato Rick Ross. His music Chips an Acura Stage, 3:10 p.m. – blends hip hop with his 4:15 p.m. dance-pop Cuban heritage to This New Orleans group is no stranger create mainstream smash singles. to Jazz Fest, since they’ve been performing there every year for over 10 years. However, Chris Owens no time is better than the present to see Economy Hall Tent, 5:55 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.

Galactic live. They’re on fire with a new New Orleans’s living legend Chris Owens album and tour on their heels. Be sure to returns for what will be another high-energy check out their unique musicianship and show with plenty of audience participation. style.

Celebrate Jazz & Heritage Fest!

Galactic

Acura Stage – 3:10 p.m.

Fresh off leading her 35th annual Easter Parade, Chris Owens also has her own show at her Bourbon Street nightclub if you miss her here.

Bananas Foster Crepes by Anna Lloyd Food Heritage Stage, 11:30 a.m.

The Bananas Foster crepes are an appetizing update on the traditional New Orleans dish. Prepared by renowned New Orleans chef Anne Lloyd, this dish will satisfy your sweet tooth and keep you craving more.

Fried Sweet Potato Chips by Fatty’s Cracklins Food Area II These delicious sweet potato chips are a good snack to share with your friends and family. Much to the delight of pork-lovers, Fatty’s Cracklins is also home to some of the world’s best cracklins. We don’t blame you if you decide to check out both of these

mouthwatering items.

Trapeze Arts by Quinten Jackson Louisiana Folklife Village, Tent D If you love trapeze, circus, or aerial arts, be sure to watch this talented performer’s act.

It’s a true form of hypnotizing entertainment to be enjoyed by the whole family. New Orleans-based Jackson will be at the Louisiana Folklife Village in honor of Jazz Fest’s 50th.

Commemorative Jazz Fest Quilts by Cecelia Pedescleaux Louisiana Folklife Village, Tent B Cecelia Pedescleaux, better known as Cely, has been producing New Orleans- and African-designed quilts since the 1960s. Her craftmanship and love of quilting has led to many solo exhibitions, including one at Le Musée de Free People of Color. Stop by the Folklife Village to see her intricate designs.

Catch Chris Owens LIVE at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival!

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Bonnie Raitt Tank & The Bangas

Acura Stage – 3:30– p.m.

Acura Stage 1:40 p.m.

Bonnie Raitt Pitbull

Acura Stage – 3:30 p.m.

Congo Square Stage – 5:40 p.m.

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RemainingPicks Jon Cleary & The Absolute Monster Gentlemen Gentilly Stage, 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

John Cleary is already a master of his craft, but his Gentlemen bring even more of the spunky 70s soul that is sure to please crowds. Britishborn Cleary has studied the musical culture and life of New Orleans for the past 20 years, and he isn’t going to stop anytime soon.

Top Picks for Sunday, May 5

HeadlinerDecision TROMBONE SHORTY vs.

JOHN FOGERTY And so it is that we come to the final day of celebration of the 50th anniversary of Jazz Fest. And with that, we see two landmark acts closing it down for all in attendance. Trombone Shorty has become a legend in this city, and ever since he took over the closing slot in the recent past, his performances have been exemplary of how to properly close out our beloved event.

But then, we have Creedence Clearwater Revival legend John Fogerty. Both of these artists played at the same time a few years ago, and while Shorty was great from what I saw, seeing John blow the crowd away with all his well-known tracks was something I’ll never forgot.

VERDICT: John Fogerty, if only because Trombone isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. -Landon Murray

John Fogerty

Gentilly Stage – 5:40 p.m.

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Chaka Khan Congo Square Stage, 3:25 p.m. – 4:40 p.m.

Known for her groovy hits like “I’m Every Woman,” Chaka Khan has had a career that has spanned nearly five decades. She is a winner of 10 Grammys and recently released her 12th album, Hello Happiness. This legendary artist and fan-favorite is one you won’t want to miss.

John Boutte WWOZ Jazz Tent, 4:05 p.m. – 5:05 p.m.

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Pheasant, Quail, and Andouille Gumbo

by Prejean’s Restaurant Food Area II Prejean’s pheasant, quail, and andouille gumbo is a staple that is served by the gallons at Jazz Fest. Based in Lafayette, Prejean’s has awardwinning cuisine, and this fabulous dark-roux gumbo is just one of their delicious options.

Don’t forget the rice.

Wood Carving by Roy Parfait Native American Village The authenticity of artwork produced by members of the Houma Indian tribe is effervescent, bubbling with sheer culture and history in their artistic reflections. Roy Parfait is a member of the Houma tribe, and he carves intricate and delicate animals that represent this culture. Jazz Fest wouldn’t be the same without the craftmanship of artists like Parfait.

Folklife Story Booth by Helen Regis and Shana Walton Louisiana Folklife Village, Tent B The authors of “Producing the Folk at the New Orleans BBQ Pork Ribs by Jazz and Heritage Down Home Creole Festival” are setting Cookin’ up a folklife story Café Au Lait Heritage Square booth that will be sure to Down Home Creole Cookin’ educate listeners with a fun, is a popular booth at Jazz Fest for a reason. interesting flair. Folk artists and performers These BBQ pork ribs are doused with sweet are central to the culture, education, and sauce and have a caramelized crust. If that’s history of New Orleans. Stop by the Folklife not enough to get you running towards Village and listen to thrilling stories you’re Heritage Square, I don’t know what will. sure to remember.

Chaka Khan

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Jon Cleary Thursday, May 2: 8 p.m. d.b.a.: 618 Frenchmen St. joncleary.com/tour Jon Cleary is a New END) Orleans funk, blues, groove, and piano master. His most recent release, GoGo Juice, has Cleary returning with critically acclaimed original material. His intense 35-year career has brought him renown across the world as a keyboardist, guitarist, and soulful vocalist. Taking his place alongside other New Orleans greats like Dr. John and Allen Toussaint, Jon Cleary has a unique and eclectic style influenced by 70s soul, gospel, funk, Afro-Caribbean rhythms, and New Orleans R&B.

JazzFest NIGHT SHOWS

(SECOND WEEK NOLA Crawfish Festival Monday, April 29 - Wednesday, May 1: 3 p.m. – 10 p.m., $40-$450 Central City BBQ: 1201 S. Rampart St. nolacrawfishfest.com Come out to the NOLA Crawfish Fest to see New Orleans favorites, such as George Porter Jr., Neville Jacobs, Ivan Neville, Samantha Fish, Dave Malone, Soul Brass Band, and many more at this three-day event. Enjoy the music while helping to peel and eat 6,000 pounds of hot boiled crawfish.

There will also be crawfish-eating contests and a cook-off. General Admission festival tickets are $40 per day, but for just $10 more, your one-day ticket will include a plate of crawfish. And if you really want to fest in style, there are a number of VIP packages available that include a variety of perks.

Brecker Brothers Band & Friends May 5

Louis Prima: The Wildest Comes Home Exhibit Opening Wednesday, May 1: 5:30 – 8 p.m., Free New Orleans Jazz Museum at the Mint: 400 Esplanade Ave. nolajazzmuseum.org/events/2019/5/1/ louis-prima-exhibit-opening Celebrate the grand opening of the most recent New Orleans Jazz Museum exhibit, The Wildest: Louis Prima Comes Home, with a special event. Honoring the life of the beloved trumpeter, singer, songwriter, and performer, the exhibit will include rare photographs, exclusive recordings, instruments, and stage wear on display for the first time in his hometown of New Orleans. At the opening party, enjoy a special performance from daughter Lena Prima and the Arrowhead Jazz Band, as well as hors d’oeuvres from the Garnished Palette and an open bar featuring local cocktails.

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Cyrille Aimee and Nicholas Payton Thursday, May 2: 9 p.m., $12-$15 Three Keys at Ace Hotel threekeysnola.com Multi-instrumentalist, composer, and trumpet master Nicholas Payton and renowned jazz singer Cyrille Aimee come to the Six of Saturns at Three Keys. Payton has composed, arranged, performed, and recorded for solo, duo, trio, quartet, quintet, sextet, and 21-piece big band groups, in addition to his 2012 full orchestral work in Black American Symphony. Aimee, an improvisational master, has sung everywhere—from the streets of Europe to the most important jazz festivals. These two masters of their crafts will come together for a great night show during Jazz Fest.

Soul O’ Sam Saturday, May 4: 9 p.m.

Buffa’s Bar: 1001 Esplanade Ave. buffasbar.com The winners of Best Roots Rock Album and nominees for Best Roots Rock Band, Best Music Video, and Best Bass Player in Offbeat Magazine’s 2017 Best of the Beat Awards, Sam Price and the True Believers come to Buffa’s for Soul O’ Sam. Sam Price, a founding member of the Honey Island Swamp Band and leader of Afro-Cuban jazz group OTRA, is an exalted bass player who celebrates life and empowers peace through his music. He also founded the groovy funk and rock band True Believers in December of 2015 and is known for his passionate and soulful singing and songwriting.

Brecker Brothers Band & Friends Sunday, May 5: 10 p.m., $40-$50 Café Istanbul: 2372 St. Claude Ave. jazzfest.brownpapertickets.com Closing out Jazz Fest weekend in grand style is the one and only Brecker Brothers Band, pioneers and masters of high-energy funk and jazz fusion. This show promises a “you-should-have been-there” evening, featuring world-class artists Randy Brecker, Ada Rovatti, George Whitty, Barry Finnerty, Will Lee, and Rodney Holmes. Founded in 1975, the Brecker Brothers have been masters of the genre, recording six albums

and receiving seven Grammy nominations, in addition to being session players on hundreds of other pop and jazz albums, including those by John Lennon, Frank Zappa, Bruce Springsteen, and Steely Dan. Michael Brecker passed away in 2007 and will have his legacy honored at this exciting and memorable reunion show.

Papa Grows Funk 2019 Reunion Show Monday, May 6: 9 p.m., $30-$35 Tipitina’s: 501 Napoleon Ave. tipitinas.com The Papa Grows Funk band, led by the legendary John “Papa” Gros, returns for “One More Monday” at Tip’s, alongside Billy Iuso and Restless Natives. The “bootyshaking party music” band used to play every Monday night at the Maple Leaf, but ended that tradition in 2013, leaving audiences wishing for more. In 2018, the band reunited on stage at Tipitina’s and was met with such overwhelming praise that they decided to go on again this year. Their enthusiasm and improvisational skills will be back on display to close out this year’s Jazz Fest.

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PhilMelancon There’s nothing better than live music and drinks! Every Friday and Saturday, Monkey Hill Bar on Magazine Street hosts Phil Melancon from 8 p.m. to midnight. The local performer is known for his piano nights at the Pontchartrain Hotel. If you’re looking for a night of New Orleans culture, Phil is your guy. Fridays and Saturdays in May, 8 p.m., Free. Monkey Hill Bar. facebook.com/pg/monkeyhillbar/events Sunday, April 28 21st Amendment - Jonathan Bauer, Christopher Johnson Quartet 30/90 - Chris Klein & the Blvds.

AllWays Lounge - Slick Skillet Serenaders Apple Barrel - G-Volt, Sam Dingle, Josh Benitez Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits - The Tanglers Combo Bamboula’s - Eh La Bas Jazz Ensemble, New Orleans Ragweeds, Carl LeBlanc, Ed Wills Blues 4 Sale Banks Street Bar - The Quickening Bar Redux - Frankie Boots + OddJob Ensemble + The Co & Co Travelin’ Show Blue Nile - Cris Jacob’s Band BMC - Shawn Williams Band, Abe Thompson & The Doctors of Funk, The Afrodisiac’s Jazz, Moments of Truth Bombay Club - Kris Tokarski Trio with Tim Laughlin Bourbon O Bar - Dan Ruch Quartet Brooks’ Seahorse Saloon - Po Boyz Organ Group with Simon Lott Buffa’s - Some Like It Hot, Jeanne Marie Harris, Steve Pistorius Jazz Quartet, Marc Stone Cafe Beignet - Steamboat Willie Jazz Band Cafe Istanbul - Rebirth Brass Band, Golden Gate Wingmen with John Kadlicek, Jeff Chimenti and more Cafe Negril - Ecrib Muller’s Twisted Dixie, Vegas Cola Candlelight Lounge - Carey Henry and his 6th Ward All-Stars Carousel Lounge - Amanda Ducorbier Jazz Quartet Checkpoint Charlie - Open Mic with Jim Smith Chickie Wah Wah - Meschiya Lake and Tom McDermott, Johnny Sansone Band Circle Bar - Dick Deluxe, Micah McKee and friends, Blind Texas Marlin Cornet - Kid Merv & All That Jazz d.b.a. - Jazz Vipers, Funk and Chant with John “Papa” Gros and Big Chief Monk Boudreaux, John Medeski’s Mad Skillet feat. Will Bernard, Kirk Joseph, Terence Higgins Dmac’s Bar and Grill - Hyperphlyy, The Sam Hotchkiss Band Dos Jefes - The Michael Mason Trio Dragon’s Den - Open Jam with Anuraag Pendyal, DJ Kidd Love Fritzel’s Jazz Pub - Mike Fulton & John Royen Gasa Gasa - Steve Kelly, Midnight North House of Blues - Sylar, Boomshakalaka: the Motet Does ‘90s Funk Houston’s Restaurant - Hansen’s Garden District Trio with Peter Cho Howlin’ Wolf - Hot 8 Brass Band Jazz Playhouse - Germaine Bazzle Kermit’s Mother-in-Law Lounge - Kermit Ruffins and the BBQ Swingers, TBC Brass Band Kerry Irish Pub - Will Dickerson Le Bon Temps Roulez - Jermal’s Badass Brass Band, The Will Rast Quartet Little Gem Saloon - Topsy Chapman, Worship My Organ feat. Robert Walter, Marco Benevento, Adam Deitch, Skerik, DJ Logic

Live Oak Cafe - The Misses of Mojo with Jenna Winston & Piper Browne Mahalia Jackson Theater - New Orleans Opera Association presents Verdi’s Rigoletto Maison - NOLA Jitterbugs, Sidewalk Swing, Tuba Skinny, Opulence Hour Burlesque, Star Kitchen feat.

Eric Krasno, Shira Ellis, Aron Magner and Khris Royal, Lett us in the Dumpsta feat members of Lettuce and Dumpstaphunk Maison Bourbon Jazz Club - Jan Marie and the Mean Reds, Catie Rodgers & the Gentilly Stompers Maple Leaf - Maple Leaf AllStars with Ivan Neville, Tony Hall & more, Doug Wimbish, Marcus Machado, Daru Jones & more Mid-City Lanes Rock ‘n’ Bowl - Sonny Landreth, Tab Benoit, and Jonathon Boogie Long Mo’s Chalet - New Orleans Jazz Club Music Box Village - Damo Suzuki’s Network feat.

Quintron and more Neutral Ground Coffeehouse - Open Mic with Matti NOLA Cantina - The Burlesque Band, Chance Bushman & The Rhythm Stompers Old Arabi Bar - Lynn Drury Old Point Bar - Shawan Rice, Romy Kaye and Jeanne Marie Harris One Eyed Jacks - Eric Lindell Palm Court Jazz Cafe - Mark Braud and Sunday Night Swingers Portside Lounge - Sunrise: Sunset + Billy Joe Winghead and The Shinebenders Preservation Hall - Preservation All Stars with Wendell Brunious The Prime Example - Maurice Mo Betta Brown Pythian Market - Belinda Moody Ralph’s On The Park - Joe Krown Republic - Ghost Light feat. Tom Hamilton, Holly Bowling and more Saenger Theatre - Melissa Etheridge Siberia - Valparaiso Men’s Chorus SideBar NOLA - Klyph and Combsy, Nolatet Trio feat.

Mike Dillo, Brian Haas, and James Singleton Snug Harbor - Jason Marsalis with Alexey Marti Southport Harbor - Beartooth + Hands Like Houses + Dead American Spotted Cat - John Lisi and Delta Funk, Robin Barns and the FiyaBirds, Pat Casey and the New Sound The Starlight - Mark Henes and Mikayla Braun Sweet Lorraine’s - Mario Abney Quartet Three Keys - Six of Saturns, Spaga Three Muses - Raphael et Pascal, the Clementines Tipitina’s - The Subdudes, Stanton Moore and Skerik Treasure Chest Casino - Recuerdos Tropical Isle Original - the Hangovers, Late As Usual Zeitgeist Multi-Disciplinary Arts Center - Csiga Biga Monday, April 29 21st Amendment - Dan Ruch Quartet 100 Men Hall - Cedric Burnside Apple Barrel - James McClaskey, Bourbon Bastards Bamboula’s - Saint Louis Slim, Perdido Jazz Band, G &

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Be sure to check out our new interactive concert calendar at WhereYat.com! the Swinging Gypsies, Ed Wills Blues 4 Sale Bar Redux - Tail Light Rebellion Blue Nile - Wimbask All-Stars feat. DMD the VibesDaru Jones, and more BMC - Zoe K, Lil Red & Big Bad, Paggy Prine & Southern Soul Bombay Club - David Boeddinghaus Bourbon O Bar - Co & Co Traveling Show Buffa’s - Arsene DeLay, Antoine Diel Cafe Beignet - Steamboat Willie Jazz Band Cafe Istanbul - Delvon Lamarr and disORGANized and Roland Guerin Band Cafe Negril - Noggin, Soul Project Carousel Lounge - Chucky C & Band Central City BBQ - New Orleans Crawfish Festival Checkpoint Charlie - Decatur Street AllStars Chickie Wah Wah - Roddie Romero, Papa Mali, Chris Jacobs, Alvin Youngblood Hart and more Circle Bar - Dem Roach Boyz, QWAM + Trampoline Team & more d.b.a. - Swampede III: Our Swamp Pop Songbook with Tommy McClian, CC Adcock, Steve Riley and Dave Ranson, Curley Taylor and Zydeco Trouble feat. Lil’ Buck Sinegal, John Boutte, Johnny Vidacovich Trio feat. John Medeski and Eric “Benny” Bloom Dmac’s Bar & Grill - Danny Alexander & Blues Jam Session Dos Jefes - John Fohl Dragon’s Den - Chris Johnson and the Jazz Band Ballers Favela Chic - The Afrodiziac’s Jazz Franklin Ave Baptist Church - Rance Allen Fritzel’s Jazz Pub - Chuck Brackman & Richard Scott Gasa Gasa - Champagne Girl + Leafdrinker + Bad Misters Hey Cafe - Treadles + Waste Man + Nanami Ozone and more Hi Ho Lounge - Bluegrass Pickin’ Party with Victoria Coy and Mark Andrews, Luther Dickeron and friends House of Blues - WWOZ’s Annual Piano Night feat.

Ellis Marsalis, Marcia Ball, John Cleary, Joe Krown, Tom McDermott and others Howlin’ Wolf - Club d’Elf’s with John Medeski and Skerik Jazz Playhouse - Gerald French & The Original Tuxedo Jazz Band Kermit’s Mother-in-Law Lounge - Kermit Ruffins and the BBQ Swingers Kerry Irish Pub - Beth Patterson Little Gem Saloon - Evan Christopher’s Clarinet Road, Dead Blues feat. the Dickinson Brothers and Grahame Lesh Live Oak Cafe - Lydia Violet Duo with Scott Stobbe Maison - Kaladeva Quartet, Chicken and Waffles, Aurora Nealand and the Royal Roses, Sierra Green and the Soul Machine Maple Leaf - Erica Falls, George Porter Jr. Trio with Terrence Houston and Mike Lemmler Marigny Studios - Joanna Tomassoni, Coda, Matron and more Mid-City Lanes Rock ‘n’ Bowl - DJ Twiggs Neutral Ground Coffeehouse - Patrick Pearson, The Genial Orleanians One Eyed Jacks - Frequinox with Nicholas Payton, Neon Ghost Peaches Records - Midnight North Preservation Hall - New Orleans Sounds with Joe Lastie, Preservation All Stars with Will Smith Santos Bar - Mdou Moctar SideBar NOLA - SWOTT Team with Kevin Scott, Brad Walker and Simon Lott, Mike Dillon, Brad Houser and Doug Belote, Mike Gamble, Brian Haas and Justin Peake Snug Harbor - Charmaine Neville Band Spotted Cat - Royal Street Winding Boys, Dominick Grillo and the Frenchmen St. All-Stars, the Rhythm Stompers Starlight - Lulu and the Broadsides feat. Dayna Kurtz and James Singleton, Noelle Tanned and Ian Wellmen, Amanda Walker and Keith Bernstein Sweet Lorraine’s - Ernie Vincent & The Top Notes Three Keys - Six of Saturns, Spaga, Jeff Albert’s Unanimous Sound Three Muses - Monty Banks, Luke Winslow King Tropical Isle Original - Graham Robertson, Trop Rock Express Tulane University Dixon Hall - The Tulane Concert Band Vaso - Bobby Love and Friends Tuesday, April 30 Blue Nile - Adam Deitch Quartet Bombay Club - Matt Lemmler

Buffa’s - Tender Moments with Andre Bohren Cafe Beignet - Steamboat Willie Jazz Band Cafe Negril - 4 Sidemen of the Apocalypse, John Lisi and Delta Funk Carrollton Station - Radio Bird Quartet Central City BBQ - New Orleans Crawfish Festival Circle Bar - Tremble Weeds d.b.a. - Dinosaurchestra, Alex McMurray Band, Treme Brass Band Gasa Gasa - Acid Mothers Temple, the Melting Paraiso U.F.O., Yamantaka, Sonic Titan, Weather Warlock House of Blues - Smino Howlin’ Wolf - Comedy Beast Jazz Playhouse - James RIvers Movement Kermit’s Mother-in-Law Lounge - Kermit Ruffins and the BBQ Swingers Kerry Irish Pub - Hugh Morrison Maison - The Funk Sessions, Reid Poole’s Boppin’ 5, Eight Dice Cloth, Gregory Acid, Gene’s Music Machine NOLA Brewing - Marc Belloni One Eyed Jacks - Dragon Smoke The Prime Example - The Arthur Mitchell Quintet Republic - Dance Gavin Dance with Dead Bronco, Hail the Sun, Covet, Thousand Below Siberia - Little Freddie King SideBar NOLA - Cyrille Aimee, RedRawBlak with Brad Walker, Aurora Nealand and Paul Thibodeaux, Gordon Grdina and Pals Snug Harbor - Tribute to Roy Hargrove feat. Ashlin Parker and Maurice Brown Spotted Cat - Andy Forest Band, Meschiya Lake and the Little Big Horns, Smoking Time Jazz Club Three Keys - Six of Saturns Three Muses - Sarah Quintana, Andrew Duhon Tipitina’s - Toubab Krewe, the Nth Power Tropical Isle Original - the Hangovers, F.A.S.T. Vaughan’s Lounge - the Fortifiers, Jamaican Me Breakfast Club Wednesday, May 1 Buffa’s - Open Mic Night with Nattie Sanchez Cafe Beignet - Steamboat Willie Jazz Band Cafe Negril - Maid of Orleans, Another Day in Paradise Central City BBQ - New Orleans Crawfish Festival Chickie Wah Wah - Jon Cleary Civic Theatre - the Radiators Cove at UNO - Jazz at the Sandbar feat. Peter Bernstein d.b.a. - Tin Men, the Iguanas, Walter “Wolfman” Washington and the Roadmasters, Bayou Gypsys feat. Roosevelt Collier, Tony Hall Fillmore - Foundation of Funk feat. Zigaboo Modeliste, George Porter Jr., Ivan Neville, Tony Hall, Ian Hall, Oteil Burbridge House of Blues - Michael Liuzza, Trombone Shorty Foundation’s Shorty Fest Howlin’ Wolf - Megalomaniacs Ball 2019 feat. Steal Punk, Mike Dillon’s Punk Rock Percussion Ensemble, NOLAtet Trio Jazz Playhouse - The Nayo Jones Experience Joy Theater - Shakey Graves, Illiterate Light Kermit’s Mother-in-Law Lounge - Kermit Ruffins and the BBQ Swingers Kerry Irish Pub - Patrick Cooper Lafayette Square - Wednesday at the Square feat.

Deacon John, Trumpet Mafia Little Gem Saloon - James Rivers Movement One Eyed Jacks - Daze Between Band feat. Eric Krasno, Nigel Hall, Robert “Sput” Searight, MonoNeon, Ryan Zoidis, Jennifer Hartswick and Weedie Braimah Palm Court Jazz Cafe - Lars Edegran and Topsy Chapman with Palm Court Jazz Band Prime Example - Nicholas Payton SideBar NOLA - Johnny Sansone, Dave Easley, Eric McFadden, Wally Ingram and Glenn Hartman, Skerik and Helen Gillet Duo, Gordon Grdina and Mike Gamble Snug Harbor - Piano Summit feat. Marcia Ball, Tom McDermott and Joe Krown Spotted Cat - Chris Christy, Shotgun Jazz Band, Antoine Diel and the New Orleans Power Misfits Starlight - Davis Rogan, Tuba Skinny, Nahum Zdybel’s Hot Jazz Band Three Keys - SONO presents Brandee Younger’s Afro-arp Ensemble Three Muses - Leslie Martin, Hot Club of New Orleans Tipitina’s - Billy Strings with Cedric Burnside Tropical Isle Original - Debi and the Deacons, Late As Usual

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SideBar NOLA - Steve, Sasha and Martin Masakowski Snug Harbor - Ellis Marsalis Quintet Spotted Cat - Andy Forest Treeaux, New Orleans Cottonmouth Kings, Doro Wat Three Keys - La Noche Caliente Six of Saturns Edition feat. Davell Crawford and Pedrito Martinez, Muevelo Three Muses - Royal Roses, Esther Rose Tipitina’s - St. Paul and the Broken Bones, Turquaz Tropical Isle Original - the Hangovers, Late As Usual Vaughan’s Lounge - Klezmer All-Stars, the Iguana’s Saturday, May 4 Boomtown - Dat Band Brooks’ Seahorse Saloon - Po Boyz Organ Group with Simon Lott Buffa’s - Warren Battiste, Dapper Dandies, Soul O’ Sam with Sam Price, Charlie Wooton Trio Cafe Istanbul - SUPER JAM with Neo Nocentelli, Eric Krasno, Johnny Vidacovich, Will Bernard, Wil Blades, Mark Brooks and more Cafe Negril - Joy Clark, Jamey St. Pierre and the Honeycreepers, Another Day in Paradise Carrollton Station - Grayson Capps and friends Civic Theatre- Spafford d.b.a. - Tuba Skinny, Lost Bayou Ramblers, tommy Mclain and CC Adcock, Quintron and Miss Pussycat, Michot’s Melody Makers Gasa Gasa - Community Records 11th Year Anniversary with All People, Hikes House of Blues - Architects, the New Mastersounds, Juan Tigre, Shamarr Allen, Eric Falls Howlin’ Wolf - the Magic Beans, Marcus King Band, Naughty Professor, Circle Around the Sun Jazz Playhouse - Lena Prima Band Joy Theater - Anders Osborne and Friends Birthday Bash with Tim Reynolds and TR3, Kamasi Washington Kerry Irish Pub - Patrick Cooper, Will Dickerson and Van Hudson Le Bon Temps Roulez - Simon Lott’s We Gon Do Dis, Alvin Ford, Khris Royal Maison - Chance Bushman and the Ibervillainaires, Smoking Time Jazz Club, Rebirth Brass Band, Galactiphunk Maple Leaf Bar - Jon Cleary & the Absolute Monster Gentlemen Mardi Gras World - the String Cheese Incident One Eyed Jacks - Ghost-Note Plays Swagism Orpheum Theater - Gov’t Mule Palm Court Jazz Cafe - Will Smith and the Palm Court Jazz Band Pontchartrain Vineyards - Jazz’n the Vines feat. Gal Holiday and the Honky Tonk Revue Rivershack - Supernova Saenger Theatre - Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats Siberia - Rotary Downs, Mike Dillon Band Snug Harbor - Singer Showcase feat. Cyrill Aimee, Germaine Bazzle and Yolanda Robinson Spotted Cat - Jazz Band Ballers, Panorama Jazz Band, the Catahoulas Sugar Mill - Sugar Ball feat. Tank and the Bangas, St. Paul and the Broken Bones, Sweet Crude Three Keys - Six of Saturns Three Muses - Chris Christy, Miss Sophie Lee, Shotgun Jazz Band Tipitina’s - Galactic, Jupiter Okwess, Greyboy All-Stars Tropical Isle Original - the Hangovers, Late As Usual Vaughan’s Lounge - Derek Freeman and Soul Brass Sunday, May 5 Blue Nile - Funky But Better feat. Big Sam Williams, Roosevelt Collier, Maurice Brown, Robert “Sput” Searight, MonoNeon Brooks’ Seahorse Saloon - Po Boyz Organ Group with Simon Lott Buffa’s - Some Like It Hot, Pfister Sisters Reunion Show, Steve Pistorious Jazz Quartet Cafe Istanbul - The Brecker Brothers Band d.b.a. - Palmetto Bug Stompers, Stanton Moore Trio feat. Robert Walter and Will Bernard, Xoniuqerf feat.

Stanton Moore, Donald Harrison Jr., Robert Walter, Rob Mercutio and Will Bernard House of Blues (the Parish) - Bonerama Plays Led Zepplin feat. AJ Hall, Darcy Malone, Michael Mullins House of Blues - James Brown Dance Party Howlin’ Wolf (the Den) - Hot 8 Brass Band Howlin’ Wolf - Zigaboo Modeliste’s Funk Revue 20th Anniversary Celebration Jazz Playhouse - Germaine Bazzle Joy Theater - Jim James, Amy Amo Kermit’s Mother-in-Law Lounge - Kermit Ruffins and the BBQ Swingers, TBC Brass Band Kerry Irish Pub - Patrick Cooper Le Bon Temps Roulez - Watson’s Theory, Jazz Fest Wrap Up Party - The Straight Dope Maison - NOLA Jitterbugs, Opulence Hour Burlesque, Andy Frasco and the U.N., Purple Party: A Tribute to Prince feat. Members of Prince, TAB, the Motet One Eyed Jacks - Rising Appalachia Palm Court Jazz Cafe - Mark Braud and Sunday Night Swingsters

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Alt92.3PresentsAnEveningWithShinedown Join Shinedown at the Fillmore as they rock out with songs off their latest album, Attention, Attention, as well as their classic hits, like “Second Chance” and “Adrenaline.” The four-member rock band has been regularly putting out albums since 2001. This will be a rockin’ night you won’t want to miss. Monday, May 6, 7:30 p.m., $59.50 - $139.50. The Fillmore. fillmorenola.com Portside Lounge - Mike Dillon Band Siberia - Tall Pines, Loose Cattle, Paul Sanchez SideBar NOLA - New Orleans Guitar Masters feat.

Jimmy Robinson, Cranston Clements and John Ranklin Snug Harbor - Davell Crawford and Company Spotted Cat - Aurora Nealand and the Royal Roses, Robin Barnes and the FiyaBirds, Pat Casey and the New Sound Three Keys - Deva Mahal and the Nth Power Three Muses - Raphael et Pascal, the Clementines Tipitina’s - Dumpstaphunk: Puttin’ 50 Years of Jazz Fest in the Dumpsta Tropical Isle Bourbon - Rhythm and Rain, Debi and the Deacons Monday, May 6 Blue Nile - the Nth Power Buffa’s - Arsene DeLay, Antoine Diel Cafe Beignet - Steamboat Willie Jazz Band Cafe Istanbul - Chuck Perkins, Courtney Bryan, Brian Quezergue, Antoine Drye & Neil Simmons Cafe Negril - Noggin Soul Project Chickie Wah Wah - Jon Cleary’s High Class Three Piece Symphony Orchestra Circle Bar - Dem Roach Boyz D.b.a. - John Boutte, Jazz Fest Jerry feat. Jermal Watson, Joe Marcinek, Terrence Higgins, Mike Doussan, Charlie Wooton Dragon’s Den - AudioDope with DJ III Medina, Monday Night Swing Fillmore - Shinedown House of Blues (the Parish) - Circa Survive, Suburban Living House of Blues - Jim Breuer Kermit’s Mother-in-Law Lounge - Kermit Ruffins and the BBQ Swingers Kerry Irish Pub - Will Dickerson Louisiana Music Factory - Mitch Woods, Alexey Marti, Soul Brass Band, John Boutte, Galactic Maple Leaf - Corey Henry and the Treme Funktet, Porter Jr. and his Runnin’ Pardners One Eyed Jacks - the Murlocs, Moonwalks Rock ‘n’ Bowl - NOLA Swing Dance Connection SideBar NOLA - Mike Gamble and James Singleton, Jeff Coffin and Helen Gillet, Steven Bernstein, Mike Dillon, Erik Lawrence and James Singleton Snug Harbor - Charmaine Neville Band Spotted Cat - Royal Street Winding Boys, Dominick Grillo and the Frenchmen St. All-Stars, Hot Club of New Orleans Starlight - Lulu and the Broadsides feat. Dayna Kurtz and Glenn Hartman, Craig Greenberg, Izo Fitzroy, Keith Burnstein and Amanda Walker Three Muses - Monty Bands, Miss Sophie Lee Tipitina’s - Papa Grows Funk 2019 Reunion Tropical Isle Bayou Club - Cajun Drifters Tuesday, May 7 Buffa’s - Tacos, Tequila, and Tiaras with Vaness Carr Cafe Beignet - Steamboat Willie Jazz Band Cafe Negril - 4 Sidemen of the Apocalypse, John Lisi and Delta Funk Chickie Wah Wah - Jon Cleary Columns Hotel - the Neoclassic Jazz Trio with Tom

Sancton, Clarence Johnson III and John Rankin D.b.a. - Dinosaurchestra, Treme Brass Band Ellis Marsalis Center For Music - Ashlin Parker Fillmore - Meshuggah Gasa Gasa - Blac Rabbit, the Head, Doctors Hi-Ho Lounge - CommonTone Music Series House of Blues (Foundation Room) - DJ Doug Funnie House of Blues (the Parish) - Boogie Jazz Playhouse - The James Rivers Movement Kerry Irish Pub - Jason Bishop Little Tropical Isle - Mark Pentone, Frank Fairbanks Maple Leaf - A Tribute to Eric Traub New Orleans Jazz Museum - Down on their Luck Orchestra Saenger Theatre - Evanescence, Veridia Siberia - Piano Night with Andre Bohren SideBar NOLA - Johnny Vidacovich and Mahmoud Chouki Snug Harbor - Stanton Moore Trio Spotted Cat - Andy J. Forest Band, the Little Big Horns, Smoking Time Jazz Club Starlight - Dayna Kurtz and Robert Mache, Toonces with Asher Danziger Three Muses - Gary Negbaur, Leo Forde Tropical Isle Original - the Hangovers, F.A.S.T. Wednesday, May 8 Buffa’s - Open Mic Night with Nattie Sanchez Bullet’s - Treme Brass Band Cafe Beignet - Steamboat Willie Jazz Band Cafe Negril - Maid of Orleans, Another Day in Paradise Carousel Bar - James Martin Band Circle Bar - the Iguanas, Cardboard Cowboy D.b.a. - Tin Men, Walter “Wolfman” Washington and the Roadmasters Fillmore - Rob Zombie Gasa Gasa - Sean McConnell with Caleb Ellion, Pet Fangs House of Blues (Foundation Room) - Michael Liuzza House of Blues (the Parish) - Sum 41 Jazz Playhouse - Big Sam’s Crescent City Connection Kerry Irish Pub - Beth Patterson Lafayette Square - Wednesday at the Square feat.

Cyril Neville’s Swampfunk, Miss Mojo One Eyed Jacks - Vixens and Vinyl Palm Court Jazz Cafe - Lars Edegran and Topsy Chapman with Palm Court Jazz Band Rock ‘n’ Bowl - Hyperphlyy Snug Harbor - Uptown Jazz Orchestra with Delfeayo Marsalis Spotted Cat - Chris Christy, Shotgun Jazz Band, Antoine Diel and the New Orleans Power Misfits Starlight - Tuba Skinny, Nahum Zdybel’s Hot Jazz Band Three Muses - Leslie Martin, Hot Club of New Orleans Tropical Isle Bayou Club - the Troubadour Thursday, May 9 Buffa’s - Kitt Lough, Tom McDermott and Aurora Nealand Bullet’s - Shamar Allen and the Underdawgs Cafe Beignet - Steamboat Willie Jazz Band

Circle Bar - Dark Lounge feat. Rik Slave, the Excelleauxs D.b.a. - Khris Royal and Dark Matter House of Blues (Foundation Room) - Kelsi House of Blues - the Winery Dogs Jazz Playhouse - Brass-A-Holics Kermit’s Mother-in-Law Lounge - Kermit Ruffins and the BBQ Swingers Kerry Irish Pub - Hugh Morrison Le Bon Temps Roule - Soul Rebels Little Tropical Isle - ALlen Hebert, Jezebels Chill’n New Orleans Jazz Museum - Stephanie Jordan Band NOLA Cantina - Guitar Slim Ogden Museum of Southern Art - Ogden After Hours feat. Indigo Strings One Eyed Jacks - Lucy Dacus, Mothers, Fast Times ‘80s and ‘90s Night Palm Court Jazz Cafe - Crescent City Joymakers Rock ‘n’ Bowl - Horace Trahan and Ossun Express SideBar NOLA - James Singleton Rough Babies Snug Harbor - Joe Dyson and Company Starlight - Heidijo, Chloe V. and Kathryn Rose Wood, Shawan Rice Three Muses - Tom McDermott, Arsene DeLay Tropical Isle Original - the Hangovers, Late As Usual Friday, May 10 Bombay Club - Leroy Jones Boomtown - Junior & Sumtin’ Sneaky Buffa’s - Larry Scala Quartet, Dr. Sick and the Late Greats Cafe Beignet - Steamboat Willie Jazz Band D.b.a. - Aurora Nealand and the Royal Roses, Dwayne Dopsie and the Zydeco Hellraisers House of Blues (Foundation Room) - Murali Coryell and guests Jazz Playhouse - The Nayo Jones Experience, Burlesque Ballroom feat. Trixie Minx & Jazz Vocals by Romy Kaye Kerry Irish Pub - Will Dickerson, Paintbox Le Bon Temps Roule - Joe Krown, Soul Project Maple Leaf Bar - Jon Cleary Trio New Orleans Creole Cookery - the Rik-Tones New Orleans Jazz Museum - Piano Music of Gottschalk performed by Peter Collins Rock ‘n’ Bowl - the Mixed Nuts Tiki Bar Luau Snug Harbor - Ellis Marsalis Quintet Spotted Cat - Washboard Chaz Trio Starlight - Shaye Cohn and guest, Anais St. John and

Daniel Meineke, John Zarsky Trio Three Muses - Matt Johnson, Doro Wat Jazz Band Tipitina’s - DJ Soul Sister Tropical Isle Bourbon - Wild Card, Debi and the Deacons Saturday, May 11 Boomtown - Gatsby’s Reunion Buffa’s - Live Jazz Group feat. Rhodes Spedale, Lil Josephine and Gingerbread Tanner, Freddie Blue and the Friendship Circle, Cole Williams Cafe Beignet - Steamboat Willie Jazz Band Circle Bar - Dick Deluxe, Spookey Ruben D.b.a. - Tuba Skinny, Little Freddie King Dew Drop Social and Benevolent Hall - Lost Bayou Ramblers House of Blues (Foundation Room) - Brigette Bruno House of Blues (the Parish) - Inferno Burlesque House of Blues - Appetite for Destruction: Guns N Roses Tribute Howlin’ Wolf (the Den) - Bianca Love and Champion Swag Jazz Playhouse - Cyril Neville & Swamp Funk Band Kermit’s Mother-in-Law Lounge - Neshia Ruffins Kerry Irish Pub - Speed the Mule, Roux the Day Le Bon Temps Roule - the Chandeleurs Music Box Village - Lumiere Premiere: An Inaugural Beaux Arts Ball New Orleans Creole Cookery - the Cookery Three One Eyed Jacks - PUP, Ratboys, Casper Skulls Palm Court Jazz Cafe - Will SMith and Palm Court Jazz Band Rivershack - Rhino Electric Rock ‘n’ Bowl - Crescent City Soul Saenger Theatre - Cody Jinks, the Steel Woods Santos - Hexist, Morbid Torment Snug Harbor - Topsy Chapman and Solid Harmony Spotted Cat - James Martin Band Three Muses - Chris Christy, Russel Welch, Shotgun Jazz Band Tipitina’s - Jonathon Long and Damon Fowler Tropical Isle Bourbon - Rhythm and Rain, Debi and the Deacons Sunday, May 12 AllWays Lounge - Frog and Henry Jazz Band Audubon Zoo - Mother’s Day Celebration feat. Irma Thomas Bacchanal - the Tangiers Combo, John Zarsky and the

Tradstars, Roamin’ Jasmine Banks Street Bar - Buke and Gase, Matron, Mosquito Eater Bombay Club - Tim Laughlin Trio Buffa’s - Some Like It Hot, Steve DeTrop, Steve Pistorius Jazz Quartet Cafe Beignet - Steamboat Willie Jazz Band Candlelight Lounge - Corey Henry and 6th Ward All-Stars D.b.a. - Palmetto Bug Stompers, Valerie Sassyfras Funky Pirate - Mark and the Pentones, Willie Lockett Band Gasa Gasa - TV Girl, Yohuna House of Blues (Foundation Room) - Requiem with DJ Raj Smoove House of Blues - Whitechapel, Dying Fetus, Revocation, Fallujah Jazz Playhouse - Germaine Bazzle Kermit’s Mother-in-Law Lounge - TBC Brass Band Kerry Irish Pub - Will Dickerson Lazy Jack - Triple Threat Palm Court Jazz Cafe - Mark Braud and Sunday Night Swingsters Portside Lounge - Jeff Pinkus Snug Harbor - Mahmoud Chouki’s International String Trio Starlight - Keith Burnstein, Gabrielle Cavassa Band, Gabrielle Cavassa Jazz Jam Three Muses - Raphael et Pascal, the Clementines Tipitina’s - Fais Do Do with Bruce Daigrepont Cajun Band Tropical Isle Bourbon - Rhythm and Rain, Debi and the Deacons Monday, May 13 Bombay Club - David Boeddinghaus Buffa’s - Arsene DeLay, Antoine Diel Cafe Beignet - Steamboat Willie Jazz Band Circle Bar - Dem Roach Boyz, Slow Coyote, Smokestack Relics D.b.a. - John Boutte House of Blues (the Parish) - Lovelytheband Jazz Playhouse - Gerald French & The Original Tuxedo Band Kermit’s Mother-in-Law Lounge - Kermit Ruffins and the BBQ Swingers Kerry Irish Pub - Beth Patterson Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop - Lucky Lee One Eyed Jacks - Blind Texas Marlin

Rock ‘n’ Bowl - NOLA Swing Dance Connection Snug Harbor - Charmaine Neville Band Starlight - Lulu and the Broadsides feat. Dayna Kurtz, Geovane Santos and Allison Garcia Three Muses - Bart Ramsey, Washboard Rodeo Tropical Isle Original - Graham Robinson Band, Trop Rock Express Tuesday, May 14 Buffa’s - Loose Cattle with Michael Ceveris and Kimberly Kaye Cafe Beignet - Steamboat Willie Jazz Band Chickie Wah Wah - Jon Cleary Columns Hotel - the NOLA String Kinds with Don Vappie, Matt Rhody and John Rankin D.b.a. - Dinosaurchestra, Treme Brass Band Funky Pirate - Blues Masters House of Blues (Foundation Room) - DJ Doug Funnie Jazz Playhouse - The James Rivers Movement Kerry Irish Pub - Jason Bishop Little Tropical Isle - Mark Pentone, Frank Fairbanks New Orleans Jazz Museum - Down on their Luck Orchestra Rock ‘n’ Bowl - Latin Night SideBar NOLA - Mahmoud Chouki’s Birthday Bash Snug Harbor - Evan Christopher’s Sidney Bechet Birthday Tribute Starlight - Dayna Kurtz and Robert Mache, Duke Aeroplane and the Ampersand Band, Goodnight Starlight with Asher Danziger Three Muses - Sam Cammarata, Salvatore Geloso Tropical Isle Bayou Club - Cajun Drifters Wednesday, May 15 Bombay Club - Josh Paxton Carousel Lounge - Hotel Monteleone - James Martin Band Checkpoint Charlie - T Bone Stone & the Happy Monster Circle Bar - The Iguanas, Friendship Commanders Columns Hotel - Christien Bold Dos Jefes - Eileina Dennis Jazz Playhouse - Big Sam’s Crescent City Connection Kerry Irish Pub - Patrick Cooper Lafayette Square - Kristin Diable & The City and The Quickening Mid-City Lanes Rock 'n' Bowl - Big Sandy & His Fly-Rite Boys Neutral Ground Coffeehouse - Cassidy Louis

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One Eyed Jacks - Deer Tick with Courtney Marie Andrews Palm Court Jazz Cafe - Palm Court Jazz Cafe with Lars Edegran Ralph’s On the Park - Joe Krown Snug Harbor - Uptown Jazz Orchestra with Delfeayo Marsalis Starlight - Davis Rogan, Suzanne Ortner and Tom McDermott, Nahum Zdybel’s Hot Jazz Jam Tapps II - Kevin Morris & Uptown Production Vaso - Bobby Love & Friends Thursday, May 16 Apple Barrel - Slick Skillet Serenaders, Big Soul Bayou Bar at the Pontchartrain - Carl Leblanc BMC - Ainsley Matich & Broken Blues, New Orleans Johnnys, Captain Green Bombay Club - Matt Johnson Duo Capulet - The Jazz Congress Checkpoint Charlie - The Dino Band, The Kurt Loders Circle Bar - Dark Lounge with Rik Slave, The Louisiana Hellbenders Dos Jefes - The Jenna Mcswain Trio Jazz Playhouse - Brass-A-Holics Live Oak Cafe - Keiko Komaki Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts India Arie Mid-City Lanes Rock ‘n’ Bowl - Leroy Thomas & the Zydeco Roadrunners Neutral Ground Coffehouse - Nattie, Justin Reuther Old Point Bar - Cardboard Cowboy Palm Court Jazz Cafe - Crescent City Joymakers with Tim Laughlin and David Jellami Ralph’s on the Park - Joe Krown Rib Room at the Omni Royal New Orleans - Alan Bailey Snug Harbor - Jason Marsalis Starlight - Jonathan Freilich Trio, Hanna Mignano, Martin Moretto Trio The Orpheum Theater - Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra Tipitina’s - Hash Cabbage Vaso - Jason Neville Funkysoul Band Friday, May 17 Bayou Bar at the Pontchartrain - Andre Lovett Band BMC - Lifesavers, Tempted, The Tellers, La Tran K Boomtown - Aaron Foret Bombay Club - Steve Pistorious

Carousel Lounge - James Martin Band Casa Borrega - Javier Gutierrez Checkpoint Charlie - The Hub Circle Bar - Natalie Mae & friends, Zoom Dos Jefes - Tom Fitzpatrick & Turning Point Chickie Wah Wah - Jon Cleary’s High Class Three Piece Symphony Orchestra Jazz Playhouse - The Nayo Jones Experience, Burlesque Ballroom feat. Trixie Minx & Jazz Vocals by Romy Kaye Kerry Irish Pub - Tim Robertson, Lynn Robertson Live Oak Cafe - Marc Stone Mid-City Lanes Rock ‘n’ Bowl - Junior Lacrosse & Sumtin’ Sneaky Neutral Ground Coffeehouse - Damn Hippies, Joshua Diggs NOLA Brewing - Jake Landry & Paul Piazza Oak Wine Bar - Jordan Anderson Band Old Arabi Bar - Paggy Prine & Southern Soul Old Point Bar - Rick Trolsen, Roadside Glorious One Eyed Jacks - Mad Dogs & Englishmen Palm Court Jazz Cafe - Palm Court Jazz Band with Kevin Louis Rivershack - Nicole & The Tempted Santos Bar - Real Rob Snug Harbor - Ellis Marsalis Quintet Starlight - Andre Bohren, Michael Watson & the Alchemy, Bianca Love Tipitina’s - Cyril Neville, Kermit Ruffins & The BBQ Swingers Vaso - Bobby Love & Friends Saturday, May 18 Apple Bar - Dean Beaudoin, Slick Skillet Serenaders, Set Up Kings Bayou Bar at the Pontchartrain - Julie Williams Bayou St. John at Orleans Avenue - Bayou Boogaloo presents Little Freddie King & more Casa Borrega - Javier & Salvdador Checkpoint Charlie - Voodoo Wagon Circle Bar - Dick Deluxe, Blue Tang People Dos Jefes - Joe Krown Trio Evangeline - Lil Josephine & Rhodes Spedale Jazz Playhouse - Cyril Neville & Swamp Funk Band Kerry Irish Pub - Mike Kerwin & Geoff Coates, Annual Bob Dylan Tribute w/ Foot & Friends Le Bon Temps Roule - Sam Hotchkiss Band Live Oak Cafe - Maude Caillat Duo

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BryanAdams Bryan Adams brings his Shine a Light Tour to New Orleans in May. The Canadian rock star released his latest album, Shine a Light, on March 1, 2019. Don’t miss Adams performing his classic hits, including “Summer of ‘69” and “(Everything I Do) I Do It For You,” as well as songs off of his new album. Thursday, May 9, 8 p.m., $24 - $360. Champions Square. champions-square.com Neutral Ground Coffeehouse - Dr. Lo Presents Loyola’s Finest Oak Wine Bar - Jenn Howard Glass Old Arabi Bar - Shawn Williams Band Old Point Bar - Jesse Trippe & the Nightbreed Palm Court Jazz Cafe - Palm Court Jazz Band with Will Smith Snug Harbor - Michael Wolff Trio Starlight - Heidijo, Alicia “Blue Eyes” Rene Orpheum Theater - Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra Tipitina’s - Sexual Thunder! and Miss Mojo

Vaso - Jason Neville Funky Soul Band Sunday, May 19 AllWays Lounge - The Sabertooth Swingers Apple Barrel - G-Volt, Laura Dyer, John Benitez BMC - Shawn Williams Band, Foot & Friends, Jazmarae, Moments of Truth Bombay Club - Steve Pistorious Checkpoint Charlie - Open Mic with Jim Smith Circle Bar - Dick Deluxe, Micah McKee & friends + Blind Texas Marlin, Those Troublemakers

Columns Hotel - Chip Wilson Dos Jefes - Troi Atkinson Jazz Playhouse - Germaine Bazzle Kerry Irish Pub - Irish Session Live Oak Cafe - Carl LeBlanc Neutral Ground Coffeehouse - Open Mic with Maddie Old Point Bar - Dex Daley & Jam-X, Romy Kaye and Jeanne Marie Harris Palm Court Jazz Cafe - Sunday Night Swingsters with Mark Braud Ralph’s on the Park - Joe Krown Snug Harbor - Trapper Keaper with Tim Berne and Aurora Nealand Starlight - Real Rob, Gabrielle Cassava Band Monday, May 20 Apple Barrel - James McClaskey, Bourbon Bastards BMC - Zoe K, Lil Red & Big Bad, Lil Red & Big Bad, Paggy Prine & Southern Soul Bombay Club - David Boeddinghaus Checkpoint Charlie - Decatur Street Allstars Circle Bar - Dem Roach Boyz, Malevich + Romasa + Crossed Columns Hotel - David Doucet Dos Jefes - John Fohl Dragon’s Den “Upstairs” - Nanci Zee & The New Orleans Ragweeds Jazz Playhouse - Gerald French & The Original Tuxedo Jazz Band Kerry Irish Pub - Patrick Cooper Live Oak Cafe - Ted Hefko Mid-City Lanes Rock ‘n’ Bowl - DJ Twiggs Neutral Ground Coffeehouse - Aunt Vicki, Edward Moseley One Eyed Jacks - Blind Texas Marlin SideBar NOLA - Atlas Major Snug Harbor - Charmaine Neville Band Starlight - Orphaned in Storyville Sweet Lorraine’s - Ernie Vincent & The Top notes Vaso - Bobby Love & Friends Tuesday, May 21 Apple Barrel - G-Volt, Steve Mignano Band BMC - Laura Dyer, Dapper Dandies, Abe Thompson & The Doctors of Funk Bombay Club - Matt Lemmler Checkpoint Charlie - Jamie Lynn Vessels Circle Bar - Alexander Pian, Mike Fracasso

Columns Hotel - John Rankin Dos Jefes - Tom Hook and Wendell Brunious Jazz Playhouse - The James Rivers Movement Live Oak Cafe - Katarina Boudreaux’s Family Band Jam Neutral Ground Coffeehouse - Lionel & Friends, Tiny Dinosaur, Dorian Greys Old Arabi Bar - Open Mic with Jean Bayou One Eyed Jacks - Nick Waterhouse with The Mattson 2 Ralph’s on the Park - Joe Krown Snug Harbor - Stanton Moore Trio Starlight - Tom McDermott, Asher Danziger, Joanna Tomassoni Vaso - Bobby Love & Friends Wednesday, May 22 Apple Barrel - Andre Lovett, Josh Benitez BMC - Mojo Shakers, Retrospex, Natalie Cris Band Bombay Club - Josh Paxton Carousel Lounge Hotel Monteleone - James Martin Band Checkpoint Charlie - T Bone Stone & the Happy Monsters Circle Bar - The Iguanas, Binary & more Columns Hotel - Christien Bold Crescent City’s Farmer’s Market Rusty Rainbow Bywater - Carolyn Broussard Dos Jefes - Carl LeBlanc & Ellen Smith Jazz Playhouse - Big Sam’s Crescent City Connection Lafayette Square - Mia Borders & Billy Iuso Mid-City Lanes Rock ‘n’ Bowl - Catie Rodgers & Her Swing Orchestra Neutral Ground Coffeehouse - Bob Worth Palm Court Jazz Cafe - Palm Court Jazz Band with Lars Edegran and Topsy Chapman Ralph’s on the Park - Charlie Miller Snug Harbor - Uptown Jazz Orchestra with Delfeayo Marsalis Starlight - Davis Rogan, Second Hand Street Band, Nahum Zdybel’s Hot Jazz Jam Tapps II - Kevin Morris & Uptown Production Vaso - Bobby Love & Friends Thursday, May 23 Jazz Playhouse - Brass-A-Holics Friday, May 24 Boomtown - Junior & Sumtin’ Sneaky

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India.Arie Four-time Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter India.Arie released her first album in five years, WORTHY, in February and will be coming to New Orleans in May. India.Arie began her musical career in 1999 and has since put out six studio albums. The soul R&B singer is bound to put on an amazing performance. Thursday, May 16, 8 p.m., $39.50 - $110.

Mahalia Jackson Theater. mahaliajacksontheater.com Jazz Playhouse - Shannon Powell Jazz Quartet, Burlesque Ballroom feat. Trixie Minx & Jazz Vocals by Romy Kaye Kerry Irish Pub - Hugh Morrison, Van Hudson & Will Dickerson Rivershack - Russell Joe Music Trio Tipitina’s - Brass-A-Holics Saturday, May 25 Boomtown - Brew Crew Jazz Playhouse - Cyril Neville & Swamp Funk Band

Kerry Irish Pub - Dave Hickey, The Hurricane Refugees Rivershack - Dead End Blues Band Tipitina’s - DJ RQ Away World War II Museum - Marine Forces Reserve Band Sunday, May 26 Jazz Playhouse - Germaine Bazzle Tipitina’s - Smilin’ Myron Reunion

Step into Spotlights with us prior to the event and enjoy our exclusive lounge with private entry, complimentary premium bar and light hors d’ourves.

Tickets for Spotlights can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com or at the Box Office.

May 2 - 5............................................... Disney On Ice presents Mickey’s Search Party May 7............................................................................................................ Juice WRLD May 25.............................................................................................. Big Easy Rollergirls May 31 - June 2........................................................ 66th Annual Symphony Book Fair July 6........................................................................................................... Chicken Jam September 11...................................... Nickelodeon’s JoJo Siwa D.R.E.A.M. The Tour Tickets can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com, Lakefront Arena Box Office, or charge by phone at 800-745-3000.

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SPORTS The Huey P. Long Bridge Run Starts at Jefferson Business Park: 520 Elmwood Park Blvd., Elmwood Saturday, May 11, 8 a.m. hueyprun.com This 7th annual 5K run over the Huey P. Long Bridge is the second leg of the Louisiana Bridge Run Series, which ends in June with the Crescent Connection Bridge Run. The post-run party in Gumbo Festival Park features food and drinks, including gumbo, jambalaya, and Abita beers on tap, as well as live music. Finishers also receive a medal, t-shirt, personalized bib, and stocking stuffers for Mother’s Day. Registration is $30 and is open now.

EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Carreta's Cinco de Mayo May 5

CINCO DE MAYO Cinco de Mayo Celebration at Carreta’s Grill All Carreta’s Locations Sunday, May 5, 3 p.m. – 10 p.m. carretasgrillrestaurant.com Once again, Carreta’s Grill will host a party in celebration of Mexico’s victory in battle over France. This is an all-day, family-friendly event at the various Carreta’s restaurants, featuring drink specials, free souvenirs, and live music from bands such as The Topcats, Supercharger, Sensation Band, and Bottoms Up (depending on which location you head to).

The Jose Cuervo girls will also be in attendance from 2 to 6 p.m. for plenty of raffles, giveaways, and free prizes.

5th Annual Derby on Fulton Après Lounge: 608 Fulton St. Saturday, May 4, 1:00 pm facebook.com/DerbyOnFulton Come celebrate the greatest two minutes in sports at the Après Lounge. “The connections between New Orleans and the Kentucky Derby are vast, and that needs to be celebrated!

We’re also very proud to welcome Maker’s Mark as our sponsor,” said Ray Sutherin, event organizer. Customized wood engravings by Good Wood NOLA, bourbon tastings, and

Huey P. Long Bridge Run May 11

Nolé Restaurant’s Cinco de Mayo Party Nolé Restaurant: 2001 St. Charles Ave. Sunday, May 5, 1 p.m. – 9 p.m. nolerestaurant.com Celebrate this Cinco de Mayo in style at Nolé, the latest addition to the NOLA foodscape from Al Copeland Jr., the son of the founder of Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen. Enjoy the ambience on their patio with DJs, margaritas, and Latin-inspired cuisine. While dancing to the tunes the DJ is spinning outside, enjoy Nolé Cinco specials, including $5 house margaritas, draft beer, red or white sangria, $10 frozen margaritas, and $5 Tangi Tacos or Latin Box Tacos.

Bayou Country Superfest May 25 - 26 live Maker’s Mark wax dippings on complimentary glasses are just a few of the things to expect. “We are very happy to be a partner!” said Alex Massey of Beam Suntory.

Irma Thomas and the Professionals Mother’s Day Concert @ Audubon Zoo’s Mother’s Day Celebration The Audubon Zoo: 6500 Magazine St. Sunday, May 12, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Performance at 2:30 p.m. audubonnatureinstitute.org/mothers-day-celebration Presented by Children’s Hospital and Touro Infirmary, this 36th annual Mother’s Day concert is part of an all-day family event that also features giveaways and kid-friendly activities, including face-painting, arts and crafts tables, and a “Little Critters” tent. Food and craft vendors will make the day even easier for mothers who want to relax and have fun. Admission is free for moms, $30 for adults, and $22 for children ages 2 through 12.

Bayou Country Superfest Tiger Stadium: Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge Saturday, May 25 – Sunday, May 26 bayoucountrysuperfest.com Head to Baton Rouge to hear some of the best voices in country music at this year’s Bayou Country Superfest, headlined by Kenny Chesney and Jason Aldean and featuring performances by Florida Georgia Line, Kane Brown, Dan + Shay, Brett Young, Cassadee Pope, and Chase Rice. The price of single-day tickets is $65 for general admission or $75 for reserved seating; two-day passes are $130 or $150.

Top Taco Fest Woldenberg Park: 1 Canal St. Thursday, May 16, 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. toptaconola.com Tickets to this over-21-only culinary throwdown include unlimited tequila, tacos, and cocktails from over 50 of the city’s best restaurants and mixologists. Vote for your favorites in the Creative Taco, Traditional Taco, Margarita, and Creative Taco categories while enjoying live musical performances by Otra, Muevelo, Armondo Ludec Y Salsa Royal, and others. General admission is $75, 1st Tasting with early admission is $95, and the full VIP Experience is $125. Proceeds from the event benefit Foster NOLA. Past local winners include Cochon Butcher, Johnny Sanchez, Bayou Bar/Hot Tin, Del Fuego, and Sobou.

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- APRIL April 27 - 28 Angola Spring Prison Rodeo Louisiana State Penitentiary facebook.com/AngolaRodeo Put on by the residents of Angola Prison, this event features bareback riding, a wild horse race, barrel racing, bull-dodging, chariot racing, wild cow milking, bull riding, convict poker, and more.

April 28 - May 5 Six of Saturns Three Keys, Ace Hotel New Orleans threekeysnola.com/sixofsaturns/2019 Stars align at the fourth annual celebration of music, visions, and collaborative spirit.

Featuring the band Six of Saturns, this unique show brings dancers and other artists together for an unforgettable event.

April 27 - 28 Covington Antiques and Uniques Festival Covington Trailhead louisiananorthshore.com/event/covingtonantiques-%26-uniques-festival/2066 This two-day spring festival in Covington includes shops and vendors with antiques, vintage collectibles, crafts, architectural salvage, a live auction, an appraisal fair, food, live music, and more.

April 28 Louisiana Earth Day LSU Parker Coliseum, Baton Rouge laearthday.org Continuing to promote commitment to Louisiana's flora and fauna in 2019, this event will feature over 70 exhibitors with engaging, educational activities on preserving and protecting the environment.

April 29 WWOZ Piano Night House of Blues wwoz.org/pianonight This traditional benefit, held between Jazz Fest weekends, will feature Elis Marsalis, Marcia Ball, Jon Cleary, Joe Krown, Tom McDermott, and more in an intimate venue setting for its 31st year. Ticket upgrades include VIP balcony access, reserved seating, and a buffet.

April 29 - May 1 NOLA Crawfish Festival The Smokeyard @ Central City BBQ nolacrawfishfest.com With three days of music, beer, and crawfish, this festival has an all-star lineup of musicians, including Neville Jacobs, Soul Brass Band, NFC Theory of Funk, the Mike Dillon Band, Papa Mali and Alvin “Youngblood” Hart, and many more.

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NOLA Crawfish Festival April 29 - May 1

- MAY May 2 - 5 Thibodaux Fireman's Fair Thibodaux Fire Dept. Fairgrounds, Thibodaux firemensfair.com This is the 135th annual benefit for the Thibodaux’s volunteer fire department, Southeast Louisiana’s largest and hottest fundraising fair. Support firefighters by enjoying food, drinks, live music, rides and games, and more.

May 2 - 5 Louisiana Pirate Festival Lake Charles Civic Center, Lake Charles louisianapiratefestival.com Showcasing entertainment from a variety of talented musicians, performers, and artists, this festival on the shores of Lake Charles allows attendees to experience a seafaring festival on

both water and land. There will be watercraft exhibitions, a fireworks display, cannon demonstrations, costume contests, boat parades, games and attractions, and more.

May 3 42nd Whitney Zoo-To-Do Audubon Zoo audubonnatureinstitute.org/ztd This adult-only gala is Audubon Zoo’s signature fundraising event, offering food from over 70 famous New Orleans restaurants and more than 40 cocktail bars. Bands performing on the three different stages include the Main Attraction Band, Electric String, Ambush Band, and Vivaz.

May 3 - 4 Le Grand Hoorah Festival Chicot State Park, Ville Platte lafolkroots.org/the-grand-hoorah A celebration of Cajun and Creole culture, Le Grand Hoorah kicks off the Dewey Balfa

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festival features a Blessing of the Fleet (logging trucks), parade, logging activities, music, food, forestry exhibits, and more.

May 11 Crawfish Mambo The University of New Orleans Lakefront Campus crawfishmambo.com At the 8th annual Crawfish Mambo, attendees can sample from dozens of crawfish boils cooked up by competing teams, feast on all-you-can-eat crawfish, and enjoy an allstar music lineup. VIP access tickets are also available this year.

May 11 Old Metairie Crawfish Festival and CookOff St Catherine of Siena, Metairie facebook.com/events/2332457513707977 See live bands and eat plenty of crawfish at this 7th annual Metairie crawfish celebration, presented by the St Catherine of Siena Men’s Club.

Cajun and Creole Heritage Week. This festival is dedicated to the preservation of local music, food, and traditions and will showcase some of the most talented cooks, dancers, and musicians in Acadiana.

May 3 - 4 44th Annual Mayfest Various Locations, Historic Downtown Leesville vernonparish.org/mayfest Once a part of the “No Man’s Land” between the disputed Mexican border, Vernon Parish was previously occupied by outlaws, bandits, heroes, and soldiers. This historic heritage festival celebrates Louisiana’s Legend Country that shaped today’s culture.

May 3 - 5 Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival Parc Hardy, Breaux Bridge bbcrawfest.com Over 30 Cajun, swamp pop, and Zydeco bands will play this festival on three stages over three days. In addition to arts and crafts and music, there will be crawfish eating contests and an etouffée cook-off, crawfish races, dance lessons and contests, a parade, and more.

May 3 - 5 Little Red Church Food & Fun Festival St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, Destrehan scblittleredchurch.org/little-red-church-foodfun-festival Enjoy food, fun, and live music at this festival from the St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church.

Scheduled bands include Mojeaux, Category 6, and Amanda Shaw.

May 3 - 5 65th Annual Our Lady of Prompt Succor Tomato Festival Our Lady of Prompt Succor School, Chalmette olps-chalmette.org/tomato-festival This family-friendly festival benefits the school and is sure to entertain with live music and student performances, the Tomato Queen Pageant, and classic fair food and rides.

May 4 Jammin' On Julia 300 - 600 Julia Street artsdistrictneworleans.com/events-specials/ jammin-on-julia This annual festival benefits the nonprofit organization Arts District New Orleans.

Spanning 12 unique contemporary art galleries, the event will also offer refreshments, music, and art on the street.

May 4 Sunset Herb and Garden Festival 240 Marie St., Sunset sunsetherbfestival.com With everything an herb and garden enthusiast could want, this festival supports beautification projects and features yard art, fresh herbs, native plants, herbal products, plants and flowers, food, and a Kids Corner that promises fun for the whole family.

May 4 Louisiana Dragon Boat Races Lake Buhlow, Pineville themuseum.org/ldbr This annual fundraiser and tailgating event supports the Alexandria Museum of Art. Dragon boat teams, consisting of 20 co-ed members, compete to make a day of spirited racing and community-building on and off the water.

May 4 Treasure Fest DeRidder West Park, DeRidder cityofderidder.org/390/Treasure-Fest A bargain hunter’s dream, this one-stop yard sale is held under the pines along the walking trail in the park. This unique flea market will have arts, crafts, and treasures for sale.

May 4 Westwego Crawfish Cook-Off Westwego Farmers Market, Westwego visitwestwego.com/event/westwego-farmersmarket-crawfish-cook-off All-you-can-eat crawfish will be on sale for $15 at this event, featuring live music, farmfresh goods, crafts, and a crawfish cook-off.

May 5 - 10 Dewey Balfa Cajun and Creole Heritage Week Chicot State Park, Ville Platte lafolkroots.org/balfa-week This year, at what has been called the greatest week of Cajun and Creole culture, attendees can learn from master musicians and culture bearers, with five days of classes on fiddle, guitar, and accordion, as well as sessions on Cajun and Creole vocals. Passes to band labs, nightly dances, jam sessions, and more may be purchased à la carte or in packages.

May 8 - 11 Rayne Frog Festival Gossen Memorial Park, Rayne Raynefrogfestival.com Including frog racing and jumping, live music, arts, crafts, food, and drinks, this festival is great for the family. This festival will have the crowning of the Rayne Lions Club Derby Queen, a Diaper Derby, a Frog Cook Off and eating contest, a dance contest, a free kids area with live frogs, and a grand parade.

May 11 Fraternal Order of Police Mud Bug Boil-off West 3rd Street, Historical Downtown Thibodaux downtownthibodaux.org/mudbugboiloff This fundraiser benefiting three local nonprofits is a family event featuring great food, boiled crawfish, live music, and fun for all ages.

May 16 - 18 Starks Mayhaw Festival Corners of Hwys. 12 and 109, Starks visitlakecharles.org/event/starks-mayhawfestival/30857 Featuring live entertainment, arts and crafts, edible goodies, a live auction, a car show, and the Mayhaw Jelly Contest, this festival is celebrating its 26th year. Kids can also enjoy games and carnival rides.

May 16 - 19 Hangout Music Festival The Hangout, Gulf Shores, AL hangoutmusicfest.com This three-day music festival will have artists such as Travis Scott, Cardi B, Hozier, the Lumineers, Diplo, Griz, Hippie Sabotage, Vampire Weekend, Kygo, and many more playing on the beaches of the Gulf.

May 17 - 18 Louisiana Smoked Meat Festival North Side Civic Center, Ville Platte lasmokedmeatfestival.com Live music, beauty pageants, and the Smoked Meat World Championship CookOff are included in this two-day celebration of culture, cuisine, and heroes, dedicated to the local chapter of the Vietnam Veterans Association.

May 17 - 18 Pirate Day in the Bay Various Locations, Downtown Bay St Louis, MS gulfcoast.org/event/annual-pirate-day-in-thebay/6205 Led by the Krewe of Mystic Seahorse and

Captain Longbeard, Pirate Day in the Bay is an all-ages event with music, carnival rides, vendors, costume contests, a pub crawl, a scavenger hunt, a parade, and more.

May 17 - 19 Mid-City Bayou Boogaloo Bayou St. John thebayouboogaloo.com Performers at the annual Boogaloo in Mid-City include Tab Benoit, Cowboy Mouth, Amanda Shaw, Raw Oyster Cult, Erica Falls, Angelo Moore and the Brand New Step, ShinyRibs, Roadside Glorious, Little Freddie King, and more across three stages. In addition, there will be an art market and food vendors.

May 17 - 19 Plaquemines Parish Seafood and Heritage Festival 225 F Edward Hebert Blvd., Belle Chasse plaqueminesparishfestival.com Festival visitors can enjoy great local seafood and specialties and live music from popular local bands, as well as traditional Cajun music, crafts from local artisans, carnival rides, sandbagging contests, the Seafood Queen Pageant, and helicopter rides with a view of the Mississippi River.

May 18 Crawfish for Cancer’s 2nd Annual NOLA Boil The Lazy Jack crawfishforcancer.org/nola Set at the scenic lakefront, this event promises unlimited crawfish, an open bar featuring signature Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka cocktails, and live music. Proceeds benefit the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation.

Purchase your all-inclusive ticket soon, as prices increase from $75 until May 10 to $100 at the door.

May 18 Louisiana Veterans Festival Heritage Park, Slidell facebook.com/LAVeteransFestival With proceeds benefiting the East St. Tammany Habitat for Humanity’s Veterans Build Program, this festival includes live entertainment from Big E Brass Band; a veterans tribute ceremony; a car, truck and motorcycle exhibition; an arts and crafts show; and Louisiana food and drinks.

May 23 - June 2 Cajun Heartland State Fair Cajundome, Lafayette cajundome.com/events/detail/cajunheartland-state-fair This 11-day festival includes an exciting entertainment lineup. Featuring a new roller coaster, a giant Ferris wheel, and more games and attractions, this definitely a family affair.

May 23 - 26 New Orleans Greek Fest Holy Trinity Cathedral greekfestnola.com This year’s 46th annual celebration of New Orleans’s Greek community includes an evening run/walk race, Hellenic dancers, cathedral tours, cooking demonstrations, and a Toga Sunday, in

May 9 - 12 Cochon de Lait Festival Cochon De Lait Center, Downtown Mansura cochondelaitfestival.com Mansura, the Cochon de Lait capital of the world, hosts its annual celebration of Cajun food, Louisiana music, and French roast suckling pig. There will be arts and crafts and food vendors, as well as cook-offs, eating contests, and a parade at this family event.

May 10 - 11 Zwolle Loggers & Forestry Festival Zwolle Festival Ground, Zwolle toledobendlakecountry.com/event/zwolleloggers-and-forestry-festival Paying tribute to the logging industry’s importance to families in the Zwolle area, this

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Mid-City Bayou Boogaloo May 17 - 19

Creole Tomato Festival June 8 - 9

Uncle Chess and the Groove Band, Larry "LZ" Dillon, Lee Tyme, Michael Carey, Nspire, and Soul & Parliament Band.

May 28 - June 1 Birdfoot Festival Various Locations, New Orleans birdfootfestival.org After presenting over 20 concerts last year, Birdfoot is back as a creative haven for international artists to collaborate and share through community performances. In intimate venues, attendees are exposed to artists’ creative processes through live shows and the Young Artist Program, in which young students can grow through music coachings, workshops, and masterclasses.

addition to traditional Greek food and drink.

May 24 - 26 52nd Annual Gonzales Jambalaya Festival Festival Grounds, Gonzales jambalayafestival.net Held in the Jambalaya Capital of the World, this family-friendly event features three days of musical performances on two stages, cooking contests, and classic carnival rides, as well as a car show and 5k- and 1-mile runs.

May 24-26 Grand Isle Speckled Trout Rodeo Bridge Side Marina, Grand Isle visitjeffersonparish.com/event/grand-islespeckled-trout-rodeo/1007 Compete in one of Louisiana’s best family fishing tournaments for the title of Louisiana State Speckled Trout Master Angler. Other awards for Redfish, Flounder, Sheepshead, Ling, Mangrove Snapper, Drum, White Trout, and Rat Reds are also up for grabs.

May 25 - 26 4th Annual Tremé/7th Ward Arts and Culture Festival Various Locations Throughout the Tremé and 7th Ward treme7thwardcd.org Sponsored by the Tremé/7th Ward Cultural District and the Foundation for Louisiana, this cultural event is a weekend full of opportunities to appreciate the unique sounds, sights, flavors, and history of one of the oldest neighborhoods in the city.

May 25 - 26 Baton Rouge Soul Food Festival North Boulevard Town Square, Baton Rouge hitcitydigital.wixsite.com/brsoulfoodfest This celebration of soul food includes contests for best entree, appetizer, dessert, side dish, and more, as well as live entertainment from Henry Turner Jr. & Flavor,

May 30 - June 2 The Overlook Film Festival Various locations, French Quarter overlookfilmfest.com This four-day film festival immerses participants in all things horror in America’s most haunted city. Showcasing new and classic independent horror cinema as well as the latest in interactive and live shows, this summer camp for horror fans brings together audiences in an intimate experience.

May 31 - June 2 Symphony Book Fair University of New Orleans Lakefront Arena lpovolunteers.org/book-fair/annual-bookfair Shop for artwork, posters, books, cookbooks, and LPs at the Symphony Book Fair, presented by the LPO Volunteers, who are dedicated to service and support for the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra.

May 31- June 2 Walker Percy Weekend Various locations, Historic District, St. Francisville walkerpercyweekend.org Celebrating the life and work of acclaimed novelist Walker Percy, this literary festival

under live oaks features good food, craft beer and bourbon, live music, and presentations and panel talks about books and Southern culture. All-inclusive tickets are available for purchase.

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June 8 Bluesberry Festival Bogue Falaya Wayside Park, Covington thebluesberryfest.com Bring the whole family to this music, art, and culinary event. Headliners Casey James and Johnny Hayes will be joined by Charmaine Neville and others. Enjoy live and interactive art experiences, sit back in the beer garden, and sample some creative preparations of the festival’s favored fruit—the blueberry. Kids under 10 get in free and will have tons of fun in the Children’s Village. Tickets for adults are $20 in advance, $25 at the gate, and $65 for VIP access.

June 8 - 9 Creole Tomato Festival French Market frenchmarket.org Honoring Louisiana’s farmers and produce, this free festival celebrates the arrival of tomato season. There will be tomato-eating contests and a Bloody Mary Market, as well as live music, cooking demonstrations, food vendors, and more.

June 22 - 23 Cajun-Zydeco Festival Louis Armstrong Park jazzandheritage.org/cajun-zydeco Featuring exclusively Cajun and zydeco music, this 13th annual free music event, presented by the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation, highlights some of the most beloved artists in their respective genres.

There will also be food vendors, a large arts market, and activities for the kids.

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Top of Your Game New Orleans Bar and Recreational Sports Clubs

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in the city. A summer league has played in New Orleans for more than 25 years, said Joe Daschbach, the association president.

Players have added other leagues throughout the year and helped organize teams at area middle and high schools. Last year saw the introduction of NODA’s first beginner league, which included clinics with longtime players before matches.

Regular pickup games are held on Thursday nights at ) Evans Playground K A in the Uptown A A du W neighborhood (5100 n( lt K i c k b all A s s o c iati o LaSalle St.).

hether you have been a star athlete since high school or are looking for an excuse to get off the couch, it’s likely there’s a recreational sports league for you in New Orleans.

Local leagues, some of which enjoy adult beverages before or even during play, run the gamut from kickball and ultimate Frisbee to darts and bar shuffleboard. Here are some of the options available in parks (and bars) Wo rl d around the area:

Kickball kickball.com/nola Among the most popular adult recreational sports in New Orleans is kickball, organized by the local affiliate of the World Adult Kickball Association (WAKA). About 2,000 people participate in WAKA events every year, including kickball and other pastimes like bowling and dodgeball, said franchise owner Sean Gaubert. The group offers leagues geared towards both longtime players and those who haven’t played since their grammar school days, and teams customarily gather for drinks after games. According to Gaubert, the sport has brought a lot of people together. He typically attends a kickball couple’s wedding roughly every six months, often bringing as a gift a commemorative ball signed by fellow players.

Darts orleansdartclub.com Fans of darts, a quintessential bar sport if there ever was one, have been competing across the parish through the Orleans Darts Club since 2000. Players are grouped into divisions based on their past performances, competing in three 13-week sessions in the spring, summer, and fall. Competitions, including single, double, and triple face-offs, are usually held at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesdays in bars located mostly in Mid-City, Lakeview, and Uptown. One New Orleans twist on the competition: Rather than competing to score 501 points in a match, players instead strive for 504, in a nod to the city’s area code.

Ultimate Frisbee nolaultimate.com Ultimate players seeking a place to play this soccer-like Frisbee game can look to the New Orleans Disc Association (NODA), which organizes league play and pickup games

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Skee-Ball nolaskeeball.com If you’ve ever visited a state fair, it’s likely you’ve at least been tempted to try Skee-Ball, where players bowl balls up a ramp aiming for a series of holes marked with point values.

Many local fans know to drop by the Lower Garden District’s Half Moon Bar (1125 St. Mary St.) on Thursday nights, when about 20 teams compete across two divisions on the bar’s two Skee-Ball machines. The league normally holds three 10-week sessions per year, each culminating in playoffs and a championship. Interested players can contact the league online or drop by the Half Moon, and while the group is officially called the New Orleans Skee-Ball and Drinking League, organizer Jason Mangone emphasizes that alcohol consumption isn’t actually a requirement to play.

and in Jefferson Parish at Gennaro’s Bar (3207 Metairie Rd., Metairie) and Caddyshack Bar and Grill (3217 Ridgelake Dr, Metairie).

Traveling teams based out of those and other bars now also compete for prizes in the spring and fall seasons, attracting both regular players representing their home bars and novices interested in trying out the game.

Running noh3.com The New Orleans Hash House Harriers are probably best known for organizing the annual Red Dress Run, where participants raise money for charity by running (and drinking) in the namesake garment on a usually steamy August day. But the group also organizes weekly runs across the area— on Sundays or on Monday nights, depending on the season—when participants follow a trail set by a member designated as that week’s “hare.” Beer and raunchy singalongs follow, although non-tipplers are free to stick to water. The group is part of an international organization that reportedly got its start in colonial-era Malaysia at a canteen known as the “hash house.” A second local chapter called the VooDoo Hash House Harriers runs on Thursday evenings.

Pinball nolapinball.com A number of bars across New Orleans have pinball machines, but the Mediterraneaninspired restaurant Kebab (2315 St. Claude Ave.) has one of the most interesting selections, curated by the Mystic Krewe of the Silver Ball. That organization claims to have one of the largest collections of pinball machines in the South, and it also organizes regular public league play at Kebab. Different competitions involve different goals, from simply scoring the highest score to getting a particular score using the least number of balls, a variant known as pin golf. Interested players can also seek to join the Mystic Krewe, which has its own private pinball and event venue just outside the city.

Stonewall Sports stonewallneworleans. leagueapps.com New Orleans is one of at least 15 cities with a chapter of this multisport group, which seeks to unite members of the LGBTQ community and its allies through Table Shuffleboard a variety of fun and nosl.unitethegameapp. inclusive sports. com The nonprofit The New Orleans organization offers Shuffleboard League got its St o n e leagues for sports, wa l l S p o r t s start Uptown at The Kingpin bar including volleyball, kickball, (1307 Lyons St.), where bartender dodgeball, and tennis, as well as and league founder Jeff Freeman installed a a running club and a yoga group. For those shuffleboard table that soon attracted players looking to exercise their brains as well as to in-house tournaments. (Note that the their bodies, Stonewall Sports also features a league focuses strictly on table shuffleboard, trivia league. League play is generally followed the popular bar pastime, rather than the by meetups at local bars, and the group also deck shuffleboard famously played on cruise boasts regular Happy Hours publicized on ships. Weekly tournaments continue there social media.

10 Creative Ways to Fit in Fitness

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ticking to an exercise program can be a struggle for anyone. Finding time for fitness can be difficult to fit in, with caring for kids, workplace demands, household chores, doctors’ appointments, school, and the list goes on.

A new study published in the Journal of American Medicine Association (JAMA Open) on October 19, 2018, suggested that NOT getting enough exercise could be more detrimental to your health than smoking or a chronic disease. Considering these recent findings, squeezing in a workout is elevated to a daily priority.

Fitness doesn’t need to be fancy. Any activity that elevates your heart and gets your blood pumping counts, including taking the stairs at work, playing with the children, cleaning the house, and mowing the lawn.

Here are 10 easy tricks to sneak in a workout, even with your super-busy schedule: 1.

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Block it out: If you have an appointment on your calendar, chances are you’re going to commit and show up. Use that same tactic to make time for your exercise. Set your alarm 30 minutes earlier and start your day off with a brisk walk around the block. Or schedule your lunch break and make use of your precious 60 minutes by hitting the gym or going for a walk along the nearby streets.

Work out at work: If you aren’t able to pencil in daily workouts, then purchase a stability ball, dumbbells, and exercise resistance bands to stash by your desk.

Sit on the stability ball to strengthen your core and try to pump out a few sets of bicep curls, overhead presses, and lateral raises periodically during your workday.

Work out with your kids: Do you have a young toddler or newborn? Invest in a jogging stroller or strap your bundle of joy into a carrier while you run. This is a fun distraction for your children, and these workouts can become a special bonding time.

Move over, couch potato: Clear up your den to make space between the television and the couch for an exercise area. Nowadays, you can watch your favorite television show while breaking a sweat. Make up a list of exercises, like 10 push-ups, 25 jumping jacks, and 30 abdominal crunches, for each commercial break. Once you commit to this routine or strategy, you’ll lose track of how much exercise you actually did.

Turn the playground into your bootcamp class: If you’re a parent, you may already know how hard it is to maintain your personal fitness. When you take your children to the playground, create your exercise program around

the outside jungle gym. Do tricep-dips off a bench, step-ups on the steps, pullups on the monkey bars, or incline push-ups off the slide. You could even swing from bar to bar like you did as a kid and really challenge yourself. Those little bursts of activity add up.

6. Practice your fitness while your older child has sports practice: Every weekend is jam-packed with school or club sport practices, games, or scrimmages, so use that time to work out. Rather than sitting in the bleachers or on the sidelines, utilize the field by walking the outside perimeter, coupling that with lunges and push-ups.

Although this may seem embarrassing, start recruiting other parents to join you, and the distraction becomes minimal.

7. Check out local parks, trails, and other green spaces in the area to fit in your daily walk or trail run. When the weather permits, you can also make your commute to work an active one. Walk your kids to school or bike to work, if possible.

8. Look for free resources online: Thanks to the internet, workout videos and routines are free, easy to follow, and accessible. Platforms like YouTube and Instagram feature individuals dedicated primarily to providing fitness regimens.

This is a superb way of obtaining new ideas for exercise, diet, and nutrition.

9. Join a local running or cycling club: In New Orleans, there are several running groups to help you get in shape. For example, Happy’s Running Club is a local group which meets every Wednesday at Manning’s on Fulton Street to run a 5k that steps off at 6:15 p.m. Also, the Varsity Sports New Orleans website features a calendar listing of running group meetings across the metro area. If you’re interested in joining the community of bikers, search the following websites for more information: bikeeasy. org, crescentcitycyclists.org, and/or neworleansbicycleclub.org.

10. Steps add up to miles: Remember that you can always increase your physical fitness by parking far away from the store, choosing the stairs instead of the elevator, or walking into the bank rather than driving through.

Today, we know that staying active and being physically fit elevates your quality of life AND doesn’t cost you a dime. And making exercise a reality might just save your life one day.

Celeste Turner is a writer, blogger, and fitness guru who was born and raised in New Orleans. Please email comments, suggestions, or ideas for articles to cmturner10966@gmail. com or check out her website: celestefit.com.

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Food News

By Kim Ranjbar

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Grazie! … Many thanks to the Link Restaurant Group, who just launched Gianna, a new Italian restaurant that moved into the Warehouse District. Rebecca Wilcomb, winner of the 2017 James Beard Award Best Chef: South, is partner and executive chef of the new eatery and has named it after her grandmother. Located on the corner of Girod and Magazine Streets, Gianna is only a block from Pêche Seafood Grill (another Link restaurant), not to mention Sofia, another Italian spot opened several months ago by the folks behind Barcadia. Gianna's menu offers dishes like creamy polenta with lamb sausage gravy, Gianna's tortellini in brodo, linguine with clams, and veal saltimbocca.

700 Magazine St., (504) 399-0816, giannarestaurant.com Same industry, different role … According to Nola.com, Mississippi-born chef Brad McDonald has left Couvant, the French restaurant at the Eliza Jane hotel, which just opened in August 2018. A different kind of opportunity drew him to accepting a position as the food and beverage director at Ace Hotel. Couvant has yet to fill the vacancy left

by McDonald's abrupt departure, but they are looking, and we can't wait to find out who it will be!

317 Magazine St., (504) 822-1234, couvant.com Olé, NOLA! … A new restaurant fusing Latin American and New Orleans cuisine opened in the Garden District last month. Nolé, located in the refurbished Cheesecake Bistro building,

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is the brain child of Al Copeland Jr. and Executive Chef Chris Lusk and features dishes like guacamole with New Roads smoked pecans, nachos with tasso and red beans, duck confit empanadas, and chicharroncrusted pork tenderloin with plantains and sweet potatoes. “The flavors combine seamlessly and so do the cultures that share a love and zest for life that’s unfound anywhere else,” says Copeland. Nolé, in an effort to support Louisiana vendors, uses bread from Dong Phuong, tortillas from Hola Nola and Mawi, Chisesi Brothers ham, and PJ's Coffee, among other local favorites. The restaurant also features a covered outdoor patio with a winged mural painted by Gentilly artist Marcus Akinlana.

2001 St. Charles Ave., (504) 593-9955, nolerestaurant.com Más! … Bringing even more Mexican cuisine to the table, Otra Vez was launched recently by New York chef and restaurateur Akhtar Nawab. Located in The Standard building in the South Market District, this contemporary Mexican restaurant offers dishes like chilaquiles with shrimp and fideos, roasted drum with olive salsa, slow-roasted beef ribs with Coca-Cola BBQ, and pumpkin blossom quesadillas with ancho chile.

Currently, Otra Vez is offering dinner Monday through Sunday, with lunch and brunch coming soon.

1001 Julia St., (504) 354-8194, otraveznola.com

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“You'd have me down, down, down to my knees!” … Barracuda, a tiny taco stand on Tchoupitoulas, was opened early last month by owner Brett Jones, former chef of culinary pop-up Dinner Lab. The menu, like the restaurant, is small, with six different tacos (that can also be eaten as bowls) and a few sides, like canary beans in broth, pickles, and “herby” rice. The tacos range from pork belly carnitas or chicken with achiote and turmeric adobo to crispy Mississippi catfish with green cabbage and salsa macha. Barracuda is open Tuesday through Friday, from 4 until 9 p.m.; all day Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and Sunday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

3984 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 266-2961, eatbarracuda.com New & Improved! … Copper Vine, Kyle Brechtel's new CBD wine pub, has recently upped its brunch game. Brunch is now available Saturday and Sunday, when guests can enjoy unlimited mimosas, refreshing Poinsettias made with blanc de blancs, or sparkling rose, for $20 per person! You can imbibe to your heart's content while diving into a delicious menu created by Executive Chef Mike Brewer and Chef de Cuisine Amy Mehrtens, with dishes like chicken fried duck confit with a cornbread waffle, shrimp and grits with a rosemary and mushroom demi, and a Dutch baby pancake with lemon curd and macerated berries.

1001 Poydras St., (504) 208-9535, coppervinewine.com

Behind the stick … SoBou Restaurant, part of The Commander's Family of Restaurants, recently tapped Amanda Thomas as its new bar chef. Born in Connecticut, Thomas worked locally at Kingfish under the tutelage of Chris McMillan and his wife Laura at Revel and then did another stint as manager of the bar at Apolline. At SoBou, she's whipping up creations like the “Elixir 11,” with Brugal 1888 and Giffard Peach Liqueur, and the “Tip of the Iceberg,” made with Reyka Vodka, Cocchi Rossa, rose water, and strawberry shrub.

310 Chartres St., (504) 522-4095, sobounola.com So sad to see you go …

After only a three-month go of it, Li'l Dizzy's has left the kitchen at the Rendon Inn. Thankfully, the original location is still in the Treme! According to The New Orleans Advocate, Lee's Cajun Cuisine has taken over and is serving items like loaded tater skins, Jack-stuffed boudin balls, cheese fries with gravy, lobster mac 'n' cheese, green bean fries, wings, and more. Maybe they'll stay?

In other news, it seems that our loss is Seattle's gain, with bartender extraordinaire Abigail Gullo moving to the Pacific Northwest to head The State Hotel's Ben Paris bar. Though we wish her every success in her new endeavor, she will most definitely be missed.

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ne of the most ubiquitous items found on a Persian table is the pistachio. It doesn't matter if you're over for tea or a large family celebration, you will almost always find a bowl of these green beauties available for snacking. I can picture my father lying on the couch, watching football and splitting open pistachios to pop in his mouth one-by-one, and it was not uncommon for my mother to chew him (or my siblings and me) out for leaving empty shells all over the coffee table.

Though there are several different varieties of pistachio, the ones grown in Iran are ultimately the best. I realize this sounds incredibly biased, but connoisseurs agree.

Iranian pistachios are the meatiest and the richest in flavor, with a higher fat content.

This delicious nut—technically a seed—has been around for a long, long time. In fact, it is believed that Iran's central plateau was the birthplace of the pistachio, and evidence of its existence can be found as early as 6000 B.C. California's pistachios come close in flavor to Iranian varieties, but that's no surprise, considering all of the pistachio trees in our country descended from one Iranian nut (from the Kerman province), which was collected and planted by botanist William E. Whitehouse in 1929. Thanks to Whitehouse and that one— and only—viable nut that survived planting in Sacramento, California, the United States overtook Iran as the world's largest producer of pistachios in 2008, and we've been vying with each other for the top slot ever since.

We should thank Iran and Whitehouse for our thriving, billion-dollar pistachio industry, which

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would not exist otherwise.

Due to the current political climate, President Donald Trump reinstated trade sanctions on Iran, and Persian pistachios are, once again, difficult to find in the U.S. I'm sure my mother has a stash of Persian pistachios brought over by visiting relatives, but unless you get a dinner invite, she'll doubtlessly be unwilling to share.

No matter. Pistachios are loved all over the globe, and there's plenty to be had right here in New Orleans. Our incredibly talented chefs are whipping up dishes featuring the beloved nut in both sweet and savory settings. Take, for example, the delightful torte available at the recently opened Sofia, a new CBD restaurant on Julia Street. Executive Chef Talia Diele is concocting enticing, Italian-inspired plates, like lemon chicken with wilted greens, smoked mushroom polenta, Gulf snapper with eggplant caponata, and several types of woodfired pizza. Dessert menus tend to change more frequently, but if you can, dive into their crumbly pistachio cake with roasted grape marmellata and Greek yogurt espuma. It's not too sweet, and their cappuccino is an excellent accompaniment.

Over near the Fair Grounds, just off Esplanade Avenue, lies 1000 Figs, the brickand-mortar restaurant owned by the same folks who brought us the Fat Falafel food truck and Echo's Pizza in Mid-City. You can't really go wrong with anything on their menu, from the hand-cut fries served with garlicky toum to the chicken salad sandwich, but go for a little more adventure with their Lamb & Pork Kofta platter. Similar to meatloaf, the kofta is topped

1000 Figs's Lamb & Pork Kofta Platter with a fresh cilantro and pistachio duqqa (an Egyptian condiment made with nuts and spices) and served with yogurt, Louisiana rice, cabbage slaw, grilled veggies, and harissa. It a nice-sized lunch platter for only $15!

Downtown in the South Market District, popular bakery and restaurant Willa Jean serves up all kinds of goodies for breakfast and lunch. Among the dishes of cornbread, shrimp and grits, fried chicken with Tabasco honey, and crispy boudin is an avocado toast revelation. Smashed avocado is served on their house grain bread with fresh greens, olive oil, chilis, pistachios, and sunflower seeds, topped with a poached egg. It's a tad steep

at $15 for toast, but it's a dish that'll keep you coming back for more.

Head to the Metairie burbs for a taste of India at Shyan’s Kitchen on Houma Boulevard, just across Veterans from Clearview Mall. Offering a blend of Indian and Pakistani cuisine, this tiny restaurant inside a strip mall has everything from samosas and curries to korma and saag paneer. Shyan’s also has a huge selection of naan—we're talking 10 different flavors—and one called peshwari naan is stuffed with cashews, pistachios, raisins, and rose water. How much can you eat at $4.99 per order?

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Bar Frances's Mussels with Dill-Seasoned Chips vehicle towards Freret Street. Located in one of the newer buildings close to Napoleon Avenue is Bar Frances, a modern bistro with a French flair. You can enjoy grilled Napa cabbage with miso vinaigrette, charred octopus, and Louisiana Crawfish Bolognese, but the pistachio-lover will go straight for the Prince Edward Island Mussels steeped in pistachio pesto and malt vinegar and served with dill-seasoned chips.

After lunch at Bar Frances, you should really drop by Piccola Gelateria right next door for a small or large serving of their sumptuous, thick-and-almost-chewy pistachio gelato. Chef and owner Ross Turnbull studied the making

of gelato at its birthplace in Italy and has graciously brought his knowledge to us. By all means, take advantage!

Finally, I'd like to leave you with one more sweet treat to try. Just outside the French Quarter is a small café on the corner of N. Robertson Street and Ursulines Avenue, called Fatma’s Cozy Corner. Among other items, like stuffed grape leaves, hummus, salads, and sandwiches, is their crisp, honey-laden baklava made with phyllo dough and crushed pistachios. Enjoy a slice with a bitter, hot cup of Turkish coffee and while away the afternoon relaxing in the historic Treme neighborhood.

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Pokéworks brings the flavors and ingredients of Hawaii to the mainland. They swear by using the freshest ingredients and promote sustainability and environmental responsibility. Make your own poke just the way you like it with “poke your way.” 3413 Veterans Memorial Blvd #119 | Metairie | 218-5352 | pokeworks.com

AFRICAN Bennachin’s West African flavors are a welcome break from conventional New Orleans fare. Their lunch menu is incredibly affordable—and the restaurant is BYOB. They serve delicious vegetarian dishes and sides, like coconut rice, pounded cassava, and fried ripe plantains. 1212 Royal St. | 522-1230 | bennachinrestaurant.com

Willie Mae’s Scotch House has attracted foodies since 1957 with their short and sweet menu. Boasting a James Beard Award and Travel Channel’s distinction for Best Fried Chicken in America, this place is a must if you’re in the market for unrivaled flavor. 2401 St. Ann St. | 8229503 | williemaesnola.com

AMERICAN Apolline, nestled in an old shotgun house, offers dishes influenced by international flavors, all made with local ingredients. Enjoy small plates and drink specials during Happy Hour, wine specials on Wednesdays, and bottomless mimosas and Bloody Marys at brunch. 4729 Magazine St. | 894-8881 | apollinerestaurant.com The Country Club has been setting the standard for low-key chic in New Orleans for over 40 years. Their various menus—brunch, lunch, dinner, poolside, smallplate, and dessert—all showcase expertly executed contemporary Creole cuisine. And rain means that it’s Happy Hour all day! 634 Louisa St. | 945-0742 | thecountryclubneworleans.com Cowbell is where you can sink your teeth into a “Locally World-Famous” grass-fed beef burger—or try the hot tuna or vegetarian harvest burger instead. Check out their new Sunday brunch for all your regular favorites plus great new menu items. 8801 Oak St. | 866-4222 | cowbell-nola.com Daisy Dukes mixes a mean Cajun Bloody Mary, but they also deliver equally delicious dining options.

Two of their five locations are 24/7, and breakfast is served all day. Try the New Orleans Sampler for a taste of several of their classics. Multiple Locations | daisydukesrestaurant.com Gattuso’s Neighborhood Restaurant serves flavorful dishes locals love, from crab and corn bisque and fried seafood to burgers and muffulettas. They also cater to help you feed your guests for any occasion, and their Dirty Bird po-boy can’t be beat. 435 Huey P. Long Ave. | Gretna | 368-1114 | gattusos.net Gordon Biersch pleases connoisseurs with handcrafted German brews and grub, along with eclectic American

WOW Café Doubletree will have your taste buds begging for more of their wings with signature sauces, handhelds, New Orleans-inspired dishes, and breakfast and brunch classics. The Shanghai Shrimp Po’Boy won Best in Fest at the Oak Street Po-Boy Festival. 300 Canal St. | 212-3250 | wowcafe.com/stores/double-treenew-orleans

LibertyCheesesteaks fare and gluten-friendly options. Their impressive variety of award-winning beers pairs perfectly with their menu.

Grab a table on their Fulton Street patio for lunch or dinner. 200 Poydras St. | 522-2739 | gordonbiersch. com Legacy Kitchen prepares fresh and flavorful ingredients, to order. Join them for dinner on Friday and Saturday nights, when wine bottles are half price, or get your charbroiled oyster fix during their daily Happy Hour, with oysters for just $1 each. Multiple locations | legacykitchen.com Legacy Kitchen’s Steak + Chop is a Westbank hotspot that features fantastic steaks and seafood. From their huge Delmonico ribeye and delicious charbroiled oysters to arguably the best burger on the Westbank, Steak + Chop is a super spot for date night or to celebrate a special occasion. 91 Westbank Expy. | 565-7434 | legacykitchen.com Liberty Cheesesteaks has made the land of the poboy their home, one Philly Cheesesteak at a time. Any native Philadelphian would approve of their traditional cheesesteaks, like The Original and The Wiz, but folks are also raving about their Boil Fries. 5039 Freret St. | 875-

ASIAN Bao & Noodle is the perfect place in the Marigny to slurp down a bowl of authentic Chinese soup or tear into a steamed bun. The restaurant is not only vegetarian/ vegan-friendly, but also BYOB, so everyone leaves happy.

2700 Chartres St. | 272-0004 | baoandnoodle.com Green Tea slings great healthy options, soups, fried rice, noodles, and customizable dinner and lunch combos— all at an extremely reasonable price. Their family dinner specials feed two to nine people! These take-out (and dine-in) titans will feed you in a flash. 3001 Napoleon Ave. | 899-8005 | greenteanola.com Kyoto 2 has perfected the art of sushi, with a creative menu of rolls you won’t find anywhere else. For nonsushi-lovers, the lightly seared tuna tataki or one of the many other adventurous (and fully cooked) options available still satisfy. 5608 Citrus Blvd. | Harahan | 818-0228 | facebook.com/Kyoto2Nola Miyako’s hibachi chefs perform daring feats of culinary artistry while masterfully preparing your entrees before your eyes. Perfect for a night out with friends, family, or a date, Miyako is a great place for sushi, hibachi, and inventive cocktails. 1403 St. Charles Ave. | 410-9997 | miyakonola.com

Origami takes the form of an artful sushi roll here with an ambience as carefully crafted as its food. Lunch extends until 3 p.m., and they have poke bowls and combo meals. Their sake cocktail game is strong, too.

5130 Freret St. | 899-6532 | sushinola.com

BARS WITH GREAT FOOD Backspace Bar & Kitchen is a one-of-a-kind gastropub with delicious offerings that pay homage to famed authors. Get inspired in this cozy literary haven with sammies like the Whitman Roast Beef. The drinks are also quickly becoming classics at this sophisticated nook.

139 Chartres St. | 322-2245 | backspacenola.com Buffa’s Bar and Restaurant in the Marigny is known not only for its live local music offered daily, but also for its delicious food. They’re open 24/7, making Buffa's a perfect destination for any meal. Check out their Sunday jazz brunch. 1001 Esplanade Ave. | 949-0038 | buffasbar.com Flamingo A-Go-Go will have you flocking to the Warehouse District to sample fresh salads, NOLA classics, and inventive “flocktails,” including the Bloody Mary A-Go-Go. Pair your drink or draft wine with a Hawaiian Steak Kabob with grilled pineapple and mango salsa. 869 Magazine St. | 577-2202 | flamingonola.com The Jimani is a sportsman’s paradise—for those more into watching any game imaginable than participating in sports. With 10 screens to watch, 100 beers to choose from, and an extensive menu, you’ll have plenty to feast your senses on here. 141 Chartres St. | 524-0493 | thejimani.com Mimi’s in the Marigny is a bar, but when it comes to the food, don’t expect ordinary bar snacks. The menu features gourmet tapas for both vegetarians and carnivores. For more adventurous patrons, order the “Trust Me” cocktail or small plate. You won’t be disappointed. 2601 Royal St. | 872-9868 | mimismarigny.com Ole Saint takes you down memory lane with Deuce McAllister’s football memorabilia, but brings you back to reality when a game is on. You’ll find everything from Southern coastal cuisine to American favorites, like Southern Catfish with white beans and shrimp. 132 Royal St. | 309-4797 | olesaint.com Rivershack Tavern is a funky River Road joint that dishes out local flavor that is not to be missed. Bring in a kitschy ashtray and belly up to the bar for a free cocktail

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or check out their weekly crawfish boils. 3449 River Rd. | 834-4938 | therivershacktavern.com Shamrock Bar and Grill is all about fun, food, and libations. Challenge your friends to some classic games, like darts or air hockey, and then refuel with dinner.

The dance floor is open all night long, so you can get your groove on. 4133 S. Carrollton Ave. | 301-0938 | shamrockparty.com Three Palms Bar and Grill is home to spring crawfish boils, chicken wings, and $12 steak dinners. Stop by on Mondays between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. for free red beans and rice or on Wednesdays for wings at $.50 a piece.

3813 Tulane Ave. | 459-4474 | 3palmsnola.com Tracey’s Irish Bar and Restaurant is famous for its St. Patty’s Day party, but their kitchen keeps the crowds coming back year-round. Try some alligator or crawfish sausage or another local delicacy, the french fry poboy, dressed and doused in roast beef gravy. 2604 Magazine St. | 897-5413 | traceysnola.com The Vintage Nola is a great spot to hit before or after a day of shopping on Magazine Street. Their selection of wines is one of the best in the city, with a mixture of red, white, and bubbly. Don’t leave there without trying some of their amazing beignets, which surprisingly go quite well with a nice champagne! 3121 Magazine St. | 3247144 | vintagenola.com

CAFÉ Café 615 Home of Dawabbit offers great meals at great prices. Their homestyle daily specials and crispy fried chicken, which has been named among the best in the New Orleans area, are some of the reasons why Café 615 was voted best restaurant on the Westbank.

615 Kepler St. | Gretna | 365-1225 | dawabbit.net Café Amelie is perfect for a romantic night in a French Quarter courtyard. No other café will serve you ovenroasted salmon topped with horseradish cream, served with fingerling potatoes. Try their jumbo lump crab cake, beet salad, or oven-roasted chicken with waffles. 912 Royal St. | 412-8965 | cafeamelie.com Café Beignet has some of the best chicory coffee and beignets anywhere. Stop by their Bourbon Street location for live local jazz, relax in their beautiful courtyard on Royal Street, or people-watch through their large French windows on Decatur Street. Multiple locations | cafebeignet.com

Cru by Chef Marlon Alexander showcases American, New Orleans, and Italian influences. Sip a specialty cocktail while nibbling on one of several varieties of caviar or keep it simple with a gourmet sandwich on brioche. Cru’s weekend brunch features live entertainment and bottomless cocktails. 535 Franklin Ave. | 266-2856 | crunola.com Fullblast Brunch is the Crescent City’s newest breakfast spot, with a menu featuring a variety of breakfast and brunch options that have Creole, Cajun, and Latin influences. Be sure to check out their Fresh Gulf Crabcake Breakfast with a side of two eggs, grits, and toast and wash it down with a fresh mango mimosa or Irish Cream Coffee. 139 S. Cortez St. | 302-2800 | fullblastbrunch.com

ITALIAN Josephine Estelle, an Italian osteria run by James Beard nominees, knows good pasta. Their soaring dining room with ornate decor is as impressive as their dishes, including their homemade spaghetti, delectable soft-shell crab bathed in brown butter, and decadent praline mousse. 600 Carondelet St. | 930-3070 | josephineestelle.com Mellow Mushroom on Oak Street is a necessary stop for hungry patrons in the Carrollton area. Their classic pizza parlor menu is anything but ordinary. Build your own salad, swap out your mozzarella for vegan cheese, or feast on pizza that is deliciously gluten-free. 8227 Oak St. | 345-8229 | mellowmushroom.com

Jimmy J’s Café is here to make all your breakfast dreams come true, even at 10 p.m. They are a small, funky café, hidden in the French Quarter, but they’re big and bold when it comes to Southern flavor and hospitality. 115 Chartres St. | 309-9360 | jimmyjscafe. com

Mosca’s Restaurant has served family-style Italian food for over 70 years. Try their crab salad, spaghetti and meatballs, or their signature Shrimp Mosca. Pop a bottle off their extensive wine menu and be sure to save room for some pineapple fluff! 4137 U.S. Highway 90 West | Westwego | 436-8950 | moscasrestaurant.com

Petite Amelie is a great spot for a healthy breakfast or lunch. This eatery has a rotating menu of fresh and fast gourmet cuisine. Offering locally sourced milk, juices, salads, and pastries, Petite Amelie is sure to satisfy. 900 Royal St. | 412-8065 | petiteamelienola.wordpress. com

Red Gravy, a rustic Italian café, lets you have cannoli, spaghetti, meatballs, and gnocchi for breakfast, brunch, or lunch. Most of their recipes have been passed down from generation to generation, making their dishes here time-tested homestyle masterpieces. 125 Camp St. | 561-8844 | redgravycafe.com

Tavolino has a kid-friendly dining room up front for enjoying pizza with the family, but a lounge out back for enjoying adult drinks with your friends. Try their stuffed and fried “Ping” olives or the Prosciutto Brie pizza with arugula. 141 Delaronde St. | Algiers | 605- 3365 | facebook.com/TavolinoLounge Venezia has been a Mid-City staple for over 60 years.

With everything from veal and spinach cannelloni to chicken marsala, fresh fish almondine, and muffalettas, the menu never disappoints. And don't forget to try their specialty pizzas. 134 N. Carrollton Ave. | 488-7991 | venezianeworleans.net

MEXICAN Juan’s Flying Burrito is a hip Creole-infused taqueria that makes Taco Tuesday an everyday event. Don’t miss their freshly made guac or their Banh Mi Tacos.

Plus, they’ve got everything from margaritas to boozy lemonade to mojitos at this neighborhood joint.

Multiple locations | juansflyingburrito.com NOLA Cantina has great food, live music, and salsa dancing just off Frenchmen Street. You’ll definitely want to sample all of their artfully crafted cocktails, such as the Smoke & Mirrors Margarita with chamomile and lavender. Plan a Sunday visit for their burlesque brunch.

437 Esplanade Ave. | 266-2848 | nolacantina.com

Riccobono’s Panola Street Café is popular with Uptown students and locals looking for a filling homestyle breakfast. Wake up to an iced coffee made with chocolate milk or skip right to the bellinis.

Try the California Benedict or the Crawfish Sauté Three-Egg Omelette. 7801 Panola St. | 314-1810 | panolastreetcafe.com Surrey’s Cafe & Juice Bar is famous for fresh organic juices, but their Latin-influenced cuisine, like the Huevos Rancheros Deluxe or the Black Bean and Veggie Burger, is not to be missed. With their gluten-sensitive, vegan, and vegetarian options, Surrey’s has something for everyone.

1418 & 4807 Magazine St. | surreysnola.com

FRENCH Café Degas was voted one of the 15 best restaurants in the city. It is a traditional Gallic French eatery with unbeatable romantic ambiance, located in a charming historic area. Try the Caille Rôtie or the homemade crawfish and mushroom ravioli. 3127 Esplanade Ave. | 945-5635 | cafedegas.com

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MIDDLE EASTERN Lebanon’s Café offers generous portions of Middle Eastern food. Snack on savory hummus, grape leaves, or falafel and drink sweet Lebanese tea with pine nuts.

Their gyro plate comes with spiced lamb and beef, tomatoes, and onions, cooked in delectable spices. 1500 S. Carrollton Ave. | 862-6200 | lebanonscafe.com

Crossroads at House of Blues is at the “crossroads” of great Southern music, art, and food. Try the melt-inyour-mouth brisket plate with cornbread while listening to live music or, for a 100 percent vegan option, try their “Impossible Cheeseburger” with a vegan burger patty.

225 Decatur St. | 310-0499 | houseofblues.com/ neworleans/menu

Pyramid’s Cafe is a classic Mediterranean storefront diner serving some seriously delicious dips, salads, and entrees, all with a side of hummus. Stop by for standards, like shawarma or kibby, or have a family feast: a whole lamb stuffed with chickpeas. 3149 Calhoun St. | 861-9602 | pyramidscafeonline.com

New Orleans Cajun Cookery, serving noteworthy food in a comfortable atmosphere, is keeping traditions alive.

This spot shows that a good ol’ shrimp po-boy can still be the best meal around. Oh, and let’s not forget their Bacon Bloody Mary. 701 S. Peters St. | 985-778-2529 | facebook.com

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New Orleans Creole Cookery is perfect for a night on the town. They’ve got great boozy beverages, such as the Hurricane (drink the Category 5 at your own risk), and a large selection of delicious NOLA-style food, like blackened redfish, gator bites, and jambalaya. 508 Toulouse St. | 524-9632 | neworleanscreolecookery. com

Antoine’s Restaurant, established in 1840, is the oldest family-run restaurant in the country. It’s famous for consistently delivering a classic French-Creole finedining experience in a city known for just that. This iconic foodie destination also invented the world-renowned Oysters Rockefeller. 713 St. Louis St. | 581-4422 | antoines.com Chef Ron’s Gumbo Stop is a mom-and-pop café that will have you returning soon for more. Their Mumbo Gumbo, Southern fried chicken, or crab cakes make for a classic New Orleans experience. Enjoy a half po-boy and half-gumbo meal to sample their best. 2309 N. Causeway Blvd. | 835-2022 | gumbostop.com The Columns Hotel offers a memorable dining experience in a graceful historic mansion built in 1863.

Try their seasonal charcuterie and cheese combination board in the Victorian dining room or front gallery with a view of beautiful Saint Charles Avenue. 3811 St. Charles Ave. | 899-9308 | thecolums.com

Parran's Po-Boys and Restaurant serves up a variety of fried and grilled po-boys on fresh French bread, along with gigantic muffalettas and mouthwatering Italian dishes, such as their Eggplant Parran and spaghetti.

Indecisive? Get a po-boy with half fried shrimp and half fried oysters. Multiple locations | parranspoboys. com Public Service at the NOPSI Hotel truly serves the public for any meal of the day. Their dishes offer delicious twists on Creole classics, including their Cajun Poutine and their Braised Short Ribs with Wild Mushroom and Potato Ragout. 311 Baronne St. | 9626527 | publicservicenola.com Short Stop Poboys doesn’t mess around when it comes to making the city’s famed sandwich. It’s the only place you can get a king-sized 14-inch po-boy, overstuffed with seafood, sausage, or deli meats. Try out a local favorite: a stuffed artichoke. 119 Transcontinental Dr. | Metairie | 885-4572 | shortstoppoboysno.com

Coterie NOLA Restaurant & Oyster Bar has classic New Orleans and American munchies. Here, you can eat blackened alligator, seafood specialties, beignets, fried pickles, salads, or burgers in a casual environment.

You’ll want to stop by during Happy Hour and nibble away at their oysters. 135 Decatur St. | 529-8600 | coterienola.com

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Crescent City Brewhouse, the French Quarter’s only microbrewery, is an experience for all the senses. Have a beer flight on the balcony or in the courtyard of this bistro while snacking on small plates, sandwiches, and mains that pair with their brews. 527 Decatur St. | 5220571 | crescentictybrewhouse.com

Briquette, located in an old molasses refinery, brings a refined taste of New Orleans cuisine. Start with the Crabcake Napoleon or the Spotlight Gumbo before ordering one of their lavish entrees, such as the Skinhead Salmon or the Snapper Pontchartrain. 701 S. Peters St. | 302-7496 | briquette-nola.com

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Landry'sSeafood Felix’s Restaurant & Oyster Bar takes pride in having the “first name in oysters.” Try the Oysters Bienville or the Oysters Rockefeller. Or check out one of their classic New Orleans traditions, like jambalaya. Finish your meal with a delicious slice of Creole pecan pie. Multiple locations | felixs.com Landry’s Seafood offers not only unique takes on classic seafood dishes, but also a gluten-sensitive menu and vegetarian options to take care of your food needs.

Try the Blackened Redfish Etouffée or the Mahi Mahi topped with Firecracker Shrimp. Multiple Locations | landrysseafood.com Poseidon serves everything under the sea, six days a week and until 2 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.

Enjoy some divine sushi and hibachi while having a fancy cocktail to warm up your vocal chords before you karaoke! 2100 St. Charles Ave. | 509-6675 | poseidonnola.com Seaworthy carries a selection of seafood worthy of trying. They serve sustainably harvested seafood, specifically oysters, prepared with a global flair.

Try oysters from the East Coast, West Coast, or Gulf Coast, paired with Squid Hushpuppies and a handcrafted cocktail. 630 Carondelet St. | 930-3071 | seaworthynola.com

TackleBox features a classic menu of New Orleans seafood that is sure to make you smile. With fantastic fried catfish and chargrilled oysters to go along with unique creations like gator poppers and crawfish hush puppies, TackleBox in the CBD is the perfect spot to take visitors looking for a true taste of Gulf seafood. 817 Common St. | 475-6910 | legacykitchen.com

VEGAN Green Goddess showcases the influence of Thai cuisine on Cajun classics in inventive gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian options, like the tofu poboy or the Veggie Cuban Luau. But they also cater to carnivores, offering dishes like Duck Off! and Chimichurri Brisket. 307 Exchange Pl. | 301-3347 | greengoddessrestaurant.com Max Well prides itself on transparent sourcing and promotes clean eating with organic whole foods: fresh cold-pressed juices, soups, salads, and protein bowls. Try the Banh Mi Bowl or the Hippie Salad, served with cucumber avocado dressing and quinoa cranberry stuffing. 6101 Magazine St. | 301-0510 | maxwellneworleans.com

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Alto (Ace Hotel) 600 Carondelet St. 900-1180

Offering fantastic drinks and a stunning view of the New Orleans skyline, Ace’s rooftop bar Alto is a sanctum of relaxation in an ever-busy concrete jungle.

Backspace Bar 139 Chartres St. 322-2245

Brimming with inspiration and local color, Backspace feeds both the mind and the taste buds in an atmosphere where you can channel your inner Tennessee Williams.

Bar Tonique 820 N. Rampart St. 324-6045

A hidden gem at the edge of the French Quarter, this cozy, brick-built space offers classic cocktails and a chalkboard full of daily specials.

Buffa’s Bar & Restaurant 1001 Esplanade Ave. 949-0038

New Orleans is known for its 24/7 party scene, and Buffa’s Lounge makes sure its doors are always open.

They've been doing so for almost 80 years!

Copper Vine 1001 Poydras St. 208-9535

A new spot in the CBD with over 30 wines on tap and plenty of eclectic eats, Copper Vine is the perfect place to gather with your friends after a Saints or Pelicans game.

Cosimo's Bar 1201 Burgundy St. 522-9428

A cozy neighborhood spot since 1934, Cosimo’s offers a great Happy Hour and delicious bar food options, such as mouthwatering pizzas, burgers, and wings.

Fulton Alley 600 Fulton St. 208-5569

Fulton Alley's classy, sleek bowling lanes come together with a huge variety of fresh Southern Americaninfluenced fare and cocktails.

Gattuso’s 435 Huey P. Long Ave. 368-1114

Nestled in the Gretna Historic District, Gattuso’s is the perfect place for family night, a meet-up with a group of friends, or Trivia Night every Tuesday.

Hermes Bar at Antoine's 725 St. Louis St. 581-4422

In a converted dining room of the renowned Antoine's Restaurant, the polished and pleasant Hermes Bar serves up classic New Orleans cocktails alongside traditional dishes.

House of Blues 225 Decatur St. 310-4999

This long-standing concert venue features great live music and a rich atmosphere. Be sure to try their deliciously soulshaking Crossroads Cadillac Margarita.

Jimani 141 Chartres St. 524-0493

Whether you’re looking for a place to end the night or start it, the Jimani is a great haunt for any night owl, with one of the largest beer selections in the Quarter.

Kerry Irish Pub 331 Decatur St. 527-5954

If you want to escape the Bourbon Street scene, Kerry Irish Pub is the welcoming, authentic bar you need, with possibly the best Guinness poured in the city.

The Library 3629 Prytania St. 813-4882

This new gastropub Uptown celebrates a literary theme in an upscale, yet informal setting. The Library features some of the best Happy Hour drink specials in town.

Martine's Lounge 2347 Metairie Rd. 831-8637

Whether you’re a weekend warrior or a weekday barfly, any day spent at Martine’s Lounge is far from dull, thanks to their variety of weekly events and drink specials.

Pal's Lounge 949 N. Rendon St. 488-7257

If you’re searching for a neighborhood bar with sophisticated cocktails, then Pal’s is the place to go, where they offer a unique rotation of drinks and pop-ups.

Pat O'Brien's Bar 718 St. Peter St. 525-4823

As the inventor of the Hurricane cocktail, this bar has been a long-standing destination for visitors clamoring to try the fruity rum concoction in their gorgeous courtyard.

Penthouse Club 727 Iberville St. 524-4354

For an unforgettable night of luxury or to celebrate a special event, Penthouse Club is the place for mature entertainment on one of three stages.

Royal Frenchmen Hotel 700 Frenchmen St. 619-9660

This Creole mansion features 16 guest rooms and suites, a stunning courtyard, beautiful event space, and Frenchmen Street's only craft cocktail bar.

Shamrock Bar & Grill 4133 S. Carrollton Ave. 217-0787

One of the largest neighborhood bars in the city, Shamrock has 16,000 square feet of wall-to-wall fun, with over 20 pool tables, ping-pong, and arcade-style games.

Three Palms Bar and Grill 3183 Tulane Ave. 529-1702

A neighborhood bar with a friendly staff and affordable drinks, Three Palms is the perfect spot for a Happy Hour beverage or some late-night grub.

Tropical Isle Multiple Locations 529-1702

Home of the Hand Grenade, Tropical Isle has plenty of locations along Bourbon Street to get “Have a Hand Grenade” off your to-do list.

The Vintage 3121 Magazine St. 324-7144

This one-of-a-kind bar, which wants its guests to "sip, savor, and shine," offers not only wine—with plenty of bubbly—and cocktails, but also coffee, beignets, and milk and cookies.

Vintage Rock Club 1007 Poydras St. 308-1305

This is a high-end entertainment venue built upon the concept of the greatest jukebox that ever existed. Be sure to rock with them every Friday and Saturday night!

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FilmReviews

Catch all of Where Y'at's film reviews

by Movie Editor David Vicari and Critic Fritz Esker at WhereYat.com.

The Curse of La Llorona

By David Vicari A rather arbitrary scene in The Curse of La Llorona links it to The Conjuring films, thus making it part of that cinematic universe.

That's the way it is being sold—as a Conjuring spin-off —and that is smart marketing. Besides, La Llorona does fit stylistically with those horror movies: lots of scenes of characters searching around in the dark that end with a digital demon popping out on one side of the frame.

The Curse of La Llorona uses a Mexican folktale of “The Weeping Woman” as a jumping-off point. As the story goes, the Weeping Woman drowned her children to get back at her cheating husband, and now her ghost seeks more children to kill. On her list are the two kids (Roman Christou, Jaynee-Lynne Kinchen) of social worker Anna Tate-Garcia (underrated actress Linda Cardellini). Eventually, Anna seeks the help of an expriest (Raymond Cruz) in an attempt to vanquish the demonic witch (Marisol Ramirez).

La Llorona is typical horror stuff. There are jump scares, as well as characters too dumb to run or turn on the lights. And why do the kids—and even Anna—say “oh, nothing” when questioned about what they have just witnessed, right after they have seen a crap-yourpants scary apparition?

Still, the compact 93-minute movie does boast good performances, some neat effects (the transparent umbrella shot), and an exciting third act when all hell breaks loose.

Avengers: Endgame

By David Vicari At the end of the previous Avengers movie, Infinity War, bad guy Thanos (Josh Brolin) collected all six mystical Infinity Stones, snapped his fingers, then POOF—half the population of the universe turned to dust, and this includes many superheroes.

It's up to those who are left of the Avengers to fix all this by somehow reversing what Thanos has done. Scott Lang / Ant-Man (Paul Rudd) comes up with a “Time Heist,” and it is up to Tony Stark/Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.), Steve Rogers/Captain America (Chris Evans), Bruce Banner/Hulk (Mark Ruffalo), Thor (Chris Hemsworth), Natasha Romanoff/Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson), Clint Barton/Hawkeye (Jeremy Renner), Nebula (Karen Gillan), Rocket Raccoon (voice of Bradley Cooper), and James Rhodes/War Machine (Don Cheadle) to execute this plan. Carol Danvers/ Captain Marvel (Brie Larson) also turns up to help out, but she's absent throughout most of the movie.

Directors Anthony and Joe Russo, along with writers Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely, have achieved something special with this Marvel Comics property. They are able—for the most part—to juggle multiple characters, construct a clear plot, make a three-hour film move at a good pace, construct a seriously awesome final battle, and inject the movie with emotional heft.

There is much pondering of loss and the struggle to move on. Despite these heavy themes and some shocking moments, Endgame is not dour. In fact, it has a healthy sense of humor and lots of laugh-out-loud moments, many of them courtesy of Thor and how he has let himself go.

Avengers: Endgame delivers. Yes, believe the hype. This one is a crowd-pleaser—as well as a tearjerker.

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TalesFromTheQuarter

By Debbie Lindsey

In Your Own Backyard

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elcome to week two of our Jazz & Heritage Festival. And on behalf of all the locally owned small businesses, we thank you for being here in our town. You guys truly get us and appreciate the verve, vibe, and funk of this wacky and wonderful city. You understand that what makes New Orleans so different from the rest of the universe is her people and their crafts, cuisine, culture, and creativity. Some of our talent is homegrown and a lot are transplants. This is fertile land for imaginations to grow.

So much of the wares and creations rendered by our locals are available in the many small shops, cafés, restaurants, galleries, and music stores throughout New Orleans.

And we invite you to make their day with your continued support. Yes, our visiting Jazz Festers tend to be the perfect demographic for our “only in New Orleans” commodities and entertainment. (Frankly, many of our tourists support us year-round.) In fact, you should know that many of the fabulous eateries and boutiques will not be here next Jazz Fest without the continued support of folks like you!

Yep, we rely upon the kindness of strangers.

All of us locals would do well to follow the example of our tourists when it comes to seeking out those one-of-a-kind, mom-andpop, small local businesses. Boyfriend, aka Husband, and I have a cookbook shop, and no matter what we do (after 20 years of trying), we cannot seem to incorporate ourselves into the rhythms and routines of New Orleanians’ shopping and foraging patterns. And I suspect this is a concern of many small businesses. I believe there is a deep respect by locals for independent merchants, especially those that scream “uniquely New Orleans,” and yet, too often, small businesses close or fall even deeper into debt. Certainly, there are those dedicated local supporters who make a point of putting their money where their pride is. We all seem to feel great pride in New Orleanscentric anything, but most neglect to back it up with their shopping dollars. Why? Why do tourists sometimes out-support our locals when it comes to our city’s small businesses? Discovery is one reason. Visitors seek to discover places when traveling, and many of our tourists want to find the less touristy spots. In recent years, I have observed a strong trend within New Orleans tourism: the desire to explore and be immersed in our culture and our neighborhoods—a shifting outward from the Quarter. To do this, tourists research in advance, and this is when they discover, by way of sites like Atlas Obscura, Lonely Planet, and even conventional go-to guidebooks, our more hidden gems.

Mr. Google has unwittingly become an ambassador for otherwise unseen must-beseen spots. HBO’s Treme also gets credit for showcasing our homegrown talents, quirks, and great food. Heck, the TV series even paid homage to a pothole—gotta love that!

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support small businesses and local attractions; it is just so easy to get stuck in a routine that seemingly saves the consumer time and money. You work all day and just want to grab those groceries at the store you have been programmed to shop at. No shame, no blame.

You are familiar with the Winn-Dixie near your house. Yet how many times have you driven past Terranova’s Supermarket, which offers no long lines at check-out? Did you know that they have been family-owned for over 94 years and have an amazing butcher department? Okay, a small store might not have everything you need—so why not shave 20 percent off your Walmart or other big-box supermarket budget and spend that percentage with “family”? You can have it both ways, while supporting a community-minded business.

Grocery shopping is just one example of “mixing it up” when you’re in consumer mode.

If you must shop Amazon for items, make sure they are products that you cannot buy locally first—compromise and shop various ways, while throwing some of your greenbacks at locally owned enterprises. Encourage others to take note of the various ways to keep our monies circulating within our city.

Local businesses tend to shop locally for their wares and needs (printing, office supplies, locally sourced foods, art, crafts, local book distributors, vendors, etc.). And if you must go BIG and shop national chains, then do it locally, and keep those jobs—at places like Home Depot—available for New Orleanians. Brickand-mortar versus online whenever possible.

Lack the funds to buy a book or DVD? Then go to your local library and support an institution that gives back to the community.

Every day, New Orleans joins the ranks of other great cities and towns throughout this country that are losing entrepreneurs, services, unique commodities, and bits of history to the mammoths of online shopping. So, when you visit our city (or any city), please spend your dollars to keep the very things that attracted you to vacation here intact, so that during your next visit, you might return to them like an old friend.

And to my fellow New Orleanians: I beg you to support the marvelous new restaurants, shops, green markets, and pop-up vendors that have graced us and please take a fresh look at the old guard of shopkeepers and purveyors that have helped make this town distinctive. Be a tourist in your own town; look to see what has been in your own backyard all along—before it is gone. I speak from the heart and from experience, as we are one of those shops that will not be here next Jazz Fest—we are unfortunately poised to close. There are no words for how much I will miss my shop, my customers. Thank you to those who tried so hard to stick by us. You will be remembered—I hope we will be, too.

And to all our local citizenry, we are delighted that you are supporting the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.

Po-BoyViews

By Phil LaMancusa

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Who's On First? OR They Cancelled

o, it’s the second weekend of the Fest, and you were gonna see the Stones.

Too bad, so sad. You settled for Fleetwood Mac—guess again. Now they say it’s gonna be Widespread Panic. You know what I say?

Who the !@#$%^&* knows? Another ancient throwback, mystical million-dollar regression music experience? Another “legendary” white group? Euterpe only knows. I’m having a hard time coming up with anyone still alive from those lifetimes ago—music mania monster band days that would fit the bill. Of course, only me, your mama, and possibly your granma remember that far back—when dinosaurs and rockers walked amongst us, singing, dancing, making love, and wreaking havoc with the established establishment.

Suffice it to say that during those years, minimum wage was pitiful, but everything was cheaper, and there really wasn’t anything to spend money on anyway. That’s why it was called the generation of sex, drugs, and rock and roll, because besides rent, transportation, and food, there was nothing else to spend money on. Besides, we hitchhiked everywhere, skated on rents, and ate what grew by the side of the road—sometimes dirt. Oh, there was fashion, of course, but who knew what that was?

In New Orleans in those days, my rent was $60.00; the bus was a dime; phone calls (phone booths?), a nickel; and a plate of red and white beans and rice at Buster Holmes’ in the French Quarter, a whopping 37 cents!

Bands played for free in the public parks. We had coffee houses with folk singers instead of Wi-Fi and free clinics. New Orleans was a candy store, and the kids were in charge. What did we know? We knew nothing.

We knew that there was racism, sexism, crooked politicians, inequality, and armed conflicts started by men who would never see the battlefield. But as old folks are apt to say, “Business as usual.” We thought that we could change the world through our music and loving vibrations; what happened was that most of us turned into our parents.

Now we have the Fest: eight days of peace, love, music, and mud (sound familiar?). Will we have another group that will blow the roof off the stage, whose combined ages are also about three centuries, and who have collectively been playing rock-and-roll music for 200 of those years? Not likely. For sure, the food booths won’t stop serving at 4:00 p.m., and other performers will be performing.

Fortunately, the Rolling Mac aren’t the only ones who could bring back memories or keep our hands clapping and our booties shaking: Tom Jones, Rita Coolidge, Mavis Staples, Los Lobos, Diana Ross, John Prine, Aaron Neville, Ziggy Marley, Gladys Knight, Cowboy Mouth, and other geezers will also perform this weekend. This will be the weekend of the

performers who not only know HOW to play; they will be the guys who know WHY to play and WHY we love this music and who can tell you where it came from. Forget it—you probably wouldn’t believe them.

On the local front, the Dixie Cups, Al “Carnival Time” Johnson, Frogman Henry, Big Sam, Irma Thomas, John Boutte, and Walter “Wolfman” are here, there, and everywhere.

Indians comin’! Betta git out the way! Oom Ma Lay Cootie Fiyo and a Hey Pocky Way! What? Oh, you only came for Mick and the group? You weren’t here last week? You didn’t have the quail, pheasant, and andouille gumbo? No praline-stuffed beignets? You sacrificed for the Stones? I’m sorry. However, as the immortal Roger Miller once sang, “You can’t roller skate in a buffalo herd. But you can be happy if you’ve a mind to.”

Here’s a question for the folks who will miss seeing the Rolling Stones. Will you really miss them? My answer is yes and no, but I’ve already seen ’em. So, next question: What’s your hurry? Slow down; you move too fast.

The Fest has never been a hit-and-run kind of thing. Circle back around, breathe deep, have a seat, take a load off, take another day off. This will be the safest place, other than a bunker, that you’ll ever be, especially surrounded by this many people. After realizing that you might quite possibly be the last generation to walk this planet, don’t you think that you should pause to listen to the music, savor the moment, smell the horse manure, stand in line patiently?

True story: There was a lad of 19 sitting on a couch, with his grandparents on either side of him, watching television in their trailer, when a boulder dropped from the hillside behind them, crashing through the roof and killing him instantly. The grandpa got a broken arm; granny got nary a scratch. The kid is history.

Guess who doesn’t live here anymore? See how it goes?

I have four forms of employment—four jobs. Each of my employers knows that during Jazz Fest, I am in absentia, not available, lost to communication, no call, no show. If you want me, I’ll be at the Fest. Come find me and bring me something cold to drink. Say nothing. I got nothing to say, nothing to show, nowhere else that I want to be, and nothing else I want to do. Needless to say, I’m not gonna be sitting on a couch watching TV, and there’s no hillside behind me from which a boulder can drop. If the gods want me, I’ll be at Angelo Brocato’s stand, getting spumoni. I’ll take my chances.

Listen, sure, it’s bucks, and the whole weather, crowd, toilet confusion thing might be daunting. Is it worth having days in your life whose memories will last and last? I believe it is. So, call in and take days off and get down with the rest of us for the Fest of us. Live life like the best of us.

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YaGram

Below are our staff's favorite #NOLA hashtags on Instagram for April.

Tag us @WhereYatNola or #WhereYatNola to be featured in an upcoming issue.

NewsAroundTheWeb

Updated Daily at WhereYat.com

NOLA'sOldestOysterSchuckerPassesAway @_dopeasxtrez

@findingfabfoods

@lauritacrockett

Paul Dinet, New Orleans's oldest oyster shucker, passed away on Thursday, April 18, at the age of 85. Since 1984, Dinet had been shucking oysters at Felix’s Restaurant & Oyster Bar—just off Bourbon Street in the French Quarter—four or five times a week and eight hours a shift. Our condolences go out to Dinet's family and friends.

NewOrleansNamedATopFamily-FriendlyCity @atiltedkrown

@_nini_xoxo

@annadelchev

@rambosabyss

@nathanleong

@jfoy350a

TweetBites

Below are our staff's New Orleans hashtag picks from Twitter for April. Tag us @WhereYatNola or #WhereYatNola to be featured in an upcoming issue.

New Orleans received recognition for being one of the best places to raise a family in the U.S. by Homes.com. With top scores in the quality of schools and park acreage per person—and highly competitive scores in the cost of living, average commute times, and availability of child care services—New Orleans is one of the most family-friendly cities in the nation.

NewMSYAirportOpeningDelayedAgain The opening of the new $1 billion airport terminal at the Louis Armstrong International Airport (MSY) has been delayed until fall. This delay will allow more time for “testing, training, and implementation of key systems” as the existing terminal is replaced and will give local residents more time to get familiar with new access routes.

@kimmikui: I really just wanna get drunk and dance in the streets of New Orleans with its people and get spooky with some ghosts @jlgxgx: I need to go to New Orleans ASAP. I miss Bourbon street and the food :( @WritingRaquelle: I don’t know who needs this but sometimes when I need to ground myself, I listen to “New Orleans” by Stevie Nicks. Sometimes, I have to play it 10 times before I feel okay, but it always works. @JustPrettyCarly: Only In New Orleans the food from the corner stores taste better than the food at the restaurants...let’s argue! At least in downtown New Orleans can’t speak for uptown lol @bootsiealert: Foods eaten on my New Orleans trip: beignets, red beans and rice, Shrimp po’ boy, deep fried catfish, hush puppies, battered shrimp, raw and fried oysters, alligator sausage, jambalaya, gumbo, crawfish Mac and cheese, and a crawfish boil. Hit most of the major ones. @toybad87: The New Orleans bounce sound good on any rnb song

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NOLAIs10thMostGamblingAddictedState Louisiana comes in at number 10 of the most gambling-addicted states in the U.S., according to a 2019 WalletHub study that compared all 50 states using 20 different key metrics, including the number of adults with gambling addictions per state. Louisiana has the 13th most casinos per capita, the 7th most gambling machines per capita, the 11th most gambling-related arrests per capita, and the 4th highest commercial casino revenues per capita.

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The Pussyfooters enjoyed the parade at the Cochon Cotillion at Mardi Gras World.

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Game of Thrones fans celebrated French Quarter Fest on Bourbon Street.

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The Joy Theater showed off its renovations at its reopening party.

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The Krewe of Rolling Elvi was a highlight of the Chris Owens Easter Parade.

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Tropical Isle’s Earl Bernhardt and Pam Fortner watched musicians playing on the Tropical Isle Stage during French Quarter Fest.

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David Mora and Alessandra Madrid enjoyed the preview party of The Pythian Market’s new event space Laurenia and 2three4.

Seven Three Distilling Co. served great cocktails at SOFAB’s Made in Louisiana event.

10. Pirates and damsels marched through Jackson Square during French Quarter Fest.

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Be prepared for French Quarter prices at this Frenchmen Street/ Esplanade Avenue spot that opened late last year in the former Rare Form space—but know that the individually priced tacos are bigger than normal and very, very good. Ecuadorian chef Octavio Ycaza, who ran the pop-up Miti, nails them all, but a good place to start is with the carne asada, shrimp, or the Cochinita Pibil. You can try them for halfprice from 4 to 7 p.m. on weekdays. For a solid post-work wind-down, add one of their light, refreshing, and strong house margaritas while sitting on their spacious patio.

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General Manager, NOLA Cantina

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"Hurricane" by Band of Heathens.

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I'm a soft in the hard!

"Poo-Bear.”

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"Sing It" by Marcia Ball, Tracy Nelson, and me.

I have never chosen one.

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"I am PROUD of YOU!" Re-confirming, I am a STRONG WOMAN!

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Chef, NOLA Cantina

Divine Radio Personality, Q-93 FM, I Heart Radio

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"The Big Sleep" by Streetlight Manifesto.

Rodrigo.

Soft with hard bits!

"Sweetie."

That you continue to make grown men blush!

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"Ape***t" by Jay-Z and Beyonce.

Salina.

Hard taco!

"Blessing to you."

I will be a top music writer—EVER!

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Rachel Sonn

Executive Opening Chef, NOLA Cantina

Private Investor

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I'm a hard, messy taco.

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A sustainable and prosperous relationship.

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"At Last" by Etta James.

Rrrrraquel.

I'm soft. [As she bats her lashes.]

"Ray-Chee."

More travel in my life!

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Film Actor and Author of New Orleans Rum: A Decadent History

Chanteuse, Burlesque, Model

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A soft one with extra hot sauce!

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Gringa Rosada.

I'm a soft taco.

"I found nothing alarming in your house."

A good life for my cats.

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Musician, Painter, and Renaissance Man

Director of Public Affairs, Gulf Coast B.O.E.M. (Bureau of Ocean Energy Management)

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Rrrrico Felipe.

Miss Nikki, I'm a burrrrito!

"I am proud of your accomplishments."

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Peace and love!

Where Y’at Chat Questions: 1. It's Jazz Fest, and you're the last performance.

What song do you sing?

2. It's Cinco de Mayo! What Spanish name would you give yourself?

3. May 16 is Top Taco Fest, and you're a taco!

Are you a soft or a hard one?

4. It's Mama’s Day! What term of endearment do you want Mama to say to you?

5. May is my birthday month. What wish would YOU like as I blow out my candles?