Immersed in art
Internshipsgive18studentsanintro to thelocal arts community
BY EVAJACOB BARKOFF Contributing writer
On the first day of asummer arts internship sponsored by KID smART, students Greta Alvarado andJaMar Hayes were excited but apprehensive. “Going into this program, notknowingwhattoexpect,Iwas alittlebit nervous,” said Greta, 16, whointerned at The New Orleans Film Society and attends The Willow School. “I was go-
ingintosomething very newtome. But after the first week, Ifeltmore comfortable.”
“I was extremely nervous,” added JaMar, 17,a studentatThe International HighSchool of New Orleans who interned at Excite All Stars, anonprofit organization that offers programsin the arts, academics and athletics. “But after afew days, Iknew it would be a positive experience.”
KID smART,a local arts nonprofit,
LITTLE MIRACLES
New Orleans Police Department SuperintendentAnne Kirkpatrick and other officers recently madeastop at the Miracles in Progress Summer Camp to discuss the importance of community and safety. The camp aims tostrengthen communitytiesand provide thechildren withamemorable experience.
NewOrleans PoliceDepartment SuperintendentAnne Kirkpatrick, right,chatswithNo’vaLukes, 5.
was selected as apartner for the2024 Bloomberg Philanthropies Arts Internship program. KID smART matched 18 rising seniors in metro-area public schools with community arts organizations to learn about the art represented and how the organizations work.
“The value of the program,”said Stephanie Heriger,the director of community partnerships for KIDsmART,
BY KAREN TAYLOR GIST Staff writer
It’sthe beginning of the end for thesummerdoldrums. After aslowand hotJuly, this weekend although stillhot —brings twobig events that mix the arts with adelightful dose of good times: White Linen Night and Satchmo Summer Fest. Can fall festivals be far behind?
WHITE LINEN NIGHT will bring thousands of partyers in er best to New
Orleans’ Julia Street arts district on Aug. 3from 5p.m.to 10 p.m. for the annual block party,the city’sbiggest and most elegant gathering of art enthusiasts. The free outdoor stroll lets viewers take in awide variety of paintings, sculptures and photography produced by local artists and some from across the country, making it the year’spremier contemporary art exhibit. It features 20-plus gallery and museum exhibits, plus outdoor installations, live music, bars, restaurant tents andfood trucks, scattered in the 300 to 600 blocks of Julia Street, the 500 block of St. Joseph Street, the 900 block of Camp Street and in other various locations. Expect to see most people in white linen outfits at this see-and-be-seen event, but there’snodress code. Just wear something cool. As
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KID smART interns Greta Alvardo, left, and JaMar Hayestake partina field trip at JAMNOLA, offers astroll through New Orleans cultural gems presented through the eyes of more than 30 local artists.
NOPD Sgt. Damond Harris chats with kids during avisit to the camp.
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NewOrleans Police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick, right, introduces NOPD horse Patchtothe kids
“is to show them the resources available and provide away to connect them, to expose them the arts in their owncity.” That may mean eventual careersin the arts, or just becoming arts supporters.
Held in NewOrleans for the firsttime,the internswereselected from seven schools
The Willow School, WalterL Cohen High School,International High SchoolofNew Orleans, Abramson Sci Academy,Eleanor McMain Secondary School, New Orleans Charter Science and Mathematics High School, and NET:Central City
Other citiesthat previously haveparticipated in the program are New York, Boston, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia and Baltimore. In addition to New Orleans, Detroitisalsoparticipating the first time this summer
To gain attention for the new program,Heriger said theorganization connected withlocal public schools, working with principals, teachers and counselors as well as posting about KID smARTonsocial media.
“Wehad apool of 30 applicants and selected 18 students who were the best fit for the program, those who had an interest in the arts,” Heriger explained.“Many of theinterns have not had much access to cultural arts such as music, visualarts and music.”
There are three components to internship: aweekly studentcentered program, working three days aweek with one of theorganization’s artpartners,and Friday field tripsto severallocations such as JAMNOLA, The Helis Foundation John Scott Center,Anthony Bean Community Theater,the Louisiana Children’sMuseum, Longue VueHouseand Gardens, the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, the New Orleans Film Society, NOLA Nature School and New Orleans Jazz Orchestra.
“The arts will always need an audience and are as important for them as to the older generation,” Heriger said. “Hopefully the KID smARTprogramwill create acareer path forthem for afuture inthe arts.”
Greta plans to study psychology incollege, but becauseof connectingwith the New OrleansFilm Society,a nonprofit that promotes and nurtures different voices through film and film-related programs, she wants to pursue photography as ahobby.
“I learned about video edit-
ing and how to organize photographs using Drop Box,” she said. “I also learned so much abouthow thefilm industry works. And Iknow allthe connectionsIhavemade through this programwill benefit mein the future.”
And like Greta, JaMar,whose own artwork includes pencil drawing, said he will is looking to
BabyDoll Saran Bynum dances tothe music of theSecret Six Jazz
during the 22nd Satchmo SummerFest in 2022. This year’s fest beginsAug.5 at the Old
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Southern Art, 925Camp St., with DJs, cash bars, food trucks and afashion show from 10 p.m. to 1a.m. Tickets are $40-$50; ogdenmuseum.org.
SATCHMOSUMMERFEST puts the focus on local music, as well as scholarly talks that salute the legacy of Louis Armstrong. From 11:30 a.m
to 8p.m. Aug. 5-6, the free fest offers music on two outdoor stages plus piano performances inside the New OrleansJazz Museumatthe old U.S. Mint, 400 Esplanade Ave.
Performers include Kermit Ruffins, Rebirth Brass Band, Delfeayo Marsalis and the UptownJazzOrchestra with Corey Henry and Tonya Boyd-Cannon, John Boutte, Charmaine Neville, Preservation Brass andmore.
Presentations include Ricky Riccardi, Armstrong biographer and director of research collections at the Louis Armstrong House Museum; andSam Irwin, author of “Hidden History of Louisiana’sJazz Age.” Other events include ajazz Mass and asecond-line. See satchmosummerfest.org for details.
Email Karen Taylor Gist at kataylor@theadvocate. com.
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“I have an interest in art, so this program and my internship at Excite All Stars was perfect for me,” Hayes said. “I enjoyed working with and learning from people who work in the art field here in my owncommunity.I am to pursue adegree in electrical engineering, but artwill continue to be my hobby.”
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ANIMAL RESCUE
This is proving to be arecording-setting year for populationsatanimalshelters Perfectly adoptable dogsare at risk due to the volume of animals coming through the doors. If you’ve ever considered adopting or fostering, now is the time There is amisconception that somethingmust be wrong with an animal if it ends up in ashelter. The factis, most animals endup in shelters through no fault of their own. Nearly 10,000 completely healthy and adoptable companion animals are euthanized every day in shelters across our country because there are justnot enough adoptions. Here are some reasons that pets aresurrendered, andsolutions to the problems.
BEHAVORIAL PROBLEMS: One of the top reasonsfor surrender isabehavioral problem.
SOLUTION: These problems generallystem from alack of attention or socialization from the owner.Apet can also act outif he is not getting enough nourishment, love and exercise. Pets need attention and care to stay mentally happy and physically healthy.Dogs can be very destructiveif they are bored and not exercised properly
THE NEWNESS WEARS OFF: Once thenew puppy or kitten excitement fades, or that 10-pound puppy now weighs 50 pounds, dogs are relegatedtothe yardortaken to the shelter. The percentageofpeople whoacquire animals onlytoend up giving them away,abandoning them or taking them to ashelter is 70%.
SOLUTION:Apet is alifelong commitment that should be thought through before deciding toget one.
LACK OF SPAY/NEUTER: An estimated 40% of owned pets in the greater New Orleans area arenot fixed. Besides increasing overpopulation, unaltered pets are less healthy,particularlyintheir senior years, and can exhibit unwanted behaviors
SOLUTION:There are programs and grants
PETOFTHE WEEK
Coco, asweet white and red dapple Chihuahua mix, is 11 poundsofcuteness. The 6-year-old is in afoster home but would love to be in aforeverone.For more info, email adopt@animalrescueneworleans.org. PROVIDED PHOTO
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Sheltersneedmore people to adoptor foster to help with the recent deluge of animals.
in the area operating year-round that offer low-cost or no-cost spay/neuter surgeries for both owned pets and community cats.
TheLouisiana SPCA and the Jefferson SPCA both offer low-cost options. An average of only 10% of animals surrendered to shelters in this country have been spayed or neutered.
NOTJUST MUTTS: Ninetypercent of all animals entering U.S. shelters are both healthy and highly adoptable, but somepeople prefer pure breeds.
SOLUTION:Ofthat 90%, purebred cats and dogs make up 25%-30%. So, if aspecific breed is desired, visit local shelters. There are even bred-specific rescues in our area.
Ialwaystell people thatI can find exactly what theyare looking for if theyjust have a little patience.
Also, keep in mind thata good mixed breed will make as great acompanion as any purebredanimal.
Visit alocal shelter or rescue to find anew furry family memberand save alife. Rescued pets are the mostgrateful, adoring kind around!
Traci D. Howerton is the volunteer managerfor Animal RescueNew Orleans (ARNO), anonprofit, volunteerbased,no-kill shelter.For more information on ARNO, visit www. animalrescueneworleans.org.
BY JANE LEGROS
Contributing writer
Learnabout alittleknown landmark in Saintshistory from New Orleans author Erin Grayson Sapp, who’ll talk about her book “Moving theChains: The Civil RightsProtest that Saved theSaints and Transformed New Orleans” at the Milton H. Latter Memorial Library Aug. 1from 5:30 p.m.to 6:30 p.m.
It was January 1965, and locals believed they were just aweek away from landing their own pro football franchise. All they had to do was pack Tulane Stadium for thecity’sbiggest audition yet,the AFL All-Star Game.
Butthe 58 Black and White teammates walked out of the game to protest segregation and abuse of Black players. Change camerelatively quickly.Inless than two years, theBig Easy made enough progress revising racial policies to pass a blitzinspection by Black and White NFL officials and gain afootball team. The library is located at 5120 St. Charles Ave.
BIKE RIDE: TheNew OrleansPublic Library’s REACH Center and Sistahs on Wheels are teaming up to host acommunity bike ride on Aug. 2from 7p.m. to 10 p.m. The group will meet in City Park at 6p.m. near Cafe du Monde.
Attendees will need to bring their own bikes. A Blue Bike hub is located at the starting location, but availability is not guaranteed. Other guests will include GetUpN Ride Nola, City to City Riderz BC, NewOrleans Finest BC, and ANew Parish Cruiserz.
SENSORY-FRIENDLYSTORY-
TIMES: Every Monday in August, at 10:30 a.m., families looking forawelcoming and comfortable space for neurodivergent children are invited to Sensory StorytimeatEast New Orleans Regional Library 5641 Read Blvd. These smaller,adaptive storytimes are inclusive and accessible to all, including children who are physically and developmentally 2-5 years old. This program is designed to help children explore their senses and learn in away that is both funand engaging, through stories,
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nsory bins and more. Sensory-Friendly orytime is sponsored y the Dollar General iteracy Foundation ndsupported by the riends of the New Orleans Public Library pace is limited, visit vents.nolalibrary.org for details.
BLACK HISTORYPROFILE: Black Box NOLA presents an interactive storytimeabout pioneering Black scientist and medical professional Dr. Charles Drew on Aug. 5at10:30 a.m. at Keller Library &Community Center,4300 S Broad St. Black Box NOLA is alocal organization working to bring engaging, educational Black history programming into the classroom and other learning spaces.
AUTHOR TALK: Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum curator Dr.Jennifer Levasseur will visit the New Orleans Public Library via Zoom at 1p.m. on Aug. 7. She will discuss the Smithsonian’snew book, “Behind the Scenes at the Space Station,”which offers an insider’speek into space exploration. She’ll also take attendees on a once-in-a-lifetime virtual tour of the International Space Station. Visit nolalibrary.co/ jennifer-levasseur to registerand submit your questions.
Jane LeGros is the director of marketing and communications forthe Orleans Parish Library
to enroll students in theirfall 2024 classes and assist with anyquestions.admissions@ uhcno.edu
Hungry forinformation:Finneytodiscuss book on Drago’s
Peter Finney Jr executiveeditor andgeneralmanager of the Clarion Heraldsince 1993, will discuss his book, “Dragos: An American Journey,” at 7p.m.Aug 8, at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave. in Metairie. The book tells the story of the Cvitanovich family, the founders and proprietors of Drago’sSeafood Restaurant,which opened itsfirst locationjust outside New Orleans in the 1970s There, they invented aNew Orleans staple, the charbroiled oyster,adish that nearly every seafood restaurant in the country tries to emulate.
Drago and Klara Cvitanovich, immigrants from Croatia, cameto the United States with little money but would forge aseafood restaurant empireknown throughout the world.
Finney,aNew Orleans native and former sports writer for the New York Post and the New York Daily News, is also the co-author of “The Archbishop Wore Combat Boots,” amemoir detailingthe lifeofNew Orleans Archbishop Philip M. Hannan.
PERSONAL FINANCES: Sheila Cao, apersonal finances consultant based in New Orleans,will give aseries of presentations on financial management at 7p.m. all
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Mondays in Augustatthe Jane O’Brien Chatelain West Bank Regional Library,2751 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey Cao saysher workshops will focusonthe basic financial managementneeded to budget,save, and spendmonetary resources over time, takinginto account various financialrisks and future life events.
They are:
n Aug. 5: Financial Foundations, including increasing cashflow anddebtmanagement
n Aug.12: How Money Works, includingeducation funds n Aug. 19: Wealth Formula, includingthe Ruleof72and emergency funds n Aug.26: IncomeProtection, such as theDIME method and
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tax-free retirement income Cao also is aretired registered nurse. She has been abusiness owner for morethan 15 years.
GERMAN GENEALOGY: Carol Schlueter,director of the German American Cultural Center in Gretna, and Pat Smith, genealogist at the center,will discuss the museum and the many ways it can help those looking for information about ancestors.
The talk is at 7p.m.Aug. 7, at theEast BankRegional Library
Gretna’sroots came from German families whohave lived and worked there for more than 185 years. They established businesses, organized volunteer fire departments,ran dairy farms and served as civic leaders.
The GACC honors thememories of those pioneers through community leadership andfestivals that celebrate German foods and culture.
MORE GENEALOGY: Gwen Kelley alibrarian at the East Bank Regional Library,will conduct genealogy classes at the Old Metairie Library,2350 Metairie Road.All are at 6:30 p.m. on Thursdays.
n Aug. 8: Researching Census records
n Aug. 15: Researching vital records
n Aug. 22: Researching newspapers and obituaries
n Aug. 29: Researching cemetery records
MUSIC: Local pianist Sal Liberto performsthe music of Elton John and other artists at 7p.m. Aug. 6atthe East BankRegional Li-
brary DOG TRAINING: Brooke DeFore, adog trainer whospecializes in behavior modification, will hold three sessionsonthe West Bank. n Aug. 3, 1p.m., Terrytown Library,680 Hermitage Ave., Terrytown
n Aug. 7, 7p.m., Westwego Library,635 Fourth St., Westwego
n Aug. 13, 6:30 p.m., Belle Terre Library,5550 Belle Terre Road
DeFore will discuss basics such as potty training, crate training, how some breeds are trickier than others, as wellasthe importance of patience on the part of thehuman.She’ll also discuss the following using adog trainer DeFore will bring one of her four-legged students fordemonstration purposes. Patrons should not bring their pets to this event.
POETRY&MUSIC: Open Word will takeplace at 2p.m. Aug. 7atthe Harahan Library,219 Soniat St., Harahan.
Adultsinterested in poetry, music and writing are invited to share anddiscuss poemsand songs by their favorite artists or their original works in agroup setting.
Open Word repeats on the first Wednesday of each month.
BOATING SAFETY: Twoboating safety classes from the Louisiana DepartmentofWildlifeand Fisheries will occur at the North Kenner Library,8825 Jefferson Highway The first happens from 9a.m. to 4p.m. Aug. 3. The second is from 9a.m. to 4p.m. Aug. 17. Students whocomplete the
course will be issued avessel operator certification card. Preregistration is recommended by going to the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries website.
POETS’ MEETING: Poets gather to read and discuss poetry from 2to 4p.m. Aug. 10, at the River Ridge Library,8825 Jefferson Highway BOOK CLUBS: Here’swhat’scoming up in August.
”Phantomofthe Opera” by Gaston Le Roux: 7p.m. Aug. 12, East Bank Regional Library.The second half of the book.
”Answered Prayers” by Truman Capote: 7p.m. Aug. 20, East Bank Regional Library
Harahan Fiction Club: 2p.m. Aug. 1, Harahan Library.Aninformal book club open to anyone on a month-to-month basis to discuss fiction books. The club meetsevery first Monday of the month at 2p.m.
”Bless Your Heart” by Lindy Ryan: Waggaman Book Club, 5:30 p.m Aug. 1, Live Oak Library,125 Acadia, Waggaman.
”All We EverWanted” by Emily Giffin: 2p.m. Aug. 7, Old Metairie Library.Tea/Coffee served at 2p.m. Discussion at 2:30 p.m.Bring your own mugs.
”ThePassenger” by Cormac McCarthy: 2p.m. Aug. 20, Old Metairie Library
”TheMysteryGuest” by Nita Prose: 2:30 p.m.Aug. 20, River Ridge Library
ChrisSmith is manager of adult programming at theJefferson Parish Public Library
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LAGNIAPPE CLASSICDOG SHOW: The dog showseries will be held Aug. 1-4 at the Pontchartrain Convention and Civic Center, 4545 Williams Blvd. in Kenner. Metairie KennelClub shows will be held Thursdayand Saturday. The Louisiana Kennel Club shows will be Fridayand Sunday. Judging begins at 9a.m. and concludes with Best in Show around 5p.m. Free, but bring dog food donations for local shelters. www.pontchartraincenter.com.
DIRTY LINEN NIGHT: The 21st annual event will be held Aug. 10, 6-9 p.m., 300-1100 blocks of Royal Street. Galleries and shops along Royal Street will open their doors as musicians line the streets. Wristbands are$20 (21 and over) and include specialty drinks, wine, beer and water. dirtylinen.org. THE SNEAKER TRAVELERS: Collectors, sellers and fans can discoverthe latest trends in the sneaker world at the John A. Alario Event Center, 2000 Segnette Blvd. in Westwego, on Aug. 10, 11 a.m.4p.m. sneakertravelers.com. NEW ORLEANS COMIC CON: The event takes place Aug. 10-11 at the Pontchartrain Convention &Civic Center, 4545 Williams Blvd. in Kenner, with guests, comic book writers and artists, costumes, video games, toys and comic books. Tickets start at $18 via Eventbrite. www.facebook com/MightyCon. CARD &COLLECTIBLE CONVENTION: The event will featurevendors from all over the country offering aselection of sports cards, Pokémon cards, comics, autographs, memorabilia, Funko’s, shoes and moreatthe Pontchartrain Convention &Civic Center 4545 Williams Blvd. in Kenner, on Aug. 10-11, 9a.m.-4 p.m nolacardconvention.com.
CULTURE COLLISION: The kickoff to the cultural season will be held Aug. 28, 5:308:30 p.m., at the Jefferson Performing Arts Center, 6400 Airline DriveinMetairie. The free happyhour introduces potential audience members, volunteers, patrons and artists to the diverse mix of arts organizations. www.culturenola.com.
BONSAI AUCTION AND PLANT
SALE: The Greater New Orleans Bonsai Society hosts its annual sale Aug. 10 at the VFW Hall, 1133 Hickory Ave. in Harahan. Viewing of trees and plant sale beginsat
4p.m. Auction runs 6-9 p.m. gnobs.org. GLASS RECYCLING DROP-OFF: Glassroots will acceptglass for recycling on Aug. 15, 10:30 a.m.-12:30p.m., at the Algiers Regional Library,3014 HolidayDriveinNew Orleans. Itwill also acceptglass Aug. 16, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., at Milton H. Latter Memorial Library,5120 St. CharlesAve in NewOrleans, andonAug. 20, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., in the yard at Alvar Library,913 Alvar St. in NewOrleans.
MOVIES
“SHOWHER THE MONEY”: The screening willbeheld Aug. 7, 6p.m., at WoldenbergArt Center +Freeman Auditorium at TulaneUniversity, 50 Newcomb Place inNew Orleans. The movie provides insights into women’s challenges in securing venturecapital and spotlights femaleinvestors working to change thestatus quo. Seats canbereserved for a$10 donation toDress for SuccessNew Orleans. Innovation.tulane.edu/her.
“THOR: LOVE AND THUNDER”: LakeshoreMovie Night will featurethe 2022 Marvel film on Aug. 7, 6-8:30p.m., at the LakeshoreLibrary,1000 W. Esplanade Ave. in Metairie. www.jplibrary.net
“A STREETCAR NAMED
DESIRE”: TheClassic Movie Evening on Aug. 15will bethe Tennessee Williams melodrama set in New Orleans. It will be shown at 6p.m. at the River Ridge Library,8825 Jefferson Highway in River Ridge. www.jplibrary.net
“DUNE: PART TWO”: The 2024 science fiction sequel based on the novels by Frank Herbert will be shown Aug. 17, 2-4:45 p.m., at RosedaleLibrary,4036 JeffersonHighway in Jefferson. www.jplibrary net.
“FIELD OF DREAMS”: The SaturdayMovie Matinee is the baseball fantasyset in an Iowa cornfield.Itwill be shownatthe NorthKenner Library, 630 W. Esplanade Ave. in Kenner, on Aug. 31, 1-3 p.m.
www.jplibrary.net
“THE COLOR PURPLE”: The 2023 musical based on Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novelwill be shownAug. 31, 2-4:30 p.m at RosedaleLibrary,4036 JeffersonHighway in Jefferson. www.jplibrary net.
CULTURE& CONCERTS
THURSDAYSATTWILIGHT:
The concertseries featuring
“ALL ABOUT YVIE: INTO THE ODDITY”: Author and performer Yvie Oddly and co-author Michael Bach will discuss their book at Baldwin &Co., 1030 Elysian Fields Ave. in New Orleans, on Aug. 13, 6-8 p.m. www.baldwinandcobooks.com.
SATURDAY WRITER’SCLINIC: Bill Loehfelm, author of series featuring aNew Orleans police rookie, will lead twosessions at the August edition of the clinic on Aug. 17, at the East Bank Regional Library,4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie. “Building Believable Characters” is the 9:30 a.m. session. “Structure&Pacing” is the 11 a.m. session. www.jplibrary net.
FUNDRAISERS/GALAS
musicians, mint juleps and morecontinues on Thursdays 6-8 p.m., through August at the Pavilion of theTwo Sisters at theNew Orleans Botanical Garden, 1Victory Ave. in New Orleans. Aug. 1isPhilip Melancon. Aug. 8isBon Operatit! Aug. 15 is Audrey LeCrone & the Crawzaddies. Aug. 22 is the Pfister Sisters. Admission is $15. NewOrleansCityPark.org.
SUNDAYS@ SIX SERIES: John Calvin Presbyterian Church will host afreesummer concert series at 4201 Transcontinental DriveinMetairie. The Aug. 4concert is Crescent City Sound Chorus. www johncalvinchurch.org.
STAGEDOOR IDOL: The National WWII Museum is hosting asinging competition, with the finals Aug.13. Local celebrity judges will decide the winner, as the finalists areaccompanied by the Museum’s VictorySix Swing Band. Remaining preliminary round is July 30. Tickets are $15; $20 for the finals Aug.13. Performances start at 6p.m at BB’s Stage Door Canteen, 945 Magazine St. in New Orleans. www.nationalww2museum.org.
ELTONAND ME —SALVATORE AND THE ROCKET MAN: SalvadoreLiberto will present afreepiano concert of music by Elton John and others on Aug. 6, 7-8:30 p.m., at the East Bank Regional Library,4747 W. Napoleon Ave. in Metairie. www.jplibrary.net.
TROMBONECHOIR: The low brass group will present a century of music on Aug.15, 7-8:30 p.m., at the East Bank Regional Library,4747 W. Napoleon Ave. in Metairie.
BOOKS
“THE EXPLORERS”: Author
and historian Amanda Bellows will celebrate the release of her new book, “The Explorers: ANew History of American in TenExpeditions,” at The Garden District Book Shop, 2727 Prytania St. in New Orleans, on Aug. 2, 6p.m RSVP via Eventbrite. www gardendistrictbookshop.com.
“SUCH CHARMING LIARS”: Author KarenM.McManus will sit down with journalist Jumata Emil to discuss her book on Aug. 6, 6p.m., at Garden District Book Shop, 2727 Prytania St. in New Orleans. An audience Q&A and book signing will follow. Tickets through Eventbrite. www.gardendistrictbookshop.com.
“DEVIL IS FINE”: Author John Vercher will discuss his latest novelinconversation with author Maurice CarlosRuffin on Aug. 7, 6-8 p.m., at Baldwin &Co., 1030 Elysian Fields Ave. in New Orleans. www.baldwinandcobooks.com
“A PLACE UNMADE”: Author Carla Seyler will discuss her book of corporate intrigue and environmental consciousness on Aug. 13, 6:307:30 p.m. at the Cita Dennis Hubbell Library,725 Pelican Ave. in New Orleans. neworleans.libnet.
STORIES AND SIGNATURES: The book signing event, to be held Aug. 13, 5:30-7:30 p.m., at Salon 22, 2407 Bienville St. in New Orleans, will feature book signings by authors Laverne Toombs, Rekena Collins, RonickaBriscoe, Ph.D KarenBurks, Cherlyn Lina, L.S Fisher, KeidraHobley,Quiana Scott, Dionne Nichols-Condoll, Denise W. McConduit, Loreal Ivory,Casey Ferrand, Pat Austin, Lisa M. Wineburgand Ty Salvant. Space is limited; registration is requested. www.timewithty.com.
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DRAGBINGO 2024 FUNDRAISER: Pho Orchid will host an adult-only event Aug. 17, 6-10 p.m., at 3117 Houma Blvd. in Metairie. Entertainment includes Lexxanna Vanderhurst and music from KBGNO’s DJs, dinner buffet, bingo games and more. All proceeds will be donated to the nonprofit Asian PacificAmerican Society of New Orleans. Space is limited. Tickets are$70 at Eventbrite. apasnola.com.
CLASSREUNIONS
WEST JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL: The West Jeff class of 1969 announces their 55th class reunion on Aug. 4, 1-4 p.m., at the Italian American Hall, 1910 Monroe St. in Gretna. This will be a casual social gathering with fingerfood and BYOB. Cost is $30 per person. Checks arepayable to W. J. Class of 1969 Reunion and should be mailed to W. J. Class of 1969 Reunion, 4605 15th St. in Marrero 70072.
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IDENTITY THEFT WORKSHOP: Afreeworkshop on protecting yourself from identity theft and what to do if your identity is stolen will be held July 30, 6p.m., at 2525 Apollo DriveinHarvey.Sponsors areBeWell-Come Together with J.P.Morgan Chase Bank. Registration is encouraged. bewellcometogether@gmail. com or (504) 368-2525.
SAFE SITTER CLASSES: The Junior League of New Orleans will host 10 Safe Sitter classes throughout the summer to teach children in grades 5-8 howtosafely stayhome alone, help carefor younger siblings and preparefor babysitting opportunities. Classes
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at the Lagniappe Classic Dog Show, coming up at the Pontchartrain Center in Kenner on Aug. 1-4.
Shellpersonnel at ground breaking from left to right; Jordan Tremblay, Katie Mitchell,Makesha Judson, Rochelle Touchard,BrennaMiguez, Joseph Hollins,David Mustain
