INTO THE LIMELIGHT
ArtshowcaseatOgden puts spotlightonHBCUstudents
BY KIMBERLEYSINGLETARY
Contributing writer
From amodern day reimaginingofBiblical figures to an array of movingself-portraits to abstract artwork and vividly huedceramic masks, the 11th annual HBCU Art Showcase invites visitors to experiencesome of thebest art from New Orleans-area HistoricallyBlack Colleges and Universities.
“In an arthistory class, Irealized Ireally likethe Renaissance period, especially the Baroque style. It’s veryfocused on people, and Ilove the use of dramatic lighting.”
ALANNI MARTIN, Dillard graduate
Presentedbythe NewOrleans Chapterof The Links, Inc., the collection of works by32 students from Dillard University andXavier University of Louisiana spansa varietyof mediums, including drawing,painting,photography,printmaking and ceramics. On display at the museum through Sept.29, theshowcase is included withmuseum admission, which is free to all Louisiana residents every Thursday For New Orleans native Alanni Martin— a recent graduate ofDillard University with a degree in visual arts theshowcase represents multiple firsts in her burgeoning career
“This is the first series I’ve ever painted,” said Martin, whowas able to tryout avariety of artistic mediumswhile at Dillard, butfound painting to be her favorite.
“In an art history class, Irealized Ireally like the Renaissance period, especially the Baroque style,” she said. “It’sveryfocused on people, and Ilove the use of dramatic lighting.” Martin decided to make art thatis inspired by theRenaissance, butwith amoderntwist.
Eachofher series of three acrylic andoil paintings in this year’sshowcase portrays a different female biblical figure.
“I call the series ‘Tatted,’”she said. “It features Eve, Mary and Jezebel, but theylook more modern and havetattoos.I used tattoos asa wayofrelating the inkontheir bodiesto the ink used to create the Bible. Ithink that even if you didn’tknow these three women
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‘Tatted’ is Alanni Martin’smoderntakeonwomen from the Bible. Martin is arecent Dillard graduate
march
MARCHING ORDERS
Young membersof the Valley of Silent Men Social Aid and Pleasure Club took to the streets recently for the club’s 40th annual secondline parade in New Orleans. The parade was dedicated to the memory of Leon ‘BamBam’ Anderson Sr., Kendrick Wells and Sue-Sue.
Second HarvestFoodBankneeds volunteers forexpandedprograms
Staff report
With thestart of two new programsdesigned to feed thefoodinsecure, Second Harvest is looking to expandits volunteer base. The two additions are the USDA’s Commodities Supplemental Food Program and the growth of the Kids Cafe after-school feeding program. Volunteers are needed to sort food donations, pack boxesof nonperishable food items and produce nutritious meals for children and seniors.
Second Harvest is adding eve-
ning and weekend volunteer shifts to accommodate the growing number of volunteers and awide variety of schedules. No experience isnecessary to volunteer,just awillingness to participate. Andtraining is offered for any task avolunteer may be asked to tackle.
The need for volunteers has more than tripled since May,requiring more than 1,700 volunteers each week to manage the increase in food boxes and meals.
One new program will help provide the equivalent of more than 10 millionmeals for low-income
seniors. SecondHarvestwill pack and distribute an additional 20,000-plus food boxes each month to help supplement ahealthy diet for seniors.
The food bank’sKids Cafe program has expanded from serving 50 sites last year to more than 70 after-school sites and now provides meals and snacks to school children. Volunteer shifts areavailable throughout theday,evenings and weekends year-round. To learn more or register to volunteer, go to no-hunger.org/volunteer or email lglover@secondharvest.org.
Second Harvest Food Bank volunteers prepare meals at 700 Edwards Ave., in NewOrleans on May2.Volunteers are needed as the organization reaches its capacity to serve families in need.
STAFFPHOTO BY JONI HESS
Miss ValleyDemetris Johnson makes her waythrough the crowd.
Cigars were seen in the parade, too.
The
broughtout members of several generations.
TEACHERS TAKE NOTE:Secondgraders canget afreefieldtrip
BY JANE LEGROS Contributing writer
Calling all second grade teachers!Are you interested in offering your class a free field trip to the New Orleans Public Library and the Louisiana Children’sMuseum? The two organizations are teaming up to present NOLA Readers2.0, aliteracy-based field trip designedto inspire anew generation of young readers Teachers interested in participating are invited to an information session at the Children’sMuseum, 15 Henry Thomas Drive in City Park, on Sept. 5from 5p.m. to 7p.m. The field trips areavailable on select Mondays during the schoolyear.A list of specific dates will be available at the info session.
Each trip features avisit to the Main Library,219 Loyola Ave., and the Children’sMuseum and anumberofactivities based on abook. Last year’s book was Derrick Barnes’ “I am Every Good Thing.” This year’sbook will be announced soon. Every participating studentwill receive acopy to keep. To sign up, teachers should fill out an
interestform at nolalibrary.co/nola-readers-info-session.
AUTHOR TALK: Local author Allison Alsup will spend an evening at Latter Library, 5120 St. Charles Ave., on Sept. 5todiscussher book “Foreign Seed.”
Equal parts mystery and epicnovel inspired by historical events, “Foreign Seed” plunges readers into the search for Frank Meyer,aplant explorerwho vanishedduring an expeditiontoChina in 1918. Meyer is best known for his part in bringing theMeyer lemon to the United States.
Alsup has won multiple contests and recognitions, including the 2014 O. HenryPrize Stories, Best FoodWriting2015, and the UK’S 2018 Manchester Fiction Prizeshortlist. Sheisthe co-founder of the nonprofit New OrleansWritersWorkshop, where, in additiontoteaching, she mentorsfellowwriters. “Foreign Seed” is her firstnovel
Her talkwill startat5:30 p.m.
GROWING FROM SEED: Aspiring gardeners are invited to the HubbellLibrary,725 Pelican Ave., on Sept. 7at10:30 a.m. for aseedling-starterclass with Barcelo
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you could get asense of who they are and what type of people they are from my paintings.”
Martin participated in last year’sHBCU Art Showcase, too, but not as an artist.
As acollege intern at the Ogden,Martin was ableto interview last year’sparticipating artists and worked closely with Michelle Pontiff, the Ogden’slearning and engagement manager and education gallery manager,inpicking the artand setting up the showcase.
This year,Martin is excited to return as an artist. “A show like this is so important because, for alot of us, it’sharder to get this type
Gardens.
In this hands-ongardening class, attendees will learn to takeyour seed all the way through to harvest.Topics include:
n Different ways to start seeds beyond the traditional method of starting in pots.
n How and when to transplant into a largercontainer or into theground.
n What soiltouse in each stage of the growingprocess.
n Best plantingchoices for the summer and early fall seasons.
All attendees will also get to practice their skills by plantingtheir ownplant to take home
Barcelo Gardens is acommunity gardenand freshproduce market in Upper 9th Ward New Orleans, dedicated to helpingpeople learn to growand providing access to fresh produce.
This programisfor adults and is sponsored by Friends of the New Orleans Public Library
Jane LeGros is thedirectorofmarketing and communications forthe Orleans Parish Library.
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of opportunity or exposure for our artwork,” she said. “Thisshowallows peopleto seethepotentialofHBCUartists andhopefully be inspired to purchase art from them or look into these universities
and their programs.”
XavierUniversity’schair of the Fine Arts Department,MaPo Kinnord —who is amongthe university faculty thathelped organize and present the exhibition —ex-
plainedhow artwas chosen for the showcase.
“Wehave ayear-end show at Xavier,just like mostuniversities have, and the Ogden comes by and curates work from the show,”she said.
Some of the clay masks Kinnord’sstudents created this year madethe cut
“Studentswere asked to look at masks from all over theworld andmaketheir own version,” she said “First, we makeacasting of thestudent’sface. Then, they distort it andchange it to whatever they like.”
Even for students who don’tplanona career in thearts, Kinnord saidthe chance to express their creative side is invaluable.
“Creative thinking is the thingthat distinguishes people in every field,” she said, noting,“If you’re lookingat
cess.
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HOURS: The Ogden Museum is opendaily from 10 a.m. to 5p.m. and is free to Louisiana residents every Thursday. WHERE: 925 Camp St., New Orleans. Call (504) 539-9650. MORE INFO: OgdenMuseum. org
your phone, you’re looking outside of yourself. With art, you’re looking forsomething inside of yourself.”
Pontiff said the exhibition has been anatural fit forthe Ogden.
“Our focus is on the Southeastern region, on those livingand working in thisregion andshowcasingdiverse experiences,” she said, “especially those that have been traditionally underrep-
resented. We were excited to build on this relationship with ourareaHBCUs in 2020, when we launched our HBCU internship program to help studentsbuild on their experience throughout their college career.” TheHBCUArt Showcase wascreated 11 years ago when the New Orleans chapter of an international nonprofit called The Links reached out to the Ogden. TheLinks is one of the nation’soldest and largest volunteer serviceorganizations of women focused on the culture andsuccessofAfrican Americans and other people of African ancestry Theshowcaseservesas the opening event for the organization’s“Links Love HBCUs” programand is the chapter’ssignature art event.
PETOFTHE WEEK
Hot spots are one of the most common skin conditions in dogs. Also known as acute moist dermatitis, hotspots are itchy,red lesions that develop when adog repeatedlyscratches or licks an area on his skin, creating awound. Hot spots usuallydevelop at the base of the tail, neck, face or on the legs, and seem to appear out of nowhere.
Ahot spot lesion can appear quickly,issometimes accompanied by some hairloss, andcan grow quite large in just afew days.
Commonconditions that can lead to hot spots include:
n Allergies —whether aflea allergy,food allergy,orenvironmental or seasonal allergies
n Ear infections
n Excessive licking
n Lack of grooming, matted fur Adog is more likely to get hot spots if he has allergies, fleas, or other skin parasites, or repeated ear infections. My dog,Romeo, is an allergy dog and occasionallygets them. Canines who like to swim and spend time in the water can also develop hot spots. The lesions are hard to miss and will present differently than other skin conditions, as the skinwith be moist and inflamed.Conditions such as mange or ringworm tend to be dry and flaky
The area becomes damp and painful, spreading due to licking, chewing, and scratching.While hot spotsare usually minor and can heal quickly, theydohave thepotential to cause more seriousproblems if left untreated. If adog continues to scratch and lick at them, skin ulcerations can occur
Aveterinarian can diagnose the cause of the hot spot and the best course of treatment to help it heal. Some hot spots may requiremedication such as antibiotics,depending on the cause and severity
Fleas are bad enough on their own, but the excessive scratching and licking from apet having fleas can cause ahot spot to develop, so keeping thepets on flea medication yearround isvital here. If Fido has ahot spot, there are a few things that can be done to keep him comfortable until he is examinedbyhis vet.
Most importantly,stay away from people medications such as triple antibiotic ointments, hydrocortisoneor petroleum jelly.Topical creams and ointmentsmay cause dogs to lick the area even more. Here are some stepsyou can take to give Fido some relief:
2. CLEAN THE SKIN with amild, waterbased antiseptic spray or wipe or an antibacterial shampoo.
3.APPLYAVETERINARY-APPROVED hot spot spray for dogs. Ikeep abottle prescribed by my vet on hand at all times for Romeo’soccasional flare ups.
4. PUT AN E-COLLAR or cone on the dog to keep him from licking the hot spot. Signs of healing will include reduced redness, lessmoisture and a reduction in thesizeofthe lesion.
If thefamily dog is continually licking or scratching aspecificarea on his skin, check to makesureahot spot isn’tforming.
Events
Discount registration is open for theNOLA Dogs Race to theRescue 5K Run/Walk on Oct. 13. Run through LakeLawn Metairie Cemetery in New Orleansand raise money for animal rescue organizations including Animal Rescue New Orleans, Take Paws,Trampled RoseRescue, Zeus’ Rescues and The Inner Pup Education and Prevention Services. Learnmore and register at nolagirl. org/events.
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Hot spots range in size, and are usually red and raw.They may even bleed.
Traci D. Howerton is the volunteer manager for Animal RescueNew Orleans (ARNO),anonprofit, volunteer-based, no-killshelter.For more informationonARNO, visit www.animalrescueneworleans.org. They’reraw,red
1.TRIM THE HAIR aroundthe hot spot to allow airinand prevent moisture from slowing down the healing pro-
Macaroni Bob is a6-year-oldChihuahua ball of sweetness. Hisfoster family says he’shousebroken and likes to run around the backyard and play ballwith humans. He’s good with dogs and cats. Formore info,email adopt@ animalrescueneworleans.org
STAFF PHOTO BY SCOTT THRELKELD Literacy specialistCherlyn Luna reads to children at the Louisiana Children’s Museum
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Xavier’sLeanne Dacula created this ‘6
Kyia-MarieParker,ofXavier University,created thisuntitled charcoal drawing
Dillard’sKristina Leatherman created thisuntitled cast paper
‘The Restoration of King Narmer of Egypt’byDyvonne Aye,of Dillard.
URSULINE ACADEMY: Ursuline will
celebrate the TraditionsMass andthe installation of Laurie Leivaasthe new academypresident on Sept. 8, 9:30 a.m., at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Prompt Succor, 2701 StateSt. in New Orleans. Coffeeand beignets will be served afterward.RSVP is requested.bit.ly/uatraditionsmass2024.
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NOCCA: Isaiah Siddell, a2024 New Orleans Center for the CreativeArtsgraduate, is one of nine studentsawarded afour-year, full-tuitionBerklee City Music Scholarship this year. He is a current participant in Berklee City Music programming, focusing on clarinet performance and plans to major in jazz composition at Berklee College of Music in Boston.
NOMMA: New Orleans Military and Maritime Academy, the Type 2charter school with acollege-preparatory curriculum and 100% studentbody participationinJROTC,has 20 eighth grade seats and 10 sophomoreseats unfilled. Parents of students interested in attending NOMMA, located in Algiers’ Federal City,can apply beforeSept. 13 regardless of wheretheyliveinthe metroarea. mmoore@nomma.net (504) 227-3810.
ST.MARY’SDOMINICAN: Dominican will host Wednesdays on Walmsley for sixth- and seventh-grade students and their parents to spend the dayat school. The dates areSept. 18,Oct.2and Nov. 6. www.stmarysdominican.org.
INSPIRENOLA CHARTER SCHOOLS: InspireNOLA and Rock of Ages Baptist Church will host their kickoff event of NOLALoveCelebration of Inspiration, Love,and Advocacy on Sept.6,10a.m at Xavier University of Louisiana Convocation Center,7900Stroelitz St. Bishop T.D. Jakes will participate in afireside chat with pastor Jonathan Everett of Rock of Ages Baptist Church,along with other speakers, performancesand panel discussions, bringing theyouth and community togetherthrougha shared commitment to education
ST.MARY’SDOMINICAN HIGH SCHOOL:
The Dominican Deb Minicamp will be held Sept. 14, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m., at the school, 7701 Walmsley Ave. in New Orleans. Girls in K-7are invited. Attendees will be grouped by grade level. Thecamp will be monitored by adult chaperones and instructed by members of the state and national award-winning Dominican Debs. Online registration fee is $50 by 5p.m.Sept.9.Walk-upregistration fee is $60. stmarysdominican org.
ARCHBISHOP CHAPELLEHIGH SCHOOL: Chapelle’s annual craft fair will beheld Sept. 28, 9a.m.-4 p.m., on inthe gym on campus at 8800 Veterans Memorial Blvd. in Metairie. Theevent will feature more than 250 vendors.The fair is free and open to thepublic. www.chapellecraftfair.com.
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University ofHoly Cross nursing students whopassed their licensing exam are, front from left, VictoriaVo, Brianna Trujillo, Hannah Plaisance, Margaret Rose Foster,Widline Pierre, Kadian Bowen, Bren Guerra, Katherine Miano, Brianna Paz. Middlerow:Angela Tran, KennedyJones, Molly Katz, CassideParfait, HaleyPiwetz, Nathan Roach, RianEzell, Kathleen Templet, Kayla Tobin, Megan Winingham. Back row: Felicia Santiago, Tyler Kalb,Ruth Davis, AshleyDupart, CaydenLeBouef, Diamond Benoit, Breanna Perkins and CynthiaBrown
LOYOLA UNIVERSITY: Apply nowfor Profes-
sionalTour Guiding 1: History of New Orleans, acourse for those interested in taking the New Orleans Tour Guide Permitexamorjust wanting to learn more about the city.Those who complete the coursewill receive4.0 Continuing Education Units (CEUs). The course runs Sept. 10 throughDec.3onTuesdays,6-9 p.m., at Loyola’sUptown campus, 6363 St. Charles Ave. in NewOrleans. Tuitionis$450. pacs.loyno.edu.
UNIVERSITY OF HOLYCROSS: All 28 students in theUHC May2024 nursing cohort have passed theNational Council Licensing Examination on theirfirst take, making them licensed registered nurses. The Louisiana NCLEX average pass rate is 92.91%,and the national average is 88.56%
XAVIER UNIVERSITY: Xavier, in partnership withOchsner Health, has received national accreditation from theAccreditation Review
COLLEGES
Commission on Educationfor the Physician
Assistant for its Physician Assistantprogram. The accreditation makes Xavier one of four colleges in Louisiana, and oneoftwo in New Orleans and one of only seven Historically Black Colleges and Universities in thenation to offer theprogram.
NUNEZ COMMUNITY COLLEGE: Registration is open for theNunez minisessionB that starts Oct. 15 and runs through Dec. 11.Morethan 20 courses will be offered online and morethan 40 courses will be offered overall. Additional courses maybeadded beforethe start of the Mini-Session Bterm. www.Nunez.edu.
DELGADO COMMUNITYCOLLEGE: Tickets areon sale for the Building Futures Luncheon,hosted by the DelgadoCommunity College Foundation, on Sept. 9, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.,atGalerie de Galatoire, 211 RoyalSt. in the French Quarter Proceeds benefit the academic programs in al-
liedhealth,construction management,culinary arts, motor vehicle technology and nursing at Delgado. Tickets startat$125. www.dcc.edu
TULANEUNIVERSITY: Tulane’s School of Professional Advancement will hold afreeboot camp to boostknowledgeofArtificial Intelligence through Dec. 6, featuring aflexible schedule withself-paced learning and faculty/instructor meetings four timesthroughout thecourse. sopa.tulane.edu
LOYOLA UNIVERSITY: Applications arebeing accepted for History of NewOrleansVoodoo, a course that gives afoundational understanding and challenges common perceptions about voodoo. This course is for newand seasoned tour guides, as well as anyone interested in the topic. Classruns Sept. 26-Nov.21onThursdays 6-8 p.m at Loyola’sUptown campus, 6363 St. CharlesAve.inNew Orleans. Tuition is $275. pacs.loyno.edu
JVFC awards scholarships
The Jefferson Volunteers ForFamily and Community awarded five Joann BayerScholarships at their August council meeting.Atleft is MaryRose Koob,JVFCpresident; at right is BeverlyMadere, JVFCscholarshipchair Scholarshiprecipients are Peyton McKensie Cerise, nursing, SoutheasternLouisiana University; Todd Michael Lillie, nursing,University of Alabama; IanAlexander May, finance, SouthernMethodist University; Carter Scheuermann, music therapy, Loyola University NewOrleans; and Maeve Storm, civil and environmental engineering,Florida State University PROVIDED PHOTO
St.JosephAcademy holdsreunion
COOKING FORULCERATIVECOLITIS: Acooking class designed for people living with ulcerativecolitis will takeplace on Sept. 7, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.,at300 N Broad St., Suite102,inNew Orleans. Tandem Clinical Research and the Goldring Center forCulinary MedicineatTulane UniversitySchool of Medicine sponsor. It will be ledbychefs andnutritionists from the Goldring Center. RSVP required.www.tandemclinicalresearch.com
ADULTEPILEPSY EXPO: EpilepsyAllianceLouisiana will host the expo, designed to educate those living with epilepsy,aswell as theirfamiliesand caregivers on Sept. 14 at the LSUHealth SciencesCenterHuman Development Center, 411S.Prieur St.in NewOrleans The event will featureapanel discussion with leading experts in epilepsycare, along with presentations, breakfast and lunch. Free;avirtual option is available. Registration is required.www.epilepsylouisiana.org
NAMIWALKS: Registration is open forthe National Alliance on Mental Illness Southeast Louisianawalk to raise funds forfreementalhealthsupport and services. The walk will be held on Oct. 12 at Audubon Park (Newman Bandstand), 6500 MagazineSt. in New Orleans. Check-in starts at 9a.m.,and the walk begins at 10 a.m. Registration is free. Participants can walk as individuals or create ateam. All donationsremain in the localcommunity.namiwalks.org/selasouthshore ST PIUS XBLOOD DRIVE: Sept. 15, 8a.m.to1:30 p.m in the St. Pius Gym, 6666 Spanish Fort Blvd., New Orleans. Alldonors will receiveaminihealthexam, including blood pressure, iron and cholesterol screening. Preregister at thebloodeenter.org. Walk-ins welcome.
The St. Joseph Academy class of 1964 heldits 60th reunion in July.Pictured, frontrow fromleft, are Karen Dicharry Scott, Diane Foret Morgan, Edel D’AntonioPaddock, Linda Aiaviolasiti, CathyMacgregor and Jeanne Fayard Turnipseed; second row, Susan Vybiral Duffy,GwenShaneville Keenan, Vicky Monte Hammond, Karen Porche Ordoynne, Anev Latour Singleton, Linda Bayard McGivern and Yolanda RadovichBondi;third row, JudyBraquet Maier, Dolores Ramos Fink, Susie DiGiorgio Daly,Cindy LeBlanc Paisant, Joan Erichson Seiler,MaryAnn Ranson Necaise, Jeanne SabrioHeikamp, Claudia Whitehurst Devine, Patricia Williams Cox, GailRosseau Rome, Kathleen Judlin Stassi,Valerie Fredric VanVrancken and Betty Monteleone; backrow,Carol Altmann Hasenkampf, Darelyn Nelson Messenger,Sylvia RayRenda, MaryDoyle Moncada, Diane Vinot Bruni,MaryAnn Tennyson LeBlanc,Meredith Harnish, Noel DelaneyBitner,Janice Larmann Geib, MerrilKolstad Cox, KayBonura Bollinger and Eileen Fitzpatrick. Not pictured are Susan Francingues English and Joan Leckert Robards.
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ElenianClubcelebratespastpresidents
AROUND THENEIGHBORHOODS
FESTIVALS
TATTOO ARTS FESTIVAL: The three-day“all-things-tattoo” to-do is Sept. 6-8 at Hall Jofthe New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, 900 Convention Center Blvd. Included areseminars, contests, entertainment and aslate of featured artists and guests, includingactors and contestants from tattoo competition reality shows.The showruns
2p.m.-11 p.m. Friday; 11 a.m.-11p.m Saturday; and 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday. Tickets start at $20. villainarts.com.
FRIENDS’ FEST: City Park Conservancy is hosting amembership-appreciation event on Sept. 11, 6-9 p.m., at the Carousel Gardens Amusement Park and Storyland at City Park, 1Palm DriveinNew Orleans. Friends with an activemembership willenjoyfreeaccess to rides and refreshments. Free, but reservations arerequired.Friendsmust haveactiveproof of membership. NewOrleansCityPark.org.
WESTBANK HERITAGEFOOD & MUSIC FESTIVAL: Tamar Braxton and Con Funk Shun will headline the festival, to be held Sept. 21-22 at the John A. Alario Center, 2000 Segnette Blvd. in Westwego. The event also will featuremainstream andlocal artists, aGospel Explosion andan interactiveKids Zone experience. Hours arenoon to 9p.m. Free; onsiteparking $15. www.westbankhertiagefest.com.
SALA STREET FEST: Westwego will host it’s the festival Sept.22, 2-6 p.m., at 401 Sala Ave. to River Road in Westwego.The eventwill include livemusic, foodtrucks, craft vendors and kids’ activities. www. visitwestwego.com/events.
GATESFEST AFTER DARK: ALL SHUK UP!: Free tickets areavailable for the Congregation Gates of Prayer’s musicand arts festival,tobe held on Oct. 20, 4-9 p.m., at 4000 W. Esplanade Ave. in Metairie. FlowTribe will headline,and the festival’s centerpiece, akumzitz, will feature an Israeli-style singalong and communal song and dance sessions. There will also be local artists andJewish/ Israeli food vendors. Gatesfest.org.
FALL FESTIVAL: In celebration of 20 years of the Sydney and Walda Besthoff SculptureGarden,the New OrleansMuseum of Art, One Collins C. Diboll Circle in New Orleans, will host afreeoutdoor festival for all ages on Sept. 28, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. It will include guided toursofthe Besthoff SculptureGarden highlights,art activities, livemusicand more.noma.org.
BLACKAMERICANA FEST: Thefestivalcelebrating the musicallegacy and contributions of Black artists making music in the Americanaand Folk genres in New Orleansand the Mississippi River Delta region will be held Sept. 28, 3-10 p.m., at the Broadside, 600 N. Broad St.inNew Orleans. Headlining artistsinclude JoyClark, Lilli Lewis, Sunpie &the Louisiana Sunspots, DuskyWaters andTeena May, and more. Free, but RSVP is requested. blackamericanafest.com.
COMMUNITY
‘THRILLER’ HALLOWEEN WORKSHOP: Register nowfor the workshop that will culminate in aflashmob performance on Halloween day. Classes run Sept. 7-Oct. 26, 2-3:30 p.m., at the Anne Burr Dance Studio, 1128 Dublin St. in New Orleans. $80 for the session or $10 per class. $10 discount for those who signupby Sept. 5. kyntbryan@hotmail.com or (504) 453-6991.
FAMILYFUN DAY: The Helis Foundation John Scott Center’s celebrates itssecond anniversary withfun andlearning for the whole family on Sept. 7, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., at the center, Lafayette Lofts Condos, 921 Lafayette St. in New Orleans. The event includes child-friendlycrafts, Prime Time Family Reading andthe KumbukaAfrican Drum and Dance Collective. Free; reservationsvia Eventbrite. leh.org.
INTERGENERATIONAL GAME NIGHT: New Orleans Advocatesfor LGBTQ Elders will host anight of games on Sept. 17, 6-8 p.m., at the NOLA Pride Center, 2762 Orleans Ave. in New Orleans.Some boardgameswill be provided, but participantsare welcome to bring their own. www noagenola.org.
GET #VOTEREADY: New Orleans residents can register to vote and gets answers to voting questions on Sept. 17, 12:30-3 p.m., atRobert E. Smith Library,6301 CanalBlvd.; on Sept. 19, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., at theAlgiers Regional Library,3014 Holiday Drive; on Sept. 19, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., at the Nix Library,1401S.Carrollton Ave.; on Sept. 20, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., at the Main Library,219 Loyola Ave. This eventispart ofthe library’s ongoing Get #VoteReady series. neworleans.libnet.info
STORMIN’ OF THE SAZERAC: The 75th anniversary ofthe historic event is Sept. 27, 1p.m., in theBlue
Room and theSazerac Bar at the Roosevelt New Orleans, 130 Roosevelt Way. Featuringaluncheon, fashion showand second line, the event celebrates thewomen who gathered to storm the hotel’s bar in 1949, when women were allowed to be served only on Mardi Gras. Chef Nina Compton is Spirit of the Sazerac. Period attireisencouraged. Tickets start at $115. showclix.com/ event/stormin2024.
TEA DRAGON SOCIETY TEA PARTY:
Children can celebrate K. O’Neil’s TeaDragon Societygraphic novel series with tea, acardgame and dragon-themedactivities on Sept. 28, 2-4 p.m., in theprogramming space at theCita Dennis Hubbell Library,725 Pelican Ave. in New Orleans. neworleans.libnet.
GRASSROOTS RADIOCONFERENCE: Supportersof community radio will meet Sept. 26-29 at Gallier Hall, 545 St Charles Ave. in NewOrleans, for workshops, paneldiscussions and networking opportunities. Featured speakers include Louisiana native and EmmyAward-winning journalist Monica Pierre. The conference opens Thursdayat4:30 p.m. and runs through Sunday at 1p.m.Tickets startat$100 via Eventbrite.
CULTUREAND CONCERTS THE SOUTHERNJEWISHEXPERIENCE IN 10 ARTIFACTS: Kenneth Hoffman, executivedirector of the Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience, will discuss Jewish genealogy and other related topics on Sept. 4, 7p.m., at the East BankRegional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., in Metairie. www. jplibrary.net.
THURSDAYSATTWILIGHT: The concert series featuring musicians, mint julepsand more continues on Thursdays,6-8 p.m., through September at thePavilion of the Two Sisters at the New Orleans Botanical Garden, 1Victory Ave. in New Orleans. Sept. 5isWalrus &Electric YatQuartet.Sept. 12 is Pardon My French. Sept. 19 is John Boutté. Sept. 26 is The YatPack.Admissionis$15. NewOrleansCityPark.org.
BEAUTIFUL SPACES: EXPLORING THE HISTORYAND LEGACY OF NEW ORLEANS GARDENS: The program will be Sept. 14,10a.m.-3 p.m. at the Historic BK House &Gardens, 1113 ChartresSt. in NewOrleans. Speakers will present “NewOrleans Landscapes, 1720s-1960s, Formal ParterreGardens and Their Creation,” “Yakni Achokma, Okla Achokma: Wild Tending the Southern Mississippi Medicine Wheel Garden” and “Garden Journeys: Exploring the History and Design of New Orleans Landscapes.” Registration starts at $50 includes lunch and aclosing reception. bkhouse.org.
LPO GOESTOHOLLYWOOD: The LouisianaPhilharmonic Orchestra performs iconic melodies from blockbuster films such as “Star Wars,” “Fiddler on the Roof,” “The WizardofOz,” E.T.,” “Rocky” and the 007 theme on Sept. 14, 7p.m., at the Dr. RodneyR Lafon Performing ArtsCenter,275 JudgeEdward Dufresne Parkway in Luling. Tickets are$45. lafonartscenter.org.
LOYALFORCES: WWII WARDOGS: Toni Kiser of the National WWII Museum will talk about America’s wardogs during Dinner With a Curator, which includes athemeinspired three-course dinner paired with beverage specials, on Sept. 5, 6:30-8:30p.m., at the museum, 945 Magazine St.in New Orleans. Tickets start at $77. www.nationalww2museum.org.
SALONDEJEANNED’ARC: The salon, presented by the Joan of ArcProject, producers of theannual Joan of ArcParade, will beheld Sept. 14, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., at Tulane University,6823 St Charles Ave. in New Orleans. The theme is “Joan of Arc as Motivator &Muse ”The program will includehistorical presentations, introduction of kreweroyalty, speakers, demonstrations and performances. joanofarcparade.org.
JEFFERSON CHORALE AUDITIONS:
The Elenian Club,a philanthropic group of women of Italian descent, recently held its annual past presidents’ luncheon. LeeAnne Leopold, immediate past president, passed the gavelto Tricia Lincoln, incoming president. Pictured from left are Faith Peperone, 2013 president; Virginia Eckholdt, 2001 president; Jo-Ann Testa, 2023 president; Tricia Lincoln, 2025 president; LeeAnne Leopold, 2010 and 2024 president; Maria Mire, 2009 president; Judith Miranti, 2011 president; and Eileen Boudin, 2008 president.
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Gavin Pryor, left, anativeofNew Orleans and an Aviation Electrician’s Mate 3rd Class, and Aviation Electronics Technician 2nd Class Landan Russell, anativeofAmarillo, Texas, inspect arelease and control system for an F/A-18F Super Hornet in thehangar bayaboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USSHarry S. Truman on Aug. 10. The Harry S. Truman Carrier StrikeGroup is underwayinthe Atlantic Ocean completing integrated navalwarfighting training.Both are assigned to the ‘Red Rippers’ of StrikeFighter Squadron (VFA) 11
The Jefferson Chorale, an affiliate of the Jefferson Performing Arts Society,isaccepting applications to audition. The chorale is acommunity choir comprised of amateursand professionals under the direction of Dr. Louise LaBruyère. Rehearsals areThursdayevenings at Good ShepherdChurch, 5122 W. Esplanade Ave. in Metairie from 7:30-9:30 p.m. llabruyere70123@yahoo.com.
SYMPHONIE FANTASTIQUE: The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra’s season opening night will feature Berlioz’s classic, as well as “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice” and other pieces under the direction of Matthew Kraemer. The concert will be held Sept. 12, 7:30 p.m., at the Orpheum Theater, 129 Roosevelt Way in New Orleans. Tickets start at $35. lpomusic.com.
BOOKS
”FOREIGN SEED”: Author Allison Alsup will discuss her debut novel on Sept. 5, 5:30-6:30 p.m., at Milton H. Latter Memorial Library,5120 St. Charles Ave. in New Orleans. nolalibrary.org
“THATLIBRARIAN: THE FIGHT AGAINST BOOK BANNING IN AMERICA”:Award-winning Louisiana librarian Amanda Jones will be in conversation about her memoir with Katie Schwartzmann of the Tulane LawClinic on Sept. 6, 6p.m at Garden District Bookshop, 2727 Prytania St. in New Orleans. gardendistrictbookshop.com.
“THE COTTAGEWITCH OF VENICE”: Author Ashley Cecilia Meyer will be in conversation with Corey Dupree to discuss Sept. 7, 4-6 p.m., at Baldwin &Co., 1030 Elysian Fields Ave. in New Orleans. The talk will be followedbyabook signing and photo opp. Reservations areavailable through Eventbrite. baldwinandcobooks.com.
“THE HEBRIDEAN BAKER AT HOME”: Author and bakerCoinneach MacLeod will sharestories about his recipes and travels beforepersonalizing copies of his most recent cookbook on Sept. 9, 6p.m., at Garden District Bookshop, 2727 Prytania St. in New Orleans. RSVP to ensureentry and reserveacopyofthe book via Eventbrite. gardendistrictbookshop.com.
AUTHOR NIGHT: Allison Alsup, author of “Foreign Seed,” will discuss her debut novelonSept. 5, 5:306:30 p.m., at the MiltonH.Latter Memorial Library,5120 St. Charles Ave. in New Orleans. neworleans. libnet.info.
“THE COTTAGEWITCH OF VENICE”:
Author Ashley Cecilia Meyer will be in conversation with Corey Dupree to discuss her latest book on Sept. 7, 4-6 p.m., at Baldwin &Co., 1030 Elysian Fields Ave. in New Orleans. Abook signingwill follow. Reservations through Eventbrite. www baldwinandcobooks.com.
“ARMED WITH GOOD INTENTIONS”: Wallace “Wallo267” Peeples will talk about and sign copies of his book on Sept. 12, 7p.m., at Baldwin &Co., 1030 Elysian Fields Ave. in New Orleans. Tickets start at $32 via Eventbrite and include acopyofthe book. www.baldwinandcobooks.com.
FUNDRAISERS/GALAS
MUSIC FORMENTAL HEALTH: A night of music and hope benefiting the Brett Thomas Doussan Foundation will be held on Sept. 5, 7p.m., at The Broadside Pavilion, 600 N. Broad St. in New Orleans. This event, featuring performances by Mia Borders, John Curry,Arsène Delay,
MikeDoussan and Will Murry,will raise awareness for mental health and suicide prevention. Tickets are $16.93 through Simpletix. broadsidenola.com.
CURTAIN CALL BALL: Le Petit Théâtre Du Vieux Carré kicks off its 108th season with the annual fundraiser on Sept. 6, 6:30 p.m., at Le Petit Theatreand Tableau restaurant, 616 St. Peter St. in New Orleans. The event will begin with cocktails and cuisine and includes liveperformances of Broadway tunes, silent and live auctions. Ticket prices start at $150. lepetittheatre.com.
SHOP FORSUCCESS SALE: Dress for Success New Orleans will host an inventory reduction fundraiser Sept. 12-14, at 1700 Josephine St., Suite 101, in New Orleans. Thursdayand Fridayhours are3-6 p.m. Saturday hours are9a.m.-1 p.m. The sale is women’s fashions only,with nothing priced over$25. All women’s sizes areavailable from 0to28. neworleans.dressforsuccess.org.
COOKING FORACAUSE: The New Orleans Culinary &Hospitality Institute will host the event on Sept. 18, 5:30-8:30 p.m., at 725 Howard Ave. in New Orleans. The event will include livemusic, libations and cuisine preparedbyNOCHI alumni chefs and special guest chefs. nochicfac.org.
PLAYSOIREE: Louisiana Children’s Museum will host the gala on Sept. 21, 8p.m., at the museum, 15 Henry Thomas DriveinNew Orleans. The event, whose 2024 theme is “Goodnight Moon on the Lagoon,” will include livemusic, local cuisine and featureanaward ceremonyhonoring Anne and King Milling and Tracy andCalvinMackie with theGreat Friend to Kids Award. Apatron party will be held 7-8 p.m. Tickets start at $50. lcm.org.
CHANGE ACHILD’SVOICE GALA: The evening of music, dancing and dining supporting CASA Jefferson will be held Sept. 13, 7-10 p.m., at the Audubon TeaRoom, 6500 Magazine St. in New Orleans. Tickets start at $125 via Eventbrite. www.casajefferson.org.
LOVE YOUR HEARTGALA AND AUCTION: The 10th anniversary gala will takeplace Sept. 21, 6-10 p.m., at the RoyalSonesta New Orleans Hotel, 300 Bourbon St. in New Orleans. Tickets start at $100. Proceeds support the Heart NHands mission and related programming, working to empowerand educate girls ages 10-18 about heart health and heart disease prevention. www.heartnhands.org.
IMAGINATION GALA: The fundraiser benefiting Ochsner Children’s will be held Sept. 13, 6-10 p.m., at the Sugar Mill, 1040 S. Peters St. in New Orleans. The evening includes cocktails, bites, games and dancing. Tickets start at $250. https:// one.bidpal.net/imaginationgala/ welcome.
ALFREDO FIDO DINNER: Metairie Humane Shelter will sponsor a fundraising dinner Sept. 14, 4-8 p.m., at St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church, 6017 Camphor St. in Metairie. The menu consists of chicken Alfredo and green salad for $14. Take-outs and walk-ins are welcome. Orders can be reserved in advance by text. (504) 458-0531.
TAILGATE FEST: Urban South Brewery and Children’s Hospital New Orleans LCMC Health will host a free tailgate block party for acause on Sept. 14, starting at 11 a.m., at Urban South, 1645 Tchoupitoulas St. in New Orleans. The block party fun includes food trucks, special
drinks for adults and children, special halftime shows from Tulane and LSU alumni bands, followedby an evening performance from Big In The 90s, 6-9 p.m. Proceeds go to Children’s Hospital New Orleans’s ongoing pediatric cancer research. https://urbansouth.start.page/.
MEETINGS
LEARNING
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SIERRA CLUB: The New Orleans Group of the national environmental organization will hold its monthly educational speaker event on Sept. 8at7 p.m. This meeting will be virtual. RSVPswill receiveaZoom link. www.sierraclub.org/louisiana.
NARFE: The Vernon N. Landry Chapter 1398 of the National Activeand Retired Federal Employees Association will hold its next monthly luncheon/meeting on Sept. 11, beginning at 11 a.m., in the Sicilian Room of Rocky and Carlo’s Restaurant, 613 St. BernardHighway in Chalmette. Anyactiveorretiredfederal and postal employees areinvited, as well as members of other surrounding chapters. pamela.e.marks1953@ gmail.com.
REPUBLIC WOMEN’SCLUBOFJEFFERSON PARISH: The club will meet Sept. 19 at the Metairie Country Club, 580 Woodvine in Metairie. Guest speakers will be Dennis Burke, Heidi Parker Martin and Maggie List. Registration begins at 11 a.m., with lunch and the program starting at 11:45 a.m. Cost is $42. RSVP required. RWC.JeffParish@ gmail.com.
CLASS REUNIONS JOHN MCDONOGH SR. HIGH: Tickets areonsale for the 57th anniversary reunion of the class of 1967, to be held on Sept. 21 at Southport Hall, 200 Monticello in Jefferson. Festivities, including livemusic, start at 6p.m. Buffet and open barare included at $60 per person. jafern2@ cox.net or (504) 343-6171.
CLASSES CONCEALED CARRYCLASS: Twogun safety and self-defense workshops will be held Aug. 29 at the University of Holy Cross Moreau Center, 4123 Woodland DriveinNew Orleans. Times are3:30-5:30 p.m. or 6-8 p.m. Each session is open to anyone 18 years and older who wishes to learn about the new lawoncarrying a firearminpublic. Registration is required. (504) 329-4430. www.pierrebasicguns.com.
AARP SMARTDRIVER CLASS: The four-hour class will be presented Sept. 4, 5-9 p.m., at the Ochsner/Elmwood Fitness Center in the Elmwood Shopping Center, 1200 S. Clearview Parkway in Harahan. Open to anyone 50 and older. Completion may qualify participants for adiscount from their car insurance. Preregistration required.
CAMP SOULGROWSUSHI WORKSHOP: Kids 7and older areinvited to learn to makesushi and hear about Japanese traditions at Kenji Omakase, 217 Camp St. in New Orleans, on Sept. 21, noon-1:30 p.m. Reservations arerequired via Eventbrite. www.campsoulgrow.org.
VIETNAMESE TET TRUNG THU MOONCAKE WORKSHOP FORKIDS: Children ages 6-12 and their families can learn from Chef Bích Trâm Tuong to makemooncakes on Sept. 14, 11 a.m.-noon, at the Algiers Regional Library,3014 HolidayDriveinNew Orleans. Learn moreabout TetTrung Thu traditions and receiveaTet lantern to keep. Registration required. nolalibrary.org. DOWNSIZING AND DECLUTTERING: The program in partnership with AARP will be held Sept. 18, 11 a.m.-noon, at the Algiers Regional Library,3014 HolidayDriveinNew Orleans. Learn to declutter and organize, practical tips on organizing and decluttering and better organization could positively impact daily life. nolalibrary.org.
FIXER UPPER 101: The Preservation Resource Center class covers how to purchase and renovate an older home, acombination of their Buy Right and Renovate Right classes, on Sept. 13, 8a.m.-4 p.m., at the PRC, 923 Tchoupitoulas St. in
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The Tattoo Arts Festival will be held Sept.6-8 at the MorialConvention Center in New Orleans.
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