INTO THE LIMELIGHT
ArtshowcaseatOgden puts spotlightonHBCUstudents
BY KIMBERLEY SINGLETARY
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
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.
Miss ValleyDemetris Johnson makes her waythrough the crowd.
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’s Museum? The two organizations are teaming up to present NOLA Readers2.0, aliteracy-based field trip designed to 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 EveryGood Thing.” This year’sbook will be announced soon. Every participating studentwill receive acopy to keep. To sign up, teachers should fill out an
interest form 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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Xavier’sLeanne Dacula created this ‘6 Streaks’ monotype.
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
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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
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.”
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-
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.
anditchy:Whattodowhenapet hasa hotspot
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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.
2. CLEAN THE SKIN with amild, waterbased antiseptic spray or wipe or an antibacterial shampoo.
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
Hot spots range in size, and are usually red and raw.They may even bleed.
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:
1.TRIM THE HAIR aroundthe hot spot to allow airinand prevent moisture from slowing down the healing pro-
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.
Traci D. Howerton is the volunteer manager for Animal RescueNew Orleans (ARNO),anonprofit, volunteer-based, no-killshelter.For more informationonARNO, visit www.animalrescueneworleans.org.
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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
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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FRIENDS’ FEST: City Park Conservancy is hosting a membership-appreciation event on Sept. 11, 6-9 p.m., at the Carousel Gardens Amusement Park and Storyland at City Park, 1Palm Drivein New Orleans. Friends with an activemembership will enjoyfreeaccess to rides and refreshments. Free, but reservations arerequired. Friends must have activeproof 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 willfeaturemainstream and local artists, aGospel Explosion and an interactiveKids Zone experience. Hours arenoon to 9p.m. Free; on-siteparking $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 RiverRoad in Westwego. The event will include livemusic, food trucks, craft vendors and kids’ activities. www visitwestwego.com/events.
GATESFEST AFTER DARK: ALL SHUK UP!: Free tickets are available for the Congregation Gates of Prayer’s music and arts festival, to be held on Oct. 20, 4-9 p.m., at 4000W Esplanade Ave. in Metairie. Flow Tribe will headline, and the festival’s centerpiece, akumzitz, will featurean Israeli-style singalong and communal song and dance sessions. Therewill also be local artists and Jewish/Israeli food vendors. Gatesfest org.
FALL FESTIVAL: In celebration of 20 years of the Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden, the New Orleans Museum 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 tours of the Besthoff SculptureGarden highlights, art activities, livemusic and more. noma.org.
BLACKAMERICANA FEST: The festival celebrating the musical legacy andcontributions of Black artists making music in the Americana and Folk genres in New Orleans and the Mississippi River Delta regionwill be held Sept. 28, 3-10 p.m., at the Broadside, 600 N. Broad St in New Orleans. Headlining artists include JoyClark, Lilli Lewis, Sunpie &the Louisiana Sunspots, Dusky Waters and Teena May, and more. Free, but RSVP is requested blackamericanafest.com.
COMMUNITY
‘THRILLER’ HALLOWEEN
WORKSHOP: Register now for the workshopthat will culminate in aflash mob performance on Halloween day. Classes run Sept. 7-Oct. 26, 2-3:30 p.m.,atthe Anne Burr Dance Studio, 1128 Dublin St in New Orleans. $80 for the session or $10 per class. $10 discount for those who sign up by Sept. 5. kyntbryan@hotmail.com or (504) 453-6991
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include historical presentations, introduction of krewe royalty,speakers, demonstrations and performances. joanofarcparade.org.
JEFFERSON CHORALEAUDITIONS: The Jefferson Chorale, an affiliate of the Jefferson Performing Arts Society,is accepting applications to audition. The chorale is a community choir comprised of amateurs and professionals under the direction of Dr. Louise LaBruyère. Rehearsals areThursdayevenings at Good ShepherdChurch, 5122 W. Esplanade Ave. in Metairiefrom7:30-9:30 p.m. llabruyere70123@yahoo.com.
SYMPHONIE FANTASTIQUE: The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra’s season opening night will featureBerlioz’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 Wayin New Orleans. Tickets startat $35. lpomusic.com.
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 followedbya book signing and photo opp. Reservations areavailable through Eventbrite. baldwinandcobooks.com.
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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GET #VOTEREADY: NewOrleans residents can register to vote and gets answers to voting questions on Sept 17, 12:30-3 p.m., at Robert E. Smith Library,6301 Canal Blvd.; on Sept. 19,11a.m.3p.m., at the Algiers Regional Library,3014 Holiday Drive;on Sept. 19, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., at the Nix Library,1401 S. Carrollton Ave.; on Sept. 20, 11 a.m.3p.m., at the Main Library 219 Loyola Ave. Thisevent is part of the library’s ongoing Get #VoteReadyseries neworleans.libnet.info STORMIN’ OF THESAZERAC: The 75th anniversary of the historic event is Sept 27, 1p.m., in the BlueRoom and the SazeracBar at the Roosevelt New Orleans, 130 Roosevelt Way. Featuring aluncheon,fashion show and secondline, theevent celebrates thewomenwho gathered to storm the hotel’s barin1949, when women were allowedto be served only on MardiGras. Chef Nina Compton isSpirit of the Sazerac. Period attireis encouraged. Ticketsstart at $115. showclix.com/event/ stormin2024. TEA DRAGON SOCIETY TEA PARTY: Childrencan celebrate K. O’Neil’s TeaDragon Society graphic novelserieswithtea, acardgame anddragonthemed activitiesonSept.28, 2-4 p.m., in theprogramming space at the Cita Dennis Hubbell Library,725 Pelican Ave. in NewOrleans. neworleans libnet.
GRASSROOTS RADIO CONFERENCE: Supporters of community radio will meetSept. 26-29atGallier Hall, 545 St CharlesAve.in New Orleans, for workshops,paneldiscussions and networkingopportunities. Featuredspeakers include Louisiananative and EmmyAward-winning journalistMonica Pierre.The conference opensThursday at 4:30 p.m. and runsthrough Sunday at 1p.m. Ticketsstart at$100 viaEventbrite CULTUREAND CON-
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-friendly crafts, Prime Time Family Reading and the KumbukaAfrican Drum andDance Collective. Free; reservationsvia Eventbrite. leh.org. INTERGENERATIONAL GAME NIGHT: New Orleans Advocates for LGBTQElders will host anight ofgameson Sept. 17, 6-8p.m., at theNOLA Pride Center, 2762 Orleans Ave. in New Orleans. Some boardgames willbeprovided, but participantsare welcome to bring their own. www.noagenola.org.
CERTS THE SOUTHERN JEWISH EXPERIENCE IN 10 ARTIFACTS: Kenneth Hoffman, executive director of the Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience, will discuss Jewish genealogy and other related topics on Sept. 4, 7p.m., at the East Bank Regional Library,4747 W. Napoleon Ave.,inMetairie. www.jplibrary.net.
THURSDAYS AT TWILIGHT: The concert series featuring musicians, mint juleps and more continues on Thursdays, 6-8 p.m., through September at the Pavilion of the Two Sisters at the New Orleans Botanical Garden, 1Victory Ave. in New Orleans. Sept. 5is Walrus &Electric YatQuartet. Sept. 12 is Pardon My French. Sept. 19 is John Boutté. Sept. 26 is The YatPack. Admission is $15. NewOrleansCityPark. org.
BEAUTIFUL SPACES: EXPLORING THE HISTORYAND LEGACY OF NEW ORLEANS GARDENS: The program will be Sept. 14, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Historic BK House & Gardens, 1113 Chartres St. in New Orleans. Speakers will present “New Orleans 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 Designof New Orleans Landscapes. Registration starts at $50 includes lunch and aclosing reception. bkhouse.org.
LPO GOES TO HOLLYWOOD: The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestraperforms iconic melodies from blockbuster films such as “Star Wars,” “Fiddler on the Roof,” “The WizardofOz,” “E.T.,” “Rocky” and the 007 themeonSept. 14, 7p.m., at the Dr. Rodney R. Lafon Performing Arts Center, 275 Judge EdwardDufresne Parkway in Luling. Tickets are $45. lafonartscenter.org.
LOYALFORCES: WWII WAR DOGS: Toni Kiser of the National WWII Museum will talk about America’s war dogs during Dinner With a Curator, which includes a theme-inspired three-course dinner paired with beverage specials, on Sept. 5, 6:308:30 p.m., at the museum, 945 Magazine St. in New Orleans. Tickets start at $77. www nationalww2museum.org.
SALONDEJEANNE D’ARC: The salon, presented by the Joan of ArcProject, producers of the annual Joan of Arc Parade, will be held Sept. 14, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., at Tulane University,6823 St Charles Ave. in New Orleans. The theme is“Joan of ArcasMotivator &Muse.” The program will
BOOKS ”FOREIGN SEED”: Author Allison Alsup will discuss her debut novelonSept. 5, 5:306:30 p.m., at Milton H. Latter
“THE HEBRIDEAN BAKER AT HOME”: Author and baker Coinneach 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 ensure entry and reserveacopyof the book via Eventbrite. gar-
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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 raiseawareness for mental health and suicide prevention. Tickets are$16.93 through Simpletix. broadsidenola.com
CURTAIN CALL BALL: Le Petit
ThéâtreDuVieux Carrékicks off its 108th season with the annual fundraiseronSept.6, 6:30 p.m., at Le Petit Theatre and Tableau restaurant, 616 St. Peter St. in NewOrleans. The event will begin with cocktails and cuisine and includes liveperformancesof Broadway tunes, silent and liveauctions. Ticket prices start at $150. lepetittheatre. com.
SHOP FORSUCCESS SALE: Dress for Success NewOrleans will host an inventory reduction fundraiser Sept. 1214, at 1700 Josephine St., Suite 101, in New Orleans. Thursday and Friday hours are3-6 p.m. Saturdayhours are9a.m.1p.m. The sale is women’s fashions only,withnothing priced over$25.All women’s sizes areavailable from 0to 28. neworleans.dressforsuccess.org.
COOKING FORACAUSE: The New Orleans Culinary & Hospitality Institute will host the event on Sept.18, 5:308:30 p.m., at 725 Howard Ave. in New Orleans. The event will include livemusic,libations and cuisine prepared by NOCHI alumni chefs and special guest chefs.nochicfac.org.
PLAYSOIREE: Louisiana Children’s Museum will host thegala on Sept.21, 8p.m at the museum, 15 Henry Thomas DriveinNew Orleans. The event, whose 2024 theme is “GoodnightMoononthe Lagoon,” will include livemusic,local cuisine and feature an awardceremonyhonoring Anne and King Milling and Tracy and Calvin Mackie with the Great Friend to Kids Award. Apatron party will be held 7-8 p.m. Tickets start at $50. lcm.org.
CHANGE ACHILD’S VOICE
GALA: The evening of music dancing and diningsupporting CASA Jeffersonwill 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.casajeffer-
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Gavin Pryor, left,a nativeofNew Orleans and an Aviation Electrician’sMate 3rd Class, and Aviation Electronics Technician 2ndClass Landan Russell, anativeofAmarillo, Texas,inspect arelease and control system for an F/A-18F Super Hornet in the hangar bayaboard the Nimitz-class aircraftcarrier USSHarry S. Truman on Aug. 10. The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group is underwayinthe Atlantic Ocean completingintegrated navalwarfighting training.Both are assigned to the ‘Red Rippers’ ofStrike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 11.
son.org. LOVE YOUR HEARTGALA AND AUCTION: The10thanniversary gala will take place Sept. 21, 6-10 p.m., at the RoyalSonesta NewOrleans Hotel,300 BourbonSt. in New Orleans. Tickets start at $100. Proceeds support theHeart NHands mission andrelated programming, workingto empowerand educategirls ages10-18about hearthealth and heart disease prevention. www.heartnhands.org
IMAGINATION GALA: The fundraiser benefitingOchsner Children’swill be heldSept. 13, 6-10 p.m at theSugar Mill, 1040 S. PetersSt. in New Orleans. Theevening includes cocktails, bites, games and dancing.Tickets startat$250. https://one.bidpal.net/imaginationgala/welcome.
ALFREDO FIDO DINNER: MetairieHumane Shelterwill sponsorafundraising dinnerSept. 14, 4-8 p.m., at St.Matthew’s United Methodist Church, 6017 Camphor St. in Metairie. The menu consistsofchicken
Alfredo and green salad for $14. Take-outs and walk-ins arewelcome. 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 afreetailgate block party for acause on Sept. 14, starting at 11 a.m. at Urban South, 1645 Tchoupitoulas St.inNew Orleans. The block party fun includes food trucks, special drinks for adults and children, special halftimeshows from Tulane and LSU alumni bands, followedbyanevening performance from Big In The 90s, 6-9 p.m. Proceeds go to Children’sHospital New Orleans’s ongoing pediatriccancer research. https://urbansouth. start.page/.
MEETINGS
LEARNING BEFORE LUNCH: CathyAnderson, aharpist working with the Music for Healingand Transition Program through theLouisiana
DepartmentofHealth Medicaid and MedicareServices, will present“The Science and Research Behind Therapeutic Music” on Sept. 12 at UNO’s Homer L. Hitt Alumni Center, 2000 LakeshoreDrive in New Orleans. Programs begin at 9:30 a.m. with coffee and pastry.The presentation begins at 10 a.m. Annual membership is $25 per person, $30 per couple/double or a$5donation for an event. learningbeforelunch.com.
SIERRA CLUB: The New Orleans Groupofthe national environmental organization will hold its monthly educational speaker event on Sept. 8at7 p.m. This meetingwill be virtual. RSVPswill receive aZoom 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.,inthe Sicilian Room of Rocky and Car-
lo’sRestaurant,613 St. BernardHighwayinChalmette. Anyactiveorretiredfederal and postal employees areinvited, as well as membersof othersurrounding chapters. pamela.e.marks1953@gmail. com.
REPUBLIC WOMEN’SCLUB OF JEFFERSON PARISH: The club will meet Sept. 19 at theMetairie Country Club, 580 Woodvine in Metairie Guest speakerswill be Dennis Burke, Heidi Parker Martin andMaggie List. Registration begins at 11 a.m., withlunch and theprogram starting at 11:45 a.m. Costis$42. RSVP required. RWC.JeffParish@ gmail.com.
CLASS REUNIONS
JOHN MCDONOGH SR. HIGH:
Tickets areonsale for the 57th anniversaryreunion of theclassof1967, to be held on Sept. 21 at Southport Hall, 200 Monticello in Jefferson. Festivities, including live music, startat6 p.m.Buffet and open barare included at $60 per person. jafern2@cox.
netor(504) 343-6171.
CLASSES CONCEALED CARRYCLASS: Twogun safety and selfdefense workshopswill be held Aug. 29 at theUniversity of Holy CrossMoreau Center,4123 Woodland Drive in NewOrleans. Times are 3:30-5:30 p.m.or6-8 p.m.Each session is open to anyone 18 years and older who wishes to learn about thenew lawon carrying afirearm in public. 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 theOchsner/Elmwood Fitness Center in theElmwood Shopping Center,1200 S. Clearview Parkway in Harahan. Open to anyone 50 and older.Completion mayqualify participants for adiscount from theircar 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 NewOrleans, on Sept. 21, noon-1:30 p.m.Reservations arerequired via Eventbrite. www.campsoulgrow.org.
VIETNAMESE TET TRUNG THU MOONCAKE WORKSHOP FOR KIDS: Childrenages6-12 and theirfamilies can learn from ChefBích Trâm Tuong to makemooncakes on Sept. 14, 11 a.m.-noon, at theAlgiers Regional Library,3014 Holiday Drive in NewOrleans. Learn moreabout TetTrung Thu traditions and receiveaTet lanterntokeep. Registration required. nolalibrary.org. DOWNSIZING AND DECLUTTERING: The program in partnership withAARP
Harvey Golden Agersattendluau
The HarveyGolden Agemembers recentlyheld theiryearly fundraiser with aHawaiianluau theme. Seated,from left,are Comila Overby, Elda Olsen, Bonnie Perrin Rosalie Brown, Geraldine Palisi, Barbara Hoffman and Tammy Anderson; standing are Dolores Jeandron, StevenBrown, Barbara Beeson, Linda Breaux, Marie Trosclair,Virginia Ford,Jane Burke, Jane Marchese, Barbara Arocha, DorisBlanchard, JoyceLandry, Marion Cortez,Ruthie Tassin, Rosalie Oubre, JewelAlbarado, Lelia Bernard, Wayne Bernard, June Olano, Susan Hitzman, Elva Habisreitinger,JoAnn Klinner,Julie Hernandez, Janel Clement, Lois Seibert, Sue Richard,John Hitzman and HenryRodriguez Jr.; standing in rowthree, Betty Faucheux, Jerry Anderson, Barbara Bieber,Evelyn DiMarco, Billy DiMarco, Jackie Gerstner,Art Brown, GailBrown, DavidClementand Garry Vedros, JPRDGolden AgeWest Bank specialprogram supervisor
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Four local horticulture and gardening experts will discuss ways to improvethe environment by using yourbackyard at 9:30 a.m. Sept. 14 at the JaneChatelain O’Brien West BankRegional Library,2751 Manhattan, Harvey The presentationsare: 9:30 a.m. —Backyardchickens withLinda Vinsanau Keeping afew hensinthe backyard will provide fresh eggs that are significantly more nutritious than those available at the supermarket Free-range eggs haveless cholesterol and saturated fat, and more vitamin E,beta carotene, vitamin Aand omega-3s than the eggs one would buy.Plus, thebirds can be raised humanely and theyprovide hours of entertainment. During this presentation, Vinsanau will discusshow to pickabreed; setting up housing; local ordinances; and deciding on feed and how much range 10:45 a.m. —Backyard butterflies with Kathy McCrocklin Brightly colored butterflies can be awelcomeadditiontoawildlife garden, not only because oftheir beauty,but alsobecause of their usefulness in pollinating flowers. Attracting butterflies involves incorporating plants that serve the needs of all life stages of the butterfly.The insects need places to lay eggs, food plants for their larvae (caterpillars), placesto form chrysalides and nectar sources for adults.
Noon —Backyard birds with Wendy Rihner Rihner says that to invite birds into the landscape, gardeners should provideshelter,nesting sites, food and water.Difficulty in finding natural shelter near the food and water sources may temptbirds to look elsewherefor amore promisingenvironment. Providing aplace for birdstonest means you may see them frequently at close range, and the birdswill be allies in insect control.
1:30 p.m.
—Backyard bees with JayMartin
Manybeekeepers have beehives in their backyards. Somebees are even kept on city rooftops. Bees can travel severalmiles to collect nectar and pollen, so they do not needflowering plants closeby. Most suburbs have plentyofflowers, and bees can make agood crop of local honey.Martin will discussthe importance of fences and shrubbery, water, swarmcontrol, races of bees workingthe bees, and bees and thelaw
ENDOFSUMMER CELEBRATION: Food and cocktail demonstrations will occur at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 4atthe Jane O’Brien Chatelain West BankRegional Library,2751 Manhattan Blvd.,Harvey Liz Williams will prepare the Key lime pie; Camille Staub will prepare jammy juleps.
Williams founded the Southern Food &Beverage Museum and the SoFAB Research Center.SoFAB is celebrating
its 20th anniversary this year.She has authored several books about food and culture, especially New Orleans food culture. Staub is director of operationsatSoFAB. She has morethan adozen years of experience in the food service and hospitality industry and has held positions spanning from prep cook to sous chef in restaurants across Louisiana and in Germany
CEMETERYPRESERVATION: Emily Ford, acemetery preservationist, monumental mason, and writer of New Orleanscemetery history, will discuss “The French Influence on New OrleansCemeteries” at 7p.m. Sept. 11 at the East BankRegional Library,4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie. Ford’swork focuses on empowering cemetery stakeholders in the care and preservation of their property.Asowner of Oak and Laurel Cemetery Preservation, she has completed dozens of tomb,tablet and monument restorations as well as an
ongoing scholarly-cited blog presenting historic cemetery research.
Part of Ford’spresentation will focus on French architect Jacques Nicolas Bussiere de Pouilly (1804-1875) who arrived in New Orleans in 1833. His work, based on pattern books from Pere Lachaise Cemetery in Paris, created in St. Louis Cemetery No. 2.
JEWISH EXPERIENCE:Kenneth Hoffman, executive director of the Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience, will discuss Jewish genealogy and other related topics at 7p.m.Sept. 4atthe East Bank Regional Library,4747 W. Napoleon Ave.,Metairie. He will discuss “The Southern Jewish ExperienceinTen Artifacts” through 10 untold talesofthe Southern Jewish Experience.
CITIZENSHIP CLASSES: The New Neighbor Project offers citizenship classes from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.Tuesdays at the Rosedale Library,4036 Jefferson Highway,Jefferson.
The classes are free and are geared to prepare eligible permanent residents for the United States naturalization process. Classes address: the application procedure; American government; American history; the U.S. Constitution and Declaration of Independence; and the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services interview procedure.
WWII GROUP: Jack Gross, an expert on World WarIIaircraft, will explore common myths about the era’splanes and related air wartopics at 7p.m. Sept. 5at the East Bank Regional Library,4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie.
FINANCIAL LITERACY: Sheila Cao, apersonal finances consultant based in New Orleans, will give aseries of presentations on financial management at 6:30 p.m.all four Tuesdays in September at the Edith Lawson Westwego Library,635 Fourth Ave., Westwego.
The next workshop occurs at 6:30 p.m Sept.10, focusing on howmoney works. Cao is alicensed financialconsultant and a business owner formore than 15 years.
ChrisSmith is manager of adult programming at the Jefferson Parish Public Library
