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The Oak Street Po-Boy Festival was back this year with music on five stages, plus a pianoonatruck,alongwithvariations on thecity’siconic sandwich. Proceedsbenefit Son of aSaint, anonprofit that mentorsboys growing up withoutfathers.
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BY EVAJACOB BARKOFF Contributing writer
Four years ago, Marquies Gray Jr.and hisyounger brother, Mason, were struggling to solve math problems. Their mother,Lavonzell Nicholson, enrolled them in atutoring program called Make It Count Math.
Today,things are different forboth of her children
“Recently, Ihave been trying to understandhow to multiply decimals,” said Marquies, 12, asixth-grade student. “Itwas so confusing to me. But after practicing different problems, it’snot really that hard forme.
“I am waybetter at math now,and it has helped me have moreconfidencein myself.I am now solving math problemsataseventh- and eighth-grade level.”
“I was having ahard time with multiplication and division,” added Mason, 10, afifth-grade student. “But after working at it, Iamgetting better And Ihave more confidence, too.”
“When Istarted the program, it wasduring theCOVID pandemic, and virtual learning was new and challenging forteachers, students, and parents. Students wereunable to access math in ajoyful and exploratoryway.”
SARI LEVY MakeItCount Math founder
Make It CountMath wasfounded by Sari Levy in 2020. The program provides tutoring lessons year-round for kindergarten to eighth grades throughout NewOrleans.
“When Istarted the program, it was during the COVIDpandemic, and virtual learning wasnew and challenging for teachers, students, and parents,” Levy said. “Students were unable to access math in ajoyful and exploratory way
“So, Ibegan by providing the sessions virtually for students in addition to their other virtuallearning options. The biggest challenge was that there weren’t enough hours in the day,and Icouldn’taccessall the students that would have benefited.”
At 15, Morrigan, atenderhearted dachshund,wantsnothing more than ahome to enjoyher senior years in. This cutie is solarpowered and thrives off having outdoor leisure time. Shestill has some pep in her step and eagerly shows affection through snuggling.She’dmakea welcome addition to ahome with other dogsorchildren. To learnmore about Morrigan, email adopt@ animalrescueneworleans.org PROVIDED PHOTO
November is National Adopt a Senior Pet month.Being in ashelter is difficult for any animal, but it can be especially tough on older pets. Often,seniors are surrendered to shelters once their health begins to decline. Companion animalsthat may have spent their entire lives with afamily are scared, confused and can become depressed if they suddenly find themselves in ashelter Seniors in shelters often get overlooked,
Traci Howerton ANIMAL RESCUE
as families looking to adopt usually want ayoung dog or apuppy Icurrently have twosenior dogs, ages 17 and 14. In 2020, we adopted Romeo when he was10years old. Prior to finding himself in ashelter, he had been with the samefamily since he wasapuppy.Hewas confused and it took him several months to trust us. But today,heisthe sweetest lap
STAFFPHOTO BY CHRIS GRANGER
Tutor Ashlyn Miller, right, helps Mason Gray, 10, and his brother,Marquies GrayJr.,12, with math skills.
Goose the family dog lickshis chops as Chelsea Austin feeds her son, Francis Austin, 10 months, a spoonful of creamed-corngrits from Gonzo’sSmokehouse BBQ
Austin Douroux,left, dances with his children,4-year-old twins Rose and Thorn Douroux,and his sister,LuDouroux
Dean Checkai, whose love of pickles on his po-boys led to himcostuming as apickle, scores asoft-shell crab po-boyfromJack Dempsey’s Restaurant.
AshleyFruge Millet shows her Moe’sOriginal BBQ po-boy with smoked brisket, pickled vegetables, mustard seed caviar cotija and pho gravyonFrench bread.
STAFF PHOTOSBYSCOTT THRELKELD
Gabi Alvaradobites into an alligator sausagepo-boymadebyThe Yakamein Lady.
dog, and he is enjoying hisgolden years. His vision has rapidly declined, and he cannot hear well anymore, but it feels likehe hasbeen apart of our family his whole life. Let me be clear: There are challenges that come with caringfor asenior pet, but it’sjustadifferent set of challenges. Puppies are quite challenging, too.
The chewing, the bad manners, the potty training, the destruction of toys, beds, baseboards. Puppies are not always awalk in thepark
Older pets won’tchew up your shoes, bark at anything and anyone, wake up at all hours of the night or jump all over visitors.
The label “senior”does not mean “old.” Most senior pets are quite active and can provide many years of companionshipand joy to someone willing to give them achance. While dogs and cats are often considered seniors when they reach 7to9years of age, small breeds can livefor 16 to 20 years or more. Larger dogs have ashorter lifespan, but some live well into their teens with proper care. Senior pets can alsomake great companions for senior people. Often times, older people will seek out the companionship of apet, but apuppy or kitten maynot be the best option due to theenergy level and amount of care ayoung animal needs. Puppies can quickly grow into large, strongdogs that need training, and depending on size, astrong handler
Amature dog is long past the puppy stage of chewing andbarkingand will likely have an energy level that is manageablefor an older person. Most are happy to lounge on the couch and take nice afternoon strolls.
Pets are good for our health, too. Studies show that there are many health benefits to owning apet. Aperson who has adog is likely to get outdoors more and walk regularlytoexercise the animal. Pets also providea naturalboost to mental health Pet companionshipisespecially beneficial to someone who may live alone or not get out much to interact socially
Apet also is anatural conversation starter with neighbors when out on awalk. We have met many of our neighbors while walking with our pets.
In an effort to find homes for senior pets, many shelters and rescues in our areaoffer special adoptions called “fospice” adoptions, where older animals are placed in afoster/hospicehome and the organization provides medical care, while the fospice family provides all the necessities and aloving environment for therest of the pet’slife.
Please consider adopting or fostering asenior pet. Olderpets should nothave to spend their golden years in aloud, stressful shelter.Every shelter hasseniors that are overlooked for the younger pets, and they longfor ahome with asoft pillow to rest their heads and afamily to love them.
Iknow firsthand how rewarding it is to adopt asenior pet. Ageis just anumber,right?
Events
NOV. 9: The Humane Society of Louisiana will host its annual fundraiser,the Afternoon for Animals Luncheon, from noon to 2p.m. at the Sheraton Metairie, 4GalleriaBlvd., Metairie. The luncheon will feature guestspeakers, asilent auction and an appearance by five-time Grammy-nominated and two-time American Music Award winner Michael O’Hara, the Humane Society’scelebrity spokesperson Tickets are $85 and may bepurchased at eventbrite
The proceeds will support the Humane Society’slocal and statewideprograms,including operating its three animal care facilities, cruelty investigations, and advocacy work. For more information, call the HumaneSociety at 1-888-6- HUMANE (1-888-6-648-6263).
Traci D. Howerton is the volunteer manager forAnimal Rescue New Orleans (ARNO), anonprofit, volunteer-based, no-kill shelter. For more information on ARNO, visit www.animalrescueneworleans. org.
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Levy said families often hear about the program, which offers both virtual and in-person sessions, through word of mouth or through local organizations and schoolsthatare identified by their teachers and school leadersfor students needing additional support.
“The organizations that Icurrently partner are athleticprograms, schools andsummer campsthat Ihave aprevious connection to, sharing asimilar mission. These groups also help me spread theword and connect with people across the city.”
The partner organizationsare KIPP New Orleans, Live Oak Wilderness Camp and 18th Ward Sports Club.
To take partinthe program, interviews are held with each student first to findout what they know andwhere they need more help.
Using various ways of learning such as playing cards and dice, each session with tutors follows sequences called number of the day,problem of the day andgame of the day
“Number of theday is atime toexplore number relationships and patterns,” Levyexplained.
“Students are asked to use as many different combinations as possible or steps to make a number.
“They are encouraged to use methods they are learning in their grades like multiplication or subtraction, share their combinations and talk about it.”
The problem of the day is where specifictopics students are working on are reviewed. This can be based on their initial interviewassessmentorbased on previous classwork, Levy added.
“Wediscuss what they know about the topic, wherethey are stuck, and we then practice together.”
The finalportion is game of the day,inwhich foundational skills
they are working are practiced by using dice, adeck of cards, or board games.
“The games are good practices for them,” Levy said. “The children love this part, and they notice how it is helpful to their learning.
“At the end of asession, the tutors check with afamily memberand share highlightsfrom the session.”
Grant money and individual donationssupportthe program There is asliding-scale fee for the program, Levy said.
“There is afee based on what fitsthe family’sbudget dur-
ing the initial meeting,” Levy added. “Also, our partnerships are funded by the schools with whom we partner.”
Ashlyn Millerisone of the program’stutors. They are trained to work with students one-on-one or in small groups. She works Marquies and Mason every other week.
“I come from along line of educators, so it’simportant to me to help students who arestruggling,”saidMiller, aseniorat Xavier University.“Aclassroom may have so many students that the teacher doesn’thave time to provide one-on-one time learning, which can makesome students feeling left behind.
“Thisprogram allows me to helpthose students build their confidence and guide them on the right path.”
Nicholson said the pandemic created alapse in learning.
“I want my sons to have the foundational skills so that they thrive as they continue in school,” Nicholson said. “As a parent, Isaw how the pandemic put my kids as well as many other children behind academically as well.
“The program is designed to make learning fun. It’sanopportunity to serve all kids in a different way,and Isee howit has helped Mason and Marquies. They just gottheir report cards andboth of them have all A’sand B’s.”
For more information, go to www.makeitcountmath.org.
Libraryplans music, mask-making workshop in French andEnglish
BYJANE LEGROS
Contributing writer
The New Orleans Public Library is teamingupwith My French Book Festtohost two free events for children and families.
On Saturday (Nov.9), French musician andstoryteller Étienne Sibille will perform “Scott’sNote,” an interactive musical for kids ages 6-12. Afterward, attendees will learn how to craft amusical instrument from recycled materials. The performance starts at 10:30 a.m. with an exploration of thebeauty andmarvels of nature in eastern France, as well as the importanceofpreserving it.The show will be performed in English, and the workshop will be in French andEnglish. Workshop space is limited. Visit events. nolalibrary.orgtosign up. Mask-makingworkshop
At 2p.m. thesame day,families can visit Latter Library for amask-making workshop with Vickie Frémont, also presented in partnership with My French Book Fest.Frémont is aFrench-Cameroonian author and designer,and the workshop is inspired by her book
“TheHummingbird Project: Creating from Nothing.”
This workshop is open to kids ages 6-12 and will be in both English and French. Registration is required, and space is limited. Visit events.nolalibrary.org to sign up. For complete details about My French Book Fest, including schedule of events, visit the Alliance Française del La Nouvelle-Orléans’swebsite, af-neworleans.org. Both events are sponsored by the Friends of the New Orleans Public Library ‘BuildingPower,BreakingPower’
On Nov.7,local author Jesse Chanin will give atalk at Latter Library about her book, “Building Power,Breaking Power,” at 5:30 p.m. In this history of the United Teachers of New Orleans, Chanin reveals the union’spolitical, social and community impact, as well as the impact of the charter school movement on educators.
In honor of Native American Heritage Month, author Stanley Milford, Jr.will visit the library via Zoom to discuss his memoir, “The Paranormal Ranger.”
The book recounts Milford’sexperience as aNavajo Ranger,alaw enforcement branch
of the Navajo Nation who are equal parts police officers, archaeological conservationists and historians. Alongside addressing the mundane duties of overseeing the massive 27,000-squaremile reservation, Milford was assigned to some strange cases, involving mysterious livestock mutilations, skinwalker and Bigfoot sightings, UFOs, and hauntings. In his book, Milford recounts the stories of these cases from the clinical and deductive perspective of alaw enforcement officer Milford’stalk starts at 6p.m. on Nov.7 Visit nolalibrary.co/paranormal-ranger to sign up and submit your questions. On Nov.8at11a.m., the library is hosting a beginners embroidery class for adults at Dr Martin Luther King Jr.Library.Attendees will learn stitches while embroidering afun design. All supplies will be provided. Registration is recommended as embroidery kits are limited. Walk-ins are welcome forany remaining space. Visit events.nolalibrary.org to sign up.
Jane LeGros is thedirector of marketing andcommunications for the New Orleans Public Library
TutorAshlyn Miller,right, helps Mason Grayand his brother,Marquies Gray Jr., with math skills during an after-school session withMakeIt Count MathatXavier University
Sari Levy,founder of MakeItCount Math, takes partinatutoring session at Xavier University
BROTHER MARTIN HIGH SCHOOL: SophomoreJack Norwood and senior Ramon Ramos, Brother Martin students and chorus members, were selected by audition to sing in one of the American Choral Directors Association national honor choirs. Norwood will participate in the 7th-10th grade TenorBass Honor Choir. Ramos waschosen to participate in the 11th-12th grade SATB Honor Choir. Both honor choirs will perform during the national ACDA conference in Dallas in March of 2025.
DE LA SALLE HIGH SCHOOL: The school’s Sports Hall of Fame held its 25th induction and dinner in October, adding Bernard“Bernie” Fernandez, class of 1965; William “Will” Farrell, class of 1973;and Paul Kelly,class of 1983. Fernandez, asports writer, earned the Br. Ambrose LeBlanc, FSC, CommunityService to Sports Award. Farrell, apioneer in the sport of barefoot water skiing, has skied in or qualified for every world championship for 35 years. Kelly,is the current president of De La Salle, received the Coach’s Basketball Award.
THE INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL OF NEW ORLEANS:
An open house for prospectivestudents will be held
5-7:30 p.m., Nov. 6, at 2733 Esplanade Ave. in New Orleans. The International Baccalaureate college preparatory charter school, open to all Louisiana residents, is at 2733 Esplanade Ave. Registration is required. www.ihsnola.org.
THE WILLOW SCHOOL: Prospectivestudents in grades K-12 and their families can attend an open house at one of the school’s New Orleans campuses in November and December. LowerSchool, 7315 WillowSt., will hold open houses for grades K-4at 6p.m. Nov. 20. Middle School, on the Ellis Marsalis campus at 5625 Loyola St., will have its open houseat5 p.m. Nov. 7for students entering grades 5-7. Students entering grades 8-12 can attend tour the High School on the Elijah Brimmer campus, 5624 Freret St., at 5p.m.onDec. 5. willowschoolnola.org.
BROTHER MARTIN HIGH: Prospectivestudents in grades 5-8 and their families can attend an open house on the campus at 4401 Elysian Fields Ave. in New Orleans, 4-7 p.m. on Nov. 7. www.brothermartin.com.
MORRIS JEFF COMMUNITY
SCHOOL: Open houses for Orleans students in grades PreK-12 for 2025-26will be held at the school’s twocampuses at 5:30p.m. on Nov. 7. Open house for PreK-7 will be held at the Lopez Campus, 211 S. Lopez St. in Mid-City Open House for 8-12 will occur at the Frantz Campus, 3811 N. Galvez St. in New Orleans. Morris Jeff Community School is the only Louisiana school to offer all three International Baccalaureate (IB) Programmes —PrimaryYears (PYP), Middle Years (MYP) and Diploma (DP)for grades PreK4-12. morrisjeffschool. org.
NOMMA: The New Orleans Military and Maritime Academy, an open admissions charter school adjacent to the Marine Forces Reserve national headquarters in Federal City,will host aseries of open houses for prospec-
UNIVERSITY OF NEW OR-
LEANS: In partnership with The Beach at UNO,the university has launched the Supply Chain, Operations, and Logistics trackaspartofits Wind Scholars Program. The track offers acomprehensive blend of supply chain- and logistics-focused academic coursework, hands-on experience through the Department of Energy and Natural Resources’ Collegiate Wind Competition and paid internships with offshorewind industry leaders.Selected students also receivea $5,000 scholarship from The Beach at UNO.Applications will reopen in the summer of 2025. Eligible students must be enrolled at UNO’s Henry Bernstein College of Business Administration and maintain aminimum 3.0 GPA.
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LEANS: UNO researchers have received a300,000 grant from the Louisiana Department of Health to help bridge the gap in understanding between caregivers and autistic children by using artificial intelligence-powered insights. The principal investigator on the grant is Shreya Banerjee, assistant professor of computer science.The co-principal investigators are Md Tamjidul Hoque, associate professor of computer science, and Tracey Knaus,
tivestudents and families in grades 8-11. Prospective cadets and their parent/guardian must attend an open house for eligibility to apply.The dates areNov.7and 19, Dec. 12 and Jan. 14 and 23, 2025. Doors to the event, to be held in the school cafeteria, 425 O’Bannon St. in New Orleans, will open at 5:30 p.m. with presentations beginning promptly at 6p.m. Register at nomma.net/admissions.
DISCOVERY SCHOOLS: The annual Swamp Fest will be held on Nov. 8-10 at 3837 Loyola Drive in Kenner. The event will featurerides, games, food vendors and livemusic. Entry is free. Guests must purchase tickets for the amusement rides and games. Friday hours are6-10 p.m. Saturdayhours arenoon-10 p.m. Sundayhours arenoon-8 p.m. www.discoveryhsf.org/page/ swamp-fest.
NEW ORLEANS CHARTER
SCIENCE AND MATH HIGH SCHOOL: Sci High, an open admission public charter school for grades 9-12, will hold an open house for parents and prospective students 9-11 a.m. on Nov. 9atits new,$35 million state-of-the-art campus in the biomedical corridor in Mid-City,2011 Bienville St. in New Orleans. https://noscihigh.org.
AUDUBON SCHOOLS: Audubon Schools in New Orleans will host open houses at twocampuses. Audubon Uptown’s Upper Campus (grades 4-8),Nov.11, 6-7:30 p.m.,at3128 Constance St.; andAudubon Gentilly (grades K-8), Nov. 18, 6p.m., at 4720 Painters St. Families must register beforethe open house. www auduboncharter.org.
DISCOVERYSCHOOLS: Discovery Schools will hold open houses at their three campuses, beginning in November: Kenner Discovery’s middle/high school (grades 5-12) will be 5-7p.m. on Nov 12 at its Loyola/Vintage Campus, 3837 Loyola Drive. The open house for Kenner Discovery’s lowerschool (grades PreK-4) will be 5:307p.m. on Jan. 22, 2025, at its Maine Campus, 2504 Maine Ave, in Metairie. The open house for Dr. John Ochsner Discovery (grades PreK-8) will be held 5:30-7p.m. ,on Jan. 15, at DJOD,1108 Shrewsbury Road in Jefferson. Jefferson Parish residents can apply Discovery Schools do not test students to gain admission. www.Discoveryhsf.org.
HYNES CHARTER SCHOOLS: Hynes will hold open house tours at its three schools: the Hynes-Lakeview campus (PreK3-8), 990 Harrison Ave. in New Orleans, Hynes-UNO campus(K-6, growing each year to K-8), 1901 Leon C. Simon Drive, andthe HynesParkview campus (K-8), 4617 Mirabeau Ave. Tours are 8a.m. on Nov. 14 and 21, and Dec. 5. Participants must register. ID is required. hynesschool.com/admissions AUDUBON CHARTER SCHOOL: The annualFall Fêtewill be 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 16 at the school’s LiveOak Campus, 3128 Constance St. in New Orleans. “The Funky Little Festival” will featureperformances by the Davis Rogan Bandand TheItchy Stitches, student showcases, aclimbing wall, dunk tank, dueling
associate professor of psychology.The researchers will develop techniques to empowercaregivers —including parents and educators —tobetter understand the reasons behind difficult behavior in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
LOYOLA UNIVERSITY: Loyola Presents in the School of Music &TheatreProfessions will perform the modern adaptation of the 15th-century morality play“Everybody” on Nov. 14-23 at the Lower Depths Experimental Theater in the Communications/ Music Complex at Loyola University,6363 St. Charles Ave. in New Orleans. Curtain is at 7:30 p.m. for evening performances, 2p.m. for matinees. This playcontains strong language and themes of death and dying. Tickets start at $8. cmm.loyno.edu.
UNIVERSITY OF HOLY CROSS: Cynthia A. Thomas will be the keynote speakeratthe 28th annualprayerbreakfast at 7:30 a.m. on Nov. 22 at the Blessed Basil Moreau Center on the UHC campus in Algiers, 4123 Woodland Drive in New Orleans. Thomas, a 1997 graduate of UHC with a master’s in education, serves as the president of St. Mary’s Dominican High School. Tickets start at $60. plopez@ uhcno.edu.
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basketball, mega slide, Mandarin crafts, the fan-favorite Throw Me Somethin’ game, a basket raffle, book sale, face painting, hair coloring and French “traditions,” such as the “le Poulet Poop” and a mock Bastille prison. www audubonfallfete.com.
BROTHER MARTIN HIGH:
AThanksgiving holiday baseball camp for boys 6-12 will be held 9a.m.-noon Nov. 25-27 on E.A. Farley Field at the school, 4401 Elysian Fields Ave. in New Orleans. The three-daycamp will emphasizefundamental skills with Coach Jeff Lupoand the varsity coaching staff and players. The cost is $135per camper, with registration and payment due by Nov. 21. www.brother martin.com.
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Razom for Ukraine, aU.S. nonprofit providing medical and humanitarian aid to Ukraine, held amorning of cultural exchange between musicians and the cadets at New Orleans Military and Maritime Academy in Algiers, with ajoint national anthem ceremony, joint band event, and Q&Asessionwith NOMMA cadets and Ukrainian soldiers. Musicians were from Cultural Forces, aunit of world-class musicians who haveparticipated in some of the fiercest battles in Ukraine. The groupiscomposed of two bandura players, an opera singer,aviolinist, apianist, a country singer and apoet. The bandura is atraditional 62-string Ukrainian folk instrument.
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Musician 1st Class Ryan Hanseler,from NewOrleans, performs with the U.S. Navy Band Commodores during a Pennsylvania school concert. Musicinthe Schools, Navy Band’slargest outreach program, connects thousands of students with
musicians everyyear Hanseler,a jazz pianist, studied under Branford Marsalis.
TajVeal plays the baritone with the NOMMA band.
Ukrainian soldier Yurii Ivaskevych sings as partofthe program.
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Members of the NewOrleans Militaryand Maritime Academy band perform.
LPOoffersa rangeofconcertsfor November
Staff report
The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra will perform in various venues and team up with avariety of guest performers in November, providing music in abroadspectrum of genres. Members of the LPO will perform at The Broadside, 600 N. Broad St. in New Orleans, from 6p.m. to 7p.m. on Nov.7.The program ranges from Shostakovich to Gershwin, from jazz to disco,fromthe RebirthBrass Band to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. Tickets start at $20. The Loyola Chorale will provide vocals as the LPO performs Gustav Holst’s“ThePlanets” and other selections from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Nov.15atthe Orpheum Theater 129 Roosevelt WayinNew Orleans. Tickets startat$35.
In the fall 2024 family concert, themed “Adventures in Space,” the LPO will feature “Alsosprach Zarathustra” and aselection of “Star Trek” music, along withmanyof John Williams’ most popular movie compositions, including music from various “Star Wars” movies and “E.T.(The Extra-Terrestrial).” Theconcert is scheduled for11a.m.to noononNov.16atthe Louis J. RousselPer-
FESTIVALS
TREME CREOLE GUMBO FESTIVAL:
This event takes place Nov. 9-10 in Louis Armstrong Park, 701N.Rampart St., with food vendors, an arts market and livemusic. Free,with donation boxesset up at the park entrances. www.jazzandheritage org.
BEIGNET FEST: The fest returnsNov 16, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., at City Park’s Festival Grounds, Henry Thomas DriveinNew Orleans, with awardwinning favorites and new entriesin the beignet categories. There will be nonbeignet options likejambalaya, gumbo and fried chicken. Entertainment will include JonCleary,Big Sam and Amanda Shaw. Tickets are $20 in advance; children under3 arefree. VIP Experience ticketsare $50 for adults and $30for under 21. beignetfest.com.
WORDS &MUSIC FESTIVAL: The event will be held Nov. 20-23 at the AndreCallioux Center for Performing Arts and Cultural Justice, 2541 BayouRoad in New Orleans.Activities includethe Patty Friedmann Writing Competition, presentations by artists and scholars, acelebration of the literary lineageof the BlackArts Movement and Kalamu ya Salaam, the Late Night Lit tribute to the late Frankie Beverly and more. wordsandmusic.org
NOLA FOOD FEST: The festival showcasing morethan 40 local and national restaurants, eateries, cafes and food trucks will be held Nov. 23, 1-8 p.m., at CongoSquareinLouis Armstrong Park, 701N.Rampart St. in New Orleans. Activities include livebands, games and interactive experiences. Tickets startat$6via Eventbrite. Kids 8and underare free. www.TheNolaFoodFest.com.
COMMUNITYEVENTS
VETERANS DAYLUNCHEON: Theannual luncheon will be held on Nov. 7, 11:30 a.m., at the EdwardA.Dufresne CommunityCenter, 274Judge EdwardDufresne Parkway in Luling. All St. Charles Parish veterans and their spouses areinvited. Guest speaker is KenOertlin, superintendent of the St. Charles Parish Public School System and aNavyveteran.
VETERANSDAY COMMEMORATION: Jefferson Parish will honor veterans Nov. 8, 10 a.m., at Veterans Memorial Square, across from Macy’s Lakeside parking garage, in Metairie. The free event will include livemusic www.jeffparish.gov
FOOD FÊTE: Food Fête will beheld Nov. 9, 4:50–6:30 p.m., at theHistoric New Orleans Collection, 520 Royal St. in New Orleans. Participants can exploreand sample signaturedishes from local restaurants and an open barfeaturing wine, Champagne and signaturecocktails. Tickets are$20. https://my.hnoc. org/17150/17152 www.stcharlesparish.gov.
U.S. MARINE CORPS BIRTHDAY: The National WWII Museum, 945 Magazine St. in New Orleans, will celebrate the 249th birthday of the Corps on Nov. 10. All active-duty, reserve, retirees and veteransof the corps will receivefreeadmission.(“Beyond All Boundaries” and “The Freedom Theater Experience requireadditional ticket purchase ) www.nationalww2museum.org.
VETERANS DAYCEREMONY: The National WWII Museum will present asalute to American service members on Nov. 11, 11 a.m.-noon,945 Magazine St. in New Orleans. Activities include presentation of the Mayor’s Military Advisory Committee Veteran of the Year awardand the opening of the exhibit, Fighting for the Right to Fight: African American Experiences in World War II.” Veterans of all conflicts get in free. Registration encouraged.www nationalww2museum.org.
QUARTER KALEIDOSCOPE: The Historic BK House &Gardenswill host alivestorytelling eventonNov 13, 6p.m., 1113 Chartres St.inNew Orleans. Longtime residentsand businessowners will sharepersonal stories,bringing to life the shops restaurants and establishments that have shaped the Quarter for generations. Tickets startat$5-$10. www.bkhouse.org.
MOONLIGHT MARKET: CrescentCity Farmers Market will hold aspecial market on Nov. 14, 6-9 p.m., at 500 N. Norman C. Francis Parkway.The event will include food, garden-to-
formance Hall in the Communications/Music Complex at Loyola University,6363 St. Charles Ave. in New Orleans. Doors open at 10:15 a.m. for Musician Learning Stations at which children can learn and ask questions about different instruments.Ticketsstartat$20.Children’s tickets are free with an adult ticketpurchase. Singer KristinChenoweth will perform alongsidethe LPO from 8p.m. to 10 p.m. on Nov.20atthe Orpheum Theater,129 Roosevelt WayinNew Orleans. Broadway’soriginal Glinda from “Wicked” will sing numbers from her Emmy-and Tony Award-winning career.Tickets start at $79 viaTicketmaster On Nov.22and 23, Bobby Weir and the Wolf Bros.featuring theWolf Pack will perform live with the LPO at the Saenger Theatre, 1111 Canal St. in New Orleans. The concert, at 8p.m., will include covers, originals andselections from the Grateful Dead catalog. Tickets are available exclusively through the Saenger Theater,starting at $59. The LPO is the oldest full-time musiciangovernedand collaboratively-operated orchestra in the United States. Matthew Kraemer is the conductor.For moreinfo, go to lpomusic.com.
glass cocktails, pop-ups and live music. Tickets, $60, include entry, food and beverages. Early bird tickets areavailable through Oct. 20. Day-of tickets are$75, available Nov. 14 and at the door. This event is 21+. No pets. www.crescentcityfarmersmarket.org.
COIN SHOW: The Crescent City Coin Club will holdits freeshowonNov 15-16 at The Columbus Room, 3310 Florida Ave. in Kenner. Fridayhours are10a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdayhours are9 a.m.-3 p.m. Theevent will featurebuying, selling and appraisals of U.S.,foreign and ancient coins, paper money,MardiGrasdoubloons, gold andsilver bullion and coin supplies.
MILITARYAPPRECIATION BLOCK PARTY: The National WWII Museum will host aspecial day for civilian and military familiesonNov.16, 9a.m.-3 p.m., at the museum, 945 Magazine St. in New Orleans. Activities include games, screening of the Tulane-Navy football game and access to the museum’s seven pavilions. The Block Party is included with museum admission, which is free for Louisianaresidentsand U.S. military families. www.nationalww2museum.org.
HOLIDAY MARKETPLACE: WYES-TV will host amarketonNov.19, 4:307p.m., at the WYES Paulette and Frank Stewart Innovation Center for Educational Media, 916 NavarreAve in NewOrleans. Thekid-friendly event will featurelocal vendors, music, food andascreening of the 2006 documentary,“Christmas in New Orleans.” Free. www.wyes.org.
CROATIAN BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION: Theassociation will celebrate its 150th anniversary on Nov. 24. An anniversary mass willbeheld Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 8968 Highway 23 in Belle Chasse at 12:30 p.m., with areception lunchfollowing at the Croatian American Society House, 220 Croatian WayinBelle Chasse. Theevent will include an exhibit of artifactsbrought by members and their families when they immigrated, Croatian music and dancing, andapanel will discuss lifeand times in America. Tickets for the all-inclusivelunchare $100 for adults, $50 for teensand free under 12. https://cbanola.com.
MOVIES “ANCESTRAL ARTISTRY”: The Historic BK House &Gardens will present ascreening of the documentary exploring the architectural legacy of early Africans and Creoles of color in Louisiana on Nov.7,6 p.m.,at1113
ChartresSt. in NewOrleans. Tickets start at $5for members, $10 for nonmembers.www.bkhouse.org.
COMMUNITY MOVIE NIGHTS: Centered Church will host free movies at Samuel Square, 2100 Napoleon Ave. in New Orleans. “Inside Out 2” willbeshown for Mental Health Awareness Night on Nov. 15, 7-9:30p.m. “The Secret Life
of Pets” will be the featureNov.22, 7-9:30 p.m. centeredchurchnola. com.
CULTUREAND CONCERTS
TEENA MAYCONCERT: The Historic BK House &Gardens will host a concert by the singer-songwriter on Nov. 7, 6p.m., in the courtyard at 1113 Chartres St. in New Orleans. Tickets start at $25 formembers, $30 for nonmembers. www.bkhouse. org.
THURSDAYSONTHE RIVER: The free concert series continues at Spanish Plaza, 500 Port of New Orleans Place in New Orleans. Live performances for the month include Reggae and Latin Night on Nov. 7with 2nd Lion Band and Hector Gallardo &The Cuban All Stars; Folk and Soul Night on Nov. 14 with Minos the Saint and JoyClark; and Jazz and Blues Night on Nov. 21 with Treme Brass Band and Alicia Renee a.k.a. Blue Eyes. Performances are5-8 p.m. www riverwalkneworleans.com.
“EVERYBODY”: Loyola Presents in the School of Music &TheatreProfessions will perform the modern adaptation of the 15th-century morality playNov.14-23 at the Lower Depths Experimental Theater in the Communications/Music Complex at Loyola University,6363 St. Charles Ave. in New Orleans. Curtain at 7:30 p.m. for evening performances and 2p.m. for matinees. Contains strong language and themes of death and dying. Tickets start at $8. cmm.loyno.edu/loyola-presents/ buy-tickets.
BOOKS
“VAMPIRYA”SERIES: French author Victor Dixen will celebrate his French fantasybooks on Nov. 6, 6p.m., at the Garden District Book Shop, 2727 Prytania St. in New Orleans. Audience Q&A and book signings will follow. Interested parties areencouraged to reserve copies via Eventbrite ahead of the event. Both books within the series, “The Court of Shadows”and “The Court of Miracles,” will be available in French and English translations. gardendistrictbookshop.com. MY FRENCH BOOK FEST: New Orleans’ premier children’s literature festival in French will be held at Alliance Française de La NouvelleOrléans, 1519 Jackson Ave. in New Orleans, on Nov. 7-9. French author and illustrator Anne-Lise Boutin, French musician and storyteller Etienne Sibille, Acadian authors DanyandDaniel Bouffardand 12 other international guests areinvited for book signings, workshops and performances. Abookfair will sell French-language books, from picturebooksfor babies to novels for young readers and comic books. This event is free and open to everyone. af-neworleans.org/mfbf2024/. “THE MAN IN THE BANANA TREES: STORIES”: Author Marguerite Shef-
fer will discuss her debut book with Maurice Carlos Ruffin on Nov. 6, 6:30 p.m., at Blue Cypress Books, 8123 Oak St. in New Orleans. The event will include areading, followedbyanaudience Q&A and a book signing. Tickets are$5; $20 with asigned copyofthe book. bluecypressbooks.com.
“PAINTING THE TOWN”: Co-authors John Pope and Susan Langenhenning will discuss their book, “Painting the Town: The Importance of Color in Historic New Orleans Architecture,” at 7p.m.Nov.14, at the East Bank Regional Library 4747 W. Napoleon Ave. in Metairie. jplibrary.net.
“CANE RIVER CHRISTMAS”: Local author Denise McConduit celebrates her new children’s book on Nov. 11, 11 a.m., at Garden District Book Shop, 2727 Prytania St. in New Orleans. Thestory follows Elise and her mother as they visit Natchitoches Christmas Lights festival and eat meat pies. gardendistrictbookshop.com.
“THE FLATWOMAN”: Author Vanessa Saunders will discuss her debut book with Rayna Nielsen at Blue Cypress Books, on Nov. 15, 6:30 p.m., at at Vino Fine Wine and Spirits, 8314 Oak St. in New Orleans. Annell Lopez will read from the book, and an audience Q&A and book signings will follow. Tickets start at $5 and include one glass of wine. bluecypressbooks.com.
“WHY ICOOK”: Author and chef Tom Colicchio will discuss his newest book with Emeril Lagasse on Nov. 16, 2p.m., at Le Petit ThéâtreDu Vieux Carré, 616 St. Peter in New Orleans. Photo opportunities will follow. Tickets are$40 via Eventbrite and include asigned copy. gardendistrictbookshop.com.
“THE TUNNEL”: Author Tripp Friedler will discuss his new book on Nov. 18, 7p.m., at theEast Bank Regional Library,4747 W. Napoleon in Metairie. jefferson.lib.la.us
“ALLIGATORSTEW”: Author Jeanette Weiland will launch and sign her children’s book at Dickie Brennan’s Acorn Café in the Louisiana Children’s Museum, 15 Henry Thomas DriveinNew Orleans, on Nov. 20, 5-7 p.m. The free event includes adult and kids’ sips and snacks. Reservations arerequired through Eventbrite. Copies of the book are$19.95 and can be preordered through the museum. Book sales benefit the Louisiana Children’s Museum and KID smART. lcm.org.
“GARYAND HIS LITTLE FRIEND JERRY”: Author Adam Dennis will read from his children’s picturebook on Nov. 23, 11 a.m., at theGarden District Book Shop, 2727 Prytania St. in New Orleans. Glitter Up NOLA will be in attendance, and kids areinvited to peruse their glitter collection and get their face decorated. gardendistrictbookshop.com.
FUNDRAISERS/GALAS
VISIONARIES GARDEN PARTY: A fundraiser supporting the New
and the Rusty Nail will donate aportion of proceeds to OBONO.onebookonenola.org. MOONLIGHT &MIRACLES GALA: The Ochsner Health 2024 fundraiser benefiting the Ochsner Cancer Institute will be held Nov. 15, 6p.m., at the Caesars Superdome, 1500 Sugar Bowl DriveinNew Orleans. To be honored as Miracle Makers areParis Parker Salon &Spa and Ochsner Chairman Emeritus and Associate Medical Director of Surgical Services Dr. Charles Whitlow. Tickets start at $250. https://one.bidpal.net/ miraclesgala/welcome.
COPS FORCHRISTMAS CHILI COOK OFF: TheSt. BernardSheriff’s Office C.O.P.S. (Caring Officers Provide Smiles) for Christmas Chili Cook Off fundraiser will be held Nov. 16, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., at Aycock Barn,409 Aycock St. in Old Arabi. Activities include music, food, vendors, raffles and drinks available for purchase. Wristbands are$20 for ages 13 and up, with children 12 and under free. cops4christmas@gmail.com. (504) 421-9214.
REALLY, REALLYBIG BOOK SALE –FALL EDITION: Friends of the New Orleans Public Library will host their seasonal fundraiser at the Milton H. Latter Library,5120 St. Charles Ave. in New Orleans, Nov. 16, 10 a.m.3p.m. The sale includes children’s books, sci-fi, history,cookbooks, gardening, antique and vintage books. Friends members have access to members-only shopping, 10-11 a.m. friendsnola.org.
IMPROVISATIONS GALA: Tihe 7th annual fundraiser at the New Orleans Jazz Museum, 400 Esplanade Ave. in New Orleans, will be Dec. 7, 7-11 p.m., with the theme, “Aquatic Gardens,” and will featureperformances, an online auction, food and beverages, interactivelight displays and access to the Museum’s exhibitions. Tickets start at $150 via Eventbrite, with VIP packages available. nolajazzmuseum.org/gala.
MEETINGS
LEARNING BEFORE LUNCH: The Nov. 14 meeting will featuretwo masters of chess. Baylee Badawy is the founder of the Chess Cave and is activeincitywide chess competitions. Jude Acresisthe “Man in the Red Hat,” whose world-famous chess table on Decatur Street attracts thousands of chess players. 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.
CLASSES SATURDAY WRITER’SCLINIC: The East Bank Regional Library will host twolocal authors
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TheTremeCreole Gumbo Festival is coming up Nov. 9-10 at Louis Armstrong Park in NewOrleans.
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Abrass band, cake and placement of a time capsule areamong theactivitiescoming up Nov.9asthe Jefferson Parish Library celebratesits 75th anniversary with akickoff celebration from 1p.m. to 4p.m. at theEast Bank Regional Library,4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie. Activities will includea presentation by library historian Cyril Lagvanec, Ph.D.; aperformance byDaKulture Brass Band; sign-ups to record with StoryCorps when theorganization visits the library on Dec. 11 and 13; and aceremonial placement of atimecapsule featuring materials from thelibrary Acake-cutting ceremonywill take place, with the anniversarycake donated by Jean-Luc Albin of Maurice’s Bakery Attendees willhave the first opportunity to receive75th anniversary swag, including bookmarks, tote bags, andcommemorative library card.
It’sagood time to look at some significant moments in JPL history
n 1949: The first Jefferson Parish Library branch opens in Gretna.
n 1950: The library launches threebookmobile services to extendits reach n 1957: The Harahan Branch,the first purpose-built library,opens onSoniat Drive, where it continues toservethe community n 1967: Library headquarters relocatesto Causeway Boulevard.
n 1969: Closure of segregated libraries,
marking the full integration of thelibrary system
n 1974: The Terrytown Branch opens.
n 1983: TheCrossroads to theFuture studyprovides aplan for updating and constructing more libraries.
n 1985: Friends of the Jefferson Public Library is established to provide support for the library
n 1989: Live Oak Branch becomes the first fully automated branch, modernizing services.
n 1990: The West Bank Regional Library is constructed on Manhattan Boulevard in Harvey
n 1997: Library headquarters moves to the new East Bank Regional Library on West Napoleon Avenue.
n 2005: In the wake of Hurricane Katrina,JPL begins to reconstruction many
n 2025: The Avondale Library is set to open at the 17th branch in the system
WAREHOUSE SALE: The Friends of the Jefferson Public Library will sponsor aWarehouse Sale from 9a.m. to noon Nov. 9at theEast BankRegional Library,4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie.
The sale ends when sold out.
Boxes of books will be sold for$5each, including children’sbooks (fiction and nonfiction) and regular fiction (paperback and hardback).Small boxes of musicCDs will be offered for $5 per box. Cookbookswill be available for $10 per box.
Boxes are labeled as to what they contain (Children’s, Fiction, Cookbooks, or CDs), and cannot be opened before purchasing.
Paymentmay be madeusingcash or a credit card. For moreinformation,contact theFriends at (504) 455-2665 or email FriendsJPL@Yahoo.com.
‘PAINTING THE TOWN’: John Pope and Susan Langenhenning, co-authors of anew book titled “Painting theTown: The Importance of Color in Historic New Orleans Architecture,”will discuss thebook at 7p.m. Nov. 14, at the East BankRegional Library,4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie.
“Painting theTown” examines how New Orleans’ earliestresidents incorporated bright hues into their building designs, as well as how historic materials influenced thecity’scolorful streetscapes, and the modernways that residents express their personalities through their vibrant homes.
It includes essays by historic preservation experts and noted journalists, and captures the city’sspirit with vivid archi-
tectural photography by Chris Granger, an award-winning photojournalist based in New Orleans, where he has been astaff photographer forThe Times-Picayune for morethan 25 years.
Langenhennig, is the director of communications forthe Preservation Resource Center of New Orleans and editor of its award-winning magazine, Preservation in Print. Pope, aNew Orleans reporter since 1973, wasamember of The Times-Picayune’s team that wontwo Pulitzer Prizes in 2006 forcoverage of Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath. He is acontributing writer for The Times-Picayune |The NewOrleans Advocate.
MINOR LEAGUE HISTORY: Derby Gisclair,a local author and historian, will discuss his new book, “The 1910 NewOrleans Pelicans —AMoment in Minor League History,” at 7p.m. Nov.7atthe East Bank Regional Library,4747 W. Napoleon, Metairie. The 1910 NewOrleans Pelicans played in the Southern Association and won their second league pennant. One sports writer ranked them as the greatest sports team in the history of NewOrleans. Shoeless Joe Jackson wasamember of the team.
WWII DISCUSSION GROUP: Longtime member Barry Simon speaks on “World WarII Through the Camera Lens —100 Photos that Document the War,”at7p.m. Nov. 7 at the East Bank Regional Library,4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie.
ChrisSmith is manager of adult programming at theJefferson Parish Public Library
The HarveyGolden AgeClubMembers recentlyattended the Fall FestFestival given by JPRDand BridgeCityGolden AgeClub. The theme was ‘Back to the Sixties.’ Harvey Club members attending were, seated fromleft, Barbara Hoffman, Tammy Anderson, Gerri Palisi, Elda Olson, Bonnie Perrin and Rosalie Brown; first rowstanding, Faye Gomez,Jane Marchese, Dolores Jeandron, Barbara Besson, Virginia Ford, Elva Habisreitinger,LeliaBernard, Julie Hernandez and StevenBrown; backrow standing,Jerry Anderson, Janel Clement, Dave Clement, Jackie Gerstner,LoisSeibert, Wayne Bernard, TedMatherne and Garry Vedros, JPRD Golden AgeWest Bank specialprogram supervisor PROVIDED PHOTO
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Caitlyn Maas, of Fluffy ExpressTreats, makes cotton candy.
Gabrielle Whitehead,9,share cotton candy.
