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CONTENTS

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February 17, 2015

EDITORIAL Editor | KEVIN ALLMAN Managing Editor | KANDACE POWER GRAVES Political Editor | CLANCY DUBOS Arts & Entertainment Editor | WILL COVIELLO Special Sections Editor | MISSY WILKINSON Staff Writer | ALEX WOODWARD Feature Writer | JEANIE RIESS Calendar & Digital Content Coordinator | ANNA GACA Contributing Writers

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CUE .................................................................. PULLOUT Rockin’ looks; retro kitchens; lion and lamb accessories and more

SARAH BAIRD, D. ERIC BOOKHARDT, RED COTTON, ALEJANDRO DE LOS RIOS, KEN KORMAN, BRENDA MAITLAND, NORA MCGUNNIGLE, NOAH BONAPARTE PAIS

EAT + DRINK Review ......................................................................23 Trenasse Fork + Center ...........................................................23 All the news that’s fit to eat — and drink 3-Course Interview .............................................25 Max Messier, syrup maker Drinks ........................................................................26 Beer Buzz; Wine of the Week Last Bites ................................................................. 27 5 in Five; Off the Menu

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ON THE COVER Pod people................................................................15 If you liked the smash-hit podcast Serial, check out these podcasts done by New Orleanians

7 IN SEVEN Seven Things to Do This Week........................... 5 Leyla McCalla, Bill Frisell, Diarrhea Planet and more

NEWS + VIEWS

News.............................................................................7 Jeremy Alford on the other state budget that’s bleeding red ink Y@Speak + N.O. Comment .....................................7 Overheard in New Orleans’ social media world

C’est What? ...............................................................8 Gambit’s Web poll Scuttlebutt................................................................8 From their lips to your ears Bouquets & Brickbats .......................................... 9 This week’s heroes and zeroes Commentary............................................................10 Bobby Jindal’s no-good, very bad week Clancy DuBos............................................................11 Slashing the state budget ... with one big exception Blake Pontchartrain.............................................12 The New Orleans N.O. It All

SHOPPING + STYLE What’s in Store .......................................................21 MJ’s

ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT Music .........................................................................32 PREVIEW: The Dodos Film.............................................................................37 REVIEW: Two Days, One Night Art ...............................................................................39 REVIEW: South and Que Bola Asere: Celebrating Cuba Stage...........................................................................41 Events .......................................................................42 Crossword + Sudoku ...........................................54

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Tue. Feb. 17 | New Orleans psychedelic stoner doom metal outfit Mars reigns over its free annual ritual of the burning down of the Mardi Gras. The band’s stinging, sludge-filled 2012 debut Reign of Suns still smells of bong water. New Orleans hardcore band Ossacrux and doom outfit Solid Giant open at 9 p.m. at Siberia.

Clint Maedgen Radio

Thu. Feb. 19 | Saxophonist Clint Maedgen is best known for work with ensembles including the Preservation Hall Jazz Band and the trippy Liquidrone and bohemian New Orleans Bingo! Show long ago, but he performs a solo show here. Anthony Cuccia, aka The Night Janitor, opens at 9 p.m. at Chickie Wah Wah.

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Community Records seventh anniversary

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Fri.-Sat. Feb. 20-21 | DIY label Community Records celebrates its seventh year releasing music from local and national punk and indie rock artists. Noise-pop duo Caddywhompus performs with All People, Woozy and Failien on Friday, and garage rock trio Native America performs with Sirens, New Lands and Madonnathan on Saturday. At 9 p.m. at Hey! Cafe.

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Diarrhea Planet | Incontinent punk rockers Diarrhea Planet — the band

Weezer wishes it still was — go twice on Friday: first at 5 p.m. on Tulane University’s Lavin-Bernick Center quad, then again at 10 p.m. at Siberia. Lee Bains III & the Glory Fires, Yuppie Teeth and NEAT open at Siberia.

Sun.-Mon. Feb. 22-23 | For those who can’t wait until March 11 or April 20 to relive their ’90s dorm-room days, the quintessential college stoner band performs two sets of mashed-up raprock drawn from 20 years of defying limitations. At 7:30 p.m. at House of Blues.

Bill Frisell and Kenny Wollesen

Sun. Feb. 22 | Guitarist Bill Frisell has been a leader in jazz since the 1980s and has dipped into everything from rock to classical music. For the past 15 years, he and percussionist Kenny Wollesen have worked together in various groups. The duo performs at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. at Snug Harbor.

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Feb. 19 | Cellist, singer and former Carolina Chocolate Drop Leyla McCalla moved to New Orleans in part because of its musical and French-language ties to Haiti and the Caribbean.

Just back from a European tour, she performs at 6 p.m. at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art’s Ogden After Hours.

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S C U T T L EB U T T 8 C ’ ES T W H AT ? 8 B O U Q U E T S & B RI C K S 9 C O M M EN TA RY 10 C L A N C Y D U B O S 11 B L A K E P O N TC H A RT R A IN 12

knowledge is power New Orleans’ week in Twitter

Another budget buster

Elizabeth Crisp @elizabethcrisp

14 tweets from the gov’s office already today.

0 mention of state budget crisis but a lot about national education policy. #GOP2016

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People who race ambulances are awful people. May a Zulu coconut dislocate your drinking hand & I hope the King Cake Baby haunts your dreams!

James P. Karst

Forget the state’s operating budget — the capital outlay bill, or construction budget, also is in need of repairs.

Reform is needed, but do lawmakers have the guts?

@jameskarst

King cake vodka fed to a goose whose liver is made into fois gras that is stuffed into a king cake used as a bun for a turducken sandwich.

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saw an empty bottle of Malibu on the neutral ground so somebody is gonna be feeling rough in homeroom tomorrow. #MardiGras

By Jeremy Alford House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Joel Robideaux, R-Lafayette, who oversees the committee where the construction bill begins its annual journey, has suggested blocking all new projects this year. That would save the state some $60 million during the next fiscal year on debt service.

He’s also thinking about limiting funding to only the most vital of ongoing projects — all in the name of helping rein in the state’s projected $1.6 billion operating budget deficit.

With lawmakers in need of re-election fuel and the administration in need of leverage, Robideaux’s plan will be a tough sell. No doubt the candidates for governor are paying attention. All four of the announced contenders already have promised to call a special session to rehab the operating budget, as well they should. But why stop there?

Lt. Gov. Jay Dardenne said lawmakers could start by honestly prioritizing projects, but as a former legislator, he knows how difficult that would be. “It’s a system that cries out for reform,” he said.

Projects are categorized in the Capital Outlay Bill by priority — from Priority 1 through Priority 5 — but the categories don’t necessarily reflect “importance.” New projects are in Priority 2; ongoing projects are in Priority 1; future projects fall into Priority 5, which essentially is a waiting list; and Priorities 3 and 4 more or less mean nothing.

“It’s confusing by design,” said Public Service Commissioner Scott Angelle, who formerly was Jindal’s legislative liaison.

“Even at the senior staff level of state government, folks don’t understand it.”

U.S. Sen. David Vitter has voiced frustration with the current system as well and has said he’d be willing to take a hard look at it if elected governor. As Vitter is the perceived frontrunner in the gubernatorial race, lawmakers may want PAGE 8

@skooks

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Sidewalk Side @AynW

Tourist at the bar at Port of Call: What do you recommend?

Bartender: Do you like cheese?

T: Yes. B: I’d get the cheeseburger.

N.O. COMMENT What you had to say on BestofNewOrleans.com this week

Will Coviello’s story ““Krewe of Druids’ ‘EBT Card’ float stirs controversy on social media” was one of the most-read of the week.

“Reading the comments on social media it’s obvious that this city is being gentrified quicker than we thought. Outsiders will never fully grasp our New Orleans culture. I mean, since when is Mardi Gras supposed to be PC?” — irisheyes “Satire is supposed to be funny — I think a bunch of bitter men are jealous that a new krewe of women shows them up so easily — and they slammed all female krewes..” — Lisa Mirman (via Facebook)

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ou’ve no doubt heard the dire news about Louisiana’s 2015-2016 operating budget and the $1.6 billion shortfall that’s tearing it asunder. What you may not know is that the state’s other big budget — the one for construction projects — also needs to be tamed sooner rather than later.

It’s formally known as the Capital Outlay Bill, and more informally as the construction budget. I like to think of it as a fiscal pinata that gets hauled out every year and stuffed tight.

University dorms, hospital elevators and flood walls are packed in there alongside less urgent needs like a new headquarters for a local Junior League, a community center for a lawmaker’s high school alumni group and grounds improvements for a parish fair (actual projects from the 2014 bill).

The budget pinata is cracked open each year by the governor.

Like his predecessors, Gov. Bobby Jindal gets to decide which lawmakers get their goodies from the papier-mache pelican. The governor’s stick comes in the form of an agenda that he presents to the Louisiana Bond Commission for approval. Lawmakers generally approve far more construction projects than the state can afford, and because money for most construction projects comes from the sale of bonds, making the governor’s list of projects submitted for approval is crucial.

That gives the governor an awesome bargaining chip during legislative sessions. It’s the worst-kept secret in Louisiana politics, in fact. If a lawmaker wants construction cash for his or her local church (yes, that can be found in the 2014 Capital Outlay Bill, too), then that lawmaker may be asked to vote with the administration on key measures. Horse-trading is legislative currency.

It’s not unusual for the Capital Outlay Bill to be overcommitted by hundreds of millions of dollars. Sometimes it seems as though everyone gets to stick something in, even if it has little chance of being funded. So what’s the solution?

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to hear more from him on the subject, especially with Robideaux taking a strong stance on slowing down the capital outlay train before a new governor is elected.

State Rep. John Bel Edwards, D-Amite, has long been critical of the system — and Jindal’s overall budgeting philosophy, which offers him a unique perspective on the horse-trading side. ”I’m a little offended by that because my particular relationship with the governor has never allowed me to get a project for a vote,” Edwards, who also is a declared candidate for governor, said with a laugh.

Given Jindal’s national ambitions, he should be eager for reform. When he first took office in 2008, he moaned about the $1.4 billion in Priority 5 obligations he inherited from former Gov. Kathleen Blanco.

Right now there’s $1.6 billion in Priority 5 obligations, and soon it could grow by more than $200 million.

The complexity of Louisiana’s capital outlay budget is as absurd as it is necessary. That’s one of many reasons why substantive reforms have eluded lawmakers.

A cynic might suggest that governors and lawmakers like things as they are. Truth is, most legislators sound eager for change — but they’re caught between a lack of political will and longstanding resistance to learning new ways of cracking open the pinata.

Chances are change will come only if those who hold the stick want things to change. Considering the enormous political leverage the present system gives Louisiana governors, the odds strongly favor the status quo.

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How do you think this year’s inevitable state budget cuts will affect Louisiana’s higher education system in the long term?

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They’ll be permanently devastating Colleges need to tighten budgets anyway Some pain, but not forever

THIS WEEK’S QUESTION:

“Saving” space along parade routes for big parades such as Endymion — what do you think?

SCUTTLEBUTT Quotes of the week

“You mean I’m not white?”

— Gov. Bobby Jindal, joking at a Feb. 9 breakfast meeting in Washington D.C. It was a response to the furor over a painting of Jindal in which the dark-skinned governor appears fair skinned. The painting, which hangs in the state Capitol, was painted by a constituent. “I think this whole thing is silly. I think the left is obsessed with race,” Jindal added. “I think the dumbest thing we can do is to try to divide people by the color of their skin.”

New regulations on rentals?

The ‘year of enforcement’ rolls on

New Orleans landlords could soon face regular inspections to their rental properties. City Councilmembers LaToya Cantrell and Jason Williams are floating a measure to require many landlords to register their properties with the city and undergo code inspections.

Proponents say it’s an overdue and necessary step to put more power in the hands of tenants.

They claim Louisiana is one of the weakest states for tenant rights, and the Greater New Orleans Fair Housing Action Center has reported that more than 50 percent of rental properties in the city are not up to code.

Many landlords, however, are concerned the contemplated measure could be used to punish “good” property owners with strict enforcement and will not deter “bad” landlords who already are defying the law. Both sides agree enforcement of the current laws is the first step.

Landlords, tenants and fair housing advocates offered their suggestions for the measure at the New Orleans City Council’s Community Development Committee meeting Feb. 11. “Fixing this problem is vital to the health of this city and the evolution of the city,” Williams said.

“We’ve ignored poverty and deplorable housing for a very long time. …

When slum landlords are forced to fix their property, it helps the rest of the neighborhood.”

“It’s not another burden on landlords in this community,” said Loyola University College of Law professor Bill Quigley. “The idea that they’re being crushed for regulation is just a total fantasy.” But landlord Pat

O’Brien told the council committee that while responsible property owners will have to comply with the law, it’s “unlikely” that slumlords will, too.

Cantrell and Williams are working on a draft of a proposed ordinance, but there’s no timeline for its introduction.

At Mayor Mitch Landrieu’s year-end wrap in December 2014, Cantrell heralded 2015 as “the year of enforcement” — including the recently passed smoking ban, the anticipated rental inspection measure and the soon-to-resurface sound ordinance. — ALEX WOODWARD

NYT’s N.O.-born editor at Loyola

Baquet to give sixth annual Ed Renwick Lecture

Dean Baquet, executive editor of The New York Times, will give the sixth annual Ed Renwick Lecture in Loyola University’s Nunemaker Hall next month. Baquet, a New Orleans native and graduate of St. Augustine High School, began his career at the now-defunct States-Item before moving to The Times-Picayune and the Chicago Tribune, where he received a Pulitzer Prize for investigative reporting in 1998. Baquet also received an honorary degree from Loyola in 2013. He took over the top editorial job at the Times last year.

The lecture begins at 7:30 p.m. March 16 in Nunemaker Hall and is free and open to the public. — KEVIN ALLMAN

Paul’s in for David

Kentucky senator endorses Vitter for governor

“I Endorse David Vitter For Governor” was the subject line on an email from Kentucky U.S. Sen. Rand Paul last week. Paul and Vitter have worked together on legislation before, including a 2011 bill that would have ended “birthright citizenship” and established a law making babies born on American soil U.S. citizens only if their parents were here legally. The email came with a donation link to the Vitter campaign. Within hours, the Louisiana Democratic Party had fired back at Paul, a doctor who had suggested in recent days that childhood vaccinations should be “voluntary.” The LDP’s broadside was titled “Rand Paul Takes Break From Vaccine Denialism to Endorse David Vitter For Governor.”

— KEVIN ALLMAN

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Scuttlebits

All the news that doesn’t fit

The Adeline Edwards Foundation,

which offers grants to the Young Aspirations/Young Artists (YAYA) community, awarded 10 grants to New Orleans area YAYA artists and alumni through the foundation’s 2015 YAYA Alumni Grants initiative.

The recipients were awarded up to $8,000 for scholarships, professional development and creative ventures.

The foundation also awarded grants to recipients in Texas and Tennessee.

The House of Blues Music Forward Foundation awarded more than $8,000 worth of new instruments to seven New Orleans children on Feb. 1. The foundation’s Give Music initiative in late 2014 gathered 2,000 letters from young musicians requesting new instruments. The foundation awarded more than $60,000 in instruments nationwide. The foundation has provided more than $20 million to arts education and music programs since 1993.

Street,

Lusher Charter School’s student literary magazine, received top honors in Louisiana from the National Council of Teachers in English. The magazine features work produced in the school’s creative writing program, photography and other art. Its winning student editors are Peyton Brunet and Helene Lovett and the faculty adviser is Brad Richard.

U.S. Rep. John Fleming

said President Barack Obama defended Islamist terror group ISIS when the president, while addressing the National Prayer Breakfast earlier this month, said religious violence was not exclusive to the Middle East. Fleming made his remarks during the Family Research Council’s Washington Watch radio show Feb. 6, adding that Obama essentially compared ISIS to Revolutionary War patriots.

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• Former U.S. Rep. Rodney Alexander, who represented Louisiana’s 5th Congressional District from 2003 to 2013, has joined The Picard Group, a lobbying firm with offices in Lafayette and Washington D.C. Alexander will head the Washington office.

The company sent out a press release announcing the move, with congratulatory quotes from U.S. Rep. Charles Boustany and U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy …

• Frank Fradella, the final major figure in the federal corruption trial of former Mayor Ray Nagin, was sentenced last week to one year and one day in prison. Fradella, a businessman who had pleaded guilty to one charge of securities fraud and one of attempting to bribe Nagin, cooperated with federal prosecutors in exchange for leniency ...

• While Gov. Bobby Jindal continues to decide whether to run for president (ahem), he’s hired Gail Gitcho, the communications director on Mitt Romney’s 2012 presidential bid, to serve as a flack for his “Believe Again” Super PAC. After Romney failed to capture the White House, Gitcho served the same role for the Republican Governors Association (RGA), which Jindal headed in 2013 …

• An ordinance that could open the door for hail-a-car app service UberX to operate in Jefferson Parish could go to a vote next month.

Jefferson Parish Councilmembers Cynthia Lee-Sheng and Ben Zahn introduced the measure last week, and it was deferred to the council’s March 11 meeting. New Orleans City Councilmembers Susan Guidry and Jared Brossett are drafting measures with similar language for the city. Their proposals could be discussed as early as this month ...

• Two days after same-sex marriages began in Alabama, Republican U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz of Texas and Mike Lee of Utah introduced the “State Marriage Defense Act.” Their bill would make marriage a states’ rights issue. Ten other U.S. Senators — all Republicans — co-sponsored Cruz and Lee’s bill, including both of Alabama’s senators, Jeff Sessions and Richard Shelby, as well as Louisiana’s David Vitter. — KEVIN ALLMAN & ALEX WOODWARD

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thinking out loud

Jindal meets the press

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hen you’re running for president, you have to do a lot of things you’d rather not do. Tops on that list if you’re Bobby Jindal is talking to the press, something he’s been loath to do during his seven-plus years as Louisiana’s governor. Because Jindal is officially contemplating a run for president next year (in truth, he can’t wait to run), he met a room of skeptical reporters at a Washington, D.C., breakfast last week to start rolling out his policy bona fides. By all accounts, it did not go well.

The Jindal who met the press last week was actually the latest iteration of our governor, who in recent weeks has reverted to his old policy wonk shtick. Among other things, he talked at length about education, bolstered by a new report from his nonprofit policy group America Next. It was a change from two of Jindal’s recent incarnations: the foreign policy upstart decrying “no-go zones” in Europe and offering his thoughts on Cuba; and “Bubba” Jindal, pal to the Duck Dynasty Robertson clan, tweeting photos of himself shooting a gun; sending Christmas cards featuring him in full camouflage; and wearing an oversized cowboy belt buckle at a prayer rally. Clearly, Jindal is a political chameleon who will say or do anything to blend in with whatever constituency he’s wooing.

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But even the ever-calculating Jindal couldn’t foresee the disastrous run-up to his D.C. media breakfast. In the wake of his trip to Europe — and his “no-go zones” debacle — several profiles of Jindal appeared in the national press. All were highly critical.

Jindal’s staffers could easily dismiss The New York Times’ piece as just another example of “leftist bias,” but not so a story in The American Conservative titled, “How Bobby Jindal Wrecked Louisiana.” The latter was written by Rod Dreher, a Louisiana native and prolific political writer who once supported Jindal. “I keep telling my friends in the national media that if you think Bobby Jindal has a chance in hell of becoming president,” Dreher wrote, “send a reporter down to spend a few days in Louisiana, seeing what condition he’s leaving his state in.” Most of what Dreher reported (fiscal disasters in higher education and health care) wasn’t news to Louisianans, but it was an eye-opener to the national conservative audience Jindal is courting. It certainly couldn’t be written off as a leftist screed.

Then there was Tyler Bridges’ profile of Jindal in Politico, which noted Jindal’s two Achilles heels. First, he inherited a nearly $1 billion surplus from his predecessor, Gov. Kathleen Blanco, and turned it into a $1.6

billion (and growing) deficit. Second, Louisiana’s unemployment numbers have nearly doubled under Jindal, in contrast to the national trend under President Barack Obama, whose leadership he enjoys criticizing.

All this was a prelude to Jindal’s press breakfast, which was not exactly a PR triumph. The Washington Post’s Dana Milbank

Even the evercalculating Jindal couldn’t foresee the disastrous run-up to his D.C. media breakfast. began his report by saying, “Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal took his presidential campaignin-waiting to Washington on Monday trailed by an unwelcome, unsavory and downright unpleasant companion: his record.” That record, of course, was the one thing Jindal didn’t want to discuss with the national press. He mostly talked about his “new” ed-

ucation plan, which was a rehash of cliches that Louisianans had heard before: “parent choice” (diverting taxpayer funds to private schools); bashing Common Core (which Jindal once championed); and busting teachers’ unions (which he calls “setting teachers free”). According to Milbank, the first question came from The Christian Science Monitor, which hosted Jindal: “Is there some irony in your talking about ramping up education while you’re cutting it in Louisiana?”

Even the normally welcoming Morning Joe program on MSNBC proved a minefield. Host Joe Scarborough zeroed in on Jindal’s Common Core flip-flop (“How did that happen?”) and asked specifically about LSU’s potential 90 percent tuition hike in the face of Louisiana’s budget crisis. Jindal dodged the question, saying LSU has “one of the lowest tuition rates in the entire country.” When asked how much it costs to attend LSU, the governor said it cost “less than $10,000” a year for tuition, books, meals and housing. It actually costs more like $20,000.

No wonder Louisiana’s public universities are starving, and no wonder Jindal avoids the press. He’s clearly unprepared to handle either challenge — the presidency all the more so.

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More Jindal hypocrisy sh Wednesday officially begins the season of austerity for Christians, but that season began long ago for those wrestling with Louisiana’s mounting budget deficits. For them, there’s little hope of things getting better by Easter Sunday.

In fact, state lawmakers don’t convene for their annual session until eight days after Easter.

Weeks before then, the Joint Legislative Budget Committee will have to trim some $103 million from the current fiscal year’s budget. That’s just the opening act. When lawmakers begin their annual session April 13, the main attraction will be the state’s projected $1.6 billion (and growing) deficit for the fiscal year that begins July 1.

Things aren’t hopeless everywhere in state government, however. Gov. Bobby Jindal’s office is only going to have to cut expenses by $10,000 this fiscal year. At least, that’s the proposal put forth by the Jindal administration. All other statewide elected officials, meanwhile, face cuts in the millions between now and June 30.

Put another way, Team Jindal says it should cut its own expenses by less than

one-tenth of one percent of its annual budget to help trim $103 million in the current fiscal year — but other departments (like Insurance and Agriculture, for starters) should have to cut by 3 or 4 percent.

Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain put it best when he noted that statewide elected officials’ departments (excluding the Governor’s Office) collectively account for less than 1 percent of the state’s $25 billion annual operating budget, but Jindal wants them to bear 16 percent of the cuts between now and June 30.

Jindal’s contribution to the effort, meanwhile, is a paltry $10,000.

You read that right. Bobby Jindal’s plan for keeping the current year’s budget in balance is, in essence, “Do as I say, not as I do.”

That should surprise no one who has been watching Jindal for the past seven years. The man’s hypocrisy knows no limits.

“Clearly, the disproportionate cuts are on the statewide elected officials. All you have to do is look at the numbers,” Lt. Gov. Jay Dardenne told the Associated Press. “It seems out of whack.”

Jindal’s plan for keeping the current year’s budget in balance is, in essence, ‘Do as I say, not as I do.’

That’s putting it mildly. Jindal proposes laying off no one on his team, but statewide elected officials who run critical departments will have to lay off hundreds of employees and furlough scores more.

Jindal flack Mike Reed, aping his boss, dryly observed that Team Jindal’s share of the cuts is “in line with other offices.”

Really? What line might that be? Or rather, in what universe does one-tenth of 1 percent

even remotely equal 3 percent or 4 percent?

As whoppers go, that ranks right up there with Jindal’s meme that next year’s $1.6 billion deficit — which Moody’s Investors Service terms a “structural deficit” — is basically a byproduct of falling oil prices, not Jindal’s mindless fiscal mismanagement. That claim is so fraudulent and so easily disproved that it qualifies Jindal as a modern practitioner of The Big Lie. If state lawmakers had any backbone at all, they would reject Jindal’s proposed mid-year cuts and instead balance the books themselves, starting with the governor’s travel budget. Cut that one altogether — including the use of taxpayer money to pay for State Police bodyguards’ salaries and expenses on Jindal’s many out-of-state jaunts.

In addition, they should insist that whatever layoffs occur in other statewide officials’ departments should be apportioned to the governor’s office as well.

Throughout his tenure, Jindal has consistently — and callously — spread the pain among others. Isn’t it time he got a dose of his own medicine?

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BLAKE PONTCHARTRAIN™ Questions for Blake: askblake@gambitweekly.com

Hey Blake,

The Howard Johnson’s downtown painted a huge clarinet on the side of its building in 1979 or 1980.

Can you tell us more about that?

Bryan Palmisano

Dear Bryan,

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The clarinet mural you describe is pretty hard to miss and stands as a landmark tribute to New Orleans’ jazz history in a neighborhood that played a key role in the genre’s development. The mural, which towers 16 stories and is 150 feet tall, was painted a little later than you remember — in 1995.

By that time, the hotel in the 300 block of Loyola Avenue (across from City Hall between Gravier and Perdido streets) had been renamed the Holiday Inn Downtown-Superdome.

For nearly 25 years, from 1968 until 1989, the hotel carried the Howard Johnson’s name and was etched into New Orleans history as the site of sniper Mark Essex’s murderous attack on New Orleans police officers in 1973. (See Blake Pontchartrain, Feb. 10.) In 1995, as part of a $1 million remodeling project, the new owners — developer Tom Winingder and his wife Dian — commissioned mural artist Robert Dafford of Lafayette to paint the giant musical instrument on the building’s facade.

The mural depicts a black Albert system clarinet, which was popular in the 1920s. The artwork was completed in May 1996, and a second line helped

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dedicate it. The ceremony featured a huge clarinet jam session, with a mix of professional and amateur musicians and students, headlined by Dr. Michael White. White and jazz historian Don Marquis advised the hotel and Dafford during the remodeling project, which also included the creation of indoor jazz history murals.

“In my estimation, this is the area where jazz was born, and by 1895, the original sounds were in the air,” Marquis told The Times-Picayune. At the Lafayette muralist turn of the century, the Robert Dafford created the 150-foothotel site was part of a tall clarinet on the stretch of saloons, music Holiday Inn Downtownhalls, corner grocery Superdome in 1996. stores and pawn shops PHOTO BY K ANDACE that nurtured the growth P O W ER G R AV E S of jazz. If you’re interested in learning more about Dafford’s work, the University of Louisiana at Lafayette Press released a book last year titled The Public Art of Robert Dafford, with photographs and text by Philip Gould.

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with such greats as Glenn Miller, Horace Heidt, Ben Pollack and Bob Crosby.

On March 20, 1949, Fazola was too ill to perform a gig in town, and an 18-year-old Pete Fountain stood in for him.

Fazola died that night at age 36, and Fazola’s mother gave Fountain her son’s crystal mouthpiece and later his Albert system clarinet. In an interview with Nick Compagno, Fountain said, “I still have it, but every time I play it, it reeks of garlic. When he died, they put his clarinet in a case. I guess he didn’t swab it out too much, and so the garlic just sort of marinated in there. … It’s in the wood. I can take it onstage and play a couple of choruses, but once the wood warms up, the garlic smell comes right out.”

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Meet the podcasters who are bringing

Grant Morris’ “It’s New Orleans” web portal hosts eight podcasts, including the popular Happy Hour and Out to Lunch.

New Orleans information — and attitude — to the world.

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The number of podcast listeners ... is up by 50 million from five years ago. Video may have killed the radio star, but podcasts are on the rise. through the speakers; they weren’t huddled, fireside chat-style, around a living room radio. They downloaded Serial and listened to it on headphones while they jogged, or while they hung pictures or cleaned the garage — on their own terms, whenever and wherever they wanted.

Podcasts were born 10 years ago when Apple created the iPod. Though iPods themselves essentially are obsolete, replaced by much more useful smartphones, podcasts are more popular than ever. According to The Washington Post, Apple has reported 1

billion subscriptions to podcasts through iTunes. The number of podcast listeners, according to RawVoice, a company that tracks media files, is up by 50 million from five years ago. Video may have killed the radio star, but podcasts are on the rise.

There are dozens of podcasts produced in New Orleans, and each offers access a glimpse of the city’s culture that can be accessed from all over the world. But local podcasts don’t just connect New Orleans to a global audience, they also connect New Orleanians to New Orleans, through discussions of music, sports, Mardi Gras Indians, comedy or just plain banter.

Entrepreneurial and personal, most podcasts don’t depend on advertisers or a lot of listeners to keep them going — just the interest and passion of the people making them.

That doesn’t mean a podcast is just someone talking into a mic and uploading the result to a website.

“It has to be a professionally produced piece of work,” says Grant Morris, the founder of the podcast listening network and web portal It’s New Orleans, which now acts as a platform for eight podcasts, including VietNOLA, Louisiana Eats, Happy Hour and Out to Lunch.

“Otherwise no one’s going to want to hear it. It’s not like the radio where you can put it on in your car and have driven 20 miles before you realize: What the hell is this crap I’m listening to?”

Action Jackson of WWOZ’s Takin’ It to the Streets has the kind of voice that could make a solitary dictionary reading sound like the greatest party on earth.

Fifteen years ago, as a radio personality on Q93 FM, Jackson started talking about his own Super Sunday plans, and people started calling in and asking for more information. Four years ago, he launched Takin’ It to the Streets on ’OZ, a radio show and podcast dedicated to the behind-the-scenes stories of the second line, collecting tales from the presidents of the New Orleans Social Aid and Pleasure Clubs and Big Chiefs of Mardi Gras Indian tribes.

“What we decided to do with the podcast was get some inside information that the normal person doesn’t have, to give people insight,” Jackson says.

“Because everybody thinks they come out on a Sunday and dance. There’s a lot more to that. I let them just tell their

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very week during its 12-episode run, 1.5 million people around the world listened to the podcast Serial, a real-life murder investigation that was a spinoff of the popular WBEZ Chicago radio program This American Life.

But listeners weren’t letting their car batteries drain while Serial played

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Action Jackson of Takin’ It to the Streets podcasts information about New Orleans’ social aid and pleasure clubs, second lines and brass band community.

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individual story. To my knowledge, it’s not documented as far as archives and things like that. It’s way deep behind the scenes.”

Though people around the world listen to Takin’ it to the Streets (the show recently had a call from a listener in Japan), Jackson says many people in New Orleans don’t have the kind of access he does, and so he caters to locals who want to know more about this part of the city as much as he caters to listeners elsewhere.

“The New Orleans Social Aid and Pleasure Clubs as well as the Mardi Gras Indians — they’re not private but you can’t just get that access,” he says. “When I talk to these

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If you’re trying to make to a name for yourself, curating your own show is a great way to do it, even if it’s slow to grab listeners. individuals, they have so much passion. …

They’ve been doing this stuff for over 100 years and it really provides a lot for the city and they never ask for anything from the city.”

Chris Trew saw something missing from the sports talk radio scene two-and-a-half

Trew 2 the Game, hosted by comedian Chris Trew, is an irreverent take on New Orleans’ sports scene.

years ago. But since he’s a comedian, Trew 2 the Game, the show Trew puts together weekly, never recaps game statistics or previews upcoming matches.

“I found myself having the same conversation at the bar about sports that was less, ‘Who do you think is going to win this game?’ and was more like, ‘Which logo in the NBA is most indicative of that city’s culture?’ and getting into fun arguments and debates over things that aren’t necessarily the outcome of the game,” Trew says. “And so my podcast is kind of nerdy in that regard. But I’m also very careful to maintain that I’m a comedian, that’s what my life is. So the episodes are always funny.”

Trew is helping connect the city’s local teams — even the smaller ones like the New Orleans Zephyrs baseball team and the New Orleans Voodoo arena football team — with people who don’t necessarily follow sports. “I’ve had people come up to me on the street and say, ‘Hey, I don’t know anything about sports,’” he says.

“It’s an entertaining way to keep informed about an important thing in the city.”

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Offline: Download the Podcasts app in the iTunes Store (for Apple devices) or the Stitcher app from Google Play (for Android devices).

Both will offer a way to browse existing podcasts by genre, or you can search for the podcast by name. Use the app to download the podcast and listen to it at your leisure.

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For Trew, podcasting is a low-stakes way of entertaining people, requiring minimal equipment and a low time commitment to produce a show and put it online. That democratic quality of podcasting is another reason it’s caught on. If you’re trying to make to a name for yourself, curating your own show is a great way to do it, even if it’s slow to grab listeners.

Out to Lunch, the show that invites members of the New Orleans business community to lunch at Commander’s Palace for a recorded interview about their ventures, began as a podcast before getting picked up by local NPR affiliate WWNO 89.9. Morris says that more people listen to the podcast than listen to the radio show, but host Peter Ricchiuti believes the threemonth incubation period was crucial to the show’s success for radio.

“It was fun then, and now doing it in both formats has really been fun,” Ricchiuti says. “I think probably when we first started out we weren’t ready for radio radio. We had a lot of kinks to work out. But now we’ve got it pretty smooth.”

Ricchiuti is an economist and a professor at Tulane University, and he says the podcast gives insight into the changing world of New Orleans entrepreneurship

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Call There are dozens of podcasts in New Orleans, exploring everything from sports to our Francophone culture. Here’s a handful of especially notable ones, complete with how and where to listen.

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The Early Draft

GoNOLA Radio

NEW EPISODE EVERY OTHER WEEK www.nolavie.com/tag/the-early-draft/ Comedian CJ Hunt interviews up-andcoming comedians in the New Orleans scene and beyond about the artistic process of becoming a performer. The hour-long podcast explores success and failure and how to persevere in a competitive industry.

UPDATED WEEKLY http://www.gonola.com/ category/gonola-radio All elements of New Orleans culture are filtered through the lens of what makes it special and unique, including live music by studio guests. Hosts Sunpie Barnes, Lorin Gaudin, George Ingmire and Mikko have interviewed local people from the Soul Rebels to John Hopper, director of public affairs for New Orleans City Park.

Happy Hour NEW EPISODE EVERY FRIDAY www.itsneworleans.com/ shows/happy-hour What makes Happy Hour such a popular podcast in New Orleans? “Cocktails!” jokes co-host Grant Morris. The weekly podcast, recorded at the Uptown restaurant Wayfare, invites guests who are doing interesting things in the community to talk about whatever subjects come up after a few libations. Morris co-hosts with musician Andrew Duhon, and there’s live music.

The Historic New Orleans Collection Podcast UPDATED MONTHLY www.hnoc.org/espace/podcasts.html The Historic New Orleans Collection, the museum and research center dedicated to preserving New Orleans history and culture, speaks with curators and historians for its monthly podcast. Learn about everything from antiques to architecture through interviews and lectures.

Louisiana Eats

The MHOG podcast

NEW EPISODES WEEKLY www.itsneworleans.com/ shows/louisiana-eats Poppy Tooker has been a part of the conversation about New Orleans food for decades. On Louisiana Eats, Tooker travels the state to learn about the history and culture surrounding various edible traditions. Guests include chefs, food writers, foragers and more. Louisiana Eats also airs on WWNO-FM 89.9.

NEW EPISODES MULTIPLE TIMES PER WEEK www.mhogpodcast.com MHOG offers a little bit of everything — news, dirty jokes, comedy, video games — all filtered through metal music and metal music culture. Hosts Wayne, Justin and Adam talk about whatever interests them with an emphasis on sex, pop culture, horror and more. MHOG also hosts live events, like last year’s Full Metal Prom at Southport Hall.

Mindset

Out to Lunch

UPDATED MONTHLY www.itsneworleans.com/ shows/mindset Dr. Nick Pejic explores topics pertaining to mental health in New Orleans. Pejic is a psychiatrist who prides himself on not being “your dad’s Dr. Phil or your grandma’s Dr. Laura.” Pejic has interviewed everyone from Irma Thomas to Morris Bart about overcoming obstacles and what it means to be successful.

NEW EPISODE EVERY THURSDAY www.itsneworleans.com/ shows/out-to-lunch Peter Ricchiuti, an economist and professor of finance at Tulane University, invites representatives from local businesses to lunch at Commander’s Palace to talk about entrepreneurship and the world of finance. Out to Lunch began as a podcast on It’s New Orleans, and now is also broadcast on WWNO-FM 89.9.

RadioNOLA Alliance Francaise NEW EPISODES EVERY FOURTH SATURDAY OF THE MONTH www.af-neworleans.org This bilingual radio show and podcast connects locals with New Orleans’ Francophone culture. Each week, the show highlights a guest in the Frenchspeaking community, from artisan bread bakers to fiction writers.

NEW EPISODES EACH THURSDAY www.theredshtick.com The satirical online publication based in Raton Rouge has three podcasts — The Red Shtick, Dorque and The Family Dinner — which tackle politics, culture, sports and more. Expect lots of talk about Gov. Bobby Jindal and other politicos, current events and life lessons all served with cynicism and wit.

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NEW SHOWS BIMONTHLY www.wwoz.org Host Action Jackson goes behind the scenes of second lines and Mardi Gras parades to document the history, tradition and personal narratives that make these events such a vital part of New Orleans life, including interviews with Big Chiefs from the Mardi Gras Indians and the heads of New Orleans’ social aid and pleasure clubs.

NEW EPISODE EVERY TUESDAY www.thechristrew.tumblr.com/sports Comedian Chris Trew hosts this podcast dedicated to New Orleans sports teams. Trew also hosts watch parties and other events around the city and broadcasts them live. Though Trew discusses important stories surrounding the team, Trew 2 the Game is essentially a comedy show.

UPDATED EVERY MONDAY www.itsneworleans.com/ shows/unlisted-nola Describing itself as “the Tinder of real estate,” Unlisted NOLA launched in February. New Orleans real estate broker Andy Severino picks viable properties that are not yet on the market to give listeners a shot at buying them before they’re listed.

UPDATED WEEKLY www.itsneworleans.com/ shows/vietnola Host Kim Vu interviews guests about Vietnamese etiquette, food, and events happening around New Orleans. The greater New Orleans area is home to more than 20,000 residents of Vietnamese descent, and VietNOLA seeks to reflect that community.

Midnight Menu Plus One NEW EPISODES EVERY TUESDAY www.itsneworleans.com/shows/ midnight-menu-plus-1 Ray Cannata and Margo Moss, two local gourmands, hole up at Chappy’s Uptown with two guests from the food scene. They talk about magic beans, food trucks, po-boys, restaurants, healthy eating and more.

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when I hear a guest like Amy Poehler come on, I want to hear right away when she first felt like a comedian. Or when did she do this? When did she first feel legit? And I want to know about her deepest failures, and how she found her way up. … I want the nitty gritty and I want it fast. So even though my podcast is only an hour, I want it to do all those things.”

The Early Draft is as much an opportunity for Hunt to connect audiences to the creative process of a comedian as it is to connect audiences to his own work. “I want them as invested in the guest as they are in me trying to make myself into a comedian,” he says.

Morris points out that listening to a podcast is intentional rather than casual, which makes the connection between the person speaking and the person listening that much more intimate.

“People make a conscious effort to listen to something on the Internet or to listen to a podcast,” he says.

“They decide they want to hear it and this is the absolute strength of the medium. You know that every single person listening to you has made a conscious decision to listen to you. They’re not listening to you on accident. They’ve clicked on this thing, they’ve downloaded an app or they’ve gone searching for the words ‘New Orleans,’ and they want to listen to you.”

“People make a conscious effort to listen to ... a podcast.” — Grant Morris of “It’s New Orleans” produces The Early Draft, a blog and podcast sponsored and edited by the website NolaVie (www.nolavie. com). Hunt is interested in the ways comedians become comedians, and on his show, he interviews up and coming comics about achieving success and the frustrations, failures and victories inherent in the quest for notability.

“There are so many comedy podcasts out there,” Hunt says. “But the thing I have no patience for is the bantering and bullshitting. I just want to get down to business, so

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and business. “I think the reason we started the show is because New Orleans has become this really great center for entrepreneurs ever since [Hurricane] Katrina,” he says. He’s pleased with the show’s audience, too. “You’re getting people you wouldn’t ordinarily get in the traditional mediums,” Ricchiuti says.

“We’re surprised at the kind of folks we get. We’re getting an awful lot of young people, particularly a lot of people who aren’t from here originally. And they’re the ones who seem to be tuning into the podcast.”

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Rhea Lana’s of New Orleans (7335 Jefferson Hwy., Harahan, 504-784-8188; www.neworleans. rhealana.com) is processing consignment baby items, maternity clothes, toys, books and more via its online system. Consignors earn 70 percent on items sold during the sale, which takes place at 10 a.m. March 4.

The Outlet Collection at the Riverwalk (500 Port of New Orleans Place, 504-522-1555; www. riverwalkneworleans.com) celebrates Lundi Gras from 3 p.m. – 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 16. There will be music by Soul Rebels Brass Band, The Topcats and Baby Bee, fireworks and an appearance by Rex, King of Carnival at the free celebration.

MJ’s has stocked Louisiana-centric home decor and gifts, like these flags, since 1985.

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friends stop here to shop before heading to their final destination.”

The store boasts an abundance of flags, door hangers and clothes featuring MJ’s custom designs, like their current hit, “There is Nothing a King Cake Can’t Fix.” “Since we design most of our own inventory, we always try to keep it new and fresh and retire the old and bring in the new,” Kerry says.

MJ’s trademarked lines include the NOLA Street Tile Collection and the new Initials Street Tile Collection, which are charms for necklaces or bracelets. These popular designs “fly off the shelves,” says Kerry, who manages the store’s social

media. “Especially if I post it on Facebook,” Kerry says. “We try our best to order the items fast enough to keep enough in stock to meet the demand.”

Guhman is proud of the store’s recent growth and the legacy she built over 30 years, which she will pass on to her daughter. “The commitment and hard work is very rewarding, and having this location nearly double in size this past year is great for both our business and our customers,” says Guhman, who oversaw the expansion.

A bigger store means more inventory, but even though the square footage nearly doubled in size, lines were still out the

door on a recent Saturday, when cashiers staffed four registers. By noon, there was extra staff on hand to help customers navigate rows of home and bath items.

The store changes inventory with the season, moving from football to Mardi Gras onto St. Patrick’s Day and beyond. (LSU flags are available year-round.)

“We cater to the locals,” Guhmans says.

“Thirty years is an amazing milestone, and although it’s not always easy, we attribute much of this success to our longstanding commitment to providing exciting, custom Louisiana flair at an affordable price. Once found, the secret is out.”

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or 30 years, a mother-daughter duo at MJ’s (1513 Metairie Road, Metairie, 504-835-6099; www. mjsofmetairie.com) has offered reasonably priced cups, shirts, flags, bath and home goods with Louisiana flavor. At the newly expanded shop, an upbeat New Orleans soundtrack plays while shoppers traverse the islands of goods.

“We know many [customers] by name,” says owner Judy Guhman, who works alongside her daughter Stacey Kerry. “[There are] multiple generations. … People who have left town or are returning from the airport to pick up

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vety, deep-fried cheese snuggled between a Trenasse serves raw oysters and an array of Gulf fish. buttery griddled bun, a P H O T O BY C H ER Y L G ER B ER clump of caramelized onion and a thick hamburger patty. The burger what almost requires a person to unhinge his or her jaw for each bite. Its decadence Trenasse is rivaled by the menu’s most curiously named item, Stinky’s stew — the signature where dish of Richard’s Florida panhandle 444 St. Charles Ave., restaurant, Stinky’s Fish Camp. The (504) 680-7000; creation is similar in its seafood bounty to www.trenasse.com a bouillabaisse or to that South Carolina favorite, Frogmore stew. While the bowl when spills over with crab legs, oysters, fish lunch and dinner daily and shrimp, it’s the mussels that shine, absorbing the bright, herbal broth in a how much melt-in-your-mouth phenomenon.

Trenasse is a good place for a highbrow expensive lunch, but there also are more casual opwhat works tions. There are several cleverly conceived po-boys — including chili-glazed pork and a Stinky’s stew’s bountiful mix shrimp and oyster creation with jalapeof seafood, enticing lunchno-spiced, smoked-tomato tarter sauce — time fine dining options and a set of quick dining options for those in a hurry. what doesn’t With its commitment to grounded Louialligator tamales siana-inspired flavors, Trenasse succeeds in being the culinary version of the sportscheck, please man’s paradise. elegant presentations of the flavors of a sportsEmail Sarah Baird at man’s paradise sarahgambitdining@gmail.com

Out goes Mardi Gras and in comes Tet, the Vietnamese New Year, with its accompanying annual celebration at Mary Queen of Vietnam Church (14001 Dwyer Blvd.) in New Orleans East. Held Feb. 20-22, the celebration offers a wide range of performances, games, raffles and beyond for the whole family. It’s also a chance to sample Vietnamese delicacies, and while spring rolls, banh mi and (yes) different varieties of pho will be available in celebration of the Year of the Goat, festival attendees should look beyond the familiar.

Start with a goat dish like lau de (a spicy, hearty goat hot pot made with fresh, aromatic herbs and noodles. Hot vit lon (boiled, “half-hatched” duck eggs), bahn day (sticky rice cakes) and banh chung (square pouches of sticky rice with mung bean and meat wrapped in banana leaves) are snack-sized options for those intent on pacing themselves.

My favorite offering each year is tiet canh, a dish made out of goat (or duck) blood and pieces of gizzard or liver topped with chilies, fish sauce, herbs and a squeeze of lemon.

On the sweet side, fried banana fritters (chuoi chien) are cooked in giant cauldrons of bubbling oil and prove to be an ideal crispy, melt-in-your-mouth end to a meal. — SARAH BAIRD

Hot off Press

The New Orleans Center for Creative Arts (NOCCA) Institute’s Boxcar food truck hit the streets one year ago. Its Press Street Station (5 Press St.; www. pressstreetstation.com) restaurant was set for a soft opening with a limited menu Feb. 14. The full menu and regular hours go into effect Thursday, Feb. 19.

The menu includes a number of seasonal produce-driven dishes crafted by a team of professional chefs and students led by Chef Jonathan Schmidt. Menu items include coconut pancakes, boudin-stuffed mirliton, pork belly banh mi and roasted vegetable turnovers. Press Street Station’s regular hours will be 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. — SARAH BAIRD

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A restaurant called Melt that will specialize in grilled cheese sandwiches is slated to open in Mid-City.

Thomas Robichaux, former Orleans Parish School Board president and attorney at Geocor Properties, LLC, said the company recently bought the building located at 2549 Banks St. and is leasing it to Miles Tully and Casey Biehl, who announced plans for the restaurant at the Mid-City Neighborhood Organization meeting Feb. 9.

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unting camp culture and its rituals of hearty, communal dining is not often the focal point of a haute cuisine restaurant. But Chef Jim Richard is changing that. Located inside the InterContinental Hotel, Richard’s Trenasse (slang for a path leading through the marsh to a fishing spot) brings rib-sticking meals from the backwoods to the city.

Trenasse’s food bridges rustic and refined dining, marrying elegant presentations and glossy decor with flavors of a rural hideaway teeming with fresh seafood and wild game.

The cuisine is hearty enough to make you feel like you could headlock a bear — or at least stand in a frigid duck blind for a few hours.

The expansive menu is full of dishes that pay homage to the depth and breadth of Gulf Coast fish and meat. The sea, surrounding woodlands and everything in between are well represented by a hulking “Louisiana legacy” rib-eye dabbled with veal reduction and an elegantly presented crispy whole redfish that’s almost impressive enough to mount on the wall. Vegetarians, however, should be warned that there aren’t many dishes untouched by meat or fish.

Casting a line at any part of the restaurant’s dinner menu will almost always reel in a dish that can surprise and please. Creole nachos have very little to do with tortillas and instead use cracklings (with a pork rind puff and texture) as a crunchy base. The dish doubles down on the pork with three glistening cubes of meaty and gelatinous pork belly, topped with a blend of tangy pickled corn chow chow and smooth red bean puree. The restaurant takes a straightforward approach with its big sauce-slathered Buffalo frog legs, which are well complemented by accompanying creamy Stilton and a note of cloverish honey. Inventive plays on traditional Buffalo chicken wings are popping up on local menus (such as Red’s Chinese’s Buffalo chicken feet), and Trenasse’s take is among the best.

One small-plate option that falls short is the alligator tamale; there’s a modest amount of meat and it needs a burst of spice.

The fried brie burger might be the menu’s most over-the-top offering, with a wedge of vel-

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With plans for a rooftop lounge and a restored Silver Whistle coffee shop on the first floor, The Pontchartrain Hotel (2031 St. Charles Ave., 504-524-0581; www. thepontchartrainhotel.com) is intent on reclaiming its historic prominence in New Orleans, its owners say — down to the classic blueberry muffins.

The Pontchartrain Hotel was established in the 1920s and boasts a history of hosting icons such as Rita Hayworth, Frank Sinatra, and Truman Capote and presidents Gerald Ford and Ronald Reagan. After Hurricane Katrina, however, it shifted focus toward luxury apartments for retirees or extended-stay rooms for guests in town for a month or more.

In 2013, however, the Pontchartrain changed back to a hotel, converting its apartments back into hotel rooms and re-establishing live music in the Bayou Bar (which had been halted during a city permit sweep).

Now, the Pontchartrain is returning to the City Council for further renovations — renovating its 106 hotel rooms, converting a rooftop penthouse into a lounge, and restoring the Silver Whistle coffee shop and restaurant on the ground floor.

“We are excited to announce plans to restore the Pontchartrain to its former prominence and stature while breathing a new life into its interior space,” wrote owner Brad Nichols of Chicago-based AJ Capital Partners in a report shared with the City Planning Commission.

The commission approved the plans Tuesday, sending it to the City Council with a unanimous positive recommendation. The hotel plans to start construction in April 2015 and conclude by January 2016. — ROBERT MORRIS | UPTOWN MESSENGER

Central market

The culinary resurgence in Central City will continue in the coming months with the opening of Jack & Jake’s Public Market (1307 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., 504-644-4841; www.jackandjakes.com), which is intended to offer fresh, affordable food to the neighborhood. It will open in a 27,000 square foot space in the former Myrtle Banks Elementary School building.

“We’ve been moving food from local farms to schools since 2011, and now we’re about to complete the other piece of the puzzle,” says founder and CEO John W. Burns. “The public market will allow people to have access to local, fresh foods at an affordable price.”

The market will feature food for retail and wholesale, as well as prepared foods. Plans call for ample indoor and outdoor seating and gardens that will be used for cultivating food and educational purposes in partnership with the New Orleans Food and Farm Network (www.noffn.org). A training kitchen will be on the second floor.

“We just turned on all our refrigeration yesterday, so we should be ready for a soft opening sometime in March,” Burns says. — SARAH BAIRD

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breads,” Tully said, adding that the restaurant will offer specialty breads for sandwiches.

Tully, who has been in the restaurant business for 13 years and worked with places such as Barcadia, said that he and Biehl wanted to introduce a “fast, casual concept” to the area. The restaurant will feature a walk-up counter for service and Tully expects to serve liquor.

“Basically if you think of concepts like Company Burger or maybe Dat Dog that’s on Magazine Street and Freret, we’re going to be doing the same thing,” he added. “It’s going to be a very fast in-and-out place.”

— ALICIA SERRANO | MID-CITY MESSENGER

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Max Messier Syrup maker

Max Messier is the founder of Cocktail & Sons (985-503-7636; www.cocktailandsons.com), a line of handcrafted, all-natural syrups for cocktails and sodas. Messier spoke with Gambit about the company’s origins and making drinks with his line of syrups.

What was your inspiration for Cocktail & Sons?

What would you tell people interested in making their own cocktails about using syrups?

M: People think bartending is complicated, and it’s not. It kind of goes back to the 1950s and 1960s wet bars where people would serve highballs inside their homes. The old-fashioned is considered pretty complicated here, but it’s actually pretty simple to make at home. I made a spiced Demerara [raw sugar] syrup for that, and then I thought, “I’m on to something here.”

New Orleans is all about house parties and entertaining, so I want people to have these syrups to use in their homes.

How can people learn to make drinks with the syrups?

M: I’m building a recipe book that will have between 30 and 40 drinks in it using all the syrups. We have a lot of irons in the fire, but the book will be a giveaway at tastings around town. This [book] is volume one, so volume two will involve people submitting their own recipes. For example, “I used the oleo-saccharum syrup in a salad dressing.” The idea is that this is just not for cocktails and sodas, but you can take the Demerara and pour it on waffles.

— SARAH BAIRD

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Messier: I’ve been working on syrups for cocktails since 2008, beginning in New York and now here in New Orleans.

I have a whole recipe book of syrups and tinctures and all sorts of fun stuff. When I was between gigs here in New Orleans, I started looking around the syrups marketplace. I read about the Louisiana Cottage (Food) Law that allows you to produce jellies and jams and syrups and so forth in your house. I said, “I have this book of recipes, and I have this ability to produce stuff under Cottage Law.” So, I started working on cultivating syrups that would be applicable to classic cocktails. We worked on the recipes for a solid two months.

I’ve been using flowers in all my cocktail builds for years, and a lot of my stuff is tea-based. I have a honeysuckle and peppercorn syrup that pairs well with whiskey or tequila and is dressed up with a lot of exotic peppercorns.

The recipe is actually from a cocktail I did back in 2009 in Brooklyn.

I also have a mint syrup and an oleo-saccharum syrup. The mint syrup is kind of like my star quarterback. I have to make sure it doesn’t stay out too late and shows up for practice.

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BEER buzz Bayou Teche Brewing announced the upcoming release of Dat Beer, which it brewed in collaboration with local sausage chain Dat Dog. The beer will be available at three Dat Dog locations (601 Frenchmen St., 504-309-3362; 3336 Magazine St., 504-324-2226; 5030 Freret St., 504-899-6883).

Bayou Teche founder Karlos Knott says the beer was created to complement the type of casual food for which Dat Dog is known.

“It’s a sessionable Frenchstyle ale crafted with pilsner, Munich and caramel malts, Saaz hops and a very clean-tasting French yeast, Knott says. “The beer drinks with a light-to-moderate toasty character with some caramelization, with a little elegant, spicy and herbal European hop aroma that pairs perfectly with the brats, hot dogs and local sausages at Dat Dog.” The collaboration came about because the Bayou Teche team often visits Dat Dog when doing business in the city, Knott says. Knott also was impressed by Dat Dog’s local beer selection, he says. The two teams got together for a joint Christmas party, he adds. “We had a bon temp and the idea was hatched to brew a beer that recognized the unique Creole culture and cuisine that New Orleans is famous for.”

Chelsea Braun, marketing manager for Dat Dog, says beer is being kegged now and may be available on draft at all three locations by the end of the month.

— NORA McGUNNIGLE Email Nora McGunnigle at nora@nolabeerblog.com

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WINE of the week 2011 Borgo Syrah C O RTO N A , I TA LY RETAIL $16-$22

Though they use different names, French syrah and Australian shiraz wines are among the most acclaimed bottlings of the deeply flavorful grape, but other regions have produced the warm weather varietal with excellent results. The grape is well used in some Spanish wines, in the Languedoc’s blends of grenache, syrah and mourvedre, and in Tuscany and Sicily.

This 100 percent syrah is from Cortona, a small D.O.C. (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) in central Italy. The winery, Tenimenti Luigi d’Alessandro, was founded by the Alessandro family, whch purchased 200 acres of the 17th-century Manzano estate 50 years ago. In 1988, the family began experimenting with syrah planted by a University of Milan professor of enological and viticultural sciences. High-quality Rhone Valley clones were selected, the soil and climate were studied and winemaking methods were evaluated. The study proved syrah to be an excellent varietal for taking advantage of the soils, drainage, sun exposure and climate. Following harvest, this wine was vinified in stainless steel and concrete vats for 12 months. In the glass, it exhibits complex aromas of red and black berries, anise and a hint of tobacco. On the palate, taste cherry, plum, black pepper and spice notes. Decant 30 minutes before serving. Drink it with salami and other cured meats, Kalamata olives, grilled vegetables, meatballs and spaghetti, veal chops, braised beef short ribs, roast fowl and game and firm cheeses. Buy it at: Swirl Wine Bar & Market and Acquistapace’s Covington Supermarket. Drink it at: Domenica, Marcello’s Wine Bar & Restaurant, Red Gravy and Nuvolari’s. — BRENDA MAITLAND Email Brenda Maitland at winediva1@bellsouth.net

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Made From the Market

2:30 p.m. Wednesday French Market, between Ursuline Avenue and Gov. Nicholls Street, (504) 522-2621

www.southernfood.org Southern Food & Beverage Museum Director Liz Williams discusses ideas for keeping a pantry stocked with produce for quick meals.

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7:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Saturday Harrah’s New Orleans Hotel & Casino, Harrah’s Theater, 8 Canal St., (504) 533-6000

www.gsle.org/donors/special-events The fundraiser for Girl Scouts Louisiana East features local chefs preparing dishes made with Girl Scout cookies. There also is an open bar, music by Groovy 7 and celebrity judges, who will choose their favorite dish.

Call (504) 355-5885 for tickets.

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Chinese New Year’s Traditions and Treats

11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday Southern Food & Beverage Museum, 1504 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 569-0405 www.southernfood.org The cooking demonstration features butter cookies children can decorate with icing and sprinkles and take home. The program also teaches children about the animal signs of Chinese astrology. Free for Louisiana residents.

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1 Kingfish

337 Chartres St., (504) 598-5005 www.kingfishneworleans.com

Cochon de lait pot pie includes crab boil potatoes, English peas and carrots en croute.

2 The Original Pierre Maspero’s

440 Chartres St., (504) 524-8990

www.originalpierremasperos.com

The restaurant’s seafood version combines Gulf shrimp, blue crab, fresh herbs, Parmesan and cream sauce over a buttermilk biscuit.

3 P’s & Q’s

5720 Magazine St., (504) 897-5131 www.piesandquiches.com

The pie shop turns classic coq au vin into a pot pie.

Trends, notes, quirks and quotes from the world of food.

4 Palace Cafe

605 Canal St., (504) 523-1661 www.palacecafe.com

Pot pie includes slow-roasted pork debris, spinach, garlic, smashed potatoes, cheddar cheese, French bread croutons and sweet onion gravy.

Dollar menu

“We’re in the business of feeding all American families, and that’s where consumers are going.”

— Tom Lopez, a vice president at Kraft Foods Group, quoted in a Reuters story about the company’s growing emphasis on selling products at discount stores such as Family Dollar. As prepared food products are becoming less appealing to grocery store shoppers who want fresher alternatives, smaller packages that seem cheaper have become popular in discount stores. The items often cost more per ounce in the smaller packages, but volume makes it profitable to court low-income customers.

5 Rue 127

127 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 483-1571 www.rue127.com

Rabbit pot pie includes turnips, carrots and parsnips and is topped with sage cornbread crust.

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Out 2 Eat is an index of Gambit contract advertisers. Unless noted, addresses are for New Orleans. Dollar signs represent the average cost of a dinner entree: $ — under $10; $$ — $11 to $20; $$$ — $21 or more. To update information in the Out 2 Eat listings, email willc@ gambitweekly.com, fax 483-3116 or call Will Coviello at 483-3106.

Deadline is 10 a.m. Monday.

AMERICAN Colonial Bowling Lanes — 6601 Jefferson Hwy. Harahan, (504) 737-2400; www.colonialbowling.net — The menu includes sandwiches, burgers, chicken wings and tenders, pizza, quesdaillas and more. Daily specials include red beans and rice on Mondays and seafood platters on Friday. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $

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Somethin’ Else Cafe — 620 Conti St., 373-6439; www.somethingelsecafe.com — The cafe offers shrimp baskets, boudin balls and alligator corn dogs. There are burgers, poboys and sandwiches filled with cochon de lait or- melted cheeses.

No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, late-night Thu.Sat. Credit cards. $$

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Treasure Island Buffet — 5050 Williams Blvd., Kenner, (504) 4438000; www.treasurechestcasino. com — The all-you-can-eat buffet includes New Orleans favorites including seafood, salad and dishes from a variety of national cuisines.

No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

BAR & GRILL Ale — 8124 Oak St.; (504) 324-6558; www.aleonoak.com — Lamb sliders are served with feta and mint chimichurri. The Mexican Coke-braised brisket sandwich comes with coleslaw and roasted garlic aioli. Reservations accepted for large parties. Late-lunch Fri., dinner daily, late-night Thu.-Sat., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $ Bayou Beer Garden — 326 N. Jefferson Davis Pwky., (504) 302-9357 — Head to Bayou Beer Garden for a 10-oz. Bayou burger or Disco fries topped with cheese and debris gravy. No reservations. Lunch and dinner, late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $ Down the Hatch — 1921 Sophie Wright Place, (504) 522-0909; www. downthehatchnola.com — The Texan burger features an Angus beef patty topped with grilled onions, smoked bacon, cheddar and a fried egg. Delivery available.

No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $ Lucy’s Retired Surfers’ Bar & Restaurant — 701 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 523-8995; www.

lucysretiredsurders.com — This surf shack serves burgers, salads, tacos, entrees and more. Fried catfish is topped with onion rings and served with mashed potatoes.

Panko-crusted avacado is topped with shrimp salsa. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily, late night Thu.-Sat., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$ Perry’s Sports Bar & Grill — 5252 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 456-9234; www.perryssportsbarandgrill.com — The sports bar offers burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches, tacos, salads, steaks and a wide array of bar noshing items.

Boiled seafood options include shrimp and crabs. Open 24-hours Thursday through Sunday. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $ The Rivershack Tavern — 3449 River Road, (504) 834-4938; www. therivershacktavern.com — This bar and music spot offers a menu of burgers, sandwiches and changing lunch specials. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $ Warehouse Grille — 869 Magazine St., (504) 322-2188; www. warehousegrille.com — The menu features upscale bar food, burgers, steaks, seafood, salads, sandwiches and noshing items including chicken wings and duck crepes.

Reservations accepted. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily, brunch Fri.-Sun. Credit cards. $

BURGERS Charcoal’s Gourmet Burger Bar — 2200 Magazine St., (504) 644-4311; www.charcoalgourmetburgerbar. com — This burger specialist’s patty options include beef, bison, shrimp and veggie. The House burger is dressed with cheddar, lettuce, onion, tomato and pickles and served with chips. No reservations. Lunch daily, dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ Cheeseburger Eddie’s — 4517 West Esplanade Ave., Metairie, (504) 455-5511; www.mredsno.com — This eatery serves specialty burgers, Mr. Ed’s fried chicken, sandwiches, po-boys, salads, tacos, wings and shakes. There also are seafood burgers featuring tuna, salmon or crabmeat. No reservations.

Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

CAFE Antoine’s Annex — 513 Royal St., (504) 525-8045; www.antoines. com — The cafe serves pastries, sandwiches, soups, salads and gelato. The Caprese panino combines fresh mozzarella, pesto, tomatoes and balsamic vinaigrette.

No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $ Breads on Oak — 8640 Oak St., Suite A, (504) 324-8271; www.breadsonoak.com — The bakery offers a range of breads, muffins, pastries

and sweets. Pain au chocolat is a buttery, flakey croissant filled with dark chocolate, and a vegan version also is available. No reservations. Breakfast Wed.-Sun., lunch Wed.-Sat. Credit cards. $ Cafe Freret — 7329 Freret St., (504) 861-7890; www.cafefreret.com — Casual dining options include burgers, sandwiches and half and whole muffuletta rounds and daily lunch specials. Reservations accepted. Lunch Fri.-Wed., dinner Mon.-Wed. and Fri.-Sat., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $ Cafe NOMA — New Orleans Museum of Art, City Park, 1 Collins C. Diboll Circle, (504) 482-1264; www. cafenoma.com — The cafe serves roasted Gulf shrimp and vegetable salad dressed with Parmesan-white balsamic vinaigrette.

Other options include portobello sliders and flatbread pizza topped with manchego, peppers and garlic. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch Tue.-Sun., dinner Fri. Credit cards. $ Lakeview Brew Coffee Cafe — 5606 Canal Blvd., (504) 483-7001 — This cafe serves gourmet coffees, pastries and desserts baked in house, sandwiches and salads. Tuna salad or chicken salad avocado melts are topped with melted Monterey Jack and shredded Parmesan cheeses. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily, dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch Sat.Sun. Credit cards. $ Liberty’s Kitchen — 300 N. Broad St., (504) 822-4011; www.libertyskitchen.org — The Cajun Cobb salad features pan-seared shrimp, smoked sausage and blue cheese dressing. Reservations accepted.

Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

CHINESE Five Happiness — 3511 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 482-3935 — The large menu offers a range of dishes from wonton soup to sizzling seafood combinations served on a hot plate to sizzling Go-Ba to lo mein dishes. Delivery available.

Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

COFFEE/DESSERT Angelo Brocato’s — 214 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 486-1465; www.angelobrocatoicecream. com — This sweet shop serves its own gelato, spumoni, Italian ice, cannolis, fig cookies and other treats. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $

CONTEMPORARY Bayona — 430 Dauphine St., (504) 525-4455; www.bayona.com — House favorites on Chef Susan Spicer’s menu include sauteed Pacific salmon with choucroute and Gewurztraminer sauce and the appetizer of grilled shrimp with black-bean cake and coriander

The Delachaise — 3442 St. Charles Ave., (504) 895-0858; www. thedelachaise.com — Mussels are steamed with Thai chili and lime leaf.

Chicken mofongo features plantains stuffed with stewed chicken. No reservations. Lunch Fri.-Sun., dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$ Fulton Alley — 600 Fulton St., (504) 208-5569; www.fultonalley.com — The kitchen at this upscale bowling alley offers Southern-influenced cuisine. The menu includes sandwiches, salads, meat pies, sliders, deviled eggs and smoked and fried chicken wings. Reservations recommended.

Lunch Fri.-Sun., dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$ Suis Generis — 3219 Burgundy St., (504) 309-7850; www.suisgeneris.com — The constantly changing menu features dishes such as house-made leek, ricotta and pumpkin seed ravioli are served with butternut squash cream sauce and grilled asparagus.

Reservations accepted for large parties. Dinner Wed.-Sun., late-night Thu.-Sat., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards accepted. $$ The Tasting Room — 1906 Magazine St., (504) 581-3880; www.ttrneworleans.com — Sample wines or dine in the lounge or courtyard. The menu features noshing items such as truffle fries and entrees including a petit filet with Gorgonzola cream sauce and asparagus. No reservations.

Dinner daily. Credit Cards. $$

CREOLE Antoine’s Restaurant — 713 St. Louis St., (504) 581-4422; www.antoines. com — The city’s oldest restaurant offers a glimpse of what 19th century French Creole dining might have been like. Signature dishes include oysters Rockefeller, crawfish Cardinal and baked Alaska. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Mon-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$ Bar Redux — 801 Poland Ave., (504) 592-7083; www.barredux.com — The mix of Creole and Caribbean fare includes jerk chicken and crawfish.

The Cuban sandwich features garlic pork loin, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, mustard and garlic mayonnaise on French bread. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner and late-night daily.

Credit cards. $$ Brennan’s — 417 Royal St., (504) 525-9711; www.brennansneworleans. com — Brennan’s features innovative takes on Creole dishes. Eggs Sardou are poached eggs over artichokes with Parmesan creamed spinach and choron sauce. Reservations recommended. Breakfast and lunch Tue.-Sat., dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$ Cafe Gentilly — 5325 Franklin Ave., (504) 281-4220; www.facebook.com/ cafegentilly —Crab cake Benedict is French bread topped with poached eggs, a hand-made crawfish sausage patty and hollandaise. The creamed spinach, crawfish and Swiss cheese omelet can be served in a po-boy. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily, dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $ The Landing Restaurant — Crowne Plaza, 2829 Williams Blvd., Kenner, (504) 467-5611; www.neworleansairporthotel.com — The Landing serves Cajun and Creole dishes with many seafood options. Louisiana crab cakes are popular. No reservations.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.

Credit cards. $$ Ma Momma’s House — 5741 Crowder Blvd., (504) 244-0021; www.mamom-

mashouse.com — Home-style Creole dishes include red beans and rice, shrimp pasta, fried chicken, cornbread and more. Chicken and waffles includes a Belgian waffle and three or six fried chicken wings. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Thu.-Mon., dinner Thu.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ MeMe’s Bar & Grille — 712 W. Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette, (504) 644-4992; www.memesbarandgrille.com — The menu includes double-cut pork chops, grilled veal T-bones, eggplant Parmesan and more. The fried seafood plate features catfish, shrimp and oysters, fries and garlic bread. Reservations accepted. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Tue.Sat. Credit cards. $$$ Palace Cafe — 605 Canal St., (504) 5231661; www.palacecafe.com — Creative Creole dishes include crabmeat cheesecake topped with Creole meuniere. Andouille-crusted fish is served with Crystal buerre blanc.

Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sunday. Credit cards. $$$ Roux on Orleans — Bourbon Orleans, 717 Orleans Ave., (504) 571-4604; www. bourbonorleans.com — This restaurant offers contemporary Creole dishes including barbecue shrimp, redfish couvillion, gumbo and catfish and shrimp dishes. Reservations accepted. Breakfast daily, dinner Tue.Sun. Credit cards. $$ Tableau — 616 St. Peter St., (504) 9343463; www.tableaufrenchquarter.com — Tableau’s updated Creole cuisine includes bacon-wrapped oysters en brochette served with roasted garlic butter and grilled Two Run Farm lamb chops served with New Orleans-style barbecue sauce. Reservations resommended. Lunch and dinner daily.

Credit cards. $$$ Willie Mae’s Scotch House — 2401 St. Ann St., (504) 822-9503 — This neighborhood restaurant is know for its wet-battered fried chicken. Green beans come with rice and gravy.

There’s bread pudding for dessert. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

DELI Kosher Cajun New York Deli & Grocery — 3519 Severn Ave., Metairie, (504) 888-2010; www.koshercajun.com — This New York-style deli specializes in sandwiches, including corned beef and pastrami that come straight from the Bronx. No reservations. Lunch Sun.-Thu., dinner Mon.-Thu. Credit cards. $ Mardi Gras Zone — 2706 Royal St., (504) 947-8787; www.mardigraszone. com — The 24-hour grocery store has a deli and wood-burning pizza oven.

The deli serves po-boys, salads and hot entrees such as stuffed peppers and beef stroganoff. No reservations.

Lunch, dinner and late-night daily.

Credit cards. $ Martin Wine Cellar — 714 Elmeer Ave., Metairie , (504) 896-7350; www.martinwine.com — The dinner menu includes pork rib chops served with housemade boudin stuffing, Tabasco pepper jelly demi-glaze and smothered greens. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily, early dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$ Qwik Chek Deli & Catering — 2018 Clearview Pkwy., Metairie, (504) 4566362 — The menu includes gumbo, po-boys, pasta, salads and hot plate lunches. Shrimp Italiano features shrimp tossed with cream sauce and pasta. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

GOURMET TO GO Breaux Mart — 315 E. Judge Perez, Chalmette, (504) 262-0750; 605

Lapalco Blvd., Gretna, 433-0333; 2904 Severn Ave., Metairie, (504) 885-5565; 9647 Jefferson Hwy., River Ridge, (504) 737-8146; www.breauxmart.com — Breaux Mart prides itself on its “Deli to Geaux” and weekday specials. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily.

Credit cards. $

INDIAN Nirvana Indian Cuisine — 4308 Magazine St., (504) 894-9797 — Serving mostly northern Indian cuisine, the restaurant’s extensive menu ranges from chicken to vegetable dishes.

Reservations accepted for five or more. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$ Taj Mahal Indian Cuisine — 923-C Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 8366859 — The traditional menu features lamb, chicken and seafood served in a variety of ways, including curries and tandoori. Vegetarian options are available. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

INTERNATIONAL Canal Street Bistro — 3903 Canal St., (504) 482-1225; www.canalstreetbistro.com — This Mid-City cafe’s menu draws from an array of global influences. Duck enchiladas feature corn tortillas, duck confit, red mole or chipotle-tomatillo sauce and black beans. Reservations recommended.

Lunch Wed.-Fri., dinner Wed.-Sat., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$

ITALIAN Andrea’s Restaurant — 3100 N. 19th St., Metairie, (504) 834-8583; www. andreasrestaurant.com — Specialties include speckled trout royale topped with lump crabmeat and lemon-cream sauce. Capelli D’Andrea combines house-made angel hair pasta and smoked salmon in light cream sauce.

Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$ Mosca’s — 4137 Hwy. 90 W., Westwego, (504) 436-8950; www.moscasrestaurant.com — Popular dishes include shrimp Mosca, chicken a la grande and baked oysters Mosca, made with breadcrumps and Italian seasonings.

Reservations accepted. Dinner Tue.Sat. Cash only. $$$ Red Gravy — 125 Camp St., (504) 561-8844; www.redgravycafe.com — The cafe serves rustic Italian fare including handmade pastas, ravioli and lasagna and seafood dishes with shrimp, clams and mussels.

Reservations accepted. Lunch and brunch Wed.-Mon., dinner Thu.-Sun. Credit cards. $$ Vincent’s Italian Cuisine — 4411 Chastant St., Metairie, (504) 885-2984; 7839 St. Charles Ave., (504) 866-9313; www.vincentsitaliancuisine.com — House-made cannelloni is stuffed with ground veal, spinach and Parmesan, baked in Alfredo sauce and topped with house-made tomato sauce. Reservations accepted. Hours vary by location. Credit cards. $$

JAPANESE Kyoto — 4920 Prytania St., (504) 8913644 — Kyoto’s sushi chefs prepare rolls, sashimi and salads. “Box” sushi is a favorite, with more than 25 rolls.

Reservations recommended for parties of six or more. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ Mikimoto — 3301 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 488-1881; www.mikimotosushi. com — Sushi choices include the South Carrollton roll made with tuna tataki, avocado and snow crab. Reservations accepted for large parties.

OUT to EAT Lunch Sun.-Fri., dinner daily. Delivery available. Credit cards. $$ Miyako Japanese Seafood & Steakhouse — 1403 St. Charles Ave., (504) 410-9997; www. japanesebistro.com — Miyako offers a full range of Japanese cuisine, with specialties from the sushi or hibachi menus, chicken, beef or seafood teriyaki, and tempura. Reservations accepted.

Lunch Sun.-Fri., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ Rock-N-Sake — 823 Fulton St., (504) 581-7253; www.rocknsake.com — Rock-n-Sake serves traditional Japanese cuisine with some creative twists. There’s a wide selection of sushi, sashimi and rolls or spicy gyoza soup, pan-fried soba noodles with chicken or seafood and teriyaki dishes. No reservations. Lunch Fri., dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

LATIN AMERICAN La Macarena Pupuseria and Latin Cafe — 8120 Hampson St., (504) 8625252; www.pupusasneworleans. com — The NOLA Special breakfast burrito is stuffed with hot sausage, organic eggs, refried black beans, hash browns and American cheese. Carne asada is marinated and grilled beef tenderloin served with saffron rice and tropical salad. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Mon. Cash only. $$

LOUISIANA CONTEMPORARY 7 On Fulton — 700 Fulton St., (504) 525-7555; www.7onfulton.com — New Orleans barbecue shrimp features a peppery butter sauce made with blonde ale. Roasted lobster tail is served with Louisiana crawfish, corn cream sauce, fingerling potatoes and asparagus.

Reservations accepted. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Dick & Jenny’s — 4501 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 894-9880; www.dickandjennys.com — The restaurant serves Creole and Italian dishes.

Sauteed Gulf fish is prepared with smoked herb rub and served with crawfish risotto and asparagus.

Reservations recommended. Dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$ Heritage Grill — 111 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Suite 150, Metairie, (504) 934-4900; www.heritagegrillmetairie.com — Duck and wild mushroom spring rolls come with mirin-soy dipping sauce. Pan-fried crab cakes with corn maque choux and sugar snap peas. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $$ Manning’s — 519 Fulton St., (504) 593-8118; www.harrahsneworleans. com — A cast iron skillet-fried filet is served with two-potato hash, fried onions and Southern Comfort pan sauce. The fish and chips feature black drum crusted in Zapp’s Crawtator crumbs served with Crystal beurre blanc. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily.

Credit cards. $$$ Marti’s — 1041 Dumaine St., (504) 522-5478; www.martisnola.com —

Ralph’s On The Park — 900 City Park Ave., (504) 488-1000; www. ralphsonthepark.com — Popular dishes include turtle soup finished with sherry, grilled lamb spare ribs and barbecue Gulf shrimp. Tuna two ways includes tuna tartare, seared pepper tuna, avocado and wasabi cream. Reservations recommended. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$ Redemption — 3835 Iberville St., (504) 309-3570; www.redemption-nola.com — Bloody mary charbroiled oysters are served with pickled okra and Asiago cheese.

Duck cassoulet includes roasted duck breast, duck confit and Terranova Italian sausage topped with foie gras. Reservations recommended. Dinner Thu.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$ Restaurant R’evolution — 777 Bienville St., (504) 553-2277; www. revolutionnola.com — The menu includes Creole dishes as well as offering caviar tastings, housemade salumi, pasta dishes and more. “Death by Gumbo” is an andouille- and oyster-stuffed quail with gumbo poured on top tableside. Reservations recommended.

Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$ Tivoli & Lee —The Hotel Modern, 2 Lee Circle, (504) 962-0909; www. tivoliandlee.com — The restaurant offers a modern take on Southern cuisine. The pied du cochon is served with braised Covey Rise Farms collard greens, bacon and pickled Anaheim peppers. Reservations accepted. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$ Tomas Bistro — 755 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 527-0942 — Tomas serves dishes such as bouillabaisse New Orleans, filled with saffron shrimp, mussels, oysters, Gulf fish, crawfish and pesto aioli croutons.

Crispy fried wild catfish is served over stone-ground grits with Cajun tasso. No reservations. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ Tommy’s Wine Bar — 752 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 525-4790 — Tommy’s Wine Bar offers cheese and charcuterie plates as well as a menu of appetizers and salads from the neighboring kitchen of Tommy’s Cuisine. No reservations.

Lite dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

MEDITERRANEAN/ MIDDLE EASTERN Attiki Bar & Grill — 230 Decatur St., (504) 587-3756 — This restaurant and hookah bar serves an array of Mediterranean dishes. Tomato Buffala features baked tomatoes and mozzarella topped with basil and olive oil. Reservations accepted.

Lunch, dinner and late-night daily.

Credit cards. $$ Mona’s Cafe — 504 Frenchmen St., (504) 949-4115; 1120 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 861-8175; 3901 Banks St., (504) 482-7743; 4126 Magazine St., (504) 894-9800; www.monascafeanddeli.com — These casual cafes serve entrees including beef or chicken shawarma, kebabs, gyro plates, lamb chops, vegetarian options and more. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Pyramids Cafe — 3151 Calhoun St., (504) 861-9602 — Diners will find Mediterranean cuisine featuring such favorites as sharwarma prepared on a rotisserie. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily.

Credit cards. $$

MEXICAN & SOUTHWESTERN Casa Borrega — 1719 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 427-0654; www. facebook.com/casaborrega — Chicken enchiladas are served with mole, rice and beans. Pozole de puerco is Mexican hominy soup featuring pork in spicy red broth with radish, cabbage and avocado and tostadas on the side. No reservations. Brunch, lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ Casa Tequila — 3229 Williams Blvd., Kenner (504) 443-5423 — The eatery is known for its bean dip and spinach and artichoke quesadillas. The El General combo plate includes a beef burrito, beef chile relleno, chicken enchilada, a chicken taco and guacamole.

Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

salads, seafood po-boys and burgers.

No reservations. Lunch and early dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ House of Blues — 225 Decatur St., 310-4999; www.hob.com/neworleans — Try the pan-seared Voodoo Shrimp with rosemary cornbread. The buffet-style gospel brunch features local and regional groups. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$ The Market Cafe — 1000 Decatur St., (504) 527-5000; www.marketcafenola. com — Dine on seafood either fried for platters or po-boys or in dishes such as crawfish pie, crawfish etouffee or shrimp Creole. Sandwich options include muffulettas, Philly steaks on po-boy bread and gyros in pita bread.

No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ Siberia — 2227 St. Claude Ave., (504) 265-8855; www.siberianola.com — The Russki Reuben features corned beef, Swiss cheese, kapusta (spicy cabbage) and Russian dressing on grilled rye bread. Potato and cheese pierogies are served with fried onions and sour cream. No reservations.

Dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

Coyote Blues — 4860 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 3013848; www.coyotebluesfreshmex. com — Shrimp and crawfish chimichanga is a fried burrito stuffed with shrimp and crawfish in cream sauce, Mexican rice and chili con queso and served with two sides.

No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

NEIGHBORHOOD

Del Fuego Taqueria — 4518 Magazine St., (504) 309-5797; www. delfuegotaqueria.com — The menu features house-made salsas, tacos and burritos with filling choices including carne asada, carnitas, chorizo and others.

Tostadas con pescada ahumada features achiote-smoked Gulf fish over corn tostadas with cabbage and cilantro-lime mayonesa. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Joey K’s — 3001 Magazine St., (504) 891-0997; www.joeyksrestaurant.com — This casual eatery serves fried seafood platters, salads, sandwiches, Creole favorites and daily specials. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.Sat. Credit cards. $$

Juan’s Flying Burrito — 515 Baronne St., (504) 529-5825; 2018 Magazine St., (504) 486-9950; 4724 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 569-0000; www.juansflyingburrito.com — Juan’s serves tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, salads and more. Roasted pork tacos are topped with spicy slaw. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily.

Credit cards. $

MUSIC AND FOOD The Columns — 3811 St. Charles Ave., (504) 899-9308; www.thecolumns.com — The menu offers such Creole favorites as gumbo and crab cakes and there are cheese plates as well. Reservations accepted. Breakfast daily, lunch Fri.-Sat., dinner Mon.-Thu., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$ Fiske’s Martini Bar and Restaurant — 301 Dauphine St., (504) 586-0972 — This French Quarter hideaway is is known for its martini menu. Louisiana crab and roasted Creole tomato fondue is finished with manchego cheese, scallions and grilled crostini. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$ Gazebo Cafe — 1018 Decatur St., (504) 525-8899; www.gazebocafenola.com — The Gazebo features a mix of Cajun and Creole dishes and ice cream daquiris.

The New Orleans sampler rounds up jambalaya, red beans and rice and gumbo. Other options include

Cafe B — 2700 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 934-4700; www.cafeb. com — Grilled redfish is served with wild mushrooms, spaghetti squash, charred Vidalia onion and aged balsamic vinegar. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$

Katie’s Restaurant — 3701 Iberville St., (504) 488-6582; www.katiesinmidcity. com — Favorites include the Cajun Cuban with roasted pork, grilled ham, cheese and pickles pressed on buttered bread. The Boudreaux pizza is topped with cochon de lait, spinach, red onions, roasted garlic, scallions and olive oil. No reservations. Lunch daily, Dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$

PIZZA Marks Twain’s Pizza Landing — 2035 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 8328032; www.marktwainspizza.com — Disembark at Mark Twain’s for salads, po-boys and pies like the Italian pizza with salami, tomato, artichoke, sausage and basil. No reservations.

Lunch Tue.-Sat., dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $ Mid City Pizza — 4400 Banks St., (504) 483-8609; www.midcitypizza.com — The pizzeria serves thin-crust pies topped with many local ingredients, such as Terranova Brothers. The Mid City Meat Monster is loaded with pepperoni, ham, bacon, meat balls and hot sausage. Delivery available. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $ Slice Pizzeria — 1513 St. Charles Ave., (504) 525-7437; 5538 Magazine St., (504) 897-4800; www.slicepizzeria. com — Slice serves pizza by the pie or slice, plus salads, pasta and more.

The Sportsman’s Paradise pie is topped with Gulf shrimp, andouille, corn, diced tomatoes and caramelized onions. Full bar available. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $ Theo’s Neighborhood Pizza — 4218 Magazine St., (504) 894-8554; 4024 Canal St., (504) 302-1133; www.

theospizza.com — Diners can build their own from the selection of more than two-dozen toppings. The menu also includes salads and sandwiches.

No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Bayou Boogaloo breakfast features a three-egg omelet with sauteed shrimp and crawfish with fried oysters and shrimp sauce on top.

No reservations. Lunch, brunch and dinner Thu.-Tue. Credit cards. $$

Wit’s Inn — 141 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 486-1600 — This Mid-City bar and restaurant features pizzas, calzones, toasted subs, salads and appetizers for snacking. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Mr. Ed’s Seafood & Italian Restaurant — 910 West Esplanade Ave., Kenner, (504) 463-3030; 1001 Live Oak St., Metairie, (504) 838-0022; www. mredsno.com — The menu includes seafood, Italian dishes, fried chicken, po-boys, salads and daily specials.

Eggplant casserole is stuffed with shrimp and crabmeat. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

SANDWICHES & PO-BOYS Killer Poboys — 811 Conti St., (504) 2526745; www.killerpoboys.com — At the back of Erin Rose, Killer Poboys offers a short menu of po-boys. The Dark and Stormy features braised pork shoulder dressed with garlic mayo and lime cabbage. No reservations.

Lunch and dinner Wed.-Sun. Cash only. $ Magazine Po-Boy Shop — 2368 Magazine St., (504) 522-3107 — Choose from a long list of po-boys filled with everything from fried seafood to corned beef to hot sausage to veal.

There are breakfast burritos in the morning and daily lunch specials. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $ Mahony’s Po-Boy Shop — 3454 Magazine St., (504) 899-3374; www.mahonyspoboys.com — The Peacemaker layers fried local oysters, bacon and cheddar cheese on Leidenheimer French bread. Angus’ pot roast beef po-boy is served dressed on Leidenheimer bread. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ Short Stop Po-Boys — 119 Transcontinental Drive, Metairie, (504) 885-4572; www.shortstoppoboysno.com — Popular po-boy options include fried shrimp or fried oysters and roast beef, featuring beef slow cooked in its own jus. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Sat., early dinner Mon.-Thu., dinner Fri.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $ Tracey’s Original Irish Channel Bar — 2604 Magazine St., (504) 8975413; www.traceysnola.com — The neighborhood bar’s menu includes roast beef and fried seafood po-boys, seafood platters, fried okra, chicken wings, gumbo, soups, salads and more. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $

SEAFOOD Blue Crab & Oyster Restaurant — 7900 Lakeshore Drive., (504) 284-2898; www.thebluecrabnola.com — The menu includes shrimp and grits, stuffed whole flounder, fried seafood and seasonal boiled seafood. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$ Bourbon House — 144 Bourbon St., (504) 522-0111; www.bourbonhouse. com — Bourbon House serves seafood dishes including New Orleans barbecue shrimp, redfish cooked with the skin on, oysters from the raw bar and more. Reservations accepted.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.

Credit cards. $$$ Charles Seafood — 8311 Jefferson Hwy., (504) 405-5263 — Trout is stuffed with crabmeat, topped with crawfish Acadiana sauce and served with vegetables, salad and bread.

The menu includes soups, salads, sandwiches, fried seafood platters, tuna steaks and a few Italian entrees.

No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ Half Shell Oyster Bar and Grill — 3101 Esplanade Ave., (504) 289-0504; www. halfshellneworleans.com — The

Red Fish Grill — 115 Bourbon St., (504) 598-1200; www.redfishgrill. com — Seafood favorites include hickory-grilled redfish, pecan-crusted catfish, alligator sausage and seafood gumbo. Fried barbecue oysters are tossed in Crystal barbecue sauce and served with blue cheese dressing.

Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

STEAKHOUSE Austin’s Seafood and Steakhouse — 5101 West Esplanade Ave., Metairie, (504) 888-5533; www.austinsno. com — Austin’s serves prime steaks, chops and seafood. Veal Austin features paneed veal with Swiss chard, bacon, mushrooms, asparagus, crabmeat and potatoes. Reservations recommended. Dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$ Dickie Brennan’s Steakhouse — 716 Iberville St., (504) 522-2467; www. dickiebrennansrestaurant.com — The house filet mignon is served atop creamed spinach with masa-fried oysters and Pontalba potatoes.

Reservations recommended. Lunch Friday, dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

TAPAS/SPANISH Mimi’s in the Marigny — 2601 Royal St., (504) 872-9868 — Mushroom manchego toast is a favorite here.

Hot and cold tapas dishes range from grilled marinated artichokes to calamari. Reservations accepted for large parties. Dinner and late-night Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $ Vega Tapas Cafe — 2051 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 836-2007; www. vegatapascafe.com — Tapas options include grilled avocado salad with crispy onions and Mahon cheese in Portuguese chestnut-vanilla vinaigrette. Reservations accepted.

Dinner Mon.-Sat, late night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

VEGETARIAN Seed — 1330 Prytania St., (504) 3022599; www.seedyourhealth.com — Seed uses local, organic ingredients in soups, salads, nachos, sandwiches and more. Raw pad thai features shredded cucumber, carrots, peppers, jicama, bean sprouts and peanuts. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

VIETNAMESE Pho Tau Bay Restaurant — 113 Westbank Expwy., Suite C, Gretna, (504) 368-9846 — The menu includes pho, vermicelli dishes, seafood soups, shrimp spring rolls and more. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner Mon.-Wed. & Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $ Rolls-N-Bowls — 605 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 309-0519; www. facebook.com/rolls-nbowlsnola — This casual eatery serves spring rolls, pho, rice and vermicelli bowls, banh mi, stir fry entrees and bubble tea. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.Sat. Credit cards. $

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Criollo — Hotel Monteleone, 214 Royal St., (504) 681-4444; www. criollonola.com — Baked stuffed Creole redfish is served with crabmeat and green tomato crust, angel hair pasta and Creole tomato jam. Reservations recommended.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.

Credit cards. $$$

This brasserie serves traditional French and contemporary Louisiana cooking. The grande plateau fruits de mer features Maine lobster, shrimp, marinated snow crab claws, oysters and scallop ceviche. Reservations accepted.

Dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$$

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Spectrum FX created visual effects for the Oscar-nominated Dawn of the Planet of the Apes.

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was up for the International Press Academy’s visual effect Satellite Award Feb. 15, and Apes is nominated for the visual effects Academy Award (to be announced on Feb. 22).

For Apes, Kutcher’s team’s more traditional stunts and effect work was fused with digital effects from New Zealand-based visual effects company Weta.

“People ask me how many monkeys we had on set,” Kutcher says. “We had none. We did have plenty of guys in black suits with tracking balls.”

Because the apes were digitally created, the studio wanted everything else in the scenes to be realistic, Kutcher says.

Some of the scenes of the movie’s human enclave were filmed in downtown New Orleans at the intersection of Tulane Avenue and S. Rampart Street.

Scenes featuring a tank battle with gunfire and explosions were filmed there, and then Weta turned human figures into apes.

“The tank transport and the gunfire is real so the environment looks real,” Kutcher says. “The apes are interacting in a real space.”

Whether Apes wins an Oscar or not, Kutcher expects that he’ll be working on another Apes film.

Kutcher moved his company to Louisiana six years ago, partially because of film tax credits and partially because he grew to love the area. He first worked in New Orleans 20 years ago on the set of Interview With a Vampire.

“I wasn’t a big fan [of New Orleans] at the time,” Kutcher says. “I don’t drink. I don’t party. It wasn’t my thing.”

But as he returned to work on more movie sets, from New Orleans to Shreveport, Louisiana grew on the Encino, California native. “[Moving here] was a huge leap of faith,” he says. “But it’s paid off. It’s a whole better way of

life. The people are kinder. It’s a different pace.”

Spectrum FX filmed an explosion Kutcher thought he’d spend on location in Treme for the 2013 the rest of his career flying to action thriller Homefront.

Los Angeles for meetings, but the C O U R T E S Y S P EC T RU M F X opposite became true. Studio executives traveling to New Orleans to inspect sites and hotels for crews often want to see his studios and set up meetings with him, he says.

Kutcher often travels to remote filming sites from Mexico to Morocco, but much can still be done locally. Spectrum created the motion base for the lifeboats used in Captain Phillips. The moving base allows crews on dry land (like a Harahan parking lot) to film a boat that appears to be rocking on ocean waves. But scenes originally meant to be filmed in Louisiana and Alabama were shot in Tangier, using motion-simulating bases fabricated at Spectrum and shipped abroad.

While Spectrum has six full-time employees, including one of Kutcher’s sons, it assembles and manages crews of anywhere from 10 to 80 for film and TV projects (the crews are technically employed by the film studio). Kutcher says that the amount of filming being done in the area has attracted or developed deep talent pools so he can build crews locally, without bringing in people from the West Coast.

Kutcher isn’t going to Los Angeles for the Oscars.

Instead, Spectrum is preparing for work on the next season of American Horror Story, its spinoff Scream Queens and upcoming film projects.

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att Kutcher is standing in the parking lot of the Harahan complex of G Street Films, where his special effects company Spectrum FX is located. His office occupies onethird of a trailer covered in posters for the movies for which he’s created visual effects. We’re about to enter one of his warehouses, when its massive sliding door starts to close.

“I think we’re going to blow up a car window right now,” he says.

We go up a ramp and see a crew getting ready to film a new gray Mercedes sedan with its front seat piled with explosive charges. It’s not for a movie scene; it’s just a test to show the director.

“They want to blow out the windshield so it’ll look like a guy with a shotgun is shooting it out,” Kutcher says. “The director wants a specific hole so the camera can go into the car. … Nothing is random anymore. [Directors] want very specific stuff. We have to comply.”

The detonation is loud, and it blows more than a dozen doubloon-sized holes in the center of the windshield. But they’ll need to make a stronger blast to get a single large hole for the camera to shoot through.

The complex is full of specialized equipment.

There’s a fleet of police vehicles used in NCIS: New Orleans. One room looks like a gymnastics center, with padding, scaffolds and rigging to create the illusion of flight or people blown back by explosions (Spectrum did Blades of Glory, in which the studio did not allow Will Ferrell and Jon Heder actually to ice skate.).

A storage area is stacked with heavy equipment from explosions in battle scenes of Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter. It also holds pods mounted on top of the cars Woody Harrelson and Matthew McConaughey used in True Detective. The actors didn’t really drive in the show. A stunt man controlled the car from the rooftop pod while the actors focused on the scene.

After more than 25 years in the special effects business, Kutcher rarely sees a day without an explosion, car crash or technical illusion crafted by his company. But he’s in the middle of another exciting spree of events. On Feb. 4, his team won the Visual Effects Society award for “Outstanding Visual Effects in a Visual Effects-Driven Photoreal/Live Action Feature” for Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, much of which was shot in the New Orleans area. The team

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Ragweeds, 3; Raddy Tattat & the Cats, 6:30; John Lisi Blues Band, 10 Banks Street Bar — Major Bacon, 10 Blue Nile — Mikey “B3” Burkart, 8; New Breed Brass Band, 11 BMC — Bobby Love & Friends, 5; Ed Wills Blues 4 Sale, 8; ADO, 11

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TUESDAY 17 21st Amendment — Linnzi Zaorski, 7 Bacchanal — Mark Weliky Trio, 7:30 Bamboula’s — NOLA Swinging Gypsies, 2; Smoky Greenwell Band, 6:30; Sweet Deluxe, 10 Banks Street Bar — The Steve Miganano Band, 9 Blue Nile — Jefferson Street Parade Band, 2; The Fessters, 5; Gravy, 5:30; Mike Dillon Band, 9

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Brass Bands, 3; One Love Brass Band, 4; Yojimbo, 6; Reaux Chambeaux, 8 House of Blues — Jon Roniger & the Company, 1; Palmyra, The Humble Kind, 5 Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse, Royal Sonesta Hotel — June Victory & the Bayou Renegades, 8 Kerry Irish Pub — StringPany feat. Chip Wilson & Dex Daley, 7:30 The Maison — Street Legends Brass Band, 1; Tri Fi, 2; Soul Project, 5; Naughty Professor, 8; Ashton Hines & the Big Easy Brawlers, 10; DJ Matt Scott, 10; Mojoflo, midnight

BMC — Rayziano, noon; Troy Turner, 3; New Creations Brass Band, 6; Eudora Evans & Deep Soul, 9; The Abney Effect, midnight

Maple Leaf Bar — Rebirth Brass Band, 10:30

Bombay Club — Jenna McSwain, 6:30

Old Point Bar — Isla Nola, 8

Buffa’s Lounge — Doctor Jimbo Walsh and Company, 5; Sonic Migration: Dave Easley & Cassie Krebs, 8; Stuart McNair, 11 Bullet’s Sports Bar — Kermit Ruffins & the Barbecue Swingers, 7:30 Cafe Negril — Mumbles, 10 a.m; Sistah Otis, 2; Dana Abbott, 6; John Lisi & Delta Funk, 10 Casa Borrega — Hector Gallardo’s Cuban Jazz Trio, 7 Checkpoint Charlie — Lunch Reunion, 2:30; Suplecs, 5 Circle Bar — Laura Dyer Jazz Trio, 6 d.b.a. — The New Orleans Klezmer All-Stars, 3; Treme Brass Band, 9 DMac’s — Simple Sound Retreat, 8 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — Tom Hook & Wendell Brunious, 9 Dragon’s Den (downstairs) — All-day concert feat. Unicorn Fukr, 8 a.m.

Hi-Ho Lounge — Musical Expression, 1; Street Legends

Neutral Ground Coffeehouse — Tom Henehan, 9; Mike Liuzza, 10 Preservation Hall — The Preservation Hall-Stars feat.

Shannon Powell, 8, 9 & 10 Prime Example Jazz Club — Sidemen+1, 8 Richard Fiske’s Martini Bar + Restaurant — Lucas Davenport, 7 Saturn Bar — Lonely Lonely Knights, Guitar Lightnin’ Lee & his Thunder Band, 5 Siberia — Mojo Spleens, Mystic Inane, Short Leash, Barf Brooks, Medically Seperated, 5; MARS, Ossacrux, Solid Giant, 8 Spotted Cat — Shotgun Jazz Band, 10 a.m; Harbinger, 2; Ecirb Muller’s Twisted Dixie, 6; Smokin’ Time Jazz Club, 10

Bombay Club — Jenna McSwain, 6:30 Cafe Istanbul — Tanya & Dorsie, 7 Cafe Negril — Arsene DeLay, 6; Another Day in Paradise, 9 Carousel Bar & Lounge — Tom Hook & Wendell Brunious, 8:30 Casa Borrega — Sasha Masakowski & Jenna McSwain, 6:30 Checkpoint Charlie — T-Bone Stone & the Happy Monsters, 7 Chickie Wah Wah — Sam Doores & Casey McCallister, 6; Meschiya Lake & Tom McDermott, 8 Circle Bar — Mike True, 6 The Civic Theatre — Taking Back Sunday, Letlive, The Menzingers, 7 Davenport Lounge — Jeremy Davenport, 5:30 d.b.a. — Tin Men, 7; Walter “Wolfman” Washington & the Roadmasters, 10 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — Natasha, 9 Fountain Lounge at the Roosevelt Hotel — Antoine Diel Duo, 5 Gasa Gasa — Caddywhompus, Vacation, Todd Killings, Swampass, 9 Hi-Ho Lounge — Beat Root, 9 House of Blues — Echosmith, The Colourist, 6; Jet Lounge, 11 Howlin’ Wolf Den — Hazy Ray Trio, 8:30 Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse, Royal Sonesta Hotel — Lady Sings the Blues feat. Dana Abbott, 5; Derek Douget, Colin Myers & the NOJO Jam, 8 The Jefferson Orleans North — Jay Zainey Orchestra, 6:30 Kerry Irish Pub — Patrick Cooper, 8 Little Gem Saloon — Kyle Cripps, 5; Leisa K, 8 The Maison — Jazz Vipers, 6; The Business, 9:30

Three Muses — Loose Marbles, noon

Neutral Ground Coffeehouse — I & I, 9; Aaron & Zac Maras, 10

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Old Point Bar — Green River Band, 8

21st Amendment — Marla Dixon, 7 Apple Barrel — Barbarella Blue, 5:30 Bacchanal — Jesse Morrow Trio, 7:30 Bamboula’s — NOLA

Old U.S. Mint — Tom Worrell, 2 Preservation Hall — Preservation Hall All Stars feat. Rickie Monie, 8, 9 & 10 Prime Example Jazz Club — Jesse McBride & Next Generation, 8

MUSIC LISTINGS Fighting evolution is a losing proposition, never more so than if your chosen band name is The Dodos. Yet that’s exactly what Meric Long and Logan Kroeber have done with their sixth LP Individ (Polyvinyl). They turned back the clock and reverted to an earlier state of mind and being.

An energy chart of the San Francisco duo’s discography would look The Dodos FEB like the most volatile of stock reports, with 8 p.m. Friday 2008 breakthrough Visiter a clear highpoint, follow-up Time to Die an arguable low, Gasa Gasa, and the two albums since spiking various 4920 Freret St. points in between. No Color had the benefit (504) 304-7110 of gale-force backup vocals by Neko Case (who could get a rise out of just about www.gasagasa.com anything), while 2013’s Carrier lugged the emotional baggage of contributor Christopher Reimer’s sudden death. Aided and impinged upon by nothing at all, Individ stands alone, defiantly in thrall with the sheer musicality of a guitar-and-drums setup that makes even the most complex arrangements seem simple, even primal. The studio sheen that smoothed out recent records has been roughed up just enough, so Long’s guitar scrapes are back to giving off splinters and Kroeber’s violent percussion once again sounds like it’s fighting to get out of your speakers. There are no obvious standouts or pillars, no “Substance” or “Confidence” as on Carrier (to say nothing of Visiter’s defining charge “Fools”), but the album as a whole feels stronger for it, subtly and steadily shifting tempos and time signatures like skillful sleights of hand. It’s a two-trick pony that finally remembered it needs nothing more. Springtime Carnivore opens.

Tickets $13. — NOAH BONAPARTE PAIS

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Richard Fiske’s Martini Bar + Restaurant — Tony Seville, 7 Rusty Nail — Jenn Howard, 9 Siberia — Michael James & His Lonesome, Kiyoko McCrae, Kia Ochun, FJK, 8

Banks Street Bar — Thomas & Theresa, 9 Blue Nile — Micah McKee & Little Maker, 7; Reggae Night with DJ T-Roy, 11 BMC — Laura Dyer, 5; Waterseed, 8; John Lisi & Delta Funk, 11

the Kentucky Sisters, 6; Obscured by Echoes, The Green Demons, 10 City Park Botanical Garden — Thursdays at Twilight: Tom Hook, 6 Columns Hotel — Naydja Cojoe, 8

Bombay Club — Davy Mooney Duo, 6:30

Davenport Lounge — Jeremy Davenport, 5:30

Sisters in Christ — Vacation, Todd Killings, Caddywhompus, Swamp Ass, 7 Snug Harbor — Uptown Jazz Orchestra feat. Delfeayo Marsalis, 8 & 10

Bourbon O Bar — Eudora Evans, 8

d.b.a. — John Sinclair & the Carla Ditta Trio, 10

Buffa’s Lounge — Tom McDermott, Aurora Nealand, 8

DMac’s — Smashing Blonde, 9

Spotted Cat — Sarah McCoy, 4; Shotgun Jazz Band, 6; Antoine Diel & the New Orleans Misfit Power, 10

Cafe Istanbul — Michaela Harrison, 7; Bob Marley tribute feat. DJ Rock-A-Dread, Ben Hunter, Ambush, Claude Bryant & the Allstars, 10

Three Muses — John Saavedra, 5; Schatzy, 7

THURSDAY 19 21st Amendment — Steve Pistorius Quartet, 8 AllWays Lounge — Mr. Sister, Painted Hands, 5th Men, 10

Bullet’s Sports Bar — Neisha Ruffins, 7:30

Cafe Negril — Usurpers, 6; Soul Project, 10 Carousel Bar & Lounge — Carl LeBlanc Jazz Quartet, 5; Chance Bushman & Smoking Time Five, 8:30

Bacchanal — The Courtyard Kings, 7:30

Checkpoint Charlie — Strangled Darlings, 7; Diablo’s Horns, 11

Bamboula’s — Russell Welch, 3; Messy Cookers Jazz Band, 6:30; Johnny Mastro Band, 10

Circle Bar — Rockin’ Robin &

Chickie Wah Wah — Phil DeGruy, 6; Clint Maedgen, 9

Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — The Jenna McSwain Trio, 9 Dragon’s Den (downstairs) — Bayou Saints, 7; Band of Epic Proportions, 10 Dragon’s Den (upstairs) — Soundclash Beat Battle, 9 Fair Grinds Coffeehouse — Ryan Floyd, 7 Fountain Lounge at the Roosevelt Hotel — Tom Hook & Wendell Brunious, 5:30 Freret Street Publiq House — Brass-A-Holics, 9:30 Gasa Gasa — Groove Therapy, 9 Happy’s Irish Pub — Adam Pearce & Nick Angelica, 7 Hi-Ho Lounge — Jonathan Brown & Friends, 9 PAGE 35

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Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse, Royal Sonesta Hotel — Jason Butler, 5; The James Rivers Movement, 8

Bamboula’s — Chance Bushman’s Rhythm Stompers, 2; Caesar Brothers, 5:30; Mem Shannon Band, 10

Kerry Irish Pub — Vincent Marini, 9

Banks Street Bar — Valerie Sassyfras, 7; Clockwork Elvis, 10

Le Bon Temps Roule — Soul Rebels Brass Band, 11 Little Gem Saloon — Monty Banks, 5; Viper Mad Trio, 8 The Maison — Jon Roniger, 5; Kristina Morales, 7; Zena Moses & Rue Fiya, 10 Maple Leaf Bar — The Trio feat. Johnny Vidacovich, 10:30 Neutral Ground Coffeehouse — Nattie, 8; Teddy Pickett, 9; The Hipstones, 10

Blue Nile — John Michael Bradford, 7; Water Seed, 10; Brass-A-Holics, 11

Bombay Club — Tom McDermott, 6:30; Matt Johnson, 9 Bourbon O Bar — Eudora Evans, 8

Le Bon Temps Roule — Tom Worrell, 7

Bullet’s Sports Bar — Guitar Slim Jr., 7:30

Old U.S. Mint — Matt Hampsey, Andrew Wolf, Joe Stolarick, 2

Cafe Negril — Dana Abbott, 6; Higher Heights, 10

Ralph’s on the Park — Joe Krown, 5

Rivershack Tavern — John Fohl, 8 Siberia — Salt Wives, 6; Christworm, Third World Abortion, Goatlab, 9 Snug Harbor — Yeah You Write Brothers, 8 & 10 Spice Bar & Grill — Stooges Brass Band, 9 Spotted Cat — Sarah McCoy & the Oopsie Daisies, 4; Miss Sophie Lee, 6; Jumbo Shrimp, 10 Three Muses — Tom McDermott, 5; Ben Polcer, 7:30 Vaughan’s — Corey Henry’s Treme Funktet, 9 Yuki Izakaya — Norbert Slama, 8; Black Pearl, 11

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Carousel Bar & Lounge — Robin Barnes Jazz Quartet, 5 Casa Borrega — Los Caballeros del Son, 7:30 Checkpoint Charlie — Still Wertz & the Whores of Perception, 7; Isla Nola, 11 Chickie Wah Wah — Michael Pearce, 6; Helen Gillet, Jimmy Robinson & Mike Skinkus, 9 Circle Bar — Natalie Mae, 6; Hank & the Cupcakes, Noise Complaints, Gallyknappers, 10 Columns Hotel — Ted Long, 6 Davenport Lounge — Jeremy Davenport, 9 d.b.a. — Hot Club of New Orleans, 6; Cedric Watson & Bijou Creole, 10 Dish on Hayne — Sharon Martin, 6:30 DMac’s — Vincent Marini, 7; Zak Scaffer, 9 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — The Eric Traub Trio, 10 Dragon’s Den (downstairs) — Up Up We Go, 7; DJ Prick, 10 Fair Grinds Coffeehouse — Sam Cordts, 3; Lips and Trips, 7 Fountain Lounge at the Roosevelt Hotel — Tom Hook & Wendell Brunious, 5; Antoine Diel Trio, 8:30

21st Amendment — Jack Pritchett, 9:30

Gasa Gasa — The Dodos, Springtime Carnivore, 8

AllWays Lounge — Reecy Pontiff, 10

Golden Lantern — Nighthawk, 7

Andrea’s Restaurant, Capri Blu Piano Bar — Phil Melancon, 8

Hangar 13 — Pulse Friday: Rroid Drazr, Kidd Love, 1:30 a.m.

Apple Barrel — Barbarella Blue, 5:30

Hotel Monteleone — Lena Prima, 10

Little Gem Saloon — Gary Negbaur, 5; The Roamin’ Jasmine, 8 The Maison — Leah Rucker, 4; Shotgun Jazz Band, 7; Chegadao, 10; Musical Expression, midnight Maple Leaf Bar — Boukou Groove, 10:30 Neutral Ground Coffeehouse — The Jasper Brothers, 7; Mike True, 9; Blues in da Pocket, 10 Oak — Tom Leggett, 9 Old Point Bar — Rick Trolsen, 5; Deltaphonic, 9:30 Old U.S. Mint — Shawn Meyers, 2 One Eyed Jacks — Star Slinger, 9 Palm Court Jazz Cafe — Kevin Louis & Palm Court Jazz Band, 8 Pearl Wine Co. — Sarah Gromko Trio, 8 Preservation Hall — Southern Syncopators, Steve Pistorius, 6; PresHall Brass feat. Daniel Farrow, 8, 9 & 10 Red Bastille Lounge — Harvey Jesus & Fire, 10 Richard Fiske’s Martini Bar + Restaurant — Monty Banks, 6; Right Reverend Soul Revue, 9 Rivershack Tavern — Midnight Horizon, 10 Rock ’n’ Bowl — The BoogieMen, 9 Siberia — Diarrhea Planet, Lee Bains III & the Glory Fires, Yuppie Teeth, Neat, 10 Snug Harbor — Ellis Marsalis Quintet, 8 & 10 Spotted Cat — Andy Forest, 4; Washboard Chaz Blues Trio, 6; Cottonmouth Kings, 10 St. Roch Tavern — James Jordan & the Beautiful Band, 9:30 Three Muses — Royal Roses, 6; Gal Holiday Quartet, 9

Tulane Ave. Bar — Vanessa Carr, 8

Golden Lantern — Esplanade Ave. Band, 7:30

Ugly Dog Saloon — Abita Stumps, 7

Hangar 13 — Flyy-By Nite, 1 a.m.

Union Station Pub & Grill — The Little Things, 6

Hi-Ho Lounge — Hustle with DJ Soul Sister, 11

The Willow — New Cupid, T3, midnight

House of Blues — Billsberry Flowboy album release, 8; Shotgun Double, 9

SATURDAY 21 21st Amendment — Chance Bushman, 9:30 Andrea’s Restaurant, Capri Blu Piano Bar — Phil Melancon, 8 Augustine’s — Hazlehurst, 10 Bamboula’s — Abby Diamond, 2; Carl Le Blanc, 5:30; Ed Wills Blues 4 Sale, 10 Banks Street Bar — A Hanging, Peckernut, Eat the Witch, 10 Blue Nile — Washboard Chaz Blues Trio, 7 BMC — Lunetajazz, 3; Johnny Mastro & Mama’s Boys, 6; Dysfunktional Bone, 9; Soul Company, midnight; Mario Abney, 3 a.m.

Bombay Club — Tom Hook, 6:30; Kitt Lough, 9 Bourbon O Bar — Johnny Angel & the Swingin’ Demons, 8 Bourbon Orleans Hotel — Geo Bass, 9 Buffa’s Lounge — Jerry Jumonville & the Jump City Band, 5; Sherman Bernard & the Ole Man River Band, 8; Dirty Rotten Snake in the Grass, 11 Cafe Negril — Jamie Lynn Vessels, 4; Jamey St. Pierre & the Honeycreepers, 7; Soul Project, 10 Checkpoint Charlie — Good Children, 4; Kenny Triche, 7; One Tail Three, 11 Chickie Wah Wah — Susan Cowsill’s Covered in Vinyl, 9 Circle Bar — Jeff Pagano, 6; Guitar Lightnin’, 10 Davenport Lounge — Jeremy Davenport, 9 d.b.a. — Colin Lake, 11 DMac’s — Spogga Hash, 7; Burnhouse Band, 9 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — Vivaz!, 10 Dragon’s Den (downstairs) — Loose Marbles, 7 Fair Grinds Coffeehouse — Sherman Ewing, 7:30 Fountain Lounge at the Roosevelt Hotel — Amanda Ducorbier Trio, 9 Fritzel’s — The Roamin’ Jasmine, 7

Howlin’ Wolf Den — The Dana Abbott Band, Beat Root, 10 Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse, Royal Sonesta Hotel — Barry Stephenson, 8 Jazz National Historical Park — Peter Nu, noon Kerry Irish Pub — Speed the Mule, 5; Hurricane Refugees, 9 Little Gem Saloon — Dr. Michael White, 7 Louisiana Music Factory — Speakerbox, 2; 79ers Gang, 3; 79ers Gang, 3; Russell Welch Hot Quartet, 4 The Maison — Melanie Gardner, 4; Smoking Time Jazz Club, 7; Debauche, 10:30; Ashton Hines & the Big Easy Brawlers, midnight Maple Leaf Bar — Brint Anderson, Slide Hellions, 10:30 Neutral Ground Coffeehouse — Clint Kaufmann, 7; Clyde & Iggy, 8; Mr. Steve, 9; Lo Faber, 10 Oak — Scott Albert Johnson, 9 Old Arabi Bar — Gal Holiday & the Honky Tonk Revue, 9 Old Point Bar — Jamie Lynn Vessels, 9:30 Palm Court Jazz Cafe — Brian O’Connell & Palm Court Jazz Band, 8 Pearl Wine Co. — The Jasper Brothers, 8 Preservation Hall — Joint Chiefs of Jazz feat. Frank Oxley, 6; Preservation Hall All Stars feat. Rickie Monie, 8, 9 & 10 Republic New Orleans — Red Bull Thre3style presents DJ LA D Da, Kidd Love, DJ Mike Swift, Buck Rodgers, DJ Diggy Dutch, O.G. Bobby Trill, 11 Richard Fiske’s Martini Bar + Restaurant — Lucas Davenport, 6; Marc Stone Band, 9 Rivershack Tavern — Minus Linus, 10 Rock ’n’ Bowl — Mike Zito, Samantha Fish, 10 Siberia — Meschiya Lake & Sneaky Pete, 6 PAGE 36

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Richard Fiske’s Martini Bar + Restaurant — Mississippi Hyperfly, 7

Hyatt Regency New Orleans — Kayla Jasmine, 7

Kerry Irish Pub — Chip Wilson, 5; Foot & Friends, 9

Old Point Bar — Lunch Truck Specials, 8

Prime Example Jazz Club — Blake Amos & the Big Picture, 8 & 10

Howlin’ Wolf Den — Marbin, Trapper Keeper, 10

Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse, Royal Sonesta Hotel — Leon “Kid Chocolate” Brown, 8

Buffa’s Lounge — Davis Rogan, 5; Daniel Schroeder Trio, 8

Preservation Hall — Preservation Hall All Stars feat.

Louis Ford, 8, 9 & 10

House of Blues Voodoo Garden — Jake Landry, 5

BMC — Lefty Keith & True Blues, 3; Brent Johnson, 6; Crowned Jewelz, 9; Soul Project, midnight

Ogden Museum of Southern Art — Leyla McCalla, 6

Palm Court Jazz Cafe — Tim Laughlin & Crescent City Joymakers, 8

House of Blues — Bonerama: Get the Led Out (Led Zeppelin tribute), 8; Michael Liuzza, 9

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Smitty’s After Hours — Skrap Metal, 10 Snug Harbor — Wee Trio album release, 8 & 10 Southport Hall — New Black 7, 9

Richard Fiske’s Martini Bar + Restaurant — Tony Seville, 7

Three Muses — Hot Club of New Orleans, 6; Shotgun Jazz Band, 9

Siberia — Anvil, Lord Dying, Sunlord, Cretus, 10

Yuki Izakaya — Norbert Slama, 8

SUNDAY 22

Rock ’n’ Bowl — Cajun fais dodo feat. Bruce Daigrepont, 5

Snug Harbor — Bill Frisell & Kenny Wollesen Duo, 8 & 10 Spotted Cat — New Orleans Swinging Gypsies, 2; Kristina Morales & the Bayou Shufflers, 6; Pat Casey & the New Sound, 10

21st Amendment — Tom McDermott, 4

Three Muses — Raphael Bas, 5; Davy Mooney Quartet, 8

Bacchanal — The Roamin’ Jasmine, 7:30

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Bamboula’s — Geanne Marie Harris, 3; Big Al & the Heavyweights, 7 Banks Street Bar — Ron Hotstream & the Midcity Drifters, 8 BMC — Revival!, 3; Iris P., 6; Higher Heights Reggae Band, 9 Buffa’s Lounge — Messy Cookers Jazz Band, 7 Cafe Negril — Dana Abbott, 4; Blake Amos & the Big Picture, 6; The Business, 9:30

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Preservation Hall — Preservation Hall All Stars feat. Wendell Brunious, 8, 9 & 10

Spotted Cat — Russell Welch’s Mississippi Gypsy Jazz, 2; Panorama Jazz Band, 6; Meschiya Lake & the Little Big Horns, 10

Windsor Court Hotel (Cocktail Bar) — Anais St. John, 6

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Chickie Wah Wah — Sweet Olive Duo, 6; Gal Holiday & the Honky Tonk Revue, 8 Circle Bar — Micah McKee & Little Maker, Blind Texas Marlin, 6; Life Partner, Giving Up, 10 d.b.a. — The Palmetto Bug Stompers, 6; Lonely Lonely Knights, James & the Ultrasounds, 10 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — Michael Liuzza & Co., 9 Dragon’s Den (downstairs) — Russell Welch, 7; Church with Unicorn Fukr, 10 Hi-Ho Lounge — Writers Block, 10 House of Blues — 311, 7:30 Howlin’ Wolf Den — Hot 8 Brass Band, 10 The Jefferson Orleans North — The Pat Barberot Orchestra, 6:30 Kerry Irish Pub — Irish Session, 5; Patrick Cooper, 8 The Maison — Daniel Schroeder Trio, 4; Brad Walker, 7; Soul Project, 10 Maple Leaf Bar — Joe Krown Trio feat. Walter “Wolfman” Washington, Russell Batiste, 10 Old Point Bar — Amanda Walker, 3:30

Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse, Royal Sonesta Hotel — Gerald French & the Original Tuxedo Jazz Band, 8 Kerry Irish Pub — Tim Robertson, 8:30 The Maison — Chicken and Waffles, 5; Aurora Nealand & the Royal Roses, 7; Smoking Time Jazz Club, 10 Maple Leaf Bar — Jon Cleary & the Absolute Monster Gentlemen, 9 Marigny Brasserie — Harmonouche, 7 Neutral Ground Coffeehouse — Sam Cordts, 8; Dave Maleckar, 9; Genial Orleanians, 10 Old Point Bar — The Romy Kaye Jazz Trio, 7 Preservation Hall — Preservation Hall Jazz Masters feat.

Leroy Jones, 8, 9 & 10

AllWays Lounge — Marygoround & Friends, 6

Richard Fiske’s Martini Bar + Restaurant — Monty Banks, 7

Apple Barrel — Sam Cammarata, 8

Snug Harbor — Charmaine Neville Band, 8 & 10

Bacchanal — Helen Gillet, 7:30

Spotted Cat — Dominick Grillo & the Frenchmen Street AllStars, 6; Jazz Vipers, 10

Bamboula’s — NOLA Ragweeds, 4; NOLA Swinging Gypsies, 7:30 Banks Street Bar — South Jones, 9 BJ’s Lounge — King James & the Special Men, 10 Blue Nile — Higher Heights Reggae Band, 9 BMC — Mark Appleford, 5; Lil Red & Big Bad, 7; Smoky’s Blues Jam, 10 Bombay Club — Jenna McSwain, 6:30 Buffa’s Lounge — Antoine Diel, 8 Cafe Negril — Noggin, 6; Gene Harding’s N.O. Super Jam, 9 Chickie Wah Wah — The Little Things, 5:30; Alexis & the Samurai, 8; 5 O’Clock Charlie feat.

Charlie Dennard, Brian Seager & Doug Belote, 10:30 Circle Bar — Get Lo on Dark Mondays, 6; Shea Pierre Jazz Trio, 10 Columns Hotel — David Doucet, 8 d.b.a. — Luke Winslow King, 7; Glen David Andrews, 10 DMac’s — Danny Alexander, 8 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — John Fohl, 9 Hi-Ho Lounge — Bluegrass Pickin’ Party, 8; Hill Country Hounds, 10 House of Blues — 311, 7:30 Irish House — Traditional Irish music session, 7

Three Muses — Bart Ramsey, 5; Washboard Rodeo, 7 Yuki Izakaya — Miki Fujii & Friends, 8

CLASSICAL/ CONCERTS Bradley Ellingboe’s Requiem.

St. Louis Cathedral, Jackson Square, 615 Pere Antoine Alley, (504) 525-9585; www.stlouiscathedral.org — Ellingboe directs the Cathedral Festival Chorus, musicians and soloists in an orchestra performance. By donation. 7 p.m. Monday.

Musical Meditation. Marigny Opera House, 725 St. Ferdinand St., (504) 948-9998; www.marignyoperahouse.org — Violinist and violist Amelia Clingman performs selections from Bach’s Sonatas and Partitias for Solo Violin and Six Suites for Violoncello. By donation. 5 p.m. Sunday.

Rachmaninov Symphonic Dances. — Teddy Abrams conducts the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra and pianist Alessio Bax in works by Debussy, Ravel and Rachmaniov. Tickets $20 and up. 7:30 p.m. Friday at Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts, 1419 Basin St., (504) 525-1052; www. mahaliajacksontheater.com and 7:30 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church, 16333 Hwy. 1085, Covington, (985) 892-2149; www.fbccov.org.

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FILM FESTIVALS Tulane University Film & Arts Festival. Tulane University, 6823 St Charles Ave., (504) 865-5000; www. tulanefilmfestival.com — The inaugural festival features screenings, discussions, live music and art installations.

Visit the website or email tulanefilmfest@gmail.com for information. Friday-Saturday.

OPENING THIS WEEKEND The DUFF (PG-13) — When Bianca (Mae Whitman) learns that her supposed friends call her the “Designated Ugly Fat Friend,” she sets out to revamp the high school social order.

Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Kenner, Slidell

Girlhood (NR) — In the tough Paris suburbs, 16-year-old Marieme (Karidja Toure) explores identities and joins a girl gang in Celine Sciamma’s coming-of-age drama. Zeitgeist Hot Tub Time Machine 2 (R) — Buddies Nick (Craig Robinson) and Jacob (Clark Duke) use their time-traveling hot tub in an attempt to find the murderer of their friend Lou (Rob Corddry). Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Chalmette, Kenner, Slidell McFarland, USA (PG) — A new coach (Kevin Costner) at a predominantly Latino high school leads the exceptional cross-country team to the championship in a film based on a true story. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Kenner, Slidell Song of the Sea (PG) — A mysteriously silent young girl turns out to be a mystical creature known as a selkie who has a magical mission in this Irish animated film. Indywood

NOW SHOWING American Sniper (R) — Clint Eastwood’s war drama is based on the autobiography of notorious Navy SEAL and Iraq war veteran Chris Kyle (Bradley Cooper), known for his high kill count. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Kenner, Slidell, Regal, Canal Place Black or White (PG-13) — A widower (Kevin Costner) raises his biracial granddaughter and argues with her paternal grandmother (Octavia Spencer) over whether the girl should live in an African-American household. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Kenner, Slidell, Regal The Boy Next Door (R) — An affair between newly divorced teacher Claire (Jennifer Lopez) and her teen neighbor Noah (Ryan Guzman) takes a dark, obsessive turn in this psychological thriller. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Kenner Fifty Shades of Grey (R) — A literature student (Dakota Johnson) and a controlling businessman (Jamie Dornan) ignite a daring affair in the film based on E.L. James’ erotic romance novel. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Chalmette, Kenner, Slidell, Prytania, Regal, Canal Place Great White Shark 3D (NR) — The documentary explores shark encounters. Entergy IMAX The Imitation Game (PG-13) — British computer scientist and cryptographer Alan Turing (Benedict Cumberbach) cracks the Nazis’ Enigma Code, but is later prosecuted for homosexuality.

Elmwood, Regal, Canal Place Island of Lemurs: Madagascar 3D (G) — Morgan Freeman narrates a film about lemurs in Madagascar. Entergy IMAX

There’s no mistaking the work of Belgian filmmakers Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne. After founding a company in 1977 that has produced dozens of groundbreaking documentaries, the Dardenne brothers launched a second career making narrative films that illuminate the everyday lives of working-class people in their native Wallonia, a French-speaking area in southern Belgium. The Dardennes have twice won the Palme d’Or — the top prize at the Cannes Film Festival — for their narrative films, which mostly feature little-known actors and are crafted in a spare and naturalistic style that harks back to the brothers’ documentary roots.

The addition of Oscar-winning French actress and international star Marion Cotillard to the OPENS Two Days, One Night Dardennes’ world with Two Days, One Night marks the FEB film as a milestone in the brothers’ career. Cotillard’s Showtimes TBA presence assures relatively wide distribution for the Chalmette Movies, 8700 W. Judge film. But her uniquely unaffected performance also Perez Drive, Chalmette, (504) 304-9992 proves a perfect match for the Dardennes’ enduring focus on disenfranchised people faced with increaswww.chalmettemovies.com ingly difficult circumstances.

Cotillard’s Susan is a factory worker returning from a leave of absence for debilitating depression. While she was away, Susan’s boss Monsieur Dumont (Batiste Sornin) learned he could manage without her and decided to put her fate in the hands of her 16 co-workers. They were required to vote on whether to keep her on at the factory, which each worker would have paid for by giving up an annual €1,000 bonus. (Similar stories from real life in Europe and the U.S. reportedly surfaced after the film’s debut.) Susan is informed she has lost that vote in a landslide, but Dumont agrees to another vote. The film’s title refers to the single weekend she has to convince her co-workers to vote in her favor on Monday morning and relinquish their bonuses.

It’s disconcerting to be faced with the prospect of watching Susan subject herself to a series of awkward and difficult conversations. But the Dardennes turn this simple storyline into a wellspring of ideas and emotion by removing all sense of judgment from Susan’s encounters with her friends and colleagues. Instead of presenting an epic struggle between right and wrong, the film explores what real people might do when faced with a complex moral dilemma. All the characters have their own stories and reasons for the choices they make. Susan is the first to admit there are no easy answers, just an abundance of difficult questions.

Working at a pace of three films per decade, the Dardennes are known for their lengthy rehearsal times and penchant for requiring more than 50 takes of often very long, edit-free scenes. There is a price to be paid for this particular type of perfectionism, as less-accomplished actors in smaller roles often suffer from a lack of spontaneity. But Cotillard obviously thrives under the pressure of the Dardennes’ methods, sinking deeper into her character as the film moves along and earning her latest Oscar nomination. At no point in the film does she appear to be acting, which is an achievement in itself. Her exceptional work elevates Two Days, One Night from social realism to absorbing human drama. — KEN KORMAN

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Jupiter Ascending (PG-13) — Ordinary cleaning woman Jupiter Jones (Mila Kunis) discovers her true identity as an alien princess when a space warrior (Channing Tatum) arrives on Earth to find her. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Chalmette, Kenner, Slidell, Regal, Canal Place Kenya 3D: Animal Kingdom (NR) — Two young Maasai warriors go on a ritual safari through Kenya. Entergy IMAX Kingsman: The Secret Service (R) — Debonair super-spy Harry Hart (Colin Firth) recruits a wayward young man (Taron Egerton) to the service just in time to stop a diabolical tech mogul (Samuel L. Jackson).

Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Chalmette, Kenner, Slidell, Regal, Canal Place The Loft (R) — In this remake of a Belgian thriller, five men who share a loft for pursuing

extramarital affairs suspect one another of murder after a woman’s body appears in their locked apartment. Elmwood A Matter of Faith (PG) — A Christian college student is influenced by evolutionary biology, prompting her father to intervene in this faith-based drama. Slidell, Regal A Most Violent Year (R) — An immigrant entrepreneur (Oscar Isaac) and his family face pervasive corruption and violence in 1981 New York in director J.C. Chandor’s crime thriller. Chalmette Old Fashioned (PG-13) — Rik Swartzwelder wrote, directed and stars in a romantic story about an ex-frat boy who reformed, found religion and reluctantly courts Amber (Elizabeth Roberts). Elmwood, Regal Paddington (PG) — A young bear with a passion for mar-

malade finds a new home with Mr. and Mrs. Brown (Hugh Bonneville and Sally Hawkins) and their children in the film based on the storybook character.

West Bank, Regal Project Almanac (PG-13) — A group of teens discover blueprints for a time machine, but soon realize their newfound power has unintended consequences. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Kenner, Slidell Selma (PG-13) — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (David Oyelowo) leads a civil rights march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama, resulting in the passage of the 1965 Voting Rights Act. Elmwood Seventh Son (PG-13) — Apprenticed to a magical warrior (Jeff Bridges), the seventh son of a seventh son (Ben Barnes) learns to battle the dark magic of Mother Malkin (Julianne Moore) in a fantasy

tale based on a book by Joseph Delaney. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Chalmette, Kenner, Slidell, Regal The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water (PG) — SpongeBob Squarepants (Tom Kenny) and friends battle a pirate named Burger Beard (Antonio Banderas) over a stolen recipe for Krabby Patties. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Chalmette, Kenner, Slidell, Regal Still Alice (PG-13) — Diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease, linguistics professor Alice Howland (Julianne Moore) must cope with the loss of her sense of self and her connection to her family. Elmwood, Slidell, Canal Place Taken 3 (PG-13) — Framed for his wife’s murder, former covert agent Bryan Mills (Liam Neeson) evades authorities and sets out to exact revenge

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The Duke of Burgundy (NR) — A pair of Victorian-era lesbian butterfly scholars try to recapture the spark of their S&M relationship in Peter Strickland’s drama. Zeitgeist

Two Days, One Night (PG-13) — Upon discovering that her colleagues have opted to accept a bonus for her own dismissal, Sanda (Marion Cotillard) has just two days to convince them otherwise. Chalmette

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FILM LISTINGS on her killers. Elmwood, West Bank, Kenner The Wedding Ringer (R) — Doug Harris (Josh Gad) is all set to marry his fiancee (Kaley Cuoco-Sweeting), but the socially awkward groom has to hire a best man (Kevin Hart) in this buddy comedy. Elmwood, West Bank, Chalmette, Kenner, Slidell, Regal, Canal Place

SPECIAL SCREENINGS 2015 Best Picture Showcase Two-Day Event 2/21 (NR) — AMC Elmwood screens Best Picture contenders for the 2015 Academy Awards over two Saturdays.

This Saturday’s event includes Boyhood, The Theory of Everything, The Imitation Game and American Sniper. 10 a.m.

Saturday. Elmwood American Denial (NR) — The PBS documentary looks at Gunnar Myrdal’s landmark 1944 study of American race relations and the patterns of racial bias that continue to affect black Americans. The screening is free and a discussion follows. 6 p.m. Friday. Ashe

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Citizen Kane (PG) — Orson Welles’ groundbreaking 1941 drama tracks the legacy of fictional newspaper magnate Charles Foster Kane (Welles).

7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday at Kenner, Slidell; 7:30 p.m.

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Daryl Hall & John Oates: Recorded Live From Dublin (NR) — Bestselling rock’n’soul duo Daryl Hall and John Oates perform at Dublin’s Olympia Theatre in a show recorded during July 2014. 7 p.m. Thursday. Elmwood, Slidell Dear White People (R) — Four black students at a fictional Ivy League school confront race and identity in director Justin Simien’s critically acclaimed satire. 7 p.m. & 10 p.m.

Friday; 9 p.m. Sunday-Monday.

Indywood Down By Law (R) — Zack, Jack and Bob (Tom Waits, John Lurie, Roberto Benigni) are arrested in New Orleans and escape into the swamp in Jim Jarmusch’s 1986 drama. 7 p.m. & 9 p.m. Wednesday; 7 p.m.

Thursday. Indywood Force Majeure (R) — An act of cowardice in the face of alpine disaster shatters trust and disrupts a family holiday in director Ruben Ostlund’s acclaimed film. Call for times. Chalmette Harry Potter and the HalfBlood Prince (PG) — As the wizard world becomes more dangerous, Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) learns more

about the evil Lord Voldemort in the sixth film adapted from J.K. Rowling’s fantasy saga. 10 p.m. Sunday. Prytania Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (PG-13) — Young wizards Harry, Ron and Hermione (Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson) battle sinister bureaucracy and disinformation in the fifth film adapted from J.K. Rowling’s fantasy saga. 10 p.m.

Wednesday. Prytania How to Train Your Dragon 2 (PG) — Young Vikings Hiccup (Jay Baruchel) and Astrid (America Ferrera) discover a group of trappers amassing a secret dragon army in the animated fantasy sequel.

5:45 p.m. Saturday. Lakeview Presbyterian The Metropolitan Opera: Iolanta / Duke Bluebeard’s Castle Encore (NR) — Soprano Anna Netrebko stars in a double feature of one-act operas by Tchaikovsky and Bartok. 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Elmwood, Regal More Than a Month (NR) — African-American filmmaker Shukree Tilghman takes a critical view in this 2012 PBS documentary about the history and significance of Black History Month. A discussion with refreshments follows.

3 p.m. Thursday. Rosa F. Keller Library Oscar Nominated Documentary Shorts (NR) — Prytania screens short documentary films nominated for the 2015 Academy Awards, including Crisis Hotline: Veterans Press 1, Joanna, Our Curse, The Reaper (La Parka) and White Earth. 8 p.m. Thursday. Prytania The Oscar Nominated Short Films 2015: Animated (NR) — AMC Elmwood screens short animated films nominated for the 2015 Academy Awards. 12:30 p.m. & 4:55 p.m.

Friday-Sunday. Elmwood The Oscar Nominated Short Films 2015: Live Action (NR) — AMC Elmwood screens short films nominated for the 2015 Academy Awards. 2:15 p.m. & 6:55 p.m.

Friday-Sunday. Elmwood Oscars Party and Screening — Amanda Rose and the Second Line Show sketch comedy troupe host a big-screen Oscars viewing party, film trivia and costume contests at this New Orleans Film Society event. 6 p.m. Sunday. Prytania The Royal Ballet - The Winter’s Tale (NR) — The UK company performs a new ballet by choreographer Christopher Wheeldon, based on the Shakespearean play. 7 p.m.

Tuesday. Elmwood, Regal

Tokyo Story (NR) — Shotgun Cinema screens Yasujiro Ozu’s highly regarded 1953 drama about an elderly couple who travel to Tokyo to visit their grown children. In Japanese with English subtitles. 7 p.m.

Monday. CAC The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (NR) — Catherine Deneuve stars as a young lover separated from her beau in Jacques Demy’s 1964 romantic musical. In French with English subtitles. 7 p.m. Monday.

Cafe Istanbul AMC Clearview Palace 12: Clearview Mall, 4486 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie., (504) 887-1257; www.amctheatres. com AMC Elmwood Palace 20: 1200 Elmwood Park Blvd., Harahan., (504) 733-2029; www. amctheatres.com AMC Westbank Palace 16: 1151 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey., (504) 263-2298; www.amctheatres.com Ashe Cultural Arts Center: 1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 569-9070; www.ashecac.org Cafe Istanbul: New Orleans Healing Center, 2372 St. Claude Ave., (504) 940-1130; www. cafeistanbulnola.com Chalmette Movies: 8700 W. Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette., (504) 304-9992; www.chalmettemovies.com Contemporary Arts Center: 900 Camp St., (504) 528-3800; www.cacno. org Entergy IMAX Theatre: 1 Canal St., (504) 581-4629; www. auduboninstitute.org The Grand 14 Esplanade: 1401 W. Esplanade Ave., Kenner., (504) 229-4259; www.thegrandtheatre.com The Grand 16 Slidell: 1950 Gause Blvd. W., Slidell., (985) 641-1889; www.thegrandtheatre.com Indywood Movie Theater: 628 Elysian Fields Ave., (504) 345-8804; www.indywood.org Lakeview Presbyterian Church: 5914 Canal Blvd., (504) 482-7892; www.lpcno.org Prytania Theatre: 5339 Prytania St., (504) 891-2787; www.theprytania. com Regal Covington Stadium 14: 69348 Louisiana State Hwy. 121, Covington., (985) 871-7787; www.regmovies.com Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center: 4300 S. Broad St., (504) 596-2675; www.nutrias.org The Theatres at Canal Place: The Shops at Canal Place, 333 Canal St., (504) 581-2540; www. thetheatres.com Zeitgeist Multi-Disciplinary Arts Center: 1618 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 827-5858; www. zeitgeistnola.org

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HAPPENINGS Low Road third Thursday art walk. — Galleries in the 700 to 1100 blocks of Royal Street stay open until 10 p.m. for this monthly event. 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday.

Robert Flynn Johnson.

Tulane University, Woldenberg Art Center, Freeman Auditorium, 6823 St. Charles Ave., (504) 3142200; www.tulane.edu — The curator emeritus of the Fine Arts Museum of San Francisco delivers a lecture titled, “A Journey Not a Destination: Chasing the Art of Edgar Degas for Forty Years.” 6 p.m. Thursday.

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Newcomb Art Gallery. Woldenberg Art Center, (504) 314-2406; www.newcombartgallery. tulane.edu — “Edgar Degas: The Private Impressionist,” works on paper by Degas and his circle, opening reception 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday.

Slidell Little Theatre. 2024 Nellie Drive, Slidell, (985) 6410324; www.slidelllittletheatre. org — “Muse: Works following the impulse of inspiration,” work

by Michael Aldana, Jamie Alonzo, Jessie Hornbrook and Benjamin Netterville, opening reception 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Friday.

St. Tammany Art Association.

320 N. Columbia St., Covington, (985) 892-8650; www.sttammanyartassociation.org — “The Antiquarian Image: An Exhibition of 19th Century Photographic Processes,” group exhibition, opening reception 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday.

Tulane University, Carroll Gallery. Woldenberg Art Center, (504) 314-2228; www.carrollgallery.tulane.edu — MFA thesis exhibition by Patch Somerville, opens Wednesday; official opening reception 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 26.

GALLERIES 5 Press Gallery. 5 Press St., (504) 940-2900; www.5pressgallery.com — “Twelfth Night,” group show by Sam Crosby, Ariel Jackson, Bonnie Maygarden, Jacob Reptile and Ashley Teamer, through Saturday.

Academy Gallery. 5256 Magazine St., (504) 899-8111; www. noafa.com — “A Visit to Horn Island,” plein air paintings by Claude Ellender, Diego Larguia, Renee Mitchell, Mary Monk, Louis Morales, Auseklis Ozols, Phil Sandusky and Billy Solitario, through Feb. 27.

AFA New Orleans. 809 Royal St., (504) 558-9296; www.afanyc. com — “Dirty Little Secrets,” pop surrealism group exhibition, ongoing.

Anton Haardt Gallery. 2858 Magazine St., (504) 309-4249; www.antonart.com — “Outsider Expose,” folk and outsider art by Mose Tolliver, Howard Finster, Jimmy Lee Sudduth and Chuckie Williams, through February.

Ariodante Gallery. 535 Julia St., (504) 524-3233; www.ariodantegallery.com — Jewelry by Betsy Meyers Green; paintings

by Louise Guidry and Herb Roe; both through February.

Arthur Roger Gallery. 432 Julia St., (504) 522-1999; www.arthurrogergallery.com — “Does Anyone Remember Laughter?

Lost Landscapes and Lonely Men,” work by Dawn DeDeaux; “Circulation of Light,” mixed-media installation by Courtney Egan; both through February; “Random Precision in the Metric of Time,” prints and sculpture

by Erwin Redl, through March 14.

Barrister’s Gallery. 2331 St. Claude Ave., (504) 525-2767; www.barristersgallery.com — “Between Hope and Despair,” sculpture and drawings by Gary Oaks; “Life Size,” paintings by

South and Que Bola Asere, Celebrating Cuba

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South: Photography by Mark Steinmetz Ogden Museum of Southern Art, 925 Camp St. (504) 539-9650 www.ogdenmuseum.org

The one-word title of Mark Steinmetz’s exhibition, South, serves notice of what we can expect from images so deadpan they suggest comments like “Yep,” “Nope,” or “Maybe.” Although inspired by great street photographers like Garry Winogrand and Robert Frank, who captured the manic dynamism of 20th-century American life, Steinmetz focuses on the poetically pensive moments of ordinary Southerners. In Athens, GA (pictured), a girl lounges on a car amid the bland nocturnal chaos of a parking lot sometime in the 1990s, seemingly Que Bola Asere: pondering personal mysteries. Her lost-in-thought aura has much in THRU common with a guy in a T-shirt furtively smoking a cigarette as he MAR Celebrating Cuba clutches a Styrofoam cup in a wooded patch in Johnson City, TN, 1995.

New Orleans Photo AlliLike characters in Raymond Carver short stories or Randy Newman’s ance, 1111 St. Mary St. Good Old Boys album, they epitomize the folks who populate much of (504) 264-1855 the new South and who probably don’t vote, yet whose unanswered questions and comments left unsaid, sometimes seem to hang in the www.neworleansair like the hazy morning dew in June. photoalliance.org The Que Bola Asere photographs of Cuba are essentially documentary views depicting slices of life in the Caribbean time capsule that is Cuba today. Amid the journalistic images of typical apartments, shops and cityscapes, the more personal poetry of the place comes through in works like 1956 Dodge Royal in Havana, in which a hulking Detroit cruiser with extravagant, if faded, fins is framed by a line of colorful laundry and a little girl with a faraway look in her eyes. Here we sense the inner life of a place where a proud people obviously feel very at home yet also are just hanging on, at the mercy of forces they can’t control. A place where the familiar patriotic slogan “Viva Cuba Libre!” painted on a crumbling stucco wall can assume ironic double meanings. — D. ERIC BOOKHARDT

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Rob Owen; “Peruvian Metaphysicals,” work by J. Castilla-Bambaren; all through March 7.

Berta’s and Mina’s Antiquities Gallery. 4138 Magazine St., (504) 895-6201 — “Puppy Love with My Angels from Above,” paintings by Mina Lanzas and Nilo Lanzas, ongoing.

Boyd Satellite. 440 Julia St., (504) 581-2440; www.boydsatellitegallery.com — “Megalomania Three,” portraits of the gallery director by 37 artists, through February.

Byrdie’s Gallery. 2422 St. Claude Ave., (504) 656-6794; www.byrdiesgallery.com — “Castles of the New World,” ceramic sculpture by Jenna Turner, through March 10.

Bywater Art Lofts. 3725 Dauphine St., (504) 945-1883; www.bywaterartlofts.com — “My Spaceship Landed in New Orleans,” mixed media by Josh Hailey, through February.

Callan Contemporary. 518 Julia St., (504) 525-0518; www.callancontemporary.com — “Sub-

structures,” paintings by James Kennedy, through March 28.

BellaDonna, Jamal and Phillip Sage, ongoing.

Carol Robinson Gallery. 840 Napoleon Ave., (504) 895-6130; www.carolrobinsongallery.com — 35th anniversary exhibition featuring work by Jere Allen, Jack Bartlett, Sandra Burshell, Cathy Hegman, Karen Jacobs and gallery artists, through February.

Catalyst Gallery of Art. 5207 Magazine St., (504) 220-7756; www.catalystgalleryofart. com — Group exhibition of New Orleans-inspired art, ongoing.

Casell-Bergen Gallery. 1305 Decatur St., (504) 524-0671; www. casellbergengallery.com — Work

by Joachim Casell, Rene Ragi,

The Foundation Gallery. 1109 Royal St., (504) 568-0955; www.foundationgallerynola. com — “Body Electric,” work

by Pinky Bass, Doug Balous, Kelwin Coleman, Barbara Groves, Heather Hansen and Sadie Sheldon, through March 1.

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Art Gallery of the Consulate of Mexico. 901 Convention Center Blvd., (504) 528-3722 — “34 K FT, photographs from 34,000 feet,” photography by Jose Antonio Zabalgoitia, opening reception 6 p.m. Thursday,

Zeitgeist Multi-Disciplinary Arts Center. 1618 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 827-5858; www.zeitgeistnola.org — “Loss,” photographs by Souzan Alavi, opening reception 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday.

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The Front. 4100 St. Claude Ave., (504) 301-8654; www.nolafront.org — Abstract paintings

by Corey Drieth; botanical-inspired art by Jonathan Taube & Tada Kono; furniture prototypes by Mike Garman; all through March 8.

Gallery Burguieres. 736 Royal St., (504) 301-1119; www.galleryburguieres.com — Mixed media

by Ally Burguieres, ongoing.

Gallery Twenty-One Fourteen. 2114 Decatur St., (504) 875-2110; www.gallerytwentyonefourteen.com — Paintings and drawings by Henry Lipkis, through Wednesday.

Garden District Gallery.

1332 Washington Ave., (504) 891-3032; www.gardendistrictgallery.com — “Carnival!” group show of paintings, photography and sculpture, through Sunday.

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Good Children Gallery. 4037 St. Claude Ave., (504) 616-7427; www.goodchildrengallery.com — “The Horizon Tries,” video exhibition by Lala Rascic, Fokus Grupa and Lana Cmajcanin, through March 8.

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Guthrie Contemporary. 3815 Magazine St., (504) 897-2688; www.guthriecontemporary. com — “Big Appetites,” photographs by Christopher Boffoli; “Counting to Ten in French,” photo-based art by Aline Smithson; “She Can Leap Tall Buildings,” photographs by Heidi Lender; all through February.

Isaac Delgado Fine Arts Gallery. Delgado Community College, 615 City Park Ave., (504) 361-6620; www.dcc.edu/departments/art-gallery — “Pass the Torch: The Art of Ellene Whiley,” through Feb. 26.

Jean Bragg Gallery of Southern Art. 600 Julia St., (504) 895-7375; www.jeanbragg.com — “Go to the Mardi Gras,” group exhibition of Carnival-themed paintings, through February.

Jonathan Ferrara Gallery.

400 Julia St., (504) 522-5471; www.jonathanferraragallery. com — “Palimpsest,” collages and drawing by Michael Pajon, through March 28.

J&S Gallery. 3801 Jefferson Highway, Jefferson, (504) 952-9163 — Wood carvings and paintings by local artists, ongoing.

Ken Kirschman Artspace.

NOCCA Riverfront, 2800 Chartres St. — “Visiting Artist Exhibition,” featuring work by Judith Burks, Todd Maggio, Bill Price and Christopher Willey, through February.

La Madama Bazarre. 910 Royal St., (504) 236-5076; www.lamadamabazarre.

com — Mixed-media group exhibition featuring Jane Talton, LaTeefah Wright, Sean Yseult, Darla Teagarden and others, ongoing.

LeMieux Galleries. 332 Julia St., (504) 522-5988; www. lemieuxgalleries.com — “Becoming Invisible,” paintings by Jesse Poimboeuf; “Excavations and Monuments: Works in Plaster” by Alan Gerson; both through February.

Longue Vue House and Gardens. 7 Bamboo Road, (504) 488-5488; www.longuevue.com — “En Plein Air,” works by Phil Sandusky, Peg Usner and Ken Hopel, through March 1.

Loyola University, Collins C. Diboll Art Gallery. Monroe Library, fourth floor, 6363 St. Charles Ave., (504) 861-5456 — “Mementos,” mixed media

by Mary Jane Parker; “Stop Thinking So Much,” drawings

by Christopher Deris; both through March 17.

M. Francis Gallery. 1938 Burgundy St., (504) 931-1915; www.mfrancisgallery.com — Paintings by Myesha Francis, ongoing.

Martine Chaisson Gallery. 727 Camp St., (504) 304-7942; www. martinechaissongallery.com — “Reconciled Beauty,” work

by Yury Darashkevich, through March 28.

New Orleans Art Center. 3330 St. Claude Ave. — Work by Ray Cole, Randy Sanders, Corbin Swain and House of Frankenstein, through March 14.

New Orleans Glassworks & Printmaking Studio. 727 Magazine St., (504) 529-7277; www.neworleansglassworks. com — “Revelry, Royalty & King Cake,” glass sculpture by Kyle Herr and Jason Christian, prints by Jessica Normington, through February.

New Orleans Photo Alliance.

1111 St. Mary St., (504) 610-4899; www.neworleansphotoalliance.org — “Que Bola Asere, Celebrating Cuba,” group photography exhibition, through March 8.

Oak Street Gallery. 111 N. Oak St., Hammond, (985) 345-0251; www.theoakstreetgallery.com — Work by Thom Barlow, Mark Haller, Pat Macaluso and John Robinson, ongoing.

Octavia Art Gallery. 454 Julia St., (504) 309-4249; www.octaviaartgallery.com — Drawings

by Grover Mouton; paintings

by Edward Bear Miller; both through February.

Parse Gallery. 134 Carondelet St., (262) 607-2773; www.parsenola.com — Paintings by Anne Blenker, through February.

Rhino Contemporary Crafts Gallery. The Shops at Canal Place, 333 Canal St., second floor, (504) 523-7945; www. rhinocrafts.com — Works by Vitrice McMurry, Lauren Thomas, Sabine Chadborn, Cathy DeYoung and others, ongoing.

River House at Crevasse of 1922. 8122 Saro Lane, Poydras; www.cano-la.org — “Crevasse 22: Surge,” outdoor sculpture garden by Louisiana artists; “Land-Scapes: Photography, Drawings and Paintings,” group show; both through February.

Scott Edwards Photography Gallery. 2109 Decatur St., (504) 610-0581; www.scottedwardsgallery.com — “Juju,” photographs by Sandra Russell Clark, through April 12; “Cemetery Walker,” ambrotypes of cemeteries by Euphus Ruth, through June 14.

Staple Goods. 1340 St. Roch Ave., (504) 908-7331; www. postmedium.org/staplegoods — “Indecent Intentions Leave Me Vulnerable and Voiceless,” new work by Katrina Andry, through March 8.

Stella Jones Gallery. Place St. Charles, 201 St. Charles Ave., Suite 132, (504) 568-9050; www.stellajonesgallery.com — “Straight From the Soul, Part II,” mixed media by Kevin Cole, through March.

Steve Martin Studios. 624 Julia St., (504) 566-1390; www. stevemartinfineart.com — “Artisan Juncture,” group show featuring Gustavo Duque, Travis Linde, Amy Boudreaux, Jose Luis Rodriguez, Jedd Haas, Steven Soltis and others, ongoing.

Ten Gallery. 4432 Magazine St., (504) 333-1414; www. facebook.com/nolaartsalon — “Duende,” paintings by Ida Floreak and Margot Denman; “To Wander,” group show of local artists curated by Jeff Rinehart; both through March 1.

Three Rivers Gallery. 333 E. Boston St., Covington, (985) 892-2811; www.threeriversgallery.com — “Small Works: Group Exhibition,” featuring gallery artists, through February.

UNO-St. Claude Gallery. 2429 St. Claude Ave., (504) 280-6493; www.finearts.uno.edu — “Framed,” MFA thesis paintings

by Nora See; “Isthmus=Anchovy,” MFA thesis installation

by Bradford Willingham; both through March 8.

Vieux Carre Gallery. 507 St. Ann St., (504) 522-2900; www. vieuxcarregallery.com — Work

by Sarah Stiehl, ongoing.

Whisnant Galleries. 343 Royal St., (504) 524-9766; www.

whisnantgalleries.com — Ethnic, religious and antique art, sculpture, textiles and porcelain, ongoing.

SPARE SPACES Ancora Pizzeria & Salumeria.

4508 Freret St., (504) 324-1636; www.ancorapizza.com — New paintings by Chad Sines, through March 20.

Cafe Luna. 802 Nashville Ave., (504) 333-6833; www.facebook.com/cafeluna504 — “The Fix Is Now In,” work by Mario Ortiz, ongoing.

Fairynola. 5715 Magazine St., (504) 269-2033; www.fairynola. com — “Enchantment,” paintings by Tim Jordan and Louise Rimington, ongoing.

LA46. 2232 St. Claude Ave., (504) 220-5177; www.louisiana46.com — “Jazz, Jazzland & All That Jazz,” photographs by Skip Bolen, ongoing.

Lakeside Shopping Center.

3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 8358000 — Zulu historical exhibit featuring costumes and photographs from krewe history, through Thursday.

Myrtle Banks Building. 1307 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd. — “Above Canal: Rights and Revival,” group show addressing community and civil rights, through February.

New Orleans Public Library.

219 Loyola Ave., (504) 529-7323; www.nutrias.org — “From Common and Basin to Tulane and Loyola: 150 Years of Change in Our Neighborhood,” photographs and documents of neighborhood transformation, ongoing.

Surrey’s Cafe & Juice Bar. 1418 Magazine St., 4807 Magazine St., (504) 524-3828; www. surreyscafeandjuicebar.com — “21st Century Photographs,”

by Natasha Sanchez (at 1418 Magazine St.); group exhibition

by Will Smith, Mardi Claw and Tamar Taylor; both ongoing.

MUSEUMS Ashe Cultural Arts Center.

1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 569-9070; www.ashecac. org — “The African Presence in Mexico: From Yanga to the Present,” an educational panel display, through February; “Nonviolence: The Only Road to Freedom,” commemorative art exhibition honoring Martin Luther King Jr., through March 7.

George & Leah McKenna Museum of African American Art. 2003 Carondelet St., (504) 586-7432; www.themckennamuseum.com — “Queens Rule!” portraits, attire and art

inspired by Mardi Gras Indian queens, through March 14.

The Historic New Orleans Collection. 533 Royal St., (504) 523-4662; www.hnoc. org — “Andrew Jackson: Hero of New Orleans,” through March 29; hand-carved decoy ducks, ongoing.

Laura Simon Nelson Galleries for Louisiana Art. The Historic New Orleans Collection, 400 Chartres St., (504) 523-4662; www.hnoc.org/nelson-galleries — “Recent Acquisitions in Louisiana Art, 2010-2014,” local painting and decorative arts from the 1790s to the 2000s, through May 2.

Louisiana Children’s Museum. 420 Julia St., (504) 523-1357; www.lcm.org — Architecture exhibit by The Historic New Orleans Collection, ongoing.

Louisiana State Museum Cabildo. 701 Chartres St., (504) 568-6968; www.lsm. crt.state.la.us — “Unsung Heroes: The Secret History of Louisiana Rock’n’Roll,” music artifacts curated in partnership with the Ponderosa Stomp Foundation, through May; “From ‘Dirty Shirts’ to Buccaneers,” art, artifacts and documents from the Battle of New Orleans, through Jan. 8, 2016; “Louisiana: A Medley of Cultures,” art and panel display exploring Louisiana’s Native American, African and European influences, ongoing.

Louisiana State Museum Presbytere. 751 Chartres St., (504) 568-6968; www.lsm. crt.state.la.us — “Living with Hurricanes: Katrina and Beyond,” interactive displays and artifacts; “It’s Carnival Time in Louisiana,” Carnival artifacts, costumes, jewelry and other items; both ongoing.

New Orleans Museum of Art. City Park, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, (504) 658-4100; www.noma. org — “Degas’ Little Dancer Aged Fourteen,” Edgar Degas’ Little Dancer sculpture and related work, through March 1; “Emmet Gowin: Concerning America and Alfred Stieglitz, and Myself,” photographs by Gowin and excerpts from the book about Stieglitz; “Photo-Unrealism,” group exhibition of abstract and surreal photography; both through March 15; “Robert Rauschenberg and the ‘Five from Louisiana,’” Rauschenberg’s Melic Meeting (Spread) and work by contemparies, through March 29; “Salutations,” collodion tintypes

by Josephine Sacabo, through April 5; “Forever,” mural by Odili Donald Odita, through April.

Ogden Museum of Southern Art. 925 Camp St., (504) 5399600; www.ogdenmuseum.

org — “Self-Taught, Outsider and Visionary Art from the collection of Richard Gasperi,” through Sunday; “Before I Die...,” interactive installation

by Candy Chang, through February; “South,” photography

by Mark Steinmetz, through May 10; “Tennessee Williams: The Playwright and Painter,” paintings by the writer, through May. Old U.S. Mint. 400 Esplanade Ave., (504) 568-6993; www.crt. state.la.us/museum/properties/usmint — Pictures of the Year International, images from the Missouri School of Journalism’s photojournalism competition, through February; “Keeping Time,” photographs of Louisiana’s musical history, through Jan. 1, 2016; “Time Takes a Toll,” conserved instruments featuring Fats Domino’s piano, through December 2016.

Southeastern Architectural Archive. Tulane University, Jones Hall, 6801 Freret St., (504) 865-5699; www.seaa.tulane. edu — “Bungalows,” artifacts of bungalow and cottage architecture, through May 20.

Southern Food & Beverage Museum. 1504 Oretha C. Haley Blvd., (504) 569-0405; www. southernfood.org — “Antoine’s Restaurant: Celebrating 175 Years,” through June.

Williams Research Center.

410 Chartres St., (504) 523-4662; www.hnoc.org/willcent.htm — “Studio, Street, Self: Portrait Photographs from the Historic New Orleans Collection,” through February.

CALL FOR ARTISTS Michael P. Smith Fund for Documentary Photography.

The New Orleans Photo Alliance awards a $5,000 grant to a Gulf Coast documentary photographer. Visit www. neworleansphotoalliance.org to apply. Deadline March 30.

Southern Rep Theatre.

Southern Rep Theatre, 6221 S. Claiborne Ave.; www.southernrep.com — The theater company invites visual artists to create a “musical altar” for the scenic design of its upcoming production BOUDIN. Blank altars are available from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays through March 26. Deadline April 2.

Email mmoore@southernrep. com for details.

Swap Meet NOLA. St. Margaret’s at Mercy, 3525 Bienville St., (504) 279-6414; www. stmargaretsno.org — The art and farmers market seeks artists. Email info@swapmeetnola.com.

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CABARET, BURLESQUE & VARIETY Beach Blanket Burlesque.

Tiki Tolteca, 301 N. Peters St., (504) 267-4406; www.

Big Deal Burlesque. Freret Street Publiq House, 4528 Freret St., (504) 826-9912; www.publiqhouse.com — Roxie le Rouge hosts a burlesque show. Tickets start at $12. 10 p.m. Saturday.

Blue Stockings Burlesque. Bar Redux, 801 Poland Ave., (504) 592-7083; www.barredux. com — Picolla Tushy’s Bluestockings burlesque troupe performs monthly.

10 p.m. Saturday.

Burlesque Ballroom. Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse, Royal Sonesta Hotel, 300 Bourbon St., (504) 5532331; www.sonesta.com/ royalneworleans — Trixie Minx stars in the weekly ’60s-style burlesque show featuring music by Romy Kaye and the Brent Walsh Jazz Trio. 11:50 p.m. Friday.

Bustout Burlesque. House of Blues, 225 Decatur St., (504) 310-4999; www. houseofblues.com — The show recreates 1950sstyle burlesque with a rotating cast of performers and a live jazz band. 8 p.m. & 10:30 p.m. Saturday.

Clue: A Burlesque Mystery. AllWays Lounge, 2240 St. Claude Ave., (504) 758-5590; www.theallwayslounge.com — GoGo McGregor and Dr. Sick stage an interactive show based on the classic board game. 10 p.m. Saturday.

Comic Strip. Siberia, 2227 St. Claude Ave., (504) 2658855; www.siberianola. com — Corey Mack and Roxie le Rouge host a free comedy and burlesque show. 9 p.m. Monday.

Creole Sweet Tease Burlesque Show. The Saint Hotel, Burgundy Bar, 931 Canal St., (504) 522-5400; www.thesainthotelneworleans.com — Trixie Minx leads a burlesque

COMEDY Accessible Comedy. Buffa’s Lounge, 1001 Esplanade Ave., (504) 949-0038; www.buffasbar.com — Jake Potter hosts stand-up. Midnight Friday.

All-Star Comedy Revue.

House of Blues Voodoo Garden, 225 Decatur St., (504) 310-4999; www.houseofblues.com — Leon Blanda hosts the stand-up comedy show with special guests and a band. 8 p.m. Thursday.

Bear with Me. Twelve Mile Limit, 500 S. Telemachus St., (504) 488-8114; www. facebook.com/twelve.mile. limit — Molly Ruben-Long and Julie Mitchell host an open mic. 9 p.m. Monday.

A Brunch of Laughs. Banks Street Bar, 4401 Banks St., (504) 486-0258; www. banksstreetbarandgrill.com — Bob Morrell hosts a free stand-up comedy showcase.

3:30 p.m. Sunday.

Chris & Tami. The New Movement, 2706 St. Claude Ave., (504) 302-8264; www. newmovementtheater.com — Comedy theater founders Chris Trew and Tami Nelson perform free weekly improv.

9:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Comedy Beast. Howlin’ Wolf Den, 907 S. Peters St., (504) 529-5844; www. thehowlinwolf.com — The New Movement presents a stand-up comedy showcase.

8:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Comedy Catastrophe. Lost Love Lounge, 2529 Dauphine St., (504) 949-2009; www. lostlovelounge.com — Cassidy Henehan hosts the weekly comedy showcase.

10 p.m. Tuesday.

Comedy F--k Yeah. Dragon’s Den (upstairs), 435 Esplanade Ave., (504) 940-5546; www.dragonsdennola.com — Vincent Zambon hosts a showcase of rotating local comedians. 8:30 p.m. Friday.

Comedy Gumbeaux. Howlin’ Wolf Den, 907 S. Peters St., (504) 529-5844; www. thehowlinwolf.com — Local comedians perform. An open mic follows. 8 p.m. Thursday.

ComedySportz. La Nuit Comedy Theater, 5039 Freret St., (504) 231-7011; www. nolacomedy.com — The theater hosts an all-ages improv comedy show. 8 p.m.

Friday-Saturday.

Crescent City Stand-Up. Old Marquer Theatre, 2400 St. Claude Ave., (504) 298-8676; www.theshadowboxtheatre. com — Benjamin Hoffman hosts a stand-up comedy showcase. Tickets $10. 10 p.m. Friday.

Friday Night Laughs. La Nuit Comedy Theater, 5039 Freret St., (504) 231-7011; www. nolacomedy.com — Jackie Jenkins Jr. hosts an open mic. 11 p.m. Friday.

Give ’Em the Light Open-Mic Comedy Show. House of Blues, 225 Decatur St., (504) 310-4999; www.houseofblues.com — Leon Blanda hosts the open mic. 8 p.m. Tuesday.

Hear My Train A Comin’. Bar Redux, 801 Poland Ave., (504) 592-7083; www.barredux. com — Lane Lonion and Luke Oleen-Junk host open-mic stand-up comedy. 9:00 p.m. Thursday.

Jeff D’s Comedy Cabaret.

Bourbon Pub and Parade, 801 Bourbon St., (504) 5292107; www.bourbonpub.com — Comedian Jeff D and drag performer Carla Cahlua star in a weekly show. Tickets $10. 10 p.m. Friday.

Johnny Rock. C. Beever’s Bar of Music, 2507 N. Woodlawn Ave., Metairie, (504) 887-9401; www.facebook. com/thenewcbeevers — Comedian Johnny Rock hosts an open-mic comedy night. 8 p.m. Tuesday.

Laugh & Sip. The Wine Bistro, 1011 Gravier St., (504) 6066408; www.facebook.com/ thewinebistrono — Mark Caesar and DJ Cousin Cav host the weekly showcase of local comedians. Tickets $7. 8 p.m. Thursday.

Local Uproar. AllWays Lounge, 2240 St. Claude Ave., (504) 758-5590; www. theallwayslounge.com — Tory Gordon and Paul Oswell

host an open-mic night. 7 p.m. Saturday.

The Magna Carta Show.

Playhouse NOLA, 3214 Burgundy St. — William Benner, David Kendall, Nathan Sutter, Brian Tarney, Thomas Fewer and Annie Barry star in a weekly improv and sketch comedy show. 8:30 p.m. Saturday.

The Megaphone Show. The New Movement, 2706 St. Claude Ave., (504) 302-8264; www.newmovementtheater. com — Improv comics take inspiration from a local celebrity’s true story at this weekly show. 10:30 p.m. Saturday.

A Night of Comedy. Tacos & Beer, 1622 St. Charles Ave., (504) 304-8722; www. tacosandbeer.org — Corey Mack hosts two stand-up showcases. Tickets $10. 8 p.m. & 10 p.m. Saturday.

NOLA Comedy Hour. Hi-Ho Lounge, 2239 St. Claude Ave., (504) 945-4446; www. hiholounge.net — Andrew Polk hosts the series, which features a booked showcase and open mic. 9 p.m. Sunday.

Think You’re Funny?

Carrollton Station Bar and Music Club, 8140 Willow St., (504) 865-9190; www.carrolltonstation.com — All comics are welcome to perform at the weekly open mic. 9 p.m. Wednesday.

AUDITIONS Playmakers Theater. Playmakers Theater, 1916 Playmakers Road (off Lee Road), Covington, (985) 893-1671; www.playmakersinc.com — The theater holds auditions for its May production of the female version of The Odd Couple at 7 p.m. March 9-10.

Email playmakerstheater@ gmail.com for information.

Rivertown Theater. Encore Dance Studio, 1999 Hickory Ave., Suite 102, (504) 737-5977 — The theater auditions singers and dancers for its May production of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels at 6 p.m.

March 8. No appointment necessary. Email info@ rivertowntheaters.com for more information.

Summer Lyric Theatre.

Tulane University, Dixon Hall, (504) 865-5271; www. tulane.edu/~theatre — The theater holds auditions for its summer 2015 productions of Damn Yankees, Once Upon a Mattress and Hello, Dolly! starting at 9 a.m. Feb. 21. Call to schedule an audition.

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Camille. Mid-City Theatre, 3540 Toulouse St., (504) 488-1460; www.midcitytheatre.com — A.J. Allegra, Ricky Graham and Sam Dudley star in The NOLA Project’s production of Charles Ludlam’s comedy about a Parisian courtesan pursued by two suitors, adapted from a story by Alexandre Dumas. Tickets $30. 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 6 p.m. Sunday.

The Devil and Billy Markham. Old Marquer Theatre, 2400 St. Claude Ave., (504) 298-8676; www. theshadowboxtheatre.com — Jonah Weston stars as a gambler who bets against God and the Devil in a one-act, one-man show adapted from a poem for adults by Shel Silverstein. Tickets $12 in advance, $15 at the door. 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday.

Mermutants! The Future of Florida. La Nuit Comedy Theater, 503`9 Freret St., (504) 231-7011; www.facebook.com/mermutantsfutureflorida — Mutant sea people live in toxic waters surrounding the last of Florida’s dry land in this touring post-apocalyptic puppet show featuring live music. 9:30 p.m. Saturday.

Send in the Clown.

AllWays Lounge, 2240 St. Claude Ave., (504) 758-5590; www.theallwayslounge. com — In a reprise of a 2014 New Orleans Fringe Festival production, Craig Leydecker plays Carmine “the Clown” Difazzio, a mobster afflicted by a rare skin condition that looks like clown makeup.

Tickets $12. 8 p.m. Friday; 7 p.m. & 9 p.m. Saturday; 5 p.m. Sunday.

facebook.com/tikitolteca — GoGo McGregor hosts a burlesque show. 9 p.m. Wednesday.

performance featuring music by Jayna Morgan and the Creole Syncopators Jazz Band. 9 p.m. Friday.

Haha’s and Tata’s. Union Station Pub & Grill, 735 St. Joseph St., (504) 522-4934; www.unionstationneworleans.com — Bowtie Burlesque combines burlesque and stand-up comedy. 10 p.m. Tuesday.

Sissy That Walk. Tulane Ave. Bar, 3813 Tulane Ave., (504) 488-1400 — Felicia Faraday hosts a drag show and contest. Midnight Friday.

Sunday School. The BEATnik, 1638 Clio St., (504) 6487998; www.facebook.com/ beatnikbookingnola — The burlesque and variety show features the Rev. Spooky LeStrange & Her Billion Dollar Baby Dolls. Tickets $5. 9 p.m. Sunday.

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event/creative-grind — Designers, artists, writers and makers meet to share work and offer feedback. 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Jazz Pilates. New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park, 916 N. Peters St., 589-4841; www.nps.gov/jazz/index.htm — Stephanie Jordan leads a free class incorporating Pilates, dance movements and jazz music. Noon.

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It’s All About the Music Bike Ride. Louis Armstrong Park, 701 N. Rampart St., (504) 658-3200; www.nolasocialride.org — NOLA Social Ride cyclists cruise around the city, stopping along the way to enjoy live music. 6 p.m.

Barbershop Meetings. Ashe Cultural Arts Center, 1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 5699070; www.ashecac.org — Peter Nahkid leads the men’s discussion. 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

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Mardi Gras Stakes. Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots, 1751 Gentilly Blvd., (504) 944-5515; www. fairgroundsracecourse.com — Mardi Gras thoroughbred racing kicks off with first post at noon.

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Lunchbox Lecture. National World War II Museum, 945 Magazine St., (504) 528-1944, ext.

229; www.nationalww2museum. org — The semi-monthly lecture series features World War II-related topics. Noon.

Casino dance class. Ashe Cultural Arts Center, 1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 569-9070; www. ashecac.org — Kevin Braxton of Cuban dance group Bookoo Rueda teaches a free class on the salsa-like dance. 7 p.m.

Creative Grind. The Rook Cafe, 4516 Freret St., (618) 520-9843; www.neworleans.aiga.org/

Nature Walk and Titivation.

Northlake Nature Center, 23135 Highway 190, Mandeville, (985) 626-1238; www.northlakenature. org — Guests tour natural habitats and learn to prune plants along the trail. 1 p.m.

SoFAB Cooking Demo. French Market, corner of Gov. Nicholls Street and French Market Place, (504) 522-2621; www.frenchmarket.org — Southern Food & Beverage Musuem director Liz Williams demonstrates how to stock a pantry with market ingredients. 2 p.m.

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White Glove Wednesdays.

National World War II Museum, 945 Magazine St., (504) 527-6012; www.nationalww2museum.org — Curator Eric Rivets gives visitors a chance to wear original military uniforms and equipment. 9 a.m.

Women and Wine on Wednesdays. Pearl Wine Co., 3700 Orleans Ave., (504) 483-6314; www. pearlwineco.com — Women relax and network while enjoying wine.

5:30 p.m.

THURSDAY 19 Bridge lessons. Wes Busby Bridge Center, 2709 Edenborn Ave., Metairie, (504) 889-0869 — Beginners and novices take free bridge lessons. 9 a.m.

Careers Workshop. Nix Library, 1401 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 5962630; www.nutrias.org — The first in a series of free workshops teaches participants skills for successful resumes and interviews. 6 p.m.

Life coaching seminar. West Bank Regional Library, 2751 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey, (504) 364-2660; www.jefferson.lib.la.us — Life coach Carol Fleischman discusses how older adults and seniors can create a life vision.

10 a.m.

FRIDAY 20 Chocolate 5K. Lake Oaks Park, 2220 Lakeshore Drive; www. thechocolate5k.com — The 5K race features chocolate stations along the route and benefits Families Helping Families of SELA. Registration $35 in advance, $40 day of race. 9 p.m.

Friday Nights at NOMA. New Orleans Museum of Art, City Park, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, (504) 658-4100; www.noma.org — This week’s event features live music

by Dave Jordan, a kids’ art activity and a documentary film about the Harlem Renaissance. 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Lakeview Golden Community Luncheon. Unitarian Church, 6690 Fleur de Lis Drive, (504) 484-0885; www.lscnola.org — The lunch for seniors features music by Arthur Johnson & the Chosen Few and allows attendees to learn about Lakeview Shepherd Center programs.

Suggested donation $5. Call to RSVP. 11 a.m.

SATURDAY 21 African American Genealogy Workshops. New Orleans Public Library, Main Library, 219 Loyola Ave., (504) 596-2598 — For Black

History Month, the library offers free genealogy workshops including refreshments. Beginning genealogy workshop at 10 a.m.; advanced workshop at 1 p.m.

Call to register.

Anniversary of the Birth of Cajun Country. Old U.S. Mint, 400 Esplanade Ave., (504) 568-6993; www.crt.state.la.us/museum/ properties/usmint — The 250th anniversary celebration includes historical readings and discussions, a book signing by Warren and Mary Perrin, music by Bruce Daigrepont and period costume and dance. 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Antique Auto Club of St. Bernard Cruise Night. Brewster’s, 8751 W. Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette, (504) 309-7548; www.brewstersrestaurant.com — Antique and classic cars are displayed and there’s music from the 1950s through the 1970s. 6 p.m.

Back to Nature Heart Walk. Joe W. Brown Park, 5601 Read Blvd., (504) 355-7175; www.friendsofjoewbrownpark.org — New Orleans East Hospital sponsors a heart health walk including snacks and health screenings.

Registration $25. 9 a.m. to noon.

Barataria bird count. Jean Lafitte National Park, 6588

EVENT LISTINGS Barataria Blvd., Marrero, (504) 589-3882; www.nps.gov/jela — Birders of all experience levels tally the park’s birds.

7 a.m. to noon.

Bike Commuter Maintenance Workshop. Green Project, 2831 Marais St., (504) 945-0240; www. thegreenproject.org — Bike Easy hosts a hands-on workshop on basic bicycle maintenance and repairs. Suggested donation $5.

11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Camellia Garden Open House.

Southeast Louisiana Refuges Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge Headquarters (Bayou Lacombe Centre), 61389 Hwy. 434, (985) 882-2000; www. fws.gov — Visitors explore 100 acres of flowering camellias on the Bayou Gardens property, enjoy hourly guided walking tours and shop for live plants.

9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Chinese New Year treats and traditions. Southern Food & Beverage Museum, 1504 Oretha C. Haley Blvd., (504) 569-0405; www.southernfood.org — Kids and families learn about Chinese New Year traditions with crafts, activities and cookie decorating.

Free with Louisiana ID. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Cookies & Cocktails. Harrah’s Casino, Harrah’s Theatre, 1 Canal St., (504) 533-6600; www. harrahsneworleans.com — Girl Scouts Louisiana East host a gala and fundraiser featuring appetizers, desserts and cocktails made with Girl Scout cookies by local chefs. There’s also a silent auction and live music by Groovy 7. Tickets $60.

7:30 p.m.

Costuming with M’issa Fleming.

New Orleans Public Library, Main Library, 219 Loyola Ave., (504) 596-2602 — Librarian M’issa Fleming leads a theatrical costuming workshop for teens.

2 p.m.

Darwin Day. Tulane University, 103 Dinwiddie Hall, 6823 St. Charles Ave., (504) 865-5000; www.nosha.secularhumanism.net — Lecturers discuss invasive species, linguistics, evolution and intelligent design at an event sponsored by the New Orleans Secular Humanist Association and the Tulane Department of Anthropology. 1 p.m.

DIY Aerial Photogrpahy Workshop. Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center, 4300 S. Broad St., (504) 596-2675; www. nutrias.org — Science and data

nonprofit Public Lab teaches participants to collect aerial images and create maps. 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Dr. Rudy Lombard memorial.

Myrtle Banks Building, 1307 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd. — The community gathering honors the late civil rights activist.

1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Get Yah Praise On. Audubon Zoo, 6500 Magazine St., (504) 5814629; www.auduboninstitute.org — The gospel music showcase features performances by The Showers, Shades of Praise, Paul S. Morton and others. Free with regular admission. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Happiest Baby on the Block.

Touro Infirmary, 1401 Foucher St., (504) 897-8500; www.touro. com — Children’s Hospital’s Parenting Center teaches new and expecting parents techniques for calming newborns. Free with RSVP. 10 a.m.

Heart health for kids. Children’s Resource Center, 913 Napoleon Ave., (504) 596-2628 — Staff and students from LSU Health New Orleans teach kids about hearth health with science demonstrations, coloring and activities.

1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Infant Massage Class. East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie, (504) 780-4363; www.jefferson.lib. la.us — Tulane Lakeside Hospital hosts monthly classes on touch for parents and babies. Call or email rene.guilbeau@hcahealthcare.com to register. 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Jazz Yoga. Jazz National Historical Park, 916 N. Peters St., (504) 589-4841 — Susan Landry leads a free class featuring meditational jazz piano. 10 a.m.

Leona Tate. Norman Mayer Branch Library, 3001 Gentilly Blvd., (504) 596-3100; www.nutrias.org — The education activist speaks about her work and her experience as one of the first students to integrate McDonogh No. 19 Elementary School in 1960. 1 p.m.

Madisonville Art Market. Madisonville Art Market, Tchefuncte River at Water Street, Madisonville, (985) 871-4918; www.artformadisonville.org — The monthly market features works by local artists including paintings, mixed media, photography, jewelry, wood carving, sculpture, stained glass and more. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Men of Valor Basketball Throw Down. Joe W. Brown Park, 5601 Read Blvd., (504) 301-3911; www.friendsofjoewbrownpark. org — Seven local church teams compete for the title of “King of Church Basketball in New Orleans.” Requested donation $5. 3 p.m.

Yoga. Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden, New Orleans Museum of Art, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, City Park, (504) 456-5000; www.noma.org — The museum hosts yoga classes in the sculpture garden. Non-members $5. 8 a.m.

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Nature Crafts. Bayou Segnette State Park, 7777 Westbank Expressway, Westwego, (504) 736-7140; www.bayousegnettestatepark.com — Families learn about the natural world while making crafts. 1 p.m.

OCH Recycled Art Market.

Zeitgeist Multi-Disciplinary Arts Center, 1618 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 827-5858; www. ochartmarket.com — There’s live music, entertainment, art and home furnishings crafted from reclaimed materials. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

One Billion Rising. Ashe Cultural Arts Center, 1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 569-9070; www.ashecac.org — The free, daylong event for the campaign to end violence against women includes a march to Armstrong Park, discussion, dance, tai chi and other activities. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Jack Russell terrier racing. Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots, 1751 Gentilly Blvd., (504) 944-5515; www.fairgroundsracecourse. com — A total of 48 Jack Russell terriers compete, with first post at 1:25 p.m.

Mardi Cross. Behrman Center, 2529 General Meyer Ave.; www. bikereg.com/27131 — The bike race includes categories for men, women and kids and Mardi Gras costumes are encouraged.

Registration $25 in advance, $30 day of race. 8 a.m.

Pet First Aid/CPR Course. LA/ SPCA, 1700 Mardi Gras Blvd., (504) 368-5191; www.la-spca. org — Participants learn to administer first aid and CPR to dogs and cats. Fee $65; visit www.la-spca.org to register. 9 a.m. to noon.

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EVENT LISTINGS na’s, 501 Napoleon Ave., (504) 895-8477; www.tipitinas.com — Kids jam with the Johnny V Trio. 1 p.m.

Unified Indian practice. Handa Wanda’s, 2425 Dryades St., (504) 813-3496 — Mardi Gras Indians gather for a weekly open practice to rehearse music and routines. 8:30 p.m.

MONDAY 23 The Artist’s Way seminar. East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie, (504) 838-1190; www.jefferson.lib. la.us — Participants complete creativity exercises and discuss Julia Cameron’s Walking In This World, the sequel to The Artist’s Way. 7 p.m.

Know Your Rights. East New Orleans Regional Library, 5641 Read Blvd., (504) 596-2646; www.nutrias.org — NOPD officer T.K. Lane answers teens’ questions about their rights when interacting with the police. 5 p.m.

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The New Orleans Education Market a Decade Later. Tulane University, Woldenberg Art Center, Freeman Auditorium, 6823 St. Charles Ave., (504) 314-2200; www.tulane.edu — Educational policy scholar and author Kristen Buras discusses the history of education reform and racism in New Orleans. 6 p.m.

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Tai Chi/Chi Kung. New Orleans Museum of Art, City Park, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, (504) 456-5000; www.noma.org — Terry Rappold leads the class in the museum’s art galleries. Non-members $5.

6 p.m.

WORDS All People Open Mic Poetry Circle. Playhouse NOLA, 3214 Burgundy St. — Poets of diverse backgrounds share their work at a monthly reading. By donation. 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Friends of the New Orleans Public Library book sale.

Latter Library, 5120 St. Charles Ave., (504) 596-2625; www. nutrias.org — The group hosts twice-weekly sales of books, DVDs, books on tape, LPs and more. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday and Saturday.

From Africa to America: Storytelling with Donald Lewis. www.nutrias.org — Actor Donald Lewis tells historic and humorous tales for children and families from the African and African-American traditions. 11 a.m. Thursday at Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center, 4300 S. Broad St. and 10:30 a.m.

Monday at Hubbell Library, 725 Pelican Ave. Johnette Downing and Jennifer Lindsley. Maple Street Book

Shop, 7529 Maple St., (504) 866-4916; www.maplestreetbookshop.com — The author and illustrator read and sign their children’s book The Fifolet.

11:30 a.m. Saturday.

Matt Kepnes. Garden District Book Shop, The Rink, 2727 Prytania St., (504) 895-2266; www. gardendistrictbookshop.com — The veteran traveler and writer signs How to Travel the World on $50 a Day. 6 p.m. Thursday.

Moira Crone. East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie, (504) 838-1190; www.jefferson.lib.la.us — The author discusses her novel The Ice Garden. 7 p.m. Tuesday.

Story Time with Miss Maureen.

Maple Street Book Shop, 7529 Maple St., (504) 866-4916; www. maplestreetbookshop.com — Miss Maureen reads children’s books. 11:30 a.m. Saturday.

StoryQuest. New Orleans Museum of Art, City Park, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, (504) 658-4100; www.noma.org — Authors, actors and artists read children’s books and send kids on art quests through the museum.

11:30 a.m. Saturday.

Storytelling with Brother Roscoe. Alvar Library, 913 Alvar St., (504) 596-2667; www.nutrias. org — Actor Roscoe C. Reddix shares stories, tall tales and songs from Africa and around the world. 2 p.m. Saturday.

T. Geronimo Johnson. Octavia Books, 513 Octavia St., (504) 8997323; www.octaviabooks.com — The author celebrates the release of his novel Welcome to Braggsville. 6 p.m. Saturday.

Warren Perrin. Loyola University College of Law, room 308, 7214 St. Charles Ave., 861-5668; www.law.loyno.edu — The editor discusses Acadie Then and Now: A People’s History, a collection of articles about Acadians and Cajuns in America.

9 a.m. Friday.

SPORTS Harlem Globetrotters. Smoothie King Center, 1501 Girod St., (504) 587-3663; www.harlemglobetrotters.com — The touring exhibition basketball team plays in New Orleans. 3 p.m. Sunday.

Pelicans. Smoothie King Center, 1501 Girod St., (504) 587-3663; www.nba.com/pelicans — The New Orleans Pelicans play the Toronto Raptors. 7 p.m. Monday.

FARMERS MARKETS Covington Farmers Market. www.covingtonfarmersmarket. org — The Northshore market offers local produce, meat, seafood, breads, prepared

foods, plants and live music twice a week: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday at Covington Trailhead, 419 N. Hampshire St., Covington; 8 a.m. to noon Saturday at Covington City Hall, 609 N. Columbia St., Covington.

Crescent City Farmers Market. www.crescentcityfarmersmarket.org — The market offers produce, meat, seafood, dairy, flowers and prepared food. 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday at the French Market, corner of Gov. Nicholls Street and French Market Place; 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Thursday at American Can Apartments, 3700 Orleans Ave.; 8 a.m. to noon Saturday at Magazine Street Market, corner of Magazine and Girod streets.

CRISP Farms Market. CRISP Farms Market, 1330 France St.; www.facebook.com/crispfarms — The urban farm offers greens, produce, herbs and seedlings.

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday.

German Coast Farmers Market.

Ormond Plantation, 13786 River Road, Destrehan; www.germancoastfarmersmarket.org — The market features vegetables, fruits, flowers and other items.

8 a.m. to noon Saturday.

Gretna Farmers Market. Huey P. Long Avenue at Second Street, Gretna; www.gretnafarmersmarket.com — The weekly rainor-shine market features more than 30 vendors offering fruits, vegetables, meats and flowers.

8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday.

Grow Dat Farm Stand. Grow Dat Youth Farm, 150 Zachary Taylor Drive, (504) 377-8395; www. growdatyouthfarm.org — Grow Dat Youth Farm sells its produce. 9 a.m. to noon Saturday.

Hollygrove Market. Hollygrove Market & Farm, 8301 Olive St., (504) 483-7037; www.hollygrovemarket.com — The urban farm operates a fresh market that’s open daily. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Monday-Friday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday-Sunday.

Old Algiers Harvest Fresh Market. Old Algiers Harvest Fresh Market, 922 Teche St., Algiers, (504) 362-0708; www. oldalgiersharvestfreshmarket. com — Produce and seafood are available for purchase. 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday.

Rivertown Farmers Market. 400 block of Williams Boulevard, Kenner, (504) 468-7231; www. kenner.la.us — The market features fruits, vegetables, dairy products, homemade jams and jellies and cooking demonstrations. 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday.

Sankofa Mobile Market. New Israel Baptist Church, 6322 St. Claude Ave.; www.sankofanola. org — The Sankofa market truck offers seasonal produce from the Sankofa Garden at

several weekly stops. 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Sunday.

St. Bernard Seafood & Farmers Market. Aycock Barn, 409 Aycock St., Arabi, (504) 3554442; www.visitstbernard.com — The market offers seafood, produce, preserves, baked goods, crafts, live entertainment and children’s activities.

8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.

Vietnamese Farmers Market.

14401 Alcee Fortier Blvd. — Fresh produce, baked goods and live poultry are available at this early market catering to New Orleans East’s Vietnamese population. 5 a.m. Saturday.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Another Life Foundation. The foundation seeks volunteers recovering from mental illness to help mentor others battling depression and suicidal behaviors.

Training is provided. Contact Stephanie Green at (888) 5433480, email anotherlifefoundation@hotmail.com or visit www.anotherlifefoundation.org.

CASA New Orleans. The organization seeks volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocates to represent abused and neglected children in New Orleans. The time commitment is a minimum of 10 hours per month. No special skills are required; training and support are provided. Call (504) 522-1962 or email info@ casaneworleans.org.

The Creativity Collective. The organization seeks artists, entrepreneurs, parents and teens to help with projects and events, including maintaining a creative resource directory and organizing charity bar crawls.

Visit www.creativitycollective. com or call (916) 206-1659.

Dress for Success New Orleans.

The program for women entering the workplace seeks volunteers to help clients, manage inventory and share their expertise. Call (504) 891-4337 or email neworleans@dressforsuccess.org.

Each One Save One. Greater New Orleans’ largest one-onone mentoring program seeks volunteer mentors. Visit www. eachonesaveone.org.

Girls on the Run. Girls on the Run seeks running partners, assistant coaches, committee members and race day volunteers. Email info@gotrnola.org or visit www.gotrnola.org.

Greater New Orleans Fair Housing Action Center.

The center seeks part-time civil rights investigators with excellent writing skills, reliable transportation and no criminal convictions to help expose housing discrimination in the

New Orleans metro area. Call (504) 717-4257 or email mmorgan@gnofairhousing.org.

Green Light New Orleans. The group seeks volunteers to help install free energy-efficient lightbulbs in homes. Visit www. greenlightneworleans.org, call (504) 324-2429 or email green@ greenlightneworleans.org.

HandsOn New Orleans. The volunteer center for the New Orleans area invites prospective volunteers to learn about the opportunities available and how to be a good volunteer. Call (504) 304-2275, email volunteer@handsonneworleans.org or visit www.handsonneworleans.org.

Hospice Volunteers. Harmony Hospice seeks volunteers to offer companionship to patients through reading, playing cards and other activities. Call Carla Fisher at (504) 832-8111.

Lakeview Civic Improvement Association. The association’s green space committee needs volunteers to pick up trash or trim trees for the adopt-a-block program. Sign up with Russ Barranco at (504) 482-9598 or rpbarranco@cox.net.

Lowernine.org. Lowernine.org seeks volunteers to help renovate homes in the Lower 9th Ward. Visit www.lowernine.org or email lauren@lowernine.org.

Meal Delivery Volunteers. The Jefferson Council on Aging seeks volunteers to deliver meals to homebound adults.

Gas and mileage expenses are reimbursed. Call Gail at (504) 888-5880.

National World War II Museum.

The museum accepts applications for volunteers to greet visitors and familiarize them with its galleries and artifacts.

Call (504) 527-6012, ext. 243, or email katherine.alpert@nationalww2museum.org.

NOLA Wise. The partnership of Global Green, the City of New Orleans and the Department of Energy helps homeowners make their homes more energy efficient. It seeks volunteers, who must attend a 30-minute orientation. Email mrowand@ globalgreen.org.

Parkway Partners. The greenspace and community garden organization seeks volunteers for building, gardening and other projects. Email info@ parkwaypartnersnola.org, call (504) 620-2224 or visit www. parkwaypartnersnola.org.

Senior Companion Volunteers.

The New Orleans Council on Aging seeks volunteers to assist with personal and daily tasks to help seniors live independently. Visit www.nocoa.org or call (504) 821-4121.

St. Thomas Hospitality House.

The Catholic charity seeks individuals and groups of volunteers to serve people experiencing homelessness. Contact Daniel Thelen at nolacw@gmail. com or (517) 290-8533.

Start the Adventure in Reading.

The STAIR program holds regular training sessions for volunteers who work one-on-one with public school students to build reading and language skills. Call (504) 899-0820, email elizabeth@stairnola.org or visit www.stairnola.org.

Teen Life Counts. The Jewish Family Service program seeks volunteers to teach suicide prevention to middle and high school students. Call (504) 831-8475.

Veterans Housing Outreach Ministries. The charity seeks volunteers to help disabled, wounded and senior veterans with food and clothing distribution, home improvement, beautification, social media and web design. Call (504) 340-3429 or visit www.veteranshousingoutreach.webs.com.

CALL FOR WRITERS Farm to Table International.

The food and drink symposium seeks papers on the subject “A Feast for the Senses,” to be presented at an August conference in New Orleans. Visit www.f2t-int.com to submit.

Deadline Feb. 20.

Youth Writing Contest. The New Orleans Loving Festival seeks essays on race, racism and the multiracial experience by writers age 18 and under.

Cash prizes are awarded. Visit www.charitablefilmnetwork. submittable.com/submit for guidelines. Deadline March 31.

REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS Call for Makers. The New Orleans Mini Maker Faire seeks makers, artists, performers and crafters for the March 7 event at Tulane University. Visit www.nolamakerfaire.com/callformakers for an application.

Deadline extended to Feb. 22.

Jazz in the Park Art Market vendors. Organizers seek artists and craft vendors for the Thursday concert series in Armstrong Park, which begins April 16. Visit www.pufap.org to apply. Deadline March 16.

Swap Meet NOLA. Swap Meet NOLA, 3525 Bienville St., (504) 813-5370; www.swapmeetnola. com — Artists, farmers, bakers and flea market vendors are invited to set up booths at recurring swap meets.

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CLASSIFIEDS LEGAL NOTICES CIVIL DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH OF ORLEANS STATE OF LOUISIANA

NO. 2014-3940 DIVISION “M” SECTION: 13 SUCCESSION OF URSULA FERROUILLET LAWRENCE NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO SELL MOVABLE OR IMMOVABLE PROPERTY AT PRIVATE SALE The executrix of the above estate has made application to the court for the sale, at private sale, of the immovable property described, as follows: Lot 12, Square 30, Oak Park Estates, Third District, City of New Orleans, Municipal address 1233 Riviera Avenue, New Orleans, Louisiana. on the following terms and conditions: to-wit: One Hundred Sixty Thousand Dollars cash at the time of sale, less the costs attributed to vendor in the purchase agreement.

Notice is now given to all parties whom it may concern, including the heirs and creditors of decedent, and of this estate, that they be ordered to make any opposition which they have or may have to such application, at any time, prior to the issuance of the order or judgment authorizing, approving and homologating that application and that such order or judgment may be issued after the expiration of seven days, from the date of the last publication of such notice, all in accordance with the law.

By order of the court, Dale N. Atkins, Clerk of Court

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Gambit: 2/17/15 & 3/10/15 Anyone knowing the whereabouts of a certain Promissory Note payable to CITYWIDE MORTGAGE COMPANY, executed by Martin Umbra Curtis and Catina Porter Curtis and dated May 29, 2001, in the principal sum of $65,800.00, bearing interest at the rate of 7.250% from dated until paid, and providing reasaonble attorney fees, and all charges associate with the collection of same. Please contact Herschel C. Adcock, Jr., Attorney at Law, at P.O. Box 873379, Baton Rouge, LA 70879-8379. (225) 756-0373 Anyone knowing the Whereabouts of Bernice Bell Hunter please contact Marcus DeLarge at (504) 264-5552.

Anyone knowing the whereabouts of CURTIS M. LAURENT, JR. A/K/A CURTIS MARK LAURENT, JR. and/ or MYTOSHA N. LAURENT A/K/A MYTOSHA NICOLE LAURENT A/K/A MYTOSHA BARNES, L/K/A 7272 Endston Court, N.O., La, call R. Hamilton, 504-940-1883.

Anyone knowing the whereabouts of ELDON R. MEYERS please contact Atty Nicholas Hite 504.252.0678 Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Eleria Taplin Adams a/k/a Eleria Taplin Henry Adams Waters L/K/A 2424 Pressburg St. N.O.,LA, call Peter Hamilton (504)940-1883.

Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Jerry Dale Harris, Jr. and Caroline Ballard Argus Harris call J. Gainsburgh, atty at 504-582-2280.

Anyone knowing the whereabouts of KARL M. ODRICK, please contact Carlos Ramirez Atty., 2216 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA 70130, (504) 525-1500.

Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Viet Anh Le please contact Sondra Allen-Borne, attorney 504-905-1767.

CIVIL DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH OF ORLEANS

CIVIL DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH OF ORLEANS

NUMBER: 2014-2924 DIVISION: N

NO. 2011-1307 DIVISION“M”

SUCCESSION OF CAROLYN GREEN FORD

SUCCESSION OF VALANDER MANYA MARTIN (a/k/a Valander Martin Steele)

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR AUTHORITY TO SELL IMMOVABLE PROPERTY AT PRIVATE SALE NOTICE IS GIVEN that Rosalyn Ford, Executrix of the Succession of Carolyn Green Ford, has, pursuant to the provisions of Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure, article 3281, petitioned this Honorable Court for authority to sell at private sale, for the price of Three Hundred Five Thousand Dollars ($305,000), the Succession’s interest in and to the following described property: ONE CERTAIN LOT OF GROUND, together with all the buildings and improvements thereon and all the rights, ways, privileges, servitudes, appurtenances and advantages thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining, situated in the Sixth District of the City of New Orleans, State of Louisiana, in Square No. 708, W. Bouligny, bounded

by Upperline Street, S. Roman Street, Cadiz Street (side), and S. Derbingy Street (side) designated as Lot No. 13, on a survey made by Gilbert, Kelly & Couturie, Inc., Surveyors, dated September 16, 1983, revised September 30, 1986, and March 21, 1990, and according thereto, said lot forms the corner of S. Roman and Upperline Streets, measures thence 37 feet 4 inches 0 lines front on Upperline Street, a width in the rear of 37 feet, by a depth and front on S. Roman Street of 100 feet and a depth on the opposite sideline of 104 feet 10 inches 2 lines. Which has the address of 3125 Upperline Street, New Orleans, LA 70125.

NOW THEREFORE, in accordance with law, notice is hereby given that Rosalyn Ford, Succession Representative of the Succession of Carolyn Green Ford proposed to sell the aforesaid immovable property, at private sale, for the price and upon the terms aforesaid and the heirs, legatees, and creditors are required to make opposition, if any they have or can, to such sale, within seven (7) days, including Sundays and holidays, from date whereon the last publication of this notice appears.

Dale Atkins, Clerk of Court Attorney: James M. Williams Address: 3500 N. Hullen Street Metairie, Louisiana 70002 Telephone: 504-456-8600 Gambit: 1/27/15 & 2/17/15 Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Katrina Pittman, please contact Atty. D. Nicole Sheppard, at 4224 Canal Street NOLA, 70119, 504-234-4880.

Anyone knowing the whereabouts of L.C. GREEN, surviving spouse of PATRICIA PARKER also known as PATRICIA PARKER GREEN, lka 8633 Prichard Place, New Orleans, LA 70118 and/or 507 Saint Jude, New Road, LA 70760, please contact Attorney Jeremy S. Epstein IMMEDIATELY. Property rights involved. Orleans Civil District Court, Case # 2014-9752. (504) 309-6600 or jeremy@epsteinattorney.com.

Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Leonard Baudoin, Jr., please contact attorney Cory S. Grant at 504-4578659.

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NOTICE NOTICE IS GIVEN that Valander Manya Steele, the Administrator of the Succession of Valander Manya Martin, is applying for authority to sell at private sale, on terms of TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND AND 00/100 ($25,000.00) DOLLARS (FOR THE ENTIRE PROPERTY), less related costs and expenses, the immovable property titled in the name of Decedent described as follows, to wit: ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE OR PORTION OF GROUND, together with all the buildings and improvements thereon, and all the rights, ways, privileges, servitudes, appurtenances and advantages thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining, situated in the THIRD DISTRICT of the CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, Parish of Orleans, State of Louisiana, in SQUARE 1166, bounded

by Arts, N. Tonti, Painters and N. Miro Streets, designated as LOT NO. 16, as shown on survey by Gilbert, Kelly & Couturie, Inc., Sur., dated August 28, 1976, revised June 10, 1978, a copy of which is annexed to Act before Edmond G. Miranne, Jr., dated July 5, 1978 and filed in the records of Orleans Parish, and according thereto said lot commences 63’10”7’” from the corner of Arts and N. Tonti Streets, measures thence 32’ front on Arts Street, the same width in the rear, by a depth of 110’ between equal and parallel lines.

BOEM Announces Public Meetings for the Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for Proposed OCS Oil and Gas Lease Sales 241 and 247 in the Central Planning Area and Proposed Lease Sale 226 in the Eastern Planning Area of the Gulf of Mexico

The U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) will hold public meetings in Louisiana, Florida, Alabama, and Mississippi. These meetings will provide BOEM an opportunity to solicit comments from Federal, State, and Tribal governments and from interested citizens and organizations. Comments will be used to prepare the Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the proposed Gulf of Mexico Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) oil and gas Lease Sales 241 and 247 in the Central Planning Area and proposed Lease Sale 226 in the Eastern Planning Area (EPA) off the coasts of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida. The proposed CPA and EPA lease sales are a part of the current 2012-2017 Five-Year Program.

The public meetings are scheduled as follows: New Orleans, Louisiana: Monday, February 23, 2015, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Gulf of Mexico OCS Region, 1201 Elmwood Park Boulevard, New Orleans, Louisiana 70123, one meeting beginning at 1:00 p.m. CST; Panama City, Florida: Tuesday, February 24, 2015, Wyndham Bay Point Resort, 4114 Jan Cooley Drive, Panama City Beach, Florida, 32408, one meeting beginning at 4:00 p.m. CST; Mobile, Alabama: Wednesday, February 25, 2015, Hilton Garden Inn Mobile West, 828 West I-65 Service Road South, Mobile, Alabama 36609, one meeting beginning at 4:00 p.m. CST; and Gulfport, Mississippi: Thursday, February 26, 2015, Courtyard by Marriott, Gulfport Beachfront, 1600 East Beach Boulevard, Gulfport, Mississippi 39501, one meeting beginning at 4:00 p.m. CST.

Municipal No. 2231 Arts Street An order authorizing Administrator to do so may be issued after ten days from the publication of this notice. An opposition to the application may be filed at any time prior to the issuance of such an order.

By Order of the Court, Clerk of Court Attorney: Scott R. Simmons Address: 1820 St. Charles Ave. Ste. 201 New Orleans, Louisiana 70130 Telephone: (504) 896-7909 Gambit: 2/17/15 If you know the whereabouts of Elvin D. Canty A/K/A Elvin Canty, please contact the Law Office of Mark D. Spears, Jr., LLC at 504-347-5056.

JERRY NGAKANA MONYELO or anyone knowing his whereabouts, contact Loyola Law Clinic (504) 861-5599.

Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Rachel Williams L/K/A 9819 Stroelitz St., New Orleans, La, call P. Hamilton, 504-940-1883.

Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Robert E. Tillman, Jr. contact Dianne T. Alexander, Attorney, at (504) 450-0987 Anyone knowing the Whereabouts of Robert Schiff please contact Marcus DeLarge at (504) 264 -5552 Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Taiwan Lynn Grover, a/k/a Taiwan Grover, please contact Timothy P. Farrelly, Atty. (504) 832-4101 or 3445 N. Causeway Blvd., Ste 103, Metairie, LA 70002.

Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Thomas R. Andrews, III a/k/a Thomas Andrews, III, please contact attorney Jon G. Bethune at 4701 Tchoupitoulas Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70115, (504) 218-8570, jbethune@bethune-law.com PAGE 51

If you cannot attend the public meetings for the Draft Supplemental EIS for proposed CPA Lease Sales 241 and 247 and proposed EPA Lease Sale 226, you may submit written comments within 45 days following the publication date of the Notice of Availability of the CPA 241 and 247 and, EPA 226 Draft Supplemental EIS in the Federal Register in one of the following ways: 1. In an envelope labeled “Comments on the Draft CPA 241/EPA 226 Supplemental EIS” and mailed (or hand delivered) to Mr. Gary D. Goeke, Chief, Environmental Assessment Section, Office of Environment (GM 623E), Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Gulf of Mexico OCS Region, 1201 Elmwood Park Boulevard, New Orleans, Louisiana 70123-2394; 2. Through the regulations.gov web portal: Navigate to http://www.regulations.gov and search for “Oil and Gas Lease Sales: Gulf of Mexico, Outer Continental Shelf; Central Planning Area Lease Sales 241 and 247 and, Eastern Planning Area Lease Sale 226”.

(Note: It is important to include the quotation marks in your search terms.) Click on the “Comment Now!” button to the right of the document link. Enter your information and comment, then click “Submit”; or 3. BOEM email address: cpa241-epa226@boem.gov.

If you have questions, please call Mr. Gary D. Goeke at 504-736-3233.

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MODELING/ACTING BRAND AMBASSADORS NEEDED!

Elevated Events is adding BAs to represent high profile spirits brands. Day, night and weekend work available.

Choose when you work! $15-$25/hr. Direct Deposit. Must be 21+, outgoing and reliable. Jobs@Elevate-Your-Event.com

RESTAURANT/HOTEL/BAR

FLORAL SALES

We’ve been in the New Orleans area for over 40 years, specializing in meeting our customer’s needs when it comes to service and product selection. We’re seeking Sales People to join our sales team with experience in the floral industry – self starters with interpersonal skills and a strong working knowledge of cut flowers. Apply in person to Greenleaf Wholesale Florist, 2801 Tchoupitoulas St.

WAITSTAFF/BARTENDERS/ HOSTS

Hiring waitstaff/bartenders/hosts for Sac-a-lait Restaurant coming soon to the warehouse district. Hiring experienced fine dining staff to start and train in February. Come join the team for New Orleans Most Anticipated Restaurant 2015. All serious applicants will be contacted for an interview. www.sac-a-laitrestaurant. com sam@sac-a-laitrestaurant.com

TEACHERS/INSTRUCTORS RIDING INSTRUCTOR

Full time for English riding. Please call Avery at (504) 891-2246.

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VOLUNTEER

Offers Volunteer Opportunities

Make a difference in the lives of the terminally ill & their families. Services include: friendly visits to patients & their families, provide rest time to caretaker, bereavement & office assistance. School service hours avail.

REAL ESTATE

Call Volunteer Coordinator @ 504-818-2723 #3006

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NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR

BISTRO/DELI/CATERING BARONNE LOCATION

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RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE REQUIRED CUSTOMER SERVICE & INTERACTION-HIGHEST PRIORITY PARTICIPATE IN ALL PHASES OF OPERATIONS & EMPLOYEE RELATIONS SALARY WITH BENEFITS.

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A NEW JOB You can help them find one.

To advertise in Gambit Classifieds’ “Employment” Section call 504.483.3100.

CULINARY DEGREE WITH FINE DINING EXPERIENCE. CREATIVE AND INVOLVEMENT WITH DAILY MENU CHANGES. ROOM TO ADVANCE FULL TIME HOURLY WITH BENEFITS AFTER 60 DAYS.

APPLY IN PERSON AT

3827 BARONNE STREET NEW ORLEANS 70115

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John Midkiff & Sons, Midland, TX, has 1 positions for hay & livestock; 3 mo. experience required for job duties listed; must be able to lift 75 pounds; must able to obtain driver’s license within 30 days; once hired, workers may be required to take random drug tests at no cost to worker; testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination from employment; tools, equipment, housing and daily trans provided for employees who can’t return home daily; trans & subsistence expenses reimb.; $10.35/hr, may work nights and weekends; three-fourths work period guaranteed from 3/15/15 – 12/15/15. Apply at nearest LA Workforce Office with Job Order TX5026275 or call 225-342-2917-.

M&M Leasing, Cleveland, MS, has 4 positions for grain & oilseed crops; 6 mo. experience required for job duties listed; must able to obtain driver’s license within 30 days with airbrake endorsement to drive grain & transporter trucks; must be able to lift 75 pounds; hired workers may be required to take random drug tests at no cost to worker; testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination from employment; tools, equipment, housing and daily trans provided for employees who can’t return home daily; trans & subsistence expenses reimb.; employer will pay the higher wage per state of $10.18/hr, may work nights and weekends; three-fourths work period guaranteed from 3/17/15 – 12/20/15.

Apply at nearest LA Workforce Office with Job Order MS118759 or call 225342-2917.

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28 OLIVIA LANE

Western North Carolina Mountain Properties

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3432 sqft - $675,000 + 10K Bonus

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• Gorgeous Views • Gated Mountain Community 30 Minutes From Downtown Asheville

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Country Estate in the rolling hills of Poplarville w/68.11 acres of rolling pastures, and multiple barns.

Southern Traditional style home wrapped in brick w/ metal roof. Welcoming front and relaxing back porch.

Two-car carport, over-sized two-car garage w/ elevator to second floor office with AC-heat. Three suites, one on first level and two on second level. Closets and storage galore! Huge kitchen w/ upgraded appliances.

5117 PRYTANIA ST. • $1,225,000

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Victorian gem in super condition close to great bistros, parades and conveniences. Cove ceilings, handsome mantles, heart of pine floors. Large master bath in Carrera marble. Enviable kitchen with breakfast room that opens to nicely landscaped grilling patio and pool. Possible 5th bedroom or office on 3rd floor currently used as playroom. Good closets and outdoor storage. Secured parking for 2 cars behind electric gate. Move right in!

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504-524-JUDY (5839)

1900 - 1906 St. Ann Street 4,000 Sq Ft $175,000

Carmen L. Duncan, CRS, ABR “Your Real Estate Resource” sm

Development opportunity in historic Treme. Property consists of 2 buildings, one corner building and one Creole Cottage double with large garage extending from N Roman side. Close to the French Quarter, Lafitte Greenway, new biomedical complex, Interstate, CBD. Zoned B-1 commercial, corner building was a bar for many years with apartment above. Possible use of state & federal historic restoration tax credits- exciting possibilities await!

RE/MAX N.O. PROPERTIES 8001 MAPLE ST. NEW ORLEANS, LA 504-452-6439 Direct 504-866-7733 RE/MAX www.yourrealestateresource.net

Each office is independently owned & operated

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Licensed in Louisiana

RETAIL FOR LEASE 3200 Severn

933 Behrman Hwy

9511 Chef Menteur Hwy

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Across from Lakeside Mall

End Cap Closed Restaurant

Upscale Retail Strip

Approx 2200 sq ft 1-1/2 story $20/sq ft NNN

3450 sq ft $15/sq ft NNN 1000-1150 sq ft $15/sq ft NNN

10 spaces avail from 1042-9118 sq ft $14/sq ft Modified Gross

4641 FAIRFIELD ST • METAIRIE, LA 70006 • 504 207 7575

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53 Colony Trail Mandeville 4BR/3.5BA

$389,000

Gorgeous French European home w/all the bells & whistles. Renovated kitchen inc. double ovens in brick wall, 3/4 nail down wood floors, brick floors, tongue and groove cypress ceil., Lavish Master Suite w/travertine tile floors & shower. Flagstone patio, new detached Guest Cottage.

3527 Ridgelake Dr., Metairie.

Office Space Metairie Luxury Great Location Approx 1,350 usable sq.ft.

Darlene Gurievsky

2nd floor of 2 story office building. Parking, efficiency kitchen, storage room, mens and womens restrooms, reception area, conference rooms, private office.

985-674-SOLD(7653) Direct 985-789-2434 Cell Darlene@DarleneG.com www.DarleneG.com Licensed in Louisiana • Equal Housing Opportunity 800 N. Causeway Blvd. Ste 1-A Mandeville, LA 70448 985-626-8589

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NORTHSHORE FOR SALE 2 TO 4 ACRE LOTS

HEART OF THE FOREST

Ideally located 10 min. north of I-12 Goodbee Exit 57

Available immediately. 1 year lease $1,700/mo.

(504) 957-2360.

1-3 PROFESSIONAL OFFICES AVAILABLE ON FIRST FLOOR

Warehouse District Retail/Office for Lease 316 St. Joseph Street • New Orleans, LA.

2000sf of showroom and office space.

Newly refurbished.

Hot Warehouse Dist. Location close to Conv. Ctr. Potential for 2nd flr. Studio/Apt., 1.5 baths, storefront. $2,995/mth NN

Owner/Agent

Shaun Talbot

(504) 975-9763 Todd Taylor, Realtor, 504 232-0362

RE/MAX & NOMAR Award Winning Agent toddtaylorrealtor@yahoo.com • www.toddtaylorrealestate.com RE/MAX Real Estate Partners (504) 888-9900 Each office individually owned and operated

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$1,075/mo

1269 Milton St.

$800/mo

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$900/mo

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$975/mo

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Lakefront Office 7039 Canal Blvd. New Orleans, LA Licensed by the Louisiana Real Estate Commission Latter & Blum, ERA Powered, is Independently Owned and Operated

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FOR SALE/SOLD

2760 Athis St. (VLD) $33.5K 6961 – 3 Boston Dr. (VLD) $25K 2234 – 6 Delachaise St. $89K 4123 – 5 Downman Bl. (COMM) $525K 13110 Lemans St. $105K 1922 Marengo St. $900K 2025-7 Painters St. $119.9K 2625 Pine St. $675K 638 S. Rocheblave St. (VLD) $45K 2458 N. Tonti St. $150K 809 31st St. $80K UC 4001 Gen. Pershing St. (VLD) $110K U/C 2349 Maryland Av. $90K U/C 2124 Cadiz St. $164.9K SOLD 1210 – 12 N. Galvez St. $480K SOLD

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REAL ESTATE

French Quarter Realty LAKEFRONT

REAL ESTATE FOR RENT

1205 ST CHARLES/$1095

Fully Furn’d studio/effy/secure bldg/ gtd pkg/pool/gym/wifi/laundry/3 mo. min. No pets. Avail Dec. 12. Call 504442-0573 or 985-871-4324.

METAIRIE

NOTICE:

All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act and the Louisiana Open Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.

We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. For more information, call the Louisiana Attorney General’s Office at 1-800-273-5718

2BR/1BA COTTAGE

3723 NASHVILLE

Between Vets & I-10, near Bonnabel.

Furn. kit. CA&H, w&d hkkps. No pets, no smoking. 1 yr lease. $1200/mo. + deposit. Water paid. (504) 813-1444

3br, lr, dr, kit, 2ba, wd flr, c-a/h, upper duplex, yd, off st prkg. No pets. $1650 • (504) 432-7955 or (504) 277-1588

CONDO - ELMWOOD AREA

2BR 1.5 BA., All appl inc w&d. Swimming pool & tennis courts. $875 per month + $875 dep. Call Susan (504) 388-4448

OLD METAIRIE

LARGE ATTRACTIVE APT.

Newly Renovated 2BR, 2BA w/appls.

Beautiful balcony & courtyard setting w/swimming pool. Quiet neighborhood. $1050/mo. Call 504-756-7347.

UPTOWN/GARDEN DISTRICT

REAL ESTATE

2 BR/2.5 BA Town House Condo, 1343 Sq. Ft., $245,000 dancingqueen924@aol.com (504) 931-9458

1025 Dumaine #6

1/1 newly renov, w/d, central ac/heat,fireplace ........ $1,200

1025 Dumaine #4

2/1 no pets Renov, wd flrs, w/d in unit ...................... $1400

1219 Treme

2/2 shotgun style w/sm porch & yard ................................ $1200

412 S Hennessey

4/3 Renov sngl Midcity. SS appls, media rm, garage pking. $499,000

FOR SALE

Call (504) 483-3100

2/2 Renov lower garden district condo w/pool&parking $249,500

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2/1 2/1 Lge Gallery/Hdwd Flrs/High Ceils/W/D on site $2500

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Recently remodeled, kit, c-a/h, hi ceils, hdwd/crpt flrs, fncd bkyd. w/d hookups, off st pkg. $1150/mo. 1563 N. Galvez.

Call 1-888-239-6566 or mballier@ yahoo.com

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1307 Decatur #2

#18 Jewel-box condo. Loft in the heart of FQ. Furnished. $179,500

ESPLANADE RIDGE

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#6, 7, 13, 14, 15 & 16 All renov units in Treme w/Parking! $925

929 Dumaine

High end 1-4BR. Near ferry, clean, many x-tras, hrdwd flrs, cen a/h, no dogs, no sec 8, some O/S prkng $750$1200/mo. 504-362-7487

Livable but needs work 3 miles east of Magnolia, MS, $45,000. Call (601) 248-0888.

1233 Marais

OLD METAIRIE 1&2 BDRM. APTS SPARKLING POOL & BIKE PATH

HISTORIC ALGIERS POINT

LARGE HOUSE ON 4 ACRES

Wayne • Nicole • Sam • Jennifer • Brett • Robert • George • Dirk • Billy • Andrew • Eric

2553 St Ann

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MISSISSIPPI

New FQR Office open! 713 Royal MON-SAT 10-5pm Sun-1-5 Full Service Office with Agents on Duty! 522-4585

Utilities paid. $900 per month + dep.

No pets. Call 504-782-3133

New granite in kit & bath. 12 x 24ft lr, King Master w/wall of closets. Furn Kit. Laundry on premises. Offst pkg.

NO PETS. O/A, $724-$848/mo. 504236-5776.

924 TRUDEAU DRIVE

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REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

DORIAN M. BENNETT • 504-236-7688 dorian.bennett@sothebysrealty.com

RESIDENTIAL RENTALS 1041 Ursulines - 2bd/2.5ba ...............

1030 Orleans - 1bd/1ba ....................

1022 Toulouse - 1bd/1ba ..................

1750 St. Charles - 2bd/2ba ..................

713 Kerlerec - 1bd/1ba ..................

127 Carondelet - 1bd/1ba ..................

$2995 $2500 $2500 $2200 $2200 $2000

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2340 Dauphine Street • New Orleans, LA 70117 (504) 944-3605

9,500

4 plex in Midicty in new of renovation

$219,000

1233 Esplanade #4

2/1 Grnd flr condo. SS appls Prkng. Common patio&pool $159,000

823 Burgundy #3

2/2 1,600 sqft, brand renovation, balcony ............ $599,000

7916 Breakwater Dr#46 1/2 Boathouse overlooking Marina & Lake! .......... $299,000 928 Gov Nicholls

2/2 Single house in the FQ. Pool & courtyard ....... $925,000

526 Spain “A”

2/1 Grtarea.2bdw/3rdforoffice.Hdwdflrs,brckctyrd...$242,500

1526 Arts

2/1 Renovated single w/large lot & parking

5527 PITT ST. NEWLY LISTED & FABULOUS!

3 BR/2 BA, Sum Room, LR, DR, HW Floors, All appliances. No smoking/ pets. Lease & deposit. $2,250/ Mo. Gardner Realtors, Rowena Christensen (0) 504-891-6400 (c) 504-259-0635 rochristensen@cox.net

$139,000

LOWER GARDEN DISTRICT IRISH CHANNEL 1/2 BLOCK TO MAGAZINE

ROOMS BY WEEK. Private bath. All utilities included. $175/week. 2 BR avail. Call (504) 202-0381 or (504) 738-2492.

7211 Broad Place • $499,000

5349 Prytania St. • $759,000

Beautiful new renovation of 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath.

NO FLOOD with low flood insurance rates.

Viking stove, marble baths, great open entertaining area, huge front porch, master suite with walk-in closet and sitting room. French Bath fixtures in mint move-in condition. Owner/Agent.

Five (5) bedroom home just off Jefferson Ave on Prytania. Awaits your persoanl touches.

Large front porch, double parlours, renovated kitchen, high ceilings, wood floors. Best price in this great uptown neighborhood.

QUALITY

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Michael L. Baker, ABR/M, CRB, HHS President Realty Resources, Inc. 504-523-5555 • cell 504-606-6226

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UPTOWN/GARDEN DISTRICT

Shaun Talbot & Erin Stopak, Realtors Direct Line: (504) 535-5801 charlottecommons@talbot-realty.com www.charlottecommons.com

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TWENTY- FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF JEFFERSON

TWENTY-FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF JEFFERSON STATE OF LOUISIANA

LOUISIANA

NO. 741-092 DIVISION”A”

NO.:745-080 DIVISION “P”

SUCCESSION OF LEVERNE TRATIA MARTIN

SUCCESSION OF HENRY M. EVANS, SR. NOTICE TO SELL IMMOVABLE PROPERTY AT PRIVATE SALE The Executor of the above estate has made application to the court for the sale, at private sale, of the immovable property described as follows: THAT CERTAIN LOT OF GROUND, with all the buildings and improvements thereon, and all of the servitudes, rights, ways, and appurtenances thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining, situated in the State of Louisiana, Parish of Jefferson, City of Kenner, in that part thereof now known as Gaylewood Subdivision, as delineated on a plan of resubdivision by J. J. Krebs & Sons, Inc. C.E. & S., dated November 26, 1975, approved by the City of Kenner Planning and Zoning Commission under Ordinance No. 1821, adopted February 9, 1976, registered under Entry No. 710-751, and by the Jefferson Parish Council under Ordinance No. 12295, adopted February 12, 1976, registered under Entry No. 710-595, in the office of the Clerk of Court for the Parish of Jefferson, Louisiana. According to said plan, said lot of ground is designated and described as follows: Lot No. 24, in the area bounded by Massachusetts Avenue, Charlene Court, 33rd Street (side), and the east line of the subdivision. Lot No. 24 commences at a distance of 350 feet from the corner of Massachusetts Avenue and Charlene Court and measures thence 50 feet front on Massachusetts Avenue, by a width in the rear of 53.87 feet, a depth on the sideline nearer Charlene Court of 132.36 feet, and a depth on the opposite sideline of 112.31 feet; all as further shown on a survey by J. J. Krebs & Sons, Inc., C.E. & S. dated.

Being the same property acquired by Mr. and Mrs. Henry M. Evans from the First Homestead and Savings Association per act dated August 18, 1976, recorded at COB 870 966 6, and MOB 685 819 3.

Under the terms and conditions provided in the agreement to purchase filed in these proceedings.

Notice is now given to all parties to whom it may concern, including the heirs and creditors of decedent, and of this estate, that they be ordered to make any opposition which they may have to such application, at any time, prior to the issuance of the order or judgment authorizing, approving and homologating that application and that such order or judgment may be issued after the expiration of seven days, from the date of the last publication of such notice, all in accordance with law.

By order of the court, Masie Comeaux, Clerk of Court Attorney: Bruce McConduit Address: 3701 Canal Street Suite U New Orleans, Louisiana 70119 Telephone: 504-486-7700 Gambit: 2/17/15 & 3/10/15 Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Mary Laine Huber A/K/A Mary Ann Laine Holley Huber, please contact Attorney John J. Buckman at (504) 301-0708 Anyone knowing the Whereabouts of Ollie Antoine please contact Marcus DeLarge at (504) 264-5552.

NOTICE IS GIVEN to the creditors of this Estate and to all other interested persons, that a Final Tableau of Distribution has been filed by the acting Testamentary Co-Executrices of this Succession, with their Petition praying for homologation of the Tableau, for authority to pay the unpaid debts and charges of the Succession listed thereon; and that the Final Tableau of Distribution can be homologated after the expiration of seven (7) days from the date of the publication of this notice. Any opposition to the petition and Tableau of Distribution must be filed prior to homologation.

Giselle Leglue, Clerk of Court 24th Judicial District Court for the Parish of Jefferson Attorney: Michael A. Mayhall Address: 19349 North 12th St. Covington, Louisiana 70433 Telephone: 985-246-1700 Gambit: 2/17/15

TWENTY-NINTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF ST. CHARLES STATE OF LOUISIANA

NO. P-10, 792 DIVISION “E” SUCCESSION OF THERESA ANN PHILLIP NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR SALE OF PROPERTY AT PRIVATE SALE Notice is hereby given that Margaret P. Hunter and Marie P. Hogh, CoAdministratrixes of this Succession have applied for an order authorizing them to sell the following described property, for the price of $48,000.00, as is provided in the Petition filed in the record, and to execute any and all other documents which may be required: THAT CERTAIN PIECE OR PORTION OF GROUND, together with all the buildings and improvements thereon, all rights, ways, privileges, servitudes, appurtenances and advantages thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining, situated in the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana, in that portion thereof known as Live Oak Manor Subdivision, being a resubdivision of a portion of Live Oak Manor Plantation, in Sections 6, 36 and 37, Township 13 South, Range 22 East, Southeastern Land District of Louisiana, West of the Mississippi River, in accordance with the survey of Subdivision Planning Engineers, Inc., and John W. Mitchell, Surveyor, dated March 16, 1959, revised June 9, 1959, approved by Jefferson Parish Council under Ordinance No. 4152, adopted July 30, 1959, registered in COB 486, folio 469, Entry No. 159-352, Parish of Jefferson, which survey is filed in Plan Book 36, folio 22 in the Office of the Clerk of Court for the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana, which piece or portion of ground is more particularly described as follows: Lot No. 10 in Square No. 4 bounded by Helis Drive, Richelle Street, the Southeastern boundary of the subdivision and the eastern boundary of the subdivision and Live Oak Manor Drive, which said lot commences at a distance of 330 feet from the corner of Helis Drive and Richelle Street and measures thence 57.77 feet front on Helis Drive by a depth along the sideline nearer Richelle Street of 95 feet, by a

Improvements thereon bear Municipal No. 201 Helis Drive.

Any heir, legatee or creditor who opposes the proposed sale must file his opposition within seven (7) days from the date of last publication of this notice.

Hahnville, Louisiana, this 9th day of February, 2015.

Cynthia Mollaire, Deputy Clerk of Court Attorney: T. Robert Lacour Address: 3220 Williams Blvd.

Kenner, Louisiana 70065 Telephone: 504-443-1353 Gambit: 2/17/15 & 3/10/15

TWENTY-FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF JEFFERSON STATE OF LOUISIANA

NO.:623-100 DIVISION “N” SUCCESSION OF FRED M. TROWBRIDGE, SR. NOTICE OF PUBLICATION OF THE FINAL TABLEAU OF DISTRIBUTION NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the creditors of this Estate and to all other persons herein interested to show cause within seven (7) days from this notification (if any they have or can) why the Final Tableau of Distribution presented by the Executor of this estate should not be approved and homologated and the funds distributed in accordance herewith.

Deputy Clerk Attorney: Leandro R. Area Address: 704 Carondelet Street New Orleans, Louisiana 70130 Telephone: (504) 5813838 Gambit: 2/17/15

CIVIL DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH OF ORLEANS STATE OF LOUISIANA

NO. 2013-2677 DIVISION “G” SUCCESSIONS OF PINKIE NUTTERVILLE, WIFE OF/AND GEORGE ARNETT, BLANCHE ARNETT, WIFE OF/AND WILLIE MCCASKILL AND WILLIAM ARNETT NOTICE OF FILING OF TABLEAU OF DISTRIBUTION NOTICE IS GIVEN that Walter Dupart, Administrator in the above numbered and captioned matter, has filed a petition for authority to pay estate debts of the succession in accordance with a tableau of distribution filed in these proceedings. The petition can be homologated after the expiration of seven (7) days from the date of the publication of this notice. Any opposition to the petition must be filed prior to its homologation.

By Order of the Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans Dale N. Atkins, Clerk of Court for the Parish of Orleans Attorney: John A. E. Davidson Address: 2901 Independence Street Suite 201 Metairie, LA 70006 Telephone: 504-779-7979 Gambit: 2/17/15

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Improvements bear Municipal No. 3404 Massachusetts Avenue.

NOTICE

depth along the opposite sideline of 135.17 feet by a width in the rear of 135.17 feet all in conformity with a survey made by J. J. Krebs and Sons, Surveyors, dated November 19, 1962, resurveyed September 20, 1965.

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Pet-Adopt-A-Thon Mail in Date: March 3 Issue Date: March 10

SPONSOR FORM:

$25 TO SPONSOR ONE PET

As part of its ongoing efforts to find permanent homes for homeless pets, Gambit and Metairie Small Animal Hospital present the Biannual Pet Adopt-A-Thon!

Featuring adoptable pets from Spaymart, Louisiana SPCA, Humane Society of Louisiana, Jefferson Parish Animal Shelter and other pet rescues in the New Orleans area.

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Send $25 per animal: bestofneworleans.com/pets MAIL IN: Attn: Pet Adopt-A-Thon ONLINE: to fillout the sponsor form online

Name(s) of Sponsor(s):

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