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CONTENTS MARCH 1, 2016
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STAFF President & CEO | MARGO DUBOS Publisher | JEANNE EXNICIOS FOSTER Administrative Director | MARK KARCHER
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NEWS
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THE LATEST
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D. ERIC BOOKHARDT, RED COTTON, ALEJANDRO DE LOS RIOS, HELEN FREUND, KEN KORMAN, BRENDA MAITLAND, NORA MCGUNNIGLE, ROBERT MORRIS, NOAH BONAPARTE PAIS
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WED. MARCH 2 | Uruguayan troubadour Juan Wauters picks and grins his way through his two solo albums — N.A.P. North American Poetry and the current Who Me? (Captured Tracks) — like Seu Jorge transposing Jonathan Richman instead of David Bowie. Former Beets bandmate Tall Juan also appears, making it two for the price of Juan. Video Age and Yuppie Teeth open at 10 p.m. at Siberia.
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SEVEN THINGS TO DO IN SEVEN DAYS
Inside jokes
Royal Teeth with Naughty Professor
Stand-Up NOLA kicks off comedy series with an all-local lineup
WED. MARCH 2 | Lafayette indie pop band Royal Teeth headlines the kickoff to the Wednesday at the Square spring concert series. There is an art market and food and drink vendors. Naughty Professor opens. From 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Lafayette Square.
BY ALEX WOODWARD @ALEXWOODWARD
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
MATT OWENS’ NAME HAS APPEARED ON THE BRIGHT WHITE MARQUEE outside
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the Joy Theater several times. Owens — a self-described “Kenny Rogers” comedian whose deliberate, Southerndrawl storytelling recounts an overly detailed online dating profile and the time he rode in a trunk to buy crack — says his friends often text him, “Hey, your name is up here.” “I’m like, ‘Don’t worry about it, I’ve already taken a bunch of pictures,’” he says. A new series of stand-up comedy shows at the Joy is the first in town to put local comedians on a marquee. Kicking off the Joy’s 2016 comedy season is the first of eight Stand-Up NOLA shows — on March 4, Laura Sanders headlines a bill with Shervey Carter, Dane Faucheux, Lauren LaBorde, Kamari Stevens and Chris Trew. This year, Stand-Up NOLA features four locals-only showcases and four shows over the summer featuring touring headliners with local openers, all with diverse lineups and styles — of “people who are more cerebral, others who are more animated,” Owens says. In 2014, Owens was among a handful of local comics (including Joe Cardosi, Katie East, Drew Platt and Andrew Polk) opening for Louis C.K. at the Joy. “My goal after that night was, ‘Man, I really want to get back on that stage,’” Owens says. Last year, Owens premiered, produced and hosted three locals-only comedy shows at the Joy that served as a trial run for the 2016 season. “I wanted to build this thing bringing different people together on a big show,” he says. “I really want to grow the scene in New Orleans and be an integral part of it.” The city’s stand-up comedy renaissance has expanded from a handful of open mics and showcases to shows every night of the week,
whether in bars, a full-time improv and sketch theater, or standing-room only crowds at music venues. And comedians now are moving to New Orleans to make it their home base. “I kind of wanted to move here before it got huge,” says Sanders, who moved from Ohio to New Orleans in 2015. “I wanted to sneak in here now while it’s a new thing rather than get on the train late. I want to be part of the train. … It’s so awesome to see a scene where anything you see, a comedian built. The creativity that goes into shows, the passion that goes into shows, and how many shows can thrive here. It’s all people coming here because they liked the energy of the scene.” Sanders has performed comedy for nearly a decade, and in February, her live album Oh God Please Like Me debuted at No. 1 on iTunes’ comedy chart. (A bonus track, “Lagniappe,” featuring fellow Ohio
MARCH 4 LAURA SANDERS PERFORMS AT STAND-UP NOLA 8 P.M. FRIDAY THE JOY THEATER, 1200 CANAL ST., (504) 528-9569; WWW.THEJOYTHEATER.COM TICKETS $20-$30
ex-pat Kamari Stevens, was recorded in New Orleans.) “If you really want to do comedy — what really made me want to move here the most, which sounds dumb because it sounds like a diet plan: It’s a lifestyle, it’s not one decision,” Sanders says. “It’s the thing you’re doing every day. I was like, ‘Where do I want to be doing that every day?’”
FRI.-SUN. MARCH 4-20 | Four audience members get a shot at the trophy in the musical about a small town’s annual spelling bee and its cast of quirky young competitors. At 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts.
Dead Man Walking FRI. & SUN. MARCH 4 & 6 | The New Orleans Opera Association presents composer Jake Heggie and librettist Terrence McNally’s modern opera based on Sister Helen Prejean’s work with death row inmates. At 8 p.m. Friday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts.
Soul Fest SAT.-SUN. MARCH 5-6 | The gospel and soul festival features Hi-Lyfe, Gospel Soul Children, Mike “Soulman” Baptiste and LACEE on Saturday. Trombonist Glen David Andrews closes the event Sunday. Music is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. both days at Audubon Zoo.
CeeLo Green SUN. MARCH 6 | It’s been a rough few years for Thomas DeCarlo Callaway, but the rotund rapperturned-pop pariah is aiming for a rebirth/rebranding as a quivering Cupid on his new LP Heart Blanche (Atlantic) and this strippeddown “Love Train” tour. Escort opens at 9 p.m. at Tipitina’s.
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Melinda Morris
@MelindaLMorris Did margaret Orr just say “things are beginning to get crunked”?
Michelle Hunter NOLA @MichelleHunter
Bounty hunter holding a theft suspect on Bourbon Street at Taser-point... #NolaScanner
James Davis
@JDouglasDavis A Library of Congress except for New Orleans bounce remixes of popular songs.
T-Bob Hebert @TBob53
“Are you going to do for the federal budget what you did for the Louisiana budget?” “Absolutely” - Bobby Jindal Never Forget
Cecile Richards @CecileRichards
Reminder: Women in TX were already traveling to Louisiana to get abortion care - this ruling means even that is not an option.
Neil Abramson @NeilAbramson
I voted against 1c sales tax increase today; not b/c I don’t believe we need additional revenue for higher ed, health care, etc. 1/3 #lalege
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The number of rides Uber drivers made in New Orleans in 2015. ACCORDING TO A REPORT THIS MONTH FROM MAYOR MITCH LANDRIEU’S OFFICE, “transportation network companies” (or TNCs, like Uber) are expanding for-hire ride service “to historically less-served areas such as Algiers and New Orleans East.” More than half of taxi rides begin in the French Quarter and Central Business District — but only 40 percent of Uber rides start there, according to the report. There were 2.8 million cab rides in 2015, still up from 2013’s 2.6 million but down slightly from 2014’s 2.9 million. Cab drivers sued the city earlier this year, citing what they called UberX drivers’ unfair advantage, saying TNC drivers don’t need more rigorous permits or vehicle checks, despite the city’s sweeping (and expensive) cab requirements. Meanwhile, Lyft — an Uber competitor that also uses an app-based hail-a-ride service — plans to open in the New Orleans area this year and is recruiting drivers on its website. — ALEX WOODWARD
Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down
Zachary Richard was named the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities’ 2016 Humanist of the Year at a Feb. 12 event. Richard is a musician and writer from Acadiana whose work spans more than four decades and includes 20 albums, poetry and textbooks, as well as activism to preserve Louisiana’s culture and language, particularly Cajun culture.
Diamond Kitchell Gordon
Bobby Jindal’s administration
was named a 2016 Dole Caregiver Fellow by the Elizabeth Dole Foundation, recognizing military and veteran caregivers. Gordon cares for her husband Allen, an Iraq War veteran, and is an advocate for veteran caregivers. The New Orleans resident is the only Louisiana fellow among 30 honorees in 2016.
failed on numerous occasions in 2014 and 2015 to file reports on the efficacy of the many tax incentive programs that Team Jindal bestowed on corporations and industries in previous years. According to the Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s latest annual report to state lawmakers, more than $1 billion a year in tax incentives for 2013 and 2014 went underreported or not reported at all, despite a state law requiring such reports.
C’est What
? Carrollton Boosters plan to build a new youth sports complex on The Fly at the riverbend. What do you think?
16% GREAT; KIDS NEED MORE PLAY SPACE
84% BAD; BUILD IT SOMEWHERE ELSE
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Our story and poll about Carrollton Boosters’ plan to build a new youth sports complex on green space at the Riverbend drew a lot of comment: “This is the ONLY place uptown to view the river and spend a day. Why would you destroy the peace and serenity of this sacred place with even more speeding soccer moms and announcements from the huge press tower of the complex?” — Christy
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COMMENTARY
Louisianans will cast ballots in national party nominating primaries in which their voices mean much more than usual. THE 2016 PRESIDENTIAL RACE HAS ALREADY SEEN LOTS OF INTERESTING TWISTS, and another one is coming
Saturday, March 5: Louisianans will cast ballots in national party nominating primaries in which their voices mean much more than usual. The Democratic and Republican nominations are far from settled, which is causing some heartburn in both parties (particularly the GOP). This year it means six states — Arkansas, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Nebraska and Louisiana — will be heard this coming weekend. Consider that in 2012 Louisiana Democrats easily coalesced around incumbent President Barack Obama, while Republicans chose between former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney (the eventual nominee), and former U.S. House Speaker Newt Gingrich. Nearly half of Louisiana Republicans backed Santorum, who had the evangelical vote sewn up. This year, things are a lot less certain, thanks to bombastic GOP frontrunner Donald Trump, whose no-holds-barred campaign has confounded pundits and left his opponents flummoxed — and jockeying for position. Both Florida Sen. Marco Rubio and Texas Sen. Ted Cruz would love to corner that evangelical vote this time around, while Ohio Gov. John Kasich hopes to gain visibility by staying on the high ground and retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson struggles to remain relevant. Cruz is as nakedly ambitious a presidential candidate as we’ve seen since North Carolina’s former Sen.
John Edwards sought the Democratic nomination. Rubio may indeed be, as he claimed early on, “the future of the Republican party,” but it’s not clear yet if his future is now. Despite Trump’s lack of traditional evangelical bona fides, he’s shown surprising strength among self-identified Christian voters. That could help him in Louisiana. On the Democratic side, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton hoped to have the nomination locked up by now, but Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders has electrified the party’s progressive wing, vexing insiders and forcing Clinton to shore up her left flank at a time she’d rather run toward the center. A Feb. 17 survey by Public Policy Polling showed Clinton with a 31-point lead over Sanders in Louisiana (due largely to her support among African-Americans). Still, Clinton is taking no chances — hence her high-profile endorsements from U.S. Rep. Cedric Richmond, Monroe Mayor Jamie Mayo, former Sen. Mary Landrieu and Mayor Mitch Landrieu (who referred to Sanders’ “tooth fairy ideas” when endorsing Clinton). Sanders leads among young voters, who historically vote in smaller numbers — but he inspires staunchly liberal Democrats. This Tuesday — March 1 — is “Super Tuesday,” when 12 states will vote or caucus. By the March 15 primaries, we may have a better idea of who the nominees will be. If Trump still leads the GOP field, it will be interesting to see if some Republicans begin to talk openly about a brokered convention. No matter what happens, this year’s presidential nomination process has been historic. That’s why it’s more important than ever that Louisianans who are registered Democrat or Republican show up in force this Saturday.
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I-10 News on the move Jon Batiste and Stay Human — bandleader and house band for The Late Show With Stephen Colbert — return to New Orleans for the band’s first club performance in the city since the late-night gig began in September 2015. Stay Human will headline the Civic Theatre during the second week of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival at 10 p.m. Saturday, April 30. Tickets are $25. (The band also performs earlier that day at Jazz Fest.) Batiste, a Kenner native and graduate of the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts, has shown comic chops on The Late Show, teaching Colbert how to “hang” on Frenchmen Street and how to play jazz. P H OTO C R E D I T: P E T E R LU E D E R S
2. Tell us how you really feel
“Bobby Jindal was a better cult leader than Jim Jones. We drank the elixir for eight years. We remained in a conscious state — we walked to the edge of the cliff, and he watched. And guess what? Unlike Jim Jones, he did not swallow the poison. What a shame.” — Jefferson Parish Sheriff Newell Normand, during the Metropolitan Crime Commission’s annual awards luncheon last week. Normand was just getting warmed up: “The fact of the matter is that he’s now out there on Twitter and on public spaces trying to rewrite history — and we hadn’t even figured out what history is. We know we face a $2 billion to $2.2 billion budget shortfall next year, somewhere between $700 million and $900 million between now and June 30. And he’s trying to get everybody to believe that he did a phenomenal job.” Normand added, “We did this to ourselves, myself included, because I endorsed that idiot.”
3. Primary day March 5 The Louisiana presidential preference primary is March 5, but if recent numbers are any guide, voters won’t be overrunning the polls. “Historically the presidential preference primary turnout is between 10 and 15 percent,” Meg Casper, press secretary for Secretary of State Tom Schedler, told Gambit, “except in [President Barack] Obama’s first election in 2008, when it was close to 25 percent and again in 2012 when it was close to 20 percent.”
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Focusing on youths and poverty The New Orleans City Council’s first-ever meeting of its Youth Services and Empowerment Committee spotlighted New Orleans’ child poverty crisis, from the burdens on working-poor families to the ways economic stress disrupts brain development and enforces neighborhood violence. One in three New Orleans children lives in poverty — the committee aims
to identify and discuss what makes a child “poor,” what the city is doing to help and where the gaps are. Last year, The Data Center released its child poverty report and youth index, finding that as of 2014, more than 78,000 children live in poverty in New Orleans, 22 percentage points above the national average. New Orleans children also “are having a rough beginning” right at birth, said Data Center senior research fellow Vicki Mack. In 2013, 12.5 percent of children were born with low birth weight — compared to 10 percent statewide and 8 percent nationwide. The city’s infant mortality rate is 9.3 per 1,000 live births, compared to 8.7 statewide and 6 nationwide.
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Leon Cannizzaro in a debate over the DA’s transfer of juvenile offenders to Criminal District Court. Guidry wants to create a screening process to determine whether certain juvenile offenders should be tried in “adult” courts. In a letter to Guidry, Cannizzaro warned that changes to his office’s criminal justice strategy “without any regard to the effect such a reduction would have on public safety” could have “dangerous” results. More than a dozen local, state and national criminal justice officials and advocates discussed youth transfers at the Council’s Feb. 24 Criminal Justice Committee. According to a report from the Southern Poverty Law Center, the DA transfers more than 80 percent of its cases involving 15- and 16-year-olds to Criminal Court, where young offenders are tried as adults. Guidry’s push has the support of Orleans Juvenile Court Judge Candice Bates-Anderson, Orleans Public Defender head Derwyn Bunton, Criminal District Judge Laurie White, some members of the City Council and others.
6. Duke: Vote for Trump Former state representative and Ku Klux Klan leader David Duke stopped short of endorsing Donald Trump for president, but he told his Internet radio audience last week that “voting against Donald Trump at this point is really treason to your heritage.” On his website, Duke warns, “Jewish NeoCommies (progressives) and Jewish NeoConservatives (NeoTrotskyites) have united tribally to unleash a flood of excrement upon Donald Trump, whom they see as a real threat to their Jewish Establishment agenda.” “David Duke endorsed me?” Trump said, when reporters asked him about it. “OK, all right. I disavow, OK?”
Guidry challenges Cannizzaro’s criminal justice strategy
7. The coach stays
New Orleans District A City Councilwoman Susan Guidry’s push to see fewer teenagers enter the adult criminal justice system pits her against District Attorney
New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton told NBC Sports’ Pro Football Talk he is close to finalizing a deal to stay with the team for four or five years. Payton, who has
led the Black and Gold for 10 years and is its 10th full-time coach, is among the league’s most highly paid coaches, at a rumored $8 million per year.
8. Moody’s darkens fiscal mood
As if Louisiana didn’t already have enough fiscal woes, what with former Gov. Bobby Jindal leaving the state nearly $3 billion in the hole — last week Moody’s Investors Service downgraded the state’s bond rating. For good measure, Moody’s added a “negative outlook” to its assessment of Louisiana, signaling another potential downgrade. The downgrade came as state House members reached a compromise with Gov. John Bel Edwards and passed a watered-down version of the governor’s proposed, temporary one-cent sales tax hike.
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Verret inaugurated at Xavier University Xavier University formally inaugurated C. Reynold Verret last week as the sixth president of the university, succeeding Dr. Norman Francis, who stepped down last year after 47 years. Verret, a native of Haiti, has been in the position seven months.
10. Going Greenway Friends of the Lafitte Greenway — stewards and advocates of the 3-mile trail cutting through Bayou St. John and into the French Quarter — hosts its 10th annual hike this week, its first since the pathway’s completion. Hikers meet at 10 a.m. March 5 at Congo Square in Armstrong Park, and the 3-mile guided hike (which includes mid-hike entertainment from Capoeira New Orleans, Crescent Lotus Belly Dancers, Hey Now Hooping and Zulu Tramps) ends at Second Line Brewing (433 N. Bernadotte St.), with environmental demonstrations and food trucks. A free shuttle takes hikers back to Armstrong Park. More info: www.lafittegreenway.org/hike2016.
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Hey Blake, I heard some people talking about the “Old Desire neighborhood.” Where is that? JOYCE SILVERMAN
Dear Joyce, Desire, a part of the Upper 9th Ward, still exists on every list of New Orleans neighborhoods, but it has undergone changes over the past half-century. Its general boundaries, according to the City Planning Commission, are Gentilly Boulevard to the north, Florida Avenue to the south, the Industrial Canal to the east and Peoples Avenue to the west. A former cypress swamp, the area developed into a center for transportation, including railroad lines and the Industrial Canal, which was opened in 1923. After World War II, many African-American families purchased small lots in the area to build houses. The neighborhood also is important in music history as home to several former nightclubs, including the Hideaway Club, where producer Dave Bartholomew and Imperial Records owner Lew Chudd discovered Fats Domino in 1949. That club was located within the 98 acres that were cleared in 1949 to make way for the Desire Housing Project. When it opened in 1956, the 1,860-unit housing development for low-income African-Americans was one of the largest public housing sites in the country. By the
The Desire Housing Project was replaced with The Estates, a mixedincome residential development. P H OTO B Y K A N DAC E P O W E R G R AV E S
1960s, the Desire project housed more than 13,000 residents and had the greatest population density in New Orleans. In addition, many of the buildings (built on a sinking former landfill) were poorly constructed, causing living conditions to deteriorate over time. Hurricane Betsy flooded the area in 1965. In 1970, the development was the scene of an infamous standoff and shootout between New Orleans Police and an offshoot of the Black Panthers. The area continued to decline in the 1980s and became notorious for murders and crime. The housing project was demolished in stages, beginning in 1996. In the early 2000s, just before Hurricane Katrina, a new mixed-income neighborhood was developed on the site. Built at a cost of $80 million, it is now called The Estates. Two schools were built within the Desire development: Robert R. Moton and Henderson H. Dunn. George Washington Carver High School also is well-known in the Desire area, having turned out NFL great Marshall Faulk.
BLAKEVIEW LOCATED WITHIN THE DESIRE NEIGHBORHOOD for many years was the headquarters and baking plant for McKenzie’s Pastry Shoppes, better known simply as McKenzie’s. The plant at 3847 Desire Parkway turned out the king cakes, buttermilk drops, turtles, pies and cakes that were sold in retail locations across the city. The first store opened in 1924 at 4926 Prytania St. (now the Creole Creamery). Owner Henry McKenzie sold the store to Daniel Entringer in 1936. Over the years, Entringer and his son Donald built a 54-store empire. The business closed in 2000. The recipes were purchased by the Tastee Donuts chain, which now offers McKenzie’s products in several of its stores.
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THE LEGISLATIVE LOGJAM OVER TAXES-VERSUS-CUTS FINALLY BROKE LAST WEEK, in favor of both.
No surprise there. The solution to Louisiana’s multi-billion-dollar structural deficit — the legacy of former Gov. Bobby Jindal — always was going to involve compromise. Democrat Gov. John Bel Edwards and House GOP leaders each conceded just enough to push a temporary one-penny sales tax increase through the Republican-dominated Lower Chamber. The House also passed a slate of GOP-sponsored spending cuts. Those cuts trimmed the current budget much more than the governor wanted, but that’s the nature of compromise. Meanwhile, Moody’s Investors Service downgraded Louisiana’s bond rating on the same day that the House passed the sales tax. That was awful news, but it underscored Edwards’ and university presidents’ pleas for more revenue. Edwards said from the get-go that the penny sales tax hike — on top of Louisiana’s existing four-cent sales tax — would be a temporary measure. He initially was said to favor a five-year term, then three years. Last week, he agreed to 18 months. The spending cuts and sales tax now go to the Senate, where Edwards holds greater sway. Both bills (and any others the House may pass) may undergo some revision in the Senate, but the tenuous nature of the House compromise weighs against substantial revision. The sales tax is the centerpiece of Edwards’ budget fix, but even with the House-passed cuts, the state would still be at least $200 million short of covering the $943 million budget gap for the current fiscal year — not to mention the $2 billion-plus gap for the next fiscal year, which begins July 1. The House declined to take up several other revenue bills at the end of last week, and its fractured membership makes the governor’s task of getting the required twothirds majority (70 votes) for any tax hike a daunting one. The special session must end by March 9, so there’s no time for gridlock. If gridlock should set in, the whole package of cuts and taxes could end up being rewritten at the eleventh hour by a six-member conference committee. Important bills often wind up in conference, where conferees (three from each
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Senate President John Alario is a veteran of forging compromises to move through legislation.
chamber) literally can rewrite a bill entirely. When a bill emerges from conference, it goes directly to both chambers for a straight up-or-down vote. No amendments. All or nothing. A final showdown. As the clock ticks down to the final hours, all eyes will be on Senate President John Alario, R-Westwego, the dean of the Legislature. Alario knows this process better than anyone. He is the master of the conference committee and a deft hand at forging compromise. As the House anguishes over every detail of every tax measure and every spending bill, Alario sits patiently in the Senate, knowing he may be called upon to sort things out. I can almost hear him whispering to his House counterparts, “Come to Papa.” It’s a comforting scenario to legislative veterans, but time is short — and raising $943 million in three months is a tall order.
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Coming Attraction A four-screen movie house in Mid-City will give New Orleans a new neighborhood theater — and, the owner hopes, lovers. a new center for film lovers BY KEN KORMAN PHOTOS BY CHERYL GERBER
BRIAN KNIGHTEN STANDS AT THE CENTER OF THE BAR AND LOUNGE AREA IN THE LOBBY OF HIS SOON-TOOPEN BROAD THEATER, a four-screen movie palace
in the heart of Mid-City. It’s mid-February, and The Broad is about a week away from the planned date for its long-delayed opening. Surrounding Knighten are ladders, power tools, planks of unfinished wood and a layer of sawdust covering the room that looks like you could measure it with a yardstick. Workers have just tried to move a stone slab intended for the top of the theater’s wraparound bar, only to see it split in two. “It wasn’t the one I ordered, anyway,” Knighten says with the laugh of a man about to see a long-deferred dream spring to life. That sense of humor has served Knighten well during the nearly two-year effort to build The Broad. A few days after the slab-splitting incident, permit-related issues forced another delay of the theater’s planned opening — scheduled for March 4 as Gambit went to press. But the result, Knighten hopes, will be a modern take on the old-fashioned, independent and communityfocused movie theater. The Broad’s 12,000-square-foot space will feature four theaters with 65 to 125 seats each, all with the latest technologies for picture and sound and stadium seating for optimal sight lines. Eight beers and four wines on tap will be available in the lobby, and a food menu beyond popcorn and candy will be added in the weeks ahead. Tickets at the Broad will cost $10, which is 12 percent to 20 percent less than regular prices at other large, first-run theaters in the area — and a bargain compared to 3-D and IMAX screenings offered elsewhere.
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General manager Brian Jones (left) and Broad Theater owner Brian Knighten oversee renovations at the soon-to-open film complex in Mid-City.
Knighten and general manager Brian Jones plan to tie all this together with an emphasis on presenting independent, foreign and regionally made films, which until now have found a local audience that’s engaged and passionate but limited in size. The Broad aims to expand that market, enhance appreciation for art-house cinema in New Orleans and establish a new, centrally located hub for film culture. “Movie theaters in general don’t make a lot of money,” Knighten says. “But I believe in the power of film to build community and start conversations. Ultimately, it’s about building this place for the city of New Orleans.” KNIGHTEN’S ROAD TO ESTABLISHING THE BROAD THEATER began in 1999 when he
was 23 years old. While having dinner at Katie’s Restaurant & Bar, he overheard a couple at the next table talking about how Mid-City’s Movie Pitchers theater was about to close. “It had been just surviving, not bringing in a lot of income,” Knighten recalls. “But it was very well-loved by everyone, including myself.” The next day, Knighten went to see the owner of Movie Pitchers, who said he was losing his lease because the property was being sold to a grocery chain. But he offered to let Knighten take over Movie Pitchers if he found a way to keep it open. Knighten fought the sale of the property in civil court but lost, and the building was torn down. “I ended up getting chairs, pro-
jectors — a lot of old, bad equipment, and I stored it for 10 years,” Knighten says. Knighten was born in Baton Rouge and moved to the West Bank with his family at age 12. He studied at the University of New Orleans and worked in Tulane University’s Latin American Studies department writing curriculum for teacher training and managing a film library. He left Tulane to start his own distribution company for Latin American films and later established a renovation and construction business. But he maintained his interest in building an independent movie theater in New Orleans. Knighten looked for an ideal theater space “hardcore for about five years, then sporadically for 10 more years,” he says. He moved to Baltimore after Hurricane Katrina but returned to New Orleans a year later with a neighborhood theater still on his mind. “It’s very hard to find a large space in New Orleans with parking and everything else you need for a movie theater at an affordable price,” he says. “Everything kind of came together when I found this place.” The brick and stucco building at 636 N. Broad St. is one of very few examples of Spanish Mission style architecture in New Orleans. It was built in 1923 and sold the following year to plumbing, heating and ventilation contractors Sciambra & Masino, whose name is still on the building. It has served as home to a charity bingo hall, a boat shop, a plumbing supply company and the House of Champions boxing gym, among other businesses. It was in poor condition when
Knighten took over. “Abandoned, vacant, blighted,” he says. “It wasn’t falling apart but there was a lot of termite damage to deal with. And there had been some bad construction decisions, more aesthetic than architectural. But there was really nothing in here. None of these [interior] walls was here.” Knighten says it has been a long, slow building process. He handled the renovation himself and announced a spring 2015 opening. “It was a big, expensive project and I was over-optimistic,” Knighten says. But the main reason for the delays was his evolving vision for the space. The original plan was to open The Broad with two screens and add two more later, “but the momentum and the need were there to build out screens three and four
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— and to make number four a 125-person, festival-size screening room,” Knighten says, even though that part of the building was “basically a dirt floor” when he acquired it. “I decided I wanted to say, ‘This is what we are’ from the start,” he says, “instead of growing it little by little.” THERE WAS ANOTHER REASON TO LIVE WITH THE DELAYS and
open with four screens: to make an impression on film distributors, who ultimately choose where to show their films. “If I had just two screens and turned great numbers, then one of the national chains might have said, ‘Wow, we should build a theater over there too,’” Knighten says. “They still might, but at least we’ll have a foot down in the neighborhood and something to back it up with.” Knighten found another essential piece of The Broad Theater puzzle when he hired general manager Brian Jones in November 2015. Jones has a long history as a manager for New Orleans movie houses, including the Prytania Theater, the Uptown Square Cinema (which closed in 1998) and The Theatres at Canal Place. He shares Knighten’s love for art-house cinema and his belief in film’s potential as a positive force in the community. “The first question Brian asked me was, ‘Why would you leave a steady job for this?’” says Jones, who had been working as general manager of The Grand Theatres in Slidell. “Part of it was I wanted to get back to the city, but these are the movies I want to show. This is where I came from.” As Knighten tells it, Jones
couldn’t hide his enthusiasm for The Broad. “He quit his other job without really confirming that he had the job here,” Knighten says. “He just said, ‘I’ll be there tomorrow!’ It’s been great. I tend to think out in the clouds about what we can do. He has the ability to bring it back down and be a little more realistic.” The first thing Knighten and Jones want to do is engage local audiences with an appealing mix of movies. Newly released independent, foreign and regional films will be balanced by the best of Hollywood’s latest along with cult classics and arthouse favorites. Programming “is very fluid right now,” Jones says. “We’re going to try a bunch of different things and see what works. But we’ll always have at least one foreign film on screen.” It’s hard to imagine a better test for the tastes of local filmgoers than The Broad’s scheduled opening slate of films. Included will be new Hollywood “war comedy” Whiskey Tango Foxtrot, which stars Tina Fey and is based on journalist Kim Barker’s memoir The Taliban Shuffle: Strange Days in Afghanistan and Pakistan; Mustang and A War, two of this year’s nominees for the Best Foreign Language Film Academy Award; and a double feature of cult favorites Spaceballs and Galaxy Quest, which are a nod to the resurgence of Star Wars as a cultural juggernaut. Two things the Broad will not be offering are 3-D — “I hate 3-D,” Knighten says — and commercials before feature presentations. “I never considered it,” he says. The Broad also is interested in other types of programming.
THE BROAD THEATER IS NOT THE ONLY LOCAL FILM HOUSE present-
ing arthouse cinema and building community connections. Indywood Theater plans to reopen in late March or early April with a new 5,000-square-foot, two-screen facility in Bywater and a strong vision for supporting local culture and presenting imaginative fare.
Central City’s Zeitgeist Multi-Disciplinary Arts Center has offered its own take on indie film for the last three decades, including at Movie Pitchers. The Prytania Theatre and Chalmette Movies regularly exhibit foreign and independent films, and the 27-year-old New Orleans Film Society and upstart Shotgun Cinema present screenings and festivals. Knighten believes The Broad’s location at the center of the burgeoning Broad Street commercial corridor represents a unique opportunity to bring film culture to the widest audience yet. “I feel like Mid-City is truly representative of all types of people in New Orleans,” he says. “There may be other spaces in the city as open and welcoming as we’d like to be, but we have the unique potential to represent the entire city. “Hopefully we’ll appeal to everyone.” — Ken Korman is Gambit’s movie critic.
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Theater Two was designed with a small stage in front of the screen and a bar at the back of the room. The setup lends itself to talks, panel discussions and live performances of scores for silent movies. Knighten hopes The Broad will serve as a home to outside film festivals and “would love to get a regular comedy troupe in here like Movie Pitchers had.” Knighten envisions connecting with local filmmakers through screenings of work-in-progress films and student projects along with something he’s calling a Nonprofit Spotlight. “We might have one or two nights a month where we partner with local nonprofits and give back a percentage,” Knighten says. He also has an idea to help develop and present short film pieces about local nonprofits before regular screenings.
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WHAT’S IN STORE @missywilkinson
NOLA to a T BY STEPHANIE METHERALL
Bywater Clothing owner JoAnne Casey (left) and employee Alaina Paquette sell New Orleans-centric T-shirts and accessories. PHOTO BY CHERYL GERBER
BY MISSY WILKINSON
STOCKED WITH SCREENPRINTED BAMBOO T-SHIRTS, LOCALLY MADE SOAP AND ART
depicting shotgun houses, it’s clear that Bywater Clothing (4432 Magazine St., 504-5026206; www.bywaterclothing. com) is an homage to New Orleans. What’s less obvious is why the Magazine Street boutique is named for a downtown neighborhood. Founder JoAnne Casey says she named the shop for the neighborhood where she grew up. After 30 years away from New Orleans, Casey felt compelled to return in 2008. “I needed to come back home,” Casey says. “I decided when I was putting [the store] together to try to put as much New Orleans stuff in it as I could. Most of the stuff in here is locally designed, locally made or handmade.” Casey founded NOLAGirl when she returned to the city. It was a departure from her 27-year career in insurance claims, so Casey started small: by selling her bamboo T-shirts at local festivals and expos. “I have a good friend who’s a runner, and she suggested I try the racing expos,” Casey says. “I didn’t think it was my thing, but I decided after a couple years of her bugging me that I should try it, and it has turned out really well.” Last year, Casey saw an opportunity for a storefront location and opened Bywater Clothing in June 2015. Casey sells her NOLAGirl brand and bamboo clothing, as well as work by more than 20 local
SHOPPING NEWS THE ESPLANADE (1401 W. Esplanade Ave., Kenner, 504-465-2161; www.simon. com/mall/the-esplanade) hosts The Easter Bunny Photo Experience Friday, March 4 through Saturday, March 26. Kids can meet the bunny and get their pictures taken. BUFFALO EXCHANGE (3312 Magazine St., 504-8917443; www.buffaloexchange. com/locations/neworleans) is moving to a new location at 4119 Magazine St. on Thursday, March 10. The secondhand clothing store will be closed Wednesday, March 9.
artists. Gifts, clothing, mugs, signed and mounted watercolors, jewelry, books, home accessories and more round out the shop’s inventory. Bywater Clothing uses a portion of its proceeds to donate dog food to Animal Rescue New Orleans. “We typically donate 300 pounds of dog food every four to six weeks,” Casey says. “We try to help out as much as we can, because my rescue dog came from there.” Casey enjoys getting to know the artists and storeowners on Magazine Street and participating in community events by hosting book signings and live music
during Art for Art’s Sake. Although her entry into the world of athletic wear was unexpected, Casey says the local running community inspired her to compete. “I was looking at my goals from a couple years ago, and one of them was to do a 5K,” Casey says. “Now, I’ve done a 10K, a half-marathon, and then when I was 59, I did my first triathlon.” Though Casey came in last place at the triathlon, the shirt she wore (and designed) sums up her attitude: “It said, ‘Dead last is greater than not starting.’”
TRASHY DIVA (citywide; www.trashydiva.com) hosts DivaCon, a convention for fans of the vintage-inspired women’s clothing brand. There will be private shopping events and a talk by founder and designer Candice Gwinn taking place between Thursday, March 3 and Sunday, March 6. Visit the Trashy Diva Facebook page for more information. LE JOUET (1700 Airline Drive, Metairie, 504-837-0533; www.lejouet. com) holds a tent sale from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, March 5. Select toys and bikes will be for sale.
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The Cheezy Cajun is a restaurant and food market. BY H E L E N F R E U N D @helenfreund AT THE CHEEZY CAJUN, A NEW RESTAURANT AND MEAT MARKET
on St. Claude Avenue, the cheeses of Wisconsin prove they can hold their own. Aged yellow and white cheddars are melted over potato tots; pepper Jack is liquefied and drizzled onto sandwiches; curds are fried until crispy and soft inside; and just about everything is sprinkled with some type of cheese. Owners Michael Ducote and Doug Minich opened their Cajun-themed meat market and sit-down eatery in Bywater late last year, blending the influences of Acadiana (Ducote hails from Lafayette) and the cheeses of Wisconsin, to which both men have close ties. It’s the latest in a series of butcher shop and restaurant hybrids, and all the Cajun trademarks are here, including a rotating mix of spicy boudin links, cracklings, smoked ham hocks and plastic containers brimming with pimiento cheese. Despite the takeout appeal of what’s in the display cases, the spot feels like a welcoming neighborhood restaurant. Dining is a casual affair. Butcher paper covers the tabletops, and meals are accompanied by the faint hum of refrigerators, casual banter at the bar counter and the soft background sounds of old-time country, Americana and honky-tonk. As the name implies, cheese is featured prominently, and the owners take obvious pride in their Wisconsin connections, displaying blocks of sharp and aged cheddars, creamy blue cheeses and other varieties imported from the Badger State. The fried cheese curds are excellent and could be in the running for
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New Orleans’ best new bar snack. Yellow cheddar curds have a fried feather-light crust, and the crispy spheres arrive in a pyramid paired with ranch dip. With one bite, the lighter-than-air shell dissolves, giving way to a pillowy mass of melted cheese. A strong Cajun theme anchors the simple menu of sandwiches and Southern-accented entrees. A pile of hot pink pickled onions and a dollop of whole grain mustard accompany very spicy, earthy boudin links. The fried chicken sandwich arrives slathered in pimiento cheese in a dense, slightly sweet biscuit. The sandwich is served open-faced, topped with thick-cut, horseradish-spiked bread-and-butter pickles that add brininess to the rich dish. At brunch, the deluxe bloody mary is the Cadillac of breakfast cocktails. Served alongside a pony of Miller High Life, the spicy drink is topped with pickled accoutrements — green beans, okra, olives, green onions — and a buttery and salty boudin ball. A breakfast plate of beef debris and poached eggs features tough debris, but the straightforward dish
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Chef Maryjane Rosas combines Cajun dishes and Wisconsin cheeses at The Cheezy Cajun. P H OTO B Y C H E R Y L G E R B E R
is saved by golden-fried potato skins. Shaped like flower petals, hollowed out and crispy, the potatoes soak up the surrounding juices and egg yolk. The kitchen does its best to lighten a menu brimming with heavy items, including offering a daily vegetarian selection and a few salads. The house salad features fresh, leafy greens dressed with herbs, tomatoes, pickled peppers and onions. There isn’t much in the way of dessert, but the cheese board ($12) offers a nice way to sample a daily selection of cheeses while also savoring a medley of housemade pickles and jellies. It serves as a good reminder that the cheese always can stand alone. Email Helen Freund at helensfreund@gmail.com
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America” in March. The Nigerian-born chef, who until recently operated the Lagos stall at St. Roch Market, is hosting a string of collaborative dinners exploring black identity in America. “The objective of the dinner is to create a space where folks can talk about blackness and black identity,” Wey says. “The idea is to host a dinner that is a collaboration between myself and a guest, whose life and work represent a unique perspective on blackness.” The series will be held on Mondays in March at Shank Charcuterie (2352 St. Claude Ave., 504-218-5281; www.shankcharcuterie.com). The five-course Nigerian meal ($45) features fried plantains, pepper soup, roasted cassava balls and grilled whole snapper. Wey says the menu may change slightly from event to event. Guest speakers include filmmaker Zac Manuel (Mar. 7); Rashida Govan (Mar. 14), executive director of Project Butterfly; CAC Director Neil Barclay (Mar. 21); and local food activist Jenga Mwendo (Mar. 28). Each collaborator contributes a theme for informal discussion during and after the meal. There also will be an event in Detroit on April 6. Wey says he plans to open a freestanding local restaurant focusing on Nigerian cuisine. For more information or to reserve tickets, visit www.fromlagos.com/ new-orleans. — HELEN FREUND
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CAVAN (3607 MAGAZINE ST., 504509-7655; WWW.CAVANNOLA. COM), the restaurant from the team
(www.leblancandsmith.com) behind Sylvain (625 Chartres St., 504265-8123; www.sylvainnola.com ), Meauxbar (942 N. Rampart St., 504569-9979; www.meauxbar.com) and Barrel Proof (1201 Magazine St., 504-299-1888; www.barrelproofnola.com) opened Feb. 19 inside the two-story Victorian home in the Lower Garden District known as the Cockerton House. The menu from Kristen Essig and sous chef Ben Thibodeaux features ingredients and dishes found across American coastal areas, so PAGE 20
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diners can expect a lot of seafood with Southern touches. Bar snacks include hushpuppies with whipped lardo and peel-and-eat shrimp. Cavan opens daily at 4 p.m. for drinks and 5 p.m. for dinner. — HELEN FREUND
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Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 504-218-4590; www.elpasomex. com) opened in Metairie Feb. 22. It occupies the former SOHO Asian Cuisine spot and joins the chain’s 15 restaurants in Louisiana and Florida. The extensive menu includes a familiar array of Tex-Mex fare, such as queso, guacamole prepared tableside, quesadillas, nachos, burritos, tacos, fajitas and frozen margaritas. The new restaurant is open daily for lunch and dinner. — HELEN FREUND
Chais lounge
WINE BAR AND BISTRO THE DELACHAISE (3442 St. Charles Ave.,
504-895-0858; www.thedelachaise. com) will open a second location called Chais Delachaise in the space formally home to The Sammich (7708 Maple St.), which closed late last year. Owner Evan Hayes opened the St. Charles Avenue wine bar in 2003, offering an extensive selection of wines by the glass, cured meat and cheese selections and a menu of globally inspired bistro fare. The new spot will be similar, Hayes says, and will be open daily at 3 p.m. with a wine happy hour and a bistro menu for dinner. Hayes plans to serve lunch on weekends in the future. “It’s basically a bistro version of the Delachaise,” Hayes says. — HELEN FREUND
New Ed-ition
LOCAL RESTAURATEUR ED MCINTYRE WILL OPEN MR. ED’S SEAFOOD AND OYSTER BAR on St. Charles
Avenue this spring. It’s the seventh restaurant for McIntyre, who runs restaurants in Jefferson Parish and Mr. Ed’s Oyster Bar & Fish House (512 Bienville St., 504-309-4848) in the French Quarter. Stacy Meyer, the restaurant group’s area manager, said McIntyre plans to be open the new location in March, following renovations. “Char-broiled, raw and fried oysters will be our specialty,” Meyer says. The restaurant will serve lunch and dinner daily and will have a full bar. — HELEN FREUND
3-COURSE INTERVIEW
Jana Billiot CHEF JANA BILLIOT, WHO RECENTLY WAS PROMOTED to chef de cuisine
at Restaurant R’evolution, knows a thing or two about Louisiana food. Born and raised in rural Louisiana, Billiot grew up hunting and fishing and cooked the fruits of her labor. After attending culinary school at the Chef John Folse Culinary Institute, Billiot went to work at chef Rick Tramonto’s fine-dining restaurant Tru in Chicago, before joining him and chef John Folse at Restaurant R’evolution in 2010. Billiot spoke with Gambit about how her childhood helped shape her outlook on food and fine dining.
How did your upbringing in Louisiana shape your outlook on food? BILLIOT: I’m from a tiny town called Johnson Bayou in Cameron Parish. I literally graduated with nine people at my public high school, and that included students from two different towns. I was very, very sheltered — from the mud, essentially. From the time I was 13, I started working at a seafood market. I’d have to be there at 5 a.m. every day … and that was really how I grew up — hunting, fishing and living off the land. We grew up with chickens, goats, horses, cows and pigs. Every year to this day we still have an annual boucherie. True Southern Creole and Cajun traditions revolve around cooking like that — big gumbos, big crawfish boils, big crab boils. To this day I still love to go hunting and fishing with my dad. I grew up cooking, but I didn’t really know that it was what I wanted to do until I went to college.
How does your background translate to your career in fine dining? B: When I was introduced to (chef) Tramonto and read about his restaurant — and then when I started working there later — I was overwhelmed with the intricate and fine details involved with (his) cooking. It’s like a whole other level of fine dining. I feel like I really honed my skills there. I learned to have that eye for detail and understand and respect it, and [I] learned how important it is
to notice (detail) and to be able to bring that out in food. Coming to (Restaurant) R’evolution, at first, I wanted to use tweezers on everything, and I was doing all this crazy stuff. I wanted to pull from something that I knew and what I had been experiencing for the last four years. I struggled for a while in the beginning with the menu. I was always trying to make it just a little too intricate; it was a little too out of place and just not traditional enough. Then, I had this revelation when I realized, “This is just traditional, Southern Creole and Cajun food. I already know this.” I just had to figure out a way to marry the two so that it worked and it was still successful.
Do you think multicourse, extreme fine dining has a home in New Orleans? B: I don’t see there being that large of a demographic here for that kind of restaurant, especially the price point. To be honest, for me, it goes against what I think dining in New Orleans is. Why does there need to be a place in New Orleans for dining like that when it exists all over the country? New Orleans is so unique all on its own. If the niche doesn’t exist, I don’t feel that we necessarily need to create it. Tasting menus are out there; they’re everywhere. But they’re reasonable (here); it’s not as overwhelming. You don’t have to have a 12-course tasting menu. You can still have a tasting menu and at the end of it, the guests can still walk away thoroughly impressed and pleased and happy. — HELEN FREUND
EAT+DRINK BY NORA McGUNNIGLE
nora@nolabeerblog.com @noradeirdre
SOUR, FUNKY AND WILD BEERS ARE INCREASINGLY POPULAR IN NEW ORLEANS, and an upcoming New
Belgium Brewing Company event offers a look at the techniques used to make these types of beers. Batches of the same barrel-aged beer can have different flavors due to differences in the barrels. To create a consistent product, brewers blend the sour brews from different barrels until a final beer is perfected. New Belgium blending masters Lauren Salazar and Eric Salazar share their experience at a symposium March 10 at Warehouse Grille (869 Magazine St., 504-322-2188; www. warehousegrille.com). Attendees can taste various single-barrel, unblended batches of the base beer, New Belgium’s Love Oscar, and create their own blends to sample. The symposium is 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. and is limited to 50 people. The two also participate in a more casual event on March 9 at the Snooty Cooter at Cooter Brown’s Tavern (509 S. Carrollton Ave., 504-866-9104; www.cooterbrowns.com). They will be joined by brewers from NOLA Brewing
OF WINE THE WEEK
New Belgium Brewing Company has released an array of sour beers. P H OTO B Y N O R A M C G U N N I G L E
Company and Great Raft Brewing, with each offering samples of rare sour beers on draft. The New Belgium beers will be Love Felix and Oscar Kissed Cherry, a rare blend of Love Oscar and Transatlantique Kriek. Great Raft offers Mixed Feelings and the New Orleans debut of Oceans Between Us, an IPA brewed with Brettanomyces yeasts. NOLA Brewing provides two small-batch sour beers, Against the Currant and Out Tequil-Ya.
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BY BRENDA MAITLAND
2013 Borgogno Dolcetto d’Alba Piedmont, Italy Retail $20-$23
The Borgogno family began producing wines on their Piedmont estate in 1761. The estate was acquired by the Farinetti family eight years ago and continues to produce complex wines expressing the region’s terroir as they’ve updated the winery with modern equipment and viticultural practices. The region is known for the Nebbiolo varietals barolo and barbaresco, but dolcetto- and barbera-based wines are generally very good and more approachable sooner. For this wine, grapes were harvested from 40- to 50-year-old vines planted in sandy, calcareous, gravelly soils at more than 1,300 feet above sea level. The wine underwent natural fermentation and skin contact for more than a week in cool, temperature-controlled tanks. After bottling, it matured in the cellar for more than a year before release. In the glass, its bouquet features dark berries, savory aromas and hints of licorice and spice. On the palate, taste blackberry, black cherry, cranberry, herbal notes, firm tannins and a hint of bitter almonds on the dry finish. Decant 30 minutes before serving. Drink it with antipasti, pizza, lasagna, cannelloni and meaty dishes with Italian sauces. Buy it at: Pearl Wine Company and The Wine Seller. Drink it at: Emeril’s New Orleans, Coquette and Compere Lapin.
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5:30 p.m.-11 p.m. Friday NOLA Brewing Co., 3001 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 301-0117 www.nolabrewing.com NOLA Brewing Co. celebrates its seventh anniversary with music by Naughty Professor with Chali 2Na, The Motet with Leo Nocentelli and DJs Otto and Quickie Mart. Special beers for the event include an anniversary sour beer called Boysen the Wood. McClure’s Barbecue is available. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 general admission.
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Seated wine tasting 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m. Friday Martin Wine Cellar, 2895 Highway 190, Mandeville, (985) 951-8081 www.martinwine.com The tasting features wines from Mouritson Wines, Marilyn Wines, New Zealand’s Mount Beautiful winery and others. There also are hors d’oeuvres from the deli. Tickets $40.
MARCH 5
In the Kitchen with Nick Lama 2 p.m.-3 p.m. Saturday National Food & Beverage Foundation, 1504 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 267-7490 www.natfab.org Chef Nick Lama, owner of Avo Restaurant, presents a cooking demonstration featuring traditional Sicilian St. Joseph’s Day dishes. Free with museum admission.
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FIVE BREAKFASTS WITH BAKED EGGS
900 Dumaine St., (504) 522-7222 www.eatnola.com Eggs Provence are baked with butter, cream, herbs and bacon in a cast-iron skillet.
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5637 Magazine St., (504) 313-1316 www.districtcoffeebar.com Breakfast muffins are baked around a soft-boiled egg with three types of cheese and bourbon-braised bacon.
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Paladar 511 511 Marigny St., (504) 509-6782 www.paladar511.com Farm egg pizza features sunny-side up eggs, ham, braised endive and Gruyere cheese.
4226 Magazine St., (504) 371-5558 www.facebook.com/ rivistanola Egg in a Basket is a puff pastry topped with sour cream, roasted red peppers, a sunny-side up egg and Parmesan. 7217 Perrier St., (504) 866-4860 www.tartineneworleans.com Poached eggs are baked in brioche with Gruyere cheese.
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C O M P L E T E L I S T I N G S AT W W W. B E S T O F N E WO R L E A N S .C O M 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. The deadline to update Out 2 Eat listings is 10 a.m. Monday.
AMERICAN Treasure Island Buffet — 5050 Williams Blvd., Kenner, (504) 443-8000; www. treasurechestcasino.com — The all-youcan-eat buffet includes seafood and dishes from a variety of cuisines. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$
BAR & GRILL 701 Bar & Restaurant — 701 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 523-8995 — This surf shack serves burgers, salads, tacos and more. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily, late night Thu.-Sat., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$
A house burger features a glazed patty, dressed on a sweet sourdough onion bun. No reservations. Lunch daily, dinner Tue.Sat. Credit cards. $ Five Guys Burgers and Fries — 1212 S. Clearview Pkwy., Suite C, Harahan, (504) 733-5100; www.fiveguys.com — The menu features burgers with a variety of toppings such as grilled onions or mushrooms and barbecue sauce. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $ Ted’s Frostop — 3100 Calhoun St., (504) 861-3615; www.tedsfrostop.com — The menu features burgers with handmade patties, chicken tenders, crinkle-cut fries and more. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and early dinner daily. Credit cards. $
The American Sector — 945 Magazine St., (504) 528-1940; www.nationalww2museum.org/american-sector — The menu includes a burger, oyster po-boy, Cobb salad, fried chicken, Gulf fish and more. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
CAFE
Perry’s Sports Bar & Grill — 5252 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 456-9234; www.perryssportsbarandgrill. com — The sports bar offers burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches, tacos, salads, steaks and more. Open 24-hours Thursday-Sunday. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $
Cafe NOMA — New Orleans Museum of Art, City Park, 1 Collins C. Diboll Circle, (504) 482-1264; www.cafenoma.com — The cafe serves shrimp salad, chipotle-marinated portobello sliders, flatbread pizza and more. Reservations accepted. Lunch Tue.Sun., dinner Fri. Credit cards. $
Revival Bar & Grill — 4612 Quincy St., Metairie, (504) 373-6728; www.facebook. com/revivalbarandgrill — The bar serves burgers, po-boys, salads and noshing items. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $ The Rivershack Tavern — 3449 River Road, (504) 834-4938; www.therivershacktavern.com — This bar and music spot offers a menu of burgers, sandwiches and changing lunch specials. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $ Warehouse Grille — 869 Magazine St., (504) 322-2188; www.warehousegrille. com — The menu features upscale bar food, burgers, steaks, seafood and more. Reservations accepted. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily, brunch Fri.-Sun. Credit cards. $
BREAKFAST/BRUNCH Red Gravy — 125 Camp St., (504) 5618844; www.redgravycafe.com — The cafe serves rustic Italian fare and seafood dishes. Reservations accepted. Lunch and brunch Wed.-Mon. Credit cards. $$
BURGERS Cheeseburger Eddie’s — 4517 West Esplanade Ave., Metairie, (504) 455-5511; www. mredsno.com — There are specialty burgers, fried chicken, sandwiches, po-boys, shakes and more. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $ Dis & Dem — 2540 Banks St., (504) 909-0458; www.disanddem.com —
Antoine’s Annex — 513 Royal St., (504) 525-8045; www.antoines.com — The coffee shop serves pastries, sandwiches, soups, salads and gelato. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
Lakeview Brew Coffee Cafe — 5606 Canal Blvd., (504) 483-7001 — This casual cafe offers gourmet coffees, pastries, desserts, specialty sandwiches and salads. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily, dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $ Pearl Wine Co. — 3700 Orleans Ave., (504) 483-6314; www.pearlwineco.com — The wine bar offers cheese plates. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.Sat. Credit cards. $ Liberty’s Kitchen — 300 N. Broad St., (504) 822-4011; www.libertyskitchen.org — Students in the workforce development program prepare traditional and creative versions of local favorites. Reservations accepted. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $
CAJUN Daisy Dukes — 121 Chartres St., (504) 5615171; 123 Carondelet St., (504) 522-2233; 5209 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie, (504) 883-5513; www.daisydukesrestaurant.com — The New Orleans sampler features red beans and rice, jambalaya, a cup of gumbo, fried green tomatoes and a biscuit. No reservations. New Orleans locations are open 24 hours. West Napoleon Avenue: Breakfast and lunch Wed.-Sun., dinner Fri.Sat. Credit cards. $ Mulate’s Cajun Restaurant — 201 Julia St., (504) 522-1492; www.mulates.com — Cajun dishes include Catfish Mulalate’s, fried seafood platters, gumbo, boudin, po-boys and more. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$ PAGE 24
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CHINESE August Moon — 3635 Prytania St., (504) 899-5129; www.moonnola.com — The menu includes Chinese and Vietnamese dishes. Delivery available. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ Five Happiness — 3511 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 482-3935; www.fivehappiness.com — The large menu offers dishes from wonton soup to sizzling seafood combinations. Delivery available. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
COFFEE/DESSERT Angelo Brocato’s — 214 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 486-1465; www.angelobrocatoicecream.com — This sweet shop serves gelato, spumoni, Italian ice, cannolis, fig cookies and other treats. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $ Chez Pierre French Bakery & Cafe — 3208 Clearview Parkway, Metairie, (504) 467-3176; www.chezpierreneworleans.com — The bakery specializes in cakes, there’s also breakfast and Vietnamese dishes. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
CONTEMPORARY Bayona — 430 Dauphine St., (504) 5254455; www.bayona.com — Crispy smoked quail salad has pear and bourbon-molasses dressing. Reservations recommended. Lunch Wed.-Sat., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$ Brown Butter Southern Kitchen & Bar — 231 N. Carrollton Ave., Suite C, (504) 609-3871; www.brownbutterrestaurant.com — Vinegar-braised grilled beef short ribs are served over stone-ground yellow grits with arugula and boiled peanut salad. Reservations accepted. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat., brunch Sat-Sun. Credit cards. $$ The Delachaise — 3442 St. Charles Ave., (504) 895-0858; www.thedelachaise.com — The bar offers wines by the glass and a menu including mussels steamed with Thai chili and lime leaf. No reservations. Lunch Fri.-Sun., dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$ Suis Generis — 3219 Burgundy St., (504) 309-7850; www.suisgeneris.com — The menu features dishes such as pan-fried Gulf flounder with kumquat-ginger sauce, crispy Brussels sprouts and sticky rice. Reservations accepted for large parties. Dinner Wed.-Sun., late-night Thu.-Sat., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards accepted. $$
CREOLE Antoine’s Restaurant — 713 St. Louis St., (504) 581-4422; www.antoines. com — Signature dishes include oysters Rockefeller, crawfish Cardinal and baked Alaska. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Mon-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$ Bar Redux — 801 Poland Ave., (504) 5927083; www.barredux.com — The Cuban sandwich features roasted garlic pork loin, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, mustard and garlic mayonnaise on pressed French bread. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$ Bistro Orleans — 3216 W. Esplanade Ave., Metairie, (504) 304-1469; www.bistroorleansmetairie.com — A popular dish is oyster and artichoke soup. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
Tableau — 616 St. Peter St., (504) 9343463; www.tableaufrenchquarter.com — Tableau’s updated Creole cuisine includes bacon-wrapped oysters en brochette. Reservations resommended. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$ Willie Mae’s Scotch House — 2401 St. Ann St., (504) 822-9503 — This neighborhood restaurant is know for its wet-battered fried chicken. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$
DELI Kosher Cajun New York Deli & Grocery — 3519 Severn Ave., Metairie, (504) 888-2010; www.koshercajun.com — This New Yorkstyle deli offers corned beef and pastrami from the Bronx. No reservations. Lunch Sun.-Thu., dinner Mon.-Thu. Credit cards. $
for five or more. Lunch and dinner Tue.Sun. Credit cards. $$ Silk Road — 2483 Royal St., (504) 9446666; www.silkroadnola.com — Samosas are potato and pea turnovers and come with tamarind sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ Taj Mahal Indian Cuisine — 923-C Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 836-6859 — The traditional menu features lamb, chicken and seafood. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$ Tandoori Chicken — 2916 Cleary Ave., Metairie, (504) 889-7880 — The menu features tandoori dishes, curries, rice dishes, and vegetarian items. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$
Martin Wine Cellar — 714 Elmeer Ave., Metairie, (504) 896-7350; 2895 Hwy. 190, Mandeville, (985) 951-8081; 3827 Baronne St., (504) 899-7411; www.martinwine.com — Pork rib chops are served with boudin stuffing, Tabasco pepper jelly demi-glaze and smothered greens. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily, early dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$
Andrea’s Restaurant — 3100 N. 19th St., Metairie, (504) 834-8583; www.andreasrestaurant.com — Speckled trout royale is topped with lump crabmeat and lemon-cream sauce. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$
Cafe Gentilly — 5325 Franklin Ave., (504) 281-4220; www.facebook.com/cafegentilly — 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. $
Qwik Chek Deli & Catering — 2018 Clearview Pkwy., Metairie, (504) 456-6362 — The menu includes gumbo, po-boys, pasta, salads and hot plate lunches. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
Cafe Giovanni — 117 Decatur St., (504) 529-2154; www.cafegiovanni.com — Roasted duck is glazed with sweet Marsala and roasted garlic and served with garlic mashed potatoes. Reservations accepted. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$
The Landing Restaurant — Crowne Plaza, 2829 Williams Blvd., Kenner, (504) 467-5611; www.neworleansairporthotel.com — The Landing serves Cajun and Creole dishes. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
Welty’s Deli — 336 Camp St., (504) 5920223; www.weltysdeli.com — The New Orleans AK sandwich features a choice of four meats plus cheddar, provolone, pepper Jack and Swiss cheeses on a warm muffuletta bun. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Fri. 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. Reservations accepted. Dinner Tue.-Sat. Cash only. $$$
Brennan’s New Orleans — 417 Royal St., (504) 525-9711; www.brennansneworleans. com — Eggs Sardou is poached eggs over artichokes with Parmesan creamed spinach and choron sauce. Reservations recommended. Breakfast and lunch Tue.Sat., dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$
MeMe’s Bar & Grille — 712 W. Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette, (504) 644-4992; www. memesbarandgrille.com — MeMe’s serves steaks, chops and Louisiana seafood. Reservations accepted. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$ Messina’s Runway Cafe — 6001 Stars and Stripes Blvd., (504) 241-5300; www.messinasterminal.com — Jimmy Wedell seafood pasta features shrimp, crabmeat, crawfish and angel hair pasta. Reservations accepted for large parties. Breakfast and lunch daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$ Palace Cafe — 605 Canal St., (504) 5231661; www.palacecafe.com — Creative Creole dishes include crabmeat cheesecake topped with Creole meuniere. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$ Roux on Orleans — Bourbon Orleans, 717 Orleans Ave., (504) 571-4604; www.bourbonorleans.com — This restaurant offers contemporary Creole dishes. Reservations accepted. Breakfast daily, dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$
FRENCH Cafe Degas — 3127 Esplanade Ave., (504) 945-5635; www.cafedegas.com — Traditional French dishes includes pate, escargots bourguignons, mussles and fries and more. Reservations recommended. Lunch Wed.-Sat., dinner Wed.-Sun., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $
GOURMET TO GO Breaux Mart — Citywide; www.breauxmart. com — Breaux Mart prides itself on its “Deli to Geaux.” No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
INDIAN Nirvana Indian Cuisine — 4308 Magazine St., (504) 894-9797 — The restaurant’s extensive menu ranges from chicken to vegetable dishes. Reservations accepted
ITALIAN
Nonna Mia Cafe & Pizzeria — 3125 Esplanade Ave., (504) 948-1717; www.nonnamia. net — Shrimp Diablo is pan-seared shrimp, fettuccine and arrabbiata sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ Specialty Italian Bistro — 2330 Belle Chasse Hwy., Gretna, (504) 391-1090; www. specialtyitalianbistro.com — The menu combines old world Italian favorites and pizza. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ Vincent’s Italian Cuisine — 4411 Chastant St., Metairie, (504) 885-2984; 7839 St. Charles Ave., (504) 866-9313; www. vincentsitaliancuisine.com — Osso buco features a veal shank with angel hair pasta and veal demi-glace. Reservations accepted. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$
JAPANESE Kyoto — 4920 Prytania St., (504) 8913644 — “Box” sushi has more than 25 rolls.
Mikimoto — 3301 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 488-1881; www.mikimotosushi.com — Sushi choices include raw and cooked versions. Lunch Sun.-Fri., dinner daily. Delivery available. Credit cards. $$ Miyako Japanese Seafood & Steakhouse — 1403 St. Charles Ave., (504) 410-9997; www.japanesebistro.com — Miyako offers sushi, hibachi dishes, teriyaki and tempura. Reservations accepted. Lunch Sun.-Fri., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ Rock-N-Sake — 823 Fulton St., (504) 5817253; www.rocknsake.com — Rock-n-Sake serves traditional Japanese cuisine with creative twists. No reservations. Lunch Fri., dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$
LOUISIANA CONTEMPORARY Audubon Clubhouse Cafe — 6500 Magazine St., (504) 212-5282; www.auduboninstitute.org/visit/golf-cafe — Braised short rib comes with brandy roasted mushrooms and Parmesan grits. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Sun.-Fri., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$ Criollo — Hotel Monteleone, 214 Royal St., (504) 681-4444; www.criollonola.com — Baked stuffed Creole redfish is served with crabmeat and green tomato crust, angel hair pasta and Creole tomato jam. Reservations recommended. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$ Dick & Jenny’s — 4501 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 894-9880; www.dickandjennys.com — Sauteed Gulf fish is served with crawfish risotto and shaved asparagus. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$ Heritage Grill — 111 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Suite 150, Metairie, (504) 934-4900; www.heritagegrillmetairie.com — This spot offers duck and wild mushroom spring rolls with mirin-soy dipping sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $$ 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. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$ Ralph’s On The Park — 900 City Park Ave., (504) 488-1000; www.ralphsonthepark. com — Popular dishes include turtle soup finished with sherry, grilled lamb spare ribs and barbecue Gulf shrimp. Reservations recommended. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$ Restaurant R’evolution — 777 Bienville St., (504) 553-2277; www.revolutionnola.com —
SEAFOOD
“Death by Gumbo” is an andouille- and oyster-stuffed quail with a roux-based gumbo poured on top. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$
tures fajitas, burritos, tacos, chimichangas, quesadillas, nachos, tortas and more. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
Tivoli & Lee —The Hotel Modern, 2 Lee Circle, (504) 962-0909; www.tivoliandlee.com — 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. $$$
Casa Tequila — 3229 Williams Blvd., Kenner (504) 443-5423 — The El General combo plate includes a beef burrito, beef chile relleno, chicken enchilada, a chicken taco and guacamole. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$
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. No reservations. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
Juan’s Flying Burrito — 515 Baronne St., (504) 529-5825; 2018 Magazine St., (504) 486-9950; 4724 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 569-0000; www.juansflyingburrito.com — Juan’s serves tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, salads and more. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
Tommy’s Wine Bar — 752 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 525-4790 — Tommy’s Wine Bar offers cheese and charcuterie plates as well as a menu of appetizers and salads from the neighboring kitchen of Tommy’s Cuisine. No reservations. Lite dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
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. $$
MEDITERRANEAN/ MIDDLE EASTERN Hummus & More — 3363 Severn Ave., Metairie, (504) 833-9228; www.hummusandmore.com — The menu includes hummus, baba ghanoush, stuffed grape leaves, mousaka, seared halloumi, gyros, kebabs, shawarama dishes, wraps, salads and more. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
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. No reservations. Lunch and early dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
Mona’s Cafe — 504 Frenchmen St., (504) 949-4115; 1120 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 8618175; 3901 Banks St., (504) 482-7743; 4126 Magazine St., (504) 894-9800; www.monascafeanddeli.com — These casual cafes serve entrees including beef or chicken shawarma, kebabs, gyro plates, lamb, vegetarian options and more. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ Pyramids Cafe — 3151 Calhoun St., (504) 8619602 — Diners will find Mediterranean cuisine featuring such favorites as sharwarma prepared on a rotisserie. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
MEXICAN & SOUTHWESTERN Casa Borrega — 1719 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 427-0654; www.facebook.com/ casaborrega — Pozole de puerco is Mexican hominy soup featuring pork in spicy red broth with radish, cabbage and avocado and tostadas on the side. No reservations. Brunch, lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$
Live Oak Cafe — 8140 Oak St., (504) 2650050; www.liveoakcafenola.com — The cafe serves huevos rancheros with corn tortillas, black beans, fried eggs, ranchero sauce, salsa and Cotija cheese. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards. $$ The Market Cafe — 1000 Decatur St., (504) 527-5000; www.marketcafenola. com — Dine indoors or out on seafood either fried for platters or po-boys or highlighted in dishes such as crawfish pie, crawfish etouffee or shrimp Creole. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
NEIGHBORHOOD
Casa Garcia — 8814 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 464-0354 — Chiles rellenos include one pepper stuffed with cheese and one filled with beef, and the menu also fea-
HOT LUNCHES
House of Blues — 225 Decatur St., 3104999; www.hob.com/neworleans — The buffet-style gospel brunch features local and regional groups. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$
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Cafe B — 2700 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 934-4700; www.cafeb.com — This cafe serves an elevated take on the dishes commonly found in neighborhood restaurants. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$
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Chef Ron’s Gumbo Stop — 2309 N. Causeway Blvd., Metairie, (504) 835-2022; www.gumbostop.com — Stuffed gumbo features a hand-battered and fried catfish fillet atop chicken, sausage, shrimp and crabmeat gumbo. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ Joey K’s — 3001 Magazine St., (504) 891-0997; www.joeyksrestaurant.com — This casual eatery serves fried seafood platters, salads, sandwiches and Creole favorites. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ Katie’s Restaurant — 3701 Iberville St., (504) 488-6582; www.katiesinmidcity. com — 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. $$
PIZZA Louisiana Pizza Kitchen — 95 French Market Place, (504) 522-9500; www.lpkfrenchquarter.com — Jumbo Gulf shrimp are sauteed with sherry, tomatoes, white wine, basil, garlic and butter and served over angel hair pasta. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ G’s Pizza — 4840 Bienville St., (504) 4836464; www.gspizza.com — Pies feature hand-tossed, house-made dough and locally sourced produce. Delivery available. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ Marks Twain’s Pizza Landing — 2035 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 832-8032; www.marktwainpizza.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 — Diners can build their own calzones or pies from a list of toppings. Delivery available. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $
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Theo’s Neighborhood Pizza — 4218 Magazine St., (504) 894-8554; 4024 Canal St., (504) 302-1133; www.theospizza. com — There is a wide variety of specialty pies and diners can build their own from the selection of more than two-dozen toppings. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $ Wit’s Inn — 141 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 486-1600; www.witsinn.com — The neighborhood bar and restaurant offers a menu of pizza, calzones, salads, sandwiches, chicken wings and bar noshing items. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $
SANDWICHES & PO-BOYS The Big Cheezy — 422 S. Broad St., (504) 302-2598; www.thebigcheezy.com — The menu of gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches includes a namesake triple-decker Big Cheezy with Gouda, Gruyere, pepper Jack, cheddar, mozzarella and Monterey Jack on challah bread. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $ Killer Poboys — 219 Dauphine St., (504) 462-2731; 811 Conti St., (504) 252-6745; www.killerpoboys.com — Killer Poboys offers a short and constantly changing menu of po-boys. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Cash only at Conti Street location. $ Liberty Cheesesteaks — 5031 Freret St., (504) 875-4447; www.libertycheesesteaks. com — The Buffalo chicken steak features chicken breast dressed with wing sauce, American and blue cheese and ranch dressing is optional. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $ 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. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Sat. 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 slow cooked in its own jus. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Sat., early dinner Mon.-Thu., dinner Fri.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $
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Tracey’s Original Irish Channel Bar — 2604 Magazine St., (504) 897-5413; www. traceysnola.com — The neighborhood bar’s menu includes roast beef and fried seafood po-boys, seafood platters, fried okra, chicken wings, gumbo and more. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $
SEAFOOD Basin Seafood & Spirits — 3222 Magazine St., (504) 302-7391; www.basinseafoodnola. com — The menu includes grilled whole fish, royal red shrimp with garlic butter and crab and crawfish beignets with remoulade. Reservations accepted.Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ Blue Crab Restaurant & Oyster Bar — 7900 Lakeshore Drive., (504) 284-2898; www.thebluecrabnola.com — The seafood restaurant serves shrimp and grits, stuffed whole flounder, fried seafood and seasonal boiled seafood. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$ Bourbon House — 144 Bourbon St., (504) 522-0111; www.bourbonhouse.com — Bourbon House serves seafood dishes
including New Orleans barbecue shrimp, redfish, oysters from the raw bar and more. Reservations accepted. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$ 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. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ Crab Trap Seafood Restaurant — 105 Peavine Road, LaPlace, (985) 2242000 — The seafood house serves boiled seafood, barbecue shrimp or crabs, fried seafood platters, stuffed flounder, poboys and more. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Thu.-Sun. Credit cards. $$ Half Shell Oyster Bar and Grill — 3101 Esplanade Ave., (504) 298-0504; www. halfshellneworleans.com — Voodoo Bleu features bacon-wrapped char-grilled oysters topped with garlic-butter and blue cheese. No reservations. Lunch, brunch and dinner Thu.-Tue. Credit cards. $$ Mr. Ed’s Seafood & Italian Restaurant — 910 West Esplanade Ave., Kenner, (504) 463-3030; 1001 Live Oak St., Metairie, (504) 838-0022; www.mredsno. com — The menu includes seafood, Italian dishes, fried chicken, po-boys, salads and daily specials. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ 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. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$ The Stuffed Crab — 3431 Houma Blvd., Suite B, Metairie, (504) 510-5444 — Crab au gratin features crabmeat in cream sauce topped with cheddar cheese and is served with garlic bread and soup or salad. No reservations. Lunch Tue.-Sun., dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$
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. 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 — 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 — The tapas menu includes barbacoas featuring jumbo Gulf shrimp in chorizo cream over toasted bread medallions. Reservations accepted. Dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$
VEGETARIAN Good Karma Cafe — Swan River Yoga, 2940 Canal St., (504) 401-4698; www. swanriveryoga.com — The Good Karma plate includes a selection of Asian and Indian vegetables, a cup of soup, salad with almond dressing and brown or basmati rice. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner Sat. Credit cards. $$
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TUESDAY 1 Bacchanal — Mark Weliky Trio, 7:30 Bamboula’s — Vivaz!, 5:30; Dana & the Boneshakers, 9 Banks Street Bar — Valerie Sassyfras, 7 BB King’s Blues Club — BB King All Stars, 4 Bombay Club — Matt Lemmler, 8 Casa Borrega — Geovani Santos, 7 Checkpoint Charlie — Jamie Lynn Vessels, 7; Monte & the Revues, 11 Chickie Wah Wah — Albanie Falletta, 6 Circle Bar — Kia Cavellero, 6 Columns Hotel — John Rankin, 8 Crescent City Brewhouse — New Orleans Streetbeat, 6 d.b.a. — Treme Brass Band, 9 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — Tom Hook & Wendell Brunious, 9 Hi-Ho Lounge — Free Spirit Brass Band, 10 Jazz Cafe — The Key Sound, 7:30 Jazz National Historical Park — Richard Scott, noon Kerry Irish Pub — Jason Bishop, 8:30 Little Gem Saloon — Jon Roniger Trio, 7 Mag’s 940 — All-Star Covered Dish Country Jamboree, 9 The Maison — New Orleans Swinging Gypsies, 4; Gregory Agid Quartet, 6:30 Maple Leaf Bar — Rebirth Brass Band, 10:30 Neutral Ground Coffeehouse — Kyle Nachtigall, John Cico, Mike Liuzza, 7 Old Opera House — Chicken on the Bone, 7:45 Old U.S. Mint — Down on Their Luck Orchestra, 2 Preservation Hall — The Preservation HallStars feat. Shannon Powell, 8, 9 & 10 Prime Example Jazz Club — Sidemen+1, 8 & 10 Ralph’s on the Park — Joe Krown, 5 RF’s — Lauren Sturm, 4; Lucas Davenport, 7 Siberia — UV-TV, Castro Clones, Freddy Beach, Yikes!, 9 Spotted Cat — Andy Forest, 4; Meschiya Lake & the Little Big Horns, 6; Smokin’ Time Jazz Club, 10
Carousel Bar & Lounge — Tom Hook & Wendell Brunious, 8:30 Checkpoint Charlie — T-Bone Stone & the Happy Monsters, 7; Wyatt Act, 11 Chickie Wah Wah — John Rankin, 6 Circle Bar — Abysmal Lord, DJ Penetrol, 10 Columns Hotel — Andy Rogers, 8 Crescent City Brewhouse — New Orleans Streetbeat, 6 Davenport Lounge — Jeremy Davenport, 5:30 d.b.a. — Tin Men, 7; Walter “Wolfman” Washington & the Roadmasters, 10 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — George French Trio, 9 Dragon’s Den (downstairs) — Reggae Night with DJ T-Roy, Bayou International Sound, 10 Fountain Lounge at the Roosevelt Hotel — Tom Hook, 5:30 House of Blues — Jet Lounge, 11 Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse — Lady Sings the Blues feat. Dana Abbott, 5; Irvin Mayfield & the NOJO Jam, 8 Jazz Cafe — The Key Sound, 7:30 The Jefferson Orleans North — Jerry Embree & the Heartbeats, 6; Jerry Embree, 7 Kerry Irish Pub — Patrick Cooper, 8:30 Little Gem Saloon — Lynn Drury, 7 Loa Bar — Alexandra Scott, 8 The Maison — Jazz Vipers, 6:30 Mo’s Chalet — The Nite Owl, 7 Old Opera House — Chicken on the Bone, 7:45 Palm Court Jazz Cafe — Palm Court Jazz Band feat. Lars Edegran & Topsy Chapman, 7
Bacchanal — Jesse Morrow Trio, 7:30 Bamboula’s — Bamboula’s Hot Trio feat. Giselle Anguizola, 2; Mem Shannon Band, 10 Banks Street Bar — Major Bacon, 10 BB King’s Blues Club — BB King All Stars, 4 BMC — Mark Appleford, 5 Bombay Club — Kris Tokarski, 8
BB King’s Blues Club — BB King All Stars, 4 Blue Nile — Micah McKee & Little Maker, 7; Bayou International Reggae Night with DJ T-Roy, 11 Bombay Club — Kris Tokarski Duo with Aleksi Glick, 8 Buffa’s Lounge — Alexandra Scott and Josh Paxton, 5; Tom McDermott and Leslie Cooper, 8 Casa Borrega — Aaron Lopez-Barrantes, 7 Checkpoint Charlie — Domenic, 7; 30x90 Blues Women, 11 Chiba — Tom Worrell, 8 Chickie Wah Wah — FlyWay, 9 Circle Bar — Rik Slave’s Country Persuasion, 6; Nic Armstrong and the Thieves, Unknown Relatives, Sunrise:Sunset, 10 Columbia Street Taproom Grill — A Coastal Gentleman, 7 Columns Hotel — Marc Stone, 8 Crescent City Brewhouse — New Orleans Streetbeat, 6 Davenport Lounge — Jeremy Davenport, 5:30 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — The Todd Duke Trio, 9 Fountain Lounge at the Roosevelt Hotel — Tom Hook, 5:30 Freret Street Publiq House — Brass-A-Holics, 9:30 Funky 544 — Chicken on the Bone, 7:30 Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse — Ashlin Parker Trio, 5; The James Rivers Movement, 8 Kerry Irish Pub — Mark Parsons, 8:30 Le Bon Temps Roule — Soul Rebels, 11 Little Gem Saloon — Evan Christopher’s Clarinet Road, 7 The Maison — Jon Roniger, 4 Maple Leaf Bar — The Trio feat. Johnny Vidacovich, 10:30 Neutral Ground Coffeehouse — The March Divide, Pat Flory, Mark Fernandez, 7 Old Point Bar — Rick Tobey, 9 One Eyed Jacks — Fast Times ‘80s and ‘90s Night, 10 Palm Court Jazz Cafe — Duke Heitger & Tim Laughlin with Crescent City Joymakers, 8
Ralph’s on the Park — Joe Krown, 5
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Recovery Room Bar & Grill — Oscar & the Blues Cats, 8:30
RF’s — John Marcey and No Good Deed feat. Steve Mignano, 4; James Martin Band, 7
RF’s — Tony Seville, 7 Rivershack Tavern — Dave Ferrato, 7 Rock ’n’ Bowl — Gregg Martinez, 8 The Sandbar at UNO — Peter Martin, 7 Saucy’s — Mark Appleford, 6
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Prime Example Jazz Club — Jesse McBride & Next Generation, 8 & 10
Siberia — Juan Waters, Tall Juan (The Beets), Video Age, Yuppie Teeth, 9 Snug Harbor — Uptown Jazz Orchestra feat. Delfeayo Marsalis, 8 & 10
Rock ’n’ Bowl — Nathan & the Zydeco Cha Chas, 8:30 Siberia — Sam Doores, Luke Spurr Allen, Ryan Bear, Tyler Studdart, Pony Hunt, 9 Spice Bar & Grill — Kermit Ruffins & the Barbecue Swingers, 7 Spotted Cat — Sarah McCoy’s Oopsie Daisies, 4; Miss Sophie Lee, 6; Jumbo Shrimp, 10
Spotted Cat — Chris Christy’s Band, 4; Shotgun Jazz Band, 6; Antoine Diel & the New Orleans Misfit Power, 10
Three Muses — Tom McDermott, 5; Luke Winslow-King, 7:30
Three Muses — Leslie Martin, 5; Hot Club of New Orleans, 7
Vaughan’s Lounge — The Heart Attacks, 10
Vaso — Angelica Matthews & the Matthews Band, 10
Vaso — Bobby Love & Friends, 5
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FRIDAY 4 Andrea’s Restaurant, Capri Blu Piano Bar — Ruth Marie & the Walter Martin Group, 8 Bacchanal — Raphael Bas, 4:30; The Organettes, 7:30 Bamboula’s — Chance Bushman’s Rhythm Stompers, 1 Batch — Yisrael, 5 BB King’s Blues Club — BB King All Stars, 4 Bombay Club — Aleksi Glick Trio, 8:30 Buffa’s Lounge — Sneaky Pete & the Fens, 5; Davis Rogan, 8; Michael Liuzza, 11 Carousel Bar & Lounge — Robin Barnes Jazz Quartet, 5 Casa Borrega — Alexey Marti Trio, 7 Checkpoint Charlie — Domenic, 4; The March Divide, 7; The Jerk Officers, 11 Chickie Wah Wah — Michael Pearce, 6; Woodenhead, Helen Gillet, Charlie Wooton Trio, 9 Circle Bar — The Chris Lee Experience, 6; The Bush Hogs, 10 Columbia Street Taproom Grill — Rumor Mill, 10 Columns Hotel — Ted Long, 6 Crescent City Brewhouse — New Orleans Streetbeat, 6 Davenport Lounge — Jeremy Davenport, 9 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — The Panorama Jazz Band, 10 Fountain Lounge at the Roosevelt Hotel — Antoine Diel Trio, 5:30; Amanda Ducorbier Trio, 9 Frenchy Gallery — Matt Lemmler, 7 Funky 544 — Chicken on the Bone, 7:30 Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse — Joe Krown, 5; Leon “Kid Chocolate” Brown, 8 Kerry Irish Pub — Patrick Cooper, 5; Rubin/ Wilson Folk-Blues Explosion, 9 The Maison — Shotgun Jazz Band, 7 Marigny Opera House — Jazz Band Ball with Christopher Johnson and the Jazz Band Ballers, 7 Neutral Ground Coffeehouse — Agent 86, Betsy McGovern, Paul Shafer, 7 Old Point Bar — Jamie Lynn Vessels, 9:30 Old U.S. Mint — Patrice Fisher & ARPA, 2 Ooh Poo Pah Doo Bar — The One Stop Shop Band, 8 Palm Court Jazz Cafe — Lucien Barbarin & James Evans with Palm Court Jazz Band, 8 RF’s — John Marcey and No Good Deed feat. Steve Mignano, 6; Hyperphlyy, 9 Rock ’n’ Bowl — Sledgehammer, 9:30 The Roosevelt Hotel Bar — Moon Germs, 7 Siberia — David Liebe Hart, Valerie Sassyfras, Joystick!, Miss Wallace, 9 Southport Hall — The Chee Weez, 9 Spotted Cat — Andy Forest, 4; Washboard Chaz Blues Trio, 6:30; Cottonmouth Kings, 10 Three Muses — Royal Roses, 5:30; Meschiya Lake, 7:30 Ugly Dog Saloon — Gal Holiday & Carolyn Broussard, 7 Vaso — Bobby Love & Friends, 3
SATURDAY 5 Andrea’s Restaurant, Capri Blu Piano Bar — Ruth Marie & the Walter Martin Group, 8 Bacchanal — Red Organ Trio, 4; Will Thompson Quartet, 7:30
Bar Redux — The Blind Spots, The Sufficients, 8 BB King’s Blues Club — BB King All Stars, 4 Bei Tempi — Conga Queen, 10 Blue Nile — Washboard Chaz Blues Trio, 7 Bombay Club — New Orleans Ragtime Trio, 8:30 Buffa’s Lounge — Fr. Ron and Friends, 5; Marc Stone, 8; Stuart McNair, 11 Cafe Negril — Jamey St. Pierre & the Honeycreepers, 7 Casa Borrega — Fredy Omar con su Banda, 7 Checkpoint Charlie — Gate, 4; Kenny Triche, 7; J. Monque’D Blues Band, 11 Circle Bar — Mahayla, Mr. Universe, 10 Columbia Street Taproom Grill — The Quills, 10 Crescent City Brewhouse — New Orleans Streetbeat, 6 Davenport Lounge — Jeremy Davenport, 9 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — Vivaz!, 10 Fountain Lounge at the Roosevelt Hotel — Amanda Ducorbier Trio, 9 Funky 544 — Chicken on the Bone, 7:30 Golden Lantern — Esplanade Ave. Band, 7:30 Hi-Ho Lounge — Hustle with DJ Soul Sister, 11 Howlin’ Wolf Den — Cha Wa, 10 Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse — Leroy Jones Quintet, 8 Kerry Irish Pub — Speed the Mule, 5; Ruby Ross, 9 Little Gem Saloon — Kermit Ruffins & the BBQ Swingers, 7 & 9 Louisiana Music Factory — Perdido Jazz Band, 2; Nigel Hall, 3 The Maison — Chance Bushman & the Ibervillianaires, 1; Smoking Time Jazz Club, 7 Neutral Ground Coffeehouse — Igor, Crazy Whiskey, Patsy Grace, Bad Oyster Band, 7 Old Point Bar — Hill Country Hounds, 9:30 Palm Court Jazz Cafe — Brian O’Connell with Palm Court Jazz Band and Fred Lonzo, 8 Pour House Saloon — Sound Prizm with RacerX, 8 RF’s — Lucas Davenport, 6; Mario Abney Quartet, 9 Ritz-Carlton — Catherine Anderson, 1 Rock ’n’ Bowl — Supercharger, 9:30 The Roosevelt Hotel Bar — Moon Germs, 7 Siberia — Big Freedia, Katey Red, Vockah Redu, Magnolia Rhome, Fresh Da Kidd, Da Danger Boyz, DJ Kenji, 9 Spotted Cat — Panorama Jazz Band, 6 Three Muses — Gal Holiday, 5:30; Shotgun Jazz Band, 9 Tipitina’s — The Wild Magnolias, 10 Ugly Dog Saloon — Honey Island Swamp Trio, 7
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Buffa’s Lounge — Jazz Youth showcase with Crescent City Combo, 4; Swamp Kitchen, 7 Chickie Wah Wah — Sweet Olive Duo, 6 Circle Bar — Micah McKee & Little Maker, Blind Texas Marlin, 6 Columns Hotel — Chip Wilson, 11 a.m. Crescent City Brewhouse — New Orleans Streetbeat, 6 d.b.a. — Palmetto Bug Stompers, 6 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — Andrew Duhon, 9 Dragon’s Den (upstairs) — Church with Unicorn Fukr, 10 Funky 544 — Chicken on the Bone, 7:30 Gasa Gasa — Titus Andronicus, Craig Finn, 9 House of Blues — Nick Carter, 7 Howlin’ Wolf Den — Hot 8 Brass Band, 10 Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse — Germaine Bazzle, 8 The Jefferson Orleans North — The Pat Barberot Orchestra, 6:30 Kerry Irish Pub — Chip Wilson, 8 Little Gem Saloon — Cecile Savage Duo, 10 a.m. The Maison — Gregg Stafford & the Jazz Hounds, 4 Maple Leaf Bar — Joe Krown Trio feat. Walter “Wolfman” Washington & Russell Batiste, 10 Old Point Bar — Block Party with Big Jim & the Whiskey Benders, Anais St. John and the Green River Band, noon Palm Court Jazz Cafe — Lucien Barbarin with Sunday Night Swingsters and Mark Braud, 8 RF’s — Will Kennedy, 4 Ritz-Carlton — Catherine Anderson, 2 Siberia — Driftwood Soldier, Chuck Burns, Gardenella, 9 Spotted Cat — Kristina Morales & the Bayou Shufflers, 6; Pat Casey & the New Sound, 10 Three Muses — Raphael et Pascal, 5; Linnzi Zaorski, 8 Tipitina’s — CeeLo Green, 9 Ugly Dog Saloon — Big Easy Playboys, 3
MONDAY 7 Bacchanal — Helen Gillet, 7:30 Bamboula’s — Mark Rubin & Chip Wilson, 2; NOLA Swingin’ Gypsies, 5:30 Banks Street Bar — Lauren Sturm’s Piano Night, 7; South Jones, 10 BB King’s Blues Club — BB King All Stars, 4 Bombay Club — Josh Paxton, 8 Buffa’s Lounge — Arsene DeLay, 5 & 8 Checkpoint Charlie — Mike True, 7 Chickie Wah Wah — Alexis & the Samurai, 8 Circle Bar — Phil the Tremolo King, Every other Monday, 6 Columns Hotel — David Doucet, 8 Crescent City Brewhouse — New Orleans Streetbeat, 6 DMac’s — Danny Alexander, 8 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — John Fohl, 9 Hi-Ho Lounge — Bluegrass Pickin’ Party, 8; Instant Opus Improvised Series, 10
PATRICK STICKLES MUST SEE in Craig Finn a future version of himself — the one who survives. Stickles turned 30 on July 28 last year, the same day his New Jersey band Titus Andronicus released its fourth album, a 29-song, 93-minute, Shakespeareburning rock opera titled The Most Lamentable Tragedy (Merge). Finn was 29 when he disbanded Lifter Puller, moved from Minnesota to New York City and took a two-year break from making music before forming The Hold Steady, whose micro-detailed lyric sheets read like both a running color commentary and a preordained prophecy of Stickles’ in-the-shit existentialism. Finn titled his second solo LP Faith in the Future (Partisan), as if he’s trying to rewrite the dead ending of “No Future”/“The Days After No Future,” the rotting core of Titus’ 2008 debut The Airing of Grievances. (Cue Camus: “It was as if that great rush of anger had washed me clean, emptied me of hope, and, gazing up at the dark sky spangled with its signs and stars, for the first time, the first, I laid my heart open to the benign indifference of the universe.”) Finn first showed up as a sort of guardian angel on Titus’ second album, Civil War vessel The Monitor, quoting Whitman’s “Vigil Strange I Kept on the Field One Night” as if tucking Stickles in before the big sleep. Now they’re touring together — the narrator introducing the antagonist — in a discursive twin bill that deposits all that anxiety in a rudedug grave: “No Faith, No Future, No Problem.” Tickets $12. — NOAH BONAPARTE PAIS
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Irish House — Traditional Irish music session, 7 Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse — Gerald French & the Original Tuxedo Jazz Band, 8 Kerry Irish Pub — Claire Cannon and Kenna Mae, 8 The Maison — Chicken and Waffles, 5; Aurora Nealand & the Royal Roses, 7 Neutral Ground Coffeehouse — Jamey St. Pierre, Rigby, 9 Ooh Poo Pah Doo Bar — James Andrews & the Crescent City All-Stars with Bobby Love, 8 Preservation Hall — Preservation Hall Jazz Masters feat. Leroy Jones, 8 RF’s — David Bach, 4; Monty Banks, 7 Sidney’s Saloon — King James & the Special Men, 10 Snug Harbor — Charmaine Neville Band, 8 & 10 Spotted Cat — Sarah McCoy’s Oopsie Daisies, 4; Dominick Grillo & the Frenchmen Street All-Stars, 6; Jazz Vipers, 10 Teddy’s Hole in the Wall — Walter “Wolfman” Washington & Joe Krown, 8 Three Muses — Monty Banks, 5
CLASSICAL/CONCERTS Pierre Queval and Mathilde Gandar. Old Ursuline Convent, 1100 Chartres St., (504) 529-3040 — The pianist and violinist
perform as part of the Bishop Perry Center’s “Musical Prelude to the Celebration of Easter.” Free; donations accepted. 6 p.m. Thursday. Red Priest. Performing Arts Center Recital Hall, University of New Orleans, Lakefront Campus, (504) 280-7469; www.uno.edu — The modern classical group presents a creative program contrasting Handel’s music with other artists from the German Baroque. Tickets $15, $10 for UNO faculty, $5 for non-UNO students, free for UNO students. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.
CALL FOR MUSIC Crescent City Sound Chorus. The women’s chorus holds auditions at 7 p.m. Mondays at Delgado Community College. Call (601) 550-0983 or visit www. crescentcitysound.com. Kinderchor. Deutsches Haus, 1023 Ridgewood St., Metairie, (504) 522-8014 — The New Orleans German-American Children’s Chorus meets Saturday afternoons from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Membership is open to all ages and no prior experience in German or singing is necessary. Visit www.neworleanskinderchor.blogspot.com for details. New Orleans Volunteer Orchestra. The orchestra seeks musicians at intermediate level or higher. Visit www.novorchestra. com for details.
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OPENING THIS WEEKEND Eisenstein in Guanajuato (NR) — A biopic of documentarian Sergei Eisenstein’s quixotic adventures in Mexico. Zeitgeist Gods of Egypt (PG-13) — Gerard Butler sports gladiator sandals in this big-budget reboot of Egyptian mythology. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Chalmette, Kenner, Slidell, Regal, Canal Place Mei Ren Yu (R) — Mermaids and true love hamper a real estate mogul’s plans to develop an oceanfront property. Elmwood Whiskey Tango Foxtrot (R) — Puff piece reporter Kim Barker (Tina Fey) is a fish out of water on assignment in the Afghanistan war zone. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Kenner, Slidell, Regal Zootopia (PG) — Disney guns for another hit franchise with an animated feature about adorable talking animals (Happy Meal, anyone?) Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Kenner, Slidell, Regal
NOW SHOWING 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi (R) — Blow-’em-up action director Michael Bay steps into the 2016 presidential race. Elmwood 45 Years (R) — Andrew Haigh directs this drama about a couple (Charlotte Rampling and Tom Courtenay) who receive shattering news as they prepare to celebrate their wedding anniversary. Elmwood Anomalisa (R) — A depressed motivational speaker (David Thewlis) meets an inspired baked-goods sales rep (Jennifer Jason Leigh) at a convention in an uncannily realistic stop-motion feature. Elmwood The Big Short (R) — The housing market is rock solid. Elmwood, West Bank The Boy (PG-13) — Just because you’re nanny to a creepy porcelain doll doesn’t mean you don’t have to take care of him. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Slidell, Regal Brooklyn (PG-13) — Eilis (Saoirse Ronan) is a woman divided: caught between her old life in Ireland and her new one in 1950s New York. West Bank Carol (R) — A New York shopgirl (Rooney Mara) and a wealthy soon-to-be-divorcee (Cate Blanchett) find romance in Todd Hayes’ lauded adaptation of Patricia Highsmith’s novel The Price of Salt. Elmwood The Choice (PG-13) — Fall hopelessly into the arms of endless melodrama at the latest Nicholas Sparks book to become a tearjerker movie. Elmwood, Kenner, Regal Deadpool (R) — Self-aware super anti-hero Deadpool (Ryan Reynolds) undergoes an ill-advised cancer treatment that renders his snark indestructible. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Chalmette, Kenner, Slidell, Regal, Canal Place
Eddie the Eagle (PG-13) — Cut from the Olympic ski team, British athlete Michael “Eddie” Edwards (Taron Egerton) travels to Germany to test his skills at ski jumping, where he meets an unlikely coach (Hugh Jackman). Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Kenner, Slidell, Regal Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (PG-13) — Ferris Bueller (Matthew Broderick) has an uncanny skill at cutting classes and getting away with it. Intending to make a last duck-out before graduation, he “borrows” a Ferrari and embarks on a one-day journey through the streets of Chicago. Kenner, Slidell Fifty Shades of Black (R) — Kinky businessman Mr. Black (Marlon Wayans) doesn’t hesitate to whip out a few lines from another well-known movie. West Bank Hail, Caesar! (PG-13) — A bevy of movie stars develops a sense of humor long enough to send up Old Hollywood in the Coen brothers’ comedic mystery. Elmwood, Prytania, Canal Place How to Be Single (R) — You do want to be single, right? Then take Rebel Wilson’s advice. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Kenner, Slidell, Regal, Canal Place Hurricane on the Bayou (NR) — Director Greg MacGillivray explores Hurricane Katrina and Louisiana’s disappearing wetlands. Entergy Giant Screen Imagine Dragons: Smoke and Mirrors Concert (NR) — But you don’t have to imagine, because they’re live in concert! Elmwood, Slidell Journey to Space 3D (NR) — Captain Picard (Patrick Stewart) narrates a history of human space exploration. Entergy Giant Screen Kung Fu Panda 3 (PG) — Coming January 2037: Kung Fu Panda 14. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Chalmette, Kenner, Slidell, Regal The Lady in the Van (PG-13) — A man (Alex Jennings) forms an unexpected bond with a transient woman (Maggie Smith) living in a car that’s parked in his driveway. Elmwood, Canal Place London Has Fallen (R) — In London for the Prime Minister’s funeral, Mike Banning (Gerard Butler) discovers a plot to assassinate the attending world leaders. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Chalmette, Kenner, Slidell, Regal Race (PG-13) — In this biopic, Jesse Owens (Stephan James) strives to become the greatest track athlete in history during the 1936 Olympics, where he faces off against Adolf Hitler’s vision of Aryan supremacy. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Chalmette, Kenner, Slidell, Regal, Canal Place The Revenant (R) — In the uncharted wilderness of the Dakotas, a bear mauls a frontiersman (Leonardo DiCaprio, himself rapidly approaching bear status). Elmwood, Slidell, Regal Ride Along 2 (PG-13) — Good cop/ insecure cop team James and Ben (Ice
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CINEMATIC REALISM CAN BE A DOUBLE-EDGED SWORD in movies about war. Too often, films that mount an accurate depiction of the horrors of armed conflict shortchange audiences with superficial portraits of dam• Opens March 4 aged psyches and shattered lives. With A War, • Showtimes TBA the fictional story of a commander in the Danish army navigating the perils of modern war in • The Broad Theater, 636 N. Afghanistan, writer-director Tobias Lindholm Broad St., (504) 266-2366; aims for another kind of realism — one with three-dimensional characters and a focus on www.thebroadtheater.com the moral and ethical complexities faced by soldiers on the battlefield and beyond. One of several films nominated for a Best Foreign Language Film Oscar currently hitting local screens, the gritty A War takes cues from the first wave of American movies to address the Vietnam War in the late 1970s and early ’80s, such as The Deer Hunter and Coming Home. The conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq represent the first modern wars in which Denmark has taken part, and Lindholm clearly seeks to jump-start a public process of assessing the meaning and value of that country’s participation in the U.S.-led effort. The Danish perspective is a fresh one for a film of this type. A War switches back and forth between Company Commander Claus M. Pedersen (Pilou Asbaek) leading his men on treacherous patrols in Afghanistan and Pedersen’s wife Maria (Tuva Novotny) and their three children, who struggle at home in his absence. A split-second decision made on the battlefield leads to major shifts in tone and focus for the film, and it becomes a tense courtroom drama in its final third. The empty heroism and moral certainty of many American war movies are nowhere to be found. With its shaky handheld camera work and intermittently abrupt cuts, A War pushes Lindholm’s near-documentary visual style harder than it should. But natural performances save the day, not only as regards the film’s lead roles but also in its large ensemble of soldiers — almost all of whom are played by non-actor veterans of the Danish military and the Afghanistan war. Lindholm kept details of the battle sequences secret from the supporting cast, asking them only to react to events just as they were trained to do. The technique is remarkably effective and helps keep the story honest. The film addresses key issues surrounding Denmark’s (and other countries’) combat presence in Afghanistan in a surprisingly subtle way. In an important early scene, Pedersen tries to reassure his assembled troops after they’ve lost a soldier to an improvised explosive device (IED) while performing essentially meaningless patrols. Their presence in the area serves to maintain “momentum in winning the civilians over,” he tells them. It’s a page taken directly from real life, as is the roaring silence that meets this inadequate justification for risking soldiers’ lives on a daily basis. The title of the film is generic, but Lindholm means to deflect attention from the specifics of the Afghanistan war and quietly suggest that all ideologically driven military campaigns may be suspect by their very nature. It’s the kind of discussion-worthy, postwar reassessment whose time finally may have come. — KEN KORMAN
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Requiem for the American Dream (NR) — Noam Chomsky predicts the revolution in this documentary about income inequality. 6 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday. Zeitgeist
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Julia Street art walk. New Orleans Arts District, Galleries on Julia and Camp streets and St. Charles Avenue — Galleries in the Warehouse District host free openings 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday.
5 Press Gallery. 5 Press St., (504) 940-2900; www.5pressgallery.com — Work by Miro Hoffman, through Saturday. Antenna Gallery. 3718 St. Claude Ave., (504) 298-3161; www.press-street.com/ antenna — “Swimming to Inishkeel,” sculpture and video art by Malcolm McClay, through Saturday. Antieau Gallery. 927 Royal St., (504) 304-0849; www.antieaugallery.com — Work by Chris Roberts-Antieau, ongoing. Anton Haardt Gallery. 2858 Magazine St., (504) 309-4249; www.antonart. com — “Outsider Artist Expose,” folk and outsider art by Mose Tolliver, Howard Finster, Jimmy Lee Sudduth and Chuckie Williams, ongoing. Barrister’s Gallery. 2331 St. Claude Ave., (504) 525-2767; www.barristersgallery. com — “Bible Belt Buckle,” work by Silkey Thoss and Bob Tooke, through Sunday. “Paris, America: The ManoMano Group,” featuring Beau Tardy, Mara Marich, Cyr Boitard, Louis J. Gore and Sebastian Birchler, through Sunday. Berta’s and Mina’s Antiquities Gallery. 4138 Magazine St., (504) 895-6201 — Paintings by Mina Lanzas and Nilo Lanzas, ongoing. Byrdie’s Gallery. 2422 St. Claude Ave., (504) 656-6794; www.byrdiesgallery. com — “Doll Show,” group exhibition featuring Aguamala, Alice Aster, Al Benkin, Andre LaSalle, Betsy Sharp, Eriko Hatori, Jessica Radcliffe, Kiernan Dunn, Mama Yemi, Otto Splotch, Sean Dixon, Shannon Atwater and Shannon Tracy, through March 8. Casell-Bergen Gallery. 1305 Decatur St., (504) 524-0671; www.casellbergengallery.com — Work by Joachim Casell, Rene Ragi, Bedonna, Gamal Sabla, Phillip Sage and others, ongoing. Catalyst Gallery of Art. 5207 Magazine St., (504) 220-7756; www.catalystgalleryofart.com — Group exhibition of New Orleans-inspired art, ongoing. The Front. 4100 St. Claude Ave., (504) 301-8654; www.nolafront. org — “Compulsion,” work by Rosa Byun, Steph Marcus and Sean Starwars, through Sunday. “Fully Loaded,” work by Vanessa R. Centeno, through Sunday. “Rodeo,” work about Louisiana’s prison system by John Isiah Walton, through Sunday. Gallery B. Fos. 3956 Magazine St., (504) 444-2967; www.beckyfos.com — Paintings by Becky Fos, ongoing. Gallery Burguieres. 736 Royal St., (504) 301-1119; www.galleryburguieres.com — Mixed media by Ally Burguieres, ongoing. Good Children Gallery. 4037 St. Claude Ave., (504) 616-7427; www.goodchildrengallery.com — “Mutations,” works by Maddie Stratton and Selina Trepp; “Night
OPENING A Gallery for Fine Photography. 241 Chartres St., (504) 568-1313; www.agallery.com — “Resonantia,” sound-based photography by Louviere + Vanessa, opening reception 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday. Academy Gallery. 5256 Magazine St., (504) 899-8111; www.noafa. com — “Master Wood Carvings,” by Robert Moore, and “Open & Obvious,” mixed-media abstract paintings by Rhenda Saporito, opening reception 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday. Ariodante Gallery. 535 Julia St., (504) 524-3233; www.ariodantegallery. com — Work by Stephen Palmer and Eric Silva, opening reception 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday. Beata Sasik Gallery. 541 Julia St., (985) 288-4170; www.beatasasik.com — “Abstract Fragments,” paintings and jewelry by Beata Sasik, opening Saturday. The Foundation Gallery. 1109 Royal St., (504) 568-0955; www.foundationgallerynola.com — “Artemis Shift,” new work by Jane Talton and Magda Boreysza, opening reception 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday. Gallery 600 Julia. 600 Julia St., (504) 895-7375; www.gallery600julia.com — “Twilight Time,” oil paintings by Adam K. Hall with Ben Hamburger, opening reception 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday. LeMieux Galleries. 332 Julia St., (504) 522-5988; www.lemieuxgalleries.com — “Let Them See Cake,” paintings on copper by Benjamin Shamrock, reception with artist 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday. New Orleans Photo Alliance. 1111 St. Mary St., (504) 610-4899; www.neworleansphotoalliance.org — “Mile O’ Mud,” photographs by Malcolm Lightner, opening reception 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday. Octavia Art Gallery. 454 Julia St., (504) 309-4249; www.octaviaartgallery.com — “From Concealed to Revealed,” oil, mixed media and photography by Robert Kelly and Thomas Kelly, opening reception 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday. Ogden Museum of Southern Art. 925 Camp St., (504) 539-9600; www.ogdenmuseum.org — “A Place and Time Part 1: Photographs from the Permanent Collection,” reception 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday. Ten Gallery. 4432 Magazine St., (504) 333-1414; www.tengallerynola.com — “Formation,” mixed-media sculpture by Peter Barnitz, opening reception 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday.
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Clinic,” paintings by Peter Hoffman, both through Sunday. Graphite Galleries. 936 Royal St., (504) 565-3739; www.graphitenola com — Group exhibition by gallery artists, ongoing. Guthrie Contemporary. 3815 Magazine St., (504) 897-2688; www.guthriecontemporary.com — “Developer Drawings,” photographic manipulations by Lisa McCarty, through March. “Self & Others,” portrait photography by Aline Smithson; “Wish You Were Here,” photographic dioramas by Ayumi Tanaka, both through March 30. Hyph3n-Art Gallery. 1901 Royal St., (504) 264-6863; www.hyph3n.com — Group exhibition featuring Polina Tereshina, Walker Babington, Charles Hoffacker, Garrett Haab, Jacob Edwards, Wendy Warrelmann and Amy Ieyoub, ongoing. John Bukaty Studio and Gallery. 841 Carondelet St., (970) 232-6100; www. johnbukaty.com — Paintings and sculpture by John Bukaty, ongoing. J&S Gallery. 3801 Jefferson Highway, Jefferson, (504) 952-9163 — Wood carvings and paintings by local artists, ongoing. La Madama Bazarre. 910 Royal St., (504) 236-5076; www.lamadamabazarre.com — Mixed-media group exhibition by Jane Talton, Lateefah Wright, Sean Yseult, Darla Teagarden and others, ongoing. M. Francis Gallery. 1228 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 931-1915; www. mfrancisgallery.com — Paintings by Myesha Francis, ongoing. Martin Lawrence Gallery New Orleans. 433 Royal St., (504) 299-9055; www. martinlawrence.com — Special exhibit of works by Pablo Picasso, through Saturday. Martin Welch Art Gallery. 223 Dauphine St., (504) 388-4240; www.martinwelchart. com — Paintings and mixed media by Martin Welch, ongoing. Martine Chaisson Gallery. 727 Camp St., (504) 304-7942; www.martinechaissongallery.com — Group exhibition featuring gallery artists, through June 25. Michalopoulos Gallery. 617 Bienville St., (504) 558-0505; www. michalopoulos.com — Paintings by James Michalopoulos, ongoing. New Orleans Art Center. 3330 St. Claude Ave., (707) 779-9317; www.theneworleansartcenter.com — “Le Melange Speciale,” group exhibition featuring Keith Duncan, Jon Schooler, Colleen Shannon, Christina Juran, Bruce Davenport Jr., Amy Bryan, Mike Kilgore, Wallen Warren, Ray Cole, Jill Shampine and Alan Zakem, through Saturday. New Orleans Glassworks & Printmaking Studio. 727 Magazine St., (504) 529-7277; www.neworleansglassworks.com — Fabric prints of New Orleans neighborhoods by Greg Giegucz; illuminated glass sculpture by Curtis Brock, both through March. New Orleans Tattoo Museum. 1915 1/2 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., (504) 218-5319; www.nolatattoomuseum.com — “Folklore & Flash,” tattoo designs and artifacts, ongoing. Overby Gallery. 529 N. Florida St., Covington, (985) 888-1310; www.overbygallery.com — Group exhibition by gallery artists featuring James Overby, John Goodwyne, Kathy Partridge, Linda Shelton and Ray Rouyer, ongoing. Pedestal Gallery. 221 Dauphine St., (504) 645-3864; www.pamelamarquisstudio. com — New artwork by George Williams
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THE LINE BETWEEN NAIVE FOLK ART AND SOPHISTICATED EXPRESSIONISM IS SOMETIMES VERY THIN, and John Isiah Walton walks it like a tightrope in his Rodeo series at The Front. Based on the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola’s annual inmate rodeo, his work conveys the irony of a place where risky spectacles like bull riding provide coveted rewards for good behavior. Such ironies provide fodder for an artist whose loose brushwork is so unbridled it’s almost confrontational. It is unclear if that is intentional, but his best work exudes a psychological boldness that is attracting interest in the New York art world and beyond. Sometimes ultraloose brushwork makes me crazy, but he pulls it off in works like 515 (pictured), where a downed rider seems on the verge of being trampled by a bull — a scene that harks to humanity’s most ancient memories of dangerous encounters with the animal kingdom. Perhaps because Walton appears to have empathetic chemistry with his subjects, his work has an impact that makes him an emerging artist worth watching. Vanessa R. Centeno’s vibrant mixedmedia wall sculptures reflect her unique interpretation of the way colorful con• Through March 6 sumer items can snag buyers like lures attract fish. Their discarded remnants • Rodeo by John Isiah Walton; clog the oceans with trash and induce new work by Vanessa R. Cenenough angst to provoke Centeno’s inner teno, Rosa Byun, Steph Marcus Mary Shelley to concoct brightly hued constructions with a dark side — not Franand Sean Starwars kenstein’s monster exactly, but definitely • The Front, 4100 St. Claude Ave weird. Like rumpled canvas shrouds, their • (504) 920-3980 unsettling accoutrements soon become evident — for instance, in one work where • www.nolafront.org a kind of dark, sinister snout with teeth surreptitiously protrudes from beneath festive ruffles in a series that alludes to consumer culture as a vast, polymorphous, booby-trapped pinata. In the back gallery, works by Rosa Byun, Steph Marcus and Sean Starwars exude an acerbic pop surreality typified by Marcus’ painted cardboard portrait of a well-fed cat in a baseball cap with human legs dangling from its mouth — a fitting talisman for this tumultuous time. — D. ERIC BOOKHARDT
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and Pamela Marquis, ongoing. Rhino Contemporary Crafts Gallery. The Shops at Canal Place, 333 Canal St., second floor, (504) 523-7945; www.rhinocrafts.com — Work by Natalie Nichols, Kalaya Steede, Alison Ford, Erin Gesser and others, ongoing. RidgeWalker Glass Gallery. 2818 Rampart St., (504) 957-8075, (504) 450-2839; www.ridgewalkerglass.com — Glass and metal sculpture and paintings by Teri Walker and Chad Ridgeway, ongoing. River House at Crevasse 22. 8122 Saro Lane, Poydras, ; www.cano-la.org — Sculpture garden addressing environmental themes, ongoing.
Rodrigue Studio. 721 Royal St., 581-4244; www.georgerodrigue.com — “Celebrating Music,” new work by George Rodrigue, through May 15. Rolland Golden Gallery. 325 E. Lockwood St., Covington, (985) 888-6588; www.rollandgoldengallery.com — “Finally Winter,” work by Rolland Golden, ongoing. Rutland Street Gallery. 828 E. Rutland St., Covington, (985) 773-4553; www. rutlandstreetgallery.com — Group exhibition featuring Peggy Imm, Shirley Doiron, Georgie Dossouy, Len Heatherly, Brooke Bonura and others, ongoing. Scott Edwards Photography Gallery. 2109 Decatur St., (504) 610-0581; www.scottedwardsgallery.com — “Tuff
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MUSEUMS Ashe Cultural Arts Center. 1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 569-9070; www. ashecac.org — “Repurposeful Delights,” group exhibition of mixed-media art curated by D. Lammie-Hanson, through March 18. The Historic New Orleans Collection. 533 Royal St., (504) 523-4662; www.hnoc. org — “Awash With Color: Seldom-Seen Watercolor Paintings by Louisiana Artists, 1789–1989”, through May 21. “An Architect and His City: Henry Howard’s New Orleans, 1837-1884,” exhibition of photography and documents, through April 3. Handcarved decoy ducks, ongoing. Louisiana Children’s Museum. 420 Julia St., (504) 523-1357; www.lcm.org — Historic French Quarter life and 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 — “Louisiana: A Medley of Cultures,” art and 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 — “From the Big Apple to the Big Easy,” Carnival costume designs by Helen Clark Warren and John C. Scheffler, through Dec. 4. “Living with Hurricanes: Katrina and Beyond,” interactive displays and artifacts, ongoing. “It’s Carnival Time in Louisiana,” Carnival artifacts, costumes, jewelry and other items, ongoing. New Orleans Museum of Art. City Park, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, (504) 658-4100; www.noma.org — “Orientalism: Taking and Making,” European and American art influenced by Middle Eastern, North African and East Asian cultures, through December. “Pierre Joseph Landry: Patriot, Planter, Sculptor,” through March 20. Newcomb Art Museum. Tulane University, Woldenberg Art Center, Newcomb Place, (504) 314-2406; www.newcombartmuseum.tulane.edu — “I Wonder,” by Andrea Dezso; “Mysterious Presence,” by Kate Clark, both through April 10. Old U.S. Mint. 400 Esplanade Ave., (504) 568-6993; www.louisianastatemuseum.org/museums/the-old-us-mint — “Time Takes a Toll,” conserved instruments featuring Fats Domino’s piano, through December. Southeastern Architectural Archive. Tulane University, Jones Hall, 6801 Freret St., (504) 865-5699; www.seaa.tulane.edu — “Medieval Louisiana,” exhibit about the region’s adoption of Byzantine, Romanesque, Hispano-Moresque and Gothic architectural forms from the antebellum period through the early 20th century, through May 20. Southern Food & Beverage Museum. 1504 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 569-0405; www.sofabinsitute.org — “The Photography of Modernist Cuisine,” large-format photography by Nathan Myhrvold, through Tuesday. “Dirty Pages: Nashville Women and the Recipes That Tell Their Stories,” multi-media exhibition, ongoing. Williams Research Center. 410 Chartres St., (504) 523-4662; www.hnoc.org/willcent.htm — “At Home and at War: New Orleans, 1914-1919,” exhibition of documents, film reels and artifacts relating to World War I, through May 7.
CALL FOR ARTISTS Utility box street gallery artists. Community Visions Unlimited seeks artists to paint public utility boxes around the city. Visit www.cvunola.org or email cvunola@ gmail.com for details. Wetlands Art Tour Call for Artists. The 3rd Annual Wetlands Art Tour, May 13-15, is looking for artists, performers and activists interested in presenting work of any medium that relates to coastal land loss or wetlands stewardship. The tour is also seeking venues interested in hosting an event or show. Send images and/ or descriptions of work to johnalgusto@ hotmail.com. Deadline is Tuesday.
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Enough,” work by Meg Turner, through June 12. “Queen Selma,” photographs of Selma, Alabama, by Roman Alokhin, through April 10. Second Story Gallery. New Orleans Healing Center, 2372 St. Claude Ave., (504) 710-4506; www.neworleanshealingcenter.org — “Unpacking Identity through Art: An Exhibition of Children’s Suitcase Self-Portraits,” mixed-media art by children, through Friday. Sibley Gallery. 3427 Magazine St., (504) 899-8182; www.sibleygallery. com — Group exhibition by gallery artists, ongoing. Soren Christensen Gallery. 400 Julia St., (504) 569-9501; www.sorengallery. com — Group exhibition of gallery artists, ongoing. St. Tammany Art Association. 320 N. Columbia St., Covington, (985) 8928650; www.sttammanyartassociation. org — “Tulane Contemporary Glass,” work by faculty, alumni and graduate students from the Tulane/Newcomb College Glass Art program, through April 2. Staple Goods. 1340 St. Roch Ave., (504) 908-7331; www.postmedium.org/ staplegoods — “Mysteries of the Palais Royale: The Minor Works,” art inspired by historic French wallpaper by Norah Lovell, through Sunday. Tripolo Gallery. 401 N. Columbia St., Covington, (985) 893-1441 — Group exhibition by gallery artists, ongoing. United Bakery Gallery. 1337 St. Bernard Ave., (504) 495-6863 — Group show with work by Lauren Marie Breaux, Eli Roberts Casados, Sarah Davis, Lauren J. Andrews, Brianna Serena Kelly, James Constantine and Tann Schneider, through March 18. UNO-St. Claude Gallery. 2429 St. Claude Ave., (504) 280-6493; www. finearts.uno.edu — “Saturate,” group exhibition of animation by Marina Zurkow, Jeremy Couillard, Francoise Gamma, Joshua Mosley, Jake Fried and Saigo No Shudan, through Sunday. Vieux Carre Gallery. 507 St. Ann St., (504) 522-2900; www.vieuxcarregallery. com — Work by Sarah Stiehl, ongoing.
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The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts, 325 Minor St., Kenner, (504) 461-9475; www.rivertowntheaters.com — Christopher Bentivegna directs a musical comedy about a group of adolescents (played by adults) as they vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. Tickets $40, $38 seniors, $36 students and military. 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. The Amorous Ambassador. Teatro Wego!, 177 Sala Ave., Westwego, (504) 885-2000; www.jpas.org — Jefferson Performing Arts Society presents Michael Parker’s comedy about the shenanigans of an American diplomat (David Jacobs) and his family, directed by “Uncle” Wayne Daigrepont. Tickets $25-$30. 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. And Then There Were None. Playmakers Theater, 1916 Playmakers Road (off Lee Road), Covington, (985) 893-1671; www. playmakersinc.com — Anysia M. Genre directs this Agatha Christie mystery about 10 strangers on an island who suspect each other of murder. Tickets $20, $10 students. 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Be a New Orleanian: A Swearing-In Ceremony. The Theatre at St. Claude, 2240 St. Claude Ave., (504) 638-6326; www.thetheatreatstclaude.com — Jim Fitzmorris’ solo piece about being a New Orleanian includes a naturalization ceremony. Tickets $20. 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Little Shop of Horrors. Cutting Edge Theater, 747 Robert Blvd., Slidell, (985) 640-0333; www.cuttingedgetheater.com — Cutting Edge Theater presents a 30th anniversary production of the musical comedy about a meek flower shop employee (Jordan Leggett) who discovers an unusual plant. Tickets $22.50-$30. 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday. The Real Housewives of Trailer Park Row. Mag’s 940, 940 Elysian Fields Ave., (504) 948-1888; www.mags940bar.com — Four housewives discuss life and love to a background of retro girl-group tunes. Tickets $12. 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Tyler Perry’s Madea On The Run. Saenger Theatre, 1111 Canal St., (504) 2870351; www.saengernola.com — In this comedy, Madea (Tyler Perry) is on the run from the law, so she moves in with her friend Bam (Cassi Davis) to hide. Tickets $39-$99. 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday. Victory Swing Orchestra Salutes Ol’ Blue Eyes. National World War II Museum, Stage Door Canteen, 945 Magazine St., (504) 528-1944; www.stagedoorcanteen. org — The Victory Swing Orchestra and vocalist Clint Johnson pay tribute to Frank Sinatra and other big band artists including Harry James, Tommy Dorsey, Count Basie and Duke Ellington. Dinner and show $65; show only $30; brunch show $60. 6 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Sunday 11 a.m.
The Women. Gretna Cultural Center For The Arts, Huey P. Long Avenue and Fourth Street — Dane Rhodes and Sandy Bravender direct Clare Boothe Luce’s all-female comedy starring Andrea Watson, Ashton Abridge, Denise Ponce and Margaux Fanning. Dinner at 7 p.m., show at 8:30 p.m.; matinee lunch 12:30 p.m., show 2 p.m. For reservations, call (504) 362-4451. Tickets $37; dinner and show $52. 7 p.m. Friday-Sunday, 12:30 Sunday.
CABARET, BURLESQUE & VARIETY The Blue Book Cabaret. Bourbon Pub and Parade, 801 Bourbon St., (504) 5292107; www.bourbonpub.com — Bella Blue and a rotating cast including Darling Darla James, Nikki LeVillain, Cherry Brown, Ben Wisdom and others perform classic and contemporary burlesque and drag. Tickets $10. 10 p.m. Saturday. Burgundy Burlesque. The Saint Hotel, Burgundy Bar, 931 Canal St., (504) 5225400; www.thesainthotelneworleans.com — Trixie Minx leads a weekly burlesque performance featuring live jazz music. No cover; reserved table $10. 9 p.m. Friday. Burlesque Ballroom. Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse, 300 Bourbon St., (504) 553-2299; www.sonesta.com/imjazzplayhouse — Trixie Minx stars in the weekly 1960s-style burlesque show featuring music by Romy Kaye and the Brent Walsh Jazz Trio. Call (504) 553-2331 for details. Midnight Friday. Talk Nerdy to Me. Dragon’s Den (upstairs), 435 Esplanade Ave., (504) 940-5546; www.dragonsdennola.com — The weekly sci-fi-themed revue features burlesque performers, comedians and sideshow acts. Tickets $10. 7 p.m. Saturday. The Vice is Right. Dragon’s Den (upstairs), 435 Esplanade Ave., (504) 940-5546 — The Society of Sin’s game show-themed burlesque features contestants from the audience alongside performers. Tickets $8 in advance, $10 at the door. 9 p.m. Tuesday. Whiskey & Rhinestones. Gravier Street Social, 523 Gravier St., (504) 941-7629; www.gravierstreetsocial.com — Bella Blue hosts the burlesque show. Tickets $10. 9 p.m. Thursday.
OPERA Dead Man Walking. Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts, 1419 Basin St., (504) 525-1052; www.mahaliajacksontheater.com — The New Orleans Opera Association presents a nun’s story as a spiritual advisor to a murderer. Tickets $26$208. 8 p.m. Friday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday.
COMEDY David Liebe Hart. Siberia, 2227 St. Claude Ave., (504) 265-8855; www.siberianola. com — The comedian presents a multimedia spectacular complete with music, puppets and videos, with music by Jonah
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A RUMOR PERSISTS THAT ABRAHAM LINCOLN might not have been 100 percent straight because he shared a bed with his friend Joshua Speed. But as Menard, Illinois elementary school teacher Harmony Green finds out, you can’t suggest the former president is gay without drawing some pushback. Or in her case, without going to court in Abraham Lincoln’s Big, Gay Dance Party, presented by Rockfire Theatre at Mag’s 940. Green (Lisa Luongo) gets in trouble when she writes her school’s Christmas pageant to include Lincoln’s “intimate friendship.” It’s not easy to understand why Green faces jail, but her case attracts outrage and media attention. The show depicts the trial from three perspectives: Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Anton (Kevin Murphy) and two Republican politicians, Tom (Ben Clement) and Regina (Monica R. Harris). An audience member picks the order in which the segments are presented, and actors play different characters throughout. At some point, each of the actors plays Lincoln, who is the show’s guiding conscience. Director Matt Reed ably controls the show’s pace and tone. He knows when to increase the camp factor, as in choreographed numbers to ABBA songs, and when to pull back for quieter moments. The stage at Mags 940 is compact, and the actors and set designer Matt Collier use every inch of it in smart and efficient ways. Transitions, marked by pop songs, are seamless. The title’s “Dance Party” may imply it’s a techno-fueled, frivolous satire, and there are many glittery, over-the-top moments, but there’s also surprising depth. The narrative explores the politics of free speech and anti-LGBT legislation. Tom is a disgraced politician who sees the trial as his way to get back into public favor. He is a bigot and his aggressive demeanor makes him easy to dislike. His campaign manager Lloyd (Stephen Stanley) is corrupt and creepy. Stanley skillfully embodies several characters, and he’s an entertaining chameleon. It’s especially satisfying to watch his Lloyd try to work a shady deal with an opposing campaign manager, the bawdy and self-assured Tina (Kate Kuen). The show centers on the trial, but one of the most touching relationships is between Anton, who is gay, and the humble Jerry (Gavin Robinson). As Anton, Murphy presents himself as fabulous and edgy. He brings in a fiery Cuban photographer named Esmeralda (Harris), a hilarious diva, and they quickly determine Jerry is a closeted gay man. Robinson shows the complexity of being gay in a small town, and his conversations with the quick-tongued and jaded Anton offer unique views on self-acceptance. Anton tries to convince Jerry to come out to his father, and Abraham Lincoln’s Big, Gay Dance Party takes an intense turn. The dynamic cast handles an emotional conclusion with humor and heart. — TYLER GILLESPIE
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AUDITIONS Playmakers Theater Auditions. Playmakers Theater, 1916 Playmakers Road (off Lee Road), Covington, (985) 893-1671; www. playmakersinc.com — Auditions for Chicago are held. Visit www.playmakersinc.com for more information. 6 p.m. Tuesday and Sunday, 2 p.m. Saturday.
Rivertown Theaters Auditions. Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts, 325 Minor St., Kenner, (504) 461-9475; www.rivertowntheaters.com — Auditions for Rivertown’s upcoming productions of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying and The Wizard of Oz are by appointment only. Contact (504) 461-9475 or garyruckernola@gmail.com. Sunday-Monday.
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TUESDAY 1 Best of Peter Finney: Legendary New Orleans Sportswriter lecture. Jefferson Parish East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., (504) 838-1190 — Editor and journalist Peter Finney Jr. discusses the work of his father, sports journalist Peter Finney Sr. 7 p.m. Chinese Lantern Festival. City Park Botanical Garden, 1 Palm Drive, (504) 4839386; www.neworleanscitypark.com/ botanical-garden — More than 30 large silk-covered lanterns created by Chinese artisans light up the Botanical Garden. The festival includes live entertainment and Chinese food with New Orleans flair. Tickets $18, $12 kids 3-12, free for 3-under. Healthy Eating Class. Lakeshore Library, 1000 W. Esplanade Ave., Metairie, (504) 838-1100; www.jefferson.lib.la.us — Nutrition agent Karen Walker with the LSU AgCenter leads a free nutrition class focused on varying protein. 7 p.m. It’s All About the Music Bike Ride. Louis Armstrong Park, 701 N. Rampart St., (504) 658-3200; wwww.nolasocialride. org — NOLA Social Ride cyclists cruise around the city, stopping to enjoy live music along the way. 6 p.m. Lakeview Sunrise Run. Chateau Coffee House and Cafe, 139 Robert E. Lee Blvd., (504) 286-1777; www.chateaucafe.com/ — Varsity Sports hosts a free 3- to 5-mile dawn run. 6 a.m. Meet a Master at Pearl Wine Co.. Pearl Wine Co., 3700 Orleans Ave., (504) 483-6314; www.pearlwineco.com — Meet sommelier Sara Floyd of Luli Wines. $30 tickets, limited seats available. Reservations required. 6 p.m.
WEDNESDAY 2 Creative Grind. The Rook Cafe, 4516 Freret St., (618) 520-9843 — Designers,
artists and writers meet to share work and offer feedback. Visit www.neworleans.aiga.org/event/creative-grind for details. 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Get Moving! Yoga in the Garden. Growing Local NOLA, 1750 Carondelet St., (504) 507-0357; www.growinglocalnola.org — Susan Landry teaches a free outdoor yoga class, with refreshments. Call (504) 507-0357 or email gstewart@ recirculatingfarms.org to register. 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Jazz Pilates with Stephanie Jordan. New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park, 916 N. Peters St., (504) 589-4841; www. nps.gov/jazz/index.htm — Jazz music scores a free outdoor pilates class. Bring a fitness mat. 4 p.m. Lunchbox Lecture. National World War II Museum, 945 Magazine St., (504) 5276012; www.nationalww2museum.org — The semi-monthly lecture series features World War II-related topics. Call (504) 528-1944, ext. 229, for details. Noon. 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. Whistling lecture. Jefferson Parish East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie, (504) 838-1190 — Terry Rappold, two-time international whistling champion, fields questions on competitive whistling and performance. 7 p.m. White Glove Wednesdays. National World War II Museum, 945 Magazine St., (504) 527-6012; www.nationalww2museum.org — Assistant Director of Education for Interpretation Walt Burgoyne gives visitors a chance to wear original military uniforms and equipment. 9 a.m. Zoolander Trivia and Walk-Off. Treo, 3835 Tulane Ave., (504) 304-4878; www.treonola.com — A trivia night and runway modeling competition pay tribute to the Ben Stiller film. Trivia 9:30 p.m., walk-off 11 p.m.
Bring Your Own: Born on Parole. Michalopoulos Studio, 527 Elysian Fields Ave., (504) 558-0505; www.michalopoulos.com/ — Radio producer Eve Abrams moderates a discussion of mass incarceration in Louisiana, followed by music, beer and barbecue. 7:30 p.m. Diabetes self-management skills presentation. Jefferson Parish East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., (504) 838-1190 — Physician Kathy Carstarphen shares tips for managing diabetes. 10 a.m. Downtown Abbey: Going Out In Style Gala. Home of Lisa and Trip Ludwig, 570 Woodvine Ave., (504) 486-5511 — This “Downton Abbey”-themed fete benefits WYES. Period attire or black or white tie preferred. Call (504) 486-5511 to register. Gala tickets $250; $100 for junior attendees (ages 21-35). 8 p.m. Gambit and WWOZ’s 35th Anniversary Celebration. NOLA Brewing Taproom, 3001 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 301-0117 — Gambit and WWOZ celebrate 35th anniversaries this year. RSVP at www. bestofneworleans.com/wwoz for the free event to receive two complimentary beers, party favors, birthday treats and more. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Treme Coffeehouse Art Market. Treme Coffeehouse, 1501 St. Philip St., (504) 264-1132 — Local artists sell crafts at the weekly market. 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. VSNO Social Run. Varsity Sports, 3450 Magazine St., (504) 899-4144; www. varsityrunning.com — Runners meet for a 3- to 6-mile run, followed by a social hour. 6 p.m. World War II Discussion Group. East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie, (504) 838-1190; www.jefferson. lib.la.us — Historian Brian Altobello hosts a monthly group for history buffs. 7 p.m.
FRIDAY 4 The Boat Show. Mercedes-Benz Superdome, 1500 Poydras St., (504) 587-3663; www.superdome.com — Boats, marine equipment and insurance products are displayed and sold. Admission $10 adults, $5 children 5-12, free for children under 5. 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. A Brass Extravaganza. Warren Easton Charter High School, 3019 Canal St., (504) 324-7400; www.warreneaston-
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charterhigh.org — Actor Anthony Mackie hosts a brass band concert as a fundraiser for the school’s jazz band. Tickets $25 in advance, $30 at the door. 6:30 p.m. Camp Tiger Benefit and Auction. The Cannery, 3803 Toulouse St., (504) 486-8351; www.cannerynola.com — A gala and silent auction benefits the LSU School of Medicine’s day camp for children with special needs. Tickets $50. 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Eat, Shuck, Love Oyster Happy Hour. Whole Foods Market Arabella Station, 5600 Magazine St., (504) 899-9119 — The Nature Conservancy of Louisiana and Whole Foods Market present a raw oyster tasting happy hour. Admission $10. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday Nights at NOMA. New Orleans Museum of Art, City Park, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, (504) 658-4100; www.noma.org — The museum stays open late to host a symposium on the role of women in Mayan society. 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Greater New Orleans International Auto Show. Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, 900 Convention Center Blvd., (504) 582-3000; www.mccno.com — New offerings from the auto industry are on display at this weekend expo and trade show. Saturday and Sunday feature special offerings geared toward women. $10 general admission, $6 military, police and firefighters, $5 seniors (Friday only), children under 12 free. 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Lark in the Park. City Park Botanical Garden, 1 Palm Drive, (504) 483-9386; www. neworleanscitypark.com/botanical-garden — Friends of City Park hosts its annual fundraiser featuring live music, cuisine from more than 40 local restaurants, an auction and raffles. Tickets $100, $75 for ages 21-35. 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Magazine Street Art Market. Dat Dog, 3336 Magazine St., (504) 324-2226; www.datdognola.com — Local artists sell crafts at the weekend market in Dat Dog’s courtyard. 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Seven Years of Beers: NOLA Brewing Anniversary Party. NOLA Brewing Taproom, 3001 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 301-0117; www.nolabrewing.com — The craft brewery salutes seven years of operation with music, food and limited-edition beers. Tickets $15 in advance, $20 at the door. 5 p.m. The Southern Sideshow Hootenanny. New Orleans Healing Center, 2372 St. Claude Ave., (504) 948-9961;
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Backstairs at Longue Vue: Family Opening. Longue Vue House and Gardens, 7 Bamboo Road, (504) 488-5488; www. longuevue.com — View tableaus of domestic life for butlers, kitchen staff and servants at the Longue Vue estate, with special activities geared toward children. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bienville Saturday Market. Swap Meet NOLA, 3525 Bienville St., (504) 813-5370; www.swapmeetnola.com — The pet-friendly weekly market features arts, crafts, a flea market and food. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bon Temps Relay. Ernst Cafe, 600 S. Peters St., (504) 525-8544; www.ernstcafe. net — A relay race and pub crawl return to the Warehouse District for its second year. Teams of two to six participants may register. Costumes encouraged. Tickets $20. 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Cookie Tea. Windsor Court Hotel (Le Salon), 300 Gravier St., (504) 523-6000; www. windsorcourthotel.com/le-salon — A tea service includes cookies from around the globe, a children’s cookie decorating station and goodies to take home. Call (504) 596-4773 for more information and to register. Tickets $27-$37. 11 a.m. & 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Covington Art Market. Covington Trailhead, 419 N. Hampshire St., Covington — The market features a variety of work from local and regional artists, including jewelry, crafts, photography, paintings and more. Visit www.sttammanyartassociation.org for details. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dutch Oven Gathering. Bogue Chitto Park, 17049 State Park Blvd., Franklinton, (888) 677-7312 — The Bogue Chitto Dutch Oven Cookers demonstrate their preferred outdoor cooking method. 9 a.m. Gardening Workshop. Garden on Mars, 2435 Charbonnet St., (504) 669-3814; www.gardenonmars.com — The garden hosts an instructive workshop series. Free. 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Hike the Lafitte Greenway. Louis Armstrong Park, 701 N. Rampart St., (504) 658-3200; www.nola.gov/parks-andparkways — A 3-mile guided hike along the Lafitte Greenway concludes with an afterparty at Second Line Brewing in MidCity. Registration 10 a.m., hike 10:30 a.m. Leprecrawl. Bayou St. John, at Orleans Avenue and N. Jefferson Davis Parkway — A St. Patrick’s Day-themed pub crawl works its way through Bayou St. John restaurants and watering holes. Register at www.leprecrawl.com or at Nonna Mia the day of the event. Tickets $20 in advance; $25 at the door. 3 p.m. Myasthenia Gravis Walk. Lafreniere Park, 3000 Downs Blvd., Metairie, (504) 8384389; www.lafrenierepark.org — The fifth annual walk has entertainment, a photo booth and information on the neuromuscular disorder. Free. 9 a.m. Once in a Brew Moon. Carousel Gardens Amusement Park, City Park, 1 Palm Drive, (504) 259-1509; www.neworleanscitypark. com — The City Park amusement park opens at night for an adults-only evening of rides and libations. Advance registra-
tion recommended. Tickets $30. 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Seuss-i-cal STEM Day. Louisiana Children’s Museum, 420 Julia St., (504) 523-1357; www.lcm.org — BP sponsors Dr. Seuss-inspired science experiments. Registration $8.50. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Si On Chantait Workshop for Adults. Alliance Francaise, 1519 Jackson Ave., (504) 568-0770; www.af-neworleans.org — French musicians lead a discussion of Gallic culture. Registration $25; $20 for Alliance Francaise members. 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Soul Fest. Audubon Zoo, 6500 Magazine St., (504) 581-4629; www.auduboninstitute. org — Glen David Andrews and other local musicians take over the zoo grounds in this celebration of African-American history. Free with zoo admission and for Audubon members. 11 a.m. Saturday-Sunday. Spring Fiesta Home Tours. New Orleans Spring Fiesta Association, 826 St. Ann St., (504) 581-1367; www.springfiesta.com — Walking tours, historic home visits and a brunch are all part of this annual French Quarter festival. Visit www.springfiestanola.com for event schedule and ticketing. Tickets start at $15. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wiener Dog Racing. Fair Grounds Race Course, 1751 Gentilly Blvd., (504) 9481285; www.fgno.com — Dachshunds dash toward the finish line for prizes at this whimsical event. $5 admission; $10 for clubhouse access. 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
SUNDAY 6 Bunny Paws Photo Op. Cafe du Bone, 2235 Carey St., (985) 288-5248; www.cafedubone.com — Bring pets for photos with a suspiciously man-sized rabbit to benefit the Slidell Animal Shelter. Appointments available. Sitting fee $5. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mudbug March. The Peristyle, City Park, 1 Palm Drive — Several Louisiana nursing associations sponsor a mile-long walk to raise money for pulmonary hypertension research. Visit www.crowdrise.com/mudbugmarch2016 for more informaion. 9 a.m. Near-death experience lecture with Jeffrey Long. Unity of New Orleans Spiritual Center, 3722 St. Charles Ave., (504) 899-3390; www.unitytempleneworleans. com — Dr. Jeffrey Long, an authority on near-death experiences, discusses his findings. 10 a.m. Uptown Classic. Jewish Community Center, 5342 St. Charles Ave., (504) 388-0511 — The Uptown Classic entails a 1/2 mile family fun run, a 5k and a party featuring refreshments and entertainment. 8:30 a.m.
MONDAY 7 Israeli dancing. Starlight Ballroom, 5050 W. Esplanade Ave., Metairie, (504) 5675090 — Israeli Dance of New Orleans meets weekly to learn folk dances. Call (504) 905-6249 for details. First class free; $4 per class thereafter. 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tai Chi/Chi Kung. New Orleans Museum of Art, City Park, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, (504) 658-4100; www.noma.org — Terry Rappold leads the class in the museum’s art galleries. Call (504) 456-5000 for details. Nonmembers $5. 6 p.m.
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WORDS Chris Offutt. Garden District Book Shop, The Rink, 2727 Prytania St., (504) 8952266; www.gardendistrictbookshop. com — The author discusses and signs My Father the Pornographer. 6 p.m. Thursday. C.S. Harris. Garden District Book Shop, The Rink, 2727 Prytania St., (504) 8952266; www.gardendistrictbookshop.com — The author discusses and signs When Falcons Fall. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Emilie Bahr. Maple Street Book Shop, 7529 Maple St., (504) 866-4916; www. maplestreetbookshop.com — The author discusses and signs her cycling book, Urban Revolutions. 6 p.m. Thursday. Genevieve Munson Trimble. Garden District Book Shop, The Rink, 2727 Prytania St., (504) 895-2266; www.gardendistrictbookshop.com — The author discusses and signs Afton Villa: The Birth and Rebirth of a Ninteenth-Century Louisiana Garden. 6 p.m. Wednesday. Julie Smith, Ace Atkins, Nevada Barr, O’Neil DeNoux and Maurice Ruffin.
Garden District Book Shop, The Rink, 2727 Prytania St., (504) 895-2266; www. gardendistrictbookshop.com — Contributors to New Orleans Noir: The Classics discuss and sign the story collection. 6 p.m. Tuesday. Katy Simpson Smith. Garden District Book Shop, The Rink, 2727 Prytania St., (504) 895-2266; www.gardendistrictbookshop. com — The author discusses and signs her novel Free Men. 6 p.m. Monday. Zadie Smith. Tulane University, Lavin-Bernick University Center, McAlister Drive, 247-1507 — The English author reads from and discusses her work. 7 p.m. Tuesday. Z.W. Mohr and Aaron Damon Porter. Maple Street Book Shop, 7529 Maple St., (504) 866-4916; www.maplestreetbookshop.com — The author and illustrator of Desdemona’s Dreams Volume I: To Dream of Dancing read from their work. 11:30 a.m. Saturday.
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TWENTY-FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF JEFFERSON STATE OF LOUISIANA
NO: 751-758 DIVISION: C SUCCESSION OF MADALEEN GRIMALDI DEARMAS NOTICE OF INTENTION OF PRIVATE SALE OF IMMOVABLE PROPERTY NOTICE IS GIVEN that Pamela Branham Hovis, Administrator of the Succession of Madaleen Grimaldi Dearmas, is applying for authority to sell at private sale, on terms of TWO HUNDRED THIRTY-SEVEN THOUSAND AND 00/100 ($237,000.00) DOLLARS cash, subject to $7,500 concession for repairs/closing costs the immovable property owned by the Succession of Madaleen Grimaldi Dearmas, to Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Villio, described below:
LOT 107 of DAVID DRIVE SUBDIVISION, in the Square bounded by BRUIN DRIVE (late 31 and 13th Street), DAVID DRIVE, 33RD (late 15th), POWER BOULEVARD. Said lot measures 50 feet front on DAVID DRIVE, similar width in the rear, by a depth of 155 feet between equal and parallel lines. All as more fully shown on survey by Sterling E. Mandle, Land Surveyor, dated September 8, 1983, revised December 8, 1983, except LOT 107 commences at a distance of 410.43 feet from the corner of DAVID DRIVE and 33RD STREET. The improvements thereon bear the Municipal Number 4001 David Drive, Metairie, Louisiana. Any opposition to the proposed sale must be filed within seven days from the date of the last publication. Attorney: John A.E. Davidson (#4710) Davidson & Davidson, APLC Address: 2901 Independence Street, Suite 201, Metairie, LA 70006 Telephone: (504) 779-7979 Fax: (888) 370-2948 Gambit: 2/9/16 & 3/1/16
TWENTY-FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF JEFFERSON STATE OF LOUISIANA
NO. 754-235 DIVISION “L” SUCCESSIONS OF JANE ELIZABETH RHODES TOLLETT, AND HER SON GLENN SEAN TOLLETT NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR AUTHORITY TO SELL IMMOVABLE PROPERTY AT PRIVATE SALE WHEREAS the Administratrix of these Successions, KATHRYN RHODES McCANN, has made application to the Court for the private sale of immovable property hereinafter described, to-wit: A CERTAIN PIECE OR PORTION OF GROUND,
Improvements bear Municipal No. 755 Glencove Lane. Being the same property acquired by Jane Elizabeth Rhodes Tollett, widow of Orville M. Tollett, and Glenn Tollett by Judgment of Possession dated November 12, 1992, in the Succession of Orville M. Tollett, Proceedings No. 441-509 of the 24th Judicial District Court for the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana, registered on October 9, 2002 in COB 3084, page 762 of the conveyance records of Jefferson Parish. UPON THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS, TO-WIT: ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-FIVE THOUSAND AND NO/100 ($135,999.00) DOLLARS, payable in cash to seller at the Act of Sale, and on such further terms and conditions as are set forth in the Agreement to Buy and Sell, a copy of which is on file in these proceedings. NOW, THEREFORE, in accordance with law, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that KATHRYN RHODES McMANN, Administratrix, proposes to sell the above described immovable property, at private sale, for the price and upon the terms aforesaid, and that the heirs, legatees and creditors are required to make an opposition, if any, they have or may have, to such sae, within seven (7) days including Sundays and holidays, from the date whereon the last publication of this Notice appears. JOHN GEGENHEIMER, CLERK OF COURT Attorney: Charles N. Miller, Jr. Address: 839 St. Charles Ave., Suite 311 New Orleans, LA 70130 Telephone: 504-529-4641 Gambit: 3/1/16 & 3/22/16
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No. 31,851 IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF OBION COUNTY, TENNESSEE IN THE MATTER OF: LUCY KATHERINE MARTIN (DOB: March 23, 2015), A Minor JERRY PRESTON MARTIN and ASHLEY ELIZABETH MARTIN Petitioners vs. TROY A. GRAHAM, MICHAEL “LAST NAME UNKNOWN” and ANY UNKNOWN FATHER, Respondents. It appearing from the sworn petition for adoption and termination of parental rights filed in this cause that the whereabouts of the Respondents Troy A. Graham and Michael “Last Name Unknown” may be known, but the whereabouts of Respondent Any Unknown Father are unknown and cannot be ascertained upon diligent inquiry. It further appearing that Respondent Troy A. Graham is an African-American male who has no permanent address may be residing in either Baton Rouge, Louisiana or New Orleans, Louisiana. It further appearing that Respondent Michael “Last Name Unknown” is an African-American male, 5’7” tall, approximately 150 pounds, with brown eyes, with no piercings or tattoos and may be residing in New Orleans, Louisiana. It is therefore ordered that Respondents, Troy A. Graham, Michael “Last Name Unknown and Any Unknown Father, make their appearance herein at the Chancery Court of Obion County, Tennessee, 6 Bill Burnett Circle, Union City,
Tennessee on Monday, the 18th day of April, 2016, at 9:00 a.m. and answer petitioners’ petition for adoption and termination of parental rights or the same will be taken for confessed as to Respondents and this cause proceeded with ex parte, and that a copy of this order be published once a week for four consecutive weeks in The Gambit of New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana. This 10th day of February, 2016. CHANCERY COURT OF OBION COUNTY By: Paula Rice, Clerk & Master Kevin W. Weaver WEAVER & CRAIG, P.C. Attorneys for Petitioners 51 Germantown Court, Suite 112 Cordova, Tennessee 38018 (901) 757-1700 Gambit: 2/23/16, 3/1/16, 3/8/16, 3/15/16
TWENTY-FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF JEFFERSON STATE OF LOUISIANA
NO. 690-269 DIVISION “N” SUCCESSION OF ROBERT NELSON WIEGAND NOTICE FOR AUTHORITY TO SELL IMMOVABLE PROPERTY AT PRIVATE SALE Notice is given that the administrator of this Succession has petitioned the Court to sell certain immovable property belonging to the deceased at private sale in accordance with the provisions of 3281 of the code of Civil Procedure for Five Thousand and NO/100 ($5,000.00) cash. The immovable property proposed to be sold at private sale is described as follows: One certain tomb located in the Parish of Orleans, State of Louisiana, Metairie Lakelawn Cemetery standing in the name of Ethyl Lander Nelson known as Section 82. Lot 22, Title 3972. Any heir or creditor who opposed the proposed sale must file his opposition within seven days from the date on which the last publication of this notice appears. By Order of the Court Masie Comeaux, Clerk Attorney: John Robertson Address: 600 North Lotus Dr. Suite F, Mandeville, LA 70471 Telephone: 985-626-6231 Gambit: 2/9/16 & 3/1/16
TWENTY-FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF JEFFERSON STATE OF LOUISIANA
NO. 754-844 DIVISION “J” SUCCESSION OF WAYNE D. BORGSTEDE NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR AUTHORITY TO EXECUTE QUALIFIED DOMESTIC RELATIONS ORDER NOTICE IS GIVEN that Brandi M. Borgstede, administratrix of the Succession of Wayne D. Borgstede, has, pursuant to the provisions of La. C.C.P. art. 3198 and arts. 3198 and 3227, apply for authority to carry out the terms of the Consent Judgment of Partition executed by the decedent in proceedings entitled “Sheri Rousset Borgstede V. Wayne D. Borgstede, case number 733-199, Division “C” of the 24th Judicial District Court for the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana”, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit “A” to the Petition for Authority to Execute Qualified Domestic Relations Order and Acts of Donation of Automobiles filed herein. The Order granting such authority may be issued after the expiration date of seven (7) days from the date of the publication of this Notice. Any Opposition to the Application must be filed prior to the issuance of the Order. Samantha Adams, Clerk of Court Attorney: R. Scott Buhrer, #17493 Address: 3017 21st Street Suite 110, Metairie, LA 70002 Telephone: (504) 833-5112 Gambit: 3/1/16
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GADREL, L.L.C. Vs. THOMAS BROWN, JR., MYRTLE BROWN EVANS and SUCCESSION OF ROSALIE BROWN AUGILLARD JUDICIAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given to Myrtle Brown Evans and Thomas Brown, Jr., the absentee defendants in the proceeding entitled “Gadrel, L.L.C. vs. Thomas Brown, Jr., Myrtle Brow Evans, and Succession of Rosalie Brown Augillard,” Number 744-594, Division “H” of the 24th Judicial District Court for the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana, and that the Petitioner’s petition instituted in the proceeding on December 9, 2015, is seeking to have the property described below partitioned by licitation, and that each of the absent defendants has fifteen days from the date of the publication of this notice to answer the petitioner’s petition. The property sought to be partitioned by licitation in this proceeding is situated in the Parish of Jefferson and is described as follows: A CERTAIN PIECE OR PORTION OF GROUND, with all the buildings and improvements thereon and all the servitudes, rights, ways, and appurtenances thereunto belonging, situated in the City of Kenner, Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana, forming a part of EAST KENNER SUBDIVISION, said portion of ground designated as the SOUTH 1/2 of LOTS 1 THROUGH 7 of SQUARE 3. The former improvements thereon bore the Municipal No. 507 FILMORE STREET. BY ORDER OF THE COURT Lisa Cheramie Deputy Clerk, 24th Judicial District Court Parish of Jefferson February 24, 2016 Attorney: Jonah A. Freedman (35780) Address: 540 Broadway St., Ste 330E New Orleans, LA 70118 Telephone: 504-475-8075 Gambit: 3/1/16 & 3/22/16
TWENTY-FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF JEFFERSON STATE OF LOUISIANA
NO.: 751-168 DIVISION “f” SUCCESSION OF RITA LEDGER JOUBERT NOTICE OF FILING OF FINAL ACCOUNT AND TABLEAU OF DISTRIBUTION TO: Nicette Joubert Patrick 5516 Kincross Lane Charlotte, NC 28277 Dear Nicette, NOTICE is hereby given that ELLIS S. JOUBERT III, the Independent Executor of estate of the late RITA LEDGER JOUBERT, has filed in the above proceedings the First and Final Account and that unless opposition is made thereto with the time and in the manner required by law, the said account will be approved, homologated and made the jidgment of the Court. If you have any questions, cares or concerns please let me know. CERTIFICATE I certify that I served a copy of the above notice by mailing a copy of same, postage prepaid, to NICETTE JOUBERT PATRICK, 5516 Kincross Lane, Charlotte, NC 28277 on this 23rd day of December, 2015. Lisa M. Chreamie, Deputy Clerk Attorney: John J. Burke Address: 1502 Eleonore St. New Orleans, LA 70115 Telephone: 504-595-3174 Gambit: 3/1/16 PAGE 45
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A CERTAIN PIECE OR PORTION OF GROUND, together with all the buildings and improvements thereon and all the rights, ways, privileges, prescriptions, servitudes, advantages and appurtenances thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining, situated in the Section 41, Township 12 South, Range 10 East, Southeastern District of Louisiana, East of the Mississippi River, and forming a portion of Tracts Y & Z of the Soniat Plantation, JEFFERSON PARISH, Louisiana, and being a part of that portion of ground commencing on the northerly or lake side of the Veterans Memorial Highway and extending in a northerly direction towards Lake Pontchartrain to the center of Canal No. 1 being a resubdivision into that subdivision known as DAVID DRIVE SUBDIVISION, approved by virtue of Ordinance No. 3121, adopted by the Police Jury of the Parish of Jefferson on April 18, 1956, by act of Dedication before Harold A. Buchler, N.P., dated April 25, 1956, registered in COB 400, folio 218, and according to a plan of subdivision of Adloe Orr, Jr. & Associates, dated March 12, 1955, filed in the Office of the Clerk of Court for the Parish of Jefferson, April 25, 1956, in Plan Book 29, folio 17, said lot is numbered and measures as follows, to-wit:
together with all the buildings and improvements thereon, and all of the rights, ways, privileges, servitudes, appurtenances and advantages thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining, situated in the State of Louisiana, Parish of Jefferson, in TERRYTOWN SUBDIVISION NO. 6, in Square 95, bounded by Glencove Lane, Harvard Lane, Guardian Avenue and Deerfield Road, designated as Lot No. 34 on a survey made by Murphy Engineering, Inc., Consulting Engineers, dated March 7, 1974, a copy of which is annexed to Act No. 634899, and according to said survey, said Lot No. 34 commences at a distance of 675 feet from the corner of Glencove Lane and Guardian Avenue, and measures thence 60 feet front on Glencove Lane, same in width in the rear, by a depth of 110 feet, between equal and parallel lines. According to a survey by Gilbert, Kelly & Couturie, Inc., dated February 14, 1990, copy of which is annexed to Act whereby Jane and Orville Tollett acquired the aforesaid property, said lot has the same location, designation and measurements as set out above.
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BOEM Announces Public Meetings for the Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement on Proposed OCS Oil and Gas Lease Sale 247 in the Gulf of Mexico’s Central Planning Area
The U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) will hold public meetings in Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana. These meetings will provide BOEM an opportunity to solicit comments from Federal, State, and local governments; Tribal Nations; and 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 sale: Central Planning Area (CPA) Lease Sales 247 off the coasts of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida. The proposed CPA lease sale is part of the Proposed Final Outer Continental Shelf Oil & Gas Leasing Program: 2012-2017. The public meetings are scheduled as follows: Gulfport, Mississippi: Monday, March 14, 2016, Courtyard by Marriott, Gulfport Beachfront MS Hotel, 1600 East Beach Boulevard, Gulfport, Mississippi 39501, one meeting beginning at 6:00 p.m. CDT; Mobile, Alabama: Tuesday, March 15, 2016, Hilton Garden Inn Mobile West, 828 West I-65 Service Road South, Mobile, Alabama 36609, one meeting beginning at 4:00 p.m. CDT; and New Orleans, Louisiana: Thursday, March 17, 2016, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, 1201 Elmwood Park Boulevard, New Orleans, Louisiana 70123, beginning at 1:00 p.m. CDT.
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If you cannot attend the public meetings for the Draft CPA 247 Supplemental EIS, you may submit written comments within 45 days following the publication date of the Notice of Availability of the Draft CPA 247 Supplemental EIS in the Federal Register in one of the following ways: 1. In an envelope labeled “Comments on the Draft CPA 247 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 Sale 247”. (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’s email address: cpa247@boem.gov. BOEM does not consider anonymous comments; please include your name and address as part of your submittal. BOEM makes all comments, including the names and addresses of respondents, available for public review during regular business hours. Individual respondents may request that BOEM withhold their names and/or addresses from the public record; however, BOEM cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. If you wish your name and/or address to be withheld, you must state your preference prominently at the beginning of your comment. All submissions from organizations or businesses and from individuals identifying themselves as representatives or officials of organizations or businesses will be made available for public inspection in their entirety. If you have questions, please call Mr. Gary D. Goeke at 504-736-3233.
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TWENTY-FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF JEFFERSON NO.: 756432 DIVISION “L” (Rowan) IN RE: TUTORSHIP OF DAVID JOHNSON, JR. NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
The plaintiff, Keila Alexander, respectfully request that the following notice be published within Jefferson Parish in a manner provided by law: IN THE MATTER OF THE TUTORSHIP OF DAVID JOHNSON, JR., STATE OF LOUISIANA 24th JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, PARISH OF JEFFERSON NOTICE IS GIVEN that Keila Alexander has filed a petition in the above entitled matter to be appointed tutor after the expiration of ten (10) days from the date of publication. An opposition to this petition may be filed at any time prior to the appointment. BY ORDER OF THE COURT JOHN GEGENHEIMER Attorney: John A Venezia #23963 Julie O’Shesky #36245 Address: 757 St. Charles Ave. Suite 302 New Orleans, La 70130 Telephone: 504-486-3910
TWENTY-FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF JEFFERSON
BY ORDER OF THE COURT Lisa M. Cheramie CLERK OF COURT ATTORNEY: John F. Shreves ADDRESS: SIMON, PERAGINE, SMITH & REDFEARN, L.L.P. 30th Floor, Energy Center 1100 Poydras Street New Orleans, Louisiana 70163-3000 TELEPHONE: (504) 569-2030
First City Court for the City of New Orleans By virtue of a writ of Fieri Facias to me directed by the Honorable The First City Court for the City of New Orleans, in the above entitled cause, I will proceed to sell by public auction, on the ground floor of the Civil District Court Building, 421 Loyola Avenue, in the First District of the City on Tuesday, April 5, 2016, at 12:00 o’clock noon, the following described property to wit: Defendant Julie A. Butera’s undivided 1/5 interest in the following described property, to-wit:
THAT PORTION OF GROUND, together with all of the buildings and improvements thereon and all of the rights, ways, privileges, servitudes and advantages thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining, situated in the PARISH OF JEFFERSON, State of Louisiana, in that part thereof known as WHITNEY HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION, according to a plan of subdivision by Adloe Orr, Jr., Surveyor, dated February 25, 1957, which was approved by the Police Jury for the Parish of Jefferson by Ordinance No. 3527, dated July 1, 1957, registered in COB 429, folio 384, in SQUARE NO. 8 thereof, bounded by RIDGEWAY DRIVE, CLIFFORD DRIVE, 17TH and 20TH STREETS, designated as LOT NO. 57 which commences 195 feet from the corner of Ridgeway Drive
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THAT PORTION OF GROUND, BEARING MUNICIPAL NO. 3508 Elysian Fields Avenue, this city, in the matter entitled BUTHIE R. BROWN vs JULIE A. BUTERA
NO. 756-740 DIVISION “F”
NOTICE IS GIVEN that Stephen J. Austin, the duly qualified and acting Administrator of the Succession of John H. Huber, III, 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 $135,000.00, the Succession’s interest and to the immovable property located at 3112 Ridgeway Drive, Metairie, Louisiana 70002, being more particularly described as follows:
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Case No: 2013-51572
NOTICE OF FILING OF PETITION FOR AUTHORITY TO SELL IMMOVABLE PROPERTY AT PRIVATE SALE
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Gambit: 2/9/16 & 3/1/16
STATE OF LOUISIANA SUCCESSION OF JOHN H. HUBER, III
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Third District Sugar Hill Subdivision Square 2331 Lots 8 & 9 Muncipal No. 3508 Elysian Fields Avenue Acq. COB 525/folio 557 WRIT AMOUNT: $8,107.75 Seized in the above suit, TERMS-CASH. The purchaser at the moment of adjudication to make a deposit of ten percent of the purchase price, and the balance within thirty days thereafter. Note: All deposits must be Cash, Cashier’s Check, Certified Check or Money Order; No Personal Checks. Attorney: Chad Ham Telephone: 504-267-3191 Lambert C. Boissiere, Jr Constable, Parish of Orleans
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Buying vinyl records. Albums (LP’s), 45’s and 78’s. Contact me at 504-329-5781 or via email at kullconanhunts@gmail.com
APPLIANCES KENMORE ELITE
Front load washer and dryer...Like new. Excellent condition! $800 OBO. Must sell! (850) 218-2395.
SERVICES HOME SERVICES HANDY-MEN-R-US
HOME REPAIR SPECIALIST •Vinyl Siding / Wood / Fascia *Repairs • New Install • Patio Covers / Sun Rooms / Screen Rooms • Roofing Repairs / New Roofs •Concrete - Driveways • Sidewalks • Patios • Sod • Pressure Washing & Gutter Cleaning - New Gutters & Repairs • Plumbing - Repairs • Sinks • Toilets • Subsurface • Painting - Exterior & Interior • Sheetrock Repairs “We Do What Others Don’t Want to!” Call Jeffrey (504) 610-5181 jnich762@gmail.com Reference Available
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3404 & 3408 LEMON ST.
2 Br Townhouse. Nice, quiet location in Metairie. Close to grocery stores & busline. Furn kit w/laundry connects. Private patio w/off st pkg. $895 per mo. 1st month 1/2 price. (504) 834-2440 or 504-919-9158. www.angeleapartments.com
OLD METAIRIE
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE
Gambit: March 1, 2016 & March 29, 2016
HARAHAN/RIVER RIDGE RIVER RIDGE DUPLEX
3 BR/2 BA 1100 sq ft. Full kitchen with new appliances. $1150 per month. No pets, no smoking. Tenant pays utilities. (225) 572-7459.
MISSISSIPPI PORT GIBSON, MS 39510
509 Church St. ~ McDougall House 1820’s Historic, Renovated Greek Revival Raised Cottage 5 beds/3 baths, pool. $185,000 1201 Church St. ~ Anderson House 3 beds/3.5 baths, Studio apt + bldg w/4 beds/4 baths. Used as B&B. $195,000 1207 Church St. ~ On National Register Re-creation of Antebellum Mansion 6 beds/4baths + 2 bed Carriage House. $395,000 Call Realtor Brenda Roberts Ledger-Purvis Real Estate 601-529-6710
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1st flr condo, exc cond. 2BR/1 BA, all appliances. 1,000/month. Call 504 390-1291.
OLD METAIRIE 1&2 BDRM. APTS SPARKLING POOL & BIKE PATH
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. 504-236-5776.
ALGIERS POINT HISTORIC ALGIERS POINT
High end 1-4 BR, near ferry, clean, many extras, hrdwd flrs, cen a/h, no dogs, no sec 8, some O/S parking. $750-$1200/mo. 504-362-7487.
BYWATER 3009 ROYAL STREET
Newly renov’d, 2br/1ba, LR, kit w/appls, wash/dry, water included, nice backyard, $1175/mo + $1175 dep. 504-231-0889 or 817681-0194. Now Showing. Avail 3/1/16.
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Gambit: 3/1/16
Now, therefore, in accordance with law, notice is hereby given that Stephen J. Austin, the Administrator, proposes to sell the aforesaid Property, at private sale, for the price and on the terms aforesaid, and the heirs 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 the date whereon the last publication of this notice appears.
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and 20th Street and measures thence 60 feet front on Ridgeway Drive, same width in the rear, by a depth of on its side nearest 20th Street, adjoining Lot No. 56 of 101.26 feet, and a depth on its side towards 17th Street adjoining Lot No. 58 of 101.39 feet.
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2 BR/ 1 BA, Beautiful 2 bedroom rental located in the historic ByWater II neighborhood (1505 Clouet Street NOLA 70117). Off-street parking, backyard, central air & heat. Please call Donyale at (504) 274-2806 or (504) 488-8988. A must see!!! $750/mo. (504) 274-2806.
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UPTOWN/ GARDEN DISTRICT
1119 Dauphine #6 - 2/2.5 Balc on Dauphine, beds& full baths upstairs,ctrl ac/h .................................... $2500 539 Toulouse #A - Stu All utilities included, fully furnished. Updated ............................................. $1500 1233 Marais #8 - 1/1 3blks fr FQs/s apps, ceil fans, w/d hk ups, keyless gate ............................................. $1075 528 St. Louis #201 - 1/1 excellent location, large courtyard ............................................................. $1500 300 Chartres #B - 2/1.5 reno’d, steps away from all French Quarter attractions .............................. $2400 1011 Ursulines 1/1 Furnished luxury unit in prime loc. Parking possible .................................................. $1950 2424 Royal - 1/1 Private yard. Washer & Dryer included. ...................................................................... $1500 714 Touro - 2/1.5 ctrl a/h, w/d, dishwasher, wd flrs, back patio ........................................................... $1950 1719 St. Ann 3/3 Washer/Dryer hookups, fenced yard ... ..............................................................................$1,500
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LAKEFRONT
LARGE ATTRACTIVE APT
Newly Renovated 2BR, 2BA w/appls. Beautiful balcony & courtyard setting w/swimming pool. Quiet neighborhood. $1100/mo. Call 504-756-7347.
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French Quarter Realty
Efficiency w/appliances liv room, a/h unit, ceil fans, wood/tile floors, w/d onsite. Clara by Nashville. Avail March 1. $675/mo. 504895-0016.
3219 PRYTANIA A STREET
2 bed/1.5 ba, walk-in closet, liv, din, kit, appls, wood flrs, hi ceils, balcony, cen a/h, security, off-street parking, pool privileges. $1,650. CALL 504-813-8186 or 504-274-8075
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.
1233 Esplanade #12 2/1 conven loc s/s apps, w/d hookups, pool, patio, parking .............................. .$205,000 2538 Chartres 3/3 Updated former double, driveway parking ........................................................... $485,000 920 St Louis #4 - Studio condo,hi ceils, nat lite, wd flrs, s/s apps, granite, ctyd, pool .................. $275,000 280 Pi Street - Vacant Land Waterfront lot. Min. building rqm’t 2k sq. ft. 100 x 490. Lot extends into Intracoastal Wtwy. Dock can be built. .........$159,000 539 Toulouse #C - 1 /1 F/Q getaway! 2 stry Slave Qrtr unit, reno’d kit. Sold partially furnshd, just bring your clothes and get ready to party! $299,000 1139 Burgundy 1/1 wd flrs, hi ceils, ctyd, reno’d kit, blcks frm Royal St & Frenchmen .................. $350,000 5401 S. Johnson 3/2.5 Reno’d kit, off st prkng, gated bckyrd, wd flr, upstairs bedrooms .............. $489,000
WAREHOUSE DISTRICT JULIA AND BARONNE OFFSTREET PARKING
1BR/1BA, Unit is 760 SF located on the 3rd floor with a west view of the Superdome. 1 Off-street parking spot. All appliances including washer/dryer. Lots of light and quiet. Water is included. $1,850/mo. 504-669-4503.
FOR RENT/OTHER GREAT LOCATION SINGLE FAMILY HOUSE
2 BR/2 BA, 1000 sq’ shotgun dbl converted to single. Additional rm for office. Nice back yard, close to shopping, dining, nightlife, and universities. Utilities NOT included. $1,285/mo. (504) 261-6312.
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RESIDENTIAL RENTALS 1930 Burgundy - 2bd/2ba ........................ $2950 1926-28 Burgundy - 2bd/2.5ba ............. $3000 2934 Cleveland - 2bd/1.5ba ............. $1300 2936 Cleveland - 2bd/1.5ba ............. $1400 920 Poeyfare #332 - 1bd/1ba ........... $1500
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METAIRIE HOME FOR SALE
3548 Tolmas Dr. • $810,000
Beautiful 5 bedroom/5 bathroom home with open floor plan. Ten foot ceilings downstairs and nine foot ceilings upstairs. Home also has a mother-in-law suite and paved backyard with pool. Tolmas Dr. is an extra wide street with many amenities close by. It’s a must see! OPEN HOUSE: February 28, 2016 • 2 - 4 pm
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FOR RENT
NEW ORLEANS RIVER FRONT RESIDENCES SPACIOUS 2 BEDROOM, 2 OR 2.5 BATHROOMS 1700 SQ. FT. 1 or 2 level floor plans. Gated Historic Renovation Huge Walk in closets, washer & dryer, stainless steal appliances Gym, pool, work out classes, parking, Internet included. $2,000. per month. Tenant pays utilities & water. Desirable Algiers Point Neighborhood Near Ferry. Minutes to Downtown, French Quarter 323 Morgan Street, N.O. LA • 504-366-7374 or 781-608-6115
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