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CONTENTS

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July 7, 2015

EDITORIAL

Volume 36

Number 27

The Juice....................................................................19 Making a healthy shrimp Creole on a quinoa salad

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

EAT + DRINK Review ......................................................................20 Beachbum Berry’s Latitude 29

Contributing Photographer | CHERYL GERBER Interns | CALLIE KITTREDGE, CHARLES SILER

Fork + Center ...........................................................20 All the news that’s fit to eat — and drink

PRODUCTION Production Director | DORA SISON Web & Classifieds Designer | MARIA BOUÉ Senior Graphic Designer | LYN VICKNAIR Graphic Designers | PAIGE HINRICHS,

3-Course Interview ..............................................21 James Clesi, “guerrilla caterer” Drinks ........................................................................22 Beer Buzz; Wine of the Week

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ON THE COVER At last ........................................................................15 Even as the U.S. Supreme Court and the 5th District Court of Appeals approved same-sex marriage, Gov. Bobby Jindal dragged his feet — but time ran out.

A + E / 7 IN SEVEN Seven Things to Do This Week........................... 5 The Tempest, Once Upon a Mattress and more

NEWS + VIEWS News.............................................................................7 This fall’s ballot will be unusually light on proposed constitutional amendments Y@Speak + N.O. Comment .....................................7 Overheard in New Orleans’ social media world

Scuttlebutt................................................................ 9 From their lips to your ears C’est What? ............................................................... 9 Gambit’s Web poll Bouquets & Brickbats ..........................................11 This week’s heroes and zeroes Commentary............................................................12 Same-sex marriage becomes the law in Louisiana Clancy DuBos...........................................................13 A rough week for social conservatives may signal a bumpy road going forward Blake Pontchartrain is on vacation.

HEALTH + WELLNESS Feature ......................................................................18 A unique yoga class for people of color

Feature ....................................................................... 5 The annual Running of the Bulls through downtown New Orleans Music .........................................................................26 PREVIEW: Lushes Film.............................................................................30 REVIEW: Amy Art ...............................................................................32 REVIEW: The Rising Stage..........................................................................35 Events .......................................................................37 Crossword + Sudoku ...........................................46

CLASSIFIEDS Legal Notices..........................................................40 Market Place ............................................................41 Employment ...........................................................42 Real Estate ..............................................................43 Picture Perfect Properties................................ 47

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Lushes Wed. July 8 | The tension in this Brooklyn duo’s music may come from their disparate backgrounds: singer/guitarist James Ardery is a former punk rocker, drummer Joel Myers a classical pianist. “Low Hanging Fruit,” an advance single off the forthcoming Service Industry (Felte), forges its own genre. SS Boombox and Liquor and Lies open at 9 p.m. at Gasa Gasa.

Once Upon a Mattress

Thu.-Sun. July 9-12 | In the Broadway musical adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s Pea, no one in the The Princess and the Pea kingdom can marry until Prince Dauntless is wed, and the queen delights in thwarting prospective princesses. Summer Lyric Theatre at Tulane University presents the show at 8 p.m. (2 p.m. Sunday) at Dixon Hall.

Tommy Alexander

Raging bulls

San Fermin in Nueva Orleans features events around town.

The Tempest

Fri.-Mon. July 10-18 | Prospero commands slaves and spirits in Shakespeare’s drama about the machinations of the dispossessed. Promethean Theatre Company and In Good Company present the show at 7:30 p.m. at The Old Iron Works.

Gravity A

Sat. July 11 | Over a decade and some lineup changes, Gravity A has grounded itself as a jamming, sometimes jazzy funk and electronic outfit. It celebrates its 10th anniversary at 10 p.m. at Blue Nile.

The Importance of Being Earnest

Sat.-Sun. July 11-25 | Duplicity helps a couple of friends enjoy themselves while simultaneously upholding and dodging the burdensome social mores of Victorian England in Oscar Wilde’s farce. New Orleans Shakespeare Festival at Tulane presents the show at 7:30 p.m. (1:30 p.m. Sunday) at Lupin Theatre.

Dick Diver

Sun. July 12 | The Australian garage rock quartet shines on the sunny power-pop of its 2015 album Melbourne, Florida (Chapter Music), which borrows as much from Flying Nun’s scrappy punk catalog as the band’s beach and desert locales down under. Guts Club and Sexy Dex & the Fresh open at 10 p.m. at Siberia.

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chase the runners on the circular course through the Participants run from a Warehouse District and roller derby “bull” (left) at others wait in gauntlets San Fermin in Nueva Orleans. that runners have to pass P H OTO BY JA RED H O W ERTO N through as they return to the Sugar Mill. The pre- and post-run parties at the Sugar Mill require a By Will Coviello wristband for entry (registration is available on the website), and festivities include the presentation of an award for the best bull outfit (horn size matters). The post-party features music by Vivaz! he sight of roller derby skaters decked out in horned helmets and Quickie Mart, appearances by the Rolling Elvi and games, and swinging plastic bats at runners clad mostly in white including a dunk tank, a mechanical bull and an inflatable boxing and red, is becoming increasingly common. Such events ring (in which boxers don massive inflatable gloves). There also are now take place in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Pensacola, Florida, Long food trucks and cash bars. Beach, California and elsewhere. While the organizers’ The traditional Friday night pre-party, El Txupinazo, websites reference the annual bull runs in Pamplona, July 9-12 which used to happen at the site of the run, has Spain, not all mention their more likely inspiration: been moved to Freret Street Publiq House. The party San Fermin in San Fermin in Nueva Orleans, a festival Mickey “El features flamenco by Ven Pa’Ca, an open bar and Nueva Orleans Padrino” Hanning and friends from local roller derby food from Bayona, Mondo, Purloo, Little Gem Saloon teams launched nine years ago after Hanning attended Various locations; and Pizza Domenica. Pamplona’s festival. www.nolabulls.com Tickets are $50 and proceeds go to Beth Friends Last year, San Fermin in Nueva Orleans drew Forever, which is named for Hanning’s wife Beth and more than 15,000 participants, says San Fermin’s benefits New Orleans women fighting breast cancer. official “bull wrangler,” Tracey Bellina. Organizers expect a similar The festival also donates a portion of proceeds to Animal Rescue crowd this year, but the event has changed slightly, spreading to of New Orleans. more venues across town as it grows. Other San Fermin events include the Fiesta de Pantalones, The main event is still El Encierro, which starts and ends Pobre de Mi recovery brunch and a wine dinner. Beginning at 4 at the Sugar Mill Saturday morning. At 8 a.m., San Fermin in p.m. Saturday, the Fiesta de Pantalones continues the bull run Nueva Orleans’ Pope (Andrew Ward, a former Big Easy Rollparty with live music at The Maison on Frenchmen Street. Sunday ergirls announcer) will give the benediction to thousands of features Pobre de Mi, a celebration of Ernest Hemmingway and runners, or corredors, many simply clad in white and red, and The Sun Also Rises, some of which is set at Pamplona’s running others more elaborately costumed. After the corredors file onto of the bulls. The brunchtime event features a Hemingway writing Convention Center Boulevard, more than 260 roller bulls from contest, skits and live music. There’s also a Spanish wine dinner roller derby leagues in 16 states will be unleashed. Some bulls at the Bourbon Orleans Hotel Thursday.

Thu.-Fri. July 9-10 | The Portland, Oregon singer/songwriter croons woeful tales over gentle picking on self-released albums such as his 2014 Basement Soul. At 10 p.m. Thursday at Circle Bar.

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VIEWS

S C U T T L EB U T T 9 C ’ ES T W H AT ? 9 B O U Q U E T S & B RI C K S 11 C O M M EN TA RY 12 C L A N C Y D U B O S 13

knowledge is power New Orleans’ week in Twitter Anthony Davis @AntDavis23

NOLA, I am here to stay! Just getting started ... #6MoreYears #TakeFlight

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#AskBobby You’re running on religious freedom. Will you condemn racists torching churches, or is this all about uncomfortable florists?

Zack Kopplin @ZackKopplin

@Bobby Jindal When was the last time you talked to one of your biology professors #AskBobby

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A shorter vote

Only four proposed state constitutional amendments will be on this fall’s ballot — for a change. By Jeremy Alford

to climb back above $100 a barrel for that to happen. No one can predict when that might occur. But Adley’s amendment has a catch: The $21 million or so that would come in 2017 from mineral revenues would replace up to $400 million a year that is scheduled to go into the transportation fund starting in 2020. Right now that money — from vehicle sales taxes — goes into the state general fund. The theory behind Adley’s proposed revenue swap is based largely on the belief that the state general fund can’t take a hit of $400 million a year. Adley says the trade-off is necessary to keep pace with the state’s immediate — and bloated — backlog of transportation construction projects. He also argues that the state’s gasoline tax, which helps underwrite road and highway work, is no longer an effective budgeting tool because cars and trucks are more fuel-efficient than ever. The gasoline tax is based on volume (i.e. a per-gallon tax), not on the price of gasoline. The Baton Rouge-based Public Affairs Research Council (PAR) summed up Adley’s plan this way: A large future revenue source for roads and infrastructure would be eliminated, and in its place would be more speculative sources for transportation funding. Then there’s House Bill 618 by state Rep. Karen St. Germain, D-Plaquemine, which would allow the state to invest public funds in an infrastructure bank for transportation projects. St. Germain described the infrastructure bank as a revolving loan program of sorts, with minimal finance costs that would allow local governments to move forward with a variety of transportation projects, including port infrastructure work. Elsewhere, voters will be asked to decide the fate of two other constitutional amendments: • House Bill 360 by Rep. Bubba Chaney, R-Rayville, would make sure property taxes on Louisiana land owned by other states or out-of-state political subdivisions are paid to the Louisiana treasury. Currently other states don’t pay these taxes. • House Bill 518 by Rep. Julie Stokes, R-Kenner, would clarify the kinds of tax, rebate and revenue bills that can be filed in “fiscal” legislative sessions, which are held during odd-numbered years.

n a noticeable change of pace, voters will only have to read through four proposed constitutional amendments on the Oct. 24 ballot, including two that would institute substantive changes to the way state transportation projects are funded. There were 14 amendments on the fall 2014 ballot, and voters complained about information overload and good government groups accused lawmakers of abusing the process. Things could have been different this go-round. Louisiana lawmakers introduced more constitutional amendments this year than any other since 2010. Of the 67 proposed amendments that were introduced during the 2015 session that adjourned on June 11, only four survived. Lawmakers say this year’s low success rate for proposed amendments was attributable to the contentious debate over taxes and fees — and a $1.6 billion budget shortfall that sucked everything into its vortex. The House and Senate were quick to dismiss complicated measures that had little or no impact on the state’s fiscal challenges. The two highest-profile amendments that will be on the fall ballot track public opinion support for changing the way state transportation projects are funded. The first is a proposal by state Sen. Robert Adley, D-Benton, that would steer state mineral revenues — cash derived from oil and gas activities — toward transportation projects rather than depositing that money into Louisiana’s so-called “rainy day fund,” known formally as the Budget Stabilization Fund. If adopted by voters, the amendment would steer up to $21 — Jeremy Alford is a freelance journalist in Baton Rouge. million to transportation projects beginning in July 2017. Adley said Contact him at jeremy@jeremyalford.com. Follow him on that haul could reach $100 million a year — but oil prices would have Twitter: @alfordwrites.

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

Our story “Jindal: Louisiana will comply with Supreme Court’s ruling on samesex marriage, but has no timetable” drew these responses: Seeing as it is a weekend and state and parish offices are closed til Monday .... I don’t see how anyone could have gotten a marriage license ...— kajunklown Seeing as 49 other states managed to issue a license even if their offices were normally closed, where there’s a will, there’s a way. Late to the game as usual, Louisiana. — Chopsley

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NEWS VIEWS SCUTTLEBUTT Quote of the week

“I have no intention of allowing John White, who isn’t qualified to be a middle school principal, to remain as superintendent when I am governor.” — Democratic gubernatorial candidate John Bel Edwards, sniping at the Louisiana superintendent of education, who was backed by Gov. Bobby Jindal at one time. As quoted in The Advocate, White responded: “Politics doesn’t belong in the classroom. High school graduation, ACT scores, AP scores and kids going to college are all increasing. What’s important is that we continue that progress, no matter who is governor.”

Jindal signs marijuana bill

State prepares for growing and dispensing pot

YA/YA moves to Central City

Group gets $1.3 million arts center

In its 26 years as an arts education program, Young Aspirations/Young Artists (YA/YA) has grown from a single-school operation to one that serves youths across the city. On June 30, YAYA got its first custom-built Arts Center on LaSalle Street in Central City. Harmony Neighborhood Development, Bild Design and Landis PAGE 10

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Should states that fly the Confederate flag near their capitols take it down?

49%

Shouldn’t have been there in the first place

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Yes, it’s time to come down

20%

No, it’s a piece of history

THIS WEEK’S QUESTION: Gov. Bobby Jindal has announced his campaign for president. What do you think?

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Louisiana may soon be the first state in the South to go green. Medical marijuana — which technically was legal in Louisiana for years without any legal framework — now has the infrastructure for production and distribution in the state. Senate Bill 143 by state Sen. Fred Mills, R-New Iberia, has been named the Alison Neustrom Act, after the daughter of Lafayette Sheriff Mike Neustrom. Alison died in 2014 after a yearlong battle with pancreatic cancer. On June 29, Gov. Bobby Jindal signed into a law a measure that provides for a state-sanctioned grow site and a permitting process for dispensaries. Louisiana State University and Southern University have right of first refusal on hosting the state’s grow site, and the state Department of Agriculture and Forestry will oversee production. The Louisiana Board of Pharmacy is in charge of licensing dispensaries. Louisiana will join more than 20 other states where medicinal marijuana is legal, but it won’t be an overnight change. Government agencies will spend the next year drafting recommendations and reports for the state Legislature before doctors begin writing prescriptions. Medical marijuana advocates also are concerned that the

measure’s language — just one word in the bill — could set it up for failure. The bill refers to “prescriptions” for the drug rather than “recommendations,” splintering from similar legislation in other states and potentially drawing unwanted attention from the Drug Enforcement Agency. Nevertheless, the effect is the same: Patients with a “recommendation” for medically approved pot will be able to receive it from government-approved and licensed dispensaries. — ALEX WOODWARD

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Construction Company helped build the two-story arts center, which includes classrooms and glass and ceramics studios. “This is the first time that we’ve been in a purely residential neighborhood,” Lesley McBride, YAYA operations coordinator, told Gambit. “So this is the first time that we’ve been in a true neighborhood where we can service the people that are directly at our doorstep.” YAYA designs arts education curricula for 28 schools to provide career and college preparation to students in New Orleans. Forty students can now practice art inside the $1.3 million arts center, which is modern and airy and feels like a treehouse. An eco-arts sculpture garden will reinforce that feeling. The balcony where a garden will be installed has a window overlooking the glass studio. It occurred to YAYA staff while moving in that the window could serve two purposes: looking down, but also looking up. “We’re considering theater performances,” McBride said. “Like if we had puppet shows coming up through there, you could stand down here and look up. It’s an incredibly transformable space.” Equipment and furniture from YAYA’s old home on Conti Street were moved via crane, car and human arms. The public is invited to take glass and sculpture classes in the new space starting Sept. 1. — JEANIE RIESS

Don’t #Ask

Jindal solicits questions via Twitter

Gov. Bobby Jindal’s Super PAC, Believe Again, thought it would be a good idea to solicit questions for the presidential candidate via Twitter last week. “Tweet us with #AskBobby and he might answer it at our town hall event tonight,” @ BelieveAgainGOP wrote. What could go wrong? Salon.com and Raw Story collected a bunch of the best #AskBobby questions — among them: • “Did your campaign launch in Kenner for a reason? #AskBobby” • “If you’re going to spend 5 days a week in Iowa can we put the gov mansion on AirBnB & make up some of the deficit you’ve created? #AskBobby” • “If you’re not a scientist when

NEWS VIEWS it comes to global warming how are you a doctor when it comes to women’s reproductive systems? #AskBobby” • “I look at your portrait and get that you identify as White. But after looking at your record, why do you identify as ‘electable’?” #AskBobby • “How does it feel to sell your soul for political gain and yet not gain anything politically? #AskBobby” Several familiar New Orleanians joined in the fun. Zack Kopplin (@ZackKopplin), the college student who has led the fight against the teaching of “intelligent design” (aka creationism) in Louisiana public schools, asked, “When was the last time you talked to one of your biology professors? #AskBobby.” The funniest line may have come from Jeffrey Bostick (aka @skooks), who writes the Library Chronicles blog. “I actually have a question for Grover Norquist,” @skooks wrote. “But I was given this address for some reason.” — KEVIN ALLMAN

‘Colors subject to change’

Jindal T-shirts mock media, have hidden message

BOUQUETS + brickbats ™ heroes + zeroes Carolyn Hembree,

an assistant English professor at the University of New Orleans, received two awards for her forthcoming book Rigging a Chevy Into a Time Machine and Other Ways to Escape a Plague. The awards include the 2015 Trio Award from Trio House Press for emerging poets and the 2015 Rochelle Ratner Memorial Award from poetry collective Marsh Hawk Press. Hembree’s debut poetry collection Skinny was published in 2012.

Michael W. Kearney,

chairman and CEO of The Kearney Companies Inc., received the 2015 C. Alvin Bertel Award from the World Trade Center of New Orleans on June 24. The award recognizes contributions to Louisiana’s ports. The Kearney Companies operates one of the largest warehousing and logistics companies in the South.

Oscar Rossignoli

was named the 2015-2016 ASCAP (American Society of Composers) Louis Armstrong Scholar by the Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation Inc. The Honduras native and University of New Orleans jazz studies grad student also received a $3,000 scholarship. Rossignoli will be honored at the ASCAP Foundation’s annual award ceremony in December at Lincoln Center in New York.

Tom Piazza

was named recipient of the 2015 Louisiana Writer Award, given annually to writers by the Louisiana Center for the Book in the State Library of Louisiana. His works include the novels A Free State and City of Refuge as well as the pivotal post-Hurricane Katrina book Why New Orleans Matters, among other works. He also wrote for the HBO TV series Treme.

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Who says Gov. Bobby Jindal doesn’t have a sense of humor? After a Washington Post article questioned whether the presidential candidate had turned his back on his Indian heritage, Jindal made reference to the issue in his presidential announcement, saying he was “tanned, rested and ready” for the White House. It was a playful allusion to an old bumper sticker featuring President Richard Nixon, but the line got a laugh at the speech and apparently inspired Team Jindal to create its first fundraising T-shirt. The “Tanned. Rested. Ready. Jindal 2016” shirt went on sale last week for a donation of $20. “The liberal media said, ‘There’s not much Indian left in Bobby Jindal,’ so we made shirts to mock them,” the Jindal website announced. Even more playful was a disclaimer about the shirt that seemed to go unnoticed by political watchers: “Colors subject to change.” Teespring.com, a website that offers T-shirts, quickly put up a Crawfish for Prez parody T-shirt that reads “Red. Boiled. Ready. #Crawfish2016.” — KEVIN ALLMAN

YOUR FAST LANE TO WINNING

COMMENTARY

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Jindal and Caldwell’s disgraceful legacy

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n June 26, the U.S. Supreme Court made it clear that no state could deny the benefits (and responsibilities) of marriage to same-sex couples. That same day, New Orleanians Michael Robinson and Earl Benjamin, who had been together 21 years, stood in line to get a marriage license in their hometown. They were denied, even as opposite-sex couples got their licenses with no problem. Shamefully, Louisiana was the last state in the union to follow the Supreme Court’s ruling. For that, we can thank Gov. Bobby Jindal and state Attorney General Buddy Caldwell. Caldwell initially (and wrongly) said the Supreme Court decision wasn’t clear as to when marriages could commence. He said he “found nothing in the decision that makes the court’s order effective immediately.” On Caldwell’s advice, the Louisiana Clerks of Court Association recommended a 25-day waiting period. Then Jindal claimed the state would comply — “when the 5th Circuit Court orders the ruling into effect.” A month earlier, Jindal sniped at President Barack Obama, saying Harvard Law School’s “most famous graduate has a problem obeying the law.” Last week, we saw that one of the nation’s most ambitious politicians

really has a problem obeying the law — and doesn’t mind giving Louisiana yet another black eye in the process. Fortunately, some local officials do understand the law. On June 29, after consulting with an attorney, Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court Jon Gegenheimer announced his office would begin providing marriage licenses immediately. Other parishes quickly followed. Those clerks of court clearly have a better grasp of the law than do our governor and attorney general. At 10:32 a.m. that same day, a same-sex couple tied the knot in Jefferson Parish. Celeste Autin and Alesia LeBoeuf met in high school in Marrero and had been together 38 years. They became the first legally married same-sex couple in Louisiana. About two hours later, Robinson and Benjamin — having gone to Gretna to get their marriage license — went to Civil District Court in their hometown of New Orleans, where Judge Paula A. Brown conducted the ceremony that made them the first samesex couple to marry in Orleans Parish. And there’s the irony. While same-sex couples in New Orleans could pick up a marriage license in Gretna and be married back in their hometown, Orleans Parish was among the last places in the state where

they could get a marriage license. In every other parish, marriage licenses are issued by the clerk of court. In Orleans, they are dispensed by an office within the state Department of Health & Hospitals. In a last-ditch effort to prove his bona fides to his imagined constituency, Jindal suggested that his recently signed “religious freedom order” would protect any clerk of court who doesn’t want to provide equal protection of the law to same-sex couples. That can only prolong Louisiana’s shamefully slow response to the Supreme Court’s

Gov. Bobby Jindal (left) and Attorney Gen. Buddy Caldwell are the reason Louisiana was the last state in the union to follow the Supreme Court’s ruling.

ruling, even as same-sex couples across the state are getting their marriage licenses. Jindal and Caldwell are on the wrong side of history. Though every civil rights struggle is unique, those who stand on the wrong side of history all share the same disgraceful legacy.

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Seismic social changes t’s been a rough few weeks for the GOP. The Charleston massacre triggered a national outcry to remove Confederate symbols from public places, followed quickly by U.S. Supreme Court decisions affirming Obamacare and the right of same-sex couples to marry in all 50 states. One Republican lawmaker called it “a tsunami of substantive social change.” Here in Louisiana and among most of the GOP presidential aspirants, the response has largely been one of denial — that’s how the Republican lawmaker described it. He went on to say, sagely, “I suspect that the party’s survival as a viable political structure will depend wholly upon how we collectively respond to these cultural shifts.” Clearly, he’s not among the saber rattlers, like Gov. Bobby Jindal, who chose to throw more red meat onto the fire rather than douse the flames. These are difficult, and dangerous, times for the Party of Lincoln. The problem is not cultural but generational: According to the Pew Research Center, 60 percent of young Republicans support same-sex marriage. Do culture warriors have a future? Did they even have a past? Nationally, the GOP has consistently lost when it campaigned primarily on social issues. The first President Bush was a traditional fiscal

conservative; his son George W. coined the term “compassionate conservative.” They won without waging cultura warfare. Today’s field of Republican presidential hopefuls ridicules former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush for (in their eyes) wimping out on social issues. His willingness to “lose the primary to win the general” election was evident in his response to the High Court’s same-sex marriage case. He reiterated

his support for the traditional concept of marriage, but added, “In a country as diverse as ours, good people who have opposing views should be able to live side by side.” In Louisiana, Republican state Attorney General Buddy Caldwell advised clerks of court to wait 25 days before issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples. It took all of a weekend for the legal

adviser to Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court Jon Gegenheimer to advise otherwise. (Disclosure: That legal advisor, John Litchfield, is also Gambit’s attorney.) Gegenheimer, a solid conservative, issued the state’s first license to a same-sex couple and was quickly followed by clerks across the state. These fissures are not isolated. Republican state lawmakers voted in large numbers for higher taxes and fees in the recent legislative session. If taxes are no longer verboten, is resisting social change all that’s left of the GOP agenda? Fiscally, Republican candidates for governor should breathe a sigh of relief over the Obamacare ruling. Without it they would have to find even more money to balance Jindal’s legacy deficit. The fate of Confederate symbols is a mixed bag. The Southern cross is not part of Louisiana’s state flag and is not flown at the state Capitol. But many public spaces have statues of Confederate military and political leaders, from Robert E. Lee (who never lived in Louisiana) to Jefferson Davis. The push to take down the statues will touch off another culture war. The GOP’s response to this and other seismic social changes will shape its politics, and its prospects, for the next decade.

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More PERFECT Unions

Louisiana slowly implements the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in favor of samesex marriage.

eleste Autin and Alesia LeBoeuf met 38 years ago at L.W. Higgins High School in Marrero. While LeBoeuf played in a powder-puff football game, Autin looked on from the stands. A mutual friend introduced them. “We’ve been inseparable ever since,” LeBoeuf said. They were the first couple to receive a same-sex marriage license in Louisiana — partly because they both work in the Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court office, the first in the state to issue same-sex marriage licenses. They had to go back to work after getting their license June 29, and the two have planned their wedding ceremony for July 9. “It’s not so much about being the first one to get the license as it is just getting a license and having the opportunity to marry the one you’ve always wanted to be with your whole life,” LeBoeuf told Gambit. “Now we can have the benefits other people have. If I’m in critical condition or she’s in critical

condition in the hospital, you don’t have to get told by a doctor or anyone that ‘you’re not a family member.’” In the hallway, LeBoeuf hugged Earl Benjamin of New Orleans. Benjamin and his partner, Michael Robinson, were the first to apply for a same-sex marriage license in New Orleans after the June 26 U.S. Supreme Court ruling legalizing gay marriage in all 50 states. They were turned down the first time. They were back to apply again in New Orleans when they got word that Jefferson Parish was issuing licenses. Benjamin drove to Gretna and brought the license to Orleans Parish Civil District Court, where Judge Paula A. Brown was prepared to marry them, waiving the 72-hour waiting time. “I pronounce you, Michael Robinson, and you, Earl Benjamin Jr., to be legally married spouses under the laws of this nation in the state of Louisiana,” Brown said. “You may now kiss your spouse.” PAGE 16

(Left to right) At the Jackson Square rally following the Supreme Court decision; celebrants at the Southern Decadence says “I Do” party, which featured rainbow wedding cake.

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(Top left) Alesia LeBoeuf and Celeste Autin were the first same-sex couple in Louisiana to get a marriage license. (Top right) At the Jackson Square rally following the Supreme Court decision. (Bottom left) At the “I Do” victory party. (Bottom right) New Orleans City Council President Jason Williams addressed the victory rally, calling Gov. Bobby Jindal “backwards and ignorant.”

It was a scene repeated across the state. In Lafayette Parish, six couples received licenses on the first day. In Caddo Parish, Troy Foster and Cassidy Jennings of Shreveport were the first to get a license. Jennings, clad in a baseball cap, overalls and a big smile, told KTBS-TV, “I can’t stop shaking.” On June 26, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in the matter of Obergefell v. Hodges, opening the door to same-sex marriage in the 13 states where it was not yet legal, including Louisiana. But almost three full days later, there was only one state where a same-sex marriage license hadn’t been issued: Louisiana. “Of course we’re going to comply with the court order. We don’t have a choice,” Gov. Bobby Jindal said on June 28’s edition of Meet the Press, adding that he was waiting for a U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals decision. The appellate court had heard oral arguments on a lower court ruling against same-sex marriage, but delayed a ruling while the U.S. Supreme Court considered the issue. Meanwhile, Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court Jon Gegenheimer — a staunch conservative — consulted his office’s attorney and determined that the high court’s ruling was clear. Jefferson thus became the state’s first parish to issue a license to a same-sex couple. It would not be the last. Several other parishes followed, one by one. By mid-afternoon June 29, the Louisiana Clerks of Court Association (LCCA) sent an email to its members reversing its earlier recommendation to wait for the Fifth Circuit Court ruling. Instead, LCCA Executive Director Debbie Hudnall advised, “Our attorney says you can issue the license as soon as your office is ready to do so.”

With that, many parishes that had taken a wait-andsee attitude opened their license bureaus to everyone. The Fifth Circuit reversed its ruling on July 1 and sent the case back to U.S. District Court — which reversed its decision July 2, opening all doors to same-sex marriage in Louisiana. Jindal, out of courts to rely on, had to follow the court’s orders.

magazine to sound an alarm. “Orthodox Christians must understand that things are going to get much more difficult for us,” Dreher wrote. “We are going to have to learn how to live as exiles in our own country. “We are going to have to learn how to live with at least a mild form of persecution,” Dreher added, seemingly without recognizing that gay people could have claimed the same for generations. SHORTLY AFTER THE INITIAL RULING, Mayor Mitch In New Orleans, home to large populations of Landrieu issued a statement of congratulations, saying, Catholics and gays (and gay Catholics), Archbishop “As the mayor of a city that has long embraced the Gregory Aymond struck a muted tone. “I stand with principles of inclusion, tolerance and diversity, I am the Catholic bishops of the United States as we had more than pleased to see the Supreme Court and the hoped there would have been another means of United States embrace these same principles. Today, moving forward in society without redefining marriage our great country takes another step toward becoming and family life,” he wrote in a statement. “While we a more perfect union.” stand firm in this belief, as Christians we must extend That night at a rally in Jackson Square, a majority of respect to all and treat all of God’s children with dignity the New Orleans City Council showed up in support, even in disagreement. We cannot be disrespectful but including Council President Jason Williams, District A always loving in witnessing our faith. Disrespect and Councilwoman Susan Guidry, District C Councilwoman hatred can never be condoned.” Nadine Ramsey and District D Councilman Jared Brossett. Addressing the crowd, Williams took a SOME FOUND IT STRANGE that Orleans Parish — the swipe at Jindal, saying, “No matter how backwards or state’s most LGBT-friendly parish, with a sizable gay ignorant our governor is, in the state of Louisiana, love population and large wedding and tourism industries — is love, and love has been decriminalized.” was not issuing licenses downtown. Unlike every other Not everyone was happy, however. Besides Jindal, every parish in the state, Orleans falls under the state Bureau of other declared candidate for the 2016 GOP presidential Vital Statistics, a division of the Louisiana Department of nomination made it clear he or she was against same-sex Health & Hospitals. As a state agency, the bureau answers marriage. Some, like former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, were to Jindal. New Orleans couples with a license, however, muted but philosophical; others (including Jindal) were far were able to get married at 2nd City Court in Algiers. more dramatic — as were many pundits. On June 29, Jindal counsel Thomas Enright Jr. made Rod Dreher — a St. Francisville resident and senior public a legal memorandum citing the governor’s editor of The American Conservative — took to Time “Marriage & Conscience Order,” issued in May, and

BESIDES THE LGBT COMMUNITY, two other groups were thrilled with the Supreme Court decision: the tourism and wedding industries. The Rev. Tony Talavera of the French Quarter Wedding Chapel says he has performed 500 same-sex marriages over the last decade, but the ceremonies weren’t “official.” Following the Supreme Court ruling, he says, some same-sex couples are booking their weddings at the chapel in anticipation of New Orleans allowing them

to seek marriage licenses. “We did a wedding the day before the ruling and told them to come back with their license,” Talavera said. “It’s going to be good for our state, and maybe we can get our politicians to become more progressive,” he said. “This is one step to get rid of discrimination. In our state, [New Orleans] should be the first one, not down the line.” Like Talavera, the city’s official tourism arm applauded the ruling. The city already had been marketing itself directly to LGBT tourists, said Kristian Sonnier, vice president of communications and public relations at the New Orleans Convention and Visitors Bureau. “I don’t like to speculate what it’s going to do to tourism numbers,” Sonnier said of the ruling, “but I can say that it will cement New Orleans as the diverse, inclusive, welcoming place that it’s always been. “I think the executive order (Jindal’s “religious freedom” order) cast a shadow of doubt on that. The Supreme Court ruling kind of erased all that doubt. Those people that were afraid to come to New Orleans then should have no fear now.” An event called “Southern Decadence Says ‘I Do’,” a sort of mini-wedding expo for the LGBT community, had been planned for the night of June 26. It quickly turned into a victory party. “We planned this party not knowing,” organizer Tony Leggio said. “We thought the decision was going to be Monday, so we had no idea this was going to happen today. Could we not have asked for better timing?” As guests chatted about the decision and danced to ABBA, Leggio said he thought Jindal and Caldwell’s objections to the Supreme Court ruling were political rather than personal.

Michael Robinson (top left) and Earl Benjamin were the first same-sex couple to wed in New Orleans. The remaining pictures are from a rally at Jackson Square following the Supreme Court decision.

“Jindal has 0 percent approval rating,” Leggio said. “What he is doing is trying to make a name for himself. I don’t think he cares one way or the other about gay marriage. In my heart of hearts, I think that man could care less about who gets married and who doesn’t. He just wants to have his name out there. “We’re your brothers, we’re your sisters, we’re your sons and daughters, your co-workers, your parishioners. Don’t you want us to be happy? Don’t you want us to be as happy as you are? We pay taxes like you do.” For party attendee Jason Ashford, it was an emotional day; he fought back tears as he told his story of growing up a Southern Baptist in the small town of Watson, Texas. He was on an RTA bus going to work when he got the news of the Supreme Court ruling. “I had chills,” he said. “I had goosebumps up my arms and everything.” ASHFORD IS SINGLE. He told Gambit that not everyone in his family knows he’s gay. “With my family, this decision won’t make [the conversation easier],” Ashford said. “In the general public I think, yes, it will make the conversation easier. Because it’s now out there. It’s on the front burner. “Especially with people who know people who are gay.”

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hinting that clerks whose religious beliefs didn’t include same-sex marriage may not have to issue licenses to gay couples. “The ruling in Obergefell does not permit states to bar same-sex couples from marriage,” Enright wrote, “but the ruling in no way forces specific individuals to violate their sincerely held religious beliefs, or to perform or facilitate same sex marriages.” Enright added, “If any such state employee or official who asserts a religious objection is faced with a legal challenge for doing so, numerous attorneys have committed to defend their rights free of charge.” One day later, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), the Forum for Equality Foundation and six individuals filed suit against Jindal, claiming the scope of the order goes beyond his purview as an elected official. “Gov. Jindal has violated the Louisiana Constitution by setting up special protections for those who share his belief system,” ACLU Louisiana President Marjorie Esman said in a statement. “In our country, no one is above the law, including the governor. He swore to uphold the laws of Louisiana. This lawsuit seeks to hold him to that oath.” As the lawyers and politicians tussled over the issue, the licenses kept coming.

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Yogis of color A new class geared toward people of color is changing the face of yoga in New Orleans. By Charles Cody Siler

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alerie McMillan is a city planner, yoga instructor and New Orleans native. Her yoga class, which she teaches at Dancing Grounds on Sunday nights, is one of many that have popped up during the city’s recent yoga boom. Freret Street Yoga owner Geoffrey Roniger estimates the number of studios in New Orleans prior to Hurricane Katrina at fewer than five. Now, he says, there are more than 20. In 2011, Yoga Journal named the city one of the top 10 yogafriendly cities in the country. But people of color have not been well represented in local yoga classes. That’s why McMillan started teaching Black and Brown Bodies in Motion (BBM) last month, a yoga class open only to self-identified people of color. “When I was starting my practice … I was like, wait a minute, why aren’t there other people who look like me coming to class?” McMillan says. BBM is a collaboration with the Wildseeds: The New Orleans Octavia Butler Emergent Strategy Collective, a progressive AfricanAmerican community organization. According to the event’s Facebook description, BBM is “a direct response to the marginalization and or invisibility of yogis of color in traditional yoga studios and classes.” Tracy Joseph, a student in the class, says the class intrigued her after years of yoga in mostly white studios. “I don’t see black folks, yogis of color, so [the class] was absolutely something that I felt I wanted to participate in, trying to see — what are we missing? Why aren’t we represented in these classes?” A 2012 National Health Interview Survey found that the rate of yoga practice among white Americans was more than double that of black Americans. The statistics take on additional significance in New Orleans, where more than 60 percent of the population is black, according to the 2010 Census. McMillan, who has practiced yoga in New Orleans, Chicago and Montreal, says her experience reflects the statistics. When she began practicing, her classes were dominated by upper- and middle-class white women. She enjoyed practicing with them,

and many became her friends. But it bothered her that she didn’t often see black yogis — because, she says, “that community does exist.” “A lot of time these yogis practice at their homes, in their living rooms or at work,” McMillan says. “I’m trying to encourage them to come out and practice more in regular spaces.” McMillan says many women of color feel like outsiders in predominately white yoga classes. “If you don’t know the language [of yoga], then you’re on the outside already,” she says. “If you don’t know the type of mat your neighbor has, again, you’re on the outside looking in. And then for women of color, we have that added layer of spirituality. … That’s another barrier that may keep people of color out.” Roniger says another factor is a lack of representation of yogis of color. On the covers of yoga magazines, he says, “they always have the white woman who is thin and looks flexible. And I can see how that’s off-putting to people of color, to people who are overweight, to people who for any reason just don’t fit that mold.” Joseph describes a yoga instructor of color as “something rare,” and says that in a class specifically for people of color “you kind of feel comfortable, you feel welcome, you feel like you can relax and be free.” There are some yoga and exercise classes in New Orleans geared toward people of color, but none so explicitly as McMillan’s. The Tekrema Center for Art and Culture in the Lower 9th Ward offers occasional workshops. The Ashe Cultural Arts Center offers free rotating exercise classes geared toward black women. But the community of yogis of color is still mostly underground, McMillan says. Roniger says the percentage [of African-Americans in his yoga classes] is lower than the demographic in the city — and suggests the disparity is due to an “economic reality.” “I think it’s a price thing,” he says. According to a 2013 report by the

Yoga Instructor Valerie McMillan practices an extended hand-to-big toe pose. P H OTO BY C H A RL E S C O DY S IL ER

Greater New Orleans Community Data Center, “African American households in the New Orleans metro earned 50 percent less than white households in 2011.” Yoga prices hover around $15 to $20 per class in New Orleans — more than many residents can afford. Roniger and other studio owners have tried to make their classes more accessible by offering donation-based or discounted community classes. “I fundamentally believe that yoga is for everyone,” he says. “It’s … for all of humanity.” He also points to online videos, which can help people practice yoga cheaply or for free at home. For McMillan, however, online classes ignore the importance of a supportive community. “In order to heal, you want to feel safe in that space,” she says. “You want to be around people that have similar backgrounds, similar interests as you.” When McMillan started practicing yoga in Chicago in 2007, she weighed more than 200 pounds and was struggling with depression. Her mother had died, and McMillan found that yoga helped her cope better than other forms of exercise. She began her full-time yoga practice in 2011 at a New Orleans studio. “[They] welcomed me automatically,” she says. “And at the end of that class I cried, because I felt so safe in that space. And then I just kept going back.” McMillan, who describes herself as a “healer,” says she wants to bring that feeling to people who feel excluded from other studios — and not just along the lines of race. She describes the class as curvybody friendly. “Yoga isn’t geared toward one

body type,” McMillan says. She also says yoga doesn’t require expensive equipment — or any equipment at all. “You can practice yoga naked,” she says, laughing. “It doesn’t really matter.” Because she holds these inclusive values, McMillan initially felt uncomfortable when Wildseeds Collective asked her to teach the BBM class. She practiced primarily with white yogis, and it was difficult to tell them they couldn’t attend. She wasn’t sure about teaching “what I considered to be a segregated class,” she says. Only after being encouraged by one of her fellow yogis — a white woman — did McMillan agree to lead the class. Originally, it was to be a one-time workshop, but in the weeks following, there was an outpouring of support. “I had a lot of students come to me again,” she says, “wanting that place they can come to and feel safe.” The class has fostered a tight-knit community of black women. About a dozen women attend regularly, and one man has participated. “For me, being in the class, you have the energy of everyone else,” McMillan says. “And you have the physical touch. … When I started practicing yoga full time, I wasn’t completely comfortable with my body. So if somebody’s touching you, to me that’s saying they’re comfortable touching your body. You’re perfectly fine how you are.” Black and Brown Bodies in Motion meets at 5 p.m. on Sundays at Dancing Grounds (3705 St. Claude Ave., 504-535-5791; www. dancinggrounds.org).

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A light take on shrimp Creole The recipe is by chef Chris Montero, who recently lost 25 pounds by eating healthy.

Shrimp Creole with green onion quinoa salad Serves 4 to 6 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 6 garlic cloves, minced 1 large white or yellow onion, chopped 2 medium-size green sweet peppers, chopped 2 celery stalks, chopped 2 tablespoons tomato paste 7 vine-ripened tomatoes, chopped 2 cups shrimp stock leaves from 3 sprigs of Italian (flat-leaf) parsley, minced leaves from 2 sprigs of thyme, minced

1 1⁄4 cups dry white wine, divided 2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided 3⁄4 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper, divided 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cayenne, divided 32 large fresh Louisiana Gulf shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 teaspoon ground sweet paprika 3 green onions, green part only, sliced thin 2 cups cooked quinoa salad

In a 4-quart saucepan heat 1 1⁄2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil at medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook until it just starts to brown, about one minute. Add white onions, sweet peppers and celery. Cook until the onions are clear, about 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the tomato paste and cook for two minutes, stirring constantly and scraping the pan bottom clean as you stir. Add the tomatoes, stock, parsley, thyme, 1 cup of wine, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1⁄2 teaspoon of black pepper and 1⁄4 teaspoon of cayenne. Reduce heat and simmer about 20 minutes. While it’s cooking, place the shrimp in a large mixing bowl and season with 1 teaspoon of salt, the paprika, 1⁄4 teaspoon of black pepper and 1⁄4 teaspoon of cayenne. Over medium-high heat, pour the remaining olive oil in a heavy 12-inch skillet. Add shrimp and saute until they are about halfway cooked, about two minutes. Add the remaining 1⁄4 cup of wine, stirring thoroughly. Once the tomato sauce has simmered 20 minutes, add the shrimp and liquid from the skillet to the sauce. Continue simmering until the shrimp are just cooked through, about two minutes more. Stir in the green onions.

Green onion and quinoa salad 2 cups cooked organic quinoa 1 bunch green onions, sliced

1 lemon 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Salt and pepper to taste

Follow the cooking directions on the quinoa package and set aside to cool. When ready to serve with the shrimp Creole, place the cooked quinoa into a mixing bowl with the sliced green onions, extra virgin olive oil and the juice of one lemon. Season with salt and pepper. Let sit for 5 minutes, taste and adjust seasoning. Mold the quinoa mixture in a small timbale in the center of each plate. Arrange shrimp and Creole sauce around the mound and garnish top with sliced green onions.

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ast spring, chefs Chris Montero of Cafe B and Cafe NOMA and Chip Flanagan of Ralph’s on the Park threw down the gauntlet. They vowed to win a 90-day weight-loss challenge by Touro Infirmary and Ralph Brennan Restaurant Group. “I really wanted to sweep Chris in all categories of the challenge,” Montero says, jokingly. Dietitian Julie Fortenberry and others at Touro helped 107 Brennan Restaurant Group employees revamp their diets. The “Stay Fit with Ralph” initiative is a company-wide wellness program among all of Ralph Brennan’s New Orleans restaurants. This was the third year for the program. “In an industry where professionals are constantly exposed to rich ingredients and delectable cuisine, excess weight gain can be a real problem,” Fortenberry says. Montero agrees, describing his workplace a “doubleedged sword.” “There are temptations everywhere,” he says. “Conversely, all the diet-appropriate items are always in front of you: fresh local vegetables and … lean proteins.” Fortenberry recommends a diet of fresh, seasonal fruit and vegetables and “as many nonprocessed foods as possible.” She suggests food journaling as a simple way to lose weight. “Tracking your food … will make you accountable and aware of foods you consume daily,” she says. At the end of the 90 days, Montero hit his goal weight, losing 25 pounds and winning first place in the weight-loss portion of the challenge. He and Flanagan lost 50 pounds combined. Montero followed a low-carb, high-protein diet, eating dishes like shrimp Creole with green onion quinoa salad, which he serves at Cafe B.

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Latitude 29 serves tiki drinks and Polynesianinspired fare.

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By Helen Freund

iki-inspired cocktail bars are having a moment, and Beachbum Berry’s Latitude 29, which was named recently to Esquire’s list of the nation’s top bars, gives New Orleans a top-notch contender. Jeff “Beachbum” Berry’s homage to all things tiki shows what tiki can be — with an emphasis on quality ingredients and recipes instead of kitsch appeal. Housed on the ground floor of the Bienville Hotel, the lounge’s rum-heavy drinks and island-themed decor are a testament to mid-century tiki cocktail culture and evidence of Berry’s expertise on the subject. Professor Remsberg’s Punch, a nod to local rum collector Stephen Remsberg, mixes Guadeloupean rum, lime and a Caribbean spiced syrup. Garnished with a lime twist and served over a single large ice cube, the drink tastes similar to a classic daiquiri but gets subtle heat from the spices in the syrup. Fresh mint, pineapple, lime and honey combine in the Missionary’s Downfall, an icy blended drink (made with peach brandy and either rum or vodka) that is refreshing and potent. There are classic and rare recipes, many of which pay tribute to tiki legends Don the Beachcomber and Trader Vic. All drinks are presented beautifully, often decorated with fresh flowers and impressive ice creations. While there’s no question the drinks are the focus of the show here, cocktails of this caliber — and high alcohol content — beg for a worthy accompaniment and executive chef Chris Shortall has made an ambitious pitch with his menu of Polynesian-inspired dishes. Crispy slices of taro root are seasoned with curry powder and fried to deep golden brown. The chips have a warm, nutty aroma and are well-complemented by two accompanying sauces: creamy Sriracha mayonnaise and briny kimchi ketchup. Dumplings come in burger form: the pork and cabbage filling is shaped into a patty, grilled and served on a seaweed-laced bun. The burger, which exudes flavors of garlic and ginger, arrives charred and tastes wonderfully porky. A dunk into the “black magic” — a garlic and soy sauce mixture speckled with green onions — helps balance its richness while adding notes of umami. A quarter rack of St. Louis-style pork ribs is cooked for 24 hours before getting crisped and glazed. The ribs are tossed in thick soy reduction that adds slow-building heat with each bite but doesn’t overwhelm the flavor. A creamy pasta dish pays tribute to a Hawaiian blue-plate staple, macaroni salad. Noodles are tossed with pickled turnips and shredded carrots, smothered

in a creamy mayonnaise mixture Chef Chris Shortall serves pork ribs and peppered with flecks of fresh at Beachbum Berry’s Latitude 29. basil. Shortall’s adaptation includes P H O T O BY C H ER Y L G ER B ER pineapple Creole mustard, which cuts some of the heavier aspects of the dish. Most of the small plates and appetizers hit the what mark, but some dinner options fall short. On a Beachbum Berry’s recent visit, a Caesar salad topped with fried calaLatitude 29 mari was a disappointment. Wilted Romaine leaves where were weighed down with too much dressing and 321 N. Peters St., the lukewarm fried squid topping the salad tasted (504) 609-3811; only slightly less stale than the toasted sesame www.latitude29croutons tossed haphazardly on the plate. nola.com A dish of chilled buckwheat soba noodles arrived beautifully presented — tightly coiled in a mound when topped with thin slices of radish, corn kernels and lunch Fri.-Sat., microgreens. Unfortunately, the noodles, which are dinner Thu.-Tue. coated in an avocado and grape seed oil emulsion, were gummy. how much A number of sandwiches provide good fodder for expensive soaking up one too many cocktails, and the best is the Hawaiian Cuban, a South Pacific riff on the what works Latin staple. A generous wedge of pork belly that pork ribs, taro has been slow-roasted with honey to a deep carachips, Hawaiian mel color is combined with ham, cream cheese and Cuban sandwich Creole mustard between thick slices of pineapple bread, which the chefs make in house. what doesn’t The short dessert menu includes Key lime and Caesar salad with roasted pineapple cake from local layer cake maker squid is soggy Debbie Does Doberge. But diners would fare just as well by taking their dessert in liquid form and check, please finishing off the evening with one of Latitude 29’s Polynesian-infantastic nightcaps. spired bar food and craft cocktails in a Email Helen Freund at helensfreund@gmail.com tiki restaurant

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Revelator Coffee Company (637 Tchoupitoulas St.; www.revelatorcoffee.com), a new cafe selling specialty coffee drinks and light breakfast and lunch fare, opened June 30 in the Warehouse District. The modern space features exposed brick walls and a long white bar with several seats and a couple small banquettes. The tiny shop is the third cafe from co-founders Liz Pogue, Emma Chevalier and Josh Owen. The idea for the company was born in New Orleans, when Chevalier and Pogue were both living in the area and decided to go into business together. Last year, they opened their flagship store and roasting plant in Birmingham, Alabama, and a coffee shop in Chattanooga, Tennessee, quickly followed. Locations in Atlanta, Nashville, Tennessee, and Charleston, South Carolina, are slated to open this year, the owners say. “There’s just so much vibrancy in this area, and a lot of economic revitalization,” Chevalier says. The cafe is open for breakfast and lunch and will feature a rotating selection of specialty coffees including pour-overs and iced drinks, a selection of pastries and baked goods from Gracious Bakery and fresh juices and light fare from City Greens. The beans used at Revelator are sourced from a variety of producers and are selected based on their seasonality before getting roasted at the company’s Birmingham roasting plant. “We’re really approaching coffee from a culinary perspective and trying to make coffee part of the culinary tradition,” Chevalier says. The cafe’s regular hours are from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. — HELEN FREUND

Salu-cue

During July, Uptown Mediterranean restaurant Salu (3226 Magazine St., 504-371-5809; www.salurestaurant.com) is offering a barbecue-themed menu in addition to its regular Mediterranean fare. The special menu features a barbecue mussel boil with grilled corn, smoked sausage and garlic; 14-hour smoked beef brisket with four-cheese macaroni and Southern fried greens; and buttermilk-fried chicken served with watermelon salad, crumbled feta and pickled onion ranch dressing. Executive chef Dustin Brien helped develop the menu. “When you think of summer, you think of barbecue,” Brien says. “It’s not really our style but hey, it’s summer.” The company’s corporate chef Mike Ruoss is acting as grill master, smoking brisket and ribs offsite. Southern-inspired sides include creamed chipotle corn, baked beans and buttermilk biscuits with gravy. For desert there’s candied pecan pie. Diners can order a la carte and there’s a four-course prixfixe menu for $40. — HELEN FREUND

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3-COURSE interview

James Clesi Chef

James Clesi boiled crawfish at Mid-City bars for two years before he set up Clesi’s Crawfish & Catering (4413 Banks St., 504-909-0108) next to Banks Street Bar & Grill, and he also serves fried catfish, jambalaya and bar snacks. On most evenings during crawfish season, Clesi boils 500 pounds of crawfish outside of his restaurant. He spoke with Gambit about boiling crawfish and his restaurant plans.

How did you get started cooking, and why crawfish?

What’s the most common mistake people make when boiling crawfish at home? C: They over-boil it. You don’t have to boil them for a long time. When I do mine, I get the water boiling; I drop the crawfish in and as soon as the water gets back up to a boil again, I cut off the fire. You can definitely mess up a batch if you over-boil them: they won’t come out of the shell as well; they’re really difficult to peel.

So what are you doing now that crawfish season has come to an end? C: I’m boiling blue crab every Thursday night for now, but it will probably pick up soon and I’ll start boiling more. I’m going to do shrimp too. You can get shrimp all the time and you can also get crab all year long. Come fall, I’ll do oysters. I’m going to grill them and serve them raw. With the crabs, I cook them just like the crawfish, but I may let them boil just a minute or two longer. It’s a little more work, and it’s a little tedious. But I find there are some people who are just crab diehards: You’re sitting down; you’re with your friends; you’re taking your time and picking crabs. It’s more of a process. … It’s like playing cards: You’re just spending time with your people.

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Clesi: I love boiled seafood; it’s one of my favorite foods if not my favorite food. I worked for years for a catering company in Thibodaux and that was their specialty. It was pretty much the main job I had throughout my college years. It turned out I love boiling crawfish. It’s natural; it feels good; it’s easy, and I don’t have to think too much. I like being outside and talking to people. I’ve been trying to open up my own place for a couple of years, but in the meantime I started out just bouncing around from different bars in the area, just trying to hit them up on their busy nights. I was basically doing a pop-up out of my Suburban. I’d take a trailer, a couple of ice chests and some grills. I couldn’t find a place to call a home, so I said, “I’ll just make my home the sidewalk.” I was getting more and more gigs and then (the former Mid-City Pizza spot) became available and I jumped on it. I’m as traditional as you can get. As far as the side items go, I just do traditional corn, sausage and potato. People holler for the garlic and they holler for the Brussels sprouts and they holler for the mushrooms. You can throw a million different things in a crawfish boil, but for me? Crawfish, spices, water, lemons, corn, sausage, potatoes. Done. I do hit the potatoes and corn with some garlic butter. People really like it when it’s slathered in that butter, which I affectionately call “jungle butter.” I put it on afterwards, when it’s all hot out of the pot.

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BEER buzz Michael Brewer, chef/owner of The Sammich (7708 Maple St., 504-8666222; www.thesammich.com), will host the first of a series of summer beer dinners at 7 p.m. July 8. “I thought summer would be the perfect time to explore some of the craft breweries and beers we have available now,” Brewer says. The small plates-focused meal will be different than the restaurant’s regular menu of creative sandwiches, Brewer says. The five-course dinner starts with confit bacon with sweet Thai chili, grilled peppers and green onions, water chestnuts, lime juice and jalapeno ranch, Michael Brewer, chef/owner which is paired with Green Flash West Coast of The Sammich, hosts its IPA. Watermelon gazpacho with pickled shrimp first beer dinner July 8. and jumbo lump crabmeat is served with C O U R T E S Y W O R L D O F B EER Brooklyn Sorachi Ace. Brewer won the title King of Louisiana Seafood at the Louisiana Seafood Cookoff in May. Beer dinner attendees can sample his winning pan-seared sheepshead nachos with charred corn and mango salsa, bacon fat tartar sauce and fish skin chicharrones, which will be served with Abita Seersucker Summer Pils. The smoked dark malts in Stone Brewing’s Smoked Porter will complement Brewer’s 18-hour sous vide short ribs with hash browns and molasses demiglace. For dessert, egg custard ice cream with a lace cookie, candied bacon bits, and bittersweet chocolate is served with Gulden Draak Belgian tripel. The dinner is the first in a series that Brewer says will continue either every Wednesday or every other Wednesday, depending on response. The meal costs $40, including tax and tip, and The Sammich is accepting reservations through the private message function of its Facebook page. A total of 30 seats is available. — NORA McGUNNIGLE Email Nora McGunnigle at nora@nolabeerblog.com

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WINE of the week

2011 Monsecco Colline Novaresi Pratogrande Nebbiolo P IEM O N T E, I TA LY RETAIL $25-$28

Located in the northwest corner of Italy at the foothills of the Alps, Piedmont is one of the world’s greatest wine regions and offers a favorable climate for this bold wine’s grapes, the varietal Nebbiolo. The vineyards cover a small territory encompassing the Novara hills and the banks of the Sesia River, where the vines thrive on the porous terrain rich in mineral salts. The growing season is lengthy, with harvest usually in mid-October when the grapes have the correct balance of sugar development, color intensity, acidity and high concentrations of aromatics. The wine undergoes a short maceration, then vinification and malolactic fermentation, after which it is racked into oak barrels for up to 24 months, followed by a year of bottle aging. In the glass, this elegant and complex wine exhibits aromas of dried cherries, leather, fresh forest notes and mushrooms. On the palate, dark cherries, spice, cedar, a pleasant minerality, textured tannins, and a nice acidity lead into a lingering finish. Drink now and over the next six to eight years, as this is a good wine for cellaring. Decant an hour or so before serving. A great companion for truffled cheese, meats, pasta and stuffed vegetables. Buy it at: Keife & Co., Hopper’s Carte des Vins, Faubourg Wines and Bin 428. Drink it at: Cochon, Marcello’s Restaurant and Wine Bar and Kyoto Sushi Bar and Japanese Restaurant. — BRENDA MAITLAND Email Brenda Maitland at winediva1@bellsouth.net

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Bastille Day Fete

11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday Spanish Plaza, Canal Street at the Riverfront

www.bastilledaynola.com The celebration of Bastille Day, France’s day of national celebration, features food from a half-dozen food purveyors; music by Sunpie and the Louisiana Sunspots, T’Monde and the Hot 8 Brass Band; a dog costume contest; kids’ activities and more. Free admission.

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11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday The Tigermen Den, 3113 Royal St.

www.thetigermenden.com The brunch features Cajun dishes by chef Anne Churchill. Choupique High Rollers perform and there are Cajun dance lessons at 1 p.m. Admission $10 (food not included).

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State of the Art

6 p.m.-8 p.m. Monday Southern Food and Beverage Museum, 1504 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 569-0405

www.sofabinstitute.org The fundraiser for the Museum of the American Cocktail (MOTAC) features hors d’oeuvres and drinks from 18 guest bartenders. Tickets $50 in advance, $60 at the door, $40 for members of MOTAC, Southern Food and Beverage Museum and Tales of the Cocktail registrants.

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8324 Oak St., (504) 861-0886 www.jacques-imos.com

Venison is breaded, country fried and served with a peppery mushroom gravy.

Mat & Naddie’s

937 Leonidas St., (504) 861-9600 www.matandnaddies.com

Grilled Denver leg venison comes with Norwegian flatbread, cauliflower puree, watercress and lingonberry sauces.

Sac-a-lait

1051 Annunciation St., (504) 324-3658 www.sac-a-laitrestaurant.com

Fried venison backstrap is served with pan-seared gnocchi and andalouse sauce.

Saveur

4128 Magazine St., (504) 304-3667 www.saveurnola.com

Grilled venison flank steak is served with yucca confit, grilled eggplant, watercress, Creole tomato fricassee and white peach salad with rosemary-basil vinaigrette.

Tomas Bistro

755 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 527-0942 www.tomasbistro.com

Roasted venison short loin is served with juniper berries, gratined potatoes, roasted cipollini onions, steamed asparagus and black pepper burgundy reduction.

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Banks Street Bar — Major Bacon, 10 Blue Nile — New Orleans Rhythm Devils, 8; Pat Casey & the New Sound feat. Robin Barnes, 11 Checkpoint Charlie — T-Bone Stone & the Happy Monsters, 7; One Tail Three, 11

Chickie Wah Wah — Albanie Faletta, 5:30; Jon Cleary, 8

d.b.a. — Tin Men, 7; Walter “Wolfman” Washington & the Roadmasters, 10

d.b.a. — Treme Brass Band, 9 DMac’s — Chip Wilson, 8 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — Tom Hook & Wendell Brunious, 9 Gasa Gasa — Memory Tapes, Computer Magic, School Dance 9

Kerry Irish Pub — Jason Bishop, 8:30 Maison Bourbon Jazz Club — Mark Wayne Rhythm & Blues Band, 3

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

Chickie Wah Wah — John Rankin, 5:30

Hi-Ho Lounge — Da Truth Brass Band, 10

Algiers Point — Wednesdays on the Point: Bonerama, 5:30

Checkpoint Charlie — Jamie Lynn Vessels, 7; Ghandi Castle, Noise Complaints, Victory Victory, 11

Circle Bar — Laura Dyer Jazz Trio, 6; The Black Watch, Rudy Stone, Papa Watzke, 10

The Maison — The Organettes, 4; Gregory Agid Quartet, 6; Bon Bon Vivant, 9:30 Maple Leaf Bar — Rebirth Brass Band, 10:30 Neutral Ground Coffeehouse — Gina Forsyth, 8; The Bureau, 9; Michael Liuzza, 10 Old Point Bar — Isla NOLA, 8 Old U.S. Mint — Richard Scott, noon; Down on Their Luck Orchestra, 2 Preservation Hall — The Preservation Hall-Stars feat. Shannon Powell, 8, 9 & 10 Siberia — Flower Girl, Milk Dick, Hello Ocho, DANNY, 9 Snug Harbor — Stanton Moore Trio, 8 & 10 Spotted Cat — Andy Forest, 4; Meschiya Lake & the Little Big Horns, 6; Smokin’ Time Jazz Club, 10 St. Charles Avenue Baptist Church — Tuesdays in July feat. Jackson Ramsey, 7:30

WEDNESDAY 8 21st Amendment — Tom Hook, 4:30; Jeff Greenberg’s Charming Lil’ Quartet, 8

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Circle Bar — Forlorn Strangers, Stuart McNair, 10

DMac’s — Hurricane Hunters, 8 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — Stephanie Nilles, 9 Dragon’s Den (downstairs) — Reggae Night with DJ T-Roy, Bayou International Sound, 10 Gasa Gasa — Lushes, Liquor & Lies, Scarecrow Sonic Boombox, 9

21st Amendment — New Orleans Swinging Gypsies, 4:30; Smoking Time Jazz Club, 8 Bacchanal — The Courtyard Kings, 7:30 Bamboula’s — Loose Marbles, 2; Messy Cookers, 6:30; Mem Shannon Band, 10 Banks Street Bar — Isla NOLA, 9 Blue Nile — Micah McKee & Little Maker, 7; Bayou International Reggae Night with DJ T-Roy, 11 Buffa’s Lounge — Clint Johnson, 8 Checkpoint Charlie — Garret Thornton, 7; Zipolite Beach Billies, 11 Chickie Wah Wah — Phil DeGruy, 6 Circle Bar — Denton Hatcher, 6; Tommy Alexander, 10 City Park Botanical Garden — Thursdays at Twilight feat. Julio y Cesar, 6 Columbia Street Taproom Grill — Jim Payne, 8

Hi-Ho Lounge — Dead Marshes, The Its, Dominique LeJeune, Patrick Shuttleswerth Wants to Make You Deaf, 9

d.b.a. — Jon Cleary, 7; Mason Ruffner, 10

House of Blues — Jet Lounge, 11

Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — Kitt Lough, 9

House of Blues (Big Mama’s Lounge) — Jake Landry, 6 Howlin’ Wolf Den — Trevarri & UrbanCellist, 8:30 The Jefferson Orleans North — Jay Zainey Orchestra, 6:30

DMac’s — Chris Polacek & Hubcap Kings, 8

Dragon’s Den (downstairs) — Bayou Saints, 7; Chopsley, That Dude You Know, 10 Dragon’s Den (upstairs) — SoundClash Beat Battle, 10

Kerry Irish Pub — Patrick Cooper, 8:30

Gasa Gasa — The Secret Sisters, Craig Paddock, 8

The Maison — Messy Cookers, 4; Jazz Vipers, 6:30; James Jordan & the Beautiful Band, 9:30

Hi-Ho Lounge — Name Calling, Phargo, Hemingway, Reverse, 9 Kerry Irish Pub — Paul Tobin, 8:30

Maple Leaf Bar — That’s My Cole feat. Cole Williams, 9

Le Bon Temps Roule — Big Pearl & the Fugitives of Funk feat. Big Chief Alfred Doucette, 11

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The Secret Sisters

If you grow up next to a ballpark, you’re bound to play baseball. The Secret Sisters — actual siblings Laura and Lydia Rogers — were reared in Florence, Alabama, a stone’s throw across the Tennessee River from Muscle Shoals and all the musical tradition that comes with it. Clearly, there’s something in the water. Another river runs through the sisters’ sophomore LP, Put Your Needle Down (Republic): “River Jordan,” the first song written for the album, closes it out with an up-tempo baptism ballad inspired by a Ralph Stanley bluegrass JULY The Secret Sisters spiritual. Fewer spirits haunt the sequel to 8 p.m. Thursday their 2010 eponymous debut, and for good reason; whereas the latter album was a vocal Gasa Gasa, showcase composed largely of traditional 4920 Freret St. country covers, the follow-up is a journey inside www.gasagasa.com the heads behind all that heart. The exception on each are the opening tracks: “Tennessee Me,” which introduced the duo’s velour harmonies, is one of only two originals on their debut, while “Rattle My Bones,” a foot-stomping hoedown that casts them in a whole new light, counts among the three new tracks they didn’t pen themselves. The choice of artist says even more — not Hank Williams or Bill Monroe, but Brandi Carlile, the modern musician who straddles the line between classic country and brainy pop/rock better than just about any other. Put Your Needle Down similarly channels Carlile’s leap on her 2007 album The Story, both in the choice of producer (T Bone Burnett, whom every budding, big-voiced country singer should have on speed dial) and in the apparent comfort with which it takes chances. Secret Sisters’ “Dirty Lie” takes the biggest one of all: attaching the Rogers’ name after Bob Dylan’s. Salvaged from his Mount Everest demo scrapheap and granted the most sacred of permissions, it springs to life via tiptoeing upright bass, sauntering strings and a saucy lead. Somewhere, under a wide-brimmed Baron hat, Robert Zimmerman is grinning. Craig Paddock opens. Tickets $15. — NOAH BONAPARTE PAIS

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Spice Bar & Grill — Stooges Brass Chickie Wah Wah — Michael Pearce, 6; Paul Sanchez & Band, 9 Tommy Malone, 8 Spotted Cat — Sarah McCoy & the Oopsie Daisies, 4; Miss Sophie Lee, Circle Bar — Laugh in the Dark, 10 6; Jumbo Shrimp, 10 d.b.a. — Smokin’ Time Jazz Club, 6; Khris Royal & Dark Matter, 10 FRIDAY 10 DMac’s — Vince Marini, 7; Just 21st Amendment — Royal St. Windin’ Boys feat. Jenevieve Cook, Honey & the Wingmen, 9; Pajama Band, 2 a.m. 9:30 Bamboula’s — Chance Bushmen’s Dragon’s Den (downstairs) — Up Up We Go, 7 Rhythm Stompers, 2; Johnny Mastro, 10 Gasa Gasa — Royal T, Painted Hands, Morrison Road, MelBanks Street Bar — Dapper Dandies, 10 ville Deweys, 10 Blue Nile — New Breed Brass Band, 10

Golden Lantern — Nighthawk, 7

BMC — Lefty Keith & True Blues, John Lisi, Zena Moses & Rue Fiya, Musical Expressions Brass Band, 3

Hi-Ho Lounge — Teenager, Stokeswood, 9

Buffa’s Lounge — Ruby Ross, 5; The Honeypots, 8; Keith Burnstein, 11

House of Blues — Todd Smith Band, 5; Crescent City Jumpoff feat. Kidd Kidd, Gudda Gudda, Cory Gun, Lucci Lou, T@, Fatt, Young Putt, Heem, 10

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

House of Blues (The Parish) — Chris Knight, Aubrie Sellers, 8

Bourbon O Bar — Eudora Evans, 8

Howlin’ Wolf Den — Building Bridges Tour feat. Cesar Comanche, Ghost Dog, Samson AK1, Ryan Lee, Rodo & Slangston Hughes, 10 Le Bon Temps Roule — Tom Worrell, 7 The Maison — Messy Cookers, 4; The Roamin’ Jasmine, 7; Fat Ballerina, 10; Ashton Hines & the Big Easy Brawlers, midnight Maple Leaf Bar — New Orleans Suspects, 10:30 Old Point Bar — Hill Country Hounds, 9:30 Preservation Hall — Joint Chiefs of Jazz feat. Frank Oxley, 6; PresHall Brass feat. Daniel Farrow, 8, 9 & 10 Rivershack Tavern — The Innervision Band, 10 Rock ’n’ Bowl — The Strays, The Benchwarmers, 9 Siberia — Greg Schatz & the Friggin’ Geniuses album release, Kiyoko McCrae, 9 Sisters in Christ — Ars Phoenix, Start Select, Secret Passage, 7 Smoothie King Center — Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood, 7 Spotted Cat — Andy Forest, 4; PAGE 28

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Snug Harbor — Woodenhead album release, 8 & 10

Checkpoint Charlie — No Pressure Bouzouki, 4; Brother Stone & the Prophets of Blue, 7; Isla NOLA, 11

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Washboard Chaz Blues Trio, 6:30; Cottonmouth Kings, 10 St. Roch Tavern — James Jordan & the Beautiful Band, 9:30 Tipitina’s — Foundation Free Fridays feat. George Porter Jr. & the Runnin’ Pardners, Mia Borders, 10 Tulane Ave. Bar — Vanessa Carr, 8 Twist of Lime — One Last Chance, Stereo Fire Empire, 35 Psi, Civil Youth, 9

SATURDAY 11 21st Amendment — Big Joe Kennedy, 2:30; Steve Pistorius Trio, 6; The Ibervillianaires, 9:30 AllWays Lounge — Mystery Girl, 11 Bamboula’s — Laura Dyer Jazz, 2; Caesar Brothers, 5:30; Smoky Greenwell Band, 10 Banks Street Bar — Lunasol, Two of a Kind, 10 Blue Nile — Gravity A, 10 Buffa’s Lounge — Father Ron & Friends, 5; St. Cecelia’s Asylum Chorus, 8; Ms. Mekk, 11 Carrollton Station Bar and Music Club — John Mooney & Bluesiana, 9 Checkpoint Charlie — Olivia DeHavilland Mosquitoes, 4; Kenny Triche, 7; Jerk Officers, 11 Chickie Wah Wah — Meschiya Lake & the Little Big Horns, 8 Circle Bar — Vanzza Rokken, Hairy Lamb, 10

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Revival Bar & Lounge — Crescent City Soul, 10 Rivershack Tavern — Lil Red & Big Bad, 10 Rock ’n’ Bowl — Rockin’ Dopsie Jr. & the Zydeco Twisters, 9:30 Siberia — Alex McMurray, 6; Round Eye, Mr. Clit & the Pink Cigarettes, Pariah, Planchettes, 9 Smoothie King Center — Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood, 7 & 10:30 Snug Harbor — Herlin Riley, 8 & 10 Spotted Cat — Ecirb Muller’s Twisted Dixie, 6; Jazz Vipers, 10

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Buffa’s Lounge — Jazz Youth Showcase feat. Jasmine Batiste, 4; Red Hot Jazz Band, 7 Cafe Negril — Ecirb Muller’s Twisted Dixie, 6 Circle Bar — Micah McKee & Little Maker, Blind Texas Marlin, 6 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — Sean Riley Blues Band, 9 Dragon’s Den (downstairs) — Russell Welch, 7; Church with Unicorn Fukr, 10 Howlin’ Wolf — Morgan Heritage, 9:30 Howlin’ Wolf Den — Hot 8 Brass Band, 10 The Maison — New Orleans Swinging Gypsies, 4; Leah Rucker, 7; One Love Brass Band, 10 Maple Leaf Bar — Joe Krown Trio feat. Walter “Wolfman” Washington & Russell Batiste, 10 Preservation Hall — Preservation Hall All Stars feat. Wendell Brunious, 8, 9 & 10 Siberia — Dick Diver, Guts Club, Sexy Dex & the Fresh, DJ Prince of Ponies, 9 Smoothie King Center — Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood, 7:30 Snug Harbor — The Naked Orchestra, 8 & 10 Spotted Cat — Yvette Voelker & the Swinging Heathens, 3; Kristina Morales & the Bayou Shufflers, 6; Pat Casey & the New Sound, 10

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Neutral Ground Coffeehouse — Uke Joint, 7 Preservation Hall — Preservation Hall Jazz Masters feat. Clive Wilson, 8, 9 & 10 Richard Fiske’s Martini Bar + Restaurant — David Hennesy, 7 Sidney’s Saloon — King James & the Special Men, 10 Snug Harbor — Charmaine Neville Band, 8 & 10 Spotted Cat — Sarah McCoy & the Oopsie Daisies, 4; Dominick Grillo & the Frenchmen Street All-Stars, 6; Jazz Vipers, 10 Three Muses — Jon Roniger, 5 Yuki Izakaya — Miki Fujii & Friends, 8

CLASSICAL/ CONCERTS Organ & Labyrinth. Trinity Episcopal Church, 1329 Jackson Ave., (504) 522-0276; www.trinitynola.com — Albinas Prizgintas performs on the church’s 5,000-pipe tracker organ. 6 p.m. Tuesday. Sommer Konzert. Deutsches Haus, 1023 Ridgewood St., Metairie, (504) 522-8014; www. deutscheshaus.org — David Nelson and Paul Wattigny direct a dinner concert of German choral music featuring the Deutsches Haus Choir and visiting choirs from Texas. Tickets $25. Hors d’oeuvres at 6 p.m., concert at 7 p.m. and dinner at 8 p.m. Saturday.

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. New Orleans Volunteer Orchestra. The orchestra seeks musicians at intermediate level or higher. Visit www.novorchestra.com for details.

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Self/less (PG-13) — Cancer-stricken billionaire Damian Hale (Ben Kingsley) escapes disease by transferring his consciousness to a healthy body (Ryan Reynolds), but makes unsettling discoveries about his new body’s origins. Elmwood, West Bank, Kenner, Slidell

NOW SHOWING Dope (R) — A chance encounter at a party sends geeky high school student Malcolm (Shameik Moore) and his friends on a wild escape as drug dealers pursue a stash hidden in Malcolm’s backpack. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Kenner, Slidell, Canal Place Faith of Our Fathers (PG-13) — Decades after the Vietnam War, two sons of veterans travel to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in this faith-based drama about family bonds. Elmwood I’ll See You in My Dreams (PG-13) — After the death of her dog, retiree Carol (Blythe Danner) pursues new relationships and reconnects with her daughter. Elmwood

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Insidious: Chapter 3 (PG-13) — Teenager Quinn Brenner (Stefanie Scott) seeks out talented but reluctant psychic Elise Rainier (Lin Shaye) for help with supernatural feelings in the Insidious series prequel. Elmwood, West Bank

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Jurassic World (PG-13) — Twenty-two years after Jurassic Park, the dinosaur theme park is up and running — what could possibly go wrong? Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Chalmette, Kenner, Slidell, Prytania, Regal, Canal Place

Ted 2 (R) — Sentient teddy bear Ted (Seth MacFarlane) seeks to prove his personhood in court to raise a child with his human wife, Tami-Lynn (Jessica Barth). Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Chalmette, Kenner, Slidell, Regal, Canal Place

Love & Mercy (PG-13) — Paul Dano and John Cusack play younger and older versions of the Beach Boys’ brilliant but troubled Brian Wilson in this biographical drama. Prytania

Terminator Genisys (PG-13) — He’s back. Again. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Chalmette, Kenner, Slidell, Regal, Canal Place

Magic Mike XXL (R) — Three years after his retirement from stripping, Mike Lane (Channing Tatum) misses his friends and can’t pass up an opportunity to perform at a stripping convention. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Chalmette, Kenner, Slidell, Regal, Canal Place

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Max (PG) — Military service dog Max becomes an ambassador to U.S. Marine Kyle Wincott’s family in the U.S. after Wincott is killed in Afghanistan. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Chalmette, Kenner, Slidell, Regal Me and Earl and the Dying Girl (PG-13) — Awkward high school senior Greg (Thomas Mann) and his filmmaking buddy Earl (Ronald Cyler II) forge an unexpected friendship with Rachel (Olivia Cooke), a classmate dying of leukemia. Elmwood, Slidell, Canal Place The Overnight (R) — Two couples (Adam Scott, Taylor Schilling, Jason Schwartzman and Judith Godreche) set up a playdate between their sons, but after the boys fall asleep, the relationship between the adults takes a turn. Elmwood, Canal Place Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2 (PG) — Hardworking mall cop Paul Blart (Kevin James) foils a criminal scheme at a Las Vegas security guard convention in the sequel to the 2009 action comedy. West Bank San Andreas (PG-13) — After a massive California earthquake, a helicopter pilot from the L.A. fire department (Dwayne Johnson) sets out to rescue his estranged daughter. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Kenner, Slidell, Regal Spy (R) — Desk-bound CIA analyst Susan Cooper (Melissa

The Fly (R) — Scientist Seth Brundle (Jeff Goldblum) tests his teleportation device on himself, unaware that the presence of a housefly will horribly corrupt the process. Shotgun Cinema presents the screening. 9:45 p.m. Friday. UNO Nims Theatre Germany v. Brazil — Deutsches Haus screens the 2014 FIFA World Cup match (spoiler alert: Germany won). 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Deutsches Haus Gett: The Trial of Viviane Amsalem (NR) — Israeli woman Viviane Amsalem (Ronit Elkabetz) fights her estranged husband Elisha (Simon Abkarian) for a gett, the document that permits divorce under traditional Jewish law. 7 p.m. Tuesday. JCC Harlan County, USA (NR) — Barbara Kopple’s Oscar-winning documentary covers a Kentucky coal mine strike in 1976. The film screens as part of the Contemporary Arts Center’s and the New Orleans Film Society’s Power and Resistance series. 7 p.m. Thursday. CAC In Stereo (NR) — Brenda Schiffer and Micah Hauptman star as a perfect couple who break up in this dark comedy about relationships. 6 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday. Jaws (PG) — Three men hunt for the great white shark that killed a swimmer. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday. Kenner, Slidell, Canal Place Jurassic Park (PG-13) — Shotgun Cinema screens the 1993 film about dinosaurs on a rampage. 7 p.m. Friday. UNO Nims Theatre

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Love at First Fight (NR) — A peaceful summer on the coast of France takes an unexpected turn when Arnaud (Kevin Azais) meets a survivalist named Madeleine (Adele Haenel). 7:45 p.m. Tues-

day-Thursday. Zeitgeist Rifftrax Live: Sharknado 2 (NR) — Mystery Science Theater 3000 comedians riff on the satirical TV movie about sharks raining down on New York City. 7 p.m. Thursday. Elmwood, Slidell, Regal

UFC 189: Aldo vs. McGregor (NR) — Brazil’s Jose Aldo fights Ireland’s Conor McGregor and Robbie Lawler faces Rory MacDonald at an Ultimate Fighting Championship event in Las Vegas. 9 p.m. Saturday. West Bank

The Sound of Music (G) — A nun (Julie Andrews) leaves the convent to serve as governess for the children of a strict widower. 10 a.m. Friday-Sunday. Prytania

Upstairs Inferno (NR) — Director Robert L. Camina’s documentary remembers the deadly 1973 fire at the UpStairs Lounge, a French Quarter gay bar. 3:45 p.m. & 8 p.m. Friday-July 16. Prytania

Tangerines (R) — During war in Georgia in 1992, two Estonian men stay behind in their empty village to harvest the tangerine crop and care for wounded soldiers from opposite sides of the conflict. 9:35 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday. Zeitgeist

The Wolfpack (R) — The seven Angulo siblings, who’ve lived their entire lives trapped in their New York apartment, express themselves by acting out their favorite films in this unusual documentary. 10 p.m. Tuesday-July 16, noon Monday. Prytania

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There’s no higher purpose for a music documentary than to reveal the creative genius of a little known or under-appreciated artist. With millions in record sales and five Grammy Awards in 2008 for her Back to Black album, the late British singer/songwriter Amy Winehouse can hardly be described as a cult figure. But those who know her mainly through her famously tabloid-worthy exploits, her death at age 27 or her hit single “Rehab” don’t really know her at all. That’s the starting point for director Asif Kapadia’s heartbreaking Amy, which makes a strong case for Winehouse as an artist whose rare gifts were more noteworthy than her penchant for self-destruction. It’s hard to think of another documentary portrait as intimate as Amy, but that’s largely a byproduct of Winehouse’s 21st-century career. The film OPENS Amy JULY artfully assembles reams of non-professional video and Directed by photography, from early images of Winehouse’s childAsif Kapadia hood to later, often very candid material shot by friends or family on smartphones. More than 100 people were interviewed for the film, but Amy has no onscreen talking heads in the traditional sense — all the insights from those who best knew Winehouse are presented in audio form and intermittently accompany the “found” images. The cumulative effect is that of Winehouse telling her own life story, and it’s unlike anything seen before in a music documentary. Kapadia shapes this material by structuring the film around Winehouse’s songs, which often reflect specific events in her life to an unsettling degree. The device works far better than one might expect, especially given the too-familiar trajectory of Winehouse’s life: early but well-deserved fame, distaste for the pressures of celebrity and an entourage that included Winehouse’s husband and father, who failed to save her from herself. Told in conventional style, the film might have sunk under the weight of show-biz cliche. Instead, Amy discovers depth and meaning in Winehouse’s music and celebrates her intelligence and off-kilter charisma. Essentially a jazz singer stuck in a pop-music era, Winehouse was just getting started when it all slipped away. At 127 minutes, Amy is long — really long — for a music documentary, and it comes dangerously close to serving up too much of a good thing. The film earns its running time by treating Winehouse with the love and respect she deserved but didn’t always receive. It’s an exhaustive portrait, but one that fulfills its mission of giving Winehouse back to the world that made her. Lost treasure is far better than no treasure at all. — KEN KORMAN

The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (R) — Aging oceanographer Steve Zissou (Bill Murray) repeatedly encounters reminders of his past while seeking revenge on a killer shark in director Wes Anderson’s 2004 film. Shotgun Cinema presents the screening. 9:30 p.m. Thursday. UNO Nims Theatre

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As we approach the ides of July, the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina looms large. What a Katrina anniversary means depends on who you are, and what you saw or lived through, but we all know what it looked like thanks to endlessly recycled news photos of the cataclysm. Following Katrina and the floods, the messy rebirth of the city brought out traits we didn’t know we had, as laid-back residents morphed into human pit bulls determined to reclaim our neighborhoods. That kind The Rising: Photography in THRU of energy can be contagious, and the SEPT post-Katrina New Orleans creative community expanded as new Ogden Museum of Southartists, galleries and institutions took ern Art, 925 Camp St. root. This Ogden Museum of Southern Art expo features the work of 11 photog(504) 539-9650 raphers, including many newcomers, www.ogdenmuseum.org whose diverse visions reflect their perceptions of New Orleans’ recent evolution. Local folk have always had multiple personalities — in the form of masks and costumes — and that proclivity to extend dreams into reality propels Vanessa Centeno’s Saint Thing series of images that meld the cultures of Mexican wrestlers and Catholic saints into a new strain of metaphysical gothic action figures. Tammy Mercure’s Immortals series relates local folk to mythic archetypes, so here a purple specter in an LSU jersey harks to the Orpheus in Hades legend. Sophie Lvoff’s photograph of the Saturn Bar (pictured) examines incremental changes like the new Saturn ceiling mural that replaced the damaged original while capturing the old tavern’s eternally smoky aura of misplaced dreams and spilled beer. No less dreamlike is AnnieLaurie Erickson’s photomural of refineries at night, glowing like ghostly afterimages of the industry that ravaged our coast even as its own extinction looms ever closer thanks to technological advances. Cristina Molina explores linear visual sequences as the tight channel of I-10 pours into the broad basin of a city where modernity and antiquity intermingle unpredictably. But life begins and ends with the sea, and William Widmer’s image of a Mariner’s Cross memorial rising from scabrous coastal ruins resonates like a bronze bell tone, a reminder of all things final yet eternal. — D. ERIC BOOKHARDT

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Pop-up instant photography exhibition. Little Flea NOLA, 1173 Magazine St.; www.littlefleanola.com — St. Veronica’s Photography Gallery hosts a pop-up exhibition of Polaroid photography by Thom Bennett, Richard McCabe, Seth Boonchai, Blake Boyd and others. There’s also an instant photography portrait studio and photo booth. 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday. St. Claude Second Saturdays. St. Claude Arts District — Galleries surrounding St. Claude Avenue host coordinated monthly receptions. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday.

OPENING 5 Press Gallery. 5 Press St., (504) 940-2900; www.5pressgallery.com — “Crystalline,” group exhibition of ab-

stract painting and installations, opening reception 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday. The Art Gallery. 3000 Royal St., (504) 228-7658; www.nolaartgallery.com — “Revolve,” new work by Kevin Baer, opening reception 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday. Byrdie’s Gallery. 2422 St. Claude Ave., (504) 656-6794; www.byrdiesgallery.com — “Reflections,” group exhibition of self-portraits, opening reception 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday. New Orleans Art Center. 3330 St. Claude Ave. — Drawings by Justin Custard; sculpture by Adam Farrington; hand-painted silk tapestries by Ray Cole; paintings by Christina Juran; metal furniture by Herman Kron; opening reception 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday. St. Tammany Art Association. 320 N. Columbia St., Covington, (985) 892-8650;

www.sttammanyartassociation.org — “50th National Juried Artists Exhibition,” group exhibition of regional artists, opens Saturday. Staple Goods. 1340 St. Roch Ave., (504) 908-7331; www. postmedium.org/staplegoods — Mixed-media sculpture by Sadie Sheldon, opening reception 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday. Thomas Mann Gallery I/O. 1812 Magazine St., (504) 581-2113; www.thomasmann.com — “Martini Tales,” group exhibition of reworked stainless steel martini glasses, opens Monday; official opening receptions 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. July 15 and 18.

GALLERIES A Gallery for Fine Photography. 241 Chartres St., (504) 5681313; www.agallery.com — New work by Jerry Uelsmann and Maggie Taylor, through July 30.

ART LISTINGS Academy Gallery. 5256 Magazine St., (504) 899-8111; www.noafa.com — New Orleans Academy of Fine Arts student exhibition, through July 24. Antieau Gallery. 927 Royal St., (504) 304-0849; www. antieaugallery.com — “Phantom Limb Illustrated,” 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. Art Gallery of the Consulate of Mexico. 901 Convention Center Blvd., (504) 528-3722 — “El Viajero,” photography by Owen Murphy, through Saturday. Arthur Roger Gallery. 432 Julia St., (504) 522-1999; www.arthurrogergallery.com — “Coastal Paintings,” works by David Bates, through July 25. 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 — Paintings and ceramic sculpture by Ramiro Diaz, through Tuesday. Callan Contemporary. 518 Julia St., (504) 525-0518; www.callancontemporary.com — “Seamless Belonging,” installation and mixed media by Teresa Cole, through July 28.

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.

Gallery Burguieres. 736 Royal St., (504) 301-1119; www.galleryburguieres.com — Mixed media by Ally Burguieres, ongoing. 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. Jean Bragg Gallery of Southern Art. 600 Julia St., (504) 895-7375; www.jeanbragg.com — “Old French Town,” oil paintings inspired by the French Quarter in the early 20th century, through July. John Bukaty Studio and Gallery. 841 Carondelet St., (970) 232-6100; www.johnbukaty.com — Paintings and sculpture by John Bukaty, ongoing. Jonathan Ferrara Gallery. 400 Julia St., (504) 522-5471; www. jonathanferraragallery.com — “Initiating Cause and Effect,” woodblock reduction prints by Katrina Andry; abstract paintings by Margaret Evangeline; both through July 25. J&S Gallery. 3801 Jefferson Highway, Jefferson, (504) 9529163 — Wood carvings and paintings by local artists, ongoing. La Madama Bazarre. 910 Royal St., (504) 236-5076; www. lamadamabazarre.com — “Spring Altar” by Sea & Dagger; mixed-media group exhibition by Jane Talton, Lateefah Wright, Sean Yseult, Darla Teagarden and others, ongoing. LeMieux Galleries. 332 Julia St., (504) 522-5988; www.lemieuxgalleries.com — “Ouroborus,” group exhibition curated by Christy Wood and Jordan Blanton, through July 25. M. Francis Gallery. 1938 Burgundy St., (504) 931-1915; www. mfrancisgallery.com — Paintings by Myesha Francis, ongoing.

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

Martin Lawrence Gallery New Orleans. 433 Royal St., (504) 299-9055; www.martinlawrence.com — “Kaleidoscope of Dreams,” paintings by Rene Lalonde, through July 15.

Collins C. Diboll Art Gallery. Loyola University, Monroe Library, fourth floor, 6363 St. Charles Ave., (504) 861-5456; www.loyno.edu/dibollgallery — “Senior Exchange Show,” work by Mississippi State University students, through Sept. 10.

Martine Chaisson Gallery. 727 Camp St., (504) 304-7942; www. martinechaissongallery.com — “Pop Up Show 2015,” group exhibition featuring Colin Roberson, Elena Ricci, Jono Goodman, Richard McCabe and others, through July 18.

Coup D’oeil Art Consortium. 2033 Magazine St., (504) 7220876; www.coupdoeilartconsortium.com — “Crux,” paintings and installation by Blaine Capone, through Friday.

Mini Art Center. 341 Seguin St., (504) 510-4747; www.miniartcenter.com — “Tranqui Yanqui’s Trank Locker,” cardboard sneakers and mixed-media art by Nick Mahshie, through Aug. 9.

The Exchange Center. 935 Gravier St., (504) 523-1465; www. artscouncilofneworleans.org — Work by Flor Pandal, through July 27.

New Orleans Photo Alliance. 1111 St. Mary St., (504) 610-4899; www.neworleansphotoalliance. org — “[Hyphen]Americans,” photography by Kelly Anderson-Sta-

ley; “When Morning Comes,” photography by Brandon Thibodeaux; both through July 26. Octavia Art Gallery. 454 Julia St., (504) 309-4249; www.octaviaartgallery.com — “Summer in Havana,” group exhibition of Cuban artists, through July 25. Olde Towne Arts Center. 300 Robert St., Slidell, (985) 649-0555 — “10,” group exhibition featuring Bill Binnings, Rick Brunner, Keith Dellsperger, Natasha Lovelace Habers, Matt Litchliter, Zac McGovern, Martin Needom, Susan Needom, Candace Page and Russell Whiting, through July 17. 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 — “Soiree d’Evolution,” still lifes by Sean Yseult, through Aug. 9; “Of the Rising Tide: A Photo Essay on the Vanishing Bayou Community of Isle de Jean Charles,” photography by Melinda Rose, through Dec. 6. Second Story Gallery. New Orleans Healing Center, 2372 St. Claude Ave., (504) 710-4506; www.neworleanshealingcenter.org — “Paper Trails,” group exhibition of works on paper, through Aug. 1. Stella Jones Gallery. Place St. Charles, 201 St. Charles Ave., Suite 132, (504) 568-9050; www.stellajonesgallery.com — “Evolution of a Warrior: Elizabeth Catlett in New Orleans,” through July 30. Ten Gallery. 4432 Magazine St., (504) 333-1414; www.tengallerynola.com — “An Introduction,” group exhibition by gallery artists, through Aug. 30. United Bakery Gallery. 1337 St. Bernard Ave., (504) 4956863 — “The Street,” group exhibition featuring Daniel Grey, Lauren Miller, Liam Conway, Julia Merritt, Amanda Toth, Steven Maraist, Magnolia Serene Kelly, Sarah Davis, Todd Lyons and Kerry Stewart, through Friday. UNO-St. Claude Gallery. 2429 St. Claude Ave., (504) 280-6493; www.finearts.uno.edu — “Spectra,” group exhibition curated by Edra Soto, through Aug. 2.

CALL FOR ARTISTS LPA Logo Design Contest. The Louisiana Partnership for the Arts seeks submissions for its new logo from Louisiana artists. Visit www.lparts.org for details and entry forms. Deadline Aug. 1. Treo. The bar and gallery seeks art in any medium addressing the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Email submissions to paulinepatterson@ymail.com. Deadline July 17.

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Carol Robinson Gallery. 840 Napoleon Ave., (504) 895-6130; www.carolrobinsongallery.com — Group exhibition featuring new work by Cathy Hegman, Bernard Mattox, Beverly Dennis and gallery artists, through July 28.

Gallery B. Fos. 3956 Magazine St., (504) 444-2967; www.beckyfos.com — Paintings by Becky Fos, ongoing.

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STAGE LISTINGS 528-1944; www.stagedoorcanteen.org — The Victory Swing Orchestra’s show features big band-era hits from Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw, Duke Ellington and others. 6 p.m. Saturday. The Tempest. The Old Ironworks, 612 Piety St., (504) 908-4741; www. facebook.com/prometheannola — Rebecca Frank directs Promethean Theatre Company’s outdoor staging of the Shakespearean drama about the vengeance of the dispossessed. Ratty Scurvics provides original music. Tickets $15. 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday.

St., (504) 488-1460; www. midcitytheatre.com — In honor of Bastille Day, Heidi Campbell and Hector Ventura perform a tribute to French singer and songwriter Charles Aznavour. Philip Melancon provides piano accompaniment. Tickets $20. 8 p.m. Monday. Flim Flam Variety Hour. Lucky Pierre’s, 735 Bourbon Street, (702) 785-7441; www. luckypierresnola.com — A rotating cast including Dante the Magician, Chris McDaniel and Donny Vomit perform magic, sideshow acts and comedy. Tickets $10. 7 p.m. & 9 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday. Whiskey & Rhinestones. Gravier Street Social, 523 Gravier St.; www.thebellalounge.com — Bella Blue hosts the burlesque show. Tickets $10. 9 p.m. Thursday & Sunday.

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Pinocchio. Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts, 325 Minor St., Kenner, (504) 461-9475; www.rivertowntheaters. com — The Patchwork Players invite children from the audience to participate in Ricky Graham’s adaptation of the classic fairy tale. Tickets $8.50. 10 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. TuesdayFriday, 11 a.m. Saturday & 2 p.m. Sunday.

CABARET, BURLESQUE & VARIETY The Big Easy’s New Red Light District. Cafe Istanbul, New Orleans Healing Center, 2372 St. Claude Ave., (504) 940-1130; www.cafeistanbulnola.com — The variety show features spoken word artists, comedians, singer-songwriters and rappers. 7 p.m. Thursday. The Blue Book Cabaret. Bourbon Pub and Parade, 801 Bourbon St., (504) 5292107; www.thebellalounge. com — Bella Blue and a rotating cast including Darling Darla James, Nikki Le Villain, Cherry Brown, Ben Wisdom and others perform classic and contemporary burlesque and drag. Tickets $10. 10 p.m. Wednesday, Friday & Saturday. Caburlesque. AllWays Lounge, 2240 St. Claude Ave., (504) 758-5590; www. theallwayslounge.com — Dennis Monn directs a Broadway revue and variety show featuring several performers and live music. Tickets $10. 10 p.m. Friday. Encore Aznavour! Mid-City Theatre, 3540 Toulouse

1919. The New Movement, 2706 St. Claude Ave., (504) 302-8264; www.newmovementtheater.com — Derek Dupuy, Chris Trew, CJ Hunt, Tami Nelson, Mike Spara, Chris Kaminstein, Mike Yoder, Cecile Monteyne, Jared Gore, Ian Hoch and James Hamilton perform improv comedy. Tickets $5. 8 p.m. Saturday. Block Party. The New Movement, 2706 St. Claude Ave., (504) 302-8264; www. newmovementtheater.com — Nicky Napolitano hosts an open mic. Sign up online. 9:30 p.m. Thursday. Chris & Tami. The New Movement, 2706 St. Claude Ave., (504) 302-8264; www. newmovementtheater.com — Comedy theater founders Chris Trew and Tami Nelson perform free weekly improv. 9 p.m. Wednesday. Comedy Beast. Howlin’ Wolf Den, 907 S. Peters St., (504) 529-5844; www. thehowlinwolf.com — The New Movement presents a stand-up comedy showcase. 8:30 p.m. Tuesday. Comedy Boom. House of Blues Voodoo Garden, 225 Decatur St., (504) 310-4999; www.houseofblues.com — Leon Blanda hosts a free comedy showcase. 8 p.m. Thursday. Comedy Catastrophe. Lost Love Lounge, 2529 Dauphine St., (504) 949-2009; www. lostlovelounge.com — Cassidy Henehan hosts the weekly comedy showcase. 10 p.m. Tuesday. Comedy F—k Yeah. Dragon’s Den (upstairs), 435 Esplanade Ave., (504) 940-5546; www.dragonsdennola.com — Vincent Zambon hosts a rotating showcase of local

comedians. 8:30 p.m. Friday. Comedy Gumbeaux. Howlin’ Wolf Den, 907 S. Peters St., (504) 529-5844; www.thehowlinwolf.com — Frederick “Red Bean” Plunkett hosts local comedians. An open mic follows. 8 p.m. Thursday. ComedySportz. La Nuit Comedy Theater, 5039 Freret St., (504) 231-7011; www. nolacomedy.com — The theater hosts an all-ages improv comedy show. 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Friday Night Laughs. La Nuit Comedy Theater, 5039 Freret St., (504) 231-7011; www. nolacomedy.com — Jackie Jenkins Jr. hosts an open mic. 11 p.m. Friday. Jeff D’s Comedy Cabaret. Bourbon Pub and Parade, 801 Bourbon St., (504) 5292107; www.bourbonpub.com — Comedian Jeff D and drag performer Carla Cahlua star in a weekly show. Tickets $10. 10 p.m. Friday. Knock-Out. The New Movement, 2706 St. Claude Ave., (504) 302-8264; www. newmovementtheater.com — Two comedy acts compete to win an audience vote. 8 p.m. Wednesday. Laugh & Sip. The Wine Bistro, 1011 Gravier St., (504) 606-6408; www.facebook. com/thewinebistrono — Mark Caesar and DJ Cousin Cav host the weekly showcase of local comedians. 8 p.m. Thursday. Lights Up! The New Movement, 2706 St. Claude Ave., (504) 302-8264; www.newmovementtheater.com — Each weekly show features two of The New Movement’s local improv comedy troupes. 8:30 p.m. Thursday. Local Uproar. — Paul Oswell hosts stand-up comedy. 8:30 p.m. Thursday at Sidney’s Saloon, 1200 St. Bernard Ave., and 7 p.m. Saturday at Allways Lounge AllWays Lounge, 2240 St. Claude Ave. The Magna Carta Show. Playhouse NOLA, 3214 Burgundy St.; www. magnacartacomedy.com — William Benner, David Kendall, Nathan Sutter, Brian Tarney and Thomas Fewer star in a weekly improv and sketch comedy show. 8:30 p.m. Saturday. MM6. The New Movement, 2706 St. Claude Ave., (504) 302-8264; www.newmovementtheater.com — The comedy theater’s sixth anniversary celebration includes nightly classes and performances as well as special editions of regularly scheduled comedy shows. Tickets to each show are $7 in advance, $10 at the door. Through Sunday.

NOLA Comedy Hour. Hi-Ho Lounge, 2239 St. Claude Ave., (504) 945-4446; www. hiholounge.net — Andrew Polk hosts the series, which features a booked showcase and open mic. Sign-up at 7:30 p.m., show at 8 p.m. Sunday. The Real @ChrisTrew Show. The New Movement, 2706 St. Claude Ave., (504) 302-8264; www.newmovementtheater. com — Comedian Chris Trew performs and hosts guests. 11 p.m. Saturday. Think You’re Funny? Carrollton Station Bar and Music Club, 8140 Willow St., (504) 865-9190; www. carrolltonstation.com — All comics are welcome to perform at the weekly open mic. Sign-up at 8 p.m., show 9 p.m. Wednesday.

AUDITIONS 30 by Ninety. 30 by 90 Theatre, 880 Lafayette St., Mandeville, (844) 843-3090 — The theater holds auditions July 17-18 for the September production of Schoolhouse Rock Live! Email 30byninety@gmail.com to schedule an audition. Anthony Bean Community Theater. Anthony Bean Community Theater, 1333 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 862-7529; www.anthonybeantheater. com — The theater holds auditions at 2 p.m. July 11 for a female singer/actress age 16-25 to play the role of young Irma Thomas in the upcoming musical Simply Irma. Call for details and to schedule an audition. Jefferson Performing Arts Center. Jefferson Performing Arts Center, 6400 Airline Drive, Metairie, (504) 885-2000; www.jpas.org — The theater holds auditions July 10-12 for the upcoming season. Actors must prepare musical selections for specific roles as well as a monologue. Visit the website for details and to schedule an audition; email audition@ jpas.org with questions. Playmakers Theater. Playmakers Theater, 1916 Playmakers Road (off Lee Road), Covington, (985) 8931671; www.playmakersinc. com — Playmakers Theater holds auditions at 7 p.m. July 13 and 15 for the September production of One Slight Hitch. Visit the website or call for details. Variety show talent. Organizers seek music and variety acts for a talent show fundraiser benefitting St. Anna’s Food Pantry on July 16. Email haknola@yahoo. com for information.

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9 to 5. Playmakers Theater, 1916 Playmakers Road (off Lee Road), Covington, (985) 893-1671; www.playmakersinc.com — Justin Lapeyrouse directs the musical adaptation of the moive about three secretaries who seek revenge on their sexist boss, set in the 1970s and featuring the music of Dolly Parton. General tickets $25, children $15. 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Great Beast’s Sidewalk Sale of New Work. Old Marquer Theatre, 2400 St. Claude Ave., (504) 2988676; www.oldmarquer. com — Great Beast Theater presents three short works by Michael Martin, including Smokers, My Hair, My Home and Thee, performed outside and around the theater. Tickets $20 in advance, pay-what-you-can at the door. 6 p.m. daily through July 14. The Importance of Being Earnest. Tulane University, Lupin Theatre, 16 Newcomb Place, (504) 865-5106; www. tulane.edu/liberal-arts/ theatre-dance — The New Orleans Shakespeare Festival at Tulane presents Oscar Wilde’s comedy about bachelors living double lives in Victorian England. General tickets $25, seniors $20, students $15. 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 1:30 p.m. Sunday. Once Upon a Mattress. Tulane University, Dixon Hall, (504) 865-5105; www. tulane.edu/~theatre — Tulane Summer Lyric Theatre stages the musical retelling of The Princess and the Pea. Tickets start at $30. 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Riding Halley’s Comet. Mid-City Theatre, 3540 Toulouse St., (504) 488-1460; www.midcitytheatre.com — Troy R. Poplous directs Ann McQueen’s play about living with a parent with mental illness. The show is presented with NAMI New Orleans, the local affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Tickets $35; NAMI members $25. 7:30 p.m. Friday; 8 p.m. ThursdaySaturday; 3 p.m. Sunday. Sentimental Journey. National World War II Museum, Stage Door Canteen, 945 Magazine St., (504)

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TUESDAY, JUL 7 It’s All About the Music Bike Ride. Louis Armstrong Park, 701 N. Rampart St., (504) 658-3200; www.nolasocialride.org — NOLA Social Ride cyclists cruise around the city, stopping along the way to enjoy live music. 6 p.m. Toddler Time. Louisiana Children’s Museum, 420 Julia St., (504) 523-1357; www.lcm.org — The museum hosts activities for children ages 3 and under and their parents or caregivers. Non-members $8. 10:30 a.m. What Is Humanism? Jefferson Parish East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., (504) 838-1190; www.nosha. info — The New Orleans Secular Humanist Association holds a meet-and-greet session with an informational presentation about the group. 7 p.m. Yoga at the Cabildo. Louisiana State Museum Cabildo, 701 Chartres St., (504) 568-6968; www. lsm.crt.state.la.us — Yogis of all experience levels practice in the Cabildo gallery. Non-members $12. 7:30 a.m.

WEDNESDAY, JUL 8 Adult Spelling Bee. East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie, (504) 838-1190; www.jefferson.lib.la.us — Anyone age 18 and older is welcome to compete in the free competition. 7 p.m.

Casino dance class. Ashe Cultural Arts Center, 1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 569-9070; www.

Community Coffee. Joan Mitchell Center, 2275 Bayou Road, (504) 940-2500; www.joanmitchellfoundation.org — Attendees enjoy refreshments from Pagoda Cafe and learn about the Joan Mitchell Center’s partner organizations and artist residency program. 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Full Circle: New Orleans to Nepal. City Park Botanical Garden, 1 Palm Drive, (504) 483-9386; www. bit.do/fullcirclenepal — The Louisiana Himalaya Association raises money for earthquake recovery in Nepal with an event featuring food from local restaurants, a cash bar, a live auction and music by Harmonouche & Zazou City, Martin Krusche & Andrew MacLean, Big Chief David Montana and Widman John of the Wild Tchoupitoulas. Tickets $20 in advance, $25 at the door. 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Gambit’s Emerging Chefs Challenge. The Cannery, 3803 Toulouse St., (504) 486-8351; www.bestofneworleans.com/ chefs — Gambit’s Emerging Chefs Challenge recognizes the next generation of talented culinary leaders around the New Orleans area. This event features original food creations, music, drinks and crowd participation. Attendees vote on their favorite selection to crown the champion, who wins a $1,000 cash prize. 6:30 p.m. Get Moving. Growing Local NOLA, 1750 Carondelet St., (504) 5070357; www.growinglocalnola.org — The urban farm hosts a free weekly exercise class such as yoga, boot camp or CrossFit. Visit the website to RSVP. 5:30 p.m. Jazz Pilates. New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park, 916

N. Peters St., (504) 589-4841; www.nps.gov/jazz/index. htm — Stephanie Jordan leads a free class incorporating Pilates, dance and jazz. Noon. The Language of Lust. Sidney’s Saloon, 1200 St. Bernard Ave., (504) 947-2379 — Widow Centauri leads a workshop on talking dirty. Tickets $15. 7 p.m. 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. 6 p.m. NOTC Summer Series. City Park Festival Grounds, 1701 Wisner Blvd., (504) 482-4888; www.neworleanscitypark. com — The New Orleans Track Club hosts a 2-mile run with refreshments. Non-members $5. 7 p.m. White Glove Wednesdays. National World War II Museum, 945 Magazine St., (504) 5276012; www.nationalww2museum.org — Curator Eric Rivets gives visitors a chance to wear original military uniforms and equipment. 9 a.m.

THURSDAY, JUL 9 Bridge lessons. Wes Busby Bridge Center, 2709 Edenborn Ave., Metairie, (504) 889-0869 — Beginners and novices take free bridge lessons. 9 a.m. Business Breakfast. Cafe Hope, 1101 Barataria Blvd., Marrero, (504) 756-4673; www. cafehope.org — The cafe hosts a business networking breakfast for West Bank professionals. By donation. 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. FOC Second Thursday Lecture. Old U.S. Mint, 400 Esplanade Ave., (504) 568-6993; www.louisianastatemuseum.org/museums/the-old-us-mint — Addie and Jeremy Martin, authors of Southeast Louisiana Food: A Seasoned Tradition, discuss

the history of Cajun cuisine at a free lecture hosted by Friends of the Cabildo. 7:15 p.m. Real Estate Professionals for a Cause. World of Beer, 4100 Veterans Memorial Blvd., (504) 2662689; www.bridesagainstbreastcancer.org — Local real estate professionals serve drinks and hors d’oeuvres at a fundraiser for Brides Against Breast Cancer. Tickets $35 in advance or $45 at the door, including three drinks. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sistahs Making a Change. Ashe Cultural Arts Center, 1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 569-9070; www.ashecac.org — Women of all experience levels dance, talk and dine together at this health-centered event. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Spanish Wine Dinner. Bourbon Orleans Hotel, 717 Orleans St., (504) 523-2222; www.bourbonorleans.com — The Spanish Wine Dinner is the official kick-off dinner for the 2015 Running of the Bulls. It features wines by Marques De Caceres Vineyard. Tickets $98. Cash bar opens at 5:30 p.m., with dinner at 7 p.m. What’s Cooking? Growing Local NOLA, 1750 Carondelet St., (504) 507-0357; www.growinglocalnola. org — The urban farm hosts a free weekly class on healthy home cooking. Visit the website to RSVP. 5:30 p.m.

FRIDAY, JUL 10 El Txupinazo. Freret Street Publiq House, 4528 Freret St., (504) 8269912; www.nolabulls.com — The pre-party for Running of the Bulls features live flamenco music by Ven Pa’Ca, food from local restaurants including Bayona, Purloo and Pizza Domenica, a silent charity auction and an open bar. Tickets $50. 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Family Day. New Orleans Jazz Market, 1436 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd.; www.phnojm.com — Families enjoy jazz story time at 11 a.m., crafts at 2 p.m. and a solo pianist from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Friday-Saturday.

Friday Nights at NOMA. New Orleans Museum of Art, City Park, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, (504) 658-4100; www.noma.org — The museum is open late on Friday evening, with music by Amanda Walker, a food demonstration by Chef Austin Kirzner of Red Fish Grill and a gallery talk by artist Dawn DeDeaux at 7 p.m. 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Southern Sportsman’s Festival & Expo. John A. Alario Sr. Event Center, 2000 Segnette Blvd., Westwego, (504) 349-5525; www.alariocenter.com — The hunting, fishing and boating expo includes vendor displays, informational seminars, live music, giveaways and kid-friendly activities like hovercraft rides, kayak demonstrations and indoor archery. Admission $10; 3-day pass $15. Kids $5; free for kids under age 6; free for all kids on Friday. 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Toasts & Tiki-Tails. NO Fleas Market, 4228 Magazine St., (504) 324-4727; www.nofleasmarketnola.com — The Louisiana SPCA hosts a pet-friendly party with snacks, drinks and dog treats, plus a raffle and costume contest. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

SATURDAY, JUL 11 An Afternoon with Bob and Jan. Private residence, 4434 Baronne St. — Longtime New Orleans radio personalities Bob and Jan Carr speak at a meeting of the New Orleans History Group. 3 p.m.

Fireboat, kids’ activities, a dog costume contest and French food from local restaurants including Antoine’s, Crepes a la Cart, Cafe Degas, St. James Cheese Co. and others. Visit the website for details and to register dogs. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. “Bee” Informed. Northlake Nature Center, 23135 Highway 190, Mandeville, (985) 626-1238; www.northlakenature.org — Beekeeper Ralph Roshto uses an observation beehive to teach attendees about how bees live and work. Non-members $5. RSVP by calling or emailing rue@northlakenature.org 9 a.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. Children’s Art Workshop. Rhino Contemporary Crafts Gallery, The Shops at Canal Place, 333 Canal St., second floor, (504) 523-7945; www. rhinocrafts.com — RHINO artists lead kids in creating handmade birthday cards to celebrate the artist collective’s 28th anniversary. Cake is served. Suggested donation for materials $5. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Bait-and-Wait Fishing Derby for Kids. Riverside State Park, 119 Fairview Drive, (888) 677-3247 — Kids age 15 and under bring their own poles and bait to participate in the derby and learn about live alligators. 8 a.m. to noon.

Faubourg St. John Bastille Day Celebration. Faubourg St. John, 3100 block of Ponce de Leon Street between Esplanade Avenue and North Lopez Streets — The Frenchthemed block party features food and drink from local establishments, an art market, kids’ activities and music by Harmonouche, Ukulele Jake, Kid Merv and others. 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Bastille Day Fete. Spanish Plaza, 1 Poydras St.; www.bastilledaynola.com — The free festival celebrates France’s national day with music by Sunpie & the Louisiana Sunspots, T’Monde and Hot 8 Brass Band. There’s also tours of the General R. Kelley

Feast of St. Henry Reunion & Block Party. St. Henry’s Church, 812 General Pershing St. — The free public block party follows afternoon Mass and features food, snowballs and beer, with music by the J. Monique’D Blues Band. Visitors

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Barbershop Meetings. Ashe Cultural Arts Center, 1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 569-9070; www.ashecac.org — Peter Nahkid leads the men’s discussion. 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

ashecac.org — Kevin Braxton of Cuban dance group Bookoo Rueda teaches a free class on the salsa-like Cuban dance. 7 p.m.

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EVENT LISTINGS can bring their own chairs. By donation. 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Jazz Yoga. Jazz National Historical Park, 916 N. Peters St., (504) 589-4841; www.nps.gov/ jazz — Susan Landry leads a free class featuring meditational jazz piano. 10 a.m. Let’s Grow. Growing Local NOLA, 1750 Carondelet St., (504) 507-0357; www.growinglocalnola.org — The urban farm hosts a free weekly class on home gardening. Visit the website to RSVP. Noon. Mr. Legs. Generations Hall, 310 Andrew Higgins Drive, (504) 568-1702; www.bridgehouse.org — The tongue-in-cheek male beauty pageant is a fundraiser for Bridge House/Grace House. Thirteen contestants vie for titles such as “best costume” and “hairiest legs.” The event includes food, drinks, a raffle and silent auction. Tickets $40 in advance, $45 at the door. 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Navigating the Historic Times-Picayune. New Orleans Public Library, Main Library, 219 Loyola Ave., (504) 596-2602 — Participants learn how to research the library’s database of Times-Picayune issues from 1837-1988. 10:30 a.m.

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Piety Street Market. The Old Ironworks, 612 Piety St., (504) 908-4741; www.612piety.com — More than 50 vendors offer art, jewelry, crafts, vintage clothes, collectibles, used books and flea market treasures at this monthly market. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Rose and Plant Sale. City Park, 1 Palm Drive, (504) 482-4888; www.neworleanscitypark.com — The New Orleans Botanical Garden offers plants for sale at the Pelican Greenhouse. Call (504) 483-9464 or email plants@nocp.org for details. 9 a.m. to noon. Running of the Bulls. Sugar Mill, 1021 Convention Center Blvd., (504) 586-0004; www. nolabulls.com — Runners and roller derby “bulls” participate in the costumed tribute to Spain’s encierro. There are other events as well. Tickets start at $15. Doors at 6:30 a.m., run at 8 a.m. SoFAB Cooking Demo. French Market, corner of Gov. Nicholls Street and French Market Place, (504) 522-2621; www. frenchmarket.org — Local chefs cook their signature dishes. 11 a.m.

SUNDAY, JUL 12 Bartenders & Waiters Race. French Market, French Market Place, between Decatur and North Peters streets, (504) 5222621; www.frenchmarket.org — Local bartenders and waiters speed-walk down Decatur

Street with balanced trays to win the traditional Bastille Day race. Live music at 2 p.m.; race at 4 p.m. Bridal Show. LACE the Grand Ballroom, 6978 Martin Drive, (504) 243-5223; www. lacethegrandballroom.com — Wedding suppliers present their services. Noon to 3 p.m. Bywater Cajun Brunch and Dance. The Tigermen Den, 3113 Royal St.; www.facebook.com/ tigermenden — Choupique High Rollers perform Cajun music and Chef Anne Churchill offers food for purchase. Admission $10. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. CitroeNOLA French Car Club Parade. Washington Square, between Elysian Fields Avenue and Frenchmen Street, (888) 312-0812; www.facebook.com/ citroenola — The club parades vintage European cars through the French Quarter for Bastille Day. Cars line up at Washington Square Park at 9 a.m.; parade at 11 a.m.

MONDAY, JUL 13 State of the Art. Southern Food & Beverage Museum, 1504 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 569-0405; www.southernfood. org — The cocktail party fundraiser features drinks created by notable bartenders from around the city. Tickets $40 in advance, $60 at the door. 6 p.m. Teen CERT Camp. Belle Chasse Primary School, 539 F. Edward Hebert Blvd., Belle Chasse, (504) 595-6620; www.jeffparish.net — Jefferson Parish Emergency Management holds a free, weeklong Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) course for teens age 12-19. Monday through July 17.

WORDS Big Freedia. Octavia Books, 513 Octavia St., (504) 899-7323; www.octaviabooks.com — Big Freedia reads and signs her memoir, Big Freedia: God Save the Queen Diva. 6 p.m. Friday. Kent Wascom. Octavia Books, 513 Octavia St., (504) 899-7323; www.octaviabooks.com — The author celebrates the release of Secession, a novel set in Civil War-era New Orleans. 6 p.m. Tuesday. Laura Lane McNeal. Octavia Books, 513 Octavia St., (504) 8997323; www.octaviabooks.com — The author celebrates the paperback release of Dollbaby. 6 p.m. Thursday. Oliver Houck. Northlake Nature Center, 23135 Highway 190, Mandeville, (985) 626-1238; www.northlakenature.org — The author leads a discussion of Downstream Toward Home. RSVP required; non-members $5. 9 a.m. Friday.

Rachel L. Emanuel, Ruby Jean Simms and Charles Vincent. Maple Street Book Shop, 7529 Maple St., (504) 866-4916; www. maplestreetbookshop.com — The authors of Scotlandville, a history of the Louisiana town, discuss and sign their book. 6 p.m. Tuesday. Ronald F. Borne. Garden District Book Shop, The Rink, 2727 Prytania St., (504) 895-2266; www.gardendistrictbookshop. com — The author discusses and signs Troutmouth: The Two Careers of Hugh Clegg. 6 p.m. Thursday. Society Through the Eyes of George Orwell. New Orleans Lyceum, 4511 Chestnut St., (504) 460-9049; www. lyceumproject.com — Sociology scholar Mary Ann Maguire leads the first of six weekly courses about George Orwell’s creative non-fiction, including On the Road to Wigan Pier and Down and Out in Paris and London. RSVP required. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Suzanne Palmieri. Octavia Books, 513 Octavia St., (504) 899-7323; www.octaviabooks. com — The author reads and signs The Witch of Bourbon Street, a novel set in Louisiana. 6 p.m. Wednesday.

SPORTS Jesters. Pan American Stadium, City Park, 1 Zachary Taylor Drive; www.nolajesters.com — The New Orleans Jesters play the Houston Dynamo Under-23 team. 7 p.m. Wednesday. Zephyrs. Zephyr Field, 6000 Airline Drive, Metairie, (504) 7345155; www.zephyrsbaseball. com — The New Orleans Zephyrs play the Iowa Cubs. 6 p.m. Tuesday.

CALL FOR WRITERS Ernest J. Gaines Award for Literary Excellence. www. ernestjgainesaward.org — The Baton Rouge Area Foundation seeks outstanding fiction by emerging African-American authors for the award, which includes a $10,000 cash prize. Deadline Aug. 15.

REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS Propeller’s Startup Accelerator. Propeller Incubator, 4035 Washington Ave., (504) 564-7816; www.gopropeller. org/accelerator — Business incubator Propeller seeks applications for its 12-week Startup Accelerator, which offers mentorship, networking, office space and a growth plan for projects dealing with health care, education, food security and water management. Deadline July 31.

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LEGAL NOTICES CIVIL DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH OF ORLEANS STATE OF LOUISIANA No. 2006-2252-A-5 SUCCESSION OF ELLA MARIE DEAMER Notice is given that the administrator of the SUCCESSION OF ELLA MARIE DEAMER, Succession No. 2006-2252-A5, Civil District Court, Parish of Orleans, has petitioned the Court for authority to sell immovable property belonging to the decedent at private sale in accordance with the provisions of Article 3282 of the Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure for Forty Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($40,000.00) cash, with the succession to pay all encumbrances and pro rata taxes. The immovable property proposed to be sold at private sale is described as follows: 3603 Republic St, New Orleans LA 70122 – Third District SQ 2478 LOT 7 Republic and Sere. Any heir, legatee, or creditor who opposes the proposed sale must file any opposition to the application within seven (7) days from the date of last publication of this notice.

NO.2015-06268 DIVISION “G“

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STATE OF LOUISIANA

SUCCESSION OF LEDGER VIDEAU MORRISON NOTICE TO SELL MOVABLE OR IMMOVABLE PROPERTY AT PRIVATE SALE The Administratrix of the above estate has made application to the court for the sale, at private sale, of the immovable property described, as follows: A CERTAIN LOT OF GROUND, 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 SIXTH DISTRICT of the City of New Orleans, State of Louisiana, in SQUARE 166, bounded by Peniston, Constance, Amelia and Laurel Streets, all as per plat of survey by E. L. Eustis, C.E., dated May 5, 1949, annexed to an act before Lester J. Lautenschlaeger, N.P., dated June 27, 1949, registered in COB 564 folio 265, Conveyance Records of Orleans Parish, Louisiana. And according to said plat, said lot is designated as LOT 9 and is located and measures as follows: Said Lot 9 commences 115 feet from the corner of Peniston and Constance Streets and measures thence 30 feet front on Peniston Street, the same width in the rear, by a depth of 115 feet 2 inches on the sideline nearer to Constance Street, and a depth on the opposite sideline of 115 feet 4 inches. Improvements thereon bear Municipal Nos. 725/727 Peniston Street.

CIVIL DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH OF ORLEANS NO.13-10003 DIVISION “I-14”

BY ORDER OF THE COURT DEPUTY CLERK

Attorney: Gideon T. Carter, III Address: PO Box 80264 10523 N Oak Hills Pkwy Ste A 70810 Baton Rouge LA 70898-0264 Telephone: (225) 214-1546 office

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

New Orleans, LA, this 10th day of June 2015.

CIVIL DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH OF ORLEANS

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STATE OF LOUISIANA

SUCCESSION OF ROBERT EARL ROBERTS NOTICE OF FILING OF FIRST TABLEAU OF DISTRIBUTION NOTICE IS GIVEN to the creditors of the succession and to all other interested persons that the first tableau of distribution has been filed by the Executor of this Succession, with his petition praying for homologation of the tableau and for authority to pay debts and charges of the succession listed thereon and that the tableau of distribution can be homologated and the first accounting approved after the expiration of seven (7) days from the date of publication of this notice. Any opposition to the petition and tableau of distribution and first accounting must be filed prior to homologation. FILED: JUNE 25, 2015 Clerk of Court, Dale N. Atkins Deputy Clerk, Chelsey Richard Attorney: Jacqueline F. Maloney Address: 2201 Veterans Memorial Blvd. Suite 410, Metairie, Louisiana 70002 Telephone: (504) 333-6934 Gambit: 7/7/15

Attorney: Scott T. Winstead(#27690) Address: 650 Poydras Street Suite 2715 New Orleans, LA 70130 Phone: (504) 598-2715 Fax: (504) 529-7197 ATTORNEY FOR Arthemise Dyer Williams and Lizzie Foster Brown, Administratrixes Gambit: 7/7/15 & 7/28/15 Anyone having any information concerning the whereabouts of Edward Lawson and/or Kenyatta Lawson, please contact Lori A. Noto at 504-512-0611. Anyone having any information concerning the whereabouts of Janice Nichols, please contact Lori A. Noto at (504) 512-0611. Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Nathaniel Coleman, Gertrude Coleman, Beverly Coleman and Keith Coleman, please contact Halima Narcisse, attorney at (504) 358-2112. Anyone knowing the whereabouts of DONYELL GREEN and/or SHIRLYNN CLEMENTS, please contact Attorney Ammon L. Miller, Jr. at 504-208-8433. Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Michael O. Usher a/k/a Michael Usher please contact Casandra King, attorney at (504) 982-5464.

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SUCCESSION OF LAWRENCE J. SALVANT NOTICE TO SELL IMMOVABLE PROPERTY AT PRIVATE SALE WHEREAS, Dewey Preston, Jr., administrator of the above succession, has applied to the Court to sell the estate’s interest in the following immovable property, herein described, to wit: A certain lot of ground, together with all the buildings and improvements thereon, and all the rights, ways, privileges, servitudes, advantages and appurtenances thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining, situated in the SECOND DISTRICT of this City, in SQUARE No. 329, bounded by CONTI, ROCHEBLAVE, DORGENOIS and BIENVILLE STREETS. Said lot is designated by the Letter “C” on a sketch of survey made by Edgar Pilie, Surveyor, dated June 19th, 1908, annexed to an act of sale passed before Albert Guilbault, late Notary, on July 2, 1908, and according to which sketch, said lot begins at a distance of Twenty-nine Feet, Seven Inches and Two Lines (29’ 7” 2 ‘ ‘ ‘) from Rocheblave Street, and measures thence Thirty Feet, Eight Inches and Four Lines (30’ 8” 4 ‘ ‘ ‘) front on Conti Street, by Eighty-two Feet (82’) in depth between equal and parallel lines. The improvements thereon bear Municipal No. 2504 Conti Street. UPON THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS, TO-WIT: FOR THE SUM OF EIGHTY FIVE THOUSAND AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($85,000.00) CASH FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE PROPERTY, INCLUDING THE ESTATE’S INTEREST, AS SET FORTH IN THE PETITION ON FILE OR ON TERMS AND CONDITIONS AS MAY BE ORDERED BY THE COURT. Notice is hereby given to all parties whom it may concern, including the heirs and creditors of the decedents herein, and of this estate, to make any opposition which they have or may have to such application, at any time, prior to the issuance of the order of judgment authorizing, approving and homologating such application and that such order or judgment may be issued after the expiration of seven (7) days, from the date of the last publication of such

notice, all in accordance with law. This notice was requested by attorney RORY V. BELLINA and was issued by the Clerk of Court on the 24 day of June, 2015. Clerk of Court Dale N. Atkins Deputy Clerk Attorney: Rory V. Bellina The Derbes Law Firm, LLC Address: 3027 Ridglake Drive Metairie, LA 70002 Telephone: (504) 837-1230 Gambit: 7/7/15 & 7/28/15

CIVIL DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH OF ORLEANS STATE OF LOUISIANA

NO. 2015-6314 DIVISION “L-6” SUCCESSION OF FRANCES COLLINS, WIFE OF/ AND JAMES W. STROUGHTER NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO APPOINT ADMINISTRATOR AND TO SELL IMMOVABLE PROPERTY NOTICE IS HEREBY given that Adrian Wesley Stroughter has petitioned the Court to be appointed Administrator and for authority to sell at private sale to 3F Properties of Louisiana, LLC the following described property in accordance with all terms and conditions contained in the Petition filed in this matter. A CERTAIN LOT OF GROUND, together with all the buildings and improvements thereon, and all of the rights, ways, servitudes, privileges, advantages and appurtenances thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining, situated in the SIXTH DISTRICT of the City of New Orleans, in SQUARE NO. 460, ST. JOSEPH, bounded by GEN. TAYLOR, PENISTON, DRYADES and BARONNE STREETS, designated by the LETTER “C” on the survey made by Gilbert & Kelly, Surveyors, dated July 19, 1958, redated May 9, 1964, a copy of which is annexed to an act passed before John H. Hammel, Jr., Notary Public, dated this even date; and according to said survey, said LOT “C” commences at a distance of 90 feet from the corner of Gen. Taylor and Dryades Streets, and measures thence 30 feet front on Gen. Taylor Street, the same width in the rear, by a depth of 101 feet, 11 inches and 6 lines on the side line towards Dryades Street, and a depth of 102 feet, 2 inches and 2 lines on the opposite side line towards Baronne Street.

The buildings and improvements thereon bear the Municipal Nos. 182527 Gen. Taylor Street. UPON THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS, TO-WIT: Sale to be for the sum of $75,000.00 CASH. Notice is hereby given to all parties to whom it may concern, including the creditors of the decedents herein, and of their estates be ordered to make any opposition which they have or may have to such application, at any time, prior to the issuance of the order or judgment authorizing, approving and homologating such applications and that such order or judgment may be used after the expiration of seven (7) days, from the date of the last publication of such notice, all in accordance with law. Attorney: Joseph C. Coates, III Address:3421 N. Causeway Blvd. Suite 300, Metairie, LA 70002 Telephone: (504) 834-2977 Gambit: 7/7/15 & 7/28/15

CIVIL DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH OF ORLEANS STATE OF LOUISIANA

NO.: 14-7506 DIVISION “ G ” SUCCESSION OF PRENTIS A. FARLEY NOTICE TO SELL MOVABLE OR IMMOVABLE PROPERTY AT PRIVATE SALE Whereas the Executor of the above Estate, John Farley, has made application to the Court for the sale at private sale of the immovable property hereinafter described, to-wit: A CERTAIN PORTION OF GROUND, together with all the buildings and improvements thereon, and all the rights, ways, privileges, servitudes, advantages and prescriptions (both liberative and acquisitive) thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining, situated in the Second District of this City, in Square No. 383, bounded by Dupre, Bell, Orchid, Ursulines and Cayoeo Streets, and according to a survey made by R.P. Hordan, Civil Engineer, dated September 14, 1936, a copy of which is attached to an Act before Allain C. Andry, Jr., Notary Public, dated September 21,1936, said portion of ground forms the corner of Dupre and Bell Streets, and measures thence fifty feet (50’) front on Dupre Street, by one hundred twenty-three feet, five inches, four lines (123’5”4”’) in depth, between parallel lines, and front on Bell Street, which said portion of ground is designated on the Assessment Rolls as Lot No. 18 and part of Lot No. 19. Acquired in part from the Judgment of Possession, Succession of Bertha Jeffries Farley filed in the Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans, CDC #07-4591; dated May 16, 2007. The improvements thereon bear the Municipal No. 1141 North Dupre.

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UPON THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS, TO-WIT: $575,000.00 all cash for the property to be sold AS IS not subject to inspection, appraisal or purchaser borrowing any funds. Notice is hereby given to all parties whom it may concern, including the heirs and creditors of the decedent herein, and of this estate, be ordered to make any opposition which they have or may have to such application, at any time, prior to the issuance of the order of judgment authorizing, approving and homologating such application and that such order or judgment may be issued after the expiration of seven (7) days, from the date of the last publication of such notice, all in accordance with law. BY THE ORDER OF THE COURT Dale N. Atkins, Clerk of the Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans, State of Louisiana Attorney: Henrik A. Pontoppidan

Address: 1420 Veterans Memorial Blvd. Metairie, LA 70005 Telephone: (504) 293-8238 FAX: (504) 831-0892 Gambit: 7/7/15 & 7/28/15

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF LONG COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA NO.: 2015-V-69 THOMAS A. DAVIS ( Plaintiff) VS. JAMEKA L. SWEET (Defendant) TO: JAMEKA L. SWEET NOTICE OF PUBLICATION By order of the court for service by publication, you are hereby notified that on the 25th day of March, 2015, THomas A Davis filed for a Complaint for Divorce. You are required to file with the Clerk of Superior Court, and to serve upon Plaintiff’s Attorney, KATIE A. SMITH, whose address is Post Office Box 69, Ludowici, Georgia, 31316, an answer in writing within thirty (30) days of the date of the order for publication. WITNESS, the Honorable D. Jay Stewart, Judge of Long County Superior Court. This 30th day of June, 2015. C. Beth Reddish, Deputy Clerk of Superior Court Long County Attorney: Katie A. Smith Address: P.O. Box 69 Ludowici, Georgia 31316 Telephone: (912) 332-7077 Gambit: 7/7/15, 7/14/15, & 7/21/15

TWENTY-FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF JEFFERSON STATE OF LOUISIANA

NO. 742-200 DIVISION “G” SUCCESSION OF JIMMIE J. BRYARS JUDICIAL ADVERTISEMENT PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that SCOTT HALL, administrator, has applied for authority to sell one 2000 Dodge Durango, for the sum of $600.00, in accordance with the purchase agreement, filed herein. Any objections should be sent to counsel for the administrator, Irl R. Silverstein, 635 Lafayette Street, Gretna, LA 70053. Attorney: IRL R. Silverstein Address: 635 Lafayette Street Gretna, LA 70053 Telephone: (504) 362-3692 Gambit: 7/7/15 Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Shirlene King Thompson please contact attorney Lane Macaluso at (205) 441-9765. Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Victoria Tillman Phillips and Lionel Phillips III, please contact Cherie Teamer, attorney at (504) 361-8596. Anyone knowing their whereabouts of FIOLESSE MARCELIN, please contact Carlos A. Ramirez, Attorney, 2216 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA 70130, (504) 525-1500. Anyone knowing the whereabouts of VENUS BROWN OR SHANNON BROWN, please contact Cherie Teamer, attorney, at (504) 361-8596. Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Rose Jones Lafrance, a/k/a Rose Jones, a/k/a Rose J. Lafrance, a/k/a Rose Lafrance please contact attorney Casandra King at (504) 982-5464. PAGE 42

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Attorney: Duane D. Dunn Address: 723 Pailet Ave. Harvey, Louisiana 70058 Telephone: (504) 227-2908 Gambit: 7/7/15 & 7/28/15

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NOTICE IS GIVEN, in accordance with the provisions of Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure Articles 3281, et seq., that the Administrator of above captioned and numbered Succession has petitioned this court for authority to sell, at private sale, for $70,00.00 cash for the whole property, and on such other terms and conditions as are set forth in the Louisiana Residential Agreement To Buy or Sell, copy of which is annexed to the Application to Sell Property at Private Sale filed in the above captioned and numbered proceedings, the property owned by the decedent/his succession as described herein below:

DOCKET: 746.377 DIVISION: “G”

AN UNDIVIDED ONE HALF INTEREST IN AND TO LOTS 36 & 37, BLOCK NUMBER ONE (1), GARDERE SUBDIVISION, JEFFERSON PARISH, LOUISIANA, Acquired COB 49, folio 491, which property bears the Municipal Number 420 Manhattan Boulevard, Harvey, Louisiana 70058. Any heir, legatees or creditors who oppose the proposed sale must file his opposition within seven (7) days from the date of the last publication of this notice. By Order of the Court. July 1, 2015

IN RE: SUCCESSION OF JAMES CLARK MCGREW, SR. NOTICE OF FILING TABLEAU OF DISTRIBUTION Notice is hereby given to the creditors of this estate and all other interested persons to Show Cause within seven (7) days from the publication of this notice, if any they have or can, why the Tableau of Distribution filed by the Executrix of the Succession of James Clark McGrew, Sr., should not be approved and of homologated and the funds distributed in accordance therewith. Marilyn Guidry, Clerk Attorney: Dominick F. Impastato III Address: 1130 St. Charles Avenue New Orleans, La 70130 Telephone: (504) 523-1500 Gambit: 7/7/15 Attention all creditors of FSO Jones, LLC or “The Free State of Jones”. The film has completed shooting in New Orleans, LA. All creditor claims may be mailed to 1450 Poydras St., Suite 510, New Orleans, LA 70112. Please file any outstanding creditor claims by July 17, 2015.

TWENTY-FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF JEFFERSON STATE OF LOUISIANA

NO:696-468 DIVISION “N” SUCCESSION OF ANN TOMLINSON AUTIN THE WIDOW OF LEONARD JEROME AUTIN SR. NOTICE OF FILING OF FOURTH ANNUAL ACCOUNT AND TABLEAU OF DISTRIBUTION Whereas the Testamentary Executrix of the above Estate has filed with the court her Fourth Annual Account and Tableau of Distribution for her administration of this Estate: Notice is hereby given to all parties whom it may concern, including the heirs and creditors of the decedent herein, and of this estate, be ordered to make any opposition which they have or may have to such Fourth Annual Account and Tableau of Distribution, at any time prior to the issuance of the order or judgment authorizing, approving and homologating such Accounts and that such order or judgment may be issued after the expiration of ten (10) days, from the date of the publication of such notice, all in accordance with law. BY ORDER OF THE COURT: JON A. GEGENHEIMER CLERK OF COURT Attorney: Faun Fenderson Attorney at Law Address: 700 Camp Street, Suite 318 New Orleans, Louisiana 70130 Telephone: (504) 528-9500 Fax: (504) 267-2051 Email: faun@faunfenderson.com Gambit: 7/7/15

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High end 1-4BR. Near ferry, clean, many x-tras, hrdwd flrs, cen a/h, no dogs, no sec 8, some O/S prkng $750$1200/mo. 504-362-7487

BYWATER 95 FOUNTAINBLEAU DRIVE $595,000

Magnificent 5 bdrm; master w/walk-in closet, 3 bath, dining rm, living rm, kit w/ss appliances, den, pool room w/ shower. Open House 7/12 & 7/26 1-3 pm Michelle Toliver 504-858-2799.

1023 PIETY ST

2 br, 2 full ba, w/d hkps, cen a/h, c-fans, fenced yd. NO PETS. $1,400. 504-810-1191 or mballier@yahoo.com

CARROLLTON 522 SHORT STREET

1 bed, liv rm, full ba, study, central a&h, off street parking, 1 yr lease. Mrs. Lewis 504-899-5481.

4134 Florida Ave. • Kenner • $539,500

Multi-Tenant office building 6 units $67,200 Annual inc 10% cap rate

DORIAN M. BENNETT • 504-236-7688 dorian.bennett@sothebysrealty.com

RESIDENTIAL RENTALS 1629 Coliseum - 2bd/2.5 ba .................... $2800 825 Ursulines - 2bd/2ba .................. $2500 127 Carondelet - 1bd/1ba .................. $1795 539 Dumaine - 1bd/1ba .......................... $1500 2332 Dauphine - 1bd/1ba ........................ $1500

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2340 Dauphine Street • New Orleans, LA 70117 (504) 944-3605

3413 Florida Ave. • Kenner • $250,000

933 Behrman Hwy. • Gretna $15/sq ft

Includes equipment. Former Recording Studio. 2 Story. 3500 sq ft 59x127.5 lot size

1617 Brokenbrough St. • Old Met. • 1,500/mo

Retail End Cap on busy Hwy from 1000-4600 sq ft NNN lease

3 BR / 1.5 BA, 1350 sq ft. Large Fenced Yard

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Gambit: 7/7/15 & 7/28/15 Anyone knowing their whereabouts of MONIQE THOMAS ST. ROMAIN, please contact Carlos A. Ramirez, Attorney, 2216 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA 70130, (504) 525-1500. Anyone knowing the whereabouts of the owners of 7049 Magazine St. John C. Pfeifer, Citywide Develpoment Services, LLC, Larry Van Jackson, Jr. and/or Christopher J. Gordon, please contact Edward J. Mozier, atty at (504) 338-4714. Anybody knowing the whereabouts of any heirs of the deceased Lula Lester Hunter and/or Cicero A. Hunter, please contact Atty Jennifer Casey at (504) 616-7978. Anyone knowing the whereabouts of a lost promissory note payable to Crescent Bank and Trust dated August 25, 2007 in the amount of $20,736.48 and signed by a T. Parquet please contact Jules Fontana, Attorney @ 504-581-9545.

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Downstairs 2 BR/1 Full BA, upstairs possible 3rd BR or storage w/attached BA. Fully renov in ‘07 (elec, plumbing. Roof 10 yrs old). Freshly painted 2015. Relax in fenced yd off brick patio. Ready to move in!! Don’t miss this gem!! Includes cent A/C, w/d, granite counters, refrigerator, Bosht dishwshr, Hdwd/ tile flrs, outdoor shed, off st pkg. Agent protected. Call 504-957-0595 for info.

Very Large 1 BR apt., 2nd floor with balcony, hdwd flrs, cent air/heat, 24-hr laundry. No pets/smoking. $1250/ mo. Call 1-888-239-6566 or mballier@ yahoo.com

FOR SALE COMMERCIAL

NOTICE IS GIVEN, in accordance with the provisions of Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure Articles 3281, et seq., that the Administratrix of above captioned and numbered Succession has petitioned this court for authority to sell, at private sale, for $70,00.00 cash for the whole property, and on such other terms and conditions as are set forth in the Louisiana Residential Agreement To Buy or Sell, copy of which is annexed to the Application to Sell Property at Private Sale filed in the above captioned and numbered proceedings, the property owned by the decedent/her succession as described herein below:

1508 CARONDELET ST.

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Great location one block to bus, City Park, Delgado. 1 BR, downstairs. Freshly painted, ceiling fans, & ample closets & storage. Furn. kit. Washer & dryer. Off st. pkg., security doors, windows, cameras & lights. Landscaped, fenced yd w/lawn service. Lawn Furniture. One year lease. $950 per mo. + deposit. Water included. Call (504) 638-8667 cell. or (504) 482-7269.

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SUCCESSION OF LEONA CHRISTINA WEIGEL BRACKLEIN

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All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act and the Louisiana Open Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. For more information, call the Louisiana Attorney General’s Office at 1-800-273-5718

4706 St. Peter St. Apt. A

building is located on a corner just one block from Jackson Square. The first floor is available for lease. Request info chrisward@woodenterprises.com

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1/1 newly renov, w/d, central ac/heat,fireplace ........ $1,200

1025 Dumaine #5

2/2 fully renovated ............................................................. $1550

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2/1 no pets Renov, wd flrs, w/d in unit ...................... $1400

929 Dumaine #11

studio gourmet kit, marble bath, perfect pied-à-terre $239,000

Thriving business with spacious home on 2nd level. For Sale by Owner, (504) 715-2197.

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2/2 Fab loc,fireplace,French doors,ctyd,NO CONDO FEES $419,000

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