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Making history

Muuy Biien FRI. AUG. 5 | The Georgia punk rock band straddles avant garde-inspired noise and frantic hardcore, nervously twitching through 30 minutes of wiry, Nation of Ulysses-inspired punk on its 2014 album D.Y.I. David Barbe (Drive-By Truckers, Son Volt) helmed the band’s upcoming 2016 release. Black Abba and Paloma open at 9 p.m. at Gasa Gasa.

Cripple Creek Theatre presents Ragtime.

BY WILL COVIELLO THE INTERTWINING LIVES OF IMMIGRANTS RESHAPING AN AMERICAN CITY, rich white residents moving out

and trying to understand change, new music driving racial mixing, and violence and mistrust between police and people of color are the makings of an epic story.

E.L. Doctorow seized upon those elements to write his award-winning 1975 novel Ragtime, about turn of the 20th-century America. At the beginning of the 21st century, the issues seem as timely as ever.

In Ragtime, Tateh, an Eastern European Jewish artist, dreams of starting his life anew in the United States and arrives by boat in New York.

A brilliant piano player, essentially modeled on Scott Joplin, thrives in the demimonde of the Harlem Renaissance but struggles with racial barriers. A rich white family is split by social changes and prejudice. White police brutalize black citizens.

After the success of its socially conscious musical The Cradle Will Rock last August, Cripple Creek Theatre Company looked at doing another musical, and Ragtime was one of the ones they considered — albeit with initial trepidation in a summer marked by national incidents involving shootings of people of color.

“We were looking at Les Miserables, this and The Music Man,” says Cripple Creek founding artistic director Andrew Vaught. “With all New Orleans high school bands, Music Man seemed good.”

The company chose Ragtime, and the choice has become timely in another summer marked by police shootings of people of color.

Ragtime’s characters vie to shape 20th-century America.

“It’s three groups merging at historic times,” says director and company member Emilie Whelan.

Besides the changing face of the nation, the period was marked by lively artistic and political movements and

Satchmo SummerFest FRI.-SUN. AUG. 5-7 | The annual celebration of Louis Armstrong’s birthday features live music on three stages at the festival’s new home in Jackson Square, plus a scholarly conference with lectures and video, kids activities, dancing lessons, a jazz Mass and more.

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technological change. Ragtime was adapted into a Broadway musical with a book by Terrence McNally (Love!

Valour! Compassion!, Master Class) in 1996. The production tried to bring Doctorow’s sprawling historical fiction about America to the stage. The work features iconic figures such as industrialist Henry Ford, former slave and educator Booker T. Washington, revolutionary thinker and anarchist Emma Goldman and magician Harry Houdini. The show had a large cast, more than 35 songs and lavish sets and props, including a remade Model T Ford.

At Cripple Creek, Whelan has trimmed the production in many ways, but less to reduce its scope than to find its essence. It’s down to 16 characters and Jefferson Turner’s piano replaces the original production’s full orchestra. At the Marigny Opera House, it’s performed in-the-round, with room for just more than 100 seats. It uses minimal but evocative props.

“Our goal is to poetically present the situation,” Whelan says. “We use

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only a few objects to hold the spine of the story.”

Elements of Ragtime are archetypal, such as the story of assimilation of new Americans and backlash against social progress, but the plight of pianist Coalhouse Walker Jr. is complicated. When he has a son with a white woman, he ends up fighting to see his boy and for the child’s future.

As part of its mission to reach new audiences, Cripple Creek presents the show for free, as it did with Cradle Will Rock. Reservations are all claimed, but 50 seats are available on a firstcome, first-served basis for each performance.

SAT. AUG. 6 | New Orleans comic Andrew Healan hosts a monthly show featuring local personalities and comedians (and some of the city’s best drinkers) telling their best drunk stories. At 8 p.m. at HiHo Lounge.

White Linen Night SAT. AUG. 6 | The annual arts district party features show openings at galleries and museums; food and drinks on Julia Street from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.; and an after-party at the Contemporary Arts Center with DJ Matty and previews of the center’s 40th anniversary season.

The Junior League SUN. AUG. 7 | Joe Adragna is a perpetual under-the-radar flyer, due to his chosen internet-escaping handle and his understated way with pop/ rock melodies you’ll swear you’ve heard before. His latest release, 2015’s Also Rans (Kool Kat Musik), features nudging production and guest spots by Scott McCaughey of The Minus 5. Dressy Bessy headlines and The Hoppers open at 9:30 p.m. at Circle Bar.

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Author and humorist David Sedaris heads to New Orleans in October for new readings of his work and a book signing.

Sedaris appears at the Orpheum Theater at 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 25. Tickets are $55-$65.

Comedy legends and Monty Python founders John Cleese and Eric Idle appear in New Orleans to close a North American tour of their acclaimed two-man show Together Again at Last… For the Very First Time. The duo promises “storytelling, musical numbers, exclusive footage and aquatic juggling” at the Saenger Theatre at 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3.

Tickets are $63.75-$103.75.

2. Quote of the week:

Biden on police

“We owe you, we owe you, we owe you.” — Vice President Joe Biden, one day after his address to the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, at the vigil for three Baton Rouge police officers who were killed in July. Biden — among speakers including U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch and Louisiana State Police Superintendent Mike Edmonson — was first to mention Alton Sterling, who was killed by Baton Rouge officers July 5. Biden reminded the audience that Sterling’s aunt had embraced the father of fallen officer Montrell Jackson after his death.

Biden also discussed the importance of community policing and for officers to better understand their neighborhoods. The NOPD’s Community Policing Advisory Board will attend the Greater St. Stephen Ministries’ “Lord, Save My House” event from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, 2016 at A.L. Davis Park.

NOPD also hosts a forum on community engagement 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 11 at Franklin Avenue Baptist Church (2515 FranklinAve.).

3. New Orleans among least affordable cities for ‘millennial’ firsttime homebuyers

Add another one to the list: Not only is New Orleans an increasingly unaffordable city for renters, it also is among the most difficult places to buy a home for first-time buyers, according to a recent Bloomberg analysis. For firsttime buyers in New Orleans ages 25 to 44, New Orleans ranked 27th on the list of the most expensive places. The study showed New Orleans with an “affordability cushion” of just $27,407 — meaning the median household income here is that much higher than the minimum salary required for a mortgage.

4. NOPD budget update

New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) Superintendent Michael Harrison says overtime and retirements contribute to the department’s $2 million deficit. At the New Orleans City Council’s July 27 Criminal Justice Committee mid-year budget hearings, Harrison said NOPD is on pace to spend $1 million more in overtime than in 2015, due

as enhance pedestrian and bicycle mobility and safety.

Five years and nearly $5 million later, officials still tout final plans for a safer, wider street reduced from six lanes to four, thanks to improvements that will extend from South Carrollton to South Claiborne avenues. What didn’t make the cut, however, are features that could have helped “reinvent” Tulane Avenue, as neighbors had hoped.

After delays and a year of construction, the first phase of that project is finally slated to be finished by the end of August. But some elements will be missing after this round of construction, including green space that was in the original 2011 design, as well as trash cans, bike racks and LED lighting.

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to favorable weather during Carnival and other festivals and an increase in citywide events. Harrison also noted NOPD’s response in the wake of global terror attacks. “We’ve had to expend more personnel on special event coverage,” he said.

“We’ve been really preparing and deploying to make sure we have adequate and proper safety coverage.”

Harrison explained the retirement of 28 officers has cost $800,000 in accrued leave and vacation times.

NOPD is on pace to hire 150 recruits this year — but the department has lost 70 officers this year from attrition, retirement or death. NOPD currently employs 1,172 officers including recruits, still several hundred officers short of the department’s manpower goal.

5. Initial Tulane

Avenue improvements coming this month

When officials with the Regional Planning Commission first announced a $10 million beautification project to a stretch of Tulane Avenue in Mid-City, they described a plan that would “significantly improve visual quality” along the corridor, as well

Community groups nationwide will hit the streets Tuesday, Aug. 2 for a national Night Out for Safety and Liberation event. In New Orleans, the event is hosted by Families and Friends of Louisiana’s Incarcerated Children, Voice of the Ex-Offender and BreakOUT! from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. along the 3600 block of Frenchmen Street.

The event serves as an alternative to National Night Out (also Aug. 2), an event organized by National Association of Town Watch to emphasize police and community partnerships. Night Out for Safety aims to redefine community safety as “one that is focused on how we can build equity, power, and opportunity in our communities” rather than “police as a pathway to safety.”

The 33rd annual National Night Out Against Crime in New Orleans is Tuesday, Oct. 18.

7. Abortion laws won’t be enforced, for now

State officials won’t enforce new laws regulating abortion rights until a federal judge determines whether to grant an injunction to block the laws.

Earlier this year, the Louisiana Legislature passed several measures limiting abortion in the state, including a 72-hour waiting period between a consultation and an abortion and banning most second-trimester abortions. Both restrictions were set to go into effect Aug. 1.

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Thieves nab New Breed gear New Orleans’ New Breed Brass Band had their instruments and clothing stolen July 22 in Oregon while only three days into a month-long U.S. tour.

“Our vehicle was broken into in the parking lot of our hotel.

Our possessions were stolen, including our instruments and clothes,” the band wrote on Facebook. As of press time, the band raised more than $7,000 — easily surpassing its $5,000 goal on its GoFundMe campaign site (www.gofundme.com/2fya4ms). The band raised more than $3,000 within the first 24 hours.

9. Strip club limits on hold until September

The New Orleans City Council will have to wait until this fall to decide on recommendations from the City Planning Commission (CPC) about whether to limit strip clubs in the French Quarter. The CPC voted July 26 to delay sending its study to the council in order to gather more feedback. It likely will vote on those recommendations in September before sending them to the council.

The CPC staff study recommends zoning changes to limit strip clubs to one for each block on Bourbon Street on top of a citywide ban. The City Council also placed a moratorium on new clubs in the French Quarter following an ordinance banning dancers under 21.

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Baptist convention on voting rights Thousands of members of the Progressive National Baptist Convention will meet in New Orleans this month with a focus on voting rights in the face of the 2016 Presidential election and following last year’s 50th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act. The group — founded in 1961 during the civil rights movement — meets Aug. 8-12. “The resurgence of racism, the future of the Supreme Court, the dismantling of the Voting Rights Act, the future of the Affordable Care Act, policing tactics, and a biased criminal justice system, all make it imperative that we wake up and sound the alarm to stir our people to participate in this year’s election,” according to convention President James C. Perkins.

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Votes cast from Louisiana delegates for Hillary Clinton at the Democratic National Convention

P H O T O B Y G AG E S K I D M O R E / C R E AT I V E C O M M O N S

FLANKED BY NEW ORLEANS MAYOR MITCH LANDRIEU AND FORMER U.S. SEN. MARY LANDRIEU, STATE SEN. KAREN CARTER PETERSON, D-NEW ORLEANS, delivered the state’s 85-seconds-long roll call vote, with 14 votes for Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders and 45 “for the first woman President of the United States, Hillary Rodham Clinton.”

“We will not be defined by any natural disaster, nor will we be defined by any act of senseless violence because we are one Louisiana,” said Peterson, chair of the state’s Democratic Party. “Louisiana knows that love trumps hate. We’re a melting pot of beautiful cultures — Cajun, Creoles. We fish, we hunt. We like Rex and Mardi Gras. We like Zulu.”

Clinton led the Louisiana Democratic primary March 5 with 71 percent of the vote. Sanders received 23 percent.

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ranks 33rd overall among states in the U.S. for overall fiscal health, according to a 2016 report from the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. On individual rankings, our state is 47th in budget solvency, 36th in longrun solvency and 41st in trust fund solvency.

According to the study, Alaska has the healthiest fiscal solvency, and Connecticut (followed

by Puerto Rico) ranks at the bottom.

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Our cover story on shortterm rentals (“The hotel next door”) drew this comment: “If the short-term rental rules proposed by the City Planning Commission are adopted, there will be no more residential neighborhoods in New Orleans. The City might as well toss its Master Plan with all the verbiage about ‘preservation of neighborhood character’ in the trash, along with the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance.”

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COMMENTARY

P H OTO B Y J O N AT H A N B AC H M A N

ANYONE WATCHING THE REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION TWO WEEKS AGO could easily get the

impression that America is coming apart at the seams, particularly if one happened to catch Donald Trump’s acceptance speech on July 21. On the other hand, anyone following the aftermath of the recent tragedies in Baton Rouge could just as easily conclude that a nation’s real strength lies in the ability of its people to come together in times of crisis. Therein lies one of the great truths about America: Division typically flows from the top down, but unity rises from the bottom up.

In Cleveland, speaker after GOP speaker painted a dark, dystopian picture of America’s future. To hear them tell it, crime is out of control in America’s cities, hordes of illegal immigrants bent on our destruction are flooding our shores, and foreign powers are sucking jobs out of our economy — all because of President Barack Obama’s policies.

Never mind that on Obama’s watch the stock market has doubled, the nation’s unemployment rate fell from nearly 8 percent to less than 5 percent, more Americans than ever have access to affordable health care, and U.S. Navy SEALs killed Osama bin Laden and captured a trove of al-Qaida documents. As James Carville once said to a Bill Clinton critic: “What didn’t you like about the Clinton years — the peace or the prosperity?”

And just last week, GOP nominee Donald Trump invited Russia — Russia! — to hack into U.S. servers to retrieve Hillary Clinton’s “missing” emails. Many rightly wondered if Trump understood the federal statutes on treason. At a minimum, Trump’s latest gaffe makes Ted Cruz’s

refusal to endorse the GOP nominee look like an act of patriotism — and it underscores why so many prominent Republicans refused to attend their party’s convention.

Contrast all that with the last two weeks in Baton Rouge, where an obviously disturbed military veteran from Missouri deliberately murdered

“The hopes and dreams that unite us are greater than the fears that drive us apart.” three local police officers, apparently in response to cops killing Alton Sterling a week earlier. As much as African-American citizens in the Capitol City were outraged by Sterling’s killing, and as much as they and others defiantly marched in protest to call the nation’s attention to a police department that critics say has a history of abusing black citizens, the entire city of Baton Rouge came together to mourn the murder of the three officers. Indeed, many who protested or were arrested during the protests after Sterling’s death publicly expressed their sorrow and solidarity with the families and friends of the fallen officers.

That’s America.

Sadly, some politicians have tried to capitalize on the tragedies in Baton Rouge. Some even tried to use those tragedies as a wedge to divide us. Thankfully, the people of Baton Rouge — and all Louisiana — reminded them of something former New Orleans Mayor Dutch Morial said more than 40 years ago: “The hopes and dreams that unite us are greater than the fears that drive us apart.”

That, too, is America.

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Louisiana’s political derby IT’S DIFFICULT TO IMAGINE AN ELECTION DRAWING A LARGER FIELD THAN THE KENTUCKY DERBY, but the

24 candidates vying to succeed David Vitter as Louisiana’s next U.S. senator easily eclipse the Derby’s usual array of 20 thoroughbreds. It’s gonna be one helluva stretch run on Nov. 8.

That may be an unfair comparison. The hopefuls lining up to be our next junior senator could hardly be described as thoroughbreds, though some have more impressive resumes (and track records) than others.

Good luck to anyone trying to handicap the Senate race. With a field this large — and the candidacy of neo-Nazi David Duke, not to mention a divisive presidential campaign — anything is possible. The Dec. 10 runoff could see the typical Republican-Democrat showdown, or it could present us with two Democrats, or two Republicans, or one wild card “other” party or no-party candidate. When it comes to polls, recall that early voter surveys showed Vitter a runaway favorite to win the governor’s race last year.

Look how that turned out.

Here’s why anything’s possible: At least nine candidates have some name recognition. Of those, six are Republican, two are Democrat and one is independent (though his appeal is “conservative”).

The leading Republicans are state Treasurer John Kennedy of Zachary, U.S. Reps. Charles Boustany of Lafayette and John Fleming of Minden, former Congressman Joseph Cao of New Orleans, retired Air Force Colonel Rob Maness of Madisonville, and Duke. Kennedy has run statewide several times (including two failed races for Senate — once as a liberal Democrat and once as a conservative Republican), as has Maness, who finished third against former U.S. Sen. Mary Landrieu in 2014. Duke also has run statewide, but never successfully. Kennedy leads the GOP pack in the early polls, but he’ll likely be targeted by other Republicans in the primary.

The leading Democrats are Public Service Commissioner Foster

Campbell of Shreveport, who has Gov. John Bel Edwards’ support, and attorney Caroline Fayard, who ran a respectable race for lieutenant governor in 2010. They already are locking horns.

The most well-known independent is former state Sen. Troy Hebert, who was a Republican in the Legislature. Though he is running as an independent, he has embraced Donald Trump, which makes him a virtual Republican.

The lesser-known candidates are Democrats, Republicans, other parties and no parties — and collectively they could easily garner up to 10 percent of the vote on Nov. 8. That leaves 90 percent of the vote to be divided among two Democrats and seven Republicans (one of whom is nominally independent).

Last year, Edwards got 40 percent in the gubernatorial primary. In 2012, Barack Obama got 41 percent in Louisiana. If Campbell and Fayard get about that much, the six conservative candidates will fight for roughly 50 percent of the vote — and one will need 20 percent or more to make the Dec. 10 runoff.

Don’t be surprised if we have a photo finish on Nov. 8.

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The home you ask about, a beautiful Italianate-style mansion at First and Chestnut streets, could fill a couple paragraphs on its own.

According to the Historic District Landmarks Commission, the general boundaries of the Garden District are Magazine, Josephine, Carondelet and Delachaise Streets.

The neighborhood grew out of land that made up the sugar plantation owned by Jacques Livaudais.

The plantation was sold in 1832 to a group of investors and lots were put up for sale in what was termed Faubourg Livaudais. Soon, the area joined with two smaller faubourgs to become the City of Lafayette. It was annexed by the City of New Orleans in 1852. The 1840s and ’50s were a time of great prosperity which saw many of the American merchants of the city build ornate homes in the neighborhood. Many of them featured lush gardens, which led to the area’s name. The Garden District is listed on the National Register of Historic

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The home at 1315 First St., known for its beautiful iron lace galleries, was designed in 1869 by architect Samuel Jamison. The first owner was Joseph Carroll, a Virginian who became one of the city’s most successful cotton merchants.

According to the Preservation Resource Center, the home was later owned by R.M. Walmsley, whose grandson, T. Semmes Walmsley, would go on to serve as mayor from 1929 to 1936.

In 1920, the home was sold to Valentine Merz, the founder of Dixie Brewery. In 1932, the house changed hands again, purchased by engineer Charles Crawford.

Crawford’s sister Josephine was a well-known French Quarter artist of the 1920s and ’30s. In 2003, arts patron Allison Kendrick purchased the home and hired noted designer Richard Keith Langham to redecorate the interior.

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gustine High School, an important institution for Catholic education, particularly among African-American men. Speakers at the Aug. 27, 1951 dedication included Mayor Chep Morrison, Archbishop Joseph Rummel and the Rev. Thomas McNamara, Superior General of the Josephites, the religious order which founded the school. At the time, local schools were segregated, so St. Augustine provided one of the few options for religious education for African-Americans. St. Aug leaders waged important battles throughout the Civil Rights movement, particularly in desegregating high school athletics.

In 1967, the school’s Marching 100 band (founded by Edwin Hampton) became the first African-American high school band to march in the Rex parade. Hurricane Katrina and the federal levee failures devastated the school in 2005 but it remains a fixture in the 7th Ward. Famous alumni include New York Times editor Dean Baquet, former Mayor Sidney Barthelemy, actors Carl Weathers and Harold Sylvester and numerous professional athletes, public servants and business and civic leaders.

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LOUISIANA:

Women T H E S TAT E O F

PART ONE

BY DELLA HASSELLE |

WOMEN MAKE UP 52 PERCENT OF LOUISIANA — BUT LAWMAKERS SAY THE FIGHT FOR WOMEN’S EQUALITY LAGS FAR BEHIND THAT REALITY. PAGE

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MORE THIS WEEK The state of economics:

Despite women in Louisiana having more educational achievement than ever before, they still make 65 cents to the dollar compared to men.

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HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON OFFICIALLY BECAME THE FIRST WOMAN to lead the ticket

of a major party in a presidential election on July 27. As she shattered the nation’s highest glass ceiling, her supporters — especially women — celebrated the historic moment.

“Yes, we do break barriers,” said Sen. Barbara Mikulski, a Democrat from Maryland, as she placed Clinton’s name in nomination “on behalf of all the women who’ve broken down barriers for others, and with an eye toward the barriers still ahead.”

While the 2016 Democratic National Convention is historic in terms of the fight for women’s rights at the national level, lawmakers and policy experts here in Louisiana say that fight is not going so well at the state level.

State Rep. Helena Moreno, a Democrat who ran her first political race for the U.S. House of Representatives in 2008, knows what it’s like to try to push her way into a male-dominated field. When she entered that race for Congress, she knew the odds were stacked against her. It wasn’t just because the former New Orleans television reporter had never held political office or that incumbent U.S. Rep. William Jefferson, her main opponent, was serving his ninth term.

It also was because she was a woman.

Since 1920, when the 19th Amendment gave women the right to vote (Louisiana did not ratify the amendment until 1970), Louisiana has sent only five women to Congress. The year Moreno ran, women made up just 17 percent of the U.S.

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House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate combined.

Moreno lost that 2008 race, though the Democrat was successful in a 2010 special election for the state House District 93 seat, which she has held for six years. These days, she focuses her energy as a state representative on a topic that directly affects a majority of Louisianans: the status of women’s rights in the state.

“There’s a real, significant problem of how women in our state are being treated,” Moreno told Gambit in July. “There’s just not an even playing field.”

In recent months, Moreno has made headlines for her “It’s No Joke” campaign, a social media initiative she hopes will bring attention to what she called a “disappointing” 2016 legislative session for women. It all began on the House floor, when one of her colleagues made national headlines for introducing an amendment to a bill designed to combat human trafficking via exotic dancing in “gentlemen’s clubs.”

State Rep. Kenny Havard, R-St. Francisville, suggested that lawmakers needed to “trim the fat” at such clubs by insisting dancers be 28 or younger and weigh no more than 160 pounds. Chuckling male colleagues dropped dollar bills on a table as if they were tipping strippers. It was an over-the-top, in-your-face reminder that the Louisiana Legislature, even in 2016, is still a boys club.

Havard said his amendment was a “joke” and withdrew it, but the damage was done.

Media across the nation labeled him a “sexist” member of a state House of Representatives that remained entrenched in “good old boy” politics. It didn’t help that he refused to apologize, even after prodding by fellow Republican House Speaker Taylor Barras of New Iberia and other political leaders.

Among the voices in the crowd was that of Rep. Julie Stokes, a Republican from Kenner.

“I hear derogatory comments toward women in this place regularly,” Stokes said from the House well. “I hear and see women get

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“THERE’S A REAL, SIGNIFICANT PROBLEM OF HOW WOMEN IN OUR STATE ARE BEING TREATED. THERE’S JUST NOT AN EVEN PLAYING FIELD.” — S TAT E R E P. H E L E N A MORENO, D-NEW ORLEANS

AS OF 2015, THERE ARE

WOMEN OF COLOR IN THE STATEWIDE ELECTIVE OFFICE IN LOUISIANA, AND NO WOMEN OF COLOR FROM THE STATE IN THE U.S. CONGRESS *

when it comes to women. The Institute for Women’s Policy Research, for example, has tracked statistics on the subject for decades. It found that the rates and/or levels of poverty, employment and health care for women have either remained relatively stagnant or backslid since 1994.

For example, the number of women completing college has increased by 9 percent since then, but their actual median annual earnings have actually decreased. Fewer than 2 percent more women had heath insurance, and the number of women OF WOMEN dying from diabetes, lung IN LOUIScancer and heart disease has IANA HAVE A gone up.

BACHELOR’S In 2013, The Center for DEGREE OR American Progress (CAP) HIGHER, AN mapped “The State of WomINCREASE en in America,” and ranked OF ABOUT Louisiana last overall out of all SIX PERCENT 50 states.

SINCE 2000* In terms of health, the study found Louisiana women had only one OB-GYN for every 13,136 women in the state.

About 20 percent of nonelderly women were uninsured.

In a 2013 interview with Huffington Post, Buffy Wicks, a senior fellow at CAP, said the report showed a need for women-friendly laws at the state level — including those that supported working mothers, lifted families out of poverty and provided better access to reproductive services. “This report shows the incredible power at the state level to improve the lives of women and families,” Wicks said.

But a more recent report, again by the Institute for Women’s Policy Research, found little has changed for women struggling to find certain services in Louisiana.

Minimum wage, for instance, still has not increased. Instead of better access to abortion services, as CAP recommended, the number of clinics in Louisiana fell from five in 2013 to four today, down from seven in 2011.

Those inequities hurt poor women the most, according to Julie Anderson, a research associate for the Institute. And in Louisiana, that’s a lot of people, as statistics from TalkPoverty show more than 21.3 percent of working-age Louisiana women live in poverty.

“So many of these things have much further implications,” Anderson said. “It’s likely to have a ripple effect.”

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treated differently than men, and I’ll tell you what, you gave me a perfect forum to talk about it right now ’cause it has got to stop.”

Havard’s attempt at a “joke” wasn’t the only part of the recent session that dismayed Moreno. She points to a House committee hearing the very next day. On the table was a bill by state Sen. J.P. Morrell, a Democrat from New Orleans, which would have expanded the state’s current equal pay law. Moreno had worked for months on that measure and had high hopes for it, given it had garnered support from new Gov. John Bel Edwards, also a Democrat. In a rare moment when a governor appeared in committee to testify for a bill, Edwards said he feared Louisiana was not a “friendly state” to women.

Among Edwards’ points was the oft-repeated statistic surrounding the argument for stricter equal-pay measures: in Louisiana, women on average make only 65 cents for every dollar made by men. “The message we are sending to our mothers, to our wives, to our daughters, is that their work product is 35 percent less valuable than men,” Edwards said.

“And that is a terrible message to send those individuals.”

Edwards’ plea failed, however. Morrell’s legislation died in committee.

“I was really frustrated by both those things happening,” Moreno said. “Because it’s ridiculous. Because it’s not funny. Women’s issues — it’s no joke.”

With those words, a social media campaign was born.

On her website, Moreno has publicized the 65-cents statistic. She included lesser-discussed figures, too. Among them: that one out of every five women and girls in Louisiana live in poverty; and that Louisiana has one of the worst maternal mortality rates in the country — but ranks seventh highest for teen pregnancy.

Nor are women often able to vent their complaints to women lawmakers, as Louisiana has the lowest percentage of representation in any statehouse in the country: As of last year, only 10 percent of state senators and 13 percent of state representatives were women.

“I don’t feel like that knowledge is really out there,” Moreno said. “There’s different groups that are aware of these stats, but that knowledge of where we are compared to other states, there’s not a lot of awareness.”

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“IN TERMS OF THE GENDER QUESTION: HOW DID WOMEN’S ISSUES BECOME MORE OF A LIBERAL THING? WHEN OVER 50 PERCENT OF A POPULATION OF A STATE IS WOMEN THEY’RE NOT ALL LIBERAL ISSUES.”

— S TAT E R E P. J U L I E S T O K E S , R - M E TA I R I E

Medical students protest changes in laws affecting abortion rights at the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.

PH OTO CO U RTE SY LI F T LO U ISIANA

TO UNDERSTAND WHY STATISTICS LIKE THESE ARE SIGNIFICANT, three years ago

The Atlantic measured how far women have come in the fight for equality.

In 1911, Emma Goldman wrote the essay “The Tragedy of Woman’s Emancipation.”

More than 100 years later, a journalist unearthed that article and found parallels to the 21st century, including economic inequality and the fear of motherhood hindering a woman’s professional career.

Moreno says one problem, at least in Louisiana, is that the discussion of women’s rights is rarely seen eye-to-eye across party lines. The legislature has a Women’s Caucus, but Moreno says the group is so at odds along partisan lines it hasn’t been able to get meaningful work accomplished.

The party divide is evident when analyzing equal pay bills. It also shows itself during discussions over women’s reproductive health issues, especially abortion.

A law passed this year mandates women wait at least 72 hours, three times longer than before, between a required counseling session and an abortion. It’s one of seven abortion restriction laws to pass in Louisiana this year.

Moreno hasn’t included any of those statistics in her campaign, citing it as a “divisive” issue among women. When asked about abortion, Stokes, too, declined comment, noting the political divide the topic creates.

Instead, Stokes hit upon a point that seemed to resonate among female policymakers, leaders of nonprofit groups and constituents alike. “In terms of the gender question: How did women’s issues become more of a liberal thing?” Stokes pondered. “When over 50 percent of a population of a state is women they’re not all liberal issues.”

Angela Adkins, president of the Baton Rouge chapter for the National Organization for Women, agrees. According to Adkins, the biggest leaps made for women in recent years are Medicaid expansion, an initiative expected to bring health insurance to 375,000 people in Louisiana, and a series of domestic abuse prevention bills authored by Moreno in 2014.

This year, Edwards announced that the state’s Office of Women’s Policy would be realigned with his office. The policy office has served as a connector between nonprofits, government agencies and legislators to address women’s health and economic issues.

$252

WOMEN IN LOUISIANA WHO ARE UNIONIZED EARN $252 MORE PER WEEK, ON AVERAGE, THAN THOSE NOT REPRESENTED

BY A UNION*

But Adkins’ overall assessment aligns with those of most women interviewed for this series: Louisiana has a long way to go in the fight for women’s rights. She says the first step is to unite state legislators before trying to unite constituents.

That work, she says, starts in the Women’s Caucus.

“They need to come together as a cohesive unit whether they’re Republican or Democrat,” Adkins said. “I implore them to read the reports and take a long, hard look at what is going on for women in this state.”

T H E S TAT E O F

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IT’S A LIVING —

BY DELLA HASSELLE |

@DELLAHASSELLE

SEVERAL TIMES A WEEK, TANYA HARRELL PUTS ON HER MCDONALD’S UNIFORM , gets into the car

she shares with her boyfriend and drives across the river from Gretna to New Orleans in time for her 4 p.m. shift.

The 20-year-old relies on her job to support her boyfriend, Warrick Scott, and his 3-yearold son, Baylen. Because they can’t afford day care, and Scott isn’t able to work, she’s the sole provider for the household.

But her $7.50 hourly wage means there’s never enough in her paycheck to meet her family’s needs.

Tanya Harrell works at “Right now I’m still living McDonald’s, where she with my grandmother,” Harearns $7.50 per hour. rell told Gambit, her voice rising in frustration. “We can’t even afford to get a $600 U.S. Census Bureau statistics [a month] apartment.” show that here, women on averSometimes, she and her boyage make 65 cents for every dolfriend have to sell their plasma, lar made by men — 14 percent the liquid part of the blood, just below the national average. to put gas in the car. Donating A closer look at the statistics too much plasma carries health reveals an even grimmer reality. risks, but Harrell says it’s necesAfrican-American women, for sary. “We are barely making it,” example, are paid just 48 cents she explains. for every dollar Harrell makes just earned by white 25 cents an hour men. For Latinas, above the federal the figure is 51 cents. minimum wage for Those lower workers who do wages mean families not receive tips. often don’t have And she isn’t alone. enough to spend on Studies show that basic necessities. women in LouiThe National Partsiana frequently nership for Women find themselves in and Families found poorly paying jobs that if women were simply because they paid equal to men, are women. women could buy WOMEN EARN 66.7 According to Gov. 21 more months of CENTS FOR EVERY John Bel Edwards, rent, 137 weeks of DOLLAR MEN DO* women comprise food and more than nearly 80 percent 8,100 gallons of gas. of the minimum Harrell hopes wage earners in to graduate high Louisiana. This, he school soon so she says, contributes to can get a higher the state’s extreme paying job. On gender disparity her wish list is a in pay — America’s home of her own, a second car for her family and largest. It’s one more example of decent schooling for her boyLouisiana finishing at the top of a friend’s kids. “bad” list.

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80% WOMEN MAKE UP 80 PERCENT OF THE MINIMUM WAGE WORKERS IN LOUISIANA*

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But even if she were to go to college and graduate, it doesn’t mean she would make a fair living wage.

That’s because in Louisiana, pay inequality spans all education levels, according to the American Association of University Women.

The state Legislature’s Louisiana Fair Pay Task Force supports those findings. In 2014, it also found women earn less than men even in female-dominated fields. Worse, things are not expected to improve any time soon. It is estimated that Louisiana’s wage gap won’t close until 2106, according to the Institute for Women’s Policy Research.

“That’s not right at all,” Harrell says. “Everybody out here deserves a decent living altogether, period.”

EVIDENCE ABOUNDS THAT HARRELL IS NOT ALONE among women in Orleans Parish, where

she works, or in Jefferson Parish, where she lives.

The poverty rate in New Orleans has remained statistically unchanged since 1999, when the rate was measured at 28 percent, according to a 2014 report from The Data Center. In Jefferson Parish, the poverty rate has increased from 14 to 15 percent.

Interestingly, statistics also show that for women earning above minimum wage, the pay gap in Orleans and Jefferson parishes is closer than the national average. In Orleans, the figure is 80 cents for every dollar earned by men; in Jefferson, it’s 79 cents.

That’s not the case 80 miles west in Assumption Parish, a place marked by sugar cane fields and chemical plants sprawled across a rural landscape. Some women in Assumption, like restaurant manager Trista Bourge, know they make as much as their male counterparts. But she’s in the minority. On average, women in Assumption make 52 cents for every dollar made by men.

Pay equity wasn’t always the case for the 32-year-old Bourge, either. She recently left a restaurant in a nearby parish, in part because she found out she was doing triple the work but

making the same amount — $17 NEXT WEEK: an hour — as a man with a lower A look at the state ranking job. “I didn’t mind the workload, as long as I was fairly of women’s health, compensated,” she said. family leave policies At the federal level, the proposed Paycheck Fairness Act and reproductive would address gender pay gaps in rights in Louisiana. all 50 states by adding protections to the Equal Pay Act of 1963, as well as to the Fair Labor Standards Act. The Paycheck Fairness Act was first introduced in 2013 but remains mired in Potomac gridlock.

Pay inequity is an emotional topic for many Louisiana women, because in our state more than 278,000 families — about 40 percent — are headed by women. Statistics show that 38 percent of those families live on incomes that fall below the poverty level, which is $24,300 a year or less for a family of four.

Moreover, 10 percent of women across the state earn less than $15,000 a year. And only 26 percent earn more than $50,000, according to the Louisiana Workforce Commission.

One reason the gap is so wide, according to state Sen. J.P. Morrell, D-New Orleans, is that state laws aren’t strong enough to protect women from discriminatory policies in private workplaces.

This past legislative session, Morrell authored and pushed a bill that would have allowed women an avenue to discuss pay inequality with their employers if they thought they were being paid less because of their gender.

If those discussions failed to remedy the situation, the women would have had the right to sue — a provision Morrell said would have put “teeth” into the existing state law on gender pay equity.

Morrell’s measure passed the Louisiana Senate, but died in a House committee.

Opponents of equal pay bills were wary of their effects on business owners, saying Morrell’s bill would have exposed them to frivolous lawsuits.

Reps. Blake Miguez and Alan Seabaugh, both Republicans, were among those who vehemently opposed that bill. Miquez was opposed to mandating “how a business is run.” Seabaugh argued laws already on the books are sufficient.

Ava Dejoie, director of the Louisiana Workforce Commission, says many people don’t understand how important it is to close the wage gap — and not just for the women affected. She points to $670,000 in lost wages annually, money that could be put back into the state’s economy.

“I think we have to dispel a lot of myths,” Dejoie said. “I think particularly in rural areas, there’s a lot of education we need to do.”

Harrell agrees. Recently, she became an advocate for the organization Raise Up for $15, THIS IS WHEN which demands a minimum WOMEN ARE wage of $15 an hour. She says pay inequality EXPECTED TO SEE would be less detrimental if women just made a EQUAL PAY RATES decent base salary to start with.

IN LOUISIANA* The federal minimum wage, which has not changed since 2009, is $7.25. Currently, 29 states have minimum wages above that amount, but Louisiana is not one of them.

“We’re just moving forward, hoping for better things,” Harrell said of her family. “I want it better for everybody.” *CREDIT: INSTITUTE FOR WOMEN’S POLICY RESEARCH

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South American expansion

A renewed Feelings Cafe & Courtyard Bar

UPTOWN’S NEWEST LATIN RESTAURANT, CUZCO PERUVIAN CUISINE

(4714 Freret St., 504-345-2884; www.facebook.com/grupo5rest), is now open. The Freret Street spot opened July 23 for a brief soft-opening period while the owners rolled out the full lunch and dinner menus.

The restaurant is owned and operated by a group of friends who decided to go into business together last year: Luis “Lucho” Ampuero, Mirtha Gallegos, Monica Concha and Angelica Moscoso. Concha and

BY H E L E N F R E U N D @helenfreund EVEN AMONG DINERS WHO NEVER VISITED FEELINGS CAFE, the Marigny

restaurant’s romantic courtyard and magnetic charm were not well-kept secrets. Though the Chartres Street space has changed hands several times in the past few years, its most recent revival includes significant renovations to the building and a finessed Creole-inspired menu.

Some aspects, like the lush courtyard, still evoke a nostalgic, magical New Orleans vibe, but other elements give the impression of a restaurant in flux. On one evening, my group was informed that more than a quarter of the menu was no longer available, and diners should know that while small plates and appetizers are served in the courtyard, full dinner service and brunch are served only in the main dining room — an odd choice given the courtyard’s popularity. The indoor dining room feels divided, as if the decorators couldn’t decide on a theme and split the space down the middle: One half highlights the romantic, crumbling old New Orleans aesthetic (exposed brick, gilded accents and mirrors) and the other side has walls plastered with raised canvas artwork reminiscent of items from an IKEA catalog.

There’s a more cohesive theme where the food is concerned, and most of it is quite good. While a Creole undercurrent runs through most of chef Scott Maki’s menu, many dishes evoke classic bistro fare with a New American touch.

Creamy pecan-smoked trout deviled eggs are topped with ribbons of pimiento peppers and have a touch of brine and sweetness. An appe-

WHERE

2600 Chartres St., (504) 945-2222; www.feelingscafebar.com

tizer of roasted beets is delicate and flavorful with soft beets nestled atop a generous dollop of whipped goat cheese studded with candied pecans. “Spicy” boiled shrimp and cream cheese dip doesn’t carry too much heat and is intensely rich and feels decadent served with homemade potato chips.

A number of dishes straddle excess and refinement. The excellent crab maison is lighter than air, dotted with whole grain mustard and chock-full of lump crabmeat — a delightfully fresh preparation that comes with radish slices, grapefruit supremes and wisps of shaved fennel. Classic French pommes dauphine are served with tangy creme fraiche and scallions. The golden cheesy orbs taste like a cross between beignets and the fluffiest of scrambled eggs.

Southern-leaning dishes include shrimp and smoked Gouda grits with braised collard greens that arrives doused in a deep, dark New Orleans-style barbecue sauce. The dish carries a slight sweetness and deep molasses notes — a creative and delicious rendition of the Southern classic. Fried chicken Clemenceau

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lunch Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat., brunch Sun.

expensive

WHAT WORKS

crab maison, pommes dauphines, shrimp and grits

Diners enjoy Creole-inspired food at Feelings Cafe & Courtyard Bar. P H OTO B Y C H E R Y L G E R B E R

isn’t quite as successful, served with a creamy fricassee of peas, potatoes and mushrooms. The dish needs a jolt of acid to wake up the flavors.

Vegetarian entrees are scant, but on one occasion a delicious fried eggplant special was dressed with a sweet and soft ratatouille-like cherry tomato and zucchini medley sprinkled with green onions and green peas. The dish closely mimics a vegetarian Benedict offered at brunch, in which eggplant slices are topped with poached eggs, vegetable ragout and a blanket of light bearnaise.

Though the food at the new Feelings delivers, much of what made the restaurant feel special in the past was the atmosphere. With such a promising menu, one can only hope that some of that will be restored and honored.

Email Helen Freund at helensfreund@gmail.com

WHAT DOESN’T

full menu isn’t available in the courtyard

CHECK, PLEASE

revamped Marigny icon serves refined and creative Creole dishes

Moscoso, who both hail from Peru’s capital city, Lima, say the idea was hashed out last year during a group beach trip.

“We’re all friends, and we work as a team, so we decided, ‘Why not open up a restaurant together?’” Moscoso says. “We also felt Uptown was the best spot for that.”

The chef, Ampuero, hails from southern Peru, where seafood features prominently. Ceviche, the country’s most popular seafood dish, is prepared in traditional Peruvian fashion — doused in a lime-heavy leche de tigre and mixed with toasted corn, thick slices of yuca and sweet potatoes.

Other traditional dishes include causa (cold potato puree topped with chicken and seafood) and lomo saltado, a vinegary stir-fried beef dish served with onions, tomatoes, soy sauce, cilantro and thick french fries.

This week, the restaurant holds an official grand opening and the menu will expand to include seafood soups like sopa de mariscos and chupe de camarones, a shrimp chowder.

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Cuzco does not have a permit to serve alcohol, but the owners say they plan on applying for one.

Cuzco Peruvian Cuisine is open 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Tuesday through Sunday.

— HELEN FREUND

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HOGS FOR THE CAUSE (www.

hogsforthecause.org) will leave its longstanding home at New Orleans City Park and move to the University of New Orleans Lakefront in 2017, festival organizers announced July 26.

The annual barbecue cook-off is a fundraiser for families of children battling pediatric brain cancer. The event is scheduled for March 30 through April 1, 2017 on the fields behind the UNO Lakefront Arena.

The change comes after this year’s festivities were partially curtailed following days of heavy rainstorms. The downpour and poor drainage in the park forced organizers to cancel one festival day, though festival goers still flocked to the muddy City Park Festival Grounds the following day.

A statement from festival organizers cited “logistics, parking, and festival density” as the reason behind the location change.

“Our teams do so much to support us, that it is important for us to find a site that can support their growth,” said Becker Hall, the director and co-founder of the festival.

“The Lakefront location provides a beautiful, grassy spot right next to Lake Pontchartrain, the paved roads make it easier for the teams to bring in their smokers and other equipment for competition, and there is plenty of lighted secure parking for our patrons.”

The festival features amateur and pro pitmasters from across the country — this year’s event included 95 teams. Hogs for the Cause has raised more than $1 million since its inception and given grants to more

than 400 families with children being treated for pediatric brain cancer. — HELEN FREUND

Keep on trucking YEARS AFTER LAUNCHING THE SMALL-BATCH COFFEE ROASTING COMPANY FRENCH TRUCK COFFEE

(1200 Magazine St., 504-298-1115; www.frenchtruckcoffee.com), Geoffrey Meeker is expanding his business to Memphis. Meeker has partnered with Tennessee-based micro-roasting company Relevant Roasters (www.whatisrelevant. com), which will rebrand as French Truck Coffee as part of the deal this September.

“I love waking up to great coffee, and I love sharing great coffee with other people even more,” Meeker said in a prepared statement. “I am excited to take French Truck out of New Orleans, and share our mission to serve the best small-batch, fresh roasted coffee possible.”

Meeker started French Truck in 2012, roasting beans in his laundry room before moving to a roasting facility on Magazine Street. Earlier this year, he opened French Truck Cafe (4536 Dryades St., 504-7021900), where an extended food and drink menu is served.

A second location for the new French Truck Coffee — which will also feature a cafe and a roaster on site — will open in Memphis’ Crosstown Concourse development in Spring 2017. — HELEN FREUND

EAT+DRINK Matthew Holdren CARPENTER/WOODWORKER LOCAL CARPENTER AND WOODWORKER MATTHEW HOLDREN (www.matthewholdren.com)

has worked on a number of restaurants in the city including Blue Oak BBQ, CellarDoor, Ursa Major, Booty’s Street Food and The Franklin.

Holdren spoke with Gambit about building out a restaurant and current trends in the industry.

What’s the creative process like when a restaurant owner commissions you to build a restaurant?

HOLDREN: A lot of people just see me as the carpenter — the guy building out what (the designers) already came up with. I think the owners come to me because they respect what I do and they appreciate the work. Even if there’s an architect or a designer, there’s still a lot that becomes something where I can put my signature or stamp on it.

I might get approached by someone who says, “We love what you do, and we want you to do that in our space.” I might show them the material, and we’d go over the dimensions and talk about whether we want (the space) to be light or dark, how refined or how rustic we want it to be; there’s definitely a big conversation happening.

With Ursa Major, I came up with six different ways we could do the banquettes to make them interesting. Then we all talked about it; we got input from everyone, from the waitstaff to the chef. As someone who builds out spaces, I’m learning more and more about restaurants, but I’ve never worked in a restaurant, so I want to know these things.

How do you describe your aesthetic?

H: Trying to mix old material — found material that I get from around town — with a little bit more modern and contemporary look, and then trying to meld the two of them together. Really, trying to find material that’s interesting. … I’m always trying to do what I think is original, so I’m kind of always pushing myself. I’d say the material really pushes me and takes it from there — looking at the material and looking at the space.

I try to not just do what everyone else is doing or what is in at the time. There are definitely things that I’ve done in the past that I don’t do anymore because of those reasons. You start to see things that are getting done (often) in restaurants, like the reclaimed wood look. I’ve been working a lot more with steel, which can be very trendy, too. So, I’m always battling that. I don’t want it to be too trendy; I want something that people are going to look at in 50 years and think that it still looks good. I’d like to get more into the classic look that’s a little bit more refined, but that can still push into the modern world.

I just finished Blue Oak BBQ. That was my total design and build out … so that was a lot of fun because I really got to push myself into the flow of a restaurant and work on how to make the space work (and) how to change the way it was laid out. The idea was to make it rustic but a little bit more refined, while still keeping in mind that it is a barbecue spot where you would stand in line to get a pile of meat.

What’s the most challenging aspect of restaurant design?

H: There’s always this crazy deadline. I never get enough time to do it. When doing the retail spaces … I tend to have more time to work on them, and there’s definitely less issues as far as health department (codes) and inspections go. (Blue Oak BBQ) took me about a month and a half… but it was realistically a four-month project. In most cases, it takes about two to three months, and if I’m building everything in the restaurant it might take me a while. — HELEN FREUND

Email Brenda Maitland at winediva1@bellsouth.net

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St. Claude Crawl 6 p.m. Tuesday Kebab, 2315 St. Claude Ave. www.bonmomentnola.com The dining and entertainment crawl begins with a bite at Kebab and includes stops at the Slavic food window Kukhnya inside the music club Siberia and St. Roch Market and a performance by Fly Circus Space performers at the New Orleans Healing Center. For information, call (773) 983-0626. Tickets $45.

AUGUST 4

Central City Supper Club 7 p.m.-10 p.m. Thursday Dryades Public Market, 1307 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 333-6100 www.dryadespublicmarket.com Compere Lapin sous chef Levi Raines prepares a four-course meal including marinated flounder with tomatillo granita, pork dumplings with creamed arugula, Korean-style short ribs with scallion kimchi and sponge cake with grilled peaches. Tickets $65 (including tax and tip).

Brunch

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AUGUST 4

Pork and Beer Dinner 6 p.m. Thursday Meauxbar, 942 N. Rampart St., (504) 569-9799 www.meauxbar.com A four-course dinner features Chappapeela Farms pork and beer or beer-based cocktails using brews from Chappapeela Farms Brewery, such as Farmhouse Saison and Amite Duroc. Passed hors d’oeuvres begin at 6 p.m. Dinner is served at 7 p.m. The dinner costs $75 plus tax and tip.

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Runway Cafe

FIVE SHRUB COCKTAILS

1179 Annunciation St., (504) 265-8884 www.bakery.bar The Roffignac features cognac, raspberry shrub and soda water.

4905 Freret St., (504) 302-2357 www.curenola.com The Cloud Piercer is kiwi and rosemary shrub topped with Champagne.

Pontchartrain Hotel, 2031 St. Charles Ave., (504) 323-1452 www.thepontchartrainhotel.com Death in the LGD is made with a ginger-lemon shrub, Hayman’s Old Tom gin, Herbsaint and sparkling wine.

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845 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 252-4999 www.toupsmeatery.com The Cajun Luau combines dark rum, pineapple shrub, ginger liqueur, pork rillon and soda.

3835 Iberville St., (504) 603-2775 www.vesselnola.com The #gooddecisions features Cathead vodka, Dolin Blanc vermouth and cucumber-mint shrub.

EAT+DRINK nora@nolabeerblog.com

BY NORA McGUNNIGLE

@noradeirdre

THE BOILERMAKER AND SHANDY ARE BEER AND LIQUOR STANDARDS, and

variations can be found at many New Orleans venues, including Oxalis, which offers a boilermaker menu, and Urban South Brewery’s tasting room, which makes a shandy with lemonade and the brewery’s Charming Wit beer.

At the recent Tales of the Cocktail festival, seminars and tasting room presentations showed there are many ways to mix beer in drinks.

Casa Noble Tequila Company partnered with Grupo Modelo to demonstrate three very different beer cocktails. The Shape Shifter, created by Jeff Bell from New York City’s Please Don’t Tell, combines savory and tropical elements for a light, refreshing take on a michelada. It combines beer, tequila, cilantro, hot sauce, lime and pineapple juices, Worcestershire sauce and a harissa-based spice mix.

Casa Noble’s brand ambassador Philip Khanderhish created an elegant take on the paloma called the Special Noble Pal. John Lermayer from Miami’s Sweet Liberty bar created a classic beer flip called Black Balboa, made with Negra Modelo and Casa Noble Anejo tequila.

OF WINE THE WEEK

Tales of the Cocktail included beer drinks such as a classic flip.

P H OTO B Y NORA MCGUNNIGLE

Portland, Oregon craft beer enthusiast and mixologist Jacob Grier was joined on a panel by San Diego cocktail master Christian Siglin and Lynnette Marrero, who has a beverage consulting company called DrinksAt6. The panel discussed using beer as a main ingredient in low-alcohol drinks such as sangria and juleps, as well as using it to complement spirits, as in a beer flip made with stout and rum, whiskey or tequila. Beer also can be made into syrups and foams used in cocktail combinations in unexpected ways.

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BY BRENDA MAITLAND

2010 Yealands Pinot Noir

Marlborough/Central Otago, New Zealand Retail $20-$22 PINOT NOIR GRAPES HAVE FLOURISHED IN SOME NEW ZEALAND GROWING REGIONS BECAUSE OF TEMPERATE CLIMATES, LOW HUMIDITY, diurnal variations and extended

growing seasons. This wine draws grapes from two sources nearly 500 miles apart on New Zealand’s South Island.

Central Otago vineyards cling to soaring mountainsides above river ravines, and the Marlborough region’s Awatere Valley boasts maritime influences, a moderate climate and long ripening seasons that yield concentrated fruit flavors.

Grapes were fermented separately in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks for six days. The wine aged in French oak barriques for nine months. This six-year-old wine has not lost the fresh expression associated with youth while taking on the benefits of aging. It offers aromas of ripe berry fruit, plum and subtle hints of underbrush and oak. On the palate, taste dark cherry, herbal notes, spice, nuanced minerality, silky tannins and good acidity. Drink it with duck confit, veal picatta, grilled pork chops, venison sausage and herb-roasted fowl. Buy it at: Grande Krewe Fine Wines & Spirits, Brady’s Wine Warehouse and Philippe’s Wine Cellar. Drink it at: Ruth’s Chris Steak House at Harrah’s New Orleans Hotel.

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Kitchen connection

BY KELLY ROSE

BC Kitchen & Bath owner Bin Hang offers free interior design services.

SHOPPING NEWS

PHOTO BY LADY ROBIN WALKER

BIN HANG, OWNER OF BC KITCHEN & BATH (3939 Vet-

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erans Memorial Blvd., Metairie; 504-338-6227; www. bckitchenbath.com) believes the kitchen is the heart of the home. The kitchen business helps Hang keep in touch with relatives overseas.

Originally from Shanghai, China, Hang settled in New Orleans 15 years ago. After attending the University of New Orleans, she opened BC Kitchen & Bath in 2007. The company does much of its manufacturing in China. Hang says international family ties and business contacts make it an affordable option for highend finishes.

“We can offer good prices because I have my family contacts in China,” Hang says. “Every night I’m on the phone with my relatives in China talking business and putting in orders.”

BC Kitchen & Bath has a compact showroom with several displays of kitchen cabinets and countertops, as well as bathroom vanities.

The showroom walls are lined with samples of granite, quartz and marble for countertops.

A 20,000-square-foot warehouse in St. Rose, where many of its custom cabinets are built, stocks an ample supply of quartz, marble and granite for countertops in various sizes and colors. This ensures a quick turnaround time: most orders are delivered in less than a week.

Hang’s business partner Meng Sung

Trashy Diva (537 Royal St., 504-5224233; 2048 Magazine St., 504-299-8777; www.trashydiva.com) donates 10 percent of sales of its new Cranes collection to the Gulf Restoration Network now through Aug. 26.

Judy at the Rink (The Rink, 2727 Prytania St., 504-891-7018; www.facebook.com/ judyattherink) holds a summer sale. Holiday items and some regular merchandise are discounted 50 percent.

is a designer who can help customers plan their kitchen layout. Sung visits customers’ homes and takes measurements to ensure cabinets and countertops will work in the space.

She also keeps customers abreast of current trends.

“Today we’re selling a lot of Shaker-style cabinets in white, which is a more modern, clean style, and quartz countertops, which work in almost any home,” Hang says. “Quartz is a great option for kitchens today because it looks clean and modern and is easy to care for.” Cabinets in

maple, espresso or gray finishes also are popular choices.

BC Kitchen & Bath serves a mix of residential customers and contractors. Many customers have their own carpenters or contractors install cabinetry, but Hang also has four crews of contractors she can call on in a moment’s notice if a customer needs installation right away.

“People take their time and shop around, but they come back here because our prices are good, our quality is good and we can get the job done quickly,” Hang says.

Studio Be (2941 Royal St., 832-444-0341; www.brandanodums. com) hosts a fundraiser and premier of a new dancewear line, FUSED. Ten percent of clothing purchases benefit college scholarships for dancers.

There will be poetry, dance performances and music by D.J. Polo.

Tickets are $10.

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TIPS FOR DE TER MINING W H E N A N E L D E R LY LOVED ONE NEEDS OUTSIDE HELP

BY K ANDACE POWER GR AVES

IT ISN’T ALWAYS EASY TO RECOGNIZE PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DECLINES IN ELDERLY LOVED ONES, and many seniors won’t bring them up for fear of losing their independence — or because they don’t recognize they’re in trouble.

Madelynn Fellon, a referral specialist at Dependable Care Services, a caregiver referral business, says for many elderly people, everyday tasks such as grocery shopping, preparing food and personal hygiene become complex, sometimes dangerous ventures.

“Getting food at the grocery store is really a daunting task if you think about it: driving to the store, gathering all the food, taking it out of the basket at the checkout, loading the bags into the car, unloading them at home, putting the food away and then preparing food. Just having someone there to do that for [them] ... prepare food and encourage them to eat ... makes a big difference.”

Dependable Care and other businesses like it provide caregiv-

ers who come to a person’s home for two to 24 hours and help with whatever tasks are needed, such as bathing, dressing, food preparation, house cleaning, laundry, medication management and more. Fellon says some elderly people need companionship, a reliable person who will keep them company and take them places.

“Loneliness is a big thing,” she says. “The thing [many of us] don’t realize is that as we get older, our friends start to pass away and you get lonely.”

Caregivers can provide continuity and keep the family informed.

“We have some clients who have been with their caregiver for years and years,” Fellon says. “Sometimes the caregiver becomes part of the family, especially if the kids don’t live in town.

“We feel like any elderly person could potentially need help ... even if it’s just simple tasks like getting out of the shower [without falling] ... or getting dressed.”

• Balance issues: Do they lose their balance when you bearhug them? Do they have trouble getting up from a chair, walking steady on level ground or moving from place to place?

• Behavior changes: lack of motivation, doesn’t return phone calls, becomes verbally or physically abusive

• Bruises could mean they have fallen • Burns on skin and burn marks on pots and pans signal cooking has become dangerous • Cannot recall names of familiar people or objects • Carpet stains from dropping and spilling

• Changes in mood/extreme mood swings • Confusion such as dressing inappropriately for the weather or occasion, having difficulty performing familiar tasks • Dents or scratches on car • Depressed temperament/ low energy • Dizziness • Forgetfulness; misses appointments and events • Frequently gets lost walking or driving in familiar areas • House has an odor or isn’t clean • House or yard needs maintenance • Impaired reasoning skills • Mail and papers go unopened and/or bills go unpaid

• Medication mistakes: forgets to take medication, takes the wrong dose or forgets to fill or refill prescriptions • Memory lapses • Poor hygiene • Quits hobbies and favorite activities • Reluctant to leave house • Sleeps long periods • Spoiled food or no food in the refrigerator; expired cans of food in the cupboard • Unable to complete a sentence • Urine odor (can be a sign of incontinence) • Weight loss

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Here are some tips for recognizing when an elder needs help provided by experts at Dependable Care, AARP, A Place for Mom and When Mom & Dad Need Help by Mike Campbell.

Check in with seniors to provide companionship and make sure everything is OK.

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BENEFITS RESOURCES Crescent Care 3308 Tulane Ave., (504) 293-6863; www.crescentcarehealth.org

Senior Veterans Care Network (929) 367-8387; www.seniorveterans.care

CLEANING/ MAID SERVICES

Crescent City Cleaning (504) 339-7358; www.allclean4you.com Gail Stilwell Maids South shore: (504) 866-6243; Northshore: (985) 892-3326; www.cleaning-up.com Go Green Cleaners (504) 616-2288; www.gogreencleanersllc.com Jewish Family Service of Greater New Orleans Homemaker program (504) 831-8475, ext. 134; www.jfsneworleans.org/programs- services/ homemaker Maid In NOLA (504) 324-3959; www.maidinnola.com The Maids (504) 883-5000; www.maids.com Merry Maids (504) 459-9200; www.merrymaidsneworleans.com ServiceMaster Building Services (504) 362-4700; www.servicemasterbldgservices.com

FUNERAL PLANNING

Greenwood Cemetery & Mausoleum 5200 Canal Blvd., (504) 486-6591; www.greenwoodnola.com Jacob Schoen & Son Funeral Home 3827 Canal St., (504) 482-2111; www.schoenfh.com Rhodes Funeral Home 3933 Washington Ave., (504) 822-7162; www.rhodesfuneral.com

HOME REPAIRS/ HANDYMAN SERVICES

Lemi-Duit Property Maintenance (504) 535-7706; www.neworleansgeneralcontractor.com Mr. Fix It (504) 302-1436; www.mrfixitnola.com New Orleans Handyman (504) 358-0399; www.nohandyman.com NOLA Construction & Handyman (504) 473-7366; www.nolahandyman.info One Man And A Tool Box (504) 453-5055; www.onemanandatoolbox.org Repairs on Wheels (Volunteers of America) (985) 612-1067; www.voagno.org/ repairs-on-wheels

IN-HOME/MEDICAL SERVICES

Family Homecare 3636 S. I-10 Service Road, Suite 310, Metairie, (504) 835-0934; www.familyhomecare.net Gifted Healthcare 114 Northpark Blvd., Suite 4, Covington, (985) 809-0119; 2748 Metairie Lawn Drive, Suite B, Metairie, (504) 831-2123; www.giftedhealthcare.com Guardian Home Health Care of La. 3510 Causeway Blvd., Suite 501, Metairie, (504) 828-2294 Interim HealthCare 4317 El Dorado St., Metairie, (504) 8349000; www.interimhealthcare.com Nurses Registry 990 N. Corporate Drive, Suite 302, Harahan, (504) 736-0803; www.mynursesregistry.com Ochsner Home Health 100 Innwood Drive, Suite C, Covington, (985) 892-7627; 200 Lapalco Blvd., Gretna, 504-394-0102; 200 W. Esplanade Ave., Suite 601, Kenner, (504) 842-5585; www.ochsner.org/ services/home-health STAT Home Health 1707 Chantilly Drive, Suite A, LaPlace, (985) 652-8092; 824 Elmwood Park Blvd.,Suite 215, (504) 818-0422; 19500 Helenbirg Road, Suite C, Covington, (985) 646-0606; www.thecarpenterhealthnetwork.com Touro Home Health (504) 897-8576; www.touro.com/homehealth

IN-HOME PERSONAL CARE

Comfort Keepers 701 David Drive, Suite A-1, Metairie, (504) 731-6111; www.metairie-729.comfortkeepers.com Dependable Assisted Living in Your Home Southshore: 702 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 486-5044; Northshore: (985) 6906353; www.dependablecare.net God’s Angels Sitting Services (504) 865-1575; www.godsangelssittingservices.com Home Care Solutions 3421 N. Causeway Blvd., Suite 502, Metairie, (504) 828-0900; www.homecareneworleans.com) Home Instead Senior Care (504) 455-4911; www.homeinstead.com Padua Community Services (504) 392-0502; www.ccano.org/padua Visiting Angels (504) 737-0522; www.visitingangels.com

INDEPENDENT AND ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITIES

Ashton Manor 270 Ashton Plantation Blvd., Luling, (985) 785-8288; www.ashton-manor.com Beau Provence 100 Beau West Drive, Mandeville, (985) 778-0755; www.beauprovence.com Ferncrest Manor Living Center 14500 Hayne Blvd., (504) 246-1426; www.ferncrest.com Homelife in the Gardens 1101 Aline St., (504) 894-6100; www.homelifegardens.com The Landing at Behrman Place Retirement Community 3601 Behrman Place, (504) 208-5012; www.thelandingret.com Park Provence 1925 Possum Hollow Road, Slidell, (985) 781-0072; www.parkprovence.com Vista Shores 5958 St. Bernard Ave., (504) 288-3737; www.vistashores.com

SERVICES/SUPPLIES/ SPECIALTIES/

Canon Hospice/Akula Foundation 1221 S. Clearview Pkwy., (504) 818-2723; www.canonhospice.com Law Office Of Chip Forstall 320 N. Carrollton Ave., Suite 200., (504) 483-3400; www.chipforstall.com Louisiana Nursing Home Association (800) 256-1582; www.lnha.org NOLA Smiles Dental Solutions, Dr. Natalie Jackson, DDS 2633 Napoleon Ave., Suite 820, (504) 895-3580; www.nolasmiles.com Patio Drugs 5208 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 889-7070; www.patiodrugs.com Reliant Renal Care - Home Choice Dialysis 3409 Williams Blvd., Kenner, (504) 3051980; www.reliantrenalcare.com Retina Associates New Orleans 4224 Houma Blvd., Suite 160, Metairie, (504) 456-9061; www.retinaassociates.org Stephanie Hughes, MD, Board Certified Urologist 4224 Houma Blvd., Suite 260, Metairie, (504) 887-5555; 67186 Industry Lane, Suite B, Covington, (985) 892-8088; www.urologynola.com

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Abundant Life Adult Day Healthcare Center 5961 Bullard Ave., Suites 5 & 6, (504) 240-2900 Alzheimer’s Day Health Care West Jefferson Behavioral Center, 229 Bellemeade Blvd., Gretna, (504) 398-4336 Amazing Grace Adult Day Services 7041 Read Lane, (504) 241-2630 Contin-U-Care 315-317 N. Broad St., (504) 684-6039 Day Haven Adult Day Care 920 Fourth St., Gretna, (504) 361-1203; www.dayhaven.org Greenwalt Adult Day Healthcare Center For People With Alzheimer’s disease 1926 18th St., Kenner, (504) 461-5889; www.ccano.org The Guild at Raphael Village Day Program for Differently-abled Adults 500 Soraparu St., (504) 524-5955; www.raphaelacademy.org Hope Haven Adult Day Healthcare Center 1131 Barataria Blvd., Marrero, (504) 835-0006 JCC Mind Matters 5342 St. Charles Ave., (504) 897-0143; www.nojcc.org John J. Hainkel Jr. Adult Day Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center 612 Henry Clay Ave., (504) 896-5900; www.hainkelhome.com Kingsley House Adult Services 1600 Constance St., (504) 523-6221; www.kingsleyhouse.org Lakeview Shepherd Center 316 38th St., (504) 484-0885; www.facebook.com/lakeviewshepherdcenter Mercy Endeavors Senior Center and Nutrition Classes 1017 St. Andrews St., (504) 568-0607; www.mercyendeavors.com New Directions Adult Day Healthcare Center 1523 N. Dorgenois St., (504) 943-9418; www.ccano.org PACE Greater New Orleans Shirley Landry Benson Center, 4201 N. Rampart St., (504) 945-1531; www.pacegno.org Slidell Adult Day Health Care 2768 Sgt. Alfred Drive, Slidell, (985) 643-1112; www.slidelladultdaycare.com

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The Pieces these milestone things that [the healthcare professionals] were looking for,” DelHomme says.

If a baby does not babble, coo or gesture by 12 months, say single words by 16 months or two-word phrases by 24 months, or if there is a loss of language or social skills at any point, he or she should be evaluated by a doctor.

Early diagnosis is key.

“As we are progressing toward [viewing] autism spectrum disorder as a learning disability, it is important to remediate those functional deficits as soon as possible,” says Pat Blackwell, a developmental psychologist.

“Otherwise, the child will not have the skills needed for play, school, or social interaction … to not remediate will further impair those abilities.”

When a parent or caregiver suspects an intellectual delay, the first step is to consult a pediatrician, who may refer the individual to a doctor or psychologist specializing in developmental pediatrics. A team of specialized therapists will begin a battery of diagnostic tests to determine whether the child is on the spectrum.

These evaluations are performed at diagnostic centers; however, they often have long waiting lists. Private options are available, but these psychologists sometimes do not accept insurance. Insurance policies may not cover private testing, or caregivers may be responsible for submitting medical claims.

Faced with a six-month waiting period, DelHomme chose to enlist a private evaluation service despite the cost.

“By the time [caregivers] get to that point, they don’t want to wait six months — their child is in crisis already,” DelHomme says.

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Art therapist Kate Lacour works with Oliver Sobrino on a costume for Stomp Troopers at NOLArts Learning Center.

the referrals to specialized therapy programs begin. Most doctors recommend an occupational therapy program.

“The most common concern is the child regulating themselves: task management, being able to tolerate being in their environment, and sensory sensitivity and how they’re responding to stimuli,” says Sharon Crane, a licensed occupational therapist and co-owner of Crane Rehab Center. She stresses the need to continually integrate the suggested therapies into the child’s day — not only during the designated therapy time. If the skills are “compartmentalized” into only the hour or two devoted to therapy, the child will never generalize those skills.

“We go through the activities of the day and give suggestions on how to perform these routines in a way that includes the therapeutic activities,” she says.

Kate Lacour, a licensed art ther-

apist and co-founder of NOLArts Learning Center, suggested supplementing the multidisciplinary therapies that treat ASD with creative expression.

“Creative, social, community and academic interventions are not alternatives to medication and [therapies such as] applied behavior analysis (ABA), but complements,” Lacour says.

“Playing music in a public youth jazz venue, painting a mural with peers, baking in a youth cooking class — these represent chances to generalize skills … like ‘tolerating waiting without whining.’”

As Sarah Ambrose, music educator and co-founder of NOLArts has observed, creative expression is just as essential for kids on the spectrum as for neurotypical children. “[Art is] that big thing in our lives that sparks joy,” Ambrose says. “[It’s] what’s missing from PAGE 9

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IT BEGAN WITH REPEATED EAR INFECTIONS. Christine DelHomme, a New Orleans resident and mother of three, recalls the chain of events that led to her daughter Catherine’s autism diagnosis.

Catherine suffered several inner ear infections and a loss of verbalization, which seemed to be a product of diminished hearing capacity.

“There was a lot of grunting and a lot of groaning, a lot of pointing,” DelHomme says.

But her daughter’s attempts at speech stopped.

A pediatrician suggested DelHomme seek specialists to test Catherine’s speech and hearing.

When the audiologist said it was so precise Catherine could “hear a feather fall on the floor,” DelHomme realized that the issue was not physical. After four months of testing, Catherine was diagnosed with autism in 2003, at age 2.

Autistic disorder, Asperger’s syndrome and pervasive developmental disorder all fall under one umbrella diagnosis: autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Its growth is undeniable: the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report that as of 2012, one in every 68 children born in the U.S. was diagnosed with the disorder (up from 1 in 150 in 2000). Doctors aren’t sure if there are more ASD diagnoses due to increased awareness and streamlined testing tools or whether the disorder is appearing more often.

People with autism are often diagnosed with co-morbidities (related conditions), such as mood, anxiety or sensory processing disorder or language processing delay. These manifest during the early phases of cognitive development, but parents aren’t always aware of the warning signs.

“As a young parent, I guess I really didn’t understand what were

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your average day of therapy.

[Art is] the everything else.

And every human deserves the everything else.”

After years of consistent multidisciplinary treatments such as ABA, art therapy, specialized ballet lessons, OT and speech therapy, not to mention parental and community involvement, DelHomme sees Catherine’s social connections and academic success as indicators of her progress.

At age 15, Catherine is an honor roll student and performs in her dance school’s annual recital.

DelHomme offers simple words of encouragement to families like hers: “It gets better.”

There are many local resources for individuals and families in New Orleans to ease the transition from diagnosis to treatment.

DelHomme urges caregivers to remember they are their child’s biggest advocate.

“If you’re not happy with the [professional] you’re working with, change,” she says.

“Find somebody that fits your child’s needs.”

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The autism spectrum is broad, and for individuals with the most severe cases, some of these resources may not be applicable.

Below are a few notable services.

Online resources Autism Society of Greater New Orleans (ASGNO) (504-464-5733; www.asgno.org) ASGNO’s website contains an extensive list of local, state and national resources.

Autism Speaks (www.autismspeaks.org/early-access-care/first-concern-action) Autism Speaks offers the First Concern to Action Tool Kit for families of children exhibiting signs of developmental delay.

Children’s Hospital Regional Autism Resource Guide (www.chnola.org/autismresources) This resource guide for Louisianans includes a list of specialized schools.

The Autism Society (www.autism-society.org)

This national database of information contains some local resource catalogs.

Diagnosis Tulane Center for Autism and Related Disorders (131 S. Robertson St., 504-988-3533; www2.tulane.edu/som/tcard) Comprehensive diagnostic services for children with suspected intellectual disabilities.

Autism Center at Children’s Hospital (Calhoun Campus, 1040 Calhoun St., 504-896-7272; www. chnola.org/autism) Three-week sessions of classes help caregivers support a child with ASD..

Pelts, Kirkhart and Associates (1539 Jackson Ave., Suite 300, 504-581-3933; www.pkmandassociates.com) Private evaluations.

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Blvd., Suite 300, 504-309-4924; www.familybehavioralhealthcenter.com) Private evaluations.

Early intervention The Louisiana Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities (OCDD) (504-595-3408; www.dhh.louisiana.gov) OCDD is the leading government agency for services available to individuals with ASD. Crane Rehab Center, LLC (8300 Earhart Blvd., Suite 100, 504-866-6990; www.cranerehab.com) Comprehensive pediatric therapies for writing, social skills, feeding intervention, speech remediation and sensory integration, among others.

School 504 Plan or Individualized Education Plan (IEP) (www.doa.la.gov).

Sets goals for students to show

evidence that the accommodations are helping them succeed.

Connections Academy (www.connectionsacademy.com) Online, tuition-free, fully accredited school for pre-k through 12th graders.

Behavior and symptom maintenance Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) (www.bacb.com) Behavior modification therapy focuses on eradicating inappropriate behaviors and replacing them with positive behaviors.

Recreation NOLArts Learning Center (1215 Prytania St., Suite 424, 914844-5053; www.nolartslearningcenter.com) After-school and weekend programs stimulate the creativity of kids with special needs.

Elmwood Palace 20 (1200 Elmwood Park Blvd., Hara-

han, 504-733-2029; www.amctheatres.com) Elmwood Palace 20 offers sensory-friendly films sponsored by the Autism Society of Greater New Orleans.

Miracle League of Greater New Orleans (www.gnomiracleleague.com) Miracle League is a volunteer-run athletics club for children with special needs. It offers baseball, basketball and soccer annually for $10 per season.

The Studio School of Dance (3225 Danny Park, Suite 201, Metairie, 504-941-7345; www.thestudionola.com/twinkle-toes) Studio School of Dance offers a weekly ballet class for children with physical or developmental disabilities. Classes begin Monday, Sept. 19.

Celebrity Cruises; Royal Caribbean International Cruise Line (www.royalcaribbean.com; www. celebritycruises.com) These lines offer cruises for families with special needs children.

Support groups Families Helping Families of Southeast Louisiana (201 Evans Road, Building 1, Suite 100, Harahan, 504-8889111; www.fhfjefferson.org; 7240 Crowder Blvd., Suite 200, 504-9430343; www.fhfsela.org) This nonprofit group serves Orleans, Plaquemines, St. Bernard and Jefferson parishes.

Financial assistance Flexible Family Funds (Metropolitan Human Services District, 1010 Common St., Suite 600, 504-599-0245) The Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities supplies stipends for families of children with severe developmental disabilities.

Autism Support Network (www.autismsupportnetwork. com/resources/autism-grantsUnited-States) This national nonprofit offers grants to support families of children with autism.

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AFTER NINE LONG MONTHS, YOUR LITTLE ONE HAS FINALLY arrived.

As any mother can attest, the following weeks are filled with moments of bliss — swaddling the baby’s tiny body into a soft blanket, smelling their sweet newborn scent, gazing at that angelic, sleeping face … and, those feet.

But this joyful time can also be chaotic and confusing, with a new mom feeling as though she’s been thrust into survival mode. The baby won’t stop crying; attempts at nursing have faltered; and a peaceful slumber now seems inconceivable.

Fortunately, local support is available. It comes in the form of parenting classes, support groups and baby-friendly fitness sessions that build meaningful companionships.

“Postpartum depression is clinically referred to as perinatal mood and anxiety disorders,” says Amanda Devereux, founder of Nola Nesting. She says 20 percent of women experience a perinatal mood and anxiety disorder, and many exhibit the symptoms during pregnancy. The doulas at Nola Nesting guide new and expecting mothers in a number of ways.

They teach coping skills and give advice on how to soothe and feed newborns, while fostering emotional recovery.

“What a doula can do is help a mom identify risk factors when she’s pregnant,” Devereux says.

“If she’s not already working with a therapist, and she ends up having difficulty postpartum, then that’s another relationship that she has to build, and it can be a lot more difficult to reach out.”

Devereux also is an internationally board certified lactation consultant, which she describes

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as “the gold standard of lactation certification.” She can help mothers establish successful breastfeeding routines with their infants.

Postpartum doulas may work with new mothers for as long as six months. They meet with the entire family and determine the different ways they can assist, from preparing meals and tidying the house to spending time with

the siblings and allowing the busy mom a moment to take a much-needed nap.

Devereux knows the first few months after the delivery are hectic, but that’s temporary.

“It’s almost like you’re surviving day to day,” she says. “Then all of the sudden you have a threemonth old, and the world shifts.

Your baby is smiling at you and laughing. It’s not that it’s not

challenging anymore. Parenting is challenging in general. But your baby is now connecting with you.

My hope for clients is that by the time they’ve hit that mark, they’ve developed more and have a parenting community.”

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struggling through this period — can share their experiences.

At KINDRED Studios, a retail and fitness boutique, mothers can take baby-friendly barre, ballet, spin and yoga classes in addition to prenatal yoga. The studio also features a padded “Romp Room” — a play area for babies from newborns to age three.

“It’s a place where you can meet likeminded moms,” says Genevieve Douglass, the owner of KINDRED. KINDRED hosts a “New Mom Group” once a week, where mothers discuss the various challenges posed in the early months of parenthood. Fathers do the same thing on Saturday mornings during “Dad’s Den” gatherings.

KINDRED also hosts La Leche League of New Orleans meetings, where moms and moms-to-be receive breastfeeding guidance and information. The “NOLA Babywearers,” another support group, meets once a month.

“They talk about everything, but the main point is to learn how to wear your new baby,” Douglass says. During these workshops, women will learn about the many different styles of baby carriers and wraps, and decipher which one works best for her lifestyle and her baby.

The Parenting Center, a wellness program run by Children’s Hospital, provides a wealth of educational tools, along

with support for new mothers and fathers. It also features playrooms, where parents can mingle while their babies frolic on colorful mats.

“There’s a myth that parenting comes naturally, but there’s a lot to know,” says Jenni Evans, parenting educator and assistant director of The Parenting Center.

“This is a great way to learn, to get your questions answered by professionals, and to get ideas from other parents.”

Some classes and services are free and open to the public, while others require a fee or membership.

During the “Snuggles and Struggles” support group, parents and their babies sit on a mat covered in blankets and baby toys, and discuss concerns with a parenting educator.

The “Happiest Baby” class is based on Harvey Karp’s popular book, The Happiest Baby on the Block, and is packed with tips on how to soothe an upset infant. Participants leave with an educational DVD. “I love that you can come to The Parenting Center for something specific like a class, or you can just come and hang out,” Evans says. “If you get the time to think about [parenting], or learn something new about it, that is going to make a huge difference to your family.”

THE BRAIN IS THE BODY’S MOST COMPLEX ORGAN. It’s also the most important one. That’s why keeping it healthy is critical, especially as you age. Every day, scientists are discovering how closely our minds and bodies are connected. As it turns out, the things you do to keep your body and heart healthy may also be good for your brain.

Incorporate these eight healthy habits and activities into your daily life to help you optimize brain health in the years ahead.

Get moving Physical activity is good for your health at every age. Studies show being active is associated with a lower risk of brain issues. Whether it’s nightly walks, playing with the kids and grandkids or taking your favorite yoga class, find an activity that meets your needs and gets your heart pumping for at least 30 minutes every day.

Eat to thrive The antioxidants in nutrientdense foods like berries, broccoli and legumes, including some fats such as olive oil, may lower some risks to your brain. Try eating a healthy, low-fat, low-cholesterol diet with lots of vitamin-rich fruits and vegetables, as well as whole grains such as oatmeal and brown rice.

Know your blood pressure High blood pressure can have serious effects on your brain health.

If your blood pressure is high, get it under control. It may help reduce some risks to your brain.

Moderate your drinking How the body handles alcohol can change with age. Some older adults can feel “high” without increasing the amount of alcohol

they drink. This can make them more likely to become confused or have accidents. So limit the amount of alcohol you drink — or don’t drink it at all.

Get a good night’s sleep Poor or inadequate sleep due to issues such as insomnia or sleep apnea doesn’t just leave you feeling tired. It can have serious physical effects and can impact memory and thinking, too. Get comfy and go to bed. Seven to eight hours is a good night’s rest.

Discover a new talent When you learn new things, you engage your brain. Try something you haven’t done before — learning French, ballroom dancing or carpentry, for example. Challenging your brain on a regular basis is fun and beneficial.

Stay connected Science has shown that regular engagement in social activities can help reduce some risks to your brain. Stay connected and invite family or friends over for a healthy meal, go on a hike together or just hang out.

Talk to your doctor As you age, some changes in brain function, including short-term memory, happen more frequently than when you were younger. If you have questions or are concerned, ask your doctor at your next appointment.

For more tips on keeping your brain healthy and thriving, visit www.brainhealth.gov.

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BAR & GRILL The American Sector — 945 Magazine St., (504) 528-1950; www.nationalww2museum.org/american-sector — Chef Eric Cook’s menu features all-American and Southern favorites such as shrimp and grits, chicken-fried steak and burgers. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ The Rivershack Tavern — 3449 River Road, (504) 834-4938; www.therivershacktavern.com — This bar and music spot offers a menu of burgers, sandwiches and changing lunch specials. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily.

Credit cards. $ Warehouse Grille — 869 Magazine St., (504) 322-2188; www.warehousegrille. com — The menu features upscale bar food, burgers, steaks, seafood, salads, sandwiches and noshing items.

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

BREAKFAST/BRUNCH Red Gravy — 125 Camp St., (504) 5618844; www.redgravycafe.com — The cafe serves rustic Italian fare including handmade pastas, ravioli and lasagna and seafood dishes. Reservations accepted. Lunch and brunch Wed.-Mon. Credit cards. $$

BURGERS Dis & Dem — Rue St. Louis Bar, 814 St. Louis St., (504) 509-7092; www. disanddem.com — The Hawaii 5-0 burger features a glazed patty, a hot sausage patty, a fried egg, bacon, cheese and grilled pineapple. No reservations.

Banks Street: breakfast Sat.-Sun., lunch Tue.-Sun. St. Louis St.: lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $ Five Guys Burgers and Fries — 1212 S. Clearview Pkwy., Suite C, Harahan, (504) 733-5100; www.fiveguys.com — The menu features burgers, cheeseburgers and bacon cheesburgers with toppings such as grilled onions or mushrooms, tomatoes, pickles, jalapenos, hot sauce and barbecue sauce. No reservations.

Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

CAFE Antoine’s Annex — 513 Royal St., (504)

525-8045; www.antoines.com — The coffee shop serves pastries, sandwiches, soups, salads and gelato. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.

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Cafe NOMA — New Orleans Museum of Art, City Park, 1 Collins C. Diboll Circle, (504) 482-1264; www.cafenoma. com — The cafe serves shrimp salad, chipotle-marinated portobello sliders, flatbread pizza topped with manchego, peppers and roasted garlic and more. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch Tue.-Sun., dinner Fri. Credit cards. $ Lakeview Brew Coffee Cafe — 5606 Canal Blvd., (504) 483-7001 — This casual cafe offers gourmet coffees, pastries and desserts baked in house and a menu of specialty sandwiches and salads. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily, dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $ Pearl Wine Co. — 3700 Orleans Ave., (504) 483-6314; www.pearlwineco.com — The wine bar offers cheese plates. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $

CAJUN Daisy Dukes — 121 Chartres St., (504) 561-5171; 123 Carondelet St., (504) 5222233; 5209 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie, (504) 883-5513; www.daisydukesrestaurant.com — The New Orleans sampler features red beans and rice, jambalaya, a cup of gumbo, fried green tomatoes and a biscuit. Delivery available from Carondelet Street location. No reservations. New Orleans locations are open 24 hours. West Napoleon Avenue: Breakfast and lunch Wed.-Sun., dinner Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $ Mulate’s Cajun Restaurant — 201 Julia St., (504) 522-1492; www.mulates.com — Cajun dishes include Catfish Mulalate’s, fried seafood platters, gumbo, boudin, stuffed shrimp, po-boys and more.

Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$ Tres Bon Cajun Meats — 10316 Jefferson Highway, River Ridge, (504) 405-5355; www.tresbonmeats.com — The market serves brisket, pulled pork, house-made sausages and cracklings with layers of skin, fat and meat fried in hog lard. No reservations. Lunch and early dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

CHINESE August Moon — 3635 Prytania St., (504) 899-5129; www.moonnola.com — The menu includes Chinese and Vietnamese dishes such as sweet and spicy tilapia glazed in tangy sweet-and-spicy sauce served with bok choy. Delivery available.

Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ Five Happiness — 3511 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 482-3935; www.fivehappiness.com

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OUT TO EAT The Landing Restaurant — Crowne Plaza, 2829 Williams Blvd., Kenner, (504) 467-5611; www.neworleansairporthotel. com — The Landing serves Cajun and Creole dishes with many seafood options. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

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MeMe’s Bar & Grille — 712 W. Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette, (504) 6444992; www.memesbareandgrille.com — MeMe’s serves steaks, chops and Louisiana seafood. Reservations accepted. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

Angelo Brocato’s — 214 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 486-1465; www.angelobrocatoicecream.com — This sweet shop serves its own gelato, spumoni, Italian ice, cannolis, fig cookies and other treats. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $ Chez Pierre French Bakery & Cafe — 3208 Clearview Parkway, Metairie, (504) 467-3176; www.chezpierreneworleans.com — The bakery specializes in cakes and there is a breakfast menu and Vietnamese dishes. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.

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CONTEMPORARY Bayona — 430 Dauphine St., (504) 5254455; www.bayona.com — Favorites on Chef Susan Spicer’s menu include crispy smoked quail salad with pear and bourbon-molasses dressing. Reservations recommended. Lunch Wed.-Sat., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$ Brown Butter Southern Kitchen & Bar — 231 N. Carrollton Ave., Suite C, (504) 609-3871; www.brownbutterrestaurant. com — Vinegar-braised grilled beef short ribs are served over stone-ground yellow grits with arugula and boiled peanut salad. A fried chicken breast is served over a Belgian waffle with smoked ham, aged cheddar and Steen’s mustard glaze. Reservations accepted.

Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat., brunch Sat-Sun. Credit cards. $$ Suis Generis — 3219 Burgundy St., (504) 309-7850; www.suisgeneris.com — The constantly changing menu features dishes such as pan-fried Gulf flounder with kumquat-ginger sauce, crispy Brussels sprouts and sticky rice. Reservations accepted for large parties. Dinner Wed.Sun., late-night Thu.-Sat., brunch Sat.Sun. Credit cards accepted. $$

CREOLE Antoine’s Restaurant — 713 St. Louis St., (504) 581-4422; www.antoines. com — Signature dishes include oysters Rockefeller, crawfish Cardinal and baked Alaska. Reservations recommended.

Lunch and dinner Mon-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$ Bar Redux — 801 Poland Ave., (504) 5927083; www.barredux.com — The Cuban sandwich features house-made roasted garlic pork loin, Chisesi ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, mustard and garlic mayonnaise on pressed French bread.

No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$ Brennan’s New Orleans — 417 Royal St., (504) 525-9711; www.brennansneworleans.com — Eggs Sardou is poached eggs over crispy artichokes with Parmesan creamed spinach and choron sauce.

Reservations recommended. Breakfast and lunch Tue.-Sat., dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$ Cafe Gentilly — 5325 Franklin Ave., (504) 281-4220; www.facebook.com/ cafegentilly — Breakfast is available all day, and the creamed spinach, crawfish and Swiss cheese omelet can be served in a po-boy. No reservations.

Breakfast and lunch daily, dinner Mon.Sat. Credit cards. $

Messina’s Runway Cafe — 6001 Stars and Stripes Blvd., (504) 241-5300; www. messinasterminal.com — Jimmy Wedell seafood pasta features Gulf shrimp, Lake Pontchartrain crabmeat, crawfish, fresh herbs and angel hair pasta.

Reservations accepted for large parties.

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Palace Cafe — 605 Canal St., (504) 5231661; www.palacecafe.com — Creative Creole dishes include crabmeat cheesecake topped with Creole meuniere.

Reservations recommended. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$ Roux on Orleans — Bourbon Orleans, 717 Orleans Ave., (504) 571-4604; www. bourbonorleans.com — This restaurant offers contemporary Creole dishes.

Reservations accepted. Breakfast daily, dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$ Tableau — 616 St. Peter St., (504) 934-3463; www.tableaufrenchquarter. com — Tableau’s contemporary Creole cuisine includes marinated crab claws in white truffle vinaigrette. Reservations accepted. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. $$$ Willie Mae’s Scotch House — 2401 St. Ann St., (504) 822-9503 — This neighborhood restaurant is know for its wet-battered fried chicken. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

DELI Bagels & Bytes — 1001 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 831-7968; www.bagelsandbytes.com — The bagel selection includes whole wheat, poppy seed, pumpernickel, garlic, blueberry and other varieties from Davidovich Bakery in New York City. No reservations.

Breakfast, lunch and early dinner Mon.Sat. Credit cards. $ Kosher Cajun New York Deli & Grocery — 3519 Severn Ave., Metairie, (504) 8882010; www.koshercajun.com — This New York-style deli offers corned beef and pastrami from the Bronx. No reservations. Lunch Sun.-Thu., dinner Mon.-Thu. Credit cards. $ Martin Wine Cellar — 714 Elmeer Ave., Metairie, (504) 896-7350; 2895 Hwy. 190, Mandeville, (985) 951-8081; 3827 Baronne St., (504) 899-7411; www.martinwine.com — The wine emporium’s dinner menu includes pork rib chops served with house-made boudin stuffing, Tabasco pepper jelly demi-glaze and smothered greens. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily, early dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$ Qwik Chek Deli & Catering — 2018 Clearview Pkwy., Metairie, (504) 456-6362 — The menu includes gumbo, po-boys, pasta, salads and hot plate lunches. The hamburger po-boy can be dressed with lettuce, mayo and tomato on French bread. Shrimp Italiano features shrimp tossed with cream sauce and pasta. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $ PAGE 28

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Welty’s Deli — 336 Camp St., (504) 5920223; www.weltysdeli.com — The New Orleans AK sandwich features a choice of four meats plus cheddar, provolone, pepper Jack and Swiss cheeses on a warm muffuletta bun. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $

FRENCH Cafe Degas — 3127 Esplanade Ave., (504) 945-5635; www.cafedegas.com — The menu of traditional French dishes includes pate, cheese plates, salads, escargots bourguignons, mussles and fries, hanger steak with fries and garlic bordelaise and more. Reservations recommended. Lunch Wed.-Sat., dinner Wed.-Sun., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $

GOURMET TO GO Breaux Mart — Citywide; www. breauxmart.com — Breaux Mart prides itself on its “Deli to Geaux” and weekday specials. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

INDIAN Nirvana Indian Cuisine — 4308 Magazine St., (504) 894-9797 — The restaurant’s extensive menu ranges from chicken to vegetable dishes. Reservations accepted for five or more. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$ Taj Mahal Indian Cuisine — 923-C Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 8366859 — The traditional menu features lamb, chicken and seafood served in a variety of ways, including curries and tandoori. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$ Tandoori Chicken — 2916 Cleary Ave., Metairie, (504) 889-7880 — The menu features tandoori dishes with chicken, lamb, fish or shrimp, mild and spicy curries, rice dishes such as chicken, lamb or shrimp biryani, and many vegetarian items. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

ITALIAN Andrea’s Restaurant — 3100 N. 19th St., Metairie, (504) 834-8583; www.andreasrestaurant.com — Chef/owner Andrea Apuzzo’s specialties include speckled trout royale topped with lump crabmeat and lemon-cream sauce. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$ Cafe Giovanni — 117 Decatur St., (504) 529-2154; www.cafegiovanni.com — Creative Italian dishes include roasted duck glazed with sweet Marsala and roasted garlic and served with garlic mashed potatoes. Reservations accepted. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$ Mosca’s — 4137 Hwy. 90 W., Westwego, (504) 436-8950; www.moscasrestaurant. com — Popular dishes include shrimp Mosca, chicken a la grande and baked oysters Mosca. Reservations accepted.

Dinner Tue.-Sat. Cash only. $$$ Nonna Mia Cafe & Pizzeria — 3125 Esplanade Ave., (504) 948-1717; www. nonnamia.net — Shrimp Diablo features pan-seared shrimp, house-made fettuccine and spicy arrabbiata sauce.

Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ Specialty Italian Bistro — 2330 Belle Chasse Hwy., Gretna, (504) 391-1090; www.specialtyitalianbistro.com — The menu combines old world Italian favor-

OUT TO EAT favorites. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Vincent’s Italian Cuisine — 4411 Chastant St., Metairie, (504) 885-2984; 7839 St. Charles Ave., (504) 866-9313; www.vincentsitaliancuisine.com — Osso buco features a veal shank with angel hair pasta and veal demi-glace. Reservations accepted. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

Katie’s Restaurant — 3701 Iberville St., (504) 488-6582; www.katiesinmidcity. com — The Boudreaux pizza is topped with cochon de lait, spinach, red onions, roasted garlic, scallions and olive oil. No reservations. Lunch daily, Dinner Mon.Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$ Koz’s — 515 Harrison Ave., (504) 4840841; 4445 W. Metairie Ave., Metairie, (504) 887-2010; 6215 Wilson St., Harahan, (504) 737-3933; www.kozcooks.com — Red beans and rice with fried chicken is a Monday and Wednesday special.

The roast beef po-boy features housecooked roast beef on Gendusa Bakery bread and is dressed with lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise. No reservations.

Hours vary by location. Credit cards. $

JAPANESE Mikimoto — 3301 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 488-1881; www.mikimotosushi. com — Sushi choices include raw and cooked versions. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch Sun.-Fri., dinner daily. Delivery available. Credit cards. $$ Miyako Japanese Seafood & Steakhouse — 1403 St. Charles Ave., (504) 410-9997; www.japanesebistro.com — Miyako offers a full range of Japanese cuisine, including sushi, hibachi dishes, teriyaki and tempura. Reservations accepted. Lunch Sun.-Fri., dinner daily.

Credit cards. $$

KOREAN Little Korea BBQ — 2240 Magazine St., (504) 821-5006 — Dolsot bibimbap features rice, seasoned vegetables, egg, chili paste and a choice of meat or tofu in a hot stone pot. No reservations.

Lunch Mon. & Wed.-Sat., dinner daily.

Credit cards. $$$

LOUISIANA CONTEMPORARY Audubon Clubhouse Cafe — 6500 Magazine St., (504) 212-5282; www.auduboninstitute.org/visit/clubhouse-cafe — Crispy duck features citrus glaze, boudin, Brussels sprouts, pickled mirliton slaw and duck demi-glass. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Sun.-Fri., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$ Criollo — Hotel Monteleone, 214 Royal St., (504) 681-4444; www.criollonola. com — Baked stuffed Creole redfish is served with crabmeat and green tomato crust, angel hair pasta and Creole tomato jam. Reservations recommended. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.

Credit cards. $$$ Dick & Jenny’s — 4501 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 894-9880; www.dickandjennys. com — Sauteed Gulf fish is prepared with smoked herb rub and served with crawfish risotto and shaved asparagus.

Reservations recommended. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$ Heritage Grill — 111 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Suite 150, Metairie, (504) 934-4900; www.heritagegrillmetairie. com — This power lunch spot offers dishes like duck and wild mushroom spring rolls with mirin-soy dipping sauce.

Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $$ Ralph’s On The Park — 900 City Park Ave., (504) 488-1000; www.ralphsonthepark.com — Popular dishes include turtle soup finished with sherry, grilled lamb spare ribs and barbecue Gulf shrimp. Reservations recommended.

Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$ The Red Maple — 1036 Lafayette St., Gretna, (504) 367-0935; www.theredmaple.com — Gulf fish Pontchartrain is grilled and topped with crabmeat and sherry mushroom sauce. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

Mosca’s Restaurant (4137 Highway 90 W., Westwego, 504-436-8950; www.moscasrestaurant.com) serves New Orleans-style barbecue shrimp.

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Restaurant R’evolution — 777 Bienville St., (504) 553-2277; www.revolutionnola.com — “Death by Gumbo” is an andouille- and oyster-stuffed quail with a roux-based gumbo poured on top.

Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$ Tomas Bistro — 755 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 527-0942 — Tomas serves dishes such as bouillabaisse New Orleans, filled with saffron shrimp, mussels, oysters, Gulf fish, crawfish and pesto aioli croutons. No reservations. Dinner daily.

Credit cards. $$ Tommy’s Wine Bar — 752 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 525-4790 — Tommy’s Wine Bar offers cheese and charcuterie plates as well as a menu of appetizers and salads from the neighboring kitchen of Tommy’s Cuisine. No reservations. Lite dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

MEDITERRANEAN/ MIDDLE EASTERN Hummus & More — 3363 Severn Ave., Metairie, (504) 833-9228; www.hummusandmore.com — The menu includes hummus, baba ghanoush, stuffed grape leaves, mousaka, seared halloumi, gyros, kebabs, shawarama dishes, wraps, salads and more. Reservations accepted.

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

Credit cards. $$

MEXICAN & SOUTHWESTERN Juan’s Flying Burrito — 515 Baronne St., (504) 529-5825; 2018 Magazine St., (504) 486-9950; 4724 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 569-0000; www.juansflyingburrito.com — Juan’s serves tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, salads and more.

No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily.

Credit cards. $

MUSIC AND FOOD The Columns — 3811 St. Charles Ave., (504) 899-9308; www.thecolumns.com — The menu offers such Creole favorites as gumbo and crab cakes and there are cheese plates as well. Reserva-

tions accepted. Breakfast daily, lunch Fri.-Sat., dinner Mon.-Thu., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$ Gazebo Cafe — 1018 Decatur St., (504) 525-8899; www.gazebocafenola.com — The Gazebo features a mix of Cajun and Creole dishes and ice cream daquiris.

No reservations. Lunch and early dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ House of Blues — 225 Decatur St., 3104999; www.hob.com/neworleans — The buffet-style gospel brunch features local and regional groups. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$ Live Oak Cafe — 8140 Oak St., (504) 2650050; www.liveoakcafenola.com — The cafe serves huevos rancheros with corn tortillas, black beans, fried eggs, ranchero sauce, salsa and Cotija cheese. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily.

Credit cards. $$ The Market Cafe — 1000 Decatur St., (504) 527-5000; www.marketcafenola. com — Dine indoors or out on seafood either fried for platters or po-boys or highlighted in dishes such as crawfish pie, crawfish etouffee or shrimp Creole.

No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

NEIGHBORHOOD biscuits & buns on banks — 4337 Banks St., (504) 273-4600; www.biscuitsandbunsonbanks.com — Signature dishes include a waffle topped with brie and blueberry compote. Delivery available Tuesday to Friday. No reservations. Brunch and lunch daily.

Credit cards. $$ Cafe B — 2700 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 934-4700; www.cafeb.com — This cafe serves an elevated take on the dishes commonly found in neighborhood restaurants. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$ Chef Ron’s Gumbo Stop — 2309 N. Causeway Blvd., Metairie, (504) 8352022; www.gumbostop.com — Stuffed gumbo features a hand-battered and fried catfish fillet atop chicken, sausage, shrimp and crabmeat gumbo. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ Joey K’s — 3001 Magazine St., (504) 891-0997; www.joeyksrestaurant.com — This casual eatery serves fried seafood platters, salads, sandwiches and Creole

PIZZA Louisiana Pizza Kitchen — 95 French Market Place, (504) 522-9500; www.lpkfrenchquarter.com — Jumbo Gulf shrimp are sauteed with sherry, tomatoes, white wine, basil, garlic and butter and served over angel hair pasta. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily.

Credit cards. $$ Marks Twain’s Pizza Landing — 2035 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 832-8032; www.marktwainpizza.com — Disembark at Mark Twain’s for salads, po-boys and pies like the Italian pizza with salami, tomato, artichoke, sausage and basil.

No reservations. Lunch Tue.-Sat., dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $ Mid City Pizza — 4400 Banks St., (504) 483-8609; www.midcitypizza.com — Diners can build their own calzones or pies from a list of toppings. Delivery available. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $ Slice Pizzeria — 1513 St. Charles Ave., (504) 525-7437; 5538 Magazine St., (504) 897-4800; www.slicepizzeria.com — Slice serves pizza by the pie or slice, plus salads, pasta and more. No reservations.

Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $ Theo’s Neighborhood Pizza — 4218 Magazine St., (504) 894-8554; 4024 Canal St., (504) 302-1133; www. theospizza.com — There is a wide variety of specialty pies and diners can build their own from the selection of more than two-dozen toppings. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily.

Credit cards. $ Wit’s Inn — 141 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 486-1600; www.witsinn.com — The neighborhood bar and restaurant offers a menu of pizza, calzones, salads, sandwiches, chicken wings and bar noshing items. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

SANDWICHES & PO-BOYS The Big Cheezy — 422 S. Broad St., (504) 302-2598; www.thebigcheezy.com — The menu of gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches includes a namesake triple-decker Big Cheezy with Gouda, Gruyere, pepper Jack, cheddar, mozzarella and Monterey Jack on challah bread. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily.

Credit cards. $ Killer Poboys — 219 Dauphine St., (504) 462-2731; 811 Conti St., (504) 252-6745; www.killerpoboys.com — Killer Poboys offers a short and constantly changing menu of po-boys. No reservations.

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Hours vary by location. Cash only at Conti Street location. $ Liberty Cheesesteaks — 5031 Freret St., (504) 875-4447; www.libertycheesesteaks.com — The Buffalo chicken steak features chicken breast dressed with wing sauce, American and blue cheese and ranch dressing is optional.

No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $ Magazine Po-boy Shop — 2368 Magazine St., (504) 522-3107 — Po-boy fillings include everything from fried seafood to corned beef. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $ Short Stop Po-Boys — 119 Transcontinental Drive, Metairie, (504) 885-4572; www.shortstoppoboysno.com — Popular po-boy options include fried shrimp or fried oysters and roast beef slow cooked in its own jus. No reservations.

Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Sat., early dinner Mon.-Thu., dinner Fri.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $

SEAFOOD Basin Seafood & Spirits — 3222 Magazine St., (504) 302-7391; www.basinseafoodnola.com — The menu includes grilled whole fish, royal red shrimp with garlic butter and crab and crawfish beignets with remoulade. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily.

Credit cards. $$ Blue Crab Restaurant & Oyster Bar — 7900 Lakeshore Drive., (504) 284-2898;

www.thebluecrabnola.com — The seafood restaurant serves shrimp and grits, stuffed whole flounder, fried seafood and seasonal boiled seafood.

No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

Bourbon House — 144 Bourbon St., (504) 522-0111; www.bourbonhouse. com — Bourbon House serves seafood dishes including New Orleans barbecue shrimp, redfish cooked with the skin on, oysters from the raw bar and more. Reservations accepted.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sun. $$$

redfish, pecan-crusted catfish, alligator sausage and seafood gumbo. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily.

Credit cards. $$$ The Stuffed Crab — 3431 Houma Blvd., Suite B, Metairie, (504) 510-5444 — Crab au gratin features crabmeat in cream sauce topped with cheddar cheese and is served with garlic bread and soup or salad. No reservations. Lunch Tue.-Sun., dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

STEAKHOUSE

Charles Seafood — 8311 Jefferson Hwy., (504) 405-5263 — Trout is stuffed with crabmeat, topped with crawfish Acadiana sauce and served with vegetables, salad and bread. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.Sat. Credit cards. $$

Austin’s Seafood and Steakhouse — 5101 West Esplanade Ave., Metairie, (504) 888-5533; www.austinsno.com — Austin’s serves prime steaks, chops and seafood. Reservations recommended. Dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

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

Dickie Brennan’s Steakhouse — 716 Iberville St., (504) 522-2467; www. dickiebrennansrestaurant.com — The house filet mignon is served atop creamed spinach with fried oysters and Pontalba potatoes. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily.

Credit cards. $$$

Mr. Ed’s Seafood & Oyster House — 1327 St. Charles Ave., (504) 2670169; www.mredsrestaurants.com — The menu includes raw oysters, seafood, steaks, fried chicken, crawfish etouffee and more. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily.

Credit cards. $$ Red Fish Grill — 115 Bourbon St., (504) 598-1200; www.redfishgrill.com — Seafood favorites include hickory-grilled

TAPAS/SPANISH Vega Tapas Cafe — 2051 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 836-2007; www. vegatapascafe.com — The tapas menu includes barbacoas featuring jumbo Gulf shrimp in chorizo cream over toasted bread medallions. Reservations accepted. Dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

The Barley Oak (2101 Lakeshore Drive, Mandeville, 985-727-7420; www.thebarleyoak.com) serves craft beer, cheese plates and more.

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Lucien Barbarin, 8, 9 & 10 Prime Example Jazz Club — John Michael Bradford, 8 & 10 Rare Form — Heroes of the Day, 4; Deltaphonic, 8 Rock ’n’ Bowl — Horace Trahan, 8:30 Siberia — Zig Zags, Loudness War, Druids, 9 Snug Harbor — Craig Klein & Donna’s Revisited feat. Leroy Jones, 8 & 10 Spice Bar & Grill — Kermit Ruffins & the Barbecue Swingers, 7 Spotted Cat — Sarah McCoy’s Oopsie Daisies, 4; Miss Sophie Lee, 6; Jumbo Shrimp, 10 Three Muses — Brett Richardson, 5; Gal Holiday, 7:30

Roselit Bone with Guts Club

STUMBLING ONTO A SURPRISE PLEASURE IS ONE OF THE ACCIDENTAL BENEFITS of New Orleans’ typically comatose summer calendar. A self-styled “psychotic cowboy” band out of Port• Aug. 8 land, Oregon, with one self-released • 9:30 p.m. Monday album and one single to its name, Roselit Bone isn’t a name that jumps off • Circle Bar music listings. The cover art for those • 1032 St. Charles Ave. two records is what piques curiosities.

• (504) 588-2616 For 2014 LP Blacken & Curl, it’s a starkly gorgeous Violet Aveline painting of • www.circlebarneworleans.com a blazing cottage filling the dark sky with billowing smoke on the Oregon Trail. May’s Dreamless Sleep, a split 7-inch with Jenny Don’t & the Spurs, does that one better, with an ’80s mall-capture Glamour Shots portrait of the perfectly mismatched foursome in dated Western wear — suggesting second runners-up in a karaoke cover contest of Carter Burwell’s early Coen Brothers soundtracks.

Strangely and supremely, this is also what lies inside the blackened, curling former: a confluence of the ominously neon dive-bar noir from Blood Simple with the frantic Huggies-stickup yodeling of Raising Arizona. Meanwhile, “Dreamless Sleep” is such an on-point, unironic throwback country waltz, it makes you wonder if those actually are their real clothes. There’s only one way to find out. Opening is Guts Club, aka mold-soul Lindsey Baker, whose assuredly unassured Shit Bug (Moderate Fidelity) is the year’s best local surprise. Mr. Universe and Phil the Tremolo King round out the tumbleweed bill. Tickets $5. — NOAH BONAPARTE PAIS

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A country and Western throwback band ambles down the Oregon Trail.

FRIDAY 5 21st Amendment — Jim Cole & the Boneyard Navigators, 6; Antoine Diel & the Misfit Power, 9:30 30/90 — Reid Poole, 2; Asylum Chorus, 5; Nebula Rosa, 8; Chegadao, 11 AC Marriott — Keiko Komani, 7 Ace Hotel (3 Keys) — Eon Sinclair, 10 Bacchanal — Raphael Bas, 4:30; The Organettes, 7:30 Bamboula’s — Chance Bushman’s Rhythm Stompers, 1 Banks Street Bar — Retrofit, 10 Bar Redux — Sam Price & the True Believers, 9 BB King’s — BB King All-Stars Rhythm Section feat. Larry Johnson, noon; Stevie J, 3:30; BB King All-Stars feat. Larry Johnson & Jonte Mayon, 7:30 Blue Nile — Stooges Brass Band, 11 Blue Nile Balcony Room — DJ Black Pearl, 1 a.m.

BMC — Steve Mignano Blues Band, 3; Juju Child Blues Band, 6; Ashton Hines & the Big Easy Brawlers, 9; New Creations Brass Band, midnight Buffa’s Lounge — Stuart McNair, 5; Davis Rogan, 8; Ben Fox Trio, 11

Cafe Negril — Dana Abbott Band, 6:30; Higher Heights, 10 Carousel Bar & Lounge — Robin Barnes Jazz Quartet, 5 Casa Borrega — Papo Guevara & Son Mandao, 7 Checkpoint Charlie — Domenic, 4; J Monque’D Blues Band, 7; Wild Tchoupitoulas, 11 Chickie Wah Wah — Michael Pearce, 6; Margie Perez Motown Tribute, 8:30; Jack Broadbent, 11 Circle Bar — Rik Slave’s Country Persuasion, 6; Alligator Chomp Chomp with DJs Pasta, Matty and Mitch, 9:30 d.b.a. — Hot Club of New Orleans, 6; The Wild Magnolias, 10 DMac’s Bar & Grill — Zac Maras, 9; DJ Fireworks, 1 a.m.

Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — The Joe Krown Trio, 10 Dragon’s Den (downstairs) — Loose Marbles, 8 Dragon’s Den (upstairs) — Buena Vista Social Latin Dance Party, 10 Gasa Gasa — Muuy Biien, Black Abba, Paloma, 9 Hi-Ho Lounge — Relapse: ’80s, ’90s, ’00s with DJ Matt Scott, 10 House of Blues (The Parish) — Chuck

SATURDAY 6 21st Amendment — Big Joe Kennedy, 2:30; Juju Child, 6 30/90 — Organami, 2; Simon Burke, 5; James Martin Band, 8; Neospectric, 11 AC Marriott — DJ Chris Stylez, 7 Ace Hotel (3 Keys) — Sexy Dex & the Fresh, 10 Bacchanal — Red Organ Trio, 4; Will Thompson Quartet, 7:30 Bamboula’s — G & the Swinging Three, 1; Christopher Johnson, 5:30 Banks Street Bar — Elephants Gerald, 10 Bar Redux — Xandra Wong, 8:30 BB King’s — BB King All-Stars feat. Stevie J, noon; Lacy Blackledge, 3:30; BB King All-Stars feat. Larry Johnson & Jonte Mayon, 7:30 Bei Tempi — Conga Queen, 10 Blue Nile — Brass-A-Holics, 11 Blue Nile Balcony Room — DJ Black Pearl, 1 a.m.

BMC — Messy Cookers, 3; J Monque’D Blues Band, 6; Captain Green, 9; All For One Brass Band, midnight Bombay Club — Kris Tokarski Trio, 8:30

MUSIC Buffa’s Lounge — Perdido Jazz Band, 2; Shotgun Jazz Band, 5; Gentilly Stompers feat. Catie Rodgers, 8; Vexed Perspective, 11 Cafe Negril — Jamie Lynn Vessels, 4; Jamey St. Pierre & the Honeycreepers, 7 Casa Borrega — Pepe Coloma & Friends, 7 Checkpoint Charlie — Will Dickerson, 4; Willy Lockett & the Blues Krewe, 7; The Ubaka Brothers, 11 Chickie Wah Wah — Jack Broadbent, 9 Circle Bar — Circle on the Circle feat.

Todd Voltz, Gwendolyn Knapp, 6; Secret Prostitutes, Hiss, Die Rotzz, Heavy Sleeper, Glut, 9:30 Coscino’s Italian Grill — Christian Serpas & Ghost Town, 6:30 d.b.a. — John Boutte, 8; Little Freddie King, 11 DMac’s Bar & Grill — The 2 Pistols Jam Session, 2 a.m.

Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — Sunpie & the Louisiana Sunspots, 10 French Market — The Lucky Dogs, Shotgun Jazz Band, noon Golden Lantern — Esplanade Ave. Band, 7:30 Hi-Ho Lounge — Hustle with DJ Soul Sister, 11 House of Blues — Diary of an Ozzman Ozzy Osborne Tribute, 9 House of Blues (Restaurant & Bar) — John Daigle Duo, 7 House of Blues (Voodoo Garden) — Marc Stone Band, 3 Howlin’ Wolf — Tyler Kinchen & the Right Pieces, Rocksteady, 9 Howlin’ Wolf Den — The Wild Magnolias, 10 Irish House — Crossing Canal, 7 Kerry Irish Pub — Van Hudson, 5; Mark Hessler & Friends, 9 Little Gem Saloon — Dr. Michael White, 7 Lucky’s — Hallelujah Hat Rack, 9:30 The Maison — Chance Bushman & the Ibervillianaires, 1; Roamin’ Jasmine, 4; Smoking Time Jazz Club, 7; Big Easy Brawlers, No Good Deed, 10 Maple Leaf Bar — Dead 27s, 11 Marigny Brasserie — The Key Sound, 3 Oak — Retrofit, 9 Old Point Bar — The Liberators, 9:30 Oz — Sunday School with Cameron Kelly, 4 a.m.

Preservation Hall — The Joint Chiefs of Jazz feat. Jamie Wight, 6 Rare Form — Will Dickerson, 1; Justin Donovan, 5; Steve Mignano, 8 RF’s — Lucas Davenport, 6; Hyperphlyy, 9 Ritz-Carlton — Catherine Anderson, 1 Rivershack Gretna — Ched Reeves, 9 Rivershack Tavern — Joe Krown, Walter “Wolfman” Washington & John Fohl, 10 Rock ’n’ Bowl — Category 6, 9:30 Roosevelt Hotel (Fountain Lounge) — Amanda Ducorbier Trio, 9 Ruby’s Roadhouse — Billy Asprodites & the Lagniappe Band, 9:30 Siberia — Wayne “The Train” Hancock, Gal Holiday & the Honky Tonk Revue, 8 Snug Harbor — Catherine Russell Quartet, 8 & 10 Spotted Cat — Panorama Jazz Band, 6 PAGE 34

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Inglish, Zak Downtown, Choo Jackson, Reese, Kelechi, 9 House of Blues (Voodoo Garden) — Hot Out the Pot Shrimp Boil feat. Gypsy Elise, 3; Gal Holiday & the Royal Blues, 8 Irish House — Crossing Canal, 7 Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse — Piano Professor Series feat. Joe Krown, 5 Kerry Irish Pub — Mark Appleford, 5; Beth Patterson, 9 Little Gem Saloon — Shamarr Allen & Jarrel Allen Quintet, 8 Mahogany Jazz Hall — John R. Smith, 9 The Maison — Broadmoor Jazz Band, 4; Shotgun Jazz Band, 7; Full Orangutan, Soul Company, 10 Oak — Sunpie & the Louisiana Sunspots, 9 Old Point Bar — Rick Trolsen, 5; Jamie Lynn Vessels, 9:30 Preservation Hall — The Preservation Hall Legacy Band feat. Wendell Brunious, 6; The PresHall Brass feat. Daniel “Weenie” Farrow, 8, 9 & 10 Rare Form — Justin Donovan, 4; Vic Papa, 8 RF’s — John Marcey Duo, 6; Broadmoor Brass Band, 9 Rivershack Gretna — Big Al & the Heavyweights, 9 Rivershack Tavern — Coldshot, 9 Rock ’n’ Bowl — Contraflow, 9:30 Roosevelt Hotel (Fountain Lounge) — Antoine Diel Trio, 5:30; Amanda Ducorbier Trio, 9 Siberia — Bucketflush, The Pallbearers, Thagomizer, Burn Barbie, 9 Snug Harbor — Ellis Marsalis Quartet, 8 & 10 Southport Hall — Partners N Crime, DJ Jubilee, 9 Spotted Cat — Andy Forest, 4; Washboard Chaz Blues Trio, 6:30; Cottonmouth Kings, 10 Three Muses — Royal Roses, 5 Tipitina’s — Foundation Free Fridays feat.

Iko All-Stars (Papa Mali, Billy Iuso, Reggie Scanlan, CR Gruver, Johnny Vidacovich, Michael Fouquier), 10 Ugly Dog Saloon — Hotel Romeo, 7; Ron Hotstream & the Mid-City Drifters, 7 Vaso — JoJo and Mo Blues, 11 a.m.; Bobby Love & Friends, 3

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Three Muses — Chris Christy, 5; Shotgun Jazz Band, 9 Tipitina’s — Darcy Malone & the Tangle, South Jones, 10 Ugly Dog Saloon — Johnny Sketch & the Dirty Notes, Honey Island Swamp Band, Gal Holiday & the Honky Tonk Revue, 7 Vaso — JoJo and Mo Blues, 11 a.m.

SUNDAY 7 30/90 — Organica, 2; Revival, 5; Chris Klein, 9 Bacchanal — The Tradsters, 4; The Roamin’ Jasmine, 7:30 Bamboula’s — NOLA Ragweeds, 1; Ed Wills & Blues 4 Sale, 9 Banks Street Bar — Kyle Smith Band, 4; 17 Sisters, 8 Bar Redux — T’Lark, +Aziz, Sam Price, 8 BB King’s — Keith Stone Band, 11 a.m.; Jeremy Joyce, 6:30 Blue Nile — Mykia Jovan, 7; Street Legends Brass Band, 11 BMC — Mark Appleford, 3; J Monque’D Blues Band, 7; Wilfunk, 10 Buffa’s Lounge — Some Like It Hot, 10:30 a.m.; Sweet Substitute, 5; Antoine Diel & the Misfit Power, 7 Cafe Negril — Ecirb Muller’s Twisted Dixie, 6 Chickie Wah Wah — Sweet Olive Duo, 6 Circle Bar — Micah McKee & Friends, Blind Texas Marlin, 6; Dressy Bessy, The Junior League, The Hoppers, 9:30 d.b.a. — Palmetto Bug Stompers, 6; Smokers World, 10 DMac’s Bar & Grill — Blues Brunch feat.

The Curious Bedfellows, 7 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — Larry Lahoste, 9 Dragon’s Den (upstairs) — Church with Unicorn Fukr, 10 House of Blues — Riff Raff, Sonny Digital, 21 Savage, 8 House of Blues (Restaurant & Bar) — Micah McKee, 6 Howlin’ Wolf Den — Hot 8 Brass Band, 10 Irish House — Ruby Ross, 6 Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse — Germaine Bazzle, 8 Kermit’s Treme Mother-In-Law Lounge — Kermit Ruffins, Paris Harris, DJ Sugar Ray, 4 Little Gem Saloon — Cecile Savage Duo, 10 a.m.

The Maison — Chance Bushman & the NOLA Jitterbugs, 10 a.m.; New Orleans Swinging Gypsies, 4; Leah Rucker, 7; Higher Heights, 10 Maple Leaf Bar — Joe Krown Trio, 10 Old Point Bar — Isla NOLA, 3:30; Romy Vargas & the Mercy Buckets, 7 Preservation Hall — The Preservation Hall Legacy Band feat. Gregg Stafford, 6; The Preservation Hall All-Stars feat.

Wendell Brunious, 8, 9 & 10 Rare Form — Nervous Duane, 1; Mark Appleford, 4; Shan Kenner Trio, 8 Siberia — Laelume, All Astray, Heavy Weather, 9 Snug Harbor — Victor Goines Quartet feat. Don Vappie, 8 & 10 Spotted Cat — Kristina Morales & the Bayou Shufflers, 6; Pat Casey & the New Sound, 10

Superior Seafood — Superior Jazz Trio feat. John Rankin, Harry Hardin, Tim Paco, 11:30 a.m.

Three Muses — Raphael et Pascal, 5; Linnzi Zaorski, 8

MONDAY 8 Bacchanal — Helen Gillet, 7:30 Bamboula’s — Mark Rubin & Chip Wilson, 2; NOLA Swingin’ Gypsies, 5:30; Smoky’s Blues Monday Jam, 9 Banks Street Bar — Lauren Sturm’s Piano Night, 7; South Jones, 10 Blue Nile — Brass-A-Holics, 10 BMC — Lil’ Red & Big Bad, 6; Jason Neville, 10 Buffa’s Lounge — Arsene Delay, 5; Antoine Diel, 8 Cafe Negril — Noggin, 6; In Business, 9:30 Chickie Wah Wah — Albanie Falletta, 6; Alexis & the Samurai, 8 Circle Bar — Roselit Bone, Guts Club, Mr. Universe, Phil the Tremolo King, 9 d.b.a. — Glen David Andrews, 10 DMac’s Bar & Grill — Danny Alexander, 8 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — John Fohl, 9 Hi-Ho Lounge — Bluegrass Pickin’ Party, 8; Instant Opus Improvised Series, 10 House of Blues (Restaurant & Bar) — Cary Hudson, 6 Irish House — Traditional Irish music session, 7 Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse — Gerald French & the Original Tuxedo Jazz Band, 8 The Maison — Chicken & Waffles, 5; Aurora Nealand & the Royal Roses, 7; Resident Aliens, 10 Maple Leaf Bar — George Porter Jr. Trio, 9 Ooh Poo Pah Doo Bar — James Andrews & the Crescent City All-Stars, Bobby Love, 8 Preservation Hall — The Preservation Hall Jazz Masters feat. Leroy Jones, 8, 9 & 10 Sidney’s Saloon — King James & the Special Men, 10 Snug Harbor — Charmaine Neville Band, 8 & 10 Spotted Cat — Sarah McCoy’s Oopsie Daisies, 4; Dominick Grillo & the Frenchmen Street All-Stars, 6; Jazz Vipers, 10 Three Muses — Andre Bohren, 5; Meschiya Lake, 7

CLASSICAL/CONCERTS Amy Pfrimmer, Phillip Larroque. Tulane University, Dixon Hall, (504) 865-5105; www.tulane.edu/~theatre — Perfomers include soprano Amy Pfrimmer and Phillip Larroque. Tickets $10-$20. 8 p.m. Friday.

Matthew Blaize. Trinity Episcopal Church, 1329 Jackson Ave., (504) 5220276; www.trinitynola.com — Blaize joins organist Albinas Prizgintas for a program of Bach and baroque selections.

Free. 5 p.m. Sunday.

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OPENING THIS WEEKEND Closet Monster (NR) — A creative and driven teenager (Connor Jessup) is desperate to escape his hometown and the haunting memories of his turbulent childhood. Zeitgeist Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words (R) — Interviews, concert performances and archival footage offer insight into the life and career of musician Frank Zappa. Canal Place Hunt for the Wilderpeople (PG-13) — A national manhunt is ordered for a rebellious kid (Julian Dennison) and his foster uncle (Sam Neill) who go missing in the wild New Zealand bush. Zeitgeist Nine Lives (PG) — A stuffy businessman (Kevin Spacey) finds himself trapped inside the body of his family’s cat. Chalmette Suicide Squad (PG-13) — An intelligence officer (Viola Davis) assembles a team of dangerous, incarcerated super villains (including Will Smith, Jared Leto and Margot Robbie) for a top-secret mission. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Chalmette, Kenner, Slidell, Prytania, Regal, Canal Place

NOW SHOWING Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie (R) — Watch for cameos by fashion bigwigs Jean Paul Gaultier and Kate Moss in this screwball comedy based on the British TV show. Elmwood, Prytania, Canal Place Bad Moms (R) — Moms Mila Kunis, Kathryn Hahn and Kristen Bell revolt against the tyranny of gluten-free bake sales.

Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, The Broad Theater, Chalmette, Kenner, Slidell, Regal, Canal Place Breaking a Monster (NR) — Three African-American teenage metalheads fight the man, and their record label. The Broad Theater Cafe Society (PG-13) — Jesse Eisenberg is a nebbish naif in Woody Allen’s latest offering. Elmwood, Canal Place Captain Fantastic (R) — When tragedy strikes an off-the-grid family, they cautiously emerge from their seclusion.

Elmwood, The Broad Theater Central Intelligence (PG-13) — Guns are dutifully a-blazin’ in this odd-couple action comedy with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Kevin Hart.

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Gleason chronicles former New Orleans Saint Steve Gleason and his family following his diagnosis with ALS.

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a quest in this sequel to Finding Nemo.

Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Kenner, Slidell, Regal Flight of the Butterflies 3D (NR) — A scientist chronicles lepidopteran migration.

Entergy Giant Screen Ghostbusters (PG-13) — Funny girls Melissa McCarthy and Kristen Wiig star in a remake of the cult classic with an all-female cast. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Kenner, Slidell, Regal, Canal Place Gleason (R) — The former New Orleans Saints and local cause celebre’s experience with ALS is profiled. Elmwood, West Bank, Canal Place Hillary’s America: The Secret History of the Democratic Party (PG-13) — The film by conservative ideologue Dinesh D’Souza rehashes Clinton-related conspiracy theories. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Slidell, Regal Hurricane on the Bayou (NR) — Director Greg MacGillivray explores Hurricane Katrina and Louisiana’s disappearing wetlands. Entergy Giant Screen Ice Age: Collision Course (PG) — The series’ fifth installment involves a world-ending asteroid, which probably would be merciful at this point. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Chalmette, Kenner, Slidell, Regal, Canal Place The Innocents (PG-13) — During the end days of World War II, a French doctor discovers a convent full of pregnant nuns.

The Broad Theater Into the Forest (R) — When apocalyptic blackouts destroy America’s electricity, gas and iPhones, two young women (Ellen Page, Evan Rachel Wood) struggle to survive. Zeitgeist Jason Bourne (PG-13) — Matt Damon returns to the world of combat sequences and special effects. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, The Broad Theater, Chalmette, Kenner, Slidell, Regal, Canal Place League of Gods (PG-13) — An evil spirit bewitches a king in a visually arresting Chinese fantasy. Elmwood The Legend of Tarzan (PG-13) — Shirtless Alexander Skarsgard takes on civilization.

Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Kenner, Slidell, Regal Lights Out (PG-13) — Reawaken childhood phobias at this horror movie about things that go bump in the night. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Chalmette, Kenner, Slidell, Regal Lincoln Center: Ballet Hispanico Feat.

Carmen (NR) — Ballet Hispanico performs Carmen.maquia and Club Havana, followed by behind-the-scenes and interviews with the artists. Elmwood Microbe and Gasoline (R) — The French road trip movie is by Michel Gondry, whose films use puppetry and surreal images to create dreamlike riffs. Zeitgeist Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates (R) — Two dudes discover too late that their dates are girls gone wild. Elmwood, West Bank, Kenner, Slidell, Regal The Music of Strangers: Yo-Yo Ma & the Silk Road Ensemble (PG-13) — The documentary about the cellist and other international musicians features euphoric performances. The Broad Theater Nerve (PG-13) — A modern twist on “truth or dare” has increasingly high stakes

in this thriller starring Emma Roberts.

Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Kenner, Slidell, Regal The Purge: Election Year (R) — The third (!) installment of the campy franchise in which citizens celebrate “Purge Night,” a lawless evening of mayhem.

West Bank The Secret Life of Pets (PG) — Comic luminaries Louis C.K., Hannibal Buress, Kevin Hart and Jenny Slate provide voices for this animated animal adventure. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Chalmette, Kenner, Slidell, Regal Secret Ocean 3D (NR) — Filmmaker Jean-Michel Cousteau explores the ocean’s food chain from phytoplankton to the largest whales. Entergy Giant Screen The Sound of Music (G) — An Austrian woman brings new life to the home of a widowed naval captain and seven children. Prytania Star Trek Beyond (PG-13) — The franchise lives long and prospers with another installment directed by J.J. Abrams (Lost, Star Wars: The Force Awakens). Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Chalmette, Kenner, Slidell, Regal, Canal Place Wild Cats 3D (NR) — Big kitties roam the African plains and Victoria Falls. Entergy Giant Screen Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (G) — An impoverished boy catches a break and gets to tour the reclusive Willy Wonka’s candy factory. Prytania

SPECIAL SCREENINGS Angel’s Egg — The art-house anime by Oshii Mamoru (Ghost in the Shell) plays with ideas of reality. 8:30 p.m. Tuesday. Burgundy Picture House (4117 Burgundy St.) Batman: The Killing Joke — The animated film is based on a one-off graphic novel

by Alan Moore. 5:30 p.m. Saturday. New Orleans Public Library, Mid-City Branch (3700 Orleans Ave.) Captain America: The Winter Soldier — A man in very tight pants joins forces with other superheroes to uncover a nefarious plot. 8 p.m. Friday. Audubon Zoo (6500 Magazine St.) The Dark Knight (PG-13) — Holy Christopher Nolan remake, Batman! 6 p.m. Tuesday. The Orpheum Theater (129 University Place) Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods — God of destruction Beerus battles Goku in this primary-colored anime. 7 p.m. Monday.

Cafe Istanbul (2372 St. Claude Ave.) Finding Nemo (G) — The fishy tale beat The Lion King to become cinema’s highest-grossing animated movie.

8:30 p.m. Saturday. Heritage Park (1701 Bayou Lane, Slidell) Pauline Detective — After a breakup, Pauline begins a detective game in a hotel on the Italian riviera. 7 p.m. Friday. Alliance Francaise (1519 Jackson Ave.)

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IN THE DAYS BEFORE THE INTERNET, there was no getting around the power of the media to shape the world’s understanding of public figures. Artists had a direct link to audiences through their work, but television, newspapers and other forms of mass communication built the public personas that today’s celebrities carefully control through social media.

The power of traditional media was especially true for iconoclastic and notoriously difficult-to-pin-down artist Frank Zappa. A rock ’n’ roll pioneer, innovative classical music composer and gleeful purveyor of experimental sounds and structures years before that approach took root elsewhere, Zappa was a true original. But his penchant for sexually explicit lyrics — always presented in service of sharp social satire — • Opens Aug. 5 along with his outspoken nature and striking, hippie-era physical • The Theatres at Canal Place, The presence earned him a reputaShops at Canal Place, 333 Canal St., tion that Zappa himself summathird floor, (504) 493-6535; rized as “a maniac.”

The truth about Zappa, as www.thetheatres.com seen in German filmmaker © 2016 SONY CLASSICS Thorsten Schutte’s documentary Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words, is both more complicated and more interesting. A family man and workaholic who fired bandmembers for using drugs while on tour, Zappa focused on creating entirely original music inspired by his perceptions of a hopelessly empty and frivolous American culture. Throughout his 27-year career (Zappa died from prostate cancer in 1993), he subjected himself to countless television interviews in apparent hopes of both countering his media image and delivering thoughtful, unfiltered social commentary.

Those interviews serve as primary source material for Eat That Question. The film consists solely of archival footage of Zappa, including concerts and behindthe-scenes material in addition to many little-seen TV appearances. There are no modern-day talking heads to analyze Zappa’s artistic output or friends and family to share their memories. The result is less a comprehensive overview of the artist’s life and work than an unadorned and revealing self-portrait. Eat That Question might have been subtitled “Zappa’s Revenge.”

Schutte’s well-constructed film organizes material in roughly chronological order but crisscrosses the decades to enrich a subtopic or follow one of Zappa’s speeding trains of thought. It’s freewheeling enough to mirror the collage effect found in much of Zappa’s music.

Early on, the film treats us to the shorthaired, suit-wearing avant-garde composer of 1963, inducing talkshow host Steve Allen to join him on a piece performed with drumsticks and violin bow on two overturned bicycles, accompanied by random electronic noise and a bewildered TV studio band. Zappa’s trademark fearlessness took hold right from the start.

The film moves through the warped psychedelia of Zappa’s band The Mothers of Invention to satirical rock and jazz-inflected experimentation in the 1970s and ’80s and compositions for orchestra during the last few years of his life. Zappa issued a remarkable 62 albums in 27 years, an output nearly matched by posthumous releases of new material culled from the vaults. The film necessarily leaves the impression that it’s merely skimming the surface of such a huge body of work. As Zappa liked to point out, it’s always been up to individual listeners to move beyond the hype and explore his music firsthand.

In a final interview for The Today Show, Zappa opens up about his deteriorating health and is confronted with a question about how he’d like to be remembered.

He’s obviously sincere when he says it doesn’t matter to him at all. But remembering is a task best handled by Zappa’s still-growing legion of fans — and one made easy by Eat That Question. — KEN KORMAN

Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words

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A self-portrait of the iconoclastic Frank Zappa.

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HAPPENINGS White Linen Night. New Orleans Arts District, Galleries on Julia and Camp streets and St. Charles Avenue — The annual white party and arts district open house benefits the Contemporary Arts Center and features openings, live music, cocktails, food vendors and more. 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday.

OPENING Ariodante Gallery. 535 Julia St., (504) 524-3233; www.ariodantegallery.com — New work by David Lumpkin; jewelry by Nancie Roark; opening reception 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday.

Arthur Roger Gallery. 432 Julia St., (504) 522-1999; www.arthurrogergallery.com — “From the Estate,” work by George Dureau; opening reception 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday.

Arthur Roger@434. 434 Julia St., (504) 522-1999; www.arthurrogergallery.com — “Bunny Matthews: Before and After,” drawings by the local cartoonist; opening reception 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday.

Beata Sasik Gallery. 541 Julia St., (985) 288-4170; www.beatasasik.com — “Collections,” new work by Beata Sasik; opening reception 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday.

Brand New Orleans Art Gallery. 646 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 251-2695; www. brandartnola.com — “Best of Brand,” new work by Bob Graham, Herb Roe, Olesya, Kelly Guidry, Brandon Delles and Eugene Weber; opening reception 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday.

Callan Contemporary. 518 Julia St., (504) 525-0518; www.callancontemporary.com — “Quantum Nous,” optical illusions and graphic experiments about quantum physics by James Flynn; artist’s reception 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday.

Contemporary Arts Center. 900 Camp St., (504) 528-3800; www.cacno.org — “A Building with a View: Experiments in Anarchitecture,” group exhibition by regional artists; opening reception 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Saturday.

Gallery 600 Julia. 600 Julia St., (504) 895-7375; www.gallery600julia. com — “in the shadow of a Beausoleil,” Louisiana landscapes by Chuck Broussard, opening reception 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Saturday.

George Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts. 747 Magazine St., (504) 324-9614; www.georgerodriguefoundation.org — “The Bayou Collection,” paintings by George Rodrigue inspired by Louisiana folk tales; opening reception 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Saturday.

John Bukaty Studio and Gallery. 841 Carondelet St., (970) 232-6100; www. johnbukaty.com — “Grit & Grace: Meditation in Colors,” abstract paintings by John Bukaty; opening reception 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday.

Jonathan Ferrara Gallery. 400 Julia St., (504) 522-5471; www.jonathanferraragallery.com — “No Dead Artists,” contemporary art by Alex Braverman, Nate Burbeck, Jennifer Day, Sarah Nouse, Ben Long & Jack Schooner, Ti-Rock Moore, Christopher Rico, Larry Simons and others; opening reception 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Saturday.

LeMieux Galleries. 332 Julia St., (504) 522-5988; www.lemieuxgalleries.com — “Near and Far,” photographs by Lee Deigaard; “In Our Veins,” paintings by Amy Guidry; opening reception 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday.

New Orleans Art Center. 3330 St. Claude Ave., (707) 779-9317; www.theneworleansartcenter.com — “Transcendence,” paintings, photography and sculpture by gallery artists; soft opening reception with theatrical performances 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday.

New York City’s graffiti-covered subway cars seemed to signify a great city’s descent into blighted decrepitude, but that same milieu launched the careers of epochal artists such as Keith Haring and Jean-Michel Basquiat, and graffiti was considered a visual equivalent of hip-hop and punk music. Today Haring and Basquiat are dead, and glitz has replaced grime in Manhattan, • Through Nov. 6 even as graffiti lives on around the world as • Top Mob: A History of New a democratizing force that sometimes lives up to its potential. Locally, Brandan Odums’ Orleans Graffiti vast aerosol spectacles covering blighted • Ogden Museum of Southern housing complexes and huge warehouses Art, 925 Camp St., (504) 539are compelling evocations of black history 9650, www.ogdenmuseum.org painted with a narrative sense that borders on the biblical. But most graffiti here as elsewhere is more enigmatic, like so many aggressively cryptic squiggles glimpsed briefly in passing.

This Top Mob show is a mostly local mash-up that amounts to an art historical survey of graffiti taggers dating back to the 1980s. Perhaps fittingly, it is exhibited in the Ogden Museum of Southern Art’s tunnel-like ground level annex, lending it an “underground” aura as physical as it is metaphorical. Here large numbers of small documentary photographs mingle with a series of street-art paintings in elaborate baroque frames, including some by familiar names such as Lionel Milton, a conjurer of stylized back-street romanticism who was originally known for lyrically edgy graffiti signed “Elleone.” Some have reacted to the befuddling complexity of 21st-century life by becoming agents of one-word branding. HARSH is both this local artist’s message and his signature, while “READ” appeared out of nowhere in 2006 with monosyllabic exhortations that have turned up everywhere ever since. Works that elaborate the idiom’s painterly potential include Go Fast, a pop aerosol expressionist canvas by Atlanta’s Dr. Dax, and King Cake and Sex (pictured), Los Angeles maestro Kelly “RISK” Graval’s lush aerosol evocation of local sensuality. — D. ERIC BOOKHARDT

Top Mob

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A survey of local street artists.

New Orleans Glassworks & Printmaking Studio. 727 Magazine St., (504) 529-7277; www.neworleansglassworks.com — Artist reception with chainsaw ice sculpture and documentary screenings, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday. Glass sculpture by Fabian Picaud; prints by Jessica Normington and Madeline Wieand; both ongoing.

North Shore Unitarian Universalists.

28662 Krentel Road, Lacombe, (985) 8820096; www.northshoreuu.org — “Hot Art

in a Cool Space,” work by regional artists; artist reception 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday.

Octavia Art Gallery. 454 Julia St., (504) 309-4249; www.octaviaartgallery.com — “Pop Abstraction,” oil and acrylic, mixed-media and prints by gallery artists; opening reception 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Saturday.

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denmuseum.org — “Louisiana Contemporary,” mixed-media work by 47 Louisiana artists; “Photography Camp,” images by Aubrey Edwards’ students; “Xavier University Student Art Exhibition,” new work

by Xavier students; opening reception 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Saturday. “Paper,” paper arts and works on paper from the permanent collection; “In Time We Shall Know Ourselves,” photographs by Raymond Smith; “Top Mob: A History of New Orleans Graffiti,” New Orleans-based graffiti collective Top Mob retrospective; all through Nov. 6.

Pelican Bomb Gallery X. 1612 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 252-0136; www.pelicanbomb.com — “2 Freaky 2 Friday,” new work by gallery artists; opening reception 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday.

Soren Christensen Gallery. 400 Julia St., (504) 569-9501; www.sorengallery. com — “On the Fabric of the Infinite,” mixed-media paintings by Melissa Herrington; opening reception 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Saturday.

Stella Jones Gallery. Place St. Charles, 201 St. Charles Ave., Suite 132, (504) 568-9050; www.stellajonesgallery. com — “INspired: 20 Years of African-American Art,” exhibition by gallery artists; opening reception 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday.

Steve Martin Fine Art. 624 Julia St., (504) 566-1390; www.stevemartinfineart. com — “Dream Team,” painting and photography collaborations by pop artists Olesya and Brent Houzenga; opening reception 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday.

GALLERIES Angela King Gallery. 241 Royal St., (504) 524-8211; www.angelakinggallery.com — “Conversations with Color: Contemporary Abstract Artists,” new work by Mark Erickson, Paul Tamanian, Patterson & Barnes and Michelle Gagliano, through Aug. 13.

Antenna Gallery. 3718 St. Claude Ave., (504) 298-3161; www.pressstreet.com/antenna — “KOKO’s Love: A Soap Opera Tale of One Family,” multimedia exhibition by Yoshie Sakai, through Sunday.

Antieau Gallery. 927 Royal St., (504) 304-0849; www.antieaugallery.com — “Birds of Prey,” new work by Chris Roberts-Antieau, ongoing.

Anton Haardt Gallery. 2858 Magazine St., (504) 309-4249; www.antonart.com — Folk and outsider art by Mose Tolliver, Howard Finster, Jimmy Lee Sudduth and Chuckie Williams, ongoing.

Berta’s and Mina’s Antiquities Gallery.

4138 Magazine St., (504) 895-6201 — Paintings by Mina Lanzas and Nilo Lanzas, ongoing.

Carol Robinson Gallery. 840 Napoleon Ave., (504) 895-6130; www.carolrobinsongallery.com — “Summer Group Exhibition,” new work by gallery artists, through Aug. 27.

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

CJ Nero. 839 Spain St., (504) 875-2008; www.facebook.com/craig.who.dat.nero —

“Le Jardin,” watercolors by Joleen Arthur Schiller, through Saturday.

Claire Elizabeth Gallery. 131 Decatur St., (843) 364-6196; www.claireelizabethgallery.com — “Defining Identity,” works about identity by emerging artists Dan Branch, Darneice Floyd, Emily Lovejoy and Leroy Miranda Jr., through Thursday.

Ellen Macomber Fine Art & Textiles.

1720 St. Charles Ave., (504) 314-9414; www.ellenmacomber.com — Exhibition by gallery artists, ongoing.

Frank Relle Photography. 910 Royal St., (504) 388-7601 — Selections from “Until the Water,” “Nightscapes” and “Nightshade” night photographs of Louisiana by Frank Relle, ongoing.

The Front. 4100 St. Claude Ave., (504) 301-8654; www.nolafront.org — “Summer Crush,” depictions of summer in the media by Vanessa Centeno; “Blue Arrowheads of the Barataria,” landscapes

by Stephen Rooney; “Buffet,” work about appetite by Claire Rau; “There Is No Knife Connection,” work about memory by Madeleine Wieand; all through Sunday.

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

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

Hall-Barnett Gallery. 237 Chartres St., (504) 522-5657; www.hallbarnett.com — New work by gallery artists, ongoing.

Hyph3n-Art Gallery. 1901 Royal St., (504) 264-6863; www.hyph3n.com — Group exhibition by Polina Tereshina, Walker Babington, Charles Hoffacker, Garrett Haab, Jacob Edwards, Wendy Warrelmann and Amy Ieyoub, ongoing.

La Madama Bazarre. 910 Royal St., (504) 236-5076; www.lamadamabazarre.com — Mixed-media group exhibition by Jane Talton, Lateefah Wright, Sean Yseult, Darla Teagarden and others, ongoing.

M. Francis Gallery. 1228 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 931-1915; www.mfrancisgallery.com — Paintings by Myesha Francis, ongoing.

Martin Welch Art Gallery. 223 Dauphine St., (504) 388-4240; www.martinwelchart.com — Paintings and mixed-media work by Martin Welch, ongoing.

Michalopoulos Gallery. 617 Bienville St., (504) 558-0505; www.michalopoulos.com — Paintings by James Michalopoulos, ongoing.

Myrtle Banks Building. 1307 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd. — “Mixed Messages,” new work by Jose Torres-Tama, Sean G. Clark, Iris Crey, Belinda Shinshillas, Leona Strassberg Steiner, Donna Woodley and Bottletree, through Aug. 28.

New Orleans Tattoo Museum. 1915 1/2 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., (504) 218-5319; www.nolatattoomuseum.com — “Folklore & Flash,” tattoo designs and artifacts, ongoing.

Overby Gallery. 529 N. Florida St., Covington, (985) 888-1310; www.overbygallery.com — Exhibition by gallery artists James Overby, John Goodwyne, Kathy Partridge, Linda Shelton and Ray Rouyer, ongoing.

Pamela Marquis Studio. 221 Dauphine St., (504) 615-1752; www.pamelamarquisstudio.com — New paintings by Pamela Marquis, ongoing.

Rhino Contemporary Crafts Gallery.

The Shops at Canal Place, 333 Canal

St., second floor, (504) 523-7945; www. rhinocrafts.com — “Hands of the Maker II: Collaboration,” collaborations by glass artists, through Sept. 10. Work by Natalie Nichols, Kalaya Steede, Alison Ford, Erin Gesser and others, ongoing.

RidgeWalker Glass Gallery. 2818 Rampart St., (504) 957-8075, (504) 450-2839; www.ridgewalkerglass.com — Glass, metal sculpture and paintings by Teri Walker and Chad Ridgeway, ongoing.

River House at Crevasse 22. 8122 Saro Lane, Poydras; www.cano-la.org — The sculpture garden addresses environmental themes, ongoing.

Rodrigue Studio. 721 Royal St., (504) 5814244; www.georgerodrigue.com — “The Spirit of the Game,” work about sports by George Rodrigue, through Sept. 18.

Rolland Golden Gallery. 325 E. Lockwood St., Covington, (985) 888-6588; www.rollandgoldengallery.com — “Finally Winter,” work by Rolland Golden, ongoing.

Rutland Street Gallery. 828 E. Rutland St., Covington, (985) 773-4553; www. rutlandstreetgallery.com — Group exhibition featuring Peggy Imm, Shirley Doiron, Georgie Dossouy, Len Heatherly, Brooke Bonura and others, ongoing.

Salon Gallery. 2334 Marengo St. — “Engrained,” wood panel paintings by Sarah Nelson, through Aug. 24.

Severio’s Gallery. 834 Chartres St., (917) 318-4300; www.ladylunaphotography.com — “French Quarter Fabulous,” photographs by Linda Minutola, through Aug. 20.

ShiNola Gallery. 1813 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. — Group exhibition by gallery artists, ongoing.

Sibley Gallery. 3427 Magazine St., (504) 899-8182; www.sibleygallery.com — Exhibition by gallery artists, ongoing.

The Spielman Gallery. 1332 Washington Ave., (504)-899-7670; www.davidspielman.com — Black and white travel, Hurricane Katrina and Gulf South photographs

by David Spielman, ongoing.

St. Tammany Art Association. 320 N. Columbia St., Covington, (985) 8928650; www.sttammanyartassociation.org — “National Juried Summer Show,” work by emerging artists, through Aug. 20.

Sutton Galleries. 519 Royal St., (504) 581-1914; www.suttongalleries.com — New work by Isabelle Dupuy, ongoing.

Thomas Mann Gallery I/O. 1812 Magazine St., (504) 581-2113; www.thomasmann. com — “Glass with a Twist,” group exhibition of artisan-made glass jewelry and cocktail ware, through Sept. 10.

Tripolo Gallery. 401 N. Columbia St., Covington, (985) 893-1441 — Exhibition by gallery artists, ongoing.

United Bakery Gallery. 1337 St. Bernard Ave., (504) 908-9412 — “Piano & Poker,” new work by Daniel Grey, Liam Conway, Todd Lyons, Sarah Davis, Lauren Miller, Brianna Serene Kelly and Galen Cassidy Peria, ongoing.

UNO-St. Claude Gallery. 2429 St. Claude Ave., (504) 280-6493; www.finearts.uno. edu — “Presences,” mixed-media work by current Master of Fine Art degree candidates, through Sunday.

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

Royal St., (504) 523-4662; www.hnoc. org — “Money, Money, Money! Currency Holdings from the Historic New Orleans Collection,” coins, paper notes, counterfeit detectors and political cartoons dealing with currency, through Oct. 29. “Voices of Progress: 20 Women Who Changed New Orleans,” photographs, films and ephemera from women’s rights activists, through Sept. 11. Hand-carved decoy ducks; “The Seignouret-Brulatour House: A New Chapter,” model of a 200-year-old French Quarter building and historic site; both ongoing.

Louisiana Children’s Museum. 420 Julia St., (504) 523-1357; www.lcm.org — “Voyage to Vietnam,” family-friendly video, materials and crafts saluting the Tet Festival and Vietnamese culture, through Sept. 11. Historic French Quarter life and architecture exhibit by The Historic New Orleans Collection, ongoing.

Louisiana State Museum Cabildo. 701 Chartres St., (504) 568-6968; www.lsm. crt.state.la.us — “Louisiana: A Medley of Cultures,” art and display exploring Louisiana’s Native American, African and European influences, ongoing.

Louisiana State Museum Presbytere. 751 Chartres St., (504) 568-6968; www.lsm. crt.state.la.us — “From the Big Apple to the Big Easy,” Carnival costume designs

by Helen Clark Warren and John C. Scheffler, through Dec. 4. “Living with Hurricanes: Katrina and Beyond,” interactive displays and artifacts; “It’s Carnival Time in Louisiana,” Carnival artifacts, costumes, jewelry and other items; both ongoing.

National Food & Beverage Foundation.

1504 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 569-0405; www.natfab.org — “Tujague’s: 160 Years of Tradition,” photographs, awards and memorabilia about the restaurant, ongoing.

National World War II Museum. 945 Magazine St., (504) 527-6012; www. nationalww2museum.org — “Tom Lea: LIFE and World War II,” paintings and illustrations by the war correspondent, through December.

New Orleans Museum of Art. City Park, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, (504) 658-4100; www.noma.org — “The Essence of Things: Design and the Art of Reduction,” everyday objects covering 100 years of design history, through Sept. 11.

Old U.S. Mint. 400 Esplanade Ave., (504) 568-6993; www.louisianastatemuseum.org/museums/the-old-us-mint — “Time Takes a Toll,” conserved instruments featuring Fats Domino’s piano, through December.

CALL FOR ARTISTS Copycat. Hammond Regional Art Center’s juried contest seeks work that engages with ideas of copying, forgery, authorship and copyright. Visit www.hammondarts. com for details.

Utility box street gallery artists. Community Visions Unlimited seeks artists to paint public utility boxes around the city.

Visit www.cvunola.org or email cvunola@ gmail.com for details.

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THEATER The Illusion. Tulane University, Lupin Theatre, 16 Newcomb Place — The New Orleans Shakespeare Festival at Tulane presents Tony Kushner’s adaptation of the 17th-century play, in which a desperate father seeks the help of a sorcerer. Visit www.neworleansshakespeare.org for details. Tickets $20-$30. 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 1:30 p.m. Saturday.

Imposters. Playhouse NOLA, 3214 Burgundy St. — In a production from Great Beast Theater, playwright Mark Chrisler retells the life of scientist Alan Turing with help from two robots and mathematician/anarchist collective Nicolas Bourbaki. Email greatbeasttheater@yahoo. com for details. Tickets $10 or pay-whatyou-can. 11 p.m. Saturday, 9 p.m. Sunday.

Ragtime. Marigny Opera House, 725 St. Ferdinand St., (504) 948-9998; www.marignyoperahouse. org — Terrence McNally’s musical tells the story of early 20th-century American groups. Presented by Cripple Creek Theatre Company. Free admission.

8 p.m. Friday-Sunday.

The Rose Tattoo. Dillard University, Samuel DuBois Cook Theatre — The Tennessee Williams Theatre Company of New Orleans presents Williams’ play about a grieving widow, her daughter and their love affairs. Visit www.twtheatrenola.com or call (504) 264-2580 for tickets. Tickets $20-$25. 8 p.m.

Friday-Sunday.

CABARET, BURLESQUE & VARIETY American Goddesses. Mag’s 940, 940 Elysian Fields Ave., (504) 948-1888; www.mags940bar.com — Gaslight Girls, Ember Blaize and Lefty Lucy present a burlesque tribute to Neil Gaiman. Tickets $10-$25. 10 p.m. Saturday.

American Mess. Barcadia, 601 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 335-1740; www.barcadianeworleans.com — Katie East hosts local and touring comedians alongside burlesque performances. Free admission.

8:30 p.m. Wednesday.

The Blue Book Cabaret. Bourbon Pub and Parade, 801 Bourbon St., (504) 529-2107; www.bourbonpub.com — Bella Blue and a rotating cast including Darling Darla James, Nikki LeVillain, Cherry Brown and Ben Wisdom perform classic and contemporary burlesque and drag.

Visit www.thebellalounge.com for details.

Tickets $10. 10 p.m. Saturday.

Burgundy Burlesque. The Saint Hotel, Burgundy Bar, 931 Canal St., (504) 5225400; www.thesainthotelneworleans.com — Trixie Minx leads a weekly burlesque performance featuring live jazz. Free ad-

mission; reserved table $10. 9 p.m. Friday.

Burlesque Ballroom. Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse, 300 Bourbon St., (504) 553-2299; www.sonesta.com/imjazzplayhouse — Trixie Minx stars in the weekly 1960s-style burlesque show featuring music by Romy Kaye & the Mercy Buckets. Call (504) 553-2331 for details.

Midnight Friday.

Burlesque Boozy Brunch. SoBou, 310 Chartres St., (504) 552-4095; www.sobounola.com — A burlesque performance by Bella Blue and friends accompanies brunch service. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday.

Camellia Bay Burlesque. AllWays Lounge, 2240 St. Claude Ave., (504) 758-5590; www.theallwayslounge.com — GoGo McGregor hosts a performance by the Alabaman burlesque troupe. Tickets $10. 10 p.m. Saturday.

Monday’s a Drag. House of Blues (Big Mama’s Lounge), 229 Decatur St., (504) 310-4999; www.houseofblues.com/neworleans — Nicole Lynn Foxx hosts local drag performers. 8 p.m. Monday.

Risq. Harrah’s Casino (Masquerade), 8 Canal St., (504) 533-6000; www. masquerade-nightclub.com — Bella Blue and≈the Foxglove Revue perform in the burlesque series. Free admission. 8 p.m. Friday.

Talk Nerdy to Me. Dragon’s Den (upstairs), 435 Esplanade Ave., (504) 9405546; www.dragonsdennola.com — The weekly sci-fi-themed revue features burlesque performers, comedians and sideshow acts. Tickets $10. 7 p.m. Saturday.

Theatre Nouveau. Jax Brewery, 600 Decatur St., (504) 299-7163 — Cherry Bombshell and Queenie O’Hart produce the burlesque revue. Tickets $10.

8 p.m. Monday.

Whiskey & Rhinestones. Gravier Street Social, 523 Gravier St., (504) 941-7629; www.gravierstreetsocial.com — Bella Blue hosts a burlesque show. Visit www. thebellalounge.com for details. Tickets $10. 9 p.m. Thursday.

COMEDY All Together. The New Movement, 2706 St. Claude Ave., (504) 302-8264; www. newmovementtheater.com — Storytellers and comedians come together for a monthly showcase. 8:30 p.m. Friday.

Bear with Me. Twelve Mile Limit, 500 S. Telemachus St., (504) 488-8114; www. facebook.com/twelve.mile.limit — Julie Mitchell and Laura Sanders host an openmic comedy show. Sign-up at 8:30 p.m., show at 9 p.m. Monday.

Chris & Tami. The New Movement, 2706 St. Claude Ave., (504) 302-8264; www.

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FEW ROLES REQUIRE AN ACTOR TO EXPRESS THE FULL RANGE OF HUMAN EMOTIONS, but Serafina delle Rose (Lillian J. Small), the central character of Tennessee Williams’ The Rose Tattoo, explores the entire spectrum of misery, anger, jealousy, fear, lust, madness and eventual joy.

During her masterful, more-than-two-hour performance, Small never leaves the stage as her character cycles through profound stages of grief after learning her husband Rosario was killed in a traffic accident. Coincidentally, Serafina discovers he may have been unfaithful, a crushing blow that threatens her sanity. Like many Williams characters, she struggles with depression and alcohol abuse, but her evolution is uplifting.

The Rose Tattoo, presented at Dillard University’s Samuel DuBois Cook Theatre, is the first production in the Tennessee Williams Theatre Company of New Orleans’ second season, and it features outstanding performances and direction and significant technical • Aug. 5-7 skill. A relatively large cast, evoca• 8 p.m. Friday-Sunday tive set and effective sound design • Dillard University elicit the atmosphere of a small coastal community populated with characters • Samuel DuBois Cook Theatre including a mad woman, town gossips • 2601 Gentilly Blvd. and farm animals.

• (504) 264-2580 Written in 1950, The Rose Tattoo — which won a Tony Award for best play • www.twtheatrenola.com — depicts an immigrant family living on the Mississippi coast. New Orleans’ PHOTO BY RIDE HAMILTON huge Sicilian population during the period, as well as Williams’ Sicilian romantic partner Frank Merlo, inspired the play.

Credible Sicilian accents and authentic mannerisms, including animated gesticulations, amplify Williams’ dialogue, creating delightful and unexpected moments.

Seated onstage within a few feet of the actors, the audience is engulfed in sensations of heat, humidity and religious superstition. Cicadas chirp as Serafina’s daughter Rosa captures lightning bugs in a jar.

Newly pregnant, Serafina is passionately in love with her husband Rosario, whose chest bears a tattooed image of a rose. Serafina is making dresses for the town’s high school graduation, including one for Rosa, when a mysterious woman, Estelle Hohengarten (Destani Smith), arrives to request a coral-colored silk shirt for her “wild” lover, whose measurements happen to match Rosario’s.

“A man that’s wild is hard for a woman to hold, but if he was tame, would the woman want to hold him?” Estelle rhetorically asks Serafina.

Pushing the limits of the modern attention span, this production of The Rose Tattoo, directed by company co-artistic director Augustin J. Correro, sustains the imagination. Serafina’s friend Assunta (Mary Pauley), parish priest Father de Leo (Michael Sullivan), Peppina (Rachel Ridgeway), Rosa (Linnea Gregg), Rosa’s boyfriend Jack Hunter (Matthew Raetz) and even the goat (Erin Cessna) continually react to Serafina’s emotional chaos, resulting in the choreographed dynamism of an array of strong performances.

Alvaro Mangiacavallo (Mike Spara), a banana truck driver run off the road, is just the tonic Serafina needs — passionate, impulsive and not just a little bit wild.

The Rose Tattoo is a theatrical experience not to be missed, providing a flavor of New Orleans’ rich cultural history in the artistic vein of Williams.

— MARY RICKARD

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newmovementtheater.com — Chris Trew and Tami Nelson perform improv weekly.

9:30 p.m Wednesday.

Close Me Out. Hi-Ho Lounge, 2239 St. Claude Ave., (504) 945-4446; www. hiholounge.net — Local storytellers recount inebriated adventures. Andrew Healan hosts. 8 p.m. Saturday.

Comedy Beast. Howlin’ Wolf Den, 907 S. Peters St., (504) 529-5844; www.thehowlinwolf.com — Massive Fraud presents stand-up comedy. 8:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Comedy Catastrophe. Lost Love Lounge, 2529 Dauphine St., (504) 949-2009; www.lostlovelounge.com — Cassidy Henehan hosts a stand-up show.

10 p.m. Tuesday.

Comedy Cup. Fair Grinds Coffeehouse (St. Claude), 2221 St. Claude Ave., (504) 917-9073; www.fairgrinds.com — Area comedians perform at the open mic. 7 p.m. Saturday.

Comedy F—k Yeah. Dragon’s Den (upstairs), 435 Esplanade Ave., (504) 940-5546; www.dragonsdennola.com — Local comics perform at a stand-up show. 8:30 p.m. Friday.

Comedy Gold. House of Blues, 225 Decatur St., (504) 310-4999; www.houseofblues.com/neworleans — Leon Blanda hosts a stand-up showcase of local and traveling comics. 7 p.m. Wednesday.

Comedy Gumbeaux. Howlin’ Wolf Den, 907 S. Peters St., (504) 5295844; www.thehowlinwolf.com — Freder-

ick “RedBean” Plunkett hosts a standup show. 8 p.m. Thursday.

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

8 p.m. Saturday.

Dean’s List. The New Movement, 2706 St. Claude Ave., (504) 302-8264; www.newmovementtheater.com — Kaitlin Marone, Margee Green and Cyrus Cooper perform improv. 8 p.m. Wednesday.

The Franchise. The New Movement, 2706 St. Claude Ave., (504) 302-8264; www.newmovementtheater.com — The New Movement’s improv troupes perform. 9 p.m. Friday.

Friday Night Laughs. NOLA Comedy Theater, 5039 Freret St., (504) 231-7011; www.nolacomedy.com — Jackie Jenkins Jr. hosts an open mic. Sign-up at 10 p.m., show at 11 p.m. Friday.

Go Ahead. The New Movement, 2706 St. Claude Ave., (504) 302-8264; www.newmovementtheater.com — Kaitlin Marone and Shawn Dugas host a short lineup of alternative comics. 7:30 p.m. Saturday.

Hot Sauce. Voodoo Mystere Lounge, 718 N. Rampart St., (504) 304-1568 — Vincent Zambon and Leon Blanda host a comedy showcase. 8 p.m. Thursday.

Jeff D’s Comedy Cabaret. Oz, 800 Bourbon St., (504) 593-9491; www.ozorleans. com — Jeff D hosts the comedy showcase. 10 p.m. Friday.

Knockout! The New Movement, 2706 St. Claude Ave., (504) 302-8264; www.newmovementtheater.com — Two comedy acts compete to win an audience vote.

9:30 p.m. Monday.

Laugh Out Loud Comedy for a Cause. Irish House, 1432 St. Charles Ave., (504) 595-6755; www.theirishhouseneworleans.com — Wes Cannon, Nature Boy, James Cusimano and JD Sledge perform at a show benefiting New Orleans Lymphomaniacs. Tickets $20. 8:30 p.m. Friday.

Local Uproar. AllWays Lounge, 2240 St. Claude Ave., (504) 758-5590; www. theallwayslounge.com — Paul Oswell and Benjamin Hoffman host a comedy showcase with free food and ice cream.

8 p.m. Saturday.

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

Night Church. Sidney’s Saloon, 1200 St. Bernard Ave., (504) 947-2379; www. sidneyssaloon.com — Benjamin Hoffman and Paul Oswell host a standup show, and there’s free ice cream.

8:30 p.m. Thursday.

NOLA Comedy Hour. Hi-Ho Lounge, 2239 St. Claude Ave., (504) 945-4446; www.hiholounge.net — Duncan Pace hosts an open mic. Sign-up at 6:30 p.m., show at 7 p.m. Sunday.

Saturday Night Laughs. The Turtle, 8001 Karen St., (504) 737-6301 — B Dub hosts a slate of local comedians, and there’s an open mic. 9 p.m. Saturday.

Stage Time. House of Blues, 225 Decatur St., (504) 310-4999; www.houseofblues.com/neworleans — Leon Blanda hosts an open mic. Sign-up 7 p.m., show 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Stoked. Howlin’ Wolf Den, 907 S. Peters St., (504) 529-5844; www.thehowlinwolf.com — Joe Cardosi, Mickey Henehan, Julie Mitchell and Vincent Zambon perform at the stand-up showcase.

Mary-Devon Dupuy and Lane Lonion host. 10:30 p.m. Friday.

Think You’re Funny? Carrollton Station Bar and Music Club, 8140 Willow St., (504) 865-9190; www.carrolltonstation. com — Brothers Cassidy and Mickey Henehan host an open mic. Sign-up at 8 p.m., show 9 p.m. Wednesday.

Why So Serious? Lucky’s, 1625 St. Charles Ave., (504) 523-6538 — Dante Hale hosts the open mic. Sign-up 8:30 p.m., show 9 p.m. Wednesday.

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TUESDAY 2 Keller Williams Career Night. Keller Williams, 3197 Richland Ave., Metairie, (504) 455-0100; www.kw.com — The Keller Williams Metairie Office hosts a career fair for people interested in working in real estate. Free admission.

5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Night Out for Safety and Liberation.

Frenchmen Street — Families and Friends of Louisiana’s Incarcerated Children, VOTE, andBreakOUT! host a community gathering to highlight social justice issues. There are games, live music and a photo booth. Visit www.fflic.org for details. Free admission. 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

OPSB Unification Transition Plan Meeting. St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church, 7300 Crowder Blvd., (504) 242-1313; www.smgnola.com — The Orleans Parish School Board invites the local community to offer feedback on a working draft of the plan to unify Orleans Parish public schools under local governance. Comments also may be made online. 6 p.m.

Tabletop Roleplaying Group. Robert E. Smith Library, 6301 Canal Blvd., (504) 596-2638; www.neworleanspubliclibrary. org — Patrons ages 18 and up meet to play Dungeons and Dragons and other tabletop games. Free admission. 6 p.m.

Waterworld: The Aqua Play Fundraiser. Siberia, 2227 St. Claude Ave., (504) 265-8855; www.siberianola.com — DJ, musical and burlesque performances benefit Waterworld: The Aqua Play, an upcoming poolside theatrical production.

Suggested donation $10. 10 p.m.

WEDNESDAY 3 ABCs of Medicare. Peoples Health New Orleans Jazz Market, 1436 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 371-5849; www.phjmno.org — Christy Levy leads the discussion of Medicare basics. Free admission. 10 a.m.

Audubon Go. Audubon Zoo, 6500 Magazine St., (504) 581-4629; www. auduboninstitute.org — The zoo hosts an after-hours party and game for Pokemon Go players. Costumes encouraged. Contact bwalken@auduboninstitute.org for details. Tickets $10. 7 p.m.

Burgers and Dogs for Southern Decadence. Cafe Lafitte in Exile, 901 Bourbon St., (504) 522-8397; www.lafittes. com — A cookout benefits the Southern Decadence Foundation, ARNO animal rescue and NOAGE elder care groups.

Admission $10; includes food. 5 p.m.

Community Printshop Members & Volunteer Meeting. New Orleans Community Printshop & Darkroom, 1201 Mazant St.; www.nolacommunityprintshop.org — The printshop seeks members to assist with Open Shop days, complete administrative duties, update social media, host gallery events and work with its Youth Program.

Contact communityprintshop@gmail. com for details. Free admission. 7:30 p.m.

Creative Grind. The Rook Cafe, 4516 Freret St., (618) 520-9843 — Designers, artists and writers meet to share work and offer feedback. Visit www.neworleans.aiga.org/event/creative-grind for details. 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Habitat for Humanity Homebuyers Presentation. Joe W. Brown Park, 5601 Read Blvd., (504) 355-7175; www.friendsofjoewbrownpark.org — The homebuilding organization shares information on buying a home through Habitat for Humanity.

Free admission. 6 p.m.

Kids Pottery Workshop. Longue Vue House and Gardens, 7 Bamboo Road, (504) 488-5488; www.longuevue.com — Maureen Kennedy of Bern Ceramics leads the clay pot art workshop for kids ages 5-10 and their guardians. Registration $35; includes entry for one adult and one child. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Lunchbox Lecture. National World War II Museum, 945 Magazine St., (504) 527-6012; www.nationalww2museum.org — Museum staff members lead discusions of World War II-related topics. Free admission. Noon.

Newcomb Summer Hours. Newcomb Art Museum, Tulane University, Woldenberg Art Center, (504) 314-2406; www. newcombartmuseum.tulane.edu — The galleries stay open late for artist talks, receptions and special exhibits. Free admission. 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Puppy Happy Hour. Carousel Bar & Lounge, Hotel Monteleone, 214 Royal St., (504) 523-3341; www.hotelmonteleone. com — During a happy hour, the bar donates a portion of its proceeds to the SPCA. Free admission. 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

PREVIEW KERMIT RUFFINS & THE BARBECUE SWINGERS, DIRTY DOZEN BRASS BAND, BIG SAM’S FUNKY NATION (pictured), Bill Summers & Jazalsa and others headline Satchmo SummerFest, which celebrates Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong’s birthday in a three-day festival in • Aug. 5-7 Jackson Square.

• Noon-9 p.m. Friday The festival moves from its longtime home at the Old U.S. Mint to Jackson Square, and the 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday scholarly portion of the event features talks and 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday film screenings at Le Petit Theatre du Vieux • Jackson Square, Carre. Marci Schramm, executive director of French Quarter Festivals Inc., says increased 700 Decatur St. attendance prompted the move.

• (504) 522-5730; “For years the attendance hovered around 30,000 people, but a couple of years ago we www.fqfi.org/satchmo hit 57,000,” Schramm says. “It was the year we featured Allen Toussaint as the headliner, and we realized that we need more space.”

There will be two stages in Jackson Square, including one inside a large tent, and the festival added an indoor stage at the Louisiana State Museum’s Arsenal. There also will be an indoor kids’ activities area. Picnic tables with large umbrellas and misting stations will be set up in the square. Other regular festival features include free dancing lessons, a trumpet tribute to Armstrong and a jazz Mass at St. Augustine Catholic Church followed by a second-line parade to the festival.

Jazz vocalist Catherine Russell, daughter of the late Luis Russell, a long-time Armstrong bandmate, performs. The music lineup also includes PresHall Brass, Victor Goines, Wendell Brunious, Leroy Jones & New Orleans’ Finest, Charmaine Neville, Treme Brass Band, Jeremy Davenport and others.

Festival admission is $5; free for children 12 and under. — ZAYN ABIDIN

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THURSDAY 4 The Anarchist’s Guide to Historic House Museums. Gallier House Museum, 1132 Royal St., (504) 525-5661; www.hgghh. org — Franklin Vagnone’s lecture is based on his book of the same name. Free admission. 6 p.m.

Central City Supper Club. Dryades Public Market, 1307 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 333-6100; www.dryadespublicmarket.com — Levi Raines of Compere Lapin is the guest chef at a four-course dinner.

Tickets $65. 7 p.m.

Evacuteer Introductory Training. Algiers Regional Library, 3014 Holiday Drive, Algiers, (504) 529-7323; www.neworleanspubliclibrary.org — The session provides training for evacuation assistance volunteers. Free admission. 6 p.m.

Kids Paint Party. Perino’s Home and Garden, 3100 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 834-7888; www.perinos. com — Kids ages 3 and up paint a wooden sno-ball. Tickets $20. 11 a.m.

Ogden After Hours. Ogden Museum of Southern Art, 925 Camp St., (504) 539-

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9600; www.ogdenmuseum.org — The galleries stay open late for artist talks, receptions and live music. Admission $10.

6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Psychic Affair. Encore Music Club, 2708 North Hullen St., Metairie, (504) 875-4012; www.encoremusicclub.com — Local and traveling psychics perform readings. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday-Sunday.

Summer of Sustainability Dinner Series.

Audubon Aquarium of the Americas, 1 Canal St., (504) 581-4629; www.auduboninstitute.org/visit/aquarium — The six-course dinner by local chefs has wine pairings and benefits Audubon’s sustainable seafood program. Tickets $150.

6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Treme Coffeehouse Art Market. Treme Coffeehouse, 1501 St. Philip St., (504)

264-1132 — Local artists sell crafts at the weekly market. 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

VSNO Social Run. Varsity Sports, 3450 Magazine St., (504) 899-4144; www.varsityrunning.com — Runners meet for a 3- to 6-mile run, followed by a social hour. 6 p.m.

World War II Discussion Group. East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie, (504) 838-1190; www.jefferson.lib.la.us — Historian Brian Altobello hosts a monthly group for history buffs. 7 p.m.

FRIDAY 5 First Fridays on the Boulevard. Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard, (504) 528-1806; www.ochaleyblvd.org — Restaurants, music venues and businesses along the

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Friday Nights at NOMA. New Orleans Museum of Art, City Park, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, (504) 658-4100; www.noma. org — The museum stays open late for live music, a discussion of fish preserving methods by Brennan’s New Orleans sous chef Ryan Hacker and a tour of museum special exhibits led by New Movement Theater comedians. Free with museum admission. 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

James Beard Preview Dinner. Grand Isle Restaurant, 575 Convention Center Blvd., (504) 520-8530; www.grandislerestaurant.com — Executive Chef Ryan Haigler serves a four-course dinner in advance of an appearance at New York’s James Beard House. Tickets $65, or $95 with beverage pairings. 7 p.m.

Satchmo SummerFest. Jackson Square — Celebrating the life and music of Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong, the festival offers live music, seminars, family activities, local food and more. Visit www.fqfi.org for details. Admission $5, kids free. Noon to 9 p.m. Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday.

Sip and Shop on Bayou Road. Kitchen Witch Cookbooks, 1452 N. Broad St., (504) 528-8382; www.kwcookbooks. com — Kitchen Witch Book Shop hosts a neighborhood shop-and-stroll with complimentary wine and beer. Free parking and bike racks available. 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

National Underwear Day Parade NOLA. Washington Square — The parade rolls with two goals: to collect 1,000 pieces of underwear for the New Orleans Mission and to set a record for the largest gathering of underwear-clad individuals.

A party at Castillo Blanco follows. Free admission. 6 p.m.

SATURDAY 6 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.

The Big Picture Health Event. Oakdale Park, 650 Wall Blvd., Gretna, (504) 3643684; www.jeffparish.net — Priority Health Care celebrates National Health Center Week with family fun, games, an art contest, music and school-supply giveaways.

Free admission. Noon.

Broadmoor Arts & Wellness Center Turns One. Broadmoor Arts & Wellness Center, 3900 Gen. Taylor St., (504) 219-5130; www.broadmoorimprovement.com — The center celebrates its first anniversary with sno-balls, food trucks, a drum circle, yoga, chair massages, pottery and other activities. Free admission. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Covington Art Market. Covington Trailhead, 419 N. Hampshire St., Covington — The market features a variety of work from local and regional artists, including jewelry, crafts, photography, paintings and more. Visit www. sttammanyartassociation.org for details.

9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

French Bilingual Story Time. Nix Library, 1401 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 596-2630; www.nutrias.org — Children listen to stories in French and English and learn French words and songs. Free admission. 2 p.m.

Fulton Street Block Party. Fulton Street at Poydras Street — A block party hosted by Fulton Street businesses coincides with the Whitney White Linen Night art festival on Julia Street and has specialty cocktails, DJ performances and other entertainment. Free admission. 9 p.m.

Harvest Fest. Deutsches Haus, 1023 Ridgewood St., Metairie, (504) 522-8014; www.deutscheshaus.org — The festival features German food, music and dancing.

Admission $6, members and kids 11-under free. 4:30 p.m.

JPL Mystery Writers/Readers Festival.

Jefferson Parish East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie, (504) 838-1190 — Local mystery writers and readers discuss the genre and the use of New Orleans as a setting. Free admission. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Oz White Party. Oz, 800 Bourbon St., (504) 593-9491; www.ozorleans.com — Perseana Shoulders hosts the dance club’s annual white party. 10 p.m.

Wild Nights Insect Adventure. Audubon Wilderness Park, 14001 River Road, (504) 581-4629 — Audubon entomologists share details about bugs in the wild, followed by a nature walk and sandwich dinner. Visit www.audubonnatureinstitute. org for details. Tickets $125, members $115. 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

SUNDAY 7 A Barista’s Guide to Cold Brewing. Mojo Coffee House, 4700 Freret St., (504) 8752243; www.facebook.com/mojo.on.magazine — Barista Ronnie Pelton’s workshop covers the essential summer coffee drink.

Free admission. 7 p.m.

Beneath the Weight. East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie, (504) 838-1190; www.jefferson.lib.la.us — SelfCare Health Initiatives’ lecture series combats stress-related eating habits. Visit www.beneaththeweight.org for details.

Free admission. 1:30 p.m.

Bubbly and Brunch. Martin Wine Cellar, 3827 Baronne St., (504) 899-7411; www. martinwinecellar.com — The wine purveyor hosts a tasting of Champagne cocktails with brunch bites. Admission $35. 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Locks of Love Cut-A-Thon. Paul Mitchell Beauty School, 3321 Hessmer Ave., Metairie, (504) 212-3321; www.paulmitchell. edu/metairie — A hair-collecting drive benefits the Locks of Love nonprofit, which provides wigs and hairpieces for children suffering from hair loss due to cancer, alopecia and other circumstances.

Haircuts $15. Noon to 5 p.m.

Summer Blood Drive. Rock ’n’ Bowl, 3000 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 861-1700; www. rocknbowl.com — The Organ Grinders and New Orleans Musicians’ Clinic hold a Hawaiian-themed blood drive featuring live music and dance performances.

Costumes encouraged. Contact (504) 415-3514 or goodhealth@nomaf.org for details. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

MONDAY 8 Photography Club. Algiers Regional Library, 3014 Holiday Drive, Algiers, (504) 529-7323; www.neworleanspubliclibrary.org — Beginning and experienced photographers meet to share work, discuss technique and participate in monthly photo assignments.

Free admission. 4:30 p.m.

FARMERS MARKETS Covington Farmers Market. Covington Trailhead, 419 N. Hampshire St., Covington — The Northshore market offers local produce, meat, seafood, breads, prepared foods, plants and music. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday.

Crescent City Farmers Market Magazine.

Magazine Street Market, Magazine and Girod streets, (504) 861-5898; www. marketumbrella.org — The market features produce, flowers and food. 8 a.m. to noon Saturday.

Crescent City Farmers Market Mid-City.

American Can Apartments, 3700 Orleans Ave. — Mid-City’s evening market features fresh produce and prepared items.

3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday.

Crescent City Farmers Market Tulane.

Tulane University Square, 200 Broadway St., (504) 865-5000; www.tulane.edu — The weekly market features produce, dairy items, kettle corn, plants and flowers. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday.

CRISP Farms Market. CRISP Farms Market, 1330 France St.; www.facebook. com/crispfarms — The urban farm offers greens, produce, herbs and seedlings. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday.

French Market. French Market, corner of Gov. Nicholls Street and French Market Place, (504) 522-2621; www.frenchmarket.org — The historic French Quarter market offers local produce, seafood, herbs, baked goods, coffee and prepared foods. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.

Gretna Farmers Market. Gretna Farmers Market, Huey P. Long Avenue between Third and Fourth streets, Gretna, (504) 361-1822 — The weekly rain-or-shine market features more than 25 vendors offering fruits and vegetables, meats, prepared foods, baked goods, honey and flowers. 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday.

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

Hollygrove Market. Hollygrove Market & Farm, 8301 Olive St., (504) 483-7037 — The urban farm operates a daily fresh market. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday.

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

ReFresh Project Community Garden Farmers Market. ReFresh Project, 300 N. Broad St.; www.broadcommunityconnections.org — The market offers local produce, homemade kimchi, cocoa-fruit leather, pesto and salad dressing. 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday.

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

Sankofa Mobile Market. Lower 9th Ward Community Center, 5234 N. Claiborne Ave. — The Sankofa market truck offers seasonal produce from the Sankofa Garden. 11 a.m. to noon Tuesday. The truck also stops at 6322 St. Claude Ave. 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Sunday.

Vietnamese Farmers Market. Vietnamese Farmers Market, 14401 Alcee Fortier Blvd.

— Fresh produce, baked goods and live poultry are available at this early morning market. 5 a.m. Saturday.

Westwego Farmers & Fisheries Market.

Westwego Farmers & Fisheries Market, Sala Avenue at Fourth Street, Westwego, (504) 341-9083; www.cityofwestwego. com/content/westwego-farmers-market — The monthly West Bank market offers produce, eggs, pickles, baked goods, art, live music and pony rides. 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.

SPORTS New Orleans Zephyrs. Zephyr Field, 6000 Airline Drive, Metairie, (504) 7345155; www.zephyrsbaseball.com — The New Orleans Zephyrs play the Iowa Cubs and the Nashville Sounds. 6 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday, Saturday and Monday, 7 p.m. Thursday-Friday, 4 p.m. Sunday.

WORDS BSB Open Mic. Banks Street Bar, 4401 Banks St., (504) 486-0258; www. banksstreetbarandgrill.com — Poets share new work at the open mic. 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday.

Catahoula Release Party. Dante’s Kitchen (Sarsaparilla), 736 Dante St., (504) 8613121; www.danteskitchen.com — The literary and arts zine celebrates its third issue at a cocktail and release party.

6 p.m. Tueday.

Esoterotica. AllWays Lounge, 2240 St. Claude Ave., (504) 758-5590; www. theallwayslounge.com — Local writers read from erotic stories, poetry and other pieces. Visit www.esoterotica.com for details. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday.

Maple Leaf Poetry Reading. Maple Leaf Bar, 8316 Oak St., (504) 866-9359; www. mapleleafbar.com — The Maple Leaf hosts the longest continuously running poetry reading series in the country.

3 p.m. Sunday.

Nicole M.K. Eiden. Garden District Book Shop, The Rink, 2727 Prytania St., (504) 895-2266; www.gardendistrictbookshop.com — The poet reads from her debut collection I Am One of You. 2 p.m. Sunday.

Reading Between the Wines. Pearl Wine Co., 3700 Orleans Ave., (504) 483-6314; www.pearlwineco.com — Attendees share book recommendations and enjoy wine and cheese at an informal literary salon. 7 p.m. Wednesday.

StoryQuest. New Orleans Museum of Art, City Park, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, (504) 658-4100; www.noma.org — Authors, actors and artists read children’s books and send kids on art quests through the museum. 11:30 a.m. Saturday.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Arc of Greater New Orleans. The organization for people with intellectual disabilities seeks donations of Mardi Gras beads.

Visit www.arcgno.org for details.

Bayou Rebirth Wetlands Education. Bayou Rebirth seeks volunteers

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CASA New Orleans. The organization seeks volunteer court-appointed special advocates to represent abused and neglected children in New Orleans. Training and support provided. Call (504) 5221962 or email info@casaneworleans.org.

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

Edible Schoolyard. Edible Schoolyard seeks community volunteers and interns to assist in kitchen and garden classes.

Visit www.esynola.org/get-involved or email amelia@esynola.org.

Golden Opportunity Adult Literacy Program. GOAL seeks volunteers to conduct courses for reading comprehension, GED preparation and English language learning. Call (504) 373-4496.

Greater New Orleans Fair Housing Action Center. The center seeks part-time civil rights investigators with excellent writing skills, reliable transportation and no criminal convictions to help expose housing discrimination. Call (504) 717-4257 or email mmorgan@gnofairhousing.org.

Green Light New Orleans. The group seeks volunteers to help install free energy-efficient lightbulbs in homes.

Visit www.greenlightneworleans.org, call (504) 324-2429 or email green@ greenlightneworleans.org.

Louisiana SPCA. The LA/SPCA seeks volunteers to work with the animals.

Volunteers must be at least 12 years old and complete an orientation to work with animals. Visit www.la-spca.org/volunteer.

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

NOLA for Life Mentors. The city initiative’s partner organizations seek adults to mentor boys ages 15 to 18 who are at risk for violence. Visit www.nolaforlife. org/give/mentor.

Refugee mentors. Catholic Charities of New Orleans’ Refugee Service Program seeks volunteers, especially those with Arabic, Burmese and Spanish language skills, to help newly arrived refugees.

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

Veterans Housing Outreach Ministries.

Volunteers help disabled and senior veterans. Call (504) 340-3429 or visit www. veteranshousingoutreach.webs.com.

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RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL AFTER CONSTRUCTION CLEANING HOLIDAY CLEANING LIGHT/GNERAL HOUSEKEEPING HEAVY DUTY CLEANING

Bar & Pizza Kitchen

We are always looking for additions to our wonderful team! Hospice volunteers are special people who make a difference in the lives of patients and families affected by terminal illness. Interested in a future medical career? Get on our exciting new track!

Many physicians and nurses receive their first taste of the medical field at Canon.

1513 Metairie Rd. • 835-6099 Metairie Shopping Center www.mjsofmetairie.com

Lakeview

WIT’S INN

WE LOVE OUR VOLUNTEERS!

Blue Line Support Bracelet (no Charm) $3.99 each

Fully Insured & Bonded

BARTENDER

EMPLOYMENT

We RE-Glaze and REPAIR

Bathroom fixtures • Ceramic tile walls, floors and counters • Fiberglass bathtubs and enclosures • Formica countertops Claw foot bathtubs • Pedestal sinks Cast iron and tin bathtubs Marble walls and countertops

Due to growth we are currently seeking both FOH and BOH Management Attention to service and guest hospitality are paramount.

We are looking for the best managers throughout the New Orleans area!

Are you a leader with an eye for talent, strong work ethic, and drive to succeed?

We strive for guest service excellence with family core values of Integrity, Commitment, Generosity, & Fun – if this fits you, then you are the key to success!

For consideration send your resume to alicial@creolecuisine.com

DRIVERS/DELIVERY PERMANENT DRIVER NEEDED

RETAIL F.Q. SPECIALTY SHOP

Seeking Mature, Exp Sales Staff. Full/Part time. References. Send Resume to 729 Royal St. NOLA 70116.

MISCELLANEOUS PIT BULL SITTER

Immediate opening for a part-time job to sit with a Pit Bull Mix and to bring him to classes for training. Puppy is very people friendly. Email: cbdofficerental@gmail.com or call (504) 343-8989.

POSITIONS WANTED

METAIRIE CONDO FOR SALE WHITNEY PLACE METAIRIE

1 Bedroom 1 Bath All New Appliances 1st Floor Near Main Gate. Offers: 24 hr. Security, Laundry Room, Pool.

Call: 504-439-0684

MISSISSIPPI PORT GIBSON, MS 39150

509 Church St. ~ McDougall House 1820’s Historic, Renovated Greek Revival Raised Cottage 5 beds/3 baths, pool. $185,000 1201 Church St. ~ Anderson House 3 beds/3.5 baths, Studio apt + bldg w/4 beds/4 baths. Recently used as a B&B. $245,000 1207 Church St. ~ On National Register Re-creation of Antebellum Mansion 6 beds/4baths + 2 bed Carriage House. $395,000 Call Realtor Brenda Roberts Ledger-Purvis Real Estate 601-529-6710

Wants to come home to NOLA area.

15+ years Exp designing Indst and Bldgs.

Call (940) 704-4658.

OUT OF TOWN

PROFESSIONAL

FOR SALE SMALL SPACE CALL 483-3100

OLD METAIRIE OLD METAIRIE 1&2 BDRM. APTS SPARKLING POOL & BIKE PATH

New granite in kit & bath. 12 x 24ft lr, King Master w/wall of closets. Furn Kit. Laundry on premises. Offst pkg. NO PETS. O/A, $748-$888/mo. 504-236-5776.

ALGIERS POINT 1304 EVELINA ST.

2 BR/1 BA Renov, updated furn kit, off st prkg, w&d. $950 mo + $950 dep. Pets neg SOLID NR PRISES at (504) 361-1447. Avail to show Aug 1st by Appt Only.

IMMACULATE CORPORATE RENTAL

Historic Algiers Point Renov Victorian Hm. NOLA skyline view. Shared N.O. style courtyard. Ferry - 2 blks. 3/2, W/D, 12’ ceilings, Fully furn. Move In ready. Adults only/no pets. $2,500/ mo. includes internet & cable.

Info (228) 348-1754.

BESTVALUE 1BR $925

1 Occupant, 3143 Maurepas (rear) Yard, Garage, Office Nook, Cent A/H, Restaurants, Streetcar, City Park, NO PETS realcajuns@gmail.com

208 MAIN ST

over 6 thousand sq. ft., hot location downtown Natchez, Ms. Restaurant, bar, condo, parking lot for sale. Total renovation in 2014 from the roof down. business grossing 1.2 million. perfect for chef owner operator team. building, condo, business and parking lot included!!!!!

For Sale by Owner, $1,200,000 cottonalleycafe.com guybass@bellsouth.net

REAL ESTATE FOR RENT HARAHAN/RIVER RIDGE QUIET DUPLEX - RIVER RIDGE

Freshly updated 2BR / 2Bth. Alarm, full kitchen, W/D, ceiling fans. Plenty of closets. Large yard with deck & covered parking. $900 225-572-7459

NOTICE:

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

HISTORIC ALGIERS POINT

High end 1-4 BR, 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.

CITY PARK/BAYOU ST. JOHN

SR. DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR

Sr. Database Administrator needed in New Orleans, LA. Will provide support for Tulane University’s database systems, inc. monitoring performance, directing version upgrades, maintaining associated hardware infrastructure, supporting the change control system, & providing support to application developers. Master’s degree, Computer Science or closely related area; alternatively, Bachelor’s degree, Engineering or Science or closely related area + 5 yrs progressive IT experience. Also must possess in depth knowledge of each of the following: Oracle Database (10g, 11g, 12c); Oracle applications (11i, R12); Oracle Goldengate (11g); Oracle Weblogic (11g); Oracle Single-sign on (SSO) suite(11g); Oracle Enterprise Manager (10g,11g,12c). Also requires solid expertise in: Operating Systems (Windows, Linux, Solaris, AIX, HP-Unix); Networking (Load balancing, Firewall). Send CV & cvr ltr to Genean Mathieu, Tulane University, 6823 St. Charles Ave, 300 Gibson Hall, New Orleans, LA 70118 w/i 30 days.

339 SAINT GEORGE AVE.

2 BR, 2 BA SINGLE HOUSE NR Ochsner.

Off-Street Parking. Front and side yards (owner-maintained). 1300/mo. + 1,300 Dep. Call 504-481-3112.

UNIVERSITY AREA 6319 S. PRIEUR

2 bedroom, living room, dining room, furn kitchen, tile bath. No pets. Off Calhoun. $900/mo. Call Gary 504-494-0970.

UPTOWN/ GARDEN DISTRICT 1205 ST CHARLES/$1150

Fully Furn’d studio/effy/secure bldg/gtd pkg/ pool/gym/wifi/laundry/3 mo. min. Avail Aug. 29th Call 504-442-0573 or 985-871-4324.

1726 FOUCHER ST.

Reovated Downstairs Apt. 1 BD, LR, DR. Fur Kit, W/D. No Pets. $800/mo + deposit. Call (504) 650-4358.

CLARA BY NASHVILLE CLOSE TO UNIVERSITIES

1BR Efficiency w/appliances liv room, a/h unit, ceil fans, wood/tile floors, w/d onsite.

Clara by Nashville. Avail AUG. $700/mo.

504-895-0016.

RAISED COTTAGE UPPER

1300 SQ FT Deluxe 2 BR. 10x12 BA w/Jacuzzi. Extra lg Kit w/gas appliances & builtin dishwshr. Walk-in closets. Cent a/h, wd & tile flrs, ceil fans, mini blinds, yd, private screened prch, full size w/d. 5300 Freret at Valmont. $1500/mo includes gas/heat/wtr.

Call 504-899-3668.

1422 FELICITY ST.

Large 1 or 2 BR, 1 BA, 1 blk off St.Charles.

Cent a/h, high ceilings, hdwd flrs, W/D, newly painted throughout. No pets, $900/ mo. Call 504-495-8213 Richard.

LOWER GARDEN DISTRICT 1/2 BLOCK TO MAGAZINE

ROOMS BY WEEK. Private bath. All utilities included. $175/week. 1 BR avail. Call (504) 202-0381 or (504) 738-2492.

DORIAN M. BENNETT • 504-920-7541 propertymanagement@dbsir.com

RESIDENTIAL RENTALS 1204 Ursulines - 1bd/1ba ....................... $1500 1926 Burgundy - 1bd/1ba ....................... $1450 1133 Kerlerec #1 - 1bd/1ba ....................... $1100 *2000 St. Philip - 2bd/1ba ....................... $2000 *1629 Coliseum - 3bd/2ba ....................... $4000 * FURNISHED • UTILITIES INCLUDED

CAL L F OR MORE L I ST I NGS! 2340 Dauphine Street • New Orleans, LA 70117 (504) 944-3605

French Quarter Realty 713 Royal MON-SAT 10-5pm Sun-1-5 • 949-5400 Full Service Office with Agents on Duty!

FOR RENT 2166 Esplanade 2/2 large, lots of nat lite,w/d, independent bedrooms .................................................... $1650 425 Burgundy #6 2/1.5 Furnished, reno’d, balcony and courtyard ............................................................ $2200 539 Toulouse #A - Stu All utilities included, fully furnished. Updated ............................................. $1250 1233 Marais #15 - 1/1 3blks fr FQs/s apps, ceil fans, w/d hk ups, keyless gate ............................................. $975 1035 Chartres #A 2/1 reno’d, 2nd flr unit, wd flrs, nat lite, full kit. Prime location ............................... $1500 2110 Burgundy Unit A 3/2.5 newly reno’d, move in ready, new apps, could be an office .................. $2800 2110 Burgundy Unit B 3/2 new apps, ctrl ac, floor to ceiling windows, hdwd flrs ................................. $3000 514 Dumaine 1/1 Great balcony over Dumaine close to the river ............................................................... $1450 937 Gov Nicholls #7 1/1.5 open concept lv/kit, updated bath, courtyard ...............................................$2100 3100 Grand Rte St John 1/1 great location, wood flrs, hi ceils.......................................................................$975

FOR SALE 919 St. Philip #8 1/1 balc, ctyd, spacious, full kit, w/d on site, can be purch furnished...................$295,000 1201 Canal #259 2/2 great view, updt’d kit, open flr pln great amenities ...................................... $359,000 920 St Louis #4 - Studio condo, hi ceils, nat lite, wd flrs, s/s apps, granite, ctyd, pool .................. $275,000 280 Pi Street - Vacant Land Waterfront lot. Min. building rqm’t 2k sq. ft. 100 x 490. Lot extends into Intracoastal Wtwy. Dock can be built. .........$159,000 2223 Franklin Lrg lot for sale. Home is certainly able to be reno’d, but if not there is value in the salvaging of historic and valuable components of the home if interested in a tear down. ............... $85,000 611 Dauphine #E 1/1 reno’d kit, nat lite, ctrl A/H, new roof, furnishings negotiable ........................ $349,500

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UPTOWN / CARROLLTON

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2115 BURDETTE ST.

1029 INDEPENDENCE ST.

RARE OPPORTUNITY to live UPTOWN for under $183/sq ft!

C DU Quaint Cottage for Indoor & OutRE door living at their finest! Bright, Open Floor Plan & Large Living Areas. Screened front porch & Huge Backyard w/brick patio for BBQing + 3 mature citrus trees!

Large Master has ensuite bath & lots of closet space. Convenient Central Location with off-street parking. Near Palmer Park!

Upgrades inc. new gutters & fencing, energy efficient HVAC and some new appliances. OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 7/10 FROM 12-2.

ALL OFFERS CONSIDERED! $415,000 ED

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CLASSIC BYWATER SHOTGUN! Charming Victorian Shotgun, ready to be transformed into a lovely home. 3 bed/2 bath with High Ceilings and Pocket Doors! Parking for 3+ cars. Steps from all of the excitement on St Claude! $225,000

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PETS

Weekly Tails

FOR SALE

Port Gibson, Mississippi 39150

CHAT Charlie

Charlie was owner relinquished to a local shelter. He is a friendly boy who loves other cats & people. If you would like to meet Charlie, please inquire by calling the Spaymart Thrift Store & Adoption Center at 504-454-8200.

PAIGE

Kennel #A31468515 Paige is a 2-year-old, spayed, Terrier mix. Paige is goofy, friendly, and wants to be on your lap. Paige likes other animals, including cats, is full of fun and is learning her commands while residing in a foster home. To meet Paige, email foster@la-spca.org. Receive 50% off my adoption fee by mentioning I’m Pet of the Week!

1201 Church Street

3 beds/3.5 baths, Studio apt + bldg w/4 beds/4 baths. Recently used as a B&B. $245,000

Call Realtor Brenda Roberts Ledger-Purvis Real Estate • 601-529-6710

www.spaymart.org

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ANNOUNCEMENTS FAMILY BUSINESS FOR SALE

Providing gift baskets, crates, etc. to the hotel industry and conventions. Current owner will assist and train. Only serious purchasers need apply. Contact Dominick Savona at 504-715-7128

ATTORNEY NEEDED

For help in an ongoing law practice of 46 years; only overhead is rent of $600; opportunity of a lifetime.

Apply/resume to 504-715-7128.

SERVICES

HANDY-MEN-R-US

HOME REPAIR SPECIALIST •Vinyl Siding / Wood / Fascia *Repairs • New Install • Patio Covers / Sun Rooms / Screen Rooms • Roofing Repairs / New Roofs •Concrete - Driveways • Sidewalks • Patios • Sod • Pressure Washing & Gutter Cleaning - New Gutters & Repairs • Plumbing - Repairs • Sinks • Toilets • Subsurface • Painting - Exterior & Interior • Sheetrock Repairs “We Do What Others Don’t Want to!”

Call Jeffrey (504) 610-5181 jnich762@gmail.com Reference Available

LAWN/LANDSCAPE

The Dude is a 7-year-old, neutered, Maine Coon mix.

The Dude is laid back, cool, and happy to meet you. This sweet, older guy recently arrived at the shelter when his family could no longer care for him. The Dude is taking it all in stride and knows that the perfect forever family is out there for him. Receive 50% off my adoption fee by mentioning I’m Pet of the Week!

To meet these or any of the other wonderful pets at the LA/SPCA, come to 1700 Mardi Gras Blvd. (Algiers), 10-4, Mon.-Sat. & 12-4 Sun., call 368-5191 or visit www.la-spca.org YOGA & MEDITATION PROGRAMS Summer sessions.

8-week programs in Yoga, Meditation, Prenatal, Weight Challenged, Breathwork, Kriya and TriYoga.

Small classes/personal attention.

(504) 450-1699. www.nolayogacenter.com

MISC. PROF. SERVICES PHILOSOPHICAL COUNSELING

Examine | Clarify | Understand ‘Happiness is not a state, its an activity,’ - Aristotle. www.armchairphilosophy.org

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Licensed by the Louisiana Real Estate Commission for more than 33 years with offices in New Orleans, LA 70130

4113 Tchoupitoulas St. $339,900

Large sidehall single with off street parking, central air and heat, 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, double parlours and commercial style kitchen. Old wood floors, high ceilings, fireplace mantles and pocket door make for loads of 19th century charm but upgrades put this firmly in the 21 century.

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1207 Church Street

On National Register. Recreation of Antebellum Mansion, c. 1906. 6 beds/4baths + 2 bed Carriage House. $395,000

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